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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, March 4, 2010 OUR 120th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 09-2010 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Westfield Braces for Budget Cycle, Announces Job Freeze By MICHAEL J. POLLACK in order to remedy the difficult finan- he continued. Namely, construction Specially Written for The Westfield Leader cial position the town faces. fees and interest on town investments WESTFIELD – Even before the “In past years, budgets have been are “way down,” he said. final numbers are crunched and the difficult, and we’ve been able to sort In addition, because of diminished municipal-aid numbers are submit- of work around the edges and present revenues, the town has been forced ted, Westfield’s Finance Policy Com- a budget that has been acceptable,” into utilizing its surplus, which “has mittee is bracing for its most difficult Mr. Ciarrocca said. “That’s not the not been replenished,” Mr. Ciarrocca budget process ever. Similar to its case anymore. There’s not even a noted at the meeting. counterparts at the county, Westfield’s close second place in degree of diffi- During the 2009 budget cycle, the town government announced that it is culty with what we have now. This town funded 12 percent of the budget instituting a hiring freeze effective budget is going to be an incredible through utilizing $4.8 million in sur- immediately. challenge.” plus, which former Finance Policy Finance Policy Chairman Mark Without seeing final department Chairman Sal Caruana warned was Ciarrocca delivered the grim report budgets and before state-aid numbers “declining at a rapid pace.” to the council Tuesday evening at the arrive later this month, Mr. Ciarrocca Last fall, during a sit-down inter- latest conference session. On mul- said, “The issue with this budget is view with The Westfield Leader, tiple occasions he said the town would going to be revenue.” Mayor Andy Skibitsky estimated hav- see a reduction in services, and he “There are significant places where ing roughly $4.2 million in surplus deemed “everything is on the table” there are some shortfalls in revenue,” available to the town. He anticipated recouping $2.7 million in revenues, which would be added to the existing $1.5 million in surplus. The town is also bracing for state- aid figures to arrive; last year, Susan Cook for The Westfield Leader Westfield lost nearly $400,000 in as- FUN IN THE SNOW…Peyton Harrington sleds in her front yard in Westfield following Friday’s snowstorm. sistance over 2008. “Frankly, we know we are at the point where as we make further re- ductions, there will be reductions in Acting Edu. Comr. Schundler Says It services,” Mr. Ciarrocca continued. During the public meeting, he men- tioned that three full-time custodians who worked at town hall had left for ‘May Be Impossible’ to Keep Aid Flat various reasons. Those positions will By LAUREN S. BARR they are being punished by being Administration’s intent to use the new not be refilled. To replace them, one Specially Written for The Westfield Leader forced to use their surplus, an across- formula for aid calculation. He said person from the Department of Pub- SUMMIT — The Garden State the-board cut to all districts would this new formula, which does away lic Works (DPW) will come in and Coalition of Schools (GSCOS) on have meant that some could not have with the previous Abbott District assist at town hall during the day, and Tuesday night held an education sum- met their payroll needs. funding, is based on things like need, the town will hire someone on a part- mit at the Lawton Johnson Middle Due to the fact that $1 billion of the ratables and enrollment, which will time basis to work at night when the School in Summit featuring New Jer- $8.9 billion that was allocated for allow for rise and fall of aid to every Courtesy of Peggy Rothbaum building is in use. sey Acting Commissioner of Educa- state aid to schools was a one-time district. KICK-STARTING BUSINESS...More than 120 local business people met at The “We’ve gone from three full-time tion Bret Schundler and a legislative federal stimulus payment, Mr. After questions from the crowd, he Mattress Factory in Fanwood February 17 to form relationships for enhancing workers to one part-time employee,” panel comprised of Senator Tom Schundler said the state is finding it stated that it is possible for the local business. The group included members of the chambers of commerce and business and Mr. Ciarrocca said. “Those are the Kean, Jr. (LD-21, Westfield), Assem- “very difficult” to keep the aid flat for school budget referendum questions professional organizations from Fanwood, Scotch Plains, Westfield and Springfield. type of things that we are going to have blyman Jon Bramnick (LD-21, the next fiscal year and that it “may be to be suspended this year, as Gover- to do. Will there be some maintenance Westfield) and Assemblywomen nor Chris Christie has suggested it be issues around this building that won’t Nancy Munoz (LD-21, Summit) and moved from April to the General Elec- Freeholder Sullivan: Stables be dealt with as quickly? Yes.” Mila Jasey (LD-27, South Orange). tion in November. Fellow Finance Policy Committee Mr. Schundler, a Westfield High When asked by Lynne Strickland, member and vice-chairman, David School graduate and former mayor of executive director of the GSCOS, Will Not be Sold by County Haas, also reminded the council that Jersey City, spoke at length to the about reinstatement of the use of the By CHRISTINA M. HINKE ago,” Mr. Sullivan said. “It will not taking one individual from the DPW crowd of educators, board of educa- “last best offer” in contract negotia- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader be sold.” deprives that department from a tion members and citizens regarding tions, all of the legislators on the MOUNTAINSIDE – The troop Mr. Sullivan said that the free- worker who would normally be han- the state’s current fiscal crisis. He panel agreed that it should be rein- program for young horse riders at holders are looking into the possibil- dling DPW duties such as filling pot- said the state had to cut $2 billion in stated. This tactic ensures that teach- the Watchung Stables in ity of adding more programs and are holes and maintaining town fields. order to meet its budgeting needs, ers’ contracts must be settled before Mountainside will stay put at least “exploring costs to build [an indoor CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 and that while some districts may feel the start of the next school year, but through 2010, Union County Board ring]” for winter use. was banned from use in 2003. of Chosen Freeholders Chairman When asked if one manager could All of the legislators also talked Dan Sullivan said last Wednesday handle the added responsibility, he WF, GW, FW See Contested about a coming together of both Re- night to a packed Trailside Nature told The Westfield Leader, “I don’t publicans and Democrats to bring and Science Center auditorium filled know.” He said should the county reform to New Jersey. “We have no with horse enthusiasts at an infor- hire a management company, cur- Races for School Boards choice but to work together,” said mational meeting on the possible rent manager Rachel Baris would By PAUL J. PEYTON Ms. Walker is seeking her third term. Assemblywoman Jasey, a Democrat Specially Written for The Westfield Leader privatization of the currently county- stay on and, just as the new golf In Scotch Plains-Fanwood, incum- Bret Schundler from Essex County. “Whether you owned and -operated stables. operation management company has AREA – Candidates filed applica- bents Nancy Bauer and David are a Democrat or Republican “As long as I’m here, that program done, the stable’s management firm tions for seats on local school boards Gorbunoff are unchallenged in their impossible.” shouldn’t matter when you’re con- will continue,” Director of Parks and would report directly to a director of by the Monday afternoon deadline. quest for second terms. However, in Mr. Schundler said the state gov- cerned about children.” Community Renewal Al Faella said. operations at the county. The school election will be held Tues- Fanwood, Amy Winkler, named late ernment is looking at “standards- Senator Kean said there are a lot of The freeholders have been in pre- Patty Jordan of Roselle Park, day, April 20. last year to take over the seat of Sasha based reform” and is “moving away options on the table right now for liminary talks with Seaton Hackney, president of the Watchung Stables In Westfield, three incumbents and Slocum, who resigned after taking a from a one-size-fits-all approach” to reform “in part because they have to which runs the stables in Morris Auxiliary, said she recommends the two challengers filed for three avail- vice-principal’s position at Plainfield school aid. He credited the previous be.” He said conversations need to County. Mr. Sullivan said that the addition of more programs at the able seats on the board of education High School, faces challenges from Corzine Administration for passing continue on pension reform and the county would wait at least six months stables, noting the facility is not (BOE). Seeking re-election are Board Michael Lewis and Christopher the School Funding Reform Act, say- possibility of allowing “more flex- before it makes a decision to priva- utilized 23 weeks a year. She said President Ginny Leiz, Board Vice- Pflaum in her bid for a full three-year ing that it would bring equity to every ibility” on the current budget caps to tize the stables and would host more the freeholders were given four President Julia Walker and board term. Incumbent Rob O’Connor is district and that it is the Christie CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 informational forums with the pub- pages of recommendations to better member Richard Solomon. Also seek- unchallenged for the one-year unex- lic. utilize the facility to increase rev- ing board seats are Mitch Slater and pired Fanwood seat. “We do not look at the stables as a enue, including exploring grants and Susan Conover. In Garwood, incumbents Susan profit center. That’s not it at all. If it corporate sponsorships and offer- Ms. Leiz and Mr. Solomon are seek- Groning and John Sullivan are seek- was we would have sold it off long CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 ing their fourth terms on the board and ing re-election along with newcom- ers Thomas Evelina and Brendan McDermott in a race for three avail- able board seats. Cranford BOE Vice-President Mary Catherine Sudiak is seeking re- election. Incumbents Robin Woglom and Barbara Fisher did not file for re- election. Seeking the two open seats are Jerald Baranoff and Lisa Patella. Mountainside Board Secretary Roderic McLaughlin said he has not released the names of Mountainside BOE candidates, as he is checking signatures of nominating petitions filed by candidates to ensure they are borough residents. This year, the seats of Gene Nagel, Raymond Hagel and Susan Cook for The Westfield Leader Carmine Venes are up for election. SNOWDAY…Westfielders make good use of their snow day by building a snowman In Berkeley Heights, where on Lenox Avenue. 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Until the town 2009, a second round of job cuts was finalizes its decision, Ms. Corsi re- not necessary due to “naturally oc- mains a member of the town’s curring changes” in one department. workforce. Specifically, Mr. Gildea is referring Up until recently, most towns in to the retirements of seven police Union County had consolidated their officers last year. He said he antici- human services department. pates two more retirements in 2010. Westfield, Mountainside and Still, Mr. Ciarrocca said, “every- Kenilworth had retained welfare of- Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader thing is on the table” when it comes to fices of their own, but Mountainside STRAIGHT FROM THE HORSE’S MOUTH…Last Wednesday, Union County Lauren Barr for The Westfield Leader reining in the budget. will also consolidate shortly. Freeholder Chairman Dan Sullivan held a meeting with the public to discuss the SCHOOL AID...New Jersey Acting Education Commissioner Bret Schundler, “We are very sensitive especially to “From the client’s perspective, possible privatization of the Watchung Stables in Mountainside. The meeting was pictured left, was the guest speaker at the Garden State Coalition of Schools forum public-safety issues, but they’re your those eligible for services will still go held at the auditorium at Trailside Nature and Science Center in Mountainside. in Summit Tuesday night. Sharing the panel with him, pictured, left to right, are: two largest departments (police and to Plainfield (Union County’s satel- Many young riders were in attendance, dressed in full troop uniform. Asw. Nancy Munoz (LD-21, Summit), Asm. Jon Bramnick (LD-21, Westfield), fire),” Mr. Ciarrocca said. “Unfortu- lite welfare office), where they go Senator Tom Kean, Jr., and Asw. Mila Jasey (LD-27, South Orange). nately, you can’t make appreciable anyway for certain services today,” cuts by attacking operating issues Mr. Gildea said. [alone]... You don’t [make significant “We’ve considered merging for Watchung Stables Fanwood Considers Raising reductions] until you reduce the over a year,” Mr. Gildea said to re- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 headcount. That’s why we’re trying to porters after the meeting. ing private lessons. county saw under a half million dol- do that slowly over the last couple of “Residents will not notice any Many in the audience questioned lars in revenue at the stables, he said, Commercial Sewer Rates years... We are under a mandate to breaks in service,” he continued. the benefit of having a management with $1.2 million in costs, which By TED RITTER Kumar of the borough’s Environmen- downsize the size of this government, Though he did not have a timetable company take over when Ms. Baris, includes $200,000 for horse feed. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader tal Commission requested the council and we’re going to do it.” for when the action would formally the new manager hired by the county Corrine Parsloe, 18, has been FANWOOD – Mayor Colleen consider authorizing the borough to During the public meeting, Mr. take place, he said, “It’s going to about a year ago, has begun to turn riding at Watchung since she was 9, Mahr and the borough council, at participate in Earth Hour. Sponsored Ciarrocca said, “We recognize that happen very shortly.” around the once mismanaged facility, the admittance age for the troop pro- Tuesday night’s monthly agenda by the World Wildlife Foundation, Earth this environment, and dealing with a a point Mr. Sullivan acknowledged. gram. “It’s affordable for my par- meeting, discussed a proposed reso- Hour is set for Saturday, March 27, and budget like this, creates a lot of stress... Ms. Baris is responsible for man- ents,” she told The Leader. “I know a lution to establish new sewer rates for encourages people and organizations These decisions all affect a lot of good aging staff, class schedules, pro- lot of people who can’t afford other local businesses. to shut off as many lights as possible for people who work for this town and do Schundler grams and payroll as well as buying places.” Mayor Mahr explained that the bor- one hour starting at 8:30 p.m. a really good job for this town.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the feed, hay and bedding for the “Watchung is not just a troop pro- ough, around 2004, started sending “It sends a very strong message that In other finance-related news, the horses. Since she has come on board, gram, it’s a family,” said Cheryl Di businesses an annual “stand-alone we are looking to fight climate change,” town will, shortly, announce that it is school districts. Ms. Baris said the health and well Fillipo, who has volunteered her time bill” for sewage based on water use, she said. consolidating its Human Services Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz being of the horses has greatly im- over the last 30 years to the stables. and currently set a flat charge of $100 “I applaud this effort, as designed, to Department with the Union County told the crowd that, “we’re working proved and “the county has been Former Westfield resident Paula for at least 90,000 gallons of water make people in the community more Division of Social Services. Official for you, even if you may not feel that extra supportive” of that initiative. Jensen added that, “Watchung is a used annually. thrifty,” Councilman Robert Manduca action was not taken at Tuesday’s way tonight.” She said the State Leg- The construction of a new main tradition. Watchung is a legacy. An But, this current commercial rate said. “But, as a man of science…I don’t meeting but may occur as soon as islature needs to make New Jersey ring and footing had begun last year outside business cannot grasp it.” barely covers the municipality’s increas- think we want to be in the business of next week. more affordable for people to be able and is almost complete, she told The “The passion for the facility, the ing cost of having its sewage treated by politicizing science.” The Westfield office of the Human to continue to live in the state. Leader. Heat was installed in the people, and programs comes across the Plainfield Area Regional Sewerage Mr. Manduca said, “There’s no de- Service Department had worked on “If you have no one to pay taxes, I barn to keep the water pipes from loud and clear for me,” Mr. Sullivan Authority. monstrable proof that there’s man-made qualifying people for state assistance. don’t care how brilliant your formula freezing. responded. “I certainly have a per- “A lot of these [local] businesses are climate change.” He said the proposed Mr. Gildea said residents seeking job is,” Assemblyman Bramnick said. Mr. Sullivan said the county is spective I didn’t have before.” not generating a lot of water,” Borough Earth Hour resolution should instead training, money to pay an electric bill “Government has grown into a doing its “due diligence” by under- Attorney Dennis Estis said. encourage conservation of resources. or food stamps, for example, seek out monster…we can not spend any more.” standing “what is the proper ap- MS BOE Budget The governing body discussed Councilwoman Joan Wheeler sug- this office. Westfield Superintendent of proach of managing the facility” and whether or not the flat charge should be gested a compromise by revising the “There’s a misconception about Schools Margaret Dolan told The what is the “most efficient.” Cur- Hearing Is March 30 increased, perhaps up to $150, or low- proposed resolution to remove refer- Westfield,” Mr. Ciarrocca said. Westfield Leader after the forum that rently, salary and benefits for the MOUNTAINSIDE — The ering the 90,000-gallons threshold. ences to “fighting against climate “There’s a lot of need in Westfield.” while the board is “trying to be effi- stables total $700,000 per year. Mountainside Board of Education will Members of the governing body did change.” However, he said, “Those services cient in every way possible” she is One audience member said effi- hold a public hearing on its proposed not support raising the actual rate, point- Mayor Mahr said borough officials can be provided by the county at no “worried” about what the state’s de- cient often times equates to lower budget for the 2010-2011 school year ing to the potential impact on all local would talk with the police and engi- additional cost.” cisions will mean for Westfield. salaries. Many attendees had con- at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30, in businesses. The council will consider neering departments to determine if When the consolidation occurs, the Governor Chris Christie is expected cerns that the instructors would be the Beechwood School’s Susan O. adopting the resolution at next week’s there are any safety and/or logistical town will let go of its director of to present his budget and unveil his ousted by a management company Collier Media Center. The school is regular monthly meeting. issues pertaining to turning off non- Human Services, Lillian Corsi, who plan for school aid on Tuesday, March and would bring in their own in- located at 1497 Woodacres Drive. In other business, Kalpana Krishna essential lights. has worked in Westfield for more 16. structors, who would be less quali- Officials have not released an esti- fied. Watchung employs about 14 mated budget and tax levy for the instructors. 2010-2011 school year. Last year’s “I’m dedicated to my trainer. I budget was $14.1 million, of which don’t know what I would do without $12.6 million has been raised in prop- her,” Nicole LaFerrara, 15, told The erty taxes. Don’t believe Westfield Leader. “The board of education-approved “I have to form a whole new trust tentative budget is being presented for ® [with a new trainer],” said her mother, advertising prior to [Union County] Allstate Amelia LaFerrara. Executive Superintendent of Schools Ms. LaFerrara along with many [Carmen Centuolo] approval,” accord- parents are concerned about the ing to a press release issued Tuesday is affordable? affordability of the Watchung Stables by Board Secretary Roderic should it become privatized. Cur- McLaughlin. “The budget will be ap- rently, Watchung Stables charge $210 proved by the executive superinten- for junior troop lessons for 10 weeks dent prior to the public hearing.” CALL ME ON IT. to county residents. 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by doing this” with a two-year con- Christina Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tract as opposed to an annual one. STRAIGHT FROM THE HORSE’S MOUTH…Last Wednesday, Union County Freeholder Chairman Dan Sullivan held The governing body also heard from a meeting with the public to discuss the possible privatization of the Watchung Stables in Mountainside. The meeting was a member of the borough’s Environ- held at the auditorium at Trailside Nature and Science Center in Mountainside. Many young riders were in attendance, CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 dressed in full troop uniform. See story on page 2. Strauss Notes ‘Displeasure’ Acting Com. Bret Schundler: With SP Attorney Process Flat Aid ‘May Be Impossible’ By FRED T. ROSSI Plains resident and state Senate Presi- By LAUREN S. BARR the state’s current fiscal crisis. He Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times dent Donald DiFrancesco, who served Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times said the state had to cut $2 billion in SCOTCH PLAINS — Jeffrey as township attorney in the 1980s and SUMMIT — The Garden State order to meet its budgeting needs, Lehrer was installed as the new town- 1990s and was acting governor in Coalition of Schools (GSCOS) on and that while some districts may feel Susan Cook for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ship attorney this week after the town- 2001. Tuesday night held an education sum- they are being punished by being FUN IN THE SNOW…Neighborhood children enjoy the Friday snow day by ship council approved his appoint- After his formal swearing-in by mit at the Lawton Johnson Middle forced to use their surplus, an across- building a snowman on Lenox Avenue in Westfield. ment by a 3-1 vote, with Deputy Township Clerk Barbara Riepe, Mr. School in Summit featuring Acting the-board cut to all districts would Mayor Dominick Bratti abstaining. Lehrer said he had “big shoes to fill New Jersey Commissioner of Educa- have meant that some could not have At the council’s regular meeting on and I’m up for the challenge.” tion Bret Schundler and a legislative met their payroll needs. Malool: Council Is Receptive Tuesday evening, Councilman Jeff In other business on Tuesday, Town- Due to the fact that $1 billion of the Strauss explained his “no” vote on ship Manager Chris Marion said town- $8.9 billion that was allocated for Mr. Lehrer as an expression of “my ship officials are “working as dili- state aid to schools was a one-time To Compromise With SPMC displeasure” with the process, in gently as we can” to finalize the rel- federal stimulus payment, Mr. By FRED T. ROSSI salaries and administrative expenses, Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times which former Township Attorney evant water-usage data needed for the Schundler said the state is finding it namely about $44,000 that was ear- Brian Levine was “discharged” last council to set this year’s sewer utility “very difficult” to keep the aid flat for SCOTCH PLAINS — Mayor marked to pay the two managers. month. He said his vote was “no re- fee structure for residents. Mr. Marion the next fiscal year and that it “may be Nancy Malool voiced positive senti- Under a proposal put forth last week flection at all” on Mr. Lehrer, who he told the council at its conference impossible.” ments about what she termed “a good by David Biagini, president of said was “as qualified and as compe- meeting that the data from New Jer- Mr. Schundler said the state gov- compromise” put forth last week by FirsTEAM, Mrs. Schiller, instead of tent and as well-regarded as anyone sey American Water Co. has been ernment is looking at “standards- the Scotch Plains Management Corp. being a paid employee of the SPMC, who could do this job.” received and that the engineering de- based reform” and is “moving away (SPMC) regarding how the SPMC’s would instead serve as program coor- Mayor Nancy Malool said that Mr. partment is “matching parcels to ac- from a one-size-fits-all approach” to budget will be apportioned between dinator for several events being Levine, who served for four years, count numbers.” It is expected that school aid. He credited the previous program activities and administra- planned throughout the year and be “was not discharged; he was simply the council will more fully discuss Corzine Administration for passing tion. SPMC manages the township’s paid on a per-event basis. not reappointed.” the 2010 billings at its Tuesday, March the School Funding Reform Act, say- special improvement district (SID), While the full SPMC board will The mayor said she was “very 16, conference meeting. ing that it would bring equity to every which was created by the mayor and have to decide whether to accept the happy to have him (Mr. Lehrer) here.” At the regular meeting, Mr. Marion district and that it is the Christie council last year. compromise and then iron out its de- Mr. Lehrer, who was most recently said the county deer-management Administration’s intent to use the new After the February 16 meeting be- tails, Mayor Malool told The Scotch the township planning board attor- program in the Watchung Reserva- formula for aid calculation. He said tween the township council and Plains-Fanwood Times this week that ney, is a member of the Warren-based tion got underway earlier this week Bret Schundler this new formula, which does away SPMC board members, in which sev- at last week’s meeting, Mrs. Schiller law firm of DiFrancesco, Bateman, and should be completed by Friday. with the previous Abbott District eral council members criticized the was happy with the idea, and the which is headed by former Scotch CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 panel comprised of Senator Tom funding, is based on things like need, SPMC’s hiring of two managers, a council was similarly receptive. Still, Kean, Jr. (LD-21, Westfield), Assem- ratables and enrollment, which will proposal was put forth at a meeting she said, the council wants to see blyman Jon Bramnick (LD-21, allow for rise and fall of aid to every last Wednesday to reconfigure the more details on how much of the FW, GW, WF See Contested Westfield) and Assemblywomen district. role of Lisa Schiller, who had been SPMC’s $62,000 budget will go to- Nancy Munoz (LD-21, Summit) and After questions from the crowd, he hired, along with ward administrative costs. Mila Jasey (LD-27, South Orange). stated that it is possible for the local FirsTEAManagement, as SPMC co- “As long as they can let us know Races for School Boards Mr. Schundler, a Westfield High school budget referendum questions manager. Council members had been how much will be spent on program By PAUL J. PEYTON term. Incumbent Rob O’Connor is School graduate and former mayor of to be suspended this year, as Gover- critical of her hiring, given that Mrs. activities versus salaries, we’re fine Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times unchallenged for the one-year unex- Jersey City, spoke at length to the nor Chris Christie has suggested it be Schiller’s husband sits on the SPMC with it,” the mayor said. “We can AREA – Candidates filed applica- pired Fanwood seat. crowd of educators, board of educa- moved from April to the General Elec- board, and also sharply questioned move forward from here.” The next tions for seats on local school boards In Garwood, incumbents Susan tion members and citizens regarding CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 what they felt was too large a portion step, the mayor said, is for Mr. Biagini by the Monday afternoon deadline. Groning and John Sullivan are seek- of the SPMC budget being devoted to CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 The school election will be held Tues- ing re-election along with newcom- day, April 20. ers Thomas Evelina and Brendan In Westfield, three incumbents and McDermott in a race for three avail- two challengers filed for three avail- able board seats. able seats on the board of education Cranford BOE Vice-President (BOE). Seeking re-election are Board Mary Catherine Sudiak is seeking re- President Ginny Leiz, Board Vice- election. Incumbents Robin Woglom President Julia Walker and board and Barbara Fisher did not file for re- member Richard Solomon. Also seek- election. Seeking the two open seats ing board seats are Mitch Slater and are Jerald Baranoff and Lisa Patella. Susan Conover. Mountainside Board Secretary Ms. Leiz and Mr. Solomon are seek- Roderic McLaughlin said he has not ing their fourth terms on the board released the names of Mountainside and Ms. Walker is seeking her third BOE candidates, as he is checking term. signatures of nominating petitions In Scotch Plains-Fanwood, incum- filed by candidates to ensure they are bents Nancy Bauer and David borough residents. This year, the seats Gorbunoff are unchallenged in their of Gene Nagel, Raymond Hagel and BAGELS FOR CHARITY...Teenagers in Scotch Plains’ Congregation Beth quest for second terms. However, in Carmine Venes are up for election. Israel sold bagels and coffee in the synagogue on February 21. The youth group Fanwood, Amy Winkler, named late In Berkeley Heights, where has chosen to donate funds to Camp Simcha, a camp for children afflicted with cancer. 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This tactic ensures that teach- Board of Education is “trying to be ers’ contracts must be settled before efficient in every way possible” she is the start of the next school year, but “worried” about what the state’s de- was banned from use in 2003. cisions will mean for Westfield. All of the legislators also talked Governor Chris Christie is expected about a coming together of both Re- to present his budget and unveil his publicans and Democrats to bring plan for school aid on Tuesday, March reform to New Jersey. “We have no 16. FOR THE BIRDS…Birding Expert Holly Hoffman, pictured right, shows tips to choice but to work together,” said Lauren S. Barr for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Maria Olafson, a participant, on how to invite birds to the feeder during a birding Asw. Jasey, a Democrat from Essex SCHOOL AID...New Jersey Acting Education Commissioner Bret Schundler workshop held by the Fanwood Environmental Commission on February 6 in County. “Whether you are a Demo- discusses school aid shortfalls during a public meeting Tuesday night in Summit. Fanwood. This event was held to promote the Great Backyard Bird Count held crat or Republican shouldn’t matter SP Attorney CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Pictured, left to right, are: Mr. Schundler, Asw. Nancy Munoz of Summit, Asm. February 12 through 15. when you’re concerned about chil- Jon Bramnick and Senator Tom Kean, Jr., both of Westfield. dren.” He also complimented the public Senator Kean said there are a lot of works department for doing a “great Fanwood Council options on the table right now for job” in clearing streets during last Freeholder Sullivan: Stables reform “in part because they have to week’s snowstorm. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 be.” He said conversations need to The council renewed an inter-local mental Commission. “It sends a very strong message continue on pension reform and the contract with Rahway to provide Will Not be Sold by County Kalpana Krishna Kumar requested that we are looking to fight climate possibility of allowing “more flex- health services at a cost of $66,655. By CHRISTINA M. HINKE greatly improved and “the county has that the council consider authorizing change,” she said. ibility” on the current budget caps to The council denied a request by Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times been extra supportive” of that initiative. the borough to participate in Earth “I applaud this effort, as designed, school districts. developer PRC Group for the return MOUNTAINSIDE – The troop pro- The construction of a new main ring Hour later this month. to make people in the community Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz of $537,901 of its performance bond gram for young horse riders at the and footing had begun last year and is Ms. Kumar explained that Earth more thrifty,” said Councilman Rob- told the crowd, “We’re working for in connection with the Heather Glen Watchung Stables in Mountainside will almost complete, she told The Times. Hour is “a global call to climate ert Manduca. you, even if you may not feel that way age-restricted development. Council- stay put at least through 2010, Union Heat was installed in the barn to keep change.” “But, as a man of science,” Mr. tonight.” She said the state Legisla- man Kevin Glover explained that County Board of Chosen Freeholders the water pipes from freezing. township officials had visited the site Chairman Dan Sullivan said last Mr. Sullivan said the county is doing Sponsored by the World Wildlife Manduca said, “…I don’t think we ture needs to make New Jersey more Wednesday night to a packed Trailside its “due diligence” by understanding Foundation, Earth Hour is set for want to be in the business of politiciz- affordable for people to be able to and found some unfinished work, in- Nature and Science Center auditorium “what is the proper approach of manag- Saturday, March 27, and encourages ing science.” continue to live in the state. cluding storm-sewer repairs, street filled with horse enthusiasts at an infor- ing the facility” and what is the “most people and organizations to shut off Councilman Manduca said, “If you have no one to pay taxes, I paving and concrete sidewalks. He mational meeting on the possible efficient.” Currently, salary and benefits as many lights as possible for one “There’s no demonstrable proof that don’t care how brilliant your formula said the work would need to be com- privatization of the currently county- for the stables total $700,000 per year. hour starting at 8:30 p.m. there’s man-made climate change.” pleted before the bond could be re- owned and -operated stables. One audience member said efficient Ms. Kumar said 800 cities in 80 He stated that the proposed Earth turned. “As long as I’m here that program often times equates to lower salaries. different countries are scheduled to Hour resolution should instead en- will continue,” Director of Parks and Many attendees had concerns that the participate this year; the landmark courage conservation of resources. SPMC MS BOE Budget Community Renewal Al Faella said. instructors would be ousted by a man- Empire State Building, for example, Councilwoman Joan Wheeler sug- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The freeholders have been in prelimi- agement company and would bring in plans to turn off its exterior lights. gested a compromise by revising the to discuss the proposal with the SPMC Hearing Is March 30 nary talks with Seaton Hackney, which their own instructors, who would be less She presented a sample resolution proposed resolution to remove refer- board, and if it approves, return to the MOUNTAINSIDE — The runs the stables in Morris County. Mr. qualified. Watchung employs about 14 that would allow Fanwood to “par- ences to “fighting against climate council with the specifics on how Mountainside Board of Education will Sullivan said that the county would wait instructors. ticipate as much as we can” by turn- change.” money will be spent. hold a public hearing on its proposed at least six months before it makes a “I’m dedicated to my trainer. I don’t ing off lights at the Borough Hall “Calls for conservation would be At last week’s meeting, described budget for the 2010-2011 school year decision to privatize the stables and know what I would do without her,” complex and encouraging residents just fine,” agreed Councilman by Mayor Malool as “extremely civi- at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30, in would host more informational forums Nicole LaFerrara, 15, told The Times. the Beechwood School’s Susan O. with the public. “I have to form a whole new trust to do the same. Manduca. lized,” Mr. Biagini also put forth a “We do not look at the stables as a [with a new trainer],” said her mother, Before moving forward with the revamped plan for the SPMC budget Collier Media Center. The school is profit center. That’s not it at all. If it was Amelia LaFerrara. See more news at proposed resolution, Mayor Mahr said that calls for setting aside $22,000 to located at 1497 Woodacres Drive. we would have sold it off long ago,” Mr. Ms. LaFerrara along with many par- goleader.com borough officials will talk with the pay his firm, $5,000 for recruitment Officials have not released an esti- Sullivan said. “It will not be sold.” ents are concerned about the affordability police and engineering departments efforts and for beautification, $2,500 mated budget and tax levy for the Mr. Sullivan said that the freeholders of the Watchung Stables should it be- and subscribe to determine if there are any safety for operating costs and $2,000 for 2010-2011 school year. Last year’s are looking into the possibility of add- come privatized. Currently, Watchung online and/or logistical issues pertaining to SPMC’s “This Week in Scotch Plains” budget was $14.1 million, of which ing more programs and are “exploring Stables charge $210 for junior troop turning off non-essential lights. show on Scotch Plains Television. $12.6 million has been raised in prop- costs to build [an indoor ring]” for win- lessons for 10 weeks to county resi- Program activities would cost just erty taxes. ter use. dents. Two other stables in New Jersey, PAYING TOO MUCH IN PROPERTY TAXES? under $30,000 and include $15,000 “The board of education-approved When asked if one manager could Lord Stirling, which serves Somerset for a spring music festival and $5,000 tentative budget is being presented handle the added responsibility, he told County, and Seaton Hackney, are charg- Home Values have dropped. Shouldn’t assisting families with real estate and toward a holiday promotion, with the for advertising prior to [Union The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times, “I ing $260 and $375, respectively, for 10 your property taxes? Is a property tax tax issues for a decade in our local remainder going to pay for smaller- County] Executive Superintendent of don’t know.” He said should the county weeks for their county residents. appeal right for you? community. Mr. Foerst brings with him hire a management company, current “This is not a profit center like a golf In the last three years, home values in his experience with local government scale events like a back-to-school ef- Schools [Carmen Centuolo] ap- fort or a sidewalk sale. Included in proval,” according to a press release manager Rachel Baris would stay on course is…where we’re looking to gen- Union County have dropped on average and the municipal budget process. Evan and, just as the new golf operation man- erate a million dollars,” Mr. Sullivan by more than 15 percent. Siegel is the principal at American that cost would be Mrs. Schiller’s issued Tuesday by Board Secretary Roderic McLaughlin. “The budget agement company has done, the stable’s said. As the real estate market is Realty Appraisals and is a fees. management firm would report directly “We’re not looking to raise fees so depreciating, your property state certified real estate As for the proposal to review and will be approved by the executive to a director of operations at the county. dramatically to cover that $600,000 [in taxes, which are based on appraiser with a successful possibly revamp the ordinance that superintendent prior to the public Patty Jordan of Roselle Park, presi- deficits],” he said. Last year, the county the market value of your history of lowering home created the (SID) in June 2008, the hearing.” dent of the Watchung Stables Auxiliary, saw under a half million dollars in rev- home, are either increasing owner’s taxes. As an mayor this week said she still be- The budget will be on file from 9 said she recommends the addition of enue at the stables, he said, with $1.2 or remaining stable. As a appraiser who focuses on tax lieves some reworking of the law is a.m. to 4 p.m. in the office of the more programs at the stables, noting the million in costs, which includes taxpayer, you have the appeals, Mr. Siegel can necessary. She suggested reducing board secretary at school board of- facility is not utilized 23 weeks a year. $200,000 for horse feed. right to appeal your determine if your property the number of SPMC board members fices located at Beechwood School She said the freeholders were given four Corrine Parsloe, 18, has been riding property tax assessment. taxes are legally each school day. pages of recommendations to better uti- at Watchung since she was 9, the admit- A taxpayer considering an “unreasonable” and provide from 13 to seven and ensuring the appeal should understand the quantifiable data needed council has the power to reappoint “The school district had proposed lize the facility to increase revenue, in- tance age for the troop program. “It’s that he/she must prove that to prevail. board members. programs and services in addition to cluding exploring grants and corporate affordable for my parents,” she told The his/her assessed value is Save money in this But she said revising the ordinance the core curriculum content standards sponsorships and offering private les- Times. “I know a lot of people who can’t legally “unreasonable” economy. Make the sale of is “secondary to resolving the other adopted by the state board of educa- sons. afford other places.” compared to a market James M. Foerst your home more attractive. issue” of SPMC’s expenditures. The tion,” Mr. McLaughlin said. “Infor- Many in the audience questioned the “Watchung is not just a troop pro- value standard. With a Reduce the long term mayor said the council will continue mation on this budget and the pro- benefit of having a management com- gram, it’s a family,” said Cheryl Di successful tax appeal, your lowered expenses associated with your home. grams and services is available for pany take over when Ms. Baris, the new Fillipo, who has volunteered her time to discuss the ordinance, “but it manager hired by the county about a taxes will be locked for the next three All with lowered taxes. 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Needs to Fund Peyton's Christie Unveils Plan Transportation Trust Fund Peek at the Week For Unemployment Fund TRENTON — A Monmouth Uni- looking into the abyss of disrepair, just In Politics TRENTON – Governor Chris The plan would call on the federal versity Poll has found that 95 percent as the New York City transit system The Leader/Times Christie proposed suspending an au- government to continue full federal of New Jersey residents think it is did when shortsighted politicians failed By Paul Peyton of tomatic payroll increase of as much as funding for extended benefits. important that the state pay to main- to maintain mass transit in the 1970s. Labor Unions Sue Christie by the Christie Administration over $683 per employee that would be used Assembly Republican Leader Alex tain and improve its transportation New Jersey cannot go down this road.” Over Pay-to-Play Restrictions salaries and pensions of administra- to fund the state’s financially troubled DeCroce, (LD-26, Morris Plains) said system, yet almost half of the state’s According to Rebecca Alper, Four labor unions have sued Gov- tors and board members, the Star- unemployment insurance trust fund. the reform plan for the unemployment residents don’t know that the Trans- NJPIRG program associate, over 700 ernor Chris Christie, arguing that he Ledger reported. His administration The governor’s plan phases in man- insurance fund “addresses an issue portation Trust Fund is going broke. New Jersey bridges are in need of illegally extended state “pay-to-play” will look into all authorities, from ageable payroll increases that he said that cannot be avoided any longer.” The Transportation Trust Fund is repair in the state. restrictions by an executive order in the Atlantic City Convention & Visi- would “dramatically limit” the im- In opposition to the plan, Assem- the primary source of money paying January. The Communications Work- tors Authority to the South Jersey pact on employers. blyman John Wisniewski (LD-19, for road, bridge and transit repairs, as Muñoz Bill to Protect ers of America, American Federation Transportation Authority. The article “This is the wrong time, under the Sayreville), state Democratic chair- well as new transportation projects of State, County and Municipal Em- notes that 748 employees of authori- wrong economic conditions, to im- man, said, “Once again Governor in the state. When informed about Privacy of Victims ployees, the International Federation ties each earn $100,000 or more. pose such an onerous and undeserved Christie is showing what his priori- this impending financial situation, SUMMIT — Assemblywoman of Professional and Technical Em- The State Legislature is consider- tax hike on New Jersey businesses,” ties are and unfortunately they don’t 72 percent of the respondents were Nancy Muñoz (LD-21, Summit) has ployees-Local 195, and the Ameri- ing bills to change pensions and health Governor Christie said. “If we want to include the middle class taxpayers of somewhat or greatly concerned- introduced legislation that would re- can Federation of Teachers have asked benefits of authority employees and grow payrolls and improve our this state.” though, not surprisingly, they are di- quire first responders to obtain per- the state’s Appellate Division to stay to expand the governor’s veto power economy, we cannot ask businesses to “He is asking New Jersey’s unem- vided on whether to charge ourselves mission from any person, or a family the executive order. to include all authorities. shoulder the full brunt of the irrespon- ployed for $50 a week to fix the more to solve the problem. member, involved in an accident be- The executive order limits dona- U.S. Senate Passes Jobs Bill; sible budgeting policies that bank- unemployment fund, while giving “The disintegration of our trans- fore publicly circulating the pictures tions by labor unions that have state Scott Brown Votes ‘Yes’ rupted the unemployment compensa- huge tax cuts to those making portation funding system in New Jer- taken of the victim at the scene. contracts. The Christie Administra- Employers that hire unemployed tion fund in the first place.” $400,000 and over. That’s wrong,” sey will have widespread impacts on “First responders play a critical role tion has said the order is aimed at workers would be able claim new tax The unemployment fund ran out of Mr. Wisniewski said. our economy, how we develop and at the scene of an accident and are an leveling the playing field for busi- breaks under a jobs-promoting bill cash in March 2009, forcing New Jer- redevelop our state and how goods invaluable resource in helping to save nesses’ public employee unions. Busi- passed by the United States Senate, sey to borrow $1.2 billion from the Assembly Advances and people get around,” said Peter lives,” said Ms. Muñoz. “However, nesses that have contracts of $17,500 70-28, on February 24, according to federal government to pay unemploy- Kasabach, executive director of New respecting the privacy of someone in- or more with the state are limited to an Associated Press report. The bill ment claims. On July 1, employers Leg. on Bogus Degrees Jersey Future. volved in a mishap, regardless of its $300 in campaign contributions per now heads to the House of Represen- would have experienced an average per- TRENTON – Legislation to ensure Kate Slevin, executive director of severity, is of paramount importance. year, according to nj.com. tatives. employee hike of $400 – a 52 percent teachers and school administrators do the Tri-State Transportation Campaign, This legislation requires that respond- Baroni Named PA Deputy Dir.; Locally, Senator Robert Menendez increase – while some employers would not abuse school district paid-for tu- noted, “New Jersey residents recog- ers obtain prior consent before releas- Marra Gets Post at Sports Auth. (D-N.J.) voted in favor of the bill, as see an increase of up to $683. ition-assistance programs by attaining nize the importance of a safe and reli- ing any photographs to the public.” Senator Bill Baroni (LD-14, did the chamber’s newest Republi- “That is unacceptable and unrea- bogus degrees has cleared the Assembly able transportation system, and the role Ms. Muñoz cited a fatal accident Hamilton) plans to resign from the can, Massachusetts Senator Scott sonable,” Governor Christie said. Education Committee. The bill (A-1894) the Transportation Trust Fund plays in that occurred in Ocean County last Legislature following his appointment Brown, and 12 other Republicans. Governor Christie has proposed stems from an episode at Freehold Re- maintaining that system. The question year when pictures of the victims were by Governor Chris Christie as deputy Senator Ben Nelson of Nebraska was imposing an average increase of $130 gional High School where three admin- now is will our leaders in Trenton get taken by a responder using a cell phone executive director of the Port Author- the only Democrat in opposition. Sen. per employee, a 17 percent rise while istrators used $8,700 in taxpayer funds the message by passing a financially and posted on the Internet before fam- ity (PA) of New York and New Jersey, Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) was ab- phasing in future increases, allowing to pay for doctoral “degrees” from Breyer sustainable, long-term reauthorization ily members were notified of the acci- according to the Associated Press. sent as he was undergoing treatments employers to prepare for them in ad- State University – an unaccredited online of the Trust Fund, or simply pass the dent or the status of those involved. The Port Authority has a $6.3-billion for stomach cancer. vance. He also has proposed reducing diploma mill. buck to future generations by taking “There is a clear distinction between annual budget and over 7,000 Paterson Opts Not to Seek the maximum weekly benefit from The measure would ensure school out more unfunded bonds to pay for taking photos at the scene of an accident employees.Mr. Baroni was elected to Full Term as N.Y. Governor $600 to $550, requiring a one-week boards provide employees with tu- transportation projects?” for investigative purposes and posting the Assembly in 2003 and the Senate New York Governor David Pater- waiting period before benefits can be ition assistance only for academic Tom Wright, executive director of them for public viewing,” Ms. Muñoz in 2007. son (D) announced last week that claimed, and requiring employees dis- coursework completed at an accred- Regional Plan Association, said, said. “Giving medical attention or assist- According to politickernj.com, Mr. he will not seek a full term this missed for “misconduct” to obtain ited higher-education institution and “New Jersey residents are waking up ing victims is the top priority of a first Baroni will replace former Commu- November, the New York Post re- other employment for a prescribed to sign-off on an employee’s course to the fact that the state has virtually responder and I have the utmost respect nity Affairs commissioner and ex- ported. period of time before qualifying for of study prior to enrollment where no funding in place for transporta- for the service they provide. But I also Cherry Hill mayor, Susan Bass Levin, The governor’s decision comes an unemployment benefit. tuition assistance is sought. tion projects starting next year. The believe we must maintain a high level of who resigned from the PA in January amidst press reports that he had con- state’s transportation systems are sensitivity not only for the physical pain to take a post at Cooper University tacted a woman involved in an al- which is endured by an individual, but Hospital in Camden. leged Halloween domestic-violence Storm Causes Change their mental anguish as well.” Ralph Marra, Jr. of Cranford, who incident with one of his advisers. Losetwopoints.com was first assistant U.S. Attorney un- Mr. Paterson took over as gover- In Freeholder Meetings Sgt. Metz of SP der Mr. Christie, was named to the nor following the resignation of Eliot ELIZABETH — Due to last $190,000-a-year senior vice-presi- Spitzer, a former state attorney gen- •NJ State-Approved Online Thursday’s snowstorm, the regular Returns to U.S. dent for legal and governmental af- eral, in 2008 after it was disclosed meeting of the Union County Board SCOTCH PLAINS — Army Na- fairs post at New Jersey Sports and that Mr. Spitzer had hired an escort. Defensive Driving Course of Chosen Freeholders slated for Feb- tional Guard Staff Sgt. Leroy Metz, Exposition Authority. The state’s attorney general, Andrew ruary 25 has been rescheduled for Jr. is returning to the United States Authorities’ Salaries, Benefits Cuomo, son of former Governor tonight, Thursday, March 4, at 7 p.m. after a deployment to Iraq in sup- Scrutinized by Governor Christie Mario Cuomo, is now considered the •Remove Two Points from your License in the Freeholder Meeting Room. port of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The state’s 700 regulatory boards lead Democratic candidate to seek As a result, the agenda session origi- He is the son of Earl and Jeannette statewide are coming under scrutiny the governor’s office. •Reduce Auto Premiums nally scheduled for tonight has been Wallace of Scotch Plains. cancelled. On Thursday, March 11, the Sgt. Metz, a crew chief with 34 freeholders will hold an agenda ses- years of military service, is regu- sion and a regular meeting commenc- larly assigned to the 150th Assault ing at 7 p.m. All meetings will take Helicopter Battalion, West Trenton. Helping Accident place in the Union County Freehold- In 1976, Sgt. Metz graduated ers’ Meeting Room, 10 Elizabethtown from Clifford J. Scott High School Plaza, 6th floor, in Elizabeth. in East Orange. Victims Everyday
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Members of: Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce As a longtime resident of Scotch Plains honest effort to provide assistance and with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association and New Jersey, I was pleased to see that ideas with which to be helpful. A good The others are made up. Are you sharp Governor Christie has “ stepped up to the education occurs not because of small Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey enough to discern this deception of dic- plate” when he stated that he will do classroom student size, but because of the tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 everything necessary to “cut state spend- effort of students, parents and teachers. If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 ing”. Our state is practically bankrupt My generation had 35 to 40 students per guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 from the many past years of “out of con- classroom and still managed to succeed in vidual. If you get three – word expert. If trol spending and give aways” by all their endeavors. It’s not how much money POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at you get all four – you must have a lot of previous administrations, be it Democrat one spends, but rather the drive to accom- free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 or Republican. plish and the will to work hard to succeed. All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. I was also very disturbed to hear the Let us all put away the antagonism and come from the board game Diction NJEA (New Jersey Education Associa- partisan feeling and now begin to work Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman tion) immediately denounce and disagree, together for the benefit of our family, Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER spending a large amount of money in ads community and state. 1. Tussicular – Pertaining to a cough Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo against the governor’s plan. Instead, they Marvin Agran should be sitting down with him in an 2. Kame – A low mound or hill com- COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION Scotch Plains posed of sand, gravel, etc. Michael Pollack Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly 3. Pule – To whine, cry, whimper EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS Plainfield Garden Club Thanks 4. Keb – Scottish for a tic or sheep louse CHITRA SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe Lance, Lautenberg and Menendez 1. A closely woven cotton cloth, used One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 Last week as members of the Plainfield environmental concerns. As you are well for sheets Garden Club, we were delegates to the aware, these legislators’ voting records 2. Hay fever annual meeting of the Garden Club of reflect their long support of conservation 3. A freckle or freckly condition of the America’s National Affairs and Legisla- efforts, and we hope that they will con- skin School Board Candidates; tion Committee in Washington, D.C. at- tinue to be defenders of our endangered 4. The Indian spotted hog deer tending presentations on various envi- environment. HIERODULE ronmental, conservation and climate The four-day educational and action 1. A Greek temple slave change issues from informative and inter- conference is designed to provide an op- 2. An expert; specifically, a skilled A Few Brave Souls esting speakers including members of the portunity for members of the Garden Club theologian used as a consultant House of Representatives and Senators. to better understand the legislative pro- 3. A Mohammedan fanatic Each year, a few motivated citizens step up to the We have reached the moment of truth for dealing We would like to thank publicly our cess and how individuals can effectively 4. A guardian spirit Congressman, Leonard Lance, who gra- influence it by meeting with their elected INTERTRIGO plate and run for office to serve on school boards. with reality – and school boards will be one of the ciously made time in his busy schedule to representatives to share our views on 1. An entrance in the rear of a building, Many times there are barely enough candidates to first government sectors required to deal with this discuss personally with us our opposition matters of concern to our members and home, etc.; a back door fill the open slots. We are fortunate to have these truth — being the dominant component of the prop- to the proposal to build liquefied natural our communities. 2. An eruption of the skin produced by gas (LNG) storage tanks off the coast of We were delighted to have had this friction of adjacent parts volunteers. erty tax as well as a major cost of living. New Jersey at Sea Bright, Asbury Park opportunity and wish our neighbors to 3. A connection or go between; liason This year the situation is generally the same in So, in serving to further the education of our youth, and Manasquan. We also extend our ap- know how graciously we were received 4. A communicating of knowledge; Westfield, Scotch Plains, Mountainside, Garwood local BOE members will be impelled to lead in preciation to our two Senators, Robert by Congressman Lance, and Senators systematically investigating and other municipalities in the county regarding the resolving financial matters – cajoling state officials, Menendez and Frank Lautenberg, for Lautenberg and Menendez. TOCSIN making the appropriate members of their Virginia Dughi, Westfield 1. A malt beverage brewed by the an- number of candidates to appear on the ballots in the implementing avant-garde initiatives, doing things staff available for meetings regarding our Darlene Kasten, Fanwood cient Egyptians upcoming school board election on April 20. There differently, restructuring unworkable relationships 2. Manageability of a ship at sea 3. An alarm bell are exceptions. Plainfield, Roselle and Linden school with the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) Westfield DPW Buries School 4. Barren; unprofitable districts have numerous candidates, as the citizens and local teachers unions, taking heat from parents are distraught with their administrations and the who understandably want the best for their children, Crosswalks with Plowed Snow performance of their schools. and explaining to taxpayers how the limited re- Does the Department of Public Works under four to five feet of snow. Thanks for Organizing Generally, candidates run, and if elected, are left sources will be allocated. (DPW) hate kids? After Thursday’s snow- Who trained our DPW drivers to pile as storm, the DPW did a somewhat fair job much snow as possible on crosswalks WHS Girls Swim Team alone by the public to focus on educating our youth. Problems, seemingly impossible to solve such as of clearing Westfield’s roads of snow, but used to get to school? That driver also did During normal times, boards of education (BOE) are this, must first be acknowledged. Then acceptable during this process I watched in disbelief the same thing at the crosswalk at Victory Parade largely in obscurity as they work with hired superin- and workable solutions can be found. In our opinion, as a town snowplow driver spent a con- Eaglecroft Road and Clark Street, render- On behalf of the parents of the Westfield siderable amount of time, effort and fuel ing it too impassible. While surrounding High School 2009-10 State Champion tendents, teachers and parents to achieve this end. it is imperative that expenditures be reduced to to collect every bit of snow that he could, towns work to clear the crosswalks used Girls Swim Team, we very much appre- These are not normal times however. Due to the achieve the best outcome. We don’t espouse layoffs. and use it to totally bury a crosswalk used by kids, for years now, it has seemed to be ciate the efforts of Ginny Leiz and the financial crisis in the state and the nation, school We call for compromise. by kids to get to school. policy at the Westfield DPW to block the board of education, Mayor Andy Skibitsky The crosswalk at Edgewood Avenue crosswalks, and force the kids to walk out and the town administration, the Westfield systems will no longer receive all the funds they How soon and when this inevitability will be and Clark Street is only one block from in the snow-covered street. Police and Fire Departments and the request. It’s unrealistic, and impossible. The taxpay- achieved starts with leadership – in education, it rests Roosevelt Junior High, and three blocks It’s time that someone at the DPW re- Westfield Rescue Squad for organizing a ers are “tapped out” and the coffers are not only in part with the few brave souls willing to serve on from Franklin Elementary school. It is thought what they were doing. great victory parade Sunday night for the empty, but there is a hefty chasm of debt. our boards of education. heavily used by kids going to both schools, Kevin Redden girls. The parade was a memorable finish and right now it is totally impassible. The Westfield to the girls’ hard work over a terrific Unemployment is high and raising taxes in point We request that all BOE candidates provide their snowplow driver buried the entire corner season. Thanks again. of fact reduces total revenue. position on this matter, and we will publish them. Karen and Larry Budnick Fran and Barry Lemberg Resident Receives No Answer For Karen Biener and Tom Higgins The Way of the Human Mind; Receiving Pkg. Ticket After Hours Dept. of Homeland I received a ticket for parking at the I understand that $1,000,000 a year is train station after hours. I was told that raised from the “parking service.” I also Security Is Being Used after 12 p.m., you are able to park at the understand that over half of that money Magnificent Perception of Color south side train station without a permit, goes for salaries. I haven’t explored if the Against U.S. Citizens for free. I parked there at 4 p.m. and took fixed costs of computers and cars are The Department of Homeland Secu- You may have noticed that the front page of the iously waiting to see how well the color printing the train into the city. included in this number. Are the mainte- rity was created as a government institu- newspaper is printed in color this week. We have not turned out. Please let us know what you think by e- When I returned that evening, I found nance costs included in this number? Are tion to access foreign and terrorist threats remnants of a ticket on my windshield. It the pension costs included in this num- to the United States homeland. However, done this in more than a decade. Back then, our mailing us at [email protected]. was raining so the only item I could read ber? Has the town banked all the money particularly under President Barack ability, along with that of our printer at the time, to Each week we’ll improve incrementally and was the ticket number. I wrote to the town they collect to lower taxes? I do not be- Obama, the department has been literally produce high-quality color printing was limited by stumble less with the color output. It’s an intricate to inquire as to why I received the ticket. lieve that the cost / benefit ratio is there. used as an instrument to label individuals They wrote me back and told me to go to I would suggest instead of trying to raise and groups who disagree with his the technology and our skill. It was costly, time coordination of passing the baton from input by you court. I thought that a little odd, as I was money with the police department, that administration’s policies as “threats to consuming and frustrating. Sometimes the results and our advertisers, technical conversions by our just asking why I was issued a summons. they look to start cutting their budget and the state.” This department has labeled were not good. We retreated and focused on produc- staff and coordination with the printer. Digital cam- I went to court and met with the pros- stop alienating town residents and visitors. soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghani- ecutor who told me that they don’t have We (not me personally, but the town) just stan as threats to national security, in- ing the highest quality grayscale printing since then eras do a great job these days, so we invite you to the information for parking tickets and spent $500,000 dollars on the south side, at cluding gun owners and libertarian and (albeit, the newspaper on the Internet is in color). send us your photos for consideration in the color that I needed to go to the violations bu- the train station, replacing the sidewalks conservative groups. Recently, it was dis- Our readers seemed to appreciate this as the human sections. reau. This was after waiting in line for and the shrubs. It didn’t appear to me that covered by the press that the department three hours and forty-five minutes. the existing sidewalks were that bad that had accessed anti-abortion and abortion- mind has a magnificent way in perceiving and trans- We’ll post some of the technical and artistic con- The violations bureau said it was a 43:13 they needed replacement. Was this desul- rights groups in the state of Wisconsin as lating quality. siderations of color publishing on the Internet at violation and to pay $32. I asked what I did tory? You can certainly do a lot of repairing possible threats (the department later This note is obviously written prior to the printing goleader.com for your reference. Let’s work to- wrong and they said I needed to talk to the of individual sections of sidewalk for backed off). Looking at this all, I became “parking service.” The town of Westfield $500,000. They also replaced the Belgian thoroughly disgusted. I then remembered of this newspaper; and with high hopes, we’re anx- gether to see how well we can do. calls the ticket police “a parking service”! block curbing with the same Belgian block the words of the late Harry Browne when I still have no idea what violation or law curb. It was not broken, dirty or mismatched he wrote “A government program [or in I broke, but the thought of staying there that I could see. The half-million dollar this case department] rarely works as any longer was more than I could stomach. figure was not something I grabbed out of intended.” This entire process (along with the thin air, but was a number supplied to me by The United States has the Department ticket) leaves a very bad taste in my the town. Something is very wrong here. of Defense as the institution to defend the mouth. It is so strong (the feeling of Carl Swenson United States against foreign and terrorist disgust) that it makes me want to leave Westfield attacks as required by the Constitution. town after 30 years here. Therefore, there was no need to bring about the Department of Homeland Secu- The Democrats Must Use Procedural rity. Alas, however, the politicians in Washington stated that it was needed and so they brought it into fruition. After 10 Techniques for Healthcare Reform years, it is my opinion, that the Depart- The Health Care Summit disclosed the Republican proposals will not lower ment of Homeland Security has been a failings of the Republican approach to premium costs or provide improved de- colossal failure as well as a colossal disas- healthcare reform. Republicans oppose livery of healthcare. They are deaf to the ter. Because of this, I believe that this reasonable and necessary restrictions on needs of lower- and middle-class Ameri- department should be dismantled piece private healthcare plans, favoring free cans. They ignore and mistake facts, such by piece. This department has been an competition among private insurers — as insisting medical malpractice reform is abomination that, to me, is reminiscent of the current inadequate system. They do key despite evidence that savings will be the Committee for State Security in the not provide for ending coverage denial less than 1 percent. Old Soviet Union (the KGB). It is a de- for pre-existing conditions, favoring high- The Democratic majority in Congress partment that has no respect for people. It risk pools unaffordable for those in need. must use necessary procedural techniques is a department that has no respect for They would cover only three million ad- to pass a version of comprehensive civil rights and liberties. It is a department ditional citizens, leaving 42 million unin- healthcare reform bills passed by the that has no respect for freedom, and it is sured dependent on emergency-room House and Senate. a department that has no respect for Ameri- can citizens, the Constitution and its tra- treatment, costing the insured $1,100 per Roslyn Harrison person. ditions. This department, as with others Westfield that can be named, should go into the gentle goodnight, never to be resurrected Candidate for Westfield BOE again. Alex Pugliese Explains Why He’s Running Kenilworth In the winter of 1991, my wife and I I would like to learn more about you, Archives made one of the best decisions of our lives your priorities and what is important to — deciding to settle in Westfield. We you as it relates to the school system and School Board Elections chose this town for a number of reasons, spending your tax dollars. In turn, I be- Argued in 1924 but first and foremost we were drawn to lieve that once you learn more about me, Westfield’s exceptional school system. my passion and enthusiasm for a strong At the time, Westfield, like the rest of educational system, and my professional the nation, was in the midst of a difficult and personal background, you will sup- recession. But the shining light — then port my candidacy. I have my own views and now — was our school system. It on the strengths of our school system and attracted young families to the town, sup- areas where I feel we could improve (I ported the value of our real estate, and have a son at Westfield High School and brought our community together. a daughter at Roosevelt), but in order to For nearly 20 years, I have watched my effectively fill one of the three open board Your State Legislators kids enjoy the benefits of this town’s positions I need to understand your edu- ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, caring teachers and dedicated adminis- cational priorities, and how you want to Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. trators. Day in and day out, Westfield’s be represented. 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. educators strive to find the best in our We have a fantastic school system, but Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, children, unlocking their potential and there is always room for improvement. I (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. preparing them for all that the future has look forward to hearing your suggestions Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) to offer. Hiring those educators, motivat- and having the opportunity to bring those 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail ing them, and creating an environment in improvements to fruition. Please contact Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] which they can teach most effectively is me at either [email protected] (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] an ongoing challenge. or on a special Facebook page Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] I want to help our community meet that (SlaterOnBoard2010) and share your 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] challenge. That’s why I am running for a thoughts and suggestions. I look forward Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] position on the board of education. I want to serving the community as a member of (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] to help make a difference in our children’s the board of education. education — and to give back to the school 7th Congressional District Mitch Slater For the complete article, see system some of what my family and I have Wesftield Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 enjoyed since we moved to Westfield. goleader.com - March 5, 1924 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 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‘I Remind Our Union Workers www.westfieldareachamber.com That We Are Tapped Out’ Once again we have a number of our the money”? WACC’s ‘Big Event!’ teachers (employees) that are oblivious to The SPFEA (Scotch Plains-Fanwood Last month’s Westfield Area Cham- more referrals for each of our busi- the realities of the worst recession since Education Association) President ber of Commerce (WACC) column was nesses. We can work together to better 1929. Our state has over 10 percent un- Dominick Giordano appears to be a level- all about Networking for Success and reach shared goals with positive out- employment and our two towns obvi- headed person, who I hope would look at you really took that idea seriously! Our comes. ously have their share. I know personally the realities of life here in Scotch Plains “Meet the Members! Breakfast”, for People with interests such as bank- several that have been out of work for a and Fanwood. With the recession, we just WACC members only, was a well-at- ing, accounting, healthcare, insurance, year or more. Should this not be sufficient don’t have the money. tended event. More than 40 members law, real estate, news agencies, com- proof, look at the closed stores or how the In conclusion, I remind our union work- came out to meet each other and make munity nonprofits / not-for-profits, fi- memberships at the various clubs in the ers that we are tapped out, we have lost new business connections. The energy nance, education, fitness and retail were area are down? our jobs, have suffered from spiraling was so strong and positive that we have in attendance at “The Big Event!”. We These unemployed do not have tenure, out-of-control taxes, live in a state where been asked to do these events on a had some striking examples of cross- taxpayer-funded pensions or healthcare $70 billion of wealth has left the state, and monthly basis. fertilization and networking. Adrienne as you do. Have you looked at how much I don’t expect any employment situation Courtesy of Anne Finnigan-Eicke On February 17, Fanwood’s The Mat- Robertiello of Children’s Specialized private medical insurance costs? I have, to start showing some improvement until NO SCHOOL...Parker Eicke, 9, and his dog, Henri, enjoy the Snow Day in tress Factory hosted “The Big Event!”. Hospital (a nonprofit) and Maggie since my wife lost her job two years ago at least 2013. As I have asked many times Mountainside last week. Over 120 members of the WACC, Subhas of Westfield Rotary (a non- and mine may be lost in the next couple before, where do we get the money? Fanwood Business and Professional As- profit) talked with each other about months. My research has yielded costs of On the other hand, the Star-Ledger on Governor Should Not Abandon sociation, Scotch Plains Business As- their respective projects, “Make Friends $7,000 to $40,000 a year. This is a hard February 28, 2009, published an edito- sociation and Springfield Patriot Cham- with Autism” and “Youth and Business pill to swallow, when you don’t have any rial, where they supported freezing of ber of Commerce attended. The over- Day.” They were also able to meet income and have to pay your salaries and public employee’s salaries based on their Unemployed New Jerseyans flow crowd learned how traditionally people from a wide range of businesses benefits. comparison table where the average pub- With unemployment in New Jersey at nesses during this difficult economic time. manufactured two-sided mattresses, who expressed interest in participating I wonder if I will be joining the one in lic salaries exceed the private sector, record highs, our elected officials should But employers in New Jersey have al- which can be flipped over to increase in these projects. Within a few days eight looking for work that the Star-Led- without considering even benefits. be fighting to protect the needs of unem- ready received enormous tax cuts reduc- their longevity, are manufactured. after “The Big Event!”, Ron Shovlin ger reported on February 24, 2010, that Should you stay pat on your opposition, ployed New Jersey residents, not aban- ing their obligation to properly fund the Rosie’s Wine Bar (Garwood) and Café had received over 20 inquiries about his are forced to leave the state. Don’t forget you run the risk of rising public anger, doning them. Our elected officials should Unemployment Trust Fund. Gallo (Edison) provided yummy re- mattresses. you need me more than I need you. Once loss of funding from people leaving the oppose attempts to reduce unemployment According to budget reports issued by freshments. We also would like to thank The feedback received by WACC again, I have been warning of this situa- tax base and draconian efforts against benefits for unemployed workers. the Department of Labor and Workforce Fanwood’s finest, and mayor, Colleen board members was positive. We are tion for years, some listened and some did the unions such as what happened with Workers have paid into the fund with Development, corporations have received Mahr, for being so patient with our pleased that “The Big Event!” met the not. I wonder if more are listening now, the airlines, car companies and air-traf- the understanding that they would be get- four unemployment tax cuts since 1998, traffic and parking challenges. needs of such a diverse group. since they are sitting around their houses fic controllers. We will just leave, get ting a certain level of benefits, and it with savings to corporations ranging from Part of the mission of the revitalized Our March networking event will day in and day out. another house in a less expensive part of would be a betrayal to now reduce ben- $250 million to $450 million per year. WACC is to provide networking events bring together yet another diverse group It was reported that one of our teachers, the country, you will be left with pen- efits when they are most needed. At the Additional steps have been taken recently with lots of new faces. In addition, the of people looking to connect. March is Camille Berkowicz, stated that she knows sions that are worth only a fraction of federal level, Congress has recognized on behalf of employers, including divert- WACC wants to increase collaboration “Designer Networking!”. WACC mem- the “district has the money.” Talk about a their face value. It’s too bad, we would this need, and provided supplemental ing $300 million from the General Fund among professional, business and com- ber Creative Wallcoverings and Interi- kick in the teeth! Not too bad for someone like to continue to give you the very best, unemployment insurance benefits to to the Unemployment Insurance Fund to munity entities. Neil Pinkman, execu- ors has asked to host this month’s event. that we are paying $103,739 a year, and but we can no longer do it. workers. Here in New Jersey, we should delay an employer tax increase. tive director of the WACC, says, “It’s This gives us all the opportunity to have benefits that we can only imagine. Albert Muller not be going in the other direction by In total, corporations have benefited all about relationships.” Working to- connect with some new businesses from Ms. Berkowicz please respond to this Scotch Plains reducing benefits. from these Unemployment Insurance gether can only increase success and New Providence, Maplewood and Sum- letter and educate me. We are sensitive to the needs of busi- Fund changes to the tune of billions of maximize resources and skills. The more mit. So, mark your calendars now for Should you or any of our other employ- dollars. We cannot let corporate execu- people who are involved, the more net- “Designer Networking!”, Tuesday, ees not like working in our town, feel free tives once again avoid their responsibility working can occur. As Sherry Cronin, March 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Creative to quit and find another job. It should be Julia Walker, Candidate for to the unemployment insurance fund. executive director of the Downtown Wallcoverings and Interiors, located at easy, since in this recession, only public Workers have responsibly paid their share, Westfield Corporation, says, “There is 560 Central Avenue in New Providence. employment has increased and it should employers must do the same. enough for everyone.” By learning more These events are open to anyone who be easy to find another one to your liking. Westfield Board of Education We live in a state with a high cost of about each other’s businesses, we can wants to make new connections and I have seen that employers want happy On March 1, five residents submitted a dows. The high school auditorium has a living, and the elimination of $50 per build relationships, which will result in build their businesses. See you there! workers and have been in a situation petition for candidacy for the Westfield state-of-the-art sound and light system week for future unemployed workers, as where a number were let go when they Board of Education. I am one of those five and air conditioning. As part of the work well as imposing a one-week waiting expressed their displeasure with their individuals. Below is a little background to achieve these accomplishments, not period for benefits, would be a significant working environment. This left those of information: only did I sit on board committees but financial hardship on workers that are us that remained with more work tempo- I have lived in Westfield since 2001 also participated in the Citizens Advisory already struggling to make ends meet. rarily, but with a workforce that wanted to and served on the board of education Committee of 2006 and the Strategic Plan- We respectfully urge Governor Christie be there and one that did not destroy since 2003. In my seven years on the ning Committee of 2003. to stick to his original position prior to morale. board, I have served on every board com- On a personal note, I grew up in Lex- taking office in January, in which he It is rumored that your union, NJEA mittee: Curriculum, Facilities, Finance, ington, Ky., and graduated from stated he would not ask for legislation to (New Jersey Education Association), is Long Range Planning and Policies. I have Vanderbilt University with a degree in put off changes to properly fund the Un- feeding you certain statements that are also served on the Ad Hoc Technology Political Science and Philosophy. I re- employment Insurance Fund. We also www.uniquecruiseandtravel.com meant to boil your blood, but are not committee and Board/Staff Liaison com- turned home to attend law school at the urge legislative leadership to stand with always accurate. This is understandable, mittee; I have been the board representa- University of Kentucky. I stayed in Lex- workers on this issue and reject any re- Carol Bevere Kearney• Proprietor based on a Star-Ledger column, since tive to the recreation commission and ington where my practice focused on civil duction to unemployment benefits. 207 CENTER STREET, GARWOOD 2004 they (NJEA) spent over $1.1 mil- liaison to Wilson and Franklin schools. litigation. Charles Wowkanech lion on the Democrat Party, the party Currently, I am vice-president and the After marrying and moving to Florida, 908-789-3303 most of us see as pro-union and only chair of Finance. I resumed my legal career representing NJ AFL-CIO President $436,000 on the Republican Party. We The board of education has accom- closely held corporations with a concen- heard the attack advertisements last fall plished a lot in the last seven years. Kehler tration on labor and tax law. For All Your Business, Tax and the new ones now attacking our Gov- Stadium has artificial turf. 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The Westfield Memorial Library 340 North Avenue Cranford, NJ 07016 550 East Broad Street (908) 272-0200 www.dughihewit.com Westfield, NJ 07090 Follow the Drinking Gourd Page 6 Thursday, March 4, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Edison Intermediate School Class Reaches Out to Haitian Pen-Pals POLICE BLOTTER By RENNIE WOLTERS Many of the Haitian students were Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times grateful that the Westfield students took Westfield Valleyscent Avenue reported that some- WESTFIELD — Teacher Shannon the time to write to them and to keep them Tuesday, February 23, Karen Lockley, one entered his apartment by prying open Stone of Edison Intermediate School gave in their thoughts. 39, and Theron Summersett, 50, both of the front door and, once inside, removed lessons in more than language and gram- “Thank you for thinking of us,” one Plainfield, were arrested on charges of several thousand dollars worth of jew- mar in her seventh- and eighth-grade Haitian student wrote in French. “You making fictitious police reports and hin- elry. French classes this year; she taught real- have sent us a nice letter to encourage us.” dering apprehension. According to po- Thursday, February 25, a resident of life charity and empathy through her pen- The Haitian children told their pen pals lice, the charges were related to a traffic Hunter Avenue reported that he received pal exchange with Haitian students suf- stories of being inside crumbling houses accident. Lockley was arrested on the 500 a phone call fraudulently stating that a fering the aftereffects of the January 12 and being saved by emergency workers. block of West South Avenue, while relative was in trouble and that the victim earthquake that destroyed the nation. They said their prayers were appreciated Summersett was arrested at Westfield should send money. According to police, Ms. Stone began the pen-pal system in and that they are grateful to be alive. police headquarters. Both were issued the victim sent $2,700. December with the purpose of engaging Rita Murphy said the Haitians are a summonses and released. Saturday, February 27, Carlos Dacosta, her students in French with native speak- resilient people. Pictures of the students Wednesday, February 24, Dario 26, of Elizabeth was arrested and charged ers of the language, and to expose them to showed smiling faces and children hav- Lambkin, 20, of Maplewood was arrested with possession of a fraudulent insurance cultures other than their own. ing fun amidst the ruins of a city they once at Cranford police headquarters on a card following a motor vehicle stop. He During a trip to Haiti last summer, Ms. called home. Westfield warrant. He was held in lieu of was transported to police headquarters, Stone volunteered to teach English at the Nicole Murphy, Rita’s mother, said the $500 bail. where he was processed and released. Christian Light School in Port-Au-Prince, earthquake hit home when she held the Wednesday, February 24, Carissa Sunday, February 28, Jason Newkirk, an elementary and middle school run by letter from a Haitian student in her hands. Sestito, 25, of Edison was arrested at 29, of Irvington was arrested on an out- Christina Hinke for The Westfield Leader and The Times American missionary Sherrill Fausey of “Holding a letter from a child that Westfield police headquarters on an out- standing warrant after a motor vehicle WE LOVE OUR STABLES...Union County Freeholder Chairman Dan Sullivan the Christian Light Foundation. experienced that horror – everything else standing Westfield traffic warrant in the stop. He was transported to police head- speaks to horse enthusiasts of possible plans to privatize the Watchung Stables in A member of the Charity Water orga- seemed unimportant,” she said. amount of $99. She was processed and quarters, where he was processed and Mountainside, a facility operated by the county’s Department of Parks, Recre- nization striving to bring clean water to Mrs. Murphy said the pen-pal system released after posting bail. released. ation and Community Renewal. Please see related story on page 1. disadvantaged African communities, Ms. teaches her daughter and other American Thursday, February 25, Kenneth Pope, Mountainside Stone used the motto “schools helping students that children are the same glo- 33, of North Plainfield was arrested at Tuesday, February 23, Yamith E. Putting New Jersey Back to Work schools, kids helping kids” to connect her bally; that they’re not as different as they Union police headquarters on an out- Rubio, 26, of Piscataway was arrested Westfield students with the students at may seem. standing Westfield warrant in the amount and charged with driving with a sus- By Daniel P. Sullivan, Chairman while the work is under way. That will be Christian Light School. Cheryl O’Brien, Edison Intermediate of $991. He also was wanted on three pended license after a motor vehicle stop Union County Freeholder Board followed up by 44,000 permanent jobs The school, which opened in 2002, had principal, said Ms. Stone’s students can outstanding warrants from Newark, total- on Route 22. She was processed and We all know that America has a prob- after the project is completed. educated over 200 students and boarded gain an understanding of cultures and ing $850, and a Livingston warrant in the released at the scene. lem with aging infrastructure. That’s not A recent news article suggests that 27 orphans displaced by the 2008 values from children around the world, amount of $105. Unable to post bail, Pope Wednesday, February 24, a resident only a national shame, it’s an interna- eminent domain proceedings may throw Gonaives flood. Since the January earth- and that Ms. Stone is a humanitarian who was processed and transported to the came into police headquarters to turn in tional embarrassment. America is the land a monkey wrench into the schedule, caus- quake, 24 more orphans have been added truly cares for her students. Union County jail. for destruction a Smith and Wesson .38 of opportunity and we should be striding ing an unacceptable delay. I am urging to the group. “When she’s teaching French,” she Saturday, February 27, Thomas caliber revolver. According to police, the boldly into the future, not scraping our the Port Authority and elected officials to Rita Murphy, a seventh-grade student said, “she’s engaging their minds. When Mollica, 23, of Scotch Plains was arrested age and physical condition of the owner knees while other nations race ahead with move the project forward with all deliber- in Ms. Stone’s French class, said she was working with the Haitian kids, she’s en- during a motor vehicle stop in the area of of the gun was considered to be an issue high-speed rail lines, great broadband ate speed. Timing is everything and these genuinely concerned about the Haitian gaging their spirits. … I think for many of West North Avenue and Clark Street. An by the owner’s son. The weapon was service, and new sources of clean energy. jobs are vitally needed now more than students when the earthquake struck. Rita the students, it’ll be a life-changing expe- investigation revealed he was wanted on tagged and submitted to the detective Those of us who advocate for mass ever. and many of the students wondered if rience.” one criminal warrant from Westfield, in bureau for proper destruction. transit were pleased that after all too many Union County is already benefiting their newfound friends had emerged un- “It makes their hearts grow,” Ms. Stone the amount of $750, and one traffic war- Wednesday, February 24, a student at years of neglect the situation is starting to from construction under the Obama scathed. said. “They’re connected to these people, rant from Mountainside, in the amount of Governor Livingston High School in turn around, and it’s happening right here Administration’s stimulus package, the The Christian Light School building and there is a way we can help.” $500. Mollica was transported to Berkeley Heights reported that someone in New Jersey. Earlier this month, Sena- American Recovery and Reinvestment was completely destroyed, but Ms. Fausey Ms. Fausey said workers are close to Westfield police headquarters, processed had started a fictitious Facebook account tors Frank Lautenberg and Robert Act (ARRA). So far Union County has had already begun construction on a new finishing the first wing of their new build- and held pending bail or transport to the using his picture but a name that trans- Menendez announced that President gained $23 million in ARRA grants. Much school for her students, which was one of ing, and she hopes their school schedule Union County jail. posed the letters of his first and last name. Barack Obama’s budget includes $200 of that has gone to improve our roads and few buildings still standing after the 7.0- will be close to normal in August. Edison Saturday, February 27, Jeffrey Phillips, According to police, the victim gave au- million toward construction of a second other infrastructure, putting more people magnitude quake hit the city. Ms. Fausey School students, teachers and parents 25, of Union was arrested and charged thorities the name of an individual with Hudson River rail tunnel to Manhattan, back to work. and the children now live and work in continue to raise money and to collect with driving while intoxicated (DWI) whom he was having problems. Once on top of funds pledged from the Port Together, the new rail tunnel and the their construction site, with the girls and supplies to aid struggling Haitians. during a motor vehicle stop on South police contacted the brother of the indi- Authority of New York and New stimulus package demonstrate that fed- younger boys sleeping on mats in two Avenue in Scotch Plains. He was trans- vidual, the profile was removed. Jersey.The President’s budget also as- eral investment in the nation’s infrastruc- tiled rooms, while the older boys sleep in UCHS Grad Completes ported to Westfield police headquarters, Thursday, February 25, a resident of signs priority funding to the new tunnel. ture can jumpstart the economy and cre- an army tent outside. processed and released to a responsible Outlook Drive reported that while he was That shows a long-term commitment of ate new jobs where there were none. “It is a difficult situation,” Ms. Fausey Marine Corps Training adult. trying to remove snow from his snow federal dollars needed to push a major These are the kind of programs we need to said via e-mail, “but we are very glad to SCOTCH PLAINS — Marine Corps Saturday, February 27, Sean M. Duffy, blower, two of his fingers inadvertently project from start to finish, not a piece- get more Union County residents back on have someplace to go and not be home- Pfc. Michael F. Adubato, a 2009 graduate 47, of Garwood was arrested on the 600 got stuck in the machine. According to meal approach that could leave it hang- their feet. less in the street.” of Union Catholic High School in Scotch block of West North Avenue, pursuant to police, the fire department was able to get ing. Along with my colleagues on the free- One seven-year-old boy died when the Plains, recently completed 12 weeks of warrants from Westfield and Union City, the victim’s fingers free without injury. The new rail tunnel means a lot to holder board, I support the efforts of the building fell, and two students and a school basic training at Marine Corps Recruit with bail amounts of $175 and $31, re- Thursday, February 25, a resident of Union County. Aside from the obvious Port Authority and our elected represen- secretary died in their homes. Many stu- Depot, Parris Island, S.C., designed to spectively. Duffy, who was stopped while Dunn Parkway reported that a truck pur- benefit to commuters and a potential boost tatives to fund more of these vitally needed dents fled with their families, and Ms. challenge new Marine recruits both physi- operating a motor vehicle, was trans- posely plowed snow in front of the victim’s for property values, more mass transit infrastructure projects. Fausey said they still don’t know what cally and mentally. ported to Westfield police headquarters, driveway, blocking him in. According to will provide much needed relief for our Dan Sullivan is serving as chairman of happened to some of the children; how- Pfc. Adubato and fellow recruits began processed and released after posting bail. police, the victim witnessed the driver of congested roadways. It will help all of us the Union County Board of Chosen Free- ever, most are back in school. their training at 5 a.m., by running three Saturday, February 27, Mark Terry, the truck come down the wrong side of save time, improve safety, and cut down holders. He has been a member of the “I think we are doing fairly well,” she miles and performing calisthenics. In ad- 24, of Harrison was arrested on an out- the road in an attempt to pile the snow in on air pollution from traffic. New Jersey Transportation and Planning said. “The children are inside at night but dition to the physical conditioning pro- standing Newark traffic warrant in the front of the victim’s driveway. It did not Above all, the project is estimated to Authority for 12 years, serving as its with the door wide open so they can run gram, Pfc. Adubato spent numerous hours amount of $250 pursuant to a motor ve- appear that the plow broke the line of create 6,000 construction jobs per year chairman in 2006-2007. outside if there is a strong aftershock.” in classroom and field assignments, which hicle stop at Central Avenue and Cacciola demarcation between the driveway and included learning first aid, uniform regu- Place. He was transported to Westfield the street, police said. lations, combat water survival, marks- police headquarters, processed and re- Friday, February 26, a resident came manship, hand-to-hand combat and as- leased on his own recognizance as per the into police headquarters to report that he sorted weapons training. They performed Newark Police Department. was on eBay looking at Civil War medals, close order drill and operated as a small Saturday, February 27, Ronnie and that when he went to check on his infantry unit during field training. Eastmed, 22, of Plainfield was arrested own war medal he found it was missing. Recruits received instruction on the on an outstanding Piscataway criminal According to police, two Disney toys also Celebrating 20 Years of Dentistry in Westfield Marine Corps’ core values — honor, cour- warrant in the amount of $1,000, pursuant were missing from the basement. The age and commitment. to an investigation on the 900 block of total value of the missing items is ap- The training ended with The Crucible, West North Avenue. Eastmed was trans- proximately $460. Thomas C. Streko D.M.D. a 54-hour, team evolution in which re- ported to Westfield police headquarters, Saturday, February 27, Tashom S. cruits are addressed as “Marines” for the processed and held in lieu of bail. Carroll, 22, of Newark was arrested and first time in their careers. Saturday, February 27, a resident of the charged with driving with a suspended For over 20 years Dr. Streko has been creating beautiful smiles 200 block of Sinclair Place reported an license after a motor vehicle stop. She CWO Pherson of GW act of criminal mischief in which un- was transported to police headquarters, at our Westfield location. We would like to extend a heartfelt known suspects broke a wooden fence where she was processed and released. thank you welcome Returns from Iraq surrounding the home by kicking it in. Saturday, February 27, Jillian M. Dunn, to our loyal patients and a to new GARWOOD — Army National Guard Saturday, February 27, an employee of 21, of Plainfield was arrested for alleg- patients by offering: Chief Warrant Officer 2 Guinevere R. a restaurant in the 300 block of East South edly driving with a suspended license Pherson is returning to the U.S. after Avenue reported the theft of her purse after a motor vehicle stop. She was trans- deployment to Iraqi in support of Opera- from her motor vehicle, which was parked ported to police headquarters, where she 50% off In office whitening tions Iraqi Freedom. She is the daughter in a business lot. The purse contained a was processed and released. of Robert McSulla of Garwood. New Jersey driver’s license, a birth cer- Fanwood While deployed, she was decorated tificate, $20 in cash and a bank credit Wednesday, February 24, Francis $500 off Invisalign treatment with the Air Medal. Chief Warrant Of- card. The approximate total value of the Koczori, Jr., 45, of Garwood was arrested ficer 2 Pherson, a UH-60 instructor pilot, theft is $40. and charged with DWI after a motor ve- is a member of Company A, 150th As- Monday, March 1, Julie Ann Zenarosa, hicle stop on Martine Avenue at which $67 New Patient Exam sault Helicopter Battalion, based out of 21, of Westfield was arrested on an out- time the officer smelled the strong odor of (includes exam, x-rays, & photos a $270 value) West Trenton. She has served in the mili- standing Little Falls traffic warrant in the alcohol. He was transported to police tary for 13 years. She is 1993 graduate of amount of $89 pursuant to a motor ve- headquarters, where he was processed Point Pleasant High School. hicle stop at West South and Summit and released to a responsible adult. • For the first 20 to make an appointment your name Avenues. She was transported to Westfield Wednesday, February 24, a resident of Labyrinth Walk Is Set police headquarters, processed and re- the 60 block of Tillotson Road reported will be entered in a drawing to win a FREE I-Pod!! leased after posting bail. that someone attempted to enter her resi- For Sunday at Church Monday, March 1, Diderot C. dence through a back window. Accord- Call us today at (908)654-0095 CRANFORD – The First Presbyterian Thelusma, 19, of Irvington was arrested ing to police, the break-in was unsuccess- Church of Cranford will sponsor a series on an outstanding Westfield traffic war- ful, and a partial footprint was recovered. Dr. Thomas C. Streko 169 Mountain Ave. Westfield, NJ 07090 of open labyrinth walks, with the next one rant in the amount of $500 pursuant to a The incident is under investigation. www.drstreko.com scheduled for Sunday, March 7. All walks prisoner pickup at the Hoboken Police Monday, March 1, Yusef Richardson, will be held at the church, located at 11 Department. He was transported to 27, of Plainfield was arrested following a Springfield Avenue. Westfield police headquarters, processed motor vehicle stop on the 100 block of Participants are invited to walk the and released after posting bail. South Avenue on multiple outstanding labyrinth at the Thomson Youth Center Monday, March 1, Alexandre M. warrants out of Plainfield and South any time between 1 and 4 p.m., but are Santos, 25, of Elizabeth was arrested at Plainfield. He was transported to police asked to begin their walk by 3:30 p.m. West South and Central Avenues and headquarters, where he was processed certified home health aides Subsequent walks will be held the first charged with receiving stolen property. and turned over to the South Plainfield Why Artisan Homecare? Sunday of every month, unless otherwise According to police, he was stopped while Police Department. Providing care for a loved one can become an specified. operating a motor vehicle that had been Monday, March 1, Zuleica Aranha, 47, reported stolen in Elizabeth. Santos was of Newark was arrested following a mo- overwhelming situation. When additional assis- Walking the labyrinth is an ancient spiritual practice of prayer and medita- transported to Westfield police headquar- tor vehicle stop on the 40 block of First tance is required, living at home is often the best tion that has undergone a revival. The 11- ters, processed and held on $7,500 bail. Street on an outstanding warrant out of choice for their physical and mental well-being. ringed pattern, painted on canvas, is mod- He also was arrested pursuant to warrants Newark. She was transported to police What We Provide. eled after the 13th-century labyrinth at issued by Elizabeth and Newark in the headquarters, where she was processed Chartres Cathedral in France. In medi- amounts of $3,500 and $350, respectively. and released. companions A comprehensive plan that will be tailored to your eval times, walking the labyrinth symbol- Scotch Plains Tuesday, March 2, Jamar Jones, 33, of needs. Whether it is hourly or live-in, long-term or ized the Christian pilgrimage to Jerusa- Monday, February 22, Jeff Paul, 50, of Bound Brook was arrested following a short-term we can provide a solution that is right lem for those who could not personally Scotch Plains was arrested following a motor vehicle stop and charged with hin- for you. No minimum hour requirement. make the journey. motor vehicle stop on an outstanding dering apprehension after allegedly pro- For more information, call the church warrant. He was transported to police viding police with false documentation. We Are. at (908) 276-8440. headquarters, where he was processed He also was charged with possession of • Licensed by the State of New Jersey and released. drug paraphernalia. David Murdock, 44, as a Health Care Service Firm Cannonball House Wednesday, February 24, Christopher of Plainfield, a passenger in the vehicle, • Locally owned and operated Taylor, 34, of Scotch Plains was arrested was arrested on charges of hindering ap- To Reopen Sunday and charged with DWI after a motor ve- prehension, possession of drug parapher- • Bonded and insured SCOTCH PLAINS – The Osborn Can- hicle stop at which time the officer re- nalia and an outstanding warrant out of • RN Supervised FREE nonball House Museum will reopen for ported smelling the strong odor of alco- Newark. Both Jones and Murdock were In-Home the season this Sunday, March 7, from 2 hol. Taylor was transported to police head- transported to police headquarters, where Assessment to 4 p.m. Costumed guides will conduct quarters, where he was processed and Jones’ bail was set at $1,000 and tours of the historic house. A selection of released. Murdock’s bail was set at $2,000. hats will be featured, dating from the Wednesday, February 24, Michael 1700s to 1960. The museum is located at Perri, 50, of Staten Island, N.Y. was ar- State DOE Unveils 1840 Front Street in Scotch Plains. Ad- rested following a motor vehicle stop on mission will be free. an outstanding warrant. He was trans- New Website ported to police headquarters, where he TRENTON — Acting Commissioner was processed and released. Bret Schundler has announced that the Wednesday, February 24, a resident of state Department of Education has Happel Court reported that someone re- launched a new website – njcccs.org – to moved his watch, valued at $4,000, while assist with the implementation of the he was at a business meeting. newly revised Core Curriculum Content Thursday, February 25, a member of a Standards (CCCS). Lamberts Mill Road health club reported Tools on the interactive site will assist that she left her purse in an unlocked districts with curriculum development and locker while she was exercising and that when she returned, it was missing. Ac- mapping, instruction, assessment and pro- cording to police, the purse was later fessional development. recovered, but $30 in cash was missing. The website provides standards for: Interior Renovations Thursday, February 25, Jordan Keats, visual and performing arts; health and 20, of Scotch Plains was arrested and physical education; science; social stud- charged with disorderly conduct after an ies; world languages; technology and 21st- KITCHENS • BATHROOMS • BASEMENTS • MILLWORKING officer responded to a report of a disor- century life and careers. REPLACEMENT WINDOWS • RE-FIT EXISTING ROOMS derly person. According to police, Keats Draft standards for mathematics and Free would not leave a residence and contin- language arts literacy are available at ued to yell obscenities after being asked corestandards.org/. E-File Building Yesteryear Today to leave. Keats was transported to police Pending adoption by the State Board of headquarters, where he was processed Education, resources to support the two 908-232-6380 www.simpsonsbuilders.com and released after posting $1,000 bail. standards will be developed and posted Thursday, February 25, a resident of on the DOE’s new website. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 4, 2010 Page 7 Musical Group to Perform Program IHM and St. Bart’s to Conduct About ‘Unknown Harriet Tubman’ Family Retreat on March 27 WESTFIELD – The Westfield Memo- military victories, and a wartime nurse SCOTCH PLAINS – For Holy Week with a special emphasis on children 10 rial Library will present “The Unknown reputed to have miraculous healing pow- and Easter, the parishes of Immaculate years of age or younger, as well as their Harriet Tubman” on Wednesday, March ers. Heart of Mary (IHM) and St. parents. All are welcome, and there will 10, at 7 p.m., featuring the musical trio “Follow the Drinking Gourd,” so named Bartholomew the Apostle Roman be a supervised play area for children known as “Follow the Drinking Gourd.” for a song used to guide slaves to freedom Catholic Churches will co-host a fam- under 4 years of age to encourage the An original show created by the group, on the Underground Railroad, consists of ily retreat on Saturday, March 27, from entire family to attend. “The Unknown Harriet Tubman” makes soprano Shannon Hunt, who has appeared 9 a.m. to noon. Admission will be free and ample on-site the lifelong freedom fighter come alive in opera and musicals in New York and The retreat, featuring prayer and ac- parking available, but to ensure that there through narrative, music and images. The elsewhere; bass Ivan Woods, a member tivities designed to nurture the faith of will be enough refreshments and supplies ensemble – comprised of two singers and of the Philadelphia Singers Chorale, the both parent and child, will be held in for all, those wishing to attend are asked to a pianist – will appear in period-style garb resident chorus of the Philadelphia Or- IHM’s Nazareth Center Parish Hall, call Jeanne Fox of IHM at (908) 889-2100 and perform African-American spiritu- chestra, and pianist Diane Goldsmith, who located behind the main church at 1571 or e-mail her at [email protected] on or als, as well as Civil War tunes, with the has performed extensively as a soloist South Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. before Monday, March 15. For more infor- pianist doubling on piccolo. and with ensembles. In recognizing the need to support mation, please see the websites of the re- Harriet Tubman, an illiterate former This program is open to Westfield younger families in a faith-building pro- spective parishes, stbartholomewchurch.org slave, led runaways to freedom on the Memorial Library and MURAL cess, the program has been put together or ihmparish.net. Underground Railroad. There often was a cardholders. The library is located at 550 bounty on her head that would be worth East Broad Street. To register, or to learn HARRIET TUBMAN TRIBUTE…Members of “Follow the Drinking Gourd,” more than $1 million today. She also was more about other library programs, visit pictured left to right, include: Diane Goldsmith, Ivan Woods and Shannon Goldsmith. Library Invites Area Storytellers one of the most popular public speakers the library’s website, wmlnj.org, and click They will present “The Unknown Harriet Tubman,” a program of narrative, music of her day; a master spy for the Union, on the calendar, or call (908) 789-4090, and images, on Wednesday, March 10, at 7 p.m. at the Westfield Memorial Library. To MothUP Session Next Week providing information that led directly to extension no. 4140. WESTFIELD – The Westfield individuals from the audience who Miller-Cory Museum Welcomes All FCC Adult Education Series Memorial Library will sponsor an- have prepared stories will be ran- other MothUP event for storytellers domly picked from a hat. Each story- To ‘Maple Sugar’ Activities Sunday To Continue During March and writers on Thursday, March 11, teller will have five minutes to share at 7 p.m., following the success of his or her story. A team of judges, WESTFIELD – Area residents are in- sugaring, explaining how the maple sap chosen from the audience, will give a vited to “Maple Sugar Sunday” March 7 rises and flows, how it is collected using WESTFIELD – The First Congrega- put God on trial for abandoning them. its first MothUp session in January. from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Miller-Cory House wooden buckets and handmade spiles and tional Church will continue its adult edu- The second film, Collision, is a docu- The popularity of New York City’s score. For inspiration, and to get a Museum. The museum is located at 614 how sugar and syrup are made from the cation series this month with two special mentary that follows author, theologist “The Moth” inspired this program. better idea of how this program works, Mountain Avenue in Westfield. sap. This program is appropriate for chil- Lenten programs. All classes will be free and pastor Doug Wilson and leading The Moth is an event where people participants can access themoth.org. One of the seasonal tasks of farm life in dren. and open to the public. atheist, journalist and writer Christo- get up and tell five-minute, true sto- This program is open to Westfield Colonial days was sugar making in the Tours of the restored, 1740 farmhouse On Monday evenings, March 8 and pher Hitchens as they engage in a cross- ries based on a particular theme. All Memorial Library and MURAL maple woods. The production of syrup also will be available Sunday. Members 22, “Images of the Messiah and Christ” country debate tour on the question, “Is the stories are told in front of an cardholders. The library is located and sugar from the sap of the maple tree of the cooking committee will demon- will explore people’s understanding of Christianity good for the world?” audience, without notes, scripts or at 550 East Broad Street. To regis- is the oldest known industry in America. strate the skills used in 18th-century open- the Messiah through images that come to The First Congregational Church, a cheat sheets. ter, visit wmlnj.org and click on the The Reverend John Mills of Fanwood hearth cooking, using authentic recipes mind and how they were formed. The member of the United Church of Christ, Online Calendar, or call (908) 789- will talk about the technique of maple and seasonal foods. Taste samples will be course will focus on Old Testament pas- is located at 125 Elmer Street in The theme at the upcoming library offered to visitors. The gift shop, which sages that describe the long-expected Westfield. For additional information, event will be “favorites,” such as a 4090, extension no. 4140. Church Women Plan carries a variety of Colonial toys, crafts, Messiah, as well as New Testament scrip- call the church office at (908) 233-2494 favorite job or favorite person. Par- books and educational materials, also will tures that illuminate and explain him. or visit the church website at ticipants are asked to share a true, www.goleader.com Service Tomorrow be open. The class will meet from 7:30 to 8:30 fccofwestfield.org. first person story. The names of 10 GARWOOD – The local church unit Admission to the museum and its p.m. in the church’s Chapel Lounge. of the national organization Church grounds is $2.50 for adults, $1 for stu- On Tuesday evenings, March 9, 16 and Women United will host a special ser- dents and free for children age 4 and 23, a Lenten Film Study entitled “Who vice tomorrow, Friday, March 5, to com- under. Needs God?” will explore two films that … memorate the 83rd anniversary of the Upcoming Sunday programs include deal with some of the most difficult ques- World Day of Prayer. It will be held at 10 “A Spot of Tea – The History of Tea” on tions that faith presents. The class will meet a.m. at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, March 14, “Spiders and Salamanders – from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Chapel Lounge. located at 213 Center Street in Garwood. 18th Century Kitchen Gadgets” on March The first film, God on Trial, is a drama The service was written by women of 21 and “Silhouette Craft for Children” on set in a Nazi concentration camp, where Cameroon, West Africa, and emphasizes March 28. a group of Jewish prisoners decides to promoting the needs of women, espe- The Miller-Cory House Museum is a cially maternal health and concerns for nationally recognized living museum, St. Bart’s to Screen the protection of children from abuse. A listed on both the State and National Reg- display of information and items from isters of Historic Places and as a site on Human Experience STYLE CUISINE Cameroon will be featured at the ser- the New Jersey Women’s Heritage Trail. SCOTCH PLAINS – St. Bartholomew vice. The museum is available for tours for the Apostle Roman Catholic Church will 6ISIT US AT WWWMOSAICOCOM Lillie Brown, president of Church school groups during the week, as well as host a pre-screening of the award-win- Women United of Cranford, has empha- for scout troops after school on week- ning film The Human Experience from 3TAR ,EDGER RATED h%XCELLENTv sized the present-day appropriateness of days. Special programs also may be ar- Grassroots Films. It will take place on *ERSEY -ONTHLY RATED h%XCELLENTv the World Day of Prayer theme: “Let ranged on site for schools and other com- Sunday, March 14, at 6 p.m. in the school Everything that hath breath Praise God.” munity groups. For more information, auditorium. Admission will be free. St. COME IN & RECEIVE OUR CUSTOMER LOYALTY CARD AND SAVE Area residents are invited to take part in call the museum office weekday morn- Bartholomew the Apostle Church is lo- this global service and find out more ings at (908) 232-1776 or e-mail cated at 2032 Westfield Avenue in Scotch EVERYTIME YOU DINE WITH US! (card cannot be used for parties of 10 or more) about Cameroon and its people and tra- [email protected]. The Plains. For more information, call (908) ditions. Church Women United repre- museum’s website is millercoryhouse.org. 322-5192 or visit grassrootsfilms.com. sents Protestant, Roman Catholic, Or- thodox and other denominations. Get In Tip-Top Shape with BootCampWF; PRIXX FIXX FOUR-COURSEE DINNERR MENU Rosary Altar Society Next Session Starts Monday, March 8 FOR ONLYY $795$27.95 Plans Lenten Dinner WESTFIELD – BootCampWF is and 9:15 a.m., in Tamaques Park. Ms. (Use Your Customer Loyalty Card & Receive 10% Off this Special!) 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By J.B. RAYMOND history. Becky DeLaFuente (2:09.64) And there was freshman Ellie Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and Anna Fetter (2:10.47) both broke Reinhardt, who six weeks ago had EWING — There were plenty of the school record in the 200-indi- never broken a minute in the 100- reasons for why the Westfield High vidual medley; DeLaFuente came free, splitting a 55.4 leg on the B 400- School girls swim team earned its 12th back to turn in the second fastest 500 relay that earned the critical final two state championships – and third in ever (5:04.77) and Fetter’s first sub- points. Elaine Anderson and Maeve four years – last Sunday at the College minute fly (59.53) was no. 4 all-time. Maloney contributed key points, in- of New Jersey, an 85-85 tie with de- And there was Kyle Higgins finish- dividually and on relays. fending state champion West Windsor- ing fifth in the 500 and keeping Coach Brooke Smith’s girls had a Plainsboro South. (There are no everybody’s spirits at a high level. mind-boggling 4,928 power points – tiebreakers in the swimming state fi- And there was Emily Budnick’s nearly 400 over their 4,534 entering nals, so the teams are co-champions.) four super-solid sprint swims, and the tournament. And they needed ev- Start with a couple of by-far per- Jess Cronin (1 .85) and Kylie Bangs ery fast time they could get, because sonal-best swims by Meredith Smith, (1 .99) turning in the no. 2 and 3 all- the Pirates weren’t giving up their in the 200-free (1:55.18) and the 100- time backstroke times at WHS, with crown without a fight. WW-P South butterfly (1:00.80). Add in Kelsey Abby Rose finishing off a 2-3-4 in the (4,746 pp’s) won eight of the 11 Wilson’s pair of fourths in the 200 event. The relays were on fire, with events, but also took fourth (no points) and 500 free. Suzanne Lemberg did a the 200-free missing the school record in all three relays, and sixth (no points) season-best 50 (24.19) and just missed by .01 of a second, and the 400-free in six of the eight individual races. her own school record in the 100-free David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times breaking the old mark by over a sec- When all is said and done, it came CLINCHING A BERTH AT A.C….Raider Tristan Bundy, right, pinned Hanover Park’s Anthony Sorisi in 50 seconds in (52.54). Meg Kaveney’s 25.15 was ond with a 3:33.90. Sophomore Loren down to the 100-breaststroke. The the 125-lb. semifinals to clinch a berth in the NJSIAA championships at Atlantic City. the eighth fastest 50-free in school Ball had three fantastic relay races. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 BLUE DEVIL SKIBITSKY PLACES FOURTH AT 125 LBS. Bundy Gets 2nd, Barber 3rd At Region 3 Mat Tournament
By DAVID B. CORBIN match with Seton Hall Prep’s (SHP) corded a single-leg front-trip Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Joe Mascola, whom he defeated last takedown and an escape to defeat Scotch Plains-Fanwood senior year, 3-1, Bundy said, “We are both South Plainfield’s (SoP) Corey Tristan Bundy and Westfield High different wrestlers now. He is 30-0. I Stasenko, 3-2. School junior Christian Barber have am 34-1. It’s going to be a close “It was important for me to get the accomplished a goal that has been on match.” first takedown. The kid had gas in the their minds since last year’s Region 3 In the title bout, Mascola scored an tank. Kind of like me! If I got that, I wrestling tournament. By placing in escape in the second period and rode was going to win,” said Barber. the top 3 in their respective weight out Bundy in the third period to grab Looking forward to his semifinal classes at the Region 3 Tournament in a 1-0 decision. bout with Parsippany’s (Par) Anthony Union on February 27, they both quali- Barber began his journey at 140 Mariano, he said, “Last year, I lost to fied for the NJSIAA state tournament lbs. by pinning Madison’s (Mad) him (12-3). My technique has im- that begins tomorrow, March 5, and Eamon Epstein in 1:18 in the first proved.” runs through Sunday, March 7, at round. In the quarterfinals, he re- This time they took a 1-1 tie into Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City (AC). overtime. After each added an es- Bundy, seeded second at 125 lbs., cape, the bout went to a 30-second used his speed on his feet to defeat Probitas Verus Honos CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Garrett Gotthelf of Mountain Lakes (ML), 9-4, in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, he wasted no time against David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Hanover Park’s (HP) Anthony Sorisi, DRIVING TOWARD THE BASKET…Blue Devil forward Katie Ponce, no. 2, drives toward the basket during the UCT recording a back-trip takedown right semifinal game against Roselle at Roselle Catholic High School on February 23. to a semi-cradle pin in 50 seconds, which automatically secured his quali- fication for AC. VENEZIA NETS 18; MARKOWSKI, LORENTZEN NETS 9 “That’s something that we have been working on, trying to get it from the single leg,” Raider Head Coach John Scholz said. “He did a nice job. Rams Butt Lady Blue Devils Took him right to his back! Once Tristan gets somebody to his back, Weichert it’s very hard to get off.” Weichert After exploding off the mat with In UCT Hoops Semis, 73-46 exuberance, Bundy said, “My friend Joe Giaccio from Cranford, I told him, ‘Joe! When you win, I’m going By DAVID B. CORBIN Blue Devil senior forward Diana eight points, but the Rams’ numer- to relax.’ We are the D11 champs. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Venezia put up 18 points in three ous fast breaks helped them win the Next thing is just one more match.” Control of the boards was an abso- quarters of play, while grabbing seven CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 Looking toward that one more lute necessity if the seventh-seeded rebounds and adding an assist and a Westfield High School girls basket- block. But the 19-5 Rams had plenty ball team was going to upset the very of firepower from the outside as well athletic third-seeded Roselle Rams in as the inside, especially from senior the semifinal round of the Union guard Jakoya Duggans, who finished Westfield Living County Tournament (UCT) at Roselle with 26 points, including four 3-point- Catholic High School on February 23. ers, and Bianca Partlow, who netted Open House March 7 th 1 to 4 The Blue Devils’ aims were 18 points, including a 3-pointer. dimmed almost immediately as the “They are a very talented team. Hosted By Susan Massa CRS Broker 908-400-0778 Rams dominated the offensive boards, They came out strong and made some taking three to four shots at a clip quick baskets. What we wanted to do 14 Settlers Lane, Westfield, NJ $ 1,349,000 from close range, to go with six 3- was control the boards. They are a pointers, which led to a 73-46 victory great rebounding team,” Venezia said. and a trip to the UCT championship Within the first 1:30, the Rams game to face top-seeded Roselle leaped to an 8-0 lead when Felicia Catholic on February 26. Claiborne (11 points) banged a 3- “They are athletic, and they handle pointer and Partlow followed with a the ball very well. That’s for sure! My pair of a lay-ups and a free throw. girls went out and gave it their best. Venezia responded by driving to the That’s all I could ask for. The bottom basket and drawing fouls. She made line is they outplayed us,” Blue Devil good by hitting 6-for-6 from the line Head Coach Joe Marino said. and finishing the first quarter with
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Larry Zhang past three winters, improving from 5- (and/or mostly grey) hair on our heads, Center: Bob King, Tom Scott, Scott also is a potential place-winner. 12 as a sophomore to 11-14 last year and with maybe a bit of paunchiness, Novacek, Jim Harmon Ice hockey:WHS lost 4-2 to Sum- before going 21-12 as a senior and 908-233-6417, Direct there was a time – 1959 through 1973 Wing guard: Tim Goski, Spud mit in the finals of the UCT last becoming a dependable guy for coach – when Westfield High School (WHS) Monroe, Jim Masters, Ted Saturday night. But the Devils broke Glen Kurz. NJAR Circle of Excellence 1977—2009 basketball took a backseat to very Mavraganis the school record for wins in a season COLLEGE UPDATE few schools. Point guard: Dick Myers, Steve with its 6-1 victory over defending Susquehanna junior Colin Sullivan John Lay’s 1959 team went 24-3 Reddy, Dan Hauck, Bob Whitaker champion A.L. Johnson in the semi- (WHS, ’07) set a pair of Landmark and was the first to win a Union Taxi squad: Doug Carver, Bill finals. Nick Attanasio had two goals Conference records at the league’s OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MARCH, 7th 1—4 pm County Tournament (UCT) champi- Clancy, Chris Bauman, Chris and three assists, and C.J. Meyer championship meet. Sullivan won the 803 Cedar Terrace, Westfield onship. In 1962 and ’63, led by big Frerecks, Kerry McDevitt added three goals and an assist against 100 (58.76; 58.26 in trials) and 200 Bob King, the teams were 23-3 and 1986-2010 Clark as the Devils improved to 16- (2:07.72) breaststrokes for his records. 21-3, reaching the state Group 4 cham- Power forward: Jay Cook, Rob 5-4. The 1999 team finished 15-13 – He also was fourth in the 200 IM pionship game against Weequahic in Gladden, Dave Brown, Mike Lessner featuring all-time scoring leader Ron (2:01.63) and contributed quick 1962, after knocking off Trenton and Small forward: Mike Venezia, Tony Kashlak, along with Mike Bird, Bran- breaststroke splits on the 200 (26.55) Camden back-to-back to reach the DiIorio, Jeff Suto, Mike Checkett don Kape, Josh Falcone and Max and 400 (58.13) medley relays. title game. And Neil Horne’s first two Center: Dan DeSerio, Pat Sabatino, Langford – and reached the semifi- In the same meet, Brittany Reyes WHS teams, in 1972 and ’73, went Ron Shovlin, Eric Turner nals of the state Public School Tour- (WHS, ’07) of Scranton swam on a 25-2 and 24-2, winning the state Wing guard: Jan Cocozziello, Mike nament before falling to Brick. Ninth- winning 200-medley relay and run- Group 4 title in 1972. Comandini, Eric Hayes, Ted Hobbie seeded WHS knocked off ner-up 400-medley and 400-free re- For those 15 years, WHS had a Point guard: Brian Ciemniecki, Hackensack 4-3 on Monday in its lays. In addition, she was second in 236-110 record, and that includes los- Tom Bonard, Jim McKeon, Kevin state Public A tourney opener. Nick the 200 butterfly (2:16.38), the 200 ing records in 1961 (7-10), 1967 (6- Stock Attanasio’s third goal broke a 3-all IM (2:17.66) and third in the 100 fly 12) and 1970 (8-13). Take out those Taxi squad: Ryan Hess, Eric Lyght, tie late in the third period. WHS next (1:00.12). years and the record is 215-75! The Adam Turner, Maurice Boatright, plays eighth-seeded Morristown, Freshman Max Blum (’09) placed only county (3), sectional (2) and Lamont Turner likely tonight, March 4. 13th in the 500 free (4:52.30), 10th in state (1) championships came during They Did Not Play Team* Basketball: A nice 50-40 win last the 400 IM (4:19.80), seventh in the that period. The UCT record was 22- Power forward: Mark Jackson, week by the boys team over a 17-5 1,650 freestyle (17:05.76) and swam 11, and the state tourney record was Willy Crampton, Greg Allen, Greg Hillsborough squad. Pat Sabatino and a 1:48.81 split on the B 800-free relay Westfield, This Center Hall “Gardens” Colonial boasts 20-11. Chlan Ryan Hess each went for 14. That to help Franklin and Marshall cap- hardwood floors, French doors, gracious living room & There were also some pretty good Small forward: Fred Byrne, Jeff was the final tune-up before Tuesday’s ture its sixth straight Centennial Con- “back in the day” teams. In 1936, Joe Bauer, Dwight Winn, Neil state tourney opener at Bayonne. ference championship. Matt Blutfield formal dining room. Sunshine warms the office/den & fam- Freeman’s club went 17-3, Vic Chamberlin The girls team came up against a (’08), a Gettysburg sophomore, was ily room which opens to the updated eat-in kitchen. The Johnson’s only year as the head coach Center: Roger Twitchell, Willie Roselle buzzsaw in the UCT semifi- 13th in the 100 fly (56.64) and 100 master bedroom with updated bath, joins five more bed- in 1942 saw the team go 16-3, and Monroe, Roscoe Hunton, John Havas nals and dropped a 73-46 decision. breast (1:03.98). Gomer Lewis’ 1948 squad went 17-5. Wing guard: C.J. Johnson, Ken But they bounced back to knock off At the Metrolpolitan Conference rooms & two more baths. A lovely property and an unsur- The last quarter-century has seen Goski, Jeff Hughes, Don Stanton Elizabeth and faced Edison on Tues- championships, the College of New passed location enhance the allure of this rare treasure. its share of outstanding players and Point guard: Bobby Flynn, Tom day in their state opener. Jersey’s Evan Paulan (’09) was fifth Dir: Hillside to 803 Cedar Terr some solid teams, too, with the 2002, Quimby, Jay Ball, Bob Brewster Wrestling: Junior Christian Bar- in the 200 IM (1:56.43) and 400 IM Presented for $1,795,000. ’04 and ’06 teams standing out. Taxi squad: Ed Paquette, Neil ber will be the lone WHS representa- (4:12.28), and fourth in the 200 breast With both WHS teams having Glenn, Jim Kovacs, Chris Freer, Kurt tive at the state tournament in Atlan- (2:08.12). Matt Morgan (’09) wasn’t OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MARCH, 7th 1—4 pm opened play in this year’s state tour- Stock tic City, after finishing third at the one of CNJ’s four qualifiers in the 123 Chestnut Ct, Garwood nament this past Tuesday, it’s a per- *either didn’t play senior year, or Region 3 tournament at Union. 200 or 100 breast, but his 2:10.05 and fect time to think about three eras of didn’t play at all Barber’s lone loss at regions came in 1:22 in time trials would’ve placed WHS basketball – 1960 and earlier, The oldest players on the team are the semifinals, another in a season of fifth and sixth, respectively. Katie and the two 25-year periods since, Cliff Ewing (’15) – who, in an 81-3 tough losses, this by a 3-2 score in Morgan (’07) was 13th in the 200 IM 1961-85 and 1986-2010 – along with (yes, that score is correct; remember, overtime to Parsippany’s Anthony (2:15.63), fourth in the 100 breast some of the outstanding players who center jumps after every basket back Mariano. (1:07.09) and third in the 200 breast have worn the blue and white. then) victory over Cranford in 1914, Sophomores Mike Kalimtzis and (2:23.54). Aided by Chick Miller (’44), Com- scored 37 points, a school record for Troy Skibitsky, along with senior At the Metro Atlantic Athletic Con- modore Roger (When In Doubt, 47 years (tied by Terry Brady against Brian Henry, each notched at least ference championships, Marist’s Shoot) Love (’57) and Steve (Steam- Somerville in 1948), until Dick Myers one victory at regions before being Darrell Ann Smith (’07) was 14th in boat) Merrill (’71), the Devil’s Den scored 38 against Roselle Park in eliminated. the 200 IM (2:12.87), and 200 back proudly presents – for your approval 1961 – and Howard Walsh (’20), the Senior Bill Kim lost his prelimi- (2:11.79), and 15th in the 400 IM and/or disapproval – the best of WHS top scorer on his junior and senior nary-round match at regions, ending (4:47.04). basketball. (Remember, this is all in teams. a remarkable turnaround career. Kim Alexi Kuska (’08) had a big Atlan- fun…but it sure makes for some in- WINTER UPDATES was WHS’s regular 171-pounder the tic 10 Conference meet. The sopho- teresting matchups, you’ll have to Swimming: Congrats to the WHS more was fifth in the 1,650 (17:20.86) admit.) girls, who earned their third state title Devil Cager Boys Stop and 500 free (4:59.44), and 15th in 1900-1960 in the last four years (No. 12 overall) Hillsborough, 50-40 the 200 free (1:55.03). This end unit Town Home, located at The Pointe, a 55+ Power forward: Ray Bailey, Roger with an 85-85 tie in the Public A final DEVILS OF THE WEEK Love, Dave Townley, Harris Mosher against defending champion West The Westfield High School boys This week’s winners of a free sub community, has hardwood floors, high ceilings, living Small forward: Jim Kane, Cliff Windsor-Plainsboro South. 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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 quarter, 21-15. chance,” coach Marino said. “They many from their bench. Although the Blue Devils narrowed beat us on the transition. We ran out Blue Devil Katie Ponce finished the lead to 28-22 when Amanda of gas there. We knew it was going to with five points, two steals, an assist Markowski (9 points, 5 assists, 3 be a dogfight. We just let them jump and four rebounds. Danielle Miller steals) rolled in a 2-pointer with 5:30 out too quickly.” nailed a 3-pointer and Sara Nelson on the clock, the Rams’ success with Duggans and Partlow each banged finished with two points. Shan-Tasia fast breaks really paid off immedi- 3-pointers early in the third quarter. Padgett finished with 10 points and ately afterwards when they responded Blue Devil Charlotte Lorentzen (9 Nyasia Davis finished with six for the with a 9-2 run to win the quarter, 19- points, 6 rebounds) and Venezia each Rams. 11, for a 40-26 lead at the half. sank five points in an attempt to buffer “They were hitting their shots to- “I told them we were down by the assault, but the Rams heightened day,” coach Marino commented. seven. ‘Just come out an keep work- their lead to 58-39 entering the final “The were making all their shots, ing hard and chip away.’ They were quarter. With the game easily settled their outside shooters. They were great hot. They were unstoppable from the in their hands, the Rams still opted to drivers,” Venezia added. outside, and I told them if we stop play their starters, while the 13-8 Westfield 15 11 13 7 46 them from the outside, we have a Blue Devils viewed it wise to play Roselle 21 19 18 15 73 Lady Devils Earn Share of Public A Swim Crown
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Pirates are so loaded in that event that past two years. I always held myself don’t really swim the butterfly that they could move state champion to a high standard with everything. I often, so I was really nervous. But I David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Rebecca Lewinson to other events was really fast when I was 10 and 11. knew for strategic purposes we needed HAVING A GREAT GAME DEFENSIVELY…Raider forward Matt Jegede, no. 42, had 10 rebounds and three blocks, (she won the IM and butterfly) and But then I had some tough years, to get the third place in the fly and that while adding a tipped ball and an assist against the Panthers on February 24. still expect a 1-2-3 finish, given the trying to keep dropping my times. I I could do it. My adrenaline was times of their girls, as opposed to almost prevented myself from im- rushing like crazy before the race. DOUGHER SCORES 22 POINTS, OLIVER PUMPS IN 17 WHS’s trio of Kate Heffernan, proving because I was so negative. That was my best time by almost two Meghan Myers and Krysta Huber. Freshman year, swimming for the full seconds.” With the score tied at 70 going into high school team helped me because Each of the events had its own the race, WW-P was looking to put I was no longer swimming for my- drama and sub-plots, and when it was Raiders Jar Panthers, 62-58, the meet away with the potential self, but for the team, which was so all done, the two best public school sweep, which would provide an 83- much more powerful than I was as an programs in the state had put on a 73 lead. WHS needed to somehow individual.” show that will be talked about for prevent a sweep and keep the meet So Heffernan was more than happy years to come. And nobody seemed alive for its powerful freestyle relays. with her third-place finish because, to be thinking about the old sports In Boys Hoops Season Finale Enter Heffernan, a senior who had in a meet like Sunday’s, every place is cliché that says, “a tie is like kissing posted a 1:09.90 as a sophomore, no. critical. your brother.” By DAVID B. CORBIN ished with 20 points 17 points and heavier end to win the quarter, 13-10, 7 all-time, but had struggled mightily “Without (my club coach) Lou “Some people think a tie is worse Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times eight points, respectively. Junior for- tying the score at 38 each. Oliver hit the past two winters. In the sectional Petroziello, Brooke and the high than losing,” Smith said. “But West Three-pointers played a strong role ward Derek Beck also added six points. two more 3-pointers and two free final against Bridgewater-Raritan, she school team, I really don’t think I Windsor is such an amazing team that in helping the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Junior forward Matt Jegede played throws, but Weeks-Young hit a 3- finished fifth and, to make things would have continued swimming,” I couldn’t imagine a better team to be High School boys basketball team a major role for the Raiders and the pointer and a pair of lay-ups, the worse, she’d been battling a stomach she said. “I would have self-de- co-champions with. I also couldn’t keep pace with Bridgewater-Raritan’s team with 10 rebounds and three second one, which tied the score, 52- flu that had swept through her house structed. To me, a 1:12 or a 1:13 imagine a better way to finish my ferocious inside shooting in Scotch blocks, while adding a tipped ball and 52, and forced overtime. on Thursday and Friday, causing her meant nothing. But I saw that I meant high school swimming career than to Plains on February 24. But it was an assist. Doran Nelson (8 points, 3 rebounds, to miss school and practice leading something to the team. I had the en- go home a third time with a state perfect shooting from the free-throw “He always pulls down a lot of tipped ball) gave the Raiders a up to Sunday. tire team there along the side of the championship.” line in overtime that gave the 6-16 boards. That was big for us! They were jumpstart with a jumper and Bonacum “I talked to her Saturday and asked pool cheering me on. I couldn’t let Unfortunately, the girl who had Raiders a 62-58 victory over the 7-16 getting a lot of offensive rebounds, so followed by sinking two from the how she was doing,” Smith said. “She them down.” delivered a key third place in her Panthers in their last game of the we needed him to step in, and he line. O’Brien rolled in two lay-ups to said, ‘I’m throwing up, but I’m com- That was just one of the spots where biggest high school swim ever, wasn’t season. grabbed them for us,” Dougher said. knot the score then Oliver was fouled ing.’ She slept the whole bus ride WHS upset the planning of WW-P able to enjoy the team’s police and Junior guard Pat Dougher played a The Panthers jumped to a 15-4 first- and hit both free throws. With 27.7 down and after warm-ups she said, South coach Paul Hamnett, who was fire truck parade through town Sun- significant role in both parts as he led quarter lead until Dougher banged seconds remaining, Dougher’s quick ‘I’m alright.’ ” trying to milk every point he could, day night. a barrage of nine 3-pointers to finish his first 3-pointer just before the reflexes snagged a Panther pass and Heffernan’s gutted out (so to speak) knowing his team had the stars, but “On the ride home we had to stop with a game-high 22 points, includ- buzzer. His 3-pointer began an 8-0 he was immediately fouled. He went a season-best 1:11.71. Along with not the depth. the bus to, um, get bags for Kate to ing four from three-point range and run that ended with his second 3- to the line and sank both free throws. Myers’ 1:11.84 (no. 11 all-time), “Brooke did some things with her use,” Smith said. “When we got to sank all four of his free throws in the pointer, which forced the Panthers to Ten seconds later he was fouled again. WHS finished 3-4 and earned two lineup that I thought might have won Bally’s (on Central Ave.) she said, overtime period. Junior Chuck Oliver call a timeout with 5:35 left in the He sank both to seal the victory. unexpected points. That made the the meet for them,” he said. ‘Can I just go home?’ She was that also keyed in heavily with three 3- second quarter. The Panthers snarled Oliver also contributed three as- score 81-75 WW-P, and gave WHS a One of those was moving sick.” pointers and hit both free throws in with a 5-0 run, but Oliver silenced sists and four rebounds, while shot at a co-championship with a 1-3 DeLaFuente to the 500-free to try and “Heff” had done her part … and overtime to finish with 17 points. them with his first 3-pointer to begin Dougher had four assists and two finish, which is what happened. beat Pirate standout Meredith then some. “We wanted to get the ball to our big a 16-5 Raider run that ended with rebounds. Denzel Clark had three “Walking up to the blocks for the Ketchmark, which she did. The other “I’ve been a part of a class that guys, but they (Panthers) went to a respective 3-pointers from Tim points, three rebounds and two steals. race, I knew breaststroke was sup- was taking Smith, one of the most certainly left its mark on Westfield box-in-one, so we started knocking Bonacum (7 points, assist), Alfredo Matt Manns had two points, an assist posed to be our worse event and that reliable mid-distance freestylers in swimming – the proof is on the record down threes. It worked,” Dougher said. Pawid (assist, rebound) and Dougher, and a blocked shot. the score was really close,” Heffernan WHS history, out of the 100-free and board,” Heffernan said. “These girls, The Panthers had consistent suc- resulting in a 28-25 lead at the half. “The key for us was our stops late said. “I hadn’t been feeling well, but putting her in the 100-butterfly. we’re really like family. We may not cess penetrating the inside throughout Weeks-Young drew first blood in in the game,” Dougher said. “It was that was all forgotten when it was “When I first heard about (the have come away with a clear victory, the game where point guard Sal Vitello the third quarter, sinking a pair of free very important for us, grabbing an- time to swim. It was the last time I move) I was shocked,” Smith said. but this was the best state champion- (7 points) slipped passes into Matt throws, but Dougher banged his fourth other win.” could score points for the team. “I’m more comfortable in the freestyle ship for me. Being a senior made this O’Brien, Jude Weeks-Young (two 3- 3-pointer to start a seesaw battle that BrH2O 15 10 13 14 6 58 “I definitely had a mental block the and I know what I have to get done. I one even more special.” pointers) and Justin Leeds, who fin- ended with the Panthers on the slightly Sc. Pl.-Fnwd 7 21 10 14 10 62
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 tiebreaker. Since Mariano scored the Governor Livingston’s (GL) Pat (Bn) Joe Carey, 7-2, in the Raider Andrew Jacobs dropped his first escape, he chose “down” and Eichner in 5:15. quarterfinals. first-round bout at 215 lbs. to Flitcroft escaped with six seconds left to win. “My whole mental attitude just “It was open all day on this kid. It via 1:35 fall. Raider Mike Steinfeld In the wrestlebacks, Barber beat changed here in the regions. I don’t wasn’t really much for me. I just didn’t (140 lbs) lost his first-round bout via Aaron Velasquez (Morristown – want to lose. I don’t want my season want to do anything stupid, so I kept on fall to Velasquez (Mo). Blue Devil [Mo]), 3-0, then recorded a third- to be over. If I can make it to AC, that top and rode him out.” Brady said. Bill Kim lost his first-round, 171-lb period takedown to defeat Roselle would be the best thing in the world,” Looking forward to his next bout bout to James Morgan (Par), 4-1. Park’s (RP) Matt Krynicki, 5-3, for Henry said. with a familiar foe in Linden’s Austin CHAMPIONSHIPS: third place and a trip to AC. Although wrestling well for six Frank, Brady said, “Austin Frank is 103: — Anthony Ashnault (SoP) d “Coming back from last year, I minutes, Henry dropped a 7-2 deci- going to be a tough one. It always is.” Brenden Cales (SHP), 5-2 knew how bad that felt. I knew I had sion to Ryan Colwell (Mad), who Brady recorded a tackle takedown 112: — Giaccio (Cr) d Lopez, 6-3 119: — Tyler Hunt (SoP) md Dan Pisauro to win that match. It meant a lot to me. originally was the top seed. and an escape to beat Frank, 3-1, and (RP), 14-2 He was gassing in the third. I took Seeded fifth at 103 lbs., Blue Devil to advance to the finals where he 125: — Mascola (SHP) d Bundy (SPF), 1-0 him down,” Barber explained. “I Mike Kalimtzis lost his bid for AC tallied two takedowns and an escape 130: — Jeff Canfora (Del) d Eric Fajardo worked hard the whole summer. I after dropping a 3-1 decision to Patsy to defeat Bobby Sacks (SoP), 5-3, for (Bn), 4-3 135: — Heilmann (SoP) md Dave really wanted to get to AC this year.” Davis (Mad) in the wrestlebacks. the heavyweight championship. Standridge (Par), 9-0 In the first round on February 23, Cranford (Cr) Cougar Joe Giaccio, “[The] Counties didn’t go my way. 140: — Danny Ries (Br) d Mariano (Par), Blue Devil Troy Skibitsky grabbed a seeded first at 112 lbs., defeated Zach Districts, I won, and regions I won. 12-6 5-2 decision over Cranford’s (Cr) Matthijs (Colonia), 8-2, reaping cush- They are the ones that count the most,” 145: — Ryan Sacco (SoP) d Devin Geoghegan (Br), 9-3 Brian Buontempo to advance to the ion points with a switch reversal and Brady said. 152: — Russ Benner (RP) d Christian 125-lb. quarterfinals where he re- a three-point single grapevine and Delbarton’s Matt Albano, from Mazzocchi (Mad), 7-3 ALL UC CONFERENCE…Three members of the Westfield High School ice corded a pair of takedowns, the sec- arm hook maneuver. He then ad- Westfield, placed third at 119 lbs. 160: — Frank Bozzomo (Msx) d Dennis hockey team have been selected for the 12-member Union County All-Conference ond one a smooth opposite ankle pick, vanced to the title bout after beating when he recorded a takedown, a re- Carroll (RP), 2-1 Team, as voted by the coaches of their opponents’ teams. Senior Co-Captain Joe versal, a penalty point and a three- 171: — Mike Lomio (HP) d Dawud Hicks Kramkowski was named First Team Defenseman. Juniors Nick Attanasio and (Pl), 4-3 Assistant Captain CJ Meyer were chosen as Second Team Forwards. Senior Co- point nearfall to seize an 8-1 decision 189: — Mike Wagner (SoP) p Frank Captain Dylan Moran was given an honorable mention. Pictured from, left to over Anthony Rice (Br). Colder (GL), 3:41 Cougar Kyle Markovitch recorded 215: — Darren Dungee (Mo) d Urayoan right, are: Moran, Meyer, Kramkowski and Attanasio. Garcia (Ra), 3-2 a takedown and an escape to defeat Hwt: — Brady (Cr) d Sacks (SoP), 5-3 Allen Phillips (Br) in the wrestlebacks THIRD PLACE ROUND: Blue Devils Nip Hackensack at 130 lbs. 103: — Davis (Mad) d Max Rogers (Del), “The first takedown set the tone. 7-3 He’s good on top. I’m good on top. 112: — Troy Heilmann (SoP) md An- None of us wanted to lose this match, thony Madonia (Br), 17-4 In State Ice Tourney, 4-3 119: — Matt Albano (Del) d Anthony because the season is over now if you Rice (Br), 8-1 The Westfield Blue Devils varsity Attanasio scored on a play started by lose,” Markovitch said. 125: — Szeliga (SoP) md Skibitsky (W), hockey team survived a late surge by junior defenseman Colin Fitzhenry, Markovitch then defeated Gover- 11-3 the Hackensack Colts to eke out a 4- who advanced the puck from the nor Livingston’s (GL) Mike Stepien, 130: — DelVecchio (SoP) d Markovitch 3 victory in the first round of the New Westfield zone to Meyer, who fed (Cr), 6-2 4-2, to advance to the third-place 135: — Gobbo (Del) p DiGiovanni (Cr), Jersey, Public A State Hockey Tour- Attanasio. bout where he dropped a 6-2 bout to 3:44 nament on March 1 at Warinanco The Blue Devils advanced to the Scott DelVecchio (SoP). 140: — Barber (W) d Krynicki (RP), 5-3 Rink in Roselle. second round to face the eighth- Cougar Matt DiGiovanni, seeded 145: — Diego Chavez (Ra) d Ryan The Blue Devils, making their sixth ranked Morristown Colonials, who Colwell (Mad), 9-3 fourth at 135 lbs., pulled off a pair of 152: — John Balboni (Br) d Nick Kronka consecutive appearance in the state eliminated Clifton, 4-2. takedowns, three escapes and a pen- (Par), 7-4 tournament and ranked ninth among Westfield’s win over Hackensack alty point to beat Nick Lospinoso 160: — Jeff Fricke (Ch) d Rich Barnish (Bn), 6-1 the 34 teams, took a 4-1 lead early in helped avenge a 4-2 loss to Summit David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times (Br), 8-5. After losing in the semis, he the third period when junior forward Hilltoppers in the championship game 171: — Vic Pozsonyi (RP) d Maurice QUALIFYING FOR A.C….Blue Devil Christian Barber, right, defeated Roselle defeated Joe Hoy (GL), 6-0, then McCullers (E), 9-3 Nick Attanasio notched his third goal of the Union County Interscholastic Park’s Matt Krynicki, 5-3, in the 140-lb third-place bout. came up short in his bout for third 189: — Khusen Taramov (Br) d Austin of the game at the 10:53 mark. Athletic Conference tournament on place with Devon Gobbo (Del). DeMarco (ML), 3-1 OT Attanasio found the back of the net February 27. Summit’s Jon Santina to claim a 4-2 victory over Rich Troy Heilmann (SoP), 5-2. Seeded first at 215 lbs., Cougar 215: — Derrick Flitcroft (Del) d Tullo after pouncing on a loose puck that converted a pass from Bobby (NPr), 6-4 OT Szeliga (SoP). “It was all or nothing. I got a nice Julian Campo lost, 4-3, to Andre Tullo Hwt: — Zach Troutman (NPr) d Laziek landed in the goalmouth off a point Lawrence 2:29 into the third period “I had real good defense early in takedown. I rode him out, escaped in (NPr) and to Derrick Flitcroft (Del). Jones (Ra), 2-1 3OT shot by co-captain Dylan Moran. to snap a 2-2 tie and Lawrence added the match. I was confident. I had a the third period and took him down to With seven minutes remaining, an empty-net goal with 1:09 left. real good shot. I didn’t panic. When I win,” Giaccio explained. “I wrestled Colts forward Jack Marut took ad- Meyer and freshman Liam Devin got the second takedown, I knew I probably one of my best matches this vantage of a five-on-three powerplay scored for Westfield. was going to win the match,” Skibitsky year.” to narrow the gap to 4-2. Just over two Westfield earned a berth in the said. “I did that ankle pick to the In his title bout with Jorge Lopez of minutes later, Marut turned the game county finals with a 6-1 victory over opposite side. I never really did it to Delbarton (Del), Giaccio scored an into a nail-biter with his second goal the defending champion A.L. Johnson that side. I wore him down, hand early takedown and a two-point tilt to make the score, 4-3. Crusaders of Clark. Attanasio deliv- fought and out-conditioned him. It but got a little careless for a brief Attanasio opened the scoring with ered the strongest offensive perfor- felt great!” period to yield a two-point tilt. He a powerplay goal at 8:28 the first mance of the season, registering two After losing in the semis, Skibitsky then added a takedown to win the title period on passes from junior linemates goals and four assists, while Meyer defeated Gotthelf (ML), 4-1, to ad- with a 6-3 decision. CJ Meyer and Henry O’Brien. recorded three goals and an assist, vance to the third-place consolation Describing his bout, Giaccio said, Hackensack knotted the score, 1-1, and O’Brien chipped in with a goal to face Szeliga once again. This time, “It was average. I should have kept later in the period before O’Brien put and an assist. Senior Kramkowski Seliga took advantage of a five-point my head up higher so I wouldn’t go to the Blue Devils in front with a goal at was named a Union County first team takedown move to win 11-3. my back. Tough kid!” 7:29 of the middle frame. With one all-star, while juniors Attanasio and Blue Devil Brian Henry pulled off Looking toward AC, he added, “I second remaining in the period, Meyer were named to the second a huge upset with an 11-7 decision want to place!” team. over Rich Weslock (RP) to advance Cougar Joe Brady, seeded first at See it all on the web in color . . . to the 145-lb. quarterfinals where he heavyweight, recorded two powerful David B. 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WESTFIELD OFFICE - 908-654-7777 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 4, 2010 Page 13 FSPY ‘C’ Gymnasts Win High School Public A, Public B Swim Results: Second Meet of Season Mtn. Lakes Boys Nip Lady Devils Advance Raiders in Public B To Public A Finals The hosting Fanwood-Scotch placed third place on vault and beam. The sixth-ranked Scotch Plains- The Westfield High School girls Plains “Y” C division gymnastics Danielle Rosenblatt earned second Fanwood boys swim team needed swim team advanced to the Public team totaled 98.35 to defeat East Or- on floor. Rebecca Leonard earned to place 1-2 in the final event, the A championship by waterlogging ange (92.75), South Mountain (92.2) second place on beam. Emily Isola 400-freestytle relay, but seventh- Ridgewood, 94-76, on February and Somerset Valley (89.8) on Febru- competed on beam and Naomi Porter ranked Mountain Lakes placed sec- 23. The Blue Devils were to face ary 20. turned in solid performances on both ond in the event to eke out an 85.5- West Windsor South for the title at In the 10-11-age group, Abigail vault and balance beam to contribute 84.5 victory to in the NJSIAA Pub- The College of New Jersey in Kennedy captured first on the uneven to the team’s victory. lic B semifinals in Lawrenceville Ewing on February 28. bars and the balance beam. Morghan The Fanwood-Scotch Plains “Y” on February 23. Blue Devils Kylie Bangs, Meg Johnson earned second on unevens, will host its next meet on Sunday, Lakers Henry Cohen, Matt Kaveney, Ally Rose and Loren fourth on beam and fifth on vault. March 7 (C Division). Spectators are Ferguson, Garrett Puttis and Jor- Ball touched first in the 200-med- Kristy Cerini took second on beam. welcome. dan Stillman touched first in the ley relay with a time of 210.96. In the 12+-age group, Sydne Pow- Later in March, during Scotch 200-meter medley relay with a time Blue Devil Kelsey Wilson won the ers grabbed first on All-Around, as Plains-Fanwood’s Spring Break, the TOURNAMENT WINNERS…The Westfield Renegades boys seventh grade of 1:50.54, and Mike McElduff won 200-freestyle at 2:20.08. well as first on vault, beam and floor gymnastics department will host sev- the 200-freestyle at 1:58.01. Raider Ridgewood won the next five indi- exercise. Marissa Lamastra tied Pow- travel A basketball team won the Clark Holiday Tournament in Clark on eral clinics and specialty programs, February 28. Pictured, left to right, are: front row, Danny McHugh, James Greg Baliko touched first in the vidual events. Corinna Bertelsen ers on beam, while also being awarded including an Acro clinic, Just Floor Goldberger, Matt Catanzaro and Kevin Irving; top row, Head Coach Mark 200-individual medley with a time won the 200-individual medley at third on floor and fourth on vault. classes and special Open gym times. Mitchell, Assistant Coach David Wirtshafter, Jack Bunting, Sean Brennan, of 2:10.88 and later won the 100- 2:31.52 and the 400-free at Sara Rocha earned second on vault For more information, call (908) Danny Mitchell, Sean Elliott, Eli Wirtshafter, Colin Dursee and Assistant Coach breaststroke at 1:08.72. Stillman 4:46.48. Tori Holzberg won the and fourth on floor. Arielle Margulies 889-8880. Rich Dursee. won the 50-free at 24.86. 50-free in 30.04 and the 100-free Raider Mike Napolitano touched in 1:04.9. Rachel Cortright won first in the 100-butterfly with a time the 100-butterfly in 1:08.95. NJ Devils Quebec PeeWees Find of 59.95 and Dan Napolitano won Kaveney, Megan Boersig, Emily the 100-free in 55.5. After McElduff Budnick and Suzanne Lemberg won the 400-free in 4:21.95, Lak- won the 200-free relay in 1:57.49, Success North of the Border ers Puttis, Stillman, Kyle Rozantis and Bangs touched first in the 100- and McElduff won the 200-free backstroke at 1:11.81. Fanwood’s Danny Harcourt and his bec City area. They spent seven days relay in 1:43.09. Ferguson won the Ridgewood’s Katie Citti won the NJ Devils Quebec team finished the learning the cultures of the people. 100-backstroke in 1:02.85. Raiders 100-breaststroke in 1:24.16. Quebec International Pee Wee hockey Coach John DeNortia said, “This is Mike Napolitano, Ryan Gajdzisz, Holzberg, Siobhan Goodman, tournament with an 8-2 record in the where these young players (12-year- Joe Dunn and Dan Napolitano won Bertelsen and Cortright won the city of Quebec, Canada, featuring olds) determine if hockey is a path in the 400-free relay in 3:43.95. 400-free relay in 4:09.11. 120 teams from 35 countries. life they wish to pursue. We have 20 The Devils began the exhibition of the finest players from the tri- side of their schedule with a 4-1 vic- state area and this is their first taste tory over Kharkov of the Ukraine. of the life of a young hockey pros- After beating the Philadelphia Que- pect. They are on their own in a bec team, the Devils were ready for foreign land, most unable to speak their first tournament game, which the language. It is both a test and a was a 2-1 win over a Phoenix Arizona reward. USA Hockey finds this to be LACROSSE CHAMPS…The Westfield Little Devils swept the Winter Indoor team. The Devils followed with vic- a great honor for the members of this League lacrosse championship at the Indoor Sports Pavilion. Pictured, left to tories over United States teams from team, and we were very proud of right, are: kneeling, Mary Randazzo, Natalie Brennan, Helen Keating, Rebecca Georgia, Carolina and Maine. The Kraus, Julia Gretsky, Shelby Taylor, Olivia Dembiec and Lauren D’Amico; both their character as young men standing, Assistant Coach Courtney Weisse, Alexis Kardias, Anna Tanji, Caroline Devils then outlasted Halifax, Nova and their abilities to play the game of Baldwin, Natasha Peregrim, Jessica Castelo, Alyssa Teese, Mallory Weisse, Jill Scotia, 2-1, in a shootout before de- hockey.” Burke, Kaitlyn Lutz, Samantha Paoletti, Coach Weisse, Carolyn Meyo and feating an undefeated team from Later, the Devils had a rematch Jordan Robertson. Montreal, Canada, 4-1. with the Ukrainians and came out on Each of the 20 members of the the short end, 4-2. The Quebec Devils Devils were required to stay with final game ended in a 3-1 loss to the Little Devil Laxers Sweep host families from around the Que- Suisse National team. Indoor League Championship FSPY Swim Team Shines A team of middle school girls from Tanji, Samantha Paoletti, Jill Burke, Westfield swept the eighth grade Win- Caroline Meyo and Jordan Robertson State Silvers Championships ter Indoor League championship at led the midfield. Defensively, the Little the Indoor Sports Pavilion (ISP) in Devils were led by goalie Mallory The Fanwood-Scotch Plains “Y” times in the 200-fly and 100- Randolph. The team compiled a per- Weisse and assisted by the defense of (FSPY) swim team had a strong per- freestyle, respectively. fect 10-0 record season defeating Rebecca Kraus, Kaitlyn Lutz, Lauren formance at the YMCA Silver State 15-18: Loren Ball touched first in strong teams from Summit, Chatham, D’Amico, Natasha Peregrim, Sarah Championships held from February 100-free and fifth in 200-free. Jessica Ridgewood, West Essex and Oak Cronin and Julia Gretsky. 19 through February 21. Cronin and Kyle Higgins took sec- Knoll to win the ISP Indoor Lacrosse The Little Devils were faced by Ages 9-10: Natalie Jablonski had ond and fifth in 1,000-free. Keith Championship. challenges in the playoffs from Sum- three top-10 finishes and qualified Monteiro took eight in 100-fly. The team was made up of 13 eighth mit, West Essex and a powerful Acorn for two YMCA “Gold” State champi- Topping off the championship week- graders, six seventh graders and four team from the Oak Knoll School in onship times (50-backstroke, 100-In- end was a nail-biter in the boys 15-18 sixth graders, who play for the the finals. The Acorns jumped out to dividual Medley). Maya Dunchus 200-medley relay, as Keith Monteiro, Westfield Lacrosse Club in the spring. an early lead on the strength of their took sixth in the 200IM and ninth in Daniel Pesin, Joe Cornelius and Bilal The Little Devils had a powerful at- new offensive set and incredible fast- the 100-backstroke, while younger Rice narrowly held off Somerset Val- tack led by Natalie Brennan, Helen break offense. The Little Devils trailed sister Anna placed 11th in the 50- and ley and a competitive field to win the Keating, Olivia Dembiec and Alyssa at the half but regrouped to tie the 100-butterfly. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN all-time leading scorer in Lion his- rebounds. Senior center Danielle Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tory with 1,269 points. Malone nailed Gross, who finished with nine points Senior Allison Skrec, Melissa Tobie four 3-pointers and finished with 18 and five rebounds, had a pair of as- and point guard Jen Malone created a points, and Tobie controlled the sists, a tipped ball and a steal, while formidable inside-outside shooting boards, while rolling in 17 points. senior forward Taylor D’Antico combination to lead the No. 15- “Malone and Skrec are great play- banged a 3-pointer and finished with ranked, top-seeded Roselle Catholic ers and did a real good job working five points, while adding a theft. Jess High School girls basketball team to together and finding one another,” McCoy, who had six points and a a 75-50 victory over the fourth-seeded Cougar Head Coach Jackie Huber steal, led the Cougars with seven re- Cranford Cougars in the semifinal said. bounds. Sara Gugliucci hit a 3-pointer round of the Union County Tourna- Senior guard Jamie Webb led the and finished with five points, and ment at Roselle Catholic High School 17-7 Cougars with 12 points, all in Katie McGovern had two points and on February 23. the second half, including a 3-pointer. a rebound. Skrec scored a game-high 25 points, She also led with six assists and had The 21-2 Lady Lions exhibited their and her last lay-up, which happened a steal. Sophomore Morgan Miller (2 inside-outside proficiency immedi- to be the final points of the game, assists) finished with 11 points, in- ately. Tobie drove to the basket, drew pushed her over the top to become the cluding a 3-pointer, and pulled five CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ON HIS WAY TO VICTORY…Cougar Heavyweight Joe Brady, left, begins to put a cross face on Joe Carey of Boonton in his quarterfinal bout. Brady won, 7-0, and went on to win the heavyweight title. COUGARS MARKOVITCH, DiGIOVANNI PLACE FOURTH Giaccio, Brady Grab Crowns At Region 3 Mat Tournament
By DAVID B. CORBIN reversal and a three-point single “It was average. I should have kept Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times grapevine and arm hook maneuver. my head up higher so I wouldn’t go to Cranford (Cr) High School senior He then advanced to the title bout my back. Tough kid!” heavyweight Joe Brady’ and junior after beating Troy Heilmann of South Looking toward AC, he added, “I 112-pounder Joe Giaccio’s wishes Plainfield (SoP), 5-2. want to place!” came true when they won their re- “It was all or nothing. I got a nice Brady, seeded first at heavyweight, spective weight classes at the Region takedown. I rode him out, escaped in recorded two powerful double-leg 3 Tournament in Union on February the third period and took him down to takedowns and a cross-face takedown 27 to advance to the NJSIAA state win,” Giaccio explained. “I wrestled to defeat Boonton’s (Bn) Joe Carey, tournament that begins tomorrow, probably one of my best matches this 7-2, in the quarterfinals. March 5, and runs through Sunday, year.” “It was open all day on this kid. It March 7, at Boardwalk Hall in Atlan- In his title bout with Jorge Lopez of wasn’t really much for me. I just tic City (AC). Delbarton (Del), Giaccio scored an didn’t want to do anything stupid, so Giaccio, seeded first at 112 lbs, early takedown and a two-point tilt I kept on top and rode him out.” Brady defeated Zach Matthijs (Colonia), 8- but got a little careless for a brief said. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 2, reaping cushion points with a switch period to yield a two-point tilt. He Looking forward to his next bout TAKING MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS…Cougar guard Jamie Webb drives to the basket in the Union County then added a takedown to win the title with a familiar foe in Linden’s Austin Tournament semifinal game against Roselle Catholic on February 23. Webb finished with 12 points. Probitas Verus Honos with a 6-3 decision. Frank, Brady said, “Austin Frank is Describing his bout, Giaccio said, CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 going to be a tough one. It always is.” “The first takedown set the tone. defeated Joe Hoy (GL), 6-0, then Brady recorded a tackle takedown He’s good on top. I’m good on top. came up short in his bout for third and an escape to beat Frank, 3-1, and None of us wanted to lose this match, place with Devon Gobbo (Del). to advance to the finals where he because the season is over now if you Scotch Plains-Fanwood senior tallied two takedowns and an escape lose,” Markovitch said. Tristan Bundy and Westfield junior to defeat Bobby Sacks (SoP), 5-3, for Markovitch then defeated Gover- Christian Barber have accomplished the heavyweight championship. nor Livingston’s (GL) Mike Stepien, a goal that has been on their minds “Counties didn’t go my way. Dis- 4-2, to advance to the third-place since last year’s Region 3 wrestling tricts, I won, and regions I won. They bout where he dropped a 6-2 bout to tournament. They both qualified for are the ones that count the most,” Scott DelVecchio (SoP). the trip to AC. Brady said. Cougar Matt DiGiovanni, seeded Bundy, seeded second at 125 lbs, Cougar Kyle Markovitch recorded fourth at 135 lbs, pulled off a pair of used his speed on his feet to defeat a takedown and an escape to defeat takedowns, three escapes and a pen- Garrett Gotthelf of Mountain Lakes Allen Phillips of Brearley (Br) in the alty point to beat Nick Lospinoso (ML), 9-4, in the quarterfinals. In the wrestlebacks at 130 lbs. (Br), 8-5. After losing in the semis, he CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times DRIVING TOWARD THE BASKET…Jess McCoy, No. 20, had six points and a steal, and led the Cougars with seven rebounds against Roselle Catholic in the Union County Tournament semifinals. Lions Leap on Cougars in UCT Hoops, 75-50
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 a foul and sank a free throw. Anthonia gressively, which is not like us,” coach half. Webb found more success set- Ajumobi and Skrec rolled in lay-ups Huber said. “All in all, we had a very ting up Miller and McCoy, who each and Malone banged a 3-pointer to off game.” sank four points in the third quarter, give the Lions an 8-2 lead before the The Lady Cougars’ offense did, and D’Antico, who scored two points. Cougars called a timeout with 3:57 however, perk up more in the second Webb netted three in the quarter but, left of the first quarter. D’Antico an- after hitting a 3-pointer early in the swered with a 3-pointer, but Tobie fed Cougar Cagers Tame fourth quarter she started driving to Skrec for lay-ups four times, while the basket and added two free throws adding one of her own as the quarter RC Lion Boys, 46-36 and a pair of lay-ups. ended, 19-10, in favor of the Lions. Sophomore forward Chris Gross “I think that game was the best I While the Lions’ rhythm was on, bucketed 17 points and pulled 10 have seen Roselle Catholic play all the Cougars’ rhythm was way off, rebounds to lead the 13-8 Cranford season. We came out flat and seemed especially in the second quarter. The Cougar High School basketball team to have trouble getting our offense Lions’ defense managed to disrupt to a 46-36 victory over the 14-7 started. I think Roselle Catholic did a the Cougars’ Webb-Gross-Miller of- Roselle Catholic Lions in Cranford great job defending our shooters,” fensive connection and won the quar- on February 23. Gross also added a coach Huber said. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ter 16-6 to grab a 35-16 lead at the pair of blocks. Cranford 10 6 15 19 50 RACKING UP THE BACK POINTS…Cougar Joe Giaccio, top, has Colonia’s Zach Matthijs entwined in a single grapevine half. Junior point guard Sean Trotter Roselle Catholic 19 16 16 24 75 and a Jacobs Hook in his 112-lb quarterfinal bout. Giaccio won, 8-2, and went on to win the 112-lb Region 3 championship. Nothing much changed in the sec- pushed in 14 points, hitting two of six ond half as the Lions continued to hit from 3-point range, three 2-pointers the majority of their first shots. Since and 2-for-2 from the charity line. the Lady Lions were very successful Senior guard Kendall Grier hit a pair Cougar Snacks: hitting their first shots, rebounding of 3-pointers and a 2-pointer for eight dominance really did not have that points, and added five rebounds, four Lady Cougars Slash Blue Streaks Streak much of an outcome in the game, as assists and two steals. Mark Osofsky with other games, but the Cougars had three points, a steal and a re- Ramblers, 59-46 Past Cougars, 50-43 did not seem up to par. bound. 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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times FINISHING FOURTH AT 135 LBS…Cougar Matt DiGiovanni, seeded fourth at 135 lbs, pulled off a pair of takedowns, TRYING TO MAINTAIN CONTROL…Westfield Blue Devil Mike Kalimtzis, right, tries to maintain control of Gennaro three escapes and a penalty point to beat Nick Lospinoso of Brearley, 8-5, in the quarterfinals. DiGiovanni finished fourth. Cuccolo of Hanover Park in the 103-lb quarterfinals at the Region 3 Wrestling Tournament in Union on February 27. Giaccio, Brady Capture Crowns; Bundy Places 2nd, Barber Gets 3rd at Region 3 Tournament
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 semifinals, he wasted no time against John Scholz said. “He did a nice job. Next thing is just one more match.” overtime. After each added an es- Hanover Park’s (HP) Anthony Sorisi, Took him right to his back! Once Looking toward that one more match cape, the bout went to a 30-second recording a back-trip takedown right Tristan gets somebody to his back, with Seton Hall Prep’s (SHP) Joe tiebreaker. Since Mariano scored the to a semi-cradle pin in 50 seconds, it’s very hard to get off.” Mascola, whom he defeated last year, first escape, he chose “down” and which automatically secured his quali- After exploding off the mat with 3-1, Bundy said, “We are both differ- escaped with six seconds left to win. fication for AC. exuberance, Bundy said, “My friend ent wrestlers now. He is 30-0. I am 34- In the wrestlebacks, Barber beat “That’s something that we have Joe Giaccio from Cranford, I told 1. It’s going to be a close match.” Aaron Velasquez (Morristown – been working on, trying to get it from him, ‘Joe! When you win, I’m going In the title bout, Mascola scored an [Mo]), 3-0, then recorded a third- the single leg,” Raider Head Coach to relax.’ We are the D11 champs. escape in the second period and rode period takedown to defeat Roselle out Bundy in the third period to grab Park’s (RP) Matt Krynicki, 5-3, for a 1-0 decision. third place and a trip to AC. Barber began his journey at 140 lbs “Coming back from last year, I by pinning Madison’s (Mad) Eamon knew how bad that felt. I knew I had Epstein in 1:18 in the first round. In to win that match. It meant a lot to me. the quarterfinals, he recorded a single- He was gassing in the third. I took leg front-trip takedown and an escape him down,” Barber explained. “I to defeat Corey Stasenko (SoP), 3-2. worked hard the whole summer. I “It was important for me to get the really wanted to get to AC this year.” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times first takedown. The kid had gas in the In the first round on February 23, PLACING FOURTH AT 125 LBS…Westfield Blue Devil sophomore Troy tank. Kind of like me! If I got that, I Blue Devil Troy Skibitsky grabbed a Skibitsky, right, placed fourth at 125 lbs. Above, Skibitsky defeated Garrett was going to win,” said Barber. 5-2 decision over Cougar Brian Gotthelf of Mountain Lakes, 4-1, in the wrestlebacks. Looking forward to his semifinal Buontempo to advance to the 125-lb the match. I was confident. I had a CHAMPIONSHIPS: bout with Parsippany’s (Par) Anthony quarterfinals where he recorded a pair real good shot. I didn’t panic. When I 103: — Anthony Ashnault (SoP) d Mariano, he said, “Last year, I lost to of takedowns, the second one a smooth got the second takedown, I knew I Brenden Cales (SHP), 5-2 him (12-3). My technique has im- opposite ankle pick, to claim a 4-2 was going to win the match,” Skibitsky 112: — Giaccio (Cr) d Lopez, 6-3 proved.” victory over Rich Szeliga (SoP). 119: — Tyler Hunt (SoP) md Dan Pisauro said. “I did that ankle pick to the (RP), 14-2 This time they took a 1-1 tie into “I had real good defense early in opposite side. I never really did it to 125: — Mascola (SHP) d Bundy (SPF), that side. I wore him down, hand 1-0 fought and out-conditioned him. It 130: — Jeff Canfora (Del) d Eric Fajardo (Bn), 4-3 felt great!” 135: — Heilmann (SoP) md Dave After losing in the semis, Skibitsky Standridge (Par), 9-0 defeated Gotthelf (ML), 4-1, to ad- 140: — Danny Ries (Br) d Mariano (Par), David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times vance to the third-place consolation 12-6 TROUBLE WITH A TOUGH CUSTOMER…Cranford Cougar senior Julian to face Szeliga once again. This time, 145: — Ryan Sacco (SoP) d Devin Campo, top, had trouble controlling Andrew Tullo of New Providence in the 215- Geoghegan (Br), 9-3 Seliga took advantage of a five-point 152: — Russ Benner (RP) d Christian lb quarterfinals. Tullo pulled out a 4-3 decision to advance to the semifinals. takedown move to win 11-3. Mazzocchi (Mad), 7-3 Blue Devil Brian Henry pulled off 160: — Frank Bozzomo (Msx) d Dennis Carroll (RP), 2-1 a huge upset with an 11-7, decision 171: — Mike Lomio (HP) d Dawud Hicks over Rich Weslock (RP) to advance (Pl), 4-3 to the 145-lb quarterfinals where he 189: — Mike Wagner (SoP) p Frank lost a close 3-2, decision to Anthony Colder (GL), 3:41 215: — Darren Dungee (Mo) d Urayoan Johnstone (HP). Next, he pinned Pat Garcia (Ra), 3-2 Eichner (GL) in 5:15. Hwt: — Brady (Cr) d Sacks (SoP), 5-3 “My whole mental attitude just THIRD PLACE ROUND: changed here in the regions. I don’t 103: — Davis (Mad) d Max Rogers (Del), want to lose. I don’t want my season 7-3 to be over. If I can make it to AC, that 112: — Troy Heilmann (SoP) md An- thony Madonia (Br), 17-4 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times would be the best thing in the world,” 119: — Matt Albano (Del) d Anthony PLACING THIRD AT 119 LBS…Delbarton’s Matt Albano of Westfield defeated Henry said. Rice (Br), 8-1 Kyle Robertson, bottom, 4-0, and later topped Anthony Rice of Brearley, 8-1, to Although wrestling well for six 125: — Szeliga (SoP) md Skibitsky (W), place third at 119 lbs. minutes, Henry dropped a 7-2 deci- 11-3 130: — DelVecchio (SoP) d Markovitch sion to Ryan Colwell (Mad), who (Cr), 6-2 originally was the top seed. 135: — Gobbo (Del) p DiGiovanni (Cr), 3:44 Seeded fifth at 103 lbs, Blue Devil 140: — Barber (W) d Krynicki (RP), 5-3 Helping Accident Mike Kalimtzis lost his bid for AC 145: — Diego Chavez (Ra) d Ryan Colwell (Mad), 9-3 after dropping a 3-1, decision to Patsy 152: — John Balboni (Br) d Nick Kronka Victims Everyday Davis (Mad) in the wrestlebacks. (Par), 7-4 Seeded first at 215 lbs, Cougar Julian 160: — Jeff Fricke (Ch) d Rich Barnish Campo lost, 4-3, to Andre Tullo of (Bn), 6-1 171: — Vic Pozsonyi (RP) d Maurice New Providence (NPr) and to Der- McCullers (E), 9-3 rick Flitcroft (Del). Raider Andrew 189: — Khusen Taramov (Br) d Austin Jacobs dropped his first-round bout DeMarco (ML), 3-1 OT at 215 lbs to Flitcroft via 1:35 fall. 215: — Derrick Flitcroft (Del) d Tullo (NPr), 6-4 OT Raider Mike Steinfeld (140 lbs) lost Hwt: — Zach Troutman (NPr) d Laziek his first-round bout via fall to Jones (Ra), 2-1 3OT Velasquez (Mo). Blue Devil Bill Kim For All Your Business, Tax lost his first-round, 171-lb bout to Probitas Verus Honos & Financial Needs James Morgan (Par), 4-1.
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PUBLICATION Woman’s Club Announces Union Catholic to Honor Winners of Writing Contest Fanwood Couple at Dinner WESTFIELD – The Woman’s Club Steven Schapow, SCOTCH PLAINS – Union Catho- also attended Union Catholic. of Westfield has and is in the 12th lic High School will honor Mildred They were dedicated to the Catho- announced the grade at Westfield and Stephen Ritter posthumously at lic education experience at Union winners of its High School in the Union Catholic Hall of Fame Din- Catholic as well as at their parish St. 2010 Youth Po- Westfield. ner, scheduled for Saturday, April 24, Bartholomew Church in Scotch etry Short Story Short Story: at 7 p.m. Plains. The Hall of Fame Dinner will Contest. The win- Sidhorth Mr. and Mrs. Ritter are among the be held on April 24 in the gymnasium ners are: Eleswarapu (Cat- eight new inductees to the Union at Union Catholic High School. All Poetry: Ian egory 2) for his Drew Schapow Catholic Hall of Fame. The 2010 Hall are welcome to attend. Gurland (Cat- short story, of Fame honorees are John Del Giorno For additional information and res- Ian Gurland egory 1) for his “Harry The Hundred Dollar Bill.” ’88 (Alumni), Jessica Ballweg Perkin ervations, call (908) 889-1600, exten- poem, “What Poems Are About.” Ian is Sidhorth is the son ’01 (Athletics), William Sieben ’70 sion no. 309, or visit unioncatholic.org. the son of Greer and Ira Gurland, and is of Usha and posthumously (Athletics), Carol Ann in second grade at Washington Elemen- Kenhat Riester Giardelli ’72 (Community tary School in Eleswarapu, and GIMME SHELTER…Brunner principal Jodi Frank, pictured right, presents Leader), Mildred and Stephen Ritter Westfield; is in the sixth Brunner School’s $2,700 Haiti donation to local Rotarian Pat Plante; the school posthumously (Parents) and Sister M. Kelly Mehorter grade at bestowed its donation through Rotary International’s ShelterBox program. A Eloise Claire Kays, RSM posthu- ShelterBox equips up to 10 people with the essentials necessary to subsist for (Category 2) for Roosevelt Inter- months following a disaster. mously (UC Hero). her poem, “Pup- mediate School in Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ritter were pet.” Kelly is the Westfield; instrumental in the establishment of daughter of Mary Michal Sidhorth Westfield Adult School Union Catholic High School, serving Rose and John Hannah Sagal Eleswarapu on the founding committee that built Mehorter, and is (Category 4) for his short story, “Mom Kelly Mehorter the school and as members of the first in the fourth grade The Stranger.” Michal is the son of Goes Green in 2010 Parent Guild established in the Union at J Ackerman Coles Elementary School Lauren Kaplan-Sagal and Douglas WESTFIELD – The Westfield beginning March 1 in the main office Catholic Boys School. in Scotch Plains; Sagal, and is in Adult School begins its spring 2010 at Westfield High School and con- Eight of their 10 children attended Natalie Salinardo (Category 3) for 12th grade at semester on Monday, March 1. Class tinuing each Monday evening Union Catholic – Stephen ’66, Tho- her poem, “Daddy’s Home.” Natalie is Westfield High lengths vary from one to eight weeks throughout the semester, with pay- mas ’69, Alan ’70, Douglas ’72, David the daughter of School in and start on different dates during the ment by check or cash. ’73, Gregory ’75, Edward ’79 and Carol Ann Westfield. semester. Most classes are held at If Monday nights are not conve- Joan ’80. Four of their grandchildren Salinardo and is The writings of Westfield High School, located at 550 nient, some classes are offered on in the eighth grade the above win- Dorian Road, on Monday evenings. other evenings and during some day- Area Students Named at Orange Avenue ners have been One of the new classes offered by times hours, as well at other locations School in sent on to be the Adult School is “Greening Your (please check the website or cata- To Rowan Dean’s List Cranford; judged by The Michal Hannah AREA — Rowan University an- Sagal Home and Wallet” course. Those who logue.) Drew Schapow New Jersey State join this class will learn how conser- Registered students may stop by nounced its fall 2009 dean’s list recipi- SING, SING A SONG…In late Janu- (Category 4) for Federation of Women’s Clubs ary, Westfield’s Lincoln School held a Natalie Salinardo vation, efficiency, durability and the one of the tables or the main office in ents. Students must earn a 3.45 grade his poem, “Cast (NJSFWC) for further consideration use of renewable energy can save the high school to pick up a compli- point average or above to earn dean’s school-wide Sing-A-Long presentation Die.” Drew is the son of Rachel and on the state level. list status. The following area students, for parents to enjoy. Above is PM Kin- them money while helping them mentary Westfield Adult School en- dergarten student Brynne Conte. Lundgren of SP Named To Rider Dean’s List achieve a more sustainable life. vironment-friendly tote bag before listed with their respective majors, were Other new classes being offered their first class. named to the dean’s list. SCOTCH PLAINS — Rebecca Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lundgren of Scotch this semester include Hoop Dancing Lindsay Finkelstein, Early Childhood Lehigh Students Make Lundgren of Scotch Plains was named Plains. for Fitness, Chair Yoga, Handbag Area Students Make Education, of Berkeley Heights; Tho- to the dean’s list for the fall 2009 Rebecca is a double major in El- Design, Internet Security for Seniors, mas De Vito, Network and Operating Fall Dean’s List semester at Rider University in ementary Education and Psychology Cake Decorating for Beginners and U. of Vt. Dean’s List Systems, Laura Grossi, Psychology, AREA – Certificates of Achieve- Lawrenceville. She is the daughter of with a minor in Special Education. Chocolate – molding and truffles, AREA – The following students Kelly Noon, Marketing, Joy Hanke, ment were awarded to 1,365 Lehigh dipping chocolates and chocolate have been named to the dean’s list for Elementary Education, Laurel University students who were named mousse. the fall 2009 semester at the Univer- Hartmann, Collaborative Education, to the dean’s list for the fall 2009 semes- All courses can be viewed online. sity of Vermont: Selena Santangelo, Collaborative ter. Sharon Basso, associate vice-pro- People can register at Melissa Cameron, of Berkeley Teaching, Allison Weiss, Early Child- vost and dean of students, announced westfieldadultschool.com or by call- Heights, a junior Environmental Stud- hood Education, Mia Korngruen, names. ing (908) 232-4050. Online registra- ies major in the College of Arts and Chemical Engineering, Daniel Students named to the dean’s list tion offers payment by credit card. Sciences; Alyssa Frediani, of Richardson, Health and Physical Edu- include: Meaghan Higgins, Westfield; Individuals can also register by mail Cranford, a sophomore Environmen- cation, all of Cranford; Jayne Dzuback, Jacqueline Snyder, Westfield; Brian or in person on Monday evenings tal Studies major in the Rubenstein English, and Alexandra Garber, Soci- Wyvratt, Mountainside; Meghan School of Environment and Natural ology, both of Fanwood; Lauren Hauser, Eichner, Mountainside; Tyler Schott, UCC Hosts Health, Resources; Matthew Petrozziello, of Health and Physical Education, of Cranford; Justin Cesario, Scotch Plains; Cranford, a senior History major in Mountainside; Christine Ditrolio, Paul Spicer, Scotch Plains; Peter Weigel, Nursing Open Houses the College of Arts and Sciences; Health Promotion and Fitness Man- Scotch Plains; Corinne Walker, Scotch CRANFORD – Union County Col- Angela Renna, of Cranford, a sopho- agement, of Scotch Plains; Kathleen Plains; Erick Walker, Scotch Plains, lege (UCC) will host two Allied more Biology major in the College of Masterson, Psychology, Michael and Kimberly Molnar, Scotch Plains. Health and Practical Nursing Open Arts and Sciences; Jeannette Noblett, Political Science, Michael At the end of each semester, the dean Houses for students who are inter- Sharpless, of Westfield, a sophomore Porch, Political Science, Kaitlyn of student’s publishes a list of all fulltime ested in learning more about these Biology major in the College of Arts Anness, Journalism, Alex Monaco, undergraduates who during that semes- programs and beginning to study at and Sciences, and Virginia Stroup, of Health and Physical Education, and ter made a scholastic average of 3.60 or UCC this fall. The open houses will Westfield, a junior Global Studies Sara Davis, Electrical and Computer better and carried at least 12 hours of be held in March and April and at- major in the College of Arts and Sci- Engineering, all of Westfield. regularly graded courses. tendees are encouraged to come to ences. Westfield...Graciously appointed home on beautifully landscaped the session that best fits their sched- To be named to the dean’s list, ule. students must have a grade-point av- private lot. Hardwood floors, crown and decorative moldings through- The Allied Health Open Houses erage of 3.0 or better and rank in the out. Newly remodeled kitchen w/ cherry, marble, granite, stainless. 2 will be held on Saturday, March 6, at top 20 percent of their class in their new baths. Newly remodeled finished basement with rec room/den 10 a.m. and on April 21 at 6 p.m. Both respective college or school. and office/playroom. Newly remodeled, large powder room off the sessions will be held in the cafeteria family room. Newly remodeled master bathroom. New Anderson and on the college’s Plainfield campus at Julie Bennett Named Pella windows and doors. New roof. Sliders to beautiful, large deck 232 East Second Street. To Dean’s List at Elon with built-in seating and flower boxes and additional flagstone patio Representatives from Financial Aid will be available to assist in the WESTFIELD – Westfield’s Julie overlooking huge, privat yard. (Lot size 70'x239') The inside layout has $599,000 completion of the Free Application Bennett has been named to the dean’s great flow and living space. . for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). list for the 2009 fall semester at Elon For information on the forms to bring, University. To achieve dean’s list rec- John C. Wiley visit the FAFSA website at ognition, a student must have a grade Sales Associate fafsa.ed.gov. point average of at least 3.50 in a Direct Line: 908-301-2025 To attend any of the above ses- minimum of 12 semester hours and Westfield Office sions, respond to [email protected] no grade below a B-. 209 Central Avenue or call (908) 709-7518. All orienta- Julie, daughter of John and Faith YEAR OF THE TIGER…Joellen Surace’s afternoon kindergarten class at 908 233 5555 tion sessions are free; however, Bennett, is a 2006 graduate of Lincoln School celebrated Chinese New Year on February 24. They rang in the © 2009 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. RSVPs are recommended. Directions Westfield High School. She is a Hu- Year of the Tiger with a Dragon Parade. Pictured, from left to right, are: Nicole An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. to the college can be found at ucc.edu. man Services major at the university. Wang, Norah Chinn, Olivia Ruhnke, Emily Hessberger and Mrs. Surace.
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Host Shayfer James incorporates DW, W/D, Hardwood Flrs. folk, pop/rock and dark cabaret into a St. Patrick’s Bus Trip Wanted: Skillful cleaning lady to $1700 per month. NO FEE. mop kitchen floors, prepare musical genre of his own. The evening MOUNTAINSIDE – The Senior Call (908) 568-1217 also will feature performances by Row Citizen Club of Mountainside will Miss Katherine L. Schreiber laundry, vacuum, clean windows, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Sun- APARTMENT FOR RENT dust etc. once a week. $10 an hour. Call (908) 232-8176. Ask for Book-Signing Event day, March 14, with a bus trip to WEEHAWKEN- 3 Bedroom in Doolan’s in Spring Lake. All are Patrick to schedule an interview. On Tap at Library To Wed Brian A. Greene 2 Family, off-st parking, laundry, welcome. minutes to NYC, No pets. $1750 ELDER CAREGIVER MOUNTAINSIDE – The The bus will leave at 1 p.m. from Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Schreiber of in May with a Bachelor of Science (201) 864-7024 leave message Mountainside Public Library will the parking lot of the Our Lady of Fanwood, N.J. are pleased to an- degree in Entrepreneurship. My mom’s caregiver/companion or email needs a new position. She is very host an author visit and book signing Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, nounce the engagement of their The future bridegroom graduated [email protected] on Saturday, March 13, from 2 to 3 located at 300 Central Avenue in daughter, Miss Katherine Liesl from Grove City College in 2009 experienced, reliable, dedicated, p.m. Local author Connie McNamara Mountainside, and will return at Schreiber, to Brian Ashton Greene of with a Bachelor of Science degree in PROFESSIONAL OFFICES caring, honest & has sunny Chagrin Falls, Ohio. He is the son of Entrepreneurship. He currently works disposition. Looking for full-time, will sign copies of her new book “A approximately 7:30 p.m. Westfield History of Mountainside, 1945- The festivities will include a full Mr. and Mrs. Randall Greene, also of for the Greene Concrete Leveling live-out position. Has own car, Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Company located in Chagrin Falls. 400 sq. ft., $750 & speaks English, Polish, Russian. 2007: It Was Only Yesterday.” dinner featuring an entrée choice of 500 sq. ft., 3 days $600 Copies of the book will be available corned beef and cabbage or salmon. The bride-to-be will graduate from The wedding is planned for August Contact Urszula (908) 247-7014 Grove City College in Grove City, Pa. of this year in Basking Ridge, N.J. Contact Dr. Parsons and/or myself, Mrs. Greene for purchase at the event. Proceeds A cash bar also will be available. (908) 233-2626 from the sale of the book will benefit Irish dancers and music by Bobby (908) 787-3696. the Mountainside Historic Preserva- Byrne will be the entertainment. 1 BEDROOM APT FOR RENT tion Committee. Published by The His- The cost is $40 for club members League Thrift Shop to Hold MEDICAL MASSAGE tory Press, the book spans 192 pages and $42 for non-members. Checks Westfield - Wychwood Gardens: Westfield - After you have tried and features more than 90 images. should be made payable to the Se- 1 BR apt for rent - $1250, heat and everything for your lower back The Mountainside Public Library nior Citizen Club of Mountainside Customer Appreciation Day h/w included. Available pain (especially Sciatica Pain) is located on Constitution Plaza. and mailed to Eve Vitale, 286 SCOTCH PLAINS – To thank their space and cannot display large pieces immediately. Call (732) 770-5246 but still have pain, come see me. Ravenswood, Mountainside, N.J. loyal customers who shop and donate For more information about the li- of furniture, a new “Estate” sale list- HIGH SCHOOL TUTORING Please call Jason Wang for an brary and its programs and services, 07092. For more information and to to the thrift shop at 1730 East Second ing board has been added to the appointment at 37 Elm St. visit mountainsidelibrary.org or call make a reservation, call Eve Vitale Street in Scotch Plains, the Fanwood- shop’s available merchandise. List- Westfield HS Senior. (908) 233-7790 or the library at (908) 233-0115. at (908) 789-8568. Scotch Plains Service League volun- ings of larger items will be posted Admitted into Yale. cell (908) 487-8375 teers invite members of the commu- for sale. Interested persons may ask GPA 4.0. SAT 2390. nity to stop in on Saturday, March 13, the cashier for details. SATII Math/Chem/Bio 800s CAREGIVER AVAILABLE Songwriters to Share Music between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for a free On Tuesday, March 9, the shop Tutoring Math or Science. $30/hr. cup of coffee and some light refresh- will be totally restocked with new (908) 327-0507 Experienced, Licensed, CHHA, ments. All are welcome. and gently used spring clothing, plus Caregiver. Compassionate, pat- During Program at Library The thrift shop has been in business household bric-a-brac, linens, shoes, INTERACTIVE K-5 TUTOR ient, native New Jersian, drives. WESTFIELD – Kim Yarson and larly and read every book she could for more than 36 years. Besides the purses and other items. Exp. Cert. K-5 teacher - Using Call (908) 868-5573 other local songwriters will show- about songwriting, writing music and shop generating proceeds that are do- The shop is open Tuesday, Wednes- technology to succeed - NJ ASK - CHILDCARE NEEDED case their original music on Saturday, the business. Her influences range from nated to local charitable organizations, day and Thursday from 10 a.m. to Language Arts - Math - Call Now! March 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the rock and roll to country, pop, Christian all merchandise in the store is recycled. 2:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday (732) 501-2345 Nannies - Housekeepers Meeting Room of the Westfield Me- rock, jazz, folk and classical. Whatever cannot be used, like card- from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For directions BabyNurses Needed morial Library. The library is located Ms. Yarson released the CD en- board, metal and electrical items, or or more information, call the shop at CLEANING LADY Live-in / -out, Full/Part-time Solid References Required. at 550 East Broad Street. titled “Satisfied” on January 1, 2009. clothing that is not wearable, is dropped (908) 322-5420. NJ Transit bus 59 Experienced cleaning lady is Raised in the Trenton area, Ms. She dedicated it to her husband, Paul, off at the local recycling center or stops in front of the shop, and there CALL (732) 972-4090 looking for houses, apartments, www.absolutebestcare.com Yarson has been writing songs since and her children. clothing collection bins. also is free parking on the street and offices. Excellent references 1994 and was trained by some of This program is open to Westfield Since the store has limited floor behind the building. Joanna (908) 327-1541 PETSITTER Nashville’s top hit songwriters Memorial Library and MURAL through the Nashville Songwriters cardholders. To register, or to learn Reasonable rates, experienced, Association International workshops. more about other library programs, ‘Molly Pitcher’ Set to Visit FREELANCERS WANTED mature, references. Please call: Once she began writing lyrics, she visit the library’s website, wmlnj.org, Strong, detail-oriented writers (908) 456-3453 realized she needed to learn how to and click on the calendar, or call with professional demeanor BABYSITTER write the music as well. She took two (908) 789-4090, extension no. 4140. Local Rosary Altar Society needed to cover local years of guitar for songwriters and two The Westfield Memorial Library is government meetings. Must Retired social worker will GARWOOD – The next monthly portray Molly Pitcher. Dressed in be able to meet deadlines, babysit in your home. years of piano, while also acquiring open from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon- meeting of St. Anne’s Rosary Altar costume, she will relate her travels musical knowledge and guitar skills day through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 know how to write a lead, and Reasonable, references. Society will be held on Thursday, during the Revolutionary War, take an active interest in their Please call (732) 388-2699 by co-writing with others. Ms. Yarson p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1 to 5 March 11. It will take place in the through summer battles and winter additionally attended workshops regu- p.m. on Sunday. beats in order to develop news HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE! Lower Church hall of St. Anne’s encampments from Valley Forge, Pa. stories. Please email Roman Catholic Church after reci- to Monmouth and Morristown, N.J. resume and clips to: I am a skilled woman, trust wor- Best Friend Conducting Sale tation of the rosary at 7:30 p.m. St. Anne’s Church is located at 325 thy, honest, reliable house clean- President Christine Guerriero will Second Avenue in Garwood. [email protected] ing. Very hard working & detail welcome all members and call for Members may bring guests, and oriented. Take pleasure in what I committee reports. She also will parishioners also are invited to at- To Help Homeless Animals PUBLIC NOTICE like to do. 5 years exp, good prices. call on the Nominating Committee tend. Interested persons are asked (862) 307-3481 SCOTCH PLAINS – Best Friend call (732) 388-8930 or visit pets await- to introduce candidates for office to call Eleanor at (908) 232-7070. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Dog and Animal Adoption is holding ing permanent homes at for the 2010-2011 Rosary year. Elec- Refreshments will be served during PLANNING BOARD PHOTOGRAPHY a winter clothing clearance sale at its bestfriend.petfinder.org. Tax-deduct- tion of officers will take place at the the meeting. Notice is hereby given that the Planning Event and family photographer to thrift store now through Saturday, ible donations are urgently needed April meeting. The next Rosary Sunday is March Board of the Borough of Fanwood, after public hearing on January 27, 2010, keep your Soiree alive forever. March 6. Located at 1750 East Sec- and much appreciated and may be Vice President and Program Chair- 7, with recitation of the rosary to Professional references. Call ond Street in Scotch Plains, the store sent to: Best Friend, P.O. Box 335, granted variance approval from the re- person Eleanor Senus has arranged a take place at 7:40 a.m., followed by quirements of 184-115E(5) for minimum Dave Samsky at (908) 693-0158 is open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cranford, N.J. 07016. special program for this meeting. 8 a.m. Mass. All are welcome to side yard setback and 184-134B(2) for Email: [email protected] every day except Sunday. Stacy F. Roth, a speaker from the participate. shed size on property owned by Michael The Best Friend Rescue group is a St. John School Slates New Jersey Council for the Humani- Vitale at 250 Forest Road, Fanwood, New PUBLIC NOTICE not-for-profit organization run solely PUBLIC NOTICE Jersey, being Block 18 and Lot 1. Gift Auction March 12 ties, will present “Over Here” and Documents pertaining to this applica- TOWN OF WESTFIELD by volunteers. Community members BOROUGH OF FANWOOD tion are available for public inspection at INVITATION TO BID CLARK – St. John the Apostle PLANNING BOARD Borough Hall during normal business donate all items sold in the shop for PUBLIC NOTICE SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE- hours. the benefit of homeless animals. One- School will hold its annual Gift Auc- Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- CEIVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUN- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Mr. Michael Vitale tion on Friday, March 12. Doors will NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF CIL OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD AT of-a-kind items, small furniture, jew- PLANNING BOARD 250 Forest Road FANWOOD, after public hearing on Octo- THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 425 EAST elry, collectibles, books, knickknacks open at 6:30 p.m. and drawings will Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Notice is hereby given that the Planning ber 28,2008, granted variance approval BROAD STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW begin at 8 p.m. It will take place in the 1 T - 3/4/10, The Times Fee: $17.34 and new gift items are among the Board of the Borough of Fanwood, after from the requirements of 184-1 63 A, drive- JERSEY, AT 10:00 A.M., PREVAILING featured merchandise. Sister Donna Marie O’Brien Audito- public hearing on November 16, 2009, way width for property owned by Ronald PUBLIC NOTICE TIME ON TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2010 FOR: rium of St. John the Apostle School, denied variance approval from the require- Murad at 197 North Martine Avenie, The rescue group is accepting dona- USER-FEE BASED RESIDEN- ments of 184-163A(5) for property owned Fanwood, New Jersey, being Block 10 TOWN OF WESTFIELD tions of new/slightly used items at the located on Valley Road in Clark. TIAL CLEANUP PROGRAM by Lev Zelikman at 7 Saville Row Fanwood, and Lot 19. BOARD OF HEALTH More than 300 prizes will be avail- FOR BULKY HOUSEHOLD shop, as well as donations of dog and New Jersey, being Block 116 and Lot 87. Documents pertaining to this applica- Public notice is hereby given that an WASTE especially cat/kitten food and litter for able. The kitchen also will be open Documents pertaining to this applica- tion are available for public inspection at Ordinance as described below was intro- throughout the night. Tickets are $10 tion are available for public inspection at Borough Hall during normal business PROPOSALS SHALL BE IN WRITING the group’s foster animals in need. duced, read and passed on First Reading Borough Hall during normal business hours. ON THE FORMS FURNISHED AND Foster homes are desperately needed in advance and $12 at the door. Attend- by the Westfield Board of Health at a hours. Mr. Ronald Murad MUST BE DELIVERED AT THE PLACE ees will receive a free sheet of Center regular meeting held on March 1, 2010. as well. Mr Lev Zelikman 197 North Martine Avenue AND BEFORE THE HOUR ABOVE MEN- The Board of Health will further consider Volunteers are always needed in Table tickets with admission. For ticket 7 Saville Row Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 TIONED, AND MUST BE ACCOMPANIED the same for final passage on April 5, 2010 information, call (908) 347-4548. Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 1 T - 3/4/10, The Times Fee: $17.34 BY A CERTIFIED CHECK, OR BID BOND, the thrift shop. For more information, at 5:30 P.M. The meeting will be held in the 1 T - 3/4/10, The Times Fee: $15.81 PAYABLE TO THE TOWN OF Westfield Municipal Building located at PUBLIC NOTICE WESTFIELD, IN THE AMOUNT OF PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New PUBLIC NOTICE $500.00. EACH BID MUST ALSO BE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Jersey, at which time and place members NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ACCOMPANIED BY A SURETY COM- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS PLANNING BOARD of the public will be given an opportunity to DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PANY CERTIFICATE STATING THAT PLANNING BOARD be heard concerning said Ordinance. 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 Please take notice that on March 24, SAID SURETY COMPANY WILL PRO- Marylou Fashano-Soltis, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the 2010 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough VIDE THE BIDDER WITH THE RE- Board Secretary Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 Planning Board of the Township of Scotch Hall, located at 75 North Martine Avenue, QUIRED PERFORMANCE BOND IN THE A.M. on 3/23/10, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified Plains will hold a PUBLIC HEARING, on Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board BOARD OF HEALTH - SALON FULL AMOUNT OF THE CONTRACT, under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A MARCH 22, 2010, at 7:30 pm, in Council will hold a hearing on the application of the ORDINANCE #BOH 01-2010 BY A NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT AND Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, Chambers, Municipal Building, 430 Park undersigned. The property in question is A CONTRACTOR’S QUALIFICATION An Ordinance by the Board of Health of New Jersey 08625; for: Avenue, to hear the Minor Subdivision located at: 322 LaGrande Avenue, STATEMENT, AND A STATEMENT OF the Town of Westfield, entitled “An Ordi- Maintenance Drainage Repair Contract, North - 2010, Various locations application for Jena McCredie, 1460 Terrill Fanwood, New Jersey, also known as OWNERSHIP, ON THE FORMS IN- nance enacting requirements for the sani- including and North of Route 57, Counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Road, Block 14801, Lot 16 who proposes Block 113 Lot 3, as shown on the Fanwood CLUDED IN, AND EXPLAINED IN THE tary practices and licensure of establish- Passaic, Sussex, Union, and Warren; 100% State; DP No: 10422 to demolish the existing home, subdivide Tax Map, owned by Amy Alfano. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. ments of Cosmetology, Hair Styling and Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 N.J.A.C the existing lot into two lots and construct The applicant requests to widen drive- BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO COM- Nail Salons in the Town of Westfield, 17:27. The awarded bidder must provide a completed Contractor Certification and two new homes. The following Variances way, which is in violation of Section 184- PLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF County of Union, State of New Jersey. Disclosure of Political Contribution Form(s) according to both P.L 2205, C.51 and are requested: 163A of the Fanwood Land Use Code. N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 ET SEQ. AND N.J.A.C. Be it ordained by the Board of Health of Executive Order No. 117 within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Executive Order Section 23-3.4A, Col.1, Para. A-Lot Variance Requested: Driveway Width; Per- 17:27 AND MUST PAY WORKMEN THE the Town of Westfield, County of Union, No: 117 is effective on November 15, 2008. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders Area; Minimum Required: 40,000 square mitted: 10 feet; Present: 10.6 feet; Pro- PREVAILING WAGE RATES PROMUL- and State of New Jersey, that Board of must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, feet; Proposed: 32,038 square feet – Lot posed: 18 feet. GATED BY THE NEW JERSEY STATE Health Salon Ordinance #BOH01-2010 Business Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of 16 and 31,967 square feet – Lot 16.01 The applicant will also seek such other DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUS- entitled as above be adopted on First valid business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the Section 23-3.4A, Col. 4, Para. A-Lot relief as may be determined necessary at TRY FOR THIS PROJECT, COPIES OF Reading by title only. Copies of the Ordi- “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. Width; Minimum Required: 160 feet; Pro- the public hearing based upon review of WHICH ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE nance will be made available upon re- 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of posed: 109.35 feet – Lot 16 and 107.34 the application or amendment(s) to the OF THE TOWN ENGINEER. quest at the office of the Westfield Re- Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. The awarded bidder must provide proof feet – Lot 16.01 application. ALL BIDDERS MUST SUBMIT WITH gional Health Department located in the of PWCR within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Section 23-3.4A, Col. 9, Para. A-Total The file pertaining to this application THEIR BID A COPY OF THEIR NEW Westfield Municipal Building, 425 East The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 Side Yards; Minimum Required: 65 feet; is available for public inspection during JERSEY BUSINESS REGISTRATION Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the Proposed: 62.5 feet – Lot 16 and 62.5 feet normal business hours (8 AM – 4 PM, CERTIFICATE. FAILURE TO SUBMIT 07090. Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to – Lot 16.01 Monday through Friday) from the Secre- PROOF OF REGISTRATION WILL DIS- Section 2 submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on The Applicant is also requesting any tary of the Planning Board at the Adminis- QUALIFY THE BID. the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. and all variances deemed to be necessary tration Office of the Borough of Fanwood This Ordinance shall take effect imme- SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE SEEN OR Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at at the time of the hearing including any at 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, diately after final passage and publication OBTAINED AT THE OFFICE OF THE Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To waivers, exceptions, or other relief neces- New Jersey. according to law. TOWN ENGINEER, PUBLIC WORKS subscribe follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents sary. Any interested party may appear at Motion to Pass: Mr. Gavin Handwerker CENTER, 959 NORTH AVENUE WEST, and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are The file pertaining to this application is in said hearing and participate therein in Seconded By: Dr. Ronen Gold WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY. THE directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be the Office of the Planning Board, 2nd accordance with the rules of the Fanwood Approved: Unanimous MAYOR AND COUNCIL RESERVE THE inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Floor, Municipal Building and available for Planning Board. Dated: March 1, 2010 RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS, Offices at the following locations: public inspection during regular office Applicant: Signed: Thomas K. O’Neill, Board IF IN THE INTEREST OF THE TOWN, IT 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70W hours. Amy Alfano President IS DEEMED ADVISABLE TO DO SO. Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ Barbara Horev 322 LaGrande Avenue Attest: Marylou Fashano-Soltis, Board KRIS J. MCALOON 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 Secretary to the Planning Board Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Secretary TOWN ENGINEER 3 T - 3/4/10, 3/11/10 and 3/18/10, The Leader Fee: $198.90 1 T - 3/4/10, The Times Fee: $33.15 1 T - 3/4/10, The Times Fee: $34.17 1 T - 3/4/10, The Leader Fee: $43.86 1 T - 3/4/10, The Leader Fee: $52.02 Page 16 Thursday, March 4, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Raymond Moran, 80, Was Family Man; HUNG UP!! Macy’s Senior Executive and Sports Fan – Obituaries – Young Adult Needs to Journey Raymond H. Moran, 80, born in In lieu of flowers, donations to Beyond Difficult Relationships Matawan on May 26, 1929, died the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Meveril J. Jones, 89, Was War Veteran; peacefully on Wednesday, Febru- Kissimmee, Fla. would be deeply By Milt Faith, Executive Director ary 3, 2010. appreciated. Thank you. Counselor in Westfield School District Youth and Family Counseling Service He leaves his wife of 55 years, Irene Arrangements were by the Dooley (née Olear); his prized possessions, Funeral Home, 218 North Avenue, Meveril J. Jones, 89, a resident of 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 6, 2010, Green Ridge Village, Newville, Pa., at the Shippensburg Presbyterian A Young Adult Writes: When I sorry” in regard to anything that has sons Timothy and Terrence, and his West, in Cranford. was young, age 7, my mother died. precious granddaughter, “Cori.” March 4, 2010 formerly of Shippensburg, Pa., died Church, 12 South Prince Street in occurred between us. While eating, on Thursday, February 25, 2010, at Shippensburg, Pa. Officiating will be Two years later, my dad remarried a if she spills sauce or ketchup on my Raymond attended St. Michael’s woman who had a child with my School and Cranford High and Thomas Kilkenny, 62 the Carlisle Regional Medical Center the Reverend Robert Rhoads. A pri- shirt, she says I should have moved in Carlisle, Pa. vate burial with military honors will dad. Since my sister was born, my graduated from Seton Hall Univer- Thomas K. Kilkenny, 62, passed out of her way. If she neglects to pay Born June 10, 1920 in be held at Indiantown Gap National stepmother treated us differently. She some monthly bills (with big inter- sity with a Bachelor of Arts degree away on Tuesday, February 23, at adored “Amy” (disguised name) and in Business. Warfordsburg, Fulton County, Pa., Cemetery. Visitation will take place est rates), she says I’m to blame home. he was a son of the late William L. one hour prior to the services in the verbally abused me. She was like the He served in the United States A native of Westfield, he resided in because I didn’t remind her in time and Elsie V. Sigel Jones. church library on Saturday. wicked stepmother you read about (for 15 years?). If she steps on my Army during the Korean Conflict. Philadelphia, Pa. since graduating in “Cinderella.” I had to clean bath- Raymond was a gentle giant. Al- Mr. Jones retired as a counselor in In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- foot, causing a broken bone, she from Temple Law. He retired after a 1982 from the Westfield school dis- butions may be made to the rooms, set and clear the table and ways a gentleman with a deep faith, long career as Regional Counsel for says I’m to blame because I wear trict in New Jersey after 22 years of Shippensburg Kiwanis Club’s Schol- was criticized about my appearance soft slippers instead of shoes (while his ability to make people laugh NASD Regulation, Inc. and performance at school. Dad never was undeniable. employment. arship Fund, in care of Luanne Kyle, watching TV and relaxing?). Mr. Kilkenny was active with The A United States Army Air Corps Members First Federal Credit Union, defended me and went along with He was employed with Union League and Vespers Dining Club. Every argument becomes a power veteran of World War II, he was sta- 401 East King Street, Shippensburg, my stepmother’s preference of Amy. struggle and a control issue. Re- Bambergers-Newark and Macy’s Son of the late James M. Kilkenny, I am 18 and have been accepted to Herald Square for 39 years as ad- tioned in Corsica, Italy, and was in- Pa. 17257 or to Green Ridge Village, cently, in front of guests, she called he is survived by his mother, Delores volved in the invasion of North Africa 210 Big Spring Road, Newville, Pa. a good college. I met “Ian” (dis- vertising production manager. (née Lamberty) of Westfield; his me an “old fool” and said if I hadn’t and Sicily. Mr. Jones also was in the 17241. guised name). He is a rehabilitated acted like one, she wouldn’t have to Raymond lived in Hazlet, brothers, James of Millington, N.J. alcoholic and promises he won’t slip Cranford and, most recently, United States Air Force Reserves. Arrangements are being handled announce it to the world. Why can’t and Daniel of Silverthorne, Colo.; his He was a 1949 graduate of Wash- by the Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral again. He refuses to go to AA and Mountainside. He loved being a part sister, Maureen Swiontkowski of she assume responsibility and say, ington University in St. Louis, Mo. Home, Inc., 112 West King Street, has trouble staying on a job. But he “I’m sorry”? of Cranford Little League Baseball Lebanon, N.J.; their spouses; two loves me and wants me to move in and Basketball and Football “78.” and received his master’s degree in Shippensburg, Pa. Answer: I assume she doesn’t say, nephews and a niece. counseling in 1953. Online condolences may be ex- with him. I crave love and feel he He was a devout Yankee, Seton Hall A Funeral Mass was offered on “I’m sorry” because she doesn’t feel He was a member of the pressed at www.fogelsanger- will take care of me. My father ob- regrets or guilt, but feels a need to University basketball and Navy Monday, March 1, at St. Helen’s Ro- jects and feels I should live at home football fan. Shippensburg Presbyterian Church, brickerfuneralhome.com. hurt and punish you. See a therapist man Catholic Church in Westfield. March 4, 2010 and go to college. Is it so wrong to Being an avid golfer, he loved his Shippensburg’s Kiwanis Club, Durff- who might sit and analyze your wife; Arrangements were by the Dooley Kuhn VFW Post 6168, Oscar M. believe in someone like Ian who “Oak Ridge Buddies.” His monthly Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- I feel it is you who needs to see a Hykes American Legion Post 223 Louis Anzalone, 53 promises to take care of me? therapist to help you understand why Cranford Men’s Luncheons with enue in Westfield. Answer: I strongly caution you dear friends were never to be missed. and the Shippensburg Historical So- Louis Anzalone, 53, of Westfield you would continue to tolerate this In lieu of flowers, tribute donations ciety, where he was a past director not to move in with Ian. The way he Raymond will be remembered for may be made to americanheart.org. passed away on Wednesday, Febru- abuse (emotional and physical) for and board member. ary 24, at Overlook Hospital in Sum- handles his drug situation, and his 28 years! And what to do about it. his loving, caring ways and deeply Condolences may be sent to employment record, are poor indi- missed by family and so many de- Mr. Jones also was a past director mit. A Questioning Woman Writes: My [email protected]. of the Association for the Retarded in cators of someone who is emotion- voted friends. March 4, 2010 Born in New York, he had formerly husband and I visited his parents in Westfield; was on the board of direc- lived in Brooklyn and Staten Island. ally healthy and able to care for California during the Thanksgiving tors for the Occupational Center of He resided in Westfield since 1990. himself, let alone someone else. He vacation. As per tradition, we stayed Professor Plans Presentation Union County in Union, N.J.; was a Since 1998, Mr. Anzalone was af- will become dependent on you to in their small condo. No soundproof- member of the Retired Officers Asso- filiated with Met Life in Somerset, fulfill his needs. Also, I do not en- ing, a small bed, one small bathroom ciation, and was an exchange teacher N.J. and most recently held the posi- courage you to stay in an emotion- and no privacy. We have been doing On Constitution March 11 from St. Charles, Mo. to Dewsbury, tion of vice president. ally abusive situation at home, one this for 10 years. Finally, I put my WESTFIELD – Stephen Affairs from the Columbia Univer- Yorkshire, England. Surviving are his wife, Diane in which you are not emotionally foot down for our Easter trip this Schoeman, an adjunct professor of sity School of International and He was preceded in death by his Anzalone (née Harvey), and their supported by either parent. If pos- spring. I want to stay in a nearby government at Union County Col- Public Affairs, in addition to a Juris wife, Marguerite Barlow Jones, who sons, Matthew and Steven. He also sible, try to live at college and get hotel. lege, will address the doctor from the Univer- died January 1, 2006; a daughter, will be deeply missed by his siblings, into therapy ASAP. Encourage dad My husband doesn’t want to upset Westfield Historical sity of Pennsylvania and a Jeannie G. Jones, who died March Michael, Maria Hill and Donna (and you) to look into possible fi- his elderly parents and feels we Society on the United doctoral degree from New 19, 2001; two brothers, Earl and Tippett. nancial aid and/or scholarship assis- should continue to follow “tradition,” States Constitution on York University. He has Gerald Jones, and a sister, Louella A Mass of Christian Burial was tance. saying “how much longer are they Thursday, March 11, at lectured and written ex- Sheffer. offered on Monday, March 1, at St. You need to feel stronger about going to live?” I don’t think they are 7:30 p.m. His talk will tensively on a wide range Surviving is a son, Douglas W. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in yourself and not subject yourself to physically ill, and I don’t want to be take place in the Com- of topics. Jones, and his wife, Judy, of Malvern, Westfield. Entombment followed at situations or relationships that will made to feel guilty. Am I wrong to munity Room of the Light refreshments Pa.; two granddaughters, Cynthia Saint Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia. continue to perpetuate depressions, want to make my visit more com- Westfield Municipal will be served, and com- Jones of Scotch Plains, N.J. and Arrangements were under the di- feelings of hopelessness and not feel- fortable? Not wanting to hurt his Building, located at 425 plimentary copies of the Robin Jones of Washington, D.C.; rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, ing in control. Don’t become depen- parents’ feelings, he wants to tell East Broad Street. Ad- United States Constitu- two brothers, Harold D. Jones of San 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. dent on others to fill up the emo- them I am coming down with the flu. mission will be free and tion will be available. For Antonio, Tex. and Leslie Ken Jones In lieu of flowers, donations may tional void that has existed for years. Answer: Do not lie. If you do it open to the public. more information, call of Shippensburg, Pa., and a sister, be made to the V Foundation for Again, please seek out a therapist. this time, you’ll have to keep this up Professor Schoeman (908) 654-1794 or e-mail Kathryn Linn of Shillington, Pa. cancer research. A Frustrated Husband Writes: I for years. You’re not breaking tradi- will provide a brief his- Stephen Schoeman [email protected]. Memorial services will be held at March 4, 2010 have been married for 28 years to a tion out of malice; you’re doing it to tory of the Constitution woman who has never said “I’m be more comfortable and, thereby, and review the Preamble, which Corned Beef Dinner you will enjoy the visit. I would have outlines the purposes of the United Library Reveals Schedule SHERIFF’S SALE you and your husband call well in States. He also will discuss the three On Tap March 14 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10000718 advance, clarify the situation and constitutional principles permitting SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LINDEN – A homemade corned beef CHANCERY DIVISION explain you will spend as much time political stability in the country: and cabbage dinner will be held on UNION COUNTY with them as possible. Change and Of Activities For March DOCKET NO. F-21088-08 federalism, checks and balances, Sunday, March 14, in the parish center Plaintiff: CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR move on – into a motel/hotel! and the separation of powers. THE HOLDERS OF STRUCTURED ASSET of the Polish National Catholic Church GARWOOD – The Garwood Pub- Participants will have an opportunity MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS II TRUST 2007-- Additionally, he will speak on the of the Holy Trinity and Saint Joseph, AR3, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI- lic Library has announced its calen- to learn about the traditions, history, CATES, SERIES 2007-AR3 Bereavement Series Bill of Rights, as well as later located at 407 Ziegler Avenue in Lin- dar of activities for March. Registra- culture and flavors of Slovakia. VS. amendments, and discuss the future Defendant: VICTOR M. JARAMILLO, MORT- Is Now Taking Place den. The dinner will begin at noon. tion is required for most of these “Caricatures by Harold” is sched- GAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYS- of constitutional government and The cost of the dinner is $15. Take- TEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR F, 188 KEARNY SCOTCH PLAINS – The Center programs, and may be done by call- uled for Tuesday, March 30, from 11 AVENUE, LLC the United States. out orders will be available. Reserva- ing (908) 789-1670, in person at the a.m. to 2 p.m. Harold Conte will draw Sale Date: 03/17/2010 For Hope Hospice and Palliative Care Professor Schoeman holds a doc- Writ of Execution: 12/23/2009 tions for the dinner and takeout or- library or on the interactive calendar caricatures for those present and pro- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution currently is offering a four-week lec- toral degree in political science from ders are encouraged and can be made to me directed I shall expose for sale by public ture series entitled “Journey Through found at the library’s website, vide a demonstrative and entertain- vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Colby College and a master’s de- by calling (908) 925-6537. Father youseemore.com/garwood. ing art lesson. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Grief” on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. gree in International and Public TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Jan Kosc is pastor of the parish. “Good Old Colony Times,” a hu- New Jersey historian and Rutgers WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of through March 23. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% The series addresses issues com- morous and musical look at life, love Professor Angus Kress Gillespie will of their bid available in cash or certified check at and politics of 18th-century America, present “Looking for America on the the conclusion of the sales. mon to death and bereavement. Addi- The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred will take place on Tuesday, March 9, New Jersey Turnpike” on Wednesday, Twenty Five Thousand Five Hundred Eighteen tionally, each week a speaker shares a and 12/100*** $625,518.23. personal story of loss and learning to at 7 p.m. Historian Stacy Roth will March 31, at 7 p.m. He will discuss the Municipality: Westfield Town Gray Funeral Homes present the program dressed and act- Turnpike’s history, its stories and what County: Union cope and continue on. State of New Jersey ing in the character of the period. it means to New Jerseyans. Street and Street No: 310 Springfield Avenue This program, which is open to the Additionally, an ongoing Toddler Tax Block and Lot: Block: 3905, Lot: 33 public, is held at the Center For Hope Since 1897 The Third Annual Kite Making Dimensions of Lot: 122.75 feet by 105 feet Project, limited to 20 children in grades Story Time for children up to age 4 is Nearest Cross Street: Michael Drive Hospice and Palliative Care’s Peter Superior Interests (if any): None 3 and up, will be held on Saturday, offered on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Ninety Three M. Shields Administration Building, Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Two and 27/ located at 1900 Raritan Road in Scotch March 13, at 11 a.m. Garwood resi- featuring stories, songs and movement. 100*** $693,382.27 together with lawful interest dents will get first preference. “Movie Time!” is presented every and costs. Plains. Guests are invited to bring Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- The Garwood Book Discussion Friday at 10 a.m., featuring both old tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and family members and friends. Refresh- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the ments and fellowship follow each lec- Group will meet to discuss “Olive classics and new releases. money will be deposited into the Superior Court Kitteridge” by Elizabeth Strout on The Garwood Public Library is lo- Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, ture. Pre-registration is not required or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Monday, March 15, at 1 p.m. Those cated at the corner of Third Avenue Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and there is no charge. For more in- and extent of that person’s claim and asking for formation or directions, call the Cen- needing a copy of the book or inter- and Walnut Street, behind the Lincoln an order directing payment of the surplus money. ested in joining the group are asked to School complex, with its entrance on The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale ter For Hope’s Acadia House at (908) will have information regarding the surplus, if call the library at (908) 789-1670. Third Avenue. Library hours are 9 any. 654-3711. The library will celebrate a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thurs- There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. See it all on the web in color . . . Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in Garwood’s 107th birthday with cof- day; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, and The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. fee and cake on Saturday, March 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. tisement. www.goleader.com Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the at 11 a.m. Participants also will have Ralph Froehlich Sheriff SHERIFF’S SALE personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or a chance to share their stories about Gift Basket Auction Attorney: cremation. POWERS KIRN - COUNSELORS SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10000644 Garwood. All are invited, but are asked 728 MARINE HIGHWAY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY to register in advance. Scheduled Tomorrow PO BOX 848 - SUITE 200 CHANCERY DIVISION MOORSETOWN, NEW JERSEY 08057 UNION COUNTY Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home “Morning Dew,” an Irish folk mu- CLARK – The Parents Guild of (856) 802-1000 DOCKET NO. F-33313-07 4 T - 2/18, 2/25, 3/4 Plaintiff: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA- 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. sic band, will present a program of Mother Seton Regional High School & 3/11/10 Fee: $169.32 TION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 Irish songs and stories on Monday, will sponsor “A Paris Evening” Gift CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC. SHERIFF’S SALE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI- William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. March 22, at 7 p.m. Basket Auction tomorrow, Friday, CATES SEIES 2007-AHL2 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10000699 VS. NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 “Paws for Reading,” featuring two March 5. It will take place at the high SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Defendant: KENNETH J. WICHOCKI; BAR- (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 therapy dogs from St. Hubert’s Ani- school, located at One Valley Road CHANCERY DIVISION BARA A. WICHOSKI UNION COUNTY Sale Date: 03/10/2010 mal Shelter, will take place on in Clark. Doors will open at 6 p.m. DOCKET NO. F-40581-08 Writ of Execution: 12/07/2009 Plaintiff: CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Wednesday, March 24, from 6 to 7 and the calling will begin at 7:30 p.m. VS. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Charles J. Tombs p.m. This program will be limited to Admission is $10, sold in advance Defendant: VICTOR DADILLA vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Sale Date: 03/17/2010 TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- NJ Lic. Number 4006 10 children from ages 6 to 12, who only. No tickets will be sold at the Writ of Execution: 12/01/2009 TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Director may bring their own book or choose door. Attendees should bring their to me directed I shall expose for sale by public said day. All successful bidders must have 20% one from the library’s collection to own food; beverages will be avail- vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- of their bid available in cash or certified check at TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- the conclusion of the sales. www.grayfuneralhomes.com read to their furry new friend. able. For tickets or additional infor- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Eighty Two Thousand Five Hundred Forty Two The International Club will meet mation, call (732) 382-1952 or e- said day. All successful bidders must have 20% and 35/100*** $482,542.35. on Saturday, March 27, at 10 a.m. mail [email protected]. of their bid available in cash or certified check at The property to be sold is located in the Town the conclusion of the sales. of Westfield in the County of Union, State of New The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred Jersey. Twenty Five Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Three Commonly known as: 532 Cumberland Street, and 07/100*** $325,463.07. Westfield, New Jersey 07090 The property to be sold is located in the Bor- Tax Lot No.: 19 in Block 2706 ough of Garwood, County of Union and State of Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) New Jersey. Nearest Cross Street: N ow Offering the New Commonly known as: 269 4th Avenue, Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- Garwood, New Jersey 07027. nicipal or tax liens that may be due. Tax Lot No. 3 in Block No. 203 Tax and Prior lien info: At the time of publica- Dimension of Lot Approximately: 50 x 100 tion taxes/sewer/water information was not avail- Willow View Mausoleum, Nearest Cross Street: Cedar Street able. You must check with the tax collector for Beginning at a point in the Southerly line of exact amounts due. Fourth Avenue distant 100:00 feet easterly along The plaintiff has obtained a letter of indemnifi- said side of Fourth Avenue from its Intersection cation which will insure the successful bidder at A Unique Concept in with the Easterly side of Cedar Street; thence sale in respect to: Mortgage recorded 04/27/ Prior Liens/Encumbrances 2006, in the amount of $125,000.00 Total as of December 22, 2009: $0.00 Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Fifty Five Thou- Memorial Properties. Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Sixty Four sand Eight Hundred Seventy and 53/100*** Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Seven and 76/ $555,870.53 together with lawful interest and 100*** $364,437.76 together with lawful interest costs. and costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. eauty, Dignity & Peace an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale B The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the Overlooking Bunnell Pond. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- Family Lots, Single Graves, Niches & Community Mausoleums sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. tisement. Ralph Froehlich Faithfully Serving the Public Since 1868, on 105 Picturesque Acres. Ralph Froehlich Sheriff Sheriff Attorney: Attorney: ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC Fairview Cemetery FEIN, SUCH, KAHN, & SHEPARD, PC 200 SHEFFIELD STREET 7 CENTURY DRIVE SUITE 301 Nonprofit • Nonsectarian SUITE 201 MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092 PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054 (908) 233-8500 1100 East Broad Street • Westfield, NJ (973) 538-4700 FileNo.: XCZ-94879 908-232-0781 4 T - 2/18, 2/25, 3/4 4 T - 2/11, 2/18, 2/25 & 3/11/10 Fee: $165.24 & 3/4/10 Fee: $189.72 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 4, 2010 Page 17 Out of the Sea, Pafumi Hopes to Be UCPAC to Celebrate Part of That (Opera) World By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY Performance major said in a phone St. Pat’s with Irish Cabaret Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times interview. The experience was so re- RAHWAY – The public can expe- Ginnity, recognized as Ireland’s great- WESTFIELD – Most of her friends warding that Mia knew that she had to rience an evening of Irish music, est comedian and star of one of and family know her signature song is return to the opera festival. laughter, song and dance when Dublin’s longest running cabarets. “A Part of His World” from Disney’s This summer, she will play Gianetta, Dublin’s Traditional Irish Cabaret Dublin’s Traditional Irish Cabaret The Little Mermaid. However, 20-year- a peasant girl, in L’Elisir d’Amore, and performs live at the Union County also features Irish tenor Paul Hennessy, old Mia Pafumi has now expanded her Suzanna in an abridged version of Le Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) on a member of the original Irish Tenors, musical repertoire to include opera, Nozze di Figaro. Friday, March 12, at 8 p.m. and soprano Emer Hartnett. Dublin’s and she plans to continue to study opera “I hope to someday play Suzanna in Combining music, dance and com- Traditional Irish Dancers include all- – and be a part of that world – this the full version, of course, but this is a edy, Dublin’s Traditional Irish Caba- Ireland champions, with several danc- summer. stepping stone for now,” Mia said. ret is a wealth of entertainment for the ers coming directly from such presti- The 2008 Westfield High School Her impromptu encore song of the entire family, bringing a touch of gious shows as “Riverdance,” “Lord (WHS) graduate displayed her mature, Sunday afternoon concert was prompted nostalgia to every Irish heart. of the Dance” and “Gael Force.” lush soprano voice to an audience that by a man’s request. “Sing the Little Dublin’s Traditional Irish Cabaret Tickets for the concert are $28 and attended a special concert on Valentine’s Mermaid!” he shouted. After the fourth is a blend of traditional Irish dance, may be purchased by calling (732) Day to raise money for her to attend the time he yelled it, his wife tried to quiet ballads and tunes. The dancers thrill 499-8226 or online at UCPAC.org. Rome Festival Opera’s Summer Inten- him. But he and the rest of the audience audiences as they twirl and tap to the The UCPAC Box Office is located at sive Program. would not take no. She thrilled all with a WHEN IN ROME...2008 Westfield High School graduate Mia Pafumi performs musical accompaniment of the ac- 1601 Irving Street in Rahway and is The hour-and-fifteen-minute-long pure, sweet a cappella rendition. at a Valentine’s Day concert at Oakes Center in Summit. The concert was cordion, uileann pipes, guitars and open Wednesday through Saturday event, held at Summit’s Oakes Center, The history behind her singing that produced by Exit 138 Productions with proceeds supporting Mia’s upcoming piano. At the heart of it all is Noel from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. was an intimate showcase orchestrated song from the Disney movie in a participation in Rome Festival Opera’s Summer Intensive Program in June. by Anthony Mowatt of Exit 139 Pro- WHS project is legendary in the Reagon to Appear At Watchung Arts Center ductions. Pafumi household. Mr. Mowatt, a baritone, who is a “When I was about 2 years old, I Westfield Musicales Offers WATCHUNG – The Watchung Arts ous musicians, including Pete Seeger, theater major at Kean University, not would watch the ‘Mermaid’ movie and Center continues the fourth season of Dar Williams and Ani Difranco. only produced the show but sang four sing the songs in the video. No one is its award-winning concert series For more information about Ms. duets with Ms. Pafumi; one in Italian, musical in my family, so when I could Grammy-Nominated Pianist “Powerful Women of Song” by pre- Reagon, visit one in German and three musical com- duplicate the melodies perfectly, my WESTFIELD – The First Congrega- County Board of Chosen Freeholders senting Toshi Reagon in concert on toshireagon.eventbrite.com. The Pow- edy numbers. An especially well-re- mother thought she should get me voice tional Church of Westfield, located at and the Starr Foundation. Saturday, March 6, at the Watchung erful Women of Song Series is pre- ceived number was the comedic duet lessons when I got a bit older,” she said. 125 Elmer Street, will present the fourth Ms. Brewster Franzetti was appointed Arts Center at 18 Stirling Road in sented by Ahrre Maros, owner of “The Song that Goes like This” from “A bit older” came when she began of its Mid-Day Musicales concerts for Concert Artist in Piano and Chamber Watchung. Doors will open at 7:30 Ahrre’s Coffee Roastery in Westfield the musical Spamalot. her vocal studies at age 7 with this season with a program by pianist Music at Kean University in 2001 and p.m., and the concert begins at 8 p.m. and host of the award-winning Coffee A love theme of the afternoon was Jeannette Ferrelli-Maraffi. She con- Allison Brewster Franzetti on March was elected to the honor society Phi Admission is $19 online and $23 at With Conscience Concert Series in undeniable. “And This is My Beloved,” tinued with the same teacher through 10 at noon. Kappa Phi in 2002. Kean University the door. Tickets can be purchased Westfield. “Unforgettable,” “Unchained age 18 and now studies at Montclair These free, half-hour concerts are bestowed its first Graduate Commence- online by going to The Powerful Women of Song Se- Melody,” “Till there was You” and “At State University with Peter R. Gillis. presented in the church sanctuary on ment Performing Artist Award on Ms. toshireagon.eventbrite.com. ries is dedicated to the power that Last” brought rousing applause by the Music of all types is not just a passing Wednesdays during the church seasons Brewster Franzetti in 2003. The Ms. Reagon jumped into the spot- music has to nurture, inspire and in- invitation-only audience. Versatility fancy for this young woman. “I love to of Advent and Lent, and are followed Cranford resident joined the faculty of light when Lenny Kravitz asked her voke change. To learn more, visit was the cornerstone of the program entertain,” she said. “It’s not an occupa- by a soup-and-sandwich luncheon avail- Montclair State University in 2007. to open for him on his first world tour. watchungarts.org, call (908) 412-9105 with jazz, opera, musical comedy and tion that I’m going to get up everyday able in the church social hall for $7. For further information, contact the She has shared the stage with numer- or send an e-mail to [email protected]. pop tunes interspersed. and say, ‘Oh, no, I have to go to work.’ A multiple Grammy nominee and church office at (908) 233-2494. “Tony and I put the program together I truly love every minute of it.” 2008 Grammy nominee for Best In- with only a handful of rehearsals,” Mia Favorite roles include Marion the strumental Soloist without Orchestra, UCC to Feature said. “That’s the way it is as a performer librarian with Kenilworth’s C.A.S.T. pianist Ms. Brewster Franzetti has re- — you do your memorizing and study- production of The Music Man, and in ceived international acclaim from crit- Renowned Artist, Photog 6/*0/$06/5: ing of the work alone; they do theirs, opera, she said, “I’m still discovering ics and audiences alike for her virtuos- CRANFORD – On Tuesday, March 1&3'03.*/( "354 $&/5&3 and then you put it all together quickly.” a variety of roles and hope that Suzanna ity and musicality, both as a soloist and 9, at 1 p.m., renowned artist/photog- AT RAHWAY Michael Mietlicki of Scotch Plains, will prove important in my life.” chamber musician. rapher Gregory Crewdson will present a music and theater major at Sarah At WHS, her senior project was the Her performances include the 2008 a Visiting Artist Multimedia Lecture Lawrence College, provided the full production, direction and perfor- Grammy Awards Classical Music Trib- in the Roy Smith Theater at Union 6$1"$QSFTFOUT/PFM7(JOOJUZT musical accompaniment on keyboard. mance of a charity show for children ute to Earl Wild and Lang Lang at the County College’s Cranford campus When Ms. Pafumi attends the inter- that featured Disney princesses. She Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Ange- at 1033 Springfield Avenue. This pre- national program for young artists in played Ariel, the Little Mermaid, com- les and the American Classical Music sentation will focus on Mr. Rome from June 17 to July 12, it will be plete with red wig and aquamarine- Hall of Fame. Crewdson’s photographs and his ca- a return trip for her. colored costume. She has also been a guest artist with reer. This event is free to the public. 7$.+0A5 “I attended years ago and was in the “I guess it will always be a kind of the Brooklyn Philharmonic, the Long Mr. Crewdson was born in Brook- chorus of Mozart’s The Magic Flute,” recurring theme for me,” she said Island Philharmonic, the English lyn and received his Master of Fine the Montclair State University Vocal with a laugh. Sinfonia, the City of Prague Philhar- Arts degree from Yale University. His monic and the Adelphi Orchestra, photographic work has been included 4#&+6+10#. ™ POPCORN amongst others. in collections throughout the world. Born in New York City, she received One-person shows of his photo- her Bachelor of Music degree from the graphic works include exhibitions at Hail to the Oscars Manhattan School of Music and her Galerie Daniel Templon, Paris, 2009; 4+5* #$#4'6 Master of Music degree from the Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai, India, 2009; 'SJEBZt.BSDIt1. Juilliard School. Photology, Milan Italy, 2008; Luhring She was the recipient of two HEART Augustine, New York, 2008, and One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent (History, Education, Arts – Reaching White Cube, London, 2008. %JSFDUGSPN*SFMBOE By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER ing like a Nazi adversary to give you the Thousands) Grants from the Union For more information, visit ucc.edu. 5IJT)JHITQJSJUFE/JHIUPG"VUIFOUJD film critic chills. What do you think?” There I sat once again, alone at my “Ahem, uh, no comment. But see, we’re *SJTI'VO4UBST-FHFOEBSZ*SJTI desk in the dim basement. It was Oscar getting there. It’s easy, like convincing picking time, that annual humbling when Wall Street of its social obligation. What’s Wandering Bards Crack $PNFEJBO/PFM7(JOOJUZ the critic is muscled into shedding all the smart money say for Best Actress? *SJTI5FOPS1BVM)FOOFTZ pretense of dignity and assumes the role Tough one, huh? of common handicapper. The Yanks were “Indeed, La Streep was great in Julie ‘The Monkey Puzzle’ BOEB(JGUFE$BTUPG in the Florida sun, readying for the show. and Julia. But you can say that about a By ERIC NIERSTEDT What was even more amazing was 5SBEJUJPOBM*SJTI Me? I was making like a gambler, hoping Streep performance practically every year. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times seeing bassist Ron Baumann keep up to be a lucky so and so. Whereas Sandra Bullock reaches what I GARWOOD — Earlier this month, with him, before he and everyone else .VTJDJBOTBOE So I didn’t get all out of whack when think is the absolute top of her game in the Garwood Crossroads was began clapping and/or pounding their 4UFQ%BODFST the Ameche rang. Maybe it was the The Blind Side. This is the girl next door’s “bardified” by the folk-rock-funk group instruments in time. voice of reason. Anything to put off the best shot. It’s probably now or never. The Wandering Bards. The evening The second “punch” was the all time inevitable. When he spoke, I figured Guess I’m leading with my chin.” “In other words, sometimes you just also served as the unofficial release greatest fiddle-burning song, “Devil him for a gumshoe, only with more party of the band’s new album All New Went Down to Georgia,” which had Mr. stripes. “Mr. Goldberger? Michael have to skip what’s popular or easy and Goldberger, film critic?” pursue the course you feel is right. I think Good Time Monkey Puzzle Revue, Fhyr moving over his strings like they “Yes that’s me, what’s it to yuh, chief?” I get the idea. Well then, on to Best Actor.” which the band celebrated in full force. were aflame, as Mr. Allen sang with the “We’re going to put you through, Mr. “Similar situation, but not as much of a “The title actually comes from vaude- kind of reckless joy only years of per- Goldberger, as soon as we secure the stretch. After being a bridesmaid so many ville and New Orleans,” said guitarist forming can grant a singer. lines.” times, Jeff Bridges will finally get his Colin McKay. “Back then, they said if After the intense songs, the band Huh? Secure lines? What? Some buzz- Oscar. Young Jeremy Renner was aces in you could play a gig in New Orleans slowed things down with the origi- ing followed, and then it sounded like the The Hurt Locker, but he’ll have his chances and get paid/keep your dignity, then nals “Hang On” and “Where the high class bull said, “…go ahead, Mr. down the line. Sure, the Academy will you’d cracked the ‘monkey puzzle.’ Freaky People Are,” during which President.” anoint Bridges for his performance in There was a jazz musician named James Mr. Allen played the musical saw “Mike?” Crazy Heart, but it’ll really be for his Black, who even recorded a song called (imagine a handsaw used as an in- Yipes! The voice was unmistakable. I entire body of work.” ‘Monkey Puzzle.’” strument). The band finally ended the responded, “If it’s about that library “Best Director? Best Picture?” Beyond the name, the album also has evening with “Outrunning A Twister” book…I’ve been meaning to return it.” “I’m going against the odds on this other ties to a more jazz-based sound, and two more covers – Motley Crue’s He laughed. “I hear you’re having a one. Eighty-one films have won Best as it was recorded “live” (all members “Girls, Girls, Girls” and a very de- problem with your Oscar picks. Can I Picture; fifty-nine of those have also in the same room, playing at the same scriptive version of the folk classic, lend a hand?” won Best Director. But I’m splitting my time) in Red Bank’s Retromedia Stu- “Froggie went a Courtin.” “Yeah, but I’m afraid it’s a lost cause. vote. Narrow it down to the two favor- dios. More on the Wandering Bards can be More to the point, do you have the time?” ites, Avatar and The Hurt Locker, and the differences represent a virtual, meta- “We really wanted to get the live found on wanderingbards.com/ “Well, if you remember Jefferson Smith sound we get onstage on this record,” home.html. Monkey Puzzle Review is quoting his martyred Dad in Mr. Smith phoric microcosm of America itself. Goes to Washington, the lost causes are “James Cameron’s Avatar, estimated said Mr. McKay. “So, instead of record- available on i-Tunes and at every Bards ing everybody individually, we just got show. the ones most worth fighting for, right? to have cost $237 million, has grossed 6$1"$QSFTFOUT"MMJBODF3FQ5IFBUSF$PTQSPEVDUJPOPG Insofar as the time, haven’t you heard? $2.35 billion at last count. Save for the into the room and played. We knew what I’m supposed to be able to do everything, fact that it isn’t asking for a bailout, it’s songs we wanted to record and even and right away, too.” big business personified. wrote some new ones for the record.” 3*$)"3%*** “Hmm, I guess saving the financial “Kathryn Bigelow’s The Hurt Locker, The Westfield band’s tremendous system from total collapse isn’t enough on the other hand, at a cost of $11 “live sound” was on full display that CZ8JMMJBN4IBLFTQFBSF accomplishment for one’s first year in million but only grossing $17 million to night, as perhaps fueled by their new .BSDIt1.3BUFE1( office, huh?” date, is that nearly perfect little film album, the Bards came on full force, “Well, even real good folks tend to with an intrinsic, anti-war message. By with a Louisiana-flavored version of 0QFOTUIJTXFFLFOE have short memories, except maybe when the way, no woman has ever won Best the Elvis classic “All Shook Up” that )JTUPSZTNPTUNJTDBMDVMBUJOHLJOHJTEJTDPWFSFE it comes to what team won what champi- Director. And just to add a touch of got one patron up on her feet dancing in BOFXJOUIJTGBTDJOBUJOHBEBQUBUJPO onship in what year. Take your picks last surreal melodrama, Ms. Bigelow and front of the stage. year. Didn’t you get most of ‘em right? Mr. Cameron are each other’s exes. The group’s next number – the jazz Anyone remember that?” “So, making that tragic mistake of classic “Is You Is or Is You Ain’t My I pondered the faded glory. He contin- wanting everyone to leave the party with Baby?” – featured strong performances 6$1"$BOE"MMJBODF3FQ5IFBUSF$PQSFTFOU ued, “So don’t worry. Get them all wrong a goody bag, I’m picking Kathryn Bigelow from vocalist/harmonica-ist/various this go-round and it’ll be yesterday’s news for Best Director and James, ‘I’m King of instrument guy Kenny Allen and vio- quicker than you can say loyal opposi- the World’ Cameron’s Avatar for Best +".&4"/%5)& Picture. Pie-in-the-sky or not, I guess it linist Ray Fyhr, as both became caught tion. It’ll be on to the next complaint. Take in the song’s huge vocal lines, and the heart. At least you don’t have to convince would be nice if you could get Congress (*"/51&"$) your readers that everyone in a civilized to make some compromises, too.” ample room for smoking violin play- society should be entitled to health care. “I’m working on it. But it looks like your ing. .BSDI t1.1. So let’s start with Original Song. Where work is just about done. See, more often Mr. Allen then dedicated the next 8JUIFBDISFHVMBSBENJTTJPOUJDLFU are you leaning, besides to the left?” than not a tough task isn’t quite so daunting song, “Imabetheone,” the first original HFUPOFDIJMETUJDLFU'3&& of the night, to his wife. The Bards then “I’m thinking members of the Acad- if there’s someone rooting in your corner.” 1SFTFOUFEBUUIF6$1"$4UVEJP5IFBUSF emy will cast a vote for Randy Newman’s Before hanging up, we picked the re- surprised the Crossroads with a quick, ‘Down in New Orleans’ from The Prin- maining winners. They are as follows: but driving, rendition of the theme from cess and the Frog as a nod of empathy for Animated Feature Film - Up; Art Di- “The Jeffersons,” followed by the the title city’s continuing plight, similar rection – Avatar; Cinematography – slightly dirty “Loose Juice.” "SUCFBU*ODQSFTFOUT to the support the Saints garnered prior Inglourious Basterds; Costume Design – The next song was likely the most to the Super Bowl.” Coco before Chanel; Documentary (Fea- joyful for at least one Bard, as Mr. “Hmm, don’t mind me, but you’re ture) – Food, Inc.; Documentary (Short Fyhr’s daughter, Emma, came up to */5)&.00% sounding like a politician. OK. Go for it. Subject) – The Last Truck: Closing of a make her stage debut, singing a vaguely T#JH#BOE What’s next in the Big 7? Best Support- GM Plant; Film Editing – Bob Murawski Arabian “My Heart Belongs to Daddy.” 4XJOH.VTJDBM ing Actress?” and Chris Innis for The Hurt Locker; Though the younger Bard’s vocals were “Yep, this is the one I traditionally get Foreign Language Film – The White Rib- a tad thin, her energetic stage presence wrong. What’s your take? bon; Makeup – Star Trek; Music (Origi- 4BUVSEBZ nal Score) – Hans Zimmer for Sherlock and joy at singing made any flaws “It’ll be Mo’Nique for Precious: nearly invisible. .BSDIt1. Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire. Holmes; Short Film (Animated) – Granny The film is up for Best Picture, Best O’ Grimm’s Sleeping Beauty; Short Film After an instrumental song, the Bards Direction, etc., and while none of that’s (Live Action) – The New Tenants; Sound began their strongest two-song punch Editing – The Hurt Locker; Sound Mix- of the night, the first being “A Fire’s 1SPHSBNNJOHBUUIF6$1"$JTNBEFQPTTJCMFJOQBSU happening, they can’t turn their backs CZGVOETGSPNUIF/FX+FSTFZ4UBUF$PVODJMPOUIF on this portrayal. Now, who do you like ing – Avatar; Visual Effects – Avatar; Burning,” which featured the amazing "SUT%FQBSUNFOUPG4UBUF B1BSUOFS"HFODZPGUIF /BUJPOBM&OEPXNFOUGPSUIF"SUTBOECZGVOETGSPN for Best Supporting Actor?” Writing (Adapted Screenplay) – Jason playing of percussionist Mike Cardone, UIF/BUJPOBM&OEPXNFOUGPSUIF"SUT “I figure Christoph Waltz as the Nazi Reitman and Sheldon Turner for Up in who bashed his cajón (box-like drum) Colonel in Inglourious Basterds is a shoo- the Air; Writing (Original Screenplay) – and various cymbals with furious aban- in. He’s the perfect villain. There’s noth- Mark Boal for The Hurt Locker. don. tXXXVDQBDPSH Page 18 Thursday, March 4, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ‘Sweet Man Is Gone’ Mixes Blues Music and Murder By MARYLOU MORANO from reading ‘Beowulf’ or [John] Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Milton, and I loved the fact that, in its WESTFIELD – The New York City classic form, a mystery shows the tri- Blues music scene is the setting for umph of reason over chaos,” she said. “Sweet Man is Gone,” a mystery novel Ms. Ehrhart holds a Bachelor of by Leonia resident Peggy Erhhart. Arts degree in English from the Uni- Family Matters in Neil Simon’s Lost in Yonkers A rich tapestry woven together by versity of Portland, a Master of Arts By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY grandma warns the boys on their first In the comedy that is overflowing with warmth and understanding for the strong characters, degree in English Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times day together. Talk about a cool recep- with poignancy, the audience sees the symbiotic love-hate relationship with and a fast-paced from San Francisco MILLBURN – It’s all about family. tion. A comparison of grandma’s tough- matriarch through the eyes of her chil- her parent. plot, “Sweet Man State and a doctor- Dysfunctional or healthy, we’re stuck ness to nails does not even begin to do dren and grandchildren. Despite the Mr. Crane, as Uncle Louie, handles is Gone” draws ate degree in Me- with them and them with us. In the the metaphor justice. Everyone is afraid clashes within this Dysfunctional fam- the uber-macho role with ease and hu- heavily on the dieval Literature current Paper Mill Playhouse’s pro- of grandma – from her sons and daugh- ily (with a capital “D”), there is hope for mor. Maxwell Beer gets many of the author’s own expe- from the University duction of Lost in Yonkers, which runs ters to the grandkids. the next generation. laughs because he has great one-liner rience as the leader of Illinois. through March 14, you don’t have to be Jay, the older of the two boys, thinks When Grandma tells Bella to “stay a comebacks, and Alex Wyse’s terrific of Last Stand Band, She taught at Jewish or a native New Yorker to be Aunt Bella has marbles running around child and be glad that’s how God made delivery gets him kudos as well. which she formed Fairleigh drawn into the drama of playwright in her head. you,” the mentally challenged Bella Spot-on period costume design by after taking up gui- Dickinson Univer- Neil Simon’s fictional family. “She goes to the movie theater and stands up to her mother. In an impas- David Kay Mickelsen combines with tar as a mid-life sity for 22 years The two-act comedy, a Tony Award- can’t remember what picture she has sioned, memorable the set pieces to hobby. prior to retiring in and Pulitzer Prize-winning play set in seen,” he tells Arty. speech, Bella prom- transport the audi- Ms. Erhart will 2002. World War II, chronicles the woes of Aunt Bella’s childlike enthusiasm ises her mother that ence back to 1942. be at The Town Although The teenagers Arty (Maxwell Beer) and Jay for life, however, is the perfect balance she will teach her A warm setting by Bookstore this Sat- Last Stand Band (Alex Wyse) as they live in Yonkers to the oppressive outlook that Grandma own babies to be scenic designer urday, March 6, broke up a while with their Nazi-like paternal grand- wields as ably as her cane. happy and will Michael from 2 to 4 p.m. to ago, Ms. Ehrhart mother (Rosemary Prinz) in an apart- Their father’s enigmatic older brother shower them with Schweikhardt cap- meet readers and still gets together ment over the candy store run by Aunt Louie (J. Anthony Crane) provides in- love. tures the flavor of sign books. with friends to jam Bella (Sara Surrey) and Grandma. trigue and spice for the boys as the Neil Simon re- shabby wartime The “Sweet every week. Their father Eddie (John Plumpis), a family’s “bad boy.” Another of their portedly stated that décor, complete Man” in “Sweet The group, widower, is a traveling salesman in the father’s siblings, Aunt Gert, (Patricia Grandma and Bella with mahogany- Man Is Gone” is which calls itself South. He begs his mother to house his Buckley) adds her own comedic dash are two of his rich- colored crown handsome and sexy Still Standing, oc- boys for eight months while he leaves of personality. The boys learn some- est characters. That moulding and Jimmy Nashville, a casionally per- to make money to repay debts from his thing new about their relatives, them- statement blossoms doors, a small Tif- guitarist in a blues band led by Eliza- forms in the metropolitan New Jersey wife’s illness and burial. selves and life from each of the stories under director fany lampshade in beth “Maxx” Maxwell, the book’s pro- area. “I don’t like people in my house,” the characters recount. Michael Bloom’s the dining room and tagonist. For more information on Ms. golden touch. He requisite doilies on When Jimmy falls to his death from Ehrhart’s book signing, contact The has encouraged his the upholstered par- the window of his ninth-floor New Town Bookstore at (908) 233-3535. actors to develop lor furniture. York City apartment, Maxx, who is Photo by Peter Jennings characters that From left to right, Sara Surrey (Bella) Expert lighting secretly attracted to him, sets out to smack of real life. and J. Anthony Crane (Uncle Louis) by designer Paul prove he did not commit suicide. Readers Can Investigate Ms. Prinz com- stand up to Rosemary Prinz Miller set the mood Ms. Ehrhart’s Maxx paves the way mands both the (Grandma). from day to night. for a new generation of female sleuths. ‘Sweet Man is Gone’ family and the stage Neil Simon’s Lost Maxx’s search for Jimmy’s killer WESTFIELD – The Town Book with a perfect, clipped German accent in Yonkers will never be out of date takes place against a backdrop of the Store in Westfield will host a meet delivered in a no-nonsense, frosty man- because it is undergirded by the univer- less-desirable aspects of the blues and greet for Peggy Ehrhart, author ner. As the antithesis of that icy de- sal wish of all of us for approval from a music industry, and her fight to un- of “Sweet Man is Gone,” on Satur- meanor, Ms. Surrey plays Aunt Bella parent — no matter how old we get. cover the truth often jeopardizes the day, March 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. one thing she cares about the most: her The mystery tells the story of blues band. singer Maxx Maxwell, who shows Get in the Mood for Drood In addition to sharing a love of mu- off her detective side when her sic, the real-life author and the fantasy guitarist’s death is ruled a suicide. heroine have a lot in common. Ms. Ehrhart is a former college At Westfield High School “Inside, Maxx is a lot like me, espe- English professor who lives in Leonia, WESTFIELD – Westfield High ous finale. cially the willingness to give up a lot in where she plays blues guitar and School (WHS) thespians will trans- Who gets to be the secret detective, pursuit of artistic goals,” said Ms. writes mysteries. She has won awards port their audiences back to 1890’s the murderer and the set of lovers has Ehrhart. for her short fiction, and her stories SONGS OF SUPPORT…In mid-February, Songs of Support – a benefit concert to Victorian London when they present the potential to change each night. “Maxx’s love for the music, and for have appeared in numerous venues, support the victims of the earthquake in Haiti – was held at The Crossroads in Rupert Holmes’ Tony Award-winning This creates a demanding challenge her band, is very much based on my both print and online. Garwood. Organized by Andres Chang, the event featured seven bands: Please The Mystery of Edwin Drood, a rol- for the WHS thespians in that there are own feelings when I had my band, and As Margaret J. Ehrhart, she has Throw Tomatoes, The Marauders, Blue Side Down, The Curbwalkers, Disposable Soul, The Barstool Romantics and The Octagon. More than 150 people attended the licking musical complete with bawdy 18 possible endings to the perfor- her desperate desire to keep the band also published widely in the field of benefit, whichraised $1,300. All proceeds have been donated to the International drama, audience sing-along and a mance. together mirrors the way I felt at times,” her academic specialty, medieval lit- Rescue Committee. Pictured above, from left to right, are: The Marauders, Eric solve-it-yourself murder mystery. The Mystery of Edwin Drood was a she continued. erature. “Sweet Man Is Gone” is her Oberman, Liam McElheny, Joel Seltzer and Andres. The intrigue revolves around the Broadway success in the 1986 season A reader of mysteries most of her first mystery. members of the Music Hall Royale and and was the winner of multiple Tony life, Ms. Ehrhart knew that if she ever The Town Book Store is located at their world premier of the Charles awards, including best actor, best score wrote fiction, she would write myster- 270 East Broad Street in Westfield WF Teen Arranges Benefit Dickens- inspired musical The Mystery and best musical. Prior to its arrival on ies. (corner of East Broad and Elmer of Edwin Drood. This warm-hearted Broadway, the production debuted at “I loved the form when I was in grad Streets). To learn more, call The Town theatrical experience kicks off when the Delacorte Theatre as part of the school. It was wonderful relaxation Book Store at (908) 233-3535. Concert to Help Haiti the hilarious Victorian musical troupe New York Shakespeare Festival By MEREDITH MANNINO He quickly went to work booking presents its flamboyant rendition of the “Shakespeare in the Park” series. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times high school bands. The local bands unfinished Dickens mystery. The original cast included such WESTFIELD – For Westfield were not difficult to pin down, he The story itself deals with John Jas- Broadway legends as George Rose, Musical Club to Honor High School freshman Andres said, but it was the headlining act per, a Jekyll-and-Hyde choirmaster Betty Buckley, Cleo Laine and Howard Chang, 14, the combination of mu- that was a challenge to procure. who is madly in love with his music McGillian, as well as future stars Patti sic and altruism manifested itself in After e-mailing about 50 tri-state student, Miss Rosa Bud. However, Cohenour and Donna Murphy. St. Pat’s, Black Hist. Month a benefit concert for Haiti in the area bands, he was finally able to Miss Bud is engaged to Jasper’s The WHS production involves a cast WESTFIELD – The Musical Club point of view, from first meeting wake of the earthquake that recently book New York City-based Octagon nephew, young Edwin Drood, who of 18 actors, a dance troupe of eight, a of Westfield will present a program of through marriage to his death, and devastated the island. as the headliner. The resourceful teen mysteriously disappears one stormy 25-strong chorus, a crew of more than instrumental and vocal music, some of after. In mid-February, six local bands knows the sibling of one of Octagon’s Christmas Eve. The actors wonder if 30 and an orchestra pit of 15 musicians. which will honor composer Robert A string quartet featuring Debra and one New York City group rocked members, and that connection made the young Mr. Drood has been mur- As such, it is one of the most massive, Schumann’s 200th birthday, Black His- Biderman and Luba Schnable, violin; out for Haiti at The Crossroads in it easier to land the band. dered, and if so, who has done it? ambitious and exciting WHS produc- tory Month and St. Patrick’s Day, on Frank Gross, viola; and Linda Fink, Garwood. The proceeds, which to- The other seven bands that per- Throughout the show, the actors tions to date and a wonderful evening of Wednesday, March 10, at 8 p.m. in the cello, will perform the finale from taled $1,300, were donated to the formed included Andres’s band, The switch in and out of character from the musical theater for the whole family. First Baptist Church, located at 170 Antonin Dvoøák’s “Slavonic” Quar- International Rescue Committee. Marauders, along with Blue Side Dickens mystery to assume their mu- Performances will take place in the Elm Street in Westfield. tet, Opus 51. Andres single-handedly organized Down, The Curbwalkers, Dispos- sic-hall personas. This unconventional Westfield High School auditorium A trio comprised of flutist Jenny They will also perform a Pastorale the show, booking the bands and the able Soul, The Barstool Romantics structure allows songs to grow not Thursday through Saturday, March Cline, violist Betsy Vaden and harp- from a work entitled, “Black America: venue and arranging all the show’s and Please Throw Tomatoes, all only out of the mystery plot but also 11 through 13, at 7:30 p.m. All tickets ist Beverly Thomson Shea will per- To the Memory of Martin Luther King” logistics and promotions. from Westfield. when the rowdy actors demand to sing are $10 and are available in advance form Gabriel Fauré’s Pavane, Opus by the noted jazz composer David He said after talking with his mom, Andres said he was pleased with favorites from the music hall’s reper- at the high school box office on (908) 50. Originally scored for chorus and Nathaniel Baker, Jr., a faculty member he felt compelled to help Haiti. the turnout, which included mostly tory, like the rousing Act 1 closer “Off 928-0992 or via e-mail at orchestra, this delicate piece works of the music school at Indiana Univer- “It seems like it would be diffi- high school kids and a smattering of to the Races.” [email protected]. equally well for flute, viola and sity. This is a timely performance, cult to do something to benefit a adults. He was appreciative of the Other musical numbers presented harp. coming just after the conclusion of nation in crisis,” Andres said. “But folks who loaned equipment – most in a series of energetic showpieces Stony Hill Players Hold The trio will also perform Lullaby Black History Month. if you put in a little time, it’s worth notably the Rahway Music Com- include “The Wage of Sin,” “Perfect (in the Style of an Irish Air) by Ian Rescheduled from the February pro- it, and you can really make a differ- pany, which provided a drum set for Strangers,” “Both Sides of the Coin” Auditions in March Krouse, in a nod to the approaching St. gram, which was canceled due to snow, ence.” the concert – and The Crossroads and “Moonfall.” SUMMIT – Stony Hill Players au- Patrick’s Day. Rounding out their por- a piano-organ duet, comprised of The teen clearly put in a lot of for renting the space for a reason- The frequent audience interaction ditions for There Goes the Bride, a tion of the program, the trio will be Marie-Danièle Mercier, piano, and time and elbow grease to make the able price. of this Vaudevillesque play-within-a- Ray Cooney/John Chapman comedy, joined by cellist Peg Tristram in a Rives Cassel, organ, will perform “Ser- show happen. Andres, who plays The indie-music-loving teen has play sets up one of the show’s most will be held at the Oakes Center, performance of the Adagio and Alle- enade” and “Marche Nuptiale” by guitar and sings, is a music enthusi- no other concerts planned, but he unique features, which allows the au- located at 120 Morris Avenue in Sum- gro from Georg Philipp Telemann’s French organist and composer Charles- ast and decided that a benefit con- said he is “very open” to spearhead- dience to vote on the solution as a mit, on Monday, March 8, and Tues- Trio Sonate in G Minor. Marie Widor. cert would be the perfect event. ing another show in the future. prelude to the most unusual and hilari- day, March 9, at 7:30 p.m. This year marks the 200th birthday Widor, who succeeded Cesar Franck Characters required are: one of Romantic composer Robert as professor of organ at the Paris Con- woman (20’s), one woman (late 40’s Schumann, and to mark the occasion, servatory, is most well-known for his – 50’s), one woman (70’s), one woman soprano Ellen Goff Entriken, accom- organ symphonies. The Debut album now (flapper from the 20’s); three men panied on the piano by her husband, The program is free and open to the (50-60’s) andone man (70’s). Perfor- Dr. William Entriken, will perform public. A reception featuring light re- mance dates are May 14 to 16 and “Frauenliebe und –leben.” freshments will follow the perfor- available on iTunes. May 21 to 23. This famous song cycle, based on mance. All are welcome to stay and For information, call Naomi eight poems by Adelbert von meet the performers. Go to Yablonsky, director, at (973) 376- Chamisso, describes the course of a To learn more, call (908) 232-2173 1216. woman’s love for her man, from her or visit westfieldnj.com/mcw/ www.officialcatalina.com for more info.
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