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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, January 14, 2010 OUR 120th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 02-2010 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS WF BOE States its Intent to Take Part in ‘Rise to the Top’ Funding By CHRISTINA M. HINKE announced a new, school grant pro- ers’ pay rates would be determined Specially Written for The Westfield Leader gram, Race to the Top, that would based on those test results. WESTFIELD — The Westfield have schools throughout the nation Ms. Dolan said that New Jersey has school district has decided to issue a compete for $4.35 billion in federal already instituted high standards in memorandum of understanding to the aid based on how well students per- education linked to results, and that state of its intent to be a part of the formed in standardized testing. with this new program it “will allow Rise to the Top federal funding pro- New Jersey has until Tuesday, Janu- New Jersey to continue to do that” gram, Superintendent Margaret Dolan ary 19, to submit its application for while receiving money to help the said on Tuesday during the board of up to $400 million in funding over cause. education (BOE) meeting. The four years, with participating districts Kim Schumacher, president of the Westfield Education Association signing a memo of understanding by WEA, told the board, “I don’t want to (WEA), as well as the New Jersey today, Thursday, January 14. look at more standardized tests” say- Education Association (NJEA), do Through the program, a series of ing it would lead to “teaching to the not support the program, however, tests given throughout the year would test.” school officials said. determine how well a teacher is pre- Ms. Dolan told The Westfield Last year, President Barack Obama paring students for college, and teach- Leader that the program is “not hav- ing additional tests,” but rather as- sessing the results of the current stan- dardized testing already in place in the state. Board member Alice Hunnicutt voiced her concerns over how the program is tying teachers’ pay to test results. “I don’t think a teacher should be responsible for one paper and pen- cil test,” she said. New Jersey will first have to be selected by the federal government to Lauren S. Barr for The Westfield Leader receive the funding and then it will be SAVE OUR SCHOOL…Parents and children rally outside Saint Agnes Roman Catholic Church in Clark Saturday evening decided how much each district would to protest the planned closure of Saint Agnes School. Supporters claim the school is still viable and that avenues to keep it receive. In the past, Westfield has not open were not sufficiently pursued, while Pastor Dennis Cohan has stated that efforts to preserve it proved unsuccessful. received a high level of government aid, Ms. Dolan said, and, “This would not be a huge windfall” for the dis- Council Approves Tentative DWC, trict. “But Westfield could potentially benefit if the state is chosen,” she said. “From all of the research I have WACC, Neighborhood Council Dates done, we’re not going to get any By MICHAEL J. POLLACK when the DWC hosts its new-car show days during the holidays, between De- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU...To replace six outgoing police officers in money,” Ms. Schumacher said. “In on the first weekend in October, which cember 15, 2010, and January 1, 2011. Westfield, Police Chief John Parizeau recently announced the hiring of six new the long run…the district is going to WESTFIELD – The town council would take place when a Farmers Mar- The WACC has proposed April 25 officers. All of the new officers will spend the first three months in an intensive in- pay for this,” referring to her under- approved the bulk of the event sched- ket is scheduled. and September 26 for the annual Spring service training program, and each will be assigned to a certified police training standing that the government fund- ules presented to it by three local orga- A new-car show, Sherry Cronin, Fling and Festifall fairs, respectively. officer. Pictured, from left to right, are: Dennis Dasilva, Nicholas Bruno, Michael ing will not be enough to support nizations, the Downtown Westfield DWC executive director, said, “would With Mayor Andy Skibitsky absent, McCarthy, Paul Neri, Eric Popliek and Dana Black. some of the extra costs, such as teacher Corporation (DWC), Westfield Area only be done if we do it right.” The plan Acting Mayor Mark Ciarrocca recom- training. Chamber of Commerce (WACC) and is to bring in new, luxury automobiles mended approving everything except Signing the memorandum of un- the Westfield Neighborhood Council to the train station lot tentatively for requests for parking and street clos- Chief Parizeau Announces derstanding does not lock the school (WNC), on Tuesday night. early October. ings, as well as the Charles Addams district into joining the program, Ms. Events are similar to years past, but a While there is a conflict with certain event, until the Parking and Finance Dolan said. She said if the state were few have been expanded. dates, Mr. Gildea said the entities should Committees meet again. Hiring of Six New Officers notified in April that it is selected for The WNC, which typically requests be able to “coexist.” In addition, next week, the council WESTFIELD – Six new Westfield while in the Marine Corp. Officer the funding, the district would re- the town’s permission to use the east- Ms. Cronin requested three separate will award a contract to provide a tele- police officers have been added to the McCarthy graduated from the Union ceive paperwork after that time ex- erly portion of the south side train sta- weekends for sidewalk sales. communications upgrade at the fire department to replace retiring offic- County Police Academy in Decem- plaining in detail its requirements to tion lot for two annual street fairs, has Mr. Gildea said previously one week- department’s two firehouses. Mr. Gildea ers. The new officers are as follows: ber of 2008, and joined the Westfield fulfill the program’s initiatives. planned three events this year, on Satur- end was dedicated for sidewalk sales. said the fire department is in “dire Officer Dennis Dasilva is a graduate Police Department in October of Should the BOE decide at that time to days, June 12, August 28 and October That doubled to two weekends in 2009, need” of the new equipment. of Rutgers University in Finance and 2009. He volunteers as a volunteer opt out, she said, “We do not sign up 16. On two of the WNC fairs, in August and now, the DWC has requested three, The council is expected to also award Economics; he went on to graduate firefighter in his spare time. to accept the money.” and October, there will be a possible to take place April 29-May 2, July 15- a contract to erect six speed-limit signs, from the Union County Police Acad- Officer Paul Neri graduated from the In other business, the BOE and the conflict in the train station; the Farmers 18 and October 21-24. In addition, the through the Safe Routes to School Pro- emy. Officer Dasilva joined the Union Koinonia Academy and then went onto Westfield Instructional Support Staff Market, a WACC-sponsored event, DWC has asked for free parking during gram, at all Westfield elementary County Sheriff’s Office, where he be- Union County College and Park Uni- Association (WISSA), which repre- takes place between 8:30 a.m. and 2 these sales. schools. came a crime-scene investigator for versity. Joining the United States Ma- sents the approximately 100 parapro- p.m., and the fair begins at 11 a.m. Second Ward Councilwoman Jo Ann The council will also approve demo- Union County for a period of four rine Corp in 2003, Officer Neri was fessionals in the district, have reached Town Administrator Jim Gildea also Neylan asked if it would be possible for lition of a single-family dwelling at years. Officer Dasilva attended nu- attached to the 2nd Marines Echo Com- an agreement on its salary and ben- noted that, as scheduled, there would businesses to pay for parking. Mrs. 421 Clifton Street and a knockdown of merous training courses on crime- pany and then the 1st Fast Company CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 be an overlap in the train station lot Cronin said that is a possibility, citing a single-family house with a detached scene investigations and is considered Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team. Starbucks’ previous purchase. She also garage at 725 Embree Crescent. an expert. He joined the Westfield Officer Neri is the recipient of a said the DWC is “always flexible” and Due to the swearing in of new Gov- Police Department on October 5, 2009. number of medals and ribbons. After Board OK’s Sanitary Sewer that certain events are subject to change ernor Chris Christie this Tuesday, Janu- Officer Nicholas Bruno graduated graduating from the Union County or may not happen at all. ary 19, which will be attended by from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Police Academy, where he was the A second restaurant week was also some Westfield council members and School and then went on to West class guide, he joined the department System at Echo Lake Club added; one will occur February 21 and officials, next week’s meeting will be Virginia University. In 2004, Officer in November of 2009. He has been By CHRISTINA M. HINKE inside this structure will measure eight the other on September 19. Sweet moved to Wednesday, January 20, at 8 Bruno joined the United States Navy, assigned to the Patrol Division. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader feet by 12 feet, he said. The interior Sounds Downtown Jazz will be heard p.m. where he became a combat medic. He Officer Eric Popliek is a graduate of WESTFIELD – The planning board shed will store fertilizers and pesti- on Tuesdays, weather permitting, from The council discussed Sunnyside was attached to the 1st and 4th Ma- Ramapo College in Mahwah. In 2005, on Thursday gave the go ahead to the cides for the landscaping. July 6 through August 31. vs. The Town of Westfield – a builder’s- rine Divisions during a combat tour he attended, and graduated from, the Echo Lake Country Club, the 123- Mr. Laezza also said the club will The DWC also plans to honor the life remedy lawsuit in which Sunnyside in Fallujah, Iraq. 19th Basic Course for Class I Law year-old private golf and country club plan to come before the board again of Charles Addams with a celebration Senior Housing has said it was un- He is the recipient of a number of Enforcement Officers at the Monmouth on Springfield Avenue, across from in the next two or three months to that brings “awareness” to his Westfield fairly “rebuffed” in its attempt to con- Armed Services medals and ribbons. County Police Academy. In 2007, he Williams Nursery and adjacent to propose tearing out the 60-year-old residency, Mrs. Cronin said. struct a multi-family residential de- He currently volunteers for a local graduated from the Basic Class II for Echo Lake Park, to update its sanitary swimming pool and relocating a new The DWC again requested free two- velopment of at least 60 units on rescue squad. After graduation from Special Police Officers at the Cape sewer system. The board approved one near the parking lot “to accom- hour parking on the street as well as in Springfield Avenue – in executive ses- the Union County Police Academy, May County Police Academy. the application with five voting board modate the sanitary sewer system,” the parking lots for 14 paid-parking sion. Officer Bruno joined the department Officer Popliek joined the Westfield members in attendance. he said. Mr. Bogan presented plans on January 4. Police Department as a Class II Po- Board member Francis Smith first that illustrated the placement of the Officer Michael McCarthy gradu- lice Officer in July of 2007, and was moved to approve the application, sanitary sewer system and accessory ated from Hunterdon Central High assigned to the Traffic Enforcement saying, “It seems like a moderniza- structures, which will be adjacent to School and then went on to Raritan Bureau. Officer Popliek was sworn in tion that needs to be done.” the club’s parking lot located to the Valley Community College. In 2004, as a full-time police officer this past Then Board Attorney Russell north and borders Echo Lake Park. Officer McCarthy joined the United December. He volunteers as a rescue Finestein asked for a short break and The restaurant on site near the States Marine Corps, where he became diver with the Point Pleasant Beach talked with Town Planner Bill Drew paddleball courts, as well as a new an aviation ordnance technician. Dur- Rescue Squad. He will be assigned to and Town Engineer Kris McAloon. vehicle wash area, will also be linked ing 2007, Officer McCarthy served a the Patrol Division. Upon reconvening, Mr. McAloon sec- to the sanitary sewer system. The old combat tour in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Officer Dana Black attended C.W. onded Mr. Smith’s motion to approve septic tank will be removed, pumped He obtained the rank of sergeant CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 the application. out and filled with sand, Mr. Bogan At the start of the hearing, Jim said. The new system, he told The Flynn, the applicant’s attorney, intro- Leader, is situated underground. duced the president of the country An application for 751 Central club, John Laezza. Mr. Laezza said Avenue was moved to the next meet- the club is “trying to bring Echo Lake ing. The applicant is seeking prelimi- (Country Club) into conformance nary and final major site plan to con- with the New Jersey Department of struct a three-story building with re- Environmental Protection (NJDEP).” tail/commercial or business, admin- He said in complying with the istrative or professional offices on the NJDEP in updating its sanitary sewer first floor and six, two-bedroom resi- system there will be no issues with dential apartments with three such runoff into the neighboring Echo apartments located on the second and DEVLIN AWARD...The Westfield Historic Preservation Commission presented Lake. The new sanitary sewer system third floors. Existing parking would its annual Harry Devlin Award on December 15 to the Westfield Board of will comply with the stormwater man- be expanded and re-configured. Education in recognition of the district’s “preservation, restoration and revital- agement plans of the NJDEP and will In other business, Vincent Wilt was ization of Lincoln School.” Built in 1922, the school underwent a major renovation ensure that the sewer will not drain renamed planning board chairman and while maintaining the historic character. It opened in September 2008, for Robert Newell as vice-chairman dur- kindergarten and pre-school children. Town Council liaison for the commission, into Echo Lake. The club also was Vicky Kimmins, presented the award to Board of Education President Ginny approved to tear down an old storage ing the planning board reorganiza- Leiz. Pictured, left to right, are: back row, Margaret Dolan, superintendent of shed and rebuild a new shed next to tion meeting held prior to the regular schools; William Foley, former superintendent of schools; Bob Berman, busi- the maintenance area near the 17th board meeting. ness administrator; George Duthie, architect; M.J. Vincentsen, construction hole of the golf course. In addition, new board member manager; and, front row, Audrey Zavetz, principal of Lincoln School; Ms. The new shed will be a shed-within- Mark LoGrippo took his seat on the Kimmins; Ms. Leiz, and Beth Cassie, former board of education member. a shed, planner for the applicant, Ed- board as the representative for Mayor ward Bogan, of Grotto Engineering Andy Skibitsky. Town engineer,Mr. PAGE INDEX Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader Associates in Cranford, told The McAloon, was named board secre- Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 16 Real Estate .... 9-13 ENTHUSIASTIC CROWD...Westfield citizens, as well as present and former Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 15 Classifieds .... 14 officials, pack Westfield Town Hall with the traditional, large turnout for the Westfield Leader. The main structure tary and Mr. Finestein remains as the municipal government reorganization meeting on January 5. will be 30 feet by 30 feet and the shed board attorney. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 9-13 A&E ...... 17-18 Westfield Leader only Page 8 Thursday, January 14, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Garbage Hauler Allegedly Commits Dumping Violation By MICHAEL J. POLLACK Sweetwaters and Feast Catering, both of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Elm Street, and tossing it in the container for WESTFIELD – Westfield police arrested 16 Prospect, which uses another disposal garbage hauler James Aiello, operator of service. The chief said when Mr. Aiello was Preferred Maintenance & Carting, Inc. in brought into police headquarters he was Westfield, last week, after video-surveil- sincere and “admitted he did it.” lance footage found him allegedly taking Separately, last Tuesday, Mayor Andy garbage from two of his clients and dump- Skibitsky and Westfield Town Council ing it in another hauler’s receptacle. unanimously appointed Mr. Aiello as Westfield Police Chief John Parizeau Westfield’s representative to the Union confirmed with The Westfield Leader that, County Solid Waste Advisory Board. last Tuesday, police arrested Mr. Aiello When contacted on Monday, Mayor and charged him with two crimes – theft of Skibitsky was aware of the arrest but said it services, a fourth-degree crime, and New was a “bit premature” to take any action. Jersey Statutes Annotated (NJSA) Title 13 “He’s been charged, not convicted,” the waste violations. Mr. Aiello was to report mayor said. “The [Solid Waste Advisory] CARING...Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells recently addressed the gradu- to state Superior Court in Elizabeth yester- board hasn’t met in some time, and it’s not ates of CONTACT We Care’s (CWC) Volunteer Training Class. Also present day, Wednesday, after press deadline. urgent [that we change representatives]. were CWC President Amy Green of Westfield, Rowena Madden of the Governor’s A garbage business’s largest expense is We’ll see what happens. It’s up to the courts the tipping fee levied upon a given quantity to decide.” Office of Volunteerism, and CWC board member Karen Yutsus of Mountainside. RETIRING CHAIRMAN...On Tuesday night, last week, the Scotch Plains Demo- See story on page 7. of waste received at a processing facility. At Reached on the phone in error, Dan present, it costs $96 a ton to dump garbage Aiello, his brother, said he was “shocked” cratic Committee presented former chairman Dick Samuel, pictured right, with at the Union County garbage incinerator to hear of the news. a plaque for his service to the organization. Democratic Chairman Louis Beckerman in Rahway, and can run even a small gar- “He has an excellent company,” Dan is pictured at left. bage business upwards of $18,000 each Aiello said. “He’s been in town for years. Westfield Board of Education month, according to an area hauler. His character is excellent. It’s not like CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Chief Parizeau said, as possible motiva- him to do something like that. I’m not just efits. The WISSA agreed to increase The total cost for Achieve and Ba- tion to avoid paying the fees, Mr. Aiello was saying that because he’s my brother; he’s POLICE BLOTTER its health insurance out-of-pocket sic Skills is $1,147,524, and repre- taking garbage from two of his clients, a good guy.” costs, and drop its indemnity insur- sents 543 students in the program. ance plan in favor of a point-of-ser- ELL has a total of 33 students, with Westfield stop. She was transported to police vice plan, in exchange for a higher the district paying $246,197 and ad- Monday, January 4, Ryeshon Peteet, headquarters, where she was processed salary. The starting salary of parapro- ditional grant funding through the No Westfield Police Hires 37, of Newark was arrested at the and released. fessionals will increase from $14,191 Child Left Behind act totaling CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 north side Westfield train station on an Friday, January 8, a student at Union to $14,694, during the agreement term $16,501. Post University as a criminal justice Officer Vincent Hatala and Officer outstanding Irvington criminal war- Catholic High School reported that from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2012. Under the Gifted program, 136 stu- major. In 2004, Officer Black joined Christopher Wolfson. rant in the amount of $500. Peteet was someone removed her iPod, valued at Board Vice-President Julia Walker dents in the district are enrolled, and the United States Marine Corps, where “The department has been in a unable to post bail and was turned approximately $250, from her purse. also said, “Some of the bonuses went of those 92 are middle or elementary she earned the rank of sergeant. Dur- unique position the last four years,” over to the Irvington Police Depart- Friday, January 8, a resident of Scot- up.” school students with a total cost of ing a tour in Habbaniya, Iraq, Officer the chief said. “Since January of 2006, ment. land Place reported that someone At the start of the meeting, Busi- $104,719. Black served as an instructor at the 18 officers have retired. That is 31 Tuesday, January 5, Westley slashed the tires on his motor vehicle ness Administrator Robert Berman The Title 1 program is also an ele- Advanced Infantry Training Center. percent of the force. Also, just this Clarkson, 20, of Westfield was ar- while it was parked in the street. and Anita O’Neal, assistant superin- ment of the No Child Left Behind act. She also trained female Marines and week, Detective Sergeant Andrew rested during a motor vehicle stop at Sunday, January 10, Virginia Bates, tendent for curriculum, each presented It is a federally funded program that Iraqi search teams to inspect persons Gallagher and Officer Robert Weiss East Broad and Elm Streets and 23, of Roselle Park was arrested on an to the board a status of the current requires the district to provide addi- at entry and traffic control points. have announced their retirements. We charged with possession of less than outstanding warrant after a motor ve- school year’s budget. tional services for designated stu- She graduated from the Union currently stand at 58 police officers, 50 grams of suspected marijuana. He hicle stop. She was transported to po- Mr. Berman gave an outlay of the dents in selected schools. The total County Police Academy, where she down from a high of 59 a year ago.” was transported to Westfield police lice headquarters, where she was pro- 2009-2010 operations budget, total- grant funding given to the district is served as a squad leader. Officer Black He added, “I credit the smooth tran- headquarters, processed, and released cessed and released. ing $84.5 million. Of that amount, $165,747 with the district funding joined the Westfield Police Depart- sition over the last years to the hard with a summons. Sunday, January 10, Allison the facilities budget represents 3.4 $270,365. ment on January 4, and will be as- work of our officers and supervisors Tuesday, January 5, Breman Colligan, 19, of Newark was arrested percent and transportation, 3.2 per- After the presentation, Ms. O’Neal signed to the Patrol Division. who are still with us, as well as the Bookhart, Jr., 43, of Irvington was on an outstanding warrant after a mo- cent. The total operating costs for said that the “gifted program is un- Westfield Police Chief John Parizeau new recruits who have joined us.” arrested during a motor vehicle stop at tor vehicle stop. She was transported facilities is $7.2 million, including der review.” She also said she is said the new six officers are replacing All of the new officers will spend East Broad and Prospect Streets on an to police headquarters, where she was salaries. “looking at the virtual high school the following officers, who all retired the first three months in an intensive active North Plainfield warrant in the processed and released. Facilities has a total staff of 59.2, Chatham is using for their gifted last year: Lt. James Schneider, Lt. in-service training program, and each amount of $1,269. He was turned over Mountainside with salaries, benefits and related students.” Carmen Brocato, Detective James will be assigned to a certified police to North Plainfield authorities. Friday, January 8, a resident came costs totaling $4.3 million while trans- During a facilities update, board McCullough, Officer Robert Bartkus, training officer. Wednesday, January 6, Clarence into police headquarters to report that portation costs total $2.7 million, and member Richard Solomon said that Williams, 47, of Newark was arrested he had been fired from his place of property and liability insurance add the PTO had said it would like to MSide BOE Hears Security-Drill Plan during a traffic stop in the area of employment located on Globe Avenue, up to $414,293. provide a track for Washington School By MAGGIE DIGGORY Students were sent home with a notice Central Avenue and Cacciola Place. and when he went to say goodbye to Mr. Berman said he “absolutely” as a gift to the school. The track Specially Written for The Westfield Leader last Friday regarding security drills. Williams was wanted on a no-bail his co-workers, his supervisor grabbed does not expect the rate of increase of would measure a quarter mile in MOUNTAINSIDE – Chief School Ad- With a dozen parents and students Union County Sheriff’s Office him by the arm and asked him to leave. costs for facilities, transportation and length, seven feet wide and be made ministrator Jeanette Baubles discussed with present, Ms. Baubles, Deerfield School (UCSO) warrant and an Elizabeth Friday, January 8, Darry R. DeJesus, property insurance to go above the 4 up of pea gravel. Lisa Luzzi, a mem- the board of education (BOE) on Tuesday Principal Robert Philips and staff mem- criminal warrant in the amount of $250. 21, of Wood Haven, N.Y. was arrested percent state cap. ber of the PTO’s playground commit- how the district intends to comply with bers from the social studies and writing He was transported to Westfield po- and charged with possession of stolen Responding to board member Rich tee, said it would take three weeks to recently passed state legislation requiring departments recognized student achieve- lice headquarters, processed and turned property and driving with a suspended school districts to hold security drills in ment in geography and creative writing. over to the UCSO. license after a motor vehicle stop on Mattessich’s question regarding install and that the work would be addition to its twice-monthly fire drills. Student Bruno Avritzer won the shared services, Mr. Berman said the done over the summer. In early December 2009, the New Jer- district’s Geography Bee. Mr. Philips and Wednesday, January 6, a business Route 22. According to police, the district shares services with the town Ms. Hunnicutt said before the board sey Legislature passed the Girgenti-Ruiz Ms. Baubles presented Bruno with a cer- located on the 300 block of East South suspect borrowed the vehicle from a such as salt for snowy days, gasoline accepts the gift it would have to en- bill (A-3002). The measure requires schools tificate and a medal. Avenue reported a burglary, in which family member and after several un- for district vehicles, and services with sure the track is wheelchair acces- to practice for a non-fire evacuation, The second student recognition was approximately $180 in cash was taken. successful attempts by the victim to the Department of Public Works. sible because the school is a Desig- lockdown or active shooter situation. for creative writing. Deerfield School fifth Wednesday, January 6, a resident of contact the suspect in order to have the Board President Ginny Leiz said the nated Barrier Free school. Ms. Luzzi Current legislation permits teachers and graders recently completed a poetry pro- the 500 block of North Chestnut Street vehicle returned, the victim reported town and the district are buying con- said she would check to see if the administrators to lock doors and exits gram in conjunction with the New Jersey reported being the victim of identity the vehicle stolen. jointly a groomer for the two turf track meets that requirement. during a simulated emergency, according Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and theft, through which someone opened Friday, January 8, Miguel Cirne, fields in town. The board also voted on the first to a report on politckernj.com. funded by the Watts Foundation. Three multiple credit card accounts. 24, of Union was arrested and charged Ms. Baubles stated, “Although A-3002 fifth-graders each read one of their poems Thursday, January 7, a Linden resi- with driving while intoxicated (DWI) Mr. Mattessich also asked if the reading of an updated policy for pro- is not anticipated to take effect until the and presented a copy of the classes’ an- district has considered using solar hibiting harassment, intimidation and 2010-2011 school year, we will be in- thology, “Color My World,” to the board. dent reported the theft of $27 cash and driving with a suspended license panels. Ms. Dolan said the “technol- bullying. The state has mandated that creasing the frequency of our security “Thank you for bringing out your very, from his wallet, which had been left after a motor vehicle stop on Route 22. ogy is getting better and the costs are schools update their policy, which drills between January and June 2010, in very best,” Ms. Baubles concluded. unattended at the north side Westfield According to police, Cirne was seen coming down.” now includes that any member of the order to prepare students and staff mem- The board unanimously approved 12 train station. The wallet was recov- driving erratically and after being “I would guess the time is getting school district who has knowledge of bers for the anticipated change in practice agenda items. Board President Mary Beth ered, with the cash missing. stopped, the officer smelled the strong close when we could do that,” she said. someone breaking the policy to no- for the school year. For the remainder of Schaumberg reminded board members to Thursday, January 7, burglaries were odor of alcohol. He was given mul- Ms. O’Neal presented the district’s tify a school official. this school year, we will continue to do have their “committee meetings in the reported at two residences on Sandy tiple sobriety tests at the scene, which mandated programs, Achieve and The board also approved an two fire drills per month as well. A re- coming weeks.” Hill Road. In the first incident, three he failed, and was transported to po- minder, the procedure for security drills The next Mountainside BOE meeting gold chains, valued at $200 each, and lice headquarters, authorities said. Basic Skills Improvement, for stu- $185,088 contract to replace 103 win- are in the student handbook.” is Tuesday, January 26, at 7:30 p.m. dents who need additional help, and dows at Edison Intermediate School a digital camera valued at $200 were Friday, January 8, Leroy N. Wall, English Language Learners (ELL), to close out its bond. removed from the home. The second 43, of Newark was picked up at the the district’s Gifted’ program, for stu- The next BOE meeting is sched- GW Council Mulls Motto Change incident involved the theft of $80 in Essex County jail for contempt of LAUREN S. BARR According to Borough Attorney Rob- cash from a nightstand. court. He was transported to police dents who qualify for advanced uled for Tuesday, January 19, at 8 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader classes, and the Title I program. p.m. ert Renaud, the borough is one of ap- Thursday, January 7, an attempted headquarters, where he was processed. GARWOOD — At Tuesday night’s bor- proximately 200 municipalities being sued burglary was reported at a residence Saturday, January 9, James A. ough council meeting, Councilman An- by the New Jersey Department of Envi- on Moss Avenue. The residence is Sabino, 43, of North Plainfield was Cranford Township Vows Scrutiny of thony Sytko suggested that the borough ronmental Protection (DEP) regarding located in close proximity to two bur- arrested and charged with DWI after a change the motto on its seal from “Indus- pollution in the Passaic River. According trial Center of Union County” to “Small to Mr. Renaud, the suit stems from Occi- glaries that were reported on the next motor vehicle stop on Route 22. Ac- ‘Horrible’ Affordable-Housing Report Town, Big Heart.” He stated that when he dental allegedly dumping dioxin into the street – Sandy Hill Road. cording to police, Sabino was stopped By FRED T. ROSSI not favorable to the township. thinks of Garwood, he thinks about its strong river, and, in his opinion, the lawsuit is a Friday, January 8, Lenard Robinson, for careless driving, at which time the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader In other business, the committee intro- sense of community and volunteerism. “gigantic fiasco.” He stated that Selective 39, of East Orange was arrested at officer smelled the odor of alcohol. He CRANFORD — The township commit- duced three ordinances that will be voted on Councilman Keith Sluka stated, “I sec- was the borough’s insurance carrier dur- Westfield police headquarters on war- failed multiple sobriety tests and was tee on Tuesday reluctantly approved a court- at public hearings on February 9. One, ond the idea,” but Councilman Louis ing the 1980s, when the pollution suppos- rants from Westfield, for $96; East arrested and transported to police head- ordered payment to a consultant for her according to Mr. Dugan, will increase con- Petruzzelli stated that the current motto is edly took place, and, as such, has agreed Orange, for $137, and Newark, for quarters, authorities said. report in connection with ongoing afford- servation center fees to $65 for the first two a reflection on the history of the borough. to represent the borough. He added that $350. He was released after posting Saturday, January 9, a resident came able-housing litigation, but members vowed vehicles in a household and $55 for each Borough Clerk Christina Ariemma the suit would likely drag on for several bail for the Westfield amount and be- into police headquarters to report that to carefully review both the report and the additional vehicle. Another ordinance will stated that during her research for the years before reaching a resolution. ing released on his own recognizance someone had made $695 worth of consultant’s billings. place a yield sign at the intersection of borough’s centennial celebration in 2003, The council also passed two ordinances At its first regular meeting of the year, the Hampton Street and Berkeley Place for she found documents that discussed on first reading regarding fencing required by East Orange and Newark. fraudulent charges to her credit card committee voted 4-1 to approve the pay- those traveling west on Hampton Street. A changing the motto and, at that time, during residential demolition projects. If Friday, January 8, Michael Ruzek, at an online jeweler. According to ment to Elizabeth McKenzie, who was a third ordinance sets out regulations for trash members of the public were “offended” the ordinances pass on second and final 19, of Scotch Plains was arrested after police, the victim notified the credit court-appointed court master asked to pre- containers and dumpsters. by the notion of a change. reading at the Tuesday, February 9, meet- responding to Westfield police head- card company and the account was pare a report in connection with litigation Deputy Mayor Martha Garcia said con- Resident Bruce Paterson stated that be- ing, a six-foot chain-link fence will be quarters to satisfy an active Westfield closed. The incident is under investi- involving Cranford’s affordable-housing tainers and dumpsters would need to be cause of the decline of industry every- required on all residential demolition sites. traffic warrant in the amount of $99. gation. obligations and developers Lehigh Acqui- covered and would not be allowed to leak where, Garwood may still have the most During the public comment portion of He was processed and released after sition and Cranford Development Associ- anything into municipal stormwater sew- industry in Union County, as there are still the meeting, Mr. Paterson raised his con- posting bail. ates. ers. Additionally, any containers located in a few factories operating. cern that a gazebo may be demolished Saturday, January 9, Nicholas CO Leak Sends Three Committee members expressed their dis- a public right of way would need to have Mayor Dennis McCarthy suggested that during the construction of the borough’s Melchiorre, 33, of Cranford was ar- pleasure with the outlines of the report, light reflectors affixed to them. the members of the governing body “mull new athletic complex at Memorial Park. rested following a motor vehicle stop Women to Hospital which they had received earlier in the day, At the beginning of the committee’s it over.” Mr. Paterson expressed his desire to pre- By PAUL J. PEYTON but not yet had the chance to digest in detail. meeting, Police Chief Eric Mason an- In other business, the council approved serve the gazebo because it is a “heritage at East Broad and Elmer Streets on an Specially Written for The Westfield Leader outstanding Monmouth Junction traf- Committeeman Daniel Aschenbach, who nounced that the fourth session of the citi- the appointment of Rosalba Comas as the structure.” However, Councilman Sluka WESTFIELD — Westfield Fire voted against approving the payment, de- zens police academy had been completed alternate prosecutor for 2010, and autho- responded that the gazebo would have to fic warrant in the amount of $500 and scribed Ms. McKenzie’s report as “hor- and presented certificates to 12 of the 13 rized Selective Insurance Company to be removed because of field size regula- a North Wildwood warrant in the Department (WFD) Emergency rible” and “inaccurate in a number of cases.” participants. He called the program “an defend them in a lawsuit. tions. amount of $185. Bail was posted, with Medical Technicians (EMTs) treated Without providing details for his dissatis- integral part of community policing” and future court dates to be announced. three office workers, on January 6, faction, he said the township committee “critical to the success of the police depart- Summit Man Arrested for Attempting to Lure Girl Scotch Plains who worked at 123 Quimby Street, would “scrutinize” Ms. McKenzie’s in- ment and our efforts to keep Cranford safe.” BERKELEY HEIGHTS — Berkeley rate information was disseminated to the Tuesday, January 5, Tymyum Webb, for carbon monoxide poisoning after voices to the township carefully. Other com- The meeting kicked off with the pledge Heights Police Chief David Zager has parents of all school children. In addition, 19, of Plainfield was arrested on an the WFD found high levels of the mittee members agreed with Mr. to the flag led by seven members of Cub announced the apprehension of Elo R. police officers from the patrol division were outstanding warrant after a motor ve- chemical inside the building. Aschenbach’s sentiments, although all four Scout Pack 103, Den 10. Afterwards, Mayor Pintado, 36, of Orchard Avenue in Sum- assigned to every school in the township to Fire Chief Dan Kelly said the voted to approve the court-ordered expen- Mark Smith read a proclamation designat- hicle stop. He was transported to po- mit. Pintado was wanted in the attempted insure the safety of the township’s most lice headquarters, where he was pro- firefighters received the call at 10:40 diture. ing Monday, January 18, as Martin Luther luring of a 9-year-old female from a local valuable asset – our children.” “None of us like it,” committeeman David King Jr. Day in Cranford. cessed and released. a.m. at which time they found the grammar school on Wednesday, January The chief also praised the victim for doing women, employees of a second-floor Robinson said in announcing he would The committee’s next regular meeting is 6, at approximately 3 p.m. as she was exactly the right thing when approached by Wednesday, January 6, Willie Jones, “reluctantly” vote to make the payment. He set for Tuesday, January 26. waiting to be picked up from school by her Pintado, as well as providing police with an 58, of Vadalia, Ga. was arrested on an business, complaining of headaches said the expenditure was “not a good use of mother. Pintado was arrested without inci- “extraordinary” description of the individual outstanding warrant after a motor ve- and nausea. tax dollars.” H1N1 Clinic Held in dent by Det. Michael Delia and Sgt. Robert and his vehicle, which eventually led to his hicle stop. He was transported to po- “Their injuries did not appear to be Committeeman Mark Dugan told The Deitch as he sat in his car, a 1993 Gold arrest. “That’s an incredible young lady who lice headquarters, where he was pro- life-threatening,” Chief Kelly said. Westfield Leader after the meeting that com- Garwood This Sunday Saturn SL, at the Thomas P. Hughes School deserves the thanks of a grateful community. cessed and released. He said they were taken to Overlook mittee members needed some time to care- GARWOOD – The Westfield Re- on Snyder Avenue, at approximately the She conducted herself with poise and deter- Hospital in Summit as a “purely pre- fully read Ms. McKenzie’s report before Wednesday, January 6, a resident gional Health Department will hold same time and the same location as mination during the incident and showed reported that she dropped off her hand- cautionary” measure. offering any detailed comments, although Wednesday’s reported incident. maturity well beyond her age,” Chief Zager he did say the conclusions in her report were an H1N1 (swine flu) clinic this Sun- bag, valued at $1,600, at a Park Av- Chief Kelly said the carbon mon- day, January 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 Chief Zager praised the efforts of the said. oxide was traced to construction investigations division for expeditiously iden- Pintado was charged with attempted lur- enue store and when she went to pick Fanwood Names Lt. p.m., at Lincoln Elementary School, tifying the suspect, from what the chief de- ing of a child. Bail was set at $100,000 by it up, it was missing. workers who were cutting concrete located at 400 2nd Avenue in scribed as an “excellent” description of the Superior Court Judge Joseph Donohue. Wednesday, January 6, a resident of floors in the basement with gas-pow- Trigo Acting Chief Garwood. suspect, and the suspect’s vehicle provided Pintado, who was released in April 2009 Park View Drive reported that some- ered saws as part of soil-remediation FANWOOD — The borough coun- The vaccines to be distributed are by the 9-year-old, as well as “outstanding from New Jersey State Prison after serving one removed $600 from her bank ac- work for a previous oil leak from an cil held its first regular monthly meet- the Inactivated Vaccine (“swine flu detective work” by the department’s investi- five years for kidnapping, eluding and false count without her authorization. underground oil tank that had been ing of 2010 Tuesday night, with new shot”) and Live Attenuated Vaccine gations division. public alarm, was transported to the Union Thursday, January 7, Bridgette removed. Council President Russell Huegel (nasal spray). “This was police work at its best. Our County jail. Robinson, 45, of Newark was arrested Firefighters evacuated and venti- presiding in place of Mayor Colleen H1N1 vaccinations will be avail- investigators utilized both old-fashioned foot- Chief Zager said he would be recom- on an outstanding warrant after a mo- lated the building. Chief Kelly said Mahr, who was unable to attend. able at these clinics for all individuals work, interviewing numerous individuals mending department commendations to Det. tor vehicle stop. She was transported the construction workers were in- and modern technology by combing through Sgt. Michael Mathis, Det. Joseph Williams, Fanwood Police Lt. Richard Trigo who are interested in receiving them, various law enforcement databases to de- Det. Mark Stallone, Det. Patrick Moran, Det. to police headquarters, where she was structed to change their method of was appointed acting police chief ef- regardless of medical history, age or velop the information that led to the Michael Delia and Det. William Ives, whose processed and released. removing the concrete floors. They fective February 1, due to the retire- town residency. individual’s identification. Our juvenile bu- efforts led to the arrest of what the chief Thursday, January 7, Verna Dillard, switched to electric jack hammers. ment of current Police Chief Donald For more information about this reau worked closely with the office of the termed “a violent predator and menace to the 59, of Roselle was arrested on an out- He said employees were allowed to Domanoski. clinic, call (908) 789-4070. superintendent of schools to insure that accu- community.” standing warrant after a motor vehicle re-enter the building at 11:45 a.m. USPS 485200 Thursday, January 14, 2010 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 51st YEAR – ISSUE NO. 02-2010 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] FW-SP Shared Services Report Not Ready; Trigo Named Acting Chief By TED RITTER vices study. The study is intended to “there are things to resolve before it Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times help Fanwood and Scotch Plains goes to [the borough] council.” FANWOOD — The borough coun- “identify cost savings and Resident Joe Nagy asked cil held its first regular monthly meet- efficiencies for each of the for elaboration as to whether ing of 2010 Tuesday night, with new municipalities,” according the report is complete. Council President Russell Huegel to Fanwood’s website. “We have the report,” re- presiding in place of Mayor Colleen Borough officials had in- sponded Mrs. McGovern. Mahr, who was unable to attend. dicated they expected the “But it’s in draft form.” She Fanwood Police Lieutenant Rich- consultant’s report to be added that the Shared Ser- ard Trigo was appointed acting police available in December. vices Study Committee is chief effective Monday, February 1, “Is that still on track?” reviewing the document and due to the retirement of current Po- asked resident Michael may make changes before it lice Chief Donald Domanoski. Lewis. is submitted to the governing body During the meeting’s public com- Fanwood Administrator Eleanor and made public. ment portion, two residents asked McGovern said that the report, while Mr. Nagy asked when that might questions about a report expected not yet final, is being reviewed by the be. from a state grant-funded shared ser- Shared Services Committee because “We’re thinking probably March,” answered Mrs. McGovern. Also during public comments Tues- day night, Mr. Lewis asked for an update on requested traffic counts along Shady Lane. Councilman Anthony Parenti re- sponded that the data from the latest counts is still being reviewed, but preliminary results show that traffic on Shady Lane and across the bor- ough in general is less than what it Jessica Jaskula for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times was a year ago. EDUCATORS OF THE ROUNDTABLE...Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education members and PTA Council In light of that, Mr. Parenti said Mr. members met Monday for their annual roundtable discussion. The event, which was open to the public, was attended by Lewis’ suggestions for right-turn-only approximately 50 people. PTA Council Vice-President Susan Johnson led the discussions. restrictions and one-side-of-the-street parking on Shady Lane probably will not be implemented. “The [traffic] counts are not calling SP-F BOE and PTA Meet For for it,” said Mr. Parenti, who also noted that there have been no com- plaints and parking on one side of Shady Lane might encourage speed- Annual Roundtable Discussions ing. By JESSICA E. JASKULA would make it easier for the PTA, gram after that, she said. Mr. Lewis also pointed to the need Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times because the PTA experiences high Superintendent of Schools Marga- RETIRING CHAIRMAN...On Tuesday night last week, the Scotch Plains for repaving on a section of LaGrande SCOTCH PLAINS — Scotch levels of turnover that often make it ret Hayes said that if the district chose Democratic Committee presented former chairman Dick Samuel, right, with a Avenue between South Avenue and Plains-Fanwood Board of Education difficult to distinguish what has been to offer Mandarin, it would begin at plaque for his service to the organization. Pictured at left is Chairman Louis Poplar, and on Poplar between (BOE) members and PTA Council done in the past. Another attendee the high school level, given its rigor Beckerman. LaGrande and Winfield. members met Monday for their an- suggested a joint effort for big-ticket and since it would be a new program. The meeting also featured the pre- nual roundtable discussion. items that could benefit all schools, Initially, the school district could con- Cranford Vows Scrutiny of sentation of a grant by the Fanwood The event, which was open to the such as projectors or sports equip- sider sharing a teacher with another Community Foundation in the amount public, brought in approximately 50 ment, to get “more for a better price.” district, she said. of nearly $2,000 to TV-35, which people. PTA Council Vice-President The PTA asked the status of the The PTA Council asked the BOE Affordable Housing Report plans to use the funds to buy needed Susan Johnson led the discussions. solar panel project at Terrill Middle how its members take the pulse of equipment. TV-35 also received a The BOE asked the PTA, since School. “Our architect is complet- issues and concerns of the parents By FRED T. ROSSI Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times dollars.” donation from a private resident in many groups participate in ing plans and will be making a pre- and caregivers in the school district, Committeeman Mark Dugan told honor of her late husband. fundraising, what their thoughts were sentation at our first meeting in Feb- and how the BOE will incorporate CRANFORD — The township The Times after the meeting that com- Two appointments were made to on how best to coordinate fundraisers ruary,” said Board member Rob these matters in the strategic plan. committee on Tuesday reluctantly mittee members needed some time to the recreation commission: Joe through a volunteer network. O’Connor. The board is working on “We rely oftentimes on the PTA,” approved a court-ordered payment to carefully read Ms. McKenzie’s re- Valenti was made a full member, and Fundraising is one goal of the BOE’S a bond referendum, he said. Al- said Mr. Whitehouse, calling it “one a consultant for her report in connec- port before offering any detailed com- Tracey Fletcher was made an alter- strategic plan. though, he said, funds may come of [the] most valuable pipelines.” tion with ongoing affordable housing ments, although he did say the con- nate. Both terms run two years. “Our purposes are the same; we’re from the state and through grant Mr. Whitehouse added that they litigation, but members vowed to care- clusions in her report were not favor- In other business, the governing all here to serve our children,” said money and energy saving. invited staff and community mem- fully review both the report and the able to the township. body approved a series of resolu- PTA Council President Jeanne Cleary. “The project should pay for itself bers to participate in the strategic consultant’s billings. In other business, the committee tions. Among them were measures She said that the PTA will aim to in five years,” said Business Admin- planning process. At its first regular meeting of the introduced three ordinances that will appointing the borough’s Emer- “work more collaboratively among istrator Anthony Del Sordi. He said Additionally, he said board mem- year, the committee voted 4-1 to ap- be voted on at public hearings on gency Response Team; authorizing the schools and with the board,” and that if more funds are available in the bers often informally socialize with prove the payment to Elizabeth February 9. One, according to Mr. the cancellation of tax refunds to- to streamline the calendar so there future, it is possible that solar panel- parents at places such as the district’s McKenzie, who was a court-ap- Dugan, will increase conservation taling less than $10, and approving “are not so many [fundraising] dupli- ing could be installed elsewhere, such concerts and sporting events. pointed court master asked to prepare center fees to $65 for the first two the return of the balance of a plan- cates.” as at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High “We try to be out there, but we rely a report in connection with litigation vehicles in a household and $55 for ning board escrow following the Audience member Jane Costello School. on you to contact us if you have involving Cranford’s affordable hous- each additional vehicle. Another or- completion of a citizen’s project said that having someone oversee The BOE said that introducing a concerns large or small,” he said. ing obligations and developers, dinance will place a yield sign at the involving a variance. fundraising at a more global level non-Western foreign language into One attendee asked about class size, Lehigh Acquisition and Cranford De- intersection of Hampton Street and the curriculum was part of its strate- noting that a third-grade class went velopment Associates. Berkeley Place for those traveling gic plan and asked the PTA what it from four sections to three. Superin- Committee members expressed west on Hampton Street. A third ordi- Ken Anderson Named SP thought would be the most beneficial tendent Hayes said that she is always their displeasure with the outlines of nance sets out regulations for trash language for students. Mandarin and concerned about class size, and that the report, which they had received containers and dumpsters. Farsi were both discussed during the the board always continues to study earlier in the day, but had yet to re- Deputy Mayor Martha Garcia said Zoning Board Chairman strategic planning process, said Board enrollment. Determining how many view in detail. Committeeman Daniel containers and dumpsters would need By FRED T. ROSSI that he would not use the garage for President Trip Whitehouse. sections are needed, she said, is “a Aschenbach, who voted against ap- to be covered and would not be al- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times any commercial purposes. Language supervisor Linda Ma- matter of how the enrollment holds proving the payment, described Ms. lowed to leak anything into munici- SCOTCH PLAINS — Ken Ander- The board also approved an appli- terna said that Mandarin is the most and what the budget will support.” McKenzie’s report as “horrible” and pal storm water sewers. Additionally, son was selected as chairman of the cation from Luisa Blanco to erect a common non-traditional language One mother of elementary school “inaccurate in a number of cases.” any containers located in a public zoning board of adjustment and Tim covering over the rear patio area at offered in the school districts in New children said that she was concerned Without providing details for his dis- right of way would need to have light Livolsi was chosen to serve as vice- her Stout Avenue home. She said her Jersey that she surveyed. after seeing children left alone on the satisfaction, he said the township com- reflectors affixed to them. chairman at the board’s reorganiza- patio would not have walls or screens. She said that a survey would be sent playground before school. “I was the mittee would “scrutinize” Ms. At the beginning of the committee’s tion meeting last week. Mr. Ander- The board, as part of its approval, to parents, who have children enrolled only mom on the playground at 10 McKenzie’s invoices to the township meeting, Police Chief Eric Mason son, who had served as vice-chair- added a condition that there be no in World Language, at the end of Janu- after eight [in the morning],” she said. carefully. Other committee members announced that the fourth session of man of the board for the past several action taken that could turn the patio ary to get their feedback on the current She said she witnessed three young agreed with Mr. Aschenbach’s senti- the citizens police academy had been years, replaces long-time chairman area into an enclosed living space. World Language program and what children try to run into woods behind ments, although all four voted to ap- completed and presented certificates Jim Fawcett, who Mr. Anderson called At its next meeting, set for Febru- they would like to see offered in the the school to see if the “pond was prove the court-ordered expenditure. to 12 of the 13 participants. He called “invaluable to us,” adding that Mr. ary 4, the zoning board of adjustment future. Middle school and high school frozen.” “None of us like it,” Committee- the program “an integral part of com- Fawcett had “worked tirelessly to has scheduled to continue the hearing students will be surveyed on the pro- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 man David Robinson said in announc- munity policing” and “critical to the make this board operate.” The board on an application by Candido ing he would “reluctantly” vote to success of the police department and also welcomed its newest member, Rodriguez of 29 Yarmouth Village, in make the payment. He said the ex- our efforts to keep Cranford safe.” Llewellyn Jones, who was appointed the Southwick Village condominium penditure was “not a good use of tax CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 as an alternate member earlier this development, to create a third bed- month. Vincent Loughlin was reap- room in his unit by splitting in half an pointed as board attorney and Bar- existing bedroom. bara Horev was named board secre- At an initial hearing in October, tary. Mr. Rodriguez said he needed the After its brief reorganization meet- additional bedroom because he had ing, the board gave final approval to gained custody of his two children an application by Louis Novello to from a previous marriage, who are raze an existing garage at a two-fam- living with him and his wife and their ily house he owns on Westfield Av- own two children. At the time, board enue and to replace it with a new members were hesitant to approve garage for his tenants to use. the application without a formal de- Originally, Mr. Novello had sought termination from the Southwick approval to erect a three-car garage, condo association about Mr. with two bays to be used by the ten- Rodriguez’s proposal and some indi- ants and the third to be used by him to cation of whether it would be allowed store lawnmowers and other equip- under the master deed and the rules of ment used to maintain the property. the association. After several board members ex- Mr. Rodriguez said at the time that pressed concern last month about the he had written to the Southwick condo

size of a three-car garage and the association, spelling out his proposal Ted Ritter for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times possibility that the third bay could be and had heard no objection to his SWORN TO SERVE...Fanwood Council President Russell Huegel, left, admin- used to store equipment related to Mr. plan. But the board maintained that it isters the oath of office to the borough’s new police officer, Elliot Bernard, at Novello’s masonry business, Mr. wanted a formal communication from Tuesday night’s council meeting, as Mr. Bernard’s wife looks on. Lauren S. Barr for The Times SAVE OUR SCHOOL…Parents and children rally outside Saint Agnes Roman Novello submitted revised plans for a the association about the proposal. PAGE INDEX Catholic Church in Clark Saturday evening to protest the planned closure of Saint two-car structure that measures 22 The application was set to continue at feet by 22 feet, with aluminum siding the board’s December meeting, but Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 16 Real Estate .... 9-13 Agnes School. Supporters claim the school is still viable and that avenues to keep Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 14-15 Classifieds .... 14 it open were not sufficiently pursued, while Pastor Dennis Cohan has stated that that will match the house. Mr. Novello was postponed and then rescheduled efforts to preserve it proved unsuccessful. confirmed at last Thursday’s hearing again at Mr. Rodriguez’s request. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 9-13 A&E ...... 17-18 Scotch Plains - Fanwood Times only Page 8 Thursday, January 14, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Westfield PD Announces Hiring of Six New Officers WESTFIELD – Six new Westfield Officer Eric Popliek is a graduate of police officers have been added to the Ramapo College in Mahwah. In 2005, he department to replace retiring officers. attended, and graduated from, the 19th The new officers are as follows: Basic Course for Class I Law Enforce- Officer Dennis Dasilva is a graduate of ment Officers at the Monmouth County Rutgers University in Finance and Eco- Police Academy. In 2007, he graduated nomics; he went on to graduate from the from the Basic Class II for Special Police Union County Police Academy. Officer Officers at the Cape May County Police Dasilva joined the Union County Sheriff’s Academy. He joined the Westfield Police Office, where he became a crime-scene Department as a Class II Police Officer in investigator for Union County for a pe- July of 2007, and was assigned to the riod of four years. Officer Dasilva at- Traffic Enforcement Bureau. Officer tended numerous training courses on Popliek was sworn in as a full-time police crime-scene investigations and is consid- officer this past December. He volunteers ered an expert. He joined the Westfield as a rescue diver with the Point Pleasant Police Department on October 5, 2009. Beach Rescue Squad. He will be assigned Officer Nicholas Bruno graduated from to the patrol division. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School and Officer Dana Black attended C.W. Post CARING...New Jersey Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells addresses the then went on to West Virginia University. University as a criminal justice major. In graduates of CONTACT We Care’s (CWC) Volunteer Training Class. Also In 2004, Officer Bruno joined the United 2004, Officer Black joined the United present were CWC President Amy Green of Westfield, Rowena Madden of the States Navy, where he became a combat States Marine Corps, where she earned MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU...To replace six outgoing police officers in Governor’s Office of Volunteerism and CWC board member Karen Yutsus of medic. He was attached to the 1st and 4th the rank of sergeant. During a tour in Westfield, Police Chief John Parizeau recently announced the hiring of six new Mountainside. See story on page 7. Marine Divisions during a combat tour in Habbaniya, Iraq, Officer Black served as officers. All of the new officers will spend the first three months in an intensive in- Fallujah, Iraq. an instructor at the Advanced Infantry service training program, and each will be assigned to a certified Police Training He is the recipient of a number of Training Center. She also trained female Officer. Pictured, from left to right, are: Dennis Dasilva, Nicholas Bruno, Michael Armed Services medals and ribbons. He Marines and Iraqi search teams to inspect McCarthy, Paul Neri, Eric Popliek and Dana Black. SP-F School Discussions currently volunteers for a local rescue persons at entry and traffic control points. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 squad. After graduation from the Union She attended and graduated from the County Police Academy, Officer Bruno Union County Police Academy, where If that happens again, “If you have test impacts what level class they will joined the department on January 4. she served as a squad leader. Officer POLICE BLOTTER a cell phone on you, I’d call the police be put in. Another audience member Officer Michael McCarthy graduated Black joined the Westfield Police De- immediately,” Mrs. Hayes said. She said that her child received all A’s in from Hunterdon Central High School and partment on January 4, and will be as- then went on to Raritan Valley Commu- signed to the Patrol Division. said that parents should not drop chil- Math but was not placed in an honors Westfield stop. She was transported to police dren off before school begins. She class. The student’s NJ ASK score nity College. In 2004, Officer McCarthy Westfield Police Chief John Parizeau joined the United States Marine Corps, said the new six officers are replacing the Monday, January 4, Ryeshon Peteet, headquarters, where she was processed suggested that if someone witnesses was average. Currently, leveling in 37, of Newark was arrested at the and released. students who are unsupervised early mathematics begins in grade 7 and where he became an aviation ordnance following officers, who all retired last technician. During 2007, Officer year: Lt. James Schneider, Lt. Carmen north side Westfield train station on an Friday, January 8, a student at Union in the morning, to let the school prin- Language Arts in grade 8. The high McCarthy served a combat tour in Al Brocato, Detective James McCullough, outstanding Irvington criminal war- Catholic High School reported that cipal know so that the principal can school has three levels: Standard, Aca- Anbar Province, Iraq. Officer Robert Bartkus, Officer Vincent rant in the amount of $500. Peteet was someone removed her iPod, valued at notify the child’s parents privately. demic and Accelerated. He obtained the rank of sergeant while Hatala and Officer Christopher Wolfson. unable to post bail and was turned approximately $250, from her purse. Mr. Del Sordi was asked about the Ms. Hayes said that the NJ ASK is in the Marine Corps. Officer McCarthy “The department has been in a unique over to the Irvington Police Depart- Friday, January 8, a resident of Scot- vacated spot, where a swing set was never the sole factor in deciding what graduated from the Union County Police position the last four years,” the chief ment. land Place reported that someone once set up, at Evergreen School. He level a student will be placed in and Academy in December of 2008, and joined said. “Since January of 2006, 18 officers Tuesday, January 5, Westley slashed the tires on his motor vehicle assured that this area would not be said that she would be happy to dis- the Westfield Police Department in Octo- have retired. That is 31 percent of the ber of 2009. He volunteers as a volunteer force. Also, just this week, Detective Ser- Clarkson, 20, of Westfield was ar- while it was parked in the street. left empty and that he is hopeful that cuss the individual situation privately. rested during a motor vehicle stop at Sunday, January 10, Virginia Bates, a new swing set can go there. The She gave examples of some of the firefighter in his spare time. geant Andrew Gallagher and Officer Officer Paul Neri graduated from the Robert Weiss have announced their re- East Broad and Elm Streets and 23, of Roselle Park was arrested on an swing set was taken down because of factors that would go into placement Koinonia Academy and then went onto tirements. We currently stand at 58 police charged with possession of less than outstanding warrant after a motor ve- new regulations, he said. and they included grades, teacher rec- Union County College and Park Univer- officers, down from a high of 59 a year 50 grams of suspected marijuana. He hicle stop. She was transported to po- One attendee asked about how ommendation, standardized testing sity. Joining the United States Marine ago.” was transported to Westfield police lice headquarters, where she was pro- much a student’s score on the NJ ASK and end-of-year assessments. Corp in 2003, Officer Neri was attached He added, “I credit the smooth transi- headquarters, processed, and released cessed and released. to the 2nd Marines Echo Company and tion over the last years to the hard work of with a summons. Sunday, January 10, Allison Garwood Council Mulls then the 1st Fast Company Fleet Anti- our officers and supervisors who are still Tuesday, January 5, Breman Colligan, 19, of Newark was arrested Terrorism Security Team. with us, as well as the new recruits who Officer Neri is the recipient of a num- have joined us.” Bookhart, Jr., 43, of Irvington was on an outstanding warrant after a mo- Borough Motto Change ber of medals and ribbons. After graduat- All of the new officers will spend the arrested during a motor vehicle stop at tor vehicle stop. She was transported LAUREN S. BARR mately 200 municipalities being sued by ing from the Union County Police Acad- first three months in an intensive in-ser- East Broad and Prospect Streets on an to police headquarters, where she was Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the New Jersey Department of Environ- emy, where he was the class guide, he vice training program, and each will be active North Plainfield warrant in the processed and released. GARWOOD — At Tuesday night’s mental Protection regarding pollution in joined the department in November of assigned to a certified police training of- amount of $1,269. He was turned over Mountainside borough council meeting, Councilman the Passaic River. According to Mr. 2009, assigned to the Patrol Division. ficer. to North Plainfield authorities. Friday, January 8, a resident came Anthony Sytko suggested that the bor- Renaud, the suit stems from Occidental Wednesday, January 6, Clarence into police headquarters to report that ough change the motto on its seal from allegedly dumping dioxin into the river, Summit Resident Is Charged With Williams, 47, of Newark was arrested he had been fired from his place of “Industrial Center of Union County” to and in his opinion the lawsuit is a “gigan- during a traffic stop in the area of employment located on Globe Avenue, “Small town, Big heart.” He stated that tic fiasco.” He stated that Selective was Central Avenue and Cacciola Place. and when he went to say goodbye to when he thinks of Garwood, he thinks the borough’s insurance carrier during Attempt to Lure Girl From School the 1980s, when the pollution supposedly Williams was wanted on a no-bail his co-workers, his supervisor grabbed about its strong sense of community and BERKELEY HEIGHTS — Police the safety of the township’s most valu- Union County Sheriff’s Office him by the arm and asked him to leave. volunteerism. took place, and as such has agreed to Chief David Zager has announced the able asset – our children.” Councilman Keith Sluka stated, “I sec- represent the borough. He added that the apprehension of Elo R. Pintado, 36, of The chief also praised the victim for (UCSO) warrant and an Elizabeth Friday, January 8, Darry R. DeJesus, ond the idea,” but Councilman Louis suit would likely drag on for several years Orchard Avenue in Summit. Pintado was doing exactly the right thing when ap- criminal warrant in the amount of $250. 21, of Wood Haven, N.Y. was arrested Petruzzelli stated that the current motto is before reaching a resolution. wanted in the attempted luring of a 9- proached by Pintado, as well as providing He was transported to Westfield po- and charged with possession of stolen a reflection on the history of the borough. The council also passed two ordinances year-old female from a grammar school police with an “extraordinary” descrip- lice headquarters, processed and turned property and driving with a suspended Borough Clerk Christina Ariemma on first reading regarding fencing required on Wednesday, January 6, at approxi- tion of the individual and his vehicle, over to the UCSO. license after a motor vehicle stop on stated that during her research for the during residential demolition projects. If mately 3 p.m. as she was waiting to be which eventually led to his arrest. “That’s Wednesday, January 6, a business Route 22. According to police, the centennial celebration in 2003, she found the ordinances pass on second and final picked up by her mother. Pintado was an incredible young lady who deserves located on the 300 block of East South suspect borrowed the vehicle from a documents that discussed changing the reading at the Tuesday, February 9, meet- arrested without incident by Det. Michael the thanks of a grateful community. She Avenue reported a burglary, in which family member and after several un- motto and at that time members of the ing, a six-foot chainlink fence will be Delia and Sgt. Robert Deitch as he sat in conducted herself with poise and deter- required on all residential demolition sites. approximately $180 in cash was taken. successful attempts by the victim to public were “offended” by the notion of a his car at the Thomas Hughes School on mination during the incident and showed Wednesday, January 6, a resident of contact the suspect in order to have the change. During the public comment portion of Snyder Avenue, at approximately the same maturity well beyond her age,” Chief Resident Bruce Paterson stated that the meeting, Mr. Paterson raised his con- time and the same location as Zager said. the 500 block of North Chestnut Street vehicle returned, the victim reported because of the decline of industry every- cern that a gazebo may be demolished Wednesday’s reported incident. Pintado was charged with attempted reported being the victim of identity the vehicle stolen. where, Garwood may still have the most during the construction of the borough’s Chief Zager praised the efforts of the luring of a child. Bail was set at $100,000 theft, through which someone opened Friday, January 8, Miguel Cirne, industry in Union County, as there are new athletic complex at Memorial Park. investigations division for expeditiously by Superior Court Judge Joseph Donohue. multiple credit card accounts. 24, of Union was arrested and charged still a few factories operating. Mr. Paterson expressed his desire to pre- identifying the suspect, from what the Pintado, who was released in April 2009 Thursday, January 7, a Linden resi- with driving while intoxicated (DWI) Mayor Dennis McCarthy suggested that serve the gazebo because it is a “heritage chief described as an “excellent” descrip- from New Jersey State Prison after serv- dent reported the theft of $27 cash and driving with a suspended license the members of the governing body “mull structure.” However, Councilman Sluka tion of the suspect, and the suspect’s ing five years for kidnapping, eluding and from his wallet, which had been left after a motor vehicle stop on Route 22. it over.” responded that the gazebo would have to vehicle provided by the 9-year-old, as false public alarm, was transported to the unattended at the north side Westfield According to police, Cirne was seen In other business, the council approved be removed because of field size regula- well as “outstanding detective work” by Union County jail. tions. train station. The wallet was recov- driving erratically and after being the appointment of Rosalba Comas as the the department’s investigations division. Chief Zager said he would be recom- ered, with the cash missing. stopped, the officer smelled the strong Alternate Prosecutor for 2010, and autho- “Our juvenile bureau worked closely mending department commendations to rized Selective Insurance Company to with the office of the superintendent of Det. Sgt. Michael Mathis, Det. Joseph Thursday, January 7, burglaries were odor of alcohol. He was given mul- defend them in a lawsuit. H1N1 Clinic Held in schools to insure that accurate informa- Williams, Det. Mark Stallone, Det. Patrick reported at two residences on Sandy tiple sobriety tests at the scene, which According to borough attorney Robert tion was disseminated to the parents of all Moran, Det. Michael Delia and Det. Wil- Hill Road. In the first incident, three he failed, and was transported to po- Renaud, the borough is one of approxi- Garwood This Sunday school children. In addition, police offic- liam Ives, whose efforts led to the arrest gold chains, valued at $200 each, and lice headquarters, authorities said. GARWOOD – The Westfield Regional ers from the patrol division were assigned of what the chief termed “a violent preda- a digital camera valued at $200 were Friday, January 8, Leroy N. Wall, Health Department will hold an H1N1 to every school in the township to insure tor and menace to the community.” removed from the home. The second 43, of Newark was picked up at the (swine flu) clinic on Sunday, January 17, incident involved the theft of $80 in Essex County jail for contempt of Cranford from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lincoln Elemen- Mountainside Bd. of Education cash from a nightstand. court. He was transported to police tary School, located at 400 2nd Avenue in Thursday, January 7, an attempted headquarters, where he was processed. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Garwood. The vaccines to be distributed are the Hears Security-Drill Plan burglary was reported at a residence Saturday, January 9, James A. The meeting kicked off with the on Moss Avenue. The residence is Sabino, 43, of North Plainfield was pledge to the flag led by seven mem- Inactivated Vaccine (“swine flu shot”) By MAGGIE DIGGORY Students were sent home with a notice and Live Attenuated Vaccine (nasal Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times on Friday regarding security drills. located in close proximity to two bur- arrested and charged with DWI after a bers of Cub Scout Pack 103, Den 10. glaries that were reported on the next motor vehicle stop on Route 22. Ac- Afterwards, Mayor Mark Smith read spray). MOUNTAINSIDE – Chief School With a dozen parents and students H1N1 vaccinations will be available at Administrator Jeanette Baubles discussed present, Ms. Baubles, Deerfield School street – Sandy Hill Road. cording to police, Sabino was stopped a proclamation designating Monday, these clinics for all individuals who are with the board of education (BOE) how Principal Robert Philips and staff mem- Friday, January 8, Lenard Robinson, for careless driving, at which time the January 18, as Martin Luther King Jr. interested in receiving them, regardless the district intends to comply with re- bers from the social studies and writing 39, of East Orange was arrested at officer smelled the odor of alcohol. He Day in Cranford. of medical history, age or town residency. cently passed state legislation requiring departments recognized student achieve- Westfield police headquarters on war- failed multiple sobriety tests and was The committee’s next regular meet- For more information about this clinic, school districts to hold security drills in ment in geography and creative writing. rants from Westfield, for $96; East arrested and transported to police head- ing is set for Tuesday, January 26. call (908) 789-4070. addition to its twice-monthly fire drills. Student Bruno Avritzer won the Orange, for $137, and Newark, for quarters, authorities said. In early December 2009, the New Jer- district’s Geography Bee. Mr. Philips and sey Legislature passed the Girgenti-Ruiz Ms. Baubles presented Bruno with a cer- $350. He was released after posting Saturday, January 9, a resident came bill (A-3002). The measure requires schools tificate and a medal. bail for the Westfield amount and be- into police headquarters to report that to practice for a non-fire evacuation, The second student recognition was ing released on his own recognizance someone had made $695 worth of lockdown or active shooter situation. for creative writing. Deerfield School fifth by East Orange and Newark. fraudulent charges to her credit card at Current legislation permits teachers and graders recently completed a poetry pro- Friday, January 8, Michael Ruzek, an online jeweler. According to po- administrators to lock doors and exits gram in conjunction with the New Jersey 19, of Scotch Plains was arrested after lice, the victim notified the credit card during a simulated emergency, according Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and responding to Westfield police head- company and the account was closed. to a report on politckernj.com. funded by the Watts Foundation. Three quarters to satisfy an active Westfield The incident is under investigation. Ms. Baubles stated, “Although A-3002 fifth-graders each read one of their poems traffic warrant in the amount of $99. is not anticipated to take effect until the and presented a copy of the classes’ an- He was processed and released after 2010-2011 school year, we will be in- thology, “Color My World,” to the board. CO Leak Sends Three creasing the frequency of our security “Thank you for bringing out your very, posting bail. drills between January and June 2010, in very best,” Ms. Baubles concluded. Saturday, January 9, Nicholas Women to Hospital order to prepare students and staff mem- The board unanimously approved 12 Melchiorre, 33, of Cranford was ar- By PAUL J. PEYTON bers for the anticipated change in practice agenda items. Board President Mary Beth rested following a motor vehicle stop Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times for the school year. For the remainder of Schaumberg reminded board members to at East Broad and Elmer Streets on an this school year, we will continue to do have their “committee meetings in the outstanding Monmouth Junction traf- WESTFIELD — Westfield Fire two fire drills per month as well. A re- coming weeks.” fic warrant in the amount of $500 and Department (WFD) Emergency minder, the procedure for security drills The next Mountainside BOE meeting a North Wildwood warrant in the Medical Technicians (EMTs) treated are in the student handbook.” is Tuesday, January 26, at 7:30 p.m. amount of $185. Bail was posted, with three office employees who worked future court dates to be announced. at 123 Quimby Street for carbon mon- Westfield Garbage Hauler Allegedly Scotch Plains oxide poisoning January 6 after the Tuesday, January 5, Tymyum Webb, WFD found high levels of the chemi- Commits Dumping Violation 19, of Plainfield was arrested on an cal inside the building. outstanding warrant after a motor ve- Fire Chief Dan Kelly said the By MICHAEL J. POLLACK ents, Sweetwaters and Feast Catering, firefighters received a call at 10:40 Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times both of Elm Street, and tossing it in the hicle stop. He was transported to po- lice headquarters, where he was pro- a.m., at which time they found the WESTFIELD – Westfield police ar- container for 16 Prospect, which uses women, employees of a second-floor rested garbage hauler James Aiello, opera- another disposal service. The chief said cessed and released. tor of Preferred Maintenance & Carting when Mr. Aiello was brought into police Wednesday, January 6, Willie Jones, business, complaining of headaches Save even more than before with Allstate. Inc. in Westfield, last week, after video- headquarters he was sincere and “admit- 58, of Vadalia, Ga. was arrested on an and nausea. surveillance footage found him allegedly ted he did it.” outstanding warrant after a motor ve- “Their injuries did not appear to be taking garbage from two of his clients and Separately, last Tuesday, Mayor Andy life-threatening,” Chief Kelly said. Drivers who switched to Allstate saved an hicle stop. He was transported to po- dumping it in another hauler’s receptacle. Skibitsky and Westfield Town Council lice headquarters, where he was pro- He said they were taken to Overlook average of $353 a year. So when you’re Westfield Police Chief John Parizeau unanimously appointed Mr. Aiello as cessed and released. Hospital in Summit as a “purely pre- confirmed with The Scotch Plains- Westfield’s representative to the Union cautionary” measure. shopping for car insurance, call me first. You Fanwood Times that, last Tuesday, police County Solid Waste Advisory Board. Wednesday, January 6, a resident reported that she dropped off her hand- Chief Kelly said the carbon mon- could be surprised by how much you’ll save. arrested Mr. Aiello and charged him with When contacted on Monday, Mayor oxide was traced to construction two crimes – theft of services, a fourth- Skibitsky was aware of the arrest but said bag, valued at $1,600, at a Park Av- degree crime, and New Jersey Statutes it was a “bit premature” to take any action. enue store and when she went to pick workers who were cutting concrete NELSON C. ESPELAND, LUTCF Annotated (NJSA) Title 13 waste viola- “He’s been charged, not convicted,” it up, it was missing. floors in the basement with gas-pow- (908) 233 6300 tions. Mr. Aiello was to report to state the mayor said. “The [Solid Waste Advi- Wednesday, January 6, a resident of ered saws as part of soil-remediation Superior Court in Elizabeth yesterday, sory] board hasn’t met in some time, and Park View Drive reported that some- work for a previous oil leak from an Wednesday, after press deadline. it’s not urgent [that we change represen- one removed $600 from her bank ac- underground oil tank that had been A garbage business’s largest expense is tatives]. We’ll see what happens. It’s up count without her authorization. removed. the tipping fee levied upon a given quan- to the courts to decide.” Thursday, January 7, Bridgette Firefighters evacuated and venti- tity of waste received at a processing facil- Reached on the phone in error, Dan The Espeland Group Robinson, 45, of Newark was arrested lated the building. Chief Kelly said ity. At present, it costs $96 a ton to dump Aiello, his brother, said he was “shocked” the construction workers were in- SCOTCH PLAINS garbage at the Union County garbage in- to hear of the news. on an outstanding warrant after a mo- [email protected] cinerator in Rahway, and can run even a “He has an excellent company,” Dan tor vehicle stop. She was transported structed to change their method of small garbage business upwards of $18,000 Aiello said. “He’s been in town for years. to police headquarters, where she was removing the concrete floors. They each month, according to an area hauler. His character is excellent. It’s not like processed and released. subsequently switched to electric jackhammers. Annual savings based on information reported nationally by new Allstate auto customers for policies written in 2007. Chief Parizeau said, as possible moti- him to do something like that. I’m not just Thursday, January 7, Verna Dillard, Actual savings will vary. vation to avoid paying the fees, Mr. Aiello saying that because he’s my brother; he’s 59, of Roselle was arrested on an out- He said employees were allowed to Allstate New Jersey Property and Casualty Insurance Company: Bridgewater, NJ. © 2009 Allstate Insurance Company was taking garbage from two of his cli- a good guy.” standing warrant after a motor vehicle re-enter the building at 11:45 a.m. goleader online supplement We’ll Help Your Business The Westfield Leader www.goleader.com [email protected] (908) 232-4407

Get Back On Track Continue to the next page ==> Page 2 Thursday, January 14, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield Announces 2010 Freeholders Make 2010 Committee Appointments Committee Assignments WESTFIELD — Westfield Mayor neer Kris McAloon; Community De- ELIZABETH – The Union County Mirabella, Fire Services Advisory Andy Skibitsky and the Town Council velopment Revenue Sharing Com- Board of Chosen Freeholders have Board, Industrial Pollution Control made the following appointments at mittee, Larry McDermott and Town announced freeholder standing com- Authority, Union County Alliance, the January 5 reorganization meeting. Engineer Kris McAloon; Solid Waste mittees and other board assignments Union County College Board of Acting Mayor, Councilman Mark Advisory Board, Jim Aiello; Union for 2010. The list is as follows: School Estimates, Union County Ciarrocca; Alternate Acting Mayor, County Transportation Advisory Standing Freeholder Committees: League of Municipalities, Union Councilwoman JoAnn Neylan. Board, John Morgan (delegate) and Fiscal Affairs Committee, Freeholder County Vocational-Technical School Town Council Appointments: Town George Lanzano (alternate); Air Traf- Al Mirabella, chairman, Freeholders Board of Education, and Veterans’ Council Planning Board liaison, fic Advisory Board, Jerome Feder Angel Estrada, Rayland Van Blake, Affairs Committee. Councilman James Foerst; Board of and Rosemary Millet; Insurance Ad- and Nancy Ward; Homeland Security Freeholder Rick Proctor, Industrial Adjustment, William Heinbokel, Ken visory Board, Mike Csorba; Cham- Committee, Freeholder Rick Proctor, Pollution Control Authority, Mental Soriero, and Andrew Wasserman (al- ber of Commerce liaison, Council- chairman, Freeholders Angel Estrada, Health Advisory Board, Public Health ternate no. 2); Special Improvement woman JoAnn Neylan; Union County Al Mirabella and Nancy Ward; Open & Weapons of Mass Destruction Ad- District board, Lisa Marvin, Alan League of Municipalities, Mayor Space, Recreation and Historic Pres- visory Board, Solid Waste Advisory DeRose, Town Administrator James Andrew Skibitsky; Board of Educa- ervation Trust Fund, Vice-Chairman Board; Freeholder Rayland Van Blake, Gildea, Councilman Frank Arena tion liaison, Councilman Mark Lauren Barr for The Westfield Leader and The Times Deborah Scanlon, chairman, Freehold- Advisory Board on the Status of Mi- (council liaison), and Shawn Hanna; Ciarrocca; Second Senior Citizens GARWOOD COUNCIL...Mayor Dennis McCarthy administers the oath of office ers Mohamed Jalloh, Bette Jane norities, Green Brook Flood Control employee appointments, Town At- Housing Corporation liaison, Mayor to returning councilman Keith Sluka (D) on New Year’s Day while his wife Kowalski and Rayland Van Blake; Commission, Industrial Pollution Con- torney, Robert Cockren; Municipal Andrew Skibitsky, and Municipal Barbara and family look on. Policy & Administrative Code Com- trol Authority, LACADA Motion Pic- Prosecutor, Christine Nugent; Public Alliance/PANDA liaison, Council- mittee, Freeholder Angel Estrada, ture & TV Advisory Board; Freeholder Defender, Michael Panagos; Labor woman JoAnn Neylan. chairman, Freeholders Bette Jane Nancy Ward, Air Traffic Noise Advi- Attorney, Frederick Danser; official Council Committees are: Finance Fanwood Mayor, Council Kowalski, Rick Proctor and Deborah sory Board, Commission on the Status newspapers, The Westfield Leader and Policy, Mark Ciarrocca, chairman; Scanlon; Shared Services & Intergov- of Women, Middlesex County Utili- The Star-Ledger. David Haas, vice-chairman; JoAnn ernmental Relations Committee, Free- ties Authority, Senior Citizen & Dis- Board Appointments: Board of Neylan, and Sam Della Fera; Public Reveal 2010 Appointments holder Rayland Van Blake, chairman, abled Resident Transportation, Youth Health, Jubb Corbet, Ronan Gold, Safety, Transportation, and Parking, FANWOOD — Fanwood Mayor Operator, Joseph Pryor; Public Of- Freeholders Angel Estrada, Bette Jane Services Commission. Gavin Handwerker (alternate no. 2), JoAnn Neylan, chairwoman; Keith Colleen Mahr and the borough coun- ficer, Clinton Dicksen; Personnel Kowalski and Deborah Scanlon. Councilman Sam Della Fera (coun- Loughlin, vice-chairman; Mark cil made the following municipal Director, Eleanor McGovern; Mu- Freeholder assignments, Chairman Foreclosure Task Force cil liaison); Recreation Commission, Ciarrocca and Frank Arena; Public appointments at the government’s nicipal Alliance Representatives, Daniel Sullivan, Industrial Pollution Jim Marvin (appointed chairman for Works, Frank Arena, chairman; Vicki reorganization meeting on January Katherine Mitchell and Donald Control Authority, Labor Advisory Meets Today At UCC 2010), Jeff O’Connor, Loren Kimmins, vice-chairwoman; Keith 1. Domanoski; Municipal Housing Li- Board, North Jersey Transportation Weinstein, William Kelly, Stacy Loughlin and David Haas; Code Re- Environmental Commission, aison and RCA Administrator, Planning Authority, (delegate), Trans- ELIZABETH — The Union Ukrainskyj (alternate no. 1) and view and Town Property, James Foerst, Sandra Redder, April Lee, and Rabbi Eleanor McGovern. portation Advisory Board, Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Councilman Mark Ciarrocca (coun- chairman; Sam Della Fera, vice-chair- Joel Abramson (alternate no. 1); Fanwood’s Special Officer, Jack County College Board of School Es- have announced the Union County cil liaison); Historic Preservation man; Frank Arena, and Vicki Kimmins. Planning Board, John Celardo, Kevin Ross; Fanwood School Crossing timates, Union County Utilities Au- that the Foreclosure Taskforce will Commission, Anastasia Harrison, Boris, Maghsoud Dariani (alternate Guards, Edward Frame, Alan Krey, thority, Union County Vocational- assemble professionals who advise Joe Loftus, Eric Diddel (alternate Senate Confirms Walsh no. 2), Laura DeGennaro (alternate Consuelo Mruczinski, Joseph Technical School Board of Educa- and assist residents facing foreclo- no. 1), Kevin Neylan (alternate no. no. 4) and William Lee (mayor’s Fantini, Vincent Krey, and Marge tion; Vice-Chairman Deborah sure for a conference to discuss ways 2) and Councilwoman Vicki To Superior Court designee); Board of Health, Regina Pate; Substitutes, Julia Pohlman and Scanlon, Construction Board of Ap- to better assist those in need. Kimmins (council liaison); Board of WESTFIELD — Thomas Walsh of Brown; Historic Preservation Com- Lynn Sorf. peals, Industrial Pollution Control The practitioners’ conference will Architectural Review, Mary Stewart Westfield will be sworn in as a Superior mission, Adam Kois, John Celardo Fanwood Borough Council Stand- Authority, Parks & Recreation Advi- be held today, Thursday, January 14, and Thomas DiGiorgio; Tree Preser- Court judge on Friday, January 29 at and Margaret McIntyre; Recreation ing Committees; Administration And sory Board, Shade Tree Advisory at Union County College’s Elizabeth vation Commission, Tom Walsh and Union County Courthouse. The state Commission, John Quinones; David Finance Committee, Anthony Board, Union County College Board I. Kellogg Building located at 40 West Councilman David Haas (council Senate confirmed Mr. Walsh’s nomina- Valian, and Tracy Fletcher; Library Parenti, chairman, Russell Huegel of School Estimates, Union County Jersey Street in Elizabeth. liaison); Memorial Library Board of tion to the bench on Monday. Governor Board, Ann Minski and Sheldon and Joan Wheeler; Public Safety Economic Task Force, and Union Freeholder Chairman Daniel Trustees, Eric Leuthold, Tom Jon Corzine submitted his name for Ross. Committee, Katherine Mitchell, County Vo-Tech Board of Education. Sullivan will welcome representatives Delaney, and Councilman Keith appointment in December. Borough Officials for 2010 are: chairman, Russell Huegel and Joan Freeholder Angel Estrada, Advi- from municipal, county and state gov- Loughlin (council liaison); Local State Sen. Tom Kean (LD-21, Administrator, Eleanor McGovern; Wheeler; Public Works Committee, sory Board of the Disabled, Commu- ernment, community and advocacy Assistance Board, Terry Tainow; Westfield) introduced Mr. Walsh when Deputy Borough Clerk, Rayna Har- Russell Huegel, chairman, Robert nity Development Block Grant Com- groups, legal agencies, financial in- Communications Advisory Board, he appeared before the senate judiciary ris; Chief Financial Officer, Manduca and Anthony Parenti; Land mittee, Meadowlinks, New Jersey stitutions, faith-based organizations George Lanzano, Joe McHugh, and committee for an interview on January Frederick Tomkins; Purchasing Use And Historic Preservation, Joan Association of Counties (Delegate), and housing counseling agencies to Councilwoman Vicki Kimmins 7. Sen. Kean recommended Mr. Walsh Agent, Pat Hoynes; Borough Attor- Wheeler, chairman, Robert Manduca North Jersey Transportation Planning the conference where they will ad- (council liaison); Westfield Housing to his colleagues, describing him as an ney, Dennis Estis; Borough Pros- and Mike Szuch; Recreation And Authority (Alternate); Freeholder dress this growing problem. Commission, Larry McDermott, Jo- “excellent trial attorney.” Mr. Walsh has ecutor, Daniel Antonelli; Public De- Community Services, Mike Szuch, Mohamed Jalloh, Advisory Council Featured speakers are United States seph Farella, Katherine Clifford, and more than 20 years of legal experience. fender, Michelle Jaker; Court Ad- chairman, Katherine Mitchell and on Aging, Morse Creek Flood Con- Senator Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) ; Ronald Bansky. He started his career as an assistant ministrator, Joy Veeck; Deputy Court Anthony Parenti; Health and Senior trol Authority, Runnells Specialized Diane Johnson, field officer, U.S. Mayor Skibitsky made the follow- prosecutor in Union County. Fifteen Administrator, Donna Zucker, Noise Services, Robert Manduca, chair- Hospital’s Board of Managers, Union Department of Housing and Urban ing appointments: Planning Board, years ago he left the prosecutor’s office Control Officer, Tanya Moon; Pub- man, Katherine Mitchell and Mike County Planning Board; Freeholder Development (HUD); Terry McEwen, Vince Wilt, John Bennett, Lauren Falk for private practice. He is now a partner lic Agent, Eleanor McGovern; Offi- Szuch. Bette Jane Kowalski, Cultural & Heri- director of the New Jersey Depart- (alternate no. 2), Mark LoGrippo in the Cranford law firm of Triarsi, cial Assessment Searcher, Eleanor tage Advisory Board, Human Ser- ment of Banking and Insurance, and (mayor’s designee), and Town Engi- Betancourt, Walsh and Wukovits. McGovern; Official Tax Searcher, New Leadership Begins vices Advisory Board, New Jersey Kathe Newman of the Edward J. Colleen Huehn; Police Chief Association of Counties (alternate), Bloustein School of Planning and (through January 31), Donald At Statehouse in Trenton Raritan Valley Rail Coalition, Rutgers Public Policy at Rutgers. Domanoski; Fire Chief, Doug TRENTON -- Stephen Sweeney Cooperative Extension, Workforce In- Three professional panels will dis- Helping Accident Clausen; Senior Citizens Coordina- (D-Salem) has taken over as the sen- vestment Board; Freeholder Al cuss issues that affect families, com- tor, Paulette Drogan; Director of Pub- ate president and Sheila Olver (D- munities and the financial challenges Victims Everyday lic Works and Recycling Coordina- Essex) has taken the reigns as assem- Lance Wants Health bought on by the housing crisis. The tor, Clinton Dicksen. bly speaker in Trenton. In addition, Bill on Internet taskforce has conducted a door-to-door Officer in Charge-Bureau of Fire Asm. Joseph Cryan (D-Union) is the outreach campaign to alert both Prevention/Deputy Chief, Thomas new assembly majority leader and WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. homeowners and tenants of their rights Scalera; Fire Official, Thomas Asm. Jon Bramnick (R, Westfield) is Leonard Lance (R- 7th) has called on and has also developed the foreclosure Scalera; C-2 Collections Systems now GOP conference leader. congressional leaders to pledge pub- resource directory, which includes con- licly to post the final health care re- tact information for anyone facing fore- form bill on the Internet for two weeks closure. A special Hope Hotline has Choose prior to any votes in Congress. been set up at 1-888-995-HOPE (4673).

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 14, 2010 Page 3 Garwood Announces Peyton's Citizens’ Campaign Unveils Municipal Appointments Peek at the Week Gov. Cost-Cutting Proposals GARWOOD — Garwood Mayor Napolitano, Mr. Linken, and Coun- In Politics METUCHEN — The Citizens’ model proposals are briefly summa- Dennis McCarthy and the borough cilman Anthony Sytko; Buildings and By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times Campaign has unveiled a menu of 10 rized below: council made the following appoint- Grounds, chairman, Mr. Sytko, Coun- model local government cost-cutting Becoming part of or forming a re- ments during the borough’s January cilman Timothy Hak, and Mr. Same-Sex-Marriage Bill Autopsy Shows Consultant proposals designed to help put the gional dispatching service thereby 1 reorganization meeting. Petruzzelli; Laws and License, chair- Defeated, 20-14, In Senate Died From Drug Overdose brakes on rising property taxes now saving funds in the area of dispatcher Robert Renaud, borough attorney; man, Mr. Sytko, Mr. Linken, and Mr. The Freedom of Religion and An autopsy of the body of Hudson under even greater pressure due to the services. Or, if a municipality still Steven Rogut, bonding attorney; Rob- Sluka; Recreation, Mr. Petruzzelli, Equality in Civil Marriage Act, S- County political consultant Jack state’s growing budget crisis. uses police officers as dispatchers ert Cagnassola, borough auditor; Mr. Sluka and Mr. Napolitano; liai- 1967, better known as the same-sex Shaw, found dead days after being Among the proposals are joining and there is strong resistance to using Sandra Burns, treasurer; Steven sons, Committee on Aging, Mr. marriage bill, was defeated by a tally arrested in last summer’s sweeping or forming a regional emergency dis- regional dispatching, move to using Merman, municipal prosecutor; Scott Petruzzelli; Borough Library, Mr. Hak of 20-14 in the state senate on Janu- bribery sting, died of a prescription patch service, eliminating benefits civilians as dispatchers. Montgom- Marinelli, public defender; Martha (mayor’s representative); school ary 7. Locally, Senator Tom Kean, Jr. drug overdose, according to a Star- for part-time elected officials and pro- ery Township is saving between Marino, court administrator; Angela board liaison, Mr. Sluka, and Trans- (LD-21, Westfield) voted against the Ledger report on the results of the fessionals, sharing computer admin- $600,000 and $750,000 annually from Gattozzi, deputy court administrator; portation on Advisory Council repre- measure while Senators Ray Lesniak autopsy. istration between a municipality and the full regionalization of their four Frederick Corbitt, recycling coordi- sentative, Mr. Hak. (LD-20, Union) and Nicholas Scutari State Panel to Vote on school board and the performance of dispatcher services: Eliminating benefits for part-time nator; Wayne Frew, fire chief; Michael Other appointments include: school (LD-22 Linden) voted in favor of the $44 Million to Cities energy audits for government build- Tharaldsen, assistant fire chief; crossing guards (one-year terms), legislation. Garden State Equality, a ings and vehicles. elected officials and professionals. In Leonard Spina, superintendent of fire Diane Cerillo, Teresa Cuccaro, Linda proponent of the measure, has vowed A state legislative committee has The proposals include a Salary health insurance costs, this would be apparatus. All of the above are one- Knierim, Janet Korinchak, Matilda to go to court to legalize same-sex authorized $44 million to a fund for Sunshine Online model law by which a savings of between $12,000 and year terms. Froat, Rosemary Snow, Kyren Reed, marriages in the state. distressed cities on top of $117.4 mil- municipalities would place on their $20,000 per person depending mainly lion previously budgeted, the Star Planning board, Councilman Louis Walter Wise, Margaret Staba, and Medical Marijuana Bill website the top five salaries in each on whether the benefits were indi- Petruzzelli, Sandro Villaraut, Robert Doug Knierim, and alternates, Rob- Ledger has reported. Gov.-elect Chris department, the overtime costs and vidual or family. (If co-pays are re- Passed by NJ Assembly Christie warned cities last week they Montaign, Kathleen Villaggio (one-year ert Froat, Laura Rigano, Lauren The state Assembly passed the New all labor contracts. quired those numbers would be some- terms) and Robert Schor (two-year term). Montagne, Diane Petraccora, Katie would have to do without this money According to Campaign leaders, what reduced.) Jersey Compassionate Use Medical next year. The state’s Local Finance Borough Council standing com- Knierim, and Nery Gonzalez; Joan Marijuana Act on Monday by a tally responsible government waste reduc- Sharing of computer administra- mittees: Police, Public Health and VanNatta and Heather Legg, board of Board was scheduled to vote January tion is the next big challenge facing tion (network administrator) between of 48-14. The legislation, sponsored 13 on aid to five cities: $27 million for Safety, Councilmen Jonathan Linken, health (three-year terms); Christine by Senator Nick Scutari (LD-22, Lin- New Jersey. They point out that two- the municipality and the school board chairman; Stephen Napolitano and DiGiacomo, Garwood Free Public Paterson, $2.5 million for Bridgeton, thirds of New Jersey taxpayer dollars — share the cost of the contract. This den), was previously passed by the $11 million for Union City, $67 mil- Keith Sluka; Streets, Roads and Ecol- Library trustee (five-year term); Jack senate last February by a vote of 22- are spent at the local level. The up- could generate savings in the $60,000 ogy, Mr. Sluka, chairman, Mr. Sullivan, recreation committee (five- lion for Camden and $14 million for coming $9 billion state budget deficit to $70,000 range depending on the 16. The legislation now heads to Gov- Jersey City. Petruzzelli and Mr. Linken; Fire, Mr. year term); Michelle Abbaticola, ernor Jon Corzine for consideration. will also mean that state funds for size of the municipality. Formation Petruzzelli, Mr. Sluka, and Mr. Anne Leonard, Thomas Englese, Tom Head of Essex Bd. of Elections municipalities and school districts of an on-going committee to explore If signed New Jersey would become Indicted in Scheme Napolitano; and Finance, Mr. Evelina, Chris Taylor, and Betty Galdi the 14th state to legalize the use of will drop drastically, raising the spec- potential cost-savings by implement- (one-year term); Sue Baron, Theresa marijuana for patients. The state Attorney General’s Office ter of skyrocketing property taxes ing other shared service arrangements Ex-Pastor Arrested for Janasee, Debbie McCarthy, Sam has indicted the Essex County Superin- and shrinking services, according to between the municipality and the Defrauding Immigrants Rocco, and Peggy Staba, Garwood Three Corzine Cabinet tendent of Elections Carmine Casciano, The Citizens’ Campaign. school board. Municipal Alliance (one-year term). Members Get Pink Slips 63, of West Caldwell, on charges that The Citizens’ Campaign’s Jersey Also recommended was: ELIZABETH – A former pastor Gov.-elect Chris Christie has for the Salvation Army in Plainfield Emergency Management Council, he gave unauthorized paid days off to Call to Service will recruit citizens to Sunshining On-Line to include bud- Len DiStefano, deputy coordinator; given three members of outgoing county employees working on political present the model cost-cutting pro- get summaries, the top 10 percent or was arrested Tuesday after a Grand Governor Jon Corzine’s cabinet Jury indicted the man on 14 counts of William Legg, police chief; Wayne campaigns and then told them to de- posal of their choice to their home- salaries or top five salaries for each Frew, fire chief; Frederick Corbitt, notice that will be dismissed, ac- stroy or alter their logs, The Star-Led- town governing bodies. The Citizens’ department, whichever is greater, theft by deception. cording to the Star Ledger. In a Pastor Enoc Tito Sotelo, 50, of public works superintendent; Dr. E. ger reported. Campaign used a similar strategy of overtime per department and all labor Calcara; John Drone, first aid; Donald hand-delivered letter, Mr. Christie’s Casciano faces a maximum sentence residents winning the adoption of lo- contracts; merging zoningand plan- Kinston, N.C. is accused of promising chief of staff Richard Bagger in- immigrants that he would help them Guarriello, engineer; Emmett Gar- of 10 years in state prison, a criminal cal pay-to-play reform laws to gener- ning board for towns with less than ner, public information officer; Tho- formed Children and Families Com- fine of up to $150,000 and a lifetime ate the momentum that resulted in 15,000 residents as permitted by the obtain green cards through a “Florida missioner Kimberly Ricketts, attorney.” He collected thousands of mas Spera, shelter coordinator and ban on any future public employment. New Jersey adopting the strongest Municipal Land Use Law and con- radiological officer; Paul Josewitch, Health and Senior Services Com- state-level pay-to-play government densing redevelopment authority dollars from them purportedly to pay missioner Heather Howard and Pub- Tuition for Illegal Immigrants for travel to and from Florida and technical advisor; Joseph Ragonse, contracting reforms in the country. functions in the governing body and business representative; representa- lic Advocate Ronald Chen that they Pulled Before Senate Vote “New Jersey faces an immediate planning board; contracting with obtain the documents, said Union would be off the state payroll as of Legislation to allow illegal immi- County Prosecutor Ted Romankow. tives from service organizations, budget crisis at all levels of govern- county road departments for munici- Knights of Columbus, Michael January 19, inauguration day. grants to pay in-state tuition at New ment and a long-term budget prob- pal road repairs, saving significant None of the victims, however, re- Jersey colleges was pulled by senate ceived their green cards, authorities O’Donnell; VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Lesniak Robber Gets lem that we cannot simply wish away. costs associated with bidding and Catherine Madara; Fire Department Four Years In Prison leaders on Monday thus killing the It is time for New Jersey citizens to private contractor oversight; contract- said, because none of them were ac- legislation for now. Senator Ronald tually qualified for National Interest Ladies Auxiliary, Lucille Bonfanti; Antoine Neal, 41, one of the two step up to the plate and constructively ing out vehicle maintenance; reduc- Health, Eileen Kufta; Law, William men who robbed state Senator Rice (D-Essex), the bill’s sponsor, advance the cost efficiencies needed ing the number of weekly trash pickup Waivers. Sotelo, who told each of the said the legislation was five votes short victims that he was working with an Legg; First Aid, John Drone; histori- Raymond Lesniak (LD-20, Eliza- to stop property taxes from skyrock- days after the summer months (Me- cal committee (one-year term), Ann beth) in his Elizabeth home last year, of what was needed to pass, according eting and to ensure that essential ser- morial Day-Labor Day); forming attorney named Oscar Ruiz, collected to the Philadelphia Inquirer. $4,000 from each of the victims. An Guerriero, Linda Koenig, Patricia has been sentenced to four years in vices can still be delivered,” Citizens’ mayor’s task forces on municipal ser- investigation revealed that Sotelo told Koenig, Anne Leonard and Mary state prison. Co-defendant, Brian Lawmakers Pull Waiting Period Campaign Chairman Harry Pozycki vice efficiencies and community ser- the victims that $500 from each pay- Wanca. Kinney, 27, was able to avoid jail For Casino Industry Jobs said. “The goal of the effort is not vice supports. ment would go to the Salvation Army, Union County Community Rev- time because he had a lesser record, Trenton lawmakers on on Monday only to win adoption of these critical This new government cost-cutting something disputed by the organiza- enue Sharing Committee, Mayor according to The Star-Ledger. removed a two-year waiting period cost-saving measures, but to build a effort is part of the Citizens’ tion, Mr. Romankow said. Dennis McCarthy and Kathleen Neal and Kinney admitted to enter- for state officials seeking jobs in culture of savings where citizens and Campaign’s “Jersey Call to Service The investigation also revealed that Villaggio (one-year term), Mr. Linken ing Mr. Lesniak’s home near Kean the state’s casino industry. Officials elected officials focus on construc- Campaign,” a public service initia- Ruiz was never an attorney and had (alternate), and Union County Solid University by smashing a basement can now immediately obtain a range tive ways to address the property tax tive to inspire 5,000 citizens to par- been under a cease and desist order Waste Advisory Council, Borough window. They stole $600, some eu- of jobs including planning, account- crisis and put frugality front and cen- ticipate in the leadership of their com- from the Florida Bar Association since Clerk Christina Ariemma (one-year ros, a cell phone, keys and bottles of ing and lobbying in the casino in- ter.” munities and reverse the tide of gov- 1999 barring him from performing term). wine. dustry. Model Cost-Cutting Proposals The ernment waste and corruption. any immigration related work for anyone, authorities said. The alleged fraud was uncovered when a number of victims complained to local His- The loan you want, panic community activists, who re- ported the fraud to police. A Grand Jury indicted Sotelo last the service you deserve. month and he surrendered to authori- ties in Elizabeth. He posted $2,000 cash, 10 percent of his $20,000 bail, and was released. He also forfeited NEIL SULLIVAN his Passport. 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Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association The others are made up. Are you sharp Save A Life By Joining the enough to discern this deception of dic- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 Local Volunteer Rescue Squad guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 Perhaps it’s a sign of the times or individually. As if saving lives wasn’t vidual. If you get three – word expert. If another sign of the bad economy, but enough, volunteering with the squad you get all four – you must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at fewer people seem to have the free time to brings many other rewards. free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 volunteer for their towns’ emergency “There is great camaraderie amongst All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. squads. Many municipalities, including our members. We gain not only life sav- come from the board game Diction Fanwood, Scotch Plains and Westfield ing skills through our training, but also Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman are in dire need of volunteers to staff their friends and a wonderful support team in Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER emergency squads. our personal lives,” Mr. Urso said. “Our 1. Erinaceous – Resembling a hedge- Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo “We’re in desperate need of members,” members come from all walks of life. We hog COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION said Joe Urso, a volunteer (Emergency have members who are school teachers, 2. Acicular – Slender and pointed, like Michael Pollack Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly Medical Technician) EMT with the lawyers, paramedics, stay-at-home par- a needle EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad. ents, and retired individuals to name but 3. Icerya – A scale insect that infests According to Dan Sullivan, Scotch a few,” Mr. Urso said. He added, accord- the orange plant Plains Rescue Squad EMT, vacancies ing to Mr. Sullivan, “We also have a cadet 4. Ozostomia – Bad breath SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe tend to run in cycles and right now the program for 16 to 18 year olds — which One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 squad especially needs individuals who they then become regular members after MELLIFEROUS can volunteer on the daytime and week- the program.” 1. Producing honey ends. He is also anticipating the annual The area rescues squads are suggesting 2. Flowing sweetly and smoothly, as in decrease in volunteers during the winter that individuals add joining their local song The Volunteer Rescue Squad Is an months when some EMTs go back to squads to their New Year’s resolutions 3. Producing a yellow, strongly-stain- school until May. for 2010. ing substance Volunteers must go through 110 hours To get in touch with your local squad, 4. Entrancing; mesmerizing of EMT training, which the squad will please contact the following numbers or CROTALIDAE Essential Service to Our Society pay for. There are a number of courses in websites. 1. A hard, brittle biscuit the area that new members can take. Be- Fanwood Rescue Squad – 2. An electric eel As written six years ago, May 13, 2004: “One of the who were injured at ground zero to New York hospitals. fore an individual begins the EMT train- fanwoodrescue.com or call (908) 322- 3. The pit vipers ing course they will be certified in CPR 9000 and leave a message. 4. Relating to or like a sea slug or shell- most rewarding ways we can contribute to our com- The Fanwood Rescue Squad was not called to New through their local squad and allowed to Scotch Plains Rescue Squad – less snail munities is by supporting our volunteer rescue squads, York, but participated in decontamination procedures begin to ride with the squad, Mr. Sullivan scotchplainsrescuesquad.com or call TANIWHA either by sending a contribution or volunteering. The for commuters at the Summit train station with pharma- said. Volunteers must be 16 years of age (908) 322-2103 and leave a message. 1. A guardian spirit Westfield squad, now in its 53rd (59th, 2010) year, ceutical firms Novartis and Schering-Plough. The squad or older in Scotch Plains and at least 17 Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad – 2. A dragonlike beast in Maori legend averages 2,400 calls annually. Squad personnel make years old in Fanwood and Westfield. westfieldrescuesquad.org or call (908) 3. A nocturnal Australian marsupial. provided an ambulance and crew at the triage center at Members usually take one shift per 233-2500 and leave a message. Kangaroo rat life-saving transports from Westfield to several area Exchange Place in Jersey City on September 13.” week and each squad has its own shift Squad Members 4. A penguin hospitals, including Overlook, Muhlenberg, Rahway, Our local volunteer rescue squads have highly skilled policy, which can be directed to them Westfield, Fanwood, Scotch Plains THREAP Union, St. Barnabas, University, JFK, Morristown staff, superbly dedicated — and not a single person gets 1. To make or look smart; to dress up and Trinitas. They logged about 25,000 volunteer paid. But, we’re a little concerned. Contributions to 2. A burrowing rodent that looks like a mole rat hours. keep them in operation are way off target this year. The 3. To confuse or stun with noise The Scotch Plains Rescue Squad is in its 67th year rescue squad is an essential service to our society, and Letters to the Editor 4. To insist or quarrel (73rd, 2010). Organized on March 9, 1937, and incor- we urge all of you to correct this situation. Put the See More Letters Page 5 porated on April 5, 1939, the squad is the oldest rescue squad on the top of your list. About Ralph Jones on Game Show volunteer emergency medical service organization in If you’re making your will, consider including the Letters to Union County. squad. In 1960s with Lucille Ball the Editor The Fanwood Rescue Squad is celebrating 56 years 2010 comments: See the contact information for the To Horace Corbin, Publisher, The who is Ralph H. Jones, born in Plainfield, (62nd, 2010) in operation, having been founded in rescue squads in the story on this page. Westfield Leader: I enjoyed your letter to and not contestant Ralph E. Jones, born in Re: Teachers’ Contract; 1948. It’s now another decade and some things have me in last week’s issue of The Westfield Detroit. That doesn’t mean that your ar- Mountainside has commercial operations provided changed, such as Muhlenberg Hospital is closed, squad Leader about Ralph Jones of the Westfield ticle shouldn’t be filed in our archives, as It’s Time to Vote on by Atlantic during weekday business hours. On nights volunteerism is down, people are working harder to Historical Society being on Allen Ralph E. Jones was from Westfield at the Ludden’s Password game show back in time and it’s still a great story. Happy SP Property Taxes and weekends, volunteers provide the service. Four maintain their income, governments are scratching for the 1960’s or ’70’s with Lucille Ball as New Year. Two thirds of our property taxes are hundred and eighty-nine calls were answered in every source of revenue while trying to reduce costs, his partner. from the school district, and about 75 Bob Miller percent of the school’s budget is salaries Mountainside last year (2003). and property tax burdens have jumped. However, the Unfortunately, it was not the Ralph Westfield Your volunteer squads do countless good for the importance of emergency medical response for those in Jones of the Westfield Historical Society and benefits. The SPFEA (teachers’ union) contract is nearly finalized, meaning about communities. Sometimes, there’s a call above and need in our communities has not changed. 50 percent of your property taxes is about beyond normal duty. One might recall an article in our There are some politically sensitive issues involved. Route 22 Crossing at Lawrence Ave. to be voted upon by the board of educa- newspaper on September 20, 2001, entitled “Rescue We believe all paid fire departments in the state should tion. And the typical contract is for three Squads, Fire Departments Assisted During Trade Cen- do as the Westfield Fire Department does — where the years. Is Hazard Requiring Fixing Over the last decade, the average an- ter Disaster.” It read: “As soon as the World Trade firefighters are trained EMTs and answer medical calls nual salary increase for teachers has been Center was hit by hijacked jets coming out of Boston on that overflow from the limited capacity of the rescue I am a Westfield resident who com- enue jug-handle onto Route 22 West. I mutes to New York City on the NJ Transit recall hearing of other similar incidents about 4.4 percent. Now is the time to tell September 11, the Union County Mutual Aid system squads. This is not the case in some fire departments, 114x bus route. The bus stop into New over the years. the board of education (BOE) – the offi- activated the Westfield, Scotch Plains and Fanwood such as in Plainfield – and because of this, extra burden York is located on the corner of Lawrence We commuters can only cross Route cials you elect – what you think. If you volunteer rescue squads and the Westfield Fire Depart- is placed on surrounding rescue squads such as from Avenue and Route 22 (Eastbound) lo- 22 when the traffic light turns green. The think teachers are being underpaid – let cated in the Borough of Mountainside. vehicles waiting in the jug-handle can the BOE know. If you think staff needs to ment to assist in various places throughout the metro- Watchung and Fanwood to support Plainfield. We pay more into their health insurance – let politan area. The Westfield squad assisted on Tuesday believe the Plainfield Fire Department, which is paid, On return trips from New York City, the also only cross over and head eastbound bus drops passengers off on Route 22 when the light turns green. As such, driv- the BOE know. If you think a 4.4 percent by sending two ambulances and 15 Emergency Medi- should get their act together. The Plainfield Rescue (Westbound) at the corner of the Lawrence ers and passengers both wait for the same increase is too much in these times – let cal Technicians (EMTs) to Liberty State Park, where Squad was disbanded a few years ago when the state Avenue jug-handle also located in the green light to cross over Route 22 at the the BOE know. Borough of Mountainside. Numerous resi- same [time]. However, it is the commut- The BOE has had hardly any contact patients were being triaged and transported to local pulled their charter for malfeasance. from the public on this subject and are hospitals. The ambulances and crews were later sent to And there are little things that can be done that can dents of Westfield, Mountainside and ers who risk their lives each dark night to other adjoining towns commute on this cross Route 22 to get to their cars, homes likely thinking we don’t really care. If triage centers at Ellis Island and Exchange Place in result in big improvements. We don’t know them all, bus route each day. and families. you care, tell them now. For most of the Jersey City. but the insiders do. On January 6, at 8 pm, I witnessed, no It is imperative that the Borough of last contracts, the agreement has been “We were still able to handle four calls in town,” said One thing we hear is, since the Westfield Fire Depart- more than 10 feet in front of me, a Cadillac Mountainside, Town of Westfield and made with the factfinder on the final fact Escalade strike a fellow commuter as we Union County work together with the finding meeting. That meeting is January Westfield Rescue Squad Captain Michelle Urso. “Even ment is now answering so many medical calls that 25. If you want to voice your opinion (and though we only had one ambulance in town, we still had overflow from the under-manned volunteer rescue walked across four lanes of Route 22 to New Jersey Department of Transporta- get to Lawrence Avenue. Luckily, and tion and New Jersey Transit to take im- the board is moved by public input), you members at the building and no patients were kept squad, one of the ambulances should be permanently amazingly, even after being tossed 20 mediate action to install precautions, such need to either send an e-mail directly to waiting.” Throughout the week, more than two-thirds assigned at Firehouse Number 1 to reduce the response yards to the curb, the man who was struck as a lighted crosswalk, a delayed green the board members or call them. survived with no head injuries or broken light or a pedestrian walkway, at the The BOE e-mail and phone can be of the members of the Westfield Rescue Squad volun- time. As it now stands, the firemen must first go to the found at spfk12.org/sp- teered more than 600 hours of their time. Crews were rescue squad on Watterson Street to pick up an ambu- bones. Thankfully, he is now resting easy Lawrence Avenue jug-handle to help en- and recuperating with his wife and fam- sure the safety of the residents who com- f_board_members.htm. Now is the time stationed at Chelsea Piers in Lower Manhattan, Ex- lance, causing potentially serious delay while increas- ily. mute to and from New York City. to cast your “vote” on your property taxes. change Place in Jersey City, and several locations in ing costs out of the necessity to drive a large fire truck This is the second incident in recent Matthew Sherman Craig Nowlin and around “ground zero”. On September 13, the there to get the ambulance. months in which a commuter was struck Westfield Scotch Plains Westfield squad transported a patient injured in the Community and county officials, 9-1-1 police dis- by a vehicle leaving the Lawrence Av- collapse from a New York City hospital to their Westfield patchers, fire departments and rescue squads should be The State Should Get home. meeting, and everything should be put on the table, to Behind Closed Doors, Healthcare Bill Out of Gambling Bus. The Scotch Plains Rescue Squad treated patients at optimize the use of resources and streamline proce- This is an open letter to Chris Christie, the Hoboken Ferry triage center on Tuesday. During dures. If revisions are needed, then make them. Leaves Retirees Behind New Jersey governor-elect: the week, they were stationed at Chelsea Piers and the To enhance support, the public should be kept in- On Christmas Eve, the U.S. Senate slid visions of the original House bill (H.R. In NJ Voices: Opinions from New Jer- West Side Highway in New York City. The day after the formed of these meetings – the challenges, priorities through its own version of the healthcare 3962), which includes key protections sey, July 12, 2009, Kelly Heyboer wrote: reform bill. The bill fails to protect the contained within another vital bill — The “The New Jersey Sports and Exposi- disaster, the township’s squad transported two firemen and solutions. earned post-retirement health care ben- Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Pro- tion Authority is at a crossroads – let’s efits of tens of millions of American retir- tection Act (H.R. 1322). call it the intersection of continuing drain ees like me. H.R. 1322 prohibits employers from on taxpayer lane and pull the plug place. Unjustly, this legislation goes a step making post-retirement cuts or eliminat- But it’s time we see the road ahead for further in the wrong direction by actually ing the earned health benefits of people what it really is: a dead end. financially penalizing corporations that after they retired. In the amended Senate “New Jersey Sports and Exposition do the right thing by continuing to pro- legislation, it requires a change in the tax Authority’s time has passed. Let’s kill it.” vide retiree prescription drug benefits they status of payments for retiree health ben- Why is New Jersey involved in casino promised to their former workers. efits that would negatively impact many gambling and competitive businesses? This process is being done behind companies’ earnings and encourage them As governor, will you get us out of the closed doors versus going through the to actually drop drug benefits for millions gaming industry? normal conference process, which means of retirees, instead of keeping it in place. Thank you in advance for your antici- retirees will again get left behind. This Many leading corporations including pated reply to this inquiry. appears to be an effort to pass healthcare Boeing, John Deere, MetLife, Xerox as I urge that all citizens exercise their reform regardless of its impacts on the well as the AFL-CIO have complained right to vote, which will keep our democ- public. These secret negotiations should loudly about this and say they intend to racy vital and strong. offend everyone, not just retirees, who lobby against the Senate action. Frank Festa, Jr. will once again be the biggest losers in The anti-retiree and anti-baby boomer Scotch Plains this whole debate. legislation that passed the Senate just as I spent 26 years working for Verizon. Santa mounted his sled was nothing more Leave Same-Sex Aren’t my lifelong dedication and the than a lump of coal in the stockings of wages I contributed over many decades in millions of older Americans. It encour- Marriage Debate to exchange for retirement healthcare cov- ages, and in some cases will force, cor- erage worth protecting? There are 18.5 porations to reduce benefits. Ironically, Religious Authorities million American retirees in the same those of us who have already earned There is no question, like the abortion boat who took less in wages and less health benefits by making sacrifices dur- issue, same-sex marriage is very contro- vacation over decades so their employer ing our working years now have to fight versial. On the one side, you have the could sock those funds away to pay for our own elected officials. It is bewilder- supporters that state that if two people our healthcare benefits in retirement. ing how our Senators can do absolutely love each other, they should be allowed to If the Senate version of the healthcare nothing to protect the rights of America’s “tie the knot.” On the other side, there are reform bill is mandating that it be stripped retirees. those who claim that same-sex marriage from us, we deserve answers now from Let’s be clear, none of us are asking for is a violation of centuries of traditions and our Senators on Capitol Hill. The Senate’s a handout, just a guarantee that the new that it violates Judeo-Christian philoso- health reform bill (H.R. 3590) lacks pro- federal healthcare reform bill treat us phy. They also claim that same-sex mar- fairly and not cancel the benefits we earned riage opens up a slippery slope in terms of over a lifetime. Millions of retirees who what will be allowed to stand as marriage Holmes: Thank You, are too young for Medicare and earn too in the future. Citizens of Union Cty. much for Medicaid rely heavily or in Both sides want the state to recognize some cases solely on these benefits. If the or not recognize their points of view in On the occasion of my retirement from Senate does not incorporate the House’s law. The supporters want the state to Your State Legislators the Union County Board of Chosen Free- language into the final healthcare reform recognize such marriages, while the op- holders, I would like to express my deep- bill, there will be a financial crisis for ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, ponents do not want that at all. Clearly, est gratitude to the citizens of Union many of our nation’s retirees. This would both sides want government to approve Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. County for their good wishes and support force millions into the already overbur- 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. their views. By removing government throughout the years, and to my former dened government health care system, from this situation, and leaving it to the Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, colleagues on the freeholder board for inadvertently shifting more cost onto the (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. proper religious and spiritual authorities their dedication and leadership in work- American taxpayers’ shoulders. to perform marriages, I believe that civil Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) ing for the public good. H.R. 1322 language would not cost the 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail strife can be averted and peace can be Having spent almost 50 years involved taxpayers or government a dime. It sim- declared. This, in my opinion, would be Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] in civic affairs, I can testify that there is no ply allows companies to live up to finan- (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] the true libertarian/conservative position, greater reward than public service, and I cial commitments they made to their re- and one that would please all sides. Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] am looking forward to many more years tirees. With Congress currently working 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] of working on behalf of my fellow Union towards combining the bills, now is the Alex Pugliese Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] County residents. time to act for the protection of earned Kenilworth (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] Chester Holmes retiree healthcare benefits. 7th Congressional District To Reach Us Former Member, Union County Carol Shortall E-Mail - [email protected] Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 Board of Chosen Freeholders Springfield A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 14, 2010 Page 5 Christie Announces Gary Lanigan as Letters to the Editor NJ-GOP Chair Responds To Senate Commissioner of Dept. of Corrections Vote On Gay Marriage Legislation TRENTON – Governor-Elect Chris overseeing the division’s $1.1 billion TRENTON – New Jersey Republi- in New Jersey and called for any Christie announced the appointment budget, the operations of the 13 ma- Senator Kean Votes Against Gay can State Committee Chairman Jay changes to be put on the ballot for of Gary Lanigan, who previously jor institutions, and the implementa- Webber last week issued the follow- voters to decide. We believe that the served in the New York City Depart- tion of the many programs and com- Marriage In Favor of Opportunity ing statement concerning the vote by majority of New Jerseyans agree ment of Corrections under both the munity service opportunities offered Last week, the NJ State Senate sects and religions that wanted to the New Jersey Senate on gay mar- with that position, and following Giuliani and Bloomberg administra- for offenders. defeated the marriage equality bill. allow same-sex marriage. [Is this] riage legislation: the failure of this bill in today’s tions, to head the New Jersey Depart- Mr. Lanigan is currently director of Our Senator, Thomas Kean, Jr. voted Deterioration of family values? Dur- “From the beginning, Republi- (January 7) Senate vote, I am heart- ment of Corrections. In New York Budgets and Financial Management “no.” The bill would have offered ing rallies in Trenton, there were cans have opposed legislative and ened to see that the Senate has re- City, Mr. Lanigan served as both the at the MTA, where he is responsible same-sex couples identical rights to countless same-sex families whose judicial efforts to redefine marriage spected the will of the people.” first deputy commis- for the overall direction married couples such as hospital ben- children begged for their parents to sioner and deputy com- and financial planning efits, insurance coverage and simply, be treated as equals, who explained missioner of Adminis- of the MTA’s $11-bil- equality. they were “normal” and “healthy”. Caught by Customs: Chinese Smuggle tration, overseeing all lion operating budget, Senator Kean is a young senator There are some who refuse to change operation functions for which covers approxi- and is a rising politician. His vote on the definition of marriage. Marriage Switchblades, Guns, Brass Knuckles the department’s 16 mately 70,000. Thursday represented exactly that: is an institution. As an institution, it is PORT NEWARK — Smugglers switchblade knives. These items were jails, 15 court holding Before Mr. Lanigan politics. In 2008, Senator Kean spoke subject to change over time. Do you attempted to send 100,000 stun guns, seized not only because they posed a facilities, and 12,400 joined the MTA in at my high school graduation. He recall when people of a different race brass knuckles and switchblade threat to public safety, but also vio- uniformed and civilian 2003, he worked at the promised us a bright future, and a were not allowed to wed? In short, knives, which they tried to misrepre- late intellectual property right laws, personnel. New York City Depart- world of opportunity. To put it bluntly, there is no real excuse, and Senator sent as hats, CDs and bag hardware the “Switchblade Act”, and various Mr. Lanigan cur- ment of Corrections be- he contradicted himself when he de- Kean offered none. through the Port of Newark. On Janu- other import laws. rently serves as direc- ginning in 1994. Mr. nied equality for all gay, lesbian and A final word: I imagine when Sena- ary 4, Customs and Border Protec- “This seizure demonstrates the con- tor of Budgets and Fi- Lanigan served as first transgender people in New Jersey. tor Kean addresses me on the issue, tion (CBP) officers in the Port of New tinued vigilance of our CBP Offic- nancial Management at deputy commissioner at Senator Kean is not a “bigot”. It is privately or publicly, he will claim York/Newark intercepted the pack- ers,” stated Robert Perez, director, the Metropolitan Trans- the New York City De- clear that he wants same-sex equal- that he wants to fix civil unions so ages, which originated in China and Field Operations, New York Field portation Authority Gary Lanigan partment of Corrections ity. A few years back he was one of that they provide equality for all. He were bound for Flushing, N.Y. Office. “CBP officers in the greater (MTA). from 1998 to 2003. four republicans to vote for civil and I know this can’t be done. Aside CBP officers had selected several New York area are committed to in- Mr. Christie said, “Gary Lanigan Prior to serving as first deputy com- unions, which were intended to give from the fact that same-sex couples shipping containers for examination, tercepting any threat to public safety.” has the experience, know-how and missioner, Mr. Lanigan served as the same rights as marriage. Since could never use words like “husband” when they discovered numerous pack- The items seized had a domestic determination needed to effectively deputy commissioner of Administra- Kean supported civil unions, why did or “wife”, there are many problems ages of stun guns, brass knuckles and value of nearly $250,000. manage and focus to our corrections’ tion from 1994 to 1998. He was re- he vote “no” prohibiting them to gain associated with civil unions. Compa- system. Gary will bring to the New sponsible for the agency’s expense the privilege of benefits that come nies and hospitals do not recognize Bramnick Pedestrian Safety Bill Jersey Department of Corrections and revenue budgets, fiscal, person- with marriage? civil unions as equal to marriage, and (DOC) an understanding and care nel, payroll, management informa- My problem with the senator’s vote insurance coverage for same-sex part- Finally Passes Legislature that is needed to not only protect the tion services and population capacity is that his motivations, in my opinion, ners is a nightmare. Separate but equal WESTFIELD —Assemblyman Assemblyman Bramnick added, public, but ensure positive reintegra- planning, as well as telecommunica- are clear and unapologetic. Senator is all that civil unions accomplish, Jon Bramnick (LD-21, Westfield) was “Lives throughout the state will be tion of those currently in the system.” tions operations. During his tenure, Kean sacrificed the moral high ground and apparently Senator Kean believes successful in passing a new pedes- saved now that motorists understand Mr. Lanigan will be responsible for the department undertook technol- for future political gain. It is clear that that is good enough for us. trian safety law after several years they must stop.” ogy initiatives in criminal justice; he intends to run for higher office. In Like it or not, marriage equality promoting the legislation. County Offers Free computerized crime victim notifica- my opinion, Senator Bill Beroni (who will eventually pass in New Jersey. It “Prior law only required cars to Assembly Considers Class On Nutrition tion system and the installation of worked on John McCain’s Presiden- is just a matter of time. Let’s move yield when a pedestrian was crossing videoconferencing technology that tial campaign team) the lone republi- our politicians into the 21st century. I the street, which caused cars to rush Public Input Policy WESTFIELD – “How to Enjoy a provides for remote interviewing ca- can vote for marriage equality also urge you to research the issue, and through intersections,” said TRENTON – Incoming Democratic Balanced Diet on a Balanced Bud- pabilities of inmates on Rikers Island has a bright future. However, he chose remember how Senator Kean voted. Bramnick, the new Republican Con- Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver, As- get” is a free, two-hour course de- with various parts of the Kings County to vote for what was equal. So why Nick Brennan ference Leader. sembly Republican Leader Alex signed to help Union County resi- Supreme Court, as well as the Brook- did Senator Kean sacrifice what he Westfield Under the Bramnick law, motor DeCroce, incoming Assembly Major- dents save money on food bills and lyn office of the New York City Pro- knows is right? vehicles will be required to stop as ity Leader Joseph Cryan (Union) and eat healthier, tastier home-cooked bation Department. Unfortunately, many elected offi- Westfield Chamber of soon as a person enters a crosswalk. incoming Assembly Republican Con- meals. For nearly two decades, Mr. cials sacrifice their own personal be- Commerce Request The law arose from traffic deaths in ference Leader Jon Bramnick It is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on Lanigan has specialized in adminis- liefs in order to gain political oppor- (Westfield) will hold a joint news con- The Westfield Area Chamber of Com- downtown Westfield and throughout Wednesday, January 27, at the county tration and criminal justice, particu- tunity. This is especially true for indi- the state. ference Tuesday to discuss plans for building located at 300 North Avenue larly in the areas of financial, infor- viduals who make political office their merce is in need of a conference table with chairs and folding tables and chairs. The Bramnick Pedestrian Safety Bill, the upcoming legislative session. East in Westfield. Pre-registration for mation and technology issues. Prior full time career choice. They focus on A-1329, was sponsored by Sen. Tom One new policy item being consid- the class is required. To register, call to DOC, he served as assistant com- If you are willing to donate any of these satisfying party leaders or lobbyists items or know of anyone else, please Kean (R-Westfield) in the Senate and ered for the coming year is providing (908) 654-9854. missioner for Financial Affairs with and many times neglect their own contact the office at (908) 233-3021; e- Asw. Linda Stender (LD-22, Fanwood) a way to enable the public to address “Saving money is just part of the the New York City Police Depart- personal views. We need to start elect- mail [email protected]. in the Assembly. It passed both the their concerns directly to members of benefit of good nutrition,” said Dr. ment from 1987 to 1994, managing ing officials whose prerogative is not Any contribution is greatly appreciated. Senate and Assembly on the final vot- the Assembly. Currently, there is no Karen Ensle, a nutrition expert and budget, contract and financial analy- to climb the political ladder, but to Neil Pinkman ing session of the current term, and is mechanism for the public to address head of the Union County Extension sis functions. From 1979 to 1987, he make commitments to all their con- Acting Executive Director expected to be signed by the governor. the governing body. who will conduct the class. “Good was an analyst with the Mayor’s Of- stituents. nutrition is a key tool for managing fice of Management and Budget. As an ally to the gay community, weight, and it provides an energy Mr. Lanigan served in the U.S. by sending this letter, I am opening boost for general well-being.” Navy from 1972 to 1975. He has a myself to the typical criticisms of Dr. Ensle will show participants bachelor’s degree in business admin- marriage equality. I understand all how to cook with inexpensive, highly istration and a master’s degree in pub- the typical opposition arguments. nutritious ingredients instead of ex- lic administration, both from Ber- Religion? There was an amendment pensive processed foods. The class nard M. Baruch College. He is a gradu- that provided clergy members the includes meal planning, cutting down ate of the Police Management Insti- right to deny performing a marriage on kitchen waste and shopping for tute sponsored by the Columbia Uni- to same-sex couples. We had dozens good deals in the supermarket. versity Graduate School of Business. of clergy members representing 20 The Rutgers Cooperative Exten- sion of Union County, supported in part by the Union County Board of The Family Law Department of Chosen Freeholders, offers the class. Dughi & Hewit Presents For more information on the class, contact Digna Torres at (908) 654- 9854 or [email protected].

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FDPS\DFKDG#MFFQMRUJRU[ 483201 Page 6 Thursday, January 14, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Rabbi Kroloff to be Speaker At MLK Memorial Service WESTFIELD – The Westfield Mar- 1996, the Rotary Club of Westfield tin Luther King Jr. Association has recognized him as Humanitarian of the announced that Rabbi Charles A. Year. He is the founder and vice-presi- Kroloff will be the guest speaker for dent of the Interfaith Council for the the 23rd anniversary of Homeless of Union County the Dr. Martin Luther and a member of the board King Jr. Memorial Ser- of trustees for the Center vice. It will be held on for Civic Responsibility. Monday, January 18, Rabbi Kroloff served as beginning at 1 p.m. at senior rabbi at Temple Temple Emanu-El. Emanu-El from 1966 to As with past tradition, 2002 and currently is there will be a freedom president of the Westfield march with songs from Foundation. Additionally, the civil rights struggle he has authored three of the 1960s. The march books: “When Elijah will start at 12:30 p.m. Knocks; A Religious Re- at the Martin Luther sponse to Homelessness,” King Jr. Memorial, lo- “54 Ways You Can Help cated near the South the Homeless” and “A Margaret Kathleen Reynolds and John Francis Robie Rabbi Charles Kroloff Liam Ahearn and Ms. Allison Kelly Avenue circle, and pro- Jewish Way of Life.” ceed through downtown Westfield to He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree the temple. The temple is located at with magna cum laude honors from 756 East Broad Street in Westfield. Yale University and a Master of Arts Margaret K. Reynolds Ms. Allison Kelly This year’s theme will be “Indi- degree and Rabbinical Ordination vidual Responsibility.” Awards will be from the Hebrew Union College-Jew- given to elementary and intermediate ish Institute of Religion. Married to school students for artwork, poetry Dr. Terry Kroloff, he has three chil- To Marry John F. Robie To Wed Liam Ahearn and essays reflecting this theme. dren and five grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Reynolds of from North Springs High School in Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kelly of University in Washington, D.C. in Rabbi Kroloff has a long history in For further information, contact Westfield have announced the en- 2004 and from the United States Na- Westfield have announced the en- 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts degree the Westfield community, as well as in Elizabeth Wolf at (908) 654-6670 or gagement of their daughter, Margaret val Academy in 2008 with a Bachelor gagement of their daughter, Ms. in Economics. He presently is em- state politics, education, civic responsi- [email protected], or a Kathleen Reynolds, to John Francis of Science degree in History. He is an Allison Kelly, to Liam Ahearn. He is ployed with the Capstone Advisory bilities and religious affiliations. In member of the MLK Association. Robie. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ensign in the United States Navy, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Group as a restructuring advisor. Edward Robie of Sandy Springs, Ga. completing Jet Pilot training in Me- Ahearn of Cranford. The couple will be wed in October A 2004 graduate of Westfield High ridian, Miss. A 2002 graduate of Roselle Catho- 2010. Library Events to Spotlight School, the bride-to-be received a The couple will be married in the lic High School, the bride-to-be re- Bachelor of Science degree in Ocean- summer of 2010. ceived a Bachelor of Science degree Training to Commence ography from the United States Naval in Special Education from the Col- Hearing Loss, Folk Music Academy in Annapolis, Md. in 2008. College Club to Learn lege of New Jersey in Ewing in 2006. For Museum Guides She is an Ensign in the United States She currently is employed with the SCOTCH PLAINS – The Historical MOUNTAINSIDE – The Music Café on Thursday, January Navy, completing Advanced Helicop- About Spices-Herbs Summit Board of Education as a spe- Society of Scotch Plains and Fanwood Mountainside Public Library, located 21, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sponsored ter Pilot training in Milton, Fla. FANWOOD – Veronica Sidhu will cial education teacher and is earning has announced that it will begin mu- on Constitution Plaza, has announced by a Watts Foundation grant, this The future bridegroom graduated present a program on the health ben- her master’s degree at Kean Univer- seum guide training on Thursday, Janu- the dates and details for two upcom- program is held on the third Thurs- efits of spices and herbs at the monthly sity in Union. ary 28, at 10 a.m. Participants will learn ing programs at the library. day of every month at the library. meeting of the College Club of The future groom graduated from about the historic Osborn Cannonball A discussion on hearing loss, fea- This month’s program will provide SAR Meeting on Tap Fanwood-Scotch Plains on Monday, St. Peter’s Preparatory School in Jer- House Museum and how to share infor- turing representatives from Total participants an opportunity to bring Tomorrow Evening January 18. A short business meeting sey City in 2001 and from Georgetown mation with visitors. Training sessions Hearing Care of Springfield, will take along their instruments for a live jam will begin at 7:30 p.m., followed by will be held at the museum, located at place on Wednesday, January 20, from session. There also will be a perfor- WESTFIELD – The January meet- Ms. Sidhu’s presentation at 8 p.m. SHERIFF’S SALE 1840 Front Street in Scotch Plains. 11 a.m. to noon. Topics will include mance by Joseph Strider and his ac- ing of the West Fields Chapter of the The meeting will be held at The SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09006671 Interested persons are asked to call hearing loss, the latest in hearing aid companists. Mr. Strider is a folk/al- Sons of the American Revolution will Chelsea at Fanwood, located at 295 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY be held tomorrow, Friday, January CHANCERY DIVISION Ginger Bishop at (908) 889-6176. technology and other hearing-related ternative singer-songwriter with a South Avenue. UNION COUNTY 15, at 8 p.m. in the Community Room For 30 years, Ms. Sidhu learned to DOCKET NO. F-37207-08 disorders such as tinnitus. Native American twist. He will be Plaintiff: CROWN BANK SHERIFF’S SALE There will be ample time for ques- joined by Nadine Bergeron on the of the Westfield Municipal Building, cook northern Indian dishes, using an VS. located at 425 East Broad Street. Defendant: ALBERT G. CHEETY, JR. A/K/A SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09006927 tions, and free hearing screenings flute, harp and percussion, and also array of fragrant spices, at the side of ALBERT G. CHEETY, JR. A/K/A ALBERT G. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Guest speaker Scott Barone will her Punjabi mother-in-law. Since her CHEETY; GAIL CHEETY A/K/A GAIL H. CHANCERY DIVISION will be available. This program will by guitarist Kokopelli. Audience CHEETY; CHASE MANHATTAN BANK USA, UNION COUNTY be free and open to the public. How- members will be able to request or discuss the Brigade of the American retirement as a high school director N.A.; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DOCKET NO. F-43931-08 Revolution, the chapter’s “parent” Sale Date: 01/27/2010 Plaintiff: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. ever, interested persons are asked to lead songs during a song share. of guidance, she has taught Indian Writ of Execution: 10/23/09 VS. organization, and the history of the cooking classes in her home to raise By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Defendant: THOMAS A. BECKER A/K/A THO- call ahead at (908) 233-0115 to re- Admission will be free and in- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public MAS ANDREW BECKER serve a seat, as space is limited. clude coffee and desserts. For more Third New Jersey Regiment, the life money for the McGinn Elementary vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Sale Date: 02/03/2010 of a Continental soldier and how these TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Writ of Execution: 10/26/2009 The library will present its Folk information, visit School playground and for scholar- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution soldiers lived. He also will spotlight ships in her grandson’s memory. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of to me directed I shall expose for sale by public mountainsidelibrary.org and click on said day. All successful bidders must have 20% vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- SHERIFF’S SALE the Folk Music Café button or call the militia and the role women played. Attendees at Ms. Sidhu’s talk will of their bid available in cash or certified check at TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Mr. Barone, who is from Paramus, the conclusion of the sales. TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09007023 (908) 233-0115. be served a dessert from her new The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY is a member of the Bergen County cookbook, “Menus and Memories of Eighty Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Four and said day. All successful bidders must have 20% CHANCERY DIVISION 68/100*** $280,834.68. of their bid available in cash or certified check at UNION COUNTY FCC to Hold Classes Historical Society. He has been re- Punjab: Meals to Nourish Body and All that certain land and premises situated in the conclusion of the sales. DOCKET NO. F-44521-08 enacting for five years with the Third the Borough of Garwood, County of Union, State The judgment amount is: ***Twenty Three Plaintiff: INDYMAC FEDERAL BANK, FSB Soul.” The cookbook will be avail- of New Jersey, being more particularly described Thousand Six Hundred Ninety One and 94/100*** VS. In Moving Meditation New Jersey Regiment and currently able for purchase and signing after as follows: $23,691.94. Defendant: CLAUDIA DUPLAA AND GABRIEL Lot: 21; Block: 111 on the Tax Map of the The property to be sold is located in the Town TAJES WESTFIELD – Moving Meditation holds the rank of Sergeant and Adju- the meeting. This program will be Borough of Garwood of Westfield, County of Union and State of New Sale Date: 02/10/2010 tant. When not re-enacting, he serves Nearest Cross Street: Walnut Street Jersey. The premises is commonly known as Writ of Execution: 11/09/2009 classes will be held on Tuesday eve- free and open to the public. Refresh- Approximate Dimensions: 100.00 feet x 26.00 410 Springfield Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution nings, January 19 and February 16, as a network operations manager for ments will be provided. feet x 100.00 feet x 26.00 feet 07090. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Being more commonly known as: 336 North Tax Lot No. 26; Block No. 1905. vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. at the First a large accounting firm. He also en- For more information about the Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey 07027 Dimensions of Lot: Approximately: 415 x 50 x TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- joys woodworking and coaching his Pursuant to a municipal tax search dated No- 422.13 x 50.51 TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Congregational Church. Classes will College Club of Fanwood-Scotch vember 11, 2009 Located: Springfield Avenue and Union County WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of be held in Room 21 on the second floor twin sons. Plains, access collegeclubfsp.org. For Subject to: Sewer: 1/1/2009-12/31/2009 Park Boulevard said day. All successful bidders must have 20% $362.13 open + penalty The above advertisement does not constitute of their bid available in cash or certified check at of the McCorison Christian Education This meeting is open to the public. membership information, call Meril Mortgage recorded 2/14/89 Mortgage Book a full legal description of the real estate. The full the conclusion of the sales. Light refreshments will be served. 3950 Page 0585+c in the amount of $150,000.00* legal description may be found at the Office of the The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred Six Building, located at 125 Elmer Street in at (908) 889-4942. * Letter from Fidelity National Title will indem- Sheriff during regular business hours. Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Eight and 06/ Westfield. They are designed for begin- nify or insure purchaser Prior Liens: First Mortgage - Chase Home 100*** $606,568.06. Lien: Finance LLC (4-15-08) $112,000.00 Property to be sold is located in: Township of ners and will be open to everyone. Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Eleven Thou- Total Upset: ***Twenty Eight Thousand Six Scotch Plains, County of Union, in the State of sand Six Hundred Thirty Seven and 09/100*** Hundred Ninety Five and 32/100*** $28,695.32 New Jersey. Moving Meditation is a simple, $311,637.09 together with lawful interest and together with lawful interest and costs. Premises commonly known as: 1118 Lincoln gentle, graceful movement based on costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Tax Lot: 10; Block: 8703 ancient Asian Qigong wellness sys- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Approximate Dimensions: 000.172 AC expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Neares Cross Street: Evelyn Street tems. Its goals are stress reduction and money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Taxes: 4th Quarter Taxes 2009 (Base Amount) flexibility. The practice is performed Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to $2,529.32* or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Sewer: (Base Amount) $250.00* standing up, and ordinary street cloth- Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for *Plus interest on these figures through date of and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. payoff and any and all subsequest taxes, water ing is appropriate. Laura Berzofsky, a an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale and sewer amounts. certified Integral Tai Chi and Qigong The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Seventy One will have information regarding the surplus, if any. Thousand Seven Hundred Forty and 00/100*** instructor, will lead the group practice. any. There is a full legal description on file in the $671,740.00 together with lawful interest and There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. costs. The church’s Board of Christian Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Education will sponsor this program. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Free will offerings will be accepted tisement. Ralph Froehlich money will be deposited into the Superior Court Ralph Froehlich Sheriff Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, to benefit the church’s outreach pro- Sheriff Attorney: or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to grams. Winter donations will raise Attorney: KOURY, TIGHE, LAPRES, BISCULA & Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature HILL WALLACK LLP SOMMERS, P.C. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for funds for Heifer International, a non- 202 CARNEDIE CENTER 1423 TILTON ROAD an order directing payment of the surplus money. CN 5226 SUITE 9 The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale profit, humanitarian organization PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY 08543-5226 NORTHFIELD, NEW JERSEY 08225 will have information regarding the surplus, if dedicated to ending world hunger. (609) 924-0808 (609) 383-1233 any. HEAD START…Boy Scouts from Cranford’s Troop 80 get an early jump on the 4 T - 12/31/09, 1/7, 1/14 4 T - 1/7, 1/14, 1/21 There is a full legal description on file in the For additional information or to & 1/21/10 Fee: $189.72 & 1/28/10 Fee: $173.40 Union County Sheriff’s Office. 2010 growing season by preparing soil for planting at the Union County Master The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this register, call Ms. Berzofsky at (908) sale for any length of time without further adver- Gardeners Demonstration Garden in the Watchung Reservation. The Master tisement. 232-0169. Drop-in students also will Gardeners donate fresh vegetables to community food kitchens each year under Ralph Froehlich be welcome. Sheriff a program of the Rutgers Cooperative Extension, supported by the Union County Attorney: Board of Chosen Freeholders. For more information, call the Union County PARKER MC CAY - ATTORNEYS SHERIFF’S SALE 7001 LINCOLN DRIVE WEST Extension at (908) 654-9854 or visit ucnj.org. THREE GREENTREE CENTRE - PO BOX 974 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09006969 MARLTON, NEW JERSEY 08053-0974 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE (856) 596-8900 CHANCERY DIVISION 4 T - 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09001515 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-07005603 & 2/4/10 Fee: $169.32 DOCKET NO. F-34667-08 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Plaintiff: CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC CHANCERY DIVISION CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S SALE VS. UNION COUNTY UNION COUNTY Defendant: THOMAS ANDREW BECKER, DOCKET NO. F-30918-07 DOCKET NO. F-1909-07 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09006931 SUMMIT BANK, FIA CARD SERVICES, N.A. Plaintiff: HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL AS- Plaintiff: FRANKLIN CREDIT MANAGEMENT SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Sale Date: 02/03/2010 SOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR NOMURA CORP CHANCERY DIVISION Writ of Execution: 11/20/2009 HOME EQUITY LOAN, INC. ASSET-BACKED VS. UNION COUNTY By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE1 Defendant: ROBERT CARR; SHIRLEY CARR. DOCKET NO. F-39909-08 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public VS. H/W; HCR MANOR CARE DBA HCR MANOR Plaintiff: LITTON LOAN SERVICING LP, AS vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Defendant: CAROL L. SHEPPARD; WILLIAM CARE MOUNTAINSIDE SERVICER FOR GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- W. SHEPPARD; H/W Sale Date: 01/20/2010 2006-16 TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Sale Date: 01/27/2010 Writ of Execution: 09/28/2007 VS. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Writ of Execution: 11/24/2008 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Defendant: MICHAEL F. MARINO, PAMELA said day. All successful bidders must have 20% By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public MARINO, MARIE BALIATICO, MORTGAGE of their bid available in cash or certified check at to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC. the conclusion of the sales. vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- AS NOMINEE FOR WEICHERT FINANCIAL The judgment amount is: ***One Hundred TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on SERVICES, GRACE NEINER, Twenty Thousand Nine Hundred Two and 19/ TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of MANHATTONVILLE COLLEGE, STATE OF 100*** $120,902.19. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% NEW JERSEY The property to be sold is located in the Town said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at Sale Date: 02/03/2010 of Westfield, County of Union and State of New of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Writ of Execution: 11/06/2009 Jersey. the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Premises commonly known as: 410 Spring- The judgment amount is: ***One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Eight Hundred Twelve to me directed I shall expose for sale by public field Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. Eighty Two Thousand Sixty One and 66/100*** and 05/100*** $525,812.05. vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Being Known as Lot 26, Block 1905, on the $182,061.66. The property to be sold is located in the TOWN TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- official Tax Map of the Town of Westfield The property to be sold is located in the Bor- of WESTFIELD, County of UNION and State of TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Dimensions: 50.51 feet x 422.13 feet x 50.000 ough of Fanwood in the County of UNION, State New Jersey. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of feet x 415.00 feet of New Jersey. Commonly known as: 611 CARLETON ROAD, said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Nearest Cross Street: Nomahegan Drive Commonly known as: 225 Tillotson Road, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090. of their bid available in cash or certified check at Total Upset: ***One Hundred Forty One Thou- Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Tas Lot No. 23 FKA 28 in Block No. 4101 FKA the conclusion of the sales. sand Three Hundred Eighty Four and 69/100*** Tax Lot No.: 10 in Block 46 619 The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred $141,384.69 together with lawful interest and Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately 75 x 139 Dimention of Lot Approximately: 80x102 AV Forty Two Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty and costs. Nearest Cross Street: WESTFIELD ROAD Nearest Cross Street: PARK STREET 52/100*** $342,920.52. Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- Beginning at a point in the easterly sideline of Municipality: Scotch Plains Township other charges, and any such taxes, charges, nicipal or tax liens that may be due. Carleton Road, said point being southerly a dis- County: Union; State of New Jersey liens, insurance premiums or other advances Tax and prior lien info: Taxes, Sewer and tance of 120.01 feet along said sideline from a Street and Street No: 2397 North Avenue made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested Water maybe delinquent you must check with the point marking the intersection of the easterly Tax Block and Lot: Block 8105 also Block 801 parties are to conduct and rely upon their own tax collector for exact amounts due. sideline of Carleton Road with the southerly in Westfield; Lot: 6 also Lot 1 in Westfield independent investigation to ascertain whether Title Number - 93689-A, Block 46, Lot 10 sideline of Park Street, and from said beginning Dimensions of Lot: 70 feet x 120 feet or not any outstanding interest remain of record The total amount due for past due taxesis $0 point running; thence Nearest Cross Street: Whittier Avenue and/or have priority over the lien being fore- Prior Mortgage and Judgments (if any): PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES Superior Interests (if any): NONE closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Thirty Six Thou- 2009 4th QTR Taxes open: $2,718.63 Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Eighty Four If the sale is set aside for any reason, the sand Six Hundred Fifty and 96/100*** Total as of NOVEMBER 2, 2009: $2,718.63 Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Three and 92/100*** Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a $236,650.96 together with lawful interest and Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Fifty Seven Thou- Just Peanuts... $384,663.92 together with lawful interest and return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall costs. sand Four Hundred and 72/100*** $657,400.72 costs. have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- together with lawful interest and costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- the Mortgagor’s attorney. tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- that’s all it Costs tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, for fast action, place a Classified Ad in or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to THE WESTFIELD LEADER & Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. THE SCOTCH PLAINS FANWOOD TIMES The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale with speedy, successful results. will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale any. will have information regarding the surplus, if any. will have information regarding the surplus, if There is a full legal description on file in the any. There is a full legal description on file in the any. Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the Nothing succeeds like success - and Classified Ads Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this are traditionally successful. sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- Ralph Froehlich tisement. CALL 908-232-4407 TO PLACE YOUR AD Ralph Froehlich tisement. Sheriff Ralph Froehlich Sheriff Ralph Froehlich Attorney: Sheriff BY OR BEFORE TUESDAY AT 5 P.M. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 14, 2010 Page 7 Tenor and Soprano to Sing Secretary Wells Is On Hand Italian Songs and Arias For CONTACT Graduation WESTFIELD – Tenor Salvatore In 2006 Mr. Chiarelli recorded WESTFIELD – CONTACT We Since 1975 CONTACT We Care Chiarelli will sing with soprano Elga his first CD, entitled “Due Terre, Care, the 24-hour crisis hotline named has trained and supervised more than Johannes on Wednesday, January Un Cuore,” which includes 15 tracks “Best Statewide Volunteer Organiza- 1,000 volunteers who offer the gift of 20, at 7 p.m. at the of opera, Neapolitan tion” by the Governor’s Office of listening to callers who are lonely, Westfield Memorial Li- songs and musical the- Volunteerism, graduated 17 men and depressed, stressed or suicidal. CON- brary. Together they will ater. By the end of this women from the non-profit TACT handles more than 12,000 calls perform operatic arias, month he will have com- organization’s intensive 12-week vol- a year – from individuals of all ages favorite Neapolitan love pleted the recording of unteer training program in December. and backgrounds. songs and musical the- his second CD. Secretary of State Nina Mitchell For more information about volun- ater pieces. Mr. Chiarelli received Wells was on hand to congratulate the teering with CONTACT We Care or Mr. Chiarelli, a native his Master’s degree in graduates and thank all the volunteers to register for the next training class of New York City, was Music Education with who staff the hotline. beginning on Wednesday, February vocally trained in both honors at Hunter College Representatives from the agency’s 17, call (908) 301-1899 or visit the Italy and New York City and passed the New York board of directors, volunteer pool and agency’s website: contactwecare.org. for the opera stage. A State Teachers Exam. He staff joined Executive Director David former teacher and ac- has taught music in the Owens and Training Director Susan Book Group Posts Date countant, he began per- Salvatore Chiarelli New York City Public Fasano, both of Westfield, as certifi- forming two years ago School system at the cates of achievement were conferred For ‘Olive Kitteridge’ and has already appeared in more middle and high school levels. upon each new graduate. WESTFIELD – “Olive Kitteridge,” than 100 concerts and shows. He Elga Johannes is a professional The graduating class included Sheila a best-selling novel by Elizabeth has been heard on television, radio soprano based in New York City. Becker, Kristina Everitt, David Shulman Strout, will be the topic of discussion and the opera stages of both North This program is open to Westfield Ms. Suzanne Zitelli and Michael Ciacciarelli and Jessica Sussman of Westfield; at the next session of the Friends of America and Europe. Memorial Library and MURAL Angelo Sica of Chester; Linda Carolan the Library book group at the cardholders. The library is located of Colonia; Judy Lostaunau of Eliza- Westfield Memorial Library. Lambertis Welcome at 550 East Broad Street. To regis- beth; Masha Gelfand of Fanwood; The meeting is set for Wednesday, ter, visit wmlnj.org and click on Ms. Suzanne Zitelli Allison Wise of Florham Park; Kathie January 20, at 2 p.m. in the confer- Daughter, Alana Grace Online Calendar or call (908) 789- Simon of Garwood; Joan Johnston of ence room of the library, located at Joe and Maureen Lamberti of Scotch 4090, extension no. 4140. Morris Plains; Lisette Guzman of 550 East Broad Street in Westfield. Plains have announced the birth of To Wed Michael Ciacciarelli Mountainside; Jamie Goldman of New The book group, hosted by the their daughter, Alana Grace Lamberti, Temple Sholom to Host Brunswick; Shaquaya Jones of North Friends, welcomes all interested per- Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Zitelli of Mass. in 2006. Ms. Zitelli currently Plainfield; Megan Accardi of Roselle sons to its discussions. on Monday, December 14, at 1:06 Edison have announced the engage- teaches first grade at Washington El- p.m. at Overlook Hospital in Summit. Benefit Comedy Night Park; Susan D’Agostaro of Shrewsbury The group meets four times a year, FANWOOD – On Saturday, Janu- ment of their daughter, Ms. Suzanne ementary School in Edison. and Deborah McCardle of Watchung. with book selections made by attend- Alana weighed 9 pounds and 14 Zitelli, to Michael Ciacciarelli. He is The future bridegroom graduated ounces and measured 21 inches in ary 23, Temple Sholom of Fanwood/ “We are thrilled to welcome these ees. The library purchases most of the Scotch Plains will host a night of com- the son of Joseph and Martha from Westfield High School in 2000. dedicated volunteers to the CON- books through its “BookBags” pro- length at birth. Ciacciarelli of Westfield. He attended Tufts University in She joins her sister, Elyse, age 2. edy beginning at 7:30 p.m. to raise TACT We Care community,” said gram, thus saving participants money. funds for its various community, edu- The bride-to-be graduated from JP Medford, Mass., where he graduated Mr. Owens. “They join a caring group Future meetings include a Wednes- The baby’s maternal grandparents Stevens High School in Edison in 2000 in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts de- are Les and Darlene Cadigan of Long cational and religious programs. The of nearly 100 other compassionate day, March 17 discussion of “The event will feature a trio of performers, and from the University of Hartford in gree in Economics. Mr. Ciacciarelli individuals who give their time and Commoner” by John Burnham and a Branch. Connecticut in 2004 with a Bachelor currently is an executive benefits con- Joe Lamberti, Sr. of East Setauket, including veteran comics Mary Dimino energy to staff our award-winning Wednesday, May 19 session focused and Paul Corrigan, along with new- of Science degree in Elementary Edu- sultant for Unum Corporation in crisis hotline. By offering the gift of on “Ruth” by Elizabeth Gaskill. N.Y. and Wendy Lamberti of Yaphank, cation. She then earned her master’s Manhattan. N.Y. are her paternal grandparents. comer David Rosen. Tickets are $20 listening, they make a tremendous Information is available by con- each and refreshments will be served. degree in Early Childhood Education The wedding is planned for July difference, soothing souls and sav- tacting Dot Teller, a member of the Alana’s maternal great-grandpar- from Leslie University in Boston, 2010 in New Jersey. ents are John and Madeline Jacob of Temple Sholom is housed within the ing lives.” Friends’ board, at [email protected]. Naples, Fla. Fanwood Presbyterian Church, located Her paternal great-grandmother is at 74 South Martine Avenue. To pur- Antoinette Lamberti of St. James, N.Y. chase tickets or obtain more informa- Westfield Library Featuring tion, e-mail [email protected] or call Willow Grove Invites (908) 889-4900. Artwork of Elena Nazzaro All to ‘Connection’ Program Is Available WESTFIELD – Through the end Loop,” or stop by the library for a SCOTCH PLAINS – The Willow of January, the artwork of Elena copy of its quarterly newsletter, Grove Presbyterian Church will For Job Seekers Nazzaro can be seen in the Internet “Take Note.” launch “The Connection” this Satur- SCOTCH PLAINS – The public is Lounge of the Westfield Memorial day, January 16. This Protestant Sat- invited to the Scotch Plains Public Library. The library is located at Difficulties and Growth urday evening worship service will Library on Wednesday, January 20, 550 East Broad Street. be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on the third from noon to 1:30 p.m. to hear mem- An illustrator and watercolorist, To Be Topic of Forum Saturday of every month. bers of the Professional Services Ms. Nazzaro has had her work fea- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Willow In a casual atmosphere, partici- Group in Somerville talk about the tured in Artist’s Sketchbook maga- Grove Presbyterian Church will present pants will be seated around small services and resources they offer. zine, Kiwi and Building Letters, a an Adult Forum for two weeks on Sun- tables to facilitate open worship in A volunteer out-placement group design magazine which raises money days, January 17 and 24, exploring the an informal setting. Keyboard and sponsored by the New Jersey Depart- for charity projects. She most re- concept of how change, loss and adver- guitar music, multimedia and rel- ment of Labor, this group provides cently was able to combine her love sity can open people to growth. evant messages will be featured. job seekers with classes on résumé of cooking with illustrated full-color Members of the community are Geared to all ages, this service writing, job leads and networking spreads in a Craft: magazine feature invited to attend this forum, which will feature fresh beverages, des- events. A question-and-answer pe- entitled “The Art of Cooking.” will take place from 11:30 a.m. to serts and coffee, available before, riod will follow. By day she is the art director at 12:30 p.m. in the church lounge. during and after the service. Younger This program will be free and open to Publishing Resources, Inc. She is Jill Segulin will present insights participants will be able to explore all. Interested persons are encouraged illustrating a series of piano books and examples from the book “Broken WELCOME BACK, TROOPS…Girl Scouts from Holy Trinity Interparochial activity packets designed especially to register through the library’s website, with her husband, Paul. The couple Open: How Difficult Times Can Help School Troops 554 and 725 of Westfield help with games at the Westfield for them. scotlib.org, by calling (908) 322-5007, has three children. Us Grow” by Elizabeth Lesser. Par- Armory on November 14 for the Welcome Back the Troops celebration. The The Willow Grove Presbyterian extension no. 204, or e-mailing Included in the exhibit are such ticipants will have an opportunity to day’s festivities, which began with a parade, were designed to welcome home Church is located at 1961 Raritan [email protected]. The Scotch Plains fanciful watercolors as fairies with discuss some of the challenges, hopes service members who had recently returned from overseas. Pictured, from left Road in Scotch Plains, near the cor- Public Library is located at 1927 Bartle dandelions and fireflies, a child read- and fears they have experienced while to right, are: Faith Hrinkevich, Brianna Tucciarone, Meghan Hrinkevich, ner of South Martine Avenue, and is Avenue, one block from Park Avenue ing in a tree, and a man and woman struggling through difficult times. Mary Kate Hrinkevich, Madeline Pfeifer and Julia MacDonald. handicap-accessible. in the center of the township. each sitting under different trees and Individuals need not have read the looking up at the same stars. book to attend the class. Light re- SAME OLD ROUTINE? SAME OLD RESULTS..... The exhibit can be viewed any- freshments will be available. time the library is open: Monday F-SP Girl Scouts to Collect Area residents also are invited to LET JENI-FIT BE THE SOLUTION TO YOUR through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to join the congregation for worship on 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from Sundays at 10 a.m. For more infor- NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION! Household Goods For Needy 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday mation about Willow Grove’s events NEW INDOOR & OUTDOOR CLASSES START TODAY! FANWOOD – To honor the spirit cutlery, dishes, pans, etc.; small ap- from 1 to 5 p.m. The library will be and programs, call the church office of Martin Luther King, Jr., pliances like toasters, clocks, hand closed on Monday, January 18, for at (908) 232-5678, e-mail FREE TRY-IT CLASS FOR ALL FIRST TIME CLIENTS! Fanwood-Scotch Plains Cadette blenders, coffee machines; gently Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. [email protected] or For more information, visit the visit willowgrovechurch.org. Girl Scout Troop 40052 will run a used clothes, shoes, coats, bed lin- DON'T DELAY, GET FIT TODAY! donation drive of usable household ens, curtains; wall hangings, vases library’s website, wmlnj.org, sign Willow Grove is located at 1961 items for families in financial need. and decorative household items; up on the website to receive the Raritan Road in Scotch Plains, near The collection drive will run be- seasonal decorations. monthly e-newsletter, “Library the corner of South Martine Avenue. tween 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at Items collected will be delivered to the Forest Road Park Building in the Furniture Assist warehouse facil- Fanwood as part of the Martin Luther ity in Kenilworth (furnitureassist.com). Puglisi Insurance Agency King Day of Service on Monday, The Mattress Factory of Fanwood has 1831 East Second Street, Scotch Plains January 18. Participants are asked to offered transportation to deliver the park in the parking lot off Woodland donations to the warehouse facility. 908-322-5150 Avenue. Volunteers will be available Furniture Assist is a non-profit volun- www.puglisi-insurance.com to assist with unloading donations. teer organization that provides furni- For more information, visit ture, appliances and other household Our 68th Year Jenifer Wirtshafter fanwoodscotchplains.org. items to families and individuals try- Benefi[email protected] The following items will be ac- ing to set up a new living arrangement, cepted: Children’s toys (including such as, a financially challenged fam- “We Service Our Clients.” 908-578-7055 electronic games) and books; ily or a battered spouse establishing a CHECK US OUT @ WWW.JENI-FIT.COM kitchen and cooking items, such as new home. A Family Institution Providing The Rotary Club of Westfield Multiple Lines Of Insurance. 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See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 9-13 HESS HITS 13 PTS; ROGERS SINKS 12; ‘SAB’ 4 BLOCKS Blue Devil Cagers’ ‘D’ Stifles Cranford Cougar Boys, 45-24

By DAVID B. CORBIN been playing strong defense all sea- Everly said. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times son, felt this win was imperative after “We worked hard in practice. We Rejection not only came in the way suffering a 60-49 setback to 11-ranked have all this stuff down. We came out of senior Pat Sabatino’s four blocked Linden on January 5. with the mental attitude that we shots but also from the efforts of the “We gave up a lot of points to needed a win because of that loss entire defense, as the Westfield High Linden in the second half. We gave up against Linden on Tuesday,” said Blue School boys basketball team stifled only 19 in the first half but had some Devil point guard Jaraad Rogers, who the Cranford Cougars, 45-24, in breakdowns, but this year, we have netted 12 points, including a pair of Cranford on January 7. been playing really good team de- 3-pointers, and added four assists, The 4-2 Blue Devils, who have fense,” Blue Devil Head Coach Kevin four rebounds and two steals. The 2-3 Cougars were barely able to get a good shot off because of the Blue Devils’ stubborn defense, and the fact that their primary shooter, Kendall Grier, got into foul trouble early in the first quarter did not help matters. “He got two fouls in the first two minutes. We were never able to get David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times into any flow,” Cougar Head Coach IN A VERY TIGHT SITUATION…Blue Devil Diana Venezia, No. 15, finds herself wedged in between Raiders Renee Oliver, Ryan Huber said. left, and Aysia Peterson, No.24. The Raiders won 53-42 on January 5. With Rogers’ outside shooting and junior forward Ryan Hess’s inside PETERSON PULLS 21 REBOUNDS, VENEZIA SCORES 26 penetration, the Blue Devils won the quarter 9-0 then quietly rolled on to take a 17-4 lead at the half. “Our motto is always defense. De- Raiders’ 15-0, 2nd Q Run Jars fense first! We shut them down and then our offense came along after- wards,” Rogers said. Sabatino, who finished with five Blue Devil Lady Cagers, 53-42 CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

See photos of Sports: By DAVID B. CORBIN to tell her to get in there for offensive Senior guard Amanda Markowski, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times rebounds. She did it! She was getting who had two points and five rebounds, on www.goleader.com Junior point guard Evie Klotz and her own rebounds off her misses. She dished out five assists and was the Westfield/Cranford Basketball junior forward Aysia Peterson have stayed in every single play.” chief thief with four steals. Guard SPF/Westfield Girls Basketball been getting the hang of leading a Klotz banged a momentum-chang- Danielle Miller banged a 3-pointer SPF/Union Wrestling young Scotch Plains-Fanwood High ing 3-pointer at the beginning of the and a 2-pointer, had a steal and also David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Westfield/GL Wrestling School girls basketball team that got second quarter to set the pace, which dished out five assists. Junior Katie WINNING THE TIP-OFF…Blue Devil center Pat Sabatino, No. 43, leaps higher Westfield/Linden Basketball into the groove with a 22-9, second- she helped control for the remainder CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 than Cougar Will Green to win the tip-off. Westfield won 45-24 on January 7. quarter run en route to a 53-42 victory of the game by dishing out seven over the visiting Westfield Blue Dev- assists and adding five rebounds. ils on January 5. “You see things in kids, and you WILLIAMS, SCRUDATO, KELLEY, CUSICK SET RECORD Peterson, who finished with 14 know what they are capable of doing, points and an assist, absolutely owned but there comes a time when they the boards with 21 rebounds, includ- have to be confident in themselves,” ing seven offensive. coach Ryan said of Klotz. “Every Blue Devil Track Boys Snatch “She was all over the place. A big single time you have to let people part of that was having her under- know that you came to play. Today, stand that getting closer to the basket that’s what she did.” is where she has to be,” Raider Head Blue Devil senior Diana Venezia, Union County Relay Crown Coach Jen Ryan said. “I didn’t have however, led all scorers with 26 points, including four 3-pointers and hitting Probitas Verus Honos 6-for-10 from the charity line. Venezia By DAVID B. CORBIN crossed first in the 4x200 meters with Williams, Henry, MacKenzie and also had 13 rebounds and an assist. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times a time of 1:34.82, while the Vikings Kelley placed third in the sprint med- Senior Jhakyse Williams was a mem- took fourth in the event at 1:36.83. ley relay with a time of 3:46.33. Vi- ber of three relay teams that placed Williams, Zach Helfand, Kevin kings Allen Eke, Mike Veiksans, Bran- first and another that grabbed a key Ramos and Henry won the 4x400, don Kelly and Matt O’Donnell won third place finish to help the Westfield with a time of 3:33.65. The Vikings the event with a meet-record time of Westfield Baseball League High School boys winter track team finished third in the event, with a time 3:42.77. But the Blue Devils needed edge Union Catholic for the Union of 3:34.06. to get a strong showing in the high Spring Registration County (UC) Relay Championship at Williams teamed with Mike Kelley, jump to overcome the Vikings and the Armory in Jersey City on January Ryan Scrudato and Tyler Cusick in the did so when Bob McKeon cleared Spring 2010 registration is now available 9. The Blue Devils finished with a total distance medley relay to break the UC 5’10” in the high jump, and com- of 51, while the Vikings took second at record of 11:00.06, set in 2008 by the bined it with Henry’s clearance of via our website @ www.westfieldbaseball.com 46. Scotch Plains-Fanwood placed Vikings, by finishing in 10:48.3. Raid- 5’8” to place third. Raiders Lamar Registration is open to all children that are residents of Westfield in sixth, with a 15 total. ers Brandon Wheeler, Quentin Parkes and Moussa Channaoui both grades K - 10. Please note, the Westfield Baseball Association is Williams, Andrew Gates, Ian Blackwell, Matt Alfano and Alex Parker cleared 5’10” to take second with a grade specific and team assignments are based accordingly. All MacKenzie and Jonathan Henry finished third with a time of 11:03.03. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 participants MUST BE enrolled in Kindergarten through 10th grade. PLEASE NOTE: DEADLINE FOR ON-TIME REGISTRATION IS JANUARY 15, 2010. ALL REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED AFTER JAN. 15TH WILL BE SUBJECT TO A $35 LATE FEE. See you in the Spring !!

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It was that excit- Englese, Gillian Burks, Kate Evans and Rebecca Shimonov finished For years, Bob Urciuoli had heard entombed for almost 50 years!” right field February 2. ing,” Blue Devil Head Coach Jack his father Joe talk about a box of stuff Joe’s box of stuff provided his son Martin said. “The distance boys were fourth in the 4x200 with a time of Another team in the diary was called IS IT JUST ME … 1:52.35, and Blue Devils Ashley from his youth that he had kept in the with an interesting glimpse into life in the “Stars Softball Team,” which might Or does anybody else think there tough as well. Bobby McKeon was attic. For years, the younger “Urch” Westfield during the latter part of the have been short for North Stars Ath- was something rotten in Flemington/ big in the high jump. Jon Henry had a Edwards, Lily Burtness, Daniella Ciampa and Eileen Clark placed sixth would go on a “treasure hunt” and see Depression. letic Club, who are often mentioned in Raritan Township when the Board of big lead off in the sprint medley and if he could find that box, but he never Joe grew up at 512 Central Avenue, a the diary and played in the Community Education recently voted 6-1 to not 4x4 as well as a great anchor in the at 1:56.67. found it. block off South Avenue, and across the Englese, Burke, Devon Cacchione Softball League. The Stars’ roster: name the Hunterdon Central High 4x2. It really was a total team effort!” About six months ago, 92-year-old street from Mildred Angelo, his future Dom Urciuoli, second base School Field House in honor of the Blue Devils Sam Tooley, Scrudato, and Megan Byrnes took third in the Joe Urciuoli (Westfield High School wife. He and his buddies, including Frank Feely, first base school’s legendary wrestling coach and Jack Leahy and Cusick finished sec- 4x400 at 4:24.51, while Edwards, (WHS) ’37) and his wife sold their old Mount Howarth, spent many days Joe Simonetti, center field 35-year athletic director Russ Riegel? ond in the 4x800 with a time of Cook, Burtness and Jen Porch took house at 749 West Broad Street, after watching his cousins Dom (’33), a three- Charlie Raba, shortstop Love him or loathe him, you had to 8:27.34. Cranford Cougars Jeff Sun, fourth at 4:24.79. Blue Devils Tierny living there for 58 years, since 1951. year starter at fullback and second base), Frank Viteka, left field respect the guy who single-handedly George El-Khoury, Billy Haussner Cummings, Emily Harris, Shannon When the new owners were remodeling and Tony (’36), a basketballer, play for Joe DiFrancesco, right field put the school on the athletic map of and Dan Cleary finished fourth at Mooney and Alyssa Hatch finished the attic, some sheet rock walls were WHS, sleigh riding at “Manor Hill” and Bob Johnson, catcher New Jersey – unless you were a board 8:40.68. Blue Devils Connor Shields, fifth in the distance medley relay at torn down and there, behind the wall, hitching rides by grabbing car bumpers Charles Ortlep, third base member. Helfand, Nick Polak and Dave 14:08.98. Cougars Shimonov, Burke, was Joe’s box of stuff, including a diary on snow-covered roads. The kids back Joe Urciuoli, pitcher And this from a school that named Fishman finished sixth in the shuttle Megan Schetlich and Bryanna Grant he’d kept during his high school years. then also apparently played a lot of Charles Miller, manager its football field after a basketball hurdles with a time of 34.57. finished sixth in the shuttle hurdles “Apparently when my room was be- cards and shot craps, and for some big Many of the local teams and leagues coach! Ironically, Riegel, who “retired” The Raiders girls tied for seventh with a time of 36.38. Blue Devils ing made in the attic, in 1959, the car- money they would caddy at were sponsored by Andrew Viglianti, from Central in 1992, and is now liv- in their meet with a total of 14. Rahway Alex Hawkins and Porch placed sixth penter accidentally walled off a section Shackamaxon for a dollar for a loop. who owned a shoe store on Central ing, and still coaching, in Kentucky, is took top honors with a 40 total. in the high jump with a height of 9’2”. containing my father’s box of stuff,” And there were the always-changing Avenue, and was the father of WHS being inducted into Central’s Hall of Cranford placed 12th with 11 points said Bob (’67), the starting center on the movies at the Rialto, sometimes as many athletes Ron (’61) and Drew (’69). Fame in March. and Westfield took 13th with nine Raider Icemen Beat 1966 WHS football team and now Dr. as six different movies every week. A couple years after high school and ‘WE’RE NO. 37!’ points. Raiders Kim Wenson with a Bob, a local chiropractor. “The box was Oh, and they had organized baseball all the fun things in the box of stuff, Joe What’s all this fuss about President toss of 35’2”, Osa Ebose at 34’5” and J.P. Stevens, 6-3 and softball leagues, complete with a Urciuoli was one of the first people Barack Obama trying to fix/improve Danielle Schweitzer at 32’2” com- Sophomore forwards Steve Cliff Black Invt’l schedule and playoff system. Among the drafted in the armed forces. His “gang” our country’s health care system? Ac- bined for a distance of 101’9” to win players on Joe’s teams were his younger of buddies had a party for him the day cording to geographic.org, the World Rachko and Alex Markovitz each brother Willy (’40, aka Babe), a three- the shot put. The meet record was netted two goals as the Scotch Track Meet Results: before he left, and a huge throng of Health Organization (WHO) ranked year starter at WHS in basketball and townspeople showed up at the train the health care systems of 190 coun- listed at 100’5” by Union in 2009. Plains-Fanwood High School ice Westfield High School senior Raiders Laura Bruce, Justine baseball, and cousin Dom. Joe played station the next day to see him off. The tries and the U.S.A. came in 37th. hockey team defeated J.P. Stevens, Jhakyse Williams led a trio of Blue outfield on the 1937 WHS baseball team newspaper clippings are all there, in Woo-hoo! Awwwright! Way to go Valdes, Lauren Williams and Erin 6-3, at Warinanco Rink in Roselle Devils, who finished 2-3-4 in the 55- Pierce placed fourth in the 4x800 that went 0-6 and then canceled the rest Joe’s box of stuff. USA! We’re No. 37! We’re No. 37! on January 6. Goalie Jason Breit meter dash at the Cliff Black Invita- of its season, due to “lack of a playing “I know my dad and Mount Howarth We’re … Huh? Wait a minute. That with a time of 11:00.19, and Cranford made 50 stops for the Raiders. tional at Drew University in Madison Cougars Astrid Adriens, Anegra field,” according to the Hi’s Eye. He was hung out a lot, going to the movies and means 36 teams, I mean countries, are on January 6. Williams crossed in interested in a career in journalism, but probably hoisting a beer or two while better than us? Costa Rica? Chile? 6.78, followed by Andrew Gates at “he lacked parental direction and confi- playing cards or shooting craps,” said Morocco? Colombia? Ireland? JAYNE BERNSTEIN 6.87 and Ian McKenzie at 6.95. dence, so the dream unfortunately died,” Bob, whose daughter Natalie (’95) was Greece? Portugal? Malta? Sales Associate Blue Devil Jon Henry finished sec- according to his son. a ground-breaking player on the first Chile? Colombia? Malta? Chile? NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award: 1997-2008 ond in the 600-meters with a time of Columbus School, which was built WHS “boys” ice hockey team. But haven’t the TV and radio talking Direct Line: (908) 301-2006 1:25.27 and Scotch Plains-Fanwood in 1928 – across from the Inspection “My dad had a Model T when he heads been telling everybody that we Cell Phone: (908) 403-9330 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Station parking lot, on Grandview be- E-mail: [email protected] Raider Matt Alfano placed sixth at was 18. He bought it for $35 and sold have the best, the finest, the greatest 1:28.68. Blue Devil Tyler Cusick tween Windsor and Myrtle avenues – it a few years later for $50. Since it was health care system in the history of the crossed second in the 1,000-meters and torn down in 1973, was the site of the Depression, he was the ‘go-to’ guy entire known and unknown universe? NEW CONSTRUCTION with a time of 2:47.03 and teammates many of the games. The diary notes for automobile transportation. But it Why, they ask, should we consider Ryan Scrudato and Mike Kelley fin- one team he was on was the “Champi- seems, at least from what he tells me, changing it? ished 4-5 with respective times of ons of the Junior YMCA Softball those guys were more interested in Apparently what they’re telling the 2:47.83 and 2:49.49. Blue Devil An- League in 1937” and had this roster: male bonding than chasing babes.” gullible is – surprise, surprise – not drew Kirna placed fourth in the 3,200 Harry Graves, second base DID YOU KNOW? quite true, according to the WHO, with a time of 10:08.96. Raider Lamar Nick Piscopo, third base From 1890-1900, the town’s high whose top three countries are France, Parkes finished second in the 55- Willy Urciuoli, shortstop school was known as Lincoln High Italy and San Marino. (Sweden and hurdles with a time of 8.03, and Mount Howarth, left field School and was located on what is now Canada, two countries the talking heads Channaoui tied for fourth in the high Joe Urciuoli, center field, pitcher Temple Place (Academy Place back like to bring up, are Nos. 23 and 30, jump with a height of 5’8”. Raider J. Walker, catcher then). respectively.) E. Chaplin, pitcher From 1900-1916, the high school Let’s put this into a sports context. Kim Wenson placed second in the J. Piscopo, right field girls shot put with a shove of 33’10.5” was known as Washington High School Imagine a 32-team bracket, like the old John DeStefanis, first base and was located on Elm Street, be- pre-television over saturation of the followed by Osa Ebose at 32’10.25”. Subs: Nate Viglianti and Monk, tween what is now Orchard and Wal- NCAA Basketball Tournament. If they nut streets. allowed five at-large teams/countries, From 1916-1952, the high school No. 37 America would go up against was finally known as Westfield High No. 28 Israel in a play-in game, the School and was located on the corner winner likely facing No. 5 Malta. With 109 Virginia St., Westfield OPEN HOUSE: SUN. 1/17 1-4PM of Walnut and Elm Streets. a couple of upsets and a shocker over Spacious and absolutely turn-key, this center hall Colonial has been beautifully renovated The current high school opened on No. 4 Andorra (wherever that is), the and expanded in the last two years. Upgrades include richly stained hardwood floors, Dorian Road (when will the portion of U.S. would take on top-seeded France custom tile work, granite countertops, and deep moldings. The flowing floor plan incorporates Dorian between Rahway Avenue and – if it survived the Chili-Australia win- formal living and dining rooms, a gorgeous kitchen open to an oversized family room, and Trinity Place be renamed Devils ner – in the semifinals. Victory fries vs. convenient powder room and mud room. On the second floor is the new master suite, with Drive?) on February 4, 1952. French fries. Ooh-lah-lah! a large bedroom, walk-in closet with custom built-ins, and terrific master bath featuring LID ON THE HOOP DEVIL OF THE WEEK two sinks and an oversized spa shower. There are three additional bedrooms, each with Three things about the WHS girls This week’s winner of a free sub hardwood floors and a double closet with custom built-ins. Completing the second floor basketball team’s recent loss to Scotch from Mike the new owner at Westfield are the full bath and laundry room. An open staircase leads up to the third floor bonus Plains-Fanwood (SP-F): Subs (261 South Avenue East) is Diana room, perfect as a home office or playroom. Additional living space is found in the basement 1) The Devils shot just 28 percent Venezia. The senior had 26 points, nine recreation room, where wall-to-wall carpet and electric baseboard heat provide a cozy from the floor (15-for-53) and 39 per- rebounds and five blocks against SP-F. atmosphere. Conveniences include a central vacuum system, two-zone gas heating and cent (7 of 18) from the foul line; The Devil’s Den appears Thursday central air, and a two car detached garage with automatic door opener. $679,000. 2) The normally steal-crazed duo of in The Westfield Leader during the COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Amanda Markowski and Katie Ponce school year. 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By FRED LECOMTE get all the way back,” Blue Devil bucket 12 points, aided by Nolasco Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Head Coach Kevin Everly said. “Lin- and Fusaro’s three-baggers, Jarrett Calhoun sank eight of his den is a great defensive team, and Sabatino’s four points and a two- game-leading 14 points in the third you’re going to turn the ball over at point bucket by Margolis. quarter to lead the No. 9 Linden High times. As a whole, I felt we really did Entering the fourth quarter, Linden School boys basketball team to a 60- well against their pressure and got seized its biggest lead of the game, 42- 49 victory over Westfield in Westfield some easy baskets.” 31, but the Blue Devils responded with on January 5. Trying to rebound from The Blue Devils established good some strong rebounding, a few steals a very low scoring second quarter, the ball and pressure defense to play even and brilliant inside passing. Fusaro took 5-0 Tigers found the mark in the third with the Tigers in the first quarter. advantage of too much elbowroom as quarter and pulled away from a 19- Hess banged in a 3-pointer; Sabatino he nailed his second 3-pointer from 19, halftime tie with a 21-12 third scored four, including two from the center perimeter, to cut the deficit to Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times quarter sprint. stripe, and Rogers sank a jumper as eight, 57-49, with 2:45 remaining. Ti- INFLICTING A LOT OF PUNISHMENT…Blue Devil Chris Tomasso, top, works over Highlander Steven Shuanberg to Junior forward Ryan Hess led the the quarter ended 11-11. ger Tourice Jones was fouled on a suc- get some back points in the 160-lb. bout on January 8. Tomasso won 8-5. 3-2 Blue Devils with 14 points and The Blue Devils showed flare and cessful lay-up and made the free throw, netted nine of his points in the fourth kept pace in the second quarter, led to seal the Linden victory. KIM PINS; BARBER, HENRY GET MAJORITY DECISIONS quarter. Senior forward Pat Sabatino, by Rogers and Nolasco striking from Linden 11 8 21 20 60 who had a fine game with eight re- long range and Margolis hitting both Westfield 11 8 12 18 49 bounds, put in 12 points. Guards Max of his free throws that tied the game Fusaro sank eight points, including at 19-19. Online Cougar Exclusive Highlander Matmen Rumble two 3-pointers, and Hugo Nolasco The story, however, was quite dif- dropped in two from three-point ferent for the Tigers after the break, Union County Wrestling: range. Point guard Jaraad Rogers had as their passes were successfully get- For Cranford High School sports, five points, including one three-bag- ting to their men and their shots were check out the Online Exclusive Cou- hitting the mark. After Nolasco suc- Past WF Blue Devils, 44-27 ger, and forward Drew Margolis gar pages at – www.goleader.com – scored four points. cessfully hit his 3-pointer, the Blue Go to bottom of main page – Click “Linden got hot in the third quarter, Devils appeared to be dazed, as Lin- Cougar Pages. Union County By FRED LECOMTE I would be stronger there. Our condi- lead to 26-24. making four three-pointers within a den unloaded with a 21-point tram- Wrestling results will be on the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tioning is real good, so I took it to this “First period, he took me down, but span of three minutes. We fought pling, including a 12-0 run to take a following page. “Intensity” could describe the atti- kid. I used singles to get him down. I did not give up and fought hard on back with some good perimeter shoot- 40-31 lead. Westfield managed to Online Exclusive Cougar pages tude of the young Governor On top, I got him in a headlock, bottom. When on top, which is a ing, with Hess attacking the basket can also be accessed by clicking Livingston High School wrestlers as bottomed down to the mat, got him natural position for me, I just fol- that cut the lead to five with two Probitas Verus Honos on “Archives”. they hosted Westfield and presented into a cradle and got some back points. lowed him, brought him back, trapped minutes left; however, we could not them with a 44-27 defeat on January I tired him out trying to get the pin, his arm and got the fall,” Kim said. 8. The Highlanders harvested four but a tech is good,” Henry said. The Highlanders sealed the victory pins, two decisions and two forfeits Christian Barber worked over High- with falls at 189 and 215, and a forfeit to up their record to 3-1. lander Pat Eichner at 145 with his win at heavy weight. “On the positive end, Brian Henry, takedowns and several tilts, to gain a “Taking nothing away, Westfield Christian Barber, Chris Tomasso and 10-2, majority decision to narrow the kids are extremely fundamentally Bill Kim came to wrestle today, but it Highlander’s team lead to 22-15. sound. They never quit out there and is tough to win when only four kids “I wrestled Pat since I was a little kid wrestle very hard. We had a little bit show up,” said Westfield Head Coach and knew what to expect. I got my more than they did in some of the spots Glen Kurz. takedowns off pretty good tonight, got whereby we matched up okay. It was a Blue Devil Mike Kalimtzis had a in deep on the high crotch, had his leg competitive match, and it was very rock-and-rumble bout with Jonathan up in the air a couple of times and close. I did not know what they had at Mele at 103-lbs. Kalimtzis scored a dominated him on my feet. Basically, I 215 and I was lucky a little bit. My first-period takedown and added a re- did what I planned to do.” Barber said. little three pounder (Jonathan Mele) is versal in the second period to grab a 4- GL freshman Shane Haddad at 152 a pleasure to watch. For 90-lbs., he 3 victory. Highlander Ryne Morrison worked over Erik Gozdieski to gain a went up against an accomplished kid. received a forfeit at 112-lbs. Anthony 13-5, majority decision. A very excit- He never surrendered, got beat, 4-3, DeFranco (119-lbs) pinned Anthony ing bout took place at 160. Blue Devil but was in that match all the way,” said Aldana with a cradle in 1:50. Chris Tomasso and Steven Shuanberg Highlander Coach Rick Iocono. At 125-lbs., Blue Devil Reece were locked in a 3-3 tie. Midway in 103: - Kalimtzis (W) d Mele, 4-3 Zakarin received a forfeit, then High- the third period, Tomasso warded off 112: - Morrison (GL) won forfeit lander Mike Stepien pinned Troy a low single leg, slipped in a grape- 119: - DeFranco (GL) p Aldana, 1:50 Skibitsky in 1:11 at 130-lbs. Joe Hoy vine maneuver and stretched his op- 125: - Zakarin (W) won forfeit 130: - Sepien (GL) p Skibitsky, 1:11 registered a 14-2, majority decision ponent out to claim an 8-5, triumph. 135: - Hoy (GL) md Yingling, 14-2 over Jey Yingling at 135-lbs to give “I knew I had to watch some of his 140: - Henry (W) md Orozco, 17-2 Governor Livingston a 22-6 lead. But trickier moves and the Peterson roll, 145: - Barber (W) md Eichner, 10-2 the Blue Devils were about to present because they are a roll team. Overall, 152: - Haddad (GL) md Gozdieski, 13-5 160: - Tomasso (W) d Shuanburg, 8-5 the meat of their lineup. Brian Henry, I wanted to be tough on my feet, hit the 171: - Kim (W) p Heissler, 2:57 wrestling down at 140-lbs, swarmed under-hook hard and snap him to the 189: - Frank Colder (GL) p Kieran Cline, all over Victor Orozco, utilizing a mat. Our coach is big on that and we 1:22 215: - William O’Sullivan (GL) p Tom Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times host of single-leg takedowns to claim win in the third period,” Tomasso said. GOING FOR THE REBOUND…Blue Devil Pat Sabatino, center, goes for the rebound in the game against Linden on Snyder, 1:00 a 17-2, technical fall. At 171 lbs, Bill Kim showed Zach Hwt: - Anthony Manganiello (GL) won January 5. Sabatino finished with eight rebounds and 12 points. “I had to get down in weight, knew Heissler the lights in 2:57 to cut GL’s forfeit

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VUONO, DEVIA, FOOTE, STEINFELD RECORD BIG WINS Blue Devil Boys Top Cougar Cagers SPF Raider Matmen Ransack CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 rebounds, got into the inside/outside scoring act with Hess and Rogers in the second half when he scored all 10 Union Farmer Matmen, 44-13 of his points. “We like to work an outside and Mike Zuena to his back in 53 sec- inside game. We like to see him be- By DAVID B. CORBIN to end the bout. cause he is really strong both ways,” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times onds, using a half nelson, at 130-lbs., At 145-lbs., Raider Josh Foote used Luke Vuono and John Devia pulled then Raider Jawan Gaines pinned Rogers said of Sabatino. a slip-through takedown and a pair of Cougar center Will Green was as off some key victories as a rapidly Julien Beve in 50 seconds at 135-lbs. duck-under takedowns to down improving Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raider Mike Steinfeld looked im- cold as ice and missed all six of his Whmid Whitted, 6-2, then Vuono shots from the field and all four of his High School wrestling team snared pressive when he mangled Ricky clamped John Sedillo in a two-point the visiting Union Farmers, 44-13, on Rangel via 15-0, 5:39 technical fall at free throws. Green finished with eight cradle nearfall and added an escape rebounds, a steal and a blocked shot. January 8. A fine across the board 140-lbs. He hit a double-leg takedown to win his 152-lb. bout, 3-2. performance yielded 10 individual in the first period then added another Grier, who had two rebounds and an Facing a tough opponent in Kris assist, returned in the second half and victories of the 14 bouts for the 2-4 takedown and a Jimmy John nearfall Florendo at 160-lbs., Devia scored a Raiders. in the second period. After a nice managed only a three-pointer. Greg double-leg takedown to send the bout Goode (two rebounds, two steals) hit The first two contested bouts ended shoulder roll reversal, Steinfeld added into overtime, where he added an- quickly as Raider Sean Cannon turned a cradle nearfall and another nearfall a three-pointer and finished with seven other takedown to win, 4-2, to give points. Chris Gross had four points the Raiders a 26-0 team lead. and a rebound. Point guard Sean Trot- The Farmers won by majority deci- ter (two rebound, assist) hit a three- sion at 171-lbs. and by decision at David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times A MAD SCRAMBLE FOR THE BALL…Blue Devils Erika Jakub, No. 11, and pointer and finished with five points. 189-lbs., then Raider Andrew Jacobs Gab Cerami, No. 23 center, and Raider Taylor Sebolao, No. 23, scramble for Nick Pace had three points and Joey scored a pair of counter takedowns possession of the ball on January 5. Papandrea had two points and a pair and a reversal to defeat Joe Brignoni, of rebounds. 6-1, at 215-lbs. Talented Farmer heavy- “They packed the ball in on us, and weight Kyle Crowley demonstrated unfortunately we weren’t able to make his quickness with three takedowns Raiders’ 15-0, 2nd Q Run Jars any shots from the perimeter. They and an escape to defeat Anthony take away the inside, and you only Tufaro, 7-2, then Farmer Bryan have the outside,” coach Huber said. Villacres hung on to grasp a 1-0 vic- Blue Devil Lady Cagers, 53-42 “We were 3-for-15 from the foul line tory over Lucas Cinafonte at 103-lbs. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 and 3-for-19 from 3-point range. That to make the team score 29-13. doesn’t really bode too well, so we Raider Danny Cardoza wasted no Ponce had three points, two rebounds and kept us going.” got to bounce back tomorrow for a time at 112-lbs. when he recorded a and a steal, while freshman Erika “I get worried sometimes that game [Union Catholic].” 31-second fall, using a half nelson, to Jakub had five rebounds, a pair of people are too emotional. Some Both teams have beaten a common put Paul Sangolqur to sleep. Raider assists and two points. Sara Nelson people operate better when their emo- opponent, Rahway, so such a lopsided Devon Ausbon scored a takedown, an and Gab Cerami (three rebounds) tions go very high,” coach Ryan said. score may have been unexpected. escape and a penalty point to grab a 4- had two points each. “When Evie came out and hit that “A lot of people look at common 2 victory over Jorge Bergman at 119- Klotz finished with 10 points, in- three [pointer], I was like, ‘it’s okay! opponents, but there are a lot of dy- lbs. The final scheduled bout of the cluding a pair of three-pointers, and If that is what you do when you get namics that change the aspect of evening never took place as the Farm- junior guard Rebecca Kreyer, who mad, then go ahead.’ ” games. There are a lot of things in ers spared a sacrificial lamb being had four assists and two rebounds, That emotional attitude coupled basketball with mismatches, strengths offered to Raider star Tristan Bundy sank eight points. Freshmen forwards, with confidence paid off a minute and weaknesses. Sometimes you get at 125-lbs. Renee Oliver (three rebounds) and later as the Raiders began a 15-0 run with somebody, who has the strength BOUT SEQUENCE: Taylor Sebolao, bucketed 11 and 10 to seize a 29-25 lead at the half. The that you can really exploit,” coach 130: — Cannon (S) p Zuena, :53 points, respectively, with Sebolao Blue Devils attempted to thaw the Everly said. “I felt that Green and 135: — Gaines (S) p Beve, :59 hitting a pair from three-point range. chill of their shooting in the second Grier were two guys, who needed to 140: — Steinfield (S) tf Rangel, 15-0, “We knew that they had some good quarter and oozed back to narrow 5:39 be slowed down, and we did a phe- 145: — Foote (S) d Wymid, 6-2 shooters. Our biggest problem today the Raiders’ lead to 36-34 entering nomenal job team defense wise of 152: — Vuono (S) d Sedillo, 3-2 was rebounding. They out-rebounded the final quarter. Peterson, with as- shutting down Green. Last year, he 160: — Devia (S) d Florendo, 4-2 OT us,” Blue Devil Head Coach Joe sists from Klotz, scored the first four scored 20 on us. That really chal- 171: — Omar Shehaiber (U) md Marino said. “They definitely hit the points of the quarter, and the Raid- Sebastian Rosen lenged Pat to go out show that he is 189: — Rashaan Richardson (U) d Mike boards on us. That’s for sure!” ers’ confidence level skyrocketed the better player. Last year Green McFarlane, 5-0 Venezia gave the 1-5 Blue Devils a again with a 14-3 run until Ponce showed that he was, but Pat showed 215: — Jacobs (S) d Brignoni, 6-1 big boost, scoring nine of her points and Venezia finally ended the Blue today that he was. Sometimes Hwt: — Crowley (U) d Tufaro, 7-2 in a 16-7, first-quarter run, but at the Devils’ frigid shooting spell. But it 103: — Villacres (U) d Cinafonte, 1-0 Cranford gets their perimeter shoot- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 112: — Cardoza (S) p Sangolqur, :31 beginning of the second quarter, Klotz was too little too late. ing going, but they never did today, EN ROUTE TO A BIG WIN…Raider John Devia, top, scored a pair of takedowns 119: — Ausbon (S) d Bergman, 4-2 slowly dribbled down the center of “[Confidence] That’s the first thing to beat Farmer Kris Florendo, 4-2, in his 160-lb bout on January 8. which also allowed us to sag down 125: — Bundy (S) won forfeit the court, banged her first three- we talk about every time we have a and take away Green.” pointer and the momentum seemed to game,” Peterson said. “Go in with it, change. Westfield 9 8 13 15 45 keep it up, stay with it and leave with Cranford 0 4 9 11 24 “That’s what perked us up,” it! Today, we did exactly that.” “Our success is evidenced in our results.” Peterson said. “When Evie comes “We got cold. They controlled the down and pops that point, that just boards, and that was the game,” added Devil Matmen Rock Michael Scott, Manager gets everybody else pumped, and coach Marino. Glen Ridge, 61-9 when we take that run, everybody just Westfield 16 9 9 8 42 gets excited. That put us in the lead Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 7 22 7 17 53 The Westfield High School wres- Congratulations Agents of the Month! tling team defeated Glen Ridge, 61- 9, in Madison on January 9. BOUT SEQUENCE: 189: — No match 215: — Dean Cleary (G) d Tom Snyder, 8-4 Hwt: — Sergio Rodrigues (G) won for- feit 103: — Mike Kalimtzis (W) p Nick Spitaletta, :54 112: — Pat Currie (W) p Phil Chierico, :34 119: — Anthony Aldana (W) p Matt Markowitz, 2:54 Experience, Jayne Bernstein Kimberley Haley Frank D. Isoldi Sales Associate Sales Associate Broker Sales Associate 125: — Reece Zakarin (W) won forfeit Trust, Reliability & Service 130: — Troy Skibitsky (W) md Mike Spitaletta, 12-3 135: — Kevin Castillo (W) won forfeit 140: — Brian Henry (W) d John Grimaldi, 3-0 145: — Westfield won forfeit 152: — Christian Barber (W) p Evan Gerbino, 2:40 160: — Erik Gozdieski (W) p Peter Orbach, :26 171: — Bill Kim (W) won forfeit

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 14, 2010 Page 13 See it all on the web in color . . . www.goleader.com PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD Kimberley Aslanian Haley The following resolution is an exact copy of the resolution adopted by the Westfield Town Council at its Special Meeting of January 5, 2010. #1 REALTOR COLDWELL BANKER’S WESTFIELD OFFICE ~ BUYER CONTROLLED SALES 2007 & 2008 Claire J. Gray #2 REALTOR COLDWELL BANKER’S WESTFIELD OFFICE ~ OVERALL PRODUCTION 2007 & 2008 Town Clerk NJAR CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PLATINUM LEVEL 2007 & 2008 Be it resolved that the Town Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. is hereby resched- uled for Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey. 1 T - 1/14/10, The Times Fee: $13.77 PUBLIC NOTICE GARWOOD PLANNING BOARD UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY CHRISTMAS CHAMPS…The St. Helen’s eighth grade boys CYO basketball 2010 MEETING DATES team won the OLMV Christmas Tournament held from December 26 through TAKE NOTICE THAT the following meet- December 30 in Middlesex Township. The team consisted of Thomas Anderson, ing dates have been established for the Chris Arena, Tyler Bowman, Conor Finn, Conor Gelson, Chris Kattak, Alex Garwood Planning Board. Meetings be- Loffredo, Sean Mullman, Connor O’Donnell, Joe Santry and Chris Sweeney. 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PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Township of Scotch Plains will require the services of a Public Defender during 2010; and WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Scotch Plains adopted a resolution on January l0, 2006 pursuant to N.J.S.A. l9:44A-20.4, et seq. known as the “New Jersey Campaign Contributions and Expenditures Reporting Act”; which es- tablished a fair and open process for the award of certain contracts with a value in excess of $l7,500.00 per year, where those contracts are not subject to public bidding or competitive contracting under the New Jersey Locqal Public Contracts Law; and WHEREAS, Requests for Qualifications and proposals for the said contract were advertised at least ten (10) days before the proposals were to be submitted; and WHEREAS, the Township Manager and PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE EVENT SUNDAY 1~4PM the Township Clerk have received and ® opened the proposals in public and the MEET YOUR WEICHERT, REALTORS NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIALIST 651 SHADOWLAWN DRIVE, WESTFIELD Township Council evaluated any proposal on the basis of being the most advanta- Prestigious Shadowlawn Drive is the backdrop for this magnificent 5BR Tudor built in 1928 with geous to the Township of Scotch Plains, price and other factors being considered; Ana DeFigueiredo exceptional craftsmanship and architectural integrity. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN in Cranford on January 7. pointer, dished out four assists, had Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “I credit the way we play defense to three rebounds and two steals, and Stubborn defense has been the her. When I played at Union Catholic, added two blocked shots. But when trademark of Union Catholic High we were a huge defensive team, and I the Vikings made their only threat School girls basketball Head Coach brought that over when I came to with a 10-0 run at the end of the second Kathy Matthews, who has harvested Cranford,” said coach Huber, who quarter and at the beginning of the more than 600 career victories using graduated in 2001. “We work on de- third quarter to narrow the Cougars’ that method, and she has taught her fense constantly. We talk about al- lead to 18-17, Webb got her team back former players very well. ways doing the little things, and that’s on track to roll with an 8-0 run. Cranford Cougar Head Coach what has been helping us these days “Jamie! I always say to her, ‘you Jackie Huber, who played for coach to have good leads on teams and win are me on the floor.’ So when you see Matthews when she notched her the games.” things getting out of hand and you see 500th win, learned well as her team Senior tri-captain Jamie Webb kept people in the wrong spots, you need gave the Vikings a dose of their own the 5-1 Cougars focused both offen- to help them out and tell them where medicine with a strong defensive sively and defensively. She pumped in they need to be,” coach Huber said. effort, which led to a 38-21 victory a team-high 16 points, including a 3- CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ON HIS WAY TO VICTORY…Cougar Brian Buontempo, right, recorded a takedown, a sit-out-turn-in reversal and a three-point cradle to grab a 7-1 victory over Nick McElroy at 125-lbs. BRADY, GIACCIO, BUONTEMPO, PELLINO GRAB WINS No. 8 Brearley Bears Silence Cranford Wrestlers, 52-18

By DAVID B. CORBIN on to win, 5-3. For Brady, the number five was a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “We are trying to push him in the charm and so was the number three. Bears were not hibernating, de- direction of being more offensive. Brady amassed five takedowns on spite a very cold winter, when the Hopefully in the upcoming matches, Rob Schielke, four that were double- Cranford High School wrestling team he will be more aggressive. We hope leg tackles. Three put Schielke on his traveled to Kenilworth to face eighth- that a match like this will open his back and the final one ended the bout ranked David Brearley on January 6. eyes and make him be a little more in 5:56 to make the score 10-6. The Bears won 10 of the 14 bouts and aggressive,” coach Torsone said. “The first 30 seconds was to feel grabbed a 52-18 victory, but the score “At 152, it doesn’t get any better him out. See what he had! I didn’t was not indicative of the talent on the than that. They are quality kids. We know anything about him. I went out 5-1 Cougars’ team. were fortunate in some. We hit some there and said, ‘all right! Take him David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times The majority of the bouts were big moves when it mattered,” said down the first time and everything BATTLING FOR THE BALL…Cougar senior Jamie Webb, No. 15, battles a Viking for possession of the ball. Webb hotly contested, especially two that Bear Head Coach Brian Luciani. “The will be OK.’ I just put on a takedown pumped in a team-high 16 points, including a 3-pointer, dished out four assists, had three rebounds and two steals, and added were won by the Bears. The first quick pin by Allen [Phillips], the of- show on him,” Brady explained. “I two blocked shots. came in the 125-lb class where Cou- ficial yelled two and the kid thought tried to tech him at first, but I said, gar Matt DiGiovanni faced four-year the match was over.” ‘Team points! I’m the captain, so I veteran Allen Phillips, who initiated “It happens sometimes. I am sure, kept going for the pin. He was wres- the scoring with an ankle pick later on in the season we will see them tling tough, and then the third time, I takedown. DiGiovanni added a pair again, and those kids will get them just got him with it and stuck him. I of escapes to send the bout into over- back, but for now, that’s what hap- was thinking that we work way to time, but Phillips caught him off- pened,” said Cougar team captain Joe hard to let this one go by. We were guard and took him straight to his Brady, who had an exciting bout of still in it for a while. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN against Linden on Tuesday,” said Blue rebounds, got into the inside/outside Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Devil point guard Jaraad Rogers, who scoring act with Hess and Rogers in Rejection not only came in the way netted 12 points, including a pair of the second half when he scored all 10 of senior Pat Sabatino’s four blocked 3-pointers, and added four assists, of his points. shots but also from the efforts of the four rebounds and two steals. “We like to work an outside and entire defense, as the Westfield High The 2-3 Cougars were barely able to inside game. We like to see him be- School boys basketball team stifled get a good shot off because of the Blue cause he is really strong both ways,” the Cranford Cougars, 45-24, in Devils’ stubborn defense, and the fact Rogers said of Sabatino. Cranford on January 7. that their primary shooter, Kendall Cougar center Will Green was as The 4-2 Blue Devils, who have Grier, got into foul trouble early in the cold as ice and missed all six of his been playing strong defense all sea- first quarter did not help matters. shots from the field and all four of his son, felt this win was imperative after “He got two fouls in the first two free throws. Green finished with eight suffering a 60-49 setback to 11th- minutes. We were never able to get rebounds, a steal and a blocked shot. ranked Linden on January 5. into any flow,” Cougar Head Coach Grier, who had two rebounds and an “We gave up a lot of points to Ryan Huber said. assist, returned in the second half and

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times CONTRIBUTING WELL ON DEFENSE…Cougar senior Taylor D’Antico had four rebounds, two points, a steal, an assist and two blocks against the Union Cathloic Vikings. The Cougars won 38-21. Lady Cougars Stall Lady Viking Cagers, 38-21

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “On offense, they (Vikings) want “We have been playing all our life, 3 lead. Miller finished with 10 points, us to fall asleep, and they keep pass- since like third grade together,” Webb two assists and two rebounds. ing [the ball] around,” Webb ex- said. “We really know what type of “She is awesome! Every practice, plained. “Our coach said, ‘you have basketball we want to play as a team. she is making like 10 out of 11. She to play the ball. Play harder! Get the We work well together because we was off the first couple of games, and timing of the ball, and we needed to both like give-and-goes, and I pass now she is starting to get back on,” talk more on defense.’ We did that!” out to her. She has a good jump shot Webb said. “We have a lot of talent, The offensive turnaround in the and I am better going to the basket.” and a few years from now they are third quarter that continued into the “That Danielle Gross and Jamie going to be amazing.” fourth quarter was a result of Webb’s Webb give-and-go is something that “She has been struggling from the and center/tri-captain Danielle they started doing on their own. Now, outside. We have been working on Gross’s working of a smooth give- we even made a play out of it,” coach seeing the floor more and going to the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GETTING INTO FOUL TROUBLE EARLY…Cougar Kendall Grier, with ball, got into foul trouble early in the first and-go connection. Gross, who led Huber said. “It is working!” basket,” coach Huber said. “She started quarter and had to sit out until the third quarter. Grier, who had two rebounds and an assist, returned in the second half the team with eight rebounds, buck- Sophomore Morgan Miller got the the game going to the basket, then she and managed only a 3-pointer. eted four points and had three assists, Cougars’ offense rolling by banging pulled out and her shots started falling. while adding a blocked shot. a pair of 3-pointers and a two-bagger I was happy to see that. It’s finally Linden in the second half. We gave up With Rogers’ outside shooting and managed only a 3-pointer. Greg in the first quarter, which led to an 11- clicking. I was a shooter in high school, only 19 in the first half but had some junior forward Ryan Hess’s inside Goode (2 rebounds, 2 steals) hit a 3- so I know what it is like when you have breakdowns, but this year we have penetration, the Blue Devils won the pointer and finished with seven points. #ARINSURANCEWITH Lady Cougars Hold Off those games where your shot is not on. been playing really good team de- first quarter, 9-0, then quietly rolled Chris Gross had four points and a You can’t get discouraged and keep fense,” Blue Devil Head Coach Kevin on to take a 17-4 lead at the half. rebound. Point guard Sean Trotter (2 Blue Devil Cagers, 46-40 doing it.” Everly said. “Our motto is always defense. De- rebounds, assist) hit a 3-pointer and 0%23/.!, The Cranford High School Freshman guard Jess McCoy pulled “We worked hard in practice. We fense first! We shut them down and finished with five points. Nick Pace girls basketball team improved down seven rebounds and had three have all this stuff down. We came out then our offense came along after- had three points and Joey Papandrea 3%26)#% to 6-2 with a 46-40 victory over points, two assists, a steal and a with the mental attitude that we wards,” Rogers said. had two points and a pair of rebounds. .OEXTRACHARGE host Westfield on January 12. blocked shot. Freshman Jenna Goeller needed a win because of that loss Sabatino, who finished with five “They packed the ball in on us, and The Cougars hit five 3-pointers (2 rebounds, assist) hit three points in unfortunately we weren’t able to make !T3TATE&ARM®YOUGETACOMPETITIVE in the third quarter to pull away the final quarter, and senior tri-cap- any shots from the perimeter. They RATEANDANAGENTDEDICATEDTO from the Blue Devils but had to tain Taylor D’Antico had four re- take away the inside, and you only HELPINGYOUGETTHECOVERAGETHATS bounds, two points, a steal, an assist have the outside,” coach Huber said. RIGHTFORYOU#ONTACTMETODAY hold off a last-minute surge. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN and two blocks. “We were 3-for-15 from the foul line NEXT WEEK’S EDITION. Union Catholic 3 10 4 4 21 and 3-for-19 from 3-point range. That Cranford 11 7 7 12 38 doesn’t really bode too well, so we got to bounce back tomorrow for a game [Union Catholic].” Cougar Pride Both teams have beaten a common opponent, Rahway, so such a lop- Christine Cosenza, Agent This page is reserved for Cranford High School sports only. sided score may have been unex- 2 Elm Street To make this weekly page a success, help pected. 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Publisher/Sports Editor) ATHLETE OF THE WEEK...Sophomore Chris Gross scored a career high of 21 Everly said. “I felt that Green and ,)+%!'//$.%)'("/2 Grier were two guys, who needed to 34!4%&!2-)34(%2%® [email protected] points, including 15 points in the first quarter to help the Cranford basketball team jump to a 24-7 lead on its way to a, 59-56, win over Union Catholic. be slowed down, and we did a phe- 3TATE&ARM-UTUAL!UTOMOBILE)NSURANCE#OMPANY nomenal job team defense wise of 3TATE&ARM)NDEMNITY#OMPANYs"LOOMINGTON ), Go Cougars! shutting down Green. Last year, he 0 STATEFARMCOMš scored 20 on us. That really chal- Cougar Snacks: lenged Pat to go out and show that he is the better player. Last year Green showed that he was, but Pat showed today that he was. Sometimes Cougar Cagers Rally, Cranford gets their perimeter shoot- What’s YOUR Resolution? ing going, but they never did today, which also allowed us to sag down Beat Viking Boys, 59-56 and take away Green.” Westfield 9 8 13 15 45 The Cranford High School boys steal. Will Green hit seven of 17 shots Cranford 0 4 9 11 24 basketball team recovered from its from the field and three of seven from loss to Westfield on January 7 and the line to finish with 17 points. He Cranford Cougars Top came from behind to defeat 3-2 Union also led the team with 14 rebounds, Catholic, 59-56, in Cranford on Janu- including five offensive. Kendall Grier Linden Swimmers ary 8. The game featured lopsided bucketed a pair of 3-pointers and The Cranford High School swim momentum swings by both teams. added three steals and three assists. team defeated Linden, 124.5-45.5, The Cougars were clanging on all Point guard Sean Trotter was 4-for- on January 7. cylinders in the first quarter with a 24- 7 from the field, including a 3-pointer, 200 medley relay: C (Gabriel Nino, Evan 7 run, but the Vikings won the second to finish with10 points. He had five Brawley, Megan Byrne, Brian Lue) 2:15.77 quarter, 18-7, to narrow the lead to 31- offensive rebounds, five acts of theft 200 free: Kelly Miller (C) 2:28.88 25 at the half. The Vikings continued and two assists. Greg Goode had three 200 IM: Kim Lopes (L) 2:52.05 their rampage in the third quarter to points, three assists and a steal. Nick 50 free: Christian Woo (C) 27.14 seize a 49-42 lead entering the fourth Pace had four assists, two points and 100 fly: Nicholas Kalafatis (C) 1:02.93 100 free: Jennifer Heine (C) 1:02.53 quarter, but the Cougars settled down a rebound. Joey Papandrea banged a 500 free: Robert Lento (C) 6:53.58 to win the final quarter 17-7. 3-pointer, and had an assist and a 200 free relay: C (Miller, Heine, Ivanna Sophomore Chris Gross banged in steal. Bryan Fitzsimmons had a pair Gomez, Kathleen French) 1:55.64 a career-high 21 points, which in- of rebounds and a blocked shot. 100 back: Nino (C) 1:17.88 100 breast: Connor Harkins (C) 1:17.6 cluded 10-for-15 from the field. He Union Catholic 7 18 24 7 56 400 free relay: C (Woo, Katie Pijanowski, had seven rebounds, an assist and a Cranford 24 7 11 17 59 Zach Fried, Gomez) 4:19.4

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SETTING UP ANOTHER TAKEDOWN…Brearley Bear Khusan Taramov, left, positions his arm to set up a takedown maneuver sometimes known as a back-seat drop. Taramov recorded an 18-6, majority decision at 215-lbs. No. 8 Brearley Bears Silence Cougars, 52-18

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 4 BURGESS COURT, WESTFIELD him down to his back instead of going funky! Stay loose!” ferent,” coach Luciani said. “When he New stately Colonial built in 2005 boasts 5 Bedrooms and 5.5 baths on a quiet Westfield cul-de-sac. for the Turk [pinning set up],” coach As to his second takedown, Giaccio and his brother Umar got here, we This fine home boasts endless upgrades including a cherry Kitchen with center island, hardwood Torsone said. “It seemed like he could explained, “He tried to get a quick looked in awe of some of the things that have ridden him, but he wasn’t going shot. I covered with a front head[lock]. they could do. The bottom line is they floors accented by walnut inlay, first floor Office, Second floor laundry, finished basement with to score points that way.” I got two [points].” brought a totally different system. They Recreation Room, Playroom, wet bar and wine cellar. Offered for $1,399,000 Cougar Joe Giaccio and Anthony “Giaccio and Rice had a great have stepped up and done some really Rice let the crowd know that the in- match,” coach Luciani said. “Very nice things, so we are very fortunate.” tensity level was quite high from the exciting! Lot of close calls and things In recent years, most teams in Union opening whistle of their 119-lb bout. of that nature!” County have also stepped up their “It was a good, hard hand fight, Cougar Brian Buontempo recorded wrestling programs in a quest to attain then we both got aggressive. I mean a takedown, a sit-out-turn-in reversal the bar that has been risen by such it’s a wrestling match, but it’s a beast- and a three-point cradle to grab a 7-1 teams as Brearley and Roselle Park. like mentality,” Giaccio said. victory over Nick McElroy at 125- “There are a lot of strong kids this Giaccio initiated a takedown then lbs, then Carmine Pellino pinned Matt year,” coach Luciani said. “Roselle used his snaky leg maturity to com- Samansky with a half nelson in 1:39 Park is really packed and raring to go. plete the move and maintain control. at 130-lbs to narrow the Bears’ team We will have a good match with them He then added an escape and another lead to 22-18. next Wednesday [January 13]. spin-around takedown to seize a 5-1 One very interesting bout came at Cranford is on the rise. They have decision. 215-lbs where one of the three broth- some real good studs. GL is up and “I set up the high crotch and circled ers “From Russia with Love”, Khasan coming. They have a very, very good out for the single. Once I got the Taramov used a number of European team, very young. They had a very takedown, I knew I was going to style takedowns, including one known nice match with Roselle Park. They win,” Giaccio said. “My main thing is in Pennsylvania as a back-seat drop, will be highly competitive in the to ride him out. Don’t let him get one to claim an 18-6, majority decision county. Westfield is down a little bit, [point]. Be tough on top, and that will over Cougar Julian Campo. but they still have some real good take a lot out of the bottom guy. Stay “The European style is so much dif- individuals. New Providence has had some nice wins, so it’s good to see that a lot of teams are coming back. I think, Roselle Park Panthers Hand representatively, our county champs can do just as well as Morris County, Cougar Matmen, 47-24, Loss Ocean County and all those others. It’s PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE EVENT SUNDAY 1~4PM a great county for wrestling.” 651 SHADOWLAWN DRIVE, WESTFIELD Two days after a grueling match in the 215-lb class and Cougar Julian BOUT SEQUENCE: with No. 8 David Brearley, the 5-2 Campo seized a 4-2 decision over 189: — Wayne Hanns (B) p Errol Prestigious Shadowlawn Drive is the backdrop for this magnificent 5BR Tudor built in 1928 with Cranford High School wrestling team Frank Yuro, last year’s Union County Petgrave, 1:45 215: — Taramov (B) md Campo, 18-6 exceptional craftsmanship and architectural integrity. Archways, original ceiling & wall beams, was handed a 47-24 setback by the champion at 189-lbs. Hwt: — Brady (C) p Schielke, 5:56 Offered for $949,000 hosting 4-0 Roselle Park Panthers on Cougar heavyweight Joe Brady, 103: — Dylan Oliva (B) p Diego Castro, leaded glass & dentil molding add to the distinctive style of this home. January 8. ranked seventh in the state, rolled 1:39 along with a 39-second fall over John 112: — Anthony Madonia (B) p Ian The match featured several key Henry, 1:32 bouts with Union County seeding im- Canelao. Panther John Devito pinned 119: — Giaccio (C) d Rice, 5-1 plications. Although he was favored Diego Castro in 52 seconds at 103- 125: — Buontempo (C) d McElroy, 7-1 to win his bout, Cougar Joe Giaccio lbs and Cougar Ian Henry recorded a 130: — Pellino (C) p Samansky, 1:39 4:09 pin over Brendan Leary at 112- 135: — Phillips (B) p DiGiovanni, 6:09 OT stuck Panther Jovanni Rameriz with 140: — Dan Ries (B) p Eric Knight, 2:40 a 54-second fall at 119-lbs, but Pan- lbs. Panther Jon Acosta pinned Car- 145: — Devin Geoghegan (B) p Connor ther Dan Pisauro got the jump on mine Pellino in 2:49 at 130-lbs and Londregan, 3:12 Brian Buontempo to record a 10-4 Panther Matt Krynicki pinned Eric 152: — Balboni (B) d Christiano, 5-3 Knight in 2:24 at 140-lbs. 160: — Dillon Geoghegan (B) md Chris decision at 125-lbs. Cougar Matt Keim, 10-1 DiGiovanni recovered well from his Panther Rich Weslock pinned 171: — Anthony Tancs (B) p Rob overtime loss against Brearley to grab Connor Londregan in 5:40 at 145-lbs Kessler, 1:36 an 8-4 decision over Panther Nick and Panther Dennis Carroll, an Longo at 135-lbs. NJSIAA qualifier last year, pinned Two very talented athletes faced Chris Keim in 2:37 at 160-lbs. Vic See Union County off at 152-lbs but Panther Russ Pozsonyi recorded a 1:36 fall over Wrestling Results Benner, and NJSIAA qualifier last Cougar Rob Kessler at 171-lbs and year, defeated JP Christiano, 8-3. Panther Connor Gabriel pinned Errol On Page 4 Another huge showdown took place Petgrave in 2:08 at 189-lbs.

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Blue Devil Matmen Rip AL JOHNSON 36, UNION 33 Cougars Top Raiders Panther Matmen Scoot 103: Tom Mercurio (U) won forfeit Glen Ridge Boys, 61-9 What lies behind us and what lies before us are Past Passaic Valley, 37-27 112: Bryam Villacres (U) won forfeit Fall to Chief Matmen 119: Tim Scherer (J) p Jorge Bergman, The Cranford High School wres- The Westfield High School wres- tiny matters compared to what lies within us The Roselle Park High School 3:12 tling team defeated Scotch Plains- tling team defeated Glen Ridge, 61- wrestling team survived several tight 125: James Kobryn (J) d Chris Dorvius, JANUARY 6: 11-5 Fanwood, 61-9, then fell to the 9, in Madison on January 9. Brearley Matmen Stop bouts that went in favor of Passaic 130: Mike Zuena (U) won forfeit Piscataway Chiefs, 40-31, in BOUT SEQUENCE: ROSELLE PARK 57, RAHWAY 12 Valley en route to a 37-27 victory on 135: Beve Julien (U) won forfeit 189: — No match 160: — Dennis Carroll (P) md TJ Disney, North Warren, 57-24 140: Kyle Mogensen (J) p Pat Rangel, Piscataway on January 9. 13-0 January 9. Russ Benner and Dennis Cranford 61, Scotch Plains-Fanwood 9 215: — Dean Cleary (G) d Tom Snyder, Carroll dropped one-point decisions 1:22 8-4 171: — Vic Pozsonyi (P) p Jaun Esquivet, 103: — Dylan Oliva (B) p Connor Walsh, 145: Wymid Whitted (U) d Brandon BOUT SEQUENCE: 1:26 and John Devito lost 9-7, 119: — Joe Giaccio (C) won forfeit Hwt: — Sergio Rodrigues (G) won for- 1:00 Santos, 8-5 feit 189: — Connor Gabriel (P) p Hanif 112: — Brearley won forfeit 130: — Nick Pezzano (P) d Jon Acosta, 152: John Sedillo (U) d Jason Dent, 2-0 125: — Tristan Bundy (S) d Brian Denny, 1:36 Buontempo, 8-2 103: — Mike Kalimtzis (W) p Nick 119: — Anthony Rice (B) tf Jeremy 5-0 160: Taylor Kobryn (J) p Kristofer Spitaletta, :54 215: — Urayoan Garcia (R) d Frank Britten, 15-0 135: — Nick Longo (RP) md Nick Florendo, 5:55 130: — Carmine Pelinno (C) p Sean Yuro, 7-4 Cannon, :32 112: — Pat Currie (W) p Phil Chierico, 125: — Mason Ryzkoff (N) p Andrew Armango, 10-2 171: Dennis Funk (J) d Omar Shehaiber, :34 Hwt: — Laziek Jones (R) won forfeit Scrillo, 3:09 140: — Ryan Dunphy (P) d Matt Krynicki, 9-3 135: — Matt DiGiovanni (C) md Jawan 103: — John Devito (P) p Keith Gaines, 9-0 119: — Anthony Aldana (W) p Matt 130: — Nick Barzano (N) p Nick McElroy, 10-4 189: Rashaan Richardson (U) p Louis Markowitz, 2:54 McCarthy, 1:04 3:08 145: — Rich Weslock (RP) won forfeit Bove, 3:45 140: — Eric Knight (C) p Mike Steinfeld, 112: — Brendan Leary (P) p Isaac 3:26 125: — Reece Zakarin (W) won forfeit 135: — Nick Lospinoso (B) p Mike 152: — Frank Crocco (P) d Russ Benner, 215: Ed Olenick (J) p Joe Brignoni, 1:02 130: — Troy Skibitsky (W) md Mike Valentin, 3:11 Lascari, :26 3-2 285: Kyle Crowley (U) d Matt Golias, 7-5 145: — Josh Foote (S) p Connor 119: — Jabari Shults (R) d Giovanni Londregan, 6-0 Spitaletta, 12-3 140: — Danny Ries (B) md Mike Dorn, 160: — Rob Sotelo (P) d Dennis Carroll, 135: — Kevin Castillo (W) won forfeit Ramirez, 3-1 12-3 6-5 AL Johnson 36, Spotswood 33 152: — JP Christiano (C) p Luke Vuono, 125: — Dan Pisauuro (P) md Tyler 103: — Brett Kline (S) won forfeit 1:39 140: — Brian Henry (W) d John Grimaldi, 145: — Devin Geoghegan (B) p Dillon 171: — Vic Pozsonyi (RP) d Tim Yarrish, 3-0 Zihlbauer, 9-0 Torppey, 1:31 2-1 112: — Tom Mercurio (J) won forfeit 160: — Chris Keim (C) d John Devia, 4-2 130: — Jon Acosta (P) p Quinton Ander- 119: — Tim Scherer (J) d Mike Fahy, 6- 171: — Rob Kessler (C) p E. Khalieth, 145: — Westfield won forfeit 152: — Kevin Brown (N) p John Balboni, 189: — Conor Gabriel (RP) p Kevin 152: — Christian Barber (W) p Evan son, 4:53 3:19 Loaiza, 1:35 2 :36 135: — Nick Longo (P) d Dan Walsh, 8-1 125: — James Kobryn (J) d Troy Ericson, 189: — Errol Petgrave (C) p Brian Laspe, Gerbino, 2:40 160: — Anthony Tancs (B) p Eric Horn, 215: — Frank Yuro (RP) p Jack Pohlman, 160: — Erik Gozdieski (W) p Peter 140: — Matt Krynicki (P) p Nick Twerdak, 1:12 2:52 8-5 2:29 3:40 130: — Mike Toreky (S) won forfeit 215: — Julian Campo (C) p Andrew Orbach, :26 171: — J. Cassamerto (B) p Jordan Hwt: — Tom Romeo (P) p John Canelao, 171: — Bill Kim (W) won forfeit 145: — Rich Westlock (P) p Rosendo Palanca, 1:10 :57 135: — Jim Wittkop (S) won forfeit Jacobs, 2:32 Cruz, 4:55 140: — Kyle Mogensen (J) d Kevin Jack- Hwt: — Joe Brady (C) p Anthony Tufaro, 189: — Khusan Taramov (B) p Kyle 103: — Ed Aristizabal (P) d John Devito, 152: — Russ Benner (P) md Brian Pyrus, Kaufman, :58 9-7 son, 9-3 5:16 Brearley Bear Matmen Nip 10-2 145: — Brandon Santos (J) p Matt 103: — Lucas Cinafonte (S) d Diego 215: — John Rinaldi (N) p Mike Jaques, 112: — Brendan Leary (RP) p Pete 2:12 Tantillo, 3:34 Cappella, :55 Castro, 4-2 Newton Wrestlers, 32-24 NEW PROVIDENCE 48, ELIZABETH 24 152: — Garrett Cuddy (S) d Jason Dent, 112: — Ian Henry (C) p Mike McDuffie, 103: — Dave Dinerman (N) won forfeit Hwt: — Mike Christian (B) p Chris 119: — Nick Swangler (P) p Giovanni Longyhoirne, 5:00 Ramirez, 2:16 3-2 2:12 BOUT SEQUENCE: 112: — Steve Rosario (E) p Dan Smith, 1:48 160: — Mike Duffy (S) p Mark Vinegra, 119: — Tim Terrezza (N) p Carlos Pleitez, 125: — Dan Pisauro (RP) p Rich Trias, Piscataway 40, Cranford 31 119: — Anthony Rice (B) d Kevin Antero, Brearley Bears Thump 2:15 5:27 BOUT SEQUENCE: 2-0 3:08 171: — Dennis Funk (J) p Dom Madelli, 125: — Mike Mora (P) p Brian 125: — Steve Churchill (N) d Andrew 125: — Mateo Perez (E) p Jacob Jankow, Hopatcong Matmen, 53-26 Brearley Matmen Beat 3:43 Buontempo, 3:24 Scarillo, 5-2 1:32 189: — Justin D’Amico (S) p Lou Bove, 130: — Carmine Pellino (C) p Dom 130: — Allen Phillips (B) d Josh Sibblies, 130: — Vince Sidoli (N) p Fabio Dos 103: — Joe Cruz (H) p Oliva, :51 Boonton Boys, 64-18 3:05 Carnavale, 1:23 5-3 Santos, :46 112: — Anthony Madonai (B) p Eric 215: — Matt Golias (J) d Amiran 135: — Matt DiGiovanni (C) p Naeem 135: — Jake Connelly (N) d Nick 135: — Steve Sharpe (N) d Ralph Hughes, 2:38 BOUT SEQUENCE: Odzelashivili, 13-12 Nazir, 3:43 Lospinoso, 5-4 Stadtler, 8-2 119: — Giancarlo Cruz (H) p Rice, 3:04 103: — Oliva (Br) p Jeremy Feland, 1:40 Hwt: — Ed Olenick (J) p John Crothers, 140: — Eric Knight (C) d Aaron Free- 140: — Danny Ries (B) p Kyle Post, :31 140: — D’ondre Floyd (E) p Harry 125: — Dan Haines (H) tf McElroy, 2:34 112: — Brandon Georgiana (Bo) p Mike 1:54 Laplanche, 3:21 Disko, :46 man, 7-1 145: — Devin Geoghegan (B) d Adam 130: — Phillips (B) tf AJ Bongiovanni, Roselle Park 46, Livingston 15 145: — David Powell (P) d Connor Armsttrong, 2-0 145: — Dan Umana (N) d Jose Arias, 7-5 3:04 119: — Rice (Br) p Zach Herbeck, :50 Londregan, 7-2 152: — John Balboni (B) tf Kevin Kitchel, 152: — Erick Ventura (E) d Hans Dassen, 135: — Lospinoso (B) p Nick Coroneos, 125: — Scarillo (Br) p Matt Cohen, 1:39 125: — PJ Farinella (L) d Pisauro, 6-1 152: — JP Christiano (C) p Josh Cruz, 18-3, 4:45 16-11 1:16 130: — Allen Phillips (Br) p Terrance 130: — Acosta (RP) . Mitch McDonald, 3:13 160: — Dillon Geoghegan (B) d Casey 160: — Max Sidoli (N) p Mike Rabatin, 140: — Ries (B) won forfeit Green, :55 9-3 160: — Tevin Shaw (P) p Rob Kessler, Campbell, 1-0 3:17 145: — Anthony DeStefanis (B) won 135: — Lospinoso (Br) md Andrew 135: — Justin Estevez (L) d Longo, 10- 3:13 171: — Anthony Tancs (B) d Ted 171: — Maurice McCullers (E) d Johnny forfeit Regan, 13-5 3 171: — Brandon Stout (P) p Chris Keim, Sibblies, 7-3 D’Amico, 4-3 152: — Balboni (B) p Alex Lekhtman, 140: — Max Scalice (Bo) won forfeit 140: — Krynicki (RP) md Brad Krosser, 3:25 189: — Khusan Taramov (B) p Steve 189: — Ben Carroll (N) p Jeremy Portillo, :29 145: — Devin Geoghegan (Br) p Steve 13-3 189: — Kevin Smith (P) p Errol Petgrave, Mihail, 4:20 4:08 160: — Dillon Geoghegan (B) p Alex Pelonak, :58 145: — Weslock (RP) p Ian Lastorino, 2:58 215: — Victor Ramos (N) won injury 215: — Andrew Tullo (N) p Carlos Ioffredo, 3:59 152: — Balboni (Br) won forfeit 3:49 215: — Matt Recine (P) d Julian Campo, default Cardenas, 2:27 171: — Miguel Burgos (H) d Tancs, 11- 160: — Dillon Geoghegan (Br) p Rich 152: — Benner (RP) d Brandon Bright, 7-0 Hwt: — Evan Crustic (N) d Rob Schielke, Hwt: — Zach Troutman (N) p Lazaro 6 Barnish, 2:51 2-0 Hwt: — Joe Brady (C) md Beniah Harri- 4-3 Sanchez, 2:45 189: — Taramov (B) won forfeit 171: — Tancs (Br) p Joe Cardone, 1:21 160: — Carroll (RP) tf Matt Mellhourn, dan, 11-3 103: — Ashley Iliff (N) p Dylan Oliva, 215: — Jaques (B) won forfeit 189: — Taramov (Br) p Mike Roufaeal, 17-2, 3:49 103: — Marcus Windham (P) md Diego 5:37 SHERIFF’S SALE Hwt: — Sidney Padilla (H) p Christian, 1:28 171: — Pozsonyi (RP) d Tony Paris, 4-1 215: — Wayne Hanns (Br) p Vince Coiro, Castro, 11-3 112: — Kevin Churchill (N) d Anthony SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09007023 :54 189: — Gabriel (RP) md Brent Singer, 112: — Brandon Mora (P) p Ian Henry, Madonia, 5-0 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY 39 13-1 4:11 CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S SALE Hwt: — Joe Carey (Bo) p Rasheed 215: — Yuro (RP) won forfeit See it all on the web in color . . . UNION COUNTY Banks, :44 119: — Joe Giaccio (C) p Casey Poulsen, DOCKET NO. F-44521-08 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09006671 Hwt: — Canelao (RP) won forfeit 1:13 www.goleader.com Plaintiff: INDYMAC FEDERAL BANK, FSB SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY 103: — Devito (RP) won forfeit VS. CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S SALE 112: — Jason Estevez (L) d Leary, 7-1 Defendant: CLAUDIA DUPLAA AND GABRIEL UNION COUNTY 119: — Keith Arlotta (L) p Ramirez, 5:25 For All Your Business, Tax TAJES DOCKET NO. F-37207-08 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09006927 Sale Date: 02/10/2010 Plaintiff: CROWN BANK SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Writ of Execution: 11/09/2009 VS. CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Defendant: ALBERT G. CHEETY, JR. A/K/A UNION COUNTY & Financial Needs to me directed I shall expose for sale by public ALBERT G. CHEETY, JR. A/K/A ALBERT G. DOCKET NO. F-43931-08 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09006931 vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- CHEETY; GAIL CHEETY A/K/A GAIL H. Plaintiff: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- CHEETY; CHASE MANHATTAN BANK USA, VS. CHANCERY DIVISION TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on N.A.; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendant: THOMAS A. BECKER A/K/A THO- UNION COUNTY WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Sale Date: 01/27/2010 MAS ANDREW BECKER DOCKET NO. F-39909-08 said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Writ of Execution: 10/23/09 Sale Date: 02/03/2010 Plaintiff: LITTON LOAN SERVICING LP, AS of their bid available in cash or certified check at By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Writ of Execution: 10/26/2009 SERVICER FOR GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST the conclusion of the sales. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution 2006-16 The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred Six vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public VS. Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Eight and 06/ TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Defendant: MICHAEL F. MARINO, PAMELA 100*** $606,568.06. TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- MARINO, MARIE BALIATICO, MORTGAGE Property to be sold is located in: Township of WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC. Scotch Plains, County of Union, in the State of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of AS NOMINEE FOR WEICHERT FINANCIAL New Jersey. of their bid available in cash or certified check at said day. All successful bidders must have 20% SERVICES, GRACE NEINER, Premises commonly known as: 1118 Lincoln the conclusion of the sales. of their bid available in cash or certified check at MANHATTONVILLE COLLEGE, STATE OF Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred the conclusion of the sales. NEW JERSEY Tax Lot: 10; Block: 8703 Eighty Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Four and The judgment amount is: ***Twenty Three Sale Date: 02/03/2010 Approximate Dimensions: 000.172 AC 68/100*** $280,834.68. Thousand Six Hundred Ninety One and 94/100*** Writ of Execution: 11/06/2009 Neares Cross Street: Evelyn Street All that certain land and premises situated in $23,691.94. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Taxes: 4th Quarter Taxes 2009 (Base Amount) the Borough of Garwood, County of Union, State The property to be sold is located in the Town to me directed I shall expose for sale by public $2,529.32* of New Jersey, being more particularly described of Westfield, County of Union and State of New vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Sewer: (Base Amount) $250.00* as follows: Jersey. The premises is commonly known as TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- *Plus interest on these figures through date of Lot: 21; Block: 111 on the Tax Map of the 410 Springfield Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on payoff and any and all subsequest taxes, water Borough of Garwood 07090. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of and sewer amounts. Nearest Cross Street: Walnut Street Tax Lot No. 26; Block No. 1905. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Seventy One Approximate Dimensions: 100.00 feet x 26.00 Dimensions of Lot: Approximately: 415 x 50 x of their bid available in cash or certified check at Thousand Seven Hundred Forty and 00/100*** feet x 100.00 feet x 26.00 feet 422.13 x 50.51 the conclusion of the sales. $671,740.00 together with lawful interest and Being more commonly known as: 336 North Located: Springfield Avenue and Union County The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred costs. Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey 07027 Park Boulevard Forty Two Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Pursuant to a municipal tax search dated No- The above advertisement does not constitute 52/100*** $342,920.52. tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and vember 11, 2009 a full legal description of the real estate. The full Municipality: Scotch Plains Township expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Subject to: Sewer: 1/1/2009-12/31/2009 legal description may be found at the Office of the County: Union; State of New Jersey money will be deposited into the Superior Court $362.13 open + penalty Sheriff during regular business hours. Street and Street No: 2397 North Avenue Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Mortgage recorded 2/14/89 Mortgage Book Prior Liens: First Mortgage - Chase Home Tax Block and Lot: Block 8105 also Block 801 or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to 3950 Page 0585+c in the amount of $150,000.00* Finance LLC (4-15-08) $112,000.00 in Westfield; Lot: 6 also Lot 1 in Westfield Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature * Letter from Fidelity National Title will indem- Total Upset: ***Twenty Eight Thousand Six Dimensions of Lot: 70 feet x 120 feet and extent of that person’s claim and asking for nify or insure purchaser Hundred Ninety Five and 32/100*** $28,695.32 Nearest Cross Street: Whittier Avenue an order directing payment of the surplus money. Lien: together with lawful interest and costs. Superior Interests (if any): NONE The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Eleven Thou- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Eighty Four Call for an appointment will have information regarding the surplus, if sand Six Hundred Thirty Seven and 09/100*** tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Three and 92/100*** any. $311,637.09 together with lawful interest and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the $384,663.92 together with lawful interest and There is a full legal description on file in the costs. money will be deposited into the Superior Court costs. Visit our website at: www.sg-cpas.com Union County Sheriff’s Office. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and sale for any length of time without further adver- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tisement. money will be deposited into the Superior Court and extent of that person’s claim and asking for money will be deposited into the Superior Court 282 South Avenue, Suite 103 Ralph Froehlich Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, an order directing payment of the surplus money. Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Sheriff or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Attorney: Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature will have information regarding the surplus, if Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Fanwood New Jersey, 07023 PARKER MC CAY - ATTORNEYS and extent of that person’s claim and asking for any. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for 7001 LINCOLN DRIVE WEST an order directing payment of the surplus money. There is a full legal description on file in the an order directing payment of the surplus money. THREE GREENTREE CENTRE - PO BOX 974 The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale Tel: 908-889-9500 MARLTON, NEW JERSEY 08053-0974 will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this will have information regarding the surplus, if (856) 596-8900 any. sale for any length of time without further adver- any. 4 T - 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 There is a full legal description on file in the tisement. There is a full legal description on file in the & 2/4/10 Fee: $169.32 Union County Sheriff’s Office. Ralph Froehlich Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Sheriff The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- Attorney: sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. KOURY, TIGHE, LAPRES, BISCULA & tisement. Ralph Froehlich SOMMERS, P.C. Ralph Froehlich Sheriff 1423 TILTON ROAD Sheriff Attorney: SUITE 9 Attorney: HILL WALLACK LLP NORTHFIELD, NEW JERSEY 08225 POWERS KIRN - COUNSELORS 202 CARNEDIE CENTER (609) 383-1233 728 MARINE HIGHWAY CN 5226 4 T - 1/7, 1/14, 1/21 PO BOX 848 - SUITE 200 PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY 08543-5226 & 1/28/10 Fee: $173.40 MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY 08057 (609) 924-0808 (856) 802-1000 4 T - 12/31/09, 1/7, 1/14 4 T - 1/7, 1/14, 1/21 & 1/21/10 Fee: $189.72 SHERIFF’S SALE & 1/28/10 Fee: $171.36 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09006969 SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S SALE CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-07005603 UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09001515 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY DOCKET NO. F-34667-08 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION Plaintiff: CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC CHANCERY DIVISION UNION COUNTY VS. UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-1909-07 Defendant: THOMAS ANDREW BECKER, DOCKET NO. F-30918-07 Plaintiff: FRANKLIN CREDIT MANAGEMENT SUMMIT BANK, FIA CARD SERVICES, N.A. Plaintiff: HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL AS- CORP Sale Date: 02/03/2010 SOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR NOMURA VS. Writ of Execution: 11/20/2009 HOME EQUITY LOAN, INC. ASSET-BACKED Defendant: ROBERT CARR; SHIRLEY CARR. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE1 H/W; HCR MANOR CARE DBA HCR MANOR to me directed I shall expose for sale by public VS. CARE MOUNTAINSIDE vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Defendant: CAROL L. SHEPPARD; WILLIAM Sale Date: 01/20/2010 TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- W. SHEPPARD; H/W Writ of Execution: 09/28/2007 TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Sale Date: 01/27/2010 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Writ of Execution: 11/24/2008 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public said day. All successful bidders must have 20% By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- of their bid available in cash or certified check at to me directed I shall expose for sale by public TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- the conclusion of the sales. vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on The judgment amount is: ***One Hundred TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Great Teen & Young Adult Programs WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Twenty Thousand Nine Hundred Two and 19/ TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on said day. All successful bidders must have 20% 100*** $120,902.19. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of of their bid available in cash or certified check at The property to be sold is located in the Town said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Also Special Needs Camps. the conclusion of the sales. of Westfield, County of Union and State of New of their bid available in cash or certified check at The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred Jersey. the conclusion of the sales. Twenty Five Thousand Eight Hundred Twelve Premises commonly known as: 410 Spring- The judgment amount is: ***One Hundred and 05/100*** $525,812.05. field Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. Eighty Two Thousand Sixty One and 66/100*** Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 The property to be sold is located in the TOWN Being Known as Lot 26, Block 1905, on the $182,061.66. of WESTFIELD, County of UNION and State of official Tax Map of the Town of Westfield The property to be sold is located in the Bor- The Grand Summit New Jersey. Dimensions: 50.51 feet x 422.13 feet x 50.000 ough of Fanwood in the County of UNION, State Commonly known as: 611 CARLETON ROAD, feet x 415.00 feet of New Jersey. 570 Springfield Ave., Summit WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090. Nearest Cross Street: Nomahegan Drive Commonly known as: 225 Tillotson Road, Tas Lot No. 23 FKA 28 in Block No. 4101 FKA Total Upset: ***One Hundred Forty One Thou- Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 619 sand Three Hundred Eighty Four and 69/100*** Tax Lot No.: 10 in Block 46 Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010 Dimention of Lot Approximately: 80x102 AV $141,384.69 together with lawful interest and Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately 75 x 139 Nearest Cross Street: PARK STREET costs. Nearest Cross Street: WESTFIELD ROAD The Excelsior Beginning at a point in the easterly sideline of Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- Carleton Road, said point being southerly a dis- other charges, and any such taxes, charges, nicipal or tax liens that may be due. tance of 120.01 feet along said sideline from a liens, insurance premiums or other advances Tax and prior lien info: Taxes, Sewer and 355 Rt. 9 S., Manalapan point marking the intersection of the easterly made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested Water maybe delinquent you must check with the sideline of Carleton Road with the southerly parties are to conduct and rely upon their own tax collector for exact amounts due. sideline of Park Street, and from said beginning independent investigation to ascertain whether Title Number - 93689-A, Block 46, Lot 10 Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010 point running; thence or not any outstanding interest remain of record The total amount due for past due taxesis $0 PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES and/or have priority over the lien being fore- Prior Mortgage and Judgments (if any): Bridgewater Marriott 2009 4th QTR Taxes open: $2,718.63 closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Thirty Six Thou- Total as of NOVEMBER 2, 2009: $2,718.63 If the sale is set aside for any reason, the sand Six Hundred Fifty and 96/100*** 700 Commons Way, Bridgewater Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Fifty Seven Thou- Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a $236,650.96 together with lawful interest and sand Four Hundred and 72/100*** $657,400.72 return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall costs. together with lawful interest and costs. have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- the Mortgagor’s attorney. tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010 tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and money will be deposited into the Superior Court East Hanover Ramada Inn money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, & Conference Center Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature 130 Route 10 West, E. Hanover Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale any. any. will have information regarding the surplus, if There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the any. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this tisement. tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich tisement. Sheriff Sheriff Ralph Froehlich Attorney: Attorney: Sheriff ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, PC Attorney: 200 SHEFFIELD STREET Check our website for a list of camps, directions & additional dates & venues. 7 CENTURY DRIVE PHELAN HALLINAN & SCHMIEG, PC SUITE 301 SUITE 201 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092 PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 (908) 233-8500 (973) 538-4700 (856) 813-5500 File Number: FCZ-93689 483201 4 T - 12/24 & 12/31/09, 1/7 4 T - 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 4 T - 12/31/09, 1/7, 1/14 & 1/14/10 Fee: $183.60 & 2/4/10 Fee: $189.72 & 1/21/10 Fee: $189.72 Page 14 Thursday, January 14, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION HELP WANTED PUBLIC NOTICE PT Sales Clerk CLASSIFIED ADS TOWN OF WESTFIELD Back to Nature Health Foods PLANNING BOARD Cranford Center PSYCHOTHERAPY OFFICES APARTMENT FOR RENT Notice is hereby given that the Westfield Thursday, Friday Saturday Hours Planning Board at its meeting on January Excellent for college student Westfield Westfield, Northside - Lovely 7, 2010 adopted the following resolution. (908) 276-4270 400 sq. ft., $800 2 BR Townhouse close to town WHEREAS, the Town Council of the 500 sq. ft., 3 days $600 and trans. Includes Garage, CAC, Town of Westfield has authorized the po- HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE! sition of Attorney to the Planning Board, Contact Dr. Parsons DW, W/D, Hardwood Flrs. and I am a skilled woman, trustworthy, (908) 233-2626 $1,700 per month. NO FEE. WHEREAS, the Planning Board desires honest, reliable house cleaning. Call (908) 568-1217 to appoint Russell M. Finestein, Esq. to Very hard working and detail ori- ROOM TO RENT-PLAINFIELD that position for the year 2010. APARTMENT FOR RENT NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, ented. Take pleasure in what I like In Netherwood area. Master BR that Russell M. Finestein, Esq. is appointed to do. Five years exp., good prices. located on 2nd Flr. of single family WESTFIELD One bedroom to the position of Attorney to the Westfield (862) 307-3481 house w/ large yard. 1 and ½ apartment, all new upgraded Planning Board from this date to Decem- bath, full kitchen, W/D, central air, kitchen and bathroom, open floor ber 31, 2010. CHILDCARE NEEDED Kris McAloon 5 min. walk from Netherwood Stn. plan, parking on premises, washer Secretary, Planning Board Nannies - Housekeepers on Raritan Valley train line. $700 and dryer included, $1,250/month 1 T - 1/14/10, The Leader Fee: $18.36 Baby Nurses Needed per month, gas/electric/cable are Call (908) 272-7487 Live-in / -out, Full/Part-time split w/ roommate. Please contact PUBLIC NOTICE Solid References Required. Brian at (732) 947-1458 if BATH JUNKIE MERIT SEMIFINALISTS…Six Westfield High School (WHS) seniors have been CALL (732) 972-4090 TOWN OF WESTFIELD named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship program. WHS Principal interested. Bath Junkie is looking for a full- or PLANNING BOARD www.absolutebestcare.com part-time associate to blend cus- Peter Renwick, at right, gave his personal congratulations to, left to right, Abigail KITCHEN FOR SALE Notice is hereby given that the Westfield Burton, Andrew Gates, Jessica Margolies, Andrew Marino and Yixiao Wang. P & D QUALITY CHILDCARE tomized bath products. Must be Planning Board, at its meeting on January (Sophie Greene was missing from the photo). Westfield’s current seniors have an 3 1/2 years old. Cabinets, DCS an enthusiastic team member! 7, 2010, adopted the following resolution Recent college grads w/childcare opportunity to continue in the competition to become a finalist for Merit Schol- w/o and range, Viking ref., isl. Contact Katie at (908) 264-8633. for applications approved at the Decem- arship awards that will be offered next spring. exp. seek day, eve., or weekend w/sink, granite. Available late ber 7, 2009 meeting. babysitting, house-sitting, airport Feb.-early Mar. Will dismantle but PHOTOGRAPHY PB09-03 Jim Peterson & Cliff drop off/pick-up. Local ref./ WHS not deliver. $12K. (908) 654-4066 Peterson, 209 Livingston Avenue, Ap- grads. (908) 884-9213 Event and family photographer to plicant sought approval of a minor subdivi- PUBLIC NOTICE keep your Soiree alive forever. sion to divide the property into two lots, Professional references. Call raze the existing dwelling and construct a FREELANCERS WANTED TOWN OF WESTFIELD Dave Samsky at (908) 693-0158 two-family duplex type dwelling on each BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT newly created lot. Applicant sought vari- Strong, detail-oriented writers Email: [email protected] Notice is hereby given that Westfield ance relief for proposed lots 10.01 and with professional demeanor 10.02 to allow lot areas of 7,812.50 square Board of Adjustment adopted Resolutions PUBLIC NOTICE needed to cover local at its January 11, 2010 meeting for the feet where 8,000 square feet is required government meetings. Must following applications heard at its Decem- TOWN OF WESTFIELD and to allow a lot area of 7,812.50 square ber 14, 2009 meeting. feet within 134 feet of the front lot line be able to meet deadlines, The Tax Assessment List for The Town where 8,000 square feet is required. Appli- know how to write a lead, and Leon Speth, 106 Clifton Street, Appli- of Westfield for the 2010 Tax Year will be cation approved with conditions. take an active interest in their cant sought permission to store a boat on open for inspection on Thursday, January the side of the house. Section 15.03G of 28, 2010 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. PB 09-13(V) Ashok J. Maliakal & Ma- beats in order to develop news the Land Use Ordinance allows the out- and 4:30 P.M. in the Tax Assessors Office, rina K. Thottan and Linda Duncan, 519 stories. Please email door storage of one boat in the rear yard. Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, St. Marks Avenue and 523 St. Marks resume and clips to: Application denied. Westfield. Avenue, Block 2309, Lot 8 & 9. Applicant Kathleen Nemeth Annmarie Switzer, CTA sought approval of a minor subdivision with variances to move the lot line be- [email protected] Secretary, Board of Adjustment Tax Assessor A SPECIAL K…Franklin School used the book “S is for Save the Planet: A How- 1 T - 1/14/10, The Leader Fee: $15.30 1 T - 1/14/10, The Leader Fee: $10.71 tween lots 8 & 9 in order to construct a single car garage on Lot 9, Block 2309, to-be Green Alphabet” by Brad Herzog as inspiration for students to create their 519 St. Marks Avenue. Applicant sought own “Go Green” Alphabet. Each first to fifth grade class employed a different variance relief for Lot 9 to allow a lot area letter to illustrate a poster with a coordinating valuable tip for “going green.” of 7,800 square feet where a minimum of These creative and motivating posters were presented in a school-wide assembly 10,000 square feet is required; to allow a and are now on display in the Franklin foyer. Pictured, from left to right, are: first minimum lot width of 52 feet where 70 feet graders Nattie Fountain-Jardim, Dan McDonald, Ryleigh Gildea and Sarah Kelly Carpentry llC is required; to allow a lot area of 7,526 square feet within the first 143 feet of the Rappaport from Karen Kavalin’s class, showing their tip for the letter K: “Kids COMPLETE INTERIOR RENOVATIONS front lot line where an area of 10,000 Keep the Earth Clean.” 5 Year Labor Guarantee On All Trades square feet is required; to allow a lot front- age of 52 feet where 70 feet is required; to PUBLIC NOTICE ** Best Rates In Town ** allow a front yard of 43.87 feet where TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 44.12 feet is required; to allow a side yard NOTICE OF MEETINGS OF THE Kitchens & Baths – New & Restored setback of 7.85 feet where 10 feet is re- CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS Custom Built-ins, Trim, Flooring quired; and variance relief for Lot 8 to (IN COMPLIANCE WITH OPEN allow a side yard setback of 2.53 feet for an PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT, CHAPTER Finished Basements & Repairs accessory structure where 5 feet is re- 231, P.L. 1975) quired; to allow a rear yard setback of 2.87 908-209-0104 • [email protected] feet for an accessory structure where 5 NOTICE is hereby given by the Town- feet is required; and to allow a lot frontage ship of Scotch Plains of the following 2010 Lic# 13VH03942000 • Free Designs & Consultation of 44.04 feet where 44.12 feet is required. schedule of meetings of the Construc- Application approved with conditions. tion Board of Appeals to be held in the Kris McAloon Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey on the first Planning Board Secretary THEY’VE GOT SPIRIT…Josh Barry, 1 T - 1/14/10, The Leader Fee: $44.88 Wednesday of each month, at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise indicated. Joe Bernardo, Marc Hanna, James LiVolsi of Scotch Plains, Zach Lanning PUBLIC NOTICE Wednesday, January 27th - 8:00 a.m. February 3rd and Tim Mernar were nominated by SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY March 3rd their fellow students and selected as CHANCERY DIVISION April 7th Spirit Award winners for their ongo- UNION COUNTY May 5th ing presence in the Saint Peter’s Prep DOCKET NO.: F-58648-09 June 2nd FILE NO: 118.1192 community, modeling the qualities that July 7th define a Prep student as described in NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS August 4th the Profile-of-the-Grad-at-Grad: September 1st STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: “open to growth, intellectually compe- October 6th STACEY A. YORK November 3rd tent, religious, loving and committed to You are hereby summoned and required December 1st doing justice.” Pictured, left to right, to serve upon FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C., first row, are: Josh, Zach, Joe and Plaintiff’s Attorneys, whose address is 1455 The above schedule allows the option of Mark; second row, Father Robert Broad Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey, calling a special meeting when necessary. 07003, an answer to the complaint in a civil Claudette Desiato Reiser, president, Tim, and Jim action in which BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Board of Appeals DeAngelo, principal. Not pictured is CLASSIC SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO FLEET 1 T - 1/14/10, The Times Fee: $27.54 James of Scotch Plains. NATIONAL BANK is plaintiff and CONSTRUCTION PATRICIA A. GREENWOOD, HER PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE s!DDITIONS s2ENOVATIONS HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL

fts TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ra ma REPRESENTATIVES, AND HERS, s+ITCHENS t C n s#EILINGS RESOLUTION RESOLUTION Exper ship THEIRS, OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- s"ATHROOMS s0LASTERING SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST; WHEREAS, the Township of Scotch WHEREAS, the Township of Scotch s"ASEMENTS #ARPENTRYs0AINTING s$OORS MR. GREENWOOD, HUSBAND OF Plains will require the services of a Munici- Plains will require the services of an Alter- s$ECKS 2OOFINGs-ASONRY s0ORCHES PATRICIA A. GREENWOOD; KELLY pal Prosecutor during 2010; and nate Public Defender during 2010; and Call Ian for a free estimate GREENWOOD, INIDIVIDUALLY AND AS WHEREAS, the Township Council of WHEREAS, the Township Council of s7INDOWS s4ILING CO-EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF the Township of Scotch Plains adopted a the Township of Scotch Plains adopted a www.classicconstructionservice.com PATRICIA A. GREENWOOD AND MR. resolution on January 10, 2006, pursuant resolution on January 10, 2006, pursuant 908 233 6161 GREENWOOD, HUSBAND OF KELLY to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et. seq., known to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et. seq., known GREENWOOD; MICHAEL GREEN- as the “New Jersey Campaign Contribu- as the “New Jersey Campaign Contribu- WESTFIELD, NJ WOOD, JR., INDIVIDUALLY AND AS CO- tions and Expenditures Reporting Act”; tions and Expenditures Reporting Act”; EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF which established a fair and open process which established a fair and open process PATRICIA A. GREENWOOD; MRS. for the award of certain contracts with a for the award of certain contracts with a MICHAEL GREENWOOD, JR., HIS WIFE; value in excess of $17,500.00 per year, value in excess of $17,500.00 per year, CHRISTOPHER L. GREENWOOD AND where those contracts are not subject to where those contracts are not subject to MRS. CHRISTOPHER L. GREENWOOD, public bidding or competitive contracting public bidding or competitive contracting HIS WIFE; CANDACE GREENWOOD under the New Jersey Local Public Con- under the New Jersey Local Public Con- AND MR. GREENWOOD, HUSBAND OF tracts Law; and tracts Law; and CANDACE GREENWOOD; STATE OF WHEREAS, Requests for Qualifications WHEREAS, Requests for Qualifications NEW JERSEY; UNITED STATES OF and proposals for the said contract were and proposals for the said contract were AMERICA; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS advertised at least ten (10) days before the advertised at least ten (10) days before the ONE THROUGH TEN; FIRST DEPOSIT proposals were to be submitted; and proposals were to be submitted; and NATIONAL BANK, N/K/A JPMORGAN WHEREAS, the Township Manager and WHEREAS, the Township Manager and CHASE BANK; STACEY A YORK; the Township Clerk have received and the Township Clerk have received and PATRICE S. RANDELL; ATLANTIC opened the proposals in public and the opened the proposals in public and the ELECTRICT COMPANY; OLD BRIDGE Township Council evaluated any proposal Township Council evaluated any proposal SAYREVILLE MEDICAL GROUP; on the basis of being the most advanta- on the basis of being the most advanta- WORLDWIDE ASSET PURCHASING geous to the Township of Scotch Plains, geous to the Township of Scotch Plains, LLC ON BEHALF OF DIRECT MER- price and other factors being considered; price and other factors being considered; CHANTS BANK, NA; SHORE RESTAU- and and RANT & PARTY SUP; UNION CO BD WHEREAS, the evaluation considered, WHEREAS, the evaluation considered, SOCIAL SERVS; CAPITAL ONE BANK; as to each proposal: as to each proposal: CACV OF NJ, et als. are defendants, 1) Experience and reputation in the field; 1) Experience and reputation in the field; 30 Years pending in the Superior Court of New 2) Knowledge of the Township of Scotch 2) Knowledge of the Township of Scotch Jersey within thirty-five (35) days after Plains and the subject matter to be ad- Plains and the subject matter to be ad- Experience January 14, 2010 exclusive of said date. dressed under the contract; dressed under the contract; If you fail to do so, judgment by default may 3) Availability to accommodate any re- 3) Availability to accommodate any re- be rendered against you for the relief de- quired court dates; quired court dates; manded in the complaint. You shall file 4) Compensation proposal; and 4) Compensation proposal; and Handyman your answer and proof of service in dupli- WHEREAS, funds have been certified WHEREAS, funds have been certified cate with the Clerk of the Superior Court of for this position by the Chief Financial for this position by the Chief Financial New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex, Officer of the Township. Officer of the Township. CN-971, Trenton, New Jersey, 08625, in NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED Mr. Reliable accordance with the rules governing the by the Township Council of the Township by the Township Council of the Township courts. of Scotch Plains, as follows: of Scotch Plains, as follows: You are further advised that if you can- That Robert Pansulla, Esq. be appointed That Matthew Dorsi, Esq. be appointed not afford an attorney, you may call the as the Municipal Prosecutor for the year as Alternate Public Defender for the year (908) 462.4755 Legal Services office in the county where 2010. 2010. you live. If you do not have an attorney and A copy of this Resolution shall be pub- A copy of this Resolution shall be pub- are not eligible for free legal assistance, lished in The Times as required by law lished in The Times as required by law you may obtain a referral to an attorney by within ten (10) days of its passage. Licensed 18 years experience within ten (10) days of its passage. calling the Lawyer Referral Services. The Dated: January 5, 2010 Dated: January 5, 2010 Insured local resident Free estimates names and telephone numbers of such TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS agencies in the county of venue are as Barbara Riepe Barbara Riepe Giordano & Daughter’s follows: Lawyer Referral Services: 908- Township Clerk Township Clerk Quality Work for a Reasonable Price 353-4715; Legal Services: 908-354-4340 1 T - 1/14/10, The Times Fee: $46.41 1 T - 1/14/10, The Times Fee: $46.41 This action has been instituted for the purpose of foreclosing a mortgage and PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Kitchens Baths recovering possession of the lands and BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Windows Decks premises described in a mortgage dated PLANNING BOARD Tilework Siding September 12, 2002, recorded on Janu- ary 7, 2003, in Book 9852, Page 0453, WHEREAS, Article 4:05(A) Land Use Ordinance of the Borough of Fanwood, County Basements made by PATRICIA A. GREENWOOD BY of Union, State of New Jersey required the Planning Board to determine the date, time KELLY GREENWOOD, HER ATTORNEY and locations of the monthly meetings through January of the next year when it organizes No Job 732-815-1174 IN FACT, to the plaintiff and covers real in January. too small Ask for Mike estate located at 211 MONTCLAIR AV- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Board of The Borough of ENUE, UNION, NEW JERSEY 07088, Fanwood that it will meet at 7:30 PM, in the lower level meeting room of the Borough Hall, Tax Lot 22, Block 5813. 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey on the following dates: Pursuant to R. 4:4-4 and 4:64-1(d), 2010 CHAUFFEURS UNLIMITED mediation is available through the New AGENDA MEETINGS REGULAR MEETINGS Jersey Courts. Forms and instructions may ** January 19 January 27 Your Car – Our Driver be obtained on the Court’s web site at ** February 16 February 24 www.njcourstonline.com. March 15 March 24 *DESIGNATED DRIVERS You, STACEY A. YORK, are made a April 19 April 28 *ATLANTIC CITY defendant because you hold a judgment May 17 May 26 that may affect the mortgage premises June 14 June 23 *MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS and the mortgage being foreclosed herein. No Agenda Meeting * July 19 *AIRPORT SERVICE You are entitled to Notice of this action for No Agenda Meeting August 25 *NEW YORK CITY any right, title, claim or interest you may September 13 September 22 have in, to or against said mortgage pre- October 18 October 27 40% Lower than Sedan Services mises. No Agenda Meeting * November 15 Dated: JANUARY 6, 2010 No Agenda Meeting * December 13 Serving Tri-County Area Since 1989 Jennifer M. Perez ** January 18, 2011 January 26, 2011 Superior Court Clerk and 973-228-1888 Frank J. Martone, P.C. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be prominently posted on

Howarth Paving 908-753-7281 A Professional Corporation the bulletin board in the Borough Hall, mailed to The Times and The Courier News, filed 1455 Broad Street with the Borough Clerk and mailed to any person requesting same in accordance with the Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 requirements of the Open Meetings Act. 1 T - 1/14/10, The Leader Fee: $88.23 1 T - 1/14/10, The Times Fee: $52.02 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 14, 2010 Page 15 WESTFIELD – Westfield High Spector, Christine Spitler, Robert Steinfeld, School Principal Peter Renwick an- Westfield High School Jacob Steinfield, Matthew Stierhoff, Meghan Sullivan, Nathaniel Suri, Meghan Suriano, nounced the first marking period Angela Tata, Margot Tishberg, Isabelle honor roll for the 2009-2010 school Weisman, Kayla Wiesinger, Cheryl Wu year. Westfield High School recog- Honor Roll nizes student achievement every 12th Grade marking period at two levels: Honor First Marking Period Distinguished Honor Roll Roll and Distinguished Honor Roll. Mary Ajodah, Meredith Ambinder, Allison Determination of inclusion on the Rebecca Harris, Kyla Im, Gregory Inamine, Hoffman, John Hogge, Lydia Hughes, Rafaella Ammermuller, Elaine Anderson, Robert Honor Roll is based on the following Liam Keller, Katelyn Kelly, Evan Komar, Jakubovic, Amanda Juchnik, Yeoun Kim, Anderson, Elise Annis, Calvin Antoniewicz, criteria: for the Distinguished Honor Daniel Lacorte, Steven Lee, Paul Lizzo, Hope Pauna Kiricheva, John Kirna, Kurt Kowalski, David Athenson, Caraugh Ball, Katherine Lloyd, Natalie Lopez, Peter Lovito, Michael Thomas Malley, Maeve Maloney, Amanda Bange, Richard Barber, Leslie Bartsch, Tyler Roll, the GPA must be between 3.75 Macquaide, Julia Mannino, Danisha Matta- Marcotullio, Pilar Martinez, Peter Mebane, Becker, Scott Bernstein, Nicole Bilica, Zachary and 4.0 with no grade lower than a B. Field, Hannah McRoberts, Drew Mellusi, Allie Merkelson, Hannah Millen, Emily Miller, Bowman, Katie Brennan, Emily Budnick, Sadie For the Regular Honor Roll, the GPA Samantha Meltzer, Valerie Mennona, Char- Cecelia Mosco, Katherine Nemeth, Lucas Burgdorf, Abigail Burton, Michael Byrne, Julia must be between 3.5 and 3.74 with no lotte Milford, Janet Morrison, Ryan Morse, Nugent, Kaycie O’Donnell, Ellis Opoku, Carlino, Amanda Centrella, Marc Cervantes, Veronica Murphy, Jessie Murray, Emily Natko, Gabriella Pirrone, Emma Polini, Brian Pol- Robert Ciarrocca, Kevin Clancy, Danielle grade lower than a B. Fallon O’Connor, Elana Pascoguin, Benjamin lock, Emily Prosuk, Sarah Ramire, Sam Cofone, Anne Comba, Andrew Cordeiro, Ritter, Chandler Robertson, Samantha Rosenburgh, Alexa Rothenberg, Alexandra Melissa Crosta, Tyler Cusick, Monica Rohwetter, Alexandra Schwetje, Max Shin, Rubin, Brett Ryan, Jack Santangelo, Rebecca D’Amico, Katherine Davidson, Elizabeth 9th Grade Distinguished Leon Shum, Lilly Sisto, Clara Smith, Kevin Sarkos, Eric Saunders, Abigail Sawers, Laura Dennerlein, Adam DiBattista, Brandon Dietz, Smith, David Solomon, Olivia Spiridigliozzi, Schmahl, Geoffre Scognamiglio, Mercedes Mitchell Dornfeld, Nicole Egnezzo, Michael Honor Roll Connor Swingle, Jade Tankard, Ryan Tormey, Smith, Mia Spitz, Samantha Sterba, Hannah Eilbacher, Jennifer Eisenberg, Carly Erman, Anthony Aldana, Oria Alexander, Jennifer Naomi Tortorello, Jennifer Tresnan, Marc St.Lifer, Haley Tanella, Leah Tavasi, Rebecca Jonathan Erman, Caroline Fahey, Christopher Amador, Delia Annitsakis, Michael Aronson, Vazquez, Courtney Weisse, Mckenna Wilson, Tunis, Christopher Walsh, Peter Wanfried, Fantini, Michael Fietkiewicz, David Fishman, Mariah Baker, Corinne Barrow, Clayton Emily Wolf, Jessica Zucker Victoria Wang, Marisa Watanabe, Jacob William Foltz, Melissa Ford, Rachel Fried- ANGELS IN DISGUISE…Middle School students at The Wardlaw-Hartridge Beyert, Lucas Bizzaro, Alice Bonneau, Wegbreit, Aimee Wenta, Daniel Wolf, Jordan man, Alex Furlong, Kevin Furlong, Shelley School in Edison gathered on December 9 to select a name and buy a present for Alexander Breakstone, Owen Browne, Chloe 10th Grade Yarusi Fussman, Andrew Gialanella, Michael a child in need this holiday season. Eighth graders Moenika Chowdhury of Bryen, Justin Cafiero, John Campbell, Kathryn Gismondi, Sarah Glickstein, Ellen Gormley, Fanwood, the daughter of Bobby and Margaret Chowdhury, and Elias Gerasoulis Capodanno, Colleen Caprario, Riyad Carey, Distinguished Honor Roll 11th Grade Sophie Greene, Kyla Grodzka, Emily A. Har- of Edison, make their selections from the clay-dough angels. The presents were Robert Cassie, Ian Cauley, Julia Ceasrine, Edward Allen, Meg Anderson, Alison ris, Emily J. Harris, Kate Heffernan, Zachary distributed to students at The Crossroads School in Westfield. Daniel Cetlin, Andres Chang, Jessica Cobuzzi, Antonelli, Grace Antonelli, Gemma Distinguished Honor Roll Helfand, Kyle Higgins, Anneliese Himmel, Deanna Cohen, Kathryn Contini, Mary Antoniewicz, Arjun Asija, Loren Ball, Mia John Allen, Paige Alvarez, Taylor Ander- Valerie Hoffman, Leslie Holt, Miles Hsu, Cornwell, Samuel Cravo, David Cui, Eliza- Ballan, Tara Bange, Mary Barber, Alana son, Mark Androconis, Rakhee Barai, Rachel Lauren Hughes, Halli James, Ryan Jennings, beth Cusick, Matthew Daniel, Samuel Dejohn, Basil, Michelle Behzadpour, Daniel Berke, Baron, Adrian Bizzaro, Michael Blutfield, Jane Elizabeth Kamel, Michael Kaufhold, Anne SPFHS Senior Boys Giana Di Giorgio, Ashley Dietz, Hailey Jonathan Biagioli, Daniel Bigelow, Joy Braun, Morgan Bungerz, Frank Carlone, Caitlin Knisely, Sara Koznecki, Joseph Kramkowski, Dobosiewicz, Claire Dorwart, Andrew Binder, Markian Borkowsky, Zachary Botos, Coleman, Alyssa Conte, Alyssa Cuellar, Tara Stephanie Kuntz, Zachary LaPorta, Jaclyn Dougert, Daniel Dougherty, Mark Eisenhauer, Morgan Bowen, Eleanor Callinan, Matthew Culnan, Rebecca Delafuente, Jeffrey Desorbo, Laspata, Melissa Littman, Kamil Lupicki, Samuel Eliades, Sofie Fetter, Benjamin Fine, Caminiti, Madeline Chandler, Sarah Chan- Wenqi Duan, Justin Erickson, Danielle Fields, Grace Mackenzie, Ian Mackenzie, Jessica Compete for ‘Mr. Spiffy’ Christopher Fischer, Austin Fishman, Michael dler, Wilson Cheung, Hsiao-Min Chiang, Adam Fischette, Abigail Flaherty, Emma Foley, Margolies, Andrew Marino, Amanda Fitzhenry, Erin Fitzpatrick, Meaghan Fleck, Robert Ciardullo, Sarah Collins, Jessica Michael Foley, Alexandra Frankel, Sarah Markowski, Laura Marvin, Mary Mckevitt, SCOTCH PLAINS – Thirteen se- Ms. Brause said, “I was unsure that Angela Gallagher, Colleen Gallagher, Daniel Cronin, Nicole Cruz, Cassandra Currens, Frantz, Catalina Gaglioti, Haozhe Gao, Gregory Mitchell, Sara Mitchell, Samuel nior boys competed for the title of we would be able to pull it together as Gallagher, Marisa Garrity, Matthew Gates, Ella D’Amico, Dominick De Paula, Michael Alexander Garcia, Tzvetelina Garneva, John Mumford, Hugo Nolasco, Michael Oster, Ashley Gerckens, Matthew Gordner, Brittany Corinne Parsloe, Elizabeth Penczak, Davide Mr. Spiffy High in the fall of 2009. well as we did. I was shocked when Depaolo, Sophia Devita, Isabel Docampo, Gentile, Georgia Gleason, Betsy Goellner, Organized by DECA, under the lead- we counted the money and discov- Gould, Jayne Gradel, Emily Greenberg, Adam Sydney Doskow, Patrick Dyer, Amanda Earl, Emily Goldstein, Dana Gottdiener, Erik Peruzzo, Gaffney Peterson, Kristin Peyton, Greene, Tiffani Gregory, Elizabeth Griesmer, Ryan Elliott, Brandon Eng, Emily Fahey, Gozdieski, Dana Grant, Joseph Greenspan, Anna Powell, Beau Preston, Wade Preston, ership of Marjorie FitzGibbon, DECA ered that we raised over $1,700.” Christina Gulla, Courtney Han, Edmund Han, Allison Faktor, Abraham Fertig-Cohen, Julia Emma Gross, Rachel Gross, Kathryn Lindsay Psolka, Megan Pulliam, Kevin Ramos, Club advisor, Mr. Spiffy High was The event consisted of an opening Matthew Haner, Allison Harth, Sarah Hearon, Fisher, Declan Fitzmaurice, Rory Fitzpatrick, Halliburton, Edward Han, Rachel Harth, Alyssa Stephanie Rego, Adam Reich, Megan Reilly, Allison Hecht, Leigh Anne Heinbokel, Maura Alison Ricardo, Melissa Riegel, Jenna created as a fundraiser in an effort to dance to “Party in the USA” by Miley Kaitlyn Frey, Evan Friedman, Geena Gao, Hatch, Alexandra Hawkins, Ryan Heine, Evan raise money for the Crohn’s and Coli- Cyrus, a fashion portion featuring Heinbokel, Maria Hershey, Rachel Hertzberg, William Geoghegan, Christopher Gerckens, Heroux, Evan Hindes, Maddie Horowitz, Rodrigues, Alicia Rogers, Jaraad Rogers, Amy Asher Horowitz, Timothy Huber, Aidan Andrew Goldfarb, Zachary Goldfarb, Abigail Alexander Jedruszczak, Tracy Kaplan, Nikki Roggenburg, Meredith Romer, Amy tis Foundation of America (CCFA). tuxedos donated from Tuxedos by Hughes, Emily Hutchinson, Nadia Ibrahim, Goldring, Alex Goldschmidt, Zoe Greenburg, Koll, Hayden Kopser, Hannah Kronick, Ho Rosenfeld, Justin Rosin, Michael Rosin, Pulled together in a little over a Cozy in Westfield, a talent section Aditi Jain, Miranda Jakubek, Alexander Jeffery, Emily Gretsky, Brennan Haley, Kelsey Hall, Lam, Michael Levidy, John Lorentzen, Anne Michael Ruschmann, Kevin Russell, Michal Molly Jennings, Pengju Jin, Ashley Kaiser, Sagal, Andrew Sauerwein, Drew Schapow, month, members of Mr. Spiffy High and a question-and-answer opportu- Jacob Harris, Nick Hering, Samantha Hindes, Maguire, Mikhail Maslyuk, Diana Mason, and the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High nity. Alexandra Kapadia, Jessica Kenny, Catherine Bernadette Hopen, Krysta Huber, Matthew Colleen McCabe, Katherine McKinley, Maxwell Schuster, Ryan Scrudato, Julian Selt- Kerr, Sonya Khedr, Leo Kleiman-Lynch, Barrie Huff, Taylor Ingber, Jason Isbit, Lindsey Amanda Minken, Dominick Molinari, Amelia zer, Vishal Shah, Michael Sheehan, Arielle School (SPFHS) community came At the end, the final four contes- Knapp, Hannah Knighton, Geoffrey Ko, Lauren Jacobs, Katharine Jaruzelski, Alexandra Ja- Morabito, Melissa Morawski, Alexis Murphy, Silverman, Robert Sinisi, Emma Smelkinson, together in an effort to find a cure. tants were challenged with SPFHS Koenigsberg, Marina Kovalenko, Joseph son, Dominik Jedruszczak, Kaitlyn Johnson, Morgan Murphy, Priyanka Nayer, Kadeem Dillon Smith, Meredith Smith, Reid Smith, Kravets, Tracy Kwok, Valerie La Porta, Joshua Solomon, Virginia Spinelli, Julia After hard work, and an exceptional Trivia. After a heated competition, Patrick Johnson, Michael Kalimtzis, Kelly Noray, David Osterman, Charles Pantazis, show, DECA was able to raise more the winner, John Maxwell, was Alexander Laitamaki, Bradley Lankler, Caitlin Kalis, Jenna Karnofsky, Ashley Kattak, Emma Partridge, Christine Pyo, Eric Rackear, Spiridigliozzi, Sarah Spitz, Darla Stabler, Lawrie, Sarah Leahy, Paul Lee, Marissa Lowe, Lawrence Keating, Bong Kim, Elizabeth Amy Reich, Bryan Reilly, Shannon Reilly, Graeme Stahl, Molly Sternal, Claire Stevens- than $1,700 for CCFA. crowned. Adam Lupicki, Jennifer Mandelblatt, Jeffrey Kuehn, Allegra Larche, Timothy Lehmberg, Rachel Rickles, Matthew Ritter, Allison Rose, Haas, Kelly Sullivan, Sarah Szollar, Scott Seniors Devon Daly, Amelia DECA members look forward to Marino, Megan Mc Cusker, Catherine Meixner, Brandon Levan, Dara Levy, Danielle Jessica Russo, Christina Scaglione, Jennifer Thien, Madeline Tiedrich, Christina Tsui, Eric Mikalauskas, Julia Miller, Zachary Milrod, Denise Virzi, Peter Waddell, Yixiao Wang, Brause, Brendan McEvoy, Michael presenting CCFA with their donation Lipschutz, Tess Lukowiak, Carolyn Maguire, Sexton, Joshua Simmons, Shane Skibitsky, Reisenberg, and Danny Campbell at a board meeting in January. Olivia Mobarakai, Kleinman Moise, Connor Hannah Margolin, Katie Marino, Finbar Wyatt Smith, Caitlin Storcks, Peter Surace, Austin Wenta, Emily Williams, Melissa Wong, Moore, Regina Morales, Gregory Morano, Martinson, Erika May, Cali Mazzara, Marc Gabrielle Tanji, Matthew Tarantino, Sabrina Marie Wyant, Mei-Dong You spent the end of September and Octo- Megan Mulrooney, Jack Mustard, Michaela Mazzucco, Kavita Mehta, Michael Mondon, Telsey, Samantha Waldman, Madison Weist, ber working hard to ensure the suc- Nies, Eric Oberman, Hannah Painter, Michael Jessica Morse, Richard O’Connor, Thomas Daniel Wickens, Vivien Wolf, Andy Wong, 12th Grade Paone, Sun Park, Grace Partridge, Scott Pass, cess of the event. Due to personal Area Residents Make O’Neill, James O’Rourke, Anne Oldakowski, Jeffrey Yang, Timothy Younger, Zachary experiences, it was decided that the Jenna Perrotta, Chelsea Peterson, Elizabeth Kevin Oster, Olivia Pecora, Audrey Peterson, Zagorski, Adam Ziering Regular Honor Roll Quinnipiac Dean’s List Pindilli, Molly Prybylski, Tara Reardon, Emily Polak, Zhe Qin, Elizabeth Queisser, CCFA would be the chosen organiza- Meghan Reilly, Michael Reilly, Elinor Jamie Ackerman, Nicole Aronson, Zachary Julia Queller, Matthew Ragoza, Patrick 11th Grade Bakhtin, David Ballan, Allison Barba, Megan tion for this community service AREA – The following area resi- Reinhardt, Katie Rembisz, Samantha Rembisz, Reilly, Jack Rickles, Joseph Rinaldi, Ilana dents were named to the dean’s list Brett Ripperger, Lindsay Ripperger, Robert Boersig, John Bohlinger, Meghan Brody, project. Rood, Madeline Rosenberg, Megan Roth, Jacquelyn Buckman, Justin Butler, Heather Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBS) for the fall 2009 semester at Romano, Aaron Rubin, Charlotte Russo, Lillian Alexander Rothfelder, Dean Schapow, An- Regular Honor Roll Russo, Kyra Sagal, Rohit Saigal, Joseph Mackenzie Anderson, Madelein Callahan, Andrew Carson, Gabrielle Cerami, affects more than 500,000 people in Quinnipiac University: drew Schwarz, Charles Scott, Kayla Victoria Cheung, Danny Choo, Sara Connery, Salmon, Benjamin Schwartz, Tara Sciortino, Seigelstein, Sara Shields, Ashley Simmons, Archambault, Kylie Bangs, Patrick Bergin, North America alone. The CCFA aims Leigh-Ann Bartsch of Berkeley Sian Scott, Sarah Seitz, Joel Seltzer, Melissa Mitchell Boyd, Mary Brown, Matthew Alexander Cruz, Lacy Cummings, Christy Di Jessica Sipe, Austin St.Lifer, Emily Smith, Iorio, Maryjuliet Donohue, Kathleen Dooley, to improve the lives of those suffering Heights, Joshua Bornstein of Shendell, Alison Simon, Anna Simon, Isabelle Sari Solomon, Alina Spera, Elizabeth Steller, Buccino, Jillian Ceasrine, Hoon Chae, Emily Smelkinson, Amanda Soldati, Thanach Chan, Ashtyn Chen, Alan Chu, Zachary Shannon Doyle, Christopher Dunstan, Carolyn IBS. The entire DECA chapter was Westfield, Michael Chobor of Berke- Nicholas Sternal, Alyssa Stewart, Michael Dyer, Seth Egert, Kathleen Esler, Lia Fagan, Srithaninrat, Laura Streaman, Elisabeth Stravach, Kathleen Tang, Lauren Tebbetts, Cornwell, Sarah Crawford, William Cronen, involved from day one of the event ley Heights, Gregory DiGiovine of Sulmont, Emily Suriano, Emma Tabachnick, Tierny Cummings, Matthew Curry, Gustav Sharon Faktor, Adam Fine, Benjamin Fine, Stephanie Tepper, Leonidas Tolias, Robin Elizabeth Frankola, Maximilian Fusaro, planning. Cranford, Jeffrey Haymaker of Ber- Annalyn Tanella, Margaret Tanji, Austen Toth, Alexa Turitz, Aswad Turner, Anthony Danielsson, Lauren Darchi, Catherine Members of marketing classes keley Heights, Jennifer LaSpata of Thien, Scott Thompson, Alexandra Tinfow, Davidson, Nicholas Depalma, Juliette Diaz, Bridget Gallagher, Andrew Gates, Hannah Valles, Brian Vander Schaaf, Matthew Gelb, Emily Gluck, Nina Godbee, Caitlin made the decorations and helped Westfield, Elyse Piacentini of Katherine Towers, Michaela Tropeano, Kristin Varakian, Tyler Varian, Brandon Vassallo, Brooke Domino, Sara Durst, Jeremy Einbinder, Troutman, Natalia Trujillo, Natalie Tupper, Krista Embrett, Catherine Filipkowski, Steven Guest, Jordan Harries, Brian Henry, Danielle backstage during the night of the Cranford, Kaitlyn Schulz of Berke- Jacob Vergara, Caroline Weber, Hannah Hollaway, Danielle Hopkins, Ryan Ingram, Kelly Vasel, Kirsten Von der Wroge, Garrett Weeks, Matias Werner, Steven Wronski, Forgash, Katherine Frega, Alec Friedlander, event. In addition, they assisted the ley Heights, Daniel Sullivan of Williamson, Jimmy Yang, Alex Ying, Reece Josh Friedman, John Githens, Alison Glynn, Kelly Irving, Rebecca Kape, Richard Knapp, Madison Yarusi, Nicholas Zahorodny, Jacob Daniel Krack, Ryan Krasnoo, Elaina Kujawski, judges and calculated the official Westfield, Nikki Todaro of Berkeley Zakarin, Allison Zale, Brianne Zelko, Alana Ziff Yasme Goodwin-Rivera, Peter Granstrand, Zepka, Rebecca Zhang, Brian Zilberberg, Jessica Gregory, Cornelius Haggerty, Char- Tracy Landon, Gabriella Larosa, Kefan Lee, scores. Each contestant brought an Heights, Stephanie Walls of Cranford, Nicole Zimmermann lotte Harmer, Charli Herrington, Melanie Suzanne Lemberg, Christopher Lloyd, Conor escort, adding an extra special touch Leigh Weissman of Westfield, and Johnson, Yasemin Karamete, Daniel Kerr, Loughlin, Dalton Mack, Brian Maehl, Olivia to the show. Arielle Ziering of Westfield. Kevin Kessler, Andrew Kirna, Madeline Magnanini, Drew Margolis, Sarah Mendoza, Komar, Steven Korn, Jenna LaRusso, Justin Matthew Meserole, Benjamin Mooney, Dylan Lee, James Lisooey, Charlotte Lorentzen, Moran, Grace Mustard, Lisa Nehring, Angela Emily Mack, Christina Martinez, Cara Martone, Newton, Maria Niemiera, Luke Nobile, Sean Union Catholic Health Club Natalie Materek, Joshua Mazen, Matthew O’Connor, Andrea Ortis, Joshua Perlman, McEvoy, Carlos Mejias, Philip Mierswa, Nicholas Polak, Megan Ramage, Matthew Charles Milrod, Sarah Morasso, Kevin Morris, Rapoport, Evan Rosenburgh, Philip Russo, Christopher Morrissey, Andrew Murray, Max Patrick Sabatino, Christopher Salemme, Sean Sponsors School Blood Drive Narotzky, Francine Nieva, Aileen Nunez, Scrudato, Samantha Seib, Jennifer Sgalardi, Henry O’Brien, Dylan Olson, Rachel Nikolay Shargorodsky, Connor Shields, Will- SCOTCH PLAINS – Union Catho- the day’s event and ensured that Opatowski, Tae-Yong Park, Kristina Perez, iam Sickles, Dylan Simon, Justin Snyder, Jenna lic High School Health Club, moder- donors were given proper care after Michael Pohling, Aris Psyhojos, Hannah Purdy, Strauss, Janya Tagat, Kamal Tamboli, John William Riggs, Robyn Rosenzweig, Adam Taylor, Christopher Tomasso, Gariella Van ated by school nurse JoAnn Ball, along their donation. Ross, Bradland Ross, Olivia Ryan, Jill Ness, Diana Vasel, Diana Venezia, Kelsey with the New Jersey Blood Services, Statistically, one out of every three Salisbury, Matthew Santry, Thomas Scheurer, Wilson, Matthew Wronski, Jason Yang, hosted a blood drive on December 15. people will need blood at some point Nicole Schmeider, William Siegel, Stefani Caroline Yeager, Bowei Zhang Led by the Health Club Blood Drive in their lives, and the Union Catho- committee members, Shweta Gohil, lic Health Club is strongly dedi- Nathalia Obara, Angelina Caravello, cated to increasing awareness for County, Americorps Offer Megan Hely, Lindsay Chaillet, Tyler this cause. The Health Club will Cunningham, Ashley Robinson, Kiera host its second blood drive in the Morris, DJ Thornton and Amy Zofcin, spring of 2010. Free 45-Min. Presentation the club successfully surpassed its goal All eligible candidates are by engaging 52 donors in the event. strongly encouraged to participate. COUNTY – The Union County picking up pet waste and not feeding Among the 52 donors were cur- For general information regarding Board of Chosen Freeholders encour- geese. rent Union Catholic students, fac- medical eligibility, visit ages sixth grade teachers and local The presentations are offered by ulty and walk-ins from the surround- nybloodcenter.org or sign up READ AND RESPOND…Eileen Cambria, principal of Franklin School, recently hosted a story hour at Barnes & Noble in Clark. She read some of her favorite community groups to register for a the Union County Board of Chosen ing community. Union Catholic par- through Nurse Ball at (908) 889- children’s books while students’ parents could shop, and a portion of sales was free 45-minute, in-class science pre- Freeholders and the Union County ent Maryann Gingrich assisted with 1600, extension 311. donated back to Franklin. Pictured are students listening to Ms. Cambria as she sentation that relates watershed and Department of Parks and Commu- reads “Bad Dog, Marley!” by Josh Grogan. environmental concepts in a fun and nity Renewal in conjunction with meaningful way. the New Jersey Department of Envi- 9th Grade Teachers, students and community ronmental Protection and the 10th Grade members will discover how human AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassador Regular Honor Roll Regular Honor Roll behavior can impact the land and Program. David Adsit, Andrew Aldana, Megan Ariola, waterways around them. To schedule a free presentation for Sofia Beneroff, John Birnie, Corentin Bonneau, Nahea An, Emily Bailey, Hannah Bass, Caroline Bertoni, Oliver Bevan, James Birnie, “Since 1999, these interactive pre- a sixth grade class or a community Alexandra Borr, Emily Brucia, Lilian Burtness, sentations about how a land area group, or for more information, call Madelyn Cannone, Edward Carolan, William Rebecca Bleich, Ryan Bohrod, Victoria Cary, Grace Cerra, Celia Childs, Jonathan Bonsall, Christina Bruce, Thomas Case, Emily drains into a river system have been Steve Hruby, the watershed ambassa- Clancy, Meghan Clifford, Jack Colwell, Clauss, Justin Coelho, Molly Colvin, Maura receiving positive reviews from stu- dor for Watershed Management Area Michael Corcoran, Alexander Corea, Betsy Colwell, Eileen Cook, Kelly-Anne Crowley, Gabrielle Cruz, Rebecca Daaleman, Jeffrey dents and teachers alike,” said Free- 7, at (908) 789-3209. Crossland, Patrick Currie, Erica Davis, Brit- holder Bette Jane Kowalski, liaison tany Denicola, Theresa Depalma, Andrew Dattilo, Carley Davis, Melissa Decandia, John Donohue, Katherine Fischer, Caroline Dedea, Rives Derosa, Melissa Diep, Thomas to the Union County Parks and Rec- FREELANCERS WANTED Frankola, Mark Frega, Andrew Fromm, Kevin Edwards, Jessie Fang, Richard Fletcher, reation Advisory Board. “They enjoy Galasso, Kyla Gargiulo, Julia Godbee, Nicho- Katherine Fox, Dana Friedman, Victoria participating in the hands-on demon- Strong, detail-oriented writers las Grawehr, Jacob Greenberg, Alexandra Gagliano, Alexa Geltzeiler, Matthew Hall, Henry Hershey, Ryan Hobson, Kimberly stration that includes the use of a with professional demeanor Grosser, Brenton Harries, Christopher Harris, three-dimensional topographic land needed to cover local BLOOD IS THICKER…Members of the Union Catholic Blood Drive Commit- use model.” government meetings. Must tee, left to right, Shweta Gohil, Nathalia Obara, Ashley Robinson and DJ Most importantly, the program of- be able to meet deadlines, Thornton are pictured at the Union Catholic Health Club-sponsored blood drive. BMW Car Club of America fers easy, practical solutions that ev- know how to write a lead, and eryone can implement to reduce non- take an active interest in their Comm. Center Announces point source pollution and improve beats in order to develop news Makes Donation to Westlake water quality. Examples of ways the stories. Please email resume and clips to: WESTFIELD – The New Jersey JMK BMW in Springfield and BMW average person can help the environ- 2010 Scholastic Awardees Chapter of the BMW Car Club of of Bloomfield. Thunderbolt also hosts ment include eliminating or mini- [email protected] WESTFIELD – The Westfield school-aged children in Westfield and America (NJBMWCCA) presented several professional racing series, in- mizing the use of pesticides on lawns, Community Center announced the its surrounding towns. a $6,700 donation to the Westlake cluding the Grand-Am Rolex series awarding of three scholastic achieve- The awards are designed to: moti- School of Westfield at the Union and the ARCA Remax stock car series. ment awards to area students. The vate African-American students to County Educational Services Com- Six students from Westlake at- scholarships have been made pos- achieve better grades by rewarding mission Board of Education meet- tended the race as special guests of sible by generous bequests of the late them for grade improvements; deter ing on December 9. the NJBMWCCA. In addition to Dr. and Mrs. Hubert G. Humphrey, dropouts, and to increase student in- The BMW Club has supported watching the race in person, they former residents of Westfield and terest in planning for their future. Westlake programs for more than a were able to ride along on a pace lap Scotch Plains. Scholarships are awarded to students dozen years and has made dona- and have their picture taken while Brianna Fields, Plainfield High in grades 7 through 12. tions totaling over $73,000. These sitting in one of the racecars. Each School; Joseph Obiajulu, Magnet The scholarship award presenta- donations have been used to pro- of the students has been presented High School, and Faizah Romano, tion will take place on Monday, Janu- vide the school’s multiply disabled with a framed picture of them sit- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, ary 18, at 9:30 a.m. during the center’s students with specialized computer ting in the racecar, complements of were named the 2010 Dr. Hubert G. annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. equipment, materials and equipment Matt Sweetwood of Unique Photo. Humphrey Scholars. Pancake Breakfast. for various educational programs, The New Jersey Chapter of the The late Dr. Humphrey, a physi- The Westfield Community Center summer camperships and supplies BMW Car Club of America was cian, established the Dr. Hubert G. is a multi-service center providing for Westlake’s annual carnival. established in 1973 and, today, has Humphrey Scholastic Achievement recreational, nutritional and educa- The donation was made possible over 2,500 members throughout the Awards at the Westfield Community tional programs to all age groups. by the generous support of the spon- state and surrounding areas. Its pur- Center. A community leader, volun- The Westfield Community Center is sors of the chapter’s annual June pose is to promote interest in the teer and philanthropist, Dr. Humphrey celebrating 75 years of service. The Club race, which was held this year BMW automobile and to conduct served on the board of directors of the Westfield Community Center is a DRIVEN…Members of the New Jersey Chapter of the BMW Car Club of at Thunderbolt Raceway, a 2.25- activities that encourage safe and America are shown presenting a check for $6,700 to the Westlake School in Westfield Community Center and the Westfield United Fund and a United mile road course located at New skilled driving. Westfield. Pictured, left to right, are Dr. Elihu Savad, BMW Club Board Member; Scotch Plains Board of Health. Way agency. Jersey Motorsports Park in For more information on the New Larry Engel, BMW Club President; Dr. Ross Karlin, BMW Club Race Chair- Dr. Humphrey took an interest in To learn more, call (908) 232-4759 Millville. Jersey BMW Car Club of America, man; David Bailey, Westlake School Supervisor of Instruction; and William encouraging the highest academic or e-mail Sponsors for the Club Race were visit njbmwcca.org. Presutti, Union County Educational Services Commission Superintendent. achievement of African-American [email protected]. Page 16 Thursday, January 14, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION William E. Somers, 97, Senior Engineer; Frederick J. Kessler, 75, Merck Retiree; Was Active In Scouts, Choir and FUMC – Obituaries – Was Active In Youth Sports Programs William Eugene Somers died on the ASME Research Committee as- Margaret Cooper, Former Teacher; Frederick Joseph Kessler passed and Katherine “Babe” Lefebvre, and Thursday, October 1, age 97 years, sociated with boiler operating prob- away peacefully in his sleep on their families. seven months and eight days. Born in lems. He was elected Life Fellow of Was Parishioner and College Trustee Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at the Fred was a devoted husband, father age of 75. Fred was born on March and friend. In the early 1970s, he Northfield, N.J. on February 23, 1912, the ASME in 1978 and in 2002 was Margaret Mencke Cooper died on Hospice Advisory Board. he was a direct descendant of John honored for his contributions to the 20, 1934 in Newark, N.J. He was the helped to build the Westfield Cub Sunday, January 3, 2010, in Vero A loving wife, mother, grandmother only son of Frederick Scout Football program. Somers, the Quaker founder of Somers ASME and for his membership in the Beach, Fla., surrounded by her family. and great-grandmother, Margaret is Point, N.J. in 1695. At his death, Wil- Society since 1933. Charles Kessler and Later, he coached Little Born January 27, 1928, Margaret survived by her husband, E. Newbold Katherine Margaret von League Baseball and Soft- liam was considered to be the oldest Although known as both a design was the daughter of Cooper; her children, living descendant of John and hands-on engineer, Germeten Kessler of ball teams for each of his Terence C. and Mabel Susan M. Hanson, Alice Rutherford, N.J. His ar- children. In the 1980s, he Somers. Will was published sev- Brady. She grew up in M. Mencke, John B. Will was named after eral times throughout his rival was something of was an active member of Westfield, N.J. and Mencke, Jr. and Anne a surprise to his 42-year- the Westfield Booster As- his maternal grandfather, career. After retirement graduated from M. Lowe; her seven William L. Flick, with his from PSE&G in 1977, he old parents, as the sociation, serving as its Westfield High School grandchildren, Jennifer youngest of his three president for the 1984- middle name being that of was reengaged as a con- in 1945. Margaret re- H. Isaacs, Stephanie A. his father, Eugene. The lat- sultant for the company older sisters – still called 1985 term. He also enjoyed ceived her Bachelor of Hanson, Erich W. Lowe, “Babe” – was 10 when regular poker games and ter was a civil engineer until May of 1979. He also Arts degree from Saint Ryan J. Lowe, Emma who during the first six did consulting work for he was born. Fred at- golf with a close circle of Mary-of-the-Woods M. Mencke, Elizabeth tended Boston College, friends, including legend- years of Will’s life moved Energy Engineering Corp. College in 1949. J. Mencke and John B. the family often, living in of Jersey City until 1992. where he studied biol- ary annual LBIO road After teaching En- Mencke, III, and her ogy and graduated in Frederick J. Kessler trips. In later years, he Fullerton, Pa., Hudson, Will married Marion glish at Plainfield High great-granddaughter, N.Y., Tarrytown, N.Y., Mack in 1938, having met 1956. He then spent a spent summers at Long School, Margaret mar- Chloe Anne Isaacs. She year in graduate studies at Beach Island, where he enthusiasti- Wilmington, Del., her during his years in ried John B. Mencke, also is survived by her Woonsocket, R.I., back to Bethlehem, Pa., where Georgetown University, before en- cally entertained family and friends. also of Westfield, on Margaret Cooper sister, Alice B. listing in the United States Army. When not at the beach, he was a Northfield, and on to William E. Somers she was a third-grade June 28, 1952. They Callahan, and her three Catasauqua, Pa. At the in- teacher. They were mar- Fred graduated from the Intelligence regular volunteer at the Holy Trinity raised their family in Summit, N.J. brothers, Terence C., Jr., John H. and School at Fort Holabird, Md. and Soup Kitchen. He will be dearly sistence of his wife, Mary, they re- ried for 67 years until her passing on and retired to St. Michaels, Md. in James C. Brady. mained in Catasauqua for the duration April 2 of 2006 at the age of 94 years then was stationed in Washington, missed by all. 1988. For more than 40 years Marga- A prayer service was held on Thurs- D.C. There, he conducted Army in- On Monday, January 11, a Mass of of Will’s public education. Will gradu- and five days. ret enjoyed summer vacations with day, January 7, at the Strunk Funeral ated first in his class from Catasauqua He was for many years active in the telligence investigations and met the Christian Burial was celebrated at the her family at Pocono Lake Preserve Home of Vero Beach. A Funeral Mass love of his life, Clara Louise “Cliss” Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church High School in 1929 and went on to Boy Scouts of America. As a youth he in Pennsylvania. was celebrated on Monday, January Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa. was a member of Troop 2 at the Reed. They married in 1960. in Westfield. Interment followed at Following John’s death in 1999, 11, at St. Theresa Church in Summit. Following an Honorable Discharge Holy Cross Cemetery in North Ar- for both his undergraduate (second in Catasauqua Presbyterian Church. As Margaret moved to Easton, Md. In Interment was private. the class of 1933) and graduate studies an adult he was Master of Cub Pack from the Army in 1960, Fred attended lington, N.J. In lieu of flowers, dona- 2004 she married E. Newbold Coo- In lieu of flowers, donations may the George Washington University tions may be sent to the Westfield (Master of Science degree in Mechani- 176 at McKinley School in Westfield per, and they split their time between be made in Margaret’s name to Saint cal Engineering in 1935). for seven years, then committee chair- School of Government, Business and Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 356, Vero Beach, Fla. and Media, Pa. Mary-of-the- Woods College, Saint International Affairs and, in 1962, Westfield, N.J. 07091. He worked for Babcock and Wilcox, man of Troop 71 at the First Baptist Margaret was an active contributor to Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind. 47876 or to first in Barberton, Ohio (September Church of Westfield, and finally Scout- earned a Masters of Hospital Admin- Arrangements were by the Dooley every community in which she lived. the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Mu- istration. Upon graduation, he spent Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- 1935-March 1936), then in New York master of that troop for three years. A devoted church volunteer, she seum, P.O. Box 636, St. Michaels, City until World War II, when in De- Within the Watchung Council, he was several years as an administrator at enue in Westfield. served as a lector and Eucharistic Md. 21663. January 14, 2010 cember of 1942 he was taken into the one of the planners for its inaugural January 14, 2010 the George Washington University Minister for St. Theresa Church in School of Medicine and then joined United States Navy as an ensign. Dur- Klondike Derby and continued par- Summit, N.J., Christ the King Church ing the war Will designed and super- ticipating in it for many years, running Merck and Co., Inc. During his 28- Genealogical Society in New Vernon, N.J.; Saints Peter and Josephine Ruggeri, 90 year career with Merck, he became vised the building of the power plant the signaling competition. Paul Parish in Easton, Md. and Holy for the Naval Engineering Experiment From the age of 8, Will was an avid Josephine Ruggeri, 90, of director of product development plan- To Learn ‘Sleuthing’ Cross Church in Vero Beach. Marga- ning. Then, in his own words, at the WESTFIELD – Robert Stein, presi- Station at Annapolis, Md., mustering choral singer. His longest association ret also served as a trustee of Saint Westfield passed away on Sunday, out in 1946 as a lieutenant. After the was from 1938 until 2001 with the January 10, 2010, at Overlook Hos- age of 59 he found his “true calling” dent of the Morris Area Genealogical Mary-of-the-Woods College in Indi- and happily retired. Society, will share his expertise to- war he joined Public Service Electric Sanctuary Choir of the First United ana. pital in Summit surrounded by her and Gas Company (PSE&G) on Janu- Methodist Church of Westfield. From loving family. Fred and Cliss moved to Westfield, day, Thursday, January 14, at 1 p.m. In Summit, Margaret was active in N.J. in 1967, where they resided for at the regular meeting of the Genea- ary 2, 1946, in the Mechanical Engi- 2001 he continued to sing with the The United Way, Church Women Born in Sicily, Italy, she lived in neering Division of the Electric Engi- choir at Bristol Glen until only a few Westfield since the age of 7. Mrs. over 40 years. Cliss predeceased him logical Society of the West Fields. United and the Junior League. She in 2008. Mr. Stein likens genealogical re- neering Department. weeks before his death. He and also served on the planning board and Ruggeri was a homemaker. Will had a 31-year career with Marion joined the Methodist Episco- Her son, Orlando Ruggeri, Jr., pre- He is survived by his three children, search to investigation. He will out- was founder and president of Youth Frederick R. Kessler and his wife, line the various talents that private PSE&G, retiring in 1977 as Senior pal Church (later the First United Employment Services. While living deceased her. Engineer specializing in power boil- Methodist Church) of Westfield in Surviving are her husband, Or- Rose, of New York City, John B. investigators must possess in order to in Maryland, Margaret was involved Kessler and his wife, Kelly, of Westfield succeed and show how those same ers and associated equipment (air the fall of 1938. With that church’s with the Easton Day Care Center, the lando C. Ruggeri, and her children, heaters, precipitators, forced draft and Wesley Singers, he and Marion twice Dr. Sebastian Ruggeri, Isabel Novak and Nancy Kessler McCabe and her skills can further family research. Talbot Association of Clergy and La- husband, Larry, of Mountainside, as As always, the meeting will be open induced draft fans, ash handling, and toured in Europe, and were founding ity, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime and Dr. Patricia Ruggeri-Weigel. flue gas desulfurization systems). choristers of the Oratorio Singers. She also will be deeply missed by well as their 10 grandchildren, Zoe, to the public. It will be held in the Museum and Christmas in St. Cassie, Henry and Reed; Kevin, Jack, meeting room of the Westfield Memo- A world-renowned engineer spe- Will was the designer of its stage. Michaels. She also served on the her 16 grandchildren. cializing in pressure vessels, Will was At the First United Methodist Friends are kindly invited to visit Owen and William, and Katherine and rial Library, located at 550 East Broad chairman of the Power Boiler, Sec- Church of Westfield, he was at vari- the Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Hugh. Fred also is survived by his two Street. For more information, call tion I of the American Society of ous times a trustee, a member of the Joseph M. Pate, 55 Westfield Avenue in Westfield, to- dear sisters, Elizabeth “Betty” Baker Nancy Humphrey at (908) 612-6029. Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Property Management Committee, Joseph M. Pate of Howell died on morrow, Friday, January 15, from 2 Boiler and Pressure Vessel (B&PV) the Access-Building Committee and Monday, January 4, 2010, at age 55, to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Code committee, finally resigning his the Administrative Board, and was of complications related to Christian Burial will be offered at 10 membership at the age of 88. He also the Institutional Representative for Parkinson’s disease. a.m. on Saturday, January 16, at St. was a member of the B&PV Main Boy Scouts of America Troop 78. Born in Nashville, Tenn. to Joseph Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in Committee and Executive Commit- Will was an athlete in high school, H. Pate and Elizabeth A. Pate, he moved Westfield. Entombment will follow tee until 1987 and was a member of lettering as a shot-putter and as a to Westfield in 1969. A talented opera at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. champion half-miler on the track singer and salesman, he was much Memorial donations may be made team. He also was a guard on the loved and admired by his family, to the Alzheimer’s Association, 299 Prayer to football teams of both Catasauqua friends and every child he met. Cherry Hill Road, Suite 201, The Blessed Virgin High School and Lehigh University, He was a 32nd degree Mason in the Parsippany, N.J. 07054. both of course in the days when play- Valley of Trenton Lodge, a Vigil January 14, 2010 (Never known to fail) ers played both offense and defense. Member of the Order of the Arrow in Oh most beautiful Flower of As an adult he walked at least two Monmouth Council, a volunteer Paula Taranta, 86 Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, miles each day as part of his com- blacksmith at Allaire State Park and a Paula Domenick Taranta, 86, of Splendor of Heaven, Blessed mute. During the summer he would member of the Howell OEM and First Robbinsville died on Tuesday, Janu- Mother of the Son of God, Im- swim a half-mile per day. He never Aid/Rescue squads. ary 5, 2010, at her home. maculate Virgin, assist me in my drank alcohol nor smoked. Surviving are his wife, Sharon, and Born in Beaver Falls, Pa., Mrs. necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help He is survived by his elder son, Paul son, Seth; his father, Joseph; three Taranta was raised in Plainfield and me! Show me herein you are my Mack, and his wife, Janet Carol Schlein, brothers, John, James and Jeff, and a lived in Westfield from 1962 until mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of their son, Luke Alexander, his wife, sister, Elizabeth Miller. moving to Robbinsville in 2002. God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, Ekaterina Gennadyevna Shatalova, and An informal gathering of friends Her husband, Joseph L. Taranta, I humbly beseech you from the their children, Sophia Victoria and An- and family was held on Saturday, Janu- predeceased her in 2007. bottom of my heart to succor me in thony Luke, and by his younger son, ary 9, at the Howell First Aid Squad. Surviving are two daughters, Meg this necessity. There are none who David Philip, his wife, Nina Anne Poli, In lieu of flowers or gifts, Joe wished Taranta of Freehold and Carrie and can withstand your power. Show and their children, Karen Lynn and that donations be sent to: Boy Scout her husband, Ron Wayne, of me herein you are my mother. Oh Daniel Brian, and Daniel’s wife, Hannah Venture Crew 191, c/o Squankum Fire Robbinsville; two brothers, Louis of Mary, conceived without sin, pray Eliza Fairman. Will’s cousin, Joseph Company, 271 Squankum Road, Watchung and Frank Domenick of for us who have recourse to thee. Stokes of Orlando, Fla., survives as the Farmingdale, N.J. 07727. Florida, and two sisters, Carrie Holy Mother, I place this cause in youngest child of Eugene’s youngest Arrangements were by the Clayton DiDomezio of Connecticut and your hands (3x). sister, Louisa. & McGirr Funeral Home of Freehold Jeanette Iuliano of Green Brook. Also Holy Spirit, You who solve all Will’s memorial service will take Township. For information or condo- surviving are two grandsons, Peter problems, light all roads so that I place on Saturday, February 20, 2010, lence messages to the family, please and Andrew Taranta. OUR SOLDIER…Fanwood-Scotch Plains Girl Scout Troop 40417, comprised of may attain my goal. You who gave visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com. Services were held on Saturday, sixth graders from Park Middle School in Scotch Plains, adopted a soldier, at 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Lieutenant Joe Zdaniewicz, who currently is serving in Afghanistan. In Decem- me the divine gift to forgive and Church of Westfield. His ashes will be January 14, 2010 January 9, at the Scarpa Funeral Home forget all evil against me and that in of North Plainfield. Burial took place ber, the girls made him holiday and birthday cards (his birthday is December 29) placed in the Memorial Garden at the to thank him for his service. Since the cards would not get there in time via all instances in my life You are with First United Methodist Church of Robert McDonough, 50 at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. January 14, 2010 traditional mail, the troop leader took pictures and sent everything by e-mail. The me. I want in this short prayer to Westfield, where he was a member for Robert F. McDonough, 50, of Brook- troop has received a thank you note from Lt. Zdaniewicz, who keeps them updated thank You as I confirm once again 71 years. A portion will be reserved to lyn, N.Y. and Roxbury, N.Y. died on PUBLIC NOTICE through periodic e-mails sent to the troop leader. that I never want to be separated be placed on the grounds of the Somers Sunday, January 3, 2010, in Roxbury. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE from You in eternal glory. Thank Mansion in Somers Point, N.J., the A Westfield native, he graduated PLANNING BOARD you for your mercy towards me from Westfield High School, Class of TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS origin of the family in America. Please take notice that on January 27, RESOLUTION RESOLUTION and mine. Amen. Memorial gifts may be sent to 1977. He also graduated from 2010 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough Say this prayer on three con- Bristol Glen, 200 Bristol Glen Drive, Princeton University, magna cum Hall, located at 75 North Martine Avenue, WHEREAS, the Township of Scotch WHEREAS, the Township of Scotch secutive days. Publish this prayer Newton, N.J. 07860, where both Will laude, and from the University of Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board, Plains will require the services of a Town- Plains will require the services of a Town- after the favor is granted. Pennsylvania Law School, where he in its capacity as a Zoning Board of ship Risk Manager during 2010; and ship Auditor during 2010; and and Marion lived from March of 2001. Adjustment, will hold a hearing on the WHEREAS, the Township Council of WHEREAS, the Township Council of January 14, 2010 L.A.A. was a member of the Law Review. application of the undersigned. The prop- the Township of Scotch Plains adopted a the Township of Scotch Plains adopted a Robert’s legal career was devoted erty in question is located at: 47 Stagaard resolution on January 10, 2006, pursuant resolution on January 10, 2006, pursuant primarily to representing domestic Place, Fanwood, New Jersey, also known to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et. seq., known to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et. seq., known and global investment banks. He was as Block 79 Lot 8, as shown on the as the “New Jersey Campaign Contribu- as the “New Jersey Campaign Contribu- Fanwood Tax Map, owned by Joseph and tions and Expenditures Reporting Act”; tions and Expenditures Reporting Act”; employed by several different finan- Laura Ursino. which established a fair and open process which established a fair and open process Gray Funeral Homes cial institutions and with the law firms The applicant requests required vari- for the award of certain contracts with a for the award of certain contracts with a of Kaye Scholer and of Cadwalader, ances and approvals to allow the widening value in excess of $17,500.00 per year, value in excess of $17,500.00 per year, Wickersham and Taft. of an existing driveway that enters onto La where those contracts are not subject to where those contracts are not subject to Since 1897 At the time of his passing, he was Grande Avenue (County Route 601) and public bidding or competitive contracting public bidding or competitive contracting addition of a second driveway that would under the New Jersey Local Public Con- under the New Jersey Local Public Con- the New York representative of the enter onto Stagaard Place. The driveway tracts Law; and tracts Law; and Kansas City law firm of Polsinelli widening and addition of the second drive- WHEREAS, Requests for Qualifications WHEREAS, Requests for Qualifications Shugart. way is in violation of the following: and proposals for the said contract were and proposals for the said contract were Section 184-163A of the Fanwood Land advertised at least ten (10) days before the advertised at least ten (10) days before the Surviving are his wife, Cara; his two Use Code. Variance Requested: Approval proposals were to be submitted; and proposals were to be submitted; and children, Schuyler, 11, and Gavin, 8; to widen an existing Driveway. Permitted: WHEREAS, the Township Manager and WHEREAS, the Township Manager and his parents, Joan and Robert Maximum driveway width of 10 feet; the Township Clerk have received and the Township Clerk have received and McDonough of Monmouth Beach, Present: Driveway width of 10 feet; Pro- opened the proposals in public and the opened the proposals in public and the posed: Driveway width of 18 feet. Township Council evaluated any proposal Township Council evaluated any proposal N.J.; his six siblings, Mrs. Kathleen Section 184-163A of the Fanwood Land on the basis of being the most advanta- on the basis of being the most advanta- McDonough Worley of Lancaster, Pa., Use Code. Variance Requested: Approval geous to the Township of Scotch Plains, geous to the Township of Scotch Plains, Ms. Eileen McDonough of Washing- to add an additional Driveway; Permitted: price and other factors being considered; price and other factors being considered; One driveway; Present: One driveway; and and ton, D.C., Mrs. Mary Cummings of Proposed: Two driveways. WHEREAS, the evaluation considered, WHEREAS, the evaluation considered, Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in Summit, N.J., Matthew S. McDonough The applicant will also seek such other as to each proposal: as to each proposal: 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. of Mendham, N.J., Paul McDonough relief as may be determined necessary at 1) Experience and reputation in the 1) Experience and reputation in the Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the of Gava, Spain, and Michael the public hearing based upon review of field; field; personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or McDonough of Randolph, N.J., and the application or amendment(s) to the 2) Knowledge of the Township of Scotch 2) Knowledge of the Township of Scotch application. Plains and the subject matter to be ad- Plains and the subject matter to be ad- cremation. 15 nieces and nephews. The file pertaining to this application is dressed under the contract; dressed under the contract; Arrangements were by Heights and available for public inspection during nor- 3) Availability to accommodate any re- 3) Availability to accommodate any re- Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home Hill of Brooklyn, N.Y. mal business hours (8 AM - 4 PM, Monday quired meetings; quired meetings; January 14, 2010 through Friday) from the Secretary of the 4) Compensation proposal; and 4) Compensation proposal; and 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. Planning Board at the Administration Of- WHEREAS, funds have been certified WHEREAS, funds have been certified Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North for this position by the Chief Financial for this position by the Chief Financial William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. Reading is Good For You Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. Officer of the Township. Officer of the Township. NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 Any interested party may appear at said NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED hearing and participate therein in accor- by the Township Council of the Township by the Township Council of the Township (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- of Scotch Plains, as follows: of Scotch Plains, as follows: ning Board. That Conner Strong Risk Control is That Suplee, Clooney & Co. is hereby Applicants: hereby appointed as Township Risk Man- appointed as Township Auditor for the Joseph and Laura Ursino ager for the year 2010. year 2010. Charles J. Tombs 47 Stagaard Place A copy of this Resolution shall be pub- A copy of this Resolution shall be pub- NJ Lic. Number 4006 Fanwood, New Jersey, 07023 lished in The Times as required by law lished in The Times as required by law Director Attorney for Applicants: within ten (10) days of its passage. within ten (10) days of its passage. Joseph E. Murray, Esq. Dated: January 5, 2010 Dated: January 5, 2010 Schiller & Pittenger, P.C. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS www.grayfuneralhomes.com 1771 Front Street Barbara Riepe Barbara Riepe goleader.com/subscribe Scotch Plains, New Jersey, 07076 Township Clerk Township Clerk 1 T - 1/14/10, The Times Fee: $48.96 1 T - 1/14/10, The Times Fee: $47.43 1 T - 1/14/10, The Times Fee: $47.43 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 14, 2010 Page 17

Kids ‘n’ Arts Helps Children Express Talents WESTFIELD – The New Jersey Monroe is a graduate of Vassar Col- Workshop for the Arts (NJWA) Kids lege with a Bachelor of Arts degree ‘n’ Arts program, a weekly two-hour and a graduate of the New England drop-off class for children ages 3 to 5, Conservatory of Music with a Master continues its introduction to the cre- of Music degree. She has a wide ative and performing arts when the range of experience in performing, new session begins on February 16 directing and teaching and has exten- and 18. sive operatic expe- Kids ‘n’ Arts rience as a princi- (KNA) gives area pal artist, producer The work of Sheilia Lenga, on display at Kenilworth Public Library children a unique and director. introduction to A vocal music Gallery on the Boulevard Welcomes Lenga art, music and teacher at the KENILWORTH – Gallery on the in Westport, Conn. After first study- drama while sur- NJWA Music Stu- Boulevard, the exhibit space of the ing at the Julliard School of Music rounding them dio, Ms. Monroe Carrot-and-‘Stick’ Approach Kenilworth Public Library, will and then pursing an interest in jazz with a safe, com- has performed in By Gino Jannotti, carrot. Then the guide left him EXPRESS YOURSELF…Children International Correspondent present the photography of Sheilia and raising a family, Ms. Lenga re- fortable and cre- who attend the NJWA Kids ‘n Arts many area musical alone, and he walked to each Lenga during the months of January newed her love of photography. ative environ- program will have many opportunities theater venues. Editor’s note: Mr. Jannotti, of person and cut the carrot in half and February. Ms. Lenga has exhibited her pho- ment. The curricu- to express their artistic talents in art, Kids ‘n’ Arts Garwood, is on business in (blindfolded). An amazing site. The photographs of this exhibit open tographs at a variety of New Jersey lum, designed music and drama in this unique course will begin its sec- south Asia. He wrote us the fol- “The last one was the boy in a window onto the sights of southern venues, including the Watchung Arts specifically for specifically designed for students ages ond session on lowing: the middle with two carrots, (pic- Africa, featuring such exotic images Center, Les Malamut Gallery in this age group, en- 3 to 5. Tuesday, February “A little explanation. Near to tured above). After the first one as herds of impalas, ostriches and Union, The Westfield Art Gallery, the courages them to express their natu- 16, or Thursday, February 18, and our office is an Indian temple, was cut, he went to get up. The wildebeests at the Kariega Game Re- Jewish Community Center in Edison, ral talents with such themes as “Dis- continue until June 1 or 3. Parents and last Saturday, as we walked others charged in to stop the serve in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, the North Edison Public Library and covery of Self,” “Discovery of Oth- may choose a Tuesday or Thursday back to the office from lunch, we swordsman and put the boy as well as the native dancers of the Millburn Public Library. ers,” or “Discovery of the World.” class at either 9:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. saw this event taking place: back down. Then the guide Shakaland Zulu Village in Durban. Her photographs are also in private Pre-schoolers listen to the music of Tuition for the 15-session semester is “The swordsman was blind- showed the swordsman the car- Visitors to the exhibit will also have collections in New York, Arizona, Mozart while they create arts and crafts $470. Students may enroll at any time folded and walked around to each rot, and he left him alone and he the experience of viewing the strange, Massachusetts, Mexico, Canada and using a variety of mediums during the and tuition will be pro-rated. person with the carrots, and his cut the final one on the boy’s but beautiful, Welwitschia plant, St. Maarten. art segment of the program. In music, For additional information and a sword was placed gently on the stomach.” which is the national flower of The Kenilworth Public Library is the group learns about rhythm and brochure on Kids ‘n’ Arts, or any Namibia. located at 548 Boulevard. For more pitch, using their voices and percus- program of the NJWA, call (908) Ms. Lenga, a resident of Union, has information, call the library at (908) sion and tonal instruments. 789-9696, visit NJWA studios at 150- been taking pictures since she was a 276- 2451 or visit They are also introduced to various 152 East Broad Street or log on to The Seeing Eye Awards child growing up in an artistic family kenilworthlibrary.org. instrumental instruction throughout njworkshopforthearts.com. the year. During the drama segment, POPCORN™ the children express themselves First Baptist Launches Scholarship to Denker through acting, theater games, cre- SCOTCH PLAINS — Kaitlyn low scholarship winners, enabling ative movement, dance, puppetry and New Saturday Service Denker, 18, of Scotch Plains, received blind people to lead more indepen- It’s Complicated: pantomime. WESTFIELD – The First Baptist a scholarship from The Seeing Eye dent lives,” said Mr. Kutsch. The staff of the KNA program in- Church, located at 170 Elm Street in for raising several puppies for the “Through the entire experience, I The Second Time Around cludes Donna Stein, a recipient of a Westfield, has begun a Saturday evening world-famous dog guide school. have learned about being committed Bachelor of Science degree from church service emphasizing Christian James Kutsch, president of The and the importance of time manage- One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent Southern Connecticut State Univer- music in a contemporary, informal fash- Seeing Eye, formally congratulated ment,” said Kaitlyn. “As a person, I sity and a Masters Degree and certifi- ion. The service also features a mes- Kaitlyn among the 59 puppy raisers have grown to discover the rewards By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER can dysfunction that makes it all seem 2 and ½ popcorns cation as a learning-disability teacher sage, prayer and reflection. to receive scholarships at Family Day, that come with sacrifice and hard trite and inconsequential. consultant from Seton Hall Univer- Entitled “Branches,” this pilot pro- an annual celebration for puppy rais- work. It has made me better prepared Think about it. We two are lucky. Still, Luke gets indirect credit for sity. gram is particularly aimed at attracting ers and their families held at the for the challenges that await me.” The odds of taking part in a blissful, bringing Mom and Pop A former educator in the Westfield younger people, but all ages are wel- Morristown campus last year. Each year, The Seeing Eye recog- ‘til-death-do-us-part marriage are in- together…again. It happens in New School system, Ms. Stein, a land- come. It will be held at 5 p.m. on Kaitlyn is a freshman at Towson nizes exceptional puppy raisers by finitesimal. Nonetheless, almost to a York, and not without a sweet note of scape and portrait artist, is an evalua- January 16 and 23 and on the second, University, where she is studying ki- presenting them with $1,000 college man, and a woman, folks strive to be hopefulness when, on the eve of sonny tor for the Paper Mill Playhouse’s third and fourth Saturdays in February nesiology and nutrition. scholarships. Recipients have raised in Cupid’s line of sight. Indeed, so boy’s graduation (looks like from Rising Star Awards Program. and March. For more information, call Kaitlyn has been a puppy raiser for at least two dogs, have demonstrated hardwired to this goal are divorced Columbia), the two find themselves Also on the KNA staff, Maureen the church at (908) 233-2278. five years as a member of the Seeing a high level of academic achievement Jane (Meryl Streep) and Jake (Alec in the hotel lounge, abandoned by the Eye/4-H puppy club. In this capacity, and are active in their communities. Baldwin) that they’re willing to try it brood. And undoubtedly like the first GW Artist’s Paintings Kaitlyn taught her puppies basic obe- again, with each other, yet. time, it begins with hanky-panky. dience, attended local puppy club SPFHS Hosts Annual Putting them through the romantic Initially we’re all for it, save for meetings once a month, exposed pup- wringer in It’s Complicated, direc- one sticking point. Jake is remarried, On Exhibit at Pearl Street pies to a variety of social situations Day of Percussion tor-writer Nancy Meyers does all but to a damsel named Agness, several and provided them with love and com- SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains- speculate the Vegas line on these two years his junior. That makes him an GARWOOD – The Union County ways had a love and appreciation of panionship. Fanwood High School will host its grabbing the brass ring on the second adulterer yet again. But hey, Wife 2 Board of Chosen Freeholders are pre- art. After a year and a half, she returned Annual Day of Percussion on Febru- go-round. Glimpses of classic screw- cheated on him once and has a little senting an exhibit of oil paintings by Ms. Hechevarria’s artwork consists each puppy to The Seeing Eye for its ary 6. This all-day event will feature ball comedy mixed with sitcom sen- tyke named Pedro to prove it. In the Garwood artist Clementina of portraits in oil on canvas, land- formal training. clinics and performances from pro- sibilities and the shtick that is signa- rationalizations of Moviedom, that Hechevarria in the gallery space at scape paintings in oil, murals for “Young adults like Kaitlyn are spe- fessional percussionists, as well as ture Meyers (Baby Boom, 1987) almost makes this affair with his ex- the Union County Office of Cultural children’s rooms and painted furni- cial because they provide a rock-solid from many high school and college achieve fairly funny results. wife OK, if not exactly moral. and Heritage Affairs, located at 633 ture. She also sews special-occasion foundation for a Seeing Eye dog’s ensembles in New Jersey. It is an But the chief calling card here, Besides, they have history. They Pearl Street in Elizabeth. clothing for children. Her work has formal training,” said Peggy Gibbon, entire day devoted to percussion. distinguishing the effort from so many make a nice couple, and we can see A selection of her paintings, titled been sold at craft shows sponsored by director of Canine Development for The professional clinicians who similar, mediocre romps, is the why they originally wed. Of course “The Journey,” is on display at the Rose Squared Productions as well as The Seeing Eye. “We are delighted to will be in attendance are Tommy dramatis personae. Meryl Streep and when it comes to why they ultimately Pearl Street Gallery through Friday, at the Cranford and Westfield Street recognize Kaitlyn for her dedication Igoe, who Modern Drummer Maga- Alec Baldwin as the double-dog dare, broke up, at this juncture we don’t January 29. Gallery hours are 8:30 Fairs. to the puppy-raising program and wish zine said is “a new drumming power, star-crossed and twice-smitten pair, know the half of it. So let’s just com- a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Her work can be viewed on Kaitlyn well in her future endeavors.” breathtaking, inventive and disarm- nearly elevate the material one full plicate it a tad more by throwing in a “The talent and diversity of our clementinascreations.com “We applaud the extraordinary ingly strong”; Drum Corps Interna- rung more than it deserves. Both are new suitor for Jane’s affections. En- county artists assure an inspiring and Union County artists (whose works commitment of Kaitlyn and her fel- tional Hall of Famer Thom Hannum; able to inject a creditable, engaging ter stage left, Adam, her sensitive interesting variety of exhibitions at can be hung on a wall) interested in acclaimed world percussionist for gravity to the farcical doings. architect played by Steve Martin. the Pearl Street Gallery,” said Free- exhibiting in the gallery space are Broadway’s The Lion King Rolando In other words, we care. Oh, not With the comical and serious in- holder Bette Jane Kowalski, liaison welcome to apply. For more informa- Summit Playhouse Casts Morales-Matos and award-winning necessarily about Jane or Jake per se, gredients now assembled and a dash to the Union County Cultural and tion about the Pearl Street Gallery or For Comedy Sylvia concert percussionist Greg but certainly about the compelling of philosophy generously sprinkled Heritage Advisory Board. other programs, contact the Union SUMMIT – Sylvia, a comedy by Giannascoli. predicaments they bring to life in in for seasoning, the tale begins to Ms. Hechevarria attended Kean County Office of Cultural and Heri- There will also be a raffle, prizes, their alternately rollicking and pite- churn. Figure on a lot of the usual College, where she earned a Bach- tage Affairs, 633 Pearl Street, Eliza- A.R. Gurney, is being cast at The Summit Playhouse on February 6 and give-a-aways and vendor merchan- ous tumult through the wiles of amour. comic conventions to pad a rather elor of Arts degree in English with a beth, N.J. 07202. dise displayed for purchase. The While there have been situations thin plot. But while often predictable, minor in Fine Arts. She worked in Free on-site parking is available. 7 at 1 p.m. There are four actor posi- tions available. Dancer auditions will event starts at 10 a.m. and ends at where so-so writing has hampered La only the more skilled soothsayers will various fields after college, both in To learn more, call (908) 558-2550. 6:30 p.m. Streep (Death Becomes Her, 1992), successfully predict who, if any, her the corporate world and as a legal NJ Relay users can dial 7-1-1 or send take place on February 7 at 6 p.m. In the comedy, Greg and Kate have High school and college ensembles such is not the case here. Lady Fair shall choose. secretary for many years, but she al- e-mail to [email protected]. will perform from 10 a.m. to noon. Though apparently content in her Meanwhile, we are pretty much moved to Manhattan after 22 years of child-raising in suburbia. The fun The first professional performances new life, perhaps the divorcée will being charmed by the courtship of will start with Mr. Morales-Mato at never fully recover from the marital Jane and Jake, essentially a serio- begins after Greg brings home a dog he found in Central Park bearing only noon. failure. OK, we forgive her the mil- comic update of love among the WF’s Ida Chen’s Poem There will also be refreshments lion-dollar heartbreak trappings…the Baby Boomer generation. Born the name “Sylvia” on her nametag. The playhouse is looking for a fe- available throughout the day. Ad- sprawling Santa Barbara manor and from experience, new modes of the mission is $3 for children under 12 the ideal, career-affirming gourmet mating dance are introduced. But Makes Poetry Anthology male actress in her 20s, two male actors between 40 and 50, and a fe- and $5 for everyone 12 and over. foods/bakeshop in town. The fact is, far more infatuating and funny are WESTFIELD – Last year, Ida Chen Creative Communication also awards Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School she loved, come rain or come shine, the ploys and stratagems that doubt- of Westfield, the daughter of Carol and more than $12,500 each year in Lan- male actress between 40 and 50, as well as one male and one female is located at 667 Westfield Road in and then he cheated on her. less haven’t changed since both were Chao Chen, submitted a poem to a guage Arts Grants to schools to further Scotch Plains. But part of what makes it so com- teens. contest that was held for young poets. encourage young people’s writings. dancer (no lines). plicated is that the cad, played to It’s as cute as it is confounding. Ida is in eighth grade in Westfield. Her Creative Communication also spon- The characters Sylvia, Greg and PUBLIC NOTICE Kate will be asked to read from the vulnerable-as-a-fox perfection by Laughing at the heart’s intrigues, poem was selected from thousands of sors essay contests. The next essay TOWN OF WESTFIELD Alec Baldwin, is so darn likable. Mr. while no answer to one of life’s big- entries as one of the top 10 in her grade. contest to be held has a deadline of script as well as to sing “Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye” by Cole Porter. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Baldwin should devote the rest of his gest enigmas, is consoling. It allows The contest was held for all students February 17. Notice is hereby given that the Westfield career to acting only with great ac- us to acknowledge en masse this in grades K-12. The top 10 poets in each These are not contests in which every Chase Newhart directs the perfor- mance. To learn more, refer ques- Board of Adjustment at its meeting on tresses. It brings out the Franchot mystery only we humans share. But division (grades K-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12) entry is accepted and published. Essays January 11, 2010 adopted the following Tone and/or Walter Pidgeon in him, no need to get esoteric about it if are each receiving special recognition and poems of high merit will receive an tions to producer Frank Hawrusik at resolution. (908) 313-0884. The production runs WHEREAS, the Town Council of the an Almost Leading Man quality that that’s not your cup of love potion. in the poetry anthology A Celebration invitation to be published in an anthol- Town of Westfield has authorized the po- thrives on great team players. While certainly It’s Complicated, in of Poets. Each top-10 winner receives a ogy. To enter, send one original poem of April 23 to May 8. Summit Playhouse is located at 10 sition of Attorney to the Zoning Board of Cheering and booing the re-woo- good part it’s also simply entertain- complimentary copy of the anthology 21 lines or less, and/ or one original Adjustment, and ing couple from courtside seats are ing. and a $50 savings bond. Poems are essay of 250 words or less, with the New England Avenue in Summit. For WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Ad- the damaged urchins, Lauren (Caitlin * * * selected for their literary merit, creativ- student’s name, grade, home address, more information on the playhouse, justment desires to appoint Vincent visit summitplayhouse.org. Loughin, Esq. to that position for the year Fitzgerald), Luke (Hunter Parrish) It’s Complicated, rated R, is a Uni- ity and social significance. school name, and school address to: 2010. and Gabby (Zoe Kazan). But while versal Pictures release directed by Creative Communication sponsors Creative Communication, 1488 North PUBLIC NOTICE NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, they have something to say, either it’s Nancy Meyers and stars Meryl Streep, this contest to offer a “creative outlet 200 West Logan, Utah, 84341. that Vincent Loughlin, Esq. is appointed to TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS the position of Attorney to the Westfield their affluence, spot-on California Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin. Run- that honors our youth,” said Tom To enter online, view Zoning Board of Adjustment from this date argot or the Oprah-ization of Ameri- ning time: 118 minutes Worthen, director of Creative Commu- poeticpower.com. To learn more, call RESOLUTION to December 31, 2010. nication. (435) 713-4411 or e-mail WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Ad- William E. Heinbokel According to Mr. Worthen, “Too of- [email protected]. justment of the Township of Scotch Plains Chairman, Board of Adjustment Teen Arts Exhibit Remains ten, the efforts of young writers are will require the services of an Attorney 1 T - 1/14/10, The Leader Fee: $19.89 during the year 2010; and unrecognized and they lose their moti- PUBLIC NOTICE WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. (40 A-11-1et seq.), requires PUBLIC NOTICE vation to express themselves.” TOWN OF WESTFIELD that the Resolution authorizing the award On Display at PF Library TOWN OF WESTFIELD DWC BOARD OF DIRECTORS of a contract for professional services with- PUBLIC NOTICE REGIONAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT PLAINFIELD – The Union County County Vo-Tech; Brian Fischer, Scotch MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2010 out competitive bids be publicly adver- TOWN OF WESTFIELD tised; and 2010 BOARD OF HEALTH Board of Chosen Freeholders an- Plains, Union County Vo-Tech; Louis Be advised that the Downtown Westfield RECREATION COMMISSION NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- MEETING SCHEDULE nounced that the 2009 Teen Arts Trav- Rodriquez, Scotch Plains, Hillcrest Corporation will meet at the Downtown SOLVED by the Zoning Board of Adjust- In compliance with J.J.S.A. 10:4-8D Westfield Corporation (DWC) office at 105 **January 11, 2010 (5:00 PM) eling Exhibit is on display at the Academy; Gabby Aragona, Westfield, ment of the Township of Scotch Plains, (Open Public Meeting Act), the Westfield Elm Street, Lower Level on the following February 1, 2010 Plainfield Public Library, located at Lamberts Mill Academy; Julia New Jersey, that VINCENT K. LOUGHLIN, Recreation Commission wishes to advise days and times in the year 2010: March 1, 2010 an attorney of the State of New Jersey with 850 Park Avenue, through Friday, Janu- Godbee, Westfield, Edison Intermedi- the public that it will hold its regular meet- April 5, 2010 Annual DWC the law firm of Johnstone, Skok, Loughlin ary 29. ate School. ings for 2010 in the Recreation Confer- May 3, 2010 Reorganization Meeting & Lane, P.C., located at 324 East Broad ence Room of the Municipal Building 425 June 7, 2010 The exhibit consists of 55 pieces of “I am amazed by the exceptional January 25, 2010 at 7:30 pm Street, Westfield, New Jersey, be ap- East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey *No meetings scheduled in the art selected from more than 600 vi- artwork submitted by the students,” pointed Attorney to the Zoning Board of at 7:30pm, on the following dates: BOARD MEETINGS months of July and August Adjustment for the period effective from sual-art works shown at the Union said Freeholder Chairman Daniel All meetings are at 7:30 pm **September 13, 2010 (5:00 PM) MONDAY, JANUARY 11 January 7, 2010 to December 31, 2010. County Teen Arts Festival held in Sullivan. “I encourage everyone to get October 4, 2010 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1 February 22, 2010 This contract is awarded without com- November 1, 2010 March 2009 at Union County College out and see this fun, lively exhibit as it MONDAY, MARCH 8 March 22, 2010 petitive bidding as a “professional service” December 6, 2010 in Cranford. The Union County Office continues its tour throughout Union MONDAY, APRIL 5 April 26, 2010 under the provisions of said Local Public of Cultural and Heritage Affairs in the County.” MONDAY, MAY 3 May 24, 2010 Contracts Law because the services are The above listed meetings are sched- Department of Parks & Community For information about the Teen Arts MONDAY, JUNE 7 June 28, 2010 of such a qualitative nature as will not uled for 5:30 PM on the first Monday of the MONDAY, JULY 12 August 9, 2010 permit the receipt of competitive bids due month, except where otherwise indicated. Renewal administers the annual event. program, contact the Union County NO REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING September 27, 2010 to the subjective difference in the work All meetings will be held in the Council The exhibiting students are: Isabelle Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs IS SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST October 25, 2010 product of such persons and the fact that Conference Room located on the first floor Perrin, Mountainside, Deerfield at 633 Pearl Street, Elizabeth, N.J. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 November 22, 2010 the ethical requirements of such profes- of the Westfield Municipal Building, 425 School; Veronica Tolentino, Scotch 07202 or call (908) 558-2550. NJ Re- MONDAY, OCTOBER 4 December 13, 2010 sionals will not permit such bidding. East Broad Street. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Sherry Cronin Barbara Horev, Secretary Marylou Fashano-Soltis Plains, Union County Vo-Tech; Emily lay service users should call 7-1-1 or e- MONDAY, DECEMBER 6 Executive Director Zoning Board of Adjustment Board Secretary Aschenbach, Scotch Plains, Union mail [email protected]. 1 T - 1/14/10, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T - 1/14/10, The Leader Fee: $24.48 1 T - 1/14/10, The Times Fee: $31.11 1 T - 1/14/10, The Leader Fee: $23.46 Page 18 Thursday, January 14, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Choral Art Society of NJ WCP Presents ‘Pertinent Introduces Public to Paine Comedy’ for 75th Birthday WESTFIELD – Music lovers will Austria, on full sponsorship, where By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY the affair in a line that clearly would have an unusual opportunity to hear she was recipient of the Franz Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times be answered today with “Get over the Mass in D by John Knowles Schubert Prize for Voice and was WESTFIELD – Westfield Com- it.” Paine on Saturday, January 23. Led featured in a recital aired on Aus- munity Players’ (WCP) celebration In Act II, the swinging grandson, by Music Director James Little, the trian radio. She made her Carnegie of their 75th season is being kicked Bruce, (Travis A. Morgan) decked Choral Art Society of New Jersey Hall debut as soprano soloist in the off by a comedy, The Second Time out in his hippie vest and sporting will perform the work with orches- New York premiere performance of Around, by Henry Denker. For audi- sideburns, ushers his gorgeous girl- tra and soloists at Handel’s Joshua ence members, the trip down friend into his grandfather’s apart- 8 p.m. at The Pres- with the Oratorio memory’s path to the late 1960s sug- ment for an “afternoon delight.” byterian Church in Society of New gested a time period in which there It’s then that the picture of double Westfield. York. was a clear double standard of mo- standard comes into focus with all Many devotees Mr. Martens, rality: the swinging free love of col- the family members gathered to- of choral music bass, is a versatile lege-age kids and that of the mar- gether. “You’re my grandfather. have not heard of performer, ried, monogamous, older generation. You’re supposed to set an example Paine. Yet, this late equally comfort- Denker’s play centers around for me,” he wails in the ironic twist. 19th century able on both the Laura Curtis (Nancy Lee Ryan), a Director Fred Cuozzo has as- (1839-1906) operatic and con- widow, and recent widower Samuel sembled a cast that serves the play American cert stages. High- Jonas (James Broderick), who strike well. The four principals do a cred- composer’s Mass lights of his career Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times up a love affair. They rationalize that ible job with the one-dimensional is highly appeal- include being a 75 YEARS AND GOING STRONG…Westfield Community Players’ season opener, they will live together instead of roles they have been handed. ing, with its beau- part of Francesca The Second Time Around, is a comedy by Henry Denker. Pictured, from left to right, marrying because her Social Secu- Nancy Lee Ryan has a wickedly tiful melodies, Zambello’s highly Renée Litwin of Scotch Plains, James Broderick, Nancy Lee Ryan and John rity benefits will be higher and she delightful moment when her son yells surging rhythms, acclaimed pro- Schweska star in the comedy that runs weekends through Saturday, January 23. will not be cut off from her husband’s in exasperation, “You are this man’s many moving pas- duction of The will, which stipulates she cannot re- mistress!” and she grins to the audi- sages and arrest- Nose by Mixed Media Reveals marry. ence, displaying her dimples and riv- ing fugues. Shostakovich for This coupling might not raise eye- eting blue eyes. After studying the Bard brows of concern in today’s world, Playing her lover, James Broderick organ, piano, har- Summerscape Three Personal Narratives but for the adult children that each of is teddy-bear adorable with his bliss mony, and compo- festival and a re- the duo brings to the new family in not being lonely anymore. sition in his native turn engagement CRANFORD – From Friday, Janu- sations they have as a way to explore unit, it spells catastrophe. John Schweska is quite funny as Portland, Me., to sing the role of ary 22, through February 25, the group the femininity and her internal life.” A meeting in Samuel’s apartment he talks “man-to-man” with Samuel exhibition, “It’s Personal” will be on The opening reception for this exhi- Paine left for Ber- Ellen Goff Entriken Balthasar in the is the staging of the news bombshell but has to interrupt his discourse to lin in 1858 when U.S. premier of display in the Tomasulo Gallery in the bition will be held on Friday, January to be lobbed at the adult children. run to the bathroom. Renée Litwin, he was 19. There, he studied organ Schumann’s Genoveva. Mr. Martens MacKay Library of the Cranford cam- 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Tomasulo Laura’s doting son, Michael, (John from Scotch Plains, as Cynthia, is and orchestration with Bach enthu- made his Carnegie Hall debut sing- pus of Union County College. Gallery, on the college’s Cranford cam- Schweska) suffers from a spastic co- not just angry at the proposed liaison siast Karl August Haupt and gave ing Ramphis in Aida and Alvaro in The exhibition, curated by Tomasulo pus, located at 1033 Springfield Av- lon, and Samuel’s daughter, Cynthia, of her father and Laura, she is scary organ and piano recitals in England Verdi’s Alzira, both with New York Director Valeri Larko with an accom- enue. (Renee Litwin) is riddled with neuro- angry. and Germany, where he received Grand Opera. panying essay by Rocio Aranda- Gallery hours are from 1 to 4 p.m. on ses, so the comedy hinges on the Danielle Levitt, playing a support- special acclaim for performances of Ms. Byrne, Mezzo-soprano, fre- Alvarado, associate curator of El Museo Mondays through Thursdays and from reaction of these children and their ing role as Eleanor, does a superb Bach’s organ works. quently appears as a guest soloist del Barrio, consists of mixed-media 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Evening spouses to the “elderly twosome” job as the severe, controlling health- Paine began writing his 18-move- with several New Jersey musical or- works by artists Dahlia Elsayed, Jenny hours are from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays (who are a mere 65 years old). food fanatic. With her dark hair ment Mass while in Germany but did ganizations, including the Raritan Krasner and Amy Wilson. All of the through Thursdays. For more informa- The WCP playbill calls this play snaked back with not an errant wisp not complete it until after his return Community Choir, the Westminster artists in this show use their personal tion, call (908) 709-7155. “A Pertinent Comedy.” Some might in sight and a diabolical grin no to the United States in 1861. He Conservatory Chorale and the Cho- lives/stories as inspiration for their art. call it “dated,” with references to matter what line she is uttering to her conducted the premiere of the work ral Art Society of New Jersey. Her The exhibition, as described in the UCPAC Presents ZaZa Gabor, Jimmy Carter, Masters mother-in-law or her husband, one in February 1867 in Berlin, the first many solo performances include essay by Ms. Aranda-Alvarado, is a Best of NJ Film Festival and Johnson Sex Clinic, and chess can see why her husband Michael performance in Europe of a large Brahms’ Alto Rhapsody, as well as composite of “confessional whispers, great Bobby Fisher. would have colon problems. Messiah hidden longings, vague memories, in- RAHWAY – The Union County Per- work by an American composer. Handel’s , Bach’s forming Arts Center (UCPAC) in “What would the neighbors say?” The season opener runs weekends In the spring of that year, the Mass Magnificat, Bach’s Mass in B-Mi- tellectual musings – all of these make asks one of the adult children about through Saturday, January 23. nor St. John Passion their appearance in the works of the Rahway will host an evening of the received its first American public , Bach’s , “Best of the Garden State Film Festival performance in Boston. An Atlantic Mendelssohn’s Elijah, Mozart’s Re- artists... All three artists use text and Monthly quiem Requiem personal narrative as the basis of their – Short Films” on Saturday, January 16, critic described it as “a work and Verdi’s . at 7:30 p.m. of considerable power and great for- Tickets to the Choral Art Society potent, intelligent and witty works.” For Ms. Elsayed, her works have This two-hour evening will include mal beauty” in which “command performance, available at the door, the following creative short films: over musical form was at once evi- are $20 and $15 for seniors and stu- always been a combination of writing and painting and have ranged from Snowtime, New Boy, The Heart Is A dent.” dents. Hidden Camera, The Reader, Vagabond The work’s subsequent perfor- book art to work on paper to large-scale installation paintings. Image and text Shoes, Mutt, The Kiddush Man, The mance history is unknown until 1972, Rehearsals Begin Wednesdays, Highlights and Final Sale. when composer/conductor Gunther create detailed, visual narratives of lo- For Oratorio Society cation and experience. The artistic philosophy of the Garden Schuller led a performance at the State Film Festival is rooted in the cel- AREA – The Oratorio Society of In her artist statement, she said, “The New England Conservatory. ebration of the independent film genre Performing as soloists are Andrew New Jersey’s Spring Concert, with work draws on my surroundings, in- formed by autobiography and environ- and the creation of a forum in which Martens, Kurt Alakulppi and Ellen professional soloists and orchestra, local and other independent filmmakers Goff Entriken and Sharon Byrne. will feature two short operas, ment, creating contemporary cartogra- Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas as well phies of memory, place and location. can exhibit their works. This event will Lyric tenor Mr. Alakulppi made be presented in the UCPAC Studio The- his Carnegie Hall debut singing as Gilbert and Sullivan’s Trial by My recent work explores the idea of Mass in G Jury. emotional landmarks.” atre. Schubert’s with the New For tickets or more information, call England Symphonic Ensemble and The date of the concert is March Ms. Krasner said her mixed-media works combine the use of pen and ink, the box office at (732) 499-8226 or visit his Lincoln Center debut as Eduardo 27, and rehearsals began January 12, ucpac.org. in Rossini’s La Cambiale Di Matri- at Cedar Grove High School at 7:30 handwritten short stories, digitally monio at Alice Tully Hall. p.m. Scores will be available. Sub- scanned objects and photographs, found SOPAC Welcomes Ms. Entriken, soprano, was born sequent rehearsals begin at 8 p.m. and brought objects, oil and acrylic in Brooklyn, and grew up on Long For further information, log on to paint, charcoal, pastel and gouache. Duncan Sheik In her artist statement, she said, “The Island, N.Y. She studied at the Franz oratorionsocietynj.org or call (973) SOUTH ORANGE – The South NEW MEMBERS…The 2009-2010 new members of the Junior Musical Club, Schubert Institute in Baden bei Wien, 783-3837. daily theater that transpires around me pictured, from left to right, are: top row, Belle Lin, Evey Le, Anna Dugan and Kevin is so wrought with tragedy, irony, love Orange Performing Arts Center Madison; front row, Bernard Lin, Alex Goldschmidt, Ben Chen, Jenny Amador, and passion, that creating art about my (SOPAC) will present Grammy and Rebecca Diaz, Jahzeel Paguntalan, Chloe Baron and Joanne Li. own present circumstances and current Tony Award-winning singer and com- events is enough material to last me a poser Duncan Sheik on March 18 at 8 lifetime.” p.m. Junior Musical Club To Ms. Wilson works in watercolors After the release of his hit single and uses the image of an industrious “Barely Breathing” from his epony- little girl, sometimes many, in a single mous debut album in 1996, Sheik cata- Hold Auditions in February drawing, to represent herself; there- pulted to the top of the charts. His fore, many of her pieces can be consid- Broadway musical, Spring Awakening, WESTFIELD – The Junior Musi- certs are held at the First Baptist ered a self-portrait. earned 11 Tony nominations and earned cal Club, a division of The Musical Church, located at 170 Elm Street in She said that in her drawings she, critical acclaim, including The New Club of Westfield, is a performing Westfield, and are free and open to “plays with the tension between the York Times, which declared that Broad- group of 8th grade through high school the public. sweet images, pretty girls, simple pal- way “…may never be the same.” instrumentalists and vocalists from Auditions for membership in the ette, and the honest and fearless conver- Sheik comes to SOPAC as part of the Westfield and nearby communities Junior Musical Club are open to indi- company’s commitment to bring an united by their love of music. viduals in grades 8 to 12 who are array of diverse and acclaimed artists to Club meetings are held once a studying music. Two pieces must be the community. This Montclair native month throughout the year. Musi- performed for the audition – one piece will perform a collection of songs from cians in the club perform for each from the period up to and including his latest work, Whisper House, which other during club meetings and join Beethoven, and another piece from Sheik has composed for a forthcoming with members of the Senior Club to the Romantic or Modern period. theatrical piece of the same title. perform for special events such as Audition dates are Sunday, Febru- SOPAC is located at One SOPAC Festifall in Westfield. ary 7, at 6 p.m. at the home of Sue Way. All artists and prices are subject to Highlights this year include: the Xiao, located at 574 Pierson Street in change at the time of this release. For Ensemble Concert on Saturday, Westfield, and Sunday, July 11, at 6 more details on the upcoming season, March 20, at 4 p.m., featuring all the p.m. at the home of Beverly Thomson including a complete schedule and ticket members of the Junior Musical Club Shea, located at 2121 Princeton Av- information, visit SOPACnow.org, or and a Senior Recital on Saturday, enue in Scotch Plains. contact the SOPAC Box Office at (973) June 12, at 4 p.m. by club members To audition, or for more informa- 313-2787 (ARTS). about to go on to college. Both con- tion, contact Kevin Shi, vice-presi- dent of Auditions, at (908) 656-1334 or e-mail 7PULKH:\TTLY*VUZLY]H[VY` [email protected].

Where Dreams Take Center Stage ‘Conscience’ Welcomes Sinners and Saints Tour WESTFIELD – The Coffee With *,5;,9:;(., Excellent training with a Conscience Concert Series continues large professional staff of its 10th season by presenting Pat AN AMERICAN COMPOSER MEET Broadway and Opera Wictor and Toby Walker, “the Saints Artists! and Sinners Tour,” at the First United Methodist Church, located at 1 East ME Broad Street (corner of North Av- enue) in Westfield, on Saturday, Janu- IN ary 16. Mr. Wictor is a contemporary ST. LOUIS Grades 2-6 songwriter, drawing on the rural coun- try, gospel and blues traditions in the July 28 - July 30 United States. Mon - Fri 8:30 -12:30 Mr. Walker is an accomplished fin- SOLOISTS High School Advanced Daily dance, voice and ger-style guitarist who is also adept at Competitive Audition acting training. ragtime and bottleneck. He draws Soprano: Ellen Goff Entriken Tenor: Kurt Alakulppi Show: Aladdin Jr. inspiration from the traditional and July 28 - August 1 contemporary blues, folk, ragtime and Alto: Sharon Byrne Bass: Andrew Martens Mon - Fri 12:30 - 5:00 country. Advanced dance, voice, The Coffee With Conscience Con- audition, and acting training. cert Series is a 10-show series run- CAS Chorus and Orchestra Shows: Meet Me in St. Louis ning from September through June at Cabaret Night the First United Methodist Church of Saturday, January 23, 2010 – 8 pm Westfield and supports various local AUDITION DATES: charities, including Contact We Care The Presbyterian Church in Westfield of Westfield and the Keith Knost Spe- Feb. 21, 28 Grades 6-9 March 20 & 21 cial Needs Trust of Mountainside. (Corner of Mountain Avenue and Broad Street) July 28-July 30 Doors will open at 7:30 p.m., and Call Now for an Appointment! Mon - Fri 8:30-12:30 the concert begins at 8 p.m. Admis- $20/$15 Students or Seniors I Tickets Available at the Door (908) 731-1377 Daily dance, voice and sion is $19 online and $23 at the door. For Information Call: 908-654-5737 I Wheelchair Accessible acting training. Advance purchase of tickets is highly ALL PROGRAMS HELD AT: Show: Broadway’s 13 recommended by going to CDC THEATRE wictorwalker.eventbrite.com. Funding has been made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, Department of State, a partner agency of 78 Winans Ave For more information, visit NJ State Council on the Arts the National Endowment for the Arts, through a grant administered by the Union County Division of Cultural and Heritage Affairs. Cranford, NJ 908-731-1377 coffeewithconscience.org, call (908) 412-9105 or e-mail [email protected]. www.pinedaconservatory.com Volunteers are always appreciated.