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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, July 31, 2008 OUR 118th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 31-2008 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Asm. Neil Cohen Resigns Amid Child Pornography Investigation By MICHAEL J. POLLACK with the appropriate authorities 21, Westfield) considered Mr. Cohen Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times throughout this situation and will a “friend” and someone across the AREA – After allegations that por- continue to follow the Office of Leg- aisle with whom he could work ef- nographic images of children were islative Services guidelines and fectively, he told The Westfield found on his legislative office com- counsel in this matter,” they said. Leader. The two have co-sponsored puter, Democratic Assemblyman “While it was our proactive steps legislation together, and the Westfield Neil Cohen (LD-20, Union) resigned that led the investigation to this point, assemblyman said the news “haunts” on Monday. we are appalled at what has tran- him. Senator Raymond Lesniak and spired. Both of us have known Neil “Normally, I’m not shocked by Assemblyman Joseph Cryan, who Cohen for more than two decades. things,” Mr. Bramnick said. “This share the Union office with Mr. We know him as a compassionate one shocked me. If these allegations Cohen, were told of the pornographic individual, but if the allegations are true, and they are allegations at material, and they informed the Of- prove true, clearly, there was a side this point, it’s really sad. If it’s true, fice of Legislative Services. to him neither of us knew. I hope he gets help. If it’s not true, I Assemblyman Cryan and Senator “We have been instructed to not can’t wait till he gets back.” Lesniak released a joint statement make any further comments regard- Mr. Bramnick said, “I feel like I regarding the claims. ing this very serious matter.” lost a friend. This is sad stuff, and I “We have been in constant touch Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (LD- wish him well.” Senator Nicholas Scutari (LD-22, Linden) said the news did not “shock” him. Michael J. Pollack for The Westfield Leader “I’m not shocked about anything CONNECTED TO WESTFIELD...Union County Freeholder Chairman Angel Estrada and Fiscal Affairs Chairman Al anymore,” Mr. Scutari told The Mirabella visited the Westfield council, Tuesday evening, as they attempted to foster the relationship between the two Leader. “We had a governor (James entities. Council members questioned the county representatives on issues of spending and the new performing arts center McGreevey) resign after he admit- in Scotch Plains. Pictured, from left to right, are Second Ward Councilwoman Vicki Kimmins, Mr. Mirabella, Mr. Estrada, ted he was gay. We had a governor Town Clerk Claire Gray, Mayor Andy Skibitsky and First Ward Councilman Frank Arena. (Eliot Spitzer) who prosecuted pros- titution and engaged [in prostitu- tion]. You just see more and more Freeholders Visit WF Council, Hear wacky stuff.” Senator Scutari has known Mr. Cohen professionally since his time as a Union County freeholder. Concerns over Spending, Arts Center Though he said he does not know By MICHAEL J. POLLACK to understand each other’s operation. county’s financial picture, said he Mr. Cohen personally, Senator Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Mr. Estrada emphasized a “collabo- considers the county’s relationship Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader WORK IN PROGRESS… Dredging and disposal of sediment at Echo Lake Park Scutari said of Mr. Cohen, “He’s an WESTFIELD — Representatives ration” with the town, mentioning with Westfield to be “strong” and in Mountainside and Westfield is expected to be completed by the end of August, excellent legislator, well regarded from the Union County Freeholder how “open space, recreation and his- said “the main thing is communica- with plantings to resume at that point. The $2.5-million Echo Lake Park project and a passionate advocate.” board attended Tuesday’s conference toric preservation are areas where we tion.” began in 2007. “Only because of the individual session and listened to concerns from work together to improve the lives of The freeholder board unanimously involved do I find it shocking,” he town council members over county residents.” passed a $437-million budget for this added. “It’s bizarre stuff. We’ll just spending. Mr. Estrada said if any constituents year. On an average Westfield home, DWC Discusses Race wait and see. You try not to pass Freeholder Chairman Angel have concerns, “Our doors are al- assessed at $183,500, a resident would judgment.” Estrada and Al Mirabella, chairman ways open to suggestions.” pay $2,448 in county taxes, a $150 In a statement issued by his office, of board’s fiscal affairs committee, Mr. Mirabella, who addressed the CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Cancellation, State Grant Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean introduced themselves to the full By WAYNE BAKER few long-distance registrants who Jr. (LD-21, Westfield) called the al- council and stressed the need to main- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader would be unable to make it readily legations of Mr. Cohen “horrific,” tain a positive and productive rela- Volunteer Organizations WESTFIELD — The last minute back to town for that reason. and said he is “confident Attorney tionship with the town. cancellation of last Wednesday’s Diane Barabas, another board mem- General Anne Milgram will give this Westfield resident Tom Mineo, who Downtown Westfield 5K and an- ber, commented that she was amused matter the full attention of her of- serves as the county’s engineer, was Struggle to Find More Help nouncement of a $600,000 “grant” by the sight of runners sprinting fice.” on hand to detail county roadwork By KATHERINE VOWELL age of volunteers all goes back to a from the state for downtown improve- through the rain carrying several piz- Union County Democratic Com- that will take place on Westfield streets Specially Written for The Westfield Leader monetary issue. “It all comes down to ments were discussed at Monday’s zas. mittee Chairwoman Charlotte in the future. AREA – Running a rescue organi- the money,” Chief Williams said. “To meeting of the board of the Down- Discussion is being held to bring DeFilippo said she is “deeply sad- Mr. Estrada called the proceedings zation is no easy task, and when that ask someone to go to fire academy is town Westfield Corporation (DWC). back the Michael Craig Band on CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 “a great opportunity” for both sides organization relies 100 percent on a big responsibility,” which accord- Lack of a quorum meant telephone Wednesday, August 27 to fulfill their volunteers, the task is all the more ing to the chief can be a financial voting was used to proceed with some contract for race night. The event will challenging. Local towns have al- burden on potential volunteers. orders of business. also be used to highlight another side- Largest Vendor Leaves ways struggled with recruitment, but “The other side of the coin to that is The seventh edition of the Down- walk sale, pending town approval, to as volunteer levels are reaching an all it’s a [financial] responsibility down town Westfield 5K Race, commonly be held on the Wednesday, Thursday time low, these organizations are is- here because we [fire department] called the Pizza Run, was cancelled and Friday leading up to Labor Day Westfield Farmers Market suing a cry for help. pay for a physical and if we don’t by the police at about 6:25 p.m. as a weekend. The sidewalk sale of two By PAUL PEYTON and LAURA confront the Donaldson Farms’ em- The Mountainside volunteer Fire have the proper equipment to fit that severe storm with lightning moved weeks ago was described by Mrs. MORTKOWITZ ployee each time she moved the bar- Department has been the target of person, we have to buy it, which is across the area. The race, which had Cronin as “hot, but good.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ricades. public scrutiny over the past few almost $2,000.” booked 1,600 pre-registrants and an- At the meeting, Mrs. Cronin re- AREA — Area produce buyers may “We could not have this with our weeks. According to Mountainside “If the public is happy with the way other 200 post-registrants, was ex- vealed that DWC has been awarded a have noticed a difference this year market managers,” Ms. McElynn said. Fire Chief Neil Williams, part of the the taxes are, come down and volun- pected to be the biggest race to date. $600,000 “grant” from the state for when comparing apples to apples – or She said the WACC had a “signed problem is a lack of understanding teer. If not, it [the volunteer fire de- Rescheduling the race was determined streetscape work. The “grant” is ac- in this case, Westfield to Scotch Plains. contract” and a $100 check from regarding what goes on behind the partment] is going to be a dying thing, to be impractical, but another edition tually a zero-interest loan with The Westfield Farmers Market Donaldson Farms agreeing to partici- scenes. and eventually they are going to have is to be held next year. $100,000 to be repaid on a 10-year opened July 5 with less produce after pate and to contract stipulations, “What the general public doesn’t to have a paid fire department, and it DWC Executive Director Sherry schedule and the rest on a 15-year the largest vendor - Hackettstown- which included banning the em- understand is that we don’t stop be- is going to be costly.” Cronin said, “Mother Nature came schedule. The money comes from the based Donaldson Farms - was absent ployee. The letter was sent to ing volunteers on Christmas, Thanks- Chief Williams added, “To put though in fury,” and went on, “Anna New Jersey Department of Commu- from the marketplace. Donaldson Farms in April. giving or Halloween, and when the down the fire department and put Ferraro was wonderful, she invited nity Affairs and will be used to reduce When reached for comment on Fri- “There were other incidents,” Ms. routine fire alarms go off at 2 a.m., we down negativity that we didn’t re- the runners to come inside (Ferraro’s funding costs of the DWC’s $315,000 day, Gary Donaldson of Donaldson McElynn said, although she did not are getting out of bed,” Chief Will- spond fast enough or we didn’t have Restaurant).” Cosimo’s did the same. share of the South Avenue Streetscape Farms, said a dispute started with a provide further details. iams said. enough people, that may be true but Yet the cancellation of the race may project scheduled for this fall and to parking problem last year when the Ms. McElynn said a new farmer is With 29 members, volunteers try to we still need the public’s help. Any- have helped local businesses. Board fund future phases of the project. Westfield Area Chamber of Com- being added to replace Donaldson give what they can, when they can. one that can volunteer is more that member Lisa Bertone of Rock’n Joe Telephone votes by Jaime Chavez merce (WACC), which runs the mar- Farms. “Everyone works different hours, dif- welcome to. It all goes back to pro- Cafe said it was their “best Wednes- of Xocolatz were used to approve ket, started a flea market during the Right now, Westfield has nine ven- ferent jobs, it is a give and take kind tecting your homes, friends and fami- day ever,” and board member grants for appearance work at Melinda Farmers Market hours and distrib- dors, two of which sell produce and of thing. Most of us have families and lies. We’re here to save lives. I’m here Dominick Verdic said, “They were Lane and at Creative Dental. It was uted 50 parking spaces at the Westfield vegetables. Donaldson had the larg- a lot of us work two jobs, so it is to try and do the best job I can for lined up at Cold Stone (Cremery).” also noted that several locations were Train Station to those vendors. He est table. Ms. McElynn said, “Foot tough,” Chief Williams said. free.” Mr. Verdic said police ordered an in negotiations for rental or are in said customers complained to ven- traffic is consistent” over last year. In addition to their volunteer re- Although the Mountainside Rescue immediate teardown of event tables process of being occupied. dors, who then took the complaints to Meanwhile, the Farmers Market in quirements, some members take ad- Squad uses a paid service during the caused some problems, with tents Sidewalk work at 17–33 Elm Street the Chamber. Scotch Plains has three produce ven- ditional classes to become certified day, its volunteer levels “have been protecting shirts coming down be- was also discussed, with a decision He said Chamber Executive Direc- dors of the eight, and according to EMT’s, licensed fire inspectors and pretty low for a while now,” said vice- fore the shirts were packed. Mrs. made to encourage the property owner tor Naomi McElynn “ignored” the Jeffrey Stein, promotional/marketing Hazmat technicians. president of the squad, Corrine Moore. Cronin said of the 2,300 shirts on to patch and await the streetscape complaints, so one of his employees, consultant for the Business and Pro- According to the chief, the short- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 hand, all but about 700 had been project. Also discussed was the de- an eight-year employee of Donaldson fessional Association, “the market has picked up. Those that had gotten wet sire of the DWC to encourage the Farms, went “over her (McElynn’s) improved since last year.” have been dried and are available to town to modify their ban on easel head.” “I think some people have said that registrants who didn’t receive one by signs to advertise such thing as res- “(The) Chamber is telling people our market has a better variety of request. DWC had mailed shirts to a taurant menus. we had violations,” Mr. Donaldson fresh vegetables and fruit,” he said, said, but added there was no record of adding that when Westfield moved its violations. “This is a personal con- Farmers Market from a weekday to flict.” Saturday, it might have done more Ms. McElynn said Mr. Donaldson’s harm than good. accusations are inaccurate. She said the “If all of the local markets are on farmer’s employee was asked to leave Saturday, then they start to take busi- because the employee removed safety ness away from each other,” Mr. Stein barricades in violation of Farmers Mar- said. ket rules. The barricades were installed “In the past, I know people enjoyed last year following an accident at a going to [to the Westfield Market] on Farmers Market in another state. a Wednesday, let’s say, and getting “We invited Donaldson back. They fresh produce and coming to our told us they were coming,” she said. Market on a Saturday and getting She said she spoke to Mr. fresh produce again,” he said. “That Donaldson’s brother about following way they always had fresh produce the rules and the importance of civil- during the week.’ ity at the markets. Mr. Stein added that this is the way Ms. McElynn said the employee things are done in Europe. People can was upset with the new parking ar- cook fresh food every day because Katherine Vowell for The Westfield Leader rangements and barricades, thinking they bought it fresh daily. STOP, DROP AND ROLL... Members of the Mountainside Volunteer Fire this took foot traffic away from the “We had the same situation here,” Department meet every Monday night at the Department Headquaters, located farmers. Mr. Stein said. on New Providence Road. Martin Sweeney for The Westfield Leader “I went to speak with her (about not Recently, he noticed that more fami- ROAD TRIP…Congressional candidate and Asw. Linda Stender (D, LD-22), moving the barricades), but she refused lies and younger families have been PAGE INDEX center, is joined by Scotch Plains (D) candidates Theresa Mullen for council, left, Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 6 Real Estate .... 9-13 and Kevin Glover for mayor at Scotchwood Florist on Monday, July 28. Asw. to speak with me,” Ms. McElynn said. in attendance at the Scotch Plains Ms. McElynn said the market man- Farmers Market. These changes aren’t Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 15 Classifieds .... 13 Stender began a four-day trip through New Jersey’s Seventh Congressional Community ... 6-7, 14 Sports ...... 9-12 A&E ...... 16 District to reach voters with her campaign’s goals. agers, all WACC volunteers, had to CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Page 8 Thursday, July 31, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Neil Cohen Resignation POLICE BLOTTER CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 dened” by this turn of events. didates are identified. “This is not the Neil Cohen I He said the GOP has “some pretty Westfield an affidavit stating the above and the Wednesday, July 23, Hector Menjivar- incident is under investigation. know,” Ms. DeFilippo told The natural candidates,” including C. Mejia, 35, of Plainfield was arrested on an Thursday, July 24, a resident of Lark- Leader. “I’ve never seen anything to Louis Bassano, a former state sena- outstanding South Plainfield warrant and spur Drive reported that as she was driv- indicate this sort of behavior.” tor from the district; Linda Gagliano, an outstanding Harding Township warrant ing on Route 22 she noticed a vehicle she Governor Jon Corzine called the a former Union school board mem- after a motor vehicle stop in the area of Park described as a dark red, older model com- allegations “deeply disturbing,” in a ber and 2007 state senate candidate; Street and Central Avenue. He posted bail pact four-door station wagon occupied by statement issued by his office. Kathi Fiamingo, the mayor of and was released. five white males in their late teens travel- Governor Corzine said, “All of us Kenilworth, and Roselle’s Esther Wednesday, July 23, Michael C. Johnson, ing east. According to police, the victim who have worked with him are Guzman-Malcolm, a former candi- 32, of Westfield responded to police head- stated that the vehicle attempted to paral- shocked by the reports. Child por- date for sheriff. quarters where he was arrested on an out- lel her car and when it was directly along standing Garwood warrant. He posted bail side hers, a passenger threw an object into nography reflects a horrible debase- He said no matter whom the Demo- and was released. the open driver’s side window of her ment of children that is totally intol- crats select to fill the term, “they will Wednesday, July 23, Salvatore Fazio, 24 vehicle. erable. Creating, distributing and us- just give voters more of the same.” of Westfield responded to police headquar- The object was determined to be a Ken- ing child pornography should be pur- On the Democratic side, Mr. Morin Michael J. Pollack for The Westfield Leader ters where he was arrested for an outstand- tucky Fried Chicken soda cup full of soda, sued vigorously by law enforcement called first-term Roselle Council- A FAIR SHAKE...Fourth Ward Westfield Councilman Tom Bigosinski, left, ing Westfield warrant. He posted bail and police said. The victim did not sustain any wherever it is found.” woman Cecelia Dallas-Ricks the shakes hands with Freeholder Al Mirabella. County representatives attended the was released. injuries, but police have broadcasted a SPEN Mr. Cohen has represented the 20th “presumptive frontrunner” in a field meeting to hear concerns of the Westfield council and promote the relationship Friday, July 25, Jobin Mathew, 18, of alert to neighboring jurisdictions to stop and District, which includes Elizabeth, that also includes current Freeholder between the county and municipality. Westfield was charged with possession of hold any vehicle matching the description Kenilworth, Roselle and Union, since Chairman Angel Estrada and Patricia marijuana in the area of Wells Street and noted in this report, authorities said. Fairacres Avenue after police received a Monday, July 28, Francisco G. Lebron, 1994, and also served from 1990 to Perkins-Auguste, at-large council- call of a suspicious vehicle. Mathew was 34, of Newark was arrested at the Essex 1991. He served on the Union County man in Elizabeth. Muhlenberg Formally Closes released with a summons pending and a County jail for an outstanding Mountainside Board of Chosen Freeholders from Mr. Morin said he heard “rum- court date. warrant. 1988 to 1990. blings” that Mr. Estrada would be Friday, July 25, Bishara Tyler, 32, of Scotch Plains Mr. Cohen also resigned as gen- interested. Plainfield Emergency Room Scotch Plains was arrested on an outstand- Wednesday, July 23, Michael T. eral counsel to the Union County Mr. Estrada, an Elizabeth resident PLAINFIELD – On Wednesday at 8 of that planning process, we will cease ing New Brunswick warrant after a motor Sweeney, 38, of Scotch Plains was arrested Utilities Authority, a $109,000 post, and manager at the Elizabeth Motor a.m., Muhlenberg’s emergency room to accept direct admissions to the hos- vehicle stop in the area of Lamberts Mill for an outstanding warrant out of Plainfield. and as Union County Planning Board Vehicle Commission, confirmed with went on “full divert” status, meaning pital. In 48 hours, we will place the Road and Spruce Lane. Tyler posted bail According to police, he was processed and attorney, a $27,000 salary. The Leader on Tuesday that he would and was released. released after posting bail. rescue squads must divert to other hos- Emergency Room on full divert status. Saturday, July 26, a joint investigation Thursday, July 24, Thomas P. Creamer According to Susan Evans, direc- be interested in the Assembly seat. pitals. On Tuesday, Muhlenberg Medi- These steps are being taken to ensure with Clark police resulted in the arrest of 18, of Elmwood Park was arrested and tor of communications at the New Mr. Estrada, who has lived in the cal Center sent a letter to local rescue we can provide a safe discharge for all three individuals: Bryan Fowler, 20, Chris- charged with possession of marijuana after Jersey Department of State, under 20th district for more than 40 years, squads formally closing the emergency current inpatients by August 13, 2008 topher Dean, 20, and Corey Perez, 20, all a field investigation. According to police, state guidelines the Union County said he “knows the ins and outs” of room in Plainfield. The letter reads: [final closing date]. During the transi- residents of Cranford. he was processed and released on a sum- Democratic Committee has 35 days the area, as well as the “makeup” of “Dear Emergency Medical Techni- tion period, we will continue to operate Police said the arrests were pursuant to a mons. from the time the department re- the community. cian: a full-service Emergency Department. burglary of a residence on Manchester Drive. Thursday, July 24, Charles H. Williams, ceives notice of resignation to fill “I know what the job requires,” he This letter will serve to formally We are deeply saddened by the clo- Each suspect was charged with burglary, 49, of Plainfield was arrested after a motor the vacancy with an interim succes- said. advise you that Muhlenberg Regional sure of Muhlenberg but we remain com- theft, criminal mischief and possession of vehicle stop for an outstanding warrant out sor. Ms. Evans told The Leader, Tues- The freeholder added, “On the en- burglary tools. Bail was set at $25,000 for of Elizabeth. According to police, he was Medical Center, an affiliate of Solaris mitted to the provision of care to the Dean and Perez and $10,000 for Fowler, processed and released after posting bail. day, that the department has yet to vironment, evening the playing field Health System, will discontinue acute residents of Plainfield. We thank you police said, pending a superior court date of Thursday, July 24, Michael J. Molina, receive Mr. Cohen’s resignation. with regards to social services and care services at its facility located at for the support you have provided dur- August 1. 24, of Elizabeth was arrested for an out- A special election will be held in bringing the community together, my Park Avenue and Randolph Road, ing this process and your willingness to Sunday, July 27, Ikemefuna Okwuosa, standing warrant out of Elizabeth. Accord- November to fill the remaining year record is clear.” Plainfield, New Jersey on Wednesday, assist in the continuance of healthcare 21, of Union was arrested for an outstanding ing to police, he was processed and released on Mr. Cohen’s term. Both parties With new dual-office-holding laws August 13, 2008. Approval from the services for the residents of the warrant following a motor vehicle stop at after posting bail. must have their candidate’s names in place, Mr. Estrada would have to Commissioner of the New Jersey De- Plainfield community. East Broad Street and Euclid Avenue. He Friday, July 25, Ivano Pizzarno, 19, of certified 48 days before the general resign from the freeholder board if partment of Health and Senior Services If you have any questions or con- posted bail and was released. Scotch Plains was arrested for criminal election. The Democrats can choose selected. His seat expires at the end of of our Certificate of Need (CN) to close cerns, please contact me directly at Sunday, August 27, a resident of the 900 mischief and criminal trespassing after a to place someone other than the in- the year. block of Ripley Avenue reported the theft of field investigation. According to police, he has been received and pursuant to the (908) 668-2197. two laptop computers and an emerald ring. was processed and released with a sum- terim successor on the November In 2006, Mr. Morin called for an conditions of the CN, this letter will Sincerely, The total value of items taken was placed at mons. ballot. investigation into Mr. Estrada’s ac- provide a 15-day notification of our Nancy Fiamingo $18,500. Sunday, July 27, Janine F. Lytle, 25, of Phil Morin, Union County Repub- tions after then-Attorney General intent to close. Senior Vice President and Chief Mountainside Plainfield was arrested after a motor vehicle lican Committee chairman, told The Zulima Farber called Mr. Estrada to We will immediately implement an Operating Officer Thursday, July 24, a resident of Bay- stop for an outstanding warrant out of Leader that if the allegations against straighten out driver’s license and car operational plan to achieve an orderly Muhlenberg Regional Medical berry Lane reported receiving several calls Middlesex. According to police, she was pro- Mr. Cohen are true, “He should be registration issues associated with Ms. closure of acute care services. As a part Center. from a collection agency regarding a check cessed and released after posting bail. prosecuted to the fullest extent of Farber’s boyfriend, Hamlet Goore. that he supposedly cashed in the amount Sunday, July 27, Xiomilka Rodriguez, the law. Never forget the real victims Mr. Morin said he is “not quite of $1,022. According to police, the front 26, of Allentown, Pa. was arrested and in child pornography are the chil- sure” what the results of the investi- of the check had an address in Elizabeth charged with driving a vehicle reported Mountainside Fire Dept. where the victim never resided and the stolen from Jersey City. According to po- dren themselves who are forced to gation were. “Regardless, it leaves victim stated that he never wrote or cashed lice, she was processed and released with a participate in these heinous [acts].” some clear questions as to his judg- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 a check in that amount. The victim filed summons. Mr. Morin said he has reached out ment.” With about 15 volunteers, some of Scotch Plains is a little more lenient to all four municipal chairs within While admitting that the situation whom also volunteer with the fire de- with its required hours and members the district and will have candidates is not clear, he said a “chain reac- partment, members are expected to be usually volunteer about four to five Sharpe James Sentenced; shortly. He said the GOP plans to tion” would go off if Mr. Estrada on duty 12 hours every week, with hours every week. hold a convention after potential can- were tapped for the position. shifts running from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. In the meantime, Scotch Plains has Ms. Moore believes that the primary maintained a good relationship with its 27 Months Stirs Debate reason for volunteer shortages is the neighboring town, Fanwood, to ensure NEWARK – U.S. District Judge ing in the state. James, in public of- “class you have to take for five months.” that the daytime calls are answered. William Martini sentenced former fice for 20 years, has accumulated Freeholders Visit Westfield Although the class is paid for by the “We have a unique situation, be- State Senator and former Newark millions of dollars in the bank, a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 town, she said that the “schooling just cause Scotch Plains surrounds Mayor Sharpe James to 27 months in yacht, Rolls Royce and a number of increase from last year. In other business, First Ward sounds worse than it is.” Fanwood, and there is a very good prison on Tuesday. James was also properties, according to published Mr. Mirabella acknowledged that Councilman Sal Caruana addressed President of the Scotch Plains Res- relationship between the two squads,” fined $100,000, nj.com reported. reports. balancing the county budget has been Westfield’s budgetary picture. As a cue Squad, Dan Sullivan, believes that Mr. Sullivan said. Co-conspirator Tamika Riley was The light sentence given to James a “challenge.” He also said county “necessary measure in an extremely word of mouth is the best way to recruit For Mr. Sullivan, being part of the sentenced to 15 months in jail. and Riley by the judge stirred contro- increases over the last few years are difficult budgetary year,” Westfield new volunteers. squad is to “do something good for After being sentenced, they were versy. Mr. Christie said his office will “not where we want them to be.” will have no capital budget in 2008. The Scotch Plains Squad, comprised people. You will never get rich doing released. They are expected to report appeal the sentence, contending it was However, he said, “We’ve worked The proposed capital budget of $4 of 62 members, has had difficulties EMS…It is an appreciation for what to prison on September 15. unreasonable under federal sentenc- hard as a budget committee” and million had included $2.5 million in recruiting individuals to cover the day- we do and how we do it.” In a highly publicized trial, a jury ing guidelines. Judge Martini said the thanked First Ward Councilman funds for the renovation of Memorial time shifts from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Al- For Mountainside Fire Department convicted James and Riley of fraud sentencing was in line with that given Frank Arena for attending freeholder Field. Plans for Memorial Field though Mountainside has a paid ser- volunteer of 31 years, Dean Paskow, and conspiracy last summer. It was to other corrupt, convicted politicians budget meetings and attempting to included a complete redesign of the vice during the work week, Mr. Sullivan the bottom line is simple. reported that Riley, 39, and James, in the state, according to NJ.com. understand the process. softball fields to allow for said that a paid service is “something “If you’re interested, you find the 72, were romantically involved. James’ and Riley’s crime involved Mr. Mirabella said, “We struggle simultaneous play, changes in the we don’t want to consider.” time to do it.” The conviction was a joint pros- their conspiracy in the fraudulent sale with the same things – mandated parking lot design and moving the ecution effort by U.S. Attorney Chris- of publicly-owned city property of costs, salaries, insurance costs, util- tennis courts. The budget had also topher Christie, Attorney General which hundreds of thousands of dol- ity costs.” included $1.3 million in public works SP Farmers’ Market Sets Anne Milgram and the FBI. lars in profits were garnered. Later in the conference, council improvements to fund road The prosecution of James, initiated About his light sentencing, the members had an opportunity to query improvements. two years ago, brought an end to the judge further added that he failed to the freeholders. Mr. Caruana said while the finance Blood Drive Gift Certificate career of the Democratic Party power see who was the victim in this crime, Mr. Arena took the opportunity to committee “loves” the Municipal SCOTCH PLAINS – On Saturday, nors will receive a free cholesterol broker, whose influence was far reach- NJ.com reported. question the financing for The Acad- Field project, “as Councilman Arena August 2, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the screening. emy of Performing Arts, which will was saying to the freeholders, you Scotch Plains Farmers’ Market will “This event helps bring friends and be located in Scotch Plains at the can’t do every project you love.” He feature a blood drive. Donors will neighbors together and provides an Court Upholds Conviction Union County Vocational-Technical said opportunities for private support receive a $20 gift certificate towards opportunity for an act of kindness,” Schools (Vo-Tech). or partnerships would have to be purchases at the market. The market said Jeff Stein, Farmers’ Marketplace The $20 million venture will considered for the project to come to is located at the Municipal Building Manager. In 2003 Westfield Arrest eventually accommodate 200 fruition. “At $2.5 million, it’s parking lot at 430 Park Avenue in Donors must be 17 years of age, ELIZABETH – On July 28, appel- interior of the car because the smell of students. The money will mostly be nowhere close.” Scotch Plains. weigh at least 120 pounds, and be in late judges Rudy Coleman and Tho- marijuana emanated from the vehicle. used to build a new outdoor Mr. Caruana did say that capital The Scotch Plains Business and general good health. There is no up- mas Lyons ruled against Warren The court found that the arresting amphitheater, sound studios, improvements will occur in 2008, Professional Association (SPBPA) is per age limit for donors, provided Guerrier on appeal from the Superior Westfield Police Officers had acted dressing rooms and a stage. but they will be completed with sponsoring the blood drive in con- they meet health requirements Do- Court of New Jersey, Law Division, correctly. Construction should be complete by money appropriated in 2007. junction with The Blood Center of nors should bring a signed or picture Union County. On September 12, 2003, at approxi- fall 2009. The town will set aside $75,000 New Jersey. form of identification. People with a The defendant’s position was that mately 12:01 a.m., Officers James Stivale Mr. Arena said, “We’re all for quiet zone work on Rahway As part of the SPBPA community fever or sore throat should wait until the arresting officers in 2003 in Westfield and Kevin O’Keefe of the Westfield tightening our belt…It sounds good, Avenue and $70,000 to fund its share outreach effort, this drive is being they are feeling better before donat- violated his rights under the Fourth Police Department pulled over a Honda and I know some of the value that’s of a state aid project for Westfield held to meet the urgency of the ing, and there is a 24-hour deferral for Amendment to the Constitution, to be wagon driven by Guerrier. The reasons there, but it’s a very expensive Avenue. community’s increasing need for teeth cleanings and fillings. free from unreasonable searches and for the stop were that the officers ob- proposition. Governor Corzine “Our capital budget is funded by blood. One donation can save up to For those who have recently trav- seizures. served that the car had an unreadable basically said, ‘financially, we’re long-term debt,” Mr. Caruana said. three lives. eled outside of the United States, call Defendant Warren Guerrier appealed expiration date on its Virginia license having a heartattack. Get the paddles “With a $4 million capital budget, Donors are first asked medical his- the blood center at (973) 676-4700, an October 21, 2005 judgment of con- plate tag and the car’s front side win- out.’ Is the $20 million investment we would be adding to our debt tory questions and given a mini-health ext. 132, for eligibility criteria. viction entered following the trial court’s dows were unlawfully tinted. worth the value?” service by about 25 percent.” The check, including pulse, blood pres- Interested donors are encouraged acceptance of his March 2, 2005 guilty The officers approached the vehicle Mr. Estrada, while acknowledging town has $15 million in unfunded sure and iron level. The actual dona- to pre-register for the event at plea – third degree conspiracy to com- and asked the driver, Guerrier, to provide the expense, responded by saying debt. tion of blood takes five to seven min- bloodnjorg. For more information, mit the crime of identity theft, and third his driving credentials. Guerrier could that “investment in education and “At this point, we need to be a lot utes, and then the donor is given a call Mr. Stein at (908) 322-6774 or degree possession of devices and mate- not produce them. At that time, Officer our children is critical.” more strategic in planning our capital snack and juice. The entire process the Blood Center at (800) 652-5663, rials to make false drivers’ licenses. O’Keefe detected a strong odor of mari- Mr. Mirabella deemed the $20 improvements,” he added. “In 2008, generally takes under one hour. Do- extension 140. Guerrier had moved to suppress evi- juana emanating from the vehicle. million figure “a large capital we are taking a break.” dence seized from his car after a stop Officer O’Keefe then instructed investment” but said he is “proud” of Mr. Foerst, as a member of the for traffic violations in Westfield. The Guerrier and his passenger, co-defen- the vocational schools in Union public works committee, said he was court found that the police had the right dant Alexander Young, to exit the ve- County, calling them one of the “disappointed” with the news Vendor Leaves Market to stop the vehicle and probable cause hicle. Both men were advised of their “premiere” county vocational centers because constituents want roads to conduct the subsequent search of the Miranda rights. in the state. paved. However, he said, “I realize CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Fourth Ward Councilman Jim there’s not much we can do.” the only differences. duce a small volume of crops. Foerst asked the freeholder JoAnn Neylan, who chairs the The Scotch Plains Farmers Mar- The Chamber is looking into County GOP Calls for Cohen representatives if they would be public works committee, said this ket now has an organic baker, which whether it wants to stay a member willing to accept a similar pay scale “tough love” was needed. She said is new. He also said one the farmers of the council. For the October 3 to that of a Westfield councilman. “this is the right decision and is in sell organic produce grown from Chamber board meeting, this topic Campaign Funds to be Frozen According to a Union County the best interest of all of us.” another New Jersey organic farmer. is already on the agenda. The Cham- COUNTY — In response to former butions in the interim. employment list, while freeholders Mr. Caruana said declining rev- According to the Global Market ber will look at both the benefits Assemblyman Neil Cohen’s resigna- “If the allegations are true, we call earn salaries of $29,500, Mr. enues over the first half of 2008 also for Organic Food and Drink, or- and the restrictions of staying a tion following allegations that por- upon Mr. Cohen to donate all funds in Mirabella makes $30,500, and Mr. contributed to the decision. Con- ganic food sales have increased from member of the council. Some of the nography involving children was found his individual and joint campaign ac- Estrada earns $31,500. struction fees are down 40 percent $23 billion in 2002 to $40 billion in items the Chamber will look into on his legislative office computer, counts to the National Center for Miss- “We, as Westfield council people from last year. Parking revenue is 2006. are being able to sell organic food Union County Republican Chairman ing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and the mayor, are elected but are down 15 percent, which is “further However, Westfield cannot jump and the fee that has to be paid to the Phil Morin issued the following state- to help in the fight against child por- essentially volunteers and serve for than we would have projected, rep- onto the organic food bandwagon council to stay a member. ment: nography and to assist the only true $1 a year. So, would the freeholders resenting a slowdown in consumer as easily as Scotch Plains has. Ms. Scotch Plains is not a member of “As the investigation of child por- victims of such a heinous crime. consider a similar budgetary spending and driving.” McElynn had sought to bring or- the council. Elizabeth, Roselle Park, nography allegations apparently con- “According to their website, finan- proposal?” Mr. Foerst asked. In addition, there is a decline in ganic produce to Westfield through and Springfield are the only other tinues against former Assemblyman cial donations to the NCMEC ‘help “No,” Mr. Mirabella replied interest. The town will earn $300,000 the Purple Dragon co-op, but as a Union County towns that have mar- Neil Cohen and election laws mandate advance their mission to prevent child immediately, causing laughter to in interest income this year. Last member of the New Jersey Council kets that are part of the council. that a special election be held this abduction and sexual exploitation’ and spread throughout the room. year, the town made $800,000. of Farmers and Communities pro- According to the Downtown November as a result of the legislative ‘assist victims of abduction and sexual “When people ask me what a Starting Monday, August 25, the duce sold at the market must be Cranford Management Corporation, vacancy, the Union County Republi- exploitation, their families and the pro- freeholder does, I say I do what a finance committee will meet every grown in New Jersey and at the Cranford has not had a Farmer’s cans are calling for both his individual fessionals who serve them.’ [municipal] councilman does but a Monday for nine months. They will farm owned by the farmer selling Market in about three years as they and joint legislative campaign accounts “According to the release: Election little bit larger scale, budget, area work to create a debt-management the goods. She said an inspection have their own farm in town, with Assemblyman Cryan to be frozen Law Enforcement Commission advi- and constituency. It’s a lot of plan, while meeting with all depart- revealed that Purple Dragon imports Dreyer’s Farm on Springfield Av- until the investigation is complete. sory opinion AO-01-2008 limits the responsibility, too. We’re not going ment heads to discuss possible em- organic fruits. She also said there enue. “No campaign funds should be used use of campaign funds for criminal in that direction, but that’s a nice ployee reductions and hear propos- are a limited number of organic Katherine Vowell contributed to this for Mr. Cohen’s personal legal de- legal defense. Charitable donations question,” he added. als for “revenue enhancement.” farmers in New Jersey and they pro- story. fense or doled out as campaign contri- are specifically authorized.” USPS 485200 Thursday, July 31, 2008 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 49TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 31-2008 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] Asm. Neil Cohen Resigns Amid Child Pornography Investigation By MICHAEL J. POLLACK with the appropriate authorities 21, Westfield) considered Mr. Cohen Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times throughout this situation and will a “friend” and someone across the AREA – After allegations that por- continue to follow the Office of Leg- aisle with whom he could work effec- nographic images of children were islative Services guidelines and coun- tively, he told The Scotch Plains- found on his legislative office com- sel in this matter,” they said. Fanwood Times. The two have co- puter, Democratic Assemblyman Neil “While it was our proactive steps sponsored legislation together, and Cohen (LD-20, Union) resigned on that led the investigation to this point, the Westfield assemblyman said the Monday. we are appalled at what has tran- news “haunts” him. Senator Raymond Lesniak and spired. Both of us have known Neil “Normally, I’m not shocked by Assemblyman Joseph Cryan, who Cohen for more than two decades. things,” Mr. Bramnick said. “This share the Union office with Mr. Cohen, We know him as a compassionate one shocked me. If these allegations were told of the pornographic mate- individual, but if the allegations prove are true, and they are allegations at rial, and they informed the Office of true, clearly, there was a side to him this point, it’s really sad. If it’s true, I Legislative Services. neither of us knew. hope he gets help. If it’s not true, I Assemblyman Cryan and Senator “We have been instructed to not can’t wait till he gets back.” Lesniak released a joint statement make any further comments regard- Mr. Bramnick said, “I feel like I regarding the claims. ing this very serious matter.” lost a friend. This is sad stuff, and I “We have been in constant touch Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (LD- wish him well.” Senator Nicholas Scutari (LD-22, Michael J. Pollack for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Linden) said the news did not “shock” CONNECTED TO WESTFIELD...Union County Freeholder Chairman Angel Estrada and Finance Chairman Al Mirabella, him. a Fanwood resident, visited the Westfield council, Tuesday evening, as they attempted to foster the relationship between the two entities. Council members questioned the county representatives on issues of spending and the new Performing Arts “I’m not shocked about anything Center in Scotch Plains. Pictured, from left to right, are Second Ward Vicki Kimmins, Mr. Mirabella, Mr. Estrada, Town anymore,” Mr. Scutari told The Times. Clerk Claire Gray, Mayor Andy Skibitsky and First Ward Councilman Frank Arena. “We had a governor (James McGreevey) resign after he admitted he was gay. We had a governor (Eliot Spitzer) who prosecuted prostitution Fanwood Board to Defend Lawsuit and engaged [in prostitution]. You just see more and more wacky stuff.” Senator Scutari has known Mr. By SP Developer Paul Difrancesco Cohen professionally since his time By DEBORAH MADISON tats, a tile and countertop business, At Wednesday night’s meeting, La as a Union County freeholder. Though Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times he said he does not know Mr. Cohen located at 74 South Avenue and owner Grande Avenue resident, John Garozzo, personally, Senator Scutari said of FANWOOD — Scotch Plains De- of the adjacent, residential lot located at who lives adjacent to Stagaard Place, Mr. Cohen, “He’s an excellent legis- veloper Paul DiFrancesco has filed a 28 Stagaard Place, withdrew his vari- told The Times that there was currently lator, well regarded and a passionate lawsuit with the state Superior Court in ance application requesting permission a cloud of fiber-glass dust emanating advocate.” Elizabeth against the Fanwood Plan- to use the Stagaard Place lot for indus- from the tile building, which was not “Only because of the individual ning and Zoning Board of Adjustment trial storage of his materials and inven- being properly contained. He also involved do I find it shocking,” he for denying a site plan application, tory. voiced concerns that the value of his which he filed in January. Under recommendations from the property and the properties of his neigh- Martin Sweeney for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times added. “It’s bizarre stuff. We’ll just ROAD TRIP…Congressional candidate and Asw. Linda Stender (D, LD-22), wait and see. You try not to pass The application proposed to con- planning board, Mr. Maher will return bors would be diminished if the board center, is joined by Scotch Plains (D) candidates Theresa Mullen for council, left, judgment.” struct a house fronting onto the dead- in October with a combined site plan permitted the subdivision and rezon- and Kevin Glover for mayor at Scotchwood Florist on Monday, July 28. Asw. In a statement issued by his office, end street of St. John’s Place, on a and variance application, requesting to ing. Stender began a four-day trip through New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean Jr. subdivided lot, behind an existing home subdivide the Stagaard Place lot. This An LI zone would permit a number to reach voters with her campaign’s goals. (LD-21, Westfield) called the allega- that fronted onto Woodland Avenue. would allow the portion he proposes to of uses, including garages, auto repair tions of Mr. Cohen “horrific,” and After hearing hours of testimony in use to be rezoned for light industrial shops, warehouses, processing and FW Council Unveils Budget said he is “confident Attorney Gen- January and again in April from various use (LI zone). The board told Mr. packaging plants, appliance repair stores eral Anne Milgram will give this experts, board members cited fire safety Maher’s attorney, Richard Kaplan, that and numerous, other types of commer- matter the full attention of her of- concerns and lack of adequate access as they preferred to have a portion of the cial and retail buildings. The lots are With 5.6 Percent Tax Hike fice.” their chief reason for unanimously re- lot rezoned to LI, rather than permit currently occupied by single-family Union County Democratic Com- jecting the application. usage of a residential lot for industrial houses. By BETH BUDNICK The revisions were presented as an Specially Written for the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times mittee Chairwoman Charlotte The board voted to adopt a resolution storage. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 amendment to the original budget for DeFilippo said she is “deeply sad- authorizing Planning Board Attorney FANWOOD – The Fanwood Bor- the council to vote on. The provisions dened” by this turn of events. Robert Renaud to “vigorously defend” ough Council introduced an amended passed, with all council members “This is not the Neil Cohen I know,” the lawsuit at their regular monthly Terrill Middle School to Use budget, Monday night, which calls voting in favor of the changes, with Ms. DeFilippo told The Times. “I’ve meeting held on July 23. Mr. Renaud for a 5.6 percent hike in municipal the exception Councilman Tony never seen anything to indicate this told the board that, “The lawsuit was Trailers as Classrooms in Fall taxes over the 2007 year. Parenti. He cast his vote against the sort of behavior.” defensible. The board’s actions were amendment. within reason and within the law.” By KATIE ROGERS DelSordi said the trailers were the Governor Jon Corzine called the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times SP Cops to Get The amendments presented evi- allegations “deeply disturbing,” in a Subsequent to that application, the cheapest alternative solution to the prob- 3.5 Percent Pay Hike denced the “tremendous amount of statement issued by his office. board voted to approve an amendment SCOTCH PLAINS – In the wake of lem at hand. work” on the budget since February, Governor Corzine said, “All of us to an ordinance clarifying that the end increased enrollment at Terrill Middle Mr. DelSordi said an increased enroll- By FRED T. ROSSI according to Mayor Colleen Mahr. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times who have worked with him are shocked of a dead-end street should not be con- School the Scotch Plains-Fanwood ment “bubble” occurred when this group The budget in February called for a by the reports. Child pornography re- sidered frontage for a lot. School District has brought in four of students was in kindergarten, and the SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- 28 percent tax increase over the 2007- flects a horrible debasement of chil- Mr. DiFrancesco told The Scotch modular trailers to serve as classrooms “bubble” has now come to Terrill. ship council will vote next month on 2008 budget, a number Mayor Mahr dren that is totally intolerable. Creat- Plains-Fanwood Times that he could for the 2008-2009 school year. Mr. DelSordi said there is potential a new salary ordinance covering po- called “completely unacceptable, but ing, distributing and using child por- not comment on the lawsuit at this time The idea of holding classes in trailers for this problem to persist as these lice department personnel under that was our reality.” Total revenue to nography should be pursued vigorously under the advisement of his attorney. was first considered this past school students graduate on to high school. which the average salary increase be raised by taxes would be reduced CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Gary Maher, owner of Creative Habi- year, and then approved in June. The The board of education is looking to next year will be about 3.52 percent. from $5.9 billion to $5.3 billion. estimated cost, including renovations solve this problem before it starts. The department’s one-year contract Regarding current taxes, the mayor of the modules, is estimated at $50,000. “Right now, we are looking at op- will succeed a three-year agreement said residents would see a 10 percent Largest Vendor Leaves WF “We are using our classrooms at ev- tions in the high school to house these that expires at the end of December. drop in their taxes from the third ery period of the day,” Anthony students,” he said. “That is the next Three salary schedules are in- quarter to the fourth quarter. The third DelSordi, business administrator for phase. We may have to reorganize or cluded in the ordinance and affect quarter taxes were figured using the Market; SP Flourishing the district, said. “The school isn’t over- cut larger classrooms in half.” three classes of personnel: those budget figures from February. How- By PAUL PEYTON and LAURA “We invited Donaldson back. They crowded; the building is over-utilized.” As of right now, Mr. DelSordi said hired prior to 1995, those hired since ever, Mayor Mahr also said tax bills MORTKOWITZ told us they were coming,” she said. With the use of the trailers, teachers the board has the support of Terrill the start of 2006, and those hired from last year to this year would see Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times She said she spoke to Mr. will now have free periods in their Middle School’s parents. between those two dates. Newer pa- a 5.6 percent increase overall. WESTFIELD — Area produce Donaldson’s brother about following classrooms, he said. “There are currently no complaints,” trolmen will need to move through The borough arrived at the budget buyers may have noticed a difference the rules and the importance of civil- Although construction and leasing he said, “but they want to see how we additional salary steps in order to after figuring in the extraordinary aid this year when comparing apples to ity at the markets. other space were both considered, Mr. will handle enrollment in the future.” reach the maximum salary level of and looking into funds it could, or apples – or in this case, Westfield to Ms. McElynn said the employee $89,164; instead of a four-year pro- could be willing, to cut. Mayor Mahr Scotch Plains. was upset with the new parking ar- cess, newer hires will move through said cuts had to be made from current The Westfield Farmers Market rangements and barricades, thinking a seven-year process to reach that services, because “current spending opened July 5 with less produce after this took foot traffic away from the Muhlenberg Formally Closes salary maximum. is relatively flat,” increasing one-half the largest vendor - Hackettstown- farmers. Township Manager Thomas Atkins of one percent from the previous year. based Donaldson Farms - was absent “I went to speak with her (about not Plainfield Emergency Room told The Scotch Plains-Fanwood One of the main areas requiring from the marketplace. moving the barricades), but she refused Times the additional salary steps attention is the amount of extraordi- When reached for comment on Fri- to speak with me,” Ms. McElynn said. PLAINFIELD – On Wednesday at 8 of that planning process, we will cease “helps the town on costs” because it nary aid received by the borough, day, Gary Donaldson of Donaldson Ms. McElynn said the market man- a.m., Muhlenberg’s emergency room to accept direct admissions to the hos- takes officers longer to reach the which, according to the mayor, is Farms, said a dispute started with a agers, all WACC volunteers, had to went on “full divert” status, meaning pital. In 48 hours, we will place the maximum salary level. “being eaten at” every year and con- parking problem last year when the confront the Donaldson Farms’ em- rescue squads must divert to other hos- Emergency Room on full divert status. Lieutenant Brian Donnelly told tinues to decrease. “It will get worse Westfield Area Chamber of Com- ployee each time she moved the bar- pitals. On Tuesday, Muhlenberg Medi- These steps are being taken to ensure The Times that the local Policemen’s every year,” she said. merce (WACC), which runs the mar- ricades. cal Center sent a letter to local rescue we can provide a safe discharge for all CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 ket, started a flea market during the “We could not have this with our squads formally closing the emergency current inpatients by August 13, 2008 Farmers Market hours and distrib- market managers,” Ms. McElynn said. room in Plainfield. The letter reads: [final closing date]. During the transi- uted 50 parking spaces at the Westfield She said the WACC had a “signed “Dear Emergency Medical Techni- tion period, we will continue to operate Train Station to those vendors. He contract” and a $100 check from cian: a full-service Emergency Department. said customers complained to ven- Donaldson Farms agreeing to partici- This letter will serve to formally We are deeply saddened by the clo- dors, who then took the complaints to pate and to contract stipulations, advise you that Muhlenberg Regional sure of Muhlenberg but we remain com- the Chamber. which included banning the em- Medical Center, an affiliate of Solaris mitted to the provision of care to the He said Chamber Executive Direc- ployee. The letter was sent to Health System, will discontinue acute residents of Plainfield. We thank you tor Naomi McElynn “ignored” the Donaldson Farms in April. care services at its facility located at for the support you have provided dur- complaints, so one of his employees, “There were other incidents,” Ms. Park Avenue and Randolph Road, ing this process and your willingness to an eight-year employee of Donaldson McElynn said, although she did not Plainfield, New Jersey on Wednesday, assist in the continuance of healthcare Farms, went “over her (McElynn’s) provide further details. August 13, 2008. Approval from the services for the residents of the head.” Ms. McElynn said a new farmer is Commissioner of the New Jersey De- Plainfield community. “(The) Chamber is telling people being added to replace Donaldson partment of Health and Senior Services If you have any questions or con- we had violations,” Mr. Donaldson Farms. of our Certificate of Need (CN) to close cerns, please contact me directly at said, but added there was no record of Right now, Westfield has nine ven- has been received and pursuant to the (908) 668-2197. violations. “This is a personal con- dors, two of which sell produce and conditions of the CN, this letter will Sincerely, flict.” vegetables. Donaldson had the larg- provide a 15-day notification of our Nancy Fiamingo Ms. McElynn said Mr. Donaldson’s est table. Ms. McElynn said, “Foot intent to close. Senior Vice President and Chief accusations are inaccurate. She said traffic is consistent” over last year. We will immediately implement an Operating Officer the farmer’s employee was asked to Meanwhile, the Farmers Market in operational plan to achieve an orderly Muhlenberg Regional Medical leave because the employee removed Scotch Plains has three produce ven- closure of acute care services. As a part Center. safety barricades in violation of Farm- dors of the eight, and according to Beth Budnick for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ers Market rules. The barricades were Jeffrey Stein, promotional/marketing PAGE INDEX ALL EARS… Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr (left) and Councilman David Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 6 Real Estate .... 9-13 Valian (right) listen in as Fanwood Chief Financial Officer Fred Tompkins, front, installed last year following an acci- consultant for the Business and Pro- dent at a Farmers Market in another fessional Association, “the market has Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 15 Classifieds .... 13 explains the revisions to Fanwood’s 2009 budget at the borough council meeting Community ... 6-7, 14 Sports ...... 9-12 A&E ...... 15-16 Monday night. state. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Page 8 Thursday, July 31, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Developer Files Lawsuit POLICE BLOTTER Against FW Planning Board Westfield Thursday, July 24, a resident of Lark- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Wednesday, July 23, Hector Menjivar- spur Drive reported that as she was driv- In 2005, the board denied an applica- Mr. Virga would reduce his driveway Mejia, 35, of Plainfield was arrested on an ing on Route 22 she noticed a vehicle she tion to construct 15 townhouses on two width from the existing 20 feet to com- outstanding South Plainfield warrant and described as a dark red, older model com- Stagaard Place lots, including 28 ply with the ordinance of 10 feet. an outstanding Harding Township war- pact four-door station wagon occupied by rant after a motor vehicle stop in the area five white males in their late teens travel- Stagaard Place. Several residents, who The ordinance for retaining walls of Park Street and Central Avenue. He ing east. According to police, the victim lived adjacent to the site, hired attor- limits their height to four feet Mr. Virga posted bail and was released. stated that the vehicle attempted to paral- neys to defend their opposition to the explained to the board he had to con- Wednesday, July 23, Michael C. lel her car and when it was directly along townhouse development and requested struct a wall of diminishing height Johnson, 32, of Westfield responded to side hers, a passenger threw an object into the rezoning of this site. Residents were around his deck, which was 5 feet in police headquarters where he was ar- the open driver’s side window of her opposed to the development because, height at some points in order to con- rested for an outstanding Garwood war- vehicle. they claimed, it would devalue their tain a hazardous drop-off. rant. He posted bail and was released. The object was determined to be a Wednesday, July 23, Salvatore Fazio, homes and create traffic and water run- Other conditions of approval included Michael J. Pollack for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Kentucky Fried Chicken soda cup full of off problems in their neighborhood. improvements to the storm-water drain- A FAIR SHAKE...Fourth Ward Westfield Councilman Tom Bigosinski, left, 24 of Westfield responded to police head- soda, police said. The victim did not sus- shakes hands with Freeholder Al Mirabella, a Fanwood resident. County repre- quarters where he was arrested for an tain any injuries, but police have broad- After the denial of that application, age system required by Mr. Pryor. Mr. outstanding Westfield warrant. He posted casted a SPEN alert to neighboring juris- the board commissioned their in-house Pryor explained to the board that Mr. sentatives attended the meeting to hear concerns of the Westfield council and promote the relationship between the county and municipality. bail and was released. dictions to stop and hold any vehicle engineering consultant, T & M Associ- Virga’s property required a complex Friday, July 25, Jobin Mathew, 18, of matching the description noted in this ates, to conduct an extensive study of system of overflow piping and swells to Westfield was arrested and charged with report, authorities said. the neighborhood. Based on that study, route runoff to the rear of his yard. possession of marijuana in the area of Monday, July 28, Francisco G. Lebron, the board voted to rezone the Stagaard Russell Road homeowner, Neal Neil Cohen Resignation Wells Street and Fairacres Avenue after 34, of Newark was arrested at the Essex Place lots from light industrial to resi- Pierce, whose property is adjacent to police received a call of a suspicious County jail for an outstanding CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 vehicle. Mathew was released with a sum- Mountainside warrant. dential in 2005. Mr. Virga’s, voiced his concerns to the by law enforcement wherever it is state senate candidate; Kathi Fiamingo, An application submitted by Farley board that Mr. Virga had re-graded his mons pending and a court date. Scotch Plains found.” the mayor of Kenilworth, and Roselle’s Friday, July 25, Bishara Tyler, 32, of Wednesday, July 23, Michael T. Avenue resident Art Parchman for a property, without the proper permits, Mr. Cohen has represented the 20th Esther Guzman-Malcolm, a former can- Scotch Plains was arrested on an out- Sweeney, 38, of Scotch Plains was ar- driveway widening was denied by the causing Mr. Pierce’s French drain and District, which includes Elizabeth, didate for sheriff. standing New Brunswick warrant after a rested for an outstanding warrant out of planning board. The current ordinance sump pump to be overly-taxed by run- Kenilworth, Roselle and Union, since He said no matter whom the Demo- motor vehicle stop in the area of Lamberts Plainfield. According to police, he was limits driveway widths to 10 feet be- off from Mr. Virga’s property. Mr. Pryor 1994, and also served from 1990 to crats select to fill the term, “they will Mill Road and Spruce Lane. Tyler posted processed and released after posting tween the property line and the street, recommended a re-graded swell and bail and was released. bail. 1991. He served on the Union County just give voters more of the same.” Saturday, July 26, a joint investigation for a single-car driveway. Mr. reconfiguration of piping to correct the Board of Chosen Freeholders from On the Democratic side, Mr. Morin Thursday, July 24, Thomas P. Creamer Parchman’s application requested a runoff problems. with Clark police resulted in the arrest of 18, of Elmwood Park was arrested and 1988 to 1990. called first-term Roselle Councilwoman three individuals: Bryan Fowler, 20; charged with possession of marijuana after variance for five additional feet at the Mr. Pierce told the board he has been Mr. Cohen also resigned as general Cecelia Dallas-Ricks the “presumptive curb and an 18-foot width up to his complaining of this overflow problem Christopher Dean, 20, and Corey Perez, a field investigation. According to police, counsel to the Union County Utilities frontrunner” in a field that also includes 20, all Cranford residents. he was processed and released on a sum- garage. The board cited that the other to the borough since September 2006 Authority, a $109,000 post, and as current Freeholder Chairman Angel Police said the arrests were pursuant to mons. driveways in his neighborhood were without an adequate solution. He also Union County Planning Board attor- Estrada and Patricia Perkins-Auguste, a burglary of a residence on Manchester Thursday, July 24, Charles H. Will- within the ordinance limits. They also voiced his “dismay” that Mr. Virga was ney, a $27,000 salary. at-large councilman in Elizabeth. Drive. Each suspect was charged with iams, 49, of Plainfield was arrested after told Mr. Parchman that he did not show approved, without consequences, for According to Susan Evans, director Mr. Morin said he heard “rumblings” burglary, theft, criminal mischief and a motor vehicle stop for an outstanding an adequate hardship to qualify for a constructing these improvements with- possession of burglary tools. Bail was set warrant out of Elizabeth. According to of communications at the New Jersey that Mr. Estrada would be interested. at $25,000 for Dean and Perez and $10,000 variance. out first obtaining the proper permits or Department of State, under state guide- Mr. Estrada, an Elizabeth resident police, he was processed and released The board approved a variance ap- variance approvals. for Fowler, police said, pending a supe- after posting bail. lines the Union County Democratic and manager at the Elizabeth Motor rior court date of August 1. Thursday, July 24, Michael J. Molina, plication for an oversized retaining wall Board Chairman Gregory Cummings Committee has 35 days from the time Vehicle Commission, confirmed with surrounding a rear-yard deck for appli- admonished Mr. Virga, stating, “I am Sunday, July 27, Ikemefuna Okwuosa, 24, of Elizabeth was arrested for an out- the department receives notice of resig- The Times on Tuesday that he would be 21, of Union was arrested for an outstand- standing warrant out of Elizabeth. Ac- cant Thomas Virga at 209 Paterson deeply disturbed that a contractor would nation to fill the vacancy with an in- interested in the Assembly seat. ing warrant following a motor vehicle cording to police, he was processed and Road. The application was submitted make these changes without going terim successor. Ms. Evans told The Mr. Estrada, who has lived in the stop at East Broad Street and Euclid Av- released after posting bail. after construction was already com- through the proper approvals.” Mr. Times, Tuesday, that the department 20th district for more than 40 years, enue. He posted bail and was released. Friday, July 25, Ivano Pizzarno, 19, of pleted. Mr. Virga told the board that he Cummings explained to Mr. Pierce that has yet to receive Mr. Cohen’s resigna- said he “knows the ins and outs” of the Sunday, August 27, a resident of the Scotch Plains was arrested for criminal was not aware that he needed variance the board was limited in what conse- 900 block of Ripley Avenue reported the mischief and criminal trespassing after a tion. area, as well as the “makeup” of the theft of two laptop computers and an approval or a permit for the oversized quences they could impose on Mr. Virga A special election will be held in community. field investigation. According to police, retaining wall or for the pre-existing for this over-site. emerald ring. The total value of items he was processed and released with a November to fill the remaining year on “I know what the job requires,” he taken was placed at $18,500. summons. driveway improvements until after The next agenda meeting of the board Mr. Cohen’s term. Both parties must said. Borough Engineer Joseph Pryor dis- will be held on Monday, September 15 Mountainside Sunday, July 27, Janine F. Lytle, 25, of have their candidate’s names certified The freeholder added, “On the en- Thursday, July 24, a resident of Bay- Plainfield was arrested after a motor ve- covered these improvements were made and the next regular meeting will be 48 days before the general election. vironment, evening the playing field berry Lane reported receiving several calls hicle stop for an outstanding warrant out without the proper permits and vari- held on Wednesday, September 24. Both The Democrats can choose to place with regards to social services and from a collection agency regarding a check of Middlesex. According to police, she ances. meetings will be at 7:30 p.m. in the someone other than the interim succes- bringing the community together, my that he supposedly cashed in the amount was processed and released after posting The board approved the retaining- borough council chambers. The board sor on the November ballot. record is clear.” of $1,022. According to police, the front bail. wall variance with the condition that will not meet in August. Phil Morin, Union County Republi- With new dual-office-holding laws in of the check had an address in Elizabeth Sunday, July 27, Xiomilka Rodriguez, where the victim never resided and the 26, of Allentown, Pa. was arrested and can Committee chairman, told The Times place, Mr. Estrada would have to resign victim stated that he never wrote or cashed charged with driving a vehicle reported County GOP Calls for Cohen that if the allegations against Mr. Cohen from the freeholder board if selected. His a check in that amount. The victim filed stolen from Jersey City. According to are true, “He should be prosecuted to the seat expires at the end of the year. an affidavit stating the above and the police, she was processed and released fullest extent of the law. Never forget the In 2006, Mr. Morin called for an incident is under investigation. with a summons. Campaign Funds to be Frozen real victims in child pornography are the investigation into Mr. Estrada’s actions children themselves who are forced to after then-Attorney General Zulima COUNTY — In response to former butions in the interim. participate in these heinous [acts].” Farber called Mr. Estrada to straighten Sharpe James Sentenced; Assemblyman Neil Cohen’s resigna- “If the allegations are true, we call Mr. Morin said he has reached out to out driver’s license and car registration tion following allegations that por- upon Mr. Cohen to donate all funds in all four municipal chairs within the issues associated with Ms. Farber’s nography involving children was found his individual and joint campaign ac- district and will have candidates shortly. boyfriend, Hamlet Goore. 27 Months Stirs Debate on his legislative office computer, counts to the National Center for Miss- He said the GOP plans to hold a con- Mr. Morin said he is “not quite sure” NEWARK – U.S. District Judge broker, whose influence was far reach- Union County Republican Chairman ing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) vention after potential candidates are what the results of the investigation William Martini sentenced former ing in the state. James, in public office Phil Morin issued the following state- to help in the fight against child por- identified. were. “Regardless, it leaves some clear State Senator and former Newark for 20 years, has accumulated millions ment: nography and to assist the only true He said the GOP has “some pretty questions as to his judgment.” Mayor Sharpe James to 27 months in of dollars in the bank, a yacht, Rolls “As the investigation of child por- victims of such a heinous crime. Ac- natural candidates,” including C. Louis While admitting that the situation is prison on Tuesday. James was also Royce and a number of properties, nography allegations apparently con- cording to their website, financial do- Bassano, a former state senator from not clear, he said a “chain reaction” fined $100,000, NJ.com reported. according to published reports. tinues against former Assemblyman nations to the NCMEC ‘help advance the district; Linda Gagliano, a former would go off if Mr. Estrada were tapped Co-conspirator Tamika Riley was The light sentence given to James Neil Cohen and election laws mandate their mission to prevent child abduc- Union school board member and 2007 for the position. sentenced to 15 months in jail. and Riley by the judge stirred contro- that a special election be held this tion and sexual exploitation’ and ‘as- After being sentenced, they were versy. Mr. Christie said his office will November as a result of the legislative sist victims of abduction and sexual Court Upholds Conviction released. They are expected to report appeal the sentence, contending it was vacancy, the Union County Republi- exploitation, their families and the pro- to prison on September 15. unreasonable under federal sentenc- cans are calling for both his individual fessionals who serve them.” In a highly publicized trial, a jury ing guidelines. Judge Martini said the and joint legislative campaign accounts According to the release: Election In 2003 Westfield Arrest convicted James and Riley of fraud sentencing was in line with that given with Assemblyman Cryan to be frozen Law Enforcement Commission advi- and conspiracy last summer. Riley to other corrupt, convicted politicians until the investigation is complete. sory opinion AO-01-2008 limits the ELIZABETH – On July 28, appel- emanated from the vehicle. and James were romantically in- in the state, according to NJ.com. “No campaign funds should be used use of campaign funds for criminal late judges Rudy Coleman and Tho- The court found that the arresting volved. Riley is 39, and James, who is James and Riley’s crime involved for Mr. Cohen’s personal legal de- legal defense. Charitable donations mas Lyons ruled against Warren Westfield police officers had acted cor- married, is 72. their conspiracy in the fraudulent sale fense or doled out as campaign contri- are specifically authorized. Guerrier on appeal from the Superior rectly. The conviction was a joint pros- of publicly owned city property of Court of New Jersey, Law Division, According to court documents, on ecution effort by U.S. Attorney Chris- which hundred’s of thousands of dol- Union County. September 12, 2003, at approximately topher Christie, Attorney General lars in profits were garnered. The defendant’s position was that 12:01 a.m., Officers James Stivale and Anne Milgram and the FBI. About his light sentencing, the FW Council Introduces the arresting officers in 2003 in Westfield Kevin O’Keefe of the Westfield Police The prosecution of James, initiated judge further added that he failed to violated his rights under the Fourth Department pulled over a Honda wagon two years ago, brought an end to the see who was the victim in this crime, Amendment to the Constitution, to be driven by Guerrier. The reasons for the career of the Democratic Party power NJ.com reported. Amended Municipal Budget free from unreasonable searches and stop were that the officers observed seizures. that the car had an unreadable expira- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Guerrier appealed an October 21, tion date on its Virginia license plate Given this decreasing amount of gram. 2005 judgment of conviction entered tag and the car’s front side windows Farmers Market extraordinary aid, Fred Tompkins, Additionally, the council passed an following the trial court’s acceptance were “unlawfully” tinted. chief financial officer, explained ordinance to increase off-street of his March 2, 2005 guilty plea to third The documents state the officers CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 changes to the budget in order to monthly permit parking fees for the degree conspiracy to commit the crime approached the vehicle and asked the improved since last year.” vealed that Purple Dragon imports lower the currently high tax num- train station lots, as another area to of identity theft, and third degree pos- driver, Guerrier, to provide his driv- “I think some people have said organic fruits. She also said there are bers. Revisions, for example, include generate revenue. Permit owners will session of devices and materials to make ing credentials. Guerrier could not that our market has a better variety a limited number of organic farmers a surplus fund of $20,000 generated now pay an additional three dollars a false drivers’ licenses. produce them. At that time, Officer of fresh vegetables and fruit,” he in New Jersey and they produce a by parking funds, from $420,000 to month for residents, and an extra five Guerrier had moved to suppress evi- O’Keefe detected a strong odor of said, adding that when Westfield small volume of crops. $440,000. The new number is a more dollars a month for nonresidents. Even dence seized from his car after a stop marijuana emanating from the ve- moved its Farmers Market from a The Chamber is looking into accurate account, said Mr. Tompkins, with these changes, the council said for traffic violations in Westfield. Ac- hicle. weekday to Saturday, it might have whether it wants to stay a member of who explained the first number had that permit fees were still less than cording to court papers, the court found Officer O’Keefe then instructed done more harm than good. the council. For the October 3 Cham- the “parking fees and meters all those in Westfield, Summit or Berke- that the police had the right to stop the Guerrier and his passenger, co-de- “If all of the local markets are on ber board meeting, this topic is al- jumbled together.” ley Heights. vehicle and probable cause to conduct fendant Alexander Young, to exit the Saturday, then they start to take busi- ready on the agenda. The Chamber The amendment also included the The meeting marked one of the final the subsequent search of the interior of vehicle. Both men were advised of ness away from each other,” Mr. Stein will look at both the benefits and the Consolidated Municipal Property Tax steps in a extensive string of meetings the car because the smell of marijuana their Miranda rights, authorities said. said. restrictions of staying a member of Relief Aid, a form of funding sepa- — “seventeen times, I’d guess,” said “In the past, I know people en- the council. Some of the items the rate from extraordinary aid. These Borough Clerk Eleanor McGovern — joyed going to [to the Westfield Chamber will look into are being funds valued at $121,376 in the that began in February regarding the SP Farmers Market Sets Market] on a Wednesday, let’s say, able to sell organic food and the fee amendment, versus $76,660 in Feb- borough’s 2008-2009 budget. and getting fresh produce and com- that has to be paid to the council to ruary. To continue moving forward with ing to our Market on a Saturday and stay a member. The borough also reduced items the changes, the council must now Blood Drive Gift Certificate getting fresh produce again,” he said. Scotch Plains is not a member of for conventions or “any extras” for apply for a cap waiver from the state. SCOTCH PLAINS – On Saturday, given a snack and juice. The entire “That way they always had fresh the council. Elizabeth, Roselle Park, the council, according to Mayor Mahr. A cap waiver application is necessary August 2, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the process generally takes under one hour. produce during the week.’ and Springfield are the only other Mayor Mahr added that the reduc- when a municipality raises the tax Scotch Plains Farmers Market will fea- Donors will receive a free cholesterol Mr. Stein added that this is the way Union County towns that have mar- tion did affect departmental budgets, levy more than 4 percent. Fanwood is ture a blood drive. Donors will receive screening. things are done in Europe. People can kets that are part of the council. personnel and salaries. She said the about $300,000 over this mark, Mr. a $20 gift certificate towards purchases “This event helps bring friends and cook fresh food every day because According to the Downtown council did “everything they could” Tompkins said. at the market. The market is located at neighbors together and provides an they bought it fresh daily. Cranford Management Corporation, to prevent this. The council did not forsee any prob- the Municipal Building parking lot at opportunity for an act of kindness,” “We had the same situation here,” Cranford has not had a Farmers Mar- Also in the budget revisions was lems in the hearing of the cap waiver 430 Park Avenue in Scotch Plains. said Jeff Stein, Farmers Marketplace Mr. Stein said. ket in about three years as they have added revenue for a bulk waste pick- application, which will be held on The Scotch Plains Business and Pro- manager. “It also rewards donors with Recently, he noticed that more their own farm in town, Dreyer’s up program, which the council plans August 13. fessional Association (SPBPA) is spon- a healthy and engaging variety of pro- families and younger families have Farm on Springfield Avenue. to begin in Fanwood. Passing the “In our case, I can’t see them (the soring the blood drive in conjunction duce, baked goods, and gourmet style been in attendance at the Scotch Katherine Vowell contributed to ordinance on this issue was the topic state) overturning the cap waiver,” with The Blood Center of New Jersey. food products. We are looking forward Plains Farmers Market. These this story. of a later portion of the meeting. Mr. Tompkins said. “If they say no, As part of the SPBPA community to making this an annual event,” he changes aren’t the only differences. Mayor Mahr said the council had they’d have to cut some of our sur- outreach effort, this drive is being said. The Scotch Plains Farmers Mar- “toyed with the idea” last year. But plus… we let them know we’re hold- held to meet the urgency of the Donors must be 17 years of age, ket now has an organic baker, which this year, she said, because of the ing down appropriations as much as community’s increasing need for weigh at least 120 pounds, and be in is new. He also said one the farmers Cops Raise expenses, the council felt they had to we can.” blood. general good health. There is no upper sell organic produce grown from CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 operate a bulky waste pickup. “When A public hearing on the budget is According to the Blood Center, New age limit for donors, provided they another New Jersey organic farmer. Benevolent Association requested you’re looking at personnel decisions, scheduled for August 20. After this Jersey faces shortages of blood dona- meet health requirements. Donors According to the Global Market only a one-year contract extension it behooves the council to look at hearing, the council can “finally” pass tions and must import blood regularly should bring a signed or picture form of for Organic Food and Drink, organic to succeed the expiring three-year other ways to lessen the cuts,” she the budget, Mayor Mahr said. from other states. Donations are needed identification. People with a fever or food sales have increased from $23 agreement because “with elections said. The curbside pick-up program, The process has “frustrated” the to meet the needs of New Jersey hospi- sore throat should wait until they are billion in 2002 to $40 billion in 2006. and a new mayor and a new township she said, was one of those ways. council, said Mayor Mahr, because tals for the patients who require life feeling better before donating, and there However, Westfield cannot jump manager, we figured let’s get a one- The revenue expected for the “the state keeps changing the playing saving transfusions. is a 24-hour deferral for teeth cleanings onto the organic food bandwagon as year deal” that would allow time for project totals at $49,000, working rules on us,” regarding extraordinary Each unit of blood donated is broken and fillings. easily as Scotch Plains has. Ms. some of the new personnel “to first under an estimation that half of the aid and cap waivers. “Their method- down into several components includ- For those who have recently traveled McElynn had sought to bring or- get their feet wet” in their new posi- town residents participate, said Mr. ology is of squeezing municipalities, ing platelets, plasma and red cells. One outside of the United States, call the ganic produce to Westfield through tions without immediately having to Tompkins. He said he “was trying to and trying to make us shrink,” she donation can save up to three lives. blood center at (973) 676-4700, ext. the Purple Dragon co-op, but as a face a contract negotiation. He said be conservative with the numbers… said. For the donation process, donors are 132 for eligibility criteria. member of the New Jersey Council the 2009 salary increases for the otherwise we’re just digging our- “Compared where we were sitting first asked medical history questions Interested donors are encouraged to of Farmers and Communities pro- various job titles will be the same as selves another hole for next year.” in January, I’m more satisfied. I’m and given a mini-health check, includ- pre-register for the event at bloodnjorg. duce sold at the market must be this year. The fee for pick-up will be $65, the not going to say I’m pleased with [the ing pulse, blood pressure and iron level. For more information, call Mr. Stein at grown in New Jersey and at the farm The council’s public hearing on same as charged in Scotch Plains for budget], but I’m more satisfied,” The donation of blood takes five to (908) 322-6774, or the Blood Center at owned by the farmer selling the the ordinance will be Tuesday, Au- the town’s bulk curbside pick-up pro- Mayor Mahr said. seven minutes, and then the donor is (800) 652-5663, extension 140. goods. She said an inspection re- gust 12. Page 2 Thursday, July 31, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Freeholders OK Contract to County Residents Seek Help Create Messaging Service On Muhlenberg, Liberty Hall By PAUL J. PEYTON States armed forces. Assemblywoman By PAUL J. PEYTON Ms. Borenstein, who attended the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader anf The Times Linda Stender (LD-22, Fanwood) is Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times June 18 Trenton meeting, said Kean ELIZABETH — During the busi- one of the sponsors of the bill. ELIZABETH — Members of the University officials said the county ness portion of the meeting, the board Michael Smith of Linden spoke in public asked the Union County Board freeholders supported the project. She approved a $291,000 contract last support of the legislation saying it’s of Chosen Freeholders at last asked the freeholders if they have Thursday to a vendor to create a “dedicated to families of survivors of Thursday’s meeting to assist on a gone on record as supporting the countywide emergency messaging each valiant American.” number of issues ranging from the change in boundaries. service that can contact residents. Westfield resident Lance Cook ques- closing of Muhlenberg Medical Cen- “We are on record as having wanted Awarded to Cooper Wheelock of tioned the board as to why Union County ter in Plainfield to Commerce Bank’s to purchase that property,” Freeholder Long Branch, the Union County First Department of Corrections Director effort to purchase land from the Lib- Sullivan responded. He said the Alert program will enable county resi- Brian Riordan is permitted to reside in erty Hall Museum in Union. In addi- county could not get into a “bidding dents who opt-in to receive messages Atlantic County while commuting to tion, the verbal battle between a free- war with Commerce Bank” to pur- by phone, text message, BlackBerry Union County in a vehicle paid for by holder and a county resident resulted chase the parcel. and e-mail. the county. He called his residence in the resident being thrown out of the “If the Kean Foundation had agreed “The contract that we awarded to “unconsciousable” and “absurd.” meeting. (to the county’s price) we would be Cooper Wheelock tonight is the first Mr. Cook also said the county REACHING OUT…Walter Trosin of Scotch Plains, a rising junior at Georgetown On the Muhlenberg Regional Cen- the owners of that property now,” Mr. step in an effort we hope to begin should switch from SUVs to smaller University, spent time in the Philippines this summer with a development ter closing, Gail Jones of Plainfield Sullivan said. organization called Gawad Kalinga (“to give care”). The group works to pull the soon,” Freeholder Angel Estrada said. vehicles “that use little gas.” Philippines out of poverty and extensive homelessness. Walter is pictured above said the closing would impact a ser- County Manager George Devanney “We want to create a public warning “Why would you need an SUV?” with some children from a rural village on the island of Bacolod, where the group vice area of more than 150,000 resi- said he was “not aware of any com- system that will greatly enhance emer- he asked. “We’re not in Colorado.” stopped and did some manual work. dents and cause longer waits at other munication” about the county sup- gency response.” hospitals including Trinitas in Eliza- porting the Liberty Hall parcel sale. The county intends to create a IRS Launches e-News beth, Overlook in Summit, JFK in “We believe it should be parkland,” website for residents to opt-in to the Edison and Somerset Regional Medi- he said. He said the county completed service. A press conference will be For Small Business NJTPA OK’s $10 Billion in cal Center. She said 13 municipalities two appraisals but the county’s offer held this fall on the program. BALTIMORE — Keeping up with have passed resolutions opposing the was rejected. “We had offered the The board also approved an agree- federal tax requirements is not al- closing of Muhlenberg. maximum the appraisal would allow ment with NJ Transit to provide 11 bus ways easy in today’s fast-changing Transportation Improvements Ms. Jones questioned how for.” stops along the county’s Route 22 pe- business environment. Even if small NEWARK — The North Jersey ments and other projects that will Muhlenberg could remove equipment The state commission has delayed destrian shuttle route. The shelters are businesses and the self-employed use Transportation Planning Authority help move people and goods more and reduce services when the state action on the application. being provided at no cost to the county. a tax professional’s services, they still (NJTPA) has approved its annual Trans- efficiently in our region.” has not officially given a final deci- Also during the public session, Tina Mr. Proctor said 6,000 persons use need to know and understand their portation Improvement Program (TIP), Repair, maintenance and enhance- sion on the closing. Renna of Cranford, president of the the shuttle each month. tax responsibilities. a four-year investment agenda of more ment of road and transit facilities “Something needs to be done and Union County Watchdog Association, “It is just a major traffic safety That’s why the IRS is working to than $10 billion for 13 counties in north- makes up three-quarters of the in- you are the freeholders,” she said. once again got into a shouting match program along this route,” he said. provide businesspeople with timely ern and central New Jersey. vestments slated for Fiscal Year 2009. Nancy Piwowar of Plainfield said with Mr. Sullivan during the free- The board also approved the pur- information to help them understand The Fiscal Year 2009-2012 TIP, Some of the major highway and the goal for the community is to pur- holder comments portion of the meet- chase of a software program to help and meet their tax obligations. approved by the NJTPA Board of bridge projects scheduled for fund- chase the hospital. ing. emergency personnel in responding IRS e-News for Small Businesses Trustees at its July meeting, autho- ing over the next four years are: In response, Freeholder Rick Proc- During her remarks, she said a list to disabled persons. The $29,000 con- offers small businesses and the self- rized approximately $2.6 billion in $200 million for interim repairs to tor, a health officer himself, said, of county employees reveals many tract was given to Delta Develop- employed a real time-saver. e-News Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 for spending the Pulaski Skyway in Jersey City. “This a very, very important issue have the same surname as some mental Group of Mechanicsburg, Pa. is a bi-weekly newsletter that alerts on road, bridge, rail, bus and bicycle/ $6.6 million for completion of the that is facing us.” county freeholders. She specifically “This will enable us to register and them to what’s new, hot and impor- pedestrian projects and programs. resurfacing of eight miles of Interstate He said the problem hospitals are mentioned Mr. Sullivan, saying his identify county residents with spe- tant for small business owners to “The TIP represents billions of dol- 78 from east of Tunnel Road to east of having is the high rate of uninsured brother, son and niece all are the cial needs (the disabled) so emer- know. It’s quick to read, easy to sub- lars invested in our region’s infrastruc- Beaver Brook in Hunterdon County. persons and the subsequent low reim- county payroll. She also mentioned gency workers know [what] their scribe to and free. ture,” said NJTPA Chairman Susan M. $87.1 million for construction of bursement rate by the state for chari- Mr. Devanney’s wife, a former county needs are in the event of an emer- Subscribe to e-News for Small Zellman, Freeholder, Sussex County. the Tremley Point Connector Road in table care provided by hospitals. employee, and said the county gency,” Mr. Estrada said. Businesses at irs.gov/businesses/ “These investments improve regional Linden and Carteret. He said Trinitas receives 78 cents manager’s uncle is State Senator Ray A resolution was passed support- small/article/0,,id=154825,00.html or transportation, and they also do much $84.3 million for construction of for every dollar it provides in chari- Lesniak (LD-20, Elizabeth). ing Assembly Bill, A-2654, which other IRS e-newsletters at irs.gov/ more by creating jobs, strengthening two ramps at the Interstate 78/Garden table care, Robert Wood University Mr. Sullivan said his brother worked would create a Gold Star Family li- newsroom/content/ the economy and helping northern New State Parkway interchange in Hill- Hospital Rahway gets 28 cents on the for the county in the 1980s and his cense plate for families of service- 0,,id=103381,00.html. Click on the Jersey maintain its competitive edge side and Union townships. dollar, Somerset receives 21 cents on son, a sheriff’s officer, paid his own men and women who lost their lives newsletter title, click “Subscribe in the global marketplace.” Public transit investments slated the dollar while JFK garners 43 cents way through the county’s police acad- while on active duty in the United Now” and enter your e-mail address. In the FY 2009 program, approxi- for the region include: for each dollar it provides for unin- emy and was nearly killed three years mately $1.5 billion in combined state, $271 million for procurement of sured patients. ago on the job. federal and other funding is desig- new rail cars and locomotives to Mr. Proctor said, in his opinion, He repeated earlier comments that nated for road and bridge projects expand capacity and improve reli- “Universal health care is the only Ms. Renna was hired by her husband and about $1.1 billion goes to transit. ability for thousands of commuters. thing that is going to save us,” adding Joe, at the time a county employee, to The program addresses priorities out- $466.2 million for the Access to that more hospital closings are likely. sell advertising space for the Union lined by the NJTPA in its long-range the Region’s Core Tunnel, which the “We don’t take this lightly,” Free- County Alliance’s newsletter. Thomas E. Meade transportation plan for the region. NJTPA has designated as the region’s holder Vice Chairman Al Mirabella When Ms. Renna stood up and “First and foremost, this program highest transit priority. The Tunnel said. “We hope for some sort of a went to the microphone, Mr. Sullivan Financial Consultant stresses repair and maintenance of would enable Raritan Valley Line resolution that will be good for us.” told her to “Sit down and listen to our existing roads, bridges and transit commuters a one-seat ride into Man- On the issue of the Commerce Bank me.” He repeatedly said, “You took infrastructure,” said Bergen County hattan. application at Morris and North Av- the money” in advertising commis- • Investments Executive Dennis McNerney, who enues in Union, Elizabeth resident sions. • Insurance serves as NJTPA first vice-chairman. Westfielder to Head Paula Borenstein said at a recent New Ms. Renna said she “performed a “It also contains funding for key tran- Jersey Historical Preservation meet- job on a project. You had no one • Estate Planning sit expansions, intersection improve- Philanthropy Event ing that Kean University personnel competent on the project” to which • Retirement Plans CHATHAM — Westfield resident were asked whether the County of Mr. Sullivan said her husband was in Governor Signs Family Jonathan Pearson has been named Union supported changing the bound- charge of the newsletter. 732-382-7899 chairman of the annual dinner/caba- aries removing the state historic des- When told to leave the microphone [email protected] Care Legislation ret fundraising gala by Partnership in ignation at the Morris/North parcel Ms. Renna said, “I’m a citizen of the TRENTON — Governor Jon Philanthropy (PIP). The event will be for Liberty Hall at the location. United States. Who are you?” Securities offered thru LPL Financial • Member SIPC & FINRA Corzine signed legislation on July 7 held on September 25 at the New Kean University, which purchased “You think the rules (when to speak expanding NJ FamilyCare and estab- Jersey Performing Arts Center the 120-acre property a year ago, at meetings) don’t apply to you,” Mr. lishing mandates for health care cov- (NJPAC) in Newark. PIP will honor seeks to sell the parcel to Commerce. Sullivan said. erage of all children. PSE&G Foundation President John A bank and a CVS pharmacy are Ms. Renna was escorted from the The bill, S-1557/A-2624, expands Smith at the event. planned. meeting by a police officer. MARIO C. GURRIERI, ESQ. NJ FamilyCare to include more low- Mr. Pearson joined Horizon in 1994. In addition to his program director Chair of the Family Law Department of income parents. It also mandates that all children in the state have health position, he is director of The Horizon Bureau of Mosquito Control DUGHI & HEWIT care coverage through public or pri- Foundation for New Jersey, a private vate means. corporate Foundation that commenced 340 North Avenue Cranford, New Jersey 07016 operation on January 1, 2004. Calls Attention to New Pest The PIP fundraising dinner/caba- ELIZABETH — Add the Asian Ti- crowded urban habitats including ret at NJPAC will begin with a pre- ger Mosquito to the list of flying, sting- patios and backyards. #ARINSURANCEWITH dinner reception and silent auction at ing pests to watch out for this summer. 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This Head of NJEA Had Bogus an early contender for president, Lance called for taxpayer-funded we must continue to keep taxes low a study to explore what it must do to assessment will help us to look out- Biography on Website Florida Governor Charles Crist and luxury perks in Congress to stop. He and practice fiscal restraint. My views keep the port the leading east coast side the box and come up with inno- Joyce Powell, president of the New Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty. said information released last week on government, taxes and spending destination for international shippers. vative ways to handle more cargo on Jersey Education Association Lonegan Challenges State’s in the Federal Beige book revealed a are responsible – I want less of it,” During the July 24 Board of Com- existing and new land. It will give us (NJEA), conceded last week that her Borrowing of $3.9 Billion laundry list of misused taxpayer dol- Mr. Lance said. missioners meeting, Deputy Execu- a road map on what we can do.” posted biography included some cre- Former Bogota Mayor Steve lars. The list included giant, flat- Mr. Lance said his opponent, As- tive Director Susan Bass Levin briefed To begin to plan for future land use, dentials that are not hers, The Star- Lonegan filed a lawsuit Monday chal- screen televisions, tropical indoor semblywoman Linda Stender (LD- board members on the strategic busi- the Port Authority in March acquired Ledger reported. lenging the state’s borrowing of $3.9 plants, video cameras and leased 22, Fanwood), has voted for “billions ness assessment, which began earlier 119 acres on the eastern end of the Port The errors included her being a Phi billion for school construction luxury cars. of dollars in new taxes, including this month and will be completed in Jersey peninsula in Jersey City for re- Beta Kappa graduate of Glassboro projects without voter approval, The “Unfortunately, this is yet another raising taxes on businesses, income, early 2009. development of new cargo container State College, now Rowan University. Record reported. The money was des- example of wasting taxpayer money,” real estate and health care.” The assessment will explore land- space. The property was added by pur- While she graduated from the college, ignated for Abbott school districts, said Mr. Lance. “At a time when “Senator Lance has consistently use issues, including terminal capac- chasing the remaining years on North- she did not hold the prestigious aca- which include Elizabeth and working families are struggling to led the fight against tax, borrow and ity and space that may be needed to east Auto Terminal’s auto processing demic honor. In addition, the paper Plainfield in Union County. stay afloat in the light of rising fuel spend policies in Trenton and will do handle future cargo growth in a finan- facility lease with the Port Authority. said Ms. Powell was incorrectly listed Governor Jon Corzine has said the and food cost, some members of Con- the same in Washington,” said Mr. cially and environmentally sustain- With the changes taking place and as being a Rutgers fellow, when she state was under a state Supreme Court gress find it acceptable to treat them- Lance’s campaign manager, Amanda able manner. It will also look at cargo cargo growth in the Port of New York was a teaching associate. order to build new schools in the selves to luxury items on the Woloshen. projections and ways to boost port and New Jersey, an update of a previ- In response, Ms. Powell said she state’s poorest districts. taxpayer’s dime. This is unaccept- Mr. Lance serves in the state sen- productivity. ous study, completed in 2006, is re- was a member of a different honors Top Court Says Prosecutors able and must stop.” ate, representing the 23rd Legislative “With the demand for consumer quired, officials said. society, Kappa Delta Pi. Ms. Powell Not Entitled to Salary Boosts Also reported was a stressed District in Hunterdon and Warren goods rising and the construction of That study, the Comprehensive Port said the errors were a mistake and In a unanimous ruling by the New economy that points to high gasoline Counties. He won a seven-candidate bigger ships underway, we must im- Improvement Plan, found that the port have been removed from the NJEA’s Jersey Supreme Court, Justice John prices, elevated food costs and a slug- primary to win the nomination. mediately plan the port’s future,” Ms. would not exceed 5 million TEUs website. Wallace has wrote that the Cape May Bass Levin said. “This assessment will (20-foot equivalent units) until 2015. Congress Considers Stimulus prosecutor had “failed to establish give us the tools we need to face port The port surpassed that number in Package for Transportation that the salary increases” requested Gov. Signs to Transfer AC capacity issues head-on, and to make 2006. In 2007, the port handled 5.3 Congress is considering a second for county prosecutors were “reason- the strategic investments we need to million TEUs. economic stimulus package that could ably necessary” or “essential.” The ensure continuing cargo growth.” The study also found that the port include $15 billion in infrastructure Cape May Freeholders turned down Convention Center Project Port Authority Chairman Anthony would handle approximately 674,000 spending, FoxNews.com reported last the salary increases in their 2006 Coscia said, “The future success of vehicles by the year 2020. In 2007, week. county budget. ATLANTIC CITY – Gov. Jon hosts family shows, concerts and our port and the region’s economy the port handled 930,298 vehicles. Rep. James Oberstar (D-MN), The top court’s decision followed Corzine has signed legislation mov- sporting events. hinge on our ability to efficiently In its 2007-2016 Capital Plan, the chairman of the Transportation and the Appellate Court decision that ruled ing the Atlantic City Convention Cen- “The Convention Center is an im- handle all of the cargo that wants to Port Authority budgeted $2 billion Infrastructure Committee, said the in favor of the raises. ter project from the sponsorship of portant part of the continued growth come here. Today our port is the lead- for improvements to the port, includ- stimulus package could include “ac- NJ Citizen Action Seeks to Cut New Jersey Sports and Exposition of Atlantic City as a world-class tour- ing East Coast destination for inter- ing off-port road improvements, the Authority to the control of the Atlan- ism and convention destination,” said celerating” payouts of $9.5 billion Dependence on Foreign Oil national shippers because of forward- completion of the ExpressRail sys- from the federal trust fund for road tic City Convention and Visitors’ state Senator Jim Whelan, (LD-2, looking investments we’ve made over tem and the deepening of the harbor’s Members of New Jersey Citizen Authority (ACCVA). Atlantic City), one of the sponsors construction and maintenance. If ap- Action protested outside gas stations the last few decades, and this study channels to 50 feet. proved, the funding would go towards “I am gratified to sign this bill of the legislation. will help us to identify how to accom- In conjunction with its port improve- in Cherry Hill and Somerville last today so that both the Sports and “We’re strengthening the Visitors 2,600 projects. States would have a Thursday and called on Congress to modate even greater volumes of cargo ment program, Port Authority offi- few years to pay back matching funds. Exposition Authority and the Atlan- Authority and its ability to maxi- in the years ahead.” cials said they have taken an “aggres- take pro-consumer action to reduce Jindal Opts Out of Run for VP tic City Convention and Visitors’ mize the economic potential of Port Authority Executive Director sive role as environmental stewards of the nation’s dependence on oil. Authority can do what they do best: greater Atlantic City regional,” he Chris Ward said, “As previous studies the New York Harbor.” The agency’s On Ticket for John McCain Citizen Action opposes offshore maintain and govern their own desti- said program includes initiatives that have CNN has reported that Louisiana drilling, seeks to repeal what it calls nations in different parts of the state,” Both facilities generate revenues Legislative Leaders reduced greenhouse gas emissions re- Governor Bobby Jindal has said he is the “$13 billion in wasteful tax breaks Governor Corzine said. through either admission charges in lated to port operations, such as the not interested in being the vice-presi- for big oil,” and favors enactment of “This bill is a significant step in the the case of Boardwalk Hall or rents, Want Computer Filters $600 million ExpressRail program to dential nominee with Republican pre- a windfall profit tax of oil company growth and economic vitality of At- parking fees, concessions and con- TRENTON – Following the an- decrease the amount of cargo shipped sumptive presidential nominee John profits and to use that money “to lantic City,” he continued. “Over the vention and trade-show related ser- nouncement that Assemblyman Neil by truck; the retrofitting of Staten Is- McCain. invest in mass transit, clean renew- next decade, some $15 billion in de- vices at the Convention Center. Cohen (LD-20, Union) was being in- land ferries; modernization of on-port Published reports state that the able energy sources, and community velopment investments are expected According to Jeffrey Vasser, ex- vestigated for having child pornogra- cargo-handling equipment to meet likely pick will be either former Mas- needs like health care and educa- to transform Atlantic City into a glo- ecutive director of the Atlantic City phy on the computer in his state legis- more stringent standards; the use of sachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, tion.” bal resort destination. Incorporating Convention and Visitors Authority, lative office, state legislative want to low-sulfur diesel fuel in this equip- the Convention Center and Board- “The signing of this legislation not install filtering software system on ment, and projects to examine walk Hall is critical to that resur- only separates us from the New Jer- computers for all 120 state legislators. “greener” on-port vehicles. Lawmaker Calls for End gence.” sey Sports and Exposition Author- State Senate President Richard The Atlantic City Convention Cen- ity, it reflects the maturing of Atlan- Codey (LD-27, West Orange), As- Nader Campaign Set to ter project includes the convention tic City as a destination and the sembly Speaker Joseph Roberts Jr. To Personal Seat Licenses center, which is comprised of ap- ACCVA as a destination marketing (LD-5, Camden), Senate Minority Secure NJ Ballot Line TRENTON – A state legislator has out at $20,000 for a field level. proximately 500,000 square feet of organization. It provides greater ef- Leader Tom Kean Jr. (LD-21, TRENTON — Supporters of Inde- called for the end of personal seat PSLs for the 13,957 mezzanine exhibition space, 45 meeting rooms ficiency, cost savings, and enables Westfield) and Assembly Minority pendent Presidential Candidate Ralph licenses at New Jersey sports facili- seats range from $4,000 to $12,500 and a 1,500-space parking garage, as us to better market the Atlantic City Leader Alex DeCroce (LD-26, Mor- Nader will submit petitions to the ties. The action follows the announce- each. The Giants have said they ex- well as the historic Boardwalk Hall region to visitors and convention ris Plains) last Friday released the New Jersey Division of Elections to ment that the Giants plan to charge pect to generate $367 million should and its West Hall expansion, which planners.” following joint statement: place Nader and running-mate Matt fans up to $20,000 per seat to guaran- the licenses to all 78,448 seats be “This morning, we directed the Gonzalez on the November 2008 elec- tee their season tickets when the foot- sold. Office of Legislative Services (PLS) tion ballot. ball team moves to its new stadium in Fans who cannot afford the PSL to immediately pursue installing the New Jersey will be the 18th state 2010. attached to their current seats will most aggressive Internet filtering soft- the Nader/Gonzalez Campaign has Legislation by Assemblyman An- either have to purchase seats else- ware available on all computers in the filed for a ballot line since the cel- thony Chiappone (LD-31, Bayonne) where in the new stadium or give- up Legislature. OLS is acting promptly ebrated consumer advocate an- would prohibit the sale of personal their season tickets altogether. and responsively in this regard. nounced his intent to run during a seat licenses or PSLs. Mr. Chiappone, who is not a Giants “We recognize that individuals in- February 24 appearance on NBC’s Under plans announced by the Gi- season-ticket holder, said his legisla- tent on breaking the law and abusing “Meet the Press.” To qualify to ap- ants, in addition to the cost of their tion would prohibit any team that public resources will still seek ways pear on New Jersey’s ballot, state law season tickets, Giants fans will be plays in New Jersey from selling per- Continental Cuisine in a to do so, but this action is aimed at requires submission of the signatures required to pay a one-time per-seat sonal seat licenses. He said the mea- doing everything we can to prevent of 800 registered voters. The Nader/ fee to guarantee their season tickets. sure would ensure fairness by putting Comfortable Atmosphere something of this nature from hap- Gonzalez campaign will submit 2,013 The Giants’ PSLs start at $1,000 for all fans on equal footing for access to pening in the future.” signatures. each seat in the upper-deck and top- season tickets. Grand Opening Tuesday August 5th Enjoy lunch and dinner - BYOB WKA D at Xocolatz New Location: ZHQJHU NRLV 235 Elmer Street, Westfield ARCHITECTURE DESIGN

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Restrictions regarding pre-registration or age may apply to some programs. 550 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 908-789-4090 www.wmlnj.org Page 4 Thursday, July 31, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Letters to the Editor Times Since 1959 — Established 1890 — DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood Cryan and Sen. Lesniak Handover DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. Asm. Cohen, What is up with That? Members of: Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Currently Union County Assembly- day and the OLS notified on Tuesday, with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association man Neil Cohen, (D), is hiding out in a does that mean that Undersheriff Cryan The others are made up. Are you sharp psychiatric hospital somewhere while sat on this information about illegal activ- enough to discern this deception of dic- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey everyone else discusses his future. And ity for at least four days before reporting tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 there are those who are waiting for the it to any law enforcement authority greater If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 announcement of his resignation, as that than himself. Was he being derelict in his guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 will determine their own futures. While duty as an undersheriff by looking the vidual. If you get three – word expert. If the waiting and watching has been going other way? you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at on for give or take the past 36 hours, there Oh, to have been a fly on the wall on free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 are those who had knowledge of the Monday when Cohen was confronted by All words and correct definitions Assemblyman’s so called “troubles” days these two; Lesniak and Cryan. Was it at come from the board game Diction Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. ago. this meeting that it was decided that Neil Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte I am referring of course to his office would disappear and take the “rest cure” Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR partners, running mates and fellow legis- at an undisclosed location? Who made 1. Scray – The sea swallow Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo lators State Senator Ray Lesniak and that decision? How was it decided to go to 2. Wachna – The little Alaskan cod COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION Assemblyman and State Democratic the OLS instead of local law enforce- 3. Psellism – Any speech defect, as Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly Committee Chairman, but in this situa- ment, and what did these two experienced stammering EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS tion more importantly Union County legislators think that the OLS could do or 4. Javel – A vagabond or lowly person Undersheriff Joe Cryan. should do? And further. didn’t Cryan Ben Corbin PTARMIC SERVICES News reports have indicated that the know what to do? He knew who to call in SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe discovery of child pornography on to handle the [Karen] Golding situation, 1. Producing smoke or soot One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 Cohen’s legislative computer occurred but seemed at a loss when an actual real 2. Causing to sneeze last week, yet the news reported the inci- crime was being committed. 3. Of an alien or foreign nature dent just this past Thursday evening when The maneuvering that has taken place 4. Pertaining to the final end or purpose his buddies Lesniak and Cryan issued a in the last week makes the Cryan/Lesniak DAWPATE Will the $9 Million Buyout Keep statement praising both their own actions tale appear questionable and Cohen’s dis- 1. Putrid; foul-smelling when the situation was brought to their appearance from the scene suspect. There 2. In a relaxed state; resting attention and expressing their despair. has been speculation surfacing that ques- 3. Formed like a fan Their action, Cryan and Lesniak’s, is tions the extent of what was actually 4. A simpleton; a fool Paper Mill House Playing? said to be that they reported Cohen to the discovered on the computer in question TELLURAL Office of Legislative Services after con- and there has been at least one report that 1. Pertaining to the earth The artistic community across New Jersey let out a thrive in a landscape that is littered with ways to preoc- fronting him last Monday. The OLS in pornographic material may have shown 2. Having wits; sense; understanding collective sigh of relief at the news of Paper Mill cupy and entertain people? Will theatres eventually have turn reported him to the State Attorney up in this office on at least one other 3. Round or oval in form Playhouse’s partnership with the Township of Millburn. to expand what they offer the public? General’s office on Tuesday and some- occasion previously. 4. Prophetic; oracular; mysterious where between then and Thursday night Whether or not there is any substance GOBBET After months of negotiations, the township has agreed With so much at stake, we can only hope that Paper Cohen hot footed it to a psych facility, his to any of the allegations remains to be 1. A naked cell or mass of protoplasm to buy the land and buildings situated on Brookside Mill will make the right decisions. Does the current computer was confiscated by the state seen, but judging from Senator Lesniak’s 2. A chunk of raw flesh Drive from Paper Mill for $9 million. arrangement guarantee solvency or is it a short-term fix? police and “Fric and Frac” taped a state- actions and Assemblyman Cryan’s in- 3. A water wheel with buckets The playhouse will pay off its loans and move forward Obviously, Millburn recognizes the possible eco- ment about their joint disappointment to ability to act, there is definitely some- 4. A tobacco or money pouch with a fresh start. The Millburn mayor is touting the deal nomic and cultural deficiency that would exist if Paper their legislative office door in Union. thing sinister afoot. as a win-win situation, and it is hard to disagree. Mill were lost. However, we are assuming this $9 Assemblyman Joseph Cryan, D-Union, When in anyone’s memory has a covey However, because of previous financial mismanage- million buyout is the equivalent of throwing a Hail Mary just happens to be one of the highest of Democrats been willing to abandon Letters to ranking law enforcement officers in Union and hand over one of their own? They ment on the theatre’s part, we hope similar problems can pass to keep the storied theatre. If an unforeseen event County. Currently an Undersheriff, it is usually circle the wagons and loyally the Editor be averted in the future. What guarantee is there that it occurs in the future, what last-second shot can be made said that he is considered to be next in line defend the accused all the way to the gas won’t happen again? then to keep it? to succeed Ralph Froehlich as the top guy chamber, even in the case of a guy who A wide swath of people enjoys the playhouse, not just With the state at least attempting to trim its budget, should the Sheriff one day decide he has has murdered his own mother on Main Good News About theatre buffs. one would assume that funding for the arts would be on had enough. But what has transpired this Street. Because this current behavior is so In a 2007 story, former Governor Brendan Byrne, a the chopping block. Can Paper Mill hold on indefi- week could give one cause for concern out of the ordinary for this crew, it will be The Post Office Short Hills resident, told The Leader/ Times that Paper nitely? and raise the question, “is Cryan capable interesting to see what direction this in- You have recently not only continued of doing his county job?” vestigation and possible prosecution takes to be timely in sending The Westfield Mill is “part of the culture of our community. I’m a big Mark Jones, the new executive director at Paper Mill, With repugnant criminal activity sus- — including who says what about who — Leader to us as indicated in your printed fan, and from a purely selfish aspect, I want to see it has a history of aiding financially failing theatre compa- pected to be taking place right under their especially since Cohen’s attorney has told acknowledgement in your issue of July survive.” nies. He arrived at Paper Mill after helping turn around very noses, why did our county undersh- The Star-Ledger that he/she has advised 10, but you have established a new record. Kids between the ages of 10 and 18 take part in the Shakespeare and Company, which had a $2.6-million eriff go running off to the OLS instead of Cohen not to resign his position in the Today, we received our copy, dated the Summer Conservatory Program, and the playhouse has operating deficit when Mr. Jones started in 2004. immediately contacting the Union County legislature just yet. 24th, on the 28th. A 4-day delivery record! initiated “Rising Star” Awards to reward excellence in In addition, Paper Mill, which has attempted a few Prosecutor or his own boss, Froehlich? Patricia Quattrocchi Thank you so much. high school musical productions throughout the state. non-traditional performances in the past, must accu- With news reports indicating that the Garwood Steve and Rose Arbes Westfield and Scotch Plans-Fanwood high school pro- rately understand what productions put fannies in the disturbing discovery was made last Fri- Wisconsin ductions have boasted Rising Star nominees and win- seats. Publisher’s Note: Steve and Rose, ners. There is an indisputable link between Paper Mill Those in charge of selecting productions must ac- Proud to be in Scotch Plains and Thank you for letting us know about this. and our communities in enhancing arts experience and knowledge that Millburn is not Manhattan. Perhaps a In mailing throughout the country, we education. few more time-honored classics would help attract a fan Raising My Family in This Community depend on the post office, and any im- Naturally, too, the theatre must continue to fund youth base that is getting older. Obviously, there is a juggling provement is to their credit. They are I am writing this letter to express my ate. They made sure I arrived at Overlook remaking themselves, and perhaps this is programs to create a new generation of theatergoers. act. Newer performances have to be considered to attract sincerest appreciation to all the commu- Hospital safely and stayed with me until a good trend. Theatres in 2008 now have to compete with cell phones, younger audiences. Can there be a way to wed the two? nity members that helped me after an I was examined by a doctor. iPods, iPhones, the Internet, television, blockbuster It’s a difficult task, and we believe the proper man- accident I had at my home, in Scotch As a result of the incident, I underwent movies and DVDs – all at people’s fingertips. In the past, agement is in place to make it happen after years of Plains, on July 12th. When the incident a surgical procedure at Overlook Hospi- first occurred, a landscaper who was in tal and the orthopedists from Summit Mrs. Woodfield, Please the theatre was a natural destination for entertainment. blundering. the area doing work for a neighbor came Medical Group did an excellent job re- What can be done to interest younger folks in the However, what assurances can be given to the public? to my aid, called the Scotch Plains Police pairing my injury. I want to additionally Keep Up The Excellent theatre? Can more even be done? Can the theatre continue to be a flagship playhouse amid Department and my wife, and kept me thank everyone else who assisted me in- Also, there has been an explosion of performing arts tightening budgets and the proliferation of performing calm until help arrived. cluding my neighbors and other Scotch Work with Music centers in New Jersey. These government-funded cen- arts centers throughout the state? Can it keep theatre Officer Stan, of the Scotch Plains Po- Plains personnel. I just couldn’t let another day go by ters can host theatre, movies, speakers, politicians and veterans content while catching the attention of a younger lice Department, arrived at the scene and I am proud to be a Scotch Plains resi- without dropping a line complimenting comedians. Can Paper Mill not only survive but also crowd? We’ll have to play it out. made sure that I was comfortable and that dent and to be raising my family in this Mrs. Wendy Woodfield. my house was secure. The first aid and community. In April of 2008 I was gardening in my ambulance personnel were phenomenal. Eric Morrell backyard, which backs up to the music Joan and her colleagues from the ambu- Scotch Plains room at Washington School. The stu- We Need Better People in Office, lance squad were extremely compassion- dents were singing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.” They sang beautifully, it Stender Supporter Says Voter sounded like they were professionals on stage and so in tune with one another. I Not Better Computer Software enjoyed listening to them. Shift to Democrats is Real Mrs. Woodfield is certainly a wonder- A little more than two weeks ago, information was Although despicable, just having child pornogra- Are local towns moving into the “D” funds and his home. ful music teacher, and not to mention how provided to us from more than one anonymous phy on a computer is a low-level crime. We think corner? Is there a real shift coming? Yes Inflation is eating away at what is left well she disciplined the students, by me source that the District 20 Legislative office located there must be more to this. to both. on his spending power. Many people are noticing the manner in which the children In statewide polls for both the Senate worried about rising unemployment. This were so well behaved walking outside at 985 Stuyvesant Avenue in Union, which houses Did state leaders in Trenton panic last Friday over seat and the presidential race, the Demo- year, 483,000 Americans have lost their towards the swing set to practice. It was the offices of Senator Ray Lesniak, Asm. Joe Cryan the matter? Senate President Richard Codey, et. al., cratic candidates lead by large margins. jobs. Even my Republican dad admits very refreshing. and Asm. Neil Cohen, was raided on Wednesday, in a widely distributed press release, called for Furthermore, in formerly Republican NJ- that Republican deregulation went too far Mrs. Woodfield, please keep up the July 9, and files and computers were seized. Was this pornography-blocking software to be installed on all 7, Linda Stender (D) has a big fundraising and led to this recession. excellent work. As I look forward to same information leaked to other newspapers as legislative computers. Was this a frantic attempt to lead. The reason: as Bill Clinton’s cam- Even my Republican dad now supports hearing the wonderful sound of music paign famously pointed out, “It’s the Linda Stender for Congress (D-NJ-7). He from you and the students in the fall of well? Is it accurate? deflect attention from a bigger problem or a move to economy, stupid.” agrees with Linda when she says, “We 2008, and again in April of 2009. At that time, our reporters immediately con- salvage the already disparaged reputation of the I know from my own family that the need real change to get our country back Johanna Doerrer tacted local, state and federal agencies to inquire of Legislature? What other information is on those voter shift is real. My dad was a Republi- on the right track and moving in a new Westfield the matter. Everything was hush-hush. We have computers? can but now he is living on a fixed in- direction.” come. The subprime mortgage mess Rachel Weinstein continued to make inquiries with phone calls, al- How could spending millions of taxpayer dollars caused a drop in the value of both mutual though not many have been returned. It is our on anti-pornography software be anything more than Westfield Patient Safety Records opinion that the real facts are not completely on the ridiculous? Our legislators are elected and entrusted With Construction Done, WHS Should be Available table today. with billions of public funds; and making life and In a few weeks I am scheduled for hip Along with this, we are unclear about Sen. Lesniak’s death decisions. But can they not be trusted to turn on replacement surgery. Though I trust my and Asm. Cryan’s statements reported in The Star- a computer? Parking Spaces Should Be Returned doctors and know the procedure is fairly Ledger that last week they investigated reports by a We obviously need better people in office, not I read in The Westfield Leader that the In years before the WHS addition, many routine, I still can’t help but worry a bit. board of education (BOE) is nearing students parked behind the school. In Through the Patient Safety Act of 2004, staffer of child pornography on the computer of their better software on their computers. completion of the Westfield High School order to make the addition complete, stu- I was able to find out that nearly 460 office mate, Assemblyman Cohen. The Star-Ledger The public needs to know the complete facts about (WHS) bond project that was started in dent parking spaces should be re-estab- incidents of preventable medical errors also reported that Mr. Lesniak and Mr. Cryan then what is really going on. Only you, the public, are big 2000. I hope that the BOE is still planning lished on WHS grounds. The parking occur in New Jersey hospitals each year, contacted the Office of Legislative Services in Tren- enough to compel this to the light of day. to use some of the remaining bond money spots that were taken away from the stu- and now I’m really concerned. How many to put back student parking spaces on dents should be replaced with additional preventable medical errors occurred in ton last week and turned in Asm. Cohen. We keep thinking about U.S. Attorney Chris WHS grounds. on-site parking. Spots could be added the hospital I am about to receive sur- We believe the public needs to know more about Christie’s comments on June 19 about what is in his Since the completion of the WHS build- along Rahway Avenue. Two rows could gery? what happened. Specifically, when were the com- prosecuting pipeline for Union County. Could his ing addition, students have been forced be added behind the WHS and a circular In New Jersey there is no way to find puters really seized and why? If the computers were comments have anything to do with this current out of the lot behind the school because of driveway could be used in the front of the this answer. Under current law, the De- seized on July 9, as leaked to us, how could Mr. investigation? For Mr. Christie’s comments, see The spaces lost due to the building construc- school. partment of Health and Senior Services is tion and to make parking available for the Please complete the WHS addition by required to report the total number of Lesniak and Mr. Cryan have conducted a meaning- Westfield Leader edition of June 26 and the video on additional staff that was hired. Currently re-providing student parking on WHS preventable medical errors that occur in ful investigation in their office on July 21-22? the Internet at goleader.com. there are no student parking places on grounds. New Jersey medical facilities each year. WHS grounds, which forces students to Mike Nemeth But where are the errors taking place? look for parking on residential streets. Westfield The information is being hidden from us by the state. Car shoppers can easily access infor- Coach Urges Westfield to Build mation about their car’s safety record. I can find the hours of my hospital’s gift Lightning Shelter at Houlihan shop and dining services, but I can’t find Editor’s Note: This letter was sent to If there is anyone that can get the ball out anything about its patient safety record. Westfield Town Administrator Jim Gildea moving on this, it is you. I appreciate, in New Jerseyans have the right to know and copied to the newspaper. advance, all your efforts to construct a which hospitals have the highest and low- **** shelter/pavilion to protect those that are est error rates. But now, patients like me I’m sure you’ve seen The Star-Ledger required to leave the fields at the Houlihan can only wonder and worry. the last two days, concerning the man Complex. Marilyn Askin from Elizabeth that was killed by light- Keith Hertell Chief Legislative Advocate ning at Sandy Hook and the eight others Westfield AARP New Jersey who were struck! I mention this because as you know now, for the last 5 years I Deadlines have been trying to get a very simple General News - Friday 4pm Quote of the Week shelter built at the Houlihan Complex to Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm protect our youth/adults from lightning “The trouble with socialism is that Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm you eventually run out of other when the alarm sounds. Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm Presently, all the children are herded Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm people’s money” – Margaret Thatcher. into the parking lot with absolutely no protection. Capital projects will probably To Reach Us be discussed by the council very soon and E-Mail - [email protected] Fraud Hotline I think after recent events and the low cost Phone - (908) 232-4407 of erecting a shelter, it should be a prior- U.S. Attorney Chris Christie asks ity. I have in my possession a letter from For more information, see anyone with a complaint about sus- Mayor Andrew Skibitsky, dated July 14, www.goleader.com/help pecting wrongdoing by government 2006, indicating that this project will be actors (elected and appointed officials, considered for the 2007 capital budget holders of contracts, etc.) to call him process. Councilman Tom Bigosinski and Stimulus Checks directly or, if they prefer, call the FBI. Jim Foerst each got a copy. More than 150,000 New Jerseyans have Mr. Christie prefers to talk with people Three times in June when I was con- failed to apply for $47 million in federal directly and does not record his phone ducting a soccer camp for 9 to 10 year-old economic stimulus checks. The Garden calls, so callers need not be concerned. boys and girls, the alarms went off. I had State ranks 10th in the nation in unclaimed Contact numbers: U.S. Attorney Chris absolutely no place to move the children payments. The Internal Revenue Service Christie (973) 645-2700. FBI’s New- to protect them. says the deadline to apply is Oct. 15. ark office (973) 792-3000. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 31, 2008 Page 5 De Smeer lap eest trug Poll Says Pickens’ Energy Gas Crisis Hits New Jersey Yellow ‘Shoe-Box-On-Wheels’ Concept Should be Adopted That yellow “shoe-box-on-wheels” will run around in soon. No more FLEMINGTON – A national study The communications research you see running in and out of town exhaust clouds. Plug-in hybrid buses conducted among 310 self-reported study was conducted by HCD Re- from early morning on to late in the use both a diesel engine and an elec- Republicans, Democrats and Inde- search and the Muhlenberg College afternoon 12 months per year is sup- tric motor, which plugs into a power pendents revealed that all parties be- Institute of Public Opinion during posed to transport kids to and from socket at night. These plug-in hybrid lieve that the presidential candidates July 28 to 29 to obtain Americans’ school safely at a low cost. However, school buses may be more expensive should adopt T. Boone Pickens’ en- views on a new energy ad sponsored what I see are school buses chauf- than a regular bus, but they will pay ergy concept after viewing his new by Mr. Pickens in which he endorses feured around with very for themselves in just a ad. alternative-energy sources. few children on board. few years with lower While viewing the ad, participants What I also see are maintenance and fuel Trinitas Hospital indicated their levels of agreement by moms with gas guzzling costs. Yellow “shoe- moving their mouse from left to right 4x4s taking the kids to boxes-on-wheels” get Changes Name on a continuum. The responses were school. Man, what a about six to eight miles ELIZABETH – The Board of Trust- recorded in quarter-second intervals NEW DIRECTOR…Former Westfield resident Janina Jaruzelski is sworn in as nightmare. You see them per gallon, as the plug- Director for the USAID Regional Mission in Ukraine. She is congratulated by ees of Trinitas Hospital voted on July and reported in the form of curves. every day in their ‘off in hybrid rates more James Kunder, acting deputy administrator for the United States Agency for 24 to change the institution’s name to Participants were also asked pre- and road’ vehicles, dropping than 12 m.p.g. That International Development (USAID) Her brother, Barry Jaruzelski, held the Trinitas Regional Medical Center post-viewing questions. To view their little darlings off means a big fuel sav- Bible while the oath of office was administered. (TRMC). In accordance with state curves and detailed results, go to at the school gates in ings for tight budgets. regulations, the hospital has submit- mediacurves.com. their 4x4 school bus Other fuel saving ted an application for the formal name Among the study findings: monster. I basically ideas may include run- change to the state Department of Do you believe that T. Boone have no issues with that, ning a shuttle bus with Health and Senior Services. Pickens’ energy concept should be but what gets me is that central drop-off points, Trinitas was established in January adopted by the presidential candi- they roll up every morn- Fred Lecomte reduce field trips and 2000 following the consolidation of dates? After Viewing Pickens’ Ad ing and afternoon, park eliminate sports activi- Elizabeth General Medical Center and (percent): wherever they feel it is most conve- ties that motor our kids to Essex St. Elizabeth Hospital. Democrats Yes – 92 nient for them and proceed to unload County. With a staff of more than 2,400 No – 8 or pick up all of their kids. By this Here’s a final thought to ponder. employees and a medical staff of close Republicans Yes – 88 time, all of the doors to the idling Kids should be encouraged to ride to 500 physicians, TRMC is one of No – 12 vehicle are wide open, preventing their bikes to school if conditions are the largest employers in central New Independents Yes – 82 traffic from moving freely. They then safe. Kids need to learn from an early Jersey. A teaching hospital, TRMC No – 18 just stand there and have a good old age how to get around. Riding a bike offers highly specialized care through Do you believe that T. Boone gossip with one of the other moms. and walking are not only good for ten Centers of Excellence. Pickens’ energy concept is realistic? It’s total chaos, I tell you. To make your health (and your wallet) and set Trinitas Regional Medical Center After Viewing Pickens’ Ad (percent): matters worse, once they drop off up for a more active future, but are is a healthcare institution sponsored Democrats Yes – 89 ‘little Johnny,’ that’s when they sud- also good for the environment. If more by the Sisters of Charity of Saint No – 11 denly decide they’re running late kids rode their bikes and fewer chil- Elizabeth in partnership with Republicans Yes – 86 themselves, and watch out anyone dren were driven to school, it would PIE GALS…Franklin Elementary School thanks Joey Polizzi of Ferraro’s Res- Elizabethtown Healthcare Founda- No – 14 who gets in their way. be safer for bike riders and reduce taurant for helping moms Lisa Lee (left) and Karen Jason serve more than 34,500 tion. For more information please Independents Yes – 84 What to do! Who’s doing what? traffic congestion and air pollution. slices of pizza to students this past year. visit trinitas.org. No – 16 percent Skyrocketing fuel prices and the Kids who ride bikes and learn the downward spiraling economy are traffic laws become better drivers. At forcing school districts to consoli- the high school level, it is appropriate date bus routes and find innovative to encourage students to ride bikes. It ways to stretch their transportation gives kids a real sense of self-reliance dollars. Bus companies are looking and independence. We all need more to slow the flow of gasoline and at exercise and less time in the car. If opportunities to turn some of those given proper instruction on the rules soot-spewing school buses into a and regulations, and the police de- clean, green plug-in-hybrid machine, partment ensures that routes are safe, just like what the New York cabbies I believe it will make a difference.

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Page 6 Thursday, July 31, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Helen Slocum, 91, Active Volunteer; – Obituaries – Worked For Westfield School District Helen Slocum, 91, of Lakewood the Host and Hostess program, the Florence R. Schembs, 96, Nurse’s Aide; passed away on Tuesday, July 22, at Travel Club and Kimball Medical Ocean Medical Center in Brick. Center. Worked For Prudential and Adler’s Born in Roselle Park, she spent Helen also enjoyed dancing, her childhood and later lived in bridge, golf, traveling, reading in the Florence Rita Groves Schembs, 96, Department of the Prudential Insur- Westfield for many years before Health Center, singing in the chorus of Westfield passed away on Tues- ance Company and at Adler’s Jew- moving to Original Leisure Village and being active in Arts and Crafts. day, July 22, at the Center For Hope elry Store in Westfield. in 1966. Helen moved to Harrogate She is survived by her sons, Rick Hospice, Peggy Coloney’s House at Her husband, Douglas C. Schembs, in 1997. Slocum and his wife, Linda, of Hope Village in Scotch Plains. Sr., predeceased her. She graduated from Westfield High Pequannock and Wayne Slocum and Born in Newark on November 25, Surviving are her son, Douglas C. School and later worked as a secre- his wife, Marte, of Athens, Greece; 1911 to Aloysious Joseph Groves and Schembs, Jr., his wife, the Reverend tary for the Westfield school district. her five grandchildren, Kelley, Florence Barber Groves, she was a Lois Schembs, and a granddaughter, Helen was involved in volunteer Kathleen, Kristine, Jennifer and 1931 graduate of Barringer High Jennifer Schembs. She also will be work for the Westfield Service James, and her six great-grandchil- School in Newark. deeply missed by her four nieces, two League, Children’s Specialized Hos- dren, Rachel, Rory, Mitchell, Andie, “Grovsy,” as she was known, ex- nephews and two cousins. pital, the Westfield Rescue Squad, Avery and Henry. celled in athletics, foreign language Funeral services were held on Sat- the Thrift Shop, PTA, Cub Scouts The D’Elia Funeral Home in Lake- clubs, the science club, cheering squad urday, July 26, at Saint Paul’s Episco- and Little League. wood was in charge of the arrange- and theater groups, and also had a pal Church in Westfield, where she Additionally, she was active in ments. special interest in art. was a member for many years. Original Leisure Village, especially July 31, 2008 She was married to Douglas C. Arrangements were by the Gray Schembs on February 23, 1946 at St. Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Street Chazzreno Ca’Merono and Ms. Bridget Benisch Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic in Westfield. Sergio F. Sotolongo, 83, Longshoreman; Church in Newark. After her mar- In lieu of flowers, contributions to riage, she lived in Newark and Eliza- the Lions Eye Bank of New Jersey, Was Active With Holy Trinity Church beth before moving to Westfield in 841 Mountain Avenue, Springfield, Sergio F. Sotolongo, 83, of Fermina Amengor Sotolongo; two Ms. Bridget Benisch to Wed 1952. N.J. 07081 or the Center For Hope Westfield died on Tuesday, July 22, at sons, Sergio E. Sotolongo and David In 1943, Florence was certified as a Hospice, Peggy’s House, 1900 Robert Wood Johnson University Sotolongo; a sister, Maria Lusia; his Nurse’s Aide with the Newark Chap- Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, N.J. Hospital in New Brunswick. twin brother, Roberto Sotolongo, and Chazzreno Ca’Merono ter of the American Red Cross. She 07076 would be appreciated. Born and raised in Cuba, he came to two grandchildren. also worked in the Industrial Policy July 31, 2008 the United States in 1962, settling in A Mass of Christian Burial was Mrs. Jean Steckler and Rich Steckler Care Flight, based out of Bullhead, New York City. Mr. Sotolongo, who offered on Saturday, July 26, at the of Westfield have announced the en- Ariz. The future bridegroom also is a Robert A. Loder, Jr, 75; Owned became a United States citizen in 1971, Holy Trinity Church. Burial took gagement of Mrs. Steckler’s daughter, paramedic instructor in Las Vegas. lived in Westfield for 24 years. place at Rosehill Cemetery in Lin- Ms. Bridget Stephanie Benisch, to The couple will be married in Octo- Gallery; Was Dem. Committee Chair He had been a longshoreman with den. Chazzreno Agapé Ca’Merono. He is ber in Las Vegas, where they will re- the International Longshoremen’s As- Arrangements were by the Dooley the son of Mrs. Heather Ca’Merono side. Robert A. Loder, Jr., 75, of Brielle, cal Center in Lakewood in the same sociation of New York City for 25 Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- and Lawrence Woods of Las Vegas, who lived most of his life in Westfield, capacity. years, retiring in 1989. enue in Westfield. Nev. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Lovatos Welcome died Friday, July 25, after a brief but He retired from Kimball Medical Together with his wife, Mr. Memorial donations may be made Stephen Benisch of Summit. courageous fight with cancer. He was Center in 1995 and devoted his time Sotolongo was an active member of to the Cancer Institute of New Jersey A 1998 graduate of Westfield High Son, David Heath 75. to painting and his gallery in Bay the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Foundation, 120 Albany Street, Tower School, Ms. Benisch was awarded a Mr. Loder and his wife, Shirley, Head. Church in Westfield, serving as an 2, Fifth Floor, New Brunswick, N.J. Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropol- Amy and Dave Lovato welcomed operated an art gallery, Gull Studios During his time in Westfield, Mr. usher and as a member of the choir. 08901. ogy from Colgate University in 2002. the birth of their first child, son David in Bay Head, for 20 years. Loder became active in Democratic Surviving are his wife of 53 years, July 31, 2008 She is a paramedic with American Heath Lovato, on Thursday, July 3, at Born in East Orange, Mr. Loder Party politics. He fulfilled several Medical Response in Las Vegas. 3:33 p.m. at Morristown Memorial was raised in Westfield and attended roles, including chairman of the Mr. Ca’Merono graduated from Hospital in Morristown. Holy Trinity School. He was a 1950 Westfield Democratic Committee. He Band Chooses Library Mountain View Christian Academy in David weighed 6 pounds and 1 ounce graduate of St. Benedict’s Prep in was a member of the Union County Las Vegas and earned his Bachelor of and measured 20 inches in length at Newark. He graduated from the Uni- Democratic Committee and was Arts degree from the University of birth. versity of Pennsylvania, where he elected to two terms on the Demo- For CD Release Party Nevada in Las Vegas. His father’s hometown is Lincroft was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega cratic State Committee. Mr. Loder FANWOOD – On Thursday, Au- on trumpet), Rich Murray on bass He is a flight paramedic for critical and his mother was raised in Plano, fraternity. In 1956 he married Shirley was a member of the Manasquan River gust 7, the Lampshades will unveil and Zach Feldman on trombone, they care flight in helicopters at Tri-State Tex. and Rochester, Mich. The couple Morrell of New Hope, PA. Group of Artists, the Westfield Art their new CD and perform at the played their very first show at an has lived in Westfield since 2006. Mr. Loder served as public rela- Association, the Ocean County Art- Fanwood Memorial Library. SPFHS open mic night in March FUMC Series Features The baby’s paternal grandparents are tions director at Perth Amboy Gen- ists Guild and the New Jersey Chap- Together for two and a half years, 2006. Ruth and John Lovato of Lakewood. eral Hospital until he was drafted into ter of the American Artists Profes- the band spent the early part of sum- They received a positive response, ‘Dessert and Devotions’ His maternal grandparents are Bruce the Army in 1956. Upon discharge, sional League. mer recording its first album project never placing below the top three in WESTFIELD – The Spiritual Life and Parry Heath of Morrison, Colo. Mr. Loder joined the Perth Amboy In addition to his wife he is sur- and has selected the library as the any SPFHS Battle of the Bands. Committee of the First United Method- David’s maternal great-grandmother Evening News as a general assign- vived by four children: Robert, 3rd, place for its upcoming release party. The Lampshades recently played ist Church offers a summer arts series is Janelle Cooper of Paulden, Ariz. ment reporter, subsequently covering of Far Hills, and former daughter-in- The concert will be held on the the world- famous Knitting Factory entitled “Dessert and Devotions.” Each the Middlesex County Courthouse law Pamela; Kathryn Loder-Murphy library’s front lawn from 5:30 to in lower Manhattan as well as ven- workshop starts at 7:30 p.m. and ends at National Night Out and the New Jersey Legislature, even- and son-in-law Kerry Murphy of 8:30 p.m. ues in Scotch Plains, Fanwood and 9 p.m. A half hour of music, dessert and tually becoming editorial page editor Shrewsbury; Gregory and daughter- Three other local bands, Goodman all of central New Jersey. fellowship is followed by an hour-long On Tap In Borough and political columnist. in-law Alison, of Middletown; and Brown, Fluid Jazz and Outnumbered, Now, the Lampshades have re- program. Dessert is provided. FANWOOD – The Fanwood Com- In 1965, Mr. Loder joined Luery Christopher and daughter-in-law will join the Lampshades, comprised corded a seven-song CD as a “thank “Praying With Beads” is set for munity Policing Alliance (CPA) will Marks and Strasser, a North Elizabeth, of Westfield, along with of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High you” to every kid, parent and pass- Wednesday, August 6. Attendees will sponsor Fanwood’s second National Brunswick advertising agency. He 10 grandchildren, Amanda, Kaitlyn, School students and graduates. erby that was entertained as a result design and develop their own pattern of Night Out celebration on Tuesday, served as administrative assistant to Kelsey, Meghan, Kylie, Conner, The band began its journey when of a Lampshades show. beads representing various prayers, August 5 at LaGrande Park in Fanwood. the New Jersey State Senate minority Catherine, Brendan, Claire and Grace, trumpet player Nick Murray and gui- The new CD will be available at hymns or Bible passages. A selection It will start at 6 p.m. and last until 8 p.m. leader, and also as public relations and pre-deceased by Erin. tarist Eric Davis, who also share the concert for a reduced price, and of beads will be available or people The celebration will mark the 25th consultant with the New Jersey State The family hosted a celebration of lead vocal duties, decided to form a the band encourages everyone to may bring their own. Children are wel- national observance of this event. Park- Council on the Arts. his life on Tuesday, July 29, at Gull ska band and modeled it after bands copy it, rip it to their computers and come and will have materials suited to ing will be available at the Fanwood In 1971, Mr. Loder was named Studios in Bay Head. In lieu of flow- such as Reel Big Fish and Streetlight burn CDs for their friends to help their ability level. Train Station (South Avenue side), lo- public relations director of the John ers, the family requests donations be Manifesto. spread its music as widely as pos- “Meditations With Nature” will be cated one block from the park. F. Kennedy Community Hospital in made in his memory to Haven Hos- After recruiting Tom Cristiani on sible. offered on Wednesday, August 13 in the Free pizza, soda, water and health Edison, later becoming vice-presi- pice, c/o JFK Medical Center, 65 drums, Andrew Livingston on tenor For more information, contact the church’s memorial garden. Participants give-aways will be available at the event. dent for public relations and market- James St., Edison, NJ 08818. sax, Chris Casserly on guitar (now library at (908) 322-6400. will be introduced to four different Following the celebration, the Fanwood ing. In 1989, he joined Kimball Medi- July 31, 2008 ways to meditate. Recreation Department will present its The church is located at One East “Movie in the Park,” with a screening THE ECO-CRAFT ZONE OPENS Broad Street in Westfield. To register, of Alvin and the Chipmunks. RECESSION PROOF YOUR SALES call (908) 233-4211. Sign-up sheets For more details on National Night IN WESTFIELD also are available outside the church Out, visit FanwoodCPA.org. More FORCE IN A TOUGH ECONOMY office. The fee for each program is $10. information on Fanwood’s recreation Paid Bulletin Board Babysitting and scholarships are avail- Paid Bulletin Board programs can be found at Local residents Shari Reich color and decorate the crafts in each able. FanwoodRecreation.org. STEVENSON, Md., July 23 — making yourself accessible and Brandman, formerly of Surgent’s Elite child’s own unique way. As news of the battered economy available where and when they are. Gymnastics, and JoAnn Magers Araya, Emphasis is placed upon contributing proliferates the media and consumer Coach and Train. The worst time an earth & environmental science to a sustainable community through Dean Swing Band to Play confidence stagnates to historic to cut back on sales or training is in graduate of Wilkes College and former organic gardening, community action lows, nowhere does the impact hit a recession. Focus and highlight owner of SunJo Martial Arts Academy, projects promoting the “Live Globally- closer to home than in the sales every area of success and discuss opened The Eco-Craft Zone at 715 Act Locally” attitude, and support of On Wednesday at Library industry. That’s why it is important what was done to create it and exploit Central Avenue, Central Square Mall environmentally friendly initiatives. WESTFIELD – The Westfield Me- Scene magazine, “Dean should be to have an effective strategy in place it. Highlight sales wins, reference #10, on July 15, 2008. The Zone staff identifies those types of morial Library will present the James rated among the top five or six clari- to take action when the economy is goals and site historical examples of The newly “green” renovated 1,300 items that can be recycled, how to L. Dean Swing Band on Wednesday, netists currently active.” Mr. Dean trending down. In response to this, how the company or a salesperson square foot, air-conditioned facility separate those items for curbside pick August 6 at 6:30 p.m. also plays the flute and the tenor, alto Sandler Training (also known as has gone above and beyond. provides 2-hour craft sessions up or drop off at a local recycling center, A six-piece ensemble, the James L. and baritone saxophones. Sandler Sales Institute) has co- Mobilize your Sales Force. “All emphasizing the use of natural materials and the concept and importance of Dean Swing Band plays a variety of This program is open to Westfield authored a book titled Five Minutes eyes need to be focused on the and sensitivity to the environment for “recycle and reuse” by describing the styles, from ’40’s swing to rock stan- Memorial Library and MURAL with VITO(sm); Making the most of prize,” says Mattson. That means children ages 4-11. Attendance is by Earth as a place of limited resources. dards to show band tunes. Singer Car- cardholders. To register, visit the your selling time with the Very bringing every department that advance reservation. During the craft The Eco-Craft Zone also offers rie Jackson will accompany the band. library’s circulation desk or call (908) Important Top Officer. The book, supports what sales does into the sessions, the children are introduced to birthday parties featuring invitations Following a stint with the U.S. Navy 789-4090, extension no. 4140. which is scheduled for release mix. Ratchet your sales focus up a the concept of “reduce, reuse, recycle made from recycled paper, earth- Band in Hawaii, Mr. Dean became a During the summer, the library is August 15, will be available for notch. Now is the time to quantify and recraft” through creative friendly craft projects, partyware made fixture on the New York metro-area open Monday through Thursday from purchase through Sandler Training what you can do for clients because expression. from corn plastic and other recycled club and show band scene. 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays from 9:30 locations and on Amazon.com. everyone is looking for ways to The children work on projects such materials, and biodegradable goodie Mr. Dean formed the band in 1995. a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 “It is critical that salespeople either save money or make more as puppets, mobiles, masks, musical bags packed with useful and fun items Following an eight-year run at a.m. to 1 p.m. It is closed on Sundays. compress their sales cycle by going money. instruments, origami, placemats, sand made from recycled and organic Tierney’s Tavern in Montclair, the The library is located at 550 East directly to the organization’s VITO, David Mattson is the CEO and a art, jewelry, banks, wind chimes, and products. band moved its regular venue to The Broad Street. For more information, which stands for Very Important Top partner at Sandler Training. Since bird feeders (to name a few) using soda For further information, to schedule Whiskey Cafe, a dance club in the call (908) 789-4090, visit wmlnj.org Officer,” says David Mattson, co- 1986 he has been a trainer and bottles, glass jars, egg cartons, tissue a free trial session, to book an Meadowlands. or stop by the library for a copy of its author and CEO of Sandler Training. business consultant in management, boxes/paper towel rolls, shoe boxes, environmentally friendly birthday According to a review in LA Jazz quarterly newsletter. “This book not only details how to sales interpersonal communication, and other commonly discarded party, or to check out our “Ecotique,” get to VITO, but what to do when corporate team building and strategic household items. Non-toxic and organic go to ecocraftzone.com or call (908) you get there.” In addition, Mattson planning throughout the U.S. and based art supplies are used to paint, 233-ZONE (9663). offers important strategies to Europe. His domestic and recession proof your sales efforts: international clients include top- Gray Funeral Homes Feel Their Pain. “Let’s face it, name organizations in many clients are in pain,” says Mattson, “If different industries. Since 1897 there is no pain, there is no sale.” Five minutes with VITO is the Dooley Funeral Service, Inc.

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Number 4006 shifted to a condensed work week. 2006, 2007, and 2008. The company NJ License # 3703 Director Be willing to meet clients at their website is located at http:// location and recognize the changing www.sandler.com. Carlos Perez www.grayfuneralhomes.com nature of the standard work week by Santalla: 201-984-5988 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 31, 2008 Page 7 Small Pleasures Can Eclipse Blood Donors to Receive God’s Great Reward For Us Marketplace Certificates By BRIAN NICKLAUS was playing at his little friend’s house. SCOTCH PLAINS – On Saturday, identification. People with a fever or A few weeks ago, the wife and kids You and I are like that. God promises August 2 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the sore throat should wait until they are went to the Bronx Zoo with friends. us so much in the end (a lot now, too), Scotch Plains Business and Professional feeling better to donate, and there is a Kids are so funny, just like small adults, but we get excited about the little things. Association (SPBPA) will sponsor a 24-hour deferral for teeth cleanings really. The kids wanted to finish watch- And even the little things that impede or blood drive in conjunction with the and fillings. ing Curious George before we left, crowd out what’s most important. We Blood Center of New Jersey. Those who have recently traveled even though we were trying to tell them focus on weak, short-term pleasure It will take place at the Scotch Plains outside of the United States are asked to they were going to the zoo. They knew when God wants us to enjoy so much Farmers’ Marketplace, located in the call the blood center at (973) 676-4700, they were going to the zoo, but were too more. Scotch Plains Municipal Building park- extension 132, for eligibility criteria. into “Monkey George,” as my daughter We call them “trade-offs.” How much ing lot at 430 Park Avenue. Individuals are encouraged to pre- calls him. future good are we giving up or passing Donors will receive a $20 gift certifi- register at bloodnj.org. For more infor- Then, as I drove them up to their up for something now? Whether you cate toward purchases at the market- mation, call Jeff Stein at (908) 322- friend’s house, my four-year-old son are discussing financial matters or spiri- place. As part of the SPBPA Commu- 6774 or the blood center at (800) 652- was talking about playing with his train tual ones, we are too often like little nity Outreach effort, this drive will be 5663, ext. 140. table. The little boy has a cool play- kids. Impatient. Concerned only about held to meet the community’s increas- room. Even though the zoo (Bronx now. It’s all about instant gratification. ing need for blood. New Jersey faces Teens to Hold Shower Zoo, mind you) was the big, exciting “Who cares about tomorrow?” continuing shortages of blood dona- For Twilight Couple plan for the day, all he could think of C.S. Lewis was a great Christian EARNING THE BRONZE…Junior Girl Scout Troop 358 of Westfield surround tions and must import blood regularly thinker, and he said this: their presentation board at the Westfield Bronze Award Ceremony held in June from other states. FANWOOD – The Teen Group of Mothers to Hear Talk “…if we consider the unblushing at First Congregational Church. Pictured, from left to right, are: Seated, Anna Blood Center officials note that each the Fanwood Memorial Library will promises of reward and the staggering Reid and Kelly Kristiansen, and standing, Amber Johnson, Jacqueline Daaleman, unit of blood donated is broken down host a bridal shower on Tuesday, Au- On Chiropractic Care nature of the rewards promised in the Katherine Ko and Sara McCutcheon. into several components, including gust 5 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in honor of CRANFORD – Mothers and More Gospels, it would seem that Our Lord platelets, plasma and red cells; one two characters from Stephanie Meyer’s will host a meeting about chiropractic finds our desires not too strong, but too Troop 358 Achieves Bronze donation can save up to three lives. latest novel in the Twilight series, care on Wednesday, August 6 at 8 p.m. weak. We are half-hearted creatures, Donors are first asked medical his- “Breaking Dawn.” Dr. Tricia Mastropietro, director of Fam- fooling about with drink and sex and tory questions and given a mini-health This event will celebrate the mar- ily Chiropractic of Clark, will discuss ambition when infinite joy is offered By Working With Seniors check, including pulse, blood pressure riage of Bella and Edward, the literary the benefits of chiropractics during preg- us, like an ignorant child who wants to and iron levels. The actual donation of lovebirds from the Twilight series. All nancy and for children. go on making mud pies in a slum be- WESTFIELD – Members of junior badges Communication and blood takes five to seven minutes, after teens in grades 6 to 12, especially fans Mothers and More is a non-profit cause he cannot imagine what is meant Westfield Junior Girl Scout Troop Across Generations; they also earned which the donor is given a snack and of Twilight, are invited to attend. organization dedicated to improving by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We 358 earned their Bronze Award at a the Sign of the Sun and the Junior juice. The entire process generally takes The festivities will include trivia con- the lives of mothers through support, are far too easily pleased.” (C. S. Lewis, ceremony held in June at the First Aide Award by coordinating with less than one hour. Donors will receive tests, listening to music, discussion of education and advocacy. Member ac- The Weight of Glory and Other Ad- Congregational Church in Westfield. Troops 360 and 445 to host a Think- a free cholesterol screening. the books and the awarding of a copy of tivities include fun and informative dresses [Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, The Bronze Award is the highest honor ing Day event for younger scouts at Donors must be at least 17 years old, “Breaking Dawn” to one guest. Bridal meetings, moms’ nights out, a book 1965], pp. 1-2.) available to a Junior Girl Scout. Wilson Elementary School in weigh at least 120 pounds and be in shower refreshments will be served. club, family events and playgroups, * * * * * * * Recipients are Jacqueline Westfield. general good health. There is no upper Interested individuals are asked to among other offerings. Mr. Nicklaus is minister of the Echo Daaleman, Amber Johnson, Katherine In January, the troop took a tour of age limit for donors, provided they respond by calling the library at (908) The Union County chapter holds Lake Church of Christ, located at 419 Ko, Kelly Kristiansen, Sara the Ashbrook center and initiated meet health requirements. Participants 322-6400. The library is located at meetings on the first and third Wednes- Springfield Avenue in Westfield. McCutcheon and Anna Reid. planning of the service project. Dur- should bring a signed or picture form of North Avenue and Tillotson Road. days of each month at 8 p.m. at the JCC Announces Trip Troop 358 has always enjoyed help- ing the next three months, the girls Cranford United Methodist Church, ing and working with senior citizens. made multiple trips to Ashbrook to Room 23, located at 201 Lincoln Av- To Playhouse Aug. 6 As Daisies, these scouts made snow- play Pokeno, make arts and crafts enue in Cranford. New members are SCOTCH PLAINS – On Wednes- flake ornaments for the Sunrise As- items to decorate the rooms, serve ice always welcome. For more informa- day, August 6, the Jewish Community sisted Living community and sang cream and learn about residents’ per- tion, call Lori at (732) 388-4390 or Center (JCC) of Central New Jersey Christmas carols there. As Brownies, sonal histories. The Westfield Memorial Katy at (908) 272-4881. will sponsor a trip to the Hunterdon they played Bingo with residents at Many friends were made as a result Hills Playhouse to see Let the Good Westfield Senior Citizens Housing. of the girls’ interaction with the se- Library Presents Sisterhood Announces Times Roll, a show celebrating the music For their Bronze Award project, niors for this project. Troop 358 mem- Rummage Sale Sunday of a bygone era. troop members chose to work with bers extended appreciation to their A coach bus will depart at 10:30 a.m. residents at the Ashbrook Nursing and leaders, Angela Ko and Linda AREA – The Sisterhood of Temple from Congregation Beth Israel, located Rehabilitation Center in Scotch Plains. Johnson, as well as their parents, for Sha’arey Shalom will conduct its an- at 18 Shalom Way in Scotch Plains, and Before beginning this project, the supporting them in successfully pur- nual rummage sale on Sunday, August will return there in the late afternoon. scouts completed requirements for suing their Bronze Award. James L. Dean 3 in the temple social hall at 78 South All are welcome. Springfield Avenue in Springfield. Tickets are $75 for JCC members Temple Sha’arey Shalom counts resi- and $80 for non-members, and include Swing Band dents of Westfield and Cranford among both the show and lunch with an “all- its congregation members. you-can-eat” dessert buffet. The rummage sale will take place The JCC is located at 1391 Martine from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 5 to Avenue in Scotch Plains. To make a 7:30 p.m. The Temple Sha’arey Sha- reservation, contact Barbara Weisbart lom Brotherhood, under the leadership at [email protected] or (908) 889- of President Jason Pleva, will provide 8800, extension no. 207. More infor- assistance for the event. Cindy Sigl is mation also is available at jccnj.org. president of the sisterhood. The deadline for reservations is Mon- Items for sale will include house day, August 4. wares, clothing, furniture and toys, among other merchandise. Addition- Caregivers to Hold ally, Sunday evening will be “Bag Night,” when a brown grocery bag can Monthly Meeting be filled up with assorted items for $5. WESTFIELD – A support group for Wednesday, August 6 Sha’arey Shalom is a Reform Jewish those caring for elderly or chronically congregation affiliated with the URJ – ill loved ones will meet on Monday, at 6:30 pm Union for Reform Judaism (formerly August 4 at 8 p.m. in the parish center Union of American Hebrew Congrega- of St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church. tions – UAHC). Meetings are held on the first non- Register by calling 908.789.4090 X 4140. The public is invited to attend the holiday Monday of each month. These Program open to Westfield Memorial 2008 Temple Sha’arey Shalom Sister- are information and sharing sessions. hood rummage sale. For more informa- The parish center is located on Lam- Library and MURAL cardholders. tion, call the temple office at (973) 379- berts Mill Road in Westfield. For more 550 East Broad Street, Westfield 5387, e-mail [email protected] or visit information, call Marilyn Ryan at (908) the temple website, shaarey.org. 233-8757.

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By DAVID B. CORBIN RBI single. Gus Alvarez added a solo and third bases. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times blast and an RBI double, while Ken “I just needed home (base) to Boasting the best record in the en- Miller went 3-for-4 with three runs stumble for the cycle,” commented tire St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Soft- scored and two RBI. Kevin Spellman Killeen. ball League, St. Patrick showed no (2 doubles), Al Betau (triple) and Killeen did score a run without signs of a let up by pounding St. Marty Bernstein each went 3-for-5 stumbling but had another chance David, 18-5, at Jerseyland Field in with two RBI. Scott Curtis had a pair and fouled out. Scotch Plains on July 25. Nursing a of singles, doubled, scored twice and “At least, we didn’t have to dust 6-3 lead after four innings, the Pat’s had an RBI. Kevin St. Onge singled you off for that one,” said teammate “Big Green Machine” came very alive twice and scored three times. and pitcher Keith Gibbons, who con- in the fifth and sixth innings to splat- However, softball was not the only tributed a single and an RBI. ter a blitz of rocket shots deep into the sport played. Tumbling and stum- St. David totaled 15 hits and Dave outfield to take full control of the bling also came into play as Curtis Hill rapped a pair of doubles and scored game. made a great catch in center and fin- once. Jeff Friedlander drilled a two- Jack Kennedy, who scored twice, ished it off with a backward roll and run double, Ken Blaes (RBI) and Bob led the Pats’ 25-hit pelting, going 3- Jim Killeen, who had a two-run double Paridiso (double) both went 2-for-2, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times for-4 with a three-run homer and an and a single, stumbled at first, second CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 PULLING OFF A BUNT SINGLE…Owen Bartok plunks a bunt single to fuel a five-run fifth inning that put the Westfield White firmly in the driver’s seat in the semifinal game against Millburn. LaCORTE DRILLS 3-RUN TRIPLE; ‘UK’, FRIEL 2-FOR-2 Westfield 9s Erupt in 5th, Top Millburn N. J. All-Stars, 6-0

By DAVID B. CORBIN eral sizzling grounders. Millburn sec- plays like that.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ond baseman Alex Tomko made sev- “They may have made one error all An intense pitchers’ duel was eral startling plays, especially one game, a throwing error. Their second abruptly interrupted when the where he grabbed a grounder, tagged baseman was unbelievable! They Westfield Blue scored five runs on six the runner heading to second and came up with a play that 9-year-olds hits in the bottom of the fifth inning tossed to first for a double play. aren’t supposed to make,” said coach en route to a 6-0 victory over Millburn “Both teams played exceptionally Rabinowitz. in the North Jersey All-Star League well in the field. The four pitchers Schiekofer, Nico Mottesi and semifinals at Gumbert Field in pitched great,” said Millburn coach Tomko each had a single for Millburn, Westfield on July 27. Jack Dibble. “Alex Tomko! There’s a while Jordan Brisgell was walked The victory also earned the Blue kid, who probably (in) some years and hit by a pitch and Matt Moriarty the regular-season league title and may not have made our team, but walked once. In fact, Westfield pitcher their only loss was a 1-0 decision to every time we ask him to do some- Ukrainskyj encountered problems Millburn. thing in the tryouts, he’s probably the when he hit Brisgell to start the sec- “It was a nice sense for our boys to smartest player I have ever coached. ond inning and followed with a walk know that when they lose a game, He made up for any shortcomings to Moriarty. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times they get better and they play them with his brain. Kids, who don’t un- Coach Rabinowitz walked to the NOT QUITE GETTING TO FIRST ON TIME…St. David’s Jerry Miccolis does not get to first base before St. Patrick first again, they can beat them,” said derstand the game, don’t make double CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 baseman Jim Killeen receives the throw from shortstop Al Betau. Westfield coach Al Rabinowitz. Westfield Blue pitchers Mike Ukrainskyj and Matt LaCorte com- bined for 10 strikeouts, while yield- High School Juniors! Cranford Baseball 12s Edge ing just three hits, two walks and a hit batter. Millburn starting pitcher Rich Schiekofer struck out two and al- lowed just three hits, a hit batter and Coaches and Admissions' Officers one walk before being relieved in the WF Blue, 4-3, in N.P. Semis fifth inning by Kyle Mangold. Need Your Recruiting DVD's Now!! Defense was just as effective as the By FRED LECOMTE Cavallo, who added, “Norris has been to right. 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Marc Cavallo slapped the tag on two & Cranford’s Danny Cruz pitched runners in the second inning and held E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE nearly two innings, hit two batters, on to three foul tips for outs. walked three, struck out two and al- “He’s been a tremendous backstop lowed one hit. Reliever Troy Kettler for us and he was on today. He has fanned 10 batters, gave up two hits kept the ball in front and caught foul and walked two. Westfield Blue starter tips time-and-time again in critical Bradley Norris tossed four innings, situations,” said coach Cavallo. allowed five hits, struck out four and Shortstop Justin Slavin wiped out walked two. Reliever Mark Lazzarotti two runners heading home with the allowed two hits, walked two and bases loaded in the second inning and fanned one. made a good read on a steaming liner “It was a very tight game up until in the fifth. Third baseman Matt that last inning. We missed opportu- Lazzarotti slapped on a timely tag in nities and left guys on base. If a the fifth and Nick Mennona made a couple of those guys scored, the re- great catch in centerfield in the sixth. sult may have been a little different. “Very, very nice plays by Slavin. Unfortunately our bats did not come Bases loaded, infield in, two balls alive when they needed to. Give credit lined to him and he throws them out at to Cranford. They played a strong the plate,” said coach Cavallo. game. We beat them twice before but Cranford plated two runs in the top they came ready to play,” said of the first. Rich Larkin singled and Westfield Head Coach Anthony Corey Birch uncorked an RBI sac fly

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After the umpire switched evening was made by Gracia off a softballs, Gibbons explained, “It’s not shot to deep center by Spellman in the the ball we use in this league. It’s a seventh inning. Just a few years ear- juiced ball.” lier, a house stood in the area where While St. David failed to score Gracia made his over the head snag. runs in innings three, four and five, While playing third, Bernstein the Pats tallied three runs in the fifth grabbed a grounder, touched third and put the St. David “Men in Black” and fired to first for a double play. in a trance in the sixth when they David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Rothenberg and Miller each made a plated nine runs on 10 hits, which MAKING THE PLAY TO FIRST…Westfield White second baseman Zach fine putout at first base for their re- included Alvarez’s solo blast and Rabinowitz flicks an underhanded toss to first in time to make the putout. Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times spective teams. Kennedy’s three-run homer. A VERY BIG HIT FOR TYLER…12-year old Blue Devil second baseman Tyler Bowman proudly digs in at home plate after blasting his two-run home run to deep Friedlander’s slashing two-run Nigro singled and scored in the centerfield in the first inning. Bowman later cracked a single in his two at bats. double to leftfield gave the Daves a 2- sixth for St. David and Hill doubled 0 lead entering the top of the second and scored on Lou Blau’s grounder to Westfield 9s Erupt in 5th, Top but Miller poked an RBI single and short in the seventh. Killeen cracked a two-run double St. Patrick 031 239 0 18 Cranford Baseball 12s Edge before stumbling unsafely into third St. David 210 001 1 5 Millburn N. J. All-Stars, 6-0 to give the Pats a 3-2 lead. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 “We’re right back in it,” shouted See photos of Sports: WF Blue, 4-3, in N.P. Semis Gibbons. mound to offer some advise. From run triple to the right field fence and there, Ukrainskyj fanned the next Neiswenter hopped an RBI single CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 St. Onge added, “Let’s play some on www.goleader.com defense now. That’s all!” three batters. past short. Westfield’s Brendan Smith walked scored on Kettler’s RBI single. The Westfield/Millburn 9 Baseball “I said there’s a lot of pressure but “After five innings, it was a 1-0 Blaes tied the score with an RBI Westfield/Cranford 12s and Tyler Bowman unloaded a two- Blue threatened in the fourth when single in the second but St. Pat scored we have one game, two games left all game. In the fifth, we put a couple of run home run over the centerfielder’s Bowman lined a long single to left, St. Pat/St. David Softball year. If you are not going to have fun hits together then our big stick, Matt a run in the third on Spellman’s sac- Westfield/Union 10 Baseball head to even the game at 2-2. Davis Kane unleashed a standup rifice fly and two more in the fourth and enjoy yourself, I have 10 kids out LaCorte, put one to the fence. You “Tremendous hit! We needed that double to center and Matt Lazzarotti Click – All Photos on right here who want to do it,” said coach could just see everybody take a nice on Miller’s RBI single and Alvarez’s Click – Photos on left – Scroll spark. Just a perfect, perfect shot! He walked to load the bases. Kettler, RBI double. Rabinowitz. “He said, ‘You know breath and say, ‘Okay, we got this,’ ” hustled around the bases and gave us however, fanned the next two batters. coach, I’m going to have fun and I’m said coach Rabinowitz. an opportunity to get our heads back Cranford plated the go-ahead run going to strike out the next three “Both teams hit well throughout into the game and think positive,” in the sixth when Brandon Chen kids.’ We try to work inside, outside, the whole season but Westfield hit the said coach Cavallo. walked and scooted home on Union County Senior 50+ up and down. When he hit his spot, he ball much better today,” said coach Westfield took a 3-2 lead in the Paglieri’s double to center. was basically unhittable.” Dibble. “Timely hitting was what the second. Norris took one for his team. “We’re a hitting team. We’ve Westfield scored a run in the fourth. game was all about. One of the things Frank Pinney and Slavin each drew mercied a number of teams in many Softball League Standings: Jack Neiswenter was hit by a pitch, that you have to do is minimize that walks to load the pods. Next, Matt of our games. We had a five-day lay- 50+ DIVISION A (as of July 27): Vales and Rich Polonitza had three advanced to second on a wild pitch big inning. Four or five runs is a big Achaubault took the second pitch to off and maybe the bats got a little TEAM W L hits each for Commerce. John Silva, and stole third. After Victor Cruz drew hurdle to come back against a team his body, sending Norris home for the stale for this game,” concluded coach Bare Necessities 19 1 Fred DiMartino and the returning a walk, Ukrainskyj, who was 2-for-2, that’s going to play good defense and score. Cavallo. Buffy’s Tavern 17 2 Awnings Galore 11 9 Frank “Frankie Tags” Tartaglione led looped an RBI single over second. has sound pitching.” The Cougars growled back with a Cranford 201 001 4 American Legion/LLG 8 13 the Bankers’ defense. Westfield’s five-run inning began with Matt Jacob, Connor Kirkwood, run in the third. Larkin singled and Westfield Blue 210 000 3 D&K Associates 7 14 SMC 10, The Office 7 Rabinowitz’s single to right. Owen Drew Pickard, Jeff Rosenthal, Brian Iceman’s Karaoke 5 14 The Office scored three runs in the Bartok laid down a bunt single and Lannino and Jack Hlavacek also par- 50+ DIVISION B: top of the first, but slowed down. Bill James Friel (2-for-2) singled. Patrick ticipated for Millburn. Arthur Xaio TEAM W L Hinkle had two hits and two RBI, and Chirichella added an RBI infield and Phil Zanfagna played in the out- SMC 18 3 Re/Max 10 11 Rich Goski hit a two-run homer in the grounder and Ian Mueller followed field for Westfield. 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Annies In a seesaw game that had four lead (As of July 25:) Keith Middleton went 3-for-4, in- Creative 12, LA Law 11 changes in the last two innings, KMD TEAM W L Pct St. Patrick 12 5 .706 cluding a home run, and Chris LA Law scored six in the top of the crossed the plate twice in the bottom Giordano homered, singled and seventh, tying the game. Creative St. Luke 9 6 .600 of the seventh to win. St. Anne 9 7 .563 scored three runs. Joe McEvoy was answered with two outs when Karl Northwestern 11, Associated 4 St. Jude 9 8 .529 2-for-3 and Frank Chupko, Steve Grossmann singled and Tom Insurer Pete Osborn hit a grand St. Joseph 8 9 .471 Polak and Frank DeFaria added two Lombardi doubled courtesy runner slam in the first inning. Tom SAINTS DIVISION: hits apiece. Jack Ley (5-for-5, 3 BASEBALL ALL-STARS…Six Westfield boys participated in the Central Jersey Bob Failla in with the winning run. Romanowicz and Rich Grossberg had TEAM W L Pct doubles, HR) and Lou Messano Baseball League 10U All-Star game held at Krausche Field in North Plainfield on Commerce 9, Kilkenny 6 three hits each. Jack Helfrich had two St. David 9 7 .563 (double, HR), Brian Mahoney, Russ July 11. Pictured, left to right, are: Chris Rinaldi, Owen Colwell, Vin Difilippo, Commerce scored three runs in the St. Anthony 9 8 .529 hits for Associated Auto Parts. St. Aloysius 8 8 .500 Voorhees, Bob Cummo and Bryan Eric Varakian, Tyler Roth and Rowan Oberman. top of the seventh and held on. Felix American Legion 7, D&K 6 St. Matthew 4 11 .267 Pantano added two hits apiece. The Legionnaires triumphed in St. Stephen 4 12 .250 St. Jude 15, St. Aloysius 12 nine innings. St. Anne 15, St. Anthony 11 Jude blasted seven runs in the fifth Leave your car in the garage, Buffy’s Tavern 15, Awnings Galore 7 St. Anne posted four runs in the inning and three in the seventh. 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Daily instruction on dribbling and ball handling, shoot- ing, passing and defense was empha- sized, as well as daily contests and games. CONTEST WINNERS AND AWARDS: 1. Most Improved – Junior Division: Lauren Sgro, International Division: Devyn Heinzerlinig and Nicholas McLane; College Division: Aiden Hamilton. 2. Mr./Ms. Hustle – Junior Division: Melina McDevitt and Dan Wilkinison; International Division: Carly McDevitt and Cameron Chin; College Division: Marissa Cafaro and Chris Romano. 3. Best Defense – Junior Division: David B. Corbin (July 28, 1999 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Allison Mattesich and Cory Billings; POOF! MARKS IS ON THE MARK AT HOME…Lee Marks of the Jolly Trolley International Division: Hope creates a huge dust cloud as he plows into home base in the sixth inning as Rothenberg and Mike Ferraro; College Checchio Chiropractic catcher Dave Duelks waits for the ball. Checchio Chiro- Division: Julie Penzack and Chris Pettit. practic defeated the Jolly Trolley, 4-3. 4. Best Rebounder – Junior Division: Amanda Wisniewski and Michael Birle; International Division: Rachel Mattesich and Tom Reilly; College Division: Olivia D. Blair Corbin’s Manning and Jackson Boyle. 5. Best Ball Handler – Junior Division: Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Matt Manning and Jason Lee; Interna- NAILED AT HOME PLATE… 10 year-old Farmer Corey Birch fell victim to a major league throw to the plate by shortstop tional Division: Emily Greaney and Will Justin Slavin and the tag-out by Nick Mele. The two Devils stars repeated the feat once again on the next play. Westfield Schwartz; College Division: Una defeated Union, 9-3, in the CJBL semis. Heinzerling and Jon Lee. 6. Best All-Around – Junior Division: Blue Devils Raiders Kaitlin MacKin and Marck Natiello; In- ternational Division: Olivia Luzzi and DiFILIPPO SHINES ON MOUND, REAPS 2 DBLS, 3 RBI Owen Bartok; College Division: Kelcie Ehler and Tyler Bowman. 7). Hot Shot contest winners – Dan Wilkinson, Mark Natiello, Lauren Sgro, Mike Ferraro, Emily Greaney, Veronica WF White Trims Union, 9-3, Walk Down Memory Lane Grycan, Chris Lazzarotti, Una Heinzirling and John Birle. 8. Intensity Lay-Up winners – Dan From the archives of The Westfield picked up the victory. Wilkinson, Mark Natiello, Olivia Luzzi, Leader and The Scotch Plains- July 30, 2000: Club 40, truly re- Owen Bartok, John Birle, Chris Fanwood Times – www.goleader.com laxed after zooming to a 9-0 lead by Lazzarotti and Una Heinzirling. In CJBL 10s Semifinals July 28, 2003: The Scotch Plains the fourth inning, held off a diminu- 16U Cobras girls softball team capped tive late-inning sparkle by the Old By FRED LECOMTE Tommy Summers each singled and think that really helped us mentally to a successful season by winning, 12- Stars to win, 11-4, in JCC Softball Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Scott Tupper worked two walks. stay in the game. We kind of set the 2, over Westfield in the Parkway League action at Tamaques Park. Alan Heightened intensity was evident The Farmers totaled six hits and tone from there on,” said coach Rinaldi. League championship game. Cobra Kaufman clobbered a two-run homer. when the Westfield White 10-year- Isiah Guzman led with two hits and Westfield added a run in the second Elaine Piniat pitched the seven in- July 29, 1999: The Scotch Plains- old baseball team burst forward with two runs scored in his two trips to the when Varakian ripped a double to nings for the win. Jessica Guerriero Fanwood 11’s won the battle of the a five-run first inning then paced it- plate. Mike DePalma went 2-for-2, center and crossed the dish on went the distance for Westfield. Me- tribes, defeating the West Caldwell self to roll past a good Union team, 9- Josh Stern rapped a double and Bobby Difilippo’s double. Union answered lissa Sette had two singles and a walk. Chiefs, 15-12, in seven innings, in the 3, in the Central Jersey Baseball Sloane singled and scored a run. with a run in the fourth when DePalma Taylor Cianciatta rapped a two-run championship game of the John League semifinals at Gumbert Field “Difilippo was really clutch for us hopped a single to center and scored double and an RBI single. Fiorino Memorial Baseball Tourna- on July 26. today. He came out and threw four on Guzman’s single. July 29, 2004: Hunter Avenue sank ment at Gumbert Field in Westfield. Westfield received a strong pitch- real solid innings and he let his de- In the bottom of the fourth, the Midway express with a salvo of Raider Kyle Gates slammed two ing performance from three of its fense do the job behind him. They Westfield tallied two more runs to its six runs in the first inning, then cruised singles, a double and a triple and pitching aces, Vincent Difilippo, Chris made some unbelievable plays. total on Difilippo’s two-run double to to a 9-5 victory in Game 1 of the scored four times, while collecting Rinaldi and Hopper Murray. In four Rinaldi came in, threw an inning and left. The final run came in the fifth playoffs of the Fanwood Old Men’s three RBI, and Dom Price had three innings, Difilippo tossed a five-hitter, kept them off the board and Hopper when Boutsikaris hammered his triple Softball Association at Forest Road hits and scored three runs, while fanned one batter and walked one in closed it out in the sixth. Behind the to center and headed home safely on Park. Hunter slugger Steve Kamins knocking in two runs. his 52 throws. Rinaldi sat down all dish, Mele and Anderson really caught a wild pitch. used the “thunder stick” to poke an July 24, 1998: Angels Division three batters in the fifth inning and a solid game,” said Westfield Head “Offensively, it is a deep lineup, RBI single and crunch a monumental leader St. Jude erupted for nine runs Murray closed out the game with a Coach Joe Rinaldi. one thru twelve you can count on 330' shot into parts unknown. in the fourth inning and held off a late scoreless one-hit performance. The Farmers harvested a run in the guys to come through in the clutch. July 27, 2001: The Westfield 10- rally by Saints Division leader St. Difilippo, who bashed a pair of top of the first inning on Stern’s RBI Difilippo did it on the mound and did year-old baseball team won the Michael to pull off an 11-10 victory doubles, walked and had three RBI, double but Westfield came out and it with his bat. Boutsikaris came up Middle Atlantic Region Champion- in St. Bart’s Oldtimers Softball led the Blue Devils’ 12-hit-attack. took advantage of the Union pitcher’s with a huge hit, while Summers and ship by beating Marlton, NJ, 6-2, in League action at Jerseyland Field. BREAKING RECORDS…On July 19, Chris Boutsikaris powered a triple, control problems, combining four hits, Murray contributed,” said coach Newark, Del. to earn the right play in The “Gang Green” St. Jude boosted the Willow Grove Barracudas beat singled in a run and crossed the plate one double and three walks to tally Rinaldi. “It was nice to see Hopper the inaugural Babe Ruth World Se- its record to 14-1. Tom Rutkowski, Highland Swim Club, making their in his three trips to the plate. Nick five runs in the bottom of the inning. coming out. He really had some good ries, featuring 10 teams, in Vincennes, Tony Perfilio, Joe Romash, Joe Dolan, record 4-0. Seven records were bro- ken, including the 15/18 100-meter in- Mele whacked a two-run single. Brett “We were down by one and I told swings lately. Some of the balls Ind, on August 3. Matt Munizzi had a Fran Lienhard, Lou DeChristofaro dividual medley by Scott Marino at Robertshaw hammered a RBI double our guys, ‘We have to be aggressive at haven’t fallen but today they did and pair of RBI singles, Mike Kent rapped and Bob Elmi drove in runs, and Jeff 1:10.13 and the girls 9/10 25-meter free and Murray delivered an RBI single. the plate, smarter bats’. We looked for that was key for us.” an RBI double and Dave Pusar poked Friedlander whacked a two-run single style by Amanda Banasiak, pictured, Eric Varakian doubled, Chris Rinaldi, our pitches and when we got them, we Union 100 101 3 an RBI single. Pitcher Todd Saunders in the inning. at 15.25. Devin Anderson, Chris Varano and drove them. We put five up and that I Westfield 510 21x 9

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Want A Low Monthly Payment? Meet with a local Gold Services Manager or call 800-788-7338. Page 12 Thursday, July 31, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield Silver Nips Blue, 5-4, In RVBL 8-Year-Old Playoffs The Westfield Silver 8-year-olds themselves down 4-3 when the game edged their cross-town rivals, was postponed. Westfield Blue, 5-4, in the first round After a scoreless fifth, Silver added of the Raritan Valley Baseball League another run, as Alex Apostolos drew playoffs in a game that began on a key walk. In their last licks, Blue Tuesday, July 22, at Tamaques Park, threatened, but Silver pitcher Matt and due to weather, finished three Meusel shut down the heart of the days later. lineup. Michael Birle made a sliding Westfield Blue scored first, but catch in foul territory alongside first Westfield Silver tied it up in the sec- to preserve the victory. ond as Matt Bromberg singled, stole “It was a great game,” said Silver two bases and scored on a base hit. coach Lee Taylor. “I’m excited for Silver pitcher Cory Hiltz shut down the boys.” Blue in the bottom of the inning, with Westfield Silver then went on to WINNING SEASON…Westfield Silver 10Us celebrate their winning season. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times help from infielders John O’Hern and defeat Warren, 10-9, to advance to the Pictured, from top, left to right, are: Head Coach Jeff Rembisz and Assistant Hyatt Hills Golf Teaching Pro Gary Ostrega John Humiston, and catcher Matt semifinals. Coach Ping Liu, Jesse Liu, Drew Russo, Billy Fitzpatrick, Zack Kelly, Johnny Barmakian. Westfield Blue players were Cory Link, Devin Zrebiec, J. Mack Rembisz, Connor Russell, Alex Knepper, Matt Silver scored three more in the Billings, Jack Mislinski, Andy Mulvey, Tyler Faris, Dillon Scott and Ben Fleschler. Missing from photo: Matt Golf Teaching Pro Explains fourth. Ben Strauss knocked in Chris Eliades, Robbie Faktor, Lee Macik, Callaghan Dwyer and Asstistant Coach Joe Dwyer. Marner, Devin McLane knocked in Beauchamp, Graham Studwell, Jack Strauss and Sean Taylor drove home Johnson, Johnny Sickles, Christopher The Greenside Bunker Shot Ryan Chirichella. Westfield Blue got O’Connor, Mark Schiavo, Tanner Westfield Silver 10s Finish two back, but thanks to Bryce Devin, Miles Brancatella, Brett By GARY OSTREGA sand and ball advancing towards flag Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times (note: open face of club in picture). If Dannevig’s fielding at short, found Denner and Peyton Schlett. First Season with 8-6 Record This greenside bunker shot is most done well, you will hear a distinctive commonly referred to as the sand thump as the flange bounces and de- The Westfield Silver 10U baseball but Zack Kelly closed it out by striking shot. There are several important steps flects from digging excessively into team, coached by Jeff Rembisz, Joe out the side in the sixth. to consider for its success. the sand. The ball should carry mostly Dwyer and Ping Liu, finished its in- “Our team was a bigger underdog 1. Proper equipment: A 56-degree in the air to target then spin to the augural season with an 8-6 record, than the Giants were in the Super sand wedge with a wide flange (area right. including wins in four out of its last Bowl,” said coach Rembisz, “But they of the bottom of club) is best and 4. Length of the swing: It should be five games. Silver’s season ended in a believed in themselves and they came preferably with a minimum of 10 constant and 3/4 length. Vary the speed tight second round, 5-4, playoff loss to play. The coaches and parents were degrees of bounce (angle of leading of the swing to judge length. to Westfield Blue. really proud of them.” edge to trailing edge of flange when Gary Ostrega PGA, a Westfield resi- The highlight of Silver’s season Against Westfield Blue, Devin the shaft is in the vertical position.) It dent, is the Teaching Pro at the Hyatt was a 3-2 victory over top-ranked Zrebiec doubled and scored would serve as the most versatile Hills Golf Complex in Clark. Lessons Kenilworth in the first round of the Knepper’s single. Westfield Blue took choice. Additionally, a 60-degree can be made by appointment at (732) playoffs. Kenilworth had mercied a 2-1 lead but Matt Macik made an wedge could be added for higher softer 669-9100 (10+ runs) Silver twice previously. inning-ending stab. Silver added two landing shots. With superb pitching from Jesse Liu runs two RBI singles from Rembisz 2. Address position: Bury shoes WTA Men’s Masters and Zack Kelly, Kenilworth was held and Fleschler and a hard groundout into sand past soles, slightly wider to just two hits. Connor Russell, Billy by Zack Kelly. than shoulder width and left of paral- Tennis Ladder Told: Fitzpatrick, Dillon Scott and catcher Matt Mulvey, Drew Russo, Dillon lel to hole. Have plenty of knee bend Ben Fleschler, who made an inning- Scott and Tyler Faris added strong with weight more on left side. Ball The WTA ladder season Men’s ending throw to second to nab a speedy bats in the game. Helping the team all position should be under the left eye. Masters (50+) standings at the close runner, helped defensively. season with strong catching was Use a neutral grip position with club of the sixth reporting period, which Alex Knepper started the game with Callaghan Dwyer. open. ended July 27, are listed. a walk and scored the first run when “It was a great season for my Why bury your feet into sand? To John Mancini stayed on top of the Johnny Link drew a bases-loaded walk. coaches and myself because we saw test the density of the sand and stabil- ladder defeating Peter Lee. Joe J. Mack Rembisz, Fleschler, Liu and so much improvement in all the play- ity of your lower body to ensure con- Donnolo kept the second spot with GREAT GAME…Westfield Silver 8s topped Westfield Blue, 5-4, in the playoffs. Drew Russo added hits to give ers throughout the summer, “ said sistency. Your natural swing motion wins over Chris Wendel and Henry Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Ben Strauss, Bryce Dannevig, Matt Meusel, Westfield two more runs. Kenilworth coach Rembisz, “That’s what it’s all Williams. Lee moved up to third after Devin McLane, Ryan Chirichella, John Humiston and Sean Taylor; middle row, would bottom to the level of your John O’Hern, Cory Hiltz, Chris Marner, Matt Bromberg, Matt Barmakian, Alex scored in the fourth and fifth innings, about.” soles, which are into the sand, thus defeating Mike McGlynn. Jim Oslislo defeated Wendel. Don Dohm drops Apostolos and Michael Birle; back row, Coaches John Apostolos, J.D. Dannevig, taking the prescribed depth of divot. Lee Taylor, John Humiston and Jason McLane. 3. Strategy for proper execution: due to inactivity. Lee was the most Use a more vertical arm-swing mo- active with three matches. tion on the line of play, with mini- 1. John Mancini (6)* WTA Men’s Singles Tennis Ladder Told: mum body rotation, staying flat- 2. Joe Donnolo (13)* 3. Peter Lee (9)* Number-1 seed Melvin Diep won 1. Mel Diep (7)* 25. Stu Gruskin(5)* footed. The desired divot of sand 4. Mike McGlynn (10)* should be football shaped with the 8-4 over the number 5 Tuyen Diep. 2. C. Newsome(7)* 26. David Ferio (9) 5. Jim Oslislo (8)* 3. P. Newsome(8)* 27. Joe Donnolo(5) 6. Chris Wendel (18)* Cristina Newsome also defeated Diep, 4. Rob Errazo(6)* 28. Manny Erlich(1) PUBLIC NOTICE 7. Henry Williams (5)* 10-2. Paul Newsome stopped Rich- 5. T. Diep (23)* 29. Mike Muroff (9) 8. Don Dohm (3) 6. Rich Pardo(24)* 30. Andy Cohen(1)* UNION COUNTY BOARD ard Pardo (10-4), Azim Saifee (8-4) 9. Brian Greenfield (1) and Tuyen Diep (6-4, 6-3) to keep the 7. Weldon Chin(15)* 31. C. Farella(10)* OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS No matches reported: Dewey 8. Rich Stewart(4)* 32. F. Adriaens(8)* NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Rainville, Todd Krell number-3 spot. Robert Errazo stayed 9. Tom Bauer (4) 33. Andy Ross(14)* Date Adopted: 07/24/08 ( ) Matches played at number four with a 7-5, 6-0 win 10. Ethan Krell(6) 34. G. Brown(3)* Public Notice is hereby given that the * match played in reporting period. 11. Vin Camuto(3) 35. Azim Saifee(3)* Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- over Pardo. Tuyen Diep topped Joshua Report matches played to Suri (10-4), Francis Adriaens (6-3, 6- 12. Tim Ko (14)* 36. M. Rappoport(3)* ers has awarded a contract without com- [email protected] 13. T. Bigosinski(10)* 37. Warren Friss(1) petitive bidding as a Professional Service 3) and Weldon Chin (6-2, 6-2). Pardo PUBLIC NOTICE 14. I. Bouchouev(9)*38. P. Magierski(1) pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This remained the most active with 24 15. Tyler Cusick(2)* 39. H. Williams(2) contract and the resolution authorizing it is UNION COUNTY BOARD 16. Steve Lee (4)* 40. Kevin Gapp(5) available for public inspection in the Office matches played for the season. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 17. Mike Manders(3)* 41. B. Greenfield(1) of the Clerk of the Board. The next reporting period ends on NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD August 10 with the season ending on 18. Mike Gonella(4) 42. Zac Friss RESOLUTION NO: 2008-0617 Date Adopted: 07/24/08 19. C. Wendel(16)* 43. Todd Krell AWARDED TO: Jacqueline Napper, Public Notice is hereby given that the September 1. Eight matches played 20. Josh Suri(16)* 44. Rich Boland PsyD. PsyPharm, Plainfield, New Jer- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- are needed to qualify for the playoff. 21. Vito Nisita(10)* 45. Mike Pastore sey ers has awarded a contract without com- Please report all match activity to 22. E. Bronander(6)*46. M. Abbattista SERVICES: to provide professional psy- petitive bidding as a Professional Service Richard Pardo at 23. Rod North(3) 47. Sravan Emany UNDEFEATED, 5-0 SEASON…The Willow Grove Barracudas defeated Cranford chology services for the Residents/pa- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This 24. D. Loffredo(9)* 48. Nate Weiss Swim Club on July 26, to go undefeated for the second season in a row. The coaches tients at Runnells Specialized Hospital contract and the resolution authorizing it is [email protected]. *denotes match played in current re- PERIOD: August 1, 2008-July 31, 2009 available for public inspection in the Office porting period (pictured, from left) Lindsay Hauptman, Mike Miller, Kate Kosenick and head COSTS: in the amount of $3,600. of the Clerk of the Board. PUBLIC NOTICE ( ) cumulative matches played Coach Christine Marino worked with the swimmers since early June. Many Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk records were broken this season due to a strong 9/10 girls group and Olympic RESOLUTION NO: 2008-0628 UNION COUNTY BOARD of the Board of Chosen Freeholders PUBLIC NOTICE hopeful Scott Marino. AWARDED TO: England Orthopedics, OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 1 T - 7/31/08, The Leader Fee: $21.42 Inc., Avenel, New Jersey NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SERVICES: to provide prosthetic and Date Adopted: 07/24/08 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS orthotic services for the patients at Runnells Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD Specialized Hospital Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 07/24/08 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PERIOD: August 1, 2008- July 31, 2009 ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD COSTS: in an amount not to exceed petitive bidding as a Professional Service Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 07/24/08 Date Adopted: 07/24/08 Date Adopted: 07/24/08 $30,000 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk contract and the resolution authorizing it is petitive bidding as a Professional Service Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- of the Board of Chosen Freeholders available for public inspection in the Office pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- 1 T - 7/31/08, The Leader Fee: $21.42 of the Clerk of the Board. contract and the resolution authorizing it is petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service RESOLUTION NO: 2008-0625 available for public inspection in the Office pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This PUBLIC NOTICE AWARDED TO: Erin Pojanowksi, PA- of the Clerk of the Board. contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office UNION COUNTY BOARD C., Hospitalist Associates, Summit, New RESOLUTION NO: 2008-0627 available for public inspection in the Office Jersey of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS AWARDED TO: Somerset Prosthetic of the Clerk of the Board. SERVICES: to provide professional NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD & Orthotics, Inc., Bound Brook, New RESOLUTION NO: 2008-0619 RESOLUTION NO: 2008-0616 RESOLUTION NO: 2008-0629 Date Adopted: 07/24/08 medical services to the patients/residents Jersey AWARDED TO: Vashdeo Harjani, MD, AWARDED TO: Joann Duffy, RRT, at Runnells Specialized Hospital AWARDED TO: Speech & Hearing Public Notice is hereby given that the SERVICES: to provide prosthetic and Hospital Associates, Summit, New Jer- CCRC, Springfield, New Jersey PERIOD: September 1, 2008- August Associates, Westfield, New Jersey Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- orthotic services for the patients at Runnells sey SERVICES: to provide respiratory SERVICES: to provide audiology ser- ers has awarded a contract without com- 31, 2009 Specialized Hospital SERVICES: to provide professional therapy care services for the residents/ COSTS: (This is a fee for service vices for the residents/patients at Runnells petitive bidding as a Professional Service PERIOD: August 1, 2008-July 31, 2009 medical services to the residents/patients patients at Runnells Specialized Hospital agreement at no cost to the County) Specialized Hospital pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This COSTS: in an amount not to exceed at Runnells Specialized Hospital PERIOD: August 1, 2008-July 31, 2009 PERIOD: August 1, 2008- July 31, 2009 contract and the resolution authorizing it is Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk $30,000 PERIOD: September 1, 2008-August COSTS: in the amount of $13,200. of the Board of Chosen Freeholders COSTS: in an the amount of $10,000 available for public inspection in the Office Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk 31, 2009 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk 1 T - 7/31/08, The Leader Fee: $22.95 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Clerk of the Board. of the Board of Chosen Freeholders COSTS: (This is a fee for service of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 7/31/08, The Leader Fee: $21.93 agreement at no cost to the County) 1 T - 7/31/08, The Leader Fee: $20.40 1 T - 7/31/08, The Leader Fee: $20.40 RESOLUTION NO: 2008-0677 PUBLIC NOTICE Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk (amending Resolution No. 2008-424) PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD of the Board of Chosen Freeholders PUBLIC NOTICE AWARDED TO: Schenck, Price, 1 T - 7/31/08, The Leader Fee: $22.95 Smith, & King, Morristown, New Jersey OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD SERVICES: special counsel in the mat- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ter entitled Robert Travisano v. UC, et al. Date Adopted: 07/24/08 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD COSTS: for an additional sum of $2,500 Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 07/24/08 UNION COUNTY BOARD Date Adopted: 07/24/08 Date Adopted: 07/24/08 for a new total contract amount not to Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the exceed $47,500 ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk petitive bidding as a Professional Service ers has awarded a contract without com- Date Adopted: 07/24/08 ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- of the Board of Chosen Freeholders pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This petitive bidding as a Professional Service Public Notice is hereby given that the petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service 1 T - 7/31/08, The Leader Fee: $21.42 contract and the resolution authorizing it is pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This available for public inspection in the Office contract and the resolution authorizing it is ers has awarded a contract without com- contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is PUBLIC NOTICE of the Clerk of the Board. available for public inspection in the Office petitive bidding as a Professional Service available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO: 2008-0657 of the Clerk of the Board. UNION COUNTY BOARD contract and the resolution authorizing it is (amending Resolution No. 942-2005) RESOLUTION NO: 2008-0660 RESOLUTION NO: 2008-0618 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS available for public inspection in the Office RESOLUTION NO: 2008-0662 AWARDED TO: Trinitas Hospital, (amending Resolution No. 2008-167) AWARDED TO: Samir Patel, MD, Hos- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD of the Clerk of the Board. AWARDED TO: Catholic Community Elizabeth, New Jersey AWARDED TO: Kanen Psychologi- pital Associates, Summit, New Jersey Date Adopted: 07/24/08 Services, Cranford, New Jersey SERVICES: to provide individual therapy cal Services, PA, Ridgewood, New Jer- RESOLUTION NO: 2008-0630 SERVICES: to provide professional Public Notice is hereby given that the SERVICES: to provide an alcohol and sessions to victims of sexual assault in the sey medical services to the residents/patients Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- AWARDED TO: Speech & Hearing drug treatment program for the female Union County SERVICES: Psychological evaluation Associates, Westfield, New Jersey at Runnells Specialized Hospital ers has awarded a contract without com- inmate population at the Union County Jail PERIOD: July 1, 2008-June 30, 2009 Services SERVICES: to provide speech and lan- PERIOD: September 1, 2008-August petitive bidding pursuant to N.J.S.A. PERIOD: January 1, 2008-December COSTS: at a rate of $75 per hour total- COSTS: in an additional amount of 31, 2009 40A:11-5(M) and in accordance with the guage pathology services for the resi- 31, 2008 ing $3,000 per month for a total amount $5,000 for a new total contract amount not dents/patients at Runnells Specialized COSTS: (This is a fee for service requirements for extraordinary, COSTS: in an amount not to exceed of $36,000 to exceed $18,000. Hospital agreement at no cost to the County) unspecificable services. This contract and $81,332 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk the resolution authorizing it are available PERIOD: August 1, 2008- July 31, 2009 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders COSTS: in an the amount of $85,000 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders for public inspection in the Office of the of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 7/31/08, The Leader Fee: $22.95 1 T - 7/31/08, The Leader Fee: $21.93 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk 1 T - 7/31/08, The Leader Fee: $21.93 Clerk of the Board. 1 T - 7/31/08, The Leader Fee: $21.93 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders RESOLUTION No: 2008-0641 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 7/31/08, The Leader Fee: $21.42 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE AWARED TO: Life Insurance Com- UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD pany of North America, Bloomfield, PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Connecticut OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD SERVICE: Renewing the Accident and NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 07/24/08 Date Adopted: 07/24/08 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 07/24/08 Health Insurance for Watchung Stables Date Adopted: 07/24/08 Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the PERIOD: July 1, 2008- June 30, 2009 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 07/24/08 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- COSTS: in an amount not to exceed Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the ers has awarded a contract without com- $11,203 (No increase) ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service AWARED TO: Hartford Bond Center, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This ers has awarded a contract without com- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Rockaway, New Jersey contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is petitive bidding as a Professional Service contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is SERVICE: Renewing the Bond for available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office Lawrence Caroselli of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. contract and the resolution authorizing it is of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. PERIOD: June 28, 2008-June 27, 2009 available for public inspection in the Office RESOLUTION NO: 2008-0671 RESOLUTION NO: 2008-0678 RESOLUTION NO: 2008-0676 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO: 2008-0694 AWARDED TO: The Louis Berger (amending Resolution No. 2008-116) ( amending Resolution No. 2008-175) $1,644. (No increase) (amending Resolution: 2008-0124) Group, Morristown, New Jersey AWARDED TO: Schenck, Price, RESOLUTION NO: 2008-0672 AWARDED TO: Trenk, Dispasquale, AWARDED TO: Strategic Media AWARED TO: Hartford Bond Center, SERVICES: to design and manage the Smith, & King, Morristown, New Jersey AWARDED TO: Matrix New World, Webster, Della Fera & Sodano, West Group, Union City, New Jersey Rockaway, New Jersey construction of modernization and im- SERVICES: special counsel in the mat- East Hanover, New Jersey Orange, New Jersey SERVICES: Increasing the contract SERVICE: Renewing the Public Official provements to the intersection of Diamond ter entitled Estate of Donald Davis v. UC, SERVICES: Professional engineering SERVICES: special counsel in the mat- amount for media consulting/marketing Bond for Arlene Verniero Hill Road/ New Providence Road (CR655) et al. services remediation and monitoring of ter entitled Eduardo Tapari v. UC, et al. services. PERIOD: June 28, 2008-June 29, 2009 and Valley Road (CR527) in Berkeley COSTS: for an additional sum of $5,000 the Union County Public Works Facility, COSTS: for an additional sum of $5,000 COSTS: $38,080 for a new total amount CPSTS: in an amount not to exceed Heights, New Jersey for a new total contract amount not to Scotch Plains, New Jersey for a new total contract amount not to of $136,080 $100. (No increase) COSTS: in the amount of $89,970. exceed $35,000 COSTS:$60,000 exceed $30,000 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 7/31/08, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T - 7/31/08, The Leader Fee: $34.68 1 T - 7/31/08, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T - 7/31/08, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T - 7/31/08, The Leader Fee: $20.40 1 T - 7/31/08, The Leader Fee: $21.93 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 31, 2008 Page 13

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Willow Fax resume to (908) 233-9920 (908) 791-9600 Send resume to: (201) 891-1130 or call (908) 233-9111 Childcare at the Presbyterian Grove Road Cell: (908) 205-3471 [email protected] OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT FREELANCERS WANTED or call: (908) 232-5250 Nursery School in Westfield HELP WANTED available in September for APARTMENTS FOR RENT Westfield Busy Fitness Studio Seeks Strong, detail-oriented writers children born after February Furnished and Unfurnished Elm St. Professional Building with professional demeanor PUBLIC NOTICE Part-time Receptionist, 2007. Limited to one morning apartments available in 400 Sq. Ft., Parking Available needed to cover local SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD Evenings & Saturdays. BOARD OF EDUCATION per week. $28.50 per class. Westfield. Leases can be as Available Now Experience Required. government meetings. Must short as 30 days long. $800 per month be able to meet deadlines, NOTICE TO BIDDERS Contact Time Out for Parents Email resume to: Director at: (908) 654-5157. Please call Oakwood Corporate (201) 891-1130 [email protected] know how to write a lead, and Sealed proposals will be received by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Educa- Housing at (800) 872-1090 FOR SALE take an active interest in their DOG WALKING / FELINE CARE between 9:00am-5:00pm beats in order to develop news tion, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, in the Board of Education office, Evergreen Av- Monday-Friday. New GE WCSR2090 washing stories. Please email Pick of the Litter, LLC enue and Cedar Street, Scotch Plains, Insured and Bonded Please ask for Dana. machine with factory warranty. resume and clips to: New Jersey 07076, at 11:00 A.M. (Pre- Used four times. Asking $190.00. vailing Time) on August 13, 2008 at which contact Rita LaBrutto at [email protected] time bids will be opened and read aloud (908) 709-1079 or ANA HOUSE CLEANING Must be picked up. Please call: for: (908) 420-5580. (908) 233-6604 Responsible and honest person. PUBLIC NOTICE FENCING AND RELATED PHOTOGRAPHY HANDYMAN AVAILABLE WORK AT FOOTBALL FIELD I will clean your house TOWN OF WESTFIELD AND SOCCER FIELD AT Event and family photographer to weekly or bi-weekly. Handyman available for all BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD With references. Free estimates. types of jobs. Big and small. HIGH SCHOOL keep your Soiree alive forever. The Board of Adjustment of the Town of Professional references. Call Call Ana (973)573-7970 (908) 294-2128 Westfield, New Jersey will meet on August Plans and Specifications will be avail- Thanks for call 11, 2008 in the Council Chambers in the able on August 1, 2008 Dave Samsky at (908) 693-0158 Ask for Peter Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Plans, specifications, form of bid, con- Email: [email protected] Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to hear tract and bond for the proposed work and NEIDE HOUSE CLEANING HOME HEALTH CARE and consider the following appeal for other contract documents thereto, as pre- HOUSE CLEANER If you don’t have time to clean, variance(s) from the requirements of the pared by M. Disko Associates, are on file Independent Caregivers Westfield Land Use Ordinance. in their offices at 151 Sumner Avenue, I clean Houses, Apartments & I will do it for you! Available Reliable, reasonable rates. Lottie Wright, 370 South Avenue East, Kenilworth, New Jersey 07033, and may Offices. 6 years experience Free Referrals Brian Guidera per Section 19.06 of the Land Use Ordi- be examined at the office of M. Disko with good references. Good references. 5 years exp. Tremendous Savings! nance is seeking certification that the non- Associates during normal business hours. Call me! (973) 583-8997 or Bidders will be furnished with a copy of Call Andreia at (201) 998-5792 (609) 558-4672 conforming use of the property, as a three or cell (201) 563-3947 (973) 878-2181 Neide Serving NJ / NY WF Y Names Guidera family dwelling, is lawful. Per Section 11.28 the Plans and Specifications by the Engi- of the Land Use Ordinance, the current neer, upon proper notice and payment of Aquatics Director use as a three-family is not permitted, and a check for Seventy Five ($ 75.00.) in the event that the Board denies such dollars, payable to M. DISKO ASSOCI- Brian Guidera has been promoted ATES, said cost being the reproduction Hye-Young Choi to Competitive Aquatics Director certification the applicant seeks a use vari- ance to continue to utilize the property as price of the documents and is not return- #1 REALTOR, Total Production 11 Years! for the Devilfish Swim Team at the a three family. able. Westfield Area Y. Proposal forms (as contained in the NJAR® Circle of Excellence Platinum Level 2002-2007 Variances, waivers or exceptions from Specifications) provide for the awarding of Guidera joined the Westfield Area certain site plan details or relief from re- all the work to the lowest qualified bidder Y in November 2001 as the Head quirements may be sought as appropri- for each separate contract. Direct Line 908-301-2015 Age Group Coach for the Devil- ate. The guaranty accompanying the bid shall www.hye-youngchoi.net [email protected] fish. He then served as the Associ- Plans and application are on file in the be given in the amount of ten percent office of the Town Engineer, 959 North (10%) of the bid and may be given at the ate Aquatics Director and the Head Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and option of the bidder by a Certified Check or Age Group Coach for the team. In may be seen Monday through Friday from Bid Bond from a reputable insurance com- his new role, he will take over lead- 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. pany. ership of the Devilfish. Kathleen A. Nemeth All bidders must be prequalified in ac- Secretary, Board of Adjustment cordance with Chapter 105, Laws of 1962, The Devilfish is a competitive 1 T - 7/31/08, The Leader Fee: $29.07 as amended by Chapter 188, Laws of team for children and teens ages 6 1968 as set forth in Instructions to Bidders. to 18. The team competes against PUBLIC NOTICE Labor in connection with the project shall other YMCAs in the area in both BOROUGH OF FANWOOD be paid not less than wages as listed in dual and invitational meets. Swim- NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF Prevailing Wage Rate Determination pur- ORDINANCE 08-13-R suant to Chapter 150 of the New Jersey mers, who meet qualifying stan- AND PUBLIC HEARING Laws of 1963, or the U. S. Department of dards, have the option of partici- An ordinance was introduced by the Labor Wage Determinations, whichever Westfield . . . Magnificent 5 bedroom Tudor, w/ exceptional pating in regional and national Mayor and Council of the Borough of are higher for each class of labor. Bidders craftsmanship and architectural integrity. Archways, carved cornices,& meets. Fanwood on July 28, 2008. Copies of this are required to comply with the require- dentil molding add to the distinctive style. Recent improvements include Westfield…Spacious 6 BR, 5 ½ BTH colonial on cul-de-sac. ordinance can be obtained without cost in ments of PL 1975, C. 127 (NJAC 17:27). extensive landscaping, refurbished in ground pool, new designer kitchen, Bids may be held by the Board of Educa- Quality renovations w/addition 2004. Custom KIT w/granite the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood Bor- all baths updated, new interior décor & refinished hardwood floors. center isle, separate dining area, French DR to patio. Adjacent PUBLIC NOTICE ough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, tion for a period not to exceed sixty (60) Dramatic 2 story entrance w/grand staircase , spacious living room w/ days from the date of the opening of Bids FR (22x16) w/frplc w/French doors to LR. Elegant DR (20 x TOWN OF WESTFIELD Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours fireplace. Garden/family room w/ barrel ceiling, & French doors to for the purpose of reviewing the bids and 13) w/brick frplc, Master suite w/sitting rm, whirlpoo bath & BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through raised flagstone patio & fenced grounds. The banquet size dining room Friday. investigating the qualifi-cations of bidders, opens to new kitchen and breakfast area. A bedroom/den and newer full skylight, private guest suite, finished basement w/Rec Rm, prior to awarding of the Contract. The Board of Adjustment of the Town of This ordinance provides for curbside bath off the kitchen for guests or au pair. Four spacious bedrooms & Execise Rm, Nanny’s suite. 3 Zn CAC & HT, 2 Car garage. Westfield, New Jersey will meet on August The Board of Education reserves the bulk waste collection in the Borough of three newer full baths. Expandible attic, walk-out basement, rec room, Close to School. $1,390,000. 11, 2008 in the Council Chambers in the right to reject any or all bids if in its judg- Fanwood. storage & 2 car garage. $1,550,000. Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, This ordinance is scheduled for public ment the public interest will be served by Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to hear hearing and adoption on August 12, 2008, so doing. and consider the following appeals for at 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 By order of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood variance(s) from the requirements of the North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Board of Education, Scotch Plains, New Westfield Land Use Ordinance: Jersey. Jersey. Anthony Del Sordi Robert & Marie Sloan, 373 Orenda Eleanor McGovern School Business Administrator Circle, Applicant seeks permission to con- Borough Clerk Board Secretary struct a 6 foot fence in the street side yard 1 T - 7/31/08, The Times Fee: $20.91 1 T - 7/31/08, The Times Fee: $62.73 contrary to Section 12.07C of the Land SUBMIT your Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows a 4 foot PUBLIC NOTICE high fence in the street side yard. Pro- Fanwood Planning Board posed is a 6 foot fence. LEGAL AD at BOROUGH OF FANWOOD NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF Luis F. & Elizabeth T. Vilarin, 430 www.goleader.com/legals ORDINANCE 08-12-R Everson Place, Applicant seeks permis- AND PUBLIC HEARING sion to alter the existing screened porch to PUBLIC NOTICE An ordinance was introduced by the use the area as a combined mudroom/ Mayor and Council of the Borough of laundry and as an eating area for our BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Fanwood on July 28, 2008. Copies of this Scotch Plains . . . custom 4 Bedroom Room, 3 full Bath colonial in Fanwood…Charming storybook colonial in move-in condition. modest kitchen contrary to Section 12.04F1 PLANNING BOARD ordinance can be obtained without cost in Sterling Chase. 1st floor Master Bed Room with deluxe BTH and 3 BR, 1 ½ BTHS. Many improvements: new furnace, wndws, of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood Bor- allows a maximum coverage by buildings many walk-in closets. 2 story foyer, Living Room w/Palladian roof, landscp, drvwy, fence, brk patio. Beau décor, w/ built-ins, NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF ough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, and above ground structures of 20%. Pro- window, Family Room w/ frplc, vault ceiling & slider to large deck, archways, hardwood flrs, Quaint screen porch. Rec Rm. Close FANWOOD, after public hearing on May Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours center isle kitchen with adjacent laundry. Full basement for to town, park and transportation. $499,900. WSF0498 posed is 22.4% (Re-constructed). of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through 28, 2008, granted approval to the applica- expansion. $759,000. Variances, waivers or exceptions from tion for C variances for property owned by Friday. certain site plan details or relief from re- Dean Pratt and Elaine Lehecka Pratt at This ordinance establishes parking per- quirements may be sought as appropri- 380 North Avenue, Fanwood, New Jer- mit fees for the use of the Fanwood mu- ate. sey, being Block 68 and Lot 12. nicipal parking lots. Westfield Office Plans and application are on file in the Documents pertaining to this applica- This ordinance is scheduled for public office of the Town Engineer, 959 North tion are available for public inspection at hearing and adoption on August 12, 2008, 209 Central Avenue Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and Borough Hall during normal business at 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 may be seen Monday through Friday from hours. North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New 908-233-5555 Ext. 169 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mr. Dean Pratt Jersey. RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Kathleen A. Nemeth 380 North Avenue Eleanor McGovern Secretary, Board of Adjustment Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Borough Clerk © 2008 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. 1 T - 7/31/08, The Leader Fee: $34.68 1 T - 7/31/08, The Times Fee: $16.32 1 T - 7/31/08, The Times Fee: $20.91 An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. 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SCOTCH PLAINS – In a recent emy of the History of Dentistry and Boy Scout Troop 72, sponsored by They trimmed the existing shrubs and ceremony at the New Jersey Dental the American Institute of Parliamen- the Presbyterian Church, in Westfield. added mulch to all the landscaping Association’s (NJDA) 138th Annual tarians. Dr. Chinoy is a fellow of both Ryan began scouting as a Cub Scout beds. They did a cleanup of weeds Convention in Atlantic City, Walter the American and International Col- at Wilson School’s Troop 171. He and debris. Ryan received supply Chinoy, DMD, was sworn in as the leges of Dentists and the Pierre earned the highest Cub Scout Arrow donations from Westfield Lumber and organization’s speaker of the House Fauchard Academy. of Light Award Williams Nursery. He received grants of Delegates for the 2008-2009 year. Dr. Chinoy is a past president of the For his Eagle Project, Ryan orga- from the Westfield Rotary Club, This marks the 18th year Dr. Chinoy Central Dental Society and was edi- nized a volunteer group of scouts, Westfield Foundation and Westfield has served in this capacity as he builds tor of its bulletin. He has served as a friends and adults to complete a paint- Service League to complete his Eagle on his record as the longest-serving member of the NJDA Board of Trust- ing and landscaping project with the Project. speaker in the Association’s history. ees since 1988 and has been a mem- YMCA. The YMCA owns three Ryan is a junior at Westfield High A general dentist in Scotch Plains, ber of the NJDA House of Delegates houses on Ferris Street that houses School. He is a member of the Fall Dr. Chinoy received his bachelor’s since 1983. He served for three years YMCA employees. Ryan coordinated Cross Country and Spring Track RIDING FOR THE CURE…The 2007 Guys and Dolls Team is comprised of degree from Rutgers University and on the NJDA Council on Communi- (from L to R) Leslie Dickstein, Mitch Slater, Nancy, Geneva, Scott Gleason, Marci his dental degree from the University cations, for six years on the NJDA the painting of all three back porches Teams. Ryan is currently employed Fisher, Gregg Rood (not pictured: Ilana Rood, Howard and Jason Diamond, Mike of the homes. The volunteer group as a lifeguard at the Westfield Memo- of Pennsylvania School of Dental Council on Legislation, is an execu- McDonnel). The team is recruiting new members to join them in this year’s Medicine. tive committee member of the New PUBLIC NOTICE rial Pool. He is also recently a con- MSNYC Bike Tour. firmed member of Holy Trinity He is a member of the Academy of Jersey Dental Political Action Com- TOWN OF WESTFIELD Church in Westfield. General Dentistry, American Acad- mittee and an alternate delegate to the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MSNYC Bikers Now Recruiting Members American Dental Association. The Board of Adjustment of the Town of Beth Israel to Host In his spare time, Dr. Chinoy is an Westfield, New Jersey will meet on August WESTFIELD – This fall will mark all recruiting and fundraising events avid coin collector and is the immedi- 11, 2008 in the Council Chambers in the the ninth year Westfield Realtor Scott this summer. Open House ate past president of the New Jersey Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to hear Gleason captains the Guys and Dolls Guys and Dolls of all ages and SCOTCH PLAINS – Congrega- Numismatic Society. Dr. Chinoy and and consider the following appeals for team in the MSNYC Bike Tour. Rid- abilities are invited to join. Please tion Beth Israel in Scotch Plains in- his wife, Elaine, live in Scotch Plains variance(s) from the requirements of the ers are invited to join the team and visit WestfieldLife.com to get started. vites everyone who is looking to join with their two sons, Adam and Evan. Westfield Land Use Ordinance: help raise money for the fight to cure a Synagogue or thinking about join- Gilbert J. Engelke, 751 Prospect MS. ing a Synagogue to our Prospective Street, Applicant seeks permission to con- The nearly flat, 30-mile ride, which struct a third story addition contrary to Reading is Good For You Open House. Section 11.08E6 of the Land Use Ordi- goes through the FDR and Harlem Come for a get-together to learn nance. Ordinance requires a side yard River Drives and the West Side High- more about our Synagogue and com- setback of 10 feet. Proposed is 5.11 feet. way, will take place on Sunday, Octo- munity, held at the home of our mem- Lynn & Richard Mayer, 319 Orenda ber 5. Sixty and 100-mile options are bership co-chairs Ira and Lisa Circle, Applicant seeks permission to con- available through the Lincoln tunnel Smelkinson in Westfield. struct a two story addition contrary to Sec- and over the George Washington tions 11.04E6 and 11.04E7 of the Land The open house will take place on Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a mini- Bridge. Riders are treated to a festive August 7 at 7:30 p.m. This event is mum side yard setback of 15 feet. Pro- finish line party with swag bags, re- free but RSVPs are required. Please posed is 14 feet 6 inches. Ordinance re- freshments and massages. respond by August 4 to the Syna- quires a minimum rear yard setback of 50 In addition to individual fund rais- gogue office at (908) 889-1830. feet. Proposed is 37 feet, 9.5 inches. goleader.com/subscribe Ryan Ingram ing, the team plans to stage fun-for- Tina Gargiulo and Stephen PUBLIC NOTICE Dombroski, 1010 Coolidge Street, Ap- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE plicant seeks permission to construct a TOWN OF WESTFIELD second story addition contrary to Section BOROUGH OF FANWOOD BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT RESOLUTION TO AMEND BUDGET 11.09E6 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordi- The Board of Adjustment of the Town of nance requires a side yard setback of 10 WHEREAS, the local municipal budget for the year 2008 was approved on the 19th day of March, 2008 and Westfield, New Jersey will meet on August feet. Proposed is 8.25 feet. WHEREAS, the public hearing on said budget has been held as advertised, and 11, 2008 in the Council Chambers in the William F. Byrne, 202 North Euclid WHEREAS, it is desired to amend said approved budget, now Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Avenue, Applicant seeks permission to THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Fanwood, County of Union, that the following Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to hear construct a first floor addition contrary to amendments to the approved budget of 2008 be made: and consider the following appeals for Walter Chinoy, DMD Section 11.09E6 of the Land Use Ordi- variance(s) from the requirements of the RECORDED VOTE Ayes: Mitchell, Wheeler, Valian, Walsh Westfield Land Use Ordinance: nance. Ordinance requires a side yard Nays: Parenti setback of 10 feet. Proposed is 8.8 feet. Baptist Church to Host Abstained: None John & Liz Duffy, 106 Dickson Road, Gary Zanfagna, 621 Arlington Avenue, Absent: Dolce Applicant seeks permission to construct a Olympic Themed Event Applicant seeks permission to construct a kitchen addition, mudroom and one car Anticipated Revenues: garage contrary to Sections 11.07E6 and WESTFIELD – In honor of the porch addition contrary to Section 12.04F FROM TO of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance 12.03C,D & E of the Land Use Ordinance. 1. Surplus Anticipated 420,000.00 0 2008 Olympics in Beijing, the First allows a maximum building coverage of Ordinance requires a minimum side yard 2. Surplus Anticipated With Prior Written Consent of Director of Local Government Services 0 440,000.00 Baptist Church of Westfield is host- setback of 10 feet. Proposed is 8.5 feet. 20% or 2,030 square feet. Proposed is Total Surplus Anticipated 420,000.00 440,000.00 20.45% or 2,076.2 square feet. Ordinance requires a front yard setback of ing a fun themed event on Saturday, 3. Miscellaneous Revenues-Section B:State Aid without Offsetting Appropriations 38 feet. Proposed is 32 feet 6inches. August 9. The event will feature Variances, waivers or exceptions from Extraordinary Aid. 0 425,000.00 certain site plan details or relief from re- Consolidated Municipal Property Tax Relief Aid 76,660.00 121,376.00 Variances, waivers or exceptions from Olympic games, a sideshow of Beijing certain site plan details or relief from re- and make-your-own missionary quirements may be sought as appropri- Total Section B State Aid without Offsetting Appropriations 979,079.00 1,448,795.00 ate. quirements may be sought as appropri- bracelets. Plans and application are on file in the FROM TO ate. The event is open to the commu- office of the Town Engineer, 959 North 3. Miscellaneous Revenues-Section F: Special Items of Revenue Anticipated With Plans and application are on file in the Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and Prior Written Consent Director Of Local Government Services-Public and Private Revenues: office of the Town Engineer, 959 North nity and will run from 4 to 6 p.m., rain may be seen Monday through Friday from Recycling Tonnage Grant 0 2,464.48 Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and or shine. All are welcome, but please 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund 0 2,989.07 may be seen Monday through Friday from register by calling the church office at Kathleen A. Nemeth Clean Communities Grant 0 8,130.45 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (908) 233-2278. Secretary, Board of Adjustment Clean Communities Grant-Unappropriated 0 704.3 Kathleen A. Nemeth 1 T- 7/31/08, The Leader Fee: $49.98 Body Armor Replacement Fund 0 2,240.91 Secretary, Board of Adjustment The First Baptist Church of Storm Water Infrastructure Grant 0 2,117.00 1 T - 7/31/08, The Leader Fee: $27.51 Westfield is located at 170 Elm St. PUBLIC NOTICE Total Section F: Special Items of Revenue Anticipated With Prior Written PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Consent Director Of Local Government Services-Public and Private Revenues 0 18,646.21 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION INVITATION TO BIDDERS FROM TO DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 3. Miscellaneous Revenues-Section G: Special Items of Revenue Anticipated With Invitations are extended to qualified Bid- 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 Prior Written Consent Director Of Local Government Services-Other Special Items ders to bid for the following purchase TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 Bulk Waste Pick-up Fees 0 49,000.00 2008 WORKMEN Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 WITH A UTILITY SPRAYER Total Section G: Special Items of Revenue Anticipated With Prior A.M. on 8/19/08, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified Bids will be accepted only by mail or in Written Consent Director Of Local Government Services-Other Special Items 110,829.43 159,829.43 under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A person to the Office of the Township Clerk, Summary of Revenues: Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park 3. Miscellaneous Revenues New Jersey 08625; for: Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 Total Section B: State Aid without Offsetting Appropriations 979,079.00 1,448,795.00 (ATTN: Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk) Re-Advt. Maint. Mix Asphalt Pavement Crack Sealing Cont., North - 2008, Various Total Section F:Public and Private Revenues 0 18,646.21 until Thursday August 7, 20008 10:00am locations in Various Counties of North Region, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Total Section G:Other Special Items 110,829.43 159,829.43 The Township of Scotch Plains (hereinaf- Passaic, Sussex, Union Counties and partly Warren Co.; 100% State; DP No: 08450 ter “Township”) shall not be responsible Total Miscellaneous Revenues 1,947,208.43 2,484,570.64 Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. for any bid mailed which is lost in transit or Subtotal General Revenues 2,537,208.43 3,094,570.64 17:27. Pursuant to P.L. 2005, C. 51 the awarded bidder must provide a completed delivered late by the Postal Service. At the Contractor Certification and Disclosure of Political Contribution Form(s) within above time, the bids will be publicly opened 6. Amount to Be Raised By Taxes 5,925,289.77 5,311,554.37 fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders must and read aloud. All bids must be pre- 7. Total General Revenues 8,462,498.20 8,406,125.01 be registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, sented in sealed envelopes which are Business Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of clearly marked ” 2008 Workmen with a 8. General Appropriations: valid business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the utility Sprayer”, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch a. Operations Within “CAPS”: “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. Plains, New Jersey 07076". No bid will be Administration - Salaries & Wages 187,500.00 185,000.00 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of received after the time and date specified. Administration - Other Expenses 47,045.00 48,045.00 Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. The awarded bidder must provide proof After receipt of bids, no bid may be Financial Administration - Other Expenses 13,860.00 12,440.00 of PWCR within fourteen (14) days from the award date. withdrawn within sixty (60) days after the Assessment of Taxes - Other Expenses 5,000.00 4,900.00 The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 date of the bid opening except if provided Collection of Taxes - Other Expenses 2,180.00 1,780.00 U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the for herein. The bid of any Bidder who Municipal Court - Other Expenses 13,600.00 12,750.00 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to consents to an extension may be held for Shade Tree Commission - Other Expenses 40,240.00 39,240.00 submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on consideration for a longer period of time as Fire - Other Expenses - Miscellaneous 43,913.97 42,913.97 the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. may be agreed upon between Bidder and Police - Salaries and Wages 2,079,222.00 2,059,672.00 Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at the Township. Police - Other Expenses 63,046.75 59,546.75 Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To All bids must be on the bid forms pro- Traffic Signal Maintenance - Other Expenses 0 6,500.00 subscribe follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents vided by the Township of Scotch Plains in Streets & Roads - Salaries & Wages 665,500.00 645,430.00 and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are the Bid Package. Specifications and bid Streets & Roads - Other Expenses 87,300.00 86,300.00 directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be forms may be obtained from the Office of Public Assistance - Salaries & Wages 2,000.00 0 inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Recreation, Municipal Building, Township Parks & Playgrounds - Salaries & Wages 23,500.00 19,270.00 Offices at the following locations: of Scotch Plains, between the hours of Senior Citizens - Salaries and Wages 10,000.00 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70W 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Senior Citizens - Other Expenses 7,265.00 5,165.00 Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ Friday. FROM TO 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 Bid proposals and all required docu- Social Services Coordinator - Salaries & Wages 10,000.00 1,000.00 3 T - 7/31/08, 8/7/08 and 8/14/08, The Leader Fee: $205.02 ments must be completed and submitted Construction Official - Other Expenses 10,920.00 9,690.00 by the date as set forth above. All docu- Zoning Officer - Salaries and Wages 22,947.00 14,250.00 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ments in the enclosed Bid Package must Zoning Officer - Other Expenses 2,515.00 9,500.00 accompany the bid proposal. UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Gasoline & Diesel Fuel 60,000.00 80,000.00 In addition to the above documents, a BOND ORDINANCE STATEMENT AND SUMMARY New Jersey Transit - Contractual 27,900.00 30,900.00 certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond ORDINANCE: 670-2008 Municipal Alliance 0 2,100.00 issued by a responsible bank, trust com- FINAL READING: 7/24/2008 pany or insurance company, payable to Total Operations ( Items 8(A) Within “CAPS” 5,883,644.47 5,854,582.47 The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, has been finally the Township of Scotch Plains shall be Total Operations Including Contingent Within “CAPS” 5,885,644.47 5,856,582.47 adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union, State of New Jersey submitted with each bid as a guaranty that on July 24, 2008 and the 20-day period of limitation within which a suit, action or if a contract is awarded the Bidder shall Detail: proceeding questioning the validity of such ordinance can be commenced, as provided execute said Contract. The Bid Security Salaries and Wages 3,533,004.00 3,476,957.00 in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first publication of this shall be in the amount of ten percent (10%) Other Expenses 2,352,640.47 2,379,625.47 statement. Copies of the full ordinance are available at no cost and during regular of the total amount of the bid or (E) Deferred Charges and Other Statutory Expenditures: business hours, at the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders’ office for members of TwentyThousand Dollars ($20,000.00), Consolidated Police and Firemen’s Pension Fund 13,342.36 13,384.96 the general public who request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond whichever is lower. ordinance follows: All bid Security, except the Bid Security Total Deferred Charges & Statutory Expenditures-Municipal Within CAPS 183,342.36 183,384.96 of the three (3) apparent lowest respon- TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS Total General Appropriations For Municipal Purposes Within “CAPS” 6,068,986.83 6,039,967.43 sible Bidders shall, if requested in writing, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN, BY AND FOR THE COUNTY OF UNION, be returned after ten (10) days from the (A) Operations Excluded From “CAPS” STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $1,900,000 TO opening of the bids (Sundays and holiday Other Operations: PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHO- excepted) and the bids of such Bidders Plainfield Area Regional Sewerage Authority 340,800.00 344,800.00 RIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION shall be considered withdrawn. AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES Total Other Operations- Excluded From “CAPS” 1,219,161.40 1,223,161.40 The Township reserves the right to re- IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. ject any or all bids, and to waive immaterial Public and Private Programs Offset By Revenues The purposes, appropriations and bonds/notes authorized in this multipurpose bond informalities, all in accordance with the Clean Communities Program 0 8,130.45 ordinance are as follows: New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law Clean Communities Program - Unappropriated 0 704.3 N.J.S.A. 40A:111 et seq. In the event of Body Armor Replacement Fund 0 2,240.91 SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS, PURPOSES AND AMOUNTS an equal or tie bid, the Township shall Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund 0 2,989.07 A. Department of Public Safety - Undertaking of various improvements to the Union award the bid in accordance with state Recycling Tonnage Grant 0 2,464.48 County Fire Academy in Linden (including architectural and other professional services statutes. Storm Water Management Grant 0 2,117.00 in connection therewith). The Township also reserves the right to Total Public and Private Programs Offset By Revenues 1,994.25 20,640.46 reject any and all bids if sufficient funds are Appropriation and Estimated Cost $1,250,000 not available and/or appropriated. Total Operations - Excluded From “CAPS” Down Payment Appropriated $ 62,500 The selected Bidder, will, within seven Detail: Bonds and Notes Authorized $1,187,500 (7) days of award of the bid, enter into an Salaries and Wages Period of Usefulness 15 years appropriate contact with the Township. Other Expenses 1,248,155.65 1,270,801.86 B. Open Space - Acquisition of real property known as the Hungarian Club located on All Bidders must comply with P.L. 1975, FROM TO Old Raritan Road in the Township of Clark, New Jersey (the “Township”), for open space Chapter 127, entitled “An Act Relating to (C) Capital Improvements - Excluded From “CAPS” conservation and other governmental purposes. Said property to be acquired is Affirmative Action in Relation to Discrimi- Capital Improvement Fund 100,000.00 50,000.00 designated as Block 33, Lot 7 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Township. nation in Connection with Certain Public Total Capital Improvements 100,000.00 50,000.00 Contracts and Supplementing the ‘Law Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 650,000 Against Discrimination’ approved April 16, (H-2) Total General Appropriations for Municipal Purposes Excluded From “CAPS” 2,041,511.37 2,014,157.58 Down Payment Appropriated $ 32,500 1945 (P.L. 1945, Chapter 169)”, N.J.A.C. Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 617,500 (O) Total General Appropriations-Excluded From “CAPS” 2,041,511.37 2,014,157.58 17:27, as amended from time to time, and Period of Usefulness 40 years the Americans With Disability Act. (L) Subtotal General Appropriations {Items (h-1) and (o)} 8,110,498.20 8,054,125.01 ——————————————————————————— BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 1,900,000 9. TOTAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS 8,462,498.20 8,406,125.01 SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated $ 95,000 UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that two certified copies of this resolution be filed forthwith in the Office of the Director of Local Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 1,805,000 Thomas Atkins Government Services for her certification of the local municipal budget so amended. Grants (if any) Appropriated: $ -0- Municipal Manager BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this complete amendment, in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A.40A:4-9, be published Section 20 Costs: $275,000 Ray Poerio in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Time in the issuce of July 31, 2008, and that said publication contain notice of public hearing on said Useful Life: 23.55 years Director Of Parks and Recreation amendment to be held at Fanwood Borough Hall on August 20, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Township Of Scotch Plains It is hereby certified that this is a true copy of a resolution amending the budget, adopted by the governing body on the 28th day of This Notices is published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. 430 Park Ave July, 2008. Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Scotch Plains, New Jersey 08820 Certified by me, 29th day of July, 2008, Eleanor McGovern, Municipal Clerk County of Union, State of New Jersey 1 T - 7/31/08, The Times Fee: $80.07 1 T - 7/31/08, The Times Fee: $316.71 1 T - 7/31/08, The Leader Fee: $89.76 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 31, 2008 Page 15 Area Students Graduate With Class of 2008 The following area students gradu- Westfield, graduated from Carnegie ated as members of the class of 2008. Mellon University with a Bachelor’s The Westfield Leader and The Scotch of Fine Arts degree in clarinet perfor- Plains-Fanwood Times will publish mance. He has been award a full releases in the order they are re- scholarship to pursue his Masters ceived and congratulate all students degree in performance at Carnegie on their achievements. Mellon. Richard Stewart of Westfield gradu- Carys Davies of Scotch Plains ated from Marine Corps Boot Camp graduated from Lesley University on June 6 as a tank crewman. Richard Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s will join the 2nd Battalion for Echo of Science in human services with a Company, Platoon 2036. psychology minor and social work Catherine Rimondi of Westfield specialization. Carys is the recipient graduated with a degree in Italian of the Margaret McKenna Leader- Studies from Boston University. ship in Action Award and the Edith Cameron Banta of Westfield gradu- Lesley Wolford Award. This fall she ated from Woodberry Forest School will work for Americorps through on May 24. Cameron will attend City Year in Washington, D.C. Mercersburg Academy for a post- Jenna Marionni of Scotch Plains, BE PREPARED...Last week, administrators and principals in the Scotch Plains- graduate year before entering col- Allyson Salisbury of Scotch Plains Fanwood school system were briefed on how to handle emergency-preparedness lege. Cameron is the son of Neil and and Courtney Veeck of Fanwood matters. Above, officials strategize emergency procedures for a bomb scare Nancy Banta. graduated from Susquehanna Uni- during a table top drill. Natalie Terens of Scotch Plains, versity. Jenna and Allyson earned Andrew Bakst, Kathryn Donovan, Bachelor of Science degrees in earth Meghan Evans and Ava Scheininger and environmental science. Allyson Scotch Plains-FW School of Westfield graduated from graduated summa cum laude and re- Morristown-Beard School on June ceived the Sigma Gamma Epsilon SLIME BUCKET...Fifth graders at Wilson Elementary School celebrated the 14. Tarr Award for earth sciences. Officials Hold Mock Drills end of the school year with a party held in the Roosevelt Intermediate School gym. The University of Scranton con- Courtney earned a Bachelor of Sci- SCOTCH PLAINS – On July 22, ment personnel, in addition to an The celebration included food and live entertainment inspired by Nickelodeon’s ferred 1,561 degrees to its graduating ence degree in biology. in concert with the Scotch Plains off-site evacuation drill for Scotch “Slime Time.” The children participated in various games, including a chicken class, which includes the following Jourdan Loffredo, son of Dr. and Police Department, central office Plains-Fanwood High School that toss and balloon pop. area students. Mrs. Ronald Loffredo of Westfield, administrators and elementary took place on November 5, 2007 Kevin Behr of Westfield received a graduated with a Bachelor of Arts school principals of the Scotch and evacuation drills at Terrill and Terrill Middle School Bachelor of Science degree in com- degree in philosophy with a minor in Plains-Fanwood Public School dis- Park middle schools on April 10 puter information systems. Danielle political science from Colgate Uni- trict participated in “table top” drills and May 28, respectively. Heffernan of Westfield earned a Bach- versity. to practice and test emergency pro- Emergency activities were pre- elor of Arts degree in English. Erin Marist College held its commence- cedures for the elementary schools. sented spontaneously to the princi- Honor Roll Sullivan of Westfield was conferred a ment ceremony on May 18 and the These drills were the culmination pals by the law-enforcement offi- Bachelor of Science degree in coun- following area students graduated: of school safety-management meet- cials and included such scenarios as Fourth Marking Period seling and human services. Meral Akyuz of Scotch Plains ings and discussions held during an intruder in the building, a fire, a Two area students were conferred graduated Magna Cum Laude with a the 2007-2008 school year, and in- bomb scare and a missing child. SCOTCH PLAINS — Terrill VanBesien, Benjamin Wagner, Andrew Master of Science degrees. Jocelyn Bachelor of Science in digital media. corporated recommendations from Principals and administrators Middle School Principal Kevin Wheeler, Lindsey Wilkinson, Jacob Zacharia, Amy Zhuang, Marissa Ziering Demers-Bizzarro of Westfield re- Kathryn Elizabeth Bantz of the Department of Education and worked together to outline the emer- Holloway announced the school’s ceived a Master of Science degree in Fanwood graduated Magna Cum the Union County Prosecutor’s of- gency procedures for each instance fourth marking period honor roll: Seventh Grade Honor Roll curriculum and instruction. Sarah Laude with a Bachelor of Science in fice. and explored various alternatives. Ricky Abichandani, Lynn Babich, Jordan Konzelman of Fanwood earned a business administration/marketing. District emergency-preparedness Administrators will be meeting Bernstein, Samuel Brause, Marc Brody, Ben- Master of Science degree in special Bryan Harris of Scotch Plains goals for the 2007-2008 school year again to further debrief as they up- Sixth Grade jamin Caldora, Mehak Chawla, Tighe included the completion of these date school emergency plans for the Chemidlin, Quinn Cicolello, Nathan Clark, education. graduated Magna Cum Laude with a High Honor Roll Andrew Coronato, Nasim Dariani, Ameer Alexander Colucci and Harrison Bachelor of Arts in mathematics. elementary drills with law enforce- 2008-2009 school year. Casey Abramson, Vasu Agrawal, Kelsey Davis, Taylor Diken, Andrew Dill, Amanda Marino of Westfield graduated from Christina Ann Minniti of Scotch Ames, Eduardo Arocha, Judah Axelrod, Jes- Espinoza, Jason Fortunato, James Freeman, Delbarton School on June 20. Plains graduated Summa Cum Laude sica Banasiak, Lea Barny, Sal Bhakuni, Allison Sarah Freeman, Ryan Gajdzisz, Allison Union County Peace Council Caramico, Angelo Chaia, Thomas Clarke, Geissler, Jason Gerstenfeld, Victoria Giamboi, Alexander, son of Nicholas and Ellie with a Bachelor of Arts in psychol- Meghan Costello, Andrew Davis, Kyle Nicholas Gianni, Kerri Gilman, Julie Glover, Colucci, will attend Middlebury Col- ogy. Debelak, Katherine DeMarco, Gabriella Jillian Gonzales, Dasia Green, Emma Guidi, lege this fall. Harrison, son of Kevin Bryan Smith of Fanwood gradu- To Host Fair on Sat. August 3 DePaola, Brian Deutschmeister, Marissa Ross Hankin, Alyssa Hartstein, Emily Ho, and Rita Marino, will attend Will- ated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of DiBella, Carly Fleischer, Elizabeth Gelling, Eryn Hopkins, Hadley Jones, Jacob Kennedy, CRANFORD — Union County The event commemorates the 63rd Matthew Giardiello, Zachary Goland, Alyssa Lauren Koederitz, Caroline Leahy, Alyssa iams College this fall. Arts in communications/public rela- Goldsmith, Sara Hayes, John Horre, Gina Leyden, Daniel Liang, Zachary Lisojo, Kira Westfield residents David Finn and tions. Peace Council will host the fifth an- anniversary of the bombing of Jadelis, Alicia Jiang, Benjamin Kaminoff, Jus- Loh, Katherine Loi, Thomas Magelinski, Paige Eamon Hartnett were among the St. Robert Ryan Weber of Scotch nual Union County Peace and World Hiroshima and Nagasaki, as part of tin Kaufman, Paul Kussner, Julia Lavelle, Jamie Mankin, Maxine Marvosa, Ryan McAnulty, Peter’s Prep Class of 2008 in Jersey Plains graduated Cum Laude with a Friendship Fair on Saturday, August global events calling for nuclear dis- Levitt, Sara Lombardi, Joshua Lopez, Madi- Dillon McDermott, Christine Miklas, Gabriele 3 from noon to 6 p.m. in Eastman armament and building efforts to- son Maisel, Jenna Maizes, Amanda Malool, Miller, Jay Morris, Elyse Nadal, Valerie City. David, the son of Marybeth and Bachelor of Science in business ad- Alex Mazursky, Madeline McGovern, Kyra Neuhaus, Hannah Nizri, Kelly O’Leary, Lucy David Finn, Sr., will attend the Col- ministration/finance. Plaza (the town clock park) along ward peace and ecological Morling, Alexandra Negri, Alexandra O’Hara, Oliva, Lee Ann Orenczak, Alex Ozdamar, lege of the Holy Cross in the fall. Yasmin Nozari of Westfield gradu- North Avenue in downtown Cranford. sustainability worldwide. Onyiny Ohamadike, Jeffrey Okoro, Alexa Ariana Paradiso, Steven Pedersen, Dominick Eamon, the son of Mimi and Edward ated from Connecticut College with a This year’s fair will feature solo mu- The event is sponsored by Union Paiva, Maria Pansulla, Nikhil Patel, Matthew Pigna, Aidan Racaniello, Sophia Randazzo, sicians and bands, artwork, speakers County Peace Council, the Picone, Erik Reiman, Elias Riginos, Alyssa Kevin Raszka, Chandler Reeson, Haley Regan, Hartnett, will attend the University of Bachelor of Arts degree. Riporti, Sarah Robinson, Shayna Rogoff, Corentin Rejaud, Amanda Rimpici, Michael Chicago in the fall. Allison Ann Phelan of Union gradu- on peace and ecology, performance Hiroshima/Nagasaki Remembrance Sabrina Shih, Andrew Smith, Monica Squeri, Rosenheck, Gabrielle Sabony, Kristen Schiavo, Allison Oberlander and Chelsea ated from Union College in art and children’s activities. The rain Committee, New Jersey Peace Ac- Lekha Surasani, Alexis Veglia, Megan Andrew Schwartz, Hailee Sciara, Michael Baum of Westfield graduated with Schenectady, N.Y. with a Bachelor of date is August 10. tion and Word Out! Voorhees, Thomas Walker, Olivia Wallden, Scordino, Deirdre Sheridan, Dazu Shi, An- This event is accessible to public For more information, e-mail Michael Walsh, Erica Weiss, Olivia Whitmer, drew Sikora, Joshua Simon, Kayla Spector, the Kent Place Class of 2008 on June Science degree in geology. Caitlin Williams, Peter Wright, Alex Wu, Michael Stein, Colin Stripling, Alexandra 19. Joseph Malchow, son of Paul and transportation and there is free park- [email protected], George Ye, Benjamin Yin Sullivan, Justine Valdes, Emily Vaslas, Michael Ryan James Leonard, formerly of Marilyn Malchow of Scotch Plains, ing nearby. visit ucpeace.org or call Diane at (908) Vignola, Joanna Walker, Michael White, Carly graduated from Dartmouth Univer- The theme for this year’s fair is 233-7344. Sixth Grade Honor Roll Whitmer, Nathaniel Woerner, Caitlyn Worthey, “Sowing Seeds of Peace and Com- Tal Zaksenberg sity with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Leigh Abramson, Jacob Arkin, Sara Bab- RIS Announces government with a minor in English. munity” and many peace, environ- bitt, Carly Bayroff, Douglas Belcik, Frank mental and social justice organiza- Besson, Michael Borik, Michael Boyle, Tho- Eighth Grade ‘Straight A’ Students The following area students gradu- mas Braun, Jeffrey Cahn, Michael Carlos, High Honor Roll ated from Farleigh Dickinson Uni- tions are invited to provide informa- Amber Chabus, Kevin Charos, Alex Cimring, WESTFIELD — Roosevelt Inter- versity: tion and literature. Peace and eco- Mimi Contreras, Madison Cooper, Catherine Nicolette Ambrosio, Stephanie Beauvais, mediate School Principal Stewart logically oriented vendors will have Coughlan, Justin Davidson, Demi DeBonis, Elijahu Ben-Michael, Rohan Bhatt, Emma Adam Jablow of Berkeley Heights Caroline Devito, Connor English, John Budiansky, Jacqueline Cirincione, Marty Carey announced the following stu- graduated with a Master of Business items available for sale. Fabricatore, Alexander Favreau, Megan Foley, Davidson, II, Rosalie DePaola, Samantha Diaz, dents have received straight A’s for Administration degree in finance. Scheduled speakers include Ken Drew Garber, Kaila Garretson, Gianni Lauren Eckert, Destinee Edwards, Alexandra the entire three years at Roosevelt Travis DeLeon of Berkeley Gale, co-host of the radio program Garyfallos, Justin Giacona, Eliza Going, Chris- Ehrenthal, Kori Fleischman, Brenda Ho, from 2005-2008. “Eco-Logic” on WBAI; Larry Hamm, tian Gordon, Marc Gotliboym, Andrew Hall, Stephanie Holmes, Ian Johnston, Priya Kamdar, Heights graduated with a Bachelor Tyler Hardgrove, Katherine Harper, Brandon Kaitlin Kearney, Alyssa Laki, Jonathan They are:Alana Basil, Madeline of Science degree in business man- from People’s Organization for ALL SMILES...Westfield’s Cynthia Ho, Lucy Hollander, Michael Hopkins, Carly Mahoney, Mitchell Marcus, Casey McBride, Chandler, Rory Fitzpatrick, Caroline agement. Progress; and Ken Dalton, from Vet- Lam, a 10th grade student in Westfield Huxford, Vincent Iannuzzi, Alexandra Jacobs, Brigid McGovern, Ryan McKenna, Matthew Gelinne, Alexandra Hoffman, Taylor Amanda Ray of Cranford gradu- erans for Peace, among others. High School, won first place in a short- Samantha Jacobs, Andrew Kalaligian, Tracey Monroy, Varshini Narayanan, Chioma Onwuanaegbule, Madhumit Parmar, Margot Ingber, Katharine Jaruzelski, ated with a Bachelor of Science de- The musicians and bands sched- story contest. She is being lauded for Katz, Caroline Keane, Rebecca Klee, Kayla her story, “One Last Smile.” Kocha, Daniel Korduba, Yusra Lakhani, James Rejaud, Rula Saeed, Seth Schlisserman, Jenni- Alexandra Jason, Kaitlyn Johnson, gree in marketing. uled include: Catherine Moon, Lettieri, Christian Lettieri, Constandinos fer Schwarz, Avia Shadmi, Abigail Slaugh, Kelly Kalis, Olivia Pecora, Charles Christopher Belsky of Cranford Sharleen Leahey, the New Jersey In- Logus, Amanda Marcus, Brendan McKenna, Nicholas Stawicki, Michelle Tager, Cynthia Scott, Stephanie Tepper and Michael graduated with a Bachelor of Science dustrial Union Solidarity Singers, Lam’s Short Story Connor McNamara, Ailene McNamara, Timko, Nicole Turso, Heather Ullery, Marissa Woods. degree in economics and finance. Spook Handy, Ingrid Heldt, Amanda Michnowski, Matthew Moran, Jor- Visci, Jaime Weisbrot Wins First Nationally dan Morris, Nicole Nugent, Joseph Pagano, Atmosferics, Joseph Strider, Belly John(Jake) Pletscher, Jack Poillon, Lindsay Rhythm, Melinda Davis, Alvin Madi- WESTFIELD — Cynthia Lam, Ratner, Samantha Rego, Joseph Rembish, Alex Eighth Grade Honor Roll Mountainside PTA son, the Guitards and BTW. daughter of Alicia and Raymond Lam Rodriguez, Hansel Romero, William Raphael Abella, Meghan Allen, Michala of Westfield, won first place earlier Rosenberger, Jake Rosenblatt, Mia Rossi, Allen, Andrew Alonzo, Jourdan Archer- this year in the local Woman’s Club Michael Rothman, Natalie Rothweiler, Eliza- Sizemore, William Babis, Dara Baliatico, beth Schwartz, Trevor Skanes, Corinne Spies, Allison Begalman, Michael Caminiti, Teresa Steps Up Box Tops Efforts of Westfield Youth Poetry Short Story Emma Strong, Grant Sultatos, Adam Tropp, Cannone, Daniela Caro-Esposito, Zachary contest. She also went on to win first Carow, Patrick Cassidy, Emma Cavaliere, Alec MOUNTAINSIDE — The teachers so they are recorded properly. Jenny Tyler, Erin Weber, Megan Welch, Carly Mountainside PTA, with the coopera- Mountainside PTA Box Tops Co- place recognition by the New Jersey Werkheiser, Olivia Whitehouse, Emily Chabus, Lindsey Cianciotta, Ryan Coughlan, State Federation of Women’s Clubs. Grant Crandall, Michael Daly, Taylor Dashiell, tion of borough officials, has placed a Chair Susan Buchner encouraged ev- Williamson, Kurtis Wisniewski, MacKenzie The General Federation of Women’s Wright, Elise Xu, Andy Xu, Benjamin Russell Davis, Madelyne Dhaliwal, Maria Box Tops For Education collection eryone else to drop Box Tops in the Yorkovich, Christian Zazzali Diwane, Nicholas Donatelli, Joseph Dunn, Clubs has now selected Cynthia as a Alison Durant, Robert Dyckman, Caitlin En- box in the lobby of the Mountainside Municipal Building’s collection box. Municipal Building. “We would love to see our senior first place national winner. Seventh Grade glish, Elizabeth Gallo, Jillian Gardner, Joshua The first place award recognizes Getman, Noelle Giacona, Sara Heiden, Ryan Borough residents are encouraged citizens get involved with and em- High Honor Roll Henkels, Taylor Hoblitzell, Evan Hodulik, to place all collected box tops in plas- brace this program, as well as our Cynthia’s short story entitled “One Ross Alexander, Brynne Bartiromo, An- Karina Homentowska, Jacquelyn Isola, Tamara Last Smile.” This is a story about an Itzkowitz, Naomi Joseph, Melissa Keiser, tic bags and drop them in the collec- residents who do not yet have children drew Bell, Patrick Bell, Jeremy Berkowitz, tion box. in our school district,” she said. elderly, friendless, nursing home pa- Julie Busch, Anna Cannone, Julia Chimienti, Jonathan Kerby, Ezra Klein, Brett Kovacs, tient who is taught love, happiness Inaya Lakhani, Zachary Lenoff, Alexandra During the 2007-2008 school year, “Box tops are found on so many Zachary Ciabattari, Jackson Cochran-Carney, and kindness through the example of Sari Dorn, Jacqueline Fabricatore, Scott Loop, Evan Lubranski, Kaitlyn Majek, Anna the Mountainside PTA collected everyday products, such as cereals, Flanzman, Paige Goldner, Jordan Greenberg, Malone, Bria Marable, Bianca Marcazzo, Alex a caring nurse. Markovits, Kelsey Mattimore, Siddharth $1,170, placing Mountainside in the plastic bags, cake mixes, etc.,” she Sarah Hensley, Victoria Karakis, Conor Kelly, top 11 percent of participating schools said. “Just rip them off and bring them Cynthia will enter 10th grade at Marianne Khalil, Jessica Klein, Kelly Lapham, Nirmal, Daniel Nizolak, Cole Nowlin, Emily Westfield High School in September. Andrew Leischner, Dara Maguire, Ivy Malao, Palmer, Emiddio Pelosi, Daniel Pesin, Kaitlin nationwide. The PTA’s goal this year down. We earn 10 cents for each one Gregory O’Brien Gabrielle Mendes, Julia Mendes, Olivia Picone, Nicholas Poulios, Jane Rabinovich, is to earn $1,500 for the benefit of the we collect, and, believe me, they add WF Education Assoc. Mendes, Emily Miller, Jordan Milo, Christine Benjamin Ratner, Cassidy Reilly, Miriam Beechwood and Deerfield schools. up quickly. All of the money earned is Monroy, Andrea Moore, Rachel Naugle, Reiserova, Brandon Rodriquez, Danielle Kristen Northrup, Benjamin Oster, Jesse Rosenblatt, Valerie Rovner, Michael Sabony, Children who are participating in funneled right back to our schools. Awards Scholarships Ozdamar, Meredith Parker, Alexandra Peluso, Salli Jean Saputo, Angela Schnatter, Eli the incentive programs through the Drop them off when you are paying WESTFIELD — Caitlin Hewett, Nikell Porter, Jamie Rauch, Michael Rempter, Silverstein, Andrew Skoog, Taylor Sprague, schools should continue to give the your taxes, coming to vote – there isn’t Gregory O’Brien and Maya Pincus, Karla Rizzi, Imogen Rosenbluth, Leah Salituro, Tracy Staeudle, Michael Steinfeld, Sheila collected Box Tops to their homeroom any need to make a special trip.” Menaka Sanghvi, Hashem Selim, Leila Strong, Sara Tepper, Tyler Terens, Erica Tropp, pictured at left, were the recipients of Shevins, Tristan Sizemore, Jeremy Sonpar, Julia Van Etten, Michael Vilarino, Callum this year’s Westfield Education Asso- Jodie Thompson, Isabela Uribe, Alexa Wayman, Allison Whitehouse, Jeremy Wise ciation (WEA) scholarships. The as- Commerce Bank Announces sociation awards two scholarships to graduating seniors and the Barry Judd Scholarship to a child of a Westfield Scholarship Recipients teacher. AREA — Commerce Bank re- was active in the National Honor So- The scholarships are awarded based cently announced the recipients of its ciety, Spanish Honor Society, history on academic achievement, participa- annual American Dream Scholarship club and student council and was vice tion in sports, achievement in the arts program, which awards $1,000 to lo- president of the key club. and participation in school and com- cal graduating seniors who achieve Ryan Zimmerman, a Cranford resi- munity activities. Awards Night took both academic excellence and serve dent, who graduated from Cranford place at Westfield High School (WHS) the community. High School. Ryan plans to attend Maya Pincus on May 29. In the area, Commerce Bank gave Brown University in Providence, R.I. Caitlin Hewett is the daughter of scholarships to: Throughout high school, Ryan was Deirdre and Paul Hewett. A violinist, Elena Lopez, a Mountainside resi- active in the National Honor Society, Caitlin also participated in winter and dent, who graduated from Governor Latin Honor Society, Tri-M Music spring track at WHS and volunteered Livingston High School. Elena plans Honor Society, student government as a French tutor. She will attend to attend Brown University in Provi- and math league. Colby College in Maine. dence, R.I., and major in physical The American Dream Scholarships Greg O’Brien is the son of Donna therapy. Throughout high school, Program awarded scholarships to 225 and Daniel O’Brien. He is a soccer Elena was active in the National Honor community service-oriented high player and participated in the WHS Society, French Honor Society, Latin school seniors within the bank’s mar- music program as a bass guitar player. Honor Society, student council and ket area of more than 470 stores. He will attend Fordham University in math league. Commerce donated $225,000 in New York City. Loralyn Sarabia, a Clark resident, scholarship dollars this year. Nearly Maya Pincus, daughter of Jan Fine who graduated from Arthur L. 7,000 students sought scholarships and Mitchell Pincus, received the ON THE ROAD…Westfield High School Project ’79 students start their trip to Johnson High School. Loralyn plans from the program. Barry Judd Scholarship. Maya also the Dominican Republic with a van ride courtesy of All Star Limo. Each student to attend Johns Hopkins University For more information, visit received several Honor Awards, in raised at least $1,600, which will be used to start construction of a medical/ in Baltimore, Md., and major in nurs- commerceonline.com or call (888) addition to participating in winter education facility that will be called Project ’79 School. ing. Throughout high school, Loralyn 751-9000. Caitlin Hewett track and the wind ensemble. Page 16 Thursday, July 31, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Carriage House Series Honors Cranford Attorney Gets FW Publisher Tom Plante ‘Hooked’ on Painting By MARYLOU MORANO wife and my sister, realtors, mem- By MARYLOU MORANO Recently, Ms. Tamborlane has been Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times bers of the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times working on a new artistic concept called FANWOOD — The Carriage Rotary Club, Mayor Mahr and Free- CRANFORD — Cranford attorney “Lifetimes,” a series of 10 canvases – House Poetry Series (CHPS) dedi- holder Kowalski, my printers and Theodosia Tamborlane has only been one for each possible decade of a person’s cated its July 15 meeting to the cel- poets from all over the place. painting seriously for about five years, life. ebration of the poetic accomplish- “It’s great to have such a mix of but in this short period of time, she has These paintings, which are usually ments of Fanwood resident Tom people get together to enjoy poetry produced a body of work that rivals that commissioned, reflect her understand- Plante. at the Kuran Center,” he added. “I of artists who have been painting their ing of the uniqueness of each individual This year marks the 20th anniver- can’t believe it’s been 20 years since entire lives. life. sary of the publication of Mr. Plante’s I sat at the kitchen table pasting up A healthcare attorney for more than “I paint each decade in a different poetry anthology, Exit 13 Magazine. the very first issue of Exit 13 Maga- 30 years, Ms. Tamborlane was “perking format to show the changes we [experi- Mr. Plante also zine. I appreciate all along” when she decided to take a con- ence] as we go through life,” she ex- co-chairs the the encouragement tinuing-education art class at Union plained. “My paintings also show there Fanwood Arts and support that I’ve County College (UCC). are things we take with us into eternity,.” Council (FAC) with received over the Continuing-education instructor Ms. Tamborlane has exhibited her CHPS Founder and years. What a jour- Bernice Shaw was impressed with her paintings throughout the state, including fellow Fanwood ney!” Christina Hinke for The Leader and The Times work and encouraged her to take her art at the Watchung Arts Center, where she resident Adele The title of the GOODNESS PREVAILS…In Act II of the Pineda Conservatory of the Perform- education one step further by enrolling won first prize this spring in a juried Kenny. publication comes ing Arts’ production of Les Misérables, held Thursday night in Cranford, Jean in a degree program at UCC. show for her painting, “Autumn Col- Ms. Kenny intro- from the New Jer- Valjean (Brian Hart), left, decides to go down the path of righteousness by letting “She told me I had an ability for art,” lage.” duced Mr. Plante to sey Turnpike Exit in the captured Javert (Billy Geltzeiler) have his freedom. Ms. Tamborlane – who had, up to that Her work has also appeared at the an audience of ap- Elizabeth where Mr. proximately 75 at- Plante lived prior to tendees. moving to Fanwood. Cranford artist “Tom [has a] re- Exit 13 Magazine Theo Tamborlane’s “Lifetimes” sponsibility and also includes reverence for all photographs of that God has cre- various “Exit 13” ated,” Ms. Kenny signs from Area Students Belt Out said. throughout the “He is a kind, world, combining humble, self-com- Mr. Plante’s love of The Best of Les Misérables posed, gentleman Tom Plante, Exit 13 Magazine geography and By CHRISTINA M. HINKE masterfully by Billy Geltzeiler. His and gentle man,” she said. poetry. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times stocky frame, stoic look and deep Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski Mr. Plante read multiple poems CRANFORD — A sizeable cast of vocals are perfectly matched for “I paint each decade in a different presented Mr. Plante with a resolu- that have appeared throughout the area high school and elementary Javert’s heart-of-stone persona. format to show the changes we [expe- tion passed by the Union County years. school students rampaged enthusias- Catalina Gaglioti of WHS, playing rience] as we go through life. My Board of Chosen Freeholders con- He draws upon his family, his tically through Alain Boublil and Eponine, the street urchin pining for paintings also show there are things gratulating him on his work as editor travels, the places he has worked and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s praised Marius, brings chills even in the swel- we take with us into eternity.” and publisher of Exit 13 Magazine. lived and his love of gardening, which operetta based on Victor Hugo’s book, tering heat when she sings the ballad ~ Theo Tamborlane Citing Mr. Plante’s 20 years of he calls “taking care of the other “Les Misérables,” set in the upheaval “On My Own.” She was recently service to the cultural arts commu- plants,” as inspiration for his work. in 19th Century France, on Thursday named the National High School Teen time, expressed her creativity by knit- Artist’s Framer, the Tomusalo Gallery, nity, she thanked him for “sharing his A former journalist for The Courier night. The stage at Cranford Drama Idol and is working on recording her ting and crocheting – recalled. the Cranford Library and the Valley love of poetry with us and the world.” News, Mr. Plante’s writing has also Club (CDC) Theatre in Cranford is a first album. After hearing her power “By the end of the first semester, I was National Bank, all in Cranford, as well Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr appeared in The Journal of New podium for the students at Pineda through some tough songs, it’s un- hooked,” she said. as at the Somerset County Cultural and presented Mr. Plante with a resolu- Jersey Poets, The Edison Literary Conservatory of the Performing Arts, derstandable that she’s made it to that This past May, Ms. Tamborlane re- Heritage Gallery in Somerville and the tion from the township acknowledg- Review, The Home Planet News and a paid summer school for aspiring level. ceived an Associates Degree in Fine Arts Union County Senior Art Show. ing his contributions, thanking him other journals and anthologies. actors, to practice their skills and Playing Eponine’s love interest, from UCC. Currently, Ms. Tamborlane’s work is for finding the time to fill his life Exit 13 Magazine can be purchased show off what Marius, Bobby “I thank my on exhibit at two with poetry and bringing its spirit by contacting Mr. Plante at they’ve got. And O’Rourke has the [UCC] professor, solo shows. forth in such a way that it can be [email protected]. boy do these kids Next Week: classic good looks George Hildrew, Her paintings are enjoyed and loved by all. have some pipes. for the doe-eyed who taught me to at the New Jersey The Leader/ Times interviews... Mr. Plante’s wife, Patricia, read a Paper Mill Playhouse, Jennifer Dilzell student who is in look where three Bar Association resolution passed by the New Jersey of Westfield High Catalina Gaglioti of love with Cosette, colors meet and to (NJBA) in New Senate and General Assembly to Mr. Millburn Agree to Deal School (WHS) as ably portrayed by work with the ‘push Brunswick through- Fantine, the es- Westfield High School Sarah Szollar of Plante. The following e-mail was received on and pull’ of color,” out the summer. FAC member Gary Szelc, who is Monday afternoon from a representative tranged mother of WHS. she said. The NJBA show affectionately referred to by CHPS of Paper Mill Playhouse. Cosette, is hon- Tony Mowatt, This isn’t the first is in conjunction members as the “resident balladeer,” Valued Member of the Press, ored with singing two of the show’s graduating senior of Union High time Ms. with the read a ballad he wrote about Mr. At 4:30 p.m. today [Monday], Pa- most prized songs, “I Dreamed a School and enrolling in Kean Univer- Tamborlane has re- organization’s 50th Plante, which was modeled after the per Mill Playhouse took the greatest Dream” and “Come to Me,” and she sity, as the leader of the student revo- invented herself. Anniversary Cel- “Big Bad John” song originally re- step in our financial turnaround. Af- belts them out with her sweet, me- lution, Enjolras, is a tour de force in a When she was in ebration. leased by Jimmy Dean in 1962. ter more than a year of discussion, lodic voice. She is a powerhouse, and minor role that could be looked over. her 30s, she enrolled Her “Colors of Mr. Szelc enlisted the the audience meetings, negotiations, hearings and Fantine’s small part yearns for the However, he gives a memorable per- at Seton Hall Law Nature” exhibit is in his version of a “Greek chorus” to hard work, Paper Mill Playhouse Pinedas to rewrite the script to let formance, and his operatic voice School. featured at the Pearl help him recite “Big Bad Tom.” closed with the Township of Millburn Fantine live just so the audience can pushes through the audience even “I became an at- Street Gallery, lo- Mr. Plante gave the genesis of Exit on the sale of our property [for $9 hear more. Jennifer’s beauty and when the sound system cut off. torney because I was cated at the Union 13 Magazine, explaining that he had million.] Paper Mill Playhouse has show-stopping voice has Broadway Another impressive minor role of passionate about Theodosia Tamborlane County Cultural and published a similar poetry anthology another chance to succeed, this time baby written all over it. one of the “little people,” Gavroche, law,” she explained. Heritage Affairs De- in Berkeley, Calif., where he had with a fresh financial start. Cosette’s savior, Jean Valjean, is is performed in a spirited rendition by Ms. Tamborlane currently works part partment building at 633 Pearl Street in studied geography at the University A big thank you to members of the superbly cast with Brian Hart of Pingry fifth grader Dylan Randazzo of time in the offices of Morales, Mendonca Elizabeth. This show runs until the end of California. press who supported the theater dur- School. Brian’s strong voice and range Cranford. The two greedy innkeepers and Pagan, LLC, in Union, where she of July. “I’m pleasantly surprised by the ing this process, especially those who gets him through a role that probably Thenardier (Daneil Berman) and his interprets regulatory and contractual Seven of Ms. Tamborlane’s paintings turnout for the reading,” Mr. Plante covered the sale/lease back. Here’s to has the most singing parts in the musi- wife (Pamela Marks) are portrayed as healthcare law for hospitals, doctors and appear in the current edition of the Liter- told The Westfield Leader and The 70 more years of Paper Mill Play- cal. His beard helps him appear much a comedic and boisterous pair. private citizens. ary Arts Society of Union County’s liter- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. “I house! older than his teenage years, and he Fans of Les Miz will get a kick out Working part time as a lawyer affords ary arts magazine, The Sheaf. didn’t know it would be a roast of Shayne Austin Miller lends a certain quiet sadness to Valjean of the large cast’s enthusiasm and her about 20 hours a week to hone her A member of the Contemporary Arts sorts, with neighbors, in-laws, my Director of Press and Public Relations that gets across his inner turmoil of hear some of the area’s best voices. art. Group of New Jersey, Ms. Tamborlane’s running from the police while trying For those who missed this four-day Her creativity serves as a mirror for work is in private collections in the U.S. to make a home for Cosette. run that ended Sunday, you will have her life. Dramatic color conveys her and Holland. See it all on the web in color . . . His nemesis – the policeman Javert, a chance to hear this same group in a personal message – life is indeed replete Painting has turned out to be a “won- www.goleader.com who relentlessly hunts Valjean for cabaret show on August 1 at 8 p.m. at with second chances, opportune mo- derful happenstance,” Ms. Tamborlane more than 10 years after he has the CDC Theatre, located at 78 Winans ments and fortuitous U-turns along the said. 2XUSURJUDPLQVSLUHV skipped out on parole – is played Avenue in Cranford. way. “I feel creative whenever I have a 3$8/1$==$52086,&678',2086,&/(662163,$12 /(662163,$12/(66216,11-3,$12/(66216,11(: H[FLWHPHQWFUHDWLYLW\DQG 3,$12/(66216-(56(<3,$12/(66216&5$1)25'3,$127($&+(5 In her many paintings depicting scenes paintbrush in my hand, and I am so glad :(67),(/' YLUWXRVLW\ of nature, she demonstrates that life is that my paintings are enjoyed by so $//$*(6