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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, May 21, 2009 OUR 119th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 21-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS WF BOE Hires WHS Asst. Prin., Approves New Insurance Carrier By CHRISTINA M. HINKE next year but “may not look the same.” paraprofessional, Joan McCarthy, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader She also said that the eighth grade Edison School secretary and Charles WESTFIELD — The school softball and baseball stipends may be Rietzke, Roosevelt School custodian, district’s health insurance premiums funded by a league but said next year’s who have combined more than 82 years for employees will increase by 12 per- will be a combined team where previ- of employment with the district. cent, and Horizon Blue Cross Blue ously, Edison and Roosevelt Interme- Resignations announced included Shield will replace Cigna as the district’s diate Schools each had a separate team. Mary Beth Eliades, Kerry Handerhan health insurance carrier, said Bob Volunteers or funding are needed for and Jeannine Hughes, Wilson School Berman, business administrator, at the high school variety show, a Satur- paraprofessionals; Elizabeth Hansen, Tuesday night’s board meeting. In a day science program advisor, experi- Edison School social studies, and March meeting, he said Cigna had first enced mat cutters and donations for art Veronica Naughter, Roosevelt School bid to increase the premiums by 30 frames for student art, and computers Spanish. percent, and later, it was negotiated to for the libraries and intermediate school, Under finance, the board approved under 16 percent. Employees receive which she noted has been cut from the $12,000 in outstanding checks to move health, prescription and dental cover- budget for the past few years. The dis- into the fund balance as miscellaneous age under the new plan. trict also needs funding for a high school revenue. An out-of-district placement The board announced it has filled the summer weight training coach for the was approved for a student to attend the Westfield High School assistant princi- 2009-2010 year. Piscataway-based Interim Alternative pal slot vacated by Douglas Sanford, The board also approved the retire- Education Program, a 45-day program who left for a principal job. Lydia ment of Valerie Maggs, Edison school CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Suarez-McNulty has been hired for the position, effective July 20, at an annual Charles Laskowski for The Westfield Leader and The Times CHILD-ID...Emergency Services crew chief Moses Gomez of Roselle last Saturday helps Westfield youngster Isabella salary of $94,500. She was previously Broaddus with her fingerprinting at the CHIP program, an annual service of the Atlas Pythagoras Masonic Lodge in assistant principal at Bogota High Westfield. The program provides parents with up-to-date records of fingerprints, tooth print, saliva and scent sample and School for seven years and a special- a DVD to document the child’s image and speech pattern, to be used by the police in case of an emergency. education teacher. Superintendent of Schools Margaret Dolan described her as having a “great positive attitude.” Ms. Dolan reviewed the district’s Freeholders OK $600K Dog Park; budget with the board. The challenges the district faces she said were as fol- lows. The state has delayed payments of aid to school districts, including Golfers Critical of Course’s Closing Westfield, from June to July 1. State By PAUL J. PEYTON “A $600,000 dog park? I’m trying to each player unlike county summer con- aid for Westfield schools is less than 6 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader wrap my mind around it. What are certs, which are free of charge. percent of total revenue, whereas aid CLARK — The Union County those dogs going to have?” Mr. Bury “I really feel you snowballed or short- for N.J. schools is 40 percent on aver- Board of Chosen Freeholders approved questioned. “Is it required? I mean, changed the people of Union County age, she said. To stay within the state- a nearly $600,000 contract last Thurs- what will be there $600,000 later?” when you closed this course,” Mr. mandated limit of a 4 percent increase day for improvements to the county’s Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella Nadasky said. He said Oak Ridge’s in the budget, the district eliminated dog park at Echo Lake Park. The meet- said the current park is “well utilized,” problem was poor management. about two-dozen administrative, teach- ing, held in Clark, was the second and there is a need for it in the county. County Manager George Devanney ing, secretarial, paraprofessional and David Corbin for The Westfield Leader meeting of the year held outside of the Jim Bittner of Cranford said the free- said he proposed privatizing Union custodial positions. Forty-one stipends BASEBALL THRILLER...Fans pack the Elizabeth High School baseball field county seat in Elizabeth. holders are spending money on a dog County’s three golf courses in January for extra-curricular activities were Saturday for the county championship game between Westfield and Scotch Plains- The contract, to Falcon Ridge Con- park, yet they closed down the Oak 2008, and this past January, he pro- eliminated. There will be no new com- Fanwood (SP-F) high schools, won by SP-F in 10 innings, 1-0. See story on page 11. struction of Watchung, includes a Ridge Golf Course, which he said was posed closing Oak Ridge to reduce the puter purchases. paver walkway with two kiosks lo- utilized by “thousands.” county’s deficit. “We are really tight with our teach- cated on both sides, a waiting/view- “For a little bit more than that in the Garwood Councilman and Republi- ing staff,” Ms. Dolan said. Officials Concerned Over ing area with a gazebo to shade dog way of a loss…we closed a golf course can candidate for freeholder Anthony She said the district needs to bridge owners, self-closing gates, benches, and bulldozed it. And now you’re going Sytko asked the board for the cost of the gap by working together with the dog water fountains, dog bag sta- to build a dog park for $600,000? That, disassembling Oak Ridge and of the community, parents, staff and stu- Return of H1N1 Flu in Fall tions, and a dog wash pad near the what, a hundred people use?” Mr. new driving range at Galloping Hill and dents, noting that community groups By PAUL J. PEYTON New Jersey’s confirmed cases are parking lot to clean the dogs upon Bittner said. requested a timeline on the completion support teachers; parent groups are Specially Written for The Westfield Leader in Burlington, Bergen, Camden, and exit of the park. Robert Nadasky of Roselle Park ex- of construction at Galloping Hill. “supportive” to every school, and staff WESTFIELD — Union County Monmouth Counties and all victims Multiple county residents voiced pressed his “disbelief” at the golf Freeholder Mirabella asked Mr. volunteer with groups to give a “fuller health officials are preparing for the “were traveling or had contact with their displeasure over the money being course’s closing. He said the course has Sytko to complete an Open Public education” to students. potential widening spread of the cur- people who had traveled,” Mr. Jones spent on the dog park. had an average of 30,000 rounds of golf Records Act (OPRA) form to receive The district plans to create volunteer rent H1N1 flu strain, commonly said. As of Tuesday, New Jersey’s Tina Renna, president of the Union played per year, which matches the the information. opportunities and mechanisms to sup- known as Swine Flu, this fall. confirmed cases of this strain of flu County Watchdog Association, called national average. Neil Boyle of Clark questioned why port underfunded programs and “We’ve been very fortunate in was 15, and there were a reported the expenditure “kind of extravagant” “I understand money is tight, but I the freeholders did not come to Clark grassroots lobbying to examine state- Union County that we have not had 5,123 nationwide, including five when municipalities are having to lay think you could have come up with earlier to explain their plans for Oak funding practices. any confirmed cases [of the H1N1 deaths, according to the Centers for off police officers and firefighters. better ideas,” Mr. Nadasky said. “One Ridge. “We don’t know what you are Ms. Dolan said she is “confident” flu],” Union County Health Officer Desease Control (CDC). New York John Bury of Kenilworth said his day, you look in the paper and you are going to do with that thing,” he said. that the elementary coordinators for the Lester Jones said during a May 11 State recorded its first fatality from town has tabled plans to build a new closing it, and the next day you are “The purpose of the golf courses science program will be available next meeting with county officials and Rep. H1N1 over the weekend when a pub- public safety building due to a lack of bulldozing it. I can’t understand how it were not to balance the budget for the year, that the elementary safety patrol is Leonard Lance (R-7th, Union) at the lic school assistant principal died of funds and other towns are laying off went so fast.” county freeholders… If you want to being worked on for next year and that county’s public safety building in the illness. workers. He said golf generates money for balance the budget in the park, put toll the forensics program will be in place Westfield. Mr. Jones said the Union County booths at the entrance to the park with Office of Health Management con- a gate and let everybody pay,” Mr. tacted the CDC and the New Jersey Police, CWA Decline Town’s Boyle said. Food, Wine Fest Changed Health Department daily regarding Kathy Torpey of Clark questioned updated test results and guidance for whether or not the county was in viola- handling the possible spread of the Voluntary Giveback Request tion of a state statute requiring public To WF Restaurant Week flu. By MICHAEL J. POLLACK went back to their respective member- hearings for Green Acres open spaces By WAYNE BAKER to prepare some murals to use in store He said the county is working with Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ships to consider making counterof- when the use or purpose of a park Specially Written for The Westfield Leader windows. first responders “to identify what their WESTFIELD – Two of the town’s fers. While the CWA said it would not changes. WESTFIELD — The Downtown In other business, Mrs. Cronin said needs are” in case H1N1 becomes a four major unions have stated that they participate, Mr. Gildea said both unions County Counsel Robert Barry said in Westfield Corporation (DWC) board three restaurants: Isabella’s, Theresa’s, pandemic. will not participate in the town’s volun- had asked “legitimate questions and his legal opinion, the statute does not on Monday night heard of continuing and Mojave Grill, have put up hanging Union County Freeholder Rick tary request to forego two days of vaca- raised legitimate concerns.” apply to the county because, while ac- erosion of downtown retail occupancy baskets of flowers in preparation for the Proctor, the health officer for Rahway, tion pay to stave off job losses. At press While Mr. Gildea had not formally tivities are changing, Oak Ridge is re- in the town. In addition, preparations Westfield in Bloom promotion. Mrs. Scotch Plains, Berkeley Heights, Hill- time, the other two have not made for- received any counteroffers at press time, maining a recreational use. He said are continuing for the first Westfield In Cronin recently met with the town’s side and Winfield, said the area he mal decisions. he did say to The Westfield Leader that Department of Environmental Protec- Bloom promotion and DWC’s Food public works department to discuss the services has a population of 85,000. The Policemen’s Benevolent Asso- one idea floated included the possibil- tion (DEP) officials agreed with the and Wine Festival is cut back to a mounting of the baskets on the poles in “The resources that we have as a ciation (PBA) Local 90 and the Com- ity of taking the two vacation days in county’s legal position. “restaurant week.” Plans for a fall car the downtown area. public health entity throughout the munication Workers of America (CWA) four half-day increments. Several county residents proposed show are also proceeding. Mrs. Cronin said the 36 planters that state are very sparse. Half of the pub- have informed the town that they will Mr. Gildea said one union told him other uses for Oak Ridge, including A report on retail vacancies shows will be placed by merchants around lic health workforce in the State of not voluntarily partake. Teamsters has that a member taking, for example, a disc golf, a sport utilizing Frisbees in- slight additional slippage anticipated into downtown have been planted. Fifteen New Jersey works for the state health spoken to the town but has not made a week’s vacation – with two unfunded stead of golf balls and metal baskets as early summer, according to DWC Ex- have been sold and six have already department. It’s not a very service- decision. The town has not heard back days – could be “detrimental” to the the “holes,” multi-use ball fields for ecutive Director Sherry Cronin. Two been received. Three more wrought oriented organization,” Mr. Proctor from the Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent payroll process. The union asked the baseball and softball and skateboard- new vacancies are expected to open up iron benches have been ordered for said. “We were very lucky this time Association (FMBA) Local 30. town if it would be “flexible” in how it ing. Archery and bike races were also in July: the left side of the new building downtown, and will be installed soon. that the [H1N1] virus was introduced Town Administrator Jim Gildea, af- administered the program. Mr. Gildea listed as suggested uses for the park. at 21 East Broad Street, and Score will Judging for Westfield in Bloom will very late in the flu season and it was ter Tuesday’s meeting, said Teamsters said the town is “open to other sugges- It was also noted that the Center for be leaving its location at 138 East Broad occur on July 2 and 3. very mild. But, we have to be con- and the CWA had both spoken to him, tions” and would, “of course,” approve Hope Hospice and Palliative Care in Street. The Leader Store space, sched- She said the Food and Wine Festival cerned about what is going to happen with each expressing “concerns.” After the arrangement of forgoing four half- Scotch Plains has received permission uled to close on June 7, is not being discussed for early fall will likely be cut [during] the next flu season after this speaking with the town, both unions CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 from the county to hold a fundraiser counted in the calculation because, due CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 walk on Sunday, June 21, at Oak Ridge. to its upcoming renovation, it will be Freeholder Mirabella said the county unable to be occupied, Mrs. Cronin said. has a skateboard park at Mattano Park Mrs. Cronin revealed businesses have in Elizabeth. “But that doesn’t mean we shown interest in five downtown prop- don’t need more,” he said. erties. If none are contracted by July, Things got testy between the board then the vacancy rate will rise slightly and a few regular freeholder meeting more than a half percent, to 6.85 per- attendees. Bruce Paterson of Garwood cent, putting the occupancy rate at 93.15 and Ms. Renna of Cranford both were percent, she said. told to leave the podium. Mr. Paterson Discussing the economic climate, questioned the experience of Joseph Mrs. Cronin said, “It’s starting to turn, Graziano, director of engineering, pub- I think.” lic works and facilities. Mr. Paterson “What’s the vibe?” questioned town said Mr. Graziano was not a licensed councilman Frank Arena, council liai- engineer. son to the DWC, in response to her Mr. Devanney said Mr. Graziano was statement. a state certified public works director, “Mostly bad,” responded board mem- Charles Laskowski for The Westfield Leader which was what the county was look- ber Jaime Chaves, owner of Xocolatz. SAVING TREES...County residents shred their documents last Thursday at ing for in terms of experience. Mr. Chaves said that his restaurant Mother Seton High School in Clark in an effort to curb identity theft and promote When Mr. Paterson tried to stay at the was “very busy.” recycling, a program sponsored by the county’s recycling office. Charles Laskowski for The Westfield Leader CLUBHOUSE REDUX...Clark Councilman and local historian, Brian Toal, last microphone while a police officer threat- Additional discussion centered on ened to remove him, Mr. Mirabella reducing the visual impact of windows PAGE INDEX Wednesday praises the county’s conversion program for the former Oak Ridge Regional ...... 2-3, 16 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-13 Golf Course Clubouse into an historical building at an intial cost of $700,000. stopped the officer, saying Mr. Paterson in empty stores. Property owner Tim “only wants to get thrown out and it’s a Harrington suggested asking the Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 16 Pictured, left to right, are: Freeholder Deborah Scanlon, Freeholder Chairman Al Community ... 6-8 Sports ...... 11-15 A&E ...... 16-18 Mirabella and Mr. Toal. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Westfield High School Art Department Page 10 Thursday, May 21, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Westfield Town Council CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 days of pay if that were easier to over- who runs Robert Treat with brother see from a managerial or payroll per- Jack, said the deli dates back to 1932; spective. the Kasich family purchased it in 1978. The administrator said that no matter Mr. Kasich said employing old family what each union decides, all parties recipes and serving “quality food” to understand the severity of the economic three generations of Westfield residents times and how it is affecting towns has been a “rewarding” experience. To across the country. learn more about the Quimby Street “Every union understands the situa- eatery, see robertreatdeli.com. tion,” Mr. Gildea said. “Other communi- Staples, located on East Broad Street, ties are in more dire situations than we can service people’s printing needs and are. It’s not lost on the unions. There’s no provides document services necessary need for an education process.” to produce signs and banners. While The PBA was the only entity to people can purchase toner, paper and respond to the town in writing. In its folders, the Westfield Staples footprint Courtesy of Susan Palenik/ Union Catholic High School CRYSTAL PLAZA...Shannon Deegan of Scotch Plains, left, and Megan Mauro letter, it “questioned the sincerity of the is smaller than most stores and focuses of Fanwood attend Union Catholic High School’s Senior Prom on May 14 at the request [to forego two days of pay].” on the copy/print side of the business. Crystal Plaza in Livingston. “With the upcoming election, we hope that this is not a political maneu- GW Considers Moving Charles Laskowski for The Westfield Leader ver to influence votes this coming No- GROWING UP...Youngsters Jack Quinones and Luke Camin take a minute out of their riding session to smile for the camera at this year’s Training Wheel Toss, vember,” the letter states. Since the Wash. School ‘Off-Line’ an event sponsored by the Fanwood Recreation Department. H1N1 Flu Update town has said that even full participa- By RAYNOR DENITZIO CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tion in the program will not prevent Specially Written for The Westfield Leader runs through the southern hemi- Rep. Lance offered his assistance future job losses, the letter goes on to GARWOOD — With a $400,000 bud- sphere.” to the county “in any way that you question, “Why would we agree to this get deficit looming for the 2010-2011 POLICE BLOTTER He said if Union County had to think is appropriate.” He attended the request if you’re going to lay off people fiscal year, the Garwood Board of Educa- distribute prophylactic medications, meeting with Mr. Proctor, Mr. Jones, anyway?” tion said at its Tuesday night meeting that 1,200 people would be needed to Mr. Devanney, Union County Public The letter further asks if the town has it must find a way to reduce costs in order distribute the medication in a 10-day Safety Department Acting Director investigated and addressed “duplicated to avoid a massive tax increase and cut- Westfield Thursday, May 14, Doreen Eddington, ting programs. Tuesday, May 12, a resident of the 100 45, of Newark was arrested on an out- period. He said there are currently 55 Richard Childs and Union County services,” which could be eliminated. One option that the board is consider- block of Windsor Avenue reported the standing warrant after a motor vehicle public health employees in the county. Police Chief Dan Vaniska. The unions have memberships of: ing is moving the Washington School theft of a bicycle from the rear of her stop. She was processed and released. Mr. Proctor said there is “a lot of “I don’t want to alarm the public, police, 58; fire, 37; CWA, 43; Team- “off-line.” What this means is the board residence. The bicycle, a Trek women’s Friday, May 15, Julio Herrera, 27, of concern” if the H1N1 flu mixes with but an ounce of prevention is worth a sters, 39. would temporarily take the school out of mountain bicycle, is valued at $443.90. The Bronx, N.Y. was arrested on an out- other flu strains, noting the virus “can pound of cure, certainly in this kind Discussing a resolution to award a use and transfer the borough’s pre-kin- Tuesday, May 12, a business on the standing warrant after a motor vehicle mutate.” of situation,” Mr. Lance said, noting contract for police uniforms and am- dergarten and kindergarten classes to Lin- 200 block of East Broad Street, reported stop. He was processed and released. He said the 1918 flu was also a H1N1 that 40 percent of his Congressional munition after the public meeting, Po- coln School. Board members estimated the theft of approximately 700 pairs of Sunday, May 17, Arthur Mathis, 41, of strain that began in Kansas and “came District is in Union County. lice Chief John Parizeau remarked about that this would save more than $100,000 women’s underwear from a display table Carteret was arrested on an outstanding and went in March,” but by August of Upon questioning from Amanda the availability of ammunition. The a year. located in the front of the store. The warrant after a motor vehicle stop. He Parents were initially notified of the plan missing underwear is valued at approxi- was processed and released. that year “there were about 800 to Woloshen of Mr. Lance’s office, Mr. chief said the town is searching for in a letter dated May 15. mately $6,200. Sunday, May 17, Johanna Rodriquez, 1,000 cases in Boston.” By September Jones recommended those persons cheaper suppliers of ammunition, which By classifying Washington as “off-line,” Wednesday, May 13, Luis M. Perez, 22, of Plainfield was arrested and charged the strain became more powerful, re- experiencing flu symptoms see their has shot up in price after people began the borough would still provide for the basic 29, of Passaic was arrested after a motor with disorderly conduct after police re- sulting in 12,000 deaths. The death toll primary care physician. He said he “hording” it. In a related matter, the maintenance and utilities associated with vehicle stop on West South Avenue near sponded to a report of a group fighting in rose to 195,000 the next month. did not want people to overburden chief provided documentation, Wednes- the school, allowing the district to re-open it Hort Street on a contempt of court war- a Route 22 park and observed two large “So, when it came back, it came hospital emergency rooms, espe- day, showing that requests for handgun if the need arises. The borough could also rant from East Rutherford. Perez was groups pushing and yelling obscenities at back with a vengeance,” Mr. Proctor cially in the time of a possible pan- permits have gone up 100 percent in rent the building to another entity for use as transported to Westfield police headquar- each other. Rodriquez was transported to said. “I’m not predicting that, but demic. 2009. a pre-school, which could bring in addi- ters, where he was processed and released police headquarters, where she was pro- there are things we have to be very “Number one, it’s treatable and it’s Through this date in 2008, 17 people tional revenue. on his own recognizance per East Ruther- cessed and released. The others were told “I am not looking to close Washington ford authorities. to leave the area, which they did without concerned about.” preventable,” Mr. Jones said, saying had submitted handgun applications; School at all,” Superintendant of Schools Wednesday, May 13, a Westfield resi- incident, police said. Union County Manager George that washing hands and putting hands in 2009, through the same period, that Teresa Quigley said. “Off-line is a term that dent and local business owner reported Sunday, May 17, a resident of Country Devanney said if the flu does “come over the mouth when coughing or number has doubled to 34. As of is used when you’re just not using a building the theft of a stump grinder from the Club Lane reported that he sold two indi- back with a vengeance,” the county is sneezing will help prevent the spread Wednesday, in 2009, the town also has for a period of time.” location where it had been stored behind viduals an item and they paid him with a considering utilizing the state’s new of the virus. issued 14 firearm ID cards and five The board said there are presently three a business on the 500 block of West South fraudulent check in the amount of $750. Family Leave Act for its 2,800 em- Mr. Proctor said kits could be made permits to carry; this time last year, open classrooms available at Lincoln School, Avenue. The missing stump grinder is Fanwood ployees. “So, we’ve been looking at available to towns so as to protect those numbers were 10 and two, re- along with more that are not utilized for a valued at approximately $8,000. Tuesday, May 12, Dolores Y. Jackson- county policy… to make sure we are workers from the virus if it becomes spectively. full nine-period day. Although there are Wednesday, May 13, a found wallet Hopson, 63, of Plainfield was arrested on prepared [if] a family member be- a more widespread and serious ill- Chief Parizeau gave three reasons as some logistics, such as the lack of bath- belonging to a Port Reading resident was an outstanding South Plainfield warrant rooms in the classrooms, to be considered in surrendered to Westfield police headquar- after a motor vehicle stop. She was pro- comes ill.” ness in the fall. He also said residents to why ammunition prices have in- accommodating the preschoolers, Ms. ters. It reportedly was found on the 100 cessed and released. “We are looking at relaxing our would need to be encouraged to buy creased and gun applications have Quigley said the services available to stu- block of East Broad Street. The wallet Tuesday, May 12, Howard F. Bell, Jr., policies as much as possible to help medical and related supplies in ad- soared; he mentioned that the com- dents would not be affected. Law mandates was inventoried and held for safekeeping 30, of Fanwood was arrested on an out- prevent it from spreading rapidly,” vance so as to prevent an overrun on modities – copper and brass – have that each preschool and kindergarten pending its return to its owner. standing Jersey City warrant after a motor Mr. Devanney said. Schering-Plough, stores. gone up in price. Also, he said the classroom have one bathroom. Thursday, May 14, Loni G. Cutting, vehicle stop on the 100 block of South which is being taken over by Merck, “We need to push self reliance to a military is buying “a lot” of ammuni- “We would be able to all be housed [in 47, of Basking Ridge was arrested at a Avenue. He was processed and released. is Union County’s largest employer. certain degree,” he said. tion at present, and there is a “rumor” the Lincoln School],” Ms. Quigley said. store on the 600 block of West North Wednesday, May 13, Nivah Garcis, circulating that the federal government “There would be no elimination of pro- Avenue and charged with shoplifting (dis- 38, of North Plainfield was arrested on an will enact more restrictive gun laws and grams.” orderly persons offense) $175 worth of outstanding Scotch Plains warrant after a During the meeting, parents expressed various merchandise. The arrest was pur- motor vehicle stop. He was processed and a tax on ammunition. concerns about the impact that relocating suant to a complaint received from a loss released. Representatives from Robert Treat students to another school could have on the prevention official at the store. Cutting Wednesday, May 13, Patricia A. Deli and Staples joined the council to borough’s special-education students. Par- was transported to Westfield police head- Cornacchia, 45, of Scotch Plains was discuss their businesses. Greg Kasich, ents also cautioned that towns such as Roselle quarters, where she was processed and arrested and charged with driving while Park and Westfield had closed schools only released on her own recognizance. intoxicated (DWI) after being involved in to experience an influx of students. Thursday, May 14, Kenneth E. a two-car accident on South Martine Av- Resident John Conlin said he felt the Middleton, 30, of Plainfield was arrested enue. The driver of the other vehicle WF BOE plan is a “major change” and that parents at the Essex County jail in Newark on an sustained injuries and was transported to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and students were being affected by fi- outstanding contempt of court warrant the hospital for treatment. Cornacchia for students that have had an instance nancial problems they did not create. from Westfield in the amount of $520. He was processed and released to a respon- “I hear from [the board], financial prob- was transported to Westfield police head- sible adult. occur with weapons or drugs, or have lems,” Mr. Conlin said. “Well, who cre- quarters, where he was processed and Wednesday, May 13, two motor ve- inflicted bodily harm on others. Board ated these? Not [the residents].” held pending a court appearance later that hicles were reported broken into while member Alice Hunnicutt said she would Ms. Quigley said she was not looking day. Middleton also was processed on an parked overnight in a business lot located push to get such a program restored in to assign blame for the budget deficit, but outstanding contempt of court warrant on the 100 block of South Avenue. The Union County. rather to address the issue in the best way from Fanwood for $500. He was commit- first vehicle’s rear window was smashed Board president Ginny Leiz said at possible. ted to the Union County jail. and a GPS and cell phone, with a com- the next meeting on June 2, two new Board member Susan Groning said that Thursday, May 14, a business owner bined value of $800, were removed. The administrative job descriptions would although as finance committee chair- reported an apparent burglary at his sec- second vehicle’s side window was woman she must consider the fiscal im- ond-floor office on the 100 block of East smashed and two GPS systems, valued at David Corbin for The Westfield Leader be on the agenda for approval. The NO DOUBT ABOUT IT...A young Raider fan displays his confidence in the Science Supervisor and the Special- pact of taking Washington School “off- Broad Street. Someone apparently en- $200 each, were removed. outcome of the baseball thriller last Saturday between Scotch Plains-Fanwood line,” that she, along with other board tered the premises by breaking a window. Monday, May 18, Luis Sierra, 33, of Education Supervisor descriptions members, would be personally affected A heat gun and approximately $10 in Moonachie was arrested on an outstand- (SP-F) and Westfield for the county high school championship, won by SP-F in 10 would change as a result of the realign- innings, 1-0. See story on page 11. by the plan. loose change was reported missing. ing Secaucus warrant after a motor ve- ment enforced by budget woes. The “I have a son going into preschool. I Thursday, May 14, a resident of the hicle stop on Terrill Road. He was pro- Special Education Supervisor formerly have a lot of concerns about this as well,” 900 block of Boynton Avenue reported cessed and released. Scotch Plains To Hold had two positions – grades K-8 and 9- Ms. Groning said. “It’s not just financial that his residence was burglarized. Entry Tuesday, May 19, Corea L. Pickering, 12. The new position will combine the for me.” was forcibly gained via a rear door. Mul- 31, of Scotch Plains was arrested on mul- grades. The Science Supervisor will The board said it is in the process of tiple dresser drawers in the second-floor tiple Watchung warrants after a motor Memorial Day Music Festival extend to grades K-12, where previ- collecting and examining demographic master bedroom were entered and items vehicle stop on South Avenue. She was information to determine if moving Wash- were strewn about, but it had not been processed and released. SCOTCH PLAINS – The township discount coupons. ously it was only responsible for grades ington School “off-line” is a viable op- determined if anything was missing. Tuesday, May 19, Mike C. Hagler, 33, will host its First Annual Memorial Day Kids activities such as rides, balloons, 9-12. The job openings are posted. tion. The board also asked for continued Friday, May 15, Briana Caracter, 19, of of Scotch Plains was arrested on an out- Music Festival, sponsored by the Scotch face painting, juggling and entertainment The next meeting on June 2 is sched- input from parents and residents going Fanwood was arrested on an outstanding standing Hillside warrant after a field Plains Management Corporation, on will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. uled to begin at 7:30 p.m. to award the forward. Ms. Quigley said a similar letter contempt of court warrant from Fanwood investigation on Martine Avenue. He was Monday, May 25, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Attendees can purchase raffle tickets from Optimist Club of Westfield Intermedi- to the one sent to parents is being mailed after a motor vehicle stop at South Av- processed and released. Alan Augustine Park located next to the 1 to 4 p.m. for free tickets to Bowcraft ate Teachers of the Year, Edison’s to all residents. enue and Hort Street. She was processed municipal building at 430 Park Avenue. Amusements, free dinners at Snuffy’s, a 15 Marnie Kirschenbaum and Roosevelt’s Board President Adele Lewis said the and released on her own recognizance per Two County Workers The festival will begin immediately fol- percent discount from MezzoGiorno, 15 plan is “not a done deal,” though it is Fanwood authorities. lowing the Memorial Day Parade. percent off PortaUSA BBQ, 10 percent off Marc Biunno. For more information, see being explored in order to avoid cutting Friday, May 15, David Calzaretta, 34, Charged With Theft Every hour a new band will perform from Steve’s Slider, Dogs and Fries, plus other programs. of North Plainfield was arrested on the COUNTY – Union County Prosecutor music from rock to blues, reggae to jazz, gift cards from Edible Arrangements, Palmer westfield.njk12.org. “This is really the best way to keep the 100 block of Elm Street on an outstanding Schools are closed Monday for ob- Theodore Romankow announced charges original music and indie pop. A band of Video, RWJ and more. cuts away from the classroom, away from contempt of court warrant from North of theft for two Union County Parks De- local Scotch Plains boys, Goodman Browne, The Magic 98.3 FM Prize Van will be on servance of Memorial Day. the students,” Ms. Lewis said. Plainfield in the amount of $232. He was partment employees on Tuesday. Those are appearing, as well as last year’s winner Park Avenue from 1 to 3 p.m. transported to Westfield police headquar- charged were Brian Hughes, 45, of of N.J. Band of the Year. The Music Center Volunteers are needed to assist in pop- ters, where he was processed and released Westfield and Melissa Kolbeck, 31, of of Scotch Plains organized the music. corn popping, making cotton candy, blow- after posting bail. Roselle. The event will have free food, barbecue ing up balloons, as well as clean up and set Union County Freeholders Mountainside Hughes was charged with one count of food from Stagehouse Restaurant and Tav- up at the event. To learn how to volunteer, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Wednesday, May 13, James L. Elcock, thirrd degree theft and one count of fourth ern and Porta USA, Italian food from call Lisa Schiller at (908) 347-0800. 41, of Waldorf, Md. was sentenced to 10 degree forgery. Hughes worked as a rec- MezzoGiorno and more, with over 40 Scotch The Scotch Plains Management Corpo- grandstanding opportunity for him.” her pre-trial intervention program by Ms. Renna than jumped in, saying contacting members of the Cryan fam- days in jail for contempt of court. reation maintenance worker. He surren- Plains businesses on the street giving away ration committee is launching its Pride In Thursday, May 14, a resident of dered to authorities with his attorney late everything from food to gift certificates to Scotch Plains campaign at the event. she received a copy of a letter from a ily. Union County corrections officer who “That’s slanderous,” Ms. Renna re- Peachtree Lane reported that she had her Tuesday. dog on her front porch with her when the According to the investigation, Hughes, Area Memorial Day was afraid to come forward to discuss sponded to Mr. Devanney. “Have I been dog went into the front yard to relieve who serves as president of the parks work- safety concerns at the county jail due to charged with perjury?” itself and then ran into the roadway. Ac- ers union, allegedly stole more than fear of retaliation. “You aided a child stalker,” Mr. cording to police, a neighbor was driving $35,000, by withdrawing funds at ATMs “You have been consistently in- Devanney said in a shouting match by and struck the dog without knowing using the Parks Union debit card. Many Observances Set Monday competent at this (running the jail),” with Ms. Renna. and continued on. The driver returned to of the withdrawals took place in Atlantic AREA – Multiple area communities will building and end at Fanwood’s LaGrande Ms. Renna said. “Politics is totally “I don’t lie. I told the truth,” Ms. the scene after the dog owner notified the City, Mr. Romankow said. The alleged present observances in honor of Memorial Park. Wreath-laying ceremonies will be running Union County government. Renna said. mother of the driver of the vehicle that he theft took place over a two-year period. Day, Monday, May 25. held prior to the parade. We cannot get rid of you, you are a In other business, the board ap- had struck the dog, police said. The dog According to county records, Hughes The Westfield Memorial Day Parade The Cranford Memorial Day Parade will boil on society.” proved a $217,000 contract to Birdsall owner stated that she would seek medical made $50,844 per year and was hired in will begin at 9 a.m. at the Monument to begin at 9 a.m. at the Community Center, help for the dog, who appeared lifeless at August 1999. He has been suspended Veterans of World War I, located at the located at 220 Walnut Avenue. “And that comes from someone who Services Group, Inc. to develop a the scene, authorities said. without pay pending the investigation, North Avenue and East Broad Street Plaza. Garwood will hold a service beginning at perjured herself,” Mr. Devanney re- park master plan. The board also ap- Friday, May 15, a resident of Miarmi according to the county. Marchers are asked to assemble by 8 a.m. in noon at the Garwood Knights of Columbus sponded, a reference to a court hearing proved closing streets for fairs in Court reported that someone attempted to Kolbeck has been charged with one the Lord & Taylor parking lot. The parade Hall, located at 43 South Avenue. Parking on Karen Golding, a West Orange resi- Fanwood, Berkeley Heights, and gain access to her motor vehicle while it count of third degree theft after it was will feature a police escort, veterans’ groups, and the entrance are at the back of the dent who was charged in 2006 with Springfield. was parked in her driveway by using a discovered that she stole between $15,000 Westfield’s mayor and town council, civic building on Willow Avenue. stalking state Democratic Chairman The board’s next meeting is Thurs- tool to pry the driver’s side door lock and $20,000 in county funds, Mr and youth organizations, plus vintage auto- The Clark parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. Joseph Cryan. According to news re- day, May 28, in Elizabeth. The board from the vehicle. According to police, it is Romankow said. Kolbeck worked as a mobiles sponsored by G-Wiz car detailing at the intersection of Westfield Avenue and ports, Ms. Golding, will be sentenced will hold both an agenda and regular believed that access was not gained, as principal clerk in the park maintenance in Westfield. After opening ceremonies, the Nassau Street and continue to Arthur L. in June since she violated the terms of meeting that night. there was nothing missing or disturbed. and administrative support office, where parade will proceed north on East Broad Johnson High School on Westfield Av- Monday, May 18, a business on Moun- she was responsible for accounts receiv- Street straight up to Fairview Cemetery, enue. A Memorial Day ceremony will be tain Avenue reported that someone illegally able from a variety of sources. Superiors where the Westfield and Mountainside held at the conclusion to the parade at the dumped six bags of bottles and cans in the noticed account irregularities and noti- Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) will host entrance to the high school. business dumpster without permission. fied the county police department, which closing ceremonies. The Daughters of the The City of Summit will hold a parade Westfield Restaurant Week Scotch Plains in turn contacted prosecutors. American Revolution and the Sons of the starting at 10 a.m. behind the Bouras Build- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Thursday, May 14, Jerome Seymour, On Tuesday, complaints were signed American Revolution will have its annual ing on DeForest Avenue. Marchers will back to a “restaurant week” promotion. side, to Quimby Street, rather than us- 19, of Plainfield was arrested after a mo- against Kolbeck and a first court ap- memorial service at the Revolutionary War proceed through Summit’s downtown dur- This decision was brought on by the ing the South Avenue train station park- tor vehicle stop on an outstanding war- pearance was set for May 27, before Cemetery. ing the parade, which will conclude at the inability to find a common ground be- ing lot. The fluidity of the current car rant. He was processed and released. state Superior Court Judge Joan Scotch Plains will host its First Annual Village Green. A 10:30 a.m. ceremony will tween the many restaurants involved. market creates uncertainty in planning, Thursday, May 14, a resident of Robinson Gross. According to the in- Memorial Day Music Festival, sponsored follow. As described by Mrs. Cronin, it was not she said. It is anticipated that exotic cars Channing Avenue reported that someone vestigation, Kolbeck was primarily re- by the Scotch Plains Management Corpora- New Providence’s parade will begin at possible to satisfy all the restaurants will be a key part of the show. broke the window of her motor vehicle, sponsible for depositing funds received tion, from 1 to 8 p.m. at Alan Augustine 10 a.m. at Central and Springfield Avenues causing approximately $150 worth of by the county at the Parks office front Park located next to the municipal building and end at the Veterans’ Memorial adjacent with a festival held on the north side. Mrs. Cronin said she visited Rahway damage. desk for permits. at 430 Park Avenue. It will begin immedi- to the Memorial Library, where Mayor The Car Show, scheduled for Octo- this past weekend to see its Hot Rods Thursday, May 14, a resident reported Kolbeck was hired by Union County in ately following the Scotch Plains-Fanwood John Thoms and the American Legion and ber 4 or 11, continues to move forward. and Harleys promotion. According to that someone smashed the light post in his September 1998, and earned $43,155 per Memorial Day Parade. The parade will VFW Post commanders will conclude the Ms. Cronin said the DWC is receiving Mrs. Cronin, that event attracts 100,000 front yard, causing approximately $100 year, according to county records. She begin at 10:45 a.m. from the municipal festivities. pressure to move the show to the north people into Rahway. worth of damage. also has been suspended. USPS 485200 Thursday, May 21, 2009 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 50TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 21-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SP Council to Create Sewerage Authority to Bill Residents Direct By FRED T. ROSSI down to within state limits. levied on a flat rate basis, with resi- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times The new arrangement would mean dences paying $250 per year and con- SCOTCH PLAINS – At Tuesday that all non-township properties, in- dominiums and townhouses paying night’s council meeting, it was de- cluding entities such as public schools, $180. All non-residential properties, cided that an ordinance establishing a churches, the Union County Voca- including the previously exempt enti- municipal sewerage authority to col- tional-Technical Schools, the Center ties along with apartment complexes, lect sewerage fees from residents and for Hope Hospice, the YMCA and would pay a $250 flat fee for up to other property owners would be in- JCC, that currently do not pay prop- 27,500 gallons of water usage and troduced at the township council’s erty taxes, would pay for their sewer one cent for every gallon used be- meeting next Tuesday. usage. yond that level. The only exemptions The new entity is being created to At a budget meeting on Tuesday, a from the fee would be for municipal- issue sewerage bills and collect pay- majority of the council agreed on the owned properties, residents who are ments rather than have them as part of details of the ordinance, which needs 100 percent disabled veterans and the property tax as currently arranged. to be introduced next week in con- property owners utilizing septic tanks. The fee paid to the Rahway Valley junction with the unveiling of the Assistant Township Engineer Joe Sewerage Authority (RVSA) would 2009 municipal budget (see related Timko told the council he expects thus be removed from the municipal story). Until water use measuring most non-residential properties would budget and, as a result, this year’s mechanisms are in place, hopefully exceed the 27,500-gallon threshold, municipal property tax hike went by next year, sewerage fees would be saying annual water use ranges from about 30,000 gallons for small busi- ness operations to several million gallons for school buildings. Mayor Nancy Malool said the re- moval of the RVSA fee from the David Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times municipal budget would result in a NO DOUBT ABOUT IT...A young Raider fan displays his confidence in the outcome of the baseball thriller last Saturday corresponding adjustment in the mu- between Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SP-F) and Westfield for the county high school championship, won by SP-F in 10 innings, nicipal property tax rate, which is 1-0. Fans from both towns packed the Elizabeth High School baseball field to see the game. See story on page 11. still set to increase this year. Councilman Kevin Glover urged a delay pending his receipt of figures on the impact of the new sewerage fee Freeholders OK $600K Dog Park; on homeowners and businesses as well as further discussions of poten- tial alternatives to closing the township’s budget gap. When he be- Golfers Critical of Course’s Closing gan to talk about possibly imposing By PAUL J. PEYTON Hill, and requested a timeline on the whether or not the county was in user fees for township recreation fa- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times completion of construction at Gal- violation of a state statute requiring cilities, the mayor urged Mr. Glover CLARK — The Union County loping Hill. public hearings for Green Acres open to save his ideas for the general bud- Board of Chosen Freeholders approved Freeholder Mirabella asked Mr. space when the use or purpose of a

Charles Laskowski for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times get discussion later in the meeting. a nearly $600,000 contract last Thurs- Sytko to complete an Open Public park changes. CLUBHOUSE REDUX...Clark Councilman and local historian Brian Toal last Mr. Glover, nonetheless, mentioned day for improvements to the county’s Records Act (OPRA) form to receive County Counsel Robert Barry said, Wednesday praises the county’s conversion program for the former Oak Ridge the southside soccer field opened last dog park at Echo Lake Park. The meet- the information. in his legal opinion, the statute does Golf Course Clubouse into an historical building at an intial cost of $700,000. fall, saying it was “used by one soccer ing, held in Clark, was the second Neil Boyle of Clark questioned why not apply to the county because, while Pictured, from left to right, are: Freeholder Deborah Scanlon, Freeholder Chair- league,” a majority of whose mem- meeting of the year held outside of the the freeholders did not come to Clark activities are changing, Oak Ridge man Al Mirabella and Mr. Toal. bers, he said, are from outside of county seat in Elizabeth. earlier to explain their plans for Oak will remain a recreational use. He Scotch Plains. At the end of the dis- The contract, to Falcon Ridge Con- Ridge. “We don’t know what you are said Department of Environmental cussion, Mr. Glover said he could not struction of Watchung, includes a going to do with that thing,” he said. Protection (DEP) officials agreed with Officials Concerned Over sign on to any final proposal on creat- paver walkway with two kiosks lo- “The purpose of the golf courses the county’s legal position. ing the new utility, saying he did not cated on both sides, a waiting/view- were not to balance the budget for the Several county residents proposed yet have sufficient information and ing area with a gazebo to shade dog county freeholders… If you want to other uses for Oak Ridge, including Return of H1N1 Flu in Fall was “not comfortable jumping aboard owners, self-closing gates, benches, balance the budget in the park, put disc golf, a sport utilizing Frisbees By PAUL J. PEYTON services has a population of 85,000. this process.” dog water fountains, dog bag stations toll booths at the entrance to the park instead of golf balls and metal bas- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “The resources that we have as a Chief Financial Officer Lori and a dog wash pad near the parking with a gate and let everybody pay,” kets as the “holes;” multi-use ball WESTFIELD — Union County public health entity throughout the Majeski said it would “absolutely not” lot to clean the dogs upon exit of the Mr. Boyle said. fields for baseball and softball, and health officials are preparing for the state are very sparse. Half of the pub- be possible for the council to identify park. Kathy Torpey of Clark questioned CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 potential widening spread of the cur- lic health workforce in the State of the $1 million in new revenue that Multiple county residents voiced rent H1N1 flu strain, commonly New Jersey works for the state health would keep township appropriations their displeasure over the money be- known as Swine Flu, this fall. department. It’s not a very service- under the state cap and negate the ing spent on the dog park. Malool: Separate Sewer Bill “We’ve been very fortunate in oriented organization,” Mr. Proctor need for a separate sewerage author- Tina Renna, president of the Union Union County that we have not had said. “We were very lucky this time ity. When Mr. Glover told her he was County Watchdog Association, called any confirmed cases [of the H1N1 that the [H1N1] virus was introduced “not comfortable with your position,” the expenditure “kind of extravagant” Would Avert More Layoffs flu],” Union County Health Officer very late in the flu season and it was she responded by saying it was “not a when municipalities are having to lay By FRED T. ROSSI Mayor Malool told The Times that Lester Jones said during a May 11 very mild. But, we have to be con- position, it’s a fact.” off police officers and firefighters. Specially Written for The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood the council made the final decisions meeting with county officials and Rep. cerned about what is going to happen Deputy Mayor Jeff Strauss said John Bury of Kenilworth said his SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- on layoffs rather than the township Leonard Lance (R-7th, Union) at the [during] the next flu season after this Mr. Glover, by not joining his col- town has tabled plans to build a new ship council made final decisions on manager, as is customary. With the county’s public safety building in runs through the southern hemi- leagues in agreeing to the ordinance public safety building due to a lack of Tuesday night on layoffs of certain manager’s position still technically Westfield. sphere.” language, was “disagreeing with our funds, and that other towns are laying municipal employees in advance of vacant, she said the council had met New Jersey’s confirmed cases are He said if Union County had to experts.” Mayor Malool said there is off workers. next week’s introduction of the 2009 with department heads in recent days in Burlington, Bergen, Camden, and distribute prophylactic medications, “no way we could get under the cap” “A $600,000 dog park? I’m trying municipal budget. to allow each to make their case for Monmouth Counties and all victims 1,200 people would be needed to without taking the sewer bill out of to wrap my mind around it. What are “There are some layoffs,” Mayor retaining their own personnel. “were traveling or had contact with CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 those dogs going to have?” Mr. Bury Nancy Malool confirmed to The She added that because of the “ap- people who had traveled,” Mr. Jones questioned. “Is it required? I mean, Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times on parent discontent” among some mu- said. As of Tuesday, New Jersey’s what will be there $600,000 later?” Wednesday morning, a day after the nicipal employees with consultant confirmed cases of this strain of flu Scotch Plains to Present Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella governing body met in private execu- Greg Fehrenbach, who was retained was up to 15, and there were a re- said the current park is “well uti- tive session to discuss layoffs. With- this spring to assemble much of the ported 5,123 nationwide, including lized” and there is a need for it in the out providing names, she also said budget and make recommendations five deaths, according to the Centers Memorial Day Music Fest county. that some full-time employees would regarding personnel reductions, she for Disease Control (CDC). New York Jim Bittner of Cranford said the be reduced to part-time status in or- had decided to “take out the middle State recorded its first fatality from SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- becue food from Stagehouse Restau- freeholders are spending money on a der to save their jobs. man” and have the council make the H1N1 over the weekend when a pub- ship will host its First Annual Memo- rant and Tavern and Porta USA, Ital- dog park, yet they closed down the After a public discussion on Tues- final layoff decisions. lic school assistant principal died of rial Day Music Festival, sponsored ian food from MezzoGiorno, and Oak Ridge Golf Course, which he day night of some of the particulars of Earlier in the public portion of the illness. by the Scotch Plains Management more, with over 40 Scotch Plains said was utilized by “thousands.” this year’s $25-million spending plan, Tuesday’s meeting, Chief Financial Mr. Jones said the Union County Corporation, on Monday, May 25, businesses on the street giving away “For a little bit more than that in the the council still needed to cut Officer Lori Majeski told the council Office of Health Management con- from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Alan M. everything from food to gift certifi- way of a loss…we closed a golf course $132,401 to stay within state appro- it would be difficult to identify fur- tacts the CDC and the New Jersey Augustine Park located next to the cates to discount coupons. and bulldozed it. And now you’re priation cap levels, thus necessitating ther operating expenses that could be Health Department daily regarding municipal building. The festival will Kids activities such as rides, bal- going to build a dog park for the private executive session in which pared from “an already barebones” updated test results and guidance for begin immediately following the loons, face painting, juggling and en- $600,000? That, what, a hundred final decisions were made on layoffs. spending proposal, saying that about handling the possible spread of the Memorial Day Parade. tertainment will take place from 1 to people use?” Mr. Bittner said. Earlier this month, notices of pos- $500,000 in operating expenses had flu. Every hour a new band will perform 4 p.m. Robert Nadasky of Roselle Park sible layoffs were issued to all town- already been cut. The budget, she He said the county is working with music from rock to blues, reggae to Attendees can purchase raffle tick- expressed his “disbelief” at the golf ship employees, with 27 individual said, is so tight on the appropriations first responders “to identify what their jazz, original music and indie pop. A ets from 1 to 4 p.m. for free tickets to course’s closing. He said the course notices given to those workers whose aide that “if there is an emergency” needs are” in case H1N1 becomes a band of local Scotch Plains boys, Bowcraft Amusements, free dinners has had an average of 30,000 rounds specific positions are at risk. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 pandemic. Goodman Browne, are appearing, as at Snuffy’s, a 15 percent discount of golf played per year, which matches Union County Freeholder Rick well as last year’s winner of New Jersey from MezzoGiorno, 15 percent off the national average. Proctor, the health officer for Rahway, Band of the Year. The Music Center of PortaUSA BBQ, 10 percent off from “I understand money is tight, but I Scotch Plains, Berkeley Heights, Hill- Scotch Plains organized the music. Steve’s Slider, Dogs and Fries, plus think you could have come up with side and Winfield, said the area he The event will have free food, bar- gift cards from Edible Arrangements, better ideas,” Mr. Nadasky said. “One Palmer Video, RWJ and more. day, you look in the paper, and you The Magic 98.3 FM Prize Van will are closing it, and the next day you be on Park Avenue from 1 to 3 p.m. are bulldozing it. I can’t understand Volunteers are needed to assist in how it went so fast.” popcorn popping, making cotton He said golf generates money per candy, blowing up balloons, as well player, unlike county summer con- as clean up and set up at the event. To certs, which are free of charge. learn how to volunteer, call Lisa “I really feel you snowballed or Schiller at (908) 347-0800. shortchanged the people of Union The Scotch Plains Management County when you closed this course,” Corporation committee is launching Mr. Nadasky said. He said Oak its Pride In Scotch Plains campaign at Ridge’s problem was poor manage- the event. For more details, visit ment. prideinscotchplains.com. County Manager George Devanney Correction said he proposed privatizing Union County’s three golf courses in Janu- An article on the resignation of a ary 2008, and this past January, he Charles Laskowski for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times teacher in the May 14 issue of The SAVING TREES...County residents shred their documents last Thursday at Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times incor- proposed closing Oak Ridge to re- Mother Seton High School in Clark in an effort to curb identity theft and promote rectly stated that the topic was dis- duce the county’s deficit. recycling, a program sponsored by the county recycling office. cussed in executive session. The board Garwood Councilman and Repub- lican candidate for freeholder An- PAGE INDEX Charles Laskowski for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times of education addressed only correspon- Regional ...... 2-3, 16 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-13 GROWING UP...Youngsters Jack Quinones and Luke Camin take a minute out dence related to Matthew Kalafat, a thony Sytko asked the board for the cost of disassembling Oak Ridge and Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 16 of their riding session to smile for the camera at this year’s Training Wheel Toss, language arts literacy teacher at Park Community ... 6-8 Sports ...... 11-15 A&E ...... 16-18 an event sponsored by the Fanwood Recreation Department. Middle School. of the new driving range at Galloping Page 10 Thursday, May 21, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Area Memorial Day Observances Set Monday AREA – Multiple area communi- Fanwood’s LaGrande Park. Wreath- ties will present observances in honor laying ceremonies will be held prior of Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. to the parade. The Westfield Memorial Day Pa- The Cranford Memorial Day Pa- rade will begin at 9 a.m. at the Monu- rade will begin at 9 a.m. at the Com- ment to Veterans of World War I, munity Center, located at 220 Walnut located at the North Avenue and East Avenue. Broad Street Plaza. Marchers are Garwood will hold a service begin- asked to assemble by 8 a.m. in the ning at noon at the Garwood Knights Lord & Taylor parking lot. The pa- of Columbus Hall, located at 43 South rade will feature a police escort, vet- Avenue. Parking and the entrance are erans’ groups, Westfield’s mayor and at the back of the building on Willow town council, civic and youth organi- Avenue. zations, plus vintage automobiles The Clark parade will begin at 9:30 sponsored by G-Wiz car detailing in a.m. at the intersection of Westfield Westfield. After opening ceremonies, Avenue and Nassau Street and con- Charles Laskowski for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the parade will proceed north on East tinue to Arthur L. Johnson High CHILD-ID...Emergency Services crew chief Moses Gomez of Roselle, last Saturday, helps Westfield youngster Isabella Broaddus with her fingerprinting Courtesy of Susan Palenik/ Union Catholic High School Broad Street straight up to Fairview School on Westfield Avenue. A Me- CRYSTAL PLAZA...Shannon Deegan of Scotch Plains, left, and Megan Mauro at the CHIP program, an annual service of the Atlas Pythagoras Masonic Lodge Cemetery, where the Westfield and morial Day ceremony will be held at in Westfield. The program provides parents with up-to-date records of finger- of Fanwood attend Union Catholic High School’s Senior Prom on May 14 at the Mountainside Veterans of Foreign the conclusion to the parade at the Crystal Plaza in Livingston. prints, tooth print, saliva and scent sample and a DVD to document the child’s Wars (VFW) will host closing cer- entrance to the high school. image and speech pattern, to be used by the police in case of an emergency. emonies. The Daughters of the Ameri- The City of Summit will hold a can Revolution and the Sons of the parade starting at 10 a.m. behind the H1N1 Flu Update American Revolution will have their Bouras Building on DeForest Avenue. annual memorial service at the Revo- Marchers will proceed through POLICE BLOTTER CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 lutionary War Cemetery. Summit’s downtown during the pa- distribute the medication in a 10-day county policy… to make sure we are Scotch Plains will host its First rade, which will conclude at the Vil- period. He said there are currently 55 prepared [if] a family member be- Annual Memorial Day Music Festi- lage Green. A 10:30 a.m. ceremony Westfield peared lifeless at the scene, authori- public health employees in the county. comes ill.” val, sponsored by the Scotch Plains will follow. Tuesday, May 12, a resident of the ties said. Mr. Proctor said there is “a lot of “We are looking at relaxing our Management Corporation, from 1 to New Providence’s parade will be- 100 block of Windsor Avenue re- Friday, May 15, a resident of concern” if the H1N1 flu mixes with policies as much as possible to help 8 p.m. at Alan Augustine Park located gin at 10 a.m. at Central and Spring- ported the theft of a bicycle from the Miarmi Court reported that someone other flu strains, noting the virus “can prevent it from spreading rapidly,” next to the municipal building at 430 field Avenues and end at the Veterans’ rear of her residence. The bicycle, a attempted to gain access to her motor mutate.” Mr. Devanney said. Schering-Plough, Park Avenue. It will begin immedi- Memorial adjacent to the Memorial Trek women’s mountain bicycle, is vehicle while it was parked in her He said the 1918 flu was also a which is being taken over by Merck, ately following the Scotch Plains- Library, where Mayor John Thoms valued at $443.90. driveway by using a tool to pry the H1N1 strain that began in Kansas and is Union County’s largest employer. Fanwood Memorial Day Parade. The and the American Legion and VFW Tuesday, May 12, a business on the driver’s side door lock from the ve- “came and went in March,” but by Rep. Lance offered his assistance parade will begin at 10:45 a.m. from Post commanders will conclude the 200 block of East Broad Street, re- hicle. According to police, it is be- August of that year “there were about to the county “in any way that you the municipal building and end at festivities. ported the theft of approximately 700 lieved that access was not gained, as 800 to 1,000 cases in Boston.” By think is appropriate.” He attended the pairs of women’s underwear from a there was nothing missing or dis- September the strain became more meeting with Mr. Proctor, Mr. Jones, display table located in the front of turbed. powerful, resulting in 12,000 deaths. Mr. Devanney, Union County Public the store. The missing underwear is Monday, May 18, a business on The death toll rose to 195,000 the Safety Department Acting Director valued at approximately $6,200. Mountain Avenue reported that some- next month. Richard Childs and Union County Wednesday, May 13, Luis M. Perez, one illegally dumped six bags of “So, when it came back, it came Police Chief Dan Vaniska. 29, of Passaic was arrested after a bottles and cans in the business back with a vengeance,” Mr. Proctor “I don’t want to alarm the public, motor vehicle stop on West South dumpster without permission. said. “I’m not predicting that, but but an ounce of prevention is worth a Avenue near Hort Street on a con- Scotch Plains there are things we have to be very pound of cure, certainly in this kind tempt of court warrant from East Thursday, May 14, Jerome concerned about.” of situation,” Mr. Lance said, noting Rutherford. Perez was transported to Seymour, 19, of Plainfield was ar- Union County Manager George that 40 percent of his Congressional Westfield police headquarters, where rested after a motor vehicle stop on an Devanney said if the flu does “come District is in Union County. he was processed and released on his outstanding warrant. He was pro- back with a vengeance,” the county is Upon questioning from Amanda own recognizance per East Ruther- cessed and released. considering utilizing the state’s new Woloshen of Mr. Lance’s office, ford authorities. Thursday, May 14, a resident of Family Leave Act for its 2,800 em- Mr. Jones recommended those per- Wednesday, May 13, a Westfield Channing Avenue reported that some- ployees. “So, we’ve been looking at sons experiencing flu symptoms see resident and local business owner re- one broke the window of her motor their primary care physician. He ported the theft of a stump grinder vehicle, causing approximately $150 GW BOE to Close said he did not want people to over- from the location where it had been worth of damage. burden hospital emergency rooms, stored behind a business on the 500 Thursday, May 14, a resident re- Washington School Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times especially in the time of a possible block of West South Avenue. The ported that someone smashed the light By RAYNOR DENITZIO BEHIND THE SCENES...The fifth annual Movies in May film festival came to Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times pandemic. Scotch Plains last Thursday night at Alan M. Augustine Park. The three-day missing stump grinder is valued at post in his front yard, causing ap- “Number one, it’s treatable and it’s festival in Westfield and Scotch Plains screened several dozen short films. approximately $8,000. proximately $100 worth of damage. GARWOOD — With a $400,000 bud- preventable,” Mr. Jones said, saying Wednesday, May 13, a found wal- Thursday, May 14, Doreen get deficit looming for the 2010-2011 fiscal year, the Garwood Board of Educa- that washing hands and putting hands let belonging to a Port Reading resi- Eddington, 45, of Newark was ar- tion said at its Tuesday night meeting that over the mouth when coughing or County Dog Park dent was surrendered to Westfield rested on an outstanding warrant af- it must find a way to reduce costs in order sneezing will help prevent the spread police headquarters. It reportedly was ter a motor vehicle stop. She was to avoid a massive tax increase and cut- of the virus. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 found on the 100 block of East Broad processed and released. ting programs. Mr. Proctor said kits could be made skateboarding. Archery and bike races and a few regular freeholder meeting Street. The wallet was inventoried Friday, May 15, Julio Herrera, 27, The board is considering is moving the available to towns so as to protect were also listed as suggested uses for attendees. Bruce Paterson of Garwood and held for safekeeping pending its of The Bronx, N.Y. was arrested on an Washington School “off-line,” which workers from the virus if it becomes the park. and Ms. Renna of Cranford both were return to its owner. outstanding warrant after a motor means take the school out of use and a more widespread and serious ill- It was also noted that the Center for told to leave the podium. Mr. Pater- Thursday, May 14, Loni G. Cut- vehicle stop. He was processed and transfer the pre-kindergarten and kinder- ness in the fall. He also said residents Hope Hospice and Palliative Care in son questioned the experience of Jo- ting, 47, of Basking Ridge was ar- released. garten classes to Lincoln School. Board seph Graziano, director of engineer- members estimated that this would save would need to be encouraged to buy Scotch Plains has received permis- rested at a store on the 600 block of Sunday, May 17, Arthur Mathis, more than $100,000 a year. medical and related supplies in ad- sion from the county to hold a ing, public works and facilities, in West North Avenue and charged with 41, of Carteret was arrested on an Parents were initially notified of the vance so as to prevent an overrun on fundraiser walk on Sunday, June 21, reference to reducing costs for pro- shoplifting (disorderly persons of- outstanding warrant after a motor plan in a letter dated May 15. stores. at Oak Ridge. fessional services. Mr. Paterson said fense) $175 worth of various mer- vehicle stop. He was processed and By classifying Washington as “off- “We need to push self reliance to a Freeholder Mirabella said the county Mr. Graziano was not a licensed engi- chandise. The arrest was pursuant to released. line,” the borough would still provide for certain degree,” he said. has a skateboard park at Mattano Park neer. a complaint received from a loss pre- Sunday, May 17, Johanna the basic maintenance and utilities asso- in Elizabeth. “But that doesn’t mean Mr. Devanney said Mr. Graziano vention official at the store. Cutting Rodriquez, 22, of Plainfield was ar- ciated with the school, allowing the dis- Two County Workers we don’t need more,” he said. was a state certified public works di- was transported to Westfield police rested and charged with disorderly trict to re-open it if the need arises. The Charged With Theft Things got testy between the board rector, which was what the county was headquarters, where she was pro- conduct after police responded to a borough could also rent the building to looking for in terms of experience. another entity for use as a pre-school, COUNTY – Union County Prosecutor cessed and released on her own re- report of a group fighting in a Route which could bring in additional revenue. Theodore Romankow on Tuesday an- When Mr. Paterson tried to stay at cognizance. 22 park and observed two large groups “I am not looking to close Washington nounced that two Union County Parks the microphone while a police officer Thursday, May 14, Kenneth E. pushing and yelling obscenities at School at all,” Superintendant of Schools Department employees had been charged SP Layoffs threatened to remove him, Mr. Middleton, 30, of Plainfield was ar- each other. Rodriquez was transported Teresa Quigley said. “Off-line is a term with theft. Those charged were Brian CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Mirabella stopped the officer, saying rested at the Essex County jail in to police headquarters, where she was that is used when you’re just not using a Hughes, 45, of Westfield and Melissa requiring extraordinary municipal Mr. Paterson “only wants to get Newark on an outstanding contempt processed and released. The others building for a period of time.” Kolbeck, 31, of Roselle. expenditures, “we could have a prob- thrown out and it’s a grandstanding of court warrant from Westfield in the were told to leave the area, which The board said there are three open Hughes was charged with one count of lem.” opportunity for him.” amount of $520. He was transported they did without incident, police said. classrooms available at Lincoln School, third degree theft and one count of fourth She led the council through a dis- Ms. Renna than jumped in, saying to Westfield police headquarters, Sunday, May 17, a resident of Coun- along with more that are not utilized for a degree forgery. Hughes worked as a rec- cussion in which she warned against she received a copy of a letter from a where he was processed and held try Club Lane reported that he sold full nine-period day. Although there are reation maintenance worker. He surren- using too much of the township’s some logistics, such as the lack of bath- dered to authorities with his attorney late Union County corrections officer who pending a court appearance later that two individuals an item and they paid rooms in the classrooms, to be considered Tuesday. surplus and cautioned against being was afraid to come forward to discuss day. Middleton also was processed him with a fraudulent check in the in accommodating the preschoolers, Ms. According to the investigation, Hughes, too optimistic in anticipating certain safety concerns at the county jail due on an outstanding contempt of court amount of $750. Quigley said the services available to who serves as president of the parks work- revenues this year such as construc- to fear of retaliation. warrant from Fanwood for $500. He Fanwood students would not be affected. ers union, allegedly stole more than tion code fees. She said the governing “You have been consistently in- was committed to the Union County Tuesday, May 12, Dolores Y. Jack- “We would be able to all be housed [in $35,000 by withdrawing funds at ATMs body potentially faces problems simi- competent at this (running the jail),” jail. son-Hopson, 63, of Plainfield was the Lincoln School],” Ms. Quigley said. using the Parks Union debit card. Many lar to this year in 2010 and 2011 if the Ms. Renna said. “Politics is totally Thursday, May 14, a business owner arrested on an outstanding South “There would be no elimination of pro- of the withdrawals took place in Atlantic surplus does not regenerate suffi- running Union County government. reported an apparent burglary at his Plainfield warrant after a motor ve- grams.” City, Mr. Romankow said. The alleged ciently, and raised the possibility of We cannot get rid of you, you are a second-floor office on the 100 block hicle stop. She was processed and Parents expressed concerns about the theft took place over a two-year period. more layoffs at that time. Revenue temporary closure of Washington School; According to county records, he made boil on society.” of East Broad Street. Someone ap- released. particularly, the impact of relocating spe- $50,844 per year and was hired in August anticipations for this year are as high “And that comes from someone parently entered the premises by Tuesday, May 12, Howard F. Bell, cial education students. Parents cautioned 1999. He has been suspended without pay as she is comfortable with, she said, who perjured herself,” Mr. Devanney breaking a window. A heat gun and Jr., 30, of Fanwood was arrested on that towns such as Roselle Park and pending the investigation, according to and spending proposals are as low as responded, a reference to a court hear- approximately $10 in loose change an outstanding Jersey City warrant Westfield had closed schools only to ex- the county. she is comfortable with, leaving sala- ing on Karen Golding, a West Orange was reported missing. after a motor vehicle stop on the 100 perience an influx of students. Kolbeck has been charged with one ries and wages as the only remaining resident who was charged in 2006 Thursday, May 14, a resident of the block of South Avenue. He was pro- Resident John Conlin said he felt the count of third degree theft after it was area where the needed cuts would with stalking state Democratic Chair- 900 block of Boynton Avenue re- cessed and released. plan is a “major change” and that parents discovered that she stole between have to be made. man Joseph Cryan. According to news ported that his residence was burglar- Wednesday, May 13, Nivah Garcis, and students were being affected by fi- $15,000 and $20,000 in county funds, Mayor Malool said there were no reports, Ms. Golding, will be sen- ized. Entry was forcibly gained via a 38, of North Plainfield was arrested nancial problems they did not create. “I Mr. Romankow said. Kolbeck worked “one-shot revenues” available to the hear from [the board], financial prob- as a principal clerk in the park mainte- tenced in June since she violated the rear door. Multiple dresser drawers in on an outstanding Scotch Plains war- lems,” Mr. Conlin said. “Well who cre- nance and administrative support of- council to tap to close the $132,000 terms of her pre-trial intervention pro- the second-floor master bedroom rant after a motor vehicle stop. He ated these? Not [the residents].” fice, where she was responsible for ac- shortfall. Deputy Mayor Jeffrey gram by contacting members of the were entered and items were strewn was processed and released. Ms. Quigley said she was not looking counts receivable from a variety of Strauss asked if anticipated construc- Cryan family. about, but it had not been determined Wednesday, May 13, Patricia A. to assign blame, but rather to address the sources. Superiors noticed account ir- tion code fees for 2009 might be “That’s slanderous,” Ms. Renna re- if anything was missing. Cornacchia, 45, of Scotch Plains was issue in the best way possible. regularities and notified the county po- increased a bit from the proposed sponded to Mr. Devanney. “Have I Friday, May 15, Briana Caracter, arrested and charged with driving Board member Susan Groning, finance lice department which, in turn, con- $550,000 since last year’s projected been charged with perjury?” 19, of Fanwood was arrested on an while intoxicated (DWI) after being committee chairwoman, said she must tacted prosecutors. $535,000 ended up being $706,000. “You aided a child stalker,” Mr. outstanding contempt of court war- involved in a two-car accident on consider the fiscal impact and, that she, Complaints were signed against But construction officer Robert Devanney said in a shouting match rant from Fanwood after a motor ve- South Martine Avenue. The driver of along with other board members, would Kolbeck Tuesday, and a first court ap- LaCosta said code fees in the first be personally affected by the plan. pearance was set for Wednesday, May with Ms. Renna. hicle stop at South Avenue and Hort the other vehicle sustained injuries “I have a son going into preschool. I 27, before state Superior Court Judge quarter were off from the same period “I don’t lie. I told the truth,” Ms. Street. She was processed and re- and was transported to the hospital have a lot of concerns about this as well,” Joan Robinson Gross. According to the a year earlier. Renna said. leased on her own recognizance per for treatment. Cornacchia was pro- Ms. Groning said. “It’s not just financial investigation, Kolbeck was primarily re- Councilman Kevin Glover, citing In other business, the board ap- Fanwood authorities. cessed and released to a responsible for me.” sponsible for depositing funds received economists’ forecasts, said he felt the proved a $217,000 contract to Birdsall Friday, May 15, David Calzaretta, adult. The board said it is collecting demo- by the county at the Parks office front overall economy will improve, add- Services Group, Inc. to develop a 34, of North Plainfield was arrested Wednesday, May 13, two motor graphic information and asked for input desk for permits. ing that “one would hope we’re going park master plan. The board also ap- on the 100 block of Elm Street on an vehicles were reported broken into from parents and residents. Board Presi- Kolbeck was hired by Union County in to see the benefits of that” improve- proved closing streets for fairs in outstanding contempt of court war- while parked overnight in a business dent Adele Lewis said the plan is “not a September 1998 and earned $43,155 per ment locally. But the mayor said she Fanwood, Berkeley Heights, and rant from North Plainfield in the lot located on the 100 block of South done deal,” though it is being explored in year, according to county records. She was “not going to gamble the taxpay- order to avoid cutting other programs. also has been suspended. Springfield. amount of $232. He was transported Avenue. The first vehicle’s rear win- ers’ money on hope.” She said despite The board’s next meeting is Thurs- to Westfield police headquarters, dow was smashed and a GPS and cell predictions a year ago by some of a day, May 28, in Elizabeth. The board where he was processed and released phone, with a combined value of $800, brighter economic picture to come, will hold both an agenda and regular after posting bail. were removed. The second vehicle’s “we’re in way worse shape now than meeting that night. Mountainside side window was smashed and two last year.” Wednesday, May 13, James L. GPS systems, valued at $200 each, Prior to adjourning into closed ses- Elcock, 41, of Waldorf, Md. was sen- were removed. sion, which was objected to by Demo- tenced to 10 days in jail for contempt Monday, May 18, Luis Sierra, 33, cratic Party chairman Dick Samuel SP Sewers of court. of Moonachie was arrested on an because only job positions, not spe- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Thursday, May 14, a resident of outstanding Secaucus warrant after a cific employees, were going to be the budget. Peachtree Lane reported that she had motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road. discussed, Mr. Glover unsuccessfully Others on the council also agreed her dog on her front porch with her He was processed and released. proposed that council forgo their sala- to introduce the ordinance next Tues- when the dog went into the front yard Tuesday, May 19, Corea L. ries as a way to cut expenses. day, with Councilwoman Mary to relieve itself and then ran into the Pickering, 31, of Scotch Plains was The proposed $25-million budget DePaola and Councilman Dominick roadway. According to police, a neigh- arrested on multiple Watchung war- includes a municipal property tax in- Bratti both calling the new utility bor was driving by and struck the dog rants after a motor vehicle stop on crease of 12 points. A tax point equals “the most fair” option available. without knowing and continued on. South Avenue. She was processed $100,000 in spending in Scotch Ms. Majeski said she thinks the The driver returned to the scene after and released. Plains. Prior to its final vote later in initial sewer bills would be sent out in the dog owner notified the mother of Tuesday, May 19, Mike C. Hagler, Charles Laskowski for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times CHILD ID...Former Grand Lodge Officer Nick Pagnetti takes a quick moment to June, the council is expected to hold September. Township Attorney Brian the driver of the vehicle that he had 33, of Scotch Plains was arrested on pose with fellow Mason Phillip Nolf and his family as part of the annual Child ID a series of public budget meetings to Levine said he was confident that any struck the dog, police said. The dog an outstanding Hillside warrant after program, which fingerprints and collects DNA samples of children for police to use consider any changes to the tax and legal challenges to the creation of the owner stated that she would seek a field investigation on Martine Av- in an emergency, at the Atlas Pythagoras Masonic Lodge in Westfield on Saturday. spending plan. new entity would be upheld. medical help for the dog, who ap- enue. He was processed and released. goleader online supplement We’ll Help Your Business The Westfield Leader www.goleader.com [email protected] (908) 232-4407

Get Back On Track Continue to the next page ==> Page 2 Thursday, May 21, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Peyton's County to Give $500,000 In Peek at the Week Preservation Grants to Towns In Politics ELIZABETH – The Union County Space, Recreation, and Historic Pres- The Leader/Times Board of Chosen Freeholders kicked ervation Trust Fund. By Paul Peyton of off the 2009 Preserve Union County The Homestead project will focus Nancy Munoz to Be Sworn In Office. Mr. Fishman handles civil and grant application process at the his- on stabilizing, repairing or replacing As New Assemblywoman white-collar cases in his current law toric Homestead Farm at Oak Ridge major elements of the structure, in- Nancy Munoz will be sworn in to- practice. If confirmed by the Senate, Park on May 14 by announcing that cluding the roof, chimneys, windows, day as the new Assemblywoman for he would succeed Christopher $500,000 is available in matching doors, front porch, framing, founda- the 21st Legislative District, replacing Christie, who resigned in December grants to local historic preservation tion and drainage. Termite damage her husband, Eric Munoz, who passed to seek the Republican nomination groups and municipalities. will also be repaired. away last month. The district includes for governor. The freeholders also announced a Preserve Union County is a match- Clark, Cranford, Garwood, The senators said Mr. Fishman project for the structural stabilization ing grant program that has distributed Mountainside and Westfield. would focus on economic crimes, gang and preservation of the Homestead, a $1.5 million to help fund local his- activity, and gun and drug trafficking 250-year-old site that played a piv- toric preservation projects. The 2009 Long Hill Mayor Drops crimes, a priority of his office. Bid for State Assembly otal role in Revolutionary War events round of funding will bring the total Tricaico Considers Bid for in Union County. to $2 million. Long Hill Mayor George Vitureira Ben Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Dem. Nomination for Congress ‘GREEN’ CROPS…A group from academia and engineering met May 4 at “One of the most powerful ways to In previous years, Preserve Union has dropped his bid for the Republi- stay connected with the past is to see County grant recipients have included can nomination for the State Assem- Former Hillsborough Mayor, Joseph Limani Seafood Grill in Westfield to review plans for the construction of solar Tricaico, a dentist and state Department greenhouse barges that could be parked in urban waterfronts and operated by it, touch it, and feel it come to life the Reeves Reed Arboretum in Sum- bly in the 21st Legislative District. farmers to grow pesticide-free crops. Carl Swenson of Westfield and Richard again,” Freeholder Chairman Al mit, Frazee House in Scotch Plains, That leaves Assemblyman Jon of Health employee, is said to be considering a bid next year for the Martucci of WWC Corporation formed a joint venture to construct the barges. Mirabella said. “Thanks to the many Oswald J. Nitschke House in Bramnick of Westfield, Nancy Munoz residents who support historic pres- Kenilworth, and the First Presbyte- of Summit, who will be sworn in Democratic nomination for Congress against freshman U.S. Rep. Leonard ervation, communities throughout rian Church in Elizabeth. today as the new assembly member, Linden City Introduces Union County are living reminders of To obtain a Preserve Union County and Long Hill Board of Education Lance (R-Union) in the Seventh District, politickernj.com has reported. key events that shaped our nation.” grant application, call the Union member Bruce Meringolo running Preserve Union County and the County Open Space, Recreation and for the two assembly slots in the Tues- Vitale Wants Health Care Cuts $88-Million Budget Restored; Won’t Support Budget Homestead project are both funded Historic Preservation Trust Fund at day, June 2 Republican Primary. By LAUREN S. BARR population count. through the Union County Open (908) 558-2277. Mr. Vitureira cited “medical and State Senator Joseph Vitale (LD- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Census will be mailed to every personal reasons” for his decision. 19, Woodbridge) has said he plans to LINDEN – The Linden City Coun- home in the United States in March GOP Release: Venes for MS Council “The good news is that the issues vote against the state budget that cil introduced an $88.2 million 2009 2010 and is due back on April 1, are only temporary and I am on my Governor Jon Corzine has proposed budget on Tuesday night. The new 2010. way to a full recovery,” he said in an unless spending cuts on healthcare budget, which the council passed The council also passed a $17.4 Venes Asks Opponents to e-mail to The Westfield Leader and are reversed, according to the Asbury unanimously, represents an increase million bond ordinance, which in- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. Park Press. Mr. Vitale chairs the of $103 per household, based on the creases the continued expenses re- Obama Nominates Paul Fishman Senate’s Health, Human Services and averaged assessed home of $141,100. lated to the closure of the city’s land- Explain 7 Percent Tax Hike As U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Senior Citizens Committee. Mayor Richard Gerbounka said fill. When questioned as to when the Carmine Venes, Republican candi- to work in a positive way with resi- President Barack Obama has an- Paterson’s Approval Rating while he would like to see no increase, city will be done paying for the clo- date for a position on the dents and businesses to not only help nounced plans to nominate a former Down to 28 Percent in Poll he knows that is not realistic given the sure, Ninth Ward Councilman Robert Mountainside Borough Council, them, but also to improve the bor- Justice Department lawyer, Paul J. New York Governor David economic climate and the city’s loss of Frazier, who is also an environmental called on his opponents to explain the ough,” Mr. Venes said. Fishman, to become the next U.S. Paterson’s approval rating contin- revenue from taxpayers such as Gen- consultant, said that this is, “some- high increase in municipal taxes of 7 Regarding senior citizens who are Attorney for New Jersey. New Jersey’s ues to plummet, according to a new eral Motors. Mayor Gerbounka also thing you just don’t say it’s closed percent in comparison with surround- having difficulties in maintaining their Democratic U.S. Senators, Frank Quinnipiac University poll released reminded residents that when they see and walk away from.” ing municipalities. properties, yet want to remain in Lautenberg and Robert Menendez, May 13 that showed only 28 per- their tax bills, they will appear as lump- Mr. Frazier explained that the city According to the Star-Ledger regard- Mountainside, the candidate said per- recommended Mr. Fishman, who has cent approved. Over 60 percent of sum bills, which are later divvied be- must meet all of the regulations set ing municipal tax increases: Clark, 4 haps another examination of the pos- 14 year’s experience with the Justice those polled gave Mr. Paterson low tween the city, county and schools. He forth by the New Jersey Department percent; Cranford, 5 percent; Scotch sibility of senior housing “is in order.” Department and the U.S. Attorney’s marks. said for every dollar Linden residents of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Plains, 5 percent; Springfield, 5 percent; Mr. Venes stated that Mountainside pay in taxes, 30 cents goes to the city, 16 and that the site has to be watched as Union, 4 percent; Westfield, 6 percent, is a great town, having lived there For more information, see our website www.rosellegolfclub.com cents is sent to Union County and 54 erosion occurs and breakouts have to and Berkeley Heights, 4 percent. with his family for 32 years. cents goes to the school system. be attended to. Mr. Venes said all municipalities “But it can be made even better Roselle Golf Club, Your New Home for 2009 A public hearing and final vote on Mayor Gerbounka explained that suffered cutbacks from the state, yet with careful spending and an investi- the city budget is scheduled for Tues- the city took all of its garbage there their increases remained below that gation of the possibility of increasing day, June 16, at 7 p.m. from the early 1940s until the NJDEP of Mountainside’s, despite the fact services in creative ways,” he said. Union County Golfers:Roselle Golf Club, Your New Home for 2009 The Linden City Council is com- made the city close it in 2000. He said that more services were rendered: Union County Golfers. Has the closing of Oak Ridge left you feeling “sub par?” prised of 10 council members elected the 55-acre site has a hill over 100 feet paid full-time fire departments, bulk Medical Reserve Corps Has the closing ofRoselle Oak G.C.Ridge is OPEN left foryou our feeling 92nd year! by ward and a separately elected coun- high with garbage and that the city has pick-up services, leaf pick-up, street “sub par?” Membership opportunities starting at only $1,800. To Receive Training No greens fees, no mandatory carts, and no 5 hour rounds! cil president. The mayor runs the already spent more than $13 million to cleaning and garbage pick-up. day-to-day business of the city, as close it in an environmentally sound “Mountainside does not offer these ELIZABETH – The Union County Roselle G.C. is OPENJust a friendly, for our private 92nd golf year! club experience. there is no administrator. way. He said that the city plans to use services as part of their municipal taxes. Medical Reserve Corps volunteers At the beginning of the meeting, the methane gas currently being vented Perhaps the borough council needs to will receive response training for large Membership opportunitieswww.rosellegolfclub.com start at only $1,800. Mayor Gerbounka presented a resolu- as a power source and to turn the area look into shared services with the disaster relief operations. Mass Care No greens fees, no mandatory carts, and no 5 The Board of Roselle Golf Club and its members look forward to hearing from golfers tion to representatives from the U.S. into a nature preserve for the benefit of county or surrounding towns to pro- Overview, provided by the Tri-County hour rounds! interested in joining our club. Census Bureau encouraging Linden resi- the residents. vide some of these services at minimal Chapter of the American Red Cross, dents to participate in the 2010 census. During the council comments, costs, while examining the budget to introduces participants to the role of Just a friendly, privateWe can golf be contactedclub experience. at: (908) 245-7175 Mayor Gerbounka said it was important Fourth Ward Councilman Derek eliminate unnecessary expenses. Mass Care on a disaster relief opera- for Linden that every resident be counted, Armstead and Tenth Ward Council- “An area where we may cut costs tion, the services provided through Joe Zanko, Membership Chairman (908) 403-0964 acknowledging that the city has many man Rich Puschel said at last week’s while improving services is in the sheltering, feeding and distribution “undocumented individuals.” special council meeting examining area of street lighting. Our lighting is of relief supplies, and the delivery of Email: [email protected] He assured residents that the infor- the voter-defeated school budget, they not only insufficient but also ineffec- quality service to clients. Roselle Golf Club is located at 417 Raritan Rd, Roselle, NJ 07203 mation collected in the Census could both voted “no” because they felt tive. A review of our services with This training is open to Union not be used against anyone for legal there wasn’t enough money cut. Both PSE&G is long overdue and should County Medical Reserve Corps and immigration purposes. The mayor gentlemen said more money could include the replacement of present (MRC) and Community Emergency stressed the “need to count all the have been cut from the budget with- antiquated fixtures with more mod- Response Team (CERT) members. residents,” as it could mean addi- out affecting the quality of education. ern, energy-saving equipment. This The training is scheduled for Wednes- tional grant money for the city as well Resident Patricia Hero urged the should result in better lighting at a days, June 10, 17 and 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. 417 Raritan Rd, Roselle, NJ 07203 - (908) 245-7175 as determine the fate of a Congres- council to vote “no” on a resolution lower cost, and provide safety to our at the Ralph G. Froehlich Public Safety sional seat, which is determined by authorizing the submission of a Tran- community,” Mr. Venes said. Building on North Avenue in Westfield. sit Village Initiative Application for “Unreasonably high municipal fees Pre-registration is required. Contact the redevelopment of areas near the are another concern,” Mr. Venes said. Union County Medical Reserve Corps train station. Ms. Hero told the council “This often discourages residents and Coordinator, Ella Shaykevich, at (908) that redevelopment in other commu- local businesses from undertaking 518-5620 or e-mail [email protected] for nities such as Rahway and Cranford improvements to their properties due more information. has not gone well and are fraught with to the high costs of permits and fees.” The Medical Reserve Corps is a lawsuits and unforeseen expenses. He said for example that community-based, volunteer organi- “Let the private sector handle it,” Hillsborough, in an effort to continue zation that is prepared to assist local Ms. Hero told the council regarding improvements in their municipality, health agencies during public health the need for development. The resolu- actually lowered some of their fees. emergencies. It includes medical and tion passed, with Sixth Ward Council- “Mountainside residents should be non-medical personnel such as nurses, man Robert Sadowski and Seventh supported in their efforts to maintain pharmacists, dentists, veterinarians, Ward Councilman Jack Sheehy voting their properties. This includes the interpreters, chaplains, office work- “no.” considerations by the planning board ers and legal advisors. Valley Furniture Shop Exquisite 18th Century Reproductions

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Page 4 Thursday, May 21, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood With Proper Arrangements, America Times Since 1959 Is Proving True To Her Principles — Established 1890 — D WESTFIELD, 1918 — Fifty years ago rights of humanity; In future men who are D Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood in pursuance of orders issued by the then dying in France today with the same love DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D Commander in Chief of the Grand Army and the same devotion as they had hon- Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. of the Republic, the first observance of ored the men who died under Grant, Members of: Memorial Day was held in Union County. Sherman, Sheridan and Farragut. Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Many of the men who wore Let the Memorial Day of with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association the blue and marched to 1918 be made notable for it rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey honor their comrades who marks the advent of a new sharp enough to discern this deception of had gone before them have generation of American diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 joined those comrades in the heroes and it proves to us vast army of the dead. that the respect the Nation guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 Their memory has not has shown men of ’61 has vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at been forgotten and the re- impressed the younger gen- you get all four – You must have a lot of free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 spect of their countrymen eration with the fact that has not been lessened as the Republics are not ungrate- All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. years have passed and the ful and are not negligent of come from the board game Diction ranks of the men who the men who saved them. Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman marched in ’61 have grown Westfield has made ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER Answers to last week’s arcane words. thin. Their deeds will never proper arrangements for 1. Horarious – Enduring for only an Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo be forgotten and their devo- tomorrow’s exercises and hour or two COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION tion to the cause of freedom every individual who takes 2. Plouter – To wade in water with a Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly is in this year brought out in more brilliant part in them must have in his heart the splashing noise EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER MARKETING & OPERATIONS light than ever. thought that, once more, America is prov- 3. Schelly – A whitefish Ben Corbin Brighter because their sons and grand- ing true to her principles and true to the 4. 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A cover or protective coating Both the Fallen and the Living 3. A kind of railway baggage truck Letters to the Editor 4. A worthless fellow; tramp Throughout the nation on Monday, May 25, Ameri- Americans – whose freedom is the legacy of those POEPHAGOUS 1. Excessively fond of literature cans will observe Memorial Day with activities that who died for it – are called to show our gratitude. 2. Feeding on decaying organic matter range from parades and backyard barbecues to the We are called to fly the flag so many gave their Idling Engines Spurs Vigilante in WHS 3. Eating or swallowing gravel or stones laying of commemorative wreaths and visits to cem- lives to preserve. We are called to flank parade 4. Grass eating Grad; Learned from Coach Clarkson POIKILONYMY eteries. routes, and to salute our veterans of every genera- 1. Condition characterized by mal- Memorial Day is a solemn remembrance of those tion, whose courage and resilience have kept the I grew up in Westfield and have been hand-held computers to reflect law formed and oversized nonnulcleated red men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in world safe from evil in its many incarnations. We are living in New York City for 29 years, and changes. blood corpuscle about three-and-a-half years ago I be- The New Yorker published an article on 2. The mingling of names or terms defense of freedom, not only for their fellow Ameri- called to decorate the graves of our veterans, with came fed up with air pollution caused by May 11 about my efforts on anti-idling, from different systems of nomenclature cans, but also for citizens of foreign lands who were flags, flowers or other tributes, that others may idling cars, trucks, buses and limos in my and took my 13 minute demo to the docu- 3. The act or an instance of seizing; caught in the grip of tyranny, oppression and terror- recognize their role in protecting the freedom all of neighborhood. It built up with the fury of mentary film I am working on and put it impounding the Iraqi oil war. Idling seemed like a on its website newyorker.com. To find 4. Division into groups of a thousand ism. us enjoy today. mindless waste of such an important natu- the video go to the website’s search box Established in the wake of the Civil War’s end, this Various Memorial Day observances are planned ral resource. and type George Pakenham. The page See more letters on page 5 One night I rapped on the window of a will flip and the results will show “Pri- holiday asks us to keep alive the memory of these locally this Monday. Commemorations in Westfield, limo, and began to persuade the limo mary Sources” about halfway down. The fallen heroes from all wars – from our nation’s which also includes Mountainside veterans, will driver...and 20 minutes later, the driver video is found by clicking on that link. Letters to infancy to the present day. We are asked to remember comprise opening ceremonies, the annual parade shut off his engine. I continued doing this For the past two years, I have been mak- the Editor for six months until I came across an ing a documentary film on this topic and the colonists whose yearning for independence and programs at both the Revolutionary War Cem- undercover cop in a limo who told me need funding for the final project. sparked a revolution the mightiest empire could not etery and Fairview Cemetery. In Scotch Plains- there were laws on the books since 1971 As The New Yorker stated “were he Dropping Independent quell. We are asked to remember those soldiers Fanwood, there also will be a memorial service and on anti-idling. I researched the laws and authorized to write tickets, he could have penalties and had business cards printed raised $158,620 in city revenues in 2007 Bid For WF Mayor whose sacrifices on Civil War battlefields freed men, parade, along with the laying of wreaths at the up with the New York City traffic code alone – more than the N.Y.P.D. and the Earlier this year I put myself forward as women and children from bondage. We are asked to Fanwood Memorial Library and the Veterans Monu- for engine idling and used them as a tool D.E.P. combined.” an independent candidate for the mayoral remember the millions who served in both world ment in Scotch Plains. Garwood will hold its annual while approaching idling cars. It all boils down to my hard training on election. I circulated a petition and re- I began keeping a log on an Excel the 1967 Westfield High School State ceived sufficient names to allow me to wars, among them World War II’s “Greatest Genera- Memorial Day service at the Knights of Columbus spreadsheet and to date have more than Championship Cross Country team un- register for the election. tion,” to whom the entire world owes its freedom and Hall. We hope to witness a good turnout for each of 1,800 entries, with an approximate 80 der Walt Clarkson, who taught me that I now realize that I cannot devote the its future. these events. percent success ratio. persistence and determination are the key time that a mayor of Westfield must give I linked up with the Environmental elements to success in running or any life to the job. I am most thankful to those who We are asked to equally remember those who have Yes, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance, but Defense Fund on this issue in the summer pursuit. supported and encouraged me. given their lives for freedom in Korea, Vietnam, not just a symbol of past wars. Its significance is as of 2007. They endorsed the work and an This is not only a New York City issue. I do offer both candidates my services Africa and the Middle East, and continue to do so great today as it was during each generation since its effort began to focus on idling. I have I have witnessed plenty of Westfielders and my sincere wish that they vie with testified twice before the New York City who idle their car in the train station, as one another, not to win, but to help today. The courage and altruism displayed by the first official observance in 1868. One only need pick council. On February 10, Mayor well as on Elm Street – mindlessly wast- Westfield. American colonists more than two centuries ago has up a newspaper or switch on the television to witness Bloomberg signed into law three bills to ing money and resources. John Blake coursed through each generation since, and remains the supreme sacrifice made by our current armed beef up anti-idling efforts. Key to this is Contact me for more information at Westfield alive in our armed forces on the present-day battle- forces and to realize the courage that created a free Chief Michael Scagnelli, of the New York [email protected], call (917) Police Department traffic bureau, who, 972-0060; see verdantvigilante.com. Archive: Memorial Shaft fields of Iraq and Afghanistan. nation from 13 colonies burns as brightly today as it just last week, said he would retrain 3,000, George Pakenham While Memorial Day honors the fallen, it also did in America’s earliest days. Let us honor them – foot patrolmen/agents and modify their New York City Dedicated Nov. 11, 1923 summons us to take an active role in the way that we and all veterans living and deceased – on Memorial Ten Thousand People Attend Armi- remember them. Memorial Day is much more than Day and every day. For it is their courage – and their SP Council Has Better Tone stice Day Dedication of Westfield’s War Memorial - Mayor Littlefield, Ex-Gov. just a day off from work, an opportunity for leisure sacrifice – that gave us today and all our tomorrows. Runyon, Former Commander Conlin and pursuits or the kickoff to summer. All of us as But Township Is in Budget Crisis Commander Milton Join Great War Vet- As many residents of Scotch Plains The harshness of tone was not the real erans, Remnants of G. A. R. and Gold know, I have spent the last several years problem, even though some were offended Star Mothers in Beautiful Tribute to the studying both the financial and opera- by it. The problem today is a lack of hard Dead. - Unveiling By Martin Walberg’s Mobile Meetings Are Opportunity tional aspects of our township govern- work and competence. There is in fact a Mother - Plaza Packed with Onlookers ment, attending most meetings of the real budget crisis, but the majority of the Who Join in Patriotic Song in Honor of township council, both those that are tele- township council has taken this crisis and Those Who Died. vised and those that are not. Often, I am is in the process of turning it into a disas- Amid solemn pomp, patriotic music, For Freeholders to Reach People the only member of the public at these ter. They have had their deliberations in prayer and eloquence from distinguished meetings. secret, lead by a consultant who has not citizens and in the presence of officials, Eight years ago, Freeholder Al Mirabella decided, other residents were angry over the closing of the I have not shirked from expressing my spent enough time to have a firm grasp on Westfield’s veterans of three wars, Gold as the chairman of the nine-member Union County Oak Ridge Golf Course in Clark. Yet, other residents opinions regarding the operation of our Scotch Plains’ finances. They appear to Star mothers with tear-dimmed eyes, war township government and unfortunately, be following this consultant blindly with- workers and Red Cross representatives, Board of Chosen Freeholders, that the board would came forward on ideas for the park with both the by and large, my comments have con- out spending the time to critically evalu- Westfleld’s beautiful monument to the venture out of the county seat in Elizabeth for some Union County Baseball Association and supporters tained harsh assessments of its perfor- ate his recommendations. They are ac- dead of the Great War was dedicated last of its meetings. Meetings that year were held at the of a disc golf facility. mance. What I have said has been truthful cepting draconian solutions that are clearly Sunday afternoon in the presence of ten and has not often been challenged as to its unnecessary, which surely will lead to a thousand people, who despite the raw Magnet School on the campus of the Union County The New Providence meeting focused on a multi- truthfulness or accuracy. degradation of township operations and character of the lowering and threatening Vocational-Technical Schools in Scotch Plains and million improvement to Oakwood Park in the com- This year, I have made fewer com- tax us more than is necessary, in a particu- weather, remained to the last man and at the Trailside Nature and Science Center in munity. ments and most of them have been comple- larly difficult time. woman to the end. There were at least one mentary of the improved tone of public There is still time to reverse this course thousand out-of-town visitors. It was a Mountainside. Similar to Mr. Mirabella’s action, Westfield Mayor discussion. There is no doubt that this of action and I hope the members of our fitting climax of laors, which had occu- In 2006, when Mr. Mirabella returned as chairman Andy Skibitsky, Scotch Plains Mayor Nancy Malool, improvement is due to the change in the township council will take the time and pied the minds and thoughts of the Me- of the board, the board visited Berkeley Heights and and Garwood Mayor Dennis McCarthy each open council member and key employee com- make the effort to do so. morial Committee, which was appointed Rahway. This year, as chairman, he has held meet- their office one Saturday a month to meet with position of our government. Dick Samuel at the close of the Great War to choose a Unfortunately, an improvement in tone Scotch Plains fitting tribute to the soldier dead of ings before packed council chambers in New Provi- residents who wish to talk to them. This is also a way is not enough to serve our residents well. Westfleld, who have lain for five years or dence and, just last Thursday, in Clark. The free- of bringing government closer to the people. more in Flanders fields, in the beautiful homes of the American dead in France, in holder meeting in Clark was the first ever that was Freeholder Mirabella is the only freeholder chair- Westfield Police Should Shift some unknown place, or yet in peaceful broadcast live. man who has held mobile meetings outside of Eliza- Fairview. We give Mr. Mirabella credit for bringing the beth. We encourage more chairmen to follow his Focus on Ticketing Drivers It was just five years ago, on November I have lived in Westfield for more than I don’t know what the payoff is to 11, 1918, that the news came for which all board to the people. This is an opportunity to ask lead in the future. We also invite Freeholder Mirabella hearts were longing, and it was in some questions, make statements, pro or con, on board to come to Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, 10 years, but know the area well, I was Westfield, but I think that we could raise here in the late ’50’s and have been here more money for doing other viable pro- such spirit of thankfulness and solemn policy or just to see county government at work. Last Mountainside or Garwood. We are sure the house again since 1998. I drive every morning cesses. People who do not put on their pride that the thousands of citizens, men, to my job and have seen many traffic lights when their wipers are being used women and children, met for the ceremo- week, the board faced criticism for approving a will be packed. nies of last Sunday afternoon. The roomy $600,000 upgrade to its dog park in Echo Lake Park, After all, the board represents all of Union County, violations doing this chore. during a rain storm, no signaling (espe- Being a subscriber to The Westfield cially Lexus drivers), driving while put- plaza was a flutter with flags and there which one resident described as “a fence.” Some not just Elizabeth. Leader, I look forward to receiving the ting on eye makeup, eating food and was a deep welling up of patriotism in paper. Page 10 has changed in the past talking on the phone either in transit or every heart as the bands played the na- year and the Police Blotter reads quite stopped at a light. I have heard that the tional hymn. The chief note in every differently now than it did a few years fine is $150 for talking on the phone. speech and in Chaplain Watterson’s prayer ago. It seems that almost every car that’s I would love to volunteer to spend my was the lesson of devotion and duty in- stopped is for an irregularity in the car or furlough day from my job (Fridays) with spired by those who had given their all the owner having a summons from an- a policeman in an unmarked car (if pos- that the nation might be free. Mayor other town, whereby Westfield Police sible) to give out tickets to all these people Littlefield, too, struck a responsive chord turn over the case. It seems to me that a lot who drive in Westfield and through when he declared that the schoolhouse of police time is spent in finding people Westfield (for commuting) and we could was mightier than the battleship and peace who have made mistakes in other towns probably pull in a lot of money weekly and the home mightier than the cannon’s (i.e., no money to Westfield). and would not have to go after the people roar… who shop and spend their money in our When the mounted troopers and veter- Deadlines town. I am very confident that what we ans had ranged up about the stand, Leader General News - Friday 4pm would recover in phone and texting and Bartow of the Westfield Band sounded the “Assembly,” which was answered in Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm makeup fines would more than make up for the parking fines and would perhaps the same way from a bugler concealed at Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm a point behind the Methodist Church. The Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm draw a larger audience to come and shop and spend their dollars in Westfield. band then played the Star Spangled Ban- Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm ner and the entire 10,000 joined in the For more information, see Please feel free to contact me to help in this endeavor to capture more money for swelling martial air, with heads uncov- www.goleader.com/help Westfield. ered... The complete article can be read Please be early next week by downloading the November 14, 1923, Sally Van Why edition of The Westfield Leader from due to the holiday on Monday. Westfield goleader.com/archives. Your State Legislators ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] Asw. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] 7th Congressional District To reach us: E-mail to [email protected] Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 21, 2009 Page 5 Letters to the Editor DWC, Merchants Come to the Aid of Westfield Symphony Home Tour There can be no doubt that the quality taining the former Cosi restaurant for our of life in Westfield is beyond ordinary. boutique sale and topical seminars relat- And it’s not just because of its much- ing to home design and staging. Then she publicized small town America luster. enlisted the help and expertise of down- The quality here is much more about the town merchants such as Scott Edmondson character of its people. of The Flower Zone who worked along- At the end of last week, there was an side Friends’ members and associates to unexpected change of location for key successfully create a space that lived up to elements of The Friends of Westfield our publicity and generated important Symphony Orchestra’s major fund rais- proceeds for the orchestra. ing event to be held on Saturday. The This comes by way of publicly voicing Friends’ Tour of Notable Homes was our sincere appreciation to the foregoing literally “saved” owing to an exceptional and to celebrate what is truly “the Spirit of SPEECH...Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky draws over 150 supporters at his re- collaboration led by Sherry Cronin, ex- Westfield.” election campaign kickoff party last Sunday at the home of Dan and Lori Duffy. ecutive director of the Downtown Corpo- Lee Corcoran The mayor spoke of his “Westfield First” initiative – a campaign to bring more ration. Chairman, 2009 Friends of the WSO exposure and sales to downtown businesses. HAPPY TO HELP...Residents of 2nd Westfield Senior Citizens Housing present Sherry pulled out all the stops by ob- a check to the Westfield Rescue Squad from money raised at their annual “Have a Heart Party.” Pictured, left to right, are: Shannon Trenui, Captain Robert Westfield Library Book Sale Was Barrett, Annette Esrig, Jane Barris and Nicholas Morales, along with MacLeod, the housing’s canine companion. A Success, Thanks to Many The Friends of the Westfield Memorial morial Library, please stop by the library Keep a cool head Westfield Should Have Library (FWML) wish to thank all the or visit the library’s website, wmlnj.org. people who supported our annual book Book sale co-chairs Margaret Han and sale. One-hundred-and-seventy devoted Jody Lipson ran the best-organized book and save this summer An Environmental Commission volunteers worked tirelessly for two sale ever. We are proud that no books To the mayor and council: I read with Environmental commissions are com- weeks. were discarded. The leftovers went to the interest the letter councilmen Dave Haas prised of town residents who volunteer The Westfield Board of Education do- Lupus Foundation of America and to with Petro! and Tom Bigosinski wrote to the editor of their time to assist the local government nated tables for display of the books. The Happy Endings, which supplies free books The Westfield Leader in its April 30, on environmental and other important Westfield Department of Public Works to children, seniors and servicemen. 2009, edition and Dan Margolis’ follow- issues that impact the quality of life for all transported tables and bookcases to and Linnea Rhodes up letter on May 7, 2009. residents. They don’t legislate, but do from the sale. The Westfield Memorial President, FWML I moved back to Westfield in 2000, assist the town in compiling Natural Re- Library provided their meeting room and from High Bridge in Hunterdon County. source Inventories, Site Plan Reviews, hallway as the venue for the event, and the AJC Congratulates U.S. While living in High Bridge, I served Open Space Preservation plans and simi- library staff supported us in every way. seven years as chair of that municipality’s lar activities. Last, but certainly not least, we thank the On U.N. Human Rights environmental commission. When I According to the N.J. Association for members of the community who donated American Jewish Committee (AJC) moved to Westfield, I couldn’t wait to Environmental Commissions website, books and who shopped at the sale. congratulates the United States on its donate my time to Westfield’s commis- commissions are there to “promote re- I am pleased to announce that we made election to the United Nations Human GET A sion. However, I learned that Westfield gional and long-range environmental over $18,000 this year. The sale is the Rights Council in Geneva, and looks for- was one of a few towns in Union County planning; reach local citizens through major fundraiser for the Friends and en- ward to a sustained American-led effort that didn’t have a commission. educational programs, publications and ables us to provide many services to the to reform this important, yet flawed, insti- I quickly drafted a letter to the mayor meetings; work with neighboring com- library and to the Westfield community. tution. Flawed because nations with hor- and council outlining the case for a com- missions and other organizations to ad- We fund the following: Scholarships for rid human rights records also sit on the mission and asking the council to allow dress regional and statewide environmen- council and routinely ignore major hu- REBATE Future Librarians, the Museum Pass Pro- me to volunteer my time to help establish tal problems; and play a coordinating role gram, programs for children and adults, manitarian crises around the world in a commission in town. I never received a among the diverse actors in environmen- and the purchase of equipment and mate- favor of repeated broadsides against only response from anyone in the town gov- tal protection: the Department of Envi- rials for the library. We also sponsor the one country, Israel. ernment. I even voiced my concerns to ronmental Protection (DEP), Soil Con- following services: Books-on-Wheels, America must not simply become a one of my local councilmen during a servation Districts, local planning boards, paperback book exchange, book discus- lonely voice of dissent in a chamber UP TO campaign stop, to no avail. boards of health and utilities authorities.” sion groups, opera at the Met, and the crowded with the world’s tyrants. It must Berkeley Heights, Clark, Cranford, It could only benefit Westfield to imple- annual Friends outing. take on the responsibility of focusing the Fanwood, Linden, Rahway, Roselle Park, ment such a board. We urge members of the community to council on the very real human rights Scotch Plains, Springfield, Summit and The High Bridge Environmental Com- join the Friends and to take advantage of abuses that plague our world. Union all have environmental commis- mission was able to exist with no budget our many programs. For more informa- Ken Peskin $ , sions. It’s now time for Westfield to have (members made their own copies of meet- tion on the Friends of the Westfield Me- 1 000 AJCommittee, Millburn a volunteer environmental commission. ing agendas, proposals, and other items at homes to save money). With limited re- Let’s Remember All sources, the High Bridge Environmental Commission was able to assist the bor- with $0 down Who Died for Freedom ough in accomplishing many great things In a few days, we will observe Memo- including the purchase a tract of land rial Day and I would like to remind my slated for development with Green Acres and 0% interest fellow New Jerseyans that it represents money at minimal cost to the borough. more than just the beginning of the sum- I’m thrilled that Mr. Margolis and coun- mer season or an occasion to take advan- cilmen Haas and Bigosinski also see the for 6 months tage of sales being offered by local mer- benefit in creating an environmental com- chants. 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Earl and Mary Helen dren, Karen Chamberlin Wooles of be held this Monday, May 25, with Chamberlin of Westfield celebrated wishing to sponsor a wreath or make Hampton Falls, N.H., Marty of opening ceremonies starting at 9 a.m. a donation to the parade should call their 62nd wedding anniversary on Herndon, Va., Geoffrey of Apex, at the Monument to Veterans of World Sunday, April 26. The couple was Stan Cuba at (908) 233-2767. N.C., Ann Chamberlin Davis of War I, located at the North Avenue After opening ceremonies, the pa- married on April 26, 1947 in Madi- Highland Park, N.J., Jennifer and East Broad Street Plaza. Any son, Wis. rade will proceed north on East Chamberlin Hamberlin of organization or individual wishing Broad Street straight up to Fairview A native of Cochranville, Pa., Earl Franklinton, N.C., Philip of to be placed in the line of Chamberlin received a Master of Arts Cemetery, where the Huntersville, N.C. and Penelope march for the parade Westfield and degree and a doctoral degree, both in Chamberlin Hamner of Fort Mill, should be present in the organic chemistry, from Harvard Mountainside Veterans S.C. They also have 10 grandchil- Lord & Taylor (West) of Foreign Wars will host University. He was employed with dren and two great-granddaughters. parking lot by 8 a.m. Merck and Co. in Rahway for 45 closing ceremonies. Soft Dick Koski, a United drinks will be available years and retired in 1980 as a senior Blood Drive on Tap States Navy veteran of director in process research with at the conclusion of the In Fanwood May 29 both World War II and parade for participants. DevLab in London, England and a the Korean War, will be laboratory in Rahway. Dr. FANWOOD – Venture Crew 33 of The Daughters of the Kevin S. Barber and Ms. Bridget M. Keegan this year’s grand mar- American Revolution Chamberlin published 17 papers and Fanwood will sponsor a blood drive shal. The parade also holds 30 patents. on Friday, May 29, from 3 to 8:30 and the Sons of the will feature a police es- American Revolution Mary Helen Chamberlin, origi- p.m. at the All Saints’ Episcopal cort, veterans’ groups, nally from Madison, Wis., earned Church. The church is located at 559 will have their annual Ms. Bridget M. Keegan Westfield’s mayor and memorial service at the her medical degree from the Univer- Park Avenue in Scotch Plains. town council, civic and sity of Wisconsin and graduated in All blood donors will receive a free Dick Koski Revolutionary War Cem- youth organizations, etery. August 1944 in a wartime com- mini-exam, including a review of their plus vintage automobiles sponsored mencement with the V12. She prac- pulse rate, blood pressure, iron count The public is invited to come back To Wed Kevin S. Barber by G-Wiz car detailing in Westfield. to American Legion Post No. 3 after ticed ophthalmology in New York (hemoglobin) and cholesterol level. Mr. and Mrs. Michael B. Keegan of elor of Arts degree in 1994 from the A Brooklyn, N.Y. native, Mr. Koski City with Dr. Truman Boyes on Donors must be in generally good the parade for a picnic and barbecue Westfield have announced the engage- College of the Holy Cross, where he grew up on Staten Island and en- sponsored by the Sons of the Ameri- Madison Avenue and at the New health, be at least 17 years old and ment of their daughter, Ms. Bridget M. majored in both economics and po- listed in the Navy in 1944. After the York Eye and Ear Infirmary on 13th weigh a minimum of 110 pounds. A can Legion. In the event of poor or Keegan of Philadelphia, Pa., to Kevin litical science. He earned his law de- war he attended Wagner College on questionable weather on the parade Street and Second Avenue. photograph or signature form of S. Barber, also of Philadelphia. He is gree from the Villanova University Staten Island, and one day after The couple lived in Scotch Plains identification is required. The drive day, call (908) 233-2767 for a re- the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis R. School of Law in Villanova, Pa. in graduation was called back into the corded announcement. Any other from 1949 to 2001, when they moved will be open to the entire commu- Barber of Bonita Springs, Fla. 1997. Mr. Barber presently is a part- Navy through the Reserve Program. to Westfield. They have seven chil- nity, and walk-ins will be welcome. questions can be directed to this A 1994 graduate of Westfield High ner at Ledgewood Law Firm in Phila- He served from 1951 to 1953 as a same number. For questions on eligibility, call School, the bride-to-be received her delphia. specialized electronic technician. Chelsea to Collect Food (800) 933-BLOOD or visit Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology The couple will be married in Sep- Now a retired research analytical June Classes to Be Held Beginning Saturday nybloodcenter.org. To make an ap- in 1998 from the College of the Holy tember of 2009. chemist, he worked for M.W. Kellogg pointment, call (908) 889-0241. Cross in Worcester, Mass. In 2002, and Bristol Meyer Squibb. In Moving Meditation FANWOOD – The Chelsea at Ms. Keegan earned a Master of City Red Cross Announces Mr. Koski and his wife of 56 years, WESTFIELD – Moving Medita- Fanwood will collect donated food for Owners to Discuss Planning degree from the University Gloria, have lived in Westfield for tion classes will be held on four a statewide drive to benefit the Com- Historic Littel House of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She Pet First Aid Course more than 50 years. They have three consecutive Monday evenings, June munity FoodBank of New Jersey start- currently is a senior planner with WESTFIELD – The Westfield/ children, Andrew and Richard Koski 1 through June 22, from 6:30 to ing this Saturday, May 23, and con- SCOTCH PLAINS – One of the PennPraxis at the University of Penn- Mountainside Chapter of the Ameri- and Jill Omira, and two grandchil- 7:15 p.m. at the First Congrega- tinuing through Sunday, July 5. oldest homes in Union County, the sylvania School of Design. can Red Cross will host a Pet First dren. Their son Richard is a colonel tional Church. The Community FoodBank oper- Benjamin Littel House on Lake Av- A 1990 graduate of St. John’s Je- Aid class on Friday, May 29, and in the United States Army, currently Classes will take place in Room 21 ates emergency food pantries, soup enue in Scotch Plains, will be dis- suit High School in Toledo, Ohio, the again on Wednesday, June 24. Both stationed in Alabama, and served in on the second floor of the McCorison kitchens and feeding programs that cussed by its current owners at the future bridegroom received his Bach- classes will run from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Iraq as an artillery officer. Dick Christian Education Building at 125 serve the needy across New Jersey. monthly meeting of the Historical at the Chapter House at 321 Elm Koski has been involved with Elmer Street in Westfield. These The Health Care Association of Society of Scotch Plains and Fanwood. Junior Women Reveal Street in Westfield. American Legion Martin Wallberg classes are designed for beginners New Jersey, an umbrella group of The meeting will take place on Participants will learn how to ad- Post No. 3 in Westfield for over 20 and are open to all. long-term care facilities including Tuesday, May 26, starting at 8 p.m. at SP-F Garage Sale minister immediate help to a pet in years. Moving Meditation is a simple, Chelsea assisted living communi- the Scotch Hills Country Club, lo- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch need and how to keep their pet safe Master of Ceremonies Peter gentle, graceful movement based on ties, is organizing the food drive. cated at Plainfield Avenue and Jerusa- Plains Junior Women’s Club has an- and act with confidence during an Hogaboom will give opening re- ancient Asian Qigong wellness sys- During the drive, donations may be lem Road in Scotch Plains. Admis- nounced that the annual spring Town- emergency until they can get to a marks at this year’s ceremony. As tems. Its purpose is to reduce stress dropped off in the main lobby of The sion is free and open to everyone. Wide Garage Sale will be held on veterinarian. The course also will chaplain, he also will offer the open- and increase flexibility. The practice Chelsea at Fanwood, located at 295 The home was originally built in Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 cover cat and dog cardiopulmonary ing prayer and benediction. Patrick is performed standing up and ordi- South Avenue. Shelf-stable products 1720 and added onto in 1834. Present p.m. The rain date is Sunday, June 7. resuscitation (CPR) and putting a Tighe, commander of American Le- nary street clothing is appropriate. are requested, such as canned fish/ owners Connie and John Klock will The cost is $15 to list one’s address first aid kit together for a pet. gion Post No. 3; Bob Furley of the Laura Berzofsky, a certified Integral meat; powdered milk and infant for- discuss searching records for estab- and items for sale on the garage sale Attendees will have the opportu- Mountainside Veterans of Foreign Tai Chi and Qigong instructor, will mulas; boxed meals (pasta, potatoes, lishing the history of a house, as well map, which will be distributed for nity to practice their new skills on Wars (VFW) and Westfield Mayor lead the group practice. rice); canned meals (macaroni and as the history of their own house. Light free in Scotch Plains and Fanwood. cat and dog manikins. A Pet First Andrew Skibitsky also will address The church’s board of Christian cheese, chili, stews, meaty soups); refreshments and fellowship will fol- Individuals hold their own garage sale Aid (cat or dog) handbook (with a the crowd. Education will sponsor this pro- peanut butter (plastic jars only); low the program. For more informa- and keep all profits. CD Rom) also will be included in Kerry Stubbs will sing his a gram. Free-will offerings will be canned fruit and vegetables. Individu- tion, call Richard Bousquet, historical Registration forms are available at this course. cappella rendition of “God Bless accepted to benefit the church’s als are asked not to donate any items society president, at (908) 232-1199. the local libraries, online at spjwc.com Pre-registration is required and America.” Theodore Schlosberg of outreach programs. The June series in glass containers or cellophane and or upon request by sending an e-mail to space is limited. For more informa- the New Jersey Workshop for the will raise funds for this summer’s to make sure donated food products www.goleader.com [email protected]. tion or to register, call the Westfield/ Arts will play “Taps” on a Bach youth fellowship mission trip to the have not reached their expiration date. Checks for $15 made payable to Mountainside chapter at (908) 232- Stradivarius bugle specially made Wind River Reservation in Lander, SPJWC, and the completed registra- 7090 or send an e-mail to for him. Wyo., where participants will do tion form, may be mailed to: SPJWC, [email protected]. Indi- There will be cannon volleys by home repairs and help with a P.O. Box 284, Scotch Plains, N.J. viduals also can visit the chapter’s Lambs Artillery and special bell tolls children’s day camp. Helping Accident 07076. All registration forms/checks website, westfield- by Jack Panosh, Bell Master and For additional information or to must be received by Monday, June 1. [email protected], to download a curator for the Westfield town clock. register, call Ms. Berzofsky at (908) Victims Everyday Proceeds from this event will be allo- registration form and to view a listing Veterans’ groups will offer memo- 232-0169. Drop-in students also will cated to local charities. of all current health and safety classes. rial wreaths and a special wreath be welcome. Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. “25 Years Experience” Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer FAMILY LAW · Divorce · Domestic Violence · Custody · Child Support

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For More Information: 908-272-0200 www.dughihewit.com A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 21, 2009 Page 7 Do Not Judge Each Other SP-F Memorial Day Parade By First ‘100 Days’ Alone To Honor Women Veterans By REV. DR. MARK BOYEA cal purposes. They’re expected in order SCOTCH PLAINS – American the parade itself. Transportation will to attract an audience for a show or military personnel of all wars who be provided. To pre-register, call Don One of the things I always look publication. They’re expected by in- made the ultimate sacrifice by giv- Wussler at (908) 889-1709. forward to checking out at this time vestors and consumers. Our culture is ing their lives in service to their The parade also will salute the of the year is the speech that our awash in definitive determinations of country will be honored on Memo- dedication, commitment and sacri- President gives at the annual White good/bad, right/wrong or success/fail- rial Day this Monday, May 25, dur- fices of the men and women of the House Correspondents’ Dinner in ure within the hour, let alone within a ing various events to be held in Scotch Armed Forces of the United States Washington, D.C. The basic tradition hundred days, on practically everything. Plains and Fanwood. who have served and continue to behind the evening is for everyone to The problem with all this is that it Observations will begin with a serve in the defense of America. let their professional guard down a often doesn’t reflect reality. The real- memorial service at 8 a.m. at Ameri- Starting at 10:45 a.m. from the little, and for the President to have the ity is that many of the quick, defini- can Legion Post No. 209, located at Scotch Plains Municipal Building, opportunity to take a few lighthearted tive judgments we make turn out Park Avenue and Sunset Place in the parade will proceed along Park jabs at his staff, his supporters, his wrong. History is littered with “one Scotch Plains. At 9 a.m., the laying of Avenue, move down Martine Av- opponents and the members of the hit wonders” in every aspect of life – wreaths will take place at the Fanwood enue into the center of Fanwood, and media who, in our democratic soci- people and things which on the basis Memorial Library at North Avenue end at LaGrande Park in Fanwood. ety, are free to critique and criticize of their first “hundred days” were and Tillotson Road. Wreaths will then him 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. TOP BOWLERS… This season’s Rotary District No. 7510 bowling competition immediately judged unqualified suc- went to the team pictured above, from left to right, Ron Swist (Westfield Rotary), be presented at 10 a.m. at the Veterans Mountainside Seniors I always enjoy watching our cesses, only to end up quite the oppo- Ann Demico (Piscataway Rotary spouse) and Joe Qutub and Lori Flowers, both Monument at Park Avenue and Front nation’s leader attempt stand-up com- site over time. Conversely, there are of the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club. The district Rotary bowling league, Street in Scotch Plains. Announce Luncheon edy, and this year was no exception. countless examples of people and in existence since the 1960s, includes teams from Roselle/Roselle Park (which won The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Me- MOUNTAINSIDE – The Senior For the most part, I laughed through- things which were considered certain second place), Cranford, Elizabeth, Springfield and Westfield. morial Day Parade will follow this Citizen Club of Mountainside will out President Obama’s remarks, al- failures on the basis of their first ceremony. This year’s theme will be host its installation luncheon on Fri- though there were some I cringed at “hundred days,” only to be seen as “Women in Military Service.” day, June 12, beginning at 12:15 p.m. and thought he would have been bet- huge successes over the long haul. Senior Advisory Committee Among the area women veterans who at the Spanish Tavern, located on ter served avoiding. When it comes to the really impor- will serve as co-grand marshals for Route 22, East, in Mountainside. The part I particularly enjoyed, tant stuff – like the quality of a career, the parade are Claire Butler The menu will include soup of the though, was when Mr. Obama poked a relationship, an education, a policy, Reveals Upcoming Trips (Women’s Army Corps), Colonel day, a choice of chicken, fish, beef or fun at himself and all of the attention a presidency…a life – it’s both unfair SCOTCH PLAINS – The Senior to departure times for the busses, regis- Mary Jo Rice-Mahoney (Army Nurse paella and a choice of three different and analysis that came with the recent and untruthful to believe or claim that Citizen Advisory Committee has fi- tration dates and costs will be forth- Vietnam), Anna Yersevich, Captain desserts. Coffee, tea, soda, wine and arrival of his 100th day in office. As a we can accurately evaluate those nalized plans for the trips that are coming. Busses for all trips leave from Diana Sorrentino (career Navy) and sangria also will be available. The way of satirizing the seemingly end- things until years, decades or longer subsidized by the Township of Scotch the Scotch Hills Country Club parking Sally Barberio (Navy medic). cost is $26 for members and $30 for less attempts to treat those first one have passed. Those things can only Plains. Because transportation costs lot, located at Plainfield Avenue and All area women veterans are invited non-members. For more information, hundred days as a milestone that called be accurately and appropriately are covered through allotted funds, Jerusalem Road in Scotch Plains. to be recognized at the ceremony pre- call Eve Vitale at (908) 789-8568. All for characterizing his presidency as judged from a distance, through the trips are offered at greatly reduced On Wednesday, July 22, all are in- ceding the parade and to take part in are welcome. either an unqualified success or miser- kind of long-term lens which God rates for senior citizens. vited to “Celebrate America” at the able failure, the President revealed – sees us and the world. Township seniors are given first pref- Mount Haven Resort in Milford, Pa., tongue firmly planted in cheek – some God has and always will evaluate erence in registering for each trip, al- featuring an American-themed enter- Free Rabies Clinic on Tap of the things he hopes to accomplish some things quickly and without res- though the committee welcomes par- tainment program plus a breakfast buf- over his next one hundred days. ervation. In every religious tradition, ticipation by any and all. All details as fet and a gala barbecue lunch with “During the next one hundred God sees acts of injustice and oppres- games and other activities for seniors. In Township Next Week days,” he said, “we will design, build sion as immediately and definitively Temple Announces A tour of Gracie Mansion is sched- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Dogs will be vaccinated from 7:30 to and open a library devoted to my first wrong; as a clear failure on our part. uled for Wednesday, September 16, Plains Health Department will spon- 8:30 p.m. and also must be accompa- one hundred days” and “I will strongly But at the same time, God does not ‘Gold Rush Raffle’ at 11 a.m. There is considerable walk- sor a free rabies clinic for cats and nied by an adult able to control the consider losing my cool.” “And the “rush to judgment” when it comes to SCOTCH PLAINS – Congregation ing involved on this tour and indi- dogs on Wednesday, May 27, from animal. Revaccination is not necessary next hundred days will be so success- the overall quality of our careers, our Beth Israel, located at 18 Shalom Way viduals must be ambulatory. After the 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the southside for three years unless the dog is under ful,” he added, “that I will be able to relationships or our lives in general. in Scotch Plains, is holding its annual tour, participants will have lunch at firehouse, located at the corner of six months of age, thus requiring revac- complete them in just 72 days.” God knows that the measure of our Gold Rush Raffle. Winners will be Tavern on the Green on West 67th Martine Avenue and Raritan Road in cination the subsequent year (or if the It was good to see that Mr. Obama vocational and personal lives cannot notified after the drawing is held on Street in New York City. Scotch Plains. animal’s vaccination history is un- recognizes the silliness in trying to be fairly determined, one way or the Tuesday, June 2, at 9 p.m. during the A trip is planned on Tuesday, Octo- Cats will be vaccinated from 6:30 to known). 2009 dog licenses will be avail- make a definitive judgment about other, in their first “hundred days,” Open Congregational Meeting. ber 13, to the Brownstone Theater in 7:30 p.m. and must be contained in a able at the clinic. The fees are $6.20 for something as complex, and with such but only after our entire “body of Three prizes will be raffled off. The Paterson for dinner and a program called “cat carrier” or a box and accompa- dogs who are spayed or neutered and far-reaching and long-lasting conse- work” is revealed. first prize is a 46-inch, High Definition “Remember the Paramount.” This pro- nied by an adult able to control the $9.20 for those who are not. quences, as a presidency in just a little If God is willing to judge us that flat screen television; second prize is a gram will recall New York City’s Para- animal. If this is the animal’s initial Participants are asked to have a over three months. And my guess, or at way, then shouldn’t we be willing to one-year family membership to Con- mount Theater when stars such as Judy vaccination (which includes those ani- check or exact cash for the licenses. least my hope, is that the vast majority take a step back and look at others less gregation Beth Israel and a one-year Garland, Frank Sinatra, Eddie Cantor mals with an unknown vaccination The New Jersey Department of Health of the President’s supporters, his op- from any political, economic or per- family membership to the Jewish Com- and Al Jolson appeared there. history), the inoculation has a one- recommends vaccination every two ponents and the members of the media sonal agendas, and more from God’s munity Center (JCC) of Central New Interested seniors are asked not to year duration. Subsequent booster vac- years, and the township will not issue both present and not present that long-term perspective? Shouldn’t we Jersey, and third prize is “New York, call the Scotch Plains Recreation De- cinations have a three-year duration if a license unless the vaccination is evening recognize that, too. My hope be more willing to practice a little New York” (gift certificate to Marriott, partment. Flyers will be made up for the animal is age six months or older. valid for the entire licensing period. is that they also recognize the silliness more of the patience, intellectual and gift certificate to Broadway.com and each trip that include registration dates, 2009 cat licenses will be available at For further information, call (908) – as well as the danger – of making emotional honesty, and spiritual gen- four Yankees tickets). costs and time of bus departures. the clinic. The cost is $5. 322-6700, extension no. 1-309. comprehensive judgments about any- erosity that God evaluates us with, not Each ticket is $100, or two for $180. one or anything too quickly. just in our first “hundred days” but This is one of the synagogue’s major Of course, that hasn’t stopped them throughout all our days? fundraisers. For further information LEGAL QUESTIONS? Give us a call, it’s FREE! from doing it anyway. We all make * * * * * * * or to purchase tickets, call the syna- those kinds of quick, definitive judg- Reverend Boyea is senior minister gogue office at (908) 889-1830 or ments at times. We live in a 24-hour at the First Congregational Church, come to the synagogue. Raffle win- news cycle, high-speed Internet, fast located at 125 Elmer Street in Westfield. ners need not be present to win. food world. Instant decisions, speedy results and immediate assessments of people and things in either/or terms are expected. 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WWW.DOCTORMERRIMAN.COM Nicholas A. Giuditta, III Page 8 Thursday, May 21, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION John O’Reardon, 93, Sales Executive; Author Lisa Scottoline Plans Was Member of Old Guard and IHM – Obituaries – John D. O’Reardon, 93, of Scotch Spanarkel and his wife, Deborah, Dr. Visit to Library Next Week Plains died on Wednesday, May 13, Marybeth Hathorn and her husband, Edwin W. Jenkinson, 85, Family Man; WESTFIELD – The Westfield insightful, and I am sure that Lisa at Overlook Hospital in Summit. Dr. James Hathorn, Kevin Spanarkel Memorial Library will present an Scottoline will be as well.” Born in Ireland, he had lived in and his wife, Kathleen, James Spanarkel Decorated Veteran of World War II evening with New York Times best- Ms. Scottoline has received the Jersey City before moving to Scotch and his wife, Janet, John Spanarkel and Edwin Warren Jenkinson, 85, of A Funeral Mass was offered on selling author Lisa Scottoline on Edgar Award, mystery writers’ high- Plains 40 years ago. his wife, Maureen, Sharon McPherson Fanwood passed away at home with Monday, May 18, at St. Bartholomew Friday, May 29, at 7 p.m. The event est honor; the “Paving the Way” A graduate of St. Peter’s College, and her husband, Mark, and 12 great- his family at his side on Friday, May the Apostle Roman Catholic Church will take place in the Community award from Women in Business and Mr. O’Reardon had been employed nieces and nephews. 15, 2009. in Scotch Plains. Burial followed at Room of the Westfield Municipal the “Distinguished Author Award” as a sales manager with U.S. Indus- The funeral was held on Monday, Born in Scotch Plains, he had lived Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Plains. Building, located at 425 East Broad from Scranton University. She also tries prior to retiring in 1984. Earlier, May 18, from the Memorial Funeral in Millburn and Springfield before Arrangements were by the Rossi Street. Participants will receive a has received an Honorary Doctor- he had worked for Montgomery Ward. Home, 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. moving to Fanwood in 1947. Funeral Home, 1937 Westfield Av- copy of her latest book “Look ate of Law from West Chester Uni- He was a member of the Westfield A Funeral Mass followed at the Im- A veteran of World War II, Mr. enue in Scotch Plains. Again.” versity and an Alumni Certificate Area Old Guard and the Immaculate maculate Heart of Mary Church. En- Jenkinson served in the United States Donations can be made in his Ms. Scottoline is known for her of Merit from the University of Heart of Mary Roman Catholic tombment took place at Saint Gertrude Army as a sergeant with the 187th memory to the Fanwood Rescue legal thrillers, set in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Law School. Church in Scotch Plains. Cemetery in Colonia. Glider Infantry, 11th Airborne Division Squad, Treasurer, 123 Watson Road, which feature gutsy and resilient She is a contributing editor to Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Donations may be made in memory in the Philippines from 1942 to 1945. Fanwood, N.J. 07023. female characters. There are 15 mil- Justice magazine, teaches a course Eileen Spanarkel O’Reardon; his sis- of John O’Reardon to Dominican He received the World War II Victory May 21, 2009 lion copies of her books in print and she developed entitled “Justice and ter, Geraldine E. Haushalter, and his Rosary Shrine, 543 Springfield Av- Medal, American Campaign Medal, they are published in 23 languages. Fiction” at the University of Penn- sister-in-law, Joan E. Spanarkel. He enue, Summit, N.J. 07901. For addi- Bronze Star, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Lorraine Massimino All her books draw on her experi- sylvania Law School and writes a also was an uncle to Susan Scott and her tional information or to express con- Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Lorraine Margaret Caffrey ence as a trial lawyer, as well as her weekly column called “Chick Wit” husband, Brian, Tracy Didinger and dolences, please visit Infantry Award, Glider Badge and Dis- Massimino, 80, of Norwalk, Conn., judicial clerkships in the state and for the Philadelphia Inquirer. her husband, John, Nancy Konen and www.fanwoodmemorial.com. tinguished Service Medal. wife of Thomas Massimino, passed federal justice systems. Westfield Memorial Library her husband, Jeffrey, Raymond May 21, 2009 After World War II, he was em- away on Friday, May 1, at the Jewish “I am happy that the library is cardholders currently may sign up ployed with Standard Oil in Eliza- Home for the Elderly in Fairfield, Conn. able to offer this program to the for this program; signups for MU- Andrew W. Kaskiw, Sr., 80, Executive; beth, Durling Farms in Whitehouse Born on September 13, 1928 in residents of Westfield. This is the RAL cardholders will begin tomor- and Gibson Tube in Berkeley Heights. Newark, Lorraine was the daughter fifth year that the library has hosted row, Friday, May 22. Seating is lim- Military Veteran Active in Civic Affairs He also owned the Dairy Made Com- of the late Matthew and Margaret an event featuring a New York Times ited. To register, visit the library’s Andrew W. “Bucky” Kaskiw, Sr., Surviving are his wife, Helen pany in Plainfield. Mr. Jenkinson re- (Flynn) Caffrey. She was a resident of best-selling author,” said Library website, wmlnj.org, and click on 80, of Scotch Plains died on Wednes- Kaskiw; two daughters, Mary Spiga tired in 1986. Norwalk, Conn. for the past 12 years, Director Phil Israel. “These pro- Online Calendar, or call (908) 789- day, May 13, at Overlook Hospital in and Amy Kaskiw; two sons, Michael He lived a full life surrounded by having previously lived in Scotch grams are always entertaining and 4090, extension no. 4112. Summit. Kaskiw and his wife, Halina, and family, love and laughter. Mr. Plains, where she was the assistant Born and raised in Carteret, he had Andrew W. Kaskiw, Jr.; one brother, Jenkinson dedicated his life to his be- pre-school director of the Fanwood- Nature Club Bird Walks Set lived in Plainfield before moving to Theodore “Dushy” Kaskiw, and six loved wife, children, and his most Scotch Plains YMCA. Scotch Plains in 1987. grandchildren, Kara, Kelli, Gerard, loved grandchildren and great-grand- Surviving, in addition to her hus- A graduate of Carteret High School, Andrew, Samantha and Patrick. son. He loved music, fishing, sports band of 56 years, are one son, Michael For Next Two Saturdays Mr. Kaskiw received his Bachelor of Two sisters, Judith Novak and Ethel and the beach. Massimino of Toms River; two daugh- Science degree in Engineering from Kindzierski, and one brother, Eugene Mr. Jenkinson was the son of the ters, Patti Rossiter of Medford and AREA – The Greater Watchung (908) 647-2308. the College of William and Mary. Kaskiw, predeceased him. late Raymond Jenkinson and Claire Karen Mitchell of Weston, Conn., Nature Club has announced that The Greater Watchung Nature He served in the United States Mer- The funeral was held on Saturday, Petreins. His brothers, Raymond and and six grandchildren. Joyce Payeur will lead a bird walk Club is dedicated to promoting fel- chant Marine from 1945 to 1946 and May 16, from the Memorial Funeral Henry, also predeceased him. In addition to her parents, she was through Cranford’s Hanson Park to lowship among those who share an in the United States Army from 1951 Home, 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. Surviving are his beloved wife of predeceased by four brothers, Mat- look for spring migrating birds this appreciation of the natural world. through 1953 as a staff sergeant in the A Funeral Mass followed at the Im- 65 years, Charlotte (née McFadden) thew, Michael, Gerard and Jack Saturday, May 23. Participants will Annual dues are $12 for an indi- 843rd Engineer Aviation Battalion in maculate Heart of Mary Roman Jenkinson; daughter Claire Pyecroft Caffrey, and two sisters, Catherine meet at 7:30 a.m. behind the Hanson vidual, $17 for a couple/family and France. Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. and her husband, Robert; daughter Murtha and Mary Schoenleber. House, located at 38 Springfield $4 for students. The public is wel- Mr. Kaskiw had been president and Interment took place at Fairview Cem- Karen Feldman and her husband, Jef- A Mass of Christian Burial was Avenue, for a two-hour bird walk. come to attend all club programs owner of Angus Tank Cleaning Cor- etery in Westfield. frey; son Edwin Jr.; daughter-in-law offered on Tuesday, May 5, at Notre The Fairview Farm Wildlife Pre- and trips. poration in Bayonne for many years Memorial donations may be made Eileen; son Charles and his wife, Dame Church in Easton, Conn. serve will be the site of the club’s prior to retiring. to Mount Sinai Medical Center (for Colleen; son Mark and his wife, Chris- The Harding Funeral Home of bird walk to look for Bobolinks and Osteoporosis Program He was active in civic affairs, hav- MPD), c/o Dr. John Mascarenhas, tine; his 10 grandchildren, Joshua Westport, Conn. assisted the family other migrants on Saturday, May ing served on the Carteret Planning Mount Sinai Medical Center, P.O. and his wife, Ashleigh, Victoria and with the arrangements. 30. Fairview Farm is a 170-acre To Be Held at Library Board, the Carteret Board of Educa- Box 1079, New York, N.Y. 10029, in her husband, Brett, Jennifer, Joseph, Memorial contributions in lieu of preserve with five miles of trails SCOTCH PLAINS – Dietician Dr. tion and as a board member of the memory of Andrew Kaskiw. Gina, Evan, Abigail, Sydney, Jake flowers may be made to the Pre- through fields and woods and is Patricia Davidson and physical Kidney Fund of New Jersey. Mr. For additional information or to and Hunter; his great-grandson, School Department of Fanwood- part of the Upper Raritan Water- therapist Susan Rele will speak at Kaskiw also was a longtime member express condolences, please visit Phineas; his sister-in-law, Bernadette Scotch Plains YMCA, 1340 Martine shed Association. the Scotch Plains Public Library on Jenkinson, and many nieces, neph- Avenue, Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076. Interested persons will meet at Wednesday, May 27, at 7:30 p.m. of the Plainfield Country Club, where www.fanwoodmemorial.com. May 21, 2009 he served on the board for nine years. May 21, 2009 ews and friends. the farm at 8 a.m. To get to the farm, They will offer guidelines on pre- travel Route 78 West to 287 North venting and controlling osteoporo- and take the Bedminster exit (22B). sis with diet and fitness. Partici- John DiPace, 87, Master Carpenter; Trailside Science Center Has Upon getting off the ramp, one will pants will learn about the best eat- be on Routes 202/206 North. After ing habits to cultivate, the foods to Owner of Business in Scotch Plains the first light, bear left to stay on look for and how to develop an John DiPace, 87, a lifelong resi- wife, Dorian, Nick and his wife, Space Remaining in Camps 206 North toward Chester/Netcong; exercise plan. dent of Scotch Plains, died on Friday, Stephanie, Debb, MaryAnn and Lisa; go through five lights and at the Dr. Davidson is the director of May 15, in Scotch Plains with his his cherished grandchildren, Jenni- MOUNTAINSIDE – Union tures of the ocean depths. The weekly fifth light, make a left onto Nutrition Services at The Cardio- family at his side. fer, John, Anthony, Christina, Joseph County’s Trailside Nature and Science sessions will culminate with a Friday Pottersville Road; go 0.8 miles and vascular Care Group in Belleville. A master carpenter, John had been and Alexandra, and great-grandchil- Center has space remaining in its sum- field trip (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) to Sandy make a left onto Larger Cross Road; Ms. Rele, of Americare Physical self-employed for 60 years, owning dren, Ava and Zach; one brother, Alex mer camp programs for children enter- Hook to catch, identify and release go .5 miles to Upper Raritan Therapy in Mountainside, is an ac- DiPace and Marino Builders in Scotch DiPace; one brother-in-law, Joseph ing the fifth and sixth grades. Pre-regis- local marine mammals, as well as Watershed’s stone pillars on the tive member of the American Physi- Plains. He retired in 2001. Gannacci, and one sister-in-law, tration is required for all camps. identify shells found on the beach right; drive to the end. For more cal Therapy Association. He was a member of the Scotch Louise Gannacci. “The Watchung Reservation is the and have fun seining in the ocean for information, call Ms. Payeur at All programs at the library are Plains UNICO, the Italian-American A funeral service was held yester- perfect location for a child to become minnows, pipe fish and more. free and open to everyone. Pre-reg- Club of Scotch Plains and the Holy day, Wednesday, May 20, from the immersed in nature,” said Freeholder Participants in Herptile Hunters will Mr. Ray to Appear istration is highly recommended, as Name Society at the Immaculate Heart Rossi Funeral Home, 1937 Westfield Deborah Scanlon. “It’s extraordinary take an in-depth look at the world of space is limited. The Scotch Plains of Mary Roman Catholic Church of Avenue in Scotch Plains. A Mass to watch a child’s imagination and reptiles and amphibians. Each day, At Temple Concert Public Library is located at 1927 Scotch Plains. followed at the Immaculate Heart of love for nature bloom through hikes, campers will investigate a different WESTFIELD – Temple Emanu-El’s Bartle Avenue, one block from Park John was a United States Army Air Mary Church. Interment took place crafts, games and other activities.” area of the reservation in search of Early Childhood Education (ECE) Avenue in the center of the town- Force veteran of World War II. at Hillside Cemetery in Scotch New this year is Kids for Conserva- local frogs, toads, turtles, salamanders Program will present Mr. Ray in con- ship. For further information, to He was predeceased by his parents, Plains. tion, where students explore how hu- and snakes. Children will learn how to cert on Sunday, May 31, at 5 p.m. Pre- register or get directions, call the Anthony and Melvina; his sister, Memorial contributions may be mans depend on nature every day and properly catch, handle and identify show activities will begin at 4 p.m. library at (908) 322-5007, exten- Josephine Marino, and his sister-in- made to the Center For Hope Hospice find out ways for living a greener these creatures. Throughout the week, Concert tickets are $10 per person sion no. 204, or e-mail law, Phyllis Delli Santi. and Palliative Care, 1900 Raritan lifestyle that will keep the Earth healthy participants will help Trailside natu- and are available at the Temple [email protected]. Surviving are his beloved wife of Road, Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 or to for generations to come. Through ac- ralists care for the resident herptiles Emanu-El ECE office, located at 756 62 years, Mary (née Gannacci) the Scotch Plains Rescue Squad, P.O. tivities and crafts, children will learn kept on-site at the center. Sessions are East Broad Street in Westfield. In Cheese Taste-Off Set DiPace; his loving children, Anthony Box 325, Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076. how climate changes are affecting the open from June 29 through July 3 and addition to the concert, there will be and his wife, Denise, John and his May 21, 2009 environment and experiment with so- July 13 through 17, 9 a.m. to noon, and an optional 6 p.m. pizza dinner. Tonight at Library lutions on how to clean up the water- August 3 through 7, 1 to 4 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will be FANWOOD – Maria Tisdall, a ways. Youngsters will make paper, tie- Limited space remains in camps donated to Kids Cafe of the Commu- culinary expert, gourmet chef and dye a T-shirt, participate in a planting for children entering the third and nity FoodBank of New Jersey. This local entrepreneur, will be at the project and search for frogs and fish in fourth grades and for children enter- event will be co-sponsored by Adler’s Fanwood Memorial Library this Lake Surprise, among other activities. ing the seventh through ninth grades. Jewelers, Alpine Woodworks, Castle evening, Thursday, May 21, at 7:30 Sessions are open for the weeks of June The fee for a single session of Bootery, Creative Kids, EWG Con- p.m. for the first annual “Cheese 29 through July 3, 1 to 4 p.m., and Trailside summer camp (9 a.m. struction, I. Designs, LLC, Learning Taste-Off, or Can You Tell the Dif- August 10 through 14, 9 a.m. to noon. through noon or 1 through 4 p.m.) is Express of Westfield, Pumpkins and ference?” Backwoods Lore, offered July 13 $120 for residents of Union County Petunias, Rich Kaufman Productions Ms. Tisdall will bring four types through 17 and August 10 through and $150 for out-of-county partici- and Xocolatz Restaurant and Grill. of cheese, two types from different 14, 1 to 4 p.m., or August 3 through pants. Morning and afternoon ses- For more information, contact Jill areas, and ask attendees to discern 7, 9 a.m. to noon, will take students sions may be combined for a full day, Cimafonte, director of Early Child- what makes the difference. For reg- back in time to find out what it was 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. camp, which hood Education, at (908) 232-6770, istration and information about this like to live as an American pioneer. includes a one-hour supervised lunch extension no. 130, or and other library events, call the Participants in this camp will learn and Trailside T-shirt. The fee for a [email protected], or visit library at (908) 322-6400 or access how to build an emergency shelter in full-day combination camp is $280 tewnj.org. fanwoodlibrary.org. The library is the woods, track local mammals, iden- for residents of Union County and located at North Avenue and tify wild plants that are safe to eat and $350 for out-of-county campers. Metro Rhythm Chorus Tillotson Road. ACCOUNTING FOR LITERACY…Michael Mullen, left, a partner with Cranford- Van field trips are a part of some based certified public accounting firm and advisors, MSPC, presents Stephen Izzo, learn how to follow a course using Offers Vocal Lessons SHERIFF’S SALE the Cranford public school district’s instructional support specialist, with a check only a map and compass. camps and an additional trip fee will be CRANFORD – Metro Rhythm SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-(09002030) enabling a student to attend the 2009-2010 Cranford School District Academy Children will explore the myster- added to the session rate for these camps. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY For more details, call (908) 789- Chorus will offer free vocal lessons CHANCERY DIVISION (CSDA), an intensive weekend remedial reading program helping children over- ies of the deep in “Ocean Wonders,” UNION COUNTY come severe reading issues. Since 2006, the district has raised almost $200,000 in offered during the weeks of July 6 3670 or visit ucnj.org/trailside. every Wednesday night during June. DOCKET NO. F-1735-08 The chorus meets at 7 p.m. in Bates Plaintiff: RESIDENTIAL CREDIT SOLUTIONS, grants and donations, funding the CSDA from beneficent sponsors like MSPC. through 10 and July 20 through 24, 9 Trailside is located at 452 New Provi- INC. dence Road in Mountainside and is a Hall at the First Presbyterian Church VS. a.m. to noon. This course teaches all Defendant: RUSSELL J. YEAGER, DEBORAH about the brightly colored animals of service of the Union County Board of of Cranford, located at 11 Spring- M. YEAGER, HIS WIFE field Avenue. Sale Date: 06/03/2009 a coral reef and investigates the crea- Chosen Freeholders. Writ of Execution: 03/24/2009 The chorus is a chapter of Sweet By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Gray Funeral Homes Adelines International, a worldwide to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- organization of female singers who TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on meet regularly to socialize, prac- WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Since 1897 said day. All successful bidders must have 20% tice, perform and sing a cappella of their bid available in cash or certified check at music, barbershop style. For more the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred information, e-mail Seventy Five Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Six and 50/100*** ($275,835.50). [email protected]. The property to be sold is located in the Boro of FANWOOD, County of UNION and State of New Jersey. Commonly known as: 41 ARLENE COURT, FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07023. Tax Lot No. 13 in Block No. 41 Dimension of Lot Approximately: 65 x 157 Nearest Cross Street: PLEASANT AVENUE BEGINNING at a point on the northwesterly side line of Arlene Court, distant therein as mea- sured along said side line of Arlene Court on a Dooley Colonial Funeral Home course of North 46 degrees 57 minutes 10 sec- onds East 407.00 feet from a point formed by the intersection of the said side line of Arlene Court Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in Westfield if extended in a southwesterly direction with the northeasterly side line of Pleasant Avenue if the 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. same were extended in a southeasterly direction Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the and running thence. Family owned and operated PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or TOTAL AS OF April 10, 2009: $.00 Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Ten Thousand cremation. Providing personalized and compassionate Seventy and 29/100*** ($310,070.29) together with lawful interest and costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home service since 1913 tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. money will be deposited into the Superior Court Offering a full range of services and options Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to to meet your family’s needs Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 556 Westfield Ave., Westfield will have information regarding the surplus, if any. There is a full legal description on file in the 908-233-0255 Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Charles J. Tombs sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. NJ Lic. Number 4006 John Dooley, Manager Ralph Froehlich Director Sheriff NJ. Lic. No. 4100 Attorney: FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, PC 7 CENTURY DRIVE www.grayfuneralhomes.com SUITE 201 PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054 (973) 538-4700 4 T - 5/7, 5/14, 5/21 & 5/28/09 Fee: $181.56 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 21, 2009 Page 9 HonorRoosevelt Intermediate Roll School Third Marking Period SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS...Woman’s Club scholarships recipients include, from left to right, Aileen Grogan, Bridget Grogan, Amanda Lojo, Maria Lomaka, Chiara Sabino, Marguerite Sulmont and Kimberly Townsend. WESTFIELD – Roosevelt Interme- Elizabeth Griesmer, Alexandra Grosser, Matthew diate School Principal Stewart Carey Haner, Brenton Harries, Christopher Harris, Mark Woman’s Club Presents Hartzell, Jake Heroux, Rachel Hertzberg, Asher announces that the following seventh Horowitz, Aidan Hughes, Emily Hutchinson, and eighth grade Westfield students Zachary Jaffee, Miranda Jakubek, Alexander were named to the third marking period Jeffery, Lisa John, Matthew Kaveney, Liam Keller, 2009 Spring Scholarships honor roll for the 2008-2009 school Laura Kent, Barrie Knapp, Geoffrey Ko, Lauren Koenigsberg, Shane Kronick, William Lavelle, WESTFIELD – At a general meet- Marching Band and Color Guard, the year. They are: Steven Lee, Francis Leong, Daniel Luzzi, Julia ing of the Woman’s Club of Westfield National Honor Society, the German 7th Grade Mannino, Svetlana Marhefka, Hannah Mc Rob- held recently at the Masonc Lodge in Club and the Youth Government Club. erts, Liam McElheny, Tyler Melofchik, Valerie Westfield, spring 2009 scholarships She will major in Architecture at Distinguished Honor Roll Mennona, Kevin Mikovits, Justin Mitchell, Gre- gory Morano, Jessie Murray, Sophie Mushell, were awarded to eight worthy Wellesley College. Kaitlyn Abrams, Michael Androconis, Elena Westfield High School (WHS) se- Kimberly Townsend, daughter of Arida, Jane Aronds, Robert Ball, Audrey Bangs, Jack Mustard, Emily Natko, Michael Paone, Elana Aram Barmakian, Kathleen Bond, Natalie Pascoguin, Elizabeth Pindilli, Henry Rackear, niors. Each winner will receive a Diane and James Townsend, has Brennan, Anna Centrella, Sandy Guerim Choi, Kendall Reid, Chandler Robertson, Samantha $5,000 one-time freshman grant. earned the respected Silver Girl Scout Kaitlyn Collett, Julia Criscuolo, Olivia Dembiec, Rohwetter, Thomas Ross, Aaron Rubin, Lillian Russo, Catherine Sabatino, Joseph Salmon, Will- General scholarship winners are: Award and has been a Habitat for Nicole Deroux, Sarah Drummond, Benjamin A twin, Aileen Grogan is the daugh- Humanity volunteer. Kimberly has Eisenberg, Shea Fitzpatrick, Jack Foley, Ethan iam Sanders, Tyler Schiavo, Joel Seltzer, Reilly UP TO THE CHALLENGE…Westfield High School’s (WHS) Fed Challenge Frisch, Edwin Gee, Conor Gelson, Geneva Shiarella, Leon Shum, Lilly Sisto, David Solomon, ter of Jacqueline and James Grogan. been a WHS softball, soccer and vol- Team, who became district finalists recently, sits together after school. Team Gleason, Alexander Gold, Sophia Goldschmidt, Olivia Spiridigliozzi, Kaila Starita, Connor She is a member of the WHS swim leyball player. Kimberly will attend members, from left to right, include Sophie Greene, Ethan Harris, Tom Purcell, Elizabeth Gonzalez, Austin Hatch, Belle Hutchins, Swingle, Emma Tabachnick, Annalyn Tanella, Austen Thien, Ryan Tormey, Jennifer Tresnan, and track teams. Aileen has served as the University of Scranton, with plans Alice Li, Josh Schwartz, Bobby Sinisi and Charles Cary. Standing is Mathematics Emma Kao, Helen Forrest Keating, Caroline King, Sports Editor for the Hi’s Eye, the to major in Physical Therapy. Suzanna Kozlowski, Kyle Kristiansen, Daniel Brianna Virzi, Simon Wang, Matthew Webb, teacher Sandy Ford, who together with WHS Economics teacher Thomas Hornish, Courtney Weisse, Reece Zakarin, Alana Zepka, WHS weekly newspaper. She is also Separately, the Woman’s Club are volunteer advisors for the program. Kuhn, David Kushner, Mate Landeka, Matthew Latowsky, Brendan Law, Kaitlyn Lutz, Claire Brian Zilberberg, Nicole Zimmermann, Jessica a member of the National Honor So- awarded The Erma Sloane Chambers Lynch, Kelly Mazzucco, Thomas McDonald, Zucker ciety. She will attend Villanova Uni- Scholarship. Mrs. Chambers is a Nicholas Mennona, Daniel Myers, Elisabeth versity and pursue her interest in Psy- former Woman’s Club member, and WHS Fed Challenge Team Neylan, Matthew Nuzzo, Shannon O’Brien, Kelly O’Connor, Sophia Palia, Thomas Pyle, Michael chology and Journalism. her husband gives the award in her Reddy, Erica Ripperger, Calvin Robertshaw, Jill Bridget Grogan, her twin sister, is a honor. Becomes District Finalist Rosenfeld, Claire Rothfelder, Sarah Russo, Kristen Transition Program Leader, and her This year, the award went to Ryan, Joseph Santry, Alex Schneider, Lydia Anne dedication to academics was rewarded Michelle Ball, daughter of Ellen and WESTFIELD – Students on The students were required to pre- Seaman, Katherine Seery, Conor Sheridan, Sophia Westfield High School’s (WHS) Fed pare a 15-minute presentation, which Shiffman, Gregory Stepaniouk, Sanjay with membership in the National Russell Ball, who has excelled as a Challenge Team became district final- included a PowerPoint reflecting their Sujanthakumar, Anna Tanji, Sean Tracey Society. She is a member of the swim member and captain of the WHS swim and track teams at WHS. Bridget plans team. She has received the National ists after 140 schools was narrowed research, followed by a 10- to 15- 7th Grade Honor Roll down to six in the Federal Reserve minute question-and-answer session. to attend Franklin and Marshall Col- Latin Award and Magna Cum Laude. Julia Abbattista, Christopher Algarin, Prestine lege and major in Business/Account- Michelle has contributed to the Hi’s Bank Challenge. They were judged on their research, Allen, William Allen, Christopher Arena, Grace The teams represented schools from analysis and knowledge of current Aronds, Nora Aronds, Christopher Aslanian, Eun- ing. Eye, serves as a Eucharistic minister New Jersey, New York and Connecti- data, their knowledge of the Federal Sol Baek, Caroline Baldwin, Kathleen Barry, Sean Amanda Lojo, daughter of Susan and is the president of the Junior cut. This is the fifth time in Westfield’s Reserve’s actions and policies, and Beattie, Alexandra Berry, Zachary Birkenthal, Lojo, has been able to balance playing Optimist Club. She will attend Tyler Bowman, Jacob Boyle, Harry Brafman, field hockey with an after-school job, Villanova University to study Busi- 10th season in the program to have their responses to questions. Connor Brennan, Brittany Bryant, Gabrielle earned the honor of finalist. The last Prior to the May 1 finals, the Buckman, Russell Cain, Nicole Carpetto, Virginie as well as assist with the Peer Ministry, ness Law. time was 2007. WHS team had the opportunity to Caspard, Andrew Castellone, Douglas Clarkson, local homeless shelter and other com- The club also gives out, through its The six finalists competed on May 1, respond to questions from Ethan Ellie Cook, Michael Darchi, Christopher Dattilo, munity service-oriented activities at Antiques Department, the Ruth L. Sarah Marie Davidson, Stephen Della Fera, Brad- school and church. Amanda will at- Quadenfield Scholarship, in honor of with Westfield placing among the top Harris, chief U.S. economist for ley Demartino, Alexa Derman, Leia Descalzi, leaders. The team was charged with the Barclay’s LCC and a Westfield par- Anderson Eckert, Brandon Egert, Noor El- tend Loyola University; she has an the former club members. interest in Science, but currently has This year, the award went to Maria responsibility of analyzing and evalu- ent. Sherbeini, Catherine Eliades, Jared Ellner, Gabrielle BEE PREPARED...Brendan Fenton, ating the current strengths and weak- According to Mathematics teacher Eniclerico, Michael Fasciale, Juliana Federico, above, and Grace Mota, below, won not declared a major. Lomaka, daughter of Natalya and Catherine Felix, Jack Filipkowski, Conor Finn, Chiara Sabino, daughter of Vladimir Lomaka, who has contrib- nesses of the U.S. economy, the depth Sandy Ford, students have worked hard Matthew Fitzgerald, Peter Foltz, Mara Friedman, the spelling bee trophy and earned hon- and duration of the current recession, all year and have gained a “nuanced Evan Garfinkel, Peter Greeley, Melanie Grycan, orable mention, respectively, in the first Francesca and Franco Sabino, has uted to Folio Magazine – a student the Federal Reserve’s approach to the understanding” of the U.S. economy. Oona Harrigan, Patrick Harris, Lucas Helander, Beechwood School Spelling Bee. been a Peer Leader, Transitions published magazine featuring poetry, current economic crisis and their own “This is quite extraordinary given the Justin Hertzberg, Casey Hewett, Sara Hoerrner, Leader and president of the Italian short stories and art. Maria is a mem- Ian Hutchinson, David Kane, Jake Kaplan, Alexis Club. Chiara will attend Seton Hall ber of the National Honor Society, recommendation as to what the Federal complexity of the task this year,” she Kardias, Jake Katz, Madeline Katz, Rebecca Reserve should doin the near term. said. Kaufman, Alexander Kay, Jack Kessler, Samuel University in preparation to become the WHS Transition Project, Model Krause, Julia Kuzman, Kathleen LaFemina, Ken- a teacher of Italian. United Nations and has tutored neth Lamar, Danielle Lamchek, Aaron Landry, Marguerite Sulmont, daughter of younger students. She will attend Christopher Lazzarotti, Mark Lazzarotti, Matthew Pasari and Gregoire Sulmont, is a Columbia University and study His- Lazzarotti, Olivia Le Warn, Allison Lee, Bryon Lessner, Alexander Lopez, Marc Luino, Hannah member of the Red Cross, the WHS tory and Linguistics. Mackenzie, Kirsten Mahler, Shannon Malley, Daniel Maran, Sydney March, Jake Mastronardi, Children’s Learning Center of Scotch Plains Morgan McAlister, Madeline McCready, Kathleen McCutcheon, Mary Grace McDonald, Luke Names New Board of Governors Member McGrory, Sarah McIntyre, Emily McLane, Caroline McNamara, Hannah Moloshok, John SCOTCH PLAINS -The Scotch sonic Lodge and demonstrates Monihan, Lena Morello, Thomas Mueller, Sean Plains Learning Center for chil- these lessons through the por- Mullman, Hunter Mulzoff, Michael Murray, Wil- dren with dyslexia has named a trayal of stage dramas for its liam Murtishaw, Julia Napolitano, Megan Newhard, William Nisley, Jaclyn O’Connor, new board of governors member membership. The learning cen- Lauren Oates, Joseph Ohaus, Samuel Ohaus, to its team. ters specialize in Brianna Parkinson, Natasha Peregrim, Katherine Piscitelli, David Player, Rebecca Plotkin, Kristin Paul M. Ferreira is the tutoring of the Ragoza, Nicholas Retcho, Mary Rippe, Michael a community leader Orton-Gillingham Roggenburg, Deirdre Romer, Kimberly Roth, and known Freema- method of instruc- Daniel Sanchez, Sarah Sarkos, Jonathan Savorgiannakis, Jack Schiavo, Olivia Schiffer, son in the State of tion by certified Nicholas Serratelli, Eleanor Shepherd, Emily Sick- New Jersey. Having teachers, which les, Andreia Silva, Tara Smith, Matthew Smoot, Beechwood School served the Grand helps children who CAN YOU DIG THAT?...In April, volunteers, including Cranford students and Cameron Stock, Andrew Stockwell, Matthew teachers, prepared planting garden beds at the Walnut Avenue School. Volun- Storcks, Erin Studer, Colin Studwell, Caitlin Holds Spelling Bee Lodge of New Jer- have been clini- teers from the United Way of Greater Union County, which was celebrating Sweeney, Caroline Tanis, Matthew Tazbin, Alyssa MOUNTAINSIDE – Beechwood sey as its Grand Mar- cally diagnosed National Volunteer Week during the same period as the dig, also assisted. Teese, Caitlyn Tierney, Sabrina Vanness, Alec Vaughan, Kristen Villane, Joseph Waddell, Jacob School in Mountainside held its first shal in 2008, Paul with the reading Wasserman, Aaron Wenta, Amanda Womelsdorf, spelling bee on Friday, April 17, in has added to his re- disorder known as Walnut Ave. School’s Big Dig Matthew Wornow, Peter Zecca, Charlotte Zee honor of School Library Media Month. sume of Dyslexia. These 8th Grade Nearly 60 second-grade students volunteerism and services are pro- participated in this event, sponsored leadership, the role vided free of charge Turns Into a Big Success Distinguished Honor Roll by Sheila Silagyi, school librarian. of a board governor to children in need Jennifer Amador, Valentina Bonnefil, Tom Conroy, district supervisor of Paul M. Ferreira CRANFORD – On Saturday, April The Gardens Program is managed Alexander Breakstone, John Campbell, Madelyn curriculum and instruction, and Lisa for the Scotch Plains from our surround- 25, more than 35 volunteers — includ- by Walnut Avenue School second-grade Cannone, Kathryn Capodanno, Andres Chang, Bruno, school nurse, served as spell- Learning Center. ing communities. Cassandra Clark, Samuel Cravo, David Cui, Eliza- The center has been successful in ing Cranford students, teachers, mem- teacher Donna Kull and is supported by beth Cusick, Austin Fishman, Emma ing bee judges. The center is sponsored by the bers of the PTA, seniors from the Lin- the PTA. Grants from Learn and Ser- Forstenhausler, Mark Frega, Angela Gallagher, Brendan Fenton won, taking home Ancient and Accepted Scottish tutoring more than 200 children coln and Gill apartments and volun- vice America are prepared and man- Colleen Gallagher, Edmund Han, Allison Hecht, the spelling bee trophy and a $25 gift Rite of North Jersey. A Masonic in its short time as a valued com- teers from the United Way of Greater aged by Stephen Izzo, the district’s Molly Jennings, Jessica Kenny, Sonya Khedr, Marina Kovalenko, Alexander Laitamaki, Caitlin card to spend on books in Barnes and organization, the Scottish Rite munity organization. Union County — helped prepare for Instructional Support Specialist. Lawrie, Jennifer Mandelblatt, Jeffrey Marino, Noble. Grace Mota earned honorable bases its moral teachings on the Paid Bulletin Board spring planting by six garden beds and What differentiated this year’s dig Cassandra Masciale, Catherine Meixner, Eric mention. priniciples inculcated in the Ma- goleader.com/express other public spaces on the grounds of from those of the recent past was the Mikalauskas, Olivia Mobarakai, Michaela Nies, Walnut Avenue School. addition of volunteers from the United Eric Oberman, Grace Partridge, Scott Pass, Molly Prybylski, Elinor Reinhardt, James Reynolds, Brett The work involved weeding, plant- Way of Greater Union County (“Live Ripperger, Lindsay Ripperger, Charlotte Russo, ing and some heavy lifting of topsoil United!”), which celebrated National Kyra Sagal, Alexander Schiffer, Benjamin and mulch to get in shape a butterfly Volunteer Week, April 18-25, through a Schwartz, Tara Sciortino, Anna Simon, Amanda LOWEST PRICES OF THE YEAR flower garden, a Peter Rabbit herb series of volunteer activities held Soldati, Elisabeth Sulmont, Margaret Tanji, Katherine Towers, Michaela Tropeano, Natalie ON THE ENTIRE LINE. garden, a past-PTA Presidents’ Rose throughout Union County. 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See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-15 EDWARDS, EINBINDER, POWELL, VEECK, ZHANG GET 2ND Blue Devil Girls Break 4x400 Record at UCT Track Meet

By DAVID B. CORBIN & FRED where I could have pushed harder and said of his clearance of 12’6”. “I had LECOMTE my time would have been better.” no idea (why)! I don’t know what I’m Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Blue Devil senior Shannon Murray, doing (right). I feel like today is a Westfield High School Blue Devils who placed first in second heat of the good day. I just go with the flow. Ashley Edwards, Sirena VanEpp, 3,200, but came up a little shy of the Right time! Right Place!” Sophia DeVita and Kelly Irving fin- top-6, said, “I tend to stay behind the Raider Alex Carow tied his PB by ished off the Union County Champi- girl in front of me until the last mile. clearing 12 feet, which placed him in onships at Hub Stine Field in Then I started to get in line with her, a tie for fourth with Fishman. Woods, Plainfield on May 16 by breaking the pushed it the last mile and pulled who also cleared 12 feet, tied for 4x400-meter relay record of 4:02.2 ahead of her.” sixth with Cranford’s Jeff Sun. set by Plainfield in 1983. The four- Raider Kim Wenson gathered Carow’s attempts at 12’6” came up a some crossed first in the event with a plenty of team points by placing fourth little off-angle. time of 4:01.8. in the discus and shot put with respec- “On the last jump, coach saw that I “That was a school record today! tive throws of 95’3” and 33’2.5” and had the height not the depth, so he It’s the first time we won the county sixth in the javelin with a toss of pulled in the standards a little bit,” in this particular race. Sophomore 92’9”. Raider Whitney Adams placed Carow said. “Unfortunately, it didn’t Ashley Edwards split a 58.3, sopho- third in the triple jump with a distance go my way. Maybe next time!” more Sirena VanEpp split a 60.2, jun- of 34’8” and teammate Sarah Canfield Raider Louvon Powell placed sec- ior Kelly Irving split 59.4 and fresh- placed fifth at 34’1.5”. Cranford’s ond in the triple jump on May 15 with David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times man Sophia DeVita split a 63.7,” Blue Kelly Burke broke the meet record in a distance of 43 feet but went on to UNION COUNTY BASEBALL CHAMPS…The Raiders celebrate after pulling off a 2-1 victory over the Blue Devils in a Devil Head Coach Jen Buccino said. the event at 38’5.25” but Johnson’s place fourth in the high jump with a 10-inning Union County championship classic game at Williams Field in Elizabeth on May 16. “Ashley got us out in front, they just Emily Vargas came through with a height of 5’10” and third in the long held on and that’s exactly what they distance of 38’9.5” to place first. jump with a leap of 21’1.75”. had to do. Actually, (it’s) fairly tough Canfield placed fourth in the long “I figured I’d come in and do my BONADIES RIPS RBI DOUBLE, SCORES WINNING RUN to do when you are out there all alone, jump with a distance of 16’6” and thing in high jump but that did not Raiders Nip Blue Devils, 2-1, In 10 Innings for UCT Crown

By DAVID B. CORBIN John Maxwell chopped a bad-hop see the game, you get two different Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times single over the shoulder of second ways. You can talk about how many Two outstanding teams refusing to baseman Dave Babetski to give the hits I let up but they battled. There lose, two outstanding pitchers refus- Raiders a 2-1 victory. was not one easy pitch to throw. Ev- ing to yield and a packed house full of As he had in the Raiders’ 8-5 vic- eryone in that lineup was dangerous. civil fans of all ages rooting for their tory over Elizabeth in the semifinal I knew that, if I wasn’t mentally fo- respective teams set the stage for one round, reliever Jon Kosnick slammed cused for one pitch, they could hurt of the most memorable Union County the door to preserve the victory. you. They did it in the third inning. I Tournament (UCT) baseball games But the bulk of the drama rested in got behind in the count. They had a in its 56-year history. the hands of both pitchers’ effective- good hitter and he got all of it.” The two teams, top-seeded Scotch ness on the mound and key defensive “Gary on our side throwing and Plains-Fanwood and second-seeded plays from both teams. Binkiewicz doing what he does best! We played Westfield, faced each other in the effectively used his curve ball and fine great defense behind him. Jenkins UCT championship game for the first placement to limit the 14-4 Blue Dev- did everything in his power to keep us time. The two pitchers, Raider mound ils to six hits, which included three off the board. We had one hit off him. ace Gary Binkiewicz in a showdown doubles, while striking out three and He’s a great pitcher. He’s going to with Stanford bound fireballer Chris walking three – two being intentional. have a great career. Gary went pitch Jenkins, went face-to-face for nine Jenkins tossed a one-hitter, struck out for pitch for him and kept us in the Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times A UCT AND WESTFIELD RECORD...The Blue Devil foursome of Ashley Edwards (58.3), Sirena VanEpp (60.2), Kelly innings at Williams Field in Eliza- 15, walked six and hit two batters. game and Kosnik, coming in relief, Irving (59.4) and Sophia DeVita (63.7) set a Union County Tournament and WHS record in the 1,600-meter relay in a record beth on May 16, only to walk off the “It feels good because I got this two games in a row, and closing the time of 4:01.80. field in a 1-1 tie and leave the out- win. Big win! You want to try your door for us,” Raider Head Coach Tom come in the hands of their relievers. best. We have a good team here. I Baylock said. “You couldn’t ask for a so in my opinion it makes it a little Adams placed sixth at 16’2.5”. Blue work out. I had a lot of anger and Center stage came Nick Bonadies, know we can field and I know we can better setting, a better ending.” more impressive. Our next goal is to Devil Clair Stevens-Haas placed frustration so I took it out here in the who rapped a two-out single in the hit,” Binkiewicz said. Blue Devil Mike Lessner made the meet or break four minutes in fourth in the pole vault with a height long jump. It did not put me in the top of the 10th inning, zoomed to “Everyone was very respectful. first outstanding defensive play of sectionals. That would be our mis- of 9 feet and Raider Alana Salituro number one spot but it put me in third third on a hit-and-run single from There was no chanting that you would the game when he snagged Maroney’s sion.” placed sixth at 7’6”. Cougar Burke and I am happy with my effort,” Powell Kevin Maroney, then scored what expect in a rivalry. I give my hats off long drive in a crevice in left field in On May 15, Edwards crossed sec- won the pole vault at 10 feet. Blue said. turned out to be the winning run when to the fans,” Jenkins said. “When you the top of the first. The 16-3 Raiders, ond in the 400 meters with a time of Devil Alex Hawkins placed fifth in On May 15, Raider Martin Sweeney look at a scorebook and you actually CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 58.75. the high jump with a clearance of five knew he had a tough field in the 1,600 The Blue Devil girls finished ninth feet. but he did cross third with a time of See photos of Sports: overall with a total of 24 and the Blue Devil Henry Zhang pulled off 4:31.03 behind Union Catholic run- on www.goleader.com Blue Devil Scotch Plains-Fanwood girls placed the greatest afternoon in his career on ners DJ Thornton (4:20.14) and Danny sixth with 31 points, while Union and May 15 by clearing a personal-best daCosta (4:29.15). Blue Devil Mike SPF/Westfield UCT Baseball Fast Pitch Softball Camp Cranford tied for the team title with (PB) 12’6” in the pole vault, while his Kelley finished fifth at 4:35.16. UCT Boys/Girls Track Westfield/Linden Softball 69 points. Rahway won the boys’ title teammates Tim Woods and David CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 with 110 points, while Westfield Fishman struggled to clear 12 feet. For girls entering grades 2-9 placed fourth with 43.5 and the Raid- Making his day even better, Zhang June 23rd – June 26th, 2009 ers placed fifth with 42 points. went on to clear 13 feet and to place
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When I was younger, nobody told to Westfield. From the stories I’ve heard note?” Or telling some guy he’d argued Pacific during World War 2. Les was Walk Down Memory Lane me that life wouldn’t be one never- about him, it would’ve been interesting with, “You ain’t nothing but a hound killed during the fighting at Walk Down Memory Lane ending bowl of cherries … stickball, to see how his life played out. dog, ain’t never caught a rabbit, and Guadalcanal. softball and basketball at Franklin Jim Bonner: Teamed with Al Pfeiffer you ain’t no fren a’ mine.” Drew Ruotolo: Who knows, maybe From the archives of The Westfield Park in West Windsor. Rich Moran and School, WHS football, basketball, base- to coach the Giants (football) and George Harrison: Time is proving he’d have gone on to be president one Leader and The Scotch Plains- Alec Jaslow won at first and third ball, wrestling and swimming, rock Braves (baseball), and had a stare that that the “quiet Beatle” might also have day. Drew was that kind of person. Fanwood Times – www.goleader.com singles, respectively, while Brian and roll music, movies, great TV shows, would intimidate anybody. been the most talented Beatle. Coaching his son Andrew on the WHS Click archives Kender and Alex Wasserman won at Wetson’s and White Diamond cheese- John Byrne: The second most-in- Buddy Holly: A musical genius who swim team was a special thrill. May 21, 2007: About every offensive second doubles. burgers and cold beer forever. My high tense member of the Byrne clan (could would have created amazing sounds if Bob Turner: You can call him Bob, or maneuver was used by the eighth-seeded May 20, 2001: Strong pitching from school days were around the time the anybody out-intense older brother he’d lived longer than 22 years. you can call him Robert, but either way, Blue Devil baseball team in its 11-6 junior Lindsey Sheppard, who scattered Beach Boys were creating music that Freddy?). Paul Jackson: An outstanding foot- the former Merchants player/manager victory over ninth-seeded Piscataway in four hits, fanned three and walked none, made you think life was just going to be Pete Catanzaro: The spiritual leader ball player at WHS, he grew into one of was one of the town’s legends. (And a the first round of the North Jersey, Sec- led the second-seeded Governor one big surfin’ safari. of the ’92 and ’93 WHS swim teams the all-time good guys. curse on the family of the hit-and-run tion 2, Group 4 tournament in Westfield. Livingston High School softball team to Then on Nov. 22, 1963, as I was (sidelined by a heart ailment his senior Honey and Hob Johnson: My par- driver who killed him on 8-19-69.) Pitcher Evan Shapiro, who improved to a 3-0 shutout of the top-seeded Raiders driving down Clark Street to pick up my year). ents. Jim Turpin: OK, I was only 2 years 5-2, rapped an RBI single and a three- in the finals of the Union County tourna- mom from her job at Hahne’s, the Beach Walt Clarkson: Was there ever a bet- Brian Jones: The Rolling Stones old and living in Long Branch when he run double, and senior Tom Bonard went ment at Memorial Field in Linden. Raider Boys, or some other great music, was ter coach? In any sport? Anywhere? haven’t been the same since July 3, was struck by lightning and killed. But 3-for-4 with three RBI, including a two- pitcher Alicia Piniat allowed seven hits, interrupted with the bulletin: President Eddie Cochran: “Summertime 1969, the day their founding member knowing now what I do about him, it run triple. struck out six and walked one. John F. Kennedy had been killed in Blues,” “C’mon Everybody” and just was found dead in his swimming pool. hurts to think of “Turp” going like that, May 21, 2005: First, the Union May 22, 1999: The Raider boys ran Dallas. Soon the Vietnam War would 21 when he died. Jay Jones: From a wild and crazy and after surviving the big war. County Relay title; second, the away with the North 2, Group 3 track explode, race riots, more assassinations. Ray DeGraw: The best sports editor teenager in the ’60s to a major restau- Gene Vincent: At the very roots of Watchung Conference National Divi- and field championships held in Nothing would ever be the same. I ever worked under – and having been rateur who once ran for the mayor of rockabilly music with his “Blue Caps,” sion title and, now, the Union County Flanders, totaling 101.5 points. Blair And now every week, sometimes fired six times, I’ve worked under Freehold, Jay’s story was one for the Gene survived the car crash that killed Individual track & field title belongs to Woodward won the 110-high hurdles several times a week, it seems like plenty. ages. Eddie Cochran, but was never the same. the Raider track girls. Junior Meaghan with a time of 15.1, the long jump with somebody or something that was once Bob Felter: Still my pick as the best Gary Kehler: It’s impossible for Claire Yatcilla: Along with hubby Kelly took top honors in the triple jump a leap of 22’0.25” and the high jump important to me is no longer around. basketballer to ever wear the Blue and people today to comprehend how a Mike, the co-producers of the with a distance of 32-11.75. Amanda with a height of 6’6”. Woodward also It’s just how things go, of course, and White. town’s image and reputation could be ballplaying “Yats” clan … Dave, Jeff Bobyack, a sophomore, defended her teamed with Dan Harrison, Jamil Coles after a while you just get numbed by it. Chuck Gantner: I can still see him formed by a high school coach, but and Rod. long jump title by leaping a personal- and Nathan Jones to win the 4x400 with The best – the only – thing to do is to with his flattop haircut, and either his “GK” pulled it off. He was, is and will BASEBALL UPDATE best 16-9 on her very first jump. Senior a time of 3:26.7. Junior Dan Loomis remember the good times. As the great short-sleeved white shirt at meets, or always be the face of Westfield. They’ll be talking about Saturday’s Kate Zaleski demonstrated her gym- won the shot put with a shove of 55’4”. Peter Wolf of the J. Geils Band once his white T-shirt on practice days. Les Keiter: When it came to calling UCT baseball final for a long time. SP- nastic ability by clearing 10-0 to set a sang, “The good times are the best Gail Gilday: The oldest and quietest basketball on the radio, nobody was bet- F’s 2-1 10-inning win over WHS was meet record in the pole vault. Blue O’Connor Named times, the bad times fade away, the of the five Gilday kids, but truly a ter. Forty years after I last heard him, another in the growing list of classic Devil Emily MacNeil appeared to be good times are forever, but now baby, “keeper” who left us way too young. whenever I see a long, off-balance shot, games in the town’s sports rivalry. It right on schedule by finishing first in Top Female Athlete the last time is today.” The Glenview Manor (now Charlie I’m thinking “ring-tailed howitzer.” When wouldn’t be a shock to see both teams the 800 meters with a time of 2:18.4. Erin O’Connor (Scotch Plains/Union Here is a partial list of some of the Brown’s): bartender “Ump” DeStefanis a shot goes in and out of the basket, it’s an win bigger honors in two weeks … the May 20, 2003: The 19th-ranked Catholic Regional), a four-year mem- people I will probably be thinking about playing Bunny Berigan’s “I Can’t Get “in-again, out-again, Finnegan.” state Group 3 and 4 crowns. Westfield boys tennis team peaked at ber of the University of Scranton this Monday, when Memorial Day is Started” on the jukebox, Red John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, THE “CLUB 100” the right time by toppling the 10th- women’s swim team, recently received celebrated: MacCloskey … Jimmy Riach … the and Martin Luther King: What the world Senior Liz McCarthy scored the ranked Livingston Lancers, 3-2, to the O’Hara Award, which is presented Craig Allen: Former WHS police- Jackson brothers … Tony Reid … Bill lost in the ’60s has still never been 100th goal of her WHS lacrosse career capture the NJSIAA North Jersey, Sec- annually to the top female athlete of the man and little league coach, I used to Born … Nixon stepping down on TV replaced, although we might be closer in last Friday’s win over Old Bridge. tion 2, Group 4 crown in Summit. The senior class. enjoy hanging with him and hearing … what memories. to it now than ever before. BLACK SUNDAY Blue Devils, who upped their record to O’Connor was named the female him talk about his glory days at “Pah- Jim Harcourt: “Thundering Jim” was John Ketcham: An ultra-talented This Sunday is the eighth anniver- 18-4, advanced to the Group 4 semifi- rookie of the year in 2006. In 2007, she sayk” – that’s Passaic – High School. the terror of the Trolley. I can still see swimmer who grew into a great man. sary of the darkest day in WHS tennis nals to be played at Mercer County repeated as champion in the 400IM Duane Allman: His slide work on him picking up a not-quite-full glass, Norm Koury: He was only in town history. On May 24, 2001, SP-F posted and 500-free at the MAC champion- Boz Skaggs’ “Loan Me a Dime” is looking at it then asking the bartender, for a short period, but he left a deep a season-ending 4-1 victory over WHS, SECTIONAL SOFTBALL SEEDS: ships. She was named the Landmark some of the best guitaring ever. “What am I, a tourist?” Or asking some impression. its only win in 62 matches between the N.J. Group 4, Section 2 Conference female swimmer of the Ray Bailey: Killed by his mother girl who had just entered the Trolley, Mike Mease: A solid shortstop with schools. The breakdown: 8. Bridgewater-Raritan at 1. Union right around the time my family moved “It’s after 10 o’clock, do you need a a gun for an arm on WHS powerhouse Griffin Maloney (W) d. Gennady 5. Colonia at 4. Bayonne year in 2008 and 2009. O’Connor won 10 individual con- baseball teams in the mid-1960s. Bekkelman 7-5, 6-3; John Corbin (S) 6. Linden at 3. North Hunterdon Doug Merrill: The man produced a 7. Phillipsburg at 2. Westfield ference titles during her career, one THIS IS WESTFIELD OMISSION: d. Dave Eisenberg 3-6, 6-2, 6-2; Joe steady stream of winning teams with Wilkinson (S) d. Devin Power 6-0, 6-1; N.J. Group 3, Section 2 shy of the Royal all-time record held In the special edition This Is Westfield on page 42 of the sports section, 9. Millburn at Scotch Plains- by All-American Sarah Gazdalski. She the old Senators, and later out in Mike Thompson, Josh Sanders (S) d. Fanwood; winner at 1. South Plainfield with reference to girls tennis, Morgan Murphy’s name was inadvertently Hunterdon County. Alex Barrett, Rich Moran 7-5, 6-3; 5. Voorhees at 4. Mendham holds the Royal record in the 400IM omitted from the list of names – Wu, Borr, Morawski, Simmons Grab UCT (4:42.56) and was a member of the Rick Nelson: Believe it or not, I Dave Sigmun, Jesse Rogowsky (S) d. 6. Morristown at 3. Fort Lee Championships. Murphy and Samantha Borr won the title at first doubles. actually thought he looked like me on 7. Carteret at 2. Nutley Scranton record-breaking 400 freestyle Mike Checchio, Alec Jaslow 7-6, 6-4. the cover of his “Ricky Nelson Sings” The first round began May 19 relay team (3:42.18). WHOOPS Lady Blue Devils Capture UCT Tennis Crown album in 1957. When listing the right-handed pitch- Danny Nichols: The ’61 WHS swim ers on this year’s WHS baseball team in captain was the model of what every last week’s Den, we omitted senior parent should want their child to grow Phil Queller. up to be; killed near the end of his tour DEVIL OF THE WEEK of duty in Vietnam. This week’s winner of a free sub OUR EXCITING INVENTORY OF WELL PRICED Phil Ochs: Despite (or because of) a from Al the Owner at Westfield Subs military school upbringing, he was the (261 South Avenue East, now open HOMES, LOW INTEREST RATES AND THE most vocal anti-Vietnam War protest seven days a week) is A.J. Murray. The FIRST TIME HOME BUYER TAX CREDIT singer of that era (Dylan included). A sophomore drove in a school-record master wordsmith with a great voice. nine runs against Plainfield last week. PROVIDE AN UNPARRALLED OPPORTUNITY Pat Papaccio: When it came to coach- The previous record of eight was co- TO PURCHASE A HOME. ing youth baseball, nobody was better. held by Ron Nobile, Jay Cook, Alex Al Pfeiffer: When he yelled at his Zierler and some guy named Mike football team, which was often, during Murray. He also threw out three SP-F practice near Tamaques 1, I’d be listen- runners trying to steal in Saturday’s ing to pick up pointers during our prac- UCT title game. tice … over near Tamaques 3! The Devil’s Den appears Thursday Les Rice: My dad’s best friend and in The Westfield Leader during the teammate on the Port-Au-Peck Robins school year. Contact us with comments, baseball team in the depression-era complaints and suggestions at PLAYING WITH COURAGE…Blue Devil Deborah Wu persevered a bout of Long Branch of the 1930s; the school [email protected]. Win or not, illness to win the Union County second singles title. chums both saw action in the South WHS4EVR!

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 who had no errors, got their first key Granstrand pulled off a made-for- outs, I knew I had to deliver and give defensive play in the bottom of the television diving stop of Maroney’s us some spark,” Bonadies said. “Gary inning. After Blue Devil leadoff bat- grounder in the hole and tossed to pitched a great game. He was the ter Danny Kerr slapped a single to first in time for the out. man! He’s our number one! We battled right. Rob Granstrand’s bunt moved “I hope there was a video camera against a tough one in Jenkins.” him to second and Matt Isabella’s here because I think ESPN should get “You got to feel bad, no matter single to right brought him home. that video of Robbie making that div- what happened, either pitcher pitched Second baseman Marcus Rivera ini- ing play,” said Jenkins. “It was unbe- their hearts out. They got out of jam tiated a second-to-first double play to lievable!” after jam. The defense! They made end the inning. First baseman Maroney returned some great plays. We made some The Raiders threatened with two the favor when he one-handed great plays. Just one more play that runners on base in the second inning, Isabella’s chopper and tagged the base they had and that was the difference but Blue Devil catcher AJ Murray for the out. in the game! For Chris to one-hit gunned down Rivera attempting to In the fateful 10th, Blue Devil re- them for nine innings and 15 steal third to calm the storm. Murray liever Aiden Scanlon got the first two strikeouts, what does that say right later nailed two runners attempting to batters out before Bonadies lit the there? How good is he? We had our steal second. spark for victory. opportunity in the bottom of the sev- Bonadies got the only hit off “I was trying to help out the team enth and we didn’t get it done,” said Jenkins, an RBI double in the third anyway. I knew I had to come up with Blue Devil Head Coach Bob Brewster. inning, scoring Lou Mazzella, who some big hits, especially with two Sc. Pl.-Fnwd 001 000 000 1 2 Westfield 100 000 000 0 1

Blue Devil Nine Bag David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times BECOMING THE STAR OF THE GAME…Christine Feldbauer belts a two-run single in the bottom of the seventh inning Cardinal Nine, 20-6 to lift the Blue Devils past Linden, 5-4. Feldbauer also crunched an RBI triple in the sixth. The 13-3 Westfield High School baseball team amassed 24 hits in its WISNIEWSKI SLAMS DOOR ON LADY TIGERS IN RELIEF 20-6 victory over hosting Plainfield on May 14. A.J. Murray had two doubles and a single and four RBI. Danny Kerr and Mike Clark each had Feldbauer’s 2-Run Rap Lifts a pair of hits and a pair of RBI, while Joe Ondi and Mike Buontempo each rapped three hits. Softball Blue Devils Nip Blue Devils Over Tigers, 5-4 J.P. Stevens Girls, 2-1 By DAVID B. CORBIN ter. She can crush one over your head, single set up the Blue Devils’ opportu- The 14-3 Westfield High School Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times she can bloop one in front of you and nity to present the power of their lineup softball team nipped J.P. Stevens, 2- It ain’t over until it’s over! The then she bunt for a base hit,” coach in the seventh. 1, in Edison on May 14. Katie Abruzzo famous “Yogism” from Yogi Berra MacDonald said. “There is no de- “The pitcher was throwing drops David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times gave the Blue Devils a 2-0 lead with certainly became a “truism” when fense for her and she showed them and I tried to tell her (Feldbauer) how OUT AT THIRD BASE…Blue Devil third baseman Matt Isabella receives the an RBI double in the fifth inning. senior Christine Feldbauer ripped a that today. When she gets on base, she to tell the difference when that drop throw from catcher AJ Murray in time to nail Raider Marcus Rivera attempting Pitcher Jamie Wisniewski struck out two-run single with the bases loaded is a game changer.” was coming and when it wasn’t. She to steal. six and walked three. in the bottom of the seventh inning to Linden’s fourth inning began with was a little off-balance but she did get had been hit-by-a-pitch. Jenkins of- give the 13-3 Westfield High School Walsh’s leadoff double. Walsh scored much more comfortable the last two fered an offensive threat in the bot- Union County Senior 50+ softball team a 5-4 victory over visit- when Paulino reached safely on an at bats,” said coach MacDonald, who tom of the inning with a leadoff ing Linden on May 13. error. Courtney Melchiona reached added, “She got hurt a little and had to double. His pinch runner, Joe Ondi, “The team really did well. They had first on a fielder’s choice, then Paulino take a couple of games off and we moved to third on a sacrifice bunt but Softball League Standings: the bases loaded. All I needed to do was scored on a wild pitch. Two straight really missed her. We were glad to Binkiewicz forced two infield put the ball in play and I did. It’s great walks loaded the bases then the No. 8 have her back. She came up big. With- groundouts. 50+ DIVISION A (As of May 17:) Awnings Galore 13, D&K 4 to finally get a hit. I was trying not to get batter hopped an RBI single to give out her, the day is a little different.” In the sixth, Granstrand drilled a TEAM W L Bobby Rahnenfuhrer, Brian too big and too out of my body. All I Linden its 4-1 lead. After Wisniewski kept the Tigers one-out double off the right field Buffy’s Tavern 4 0 Granstrand, Neil Granstrand, Bruce needed to do was put a little swing on it In the sixth inning, Blue Devil Katie silent, Blue Devil Katie Esler reached Awniungs Galore 3 1 and have them score,” said Feldbauer, Abruzzo tapped a leadoff single then first on a safe call by the umpire. Kim fence, Isabella flied out to left and Babooshka 3 1 Crawford, Joe Penczak, Tom Breen Murray was intentionally walked but American Legion/LLG 2 2 and Ray Meigs (3 RBI) had multiple who finished 2-for-4 with three RBI. Feldbauer, who hit the ball directly at Townsend sent a single to left and Mike Clark grounded out to first for S.M.C. 2 2 hits for Awnings. The Blue Devils slipped behind 4- Linden infielders in her first two at bats, Abruzzo walked to load the bases. the third out. However, the game D&K Associates 0 4 JTD 13, Contact Lens 10 1 when the Tigers tapped starting settled in and hammered an RBI triple. Feldbauer completed the “Yogism” nearly ended in Westfield’s favor in 50+ DIVISION B: Jerry Archibald and Dave pitcher Cyndil Matthew for three runs Emily Tebbets brought Feldbauer home with her two-run single to left. the bottom of the seventh. With one TEAM W L Rothenberg led Contact offensively. in the top of the fourth inning, which with a slow grounder to the right side to Linden 100 300 0 4 JTD Construction 3 1 prompted Head Coach Caitlyn make the score 4-3. Criscuolo’s second Westfield 010 002 2 5 man out, Lessner hammered a nearly Contact Lens & Vision 2 2 Babooshka 32, SMC 16 400-foot double to deep centerfield. Linda’s Driftwood Bar 2 2 Babooshka pounding out 37 hits. MacDonald to bring in senior reliever Jenkins was intentionally walked and Molly Maguire’s 2 2 Ed Belford, Joe Massimino, Tony Wil- Jamie Wisniewski, who proceeded to Northwestern Mutual 1 3 liams and Angelo Corbo each went 5- retire 10 straight batters (3 via Babetski walked to load the bases. Iceman’s Karaoke 0 4 The Westfield Leader - The Times Kerr grounded into a force out at for-5 for Babooshka. Tom Straniero strikeouts) before Tiger Jackie Lima home and Raider shortstop Mike SUPER SENIORS DIVISION: had four hits, while Larry Esoldo and reached base on an error with two Serving the Town Since 1890 TEAM W L outs in the seventh. Wisniewski then Ridge, who was involved in eight Kilkenny House 4 0 Harry Semple each added three hits. PO Box 250 • Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Awnings 18, JTD Cconstruction 3 slammed the door by getting Erin putouts, fielded a grounder and tossed LA Law 3 1 Tele - (908) 232-4407 • Fax - (908) 232-0473 to first for the third out. TLC 2 2 Brian and Neil Granstrand com- Walsh to pop out to first. In the eighth inning, shortstop Creative Industries 2 2 bined for nine hits and eight RBI. Ray “She did what we asked her to do, The Leader • The Times The Office 1 3 Meigs and Bobby Rahnenfuhrer each which was stop the bleeding. She Associated Auto Parts 0 4 New Subscriber • Renewal SECTIONAL BASEBALL SEEDS: had four hits. stepped up. That’s her job and she did N.J. Group 4, Section 2 Linda’s 12, Northwestern 7 Contact 13, D&K Associates 7 it,” coach MacDonald said of One Year - $28 • Two Years - $52 • Three Years - $76 9. Woodbridge at 8. Phillipsburg; Linda’s broke open a close game in Jerry Archibald, Bill Early and Vic Wisniewski. College $20 (September - May) winner at 1. Elizabeth the sixth inning. Jack Helfrich, Keith Dudash led Contact Lens & Vision After ceding a solo home run to 12. Franklin at 5 Columbia; winner McDede and Mac Kowalski led the Tiger Jamie Paulino in the first in- Name at 4. Linden offensively. offense, while John Esposito and Joe SMC 13, Linda’s Bar 7 (No stats) ning, Matthew, who walked two, Address 11. Colonia at 6. Ridge; winner at 3. Adase turned three double plays. Westfield Babooshka 12, Northwestern 7 struck out five and allowed three hits, City State ZIP 10. Union at 7. 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Equal Housing Opportunity. Oral representations cannot be relied upon as correctly stating representations of the developer. For correct representations, make reference to the offering plan which will be furnished by a developer to a buyer or lessee. All dimensions are approximate, and all floor plans and developments are subject to change. Not an offer where prohibited by state statutes. This offering is made only by the prospectus for the condominium and no statement should be relied upon if not made in the prospectus. Prices, plans and specifications are subject to change without notice. Westfield Office · 600 North Avenue, West · 908-233-0065 Page 14 Thursday, May 21, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield Crew Concludes Competitive Spring Season The Novice rowers of Westfield won by Malvern. Crew competed in the Dr White Nov- The Girls Freshman Quad of Delia ice Regatta in Philadelphia, Pa. on Stroud, Caroline Yeager, Megan May 10. Hoerrner and Charlotte Dreizen just Westfield’s boys competed in sepa- missed qualifying for the finals by rate qualifying heats in Novice Quads. three seconds with a seventh place Chris Morrissey, David Verchick, finish. Baldwin won. Conestoga won Henry Hershey and Lars Keating were the Girls Lightweight Double. Jenna unable to advance in their heat won LaRusso and Olivia Scrofani were by Malvern High School. Mike Paone, unable to advance to the finals. Dylan Olson, David Adsit and Farris Malvern won the Boys Junior Quad. Dwider also where unable to advance Keating, Verchick, Paone and from their heat won by Conestoga. Morrissey competed and were un- The girls quad of Lauren Binder, able to advance to the semifinals. Megan Hoerrner, Charlotte Dreizen Ursaline Dallas won the Girls Jun- and Deila Annitsakis qualified for the ior Quad. Adsit, Driscoll, Binder finals, placing second behind and Anne Knisley finished 14 of 18

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Springside High School. Notre Dame and were unable to advance. Yeager, ATTAINING HIGHER HEIGHTS…Blue Devil Henry Zhang cleared a per- EARNING TEAM POINTS…Blue Devil Alex Hawkins cleared five feet in the won the finals. Amanda Centrella, Livi Magnanini sonal-best 13 feet to place second in the pole vault. high jump to place fifth. Westfield Crew competed in the and Gab Cerami competed in Girls 83rd Annual Stotesbury Cup Regatta, Senior Quad and finished 12th in the largest high school regatta featur- their qualifier to earn a place in the Blue Devil Girls Break 4x400 Record at UCT Track Championship

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 “Besides DJ and Danny, a lot of “It was a good race. The guys took Blue Devils Josh Einbinder and 44’1.25” other people were in this race. I didn’t it out hard. During the race, I tried to Kevin Ramos finished 2-3 in the 800 Long Jump: Tristan Simms (P) 21’6.25” Pole Vault: Justin Amezquita (GL) 14’0” really have a plan going in. I just hang on to the front. The pace is not with respective times of 2:00.12 and Shot Put: Mike Scarfuto (C) 46’10” knew that Danny daCosta is a good what I wanted but with 60 yards left, 2:00.87. Blue Devil Tyler Mase placed Discus: George Osti (U) 133’2” 800 runner, so he has a good finishing I tried to go. Sweeney, he ran yester- third in the shot put with a shove of Javelin: Nikos Sakellis (J) 176’5” kick. I got boxed in at the start. I had day. He ran a heck of a race today,” 43’8.5, while Raiders David Kreps 4x400: R (Russ Jenkins, Ricky Draughn, Chris Brown, Whythe) 3:16.19 meet to work my way up and it took a little Scrudato said. and Matt McQuoid placed 4-6 with record. Previous record 3:16.88 bit of energy out of me,” Sweeney “I went out perfectly, at a very good respective shoves of 43’6” and Plainfield 1998 said. pace that I would want to run but I just 43’3.5”. Blue Devils Todd Saunders, TOP-10 GIRLS TEAM TOTALS: The next day, Blue Devil Ryan could not keep within contact of D.J Jhaksye Williams, Jordan Johnson 1. Union (U), Cranford (C) 69, 3. Johnson Scrudato crossed the line third in the Thornton and (Chris) Johnson (Gov- and Ricardo Johnson placed fourth in (J) 60, 4. Rahway (R) 53, 5. Plainfield (P) 3,200 with a time of 9:40.68, ahead of ernor Livingston). They ran away the 4x400 with a time of 3:25.01. 35, 6 Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SPF) 31, 7. Governor Livingston (GL) 28, 8. Sweeney, who finished fourth at from me. I felt kind of flat out there. Raider Marcus Green, who will Roselle (Ro) 27, 9. Westfield (W) 24, 10. 9:47.12. Thornton crossed first and Some of the races I had in the past play football for Temple University Roselle Catholic (RC) 21 shattered the meet record of 9:26.7 week or so does take its toll mentally in the fall, added track to his training JUNIOR QUAD ROWERS…Henry Hershey, Chris Morrissey, David Verchick INDIVIDUAL EVENTS: and Lars Keating competed at the Stotesbury Cup Regatta in Philadelphia, Pa. set in 1970 by Raider Vince Cartier and physically. It just was not my program and placed fourth in the jav- 100: Kyra Kemp (U) 12.43 with a time of 9:20.03. day,” said Sweeney. elin with a toss of 157’7” followed by 200: Natalie Englese (C) 25.57 teammate Frank Mellana at 151’11”. 400: Englese (C) 56.22 Meet record – previous record 56.5 by Englese in 2008 ing 181 schools, held May 15 and 16 semifinals. The overall winner was “I have to stay in shape for foot- 800: Nicole Harris (R) 2:19.22 in Philadelphia, Pa. All qualifying Episcopal, Pa. This was the second ball,” Green said. “My coach gave me 1,600: Kearsley Olcott (S) 5:07.25 races were time trials for seeding in time in Westfield’s history for a a workout to do but I thought I could 3,200: Ines Simone (RC) 11:17.21 semifinal or finals depending on the boat to advance at the Stotesbury incorporate it with track. I work out 100H: Ugonna Ndu (U) 14.6 400H: Ndu (U) 1:01.83 number of entries. All of Westfield’s regatta. with the sprinters and I throw with the High Jump: Emily Vargas (J) 5’4” crews posted personal bests. Chris Yeager, Henry Hershey, Ben ‘jav’ throwers. I also work out in the Long Jump: Ndu (U) 17’11.5” In Girls Junior Double, Liz Cappel and Quinn Boyes competed weight room,” he said. Pole Vault: Kelly Burke (C) 10’0” Triple Jump: Vargas (J) 38’9.5” meet Driscoll and Amanda Adsit finished in Boys Senior Quad and were unable TOP-10 BOYS TEAM TOTALS: record. Previous record Burke (C) 2009 18 of 23 and were unable to advance to advance. Malvern won. 1. Rahway (R) 110, 2. Plainfield (P) 92, 3. Shot Put: Christina Vilsaint (U) 36’2.25” to the semifinals. E.L. Crossley won Summer Learn to Row sessions Union Catholic (UC) 54, 4. Westfield (W) Discus: Imani Cox (P) 122’0” the event. In Boys Freshman Quad, begin in June for grades six through 43.5, 5. Scotch plains-Fanwood (SPF) Javelin: Julianne Grandal (C) 116’7” 42, 6. Governor Livingston (GL) 34, 7. 4x400: W (Ashley Edwards, Sirena Ian Yeager, Farris Dwider, David 12th in the Westfield area. Visit Summit (S), Union (U) 24, 9. Dayton (D) VanEpp, Sophia DeVita, Kelly Irving) Adsit and Dylan Olson were unable www.WestfieldCrew.com for more in- 21, 10. Cranford (C) 11.5 4:01.8 meet record. Previous record to advance to the finals, which was formation. INDIVIDUAL EVENTS: 4:02.2 Plainfield in 1983 100: Daniel Woods (P) 10.81 PUBLIC NOTICE 200: Isaiah Gill (P) 21.58 400: Gill (P) 48.02 UNION COUNTY BOARD 800: Danny daCosta (UC) 1:58.76 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 1,600: DJ Thornton (UC) 4:20.14 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 3,200: Thornton (UC) 9:20.03 meet Date Adopted: 5/14/09 record. Previous record 9:26.7 Vince Public Notice is hereby given that the Cartier (SPF) 1970 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 110H: Pierre Darisme (R) 14.22 ers has awarded a contract without com- COUGER ATHLETES OF WEEK…Pictured, left to right, Kelly Burke (pole 400H: Christen Whyte (R) 52.4 Meet petitive bidding as a Professional Service vault), Mike Scrudato (shot put) and Julianne Grandal (javelin), along with record – previous record 53.0 Tony pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Natalie Englese (200 and 400 meters), not shown, have been named Cranford Davis (P) contract and the resolution authorizing it is Athletes of the Week for winning their respective events at the Union County High Jump: Mark Jones (S) 6’6” available for public inspection in the Office Track & Field Tournament. Triple Jump: Terae Hargrove (D) of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO: 2009-520 amending PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE (Resolution No. 2009-288) UNION COUNTY AWARDED TO: DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, State of New Jersey, as follows: dated on or about the date of its issuance BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Cole & Wisler, LLP, Teaneck, New Jer- Section l. The County of Union, State of and shall be payable not more than one NOTICE OF PENDING sey New Jersey (the “County”) is hereby au- year from its date, shall bear interest at a BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY SERVICE: special counsel in the matter thorized to construct a County park at rate per annum as may be hereafter deter- ORDINANCE NO.: 684-2009 entitled UC v. FAA Stanford Drive in the Township of Berke- mined within the limitations prescribed by FIRST READING: 5/14/2009 COSTS: for an additional sum of $10,000 ley Heights (the “Township”), including, law and may be renewed from time to time for a new total contract amount not to The bond ordinance, the summary terms but not limited to, athletic fields, play- pursuant to and within limitations pre- exceed $130,000 of which are included herein, was intro- grounds, a walking path, support buildings scribed by the Local Bond Law. Each of Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk duced and passed upon first reading at a and structures, parking and all work, ma- said bond anticipation notes shall be signed of the Board of Chosen Freeholders meeting of the Board of Chosen Freehold- terials and appurtenances necessary and by the Chairman of the Board of Chosen 1 T – 5/21/09, The Leader Fee: $21.93 ers of the County of Union, State of New suitable therefor. The location of the park Freeholders, by the County Manager and Jersey, on May 14, 2009. It will be further is designated as Block 1901, Lot 1.02 on by the County Treasurer and shall be un- PUBLIC NOTICE considered for final passage, after public the Tax Assessment Map of the Town- der the seal of said County and attested by hearing thereon, at a meeting of said Board ship. the Clerk or Deputy Clerk of the Board of UNION COUNTY BOARD HOLY TRINITY CHAMPIONS…Holy Trinity Interparochial School 5th/6th of Chosen Freeholders to be held at the Section 2. The sum of $6,000,000 is Chosen Freeholders. Said officers are OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Grade Gold Team took first place in the Suburban Catholic League Playoff County Administration Building, hereby appropriated to the payment of the hereby authorized to execute said notes in NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Championship by defeating St. Michael’s of Union, 24-18, on March 16. The Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- cost of making the improvement described such form as they may adopt in conformity Date Adopted: 5/14/09 Gold also finished first during the regular season. Pictured, left to right, are: sey, on May 28, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. During in Section l hereof (hereinafter referred to with law. The power to determine any Public Notice is hereby given that the front row; David Corrao, George Papas, Josh Cucuzzella, James Wright and the week prior to and up to and including as “purpose”). Said appropriation shall be matters with respect to said notes not Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Luke Brezik; back row, Liam Loughlin, George Devanney, Coach Steve Papas, the date of such meeting copies of the full met from the proceeds of the sale of the determined by this ordinance and also the ers has awarded a contract without com- Jack Skinner and Noah Cucuzzella. Missing is assistant coach Matt Loughlin. ordinance will be available at no cost and bonds authorized and the down payment power to sell said notes, is hereby del- petitive bidding as a Professional Service during regular business hours, at the Clerk appropriated by this ordinance. Said im- egated to the County Treasurer who is pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This PUBLIC NOTICE See it all on the web in color . . . of the Board of Chosen Freeholders’ office provement shall be made as a general hereby authorized to sell said notes either contract and the resolution authorizing it is www.goleader.com for the members of the general public who improvement and no part of the cost thereof at one time or from time to time in the available for public inspection in the Office TOWN OF WESTFIELD PUBLIC NOTICE shall request the same. The summary of shall be assessed against property spe- manner provided by law. of the Clerk of the Board. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT the terms of such bond ordinance follows: cially benefitted. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Section 8. It is hereby determined and RESOLUTION NO: 2009-505 Notice is hereby given that Westfield Section 3. It is hereby determined and declared that the period of usefulness of ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE amending (Resolution No. 2006-1126) Board of Adjustment adopted the follow- stated that (1) said purpose is not a current said purpose, according to its reasonable TO AUTHORIZE THE CON- AWARDED TO: Michael C. Aromando, ing resolutions at its May 11, 2009 meet- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on expense of said County, and (2) it is nec- life, is a period of fifteen years computed STRUCTION OF A COUNTY DVM, Chester, New Jersey ing for the following applications heard at JUNE 4, 2009, at 7:30 pm, in the Munici- essary to finance said purpose by the from the date of said bonds. PARK AT STANFORD DRIVE SERVICE: to continue to provide veteri- its April 13, 2009 meeting: pal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch issuance of obliga-tions of said County Section 9. It is hereby determined and IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BER- nary care Plains, the Zoning Board of Adjustment pursuant to the Local Bond Law (Chapter stated that the Supplemental Debt State- Robyn Farrington, 530 Summit Av- KELEY HEIGHTS IN, BY AND PERIOD: through December, 2009 will hold a public hearing in the first floor 2 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes ment required by the Local Bond Law has enue, Applicant sought permission to re- FOR THE COUNTY OF UNION, COSTS: for an additional amount of Council Chambers to consider the follow- Annotated, as amended; the “Local Bond been duly made and filed in the office of the tain a trellis contrary to Section 13.02H1 of STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO $15,000 for a new contract amount of ing appeals: Law”), and (3) the estimated cost of said Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $30,000 purpose is $6,000,000, and (4) $300,000 of said County, and that such statement so quires a minimum setback for a trellis of 5 Sungjoo Park, for a Temporary Operat- $6,000,000 TO PAY THE COST Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of said sum is to be provided by the down filed shows that the gross debt of said feet from the property line. Proposed is 3 ing Permit to operate a car service busi- THEREOF, TO MAKE A of the Board of Chosen Freeholders payment hereinafter appropriated to fi- County, as defined in Section 43 of the to 6 inches. Application approved with ness and park one (1) car on premise at DOWN PAYMENT, TO AU- 1 T – 5/21/09, The Leader Fee: $21.93 nance said purpose, and (5) the estimated Local Bond Law, is increased by this ordi- amended condition. property located at 7 Canterbury Drive, THORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF maximum amount of bonds or notes nec- nance by $5,700,000 and that the issu- Block 5501, Lot 1. Permission if granted BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH PUBLIC NOTICE Tom & Jean Marie Morgan, 601 Ar- essary to be issued for said purpose is ance of the bonds and notes authorized by is pursuant to Section 23-4.3 of the Zoning APPROPRIATION AND TO lington Avenue, Applicant sought per- $5,700,000, and (6) the cost of such pur- this ordinance will be within all debt limita- UNION COUNTY BOARD Ordinance allowing for temporary permis- PROVIDE FOR THE ISSU- mission to construct an addition contrary pose, as hereinbefore stated, includes the tions prescribed by said Local Bond Law. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS sion. ANCE OF BOND ANTICIPA- to Section 11.07E6 of the Land Use Ordi- aggregate amount of $600,000 which is Section 10. Any funds received from NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD TION NOTES IN ANTICIPA- nance. Ordinance requires a minimum Stone Art Design, Inc., for a Tempo- estimated to be necessary to finance the private parties, the State of New Jersey or Date Adopted: 5/14/09 TION OF THE ISSUANCE OF side yard setback of 10 feet. Proposed is rary Operating Permit to store stone slabs cost of such purpose, including architect’s any of their agencies or any funds received Public Notice is hereby given that the SUCH BONDS. fees, accounting, engineering and inspec- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- 9.28 feet. Application approved with con- outside to the rear of property located at from the United States of America or any of ditions. 2371 Beryllium Road, Block 6901, Lot Purpose(s): Construction of a County tion costs, legal expenses and other ex- ers has awarded a contract without com- its agencies in aid of such purpose, shall 25. Permission, if granted, is pursuant to penses, including interest on such obliga- petitive bidding as a Professional Service Jeff & Heather Pinkin, 8 Cherry Lane, park at Stanford Drive in the Township of be applied to the payment of the cost of Section 23-4.3 of the Zoning Ordinance Berkeley Heights (the “Township”), includ- tions to the extent permitted by Section 20 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Applicant sought permission to construct such purpose, or, if bond anticipation notes allowing for temporary permission. ing, but not limited to, athletic fields, play- of the Local Bond Law. have been issued, to the payment of the contract and the resolution authorizing it is a gable roof over the existing study and a grounds, a walking path, support buildings Section 4. It is hereby determined and bond anticipation notes, and the amount of available for public inspection in the Office two-story addition at the rear of the house Watermarc Graphics, Inc., for a Tem- and structures, parking and all work, ma- stated that the sum of $300,000 in the bonds authorized for such purpose shall of the Clerk of the Board. contrary to Sections 12.04E and 11.06E6 porary Operating Permit to allow the us- terials and appurtenances necessary and County of Union Open Space, Recreation be reduced accordingly. RESOLUTION NO: 2009-512 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance age of a storage container, on premise at suitable therefor. The location of the park and Historic Preservation Trust Fund is Section 11. The capital budget is hereby amending (Resolution No. 2009-27) allows a maximum floor area ratio of 30%, property located at 2367A Beryllim Road, is designated as Block 1901, Lot 1.02 on now available to serve as the down pay- amended to conform with the provisions of AWARDED TO: Ruderman & or 4,000 square feet. Proposed is 32.6% Block 6901, Lot 24. Permission if granted the Tax Assessment Map of the Town- ment on said purpose. The sum of this ordinance to the extent of any incon- Glickman, PC, Springfield, New Jersey or 4,000 square feet. Ordinance requires a is pursuant to Section 23-4.3 of the Zoning ship. $300,000 is hereby appropriated from such sistency therewith and the resolutions pro- SERVICE: special counsel for person- minimum side yard setback of 15 feet. Ordinance allowing for temporary permis- moneys to the payment of the cost of said mulgated by the Local Finance Board nel affairs Proposed is 7 feet and 8 feet at the chim- sion. Appropriation: $6,000,000 purpose. showing full detail of the amended capital COSTS: for an additional amount of ney, 10 feet at the addition. Application Bonds/Notes Authorized: $5,700,000 Charles Bernius, t/a UAC Packaging, Section 5. To finance said purpose, budget and capital program as approved $75,000 for a new total amount not to approved with conditions. Grants (if any) Appropriated: -0- LLC, for a Temporary Operating Permit to bonds of said County of an aggregate by the Director, Division of Local Govern- exceed $125,000. Section 20 Costs: $600,000 Peter & Kelly Leftheris, 716 Belvidere permit usage of two outside storage tents principal amount not exceeding $5,700,000 ment Services, is on file with the Clerk of Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Useful Life: 15 years are hereby authorized to be issued pursu- of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Avenue, Applicant sought permission to on premise at property located at 2385 the Board of Chosen Freeholders and is construct a two story addition contrary to Beryllium Road, Block 6901, Lot 26. This Notice is published pursuant to ant to the Local Bond Law. Said bonds 1 T – 5/21/09, The Leader Fee: $20.91 available for public inspection. Section 12.04F1 of the Land Use Ordi- Permission if granted is pursuant to Sec- N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. shall bear interest at a rate per annum as Section 12. The County intends to issue may be hereafter determined within the PUBLIC NOTICE nance. Ordinance allows a maximum build- tion 23-4.3 of the Zoning Ordinance allow- Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board the bonds or notes to finance the cost of ing coverage of 20% or 1,400 square feet. ing for temporary permission. of Chosen Freeholders, County of limitations prescribed by law. All matters the improvement described in Section 1 of UNION COUNTY BOARD Proposed is 20.8% or 1,457 square feet. Union, State of New Jersey with respect to said bonds not determined BeCue Realty, Inc., for a Temporary this bond ordinance. If the County incurs OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Application approved with conditions. by this ordinance shall be determined by such costs prior to the issuance of the Operating Permit to install a storage con- BOND ORDINANCE TO AU- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD resolutions to be hereafter adopted. bonds or notes, the County hereby states Brad & Jennifer Melvin, 555 Lenox tainer outside of property located at 2347 THORIZE THE CONSTRUC- Date Adopted: 5/14/09 Section 6. To finance said purpose, bond its reasonable expectation to reimburse Avenue, Applicant sought permission to Beryllium Road, Block 6901, Lot 23. TION OF A COUNTY PARK Public Notice is hereby given that the anticipation notes of said County of an itself for such expenditures with the pro- construct one and two story additions, a Permission, if granted, is pursuant to Sec- AT STANFORD DRIVE IN THE Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- aggregate principal amount not exceeding ceeds of such bonds or notes in the maxi- deck and a screened porch contrary to tion 23-4.3 of the Zoning Ordinance allow- TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY ers has awarded a contract without com- $5,700,000 are hereby authorized to be mum principal amount of bonds or notes Sections 12.03F1, 12.04F1, 12.04F2, and ing for temporary permission. HEIGHTS IN, BY AND FOR petitive bidding as a Professional Service issued pursuant to the Local Bond Law in authorized by this bond ordinance. 12.04F3 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordi- THE COUNTY OF UNION, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Andrew and Dale Heffler, for a Rear anticipation of the issuance of said bonds. Section 13. The full faith and credit of the nance allows a maximum floor area ratio STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO contract and the resolution authorizing it is Yard Setback Variance to construct a deck In the event that bonds are issued pursuant County are hereby pledged to the punctual of 32% or 3,248 square feet. Proposed is APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF available for public inspection in the Office at property known as 2216 New York to this ordinance, the aggregate amount of payment of the principal of and the interest 37.95% or 3,852 square feet. Ordinance $6,000,000 TO PAY THE COST of the Clerk of the Board. Avenue, Block 08405, Lot 3 from the notes hereby authorized to be issued shall on the obligations authorized by this ordi- allows a maximum building coverage of THEREOF, TO MAKE A following section of the zoning ordinance: be reduced by an amount equal to the nance. Said obligations shall be direct, RESOLUTION NO: 2009-510 20% or 2,030 square feet. Proposed is DOWN PAYMENT, TO AU- Section 23-3.4A, Col. G, Para. 10: principal amount of the bonds so issued. If unlimited and general obligations of the AWARDED TO: Birdsall Services 23.1% or 2,341 square feet. Ordinance THORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF Required: 30 feet; Proposed: 20 feet. the aggregate amount of outstanding bonds County, and the County shall levy ad valo- Group, Inc., Cranford, New Jersey allows a maximum building coverage with BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH and notes issued pursuant to this ordi- rem taxes upon all the taxable real prop- SERVICE: for the purpose of develop- deck of 22% or 2,233 square feet. Pro- All interested persons may be present APPROPRIATION AND TO nance shall at any time exceed the sum first erty within the County for the payment of ing a Park Master Plan for the Union posed is 26.5% or 2,686 square feet. Or- and be heard. The file pertaining to these PROVIDE FOR THE ISSU- mentioned in this section, the moneys raised the principal of and interest on such bonds County Parks System dinance allows a maximum building cov- applications are in the Office of the Zoning ANCE OF BOND ANTICIPA- by the issuance of said bonds shall, to not and notes, without limitation as to rate or COSTS: an amount not to exceed erage with a deck and a porch of 24% or Board of Adjustment, 430 Park Avenue, TION NOTES IN ANTICIPA- less than the amount of such excess, be amount. $216,872 in conjunction with the Open 2,436 square feet. Proposed is 30.5% or 2nd Floor, Scotch Plains and is available TION OF THE ISSUANCE OF applied to the payment of such notes then Section 14. This ordinance shall take Space, Recreation and Historic Preserva- 3,092 square feet. Application approved for public inspection during regular office SUCH BONDS. outstanding. effect twenty days after the first publication tion Trust Fund with conditions. hours. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Cho- Section 7. Each bond anticipation note thereof after final passage. Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Kathleen Nemeth Barbara Horev, Secretary sen Freeholders of the County of Union, issued pursuant to this ordinance shall be 1 T - 5/21/09, The Leader Fee: $226.95 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Board Secretary Zoning Board of Adjustment 1 T – 5/21/09, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T - 5/21/09, The Leader Fee: $57.12 1 T - 5/21/09, The Times Fee: $55.59 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 21, 2009 Page 15 St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball League Standings: ANGELS DIVISION: St. Aloysius 23, St. Matthew 6 (As of May 15:) St. Aloysius pounded 21 hits. Bill TEAM W L Pct St. Aloysius 3 0 1.000 Aumenta (3 hits, 4 runs), Kevin Woodring St. Matthew 1 1 .500 (3 hits, 4 runs, 5 RBI), Tony Blasi (3 hits, St. Stephen 1 2 .333 2 runs) and Mike Cuccurullo (2 hits, 4 St. Patrick 1 2 .333 RBI) led the Als. St. Matthew’s Dan St. Anthony 0 1 .000 Margolis had three hits. SAINTS DIVISION: St. Jude 14, St. Joseph 9 TEAM W L Pct St. Jude scored six in the seventh. St. Joseph 1 1 .500 St. Luke 1 1 .500 Judes Jason Fiore, Bruce Evans, John St. David 1 1 .500 Deitch, Joe DeChairo and Tom Kucin St. Jude 1 1 .500 had three hits each. Joeys Lewis Blau St. Anne 1 1 .500 and Matt Betau each had three hits. St. Joseph 8, St. Anne 5 St. Matthew 16, St. Anthony 6 FINISHING A FUN RUN…Elizabeth Chaung and Patricia Mackey, both of Pete Vanderhayden turned in his For St. Matthew, Gus Alvarez (4 hits, Westfield, participated in the Midland Run on May 13. The Midland Run is a old St. Bart’s shirt for his spiffy new 3 runs) and Keith Gibbons (3 hits, 5 RBI) MAKING THE CUT…The Westfield Lacrosse Club eighth graders Michael fitness event at their school, The Midland School in North Branch. umpire’s uniform. Tom Ulichny (3 led the Matts, while Rick Wustefeld, Fitzhenry, left, Tim Walsh, center, and Christian Burgdorf were chosen for the hits, 4 RBI) led the Joeys, while Walt Dan Margolis and Bob Cummo had Northern NJ U-15 Lacrosse Team. Over 90 players tried out and only 26 made the Patrylo, Joe Negley, Corey Woodring, three hits each. Anthony’s Pete Costello, team. All three of them are defensemen. This year teams from throughout the Edison Intermediate Softball Splits Two Tony Perfilio and Matt Betau had two Craig Burfeindt, Jim Sosinski and Bruce country will participate in the U-15 National Youth Lacrosse Festival in Lake Edison Intermediate School improved its record to 5-2 with a split last hits apiece. Chris Nardi led St. Anne Logan had two hits each. George, NY on June 19-21. week knocking off Westfield’s Roosevelt Intermediate team before losing with two hits and three RBI. Chris St. Aloysius 12, St. Stephen 10 a heartbreaker to undefeated Elizabeth. Giordano, Ron Labin, Tom Rutkowski Als Bill Aumenta and Kevin The Edison/Roosevelt game was close throughout until the last few and Joe Tilocca each had two hits. Woodring each had three hits each. innings, On the mound for Edison, Sarah Seitz and Tara Reardon combined St. Aloysius 12, St. Stephen 4 Stevies Ben Lobrace had four hits and WF International League to hold Roosevelt to two runs despite Molly Jenning’s three hits. Kevin Woodring (2 runs, 2 RBI), Pat Nigro had three hits and five RBI. Edison then lost to Elizabeth, 5-2, despite a late rally that left Westfield Milk Monroy (2 runs, 2 hits, 3 RBI) St. Anne 26, St. Luke 14 with the bases loaded. Reardon pitched a complete game, striking out six and Marty Garcia (2 hits, 2 RBI) led Mike Walch (5 hits, 5 runs), Damon Youth Baseball Results: batters. Seitz led the offense driving in and scoring a run. Nicole Boretz also St. Al. Dave Hill and Phil Applebaum Roth (4 hits, 4 runs, 4 RBI), Scott drove in a run and Aditi Jain scored as the Blue Devils tried to stage a The Dodgers beat the Royals, 12- The Diamondbacks won over the each had two hits for St. Stephen. Curtis (3 hits, 5 RBI) and Chris 6, and received excellent pitching comeback in the last inning. Westfield had some spectacular defensive St. David 12, St. Jude 10 Giordano (4 hits, 5 RBI) led the Astros, 6-3. On the mound for the plays in the field by Boretz, Jessie Miller, Reardon and Hannah Painter. from Cameron Bremer, Coleman Diamondbacks were Zach Kelly St. David scored twice in the top of Annies. Lukester sluggers were Marty Scott and Owen Monaghan. Devin the seventh. Scott Smith and Steve Marks (5 hits, 3 runs, 3 RBI) and Paul and Peter Walter, each pitching for Zriebiec and Kyle Gabriele had two three. Alex Knepper went 3-for-3. Pirella had three hits, while Nash Morello (4 hits). Rob Stratton, Lou hits each and Andrew Ukrainsky Warfield, Karl Grossmann, Steve Messano, Steve Abrunzo and pitcher In addition, Drew Russo doubled had three RBI. Owen Brancatella and a singled and Chris Hoerle Polack, Art Hobble and Tom Maher Jim Killeen added three hits apiece. went three strong innings for the had two hits each for St. Dave. Cap- St. Patrick 10, St. David 9 singled. Astros’ Steven Fasciale Royals. Jack Manning contributed scored their first run in the first tain Dave Rothenberg filled in on the St. Patrick scored once in the bot- a double and Eddie Encinas scored mound. Judes Dan Nigro, Jason Fiore, tom of the seventh. Pat Enright (4 inning. Astros John Lovito and three runs on two hits with solid Danny Schoenfield scored in the John Deitch, Kevin St. Onge, Captain hits, 4 runs) and Jerry Riepe and defense for the Royals. Joe DeChairo, Dave Weischadle and Brian Dunn with three hits led St. Pat. top of the sixth. Tavis Brunson slugged a double STANDINGS AS OF MAY 17: Rich Polhamus had multiple hits. Scott Smith (3 hits) and Tom and also added a RBI single, as the St. Luke 8, St. Patrick 6 Baldowski, Al Betau, Nash Warfield TEAM W L T Mets blanked the Rays, 6-0. Chris Dodgers 7 1 0 St. Stephen 4, St. Patrick 3 and Karl Grossmann each had two Romano, Connor Wynne, and Alan Yankees 7 1 1 St. Steve plated two runs in the top hits for St. Dave. Rays 6 1 1 Scott each drove in a run, while Mets 6 2 0 of the seventh. Joe D’Rosa had two For more information on the league, hurlers Zachary Campbell, Stephen hits. Brian Dunn had two hits for St. please visit www.stbartssoftball.com. Marlins 4 5 1 Husch and Jack Siegel combined A’s 3 4 1 Patrick. Howard Bialos is the webmaster. to pitch shutout ball. For the Rays, Twins 3 4 0 Photo Courtesy Jim Lowney Red Sox 3 5 0 infielders Jack Rembisz and Royals 2 4 2 WELCOME TO AMERICA…Eugene Gillespie, center, recently welcomed the Michael Prosuk each turned excel- County Mayo, Ireland Gaelic football team at his restaurant, The Blackthorn, in See it all on the web in color . . . Diamondbacks 2 7 0 lent double plays. Matt Macik Cardinals 1 4 0 Kenilworth. The Irish footballers are in America to play the New York Gaelic www.goleader.com Astros 1 7 0 football team. pitched well later in the Game.

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The more you know about the Rahway River, located on The mission of the Auxiliary is to GOP Release: Meringolo for Assembly Recently, Marianne Tyler of Watchung the how the web works, the better pre- Lawrence Avenue in Rahway. increase public awareness of the ser- and mother of five children told me that, pared you will be to teach your children An ambitious expansion of the but- vice provided by the Center For Hope “Making sure our kids are safe from about potential risks. terfly garden will be developed as Hospice and to raise funds to enable danger is one of the most important jobs If you would like to learn more addi- it to continue its policy of caring for Meringolo Calls Corzine we face as parents.” I could not agree tional steps to take regarding child safety, well. 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Legislative District, has called on the withheld due to budget issues, the bers of our local law enforcement are Rep. Leonard Lance represents New Local Twins Have Story Corzine administration to challenge the closing of special education schools, working around the clock to make sure Jersey’s Seventh Congressional District courts in light of the recent New Jersey and now this. Where and when does it our kids are safe in our communities. in the United States Congress. The Sev- Supreme Court ruling in favor of infi- end?” Education professionals, school super- enth District includes towns in Published in ‘Chicken Soup’ nite teacher rights to reinstatement. intendents, principals and teachers share Hunterdon, Middlesex, Somerset and “This person has not only been out the same goal: Keep kids safe from harm. Union Counties. WESTFIELD – Identical twin sis- ecdotes about growing up as an iden- The state’s Supreme Court recently of teaching for 20 years and will need Recently, I teamed up with representa- ruled in favor of a teacher who retired ters Jacqueline Davidson Kopito and tical twin, and it answers some of the to be completely retrained, but the tives from the National Center for Miss- Amy Davidson Lombardo, who grew questions that always seem to arise on disability more than 20 years ago court ruled that she is due some back ing and Exploited Children, local law More Arts after tenure charges were filed against up in Westfield, authors of “Tales of when people meet identical twins. pay,” Mr. Meringolo said. “The rul- enforcement and education profession- the Twins: Life Stories of Identical Bella Pilar, a well-known greeting her. The court ruled that the board als to hold a special educational event & Entertainment ing will lead districts into legal battles Twin Sisters,” recently had one of the card illustrator, was commissioned to was required to rehire the teacher to ensure terminations are final and designed for kids, parents and members because the Teachers Pension and of the community. We discussed easy, stories from their design the cover and drive up the administrative costs of Hedgehog and Feather book published by an illustration for Annuity Fund (TAPF) determined that the district. This decision means ad- every day things adults can do to help she had been rehabilitated. make our kids safer in their homes, at Present Treasure Isl. Chicken Soup for one sample chapter. ditional education dollars will never school and out and about in their neigh- the Soul Publish- The authors believe “This decision could have long last- reach the classroom. Our Supreme borhoods. Representatives from the Na- WESTFIELD – Hedgehog and ing effects that could devastate dis- ing, LLC. her style emulates Court, which gave us the flawed tional Center for Missing and Exploited Feather Theatre Company an- Their story, en- the tone of their sto- tricts and force higher costs for the Abbott decision, has shown again that Children have been conducting impor- nounced dates for the production of taxpayers of New Jersey. The Corzine titled “College ries and brings to they are an activist judiciary. They tant educational campaigns across the its inaugural theatrical family pre- Separation,” was life the subtleties of Administration should take immedi- country designed to heighten awareness must be held accountable and we sentation. published in the special bond ate action to challenge this ruling and need to appoint judges who will not about children’s safety issues — by tak- Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic protect the rights of school boards ing 25 minutes a day to talk to your kids “Chicken Soup for they share as twin legislate from the bench.” “Treasure Island,” adapted for the the Soul – Twins sisters. and ultimately, the taxpayers,” Mr. Mr. Meringolo is a commercial real about their safety. stage by Union County resident Jo- With a focus on prevention, the cam- and More, a col- The twins grew Meringolo said. estate agent with Newmark Associ- seph Penczak, will have three perfor- Jacqueline Davidson Kopito and Amy Davidson Lombardo He further stated, “We have mil- paign encourages parents, guardians and lection of 101 sto- up in Westfield. Mrs. ates, Inc. out of Whippany. other trusted-adult role models to spend mances on June 5, at 7:30 p.m. and ries celebrating Kopito attended time talking to kids and teaching them June 6, at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE double trouble and multiple blessings.” Syracuse University and Seton Hall, ways to be safer. According to the Na- McKinley School Performing Arts The twins’ story, shown on pages where she received a master’s degree in TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS accompany the bid proposal. Additionally, tional Center for Missing and Exploited Center in Westfield. 113-115 in the book, is one of many corporate and public communications. UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY a certified check, cashier’s check or bid Children, once your children are able to Tickets cost $8 for reserved seats INVITATION TO BIDDERS bond issued by a responsible bank, trust talk, you can begin teaching them some stories they have been written about She currently resides in Short Hills. and will be distributed at the door. their life experiences and reflects the Mrs. Lombardo attended University Invitations are extended to qualified Bid- company or insurance company, payable basic safety essentials at home, going to Ticket and more information is avail- ders to bid for the following Project: to the Township of Scotch Plains shall be and from school, on the Internet and out special bond they share. of Hartford and received her master’s submitted with each bid as a guaranty that able on hedgehogandfeather.org MILLING & TOP COURSE PAVING The twins’ book, “Tales of the degree in counseling from Pace Uni- if a contract is awarded the Bidder shall PUBLIC NOTICE According to Sara Hedgepeth, Twins,” was recently submitted to versity. She currently resides in OF MORSE AVENUE (SECT. 3) - execute said Contract. The Bid Security founding partner of Hedgehog and CONTRACT E2009-1 publishers who are reviewing the title Ridgefield, Conn. The twins each have shall be in the amount of ten percent (10%) NOTICE OF AWARD OF EXTRAORDI- Feather, “The production of Treasure of the total amount of the bid or Twenty- NARY, UNSPECIFICABLE SERVICES for publication. The book is a collec- two young boys who provided them Major items and approximate quantities Island marks a further commitment for this project are: Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), which- AWARD FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF tion of funny and heart-warming an- with the inspiration to write this book. Milling, 2 inch Depth – 13,500 Square ever is lower. All bid Security, except the SCOTCH PLAINS to the mission of this growing theatre Yards Bid Security of the three (3) apparent company by offering quality family lowest responsible Bidders shall, if re- CONTRACTOR: Jersey Professional Superpave Asphalt Surface Course, 2 Management, 23 North Avenue, East, entertainment to the community.” Cranford Photographer quested in writing, be returned after ten inch Thick – 1,765 Tons Cranford, New Jersey 07016 Along the way, pirates encounter Concrete Sidewalk Handicap Ramps – (10) days from the opening of the bids (Sundays and holiday excepted) and the NATURE OF SERVICE: Consultant for a boy, Jim Hawkins, whose thirst for 78 Square Yards Scotch Plains-Fanwood Shared Services Mountable Concrete Traffic Islands – 2 bids of such Bidders shall be considered adventure lands him on the pirate Exhibits at County Gallery withdrawn. Study Committee. Units AMOUNT: Not to exceed the amount of ship. Treasure Island is a swash- Traffic Striping, Thermoplastic – 9,000 The Township reserves the right to re- ELIZABETH – The Union County film. Miriam utilizes Photoshop and ject any or all bids, and to waive immaterial $48,000 from a Sharing Available Re- buckling adventure for the whole Painter X to turn what the camera cap- Linear Feet sources Efficiency (SHARE) Grant through Board of Chosen Freeholders is dis- informalities, or to accept any bid which, in family. Westfielder Joseph Penczak playing giclée prints by Cranford pho- tures into what her mind’s eye sees in This project will be partially funded by the opinion of the Township of Scotch the State of New Jersey share program; stars as Long John Silver, and the New Jersey Department of Transpor- Plains, will be in the best interest of the as outlined in their proposal letter dated tographer Miriam Jarney in an exhibi- order to create an image all her own. tation, Bureau of Local Aid. Township all in accordance with the New May 4, 2009. Rahway actor Bill Van Sant is the tion entitled “Images of Your Neigh- “Miriam Jarney’s images depicting Bids will be accepted only by mail or in Jersey Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT marooned Ben Gunn. Other cast different seasons of the year help us to FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- borhood Parks.” The exhibit is on dis- person to the Office of the Township Clerk, 40A:11-1 et seq. In the event of an equal members include adults from all over play through Monday, June 1, in the appreciate the beauty of the trees and Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 or tie bid, the Township shall award the bid FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. Union County and two young men Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey to the Bidder which, in the Township’s sole Barbara Riepe Freeholders Gallery, located on the lush vegetation of our local parks,” said 07076 (ATTN: Barbara Riepe, Township discretion, best serves the interest of the Township Clerk from Edison Intermediate School in sixth floor of the Union County Ad- Freeholder Chairman Alexander Clerk) until 10:00 a.m. on June 3, 2009. Township. The Township also reserves 1 T - 5/21/09, The Times Fee: $19.89 Westfield. ministration Building, Elizabethtown Mirabella. “Her wonderful prints dis- The Township of Scotch Plains (hereinaf- the right to reject any and all bids if suffi- Plaza, Elizabeth. The gallery is open play the exuberant colors of spring, ter “Township”) shall not be responsible cient funds are not available and/or appro- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE for any bid mailed which is lost in transit or priated. The selected Bidder, will, within to the public from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. summer and fall, and the serenity of delivered late by the Postal Service or seven (7) days of award of the bid, enter NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION weekdays. Admission is free. winter. Let’s enjoy them.” other delivery service. At the above time, into an appropriate contact with the Town- DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Giclée (pronounced zhee-klay) is a 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 Miriam Jarney graduated from the bids will be publicly opened and read ship. Stevens Institute of Technology with a French term meaning to spray or squirt, aloud. All bids must be presented in sealed All Bidders must comply with N.J.S.A. TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 envelopes, clearly marked “Bid for MILL- 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27, relat- Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 degree in Computer Science. After a which is how an inkjet printer works. ING & TOP COURSE PAVING OF ing to Equal Employment Opportunities. A.M. on 6/4/09, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified long career in the software field, she Much larger and not the same as a MORSE AVENUE (SECT. 3) - CON- All Bidders must also comply with the under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A enrolled at the New York Photography desktop inkjet printer, a giclée printer TRACT E2009-1, 430 Park Avenue, Americans With Disability Act, where ap- Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076”. No New Jersey 08625; for: Institute and joined the National Asso- uses special light-fast inks that repro- plicable. duce all the tonal values and hues of the bid will be received after the time and date All Bidders must be registered with the U.S. ROUTE 22 UNION/SPRINGFIELD BUS TURNOUTS, TOWNSHIP ciation of Photoshop Professionals. specified. After receipt of bids, no bid may New Jersey Department of Labor to en- OF UNION, CONTRACT NO. 053088012, COUNTY OF UNION Armed with a digital camera, Ms. original. In giclée printing, no screen or be withdrawn within sixty (60) days after gage in public work as defined in the FEDERAL PROJECT NO: CM-0400(159) UPC NO: DP NO: 09106 Jarney works full time creating images other mechanical devices are used, so the date of the bid opening except if pro- requirements listed under N.J.S.A. 34:11- of scenes that she sees around her, there is no visible dot screen pattern on vided for herein. The bid of any Bidder who 56.51 through 56.55, as well as N.J.A.C. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 N.J.A.C consents to an extension may be held for 12:62-1.1. All Bidders must comply with 17:27. For Federal projects, Bidders must register with both the New Jersey Department complete with the colors, textures and the surface. Giclée can be produced on consideration for a longer period of time as P.L. 2004, c. 57 and be registered with the of Treasury, Division of Revenue pursuant to N.J.S.A 52:32-44 AND the “Public Works moods they evoke. She turned to digital any kind of paper and also on canvas, may be agreed upon between Bidder and New Jersey Division of Revenue. Each bid Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L.2003, c. 91) prior to imaging to exceed the limitations of which is more durable than paper. Can- the Township. must be accompanied by a State of New contract execution. Appropriate proof of these registrations should be provided to All work on this project must be com- NJDOT as soon as possible. vas can also be rolled without causing Jersey Business registration certificate for PUBLIC NOTICE pleted no later than September 4, 2009. the contractor and any subcontractor. Any The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 creases on the print. U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the All bids must be on the bid forms pro- bid submitted without the aforesaid busi- TOWN OF WESTFIELD The exhibits at the Freeholders Gal- vided by the Township of Scotch Plains in ness registration certificate shall be re- Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to lery are coordinated by the Union the Bid Package. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 21, 2009 Page 17 St. Paul’s Singer Wins WF Resident Brings ‘Love’ Orchestra Competition Of Performing Arts to Kean WESTFIELD – Baritone John- form as a soloist with the Philadel- By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY not rest on past laurels, however. “I Andrew Fernandez of Westfield’s St. phia Orchestra in their upcoming con- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times treat each show as a new piece and try Paul’s Episcopal Church Choir re- cert season.” WESTFIELD – With classic good to tell the story as I see it, not neces- cently sang his way to the top in the Mr. Fernandez is also pleased to be looks, a scrubbed face of flawless sarily the way it was done on Broad- Philadelphia Orchestra’s 2009 singing with the St. Paul’s Episcopal perfection and electric blue eyes, way,” she said. Greenfield Competition. Church Choir in its annual Spring Holly Logue could star in a TV com- In directing She Loves Me, though, Mr. Fernandez, Concert on Sun- mercial for the ivory soap gal next she admits that knowing the show a New Brunswick day, May 31, at 7 door. was thoroughly helpful. She identi- resident, was one p.m. in Westfield. To some, she could pass for any fied with Amalia, the lead who sings of six Greenfield To learn more, call average working mom in Westfield. the dramatic song, “Ice Cream.” Competition win- (908) 232-8506. She picks up her daughter Brenna “The girl who played Amalia [at ners out of hun- The general from lacrosse practice at Westfield Kean] is a surrogate daughter to me dreds of classical public is invited to High School or from the teen’s com- — we have parallels in our lives — musicians, both attend this cel- petitive Irish danc- so working with vocal and instru- ebrated annual ing class to go her was an espe- mental. He is the event, held in the home to husband cially enjoyable contest’s only church at 414 East Bill and their experience,” Di- male vocal award Broad Street in Marion Derrett’s “LunchtimeView” golden retrievers. rector Logue recipient this year. Westfield. This However, Mrs. shared. Other winners in- year’s concert Logue is anything Mrs. Logue be- cluded two violin- theme is: Hymns Scotch Plains Artist Derrett but average. This came the depart- ists, one clarinet- of Faith and Can- Westfield resident ment chairperson ist, one flautist and ticles of Praise. of 15 years is the in 1995, after be- one soprano. The choir and ‘Lightens Up’ at Art Gallery acting dean of Vi- ing a professor in The Greenfield symphony will By MARYLOU MORANO ment layered in orange, red, purple and sual and Perform- the Department of Competition was perform John Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times blue. ing Arts at Kean Communication set up by the Albert Rutter’s settings of WESTFIELD – When award-win- “I have used bright warm colors such University, a pro- Holly Logue and Theatre at M. Greenfield three canticles: ning artist Marion Derrett picks up her as pinks, reds and oranges to convey the fessor, director of Kean from 1984 Foundation to aid Gloria in excelsis, pastels, she produces more than a paint- feeling of the heat,” she said. musicals and plays, voiceover artist, to 1995. As of last August, she was young musicians VOCAL LEADER...Baritone John- Te Deum and Ju- ing – the Scotch Plains resident creates In “Winter Leaves,” she predomi- lecturer and an accomplished actress/ named acting dean of Visual and and give them the Andrew Fernandez of Westfield’s St. bilate Deo. The an experience. nantly used a cool green to give the cold singer. Performing Arts. “There are duties opportunity to Paul’s Episcopal Church Choir recently concert also in- Ms. Derrett’s solo exhibit, “Colors of feeling of a snowy, misty day. Additional pieces of the fascinat- I’m entrusted with daily that I do make their debut won the Philadelphia Orchestra’s 2009 cludes arrange- Light,” presently housed at the New Ms. Derrett is aware of the appeal of ing puzzle that make up Mrs. Logue gladly, but teaching is my oasis,” with the Philadel- Greenfield Competition. St. Paul’s ments of the Jersey Workshop for the Arts’ Westfield color to the viewer. are: Commissioner and accreditation she said. Choir will perform on Sunday, May 31, phia Orchestra. at 7 p.m. in Westfield. hymns Now Thank Art Gallery, highlights the artist’s fasci- “A painting of cool or warm colors evaluator for the National Associa- Teaching classes on dialects, act- Each year, be- We All Our God nation with pastel colors and the subse- alone would not appeal to the eye or tion of Schools of Theatre, a member ing for the camera and directing is tween 500 and 1,000 young classical and Christ is Made The Sure Founda- quent emotions they elicit. make [as much] sense as a balanced of the Paper Mill Playhouse Educa- something she treasures. In fact, she musicians are heard in several divi- tion for choir, pipe organ and orches- “Light has a strong emotional effect painting… I have put coolness into the tional Advisory Board, an associate said, “Teaching and directing are what sions – junior, senior and vocal – by a tra in the English symphonic tradi- on us all, whether it be bright sunlight shadows of the hot days and warmth member of the Society of Stage Di- I like to do most. To work with the panel of judges consisting of conduc- tion. or a rainy cloudy day, and I try to into the trees in “Winter Leaves,” she rectors and Choreographers and a students is the best part of my job.” tors and distinguished musicians from Andrew Henderson, director of express this emotion in my paintings,” continued. member of Actors Equity. That’s not to say that she does not the Philadelphia area. Music and organist at the Madison she said. Her pastel painting “Relaxing,” a Last year, Kean University Presi- love to share her gifts of singing and The prize awarded to this year’s Avenue Presbyterian Church, will When asked how she expresses it, portrait of a man wearing sunglasses, dent Dawood Farahi presented her acting with an audience. Her résumé winners was two-fold: Each received open the concert with J.S. Bach’s Ms. Derrett will tell admirers that recently won “Best in Show” at the with the Presidential Award for Ex- overflows with titles of musicals and a cash prize, but according to Mr. Sinfonia from Cantata 29. Also in- emotion comes out in the layering, an 2009 Scotch Plains Art Association cellence for Scholarship and Creative plays in which she has starred. Fernandez, “the real prestige of the cluded in the program is Bach’s Air effect she achieves by “underpainting.” Show. Works. She is a frequent performer at competition is the opportunity to per- on the G String. “With this technique, I paint first Originally from England, Ms. Derrett A multifaceted, creative individual, Kean University musical events, and ™ with a wet medium in large areas of taught art to elementary and middle she confesses to avidly doing and her voice may be heard on many POPCORN color that may or may not relate to the school students in her native country solving puzzles. And, in all of her recordings. Most recently, in Janu- final colors of the painting,” she for many years. duties in both career and avocation, ary, she appeared as Armfeldt in a explained. Since moving to New Jersey and she does just that. fully staged and costumed concert Star Trek: The Way They Were “These colors are often allowed to settling in Scotch Plains in 2002, Ms. “I like the opportunity to solve the version of A Little Night Music in show through the pastel, giving the Derrett has established her own com- issues of the day,” she said. Earlier Key West under the baton of PIP effect of the color of light. More often, missioned portrait business, working this spring, she directed the musical veteran Vince Zito. I gently skim color over color, allowing from her home studio. She Loves Me at Kean University. “That was a really fun experience, One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent the lower layers to show through the She also writes and illustrates The show was not new to her since reconnecting with some others from By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER ticularly sexy, Zoe Saldana’s prequel upper layers. This effect, correctly ex- children’s books. she played the lead role of Amalia in the Park — especially Jackie and Art 3 popcorns image says she was quite a gal back in ecuted, is very pleasing to the eye,” she Ms. Derrett is a Juried Associate 1998 at Middlesex County’s Plays- Neill,” she said. Mrs. Logue’s favor- While the old calendar on the wall the day. continued. Member of the Pastel Society of in-the-Park (PIP). ite musical role is the feisty Kate proclaims June 21 the first day of Plugged into this nascence of the “The brain will mix the colors to America. She is also a member of the Starring in the role and then getting from Kiss Me Kate, PIP’s 2004 pro- summer this year, fans of that cultural famed adventure is a suitable starter make sense of the overall effect,” Ms. Portrait Society of America, the to direct the same show 10 years later duction. “It’s one of those roles I phenomenon known as the Summer villain. Nero (Eric Bana), the Romulan Derrett said, adding that it will also see Westfield Arts Association, the Pastel was quite an experience. Being so could just keep doing,” she said with Blockbuster will contend Star Trek’s captain of a mining ship who blames the many variations of color from the Society of New Jersey, the Somerset intimately involved with the charac- a smile of remembrance. recent arrival in movie theaters more the Federation, and Spock, in particu- effects of the light bouncing from one Art Association, Scotch Plains and ters in the piece could be quite an aptly heralds the season. Either way, lar, for the demise of his planet, changes object to another. Fanwood Arts Association, the advantage to a director. See it all on the web at this prequel’s chronological hocus history with an act of reprisal that will “Our world is full of these colors of Watchung Arts Center and the Millburn- Mrs. Logue’s creative spirit does goleader.com pocus will have you scratching your impact James Kirk’s formative years. light, but we have become so used to Short Hills Art Center. time continuum. The epithet-spewing rat stops just short them that, often, we no longer notice “Colors of Light” can be experi- Indeed some techies, who doubt- of cackling. them,” she explained. enced at The Westfield Art Gallery at less include beaucoup Trekkies, will Alternate timelines and a parallel “Colors of Light,” which showcases 150-152 East Broad Street until the end 7PULKH3`YPJ6WLYH`V\UN(Y[PZ[Z be able to explain just why the time world play major roles in the mind- many of Ms. Derrett’s newer works, is of May. travel plot at the heart of director J. J. boggling comings and goings. For a montage of landscapes and portraits. More information about Ms. Derrett 7YLZLU[ Abrams’s interpolative freefall makes instance, bad guy Nero travels from Her “Evening Pink,” a rendition of is available at marionderrett.com. complete sense. Good for them. They the future to exact his revenge. This two empty Adirondack chairs framed probably also passed organic chem- somehow makes it vital to be able to by mountains and basking in the glow istry. I figure no great harm in taking transport onto another vessel at warp of a pink sunset, invites introspection. their word for it and just looking at speed. Scotty develops the portal; Sky color is an important thematic the pretty pictures. Spock hones it to perfection. Think element that runs through many of Ms. There’s certainly an eyeful. En- they could program my VCR? Derrett’s landscapes and elicits a con- hanced more than ever by the newest There’s more, with the coup de nection with the viewer. 0R]DUW·V special effects, the noble idealism grâce coming when young Spock “Skies often set the tone for the whole that creator Gene Roddenberry origi- meets and is counseled by older painting, and this is usually where I nally breathed into his TV series lives Spock, now (or is it then?) a Federa- start, using clear bright colors, both and prospers. Centuries from now, tion ambassador. All of which sug- light and dark, to set the mood,” she but only a flash of an eye before we gests the fellow can be in two places said. first knew them, this tells how Kirk at the same time. “Hey,” some will It’s a blue-green sky that emphasizes and Co. joined their stars in the re- say, “They’re just making this stuff the starkness of naked tree branches in 7KH solve for a better and safer world. up.” Others will luxuriate in the con- “Winter Leaves,” while in “Marshes at The good part is that for all the stant cascade of perplexity. Sunset,” Ms. Derrett creates a firma- razzamatazz and kaleidoscopic Now, we all know that time travel hoopla, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto as it is classically depicted in litera- WF Resident Stars Orci’s script unblushingly fills the ture and film is impossible. Other- 0DJLF)OXWH remaining spaces with some good old wise, we’d all be going back to cash In Run for Your Wife IN TUNE WITH THE ARTS…New allegory. It’s not sci-fi metaphor at its in our fortunes before the economy WESTFIELD – With Jackie Weiner Jersey Workshop for the Arts and its Founder and Executive Director best, but savvy enough to render re- imploded in late 2008. The opinion of Westfield in the role of Barbara Theodore Schlosberg, left, received a 74-YPKH`4H`  spectable this illustrious member of here is that such fantasy must be Smith, Stony Hill Players will present certificate of appreciation from The the genre. Yet, the single greatest judged by how consistent it is within Run For Your Wife, an English farce Assembled Westfield Historical Groups 74  74:H[\YKH`4H` achievement must be the casting. its own stated rules and if it entertains by Ray Cooney on May 29,30,31 and for their many years of community 74:\UKH`4H` Coming aboard as the young James without overly confounding. June 5,6,7 at Summit’s Oakes Center, service as cultural leaders and musical T. Kirk is handsome Chris Pine. On this point Star Trek earns an located at 120 Morris Avenue at the entertainers of citizens of all ages. The *+*;/,(;9, Through his astute interpretation, we only fair grade. But it’s bound to win corner of Russell Place. presentation was made by Westfield  >PUHUZ(]LU\L*YHUMVYK51 learn that, having lost his dad early in approval in the retro reunion depart- Performance times are 8 p.m. on Historical Society President Nancy -VY;PJRL[Z*HSS;OL7PULKH3`YPJH[ life, the Iowa farm boy does an imita- ment. Ah, youth. It’s nice to see the Friday and Saturday nights and 3 Priest, center, pictured with Program    Chairman Bob Miller, right, at the tion of James Dean on a bender until young, well-scrubbed explorers just p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $18 for Music from the Civil War Concert per- Starfleet Captain Christopher Pike starting out and trying to make a adults and $10 for students under 18. formed by the Bravura Quintet at the (Bruce Greenwood) takes him in hand. place for themselves in the universe. For information and reservations, call Presbyterian Church in Westfield on Career path to salvation or not, he Wordsmiths Kurtzman and Orci by (908) 277-1732. April 15. retains his audacity. and large do a good job of creatively PROM CORSAGES Matching him in the parent attrition imagining the new old gang. department, determination and smarts Naturally, one’s ultimate judgment AND BOUTONNIERES is Zachary Quinto’s Spock. Not one to will depend on what he or she brings FINE ART & CRAFTS solely rely on a set of pointed ears to to the picnic. Trekkies with strict con- AT UNION COUNTY'S etch his character, Mr. Quinto displays structionist views are apt to poke black an award-worthy sensitivity. 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