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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday,April 26, 2007 OUR 117th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 17-2007 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Virginia Tech ‘Hokie Pride’ Survives Mass Murder on College Campus By LINDA B. CONDRILLO vision here at work, and when I saw way to Norris Hall, where the death Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the news report, I thought to myself, toll would climb by the hour. Ini- MOUNTAINSIDE — Before April ‘Oh, no, not Virginia Tech again.’ I tially, authorities thought there were 16, “Hokie” wasn’t exactly a house- raced down the hall to a phone and two gunmen and had detained a stu- hold word. Only a fanatical college called her right away. It was a relief to dent they thought might be a suspect sports fan or an alumnus of Virginia hear her groggy voice. I told her there prior to the second shootings. Tech would know that Hokie is the was a shooting at the school and to According to Kaitlyn, a blanket e- official name given to the college of stay right where she was.” mail sent word to the students in- engineering’s sports teams, fans, stu- In addition to a recent string of forming them of the first incident, but dents and alumni. all the details weren’t known at Kaitlyn Moore of Mountainside the time. She told the newspaper, is a Hokie. Last week, everyone “I believe they wanted to get the became Hokies. story straight.” After graduating from Gover- The boyfriend of one of nor Livingston High School, Ber- Kaitlyn’s four roommates is a keley Heights, in 2004, Kaitlyn resident of the West Ambler fell in love with Virginia Tech. Johnston dormitory, where the She told The Westfield Leader, slain RA (resident advisor) was “When I first went down there to assigned. check it out with my parents, I She said, “My roommate remember saying to myself, ‘this Karen called him; he had gone is the school for me.’ The drill out for breakfast and missed the field is just so pretty, and whole thing. She drove right over, Blacksburg is beautiful.” picked him up and brought him Victoria McCabe for The Westfield Leader Kaitlyn, a junior on the Vir- back to our apartment.” WE ALL SCREAM...Westfielders enjoying the 70-degree weather on Monday afternoon get their first taste of soft-serve ginia Tech Dean’s List, plans to As news reports of the tragic ice cream from a Mister Softee truck at Mindowaskin Park. become a teacher. Her mom, events began to explain what had Corinne, works for Linda B. Condrillo for The Westfield Leader happened, Kaitlyn said, “All of Mountainside’s chief of police UNITED WE STAND…Safe and sound and back us just sat on the bed watching BOE Names Ginny Leiz President, home in Mountainside after the shooting at Vir- James Debbie, volunteers her time ginia Tech, Kaitlyn Moore, left, stands alongside TV, silent, sobbing and waiting with the Mountainside Drug Alli- her mom, Corinne Moore, at borough hall. to find out who they (the vic- ance and serves on the rescue tims) were.” Seeks Energy Education Manager squad. Corinne and her husband, bomb threats, Kaitlyn told the news- She added, “It was like re-living Brian, have three other children and paper that on the very first day of the day the World Trade Center was By STEVEN REILLY “The board has many challenges an energy education manager. The have lived in Mountainside since classes last August, an escaped in- attacked. We didn’t know names, just Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ahead of us,” Ms. Leiz said. “Hiring a district made an issue out of the need Kaitlyn was in first grade at the mate suspected of killing a police numbers, which made it so awful.” WESTFIELD — The Westfield new superintendent and high school to cut operational costs in the 2007- Deerfield School. officer and a security guard was at- According to Kaitlyn, New Jersey Board of Education is “ready to roll,” principal, planning and opening our 2008 $78-million school budget, the In an exclusive interview with The large on the campus. is highly represented at Virginia Tech, new board President Ginny Leiz said Early Childhood Education Center at tax levy of which was approved by Leader, mother and daughter recalled At the time of Mrs. Moore’s phone and many Governor Livingston at Tuesday night’s reorganization Lincoln School, beginning the reno- voters by a margin of 1,956 to 1,094. the day no one could have predicted call, the gunman had not yet made his CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 meeting. The former vice president vations at Roosevelt Intermediate However, without an energy edu- or stopped Cho Seung-Hui, a 23- succeeds board member Anne Riegel, School and setting plans in place to cation manager, the district cannot year-old student, from taking the lives who served as president for the past balance our intermediate enrollment. progress with its plans, officials of 32 people before turning his gun WF Committee Recommends three years. Any of these items, by themselves, said. on himself. Returning board members Julia would be a major challenge to many “We simply cannot progress with- Kaitlyn had been asleep in her off- Walker, Richard Solomon and Ms. boards.” out this individual,” Ms. Leiz said. campus apartment when the phone $2.6-Mil. Capital Budget Leiz were sworn in after winning Mr. Solomon used these pending Mr. Solomon said that the district rang. She told the newspaper, “I al- By MICHAEL J. POLLACK servative down the road.” their uncon- issues as one looks to recruit a retired educator most didn’t pick up because the night Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Mayor Andy Skibitsky said the tested elections reason to table familiar with the district and well before, we had some very strong WESTFIELD – The council’s fi- budget represented a “good example” on April 17. future discus- known throughout the schools to fill winds; it was so loud that I was awake nance policy committee, under the of the “fine balance of protecting our Ms. Leiz, sion on a pro- the position. “The individual must be most of the night. Since I don’t have guidance of First Ward Councilman infrastructure and not putting it off on who received posal before well respected for this proposal to class on Mondays, I slept in and had Peter Echausse, presented its recom- future budgets.” 2,002 votes, the facilities work,” he said. no idea what was happening until my mendations for a $2.66-million 2007 After an executive session concern- took office as committee to The district hired the consulting mom woke me up.” capital budget on Tuesday night. ing collective-bargaining agreements the board presi- erect a full CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Mrs. Moore said, “We have a tele- Town Administrator Jim Gildea with the Firemen’s Mutual Benevo- dent, while the functioning said the budget does not include fund- lent Association (FMBA) 30 and the top vote getter, cellular trans- ing for the Westfield Memorial Pool, Teamsters, Mr. Gildea spoke to the Ms. Walker mission an- Garwood Residents Discuss a non-tax-supported entity, noting that press about last Friday’s meeting be- (2,027 votes), tenna and the town would issue a separate capi- tween the state FMBA president, town was installed as equipment tal ordinance. and FMBA representatives, where vice president. shed at Edison Proposed Guerriero Field With assets of $225,000, the bud- minimum manning was discussed. Mr. Solomon Intermediate By KATHY MARQUES The estimated cost of the project is get stands at $2.44 million. Various “We are very concerned about sick Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader Specially Written for The Westfield Leader received 1,982 GAVELED...Ginny Leitz, left, receives the School. $1.4 million, with more than $880,000 road improvements constitute about time,” Mr. Gildea said. “We brought votes in the ceremonial gavel on Tuesday night as she According to GARWOOD – More than 30 resi- coming from grants, leaving a differ- half of the budget, at $1.3 million. that issue to light. They agreed to visit election. takes over as Westfield Board of Education Mr. Solomon, dents attended Tuesday night’s bor- ence of more than $515,000 to be raised. Public works equipment accounts for the issue and sit down with Chief “I’d like to president, replacing Anne Riegel, right. the district has ough council meeting in support of a “This breaks down to $25.20 a year just shy of 8 percent of the budget at (Dan) Kelly and go through an analy- congratulate received at proposed park project at the James V. for 15 years on a house assessed at $206,000, with police department sis of sick time. In return for that, we my fellow board members,” Ms. Leiz least one proposal from a cellular Guerriero Memorial Field. They $100,000. That’s less than what I pay expenses totaling just under $145,000. agreed on an interim basis…to go said. “Perhaps our seats were uncon- company to install a cell-tower struc- stressed the need for Garwood to have to fill up my car,” Councilman Keith Police Chief John Parizeau said the back to a minimum manning of tested because members of the pub- ture on school property. Mr. Solomon its own park and a meeting area for Sluka said at a prior council meeting. money would help supply portable seven.” lic who considered becoming candi- said the committee has decided to senior citizens. Councilwoman Kathleen Villaggio handheld radios that will allow for He said the town wanted “to let dates suspected, as I already knew, postpone any discussion of the cell Also, Mayor Dennis McCarthy said if the field house were con- communication with the fire depart- them know that minimum manning how formidable and capable you both tower, which would include how announced he has appointed himself, structed, the proposed cost difference ment, “completes” the process of and money (are not) the (issues) for are.” much the district would profit from Borough Administrator Christine that would need to be raised would be equipping the police fleet with GPS us.” The district faces a number of is- the structure, until a new superinten- Ariemma, Councilwoman Kathleen $1.2 million, which would break down tracking systems and would fund a Mr. Gildea said he remained con- sues that will dominate the board’s dent is hired. Villaggio and Borough Treasurer Sue to $50 a year for 20 years on a house logging and archiving system for 911 cerned over a 186-percent increase in time, she said. Board members noted the need for Wright to “work with the board (of assessed at $100,000. calls. sick time (in total hours) between education) to help them with getting Resident Tim Knolls said, “We are Third Ward Councilman Dave Haas 2005 and 2006. a budget” completed. Borough voters a little town with a big heart. This “thanked the department chairs for When asked if there were abuses of MS BOE Discusses Writing defeated the proposed $6.4-million park will keep our kids off the street allowing us to cut out most of what sick time, Mr. Gildea said, “I’m not school tax levy by a tally of 292-176 and give them a sense of pride.” they wanted. When we look at $2.5 saying there were abuses, but we want on April 17. The total proposed bud- Resident William Nierstedt and a (million), for the last few years, that’s to make sure the trends we’re seeing Curriculum, Re-elects Officers get was $8 million, of which $7.3 member of the borough’s planning pretty good, but we’re going to have can be potentially changed if pos- By GINA LEVINE-LEVY Mrs. Schaumberg will continue to million represented operating ex- board said, “In 1994, there was a to go lower than that in the next few sible.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader chair the personnel committee, with penses. similar proposal, which I supported, years…it has to get leaner.” After factoring out the absence of MOUNTAINSIDE — The Mr. Nagel serving as a member. Mr. Concerning the park project, a com- but was shot down. I am echoing the First Ward Councilman Sal Caruana four FMBA members whose wives Mountainside Board of Education on Worswick will continue to chair the mittee appointed by the mayor pro- words of Mr. (planning board mem- said, “The 800-pound gorilla in the had babies and those with long-term Tuesday night held its annual reorga- curriculum committee, with Mr. Venes posed a facility that would have a ber William) Severage, who said it room is debt service. The way we injuries, Mr. Gildea said that “there is nization meeting and later introduced and Mr. Tinnirella serving as members. soccer/hockey/baseball field, new would be his ‘greatest joy to provide control debt service is to control our still a 97-percent increase.” a new writing curriculum. The BOE conducted its official basketball court, synthetic turf, play- his grandchildren a place to play.’ capital budget. We’re going to have to He said the Friday meeting yielded Acting as temporary board chair- meeting following reorganization. ground, walking trail, bocce ball court When they would go over to his house, become more creative and more con- “positive results for both sides.” man, School Business Administrator Following the flag salute, Mr. Perrin and quiet sitting area. The project as he had to take them to Westfield or Roderic McLaughlin swore in re- held a moment of silence for victims proposed may or may not also call for Cranford to use their parks. I can’t elected board members Raymond CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 construction of a field house. understand how anyone can have any Haggar, Gene Nagel and Carmine opposition.” Venes for new three-year terms. Those in attendance – except resi- Board member John Perrin was re- dent Bruce Paterson – gave a round of elected president, and Marybeth applause to every resident who sup- Schaumberg was re-elected vice ported the park. Mr. Paterson said, “Ev- president. Mr. McLaughlin was re- eryone acts like a tax increase is no big appointed board secretary. deal, but it is. I just want all legalities Board member Joseph Tinnirella looked at. I still think there should’ve remains BOE representative to the been a second committee appointed to Union County Educational Services CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Commission board, while Mrs. Schaumberg will continue as the rep- Tax Collector’s Office resentative to the Berkeley Heights BOE and the Mountainside Parent- Open Late on Tuesday Teacher Association. WESTFIELD — The office of the Mr. Nagel remains board represen- Westfield Tax Collector will be open tative to the borough council, and Mr. on Tuesday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to Venes continues as the New Jersey 7 p.m. for collection of taxes. Michael J. Pollack for The Westfield Leader School Boards delegate, with Scot The last day to pay without penalty HIGHER EDUCATION…At last week’s Westfield council meeting, Acting Worswick as the alternate. Mayor Mark Ciarrocca presented a proclamation to the College Woman’s Club is on Monday, May 7. Payments re- of Westfield. The club, which was founded 90 years ago with a charter member- The board also appointed commit- ceived on Tuesday, May 8, will be ship of 36 female college graduates, awards scholarships to young women in the tee chairmen. Mr. Perrin announced WHO’S AFRAID OF THE BIG BAD WOLF…Vinnie Reo, trainer for Wolf charged interest reverting back to the Westfield area. he would combine the budget and Visions, gets up-close and personal with his four-year-old wolf, Saffire, while his original due date of May 1. finance and building and grounds 4-month-old Australian Shepherd, Ice, looks on at the Trailside Nature and For more information contact the PAGE INDEX committees, with Mr. Nagel serving Science Center last Sunday. Mr. Reo, of Wolf Visions (awolf.org) is dedicated to office of the tax collector at (908) Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 8-9 Real Estate .... 13-23 as chairman and Mr. Haggar serving the education, preservation and restoration of the wolf. He has attended Wildlife 789-4051 or by e-mail at Editorial ...... 4-5 Obituary ...... 10 Classifieds .... 22 as a committee member. Sunday for nearly a decade and brings wolf education to local schools. [email protected]. Community ... 6-7, 11 Sports ...... 13-19 A&E ...... 24-26 Page 12 Thursday, April 26, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication WF Celebrates 13th MS BOE Reorganizes, Discusses Curriculum Spring Fling Sunday CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 WESTFIELD – This Sunday, April of the Virginia Tech shootings and 29, marks the 13th annual Spring their families. Fling. The street festival will take Richard O’Malley, chief school ad- place between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., ministrator (CSA), thanked the rain or shine, along the streets of “Mountainside community for support- downtown Westfield. ing our budget this year.” The budget This year, the Spring Fling will passed by a 2-to-1 margin last week. kick off with a family Mardi Gras Beechwood Elementary School Vice Parade led by Little Miss Esprit Principal and District Curriculum Westfield, Lily McGuire. Coordinator Tom Conroy presented a More than 200 businesses, in- writing program to be piloted this cluding an assortment of local mer- school year and implemented in Sep- chants, clubs and organizations, will tember. The program, “Units of Study combine with artisans, entertainers for Teaching Writing,” introduces and food purveyors to create a large writer’s workshops in kindergarten and open public market. Wayne Baker for The Westfield Leader them through grade 5. STORM DAMAGE...A retaining wall on Kimball Avenue near North Chestnut Merchants will display goods and Street is a casualty of last week’s Nor’easter. This view of the collapsed wall, Mr. Conroy said it is a “spiraling services ranging from handmade looking west along Kimball, shows the collapse sent debris onto the sidewalk. curriculum,” like Everyday Math, jewelry to shoes. Gina Levy for The Westfield Leader where topics are “revisited each year.” MOUNTAINSIDE BOE…Above, board of education members pose at their re- The KidZone will offer rides and He said the workshops allow stu- organization meeting Tuesday night. Pictured, left to right, are: Business Administra- activities for youngsters. A petting POLICE BLOTTER dents to “self-select” pieces to write, tor Roderic McLaughlin, Chief School Administrator Richard O’Malley, Board zoo with pony rides will be located which “brings in a whole other moti- President John Perrin, Board VP Marybeth Schaumberg, Gene Nagel, Raymond on Prospect Street just past SOLE. vational component for them.” The Haggar, Scot Worswick, Carmine Venes and Joseph Tinnirella. RECOGNITION… Local bands will provide music Westfield Thursday, April 19, Diane Malkiewicz, workshops have three components: Below, students display their Reflection Awards received at the BOE meeting. throughout the festival. Tuesday, April 17, a Westfield resi- 36, of Westfield was arrested on two out- “mini lessons,” “writing and confer- Pictured, left to right, are: fifth-grader Shannon Compton, seventh grader Kelly Those attending can visit the dent reported that someone smashed the standing motor vehicle warrants follow- ring” and “sharing.” Goense, eighth grader James Murdoch and seventh grader Vincent Bennett. passenger-side window on his work ve- ing an investigation on the 700 block of teen Relay for Life team from hicle with a pickaxe while it was parked West South Avenue. The warrants, from “We give them an opportunity to Westfield High School, “Kasey’s on the 1100 block of South Avenue, west. Green Brook and Edison, carried bail share their experiences and what they’ve Crew East,” which will have a table Once access to the vehicle was gained, a amounts of $231 and $157, respectively. written about,” said Mr. Conroy. at the event. GPS navigational system valued at $400 Malkiewicz was released after posting bail. Workshops will be 45 minutes to WECARE (Westfielders Con- was removed. Thursday, April 19, Kelli C. Carter, 29, an hour long, three to four times a cerned About Responsible Devel- Tuesday, April 17, Dominic Pitrelli, of Westfield was arrested at her residence week. Mr. Conroy said surrounding opment) will provide information 26, of West Orange was arrested during a on two outstanding Westfield Municipal districts, such as Millburn/Short Hills, on teardowns and will conduct a free motor vehicle stop at Dudley and Court criminal warrants, with a total bail of use the program. drawing to win a “Westfieldopoly” Lawrence Avenues on an outstanding $539. She was released after posting bail. Some of the six “Units of Study” in Englewood motor-vehicle warrant. He Scotch Plains game courtesy of Blue Tulip. was released after posting $141 bail. Tuesday, April 17, a Terrill Road busi- kindergarten to grade 2 include Per- WACC said the following streets Tuesday, April 17, following a motor ness owner reported that someone broke sonal Narrative Writing, Authors as will be closed: Quimby Street from vehicle stop at South Avenue, west and into his van and removed approximately Mentors and Poetry. Each unit lasts Central Avenue to Elm Street, Elm Boulevard, Jose M. Rivera, 43, of $500 worth of supplies. four to six weeks. Street from North Avenue to the Bloomfield was arrested and charged with Wednesday, April 18, someone dam- In grades 3 to 5, topics include Breath- Texaco station located north of East driving under the influence. aged a Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of ing Life into Essays, Writing Fiction, Broad Street, East Broad Street from He was also charged with possession Education school-bus window overnight Literary Essays and Memoir writing. North Avenue to Central Avenue of a prescription drug in the amount of while it was parked. Four to five teachers will attend a and Prospect Street from North four dosage units or less and placed under Thursday, April 19, Terrance summer workshop at Teacher’s Col- arrest pursuant to a contempt-of-court McGovern, 54, of Linden was arrested and Avenue to Ferris Place. traffic warrant issued by the Paterson charged with an outstanding warrant is- lege Summer Institute to learn the BOE, Mr. O’Malley and Deerfield “allows us to do a needs assessment.” For more information, contact Municipal Court, with bail of $221. sued by Linden after a motor-vehicle stop. program and develop a “full-year Elementary School Principal Robert Four students received Reflection the Chamber at (908) 233-3021 or Bail on the prescription-drug posses- Friday, April 20, Sharley Azard, 23, of writing calendar.” Burkhardt for their work thus far. Awards for their winning entries in a WestfieldAreaChamber.com. sion charge was set at $500. Rivera also Scotch Plains was arrested on an out- Approximate cost to the district “Thank you on behalf of a lot of program implemented last year by the was issued a summons for DUI. He was standing Scotch Plains warrant after a will be $2,875 for the summer work- parents,” she said. “I hope you stick PTA. The program, which “offers stu- held at Westfield police headquarters motor-vehicle stop. shop and $2,250 for further profes- around a long time.” dents the opportunity to create works of pending his release on bail. Friday, April 20, Jamee McCoy, 29, of sional development. In other business, the BOE passed art for fun and recognition,” according VA Te c h Thursday, April 19, Carlos A. Flores, 21, Plainfield was arrested on an outstanding Second-grade teacher Kim Lasch a resolution to “accept a donation of to the national PTA website, accepts CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 of North Plainfield was arrested following warrant after a motor-vehicle stop. said her students who have already a scoreboard from the Mountainside entries in multiple areas including lit- Alumni attend the college, including a motor vehicle stop at Central Avenue and Saturday, April 21, Anthony Smith, Molly Schmidt, also of Mountainside. Park Street and charged with driving while 24, of Plainfield was arrested and charged participated are “taking it very seri- Softball Association (MSA).” The erature, visual arts and photography. intoxicated. As he was being processed, with possession of narcotics after police ously.” She added “it’s nice to watch scoreboard will be installed at Mountainside PTA past president Because of the volume of calls from Flores allegedly became uncooperative and responded to a call regarding suspicious them just write.” She said students Deerfield School. Marianne Jennings said this year’s overwrought friends and relatives, it began struggling with police. Four officers activity. According to police, Smith was are referred to only as “writers” dur- The final height of the scoreboard theme was “My Favorite Place.” was next to impossible to reach stu- were assaulted, although none sustained unable to post bail and was transported to ing the sessions. will be based on recommendations She said the district’s four winners dents and faculty by telephone. Mrs. injuries, according to police. the Union County jail. Mr. Conroy said “at this time next from Borough Engineer Michael have been recommended to compete Moore was fortunate to have reached While being searched, Flores allegedly Sunday, April 22, a resident of Tussel year, you’ll be able to walk into a Disko and determined by Mr. Disko at the state level. Kaitlyn. Her daughter said, “I think was found to be in possession of sus- Lane reported that someone damaged her kindergarten classroom and watch and the BOE. Eighth grader James Murdoch and many parents learned how to send a pected cocaine and a gravity knife. He front door. them write in silence for 20 minutes.” MSA board members Margie Pires seventh graders Vincent Bennett and text message that day.” subsequently was charged with refusal to Erratum and Tom Murphy said the total cost of Kelly Goense competed in the litera- Kaitlyn noted that the popular col- submit to an Alcotest, resisting arrest, During public participation, possession of a controlled dangerous sub- A story on the page 1 last week on the Mountainside parent of two and the scoreboard is about $3,000. ture category. Fifth grader Shannon lege social-networking site stance (cocaine), possession of a prohib- passage of the Mountainside school tax Westfield Leader writer Linda Ms. Pires said an “aggressive Compton competed in visual arts and Facebook.com filled up with reaction ited weapon and four counts of aggra- levy incorrectly listed the amount of the Condrillo asked how teachers would fundraising campaign” raised the photography. Mr. Perrin presented and concern, and many friends vated assault on a police officer. Flores average tax assessment in the borough. be held accountable for implement- money. “It was amazing how many them with certificates of achievement. checked on their peers’ safety through was held pending an evaluation by Mo- The average assessment is $160,700. The ing the program. people sent us money,” she said of the Mrs. Schaumberg said the BOE AIM, where away messages simply bile Outreach personnel from Muhlenberg $48,000 amount in the story is the amount Mr. Conroy said teachers are required letter-writing campaign. continues to negotiate employee con- read, “I’m okay.” Regional Medical Center. of a tax point in the borough. to submit their monthly curriculum, Ms. Pires said MSA, which is a tracts with the Mountainside Educa- About going back right away, which will include the program. year old, wanted to “give something tion Association and is working to Kaitlyn said, “If I don’t go back, then “We do a lot of managing by walk- back to the town.” She added one “hammer out important details.” I would just feel like, he’s ‘winning.’ NJ DEP Extends RVSA ing around,” adding that it is “our job main goal was to “do something for The BOE will next meet on Tues- There’s so much school spirit – ‘Hokie as administrators,” he said. the girls in town.” day, May 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Pride’ as we call it. I always felt safe Mr. Conroy said teachers would The BOE also approved a three- Beechwood School Media Center. there.” Deadline for Generator also have an on-line training session year technology plan for the district, By WAYNE BAKER the facility by Rahway’s municipal on May 14 for the new criterion writ- which will be submitted to the state Specially Written for The Westfield Leader water system. He said engineering ing-evaluation program, which was Department of Education (DOE). Hokie, SP Mayor Marks AREA — The Rahway Valley Sew- studies at the start of the project showed also introduced this year. Mr. O’Malley said the state man- erage Authority (RVSA) revealed at that Rahway’s pressure and flow rates Ms. Condrillo commended the dates the report every three years, which its regular meeting last Thursday that were adequate. He also explained that ‘Wears VA Tech on His Sleeve’ New Jersey’s Department of Envi- efforts were being made to determine By LINDA B. CONDRILLO perk up. I just sat there with my staff, ronmental Protection has extended the cause of this discrepancy. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader astonished.” the RVSA’s deadline for completion Mr. Brinker said the likely solution SCOTCH PLAINS — Visiting a Mayor Marks regards his college of its standby generator project. to this problem would be a connec- number of campuses in search of the career as the best four years of his The authority has also increased tion to Middlesex Water’s system at right school can be an arduous task life, and said, “When I saw the im- the amount of its contract with J.H. Randolph Avenue. This change would for both teenagers and their parents. ages coming over the TV of such Reid for construction of the cogen- raise the supplied pressure from ap- For Scotch Plains Mayor Marty familiar places, hearing the names of eration and sludge drying facility. proximately 45 pounds per square Marks, the decision to attend Virginia the buildings and describing the cam- Additionally, the fire suppression sys- inch (psi) to about 85 psi. This solu- Tech was a no-brainer. pus of what once were places I re- tem at the authority’s cogeneration tion would be possible in part be- In a telephonic interview over the membered so fondly – and now de- system failed a test. cause the treatment facility lies both weekend with The Westfield Leader, scribed to me so horrifically – it is The extension of the deadline in Rahway and Woodbridge, he said, Mayor Marks, class of 1984, recalled staggering. In some way I feel those moves the RVSA’s project-comple- noting that the added cost of this his experience at Virginia Tech and great memories are tarnished. And I tion date from April 20 to September change would be about $90,000. reacted to the recent tragedy. don’t look at it the same way any- 21. The extension was added to a The nor’easter that impacted the Remembering his college experi- more.” prior extension from January 3 and area two weekends ago did not do any ence as nothing but positive, Mayor He said news of the shootings added was granted due to force majeure, damage to the sewerage facility, offi- Marks said, a difficult com- which essentially means delays due cials reported. Commissioners at the “While I did ponent to the to construction difficulties. meeting claimed that some portions visit other col- week. In the pro- The added expense of $290,306 of Rahway had problems with sew- leges with my cess of looking added to the cogeneration/sludge dry- age backing up into basements dur- parents, Vir- at colleges with ing facility contract increases the cost ing the storm. Following the meeting, ginia Tech was his own daugh- of the facility to $21,805,633, or about Mr. Brinker said that the outflows, the only school ter, a junior at 1.4 percent. Michael Brinker, the slated to be closed as a part of the I applied to. I Scotch Plains- authority’s interim executive direc- judicial consent order, were used to asked for early Fanwood High tor, described most of these expenses divert excess flow during the storm. decision, and it School, Mayor as details needed to comply with de- Mr. Brinker said the outflows are was my first Marks noted that mands of insurance companies, im- still permitted and their use was in choice.” He while “we’re not proved safety requirements and other compliance with current permits. added, “To this putting any pres- “necessary but minor points” to make Additional discussion at the meeting day, Virgina sure on her,” he sure the new facility is properly moni- revealed that an outflow would still Tech is a big part would be happy tored and safe. be required after completion of all the Courtesy of Patti Banks of my life.” REMBERING VICTIMS…Kean University should she Mr. Brinker said the fire-suppres- work but that anything released Mr. Marks students participate in a candlelight vigil last choose to attend sion-test failure at the new cogenera- through it would likely be given at was practicing Thursday night for the victims of the Virginia his alma mater. tion facility was a result of the water least ultraviolet treatment. Details dentistry in his Tech shootings on April 16. He also said, pressure and volume being supplied to remain to be negotiated. office when he “In light of what heard the news of the shooting. He happened, Virginia Tech may wind told the newspaper, “There’s a TV in up being one of the safest schools you the waiting room, and as soon as I can go to.” Garwood Council hear ‘anything Virginia Tech,’ my ears Mayor Marks says that his own CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 parents are equally upset about the oversee this project, and I have a prob- meet, but the proposed field house catastrophe. “They know how much I lem with protocol and the tax increase.” would be able to accommodate maybe enjoyed it there, still enjoy it today, Senior citizen Ruth Davey said, 30 adults with tables. It would help WF BOE and are emotionally invested in the “Taxes go up regardless of what you the seniors and kids. The project would CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 school as well,” he said. do. I remember in 1946, my taxes cost $50 a year for 20 years, instead firm Energy Education Corp. to evalu- He also noted how his experience were $79, and now it’s about $6,000. of $25 for 15 years, on a house as- ate the district’s buildings and deter- at Virginia Tech was different from It’s time we do something, and the sessed at $100,000. It’s cheaper to mine when lights should be turned off others. “For a lot of people, going to time is now.” make something now than try to add and which rooms to heat or cool over college is a stepping stone. But with Earlier in the meeting, Ms. Davey on five years from now.” the course of a school year. By turn- me, it was such a big part of my life in stressed the need for a storage room Mayor McCarthy said the council ing off lights and lowering thermo- so many ways. It still is. There’s a lot that seniors could use. Currently, ev- should have a decision by its meeting stats, the district projects saving of enjoyment getting involved – erything from boxes of plates and on Tuesday, May 22. $300,000. whether it’s the bumper sticker I put cutlery are stored in her two-car ga- The energy education manager on my car, or following a sports team, rage, within a space of five by five WF Foundation Invites would be the district employee in or wearing a Virginia Tech sweatshirt, feet, “Only I can get to my locked charge of going to schools to see if the ball cap or wristwatch.” Metaphori- garage, and we need a storage room. Public to Meeting procedures are being followed. cally speaking, he said, “I wear it on You people need to think about your WESTFIELD — The public is in- Ms. Leiz noted that the board would my sleeve.” future. You’ll be seniors one day too. vited to attend the Westfield begin to review proposals from con- He added, “I’m not going to claim I gave 60 years to this town and it’s up Foundation’s annual meeting on Tues- struction firms vying to become the that Virginia Tech is the only school to you to give back.” day, May 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the Commu- project manager for the planned reno- that has that special combination of Ms. Villaggio thanked residents for nity Room of the Westfield Municipal vations of the Lincoln and Roosevelt pride and enthusiasm that follows their input and said she wanted to Building, 425 East Broad Street. school buildings. The naming of a you long after you receive your di- “bring something up that wasn’t spo- Reports on the prior year will be project manager is the first step in the ploma, but it is evident that this spirit ken about much. presented, and several recent grant construction project approved by vot- is as strong as ever today, and will go “I wrestled with the idea of a field recipients will discuss their programs. ers in a special bond referendum in a long way towards healing what has house,” she said. “The current build- For more information, call Betsy January. come to be known as Hokie Nation.” ing is not big enough for the seniors to Chance at (908) 233-9787. USPS 485200 Thursday, April 26, 2007 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 48TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 17-2007 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] Hokie, SP Mayor Martin Marks ‘Wears VA Tech on His Sleeve’ By LINDA B. CONDRILLO I asked for early decision, and it was scribed to me so horrifically – it is Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times my first choice.” He added, “To this staggering. In some way I feel those SCOTCH PLAINS — Visiting a day, Virginia Tech is a big part of my great memories are tarnished. And I number of campuses in search of the life.” don’t look at it the same way any- right school can be an arduous task Mr. Marks was practicing den- more.” for both teenagers and their parents. tistry in his office when he heard the He said news of the shootings For Scotch Plains Mayor Martin news of the shootings. He told the added a difficult component to the Marks, however, the decision to at- newspaper, “There’s a TV in the week. In the process of looking at tend Virginia Tech was a no-brainer. waiting room, and as soon as I hear colleges with his own daughter, a In a telephone interview over the ‘anything Virginia Tech,’ my ears junior at Scotch Plains-Fanwood weekend with The Scotch Plains- perk up. I just sat there with my staff, High School, Mayor Marks noted Fanwood Times, Mayor Marks, Class astonished.” that while “we’re not putting any of 1984, recalled his experience at Mayor Marks regards his college pressure on her,” he would be happy Virginia Tech and reacted to the re- career as the best four years of his should she choose to attend his alma cent tragedy. life, and said, “When I saw the im- mater. Remembering his college experi- ages coming over the TV of such He also said, “In light of what hap- ence as nothing but positive, Mayor familiar places, hearing the names of pened, Virginia Tech may wind up Marks said, “While I did visit other the buildings and describing the cam- being one of the safest schools you colleges with my parents, Virginia pus of what once were places I re- can go to.” Tech was the only school I applied to. membered so fondly – and now de- Mayor Marks said that his own parents are equally upset about the catastrophe. “They know how much I enjoyed it there, still enjoy it today, and are emotionally invested in the Victoria McCabe for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times school as well,” he said. GOOD MEWS...Construction of the Station Mews, a three-story mixed-use redevelopment project at 234 South Avenue, He also noted how his experience continues during Tuesday’s 70-degree weather. The building, on which construction began last October, will house retail at Virginia Tech was different from stores on its ground floor and condominium units on the second and third floors when it is completed. others. “For a lot of people, going to college is a stepping stone. But with me, it was such a big part of my life in SP Council OKs $23.3-Mil. Budget so many ways. It still is. There’s a lot of enjoyment getting involved – whether it’s the bumper sticker I put on my car, or following a sports team, With Tax Increase of $500,000 or wearing a Virginia Tech sweatshirt, By FRED T. ROSSI the average assessed home of frey Strauss. He said he was “a little ball cap or wristwatch.” Metaphori- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times $121,000 with a market value be- concerned” about whether a five-point cally speaking, he said, “I wear it on SCOTCH PLAINS — After nearly tween $450,000 and $550,000. tax increase, which will boost the my sleeve.” a dozen residents spoke for 90 min- With officials citing an uncertain municipal tax rate from $1.39 per He added, “I’m not going to claim utes, the township council on Tuesday economy and with the township al- $100 of assessed value to $1.44 per that Virginia Tech is the only school evening adopted by a 4-1 vote the ready facing at least $1.1 million in $100, would be adequate in advance that has that special combination of $23.3-million municipal budget that increased mandated expenditures next of 2008, when the township will see pride and enthusiasm that follows will be financed in part by a five-point, year, the council — with the excep- its state pension contributions increase

Linda B. Condrillo for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times you long after you receive your di- or 3.6 percent, increase in municipal tion of Councilman Kevin Glover, by $310,000, fees paid to the Rahway UNITED WE STAND…Safe and sound and back home in Mountainside after the ploma, but it is evident that this spirit property taxes. The budget is $1.3 who voted against the budget and Valley Sewerage Authority (RVSA) shootings at Virginia Tech, Kaitlyn Moore, left, stands alongside her mom, is as strong as ever today, and will go million over last year, with the amount favored using more expansive rev- rise by nearly $500,000, health insur- Corinne Moore, at Mountainside Borough Hall. a long way towards healing what has to be raised in taxes up $500,000. enue projections and more of the ance premiums increase by $164,000 come to be known as Hokie Nation.” The increase would average $61 on record $3.6-million surplus to lower and salaries paid to police officers the tax increase to two points — felt increase by $176,000. ‘Hokie Pride’ Survives Mass it was too financially risky to assume “We have to be prudent,” Mr. that the high levels of revenue seen in Strauss said. Speaking of conserving 2006 would be replicated this year. A the surplus, he said, “If we have more Murder on VA Tech Campus tax point equals $100,000 in spend- [in 2008], it’s better for the taxpayers By LINDA B. CONDRILLO three other children and have lived in ing in the township. next year.” Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Mountainside since Kaitlyn was in “We have a bear of a year coming Deputy Mayor Paulette Coronato MOUNTAINSIDE — Before April first grade at the Deerfield School. up next year,” said Councilman Jef- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 16, “Hokie” wasn’t exactly a house- In an exclusive interview with The hold word. Only a fanatical college Times, mother and daughter recalled sports fan or an alumnus of Virginia the day no one could have predicted Rec. Comm. Plans LaGrande Tech would know that Hokie is the or stopped Cho Seung-Hui, a 23- official name given to the college of year-old student, from taking the lives engineering’s sports teams, fans, stu- of 32 people before turning his gun Ballfield Dedication for May 5 dents and alumni. on himself. By TED RITTER new ballfield, although officials are Kaitlyn Moore of Mountainside is Kaitlyn had been asleep in her off- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “still waiting” for recently ordered a Hokie. Last week, everyone be- campus apartment when the phone FANWOOD — The borough’s rec- player benches and bleachers to ar- came Hokies. rang. She told the newspaper, “I al- reation commission met Tuesday rive. Mr. Higgins said an opening After graduating in 2004 from Gov- most didn’t pick up because the night night, focusing discussion on the ceremony to dedicate the Dorris Terry ernor Livingston High School in Ber- before, we had some very strong LaGrande Park project, spring pro- softball diamond is planned for May keley Heights, Kaitlyn fell in love winds; it was so loud that I was awake gram participation and plans to pur- 5, once the new equipment arrives. with Virginia Tech. She told The most of the night. Since I don’t have chase a new outdoor speaker system. Mr. Higgins also said Mayor Col- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times, class on Mondays, I slept in and had Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Regarding LaGrande Park, Bor- leen Mahr and Borough Engineer Jo- “When I first went down there to no idea what was happening until my PRACTICING FOR THE TOUR...A youngster grooves his swing while playing ough Council Liaison Joseph Higgins seph Pryor are exploring options for check it out with my parents, I re- mom woke me up.” miniature golf at Scotch Hills golf course in Scotch Plains last Sunday. said sports teams are now using the adding some fencing and/or landscap- member saying to myself, ‘this is the Mrs. Moore said, “We have a tele- ing “treatment” around a water and school for me.’ The drill field is just vision here at work, and when I saw electric utility box at the new field. so pretty, and Blacksburg is beauti- the news report, I thought to myself, U.S. Marine Corps Band to Highlight “I think it would look a lot nicer if ful.” ‘Oh, no, not Virginia Tech again.’ I it was landscaped,” said Recreation Kaitlyn, a junior on the Virginia raced down the hall to a phone and Director Bob Budiansky. Tech Dean’s List, plans to become a called her right away. It was a relief to SP-F Memorial Day Ceremonies Noting that there have been some teacher. Her mom, Corinne, works hear her groggy voice. I told her there By FRED T. ROSSI Street. The parade will step off from based in Albany, Ga. complaints about the box’s location for Mountainside’s chief of police, was a shooting at the school and to Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times that location at 10:45 a.m. and end Mr. McCourt said the band was al- and appearance, Mr. Higgins said it James Debbie, volunteers her time stay right where she was.” SCOTCH PLAINS — Next with ceremonies at LaGrande Park in ready scheduled to play in Stamford, was installed “in the logical place to with the Mountainside Drug Alliance In addition to a recent string of month’s Memorial Day Parade in Fanwood. Conn., earlier in the weekend, so it was put it” to connect with water and and serves on the rescue squad. bomb threats, Kaitlyn told the news- Scotch Plains and Fanwood promises In addition to taking part in the not too difficult logistically for them to electric lines. Relocating the box, he Corinne and her husband, Brian, have CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 to be one to remember. Besides the parade, the band will play a free con- come down to New Jersey for the Sun- said, would have added $75,000 to usual complement of local school cert on Sunday, May 27, at 8 p.m. in day concert and Monday parade. the project’s price tag. bands, civic organizations, youth ath- the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High The band will stay in the area over- “I’m pretty impressed [with the letes, floats, performers and a politi- School auditorium. Tickets for the night, and a committee seeks dona- LaGrande project] in the end…even cian or two, the U.S. Marine Corps concert are free but required, since the tions to help defray the cost of hous- though it’s seven months late,” said Mr. Band, known as “The President’s auditorium has limited seating. ing and feeding the band members. Higgins, referencing a series of delays Own,” will march down Martine Av- Mr. McCourt said the committee Mr. McCourt said checks can be sent by the contractor in completing the job. enue from Scotch Plains into submitted an application to the Ma- (and made payable to) to the Com- Mr. Higgins also announced that Fanwood. rines in early January and received mittee Honoring the USMC, P.O. Box an “exploratory meeting” would be Established in 1798, the Marine approval the following month. There 128, Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076. held by the borough council before Corps Band, whose mission is to are presently 10 to 12 ceremonial He said the public has “been gener- its agenda meeting on Tuesday, May provide music for the President and Marine Corps bands in the United ous so far” with donations. For fur- 1, to review “possible upgrades” at the Commandant of the Marine Corps, States, with two always in Washing- ther information on donating or se- Forest Road Park. He said the bor- is the nation’s oldest professional ton, D.C. The band that will march curing a ticket for the Sunday night ough already plans to improve the musical organization. It performs at in the parade is a 40-to-50-man unit concert, call (908) 322-4388. park’s irrigation system but wants to White House events, including state develop a “more comprehensive dinners and other formal receptions, plan.” military and patriotic ceremonies in Mr. Budiansky said the borough’s Washington, D.C.; funerals at spring recreation programs – except Arlington National Cemetery and at for senior classes and special events – public concerts in the nation’s capital have “not done nearly as well as we and throughout the country each fall. had hoped,” adding multiple sessions Joe McCourt, who heads the local were cancelled due to low registra- committee tasked with arranging the tion. He said, “The interest is just not Memorial Day parade each year, told there.” The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Commission Chairman Pam Sayles that a group of local veterans drove recommended the borough “fish or the effort to get the Marine Corps cut bait” and consider only offering Band to take part in the Monday, May programs that have proven consis- 28 parade. The theme of this year’s tently popular with residents. parade is “Semper Fi – A Special Mr. Budiansky said the commis- LEARNING TO MULCH…Environmental Club members of Park Middle Salute to the U.S. Marine Corps,” and sion still intends to finalize and dis- School mulch trees in Carriage House Park in Fanwood. Pictured, from left to right, are: Amy Palumbo, Kayli Elsie and Eve Zhurbinski. the group late last year thought it tribute a recreation survey “to see would be a perfect fit to include the what people want.” PAGE INDEX band in the day’s events, which will The commission voted to pursue Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 8-9 Real Estate .... 13-23 kick off with a service at 10 a.m. at the HERE COME THE MARINES…The Albany Marine Band will march in the Scotch plans to purchase a new outdoor Editorial ...... 4-5 Obituary ...... 10 Classifieds .... 22 Scotch Plains Veterans Monument at Plains-Fanwood Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 28. The theme for this year’s speaker system, at an estimated cost Community ... 6-7, 11 Sports ...... 13-19 A&E ...... 24-26 the corner of Park Avenue and Front parade is “Semper Fi – A Special Salute to the United States Marine Corps.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Page 12 Thursday, April 26, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION NJ DEP Extends RVSA POLICE BLOTTER

Deadline for Generator Scotch Plains charged with driving under the influ- By WAYNE BAKER to the facility by Rahway’s municipal Tuesday, April 17, a Terrill Road ence. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times water system. He said engineering business owner reported that someone He was also charged with posses- AREA — The Rahway Valley studies at the start of the project broke into his van and removed ap- sion of a prescription drug in the Sewerage Authority (RVSA) re- showed that Rahway’s pressure and proximately $500 worth of supplies. amount of four dosage units or less vealed at its regular meeting last flow rates were adequate. He also Wednesday, April 18, someone and placed under arrest pursuant to a Thursday that New Jersey’s Depart- explained that efforts were being made damaged a Scotch Plains-Fanwood contempt-of-court traffic warrant is- ment of Environmental Protection to determine the cause of this dis- Board of Education school-bus win- sued by the Paterson Municipal Court, (NJ DEP) has extended the RVSA’s crepancy. dow overnight while it was parked. with bail of $221. deadline for completion of its Mr. Brinker said the likely solution Thursday, April 19, Terrance Bail on the prescription-drug pos- standby generator project. to this problem would be a connec- McGovern, 54, of Linden was ar- session charge was set at $500. Rivera The authority has also increased tion to Middlesex Water’s system at rested for an outstanding warrant is- also was issued a summons for DUI. the amount of its contract with J.H. Randolph Avenue. This change would sued by Linden after a motor vehicle He was held at Westfield police head- Reid for construction of the cogen- raise the supplied pressure from ap- stop. quarters pending his release on bail. eration and sludge-drying facility. proximately 45 pounds per square Friday, April 20, Sharley Azard, Thursday, April 19, Carlos A. Flores, Additionally, the fire-suppression sys- inch (psi) to about 85 psi. This solu- LD22 INCUMBENTS TO RE-RUN...Incumbent legislators of LD22, which 23, of Scotch Plains was arrested on 21, of North Plainfield was arrested tem at the authority’s cogeneration tion would be possible in part be- includes Scotch Plains and Fanwood, pose during their Democratic re-election an outstanding Scotch Plains warrant following a motor vehicle stop at Cen- system failed a test. cause the treatment facility lies both kickoff meeting last Thursday at the Sun Tavern in Fanwood. Pictured, from left after a motor vehicle stop. tral Avenue and Park Street and charged The extension of the deadline in Rahway and Woodbridge, he said, to right, are Senator Nicholas Scutari of Linden, Assemblyman Jerry Green of Friday, April 20, Jamee McCoy, with driving while intoxicated. As he moves the RVSA’s project-comple- noting that the added cost of this Plainfield and Assemblywoman Linda Stender of Fanwood. 29, of Plainfield was arrested on an was being processed, Flores allegedly tion date from April 20 to September change would be about $90,000. outstanding warrant after a motor became uncooperative and began 21. The extension was added to a The nor’easter that impacted the vehicle stop. struggling with police. Four officers prior extension from January 3 and area two weekends ago did not do 22nd District Democrats Saturday, April 21, Anthony Smith, were assaulted, although none sus- was granted due to force majeure – any damage to the sewerage facility, 24, of Plainfield was arrested and tained injuries, according to police. delays due to construction difficul- officials reported. Commissioners at charged with possession of narcotics While being searched, Flores alleg- ties. the meeting claimed that some por- Launch Re-Election Bid after police responded to a call re- edly was found to be in possession of The added expense of $290,306 tions of Rahway had problems with FANWOOD – Senator Nicholas warming, improve access to quality garding suspicious activity. Accord- suspected cocaine and a gravity knife. added to the cogeneration/sludge- sewage backing up into basements Scutari, Assemblywoman Linda healthcare and tackle rising prop- ing to police, Smith was unable to He subsequently was charged with drying facility contract increases the during the storm. Following the meet- Stender and Assemblyman Jerry erty taxes. I look forward to working post bail and was transported to the refusal to submit to an Alcotest, resist- cost of the facility to $21,805,633, ing, Mr. Brinker said that the out- Green kicked off their re-election with my colleagues to meet these Union County jail. ing arrest, possession of a controlled or about 1.4 percent. Michael flows, slated to be closed as a part of campaign at the Sun Tavern in challenges head-on and thank you Sunday, April 22, a resident of dangerous substance (cocaine), pos- Brinker, the authority’s interim ex- the judicial consent order, were used Fanwood last Thursday evening. all for coming out to support our Tussel Lane reported that someone session of a prohibited weapon and ecutive director, described most of to divert excess flow during the “Tonight, we continue the fight efforts tonight.” damaged her front door. four counts of aggravated assault on a these expenses as details needed to storm. for the working families across the Mr. Green (D-Plainfield) said, “I’m Westfield police officer. Flores was held pend- comply with demands of insurance Mr. Brinker said the outflows are 22nd District and all of New Jer- happy to have had the opportunity to Tuesday, April 17, a Westfield resi- ing an evaluation by Mobile Outreach companies, improved safety require- still permitted, and their use was in sey,” Mr. Scutari (D-Linden) said. represent the 22nd District, and I think dent reported that someone smashed personnel from Muhlenberg Regional ments and other “necessary, but mi- compliance with current permits. “Our communities are strong, but we’ve done a good job so far, working the passenger-side window on his work Medical Center. nor, points” to make sure the new Additional discussion at the meeting they face significant challenges, together to help get property taxes vehicle with a pickaxe while it was Thursday, April 19, Diane facility is properly monitored and revealed that an outflow would still such as how to deliver quality edu- lowered and to improve the quality of parked on the 1100 block of South Malkiewicz, 36, of Westfield was ar- safe. be required after completion of all the cation and how to grapple with life for those in our district, and we Avenue, West. Once access to the ve- rested on two outstanding motor ve- Mr. Brinker said the fire-suppres- work, but that anything released affordability issues. We need to hope to continue those efforts in the hicle was gained, a GPS navigational hicle warrants following an investiga- sion-test failure at the new cogenera- through it would likely be given at make sure that Trenton is an active future.” system valued at $400 was removed. tion on the 700 block of South Avenue, tion facility resulted from the water least ultraviolet treatment. Details partner in answering these vital Mr. Scutari will seek his second Tuesday, April 17, Dominic Pitrelli, West. The Green Brook and Edison pressure and volume being supplied remain to be negotiated. questions.” term in the State Senate. Mrs. Stender 26, of West Orange was arrested dur- warrants carried bail amounts of $231 “Working together, we have ac- and Mr. Green will seek their fourth ing a motor vehicle stop at Dudley and and $157, respectively. Malkiewicz complished a great deal in the past and ninth terms in the General As- Lawrence Avenues on an outstanding was released after posting bail. four years. We expanded healthcare sembly, respectively. All three legis- Englewood motor vehicle warrant. He Thursday, April 19, Kelli C. Carter, coverage for New Jersey families, lators filed petitions last week with was released after posting $141 bail. 29, of Westfield was arrested at her improved security and domestic pre- the New Jersey Division of Elec- Tuesday, April 17, following a residence on two outstanding paredness to protect New Jersey resi- tions to run in June’s Democratic motor vehicle stop at South Avenue, Westfield Municipal Court criminal dents from terrorism and natural ca- primary. West and Boulevard, Jose M. Rivera, warrants, with a total bail of $539. tastrophes and dedicated landmark The 22nd Legislative District en- 43, of Bloomfield was arrested and She was released after posting bail. funding for a stem-cell research cen- compasses 11 municipalities across ter to help unlock cures for life- Union, Middlesex and Somerset threatening diseases,” Mrs. Stender counties, including Clark, Linden, Parade Committee Seeks (D-Fanwood) said. “But still, there Rahway, Plainfield, Fanwood, Scotch is still much work to be done. We Plains, Winfield Park, North must adopt global policies to protect Plainfield, Green Brook, Dunellen Marine Corps Veterans our environment and combat global and Middlesex Borough. SCOTCH PLAINS – On Monday, residents who are Marine Corps veter- May 28, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood ans to participate in the parade. This Memorial Day Parade will pay trib- invitation is extended to all Marines ute to American military personnel of (active duty, retired, discharged) re- FW Recreation Commission all wars who made the ultimate sacri- gardless of duty station, including state- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 fice in service to their country. side, overseas and combat assignments. of $1,000 to $1,500. Mr. Budiansky two weeks or as many weeks as you This year’s parade theme is “Sem- USMC veterans who are interested said the commission expects a $500 want,” Ms. Pembridge said. per Fi – A Special Salute to the United in joining their fellow Marines in the grant from the borough’s recycling “It’s really structured; I think it’s States Marine Corps.” The parade will parade are asked to register with the program; the rest would come from fantastic,” said Mr. Higgins. recognize the dedication, commitment Parade Committee by calling Toni the recreation budget. Registration information and other and sacrifice of the residents of Scotch Rollis at the Scotch Plains Municipal Officials said the DJ-quality details about Summer Camp or other Plains and Fanwood who have served Building at (908) 322-6700, extension speaker system – including an audio recreation programs is available at and continue to serve in the USMC. no. 314. These veterans will march or mixer, microphones and speaker visitfanwood.com/recreation. The Parade Committee invites all ride as a group along the parade route. stands – would replace the older cobbled-together equipment now be- ing used for summer movie nights at LaGrande Park and other special Scotch Plains Council Meeting events, such as Halloween festivities CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Victoria McCabe for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times SPRING STROLL...Residents enjoy a stroll down Scotch Plains streets in the 70- and the Easter egg hunt. said reducing the tax increase to less do better” by reducing the tax in- bill users, as Clark Township has done, degree weather on Tuesday. Temperatures early this week were about 20 degrees “There’s a definite need,” said com- than five points would be “imprudent crease to two points by using more of might be considered. The mayor said warmer than those of last week. mission member Bruce Zakarin, who and reckless” and would put the town- the surplus and tapping further into he wouldn’t rule out exploring such an added that “you can’t hear” announce- ship “in serious jeopardy” in coming reserves set aside for delinquent taxes. alternative, but said removing the sew- ments over the current system at years. She noted that the slowdown in He said the coming increases in pay- erage component from the property- crowded public events. the housing market could lead to less ments to the pension funds and RVSA tax levy would mean that portion would “It’ll be something for the borough revenue going to the township from didn’t make it necessary “to start rais- no longer be tax deductible and that [to use], not just the Fanwood Recre- construction code fees and building ing taxes this year to pay for next tax-exempt organizations, such as ation Commission,” Mrs. Sayles said. permits, which were off 50 percent in year’s expenses.” churches and YMCAs, would begin to Regarding upcoming events, the the first quarter of this year versus a Mayor Martin Marks said he had receive a sewer bill. commission announced that a first- year earlier. “deep concerns” about next year’s Richard Samuel said township offi- ever “Party in the Park” is being “Each budget is unique,” she said, budget in light of million-dollar-plus cials had been wrong in their revenue planned to kick off the free summer adding that “there are things you can’t increases in mandated expenses. He projections for several years, meaning movie program on Tuesday, June 26, forecast or predict,” such as heavy said this was why “you cannot budget that “taxes have been in excess of what at LaGrande Park. Commission mem- snowfalls or other storms. in a vacuum,” and why it was impor- was necessary” by “several hundred ber Rob Degnan said plans include Councilwoman Nancy Malool ech- tant for the council, especially its new thousand dollars.” Given the large sur- rides, food, music, kids’ activities and oed Mrs. Coronato’s remarks about members, to rely on the advice of plus this year, he said, “it doesn’t make a classic car show, plus the showing the housing slowdown, saying that township professionals in crafting the sense” to raise taxes by five points. of the animated movie Cars. the township’s planning board and annual spending plan. “It’s time to think of the taxpay- The borough’s completely re- zoning board of adjustment “are no- Besides Township Manager Tho- ers,” Mr. Samuel said, pointing to vamped Summer Camp program will where near as busy” in recent months mas Atkins, who assembled the ini- what he called Mr. Glover’s “thought- run from June 23 until August 3 at a as they were in previous years. She tial budget proposals earlier this year, ful proposal” to keep the tax increase cost of $20 per week. also opposed using more surplus funds Warren Korecky and Bill Swisher, to two points. He said next year’s The recreation commission reor- to further lower the tax increase, say- both from the auditing firm of Suplee surplus could be as much as $4 mil- ganized the program in light of de- ing the bond-rating agencies take note Clooney, and Chief Financial Officer lion, an estimate that Mr. Atkins called creasing enrollment in recent years. of a municipality’s surplus and suc- Lori Majeski, attended the budget “an absolutely incorrect assumption Assistant Recreation Director Mary cess in regenerating it when issuing hearing on Tuesday. To ignore their to make, given that we’re not going to Pembridge said the new format – in- credit ratings. “I’m not willing to advice, the mayor said, would be “dan- have certain revenue generated in cluding theme weeks, more supervi- gamble with your money,” she said. gerous and reckless.” 2007 that we had in 2006.” sion, planned events contests, games In his remarks, Mr. Glover said, “I The mayor asked Mr. Atkins, Ms. Phil Wiener asked why the pro- and weekly pizza parties – divides kids see a better future than my fellow Majeski, Mr. Korecky and Mr. jected reserves set aside for delin- up into three groups based on what council members,” and reiterated his Swisher whether they believed the quent taxes were not being increased grade they will enter in the fall. belief, first expressed at the budget’s budget was fiscally sound and whether further than the $600,000 included in “You can register for one week, March 27 introduction, that “we can using more of the surplus to offset the budget, given that last year, the taxes would be a mistake. All four township collected $729,000 versus answered in the affirmative. a projection of $500,000. Mr. Glover, Public comments were mostly sup- he noted, has proposed an $800,000 ‘Hokie Pride’ Survives portive of the spending and tax plan, level, but Mr. Atkins said the town- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 with residents questioning the coun- ship had never collected that much. paper that on the very first day of bed watching TV, silent, sobbing and cil about specific aspects of the bud- Former Mayor Gabe Spera said classes last August, an escaped in- waiting to find out who they (the get. Mayor Marks told Jim Pate that “you can’t play Russian roulette with mate suspected of killing a police victims) were.” “the lion’s share” of property-tax rev- taxes” by overestimating revenue pro- officer and a security guard was at- She added, “It was like re-living enue from the Heather Glen age-re- jections. Former councilman Frank large on the campus. the day the World Trade Center was stricted housing development would Rossi said a budget “is not a one-year At the time of Mrs. Moore’s phone attacked. We didn’t know names, just go directly into township coffers. issue.” It involves “planning for the call, the gunman had not yet made his numbers, which made it so awful.” Rich Duthie asked about the RVSA future and having some stability” so way to Norris Hall, where the death According to Kaitlyn, New Jersey fees, and whether creating a separate that tax rates don’t vary wildly from toll would climb by the hour. Ini- is highly represented at Virginia Tech, local sewerage authority to directly year to year, he said. tially, authorities thought there were and many Governor Livingston two gunmen and had detained a stu- Alumni attend the college, including dent they thought might be a suspect Molly Schmidt, also of Mountainside. prior to the second shootings. Because of the volume of calls from According to Kaitlyn, a blanket e- overwrought friends and relatives, it mail sent word to the students inform- was next to impossible to reach stu- ing them of the first incident, but all dents and faculty by telephone. Mrs. the details weren’t known at the time. Moore was fortunate to have reached She told the newspaper, “I believe they Kaitlyn. Her daughter said, “I think wanted to get the story straight.” many parents learned how to send a The boyfriend of one of Kaitlyn’s text message that day.” four roommates is a resident of the Kaitlyn noted that the popular col- West Ambler Johnston dormitory, lege social-networking site where the slain RA (resident advisor) Facebook.com filled up with reaction was assigned. and concern, and many friends She said, “My roommate Karen checked on their peers’ safety through called him; he had gone out for break- AIM, where away messages simply fast and missed the whole thing. She read, “I’m okay.” drove right over, picked him up and About going back right away, Kaitlyn brought him back to our apartment.” said, “If I don’t go back, then I would

As news reports of the tragic events just feel like, he’s ‘winning.’ There’s so Victoria McCabe for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times began to explain what had happened, much school spirit – ‘Hokie Pride’ as BALANCE BEAM...Construction workers raise a steel beam for the roof of the Kaitlyn said, “All of us just sat on the we call it. I always felt safe there.” Scotch Plains Municipal Building redesign and expansion project on Tuesday. Page 2 Thursday, April 26, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Peyton's Kean U. Hires McGreevey, Peek at the Week Draws Mixed Response In Politics By PAUL J. PEYTON “I am just stunned by the lack of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Leader/Times judgment shown by administrators at By Paul Peyton of UNION – Former Governor Jim Kean University,” he said. Codey Forms Task accident on the Garden State Parkway. McGreevey has been teaching law, State GOP Chairman Tom Wilson Force on Security His chief of staff, Tom Shea, said the ethics and leadership courses at Kean told The Star Ledger, “It seems to me, In response to the murders of 32 governor would not return to his duties University in Union since November Jim McGreevey teaching law and eth- Virginia Tech University students on as long as he is hospitalized at Cooper 1, The Star Ledger reported Thursday. ics is a little bit like Doctor Kevorkian April 16, Acting Governor Richard University Hospital in Camden, a state The report says the former gover- teaching health maintenance.” Codey last week announced the cre- trauma center. Mr. Corzine sustained a nor, who left office in November 2004 Not everyone is opposed. ation of a task force made up of rep- fractured femur or thighbone and also after revealing an extramarital affair Frank McDermott of Westfield, a resentatives from 30 of the state’s broke his collarbone, breastbone, 11 with former male staffer, receives a member of Kean’s Board of Trustees, colleges and universities to campus ribs and a vertebra. He will be hospi- salary of $17,500 and works out of the and a former state senator and Union security issues, according to The Star- talized for at least another week. university’s satellite office in County Republican Party chairman, Ledger. In a press release, Mr. Codey Investigators Probe Plainfield. said he supports Kean’s decision. said all of New Jersey’s colleges and Text Msgs., Calls The former governor has 19 years in “I think Jim McGreevey is a good universities have agreed to submit Investigators are looking into the state pension system and will re- addition to the (Kean) professional campus security plans to the state’s whether an alleged relationship be- ceive additional credit for being on staff. He is teaching courses that re- Office of Homeland Security and Pre- tween a state trooper Robert Rasinski, staff at Kean, a state public university. quire experience in that area,” he said, paredness by the end of May. who was Governor Jon Corzine’s He would be eligible for a full pension noting that Mr. McGreevey had also MAN’S BEST CO-WORKER…At Thursday’s freeholder meeting, Union County Corzine’s Condition driver during a near-fatal accident on should he accrue another six years in been a Woodbridge mayor, an assem- Sheriff Ralph Froehlich, left, Union County Freeholder Chairwoman Bette Jane Upgraded by Doctors April 12, and the married wife of a the system and reach the age of 60. blyman and a state senator. Kowalski, and Freeholder Chester Holmes (right) present a resolution to Sheriff’s Doctors updated Governor Jon Berkeley Heights police officer, was Assemblyman Richard Merkt (R, Mr. McDermott, the father of former Officer Kevin Buckley of Rahway and his K9 Yahsha, congratulating them on Corzine’s condition earlier this week a factor in the accident. Investigators Morris County) said he intends to Westfield Mayor Greg McDermott, Yahsha’s induction into the New Jersey Veterinarian Medical Association’s from “critical but stable” to “stable” are reviewing text messages, voice raise the university’s decision to hire said he does not see Mr. McGreevey’s Animal Hall of Fame in the “hero” category. following his near-fatal April 12 car mail and phone records to see if Mr. Mr. McGreevey during proceedings pension as a factor in his hiring. Rasinski was distracted. of the assembly’s Higher Education “He’s only 49. He’s got 11 years to Clinton, Brownback Committee, of which he is a member. go, six years to qualify (for a pen- Campaign Urges Open Make Speeches in NJ “If Jim McGreevey is teaching eth- sion),” he said. “[He] is sure to teach Presidential candidates Democratic ics than maybe Willie Sutton (an infa- those kids the ins and outs of politics. New York U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton mous bank robber) should be teach- I think it was a good appointment.” Appointment Process and Republican Kansas Senator Sam ing about bank security,” Mr. Merkt When asked about Mr. McGreevey By PAUL J. PEYTON Hasbrouck Heights and the Atlantic Brownback were in New Jersey last told The Westfield Leader and The teaching an ethics class, Mr. McDermott Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times County freeholder board have adopted week. Mrs. Clinton delivered an ad- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. Mr. stated, “I don’t think his sexual orienta- ELIZABETH – Representatives the open-appointments process. dress at Rutgers University to mark Merkt said he taught an ethics course tion ought to be considered.” from the Citizens Campaign, an arm Berkeley Heights resident George the 35th anniversary of The Eagleton at Fairleigh Dickinson University. State Senator Ray Lesniak (LD-20, of Metuchen-based Center for Civic DeCarlo, chairman of the state’s Institute’s Center for American Women “I just thought it (Mr. McGreevey’s Elizabeth) said Mr. McGreevey’s ap- Responsibility, asked the Union Green Party, told the board that the and Politics. Mr. Brownback spoke at hiring) was incredibly inappropriate. pointment at Kean University “is just County freeholders last Thursday to process to fill vacancies needs to be the conventions of the New Jersey I was stunned,” he said, adding that a natural transition” from his efforts to support its effort to open up the pro- open to all county residents, “not just goleader.com College Republicans and the New Jer- he thought the news story reporting help Kean open a campus in China. cess for appointed positions on county those in either wing of the bipartisan sey Right to Life. the hiring “was an April Fool’s joke.” “This is a guy who ran for governor boards and commissions. stranglehold supported in New Jer- twice, who almost beat the unbeatable The proposed ordinance would cre- sey by a minority of its residents NOW in WESTFIELD! ShopRite Wines & Spirits Marketplace 333 South Ave. East (Formerly Town & Country Liquors) Christie Whitman,” Mr. Lesniak said. ate a comprehensive public directory seated in the legislature.” He said the The senator said the former governor of vacancies, including memberships, state has one million registered signed into law “some of the most expiration dates, meeting times and Democrats, 900,000 Republicans ShopRite important legislation,” including auto- locations, an official application for and 2.8 million unaffiliated voters. Prices effective: 4/18 thru 5/1/07 insurance reform and legislation pro- prospective members to fill out on- Freeholder Chairwoman Bette Jane APRIL/MAY 2007 tecting the Highlands, a 60-mile stretch line and the county’s process for no- Kowalski said the draft ordinance SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT 18 19 20 21 of land from Phillipsburg to Oakland. tifying applicants of the county’s de- would be turned over to the county 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 “If I was at Kean, I certainly would cision on their applications. counsel’s office for review. MMarketplacearketplace 29 30 1 take [his class],” he said. The group said there are 130 vacan- “Union County does seek appli- On Mr. McGreevey teaching a gov- cies out of 652 positions on some 51 cants (who) share our (interest) in ernment ethics class, Mr. Lesniak said: boards and commissions in county gov- public dedication,” she said. “We will “What did he do that was unethical? ernment, including all 18 positions on definitely consider the ordinance.” Sutter Home He did something immoral. Not one the Americans With Disabilities Advi- County Manager George Devanney Nando person in the administration has been sory Committee and 30 of the 43 seats said, “I think, conceptually, we believe •Cabernet •Pinot Grigio Asti charged with doing anything wrong. on the air traffic noise advisory board. it’s a good plan.” He said the list of •Chardonnay •Merlot I think that (allegations of being un- Dave Golush of Westfield, a retired boards and commissions needs to be ethical) is a bad rap.” cpa and Citizens’ Campaign Union updated, as a few of them are no longer PRICE 09 PRICE 09 County chairman, said the draft ordi- functioning, including the juvenile de- BREAK BREAK In terms of the Kean teaching posi- 8 1.5 L 6750 ML tion increasing his state pension, Mr. nance presented to the board would tention and criminal justice advisory Lesniak said, “If he is qualified for “foster openness in government and board, as the facility is site-based and •Rosenblum Ruffino the position he holds, of course it provide Union County citizens with being re-located to Linden. 99 (pension) is a non-issue.” information concerning these appointed In other business, Union County “Cuvee” Zinfandel Chianti 1.5 L 12 Mr. Merkt said Mr. Lesniak is “not positions that exist within the county.” Watchdog Association President Tina •Ruffino Lumina YellowTail 99 an impartial individual when it comes He told The Westfield Leader and Renna said she would like the county Pinot Grigio ALL TYPES 11 1.5 L to this.” The Times that, “The real goal is to to make the prosecutor’s office park- •Moselland Asm. Jon Bramnick (LD-21, get it in 40 or 50 towns, and have the ing lot available to people attending Due Torri Westfield), who has taught at the col- governor sign (a state law).” He told freeholders’ meetings. She also rec- Riesling Your •PINOT GRIGIO 99 Choice! •MERLOT 91.5 L lege level, said he has no issue with the board there are many retired pro- ommended having a police officer •Brancott the former governor joining the Kean fessionals who could offer their ex- remain outside the county’s adminis- •SAUVIGNON 99 Beringer University staff, but said his teaching pertise by serving on advisory boards. tration building in Elizabeth where BLANC 750 •PINOT NOIR ML Stone Cellars 99 a government ethics course “is a dif- Kevin Dick of Scotch Plains, a mem- board meetings are held. Rodney 9 ALL TYPES 1.5 L Dessert Wines 9 ferent question.” ber of the Citizens’ Campaign, told “People don’t like coming here. It Cockburn Strong Piper Sonoma Minini “It depends on what is in the course,” The Leader/Times that he envisions is a little bit intimidating,” she said. SONOMA •BRUT 99 •PINOT GRIGIO 99 having an on-line database setup on Freeholder Dan Sullivan, an Eliza- 750 he said. “I think Jim McGreevey would Ports •BLANC DE NOIR •MONTEPULCIANO 1.5 L •CABERNET 10 ML 8 probably bring a lot information to a the county website by a Union County beth resident, said he was “terribly •RUBY •SPECIAL •MERLOT •TAWNY RESERVE Ruffino Don Simon 99 classroom. I wouldn’t want to deprive College student at no cost to the county. insulted” by Mrs. Renna’s comment. 99 99 SANGRIA students of hearing his experiences in “You could put the thing on 80-per- “There have been meetings here where 99 99 750 750 6 1.5 L 750 750 ML Il Leo 8 ML cent automatic,” Mr. Dick said. there have been hundreds of people.” 10 ML 13 ML 12 government. The question is whether Sutter Home 99 “These measures would provide During the business portion of the •CHARDONNAY Marques de Riscal he should be teaching ethics.” Dry Sack WHITE ZINFANDEL 6 1.5 L A secretary in the law office of the county with a broad base for the meeting, the board voted to adopt sev- 99 •TEMPRANILLO Sherry 750 99 99 11 ML 750 •RUEDA 750 Robert Cockren of Westfield referred selection of qualified candidates and eral ordinances to enable the county to 10 ML 7 ML Santa Marvista Reserva 99 The Leader/Times to Kean’s office of would also create a standard and effi- purchase a building at 10 Cherry Street university affairs. Mr. Cockren is cient way of responding to citizens in Elizabeth for $1.3 million. The build- ALL TYPES 61.5 L BV Turning chairman of Kean’s board of trustees, interested in filling seats on boards ing currently houses the offices of the Coastal Leaf Fox Horn 99 serves as Westfield’s town attorney and commissions,” Mr. Dick said in a county’s improvement authority. ALL 99 ALL TYPES 99 ALL TYPES 4 1.5 L and represents Union County on the prepared statement to the board. The board also introduced a $5.3- TYPES 750 750 7 ML (Excl. Sonoma Reserves) 6 ML BIG SIZE SAVINGS! state’s Republican Committee. Lauren Skowronski, suburban coor- million bond ordinance to pay for BV Messages for Mr. Cockren, Univer- dinator for the Citizens’ Campaign, said dredging projects underway at upper Hardy’s Rossini’s Classic Cellars sity President Dawood Farahi and Sena- Sayreville, Woodbridge, Edison, South Echo Lake in Mountainside and Ce- Rutherford •CHABLIS •RHINE •BURGUNDY tor Tom Kean Jr. were not returned. Plainfield, Asbury Park, Plainfield, dar Brook in Plainfield. Stamp Cabernet •RUBINO ROSSO •ROSE 99 ALL 99 99 •BLUSH CHABLIS 74 L Marybeth Taylor of Berkeley TYPES 750 750 Heights commented on a resolution to 5 ML 19 ML DESSERT WINES 99 ALL TYPES 9 3 L HERMANN & BATEMAN support state legislation ATTORNEYS AT LAW requiringcounty offices for the dis- Merryvale Di Lupo Georges Almaden 5 L BOXES abled. She said current offices, housed Starmont Duboeuf •CHABLIS •RHINE •BURGUNDY •GOLDEN CHABLIS 99 in 18 counties including Union, are •CHIANTI RISERVA •BLUSH CHABLIS •Cabernet •PINOT GRIGIO •Pouilly Fuisse 10 merely “fronts” that provide informa- 99 99 •CABERNET •CHARD. 750 •ROSSO 99 99 Federal & State Tax Employment tion but little services. She said office 21 ML 750 750 ML •MERLOT •WT. ZIN. TOSCANA 9ML 14 12 Disputes Law staff disrespect the ill and disabled •Merlot •Macon Villages population aged 21 to 65 on the phone. 99 •ALTO ADIGE 99 C.R. Cellars Tax Collection Matters Discrimination 750 PINOT 99 8 750 ML •BRAVISSIMO 99 Ms. Kowalski asked Ms. Taylor to 19 ML GRIGIO 750 •FORTISSIMO 4 L Failure to File Severance Agreements 12 ML •Beaujolais 12 provide information to county officials •Chardonnay Villages Innocent Spouse Civil Service 99 99 Livingston Cellars 99 with information on any such incidents. 750 •CHIANTI 750 99 Sales & Employment Tax Employee Benefits 14 ML 6 ML 7750 ML ALL TYPES 8 3 L Audits Wrongful Termination ‘Mad Hatter’ Strikes for 13th Time in 7 Months Stolichnaya Chivas Regal Beer 1108 Springfield Avenue, Mountainside, NJ 07092 908-654-8484 FAX: 908-654-1347 AREA — The Union County Regular Only 12 Year Old Prosecutor’s Office has confirmed that www.hermannandbateman.com last Thursday’s robbery of the Com- PRICE PRICE 09 BREAK 00 BREAK merce Bank in Union was carried out 301.75 L 49 1.75 L by the “Mad Hatter,” his 13th robbery 24-PACK, 12-OZ. LOOSE BOTTLES since last fall. •Coor’s or Coor’s Light According to Union County Pros- Beefeater Johnnie •Bud or Bud Light ecutor Theodore Romankow, the rob- ber entered the bank just before noon. Gin Walker Red •Miller Genuine Draft “He was wearing his trademark or Miller Lite hat,” Mr. Romankow said. “This time PRICE 00 PRICE 10 BREAK BREAK Your 99 is was a khaki-colored baseball cap.” 271.75 L 291.75 L Choice! The man reportedly showed a note 14 demanding money to the teller. No Fleischmann’s weapons were shown, the prosecutor’s Seagram’s 99 Seagram’s CORDIALS 99 1.75 L 99 office said. The teller handed over VO 19 7 Crown 15 1.75 L Preferred 12 1.75 L 99 $2,530 to the robber and turned and Canadian 99 Cointreau 29 1 L BOURBON walked out the door. L.T.D. 11 1.75 L RUM “He was in the bank about a minute Knob VODKA Capt. Morgan 99 Grand 99 99 and a half,” Mr. Romankow said. SPICED RUM 25 1.75 L Marnier 29 750 ML Creek 26 1 L Authorities said seven of the rob- 99 Sailor Jerry Jim Beam beries have occurred in Union County, Imperia 26 750ML 99 Kamora 99 SPICED RUM 17 750 ML 99 four in Morris County and two in Fris COFFEE LIQUEUR 16 1.75 L White Label 24 1.75 L 99 Ron Romero Essex County. Nine of the 13 banks REGULAR 19 1.75 L 99 robbed have been Commerce Banks, LIGHT OR DARK 12 1.75 L COGNAC & BRANDY SCOTCH 99 two of which were in Union. The man Wolfschmidt 13 1.75 L TEQUILA Johnnie Walker 99 has stolen over $50,000 since Sep- Christian Bros. 99 BLACK 12-YEAR-OLD 54 1.75 L 99 BRANDY 16 1.75 L tember 22, 2006. 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Sanguigenous – Producing blood Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo Park, but also in other places — suffered for more information. 3. Periople – The outside, smooth, horny COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION severe damage to their homes. I noticed Thanks must also go to the police and part of the hoof of a horse Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly that wherever I traveled last week, Union emergency personnel of all of Union 4. Leister – A three-pronged, barbed EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS County Public Works and emergency County’s towns and cities. Municipal and spear for taking fish Victoria McCabe Ben Corbin vehicles were on the scene to help. county staff worked together to handle LOCUSTA TECHNOLOGY SUBSCRIPTION PRICE SERVICES As we all try to pick up the pieces after the crisis, and I know that those of us who 1. A private place where conversation is the storm, Union County’s Public Works were flooded are very grateful. permitted One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 2. A small spike or elongated cluster of flowers in grasses 3. The order of large winged insects re- Letters to the Editor lated to grasshoppers and crickets Investigators Sweep Downtown 4. A poisonous liquid alkaloid resem- bling nicotine THYLACITIS Field Development Foundation 1. Degenerative disorder caused by cal- Westfield Seeking Tax Cheats cium deficiency Do you remember on May 16 and 17, 2002, when state impossible to get through to the state and figure it out. Thanks All for Supporting Bond 2. Inflammation of the oil glands of the As you all may know, the SP-F school league and countless others throughout skin tax investigators from the New Jersey Division of Taxa- “They have the ability to generate these notices by com- 3. Inflammation of the Adam’s Apple; tion conducted an investigation, canvassing businesses in puter now,” he said. budget and the $2-million bond referen- the community that went the extra mile in dum that was voted upon last week passed. getting this project passed. Every vote goiter downtown Westfield, searching for tax cheats? We do. It Knowing what was in store, we called the number listed The referendum passed by a very slim was needed and I’m thankful to all. 4. An alkaline imbalance was former Governor Jim McGreevey’s idea of a tax on the notice, “should you have any questions.” margin, meaning that people are very I hope that once this beautiful facility is PERRON amnesty program, where cheats could turn themselves in, After eight minutes with the recorded message, we concerned about their tax rates. Although constructed, those of you who were skep- 1. A court entirely round a temple, sur- without penalty. How arrogant and threatening they were, were transferred to another message center and asked to I am a supporter of this project and am tical of the necessity of this project will rounded by a wall we thought then. make a selection via the phone pad. Twenty-one minutes very glad that it passed, I, too, am not take the time to enjoy state champion- 2. An outside staircase Investigator Charles Dingerdissen from the New Jersey later, a person answered and said she would have to crazy about my tax rates increasing and ship-caliber varsity football or soccer 3. One who receives anything, as rent or Division of Taxation entered our newspaper office and transfer us. After 51 minutes, another person answered understand your frustrations, but know games or a track meet, or take in the profits of an estate that some things in life are just worth the majesty of the award-winning marching 4. The European falcon asked to see our business tax I.D. number and other and asked how she could help. LIBANT information. When asked by what authority, the investiga- We asked why the state said this additional money was effort and the extra buck even though band at a home band competition, or even most of us (yes, me included) do not have just a leisurely stroll around the new track. 1. Capable of being poured; in a liquid tor retorted, “Why, do you have something to hide?” He owed. She said she couldn’t provide that information and school-age children to enjoy the benefits Because, you see, the renovations are state roamed around the office without permission, searching that her job was just to explain what the notice said – as if of this project. for everyone’s benefit. I’m confident that 2. Lighthearted; cheerful the walls and shelves. He was told to produce official we couldn’t read. I wanted to write a few words of heart- anyone who was skeptical will at least 3. Balanced; stable paperwork or get out. Customer service people in Trenton are hard to under- felt thanks to my colleagues on the Turf- enjoy the sense of Raider Pride that this 4. Tasting or touching delicately He left and was observed sweeping through other stand. The only real thing to understand is that you will be It Committee, who worked very hard on “home-field advantage” will give. businesses in the downtown. asked to ante up a lot more tax money to fund their this project: the BOE, the numerous lead- Anthony Giannaci Tweety May Say: Each year, when filing income tax is complete, most of retirements. ers of both towns that have publicly voiced Co-Chairman us are relieved. It is a dreadful experience and there is little We wasted 55 minutes calling as instructed in writing their support, the PAL, soccer associa- Turf-It Committee I Tawt I Taw a Ticket! hope of understanding any part of it for most. Many on the notice. It was the good ol’ loop de loop, where one tion, Music Boosters, the youth baseball Scotch Plains people hire an accountant. ends up where they started after a long runaround. It was a Friday like any other. I was hanging on Lisa’s rearview mirror – sweet- For the last few years, mysterious notices from the state It’s time to write that check now. True, it’s really V-Tech Tragedy Hits Home ening the air, bringing a smile to her face. have been flourishing, advising that another 30 or so offensive when you can’t find out why. Still, government Little did I know I’d soon be in more dollars is due. Accountants say this is becoming more must be right, for Mr. McGreevey certainly must know a trouble than Sylvester when Granny commonplace by the state and that it’s easier just to pay it. cheat when he sees one. Wonder if his class on ethics at For Local Mayor and Alumnus comes home. The time, cost and hassle just aren’t worth it. Kean University is tax deductible? It is with a heavy heart that I extend my familiar places captured in such a dark A Garwood police officer pulled us over, The state now must be really desperate for money as It’s just a small amount of money. But as Yogi says, “A heartfelt condolences to the families and context. I fear that my memories of this and claimed I was obstructing her view! several of us received a notice for small amounts due. As million here and a million there and pretty soon you’re friends that lost loved ones on the campus fine institution and the perception of oth- The toddler in the backseat was in tears and usual, the accountants advise paying, as it will be almost talking about real money.” of Virginia Tech. My thoughts and prayers ers will be forever scarred by the sense- Lisa was appalled. But I’ve seen wackier go out to readers who are students or less violence that has occurred there. things – after all, I’m a Looney Tune. alumni of Virginia Tech, who, like me, May God grant the comfort and strength And while some might say the ticket have taken this tragedy so personally. so desperately needed to those touched by we received was frivolous or insulting, Letters to the Editor I look back to my years in Blacksburg this awful tragedy. I’d like to make amends with the Garwood with great fondness. As many know, Vir- Martin Marks police. ginia Tech continues to be a great source Scotch Plains Mayor Since it seems air fresheners are now Assemblyman Richard Merkt Expresses of pride and fun for me to this day. It was Virginia Tech Class of 1984 illegal, I’d like to offer my help in raiding so hard for me to see news footage of such every carwash, convenience and novelty store in town. I could paint tunnel en- ‘Shock’ on Hiring of McGreevey to Teach Ethics trances on walls for easy traveling. My Editor’s Note: The following letter was since resigned in disgrace or gone to jail understatement. Your lack of judgment Community Thanked for Supporting friend Wyle E. has rocket skates for speed. sent to Kean University President Dawood for criminal acts. causes me to question seriously how you And if someone objects that a three-inch Farahi and copied to the newspaper. Governor McGreevey himself was are spending the more than $40 million piece of plastic couldn’t possibly inter- ***** caught early in his administration misap- that your university receives from the Luncheon/Fashion Show for CSH fere with his or her driving, and an officer’s As a member of the legislature and the propriating public funds for his personal State of New Jersey. The Auxiliary of Children’s Special- New Brunswick and the renovation of the time might best be used on other things – Assembly Higher Education Committee, international travel. So to restore some level of confidence ized Hospital and its Twig groups from original building in Mountainside. well – that’s what anvils are for… Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains- We would also like to recognize and I must express my absolute shock and Governor McGreevey wasted tens of that your extremely disappointing deci- Tweety the Air Freshener disbelief that you would use public dol- millions of taxpayer dollars on a state- sion is an aberration and not a symptom of Fanwood and Summit-Short Hills held a thank our dedicated committee – Susan luncheon and fashion show on March 29 Doherty, Nancy Jackson, Karen Temple, Aka. Lisa Green lars to hire a disgraced former governor of funded public relations campaign aimed a more pervasive problem, please make Westfield this state to teach a course on ethics and to solely at polishing his own public image available for inspection the following at the Shackamaxon Country Club to ben- Susan Schwarz, Teddy Taranto, Lynn represent your college. Governor James and assuring re-election. public documents: efit the hospital. Using our own volunteer Kolterjahn, Sally Brown, Brucie Talcott, E. McGreevey resigned primarily due to This is the individual whom you have 1) A list of all employees of the univer- members as models, Lord & Taylor of Maureen Verrier, Charlotte Cleavenger, Thank You for Your ethical transgressions that made his ad- selected to instruct your students con- sity together with titles, divisions of em- Westfield presented, at no cost, dozens of Elizabeth Loland and Jean McDermott. ministration the most corrupt in New Jer- cerning ethical behavior in government? ployment, dates of hire and salaries; its new spring fashion ensembles and, These women donated hundreds of hours Investment in Our Kids sey history. Consider Governor What is he going to teach them? How to 2) A list of all travel, lodging and meal along with Chanel, generously donated to ensure a successful event. They are a It is with sincere appreciation that I McGreevey’s ethical record as it pertains improve on his own “record”? How could expenses for you and administrative staff the door prize and individual gift bags for perfect example of the caring, bighearted thank the voters of Scotch Plains and just to his own public office: you possibly make such a terrible deci- since January 1, 2005; all attendees. community we live in. Fanwood for their support of the 2007- Governor McGreevey hired a com- sion in light of his well-known and well- 3) A copy of the contract with Gover- A sold-out event, the auxiliary and It is because of this wonderful commu- 2008 school budget. I would also like to pletely unqualified paramour as his top documented trail of personal ethical nor James E. McGreevey; and twigs were able to raise $35,000 for nity that Children’s Specialized has been thank and commend the board of educa- homeland security aide shortly after the lapses? 4) A copy of your employment con- Children’s Specialized Hospital. We are able to help children in crisis for more tion for its tireless efforts to craft a budget terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, To say that I am shocked and disgusted tract. so grateful to L & T and to the many local than 100 years. that the community could support and help the public become informed about jeopardizing the people’s safety out of a by your decision to use public dollars to I look forward to your prompt reply. businesses and individuals who supported Gail Sloan and Susan Lorentzen our efforts with generous contributions to the budget. desire for his personal sexual gratifica- give former Governor McGreevey an Richard A. Merkt Co-Chairs tion. important position of influence over the the program journal and silent auction. This year, we faced a formidable chal- Assemblyman Thanks to you, we have made an unbe- Auxiliary/Twig of Children’s lenge in developing a budget that would Governor McGreevey directed creation minds of young men and women is an District 25 (Morris County) of an unlawful $128 million slush fund lievable beginning towards our $250,000 Specialized Hospital maintain our current levels of programs. (the “Property Tax Assistance and Com- pledge to the hospital’s new facility in We are pleased that this budget will con- munity Development Fund”) that he then Why Doesn’t Media Put Blame tinue to support our strong academic pro- allowed legislators to draw on for per- grams and the athletic, music and co-cur- sonal benefit and that is now the subject Communications Professor Says NBC ricular activities that our communities value. of both indictments and an ongoing fed- On Governor Rather Than Trooper? In addition, we are appreciative of the eral criminal investigation. Re: Your editorial last week on the our political leaders of both parties. And voters approval of our turf-bond referen- Governor McGreevey himself became governor’s accident, I would join you in now the Governor’s staff, whom we didn’t ‘Irresponsible’ for Airing Manifesto dum and look forward to working with the subject of a federal criminal investi- wishing the Governor a full and complete elect, is pushing for him to rule from the Editor’s Note: The following letter was members whose lives have been forever community groups to help realize the fi- gation after he was taped using a code recovery. Re: the “Captain of the Ship” hospital. He ought to be resigning in- sent to the offices of NBC. The writer is changed because of this tragedy. The nances that will make this dream a reality. word agreed to by criminals to signal part, it sounds great, but anyone who has stead. And what about Mr. Corzine put- a former reporter for The Westfield Leader exploitation and “moral panic” that your The board and I believe that this budget assent to an extortion scheme. worked in a large organization knows ting that trooper in such a position? It is and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. network has facilitated is regrettable and balances the needs of the district’s stu- Governor McGreevey corrupted state about organizational pressures. If that truly unfortunate that the media doesn’t I am rather disappointed that you chose will be reflected in the days, months and dents and the interests of local taxpayers. institutions through an appalling array of trooper had pressed the issue of wearing address these issues, and instead wants to to air the ranting of the Virginia Tech years to come. I am now officially boy- Thank you for your support. I know that pay-to-play schemes used by his subordi- a seat belt, he’d be doing the midnight pass the buck to the driver. killer. As journalist and a professor of cotting all things NBC. it does not come easy, and that each of the nates to extort campaign contributions shift patrolling East Petuchia. It seems that since the “rights” empha- communications, I understand and re- Your lack of discretion and judgement citizens who voted yes on the budget did from state vendors. I have yet to see anyone in the media, sis of the 1970s, which continues to this spect the first amendment, but the choices is terrible. NBC’s priorities, obviously, so knowing that it will require some fi- Governor McGreevey unlawfully including The Westfield Leader, address day, the word “responsibility” has been your network has made over the course of are simply dedicated to the advertisers nancial sacrifice on your part. However, skewed the award of homeland security the real issue, and that is Mr. Corzine’s banished from the public’s lexicon, along the past couple of weeks have been poor. that you rely upon to pay hefty salaries. knowing this, the words of Benjamin funds based on partisan political consid- irresponsibility in breaking the law and with the word “immoral.” I, for one, think How irresponsible of you to air this You fire a comedian and glorify a killer. Franklin ring true: “An investment in erations. not wearing a seat belt, especially at 91 we are worse off without those two words, material, glorifying murder in such a hei- Shame on you. knowledge pays the best interest.” Governor McGreevey filled his ad- mph. What a lack-of-leadership example and what they stand for. nous manner, and at such a vulnerable Meghan Gill Thank you all for your investment in time for the families, students and faculty the future of our 5,472 students. ministration with political cronies and to the public. It is another instance of the Joe Boscia Newton powerbrokers, many of whom who have hypocrisy and arrogance of too many of Westfield Margaret W. Hayes It Was Refreshing to See Officials Superintendent SP-F Schools Of Different Parties Discussing Issues Mothers Group On Saturday, February 14, I was pleased all those who serve as elected officials to to attend the opening-day ceremonies for follow the lead of these three representa- Celebrates 18th Year the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Youth Base- tives. Despite the interests of your party The Union County Chapter of Mothers ball League at Booth Field. More than or future political aspirations, it is your and More celebrated its 15th anniversary 150 players attended with their parents responsibility to focus on what our com- Wednesday, April 18, with a fabulous and siblings, and it was great to see the munity at large requires of you as an “Indulge Yourself” night held at the town embrace this event. It was also at- elected official. This is far more impor- Fanwood Forest Road Park Building. tended by several local dignitaries, in- tant than which party holds office. Our members enjoyed chair massages, cluding Mayor Marks from Scotch Plains, Grasping for popularity is not a noble reflexology, skin treatments and meet- Mayor Mahr from Fanwood, and Union aspiration and not admired by the com- ings with an astrologist and physiothera- County Freeholder Al Mirabella, who munity. Rather, it is nothing more than pist. Everyone also enjoyed delicious food resides in Fanwood. self-serving and quite embarrassing. Hard and delightful conversation. An interesting thing happened. Demo- work and diligent efforts will gain the Mothers and More is a non-profit organi- cratic Mayor Mahr, Republican Mayor respect and admiration of our community zation dedicated to improving the lives of Marks and Democratic Freeholder and ultimately those who care to vote in mothers through support, education and Mirabella were engaged in a discussion future elections. I hope all will keep this advocacy. We address mothers’ needs as regarding improvements in our commu- in mind as they serve in their capacity as individuals and members of society, and nity, namely the plans for a future senior- elected officials. promote the value of all the work mothers citizens center and the status of improve- do. We are a national organization, with ments to our community athletic fields. It Rich Duthie more than 70 members in our local chapter. was very refreshing to see all three dis- Scotch Plains Without the generous donations of time cussing the plans in an open forum, but from many volunteers, the evening would the thing I found to be most refreshing not have been the success that it was. We Deadlines would like to thank Jade Sancho-Duser, was all three remained very professional General News - Friday 4pm and respectful of one another, did not talk Debby Teal, Veronica Pinion, Susan over one another and were genuinely in- Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm Wilson, Carol Raine, Jak Eskinazi and terested in accomplishing their goals that Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm Rejuvenations in Mountainside. best serve our community. Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm Thank you also to all of our members who This should serve as a lesson to all that Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm have kept our organization thriving for so hold public office that much more can be To Reach Us many years. We are hoping to make this an accomplished by following this example E-Mail - [email protected] annual event to celebrate our membership. of leadership. Despite the magnitude of For more information, see Andrea Westervelt, the issues, compromises can be reached www.goleader.com/help Victoria Devlin for the future of our community and I urge Mothers and More A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 26, 2007 Page 5 Mayor Should Scrap Rec. Ctr. Panel, Was Purchase of Elizabeth Building Form Committee on Recommendation Letters to the Editor For Dems to Repay Favor to Builder? Editor’s Note: The following letter was field and paths. The “Recreation Center It has been about six years that the more than $20 million. From 1999 through sent to Garwood Mayor Dennis McCarthy, Committee” chair and now recently Community Thanked for Passing Union County Improvement Authority 2004, M and M made contributions to the the borough council and the “Recreation elected Councilman Sluka appeared to has been renting space in a shop-worn Union County Democratic Committee, Center Committee.” avoid stating the specific time. office building on Cherry Street in Eliza- of which Ms. DeFilippo is the chair, of at First, let me say that there is nothing In the timeline provided in that night’s 2007-2008 School Spending Plan beth; the current rent is $2,500 per month. least $30,000. Further, Assemblyman basically wrong with the present pro- handout, it appears that this point came On behalf of the entire board of educa- tional Honor Society students, who made The commercial building is a short sprint, Joseph Cryan represents a portion of posed “Garwood outdoor recreation area” during his autumn campaign months. As tion and administration of the Westfield numerous phone calls and Coldwell about two blocks, from the county admin- Union County to include the Township of plan except there is a “tax-and-spend” I stated to him recently, their slate’s cam- school district, I want to thank the com- Banker for setting up the phone bank. I’d istration building. The Union County free- Union, where he is the Democratic mu- mindset attached to it. A plan that offers paign literature said he was on the “recre- munity for approving the school budget also like to express our appreciation to the holders are in the process of purchasing nicipal chair; he is also the chairman of exercise and outdoor sport opportunities ation center committee,” which possibly for 2007-2008. The budget passed by a 2- Westfield Boosters for helping us fund the structure for $1.275 million to house the state Democratic committee and a is beneficial to the welfare of our commu- he was not being forthright about the 1 margin, with 1,956 “yes” and 1,094 the new assistant trainer position at WHS. the improvement authority. Union County undersheriff. nity. But… (Always that but…) change in direction, but such is politics “no” votes. The voter turnout was almost Congratulations to Ginny Leiz, Rich It is puzzling enough that the office Numerous members of the Mauti fam- Most of you on council may have been and power and another story. 16 percent. We were very pleased with Solomon and Julia Walker on beginning space should be rented, let alone, the ily residing outside the county contrib- kept abreast of the ongoing status of the The day that the committee found out this outcome, particularly in a year with their next three-year terms on the board. building purchased for what appears to be uted more than $22,000 to Mr. Cryan’s mayoral appointed “Recreation Center that the recreation center building was not uncontested board seats. All three add enormous value to our board, a “virtual” operation. Charlotte DeFilippo, election coffers between 2003 and 2005. committee” meetings, but the public was a viable concept as charged should have The district worked hard to keep the tax and we’re lucky to have their energy and the authority’s executive director, earns Family members have also contributed kept waiting in the dark for the past year. been the day the committee ended. But increase to a six-year low, recognizing ability working to benefit the district. $132,000 annually, and has made no bones to the campaign of Senator Nick Scutari But this was not a problem. The commit- the committee continued meeting, and the community’s support for the bond in On a personal note, I’d like to thank my about the fact that she does the county’s and Michael LaPolla’s run for Con- tee and council did have one public status there was the problem. I have no idea who January and overall concerns about prop- fellow board members and the commu- business from her Hillside home. Ac- gress in 2000, both Union County meeting in September 2006 in which ini- decided to “morph” that committee, but I erty taxes. We were able to retain impor- nity for the honor of serving as board cording to a Star-Ledger interview, “She Democrats. tial plans were presented for a recreation now suggest that the mayor, since he was tant programs and resources for our stu- president for the past three years and vice is at her dining room table by 7:30 each In 2005, the municipality of Union center building along with an outdoor the enabler here, scrap the decision from dents and move forward on significant president for the two prior years. At this morning, her hands shuffling papers awarded Al Mauti a redevelopment con- exercise area, and again this was not a that committee, since it is totally inconse- initiatives. The community’s show of point, I believe it’s time for other col- spread across a white tablecloth. She tract to build townhouses on a piece of problem. This plan seemed reasonable quential to the original purpose of his support also helps make Westfield attrac- leagues to take on leadership roles. I do works mostly from home. By 8 a.m., the property owned by a local developer for the community. appointed “Recreation Center Commit- tive to potential school superintendent plan to stay active as a board member BlackBerry is buzzing, the cell phone is who had obtained the lots by purchas- However, in late March 2007, at a tee.” candidates. during the two remaining years of my ringing and the spent cigarettes are piling ing tax liens. The developer planned to council meeting, the next appearance of Just because a different good idea comes Many people helped get this budget term. I’m certain that our board will con- in the ashtray.” build townhouses himself; the all- the “Recreation Center Committee” in out of this, does not justify the end. Gov- passed. Specifically, we’d like to thank tinue to function well as we accomplish On more than one personal unan- Democratic town council said he wasn’t public was to present just an outdoor- ernment and its adjuncts should work the budget task force, chaired by Eileen our goals and face future challenges. nounced visit to the authority’s office, no working fast enough and moved to take sports area, without the recreation center officially and properly. The mayor should Passananti, as well as the PTC and PTOs. Westfield is a strong school district and one was found to be around, just a piece the tract of land from him; he filed suit building component. In that public meet- take this committee’s recommendation Also, assisting were the Westfield Edu- I’m really proud to volunteer on its board. of old copy paper attached to the dull to protect his investment, and the town, ing I was actually taken aback at this only that the recreation center building is cation Association, which mailed remind- Anne Riegel Luwan door that read “be back later,” though they deny it, changed the zon- complete change in direction. I have given not feasible. He should then think about ers, homeroom parents and WHS Na- Westfield Board of Education nothing further, leaving one to guess when ing, thus preventing him from building. thought to mine and other residents’ com- what the next step is (and it could be the later actually would be. It has been re- Litigation is still pending and no one is plete surprise, and I came to the conclu- same direction) and convene a second ported, by those making actual appoint- building anything. sion that a very large procedural flaw committee. I am not attacking the plan Policy of Giving States Power on Guns ments, that visitors usually arrive before One could venture to guess that the occurred. nor condemning the committee’s good the administration, whom suddenly ap- county Democrats could be looking to In late 2005, the mayor convened a efforts. I’m only saying that proper pro- Failed Again in V-Tech Mass Murder pear from somewhere off site, regardless repay a favor. What could be better than group of citizen volunteers and charged cedure has failed and needs to be legally As witnessed last Monday in Virginia, to carry out his rampage. of the hour. The improvement authority to take this debilitated office building off them with the specific purpose to decide rectified. our gun policy of allowing states, but not The question remains – are we going to has nine members; the meetings are said the Mauti’s hands? Unfortunately, the on the feasibility of having a community In addition, the window between the the federal government, to deal with gun collectively as a nation move towards to be very brief and often not taking place residents of Union County will be the center building. This is all on record. The first and second committees must be an violence has failed again to protect our solutions to this escalating violence or at the Cherry Street location as adver- ones paying for it and it can be predicted, appointees took on that task enthusiasti- opportunity for the public’s further input students from a mass murderer. New Jer- will we sit idly by while our legislators tised, but rather at other county office site. it’s much-needed refurbishing. All of this cally in the best interest of the town. as to what should be next. It wasn’t the sey and New York have laws restricting continue to pander to a relatively small Bearing all of this in mind, why is the will mean more contracts and more bonds However, the committee, sometime in “Recreation Center Committee” to deter- the sale and use of firearms, but illegal group of “gun rights” ideologues in the county purchasing this building to house and more debt to the taxpayers. Perhaps fall 2006, “morphed” into some other mine that input. Its charge was over. There guns continue to flow across our borders gun lobby who we have allowed to con- this “virtual authority?” the county will award that contract to M committee that appeared to have a credo are factions that still want the recreation from states that do not. Virginia, the site trol the debate. A quick check of the county board of and M to spruce the place up, now there’s “we can’t afford a community center so building with or without a tax impact, of the latest and most deadly school mas- It’s time for the majority of us who taxation website revealed that the current an idea. But why bother; the executive what else can we do with the money we factions that say we don’t need anything sacre in U.S. history, has among the least want to live in a civilized country to step owners are Albert G. Mauti, Jr. and Jo- director of the improvement authority have.” and factions that want a soccer field. restrictive. up and be counted, by getting involved seph Mauti, his cousin, as in M and M probably won’t budge from her comfy Here was the major procedural flaw Nobody like things dragging on, no- Firearms remain an un-addressed prob- and overcoming the disproportional in- Construction Company. Between 1999 home office anyway. with an outcome that just possibly was body likes more committees, but what we lem and a danger, and we continue to fluence of the NRA. and 2004 alone, the all-Democratic Union Patricia Quattrocchi illegal. The charge from the mayor, as do like is protocol, transparency and pro- ignore that danger at great risk. The real County Board of Chosen Freeholders Joyce Sooy, President Candidate for Freeholder stated above, was to determine feasibility cedure in our governance. Something that issue is the ease with which Cho Seung- awarded various no-bid contracts to M Garwood of a recreation center building and noth- the mayor and council and even the com- hui was able to access so much firepower Million Mom March, Emerson and M Construction Co. to the tune of ing else. mittee surely must recognize has failed I asked at this March 2007 public pre- on this occasion. sentation as to where was the inflection Bruce Paterson point of dropping the recreation center Garwood building and moving on to just the soccer FCC Should Take Note of Imus Firing By Letting Market Respond in Future There are credible arguments both for he didn’t mean college girls — is beneath Don Imus to have lost his job and for him contempt) their audiences would do well HSBC takes you to have retained it. Personally, I feel that to punish them as well. at this divisive time, a radio host with a Perhaps the FCC should take note of large audience paying a price for insult- the fact that we are a nation able to re- ing both women and an entire race of spond appropriately by using the market people is, on balance, a good thing. to respond to inappropriate communica- to the movies. However, the argument that Imus tion, and worry a bit less about whether should have kept his job because he only Janet Jackson has wardrobe problems. As exercised free speech is both true in one Thomas Jefferson said, (and I paraphrase detail and entirely inaccurate overall. The badly) there is usually greater danger in first amendment deals with the govern- the government’s restricting freedom to ment not abridging free speech and, in- prevent possible harm than there is poten- deed, the government did not. Many tial danger from whatever force we are people and other media personalities also ostensibly being protected against. ONE DAY ONLY! exercised their right to speak freely, and Travis Hudelson the corporations that buy advertising came Westfield to feel they would get better publicity by not supporting him than by supporting Sunday, April 29, 2007 him, thus his contract was cancelled. This entire incident is a ringing endorsement for the power of free people to exercise 11am – 5pm their will. On the flip side, there is plenty of hypocrisy to go around — when rappers use the same terms (and Snoop Dogg’s Visit the Westfield branch during the Street Fair response — that when he referred to “hos” goleader.com/subscribe and receive a FREE $10 Movie Pass. (Quantities limited. One per customer. 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We reserve the right to charge your Premium Money Market Plus account for the cost of the bonus if the deposit account does not remain open for six months. Nominal value of the Citizen Eco-Drive Watch ($215.00) will be reported on IRS Form 1099. Limit one Citizen Eco-Drive Watch per customer.The Citizen Eco-Drive Watch will be issued at the time of account opening. Additional restrictions do apply. Issued by HSBC Bank USA, N.A. © HSBC Bank USA, N.A. 2007. Member FDIC. Page 6 Thursday, April 26, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Local Clubs Team to Raise Money For Scholarships WESTFIELD – In light of rising in affording college is the charter tuition costs coupled with students’ goal of both clubs. “We embrace the increased need for financial aid, the opportunity to become a stronger College Women’s Club and the Col- voice by working together,” said Ms. lege Men’s Club have launched their Betancourt. first combined fundraising campaign Anyone interested in making a di- to support scholarships for deserving rect contribution to support the schol- Westfield High School graduates. arship fund can send a check to the Together, the clubs hope to encour- College Women’s Club/College age community support to fuel this Men’s Club Scholarship Fund, P.O. year’s annual scholarship drive. The Box 2694, Westfield, N.J. 07091. new campaign combines a commu- Tickets for the 50/50 cash raffle are nity-wide appeal for donations and a $25 each, with two drawings to be 50/50 cash raffle. held on Saturday, May 5 (winners Last year, the College Women’s need not be present). Tickets can be HAPPY AND HEALTHY…More than 700 people turned out for Healthy Kids Club granted scholarships to seven obtained by contacting the College Day on April 14 at the Westfield Area “Y,” sponsored by Merck & Co. Youngsters graduating high school senior women Women’s Club via e-mail at enjoyed arts and crafts, face painting, carnival games, rock climbing, a moon based on financial need and merit. [email protected] or by calling Ms. bounce, inflatable obstacle course, game bikes and meeting various characters in IN FASHION…Sophia Stappas of Mountainside, left, and Mary Demiris of Similarly, the College Men’s Club Betancourt at (908) 233-3772. Basking Ridge, president of the Ladies Philoptochos Society of the Holy Trinity costume. There also were activities for adults, plus healthy refreshments for all. awarded 15 scholarships to graduat- Pictured above, Benjamin Outten meets the Princess and the Pirate. Greek Orthodox Church in Westfield, prepare for the “Forever Beautiful” dinner ing men. Additionally, the College and fashion show to be held Wednesday, May 9, at The Chanticler in Millburn. Men’s Club provided 25 grants to CROP Walk Meeting Westfield juniors for SAT prepara- Miller-Cory Invites All Ages tion classes. Scheduled For Sunday The College Men’s Club is entering FANWOOD – An organizational Dinner-Fashion Show Event To ‘Sheep to Shawl Festival’ its 85th year of scholarship donations, meeting for the CROP Walk for Hun- while this year marks the College ger next October will be held at the To Benefit Various Charities throughout the afternoon featuring Women’s Club’s 90th anniversary. Fanwood Presbyterian Church this WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory WESTFIELD – The Ladies which over $46,000 was directed last House Museum, located at 614 a variety of homemade cookies, Epie Betancourt, president of the Sunday, April 29, at 2 p.m. breads and cakes. Refreshments will College Women’s Club, and Kevin Guest speaker Marie Varley, re- Philoptochos Society of the Holy Trin- year. Among them are the Susan B. Mountain Avenue in Westfield, will ity Greek Orthodox Church of Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, host its annual “Sheep to Shawl be available for visitors in the Frazee Lynch, president of the College Men’s gional director for New Jersey Building for a small fee. The mu- Club, endorse the joint effort as a way Church World Service, will explain Westfield will host “Forever Beauti- Hospice of America, Ronald McDonald Festival” this Sunday, April 29, from ful,” its annual dinner and fashion House, the Crohn’s and Colitis Foun- 1 to 4 p.m. rain or shine. seum gift shop, which carries Colo- to raise resources and impact com- how that group has been partnering nial toys, crafts and books, also will munity awareness. Assisting students with people from some 80 countries show, on Wednesday, May 9, at 6 p.m. dation and the Valerie Fund. Master sheep shearer Jeremy at The Chanticler in Millburn. Other beneficiaries include Lainie’s Mills of Hamilton Square will dem- be open for business. to combat hunger and help educate Built in 1740, the Miller-Cory Thrift Shop to Feature those living in impoverished areas Chaired by Avi Kiriakatis of Angels, National Goucher Founda- onstrate the entire process of sheep Kenilworth, the event will feature tion, Children’s Specialized Hospital, shearing, using hand shears as was House Museum is a fully furnished of the world to become self-reliant. farmhouse and has served as a local Mother’s Day Drawing Representatives from all Fanwood fashions by Noel Brogan Productions Parkinson’s Research, the National done in the 18th and 19th centuries. of Montclair. Metropolis President Cancer Fund, St. Michael’s Home for Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kafka of museum since 1972. It is listed on SCOTCH PLAINS – In celebra- and Scotch Plains groups are invited both the State and National Regis- tion of Mother’s Day, a free drawing to attend, as well as any individuals Bessie Drogaris of Holmdel and many the Aged, St. Basil’s Academy and Kafka Farms in Watchung will pro- out-of-state guests are among the Sloan-Kettering Memorial Cancer vide the sheep for the festival. The ters of Historic Places and as a site will take place at the Fanwood-Scotch who are interested in helping out on the New Jersey Women’s Heri- Plains Service League’s thrift shop, with the fall CROP Walk. more than 300 expected attendees. Research. Additionally, more than production of woven cloth from On-premise gift raffles will include $8,000 has been given to date to the woolen fibers will continue with tage Trail. located at 1730 East Second Street in The meeting will be held in the There is no admission charge to Scotch Plains. church dining room, which can be theme baskets and individual items Hurricane Katrina appeal, which re- demonstrations of carding, spinning valued at over $200 each. There also mains an ongoing commitment ad- and weaving. attend the “Sheep to Shawl Festi- A full year’s subscription to Gour- accessed from Marian Avenue or val;” however, any donations to the met magazine and a cookbook will be MacDermott Place in Fanwood. For will be valuable door prizes. dressing the needs of several families. Museum volunteers will demon- The Grand Raffle will feature five Proceeds from the Grand Raffle strate other 18th-century farm skills museum to support its educational awarded to the winner. Participants more information, please call Cena programs are welcome. just need to visit the store during Pollitt at (908) 889-2029. prizes, including an original oil paint- will be given to two research founda- such as butter churning, “wash day” ing by Dimitri Politicos valued at tions: the American Cancer Society tasks and tin piercing. Additionally, For information about upcoming business hours, write their name and programs at the museum or volunteer telephone number on a slip of paper $1,250 (first prize); a $1,000 Short Research Program and the American children will have an opportunity to Hills Mall gift certificate (second Heart Association Research Program. make crafts to take home and listen opportunities, please call the mu- and put it into the contest bag. Hiking Club Events seum office weekday mornings at No purchase is necessary and in- prize); a cashmere cape valued at Tickets are $55 each and may be to the festival’s storytellers. $995 (third prize); a one-carat dia- purchased by calling Ladies A bake sale will be conducted (908) 232-1776. dividuals can enter each time they Available to Public visit the shop. The drawing will take COUNTY – The Union County mond pendant valued at $700 (fourth Philoptochos Society Treasurer Mary place on Thursday, May 10. Partici- Hiking Club offers a regular program prize) and a 32-inch Sony television Coutros at (732) 494-4641. For more pants do not need to be present to of hiking and bicycling activities de- or a $500 gift certificate from 6th details, please call (908) 233-8533. Susan Brandt win. A gift card will be given to the signed to provide wholesome recre- Avenue Electronics (fifth prize). winner and the subscription will be- ation while contributing to physical Proceeds will benefit the more than Lecture Series on Tap McCrea, Esq. gin in about a month. fitness. Most events take place in 50 charities and scholarships Among the items available for central and northern New Jersey. Philoptochos supports annually and to For Sundays In May Attorney At Law purchase at the shop are women’s Membership dues are $10 per year. WESTFIELD – The Presbyterian dresses and suits, along with shoes, Guests are invited to participate in Rosary Altar Society Church in Westfield will launch a purses and hats, plus “Designers several outings. For a complimentary new education series and invites the REAL ESTATE CLOSINGS • FAMILY LAW Corner” selections. schedule, please call (908) 527-4900. Posts Next Meeting community to hear the Reverend DIVORCE • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Additionally, spring decorations SCOTCH PLAINS – St. Robert Smylie speak on consecutive and floral arrangements are displayed Benefit ‘Sew-A-Thon’ Bartholomew’s Rosary Altar Society Sundays, May 6, 13 and 20, at 9:15 CUSTODY/SUPPORT ISSUES • MEDIATION for sale on the specialty shelf near the will meet on Monday, May 7, follow- a.m. in the Christian Lounge. front door of the shop. Picture frames Set Tomorrow Night ing the 7:30 p.m. Mass and Novena at Reverend Smylie is a retired mem- of all sizes also are featured. FANWOOD – The Presbyterian St. Bartholomew the Apostle Roman ber of the Presbytery of the Palisades. 24 Prospect Street The thrift shop is open Tuesday, Women of the Fanwood Presbyterian Catholic Church, located at 2032 For 27 years he served the national Wednesday and Thursday from 10 Church will hold a “Sew-A-Thon” Westfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. church as a staff person in the Peace- Westfield, NJ 07090 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Friday and tomorrow, Friday, April 27, starting The May crowning of the statue of the making Program and as the Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For at 7 p.m. at the church’s Westminster Blessed Mother will occur at the mass. denomination’s official representa- 908.232.2122 fax: 908.232.4351 more information or directions, please Hall. All are invited to participate. The society will hold its annual tive at the United Nations. call the shop at (908) 322-5420. Attendees will create tote bags, birthday party and installation of new The topics for discussion will in- sport sacks and gift bottle bags. The officers that evening. All women of clude “The Presbyterian Church’s finished bags will be available for the parish are invited and refresh- Vision: Just Peace, Not Just War (May sale that evening and also at ments will be served. 6); “Americans’ World Rule: Messi- Fanwood’s Street Fair on Sunday, The society also extended appre- anic, Manichaean, Millennialist or June 24. All proceeds will benefit the ciation to parishioners and others who Machiavellian (May 13) and “Be- Water Wells for Women in Kenya. donated many gifts to its baby shower tween Reality, Hope and Necessity: Guests may bring their own sewing held last month for women and their The Church, the United Nations and machines if they wish. Children over babies at Raphael’s Life House of the United States (May 20). age 10 are welcome to join the adults Elizabeth. According to the society, The Presbyterian Church in Westfield for this activity. Westminster Hall is the response was so great that three is located at 140 Mountain Avenue. All located at Marian and Martine Av- vans were needed to transport the are welcome and no pre-registration is enues in Fanwood. For more details, gifts, as well as baby furniture and necessary. For more details, please call please call Barbara Knapp at the church accessories that were picked up indi- the church office at (908) 233-0301 or office at (908) 889-8891. vidually from so many others. visit westfieldpc.org.

GARMENT CLEANING SPECIAL Bring in your garment for cleaning and receive $15.00 OFF your garment storage. Special effective thru May 31, 2007 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 26, 2007 Page 7 Nat Bodian to Discuss Life Of Legendary Bamberger WESTFIELD – Nat Bodian will Mr. Bodian will recount discuss “The Life of Legendary Mer- Bamberger’s early life and pre-New- chant and Philanthropist Louis ark origins; his start as a merchant in Bamberger” at the Westfield Histori- Newark and the early life and growth cal Society’s First Wednesday Lun- of his store, as well as the creation cheon May 2. It will take place at noon and launching of the block-square at B.G. Fields Restaurant, located at new store in 1922 that revolutionized 560 Springfield Avenue in Westfield. retail merchandizing in America. A Cranford resident, former New- His talk will incorporate past ex- ark journalist and historian of early tensive research and interviews with 20th-century Newark, Mr. Bodian a Bamberger family descendant, will give a detailed history of the life former Bamberger employees and and contributions of Bamberger, their descendants, and the descen- whose life he has studied in depth. dants of people with whom Bamberger was the founder and Bamberger had business dealings. Much of this information will be re- JUST DUCKY…Claire Jeffery, left, and Riley Wagner of Westfield help sell rubber president of L. Bamberger and Co., ducks for the first annual Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Rubber Duck Race on one of America’s most innovative and vealed for the first time. CONCERT PLANNING…Milton Faith, Youth and Family Counseling Service Sunday, May 6, from noon to 2 p.m. at Mindowaskin Park in Westfield, to be held largest-grossing department stores. It All those wishing to attend the executive director, left, meets with the Reverend Alphonse Stephenson, conductor rain or shine. Ducks also may be purchased at the Spring Fling celebration this served New Jersey residents from luncheon are asked to make reserva- of the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea to discuss the Saturday, June 2 benefit Sunday, April 29, in downtown Westfield or at Mindowaskin Park the day of the 1892 to 1944 under Bamberger’s di- tions by noon on Monday, April 30, concert at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield. race. The race starts at 1 p.m. All proceeds will go towards finding a cure for SMA, rection and after his death until 1992 by calling (908) 233-2930. the number one inherited cause of death in children under age two. under R.H. Macy management. As a philanthropist, Bamberger Clean Slate Club YFCS Benefit Concert Set gave all of his millions to worthy Times of Immense Tragedy causes that would advance science, To Meet on May 10 culture, religion, public health and MOUNTAINSIDE – The Clean At Presbyterian Church brotherhood. He funded in full the Slate Club, a free discussion and sup- Call For Silence and Prayer buildings of such organizations as the port group, will meet on Thursday, WESTFIELD – The 17th annual Hallmark, Martine Avenue South, Newark Museum and the first build- May 10, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the spring concert to benefit Youth and Fanwood; The Town Book Store, By THE REV. ANDREW C. ever more fuzzy line between report- Family Counseling Service (YFCS) East Broad Street, Westfield; New HAMERSLEY ing of the New Jersey Historical So- Mountainside Free Public Library, age and entertainment, between ser- ciety. Bamberger also funded in part located on Constitution Plaza. of Westfield will be held at 8 p.m. on Jersey Workshop for the Arts, East With each mind numbing horror vice to the community and padding numerous other landmark buildings, Club meetings, during which par- Saturday, June 2, at The Presbyte- Broad Street, Westfield, and Youth there seems to emerge an image that the coffers of big business. among them Beth Israel Hospital and ticipants are invited to share their rian Church in Westfield, located at and Family Counseling Service, serves as an icon, which summarizes Yet, it was through CNN, on my the Newark YMHA on High Street. clutter issues and learn how to deal 140 Mountain Avenue. Prospect Street, Westfield. its essence. I assume that people are computer, that I learned of a man With his sister and partner, Carrie, with them, take place bi-monthly at The Orchestra of St. Peter by the Tickets for the concert are $25 for like I am and find that these vivid named Brian Home who, if memory he also fully funded, with more than the library, on the second Thursday of Sea, conducted by the Reverend general admission; $20 for senior impressions have moved in on their serves, went first to the campus as a $5 million, the establishment and the month. Alphonse Stephenson, will present a citizens (over age 65) and $10 for minds whether they like them there volunteer firefighter, only to be pulled operation of the Institute for Advance Led by Ellen Kazanoff, a profes- program of light classical music. students age 18 and under. Patron or not. into service doing his regular job as a Study in Princeton. This institute pro- sional organizer and owner of Clean Reverend Stephenson and his or- seating is available for $100. Spon- After 9/11, it was for me the image of funeral director. vided a haven for Albert Einstein at Slate Solutions LLC, the group will chestra of professional musicians sorship listing in the evening’s pro- people falling from the towers. When The brief story reported that he its founding and subsequently gener- focus at the upcoming meeting on how have played for audiences for the gram, which includes two patron these pictures arise in my conscious- quickly returned to his place of busi- ated 21 Nobel Prize laureates. to organize any closet in 10 easy steps. past 20 years, both on tour and at tickets to the concert, is available for ness, waking or sleeping – there is no ness to retrieve 36 body bags. He was their summer concert series, the Fes- a contribution of $300. telling when that might occur – I feel not sure of the number required. When tival of the Atlantic, at Point Pleas- YFCS offers counseling to fami- the need to try to shake them clear of my he returned to Virginia Tech and ant Beach. lies and individuals with problems mind, and that works for a little while. started to do his job, his testimony Rabbi to Discuss People’s They will present a diverse program involving adolescent conflicts, mari- The brilliant Jonathan Safran Foer left me with the icon that will haunt of classical, popular and patriotic tal difficulties, parent-child relation- uses a series of these images to close me from this tragedy. He said that the Relationship With God music, enhanced by witty, educational ships, child behavior situations and his novel, “Extremely Loud and In- cell phones were still ringing in the introductions by the priest-conductor. individual personality issues. credibly Close” (Houghton Mifflin, pockets of the dead. SCOTCH PLAINS – Rabbi David “Isralight,” which began as a four- Tickets will be available at the For more information about the 2005 New York). The story is of a Later on that day I received an e- Aaron, an author and scholar, will week program in Jerusalem and has following locations after Tuesday, concert or to purchase tickets, please young boy who struggles to survive mail from the Diocese of New Jersey, discuss “Strengthening Your Relation- grown into an international educa- May 1: Michelle’s Hallmark, Union call the YFCS agency at (908) 233- the loss of his father in that cataclysm of which our parish is a part. It was ship With God” at the Jewish tional and outreach orga- Avenue North, Cranford; Irma’s 2042. in New York. As the novel closes, from the rector of the church in Community Center (JCC) of nization. Isralight is com- however, there is a series of photo- Navesink, the Reverend Lyndon C. Central New Jersey on Sun- mitted to inspiring a re- graphs: the falling figure reverses di- Shakespeare. It said: “All Saints day, April 29, at 10:30 a.m. naissance in Jewish iden- A TTORNEY AT LAW rection and “falls” up into the sky. Church, Navesink has been struck with The Adult Education Com- tity by clarifying, intel- Perhaps this is what the human spirit a tragic loss. Julie Pryde, daughter of mittee of Congregation Beth lectually and experien- Thomas C. Jardim, Esq. can do when faced with the gravity of Chip and Karen, is one of the victims Israel of Scotch Plains and tially, the core values that evil on such a scale. And this week it of the shootings in Virginia. The writer the JCC will co-sponsor the are the essence of a full Ramsey Berman, P.C. looks as if we will need more novels to of the Book of Job in the Old Testa- event. The JCC is located at Jewish life. More infor- help us cope. The worst individual ment recalls that when Job’s friends 1391 Martine Avenue in mation about Rabbi shooting rampage in United States came to him after his immense loss, Scotch Plains. Aaron and Isralight is Specializing in: history has left 33 people dead and ‘…they sat with him on the ground Rabbi Aaron grew up in Rabbi David Aaron available at numbers more wounded. seven days and seven nights, for they Toronto, Canada, the son of a rabbidavidaaron.com. EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES & Stories of panic, gruesome descrip- saw that his suffering was very great.’ Holocaust survivor. His journey from All are welcome to attend the pro- SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS tions and not a few heroics have started Our role right now is to pray. There a non-believing young musician even- gram, which will include a continen- REAL ESTATE & LAND USE will be a time when we will act as a tually led him to Jerusalem, where he tal breakfast. Tickets are $8 per per- to filter out. Details begin to be re- ESTATE PLANNING & ELDER LAW vealed about the disturbed individual community of support and care. First studied Torah and Jewish mysticism. son in advance and $10 at the door. who committed this evil. Like evil silence, then words and action.” He received his rabbinical ordination For more details or to purchase tick- itself, this is a senseless act. So, let us be still. Let us silence the in 1979 from the Israel Torah Re- ets, please contact Michele Dreiblatt 222 RIDGEDALE AVENUE, MORRISTOWN, NJ 07962 Like many people, my day started blabber of the media with our sorrow- search Institute. Today he lives in the at [email protected] or (908) ful stares. Tell the Oprahs or the Katies old city of Jerusalem with his wife 889-8800, extension no. 205. Tick- 973.267.9600 FAX: 973.984.1632 with an initial report of a double [email protected] www.hrb-nj.com homicide on a college campus. I will or Matts to wait a blooming second and seven children. ets also can be purchased online at confess my guilty relief when I dis- before they make more millions off In 1986, Rabbi Aaron founded jccnj.org. covered the killing had happened of this one. Tell the politicians that if somewhere other than where our they utter a single word about “clo- daughter goes to school. By the time sure and healing” we will never give our daily morning liturgy was over, another dime to fund their eternal what had started out as a terrible campaigns. Like the friends of Job, incident in an obscure location had let us honor the dead by our silence WE’VE MOVED . . . turned into a new national nightmare. and our prayer, simply keeping com- The media engine was in full gear. pany for days with those whose suf- Cable news had already picked out fering is very great. their urgent theme music and inci- * * * * * * * TO A LARGER and NEWER FACILITY! dent headline. 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Now in its 13th or Christine Boris at the Burnet during a special assembly. For the Contest. Franklin’s winner last year year, the four-week program will of- Middle School at (908) 376-8949. sixth-consecutive placed second at fer six science teachers, grades 6 to 8, year, Franklin’s the state level. the opportunity to be a part of a re- WF’s Bredlau Receives school nurse, Franklin has had search team and learn about the latest Stony Brook Ph.D. Robin Ince, spent many state win- technologies used in the field of phar- several weeks ners in the past, in- maceutical science. Applications must WESTFIELD – Susan Bredlau, a working with the cluding placing be received by May 11. 1994 graduate of Westfield High fourth graders us- first statewide in The 2007 Summer Institute will School, recently received her Ph.D. ing the internation- 2003. run from July 2 to 26. Participants in Philosophy from Stony Brook ally implemented The Tar Wars will work at the Schering-Plough Re- University in Stony Brook, N.Y. “Tar Wars” to- campaign is a pro- search Institute, the research and de- Dr. Bredlau did her undergraduate bacco-free pro- gram operated by velopment arm of Schering-Plough work at Pennsylvania State Univer- gram, which culmi- the American Corporation, in Kenilworth, where sity. She was awarded the Jacob K. Javits Fellowship, granted by the nates annually in Academy of Fam- TOYS ARE US…Mountainside resident Sasha Lipton, a junior at Governor they will be introduced to such topics the poster contest. ily Physicians Livingston High School in Berkeley Heights, who started Second Chance Toys, a as general toxicology, pathology, drug United States Department of Educa- Kirsten Caughey (AAFP), whose community-based program, sits among some of the refurbished and wrapped toys metabolism and others. tion, for her graduate study. won first place for goal is to help stu- that were donated to The Family Violence Center in Newark. A stipend is included, along with a Dr. Bredlau, a daughter of Carl and her vibrantly col- dents learn to re- donation of science equipment/supplies Janet Bredlau of Westfield, will be an ored poster entitled sist the pressures to each teacher’s school. Completion of assistant professor of Philosophy at “Smoke Free Uni- influencing young MS Resident Contributes the program entitles participants to 20 Northern Arizona University in Flag- versally,” which people to smoke or professional development hours. staff in the fall. featured the earth use any form of to- The Summer Institute participants Rockn’ Joe Hosts surrounded by TAR(TH) VADER…Franklin fourth bacco. Toys to Homeless Children work alongside scientists from dif- grader Kirsten Caughey won first Jersey Shore Rocker hand-drawn flags place in the elementary school’s an- It reaches ap- MOUNTAINSIDE – Second “We are so appreciative of this do- ferent research areas and gain first- representing na- nual Tar Wars anti-tobacco poster proximately Chance Toys, a community-based nation,” noted Ms. Reese.” It will hand experience of how lab experi- WESTFIELD – Rockn’ Joe Cof- tions around the contest. 500,000 students program started by a local area high- enable the children of local families ments are conducted in this crucial feehouse and Bistro in Westfield will world. annually in the school student, distributed toys for to have a bit of fun during their time part of the pharmaceutical industry. host a free performance by Patty Blee, Lillian Scott placed second with United States and abroad. Since its children at The Family Violence Cen- of hardship.” For more information on the SPRI a rising talent best known for her CD her “Healthopoly” version of the “Mo- inception in 1988, Tar Wars has ter in Newark, while, at the same Many plastic toys are disposed of Summer Institute for Teachers or to “Disguise,” tonight. nopoly” board game. Kaitlyn Larkin touched the lives of more than 7 mil- time, helping the environment. when they could still be used. Given Area Students Make “Patty Blee is already well on her placed third and Cindy Gong and lion children worldwide. Started by Mountainside’s Sasha the nature of plastic, these toys show way to joining the likes of Shawn Lipton, a junior at Governor little signs of wear and are still in Miami Dean’s List Colvin, Dar Williams and Patty Grif- Livingston High School in Berkeley good working condition. When these AREA – Fanwood resident Anna fin as a Triple AAA radio staple,” said Heights, Second Chance Toys hopes perfectly useable toys are thrown out, Balch and Westfield resident Mat- Lisa Bertrone Marvin, who owns the to bring some happiness to children they become waste in a landfill, take thew Rowe were named to the Miami Rockn’ Joe franchise in Westfield. in need, while making a contribution up a lot of space and do not biode- University dean’s list. “We think there is no better way to to the environment. grade quickly. To be named to the dean’s list, introduce this rising new talent to the “I got the idea for Second Chance Hand in hand with this unneces- Miami University students must Westfield area than to have her per- Toys while driving with my mom sary waste is the fact that many chil- achieve a 3.5 or better grade point form right here.” around neighboring towns,” Sasha dren throughout the United States, average for first semester of the 2006- Ms. Blee, born and raised in Brigan- said. “I saw so many toys being dis- who could benefit from these toys, go 2007 school year. tine, will perform tonight from 7 to 10 posed of at the curb, and many of without them. Toys can be important p.m. at Rockn’ Joe, located at 20 Pros- them looked as good as new. It got me to a child’s development and can help SP-F Schools Plan pect Street in the downtown. There is thinking how these discarded toys with creativity and imagination. Forum on Cyber Safety no cost for admission to hear the acous- were so wasteful, terrible for the en- “The children at our center can benefit tic sounds of the singer/songwriter. vironment, and that many children from these toys not only creatively but SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch For more information, visit would love to have them.” emotionally as well,” noted Ms. Díaz. Plains-Fanwood Public Schools and rocknjoe.net. Sasha started collecting these toys, Second Chance Toys provides a PTA have scheduled a Spring Educa- cleaning, gift wrapping and present- waste-need solution to these problems. tion Forum on the topic of Internet ing them to needy children at local Unwanted toys that are still useable safety on Monday, April 30. organizations. are retrieved, repaired, cleaned, re- The event will take place at 7:30 GIRLS LEARN…Pictured above, Chelsea Baum of Westfield and Girls Learn Sasha said, “Second Chance Toys packaged and distributed to children p.m. in the auditorium of Scotch International Advisory Board member Katie Couric attend the first annual Girls has been a rewarding experience be- in need through organizations like The Plains-Fanwood High School at 641 Learn International Benefit at the New York Yacht Club on March 21. Westfield cause it addresses two issues that I Family Violence Center. Westfield Road in Scotch Plains. residents Lisa Alter and her two daughters, Arielle and Jordana Confino, founded Captain Steven Freedman, Scotch Girls Learn International, Inc. to engage middle- and high-school students in the feel very strongly about – needy chil- dren and the environment. I know Students Participate Plains community policing supervi- movement for universal girls’ education. Westfield High School and Roosevelt sor, and Sergeant James Scannell of Intermediate School are among the organization’s 50 U.S. chapters. there will be lots of smiling faces on In Hospitality Dinner the children who receive our toys.” the Scotch Plains Police and the Union Receiving the reclaimed and refur- SCOTCH PLAINS – More than County High Tech Task Force will bished toys were Lemira Reese, dona- 180 students participated in Fairleigh present the program entitled “Do You tions director and Virginia Díaz, do- Dickinson University’s International Know Who Is Out There Talking to mestic violence response team coordi- School of Hospitiatlity and Tourism You Child on the Web? If You Do Not nator of The Family Violence Center. Management Annual Student Schol- Know, Your Child Is Not Safe.” arship and Benefit Dinner on April 15 This interactive program aims to Bree Sherry May 2007 Events at the Westfield Memorial Library in Madison. educate parents, grandparents, guard- Library Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:30 AM-9:00 PM Locally, Fanwood’s Jennifer ians and caregivers about cyber-safety, Bree Sherry to Attend Friday & Saturday 9:30 AM-5:00 PM, Sunday 1:00-5:00 PM Ochsner and Scotch Plains’s Jessica cyber-bullying and how to safeguard Closed - Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day Levine participated. children in their use of the Internet. Yale University for MFA WESTFIELD – Bree Sherry, a 2002 ADULT PROGRAMS Themed “Spirit of New Orleans,” For more information, contact Liz this year’s event was designed to be a Knodel-Gordon, SP-F substance aware- graduate of Westfield High School May 1 10:00 AM Travel, Travel, Travel celebration of New Orleans cuisine. ness coordinator, at (908) 889-7498. and a 2006 Cum Laude alumna of May 1 7:15 - 8:45 PM Course: “Organizing for the Overwhelmed” Elon University in North Carolina, May 2 10:00 AM Genealogy Online May 2 2 & 7:00 PM Film: “Unfaithfully Yours” has been accepted into Yale University for her Masters of Fine Arts degree in May 4 1:30 PM TGIF: Leonardo Da Vinci Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. May 7 7:00 PM Great Decisions 2007 - Middle East Stage Management. May 8 10:00 AM New! Homework 911 She will begin the three-year pro- May 9 2 & 7:00 PM Film: “The Lady Eve” “25 Years Experience” gram at Yale this August. While at Elon, May 10 7:00 PM Performance: Big Band Sounds Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in May 11 1:30 PM TGIF: Katharine Hepburn Theatrical Production and Design. May 15 2 & 6:30 PM Film: Intimate Stories Bree has been credited with work- May 16 2 & 7:00 PM Film: “The Miracle of Morgan’s Creek” FAMILY LAW ing at a number of professional the- May 17 10:00 AM New! Beyond Google atres during the past several years, May 18 1:30 PM TGIF: Niagara Falls · Divorce · Domestic Violence including Seaside Musical Theatre of May 22 7:00 PM New! 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The weekly column written by local high school students Should We Sell Our Souls to the (Blue) Devil? By SARA BIRKENTHAL pressure from sports coaches. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times By demanding that a student athlete Many of my fellow high-school stu- attend practice over a school vacation, it dents can attest to the fact that the expe- is negatively affecting that student’s fam- rience of being on a school athletic ily life and mental health. These demands team is an extremely valuable one in- also lead to the student missing out on BUILDING BRIDGES…The Intermediate Department of the Woman’s Club of deed. life-changing and unforgettable opportu- Westfield met recently at Isabella’s American Bistro in Westfield. This depart- Being a member of a team has the nities. ment meets once a month at a local restaurant for a social meeting while also potential to provide a sense of belonging, When looking back on high school, my discussing club activities, including the two programs the Intermediate Depart- life-long friendships and memories, skill trip to France will, one day, seem much ment sponsors: the maintaining and decorating of two rooms at a woman’s shelter development and school spirit. These are more important than missing six days of and the purchasing for the preparation of more than 200 monthly lunches for the only some of the numerous benefits avail- track practice. I, along with about 20 A PENNY SAVED IS A PENNY EARNED…Emily Kern’s second-grade class at Bridges Homeless program. able to high-school athletes. other girls from my track team who chose Evergreen Elementary School in Scotch Plains earned a pizza party by raising the I can speak first-hand regarding the to spend a week as exchange students in highest classroom amount of $250.17 in the annual Pennies for Patients Cam- overwhelming positives involved with Europe or attend a family reunion with paign. Pennies for Patients is part of an nationwide annual campaign to benefit the participation in the Westfield High School elderly grandparents instead of staying Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This in-school fundraising event collects and Cross Country and Track teams. home for practice, am currently being pools coins to help local patients fight the most fatal diseases of children under 15 Season after season, these organiza- punished. years old. This year the entire school raised $1, 544.24 for the fund, in which it has tions have provided me with optimism, Our “punishment” is not being able to participated for several years. school spirit, social opportunities and role participate in meets until we have made models. Part of who I am has been defined up the practices we missed. This is some- by my involvement in running on these what understandable, as I need the time to Enrichment Center Offers teams. get back in shape after eating all of those The darker side of sports-team partici- croissants and brie, but not well thought pation is that teams have the potential to out. play too much of an overbearing role on By keeping me out of meets, it is forc- Varied Summer Programs the lives of students. One particular prob- ing my fellow teammates, who are eli- WESTFIELD – The Enrichment the opportunity to shine. lem that I find with high-school sports gible to participate, to run an unhealthy Center, a full-service tutoring and Gifted students can take their teams is the requirement to practice over number of events during each meet. enrichment center located at 625 knowledge of grade-level material and school vacations. I would like to reinforce the points I Central Avenue in Westfield, offers continue their studies using a com- I fully understand that coaches want to have previously made by stating a spe- bined method of learning. Studying win games and meets, and that student cific incident, which occurred last week a variety of summer programming athletes can lose hard-earned physical in the Westfield High School girls’ track for students in Pre-K through grade the stock market, for example, allows skills while on vacation, but a vacation is and field locker room. 12. for math, reading and thought-prov- essential. It was the Tuesday back after break, The new completely modern facil- ing discussions. It is necessary to remember the pur- and the 20 or so of us who went away had ity is air-conditioned and has ample Reading is done in a discussion BINGO WAS HIS NAME-O…Family game night is a popular tradition at Wilson pose of school vacations, such as spring returned. The coaches were disappointed free parking to offer its clients. The format and challenges students’ think- Elementary School in Westfield. Hundreds of children and family members break. This weeklong break from school with the low turnout at practices over ing skills. History is taught through crowd the gym on two different nights to participate in the quintessential game of new address is one block from the is given to students and faculty with the vacation. As they lectured us about how previous location. The Enrichment studying science and technology of bingo. Teachers and staff emcee the evening events and provide entertainment for hopes of providing rest and relaxation. we should not have gone away, they the gathered crowd. Above, kindergarten student Zachary Youssef concentrates Center moved last year to accommo- the times. Study skills classes have The truth is that every single human stopped for a brief moment to make an been added. on the number being called, hoping he’s a winner. being needs to stop and take a break once announcement. date more students and more pro- in a while. Breaks are essential for physi- The coaches announced that each girl grams. High-school students may choose cal and mental well being in a variety of on the team should congratulate one spe- The Enrichment Center has more to work on the PSAT, SAT I, SAT II Rumson Names WHS ways. cific, fellow team member. Before they than 150 teachers on staff and all are Subject Tests, College Application It is ridiculous for sports coaches to had announced why we were state-certified and experienced. The Essays, Interview Skills or Writing. demand students attend practices, games congratulating this girl, my mind became maximum class size is eight students, The Enrichment Center offers a com- Grad Teacher of the Year or meets over school breaks. If school is curious, as I wondered what kind of track allowing teachers the ability to meet prehensive college-advising pro- WESTFIELD – Matthew Hanas, a “teacher of teachers.” He has assisted cancelled, then school-sponsored sports and field record she had broken while I the needs of each child. Private tutor- gram. Class of 1998 Westfield High School many colleagues in the use of the should be as well. had been strolling through The Louvre. ing is always available. The flexible programs for the high- graduate, has been chosen as Teacher tablet PC, Geometer’s Sketchpage and Just as coaches are forbidden to hold It would be completely acceptable to school students are offered seven days practices on snow days, practices and me to congratulate this girl if she had Elaine Sigal, owner and director of of the Year at Rumson Fair Haven IntegradePro. He has presented work- competitions should also be forbidden done well in a race over break or achieved The Enrichment Center, said, a week, with Monday through Satur- (RFH) High School, where he teaches shops on how to use educational tech- over school breaks. some sort of other track feat. “Supplemental education is very day during the summer. mathematics. nology in the classroom to teachers I acknowledge the fact that when a As everyone looked questioningly much in demand right now. With Classes fill up quickly for the sum- Mr. Hanas currently teaches AP and administrators at several local, student joins an athletic team, he or she around the locker room, the coach schools forced to cut their budgets, mer, so those interested should call Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, Cal- state and regional conferences. commits him or herself fully to the sport. announced that the reason we were parents are left with no other alterna- (908) 654-0110 or consult culus Level 1 and Elements of Geom- Mr. Hanas graduated from Fairleigh Keeping this in mind, it would be much congratulating this girl was because over tive but to help their children. The TheEnrichmentCenter.com today for etry, while also assisting with the Dickinson University with a Bach- more rational for coaches to hold optional Spring Break, she had stayed home from Enrichment Center offers what no information or to register. school’s website. elor of Arts degree in Mathematics practices over breaks. her family vacation and attended track other support facility can – 100 per- He has promoted the use of innova- and a concentration in Secondary Edu- Coaches should not punish students practice every single day. who go away over school breaks, as these I was shocked. I really did appreciate cent of the staff is experienced and FW Students Make tive and current technology in the cation. He also received his Master’s breaks provide rare opportunities for rest and admire the commitment of this girl to has New Jersey State teaching certifi- classroom, and was the first to inte- degree in Educational Leadership and vacation. track, but it was sickening to applaud her cation. Why go elsewhere, when you Marist Dean’s List grate the tablet PC and the LCD pro- from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Family should be an important resource for missing out on her family vacation. As can have the best?” FANWOOD – Maxwell Carow and jector into his lessons. and part of every teenager’s life. Breaks I previously stated, family is important, Basic-level students can reinforce Bryan Smith, both Fanwood resi- For this, he was honored last fall as ‘CULMEN’ Earns from school provide an ideal opportunity and I hate to be the one to stand up and say math, reading and writing skills us- dents, were named to the Marist an RFH Trailblazer, part of a new Yearbook Recognition for family vacations and extended family it: family is more important than track. ing materials that are interesting and College Dean’s List for the fall 2006 program that recognizes outstanding reunions. Yes, I said it. Believe it or not, the SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch grade appropriate. An enthusiasm for semester. teachers. Mr. Hanas said he became a Especially for senior students, this may people who will hopefully support you learning is instilled in the students Maxwell is a member of the class teacher because he had a math teacher Plains-Fanwood High School be a cherished “final chance” for a family throughout your entire life are more (SPFHS) yearbook, “CULMEN,” was vacation. When a student puts his or her important than participating in track meets through the use of innovative teach- of 2010 and majors in Digital Media. during his junior and senior years at name on the roster for a sports team, he or over a high school vacation. ing. A hands-on approach is used; Bryan is a member of the class of Westfield High School who really recently recognized for excellence and spotlighted in the 2007 Jostens she should not be “selling his or her soul Sara is a Westfield High School sopho- teachers all use an interactive method 2008 and is majoring in Communica- loved mathematics and inspired him to the (Blue) Devil,” but simply signing more. of teaching, which gives each student tions/Public Relations. to enter the field of education. “Gotcha Covered Look Book.” Published annually by Jostens, a up to participate in a healthy physical Mr. Hanas’ instruction does not activity. stop with his students: he is also a leader in the yearbook and memory- This is not the Olympics; not even preserving industry, the “Gotcha Cov- college-level athletics, simply high school. WHS Student Wins ered Look Book” features a gallery of Although many student athletes may be the best spreads and covers from year- talented and committed to their sport of Merit Scholarship books from across the country. choice, it does not mean that this commit- Parents, just a little reminder... WESTFIELD – Recently, officials “The Gotcha Covered Look Book” ment should take over every aspect of of National Merit Scholarship Cor- is a popular reference guide for year- their life. poration (NMSC) announced the first book advisers and staffs seeking cre- It is imbalanced and unhealthy to solely The Enrichment Center’s Summer Programming focus on athletics. There are many other group of Merit Scholarship winners ative ideas, trends and inspiration. important components to high school as in 2007. “The yearbooks chosen for Jostens well, such as academics, family, friends can be accessed at A Westfield High School student, ‘Gotcha Covered Look Book’ exem- and community-service opportunities. Kate Kovalenko, whose probable ca- plify sophistication and quality,” said Breaks from school also provide for www.TheEnrichmentCenter.com reer field is medicine, won a National Gary Lundgren, Jostens senior pro- valuable, once-in-a-lifetime travel and Merit Automatic Data Processing, Inc. gram manager/education. learning opportunities. Our high school is (ADP) Scholarship. SPFHS’s “CULMEN” was one of proud to offer multiple trips over breaks ADP, with more than $7 billion in 475 yearbooks selected from thousands through different organizations, clubs and revenues and 500,000 clients, is one submitted to a panel of judges that classes. Personally, I went to Paris for a week of the largest independent computing included nationally recognized scho- over this spring break with the French services in the United States. Merit lastic journalism professionals and Club. This was the highlight of my high- Scholarship awards are funded by the award-winning yearbook advisers. school experience thus far, as it enlivened ADP Foundation for the children of The “CULMEN” is featured in the my already existing passion for French ADP employees. Sports section of the 2007 “Gotcha language and culture, presented me with Most awards are renewable for up Covered Look Book.” Editors-in-Chief new friendships, was an inexpensive way to four years of college undergradu- David Ginsberg and Neil Dalal, who to see Europe and led me towards inde- Grades K-12 ate study and provide annual stipends were led by yearbook adviser Julie pendence. that range from $500 to $10,000 per Whitty and former adviser Allison I gained much more insight into the world and growth as a person spending a year. Some provide a single payment Weigel, created it . week as an exchange student than I ever Enrichment between $2,500 and $5,000. Recipi- Mrs. Whitty, Mrs. Weigel and their could have at track practice. Students ents can use their award at any re- yearbook staff received a Look Book who are presented with opportunities in gionally accredited U.S. college or certificate from Jostens to recognize the future to travel through the school Remediation university of their choice. their achievement. should not have their decision swayed by Test Prep

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625 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 654-0110 www.TheEnrichmentCenter.com Page 10 Thursday, April 26, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Ruth Baker Mills, 92, Avid Gardener; Luigi Buoscio, 93, Local Parishioner; Active In Church, Political, Civic Affairs – Obituaries – Worked For Westfield Post Office Ruth Haviland Baker Mills, 92, St. Club and active in church affairs. Luigi Buoscio, 93, passed away on great-grandchildren. passed away quietly on Tuesday, March In 1996 she married Dr. Stephen Dow Friday, April 20, at Runnells Special- A Mass of Christian Burial was 27, 2007, at Harrogate life care retire- Mills, a retired pediatrician. Origi- Sidney K. Bell, 78, Was Electrician; ized Hospital of Union County in offered on Monday, April 23, at the ment community in Lakewood, N.J. nally from Westfield, Dr. Mills was Berkeley Heights. Holy Trinity Church. Entombment Born in Newark, Mrs. Baker Mills Mr. Baker’s roommate during their Coast Guard Veteran and Mason Born in Pietrabbondante, Italy, he took place at Hollywood Memorial moved to Rahway at age one and then freshman year at Dartmouth. Dr. Mills came to the United States in 1960 to Park in Union. to Westfield when she was 12. She unexpectedly passed away shortly Sidney K. Bell, age 78, of Madi- Bell, Joyce Salcines and Jean create a better life for his family, Arrangements were under the di- graduated from the Vail Dean School, after their wedding. son, Conn., beloved husband for 52 Bauerlein, and adored father of five settling in Westfield. rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, then located in Elizabeth. In 2000 Mrs. Baker Mills returned years to Eleanor Bell, passed away on daughters, Barbara Bell Hopkins, A World War II veteran of the Ital- 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. In 1939 she married Horace Baker, to New Jersey to live at Harrogate in Saturday, April 21, 2007. Susan Bell, Kathy Bell, Claudia Bell ian Army, he spent five years on ac- April 26, 2007 an attorney and Westfield native. To- Lakewood and be nearer to her fam- Born in Staten Island, N.Y., he and Carol Bell Corcoran, and five tive service and three years as a pris- gether they were members of St. ily. At Harrogate, she continued her grew up in Mariners Harbor and grandchildren. oner of war. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Westfield gardening and was involved in vari- graduated from Port Mr. Bell loved sailing, In the United States, Mr. Buoscio Nora P. Jacob, 82 and Echo Lake Country Club and ous social activities. Richmond High School. spending time with his worked for DiIorio & DiIorio road Nora P. Jacob, 82, of Westfield died were involved in numerous church, Ruth Haviland Baker Mills is sur- Mr. Bell served in the family and assisting oth- contractors of Linden and then for the on Thursday, April 19, at her home. political and civic affairs. vived by her daughter, Cynthia Stone Coast Guard and then ers. He enjoyed tinker- Westfield Post Office for 15 years. Born in Ontario, Canada, she had One of her proudest civic accom- of Christiansburg, Va.; her son, Bruce worked for Proctor and ing with anything that He was a communicant of the Holy lived in Elizabeth for many years be- plishments was her championing the E. Baker of Westfield; her grandchil- Gamble as an electrician needed fixing. Trinity Roman Catholic Church in fore moving to Westfield 28 years ago. use of adults as school crossing dren Andrew P. Stone of South for more than 40 years. Funeral services will Westfield. Mrs. Jacob worked at the food pro- guards, which she made into a reality Thomaston, Me., Mairi Stone Padgett An active resident of be held at 10 a.m. today, His beloved wife, Rosa, prede- gram at Westfield Senior Citizen Hous- in the early 1950s and which most of Cullowhee, N.C., Leigh Baker Madison, Conn. for 11 Thursday, April 26, at ceased him in 1998. ing. Previously, she had been an inven- communities have since followed suit. Kossick of Ridgewood, N.J., years, he volunteered at St. George Church in Surviving are three devoted sons, tory control clerk with the Clark Equip- In 1975 Mr. Baker died, and two Katherine Baker Skafidas of Warwick, the Senior Citizen Depot Guilford, Conn. Burial Carmine and his wife, Florence, An- ment Co. and a childcare provider for years later she moved from Westfield N.Y. and Lauren Jill Baker of and was actively involved will immediately follow tonio and his wife, Josephine, and a number of Westfield families. She to the island community of Nahant on Bernardsville, N.J., and eight great- with the Madison Senior with military honors at Nick and his wife, Maria; seven lov- also was active as a volunteer at Boston’s North Shore where her grandchildren. One grandson, Rob- Commission. Sidney K. Bell Indian River Cemetery ing grandchildren and 10 beloved Westfield Senior Citizen Housing. daughter, Cynthia, lived. Always close ert A. Stone, predeceased her. He was a committed in Clinton, Conn. Her husband, Stephen Jacob, pre- to her family, Mrs. Baker Mills doted Per her wishes, she will be cre- leader in the Masonic Temple and In lieu of flowers, please make do- deceased her in 1983. on her six grandchildren, taking each mated and buried with Horace Baker Eastern Star, serving throughout his nations to the Masonic Charity Foun- Surviving are two daughters, grandchild on a special trip or cruise in the Baker family plot in Westfield’s life in various roles, including Wor- dation, P.O. Box 70, Wallingford, Patricia Abdalla and Bonnie Jacob; a with “Grandma,” and numerous other Fairview Cemetery. A graveside cer- thy Patron and Worshipful Master. Conn. 06492. sister, Aileen Steranka, and two grand- trips with all six grandchildren. emony will be held at a later date. Mr. Bell was a previous resident of The Swan Funeral Home of Madi- children. Renowned for her green thumb as a Arrangements are under the direc- Scotch Plains, N.J. for 32 years. son, Conn. is in charge of the ar- A Mass of Christian Burial was gardener, she formed the Nahant Is- tion of the D’Elia Funeral Home of He was a devoted husband to rangements. offered on Monday, April 23, at St. land Beautification Committee. She Lakewood. Eleanor Bell; loving brother to David April 26, 2007 Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in also was a trustee of a residence for April 26, 2007 Westfield. Interment took place at young women, a member of the Cary Graceland Memorial Park in Kenilworth. More Community News Arrangements were under the di- Fredrick Disque, Jr., 91, Was Professor; rection of the Dooley Funeral Home, 218 West North Avenue in Cranford. Research and Development Executive April 26, 2007 Fredrick C. Disque, Jr., 91, of Virginia Dabney Disque. Parade Committee Seeks Newtown Square, Pa. died on Wednes- He is survived by his son, Dr. Norma Jane Brynildsen day, April 18, at White Horse Village Fredrick C. Disque, and his wife, Oak Planting to Mark in Newtown Square. Jenny, of Chester Springs, Pa.; his Marine Corps Veterans Born in State College, Pa., he was daughter, Susan D. Berkowitz, and Norma J. Brynildsen County’s 150th Year the son of the late Fredrick C. Disque, her husband, Joe, of Half Moon Bay, SCOTCH PLAINS – On Mon- States and internationally to fulfill A memorial service will be held at CRANFORD – To begin cel- Sr. and the late Anna Jean Caldwell Calif.; grandchildren Heather Baum, day, May 28, the Scotch Plains- its mission of serving as musical 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, for Norma ebration of Union County’s 150th Disque. Emily Hallett, Sarah Disque, Joshua Fanwood Memorial Day Parade will ambassadors, providing music for Jane Brynildsen at the First United anniversary, Freeholder Chair- Mr. Disque received his bachelor Berkowitz, Sarah Berkowitz pay tribute to American military military ceremonies, community Methodist Church, One East Broad woman Bette Jane Kowalski, and master degrees from the Univer- Underwood and Katherine Berkowitz; personnel of all wars who made the celebrations, recruiting programs Street in Westfield. members of Union County’s 150th sity of Virginia, where he was a mem- great-grandchildren Charles Hallett, ultimate sacrifice in service to their and official events. Norma died peacefully on Mon- Anniversary Committee and park ber of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity. Jackson Hallett, Dabney Baum and country. USMC veterans who are inter- day, December 11, 2006, in Kirkland, staff will plant a North American A professor of chemistry at Pratt Charles Underwood; a brother, Will- This year’s parade theme is “Sem- ested in joining their fellow Ma- Wash., where she lived close to her White Oak tree in Nomahegan Institute in Brooklyn, N.Y., Mr. iam G. Disque, and many nieces and per Fi – A Special Salute to the rines in the parade are asked to daughters, Helen Ambrose and Park in Cranford. Disque also was vice president of nephews. United States Marine Corps.” The register with the Parade Committee Brenda Brynildsen. The ceremony will take place at Research and Development for Al- A memorial service was held on parade will recognize the dedica- by calling Toni Rollis at the Scotch Born in Spring Lake in 1928, she 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 1, at the pha Metals in Jersey City, N.J. He Saturday, April 21, at White Horse tion, commitment and sacrifice of Plains Municipal Building at (908) married, lived and raised her five chil- park. Nomahegan Park is located developed the fluxes used worldwide Village in Newtown Square. Inter- the residents of Scotch Plains and 322-6700, extension no. 314. These dren in Westfield. off of Springfield Avenue in in the soldering industry. ment took place on Sunday, April 22, Fanwood who have served and con- veterans will march or ride as a A graduate of Avon-by-the-Sea Cranford opposite Union County Mr. Disque was an avid tennis player, at the Revolutionary War Cemetery tinue to serve in the USMC. group along the parade route. High School and Hackensack School College. The North American White golfer and bridge player. He also was at The Presbyterian Church in The Parade Committee invites all of Nursing, she spent a career as a Oak is Union County’s official tree. an active member of the Presbyterian Westfield. township and borough residents who registered nurse, mother and loving On Saturday, May 19, area resi- Church. Most recently, he lived at Arrangements were by the are Marine Corps veterans to par- Feng Shui Workshops wife of the late Herbert Brynildsen. dents are invited back to White Horse Village, where he was on DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith and Boyd ticipate in the 2007 parade. This Surviving are her five children, Nomahegan Park for a festival of the Religious Committee, active with Funeral Home, Inc. in West Chester, invitation is extended to all Ma- Are Slated In Westfield Jenny Stary, Brenda Brynildsen, games, live music and family-ori- the computer literacy group and par- Pa. (610) 696-1181, www.drsfh.com. rines (active duty, retired, dis- WESTFIELD – A Feng Shui (pro- Helen Ambrose, Herbert Brynildsen, ented activities. Admission will ticipated in many other activities. April 26, 2007 charged) regardless of duty station, nounced Fung Shway) workshop will Jr. and Bryan Brynildsen; 14 grand- be free and all are welcome. He was the husband of the late including stateside, overseas and be offered on Thursday, May 3, from children and four great-grandchildren. For more information about the combat assignments. 1 to 3 p.m. and Monday, June 4, from The family requests, in lieu of flow- 150th anniversary celebration, John Forbes, III, 49, WHS Graduate; The committee has announced 7 to 9 p.m. in the Westfield Munici- ers, that donations please be made to please visit Union County’s that the Marine Corps Ceremonial pal Building Community Room, lo- Evergreen Hospice, 12040 NE 128th website, ucnj.org, or call the Free- Band will participate in this year’s Street, Kirkland, Wash. 98034. holder office at (908) 527-4100. Was Active With Veterans Groups cated at 425 East Broad Street. April 26, 2007 parade. Stationed in Albany, Ga., Suzy Minken, a certified Feng Shui John Forbes III, 49, of Washing- American Legion Post 209 in Spring- this award-winning band of 50 Ma- consultant, will discuss the key prin- ton Township passed away peace- field and the Harley Owners Group rines travels throughout the United ciples of Feng Shui and how people’s fully at home on Monday, April 23. (HOG) of New Jersey. overall well-being is influenced by Born in Birmingham, Ala. on March Surviving are his companion, Karen Black Achievers Plan their interior space. 30, 1958, he was the son of the late D’Amanda; a sister, Anne Forbes of Participants will learn how to en- Douglas and Elizabeth Forbes. He Springfield; two brothers, Andrew Annual Banquet May 4 rich their lives (both at home and at previously lived in Westfield and Forbes of Springfield and Malcolm WESTFIELD – The Westfield Area work) by rearranging their belong- graduated from Westfield High Forbes of Florida; a goddaughter, “Y” will host its Ninth Annual Black ings and shifting their “vibrational School in 1976. Samantha, and her brothers, James Achievers Fundraising and Recogni- energy.” Mr. Forbes had been employed as and John. tion Banquet on Friday, May 4, from Individuals may register at the an elevator construction worker for Visitation will be Saturday, April 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Snuffy’s Pantagis Westfield Recreation Department in 25 years with Schindler Elevator 28, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Warren Hills/ Renaissance in Scotch Plains. As- the municipal building Monday Co. of Morristown before retiring Ford Memorial Home, 234 West semblyman Jon Bramnick (LD-21) through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 in 2003. Washington Avenue in Washington. will be the keynote speaker, while p.m. For more information, please He was of the Catholic faith and A memorial service will be held at 3 Westfield Superintendent of Schools call the recreation department at (908) enjoyed collecting antiques and p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. William J. Foley will be the special 789-4080. The fee is $5 per date. Zippo lighters. To view John’s video tribute or honoree. He was a member of IUEC Local send an online condolence, please The Black Achievers Program 1; Pohatcong Memorial VFW Men’s visit warrenhillsmemorialhome.com. matches high-achieving adult Afri- Adult School to Offer Auxiliary Post 6701; Sons of the April 26, 2007 can-American and other minority pro- fessionals with youth and offers a Homebuyer Session variety of activities and programs at WESTFIELD – Mywayhome, a little or no cost. It is designed to allow non-profit organization dedicated to Hillside Cemetery the youth participants to see the com- increasing home ownership through mitment by the adults to give back to education, will present a workshop at Regarded as one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the East young people as mentors and inspire the Westfield Adult School on Mon- the youth to develop to their full po- day, April 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. The Scotch Plains tential. Financial assistance is avail- workshop is designed to help first- able for those who qualify. time homebuyers navigate through 908.756.1729 The cost is $75 per person to at- the financial and administrative tend the annual banquet, which funds hurdles of purchasing a home. www.hillsidecemetery.com in large part the Black Achievers The class will be held at Westfield Program. For more information High School, located at 550 Dorian It is far easier for your family if you plan ahead about the event, please contact Road in Westfield. There is a $15 fee Tarajee Russell at (908) 233-2700, and participants can register the night extension no. 428, or by e-mail at of the class. For more information, [email protected]. call (908) 232-4050.

Jim O’Connor for The Westfield Leader and The Times I’VE GOT RHYTHM…The Kean University Dance Theatre held performances Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. of Rhythms, Form & Motion two weekends ago at the Wilkins Theater on the Kean campus in Union. Caring & Courteous Service to the Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 NJWA Brings the Spirit Westfield Of Hawaii to Hula Dance WESTFIELD – Those looking for minutes each. 556 Westfield Avenue an enjoyable way to relieve stress and The 7 p.m. session is encouraged 233-0255 tension in their lives, in a meaningful for parent and child, while the 8 p.m. and poetic way, are invited to try out class has been designated for adults. John L. Dooley a new course to be offered during However, interested parties may sign Manager May by the New Jersey Workshop for up for either session. NJ License # 4100 the Arts (NJWA). The instructor for the course will History shows that hula dancing is be Ofelia Shore, who was trained in not just a dance form, but also a way Polynesian dancing with the Cora of life. Its movements tell stories, as Doloroso Modeling School in the they coordinate all the senses. This Philippines. She has appeared on tele- form of exercise is low impact, yet vision performing Hula, Tahitian and Cranford helps to strengthen the body in a Maori dances. relaxing way. Tuition for this course is $60 per 218 North Avenue Hula also can encourage a con- student, with a special discount rate 276-0255 necting bond between parent and of $45 for a child who enrolls with a child, when they dance together, and parent in the same class. The Hula Charles V. Dooley children can learn to integrate into a lessons will be held at the NJWA Manager group through participation in the office on 150-152 East Broad Street NJ License # 3703 class. in Westfield. The four-session introductory To register, please call the NJWA at course, for ages seven to adult, will be (908) 789-9696 for registration in- held on Friday evenings, May 4, 11, formation. For more details, log onto 18 and 25. Sessions will last for 45 njworkshopforthearts.com. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 26, 2007 Page 11 Nature Club to Meet May 1; SP-F Residents to Take Part Posts Upcoming Activities In Town-wide Garage Sale MOUNTAINSIDE – The Greater ing orioles, warblers and vireos. Coffee SCOTCH PLAINS – The annual [email protected]. Watchung Nature Club’s monthly meet- and food will be served at 9 a.m. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Town-wide The scheduled rain date is Sun- ing will be held on Tuesday, May 1, at Additional Nature Club activities Garage Sale, sponsored by the GFWC day, May 20. For more information, the Mountainside Municipal Court will be announced. Guests are always Scotch Plains Junior Woman’s Club, please call (908) 265-0284. House located on Route 22 East and welcome at club meetings and other will take place on Saturday, May 19. The GFWC Scotch Plains Junior New Providence Road in Mountainside. events. Residents hold their own sales and Woman’s Club is a non-profit com- The courthouse is the second building keep all profits. By registering, par- munity service group and a member and best reached by entering right from Rabies Clinic Is Slated ticipants are included on a detailed of the General Federation of Women’s New Providence Road. map listing all homes and items for Clubs. More information about the Holly Hoffman, former director of In Fanwood on May 10 sale at each location. Maps are dis- club can be found at SPJWC.com. the Trailside Museum, will present a FANWOOD – The Westfield Re- tributed for free in Scotch Plains and program on botanical invasive spe- gional Health Department will con- Fanwood. Alzheimer’s Caregivers cies. She will display pictures and duct a free rabies clinic from 5:30 to Interested individuals are asked to specimens to educate the audience 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 10, at the submit their application, along with a Are Invited to Meetings about these plants and how to purge Fanwood Department of Public Works $15 check payable to SPJWC Garage COUNTY – The Alzheimer’s As- them from yards and neighborhoods. Building on North Avenue. No ap- Sale, to P.O. Box 284, Scotch Plains, sociation has announced a schedule On Saturday, May 5, the club will pointments are necessary. WELCOME COMMITTEE…The Woman’s Club of Westfield recently wel- N.J. 07076. Participants should in- of caregiver support group meetings sponsor a trip to Bull’s Island and The department provides environ- comed two new members at a general meeting held at the Masonic Lodge in clude their complete address and items that will take place in Union County Raven Rocks, located along the Dela- mental and public health services to Westfield. Pictured after the installation are President Delores Geisow, center, for sale (for example: furniture, during May. They are as follows: ware River and Raritan State Park residents of Fanwood, Garwood, with Pearl Weitzman, left, and Margaret “Margie” Messemer. clothes, toys, etc.). Proceeds will ben- Wednesday, May 2, at 7 p.m. at the about 20 miles north of Trenton. Par- Mountainside, New Providence, efit local charities. Family Resource Center, located at ticipants will meet at 7 a.m. at the Roselle Park, Springfield, Summit Applications must be in by Satur- 300 North Avenue in Cranford. south side parking lot of the Fanwood and Westfield. day, May 12. They can be picked up Thursday, May 3, at 7 p.m. at train station on South Avenue. The public is advised to follow Westfield Surgeon Appears at the following locations: Scotch Brighton Gardens at Mountainside, The specialties on this trip are some simple preventive measures to Plains Public Library, Fanwood Me- located at 1350 Route 22 West in yellow-throated and prothonotary limit the possibility of exposure to In NJN’s ‘The Poetry Show’ morial Library, Fanwood Bagels and Mountainside. warblers and the Acadian flycatcher, rabies, which are as follows: Deli, Nunzio’s Pizzeria, the recre- Thursday, May 17, at 1 p.m. at plus botanical attractions. Group Make sure all dogs and cats are WESTFIELD – Westfield surgeon ening case of scoliosis, his x-rays and ation departments in Scotch Plains Runnells Specialized Hospital of leader Joyce Payeur may be reached vaccinated against rabies. Dr. Roy Nuzzo will be featured on a book of his poems reached Dr. Roy and Fanwood, and Palmer Video of Union County, located at 40 Watchung at (908) 647-2308. Participants are Do not leave family pets outdoors NJN’s “State of the Arts” edition Nuzzo, a New Jersey pediatric ortho- Scotch Plains. They also may be Way in Berkeley Heights. asked to bring lunch. overnight or feed animals outdoors. entitled “The Poetry Show” tomor- pedic surgeon. Dr. Nuzzo, a poet him- requested by e-mail at Thursday, May 24, at 7 p.m. at Over- On Sunday, May 6, at 7 a.m., the club Avoid contact with all wild animals. row, Friday, April self, was so moved look Hospital, located at 99 Beauvoir will conduct its second “Walker Walk.” Discuss with children not to bring 27, at 8:30 p.m., as by the work that he FUSP Plans May Fair Avenue at Sylvan Road in Summit. It will begin at the former skeet range at home, pet or attempt to “help” a sick seen on Channel 23. arranged for a mara- For more information, please call Lenape Park, located at the end of wild animal. The show will be re- thon surgery with Celebration at Church the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Lenape Drive off the end of East Broad If bitten by any animal, individuals broadcast on volunteer doctors AREA – The First Unitarian New Jersey Chapter Caregiver Street in Westfield. This is reached by are advised to consult their physician Wednesday, May 2, that took place at Society of Plainfield (FUSP), the Helpline, at (800) 883-1180. continuing across Springfield Avenue immediately and call the local health at 11:30 p.m. NYU Medical Cen- congregation of which includes at the end of East Broad Street. Partici- department at (908) 789-4070 to re- Dr. Nuzzo saved ter in 2004. residents of Westfield, Scotch Plains WF’s Liz Lynch Wins pants hope to see early migrants includ- port the incident. the life of Ekiwah Dr. Nuzzo – who and Fanwood, will hold its May Fair Adler-Beléndez, a has his practice in on Sunday, May 6, from 11:30 a.m. First Place for Poem young Mexican poet Summit and resides to 3:30 p.m. WESTFIELD – The New Jersey Amateur Astronomers Plan considered a prodigy in Westfield – has said All are welcome to attend this State Federation of Women’s Clubs in both Spanish and that saving Ekiwah’s Dr. Roy Nuzzo family event, which will take place (NJSFWC) congratulated Liz Lynch English. Ekiwah, life is the single most on the FUSP church grounds at 724 of Westfield for winning first place in Astronomy Day Activities which means “warrior” in Purepecha important thing he will ever do. Park Avenue in Plainfield. Featured the NJSFWC Youth Creative Writing COUNTY – On Saturday, May 5, present “Reaching for a New World: (an indigenous Mexican language), Since the surgery, Ekiwah’s body activities will include games, arts Poetry Contest Category 4. Amateur Astronomers Inc. (AAI) will The Exploration of 4 Vista.” Mr. has battled cerebral palsy since his has become straighter and he can and crafts, as well as a dance around The poem – “sixty four three-inch observe Astronomy Day by conduct- Witzgall holds a Bachelor of Science premature birth in 1987. stand, although he still cannot walk the May Pole. tubes of Happiness” – has been sent ing two sessions at the William Miller degree in Planetary Geology from According to his parents, as a child, independently. He continues to write, Additionally, there will be musical to the General Federation of Women’s Sperry Observatory, located on the Kean University. he would spontaneously compose with his fourth book in the works. performances, a chili cook-off and Clubs (GFWC) and will be judged Union County College campus at Four meteorites will be among the poems to the world around him. He The current episode of “State of the refreshments. The suggested donation with youth-poetry entries from other 1033 Springfield Avenue in Cranford. many free prizes awarded by draw- began to put his verses on paper at age Arts” can be viewed online at njn.net. is $5 per person or $15 per family. states. The GFWC winners in the The afternoon session from 2 to 4 ings throughout the event. There is no 10, and at age 12 wrote his first pub- Individual stories may be viewed af- For more information, please call national contest will be announced at p.m. will feature solar viewing, admission fee for Astronomy Day, lished book, “Soy” (“I Am”). ter their broadcast by visiting the (908) 756-0750 weekdays between 9 a June convention in Philadelphia. weather permitting, in the narrow which is open to the public. Free When he developed a life-threat- program online at State of the Arts. a.m. and 3 p.m. or access fusp.org The poem will also be published in hydrogen-alpha band using AAI’s 10- parking will be available. under news and events. Visitors are the GFWC Anthology. inch telescope, and a Solar System Astronomy Day originated in 1974 welcome to attend 10 a.m. worship Originally, Liz submitted her poem Walk conducted by Professor of As- in San Francisco with the purpose of services on Sundays. to the Woman’s Club of Westfield. tronomy Ivan Strom of Union County showing the public how interesting College. and fun astronomy can be. For more Presentations will include “Travel- information on AAI and directions, See it all on the web in color . . . ing from the Sun to Pluto” and “The please visit asterism.org or call (908) Sun,” given by Ray Shapp, chairman 276-STAR. www.goleader.com of the AAI Computer Services De- partment. Synagogue to Offer The evening session will take place from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Weather permit- Family Fun Day GOT WATER? ting, it will feature celestial viewing SCOTCH PLAINS – Congregation of Saturn, Venus and the globular Beth Israel, located at 18 Shalom Way cluster, M13. At 7:30 p.m., Lewis in Scotch Plains, will present Family Thomas will present “Astronomy Fun Day on Sunday, May 20, begin- Questions and Answers.” ning at 12:30 p.m. Mr. Thomas holds a doctoral de- Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for Need a Sump Pump? gree in physics from Massachusetts children and free for those under age Institute of Technology and a doc- three. The price includes horse racing, toral degree in astronomy from the Dance Dance Revolution (DDR), Call your local contractor University of London. He was em- bingo and lunch, among other activi- ployed with Bell Laboratories, where ties. Checks may be made payable to HUNGER BUSTERS LUNCH PROGRAM…Third graders from Tamaques he did orbital work for the Telstar CBI. For more information, please Elementary School in Westfield deliver lunches to the Emergency Homeless SWENSON AND SON Satellite. call the synagogue office at (908) 889- Shelter at the Plainfield YMCA. Twice per month, from December to May, two classrooms provide approximately 40 bag lunches for shelter residents. Last year, At 8:15 p.m., Alan P. Witzgall will 1830. Pre-registration is required. Tamaques School students made and delivered 470 sandwiches. 908-276-9000 Experience what everyone is talking about! The area’s most comprehensive fitness and wellness center in Scotch Plains has everything you need to stay healthy!

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See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 13-19 VENEZIA GOES 3-FOR-3, 3 RBI; JOE ‘V’ 2-RUN HOMER Blue Devil Baseballers ‘Walk’ Over Union in 6 Innings, 12-2

By DAVID B. CORBIN off, just from being that I didn’t play. runner attempting to steal second. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The coach is working with my timing The Farmers scored only one run in Alpha and Omega! Free passes and my stance. There were two at bats the inning. ignited a six-run first inning and where I had two strikes and the pitcher “It was a fastball away so I really another form of free pass ended a made a mistake and just put them right didn’t have time to make my best game that was won by the 5-1 over the plate. They were good pitches throw because of my footwork. So I Westfield High School baseball team to hit. It’s good to beat this team like threw it as hard as I could,” described over visiting 3-3 Union, 12-2, in six we did,” said Venezia. Olsen. innings on April 18. Leadoff hitter Bonard hammered an RBI triple In the fourth, the Farmers loaded Tom Bonard began that big inning and scored twice and Evan Shapiro the bases with two outs but Shapiro with a base-on-balls and Sean Ferro doubled, singled, had an RBI sacri- got the batter to pop up to short. In the got the game-winning RBI when he fice fly and scored once. Justin Olsen sixth, the Farmers were frustrating was hit on the hip with the bases poked an RBI single and scored twice. Shapiro with long fly balls to the loaded. Peter Antonelli (run scored) and Mike outfield, two which were dropped, Cappiello each had a single, while but only one run was scored. Three Farmer pitchers combined David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times to yield 12 free passes – 10 walks, 2 Dan Milillo scored twice and Kevin “We work together well. We al- STARTING THE 1,200 LEG OF THE DMR…Blue Devil Alex Tarlow, “W”, trails the Old Bridge runner in the leadoff leg hit batters – and 10 hits, including a Hennessey scored once. ways know what pitch he likes to of the distance medley relay and Union Catholic Viking Mike Sprague, left, stays with the pack. Old Bridge won, the Vikings two-run home run to Blue Devil Joe Shapiro, who improved to 3-0, com- CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 took second and the Blue Devils got third. Also see Westfield/Elizabeth track story on Page 19. Vall-Llobera (1-for-3, 2 runs scored) municated closely with Olsen behind in the sixth inning. Blue Devil Mike the plate to pitch a complete game, Venezia (run scored) rapped a two- four-hitter, while walking only two RAIDER BOYS WIN SHOT, DISCUS; GIRLS LJ, SHOT, HJ; DEVIL BOYS HJ run single, an RBI double and added Farmers. He did struggle a bit in three another single in his three at bats. of the innings, but each time, damage “The hitting is coming along. At the was minimized, especially in the third beginning of the year, my hitting was when Olsen threw a bullet to nail a Raiders, Blue Devils Show Team Depth At Blue Devil Track & Field Classic

By DAVID B. CORBIN Badala established a personal best by The Raider girls also demonstrated at 19’6.5” placed second in the long Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times shoving the orb 50’6.25” on his sec- that they were very strong in the field jump with a distance of 39’1.75”. Westfield, Scotch Plains-Fanwood ond throw and hitting 50’0.25 on his events. Lauryn Adams, with a shove Although Old Bridge won the boys and Union Catholic boys and girls final throw. On his final throw, of 37’10.75”, and Erin Rossi won the distance medley relay (DMR) event, track & field teams each made a strong Alleman’s metal ball plunged to the shot put with a total distance of Vikings Mike Sprague, James Pierce, across-the-board showing at the Blue ground 58’0.5 away from the circle. 73’9.5”. Adams at 105’2” and Rossi Ryan Kilkenny and anchor Brian Devil Classic held at Gary Kehler The Raider “B” team (Jon Birnbaum, also won the discus with a distance of Guterl edged the Blue Devils, with Stadium in Westfield on April 21. Steve Wenson) placed sixth with a 200’0.5”. Amanda Bobyack and Sa- leadoff man Alex Tarlow (1,200), Alex The Raider boys and girls combined distance of 88’6.5”. rah Canfield won the long jump with Forstenhausler (400), Kevin for 13 top-six placements, including “We had tough competition with a distance of 33 feet. Vikings Ashley O’Rourke (800) and anchor Evan five first places, the Blue Devil boys Matawan. My coaches got me Broderick and Caryn Grabowski Friedman (1,600), for second with a and girls also had a combined 13 psyched up for that throw and it came placed fifth in the long jump with a time of 10:38.5 to 10:39.3. Guterl, placements, including one first place, out,” said Badala. distance of 30’1”. who had a time of 4:25.9, gave a and the Viking boys and girls com- Alleman, who fouled on his first Blue Devil Adam Bergo cleared strong kick at end to pass Friedman. bined for 10 top-six placements. throw, cleared 55 feet on the second 6’1” and missed his attempt at 6’4” in “It could have been better but I’m David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Raiders John Badala and Mike throw. “The second throw, I slowed the high jump but his height com- happy because we got a second. This VERY BIG HIT FOR JOE ‘V’…Blue Devil Joe Vall-Llobera is congratulated by Alleman won the shot put event with things down just to get a mark,” said bined with teammate Mike week I have been having some leg his teammates after blasting a two-run homer in the sixth inning. a total distance of 108’6.75”. Twice Alleman. “John! Fifty feet twice! He Wikanden’s was enough for top hon- CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 set the tone. I really fed off him today. ors with a total height of 11’7”. The It was all him today.” Raider boys tied for sixth at 11 feet. BAYARD FANS SEVEN; DINIZO, MINEO GET KEY RBI Alleman with a toss of 154’ and “I just wanted to get the win first of Jason Boff took top honors in the all so we could get the gold. Then the discus with a distance of 286’7”. The 6’4” I just wanted to tie my personal Raider “B” team (Badala, Wenson) best,” said Bergo. Baseball Raiders Look Sharp placed fourth with a distance of 252’9”. Bergo at 19’7.25” and Andy Brill In 4-2 Victory over Kardinals

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Since April 21, 1895, the Penn star was spiked and lost one of his was the distance medley of Mike Tamaques School, with a huge crowd Relays — an annual track and field shoes, having to run his quarter mile Krug, Steve Dennis, Ho and Elmuccio (including former WHS lacrosse star festival for high school, college and on the cinder track with just one shoe, that finished second to Ireland’s In- Dave Brown and his three kids, plus other premier amateur athletes around as WHS fell from second place to stitute of Education, and in ’97 both all kinds of past, present and future the world — has been a rite of spring. seventh. Bernie Jones brought WHS the distance medley of Krug, Dennis, WHS athletes and graduates) and And it’s been a big weekend for ath- closer and Hall of Fame anchor Bob Ryan Stefiuk and Elmuccio and the awesome intensity. Ridgewood won letes at WHS since Bob Duncan be- McCoy nearly caught the anchor from two-mile of Frank Ianni, Stefiuk, Krug 12-8 in a brutally hard-fought game, came the school’s track coach back in Brooklyn’s Bishop Loughlin, settling and Elmuccio earned medals. but there was no reason to think that 1930. for second in a school record 3:27.3. In 1998, the two-mile qualified for a if/when the teams meet again deep in But there will be no WHS athletes With George Tifft on the anchor fifth straight trip to Philadelphia, but it the state tournament, possibly even down at the University of leg, WHS finished fourth and fifth the was five more years before another the Group 3 final, the result won’t be next two years, qualified again in WHS team qualified. Individually, reversed. And coach Gerry BENNETT MEMORIAL CHAMPS…The No. 1 ranked Blue Devil boys tennis Pennsylvania’s Franklin Field this team won the Bryan Bennett Memorial Tennis Tournament at Delbarton on April weekend, when the 113th annual event 1946, then didn’t do much for quite a Mike Woods took a fourth in the pole Benaquista’s club showed its tough- 22. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Dean Thompson, Justin Snyder and Co- takes place. Thanks to the U.S. Postal few years. vault in 2005 and last year Jeff Perrella ness by bouncing right back on Mon- Captain Jon Ramalho; standing, Coach George Kapner, Graeme Stahl, Greg Service. In 1973, Westfield’s 440-relay team was sixth in the 3,000 meters. day with a quality 8-7 win over Luppescu, Evan Eisenberg, Akis Evangelidis, Ravi Netravali and James Chu. “We had a snail mail snafu,” long- of Keith Davis, Marvan Palmer, And that brings us to this year, and Hunterdon Central. time track coach Jack Martin said the Kenny Blackwell and Daryl McMillar no Blue Devils competing at the Penn TENNIS UPDATE other day. “We sent our entries, for ran a 43.0, finishing second to Relays. Martin said WHS will defi- Last Thursday the WHS tennis team the 4x1(00) and 4x4(00) relays, on Kingston High School from Jamaica nitely be there next year, one way or ended a 19-match losing streak against Blue Devil Netmen Prove March 28. The entry deadline is April in the West Indies. In 1977, the 440 another. Millburn (coach George Kapner was 3. But they didn’t get there until April team of Shawn McMillar, Butch “I plan on overnighting our entry, if 0-18 vs. the Millers) with a gut- 6. And they are very nit-picky about Woolfolk, Glenn Miller and Frank I have to,” he said. “Or I’ll drive it wrenching 3-2 victory. With Ravi They Are Tops in State their deadlines. The Penn Relays is a Kelly won the consolation and be- down and hand-deliver it. But the Netravali sidelined by an ankle injury big part of Blue Devil track history, came the school’s first plaque winner Blue Devils will be there.” (he’s expected back for this weekend’s Playing without the services of first jumped to first, second and third but we won’t be there this year.” since 1940. They went 42.0 after quali- BASEBALL UPDATE Union County and Westfield Invita- singles player Kevin Shallcross and singles, respectively, but the Blue Winning a Championship of fying in 41.8. The 2006 WHS baseball team took tional tournaments), James Chu second singles player Ravi Netravali, Devils still managed to defeat No. 16 America race at the Penn Relays is The following year, after leading an 8-2 record into Tuesday’s game at moved up to No. 2 singles and Greg the No. 1 ranked Westfield High Ramapo, 3-2, in the Bryan Bennett about the biggest thing an athlete, or the WHS football team to an 11-0 Livingston. We bring this up because Luppescu filled in at No. 3 and both School boys tennis team displayed quarterfinals on April 21. The Blue relay team, can accomplish, maybe season, Woolfolk and Kelly were back the record through nine games last sophomores provided key wins. Dean it’s extraordinary depth by winning Devils stepped it up another notch by even bigger than winning a state title, as two of the state’s premier sprinters, year, with one of the most potent of- Thompson and Akis Evangelidis were the Bryan Bennett Tournament at defeating defending champion given that athletes come from all over and the team of Allen Smith, Kelly, fensive machines anybody has seen in dominating at first doubles. Delbarton on April 22. The 9-0 Blue Millburn, 4-1, in the semifinals. the United States, Canada, Puerto Brion Gray and Woolfolk captured a while, was … 8-2. Last year’s vet- Then over the weekend at the Bryan Devils won the title for the first time QUARTERFINALS: Rico and many other places. the school’s first Championship of eran team had four-year standouts Bennett Memorial Tournament at since 1996 by defeating No. 2 Cherry WESTFIELD 3, RAMAPO 2 “Let’s put it this way, there are a lot America plaque, clocking 42.1 in the Mike Murray, Tom Ricciuti and Mike Delbarton, Hill East, 3-2, in the championship First singles: Chris Carcione (R) d Chu, of state champions, but not many 440 final (after tying the school record Diaz, and several other veterans to rely WHS captured the championship, game. 6-3, 6-0 Second singles: Drew Friedberg (R) d Championship of America winners,” 41.8 in the heats). on. This year, except for Justin Olsen, and did it without No. 1 singles Kevin Earlier in the week, April 18, the Luppescu, 6-2, 6-4 said Martin, who ran a leg of the Greg Gorski took over for Clarkson it’s a whole new cast of characters and Shallcross (at a USTA tournament in Blue Devils shutout AL Johnson, 5-0, Third singles: Evangelidis (W) d Taylor winning Championship of America as the head coach in 1979, with Mar- it’s been a different player(s) every California) and Netravali. And they with Netravali competing at first Hallman, 6-0, 6-1 two-mile relay for St. Mary High tin in charge of the running crew (he game who has delivered. did it with 3-2 wins over fifth-ranked singles. The next day, in a regular First doubles: Justin Snyder and Graeme Stahl (W) d Mike Shwartz and School (Manhasset, Long Island) in would become head coach in 1992). Last Friday’s win over Newark East Millburn and second-ranked Cherry season game against Millburn, Matt Sobel, 6-0, 6-3 1964. “Westfield has, if not the most, Here are some of WHS’s best Penn Side and its ace, Manny Melendez, Hill East. Netravali was unable to play due to an Second doubles: Dean Thompson and one of the most impressive records of performances in the ’80s: was a perfect example of how the With Chu and Luppescu moving injury but the Blue Devils prevailed, Evan Eisenberg (W) d Xander Porter 1981: Second in distance medley current team is creating victories. up again to Nos. 1 and 2, WHS got all and Kirk Tsahalis, 6-2, 7-6 (3) any New Jersey school at the Penn 3-2, with James Chu jumping up to Relays.” (to Brooklyn’s Bishop Loughlin) with Trailing 7-6 in the sixth, Mike Venezia its points from Evangelidis at No. 3 second singles to record a victory and SEMIFINALS: Twice WHS athletes have reached Dave Fitzgerald, Rich Forbest, Russ singled with one out, went to third on singles, and the doubles pairings of Greg Luppescu moving to third WESTFIELD 4, MILLBURN 1 First singles: Will Kendall (M) d Chu, 6- that highest of highs, a Champion- Savage and Cliff Sheehan. a wild pitch, and scored on Tommy Graeme Stahl-Justin Snyder and Th- singles and recording a victory. Akis 1, 6-1 ship of America victory, a 440 relay 1982: Medaled in distance medley Bonard’s single. Bonard then stole ompson-Evan Eisenberg. Evangelidis and Dean Thompson won Second singles: Luppescu (W) d Josh under coach Walt Clarkson in 1978 with Andy Jacob, Barron Chambliss, second, went to third on an overthrow DEVIL OF THE WEEK at first doubles. Israel, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 and a distance medley relay under Brian Bernstein and Fitzgerald. and scored on Kevin Hennessey’s This week’s free sub from Al the With Netravali still injured and Third singles: Evangelidis (W) d Mike Roth, 6-4, 5-3 Martin back in 1995. There have been 1983: Medaled in distance medley single. Three singles equals two runs. Owner at Westfield Subs (261 South Shallcross competing at a U.S. Ten- First doubles: Stahl and Snyder (W) d Bob many seconds, and quite a few “fast- with Greg Kasko, Kelvin Blanton, That’s the kind of math coach Bob Avenue East) goes to Akis nis Association event in California, Renner and Andrew Klugman, 6-4, 6-0 est American team” when a Canadian Bernstein and Jacob. Also won section Brewster learned from Professor Evangelidis. Forced to move up from Chu, Luppescu and Evangelidis Second doubles: Thompson and of mile with Kevin McGorty, Billy Norm Koury, famed for his “no hits doubles to No. 3 singles, the junior Eisenberg (W) d Ben Schoenberg and or Jamaican team won, and “fastest in Auri Moaven, 6-2, 6-4 New Jersey” results. Byrne, Blanton and Wayne Tiller. equals two runs” theory of baseball tennis player (who didn’t even earn a WHS sent teams to Philadelphia run-productivity. letter a year ago) came through with Reading is Good For You CHAMPIONSHIP: Westfield’s first big showing came WESTFIELD 3, CHERRY HILL EAST 2 in 1932, when Duncan’s medley team every April, but it wasn’t until 1995 Monday’s 12-8 loss at Elizabeth two clutch straight-set victories on First singles: Ravi Yegya-Raman (C) d finished second. After a third in the that WHS, now under Martin, would sounds like something for “Ripley’s Sunday against solid opponents from Chu, 6-0, 6-1 medley in 1933, the mile team of Bill again reach the top of the mountain. Believe It or Not” or maybe “The Millburn and Cherry Hill East as WHS Second singles: Ross Silverberg (C) d That’s when the team of Lawrence Twilight Zone,” as the Minutemen captured the Bryan Bennett Memo- Luppescu, 6-2, 6-2 Clark, Art Fischer, Griggs Smith and Third singles: Evangelidis (W) d Max Wellington Ross was third in ’34 with Ho, John O’Brien, Ted Kilcommons, scored 11 runs in the bottom of the rial Tournament at Delbarton. Rubin, 6-4, 6-0 a 3:31 clocking. and sophomore anchor Matt Elmuccio seventh, capped by a tie-breaking The Devil’s Den appears Thursday First doubles: Stahl and Snyder (W) d After a second in the mile in ’35 captured the Championship of grand-slam home run! in the Westfield Leader during the Nick Yegya-Raman and David America distance medley. LACROSSE UPDATE school sports year. Contact us with Bernstein, 6-1, 6-4 and a fifth in ’36, WHS came within Second doubles: Thompson and a lost shoe of a first in 1937. When The next two years WHS came Saturday’s match with Ridgewood comments, complaints, suggestions goleader.com/subscribe Eisenberg (W) d Jon Chalik and Dan leadoff man Walt Horner was passing close but had to settle for a trio of might not have produced a victory, and story ideas at [email protected]. Kim, 6-2, 6-4 the baton to Pump Vella, the football “fastest among” finishes. In ’96 it but it was mad fun to be there at GO DEVILS!

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By FRED LECOMTE “You have to give Summit credit. and showed them where we were,” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times They had a good plan and executed it said Simone. “My goal was kind of Two top-notched boys lacrosse in the first half. I thought we were not easy. I caught on crease and drilled it. teams with lots of offensive firepower playing our game but we did settle With that goal it put us up, 2-1 and it made it a tense day for goalkeepers down in the second half,” pointed out kind of got us on to a good run. We but the No. 13 ranked Westfield High Westfield Head Coach Gerry started finishing more in crease and School boys lacrosse team broke a Benaquista. “We began putting the the defense could do nothing about tight game wide open in the second ball in the net, pulling away and that’s it.” half to claim an 8-2 victory over No. what we’re about. We’ll stay together, The Blue Devils added three more 16 Summit at Tatlock Field in Sum- keep fighting in there and as the game goals in the final quarter. Assisted by mit on April 18. goes, we’ll wear the other team down. Eddie Kane, Bernstein found the net. Westfield winners of three straight I definitely believe that ground balls Werner nailed his fourth goal then games (5-1) pelted the Hilltopper cage win games. We hustled to the ground Yarusi added the finishing touch. with 15 shots and had a 28-17 edge in balls and made sure we kept posses- “All of my goals were off the crease, ground balls. Freshman attackman sions. That is what we concentrate on off feeds,” said Werner. “The first Tim Werner netted four goals. Junior each and every game,” goal came when we were in the zone, Harry Bernstein, ranked 17th in the The Blue Devils tallied the first I made a cut, Simone fed me and I Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times smoked it into the back of STOPPING A MOUNTIE ADVANCE…Raider second baseman Stephanie Goines had a big day with six outstanding plays the net. The second, Perry along with two hits in the game against Montclair. SPF however lost, 5-4, in the eighth. had it. He dodged it up. I got my man to slide and caught back door. The third goal MINEO RAPS 3 HITS, 2 RBI , LUSK LASHES THREE HITS came when I cut straight down on the crease, caught it and stuck it. Goal four came when we played in Montclair Scores in 8th, Edge chaos in front of the net, Simone found me across field, I caught it and buried it.” Lady Raider Softballers, 5-4 Bernstein added, “Yarusi hit me when I was cutting across the crease and I stuck By FRED LECOMTE fanned six Mounties, hit a batter and Parker, Cianciotta and Goines, but it top right. My second goal, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times walked three, while allowing six hits. failed to score. The Raiders added a Kane was coming down on Superb pitching and clutch hitting Mountie pitcher Caitlin Bishop, who new look on the scoreboard with three a fast break. He saw me and by both teams made the match up picked up the victory, was tapped for runs in the sixth. Goines, Neilson and I put it in back of the net.” between the Scotch Plains-Fanwood 14 hits, while striking out four and Lusk each singled to load the pods. “Anytime Westfield High School softball team and walking none. Raider centerfielder Next, Mineo stepped to the plate and comes to Summit, both Montclair a memorable one in the Kelly Cianciotta and second baseman unleashed a two-run single and Lusk teams want it more than any Linden Softball Classic in Linden on Stephanie Goines each smacked two scored after Mahoney reached first on other game during the year. April 21. After Montclair chomped a singles and senior Co-Captain/first an infield bobble to tie the score 4-4. Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times They came out, played with four-run chunk in the fourth inning, baseman Jillian Lusk went 3-for-5. In the top of the eighth, after a nice PROVIDING LOTS OF FIREPOWER…Blue Devil attacker Tim Werner had a big day heart and we were getting the Raiders tied the game in the bot- Mineo also had three hits and scored scoop-up in the dirt snag by third against Summit. The freshman tattered the Hilltopper net with four goals. Westfield won 8- pushed around a little bit on tom of the sixth but Montclair an- two runs and rightfielder Rachel Parker baseman Kristina Falkstein and a 2 on April 18. the offensive side of the ball. swered with a run in the eighth, to had two singles and scored a run. punch-out play by Goines at second, state with 11 goals, 10 assists and 21 goal at 11:03 when Werner, off We were not connecting on our cuts grab a 5-4 victory. The Raiders tapped Montclair for a Montclair pinch hitter Hepburn ripped points, added two goals and two as- Simone’s feed, fired in a sidearm and playing they’re tempo,” said Tho- In that sixth inning, catcher Nikki run in the bottom of the second. a triple to drive in the game winner. sists. Senior Ryan Yarusi, listed 21st shot. Sangree scored his goal at 6:34 mas. “In the second half, it all came Mineo smashed a two-run single and Mahoney slapped a single to center. “I tried to go inside on them and with 16 goals, four assists and 20 to knot the score 1-1 to end the first together when we played our game. It Jillian Lusk scored off an error to tie Pinch runner Melanie Davis later work with those type of pitches while points, had one goal and one assist. half. was all about hard work, teamwork the score. Mountie pinch hitter scored on Parker’s RBI seeing-eye every time they got on base, I knew Senior attackman Joey Simone, The Blue Devils rode the high wave and playing as a family and I believe Chelsea Hepburn, however, became dog single. Montclair (6-2) threat- my teammates were behind me and ranked second with 11 goals, 17 as- in the third quarter with hustle all every single player did that.” the hero when she punched in the ened in the third but failed to score that’s why I was able to remain calm. winning run. when Lusk fielded a grounder and Today, my inside fastball was really sists and 29 points, added a goal and over the field, which harvested four Westfield 1043 8 two assists. goals, and aggressive, physical de- Summit 0110 2 Raider pitcher Brianne Mahoney Kelly Cianciotta executed a fine run- working and I threw a reverse curve Blue Devil Chris Mattes controlled fensive play. Simone flicked in the ning in-the-sun snag in centerfield. that also worked for me,” said seven of 11 face-offs and added an first goal and Werner bounced one in See photos of Sports: Softball Raiders Rout The Raiders were stunned with four Mahoney. assist. Goalie Ben Thomas halted 14 from the back door. Bernstein caught Lady Kardinals, 11-0 runs in the fourth. Carly Bianco “When she gets into trouble, I pick shots, several of them spectacular. the defense out of position and fired on www.goleader.com walked, Hanna Wurgaft laid down a her up and she, in turn, does the same Hilltopper goalie Gabe Nolan made in a point blank goal, Werner scored Brianne Mahoney pitched a no- bunt single and Emma McKeon with me,” added Mineo. “In that extra Blue Devil Classic Track hitter, struck out eight and yielded no yanked an RBI single. Two runs later inning, we did not know what to ex- 15 saves. his third. Westfield/Union Baseball The 4-2 Hilltoppers had off-and- “The first half we were a little ten- walks to lead the Scotch Plains- scored on defensive breakdowns then pect of their pinch hitter. Unfortu- SPF/Kearny Baseball Fanwood High School softball team Ashley Taylor hammered an RBI nately for us, she got a hold of a high on success penetrating the Blue Devil tative. The second half, we figured Westfield/Summit Lacrosse cage but got a first-half goal from out their defense, started dashing to to an 11-0 victory over host Kearny double. fastball.” Westfield/Kent Place Lax on April 20. Rachel Parker rapped a In the bottom of the fourth, the Will Sangree. Eamon Troy flicked in the post more because the way they SPF/Montclair Softball Montclair 000 400 01 5 a goal in the third quarter. were pressing out. We just go by them two-run triple for the Raiders. Raiders got consecutive hits from Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 010 003 00 4

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times RUNNING WITH THE COLTS…Raider Brittney Veeck, left, keeps up with the SPINNING TO A PERSONAL BEST…Raider John Badala cleared 50 feet in the Colts Neck girls in the 1,600 leg of the distance medley relay. shot put for the first time with tosses of 50’6.25” and 50’0.25”. SPF Raiders, Blue Devils, Vikings Show Team Depth At Blue Devil Classic Track & Field Invitational CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 tightness and soreness. I figured if I Pennella, Matt Flood, James Sensor his leg in 49.5, commented, “I ex- crossed third in the 4x400 at 4:07.2 stay behind Evan like I did and use and Kyle Rowbotham, respectively, pected to do better myself. Maybe it’s followed by Blue Devils Cat Cognetti, him to keep my head in the game, I placed fourth in the shuttle hurdles because I didn’t have somebody ahead Ayn Wisler, Tessa Schaaf and Obiajulu could get him at the last turn,” ex- with a time of 1:05.3. Rowbotham of me to chase down.” at 4:09.5. plained Guterl. had a great split of 14.7. The Blue Devil “A” boys (Fried- Vikings Angelica Glover, Belk, This spring, Tarlow has been com- “So far, that is the best we have run man, Connor Davis, Patrick Gray, Harris and Seniszyn finished second peting anywhere from the 800 meters this year by two seconds,” said Tarlow) crossed second in the 4x800 in the 4x200 with a time of 1:44.8. to 3,200 meters. When asked of his Rowbotham. “Last year, we ran a 1:02 with a time of 8:15.3, followed by Blue Devils Wisler, Rose Driscoll, strongest event, Tarlow answered, “I high. We are not there yet but we are Vikings Kilkenny, Sprague, Russell Cognetti and Obiajulu finished third think the 8(00) because I have a little dropping time. I’m working on not Kinney and Dan daCosta at 8:32.1 in the 4x800 at 9:47.5 and Vicky bit more sprint speed but, with the leaning over the hurdle. We have two and the Devil “B” squad (O’Rourke, Attanasio (7’6”) and Claire Stevens- longer run, I have been building up new guys. They are coming along and Brent Souders, Brendan Berkowitz, Haas (8’) placed fourth in the pole my mileage so I can feel a bit more they still need to learn the three step and Julian Applebaum) that finished sixth vault with a WHS record 15’6”. The comfortable doing long distances like some of the basic stuff. They will pick at 8:44.4. The Blue Devil “A” (Eric Vikings took fourth in the 4x100 with David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 12(00) and, sometimes 16(00).” that up quick and we will be faster.” Brandman, Mike Porch) and “B” a time of 50.4 and the Blue Devils ATTEMPTING A PICKOFF…Raider pitcher Greg Bayard fires to John Mineo “I have been in a bit of a slump, lots Rowbotham (400), Kyle Grizzard teams placed third and sixth, respec- placed sixth in the SMR at 4:39.9. in an attempt to nail Kardinal Kyle Courter at first. of school work, not much sleep but I (200), Mike Katz (200) and Adam tively, in the pole vault with heights finally got some sleep and I was run- Biner (800) crossed second in the of 22 feet and 20’6”. Raiders Badala ing on to drive runs home got the big ning fast today,” said Friedman who sprint medley relay (SMR) with a and Boff placed fourth in the javelin hit when we needed it. It’s something finished in 4:29.4. “I don’t have much time of 3:35.1 that qualified them to with a distance of 282’5”. Vikings Blue Devil Baseballers ‘Walk’ we haven’t done the last couple of of a kick. If he (Guterl) didn’t come up compete in the upcoming Nationals. Chris Pegeron, Julian Phillips, Mike games. We did everything right in that on me, I would have never been able to “We got the actual qualifying time Suarez and Pierce placed fourth in inning,” said Baylock. “That big hit kick like that. I would probably have so I’m pretty happy,” said Biner. “And the 4x200 with a time of 1:31.1. The Over Union in 6 Innings, 12-2 gave Greg some breathing room.” “I think the young kids’ confidence been stuck in the low (4:)30s. This was I broke two (minutes) for the first Vikings placed fifth in the 4x400 at CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 a big milestone for me.” time.” 3:28. The Blue Devils finished sixth is getting up there,” said Mineo. “Joe The Raider foursome of Tom Rowbotham, who finished first in in the 4x100 at 45.1. throw,” said Olsen who added, “(In blasted his two-run shot over the D’Annunzio played the best game The Raider DMR team of Cassy the sixth inning) He probably got a leftfield fence. I’ve seen him play all year. Rick Valdes (1,200), Danielle Vena (400), little tired but we weren’t helping out “It was a good pitch and I got a hold Shevlin played a great game at third Kim Appezzato (800) and Brittney too much with the dropped balls out of it. He threw it up and in. That’s a base. If they play this way for the rest Veeck (1,600) finished second with a there but he pitched a good game.” mistake on an 0-2 pitch and I took of the season, I think we are going to time of 12:44. Veech received the Farmer starting pitcher Elvis Urena advantage of it. I was real happy,” be a pretty tough team.” baton in third place, took a slight lead had immediate control problems but explained Vall-Llobera, who also “I think coming out and beating a after the first lap but Colts Neck an- the crafty Blue Devil base runners, homered against Irvington. Kearny team after a big layoff is such chor Allie Flott gave a great kick indeed, gave him headaches. Urena After Joe “V’s” homer, Shapiro, a confidence booster for these young down the stretch to pass her at the walked the first four batters. During Cappiello and Antonelli tapped back- guys,” commented Baylock. “Hope- finish line. The Raider “B” team fin- that time, Bonard stole third and to-back singles then Ferro got the fully, we can roll with this now.” ished sixth at 13.32.4. scored on a passed ball and Vall- winning RBI via hit-by-pitch. On April 21, the Raiders’ confi- “My first couple of laps were kind Llobera stole second and scored on a “We knew we were going to be a dence level seemed to rise and their of slow. Coach was telling me to pick wild pitch. Shapiro followed with an different team from last year. Instead record rose to 4-3 when they defeated it up to get away from them,” said RBI sacrifice fly to center, Antonelli of all the power hitting, it was going Plainfield, 12-2, in five innings then Veeck who added, “I need to push my walked and Melillo drew a base- to be more small ball, like singles, leveled Bridgewater-Raritan, 12-3. third lap harder.” loaded walk then Venezia drilled a timely hitting and bunting,” said Antoine and Bonadies each drilled Vikings Katie Eppinger (5’) and two-run single to center. Venezia. “We are coming together as two-run doubles against Plainfield. Tiara Brown placed second in the In the fourth, the Blue Devils a team. We are playing good defense, Mineo had three hits, including an high jump with a height of 9’10” and blended three walks with Venezia’s making less errors.” RBI double, and Bayard had two hits, Blue Devils Emily Perry (5’) and RBI double, Bonard’s RBI triple and “Small ball! That’s what we are two runs scored and three RBI in the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Christina Obiajulu took third at 9’6”. Olsen’s RBI single to take a 9-1 lead. about,” commented Olsen. win over the Panthers. LEADING OFF IN THE 4X800…Blue Devil Ayn Wisler, right, ran the leadoff leg Vikings Jenn Seniszyn, Aerielle Belk, Olsen led off the sixth by taking a Kearny 010 001 0 2 of the 4x800 meters. The Blue Devil girls placed third. Union 001 001 2 Samantha Peters and Alisa Harris pitch to the thigh then Vall-Llobera Westfield 600 303 12 Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 010 030 x 4

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Baseball Vikings Stop Blue Devil Nine Beats PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY N Prov Pioneers, 4-3 Linden Tigers, 5-3 POLICY AS TO STUDENTS Steve D’Angelo, who hit a solo The Westfield High School base- The WYACT d/b/a New Jersey Youth home run in the sixth, scored the ball team improved to 6-1 with a 5- Theatre admits young people of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the winning run in the bottom of the 3 victory over Linden in Westfield rights, privileges, programs, and activities eighth on Anthony Marsal’s double on April 19. generally accorded or made available to to give the 5-2 Union Catholic Pitcher Mike Melillo yielded young people in the company. It does not High School baseball team a 4-3 eight hits in five innings to pick up discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic and national origin in administration victory over New Providence in his first victory. Kevin Hennessey of its educational policies, admissions poli- Scotch Plains on April 20. Tom ripped a three-run double in the cies, scholarship and loan programs, and Pavarro had three RBI for the 2-2 fourth inning to provide the cush- athletic and other company-administered Pioneers. ion for the Blue Devils. programs. 1 T – 4/26/07, The Leader Fee: $12.75 Kimberley Aslanian Haley Redefining Real Estate

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Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times SPRINTING DOWN FIELD FOR THE SCORE… Blue Devil senior tri-captain attacker Julie Shelman, No. 15, charges through the Dragon defenders. Shelman assaulted the Kent net firing in three goals. MACDONALD, SHELMAN SCORE 3 EACH, McCARTHY 2 Lady Lacrosse Dragons Burn Blue Devils in 2nd Half, 13-9

By FRED LECOMTE bit, we started trading goals with them some of them and passing them right Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and we really needed to just pull to the keeper,” said Shelman. “We Kent Place raised its level of play in away at that point in order to secure were aggressive on defense and got a the second half, erupting for six goals, the win. Due to our lack of numbers, lot of the fifty-fifty ground balls. They to roll to a 13-9 victory over the it got to be a little overwhelming for were not communicating very well in Westfield High School girls’ lacrosse them near the end.” terms of what mark we have and team at Kehler Stadium in Westfield As to the game plan, Fracht added, staying on them through the transi- SPACIOUS SPLIT WITH FIRST FLOOR FAMILY ROOM on April 20. “We have been working on some set tions in midfield.” Christin Hanley and Elaine Welsch plays in practice and working on tran- “During the first half I did not step Spacious and pristine home offering ideal floor plan on a quiet tree lined street. Perfect for entertaining are the sun- each scored four goals while Rebecca sition in terms of working into one up as much as I could have. I missed filled first floor Family Room with built-ins, new Kitchen with granite, Dining Room and Living Room with wood Krom and Kate Sheridan each added unit rather than an attack, a defense a few shots however I did net one,” burning fireplace. This fine home boasts hardwood floors, central air, new bathrooms, new windows and a new patio. two goals for the 3-3 Dragons. and a midfield unit. Working as one said MacDonald. “I picked it up a lot Offered for $575,000 Despite missing three key players, instead of three different units I think in the second half and felt this was primary defender/Tri-Captain Caitlin helped a lot. They were a lot more in anyone’s game. I missed my first Murphy, who suffered a concussion, command in midfield this game.” eight-meter shot but then nailed the Lauren Brunhofer (leg fracture) and The Dragons closed out the scor- next two.” Rachel Ianazzone (hand injury), sev- ing with a 6-3 edge in the second half, Blue Devil goalkeeper Michelle eral Blue Devils assaulted the Drag- led by Welsch’s three goals. Blue Zaffuto halted 15 shots, most of them ons’ net with six goals in the first half. Devil Claire Bennett slapped in a spectacular. Tri-Captain/attacker Julie Shelman fired goal and MacDonald added her sec- “Kent Place is an amazing team but in three goals. Elizabeth McCarthy ond and third goals. over the years we just got better and rattled the Kent Place net with two and “Kent Place wanted it more, they better playing against them,” added attack winger Allison MacDonald, who showed up ready to play. We did too Tri-Captain Mary Kate Luker. finished with three goals, flicked in one but in the end we came up a little bit “Michelle is an amazing keeper and goal. tired. Offensively, we pretty much she kept us in the game but, when it “We started out a little bit slow and used our speed cutting around them came right down to it at the end, it was then started to gain some momentum. but what kept us in it was the hustle to to who had it in them. We were play- Unfortunately we just could not stick every single ground ball. I think we ing a little down, tired a bit but overall with it,” said Westfield Head Coach were very explosive on attack and it was a little miscommunication on Caroline Francht. “After we gained that’s what helped us get in close. As defense. We played well, came to- that momentum and got ahead a little to shots on goal, we were forcing gether as a team and wanted it.” Hye-Young Choi EXTENSIVELY RENOVATED ENGLISH COLONIAL This impeccable, inviting Colonial home exudes quality in its extensively renovated 8 rooms nestled in a quiet Westfield #1 Realtor in the Westfield Office - 2005 neighborhood. This fine home boasts a formal Dining Room & Living Room w/fireplace, 1st floor Office and Family Top Associate, Total Production - 11 Years! Room, new gourmet eat-in Kitchen, patio, hardwood floors, arched doorways, leaded glass windows, central air, master bedroom with private bath, all new windows, new baths, new roof & more! Offered for $849,000 email: [email protected] NJ Circle of Excellence Sales Award: 1987-2001 Platinum Level: 2002-2006

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All who April 22 on the Schuylkill River in The last Westfield girls’ race was ball players – boys and girls – ages 8 register will participate in play. Philadelphia. After several Regatta the varsity quad boated by Kelly Fur- to 15, to register for its Summer The league is divided into three cancellations due to Ice, snow and long, Maria, Nimiera, Catherine Youth League baseball teams. This divisions: a Teen League ages 13, 14 flooding conditions, the Westfield Marvin and Katie Galasso, who fin- program is sponsored by the Union and 15; a Major League ages 11 and rowers were eager to put their oars to ished with a very competitive time of County Board of Chosen Freehold- 12; and a Minor League ages 8, 9 and the test. 6:58 against tough competition from ers, the UCBA and the Union County 10. Registered players will be noti- In the first girls’ race, two Westfield McLean, Springside, and Baldwin. Department of Parks, Recreation and fied about Team Assignment Day Novice Quads were boated against In the boys’ races for Westfield, Facilities. and the first day of play. There will crews from Sacred Heart, Springside Quin Boyes and Chris Yeager teamed Coaches, umpires, shirts and base- be no refunds after Team Assign- and Shipley. The dramatic finish saw up to row a double against ball caps will be provided and all ment Day. Ellen Gormley, Lindsay Anderson, Germantown, Chestnut Hill, peren- games are played in Warinanco Park For more information, please call Maddie Dejohn and Katie Smith in nial Philadelphia power Haverford, in Roselle, Monday through Friday (908) 527-4910, or visit www.ucba- DIEHARD SCARLET KNIGHTS FANS…Fanwood residents, from left, Dean one Westfield boat narrowly edge out and Roman Catholic. The Westfield Talcott, Tyler Nguyen and Thien Nguyen enjoy the Rutgers spring football game between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sign-ups nj.org. on April 21. The crowd of 11,000 enjoyed the game and warm sunny weather. the other Westfield boat by only six duo finished with a time of 6:47. will be held at the Warinanco Park seconds, which was rowed by Amy In the final race for the Westfield Boat House on four Saturdays, be- Roggenberg, Livi, Mangiani, Shan- boys, Sam Ross, Sam Waxtell, Ryan ginning May 19 and continuing on non Foley and Rosina Wissel. Gradel and Alan Workman boated the June 2, June 9 and June 16, from 9 UC U19 Rugby Boys Cruise To 3rd League Win In the second girls’ race, the quad against Roman Catholic, Friends a.m. to 12 noon. Players also may Westfield JV girls rowed a quad con- Select, Shipley and Bonner and fin- register on June 16 at the Baseball The Union County Rugby Football sent winger Brian Emmons in for a rugby. The UCRFC B-team battled sisting of Casey Steinberg, Gabby ished just behind the winners with a Card Show at the Roselle Catholic Cerami, Paige Geraghty and Sari Club (UCRFC) U19 A-side won its try. Next, Chris Sheehan scored a but their lack of experience left them time of 6:02. High School gymnasium from 10 third straight METNY D2 league nice try. Both conversions were on the short side of the score. First- Schwartz against Baldwin, and The Westfield Crew team travels to a.m. to 5 p.m. Friends Select, finishing second with game beating Essex County U19, 46- missed. year player Sean Ferro scored the Cooper River in Cherry Hill this Each player is required to bring a 5, on April 14. UCRFC is the defend- In the final 10 minutes of the half, UCRFC’s only try. a very respectable time of 6:16.The weekend to compete in the South $25 registration fee and a birth cer- second Westfield JV quad rowed by ing METNY D2 champions. first-year man Bill Quinn scored three For more information regarding Jersey Rowing Club’s very competi- tificate to the sign-up. 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600 North Avenue West Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 233-0065 Owned and operated by NRT Incorporated Westfield Office · 600 North Avenue, West · 908-233-0065 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 26, 2007 Page 19 Legal Advertising Legal Advertising Legal Advertising BERGO WINS 3 EVENTS, AMMERMULLER WINS TWO PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Map and Tax Map duplicate of City of CHANCERY DIVISION YOU, JOHN F. BUSICHIO, WIDOWER, Elizabeth. UNION COUNTY are made a defendant in the above en- YOU, ANTHONY BUSICHIO, are made titled action because you are one of the WeichertBlue Devil Boys, Girls Defeat DOCKET NO. F-1857-07 a defendant in the above entitled action FILE NO. 51333-24 children of Joseph Busichio, the record because you are one of the children of owner of the property being foreclosed. NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS Joseph Busichio, the record owner of the The nature of which and the reason that Weichert property being foreclosed. The nature of STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: you and each of you are joined as defen- which and the reason that you and each of ANTHONY BUSICHIO, HIS dants is set forth with particularity in the Minutemen in Track & Field you are joined as defendants is set forth HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- Complaint, a copy of which will be fur- with particularity in the Complaint, a copy SONAL REPRESENTATIVES, nished you on request addressed to the of which will be furnished you on request AND THEIR OR ANY OF attorneys of the plaintiff at the above men- Senior Adam Bergo took top hon- pole vault and Claire Stevens-Haas and Dylan Wallace at 14:14 swept the addressed to the attorneys of the plaintiff THEIR SUCCESSORS IN tioned address. ors in three events and placed second took second with a height of 7’0”. 3,200 meters. at the above mentioned address. RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- YOU, HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- YOU, HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- in another to pace the Westfield High Catherine Cognetti, with a time of Marlena Sheridan crossed first in EST; MARY D. BUSICHIO, SONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF JOHN SONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF AN- School boys track team to an 86-54 2:29.8, led a Blue Devil sweep in the the 100 hurdles with a time of 17.1 HER HEIRS, DEVISEES AND F. BUSICHIO, WIDOWER, AND THEIR Weichert THONY BUSICHIO, AND THEIR OR ANY PERSONAL REPRESENTA- OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN victory over Elizabeth, while Erica 800 meters followed by Kim Legones then finished first in the 400 hurdles OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TIVES, AND THEIR OR ANY RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST, AND Ammermuller placed first in two at 2:29.9 and Alexis Constantine at with a time of 1:10.8, while team- TITLE AND INTEREST, AND EACH of OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN EACH of you are made defendants in the you are made defendants in the above events to help the Blue Devil girls 2:39.1. Legones at 5:45.3, Aileen mate Claire Fox took third at 1:18.3. RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- above entitled action because John F. entitled action because Anthony Busichio grab a 67-63 victory at Gary Kehler Grogan at 5:51.2 and Bridget Grogan Ayn Wisler crossed second in the EST; JOHN F. BUSICHIO, Busichio, widower died intestate on Feb- died on March 30, 1976, a resident of WIDOWER, HIS HEIRS, DEVI- ruary 8, 2001, survived by his son, Joseph Stadium in Westfield on April 18. at 5:52.9 completed a sweep in the 400 meters at 1:03.4 and Ariel Burns Union County New Jersey. There is no SEES AND PERSONAL REP- Busichio, as his sole heir-at-law and next- Bergo cleared 6’2” to take first in 1,600 meters and Bridget Grogan at took second in the javelin with a toss probate or administration in Union County RESENTATIVES, AND THEIR of-kin. Joseph Busichio was appointed as for the estate of Anthony Busichio. He was the high jump and hopped, skipped 13:25.2, Shannon Murray at 13:25.2 of 74’2”. OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- the administrator of his father’s estate by survived by his wife, Mary D. Busichio, and jumped his way to first in the SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND the Union County Surrogate on February and one child, Marilyn McFarlane, as his INTEREST; JOSEPH 15, 2001. Inasmuch as John F. Busichio, triple jump with a distance of sole heirs-at-law and next-of-kin. Inas- BUSICHIO, INDIVIDUALLY widower, died intestate, he is joined as a 41’2.75”. With a leap of 19’3”, he much as plaintiff has found no record of AND AS ADMINISTRATOR OF party defendant, together with his heirs, Weichert probate or administration in the estate of captured first in the long jump fol- THE ESTATE OF JOHN F. devisees and personal representatives, Anthony Busichio, plaintiff joined Anthony lowed by Ricardo Johnson who had a BUSICHIO, DECEASED and their or any of their successors in right, Busichio, his heirs, devisees and personal title and interest. The nature of which and distance of 18’10.75. Bergo also YOU ARE HEREBY summoned and representatives, and their or any of their the reason that you and each of you are placed second in the high hurdles ELEGANT HOMES BY RALPH RAPUANO required to serve upon the Law Offices of successors in right, title and interest as joined as defendants is set forth with par- Goldenberg, Mackler, Sayegh, Mintz, party defendants. The nature of which and ticularity in the Complaint, a copy of which with a time of 16.1. Pfeffer, Bonchi & Gill, A Professional Cor- the reason that you and each of you are will be furnished you on request addressed Alex Tarlow and Evan Friedman poration, Attorneys for Plaintiff, whose joined as defendants is set forth with par- to the attorneys of the plaintiff at the above led a Blue Devil sweep in the 1,600 address is 660 New Road, Suite 1-A, ticularity in the Complaint, a copy of which mentioned address. meters with identical times of 4:41 Northfield, New Jersey 08225, an answer will be furnished you on request addressed YOU, JOSEPH BUSICHIO, INDIVIDU- to the Complaint filed in a civil action in to the attorneys of the plaintiff at the above ALLY are made a defendant in the above followed by Kevin O’Rourke at which Wachovia Custodian for Phoenix is mentioned address. entitled action because John F. Busichio, 4:46.2. Tarlow and Friedman also tied plaintiff and Anthony Busichio, his heirs, YOU, MARY D. BUSICHIO, are made a widower died intestate on February 8, for first in the 3,200 meters with a devisees and personal representatives, defendant in the above entitled action be- 2001, survived by his son, Joseph Busichio, time of 10:19.9. Eric Brandman, Mike and their or any of their successors in right, cause you are the surviving spouse of as his sole heir-at-law and next-of-kin. The title and interest, et al. are defendants, Anthony Busichio, who is the son of Jo- nature of which and the reason that you Porch and Andrew Weiss swept the pending in the Superior Court of New seph Busichio, record owner of the prop- and each of you are joined as defendants pole vault with respective heights of Jersey, within 35 days after April 26, 2007, erty being foreclosed. The nature of which is set forth with particularity in the Com- 11’6”, 11 feet and 11 feet. exclusive of such date. If you fail to do so, and the reason that you and each of you plaint, a copy of which will be furnished Josh Einbinder at 2:03.2 and judgment by default may be rendered are joined as defendants is set forth with you on request addressed to the attorneys against you for the relief demanded in the particularity in the Complaint, a copy of of the plaintiff at the above mentioned Patrick Gray at 2:04.8 finished 1-2 Complaint. You shall file your answer and which will be furnished you on request address. in the 800 meters and Erik Ander- proof of service in duplicate with the Clerk addressed to the attorneys of the plaintiff YOU, JOSEPH BUSICHIO, AS ADMIN- son, with a shove of 44’9”, and Ryan of the Superior Court, Hughes Justice at the above mentioned address. ISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN Salmon, with a shove of 35’9”, took Complex, CN-971, Trenton, New Jersey, YOU, HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- F. BUSICHIO, DECEASED, are made a 1-3 in the shot put. Brandon Heroux 08625, in accordance with the rules of Civil SONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF MARY defendant in the above entitled action be- WESTFIELD . . . Unsurpassed Olde World Craftsmanship and impeccable Practice and Procedure. D. BUSICHIO, AND THEIR OR ANY OF cause John F. Busichio, widower died won the javelin with a toss of 148’3” You are further advised that if you are THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE intestate on February 8, 2001, survived by and Alex Greenspan placed third with attention to detail set this home at the pinnacle of new construction. Nearly Weichert unable to obtain an attorney you may WeichertAND INTEREST, AND EACH of you are his son, Joseph Busichio, as his sole heir- Weicherta distance of 112’4”. Johnson took 4,000 sq. ft., this gem will boast 5 bedrooms, 4 ½ baths, 2-story entry foyer communicate with the New Jersey State made defendants in the above entitled ac- at-law and next-of-kin. Joseph Busichio second in the 200 meters with a time flanked by library/study, formal living & dining rooms. A custom crafted Bar Association or Lawyer Referral Ser- tion because Mary D. Busichio died on was appointed as the administrator of his center-island kitchen opens to a large family room with a distinctive wood- vice of the county of venue and thatWeichert if you June 7, 1992, a resident of Union County, father’s estate by the Union CountyWeichert Surro- of 23.5 and second in the 100 meters Weichert cannot afford an attorney, you may com- survived by her daughter, Marilyn gate on February 15, 2001. The nature of at 11.2. Craig Cognetti crossed sec- burning fireplace. Hardwood floors throughout with custom mahogany inlay municate with the Legal Services Office of McFarlane, as her sole heir-at law and which and the reason that you and each of ond in the 400 intermediate hurdles borders will complement the detail & craftsmanship appointed to this unique the county of venue. The names and tele- next-of-kin. There is no probate or adminis- you are joined as defendants is set forth with a time of 63.1 and Alex residence. Tray, boxed & cathedral ceilings are elegantly crafted in the living phone numbers of such agencies are as tration in Union County for the estate of with particularity in the Complaint, a copy room, dining room, study & master suite. Customize this home as your own follows: Lawyer Referral Service: (908) Mary D. Busichio. Inasmuch as plaintiff has of which will be furnished you on request Forstenhausler finished second in 353-4715. Legal Service: (908) 354-4340. found no record of probate or administra- addressed to the attorneys of the plaintiff the 400 meters at 52.9. with the builder. $1,369,000. (052000835) THE ACTION has been instituted for the tion in the estate of Mary D Busichio, plain- at the above mentioned address. Ammermuller crossed first in the weichert.com purpose of foreclosing Tax Sale Certifi- tiff joined Mary D Busichio, her heirs, devi- DATED: April 26, 2007 100 meters with a time of 13.3 and Call For Invite Debbie in, Weichert cate #007864 dated June 14, 2004 made sees and personalWeichert representatives, and Theodore J. Fetter, Clerk Weichert by Robert A. Mack, Collector of Taxes of their or any of their successors in right, title Superior Court of New Jersey had a leap of 16’2” to win the long More Information! and she’ll bring results! the City of Elizabeth, County of Union, and and interest as party defendants. The na- GOLDENBERG, MACKLER, SAYEGH, jump. Ammermuller placed second State of New Jersey, to Wachovia Custo- ture of which and the reason that you and MINTZ, PFEFFER, BONCHI & GILL in the triple jump with a distance of dian for Phoenix and covers real estate each of you are joined as defendants is set A Professional Corporation Deborah Salsano located at 548-550 Fourth Avenue in the forth with particularity in the Complaint, a Attorneys At Law 30’4.75” followed by Jackie Snyder City of Elizabeth, County of Union and copy of which will be furnished you on 660 New Road, Suite 1-A at 28’2.75”. She also took third in the weichert.com State of New Jersey, known as Lot 467, request addressed to the attorneys of the Northfield, New Jersey 08225 200 meters with a time of 27.5. Vicky Block 7, as shown on the Tax Assessment plaintiff at the above mentioned address. 1 T - 4/26/07, The Leader Fee: $187.17 Attanasio cleared 7’4” to win the WESTFIELD OFFICE / 185 Elm Street / 908-654-7777

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David Ackerman Holly Cohen weichert.com weichert.com WESTFIELD OFFICE / 185 Elm Street / 908-654-7777 WESTFIELD OFFICE / 185 Elm Street / 908-654-7777 Page 20 Thursday, April 26, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ORDINANCE NO 646-2007 State (the “Local Finance Board”) for the Local Finance Board’s review of the Project; and INTRO 3/29/2007 WHEREAS, the Authority believes: (i) it is in the public interest to accomplish such Legal Advertising FINAL ADOPT 4/19/2007 purpose; (ii) said purpose is for the health, wealth, convenience or betterment of the inhabitants of the County; (iii) the amounts to be expended for said purpose are not was introduced and passed on first reading by the Board of Chosen Freeholders at a unreasonable or exorbitant; and (iv) the proposal is an efficient and feasible means of REGULAR MEETING on March 29th 2007, and said Ordinance has been published with providing services for the needs of the inhabitants of the County and will not create an Notice of Introduction there of and of the time and place fixed for its further consideration undue financial burden to be placed upon the Authority or the Participants. PUBLIC NOTICE and the Board has duly held a hearing thereof and has given all persons interested an NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY opportunity to be heard. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of the full membership TOWN OF WESTFIELD CHANCERY DIVISION Chosen Freeholders that said Ordinance be and the same hereby is finally passed and thereof affirmatively concurring) as follows: ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT UNION COUNTY adopted, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ordinance published herewith has Section 1. The Project and the financing of the Project through the Financing NOTICE OF HEARING DOCKET NO. F-9755-07 been finally adopted on April 19th 2007, and the 20 day period of limitations within which Documents (hereinafter defined) is hereby approved. FILE NO. XWZ 74052-R1 a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such Ordinance can be com- Section 2. The County Manager, Chief Financial Officer, County Treasurer, Assistant PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Mon- menced has begun to run from the date of first publication of this statement. Treasurer or such other authorized officer of the County (each an “Authorized Officer”) day, May 14, 2007 at 7:30 p.m., Coldwater NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS Nicole L. DiRado Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders are hereby each severally authorized and directed, upon the satisfaction of all the legal Creek, Inc. (the “Applicant”) will appear before the Town of Westfield Board of (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF THE conditions precedent to the execution or acknowledgment and delivery by the County, Adjustment at the Municipal Building, 425 HUGO ALVES ARAUJO, HIS COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OR of the Acquisition of 10 Cherry Street Deficiency Agreement, Series 2007 Bonds, the East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey HEIRS, DEVISEES, AND PER- ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND DELIVERY BY THE COUNTY OF UNION OF County Guaranty and the Continuing Disclosure Agreement and all other financing for a public hearing concerning its applica- SONAL REPRESENTATIVES, CERTAIN AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE UNION COUNTY documents (collectively the “Financing Documents”) to be so executed or acknowledged tion for bulk variance approval pursuant to AND HIS, THEIR OR ANY OF IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY’S REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2007 (AC- by the County, to execute or acknowledge and deliver such documents in substantially N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(c) relating to property THEIR SUCCESSORS IN QUISITION OF 10 CHERRY STREET) IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL the forms presented hereto, with such changes thereto as the Authorized Officer, after designated as Block 3116, Lot 9 on the RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $1,275,000. consultation with counsel to the County, and other professional advisors to the County and the Authority (the “Consultants”), deems their sole discretion to be necessary, Town tax maps, which is also known as YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND WHEREAS, the Union County Improvement Authority (the “Authority”) has been duly desirable or convenient for the execution thereof and to consummate the transactions the 126 Central Avenue, Westfield, New REQUIRED to serve upon ZUCKER, created by an ordinance of the Board of Chosen Freeholders (the “Board of Freeholders”) contemplated hereby, which execution thereof shall conclusively evidence the Autho- Jersey (the “Property”) as hereinafter de- GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, ESQS., of the County of Union, New Jersey (the “County”), as a public body corporate and politic rized Officer’s approval of any changes to the forms thereof that will result from the sale scribed. The Property is located at the plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is 200 of the State of New Jersey (the “State”) pursuant to in accordance with the County of the Bonds, which financing terms shall be limited only by those financing term corner of Central Avenue and Quimby Sheffield Street, Suite 301, Mountainside, Improvement Authorities Law, constituting Chapter 183 of the Pamphlet Laws of 1960 of parameters set forth in the application of the Authority filed with the State Local Finance Street and is located in the CBD Central New Jersey 07092-0024, telephone num- the State, as amended and supplemented from time to time (the “Act”); and Board relating to the Bonds and the parameters set forth herein. Business District. ber 1-908-233-8500, an Answer to the WHEREAS, the Authority is authorized under the provisions of the Act to acquire real Section 3. The Clerk of the Freeholder Board (the “Clerk of the Board”) is hereby The Applicant is proposing to install the Complaint filed in a civil action, in which estate within the County by lease or purchase and to construct, reconstruct and authorized and directed, upon the execution or acknowledgment of the documents set following wall-mounted signage: Above Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corpora- rehabilitate improvements thereon; and forth in Section 2 hereof in accordance with the terms of Section 2 hereof, to attest to the the main entrance which is located at the tion is plaintiff, and Hugo Alves Araujo, et WHEREAS, the Authority had previously authorized ARD Appraisal Company to Authorized Officer’s execution or acknowledgment of such documents and is hereby corner of the Property at the intersection of al., are defendants, pending in the Supe- undertake an appraisal of 10 Cherry Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey (the “Property”) in further authorized and directed to thereupon affix the seal of the County to such Central Avenue and Quimby Street, the rior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Divi- order to ascertain the market value of said Property; and documents. Applicant is proposing to install an ap- sion, Union County, and bearing Docket WHEREAS, the Authority has received a copy of the appraisal for the Property and Section 4. Upon the execution or acknowledgment and attestation of and, if required, proximately 9.1 square foot (9 feet-1 1/4 F-9755-07 within thirty-five (35) days after determined that it is in the best interest of the Authority to acquire the Property (the the affixing of the seal on the documents set forth in Section 2 hereof as contemplated inches wide by 1 foot high) wall sign. On 04/26/2007 exclusive of such date, or if “Project”); and by Sections 2 and 3 hereof, the Authorized Officer is hereby authorized and directed to the front elevation (along Central Avenue), published after 04/26/2007, (35) days af- WHEREAS, the Authority has determined that in order to acquire the Property the (i) deliver the fully executed or acknowledged, attested and sealed documents to the the applicant is proposing to install an ter the actual date of such publication, Authority will issue not to exceed $1,275,000 of its “Revenue Bonds, Series 2007” other parties thereto and (ii) perform such other actions as the Authorized Officer deems approximately 20.5 square foot (13 feet-7 exclusive of such date. If you fail to do so, (Acquisition of 10 Cherry Street) (the “2007 Bonds”), and to induce the prospective necessary, desirable or convenient in relation to the execution and delivery thereof. 1/8 inches wide by 1 foot-6inches high) judgment by default may be rendered purchasers of the 2007 Bonds of the Authority issued for the Project to purchase the Section 5. The Freeholder Board hereby authorizes the preparation and the distribu- wall sign. On the side elevation (along against you for the relief demanded in the same, it will be necessary that payment of the principal of (including sinking fund tion of financial statements and demographic and other information concerning the Quimby Street), the applicant is proposing Complaint. You shall file your Answer and installments, if any) and interest on the herein defined 2007 Bonds be secured by a full County, the Project, the Financing Documents and the transactions contemplated to install an approximately 20.5 square proof of service in duplicate with the Clerk faith and credit, unconditional and irrevocable guaranty of the County in accordance with thereby contained in the Preliminary Official Statement and the Official Statement to be foot (13 feet-7 1/8 inches wide by 1 foot-6 of the Superior Court of New Jersey, a guaranty ordinance to be finally adopted by the governing body of the County and a issued in connection with the marketing of the Bonds. In furtherance of such authoriza- inches high) wall sign. All three proposed Hughes Justice Complex - CN 971, Tren- guaranty certificate executed on the face of each Bond upon the issuance thereof by an tion, the Freeholder Board hereby directs the Authorized Officer to take such action and signs will state the words “Coldwater ton, New Jersey 08625, together with your authorized officer of the County (the “Guaranty”), all in accordance with Section 37 execute such certificates, documents or instruments as the Authorized Officer, after Creek”, the name of the retail store which check in the sum of $135.00 representing (“Section 37”) of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A-80) and other applicable law; and consultation with the Consultants deems in their discretion to be necessary, desirable or the Applicant intends to operate at the the filing fee in accordance with the rules WHEREAS, the Authority will issue its “Revenue Bonds, Series 2007” (Acquisition of convenient in connection with the preparation and distribution of the Preliminary Official property. The lettering will be dark green, of civil practice and procedure. 10 Cherry Street) “ to provide financing for the acquisition and improvement of the Statement and the Official Statement to market the Bonds at the most efficient economi- and the signs will have halo-type lighting, This action has been instituted for the Property; and cal cost to the County, including without limitation, the execution and delivery of the as permitted by ordinance. purpose of (1) foreclosing a Mortgage WHEREAS, the 2007 Bonds have such other terms as shall be set forth in that certain County Letter in such form as is required by the Authority, the Underwriter and the In connection with the foregoing, the dated 05/12/2004 made by Hugo Alves Resolution authorizing the issuance of the “Union County Improvement Authority Consultants to market the Bonds. Applicant shall seek the following bulk Araujo and Flavia Franca, husband and Revenue Bonds, Series 2007 (Acquisition of 10 Cherry Street) of the Union County Section 6. The Freeholder Board hereby authorizes the performance of any act, the variances from Section 16.04(E) of the wife as mortgagors, to Wells Fargo Bank, Improvement Authority and any Additional Bonds or Notes of the Union County execution or acknowledgment and delivery of any other document, instrument or closing Zoning Ordinance: (i) The Applicant pro- N.A. recorded on 05/19/2004 in Book Improvement Authority” adopted by the Authority prior to the issuance of the Bond (the certificate, including without limitation, bring down certificates concerning the County poses to install the three wall signs de- 10671 of Mortgages for Union County, “Initial Bond Resolution” and any amendments or supplements thereto in accordance Letter, which the Authorized Officer, after consultation with the Consultants, deems scribed above, where the Zoning Ordi- Page 0847 which Mortgage was assigned with the terms thereof may be collectively referred to as the “Bond Resolution”); and necessary, desirable or convenient in connection with this contemplated transaction, and nance at Section 16.04(E) permits one to the plaintiff, Federal Home Loan Mort- WHEREAS, the payment of the principal of and interests on the 2007 Bonds are the Board of Freeholders hereby directs the Authorized Officer to execute or acknowl- wall sign over a main entrance for a non- gage Corporation by Assignment Of Mort- secured by a Deficiency Agreement by and among the County, the Trustee for the 2007 edge, attest and affix the seal to any such documents, instruments or closing certificates, residential use and a second sign where a gage which is unrecorded at this time; and Bonds and the Authority ( the “Acquisition of 10 Cherry Street Deficiency Agreement, the authorization of which actions shall be conclusively evidenced by the execution or building is located on a corner lot (for a (2) to recover possession of, and con- Series 2007 Bonds”); and acknowledgment, attestation, affixation and delivery, as the case may be, thereof by such maximum of two signs). (ii) The Applicant cerns premises commonly known as 814 WHEREAS, the Authority has made application, on behalf of the County, to the Local persons. Such closing certificates shall include, without limitation, (a) a determination proposes to install the wall sign along Summit Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey Finance Board in the Division of Local Government Services of the Department of that any information provided by the County in connection with the preparation and Central Avenue at a height of 12.5 feet to 07090. Community Affairs of the State (the “Local Finance Board”) for the Local Finance Board’s distribution of the (i) Preliminary Official Statement is “deemed final” for the purposes and the bottom of the sign, where the Zoning If you are unable to obtain an attorney, review of the financing, including, inter alia, the Acquisition of 10 Cherry Street Deficiency within the meaning of Rule 15c2-12 and (ii) Official Statement constitutes a final Official Ordinance at Section 16.04(E)(2)(b) re- you may communicate with the New Jer- Agreement and the Guaranty; and Statement for the purposes and within the meaning of Rule 15c2-12, (b) a determination quires that the installation height not ex- sey Bar Association by calling 732-249- WHEREAS, in accordance with the terms of Section 37 of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A- that the Continuing Disclosure Agreement complies with Rule 15c2-12, (c) a determina- ceed 12 feet. (iii) The wall signs to be 5000. You may also contact the Lawyer 80) and the Guaranty, the County shall be obligated, if necessary, to levy ad valorem tion that any information provided by or on behalf of the County or relating to the County, installed along Central Avenue and Quimby Referral Service of the County of venue by taxes upon all the taxable property within the County without limitation as to rate or the Project, the Financing Documents or the transactions contemplated thereby in Street façades are proposed to be ap- calling 908-353-4715. If you cannot afford amount to make the timely payment of the principal of (including mandatory sinking fund connection with the preparation and distribution of the Preliminary Official Statement and proximately 13 feet-7 1/8 inches in width an attorney, you may communicate with installments, if any) and interest on the 2007 Bonds; and the Official Statement complies with Section 10 and Rule 10b-5 thereunder, of the where the Zoning Ordinance at Section the Legal Services office of the County of WHEREAS, in order to market and sell the 2007 Bonds , (i) the Authority shall issue Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and (d) any representations, warranties, covenants, 16.04(E)(2)(c) limits the horizontal dimen- venue by calling 908-354-4340. a Preliminary Official Statement (the “POS”) and a final Official Statement (the “OS”) , (ii) certificates or instruments required by any issuer of a municipal bond insurance policy sion of the signs to 10 feet or 75% of the Hugo Alves Araujo, his heirs, devisees, the Authority shall enter into a negotiated sale of the 2007 Bonds with one or more or any other form of credit enhancement securing all or a portion of the Bonds or the issuer width of the façade, whichever is less. The and personal representatives, and his, underwriters (collectively, the “Underwriter”) pursuant to the terms of a bond purchase of a rating on all or a portion thereof. Applicant shall also seek any additional their or any of their successors in right, title agreement (the “BPA”), (iii) the Authority, the County and the trustee for the 2007 Bonds, Section 7. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, it is expressly variances or waivers as may be deemed and interest are made party defendants to or any successor thereto in accordance with the terms of the Bond Resolution (the agreed and understood that the Authority may issue the Bonds in one or several series, necessary in connection with this applica- this foreclosure action because executed “Trustee”) shall enter into a Continuing Disclosure Agreement (the “Continuing Disclo- accordance with one or more Preliminary Official Statement(s) and Official Statement(s), tion. plaintiff’s obligation and mortgage being sure Agreement”) upon the issuance of the 2007 Bonds if necessary, convenient, useful Continuing Disclosure Agreement(s), Guaranty(s), County Letter(s), Acquisition of 10 The application and plans for which ap- foreclosed herein and may be liable for or desirable in connection with Rule 15c2-12 promulgated by the Securities and Cherry Street Deficiency Agreement, Series 2007 Bonds and Financing Document(s) proval is being sought are available for any deficiency and because the owners of Exchange Commission Act of 1934, as amended, or any successor rule or regulation and in accordance with one or more plans of financing. public inspection in the Office of the Town record of the mortgaged premises being thereto (“Rule 15c2-12”), and (iv) the County and the Authority shall take such actions Section 8. This ordinance shall take effect at the time and in the manner prescribed Engineer, 959 North Avenue West, foreclosed herein and for any lien, claim or and shall authorize, execute or acknowledge, as the case may be, and deliver such other by law. Westfield, New Jersey, and are available interest may have in, to or against the documents, instruments or certificates as Bond Counsel to the Authority and to the Section 9. A public hearing shall be held on this ordinance on April 19, 2007, at 7 P.M. for inspection Monday through Friday, mortgaged premises. County deem necessary, convenient, useful or desirable in order to issue the 2007 at the Administration Building, 6th Floor, Elizabeth, New Jersey. during normal municipal business hours. THEODORE J. FETTER, Clerk Bonds (collectively, the “Certificate”); and Section 10. The Clerk of the Board is hereby directed to publish and post notice of this This notice is given pursuant to N.J.S.A. Superior Court of New Jersey WHEREAS, in order to induce the prospective purchasers of the 2007 Bonds to ordinance as required by law. 40:55D-1 et seq. All interested persons ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN purchase same, the 2007 Bonds shall otherwise be secured by a guaranty ordinance of Section 11. Upon the adoption hereof, the Clerk of the Board of Freeholders shall may attend and be heard at the aforesaid Attorneys At Law the County, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteeing the principal of and interest on forward certified copies of this ordinance to the County Manager, County Counsel, hearing. 200 Sheffield Street, Suite 301 the 2007 Bonds , all pursuant to Section 37 of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A-80); and Executive Director of the Authority, and the Law Office of John G. Hudak, Esq., LLC, DAY PITNEY LLP P.O. Box 1024 WHEREAS, the Authority has made application to the Local Finance Board in the Bond Counsel to the Authority. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 26, 2007 Page 21 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Legal Advertising PUBLIC NOTICE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Legal Advertising PUBLIC NOTICE DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES UNION COUNTY BOARD 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 TOWN OF WESTFIELD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD PUBLIC NOTICE Date Adopted: 4/19/07 Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 UNION COUNTY BOARD The Westfield Planning Board will meet UNION COUNTY BOARD Public Notice is hereby given that the A.M. on 5/15/07, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS on May 7, 2007 in Council Chambers in OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD the Westfield Municipal Building, 425 East under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the TRAINING ROOM-B, 2nd Floor E &O Building, NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ers has awarded a contract without com- New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey Date Adopted: 4/19/07 Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at Date Adopted: 4/19/07 petitive bidding as a Professional Service 08625; for: Public Notice is hereby given that the 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider the follow- Public Notice is hereby given that the pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ing application: Bridge Preventive Maintenance Contract 2007, Route 78, Warren, Hunterdon, Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- contract and the resolution authorizing it Somerset, Union, and Essex Counties; 100 % State; DP NO: 06403 ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as a Professional Service 06-38 419 SOUTH AVENUE, WEST, are available for public inspection in the petitive bidding as a Professional Service LLC, BLOCK 3003, LOT 5, SEEK- Office of the Clerk of the Board. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This ING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL 17:27. Pursuant to P.L. 2005, C. 51 the awarded bidder must provide a completed contract and the resolution authorizing it RESOLUTION NO: 2007-374 contract and the resolution authorizing it SITE PLAN APPROVAL. APPLI- Contractor Certification and Disclosure of Political Contribution Form(s) within are available for public inspection in the AWARDED TO: Christina Strong, are available for public inspection in the CANT SEEKS TO CONSTRUCT fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders must Office of the Clerk of the Board. Esq., Belle Mead, New Jersey Office of the Clerk of the Board. A DECK AND STAIRS ON THE be registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, SERVICES: to provide legal services RESOLUTION NO: 2007-392 REAR OF THE BUILDING. Business Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of RESOLUTION NO: 2007-377 AWARDED TO: Samuel Stothoff Co., concerning several regulatory and reim- valid business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the AWARDED TO: Proquest Information Inc., Flemington, New Jersey Plans and application are on file in the bursement matters at Runnells Special- “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. and Learning, Chicago, Illinois SERVICES: for the repair of irrigation Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North ized Hospital 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of SERVICES: for databases for Union pumps at the Union County Golf Courses Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and PERIOD: April 1, 2007- May 31, 2007 Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time if bid. The awarded bidder must provide proof County Libraries COSTS: in an amount not to exceed of may be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed of PWCR within fourteen (14) days from the award date. COSTS: in the amount of $114,035. $20,000. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $10,000. The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 Nicole L. DiRado Nicole L. DiRado Kenneth B. Marsh Nicole L. DiRado U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Secretary Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to 1 T - 4/26/07, The Leader Fee: $18.87 1 T - 4/26/07, The Leader Fee: $19.89 1 T - 4/26/07, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T - 4/26/07, The Leader Fee: $22.44 submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To Mary McEnerney, CRS, GRI, SRES subscribe follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be NJAR Circle of Excellence Award inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the following locations: Gold Level: 1997-2006, Platinum: 2005 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70W Mt. 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To subscribe follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected (BUT NOT OB- TAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the following locations: 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70W Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 3 T - 4/19/07, 4/26/07 and 5/3/07, The Leader Fee: $198.30 This Westfield treasure, custom built in 1939, is affectionately known as “The Bermuda House”. Set on three quarters of an acre of impressive grounds in the heart of historic Wychwood. A rolling front lawn and a brick courtyard lead to the graceful Living Room which showcases a OPEN HOUSES handsome stone fireplace. 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Newly Listed . . . 825 Tice Place, Westfield WESTFIELD This captivating 3 bed, 3 full bath bungalow is nestled on a 300’ deep lot nearby town, transportation, schools and park. An open front porch welcomes you to a $1,449,900 large living room with stone fireplace, sunny den, formal dining room and updated kitchen with cherry cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Three bedrooms and two full baths complete the first floor. A beautifully finished Wonderful new home built with great attention basement provides ample entertaining space as well as full bath, laundry and workshop. An in-ground sprinkler system, lush landscaping, deck, new driveway to detail on deep lot featuring an open front and detached garage complete this special home. Asking $679,900. (Directions: porch; 2 story entry Foyer; formal Living and Central or Rahway to Grove to Tice) Dining Rooms; Kitchen w/center island and eating area open to Family Room w/fireplace; Master Bedroom suite with walk in closet and private bathroom; 2nd floor laundry; and multi zone heating and cooling. Great location close to town and across from playground!

WESTFIELD $975,000 414 Tremont Avenue, Westfield Every detail in the charming six bedroom three and one half bath Colonial Stately 4 Bedroom 3 ½ bath Center Hall has been updated with meticulous attention to detail. The recently completed Colonial nestled on beautiful grounds eat-in kitchen boasts cherry cabinetry and an inviting center island around graciously appointed with an entry Foyer which to gather. An outsized deck is accessed through sliding glass doors in the kitchen. The bedrooms on the second floor are large with generous closets. flanked by a Living Room w/fpl w/access to The third floor works well as an au-pair suite or a special room for a teenager porch; Formal Dining Room; Eat-In Kitchen; and has two bedrooms, full bath, ample closets and storage. The basement windows provide ample light with separate rooms for exercise and laundry. Master Bedroom with full bath and walk in The property is nicely landscaped and there is an oversized two-car garage. closet area; first floor Bedroom/Den w/adjacent The home is heated by four zone gas/hot water heat and three zone central air full bath; Recreation Room w/powder room; conditioning. Town and public transportation are nearby. Offered at $999,000. (Directions: North Avenue to South Euclid to Tremont) and 2 car attached Garage. Other amenities include a sprinkler system, alarm system, newer furnace and hot water heater. Heidi-Ann Mucci SALES REPRESENTATIVE 908-347-0341 (Cell) FRANK D. ISOLDI Broker / Sales Associate [email protected] #1 Listing Agent - Westfield Office 2004-2006 NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award: 1993-2006 Platinum Level: 2003-2006 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE 2 Alden Street • Cranford Direct Dial: 908-301-2038 © 2007 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. (908) 276-7888 An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. www.marckelleyrealtors.com WESTFIELD OFFICE • 209 CENTRAL AVENUE • 908-233-5555 Page 22 Thursday, April 26, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION OPEN HOUSE MOVING SALE ESL TEACHER ADMIN ASST / BOOKKEEPER SUNDAY 29TH, 11AM-5PM Sun. Apr 29, 10 am-4 pm The Westfield Adult School is look- Investigations firm seeks pt/ft 230 GOLFEDGE, WESTFIELD 14 Round Hill Road ing for enthusiastic person to join office administrator. Person will be SCOTCH PLAINS CLASSIFIEDS our team of ESL teachers. Prior MS Word / Excel & QB proficient. Location: Furniture, mattresses, house- teaching experience helpful, but Clean criminal record a must. exquisite col-de-sac in hold items, lamps & more not necessary. We will supply the Fax resumes to (908) 232-4351. desirable Wychwood area. 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(908) 705-2535 on May 7, 2007 in Council Chambers in resume and clips to: UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS CIRCULATION the Westfield Municipal Building, Westfield, ORDINANCE NO 645-2007 New Jersey, at 7:30 p.m. to hear and www.goleader.com [email protected] INTRO 3/29/2007 consider the following application: PUBLIC NOTICE FINAL ADOPT 4/19/2007 07-03(V) Raymond E. Luck, Jr. and TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS was introduced and passed on first reading by the Board of Chosen Freeholders at a Kathleen F. Luck, 541 Edgar REGULAR MEETING on March 29th 2007, and said Ordinance has been published with NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the Road and Henry N. Andrews III, Christie, Menendez To Speak at Event Notice of Introduction there of and of the time and place fixed for its further consideration regular meeting of the Township Council 533 Edgar Road seek minor and the Board has duly held a hearing thereof and has given all persons interested an of the Township of Scotch Plains held on subdivision and associated vari- opportunity to be heard. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of April 24, 2007 the 2007 LOCAL MUNICI- TRENTON — The League of will speak on May 5 at 7 pm. He will ances and waivers. This prop- Chosen Freeholders that said Ordinance be and the same hereby is finally passed and PAL BUDGET OF THE TOWNSHIP OF erty is located in the RS-6 Zone. Women Voters of New Jersey will discuss his perspective on political adopted, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ordinance published herewith has SCOTCH PLAINS was duly passed on The proposed subdivision will hold their 57th Biennial Convention corruption in New Jersey based on his been finally adopted on April 19th 2007, and the 20 day period of limitations within which second and final reading. divide two residential lots into a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such Ordinance can be com- Barbara Riepe from May 4 to 6, at the Crown Plaza experience as a United States attorney three residential lots. All lots are menced has begun to run from the date of first publication of this statement. Township Clerk Hotel in Monroe Township. Senator and how he sees ordinary citizens and located in Block 2909. The ap- Nicole L. DiRado Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 4/26/07, The Times Fee: $10.71 plicants seek to divide Lot Robert Menendez and U.S. Attorney groups like the League of Women 11.01.01 (541 Edgar Road) and ORDINANCE PROVIDING THE CONSENT OF THE BOARD OF CHOSEN PUBLIC NOTICE Chris Christie will be the guest speak- Voters contributing to the process of Lot 10.01.1 (533 Edgar Road) FREEHOLDERS OF THE COUNTY OF UNION TO THE ISSUANCE BY THE ers. The theme of the convention is improving state government. into the following three lots: Lot UNION COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT BOROUGH OF FANWOOD “Stand Up and Be Counted” and the The League of Women Voters of 11.01.1.1 (where existing house BONDS IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $1,275,000 AS FINANC- A Meeting of the Caboose Committee of weekend will be attended by League New Jersey is a non-partisan political will remain), Lot 10.01.1.2 (va- ING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF 10 CHERRY STREET PROJECT TO BE the Borough of Fanwood has been sched- cant lot on which a single family UNDERTAKEN BY THE AUTHORITY. uled for April 30, 2007, to discuss the leaders and members from around organization that was founded in April house will eventually be con- WHEREAS, the Union County Improvement Authority (the “Authority”) has been duly installation of the Caboose. The meeting the state. 1920 as a successor to the New Jersey structed) and Lot 10.01.1.1 created by an ordinance of the Board of Chosen Freeholders (the “Board of Freeholders”) will be at 7:00 pm, Mayor and Council Mr. Menendez will speak on Satur- Woman Suffrage Association. The (where existing house will re- of the County of Union, New Jersey (the “County”), as a public body corporate and politic Chambers, Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 main). day, May 5 at 1 p.m. about immigra- League encourages the informed and of the State of New Jersey (the “State”) pursuant to in accordance with the County North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New tion and its impact in New Jersey as active participation of citizens in gov- Applicants seek variances from the fol- Improvement Authorities Law, constituting Chapter 183 of the Pamphlet Laws of 1960 of Jersey 07023 lowing: the State, as amended and supplemented from time to time (the “Act”); and Official action will be taken. well as to share his experiences as a ernment and influences public policy List of New C40:55D-70c Variances WHEREAS, the Authority is authorized under the provisions of the Act to acquire real Eleanor McGovern United States senator in working to through education and advocacy. The Requested for Proposed Lot 11.01.1.1 estate within the County by lease or purchase and to construct, reconstruct and Borough Clerk ensure that New Jersey receives its goal of the League of Women Voters Section 11.09.E.1 of the Land Use Ordi- rehabilitate improvements thereon; and 1 T - 4/26/07, The Times Fee: $12.24 fair share of federal money. is to empower citizens to shape better nance. Ordinance requires minimum lot WHEREAS, the Authority had previously authorized ARD Appraisal Company to area of 6,000 square feet. Proposed is undertake an appraisal of 10 Cherry Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey (the “Property”) in PUBLIC NOTICE The banquet speaker, Mr. Christie, communities worldwide. 5,900 square feet. order to asxertain the market value of said Property; and TOWN OF WESTFIELD Section 11.09.E.2 of the Land Use Ordi- WHEREAS, the Authority has received a copy of the appraisal for the Property and PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING BOARD nance. Ordinance requires minimum lot determined that it is in the best interest of the Authority to acquire the Property (the NOTICE OF HEARING NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION area within 120 feet of lot depth of 6,000 “Project”); and DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES square feet. Proposed is 5,900 square WHEREAS, the Authority has determined that in order to acquire the Property the The Westfield Planning Board will meet 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 feet. Authority will issue not to exceed $1,275,000 of its “Revenue Bonds, Series 2007” on Monday, May 7, 2007 in Council Cham- TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 Section 11.09.E.4 of the Land Use Ordi- (Acquisition of 10 Cherry Street) (the “2007 Bonds”), and to induce the prospective bers in the Westfield Municipal Building, nance. Ordinance requires minimum lot purchasers of the 2007 Bonds of the Authority issued for the Project to purchase the 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 depth of 120 feet. Proposed is 118 feet. same, it will be necessary that payment of the principal of (including sinking fund Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider A.M. on 5/17/07, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified Section 11.09.E.5 of the Land Use Ordi- installments, if any) and interest on the herein defined 2007 Bonds be secured by a full a request for an amendment to a Resolu- under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the TRAINING ROOM-B, 2nd Floor E &O Building, nance. Ordinance requires established faith and credit, unconditional and irrevocable guaranty of the County in accordance with tion adopted by the Westfield Planning New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey front yard depth of 28.08 feet. Proposed is a guaranty ordinance to be finally adopted by the governing body of the County and a Board on April 3, 2006 (the “Resolution’) 08625; for: 29.72 feet. guaranty certificate executed on the face of each Bond upon the issuance thereof by an with respect to an application for prelimi- Route I-278 - Jurisdiction Resurfacing Contract No. 000064150; From East of Section 11.09.E.6 of the Land Use Ordi- authorized officer of the County (the “Guaranty”), all in accordance with Section 37 nary and final site plan approval and vari- Route US 1&9 to the Port Authority of NY-NJ, City of Linden & Elizabeth, nance. Ordinance requires minimum side (“Section 37”) of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A-80) and other applicable law; and ance relief by 751 Central Avenue, LLC Union County; 100 % State; DP NO: 07126 yard of 10 feet. Proposed is 9.50 feet. WHEREAS, the Authority will issue its “Revenue Bonds, Series 2007” (Acquisition of (the “Applicant”) relative to premises known Section 11.09.E.10 of the Land Use 10 Cherry Street) “ to provide financing for the acquisition and improvement of the as 751 Central Avenue, and shown as Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. Ordinance. Ordinance requires maximum Property; and Block 4001, Lot 96.01 on the Tax Map of 17:27. Pursuant to P.L. 2005, C. 51 the awarded bidder must provide a completed coverage of building without deck of 20%. WHEREAS, the 2007 Bonds have such other terms as shall be set forth in that certain the Town of Westfield (the “Property”). Contractor Certification and Disclosure of Political Contribution Form(s) within Proposed is 26.4%. Resolution authorizing the issuance of the “Union County Improvement Authority The Resolution allowed the construc- fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders must Section 13.01.G.1.b of the Land Use Revenue Bonds, Series 2007 (Acquisition of 10 Cherry Street) of the Union County tion of a third story of an existing two-story be registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum Improvement Authority and any Additional Bonds or Notes of the Union County building (the “Building”) at the Property Business Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of side yard accessory structures of 5 feet. Improvement Authority” adopted by the Authority prior to the issuance of the Bond (the and the construction of a three-story addi- valid business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the Proposed is 2.22 feet. “Initial Bond Resolution” and any amendments or supplements thereto in accordance tion to the rear of the Building with an “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. Section 13.01.G.1.b of the Land Use with the terms thereof may be collectively referred to as the “Bond Resolution”); and existing detached garage to be demol- 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum WHEREAS, the payment of the principal of and interests on the 2007 Bonds are ished. The proposed renovated building Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time if bid. The awarded bidder must provide proof rear yard accessory structures of 5 feet. secured by a Deficiency Agreement by and among the County, the Trustee for the 2007 was to include a bank with two drive up of PWCR within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Proposed is 3.94 feet. Bonds and the Authority ( the “Acquisition of 10 Cherry Street Deficiency Agreement, lanes on the first floor, commercial and/or The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 List of New C40:55D-70c Variances Series 2007 Bonds”); and professional offices on the second floor U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the Requested for Proposed Lot 10.01.1.2 WHEREAS, the Authority has made application, on behalf of the County, to the Local and three residential apartments on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to Section 11.09.E.1 of the Land Use Ordi- Finance Board in the Division of Local Government Services of the Department of third floor. The existing parking on the submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on nance. Ordinance requires minimum lot Community Affairs of the State (the “Local Finance Board”) for the Local Finance Board’s Property was to be expanded and the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. area of 6,000 square feet. Proposed is review of the financing, including, inter alia, the Acquisition of 10 Cherry Street Deficiency reconfigured and various other improve- Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at 5,900 square feet. Agreement and the Guaranty; and ments related to drainage, landscaping, Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To Section 11.09.E.2 of the Land Use Ordi- WHEREAS, in accordance with the terms of Section 37 of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A- lighting and signage, etc were also ap- subscribe follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents nance. Ordinance requires minimum lot 80) and the Guaranty, the County shall be obligated, if necessary, to levy ad valorem proved. and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are area within 120 feet of lot depth of 6,000 taxes upon all the taxable property within the County without limitation as to rate or The Resolution also granted variances directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be square feet. Proposed is 5,900 square amount to make the timely payment of the principal of (including mandatory sinking fund from the following provisions of the Zoning inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field feet. installments, if any) and interest on the 2007 Bonds; and Ordinance of the Town of Westfield: Offices at the following locations: Section 11.09.E.4 of the Land Use Ordi- WHEREAS, in order to market and sell the 2007 Bonds , (i) the Authority shall issue Maximum coverage by improvements, 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70W nance. Ordinance requires minimum lot a Preliminary Official Statement (the “POS”) and a final Official Statement (the “OS”) , (ii) Section 11.28G.11; Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ depth of 120 feet. Proposed is 118 feet. the Authority shall enter into a negotiated sale of the 2007 Bonds with one or more Maximum height of wall signs, Sections 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 List of New C40:55D-70c Variances underwriters (collectively, the “Underwriter”) pursuant to the terms of a bond purchase 16.04E.1b and 16.04E.2b; 3 T - 4/19/07, 4/26/07 and 5/3/07, The Leader Fee: $205.02 Requested for Proposed Lot 10.01.1.1 agreement (the “BPA”), (iii) the Authority, the County and the trustee for the 2007 Bonds, Maximum number of parking spaces, Section 11.09.E.1 of the Land Use Ordi- or any successor thereto in accordance with the terms of the Bond Resolution (the Sections 17.02A.1, 17.02B and 17.02C; PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE nance. Ordinance requires minimum lot “Trustee”) shall enter into a Continuing Disclosure Agreement (the “Continuing Disclo- Yard location of off-street parking NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION area of 6,000 square feet. Proposed is sure Agreement”) upon the issuance of the 2007 Bonds if necessary, convenient, useful spaces, Section 17.03B.5; DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 5,900 square feet. or desirable in connection with Rule 15c2-12 promulgated by the Securities and Minimum setback from residential zone 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 Section 11.09.E.2 of the Land Use Ordi- Exchange Commission Act of 1934, as amended, or any successor rule or regulation for driveways and parking areas, Section TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 nance. Ordinance requires minimum lot thereto (“Rule 15c2-12”), and (iv) the County and the Authority shall take such actions 17.03C.3; area within 120 feet of lot depth of 6,000 and shall authorize, execute or acknowledge, as the case may be, and deliver such other Minimum setback from non-residential Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 square feet. Proposed is 5,900 square documents, instruments or certificates as Bond Counsel to the Authority and to the zone for driveways and parking areas, A.M. on 5/10/07, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified feet. County deem necessary, convenient, useful or desirable in order to issue the 2007 Section 17.03C.5; under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the TRAINING ROOM-B, 2nd Floor E &O Building, Section 11.09.E.4 of the Land Use Ordi- Bonds (collectively, the “Certificate”); and Maximum illumination level at residen- New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey nance. Ordinance requires minimum lot WHEREAS, in order to induce the prospective purchasers of the 2007 Bonds to tial property line, Section 17.10C; 08625; for: depth of 120 feet. Proposed is 118 feet. purchase same, the 2007 Bonds shall otherwise be secured by a guaranty ordinance of Screening of parking areas, Sections Sprinfield Avenue over NJ Transit Morristown Line, Contract No. UNI985270; Section 11.09.E.5 of the Land Use Ordi- the County, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteeing the principal of and interest on 17.11, 17.11A, 17.11B and 17.11C (the Bridge Rehabilitation; City of Summit, Union County; 100 % State; DP NO: 07122 nance. Ordinance requires established the 2007 Bonds , all pursuant to Section 37 of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A-80); and “Bulk Variances”) front yard depth of 28.20 feet. Proposed is WHEREAS, the Authority has made application to the Local Finance Board in the Applicant is seeking an amendment to Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. 25.89 feet. Division of Local Government Services of the Department of Community Affairs of the the Resolution allowing the demolition of 17:27. Pursuant to P.L. 2005, C. 51 the awarded bidder must provide a completed Section 11.09.E.6 of the Land Use Ordi- State (the “Local Finance Board”) for the Local Finance Board’s review of the Project; and the Building and the construction of a new Contractor Certification and Disclosure of Political Contribution Form(s) within nance. Ordinance requires minimum side WHEREAS, the Authority believes: (i) it is in the public interest to accomplish such building with the same dimensions as the fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders must yard of 10 feet. Proposed is 8.54 feet and purpose; (ii) said purpose is for the health, wealth, convenience or betterment of the existing Building together with the ap- be registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, 8.73 feet. inhabitants of the County; (iii) the amounts to be expended for said purpose are not proved third story addition thereto and the Business Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of Section 11.09.E.10 of the Land Use unreasonable or exorbitant; and (iv) the proposal is an efficient and feasible means of approved three-story addition to the rear valid business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the Ordinance. Ordinance requires maximum providing services for the needs of the inhabitants of the County and will not create an and a re-affirmation of the Bulk Variances “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. coverage of building without deck of 20%. undue financial burden to be placed upon the Authority or the Participants. granted in connection with the Resolution. 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of Proposed is 22%. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLD- Variances, waivers or exceptions from Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time if bid. The awarded bidder must provide proof Section 13.01.G.1.b of the Land Use ERS OF THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY, as follows: certain site plan details or relief for require- of PWCR within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum Section 1. In accordance with Section 13 and all other applicable law, the Board of ments may be sought as appropriate. The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 side yard accessory structures of 5 feet. Freeholders hereby consents to (i) the Project and the financing of same, (ii) the The application form, plans and other U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the Proposed is 2.49 feet. execution and delivery by the Authority of the Bond Resolution, the Bond Documents, the documentation related to the application Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to Further variances, waivers or excep- Deficiency Agreement, Continuing Disclosure Agreements, and such other documents are on file in the office of the Town Engi- submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on tions from certain subdivision details or as necessary and reasonable for the transaction (the “Financing Documents”), which neer, 959 North Avenue West, Westfield, the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. relief from requirements of the Westfield documents shall be filed with the Clerk of the Board prior to the issuance of any Bonds, New Jersey and may be inspected during Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Land Use Ordinance may also be sought (iii) the adoption by the Authority of the Bond Resolution, and (iv) the issuance, sale and normal business hours on Monday through Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To as appropriate. delivery of the Bonds to effect such purpose. The consent hereto given to the Financing Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. subscribe follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents Plans and application are on file in the Documents contemplates the insertion of the final financing terms. Arthur P. Attenasio, Esquire and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect at the time and in the manner provided by Attorney for Applicant directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and law. Arthur Attenasio, LLC inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field may be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 Section 3. Upon the adoption hereof, the Clerk of the Board of Freeholders shall 324 East Broad Street Offices at the following locations: a.m. to 4:30 p.m. forward certified copies of this ordinance to the County Manager, County Counsel, P.O. Box 490 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70W William B. Butler, Esq. Executive Director of the Authority, and the Law Office of John G. Hudak, Esq., LLC, Westfield, New Jersey 07091-0490 Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ Attorney for Applicants Bond Counsel to the Authority. (908) 233-6013 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 1 T - 4/26/07, The Leader Fee: $99.96 1 T - 4/26/07, The Leader Fee: $192.78 1 T - 4/26/07, The Leader Fee: $68.85 3 T - 4/12/07, 4/19/07 and 4/26/07, The Leader Fee: $198.90 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 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The Union County exceed 18 inches in height, width or Board of Chosen Freeholders invites depth, including the base. artists who are 60 years or older and Where necessary, pictures must be currently residing within Union protected with glass, Plexiglas, Mylar County, to exhibit an original work or other clear material and must have that was created within the last three screws in the back ready for hanging. years. Entrants may either be ama- On pieces over 24 inches, Plexiglas is teurs or professionals in status and strongly recommended. must pre-register. The Union County Senior Art Show The exhibit will be on display from is a joint program of the Office of Thursday, June 21, through Friday, Cultural and Heritage Affairs and the July 20, in the atrium of the Division on Aging. It is funded in part Elizabethtown Gas Company, located by a grant from the New Jersey State at 1085 Morris Avenue in Union, Council on the Arts, Department of across from Kean University. State, a partner agency of the Na- YOUNG VIOLINIST…Christopher Hillenbrand of Mountainside, a fourth grader THE SHADOWLAWN KNOWS...The May 5 Tour of Notable Homes, given by at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison, impressed family, friends and Professionals are those who have tional Endowment for the Arts. The Friends of Westfield Symphony, is a “key element of the funding mix that’s faculty with his violin performance of Adolf Huber’s Concertino No. IV, Opus 8 sold the type of art entered in the For an application, or further infor- necessary to operate the orchestra,” WSO music director Daivd Wroe said. The during the school’s music recital on April 15. Christopher is the son of Gerald and exhibition through commercial chan- mation, please call the Union County tour will feature this Shadowlawn Tudor-style home, circa 1929. Chen-Yen Hillenbrand of Mountainside. nels, exhibited in a professional gal- Office of Cultural and Heritage Af- lery, and held a professional mem- fairs at (908) 558-2550 or e-mail bership in a guild or association. [email protected]. New Jersey WSO Friends’ Home Tour Books Show Model-T Birth; The following are categories of eli- Relay users can dial 711. Applications gible work: acrylic; craft (one-of-a- must be received by Monday, June 4. Struggles Against Nazis kind original creations only, no craft Features Shadowlawn Tudor kits, molds or wearable fiber art); WF’s Michael Sherry WESTFIELD – An elegant “The Home Tour is a key element WESTFIELD – The Town Book Rooftop.” She was born shortly be- digital imagery (artwork generated Shadowlawn Tudor-style home, circa of the funding mix that’s necessary to Store in Westfield will host two meet fore the beginning of World War II in or altered using computer graphics To Perform in Big River 1929, with a Tuscan dimension is one operate the orchestra,” said David and greet book signings on Saturday, the region of the Carpathian Moun- software, including digitally-altered WESTFIELD – This summer, of the special homes to appear on the Wroe, music director of the WSO. April 28. tains known as Lemkovyna, now part original photographs with outcome Westfield resident Michael Sherry May 5 Tour of Notable Homes to be “The ‘Friends’ have been true to their From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.,visitors can of Poland. not obtainable in a traditional dark- will perform in Big River at the Mill given by The Friends of Westfield name in this respect since the group’s meet Feather Schwartz Foster, author “Blossoms on a Rooftop” is the room setting); Drawing (including Mountain Theatre in Roanoke, Va. Symphony, according to Sharon very inception. Supplemental of “T: An Auto Biography,” a story of her early life, first as a child pencil, pen, and ink); mixed media Michael is a 2004 graduate of Zydney, co-chairman of the endeavor. fundraising is critical because only children’s “chapter” book, suitable forced to grow up much too fast by (combines two or more media, no one Westfield High School, a 2006 alum- “This home is so warm and charm- about a third of our revenue comes for 8 to 12 year olds or grades 3 to 8. the horrors of Nazi occupation, then of which clearly predominates; in- nus of The American Musical and ing it must be seen to be appreciated. from the sale of tickets.” People can take a journey through as a young girl caught up in Vistula cludes collage and assemblage); oil; Dramatic Academy in New York City, The owners are only the third family Mrs. Zydney said the Westfield area America’s history beginning with the (Akcja Wisla), and finally as in immi- pastel; photography (includes color, and presently attends Elon Univer- to have lived here, and they have just is one of only a few smaller commu- birth of the Model-T Ford in the early grant teen trying to make a new life black and white or tinted photographs sity in North Carolina in pursuit of his completed a most fabulous renova- nities nationwide that has a profes- 1920s and continuing on to the present for herself in the United States. taken with a film-based or digital Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Mu- tion project while still maintaining sional symphony orchestra. She said, during epic times of growth and The Town Book Store is located at camera); print (includes etching, dry sical Theatre. the character of this unique struc- “It’s truly a community treasure add- change in America. 270 East Broad Street (corner of East point and intaglio); sculpture (de- Michael has appeared in Two Lords ture,” she said. ing to the quality of life here.” Appearing from 2 to 4 p.m. is Broad and Elmer Streets). Anyone signed in 3-dimensions, carved or and a Lady, a historical documentary, Mrs. Zydney said tour participants Five outstanding Westfield homes Cranford resident Luba Czerhoniak unable to attend these events can call constructed in any medium, abstract and The Weekend, an independent would be interested to see the ingle- will be open to the public. Included Fedash, author of “Blossoms on a The Town Book Store at (908) 233- or figurative, painted or unpainted); film. Additionally, Michael presently nook fireplace original to the home, on the tour will be musical entertain- PUBLIC NOTICE 3535 and reserve an autographed and watercolor. appears at Elon University in Peggy, a the recently expanded and updated ment, the popular sale of Mother’s copy. UNION COUNTY BOARD Hanging artwork, craft and photos concept version of a new musical, Tuscan-inspired kitchen, with its Day plants and refreshments. Tickets OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE must be no more than 38 inches and and Big Love, a modern Greek play. warm terra-cotta and golden-beige are selling fast. The public is advised NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD no less than 11 inches in height and color scheme, and a covered porch to purchase tickets early as the event Date Adopted: 4/19/07 UNION COUNTY BOARD where on a wonderful summer is frequently sold out. Public Notice is hereby given that the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD evening, one can hear the gentle wa- Tickets for the Tour of Notable ers has awarded a contract without com- Date Adopted: 4/19/07 NOTICE OF AWARD OF EXTRAORDI- ter sounds of the nearby aqua feature. Homes are $25 if purchased prior to petitive bidding as a Professional Service Public Notice is hereby given that the NARY UNSPECIFIED SERVICES BY Another feature of the home, ac- May 5, when the price will be $30. In pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS cording to Mrs. Zydney, is its new Westfield, ticket outlets include The contract and the resolution authorizing it ers has awarded a contract without com- are available for public inspection in the petitive bidding as a Professional Service CONTRACTOR: Warner Communica- two-door garage that faithfully re- WSO office, Poppyfields, The Town Office of the Clerk of the Board. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This tions Co., Inc., 239 Lorraine Avenue, produces the original masonary, slate Bank locations, Baron’s Drugs, The contract and the resolution authorizing it Upper Montclair, New Jersey 07043 RESOLUTION NO: 2007-398 roof and shingles that adorn the home. Town Book Store, Coldwell Banker are available for public inspection in the NATURE OF SERVICE: For the re- amending (Resolution No. 2007-113) Office of the Clerk of the Board. moval of console furniture and installation The landscaped gardens include a Realtors, Burgdorff Realtors and AWARDED TO: Schenck, Price, Smith of cabinetry and furniture for future elec- patio for family dining, a covered Weichert Realtors. & King, Morristown, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO: 2007-395 tronics installation for the Police Depart- seating area and a waterfall. In Mountainside, tickets are avail- SERVICES: special counsel in the mat- amending (Resolution No. 1324-2004) ment. ter entitled Edgardo Ortiz v.UC, et als. AWARDED TO: Watson & Henry As- DURATION: Completion of above. The Tour of Notable Homes is a able at Christoffer’s Florist. Irman’s COSTS: for an additional amount of sociates, Bridgeton, New Jersey AMOUNT: $6,475 popular Westfield event given each Hallmark will have tickets available $5,000 for a new total contract Amount not SERVICES: for an additional change of THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT year to help support the programs of in Fanwood, and Martin Jeweler’s to exceed of $10,000. scope and increase in contract amount FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- the Westfield Symphony Orchestra. will sell tickets in Cranford. Nicole L. DiRado desired now to provide for design of emer- FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. Clerk of the Board of Freeholders gency stabilization measures, and to re- Barbara Riepe 1 T - 4/26/07, The Leader Fee: $21.42 work the construction documents into two Township Clerk See it all on the web in color . . . phases of work, increasing By $21,861.25 1 T - 4/26/07, The Times Fee: $17.34 Michael Sherry www.goleader.com PUBLIC NOTICE COSTS: for a new total contract amount $175,051.25 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Nicole L. DiRado CHANCERY DIVISION inhabitants of the County; (iii) the amounts to be expended for said purpose are not Clerk of the Board of Freeholders UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY unreasonable or exorbitant; and (iv) the proposal is an efficient and feasible means of 1 T - 4/26/07, The Leader Fee: $23.46 ORDINANCE NO 647-2007 DOCKET NO. F-9147-07 Intro 3/29/2007 providing services for the needs of the inhabitants of the County and will not create an LOAN NO. 83992230 Final Adopt 4/19/2007 undue financial burden to be placed upon the Authority or the Participants. PUBLIC NOTICE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT UNION COUNTY was introduced and passed on first reading by the Board of Chosen Freeholders at a COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of the full membership (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS REGULAR MEETING on March 29th 2007, and said Ordinance has been published with thereof affirmatively concurring) as follows: SANDREEN CARRINGTON ORDINANCE NO: 648-2007 Notice of Introduction there of and of the time and place fixed for its further consideration Section 1. Revenue Bonds, Series 2007 (Acquisition of 10 Cherry Street) are AND JOHN DOE, HUSBAND INTRO DATE: 4/19/2007 and the Board has duly held a hearing thereof and has given all persons interested an sometimes collectively referred to herein as the “2007 Bonds”. OF SANDREEN opportunity to be heard. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Section 2. This guaranty ordinance shall be adopted by the governing body of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CARRINGTON SAID NAME Chosen Freeholders that said Ordinance be and the same hereby is finally passed and County in the manner provided for adoption of a bond ordinance as provided in the Local following proposed Ordinance was intro- OF JOHN DOE BEING FICTI- adopted, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ordinance published herewith has Bond Law, constituting Chapter 169 of the Pamphlet Laws of 1960 of the State, as duced and passed on the first reading at a TIOUS. been finally adopted on April 19th 2007, and the 20 day period of limitations within which amended (the “Local Bond Law”), codified as N.J.S.A. 40A:2-1, et seq. Regular Meeting of the Board of Chosen a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such Ordinance can be com- Section 3. Pursuant to and in accordance with the terms of the Act, specifically Section YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND Freeholders of the County of Union, New menced has begun to run from the date of first publication of this statement. 37 of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A-80), the County is hereby authorized to and hereby shall REQUIRED to serve upon RALPH F. Jersey held on the 19th day of April, Nicole L. DiRado Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders unconditionally and irrevocably guarantee the punctual payment of the principal of CASALE & ASSOCIATES, LLC, plaintiff’s 2007 and said Ordinance will be taken up GUARANTY ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY (including sinking fund installments, if any) and interest on the Bond in an aggregate attorneys, whose address is 290 ROUTE for further consideration for final passage principal amount not exceeding $1,275,000, which Series 2007 Bonds are to be issued 46 WEST, DENVILLE, NEW JERSEY at a meeting of said Board to be held at its REGARDING THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON CERTAIN REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2007 (ACQUISITION OF 10 CHERRY to finance the Project as described in the preamble hereof, on such terms and conditions 07834, an Answer to the Complaint filed in meeting room in the Administration Build- as may be agreed to by and between the County and the Authority. Upon the a Civil Action, in which DEUTSCHE BANK ing, Elizabeth, New Jersey, on the 10th STREET) OF THE UNION COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $1,275,000 FOR endorsement of the 2007 Bonds referred to in Section 3 below, the County shall be NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS day of May 2007, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon unconditionally and irrevocably obligated to pay the principal of (including sinking fund TRUSTEE OF ARGENT SECURITIES, thereafter as said matter can be reached, THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ADDITIONAL SECURITY IN CONNEC- TION WITH THE AUTHORITY’S PROJECT installments, if any) and interest on the 2007 Bonds, when due, in the same manner and INC. ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH at which time and place all persons who to the same extent as in the case of bond issued by the County and accordingly, the CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-W1 UN- may be interested therein will be given an WHEREAS, the Union County Improvement Authority (the “Authority”) has been duly County shall be unconditionally and irrevocably obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon DER THE POOLING AND SERVICING opportunity to be heard concerning same. created by an ordinance of the Board of Chosen Freeholders (the “Board of Freeholders”) all the taxable property within the County for the payment thereof without limitation as to AGREEMENT DATED AS OF FEBRU- A copy of this Ordinance has been posted of the County of Union, New Jersey (the “County”), as a public body corporate and politic rate or amount when required under the provisions of applicable law. ARY 1, 2006, WITHOUT RECOURSE is on the Bulletin Board upon which public of the State of New Jersey (the “State”) pursuant to in accordance with the County Section 4. An authorized representative of the Board of Chosen Freeholders the plaintiff and SANDREEN notices are customarily posted in the Union Improvement Authorities Law, constituting Chapter 183 of the Pamphlet Laws of 1960 of (“Authorized Officer”) of the County shall, by manual or facsimile signature, execute an CARRINGTON; JOHN DOE, Husband of County Administration Building of the the State, as amended and supplemented from time to time (the “Act”); and endorsement on each of the 2007 Bonds evidencing this guaranty by the County as to Sandreen Carrington, said name of John County of Union and a copy is available up WHEREAS, the Authority is authorized under the provisions of the Act to acquire real the punctual payment of the principal of and interest thereon. The endorsement on each Doe being fictitious; are defendants, pend- to and including the time of such meeting estate within the County by lease or purchase and to construct, reconstruct and 2007 Bonds shall be in substantially the following form, and absent the fully executed ing in the Superior Court of New Jersey, to the members of the general public of the rehabilitate improvements thereon; and endorsement in such following form on any such 2007 Bond, such 2007 Bond shall not Chancery Division, UNION County and County who shall request such copies, at WHEREAS, the Authority had previously authorized ARD Appraisal Company to be entitled to the benefits of this guaranty ordinance: bearing Docket No. F-9147-07 within thirty- the Office of the Clerk of the Board of undertake an appraisal of 10 Cherry Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey (the “Property”) in five (35) days after April 30, 2007 exclu- Chosen Freeholders in said Administra- order to asxertain the market value of said Property; and GUARANTY OF THE COUNTY OF UNION OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY sive of such date. If you fail to answer or tion Building, Elizabeth, New Jersey. WHEREAS, the Authority has received a copy of the appraisal for the Property and The payment of the principal of and interest on the within Bond is hereby fully, appear in accordance with Rule 4:4-6, Nicole L. DiRado Clerk determined that it is in the best interest of the Authority to acquire the Property (the unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by the County of Union of the State of New Judgment by Default may be rendered of the Board of Chosen Freeholders “Project”); and Jersey (the “County”), and the County shall be unconditionally and irrevocably obligated against you for relief demanded in the NOTICE OF PENDING BOND WHEREAS, the Authority has determined that in order to acquire the Property the to pay the principal of (including sinking fund installments, if any) and interest on this Complaint, and Amendment to Complaint, ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY Authority will issue not to exceed $1,275,000 of its “Revenue Bonds, Series 2007” Bond, when due, in the same manner and to the same extent as in the case of bond issued if any. You shall file your Answer and Proof (Acquisition of 10 Cherry Street) (the “2007 Bonds”), and to induce the prospective by the County and accordingly, the County shall be unconditionally and irrevocably of Service in duplicate with the Clerk of the The bond ordinance, the summary terms purchasers of the 2007 Bonds of the Authority issued for the Project to purchase the obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable property within the County for the Superior Court of New Jersey, Hughes of which are included herein, was intro- same, it will be necessary that payment of the principal of (including sinking fund payment hereof without limitation as to rate or amount when required under the Justice Complex - CN 971, Trenton, New duced and passed upon first reading at a installments, if any) and interest on the herein defined 2007 Bonds be secured by a full provisions of applicable law. Jersey 08625, in accordance with the Rules meeting of the Board of Chosen Freehold- faith and credit, unconditional and irrevocable guaranty of the County in accordance with IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the County of Union of the State of New Jersey, has caused of Civil Practice and Procedure. ers of the County of Union, State of New a guaranty ordinance to be finally adopted by the governing body of the County and a this Guaranty to be executed by the manual or facsimile signature of an Authorized You are further advised that if you are Jersey, on April 19, 2007. It will be further guaranty certificate executed on the face of each Bond upon the issuance thereof by an Officer unable to obtain an attorney you may considered for final passage, after public authorized officer of the County (the “Guaranty”), all in accordance with Section 37 COUNTY OF UNION communicate with the Lawyer Referral hearing thereon, at a meeting of said Board (“Section 37”) of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A-80) and other applicable law; and STATE OF NEW JERSEY Service of the County of Venue and that if of Chosen Freeholders to be held at the WHEREAS, the Authority will issue its “Revenue Bonds, Series 2007” (Acquisition of Section 5. It is hereby found, determined and declared by the governing body of the you cannot afford an attorney, you may County Administration Building, 10 Cherry Street) “ to provide financing for the acquisition and improvement of the County that: communicate with the Legal Services Of- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Property; and (a) This guaranty ordinance may be adopted notwithstanding any statutory debt or fice of the County of Venue. The tele- sey, on May 10, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. During WHEREAS, the 2007 Bonds have such other terms as shall be set forth in that certain other limitations, including particularly any limitation or requirement under or pursuant to phone number of such agencies are as the week prior to and up to and including Resolution authorizing the issuance of the “Union County Improvement Authority the Local Bond Law, but the aggregate principal amount of the Bond which shall be follows: Legal Services Office 908-354- the date of such meeting copies of the full Revenue Bonds, Series 2007 (Acquisition of 10 Cherry Street) of the Union County entitled to the benefits of this guaranty ordinance, being an amount not to exceed 4340 - Lawyer Referral Service 908-353- ordinance will be available at no cost and Improvement Authority and any Additional Bonds or Notes of the Union County $1,275,000, shall, after their issuance, be included in the gross debt of the County for the 4715. during regular business hours, at the Clerk Improvement Authority” adopted by the Authority prior to the issuance of the Bond (the purpose of determining the indebtedness of the County under or pursuant to the Local This action has been instituted for the of the Board of Chosen Freeholders’ office “Initial Bond Resolution” and any amendments or supplements thereto in accordance Bond Law. purpose of (1) foreclosing a mortgage for the members of the general public who with the terms thereof may be collectively referred to as the “Bond Resolution”); and (b) The principal amount of the 2007 Bond entitled to the benefits of this guaranty dated August 16, 2005, made by, shall request the same. The summary of WHEREAS, the payment of the principal of and interests on the 2007 Bonds are ordinance and included in the gross debt of the County shall be deducted and is hereby SANDREEN CARRINGTON, as the terms of such bond ordinance follows: secured by a Deficiency Agreement by and among the County, the Trustee for the 2007 declared to be and to constitute a deduction from such gross debt under and for all the mortgagor(s) to AMERICAN CAPITAL TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE Bonds and the Authority ( the “Acquisition of 10 Cherry Street Deficiency Agreement, purposes of the Local Bond Law (i) from and after the time of issuance of the 2007 Bonds MORTGAGE BANKERS LTD. and (2) to TO AUTHORIZE THE RESTO- Series 2007 Bonds”); and until the end of the fiscal year beginning next after the completion of the Project, and (ii) recover possession of and concerns pre- RATION OF LAKES IN WHEREAS, the Authority has made application, on behalf of the County, to the Local in any annual debt statement filed pursuant to the Local Bond Law as of the end of said mises commonly known as 445 WEST COUNTY PARKS IN, BY AND Finance Board in the Division of Local Government Services of the Department of fiscal year or any subsequent fiscal year if the revenues or other receipts or moneys of 4TH AVENUE, ROSELLE, New Jersey. FOR THE COUNTY OF UNION, Community Affairs of the State (the “Local Finance Board”) for the Local Finance Board’s the Authority in such year are sufficient to pay its expenses of operation and maintenance Said mortgage was eventually assigned STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO review of the financing, including, inter alia, the Acquisition of 10 Cherry Street Deficiency in such year and all amounts payable in such year on account of the principal of and to the Plaintiff, DEUTSCHE BANK NA- APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF Agreement and the Guaranty; and interest on all such guaranteed 2007 Bonds, all bonds of the County issued as provided TIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS $5,281,609 TO PAY THE COST WHEREAS, in accordance with the terms of Section 37 of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A- in Section 36 of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A-79) and all bond of the Authority issued under TRUSTEE OF ARGENT SECURITIES, THEREOF, TO MAKE A 80) and the Guaranty, the County shall be obligated, if necessary, to levy ad valorem the Act. INC. ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH DOWN PAYMENT, TO AU- taxes upon all the taxable property within the County without limitation as to rate or Section 6. The following matters are hereby determined, declared, recited and stated: CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-W1 UN- THORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF amount to make the timely payment of the principal of (including mandatory sinking fund (a) The maximum principal amount of 2007 Bond of the Authority which are hereby and DER THE POOLING AND SERVICING BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH installments, if any) and interest on the 2007 Bonds; and hereunder guaranteed as to the punctual payment of the principal thereof and interest AGREEMENT DATED AS OF FEBRU- APPROPRIATION AND TO WHEREAS, in order to market and sell the 2007 Bonds , (i) the Authority shall issue thereon is and the maximum estimated cost the Project to be financed in accordance with ARY 1, 2006, WITHOUT RECOURSE. PROVIDE FOR THE ISSU- a Preliminary Official Statement (the “POS”) and a final Official Statement (the “OS”) , (ii) the transaction contemplated hereby is $1,275,000. YOU, SANDREEN CARRINGTON are ANCE OF BOND ANTICIPA- the Authority shall enter into a negotiated sale of the 2007 Bonds with one or more (b) The purpose described in this guaranty ordinance is not a current expense of the made party defendant to the above fore- TION NOTES IN ANTICIPA- underwriters (collectively, the “Underwriter”) pursuant to the terms of a bond purchase County and no part of the cost thereof has been or shall be assessed on property closure action because of mortgage docu- TION OF THE ISSUANCE OF agreement (the “BPA”), (iii) the Authority, the County and the trustee for the 2007 Bonds, specially benefitted thereby. ments you executed with American Capi- SUCH BONDS. or any successor thereto in accordance with the terms of the Bond Resolution (the (c) A supplemental debt statement of the County has been duly made and filed in the tal Mortgage Bankers Lts. on August 16, “Trustee”) shall enter into a Continuing Disclosure Agreement (the “Continuing Disclo- office of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and a complete executed duplicate thereof has 2005 and any interest you may have and Purpose(s): Undertaking of the resto- sure Agreement”) upon the issuance of the 2007 Bonds if necessary, convenient, useful been filed in the office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the or any lien, or claim you may have in, to or ration of the following lakes in County or desirable in connection with Rule 15c2-12 promulgated by the Securities and Department of Community Affairs of the State, and such debt statement shows that while against the mortgaged premises. parks: (A) Cedar Brook Lake at Cedar Exchange Commission Act of 1934, as amended, or any successor rule or regulation the gross debt of the County, as defined in the Local Bond Law, is increased by this YOU, JOHN DOE, Husband of Sandreen Brook Park (Plainfield) - supplemental fund- thereto (“Rule 15c2-12”), and (iv) the County and the Authority shall take such actions guaranty ordinance by $1,275,000 in accordance with the provisions of the Act, the net Carrington, said name of John Doe being ing; and (B) Upper Echo Lake at Echo and shall authorize, execute or acknowledge, as the case may be, and deliver such other debt of the County is not increased, and the obligation of the County authorized by or fictitious, are made party defendant to the Lake Park (Westfield and Mountainside). documents, instruments or certificates as Bond Counsel to the Authority and to the incurred pursuant to the terms of this guaranty ordinance is permitted by an exception to above foreclosure action because of any Appropriation: $5,281,609 County deem necessary, convenient, useful or desirable in order to issue the 2007 the debt limitations of the Local Bond Law which exception is contained in the Act. marital interest you may have and or any Bonds/Notes Authorized: $5,029,609 Bonds (collectively, the “Certificate”); and (d) All other items to be contained in a bond ordinance adopted pursuant to the Local lien, or claim you may have in, to or against Grants (if any) Appropriated: -0- WHEREAS, in order to induce the prospective purchasers of the 2007 Bonds to Bond Law are hereby determined to be inapplicable to the County’s guaranty of the 2007 the mortgaged premises. Section 20 Costs: $115,909 purchase same, the 2007 Bonds shall otherwise be secured by this ordinance uncondi- Bonds hereby. DATED: April 19, 2007 Useful Life: 20 years tionally and irrevocably guaranteeing the principal of and interest on the 2007 Bonds , all Section 7. This guaranty ordinance shall take effect at the time and in the manner THEODORE J. FETTER, Clerk pursuant to Section 37 of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A-80); and provided by law, but in any event no later than upon the issuance of the 2007 Bond. of the Superior Court of New Jersey This Notice is published pursuant to WHEREAS, the Authority has made application to the Local Finance Board in the Section 8. Upon the adoption hereof, the Clerk of the Board of Freeholders shall Ralph F. Casale & Associates, LLC N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. Division of Local Government Services of the Department of Community Affairs of the forward certified copies of this ordinance to the County Manager, County Counsel, 290 Route 46 West Nicole DiRado, Clerk of the Board State (the “Local Finance Board”) for the Local Finance Board’s review of the Project; and Executive Director of the Authority, and the Law Office of John G. Hudak, Esq., LLC, Denville, New Jersey 07834 of Chosen Freeholders, WHEREAS, the Authority believes: (i) it is in the public interest to accomplish such Bond Counsel to the Authority. (973) 586-2300 County of Union, State of New Jersey purpose; (ii) said purpose is for the health, wealth, convenience or betterment of the 1 T - 4/26/07, The Leader Fee: $315.18 1 T- 4/26/07, The Leader Fee: $81.09 1 T - 4/26/07, The Leader Fee: $76.50 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 26, 2007 Page 25 Small in Size, Seltzer’s Prints Stand Out at AGR By MARYLOU MORANO by 6.5 inches, her “Early Bird” is a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times multicolored gocco with printed im- WESTFIELD – For Westfield art- ages of 1960’s girls with curlers, ist Shari Seltzer, art is about being birds and coffee cups. open to new solutions, embracing “Rooster” is a gocco-printed im- the unpredictable and finding beauty age of a rooster with glass beads, silk in the ordinary. threads and red cotton ric rac All of these perspectives are evi- embelishments. dent in the works Ms. Seltzer has The small size of the gocco prints contributed to “Mini earns the respect of Mania 2,” an upcom- the artist. ing nine-artist exhibit “Because they are at the Arts Guild of so small, they must be Rahway (AGR) that is carefully created,” she putting the spotlight on said. ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENT… Congressman Mike Ferguson (LD-7) commends small-scale artwork. Ms. Seltzer has a Scotch Plains resident Kathleen Yan on Thursday, April 12, during a special An artist who works Bachelor of Arts de- reception held at Schering-Plough Corporation in Kenilworth for her Conte in many media, Ms. gree from Rutgers crayon self-portrait. Kathleen was one of 23 students to be honored by the Seltzer has selected a University’s Mason congressman during “An Artistic Discovery,” the Congressional Arts Competi- series of Japanese– Gross School of the tion Mr. Ferguson sponsored for high-school students in New Jersey’s Seventh style prints called Arts. Congressional District. Kathleen studies at the Union County Magnet High gocco prints for inclu- She has also stud- School in Scotch Plains. sion in “Mini Mania ied surface design at CONTINUED from 26 POTTERS’ GUILD OF NEW JERSEY 2.” the Fashion Institute “The word ‘gocco’ of Technology, textile Zarrabi were dramatic and luscious. in pottery that really balance each other means ‘playful,’” ex- design at Parson’s Courtesy of P.J. Gangitino 3 ½ GOING ON (A PERFECT) 10…Lily McGuire was named “Little Miss The potter achieved such gorgeous out. Kathy uses 22-karat gold with an plained Ms. Seltzer, who learned School of Design and photography at Westfield” last Friday at the Esprit store on East Broad Street. The tot will get her red tones and contrasted them with overglaze and some copper to create Japanese printmaking at the Visual Boston Museum School of Fine Arts. pick of an entire ensemble, which she will wear in the Westfield Area Chamber some beige, browns and teal in differ- very rustic and warm tones in her pots Art Center of New Jersey. She has “I am a surface designer by nature. of Commerce Spring Fling parade on April 29. ent decorative pieces adorned with and plates. been working in this medium for I see patterns and layers in the world dragonflies or Chinese symbols. Some of the plates even have a fish about six years. and convey [them] in my artwork,” Guild registrant and administrative fossil embedded along the rim. Jenni- “The most exciting part about cre- she stated. contact Kathleen Nolan of Vienna fer, however, chooses decorates her ating goccos is that each print is Presently a full-time artist who has been a member for two years. A pieces with some playful floral stems unique,” she continued. “As I works from a studio in her home, web designer by trade, Ms. Nolan on glazes of mostly deep evergreen progress through the printing pro- Ms. Seltzer has in the past served as admitted that she is trying to find her and tan. cess, the colors change and blend, associate director for the A.J. own signature style. She doesn’t have Last, but certainly not least, a deep and each print comes out a little Lederman Fine Art Gallery in to look far. Ms. Nolan bow of appreciation different.” Hoboken and worked as an art teacher hit her stride with mys- goes to Barbara Because she doesn’t know what in several communities. tical outdoor paper Donatacci of Columbia the end result will be, Ms. Seltzer She has also exhibited locally both clay fairy and toad for her “B’s Bloomin’ describes the color application of in solo and group shows. houses. These colorful Bowls.” These mod- gocco printmaking as being similar Selected most recent exhibits in- and intricately painted estly priced bowls with to taking “a leap of faith.” clude the Book Arts Roundtable Ex- pieces would be a su- elegantly fluted edges perb addition to any nest inside one another summer garden. to resemble pottery in For shoppers seeking bloom. The six-year a more traditional or Clay art piece guild member has been contemporary piece, it a self-taught potter for was easy to appreciate By Carol Cennamo 11 years. those offered by seven-year guild mem- It was easy to give into temptation ber Bryan Weitz of Highland Park and and buy some of her clever pottery Mert and Holly Kilpatrick of Stonecrop buttons, which are perfect for wind Studio in East Bangor, Pa. chimes, pins or jewelry. Mr. Weitz told The Leader/Times Other fabulous displays included that he draws his inspiration from the funky animal heads and terra cotta- Japanese and Korean styles. He even colored “Earthwomen” created by Jer- Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times took time to describe one of his favor- sey City resident Elizabeth DiCara, FOUR WEDDINGS…Miss New Jersey 2006, Georgine DiMaria, models a tradi- ite techniques – raku firing – that the simple and serene wheel-thrown tional wedding gown at the College Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains’ fashion show helps him achieve some very dynamic pieces by 20-year pottery veteran and and luncheon at the Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch Plains. The April 22 crackled textures in his simple, stately guild Vice President Illene Olanoff fundraiser, “A Festival of Weddings,” offered four glimpses of wedding fashions vessels. and the whimsical figurines by Carol – beach, glamorous, country and traditional – all supplied by Lord & Taylor, The Bridal Suite at Saks Fifth Avenue, Cozy Formalwear and Mademoiselle, with The Kilpatricks, who are also mem- Cennamo, which dance to life and stir flowers from the Apple Blossom Flower Shop and live music of the MS Ensemble bers of the Pennsylvania Guild of a little intrigue. She’s the potter who of the Woodland Quartet. Antique bridal gowns on display were courtesy of the Craftsmen, use uncomplicated glazes created a fish bursting from the bot- Shari Seltzer – “Early Bird” Scotch Plains-Fanwood Historical Society. to produce rather traditional and ba- tom of a pie plate and breaking sic functional pottery that would fit through its crust. According to Ms. Seltzer, most hibition at the Pierro Gallery in South TAKE THE STAGE into any décor. To learn more about upcoming Japanese households have a gocco Orange, Children’s Specialized Hos- Kathy Peck and Jennifer Stein, also Potters’ Guild exhibitions and mem- machine to create handmade prints, pital in Mountainside and a show Seven Brothers Find Love known as “Mudspinners,” are partners bership, visit pottersguildnj.com. which she calls “open prints,” and with the Contemporary Art Group at which she often embellishes with the Les Malamut Gallery in Union. In Paper Mill’s Latest Show POPCORN™ beads and threads. “Mini Mania 2” will be at AGR “My gocco prints are a little bit of from April 29 to May 25. An opening By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY Ann Louizos’ scenic design at the everything,” she said. “They contain reception will be held on Sunday, April Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times top of the show offers a foreboding Pathfinder Can’t Save us From a little bit of painting, a little bit of 29, from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free. MILLBURN – We’ve all heard of series of trees, which need to be pared collage.” AGR is located at 1670 Irving “love at first sight,” but in Paper Mill down. Her barn set, log cabin interior The Wrath of Bad Filmmaking The artist shows 10 gocco prints in Street in Rahway. For additional in- Playhouse’s production of Seven and the town piece, on the other hand, “Mini Mania 2.” Measuring just 4.5 formation, call (732) 381-7511. Brides for Seven Brothers, it’s more are sparse yet deliciously perfect. One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent like love at first need. Most outstanding in the produc- Adam Pontipee, a 19th-century tion is the well-executed choreogra- By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER something extraordinary to change that frontiersman in Oregon, needs some- phy by the suitors and brothers, all 1 and 1/2 popcorns opinion. HOME & GARDEN TRENDS Even the perennial optimist viewing And as it just so happens, here it is. one to cook, clean, mend and care for acrobatic and gymnastic geniuses that Pathfinder, director Marcus Nispel’s They’re back, the Norsemen. And this Water, Mow, Repeat himself and his six brothers in their flip and fly all over the place. Utiliza- take on the Vikings’s storied visits to time they mean to settle the place…no pigsty log cabin that would curl tion of the tables and every inch of the our shores, will be hard put to ascribe just killing everyone for fun, though Martha Stewart’s blonde locks. stage in “The Challenge Dance” any redeeming worth to the reprehen- that’s certainly on the agenda. Townswoman Milly Bradon needs yielded the closest thing I’ve ever By CHRISTIE STORMS right away and some of it to be slow to get out of the restaurant business seen to a show-stopping dance num- sible mishmash. Whereas, in this in- Whether Lamarckian or Darwinian, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times stance, the pessimist who routinely it’s the plot’s contention that it takes a released,” he said. “That’s the best of because of long hours of cooking and ber. The full company had a hand in bemoans the pitiable state of modern Viking to defeat a Viking. Suddenly, Watching a shampoo commercial both worlds.” overly familiar male customers. making Patti Colombo’s creative cho- cinema will be right. fighting instincts long dormant in Ghost the other day, it dawned on me that It’s also important that all seeds It’s into that proverbial frying pan reography come to life. Too bad, too. The subject is ripe for are aroused. He’s all take charge. And many issues we have with our hair and fertilizers are spread evenly. Mr. for the naïve, pretty little miss when Adam Pontipee, played by the char- fascinating conjecture, and all we get once he wrests one of the interloper’s are similar to those we have with our Bartell recommended covering she and Adam say “I do” after know- ismatic Edward Watts, has a voice here is a lot of that green screen, CGI, aforementioned swords, he’s the ninth lawn. We’re always striving to make sloped areas with hay to keep the ing each other for about three min- that soars as big and open as the turn video-game rigmarole, with history century’s answer to Rambo. it stronger, thicker and fuller. We seed in place and prevent washing utes of stage time. Each one dreams of the century’s Oregon frontier. Un- again just an excuse to celebrate The battle rages on, the European want to maintain vibrant color, lock out when it rains. idealistically that this will be the per- der his wooly beard, he is the quintes- yesteryear’s weapons of mass destruc- invaders traversing all manner of snowy in moisture and do whatever it takes Another issue to address right now fect fulfillment of his/her needs. sential dashing hero for whom young tion. In this case it’s the broadsword, landscape as they drive inland. But when to prevent bald spots. is the application of crabgrass The audience sees what’s about to girls faint. the likes of which the indigenous folk deterred by our hero, their usual bad Like a great head of hair, a lush lawn preventatives. happen when Milly, who knows noth- The role of Milly is handled well have never seen. mood is turned to anger. And oh boy, starts at the roots. And now is an excel- “You want to get it down about ing of the six brothers, gets to the by sassy Michelle Dawson, who could Only the blood ‘n’ guts crowd won’t what cursing when Ghost manages to lent time to plant, fertilize and nurture. when the forsythia blooms,” Mr. mountain man’s homestead and meets control her vocal consistency a bit mind the flagrant misuse of pluck out the leader’s eye. civilization’s chronicle, monster-like Shades of the syndrome delineated “Seeding works well at this time in Amberg said. the gang of ruffians — it ain’t a pretty more. She has a tendency to belt the Vikings wreaking merciless havoc and in Dances with Wolves (1990), what so the spring,” Bob Amberg of Amberg Both Mr. Amberg and Mr. Bartell sight. low notes and gingerly sing the higher all that. Though, they’ll be justified in incenses the bad guys is that this injury Perennial Farm and Garden Center stressed the importance of waiting Director Scott Schwartz’s produc- notes. That approach doesn’t read as assailing the relentless, tiresome use of was imparted by one of their own. Even in Scotch Plains said. “If you do it until after a few mowings before tion is cram packed with swagger and strength in her character. that gauzy blue filter. though they abandoned him, he’s seen too early, it will just sit there until it’s applying products to newly seeded energy. This remake from a 1954 Ms. Dawson’s tender lullaby “Glad The whirling miasma of imagery, as a traitor. You just can’t talk sense to warm enough to germinate.” areas. movie with additional music hosts You Were Born,” however, warms the supplemented by the pounding, faux- these brutes. Mr. Amberg said he likes to use a “Tupersan is one you can use with characters and storyline from a by- heart. momentous score, obscures the fine Of course, no important turning point mix of Kentucky blue, turf-type rye seed,” Mr. Amberg said. “It’s expen- gone era. Happy endings were always the detail of the non-stop slaughtering that’s in history is complete without a prob- and fescue grasses that can handle sive because it can differentiate be- Milly — ever the optimist — teaches norm for musicals in the 1950s, so get being depicted. And the mercenary lematic love affair. Thus, we are intro- the sunlight as well as the shade. He tween crab grass and good grass. the brothers etiquette and how to talk ready to smile at the final wedding never like their mayhem obfuscated duced to Starfire (Moon Bloodgood), recommends Terre and Jonathan Dimension is cheaper, but it will stop and dance with girls, so they are game scene where costume designer Jess that way. daughter of Pathfinder (Russell Means), Green brands for such mixes. all grassing.” to give the Saturday night social a try. Goldstein pulls out all the visual stops The only saving grace for thinking the wise, brave captain of the home Leslie Bartell of Bartell Farm and Mr. Bartell recommended a liquid Unfortunately, fighting is on the agenda and everyone gets ready to live hap- moviegoers somehow hornswoggled team. Garden Supply in Clark also likes such as “Ortho Weed-B-Gon” to spot when the townsmen, called the suitors, pily ever after. into seeing this besmirched little epic is Starfire and Ghost have been doing hard fescues mixed together with kill any dandelions that start to come and the brothers get together despite all Let’s hope that there’s as happy an the scholarly interest it might renew. the sexual-tension tango for quite some some rye. He says this “stress mix” is up. of Milly’s peacemaking efforts. ending for the Paper Mill Playhouse, Going home and Googling “Viking Age: time now, admiring each other from drought resistant, hardy and can take Mr. Amberg cited Trimec as very Memorable songs like “Bless Your which has experienced financial woes Voyages to North America” is some- afar at baby showers, weddings, feasts a lot of traffic. effective on a number of weeds. Beautiful Hide” and “Love Never of late. It would like to be able to how cleansing, if not compensatory. and Tupperware parties. It could go no Keep in mind that healthy grass “But you’ve got to be careful, es- Goes Away” and “Wonderful, Won- celebrate it 70th anniversary at the You’ll recall that, back in grammar further, she a princess and he not even school, kindly old Mrs. Popper broached a real Native American. Nonetheless, begins with good soil. Mr. Amberg pecially with new seed,” he cau- derful Day” might be ones that ring end of next season and re-up for an- the subject about how maybe the the forbidden fruit factor is working its reported that in our area it’s common tioned. “If it gets too hot, like 90 bells of recognition. other 70 years. Norsemen hopscotched over to Vinland wiles. War changes things. to have a clay-type soil, which some- degrees, do not put any on. The chemi- some six centuries before Columbus These clichéd plot pieces noted, most times results in poor drainage. He cal is very volatile and can form a sailed. Then, without further ado, she of the film is devoted to bad behavior of recommended a gypsum product to vapor and do damage to things it’s was aboard the Nina, the Pinta and the the murderous kind, masqueraded as a combat the problem. not even near.” Santa Maria. moral crusade against imperialism. Not “It’s a long-term soil amendment While grass can “brown out” and Here, albeit introduced as legend, that anyone who really relishes this that takes the clay particles and joins dry up without enough water, exces- the tale of how our local inhabitants film is going to care how it’s a metaphor them together to make bigger par- sive watering can also do harm. fought off the Viking incursion is os- for current world events. ticles,” he said. “It makes the soil “Too wet is not good,” Mr. Amberg tensibly told as fact. Screenwriter Laeta Sadder yet, the picture isn’t even true more porous. It may take a season or said. “Too much water spoils the root Kalagridis, adapting the script from to its nihilistic intent. Scenes are as two, but it works really well.” system, so then when it gets really Nils Gaup’s much-heralded Veiviseren randomly lopped as the limbs and heads Mr. Amberg reported that gypsum hot in the summer, it’s not as hardy.” (1987), merely switches the persecuted of its miserable combatants. All smoke can also counteract damage that oc- He also said keeping the grass from 11th-century Lapps to Native and mirrors, computer style, there is curs from winter’s deicing salts that taller helps maintain a thick, healthy Americans. The recycled myth goes hardly a full motion to anything. may have made their way onto the lawn by both shading the roots and way back. No real scenery. No real feelings. Just lawn from nearby sidewalks and keeping weeds away. According to this saga, the “Dragon the aberrational entertainment product walkways. So try to resist the temptation to People,” so named because of their predicted in A Clockwork Orange (1971). Whether or not seeding is neces- cut the lawn very low so that it can go longships’ sculpted prows, leave a All of which suggests that we conve- young boy for dead after one of their niently lose Pathfinder among the murky sary, lawns can benefit from some longer between mowings. Small fre- plundering forays. He wouldn’t kill a morass of movies worth missing. fertilizer at this time of year. quent trims are preferred to maintain SIGNS OF SPRING...Friends of Music at St. Paul’s will present the Parish Choir native kid. “He’s no Viking of mine.” “The biggest thing right now is to optimum vitality. of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in concert on Sunday, May 6, at 7 p.m. The choir use organic fertilizers,” Mr. Bartell I can’t help but recall my hairstyl- will perform Francis Poulenc’s Gloria. Also to be performed will be Alexandre Fast forward and the waif has grown * * * * Guilmant’s Organ Concerto, featuring St. Paul’s recently installed organ. Na- to manhood. Ghost, portrayed by Karl Pathfinder, rated R, is a Twentieth said, citing the Espoma line of such ist saying the same thing. products. Do you have a home or garden tionally renowned soloists and members of the Grammy Award-winning New Urban, is a handsome lad in a Tarzan Century Fox release directed by Marcus Jersey Symphony Orchestra will join the choir. The choir will perform under the sort of way. Problem is, while his foster Nispel and stars Karl Urban, Moon Mr. Amberg said the best overall question or topic you’d like to see direction of Charles Banks. St. Paul’s is located at 414 East Broad Street in tribe has provided him with hearth and Bloodgood and Russell Means. Run- fertilizer is about 60-percent organic. covered in this column? Send your Westfield. There is a suggested donation of $10 at the door. For further informa- home, he’s still not blood. It’ll take ning time: 99 minutes. “You want some of it to go to work inquiries to [email protected]. tion, contact Mr. Banks at [email protected]. Page 26 Thursday, April 26, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION MS Art Event Raises Money For Leukemia And Lymphoma By MARYLOU MORANO “Art for a Cause” had personal mean- to the LLS through May 14. Specially Written for The Leader/Times ing for Mrs. Naughton, an 18-year sur- Jacie Civins of Evalyn Dunn’s MOUNTAINSIDE – More than vivor of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Gallery said, “When Jill and Karen Diversity Dwells in Earthen 712,000 Americans presently live “I feel very lucky to have survived came into the gallery asking for my with blood-cancer diseases, and two the disease,” she said. “I started doing support, I was very happy to help.” area women are determined to this to give something back.” The money raised by Mrs. change this alarming statistic. Pete Hogan and Friends of Scotch Naughton and Mrs. Fishman will be Vessels at Potters’ Guild of NJ Jill Naughton and Karen Fishman, Plains, a jazz trio, performed live donated to the LLS to fund cancer By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN both of Westfield, will participate in music. Rockn’ Joe, Robert Treat Deli, research, patient support and educa- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “Hike for Discovery,” an endurance The Chocolate Bar, Cosi Restaurant, tional programs. MOUNTAINSIDE – This past Sat- hiking program sponsored by the Leu- Shop Rite Wines and Spirits and John To make a donation, log on to urday and Sunday, April 21 and 22, kemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). Devin of Empire Merchants donated active.com/donate/hfdnonj/ the doors to the Community Presby- The women are currently finish- food and beverages. jnaughtongifters. For information on terian Church were wide open to ing up 15 weeks of physical training Both the Evelyn Dunn and Juxta- Hike for Discovery or The LLS mis- guests shopping and admiring some to prepare them to complete a seven- pose galleries will continue to donate sion, visit lls.org or call Melissa of the most diverse and eclectic pot- mile hike in the Grand Canyon on 10 percent of “Cause–related” sales Broxmeier at (908) 654-9445. tery pieces crafted by the Potters’ May 19. Guild of New Jersey. In addition to testing their physical Approximately 21 guild members limits, Mrs. Naughton and Mrs. displayed their wares, which ranged Fishman have set another goal for from functional to decorative pottery in themselves – they hope to raise forms of porcelain, stoneware and $10,000 to help find a cure for lym- redware. The selection offered in this phoma, leukemia and other blood can- spring show (the organization hosts cers. shows in fall and spring) was unarguably Mrs. Naughton and Mrs. Fishman the best ever presented by the guild. recently brought their fight against Mountainside resident Judy blood cancers to the Mountainside Musicant, a potter for 30 years, a guild area, when on April 14, they co-hosted member for more than 10 years and Michelle H. Le Poidevin for The Westfield Leader and The Times “Art for a Cause,” a special fundraiser the organization’s reigning president, ‘GILDED’…Longtime Potters’ Guild of New Jersey member Judi Musicant of that included art, music and food. remarked that she was pleased with Mountainside poses beside an eye-catching display of her pottery. The event took place at 17 the show’s successful turnout. She also member and serves as the group’s Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Mountainview Drive in a charming noted that this spring’s display boasted marketing director, grabbed the at- Times, “Pottery is part science and art, house provided by Ralph Rapuano of a wide range of unique talents – none tention of visitors the second they and oftentimes there is failure. But, you Elegant Homes through the assistance like any other. entered the door with her collections just find your muse and go with it.” of Coldwell Banker’s Jayne Bernstein. CAUSE AND EFFECT…To combat lymphoma, leukemia and blood-cancer Ms. Musicant, who runs of square sushi plates in deep earth This reporter found it nearly im- “It was a beautiful evening and diseases, Westfield’s Jill Naughton and Karen Fishman co-hosted “Art for a “Mountainview Pottery” in tones with complimenting chopsticks possible to pass the display of func- for a good cause, and enhanced by Cause,” a fundraiser that included food, music and art. During the event, which Mountainside, impressed guests with tied with cream-colored raffia. tional pots, wheel-thrown and altered the generosity of Ralph Rapuano’s took place on Mountainview Drive in Mountainside, Joanne Penn, left, and her gorgeous teapots in serene hues She invited guests to pick up and stoneware and porcelain pieces pre- lending us the Mountainview Drive Hairong Crigler take a moment to chat. of greens and blues, as well as rich appreciate her giant earthenware bowls, sented by Norma Messing of Short house,” Ms. Bernstein said. burgundy and beige. some swirled with metallics and others Hills. A guild member for six to eight Approximately 50 pieces of art Nancy Zarbock of “Art and An- adorned with flowers and filigree. years, Ms. Messing’s multi-glazed provided by the Evalyn Dunn and SP Resident Sun Young tiques,” who is also a longtime guild Ms. Zarbock told The Westfield and multi-textured pieces had a lot of Juxtapose Galleries, both of fans drawn to her table. Westfield, were displayed through- The artist pointed out different tech- out the home. Additionally, Mrs. Park Will Attend Julliard Cranford Dramatic Club niques, such as using a cheese-cutter to Fishman’s father, Dr. Richard SCOTCH PLAINS – Learning that rushed to her with concern that she crimp edges of her plates that make her Steinfeld of Watchung, an ophthal- she was accepted into The Julliard hadn’t been accepted. But their wor- pieces stand out from the others. This mologist and freelance photogra- School was more than music to the ries turned into embraces and cheers Stages The Secret Garden reporter and her guest were proud to pher, offered his work for sale. ears of Scotch Plains resident and of pride for their friend. CRANFORD – The Secret Gar- orphaned by a cholera epidemic in purchase two of Ms. Messing’s pieces. The proceeds from a minimal ad- Wardlaw-Hartridge senior Sun Young “I am thrilled beyond belief for den, an award-winning Broadway mu- India. Archibald, still grieving over The oxblood glazes used by mission charge, as well as 10 per- Park, or, as her friends call her, her,” said Mrs. Brown, who also serves sical based on the children’s classic the loss of his beloved wife Lily, who Montvale resident Susan Bogen- cent of the evening’s art sales, were “Sunny”; it represented the realiza- as co-chairperson of the Arts depart- donated to LLS. The event raised tion of a lifelong dream. ment. “She is so gifted.” novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, died 10 years earlier during child- POTTERS’ GUILD will come to Cranford for three week- birth, and distraught over the condi- 25 more than $4,000. According to Wardlaw-Hartridge Sunny shared, “I came as a ninth ends beginning Friday, May 4. tion of his bedridden son Colin, casts Instrumental Music teacher Jane grader from Korea so that I could Winner of the Tony Awards for a dark shadow over the manor until Brown, only 300 auditions were held have the chance to attend Julliard and Best Musical, Best Score and Best Mary discovers the secret garden that VACNJ Exhibits Worldwide at Julliard for masters and undergradu- now I’ve reached my goal.” Book, the show delighted audiences had once belonged to Lily. ate slots and only three students were Sunny has studied composition, in its run of more than 700 perfor- By nursing this garden back to life, accepted into the program. After sub- music theory, violin and piano with mances on Broadway. Mary somehow restores life to her Artists at 21st Juried Show mitting scores, a CD of her work and some of the most renowned professors The show is highly regarded for its grieving uncle and his sick son. By MARYLOU MORANO States and 14 additional countries. the traditional application, Sunny re- in the field. She began piano lessons at emotional and inspirational music by Maurice Moran, a long-time CDC Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “Regardless of medium, many art- ceived the call to visit Julliard to present the age of 5 and violin at 7. composer Lucy Simon. The music is member, will direct the production. Judi SUMMIT – The Visual Arts Center ists today are interested in telling her works to a professor and to com- She studied voice for six years from melded with the moving book and Chandler produces, with Sue Chandler of New Jersey (VACNJ) recently held stories that range from the highly plete an interview on music theory. the age of 10. She has served as lyrics of Pulitzer Prize-winning play- serving as musical director and Danielle its 21st International Juried Show. personal…to the topical,” said Ms. Next, Sunny joined only 40 appli- accompanist of the Wardlaw- wright Marsha Norman in her first Aldrich as choreographer. More than 100 artists participated, Hoptman. cants who are chosen for a personal Hartridge Choir and Choral Society. venture into musical theater. There will be a special complimen- bringing together a contemporary Other Honorable Mention winners interview. She was a teaching assistant at the The result is a show that realizes the tary reception on opening night with exhibit that ranged from the usual oil, were: Alaine Becker, for her oil pas- “It was the hardest audition I ever Korean Culture School of the Praise tale of friendship and redemptive love the cast available to chat with pa- photo and collage offerings to the tel on paper, “Fragility of Imagined had. I was very nervous,” said Sunny, Presbyterian Church in Somerset, that is the centerpiece of the novel and trons. The Secret Garden will be pre- surprising use of flour and sugar, em- Voices”; Isabel Brito Farre, for her who is known to bring audiences to where she instructed music theory that is equally appealing to children sented on Friday and Saturday nights broidery and ripped paper as media. thread and pencil on paper, “Things their feet during Wardlaw-Hartridge and the Korean language. and adults, to devotees of the novel and at 8 p.m. from May 4 to 19, as well as But that’s the essence of contem- Go Slow Here”; Sally Edelstein for concerts and recitals. She is a violin soloist and piano to Secret Garden newcomers as well. on Sunday, May 13, at 3 p.m. porary art. The viewer must be open her collage, “Ambassador of Peace: Coincidentally, she juggles other accompanist for Praise Presbyterian, The story revolves around 10-year- Tickets are $20 on a reserved-seat to the possibility of surprise. We Are Friends”; Greg Larson for his responsibilities as a member of the and, from 2000 to 2003, she was a old orphan Mary Lennox, who strives basis and can be obtained by calling One of the most poignant offerings watercolor, “Markings in the Sky”; school’s coed varsity track and field violinist in Yewon Orchestra in Korea. to build a relationship with her reclu- the box office at (908) 276-7611 or of the 21st International Show was Russell Mehlman, for his oil on can- team, a conductor and accompanist at Her arrangements, compositions sive and lonely uncle-guardian as she through cdctheatre.org. The CDC the Honorable Mention winner, vas, “Cigar Bar”; Leah Oates for her a local church and the secretary of the and music performances as a violin- searches for an understanding of the Community Theatre is located at 78 “Flood Lines,” by John Lawson, a C-print, “Transitory Space – Signal W-H French Club. ist/pianist/singer are countless. Aside past in his locked garden. Winans Avenue in Cranford, off of collage of family photographs dam- Hill”; Orly Aviv for his digital photo- Sunny is also vice-president of the from the spotlighted performances at Mary is sent to live with her uncle Centennial Avenue near exit 136 off aged by Hurricane Katrina placed in graph printed on paper, “Tokyo 27- school’s Club Unity, which promotes local churches and Wardlaw- Archibald in Yorkshire after being the Garden State Parkway. juxtaposition with Mardi Gras beads. 1”; Beverly Spitzer for her crayons cross-cultural communications be- Hartridge, she was invited to play Darice Polo’s graphite drawing, on canvas, “Harbor Fog”; Ian tween all cultures, including the with the Seoul Symphony Orchestra “Theresa (1948),” a photographic Whitmore for his archival inkjet print, American culture, and promotes at the Talented Young Artist Concert Where Imagination Leads to Discovery likeness of her mother standing on a “Troy,” and Katherine Yvinskas for awareness of cultural diversity in the in Seoul, Korea. train platform, won “Best in Show.” her monoprint, “Turtle Shell.” world and at W-H. She was also invited to play for The drawing captures the optimism Lauren Vallese won the Jurgen When the news came that Sunny Organist Eunsung Kim’s doctoral and hope felt by many during the Thieck Memorial Award for Photog- received the coveted spot at Julliard, chamber recital at the University of post-war era. raphy for her color print, “Untitled”; the Wardlaw-Hartridge hallways were Washington in Seattle. Larry Estes received a Merit Award Linda Marston – Reid won the Paint- filled with screams and cries of joy. The daughter of Mrs. Nam-Soon of for his “Pen and Rips on Paper.” His ing Award for her encaustic on wood Immediately, faculty and staff poured Scotch Plains and Jung Sun Park, a unique work will challenge those who panel, “Gold Lotto Tree,” Karen out of their offices to congratulate her. professor of composition in Korea, see art as a process of coloring neatly Ludlam won a Merit Award for her C “I was really surprised by all of the Sunny was also accepted with schol- For Kids For within the lines. Mr. Estes’s work print, “Effigy – Part of Asbury Park support,” she said, adding that when arships to Mannes School of Music, A fun filled interactive art workshop experience reminds us that it’s all a matter of who Series,” and Susan Murrell won a she walked into the school’s senior The Peabody Institute of The Johns is doing the coloring and who is draw- Merit Award for her mixed media, lounge and uttered the word “Julliard” Hopkins University and the New En- SPRING / SUMMER SESSIONS FORMING ing the lines. “Archive.” with tears in her eyes, her friends gland Conservatory, among others. Artists throughout the world are VACNJ is presently showing For Children, Teens & Adults . . . All Levels Welcome invited to submit slides of artwork for “Steve Joester: Rock Icons,” an ex- consideration in VACNJ’s Interna- hibition featuring new mixed-media tional Juried Show. works by British photographer Steve (908) 654-5663 This year, curator Laura Hoptman, Joester. This exhibit runs until May 500 North Avenue East, Westfield who is also the senior curator at the 1. New Museum of Contemporary Art For more information about this in New York, reviewed more than and other upcoming exhibits, call 1,800 slides. VACNJ at (908) 273-9121 or visit at CDC Community Theatre presents Submissions came from the United artcenternj.org. ecret Ga THE CHORAL ART SOCIETY OF NEW JERSEY S rd JAMES S.LITTLE — DIRECTOR e e h n Franz Joseph Haydn MUSICAL MILESTONE…Shortly after Sunny Park learned that she was accepted to Julliard, her friends congratulated her at one of the school’s Morning Meetings and T THERESIENMESSE presented her with a balloon bouquet. Pictured, from left to right, are: Samantha Menjor, Laura Hayat, Camille Boxhill, Supriya Prasad, Nishma Chhabra and Sunny.

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