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Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, August 1, 2013 OUR 123rd YEAR – ISSUE NO. 31-2013 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Polling Places for Aug. 13 Primary Changed Due to Work at Schools By PAUL J. PEYTON lican candidates. Prospect Street, for the August Pri- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “We moved quite a few of them mary. Second Ward voters in Districts WESTFIELD — With roof replace- (polling locations) to other schools and 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, which vote at Washing- ments ongoing at three Westfield pub- we’ve notified every voter with a spe- ton Elementary School, will vote at the lic schools this summer, including cial postcard,” Board of Elections Ad- Wilson Elementary School gymna- Westfield High School, the Union ministrator Dennis Kobitz told The sium, located at 301 Linden Avenue. County Board of Elections has had to Westfield Leader during an interview Third Ward Districts 5, 6 and 7, and change polling places for voters for the last Thursday. Fourth Ward Districts 3, 4 and 5, are special Tuesday, August 13 United Voters will be able to check their being moved from Westfield High States Senate Primary Election. polling place on sample ballots which School to the Jefferson Elementary The August election features a four- will be mailed to all registered voters a School gymnasium at 1200 Boulevard. candidate Democratic Party Primary week prior to the election. Addition- Mr. Kobitz said the changes are only between Newark Mayor Cory Booker, ally, signs will be posted on schools for the August election, as regular poll- Reps. Frank Pallone (D-6th, where locations have been moved no- ing places will be used for the special Monmouth) and Rush Holt (D-12th, tifying voters of the new locations. Wednesday, October 16 U.S. Senate Mercer) and state Assembly Speaker In the First Ward, Districts 1, 2, 3, 5 election and the Tuesday, November 5 Sheila Oliver (D-34th, Essex). Former and 7, which normally vote at Roosevelt General Election. Bogota Mayor Steve Lonegan and Intermediate School, are being moved Westfield polling places that are un- Alieta Eck, a physician, are the Repub- to Franklin Elementary School, 700 changed are as follows: First Ward, Districts 4 and 6, Westfield Memorial Library program room, 550 East Broad Street; Second Ward, District 1, County of Union building, 300 East North Av- enue, first-floor lobby; Third Ward, Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader District 1, Westfield Rescue Squad, PIZZA TIME...Participants in the 12th Annual 5K Run and Pizza Extravaganza enjoy a slice of pie after completing the 335 Watterson Street; and Third Ward, race, which took participants through Westfield neighborhoods. Districts 2, 3 and 4, and Fourth Ward, Districts 1 and 2, Edison Intermediate School, 800 Rahway Avenue. In a previous action, Westfield Town Freeholders Support Override Clerk Claire Gray said the Westfield Board of Education had requested that elementary schools no longer be uti- Of Marriage Equality Veto lized for polling places when school is in session. Ms. Gray said changes were By PAUL J. PEYTON other married couples under the law,” State Senator Ray Lesniak (D-20, made per the request except for a dis- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader according to the resolution. Elizabeth), the co-prime sponsor of the trict at Washington School where there COUNTY — The Union County According to the resolution, “On Marriage Equality and Religious Ex- was no other alternative location. A Board of Chosen Freeholders last June 26, 2013, the United States Su- emption Act, who attended the meet- police officer was placed at that polling Thursday passed a resolution urging preme Court, in a 5-4 decision, struck ing, said he was “proud” that the Union location. state lawmakers to overturn Governor down a key part of a law that denies to County freeholders have taken the lead Mr. Kobitz noted that there is pend- Chris Christie’s veto of the Marriage legally married same-sex couples the to overturn the veto. Cassandra Segulin for The Westfield Leader SOUP TO NUTS...The downtown Westfield Farmers’ Market, held Saturdays ing legislation in Trenton, sponsored Equality and Religious Exemption Act, same federal benefits provided to het- “This (freeholders’ resolution) will through October in the South Avenue train station parking lot, offers a large by Assemblyman Joseph Cryan (D-20, S-1, which would allow gay couples to erosexual spouses. The Defense of help us bring justice to the gay men and selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, plus a whole lot more. Union) and Assemblywoman L. Grace marry in New Jersey. Marriage Act (DOMA) defines mar- women of the State of New Jersey so Spencer (D-29, Newark), that would Union County became the first of riage as only between a man and a they can get married as they should as close schools that are used as polling New Jersey’s 21 counties to pass a woman. But the Supreme Court ruled loving couples,” Sen. Lesniak said. Buddy-Ball Was A Hit for places when elections are being held resolution in opposition to the DOMA violates equal protection guar- Freeholder Alexander Mirabella, and make those dates in-service days governor’s veto, urging lawmakers to antees in the Fifth Amendment’s due who put forward the freeholders’ reso- Westfield Special-Needs Kids for teachers. “afford the same rights and privileges process clause as applied to same-sex lution, called on Union County’s state CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 to same-sex couples that are given to couples legally married under the laws lawmakers, both Democrats and Re- By JULIA QUELLER With a $25 fee for participation, each of their states.” publicans, “to vote their conscience Special Written for The Westfield Leader player received a hat, jersey and trophy. “Since December 2005, the County and understand the issue and what it WESTFIELD — Westfield children The nationwide Bambino Buddy-Ball County Dedicates Building of Union has supported and adopted means to other people that care about with special needs hit the ball out of the League accepts participants ages 5 to the policies set forth in the Domestic this as much as I do.” park this summer through the Bambino 20; however, participants in the West- Partnership Act... and has recognized “I would hope the Governor would Buddy-Ball League. field division did not exceed 14 years in For Disability Advocate the same-sex domestic partners of em- change his opinion and embrace mar- age. The buddies ranged from second By PAUL J. PEYTON her. She would be proud to know that ployees, as defined by the Act, and has riage equality here in New Jersey,” Mr. A father-son team, Robert Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Brancatella and St. Peter’s Preparatory graders to adults with degrees special- the Colleen Fraser Building will help deemed them eligible for the same Mirabella said. “In the absence of this, School rising sophomore Owen izing in the disabled community. WESTFIELD — Union County’s residents in need, provide life-saving dependent benefits as are provided to a the Legislature must override this veto.” Brancatella, created a Westfield divi- Buddies paired with players, assist- multi-use office building on North EMS services, assist those looking to spouse under the state-administered “My hope is that everyone who sion of the national program in order to ing them in batting, running bases and Avenue, which houses the Union vote, and foster those looking to make pension funds,” according to the reso- wishes to be married has that opportu- provide local children with disabilities playing the field. County Clerk’s annex among other our planet a greener place.” lution. “All spouse and family health nity and has that basic civil right,” Mr. a physical and social outlet. “I wouldn’t call [the buddies] volun- offices, was officially dedicated on Officials unveiled the building’s benefits including major medical, den- Mirabella added. “For the special-needs community, I teers because they were getting as much Monday in the name of disability marquee with Ms. Fraser’s name and tal and insurance available to a spouse Freeholder Bruce Bergen noted that am hoping to enlighten the players’ out of it as the disabled children,” Mr. advocate Colleen Fraser, an Eliza- an interior plaque at the ceremony. or family of a Union County employee the Governor believes the issue should spirits by making them feel part of a Brancatella said. beth resident killed in the 9/11 at- “The name on this building is just or retiree are also available under simi- be voted on by New Jerseyans as op- team. The league is supposed to be a There were two teams, and all play- tacks who earlier in her career headed one thing that we can do,” Freeholder lar co-pays, premiums, or deductibles posed to action by the Legislature. fun way for kids to participate in the ers batted at least once an inning and the Union County Office for the Dis- Carter said, noting that the commu- to the same sex domestic partner of a Calling marriage equality a Civil sport of baseball and in a way that played the field. abled. nity needs to continue Ms. Fraser’s county employee or retiree.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 nobody is disappointed,” Owen said. Mona Ward, one of 28 registered Ms. Fraser, 51, was a passenger on efforts by continuing “to fight for Players and volunteers met Satur- parents, said her 7-year-old son, Evan, board United Airlines Flight 93, en those voices that are less than our days from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Gumbert had never played baseball before or route to a grant-writing seminar in voices.’ Field 3. Because the league formed in participated in any organized sports Reno, Nev., when the plane crashed Human Services Director Frank a short period of time, there were only program. in Shanksville, Pa. after passengers Guzzo noted that the July 29 Fraser six games this season. Next year, Owen “This was the perfect way to intro- fought back against the terrorist hi- Building dedication ceremony was and Mr. Brancatella plan to keep the duce him to a sport without any pres- jackers, who were likely to target a held on her birthday. “She would league as a division of Westfield Base- sure,” Ms. Ward said. “It was a relaxed federal government location, possi- have been 63 today,” he said. ball and extend the season to 10 or 12 and fun environment with support and bly the U.S. Capitol, in Washington “Colleen lived to preserve the hu- games. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 D.C. man and civil rights for people with After graduating from Rutgers disabilities. She believed that people University, where she studied En- living with disabilities deserved the glish literature, Ms. Fraser was hired same opportunities to be included as a case manager with Community in our society, to live and work in Access Unlimited, an advocacy group communities and not to be shut away in Elizabeth for people with disabili- in institutions,” Mr. Guzzo said. ties. She later served as director of “Physically, Colleen was small in DIAL Inc., a center for independent stature, standing four foot, six living in Clifton, and also had served inches tall, but her heart was huge as director of Union County’s Office and her legacy knows no bounds,” for the Disabled in the 1980s, the Mr. Guzzo said. third director of that office, which Among those on hand to pay trib- Cassandra Segulin for The Westfield Leader was created in 1980. ute to Fraser were Ms. Fraser’s fam- BUILDING DEDICATION...Friends and family of Colleen Fraser gather at the At the time of her death, Ms. Fraser ily, including her sister, Christine; dedication of The Colleen Fraser Building at the Union County Public Safety was executive director of the Pro- four Union County Freeholders and Complex on North Avenue, Westfield, in honor of disability advocate Colleen gressive Center for Independent Liv- department heads, including mem- Fraser, who was killed in the 9/11 attacks. Ms. Fraser was on board the ill-fated ing, and vice-chairwoman of the New bers of the county’s Office for the United Airlines Flight 93. A native of Elizabeth and a graduate of Rutgers Jersey Council on Developmental Disabled; Ethan B. Ellis, former ex- University, Ms. Fraser helped draft the “Americans With Disabilities Act.” Disabilities. ecutive director of the New Jersey At Monday’s ceremony, held un- Council on Developmental Disabili- PAGE INDEX der a tent in the parking lot in front of ties, and Sid Blanchard, executive Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 14 the building, Union County Free- director of Community Access Un- Courtesy of Mona Ward Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-12 HOME RUN...Robert Brancatella and son, Owen, created the Bambino Buddy- holder Chairwoman Linda Carter limited. Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 9-13 Ball League, a Westfield division of the national program, in order to provide said, “She may be gone, but her im- Charles Newman, director of the Community ... 6-7, 13 Classifieds ..... 13 local children with disabilities a physical and social outlet. Pictured are Evan pact on others and her advocacy lasts. Union County Office for the Disabled, Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 15-16 Ward, left, and his buddy, Miles Brancatella, in the dugout. This building will remind others about CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

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5K Run and Pizza Extravaganza by Paul Lachenauer Polling Place Change Buddy-Ball CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “Hopefully, that’s going to become Livingston Avenue School auditorium/ encouragement from the buddies and Owen, who has played in the West- law and we can keep the kids safe,” said gym, 75 Livingston Avenue; Districts coaches. Evan really looked up to his field Baseball Travel League since he Mr. Kobitz, a former Hillside Board of 5, 13 and 21, Lincoln School gym/ buddy and listened to every instruction was 8 years old, was inspired by a Education president. In addition to auditorium, 132 Thomas Street; Dis- he gave. He learned the basics of base- friend’s implementation of a similar making it easier for planning the loca- tricts 8, 12 and 30, Bloomingdale Av- ball and sportsmanship, got lots of ex- program in North Plainfield and his tion of polling places, Mr. Kobitz said, enue School auditorium/gymnasium, ercise and was able to have a new experience as a volunteer at the Special “it also saves a bunch of money” for 200 Bloomingdale Avenue; Districts 9, environment to socialize.” Olympics. towns and the county. 18, 20 and 28, Orange Avenue School Debbie Meisinger said of her 8-year- According to Mr. Brancatella, he Other polling locations in the region girls’ gym, 901 Orange Avenue; Dis- old twins, “[Buddy-Ball] was great for and Owen began the process in early are as follows: Scotch Plains, Districts tricts 10, 25 and 29, Walnut Avenue their self-esteem…. They couldn’t stop spring by enlisting the help of Julie 1, 2 and 3, Park Middle School new School auditorium, 370 Walnut Av- talking about when the next game would Steinberg, a member of the Special gymnasium, 580 Park Avenue; Dis- enue; Districts 11 and 27, Hillside Av- be.” Education Committee of the Westfield tricts 4 and 5, Scotch Plains Public enue School Room 49, 125 Hillside Brendan Maher said Buddy-Ball Parent-Teacher Council. Library, adult library room, 1927 Bartle Avenue; Districts 16 and 23, Cranford gave his daughter, Sarah, who will be Ms. Steinberg was instrumental in Avenue; Districts 6, 7 and 8, Evergreen High School lower gym, 201 West End entering third grade this fall, an outlet reaching out to key groups that would School new multi-purpose room, 2280 Place, and Districts 17, 19, 22 and 24, to make friends. have potentially interested parents and Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Evergreen Avenue; District 9, Scotch Brookside Place School gym/audito- PIZZA TIME...Members of the Westfield Rescue Squad participate in the 12th In addition to the players, the Buddy- was responsible for the T-shirts, website Plains-Fanwood High School, front hall rium, 700 Brookside Place. Annual 5K Run and Pizza Extravaganza held July 24. Ball League has benefited Westfield and marketing, among other logistical by auditorium, 667 Westfield Road; Mountainside: Districts 1 and 6, parents. tasks. District 10, Brunner School front lobby, Borough Hall, 1385 Route 22, first- “It was so nice to talk to other parents Ms. Steinberg stressed that the initia- 721 Westfield Road; District 11, St. floor conference room; Districts 2, 7, 8 going through similar experiences and tive was a collaborative effort. John the Baptist Church Fellowship and 9, Deerfield School multi-purpose cheer our kids on together, regardless “There were a lot of people who Hall, 2387 Morse Avenue; Districts 12 room, 302 Central Avenue, and Dis- of their team,” Ms. Ward said. informally advised me and put time and 13, McGinn School, lobby of gym tricts 3, 4 and 5, Presbyterian Church Mr. Brancatella noted that Westfield and effort into this. And then you have wing, 1100 Roosevelt Avenue; Dis- assembly room, 1459 Deer Path. is a large sports community, but there the parents all jumping in and a lot of tricts 14 and 15, Union Catholic High had not been an opportunity for chil- interested parties who really wanted to School lobby, 1600 Martine Avenue; dren with special needs to participate. make this successful for everybody…. Districts 16 and 21, JCC of Central “The parents were so overwhelmed The whole community just came to- New Jersey, Weinberg Pavilion Room, Fraser and overjoyed that my son, Owen, not gether, saying, ‘this is a budding opera- 1391 Martine Avenue; Districts 17 and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 being part of the disabled community, tion that could be something terrific,’ 18, Terrill Middle School, 1301 Terrill described Ms. Fraser as “strong, out- reached out to start this program, as and helped,” Ms. Steinberg said. Road; Districts 19, 20 and 23, Coles spoken” and a “fierce advocate for they’ve never had anything of this mag- After Owen and Mr. Brancatella con- School lobby, 16 Kevin Road, and Dis- persons with disabilities.” nitude in Westfield,” Mr. Brancatella ferred with many people involved in trict 22, Southwyck Village Clubhouse, “Colleen was a fighter her entire said. both the special-needs and Westfield 1 Carriage Drive. life,” Mr. Newman said, noting that Owen said, “I have been hearing Baseball communities, Mr. Brancatella Fanwood: Districts 1 and 2, Bor- she fought discrimination against from many of the players’ parents how met with parents to determine the level ough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue; the disabled community. He called thankful they are that this league was of interest. District 3, Children’s Specialized Hos- the dedication of the building in implemented. It has been a great expe- “When I first met with the parents, pital, old LaGrande School cafeteria, Colleen Fraser’s name, “a fitting trib- rience to know how many people I am they didn’t believe that we were going 330 South Avenue; District 4 and 5, ute to the memory of an extraordi- Cassandra Segulin for The Westfield Leader making happy.” to get it started. They’ve heard this stuff JAZZ QUARTET...The Eric Mintel Quartet belts out a tune during the Sweet Terrill Road Bible Chapel, 535 Terrill nary woman.” Sounds Downtown Jazz Festival on July 24. Owen said having a cousin with au- before and it never happens. I think Road; Districts 6 and 7, Fanwood Me- The three-story Fraser building, lo- tism has helped him to understand the because of the vision and the persis- morial Library, North Avenue and cated at the county’s Public Safety many difficulties children with special tence and the help of Westfield Base- Tillotson Road. Complex at 300 North Avenue, East, needs face and the stress that their ball, we were able to make it come Garwood: District 1, Garwood in Westfield, contains offices for the families may endure. true,” Mr. Brancatella said. Firehouse, 415 South Avenue; District County Clerk, the Medical Exam- 2, Borough Hall, 403 South Avenue; iner, Weights and Measures and Con- Districts 3 and 4, Garwood Public Li- sumer Affairs and houses the county brary, 411 Third Avenue. EMS operations, the Union County Freeholders Cranford: District 1, Cranford Com- Superintendent of Schools, and the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 munity Center lounge, 220 Walnut Rutgers Cooperative Extension pro- Rights issue, Mr. Bergen said, “New only one step of progress for each state Avenue; District 2, Walnut Avenue gram of Union County. It has a ga- Jersey has never put a civil rights issue for marriage equality.” School auditorium, 370 Walnut Av- rage and deck for emergency opera- to vote in [a] referendum.” “[This is] one step closer to equality enue; Districts 3, 7 and 26, Cranford tions vehicles and resources. The About two dozen members of the and every step counts,” Ms. Jordan Municipal Building, 8 Springfield Av- building cost $11 million to con- gay and lesbian community also at- said. enue; Districts 4, 6, 14 and 15, struct. tended Thursday’s meeting, support- In other business, the freeholders ing the freeholders’ resolution. introduced a $46.6-million bond ordi- Thomas Helmstetter of West nance which Finance Director Bibi Caldwell, director of communications Taylor said would fund the county’s and development for Garden State annual capital budget. Equality, which he said has 125,000 The board also passed a resolution members representing the state’s gay, amending its contract with Veolia Trans- lesbian, bisexual and transgender com- portation, Inc., the county’s vendor for munity, called New Jersey “the next the Paratransit program, to add $88,728 front in our movement’s battle for true in grant funding to be utilized for both equality nationwide.” the county’s Welfare to Work program, “It is so important that we overturn which transports residents to work from Governor Christie’s veto [and] that we Plainfield to Rahway and back, as well not set back equality in our national as for the Route 22 shuttle, according to struggle for equal rights, and tonight’s Human Services Director Frank Guzzo. resolution will help move us one step The Route 22 shuttle transports work- forward,” Mr. Helmstetter said. ers to their places of work at retailers Bill Kane of Elizabeth, who identi- along the highway. The grant money fied himself as straight, supported the brings the contract’s total to $4.4 mil- override of the Governor’s veto, say- lion. ing, “New Jersey can’t have two classes Also passed were several resolutions of citizens. We are either all equal or to fund the special United States Senate we’re not equal.” election on Wednesday, October 16. 9/11 MEMORIAL...Installers recently replaced one of the panels on the West- Union Township resident Theresa Freeholder Chris Hudak was the lone field 9/11 Memorial, which had been damaged. 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USPS 485200 Thursday, August 1, 2013 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 54th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 31-2013 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Freeholders Support Override Of Marriage Equality Veto By PAUL J. PEYTON June 26, 2013, the United States Su- employees, as defined by the Act, Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times preme Court, in a 5-4 decision, struck and has deemed them eligible for the COUNTY — The Union County down a key part of a law that denies same dependent benefits as are pro- Board of Chosen Freeholders last to legally married same-sex couples vided to a spouse under the state- Thursday passed a resolution urging the same federal benefits provided to administered pension funds,” accord- state lawmakers to overturn Gover- heterosexual spouses. The Defense ing to the resolution. “All spouse and nor Chris Christie’s veto of the Mar- of Marriage Act (DOMA) defines family health benefits including ma- riage Equality and Religious Exemp- marriage as only between a man and jor medical, dental and insurance tion Act, S-1, which would allow gay a woman. But the Supreme Court available to a spouse or family of a couples to marry in New Jersey. ruled DOMA violates equal protec- Union County employee or retiree Union County became the first of tion guarantees in the Fifth are also available under similar co- New Jersey’s 21 counties to pass a Amendment’s due process clause as pays, premiums, or deductibles to the resolution in opposition to the applied to same-sex couples legally same sex domestic partner of a County governor’s veto, urging lawmakers married under the laws of their states.” employee or retiree.” to “afford the same rights and privi- “Since December 2005, the County State Senator Ray Lesniak (D-20, leges to same-sex couples that are of Union has supported and adopted Elizabeth), the co-prime sponsor of given to other married couples under the policies set forth in the Domestic the Marriage Equality and Religious the law,” according to the resolution. Partnership Act... and has recognized Exemption Act, who attended the According to the resolution, “On the same-sex domestic partners of meeting, said he was “proud” that the Union County freeholders have taken the lead to overturn the veto. “This (freeholders’ resolution) will help us bring justice to the gay men and women of the State of New Jer- Cassandra Segulin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times sey so they can get married as they CROWD PLEASERS...Mashwork Orange entertains the crowd at the Scotch Plains Village Green Summer Concert Series should as loving couples,” Sen. in the Alan Augustine Park on July 25. Lesniak said. Freeholder Alexander Mirabella, who put forward the freeholders’ reso- County Dedicates Building For lution, called on Union County’s state lawmakers, both Democrats and Re- publicans, “to vote their conscience Disability Advocate Colleen Fraser and understand the issue and what it By PAUL J. PEYTON University, where she studied En- one thing that we can do,” Freeholder means to other people that care about Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times glish literature, Ms. Fraser was hired Carter said, noting that the commu- this as much as I do.” WESTFIELD — Union County’s as a case manager with Community nity needs to continue Ms. Fraser’s “I would hope the Governor would multi-use office building on North Access Unlimited, an advocacy group efforts by continuing “to fight for change his opinion and embrace Avenue, which houses the Union in Elizabeth for people with disabili- those voices that are less than our marriage equality here in New Jer- County Clerk’s annex among other ties. She later served as director of voices.” sey,” Mr. Mirabella said. “In the ab- offices, was officially dedicated on DIAL Inc., a center for independent Human Services Director Frank sence of this, the Legislature must Monday in the name of disability living in Clifton, and also had served Guzzo noted that the July 29 Fraser

Cassandra Segulin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times override this veto.” advocate Colleen Fraser, an Eliza- as director of Union County’s Office Building dedication ceremony was CORN ON THE COB...Fanwood resident Tom Plante shops for corn from Jersey “My hope is that everyone who beth resident killed in the 9/11 at- for the Disabled in the 1980s, the held on her birthday. “She would Fresh at the Scotch Plains Farmers’ Market held Saturdays through November wishes to be married has that oppor- tacks who earlier in her career headed third director of that office, which have been 63 today,” he said. from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. tunity and has that basic civil right,” the Union County Office for the Dis- was created in 1980. “Colleen lived to preserve the hu- Mr. Mirabella added. abled. At the time of her death, Ms. Fraser man and civil rights for people with Freeholder Bruce Bergen noted that Ms. Fraser, 51, was a passenger was executive director of the Pro- disabilities. She believed that people Fanwood Planning Board the Governor believes the issue should aboard United Airlines Flight 93, en gressive Center for Independent Liv- living with disabilities deserved the be voted on by New Jerseyans as route to a grant-writing seminar in ing, and vice-chairwoman of the New same opportunities to be included in opposed to action by the Legislature. Reno, Nev., when the plane crashed Jersey Council on Developmental our society, to live and work in com- Approves Mix-Use Structure Calling marriage equality a Civil in Shanksville, Pa. after passengers Disabilities. munities and not to be shut away in By DELL SIMEONE floor will have 1,600 square feet of Rights issue, Mr. Bergen said, “New fought back against the terrorist hi- At Monday’s ceremony, held un- institutions,” Mr. Guzzo said. “Physi- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times commercial office space, said Project Jersey has never put a Civil Rights jackers, who were likely to target a der a tent in the parking lot in front cally, Colleen was small in stature, FANWOOD — At its meeting on Engineer Thomas Quinn. He also said issue to vote in [a] referendum.” federal government location, possi- of the building, Union County Free- standing four foot, six inches tall, but July 24, the Fanwood Planning Board the second and third floors would About two dozen members of the bly the U.S. Capitol, in Washington holder Chairwoman Linda Carter her heart was huge and her legacy approved the construction of a mixed- contain residential apartments. Mr. gay and lesbian community also at- D.C. said, “She may be gone, but her knows no bounds,” Mr. Guzzo said. use building on the border of Fan- Quinn said the back of the building CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 After graduating from Rutgers impact on others and her advocacy Among those on hand to pay trib- wood and Scotch Plains, which will would contain a back staircase and an lasts. This building will remind oth- ute to Ms. Fraser were her family, add six credits towards the borough’s elevator. He also said a sprinkler sys- ers about her. She would be proud including her sister, Christine; four Council On Affordable Housing tem would be installed. Mr. Quinn FW Rec. Considers Affordable to know that the Colleen Fraser Union County Freeholders and de- (COAH) obligation. said the property is bifurcated by a Building will help residents in need, partment heads, including members The building, located at 193 Terrill line which divides Fanwood from provide life-saving EMS services, of the county’s Office for the Dis- Road, will be on a half-acre lot at the Scotch Plains. Therefore, half of the Tennis; Skateboard Park assist those looking to vote and abled; Ethan B. Ellis, former execu- corner of Terrill Road and Midway property is in Fanwood and the other By DELL SIMEONE the state also would kick in with foster those looking to make our tive director of the New Jersey Coun- Avenue. The applicant is Commu- half is in Scotch Plains. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times funding. A public meeting is planned planet a greener place.” cil on Developmental Disabilities, and nity Access Unlimited, which creates Mr. Quinn stated that a parking lot FANWOOD – The Fanwood Rec- for a future date in October to answer Officials unveiled the building’s Sid Blanchard, executive director of housing for persons with disabilities. would run across the back and side of reation Commission heard a proposal community questions on the facility. marquee with Ms. Fraser’s name and Community Access Unlimited. There is a long list of people in the property. He said there would be on July 24 for the borough to partner Joanna Budries, of the an interior plaque at the ceremony. Charles Newman, director of the Union County waiting for apartments staff available during the day to aid with the Hillside Tennis Club to pro- commission’s tennis committee, “The name on this building is just CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 like the ones to be built, stated Sidney the persons with disabilities. The site vide an affordable tennis program for asked to put signage up at the bor- Blanchard, the founder and execu- itself is 22,800 square feet, Mr. Quinn all ages, from children up to seniors. ough tennis courts prohibiting biking tive director of Community Access said. He also said that an eight-foot- Also discussed were a new skate park, and skating at all of the courts. The Unlimited. by-10-foot dumpster space would be a new spray park and refurbishing the commission agreed it was a good The proposed building will have in the back parking lot. He also said ice rink at LaGrande Park. idea. Also under discussion is a pro- 10 condominium-style units with two there would be a drainage structure. Phyllis Brown, president of the posal to allow food vendors at the apartments on the first floor for per- He continued to say that 54 percent Hillside Tennis Club, said she would free movie night at LaGrande Park, sons with disabilities. Those apart- of the Scotch Plains side would be like to expand the tennis program and held Tuesday evenings in the sum- ments would be priced at approxi- impervious ground and that 98 per- increase participation through fund- mer. That idea is still not agreed upon. mately 30 percent of the tenant’s in- cent of the Fanwood side would be ing resources available for maintain- Mr. Budiansky said that the Party come, he said. The rest of the first CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 ing existing facilities. She urged the in the Park, which took place on June borough to join the United States 26, was successful and realized an Tennis Association, which helps $899 profit. He also said he got an (through funding) communities up- estimate of about $150,000 from Evan grade their existing tennis facilities. Stone of T&M Engineering for the The group works to coordinate and CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 maintain tennis programs and services, guaranteeing that they are open and accessible to all at a low cost. Fanwood to Host Bud Budiansky, Fanwood’s recreation director, said he hopes to garner ‘National Night Out’ community support for a new skate- FANWOOD — The Fanwood Po- Cassandra Segulin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times board park at Forest Road Park. He lice Department, Fanwood PBA, Fan- BUILDING DEDICATION...Friends and family of Colleen Fraser gather at the said the existing park rules and hours wood Fire Department and the Fan- dedication of the Colleen Fraser Building at the County Public Safety Complex would have to be observed by the wood Rescue Squad invite the com- on North Avenue, Westfield, in honor of disability advocate Colleen Fraser, who participants. The idea is to give teens munity to the annual “National Night was killed in the 9/11 attacks. Ms. Fraser was on board the ill-fated United a place to skateboard where it is safe Out” on Tuesday, August 6, from Airlines Flight 93. A native of Elizabeth and a graduate of Rutgers University, Ms. and where they can socialize with 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in LaGrande Park. Fraser helped draft the “Americans With Disabilities Act.” their friends. The evening will feature games, Councilman Kevin Boris suggested prizes, face painting, a bouncy house PAGE INDEX getting information out to the public and slide, raffles, free food and a as soon as possible and the commis- movie in the park. The featured movie Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 14 sion agreed to build a website with Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-12 Cassandra Segulin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times will be Oz the Great and Powerful. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION...Mashwork Orange’s lead singer asks kids to information on the proposed facility. For more information, visit Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 9-13 dance and sing along at the Scotch Plains Village Green Summer Concert Series Mr. Budiansky said some money has fanwoodrecreation.org or call (908) Community ... 6-7, 13 Classifieds ..... 13 in the Alan Augustine Park on July 25. been set aside for this project and that 370-7092 or (908) 322-5000. Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 15-16

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Fraser www.goleader.com Buddy-Ball Was A Hit for Freeholders CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Union County Office for the Dis- Westfield Special-Needs Kids tended Thursday’s meeting, support- “reluctantly” voted in favor of the abled, described Ms. Fraser as By JULIA QUELLER Buddy-Ball League has benefited ing the freeholders’ resolution. resolution. “strong, outspoken” and a “fierce FW Rec. Special Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Westfield parents. Thomas Helmstetter of West They and other board members advocate for persons with disabili- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 WESTFIELD — Westfield chil- “It was so nice to talk to other Caldwell, director of communications have said the October election to ties.” proposed Spray Park at LaGrande dren with special needs hit the ball parents going through similar expe- and development for Garden State fill the vacancy left by the death of “Colleen was a fighter her entire Park. He said all of the water jets out of the park this summer through riences and cheer our kids on to- Equality, which he said has 125,000 Senator Frank Lautenberg is a waste life,” Mr. Newman said, noting that would be in the ground. the Bambino Buddy-Ball League. gether, regardless of their team,” Ms. members representing the state’s gay, of money, as it should be on the she fought discrimination against He said half of the cost would A father-son team, Robert Ward said. lesbian, bisexual and transgender Tuesday, November 5 General Elec- the disabled community. He called come from a Union County Kids Brancatella and St. Peter’s Prepara- Mr. Brancatella noted that West- community, called New Jersey “the tion ballot along with the Guberna- the dedication of the building in Grant. The final cost of the project tory School rising sophomore Owen field is a large sports community, but next front in our movement’s battle torial, state legislative, county and Colleen Fraser’s name, “a fitting trib- will depend on the elements se- Brancatella, created a Westfield divi- there had not been an opportunity for for true equality nationwide.” municipal races. ute to the memory of an extraordi- lected to be in the project, he added. sion of the national program in order children with special needs to par- “It is so important that we overturn nary woman.” Plans for an ice-skating rink are to provide local children with dis- ticipate. Governor Christie’s veto [and] that The three-story Fraser building, still incomplete, but Mr. Budiansky abilities a physical and social outlet. “The parents were so overwhelmed we not set back equality in our na- located at the county’s Public Safety said he did not expect it to cost a lot “For the special-needs community, and overjoyed that my son Owen, not tional struggle for equal rights, and FW Plan. Bd. Complex at 300 North Avenue, East, of money if the borough resurfaces I am hoping to enlighten the players’ being part of the disabled commu- tonight’s resolution will help move CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 in Westfield, contains offices for the the existing asphalt at LaGrande spirits by making them feel part of a nity, reached out to start this pro- us one step forward,” Mr. Helmstetter impervious ground. Mr. Quinn said County Clerk, the Medical Exam- Park. team. The league is supposed to be a gram, as they’ve never had anything said. there would be drainage on the prop- iner, Weights and Measures and Con- The commission announced that fun way for kids to participate in the of this magnitude in Westfield,” Mr. Bill Kane of Elizabeth, who iden- erty and also eight shade trees, 129 sumer Affairs, and houses the county the annual Fanny Wood Day festi- sport of baseball and in a way that Brancatella said. tified himself as straight, supported shrubs and 346 flowering plants on EMS operations, the Union County val would be held on Sunday, Sep- nobody is disappointed,” Owen said. Owen said, “I have been hearing the override of the Governor’s veto, the Fanwood side. He said there Superintendent of Schools and the tember 29, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Players and volunteers met Satur- from many of the players’ parents saying, “New Jersey can’t have two would be an ingress and egress on Rutgers Cooperative Extension pro- downtown Fanwood. days from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Gumbert how thankful they are that this league classes of citizens. We are either all the Terrill Road side and a drive- gram of Union County. It has a ga- The next meeting of the commis- Field 3. Because the league formed was implemented. It has been a great equal or we’re not equal.” way on the Midway side, and that rage and deck for emergency opera- sion will be held Tuesday, August in a short period of time, there were experience to know how many people Union Township resident Theresa garbage and fire trucks could ma- tions vehicles and resources. The 27, at 7:45 p.m. in the meeting room only six games this season. Next year, I am making happy.” Jordan said the high court’s ruling, neuver the parking lot easily. The building cost $11 million to con- of the LaGrande Park recreation Owen and Mr. Brancatella plan to Owen said having a cousin with “is only one step of progress for proposed front-yard setback is struct. building. keep the league as a division of West- autism has helped him to understand each state for marriage equality.” 13.75 feet. field Baseball and extend the season the many difficulties children with “[This is] one step closer to equal- James Guerra, the project archi- to 10 or 12 games. special needs face and the stress that ity and every step counts,” Ms. Jor- tect, said the building would have With a $25 fee for participation, their families may endure. dan said. two bump-outs on the second floor each player received a hat, jersey and Owen, who has played in the West- In other business, the freeholders which would contain bay windows. trophy. The nationwide Bambino field Baseball Travel League since he introduced a $46.6-million bond or- He also said the first floor of the Buddy-Ball League accepts partici- was 8 years old, was inspired by a dinance which Finance Director building would be brick and the pants ages 5 to 20; however, partici- friend’s implementation of a similar Bibi Taylor said would fund the second and third floors would be pants in the Westfield division did not program in North Plainfield and his county’s annual capital budget. covered with a blue vinyl and the exceed 14 years in age. The buddies experience as a volunteer at the Spe- The board also passed a resolu- building would have a residential ranged from second graders to adults cial Olympics. tion amending its contract with look. with degrees specializing in the dis- According to Mr. Brancatella, he Veolia Transportation, Inc., the Planner Paul Grygyl said the abled community. and Owen began the process in early county’s vendor for the Paratransit building would be beneficial to the Buddies paired with players, as- spring by enlisting the help of Julie program, to add $88,728 in grant borough and not have a negative sisting them in batting, running bases Steinberg, a member of the Special funding to be utilized for both the impact to the area. He said the first and playing the field. Education Committee of the West- county’s Welfare to Work program, floor is easily accessible. “I wouldn’t call [the buddies] vol- field Parent-Teacher Council. which transports residents to work In other business, Suzanne and unteers because they were getting as Ms. Steinberg was instrumental in from Plainfield to Rahway and back, Eyal Shaul, of 165 Second Street, much out of it as the disabled chil- reaching out to key groups that would as well as for the Route 22 shuttle, were granted approval to install a dren,” Mr. Brancatella said. have potentially interested parents according to Human Services Di- generator, which will be surrounded There were two teams, and all play- and was responsible for the T-shirts, rector Frank Guzzo. The Route 22 by a six-foot wooden fence. ers batted at least once an inning and website and marketing, among other shuttle transports workers to their Kelly Capersen of 20 Helen Street played the field. logistical tasks. places of work at retailers along the was approved to construct a sec- Mona Ward, one of 28 registered Ms. Steinberg stressed that the ini- highway. The grant money brings ond-story addition with a first-floor HAPPY BIRTHDAY...Peter, Elliot and Pam Sayles of Scotch Plains enjoy parents, said her 7-year-old son, Evan, tiative was a collaborative effort. the contract’s total to $4.4 million. den and a second-floor bedroom reading The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times while vacationing in Cancun, Mexico. had never played baseball before or “There were a lot of people who Also passed were several resolu- and bath. They were in Cancun with other family members to celebrate Pam's 50th participated in any organized sports informally advised me and put time tions to fund the special United The next agenda and regular birthday. program. and effort into this. And then you States Senate election on Wednes- meeting of the planning board will “This was the perfect way to intro- have the parents all jumping in and a day, October 16. Freeholder Chris be held on Friday, August 16, at duce him to a sport without any pres- lot of interested parties who really Hudak was the lone dissenter, al- 7:30 p.m. at the Fanwood Borough sure,” Ms. Ward said. “It was a re- wanted to make this successful for though Freeholder Bergen said he Hall. laxed and fun environment with sup- everybody…. The whole community port and encouragement from the just came together, saying, ‘this is a buddies and coaches. Evan really budding operation that could be some- looked up to his buddy and listened thing terrific,’ and helped,” Ms. to every instruction he gave. He Steinberg said. learned the basics of baseball and After Owen and Mr. Brancatella sportsmanship, got lots of exercise conferred with many people involved and was able to have a new environ- in both the special-needs and West- ment to socialize.” field Baseball communities, Mr. Debbie Meisinger said of her 8- Brancatella met with parents to de- year-old twins, “[Buddy-Ball] was termine the level of interest. great for their self-esteem…. They “When I first met with the parents, couldn’t stop talking about when the they didn’t believe that we were go- next game would be.” ing to get it started. They’ve heard Brendan Maher said Buddy-Ball this stuff before and it never happens. gave his daughter, Sarah, who will be I think because of the vision and the entering third grade this fall, an out- persistence and the help of Westfield let to make friends. Baseball, we were able to make it In addition to the players, the come true,” Mr. Brancatella said.

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Page 2 Thursday, August 1, 2013 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Holt Discusses Health Care; Kean: Sweeney Should Seeks to End Fed Surveillance Post Bills on Taxes, Jobs WEST WINDSOR – U.S. Rep. federal whistleblower and multiple TRENTON — Prior to Monday’s post for a vote even though it has Rush Holt’s (D-6th) United States media outlets in June. special Senate session devoted to one Republican support.” Senate campaign has launched “As we now know, the National open space agenda item, Senate Mi- Also noted was Sen. Kean’s objec- “Health Care,” the fifth in his series Security Agency and the Federal nority Leader Tom Kean, Jr. (R-21, tive of passing civil service reforms, of “Geek Out” whiteboard videos Bureau of Investigation have been Westfield) requested that other items and cutting other duplicative spend- that make an evidence-based case for collecting the personal communica- be considered by the Senate. ing at the local level. Sen. Kean asked what the campaign calls “bold pro- tions of literally millions of innocent “I’m glad that Senate Democrats the Senate President to post S-1694, gressive ideas.” In the video, Mr. Holt Americans for no legitimate reason,” have finally decided to show up to which would permit counties to share argues that the United States should Mr. Holt said. “Instead of using these work in Trenton this summer,” Sen. tax administrators. adopt a single-payer health care sys- powers to zero in on the tiny number Kean said. “But that’s only half the Sen. Kean also wants S-239 posted tem. of real terrorist threats we face, the battle. I urge Senate President for a vote, legislation that would phase “Politicians like to say that America executive branch turned these sur- (Stephen) Sweeney to make this vot- out New Jersey’s estate tax over five has the best health care system in the veillance powers against the Ameri- ing session mean more. Whenever years and S-1996, which would elimi- world,” Mr. Holt, a physicist, says in can people as a whole. My legislation we meet, we should be doing every- nate New Jersey’s inheritance tax and the video. “But as a scientist, I can’t would put a stop to that right now.” thing possible to address the people’s raise the threshold of the estate tax help but look at the facts. We rank Mr. Holt’s bill, the “Surveillance two top issues: taxes and jobs.” from $675,000 to match the federal 51st in life expectancy, 51st in infant State Repeal Act,” would repeal the Sen. Kean renewed his call for Sen. level. mortality, 48th in maternal mortality, Patriot Act and the FISA Amend- RUNNING FOR FREEHOLDER…Ira Geiger, Republican candidate for Union Sweeney to post Republican legisla- He also asked for a vote on S-601 43rd in suicide rates, and 47th in ments Act, each of which contains County Freeholder, participates in the 12th annual 5K Run an Pizza Extrava- tion that addresses the people’s pri- which would suspend public pen- hospital beds.” provisions that allowed the dragnet ganza in downtown Westfield on July 24. Pictured with Mr. Geiger are Westfield orities. sions of retired public employees who “In fact, there’s only one measure surveillance. The bill would reinstate residents and Roselle Republican Committeeman Joseph G. Aubourg. “Since then, one of New Jersey’s resume public employment with com- by which American health care con- a uniform probable cause-based war- top competitor states, North Caro- pensation greater than $15,000, and sistently leads the world: cost,” Mr. rant standard for surveillance re- lina, has taken monumental action in S-1891 which would mandate that Holt said. “This is madness, and quests, and prohibit the federal gov- Lonegan: Do Dems Support the form of tax simplification and insurance producers perform bona there’s only one solution: single-payer ernment from forcing technology reduction that will draw more stu- fide services in order to be paid pub- health care, the approach that has companies from building in hard- dents, families, innovators and job lic dollars which would require in- held down costs in countries all ware or software “back doors” to Holt on Climate Change? creators from New Jersey,” Sen. Kean surance producers to disclose public around the world.” make it easier for the government to BOGOTA — Republican U.S. Sen- his video is simply bizarre,” Mr. said. contracts with the state and detail The video comes in two versions: a spy on the public. ate candidate Steve Lonegan of Bogota Lonegan said. “And I want to hear “Perhaps the Senate President has services provided. 15-second version that will be adver- Additional features of the bill in- has called on Democratic candidates, whether the other three Democrats share struggled to get his caucus to show Also the GOP Leader’s list is S- tised across the web, and a longer clude the “true legal” protections for Newark Mayor Cory Booker, Rep. his extremist and over-the-top belief up, because they have heard the 2068 which would make all local version that provides greater expla- national security whistleblowers, as Frank Pallone (D-6th, Long Branch) that millions will die if nothing is done.” people’s resounding message: ‘We public officials accountable to state nation of the policies proposed. Ear- well as changes to the Foreign Intel- and Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver “Does Mayor Booker really think do not need legislators in Trenton ethics laws; S-1917 which “levels the lier videos in the “Geek Out” series ligence Surveillance Court to give it (D-34, East Orange), to explain that millions will die if nothing is who protect the status quo of high pay-to-play playing field,” S-590 include “Wall Street,” “Student greater expertise in reviewing and whether they agree with Rep. Rush done? How about Congressman taxes and a noncompetitive job cli- which requires full forfeiture of pen- Loans,” “Social Security,” and “Cli- challenging executive branch appli- Holt’s (D-12th, West Windsor) “con- Pallone, who has championed cap- mate,’” Sen. Kean concluded. “Hope- sions of elected or appointed officials mate Change.” cations for surveillance operations. troversial” comments on climate and-trade in Congress? What about fully, their attendance on Monday convicted of any crime touching of- The Congressman also announced “The executive branch’s groundless change. Speaker Oliver, who has fought to means that they are ready to work on fice; S-1333 requiring forfeiture of that he has introduced legislation to mass surveillance of Americans has Mr. Lonegan’s comments came preserve cap-and-trade in New Jer- a bipartisan basis to pass real solu- public office, position or employ- repeal federal surveillance laws that, turned our conception of liberty on its after Rep. Holt put out a web video on sey over Governor Christie’s veto?” tions to improve the quality of life for ment upon conviction of certain of- he said, the government abused by head. My legislation would restore the climate change where he declared, Mr. Lonegan asked. all New Jerseyans.” fenses, and S-597 which would pro- collecting personal information on proper constitutional balance and en- “If nothing is done, millions will die.” “Do these three agree with Con- Senator Kean reiterated some ex- hibit a county committee of a politi- millions of Americans in violation of sure our people are treated as citizens “The silly hysterical left-wing view gressman Holt’s bizarre and hysterical amples: Ending sick-leave retirement cal party from contributing to or ac- the Constitution, as revealed by a first, not suspects,” Mr. Holt said. that Congressman Holt expresses in threats? I believe they do, but I’d like to jackpots via S-808 or Sen. Sweeney’s cepting contribution from another hear it straight from their own mouths. own bill, S-1564, “which he won’t county committee. “I would like to believe that since Union County Clerk Offices to Open Mayor Booker, Congressman Pallone and Speaker Oliver all want Linden Man Sentenced to be members of the United States Sat., Aug. 10 for Vote-By-Mail Ballots Senate, that they are capable of an- swering media questions without For Weapons Trafficking COUNTY — Union County Clerk may apply for a Vote-By-Mail ballot also will be open on Saturday, Au- having to have staff tell them what to Joanne Rajoppi has announced that a in person at either one of my offices, gust 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for think by preparing written answers TRENTON – A Linden man was Wells, completed sales of an ITM “One-Stop” service is available for Union receive their ballot and cast the ballot voters seeking last-minute Vote-By- to very simple questions,” Mr. sentenced last week to prison for Arms Co. semi-automatic rifle, a County voters at the Westfield and Eliza- at the same time. They also may ap- Mail ballots. Lonegan noted. selling two assault rifles, an assault Tula Arsenal fully automatic rifle beth offices of the County Clerk. ply by mail for a Vote-By-Mail ballot The Westfield Annex of the County pistol, and a revolver to an under- with large-capacity magazine, and a “With the August 13th Special Pri- by Tuesday, August 6th.” Clerk is located at 300 North Avenue cover detective and an informant in .22-caliber revolver. The guns were mary Election for a U.S. Senate seat The main office of the County Clerk East, Westfield. Office hours are 8 Lonegan to Debate a weapons trafficking investigation sold to an undercover detective of approaching quickly, my office is is located at the Union County Court- a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and by the New Jersey State Police, the the New Jersey State Police. Doss working to make the voting process house, 2 Broad Street, Room 113, Thursdays; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mon- Eck on News12 Attorney General’s office an- also admitted that he sold a Cobray as fast and convenient as we can for Elizabeth. Regular office hours in days, Wednesdays and Fridays; and 9 STATE — Republican U.S. Senate nounced. MAC-11 9mm assault pistol to an everyone who is registered to vote,” Elizabeth are Monday through Fri- a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. candidates Steve Lonegan and Alieta Andre Doss, 32, was sentenced informant working with the State Ms. Rajoppi said. “Eligible voters day, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office “By opening the Elizabeth office Eck were scheduled to debate on on July 19 to 10 years in prison, Police. on the Saturday before the Primary Wednesday, July 31, at 7 p.m. on including five years of parole ineli- Wells was sentenced on March 15 Election, as we have done for the past News12 after this newspaper had gone gibility, by state Superior Court to five years in prison, including three 17 years, along with the Westfield to press. Judge Stuart L. Peim in Union years of parole ineligibility, by Judge office, which has regular Saturday The Eck Campaign had put out an County. He pleaded guilty on Janu- Peim. Wells pleaded guilty on De- PERSONAL INJURY LAW hours throughout the year, we hope earlier release saying Mr. Lonegan ary 3 to second-degree counts of cember 10, 2012 to second-degree to assist those citizens whose work had refused to debate. conspiracy, unlawful possession of counts of conspiracy, unlawful pos- schedules or other commitments keep The live link can be found at two assault firearms, and unlawful session of an assault firearm, and AUTO ACCIDENTS them from applying to Vote-By-Mail newjersey.news12.com/news/news- possession of a revolver, as well as unlawful possession of a handgun, as during the work week,” Ms. Rajoppi 12-new-jersey-live-1.3925819. third-degree unlawful possession of well as third-degree unlawful pos- said. a weapon. session of a weapon. 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Interest on Plainfield, Fanwood Settle Parsippany Super Ordered to on July 25 by the American Road this award. low-interest community disaster the loans equals the rate for five-year Lawsuit for Mistaken Arrest Pay Back District $17,597 and Transportation Builders Asso- Mr. Reinhardt moved his family loans for eligible jurisdictions in New maturities, adjusted to the nearest 1/ Plainfield agreed to pay $100,000, Parsippany-Troy Hills Superinten- ciation (ARTBA), a Washington, from Manhattan to Westfield in Jersey. The program helps jurisdic- 8 percent, determined by the Secre- while Fanwood paid $3,000 through dent Leroy Seitz has been ordered to D.C.-based association of public 1988 and began publishing his 40- tions that have suffered substantial tary of the Treasury on the day the the New Jersey Intergovernmental pay back $17,597 in overpayments to and private interests promoting in- page newsletter from the attic of revenue losses from a major disaster note is executed. Loans cannot ex- Insurance Fund, a municipal self- the Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of vestment in transportation infra- his home. PWF now has 4,000 read- to perform their governmental func- ceed 50 percent of a jurisdiction’s insurance pool, to settle a multi-mil- Education by Assistant Education structure. ers and 36 advertisers from 14 tions. operating budget for the year in which lion-dollar civil rights lawsuit filed Commissioner Evo Popoff, who was The award was presented during a countries who are using PPPs to As of July 18, FEMA has received the disaster occurs. years ago by a former Plainfield serving as acting commissioner at the dinner ceremony at the new Ameri- deliver complex infrastructure 83 loan requests and approved 53. The loans cannot be used as a municipal judge, time of the July 15 ruling, nj.com can History wing of the Smithsonian projects. Community disaster loans are in- jurisdiction’s non-federal cost share mycentraljersey.com, the Gannett reported. The ruling follows a judge’s Institution in Washington, D.C. The He graduated from Gettysburg tended to help local governments for any federal grants. Nor can they website of The Courier-News, has May 30 ruling that the Parsippany- audience of 150 included transporta- College in 1972 with a Bachelor’s of and jurisdictions to carry on exist- be used for capital projects, such as reported. Troy Hills Board of Education was tion industry thought-leaders in busi- Arts degree in English Literature. ing official functions or to expand new buildings, or to repair or restore The settlement was the result of entitled to recoup the amount the dis- ness, government, academia and pub- During his long career in journalism, such functions to meet disaster-re- damaged public facilities. Congress 2001 arrest warrant mistakenly is- trict paid over and above the $177,500 lic policy. he has received awards from the New lated needs. allocated additional funds to the Di- sued against Paulette Brown. salary cap imposed by Governor Chris Mr. Reinhardt reports and writes Jersey Press Association, the New “Community disaster loans are saster Assistance Direct Loan Pro- According to the report, Ms. Brown Christie in February 2011, a monthly newsletter, Public York Business Press Association, and based on the need to bridge the gram Account after Superstorm was stopped by a Fanwood traffic Governor Christie had dubbed Mr. Works Financing (PWF), which industry groups involved in clean revenue gap so local governments Sandy. officer in 2006, “who then arrested Seitz “the poster boy for greed” after explores innovative contracting water, atomic power, and transporta- can continue functioning after a di- Local Government organizations her after realizing that the Plainfield he learned the Parsippany-Troy Hills methods for preventing the huge tion. He also has been a member of saster,” FEMA Federal Coordinat- and public educational institutions Municipal Court years earlier had school board had approved a contract cost overruns typical on large in- two committees of the National Acad- ing Officer Gracia Szczech said. interested in obtaining a loan should issued a warrant for her arrest.” for the superintendent that exceeded frastructure projects. His specific emy of Sciences. “Typically, the loans help cover op- contact the New Jersey Department Ms. Brown had filed a criminal the pay cap the Governor set. focus is public-private partner- erating expenses such as salaries of Community Affairs or the Depart- trespassing complaint in 1997 against Mr. Seitz’s base salary was ships (PPPs). Quattrocchi to Give for police officers, firefighters and ment of Education. Information about her neighbor for cutting down pri- $192,000 in 2006, which later jumped PPPs are a new way to design, teachers while the community re- the program, including the status of vacy hedges on their property line to $212,000 by the 2010-2011 school build and operate major projects with ‘State of Borough’ Talk covers.” applications and approvals, is avail- and the neighbor subsequently filed a year, nj.com reported. a single point of responsibility for GARWOOD – Garwood Mayor The maximum loan is $5 million. able at www.fema.gov/community- trespassing complaint against her for Senate Falls Two Votes Short schedule, cost and operating perfor- Patricia Quattrocchi will deliver a Jurisdictions must demonstrate the disaster-loan-program. leaving a note in a mailbox. Both Passing Open Space Bill mance. Most states have lost the abil- “State of the Borough” report at the complaints were dismissed by a mu- New Jersey residents will not get a ity to manage large transportation Pointe, the condominium complex nicipal court judge. chance to vote on a referendum this projects. Over 30 have passed legis- between Maple and Chestnut Streets, AARP Calls for Investigation of Plan to Plainfield, however, issued the November asking if the state should lation to allow PPPs in the hope that on Thursday, August 22, and warrant four years later as if Ms. dedicate up to $200 million a year to public and private interests can be Garwood residents have been invited Abandon Landline Line Service at Shore Brown had not appeared for a court preserve open space after the state aligned to maximize taxpayer ben- to attend. AREA — The AARP on Tuesday tigate Voice Link in order to develop date, mycentraljersey.com reported. Senate fell two votes on Monday of efits. “Each year, the President of the filed a formal request with the New a complete record of facts and to Ms. Brown had initially sought the 24 needed to put a referendum on ARTBA is celebrating 25 years of United States delivers a State of the Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) afford stakeholders, including $100.5 million from Plainfield and the November ballot. leadership in the PPP field, and pre- Union address,” said Christine Spear, to investigate Verizon’s plan to offer landline customers, an opportunity Fanwood alleging “civil rights viola- State Senator Bob Smith (D-17, sented Mr. Reinhardt with its “Legacy the president of the condominium’s its new wireless Voice Link service to explore Voice Link more fully. tions under federal law and the Fourth Piscataway), the bill’s sponsor, board, “and the governor delivers a instead of its traditional landline ser- While AARP welcomes new tech- and 14th Amendments for being ar- blamed the defeat on Governor Chris Lonegan to Discuss State of the State address. We thought vice in Mantoloking, and possibly nology, we do so only if the new rested without due process, unreason- Christie who he said “called every Garwood residents would benefit other parts of the state. AARP is technology is a step forward for con- able search and conspiring for the pur- Republican senator and threatened Plan to Create Jobs from a similar talk about municipal urging the BPU to evaluate the sumers,” according to an AARP press pose of impeding and hindering jus- them with their lives — their political TEANECK — Republican U.S. affairs, and we hope our neighbors prudency of Verizon’s plans and to release. tice,” mycentraljersey.com reported. lives” if they supported the the mea- Senate candidate Steve Lonegan will will join us.” afford consumers, small businesses, “Voice Link is incompatible with She was Plainfield municipal court sure Sen. Smith said, according to a hold a press conference today, July Mrs. Quattrocchi has been asked and other stakeholders an opportu- consumers’ medical devices. Secu- judge from 1987 to 1989. She has Star-Ledger report. 25, at 12:15 p.m. in Teaneck to “con- to address such matters as the status nity to comment on this significant rity systems do not function with been nominated to be president of the Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver (D- tinue his exposing Cory Booker of the athletic complex, the possibil- market change. Voice Link. Consumers’ safety and American Bar Association in 2015. 34, East Orange) said she had planned Tour...showcasing Cory Booker’s fail- ity of a town-wide re-evaluation, the “The New Jersey coast has been well-being depend on a reliable tele- Sen. Buono Picks Milly Silva to call a voting session today, August 1, ure to decreased unemployment in proposal to outsource trash collec- battered enough. The last thing we phone service. When residents en- As Lt. Gov. Runningmate had the bill passed the Senate. “Any his City of Newark and setting for- tion, the impact of impending mu- need is second-class phone service at counter medical emergencies, ex- Democratic gubernatorial candi- implication that the Assembly is to ward his (Lonegan’s) plan to grow nicipal retirements, the prospect of the shore,” said Douglas Johnston, treme weather, terrorist threats or date, state Senator Barbara Buono blame for the Senate’s failure to get 24 the economy and create jobs.” more services shared with nearby AARP New Jersey manager of advo- other emergencies, consumers turn (D-18, Metuchen), has named Milly votes today is ludicrous,” Asw. Oliver “When Cory Booker became mayor, towns and the outlook for develop- cacy. “We are concerned that ap- to their telephones to reach help. Silva, executive vice-president of said. “... The Senate president and Sen- spouting his positive message about ment on North Avenue. proval of Verizon’s plans could fur- Older adults with mobility impair- 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Work- ate sponsor need to remember the true improving Newark, unemployment Attendees will be welcome to ask ther the gap between the telecommu- ment are among those who depend ers East, as her runningmate for lieu- reason why the bill did not get 24 votes was around 8 percent. After seven questions and to enjoy light refresh- nications ‘haves’ and ‘have-nots’ and most critically on a reliable phone tenant governor. today - the lack of support from Senate long years, [the] unemployment rate ments after the discussion.. also could create an incentive for connection. The ability to reach “For the last 20 years, Milly has Republicans and Governor Christie.” is now at about 14 percent. Cory The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Verizon to neglect the maintenance emergency services reliably can be dedicated herself to being a voice for SCR160 would have asked voters Booker has not improved the economy the clubhouse at the Pointe. Parking and repair of its landline phone net- a matter of life or death. Voice Link the voiceless. And I know she will to amend the state constitution to in Newark, and he does not know how is available in the large lot behind the work in New Jersey.” threatens that connection,” accord- bring the same passion to the lieutenant dedicate $200 million per year in to improve the American economy,” commercial buildings on North Av- “AARP calls on the BPU to inves- ing to the AARP release. governor’s office,” Sen. Buono said. sales tax revenue to preserve open Mr. Lonegan said. enue between Maple and Chestnut “From increasing the minimum wage space, farms and historic sites over The press conference will be held Streets. A stairway leads from the lot to making tuition more affordable, Milly the next 30 years. at 212 Elm Avenue in Teaneck. to the clubhouse. Gateway Chamber Forms knows how public policy can help improve the lives of New Jerseyans and Warren Township Group their families.” ELIZABETH – The Gateway Re- cial Needs, 130 Mt. Bethel Road, State Senate President Stephen gional Chamber of Commerce has an- Warren. There also will be a planning Sweeney (D-3rd, Gloucester) called nounced the formation of the Warren meeting Tuesday, August 22, also at Ms. Silva “someone who has been a Township Chamber of Commerce, the 8 a.m. tireless and selfless advocate for Whole-heartedly better. newest group under the Gateway um- The move continues the Gateway’s middle class and working class New brella, bringing the total of local cham- push outside Union County that started Jerseyans.” bers and networking groups to 12. with integration of the Somerset Hills “Milly brings unquestionable ex- The Warren Township Chamber of Business Network back in 2008. Other perience and leadership credentials Commerce will meet monthly for groups under the Gateway umbrella to the Democratic ticket. Milly is breakfast, networking and presenta- are: the Union County, Central Jersey, the leader of 7,000 of some of the tions from experts in various indus- Route 22, Kenilworth, Roselle Park, most compassionate and hardest tries. 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Diction Deception Members of: From 1945 About My Uncle Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Thank you so much for printing one I have addresses for), and I ex- with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association my letter in last week’s Leader-Times pect to hear appreciative comments rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey [July 18] about my uncle, Paul Wesley from them soon. sharp enough to discern this deception of Drew, who was MIA in World War II, I am awed that you were able to 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 and especially my gratitude for the access for us those precious pieces guess. 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Hamirostrate – Hook-beaked COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION Errors; Words In DD Are ‘Obscure’ 3. Toper – A drunkard Betsey Burgdorf Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly As a longtime subscriber, I take Please include words that might be of 4. Rouke – To squat EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS great interest in the paper and in the use to more people. ROUN writing. I enjoy reading it every week. I remember fondly John Jacobson’s 1. Grief, sorrow SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe The letter by William Sanders con- writings years ago, so that format 2. To coil or wind round One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 tains two errors that I think should would be a great improvement over 3. To rub thoroughly have been corrected or pointed out to the current one. 4. To whisper the writer before being published. He And third, please inform Hilarey TRANSMOGRIFY used site (of the portrait of George Wojtowicz that it’s “per se,” not “per 1. To rapidly change in density; solidi- Students Face Difficult Transition fying Washington) for sight, and there (third say,” in the third to last paragraph in her 2. Toss; pelt with rocks to last paragraph, twice: “there lives” report on the Stage House lighting. 3. To transform completely, especially and “there endeavors”) for their! Thanks so much! in the grotesque manner From Home to College This Month Couldn’t you have caught this? Jill Sitcer 4. To separate or pass through His letter was interesting and his Westfield SURN Arriving back home in May, throngs of college newspaper with ease, going back to college always dedication to Washington’s legacy is 1. The hawk owl needed and very admirable. But the Editor’s note: The three errors 2. Relating to pigs; swine coeds search for the evasive summer job and ways to remains a stiffer challenge. First, the ever-abundant pointed out by Mrs. Sitcer are obvi- keep busy amidst the summer swelter and the un- to-do list remains long. Keep up with old friends, try errors jarred me as I read. 3. Wild strawberries And as I have written before, I am ous to us now. It wasn’t the case at the 4. To ridicule; prod usual, oft-forgotten parental guidance and wisdom to maintain camaraderie with new college buddies, completely disinterested in and put time of assembling the newspaper ASCIAN absent in dorm life. appease the family, attempt to read (for fun), prepare (which contained 55,000 words last 1. Harsh in taste, acrid off by the DD weekly test of our word 2. A person who casts no shadow at Once jobs are established comes the difficult con- for the arduous workload ahead while balancing the knowledge. His words are so obscure week). We thank her for the input and attention. noon tinuum of furthering one’s career while maintaining current one, and most importantly, preparing for and non-useful as to be worthless! 3. A short, thick stick of wood used as sanity by attempting to rekindle idle friendships next summer by working hard until the bitter end of a weapon from high school, furthering new friendships from the summer. Not to mention, the summer heat tends Township Needs to Move Forward 4. Roily; muddy; filthy college, and fighting off boredom and the aforemen- to turn our active brains to mush. tioned parental wisdom. Summer does represent a break from the mo- With Modernization Efforts for SPTV Feb. 12, 1998 College life eventually bleeds into home life, notony, bad food, poor hygiene and declining mental Scotch Plains TV is a great asset JonesForScotchPlains.com/videos/. filled with responsibilities and a lack of time, pa- and physical health that occur at college. The transi- for our town. Having a local public I have no professional expertise in cable channel that provides current audio or video technology, yet I’m tience and sleep. The problem is, once the routine of tion is difficult, however, from university to the community information and news able to do this with consumer elec- home life is set firmly, it’s early August and home. Humans inherently are creatures of habit. about local government is a good tronics (an iPad mini) and minimal OfficeMax and Staples have cluttered the air and Change disturbs our cycle and is a cause for idea and can be a great thing for effort, and at almost no cost. This is sound waves with displays of overstuffed backpacks distress. residents. I think Scotch Plains ought an example of how our township (causing scoliosis), notepads, organizers and over- Before we have a chance to adapt, the next step is to have a first-rate public cable chan- needs to move forward with modern- nel, and I think it can be done without ization efforts, and how that can be priced glow pens to remind you that your time is being planned, a blow to our fragile psyches. spending too much money. accomplished at very low cost. running out. Freedom, abundant in college, is curtailed at home, Regrettably, Scotch Plains TV has Belatedly, the council is now con- At The Westfield Leader and Scotch Plains- causing tension and aggravation for the college been woefully neglected this year. In ducting a search for new TV manage- Fanwood Times offices, several students have con- student arriving home and wishing for nothing more years past, the channel was a lot bet- ment. I looked at the township website tributed a wide array of articles and photo-journal- than a warm bed and a good meal. ter than it is now. In particular, in a to see what the township has pub- year where we seem to have had quite lished about the search, and found ism to help the longstanding publication. In less than Before long, he or she is being thrust back into the a few controversial and contentious the official paperwork, which says a month, however, Julia Queller, Charlotte Murtishaw work world and by August the college student’s council meetings and town manage- only that the town is looking for a TV and Cassandra Segulin will head back to Colgate brain has received more mood swings than Mike ment changes, Scotch Plains’ tax- manager and asked for a $25 fee for University, Barnard College and Drexel University, Tyson. Similar to what George Costanza once ut- payers have been left in the dark. And the detailed description of the job. respectively. tered in “Seinfield”: “Home-life student would kill while Scotch Plains TV resumed cov- There shouldn’t be a fee for a va- ering meetings in May, the audio nilla PDF document that can be posted While they have seemingly adapted to life at the college-life student; they cannot coexist.” quality has been so poor that it’s not online. We should be encouraging possible to hear what is being said. bidders to take a look at what our Additionally, videos of the meetings town is requesting. We should also be Spend/Tax Another $6 Billion are no longer posted to the township encouraging our residents to see what website as they once were. their town is doing. Requiring a fee to Providing a way for residents to look at requests for proposals which see and hear their town council at can be easily posted online is not a Would Have Been Insane for N.J. work is one of the things the local good idea – it discourages bidders New Jersey residents missed a bullet on Mon- Does New Jersey want to become another Detroit public cable channel should be do- and residents. If we need to charge a ing, and it isn’t right now. So as a fee to limit non-serious bidders, re- day when the State Senate missed by two votes of by spending ourselves into oblivion? In our view, service to the community, I have quire the fee at the time of submis- advancing legislation to place a referendum be- this type of spending is irresponsible. started recording the meetings and sion. fore voters in November asking We, as a state, must live within our posting them on my campaign Llewellyn Jones them to change the Constitution and means. Instead of mortgaging our website. You can access them at Candidate for Scotch Plains Council approve $6 billion in new spend- future, we call on lawmakers to fo- See more letters on page 5 ing (and taxes) over the next 30 cus instead on improving the state’s Westfield 5K And Pizza Extravaganza years on open space initiatives. economy by retaining existing com- Letters to The money would have come from panies while attracting new ones. Was A Huge Success for Town sales tax and use tax revenues. This effort will help create new good- The 12th annual Downtown The DWC provided 5,760 slices of the Editor pizza purchased at discounted prices While preserving open space, in- paying jobs while lowering our un- Westfield 5K and Pizza Extravaganza, held on July 24, was a huge success from local restaurants Casa di Pizza, Roof Work at Odd Hrs. cluding flood prone areas and lands employment rate and increasing in- Cosimo’s, and Ferraro’s. Once again, thanks to all the sponsors and partici- Disturbs the Peace as well as protecting water supplies FIDO come tax revenues. pants of this year’s event. Over 2,700 the Westfield Jaycees, DWC Chair- and historic properties, is impor- Yes, we missed a bullet. Govern- runners and approximately 6,000 man Dominick Verdic and family dis- Construction is in progress on the tant, in our view, this type of insane spending would ment has an unbounded appetite for taxes – like spectators participated, setting a new tributed all of the pizza and cookies Westfield High School roof. Obvi- to the hungry runners. Stop & Shop cripple state coffers from 2015 to 2044. leaving Fido alone in the kitchen with a T-bone record. The overall winner was Chris ously, the work must be done; how- Heibell of Hillsborough with a finish provided the water stop and finish ever, can it not be done during day- We can’t afford to tie our hands. steak. “Fiscal Insanity Dooms Outlook.” time of 15:13.41. Second and third line water and many goodies at their light hours so the neighborhood is place finishers were Chris Croff of booth. Mayor Andy Skibitsky inter- not inconvenienced? Workers arrive Summit at 15:16.13 and D.J. viewed many attendees to be aired on at 6 a.m. and work until well after 11 Thornton of Rahway at 15:27.44, TV36. p.m. Generator and truck noise, work- respectively. The annual “Pizza Run” Sponsors provided many give- ers shouting to one another, and bright takes many months to plan and would aways to runners and spectators. lights shining in our windows are just not be possible without the help of ShopRite of Garwood provided 5,200 some of what we have had to deal key people, volunteers, generous cookies, LaYogurt yogurt and juices, with on a nightly basis since this sponsors and a gracious business and water and soda to the runners. The project began. residential community. Westfield Police Department assisted A call to our local councilman has A special thank you to the dedi- with street closings and volunteer produced no results. Please, stop dis- cated DWC staff: Beth Brenner, as- course marshal assignments. The turbing our peaceful Westfield com- sistant executive director; Jamie Westfield Fire Department hosed munity after hours. Lemberg, on-line marketing and so- down the runners, and the Westfield Donna Sebring cial media manager; Meghan Dunn, Rescue Squad was on hand to pro- Westfield DWC intern, who worked tirelessly vide medical care, but none was to plan and execute the event along needed. The Westfield Department with Mark Zenobia, OYMP race di- of Public Works provided equipment Millie, el candidato rector and staff. Over 100 volunteers and trash disposal. also worked at the event under the Entertainment was provided by the de todos los direction of Meg Mehorter, volun- ever-popular Michael Craig Band and teer coordinator. FOG. The top female finishers were pueblos? For the fourth year in a row, Trinitas given floral bouquets donated by Regional Medical Center was the Trader Joe’s. An awards ceremony platinum sponsor of the event. Silver followed the race with random prizes sponsors included: Horizon Blue donated by the following businesses: Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Acquaviva della fonti, Bovella’s Overlook Medical Center, Barnabas Pastry Shoppe, Casa di Pizza, Health – Saint Barnabas Medical Chipotle Mexican Grill, Cosimo’s Center, and Stop & Shop. Bronze Restaurant and Pizzeria, Digiplex sponsors included: Capital One, Destinations/Rialto, The Farmhouse David Realty Group Residential Bro- Store, Kessler Rehabilitation, kerage, Drew & Rogers, Get in Shape Kidville, Learning Express Toys of for Women of Westfield, JAG Physi- Westfield, Let’s Yo Yogurt, Limani cal Therapy, Lindabury McCormack, Seafood Grill, Rockn’ Joe Coffee- Estabrook and Cooper, P.C., Morgan house + Bistro, Sole Fine Italian State LD-21 State LD-22 7th Congressional District Stanley, ShopRite of Garwood, Sum- Shoes, Tamar Jewelry, The Running Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Representative Leonard Lance (R) mit Medical Group, Trenk, Company, and Xocolatz Restaurant 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 DiPasquale, Della Fera and Sodono, and Grill. Subway provided the elec- Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 (908) 518-7733 P.C., UBS, Wells Fargo Advisors, tricity for the band. Seraphim (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 [Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood, Summit and Cranford Westfield Running Company and Wellness and Kessler Rehabilitation Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) are in the 7th Congressional District] Westfield Pediatric Dental Group. provided stretching/massage to the 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. Contributing sponsors included: Cre- runners. Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 12th Congressional District Rep. Rush Holt (D) ative Dental Care, P.A., The Office Weichert Realtors and Keller Wil- Union County Freeholders (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 Elizabeth, New Jersey Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) 50 Washington Rd., West Windsor, N.J. 08550 Beer Bar and Grill, PSE&G, Spencer liams provided many volunteers as- (609) 750-9365 Savings Bank and Thomas Burns, sisting with water stops and course (908) 527-4200 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. Al Faella, Mgr. [email protected] Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [Fanwood, Plainfield and most of Scotch Plains DMD, P.A. Supporting sponsors in- marshals. are in the 12th Congressional District] Linda Carter, chair (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 cluded: Farmers Insurance – Partners Sherry Cronin [email protected] LD-21 includes Westfield, LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, [email protected], [email protected] Agency & Associates, and State Farm Executive Director Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. Mountainside, Garwood, Fanwood, Plainfield, Clark and [email protected], [email protected] Insurance Christine Consenza Downtown Westfield Corp. (908) 527-4419 Summit and Cranford. Linden. [email protected], [email protected] Agency. [email protected] A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 1, 2013 Page 5 County Needs to Focus More on Letters to the Editor Is Defacing of Lincoln Memorial Relief Efforts, Less on Entertainment A Sign of Growing Disrespect? On Thursday, July 25, 2013, I cam- that they need from the freeholders, The magnificent and awe-inspiring actions that he took in those dark days paigned alongside Union County Re- where the damages are ranging from I Am Running for Freeholder to Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. of Civil War. Nothing, not green paint, publican Freeholder candidate Ira $93,000-plus for many residents that was vandalized in the early morning not scholarly disputation, can deny his Geiger in the Borough of New Provi- live in the Cranford area.” On cam- Bring Two-Party Gov. Back to County hours of July 26, 2013. The United greatness and the greatness of his cause. dence and the Township of Scotch paigning not only Cranford residents In 2009, while campaigning for ment works. States Park Service reported that a We should always bear in mind the Plains. In this time on the campaign have the same feeling about the free- the Township Committee of Spring- We only held the majority in 2010 patrol officer had found green paint words of the English poet John Keats trail along these areas of Union holders’ lack of assistance in hurri- field, I knocked on the door of one and 2012; however, we were able to splashed on the floor near the famous who ended his “Ode on a Grecian Urn” County, too many of the residents of cane relief and planning, the resi- resident on Shunpike Avenue. I knew save over $1 million a year by switch- statue of President Abraham Lincoln thus, “Beauty is truth, truth beauty,- both towns mentioned that they have dents of New Providence have the based on my list that she was a regis- ing to the state health-care plan for and some paint was found on the base that is all Ye know on earth, and all ye still a lot of damage from Hurricanes same feeling as well. tered Democrat and a senior citizen. township employees. We restructured of the statue. The memorial has been need to know.” Sandy and Irene and that property The Union County Freeholders that I knocked on the door and was greeted the police and fire departments to run closed until the Park Service can clean The beauty of President Lincoln’s taxes and other taxes are too high are currently in office need to focus by a very nice lady who reminded me more effectively and efficiently and off the paint. An investigation is being words and actions is truth and this truth conducted to find out who did this shall not perish from this earth! compared to other counties in the more on these matters than on enter- of my grandmother. I introduced promoted qualified and competent dastardly thing. State of New Jersey. tainment and wasteful programs that myself, we talked about the town and leaders despite interference from the Stephen Schoeman Is such a deed a sign of our times? Westfield One citizen from Cranford Town- waste the money of the taxpayers. I gave her some campaign literature. former Union County Prosecutor Ted That there is a growing disrespect for ship who attended the New Provi- More programs on weather disaster I asked if she had any questions. She Romankow. Started and supported authority? For even something as sig- dence concert series stated, “The planning and assistance relief need to smiled and said, “You know I’m a the Business Improvement District nificant and meaningful to the nation Lance’s Vote on Farm county freeholders need to have a be established; people in the sur- Democrat?” I replied, “Yes ma’am,” which is now an independent organi- as the Lincoln Memorial? better plan for a hurricane, because in rounding areas of Union County don’t and then she said something I haven’t zation comprised of business own- Will there be the need for yet more Bill A Disappointment the last couple of years many of the know what to do in planning for these forgotten since. “I vote Republican ers, landlords and residents with real security to protect the symbols of and As one of his many voters who care residents of Cranford living in flood- types of events. for Freeholder.” I naturally had to goals of improving Springfield’s memorials to the greatness that is our deeply about treating animals and our prone areas don’t get the assistance A couple of Scotch Plains resi- ask, “Why?” It was her response that downtown and other business areas. country and the greatness of those who environment with basic decency, Rep. dents that attended the summer con- has stuck with me ever since. “I want The BID ordinance sat dormant for nobly served it? Lance’s recent vote in favor of the Libertarian Party cert series also mentioned, “That someone to keep an eye on them.” At 20 years until we dusted it off and It is dispiriting to know that the House farm bill is a disappointment at property taxes are too high in Union the time I didn’t fully understand the breathed life into it again. Supported Lincoln Memorial, of all places, was best. In its present form, the bill con- For Governor County compared to the following complexities of Union County gov- and bonded the new turf field in front desecrated. For President Lincoln was tains one of the most serious threats to AREA — On Monday, Kenneth counties: Morris, Middlesex, ernment as well as I do now. This of Jonathan Dayton High School, the Great Emancipator, the author of state animal welfare laws in history: Kaplan, Libertarian candidate for Somerset, Monmouth, Warren and senior citizen, who is a lifelong Demo- which is going to become the center- the Gettysburg Address with its “that the King amendment, which proposes New Jersey governor, submitted to Ocean. As a result of the skyrocket- crat, knew that one-party rule doesn’t piece of Springfield to rally around government of the people, by the to create a federal preemption of state the Division of Elections the name of ing cost of property taxes in the make for healthy government. It leads and support our local high school people, for the people shall not perish animal welfare laws. If passed, it will his pick for Lieutenant Governor. His county, many people are leaving the to the abuse of authority and violates teams, and my personal favorite, a from the earth,” the man who said in also have a significant impact on the choice is Brenda Faith Bell, a 53- county because of the problem. An- the public trust. She wanted someone new enclosed toddler park on Wabeno his second inaugural address on March right of states to protect the health, year-old diabetes and health advo- other resident mentioned, “What 4,1865, “With malice toward none, safety and welfare of their citizens and from the Republican Party to serve Avenue and many more initiatives. local businesses. cate from North Plainfield. would you do to alleviate this prob- on the Board of Chosen Freeholders, The bottom line is that we made with charity for all,” who advised in his first inaugural address on March 4,1861 Thankfully, the Senate refused to “I have known Brenda for a num- lem that Scotch Plains and Union just “to keep an eye on them” if tough decisions and took action for include similar language in their own ber of years, and admire her passion County residents have had for the last that people be “touched, as surely they nothing else. the good of Springfield. will be, by the better angels of our version of the bill, so the debate con- for causes she believes in,” said Mr. couple of years?” The last Republican to sit on the As a retired Army officer with over nature,” and who held the Union to- tinues. Rep. Lance, as your constitu- Kaplan. “She is originally from Long [Candidate] Ira Geiger stated, “If Board of Chosen Freeholders was 15 21 years of honorable active duty gether. ent, I urge you to please seize this Beach, N.Y., and grew up on the I’m along with my team elected to years ago and they were last elected military service and two tours in Iraq, In a cynical age, nothing seems safe opportunity to work to remove this barrier beach, so she is familiar with the positions of freeholder of Union 18 years ago. So for the last 15 years I know and understand what mission from ridicule and derision and mock- harmful language from the final ver- some of the ecological and economic County, I will try to increase the there has been no one to keep an eye accomplishment is and how to achieve ery and unfair criticism and worse. sion of the farm bill. issues of beach towns. Her experi- amount of assistance and relief for on them from the inside. Union it. I still live by the Army values of But still ring the words that Presi- ence will be invaluable as our shore Union County residents in terms of Dr. Judith Figlo County is ruled by one party solely Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Ser- dent Lincoln spoke and still stand the Branchburg towns continue to recover from hurricanes and other weather disas- responsible for raising your taxes vice, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Superstorm Sandy.” ters. I will try to make Union County every year. Courage (LeaDeRSHIP). They are Ms. Bell attended Massachusetts more affordable to all the residents In 2009, Jerry Fernandez and I not mutually exclusive to the Army, Institute of Technology, where she and listen to all their concerns. As a won both seats on the township com- and I will apply them when elected to studied nuclear engineering and ob- public official, you’re supposed to mittee in Springfield the same year the Board of Chosen Freeholders. I tained a Bachelor of Science degree. listen to what the people want and Governor Christie won. During two served our country, I served my com- While at MIT, she was a member of many want a more efficient county of the three years Jerry and I held the munity and now I want to serve you the women’s fencing team. government that listens to the people majority along with former Mayor as a member of the Union County She began her community service and eliminate wasteful spending. and Army veteran, Ziad Shehady. As Board of Chosen Freeholders. It is as a Girl Scout in the Nassau and That’s what the Republican candi- a committeeman, I chaired numer- time to downsize and re-evaluate our www.uniquecruiseandtravel.com Patriots’ Trail councils. In more re- dates Ira Geiger, Mark Krauss and ous sub-committees, gaining invalu- county government by lowering taxes cent years, she has been a member of Mark Martini bring to Union County.” able insight into finance, public safety, and while maintaining essential ser- Carol Bevere Kearney• Proprietor Friends of the Faire, supporting the Joseph Aubourg public works and administration of vices. 207 CENTER STREET, GARWOOD New York Renaissance Faire in Tux- Roselle local government for a township of Marc Krauss 908-789-3303 edo, N.Y. She is active in the Ameri- 15,000 residents as to how govern- GOP Candidate for Freeholder can Diabetes Association, and cur- www.goleader.com/ rently serves on the Tour de Cure The Law Offices Of Committee. Ms. Bell also is a Red subscribe • Business Health Plans Rider, the designation for a partici- • Medicare Plans Ammermuller pant in the tour who has diabetes. & Company Lisa M. 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8/7, 14, 10:30 to It’s Movie Time-Animated versions of picture 21 11:00 am books. Parent must accompany child. All ages. Page 6 Thursday, August 1, 2013 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Francis Tabor, 81, Had Been Executive; Active With WPD, Rescue Squad, Band – Obituaries – POLICE BLOTTER Francis Tabor, 81, a resident of 52 years, Clemmie Burns Tabor, and Karen Cancellieri, 32, Local Resident; Westfield, N.J. for 52 years, passed two daughters, Kimberley Borowski Westfield $150, was stolen. away at home on Tuesday, July 23, and her husband, Thomas, of Product Manager and Animal Lover Monday, July 22, Aaron N. Black, Tuesday, July 23, Ryan Miskolczi, 2013. Fanwood and Karene Humelsine and 18, of Cranford was arrested during a 38, of North Brunswick was arrested Born in Elizabeth, N.J. on January her husband, Michael, of Coppell, Karen E. Cancellieri, cherished Seyfarth; cousins, Kim Browning and motor vehicle stop on the 800 block on an active warrant out of Elizabeth 22, 1932, he was the youngest of nine Tex., along with his two very beloved daughter and sister, 32, of Westfield, Andrew Seyfarth, and many wonder- of Rahway Avenue. He was charged following a motor vehicle stop at children born to John Tabor and grandchildren, Kyle Borowski and N.J., passed away at Overlook Medi- ful friends and her dog, Porter. with possessing a prohibited weapon, North and Longfellow Avenues. He Petronella Walega Tabor. Madison Humelsine. cal Center on Wednesday, July 24, Karen was predeceased by her described by police as a butterfly was processed and turned over to the Frank joined the Navy after gradu- Memorial donations may be made 2013, with her loving fam- grandparents, Russell and knife; possession of a prescription Elizabeth Police Department. ation from high school and served on to the Westfield Rescue Squad. ily by her side. Karen battled Gertrude Seyfarth and legend drug, possession of less than Tuesday, July 23, James McCann, the destroyer USS Marshall in the Arrangements are by the Dooley cancer for four-and-a-half Philip and Genevieve 50 grams of suspected marijuana and 56, of Fanwood was arrested on the Pacific during the Korean War. Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- years with courage, strength Cancellieri, and her be- possession of drug paraphernalia. 200 block of LaGrande Avenue on a Upon his honorable discharge, enue, Westfield. and dignity. loved dog, Cali. Black was transported to police head- warrant out of Fanwood. He was pro- Frank pursued his college education. August 1, 2013 Born in Summit, N.J., A Mass of Christian quarters, processed and released cessed, posted bail and released. A graduate of Rutgers University Karen lived in Westfield. Burial was celebrated on pending a court date in Superior Court Tuesday, July 23, Vanessa Sanchez, with a degree in marketing and post- Natalie Rotker, 83 She graduated from The Monday, July 29, 2013, at in Elizabeth. 23, of Piscataway was arrested fol- graduate work in computer science, Natalie Rotker (née Wolkoff), 83, University of New Hamp- St. Helen’s Roman Catho- Monday, July 22, a business on the lowing a motor vehicle stop on the he was a dedicated Rutgers football of Westfield, N.J. died at home on shire and was employed for lic Church of Westfield, 100 block of West North Avenue re- 100 block of South Avenue on an fan for the remainder of his life. Friday, July 26, 2013. 10 years by LexisNexis with burial following at ported a burglary. One or more un- active warrant out of South Plainfield. Frank was vice-president of B&B Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Mrs. Martindale-Hubbell as a Fairview Cemetery in known suspects gained entry by She was processed and released by in Princeton for 15 years, and then Rotker lived in Chicago, Ill. before product manager. She was Karen E. Cancellieri Westfield. Arrangements smashing the glass door front en- South Plainfield Municipal Court. vice-president at CRIS in Sayreville moving to Westfield more than 40 a passionate animal lover were by Dooley Colonial trance. Multiple attempts were made Wednesday, July 24, Luis Gamboa, until health issues necessitated an years ago. She held a master’s degree who volunteered countless hours. Home of Westfield. to access the vault by forcibly strik- 21, of North Plainfield was arrested early retirement. At that time he be- and was a school teacher in Cranford, She is survived by her parents, In lieu of flowers, donations may be ing the vault door with some type of following a motor vehicle stop on the gan a second career as a civilian em- N.J. for 27 years. Anthony and Sandra Cancellieri; sis- made in Karen’s memory to Friends hammer, according to police, but were 200 block of Midway Avenue on an ployee of the Westfield Police De- She was the beloved wife of Alvin; ters, Jennifer Loia (Perry) and Chris- of Linden Animal Shelter, P.O. Box unsuccessful. The individual or per- active warrant out of Scotch Plains. partment, where he worked until re- loving mother of her sons, Bruce, tine Feller (Brian); nieces, Jessica, 2151, Linden, N.J. 07036 or to Marine sons responsible then fled the scene. He was processed and turned over to tirement in 2001. An avid golfer, Mark and Paul; dear sister of Beverly Kaitlyn and Michelle Loia and Allison Mammal Stranding Center, P.O. Box It was unknown at the time of the the Scotch Plains Police Department. Frank began to work at Oak Ridge Adler and proud and devoted grand- Feller; nephew, Brendan Feller; uncles, 773, Brigantine, N.J. 08203. report if any proceeds were removed Wednesday, July 24, Robyn golf course in Clark. mother of four. Robert Seyfarth (Jeanette) and David August 1, 2013 from the business or the amount of Simpson, 49, of Westfield was ar- He served as a volunteer with the Services were held on Sunday, July damage caused to the premises dur- rested following a motor vehicle stop Westfield Rescue Squad for 15 years 28, 2013, at Temple Emanu-El in ing the incident. The detective bu- on the 200 block of Midway Avenue and was an active member and presi- Westfield. Interment followed at Beth Sheree-Anne M. Sandiford, 49, Had reau is investigating the matter. on an active warrant out of Scotch dent of Westfield High School Band Israel Cemetery in Woodbridge, N.J. Monday, July 22, an employee at a Plains. She was processed and turned Parents. Arrangements were by Menorah Long Career With Allstate Insurance building on the 800 block of Rahway over to the Scotch Plains Police De- He is predeceased by his parents, Chapels at Millburn, 2950 Vauxhall Avenue reported that someone un- partment. five brothers and three sisters. Sheree-Anne M. Sandiford, 49, for over 27 years. Road, Union, N.J. died on Thursday, July 25, 2013. A longtime resident of Westfield, known stole a laptop computer, val- Wednesday, July 24, a resident of He is survived by his loving wife of August 1, 2013 Born April 18, 1964 to Sir Lloyd N.J., she was a devout member of The ued at $619, from the premises. the 100 block of LaGrande Avenue Erskine, former Prime Minister of Episcopal Church of St. Andrew and Monday, July 22, a cell phone was reported that a package, valued at Isabelle Kelman, 85, Active Volunteer; Barbados, West Indies, and Lady Holy Communion, where she served located at 425 East Broad Street. $25, that was delivered to her house Angelita Sandiford, she as a member of the Authorities were unable to notify the was removed from her front porch. Was Learning Disabilities Specialist was a psychologist and church vestry. owner and the phone was secured at Wednesday, July 24, a resident of educator. She touched the lives police headquarters for safekeeping. the 200 block of Terrill Road re- Isabelle Kelman, 85, of on Sunday, August 18, at 1399 Birch She is survived by her of everyone who she Tuesday, July 23, Sharon Gutman, ported that someone had entered her Mountainside, N.J. passed away on Hill Road, Mountainside, N.J., from 2 to parents; her brother, came in contact with, 64, of Westfield was arrested and unlocked motor vehicle, which was Thursday, July 25, at Overlook Medi- 7 p.m., to celebrate Isabelle’s life. Garth Sandiford; sister- both personally and pro- charged with driving while intoxi- parked in her driveway, and removed cal Center in Summit, N.J. In lieu of flowers, please make a in-law, Janet Sandiford; fessionally. cated (DWI) pursuant to a motor ve- a purse containing multiple credit Born and raised in Passaic, N.J., donation to The Children’s Special- their children, Michael A viewing and life hicle stop on Elm Street near Orchard cards, her driver’s license and cash. Isabelle received her bachelor’s de- ized Hospital of Mountainside, N.J. Sandiford and Morgan celebration will be held Street. She was transported to police Friday, July 26, Scott Turchin, Jr., gree from the University of Miami Arrangements are by Gray Funeral Sandiford; her sister, Inga at Gray Funeral Home, headquarters, processed and released 20, of Scotch Plains was arrested and her master’s degree from Kean Directors of Westfield. DeReus, and husband, 318 East Broad Street, to a sober adult. following a motor vehicle stop at College. She then went on to become August 1, 2013 Martin, and their children, Westfield, N.J. tomor- Wednesday, July 24, a burglary was Terrill Road and Whitewood Court a Learning Disabilities Specialist for Anna and Kira; Aunt row, Friday, August 2, reported at a residence on the 100 on an outstanding warrant out of block of Summit Court that occurred Fanwood. He was processed, posted 35 years with the Elizabeth Board of Dr. Sarada Nala Maxine Nevers and hus- Sheree-Anne Sandiford 2013, from 2 to 4 and 7 Education. band, Ken, and son, to 9 p.m. For online between July 21 and July 23. One or bail and released. Isabelle loved to travel, play golf Joins Local Practice Jeffery; Aunt Zelda Gibson and Uncle condolences, go to more suspects forcibly entered the Friday, July 26, Jorge Mancera, 54, and attend the opera, and was a devo- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Former Hugh Sandiford; several cousins in grayfuneralhomes.com. premises through a rear walkout base- of Piscataway was arrested following tee of the arts. An avid bridge and Practice of Dr. Paul Lewinter is Barbados, Bahamas and Ohio, Funeral services will be held on ment door, broke through portions of a motor vehicle stop on the 200 block mahjong player, she also was very pleased to announce the association Florida, Canada, England and New Saturday, August 3, 2013, at 11 a.m. a sheetrock wall and removed copper of South Avenue on an active warrant active as a volunteer for The Children’s of Dr. Sarada Nala. Dr. Nala had been York; her best friends, Karen Stuart, at The Episcopal Church of St. An- piping from within. The total amount out of South Plainfield. He was pro- Specialized Hospital in Mountainside. a medical educator at Muhlenberg Nancy Morgan and Flora Hunter, drew and Holy Communion, 160 West of the theft was $300. cessed, posted bail and released. Beloved by her family and close Hospital and most recently has been along with co-workers and friends at South Orange Avenue, South Orange, Thursday, July 25, Yucel Korkmaz, friends, Isabelle had a majestic qual- working at the Occupational Health Allstate Insurance Company. N.J., (973) 763-2355. Final Service 37, of Bloomfield was arrested on the Garwood Seniors Club ity that endeared her to all she met. Office at JFK Hospital. Born in Barbados, she graduated and burial will be held at a later date 100 block of East Broad Street on a She was predeceased by her hus- She has extensive experience in all Queens College High School in 1980; in Barbados, West Indies. Garwood warrant for $50 Posts Staaten Outing band, Daniel Naturale. She is sur- areas of general medicine, including she then attended Seton Hall Univer- Memorial contributions can be Thursday, July 25, a theft was re- GARWOOD – The Senior Citizen vived by her devoted daughter, Mary women’s health. She is happy to ac- sity, graduating in 1985 with a Bach- made in her memory to The Episco- ported at a residence on the 400 block Club of Garwood will host a trip to Beth Dubinsky; her loving son, Wil- cept new patients and she partici- elor of Arts. She held many insurance pal Church of St. Andrew and Holy of Everson Place, in which one or The Staaten on Staten Island on liam Kelman, and her cherished pates with most insurance plans. qualifications and designations; she Communion. more unknown suspects removed Wednesday, September 18, for the daughter-in-law, Nadia. Her loving To schedule an appointment, call was employed at Allstate Insurance August 1, 2013 jewelry valued at $9,400. In addition, “Fiesta de San Gennaro.” It will fea- grandchildren, Joshua, Olivia, (908) 233-9020; 2253 South Avenue, Company as a senior claims analyst $150 in cash was removed, for a total ture Atlantic City and Vegas stars Madeleine and Alexandra, will con- Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076. theft of $9,550. Andre and Cirell, as well as Bill tinue her adventurous legacy of travel Thursday, July 25, Janelle Sharkey, Trimarco’s Gondolier Show Band. Paid Bulletin Board 23, and Simeon Brathwaite, 23, both Included in the price will be a spe- and her fun-filled spirit of life. www.goleader.com/express An open house memorial will be held of Linden, were arrested in the park- cially prepared, Italian-style meal and ‘Y’ Capital Campaign Is ing lot of a Central Avenue store in one-hour open bar. The price for the Clark during a motor vehicle stop trip is $48 per person for club mem- initiated after the vehicle drove bers and $50 for non-members. Currently Underway through Westfield. Sharkey was held The bus will leave from the Gray Funeral Homes WESTFIELD — The Westfield will modernize the school-age child- in lieu of $114 bail on a Linden Garwood Firehouse on South Av- Area “Y” has announced that it has care classrooms, add storage and warrant and Brathwaite was held on enue at 10 a.m. and will return at Since 1897 entered the beginning phases of a capi- upgrade the plumbing, heating and warrants from Linden, for $1,515, approximately 5 p.m. For reserva- tal campaign that will increase acces- electrical infrastructure and aesthet- and Newark, for $300. He also was tions or further information, call Mary sibility for all. The campaign focuses ics of the remainder of the first, sec- charged with possession of drug para- Spina at (908) 789-0127. on upgrading the Main “Y” Facility’s ond and third floors of the “Y.” This phernalia. Both were turned over to infrastructure and ensuring ADA com- phase will be completed in 2015. the Linden Police Department after Mount McKinley Assoc. pliance. The Main “Y” Facility is lo- By completing these renovations, failing to produce bail. cated at 220 Clark Street in Westfield. all of the “Y”’s programs and services Thursday, July 25, Gabriel Announces Reunion As such, the first phase includes will be open and accessible to all, Rodriguez, 33, of Elizabeth was ar- AREA — The USS Mount modernizing and replacing the exist- including the elderly, disabled and rested at Union police headquarters McKinley Association will hold its ing entry ramp to ensure proper width, parents with young children in stroll- on two Westfield warrants, in the 25th Annual Reunion in Portland, amounts of $378 and $454. Rodriguez slope and landing points. The ramp ers, according to the “Y.” Ore., Wednesday through Sunday, will directly access both a new eleva- Additional information and up- was turned over to the Union County September 18 to 22, 2013, for veter- tor, which will provide service to the dates will be posted directly on the jail on default of bail. ans and associate members of all Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in third floor, and an enhanced vesti- “Y”’s website: westfieldynj.org. Op- Friday, July 26, Kamal Abdul, 36, branches of the military who served 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. bule. This phase of the project will be portunities to support the “Y”’s ef- of Atlantic City was arrested follow- on the Amphibious Force Flagship, Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the completed this year. forts will be announced. To learn ing an investigation at Mountain Av- USS Mount McKinley AGC/LCC-7, personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or The second phase involves con- more, call Bonnie Cohen at (908) enue and Route 22. He posted bail on and associate members from the Flag- cremation. structing new ADA-compliant male 233-2700, extension no. 240. warrants from Union, for $2,500, and ship Alliance group who served on and female restrooms on the second Newark, for $300, and was released. one of the other AGCs during their Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home and third floors of the Main “Y.” It Cannonball House Friday, July 26, Andre Keys, 36, of years of commissioned service. 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. also involves installation of an en- Elizabeth presented himself at police The USS Mount McKinley Asso- Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 closed emergency exit from the sec- To Be Open Sunday headquarters to satisfy a Westfield ciation is a non-profit patriotic and William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. ond floor. This phase is scheduled to SCOTCH PLAINS — The Osborn warrant for $114. He was released fraternal association of military vet- NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 be complete by mid-2014. Cannonball House Museum, located at after posting bail. erans and associate members who (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 The third phase involves enhanc- 1840 Front Street in Scotch Plains, will Friday, July 26, Tinesha Reves, 32, served aboard the Amphibious Force ing the emergency exit and below- be open this Sunday, August 4, from 2 of Plainfield was arrested during a motor Flagship, USS Mount McKinley AGC- John-Michael “J.M.” Jones level access to the Wallace Pool me- to 4 p.m. A variety of dolls dressed in vehicle stop at South Avenue and West 7 (1944-1970) and other AGCs. chanical area, which should be com- colonial fashion will be on display. Broad Street. Reves posted bail on two Interested persons are asked to con- N.J. Lic. #4869 plete by the end of 2014. The fourth Visitors also will be able to view the South Plainfield warrants, in the amount tact Dwight L. Janzen, Secretary, Director phase involves renovating and mov- museum’s newly acquired 1880’s of $359, and was released. 2515 E. North Altamont Boulevard, ing the racquetball courts from the Mason and Hamilin reed pump organ. Fanwood Spokane, WA 99202-4247, (509) www.grayfuneralhomes.com lower level to the first floor to create Costumed guides will conduct tours. Monday, July 22, a resident of the 534-3649 (evenings and weekends), staging space for future lower-level The museum is open the first Sunday 200 block of LaGrande Avenue re- or by e-mail at [email protected] renovations. Additionally, the “Y” of each month from 2 to 4 p.m. ported that her garbage can, valued at (preferred contact). MASTER N ow Offering the New MEMORIALS Willow View Mausoleum, 524 Central Avenue Westfield, NJ (908) 233-2350 A Unique Concept in www.mastermemorials.com Memorial Properties.

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Youth & Family Counseling Service seven historical organizations, mu- gramming for students, expanding seums, historic sites, archives and historic preservation efforts, facili- libraries in Union County. The fund- tating new academic research and Summertime is party time! We all you suspect they are using – they ing represents the largest annual scholarship, and raising awareness enjoy this somewhat slowed-down probably are! If you need profes- grant appropriation given by the of New Jersey’s essential place in and relaxed time of year. We cel- sional help – get it – Now. Historical Commission. American history.” ebrate graduations, family picnics, 3) Be a good role model. Be aware “This financial support reaffirms The New Jersey Historical vacations, etc. For many, this is a of your own drinking behavior. Kids our commitment to Union County’s Commission’s grant programs are time to splurge and indulge. Friends are great imitators. historical organizations and their determined through an independent, and families gather – laughing, play- 4) Get involved with SADD (Stu- important programs,” said Lt. Gov- third-party, peer review process. ing games, enjoying the outdoors. dents Against Drunk Driving) and/ ernor Kim Guadagno, who serves General operating support funding For many, these gatherings will in- or MADD (Mothers Against Drunk concurrently as Secretary of State of is made possible by a portion of the clude drinking. Driving). New Jersey. “It also recognizes the revenue produced by the state’s Ho- A TOUCH OF PINK…The Play For Pink organization held its annual golf outing It’s a very different world today… If you want support for alcohol- impact these organizations have on tel/Motel Tax legislation. and luncheon July 16 at the Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch Plains to Many households are more lenient related issues for free, there is a economic growth and job creation.” The full list of Fiscal Year 2014 support breast cancer research. Supporters and local merchants included Adler about alcohol because, “thank God large network through Alcoholics The general operating support pro- general operating support recipients Jewelers, The Farm House, Jay’s Cycle Center, Limani Seafood Grill, Staples, it’s not drugs!!” or “at least if they Anonymous. The website, gram is designed to help historical in Union County are as follows: Bohemian Raspberry and Flower Art By Design Contempo. Shackamaxon drink here I know they are safe!” www.nnjaa.org, is a good place to organizations care for collections Cranford – Cranford Historical members and many volunteers also made this event possible. Guest speaker Dr. Really? Listen to the news. Parents start. In addition, there is a 24-hour/ James Garabo talked about “Energy Through Nutrition.” Pictured, from left to serving underage kids alcohol is hap- seven-days-a-week number, (800) and provide educational programs Society, $5,000; Elizabeth – Union right, are: Anita Beinhaker, Kelly Stryker, Beth Hornstein and Helene Coustan. and services related to New Jersey County Office of Cultural and Heri- pening! Alcohol consumption has 245-1377, to contact. history. It also allows the Historical tage Affairs, $55,757; Kenilworth serious and sometimes deadly con- Remember…Parenting can be the Commission to fulfill its mission to – Kenilworth Historical Society, Watchung Stable to Conduct sequences. Parents may minimize most challenging adventure in your enrich the lives of New Jerseyans by $5,376; Plainfield – Historical So- these issues because of denial, fear life, but hold on tight, pray for pa- preserving the historical record and ciety of Plainfield, $5,744, and or ignorance, but whatever the rea- tience, and love, love, love your kids advancing interest in, and aware- Plainfield Public Library, $13,653; Youth, Adult Riding Lessons son, this is a very dangerous course enough to do what is often more ness of, New Jersey’s past. Rahway – Merchants and Drovers of action. difficult but what is best for them! “The general operating support Tavern Museum Association, MOUNTAINSIDE – Union lessons are an eight-week program Some of the real facts that may Carol M. Pedro is a licensed thera- program assists the state’s history $18,043, and Union – Liberty Hall County’s Watchung Stable is pre- available on Sundays at 12:45 p.m. surprise you: pist at Youth and Family Counseling community in realizing their most Museum, $26,396. paring for a new season of or Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Beginner 1) Alcohol is better than drugs – Service, 233 Prospect Street, Watchung Mounted Troop riding through advanced lessons are avail- this is a deadly myth to believe. In Westfield, N.J.; (908) 233-2042. lessons. able on both days. fact, alcohol is the most used and Website: yfcsnj.org. “Horseback riding in the Registration forms and fees must abused mood-altering substance Echo Lake Church Offers Watchung Reservation is a real be submitted in person at the among pre-teens and teenaged chil- Diver-Photographer treat and our lesson program at the Watchung Stable, located at 1160 dren. Watchung Stable is a great way to Summit Lane in Mountainside. Of- 2) The age when children begin To Speak at Library Vacation Bible School learn how to ride,” said Freeholder fice hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 drinking has decreased over the last SCOTCH PLAINS — As the sum- WESTFIELD — The Echo Lake Church) and Self-Control and Sub- Chairwoman Linda Carter. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. few decades. According to the CDC, mer reading program comes to a close, Church of Christ, located at 419 mission (Jesus Does God’s Will). “Watchung Stable has been in ex- For further information, and to ob- 40 percent of ninth graders report the Scotch Plains Public Library will Springfield Avenue in Westfield, at Experienced teachers will conduct istence since 1935, and I am proud tain registration materials, call trying alcohol before the age of 13 welcome Herb Segars, a scuba diver the corner of Springfield Avenue and the classes. There will be multiple to say that more than 40,000 girls (908) 789-3665 or e-mail and had used alcohol in the past and photographer, on Thursday, Au- North Broad Street, will have its an- fun activities associated with each and boys have participated in this [email protected]. month. gust 8, at 7 p.m. nual Vacation Bible School on Satur- lesson and food and refreshments wonderful program.” 3) The younger the use of alcohol Mr. Segars will discuss and sign day, August 10. The theme for this will be provided throughout the day. All applicants for riding lessons Legion Announces begins, the greater the impact on copies of his book, “Beneath the year will be “Learnem and Dailey’s 5 The Echo Lake congregation has must be 9 years of age or older. cognitive development. Garden State: Exploring Aquatic New Ring Circus of Faith.” been a part of the Westfield commu- Class and troop assignments are Pancake Breakfast 4) The younger the use of alcohol Jersey.” This book is the culmination Open to young people in pre-kin- nity for more than 60 years. Vacation based upon riding ability as deter- WESTFIELD – American Legion begins, the greater the likelihood of of more than 30 years of photograph- dergarten through grade 12, the pro- Bible School is a continuation of the mined by the Stable management. Post No. 3 will hold a Pancake Break- developing a problem with alcohol ing the underwater environment off gram will feature the following top- church’s commitment to serve the Applicants with previous experi- fast fundraiser on Saturday, Sep- as adults. the coast of New Jersey. It contains ics: Faith and Trust (Daniel Refuses local community. Echo Lake is a non- ence may be asked to demonstrate tember 21, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 5) Every 30 minutes in the U.S., a hundreds of color photographs of the King’s Food), Prayer and Bible denominational church that wel- their riding ability in order to be the American Legion, located at 1003 person is killed in an alcohol-related both aquatic creatures and unique Study (King Josiah Finds God’s Law), comes everyone in the community to placed in the appropriate class. North Avenue, West, in Westfield. car accident. artificial reefs, combined with Mr. Peace and Contentment (Paul Learns participate in its worship and other Riding classes are held Tues- The cost is $5 per person and I receive several referrals on a Segars’ personal accounts of his ex- to be Content), Fellowship and Fam- activities. days through Saturdays. Fall Troop includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, regular basis requesting help for plorations. ily (The Fellowship of the Early Parents may pre-register by send- will last for 10 weeks beginning bacon, sausage, coffee and juice. young adults, teens or children who This program will be free and open ing their child’s name and age to Renae Tuesday, September 3, and will Mimosas and Bloody Marys will be have been struggling with alcohol to all. Attendees are encouraged to Cancer Survivors Brown at [email protected]. culminate with the Fall Troop available for $3 each. use. This is not surprising. Alcohol register through the library’s website, Registration will take place August 10 Horse Show. The cost to partici- Proceeds will help support the is the number-one drug problem in scotlib.org, by calling (908) 322- Invited to Volunteer from 9 to 9:30 a.m. A welcome and pate begins at $255 for 10 classes, local American Legion, veterans America. What can a parent do? 5007, extension no. 204, or by e-mail AREA — Cancer Hope Network, opening ceremony will be held at 9:30 and varies with Union County resi- and Legion programs. Tickets will 1) Talk about alcohol use with at [email protected]. The Scotch a non-profit organization that pro- a.m., with the closing ceremony set dency status and troop assignment. be available at the door. For more your kids. The real truth…serious Plains Public Library is located at vides free and confidential one-on- for 3:30 p.m. For further information, Uniforms and helmets are required information, contact Sharon Knight drinking creates serious problems at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one block from one support to cancer patients and call (908) 233-4946. and must be provided at the rider’s at (336) 314-3494 or any age. Park Avenue, in the center of the their families, has announced it has expense. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 1, 2013 Page 9 See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 9-12 AMENT 3 RBI, LOFFREDO FIRES 3 PERFECT INNINGS More photos at www.goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports Chatham Jolts Westfield 11s For N.J. League Crown, 7-4

By DAVID B. CORBIN in the semifinal. They are a very singles, Christian Pansini singled, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times strong team. We put up nine runs stole a base and scored twice, and One big inning made the differ- against them. We were lucky we Victor Coustan doubled. Jack Reilly ence in the outcome of the North caught them on a night when they singled and Andrew Echausse walked Jersey All-Star League championship were playing state championship and scored once. game between the Chatham baseball game the following night,” Chatham Cook started on the mound for 11s and the Westfield 11s at Gumbert Head Coach Andy Bergman said. Chatham and allowed three runs on 1 Field in Westfield on July 29. Chatham totaled seven hits. Nick two hits and three walks, while strik- Having the draw as the home team, Knezovik drilled a two-run double ing out two in three innings. Clark the Chatham Little Cougars sent all and scored once. Gavin Glasgow pitched three innings and ceded one 12 of their players to the plate in the doubled and scored once. Mac Clark run on four hits, while walking one bottom of the second inning and had an RBI single and scored once. and fanning one. Echausse pitched scored seven runs then managed to Ryan Drum and Andrew Mitzak each the first two innings for Westfield, hold off come back attempts by singled and scored once. Ben and walked two and struck out two. Leo Westfield to earn a 7-4 victory and Ryan Krill each singled. Tyler Cook Loffredo pitched the final three in- the North Jersey League crown. (RBI) and Luke Fekete each scored nings and retired all nine Cougars he Chatham’s trip to the champion- once. faced. ship game was not easy with such Westfield totaled six hits and the “Leo Loffredo is a tremendous David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times opponents as Scotch Plains-Fanwood most effective one came off the bat of pitcher. He’s had Chatham’s number JUGGLING THE BALL...Westfield Blue second baseman Aiden Gilman, left, juggles the ball as Raider Josh Canavan and the Cranford Cougars, who just Ethan Ament, who slipped a two-run all year. He shut them down and held steals second in the first inning at Gumbert 2 Field in Westfield on Julky 24. won the Cal Ripken State Title. triple past the legs of the centerfielder. us in contention. Chatham can hit the “We beat Scotch Plains in the first He also added a third RBI in the fifth ball all over the field. We’ve had WF’s RILEY, FLYNN SPARK WIN; SPF’s MERKEL 3 RBI round then we had to beat Cranford inning. Nick Russo tapped a pair of CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

More photos at www.goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports WF Blue 12s Sting SPF Blue In Central Jersey Semis, 8-7

By DAVID B. CORBIN round of the Central Jersey League four runs on two hits and five walks, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times playoffs at Gumbert 2 Field in while striking out four in three in- Charlie Riley rapped a ground-rule Westfield on July 24. nings. Dan Wilkinson pitched the fi- double in the bottom of the sixth The Raider Blue actually had a 9- nal three innings and allowed four inning to score Matt Crowley with 5 advantage in hits, but Westfield runs on three hits and two walks, the tying run then Sean Flynn drilled Blue made very good use of seven while fanning three. a walk-off RBI single to earn the walks, combining eight stolen bases “Passed balls and walks really beat Westfield Blue U12 baseball team an with numerous passed balls or wild us tonight. Their leadoff batter got on 8-7 victory over the Scotch Plains- pitches and a balk. John Kaminskas about every inning. The first three Fanwood (SPF) Blue in the semifinal started on the mound and yielded CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times BACK IN THE NICK OF TIME...Westfield base runner Christian Pancini dives back to third in the nick of time just before Chatham third baseman Gavin Glasgow makes the tag during the North Jersey League championship gameat Gumbert 1 Field in Westfield on July 29. Chatham held on for a 7-4 victory. MELILLO RAPS GRAND SLAM; D’ANTICO 3 1Bs, 3 RBI Awnings Covers Linwood Inn In U.C. Sr. 50+ Softball, 14-1

By DAVID B. CORBIN centerfielder Steve Lerner and scored twice. Tom Breen also rapped Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times leftfielder Brian Schaefer, whose ag- three singles, while scoring three Angie Melillo blasted a grand slam gressiveness and willingness to risk times and adding an RBI. home run in the second inning to injury dazzled his opponents. Awnings’ Bruce Crawford tripled, send a loud and clear message to the In reality, Awnings Galore actually singled and scored once. Mike men of the Linwood Inn that Aw- plated 15 runs, but Melillo’s homer Kovatch slapped a pair of singles and nings Galore was on the road to a 14- made it seven runs in the inning and had an RBI. John Campanella singled 1 victory in Union County Senior a six-run rule was in effect at the time. twice, scored once and had an RBI. 50+ Softball League action at Every Awnings batter got a piece of Gary Cuttler doubled and scored Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains on the offensive action, and Melillo led twice. Neil Granstrand and pitcher July 25. the charge, going 2-for-4 with six Tom Colandro each singled and Awnings Galore’s 20-hit bombard- RBI and two runs scored. Frank scored once. ment overshadowed some fine de- D’Antico rapped three singles in his Colandro managed to spread fensive plays from Linwood Inn in- four at-bats, scored twice and added around Linwood Inn’s 11 hits, with fielders, second baseman John three RBI. Leadoff hitter Bobby the exception of the third inning when Esposito, shortstop Jim Sydlo and Lorincz belted a pair of singles and a he yielded four hits and their only third baseman Joe Menza, and double, walked once, had an RBI and CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GETTING THE FINAL OUT OF THE INNING...Linwood Inn second baseman John Esposito, tags the bag to get the force out on Awnings’ Tom Colandro for the third out of the seventh inning at Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains on July 25. HIRING A TOP AGENT ISN’T EXPENSIVE…IT’S PRICELESS!

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By FRED LECOMTE the bottom of the inning when Paul the fifth. Dennis Reilly pushed a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Costello bashed a double and scored single, and Floyd Roberts and Coady Six runs in the fifth inning pro- on Giordano’s RBI sac fly to center. Brown each collected their respec- vided a feisty St. George team enough But St. Anne plated four more runs in tive singles to load the pods. Next, punch to gain an 11-8, victory over the third. pitcher Jeff Friedlander lofted an RBI St. Anne in St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s “Top of the order,” hollered sac fly then Walch, DeProspero and Softball League action at Brookside McEvoy, who was batting 10th in the Stines brought home the bacon with Park in Scotch Plains on July 25. order. McEvoy heeded his call, poked an RBI each, and Gang drew sparks St. George posted an 18-hit attack a single and scored on Muratore’s with his two RBI single to complete and was led by Kevin Stines, who triple. the scoring and to give the Georgies rapped a triple, two singles and three “Way to spring out of the box,” a 10-5 lead. RBI. Leadoff batter Mike Walch and jeered Mike Flanagan, “You bring As St. Anne came to bat in the fifth, John DeProspero had three singles the oxygen Costello?” and McEvoy blurted, “Let’s go boys, and one RBI each. Glenn Gang slapped Flanagan followed with an RBI we need base runners.” a pair of singles and three RBI. single and Costello doubled to right His teammates grazed the Georgy St. Anne totaled 15 hits and were center. Giordano stepped to the plate boys with three runs. After register- led by crafty and, oh yes, he can still and lofted a RBI sac fly. Any notion ing two outs, Leso and Jim Killeen scald a ball, veteran Joe McEvoy, of a big inning vanished temporarily singled, and Tom Litterio was a happy who led the team with two singles when Gang, from his shortstop posi- guy when the ball fell in for a single David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times and two RBI. Steve Muratore tion, pulled off a diving grab of a that loaded the bases. Steve Polak WESTFIELD 12U GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAM...Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Tessa Verga and Molly Shiel; middle thumped a triple, two singles and steaming liner off the stick of Jerry answered the call with an RBI single row, Alexandra Borg, Emma Rogers, Maddie Parrish and Natalie Patterson; back row, Lucy Ritter, Julia Romano, Bridget scored a run, and pitcher Chris Russo. Leso, however, came to bat and self-proclaimed “Top of the or- Hyland, Muriel Maloney and Lauren Sullivan. Giordano contributed two runs. and ripped an RBI single to make the der batter,” Mr. McEvoy wiggled a St. George drew first blood with score, 5-3. two-run single up the middle. Galloping Hill to Host three runs in the top of the first in- St. George notched a run in the St. George added one run to their WF 12U Softball Girls Place ning. Walch and DeProspero led off fourth when DeProspero and Stines total in the seventh inning when Joe AJGA All-Star Event with respective singles and scored on each stung singles and Bob Ursino singled and Brown triggered The American Junior Golf Asso- Stines’ triple. Gang followed with an Cihanowyz cracked an RBI single. an RBI single. Third in Nat. East Division RBI single. ciation will head to New Jersey as 78 Six St. George men got their cleats St. George 300 160 1 11 St. Anne responded with one run in sparking on seven hits in the top of The Westfield girls 12U softball scored a team-leading 16 runs also of the nation’s top junior golfers com- St. Anne 104 030 0 8 team finished its season with a 7-4 led the team in hits with 16. pete in the Junior All-Star at Gallop- record and placed third in the Na- Tessa Verga finished with a .321 ing Hill on August 12 to 15, at Gal- tional East Division of the Parkway batting average and had an one base loping Hill Golf Course in Invitational Softball League after percentage of .424. Lucy Ritter was Kenilworth. defeating Kenilworth, 13-1. the “chief thief” with a team high 13 Characterized by its natural terrain “The girls have grown so much stolen bases. Ritter also had a .556 of rolling hills and valleys, Galloping this season and are really turning batting average. Lauren Sullivan Hill Golf Course is commonly re- into solid softball players. It has scored seven runs, added two RBI ferred to as “The Hill.” been a lot of fun working with this and swiped four bases. Catcher Julia The tournament practice round will age group and they should be proud Romano recorded eight assists and be held on Monday, August 12, while of the season they put together,” finished 10-for-11 in stolen bases. tournament rounds will be played Westfield Head Coach Caitlin Muriel Maloney pitched 35.2 in- Tuesday, August 13, through Thurs- MacDonald said. nings and recorded 26 strikeouts with day, August 15. Tee times will go off Several Blue Devil girls recorded an ERA of 2.70. Bridget Hyland the Nos. 1 and 10 tees from 7:30 – satisfying statistics. Molly Shiel fin- pitched 27.2 innings and recorded 9:30 a.m. Guests are welcome to at- ished with a .414 batting average 31 strikeouts. Second baseman tend and admission is free. For more and led the team with 14 RBI. Natalie Alexandra Borg led the team with information, visit ajga.org. Patterson recorded a team-leading 26 assists, and offensively she scored 14 bases-on-balls and turned in a 12 runs. Emma Rogers recorded 16 Probitas Verus Honos .455 batting average. Maddie Parrish putouts and scored seven runs.

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Congratulations Agents of the Month! Fred Lecomtefor The Westfield Leader and The Times ROUGH AND TUMBLE ACTION AT SECOND...St. George second baseman Mike Walch tumbles to the ground as St Anne’s Tom Letterio stumbles into second base at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains.

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In the Westfield walks, it could be a different story,” a leadoff walk and came all the way fourth, Flynn singled, stole two bases Raider Head Coach Andrew Mulvee around to score on DiFilippo’s single and scored on Tom McGuire’s sacri- said. to left. Crowley ripped a long drive, fice fly to center. “It was a tight game and through- but leftfielder Fugett hauled it in at Owen’s two-run double in the fifth out the whole thing. You go back- the fence. that scored Merkel and DiNizo put and-forth. This would have been for Westfield Blue manufactured two the Raiders in front, 7-5, but Westfield our guys a little motivation, because runs on no hits in the second to take a manufactured another run when it could have been their last game on 3-2 lead. Aiden Gilman drew a lead- Sandstedt walked, stole second, sped this field. It was motivation to get the off walk, stole second then scored on to third on a wild pitch and scored on job done, put the ball in play and get two passed balls. Sandstedt walked, Catanzaro’s groundout to short. timely hitting,” Westfield Blue Head stole second, advanced to third on a Sandstedt, playing shortstop, initi- Coach Chris Flynn said. ball in the dirt and scored on ated a second-to-first double play to The Raiders had their share of free Catanzaro’s groundout to first. hold SPF scoreless in the sixth then passes also with eight but managed The Raiders knotted the score in Crowley drew a walk with one out, only three stolen bases, while the third. After Canavan walked, stole second, strutted to third on a Westfield’s four pitchers yielded only centerfielder Gilman robbed balk and scored on Riley’s double to one wild pitch. Starting pitcher Jack Koseoglu of a hit with a great catch. right. Riley then stole third and Flynn Sandstedt, in two innings, allowed Wilkinson singled and with Canavan poked his game-winning RBI single two runs on four hits and one walk, on third, Merkel laid down his perfect to left. while striking out two. Matt McIntyre suicide squeeze. Shortstop Carlone “My son had to put the ball in play pitched the third inning, allowing one prevented further scoring with an and Charlie always makes contact. run on two hits and two walks. MJ unassisted double play. He is one of the most reliable hitters Catanzaro tossed the fourth and fifth “That was a big bunt play that we we have on the team. The boys give innings, allowing four runs on three didn’t do at the beginning of the year him a hard time, because he’s not the Fred Lecomtefor The Westfield Leader and The Times hits and four walks, while fanning that we are doing now. For me that’s fastest guy on the base paths, but he MAKING THE PUTOUT AT FIRST BASE...Westfield White first baseman Sean Root makes the putout at first base as two. Mike Carlone pitched shutout the most important part,” Coach got to third with one out, which en- the Springfield runner sprints towards the base. The Westfield White 12U team tallied an 11-1 victory over Springfield in ball in the sixth, allowing only one Mulvee said. abled us to score on an out if we had the semifinal round of the Central Jersey League Tournament at Gumbert 1 Field in Westfield on July 24. walk. Crowley’s solo homer into the park- to. It made them bring the infield up. Flynn finished 2-for-2 with a walk, ing lot got out of town in a hurry in the It was a good game,” Coach Flynn WF PITCHERS WOLF AND ROOT SILENCE MINUTEMEN a run scored, an RBI and a stolen Westfield third then SPF plated two said. base. Riley also stole third base in in the fourth to seize a 5-4 lead. Fugett Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 201 220 7 that crucial sixth inning that set up his reached base on an error and later Westfield Blue 121 112 8 winning score. Crowley also blasted managed to score on a wild pitch. WF White Stops Springfield a solo home run in the third inning. Jack DiFilippo had an RBI single. Sandstedt scored twice, and Catanzaro had a pair of RBI in his two plate appearances. In Central Jersey League, 11-1 Raider Nick Merkel provided a two- run double, a successful suicide By FRED LECOMTE Villalba singled in the fourth inning. them down,” Coach Root said. squeeze bunt RBI and a run scored Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Hubbart was robbed of a base hit on In the fourth inning, Westfield took after a walk. Miles Owens went 2- With the Central Jersey League a fine defensive play from Westfield conclusive action with four runs. Jake for-2 with a two-run double and a run Tournament upper bracket crown up White shortstop John Humiston in Saltzer sizzled a hot liner up the scored. Wilkinson singled twice and for grabs, the Westfield White 12U the second and Petruzziello returned middle, advanced to second and scored once. Josh Canavan walked baseball team came one step closer to the dugout empty handed on scored on Wolf’s double to center. twice, scored twice, added an RBI to making its dream a reality with an Nathan Hefner’s fine play in the fourth Rosen and Alfano were issued free and stole two bases (one as a courtesy 11-1 triumph over the Springfield inning. passes and Hefner did the rest as the runner). Angelo DiNizo singled and Minutemen in the semifinal round at “Having Boley back; a key part of umpire stepped in to halt the contest. scored, and drew a walk. Charlie Gumbert 1 Field in Westfield on our middle infield, has allowed us to “I did not say anything to anyone Fugett singled, walked and scored July 24. adjust and put kids back into positions in the dugout, but I was hoping with once. Carter Pompino singled, Jon Westfield received solid pitching where they really had strength. I look a possible game tomorrow that the Koseoglu walked twice and Ted performances from starter Ethan Wolf at Humiston, the shortstop, and the boys would do what they needed to Giandana walked once. and reliever Sean Root and also got way he’s very patient; doesn’t rush the do, and we could save a couple of our “It’s always a tight game against an across-the-board hitting attack. throws to first. At third base, Andrew pitchers and they did,” Coach Root them. We hit the ball well tonight. “We’re feeling pretty good. We Caminiti has really gotten solid. Hefner said. What I liked was some of the guys have a couple of key players back has really been playing solid for us. I who haven’t been hitting a lot, came that have been out for the past few Springfield 010 0 1 out and got big hits,” Coach Mulvee got confidence with all of our 12 guys. Westfield 106 4 11 weeks due to injury and they are I can put anyone in any position, and said. David B. 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Jeff Villani tripled with a single to right-center. and singled in his three at-bats, and Awnings clouded Linwood’s hopes pitcher Tommy Sciano singled twice even more with four runs in the fourth. in his three plate appearances. Stu Lorincz doubled to center and Melillo Lukowiak, Sydlo and Lerner each yanked a single to left. An error at contributed a single. third allowed Lorincz to score and After Awnings failed to score in the Cuttler to reach first. Granstrand rico- top of the first inning, Linwood Inn cheted a hard single off the pitcher’s threatened with Sarica on third and leg, D’Antico lined a two-run single Menza on first, but Awnings’ reliable to center then Granstrand also scored leftfielder Granstrand hauled in when the relay from center rolled out Sydlo’s long fly ball. of play. Crawford opened Awnings’ second In the fifth, Breen, who reached inning with a triple over the leftfielder’s base on an error, scored on Melillo’s David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times head. D’Antico chopped an RBI single sacrifice fly to center to make the NORTH NJ STATE CHAMPS...The Cranford 11U baseball team recently won MADE IN THE SHADE...Westfield’s Jack Reilly dives back to first before the North N.J. State Championship. Pictured, left to right, are: bottom row; Evan Chatham first baseman Andrew Bergman gets the throw from his pitcher. past second. Kovatch and Breen singled, score, 13-1. In the Linwood fifth, Campanella poked an RBI single and Awnings shortstop Cuttler made a Kanterman, Jack Jarosz, Nick Black, Max Wischusen, Pat Williams and Will Robinson; top row, Austin Williams, Jeremy Ruka, Mike Murphy, Jake Van Colandro hit into a force-out at home. spectacular leaping stab of Menza’s Dam, Connor Katz and Chris Guiditta. Coaches: Rob Kanterman, Jim Ruka, Lorincz skid an RBI single and Melillo vicious liner to end the inning. Mike Katz and Rich Wischusen. Chatham Jolts Westfield, 7-4 hammered his grand slam to far right In the sixth, Linwood leftfielder field to end the barrage. Schaefer hauled in a wicked shot off CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Two more Awnings men covered the bat of Kovatch then Awnings Cranford 11s Crowned North N.J. Champions some big battles with them this year, the field with their heads up. That’s home in the third. Cuttler slashed a leftfielder Granstrand snagged a liner The Cranford 11U baseball team become the 11U Northern N.J. State including one game which they beat what we want them to learn,” Coach leadoff double, D’Antico singled to off the bat of Villani. Awnings plated defeated Milburn, 4-3, on July 24 in Champs. The Cougars and will next us 16-15. For him to come out and Ament said. center, Kovatch wobbled an RBI its final run in the seventh when Breen the semifinals and then beat Monroe, play in Regionals this Friday in Bask- give us a fighting chance, I am very Westfield 003 010 4 single by second and Breen bopped scribbled a single over third and later 2-1 in the State Final on July 26 to ing Ridge. happy for him,” Westfield Head Coach Chatham 070 00x 7 an RBI single to left. skipped home on Melillo’s groundout Noah Ament said. The Innmen got on the scoreboard to second. Beginning with Glasgow’s leadoff in the third. Lerner singled to center, St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s WTA Open Singles Awnings Galore 062 410 1 14 double in the second, Chatham com- but Sarica’s grounder to short resulted Linwood Inn 001 000 0 1 bined six of their seven hits with a Tennis Ladder Results: pair of walks, an error, a wild pitch, a Softball League Standings: passed ball and a balk to seize their 7- The end of the sixth reporting pe- SPF H.S. Boosters to Host (solo HR) and Mike Cunningham (3- 0 lead. Highlighted by Ament’s two- riod has seen one minor change to the ANGELS DIVISION: run triple) provided the spark in those run rap into center, Westfield plated top five after a major change at the (As of July 27:) innings. Tom Fazio and Nam-June three runs in the third. end of the last period. Blair Lehnert Golf Outing Fundraiser TEAM W L Pct Joe had four hits apiece for St. Ant’s. Westfield had Reilly on third in the remained in the top spot by virtue of St. Anthony 10 3 .789 Daryl Fornuff, Tom DeCataldo and fourth inning, but strong defense, es- a 6-0, 6-1 win over Doug Loffredo. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High These improvements were done St. George 8 7 .533 Billy Aumenta had two hits for St. pecially from third baseman Glasgow Andrew Federbusch rebounded from School Athletic Boosters is hosting a with the intention of providing ben- St. Alexander 5 8 .385 Jude. and first baseman Andrew Bergman, the loss of the top spot last period golf outing at Shackamaxon Country efits that go beyond just the athletes. SAINTS DIVISION: St. George 11, St. Anne 8 prevented a score. Westfield did, how- with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Tuyen Diep Club on August 19. This is their ma- They also benefited the entire student With the game knotted 4-4, St. ever, add a run in the fifth. Pancini thus keeping the second seed. Robert jor fundraising event for the year, and body, which uses the facilities for TEAM W L Pct St. Maximillian 9 4 .692 George’s bats came alive and plated singled and advanced to third on some Errazo maintained the third spot with the goal is to have 80 to 100 golfers physical education and extra-curricu- six in the fifth to put away St. Anne. passed balls. Danny Varano walked wins over Joshua Suri (6-1, 6-1) and attend the event. lar events, as well as many of the St. Nicholas 7 5 .583 St. Francis 5 8 ,385 Kevin Stines, Glenn Gang and Mike then Pancini scored on Ament’s hard Richard Pardo (6-1, 7-5). Marc The Athletic Boosters support stu- town youth sports organizations that Walch (3 hits each) led George. Steve grounder to third that was handled by Rappoport broke into the top five for dent athletes, across 23 sports; fund- use them after hours and on week- APOSTLES DIVISION: Muratore had three hits for Anne. Glasgow. the first time this year at the four spot ing College Scholarships, Capital ends. TEAM W L Pct St. Alexander 11, St. Nicholas 6 Westfield made one last attempt to with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Diep. Improvements and Enhanced Coach- There are many ways to support St. Anne 5 7 .417 St. Alex put up four runs in the score in the sixth. Coustan doubled to Rappoport followed up that win ing Tools. The Boosters invest ap- the Boosters’ venture: Advertise at St. Jude 4 6 .400 sixth to seal the deal. Matt Brown (2- leftfield and Russo looped a two-out with a 6-4, 3-6, 12-8 (tiebreak) win proximately $20,000 in SPF athletes events and throughout the year, do- St. Joseph 4 9 .308 for-3, 2 triples, 2 RBI), Rob Stratton single over third, but a long fly ball over Pardo. With the loss to annually, only limited by fundraising nations of gift cards or goods for St. Maximilian 17, St. Joseph 8 (3-for-3, 4 RBI) led St. Alex. Nash was hauled in by the centerfielder. Rappoport, Diep dropped to the fifth success. raffles and prizes, signup as a golfer, Mad Max scored 12 in the first two Warfield and Jim Richey had three “That’s one of things I am most spot. Pardo remained the most active SPF Boosters spending this year or sponsor a client(s) to play, adver- innings. Bruce Evans, Rob Zerafa hits for St. Nick. proud about. They never quit. That member with four matches for the included: $6,000 – College Scholar- tise the outing in your place of busi- and Russ Voorhees had four hits each St. Anthony 23, St. Anne 8 last two playoff games we were los- period and 17 on the season. ship Grants, $3,000 – HUDL Coach- ness. for the Maxies. Ed Villaverde, Pete St. Anthony plated eight runs in the ing at one point in both games. The There are two more periods left on ing software, also used by College Golf Outing Details: Chemidlin and Rich Pitonzo had three second. Eric Hastrup (5 hits, 5 RBI) other teams had us in a hole. We could the season with playoffs to follow Recruiters, $11,000 – Varsity Awards, Cost is $200 Per Player for Lunch, or more hits for the Joes. set the table for emerging slugger have quit and given up, but we fought thereafter. To qualify for the play- Senior Banquet, and a Track State Golf and Dinner. It includes a $50 tax St. Francis 13, St. Jude 2 John Junguenet (HR, 5 RBI). Kevin back and ended up on top. Today, we offs, each member must have played Championship Ring deductible donation. Dinner only is St. Francis’ crafty veteran Frank Woodring, Eddie Marchelitis and got in a hole. We missed a few plays eight matches. The next reporting Recently, the Boosters contributed $66 Per Person. Musical Entertain- Chupko turned in a performance for Nam June Joe all had four hits for the in that second inning, but we kept our period ends on August 11. Please to the Turf-it Project, subsidized the ment is provided by “The the ages and helped his own cause Ants. Captain Jim Killeen, Tom heads up, battled back and had report all match activity to Richard Main Gym renovation, and pledged Moonglowers”. For further informa- with four hits. Steve Mavrakes, Eric Swales and Pete Costello led the chances to tie this game up,” Coach Pardo at [email protected]. $10,000 to upgrade the indoor/out- tion, please feel free to reach Jim Fisher, Jim Barba and Reinaldo Annies. Ament said. 1.B Lehnert(8)* 16.Jason Krauss(4) door sound systems. Killeen at (908)-723-2224. Santiago led Fran offensively. Tom St. George 14, St. Joseph 7 “Our fielding was really strong to- 2. Federbusch(6)*17.I Bouchouev(2) 3.Rob Errazo (8)* 18.D Loffredo(4)* DeCataldo and Joe Dechiaro had three The 5th, the George boys put up night. Every time we play Westfield, hits for the Judesters. nine runs in the final two innings. it’s a great game. 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It is the intent of the Township of Scotch reserved for the select few who consistently deliver Plains to make an award to Foley Power Parkway Invitational League Ameri- Mattie Waller grounded out to end the Systems pursuant to the proposal submit- can League West division, finishing inning. Westfield threatened in the value to their clients. With unparalleled dignity and ted in response to the Township of Scotch with a 6-4 record. third with Hailey Stogner and Allie grace, Hye-Young Choi continues to provide an Plains for: “I always tell the girls that positive Fernandez reaching first and second inspired level of service and outstanding results. * One (1) UL2200 Caterpillar Emer- thoughts reap positive results,” stated but failed to score. gency Generator Model G80LG4 Natu- Head Coach Karla Babb. “The girls Despite a three strikeout perfor- ral Gas fueled, rated 80kW Standby never gave in, keeping their spirit and Hye-Young Choi Power, 240/120 Volt, Single Phase, 3 mance by pitcher Sally Crandell, wire, 1800 rpm, 60 Hertz. Subject to intensity up. I am so proud of their Warren scored two unanswered runs Sales Associate Dealer Stock and Buyer Approval. accomplishments and, especially, to in the fourth and another four runs in Top 1% of all Coldwell Banker Agents Internationally The intended award for NJPA Contract # make the playoffs. Each player did the fifth to take a 7-3 lead. Catcher Member of Coldwell Banker President’s Elite 092409-CAT has been established as: their job to put the team in a position Molly Stogner did manage to block a Caterpillar Inc, 100 NE Adams Street, to win”. wild pitch, fire to third baseman Hailey Email: [email protected] Peoria, Illinois 61629 On July 23, Westfield faced War- Stogner, who tagged out the runner Direct: (908) 301-2015 Contract for this purchase may be viewed ren to battle for third place in the trying to steal third. online at: (www.scotchplainsnj.gov) playoffs. After pulling ahead 3-1 lead, “We had a terrific season, the girls Cell: (908) 938-9248 Vendors wishing to participate for pur- Westfield came up short against learned and further developed their poses of competitive pricing must submit proposals no later than 10 days following Warren’s clutch hitting and dominant skills, we made a good team this the release of the Public Notice. Submit- pitching. summer,” noted Assistant Coach Scott tals may be sent to the Township Clerks Warren jumped out 1-0 in the bot- Stogner”. Office at 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, tom of the first inning and continued “This was a tremendous learning New Jersey 07076. to threaten. With runners on base, opportunity for our girls to play at this The Township of Scotch Plains is per- Westfield shortstop Allie Fernandez level and gain the experience committed to join a national cooperative purchasing agreement under the authority of snagged a line drive and threw to first peting against so many other talented (N.J.S.A. 52:34-6.2 (b) (3). baseman Mia Fleming to complete teams in the Parkway League and in Westfield East Office: 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 • (908) 233-5555 Comment period ends August 13, 2013. an inning-ending double play. our tournaments. We are becoming Westfield’s Mia Fleming tapped a our own force to be reckoned with, BOZENA LACINA, RMC ColdwellBankerMoves.com Municipal Clerk leadoff single in the second inning. look out next season!” added Assis- © 2013 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. 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New executive board members for 2013-2014, pictured from left CALL (732) 972-4090 Professional Free Shabbat Dinner on Crystal Plaza, located at 305 West www.absolutebestcare.com Friday, August 9, at 6:30 p.m. to right, are: Howard Cohen, secretary; Alice Fertig, treasurer; Rich Coltrera, FREELANCERS WANTED Northfield Avenue in Livingston. vice-president, and Bill Foley, president. ESTATE SALE Young professionals between the Strong, detail-oriented writers SAGE will honor Dr. Rosalind ages of 23 and 33 are invited to learn with professional demeanor Dorlen and present her with the OWL Saturday, Aug 3; 9am - 3pm; about the B’nai B’rith Young Profes- Westfield Foundation Posts needed to cover local Award. The benefit event also will 608 Vermont St, Westfield NJ sional Network – New Jersey. Inter- government meetings. Must be include a presentation by Dr. Dorlen Furniture, bedroom items, bath- ested persons are asked to respond to able to meet deadlines, know on “The Road to Resilience,” as well room items, kitchen ware, and Danielle L. Ross, Esq. at Second Qr. Grant Recipients how to write a lead, and take as a cocktail reception, sit-down din- other estate items for sale. [email protected]. an active interest in their beats ner and auction to benefit SAGE’s WESTFIELD – The Westfield treasurer, and Howard Cohen, secre- in order to develop news programs and services. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE tary. Eighty individuals have served as Foundation met in May to distribute stories. Please email Invitations and corporate sponsor- NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION more than $29,000 in grants to seven trustees in the past and there currently resume and clips to: ships currently are available by call- DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES programs and projects. These grants are 16 trustees serving on the Founda- ing (908) 598-5504 or e-mailing 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 600 will help to fund a Young Entrepre- tion board. [email protected] [email protected]. TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 The Westfield Foundation was es- Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 neurs Academy, support families liv- A.M. on 8/20/13, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified ing with cancer and purchase equip- tablished in 1975 as an institution under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-1C, 1st Floor E & O ment for a pre-school program, determined to enhance and enrich Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, among other initiatives. the lives of those in Westfield and New Jersey 08625; for: surrounding communities. The Maintenance Stormwater Facilities Restoration Contract, North/Central – 2013; The Westfield Foundation favors Various Locations, North/Central Region; Counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, grants for programs or projects that founders strongly believed, “Com- Hunterdon, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren; focus primarily on the community of munities endure, but their needs 100% State; DP No: 13411 Westfield or groups serving the change. What a better way to address Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 N.J.A.C 17:27. the evolving needs of a community The awarded bidder must provide a completed Contractor Certification and Disclosure Westfield community. The areas of of Political Contribution Form(s) according to both P.L 2205, C.51 and Executive Order focus include: education; the arts and over time, than for people to create a No. 117 within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Executive Order No: 117 is other cultural activities; civic, health pool of funds that will last forever.” effective on November 15, 2008. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders must be and human services; community de- The Foundation relies solely on registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, Business donations from the community. Its Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of valid velopment and the conservation and business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the preservation of historical resources. funds are professionally invested and “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. This quarter’s recipients include: the income generated is granted to 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of Emmanuel Cancer Foundation, carefully screened applicants Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. The awarded bidder must provide proof throughout the year. The Foundation of PWCR within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Westfield Area Chamber of Com- The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 merce, Summit Speech School, has distributed over $4.2 million since U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the Planned Parenthood, Imagine, Inc., its inception. More than 160 different Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to the Westfield Community Band and agencies, organizations and programs submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on have been awarded grants. the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. Furniture Assist. In addition, the trust- Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid ees approved a $100,000 grant to the Donations to the Westfield Founda- Photo Courtesy of Jim Lowney/County of Union Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe Westfield Area “Y,” to be paid in tion are tax-deductible. For more in- CADETTE HONORS...Union County Freeholders Alexander Mirabella and follow the instructions on the website. 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PUBLICATION Hearing Society Announces Scholarship Recipients AREA – At a recent meeting of majoring in automotive technology. the board of directors of The Hear- This award is designated in honor of ing Society, Scholarship Chair- the Society’s Director Emeritus, who woman Pat Hanigan of Mountain- recently retired as longtime director side announced the recipients of the of the organization. Society’s 2013-2014 scholarship Additional awards have been grants. The following local high- granted to Ginger Allcock, of school graduates were named: Cranford High School, who plans to Marissa DiDonna, a graduate of attend the College of New Jersey as Governor Livingston High School in an English major, and to Joaquin Berkeley Heights, has been awarded Brenes of Somerville, who attended the Sarah H. McGee Memorial Schol- Governor Livingston High School arship. She will attend the Rochester and currently is a sophomore at Institute of Technology, National In- Raritan Valley Community College. stitute for the Deaf, and plans to ma- These awards also will be renewable jor in photography. This scholarship if grades are maintained. UNITED STATES OF AWESOME…Wardlaw-Hartridge cheerleaders Tanisha is named in honor of the founder of Ms. Hanigan additionally announced Lakha, left, and Lorianna Carlucci of Edison display the giant check for $7,000 The Hearing Society and is renew- that current scholarship recipients MUMMIES OF THE WORLD…Dr. Michael Zimmerman – currently at Villanova they presented to the Union Beach Fire Department at the Red, White and You able for three years if satisfactory Christine Bacino of Union and Gabriella University and previously affiliated with the University of Manchester in En- celebration on July 3. grades are maintained. Pirrone of Westfield have had their gland – visited Edison Intermediate School’s sixth-grade Eastern Cultures Kevin Przystawski from Arthur L. previously awarded grants renewed for classes to discuss his work in Egypt with mummies. Johnson High School in Clark will the upcoming scholastic year. W-H Cheerleaders Support receive the newly instituted Katherine The Hearing Society is a not-for- Students Learn About Schmitt Scholarship. He plans to at- profit organization that has been help- tend Brookdale Community College, ing people with hearing problems in Egypt From Professor Union Beach at Celebration the Union County area since 1929, WESTFIELD – Guest speaker, Dr. EDISON - Wardlaw-Hartridge (W- Strong” bracelets. The cheerleaders and awarding scholarships to high- Michael Zimmerman – currently at Miami University H) cheerleaders, Lorianna Carlucci and distributed 200 free bracelets to mem- school graduates with documented Villanova University and previously Tanisha Lakha of Edison, represented bers of the Union Beach community at hearing loss since 1983. For more affiliated with the University of Awards Degrees their school and team with pride at the the celebration. information about the Society and its Manchester in England – visited OXFORD, Ohio – Miami Univer- Red, White and You celebration in “Our team was truly inspired by the other activities, contact Alice Knecht Edison Intermediate School’s sixth- sity awarded 3,678 degrees to stu- Union Beach on July 3. The event attitude and selflessness of the citizens Clark University at (908) 688-8241 (voice) or e-mail grade Eastern Cultures classes to dents during spring commencement received national coverage by Destina- of this town as well as the Union Beach [email protected]. discuss his work in Egypt with mum- exercises May 11 at Yager Stadium. tion America, a cable network dedi- Fire Department,” said Lorianna, a team Announces Dean’s List mies. Kimberly Sheran Berke of West- cated to showcasing what they call the captain who recently graduated and WORCESTER, Mass. – Hannah J. Dr. Zimmerman is a professor of field received a Bachelor of Science “United States of Awesome” and will will be attending Philadelphia Univer- Millen and Thomas J. Snyder, both of paleo-pathology – the study of an- in Business degree Cum Laude. air later this summer. sity. “Despite personal losses, these Westfield, have been named to sec- cient diseases. Social Studies teacher Harrison Charles Sacks of West- The W-H girls, who were joined by volunteer fire fighters continued to put ond honors on the Clark University Rob Maver explained, “Dr. field received a Bachelor of Arts de- coach Brooke Sofield of Howell, loved their community before themselves. Dean’s List. This selection marks out- Zimmerman has tried to isolate the gree. being part of the national event. Desti- They responded to every call despite standing academic achievement dur- diseases that ancient Egyptians died nation America’s Red, White and You major losses in facilities and vehicles. ing the Spring 2013 semester. from by studying mummies. He has Miami University contest received more than 3,500 en- Ultimately, we believe that our dona- Lawrence University also worked with mummies in other tries from Americans nationwide shar- tion to the fire department will aid the parts of the world, notably Alaska.” Announces Dean’s List ing moving stories of why their towns greater community.” Announces Dean’s List In addition to a fact-filled slide pre- OXFORD, Ohio – Miami Univer- deserve an All-American celebration. The event included remarks from APPLETON, Wis. – Jill Salisbury sentation, Dr. Zimmerman shared sity students who ranked in the top 20 Union Beach, and Fayetville, N.C. were Congressmen Rush Holt and Frank of Westfield has been named to the with the Westfield students his study percent of undergraduate students selected as the winners. Pallone and several Union Beach offi- 2013 Lawrence University dean’s list of nutrition in ancient Egypt, the within each division for the second Lorianna and Tanisha presented a cials. Musical performances by After for maintaining a 3.4 grade point danger of parasites and the role that semester 2012-2013 have been named check for $7,000 to recently retired the Reign and The Mavericks enter- University of Hartford average or higher for the full past the government had in providing to the dean’s list recognizing aca- Union Beach Fire Chief Rob LaBerta, tained thousands of patrons as they academic year. A 2011 graduate of food. He also presented statistics on demic performance. who wrote his town’s application for enjoyed barbecue food from the Announces Grads Westfield High School, she is the current diseases in Egypt. Kimberly Sheran Berke of West- the contest. The W-H cheerleaders Pitmasters and other vendors. The party WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – The daughter of Carl Salisbury and Casey field and Eleanor Margaret Callinan raised the money primarily through the concluded with a traditional Fourth of following local students graduated Chandler. of Westfield. sale of “Restore the Shore – Jersey July fireworks display. from the University of Hartford dur- “Being able to go to the celebration ing spring commencement: PUBLIC NOTICE in Union Beach helped us see where Yoness Darouichi of Mountain- our donations were going,” Ms. Sofield side, with a Bachelor of Science. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY said. “We were able to meet members Keith Hellhake of Cranford, with CHANCERY DIVISION UNION COUNTY of the community and see how they are an Associate in Arts. DOCKET NO. F-028989-12 recovering from the storm. Nothing Kevin Murphy of Westfield, with Alvernia Announces FILE NO. 15822-12 was better than hearing the crowd cheer a Bachelor of Arts. NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT as Lorianna and Tanisha presented the Samuel Ross of Westfield, with a Dean’s List McDaniel College (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: $7,000 check to the fire department.” Bachelor of Science. Dickinson College READING, Pa. – The following STACEY A. YORK; PATRICE local students have been named to Announces Grads S. RANDELL; PATRICIA A. PUBLIC NOTICE Announces Dean’s List Alvernia University’s Dean’s List for WESTMINSTER, Md. - McDaniel GREENWOOD; Univ. of Hartford TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS CARLISLE, Pa. – Anna H. the spring 2013 semester: College awarded more than 370 YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD Announces Dean’s List Leistikow, a rising junior international Jill Pate, of Westfield, a junior Spe- bachelor’s degrees May 25, at the REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO CONTRACT UNDER THE NATIONAL AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – The studies major at Dickinson College, cial Education Pre K-8 major and a College’s 143rd Commencement. JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE COOP- neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 University of Hartford has an- has been named to the dean’s list for graduate of Westfield High School. Michael J. Woglom of Cranford ERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to nounced that the following local the spring 2013 semester. A graduate Brian Ray, of Cranford, a senior graduated with a Bachelor of Arts the Amended Complaint filed in a Civil Notice of Intent to Award contract students have been named to the of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Political Science major and a gradu- degree in Exercise Science and Physi- Action, in which US BANK CUSTODIAN under the National Joint Powers Alli- FOR LLF1NJ is the plaintiff and KELLY L. ance Cooperative Purchasing Agree- Dean’s List for Spring 2013. School, she is the daughter of Drs. ate of Cranford High School. cal Education. GREENWOOD, ET ALS; are defendants, ment for the purchase of: Caroline Leber of Cranford, Dean and Kathleen Leistikow of Kristen Rupp, of Cranford, a jun- Patrick P. Woglom of Cranford pending in the Superior Court of New Jer- * One (1) Ford F550 regular cab, Megan Rendon of Westfield and Scotch Plains. ior Criminal Justice major and a graduated with a Bachelor of Arts sey, Chancery Division, UNION County GVWR 18,000 lbs, 60 inch chassis cab Samuel Ross of Westfield. All students earning a position on graduate of Cranford High School. degree in Physics. and bearing Docket No. F-028989-12 within to axle length, 4 x 2 drivetrain, with 102 thirty-five (35) days after August 1, 2013 the dean’s list, a recognition of aca- To be eligible for the Dean’s List, inch universal small aerial body hav- exclusive of such date. If you fail to answer demic excellence, must have a grade students must carry a semester GPA ing 42.8 feet working height (insulated) or appear in accordance with Rule 4:4-6, PUBLIC NOTICE articulating telescopic aerial device point average of 3.7 or above on a 4.0 of 3.5 or better and take a minimum goleader.com Judgment by Default may be rendered including H Frame outriggers and GPA scale for the semester. of 12 credits. against you for relief demanded in the UNION COUNTY BOARD outrigger pads, secondary stowage Amended Complaint. You shall file your OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS system, cab guard, with platform and Answer and Proof of Service in duplicate NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD lower hydraulic tool circuits. Unit, body, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE with the Clerk of the Superior Court of New Date Adopted: 7/25/13 and chassis to be painted Ford Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - CN Public Notice is hereby given that the UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD Red. Delivery within 45 days of award 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in accor- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of contract. dance with the Rules of Civil Practice and ers has awarded a contract without com- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Procedure. The Township of Scotch Plains NJ, petitive bidding as an Professional service Date Adopted: 7/25/13 Date Adopted: 7/25/13 Date Adopted: 7/25/13 You are further advised that if you are Department of Public Property, 430 Park pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the unable to obtain an attorney you may com- Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey contract and the resolution authorizing it is Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- municate with the Lawyer Referral Service 07076 intends to participate in the Na- available for public inspection in the Office ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- of the County of Venue and that if you tional Joint Powers Alliance Cooperative of the Clerk of the Board. petitive bidding as an extraordinary petitive bidding as an Professional service petitive bidding as an Professional service unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This cannot afford an attorney, you may com- contract for the purchase of: RESOLUTION NO: 2013-613 pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This municate with the Legal Services Office of 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is * One (1) Ford F550 regular cab, AWARDED TO: Pharma-Care, Inc, the County of Venue. The telephone num- resolution authorizing it is available for available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office GVWR 18,000 lbs, 60 inch chassis cab Clark, New Jersey ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. to axle length, 4 x 2 drivetrain, with 102 SERVICES: for the purpose of providing yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal of the Board. inch universal small aerial body hav- pharmacy consulting services RESOLUTION NO: 2013-619 RESOLUTION NO: 2013-627 Services Office 908-354-4340. ing 42.8 feet working height (insulated) PERIOD: September 1, 2013- August RESOLUTION NO: 2013-601 AWARDED TO: T & M Associates, AWARDED TO: Atlantic Diagnostic THE ACTION has been instituted for the articulating telescopic aerial device 31, 2014 AWARDED TO: Economic Planning Middletown, New Jersey Laboratories, Bensalem, Pennsylvania purpose of foreclosing the following tax including H Frame outriggers and COSTS: in the amount of $73,080.00 Group, Edison, New Jersey SERVICES: to provide Workplace Health SERVICES: for the purpose of providing sale certificate: outrigger pads, secondary stowage James E. Pellettiere, Clerk SERVICES: RFP for Retirement Plan- and Safety Consulting Services toxicology services 1. A certain tax certificate 09-00097, system, cab guard, with platform and of the Board Chosen Freeholders ning Services PERIOD: August 1, 2013- July 31, 2014 PERIOD: August 1, 2013- July 31, 2014 sold on 10/22/2009, dated 10/23/2009, lower hydraulic tool circuits. Unit, body, 1 T - 8/1/13, The Leader Fee: $20.91 PERIOD: July 1, 2013- June 30, 2014 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COSTS: in an amount not to exceed and was recorded on 10/28/2009 in Book and chassis to be painted Ford COSTS: at no cost to the County $136,500.00 $50,000.00 12805 at Page 595, made by TERRI PUBLIC NOTICE Red. Delivery within 45 days of award James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, Clerk MALANDA, Collector of Taxes of UNION, of contract. UNION COUNTY BOARD of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders and State of New Jersey to EDISON TAX OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 1 T - 8/1/13, The Leader Fee: $20.91 1 T - 8/1/13, The Leader Fee: $20.91 1 T - 8/1/13, The Leader Fee: $20.91 SERVICES, LLC and subsequently as- Information regarding the contract may NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD signed to US BANK CUSTODIAN FOR be found at the Township Clerks Office, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Date Adopted: 7/25/13 LIENLOGIC FUND I, LLC on 5/31/2011 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Public Notice is hereby given that the and was recorded on 6/17/2011 in Assign- Jersey 07076 during regular business UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ment Book 1390 at Page 734 and subse- hours, as well as on the Township of Scotch OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ers has awarded a contract without com- quently assigned to plaintiff, US BANK Plains website at: NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD petitive bidding as an Professional service CUSTODIAN FOR LLF1NJ on 11/21/2011 (www.scotchplainsnj.gov) Date Adopted: 7/25/13 Date Adopted: 7/25/13 Date Adopted: 7/25/13 pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This and was recorded on 12/13/2011 in As- Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the The Township of Scotch Plains joined contract and the resolution authorizing it is signment Book 1394 at Page 299. This Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- the National Joint Powers Alliance on No- available for public inspection in the Office covers real estate located in UNION, ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- vember 14, 2011 as authorized by Resolu- of the Clerk of the Board. County of UNION, and State of New Jer- petitive bidding as an Professional service petitive bidding as an Professional service petitive bidding as an Professional service tion No. 2011-171. pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This sey, known as LOT 9 BLOCK 5811 as RESOLUTION NO: 2013-612 contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is shown on the Tax Assessment Map and It is the intent of the Township of Scotch AWARDED TO: Christina Strong, available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office Tax Map duplicate of UNION. and con- Plains to make an award to Altec Indus- Belle Meade, New Jersey of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. cerns premises commonly known as 313 tries Inc. pursuant to the proposal submit- SERVICES: for the purpose of providing OSWALD PL, UNION, New Jersey. ted in response to the Township of Scotch specialized legal services concerning sev- RESOLUTION NO: 2013-629 RESOLUTION NO: 2013-630 RESOLUTION NO: 2013-631 YOU, STACEY A. YORK, are made party Plains for: eral regulatory and reimbursement mat- amending (Resolution No. 2012-1009) amending (Resolution No. 2013-212) amending (Resolution No. 2012-762) defendant to the above foreclosure action ters to Runnells Specialized Hospital * One (1) Ford F550 regular cab, GVWR AWARDED TO: Weber Dowd Law of AWARDED TO: Palumbo & Renaud AWARDED TO: Palumbo & Renaud because on March 4, 2003, a child support PERIOD: September 1, 2013- August 18,000 lbs, 60 inch chassis cab to axle Woodland Park, New Jersey of Cranford, New Jersey of Cranford, New Jersey judgment was entered in the Superior Court 31, 2014 length, 4 x 2 drivetrain, with 102 inch SERVICES: in the matter entitled Gerald SERVICES: in the matter of Smith Mo- SERVICES: in the matter entitled Gerald of New Jersey, Union County, by Stacey A. COSTS: in an amount not to exceed universal small aerial body having 42.8 & Laura Hatton v. County of Union, et als. tors Reality Corp v. County of Union & Laura Hatton v. UC, et als. York against Michael Greenwood Jr. Said $15,000.00 feet working height (insulated) articu- COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COSTS: in an amount not to exceed judgment was entered as Judgment No. J- James E. Pellettiere, Clerk lating telescopic aerial device includ- $10,000.00 for a sum not to exceed $15,000.00 for a sum not to exceed $20,000.00 for a sum not to exceed 054133-2003, CS30817392A. Said judg- of the Board Chosen Freeholders ing H Frame outriggers and outrigger $20,000.00 $25,000.00 $35,000.00 ment is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. 1 T - 8/1/13, The Leader Fee: $22.95 pads, secondary stowage system, cab James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, Clerk YOU, PATRICE S. RANDELL, are made guard, with platform and lower hydrau- of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders party defendant to the above foreclosure PUBLIC NOTICE lic tool circuits. Unit, body, and chas- 1 T - 8/1/13, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T - 8/1/13, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T - 8/1/13, The Leader Fee: $21.42 action because on January 5, 2004, a child sis to be painted Ford Red. Delivery UNION COUNTY BOARD support judgment was entered in the Su- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE within 45 days of award of contract. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS perior Court of New Jersey, Essex County, NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD by Patrice S. Randell against Michael The intended award for NJPA Contract # Date Adopted: 7/25/13 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Greenwood Jr. Said judgment was en- 060311-AII has been established as: Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD tered as Judgment No. J-000970-2004, Altec Industries Inc., 33 Inverness Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 7/25/13 Date Adopted: 7/25/13 Date Adopted: 7/25/13 CS34767395A. Said judgment is subordi- Center Parkway, Birmingham Alabama ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the nate to the Plaintiff’s lien. 35232 petitive bidding as an Professional service Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- YOU, PATRICIA A. GREENWOOD, are Contract for this purchase may be viewed pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- made party defendant to the above fore- online at: (www.scotchplainsnj.gov) contract and the resolution authorizing it is petitive bidding as an Professional service petitive bidding as an Professional service petitive bidding as an Professional service closure action because on April 15, 1993, available for public inspection in the Office pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This a child support judgment was entered in Vendors wishing to participate for pur- of the Clerk of the Board. contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is the Superior Court of New Jersey, Union poses of competitive pricing must submit available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office County, by Patricia Greenwood against proposals no later than 10 days following RESOLUTION NO: 2013-622 of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. Michael G Greenwood. Said judgment was the release of the Public Notice. Submit- AWARDED TO: Maser Consulting, entered as Judgment No. J-143228-1993, tals may be sent to the Township Clerks P.A., of Red Bank, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO: 2013-632 RESOLUTION NO: 2013-633 RESOLUTION NO: 2013-634 CS81617684A. Said judgment is subordi- Office at 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, SERVICES: for the Bid Phase and the AWARDED TO: Alexander W. Booth, AWARDED TO: Kologi Simitz, Lin- AWARDED TO: Schwartz & Posnock, nate to the Plaintiff’s lien. New Jersey 07076. Design Services during the Construction Jersey City, New Jersey den, New Jersey Eatontown, New Jersey DATED: July 25, 2013 Phase and the Construction Administra- SERVICES: Special Counsel to repre- SERVICES: Special Counsel to repre- SERVICES: Special Counsel to repre- The Township of Scotch Plains is per- Elizabeth Ann Strom, Clerk tion and Inspection Services Phase for the sent Sgt. Joseph A. Bonafide in the matter sent Officer Antonio Anastacio in the mat- sent Officer Matthew Zucosky in the matter mitted to join a national cooperative pur- of the Superior Court of New Jersey Summer Street Bridge (EL4) Deck Re- entitled Germaine Johnson v. County of ter entitled Germaine Johnson v. County entitled Germaine Johnson v. County of chasing agreement under the authority of PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. placement, in the City of Elizabeth, New Union, et als. of Union, et als. Union, et als. (N.J.S.A. 52:34-6.2 (b) (3). Denville Law Center Jersey COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COSTS: in an amount not to exceed Comment period ends August 13, 2013. 290 Route 46 West COSTS: in the amount of $57,498.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 Denville, New Jersey 07834 BOZENA LACINA, RMC James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 1, 2013 Page 15 Iconic Shore Rockers Join ‘Family Fun and Flix’ Teams ‘All-Star’ Band for Benefit Up with National Night Out HOLMDEL — The hits keep out early, join me at the Taste of the SPRINGFIELD – The Union with a Chance of Meatballs,” about a coming for “The Concert to Save Shore festival, and bring a few ex- County Board of Chosen Freeholders young inventor whose unique devices the Jersey Shore,” scheduled for tra bucks to donate to the different and the Department of Parks and Com- inadvertently create a massive food Saturday, August 3, at the PNC Bank charities that Save the Jersey Shore munity Renewal announce that the storm that threatens the town of Arts Center. Today, the Foundation and the O.A.R. guys have invited to next evening of “Family Fun and Flix” Chewandswallow. The 2009 movie to Save the Jersey Shore announced join them at PNC.” – the free summer entertainment and features the voices of Bill Hader, that legendary DJ Big Joe Henry O.A.R. lead guitarist Marc film series on Tuesday evenings – will Anna Faris, James Caan, Mr. T, has signed on to emcee the concert. Roberge spent many childhood team-up with National Night Out or- Lauren Graham, Al Roker and Will He will also broadcast his top-rated summers on the Jersey Shore. Dur- ganizers on Tuesday, August 6, at Forte. Saturday program on NJ101.5 live ing Superstorm Sandy, his family Meisel Park, off Meisel Avenue in This summer’s Family Fun and (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) from a free home in Margate took a direct hit. Springfield. Flix will conclude on Tuesday, Au- “Taste of the Shore” festival at the His mother encouraged the group National Night Out activities start at gust 13, at Conant Park in Hillside, venue prior to the concert. to do what they could do help the 6 p.m. and then at sunset, after 8 p.m., where the Trailside Eco Van will fea- The headline act for The Concert countless thousands still unable to the audience can enjoy the animated ture a display about turtles, snakes to Save the Jersey Shore is O.A.R., move back home. The band folded family comedy “Cloudy with a Chance and other local reptiles, before the with Andrew McMahon and Allen The Concert to Save the Jersey of Meatballs.” This will give families animated comedy movie, “Madagas- Stone also performing as part of Shore into its summer tour. a chance to participate in the 30th car 3: Europe’s Most Wanted.” O.A.R.’s “Sounds of Summer Tour.” “When Big Joe told me about the annual nationwide community safety Family Fun and Flix movies start at A late addition to the show is an commitment O.A.R. was making, I event – including free hot dogs, pop- dusk, weather permitting. For more intriguing group calling itself the was blown away,” says Mr. corn and refreshments; balloons, in- information, call the Union County Jersey All-Stars. To date, the band Guadagno. “I told him ‘I’m in.’ We flatable slides and activities for kids; Department of Parks and Commu- includes E Street drummer Vini are proud to be part of the same bill, and an assortment of emergency ve- nity Renewal at (908) 527-4900 or “Mad Dog” Lopez, guitar virtuoso and honored that they agreed to let hicles – and then catch a movie under visit the Union County website Pat Guadagno, and legendary ax us share their stage.” the stars in Meisel Park. www.ucnj.org. For program and rain man Bobby Bandiera. The Foundation to Save the Jer- Children of all ages will enjoy the information call (908) 558-4079 after “The All-Stars are being as- sey Shore is a 501(c)3 charitable animated comedy family film “Cloudy 3 p.m. on the day of the show. sembled by Big Joe Henry,” said organization dedicated to raising Warren Diamond, co-founder of funds to assist homeowners and Save the Jersey Shore. “He has businesses within communities ad- Westfield Foundation Grant reached out to his pals in the music versely affected by Hurricane business and is calling in some fa- Sandy. The goal of the grassroots vors for an important cause. I can’t all-volunteer organization is to help Awarded to Max Flysch wait to see who walks out on stage the Jersey Shore maintain its posi- WESTFIELD - Max Flysch, a jun- that Saturday night.” tion as a major economic force in ior at Westfield High School, was “Seats start at $25 for hours and the State of New Jersey. Save the selected to receive the Summer Youth hours of great music,” said Henry. Jersey Shore’s other targeted Employment Grant from The West- “So not only are you contributing fundraising initiatives include Fred Rossi for The Westfield Leader and The Times field Foundation to be employed at to an important cause, it’s probably Adopt-A-Home, Adopt-A-Commu- RELIGIOUS ARTIFACTS…St. Peter’s Basilica contains numerous pieces of art the New Jersey Workshop for the the best live music bargain of the nity, Reigning Cats and Dogs and as well as the tombs of Popes dating back 2,000 years. Arts (NJWA) Summer Workshop. summer. I want everyone to come Project SOS (Save Our Season). The Westfield Foundation encour- ages and helps fund various organizations by giving students in the com- Rome munity the opportunity to develop POPCORN CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 workplace skills and expand their “Red 2” the holiest Catholic sites. It is the bling across great and interesting knowledge of job opportunities. burial spot of St. Peter himself as places. During a post-dinner stroll, When applying for the Westfield One Good Turn Doesn’t Deserve Another well as the place where dead Popes we came across Quirinal Palace as Foundation Grant, Pamela Aslin, Di- 1 and ½ popcorns are interred and their successors we crossed a small nondescript rector of the NJWA Summer Work- are formally installed. Out front, plaza fronting the palace’s entry shop, described the importance of One Popcorn, Poor — Two Popcorns, Fair — Three Popcorns, Good — Four Popcorns, Excellent you can see the Loggia of the Bless- way, which was manned by a single having an assistant in the robotics By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER venge— I can’t remember the last ings, the second-floor balcony from guard. There was no fencing, no program. “The grant would afford us Film Critic time one specific performance was where a newly-chosen pope is pro- security barriers. Nothing besides the opportunity to properly deliver Prologue: About a million years so fully responsible for ruining a claimed before he makes his first the sole guard. Around the corner, this curriculum in the way that is ago, contemplating my mortality film. Channeling Poe, I have noth- appearance to waiting throngs. Back in the shadows of the palace walls, most beneficial to the student, and of whilst driving across the Neversink ing against the woman. She never inside, under the Basilica’s soaring we consulted our map to discover equal importance, it offers a learning SUMMER WORKSHOP…As the re- River in New York State, I glanced wronged me. I think it is her silly dome, you can take in one of the that this lightly guarded place was opportunity for the grant recipient to cipient of the 2013 Summer Youth Em- over to my wife Joanne and opined smile, that voice. Yes, it is that. world’s more impressive pieces of actually the presidential palace. learn valuable skills that can be used ployment Grant from the Westfield sculpture, the Pieta. Day or night, Trevi Fountain and in future workplace endeavors,” Mrs. Foundation, Max Flysch works as an that Mick Jagger and the Rolling But it’s not all her fault. The assistant in the LEGO Education Ro- Stones might one day entertain us at entire premise is based on the chi- Out front is St. Peter’s Square, the Spanish Steps—both smack in Aslin said. where last spring thousands of the the middle of retail neighbor- Max is an assistant in the LEGO botics program at the NJWA Summer some old age home. “Cool!” was her mera that the troika of Baby Workshop. automatically optimistic response. I Boomers still has what it takes to faithful waited for word of the elec- hoods—need to be seen. The city’s Education Robotics program, assist- was heartened. The moment replayed preserve truth, justice and the tion of a new Pope. This vast plaza, largest Baroque fountain, the mas- ing in five classes daily that utilize a as I watched director Dean Parisot’s American way. Yet, along the way with the Obelisk from Egypt in its sive fountain is ringed by ornate variety of LEGO Education’s cur- his musical pursuits, Max is an ac- “Red 2.” I surmise a connection. to extolling Frank’s undeniable love center, is where the annual Christ- statues and columns, and draws riculum. Prior to the opening of this complished pianist and also plays the Unless your memory isn’t what it for the Kansan-turned-Mata Hari, mas and Easter masses are held and crowds at all hours. Legend has it year’s workshop, he did preliminary saxophone in the jazz, marching and used to be, you’ll recall that the first the plot contradictorily implies the where the Pope’s public audiences that if visitors throw a coin into the work to learn the programming and symphonic bands at WHS and has “Red” (2010), about an assorted se- gang couldn’t save the world with- take place. fountain, they are ensured a return he assists daily with the charts that recently begun taking bassoon les- lection of retired secret agents im- out its junior partner. Stop for a snack and then press to Rome. Several blocks away are record the various group challenges. sons. He has been a member of both pressed back into action, waxed en- Less objectionable, probably due onward, perhaps to one of Rome’s the Spanish Steps, another gather- He commented that “It is always a the NJWA Rockin’ Jazz Band the tertainingly about its subjects’ endur- in large part to her comeliness, is many museums. Among the many ing spot, night and day. The 135 pleasure to see each child grow and Summer Symphony Orchestra. ing vitality and validity. They shot Catherine Zeta-Jones as Katja, are the National Roman Museum, steps climb a steep hill from Piazza learn to work in small groups over the The NJWA Summer Workshop is a ‘em up like gangbusters, effusively Frank’s Russian counterpart and with several locales housing relics di Spagna and, at the top, offer a course of the camp.” division of the New Jersey Workshop bantering along their merry way. A former heartthrob. We’re unsure from the Roman Empire; the Na- beautiful view of Rome to the west, During the school year, Max for the Arts, a non-profit 501 (c) 3 good cast of relatively aged actors where her loyalty lies…but not re- tional Gallery of Modern Art that including the dome of St. Peter’s. worked as an aide in a program at organization, located at 150-152 East dedicated to dismissing a buffet of ally. And, though displaying flour- features 19th and 20th century art- Just as any other great and his- Temple Emanu-El in Westfield. At Broad Street, Westfield. For more stereotypes about the latest Medicare ishes of his dramatic greatness, An- work; and Galleria Borghese on the toric city should not be experienced Westfield High School, he is a mem- information about the NJWA, call generation made it good fun. thony Hopkins’s genius bad guy, grounds of Villa Borghese Park. once and for all in just a single day, ber of the Model United Nations and (908) 789-9696 or log on to But this reprise, bereft of the nov- the bomb-inventing Dr. Bailey is, Shopping in Rome is plentiful, with one day in Rome is certainly not Youth in Government. Very active in www.njworkshopforthearts.com. elty factor and weak of script, pushes alas, no Hannibal Lecter. Partially shops often tucked on narrow streets enough. But seeing the major sights too hard, resultantly suffering all the ameliorating this shortcoming in amongst the many cafes and restau- allows you to plan future visits with aches and pains of advanced the villainy department, Neal rants. more time to visit lesser-known sequelitis. Again trying to rescue McDonough is adequately distaste- I am a big advocate of wandering places and just wander the city and humankind, this time from a rogue ful as Jack Horton, the duplicitous aimlessly around cities and stum- see what else can be discovered. scientist’s portable nuclear bomb, our CIA agent. graying crew employs all the usual But, lest this review takes the modes of devastation. Pity is, it’s shape of an apology owing largely 4-H Students Add Spark to generic fodder, Action Formula 101, to the zanily convivial, Willis- lifted right off the old shelf. Malkovich pairing, it behooves to Granted, Bruce Willis as Frank, stress that even they can’t rise above Statewide Gathering the killing machine from whence the this mishmash rehash delivered in UNION COUNTY – Every year, farming practices and related sub- franchise gets its title (Retired Ex- perfunctory, cookie cutter fashion. dozens of Union County students jects, through a nationwide network tremely Dangerous), carries the re- Its potential squandered by poor in grades one through twelve join a of county-based Extension offices. cycled idea further than it deserves writing and ineffectual supporting local 4-H club to explore their fa- In its modern iteration, 4-H of- via his signature glibness. His stints, “Red 2” is irrefutable proof vorite interests and activities, and fers young people the chance to tongue planted so firmly in cheek that there shouldn’t be a “Red 3.” this year a select group of six was develop expertise in a wide range that ancient mariners might have Postscript: And so, if in the hope- invited to demonstrate their knowl- of topics while gaining experience chosen that constant instead of the fully far distant future a survey de- edge at the statewide 4-H Presenta- in public speaking, organization, North Star to guide their way, he is livered with my dinner, just to the tion Contest, held at Rutgers Uni- team building and other essential blessed with a teasing likeability. right of the Jell-O, asks me to check versity last month. skills. While you’re not quite sure where whether I’d prefer to see “Red 2” or Union County 4-H clubs cover a The 4-H schedule runs concur- Frank is coming from, you never the visiting Rolling Stones in the broad range of interests and activi- rently with the school year. Each doubt he’s one of the good guys. game room come Saturday night, ties including horticulture, history, spring the students can provide a Of course forget about trying to I’m confident of my choice. archery, Lego robotics, cooking, pet formal presentation of their project explain what lurks within the cere- … care and much more. before a live audience. The present- bral catacombs of Marvin, his part- “Red 2,” rated PG-13, is a Summit 4-H is a long running national ers who earn a score of “Excellent” ner in derring-do psycho-comically Entertainment release directed by Dean youth development program. It are invited to participate in the state- portrayed by John Malkovich. The Parisot and stars Bruce Willis, Mary- originated in efforts by the U.S. wide contest each June. Tusk paranoid victim of CIA LSD ex- Louise Parker and John Malkovich. Department of Agriculture to con- This year, 175 4-H students par- perimentation is an oxymoron unto Running time: 116 minutes nect rural youth with up-to-date ticipated in the statewide contest, himself. Yet, for all the absurdity including six from Union County: Free Concert by Tusk Frank and Marvin embody, Messrs. Kyle Grant of Union (Teen Coun- Willis and Malkovich are nonethe- cil) gave a formal speech entitled less facile enough in their interpre- Gene and Shelley Enlow Hall “High School Expectations.” At Oak Ridge Park tations to have us believing they are Adrian Lam of Westfield (Lego CLARK – The Union County Sum- Planning and Community Develop- indeed best friends. Club and Archery Club) spoke about mer Arts Festival concert series contin- ment, Bureaus of Housing and Trans- That they are complemented by Announces 2013-14 Season What is PCR? (PCR stands for Poly- ues its 53rd season of music Wednes- portation, and other knowledgeable truly thespic royalty in the persona UNION – Gene and Shelley Enlow singles “I Thought It Was You” and merase Chain Reaction). day evening, August 7, with a perfor- staff to answer questions and offer in- of Helen Mirren’s Victoria, the veri- Recital Hall (Enlow Hall) at Kean “Rockit.” Neeraj Shekhar of Westfield mance by Tusk, celebrating the music formation about programs and activi- table black widow of female covert University 2013-14 Season will The fall season continues with up- (Teen Council) delivered a talk en- of the British/American rock band ties that are available to Union County operatives, lends this geriatric fan- present 12 one-night-only concerts and-coming, suspender-snapping, title “Every Drop Counts” Fleetwood Mac. The Union County residents. tasy yet more reason for suspension featuring today’s leading musicians in indie-folk trio The Lone Bellow on Vivek Sreenivasan of Westfield Board of Chosen Freeholders, led by The Summer Arts Festival concerts of disbelief. Conversely, most of classical, jazz, pop and world music. Saturday, October 19, at 7:30 p.m.; (Lego Club) spoke about “Rubik’s Chairman Linda Carter, invites the pub- begin at 7:30 p.m. The concerts in the ancillary crew cancel out that Situated on Kean University’s East New Jersey’s virtuoso chamber or- Cubes: The puzzle that puzzled the lic to attend this free concert that begins August will be at Oak Ridge Park in justification. Campus, Enlow Hall is renowned for chestra Arco Ensemble on Sunday, world.” at 7:30 p.m. in Oak Ridge Park in Clark. Lawn chairs, blankets and pic- Especially egregious is Mary- its superb acoustics and elegant de- October 27, at 3 p.m. conducted by Michael Stokes of Westfield (Ar- Clark. nic baskets are encouraged. Refresh- Louise Parker as Sarah, Frank’s sign. With just 300 spectacular seats, Stewart Robertson; World Blues on chery Club) spoke about Pole Vault- Tusk covers the music of Fleetwood ments will be available from vendors, main squeeze since their acquain- Enlow Hall has been praised by noted Sunday, November 10, at 3 p.m. an- ing. Mac to perfection. The group is made including ice cream, cotton candy and tance and subsequent life-and-death performers and patrons for its inti- chored by Blues Hall of Fame in- Kirsten Waldmann of Roselle up of incredible musicians, including snacks from “The Ice Cream Man.” convolutions in episode 1. Playing mate ambiance and close proximity ductee Taj Mahal and concludes with (Living History Club) spoke about Kathy Phillips, a New Jersey singer/ Pulled pork, hamburgers and specialty the significant other as amateur between musicians and audience Grammy® Award winning sitar Cornhusk Dolls and how to make songwriter who captures the essence of hot dogs will be available from “Marci’s cloak-and-dagger gal, she originally members. player and composer Anoushka them. Stevie Nicks, along with Kim Williams Dog House,” winner of Best Topping lent a soupcon of cute, which here Enlow Hall will open its 2013-14 Shankar on Sunday, November 17, at For those interested in joining or on keyboards and vocals, Scott and Best Truck categories on the 2012 overstays its welcome. Ideally, the season with a not-to-be-missed open- 3 p.m. leading a Union County 4-H club, McDonald on guitar, drummer Tom Munchmobile tour of New Jersey. role requires the sort of iconic, ing night concert by a true icon of Tickets can be purchased by call- an Open House will be held on Nelson and bassist Randy Artiglere. The other free concerts in the Union stand-alone wit and élan Myrna Loy modern music – legendary pianist and ing Kean Stage Box Office at (908) Friday, September 27, from 6 to 9 Expect to hear great songs like “Land- County Summer Arts Festival series personified in the “Thin Man.” As composer Herbie Hancock on Satur- 737-SHOW (7469), online at p.m. at the Rutgers Cooperative Ex- slide,” “Rhiannon,” “Go Your Own include: August 14 – The Sensational Senator Lloyd Bentsen might have day, October 5, at 7:30 p.m.. An inte- EnlowHall.kean.edu or in person at tension offices in Westfield, 300 Way,” “Dreams,” and “Don’t Stop Soul Cruisers; at Oak Ridge Park; Au- been moved to inform Parker’s now gral part of every jazz movement since Kean University’s Wilkins Theater North Avenue East. Thinking about Tomorrow” and see a gust 21 – Verdict (reggae and Carib- annoying presence, “You’re no Nora the 1960s, Hancock is a 14-time Box Office located at 1000 Morris memorable show that will impress even bean music); at Oak Ridge Park; Au- Charles.” Grammy® Award winner and re- Avenue in Union. the most diehard Fleetwood Mac fans. gust 28 – The British Invasion Tribute; Not to belabor the point—al- nowned for his solo works “Canta- For complete Enlow Hall 2013-14 The Union County information van at Oak Ridge Park. A special Veterans though her painful depiction cer- loupe Island,” “Watermelon Man,” Season information, visit goleader.com will be at the concert site with person- Appreciation Program will take place tainly deserves some critical re- “Maiden Voyage,” “Chameleon,” and enlowhall.kean.edu. nel from the Union County Division of at 7 p.m. before the concert. Page 16 Thursday, August 1, 2013 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION “Local Service at Highway Prices”

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Deutscher Club to Host SommerFest CLARK - The Deutscher Club of Clark, will host SommerFest on Sun- day, August 11, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. The event is open to the public and a donation of $5 per person will be collected at the door. Children under 12 are free. The event is outdoors and will be held rain or shine. There will be tables and parking available. German and American food and beverages will be available. No outside food or beverages permitted. Schwarzenegger Connection will provide entertainment. No skates, skate- boards, bicycles or glass containers allowed. No dogs allowed. For more information call (732) 574-8600 or visit www.deutscherclub.us. The Deutscher Club is located at 787 Featherbed Lane, Clark, Exit 135 off the Garden State Parkway. Foto’s of Fanwood Fred Rossi for The Westfield Leader and The Times Photography Contest THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE ROME…The number one place to see in Rome: the 2,000-year-old Colosseum. The tiers of FANWOOD - Those interested in seating have long since been lost to the elements and other ravages of time but it is still daunting to stand inside and imagine participating in this year’s Foto’s of the goings-on here centuries ago. Fanwood photography contest, should submit mounted and framed entries by Friday, September 20, by 5 p.m. to There is Plenty To See Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Av- enue, Fanwood, N.J. 07023. The contest is open to residents and non-residents alike. During One Day In Rome New or vintage photographs of the By FRED T. ROSSI neighborhoods and then through the artifacts and other remnants from Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times people, places or things that make Summer Travel Series Parco del Colle Oppio, which pro- Rome’s earliest days. Fanwood special will be accepted.. vides a perfect place to stand and From there, it is on to the Pan- Submit mounted, and framed pho- Rome wasn’t built in a day, but it take in one of civilization’s all-time theon, a temple built nearly 2,000 tographs with hanging wire, black and is possible —in one day — to see great works: the Colosseum, still years ago and topped by a massive white or colored prints that should be some of the important sites in this imposing and stunning almost 2,000 dome that remains the world’s larg- FIRST PRIZE…David Williams of Westfield won First Prize in the “attrac- at least 5" by 7" but no larger than 8” 2,500-year-old Italian capital city years after it was built and easily est unreinforced concrete dome. Its tions” category. for his photo, “Skyride Float,” in the State Fair Meadow- x 10”. Photographers may submit up that was the capital of the ancient recognized by its 150-foot high portico-and-dome style has been lands’ second annual “Fun at the Fair” photo contest. State Fair Meadow- to three photographs, one in each of Roman Empire and is the home façade that features rows of open duplicated all over the world, in- lands ran from June 21 through July 7 at the Meadowlands Fairgrounds next the three categories: People of Fan- base of the Roman Catholic Church. archways. cluding the U.S. Capitol building to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. wood, Places in Fanwood, or Fan- All you need are a good pair of It is estimated that the amphithe- and Jefferson’s Monticello in Vir- wood Things. Once submitted, photos comfortable walking shoes, lots of ater could seat 50,000 spectators, ginia. can be donated to the Borough of energy and a desire to see some of who would show up for gladiatorial By this time, it is probably time Essex Water Color Club to Fanwood or returned upon request. the most recognizable historic sites contests, mock sea battles, animal for lunch — and just strolling the Judging will take place Friday, Sep- in the world. hunts, executions and dramas based streets near the Pantheon, or any tember 27, at the Patricia Kuran Cul- We saw much of essential Rome on classical mythology. It is why other neighborhood, is sure to yield Host Artist Tom Ryan tural Arts Center. Multiple winners on the day we arrived from the viewing the Colosseum only from a number of suitable cafes where LIVINGSTON – The Essex Water colors have been recognized with will be chosen by the Fanny Wood United States. After landing just the outside is not enough; you need you can eat a good meal and rest up Color Club will celebrate its 82nd awards in numerous juried shows and Day Committee and by the public. after dawn and taking the train from to purchase a ticket and either take for the afternoon. year with a watercolor painting dem- are in many corporate and private Winners will be announced at Fanny the airport that lies alongside the a tour or guide yourself through the During our day in Rome, we spent onstration by Tom Ryan, known for collections. Wood Day, Sunday, September 29. Tyrrhenian Sea on Italy’s west coast, interior of this amazing place. The a few hours in the afternoon across his vibrant and loose compositions. Mr. Ryan has received numerous Foto’s of Fanwood is sponsored by we left Rome’s vast Terminii rail- tiers of seating have long since been the Tiber River in Vatican City, the The demonstration will take place awards for his watercolors including Unity Bank. For further information, way station and walked a very pleas- lost to the elements and other rav- base of the Roman Catholic Church Sunday, September 8, from 2-4 p.m. being juried into the highly competi- call (908) 418-1301 or visit ant three-quarter miles through rela- ages of time but it is still daunting and a sovereign city-state whose at the Livingston Community Center tive North East Watercolor Society www.fanwoodnj.org. tively quiet and pretty residential to stand inside and imagine the go- 110 acres mark it as the world’s located at 204 Hillside Avenue, Annual International Exhibitions and ings-on here centuries ago. If I only smallest state. Even if organized Livingston. 25th Annual Adirondacks National had time to visit one spot in Rome, religion is not your thing, a tour of Mr. Ryan lives near the Exhibition of American Watercolors Greta’s Run to Benefit it would be the Colosseum. the Musei Vaticani (the Vatican Adirondacks and enjoys the great at The Art Center, Old Forge, New Across the street, you will find Museums, for the uninitiated) natural beauty and historical signifi- York. In 2011, he was awarded signa- the Roman Forum, a plaza sur- should still be on your agenda. The cance of upstate New York. “The ture membership in the North East Individuals with Special Needs rounded by the ruins of several im- museums are home to the massive Adirondacks are unsurpassed for ar- Watercolor Society. WESTFIELD – Greta’s Run a 5K remarkable teammate and friend. She portant government buildings from amount of artwork built up by the tistic inspiration, particularly the The demonstration will be pro- run/walk will be held on Sunday, Sep- adored her family, wrote poetry about ancient times, including the Roman Church over the centuries, includ- lakes, the rivers, the atmospheric ef- jected onto a large screen for easy tember 15, beginning at 9 a.m. at the love, and liked to watch scary movies Senate and the remains of the ing sculptures, friezes, tapestries fects of light, fog, rain, and mist, or a viewing. Refreshments will be served. Westfield Area YMCA located at 220 with friends. She was an ally and vol- Temple of Caesar. When you con- and paintings. Along the way, you snowy landscape. I find watercolor To learn more about Tom Ryan’s Clark Street in Westfield. unteer for people with disabilities. jure in your mind images of ancient will pass through the Sistine Chapel, the ideal medium to capture these work, visit The run is in honor of Greta Ben Nanna, event coordinator of ruins, you will likely come up with the chamber where Popes are shifting moods. Applying paint to www.tomryanwatercolors.artspan.com. Schoenemann, who passed away 10 Greta’s Run, co-founded the event with something resembling the Forum, elected by the College of Cardinals paper is both challenging and excit- For more information, contact (973) years ago when a tree branch fell on her childhood friend and WHS classmate where several tall stone columns gathered beneath the ceiling painted ing,” Mr. Ryan said. His vivid water- 994-1597 or visit www.ewcclub.com. and a table of fellow Westfield High Jayne Routolo. Jayne came up with the still stand. More than two millennia 500 years ago by Michelangelo. School (WHS) freshman having lunch idea for the run and Ben brought the after their construction, you will At the end of the museum tour, outside the school on the first anniver- idea of a 5k to the Westfield Area still be able to watch teams of ar- you will be led into magnificent St. sary of 9/11. YMCA. cheologists digging meticulously Peter’s Basilica, regarded as one of It was the first anniversary of 9/11, All proceeds raised by Greta’s Run through the grounds in search of CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 and the second week of freshman year, will benefit new and existing programs when Greta sat down to lunch for the for people with special needs. An effort last time with friends. There was not a that would have been dear to Greta cloud in the sky when strong winds because her sister and best friend, Elise, split a branch from the tree under which has cerebral palsy. Greta and her friends were sitting. For more information, email Ben All 10 classmates were seriously in- Nanna at [email protected] or jured, but Greta’s injuries were the Greg Hatzisavvas at most severe. She died four days later on [email protected] or call September 15, 2002. Greg at (908) 233-2700 ext. 251 Greta is remembered for her ability To register for Greta’s Run visit to put people at ease and make every- www.westfieldynj.org/community/ one feel like they belonged. She was a gretasrun.

Photo courtesy of Lucinda Dowell GRETA’S RUN…Volunteers for Greta’s Run gather for a photo before passing out information on the run at the 5K and Pizza Extravaganza held July 24 in downtown Westfield. Pictured, front row, left to right, are: Wendy Schoenemann, Sarah Power, GUEST ARTIST...The Essex Water Color Club will celebrate its 82nd year with Megan Connors, Josephine Cirigliano, Sharon London and Heidi Schoenemann. a watercolor painting demonstration by Tom Ryan, above, known for his vibrant Second row, left to right, are: Kelly Gajdzisz, Colleen Power, Maxwell Sang, Nancy and loose compositions. The demonstration will take place Sunday, September 8, Vickers, Jacklyn Lack and Lisa Aliche. Third row, left to right, are: Jessica Cronin, Fred Rossi for The Westfield Leader and The Times from 2-4 p.m. at the Livingston Community Center located at 204 Hillside Allison Siko, Ellie Riddle-Cruikshank and Caraugh Ball. Back row, left ro right, are: STEPS WITH A VIEW…The 135 steps of the Spanish Steps lead to a beautiful Avenue, Livingston. Matt Daniel, Ben Nanna, Bobby Mroz and Caitlin Fitzpatrick. view of Rome. Page S-1 Thursday, August 1, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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WF WHITE’s RILEY, FLYNN SPARK WIN; SPF’s MERKEL 2 HITS, 3 RBI; OWENS 2 HITS, 2 RBI WF Blue 12s Sting SPF Blue in Central Jersey Semis, 8-7 By DAVID B. CORBIN use of seven walks, combining defense, get a few less walks, it striking out two. Matt McIntyre scored after a walk. Miles Owens Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times eight stolen bases with numerous could be a different story,” Raider pitched the third inning, allowing went 2-for-2 with a two-run Charlie Riley rapped a ground- passed balls or wild pitches and a Head Coach Andrew Mulvee said. one run on two hits and two double and a run scored. rule double in the bottom of the balk. John Kaminskas started on “It was a tight game and walks. MJ Catanzaro tossed the Wilkinson singled twice and sixth inning to score Matt Crowley the mound and yielded four runs throughout the whole thing. You fourth and fifth innings, allowing scored once. Josh Canavan with the tying run then Sean Flynn on two hits and five walks, while go back-and-forth. This would four runs on three hits and four walked twice, scored twice, added drilled a walk-off RBI single to earn striking out four in three innings. have been for our guys a little walks, while fanning two. Mike an RBI and stole two bases (one the Westfield Blue U12 baseball Dan Wilkinson pitched the final motivation, because it could have Carlone pitched shutout ball in as a courtesy runner). Angelo team an 8-7 victory over the Scotch three innings and allowed four been their last game on this field. the sixth, allowing only one walk. DiNizo singled and scored, and Plains-Fanwood (SPF) Blue in the runs on three hits and two walks, It was motivation to get the job Flynn finished 2-for-2 with a drew a walk. Charlie Fugett semifinal round of the Central Jer- while fanning three. done, put the ball in play and get walk, a run scored, an RBI and a singled, walked and scored once. sey League playoffs at Gumbert 2 “Passed balls and walks really timely hitting,” Westfield Blue stolen base. Riley also stole third Carter Pompino singled, Jon Field in Westfield on July 24. beat us tonight. Their leadoff Head Coach Chris Flynn said. base in that crucial sixth inning Koseoglu walked twice and Ted The Raider Blue actually had a batter got on about every inning. The Raiders had their share of that set up his winning score. Giandana walked once. 9-5 advantage in hits, but The first three runs they scored free passes also with eight but Crowley also blasted a solo home “It’s always a tight game against Westfield Blue made very good were walks. We play a little tighter managed only three stolen bases, run in the third inning. Jack them. We hit the ball well to- while Westfield’s four pitchers DiFilippo had an RBI single. night. What I liked was some of yielded only one wild pitch. Start- Sandstedt scored twice, and the guys who haven’t been hit- See & Subscribe at ing pitcher Jack Sandstedt, in Catanzaro had a pair of RBI in his ting a lot, came out and got big BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo two innings, allowed two runs on two plate appearances. hits,” Coach Mulvee said. four hits and one walk, while Raider Nick Merkel provided a SPF took a 2-0 lead in the top of Submit commentary and items for publishing. two-run double, a successful sui- the first. Canavan walked, Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste cide squeeze bunt RBI and a run CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, August 1, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Wilkinson singled past first and two runs on no hits in the second walked, centerfielder Gilman second, sped to third on a wild play and Charlie always makes Merkel lined his two-run double to take a 3-2 lead. Aiden Gilman robbed Koseoglu of a hit with a pitch and scored on Catanzaro’s contact. He is one of the most to right. Westfield answered with drew a leadoff walk, stole second great catch. Wilkinson singled groundout to short. reliable hitters we have on the a run. McIntyre drew a leadoff then scored on two passed balls. and with Canavan on third, Merkel Sandstedt, playing shortstop, ini- team. The boys give him a hard walk and came all the way around Sandstedt walked, stole second, laid down his perfect suicide tiated a second-to-first double play time, because he’s not the fast- to score on DiFilippo’s single to advanced to third on a ball in the squeeze. Shortstop Carlone pre- to hold SPF scoreless in the sixth est guy on the base paths, but he left. Crowley ripped a long drive, dirt and scored on Catanzaro’s vented further scoring with an then Crowley drew a walk with one got to third with one out, which but leftfielder Fugett hauled it in groundout to first. unassisted double play. out, stole second, strutted to third enabled us to score on an out if at the fence. The Raiders knotted the score “That was a big bunt play that on a balk and scored on Riley’s we had to. It made them bring Westfield Blue manufactured in the third. After Canavan we didn’t do at the beginning of double to right. Riley then stole the infield up. It was a good the year that we are doing now. third and Flynn poked his game- game,” Coach Flynn said. For me that’s the most important winning RBI single to left. Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 201 220 7 part,” Coach Mulvee said. “My son had to put the ball in Crowley’s solo homer into the Westfield Blue 121 112 8 parking lot got out of town in a hurry in the Westfield third then SPF plated two in the fourth to seize a 5-4 lead. Fugett reached base on an error and later managed to score on a wild pitch. Owens singled and later scored on Canavan’s groundout. In the Westfield fourth, Flynn singled, stole two bases and scored on Tom McGuire’s sacrifice fly to center. Owen’s two-run double in the fifth that scored Merkel and DiNizo put the Raiders in front, 7-5, but Westfield manufactured another run when Sandstedt walked, stole Page S-3 Thursday, August 1, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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AMENT 2-RBI 3B, 3 RBI; PANCINI SCORES 2 RUNS, LOFFREDO FIRES 3 PERFECT INNINGS Chatham Jolts Westfield 11s for N.J. League Crown, 7-4

By DAVID B. CORBIN State Title. the bat of Ethan Ament, who slipped a two-run triple past the legs of the centerfielder. He also Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “We beat Scotch Plains in the added a third RBI in the fifth One big inning made the differ- first round then we had to beat inning. Nick Russo tapped a pair ence in the outcome of the North Cranford in the semifinal. They of singles, Christian Pansini Jersey All-Star League champi- are a very strong team. We put singled, stole a base and scored onship game between the up nine runs against them. We twice, and Victor Coustan Chatham baseball 11s and the were lucky we caught them on a doubled. Jack Reilly singled and Westfield 11s at Gumbert 1 Field night when they were playing Andrew Echausse walked and in Westfield on July 29. state championship game the scored once. Having the draw as the home following night,” Chatham Head Cook started on the mound for team, the Chatham Little Cou- Coach Andy Bergman said. Chatham and allowed three runs gars sent all 12 of their players to Chatham totaled seven hits. Nick on two hits and three walks, the plate in the bottom of the Knezovik drilled a two-run double while striking out two in three second inning and scored seven and scored once. Gavin Glasgow innings. Clark pitched three in- runs then managed to hold off doubled and scored once. Mac nings and ceded one run on four come back attempts by Westfield Clark had an RBI single and scored hits, while walking one and fan- to earn a 7-4 victory and the once. Ryan Drum and Andrew ning one. Echausse pitched the North Jersey League crown. Mitzak each singled and scored first two innings for Westfield, Chatham’s trip to the champi- once. Ben and Ryan Krill each walked two and struck out two. onship game was not easy with singled. Tyler Cook (RBI) and Luke Leo Loffredo pitched the final such opponents as Scotch Plains- Fekete each scored once. three innings and retired all nine Fanwood and the Cranford Cou- Westfield totaled six hits and Cougars he faced. gars, who just won the Cal Ripken the most effective one came off CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-4 Thursday, August 1, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

“Leo Loffredo is a tremendous Head Coach Noah Ament said. the fourth inning, but strong de- tonight. Every time we play and losses don’t mean anything, pitcher. He’s had Chatham’s num- Beginning with Glasgow’s lead- fense, especially from third Westfield, it’s a great game. I the important things are what they ber all year. He shut them down off double in the second, Chatham baseman Glasgow and first knew it was going to be like that do when they are down. Never and held us in contention. combined six of their seven hits baseman Andrew Bergman, pre- again. We made just enough quitting, always playing hard and Chatham can hit the ball all over with a pair of walks, an error, a vented a score. Westfield did, plays to hold on at the end. They walking off the field with their the field. We’ve had some big wild pitch, a passed ball and a however, add a run in the fifth. tried to come back, and they heads up. That’s what we want battles with them this year, in- balk to seize their 7-0 lead. High- Pancini singled and advanced to almost did,” Coach Bergman said. them to learn,” Coach Ament said. cluding one game which they beat lighted by Ament’s two-run rap third on some passed balls. Danny “Chatham made plays. The im- us 16-15. For him to come out into center, Westfield plated three Varano walked then Pancini scored portant things I tell the kids is wins Westfield 003 010 4 and give us a fighting chance, I runs in the third. on Ament’s hard grounder to third Chatham 070 00x 7 am very happy for him,” Westfield Westfield had Reilly on third in that was handled by Glasgow. Westfield made one last attempt to score in the sixth. Coustan doubled to leftfield and Russo looped a two-out single over third, but a long fly ball was hauled in by the centerfielder. “That’s one of things I am most proud about. They never quit. That last two playoff games we were losing at one point in both games. The other teams had us in a hole. We could have quit and given up, but we fought back and ended up on top. Today, we got in a hole. We missed a few plays in that second inning, but we kept our heads up, battled back and had chances to tie this game up,” Coach Ament said. “Our fielding was really strong Page S-5 Thursday, August 1, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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WF PITCHERS WOLF, ROOT SILENCE MINUTEMEN; HEFNER, WOLF, LEONE EACH GO 2-FOR-2 WF White Stops Springfield in Central Jersey League, 11-1

By FRED LECOMTE that game, so it’s nice to walk hitters to catch up on it. Root, I into the worst positions. One run somehow he gets himself out of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times away with the league champion- can count on him and put him lead, bases loaded, no one out, it; doesn’t get rattled, he knows With the Central Jersey League ship. Now that we’re in the tour- with a six-run lead, he’s got a Tournament upper bracket crown nament, we’re hopeful that we good defense behind him and up for grabs, the Westfield White can get one more win under our just needs to throw his pitches,” 12U baseball team came one belts to end the season strong,” Coach Root said. step closer to making its dream a Westfield Head Coach Steve Root Ryan Lashuk walked and pinch reality with an 11-1 triumph over said. runner Chris Huppart scored the Springfield Minutemen in the Wolf pitched the first three in- Springfield’s only run in a third- semifinal round at Gumbert 1 nings and limited Springfield to to-home run down in the second Field in Westfield on July 24. just one hit, a double, while walk- inning. Only two Minutemen put Westfield received solid pitching one and striking out three. the ball in play. Anthony ing performances from starter Root stepped to the mound in the Petruzziello bashed a double in Ethan Wolf and reliever Sean fourth inning and allowed just the first inning and Rob Villalba Root and also got an across-the- one single and one walk. singled in the fourth inning. board hitting attack. “Ethan (Wolf) is new to our Hubbart was robbed of a base hit “We’re feeling pretty good. We team. We had a lot of high expec- on a fine defensive play from have a couple of key players tations for him and he is really Westfield White shortstop John back that have been out for the living up to them. Something Humiston in the second and past few weeks due to injury and clicked for him when we went up Petruzziello returned to the dug- they are immediately contribut- to Cooperstown and his pitching out empty handed on Nathan ing. We had our league champi- has just been phenomenal. I think Hefner’s fine play in the fourth onship game and Sean Boley when he’s up there with the heat inning. immediately contributed; we won he throws, it’s tough for the other CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-6 Thursday, August 1, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

“Having Boley back; a key part ten solid. Hefner has really been and Hefner went 2-for-2 and an RBI sac fly and Leone slashed waited for their spots, it was of our middle infield, has allowed playing solid for us. I got confi- added four RBI. Wolf went 2-for- an RBI single. DeRosa added an going to come for them, and it us to adjust and put kids back dence with all of our 12 guys. I 2, including an RBI double, and RBI sac fly and Andrew Caminiti did. I was proud the way our into positions where they really can put anyone in any position, Matt Leone rapped a pair of smashed an RBI line drive. guys battled and not let a big had strength. I look at Humiston, and right now they have the con- singles. “I told our guys, they’ve faced player like that intimidate them the shortstop, and the way he’s fidence that they are going to Westfield scored once in the a lot of pitchers, who were big and bring them down,” Coach very patient; doesn’t rush the make the right plays, Coach Root bottom of the first inning off of and throw hard like Lashuk did. Root said. throws to first. At third base, said. starting pitcher Lashuk when Told them if they were patient, In the fourth inning, Westfield Andrew Caminiti has really got- Westfield White totaled 10 hits Hefner reached on a took conclusive action with four dropped ball in the outfield, runs. Jake Saltzer sizzled a hot swiped second base and liner up the middle, advanced to scored on Boley’s single to second and scored on Wolf’s center. double to center. Rosen and “After the second inning, Alfano were issued free passes when we had two outs on a and Hefner did the rest as the call third strike, I told our umpire stepped in to halt the guys, be smarter at the contest. plate, protect on the third “I did not say anything to any- strikes and they took that one in the dugout, but I was to heart. Seeing that pitcher hoping with a possible game to- a second time helped us a morrow that the boys would do lot. We were prepared and what they needed to do, and we knew what to expect,” could save a couple of our pitch- Coach Root said. ers and they did,” Coach Root Westfield took a 7-1 lead said. in the third. Wolf drilled a single to center. With Rosen Springfield 010 0 1 and Alfono on base, Hefner Westfield 106 4 11 punched his two-run single to left, Humiston followed Probitas Verus Honos with a single, Boley lofted Page S-7 Thursday, August 1, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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AWNINGS’ MELILLO HAMMERS GRAND SLAM HR, 6 RBI; D’ANTICO DRILLS 3 SINGLES, 3 RBI Awnings Covers Linwood Inn in UC Sr. 50+ Softball, 14-1

By DAVID B. CORBIN tually plated 15 runs, but Melillo’s and scored twice. Tom Breen Awnings’ Bruce Crawford singled twice in his three plate Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times homer made it seven runs in the also rapped three singles, while tripled, singled and scored once. appearances. Stu Lukowiak, Angie Melillo blasted a grand inning and a six-run rule was in scoring three times and adding Mike Kovatch slapped a pair of Sydlo and Lerner each contrib- slam home run in the second effect at the time. Every Awnings an RBI. singles and had an RBI. John uted a single. inning to send a loud and clear batter got a piece Campanella singled twice, After Awnings failed to score in message to the men of the of the offensive scored once and had an RBI. the top of the first inning, Linwood Linwood Inn that Awnings Galore action, and Gary Cuttler doubled and Inn threatened with Sarica on was on the road to a 14-1 victory Melillo led the scored twice. Neil third and Menza on first, but in Union County Senior 50+ Soft- charge, going 2- Granstrand and pitcher Tom Awnings’ reliable leftfielder ball League action at Jerseyland for-4 with six RBI Colandro each singled and Granstrand hauled in Sydlo’s long Field in Scotch Plains on July 25. and two runs scored once. fly ball. Awnings Galore’s 20-hit bom- scored. Frank Colandro managed to Crawford opened Awnings’ sec- bardment overshadowed some D’Antico rapped spread around Linwood ond inning with a triple over the fine defensive plays from Linwood three singles in Inn’s 11 hits, with the ex- leftfielder’s head. D’Antico Inn infielders, second baseman his four at-bats, ception of the third inning chopped an RBI single past sec- John Esposito, shortstop Jim scored twice and when he yielded four hits ond. Kovatch and Breen singled, Sydlo and third baseman Joe added three RBI. and their only run. Menza Campanella poked an RBI single Menza, and centerfielder Steve Leadoff hitter had two hits and produced and Colandro hit into a force-out Lerner and leftfielder Brian Bobby Lorincz Linwood’s only RBI. Joe at home. Lorincz skid an RBI Schaefer, whose aggressiveness belted a pair of Sarica scored the only run. single and Melillo hammered his and willingness to risk injury singles and a Jeff Villani tripled and grand slam to far right field to dazzled his opponents. double, walked singled in his three at-bats, end the barrage. In reality, Awnings Galore ac- once, had an RBI and pitcher Tommy Sciano CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-8 Thursday, August 1, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Two more Awnings men covered grounder to short resulted in a Lorincz to score and Cuttler to Melillo’s sacrifice fly to center to nings leftfielder Granstrand home in the third. Cuttler slashed force-out. Helfrich singled to right reach first. Granstrand ricocheted make the score, 13-1. In the snagged a liner off the bat of a leadoff double, D’Antico singled then Menza brought Sarica home a hard single off the pitcher’s leg, Linwood fifth, Awnings shortstop Villani. Awnings plated its final to center, Kovatch wobbled an with a single to right-center. D’Antico lined a two-run single to Cuttler made a spectacular leap- run in the seventh when Breen RBI single by second and Breen Awnings clouded Linwood’s center then Granstrand also ing stab of Menza’s vicious liner scribbled a single over third and bopped an RBI single to left. hopes even more with four runs scored when the relay from cen- to end the inning. later skipped home on Melillo’s The Innmen got on the in the fourth. Lorincz doubled to ter rolled out of play. In the sixth, Linwood leftfielder groundout to second. scoreboard in the third. Lerner center and Melillo yanked a single In the fifth, Breen, who reached Schaefer hauled in a wicked shot singled to center, but Sarica’s to left. An error at third allowed base on an error, scored on off the bat of Kovatch then Aw- Awnings Galore 062 410 1 14 Linwood Inn 001 000 0 1 Page S-9 Thursday, August 1, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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ST. GEORGE’S STINES RIPS 2 SINGLES, TRIPLE, 3 RBI;GANG 3 RBI, ST. ANNE’S McEVOY 2 RBI St. George Rumbles in Fifth, Tops Scrappy St. Anne, 11-8

By FRED LECOMTE Steve Muratore thumped a triple, jeered Mike Flanagan, “You bring Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times two singles and scored a run, and the oxygen Costello?” Six runs in the fifth inning pro- pitcher Chris Giordano contrib- Flanagan followed with an RBI vided a feisty St. George team uted two runs. single and Costello doubled to enough punch to gain an 11-8, St. George drew first blood with right center. Giordano stepped victory over St. Anne in St. Bart’s three runs in the top of the first to the plate and lofted a RBI sac Oldtimers Men’s Softball League inning. Walch and DeProspero fly. Any notion of a big inning action at Brookside Park in Scotch led off with respective singles vanished temporarily when Gang, Plains on July 25. and scored on Stines’ triple. Gang from his shortstop position, pulled St. George posted an 18-hit followed with an RBI single. off a diving grab of a steaming attack and was led by Kevin St. Anne responded with one liner off the stick of Jerry Russo. Stines, who rapped a triple, two run in the bottom of the inning Leso, however, came to bat and singles and three RBI. Leadoff when Paul Costello bashed a ripped an RBI single to make the batter Mike Walch and John double and scored on Giordano’s score, 5-3. DeProspero had three singles and RBI sac fly to center. But St. St. George notched a run in the one RBI each. Glenn Gang Anne plated four more runs in fourth when DeProspero and slapped a pair of singles and the third. Stines each stung singles and three RBI. “Top of the order,” hollered Bob Cihanowyz cracked an RBI St. Anne totaled 15 hits and McEvoy, who was batting 10th in single. were led by crafty and, oh yes, the order. McEvoy heeded his Six St. George men got their he can still scald a ball, veteran call, poked a single and scored cleats sparking on seven hits in Joe McEvoy, who led the team on Muratore’s triple. the top of the fifth. Dennis Reilly with two singles and two RBI. “Way to spring out of the box,” CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-10 Thursday, August 1, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

St. Georgie Boys Top Scrappy St. Anne in St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball, 11-8 pushed a single, and Floyd Rob- Friedlander lofted an RBI sac fly sparks with his two RBI single to erts and Coady Brown each col- then Walch, DeProspero and complete the scoring and to give lected their respective singles to Stines brought home the bacon the Georgies a 10-5 lead. load the pods. Next, pitcher Jeff with an RBI each, and Gang drew As St. Anne came to bat in the fifth, and McEvoy blurted, “Let’s go boys, we need base runners.” His teammates grazed the Georgy boys with three runs. After registering two outs, Leso and Jim Killeen singled, and Tom Litterio was a happy guy when the ball fell in for a single that loaded the bases. Steve Polak answered the call with an RBI single and self-proclaimed “Top of the order batter,” Mr. McEvoy wiggled a two-run single up the middle. St. George added one run to their total in the seventh inning when Joe Ursino singled and Brown triggered an RBI single. St. George 300 160 1 11 St. Anne 104 030 0 8 Probitas Verus Honos