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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, August 27, 2009 OUR 119th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 35-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Westfield School District Earns Award For $650K Utility Savings By CHRISTINA M. HINKE energy and ensure the buildings are change of 14 more students over last Specially Written for The Westfield Leader adhering to the goals of the program. year. Ms. Dolan said teaching staff has WESTFIELD – The school district The two employees are paid an addi- remained the same even though enroll- was honored Tuesday with the Award tional income for their added duties at ment has increased. In looking at the for Energy Stewardship by Ross Kelly a stipend rate of $10,750 each as ap- intermediate school numbers, she said of Energy Education, the management proved for the year 2009-2010. she expects an even greater enrollment company with which the district works Mr. Pate said he anticipates the sav- at WHS in the years ahead and would in its energy-saving efforts. ings “continuing on the upward mark.” expect to need more teachers to accom- Mr. Kelly said the district “exceeded” He said teachers, staff and custodians modate the extra students. and “rose to the top.” The district has all are part of the key to energy conser- Board member Ann Cary asked how saved $652,000 in utility costs by con- vation. “It’s really changing the cul- many students on average are in a class- serving energy. “It’s a real golden star in ture,” said Bob Berman, business ad- room. Ms. Dolan estimated an average how we manage our budget,” said Board ministrator. of 25, but was not positive. of Education President Ginny Leiz. Superintendent of Schools Margaret She said with the anticipated grow- The program began in July 2007. Dolan reported on district enrollment ing enrollment at WHS that the build- Maintenance Department employees and said she expects changes to the ing could accommodate the influx. Michael Pate and Tony Cuccaro spear- numbers in the coming weeks. Edison Intermediate School is at 755 head the efforts by passing on constant Westfield High School (WHS) en- students and Roosevelt Intermediate reminders to staff of how to conserve rollment for 2009-2010 is 1,800, a School is at 784 students. Mr. Berman had met with parents of children who are graduating from Wash- ington Elementary School to Edison and will use the bus system. He said he was able to “accommodate everyone’s input.” So far, 10 stops are on the route, David Corbin for The Westfield Leader both going to school and returning TAKING OFF AFTER INSPECTION...Major General Glenn K. Rieth, pictured center, adjutant general of New Jersey and home. He said he is waiting on the bus commander of the New Jersey Army and Air National Guard, settles in prior to takeoff in a Blackhawk helicopter after inspection of the Westfield Armory last Friday. New Jersey National Guard Chief Warrant Officer James Den Hartog and company to report on a timing sched- Army National Guard Major Tom Frickanisce served as pilots. ule. He said there are 28 students using the bus. Board member Alice Hunnicutt asked Ms. Dolan if the self-contained classes Rep. Lance Visits Leader Office at McKinley Elementary School were being mainstreamed into regular classes. Ms. Dolan said some are mainstreamed for social studies and science. She stated To Voice Healthcare Opposition that there are 27 to 28 in a class and said By MICHAEL J. POLLACK Mr. Lance called it “essential” that visions, and in some cases, they are the “probability is high” an aide would Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Congress have all of August to “di- frightened. It is our responsibility to be in those classes. WESTFIELD – U.S. Congressman gest” the bill and hear from constitu- try to work through the process, to try The Lincoln School Early Child- Leonard Lance (R-7) visited The ents. “I hope we don’t rush to judg- to be civil to one another.” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader hood Learning Center has 246 students Westfield Leader office on Thursday ment in early September when we Mr. Lance said his constituents in GEARING UP FOR THE REGULAR SEASON...The Westfield High School enrolled in 13 sections. Ms. Dolan said to primarily discuss the status of, and return after Labor Day,” he said. New Jersey’s Seventh Congressional football team, the Blue Devils, run through its offense in preparation of its opening it was “the right move” to lay off a his opposition to, the current Mr. Lance called protestors dem- District, which stretches from west- game against Elizabeth on Saturday, September 12, at 1 p.m. at Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield. teacher in the school as the a.m. and healthcare-reform bill. The congress- onstrating nationwide against the pro- ern Hunterdon County to Union p.m. session class sizes, at about 19 to man also discussed the efficacy of posed healthcare reform “perfectly County, including Westfield, Scotch 20, are within the district goal. There is town-hall meetings nationwide and legitimate” individuals who have a Plains, Fanwood, Garwood and one full-day section with 12 students. defended his vote to pass the “cap- “perfect right” to express their views Mountainside, are “extremely pas- Clark Sues Township RVSA; She said Lincoln is down two sections and-trade” legislation, which seeks passionately. sionate” about the bill. Seniors, in from last year. to reduce emissions of greenhouse “We have a responsibility to listen particular, he said are concerned be- State GOP OPRA’s Records Stimulus funds from the IDEA-ARRA gases such as carbon dioxide. to their concerns,” Mr. Lance said. cause, according to Mr. Lance, the grant application in the amount of nearly On healthcare, Mr. Lance stated re- “Many are unclear of [the bill’s] pro- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 By WAYNE BAKER sonnel and expenditure records for the $1.4 million over two years will go peatedly his opposition to the current Specially Written for The Westfield Leader RVSA. When asked if he knew why towards the Leaps and Bounds program bill, H.R. 3200; his reasons are twofold. RAHWAY — The commissioners this information was being requested, at Lincoln and to pay for teacher and The freshman congressman believes MS BOE Approves Updated of the Rahway Valley Sewerage Au- Michael Brinker, executive director of paraprofessional salaries, as well as other the plan set forth in the House of Rep- thority (RVSA) heard about the Town- the RVSA replied, “Not a clue.” support. The IDEA-ARRA grant is state resentatives will not be “cost-neutral,” ship of Clark’s lawsuit against the In other business, RVSA was is- funding towards the excess costs of pro- which is President Barack Obama’s Handbooks, Foodservice authority at the RVSA meeting on sued its Title V Air Permit Modifica- viding special education and related ser- desire, and Mr. Lance thinks it will lead By MAGGIE DIGGORY date,” added Mrs. Schaumberg. Thursday. The commissioners also tion Approval for the cogeneration vices to children with disabilities. It also to greater “rationing” of care. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Among the budget items approved, heard about progress on completing facility at RVSA’s wastewater treat- will pay for a part-time transitional coor- Mr. Lance began by saying that he MOUNTAINSIDE — The the BOE voted in favor of continuing the upgrades to the treatment plant ment facility on July 31, but an error dinator who assists special education was “extremely pleased” that the House Mountainside Board of Education to use Dowling Foodservice Manage- and were updated on several legal by the New Jersey Department of students with the transition of leaving of Representatives did not vote on the (BOE) at its Tuesday meeting ap- ment, Inc. as the district’s lunch ven- and regulatory matters. Environmental Protection (NJDEP) school. “We’ve never had the money” nearly 1,100-page healthcare bill – de- proved updated handbooks and the dor. The service management fee is Clark’s lawsuit was served on the means the authority will need to file for this position, said Ms. Dolan, who spite “enormous pressure” from the foodservice contract. $4,120 for the school year, a 3 percent authority on August 18, and relates to an appeal. The error requires the au- mentioned the state requires the district Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi – The BOE had a minimum quorum increase over the prior year. The cost the impact on Clark of RVSA’s use of thority to perform additional testing to have one. before adjourning at the end of July. of four members. Board members of lunch with milk will remain at last a five-year rolling average for charg- outside what had been agreed on be- Ms. Leiz also noted the board is in He said he is in the process of Jorge Batista, Gene Nagel and year’s price of $2.25. If milk is pur- ing members. The closing of U.S. tween the two entities. talks with the Westfield Armory and the reading the bill in its entirety, but said Carolyn Williams were not in atten- chased alone, the price is 30 cents, an Gypsum’s plant in Clark is expected The authority is also seeking relief Town of Westfield about the possibility it is “very technical and in some ways dance due to other commitments or increase of 5 cents over last year. to significantly reduce the township’s from the United States Environmental of using the armory for additional park- confusing,” forcing him to rely on planned vacations. “We have a skel- Board member Raymond Haggar sewage flows. Following the meet- Protection Agency (EPA) requirement ing for WHS students. Parents and experts to advise him on “what some eton crew here this evening, but we spoke to The Westfield Leader after the ing, Mr. Brinker noted that Clark rep- for detailed record keeping and submis- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 provisions actually mean.” have things to get done,” said BOE meeting about the increase in service resents 15 to 16 percent of the sion during operation of the RVSA’s President Mary Beth Schaumberg costs to the district by its vendors. “Most authority’s sewage flow, and that U.S. sludge drying facility’s thermal oil heater. during her report. of our vendors use the Consumer Price Gypsum accounted for about 20 per- Mr. Brinker said the plant’s capacity County Freeholders Consent During the 20-minute meeting, the Index to set their rate. The district does cent of Clark’s flow. makes an overload of the system very BOE voted to approve changes to not have to bid out a job for the lowest At last month’s meeting, Frank unlikely. The authority hopes to reduce school documents such as the three price, such as the school bus service, Mazzarella, the Clark commissioner, its reporting costs through this relief. To Comments On Relatives student handbooks: K-2, 3-5 and 6-8. unless it goes above that amount,” said who was absent from the August meet- The authority is scheduled in late By PAUL J. PEYTON promulgated this grievous act,” said Documents submitted by Chief Mr. Haggar, who serves on the BOE ing, put the company’s contribution September or October to answer a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Mr. Paterson, who thanked the board School Administrator (CSA) Jeanette budget and finance committee. at 25 percent. third-party complaint filed by Occi- ELIZABETH – With the American for its actions. Baubles for approval by the BOE in- The personnel matters approved Mr. Brinker said all member mu- dental Chemical Corporation and oth- Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filming Mr. Paterson said at freeholder cluded the affirmative action handbook, by the BOE did not include any addi- nicipalities are signatories to the ers. The complaint alleges that 73 the meeting, the Union County Board meetings, “the public encounters re- the substitute handbook and the emer- tional staff changes. Ms. Baubles rec- authority’s 1995 membership agree- public entities, including the RVSA of Chosen Freeholders announced sistance, arrogance and a shutdown gency management plan. “The board ommended three staff members to ment. This document represents a and its member municipalities, should Thursday that comments regarding from open discourse, frustrating those appreciates how up to date these hand- serve as mentors for teachers who are contract between the member mu- share the costs of the clean up be- county employees who might be re- [who] want good government.” books are,” said board member traditional or alternate route teachers nicipalities and the authority and can- cause they also dumped hazardous lated to freeholder members would Tina Renna, president of the Union Raymond Haggar before the BOE voted in the district. The district is not re- not be easily broken. wastes into the waterways. now be permitted at meetings. County Watchdog Association, said to approve the use of the documents. quired to participate in funding a por- A request under the Open Public The original lawsuit, filed in 2005 The ACLU’s attendance follows the organization conducted a study “These are not rollover documents as tion of the fee the mentors are paid for Records Act was received from Will- by the NJDEP, seeks to have Occi- potential litigation by Garwood resi- and found 542 county employees they have been given an in-depth up- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 iam Guhl, the deputy chief counsel for dental and the other companies cover dent Bruce Paterson, who believed “with the same surnames as elected the Republican office of the New Jer- the costs of cleaning up the Newark his First Amendment rights were vio- Democratic officials.” She admitted sey General Assembly, for various per- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 lated when acting chairman, Free- that Watchdog did not know if all are holder Dan Sullivan, would not let relatives of officials, but said, “nepo- him make comments at the June 25 tism is in fact an issue here.” meeting. “I am not going to tolerate “A citizen has to wonder when a talking about family members,” Mr. senator’s (Ray Lesniak) nephew is Sullivan said at the time, adding that appointed to county manager (George employees “may be or may not be Devanney), when the Union County related to someone” employed by the Democratic chairwoman (Charlotte county or a freeholder. DeFilippo) takes over a part-time However, at Thursday night’s meet- position and has become full-time ing, Freeholder Chairman Al with a salary of at least $100,000, Mirabella in a statement said, “Com- when six new captain positions are ments regarding public employees, created in the sheriff’s department whether or not they are related to with no public information on it…and freeholders, will be allowed at this it’s just a coincidence that a Demo- and at future meetings as protected cratic chairwoman’s relative scored by the First Amendment. The board seventh on the lieutenant’s exam, and apologizes to any affected member of six people would have to be moved the public [who] was directed to not up in order for her to be promoted,” comment on employees at the June Ms. Renna said. Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader meeting.” His statement was met by Joseph Doherty of Elizabeth said HEALTHCARE...U.S. Congressman Leonard Lance (R-7), pictured center, applause of audience members. the “people’s right to speak out and meets with The Westfield Leader editors Paul Peyton, left, and Michael Pollack to “This is a somewhat momentous challenge their elected representa- discuss the national healthcare proposal in The Leader’s office in Westfield last occasion tonight, and it couldn’t have tives on any legitimate issue – such as Thursday. The 40-minute interview can be seen on video at goleader.com. happened without both parties in- favoritism, cronyism and nepotism, Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader volved, myself from the public and as well as the hiring practices for PAGE INDEX FREE SPEECH…With anti-government sentiment aimed at the U.S. President Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 7 Real Estate .... 9-12 and Congress, members of the LaRoche Political Action Committee hand out you, the freeholders of Union County, county employment – must not be headed by chairman pro-tem Free- muffled or muted.” Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 14 Classifieds .... 13 literature on Tuesday in front of the Westfield Post Office. The literature takes Community ... 6-7, 13 Sports ...... 9-12 A&E ...... 15-16 aim at the government’s fiscal practices and healthcare initiatives. holder Sullivan in particular, who CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Page 8 Thursday, August 27, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Police Look for Burglars Responsible for 16 Break-Ins AREA — With startling frequency, error.” a band of criminals have been bur- Authorities remind residents that glarizing homes in a number of West- suspicious behavior, no matter how ern Union County municipalities, trivial it may seem, should be re- authorities said. It is believed that ported to their local authorities im- between November 25, 2008, and mediately and, when possible, to copy August 6, 2009, the group has been any license plate numbers or distin- responsible for at least 27 burglaries guishing details from suspicious and two attempted burglaries, said people in their neighborhoods. The Union County Prosecutor Ted burglars act with precision, targeting Romankow. only rooms where expensive jewelry Most of the burglaries have occurred would be kept. In the few cases where between 4 and 10 p.m. when alarm systems were activated, the Courtesy of Elizabeth Cairney homeowners are away, and the bur- burglars were gone from the scene by GRAND OPENING...The grand opening of the new Union County (UC) Repub- glars are believed to spend less than the time police arrived. lican Headquarters at 425 North Avenue East in Westfield was held August 13. five minutes at each location, but none- Mr. Romankow urged all residents The headquarters features several meeting rooms and 20 new phone lines for theless have made off with a consider- in Union County, especially those PEACE AND MUSIC…Ed Thorne, pictured right, (Westfield High School Class voter contact and recruitment drives. For more information, call (908) 789-0200. able amount of jewelry and cash. who live in municipalities that border of 1964) and brother Rick (1967) pose in front of Hector’s Inn during recent Participating in the ribbon cutting, pictured, left to right, are: Glenn Mortimer, The majority of the burglaries in Route 78, to be vigilant and to imme- Woodstock 2009 ceremonies in Bethel, N.Y. Ed and his brother Mel (1971) UC GOP campaign manager and Mountainside councilman; Jim Foerst, Westfield attended the original festival in 1969. councilman and GOP state committeeman; Art Zapolski, surrogate candidate; Union County have occurred in Ber- diately report any suspicious vehicles Nicole Cole, freeholder candidate; Anthony Sytko, freeholder candidate and keley Heights, where 16 have been or persons to the municipal police Garwood councilman; Meghan Falso, UC GOP executive secretary; Phil Morin, reported since last November. departments. UC GOP chairman; Senator Tom Kean, Jr.; Assemblyman Jon Bramnick; Westfield, Mountainside and Spring- “Like most criminals, we expect POLICE BLOTTER Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz, and Dorothy Burger, UC volunteer coordinator. field have also reported similar thefts. they will be caught,” Mr. Romankow The prosecutor’s office said it was said. “Law enforcement is asking for “grateful” for the assistance from the help from the public. Residents who Westfield both sides and also along the back with an Mountainside Police Department and see anything suspicious should im- Tuesday, August 18, a resident of the 600 object approximately the size of a key while Leonard Lance Interview Chief James Debbie in gathering in- mediately call the police.” block of Stirling Place reported the theft of it was parked overnight in the lot. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 telligence on the burglaries. Additionally, Union County a yellow, BMX style mongoose bicycle on Thursday, August 20, Donna M. current healthcare bill contains a half- I would not vote for such a plan.” “The suspects likely ring the door- Crimestoppers is offering a reward of or about August 4. There are no suspects in Kosciolek, 43, of Newark was arrested at trillion-dollar cut to Medicare. He maintained that if the centrist bell to see if anyone comes to the up to $5,000 for the arrest and indict- the case. the Newark Police Department on an out- Tuesday, August 18, Robert Weythman, standing warrant out of Mountainside. Other people fear losing the Republicans’ plan were voted on, it door,” Mr. Romankow said. “In some ments of the people responsible for 32, of Red Bank was arrested and charged Friday, August 21, Olivia M. Washing- healthcare coverage they currently re- would pass both houses of Congress cases, when someone answered, the these burglaries. All calls are kept with possession of drug paraphernalia after ton, 35, of Newark was arrested for alleg- ceive from their employers and not “overwhelmingly.” would-be burglars made up an excuse anonymous and confidential. a motor vehicle stop at South Avenue and edly driving with a suspended registration having access to their doctors of choice. “Unfortunately, many House that they were looking for someone Crimestoppers may be reached at Boulevard. He was processed and released after a motor vehicle stop. She was pro- Substantively, the congressman Democrats are adamant in favor of else and had come to the house in (988) 654-TIPS. on his own recognizance with a summons. cessed and released at the scene. said he is opposed to not only the bill, [a] public option,” he said. Wednesday, August 19, Jasmine Bailey, Saturday, August 22, a homeowner build- but the concept of a “public option,” Since Republicans, by and large, 24, of Elizabeth was arrested on an out- ing a home on Dunn Parkway reported that which President Obama has said are opposed to what is being proposed standing Westfield traffic warrant for $99 someone entered the partially finished home would compete with private insur- to reform healthcare, some Democrats after she responded to Westfield police and removed a Makita miter saw valued at headquarters. She was processed and re- $950, a Hitachi nailer valued at $410 and a ance plans in an effort to stem the have talked about using a process leased after posting bail. Bostitch coil framing nailer valued at $350. rising cost of healthcare in America. known as reconciliation in the Senate. Wednesday, August 19, Kevin Garmony, According to police, the suspect also dam- Mr. Lance believes a public plan Reconciliation, usually reserved for 47, of Irvington was arrested at the Essex aged other materials in the home. The vic- would result in “much greater ration- budgetary matters, is a process in which County jail on an outstanding Westfield tim believes the theft occurred during the ing” than what exists today, but it is the Senate can pass a bill with a simple criminal warrant for $259. He was pro- day, and neighbors who might have wit- the price tag that gives him pause. majority of 51 votes, not the filibuster- cessed and released after posting bail. nessed the crime believe the suspects to be “Even more important, I’m concerned proof 60 votes. New York Senator Wednesday, August 19, Jessica White, hired workers. about the cost,” he said. “The President Charles Schumer has said reconcilia- 19, of Westfield was arrested on an out- Saturday, August 22, a motorist reported said it had to be cost-neutral. I rely on the tion remains “on the table” if the Re- standing Westfield traffic warrant for $110 that while he was driving on Route 22, after responding to Westfield police head- West, a tree fell on his motor vehicle. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) for publicans opposition is steadfast. quarters. She was processed and released impact smashed his windshield, causing it analysis in this regard. The CBO says it Mr. Lance said if the majority party after posting bail. to buckle and spray glass over his wife, who will cost a great deal of money.” “rams” this piece of legislation through Thursday, August 20, Maurice Singley, was a passenger in the vehicle. According to According to CBO.gov, in a written the House and Senate, and the Presi- 30, of Plainfield was arrested on charges of police, the Department of Transportation document to the Ways and Means Com- dent signs it, “there will be enormous possession of less than 50 grams of sus- responded to the incident. mittee, the CBO found that “enacting consequences at the midterm elec- pected marijuana and possession of drug Saturday, August 22, Rene Constant, 45, H.R. 3200 would result in a net increase tions [in 2010]…and obviously, it paraphernalia after a motor vehicle stop at of East Orange was arrested following a in the federal budget deficit of $239 would violate President Obama’s num- East Broad and Prospect Streets. He was motor vehicle stop for multiple violations billion over the 2010-2019 period.” ber-one promise when running for transported to Westfield police headquar- and charged with driving with a suspended ters, processed and released with a sum- license. While he and the majority of House President – that he was going to gov- mons. Saturday, August 22, a victim came into Republicans are not receptive to the ern in a post-partisan way.” Lauren Barr for The Westfield Leader Friday, August 21, Jorge Alvarez, 18, of police headquarters to report that his former current construction of the healthcare Moving to his vote on the Clean OAK RIDGE PARK...Residents enjoy music of the Nerds at Oak Ridge Park last Roselle was arrested on an outstanding girlfriend has been sending him threatening plan, Mr. Lance said the Republican Energy Act (cap-and-trade), which Wednesday in Clark, sponsored by the Union County Democratic Committee. Elizabeth traffic warrant for $280 on South text messages. Party must present its vision of passed 229-212 in the House, Mr. Avenue near Livingston Street. He was Sunday, August 23, an employee at a healthcare reform and not simply be, Lance said he favored cap-and-trade, transported to Westfield police headquar- Route 22 business reported that she wit- what he called, “The Party of No.” which sets an emission limit for each ters, processed and released on his own nessed two individuals remove all four tires “It is essential that we in the minor- business and allows businesses to trade Board Permits Comments recognizance as per the Elizabeth Police and rims from a display vehicle parked in ity offer solutions and not simply their emissions allowances with one Department. front of a Route 22 tire store. criticize what we don’t like,” he said. another, over a carbon tax, which would Friday, August 21, a resident of the 700 The suspects were described as a white On Freeholder Relatives block of Hyslip Avenue reported the theft of male with long, dirty blonde hair, approxi- “It’s irresponsible not to have an al- effectively tax the carbon-dioxide personal property from his unlocked motor mately 5 feet, 6 inches to 5 feet, 10 inches ternative plan, and I think Republi- emissions from burning fossil fuels. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 vehicle, which was parked in his driveway. tall and weighing approximately 160 cans do have an alternate plan.” Mr. Lance, who has said publicly “The privilege to govern and the According to records available on The missing items, valued at approximately pounds, and a white, heavyset female, ap- Mr. Lance is a member of the Tues- that he believes Global Warming is a power that goes with it comes from the New Jersey Tax Assessors Asso- $1,350, included six tennis rackets and the proximately 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weigh- day Lunch Group, made up of cen- real concern, said, “I favor energy the citizenry, not the government,” ciation website, the property, at 240- bag in which they were stored, a tennis ball ing 200 pounds, with dark hair pulled back trist Republicans from the east, legislation. We rely much too heavily he said. “The public must be ever 246 West Jersey Street, owned by hopper containing some 100 balls, tennis in a ponytail. midwest and California; the group on foreign sources of oil and rely too vigilant to ensure that our freedoms the Leonard Funeral Home, paid racket strings, an iPod and a pair of head- According to police, the suspects fled proposed its version of healthcare heavily on coal, [which is] a dirty are not eroded by petty, power-hun- $31,265 in property taxes last year. phones. eastbound on Route 22 in an older model Friday, August 21, a resident of the 200 Chevy pickup, which was dark green in reform two months ago. form of energy.” gry politicians who labor under the County Counsel Robert Barry said block of Edgewood Avenue reported the color, with Chevrolet in white lettering The group’s proposal provides help Mr. Lance touted New Jersey for egotistical impression that they will once the funeral home is renovated theft of personal property from his locked across the tailgate of the truck. A surveil- for small businesses so they can cover already taking part in a 10-state east do as they please.” for a child advocacy center, the motor vehicle, which was parked in his lance camera caught the act and police are more employees; permits small busi- coast agreement that caps carbon Summit resident Darren Young, a county will look to sell the building driveway. The missing items, valued at investigating. nesses to go across state lines and pool emissions. Mr. Lance, who depends former candidate for numerous of- that houses the current center on $4,615, included an IBM laptop computer, Scotch Plains together with other entities in order to on the CBO for cost analysis, said fices, including freeholder and for Westfield Avenue in Elizabeth. GPS navigational system, USB modem Monday, August 17, a resident of Home- lower costs; introduces “significant” cap-and-trade would cost the average the state legislature, called the free- Michelle Conway of Cranford and USB disc drive and two computer stead Terrace reported that someone dam- tort reform, an effort to change legal taxpayer in America, by 2020, a “post- holders “arrogant” in their treatment asked if the county does “cost-ben- chargers. aged a tree in his yard. procedures in order to prevent lawsuit age stamp a day.” of county residents at meetings. efit analyses to see what the long- Friday, August 21, Lily Hershkowitz, Tuesday, August 18, a resident of White 23, of Linden was arrested on an outstand- Oak Road reported that several thousand abuse and make liability insurance Mr. Lance had taken some flack for Patti Nozza of Mountainside said, term benefits and the long-term risks ing Oakland traffic warrant for $135 after dollars worth of jewelry was missing after more affordable, and permits young his vote. He was one of eight House “It is a wonderful day in Union are before you make investments responding to Westfield police headquar- workers had finished working in his resi- people, for a fee, to stay on their par- Republicans who voted for the bill. County” because of the ACLU’s pres- like this?” ters. She was processed and released after dence. ents’ health plan until age 27 or 28. This led to demonstrations outside ence. She said in the past, she was “Yes, we do, and it was deter- posting bail. Tuesday, August 18, a resident of Mr. Lance insisted the centrist-Re- his North Avenue office in Westfield “afraid to speak” at meetings. mined that this was an acceptable Friday, August 21, a resident of the 200 Channing Avenue reported that someone publican plan was made “in good faith,” and a deluge of letters to The Leader. “I can’t afford a battery of attor- use of funds for a worthy cause,” Mr. block of Seneca Place reported the theft of removed approximately $290 from her ac- but “unfortunately, the White House Though his decision on the energy neys to protect my back,” she said. Mirabella said. personal property, valued at approximately count without her authorization. and Speaker Pelosi have not yet reached bill has been one of the most signifi- Mr. Mirabella said he would “do Mr. Mirabella said the board heard $670, from an unlocked motor vehicle. The Wednesday, August 19, a resident of out to us with thoughts on our plan.” cant votes of his brief tenure, the [his] best moving forward to make from Prosecutor Ted Romankow ear- missing items included $20 in change, a cell Lyde Place reported that someone entered phone, a GPS unit and $500 in miscella- his motor vehicle while it was parked in When asked if he would vote for a congressman said his “most conse- sure everyone is treated fairly who lier this year concerning the “dire neous personal jewelry. front of his residence and removed approxi- revised healthcare bill that included quential” vote cast in Congress thus comes to this board to discuss things need for a suitable place for this Friday, August 21, John Nunez, 47, of mately $150 in cash. tort reform and provisions to purchase far was his vote on the stimulus pack- and that there is an equal amount of child advocacy center.” Plainfield was arrested on Watchung Fork Saturday, August 22, Dawn Finley, 43, insurance across state lines, Mr. Lance age and the budget, both of which he respect from both sides as far as how “I think we have an appropriate and charged with hindering apprehension of West Orange was arrested and charged said, “I do not favor a public option, so voted against approving. this body is conducted.” building that will serve our children for allegedly providing false identification with driving while intoxicated (DWI) after As the cap-and-trade bill moves to “We may not like what we are very well moving forward… This and repeatedly lying to police after they a motor vehicle stop, at which time the the Senate, Mr. Lance said he is hearing, but certainly, everyone is board deemed it was very important responded to a report of a suspicious person. officer smelled the odor of alcohol. She was “pleased” that the upper house of entitled to their opinion to give it,” to move forward in that fashion,” Further investigation revealed multiple transported to police headquarters, where WF BOE Congress is taking its time. he said. Mr. Mirabella said. warrants had been issued for Nunez, includ- she was processed and released. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing two Plainfield criminal warrants total- Sunday, August 23, Michael Sweeney, “I believe the bill has to be modi- Mr. Sullivan said Elizabeth resi- On another issue, New Providence ing $2,000 and a North Plainfield traffic 39, of Scotch Plains was arrested on an homeowners around WHS had brought fied in the Senate to bring along China dents should be upset that the city’s resident Bill Hart said, “The over- warrant for $1,000. Bail on the Westfield outstanding warrant after a motor vehicle the issue of the lack of parking at WHS and India; if they cannot be brought school board was fined $88,000 for whelming majority of people…are charge was set at $5,000. Unable to post stop. He was transported to police head- to the board at past meetings. along, then I do not think the bill using Board of Education (BOE) against the county developing bail, he was transported and committed to quarters, where he was processed and re- On a separate matter, Ms. Dolan had should move forward in the Senate. funds on political advertising unre- Oakwood Park.” the Union County jail. leased. attended a pandemic summit and said Emissions are a global issue, not just lated to BOE business. County “We think the funds could be bet- Friday, August 21, a resident of the 600 Sunday, August 23, Keith Bronikowski, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) a U.S. issue,” he said. spokesman Sebastian D’Elia said ter spent somewhere else,” he told block of Cumberland Street reported the 20, of Scotch Plains was arrested and charged had issued a new guideline on H1N1 See the video at goleader.com. some 50 BOE employees were in the board. The board approved a theft of $35 in coins from her unlocked with DWI after a motor vehicle stop, at virus, commonly known as swine flu. attendance at the freeholder meeting. resolution for the $4-million motor vehicle, which was parked in the which time the officer smelled the odor of driveway. alcohol. He was transported to police head- The CDC guidelines specify any per- Man Is Critical After In other business, Elizabeth resi- Oakwood Park improvement project. Friday, August 21, Oscar Perez, 26, of quarters, where he was processed and re- son with H1N1 stay home for 24 hours dent Stanley Moskal was critical of Freeholder Sullivan said the New Rahway was arrested on two outstanding leased. after their fever has broken and their Being Dragged By Car the board’s decision to spend $2.4 Providence Borough Council ap- Rahway traffic warrants totaling $900 after Monday, August 24, Christian temperature has returned to normal. SCOTCH PLAINS – A man was re- million to purchase a former funeral proved the sale of the land for a a motor vehicle stop on Clark Street near Landazabal, 25, of Scotch Plains was ar- The CDC recommends getting vac- ported to be in critical but stable condition home as the new location for the dollar to the county, by a 4-3 vote, in Charles Street. He was processed and re- rested and charged with DWI after a motor cinated for the regular seasonal flu now. following an accident that occurred Friday Union County Prosecutor’s Office return for the improvements to be leased after posting bail. vehicle stop, at which time the officer A vaccine for H1N1 is expected to afternoon on Park Avenue in Scotch Plains. of Child Advocacy. “We are going done by the county. The transaction Friday, August 21, a resident of the 1100 smelled the odor of alcohol. He was trans- According to published reports, the vic- block of Boynton Avenue reported the theft ported to police headquarters, where he was be available in mid- to late October tim was standing in front of his car, which lose a ratable there (for the City of has not been concluded through a and will be two doses with a three- Elizabeth.)” vote by the borough council. of six pairs of gold hoop earrings from her processed and released. was parked northbound opposite the Scotch residence. Monday, August 24, Sharief Bails, 32, of week wait period in between doses. Plains Post Office, at 3:50 p.m. when a Sunday, August 23, after being stopped Linden was arrested and charged with pos- Children are one of the target audi- woman pulled her motor vehicle in front of for a motor vehicle violation on Central session of suspected marijuana after a mo- ences for this vaccine. his to use the mailbox. Her vehicle then Avenue near Frazee Court, Michael Tullo, tor vehicle stop, at which time the officer Richard Solomon said the Boosters suddenly went into reverse, pinning the MS BOE Approves Updated 26, of Westfield was arrested and charged discovered the substance. He was trans- are not ready to begin the banner adver- man between his car and hers. The victim with possession of less than 50 grams of ported to police headquarters, where he was tisement program this football season subsequently was dragged 50 feet down suspected marijuana. He was processed and processed and released. and can begin in the spring and follow Park Avenue. released with a summons. Fanwood The woman’s vehicle came to a stop Handbooks, Foodservice Sunday, August 23, Omar A. Pena, 19, of Thursday, August 20, a resident re- it into the next football season. when it struck a utility pole, trapping the The concrete repairs at Lincoln are CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Bound Brook was arrested and charged ported that someone used her credit card victim under the front left tire of the vehicle, with possession of less than 50 grams of to make approximately $1,300 in unau- due to the concrete not curing properly, according to police. Police and others lifted their time. However, the district does of The Leader will include an inter- suspected marijuana after a motor vehicle thorized purchases from various stores. Mr. Berman noted, and will be com- the vehicle off of the victim, who was then subsidize a portion of the mentor fee. view with CSA Jeanette Baubles. The stop at a DWI checkpoint at Central Avenue According to authorities, police are work- plete by the first day of school. The fix transported to an area hospital by the Scotch “We have done this since I became next BOE meeting is scheduled for and Frazee Court. He was released on his ing with several jurisdictions relating to is at “no cost to us,” he said. Plains Rescue Squad and other medical involved in the district,” said Mrs. Tuesday, September 8, at 7:30 p.m. own recognizance with a summons. fraudulent activity, which occurred in He also said there are additional un- personnel. Schaumberg. The subsidized portions Sunday, August 23, a resident of the 700 late July concerning this incident. There used funds from a bond that will go In the published reports, Scotch Plains are $851 per calendar year for an block of Coleman Place reported the theft of are several possible suspects and charges towards replacing windows at schools. Police Lieutenant Brian Donnelly said that alternate route candidate mentor and a Garmin GPS unit from her motor vehicle. are pending, police reported. neither alcohol nor drugs appeared to play a The theft is believed to have occurred be- Tuesday, August 18, Christopher G. The board also approved personnel role in the accident. Authorities are attempt- $738 per calendar year for a tradi- Clark appointments for the school year. Among tional route candidate mentor. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tween August 15 and August 22, when the Badas, 24, of Greentown, Pa. was ar- ing to determine if mechanical or human unlocked vehicle was parked in the resident’s rested following a motor vehicle stop on the appointments was Yetunde error caused the car to go into reverse. As the summer break comes to a Bay Complex, which includes the driveway. Forest Road on outstanding warrants out Rubinstein who has replaced the retired The names of the driver and the victim close, Ms. Baubles reminded students lower 17 miles of the Passaic River, Sunday, August 23, a Westfield resident of Parsippany, Kearny and Fanwood. He James Moriarty as WHS guidance coun- have not been released, and no charges have in Mountainside to “please finish up Newark Bay, lower Hackensack River, reported the theft of his silver Trek hybrid was processed and released after posting selor, at a salary of $64,278. Stephen been filed against the driver at this time. your summer reading and assign- Arthur Kill and the Kill Van Kull. The bicycle from the 600 block of Fourth Av- bail. Galgon was named head of WHS TV Attempts to contact law-enforcement ments.” The first day of school is Tues- original suit alleges the companies’ enue between 12:30 and 2:30 a.m. Sunday, August 23, Alan E. Jones, 49, Production, at $60,548. He replaced John sources for an update on the case were day, September 8. For more informa- dumped hazardous materials into the Mountainside of Union was arrested following a motor Burns, who retired in 2008. A substitute unsuccessful at press time yesterday. When tion on the district’s goals for the com- Passaic River during the period from Wednesday, August 19, an employee at vehicle stop on Martine Avenue on an had filled in during the vacancy. updates are received, they will be reported ing school year, the September 3 issue 1940 through 1971. a Route 22 nursing home reported that her outstanding Fanwood warrant. He was at goleader.com. motor vehicle was scratched the length of processed and released after posting bail. USPS 485200 Thursday, August 27, 2009 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 50TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 35-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] Fanwood Council Begins Budget Re-examination After Aid Denial By RAYNOR DENITZIO roughly half an hour, Borough Chief cap levy. With the reductions, the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Financial Officer Fred Tompkins pre- average tax increase of the proposed FANWOOD — In response to the sented a number of recommenda- municipal budget would stand at $84 state’s denial of its application for tions to lower the budget’s tax in- for a home assessed at $84,500. extraordinary aid, Fanwood Mayor crease below the 4 percent state cap. Mayor Mahr told The Scotch Plains- Colleen Mahr and the Borough Although the borough could have Fanwood Times that the increase Council began the process of amend- applied for a waiver to increase the could have been as high as $130. ing its $8.7-million budget during a levy above 4 percent, Mr. Tompkins Residents should see an average de- special meeting on Thursday morn- said he “didn’t even consider that as crease of $41 in their fourth quarter ing. an option.” tax bill. New Jersey municipalities were Among these proposals is a reduc- Earlier this year, the borough de- notified last week of the state’s ex- tion of $58,927 from the borough’s ferred roughly $230,000 in pension traordinary aid awards. Neither reserve for uncollected taxes. payments for 2009 under a plan put Fanwood, which sought $398,000, “By cutting into the reserve for forth by Governor Jon Corzine. When nor Garwood, which applied for uncollected taxes, it’s going to have questioned regarding repayment of $300,000, received any funds. The a negative impact on 2010, but there’s the funds by resident Joe Nagy, Mr. municipalities were the only two in nothing we can do about that,” Mr. Tompkins said the state has indi- Union County to seek extraordinary Tompkins said. cated it may “phase in the increases.” state aid. In total, Mr. Tompkins suggested Mr. Tompkins also recommended During the meeting, which lasted $117,927 in decreases to reduce the additional funds for various accounts in the budget, including an addi- David B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tional $20,000 for the municipality’s TAKING OFF AFTER INSPECTION...Major General Glenn K. Rieth, pictured center, adjutant general of New Jersey and legal department. Mr. Tompkins said commander of the New Jersey Army and Air National Guard, settles in prior to takeoff in a Blackhawk helicopter after the additional funds were necessary inspection of the Westfield Armory last Friday. New Jersey National Guard Chief Warrant Officer James Den Hartog and as Fanwood has seen an increase in Army National Guard Major Tom Frickanisce served as pilots. the number of tax appeals filed this year. He said there are “a little more than $1 million in assessments that With ACLU Present, Board Permits are being appealed,” which he attrib- uted to the economy. “The appeals usually generate some sort of reduction,” Mr. Comments on Freeholder Relatives Tompkins said. “Frankly, it’s too By PAUL J. PEYTON related to someone” employed by the challenge their elected representa- important for us not to spend the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times county or a freeholder. tives on any legitimate issue – such as money to defend.” ELIZABETH – With the American However, at Thursday night’s meet- favoritism, cronyism and nepotism, During his presentation, Mr. Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filming ing, Freeholder Chairman Al as well as the hiring practices for Tompkins said the average house- the meeting, the Union County Board Mirabella in a statement said, “Com- county employment – must not be hold in the borough is facing in- of Chosen Freeholders announced ments regarding public employees, muffled or muted.” creases of $407 from the school bud- Thursday that comments regarding whether or not they are related to “The privilege to govern and the get and $94 from the county. These county employees who might be re- freeholders, will be allowed at this power that goes with it comes from figures represent 69 percent and 16 lated to freeholder members would and at future meetings as protected the citizenry, not the government,” he David Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times percent of the total levy, respectively. now be permitted at meetings. by the First Amendment. The board said. “The public must be ever vigi- FINISHING OFF A FINE PRACTICE...Raider Football Head Coach Steve “We don’t have a big impact,” Mr. The ACLU’s attendance follows apologizes to any affected member of lant to ensure that our freedoms are Ciccotelli acknowledges a fine pre-season practice session. The Raiders will open Tompkins said. “We have the small- potential litigation by Garwood resi- the public [who] was directed to not not eroded by petty, power-hungry in Cranford on the new turf field on Saturday, September 12, at 7 p.m. est impact of everyone.” dent Bruce Paterson, who believed comment on employees at the June politicians who labor under the ego- The council will next discuss the his First Amendment rights were vio- meeting.” His statement was met by tistical impression that they will do as municipal budget during its Tues- lated when acting chairman, Free- applause of audience members. they please.” Rep. Lance Visits Times Office day, September 1, agenda meeting. holder Dan Sullivan, would not let “This is a somewhat momentous Summit resident Darren Young, a A vote on the 2009 budget is antici- him make comments at the June 25 occasion tonight, and it couldn’t have former candidate for numerous of- pated for Tuesday, September 8. meeting. “I am not going to tolerate happened without both parties in- fices, including freeholder and for To Voice Healthcare Opposition “We will prepare a final amend- talking about family members,” Mr. volved, myself from the public and the State Legislature, called the free- By MICHAEL J. POLLACK Mr. Lance called protestors dem- ment once we agree this is what we Sullivan said at the time, adding that you, the freeholders of Union County, holders “arrogant” in their treatment Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times onstrating nationwide against the pro- are going to do,” Mr. Tompkins said. employees “may be or may not be headed by chairman pro-tem Free- of county residents at meetings. WESTFIELD – U.S. Congressman posed healthcare reform “perfectly holder Sullivan in particular, who Patti Nozza of Mountainside said, Leonard Lance (R-7) visited The legitimate” individuals who have a promulgated this grievous act,” said “It is a wonderful day in Union Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times office “perfect right” to express their views Clark Township Sues RVSA; Mr. Paterson, who thanked the board County” because of the ACLU’s pres- on Thursday to primarily discuss the passionately. for its actions. ence. She said in the past, she was status of, and his opposition to, the “We have a responsibility to listen Mr. Paterson said at freeholder “afraid to speak” at meetings. current healthcare-reform bill. The to their concerns,” Mr. Lance said. State GOP OPRA’s Records meetings, “the public encounters re- “I can’t afford a battery of attor- congressman also discussed the effi- “Many are unclear of [the bill’s] pro- By WAYNE BAKER tal Protection Agency (EPA) require- sistance, arrogance and a shutdown neys to protect my back,” she said. cacy of town-hall meetings nation- visions, and in some cases, they are Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ment for detailed record keeping and from open discourse, frustrating those Mr. Mirabella said he would “do wide and defended his vote to pass frightened. It is our responsibility to RAHWAY — The commissioners submission during operation of the [who] want good government.” [his] best moving forward to make the “cap-and-trade” legislation, which try to work through the process, to try of the Rahway Valley Sewerage Au- RVSA’s sludge drying facility’s ther- Tina Renna, president of the Union sure everyone is treated fairly who seeks to reduce emissions of green- to be civil to one another.” thority (RVSA) heard about the Town- mal oil heater. Mr. Brinker said the County Watchdog Association, said comes to this board to discuss things house gases such as carbon dioxide. Mr. Lance said his constituents in ship of Clark’s lawsuit against the plant’s capacity makes an overload of the organization conducted a study and that there is an equal amount of On healthcare, Mr. Lance stated New Jersey’s Seventh Congressional authority at the RVSA meeting on the system very unlikely. The author- and found 542 county employees respect from both sides as far as how repeatedly his opposition to the cur- District, which stretches from west- Thursday. The commissioners also ity hopes to reduce its reporting costs “with the same surnames as elected this body is conducted.” rent bill, H.R. 3200; his reasons are ern Hunterdon County to Union heard about progress on completing through this relief. Democratic officials.” She admitted “We may not like what we are twofold. The freshman congressman County, including Westfield, Scotch the upgrades to the treatment plant The authority is scheduled in late that Watchdog did not know if all are hearing, but certainly, everyone is believes the plan set forth in the House Plains, Fanwood, Garwood and and were updated on several legal September or October to answer a relatives of officials, but said, “nepo- entitled to their opinion to give it,” he of Representatives will not be “cost- Mountainside, are “extremely pas- and regulatory matters. third-party complaint filed by Occi- tism is in fact an issue here.” said. neutral,” which is President Barack sionate” about the bill. Seniors, in Clark’s lawsuit was served on the dental Chemical Corporation and oth- “A citizen has to wonder when a Mr. Sullivan said Elizabeth resi- Obama’s desire, and Mr. Lance thinks particular, he said are concerned be- authority on August 18, and relates to ers. The complaint alleges that 73 senator’s (Ray Lesniak) nephew is dents should be upset that the city’s it will lead to greater “rationing” of cause, according to Mr. Lance, the the impact on Clark of RVSA’s use of public entities, including the RVSA appointed to county manager (George school board was fined $88,000 for care. current healthcare bill contains a half- a five-year rolling average for charg- and its member municipalities, should Devanney), when the Union County using Board of Education (BOE) Mr. Lance began by saying that he trillion-dollar cut to Medicare. ing members. The closing of U.S. share the costs of the clean up be- Democratic chairwoman (Charlotte funds on political advertising unre- was “extremely pleased” that the Other people fear losing the Gypsum’s plant in Clark is expected cause they also dumped hazardous DeFilippo) takes over a part-time lated to BOE business. County House of Representatives did not vote healthcare coverage they currently to significantly reduce the township’s wastes into the waterways. position and has become full-time spokesman Sebastian D’Elia said on the nearly 1,100-page healthcare receive from their employers and sewage flows. Following the meet- The original lawsuit, filed in 2005 with a salary of at least $100,000, some 50 BOE employees were in bill – despite “enormous pressure” worry about not having access to their ing, Mr. Brinker noted that Clark rep- by the NJDEP, seeks to have Occi- when six new captain positions are attendance at the freeholder meeting. from the Speaker of the House, Nancy doctors of choice. resents 15 to 16 percent of the dental and the other companies cover created in the sheriff’s department In other business, Elizabeth resi- Pelosi – before adjourning at the end Substantively, the congressman authority’s sewage flow, and that U.S. the costs of cleaning up the Newark with no public information on it…and dent Stanley Moskal was critical of of July. said he is opposed to not only the bill, Gypsum accounted for about 20 per- Bay Complex, which includes the it’s just a coincidence that a Demo- the board’s decision to spend $2.4 He said he is in the process of but the concept of a “public option,” cent of Clark’s flow. lower 17 miles of the Passaic River, cratic chairwoman’s relative scored million to purchase a former funeral reading the bill in its entirety, but said which President Obama has said At last month’s meeting, Frank Newark Bay, lower Hackensack River, seventh on the lieutenant’s exam, and home as the new location for the it is “very technical and in some ways would compete with private insur- Mazzarella, the Clark commissioner, Arthur Kill and the Kill Van Kull. The six people would have to be moved Union County Prosecutor’s Office of confusing,” forcing him to rely on ance plans in an effort to stem the who was absent from the August original suit alleges the companies’ up in order for her to be promoted,” Child Advocacy. “We are going to experts to advise him on “what some rising cost of healthcare in America. meeting, put the company’s contribu- dumped hazardous materials into the Ms. Renna said. lose a ratable there (for the City of provisions actually mean.” Mr. Lance believes a public plan tion at 25 percent. Passaic River during the period from Joseph Doherty of Elizabeth said Elizabeth.)” Mr. Lance called it “essential” that would result in “much greater ration- Mr. Brinker said all member mu- 1940 through 1971. the “people’s right to speak out and According to records available on Congress have all of August to “di- ing” than what exists today, but it is nicipalities are signatories to the the New Jersey Tax Assessors Asso- gest” the bill and hear from constitu- the price tag that gives him pause. authority’s 1995 membership agree- ciation website, the property, at 240- ents. “I hope we don’t rush to judg- “Even more important, I’m con- ment. This document represents a 246 West Jersey Street, owned by the ment in early September when we cerned about the cost,” he said. “The contract between the member mu- Leonard Funeral Home, paid $31,265 return after Labor Day,” he said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 nicipalities and the authority and can- in property taxes last year. not be easily broken. County Counsel Robert Barry said A request under the Open Public once the funeral home is renovated Records Act (OPRA) was received for a child advocacy center, the county from William Guhl, the deputy chief will look to sell the building that counsel for the Republican office of houses the current center on Westfield the New Jersey General Assembly, Avenue in Elizabeth. for various personnel and expendi- Michelle Conway of Cranford asked ture records for the RVSA. When if the county does “cost-benefit analy- asked if he knew why this informa- ses to see what the long-term benefits tion was being requested, Michael and the long-term risks are before you Brinker, executive director of the make investments like this?” RVSA replied, “Not a clue.” “Yes, we do, and it was determined In other business, RVSA was is- that this was an acceptable use of sued its Title V Air Permit Modifica- funds for a worthy cause,” Mr. tion Approval for the cogeneration Mirabella said. facility at RVSA’s wastewater treat- Mr. Mirabella said the board heard ment facility on July 31, but an error from county Prosecutor Ted Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times by the New Jersey Department of TAKING THE HIGH ROAD…The Motown and R&B band High Road played Romankow earlier this year concern- Environmental Protection (NJDEP) at Alan Augustine Village Green in Scotch Plains last Thursday to wind up this ing the “dire need for a suitable place means the authority will need to file year’s summer concert series, which is presented annually by the township’s for this child advocacy center.” an appeal. The error requires the au- cultural arts committee. “I think we have an appropriate Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times building that will serve our children HEALTHCARE DISCUSSION...U.S. Congressman Leonard Lance (R-7), pic- thority to perform additional testing outside what had been agreed on be- PAGE INDEX very well moving forward… This tured center, meets with The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times editors Paul Peyton, Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 7 Real Estate .... 9-12 left, and Michael Pollack to discuss the national healthcare proposal in The Times’ tween the two entities. board deemed it was very important The authority is also seeking relief Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 14 Classifieds .... 13 to move forward in that fashion,” Mr. office in Westfield last Thursday. The 40-minute interview can be seen at Community ... 6-7, 13 Sports ...... 9-12 A&E ...... 15-16 www.goleader.com. from the United States Environmen- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Page 8 Thursday, August 27, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Police Look for Burglars Responsible for 16 Break-Ins AREA — With startling frequency, else and had come to the house in a band of criminals have been bur- error.” glarizing homes in a number of West- Authorities remind residents that ern Union County municipalities, suspicious behavior, no matter how authorities said. It is believed that trivial it may seem, should be re- between November 25, 2008, and ported to their local authorities im- August 6, 2009, the group has been mediately and, when possible, to copy responsible for at least 27 burglaries any license plate numbers or distin- and two attempted burglaries, said guishing details from suspicious Union County Prosecutor Ted people in their neighborhoods. The Romankow. burglars act with precision, targeting Most of the burglaries have oc- only rooms where expensive jewelry curred between 4 and 10 p.m. when would be kept. In the few cases where homeowners are away, and the bur- alarm systems were activated, the Courtesy of Elizabeth Cairney glars are believed to spend less than burglars were gone from the scene by Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times GRAND OPENING...Republican dignitaries from across Union County attended five minutes at each location, but the time police arrived. FREE SPEECH…With anti-government sentiment aimed at the U.S. President the August 13 grand opening of the Union County (UC) Republican Headquarters nonetheless have made off with a Mr. Romankow urged all residents and Congress, members of the LaRoche Political Action Committee hand out at 425 North Avenue East in Westfield. The headquarters feature several meeting considerable amount of jewelry and in Union County, especially those literature on Tuesday in front of the Westfield Post Office. The literature takes rooms and 20 new phone lines for voter contact and recruitment drives. For more cash. who live in municipalities that bor- aim at the government’s fiscal practices and healthcare initiatives. information, call (908) 789-0200. Participating in the ribbon cutting, pictured, left to right, are: Glenn Mortimer, UC GOP campaign manager and Mountainside The majority of the burglaries in der Route 78, to be vigilant and to councilman; Jim Foerst, Westfield councilman and GOP state committeeman; Union County have occurred in Ber- immediately report any suspicious Art Zapolski, surrogate candidate; Nicole Cole, freeholder candidate; Anthony keley Heights, where 16 have been vehicles or persons to the municipal Sytko, freeholder candidate and Garwood councilman; Meghan Falso, UC GOP reported since last November. police departments. POLICE BLOTTER executive secretary; Phil Morin, UC GOP chairman; Senator Tom Kean; Assem- Westfield, Mountainside and “Like most criminals, we expect blyman Jon Bramnick; Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz, and Dorothy Burger, UC Springfield have also reported simi- they will be caught,” Mr. Romankow volunteer coordinator. Westfield both sides and also along the back with an lar thefts. The prosecutor’s office said. “Law enforcement is asking for Tuesday, August 18, a resident of the 600 object approximately the size of a key while said it was “grateful” for the assis- help from the public. Residents who block of Stirling Place reported the theft of it was parked overnight in the lot. tance from the Mountainside Police see anything suspicious should im- a yellow, BMX style mongoose bicycle on Thursday, August 20, Donna M. Man Is In Critical Condition Department and Chief James Debbie mediately call the police.” or about August 4. There are no suspects in Kosciolek, 43, of Newark was arrested at in gathering intelligence on the bur- Additionally, Union County the case. the Newark Police Department on an out- glaries. Crimestoppers is offering a reward Tuesday, August 18, Robert Weythman, standing warrant out of Mountainside. After Being Dragged By Car “The suspects likely ring the door- of up to $5,000 for the arrest and 32, of Red Bank was arrested and charged Friday, August 21, Olivia M. Washing- SCOTCH PLAINS – A man was police. Police and others lifted the bell to see if anyone comes to the indictments of the people respon- with possession of drug paraphernalia after ton, 35, of Newark was arrested for alleg- reported to be in critical but stable vehicle off of the victim, who was door,” Mr. Romankow said. “In some sible for these burglaries. All calls a motor vehicle stop at South Avenue and edly driving with a suspended registration Boulevard. He was processed and released after a motor vehicle stop. She was pro- condition following an accident that then transported to an area hospital cases, when someone answered, the are kept anonymous and confiden- on his own recognizance with a summons. cessed and released at the scene. occurred Friday afternoon on Park by the Scotch Plains Rescue Squad would-be burglars made up an excuse tial. Crimestoppers may be reached Wednesday, August 19, Jasmine Bailey, Saturday, August 22, a homeowner build- Avenue in Scotch Plains. and other medical personnel. that they were looking for someone at (988) 654-TIPS. 24, of Elizabeth was arrested on an out- ing a home on Dunn Parkway reported that According to published reports, the In the published reports, Scotch standing Westfield traffic warrant for $99 someone entered the partially finished home victim was standing in front of his Plains Police Lieutenant Brian after she responded to Westfield police and removed a Makita miter saw valued at car, which was parked northbound Donnelly said that neither alcohol nor headquarters. She was processed and re- $950, a Hitachi nailer valued at $410 and a opposite the Scotch Plains Post Of- drugs appeared to play a role in the leased after posting bail. Bostitch coil framing nailer valued at $350. fice, at 3:50 p.m. when a woman accident. Authorities are attempting to Wednesday, August 19, Kevin Garmony, According to police, the suspect also dam- pulled her motor vehicle in front of determine if mechanical or human er- 47, of Irvington was arrested at the Essex aged other materials in the home. The vic- County jail on an outstanding Westfield tim believes the theft occurred during the his to use the mailbox. Her vehicle ror caused the car to go into reverse. criminal warrant for $259. He was pro- day, and neighbors who might have wit- then suddenly went into reverse, pin- The names of the driver and the victim cessed and released after posting bail. nessed the crime believe the suspects to be ning the man between his car and have not been released and no charges Wednesday, August 19, Jessica White, hired workers. hers. The victim subsequently was have been filed against the driver at this 19, of Westfield was arrested on an out- Saturday, August 22, a motorist reported dragged 50 feet down Park Avenue. time. Attempts to contact law-enforce- standing Westfield traffic warrant for $110 that while he was driving on Route 22, The woman’s vehicle came to a ment sources for an update on the case after responding to Westfield police head- West, a tree fell on his motor vehicle. The stop when it struck a utility pole, were unsuccessful at press time yester- quarters. She was processed and released impact smashed his windshield, causing it trapping the victim under the front day. When updates are received, they after posting bail. to buckle and spray glass over his wife, who left tire of the vehicle, according to will be reported at goleader.com. Thursday, August 20, Maurice Singley, was a passenger in the vehicle. According to 30, of Plainfield was arrested on charges of police, the Department of Transportation possession of less than 50 grams of sus- responded to the incident. pected marijuana and possession of drug Saturday, August 22, Rene Constant, 45, paraphernalia after a motor vehicle stop at of East Orange was arrested following a Board Permits Comments East Broad and Prospect Streets. He was motor vehicle stop for multiple violations transported to Westfield police headquar- and charged with driving with a suspended ters, processed and released with a sum- license. On Freeholder Relatives mons. Saturday, August 22, a victim came into Lauren Barr for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Friday, August 21, Jorge Alvarez, 18, of police headquarters to report that his former CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 OAK RIDGE PARK...Residents enjoy music of the Nerds at Oak Ridge Park last Roselle was arrested on an outstanding girlfriend has been sending him threatening Mirabella said. improvement project. Wednesday in Clark, sponsored by the Union County Democratic Committee. Elizabeth traffic warrant for $280 on South text messages. On another issue, New Providence Freeholder Sullivan said the Avenue near Livingston Street. He was Sunday, August 23, an employee at a resident Bill Hart said, “The over- New Providence Borough Coun- transported to Westfield police headquar- Route 22 business reported that she wit- whelming majority of people…are MS BOE Approves Updated ters, processed and released on his own nessed two individuals remove all four tires cil approved the sale of the land recognizance as per the Elizabeth Police and rims from a display vehicle parked in against the county developing for a dollar to the county, by a 4- Department. front of a Route 22 tire store. Oakwood Park.” 3 vote, in return for the improve- Handbooks, Foodservice Friday, August 21, a resident of the 700 The suspects were described as a white “We think the funds could be better ments to be done by the county. block of Hyslip Avenue reported the theft of male with long, dirty blonde hair, approxi- spent somewhere else,” he told the By MAGGIE DIGGORY as the school bus service, unless it The transaction has not been con- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times personal property from his unlocked motor mately 5 feet, 6 inches to 5 feet, 10 inches board. The board approved a resolu- cluded through a vote by the bor- goes above that amount,” said Mr. vehicle, which was parked in his driveway. tall and weighing approximately 160 tion for the $4-million Oakwood Park ough council. MOUNTAINSIDE — The Haggar, who serves on the BOE bud- The missing items, valued at approximately pounds, and a white, heavyset female, ap- Mountainside Board of Education get and finance committee. $1,350, included six tennis rackets and the proximately 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weigh- (BOE) at its Tuesday meeting ap- The personnel matters approved by bag in which they were stored, a tennis ball ing 200 pounds, with dark hair pulled back proved updated handbooks and the the BOE did not include any addi- hopper containing some 100 balls, tennis in a ponytail. foodservice contract. tional staff changes. Ms. Baubles rec- racket strings, an iPod and a pair of head- According to police, the suspects fled Leonard Lance Interview The BOE had a minimum quorum ommended three staff members to phones. eastbound on Route 22 in an older model CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Friday, August 21, a resident of the 200 Chevy pickup, which was dark green in of four members. Board members serve as mentors for teachers who are block of Edgewood Avenue reported the color, with Chevrolet in white lettering President said it had to be cost-neu- process in which the Senate can pass Jorge Batista, Gene Nagel and Carolyn traditional or alternate route teachers theft of personal property from his locked across the tailgate of the truck. A surveil- tral. I rely on the Congressional Bud- a bill with a simple majority of 51 Williams were not in attendance due in the district. The district is not re- motor vehicle, which was parked in his lance camera caught the act and police are get Office (CBO) for analysis in this votes, not the filibuster-proof 60 votes. to other commitments or planned va- quired to participate in funding a por- driveway. The missing items, valued at investigating. regard. The CBO says it will cost a New York Senator Charles Schumer cations. “We have a skeleton crew tion of the fee the mentors are paid for $4,615, included an IBM laptop computer, Scotch Plains great deal of money.” has said reconciliation remains “on here this evening, but we have things their time. However, the district does GPS navigational system, USB modem Monday, August 17, a resident of Home- According to CBO.gov, in a writ- the table” if Republicans’ opposition to get done,” said BOE President Mary subsidize a portion of the mentor fee. and USB disc drive and two computer stead Terrace reported that someone dam- ten document to the Ways and Means is steadfast. Beth Schaumberg during her report. “We have done this since I became chargers. aged a tree in his yard. Friday, August 21, Lily Hershkowitz, Tuesday, August 18, a resident of White Committee, the CBO found that “en- Mr. Lance said if the majority party During the 20-minute meeting, the involved in the district,” said Mrs. 23, of Linden was arrested on an outstand- Oak Road reported that several thousand acting H.R. 3200 would result in a net “rams” this piece of legislation BOE voted to approve changes to Schaumberg. The subsidized portions ing Oakland traffic warrant for $135 after dollars worth of jewelry was missing after increase in the federal budget deficit through the House and Senate, and school documents such as the three are $851 per calendar year for an responding to Westfield police headquar- workers had finished working in his resi- of $239 billion over the 2010-2019 the President signs it, “there will be student handbooks: K-2, 3-5 and 6-8. alternate route candidate mentor and ters. She was processed and released after dence. period.” enormous consequences at the mid- Documents submitted by Chief $738 per calendar year for a tradi- posting bail. Tuesday, August 18, a resident of While he and the majority of House term elections [in 2010]…and obvi- School Administrator (CSA) Jeanette tional route candidate mentor. Friday, August 21, a resident of the 200 Channing Avenue reported that someone Republicans are not receptive to the ously, it would violate President Baubles for approval by the BOE As the summer break comes to a block of Seneca Place reported the theft of removed approximately $290 from her ac- current construction of the healthcare Obama’s number-one promise when included the affirmative action hand- close, Ms. Baubles reminded students personal property, valued at approximately count without her authorization. plan, Mr. Lance said the Republican running for President – that he was book, the substitute handbook and the in Mountainside to “please finish up $670, from an unlocked motor vehicle. The Wednesday, August 19, a resident of missing items included $20 in change, a cell Lyde Place reported that someone entered Party must present its vision of going to govern in a post-partisan emergency management plan. “The your summer reading and assign- phone, a GPS unit and $500 in miscella- his motor vehicle while it was parked in healthcare reform and not simply be, way.” board appreciates how up to date these ments.” The first day of school is neous personal jewelry. front of his residence and removed approxi- what he called, “The Party of No.” Moving to his vote on the Clean handbooks are,” said board member Tuesday, September 8. For more in- Friday, August 21, John Nunez, 47, of mately $150 in cash. “It is essential that we in the minor- Energy Act (cap-and-trade), which Raymond Haggar before the BOE formation on the district’s goals for Plainfield was arrested on Watchung Fork Saturday, August 22, Dawn Finley, 43, ity offer solutions and not simply passed 229-212 in the House, Mr. voted to approve the use of the docu- the coming school year, the Septem- and charged with hindering apprehension of West Orange was arrested and charged criticize what we don’t like,” he said. Lance said he favored cap-and-trade, ments. “These are not rollover docu- ber 3 issue of The Times will include for allegedly providing false identification with driving while intoxicated (DWI) after “It’s irresponsible not to have an al- which sets an emission limit for each ments as they have been given an in- an interview with CSA Jeanette and repeatedly lying to police after they a motor vehicle stop, at which time the ternative plan, and I think Republi- business and allows businesses to depth update,” added Mrs. Baubles. The next BOE meeting is responded to a report of a suspicious person. officer smelled the odor of alcohol. She was cans do have an alternate plan.” trade their emissions allowances with Schaumberg. scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, Further investigation revealed multiple transported to police headquarters, where warrants had been issued for Nunez, includ- she was processed and released. Mr. Lance is a member of the Tues- one another, over a carbon tax, which Among the budget items approved, at 7:30 p.m. ing two Plainfield criminal warrants total- Sunday, August 23, Michael Sweeney, day Lunch Group, made up of cen- would effectively tax the carbon-di- the BOE voted in favor of continuing ing $2,000 and a North Plainfield traffic 39, of Scotch Plains was arrested on an trist Republicans from the east, oxide emissions from burning fossil to use Dowling Foodservice Manage- SP Mayor’s Gala warrant for $1,000. Bail on the Westfield outstanding warrant after a motor vehicle midwest and California; the group fuels. ment, Inc. as the district’s lunch ven- charge was set at $5,000. Unable to post stop. He was transported to police head- proposed its version of healthcare Mr. Lance, who has said publicly dor. The service management fee is Seeks Nominations bail, he was transported and committed to quarters, where he was processed and re- reform two months ago. that he believes Global Warming is a $4,120 for the school year, a 3 percent SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch the Union County jail. leased. The group’s proposal provides help real concern, said, “I favor energy increase over the prior year. The cost Plains Mayor’s Gala Committee has Friday, August 21, a resident of the 600 Sunday, August 23, Keith Bronikowski, for small businesses so they can cover legislation. We rely much too heavily of lunch with milk will remain at last placed its nomination forms for this block of Cumberland Street reported the 20, of Scotch Plains was arrested and charged more employees; permits small busi- on foreign sources of oil and rely too year’s price of $2.25. If milk is pur- year’s gala online at theft of $35 in coins from her unlocked with DWI after a motor vehicle stop, at motor vehicle, which was parked in the which time the officer smelled the odor of nesses to go across state lines and heavily on coal, [which is] a dirty chased alone, the price is 30 cents, an scotchplainsnj.com/ driveway. alcohol. He was transported to police head- pool together with other entities in form of energy.” increase of 5 cents over last year. rec_mayors_gala.html. Each year the Friday, August 21, Oscar Perez, 26, of quarters, where he was processed and re- order to lower costs; introduces “sig- Mr. Lance touted New Jersey for Board member Raymond Haggar gala recognizes volunteers in the com- Rahway was arrested on two outstanding leased. nificant” tort reform, an effort to already taking part in a 10-state east spoke to The Scotch Plains-Fanwood munity. Rahway traffic warrants totaling $900 after Monday, August 24, Christian change legal procedures in order to coast agreement that caps carbon Times after the meeting about the in- To make a nomination for an orga- a motor vehicle stop on Clark Street near Landazabal, 25, of Scotch Plains was ar- prevent lawsuit abuse and make li- emissions. Mr. Lance, who depends crease in service costs to the district nization, individual or couple, print Charles Street. He was processed and re- rested and charged with DWI after a motor ability insurance more affordable, and on the CBO for cost analysis, said by its vendors. “Most of our vendors out the forms and send them to: Town- leased after posting bail. vehicle stop, at which time the officer permits young people, for a fee, to cap-and-trade would cost the average use the Consumer Price Index to set ship of Scotch Plains, 430 Park Av- Friday, August 21, a resident of the 1100 smelled the odor of alcohol. He was trans- stay on their parents’ health plan until taxpayer in America, by 2020, a “post- their rate. The district does not have to enue, Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076. block of Boynton Avenue reported the theft ported to police headquarters, where he was of six pairs of gold hoop earrings from her processed and released. age 27 or 28. age stamp a day.” bid out a job for the lowest price, such Nominations are due by October 15. residence. Monday, August 24, Sharief Bails, 32, of Mr. Lance insisted that the cen- Mr. Lance had taken some flack for Sunday, August 23, after being stopped Linden was arrested and charged with pos- trist-Republican plan was made “in his vote. He was one of eight House for a motor vehicle violation on Central session of suspected marijuana after a mo- good faith,” but “unfortunately, the Republicans who voted for the bill. Avenue near Frazee Court, Michael Tullo, tor vehicle stop, at which time the officer White House and Speaker Pelosi have This led to demonstrations outside 26, of Westfield was arrested and charged discovered the substance. He was trans- not yet reached out to us with thoughts his North Avenue office in Westfield with possession of less than 50 grams of ported to police headquarters, where he was on our plan.” and a deluge of letters to The Times. suspected marijuana. He was processed and processed and released. When asked if he would vote for a Though his decision on the energy released with a summons. Fanwood revised healthcare bill that included bill has been one of the most signifi- Sunday, August 23, Omar A. Pena, 19, of Thursday, August 20, a resident re- Bound Brook was arrested and charged ported that someone used her credit card tort reform and provisions to pur- cant votes of his brief tenure, the with possession of less than 50 grams of to make approximately $1,300 in unau- chase insurance across state lines, congressman said his “most conse- suspected marijuana after a motor vehicle thorized purchases from various stores. Mr. Lance said, “I do not favor a quential” vote cast in Congress thus stop at a DWI checkpoint at Central Avenue According to authorities, police are work- public option, so I would not vote for far was his vote on the stimulus pack- and Frazee Court. He was released on his ing with several jurisdictions relating to such a plan.” age and the budget, both of which he own recognizance with a summons. fraudulent activity, which occurred in He maintained that if the centrist voted against approving. Sunday, August 23, a resident of the 700 late July concerning this incident. There Republicans’ plan were voted on, it As the cap-and-trade bill moves to block of Coleman Place reported the theft of are several possible suspects and charges would pass both houses of Congress the Senate, Mr. Lance said he is a Garmin GPS unit from her motor vehicle. are pending, police reported. “overwhelmingly.” “pleased” that the upper house of The theft is believed to have occurred be- Tuesday, August 18, Christopher G. tween August 15 and August 22, when the Badas, 24, of Greentown, Pa. was ar- “Unfortunately, many House Congress is taking its time. unlocked vehicle was parked in the resident’s rested following a motor vehicle stop on Democrats are adamant in favor of “I believe the bill has to be modi- driveway. Forest Road on outstanding warrants out [a] public option,” he said. fied in the Senate to bring along China Sunday, August 23, a Westfield resident of Parsippany, Kearny and Fanwood. He Since Republicans, by and large, and India; if they cannot be brought reported the theft of his silver Trek hybrid was processed and released after posting are opposed to what is being pro- along, then I do not think the bill bicycle from the 600 block of Fourth Av- bail. posed to reform healthcare, some should move forward in the Senate. enue between 12:30 and 2:30 a.m. Sunday, August 23, Alan E. Jones, 49, Democrats have talked about using a Emissions are a global issue, not just PEACE AND MUSIC…Ed Thorne, pictured right, (Westfield High School Class Mountainside of Union was arrested following a motor process known as reconciliation in a U.S. issue,” he said. of 1964) and brother Rick (1967) pose in front of Hector’s Inn during recent Wednesday, August 19, an employee at vehicle stop on Martine Avenue on an the Senate. Reconciliation, usually See the video at goleader.com/ser- Woodstock 2009 ceremonies in Bethel, N.Y. Ed and his brother Mel (1971) a Route 22 nursing home reported that her outstanding Fanwood warrant. He was reserved for budgetary matters, is a vices/video. attended the original festival in 1969. motor vehicle was scratched the length of processed and released after posting bail. goleader online supplement We’ll Help Your Business The Westfield Leader www.goleader.com [email protected] (908) 232-4407

Get Back On Track Continue to the next page ==> Page 2 Thursday, August 27, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Corzine for Governor Campaign Release Peyton's Riverfront Development Christie Must Give Answers on Peek at the Week Loan to Ex-Staffer Michelle Brown Granted Site Plan Approval TRENTON — The Corzine for such basic public information have In Politics By RAYNOR DENITZIO able on the township website, call for Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Governor Campaign this week re- been bottled up by Christie’s friends By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times 106 housing units, 16 of which will leased the following statement from for more than five months. The public CRANFORD — The Riverfront be compliant with Council on Af- its campaign strategist Tom Shea: shouldn’t have to wait a day longer. Conaway Rips Christie on companies free rein to drop coverage for Development project received initial fordable Housing (COAH) regula- “Serious questions remain about “Finally, as the number two in com- ‘Mandate-Free’ Health Plans mammograms, minimum maternity site plan approval from the township’s tions. The plan also features nearly the loan Chris Christie gave to Michele mand in the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Assemblyman Herb Conaway (D- stays and even coverage of critical therapy planning board during a meeting on 22,000 square feet of retail space and Brown. Chris Christie had at least Michele Brown must be objective Burlington) has joined with advocates and treatment for autism,” he said. August 19. roughly 14,000 square feet of office four opportunities to comply with the about pursuing criminal cases in New for the autism community, Planned Webber: Corzine Should Disclose In a phone conversation with The space. law and disclose this loan, yet he Jersey in a non-partisan manner. But Parenthood Action Committee, nurses Info. on Lobbying as Sachs Exec. Westfield Leader and The Scotch Mr. Hudak said he believes the failed to do so each and every time. how can she possibly be objective and caregivers to criticize Republican New Jersey Republican State Com- Plains-Fanwood Times last Friday, developers will “start working on the There seems to be no mystery that he when she remains indebted – literally Gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie mittee Chairman Jay Webber has Cranford Zoning Official Robert project in earnest now” although he was determined to keep it secret. The – to the Republican candidate for for his proposal for ‘mandate-free’ called on Governor Jon Corzine to Hudak described the approval as “the said there are still matters to be ad- question is, why?” governor? U.S. Attorney Ralph Marra health plans, which Asm. Conaway heed his own calls for transparency first hurdle” for the project. dressed. “Christie and the U.S. Attorney’s is also reportedly facing questions said would allow health care compa- and disclose all information and docu- “It would be the initial blessing if According to the plan posted on the Office need to begin providing an- about whether he inappropriately nies in New Jersey to opt out of cover- mentation relating to his lobbying you will, it’s basically like a concept website, the area is in a Federal Emer- swers. They can start by immediately helped Christie’s campaign. This ing critical treatment for children with activity undertaken while serving as plan and [the planning board is] giv- gency Management Agency (FEMA) providing the specific dates of the whole episode raises grave questions autism, mammograms and hospital an executive at Goldman Sachs: ing their blessing to the concept,” and New Jersey Department of Envi- promotions and salary increases about impartiality in our justice sys- stays for new mothers. “The governor should follow his Mr. Hudak said. “The redevelop- ronmental Protection (DEP) desig- Christie gave Michele Brown. We tem, and the public deserves answers,” “Christie’s proposal would reverse own calls for disclosure and imme- ment plan was approved, the plan nated flood zone. The proposal also have filed a Freedom of Information Mr. Shea said. years of progress – giving insurance diately release all of his activities in itself. Now this is the applicant’s says the area has “documented NJDEP Act request requesting this informa- lobbying the Clinton Administration plan.” cases.” tion, but our previous requests for to change its position toward The project, which is being de- The developers will also need to Sheriff’s Youth Academy Monthly Income Preferred Shares signed by Garden Homes Develop- submit a final site plan for approval PA Looks for Options to (MIPS). The taxpayers deserve an ment in Short Hills, calls for a mixed- by the planning board. explanation of Governor Corzine’s use development along High Street “There’s no time limit, per se, on Increase Bridge’s Height Graduates Inaugural Class full-court press lobbying activities between South Avenue East and the process so I don’t know when BAYONNE — The Port Authority SCOTCH PLAINS — The first letters of reference and write an essay that benefited him personally as an Chestnut Street, near the Cranford they’re going to commence, it de- board authorized a planning analysis class of Union County Sheriff Ralph explaining why the student would executive at Goldman Sachs. Just as Crossing development. pends on a lot of factors,” Mr. Hudak to help the agency determine the best Froehlich’s Youth Academy gradu- like to attend the Youth Academy. importantly, Governor Corzine needs Preliminary plans, which are avail- said. “It’s a cumbersome process.” options to address navigational is- ated last week after two fun-filled The two-week program for high to explain the way in which he af- sues posed by new larger ships com- weeks learning about law enforce- school students between 14 and 17 fected federal tax law to protect the ing in 2014 that may have difficulty ment up close. years of age met daily from 8:30 a.m. benefits he enjoyed.” Bramnick Calls on State fitting under the Bayonne Bridge. Twenty-three teens from across to 3 p.m. at the John H. Stamler Open Space to Be on the Ballot for The board authorized up to $10 Union County took part in the Police Academy in Scotch Plains. November General Election million for planning and engineering Sheriff’s Youth Academy, a program They were provided with uniforms Governor Jon Corzine has signed To Rebid Contract to develop options to deal with the designed to familiarize young people they wore each day and had to keep legislation to allow voters on Election By RAYNOR DENITZIO Massachusetts, will have a negative bridge’s low clearance, which may with the role of a sheriff’s officer. them clean and neat. Day to approve $400 million in bonds Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times impact on the New Jersey suppliers. prevent larger ships from passing un- Also, it operates similar to an actual During the first week of the pro- to purchase more farmland for recre- SCOTCH PLAINS — During a “Having the state contract and not der it to reach the Port of New York police academy for teens interested gram, the teens engaged in a physical ation and conservation purposes. press conference on Saturday, Dis- knowing now at the end of this month and New Jersey’s container terminals in law enforcement. training regime twice a day while Since 1961, voters have approved trict 21 Assemblyman Jon Bramnick what’s going to happen … may put us west of the bridge. The planning and “The Youth Academy aims to teach attending lectures on subjects such as every open space bond issue put be- (R-Westfield) joined local office sup- out of business,” said Carl Streko, engineering efforts will take approxi- our kids about law enforcement, what crime scene investigations between fore them. The 12 bond issues have ply business owners in criticizing president of Supplies-Supplies in mately one to one-and-a-half years. a sheriff’s office does, and is a great workouts at the police academy. They resulted in the state spending $2.1 Governor Jon Corzine’s administra- Kenilworth. “We may not be here The planning efforts will supple- first step for those interested in the also received visits from representa- billion to preserve the state’s dwin- tion for its handling of the state’s next year.” ment a Port Authority-commissioned field of law enforcement,” Sheriff tives from several branches of the dling farmland and other open space office supply contract. In response to the press confer- study by the Army Corps of Engi- Froehlich said during the graduation military and made trips to the U.S. for future generations. The New Jersey Department of the ence, Tom Vincz, a spokesperson for neers and the U.S. Coast Guard that is ceremony. “And from what I heard Marshall’s Office in Newark and to GOP Calls on Corzine to Hold Treasury recently announced that the Department of the Treasury, said looking at the impacts of the bridge’s from these fine young ladies and men, see a New Jersey State Police heli- Spec. Leg. Session on Ethics through a partnership with the Na- the state would save over 20 percent 151-foot clearance on future port trade we succeeded in all of our goals in copter. The second week of the pro- The Senate and Assembly Republi- tional Joint Purchasing Alliance in contract costs and an additional and economic development benefit this program.” gram involved visiting various (NJPA), a Minnesota-based govern- $500,000 in warehouse and storage that would accrue by eliminating the Participants in the academy re- sheriff’s office operations around the cans have called on Governor Jon Corzine to convene a special legislative ment cooperative, the state contract fees through the arrangement with bridge’s navigational obstruction. ceived hands-on experience in a wide county including the K-9 Search and for office supplies will be held by the NJPA. variety of emergency services and Rescue Unit, the Fugitive Unit and session on ethics reform. The request was made by the entire membership of Staples Advantage, effective Tues- “The purchasing bureau and the Garwood Resident law enforcement functions and train- courthouse complex security. day, September 1. A 2006 law, which state are in the business of ensuring ing. In addition, youths have the op- The four instructors from the both legislative caucuses in a letter Named Staff Sergeant signed by the 17 Republican members the Legislature passed unanimously, that taxpayers’ dollars are spent in the portunity to learn respect for law en- sheriff’s office were aided by officers expanded the state’s ability to enter most prudent and cost effective man- LATHAM, N.Y. — Clayton Craig forcement through positive interac- from several law enforcement agen- of the Senate and the 31 Republican members of the General Assembly. into cooperatives. ner,” Mr. Vincz said. “This is a way to of Garwood, serving with 1156th tion during their time in the program. cies throughout the county. The Union Prior to joining the NJPA, the state achieve that.” Engineering Co. Vertical of the New “Showing them the human element County Police gave the teens the op- AC Councilman Won’t Face Jail In Blackmail Plot contract for office supplies was held Mr. Vincz also said Staples is a York Army National Guard, has been of law enforcement helps our young portunity to visit the horses of the by 17 New Jersey-based office prod- “major employer” and “major tax- promoted to the rank of staff ser- people connect with officers in a way mounted unit and see U.C. Marine 1, Atlantic City Councilman John uct vendors. payer” in New Jersey and Union geant. they never thought they could,” Mr. the county’s police boat. Schultz, charged in a sex video black- At the press conference, a group County, with three stores and more Learn About Froehlich added. Before the graduates filed into the mail case, will avoid jail time, the that included five of the 17 affected than 80 employees in the 21st Legis- The Sheriff’s Youth Academy is room to collect their diplomas, Sher- Associated Press has reported. He vendors called on Governor Corzine lative District. the Candidates at not a “boot camp” for troubled youth, iff Froehlich spoke with parents and will enter a pretrial intervention pro- goleader.com/ to re-open the bidding process to al- “[Staples] already spend[s] $200 he said. In order to enroll in the pro- family members, asking for feedback gram instead. Schultz was accused in low local businesses the chance to million on New Jersey business,” Mr. 09elections gram, the youngsters must have a about the program. a plot orchestrated by former Council submit bids. Asm. Bramnick said the Vincz said. “So how anyone can sug- minimum GPA of 2.70 (B- average), “It gave him a better understanding President Craig Callaway to black- treasury was not responsive to phone gest that Staples’ economic presence and admiration for what those in law mail current Councilman Eugene or e-mail inquiries regarding the con- here is not a positive economic factor enforcement do,” said Union County Robinson by luring him to a motel tract, which was advertised in a Min- for New Jersey is misinformed.” Helping Accident Corrections Officer Ken Burkert about room where Robinson was secretly nesota newspaper. his son, Connor. “Thank you.” taped having sex with a prostitute. “I don’t know what the conse- “It was amazing,” 15-year Pablo Callaway pleaded guilty. Robinson quences would be to vacate the ar- Victims Everyday Medina of Plainfield said after the said the money was for the woman to rangement with Staples,” Asm. ceremony. “I loved the people.” buy sodas. Bramnick said. “Regardless of what the consequences are, you need to, in my judgment, go out and get bids to determine whether what they are do- ing is competitive.” Asm. Bramnick and the vendors also said the decision to award the goleader.com/subscribe contract to Staples, headquartered in Your Hometown Used Car Dealer Westfield “Experts In Special Order”

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Place your personal or business ad in the fall football program published for the full season at every home game. Get Back On Track Contact Frank at (908) 232-3765 [email protected] (908) 232-4407 Westfield School Boosters Association The Westfield Leader For the benefit of Westfield High School athletics and scholarships. www.goleader.com A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 27, 2009 Page 3 Union Council OKs Road DEMs File Complaint Against Dispatcher Training Made Projects; Crime Rate Drops Christie on Loan to Staffer Available to Job-Seekers By LAUREN S. BARR ment program, and will bond $2.6 TRENTON – Democratic State flict of interest raises. Does he dis- SCOTCH PLAINS — The John H. of role-playing involving simulated Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times million. Committee Chair Joseph Cryan has cuss his campaign with Brown?” Mr. Stamler Police Academy has an- 9-1-1 calls. Chief Danco said indi- UNION — At Tuesday night’s The committee also authorized the filed a complaint against Republican Cryan said. nounced an alternate route course viduals who have successfully Union Township Committee meet- mayor and township administrator to ex- Gubernatorial candidate Chris Mr. Cryan said that ELEC has the option for individuals with no prior completed the Emergency Com- ing, Mayor Anthony Terrezza hon- ecute grant applications for field improve- Christie with the Election Law and power to “hold, or to cause to be held, experience who are interested in be- munications Operation Certifica- ored Union High School Junior Caitlin ments and equipment through the Union Ethics Commission (ELEC) for his hearings upon such violation and, coming trained as 9-1-1 dispatchers. tion, and who hold a valid CPR Goerlich for her recent participation County Kids Recreation Trust Fund. failure to disclose a personal loan of upon finding any person to have com- The five-day Emergency Communi- card from the American Red Cross at the Junior National Wheelchair Wade Massey, the manager of the $46,000 to Michele Brown, currently mitted such a violation, to assess such cations Operator (Basic Telecommu- or the American Heart Associa- competition in St. Louis, Mo. Union Wal-Mart, sent a letter to the the first assistant to the United States penalty within the limits prescribed.” nications Operator) Certification tion, can also elect to take the Ms. Goerlich is a member of the committee asking that the store be Attorney, promoted since Mr. (NJSA 19:44B-8b). He said Mr. course is open to individuals who Emergency Medical Dispatch Cer- Children’s Specialized Hospital permitted to stay open for 24-hours- Christie’s resignation. Christie could be charged with a currently are not employed by a law tification I course, which runs the Lightning Wheels team. Competing a-day between Thanksgiving and Mr. Cryan said that Mr. Christie is fourth-degree crime carrying a maxi- enforcement agency. following week, from Monday in several different events, she placed Christmas. This decision was tabled in violation of state law that promotes mum penalty of 18 months in prison The course will run from Monday through Thursday, December 14 first in table tennis, second in javelin by Committeeman Florio pending transparency, accountability and ethi- time and fines of up to $10,000. through Friday, December 7 through through 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and fourth in the 100-meter race. All safety information from the police cal behavior. He said Ms. Brown has Union County Republican Chair- 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This four-day course provides the of the council members commended and fire departments. since been promoted but at the time man Phil Morin called Mr. Cryan’s “The course will provide the basic next level of certification for per- Ms. Goerlich for her achievements, Committeewoman Brenda Restivo of the loan she was the executive comments calling for “criminal sanc- level of certification required by the sonnel who are already certified as with Committeeman Joseph Florio reported that the Department of Pub- assistant and counsel to Mr. Christie, tions” against Mr. Christie “just rheto- state for personnel working for a po- an Emergency Communications stating that she is “a great example lic Works has been using the the state’s former U.S. Attorney. ric.” lice department or other dispatch Operator (ECO). for all of our youth.” township’s “zipper” machine in order “Christie continues to fail to live “Chris made a mistake and owed agency where 9-1-1 calls are an- This is a required course for any- In other business the committee to make road repairs and stated that up to the ethical standards he sets for up to it. He’s amended his filings to swered,” said Chief Sandy Danco, one working for a police department approved their 2009 road improve- she is “pleased with the results.” others,” Mr. Cryan said. “He is run- include that omission, which, I think, police academy director. “Students or other agency that receives 9-1-1 Committeeman Peter Capodice re- ning for governor – failing to report a amounts to about $500 a month. This who successfully complete this course medical calls. Topics covered include Meyer of Mountainside ported that the summer months have personal loan to a close colleague is a is a guy who was trying to help a will possess the fundamental skills responsibilities of the Emergency seen an increase in police department serious transgression and breaks both friend whose husband had lost his required to begin working as a 9-1-1 Medical Dispatcher (EMD), legal/ Accepted into EWNJ overtime due to vacations. He also federal and state ethics rules… This job,” Mr. Morin told The Westfield call taker and will be certified by liability issues, giving medical in- MOUNTAINSIDE — Executive stated that the police cited motorists situation demands an immediate and Leader and The Scotch Plains- N.E.C.I., a national 9-1-1 training structions by telephone, and the use Women of New Jersey (EWNJ), the for 1,122 moving violations in Au- thorough investigation” by the state Fanwood Times. agency.” of emergency medical dispatch guide premier women’s organization of New gust. Mr. Capodice also said that the Division of Elections. “I’d like to hear what his (Mr. There are no prerequisites for this cards. The course includes more than Jersey, has announced that Elitza crime rate is down 8 percent over last Yearly interest on a 5.5 percent Cryan’s) defenses of Corzine’s half- course and no dispatcher experience is a day and a half of role-playing in- Meyer of Mountainside has been ac- year and commended the police de- interest rate for the $46,000 loan million loan to his former girlfriend required. The $395 course tuition, volving simulated 9-1-1 medical calls. cepted as a member of this 29-year- partment for “keeping us safe.” He would have been $499.22 a month for Carla Katz and why that was OK in which includes payment for the manual Students who successfully com- old organization. also cautioned motorists to drive 10 years. light of the fact he ultimately ended and certification fees, must be paid in plete this course will possess the fun- She was also selected to receive the safely and be watchful of children as “Christie also must come clean up negotiating union contracts with full prior to the first day of class. The damental skills necessary to handle 2009 Volunteer Attorney of the Year the school year begins. about the questions this blatant con- her,” Mr. Morin said. course content includes an overview 9-1-1 medical calls. The tuition for Award as an honoree at the Volunteer Mayor Terrezza stated that some of dispatch procedures, legal and li- this course is $240, which must be Lawyers for Justice fourth annual residents had previously raised con- ability issues, techniques for handling paid in full prior to the first day of “Arts and Eats for Justice” gala in cerns about the conditions in and Unemployment Rate 9-1-1 calls, handling a caller with “spe- class. Course registration forms are November 2009. around the Franklin School. He an- cial needs,” and the history of the New available online at ucnj.org/ Ms. Meyer is presently an assistant nounced that he had met with the Jersey 9-1-1 system. policeacademy, or by calling (908) general counsel and assistant secre- Union Board of Education and those At 9.3 Percent in NJ This course includes a full day 889-6112. tary with Horizon Blue Cross Blue complaints regarding weeds in the TRENTON — Employment in “New Jersey’s private sector em- Shield of New Jersey of Newark. She sidewalk and playground areas had New Jersey grew in July, led by a ployment is trending in the right di- Hurricane Season serves on the board of directors of the already been addressed. He also said gain of 13,000 jobs at private sector rection,” said Labor Commissioner New Jersey Corporate Counsel Asso- that plans are underway to replace companies, ending a string of 17 David Socolow. ciation and formerly served as a mem- broken curbing and the repair several consecutive monthly contractions Since the beginning of the reces- Preparations for Area Told ber of the board of directors of Con- other areas in the next year. dating back to January 2008, ac- sion in December 2007, New Jersey gregation Beth Israel, Scotch Plains, cording to the state’s labor depart- has lost 150,100 jobs. Nationally, AREA — The Scotch Plains Office Kits should contain canned, non- and as vice-president, treasurer and Recreation Commission ment. employment has declined by 6.7 mil- of Emergency Management in con- perishable, ready-to-eat food, wa- member of the board of trustees of The private sector growth was tem- lion jobs, according to the labor de- junction with the New Jersey Office ter, battery-operated radio and ex- Peapack-Gladstone First Aid and To Sponsor Senior Day pered by a decline of 7,100 public partment. of Emergency Management tra batteries; a flashlight and batter- Rescue Squad, Peapack. SCOTCH PLAINS – The sector jobs. The state’s unemploy- New Jersey Republican State Com- (NJOEM) said all residents should ies; one-week’s prescription medi- Ms. Meyer earned her Juris Doc- township’s Recreation Commission ment rate in July was 9.3 percent, mittee Chairman Jay Webber said the take emergency preparations for hur- cations; first aid kit; personal toilet- tor, cum laude, from Washington will sponsor “Senior Day at Scotch remaining below the national rate of unemployment numbers “serve as a ricane season. ries; non-electric can opener and College of Law of American Univer- Hills” on Thursday, September 24. 9.4 percent, according to preliminary stark reminder of where Governor Hurricane season runs from ap- utensils; cash or travelers checks. sity in Washington, D.C., her Bach- Open to all Scotch Plains senior citi- estimates from the New Jersey De- Corzine’s failed leadership has proximately June 1 through Novem- Keep a half-gallon of gas. Have elor of Arts from Cornell University, zens, it will take place at the Scotch partment of Labor and Workforce brought our state. ber 20, but as demonstrated by the contact information for family, Ithaca, N.Y., and is listed in the Na- Hills Country Club, 820 Jerusalem Development’s monthly survey of “Unemployment in New Jersey in- 2005 season (including Hurricane schools and work. tional Registry of Who’s Who (first Road. For information, call (908) employers. creased to 9.3 percent in July, nearly Katrina) this time frame can vary, Residents should also stay in- publication 2002 edition). 322-6700, extension no. 1221 or 1223. doubling since the governor took of- Scotch Plains officials said. For New formed of possible threats during Mahr Named to fice. ” Jersey, the peak time for hurricanes hurricane season by tuning into lo- Lautenberg Rips Release of “The governor’s attempts to claim and tropical storms runs from mid- cal media outlets for the latest break- Corzine Campaign otherwise only serve to demonstrate August through the end of October. ing weather news. In the event of an that he is out-of-touch with the real- NJOEM recommends the follow- emergency, a battery-powered radio FANWOOD – Borough Mayor ity our state faces and in denial ing readiness steps: is a good tool. Flight 103 Bomber From Jail Colleen Mahr has been named to the about his record,” Mr. Webber said. Get a kit of emergency supplies to Hurricane information is available NEWARK – U.S. Sen. Frank R. and heartbreak – and allowing Mr. al- Mayor’s Council by the re-election New Jersey unemployment rose help you be self-sufficient for up to directly from the National Hurricane Lautenberg (D-N.J.) has issued the Megrahi to return to his home like a campaign of Governor Jon Corzine. from 4.8 percent at the beginning of three days (72 hours). Make a plan for Center at nhc.noaa.gov/. Additional following statement regarding the hero sends the wrong message about “I think that as a Democrat, this a Mr. Corzine’s term, according to New you and your family in case of an information on the hurricane pre- Scottish government’s decision to re- the consequences of committing acts very important election. You can’t Jersey Department of Labor and emergency including how to evacu- paredness is available at ready.nj.gov/ lease Abdel Basset al-Megrahi, the of terror.” just sit on the sidelines,” she said. Workforce Development. ate and how to shelter-in-place. plan/hurricane-before.html. former Libyan intelligence agent con- The bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 She said Governor Corzine “tried victed of the 1988 bombing of Pan Am caused the deaths of 270 people in- to curb property taxes” by instituting Flight 103 over Lockerbie, from prison: cluding 189 Americans. In 2001, fol- a 4-percent cap on increases in county, “What happened today with the lowing a trial in the Netherlands, al- municipal and school tax levies. She release of Mr. al-Megrahi – a man Megrahi was convicted of the crime said, while difficult at the local gov- convicted of killing 270 innocent and sentenced to a minimum prison ernment level, “that was the right people after a fair trial – was uncon- sentence of 27 years in Scotland. thing to do.” scionable. The Scottish government On August 17, 2009, Sen. She said Governor Corzine helped Every Signature™ knee wanted to show compassion but Mr. Lautenberg wrote a letter with the New Jersey become the first state to al-Megrahi showed no compassion support of six of his Senate colleagues receive federal stimulus funds from starts with something unique. for the innocent men and women he to Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill the Obama Administration. killed, the families he tore apart and calling for Abdel Basset al-Megrahi “He is the right man at the right the lives he changed forever. These to remain in a Scottish prison and time for New Jersey,” Mayor Mahr families have a life sentence of pain complete his sentence. said. “I support him 100 percent.” You.

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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Scotch Plains–Fanwood DEM Governor Campaign Release The Westfield Leader Fanwood Mayor Mahr Included Times Since 1959 — Established 1890 — Corzine Names Campaign Chairs DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains TRENTON — The Corzine ’09 cam- man of the county elected officials. D Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. paign Monday announced its campaign Senate President Richard Codey (D- Members of: chairs and co-chairs in an event at the Essex) and Assembly Speaker Joseph Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Trenton Marriott. Roberts (D-Camden) were named co- with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association Governor Jon Corzine and chairs, while Senator Barbara The others are made up. Are you sharp Lieutenant Governor candi- Buono (D-Middlesex) and Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey enough to discern this deception of dic- date, Senator Loretta Newark Mayor Cory Booker tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 Weinberg (D-Bergen), an- were named honorary co- If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 nounced that the campaign chairs. Co-Chairs are Reps. guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 chairman for Corzine ’09 is John Adler, Rush Holt, vidual. If you get three – word expert. If Rep. 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Bartiromo (D-Gloucester) and Assem- Freeholder Tahesha Way (D- borne a child COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION bly Majority Leader Bonnie Watson Passaic). 2. Clachan – A hamlet in the Highlands Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly Coleman (D-Camden). “Yes We Can 2.0,” a Democratic orga- of Scotland EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER MARKETING & OPERATIONS Trenton Mayor Doug Palmer was nization aimed at reaching out to new 3. Strepitant – Noisy, loud Ben Corbin named as the chair of the Mayor’s Coun- Obama voters, also announced its leader- 4. Eructation – The act of belching SERVICES cil, along with co-chairs Perth Amboy ship team, including Randall Pinkett as SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe Mayor Wilda Diaz, Fanwood Mayor Col- chairman. Co-chairs include Rep. Steve CASTRAMETATION One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 leen Mahr, East Orange Robert Bowser, Rothman (D-Bergen), Senator Dana Redd 1. Marking or laying out of a military and Assemblyman John Burzichelli (D- (D-Camden), Assemblyman Upendra camp Gloucester). Essex County Executive Chivakula (D-Somerset) and Paterson 2. In military usage, a signal for retreat Joseph DiVencenzo was also named chair- Mayor Jose Torres. or ceasefire Is the ‘Cash For Clunkers’ Over 3. The cessation of natural selection in GOP Campaign Release LD-22 generation 4. Revenge; reprisal Marks and Vastine Surge in Poll CARSE For the Buyer, Seller, Taxpayer? 1. Bristled; standing erect SCOTCH PLAINS — Republican can- enough of ‘Stender the Spender.’ We are 2. Agitated; excited didates for Assembly, former Scotch extremely encouraged to know that al- 3. Low, fertile land, adjacent to a river People in need of a new car jumped all over the federal The government contracted about 1,000 workers tem- Plains Mayor Martin Marks and William most half of the folks asked want some- government’s “Cash for Clunkers” program that ended porarily to process the paperwork, and we believe the 4. A soft silk cloth, used for ribbons, “Bo” Vastine commented on the recent one other than our opponents.” linings, etc. its $3,500 or $4,500 rebate towards the purchase of a government’s intentions are true. No doubt, the workers poll conducted by Bo Vastine added, “Marty ACROBATES new, more fuel-efficient vehicle this past Monday. New are overwhelmed with the volume. Susquehanna Polling and and I are excited about the 1. In aviation, a downward spiral cars were pushed off local car dealers’ parking lots to It is necessary for the paperwork to be done prop- Research, Inc. on behalf of results of this poll. The vot- 2. A dancer appreciative owners after dealers wrestled with confus- erly, as scammers have probably applied along with the Assembly Republican ers of the 22nd have been 3. A species of South African gazelle Victory Committee. represented by the same 4. Australian flying marsupial ing application paperwork on the government website. those with legitimate transactions. We hope they Voters of the 22nd legis- Corzine rubber stamps for We are happy to say that one of our staff members is catch the scammers and put them right alongside GRAYWACKE lative district disapprove of too long now. Jerry Green 1. An ornamental piece of plaster work now the proud owner of a new Jeep Patriot. She is safer Bernie Madoff. the job Linda Stender and sat back and watched in the center of a ceiling or panel now than in her 1990 Jeep Cherokee. This is her first new So, the program seems successful – spurring our Jerry Green are doing with Muhlenberg hospital close. 2. A conglomerate rock consisting of car – and her first experience with car salesmen. Though automotive industry, at least temporarily; unfortunately, 27 percent approving and 35 Linda Stender has been too rounded pebbles and sand firmly united she is still nervous as the dealer made her sign a waiver a majority of the cars purchased were not manufactured percent disapproving. What concerned with where her 3. A scallop or large mollusk is even more dangerous for next pension-padding job is 4. A coarse product from tin dressing that she would be responsible for the $4,500 should the in this country, according to news reports. And, has it the incumbents is that by a 2- going to come from. Nei- government not come through with the money. The helped General Motors, or postponed the inevitable? to-1 margin, voters prefer ther has focused on the government website says the application is “in progress.” With the billions of stimulus dollars poured into the new representation in the Martin Marks people they represent and Letters to The dealer is also on the hook as it is financing the company, we do not see action taken for correcting the New Jersey Assembly. as a result those same people rebate money. According to reports, only 2 percent of firm’s losing operations and competitiveness. Current Assemblypersons Linda want to change who they send to Tren- the Editor the dealers have yet to be paid by the government. Many We hope the deserving buyers get their rebates. Re- Stender and Jerry Green are facing some ton.” of the most upside-down re- The generic ballot test ‘Seven Homeowners dealers dropped out of the program as they exhausted member though, it is not the government giving us election numbers of any in- brought even more good their credit line. something; it is you paying for it. cumbent in the State — news for Marks and Vastine. Signed a Petition’ for Twelve percent of those When voters were asked who polled feel Green should be their first choice for Assem- Clarkes Lane Sewer The Floodgates Are Now Open In re-elected while 40 percent bly is, Martin Marks came We, the undersigned, do vehemently of respondents say they out on top. When asked who take exception to the report by Fred Rossi would prefer a new person in their second choice is, Bo that we approve of the sanitary sewer line Trenton. Linda Stender faces Vastine was the preference. on Clarkes Lane (Scotch Plains-Fanwood The Campaign for Governor even worse re-election num- When first and second Times article August 20, 2009). bers, with 22 percent of choices were statistically Seven homeowners signed a petition The last two months of the race for Governor of New put at $500 per month. If so, cash flow calculations equate people polled saying they combined Marks currently requesting a meeting with township offi- Jersey promise to be a doozy – a political junkie’s dream. to USPV (Uniform Series Present Value) of $500 paid think she should be re-elected leads Jerry Green and all can- cials to discuss the situation. There was But, it is a nightmare for the citizens of New Jersey. each period for 120 periods at .5 percent interest per while 46 percent say it’s time BoVastine didates are within the poll’s no mention of our approval or disap- for a new person. margin of error for victory. proval of the sewer. Democratic leaders in Washington and New Jersey are period (which equals to $45,036). Mayor Marks said, “For While the incumbents both nervous. Since Governor Jon Corzine is down in the polls So, it seems on a uniform distribution, the Christies It is unfortunate that your reporter did almost 50 percent of the people polled to enjoy high name ID, Marks and Vastine not talk to any residents of Clarkes Lane by double digits and without a bounce in the polls from earn about 6 percent per year on the $46,000 loan (about indicate they want an unnamed opponent have yet to launch their media campaign. in preparing his obviously biased report. President Obama’s campaign visit to New Jersey in July, $2,760 per year). At a 50 percent income tax bracket rather than Linda Stender is a tremendous As the campaign unfolds, the majority he shuffled his campaign staff on August 11. He added assumed, they owe about $1,400 to the IRS. We suggest sign for our campaign. Stender is now of voters who want change will be made by Bruce Reid sharpshooters, powerful political strategists (called op- they pay it and charge their accountant for the goof — all running for office for the fifth year in a aware that Martin Marks and Bo Vastine Scotch Plains row. Obviously, her name ID is high, and offer the type of representation the voters Undersigned: eratives) who work for James Carville’s firm and those the while hoping their friends recover financially and do obviously, people feel they have had of the 22nd district deserve. Mr and Mrs. W. Wigton, who formerly worked for former Senator Bob Torrecelli not default on the loan. Dr. and Mrs. S. Arkoulakis, (resigned in disgrace) and former Governor James If this issue can be put to bed, and if we can avoid a surly Mrs. T. Ranney, McGreevey (resigned in disgrace). rehash of the millions involved with the Carla Katz/ Letters to the Editor Mr and Mrs. R. Mnich, In his attempts to mount a comeback, Governor Corzine Corzine affair or the dozens of recently arrested politi- Mr. and Mrs. S. Boyarsky, promised a switch in strategy from attack ads to a side-by- cians, can we please see a side-by-side comparison of the Mr. and Mrs. B. Shear side comparison of the issues with him and his opponent, issues and how to solve them? Westfield Merchants Help Chris Christie. What are the top issues: jobs and unemployment, taxes, ‘Eliminate County It took about a week for the new campaign team to get debt, the economy, corruption, illegal aliens (undocu- Union County Homeless in gear. Instead of a side-by-side comparison of the issues, mented workers), crime, hospital closings, pension fraud, Government Entirely’ We wanted to express our gratitude to a long time. I think the county’s plan to institute its they sharpened their attack on his opponent. They ac- education, government malfeasance? those generous merchants in Westfield Thanks to the Rialto; our guests had the own court system is appalling, as you cused Mr. Christie of failing to report interest income on As the floodgates of money and charges are opening in who gave their time, services and support opportunity to enjoy a free movie during pointed out in your editorial. We need a personal loan. Following up on August 19, Assembly- this final phase of the campaign, we would like to hear to the homeless children, women and their stay. Even in a tough economy, they smaller government with a reduced tax man Joe Cryan of the Township of Union, undersheriff about how these problems will be addressed — some men hosted this year at Temple Emanu-El kept up a long-standing tradition, allow- burden and less bureaucracy. In fact, I with the County of Union and chair of the New Jersey change we can believe in. in mid-August. Their efforts ensured that ing our visitors some well needed “es- would suggest that New Jersey would be Democrat Party, filed an ELEC complaint charging a Michele Brown, recipient of the loan, resigned her our homeless guests had a great stay for cape” time. well served to eliminate county govern- the 14 days they were sheltered at the Flair cleaners continued to provide VIP ment entirely. We have too many layers violation, saying, “Christie could be charged with a fourth position on Tuesday from the U.S. Attorney’s Office; temple. Westfield merchants showed us treatment for our guests, which they so in this state as it is, and few people really degree crime, which carries penalties including up to 18 writing in her letter that she was proud of her work during that even in a recession, when they are truly appreciated. As they have done since know what county government (which months of prison time and fines up to $10,000.” 18 years as a prosecutor, and was determined not to let the certainly feeling the effects to their bot- 2002, Flair picked up our guests’ laundry, absorbs 25 percent of our property taxes) Governor Corzine’s campaign team charged that Mr. controversy disrupt the office. tom line, they are still willing to help the washed it and returned it the same day, does. It’s a lot to pay for maintenance of Christie failed to claim interest income on his tax returns On Tuesday, self-proclaimed powerbroker, Senator Ray less fortunate. As Westfield residents and clean and folded. They also cleaned all Echo Lake Park and a handful of roads. for a $46,000 loan he and his wife made to a friend and Lesniak, (LD-20, D-Union), posted on his online blog: the co-chairs of the Interfaith Family the linens and towels at the end of their I’m sure all the functions of Union Council at Temple Emanu-El for stay. Gregg Henoch, the owner of Flair, County and the others could be absorbed coworker, in the U.S. Attorney’s office in 2007, whose “Christie: When Does He Bow Out?” Many other blogs Homefirst, we were extremely impressed accommodated the shelter schedule with at the state or municipal level, helping husband lost his job. The Christies did report the loan and predict Corzine bowing out with the infamous Torrecelli with their generosity. a positive attitude and no need for any- solve our very high property tax burden. registered it with Morris County as required. ‘switcherroo.’ Party Stop and Learning Express thing in return. showed a 4-year-old homeless boy cel- How wonderful it is to live in a town Simon Lack Assuming the Christies charged and received interest, None of us believe that anyone is perfect or that the next Westfield how much might the Christies owe the IRS? The term was governor (whoever that may be) will be a Saint, but please, ebrating his birthday, and five other home- where the community is willing to give less children under the age of 7, what it back to those less fortunate. Our children stated to be through 2017 (10 years?) and payment was just once, give us a break. means to give. With help from them, as watched and experienced the generosity ‘We at No Time Said well as generous temple member dona- of our town merchants, and we know they tions, these six homeless children were learned valuable lessons regarding com- We Wanted a Sewer given a party and presents. In addition, passion, giving and values. We are proud the party was a baby shower for one of our to be residents of such a community. Down Clarkes Lane’ guests who had no clothes for her new- Lauren Hammer My husband and I live at 1081 Clarkes born. The smiles were big from both the Lisa Jackman Lane and also own 1091, which is a kids and their parents. It was an event that Westfield building lot. We are presently summering we are confident they will remember for in Oquossoc, Me., and have our mail forwarded here once a week. We recently Look At the Positives, Not Negatives, received The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times and were very upset to read your article. Where did you get your facts? Of Our Three Local Downtowns Our septic system is not failing, and we I am a long-time reader of The Westfield I thought it was time to point out some- at no time said we wanted a sewer down Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood thing positive for a change. Clarkes Lane. I believe my response to Times and a resident of Fanwood. We are My husband and I recently dined at Liz and Alex Cena, who recently sold fortunate indeed to live in the communi- Mezzogiorno on Park Avenue in Scotch their house on Clarkes Lane and do have ties of Fanwood, Scotch Plains and Plains. The food was fresh and delicious. a failing septic system, was that if it was Westfield. Stop and take a look around; Dessert was a real treat — especially tasty going to cost us a dime, we were not we live in lovely neighborhoods. Not was the apple cake and brownie tart. The interested. only are these three towns great places to coffee is brewed to perfection. For those There are other residents on the lane live and raise children, they are also great of you who have not had the opportunity who also have a problem with the facts in places to have fun. Walk in our down- to dine at Mezzogiorno, I highly recom- your article, and clearly, there is more towns and you will find some of the best mend trying it out. It is intimate but also than “one family” that is not in agreement places to shop and dine. kid friendly. Everyone young and old will with the town’s proposal to install a sani- Recently, there was a negative letter love it. There are enough items on the tary sewer. We have been misrepresented. written about a Westfield business and menu to please everyone. As an added Please respond. subsequent responses to that letter from bonus, Francesco will serenade you with Dede Wigton readers. I thought how sad it was to point his beautiful voice. Scotch Plains out something negative about one of our Life is too precious and short to focus shops. Our country is struggling through on the negative. Instead, let’s focus on all Note to Candidates one of the toughest times in its history and the good the businesses in our communi- the struggles affect everyone. Shouldn’t ties offer; they are the backbone to our The Westfield Leader and The Scotch we instead be looking for all of the posi- great communities. After all, isn’t that Plains-Fanwood Times invite all candi- tive our communities have to offer and why we have all chosen to live here? dates to meet with our editors for a video pointing that out instead? While The interview to be webcast on goleader.com; Anna Meade to submit letters each week on your views; Leader shouldn’t be the sounding board Fanwood to voice opinions about local businesses, to provide updated photos and bios for the Your State Legislators website and the newspaper. Please sub- mit by email to [email protected]. ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, Advice for Erck: ‘If You Do Not Like The public is also invited to submit Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. their comments and participate in the 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. election poll. Please see Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, The Policy, Do Not Go Into the Store’ www.goleader.com/09election. (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. I am absolutely perplexed regarding go into the store. In a brutal macro envi- Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) Deadlines 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail April Erck’s letter to The Westfield Leader ronment with retail stores closing every- regarding the Farmhouse Store. As a fa- day throughout the United States (and General News - Friday 4pm Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] ther of two young children, it is amazing Westfield), we should be thankful to Mr. that anyone would not comprehend the Menapace and his staff for taking the Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] Ad Submittal 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] double-stroller policy given the types of prime downtown space during this reces- - Monday 12pm Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] breakable items sold throughout the store. sion and thus continuing to be a pillar of To Reach Us (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] Any person who lives on planet Earth the Westfield community. E-Mail - [email protected] could rationally understand this store 7th Congressional District Daniel Ives For more information, see policy, and I have a little advice for Ms. Westfield Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 Erck: if you do not like the policy, do not www.goleader.com/help A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 27, 2009 Page 5 Letters to the Editor Standards Should Be Created Before Appointments Are Made in Westfield It was a pleasure to read the letter [The multi-million dollar budgets and directly Westfield Leader, August 20] of a former affect our way of life. Everyone in town councilman, Kenneth Mac Ritchie, enun- should believe that the head of each de- ciate the most important points to be partment was appointed on merit alone learned from civil litigation such as Ms. and not because of favors done in the past, Chambers’ lawsuit. nepotism, promotions to avoid lawsuits The present town leaders should insure or any other reason. The standards for that the mayor have requirements speci- each head of department should be cre- fied by outside experts which set the ated before an appointment becomes nec- highest standards for heads of depart- essary to avoid the allegation that the new ments. No mayor, receiving the warnings standards were custom made for the heir- surrounding the appointment of police apparent. Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times chief as were received by former Mayor This is not an attack on any head of TALKING SPORTS...Former Cranford Mayor Phil Morin takes a break from Jardim, should be required to rely on the department, but it is an attack on a system discussing politics with The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood “good-old-boy” system of deferring to outlined by Mr. Mac Ritchie where the Times. He is chairman of the Union County Republican Party. Cougar football the out-going chief who wants to crown mayor deferred to two parties in interest and the new turf field in Cranford is discussed. The first Cranford High School his heir-apparent and the administrator who gave us a head of department that we who naturally wants a candidate who can should avoid in the future. STUDY HELP...Anne Magnotti and Dolores Geisow of The Woman’s Club of football game on the new field will be with Scotch Plains on Saturday, September Westfield recently presented a check to Thelma Smith, director of the Westfield 12, at 7 p.m. Pictured, left to right, are: Sports Editor David Corbin, Mr. Morin be controlled. A. John Blake The heads of each department control Community Center. These funds are earmarked for the center’s After School and journalist Christina Hinke, a Cranford resident. Westfield tutorial program under the guidance of teacher Joanne Ryan. Children ages 5-13 gather after school for instruction and homework assistance. The gift will be used UC Republican Chair Morin Sees GOP to purchase homework study tools for language arts and math. Pictured, left to NJTPA Board Adopts Long-Range right, are: back, Mrs. Ryan, Mrs. Magnotti, Mrs. Geisow, Ms. Smith; front, Jason Picking Up Freeholder, Assembly Seats Plan, List of Projects Previlon, Mariah Marrero and Jeffrey Yang. By PAUL J. PEYTON den, is “a great candidate.” He spent 30 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times NEWARK – The Board of Trustees of Employment will increase to about 3.7 Christie Against Appeals Court Ruling years in the U.S. Air Force and Air Force the North Jersey Transportation Planning million. The plan would allow the region’s WESTFIELD — Union County Repub- Reserves and had worked for a Democratic Authority (NJTPA) on Monday adopted transportation system to accommodate On Affordable Housing lican Chairman Phil Morin told The Congressman in Texas. Plan 2035, the long-range transportation this expected growth. Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains- In addition to this year’s campaign, mu- plan for 13 counties in northern and cen- The plan calls for $141 billion in trans- TRENTON – Republican candi- only creates further problems at the Fanwood Times this week that he believes nicipal coordinators for the county race will tral New Jersey. The board also adopted portation investments over the next 25 date for Governor of New Jersey Chris local level,” Mr. Christie said in a the party has an opportunity to pick up seats be collecting signatures to have a referen- its annual Transportation Improvement years. Current funding from these sources on the county freeholder board, as well as dum put on the 2010 November ballot Christie urged Governor Jon Corzine statement. Program (TIP). extended over 25 years would yield $92 to join him in fighting this week’s “I ask Governor Corzine to join me seats in the 22nd Legislative District, which asking voters whether the county should Forecasts contained in Plan 2035 indi- billion (or $63 billion in 2009 dollars). includes Scotch Plains and Fanwood. switch to freeholder districts instead of the appeals court decision on affordable in denouncing this ruling and sup- cate that the region’s population will grow Highlights of Plan 2035’s 25-year housing. The appeals court deter- porting a special session of the Legis- “We believe we are going to have a very current at-large system. Mr. Morin said the to approximately 7.8 million by 2035. agenda include: repair and maintenance strong grassroots effort in Elizabeth,” Mr. petition drive has collected 6,000 of the of regional roads, bridges and transit in- mined towns in New Jersey already lature so we can overturn this damag- Morin said, adding that the party is also 40,000 signatures needed to have the ques- Rep. Lance: Fiscal frastructure; improve safety on the trans- meeting the affordable housing quota ing decision and fix this problem be- running two candidates for the Union Town- tion placed on the ballot, and plans to portation system; rail expansion, includ- could be mandated to ignore zoning fore even more towns and New ship governing body. This follows the GOP’s pickup at least 15,000 signatures during the House, ‘Total Disarray’ ing the Mass Transit Tunnel; expand bus laws to allow for additional afford- Jerseyans pay the price.” support of Joseph Menza in the race for fall campaign. FLEMINGTON — U.S. Congressman service; improve access and connectivity able housing. Hillside mayor against Councilman Jerome He said he “would be shocked…if the Leonard Lance (R-7) Tuesday issued the to transit through park-and-rides, local SPF Music/Athletic Boosters [governor’s race] was a double-digit margin.” “Yesterday’s ruling is the latest Jewell, who was supported by Union County following statement regarding the latest shuttles and station; improve bicycle and Golf Outing Monday, August 31 at Democratic Chairwoman Charlotte He said Union County scheduled its GOP blow to our struggling towns and resi- federal deficit estimates released by the pedestrian transportation; encourage tran- dents already overwhelmed by sky- Shackamaxon CC. Please show your DeFillipo. The Chris Christie Gubernato- convention earlier this year in order to be the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Of- sit-oriented development, smart growth; county to give Mr. Christie the organiza- rocketing property taxes, diminished support, even with just a small dona- rial Campaign helped get out the vote for fice (CBO) and president’s Office of Man- improve goods movement, and make the tion. Thank You from Keith Benovengo Mr. Menza in the runoff election. tional line in the June Primary Election. agement & Budget (OMB): road network more efficient. services and heightened urban sprawl. The party also moved its county head- SPF Blue Raiders Music/Athletic “To me that shows the hunger of the “Figures released by the White House Local projects for 2010-2013 include: Enough is enough – placing more Booster Golf Committee, 2095 Jersey (Christie) campaign and their willingness quarters from Grove Street to North Av- budget office reveal a fiscal house in total $50 million toward the North Avenue onerous requirements on our towns is enue in Westfield into a complex occupied Ave., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076. Call to engage people on issues outside of the disarray. The federal government faces Corridor Improvement project, designed a lazy and sloppy approach to solving (908) 313-0983. traditional Republican areas,” he said. by Senator Tom Kean, Jr. (R-Westfield) an exploding $9 trillion deficit over the to enhance access to Port Newark, Port our affordable housing problem and Mr. Morin said he believes county Demo- and Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th). The new next decade. Most concerning, today’s Elizabeth and Newark Liberty Interna- crats have made a number of decisions that office also serves as county headquarters figures show the public debt doubling by tional Airport via Route 1&9 and the New are going to be unpopular with voters come for the Christie Campaign. 2019 and reaching three-quarters the size Jersey Turnpike, and to separate port- November including county dog park im- Mr. Morin said as county chairman he is of the entire national economy. And un- bound truck traffic from passenger traffic provements, which were originally pro- responsible for recruiting candidates at the employment could go higher than 10 per- headed to commercial uses in the area like posed at $600,000, purchasing Oakwood county and local level, fundraising and as- cent nationally. the Jersey Gardens Mall and IKEA. Park in New Providence and putting for- sisting the top of fall campaign tickets. “Yet, the president and the Democratic- $32.5 million for the Tremley Point ward a $4-million improvement plan for the “Unlike my counterpart (Ms. DeFillippo), led Congress continue to push for the Connector Road project, which would park, and “ramming through” the closing the county Republican organization is not passage of a massively expensive health provide direct access from the Turnpike and conversion of Oak Ridge Golf Course one that puts mandates or requirements or a care bill that will add more spending and to approximately 400 acres of strategi- in Clark into a park and new home for the litmus test for our county or local candi- more debt — hardly the right medicine to cally located brownfields in southeastern annual Union County MusicFest concert. dates. We want good people that are going help our ailing economy.” Union County. “It will be interesting to see if they (free- to work for the best interests of their com- Mr. Lance currently serves as a mem- $37 million toward construction of a holders) are a perspective bidder for the munities,” Mr. Morin said. ber of the U.S. House Financial Services full interchange at the Garden State Park- Hyatt Hills course” in Clark, which General At the municipal level, Mr. Morin said Committee, and is a leading voice in way and Interstate 78 (Interchange 142) Motors put on the list of assets to be sold as the party is focused on picking up seats in Congress for reducing national debt. in Hillside and Union townships. part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Westfield in the third and fourth wards, as “They (county Democrats) are definitely well as in Fanwood and Garwood. The feeling the heat of a tough campaign with party also wants to retain a council seat in not a lot of enthusiasm for the top of their Scotch Plains. ticket,” Mr. Morin said. “Fanwood is a community that should lean DON’T THINK!! At the freeholder race, Mr. Morin wants Republican. Several years ago the Republi- GOP candidates to gain 60,000 votes, 10,000 cans were voted out on an anti-development more tallies over what the GOP captured in platform and it looks like the Democrats just the last two Gubernatorial elections. picked up the development platform and con- “I think Anthony (Sytko) and Nicole tinue to move with it,” Mr. Morin said. “I feel Thinking Leads to (Cole) are strong candidates. I think a lot is we can pick up two seats (in Fanwood).” going to depend on how we do on the Mr. Morin recently joined the law firm of western end of the county, whether we can Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader in Roch- QUESTIONS! slim the margins in Elizabeth. It will be elle Park. In addition to former Gov. Jim interesting to see if Christie has coattails in Florio, a democrat, the firm is headed by the Democratic communities for down bal- Warren County GOP Chairman Doug This Public Service Message brought lot,” Mr. Morin said. He said that could be Steinhardt and Paul Fader, who served in a factor in the 22nd Legislative race where the administrations of Governors Jim to you by your Government. Republicans Martin Marks and Bo Vastine McGreevey and Dick Codey. Mr. Morin of Scotch Plains are challenging Democrat said the 30-lawyer firm has “people on both Assembly incumbents Linda Stender of sides of the aisle.” Paid for by Michael Ferrante, subject Fanwood and Jerry Green of Plainfield. Mr. Morin said he feels GOP surrogate CERTIFIED CRIMINAL TRIAL ATTORNEY BY THE NJ SUPREME COURT Every year, UCC students transfer credits to top contender, attorney Arthur Zapolski of Lin- colleges and universities across the United States. 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Memorial Library is presenting “Trib- Additionally, the library is showing ute to the Twin Towers,” an exhibit of the collections of several local indi- photography by Martin Muller of viduals in its display cases through the Plainfield. Mr. Muller dedicates this end of August. At the front entrance of show to the memory of the towers and the library is the shore bird, lighthouse the people who worked there. The li- and shell collection of Jane and George brary is located at 550 East Broad Street. Gross of Westfield, and in the display Mr. Muller photographed the tow- case nearest the New Fiction section ers from a variety of viewpoints, such and the Internet Lounge is the bottle as from under and at the foot of the opener collection of Brian Rodgers, also of Westfield. The Gross collection includes small Williamses Welcome replicas of seals, walruses, pelicans, great blue herons, great white egrets and roseate spoonbills. There also is Helen and Raymond Snyder Samantha Grace Ben and Amanda (Podlas) Will- a model of the USS Constitution, oth- MR. AND MRS. CHRISTOPHER PIPOLI iams of Jamestown, N.C. have an- erwise known as Old Ironsides, and (She is the former Susanne Schrader) nounced the birth of their daughter, considered one of the most revered Samantha Grace Williams, on Satur- ships in the United States Navy. Snyders to Celebrate day, August 1, at 6:23 p.m. at The Besides collecting seashore memo- Women’s Hospital of Greensboro. rabilia, Mrs. Gross dries flowers, and Susanne Schrader Weds Samantha weighed 8 pounds and 7 several conch shells filled with her 50th Wedding Anniversary ounces and measured 20¼ inches in very life-like specimens are on dis- length at birth. play. Books, such as her mother’s Raymond Thaddeus and Helen commercial landscaping company, The baby’s maternal grandparents copy of the classic “The Little Red Christopher Pipoli Kerekes Snyder of Mountainside, eldest son Raymond and his wife of Lighthouse,” are featured as well. are John and Mary Lou Podlas of Susanne Schrader, the daughter Brian Bober, Ryan Stempniewicz formerly of Westfield, will observe 17 years, Karen, have one daughter, High Point, N.C., formerly of Scotch In addition to old and new bottle openers, Mr. Rodgers’ collection in- of Richard and Eileen Schrader of and James Kuhl, all friends of the their 50th wedding anniversary this Theresa Rose, and reside in Somerset. Plains. bridegroom, acted as groomsmen. Saturday, August 29. Tom, a family law attorney and part- cludes beer memorabilia, such as Westfield, was married on Satur- Keith and Cathy Williams of day, June 27, to Christopher Pipoli. The bride wore a wedding gown Dr. and Mrs. Snyder, who called ner in a New Jersey law firm as well Randleman, N.C. are her paternal Rheingold and Schlitz trays, antique corkscrews and Ballantine ale ear- He is the son of Judy and Harry designed by Christos of Alençon Westfield home for nearly five de- as a member of the executive board of grandparents. lace and silk organza, with the cades, were married at Saint Mary’s the New Jersey State Bar, has been rings. Among the more unusual bottle Pipoli of Cranford. Samantha’s paternal great-grand- The late afternoon ceremony at All chapel-length Alençon lace mantilla Roman Catholic Church in Rahway. married to Kelly for 19 years. They mother is Mrs. Josephine Williams, openers are a fish with abalone shell scales, a guitar, and a gold-and-pink Saints Church in Bay Head was offi- worn by her mother on her wedding The oldest of three children born to have two children, Thomas Joseph also of High Point, N.C. day. She carried a princess bouquet Lazlo and Helen Kontra Kerekes, Mrs. and Melanie Elizabeth and reside in gemmed piece that was made in Italy. ciated by the Reverend Neil Turton, The photography exhibit and dis- with an evening reception following of white mini calla lilies with deep Snyder grew up in Rahway, where Westfield. John received his Bach- Chelsea Announces green hypericum. she was a member of the high school elor of Science degree in Business plays can be viewed anytime the li- at the Bay Head Yacht Club. Senior Golf Outing brary is open. Summer hours are 9:30 The bride teaches fifth grade at The couple resides in Manhattan drama club and the Latin club and from Salve Regina University and following a wedding trip to Costa wrote for the school newspaper. In now resides in Somerset. He has been a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thurs- George Washington School in Hill- FANWOOD – All golfers age 62 side. She received a Master of Arts Rica. 1958, she received her teaching de- married to Caryn for two years and on and up are invited to participate in day, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, and gree from New Jersey State Teachers July 6 they enjoyed the birth of their 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. The degree in Education from Fairleigh Chelsea Senior Living’s first annual Dickinson University in Madison. College. While in college, Mrs. first child, Brielle Rose. Senior Golf Open on Thursday, Sep- library is closed on Sunday. Halverson-McDonald Snyder, fluent in Hungarian, volun- A full-time mother of three, Ronald The library will be closed Saturday The bridegroom attended Elon tember 17. The event will start at 9 University in North Carolina and is teered at Camp Kilmer aiding the Henry, Emily Rae and Catherine Eliza- a.m. at the Warrenbrook Golf Club, through Monday, September 5 to 7, Red Cross in relocating Hungarian beth, Amy resides in Westfield. Jenni- for Labor Day. As of September 12, a film editor for Major League Welcome Jeremy, Jr. located at 500 Warrenville Road in Baseball’s MLB.com in New York. refugees. In 1958, she was crowned fer received her undergraduate degree Warren. the weekend hours will change to Kathy Halverson and Jeremy Scott The couple currently is teaching at McDonald of Elizabeth have an- Centennial Queen of Rahway during as well as her master’s degree from For $40, each golfer will receive 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 1 the town’s 100th anniversary celebra- Fairleigh Dickinson University and to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Union County College in Cranford nounced the birth of their son, Jeremy 18 holes of golf and a buffet lunch. over the summer. tion. Mrs. Snyder was a third-grade has one son, James Robert. She teaches There also will be prizes. The only Scott McDonald, Jr., on Sunday, Au- Mrs. Allison Dunn of Hoboken was gust 9, at 8:02 p.m. at JFK Medical teacher at Lincoln School in Westfield special education in Elizabeth. requirement is that each golfer be at League Thrift Shop and has been a successful floral de- Besides raising their children, the the matron of honor for her sister. Center in Edison. least 62 years of age. Michael Pipoli of Madison, brother signer for the past 35 years. Snyders have remained active in the Checks should be made payable to To Reopen Sept. 1 Jeremy weighed 5 pounds and 12 of the bridegroom, and Josh Weaver ounces and measured 18 inches in Dr. Snyder is the youngest of five Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Chelsea Senior Living. Participants SCOTCH PLAINS – To accom- children born to John and Lottie where Mrs. Snyder is a lector and a modate back-to-school shoppers, the of Brooklyn, N.Y. served as best men. length at birth. are asked to send their check, along Mrs. Abigail Horev, Mrs. Rebecca Kordelski Snyder. He grew up in Lin- Eucharistic minister. She also has led with their name, address and age, to: Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service Rosemarie and Guy Halverson of Douglas, Ms. Jessica and Ms. Erica Fanwood are the baby’s maternal den, where he attended Linden High several pilgrimages to Medjugorje, Chelsea Senior Open, Chelsea Se- League Thrift Shop will reopen its School. He went on to earn his Bach- Fatima, Lourdes and the Holy Land. doors on Tuesday, September 1, at 10 Chanley and Ms. Megan Devitt, all grandparents. nior Living, 316 South Avenue, formerly of Westfield, were atten- elor of Science degree from St. Peter’s In 1992, Mrs. Snyder was among Fanwood, N.J. 07023. For more in- a.m. The shop is located at 1730 East Grace and John McDonald of dants for the bride. Scotch Plains are his paternal grand- College, his Master of Science de- 1,000 pilgrims who carried the Fatima formation, call (908) 872-5921. Second Street in Scotch Plains, gree from Marquette University and Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Since September generally is a James Lange, Louis Donovan, parents. his medical degree from Seton Hall several former communist countries, VFW Reveals Trip warm weather month, lightweight College of Medicine in the charter culminating with the crowning of the clothing will be available for class of 1960. statue in Red Square, celebrating the To Showboat Casino preschoolers through teenagers. Cor- Temple Invites Newcomers While attending graduate school, demise of communism and the return MOUNTAINSIDE – Veterans of duroys, jeans, T-shirts, lightweight Dr. Snyder was given the honor of of Christianity to the Eastern Block. Foreign Wars (VFW) Post No. 10136 sweaters and jackets have been re- presenting his master’s thesis to the Dr. Snyder, who has spent much of of Mountainside will sponsor a trip to stocked. A variety of shoes and sneak- To Attend Erev Shabbat Wisconsin Academy of Science. He his professional life helping the needy, Showboat Casino in Atlantic City on ers for school and sports are available WESTFIELD – Temple Emanu-El which is part of the temple’s Ma’ayan was a member of Phi Sigma, honor- was invited to meet with Mother Thursday, September 17. for children of all ages. will hold a Prospective and New Mem- (water spring) program. ary biology society, and Phi Rho Theresa on two separate occasions, The bus will depart at 9:30 a.m. Operated completely by a staff of ber Erev Shabbat Meet and Greet At 7:45 p.m., all will be invited to Sigma, medical fraternity. Dr. Snyder and he and his family had the honor of from the Our Lady of Lourdes Ro- 50 volunteers, the non-profit thrift event on Friday, September 11. join the congregation for worship at has been in private practice in celebrating mass with Blessed Mother man Catholic Church parking lot, lo- shop has been in business since its At 7 p.m., attendees will be able to Shabbat Hallelu. Shabbat Hallelu is Plainfield for more than 30 years, Theresa. Dr. and Mrs. Snyder have cated at 300 Central Avenue in incorporation 35 years ago. The meet newer and longtime members, a nationally recognized service in during which time he served as chief both received humanitarian awards Mountainside, and return at 7:30 p.m. league annually donates all proceeds clergy and senior staff. They also song, featuring contemporary melo- of Family Practice at Muhlenberg from the Archdiocese of Newark. On The cost per person is $28. The pre- from the store to deserving recipients will have an opportunity to learn dies with which the congregation Hospital and president of the September 26, at a special mass that vailing rate from the casino is $30. within the local communities and sur- about the temple’s religious school, sings along as the Shabbat Hallelu Plainfield Area Medical Association. will take place at St. Patrick’s Cathe- Checks may be made payable to: rounding areas. youth group programs and Early band plays. Following services, new Together the couple raised sons dral, Dr. and Mrs. Snyder will be VFW No. 10136 and mailed to Eve To receive a list of 2009 donations, Childhood Education Center, plus and prospective members will be Raymond Louis, Thomas John and knighted Sir Raymond and Lady Vitale, 286 Ravenswood, which totaled $33,000 this year, indi- its education initiatives, social ac- able to share in a congregational John James, and daughters Amy Helen Helen of the Equestrian Order of the Mountainside, N.J. 07092. For more viduals may stop in at the store during tion programs, worship opportuni- Oneg Shabbat (Joy of Shabbat) and and Jennifer Lynn. The owner of a Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. information about this event, inter- business hours. The shop is open Tues- ties and social happenings. Tours of speak with clergy, members and staff. ested persons may call Eve Vitale at day, Wednesday and Thursday from the sanctuary, classrooms, meeting Temple Emanu-El is located at (908) 789-8568. Participants are re- 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Friday and rooms and community room will be 756 East Broad Street in Westfield. minded to bring their player card for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. available. For more information, contact the slot games. All are welcome. For more details, directions or in- Additionally, the special educa- Carolyn Shane, executive director, formation on how to become a volun- tion staff will be on hand to discuss at (908) 232-6770, extension no. 114, teer, call the thrift shop at (908) 322- learning opportunities for children or [email protected], or visit www.goleader.com 5420. Free parking is available on the with developmental disabilities, tewnj.org. street and behind the store. PSAT / SAT PREP Reading is Good For You Richard J. 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Date 9/25 3:45 pm Big Kids’ Storytime (elementary school) Signature For More Information: Subscriptions Are Pre-Paid and Are Non-Refundable 9/25 6:00 pm Whose Library Is It, Anyway? Improv (grades 6 – 8) 908-272-0200 [email protected] • www.goleader.com www.dughihewit.com 9/27 1:30 or 3 pm Book Buddies (grades 1 - 3 with teen volunteers) We Reach People... Not Driveways! A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 27, 2009 Page 7 – Obituaries – A New Life-Stage Known As ‘Emerging Adulthood’ Richard J. Carolan, 64, Local Realtor; By REV. MIKE M. SAMSON hood support and guidance. Psychologists and sociologists have Many reading this likely know of Was Scouting Commander at Church someone in the life-stage of emerging Richard J. Carolan, 64, of Rahway his children. recently found that there is a new stage of life between adolescence and adult- adulthood. Others may be in that par- entered into eternal rest on Monday, He was the beloved husband for 25 ticular stage in their own lives. Whether August 17, in his home surrounded years of Cathleen (Colby) Carolan hood called “emerging adulthood.” This stage begins with the end of sec- we are living and experiencing the by his loving family. and the devoted father of Bryan, hard questions, and sometimes lonely Born on Staten Island, N.Y., he Allison, Daniel, Matthew and Chris- ondary school and ends with the at- tainment of full adulthood. Full adult- moments, during this time of life, or if resided in Roselle before moving to tian. He was the cherished son of Alice we know someone who is, we can be Rahway five years ago. (Evans) Carolan and the late Vincent hood is measured in various ways, but here are a few things mentioned by absolutely certain of this: God’s love Mr. Carolan was a realtor for more Carolan and the dear brother of Alice for us is unfailing and God’s presence than 30 years, most recently with Kosten, Vincent Carolan, Kathleen those who “feel” like adults: accept responsibility for yourself; make de- is always all around us and deep within Weichert Realtors of Westfield. He Sheppard, Patricia Colangelo and us. From beginning to end, there is no was the former owner and broker of Michael, Joseph and William Carolan. cisions independently from parents; become (gradually) financially inde- stage or situation in life that can sepa- Carolan Real Estate and Appraisal The funeral service took place on rate us from God. The words of Psalm Services of Westfield. Saturday, August 22, at the Evangel pendent. The traditional criteria are: finish education; marriage; parenthood 139 are profoundly comforting and He was a member of the New Jer- Church. Interment followed at Hazel thoroughly true: – and these are, surprisingly, at the 13 sey Realtors Association, the Greater Wood Cemetery in Clark. AWAY WE GO…In July, members of Temple Sholom of Fanwood/Scotch Plains For it was you, Lord, who formed Union County Association of Real- Arrangements were under the di- bottom of the list of necessary criteria Renaissance joined other seniors from New Jersey synagogues for a weekend of for one “feeling” like an adult. my inward parts; you knit me to- tors and the New Jersey Certified rection of the Walter J. Johnson Fu- fun and friendship at Camp Kislak in Pennsylvania. There they enjoyed religious gether in my mother’s womb; Residential Appraisers. neral Home in Clark. To offer condo- services, music, crafts, boating and the opportunity to meet new people. Pictured, Nevertheless, adulthood as a life- 14 stage (remember Erikson’s life-stages I praise you, for I am fearfully and Mr. Carolan was a Royal Ranger lences or for more information, please Claire Greenberg, sitting in rear of boat, and sister Mitzi Simon shove off. wonderfully made. Wonderful are Scouting Commander at the Evangel go to www.walterjohnsonfh.com. from Psych 101?) is not being reached until one has reached the late twen- your works; that I know very well. Church in Scotch Plains for over 10 August 27, 2009 15My frame was not hidden from years. He loved to go camping with ties or thirties at some point. In previ- Interviews to Recall Life ous generations, the typical person you, when I was being made in secret, graduated from school and got mar- intricately woven in the depths of the Dianne Mangakis Cooke, 56, Enjoyed earth. In Early 1900’s Westfield ried. Of course, there were excep- 16 tions, but this was the general trend. Your eyes beheld my unformed Decorating, Gardening and Travel WESTFIELD – “Growing up in dent of the Home Insurance Com- This meant that a person would go substance. In your book were written Dianne Mangakis Cooke, 56, of brother-in-law, Alexis and Joe Scerbo; Westfield in the early 1900s” will pany, was born in 1914. from one support system (school, fam- all the days that were formed for me, when none of them as yet existed. Green Valley, Ariz., formerly of your precious nephews, Nico and be the topic of the Westfield His- “The audio on this tape is very ily) to another (marriage, new fam- 17 Westfield, passed on Friday, Dimitri, and of course, Tara torical Society’s 1980 oral taped clear and is just one of over 50 that ily). Communities and churches have How weighty to me are your August 7, 2009. It was her and Jolie! interview of John Simonetti and F. were done of residents who had always striven to provide institutional thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! strong faith that helped her A memorial service in E. Whitlock as they reminisced lived in Westfield 50 years or more,” supports for those in all stages of life. 18 fight her battle with cancer, Dianne’s honor will be held about the events and changes they said Bob Miller, program chairman. Churches have always striven to be a I try to count them – they are more until the Lord decided to on Sunday, September 13, witnessed over those early years. “They were compiled by an oral faithful witness to God at work in the than the sand; I come to the end –I am grant her eternal rest. at 10 a.m. at the Holy Trin- These historic recollections may history group of the Westfield His- world and in the lives of each person still with you. Dianne was a homemaker ity Greek Orthodox Church, be heard at the Society’s First torical Society in the late 1970s and who enters its doors. With the advent * * * * * * * who was passionate about 250 Gallows Hill Road in Wednesday Luncheon at noon on early ’80s, and a copy of each was of this new stage of life, it is deeply Reverend Samson is associate pas- decorating, had a green Westfield. September 2 at Echo Lake Country sent to the Westfield Memorial Li- important that our community and its tor at The Presbyterian Church in thumb and loved to travel. Donations may be made Club, located at 515 Springfield brary and the Society’s archives. various communities of faith give Westfield, 140 Mountain Avenue in Dianne, you will be missed Dianne Cooke in her memory to Odyssey Avenue in Westfield. “There are interesting historic in- those experiencing emerging adult- Westfield. by all of us who loved you Health Care, 1730 River A lost, low-flying dirigible that terviews with township officials such dearly – your beloved husband, Curtis Road, Suite 107, Tucson, Ariz. 85718. knocked off the flagpole of the old as mayors Charles P. Bailey and H. V. Cooke; your loving mother, Nina August 27, 2009 American Legion building; learn- Emerson Thomas, but most are with Mangakis; your adoring sister and ing to fly at the Westfield Airport; a average citizens who tell of their ‘Anchor Of Hope’ horse and buggy sleigh ride at personal recollections and the events Florence Zhelesnik, 67, Retired Nurse; Christmas; boyhood pranks and the that occurred during their lives in FREE COMMUNITY DINNER influence of the local cop on the Westfield,” Mr. Miller continued. Sports Enthusiast and Church Member beat are just a few of the topics “Space for an oral history center Friday, September 11, 2009 discussed on the tape. has been provided for in the Florence “Sis” Zhelesnik, 67, of Kenneth William Zhelesnik and Walter Perry, a former town coun- Society’s new permanent home, the 138 East Broad St., Westfield – 6:00 pm Hightstown died on Monday, August Kathleen Wisbeski (Ken); her twin cilman, conducted the interview in 1875-era Reeve House, when its 17, at Compassionate Care Hospice brother, Russell Thomas, and her sis- May of 1980 in Mr. Whitlock’s restoration and rehabilitation has in Trenton. ter, Jacqueline Rand (Bill), and two home. Mr. Perry does the introduc- been completed,” he stated. r of Born in Plainfield, she had lived in grandchildren, Evan Peter DeRose o H tions and then lets Mr. Simonetti All those wishing to attend the ch op North Plainfield and in Westfield and Brendan DeRose. and Mr. Whitlock interview one luncheon are asked to make a reser- before moving to Hightstown two A memorial service will be held at n e another. Both men were Westfield vation by calling (908) 233-2930 A years ago. 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, at natives. Mr. Simonetti, a well- by noon on Monday, August 31. Mrs. Zhelesnik graduated from the Fanwood Presbyterian Church, known Westfield mechanic, was The cost of the luncheon is $18, North Plainfield High School and located at the corner of LaGrande and born in 1910. Mr. Whitlock, presi- including gratuity. Muhlenberg School of Nursing. She Martine Avenues in Fanwood. had worked as a Registered Nurse at Arrangements are by the Memorial Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue in Rachel Schack Aids Animals “We have this Hope as an anchor ter in Plainfield until retiring in 2008. Fanwood. For additional information for the soul, firm and secure.” A sports enthusiast, Sis was an avid or to express condolences, please visit gymnast, taught gymnastics and en- www.fanwoodmemorial.com. For Bat Mitzvah Project Hebrews 6:19a joyed bowling. She also was a dedi- In lieu of flowers, donations may How do we find hope & support for the problems of today? cated member of the Fanwood Pres- be made to the Fanwood Presbyterian FANWOOD – For her bat mitzvah years ago. byterian Church, where she served as Church, 74 South Martine Avenue, project, Temple Sholom (Fanwood/ “I enjoyed working at the pet How do we anchor ourselves through the storms of life? an Elder and Usher. Fanwood, N.J. 07023 or to Compas- Scotch Plains) religious school stu- adoption days because I was able to Where can we find the faith to sustain us? Surviving are her husband, George; sionate Care Hospice, 601 Hamilton dent Rachel Schack of Scotch Plains spend time with animals, which I three children, Lisa Bunis (Joel), Avenue, Sixth Floor, Trenton, N.J. is volunteering with Lifeline Animal love, and help a worthwhile organi- Join us for food, discussion and plausible solutions Melissa DeRose (Peter) and Tracy 08629. Rescue, helping with its pet adop- zation,” she said. at a free community dinner (featuring Jersey Mike’s subs) Brostek (Doug); two stepchildren, August 27, 2009 tion days and collecting items needed Donations can be dropped off dur- for the animals that are awaiting new ing business hours at the Temple Hosted by “Anchor of Hope” Robert A. Ford, 49 homes, such as food and toys. Sholom office, located at the Fanwood Scotch Plains Lions Steve Deats, a member of the Chatham Counsel and Educational Group, will be our Robert Andrew Ford, 49, of Scotch As part of becoming a bar or bat Presbyterian Church, 74 South Request Vendors mitzvah (one who is responsible for Martine Avenue (at LaGrande Av- keynote speaker. He will present a variety of useful tips on coping skills for today’s stresses Plains died on Saturday, August 22, and anxieties; he will also show us how to maintain hope during times of difficulty. at the Veterans Administration Medi- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch the commandments of Judaism), stu- enue) in Fanwood. Items needed for dents at Temple Sholom are required both cats and dogs include food and cal Center in East Orange. Plains Lions Club is seeking ven- We welcome your participation, and hope that you join us on September 11th Born in Plainfield, he lived his dors for Scotch Plains Day/Week- to create a mitzvah project to show that toys as well as general supplies, such as paper towels. and at future activities in the coming months. Together, we will learn how to entire life in Scotch Plains. end, which will take place on Satur- they realize their personal responsibil- lift the spirit through hope! Andy worked as an automobile day and Sunday, October 17 and 18. ity to make the world a better place. For more information, call Temple mechanic for B&B Auto in Plainfield The festivities on Saturday will An animal lover, Rachel felt this Sholom at (908) 889-4900 or e-mail for 20 years. feature the Lions Market from 8 project had special meaning for her [email protected]. Rachel, the Please call Redeemer Lutheran Church He proudly served in the United a.m. to 4 p.m. alongside the usual since her family acquired their dog, daughter of Karen and David Schack, States Navy and was a member of Farmers Market in the municipal Hailey, from a shelter just a few will become a bat mitzvah on Satur- at 908-232-1517 to RSVP. Martin Wallberg American Legion parking lot on Park Avenue. day, September 5. Post 3 in Westfield. On Sunday, the Lions Market will Surviving are his sisters, Eliza- take place from noon to 5 p.m. on Park beth Kelly Farrell and Terri-Lee Avenue. There also will be rides and Wiggins; his brother, Edward Dex- entertainment. Park Avenue will be ter Ford, Jr.; three nieces, Michelle closed to vehicular traffic on Sunday. Moody, Patricia Bucciarelli and Besides the market, there will be Yolanda Wiggins, and eight great- multiple food vendor opportunities nieces and nephews. available. All vendors may set up A memorial service will be held at on a “first-come, first-served” basis 11 a.m. today, Thursday, August 27, after 6:30 a.m. on Saturday and af- at the Memorial Funeral Home, 155 ter 9 a.m. on Sunday, using their South Avenue in Fanwood. There own tables and chairs. will be no calling hours prior to the Anyone interested in vendor service. spaces for either Saturday or Sun- In lieu of flowers, donations may day, or both days, or in need of more be made to the Veterans Administra- information is asked to call Ron Behold how beautiful it is when tion Medical Center of East Orange, Kelly, vice president of the Scotch 385 Tremont Avenue, East Orange, Plains Lions Club, at (908) 753-8218. Rachel Schack N.J. 07018. For additional informa- we dwell together. tion or to express condolences, please visit www.fanwoodmemorial.com. - Psalm 133:1 August 27, 2009 Gray Funeral Homes

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GEARING UP FOR A NEW AND INTERESTING SEASON…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School football team will HONING THEIR SKILLS FOR A BIG OPENING GAME…The Westfield High School football team works on its offense have several new opponents on its schedule this season, including Phillipsburg, Immaculata, Summit, Warren Hills and during a practice session on August 21. The Blue Devils will host Elizabeth on September 12 at 1 p.m. New opponents this North Hunterdon. The Raiders open on the new turf field at Cranford on September 12 at 7 p.m. See schedule on page 10. season include Watchung Hills, Bridgewater-Raritan, North Hunterdon and Montgomery. See schedule on page 10. FIORE, DIETCH, WEISHADLE, NIGRO, ST. ONGE ROLL PEREZ, M. BLASSI 3 RBI EACH; ADAMS, KITCHEN 2 RBI St. Jude Jumps St. Pat; Holds Midway Softball Men Baffle Back Surge for 16-9 Victory Fnwd-Martine Machine, 13-4

By DAVID B. CORBIN eran Brian Williams prior to the show- foursome combined for 11 hits, in- By FRED LECOMTE Midway with power, firing off a two- an acrobatic rolling stab in the third. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times down. cluding a towering home run and a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times run triple and a double, while scoring Centerfielder Meade made a smooth Eying the second seed for the play- On the other hand, the Pats have triple, 10 RBI and 10 runs scored. Offense was plentiful on the part of once. Midway’s “metal sticks” manu- snare of a liner in the fifth and short- offs in the Saints Division of the St. been in a jostling match with St. Fiore blasted a two-run homer, an Midway to secure a 13-4, victory factured plenty of thunder by racking stop Richardson finished with four Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball Matthew and St. Stephen for the sec- RBI double and an RBI single, while over Martine Avenue in Fanwood Old up 15 hits. Catcher Mat Blasi plunged alert putout plays. Martine shortstop League, St. Jude jumped all over St. ond seed in the Angels Division and Deitch drilled a two-run triple and an Men’s Softball Association playoff a double, chopped a single and scored Kitchen performed remarkable feats Patrick in the third and fourth innings direly needed a win. RBI single. Weishadle had three action at LaGrande Park in Fanwood three runs. Kyle Adams rapped a two- of defensive agility, including a double then held off a bit of a surge to emerge St. Jude sluggers Jason Fiore, John singles, three RBI and scored twice, on August 19. run double and a single. Matt Cahill play in the sixth. Jason Marks gunned with a 16-9 victory at Jerseyland Field Deitch and Dave Weishadle, along while Nigro lined three singles and Pitcher Eddie Perez limited the had an RBI single and scored a run down a runner, who overshot second in Scotch Plains on August 19. with wily leadoff hitter Dan Nigro scored in all four of his plate appear- Martine machine to six singles and and Jay White went 2-for-3 and scored base in the first inning and snagged a “If we win tonight, we can wrap up saw to it that the Pats would remain in ances. six walks, while recording one a run. Paul Meade added a pair of stinging line drive in the fifth. the second seed,” said St. Jude vet- their dire straights. The formidable CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 strikeout. In addition, he provided singles, Koski singled and scored once As to what made the difference, and Steve Williams had an RBI single. Midway team captain Jay White said, Probitas Verus Honos Steve Ditrilio ripped a double and “To lose our first game in the playoffs HILL HITS 3-RUN HR, FISHER SLAMS 3-RUN TRIPLE Rick Richardson contributed a single. when we were up 7-0, and then com- ALL-CORBIN TEAM Adam Kitchen led Martine with a ing into the elimination game and be two-run single, John Franca went 2- down 4-1 going into the third, our ARRIVES SEPT. 10 for-3 and scored a run and Chuck team demonstrated a lot of life and St. Stevies Force Showdown, The 12th annual All-Corbin Amsheyus hopped a single and scored play in them. They showed a lot of Team will appear in the Septem- a run. Paul Stoffa and Brian Osborn CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ber 10 issue of The Westfield each added a hit. Leader and The Scotch Plains- Midway catcher Mat Blasi rifled See photos of Sports: Fanwood Times. The All-Corbin out a runner heading to second in the Out-Group St. Matthew, 10-7 Team features photos of fine or second inning and Koski performed on www.goleader.com unusual plays, umpires and fan St. Jude/St. Pat Softball By DAVID B. CORBIN two of them, St. Stephen and St. record, two days in a row. In the shots taken at local softball league Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Devil’s Den Returns Midway/Fanwood Martine Matthew, squared off at Jerseyland meantime, St. Patrick was cramped games. Additionally, All-Corbin Montrose/Watson Avenue Three teams have been in a neck- Field in Scotch Plains on August 24. between the two teams with a 10-12 will include youth baseball. September 3, 2009 St. Stephen/St. Matthew and-neck battle for second place in St. Matthew was clinging onto sec- record so all remaining games were the Angels Division of the St. Bart’s ond place with a 10-11 record and of utmost importance. Oldtimers Men’s Softball league and had to play St. Stephen, with a 9-12 Prior to the game, St. Matthew cap- tain Anthony Radice said to his team, “We hold our own destiny. We win two games, we wrap up second place.” A Family Finds a Home “It always boils down to this. It’s like a mathematical computation,” St. Stephen veteran Ben Lobrace said. St. Stephen made situations even at The Savannah tighter, scoring four runs in the first inning and another six in the fourth to seize a 10-7 victory and third baseman “The beauty of the European-inspired architecture, the spacious residences and the Lobrace demonstrated that initiating a triple play can, not only happen in elegant finishes and appointments charmed the entire family”, stated Mr. and Mrs. the major leagues but also in the local Roden, who have just moved into the Savannah. They felt that The Savannah would leagues when he grabbed a hot chop- per, stepped on third and tossed to not only endure the test of time – just like the best of the pre-war construction Jim Ritchey at second, who fired to Mike McLane at first to complete the that is traditional of Westfield - but will remain a beauty even in its rare occurrence. golden years. From the courtyards to the smallest details, The Matt men actually out-hit St. Stephen, 21-14, but it was the Stevies’ The Roden Family felt The Savannah exuded a charm good grouping that made the differ- ence with six hits in the four-run first that makes it a welcome addition to Westfield’s inning and six more in the six-run fourth inning. Steve’s Dave Hill (3- celebrated downtown district as well as the for-3, 2 runs scored) hammered a regal residential architecture three-run homer in the first inning and Richey added the fourth run with of the surrounding an RBI single. Eric Fisher slammed a David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times community. CROSSING HOME IN TIME…St. Matthew’s Larry Fleischman scores in the three-run triple and scored in the sixth first inning as St. Stephen catcher Larry Szenyi attempts to get the ball. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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From the archives of The Westfield Brookside Park to advance to the Leader and The Scotch Plains- championship game on Labor Day. Fanwood Times – www.goleader.com Damon Roth rapped an RBI triple Click Archives and a double and scored twice, while Late August 2006: Several years Mike Jonny singled, jolted a two-run ago, the Raider soccer girls ap- home run and scored twice. proached Head Coach Kevin Ewing August 24, 2001: Fourth-seeded St. and inquired about the possibility of Blaise scorched the plate seven times going somewhere outside of the coun- in the first inning and added three Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times try to play soccer, just like the boys. more runs to char fifth-seeded St. Paul, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times RISING UP OUT OF A CLOUD OF DUST...Martine’s Chuck Amsheyus, No. 9, This summer the dream became a 10-5, in the St. Bartholomew’s CONCENTRATING ON THE BALL…St. Patrick catcher Jeff Goodman keeps can only watch as Midway Avenue outfielder Paul Meade barrels safely into reality. Sixteen girls, two coaches and Oldtimers Men’s Softball League An- his eyes on the ball on a play at home base. second base on a steal. three chaperones hopped on the plane gels Division playoffs. Creating the and headed for San Paolo, Brazil on most sparks for the Blaisers was Tom Weichert August 6 for 10 days with the focus Straniero, who scored two runs and on learning life lessons of another went 2-for-2, including a well-placed St. Jude Jumps St. Pat; Holds Weichert Midway Softball Men Baffle culture, while preparing for the up- two-run home run. coming soccer season. August 24, 1999: Second-seeded Fnwd-Martine Machine, 13-4 August 23, 2005: Enhanced by the Russell Road rolled to an 11-6 vic- Back Surge for 16-9 Victory recent acquisition of the agile Walt tory over top-seeded Willoughby in CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Patrylo, Dean Talcott’s St. Joseph Game 2 of the Fanwood Old Men’s Softball Association Championship Several additional Jude players also Kevin Spellman had an RBI single spirit and heart tonight and we weren’t team, No. 1 in the St. Bart’s Oldtimers eight runs in the third. Adams singled, Men’s Softball League Saints Divi- at LaGrande Park. Tim Walsh did well with the bat. John DeProspero and scored three times. Floyd Rob- giving up. Everyone could see look- Ditrilio slid in with a double causing slammed two two-run, homers for went 3-for-3 with an RBI and a run erts, Jack Kennedy (run scored), Frank ing at everyone’s eyes that they were sion, easily handed Angels Division Cahill to holler, “Hey guys, Steve got leader St. Mark its third defeat of the the Russell Road “Crew” and team- scored. Williams had a pair of singles deFaria and Gary Cardinale each had leaving here with a loss. Defensively, himself dirty.” mates Mike Wechstein and Dave and scored twice, Kevin St. Onge (run a single, while Ed Villaverde added we played sound. Perez pitched a year with a 13-5 victory at Jerseyland Meade then hacked a single to load Field. Amilcar Monroy had a pair of Buchwald blasted one homer each. scored) rapped an RBI double and an an RBI sacrifice fly. heck of a game and our bats woke up the pods. Koski lofted an RBI sac fly August 24, 1998: George N. RBI single, and Tom Kucin (run At the start of the game, Marron today. We scored a lot of runs.” RBI singles and added a two-run sac- and Perez triggered a two-run triple rifice fly to the St. Joe’s 20-hit bom- Milkowski Field in Linden was the scored) poked an RBI double and chanted, “Let’s jump on these guys In the top of the first inning, to centerfield. Williams drilled an RBI scene of the final Union County Se- singled. Joe DeChairo walked singled early!” Martine’s Amsheyus provided an RBI bardment. Damon Roth went 3-for-3, single and swiped a base. Next, including a double, three runs scored nior Softball League Championship and scored once, while Paul Newton Spellman slashed an RBI single to sacrifice fly ball to right then Mid- Richardson and White walked to re- game and Comcast Cablevision took and Matt Marino each added an RBI. center and Marron sliced an RBI triple way answered right back with a run and two RBI. load the pods and Cahill worked a August 27, 2003: After having won control early to beat Nilsen Detective St. Pats’ big guns also inflicted down the right field line to give the on back-to-back singles and Cahill’s run-scoring walk. Adams then cut Agency, 13-6. Previously, in the best- some damage. Dave Semple smacked Pats a 2-0 lead in the top of the first. single past third. Martine tallied three only three games during the regular loose with a two-run double to right season, finishing with a 3-20 record, of-three series, both Comcast and a two-run homer, Gerry Riepe went Deitch tapped an RBI single in the runs in the second to take a 4-1 lead center, making the score, 11-4. Nilsen had won a game. Fred 3-for-3 with three runs scored and bottom of the inning. when Franco poked an RBI single St. Michael went on a tear and ran off Seeking more insurance, Midway three-straight victories in the Saints DiMartino and Norm Stumpf each Kevin Marron whacked an RBI triple As St. Jude came to bat in the third and Kitchen sizzled a two-run single added two runs in the fourth. Meade went three-for-three and Jim Malfetti and a two-run single. Pat Enright inning, Nigro added some words of to center. Division playoffs to face top-seeded singled and swiped a pod, Koski St. Joseph. Surprised, but not intimi- crushed a three-run homer in the first singled twice and scored once, and encouragement, “Leadoff man’s got Midway fired back with two runs slapped a single up the middle and inning to help Comcast maintain its to get on.” in the bottom of the inning. Perez led dated, the Joes put an end to the run Perez wiggled a liner that became too and emerged victorious, 12-1, at dominance in game three. Westfield Football Phil Gans reached safely on an off with a long double to center. Blasi hot to handle, allowing Meade to sail Coach: Jim DeSarno error, then Nigro added, “That’s the clobbered an RBI double to left-cen- home safely. 9/12 Elizabeth H 1:00 way to get the leadoff man on.” ter and streaked home safely on Fnwd-Martine 130 000 0 4 9/17 T Watchung Hills A 7:00 St. Jude followed with seven runs White’s single. Midway gushed with Midway Avenue 128 200 x 13 St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s 9/26 Bridgewater-Raritan H 1:00 on seven hits, which included Deitch’s 10/3 Bye ® two-run triple to center, to seize an 8- MEET YOUR WEICHERT, REALTORS NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIALIST 10/9 North Hunterdon A 7:00 Softball League Results: 10/17 Scotch Plains-Fnwd A *2:00 2 lead. Marron slapped a two-run 10/24 Montgomery H 1:00 single in the fourth, then four more Judes tapped home plate in the bot- Phyllis Brown ANGELS DIVISION: St David scored 14 in the first in- 10/30 Linden A 7:00 (As of August 22:) 11/6 Union A 7:00 tom of the inning to jump their lead to • Top Volume Month of July ning and coasted to victory. 11/14 NJSIAA Playoffs TBA 12-4. DeProspero and Kucin each TEAM W L Pct St. Jude 10, St. Joseph 5 • Union County Area Specialist St. Aloysius 16 6 .727 11/21 NJSIAA Playoffs TBA added an RBI in the fifth and Fiore St. Matthew 10 11 .476 St Jude’s Paul Newton went 3-for- 11/26 Plainfield H 11:00 • Residential . . . Including Condos and Townhouses crushed his two-run homer to the St. Patrick 10 12 .455 3 with and the three RBI. Tom Ulichny basketball court in the sixth to give • Buying, Selling or Rental St. Stephen 9 12 .429 led the Joes with a 2-for-3 night, St. Anthony 6 15 .286 SP-F Football the Judes a comfortable, 16-4 lead. including an RBI triple. Coach: Steve Ciccotelli Jude mound ace, Deitch, who kept SAINTS DIVISION: St. Aloysius 8, St. Patrick 4 9/12 Cranford A 7:00 If you are interested in a complementary TEAM W L Pct 9/18 Linden A 2:30 the Pats guessing and held them to St. David 15 6 .714 Keith Karyczak, Marty Garcia, just two runs from the second through market analysis or just in knowing market Tony Blasi and Mike Cuccurullo all 9/26 Warren Hills H 1:00 St. Jude 13 9 .591 10/2 Immaculata A 7:00 the sixth innings, introduced some trends or prices, please contact me. St. Luke 12 11 .522 went 3-for-3 for the Als. Ed Villaverde levity and said, “I don’t know what St. Anne 9 12 .429 (4-for-4) and Jeff Goodman (3-for-3) 10/10 Phillipsburg H 1:00 St. Joseph 8 14 .364 10/17 Westfield H *1:00 I’m going to throw next, so how can led the Pats. 10/24 Summit H 1:00 they tell what I’m going to throw?” Phyllis Brown St. Anne 16, St. Matthew 11 St. Jude 18, St. Patrick 6 10/31 Rahway A 1:00 However, Kennedy wiggled a lead- St. Anne wrapped it up in the top St. Jude combined timely hitting 11/6 North Hunterdon A 7:00 off single past short and Semple of the Weichert Westfield Office of the ninth with timely, non-stop with power hitting. Jerry Marron and *Note: SPF has the Westfield/SPF game smashed his two-run homer in the hitting from the bottom of the line- Jeff Goodman led the Pat’s with 3- scheduled for 1:00 p.m. seventh to make the Judes squirm a Put her neighborhood knowledge and professional up. Captain Joe McEvoy began with for-3 nights. Tom Kucin went 2-for-4 bit. A single followed by two errors a single that inspired Joe Tilocca, expertise to work for you. with three RBI. Reading is Good For You and an RBI sac fly made the score, Coady Brown and Al Weber to load St. Anthony 11, St. Stephen 8 16-9, but St. Jude settled down and Invite Phyllis in, and she’ll bring results! the bases with singles for Harold St. Anthony pulled it out in the squashed the surge. Hopler, who unloaded a grand salami bottom of the fifth with homers from smash. Gus Alvarez went 5-for-5 for Peter Costello and a two-run blast by St. Patrick 200 200 5 9 Westfield Office / 908-654-7777 St. Jude 107 422 x 16 185 Elm St., Westfield, NJ 07090 St. Matt. Craig Burfeindt. O.J. Simpson had St. David 21, St. Anthony 3 four RBI with a homer and three PUBLIC NOTICE walks for the Ants. TOWN OF WESTFIELD St. Luke 14, St. Anne 4 INVITATION TO BID Luke’s Lou Messano whacked a goleader.com/subscribe Sealed proposals will be received by the three-run homer in the sixth and Steve Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- Abrunzo added a three-run triple in bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East COLDWELL BANKER the final frame. Free Fishing Derby Set Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at St. Jude 16, St. Patrick 9 10:00 AM prevailing time on Tuesday, & September 15, 2009, for the E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE See exclusive story of Jude’s surge For Echo Lake Park St. Luke 12, St. Anthony 7 The 32nd annual People with Dis- “2009 IMPROVEMENT OF HARDING STREET IN THE Craig Burfeindt, (home run) and abilities Free Fishing Derby will be TOWN OF WESTFIELD, NEW OPEN HOUSE: O.J. Simpson (2 triples) led St An- held at Echo Lake Park in JERSEY”. TH Mountainside on Saturday, Septem- SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 • 1-4PM thony. Tom Grycan went 3-for-3 with The work under this Proposal includes three RBI for the Lukes. The Broth- ber 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The rain the furnishing of all labor, materials and ers Chupko added some hitting to date is September 27. The event is equipment necessary to complete the work 528 First Street,Westfield their usual comical banter to keep St. sponsored by The Newark Bait and as shown on the Contract Drawings and Luke on the winning path. Fly Casting Club, Union County De- described in the Contract Specifications, $550,000 and Proposals shall be in accordance with St. Anne 23, St. Stephen 10 partment of Parks and Recreation, New such Drawings and Specifications and the Wonderful 4 Bdrm 2 ½ bath open The “entire” St. Anne team beat the Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife terms proposed in the Contract. “entire” St. Stephen team. and The Tedesco Bunch of Rumson. The major items of work under this con- porch Col w/fabulous Kit/Great Rm tract include, but are not limited to, the St. Joseph 16, St. Aloysius 4 Fishing tackle and bait will be pro- following in estimated quantities: & MBR Addition in 2004. The In a head scratcher, the last-place vided. There will be a clown/magic 675 tons of 4 inch thick Superpave Hot St. Joseph squad woke up and smelled show, lunch and prizes for all regis- Mix Asphalt Base Course gourmet Kit includes an Island/ the playoffs as they crushed the league tered participants. Pre-Register by 640 tons of 2 inch thick Superpave Hot Mix Asphalt Surface Course Breakfast bar & SS appliances. The leading Als. Joe Negley led the Joes calling Ellen Chase at the Union 2,500 square yards of Milling, Variable with a perfect 4-for-4 night. County Department of Parks and thickness 2nd flr boasts 4 Bdrms, Laundry St. Matthew 16, St. David 10 Recreation (908) 527-4096. Volun- 365 cubic yards of roadway excavation, Rm & a MBR w/new bath. St. Matthew feasted on a vacation- teers are welcome and needed. For unclassified ing St. David squad. Everyone got on more information, call Frank Stack, 2,600 linear feet of granite block curbing Convenient to town, parks, schools All bidders must submit with their bid base at least once. president, at (908) 245-9070. a copy of their New Jersey Business & NYC trnsp. Registration Certificate. Failure to sub- mit proof of registration will disqualify the bid. GET ONE MONTH Proposals shall be in writing on the forms furnished and must be delivered at the 2518 Mountain Avenue, place and before the hour above men- tioned, and must be accompanied by a Scotch Plains certified check or bid bond payable to the FREE RENT! Town of Westfield in an amount equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the base amount $449,000 of the bid, but not less than $500.00 nor MOVE IN NOW! more than $20,000.00. 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Elegantly appointed apartments include full-size washer/dryer gated by the New Jersey State Depart- ment of Labor and Industry for this project, and free basic cable. Plus, clubhouse with heated pool, copies of which are on file in the Office of fitness center, cyber-library and activities director who plans the Town engineer. HIRING A TOP AGENT ISN’T EXPENSIVE … IT’S PRICELESS! Plans and specifications may be seen or community events. Garages and storage units available. procured ($50.00) at the office of the Town Engineer, Public Works Center, 959 North FRANK D. ISOLDI Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey. The non-refundable cost of contract documents Broker / Sales Associate Call 908.206.9452 is $50.00 made payable to the Town of #1 Agent Westfield Office - 2004, 2006-2008 for hours and directions Westfield, which must be paid in cash or #1 Listing Agent Westfield Office - 2004-2008 certified check. 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33698_MH4.2x5bw.indd 1 8/18/09 4:43:13 PM A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 27, 2009 Page 11 WATSON, BEYER RAP HRS; KUP, DeLONG 2 RUNS EACH Montrose Rocks Watson, 9-2, In Fanwood Softball Playoffs

By FRED LECOMTE tough grabs. Outfielder Beyer made a In the fifth, Watson’s Dave Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tough running grab and threw out a Schwartz doubled and scored on Engaged in a power struggle for runner heading home in the first in- Demasi’s sacrifice fly ball. Montrose supremacy in Fanwood Old Men’s ning and turned a critical putout in the added a run when Watson unloaded Softball League playoff action, fifth. his solo blast over the left- Montrose Avenue took a major step Watson third baseman Cohen initi- centerfielder’s head then Montrose forward by squashing the powerful ated a double play in the second in- virtually put the game out of reach Watson “Glory Boys,” 9-2, at ning and shortstop McLean glittered with four runs in the sixth. DeLong LaGrande Park in Fanwood on Au- with two impressive plays and initi- lashed a two-run single, while Watson gust 20. Montrose broke a tight game ated a double play in the third inning. and Roth each added an RBI. wide open with four runs in the sixth Vinnie Borda made two fine plays at “We have been pretty good all inning. second and Orsini made a pair of through the year offensively with our David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Alex Watson wrecked Watson’s slick catches in leftfield. one, two, three, four, five hitters but I ENGAGED IN A BATTLE FOR SECOND PLACE…St. Stephen pitcher Howie Bialos, left, tries to keep the St. Matthew hopes with a solo home run, a double, “The game was neck and neck all also give credit to our six, seven, batters off-balance. On the right, St. Stephen’s Sal Gano does not quite make it to first in time as St. Matthew’s Bob Cummo a single and two RBI, and Nick Beyer the way up and through the sixth eight and nine guys. They came makes the putout. added to the 16-hit rapping with a inning. It was our defense that kept us through in that sixth inning with some homer, a single and two runs scored. with the lead, I would say, and good bloop hits. Sometimes that’s all it Ken Kup pummeled a ground-rule defense will win games 95 percent of takes to break this game open and St. Stephen Men Out-Group St. Matthew, 10-7 double, singled and scored twice. B.J the time. We pretty much played er- that’s what we did,” concluded Kup. DeLong had a two-run single and John ror-free ball the entire game. Great “Their pitcher (Mike Jascur) threw CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Roth singled and added an RBI. Jimmy plays with Alex (Watson), good plays a heck of a game. He changed speed, inning. Rich Regenthal doubled, Howie Bialos and McLane each sac fly) and Larry Fleischman (2 RBI, Swisher and Scott Stogner each went with Nick (Beyer), who threw that made us swing at bad pitches. While singled and scored twice, while Rob singled. Pat Nigro and Phil run scored) each had three hits. Tom 2-for-3. Dave Cohen tripled, while guy out at home, and that I think more (we were) in the field, they were just Zerafa singled twice and scored once. Appelbaum each scored once. Straniero (2 runs), Jim Barba (run), Chris Ferrara and pitcher Bob Swisher or less set the tone for the team. We pushing the ball anywhere and every- Lobrace (run scored), Eric Hastrup Matt power men, Gus Alvarez (3 Frank Litterio, Dennis Hercel and each contributed a hit. had a few hits here and there, a few where. They placed the ball where we (run scored), Larry Szenyi (RBI), runs, triple), Keith Gibbons (3 RBI, Radice each had two hits, while Rick Quinton Redding led Watson’s 10- runs and we just rolled from there on could not catch up. We just could not Wustefeld had an RBI single and Bob hit total with two hits and a run scored. out,” said Montrose team captain Kup. get the timely hits like we normally Cummo singled. Matt DeMasi scored the other run. Glory Boy Redding rapped an RBI do. It was not our day. One game is Brookside Park Fund Set Up Gibbons lifted an RBI sac fly to left Dave Schwartz doubled and singled single in the top of the first inning. not going to hurt us but next game, we and Fleischman followed with an RBI in his three plate appearances and Cohen cracked a leadoff triple and need to come out 100, play aggres- single to center, then after Radice Chris Schwartz went 2-for-3. John scored on Kup’s single in the bottom sive and all out like we did all season To Honor Dom Lawrence singled, Hercel slapped an RBI single Leonardi, Greg Friesen and Phil of the inning. Montrose touched home long and we’ll be fine. Hopefully, we over second to give the Matt men a 3- Orsini each rapped a double and Jim three times in the third. Alex Watson can play them again in the champion- The late Dom Lawrence had been the volunteering and community service. 0 lead in the first inning but Hill’s McLean singled. doubled off the leftfield fence, Kup ship game,” said Watson team cap- Commissioner of the St. Bartholomew In his memory, a fund has been set up three-run blast and Richey’s RBI Defensively, Montrose shortstop battered his RBI ground-rule double tain Redding. Oldtimers Men’s Softball League for 27 through the Township of Scotch Plains. single in the bottom of the inning years and in that time, he worked tire- Watson made diving snags, smoth- and Beyer smashed his two-run homer Watson Avenue 100 010 0 2 It will help improve the Brookside perked the intensity. ered sizzling line drives and made to left-center to make the score 4-1. Montrose Avenue 103 014 x 9 lessly to help the league grow from four Park ball field. Any one wishing to In the third, Alvarez singled and teams to 10 teams. donate should send a check made out scored on Fleischman’s single to tie A very important message that to “The Dom Lawrence Brookside the score, then as Radice stepped to Lawrence preached was sportsman- Park Fund” and mail it to the Scotch the plate, Nigro, who was playing ship and fair play. His time as Com- Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park first base, noticed that his outfielders missioner was really the “icing on the Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076. At- were playing quite deeply. “Move in cake” in his life of serving the Scotch tention: Recreation Department. a little bit! Those days of him hitting Plains community. His volunteering it out there are over,” he said. began in the late 1960s and some of Radice popped up to the pitcher. his accomplishments were as follows: After Lobrace turned his triple play In 1975 he received a plaque in in the fourth inning, Hill singled and recognition of his service as a mem- Regenthal doubled. The Matt defense ber of the Scotch Plains Recreation got sloppy. St. Stephen sensed the Commission. aroma of a wounded animal and at- He was one of the founders of the tacked to finish the bottom of the in- Scotch Plains Junior Baseball League, ning with six runs to seize a 10-4 lead. the Junior Raider football program and Wustefeld and Gibbons tapped RBI the Recreational Soccer Association. singles in the fifth, making the score, Lawrence was a president of the 10-6, then Fleischman made a diving Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School grab in right-center in the bottom of Booster Club. During his presidency, the inning to give the Matt men hope. enough money was raised to construct Hill made a diving snag at short- a refreshment stand and a press box. stop to hold the Matt men scoreless in He was a coach in the St. Bart’s the sixth then the Matt men scored Girls Basketball League. their final run in the seventh when He was a president of the Scotch Alvarez tripled and Gibbons followed Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Plains-Fanwood Chapter of UNICO with an RBI single. LOOKING FORE THE DOUBLE PLAY...Watson Avenue shortstop Jimmy McClean looks for a play at first base after National. David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times Dom Lawrence St. Matthew 301 020 1 7 making the putout at second base on the hard-sliding Montrose Avenue runner Jimmy Swisher. Dom Lawrence has left a legacy of St. Stephen 400 600 x 10

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Want A Low Monthly Payment? Meet with a local Gold Services Manager or call 800-788-7338. Page 12 Thursday, August 27, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Union County Senior 50+ Softball League Playoffs: 50+ “A” DIVISION Every Molly got at least one hit. Babooshka 18, American Legion/ Pitcher Bill Hinkle allowed only one LLG 3 run through the first six innings. Dave Babooshka pounded out 25 hits. Drechsel and Jim Hardman each con- Keith Gibbons (4 hits, 3 RBI) and Joe tributed three hits for the victors. John Massimino, Angelo Corbo and Dave Esposito and Joseph Adase had multi- Lavelle (3 RBI) all with three hits led hit games for the barmen. Babooshka. Tony Williams pounded Driftwood Bar 12, Molly’s 2 a long home run. Drechsel had two hits and an RBI Babooshka 23, American Legion/ and Jim Hardman was 2-for-2 with a LLG 11 run scored. Esposito (2-for-2, walk), Babooshka had 29 hits and five Mac Kowalski, Keith McDede (3- home runs. Massimino (4 hits, 2 HRs, for-3), Steve Adase, Phil Fink (3-for- ENJOYING THE PROMISED LAND…The Raider boys soccer team took time 5 RBI), Ed Belford (3 hits, HR, 4 3) and Joe Sarica had multi- hit games out to enjoy the beautiful beaches, while competing in Brazil. RBI), Tony Williams, Angelo Corbo for Driftwood. The series stands at (HR), Dave Lavelle and Brian Will- one game apiece. iams (4 RBI) with three hits each led Contact Lens & Vision 9, JTD Con- SPF Raider Boys Experience Babooshka. Larry Esoldo added the struction 7 fifth HR. Contact Lens 12, JTD 8 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Babooshka advanced into the final Contact Lens & Vision advanced to Golf teaching pro Gary Ostrega Brazil’s ‘Promised Land’ playoff round. the final playoff round. Awnings Galore 10, Buffy’s Tav- 60+ DIVISION: By ZACH FLANZMAN ern 4 Creative Industries 11, Associated Hyatt Hills Golf Pro Asks, Of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood match of the Trieste Tournament was Boys Varsity Soccer Team especially exciting for the team, as it Tom Pasko (4-for-4, RBI), Brian Auto 1 For any soccer player, the word claimed the victory in the 12th round Granstrand (4-for-4, 2 RBI), Neil Creative won both games of the “Brazil” represents more than just a of penalty kicks following a 1-1 tie in Granstrand (3-for-4, 2 RBI) and Joe series. The game was highlighted by Are You ‘Tough Enough’? South American country. Brazil is the regulation. Penczak (2-for-3. sac fly, 3 RBI) led a Creative triple play with the bases promised land of the sport, the hub of Co-captain Johan Hernandez Awnings loaded, Lehotsky to Vitaliano to Merlo By GARY OSTREGA trained professional. Next, display international prestige on the field, agreed. “By playing such high-level Buffy’s Tavern 12, Awnings 3 to Berra. Creative had six players Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times your game in a noncompetitive envi- and the birthplace of the greats, from teams in Brazil, we’ve gained valu- Awnings Bobby Rahnenfuhrer, with two or more hits. Whether your Tiger Woods com- ronment and have some level of suc- Pelé to Ronaldinho. As venerated as able experience that we can put to use Bruce Crawford and Neil Granstrand TLC 11, Creative Industries 5 ing down the last hole of a major, cess. Then, in time, put the game to Brazil is in the soccer world, though, during the season,” he stated. each went 2-for-3 with an RBI. TLC scored seven runs in the bot- needing to make a par to win, or the test in an event that is important to few players get the chance to experi- While soccer was the major focus of Awnings Galore 13, Buffy’s 4 tom of the fifth. The TLC defense whether your trying to make a putt on you and succeed. ence the Brazilian culture and style of the 12-day trip, the Raiders also had the Bob Grausam (3 RBI), Bobby sparkled behind the pitching of Fred the last hole to finally break 100, the Going through this process of play, an opportunity that the mem- chance to absorb plenty of Brazilian Rahnenfuhrer and Ray Meigs (3 hits DiMartino and John Silva’s outstand- quality that determines your fate is achievement will give you the Three bers of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood culture, from eating at rodizio-style each) and Brian Granstrand (3-for-4, ing defensive play. Oscar Harrison being mentally tough. C’s: consistency, composure and con- High School varsity soccer team had restaurants to exploring both the iso- double, triple, 2 RBI) led Awnings, and Pete Osborn solidified the de- You can notice it in the eyes of the fidence. You may notice during your in early August. lated beaches and city-stretching flea who advanced to the championship. fense up the middle. Rich Polonitza competitors, the far away stare, as if next round when an important shot is The team left the United States markets in the Curitiba area. 50+ “B” DIVISION: hit a three-run HR. Creative has their seeing into the future. Tiger is clearly about to occur that your routine may heading to Curitiba, a city of nearly Whether on the field or off of it, Contact Lens & Vision 18, North- backs to the wall, facing elimination the role model for this focused abil- change, perhaps an extra practice two million in the south of Brazil, on though, one thing was for certain: the western Mutual 9 for the first time in nine years. ity. Padraig Harrington, winner of swing, more preparation than normal, August 3 and returned on August 14. team was always together. “The ma- Contact Lens & Vision defeated Kilkenny House 14, LA Law 3 several major championships, rarely breathing patterns change. I promise During their stay, the Raiders played jor goal of coming to Brazil was to Northwestern Mutual in two games Kilkenny continues on the road to if ever blinks. This focused response the outcome will not be good. My six games against both professional bond and play as a team and to learn to move into the semifinal round one of, if not the best, season in is the end result of many years of advice is to stay consistent in your pre- and club teams from the area, finish- how to pull for each other in any Molly Maguire’s 16, Driftwood Bar UCSSL 60’s history. Kilkenny plated competition. shot routine. Work on developing a ing with a record of 4-2. situation, and I think we definitely & Grill 3 six runs in the first inning. All who compete at this level have slow cleansing, calming breath and Co-captain Joey D’Annunzio accomplished that,” said Assistant done the necessary role-playing pre- then visualize your success, one final was very satisfied with the team’s Coach Joe Mortarulo. “We became See it all on the web in color . . . tending that this putt is to be the U.S. look at the target and go. play. “After coming here with [the stronger as a unit.” Open Champion. Gary Ostrega, PGA, is the director varsity] team three years ago and Head Coach Tom Breznitsky added www.goleader.com I suggest that the beginning of this of instruction at Hyatt Hills Golf going 0-7, winning four games here his own praise. “Of the five teams I have process is to initially develop the Complex in Clark. For instruction, was clearly a huge step up,” he taken international trips with — three proper fundamentals from a PGA call (732) 669-9100. said. “If we continue to play the to Brazil, two to Holland — this was the Birle, Caminiti, Carrier, Fuller way we did in Brazil during our finest group of young men both athleti- season, we have a real chance to go cally and in character. I am extremely far in the county, sectional, and proud of their presence throughout.” Compete in Cooperstown, N.Y. state tournaments.” After being defeated by Millburn While overseas, the Raiders par- in the sectional final last season, the John Birle, Christopher Caminiti, rally and the Pioneers catapulted to ticipated in two tournaments, captur- senior-dominated Raiders surely Dillon Carrier and John Fuller of no. 40 in the standings. Game 3 went ing first place in the Trieste Tourna- hope that their international experi- Westfield were invited to join up with in favor of the no.11 St. Pete Stingers ment in Curitiba and second place in ence will help them succeed this a baseball team of 12-year-olds from from Florida. In the tournament, Car- the Camboriu Tournament, held in a fall. The team opens its regular sea- New Providence and Berkeley Height rier collected a couple of key base small coastal town about 150 miles son on its home field against Sum- to form the Pioneers and compete at hits with runners in scoring position, south of the city. The championship mit on September 13. Cooperstown Dreams Park in while anchoring their infield. Cooperstown, N.Y. Next, came a heartbreaking, 6-5, The team held a series of practices setback to the no. 5 Houston Slam. throughout the summer. Pioneer Head The Pioneers had a 5-4 lead in the Coach Rich Sherman of New Provi- fifth inning but the Slam came dence, worked with his assistants Tom scratched out a pair of unearned runs. Rispoli and Dave Curto to ensure that The sixth game was against no. 8 all of the boys received equal playing Carolina Braves. In the playoffs, the ALL-STAR SWIMMERS…Westfield Area “Y” swimmers, pictured, left to right, Stefan Crigler, Stephen Husch and Shannon Pyle, along with Aiden time. The 12-member team traveled Pioneers fell to the Frozen Ropes of Donadio, not shown, represented New Jersey at the Eastern Zone Long Course to Cooperstown on July 31 and com- Stuart, Fla., who went on to win three Swimming All-Star Championship Meet (“Zones”) at Penn State University in peted in a tournament, which fea- playoff games. State College, Pa. tured 104 teams from the United States On August 13, the Pioneers visited and Canada. the Baseball Hall of Fame followed by In the first game of a six-game their own induction into the American WF Y Swimmers Compete series, the Pioneers lost to 14th-ranked Youth Baseball Hall of Fame. John, Massachusetts Magicians in their Dillon, Chris and John were joined by opener. Caminiti did an excellent job their teammates Kevin Sherman, Tho- At Eastern All-Star Meet in relief. In the first game of a mas Rispoli, Tyler Curto, Jack Harvey, tripleheader on August 10, the Pio- Miller Gorny, Jeff Doran, Yamato Ejiri Four Westfield Area “Y” swim- New Jersey state record of 2:39.89, neers defeated Wynnewood, Pa., 5-3. and Robert Imbalzano for their induc- mers represented New Jersey at the surpassing the old record by over two Pioneer catcher Fuller threw out four tion, along with their coaches and Eastern Zone Long Course Swim- seconds. He also placed second in the base runners attempting to steal and umpire Frank Reale, who represented ming All-Star Championship Meet 100-free, 50-breast and 50-back, third tagged out a fifth on a play at the the team. Not only did the boys band (“Zones”) at Penn State University in in the 100-breast and fourth in the 50- ENJOYING BASEBALL IMMORTALITY…Westfield residents pictured, left plate. In a 12-0 victory over together as a team and form friend- State College, Pa. Shannon Pyle and free. to right, Dillon Carrier, John Fuller, Christopher Caminiti and John Birle Homesites, Calif. In Game 2, Birle’s ships for years to come, but also every Stefan Crigler (ages 10), and Stephen Donadio placed 23rd in the 50- enjoyed their stay at Cooperstown Dreams Park in Cooperstown, N.Y. diving catch in leftfield thwarted a member contributed with a base hit in Husch and Aidan Donadio (ages 12) breaststroke and 27th in the 200- Cooperstown. qualified for the meet by attaining breaststroke. Aidan posted a personal specific times in their respective best (PB) in his 50-breaststroke and a Reading is Good For You events. The Zones qualifying times near PB in his 200-breaststroke. are set by USA Swimming and are Crigler (10U age group) placed significantly faster than the New Jer- sixth in the 50-breast and ninth in the sey Junior Olympic qualifying times. 100-breaststroke, posting a PB in that New Jersey placed sixth out of the 12 race. Open House: Sunday, August 30th • 1-4 PM teams that competed. Shannon Pyle (10U), who also com- Husch (11-12 age group) competed peted in the 200-freestyle relay and 719 Warren Street, Westfield in six individual events and was on placed 13th, placed 32nd in the 50- three winning relay teams – 400-med- fly, and 39th in the 50-breast with ley relay, 400-freestyle relay and 200- near PB times in each race. She also goleader.com/subscribe medley relay. 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APARTMENT FOR RENT ASST. MGR/OPERATIONS Library Plans Chess Events WESTFIELD - One room efficiency apt for rent Sept. 1, CLASSIFIEDS Entrepreneurial firm specializing furnished or unfurnished. Private in Energy Saving Lighting, Sales Beginning In September kitchen & bath, A/C, off-street REWARD P/T POSITION AVAILABLE and Promotions, wishes to parking. (908) 232-4381 employ highly motivated and SCOTCH PLAINS – Chess play- Plains Public Library at (908) 322- 6 HEAD TENNIS RACKETS LIBRARY PAGE reliable, female or male, with ers at all levels are welcome to try 5007, extension no. 204, or sending ONE BEDROOM APT MISSING FROM HOME. High School student or older, must good communication and their skills at three upcoming events an e-mail to [email protected]. WILL PAY REWARD be accurate and detail oriented. management skills. Candidate to be held at the Scotch Plains Public The programs will be held in the WESTFIELD UPON RETURN. Two evenings and Saturdays only. New on the Market must be able to manage Library. library’s Community Room. The li- (908) 789-9432 12 hrs. per week, beginning in inventory, drive a 24' box truck On Sunday, September 13, from 1 brary is located at 1927 Bartle Av- Totally Renovated September. Submit resume to: New Refrigerator, Dishwasher OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT (no special license) and manage to 4 p.m., Ernesto Labate will play up enue, one block from Park Avenue in Mrs. C. Lombardo part time promotional staff. Full to 16 opponents in a simultaneous the center of the township. For fur- Washer/Dryer in unit Office space available in Garwood Public Library Microwave, On site parking time position based in Clark, NJ chess event. Children and adults at ther information or directions, call Mountainside. $2,000/ month. 411 Third Avenue open immediately. Moderate to any level are invited to play. Specta- (908) 322-5007. Walk to train. $1,395. Call us at (908) 233-7900 or Garwood, NJ 07027 Ask for Barbara (908) 272-7487 heavy lifting required. Microsoft tors are welcome. Mr. Labate is a visit www.608sherwood.com or fax to (908) 317-8146 Excel knowledge a must. Salary No phone calls please. three-time club champion of the Singles Group Posts PHOTOGRAPHY AUTO FOR SALE commensurate with experience. Westfield Area “Y” Chess Club. The library will host a chess tour- September Meetings Event and family photographer to 03 Mitsubishi Lancer OZ Rally TEMP SALES HELP WANTED Send resume: nament on Saturday, October 10, with WESTFIELD – Widowed, di- keep your Soiree alive forever. Lightning Yellow, 31 mpg PT/FT Sales and Stock help [email protected] assistance from the Kenilworth Chess vorced or never-married individuals Professional references. Call Excellent Condition needed at Smith & Hawken to Dave Samsky at (908) 693-0158 Club. Players will be matched against are invited to check out a singles Only 45K miles - Asking $9,500 assist with store liquidation sale. MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST other participants with a similar discussion group that meets each Email: [email protected] Call Ben at (908) 244-7800 All hours needed, incl eves. & knowledge of chess. The tournament Sunday at the First Baptist Church, wknds. Apply in store, 125 Elm Busy Westfield doctor’s office will be a three-round Swiss with sec- located at 170 Elm Street in HOUSECLEANING AVAILABLE! CLEANING SERVICES St, Wstfld. Ask for Donna. needs experienced medical receptionist to join our friendly, tions for advanced players, interme- Westfield. I am a skilled woman, trustworthy, If you don’t have time to clean, diate players and beginners. Time Meetings will be held on Septem- honest, reliable house cleaner, very NEED CHILD CARE / DRIVER high-energy team. Applicants I’ll do it for you! must have medical office control will be G/45. The tournament ber 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 9 a.m. Partici- hard working and detail oriented. Good references, reliable. Looking for a responsible person will not be USCF-rated. Those inter- pants discuss issues relevant to singles Take pleasure in what I like to do. experience and be pleasant, 7 yrs of experience for child care that can also drive professional and organized. ested can request registration forms and have an opportunity to make Five years exp,good prices. Call me: Roberta Rocha my children to school during the from the library. friendships and share experiences. (973) 583-8997 or (973) 878-2181 Multi-tasking and customer (973) 380-2093 week. My kids are great and easy; service skills are essential. John Moldovan, president of the Coffee, cake and bagels are served, will need person to come to Kenilworth Chess Club, will play a and a $2 donation is requested. Approx. 30 hrs/wk Westfield wkday mornings. Please Mon, Tues & Thurs. simultaneous chess event on Sunday, Other group activities include win- Golf Event on September 21 call Michael - (908) 403-8797 November 1. Spectators are welcome. ter movie nights, picnics and holiday Great pay & benefits! Admission to these events is free. get-togethers. The group is non-de- P/T CHILD CARE NEEDED email resume: [email protected] Pre-registration is required. Interested nominational and all are welcome. To Benefit Center For Hope After school care needed in our For more information, call Lil at (908) or fax: (908) 232-6447 persons can register and find out more barbecue lunch, cocktail hour and din- Westfield home for 3 middle information by calling the Scotch 889-4751 or Ed at (908) 526-2649. SCOTCH PLAINS – The 23rd an- nual golf outing to benefit the Center ner at The Gran Centurions in Clark. school-aged children. 3-6 p.m., HOME FOR SALE For Hope Hospice and Palliative Care For those who wish to attend the Mon-Thurs. Driver’s license, car and clean driving record required. Most prestigious section of LBI. 4 will take place on Monday, September cocktail hour and dinner only, the cost b/r, 2-1/2 bath home with multi- Grief Seminar to Commence 21, at the Ash Brook Golf Course in is $65 per person. There will be a gift Contact us at (908) 456-3906 or [email protected]. decks. Oceanside. Spectacular Scotch Plains. for each golfer, and a silent auction views. Private easement. Owner will take place. Over the past 23 years, the golf CHILDCARE NEEDED has relocated to SC. Accepting At Local Church Sept. 13 outing – the Center For Hope’s largest The deadline for sponsorships and bids now. Call (843) 379-5569. fundraiser – has raised more than $2 signs is Tuesday, September 15. For Nannies - Housekeepers No brokers. CRANFORD – Beginning on Sun- and pastoral bereavement counse- million. This money enables the cen- sponsorship opportunities and more BabyNurses Needed day, September 13, the First Presby- lor, and psychologist Dr. Virginia ter to provide the services of a physi- information, call Larry Reagan at (732) Live-in / -out, Full/Part-time FREELANCERS WANTED terian Church will offer its eight- Waters will lead the seminar ses- cian, nurses, home health aides, social 244-1044. Solid References Required. week seminar entitled “Healing the sions from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Mettam Detail-oriented writers with workers, counselors and volunteers to CALL (732) 972-4090 professional demeanor to cover Grieving Heart – A Journey to Whole- Lounge of the church. They have thousands of terminally ill patients www.absolutebestcare.com ness,” which will continue through conducted this seminar for 10 years GUCAR Seeks Items local meetings. Email and their loved ones. resume to [email protected] November 1. The church is located at now, with hundreds of people hav- There will be two “hole in one” To Benefit Shelters GIANTS TIX 11 Springfield Avenue in Cranford. ing attended. sponsors this year. Tom West, propri- WESTFIELD – The Greater Union PUBLIC NOTICE Patti Williams, a Registered Nurse The eight sessions include learn- For sale - 2 tickets, good seats- etor of Tom West Carpeting in Clark, County Association of Realtors lower tier, for 4 games, comes TOWN OF WESTFIELD ing about the stages and tasks of the will sponsor one prize – $10,000 cash. (GUCAR) is collecting gently-used grieving process; coping mechanisms with VIP parking and Stadium Club INVITATION TO RE-BID Lincoln School Slates Ellen Ramer, proprietor of Martin Jew- towels, toiletries and linens for distri- passes, call JF at (908) 447-9369 – how to take care of oneself; the elers of Cranford, will sponsor the other bution to local shelters for abused Sealed proposals will be received by the Fundraiser September 2 changes, challenges and choices that Town Of Westfield in the Council Cham- prize, a Rolex watch President Model. women and the homeless. Sponsored PUBLIC NOTICE bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East WESTFIELD – A fundraiser for occur; examining one’s spiritual jour- Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at Interested persons are encouraged to by the Realtor Community Service TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS the Lincoln School PTO will take ney; exploring how to create memo- 10:00 a.m. prevailing time on Tuesday, register early, as the spots fill up quickly. Committee, this 15th annual drive will PLANNING BOARD place at a Westfield establishment ries to cherish and cope with the holi- SEPTEMBER 1, 2009 for the following: All sponsors and contributors will re- conclude on Thursday, September 24. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the on Wednesday, September 2, from 6 days; coping with loneliness and feel- 2009 FURNISHING AND DE- ceive recognition in an event program, Members of the public are invited to Planning Board of the Township of Scotch LIVERY OF RADAR SPEED to 9 p.m. Audrey Zavetz, the school ings of being disconnected, and ex- Plains will hold a PUBLIC HEARING, on and a sign will be displayed at the outing donate towels and linens that are still SIGNS principal, and teachers from Lincoln periencing a special candlelight ser- with their name. The cost is $185 per serviceable but perhaps no longer suit- WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2009, at School will be at the event. Those vice that includes a labyrinth walk 7:30 pm., in Council Chambers, Municipal Proposals shall be in writing on the forms person, which includes 18 holes of golf able for guests or may not match the Building, 430 Park Avenue, to hear the furnished and must be delivered at the interested in attending should refer and time of fellowship. with a cart, green fees, putting green, current décor. Also sought are unused to the PTO homepage of the Lincoln Both of the seminar leaders and Minor Subdivision application for Peter place and before the hour above men- toiletries from hotels collected in travel- Loizeaux, 14 Unami Lane, Block 12101, tioned, and must be accompanied by a School website at westfieldnjk12.org all of the facilitators have experi- Senior Citizens Club ing, such as shampoo, conditioner, soaps, Lot 43 and Barbara Reeder, 15 Unami certified check or bid bond payable to the for the exact location. enced significant loss within their Lane, Block 12101, Lot 42 who propose to Town of Westfield in an amount of two lotion and shower caps; donations of subdivide the two lots and create a new hundred dollars ($200.00) to ensure ex- The incoming PTO committee also families and lives and share experi- Seeks New Members makeup and cosmetics; hygiene items will attend the event with the goal of ences from their own journeys third lot. The following Variance is re- ecution of the contract. MOUNTAINSIDE – The Senior and the hospitality packages given by quested: All bidders must submit with their bid inspiring parent and community in- through grief. Citizen Club of Mountainside is seek- airlines in first class overseas flights. Lot 42.01-Section 23-3.4D-Detached a copy of their New Jersey Business volvement in the Lincoln School PTO. All are welcome, regardless of ing new members. Beginning in Sep- Secondary Buildings-Side Yard Set- Registration Certificate. Failure to sub- The collection has been expanded back: Required: 30 feet; Proposed: 25.7 mit proof of registration will disqualify They will be on hand to answer ques- whether one’s loss is recent or many tember, the club will meet on the to include bed linens such as spreads, tions. In addition, the PTO will sell years past. Participants are invited feet the bid. second and fourth Fridays of each quilts and blankets, either for adults Applicant is requesting any and all vari- Bidders are required to comply with the Lincoln School merchandise, and to bring family members and month at the Community Presbyte- or children. ances deemed to be necessary at the time requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. tickets for the upcoming shopping friends. There is no charge. To reg- rian Church, located on Meeting of the hearing, including any waivers, ex- and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1 et seq. The committee asks that all do- ceptions or other relief necessary to allow Specifications may be seen or PICKED- fundraiser will be available. ister, call the church office at (908) House Lane in Mountainside. nated towels or linens be laundered Lincoln School is an early child- 276-8440. the Applicant’s proposed use of the prop- UP at the office of the Town Engineer, Club activities include trips to At- and that toiletries be unopened. erty. Public Works Center, 959 North Avenue hood center located at 728 Westfield This seminar is dedicated to Mrs. lantic City, the Hunterdon Hills Play- Items may be brought to the GUCAR The file pertaining to this application is in West, Westfield, New Jersey. The Mayor Avenue in Westfield. It houses six Williams’ late husband, the Rever- house and Monmouth Raceway, plus the Office of the Planning Board, 2nd and Council reserve the right to reject any office, located at 767 Central Avenue Floor, Municipal Building and available for bid, and to waive any informality in any bid, classes of pre-kindergarten and two end Dr. Bruce D. Williams, who multiple holiday luncheons held in Westfield, between 8:30 a.m. and special-education classes for children had a vision for the seminar and public inspection during regular office if in the interest of the Town, it is deemed throughout the year. For more infor- 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. To hours. advisable to do so. with autism, among other initiatives wanted to help others with their mation on becoming a member, call make alternative arrangements, call Barbara Horev KRIS J. MCALOON at the school. pain and suffering in time of loss. Louisa at (908) 232-0768. Secretary to the Planning Board TOWN ENGINEER the GUCAR office at (908) 232-9000. 1 T - 8/27/09, The Times Fee: $28.56 1 T - 8/27/09, The Leader Fee: $33.66

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Plains, Magna Cum Laude; Melissa Just shy of 180 residents of Union Parisi, Westfield, Magna Cum County earned honors. County resi- Laude; Alaina Vallecilla, Scotch dents in the readership area include: Plains, Magna Cum Laude; David Ryan Berns, Cranford, Cum Wise, Cranford, Magna Cum Laude; Laude; Emma Cassidy, Garwood, Luisa Wojcik, Cranford, Magna Cum Laude; Danielle Fallon, Scotch Cum Laude; Ida Zazzali, Scotch Plains, Cum Laude; Allison Grow, Plains, Magna Cum Laude; Verda Westfield, Cum Laude; Nicole Bascom, Westfield, Summa Cum Loprete, Scotch Plains, Cum Laude; Laude; Lisa Ford, Cranford, Summa RAISING THEIR GAME…Displaying their trophies is the executive board of Teresa Lyp, Cranford, Cum Laude; Cum Laude; Natalie Holmes- Roosevelt’s Student Council, consisting of, left to right, Damon Henry, Austin Elizabeth Margiotta, Berkeley Mitchell, Cranford, Summa Cum Hatch, Asher Horowitz and Lauren Anzevino. Erika Hodges (far right), the Heights, Cum Laude; Kathleen Laude; Matthew Nazzaro, Cranford, advisor for the Roosevelt Student Council, is also a Language Arts teacher at the Marketta, Cranford, Cum Laude; Summa Cum Laude; Cheuk-Ying school. Matthew Rodriguez, Scotch Plains, Ng, Cranford, Summa Cum Laude; BRIDGING THE GAP…Recent Westfield High School graduates, Max Sugarman Cum Laude; Aneta Stepien, Timothy Prol, Scotch Plains, and Annie Re are the recipients of the 2009 Ellen Maher Volunteer Award, given Fanwood, Cum Laude; Helen Summa Cum Laude; Jean Ridente, by BRIDGES Outreach, a Summit-based organization dedicated to serving the Westfield Students Named Teodosio, Mountainside, Cum Cranford, Summa Cum Laude; homeless and hungry through volunteerism. Laude; Michael Agresta, Westfield, Margot Schuffel, Berkeley Heights, Magna Cum Laude; Kimberly Summa Cum Laude; Rebecca Top Fundraisers In NJ Anderson, Westfield, Magna Cum Travis, Cranford, Summa Cum Westfield Grads Receive Laude; Leala Arnold, Cranford, Laude WESTFIELD – Roosevelt Inter- Roosevelt’s student council, at- Magna Cum Laude; Paula Kean University recognizes stu- mediate School students in tended two conferences at the Col- Chapman, Mountainside, Magna dents who have consistently dem- Maher Volunteer Award Westfield raised more than $11,000, lege of New Jersey, and the entire onstrated outstanding academic the largest fundraising effort by all executive board of the Student WESTFIELD – Annie Re and Max According to WHS teacher and achievement. Honors are divided Sugarman, 2009 graduates of 2006-2009 advisor Warren Hynes, middle and high schools in the state, Council, which included Asher as WHS Grad Awarded into three categories according to toward the charity designated by well as Vice President Damon Westfield High School (WHS), have under Annie and Max’s leadership, grade-point average, including been presented the 2009 Ellen Maher the Community Service Club was suc- the New Jersey Association of Stu- Henry, Treasurer Austin Hatch and Byrd Scholarship summa cum laude for those who dent Councils (NJASC). Secretary Lauren Anzevino, at- WESTFIELD – Amanda Chang, Volunteer Award, given by BRIDGES cessful in delivering the following to earned a GPA of 3.85 to 4.00, ma- Outreach, a Summit-based organiza- individuals in need at the Irvington The donation to Parents of Autis- tended a leadership workshop to a graduate of Westfield High gna cum laude for a GPA of 3.65 to tic Charity represented funds raised prepare for their year-long efforts. School, was awarded a 2009 Rob- tion dedicated to serving the home- Neighborhood Improvement Corpo- 3.84, and cum laude for a GPA of less and hungry through volunteerism. ration through BRIDGES: primarily during Roosevelt’s Spirit Their efforts in leading the stu- ert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship. 3.45 to 3.64. Week and through events such as dent body of more than 720 stu- The Byrd Scholarship program, Lois Bhatt, executive director of 1. 1,800 lunches, all of them dances in the 2008-09 school year. dents at Roosevelt were rewarded which is federally funded and state- WF Student Wins Anti- BRIDGES, wrote, “Annie and Max made by WHS student Asher Horowitz, president of with a good feeling of helping oth- administered, “is designed to rec- are exceptional candidates, and we members; ers as well as three trophies pre- ognize exceptionally able high Tobacco Contest believe they have proven themselves 2. 980 winter coats, all of PUBLIC NOTICE to be a friend of the homeless, with them collected through sented to the school by the NJASC school seniors who show promise WESTFIELD – Tanner Liou, a BOROUGH OF FANWOOD – for donating more than $10,000, of continued excellence in whom we are in community.” homerooms in WHS; PLANNING BOARD student at the Franklin Elementary Annie and Max served as co-presi- 3. 300 gallon-sized bags of as the top fundraising middle school postsecondary education. The De- School in Westfield, was named the Please take notice that on November in New Jersey, and for raising the dents of the WHS Community Service toiletries, again collected 16, 2009 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood partment [of Education] awards first place winner in the 2009 New most funds overall among both funds to state education agencies Club from September 2006 – March through homerooms in Borough Hall, located at 75 North Martine Jersey State Tar Wars Poster con- 2009, establishing the Community Ser- WHS; Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, the Plan- middle and high schools in the (SEAs), which make scholarship test. Tar Wars is a tobacco-free edu- vice Club with a specific goal of help- 4. More than 3,000 children’s ning Board will hold a hearing on the state. awards to eligible applicants. Stu- cation program for children recog- application of the undersigned. The prop- dents receive scholarships for col- ing BRIDGES through coat collections, books, collected within the erty in question is located at: 157 Farley PUBLIC NOTICE nized by the American Academy of toiletry drives and book donations. club and from teachers. Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, also lege expenses.” Family Physicians. UNION COUNTY BOARD The club has held several known as Block 26 Lot 14, as shown on the Amanda will be a freshman at OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS In a letter of congratulations to Area Residents Earn fundraisers in order to purchase food Fanwood Tax Map, owned by Jon & NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Yale University this fall. She will Tanner, Ray Saputelli, executive Maryjane Finne. Date Adopted: 8/20/09 for these trips to Irvington, ranging The applicant requests addition, porch pursue an interdisciplinary major vice president of the New Jersey Degrees from Ithaca Public Notice is hereby given that the in computing and the arts. from a car wash/yard sale to autumn & handicapped ramp which is in violation Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Academy of Family Physicians, AREA – The following local resi- of: leaf-raking to school bake sales. ers has awarded a contract without com- wrote, “Your poster was selected dents were among 1,240 students from The club also held local food drives, Section 184-115.E8 of the Fanwood petitive bidding as a Professional Service PUBLIC NOTICE from all the entries that were sub- Ithaca College who received degrees Land Use Code. Variance Requested: pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This collecting hundreds of bags of food, UNION COUNTY BOARD mitted from across the state. You building coverage; Permitted: 24%; contract and the resolution authorizing it is during the college’s 114th commence- which were brought to the Union OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Present: 20%; Proposed: 28%. available for public inspection in the Office should be very proud!” ment ceremony, held in May 2009. Section 184-115.E9 of the Fanwood NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD County Food Bank and to the Holy of the Clerk of the Board. The Tar Wars National Confer- Westfield’s Rachel Carr, daughter Trinity food pantry. Land Use Code. Variance Requested: lot Date Adopted: 8/20/09 ence Manager, Joyce Haas, con- coverage; Permitted: 35%; Present: 37%; RESOLUTION NO: 2009-782 Public Notice is hereby given that the of Andrew and Susan Carr, received a “The work that Annie and Max Proposed: 43%. amending (Resolution No. 2009-458) Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- gratulated Franklin School Nurse Bachelor of Arts degree from the have coordinated has been difficult, The applicant will also seek such other AWARDED TO: Schwartz, Simon, ers has awarded a contract without com- Robin Ince. Ms. Haas said, “Your college’s School of Humanities and relief as may be determined necessary at Edelstein, Celsco & Kessler, petitive bidding as a Professional Service fulfilling and extremely impressive,” contribution to the Tar Wars effort Sciences. stated Hynes. “As the club has grown, the public hearing based upon review of Morristown, New Jersey pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This demonstrates significant commit- the application or amendment(s) to the SERVICE: special counsel in the matter contract and the resolution authorizing it is Westfield’s Evan Falk, son of Wil- Annie and Max saw the need to ex- application. entitled Aspen Landscaping Contract- available for public inspection in the Office ment in helping the program suc- liam and Lauren Falk, received a pand our reach even further.” The file pertaining to this application is ing, Inc. v. UC, et als of the Clerk of the Board. ceed in your communities.” Bachelor of Science degree from the available for public inspection during nor- COSTS: for an additional sum of $10,000 The club developed a tutoring ser- RESOLUTION NO: 2009-757 Tanner was honored during a na- college’s Roy H. Park School of Com- mal business hours (8 AM - 4 PM, Monday for a new total contract amount not to vice for elementary-school children, AWARDED TO: Robert Restifo, DO, tional ceremony in Washington, through Friday) from the Secretary of the exceed $70,000 munications. Summit, New Jersey coordinated an “Extra Lunch Day” for Planning Board at the Administration Of- Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk D.C., in July. This was the third Cranford’s Joseph Hannon, son of SERVICE: to serve as the Direct of delivery to St. Joseph’s Social Service fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Pulmonary Medicine/Respiratory Care for time that Franklin School has won Joseph and Jane Hannon, received a Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. 1 T – 8/27/09, The Leader Fee: $22.95 Center in Elizabeth, oversaw blood the patients/residents of Runnells Spe- first place in the eight years of par- Bachelor of Science degree from the Any interested party may appear at said drives in the school and made hand- cialized Hospital ticipating in the contest. Each year, hearing and participate therein in accor- PUBLIC NOTICE college’s School of Health Sciences PERIOD: September 1, 2009-August made holiday cards for senior citizens dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- the school has ranked at or near the and Human Performance. UNION COUNTY BOARD 31, 2010 in a local assisted-living complex. ning Board. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS COSTS: in the amount of $4,000 top as an award recipient. Garwood’s Victoria Sheehan, daugh- Applicant: Incoming seniors Sue Xiao and NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk ter of Mark Sheehan, received a Bach- Jon K Finne See it all on the web in color . . . Victoria Cheung have begun their Date Adopted: 8/20/09 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 157 Farley Avenue elor of Arts degree from the college’s Public Notice is hereby given that the 1 T – 8/27/09, The Leader Fee: $21.93 www.goleader.com work as the club’s new co-presidents. Fanwood, New Jersey, 07023 School of Humanities and Sciences. Members of the community who are Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 8/27/09, The Times Fee: $37.74 ers has awarded a contract without com- PUBLIC NOTICE Cranford’s Victoria Sheehan, daugh- interested in donating to the Commu- petitive bidding as an extraordinary UNION COUNTY BOARD ter of Joan Sheehan, received a Bach- PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD nity Service Club are encouraged to unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS elor of Arts degree from the college’s UNION COUNTY BOARD 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD contact WHS Principal Peter Renwick NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD School of Humanities and Sciences. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS resolution authorizing it is available for Date Adopted: 8/20/09 at [email protected]. Date Adopted: 8/20/09 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD public inspection in the Office of the Clerk Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the PUBLIC NOTICE Date Adopted: 8/20/09 of the Board. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- RESOLUTION NO: 2009-763 ers has awarded a contract without com- UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- AWARED TO: Mutual of America, petitive bidding as a Professional Service OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as a Professional Service Parsippany, New Jersey pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD petitive bidding as an extraordinary pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This SERVICES: to provide group life insur- contract and the resolution authorizing it is Date Adopted: 8/20/09 Date Adopted: 8/20/09 unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. contract and the resolution authorizing it is ance with Group Accidental Death and available for public inspection in the Office Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the available for public inspection in the Office Dismemberment Plan for employees not of the Clerk of the Board. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- resolution authorizing it is available for of the Clerk of the Board. covered under the Public Employees Re- RESOLUTION NO: 2009-756 ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk RESOLUTION NO: 2009-754 tirement System (PERS) AWARDED TO: Erin Pojamnowski, petitive bidding as an extraordinary petitive bidding pursuant to N.J.S.A. of the Board. AWARDED TO: Vashdeo Harjani, MD, PERIOD: July 1, 2009- June 30, 2010 PA-C, MD, Hospital Associates, Inc., unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(M) and in accordance with the Hospital Associates, Inc., Berkeley RESOLUTION NO: 2009-769 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed Berkeley Heights, New Jersey 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the requirements for extraordinary, Heights, New Jersey AWARED TO: Union County Alliance, $40,000. (Federal Funding: $40,000) SERVICE: for provide professional medi- resolution authorizing it is available for unspecificable services. This contract and SERVICE: for provide professional ser- Rahway, New Jersey Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk cal services for the patients/residents of public inspection in the Office of the Clerk the resolution authorizing it are available vices for the patients/residents of Runnells SERVICES: providing and advertising of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Runnells Specialized Hospital of the Board. for public inspection in the Office of the Specialized Hospital plan for Union County. 1 T – 8/27/09, The Leader Fee: $23.46 PERIOD: September 1, 2009-August Clerk of the Board. PERIOD: September 1, 2009-August RESOLUTION NO: 2009-789 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed 31, 2010 31, 2010 AWARED TO: Insurance Design Ad- RESOLUTION No: 2009-735 $29,000. PUBLIC NOTICE COSTS: This is a fee for service agree- COSTS: This is a fee for service agree- ministrators, Oakland, New Jersey AWARED TO: Liberty Mutual, Bos- Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk ment at no cost to the County. UNION COUNTY BOARD ment at no cost to the County. SERVICES: for the purpose of serving ton, Massachusetts of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk as the County’s Third Party Administrator SERVICE: for Automobile and 1 T – 8/27/09, The Leader Fee: $20.40 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD of the Board of Chosen Freeholders PERIOD: January 1, 2009-December Homeowners’ Insurance 1 T – 8/27/09, The Leader Fee: $22.95 Date Adopted: 8/20/09 1 T – 8/27/09, The Leader Fee: $22.95 31, 2010 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE COSTS: in the amount of $188,064 Public Notice is hereby given that the PUBLIC NOTICE of the Board of Chosen Freeholders UNION COUNTY BOARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- PUBLIC NOTICE Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk 1 T – 8/27/09, The Leader Fee: $19.89 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ers has awarded a contract without com- UNION COUNTY BOARD of the Board of Chosen Freeholders NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD petitive bidding as an extraordinary UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 1 T – 8/27/09, The Leader Fee: $21.42 PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 8/20/09 unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD Public Notice is hereby given that the 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 8/20/09 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- resolution authorizing it is available for Date Adopted: 8/20/09 Public Notice is hereby given that the UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ers has awarded a contract without com- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 8/20/09 petitive bidding as a Professional Service of the Board. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as a Professional Service RESOLUTION NO: 2009-770 Date Adopted: 8/20/09 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- contract and the resolution authorizing it is petitive bidding as a Professional Service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This AWARED TO: William Kubal, Public Notice is hereby given that the ers has awarded a contract without com- available for public inspection in the Office pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is Bolington, Illinois Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- petitive bidding as a Professional Service of the Clerk of the Board. contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office SERVICES: for on-site and follow-up ers has awarded a contract without com- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. petitive bidding as a Professional Service contract and the resolution authorizing it is RESOLUTION NO: 2009-774 instructions on HUD’S Integrated Disburse- of the Clerk of the Board. amending (Resolution No. 2009-25) ment and Information System (IDIS) RESOLUTION NO: 2009-755 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This available for public inspection in the Office AWARDED TO: Bauch, Zucker, PERIOD: September 1, 2009-August RESOLUTION NO: 2009-780 AWARDED TO: Samir Patel, MD, Hos- contract and the resolution authorizing it is of the Clerk of the Board. available for public inspection in the Office Hatfield, LLC, Springfield, New Jersey 31, 2010 amending (Resolution No. 2009-391) pital Associates, Inc., Berkeley Heights, RESOLUTION NO: 2009-758 of the Clerk of the Board. SERVICE: to provide special counsel COSTS: in an amount not to exceed AWARDED TO: Palumbo & Renaud, New Jersey AWARDED TO: Pharma-Care, Inc., for labor negotiations and personnel af- $17,500. Cranford, New Jersey SERVICE: for provide professional medi- RESOLUTION NO: 2009-778 Clark, New Jersey fairs Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk SERVICE: special counsel in the matter cal services for the patients/residents of amending (Resolution No. 2009-284) SERVICE: to provide pharmacy con- COSTS: in an additional amount of of the Board of Chosen Freeholders entitled Catherine Alexander v. UC, et Runnells Specialized Hospital AWARDED TO: Floriana Persechino, sultant services to Runnells Specialized $75,000 for a total contract amount not to 1 T – 8/27/09, The Leader Fee: $22.95 als PERIOD: September 1, 2009-August MD, Brooklyn, New York Hospital exceed $150,000 COSTS: for an additional sum of $10,000 31, 2010 SERVICE: to be available when the PERIOD: September 1, 2009-August Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE for a new total contract amount not to COSTS: This is a fee for service agree- medical examiner is not available 31, 2010 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders exceed $40,000 ment at no cost to the County. UNION COUNTY BOARD COSTS: in an additional amount of COSTS: in the amount of $71,688. 1 T – 8/27/09, The Leader Fee: $21.93 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS $5,000 for a new total amount of $15,000 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T – 8/27/09, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T – 8/27/09, The Leader Fee: $22.95 Date Adopted: 8/20/09 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T – 8/27/09, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T – 8/27/09, The Leader Fee: $20.40 UNION COUNTY BOARD Public Notice is hereby given that the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ers has awarded a contract without com- UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD Date Adopted: 8/20/09 petitive bidding as an extraordinary OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Public Notice is hereby given that the unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the Date Adopted: 8/20/09 Date Adopted: 8/20/09 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 8/20/09 ers has awarded a contract without com- resolution authorizing it is available for Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 8/20/09 Public Notice is hereby given that the petitive bidding as a Professional Service public inspection in the Office of the Clerk Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This of the Board. ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- contract and the resolution authorizing it is petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as an extraordinary RESOLUTION NO: 2009-786 available for public inspection in the Office pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This petitive bidding pursuant to N.J.S.A. unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. AWARED TO: Access Systems, of the Clerk of the Board. contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is 40A:11-5(M) and in accordance with the 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the Manilus, New York available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office requirements for extraordinary, resolution authorizing it is available for RESOLUTION NO: 2009-779 SERVICES: to provide records man- of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. unspecificable services. This contract and public inspection in the Office of the Clerk amending (Resolution No.2008-1156) agement and technological consulting the resolution authorizing it are available of the Board. AWARDED TO: Melissa S. Evans, services for the Union County Tax Board RESOLUTION NO: 2009-785 RESOLUTION NO: 2009-781 for public inspection in the Office of the Newark, New Jersey and Rae Brown, E-Share Pilot shared services project be- AWARDED TO: Aruspex, LLC., Leba- amending (Resolution No. 2009-457) RESOLUTION NO: 2009-798 Clerk of the Board. Hackensack, New Jersey tween the Union County Tax Board, the non, New Jersey AWARDED TO: LaCorte, Bundy, amending (Resolution No. 2009-570) SERVICE: to be available to assist the Borough of Fanwood and the City of Lin- SERVICE: for the purpose of serving as Varady & Kinsella, Union, New Jersey RESOLUTION No: 2009-736 AWARED TO: MusicFest medical examiner during autopsies and den the Hospital/Long Term Care Administra- SERVICE: special counsel in the matter AWARED TO: Wachovia/Wells Fargo SERVICES: increasing the limit of in- external exams when full time technician PERIOD: September 1, 2009- August tor for Runnells Specialized Hospital entitled Paul Takacs v. UC, et als Insurance Services USA, Columbia, surance is not scheduled 31, 2010 PERIOD: September 1, 2009- June 30, COSTS: for an additional sum of $10,000 South Carolina PERIOD: Sunday, September 13, 2009 COSTS: in an additional amount of COSTS: in the amount of $15,000, Paris 2010 for a new total contract amount not to SERVICE: for the RFP process for vol- COSTS: for a total amount not to ex- $5,000 for a new total amount of $15,000 Grant funding. COSTS: in the amount of $79,166.66 exceed $40,000 untary benefits for employees ceed $20,680. (An increase of $3,027) Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T – 8/27/09, The Leader Fee: $22.95 1 T – 8/27/09, The Leader Fee: $26.01 1 T – 8/27/09, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T – 8/27/09, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T – 8/27/09, The Leader Fee: $20.40 1 T – 8/27/09, The Leader Fee: $21.42 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 27, 2009 Page 15 We apologize for the printing of this picture last Playback Fill Mindowaskin week. We blame the error on the supernatural. Park With Rock Classics By ERIC NIERSTEDT Wilson. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times They also played a few original WESTFIELD — On Thursday songs such as “Little Bit of Soul,” night, Mindowaskin Park was filled which fit perfectly with the night’s with the sounds of classic-rock mu- set list. Between songs, the band sic as Playback, a pop/rock cover enjoyed some warm banter with the group made entirely of Westfield crowd, especially in the front, where natives, played for an enthusiastic many of their family members had crowd (and some mosquitoes). gathered. In fact, many songs were The band faced problems before introduced by remarking: “they the show began, as bassist Chris asked us to play this song.” Junior was delayed in getting to the After a short break, Playback re- park. The other band members, gui- turned with a pounding version of Photo by Cheri Rogowsky for Downtown Westfield Corporation tarists Joe Ward and Scott Finter Roy Orbison’s “Pretty Woman” and JAZZ TRIO…The popular Dave Leonhardt Trio returns to the final evening of and drummer Chris Wolfson, were Creedence Clearwater Revival’s the Sweet Sounds Downtown Jazz Festival on Tuesday, September 1, to perform fortunately able to occupy the grow- “Who’ll Stop the Rain?” In addition on Elm Street at the First Baptist Church in Westfield. ing crowd until Mr. Junior could to the Byrds’ “Feel A Whole Lot ™ arrive. Playback then began the Better,” the band also showed Jersey POPCORN show with a rather limp Mr. Junior- respect by playing “Behind the Wall led version of the song “Tough of Sleep” from legendary Jersey District 9: Should be Your Enough.” band, the Smithereens. The band quickly picked up They briefly returned to the Moviegoing Destination though, as it moved into a more Monkees with “I’m Not Your Step-

energetic version of the Monkee’s ping Stone” and then played the One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent “I’m a Believer” sung by Mr. Finter Yardbirds’ “Heart Full of Soul”; prior – Playback would switch vocalists to playing, they mentioned that this By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER on Wikus’s trail. There’s nothing – next throughout the night – which had was the second song they had played 4 popcorns to vanquishing and taking control – that many of the younger patrons danc- to feature “soul” in the title. In Johannesburg, South Africa, ei- the world’s second largest buyer of weap- GHOST SEASON...Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich, left, gets fitted for a ing. Mr. Ward then took over on Playback then ended the night with ther now or in the not too distant future, ons likes better than experimenting on microphone for the final scene in an upcoming episode of “Ghost Hunters,” to be “Love Is a River.” a quartet of rock classics – “Secret it has been 20 years since an alien live subjects. Yup, the reference is unde- aired tentatively on Wednesday, September 16, on the Syfy channel. Playback continued to play selec- Agent Man,” with excellent vocals mother ship discharged its travelers niable. Enters their main bully, Koobus tions from several classic-rock from Mr. Ward, Them’s (Van and then unexplainably perched, seem- Venter (David James). Boo hiss! groups, including the Kinks (“All of Morrison) garage-rock classic ingly immobile, several hundred feet It’s his job to bring back Wikus, who 2009 Teen Arts Exhibit the Night”), the Rolling Stones (“The “Gloria” and two from the Beatles – above Earth. In the interim, its ma- has wisely taken it on the lam. Here’s the Last Time”), Tom Petty (“Won’t “I Want to Hold Your Hand” and “I rooned souls have been welcomed by deal: Because the firing mechanisms on Back Down”) and even the Who Saw Her Standing There.” Playback being put in a holding camp called the aliens’ extraordinarily superior weap- On Display in Rahway (“The Kids Are Alright”). wished its audience well and hoped District 9. ons are linked to their DNA, those evil RAHWAY – The Union County Hillcrest Academy; Gabby Aragona, The visual was just as rock-de- that everyone would arrive home It doesn’t help that they don’t look powers that be haven’t been able to shoot Board of Chosen Freeholders an- Westfield, Lamberts Mill Academy; rived, as Mr. Finter bore resemblance safely. The crowd slowly dispersed, like us. It never does. And, because we them. Smit and company figure a human nounce that the 2009 Teen Arts Trav- Julia Godbee, Westfield, Edison In- to Bryan Adams, Mr. Ward to Cheap after dancing in the park to a great have essentially captured and subju- with an alien claw might make the differ- eling Exhibit will be on display at the termediate School. Trick’s Rick Neilson, and Mr. rock-and-roll revue from Westfield’s gated the upright walking, exoskeleton ence. They’re right. Edge Art Gallery, located at 1577 The exhibit consists of 55 pieces of Wolfson to Weezer drummer Patrick native sons. variety of organism, our arrogance says But tyranny makes for strange bedfel- Irving Street in the Rahway Arts Dis- art selected from more than 600 vi- they are of inferior intelligence. Yet, we lows. Only a while back, Wikus and an trict, from August 21 through Sep- sual-art works shown at the 2009 unreasonably fear them. Funny, we alien whom he dubbed Chris argued tember 25 during regular gallery Union County Teen Arts Festival held Sweet Sounds Downtown don’t feel that way about the plethora of about signing papers. Now, through a hours, with extended hours on “First in March at Union County College in four-legged beasts we’ve dominated. series of events, they have fallen to- Thursday” September 3. Cranford. The Union County Office There are ostensibly two movies play- gether in a somewhat mutual struggle. The local exhibiting students include: of Cultural and Heritage Affairs in Jazz Through September 1 ing simultaneously here, both inge- The spaceman wants to go home. Wikus Linda Hu, Berkeley Heights, Gov- the Department of Parks and Com- niously written and directed by Neill would like his arm, and everything else, WESTFIELD – The 13th Annual event of rain, the performances will Blomkamp. One is sheer action and back the way it was. ‘Can do,’ assures ernor Livingston High School; Kat munity Renewal administer the an- Sweet Sounds Downtown Jazz Fes- take place on Wednesday, Septem- Tischenko, Berkeley Heights, Colum- nual event. special effects galore, a seat-edged saga Chris. tival, sponsored by Downtown ber 2. of revolution, heroics and strife. The But it will take some doing. Suffice bia Middle School; Isabelle Perrin, For information about the Teen Westfield Corporation (DWC), According to Sherry Cronin, DWC Mountainside, Deerfield School; Arts program, contact the Union other is an intellectual delve into what it to note that the big chase ties in with winds down its season on Tuesday, executive director, “Every year, many causes humanity to act out of fright an enchanting extrapolation about the Veronica Tolentino, Scotch Plains, County Office of Cultural and Heri- September 1, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in people ask us to extend the popular Union County Vo-Tech; Emily tage Affairs at 633 Pearl Street, Eliza- instead of wisdom. The smart money future of biotechnology. Specifically, Westfield. Four jazz performances jazz festivals through September. We will enjoy both. without giving too much more away, Aschenbach, Scotch Plains, Union beth, N.J. 07202; telephone (908) will take place throughout down- always host Sweet Sounds every County Vo-Tech; Brian Fischer, 558-2550. NJ Relay service users Told in the newfangled, faux docu- they must seize the scientific equiva- town including Scott Hunter and The Tuesday in July and August, but this mentary style, ever-bobbing handheld lent of the Holy Grail. It all connects to Scotch Plains, Union County Vo- should call 711 or e-mail Soul Searchers performing at the year, we extended it through Sep- Tech; Louis Rodriquez, Scotch Plains, [email protected]. camera and all, we are first introduced a sociologically ennobling message North Avenue train station; Emilio tember 1. We’ve had a great time this to the unlikely star of our show, quasi- about inter-species collaboration. Teubel and La Balteuband at the summer and want to thank everyone government wonk, Wikus Van De Heady stuff, indeed. PNC Bank plaza at East Broad Street for supporting downtown and our Merwe (Sharlto Copley). He has just This is sci-fi at its best, a panoply of and North Avenue; Stringbean and many summer events.” been promoted. You see, his father-in- metaphors…witty, telling and as often the Stalkers at Central Avenue in For the latest happenings, event law, Piet Smit (Louis Minnaar), is the uplifting as disparaging. Name a hu- front of Banana Republic, and Dave information and promotional offers grand Kahuna at MNU (Multi-National man foible, injustice or downright Leonhardt Trio at the First Baptist from Westfield businesses, see United). shame and, like they used to say in the Church lawn on Elm Street. In the westfieldtoday.com On first blush, it seems a safe enough Prego commercials, it’s in there. While upgrade…a place to bury the fool his the villains are either South African or daughter (Vanessa Haywood) incom- the adherents of a Nigerian warlord Les Malamut Art Gallery prehensibly loves. I have several cous- who profits from the civil unrest, they ins who experienced the same fate. are all familiar. But in this case, the left-handed eleva- We know these power-hungry dema- Hosts Multi-Talented Artist tion winds up the accidental making of gogues from our own past administra- UNION – Rosalia Tignini Verdun Not content with just producing the man. Therein lies, at least in tions. Only the severity of their crimes will exhibit her versatile artwork at artwork, she also shares her talents by storybooks and films, the ironic con- against humanity differs from the the Les Malamut Art Gallery through teaching at the Express Yourself Stu- ceit of bureaucracy. wrongs depicted here, their Machiavel- Wednesday, September 30. “Artistic dio in Maplewood. She also was an Wikus, initially a nattering, equivo- lian wiles still fresh in our minds. So Expressions by Rosalia” will include assistant teacher at Summit’s Visual cating company man, is put in charge of much so, in fact, that when treated to the portraits, landscapes and abstract Art Center of New Jersey for several resettling the undesirable inhabitants of truth for a change, we are mistrustful paintings. years. District 9 to a politically more preferable and hence still vulnerable to selfish District 10, far from the city. However, manipulation. ET TU, BRUTE...? Fred Dennehy of Cranbury portrays Julius Caesar and Susan The gallery is located in the lower Her work has garnered awards, in- Bigelow of Westfield plays his wife Calpurnia in Julius Caesar, to be performed level of the Union Public Library, at cluding prizes from Milburn-Short though totally disingenuous, the hardly A big prize or two awaits 29-year-old this weekend in Westfield. 1980 Morris Avenue in Union. It is Hills Art Center, Westfield Art Asso- veiled lip service to civil rights groups writer-director Neill Blomkamp for this handicapped accessible, free and open ciation, Geraldine R. Dodge Founda- requires the Prawns (their derogatory stunning exercise in political science. to the public during regular library tion, Italian Community Club, sobriquet) to sign-off on the move. Combining sublimely his filmmaking Julius Caesar, A Political hours. Livingston Art Association and the Nervously laughing, chattering ratio- skills with a scholarly, two-fisted de- The artist was born in Italy and Pastel Society of New Jersey. nalizations to the camera as he traverses ployment of the First Amendment, Dis- came to America in her teen years. She is a member of many groups the slum for signatures from the clearly trict 9 does a thoughtfully entertaining Thriller, Comes to Westfield Ms. Verdun paints in acrylics, oil and promoting art, including The Portrait hostile “underclass,” Wikus inadvert- number on racism and government cor- pastels, having studied multiple tech- Institute, Watchung Art Center, Con- ently gets infected. Next thing we know, ruption. WESTFIELD – Director Joseph other dramatists, and to provide in- niques by regularly visiting muse- temporary Art Group, Montclair Mu- he’s got the sweats and the * * * Penczak is overseeing the produc- struction in the theater arts to chil- ums, attending different schools and seum, Cecilia Beaux Forum and the heaves…yucky black stuff, no less. District 9, rated R, is a Sony Pictures tion of Julius Caesar, one of William dren and the public generally. participating in workshops. Pastel Society of New Jersey. Yipes, he’s growing a claw. Can you Entertainment release directed by Neill Shakespeare’s most often studied and Julius Caesar will be performed on She said, “My journey to better She also maintains her own website spell metamorphosis? This is gonna be Blomkamp and stars Sharlto Copley, quoted plays, to be performed out- Friday, August 28, at 7:30 p.m., Satur- understand the mystery of art contin- – rosaliart.com – and does custom good. Louis Minnaar and David James. Run- doors at The Gazebo in Mindowaskin day, August 29, at 7:30 p.m., ending ues through many mediums, forms work on request. Before you can say Big Brother, MNU, ning time: 112 minutes Park, adjacent to Town Hall in with a performance on Sunday, Au- and studies.” For more information about the the government’s pet private arm, is hot Westfield, this weekend on August gust 30, at 2 p.m. In addition to her painting prowess, gallery, please visit SHERIFF’S SALE 28, 29 and 30. Admission is free; no tickets are she has functioned as a fashion de- lesmalamutartgallery.web.officelive.com. SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09003931 The play chronicles events leading necessary, and the audience is invited SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY signer and an interior decorator. She SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09004180 CHANCERY DIVISION to Caesar’s brutal assassination, Marc to bring picnic blankets and chairs. SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY UNION COUNTY utilized her decorating skills when her CHANCERY DIVISION DOCKET NO. F-16839-08 Antony’s famous eulogy, and the civil The rain location is the Community home was badly damaged by fire and SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09004426 UNION COUNTY Plaintiff: CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC war that follows in this historic trag- Room in the Westfield Town Hall at SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY DOCKET NO. F-15973-08 VS. needed to be completely refurbished. CHANCERY DIVISION Plaintiff: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL Defendant: KAREN CARTER, MR. CARTER, edy. Though set in 44 BC (complete 425 East Broad Street, Westfield. UNION COUNTY TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR LONG HUSBAND OF KAREN CARTER, JPMORGAN DOCKET NO. F-12615-08A BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-5 CHASE BANK, TARGET NATIONAL BANK, with swordplay and togas,) audiences For more information, see troupe- SHERIFF’S SALE Plaintiff: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. VS. NORTH STAR CAPITAL ACQUISITION, LLC VS. Defendant: PAMELA THOMAS; PHILIP A. Sale Date: 09/02/2009 will be reminded that Shakespeare’s of-friends.com. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09003947 Defendant: CATHERINE D. SMYTHE, THOMAS, HER HUSBAND; LONG BEACH Writ of Execution: 06/25/2009 Julius Caesar still applies in today’s SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY DUNCAN SMYTHE, JP MORGAN CHASE MORTGAGE COMPANY; THEODORE CH. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution SHERIFF’S SALE CHANCERY DIVISION BANK, NA HARAMIS, M.D., HIS HEIRS, DEVISEES AND to me directed I shall expose for sale by public political arena. UNION COUNTY Sale Date: 09/23/2009 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND HIS, vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09004369 DOCKET NO. F-29085-08 Writ of Execution: 07/27/2009 HER, THEIR, OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- The 25-member cast includes local SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Plaintiff: INDYMAC BANK F.S.B. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND OR INTEREST TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on residents of Westfield and other CHANCERY DIVISION VS. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Sale Date: 09/09/2009 WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of UNION COUNTY Defendant: JUAN GALLEGOS, JOHNNY ON vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Writ of Execution: 06/30/2009 said day. All successful bidders must have 20% nearby communities. The main char- DOCKET NO. F-18485-08 THE SPOT TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution of their bid available in cash or certified check at Plaintiff: WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL AS- Sale Date: 09/02/2009 TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on to me directed I shall expose for sale by public the conclusion of the sales. acters are among Shakespeare’s most SOCIATION Writ of Execution: 06/23/2009 WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred memorable: Julius Caesar, Brutus, VS. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution said day. All successful bidders must have 20% TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Twenty Seven Thousand One Hundred Fifty Defendant: BRIAN K. CHENEY; GRACE M. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public of their bid available in cash or certified check at TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Two and 27/100*** $327,152.24. Cassius and Marc Antony. CHENY; FRANCES B. KULIK vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- the conclusion of the sales. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Property to be sold is located in the Township Sale Date: 09/23/2009 TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of Scotch Plains, County of Union, State of New Presented by the Troupe of Friends Writ of Execution: 01/30/2009 TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Eighty Eight Thousand Four Hundred Seventy of their bid available in cash or certified check at Jersey. and the Westfield Recreation Depart- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Five and 84/100*** $488,475.84. the conclusion of the sales. Premises commonly known as: 317 VICTOR to me directed I shall expose for sale by public said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Property to be sold is located in the Town if The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred STREET, SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JERSEY ment, these productions have become vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- of their bid available in cash or certified check at Westfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey. Fifty Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Eighteen 07076-0000 TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- the conclusion of the sales. Premises commonly known as: 21 SANDY and 03/100*** $557,818.03. BENING KNOWN as LOT 8, BLOCK 4003, on one of the area’s newest popular out- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred HILL ROAD, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY The property to be sold is located in the Bor- the official Tax Map of the Township of Scotch door theatrical events. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Seventy Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Five BEING KNOWN as LOT 31, BLOCK 5503, on ough of Mountainside, County of Union and Plains said day. All successful bidders must have 20% and 46/100*** $278,805.46. the official Tax Map of the Town of Westfield State of New Jersey. Dimentions: 100.00 feet x 50.00 feet x 100.00 Troupe of Friends, Inc., is a of their bid available in cash or certified check at The property to be sold is located in the Bor- Dimensions: 91.00 feet x 110.00 feet Commonly known as: 259 RAVENS WOOD, feet x 50.00 feet the conclusion of the sales. ough of Fanwood, County of Union and State of Nearest Cross Street: Bell Drive MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092. Nearest Cross Street: Coles Avenue 501(c)(3) corporation organized to The judgment amount is: ***Eighty Fivc Thou- New Jersey. Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Sixty Thousand Tax Lot No. 8.M in Block No. 3.N Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or present public performances of the sand Nine Hundred Twelve and 65/100*** Commonly known as: 295 TERRILL ROAD, Eight Hundred Sixteen and 83/100*** Dimention of Lot Approximately: .381 AC other charges, and any such taxes, charges, $85,912.65. FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07023. $560,816.83 together with lawful interest and Nearest Cross Street: HAWK RIDGE liens, insurance premiums or other advances plays of William Shakespeare and The property to be sold is located in the Town- Tax Lot No. 33 in Block No. 26 costs. Beginning at a point in the southwesterly side made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested ship of Scotch Plains. Dimention of Lot Approximately: 60 x 125 Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or line of Raven’s Wood which point is distant parties are to conduct and rely upon their own In the County of Union and the State of New Nearest Cross Street: STEWART PLACE other charges, and any such taxes, charges, therein along the same in a general southeast- independent investigation to ascertain whether Art Group Hosts Show Jersey. Beginning at a point on the northeasterly line of liens, insurance premiums or other advances erly direction 129.30 feet from its point of curve or not any outstanding interest remain of record Premises commonly known as: 542 Westfield Terrill Road distant 14.36 feet northwesterly from made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested leading into Hawk Ridge, said beginning point and/or have priority over the lien being fore- Avenue the corner formed by the intersection of the parties are to conduct and rely upon their own also marking the dividing line between lot 12 and closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. At Overlook Hospital Tax Lot 34 in Block 2501 northeasterly line of Terrill Road with the north- independent investigation to ascertain whether lot 13 on a certain map hereinafter mentioned If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Dimensions of Lot (approximately): 50 feet x westerly line of Stewart place and running thence. or not any outstanding interest remain of record and from said beginning point running thence. Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a SUMMIT – The Contemporary Art 150 feet Prior Liens/encumbrances and/or have priority over the lien being fore- Prior Liens/encumbrances return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall Group (CAG) of NJ, affiliated with Nearest Cross Street: Westfield Road Taxes: $1,826.44 closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. Taxes: $1,826.44 have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, Subject to: Washington Mutual $250,000.00 Total as of July 7, 2009: $1,826.44 If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Total as of July 15, 2009: $0.00 the Mortgagor’s attorney. the Watchung Arts Center, is hosting February 2009 Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Eight Thou- Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Twenty Nine Total Upset: ***Three Hundred seventy Two Total Upset: ***Ninety Eight Thousand Six sand Five Hundred Ninety Seven and 57/100*** return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall Thousand Four Hundred Ninety Eight and 44/ Thousand Three Hundred Forty Three and 31/ a show at the Overlook Hospital Gal- Hundred Sicty Three and 14/100*** $98,663.14 $308,597.57 together with lawful interest and have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, 100*** $628,498.44 together with lawful interest 100*** $372,343.31 together with lawful interest lery, located at 99 Beauvoir Avenue together with lawful interest and costs. costs. the Mortgagor’s attorney. and costs. and costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- in Summit. tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the The show runs from now through money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Friday, October 9. There will be an Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to opening reception on Sunday, Sep- Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for tember 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. main auditorium. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if More than 20 artists, all CAG mem- any. any. any. any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the bers, are participating. Works in oils, Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. watercolors, acrylics, pastels, photog- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further notice sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- raphy, printmaking, pen and ink, en- tisement. through publication. tisement. tisement. tisement. Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich caustics and mixed media are on view. Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Works are on sale through the gift Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C. 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PUBLICATION Third Eye Blind, Pete Yorn Confirmed for MusicFest CLARK – The 12th annual Union ate released his debut album, From TV to NJ Concert County MusicFest is set for September “Musicforthemorningafter,” and scored 12 and September 13 with a new loca- all of the music to the film, “Me, Myself tion, expanded family activities and and Irene.” Also confirmed to perform Stage: American Idols Deliver newly added bands, including headlin- on Sunday are The Gin Blossoms, a By CHRISTIE STORMS gave it their all, engaging concertgoers ing acts Third Eye Blind and Pete Yorn. power pop-rock act that recorded one Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times with covers of hits past and present. They Might be Giants, fresh off a of the most influential rock albums of NEWARK — In the same way a After Sarver, Megan Joy employed Grammy-winning children’s project, the ’90s, “New Miserable Experience,” book might not translate well into a her unique raspy vocals for Corinne will perform a musical set for kids and a platinum record, and scored a number movie, it was anyone’s guess how Bailey Rae’s soulful “Put Your also a rock set on Sunday, September of memorable hits, including “Found well this year’s finalists from Fox’s Records On.” 13. Out About You” and “Hey Jealousy”; “American Idol” reality show would Energetic Lil Rounds brought the This year’s event at Oak Ridge Park They Might Be Giants, a fixture on the make the leap from TV screen to 50- crowd to its feet as she belted out in Clark runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on alt-indie scene, the Brooklyn-based duo city live concert tour. Beyonce’s “Single Ladies (Put a Ring both days and will feature many new was founded 20-something years back Photo Courtesy of Christie Storms Once you strip away the melodrama on It)” complete with rapid-fire dance “IDOL” WORSHIP...The latest contestants of “American Idol” make believers opportunities for family fun with a fam- by John Flansburgh and John Linnell. of the judges’ critiques, the sob sto- moves. out of the audience at Newark’s Prudential Center as they sing “Don’t Stop ily-style carnival — The County Fair at In recent years, the band has become a ries, and the is-he-or-isn’t-he curios- She and Matt Giraud, who gave his Believing.” Pictured, from left to right, are: Scott MacIntyre, Lil Rounds, Danny MusicFest — complete with a Ferris Grammy-winning kids’ band, releas- ity that paved this year’s unpredict- rousing rendition of the Black Crowes’ Gokey, Michael Sarver, Adam Lambert, Kris Allen, Allison Iraheta, Megan Joy, wheel and other popular rides, midway ing the albums “No!” “Here Comes the able road to select a winner, all you “Hard to Handle,” seemed to show- Anoop Desai and Matt Giraud. games and more. ABC’s” and “Here Comes the 123s”; have left is 10 people singing. Could case their talents better in this live the audience wondering how she fects surrounding Lambert to reveal MusicFest also features the ever- Tonic, founded in 1993 by lead singer that in itself be as entertaining? setting than they had on the small could possibly possess such immense winner Kris Allen in a plaid shirt and popular Kids Kingdom, an interactive Emerson Hart and guitarist Jeff Russo, Indeed it can, as evidenced by the screen. skill at only 17. jeans, simply strumming his acoustic exhibition by Major League Baseball, had a sensational debut album, 1996’s enthusiastic reaction of fans young While the stage itself was modest, Danny Gokey, who lost his wife to guitar. more food and new vendors, plus a “Lemon Parade,” which included the and old who packed the Prudential it employed its one trick – a “trap a heart abnormality last year, shared Allen proceeded to captivate with walkathon and a 5k walk/run for char- hits “If You Could Only See,” “Open Center in Newark earlier this month door” center stage concealing a mo- inspirational words about never let- his “unplugged” take on Kanye West’s ity. Up Your Eyes,” and “Casual Affair.” when the Idols took the stage. torized platform – when crooner Scott ting a tragedy “define you.” He per- “Heartless,” erasing any doubts about Among the musical offerings, a con- 2002’s “Head On Straight” earned two The show got off to a slow start with MacIntyre rose up already seated at formed his set with the full-bodied how anyone could possibly follow tingent of local rising talent will be Grammy nominations. projected graphics revealing the top- his piano. vocals he had exhibited all season. Lambert. featured on a stage dedicated to acts Other bands appearing on the Cross- 10 in descending order, followed by The often-quiet MacIntyre, who is When the lights went out for a He humbly thanked the crowd and sponsored by The Crossroads, a music roads Stage presented by Walmart on tepid 10th runner up, Michael Sarver, legally blind, divulged his comedic prolonged pause, the excitement was offered up the Killers’ “All These venue and restaurant in Garwood. Also, Saturday and Sunday include: beginning his set. You could almost side, joking between songs. He even palpable. After being baited by a drum Things That I Have Done,” the Match- the Fusion Arts and Music Collabora- JoBonnano, School of Rock, Matt hear the audience’s collective sigh of asked for a “high five,” poking fun at beat here and a flash of light there, the box 20 hit, “Bright Lights,” and got tion, a one-of-a-kind multisensory cul- Koziol Band, Jay Touhey, Beale Street realization: It would probably be at TV host Ryan Seacrest’s faux pas crowd screamed Beatlemania-style behind the piano for Bill Wither’s tural arts showcase where art, dance, Love and The Embracers. least another hour or more before win- earlier this year. when Lambert emerged at last. “Ain’t No Sunshine.” film and fashion converge, will also be The Kids Kingdom Traveling Jubi- ner Kris Allen or first-runner-up and MacIntyre and Giraud later teamed His flawless execution of “Whole It was clear Allen was not trying to added this year, featuring Union County lee returns with a full slate of children’s fan favorite Adam Lambert would ap- up for a captivating “dueling piano” Lotta Love” not only exemplified his compete with nor best those who per- artists. activities, including moonwalks, crafts, pear. version of Billy Joel’s “Tell Her About pitch-perfect range, but his command- formed before him – and he didn’t Performing artists confirmed for Sat- strolling performers and kid-friendly In a shock heard around the world, It.” ing stage presence. The fact that not need to – as his solid voice richly urday are the headliner, Third Eye Blind music, all free or affordably priced. underdog Allen had bested Anoop Desai infused Bobby many performers would dare take on delivered song after song. (3EB), the alt-rock act that has made Parents can spread a blanket out on the showstopper Lambert, favored to win, Brown’s “My Prerogative” with Led Zeppelin was a testament to just The finalists joined him during the hits like “Never Let You Go,” “Jumper,” grass and relax while children of all during the eighth season’s finale last plenty of attitude, and the first six how talented Lambert is. Beatles’ “Hey Jude” and then danced “Semi-Charmed Life,” and “How’s It ages explore the sights and sounds. May. With the two possessing very performers joined together for a lively The crowd remained riveted as he together for their final number, Going To Be”; Tommy James and the Dozens of food stands, sponsor different singing styles, many fans medley before intermission. strutted around in black leather to Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing,” Shondells, best known for rock ‘n’ roll booths and vendors round out the fes- eagerly awaited seeing both on this Next Allison Iraheta cranked out Muse’s funky “Starlight,” and then complete with a chorus of “Nah, Nah, anthems such as “Mony, Mony,” “I tivities. Picnicking is encouraged, too, live tour. powerhouse songs by Janis Joplin, showed how effortlessly he could tone Nah, Nah, Hey, Hey, Goodbye.” Think We’re Alone Now,” and “Crim- and all attendees are invited to spread The first eight performers certainly Pink and Heart, once again leaving it all down to lend soft, crystal clear The crowd roared its approval. son and Clover”; Uncle Kracker, a rock, out a blanket and set up lawn chairs. vocals to Gary Jules’ version of “Mad Apparently, you can strip away all country, and rap rock hit maker, known For the past two years, raising funds World.” the reality-show hype if talent re- for his smash singles “Follow Me” and to fight cancer has been the heart of Community Players Seeks Iraheta joined him for a rocking mains. And this was an extremely “Drift Away”; Kenny Wayne Shepherd, MusicFest. That will continue in duet of Foghat’s “Slow Ride.” The talented bunch. one-time child guitar prodigy and now MusicFest 2009 with the Rock On! pair was all smiles, tossing around a full-fledged blues guitarist, singer Walkathon and the 5k Rock ‘n’ Run, in Volunteers at Open House articles the audience had thrown onto Masterwork Chorus and song writer; The Minus 5, a rock partnership with the Love, Hope, WESTFIELD – The Westfield Com- ties needed to keep the theater vibrant the stage and clearly enjoying their collective featuring R.E.M. guitarist Strength Foundation. munity Players (WCP) will celebrate and functioning for the next 75 years. time together. Announces Auditions Peter Buck and led by the legendary The Union County Performing Arts their 75th Diamond Anniversary by Incoming President Joanne Lambert finished with an inspired AREA – The Masterwork Chorus underground pop icon, Scott Center ticket booth will also be on hosting an open house at the theater on Lemenille explained that a similar David Bowie medley, demonstrating announced auditions for new mem- McCaughey; The Alarm, led by Mike hand, offering a glimpse into the fully Saturday, September 12, from 1 to 4 event last year netted new people will- that indescribable “it” factor that will bers for its 2009-2010 season. Highly Peters, has sold more than 5 million restored 1920’s former vaudeville hall p.m. with light refreshments. ing to work backstage and on the busi- keep him in the spotlight for years to experienced choral singers with records worldwide, and has enjoyed in Rahway. The international-quality Located at 1000 North Avenue West ness side, assisting with such things as come. strong vocal and sight-reading skills hits in the three decades since being showcase was preserved from the in Westfield, the open house is for set painting and selling ads for the The smoke (literally) cleared and a are encouraged to audition. founded in 1981; Fastball, who recently wrecking ball by dedicated local civic anyone interested in learning more season playbill. She said, “It is a great simple gray curtain supplanted all the The Masterwork Chorus begins the released their fifth studio album and groups, and recently purchased by about the operations of a community opportunity to come see what WCP is high-energy theatrics and special ef- 2009-2010 season rehearsals at 7:30 along the way have accumulated a Union County to complete the restora- based, non-profit theater and willing about and to help us celebrate our 75th p.m., Wednesday, September 2, in the Grammy nomination and hit singles tion. to give their time to support the new season beginning this October.” Full Count Big Band Xavier Center on the Campus of the such as “The Way,” and “Out of My There will be paid on-site parking for season of four shows. Ms. Lemenille noted that all skills College of St. Elizabeth, located in Head”. $10 a vehicle, and free off-site parking Tours of the theater will be given, are needed, from stage crew, set con- Plays GW’s Crossroads Convent Station, in Morristown. Sunday’s musical lineup will feature will be made available with a free shuttle and visitors will have the opportunity struction, costumes, makeup and ush- GARWOOD – The Full Count Prospective members are invited to Pete Yorn, a New Jersey native, head- to MusicFest. For event details, and to to talk to members about the theater’s ers to box office and facilities. Even Band has been invited back to play at attend this first rehearsal on Septem- lining and closing out MusicFest. A sign up for the Rock On! Walkathon or history, the upcoming season and how those with no theatre skills will find the Crossroads Club in Garwood to- ber 2, during which auditions may be year after moving to Los Angeles in the 5k Rock ‘n’ Run, visit to volunteer to work backstage, in the WCP staff willing to train a new gen- night, Thursday evening, August 27, arranged with Music Director An- 2000, the Montville High School gradu- ucmusicfest.com. box office or in any of the other activi- eration of volunteers. from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. drew Megill for the evening of Thurs- The band will play swinging music day, September 3. Auditions are held and original jazz compositions. Those at the Xavier Center. New Jersey Youth Theatre who enjoy big-band jazz should come For further information, contact Premiere Stages to Produce out to hear the featured soloists, Phil Becky Adams, membership chair, at Rinaldi and Frank Grasso on trumpet (908) 420-6869 or by e-mail at Fall ’09 Classes To Begin and Bob San Filippo on alto sax. [email protected] or visit The AREA – The award-winning New Dance classes include Ballet 1, Open New Play, Any Other Name To learn more, see xxroads.com Masterwork website at Jersey Youth Theatre (NJYT) announced Ballet, Ballet-Jazz I and II, Tap I and II UNION – Premiere Stages, celebrat- citation of “Best New Play” from the and philrinaldi.com. masterwork.org. that its School for the Performing Arts’ for Beginners and Tap III for Intermedi- ing its fifth year as the professional Austin Critics’ Table and the $50,000 18th season of classes for students age 5 ate to Advanced dancers. Private voice theatre in residence at Kean University, Keene Prize for Literature. to 20 would begin the week of October lessons are offered through auditions. announced the production of Any Other Any Other Name runs from Thurs- 13. Classes are scheduled Mondays, Tues- Name by George Brant. This new play day, September 4, through Sunday, Paper Mill’s 09-10 Season Registration sessions for classes in days and Wednesdays between 4 and was chosen to receive a full production September 20, in Kean University’s Drama, Voice, Musical Theatre, Dance 9:45 p.m. Students who enroll in more out of more than 300 submissions to the Zella Fry Theatre in the Vaughn Eames and – new this year – Theatre Games for than one NJYT class per week or pay Premiere Play Festival. Building. Friday, September 18, and Begins With ‘Little House’ Kids and Shakespeare Workshop will be tuition in full at time of registration will In this thriller, set in 1840s London, Sunday performances begin at 3 p.m.; MILLBURN – Paper Mill spring will welcome the 1950’s rock held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and qualify for tuition discounts. a struggling poet visits his idol in search all other performances begin at 8 p.m. Playhouse’s Mark Hoebee, artistic ‘n’ roll extravaganza Smokey Joe’s Wednesday, September 15 and 16, and Faculty members include: Ms. Meryl, of inspiration but, instead, “unleashes a Special events during this produc- director, and Mark Jones, executive Café-The Songs of Leiber and Stoller. Tuesday and Wednesday, September 22 a professional actress for 35 years who madness that feeds his insatiable hun- tion include a post-show discussion director, announced that single tick- The season closes with the interna- and 23, at the New Jersey Youth Theatre has stage-directed and produced over ger for fame.” with the playwright, Mr. Brant, and ets for all five main-stage produc- tionally acclaimed classic Peter Pan. studio, located at 172 West Westfield 38 NJYT productions; James Just a year out of graduate school, director John Wooten following the tions went on sale earlier this month In announcing the 2009-2010 sea- Avenue in Roselle Park. Campodonico, an accomplished com- Mr. Brant’s plays have been produced Sunday, September 6, matinee perfor- for the 2009-2010 season. son, Mr. Hoebee said, “The shows The Semester 1 classes will be offered poser who has taught vocal music for by Trinity Repertory Company, the mance and a post-show “Sunday Schol- The season opener, Little House on that we have chosen for this season October 13 through February 3, 2010. 33 years and acted as musical director Kennedy Center, Capitol Hill Arts Cen- ars” discussion with Dr. Linda Best, a the Prairie-The Musical, had its world are certain to appeal to many varied Semester 2 classes will be offered Feb- to over 100 productions; Alberta ter, the Playwrights’ Center, renowned researcher on the psychol- premiere production in August 2008 facets of our audience.” ruary 8, 2010, through May 12, 2010. Handelman, who has taught acting in WordBRIDGE Playwright’s Lab, ogy of the creative-writing process. at the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapo- Tickets may be purchased by call- “I am so pleased that we’ll be expand- schools for more than 25 years and Trustus Theatre, the Drama League Tickets are $25 with special rates for lis, where it shattered all box-office ing (973) 376-4343 or at the Paper ing our class offerings for the upcoming founded the Blooming Grove Theatre and the Disney Channel. seniors, students, Kean alumni and records and sold-out for 12 consecu- Mill Box Office, located at 22 semester,” said Cynthia Meryl, artistic Ensemble; Kimberly Strafford, who His most recent play, Elephant’s groups. For reservations (highly rec- tive weeks. Brookside Drive in Millburn, or online director of the New Jersey Youth Theatre has led drama-teaching artists in resi- Graveyard, was awarded the David ommended), call the Kean University After celebrating America’s fron- at papermill.org. Groups of 10 or (NJYT) and director of NJYT’s recent dence in New York City schools and at Mark Cohen National Playwriting Box Office at (908) 737-SHOW (7469), tier with Little House on the Prairie- more can receive up to a 35-percent summer hit, Sweeney Todd, at the New a youth Shakespeare Intensive; Corinne Award from the Kennedy Center, a or visit kean.edu/premierestages The Musical, with Melissa Gilbert as discount on tickets and should call Jersey Performing Arts Center and the Mucha, who has performed with the Ma, November brings the classic (973) 379-3636, extension 2438. Pa- Algonquin Arts Theatre. American Repertory Ballet and has song-and-dance spectacular On the per Mill Playhouse will produce eight “We’re excited to introduce children taught dance at NJYT for four years; Town. The winter months bring Lost performances a week, Wednesday ages 5 to 7 to acting through the Theatre Jennifer Kujawski, who has trained in in Yonkers, a Neil Simon classic. Next through Sunday. Games class and kids 14 and older to the tap, jazz and ballet and performed in works of William Shakespeare from an NJYT productions for five years; actor’s viewpoint,” she said. Danielle Mondi, who has taught chil- NJYT classes are designed to prepare dren Hip Hop, Ballet, Jazz and Lyrical young performers for auditions and the Dance and is a member of the Erin CAROLYN KLINGER-KUETER professional stage. Ms. Meryl, NJYT Pride Dance Project Company, and executive director Ted Agress and the Evan Edwards, who has studied, per- school’s faculty instill in young artists formed and taught theatre arts around MUSIC STUDIO the importance of commitment and dis- the world. cipline to excel in all areas of the per- NJYT, formerly Westfield Young Art- 424 St. Marks Avenue, Westfield forming arts. ists’ Cooperative Theatre or WYACT, NJYT’s Beginners, Intermediate and seeks to provide the highest quality the- Tel: 908.233.9094 Advanced Acting classes concentrate atre arts education and on-stage experi- on improvisation, character development ence at little or no cost to aspiring young and scene study. The program offers performers and technicians interested in E-mail: [email protected] three levels of Musical Theatre instruc- entering the professional arena. tion, focusing on song selection and To learn more, visit njyouththeatre.org, Web Site: carolynmusic.com interpretation, ensemble work, voice and call (908) 233-3200 or e-mail at musical theatre movement. [email protected].

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