WF Council and BOE Agree on WHS Parking Improvements David

Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, April 26, 2012 OUR 122nd YEAR – ISSUE NO. 17-2012 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS David Wayman Sworn In As New Westfield Police Chief By LAUREN S. BARR wish you the best.” Regarding in- Chief Wayman has been on the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader coming Chief Wayman, the mayor Westfield police force for 24 years. WESTFIELD – Westfield’s new said that he was confident in his abil- He started in the patrol division and police chief, David Wayman, was ity to serve Westfield. worked his way up the ranks from sworn in and retired Chief John Acting Mayor Neylan swore Chief detective, to sergeant, to lieutenant Parizeau was honored at Tuesday Wayman in and said she, “look(s) and most recently captain for the past night’s Westfield Town Council meet- forward to a very prosperous and safe six years. ing. future” under his leadership. After receiving his resolution, Chief Acting Mayor JoAnn Neylan read Chief Wayman thanked his family, Parizeau thanked former Chief Tracy, remarks from Mayor Andy Skibitsky, as well as Chief Parizeau and former Chief Wayman and Captain Cliff who was unable to attend the meeting Chief Bernard Tracy, who also was in Auchter. He also thanked the mem- due to being home sick with pneu- attendance. He said that he, “thank(s) bers of the police department, say- monia. The mayor expressed “his the mayor and town council for having, “I hope that your career is as deep appreciation” to retired Chief ing confidence in me and entrusting rewarding as mine was.” Parizeau for his 31 years of service to me with the position of police chief. Both men received standing ova- the town, saying, “I thank you and I will not let you down.” tions from the crowd of approximately 50 family, friends and police personnel. In other business, a public hearing was held on the municipal budget, and there were no comments from the public. The budget will not be formally adopted until it receives state approval, which has been delayed Brooks Crandall for The Westfield Leader due to staffing shortages in Trenton. TEAM EFFORT...Girls from Troop 40811 from Wilson Elementary School in Westfield took part in the cleanup of The council approved the budget for Mindowaskin Park on Saturday. Pictured, from left to right, are: Ellie Curry, Brianna Hatch, Abigale Parker, Catherine the Special Improvement District for Jennings, Caroline Steiner, Kate Murphy, and, standing, Madison Kolek. Also pictured is Stephen Jennings from Webelos $409,605. Pack 171 at Wilson School. An ordinance was also passed on first reading allowing for the repaving and construction of new granite WF Council and BOE Agree on block curbing on Seneca Place from Embree Crescent to Coleman Place and First Street from Rahway Av- enue to Hyslip Avenue. While the WHS Parking Improvements town will bear the cost of the road- By LAUREN S. BARR resident permit for $5 in order to park if students park on Stoneleigh. Judge work, residents will be assessed the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader on any side of the street at any time. Wertheimer responded by calling that cost of the new curbing, payable over WESTFIELD – After over a de- The town council will be respon- “absolute nonsense” and pointed out five years. According to the ordi- cade of discussion, both the Board of sible for changing the parking re- that when people who reside there Lauren Barr for The Westfield Leader NEW CHIEF...David Wayman is sworn in as Westfield’s new police chief by nance, the total cost of the project is Education (BOE) and the town coun- strictions, the bus carve out and the have gatherings there are cars parked Acting Mayor JoAnn Neylan. His wife Jean holds the Bible. The chief received $120,500. cil announced plans to alleviate park- re-striping of the Armory parking lot. on both sides of the street. a standing ovation from the large crowd, including former Westfield Police Chief During the open discussion by citi- ing problems at Westfield High They will also be contacting the state Several residents in attendance Bernard Tracy. Recently retired Police Chief John Parizeau received a proclama- zens, Maria Carluccio, Adina School (WHS), and both governing Department of Transportation to ask called for the town to ease parking tion for his 31 years of service to the town. Enculescu and Greg Kasko once again bodies are poised to vote on these them to extend the length of the time restrictions on Westfield and Summit spoke out against the pedestrian acti- changes at meetings next month. the light stays green at West Broad Avenues, as well as Boulevard, where vated HAWK signal on Central Av- The recommendations were pre- Street and South Avenue in the after- there are currently two-hour time lim- State Awards WF BOE $44K enue. sented by traffic engineer Gordon noon in order to alleviate traffic back its. Other residents continued to voice Mrs. Carluccio said that a minor Meth, and while they were largely up along Rahway Avenue. The BOE complaints of student etiquette and accident occurred recently, bringing well received by the residents in at- will be responsible for the construc- garbage. One resident also expressed In Restitution for Disko Scam the total number of accidents in the tendance, many felt that the improve- tion of the parking at Edison and concern that all of the new parking By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL further investigate all options for area to eight since the light’s installa- ments did not go far enough. WHS. being added will be entering onto Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the money. tion. When she asked Acting Mayor The improvements, which both BOE President Richard Mattessich Rahway Avenue. WESTFIELD – The Westfield Mr. Disko, along with members Neylan, First Ward Councilman Frank boards hope to have completed by declined to say how much he esti- When one resident said that he felt Board of Education reported Tues- of local construction companies and Arena and Third Ward Councilman September 1, are as follows: A new mated the costs associated with these the time table for implementing these day night that it has received former Board Business Adminis- Mark LoGrippo if they had anything carve out area for bus drop offs on improvements would be, but said that changes was “too aggressive,” Coun- $44,000 from the State Attorney trator Robert Berman, were charged to say, Councilman LoGrippo re- Rahway Avenue; 55 new parking the board has bond money left over cilman Keith Loughlin responded, General’s office for payment of over a year ago with bid rigging and sponded, “After your last voice mail spaces at Edison Intermediate School; from a previous WHS project. “We “The time for meetings is over, its damages incurred by the district as accepting bribes for work awarded. to me, I have nothing to say.” He 33 new parking spaces at WHS along think we have a solid plan,” he told time for action.” a result of illegal activities by former Mr. Berman has been barred from declined to elaborate further when Rahway Avenue; re-striping of the the crowd. Councilwoman Neylan said, engineer Kenneth Disko. public employment in New Jersey asked by Mrs. Carluccio. Armory lot to increase it by 19 spaces; Retired Superior Court Judge Wil- “Maybe more has to be done, but this The money was awarded for res- and Mr. Disko was sentenced to Ms. Enculescu said that no parents and changing parking restrictions on liam Wertheimer, a resident of is a starting point.” Fourth Ward Coun- titution related to bidding irregu- three years in jail for orchestrating allow their children to cross alone at Dorian Road, Dorian Court, Edgard Nottingham Place, said that the fact cilman Jim Foerst said the plan is larities by the former engineer con- a series of bid-rigging and kick- the light. She also asked what Town Road, Shadowlawn Drive and that Stoneleigh Park is not being incremental and that the two govern- tracted to oversee facility projects back schemes from 2001 to 2010 as Administrator Jim Gildea had done Nottingham Place. opened up for parking by students is ing bodies did not want to present for the school district. the engineer for the Westfield, to get her driveway fixed following Most of the streets where parking “a sham, its outrageous.” something so complex that everyone In her statement, Superintendent Tinton Falls and Scotch Plains- construction of the light. restrictions are being changed cur- Councilwoman JoAnn Neylan, would object to it. of Schools Margaret Dolan, noted Fanwood school districts. Several Mr. Gildea said that because the rently have no time or side restric- who chairs the Public Safety Com- The BOE will vote on these im- “I am grateful to the Attorney contractors were also involved the project was constructed by Union tions. The new rules will allow park- mittee, said that it is the position of provements at their Tuesday, May General’s Office with who we have scheme. County and is in the county right-of- ing on only one side of the street the fire chief that it is not safe for 15, meeting and the council will vote worked cooperatively for over a State Superior Court Judge Jo- way, he contacted the County Engi- between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 emergency equipment to gain access on Tuesday, May 22. year and to the county judicial sys- seph Donohue in Union County neer Tom Mineo, and said that he p.m. on school days only. Residents tem which ordered the restitution.” ordered Mr. Disko to pay the resti- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 of those streets will be able to buy a Interim Business Administrator tution for Westfield as well $25,000 Vincent Yaniro suggested that the to a state fund. MS BOE Business Admin. money be placed into the district’s In other business, it was reported maintenance reserve account. that the next week’s Board of Edu- Members of the Board also agreed cation meeting will be held at the To Leave District June 30 that it would be a good place to put Wilson Elementary School located the money but wanted to table the at 301 Linden Avenue to award edu- By DOMINIC A. LAGANO shared services arrangement for a BA Specially Written for The Westfield Leader [business administrator]. So we need to discussion for the next meeting to CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 MOUNTAINSIDE — The begin the process of securing Mr. Mountainside Board of Education Saragnese’s successor,” Ms. Lubarsky (BOE) discussed many disparate top- said. ics during its Tuesday night meeting, Mr. Saragnese then addressed the including the imminent departure of board regarding his departure. “I will Acting Business Administrator Daniel be finishing my term here with the Saragnese; the board’s annual retreat in district on June 30. In order to transi- which the district’s goals will be re- tion appropriately, a few things are fined for the next school year and con- taking place. I am responsible for the tinuing contract negotiations with the outcome of this fiscal year. I’ve made members of the Mountainside Educa- arrangements with Mr. [Evan] Morrison tion Association (MEA). CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Mr. Saragnese was appointed as the WF Police Thank acting business administrator and board Lauren S. Barr for The Westfield Leader secretary for the district in June 2010. Community for Help YOUR HONOR DISAGREES...Retired state Superior Court Judge William He will remain with the district until WESTFIELD – The Westfield Po- Wertheimer, a resident of Nottingham Place, said at last week’s meeting June 30 of this year. lice Department thanks the commu- concerning Westfield High School parking that the fact that Stoneleigh Park is Chief School Administrator Nancy nity for their help in identifying a man not being opened up for parking by students is “a sham, it’s outrageous.” Lubarsky stated the process for replac- who was found collapsed on the run- PAGE INDEX ing Mr. Saragnese was in the very early ning track behind Roosevelt School at stages, but the district already con- 9:50 a.m. on Saturday morning. The Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9, 20-21 tacted the Berkeley Heights Board of man was identified as a resident of Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 13-18 Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader HELPING OVERLOOK...A reception and cocktail party for Friends of Over- Education for a possible partnership. West Dudley Avenue. His family was Police ...... 8 Real Estate .... 13-17 look Hospital was held April 18 at the home of Assemblyman Jon Bramnick and “Regrettably, the Berkeley Heights notified and met him at the hospital. Community .... 6-8, 10-11 Classifieds ..... 19 his wife, Pat Brentano, second from right. Board voted not to take us on in a His condition is unknown. Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 22

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Fun In The World Left Photo: Courtesy of Christine Connelly Freeholders Intro. $483 Mil. Garwood Sets Salary Review, ENJOYING THE TROPICS...The Connelly family enjoys The Westfield Leader while vacationing at the Melia Caribe Tropical resort located on Bavaro Beach Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Pictured are: Jack, 3, and Erin, almost 6. Budget, $11.9-Mil. Tax Hike Hears Tax Complaints Center Photo: Courtesy of Robert Smith By PAUL J. PEYTON employees after 15 years of employment By CHRISTINA M. HINKE James Mathieu’s council seat. Mr. Pater- IMPORTANT MISSION...Emily Smith, a Westfield High School senior, recently Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Specially Written for The Westfield Leader travelled to Asunción, Paraguay as a volunteer for Operation Smile, as part of its with the county. son first announced his intention in a medical mission. She is seen here in front of the Government Palace, Palacio de COUNTY – The Union County Board Director of Personnel Matthew DiRado GARWOOD – The borough council statement to the mayor and council at the los Lopez, enjoying The Westfield Leader. Ninety-seven children received surgery of Chosen Freeholders introduced a $483- said a memorandum to all county depart- unanimously voted Tuesday to approve a end of February that he may begin filing for cleft lip or palate during the week-long mission. million budget last Thursday with $303 ment directors from Mr. Faella has de- resolution to establish a compensation re- for a recall on Councilman Mathieu’s seat million to be raised in county taxes, an tailed a new fuel-consumption policy review procedure for the purposes of deter- as a result of a lawsuit filed by Borough Right Photo: Courtesy of Ellen Staple ON TOP OF THE WORLD...The Staple family holds a copy of The Scotch Plains- increase of $11.9 million over last year. The stricting them to two tanks of gasoline per mining salaries and wages for full-time Clerk Christina Ariemma against Mr. Fanwood Times on top of the Haleakala crater in Maui during a recent trip. At freeholders are scheduled to vote to adopt month for their assigned vehicles. In addi- employees of the borough who are not the Mathieu, the mayor and borough council 10,000 feet above sea level, it takes over an hour to drive up the mountain and is the budget following a public hearing on tion, more cars currently assigned to de- members of any employee bargaining unit, that claims she has been harassed and an ideal location for seeing the sunrise. Pictured, from left to right, are: Andy, Thursday, May 31. partment heads will be turned back to the are not afforded compensation protection intimidated by Mr. Mathieu and was de- Ethan and Noah. The trip was a celebration of Ethan’s bar mitzvah, which As previously reported, in an effort to county’s motor pool of available vehicles. by law, and whose compensation is solely nied raises the last two years as retaliation occurred a week earlier at Temple Emanu-El in Westfield. close a $36-million budget hole, the county Vehicles are assigned to all department with the discretion of the mayor and coun- for being a whistleblower. has sent out layoff notices to 280 employ- heads as well as the county manager and cil. As part of the consent agenda, the coun- ees, amounting to almost 10 percent of the the deputy county manager, the county Under the resolution, each department cil also unanimously voted to approve a Cranford Committee Unveils county workforce. In addition, program clerk, surrogate, sheriff, undersheriffs, first head within police, public works and ad- resolution to amend the purchasing and cutbacks, including MusicFest, the elimi- assistant prosecutor, juvenile detention ministration are charged with the responsi- procedures manual, as well as a resolution nation of the Division of Consumer Affairs center superintendent, county police chief, bility for the annual evaluation of their to authorize an agreement with JEN Elec- have been approved. In addition, emergency management director and medi- respective employees’ performance and tric for annual preventative maintenance Birchwood Ordinance privatization for some or all operations at cal examiners. recommending appropriate salary adjust- on two traffic signals at an annual cost not By FRED T. ROSSI Protection based on what Mr. Morin Runnells Specialized Hospital and the Under the ordinance, the availability of ments. The mayor and council would have to exceed $600 per light. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader said were a “multitude of issues,” in- Watchung Stables are being considered, motor pool vehicles has now been re- the final vote in determining the percent- A resolution that would urge the State CRANFORD – The township com- cluding flooding impact issues. officials have said. stricted to the following uses: law enforce- age increase in compensation. Legislature to approve Republican bill, A- mittee, under protest, voted on Tues- Work continues on the township’s While County Manager Al Faella said ment purposes, client transportation and Three residents of The Pointe, a newly 2454, which would alter eligibility re- day to introduce a court-ordered ordi- $33.7-million budget for 2012, and the average tax increase in the county will visits, construction site visits, daily autho- built condominium complex located along quirements for unemployment insurance nance that will formally permit the Deputy Mayor Kalnins said that at the be $93, Westfield homeowners will see an rized county business and visits to areas North Avenue in the borough, voiced their for seasonal public entity workers, was Birchwood Avenue property to include committee’s Tuesday, May 8 meeting, average increase of $200, Scotch Plains with a high rate of vehicle theft and break- opposition to The Pointe residents paying tabled. During the workshop meeting, multi-family affordable housing. several amendments will be offered, $170, Fanwood $121, Cranford $132, ins. what they said is double the taxes than the Council President Keith Sluka said the bill The ordinance, which will be voted including one to add a new line of Garwood $112 and Mountainside $204. The freeholders also approved a resolu- average taxpayer in the borough. was to be amended to say it would apply to on after a public hearing on Tuesday, revenue from the Cranford Crossing “This was one of the most difficult fiscal tion in support of state legislation, Senate Christine Spear, a resident of The Pointe, anyone who works 36 weeks or under, May 22, is part of the township’s com- PILOT (Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes) years in recent history of the county,” Free- Bill 1565 and Assembly Bill 2302, which said, “I, too, would like to express my and would include school workers. He pliance with a state Superior Court program that “will ease the tax burden” holder Fiscal Affairs Committee Chair- would authorize Internet wagering at At- displeasure of the unfair taxes imposed on said school crossing guards work 36 Judge’s December order allowing a bit. He said some added appropria- man Dan Sullivan said. “This has been a lantic City casinos. us for services we do not receive — snow weeks and would be affected by the bill. Paramus-based S. Hekemian Group, tions would be necessary this year for very long and painstaking process, with Ed Heaton of Springfield, chairman of removal in particular is one example. We Councilwoman Sara Todisco said the which owns the property, to move for- renovations to the lower level of the department directors going over their bud- the Union County Paratransit Advisory are paying twice through our taxes and police committee have been reviewing ward with its plans to build 360 hous- storm-damaged municipal building. Mr. gets numerous times, being asked to make Board and a member of the advisory board again because we are required to have the issue and would have a recommen- ing units. Township Attorney Phil Kalnins also said that for the first time deductions on deductions.” on the disabled, said Internet wagering private snow removal.” dation by the next council meeting. Morin said at the committee’s meeting since 2008, township supervisors would “Our goal has been achieved in present- would result in more funding for The borough is currently in litigation During the March 27 council meet- this week that the ordinance was being receive a salary increase of 2 percent. ing a balanced budget that will put the Paratransit. with The Pointe about the costs associated ing, the crossing guards approached the introduced “under protest,” a formal The $33.7-million spending plan was county in a stronger position [for] what- “What’s important is that we get our with snow removal and other related ser- mayor and council about their displea- designation allowing town governments introduced two weeks ago, but a formal ever budget challenges may be ahead,” funding level as high as possible,” Mr. vices. sure of the possibility of losing their “saddled” with what he said were “ad- public hearing and vote will not occur Mr. Sullivan said. Heaton said, noting that revenue gener- Carl Teschke, who lives with his wife, unemployment benefits. At that meet- verse” affordable-housing obligations until June to allow the governing body During public comments, Summit ated from a tax on Atlantic City casinos Olga, at The Pointe, said, “We have meeting, Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi stated to legally register their objections. time to make changes and to await final Councilman Dave Bomgaars said county has been “cut dramatically” in Union ings with upwards of 60 to 65 people — that the current state law considers cross- The four township committee mem- state aid figures. taxes in the city are going up 11.2 percent County due to lack of casino revenues and every meeting you hear about taxes, taxes, ing guards part-time employees, not sea- bers in attendance – Mayor David The public hearing and vote on the this year, compared to 0.1 percent for the competition. taxes. We have about 44 units over there, sonal workers, and said, “For me, noth- Robinson was absent – did not speak in ordinance regulating the feeding of wild- school tax and 0.4 percent for the munici- Kathy Carmello, director of the Union and eight are paying about $14,000 [as] ing will change until the laws of the detail about the ordinance, with Com- life on public and private property will be pal tax. The county open space is going up County Paratransit System, said a 2010 they have larger units, the rest of us we’re State of New Jersey change.” missioners Lisa Adubato Nesi and Ed- held at the committee’s May 8 meeting. 3.1 percent in the city. He said county report has indicated that Internet gam- paying $12,000. We have a lot of seniors “Again, they are in the crosshairs,” ward O’Malley both simply voting to Two weeks ago, the committee approved taxes in Summit are increasing by $3 bling would generate between $46 and over there, and we have super seniors. said Bruce Paterson regarding the cross- approve the ordinance’s introduction an amendment to address concerns that million to $30.8 million. $55 million a year in additional tax rev- They are not working people over there. ing guards. Should the bill become law, “under protest.” Deputy Mayor Andis had been raised about the scope of the “I believe that is the second-highest enue for the state in what is anticipated to … You guys got jobs and income and I he asked the council to consider taking Kalnins, when asked for his vote, said, proposed restrictions, with some resi- year-to-year increase on a community in become a multi-billion-dollar industry na- dare say if I ask you, none of you are $5,000 to $10,000 of the $22,000 it “Unfortunately, yes.” Commissioner dents worrying that even the feeding of the history of Union County,” Mr. tionwide. Currently, there is an 8-percent paying $12,000, $14,000 for your taxes. I would save by not having to pay into the Kevin Campbell voted for its introduc- birds would result in penalties. Bomgaars said. He urged the county to cut tax on casino gross earnings in Atlantic think you ought to give us consideration, unemployment fund for crossing guards, tion, but said he had “serious doubts” if In other matters, Commissioner costs in “non-essential areas.” City, which funds senior and disabled it is just not fair.” and give it back in the form of a raise to the ordinance is in compliance with the O’Malley said last Saturday’s town- “The residents of Summit pay more transportation programs. Under the legis- Resident Tom Pedas, who spoke at the the crossing guards. goals of the municipal land use laws. wide river cleanup was “widely attended over to the county for your government lation, an annual 10-percent tax on Internet last borough meeting, also spoke up again, Also, during the workshop session, The planning board early next month and nicely supported.” He said some than they do to our own municipal govern- wagering gross revenues would be paid asking that taxes for The Pointe residents Ms. Todisco asked the mayor to con- is set to adopt similar changes to the 150 volunteers helped clear nearly the ment,” Mr. Bomgaars said. “We give $5 into the casino revenue fund. The 8-per- be reduced by half. sider having the borough council attend township master plan – again, under a entire river, and noted that another million more to you folks than we keep to cent tax would not be charged. Resident Bruce Paterson told The Union County freeholder meetings, sug- court order, and again, according to cleanup is set for the fall. run the City of Summit.” Casino revenues benefiting Union Westfield Leader that he filed a notifica- gesting the councilpersons rotate, with Mr. Morin, under protest. He said that At the start of the one-hour meeting, When spending outside of the state’s 2- County elderly and handicapped residents tion with the borough clerk on Tuesday to each council person responsible for at- once the township committee formally Commissioner O’Malley presented cer- percent cap is factored, Bruce Paterson of is anticipated at $1.4 million this year, begin a recall petition for Councilman tending two meetings a year. passes the ordinance on Tuesday, May tificates to two local businesses – Life- Garwood said, county taxes are going up down $215,000 from last year, according 22, the court would issue a formal judg- line Tech Solutions and Dinner In A 4.2 percent in the borough. He also said he to the county budget. Casino funding for ment of compliance. Then, he said, the Pinch – for their efforts at adopting was disappointed that the county did not these programs has dropped statewide from township can file an appeal of the court’s environmentally-sustainable practices hold open budget meetings this year, as in $36.9 million in 2008 to $29.1 million in Mountainside BOE decision. In the meantime, the town- as part of the local Go Green initiative. past years. Freeholder Chairman Al 2011, according to The Record newspa- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ship will continue to actively oppose Members of Girl Scout Troop No. Mirabella said meetings were conducted per. Hekemian’s permit applications with 40894 led the committee in the salute to in private as personnel matters were being “So I really think this is a wonderful bill to pre-audit all of my work.” the board has two offers which include the state Department of Environmental the flag. discussed concerning the planned layoffs. to be approved,” Ms. Carmello said. Mr. Saragnese continued, “I’ve rear- financial terms, and raises for teachers “Garwood’s taxes are going up 7 per- Representatives of Jewish Family Ser- ranged my time so I’m here in the and staff that are both fair, affordable, cent. I think this is wrong,” Mr. Paterson vices and Mobile Meals of Union County district the maximum amount of time and in our belief, generous, to our said. “I believe you guys are lost finan- also spoke of their support for the legislation. the last two weeks in June so I can finish teachers and staff, the key is affordable. cially.” He said it was unfortunate the Sid Blanchard of Scotch Plains said up appropriately. I will be returning to This board will not make an offer that Westfield Board of Ed county was “cutting essential services.” casino revenues have “a lot to do with the district when Mr. Morrison indi- we cannot afford.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “I think the blame is on all of you (funding) our senior citizen services as cates that he is ready to finalize the Mr. Minks stated that the board has cator Frank Uveges with the Board President Richard because you don’t know what you’re do- well as for people with disabilities,” in- audit [in the fall].” not yet received a response from the ing up here,” Mr. Paterson said. “One cluding “transportation to essential ser- Philhower Award for outstanding Mattessich noted that, “the board thing that I find very sad is that you are vices.” The board then discussed the meet- MEA for either offer and that the next work done with students. It was welcomes public input on the issue cutting corrections officers,” he added, ing schedule for the next several months. step in the negotiations will include a announced that Mr. Uveges is an and intends to vote on it during the citing an incident several years ago when The date for the board’s next meeting fact finder, who will assist in the nego- elementary school counselor for May 1 meeting.” two inmates from the county jail escaped, was scheduled for Tuesday, May 15, tiations. both the Wilson and Tamaques El- It was also announced that on and expressing concern about a public- WF Council and after much deliberation, the board’s In other news, the Ms. Lubarsky ementary School. It was noted that Tuesday, May 15, at 8 p.m., the safety risk. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 annual retreat for discussing district announced that three students from the the business portion of the meeting board of education is planning to Jim Buettner of Cranford said the budget believed that Mr. Mineo had reached goals was tentatively scheduled for district were recognized by the AAA will immediately follow in the Wil- discuss and vote on a proposed park- contains a lot of “wishes, needs and wants out to Ms. Enculescu in order to re- Wednesday, June 6. The board said its NJ Automobile Club and Foundation son School auditorium. ing and safety solution jointly for- that I think a lot of the taxpayers could solve the issue. retreat is open to the public for observa- “for safety and education for their actually live without.” He also questioned In addition, it was reported that mulated by the BOE and the whether construction of new ice skating “So you didn’t do anything?” Ms. tion and it will commence at 6:30 p.m. achievement in their traffic safety poster next week’s meeting will include Westfield Town Council during the center at Oak Ridge Park, still in the plan- Enculescu told Mr. Gildea. As her When it is finally approved, the program.” further discussion of adding the cost April 18 Westfield High School and ning stages, and the banquet center/club- time was up at the microphone, Ms. board’s meeting schedule will be up- In the kindergarten category, of a new $1.5-million turf field onto Edison School Parking meeting (see house under construction at Galloping Hill Enculescu shouted “liars” on her way dated on the district’s website link, Beechwood student Jack Wargaski was the proposed $13.6-million bond story on front page). The meeting Golf Course, are essential services that back to her seat in the audience. http://www.mountainsideschools.org/ awarded first place while another referendum for September 2012. It was held with the public last week need to be in the budget. He also suggested Mr. Kasko accused Councilman index.php/boe/meetings. Beechwood student, Anthony was also reported that the discus- to review and receive input on a the county join the state health plan to save LoGrippo of being “disingenuous” During the committee reports por- Zacieracha, was awarded second place. sion will include a review of pro- safe parking plan for certain areas money. The county’s health insurance pre- by insinuating Mrs. Carluccio’s mes- tion of the meeting, Christopher Minks, In the second grade category, posed sites for the new turf field in on and around the Westfield High miums are up $6.7 million to $45.5 mil- sage was anything other than a ques- chairman of the BOE’s personnel/ne- Beechwood student Joe DiCosmo was lion. addition to lighting concerns and School and Edison School. In other business, County Counsel Rob- tion. He also said that Central and gotiations committee, commented on awarded third place. possible spectator seating. Either The plan can be reviewed from ert Barry said an ordinance approved by Clover Street was identified as a hot the ongoing contract negotiations be- The next BOE meeting open to the Edison or Roosevelt Intermediate the district’s homepage the freeholders on Thursday contains a spot, and that despite the installation tween the district and the MEA. public is scheduled for Tuesday, May Schools are being considered for the www.westfieldnjk12.org under the number of changes, including removing of the HAWK light nearby, it remains “We’re eager to continue good faith 15, at 7:30 p.m., at Beechwood School’s turf field. important message column. the requirement for county residency for a problem intersection. negotiations with the MEA, and while Susan O. Collier Media Center. STAR BRIGHT...Children’s Specialized Friends, previously known as the Children’s Specialized Hospital Auxiliary, staged “Stepping Out with CSH Stars” on Saturday night at the Gran Centurions in Clark. Professional Dance Studio 22 in Mountainside and Paragon Ballroom in Roselle Park generously donated their time and talents, making it an exciting time for the large crowd of supporters.

Pictured, left to right, photo 1: Jennifer Vestal (professional) and the winners Miss New Jersey, Katharyn Nicolle, and Nikita Malakhov (professional); photo 2: Event Chairwoman Gail Sloan, standing, and judges Carol Kearney, Anthony Marolda and Gene Jannotti; photo 3, Event Assistants Mary Ann Anthony, Susan Schwarz, Kathryn Spada, Susan Doherty and CarolynCordeiro. Posing are Joan and John Blake. Carol Kearney won the prize for the brightest shoes, posing with Mr. Jannotti. Serving the community since 1959

USPS 485200 Thursday, April 26, 2012 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 53rd YEAR – ISSUE NO. 17-2012 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Scotch Plains Management Corp. To Hire Envoy For Businesses By FRED T. ROSSI Biagini, president of an all-time high. “It’s growing,” he Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times FirsTEAManagement, SPMC’s man- told The Scotch Plains-Fanwood SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch ager, said will be a part-time position. Times. “We’re pleased about that.” Plains Management Corp. (SPMC) SPMC’s 2012 budget includes a In other business at last week’s will be seeking to hire an ambassa- $7,000 line item for such a position, meeting, the board voted to con- dor to serve as a liaison between the although Mr. Biagini said that figure tribute $1,500 to the township cul- business community, the SPMC was not set in stone. SPMC expects to tural arts committee’s summer con- board of directors and the township advertise for the position in the forth- cert series, which takes place on government as well as to enhance coming edition of its Simply Scotch Thursday evenings in July and Au- SPMC’s communications with its Plains magazine, which will be pub- gust. SPMC has made similar con- membership. lished in early May. tributions the previous two sum- At the SPMC’s board meeting on Mr. Biagini is putting the finishing mers and also has sponsored a hos- April 18, a committee was assigned touches on the magazine, which he pitality tent. The day before the to put together a formal job descrip- told the board last week would be the SPMC board meeting, Mayor tion for the position as well as a biggest edition ever at 24 pages. He Nancy Malool announced that In- suitable salary level for what David said the number of ads also would be vestors Bank had agreed to contribute $3,500 to the concert series. The board will not meet in May. Instead, Mr. Biagini and another staff member from FirsTEAManagement will attend the International Council of Shopping Centers annual con- vention in Las Vegas from May 20- 23. Some 1,500 retailers and 30,000 attendees are expected to attend the four-day show. This is part of SPMC’s business recruitment effort that was approved at the board’s Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times meeting in March. FBPA HONOREE…John Crisafulli, third from left, stands with board members from the Fanwood Business and Professional That strategy includes subscrib- Association at last Thursday’s 17th Annual Spring Fling Dinner Dance at The Westwood in Garwood, co-sponsored with the ing to a national online retail data- Scotch Plains Business and Professional Association. Mr. Crisafulli was honored for his volunteer efforts. base that provides not only basic information on retailers and businesses interested in relocating to New Jer- Business Associations Honor sey, but also details on whether they might be interested in relocating or expanding to a particular town based on various criteria including desired Mr. Goldberg, Mr. Crisafulli By SUZETTE F. STALKER Brooks Crandall for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times demographics, location requirements, guests. There also was a running slide “I’m glad [the honor] was for them.” OPENING DAY...The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Youth Baseball Association kicked the type of lease being sought and the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times show featuring community highlights Mayor Mahr, currently serving her off its season on Saturday with opening ceremonies followed by games at Booth types of competitors located nearby. SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD – from Scotch Plains and Fanwood. third term as mayor, said she has come Field in Scotch Plains. FirsTEAManagement will sponsor a Members of the local business com- The two business organizations feted to know both men during her time on booth in Las Vegas where printed munities, elected officials and others SPBPA Vice-President and Scholar- Fanwood’s governing body and also marketing literature will be available turned out last Thursday for the 17th ship Chairman Steve acknowledged their ef- CF Committee Unveils to prospective retailers and Annual Spring Fling Dinner Dance, Goldberg and former forts. “We know the FirsTEAM will be able to interact hosted by the Scotch Plains Business FBPA president John blood, sweat and tears with interested retailers. and Professional Association (SPBPA) Crisafulli at the event that you put into your Birchwood Ordinance SPMC also will take part in a net- and the Fanwood Business and Pro- in recognition of their community,” she told By FRED T. ROSSI David Robinson was absent – did not working event at TD Bank Ballpark fessional Association, Inc. (FBPA). years of service to the them. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times speak in detail about the ordinance, in Bridgewater during the Somerset Held at The Westwood in Garwood, Township of Scotch In their own re- CRANFORD – The township com- with Commissioners Lisa Adubato Patriots baseball game on Thursday, the awards dinner and fund-raising Plains and the Borough marks, Mr. Goldberg mittee, under protest, voted on Tues- Nesi and Edward O’Malley both sim- May 17. The evening of “Baseball event benefited the Scotch Plains of Fanwood. and Mr. Crisafulli each day to introduce a court-ordered or- ply voting to approve the ordinance’s and Fireworks” will provide network- Business and Professional Associa- Scotch Plains acknowledged the dinance that will formally permit the introduction “under protest.” Deputy ing opportunities for local businesses tion Scholarship Fund. One hundred Mayor Nancy Malool, SPBPA and the FBPA, Birchwood Avenue property to in- Mayor Andis Kalnins, when asked from FirsTEAM’s clients including and one people attended the event, Fanwood Mayor Col- their families and fel- clude multi-family affordable hous- for his vote, said, “Unfortunately, yes.” not only Scotch Plains but also which featured a buffet, silent auc- leen Mahr, SPBPA low members, as well ing. Commissioner Kevin Campbell voted Irvington, Dover, East Orange, tion, Tricky Tray, dancing to music President Lisa Mohn as each other. The ordinance, which will be voted for its introduction, but said he had Plainfield and Roselle Park. videos and singing by some of the and FBPA President “I will never forget on after a public hearing on Tuesday, “serious doubts” if the ordinance is in Louis Zambrio were this day and I will cher- May 22, is part of the township’s compliance with the goals of the among those who of- Steve Goldberg ish it my entire life,” compliance with a Superior Court municipal land use laws. Freeholders Intro. $483-Mil fered remarks at the said Mr. Crisafulli. He Judge’s December order allowing The planning board early next dinner. They expressed appreciation said Scotch Plains and Fanwood have Paramus-based S. Hekemian Group, month is set to adopt similar changes to the two honorees – both also active much in common and that “each town which owns the property, to move to the township master plan – again, Budget, $11.8 Mil Tax Hike members of the Rotary Club of complements the other.” forward with its plans to build 360 under a court order, and again, ac- By PAUL J. PEYTON deductions on deductions.” Fanwood-Scotch Plains – for their Mr. Goldberg told Mr. Crisafulli housing units. Township Attorney Phil cording to Mr. Morin, under protest. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “Our goal has been achieved in volunteer efforts on behalf of their that he was honored to share the Morin said at the committee’s meet- He said that once the township com- COUNTY – The Union County presenting a balanced budget that communities for many years. evening’s recognition with him. He ing this week that the ordinance was mittee formally passes the ordinance Board of Chosen Freeholders intro- will put the county in a stronger po- Mayor Malool, who had announced expressed appreciation to Ms. Mohn being introduced “under protest,” a on May 22, the court would issue a duced a $483-million budget last sition [for] whatever budget chal- two days earlier her intention to resign and poignantly recalled the role the formal designation allowing town formal judgment of compliance. Thursday with $303 million to be lenges may be ahead,” Mr. Sullivan from her position in early May, lauded late Ray Pardon, who had served as governments “saddled” with what he Then, he said, the township can file raised in county taxes, an increase of said. the two men’s contributions to SPBPA president, had in getting him said were “adverse” affordable-hous- an appeal of the court’s decision. In $11.9 million over last year. The free- During public comments, Summit Fanwood and Scotch Plains, noting, involved in the organization. ing obligations to legally register their the meantime, the township will con- holders are scheduled to vote to adopt Councilman Dave Bomgaars said objections. tinue to actively oppose Hekemian’s the budget following a public hear- county taxes in the city are going up The four township committee permit applications with the state ing on Thursday, May 31. 11.2 percent this year, compared to members in attendance – Mayor CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 As previously reported, in an effort 0.1 percent for the school tax and 0.4 to close a $36-million budget hole, percent for the municipal tax. The the county has sent out layoff notices county open space is going up 3.1 to 280 employees, amounting to al- percent in the city. He said county most 10 percent of the county taxes in Summit are increasing by $3 workforce. In addition, program cut- million to $30.8 million. backs, including MusicFest, the elimi- “I believe that is the second-high- nation of the Division of Consumer est year-to-year increase on a com- Affairs have been approved. In addi- munity in the history of Union tion, privatization for some or all County,” Mr. Bomgaars said. He operations at Runnells Specialized urged the county to cut costs in “non- Hospital and the Watchung Stables essential areas.” are being considered, officials have “The residents of Summit pay more said. over to the county for your govern- While County Manager Al Faella ment than they do to our own munici- said the average tax increase in the pal government,” Mr. Bomgaars said. county will be $93, Westfield “We give $5 million more to you homeowners will see an average in- folks than we keep to run the City of crease of $200, Scotch Plains $170, Summit.” Horace Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Fanwood $121, Cranford $132, When spending outside of the HELPING OVERLOOK...A reception and cocktail party for Friends of Over- Garwood $112 and Mountainside state’s 2-percent cap is factored, Bruce look Hospital was held April 18 at the home of Assemblyman Jon Bramnick and $204. Paterson of Garwood said, county his wife, Pat Brentano (speaking). Courtesy of Tom Kranz “This was one of the most difficult taxes are going up 4.2 percent in the SPECIAL PERFORMANCE...Tom Berdos, music ministry director of the fiscal years in recent history of the borough. He also said he was disap- PAGE INDEX Fanwood Presbyterian Church, rehearses with a special chorus he has put pointed that the county did not hold county,” Freeholder Fiscal Affairs Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9, 20-21 together from throughout the region for a special Sunday, May 20, performance Committee Chairman Dan Sullivan open budget meetings this year, as in at the church to benefit the Fanwood and Scotch Plains Rescue Squads. Rehears- past years. Freeholder Chairman Al Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 13-18 als are held Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at the church for anyone interested in said. “This has been a very long and Police ...... 8 Real Estate .... 13-17 joining the chorus. Members of the squads will be on hand for the concert and all painstaking process, with department Mirabella said meetings were conducted in private as personnel mat- Community .... 6-8, 10-11 Classifieds ..... 19 are invited to attend. Admission will be free although donations will be accepted directors going over their budgets Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 22 to benefit the two rescue squads. numerous times, being asked to make CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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Fun In The World Left Photo: Courtesy of Christine Connelly County Budget ENJOYING THE TROPICS...The Connelly family enjoys The Westfield Leader while vacationing at the Melia Caribe Tropical resort located on Bavaro Beach CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Pictured are: Jack, 3, and Erin, almost 6. ters were being discussed concern- been restricted to the following uses: Center Photo: Courtesy of Robert Smith ing the planned layoffs. law enforcement purposes, client trans- IMPORTANT MISSION...Emily Smith, a Westfield High School senior, recently “Garwood’s taxes are going up 7 portation and visits, construction site travelled to Asunción, Paraguay as a volunteer for Operation Smile, as part of its percent. I think this is wrong,” Mr. visits, daily authorized county busi- medical mission. She is seen here in front of the Government Palace, Palacio de Paterson said. “I believe you guys are ness and visits to areas with a high rate los Lopez. Ninety-seven children received surgery for cleft lip or palate during the lost financially.” He said it was unfor- of vehicle theft and break-ins. week-long mission. tunate the county was “cutting essen- The freeholders also approved a reso- Right Photo: Courtesy of Ellen Staple ON TOP OF THE WORLD...The Staple family holds a copy of The Scotch Plains- tial services.” lution in support of state legislation, Fanwood Times on top of the Haleakala crater in Maui during a recent trip. The “I think the blame is on all of you Senate Bill 1565 and Assembly Bill crater was formed from volcanic eruptions thousands of years ago. At 10,000 feet because you don’t know what you’re 2302, which would authorize Internet above sea level, it takes over an hour to drive up the mountain and is an ideal doing up here,” Mr. Paterson said. wagering at Atlantic City casinos. location for seeing the sunrise. Pictured, from left to right, are: Andy, Ethan and “One that I find very sad is that you Ed Heaton of Springfield, chairman Noah. The trip was a celebration of Ethan’s bar mitzvah, which occurred a week are cutting corrections officers,” he of the Union County Paratransit Advi- earlier at Temple Emanu-El in Westfield. added, citing an incident several years sory Board and a member of the advi- ago when two inmates from the sory board on the disabled, said the county jail escaped, and expressing Internet wagering would result in more GW Council Sets Salary concern about a public-safety risk. funding for Paratransit. Jim Buettner of Cranford said the “What’s important is that we get our budget contains a lot of “wishes, needs funding level as high as possible,” Mr. Lauren Barr for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times NEW CHIEF...David Wayman is sworn in as Westfield’s new police chief by Review, Hears Tax Complaints and wants that I think a lot of the Heaton said, noting that revenue gen- Acting Mayor JoAnn Neylan. His wife, Jean, holds the Bible. The chief received By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Mathieu’s position. Mr. Paterson taxpayers could actually live with- erated from a tax on Atlantic City a standing ovation from the large crowd, including former Westfield Police Chief Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times first announced his intention in a out.” He also questioned whether con- casinos has been “cut dramatically” in Bernard Tracy. Recently retired Police Chief John Parizeau received a proclama- GARWOOD – The borough coun- statement to the mayor and council struction of new ice skating center at Union County due to lack of casino tion for his 31 years of service to the town. cil unanimously voted Tuesday to at the end of February that he may Oak Ridge Park, still in the planning revenues and competition. approve a resolution to establish a begin filing for a recall on Council- stages, and the banquet center/club- Kathy Carmello, director of the compensation review procedure for man Mathieu’s council seat as a house under construction at Gallop- Union County Paratransit System, said David Wayman Sworn In as the purposes of determining sala- result of a lawsuit filed by Borough ing Hill Golf Course, are essential a 2010 report has indicated that Internet ries and wages for full-time em- Clerk Christina Ariemma against services that need to be in the budget. gambling would generate between $46 New Westfield Police Chief ployees of the borough who are not Mr. Mathieu, the mayor and bor- He also suggested the county join the and $55 million a year in additional the members of any employee bar- ough council that claims she has state health plan to save money. The tax revenue for the state in what is By LAUREN S. BARR cost of the roadwork, residents will be gaining unit, are not afforded com- been harassed and intimidated by county’s health insurance premiums anticipated to become a multi-billion- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times assessed the cost of the new curbing, pensation protection by law, and Mr. Mathieu and was denied raises are up $6.7 million to $45.5 million. dollar industry nationwide. Currently, WESTFIELD – Westfield’s new payable over five years. According to whose compensation is solely with the last two years as retaliation for In other business, County Counsel there is an 8-percent tax on casino police chief, David Wayman, was the ordinance, the total cost of the the discretion of the mayor and being a whistleblower. Robert Barry said an ordinance ap- gross earnings in Atlantic City, which sworn in and retired Chief John project is $120,500. council. As part of the consent agenda, proved by the freeholders on Thurs- funds senior and disabled transporta- Parizeau was honored at Tuesday During the open discussion by citi- Under the resolution, each de- the council also unanimously voted day contains a number of changes, tion programs. Under the legislation, night’s Westfield Town Council meet- zens, Maria Carluccio, Adina Enculescu partment head within police, public to approve a resolution to amend including removing the requirement an annual 10-percent tax on Internet ing. and Greg Kasko once again spoke out works and administration are the purchasing and procedures for county residency for employees wagering gross revenues would be Acting Mayor JoAnn Neylan read against the pedestrian activated HAWK charged with the responsibility for manual, as well as a resolution to after 15 years of employment with the paid into the casino revenue fund. The remarks from Mayor Andy Skibitsky, signal on Central Avenue. the annual evaluation of their re- authorize an agreement with JEN county. 8-percent tax would not be charged. who was unable to attend the meeting Mrs. Carluccio said that a minor spective employees’ performance Electric for annual preventative Director of Personnel Matthew Casino revenues benefiting Union due to being home sick with pneu- accident occurred recently, bringing and recommending appropriate sal- maintenance on two traffic signals DiRado said a memorandum to all County elderly and handicapped resi- monia. The mayor expressed “his the total number of accidents in the area ary adjustments. The mayor and at an annual cost not to exceed $600 county department directors from Mr. dents is anticipated at $1.4 million this deep appreciation” to retired Chief to eight since the light’s installation. council would have the final vote in per light. Faella has detailed a new fuel-con- year, down $215,000 from last year, Parizeau for his 31 years of service to When she asked Acting Mayor Neylan, determining the percentage increase A resolution that would urge the sumption policy restricting them to according to the county budget. Ca- the town, saying, “I thank you and First Ward Councilman Frank Arena in compensation. State Legislature to approve Re- two tanks of gasoline per month for sino funding for these programs has wish you the best.” Regarding incom- and Third Ward Councilman Mark Three residents of The Pointe, a publican bill A-2454, which would their assigned vehicles. In addition, dropped statewide from $36.9 million ing Chief Wayman, the mayor said that LoGrippo if they had anything to say, newly built condominium complex alter eligibility requirements for un- more cars currently assigned to de- in 2008 to $29.1 million in 2011, he was confident in his ability to serve Councilman LoGrippo responded, located along North Avenue in the employment insurance for seasonal partment heads will be turned back to according to The Record newspaper. Westfield. “After your last voice mail to me, I have borough, voiced their opposition to public entity workers, was tabled. the county’s motor pool of available “So I really think this is a wonderful Acting Mayor Neylan swore Chief nothing to say.” He declined to elabo- The Pointe residents paying what During the workshop meeting, vehicles. bill to be approved,” Ms. Carmello Wayman in and said she, “look(s) for- rate further when asked by Mrs. they said is double the taxes than Council President Keith Sluka said Vehicles are assigned to all depart- said. ward to a very prosperous and safe Carluccio. the average taxpayer in the bor- the bill was to be amended to say it ment heads as well as the county man- Representatives of Jewish Family future” under his leadership. Ms. Enculescu said that no parents ough. would apply to anyone who works ager and the deputy county manager, Services and Mobile Meals of Union Chief Wayman thanked his family, allow their children to cross alone at the Christine Spear, a resident of The 36 weeks or under, and would in- the county clerk, surrogate, sheriff, County also spoke of their support for as well as Chief Parizeau and former light. She also asked what Town Ad- Pointe, said, “I, too, would like to clude school workers. He said undersheriffs, first assistant prosecu- the legislation. Chief Bernard Tracy, who was also in ministrator Jim Gildea had done to get express my displeasure of the un- school crossing guards work 36 tor, juvenile detention center superin- Sid Blanchard of Scotch Plains said attendance. He said that he, “thank(s) her driveway fixed following construc- fair taxes imposed on us for ser- weeks and would be affected by the tendent, county police chief, emer- casino revenues have “a lot to do with the mayor and town council for having tion of the light. vices we do not receive — snow bill. gency management director and medi- (funding) our senior citizen services confidence in me and entrusting me Mr. Gildea said that because the removal in particular is one ex- Councilwoman Sara Todisco said cal examiners. as well as for people with disabilities,” with the position of Police Chief. I will project was constructed by Union ample. We are paying twice through the police committee has been re- Under the ordinance, the availabil- including “transportation to essential not let you down.” County and is in the county right of our taxes and again because we are viewing the issue and would have a ity of motor pool vehicles has now services.” Chief Wayman has been on the way, he contacted the County Engineer required to have private snow re- recommendation by the next coun- Westfield Police force for 24 years. He Tom Mineo, and said that he believed moval.” cil meeting. started in the patrol division and worked that Mr. Mineo had reached out to Ms. The borough is currently in liti- During the March 27 council his way up the ranks from detective, to Enculescu in order to resolve the issue. gation with The Pointe about the meeting, the crossing guards ap- Cranford Council sergeant, to lieutenant and most re- “So you didn’t do anything,” Ms. costs associated with snow removal proached the mayor and council CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 cently captain for the past six years. Enculescu told Mr. Gildea. As her time and other related services. about their displeasure of the possi- Department of Environmental Pro- The public hearing and vote on the After receiving his resolution, Chief was up at the microphone, Ms. Carl Teschke, who lives with his bility of losing their unemployment tection based on what Mr. Morin said ordinance regulating the feeding of Parizeau thanked former Chief Tracy, Enculescu shouted “liars” on her way wife, Olga, at The Pointe, said, “We benefits. At that meeting, Mayor were a “multitude of issues,” includ- wildlife on public and private prop- Chief Wayman and Captain Cliff back to her seat in the audience. have meetings with upwards of 60 Patricia Quattrocchi stated that the ing flooding impact issues. erty will be held at the committee’s Auchter. He also thanked the mem- Mr. Kasko accused Councilman to 65 people — every meeting you current state law considers cross- Work continues on the township’s May 8 meeting. Two weeks ago, the bers of the police department, say- LoGrippo of being “disingenuous” hear about taxes, taxes, taxes. We ing guards part-time employees, not $33.7-million budget for 2012, and committee approved an amendment ing, “I hope that your career is as by insinuating the Mrs. Carluccio’s have about 44 units over there, and seasonal workers, and said, “For Deputy Mayor Kalnins said that at to address concerns that had been rewarding as mine was.” message was anything other than a eight are paying about $14,000 [as] me, nothing will change until the the committee’s Tuesday, May 8 raised about the scope of the pro- Both men received standing ova- question. He also said that Central they have larger units; the rest of us, laws of the State of New Jersey meeting, several amendments will posed restrictions, with some resi- tions from the crowd of approxi- and Clover Street was identified as a we’re paying $12,000. We have a change.” be offered, including one to add a dents worrying that even the feeding mately 50 family, friends, and police hot spot, and that despite the installa- lot of seniors over there, and we “Again, they are in the crosshairs,” new line of revenue from the Cranford of birds would result in penalties. personnel. tion of the HAWK light nearby, it have super seniors. They are not said Bruce Paterson regarding the Crossing PILOT (Payment-in-Lieu- In other matters, Commissioner In other business, a public hearing remains a problem intersection. working people over there. … You crossing guards. Should the bill be- of-Taxes) program that “will ease the O’Malley said last Saturday’s town- was held on the municipal budget, guys got jobs and income and I dare come law, he asked the council to tax burden” a bit. He said some added wide river cleanup was “widely at- and there were no comments from WF Police Thank say if I ask you, none of you are consider taking $5,000 to $10,000 appropriations would be necessary tended and nicely supported.” He said the public. The budget will not be paying $12,000, $14,000 for your of the $22,000 it would save by not this year for renovations to the lower some 150 volunteers helped clear formally adopted until it receives state Community For Help taxes. I think you ought to give us having to pay into the unemploy- level of the storm-damaged munici- nearly the entire river, and noted that approval, which has been delayed consideration; it is just not fair.” ment fund for crossing guards, and pal building. Mr. Kalnins also said another cleanup is set for the fall. due to staffing shortages in Trenton. In Identifying Man Resident Tom Pedas, who spoke give it back in the form of a raise to that for the first time since 2008, At the start of the one-hour meet- The council approved the budget for WESTFIELD – The Westfield Po- at the last borough meeting, also the crossing guards. township supervisors would receive ing, Commissioner O’Malley pre- the Special Improvement District for lice Department thanks the public for spoke up again, asking that taxes to Also, during the workshop ses- a salary increase of 2 percent. sented certificates to two local busi- $409,605. their help in identifying a man who The Pointe residents be reduced by sion, Ms. Todisco asked the mayor The $33.7-million spending plan nesses – Lifeline Tech Solutions and An ordinance also was passed on was found collapsed on the running half. to consider having the borough was introduced two weeks ago, but a Dinner In A Pinch – for their efforts first reading allowing for the repaving track behind Roosevelt Intermediate Resident Bruce Paterson told The council attend Union County Free- formal public hearing and vote will at adopting environmentally-sustain- and construction of new granite block School at 9:50 a.m. on Saturday morn- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times that holder meetings, suggesting the not occur until June to allow the able practices as part of the local Go curbing on Seneca Place from Embree ing. The man was identified as a resi- he filed a notification with the bor- councilpersons rotate, with each governing body time to make Green initiative. Members of Girl Crescent to Coleman Place and First dent of West Dudley Avenue. His fam- ough clerk Tuesday to begin a re- council person responsible for at- changes and to await final state aid Scout Troop No. 40894 led the com- Street from Rahway Avenue to Hyslip ily was notified and with him at the call petition on Councilman James tending two meetings a year. figures. mittee in the salute to the flag. Avenue. While the town will bear the hospital. His condition is unknown. STAR BRIGHT...Children’s Specialized Friends, previously known as the Children’s Specialized Hospital Auxiliary, staged “Stepping Out with CSH Stars” on Saturday night at the Gran Centurions in Clark. Professional Dance Studio 22 in Mountainside and Paragon Ballroom in Roselle Park generously donated their time and talents, making it an exciting time for the large crowd of supporters of the kids at the hospital.

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Page 2 Thursday, April 26, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Pallone Discusses Economy, Energy and Healthcare Law By PAUL J. PEYTON “as a way of sending a signal if the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times speculation is based on the fact that it SOUTH AMBOY — Rep. Frank appears that oil supplies are going to be Pallone (D-6th), a former state Sena- cut off.” tor and current seven-term incumbent Mr. Pallone said America needs to Congressman from Monmouth County, become energy independent, noting that spoke about everything from gasoline he supports increasing domestic oil pro- prices to the Affordable Care Act now duction, increasing fuel efficiency for being challenged before the United cars and trucks per new EPA regula- States Supreme Court during a tions, and increasing renewable energy roundtable with reporters at a South sources such as wind power, solar power Amboy diner Monday morning. and geothermal. Mr. Pallone said he The Congressman, whose Sixth Con- supports tax credits for manufactures to gressional District will now cover enter the renewable energy industry, Monmouth and Middlesex Counties and although he said House Republicans will not longer represent Plainfield in are not supportive of those tax credits. Union County, said jobs and the The President wants to end billions of dollars in federal subsidies to oil com- Courtesy of Janice Siegel Courtesy of Vicki McCabe economy is the primary issue in the FUN RAISER...Westfield Democrats gathered for a "Fun Raiser" at Garwood PATRONS...State Senator Tom Kean, Jr. center, (R-21, Westfield), presents 2012 campaign. panies and use that money for tax cred- Lanes on Sunday, April 22. They were happy to have the opportunity to meet Michael and Ruth Lipper of Summit with a Joint Ceremonial Resolution on “My position is that we have to grow its to encourage manufacturers to pro- with state Assemblyman Upendra Chivukula (pronounced “Chevy cola”) (D- 17, behalf of the New Jersey Legislature at a New Jersey Symphony Orchestra event the economy,” Mr. Pallone said, noting duce renewable energy, the Congress- Somerset) who is running for Congress in the Seventh District. on April 11 in recognition of their extraordinary and long-standing commitment that he supports increased federal spend- man explained. to the symphony and the arts in New Jersey. ing to help turn the economy around. President Obama has proposed to re- “The problem is that we don’t have a new the wind energy tax credit, which is consensus (between Democrats and set to expire at the end of 2012. An DWC Talks of Closing Roads UCC Cranford to Host Republicans)…the (Rep. Paul) Ryan additional cash grant for small renewable budget is very much contrary to what energy companies expired at the end of Obama and the Democrats have put 2011, “and the (House) Republicans re- For Girls Night Out in Future Job Fair on Sat., May 2 forward.” He said a five-year transpor- fused to renew that,” Mr. Pallone said. By DOMINIC A. LAGANO there in the crosswalks, helping tation bill passed by Senate Democrats “I agree with the President that we Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times people and making sure the cars didn’t CRANFORD – Companies in the Jersey Transit, Smith and Solomon, A. really need to expand and continue with transportation, logistics and distribu- Diue Pyle, and Wakefern Inc. The event stalled in the Republican-controlled WESTFIELD — Most of the focus hit people as they were going by,” House where the GOP only wanted to energy tax credits or subsidies for solar of the Downtown Westfield Ms. Cronin said. tion industry are invited to recruit at will be open to all job seekers, not only renew it for three months. and wind [renewable energies] and all Union County College’s Job Fair Union County College students. That Corporation’s (DWC), the manage- As Urban Outfitters will be moving In addition, he said, interest rates on the renewables. But some of them have ment entity of the Special Improve- into the historic bank building at the scheduled for Wednesday, May 2, from means professionals in TLD or other student loans are set to jump from 3 to already been allowed to expire because 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Victor M. industries with skills transferable to the Republicans in the House wouldn’t ment District (SID), Monday night corner of Elm and East Broad Streets, 6 percent unless Congress renews the monthly board of directors meeting Ms. Cronin said the DWC booth for Richel Student Commons on the TLD jobs as well as entry-level can- 3-percent rate before July 1. “So far, the renew them,” Rep. Pallone said. “It’s College’s Cranford Campus. Over 65 didates will be able to attend. In addi- Republicans haven’t been willing to do (renewable energy) a huge job creation focused on the success of the DWC’s Girls Night Out will most likely be employers attended last year’s job fair. tion, representatives from the Union legislation to do that,” he said. opportunity in my opinion,” he said, most recent incarnation of the Girls moved to a new location, possibly Union County College is hosting County One Stop Career Center will Mr. Pallone said the President’s bud- noting that China is “trying to corner the Night Out event. The shopping and assisting in alleviating congestion. this Job Fair in cooperation with the be available to discuss employer in- get gives money back to the states to market on the manufacturing and pro- dining experience is held biannually During the Town Council liaison Union County Board of Chosen Free- centives and programs. rehire teachers, firefighters and police duction” of renewable energy parts such in town during spring and autumn. report from Town Administrator Jim holders, the New Jersey TLD Talent Companies interested in hosting a officers who have been laid off. “You as wind turbines and wind panels “which According to DWC Executive Di- Gildea, the question arose regarding Network and the Union County table for recruitment may obtain a know the towns just can’t afford it any we could be producing ourselves.” rector Sherry Cronin, the downtown the closure of several streets during Workforce Investment Board. The fol- registration form by sending an e- more,” he explained, citing municipal In discussing the Affordable Care Act, area was filled with patrons as many the Girls Night Out event in the down- lowing companies will be present at mail to Nancy Toomey at government layoffs. “The whole idea is the Congressman said he believes the shops and restaurants opened for the town area due to foot traffic. this year’s fair: AT&T Mobility, Avon, [email protected] or calling (908) to grow the economy…And when tax U.S. Supreme Court will rule that the evening. Ms. Cronin said approxi- “We may want to consider besides Aflac, Westfield Y, Primerica, Edward 527-7207 to request a form via mail. dollars are coming back into the coffers law is Constitutional. He said part of the mately 73 businesses and restaurants location, maybe asking for crossing Jones Investment, Life Station, Inc., For more information, visit then you don’t need the federal help any- national healthcare bill would enable small participated in some form or fashion. guards and/or special police officers more, but in the interim you do” when companies to join exchanges whereby While reporting on the event for the to go down there. I was down on the Corbin Exterminating, Cintas, Port www.ucc.edu/go/ibi and look for the more benefits would be available and Logistics, New Century Transport, New link to TLD Event News. asked by The Westfield Leader and The board, Ms. Cronin stated simply, “Girls corner, too, and for a good 45 min- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times how towns affordable to employers who would also Night Out was a huge success.” utes, traffic backs up, people are ev- will pay for the additional fire and police be eligible for tax credits. The Girls Night Out event is used erywhere. It’s a nice problem to personnel once the federal grants expire. “By having an exchange it’s almost to generate revenue for participating have…We’ve talked about it (closing “The Republican budget eliminated like you are a big company” when purchasing health insurance, the Congress- businesses and restaurants that gen- streets) in the past, it’s something to them [police and fire grants], I think. I erally offer promotions for the event. consider...it probably warrants that Renovate your know they did last year. And we had to man said. “I think for anyone who wants restore them,” Mr. Pallone added. to provide insurance, this (Affordable Many of the businesses involved also plus some kind of safety patrolmen,” homeowners On gasoline prices, the Congress- Care Act) is a great deal.” He said the lack provided samples of their wares or Mr. Gildea said. man said President Obama has said his of insured patients being admitted to hospi- other giveaways. In past years there have been clo- administration would start cracking tals today would “almost all go away” Ms. Cronin reported that there were sures of some streets in the downtown policy. down on the act of speculating on oil under the Affordable Care Act. 1,650 registrants before the DWC area during events such as the DWC- futures markets by adding enforcement When asked about his future politi- closed the online registration process sponsored Downtown Westfield 5K officials at the federal level and by cal plans Mr. Pallone said, “I always the night before the event. The par- and Pizza Extravaganza and the increasing penalties on speculators. In wanted to run for (U.S.) Senator and if ticipants came from 135 towns across Greater Westfield Area Chamber of addition, he suggested the use of the there was an opening I would seriously New Jersey and seven other states. Commerce (GWACC) - sponsored nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves consider it.” Of the first 1,000 online registrants, Spring Fling and Festifall events. over 71 percent checked in at the DWC Mr. Gildea also related that Mayor Christine Cosenza, Agent Great insurance. Low rates. booth the night of the event, while 69 Andy Skibitsky “reported” on the 2 Elm Street percent appeared from the remaining Girls Night Out event for local cable Westfield, NJ 07090 Remodeling your home can 650 registrants. Ms. Cronin stated that channel 36. The mayor explored the Bus: 908-233-9100 www.christinecosenza.net increase its value. Protect it the DWC would analyze the acquired downtown area and interviewed sev- by taking a new look at your data on the registrants to determine eral participants. The program fea- how to increase those numbers. turing the mayor will be uploaded to homeowners insurance. Ms. Cronin further stated that some the town’s website and will most Like a good neighbor, registrants may have reported to the likely be uploaded on the DWC’s State Farm is there.® Complete Kitchen Remodeling ... event but did not register in person at website as well. The program also CALL ME TODAY. the DWC booth, possibly skewing will run on cable channel 36 in the the numbers. near future. For Every Budget! Ms. Cronin also commented on the During the GWACC liaison report, large number of people in the down- Robert Dowdy publicized one of the town area during the event and wanted organization’s signature events for 908-377-6761 to thank all the DWC volunteers for the year – the Spring Fling. 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Member FDIC Page 4 Thursday, April 26, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Trenton News The Westfield Leader Another Survey Shows New Jerseyans — Established 1890 — Times Since 1959 DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood Still Paying for Dems’ Tax Hikes DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. By Senator Thomas Kean, Jr., Westfield Members of: Senate Minority Leader, GOP, LD-21 Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association After nearly a decade of total advocate for higher personal income Democrat control in Trenton, New taxes and unchecked spending by rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey sharp enough to discern this deception of Jerseyans are still paying the price state government. It is time for Tren- diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 for “courage to spend” policies that ton Democrats to stop bemoaning If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 pushed taxes to new heights in our efforts by Governor Christie and Sen- guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 state. The latest SBE Council 2012 ate Republicans to reduce state spend- vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at Business Tax Index validates ing and lower New Jersey’s tax bur- you get all four – You must have a lot of free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 longstanding Republican criticisms den. The consequences of our com- of Demcorat economic policies as petitive disadvantage are real for ev- All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. anti-competitive and antithetical to ery worker who is unemployed, ev- come from the board game Diction Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman job creation. ery small business struggling to sur- ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER From 2002 through 2009, Demo- vive, and our communities trying to Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo crats raised business taxes, sales taxes, attract investment and opportunity. 1. Abatjour – Skylight that admits or COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION income taxes, and cut or limited prop- deflects light Betsey Burgdorf Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly Sen. Tom Kean 2. Noria – A water wheel with buckets erty tax rebates to fuel nearly $11 3. Talaria – Winged sandals EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS billion in new spending. It is little Westfield 4. Limbat – A cool northwest wind of wonder that New Jersey has a less Cyprus SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe attractive tax climate than every state Release Note: Senate Republican One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 save for Minnesota and Washington, Leader Tom Kean, Jr. issued the state- THOOID D.C. ment in response to the latest Small 1. A follower of Thoth, the ancient When competing for economic Business and Entrepreneurship Egyptian god of learning and magic development, business growth, and 2. One who endures great pain or suf- Council (SBE Council) survey rank- fering Much-Needed Rain on Sunday job creation, New Jersey starts at a ing New Jersey’s tax climate 49th out 3. Wolflike; a jackal competitive disadvantage to all but of 51 states and the District of Co- 4. Of or pertaining to a bed, especially two jurisdictions in the U.S. Yet lumbia. a marriage bed Democrats in New Jersey continue to DELASSATION Didn’t Help Liam’s Room 1. Carriage; conveyance The 5th Annual Liam’s Room Mini-Olympics and events promoting laudable causes and care giving 2. Fatigue; weariness 3. Accusation Home Run Derby was washed out on Sunday — the organizations in the area. Letters to the Editor 4. The process of splitting into differ- main fundraiser for the praiseworthy cause. The Children’s Specialized Friends, previously know ent layers question is what happens next for their finances? as the Children’s Specialized Hospital Auxiliary, WHEEDLE The event will not be rescheduled. staged “Stepping Out with CSH Stars” on Saturday County Should Cut Patronage Jobs, 1. To flatter or coax 2. To whip or lash As written by Westfield Mayor Andrew Skibitsky night at the Gran Centurions in Clark. It was a big 3. A scam or a hoax last year: success, highly attended by supporters of the chil- Not Runnells, Soc. Services Workers 4. To move with great speed “Liam’s Room is named in memory of Westfield dren at the hospital. Volunteer Gail Sloan of Westfield, Despite the county budget climb- to the politically connected – yes. LARRIKIN resident Liam Hayden McNamara, a ‘little angel of chairwoman of the event, spent several months with ing to just a shade under a half a Not creating new management posi- 1. A type of short whip hope,’ in the words of his devoted parents, Lisa and her group putting this unique event together. They billion dollars, the county is laying tions for the politically connected – 2. A trench filled with water around a off approximately 10 percent of their yes. Have the Union County Demo- castle; a moat Peter, who ‘came into this world, made his mark, and took a chance with the dance theme and received 3. A rude, disorderly person left us all with a different love and perspective in our expert help from champion dancer Gene Jannotti of workforce. This does not include even cratic Committee chairman show up 4. Oiled leather, worn by lumbermen hearts.’ Shortly after Liam’s arrival in heaven, the Garwood. Being swift afoot, Mr. Jannotti enlisted one over-paid, un-needed patronage at a county facility to earn her and trappers McNamara’s founded Liam’s Room, Inc. professional dancers from Dance Studio 22 in job. In fact, politically connected $147,712 county paycheck – yes. employees were given generous raises Reducing the millions to politically (www.liamsroom.org), a non-profit foundation Mountainside and Paragon Ballroom in Roselle in January. connected law firms – yes. Cutting Letters to whose mission it is ‘to create inpatient pediatric Park. All generously donated their time. Freeholder Estrada stated at the out catered freeholder meetings – palliative care rooms and services for families whose Another hospital, Overlook, received a boost last last freeholder meeting, “I am amazed yes. Ending Musicfest – yes. Not the Editor children are suffering from chronic, potentially life week as a result of a cocktail party sponsored by Sal that people who sit here week after buying fireplace tiles for $9,975 – limiting, conditions.’ As a result of Lisa and Peter’s Caruana and Assemblyman Jon Bramnick with his week who consistently complain yes. Disbanding the million-dollar Fanwood Committee dedication, and the efforts of many, many volunteers wife Pat Brentano at their home in Westfield. Scores about A, B, and C are not the first public information department – yes. and generous donors, the first ever Liam’s Room attended and heard of progress at Overlook from ones out here saying how great it Consolidating their three law enforce- Says ‘Thank You’ opened in Overlook Hospital on May 15, 2009. Alan Lieber, president of Overlook Medical Center. is….we’re reducing the workforce ment departments – yes. …… The Fanwood Clean Community Liam’s Room is just one example of our residents’ There were several recommendations from the audi- by 10 percent. That’s what they’ve I could fill the space of this entire Committee (FWCCC) would like to altruistic endeavors.” ence and pledges of support for the betterment of been asking for months, years.” newspaper with the requests citizens extend their thanks to the 100 volun- I have never heard a citizen call for have made for Union County gov- teers who participated in the April 21 The organization is planning for a second Liam’s Overlook and its contributions to the region. in the last few “months, years” for a ernment to get their finances under Clean Community Day. Litter was Room at another area hospital. We suggest you So, there is a washout to overcome with Liam’s 10 percent reduction in Runnells or control for months, years. The unac- removed from Fanwood’s public ar- consider making a donation at www.liamsroom.org Room, a high stepping congratulations to Children’s Social Service employees, which the countability of freeholders and their eas. Picked up during the event were or P.O. Box 461,Westfield, NJ 07091. Specialized Friends and a re-commitment of sup- county is now doing while keeping outright lies would be sprinkled many bags of recyclables and of trash. Not everything was washed out last week for port for Overlook - all in one week. all highly paid, upper management throughout. Good job volunteers! positions at Runnells along with their Tina Renna, President The morning began with Mayor perks. Reducing patronage jobs and UC Watchdog Assoc. Colleen Mahr’s welcome and read- What Is Dispatch Service, nepotism – yes. Not handing out raises ing of the “Fanwood Clean Commu- nity Day” Proclamation. The Mayor Doing Away With HUD Would Invite noted that Fanwood is known as a very environmentally aware commu- Is It Mission Critical? Economic Catastrophe nity. Murphy’s Law? — “If you’re able to maintain your wits cost and manpower... a 911 medical call in Scotch Plains Despite GOP Presidential candi- tance of some local CDBG-supported FWCCC Clint Dicksen, Chairman about you while everyone else is losing theirs, then you goes to the police desk, where the desk person will then Bob McCarthy, Linda Talcott date Mitt Romney beliefs, programs programs and projects. Two of these Margaret Chowdhury, Dean Talcott don’t understand the problem.” transfer the call to Cencom. Cencom operators are trained to continue assisting Americans in were housing projects built in my Donna Dolce We don’t understand the problem created when Atlan- EMDs (emergency medical dispatchers) who will then recovering from the recession and hometown of Linden — the Gregorio tic Health announced in March that they were soon assess with the original caller whether to send just an housing bust must remain atop the Towers Senior Housing, which pro- closing their dispatch company, CenCom. ambulance or an ambulance and a paramedic unit. Scotch national agenda in the years ahead. vides affordable housing for seniors, Mayor Candidate Says Flurries of cries were received from first responders, Plains police and civilian dispatchers are not EMDs. HUD is a major agency leading and the Apartments at St. Elizabeth, rescue squads, fire departments about the impact this Dispatch Service is multi-layered, sometimes disjointed, this mission, and to do away with it as which provide affordable housing for Elizabeth Is Dangerous could have for them in serving the public. Queries of in that each town and county has different capabilities to Romney proposes would surely in- individuals with disabilities. Elizabeth Mayoral Candidate Os- management and county officials have been met with direct emergency services in critical times to effectively vite economic catastrophe. All CDBG-assisted programs are car Ocasio Tuesday accused his op- silence or “I don’t know.” This makes us nervous — match resources to care for the public. It’s at minimum a Here in Union County, we recently incredibly important to us and to- ponent Mayor Chris Bollwage for perhaps you should be nervous as well. CenCom hasn’t communication web with various branches of strengths marked CDBG week (Community gether they affect the quality of life leading the city of Elizabeth, New closed yet but where is the situation headed? It’s a and weaknesses. CenCom is the umbrella that fills in the Development Block Grant program for thousands of Union County resi- Jersey’s fourth largest city, to becom- financial issue and a lifesaving issue. holes and shortcomings. Many regard it as the “Gold distributed by HUD), serving as a dents every year. In a twist of irony, it ing one of the most dangerous cities We’ve received mounds of comments, enough to be- Standard.” They fear its loss and are concerned about reminder of the incredible impor- was Mitt Romney’s father, George in New Jersey. tance of this program which annually Romney, who served as the former “Our number one problem is that lieve the issue is serious, the status is fuzzy and the possible system wide chaos. distributes $8 million countywide to head of HUD, and was known as a we have a mayor who refuses to rec- outcome could be less than acceptable. It is hoped that From www.atlanticambulance.org/: About Central assist income eligible individuals and champion for many of these same ognize that we have a gang problem those knowledgeable will write to us and to our readers to Communications (CenCom): families with projects such as the programs, which empowered poor in this city,” Oscar Ocasio said. “We straighten us out. Meanwhile, we’ll plod ahead with this “CenCom is a secondary public safety answering point creation of affordable housing, Americans to improve their lives. can’t take back our streets until we Part 1 Commentary. and processes all requests for emergency services provid- homebuyer assistance, assistance for Let’s hope these lessons are not take back city hall.” What does the dispatcher service do? These services ing advanced and basic life ambulance and fire dispatch veterans and seniors, infrastructure lost on his son. According to an FBI report en- are typically paid by towns to dispatch some combination services for five counties in Central New Jersey. Located improvements, public facilities reno- Christopher Hudak titled, “Top ten deadliest cities in of police, fire and EMS and communicate with them by in Summit, New Jersey, CenCom operates out of Over- vations and more. Freeholder, Linden New Jersey,” Elizabeth is the fifth radio and, more recently, text messages. Currently, most look Hospital, which is part of Atlantic Health. Atlantic In fact, we highlighted the impor- most dangerous city, ranked ahead of towns are dispatched by their own police departments Health operates Overlook and Morristown Memorial Orange, Irvington, Paterson and (including Scotch Plains and Westfield, but not Fanwood). Hospital and is on the forefront of medicine, setting Westfield Councilmen Report on Plainfield. The report was published EMS and/or fire may be dispatched by a combination of standards for quality health care in New Jersey and the January 1, 2012 in the Star-Ledger. their own police and an outside dispatch service. Scotch New York metropolitan area.” High School Parking Revisions “We need to be smarter about our policing policies and tactics,” Mr. Plains, for example, uses their police to dispatch their Proposals to replace the void to be left should CenCom Dear Residents, To re-stripe the existing Armory lot on cops and fire, but not EMS. In SP, the Rescue Squad close include counties jumping in and building capabili- The Westfield High School Commu- the areas indicated on Slide 10. This re- Ocasio said. “This means we need to actually pays Cencom to dispatch them because they ties, such as Union County, and/or to turn CenCom over nity Outreach Parking Meeting Presen- striping will add an additional 19 spaces implement ‘intelligence-based’ po- became disgruntled with the SP Police’s dispatching of to MONOC in Monmouth County. Insiders willing to tation and Summary has been uploaded that are not currently available. licing, utilizing real-time data to track them. In Fanwood, police, fire and EMS are all dispatched speak with us have no good words to say about these onto the town’s website: New parking regulation changes as real-time crime and respond accord- by the Union County dispatch service, which is being options, relaying many examples. www.westfieldnj.gov/ seen on slides 11,12,13,14,15,and 16. ingly.” called a “pilot program.” Fanwood pays the county for Who understands the problem? We’d love to hear from The proposal is the result of a collabo- The proposal is to limit parking on one Cities like New York, Baltimore rative effort between the Board of Edu- side of Dorian Rd., Dorian Ct., Dorian and Trenton have all utilized intelli- this dispatch service. The advantages of having an outside you. Most of all, we’d love to hear of an acceptable cation and the Town Council as well as Pl., Shadowlawn, and Nottingham. In gence-based policing models to service like Cencom dispatch your EMS/fire might be solution to this mission critical service. staff professionals and a professional addition, one side of Edgar Rd. will be counter crime, often referred to as traffic engineer. The proposal includes opened for parking. This will clear up the COMPSTAT (short for computer sta- the following: congestion on the streets where residents tistics). COMPSTAT is a manage- Construct a pull-out to allow school have voiced their concerns about cars on ment philosophy or organizational buses to park on Rahway Ave. along the both side of their streets. Proposed park- side of the high school as shown on slides ing restrictions would be “No Parking 8 management tool for police depart- 4 and 9. Buses present a safety issue a.m.-2 p.m. School Days Only” which is ments. when they park in front of the school on consistent with current existing restric- “We need a new philosophy, plan and Dorian as it reduces the travel lanes for tions around the high school. Residents leadership to properly attack the violent vehicles, obstructs the line of sight, and who live on these streets will have an crime and gang problem in this city,” creates traffic congestion. opportunity to obtain a residential permit Mr. Ocasio said. “Shortly, I will unveil Contact NJDOT to adjust the timing that would allow them to park in the my plan to combat crime head-on.” plan for the traffic light at West Broad restricted area. and South Ave. This will provide more Lastly, the Town Council and Board of green time to West Broad Street in the Education have agreed on joint responsi- GOV TO THE NETS, afternoon only which should provide an bilities to implement this proposed plan. opportunity to clear out Rahway onto The town will be responsible for con- “GOODBYE” West Broad more often during school structing the pull out along Rahway Ave., dismissal time when traffic is at its peak stripping the new spaces in the Armory in this area. (Shown on slide 5) lot, preparing plans and specifications Expansion of the parking lot at for the construction of the new parking Edison Intermediate School to address on Board of Education property, adopt- safety at Kehler Stadium on Rahway ing new restrictions on various streets to Ave. (shown on slide 6) The expanded control parking, installing the necessary new parking area can accommodate all signage and stripping for the new restric- drop--off and pick-up for teams and tions. The Board of Education will be students during events and after school responsible for construction of the new activities. New parking restrictions can parking spaces at the high school along be instituted on Rahway Ave. in front Rahway Ave. and at Edison School, des- of Kehler Stadium to provide an en- ignating/permitting all off street spaces, hanced line of sight for pedestrians and reminding students about the code of drivers alike. In addition, the expan- conduct for students who park both on- sion will provide potential high school street and off-street. The expectation is students parking spaces. that this collaborative effort could be Expansion of existing parking lot on completed before year end. the Rahway side of the high school as We will continue to keep you updated. (shown on slide 9). The expansion will Westfield Councilmen James Foerst, net 33 new spaces. Keith Loughlin A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 26, 2012 Page 5 Letters to the Editor ARC Tunnel Controversy Continues Over Blatantly False Report The usual liberal Democratic dopes report says this is normal. were critical of Governor Chris Christie The report failed to discuss the in- last week after the General Accounting formation in the chart. This was the Office (“GAO”) released a report on source of most of the criticism firestorm the Access to the Region’s (“ARC”) surrounding the supposed revelations commuter rail tunnel project from New in the report release and it was very Jersey to New York City. The suppos- unfairly discussed. There were discus- edly un-biased report, requested by sions but no agreement on how cost Senator Lautenberg, called for a re- overruns would be funded – although view of the history and circumstances the Port Authority was saying it was surrounding the ARC project cancella- capped. The report criticizes NJ/ tion by Christie in November 2010. Its Christie for canceling the project be- most controversial finding was that fore a cost overrun agreement could be Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Christie used a $14-billion cost esti- reached. This whole section reeked of HEALTHY MEETING...Sal Caruana, left, of Westfield, a member of the Over- mate as the primary justification for bias. look Medical Center board, poses with Alan Lieber, center, president of Overlook SIRENS...The Junior Kindergarten class from St. Paul’s Day School hear a Medical Center, on April 18 during a cocktail party for supporters of the hospital the cancellation, which the report indi- The GAO report did not mention Westfield police siren up close. cates, was exaggerated. The report that NJ was also responsible for the at Assemblyman Jon Bramnick’s, right, home. noted Christie’s decision was based on infrastructure leading up to the tunnel, The Passing of Lt. Governor’s Father “citing potential cost growth and the most notably a bridge called the Portal St. Paul’s Jr. Kindergarten Senate Republican Leader Tom condolences to Lieutenant Governor state’s financial condition” for the Bridge with an additional estimated Kean, Jr. (R-Westfield) issued the Guadagno for her family’s very diffi- state’s withdrawal of support. cost of $750 million. This was almost following statement on the passing cult loss. Watching a parent fight and The report is blatantly biased. It fol- surely to be all paid for by NJ. When all Visits Westfield Police Dept. of Charles McFadden, Jr., the father eventually succumb to illness is a lows a common script for propaganda. is factored in, Christie justified his WESTFIELD – The Junior Kin- experience than a typical 4-year-old of Lieutenant Governor Kim particularly difficult experience, and It mixes accurate facts with mislead- decision based on a $14-billion cost Guadagno, following a battle with we know that the people of New ing omissions and slights of facts. It estimate saying NJ would have to eat dergarten class from St. Paul’s Day class, or School heard a police siren up close 2. Are old enough to attend kinder- cancer: Jersey grieve with Kim and her fam- builds a strong case for the need for a 70 percent of the cost increase from the “Rhonda and I extend our deepest ily in this trying time.” third tunnel into Manhattan, which is $8.7-billion estimate. and personal! The children took a garten, but would gain confidence by valid, with how wonderfully the tunnel How many people know that the walking field trip, led by Officer Frank delaying entrance for a year. would have affected job creation, eco- ARC tunnel was a tunnel to nowhere? Padovano, to the Westfield Police St. Paul’s Day School is located at nomic prosperity, congestion relief and That it was going to be several stories Station. He explained safety tips about 414 East Broad Street, right across a general sense of well-being. And all below all existing train lines in and out bike riding and about stranger dan- from the Police Station! that could have happened were it not of Penn Station and the NYC subway ger. But most of all, he said, police Please visit www.stpaulsday.org or for Christie’s cancellation. The first 14 system? The ARC tunnel was not go- officers are here to help and keep us call (908) 233-5417 for more infor- pages consisted of this adulation. I ing to provide through-line connectiv- safe. Each child was sworn in as a mation. kept looking for the “but” that I know ity to any other train system line – no Junior Officer and received honorary Paid Bulletin Board exists with the project to no avail. NJ Transit, no Long Island Railroad badges, which were worn with great goleader.com/express www.uniquecruiseandtravel.com In addressing one of its three objec- and no NYC subway lines? pride. tives, the report finally had to review When traveling by train from Junior Kindergarten (formerly Carol Bevere Kearney• Proprietor the cost estimate history of the project. Westfield to NYC, the Raritan Valley known as “4+”) is a curriculum spe- Daily Posts At Begrudgingly, on page 15, it dealt with line does not provide through-line con- cifically designed for children who 207 CENTER STREET, GARWOOD the inconvenient facts. A chart pro- nectivity. Westfield commuters must 1. Would like a more academic goleader.com 908-789-3303 vided the project’s cost estimate his- disembark in Newark to a through-line tory and it is not a pretty picture. The train to NYC. This is a terrible incon- cost estimates went from $7.4 billion venience. Why would we want to build in August 2006 to as high as $13.7 the same thing new? The worst of it is billion to $12.4 billion by October 2010. that through-line connectivity could In the following one-and-one-half-page have been possible. Former Governor narrative to explain this dismal history, Corzine abandoned this goal so he it seemed as though the author could could have a photo op at the ARC not finish fast enough to get past this to ribbon-cutting ceremony in June 2009 move on to other topics. The first sen- to bolster his re-election campaign for tence starts out: “In general, changes governor. Thank God he lost. in cost estimates throughout the pro- We need a tunnel for sure, but not cess of planning and designing a trans- just any tunnel and especially not one portation project are normal and may that costs $15-$20 billion and still does happen for a number of reasons.” After not provide the complete solution. making a few lame cost increase ex- Thank God Christie killed this boon- cuses, most of the narrative was dedi- doggle. cated to an academic explanation about Richard Sauerwein how costs of any generic large project Westfield naturally increases over time as more information becomes available. The Note: Edited for brevity

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Robert Higgs, pastor of the First Pres- Elizabeth is built over the site of the Island watercolorist Pat Morgan will The Scotch Plains Public Library byterian Church of Elizabeth, will dis- original meetinghouse constructed by be featured at the Scotch Plains is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, cuss the 350th anniversary of the the colonists and played a key role in Public Library, exhibiting her work one block from Park Avenue, in the founding of New Jersey at the First the American Revolution. from Sunday, April 29, through Fri- center of the township. Library Wednesday Luncheon of the Westfield Reverend Higgs has been in minis- day, May 18. hours are Monday and Thursday, 9 Historical Society. The luncheon will try for 20 years, serving congrega- On Thursday, May 17, at 7 p.m., a.m. to 9 p.m.; Tuesday and Friday, be held at noon on May 2 at the Echo tions in Lusaka, Zambia; Pittsburgh, her husband, Richard Morgan, will 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m. Lake Country Club, located at 515 Pa.; California, Pa.; Atlantic City, N.J.; speak at the library on his belief to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Springfield Avenue in Westfield. Philadelphia, Pa. and Elizabeth, N.J. that there is poetry in everyone, and and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. The year 2014 will mark the 350th A resident of Cherry Hill, he and his will read from his two recently pub- anniversary of the land grant given wife, Kelly, have three adopted chil- lished books, “I am Sea Glass” and by King Charles II to Lords Carteret dren and two foster children. “Sea Glass People.” and Berkeley, who were authorized Reverend Higgs holds Bachelor of Following her retirement, Pat to form the provinces of East and Arts and Master of Business Admin- BANNER YEAR…Westfield Girl Scouts took time out from their annual Service Morgan began classes in watercolor. West Jersey in the colony of New istration degrees from the University Day to salute the Westfield United Fund for its long-standing support. The Girl She has studied with well-known of Virginia and a Master of Divinity Scouts are one of three original non-profit agencies that have received funding artists Janet Walsh, Charles Reid Jersey. Beginning from a parcel of from the Westfield United Fund since its inception in 1937. The Fund’s 2011-2012 land obtained from the Lenape Tribe and Doctor of Ministry from and Mel Stabin. Mrs. Morgan has campaign closes on April 30 and is still shy of its $625,000 goal. To make a received multiple local and regional by a group called “Elizabethtown Princeton Seminary. In addition to contribution, call (908) 233-2113 or visit westfieldunitedfund.org. Associates,” settlers who came from his duties as pastor, he is executive awards and is a signature member Connecticut and Massachusetts via director of the Old First Historic Trust, of the North East Watercolor Soci- Long Island began to settle the re- a secular non-profit that is renovating Miller-Cory to Spotlight ety and an elected member of the gion, and the area developed from the campus of First Church. Salmagundi Art Club. there. All those wishing to attend the Her paintings have been accepted Planning committees at the regional luncheon are asked to make a reser- Jersey Devil, Other Tales into the Hudson Valley Art Asso- vation by calling (908) 233-2930 by ciation, the Garden State Water- and statewide levels are being formed toys, bric-a-brac or small furniture to celebrate the “sesquarcentennial” noon on Monday, April 30. The cost WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory color Society and the New Jersey House Museum, located at 614 pieces. The museum is not accept- Watercolor Society juried exhibits. of New Jersey. The Reverend Higgs of the luncheon is $21 for members SISTERS STROLL…Watercolorist and $26 for non-members, including Mountain Avenue in Westfield, will ing clothing, electronics of any kind Mrs. Morgan’s work, using a light is helping to organize the events and or anything that is broken. Pat Morgan, whose painting, “Sisters will discuss plans. gratuity. present “The New Jersey Devil and sensitive touch, often evokes a Stroll,” is pictured above, will have an Other Tall Tales” this Sunday, April Interested persons are asked to call soothing, peaceful state. When not exhibit of her work at the Scotch Plains 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. Appropriate for or e-mail the museum to arrange a painting or in her gardens, she en- Public Library this Sunday, April 29, ages 5 and older, this program will drop-off time between May 1 and May joys teaching other painters her love through May 18. LAW OFFICES OF shed light on the witches, devils, 25. All donations are tax-deductible. ROBERT G. STAHL, LLC zombies and ghosts that have be- For more information, or to ar- come part of Jersey folklore. range a tour or other program, call Mountainside Announces The event also will include tours of the museum office weekday morn- the fully furnished colonial-era farm- ings at (908) 232-1776 or e-mail house given by costumed docents. In [email protected]. Memorial Day Activities the museum’s Frazee Building, mem- Details on programs also can be found MOUNTAINSIDE – The Bor- cently honored with the French bers of the cooking committee will on the museum’s Facebook page. The ough of Mountainside will spon- Legion of Honor Medal, France’s prepare dishes over the open-hearth website is millercoryhouse.org. sor a Memorial Day ceremony on highest decoration. fire using authentic colonial methods Monday, May 28, followed by a While serving in the United and seasonal ingredients. The gift Peace Corps Alumna parade honoring those who died in States Navy aboard the USS shop will be open, offering a variety service to their nation. Barnett, Mr. Tomko took part in of colonial toys, crafts, books and To Speak at FUMC The ceremony will take place at the invasions of Sicily, Marseilles educational materials. Admission will WESTFIELD – The First United noon at the veterans flagpole and the D-Day invasion of be $3 for adults, $1 for students and Methodist Church will welcome monument on Constitution Plaza Normandy. Criminal Defense free for children under age 4. Catherine Cronin this Sunday, April (between the fire house and the The Mountainside Memorial Upcoming Sunday programs in- 29, at 11:30 a.m. She will speak to library). Upon conclusion of the Day Parade Committee is com- Robert G. Stahl, Certified Criminal Trial Attorney clude house tours on May 6 and guests in the church’s Fellowship Hall ceremony, veterans, scouts, rescue prised of individuals representing “Cleanliness is in the Mind of the about her experiences in the Peace squad, fire department and police the Veterans of Foreign Wars, White Collar Criminal Defense Beholder” on May 20. Also coming Corps. personnel, along with community Mountainside Borough Council, DWI & Municipal Court up is the museum’s annual “Aunt Ms. Cronin worked for the Peace groups, will parade toward Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Carrie’s Attic Sale” on Saturday, May Corps from 1989 to 1991 in Nepal, Deerfield School. Scouts, fire department and rescue 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain date 220 St. Paul Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 tackling the problems associated with The parade will proceed from squad. is Sunday, May 27). The public is the lack of clean water. 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Clyne The Foundation will soon inter- MOUNTAINSIDE – The 41st An- to this event,” said Executive Direc- Memorial Foundation, Inc. held its view students from Westfield High nual Union County Senior Citizens tor Richard Stone. “Last year, over third scholarship fundraiser on March School, Cranford High School, Union Council Awards Luncheon will take 250 people attended.” 31 at the Gran Centurions in Clark. Catholic High School and Arthur L. place next Thursday, May 3, at Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. Once again, 150 guests came together Johnson High School in search of the L’Affaire, located at 1099 Route 22 with a continental breakfast served for a sit-down dinner/fundraiser to 2013 recipient/s of Mr. Clyne’s schol- East in Mountainside. Star-Ledger until 10 a.m. Representatives from celebrate Mr. Clyne’s arship award. 30-year veteran columnist Bob multiple private companies, non- life, legacy and mission. By June of 2013, the Braun will be the featured speaker. profit organizations and government A video of friends and Foundation will have The luncheon will honor eight se- agencies will be on hand to provide family sharing loving awarded and committed nior citizen volunteers for their ser- information for older adults and their memories of Mr. Clyne, to $71,000 in scholarship vice and commitment to communi- families. There will be a complete both amusing and poi- awards (scholarships are ties throughout Union County. sit-down luncheon along with the gnant, was the highlight awarded to the students The theme of this year’s luncheon formal program. Attendees also will of the evening. There for up to four years while will be the role of the media. “Tradi- be treated to musical entertainment. were 75 raffle prize bas- attending the University tional media outlets such as televi- Special presentations and door prizes kets, 14 silent auction of Delaware and pro- sion and newspaper have all been will complete the program. items and a live auction vided they continue to impacted by the Internet, which is The 41st Annual Awards Lun- (beach house vacation meet the criteria). Two now a major source of news. How cheon is open to the public. Tickets for one week in North Foundation recipients dependable is that Internet content? are $30 and should be purchased in Carolina). A money tree, will graduate from the With the emphasis on immediacy, advance. For more information or to worth more than $225, University of Delaware how will newspapers compete with reserve a ticket, call (908) 964-7555. also was raffled off. Gregg F. Clyne in May 2012. website delivery? With 30 years as a The Senior Citizens Council of Friends, family, mer- The Gregg F. Clyne journalist, we look forward to the Union County is a not-for-profit, chants and corporations donated all Memorial Foundation, Inc., a non-profit insights of Bob Braun,” said Board grassroots organization devoted to of these prizes/gifts. organization, was established in 2008. HAPPY 60TH ANNIVERSARY, JOAN AND CARL!…Joan and Carl Villane Chairwoman Ellen Steinberg. the needs of older Americans and From the time the first “Save the Just prior to his death in 2006, Mr. were married 60 years ago today, April 26, 1952, at the Holy Trinity Roman Also speaking at the event will be their families. Date” card was sent out in September Clyne requested that a foundation be Catholic Church in Westfield. Carl, a lifelong town resident, and the former Joan James McCracken, Ombudsman for 2011, $26,000 was raised ($11,000 set up in his name to give financial Serino raised two children, Timothy and Linda (now Mrs. Joseph Dowd), all of the Institutionalized Elderly. Re- AARP Chapter Posts in donations from those who could support to area high-school students Westfield. Before his retirement, Carl, along with his brother, Bill, operated cently appointed by Governor Chris not attend and $15,000 at the actual who plan to attend the University of Villane & Sons, Inc., a local construction firm founded by his father, Dominick, Christie, Mr. McCracken will pro- Trip to Showboat fundraiser). “To hear from many of Delaware (his alma mater.) in 1950. Joan and Carl are active members of the Westfield Lions Club and the vide an overview of what senior citi- Deutscher Club of Clark. AREA – Rahway’s AARP chapter the guests, as they were leaving the The next scholarship dinner/ zens can expect from the state. will hold its monthly trip to Atlantic banquet hall, that they couldn’t wait fundraiser is planned for the fall of The highlight of the Annual City’s Showboat Casino next Thurs- for the next fundraiser, was a true 2013. For information regarding the Awards Luncheon is the honoring of day, May 3. The cost is $24 with a testament to the Foundation’s mis- foundation and photos from the Golden Agers Reveal Trip senior volunteers. Nominated by $25 cash voucher. The bus will leave sion. Gregg’s vision is stronger than March 31 fundraiser, visit their clubs for dedicated service, at 8:30 a.m. and return at 6:30 p.m. To ever,” read a statement from the Foun- greggclynefoundation.com or e-mail eight volunteers will be recognized. reserve a spot, call Irene at (732) 499- dation following the event. [email protected]. To Broadway’s George M. “Each year our seniors look forward 7740. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch and fun activity trips are available to Plains Golden Agers Club has everyone. For membership details, call The Chelsea at Fanwood presents Mr. Banks to Lead St. Paul’s planned a trip to the Westchester Jean DeTore at (908) 889-4121. Trip Broadway Theatre on Wednesday, details are available by calling Mary June 13, for a presentation of the De Jesso at (908) 654-4512. FAMILY FUN DAY! Annual Spring Concert musical George M., which recounts th WESTFIELD – Charles M. Banks, St. Paul’s. the life of composer and entertainer JCC to Screen Films SATURDAY, April 28 Sacred Choral Music conductor and Sponsored by the Friends of Music George M. Cohan. organist at St. Paul’s Episcopal at St. Paul’s, this year’s event will The show features such songs as At Rialto Theatre 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Church, will step to the podium on feature Leonard Bernstein’s “Yankee Doodle Dandy,” “Give My WESTFIELD – The JCC of Cen- Sunday, May 6, at 7 p.m. to lead the Chichester Psalms plus a concert Regards to Broadway,” “You’re a tral New Jersey will screen two bo- Bring a blanket to our Parish Choir and members of the version of Samuel Barber’s Agnus Grand Old Flag” and “Over There,” nus films in its Jewish Film Festival back yard and enjoy: New Jersey Symphony Orchestra in among others. series this spring. Both films will Dei/Adagio for Strings. Also featured Music with their 26th Annual Spring Concert at under Mr. Banks’ direction will be Tickets are $68, which include the begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be shown t guest concert organist Andrew E. play; an elegant, three-course lunch at the Rialto Theatre in Westfield. Jammin Jenn Goodman Henderson in a rare performance of with a choice of six entrées, and the The first, Nicky’s Family, on Wednes- t4VQFS)FSPFYFSDJTFT with Enrico Bossi’s Concert Piece for bus ride from the Scotch Hills Coun- day, May 2, tells the nearly forgotten Tiny Tots Therapy Organ and Orchestra. try Club, which will depart that day at story of Nicholas Winton, an English- THE CHELSEA 9:30 a.m. All seats are front row from man who organized the rescue of 669 with yoga by St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is lo- t5SBORVJMJUZ T ANWOOD cated at 414 East Broad Street near stage. Payments due to venue request Czech and Slovak children just before Hope Weinstein A F Euclid Avenue in Westfield. Parking will be required by Thursday, May 3. the outbreak of World War II. 295 SOUTH AVENUE All are welcome to participate. The second film, Mabul (The Flood), Games! Prizes! Food! Crafts! in the area is free and concert attend- ANWOOD ees are invited to a gala reception in The Golden Agers Club year runs on Thursday, May 17, chronicles the F , NJ 07023 the parish hall following the event. from September to June. Club mem- lives of the dysfunctional Rosko family %POBUJPO3FRVFTUFE www.chelseaseniorliving.com For more information, call Mr. Banks bers meet weekly on Thursdays at 10 as mistakes of the past and sorrows of at (908) 232-8506, extension no. 17, a.m. at the Scotch Hills Country Club, the present are confronted. Please RSVP: 908-654-5200 or [email protected]. A located at Plainfield Avenue and Full ticket information is available donation of $15 at the door is sug- Jerusalem Road in Scotch Plains. at jccnj.org. Tickets are not available Proceeds benefit the Jersey Waves Special Olympics Team Charles Banks gested. Membership, theater, musical revues for purchase at the Rialto box office.

Liam’s Room would like to thank all of those involved in the planning of the annual Mini Olympics and Home Run Derby event.

Unfortunately, due to the weather, the event was rained out and will not be rescheduled this year.

We hope you will continue your support of Liam’s Room by making a contribution to offset the revenue lost and will allow us to continue our work planning for a 2nd Liam’s Room at another area hospital.

Donations can be made at www.liamsroom.org or PO Box 461,Westfield, NJ 07091 Thank You! Page 8 Thursday, April 26, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Harold Knox, 64, Administrative Asst. Prosecutor Supervised Multiple Units – Obituaries – POLICE BLOTTER Harold C. Knox, 64, of Scotch As a representative of the UCPO, he Plains passed away on Sunday, April often spoke before various groups Dr. Chester Lindsey, 82, Optometrist; Westfield Elizabeth following a motor vehicle 22, 2012, at Overlook Medical Cen- with eloquence and charm. Wednesday, April 18, Marvan stop on the 90 block of Portland Av- ter in Summit. Harold enjoyed golf, cooking, Lions Member and Former Councilman Palmer, 28, of Plainfield was arrested enue. She was processed and released Born and raised in Newark, he lived dancing (especially disco!) and trav- Dr. Chester R. Lindsey, 82, of Patricia; his son, Brad (and his wife, on a Fanwood warrant during a mo- after posting bail. in Rahway before mov- eling. He loved to enter- Fanwood passed away on Tuesday, Laura); his daughter, Patrice tor vehicle stop at North Avenue and Scotch Plains ing to Scotch Plains in tain and spend time with April 17, 2012, at JFK Eisenhower (and her hus- Charles Street. He was released after Tuesday, April 17, a resident of 1983. family and friends. Being Medical Center in band, Marc); his sister, posting $143 bail. Fieldcrest Drive reported that some- Mr. Knox graduated a fashionista, Harold loved Edison. Virginia Bates, and four Friday, April 20, Juan Giraldo, 25, time overnight someone broke the from Seton Hall Univer- his clothing. Born in Passaic, he grandchildren, Danica, of Elizabeth was arrested on an out- mirror on his motor vehicle, which sity in 1969 with a Bach- Mr. Knox is survived by lived in Hamilton Town- Bradford, Erik and Jack. standing Westfield warrant in the was parked in front of his house. elor of Arts degree in his beloved wife, Arlene ship before moving to A memorial visitation amount of $60 pursuant to a pickup at Tuesday, April 17, the manager of Political Science. He then M. Knox, and his daugh- Fanwood 54 years ago. was held on Monday, Kean University. He was transported a Route 22 restaurant reported that went on to obtain a Juris ter, Alexa. He will be sorely Dr. Lindsey was a vet- April 23, at the Memo- to police headquarters, processed and sometime overnight someone entered Doctorate in 1972 from missed by all. eran of the Korean War, rial Funeral Home, 155 released on posted bail. the establishment and removed a tele- Seton Hall University. The funeral will be at 9 having served with the South Avenue in Friday, April 20, Famitta Durham, vision, valued at approximately $500. He began his career in a.m. tomorrow, Friday, U.S. Navy. He received Fanwood. 24, of Newark was arrested on an According to police, entry was gained law as a law clerk for the April 27, from the Memo- his Doctor of Optometry In lieu of flowers, do- outstanding Westfield warrant in the by breaking the window with a brick. Hon. Sonia Morgan in rial Funeral Home, 155 and worked in Fanwood nations to the Fanwood amount of $500. Durham was picked Tuesday, April 17, Matthew Essex County in 1972. South Avenue in Fanwood, as an optometrist for 47 Lions Club would be ap- up at the Union Police Department, Bowen, 23, of Berkeley Heights was In 1973, he joined the Harold C. Knox followed by a Funeral Mass years prior to retiring in Dr. Chester R. Lindsey preciated. For additional transported to Westfield police head- arrested and charged with possession Union County at 10 a.m. at the Immacu- 2005. He was a member information or to sign the quarters, processed and released af- of suspected marijuana after a motor Prosecutor’s Office as an assistant late Heart of Mary Roman Catholic of the Fanwood Lions Club and had guestbook, visit ter posting bail. vehicle stop on Park Avenue. He was prosecutor. During his 30-year ca- Church, 1571 Martine Avenue in served as a councilman in Fanwood. www.fanwoodmemorial.com. Saturday, April 21, Jose Pazmino, transported to police headquarters, reer with the UCPO, he worked in Scotch Plains. Interment will follow He also enjoyed farming. April 26, 2012 28, of Dunellen was arrested on sus- processed and released. nearly every section of the office. at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East He is survived by his loving wife, picion of driving while intoxicated Tuesday, April 17, Kyle Santoro, Under his direction, the Child Abuse Hanover. Visitation will be today, (DWI) pursuant to a motor vehicle 19, of South Plainfield was arrested Unit was created as well as the Drug Thursday, April 26, from 3 to 8 p.m. stop at Central Avenue and Wyoming and charged with possession of sus- Court. He served as Administrative In lieu of flowers, donations may Linda Enes Kasselman, 55, Resident Street. He was transported to police pected marijuana after a motor ve- Assistant Prosecutor under John H. be made in Harold’s name to the headquarters, processed and released hicle stop on Ashbrook Drive. He Stamler. He supervised the Homi- Scotch Plains Rescue Squad, P.O. Of Westfield; Rehabilitation Counselor to a responsible adult. was transported to police headquar- cide Unit, the Arson Unit, the Envi- Box 325, Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 Linda Enes Kasselman, 55, member of the Ridglea Presbyte- Saturday, April 21, Ronald Cleeve, ters, processed and released. ronmental Unit, the Family Court or the Christian Foundation for Chil- passed away on Monday, April 16, rian Church from 1981 to 1993. 44, of Roselle Park was arrested in Tuesday, April 17, Daniel Kalisky, Unit, the Economic Crimes Unit, the dren and Aging, 1 Elmwood Avenue, 2012, at her residence in Westfield. After her move to Dallas, Linda Tamaques Park and charged with 30, of Fanwood was arrested after a Forfeiture Unit and the Special Pros- Kansas City, KS 66103. For addi- Linda was born in Summit, N.J. joined the Preston Hollow Presby- obstruction of justice and disorderly motor vehicle stop on Park Avenue ecutions Unit. Additionally, he was tional information or to express con- and raised in Fanwood and terian Church and also became a conduct. According to police, Cleeve on an outstanding $290 warrant is- an instructor at the John H. Stamler dolences, please visit Westfield. As a toddler, she lived in member of the Dallas Newcomers was advised to remove his motor sued by the Union Court. He was Police Academy on the subjects of www.fanwoodmemorial.com. Club. vehicle from a grass area at the park, transported to police headquarters, April 26, 2012 France for two years. She gradu- child abuse and search and seizure. ated with honors from Westfield Following her divorce, Linda re- at which time he began screaming processed and released. High School in 1974 and was a turned to Westfield. She worked in profanities at the officer in the pres- Wednesday, April 18, a student at Joanne C. Lesiewicz, 63, Art Instructor; member of the Honor Society. Af- a retail position at J. Winthrop and ence of children and adults, while Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School ter receiving a degree in psychol- Co. and as a receptionist in a chiro- also refusing to remove his vehicle. reported that he left his phone, val- Enjoyed Friends, Travel and Gardening ogy from Wittenburg University in practic practice. He was processed and released on his ued at approximately $400, in his bag Joanne C. Lesiewicz, 63, of Edenton, preceded in death by her twin brother, 1978, where she graduated summa Linda was the beloved daughter own recognizance. during class and that when he re- John Helb. cum laude and was a member of the of the late Ralph Carlton Enes, and Saturday, April 21, a resident of the turned the phone was gone. N.C. passed away on Saturday, April Thursday, April 19, a resident of 21, 2012, at home with her family by Surviving are her husband, Don Honor Society, Linda attended is survived by her mother, Jean; her 700 block of Willow Grove Road her side. She had lost her three-year Lesiewicz; her sons, Jason Bigden Xavier University, working on her brothers, David and Robert; her reported an act of criminal mischief. Warren Street reported that some- and wife, Robyn, of Jersey City, N.J. Masters in Clinical Psychology. She niece, Rose, and nephew, Sean. The victim’s motor vehicle was dam- time overnight someone entered his struggle with brain cancer. unlocked motor vehicle, which was Joanne was born, raised, educated and Brian Bigden and wife, Jodi, of then worked as a counselor at Linda loved God, family and ani- aged while parked in the street. The and had her teaching career in New Murray Hill, N.J., and her brother, Middletown Mental Health Ser- mals. She was an avid reader and automobile had its rear window parked in his driveway, and removed James Helb, and family of North vices. enjoyed nature, traveling, theatre, smashed out with an unknown ob- multiple pieces of fishing equipment Jersey. The daughter of the late worth approximately $300. Vincent and Virginia Helb, she was Caldwell, N.J. In 1981 Linda married Conrad movies and watching TV. ject. The approximate total damage raised in West Orange, obtained her Friends may join the family on Kasselman and moved to Fort She made the decision to save sustained was $500. Thursday, April 19, Alexander Monday, April 30, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Worth, Tex. and then to Dallas in lives and help others through organ Saturday, April 21, a resident of the Goodson, 40, of Newark was arrested Bachelor of Art Education degree at after a motor vehicle stop on Route Montclair State and taught art in sev- the Miller Funeral Home & Crema- 1993. and tissue donation. 300 block of Orenda Circle reported eral districts, primarily Westfield, for tory, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton, Linda was active in various vol- A Service of Remembrance will being the victim of a theft. Someone 22 on an outstanding $1,100 warrant N.C. A gathering to celebrate her life unteer programs growing up. While be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, unknown accessed the victim’s fi- issued by the Scotch Plains Court. He 25 years. She received her Master of was transported to police headquar- Education and Master of Fine Arts will be held the following day at her a member of The Presbyterian April 28, 2012, at The Presbyterian nances and removed $5,282.61. degrees from Kean University, all home. Church in Westfield, she helped in Church in Westfield in the Parish Saturday, April 21, a resident of the ters, processed and released. Memorial contributions may be the church daycare program. At House Chapel, located at 140 Moun- 600 block of Carleton Road reported Saturday, April 21, a resident of while teaching and raising her two Mountain Avenue reported that some- sons in North Plainfield. In nearly a made to the Edenton-Chowan Food Wittenburg, Linda participated in tain Avenue. Private interment will being the victim of a theft. Someone decade of retirement, she enjoyed Pantry, 1370 N. Broad Street, the Upward Bound Program, help- be in The Revolutionary Cemetery unknown stole a black iPad and a pair time overnight someone entered her Edenton, N.C. 27932. ing students of troubled homes to of Westfield. of glasses from the victim’s home. unlocked motor vehicle, which was her many friends, travels to Europe, parked in the street, and removed a using her artistic talents in her art Online condolences may be made succeed in their pre-college aca- Arrangements are by Gray Fu- The total value of the theft was $1,200. work and devoting many hours to by visiting www.millerfhc.com. demic preparation. neral Directors of Westfield. Visit Monday, April 23, Joseph Mutz, 24, GPS unit worth approximately $150. April 26, 2012 During her years in Fort Worth, grayfuneralhomes.com to offer con- of Westfield was arrested after turning Sunday, April 22, Isabel Gomez, 21, developing her acres of gardens of of Berkeley Heights was arrested for roses, daylilies and Irises. Linda was certified and licensed by dolences. himself in at police headquarters on an In addition to her parents, she was the State of Texas for alcohol treat- In lieu of flowers, donations may outstanding Fanwood warrant in the urinating in public after an officer pulled ment and drug rehabilitation coun- be made to the Westfield Rescue amount of $130. He was processed and into a Park Avenue restaurant and ob- seling. She was employed by the Squad or the American Heart Asso- released after posting bail. served Gomez allegedly relieving her- Shick Shadel Hospital. She was a ciation. Monday, April 23, Charlie Craddock, self. She was transported to police head- Westfield Library to Offer April 26, 2012 56, of Plainfield was arrested at quarters, processed and released. Plainfield police headquarters on an Mountainside Edwin H. Adam, 86, Business Owner; outstanding Westfield warrant in the Friday, April 13, a resident of Ridge ‘Afternoon with the Oboe’ amount of $1,878. He was processed Drive reported that he was driving on WESTFIELD – The Westfield at McGill University, Lucien Served Under Patton in World War II and, unable to post bail, was turned Short Drive when he ran over some- Memorial Library will present “An Debary at the Paris Opera, and at Edwin H. Adam, 86, died on wife, Linda); two daughters, Ellen over to the Union County jail. thing that became lodged under his Afternoon with the Oboe” on Sat- l’Ecole Normale de Musique de Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at Over- Ferraro (and her husband, Joseph) Fanwood vehicle. According to police, the vic- urday, May 5, at 2 p.m., featuring Paris. look Medical Center in Summit. and Amy Werkheiser (and her hus- Sunday, April 15, a resident of the tim was able to remove a water cap, Frederick Katzenberg on the oboe Mr. Leibowitz writes, records and Born in Plainfield, he was a life- band, David); nine grandchildren, 100 block of Westfield Road reported which caused damage to the under- and Lonnie Leibowitz on the key- performs in various musical genres. long resident of Scotch Plains and a Lisa Bruno, Kelly Bloch, Bradford his identity was stolen and used in carriage. New Jersey American Wa- board. This program will take place He has released three critically ac- graduate of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Adam, Amanda Sonnenberg, California to open up utility accounts. ter has replaced the cap. in the library’s Meeting Room. claimed CDs as jazz pianist/com- High School. Rebecca and Jonathan Adam, Carly, Wednesday, April 18, Marian Tuesday, April 17, a resident of Mr. Katzenberg and Mr. Leibowitz poser/arranger and performs in pub- Mr. Adam was a veteran of World Kelsey and Alexander Werkheiser, Delara, 25, of Union was arrested on Peachtree Lane reported that she re- will play music by J.S. Bach, Saint- lic as a jazz pianist with various War II, having served under General and four great-grandchildren, Tho- active warrants out of Westfield and ceived multiple calls from an Asian Saëns, Cimarosa, Debussy and Duke ensembles or solo. Last summer, George S. Patton. He fought in the mas, Luke, Michael and Sophia. male who stated that he worked with Ellington. They also will perform his song “Love is Everything,” re- Battle of the Bulge and liberated con- The funeral was held on Monday, Memorial Day Parade the Department of the Treasury and music from the Baroque, Classical, corded in a classic pop rock vein, centration camps in Germany. April 23, from the Memorial Funeral Plans Are Underway repeatedly asked for the victim’s bank Romantic and 20th-century periods, was heard on radio stations across He was the owner of Hickory Gour- Home, 155 South Avenue in account information. He said he as well as swing tunes, bossa nova the nation. met Caterers in Plainfield, Piscataway Fanwood. A Funeral Mass followed WESTFIELD – Plans for the an- needed it so he could transfer $7,000 and ballads. This program will be free and and Ocean Beach for many years at the Immaculate Heart of Mary nual Westfield Memorial Day Parade into the account. According to po- Mr. Katzenberg’s oboe solo con- open to Westfield Memorial Library before retiring in 2003. Mr. Adam Roman Catholic Church in Scotch are underway. The parade, scheduled lice, the victim declined to give the cert career is based in eastern New and MURAL cardholders. MURAL was a member of the American Le- Plains. Interment with military hon- for Monday, May 28, will feature suspect the information, at which time York, New Jersey and Connecticut, cardholders belong to libraries that gion in Piscataway, the Knights of ors took place at Hillside Cemetery opening ceremonies at the Veterans the caller directed several profanities where he has performed in halls, are part of the Middlesex Union Columbus in Scotch Plains and the in Scotch Plains. Memorial Monument beginning at 9 towards her. theaters, museums, churches and Reciprocal Agreement Libraries. To VFW in South Plainfield. For additional information or to a.m. Participants in this parade are Tuesday, April 17, a resident of libraries. He also has toured west- see if a library participates, check His wife, Mary Ellen, predeceased sign the guestbook, visit required to assemble in the Lord & Locust Avenue reported that some- ern New York and Washington D.C., the Westfield Memorial Library him in 1995. www.fanwoodmemorial.com. Taylor (West) parking lot at 8 a.m. one attempted to gain entrance to his and has given a recital at the website, wmlnj.org. To register for Surviving are two sons, Barry (and April 26, 2012 All Westfield and Mountainside residence by prying open a side door. Moravian College Music Institute. the program, visit wmlnj.org and his wife, Lesley) and Donald (and his organizations are invited to march in According to police, entry was not Mr. Katzenberg is a graduate of click on the Online Calendar or call this year’s tribute to veterans who gained and the incident is under in- the Mannes College of Music, where (908) 789-4090, option 0. The li- made the supreme sacrifice fighting vestigation. he studied oboe with Lois Wann. brary is located at 550 East Broad for freedom. Friday, April 20, a resident of Wood Earlier, he studied with Dale Hunter Street. The parade committee urges orga- Valley Road reported that someone IN SESSION nizations or individuals to march in entered the residence by prying open the parade, sponsor a wreath to be a window and, once inside, removed placed at the monument or to make a multiple pieces of jewelry. Nature Can Enhance Mood financial contribution to the parade committee to help offset the costs of Young Adults Offered Gray Funeral Homes And Encourage Fresh Start running the event. The committee also is requesting Free Grief Support Since 1897 information about any Westfield or WESTFIELD – Imagine, A Cen- ter for Coping with Loss, located in By Carol Pedro, Exec. Dir. Youth & Family Counseling Service Mountainside residents who have family currently serving in/or recently Westfield, offers free, year-round returned from the Middle East. A peer grief support for young adults Ellen, a new client reaching out, de- life. Do you listen, and really listen, to the tribute is being planned. ages 18 to 30 who have had a parent, scribes herself as lonely and depressed. song of a bird or the wind through the This year’s parade route, after the sibling, relative or friend die. To She recently felt unmotivated and nega- trees? To be aware of such things is to opening ceremonies, will be straight register for a group, contact Imagine tive. What could be contributing to her quiet your mind and embrace the calming up East Broad Street, ending at Fairview at (908) 264-3100 or mood: possible environmental stressors power of nature. Cemetery. For more information, call [email protected], or visit such as work issues, family, finances? Nature awareness is a therapeutic mo- imaginenj.org. Ellen can’t identify anything significant. dality understanding and using the heal- Stan Cuba at (908) 233-2767. There are no real changes to note. Finally ing quality of nature. Known for centu- I ask, “What’s your typical day like? What ries, nature can aid in fulfilling self-aware- do you do? Do you choose to be happy?” ness, enhancing well-being and assisting Temple Plans Open House Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in We began to explore her daily routine of in relaxation. Even when you cannot be 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. coffee, newspaper and shower. The rest of outside in nature, nature visualization can Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the the day was chore filled: laundry, dusting, be used for reducing stress, relaxing and For Religious School May 6 personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or groceries. Two days a week, she works coping with life’s pressures. You can vi- cremation. part-time at a local store and seems to feel sualize a place in nature in your mind at FANWOOD – Temple Sholom, a live a meaningful Jewish life. better on working days. Ellen walks to any time of the day. You can choose to Reform Jewish congregation in The open house will be held in Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home work and takes her time on nice days. I ask, visualize a stream, mountains or beach or Fanwood/Scotch Plains, will hold the lobby of Union Catholic High “What brings you pleasure in your day?” the ripple of a lake’s surface to turn your 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. “Pleasure…” she scoffs…“Nothing.” I be- day around. Ellen seemed apprehensive an open house for its religious School, located at 1600 South Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 gan to explain: we can choose how our day but we created a treatment plan that in- school on Sunday, May 6, from Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. will go. We can have a new start at any cluded daily walks to the park and 15 10:30 a.m. to noon. Attendees are asked to enter through NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 minute. Even a bad day can be turned minutes of quiet time outside just sitting Participants will have an oppor- the main entrance or through the (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 around. We choose happiness. Ellen was and being aware of nature. Ellen agreed to tunity to learn about the back corner door nearest the large resistant and pessimistic about this idea. I try visualization exercises and we would congregation’s grant-winning fam- parking lot. Children are welcome, suggested some small changes that may work on this together in future sessions. ily track curriculum, meet Director and school-age children may sit in John-Michael “J.M.” Jones help: Take a walk every day. Don’t ignore “Nature cures – not the Physician.” of Education Michelle Shapiro on age-appropriate classes. N.J. Lic. #4869 the gifts of the day…the sunshine, the birds Hippocrates Abraham and become acquainted For more details or to respond, con- singing, the smell of spring in the air. * * * Director Spring is particularly helpful in this Carol M. Pedro is a licensed therapist with the Hebrew school program. tact Membership Chairwoman Ellen process of a New Beginning. This time of at Youth and Family Counseling Service, The temple’s philosophy is to en- Wolff at [email protected] www.grayfuneralhomes.com year brings the magic of nature, flowers 233 Prospect Street, Westfield, N.J.; (908) gage students and their families in a or Michelle Shapiro Abraham at blooming…quiet rains, milder tempera- 233-2042. Website: yfcsnj.org. dynamic learning environment, [email protected] or (908) 889- tures, kittens and bunnies starting new with the goal of inspiring them to 4900. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 26, 2012 Page 9 Florence Wetzel Quinnipiac Students Claim Top Prize at Competition Re-Releases Novel HAMDEN, Conn. - For the second MIC Project was launched in Spring By MARYLOU MORANO a man from Queens named Frank. consecutive year, a company from 2011 with students from the Schools Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Anyone who has ever been on a the Media Innovation Collaborative of Business and Communications. blind date can feel the pain, yet see (MIC Project) claimed Best Venture The class is an opportunity for stu- WESTFIELD — “Madeline: A Enterprise in the Connecticut Colle- dents to establish interdisciplinary Novel of Love, Buddhism, and the humor. It is like you are there, at the next table, overhearing their con- giate Business Plan Competition at teams and create a sustainable and Hoboken” by former Westfield resi- the New Haven Lawn Club on April profitable media product, service or dent Florence Wetzel, has been rein- versation. At 473 pages, Wetzel’s book is a 20. entity with innovative business mod- carnated. Qustir, a company conceived by els, content and design. This Wetzel recently re-released the long one. But the story moves fast and the pages turn quickly. sophomore Thomas Nassr and se- semester’s MIC Project presentations book, which was originally published niors John Healy and Michael Nanna will be held Thursday, May 3, from in 2003, in both paper and e-book The author’s knowledge of Hoboken, where she lived from 1986 of Westfield, won $5,000 for the Best 6-8 p.m. in the Mancheski Executive format. Venture Enterprise, outlasting more Seminar Room. The class’ finalists It is the story of 27-year-old to 1990, runs true. “That was a very particular time in than 50 companies in this spring’s will present in front of a panel of Madeline Boot, a writer who longs event sponsored by the Entrepreneur- judges for a $2,000 prize. The event for spiritual centeredness after read- Hoboken’s history; the gentrification hadn’t taken over completely, and it ship Foundation. is open to the public. ing Thomas Merton. Entries were from 11 different When Madeline’s six-month, self- was still possible for artists to live there,” explained Wetzel, who added Connecticut colleges and universi- imposed spiritual retreat of juice fasts, ties. Qustir is a mobile application meditation, and solitary living in a that during this time period, Hoboken had a vibrant music scene as well as that allows consumers to earn dis- small Jersey shore community back- counts at stores through a personal- fires, she returns to Hoboken and many art galleries. The Tibetan Bud- VENTURE ENTERPRISE…Qustir, a company conceived by Quinnipiac dhist influence that runs throughout ized bar code, while also having the Sullivan Inducted into resumes living with her sister and sophomore Thomas Nassr and seniors John Healy and Michael Nanna of opportunity to share coupons of their brother-in-law. “Madeline” is also the result of Westfield, won $5,000 for the Best Venture Enterprise. Pictured, left to right, Honor Society Wetzel’s own experience. are: Michael Nanna, John Healy and Thomas Nassr. favorite promotions to their friends. On the rebound from her “reli- Companies advertise through Qustir HAMDEN, Conn. - Daniel Sullivan gious phase,” Madeline reenters the While she was writing the book, Wetzel was reading books and listen- because of the effectiveness, sim- of Westfield, and a junior at world of temporary employment, up- plicity, and value as opposed to other Quinnipiac University, was inducted and-coming rock stars, and the music ing to tapes by the great Tibetan Bud- Reading is good for you! dhist nun Pema Chödrön. Wetzel was media based advertisements. The into Beta Gamma Sigma, the interna- scene that defined Hoboken in the company finished second in the En- tional business honor society for un- late 1980s. influenced by Chödrön’s ideas, especially those about how we guard our trepreneurship Foundation’s fall event dergraduate and graduate programs It is also a world of romance, sex, Adams Graduates this past November. that are accredited by the AACSB rejected manuscripts, and a healthy hearts, and how it’s often the painful things in our lives that open us up. From Flagler College Qustir joins My Kiducation (Ven- International on April 11. dose of Scrabble playing. ture, 2011) as winners of this presti- To be eligible for induction, stu- But mostly, “Madeline” is a story Ms. Wetzel is the author of “Perry ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - Carolyn Robinson: The Traveler,” a biogra- Adams, of Mountainside, gradu- gious competition. Snippet, a digital dents must be ranked in the top 10 about love, and how it transforms us visual portfolio that connects em- percent of their junior or senior class and helps us grow. phy of jazz artist Perry Robinson, as ated with a bachelor of arts degree well as the novels, “Mrs. Papadakis” from Flagler College. Adams was ployers and would-be employees, or the top 20 percent of their master’s Inspired in part by Jane Austen’s received $25,000 in seed money this class. In addition, they must also “Emma,” “Madeline” gives its read- and “Aspasia.” one of approximately 386 Flagler Her most recently published novel, seniors at the spring commence- winter through the TechStart Fund, maintain a grade point average that is ers a refreshing new take on that age- rounding out three companies from above 3.75. This is the highest honor old enigma: Why does love always “Dashiki,” is a murder mystery that ment ceremony held April 21 at the exposes a side of the jazz world rarely www.goleader.com St. Augustine Amphitheatre. the MIC Project which received fund- business students at Quinnipiac can seem to make an appearance in the ing to start media businesses. The earn. most unexpected places? seen. Wetzel’s writing style is easy and Wetzel also recently self-published The Law Offices Of conversational, her scenes realistic. a collection of poems, called “Elvis OWEN BRAND She does more than bring the reader in the Morning: Poems and Tales.” to her characters; she brings her Both formats of “Madeline” are ML# 222999 Lisa M. Black, LLC characters to the reader. published by iUniverse and can be 223 Elmer Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 One example of this is found in purchased by logging onto Your Hometown Chapter 5, “Blind Date.” As part of www.iuniverse.com. 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The Family Law Department of MAY 2012 EVENTS AT THE WESTFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. Presents 550 East Broad Street, Westfield 908.789.4090 www.wmlnj.org Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Friday and Saturday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Sunday 1 - 5:00 pm Closed on Sunday beginning May 27. Closed May 28 for Memorial Day PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS (Check website for registration information) 5/1 7:00 pm Gayle Lemmon: Dressmaker of Khair Khana (Town residents only)

5/3 10:00 am E-reader workshop for Kindle users only (WML cardholders only)

5/4 1:30 pm TGIF! River Cruises of Europe (video) I firmly believe that delivery of optimal 5/5 2:00 pm Oboist Frederick Katzenberg & Lenny Leibowitz on keyboard

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PUBLICATION Temple Sholom Invites All Westfield Hadassah Plans To Casino Night Benefit ‘Celebration of the Arts’ FANWOOD – Temple Sholom of kets filled with hundreds of dollars WESTFIELD – The Westfield Fanwood/Scotch Plains invites mem- worth of fun items and gift cards. Chapter of Hadassah will present bers of the community to join in the Also included in the evening’s “Celebration of the Arts 2012” on fun at its Casino Night benefit event, festivities will be a live auction for Sunday, May 6, at 2:30 p.m. at the which will take place on Saturday, items and services such as tickets Maplewood Country Club. May 12, at 7 p.m. at the temple. to see the New York Yankees, pri- Amanda Friss of Westfield will be The evening’s activities will in- vate cooking classes, babysitting presented with the 2012 Hadassah clude such popular games as rou- and professional home organizing. Leadership Award. Ms. Friss is a life- lette, poker and blackjack, as well as Refreshments will be included in the time member of Hadassah, as is her auctions for goods and services. All ticket price. To purchase tickets or ob- daughter, Julia. She has been involved funds raised will be used for Temple tain more information, visit in the Westfield chapter for about 12 Sholom’s multiple community, edu- sholomnj.org, e-mail years and has held many positions in cational and religious programs. [email protected] or call (908) 889- the organization. Tickets are $36 for $100 worth of 4900. Temple Sholom is located at the Ms. Friss has served as co-leader casino chips. Chips may be used for Fanwood Presbyterian Church, 74 South of the young women’s division of the gambling and to buy tickets to enter Martine Avenue in Fanwood. Attendees Westfield chapter and has organized an end-of-the-evening raffle for are asked to enter through the door on many of its fund-raising activities, prizes, including themed gift bas- Marian Avenue marked Temple Sholom. A NIGHT AT THE CASINO…It has become a tradition for Temple Sholom including tennis events, cooking classes and movie nights. She also Rabbi Joel Abraham to attend Casino Night in a tuxedo. Temple Sholom of Amanda Friss SP-F PTA Council Sets Anti-Bullying Seminar Fanwood/Scotch Plains will hold its Casino Night on Saturday, May 12, begin- has written the newsletter for the ning at 7 p.m. at the temple, located at the Fanwood Presbyterian Church at 74 young women’s division. Breast Cancer three-day walk. SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD - The program will begin with an South Martine Avenue in Fanwood. To purchase tickets or for more information, She recently returned to school to The “Celebration of the Arts” will The Scotch Plains-Fanwood PTA overview of the new legislation re- visit sholomnj.org, e-mail [email protected] or call (908) 889-4900. receive certification as a teacher. Cur- feature music by Q.E.D. Jazz, a con- Council is proud to bring you a pro- garding the act of bullying in the rently she is substitute teaching in temporary jazz group. The nucleus of gram for parents, teachers and care- schools. We will then move to de- Westfield, Garwood and Scotch Q.E.D. is composed of three seasoned takers of all school age children and scribe the programs already in place Library Slates Music Events; Plains-Fanwood schools. Ms. Friss local musicians whose repertoire in- teens. It will be held on Thursday, in the schools and plans for the fu- and her three children are members cludes jazz standards, Latin and con- May 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Scotch ture. Participants will then be invited of Temple Emanu-El in Westfield, temporary tunes. Sylvia and Howard Plains-Fanwood High School Audi- to participate in small groups, based Antique Appraisal in May where she has participated in social Cohen of Westfield have underwritten torium. upon three age levels. This unique GARWOOD – The Garwood Pub- 9, at 7 p.m. And on Wednesday, May action projects, including a trip to the musical portion of the program. Scheduled to speak are: Superin- opportunity provides each person a lic Library, located at 411 Third Av- 23, Keith Lewis and James Power New Orleans to help the local resi- For additional information about tendent of School Dr. Margaret small group setting where examples enue, will hold two musical events will present their film, A lesson in A dents rebuild after Hurricane Katrina. this event, call Geralyn Lichtenstein Hayes; District Anti-Bullying Coor- of anti-bullying tactics will be given and one antique appraisal during the Cappella, also at 7 p.m. This one- Ms. Friss has also completed the Avon at (908) 654-5855. dinator- Cailyn Taggart; Speaker- specific to that age group and then month of May. hour documentary will demonstrate Sara Wasserman of SJW Consulting; chance to ask questions. Charles and Pamela Horner will how this type of music played a Speaker Connie Palmer of Resolve RSVPs are appreciated but not re- continue their series on the history crucial role in the development of JCC Reveals May Programs and Speaker Cathy Cleary of Green quired and should be directed to Lisa of doo-wop with part two of “The popular music, yet has not received Dot Dunlap at [email protected]. Jersey Groups” on Wednesday, May the accolades it deserves. After the screening, Mr. Lewis and For Older Americans Month Mr. Power will be present to talk SCOTCH PLAINS – In honor of popular songs from around the world about why they made the film and Older Americans Month, the Jewish in a program sponsored by the why they feel this musical art form is Community Center (JCC) of Cen- Westfield Foundation. so important to the music industry. tral New Jersey’s Adult Enrichment Next up will be “How Not to Act On Monday, May 14, at 6:30 p.m., Department will offer a variety of Like a Little Old Lady” on Wednes- representatives from Winterhill An- programming for senior citizens in day, May 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. tiques of Scotch Plains will be on May. The theme for this year’s Older Author Mary McHugh will lead a hand to appraise items brought by Americans Month is “Never Too Old humorous and entertaining discussion, members of the public. Each person to Play.” The JCC is located at 1391 sponsored by BrightStar Lifecare. attending is limited to three items Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. Finally, Ornamental Variation, a that they can carry in to the library. Kicking off the month will be Fa- live performance by a string quartet, At this event, coins and jewelry will vorite Songs, on Wednesday, May 2, sponsored by the Westfield Founda- not be appraised. As space is lim- from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., sponsored by tion, will be featured on Tuesday, Sweet Sixteen ited, early registration is requested. the Bouer family in honor of their May 22, from 10 to 11:15 a.m. The Garwood Public Library is mother. Seniors also can enroll in “Intro- located at the back of the Lincoln Historical impressionist Peter duction to Art for Adults,” a weekly Have your Sweet 16 Party at The James Ward Mansion! School complex, at the corner of Third Small, a former history teacher, will class beginning Tuesday, May 1, and Avenue and Walnut Street. Registra- bring President Franklin Delano running through Tuesday, June 5, tion for these events can be made in Roosevelt to life, complete with a and “Hands on Digital Photography THE JAMES WARD MANSION person at the library, by calling (908) question-and-answer session, dur- for Adults” on Sunday, May 20, and 789-1670 or at the interactive calen- ing an appearance on Monday, May Sunday, June 3. 8JUIPOFFWFOUBUBUJNFBOEPOFFWFOUBEBZ dar page found at the library’s website, 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Precious All of these programs are open to youseemore.com/garwood. Hands Homecare Agency will spon- the community. Cost information can “Make Our Mansion Your Mansion”JTBOPČFSZPVDBOOPUSFGVTF Library hours are Monday through sor this program. be found at jccnj.org. For more in- Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays, 9 International singer and musician formation, contact Barbara Weisbart, ćF+BNFT8BSE.BOTJPOt&BTU#SPBE4USFFUt8FTUĕFME /+tt a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays, 9 a.m. Harry Covner will present Sing-A- adult enrichment director, at (908) www.jameswardmansion.com to 1 p.m. The e-mail address for the Long on Tuesday, May 8, from 10 to 889-8800, extension no. 207, or library is [email protected]. 11:15 a.m. He will entertain with [email protected].

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He is a patient’s best friend. noted Kirk Tice, Chief Executive Of- recognized as a 2012 “Super Law- member of the American Trial Law- “Our Pet Therapy program has been ficer of RWJ Rahway. “At the end of yer,” a rating service of outstanding yers Association, the National Em- in place for nearly 15 years, and we their one or two hours of volunteer lawyers who have attained a high ployment Lawyers’ Association, the continue to be impressed with its time, they know they’ve helped some degree of peer recognition and pro- National Employment Lawyers’ As- benefits for our patients,” said John people who appreciate a moment or fessional achievement. This is the sociation of New Jersey and the New Catarino, recreation therapist with two away from their medical concerns.” seventh consecutive year that Mr. Jersey State Bar Association. He also RWJ Rahway. “Because hospital stays Approximately six dogs – from Resnick has received the honor. is a Bencher with the Sidney Reitman can feel isolating, RWJ Rahway’s Pet mixed breeds to Labradors and Mr. Resnick, who has practiced Labor and Employment Inn of Court, Therapy Program provides social in- Springer Spaniels – can be found law since 1979, focuses his work on and a member of the highly selective teraction, a welcome distraction and making the rounds at RWJ Rahway representing individual plaintiffs in International Network of Boutique a little normalcy for our patients.” four days a week. employment and discrimination Law Firms. The Pet Therapy Program at RWJ Robert Wood Johnson University cases. He has significant experience Mr. Resnick graduated from Bowl- Rahway involves a number of activi- Hospital Rahway is an acute-care com- in all aspects of employment law, ing Green State University with a ties. For some patients, it’s simply munity hospital providing a healthcare including discrimination, harassment, B.A. in Liberal Studies in 1974, and petting or cuddling the animals, which continuum that includes services such employment contracts and severance received his J.D. from Western New studies show helps reduce blood pres- as 24-hour emergency care, a sub- agreements, wage and hour cases, England School of Law in 1978. He sure and stress. Pets also perform tricks acute rehabilitation unit called Care retaliation and whistleblower claims, is licensed to practice law in New for patients, but primarily the pro- Connection, a joint replacement cen- and family and medical leave claims. Jersey, New York and the District of gram provides social interaction with ter, cardiac care, including cardiac Mr. Resnick is certified by the Su- Columbia. the pet owners. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN chances to catch him were slim. Eke record in the 4x400 at 3:20.03. The Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ran his leg in 4:17.3 former record of 3:20.9 was set by Top teams from North and Central “My coach told me to try to close it Rahway in 2009. Blue Devils Jake New Jersey converged on Gary Kehler on the first lap. I went out in at 61. I Vergara, Hay, Rob Ciardullo and Ja- Stadium in Westfield and proceeded like taking out the mile fast but not son Isbit crossed fourth at 3:27.82. to break 15 meet records at the Blue that fast. I like to feel the pain, but I Animashaun, Taylor McLaughlin Devil Classic Relays on April 21. The didn’t do that well,” Leahy said. and Zach Ghizzone at 2:51.34 in the Union Catholic Viking boys broke “We were happy he was out front. intermediate hurdles broke the meet three meet records and the Cranford He wanted to run like 4:12 or 4:13, record of 2:57.94 set by Union last Cougar girls broke one meet record. but he was way out there. He doesn’t year. Blue Devils Chris Jimenez, Mike Vikings Andrew Ghizzone (1200 run that many miles, so for him to be DePaolo and John Stelmach crossed meters), Mike DeAngelis (400), in front and not chasing guys was a fourth at 3:01.89. Cougars Chris Kenny Evely (800) and Allen Eke little different. Overall, our leadoff Witwick, Dan VanOstenbridge and (1600) broke Westfield’s 1996 meet was first. He ran 3:09. Our 400 leg James Budries crossed sixth at record of 10:26.8 in the distance ran 48.8, and we had a 2:01 in our 3:04.15, followed by Raiders Quincy medley relay (DMR) with a time of 8[00 leg]. We had the meet record by Sanchez, Zach Brencsons and Anto- 10:18.16. Blue Devils Matt Luppino, about nine seconds, so we are happy nio Casterlow, who had a fine time of Alex Hay, Kevin Ingram and Jack with it,” Viking Head Coach Mike 57.49. Leahy finished second at 10:32.86. McCabe said. “He wanted to get down to running DeAngelis, Darryl Costello, Oba close to 58. He said, ‘Coach I can go Eke had a substantial lead when he David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times got the baton from Evely, so Leahy’s Animashaun and Eke broke the meet CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 MINISTER OF DEFENSE…Goalkeeper Alex McHugh, No. 22, withstood a furious barrage of shots in the fourth quarter to allow the Blue Devils to scoot past the No. 3 Chatham Cougars, 9-8, at Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield on April 18. DeVITA, O’LEARY NET 3 GOALS EACH; BOHROD TWO No. 14 Blue Devil Laxers Jolt No. 3 Chatham Cougars, 9-8

By DAVID B. CORBIN Fritts, each made three saves. The a steal three minutes into the game, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times face-offs were 2-2 in the first quarter, and Cougar Dan Gill scored less than Offense became the 14th-ranked but the Cougars won the second quar- three minutes later. DeVita’s first goal Westfield High School boys lacrosse ter, 5-1, although strong intercepts came late in the first quarter as a team’s best defense for the first three by Christian Burgdorf and Nick result of Arnold’s intercept. quarters then goalkeeper Alex Arnold turned possession back to Kyle Howard-Johnson netted a pair McHugh withstood a furious barrage Westfield. of goals early in the second quarter to of shots in the fourth quarter to scoot The score was tied, 4-4, at halftime give the Cougars a 3-2 lead. DeVita, the Blue Devils past the No. 3 and senior attacker Paul DeVita on an assist from senior Jackson Chatham Cougars, 9-8, at Gary Kehler notched all three of his goals in the O’Leary, scored his second goal after Stadium in Westfield on April 18. half. it deflected off the far post. Sam Statistics were pretty much the “It’s really an exciting feeling. You Carson scored to make the score, 4-3, same in the first half, but the 6-1 Blue can’t really score when you don’t but DeVita, assisted by Arnold, stuffed Devils’ offense managed to keep the have the ball, so we tried to possess it. the net just before the half. ball out of the 7-2 Cougars’ hands the We had to keep going hard, and our “Jackson set me up with a nice majority of the time. Both teams had goalie saved us a lot in the fourth look for my second one then Nick fed 10 ground balls and took nine shots quarter,” DeVita said. me on the third one,” DeVita said. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times on goal, and both goalies, Blue Devil Midfielder Patrick Dyer scored Senior midfielder Ryan Bohrod got BEGINNING THE FINAL LEG…Blue Devil Kevin Ingram, left, receives the baton from Jason Isbit to begin the final leg Garrett Williamson and Cougar Corey Westfield’s first goal unassisted after CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 of the 4x800 at the Blue Devil Classic Relays on April 21. See more photos – www.goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports GREENE WINS AT 2ND SINGLES, MANCINI 3RD SINGLES Blue Devils Win 8th Straight UCT Tennis Championship

By DAVID B. CORBIN Elizabeth (E) took fifth at 25, fol- he lost to McDonald (NP), 6-4, 6-1. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times lowed by Oratory (O) at 19, Cranford Thompson and Rodgers met again Four sweeps in five years may have (C) with 18, Governor Livingston for a rematch of their duel meet show- been a definite consideration, since (GL) with 12, Johnson (J) at 9 and down, which Thompson had barely all five flights had Blue Devils as the Dayton (D) at 6. won on April 11, but their battle for top seed. The competition at first The battle for supremacy at first third place turned out to be a long singles was very stiff, but the Westfield singles turned out to be a wild one, war. Rodgers won the first set, 6-1, High School boys tennis team won but in the end, Jorge Del Rey (E) but Thompson came back to seize the four of those flights to capture its prevailed with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, victory second set, 6-3. With all the other eighth straight Union County Tour- over Max McDonald (NP). Blue Devil courts vacant, Rodgers endured a long nament (UCT) championship at Scott Thompson received a bye then third set but won, 7-5. Donald Van Blake Courts in Plainfield stopped Rob Millman (GL), 6-1, 6-2, “It was a very close and competi- on April 19. to advance to the semifinals where tive match. We play similar styles so The No. 11-ranked Blue Devils was defeated, 6-0, 6-4, by Del Rey. it was fun to play, because it was such finished with a total of 88, followed Raider Jeffrey Rodgers recorded a a battle. I played really well in the by Summit (S) at 64. New Provi- 6-1, 6-0, victory over Zac Corey (D) first set, and Scott played really well dence (NP) edged Scotch Plains- then defeated Liam Breen (O), 6-1, in the second set. The third set was Fanwood (SPF) 57-56 for third place. 6-2, in the quarterfinals. In the semis, CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times CLOSE CALL AT FIRST BASE…Blue Devil pitcher Mike Mondon fires to first baseman Mike Coletta in an attempt to pick off Highlander Ryan Place. Westfield defeated Governor Livingston, 5-2. MONDON SCATTERS 6 HITS, DEMERS RIPS 2 DOUBLES Blue Devils’ Insurance in 6th Topples Highlander Nine, 5-2

By DAVID B. CORBIN fered their first defeat at the bats of Mondon paid special attention to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mendham. Highlander leadoff hitter Tyler Martis Questions as to which baseball team “I knew after the last game when and power hitters Keith Skinner, is tops in Union County got even they lost to Mendham, they were Aaron Smith and Ryan Jennings. more interesting when the Westfield definitely vulnerable. They could be “I played with them pretty much High School Blue Devils plated a beat. Everybody was talking them my whole life growing up, so I knew pair of insurance runs in the bottom up, but I was ready to pitch against they were good hitters. I tried not to of the sixth inning then shut down the Governor Livingston, especially af- give them anything good at the plate, No. 6-ranked Governor Livingston ter that county game last year with mix in off-speed and fastballs to keep (GL) Highlanders in the seventh to the rough end. I just went out there to them guessing and make sure I don’t earn a 5-2 victory at Bob Brewster, leave everything on the field and get give up any big hits to not let the Sr. Field in Westfield on April 19. a win for our team,” Mondon said. game get out of hand,” Mondon said. Blue Devil senior Mike Mondon, “That’s a very solid team. They are “The guy who sets the table is who improved his record to 3-0, scat- very good all the way through their Martis, and we kept him off the bases. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times tered six hits over seven innings and lineup. They play well all the way. That was our approach, to keep him UNION COUNTY THIRD SINGLES CHAMPION…Blue Devil Max Mancini captured the third singles crown at the Union yielded one walk, while striking out It’s a good win for us,” Blue Devil off. It’s like with [James] O’Rourke. County Tournament in Plainfield on April 19. four Highlanders, who recently suf- Head Coach Bob Brewster said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 HIRING A TOP AGENT ISN’T EXPENSIVE…IT’S PRICELESS!

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PUBLICATION Fifteen Meet Records Get Shattered at the Blue Devil Classic Track & Field Relays CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 faster than that, and he dropped down leap was just a half an inch less than Blue Devils Brendan Dugan, during April, a lot of these relays are took fifth at 173-0. Cougar Kristen the 4x200 at 1:46.88. Simmons, Ward, to 57. He has been working really hard Green’s Cranford High School out- Ciardullo, Kyle Star and Vergara only two-man relays, so I have to VanBenschoten (107.5 – second best) Charles and DeVore crossed sixth in all year. I’m happy. He’s happy,” Raider door record leap of 42-9. crossed fourth in the 4x100 at 43.5. keep circulating one in and one out. and Summer Kortbaoui took second the 4x100 at 50.72, followed by Cou- Head Coach Rich McGriff said. “Last year, Reggie jumped 42-9. “Our handoffs were really smooth. On their first attempt here, Bry and in the discus with a distance of 189-1. gars Ashley McGuire, Hunter, “I remember last year, the person At the group meet, Adham went 42- It looks like the times were really Regine had broken the meet record VanBenschoten with the best toss of Shimonov and Van Horn at 51.05. who won states ran a 56. I took a lot 8.5 and was disappointed. Although well. We wanted to get in the low 43’s that Bry and Burke held, and they still 34-11.75 and Kortbaoui took second MEET RECORDS BOYS off in a space of three weeks, so I have he qualified for Meet of Champs, he today, because we have Penn [Re- had two jumps each. It’s fun to have in the shot put with a distance of 82- 4x400: Union Catholic (DeAngelis, a lot of time to get my time down. I wanted that record. Indoors, Adham lays] coming up next weekend, so we all three at counties. We are very 11.25. Raiders Renfree and Gordon Costello, Animishaun, Eke) 3:20.03 hope I can get 55,” Casterlow said. goes and jumps 43-9 for our indoor wanted to see how well we could do,” excited for that,” Coach Kane said. took sixth at 60-2. 4x800: Piscataway (Marcus Hatchett, Josh Kumat, Lance Weaver, Tim Ball) DePaolo with a height of 6-2 (tied school record. Today, he gets a 42-8.5 Dugan said. “My first jump was only 36, but we Raiders Justine Valdes, Devora 7:55.46 for best height) and DeClan and he says, ‘I still can’t get that The same foursome also finished beat the meet record. I jumped a 37 Ward, Dariana Devore and Erin Pierce DMR: UC (Ghizzone, DeAngelis, Evely, Fitzmaurice placed third in the high record.’ And Reggie has a big smile, seventh in the 4x200 with a time of on the second one. Regine did good took first in the sprint medley relay Eke) 10:18.16 jump with a total height of 11-10. pumping his fist, ” Cougar Head 1:31.64. Blue Devils John Kirna, Dan too,” Grant said. with a time of 4:16.64. Blue Devils Shuttle Hurdles: Franklin (Devon Jefferson, Marquis Harris, Markim Jimenez with a leap of 20-10.25 and Coach Peter Kane explained. Luzzi, Isbit and Ingram finished Grant’s personal best was 39-9 so Kaitlyn Johnson, Lily Burtness, Emily Ottley, Yakubu Ibrahim) 59.8 Fitzmaurice placed fifth in the long “We always compete. He pushes fourth in the 4x800 at 8:09.4. Raider she is just three inches shy of the McBain and Johanna Mermer fin- 4x400H: UC (Animashaun, McLaughlin, jump with a distance of 40-3. On me. I will definitely get back there,” Billy Castore with a shove of 49-8 magic mark of 40 feet. ished second in the DMR at 13:03.6. Z. Ghizzone) 2:51.34 April 10, Jimenez had a personal- McGuire said. (second best) and James Kaiser took “If I could jump 40, that would be Cougars Megan Byrnes, Jenna Long Jump: Sayreville (Emeka Eze, Dan Saxson) 42-10.5 best (PB) leap of 22 feet in the event, “I always like having my record, fourth in the shot put with a distance great, but I want to jump 39 again, so I Ellenbacher, Keara Reilly and Katia Triple Jump: Sayreville (Eze, Myles nearly nine inches better than his but Adham and I always like to com- of 90-2. Cougars McGuire and Rob can get used to it outdoors,” Grant said. Oltmann finished seventh at 13:22.58. Hartsfield) 89-5.5 previous PB. pete. If he gets the record, it’s fine, Kessler placed fifth in the javelin Coach Kane added, “That’s all the Johnson, Amanda Marcotullio, Ellie MEET RECORDS GIRLS “I had a good tailwind and I had a because we always battle with each with a distance of 278-9. talk! That’s all the talk! 40! 40!” Callinan and McBain crossed third in 4x100: Union (Haisha Bisilo, Fatimat good pop. Everything felt perfect. Last other. One thing, I have one more In the girls’ events, Cougar Bryanna Raiders Christine Miklas and Leah the 4x800 at 9:58.28. Burtness, Gabby Ayinde, Ennica Jacob, Jen Edobi) 48.48 night I was dreaming I was looking at year, so I can come back and get it,” Grant (37.5.5) and Regine Hunter Salituro placed sixth in the triple jump Stravach, Lauren Schmeider and 4x200: Union (same as above) 1:40.88 4x400: Union (same as above) 4:00.11 videos until 11:30 of just long jumps Green said. (35-11.75) broke the Cougars’ own with a distance of 65-1. Blue Devils Mermer crossed eighth at 10:25.8. 800: to prepare my self,” Jimenez said. Blue Devils Peter Fagan with the meet record of 67-10.75 (2011) in the Mai Devin and Alex Karpadia took Cougars Rebecca Shimonov, Shuttle Hurdles: Franklin (Opeyemi Cougars Adham McGuire with a top height of 14 feet and John triple jump by combining for a dis- fourth in the pole vault with a height Hunter, Megan Schetelich and Grant Osentuyi, Ashley Robinson, Aamira leap of 42-8.5 and Reggie Green at Stelmach took top honors in the pole tance of 73-5.25. The Cougars also of 16-0. finished second in the shuttle hurdles Muse, Danielle Delgado) 1:02.28 400H: Howell (Kendal Hand, Becky Adu, 40-8 placed third in the triple jump vault with a height of 26-6. Cougars have Gillian Burke when the event Blue Devils Meghan Reilly (113-11 at 1:04.5, followed by Raiders Salituro, Aly Moreland) 3:24.39 with a distance of 83.45, followed by Pat Lynch (13-6 – second best) and requires a threesome. – third best) and Christina Mosco took Kaitlyn Reilly, Najla Gilliam and High Jump: Franklin (Kyaira Wright- Fitzmaurice (41-4.5) and DePaolo Mike Helmstetter placed third at 24- “We are lucky to have three, and top honors in the javelin with a dis- Miklas at 1:07.05. Shimonov, Laura Harmon, Raven Thompson) 10-8 (40-7) at 81-11.5. Although he has 6, and Raiders Joe Desiato and Mike the biggest part in the equation is tance of 212-7. Raiders Sam Renfree Van Horn and Schetelich finished Long Jump: UC (Morgan McLaughlin, the school indoor record, McGuire’s Carlos tied for sixth at 19-0. Jasmine Holder) 33-1 PUBLIC NOTICE (117-8 – second best) and Lia Gordon fourth in the 400 hurdles at 3:31.15. Triple Jump: Cranford (Grant, Hunter) Raiders Amber Simmons, Ward, Chris- 73-5.25 TOWN OF WESTFIELD PUBLIC NOTICE tine Charles and DeVore took fifth in PLANNING BOARD TOWN OF WESTFIELD PUBLIC NOTICE SPRING SAVINGS! The Planning Board of the Town of ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Westfield, New Jersey will meet on May 7, TAKE NOTICE that an application has TOWN OF WESTFIELD Notice is hereby given that ORDINANCE 2012 in the Council Chambers at the Mu- CALL AND ASK ABOUT been made to the Municipal Clerk of the NO. 12-04-S nicipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Town of Westfield, 425 East Broad Street, An ordinance was introduced by the OUR MOVE-IN SPECIALS! Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to hear Westfield, New Jersey 07090, for A Place Town Council of the Town of Westfield on CALENDAR YEAR 2012 and consider the following appeal for pre- to Place Transfer (Expansion of Premises) April 24, 2012. 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This Ordinance shall take effect immedi- FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF major site plan approval with c variance The persons who hold an interest in this ately after final passage and publication as CURBING AND CONSTRUC- relief to install a handicap accessible ramp license are: Lina Ferraro-DiPietro, 300 required by law. TION OF NEW CURBING, AND from the Elm Street frontage to the front Roanoke Road, Westfield, New Jersey, Eleanor McGovern RECONSTRUCTION OF entrance of the building. The existing front 07090; Maria Ferraro-Murray, 947 Borough Clerk ROADWAY ON VARIOUS steps will be removed and reconstructed Sedgewick Court, Westfield, New Jersey 1 T - 4/26/12, The Times Fee: $16.83 STREETS AND THE APPRO- and the existing sign board and some 07090; Vincent Ferraro, 1141 Foothill Way, PRIATION OF MONIES NEC- windows on the front façade will be re- Mountainside, New Jersey 07092; PUBLIC NOTICE ESSARY THEREFOR. placed. 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Crescent to Coleman Place and First Street (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC Plans of the proposed licensed premises from Rahway Avenue to Hyslip Avenue fitness center, cyber-library and activities director who plans Variances, waivers or exceptions from MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) may be examined at the office of the Mu- with 100% of the final cost of the improve- certain site plan details or relief from re- *ADDENDUM TO REGULARLY community events. Garages and storage units available. nicipal Clerk. ment assessed by the Tax Assessor on quirements may be sought as appropriate. SCHEDULED MEETINGS* Objections, if any, should be made in lands specially benefited by the improve- Plans and application are on file in the writing to Claire J. Gray, Municipal Clerk of ment. TYPE OF MEETING: Executive Ses- office of the Town Engineer, 959 North the Town of Westfield, 425 East Broad This ordinance is scheduled for adop- sion Meeting Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and CALL NOW! 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By DAVID B. CORBIN you make an adjustment and move Ferraro (2 runs) and Natalie Tupper Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times on. After the first bad at-bat, you (RBI, run scored) each had two hits. Chaos overcame sanity and the re- make an adjustment and you move Sara Seitz and Aditi Jain each singled sult was a 15-10 slugfest, mixed with on. Today, we weren’t making ad- and scored once, and Elena Scarano a multitude of errors, that was sal- justments, and we weren’t trying to had an RBI single. vaged by the hosting Westfield High get better every at-bat, every pitch. “Today we had to hit the ball hard. School softball team on April 20. I’m not sure what we were trying to When we did, a credit to their pitch- Just one day earlier, the 10-2 Blue do,” Blue Devil Head Coach Caitlin ers, they didn’t walk a lot. They were Devils yielded eight runs in the first MacDonald said. right on the strike zone the whole inning to drop a 12-4 decision to the The Blue Devils banged the ball game. Bottom line is it was good that Cranford Cougars. hard but nobody more than Cali we came away with a win. They were “The good thing is we ended up Chambliss (4-for-5, 3 runs scored), great competition, but we got to do scraping up a win, but it was not who hammered a solo home run and better than that,” Coach MacDonald pretty. That’s for sure! I think it was added a three-run blast. Julia said. mental. We didn’t have the right atti- Criscuolo went 5-for-5 with a two- The Raiders totaled 11 hits and got tude coming into today. We lost yes- run homer and an RBI single. Shan- most of their production from the terday. We did make some physical non Schaefer rapped three singles, bottom of their order. Kelly Lapham Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times mistakes, but I am not allowing them had two RBI and scored four times. ripped a pair of singles and a double GETTING THE PUTOUT AT FIRST BASE…Blue Devil first baseman Audrey Peterson, left, makes the putout as Cougar to be physical. Those were mental Audrey Peterson (run scored) had a and scored twice. Mary Coloney went Kerry Wischusen, No. 18, hustles to the base. The Cougars defeated the Blue Devils, 12-4. mistakes, because after the first error, CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 pair of hits and three RBI. Chrissy SIRAGUSA TWO HRS, MORENO HR, SCHAEFER 2 RBI Cougars Plate Eight in First, Rap Softball Blue Devils, 12-4

By FRED LECOMTE something that they wanted to prove banged a two-run single, and Allison Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times to themselves; that they were the team Verrelli had a double and an RBI bunt An explosive hitting lineup and that they keep talking about and want single. Izzy Acton and Jess Casale effective pitching showcased the to be, so they made a little bit of a each had two hits and an RBI to lead strengths of the Cranford High School statement today. My team played re- the Cougars’ 14-hit attack. girls’ softball team when it scored ally well today,” said Cranford coach Blue Devil pitcher Shannon eight runs in the first inning to earn a Bob Bruno. Schaefer yielded eight runs in the 12-4 victory over Westfield in Julie Saragusa belted two home first inning but regained her control Westfield on April 19. runs and had four RBI in her four through the following five innings. “We knew that we had to hit the plate appearances. On the mound, Schaefer, who led the Blue Devils’ ball. We knew they were going to she yielded three earned runs on 12 12-hit offense, powered three hits play their outfield really deep, and hits, retired four batters and walked and two RBI. Natalie Tupper whacked we were thinking we would be able to one. Melissa Moreno also went 3- an RBI single, and Julia Criscuolo take some extra bases here and there, for-4, including a two-run homer and provided a run. Chrissy Ferraro, Elena but we were fortunate. The girls had an RBI single. Stephanie Bagniewski CONTINUED ON PAGE 17

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times THIRD AT FIRST SINGLES…Raider freshman Jeffrey Rodgers placed third at FIRST AT SECOND SINGLES…Blue Devil Adam Greene placed first at second FIRST AT FIRST DOUBLES…Blue Devils Jack Rickles, left, and Jake Harris first singles. singles. placed first at first doubles. Blue Devils Win Eighth Straight Union County Tournament Boys Tennis Championship CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 incredibly close and intense. Almost (second doubles in 2011) with a 6-4, (D), 6-1, 6-3. In a rematch with Raider matches,” said Rickles, who won at Alex Ozdamar rolled with a 6-0, 6-0 gars Chris Ditzballis and Dan Buono, every game went to deuce, and it 6-1, win over Matt Celona (S). Mike Rosenheck, he won, 7-5, 6-0, to second doubles last year. win over Mohamed Hussain and Marc 6-0, 7-6 (2) to advance to the semis seemed that some games lasted over “He had a big serve and a big advance to the championship where he Third-seeded Raiders Jesse and Bordoy (L) then they stopped Cou- where they lost to Herrigel and Keller. 10 minutes. At the end, it came down forehand, so I just tried to return and stopped Rick Vankimmenaede (NP), The brothers Ozdamar then captured to a difference of a couple key points keep it to his backhand. I didn’t really 6-3, 6-1, for his second UCT title (first third with a 6-2, 2-6, 6-2, victory over in my favor. The match could’ve eas- come to the net at all. I just tried to doubles in 2011). Blue Devils Topple Highlanders Glick and Osborne. Ditzbellis and ily gone either way. Scott’s a very keep it in, because he hit so hard, he “I know he had a couple of injuries Buono finished seventh. good player, and I’m sure we’ll have made a lot of errors. He hit it long a bothering him, but he really com- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 At second doubles, Blue Devils some more close battles in the fu- lot,” Greene said. peted out there, and I am happy to get When those guys get on, things hap- out the game GL shortstop Martis was Justin Cafiero and Jacob Ziff received ture,” said Rodgers, who added, “Af- As to his overall performances, he through. My forehand was a little pen,” Coach Brewster said. demonstrating his dexterity. a bye then crunched James Douglas ter not playing well and losing in my said, “Yesterday I had one match. I erratic, but I got it under control. I The 7-3 Blue Devils got eight hits “He’s a great shortstop. He’s prob- and Lucas Gallo (J), 6-0, 6-0, to reach morning match, I was happy to get a thought I did pretty well. I just tried to incorporated serving and volleying off GL pitcher Jon Schmedel, who ably the best fielder around. I haven’t the semis where they defeated Ryan third place finish for my coach and stay consistent, keep the ball in. I had into my game. I think it definitely came into the game with a 3-0 record. seen too many better than him,” Coach Turner and Kevin Stinchcomb (NP), teammates, who were all watching a lot of double faults. My first match helped me get through some of my At the beginning of the season, the Brewster said. 6-3, 6-3. Cafiero and Ziff then zapped and cheering me on. My teammates today was against New Providence. I tough matches here,” Mancini said. Blue Devils struck out 11 times against From the fourth inning on, Mondon Raiders Ben Yin and Josh Lopez, 6-0, In his match with Vankimmenaede, Scotch Plains-Fanwood and 13 times allowed only one infield single and 6-1, for the title. Mancini made a very clever but suc- against Cranford but had only four walked nobody, and in the sixth in- “We were fortunate yesterday. We cessful return, which caused the fans against Schmedel. ning, the Blue Devils added two in- had a bye and we came out really to “Oooh and Aaah.” “We’ve worked very hard at cut- surance runs when Gribbin reached strong with a double bagel win, 6-0, 6- “He lobbed me, and I just turned ting our strikeouts down. We’ve done safely, Liam Devin singled, Demers 0. We came out a little slower this around and hit a backwards forehand a lot of work to improve our offense. looped an RBI single and O’Rourke morning, but we really picked it up overhead. I prayed and it ended up We had four straight games where we beat out and infield RBI single. this afternoon. I felt we got more com- passing him at the net. That was, no had double figures in hits. I can put a “Early in the game, they got two fortable with each other, because we doubt, the shot of my county tourna- lot of it on the fact that we got Jay guys on a couple of innings, but he have only been playing with each other ment,” Mancini explained. Cook and Mike Murray helping their [Mondon] kept getting out of it then for a short period of time,” Ziff said. Earlier, Rosenheck blanked Rob approach in the batting cage. It had he really settled down. He got out of “We were new going into the Blackwood (P), 6-0, 6-0, then topped drastically altered the way we attack what he had to. That’s a very, very Delbarton Tournament, but after the Jordan Hendy (O), 6-1, 6-2. the baseball. We are going up there solid team,” Coach Brewster said. Holmdel win, we got together a lot Rosenheck placed fourth after his 6- with a purpose,” Coach Brewster said. This was an especially important more. Through this tournament, we 1, 6-3, loss to Gabe Rissman (S). After GL got a pair of hits in the victory for the Blue Devils, because grew as a doubles team,” Cafiero said. At first doubles, Blue Devils Jake second but failed to score, Westfield the Highlanders had been a monkey- Ziff added, “I am more of a server, Harris and Jack Rickles received a scored a run when Mike Coletta on-their-back with three close victo- and he puts away the volleys.” bye then blanked Zack Kadish and plunked a double down the leftfield ries last year. “He always makes it easy on me. Aaron LaPena (D), 6-0, 6-0. They line and scored on Jon Gribbin’s slap “We actually said that in a huddle. Every time you have a big server like David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times then topped Levi Glick and Drew shot down the right field line. One thing that we’ve done this year Jacob, it makes your volleys a lot FIRST AT SECOND DOUBLES…Blue Devils Jacob Ziff, left, and Justin Osborne (S), 6-3, 6-2, in the semis. Cafiero placed first at second doubles. GL answered with two runs in the that last year didn’t do was beat Gov- easier. On returns, I try to stay fo- Their championship match turned out third. Jennings singled, Aaron Smith ernor Livingston. That’s huge for cused and hit it across court to make did well in their matches too so hope- actually had trouble. I faced set point even easier with a 6-1, 6-0 win over reached on an infield error and Ryan counties but also in the back of our it easier for him, so he can put the ball fully we can do even better in next in the first set, but I managed to fight Mike Herrigel and Seth Keller (NP). Place (3-for-3) drilled a two-run triple minds that we can beat anybody. away,” Cafiero said. year’s county tournament.” that off and go on to win the set. “I think we steadily improved ev- between the leftfielder and centerfielder. Hopefully, we can keep doing that Earlier, Yin and Lopez beat Miguel Cranford Cougar Andrew Miller, at Today my serve was much better.” ery match during this tournament, In that inning, Coletta, the first baseman, and make a run in the tournament,” Flores and Damian Olague (P), 6-0, first singles, stopped Allen Reed (RP), Raider Andrew Leischner, seeded playing with more confidence, and made a fine stretch for a putout and Mondon said. 6-1, then defeated Cougars Will Allen 6-4, 6-2, before falling to McDonald second, received a bye then defeated definitely the team chemistry is there followed with a diving scoop to initiate “Every game that we played against and Brian Lu, 6-3, 6-0, to advance to in the quarterfinals. After losing to Cougar Christian Wu, 6-3, 7-5, to where earlier in the season it wasn’t a first-to-pitcher putout. them has been a great game. It’s two the semis where they stopped An- Breen, he finished seventh by defeat- advance to the semis where he lost to as strong,” Harris said. The Blue Devils regained the lead, good high school baseball teams that drew Gilbert and Christian Barrett ing Rob Millman (GL), 6-2, 6-1. Celona (S). Leischner finished fourth “Winning was great I guess to be a 3-2, in the bottom of the inning. Eric are out there playing their butts off. (S), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. Blue Devil Adam Greene received after falling to Kevin Maluso (NP), 6- number 1 doubles team in the county, Demers, who finished 2-for-3 with a Last year, we went to the Group 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS: a bye at second singles then topped 2, 6-2. Wu beat Jensen Butler (GL), but the fact that every match we looked pair of doubles and an RBI, doubled state finals. They were the Group 2 First singles: Del Rey (E) d McDonald Rafael Zamarripa (E), 6-1, 6-0, to 6-0, 6-4, then lost to Mario Nasta (O) better and we played as a team. We’ve to right. O’Rourke reached safely on state champions. This is good base- (NP), 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 advance to the semis where he stopped to place sixth. had a long stretch of matches. We had a sacrifice bunt, and Brett Ryan (2- ball,” Coach Brewster said. “Cranford Second singles: Greene (W) d Celona Kevin Maluso (NP), 7-5, 6-0. Greene After receiving a bye, Blue Devil a lot of matches out of county, and (S), 6-4, 6-1 for-4) chopped a bad-hop two-run will play anybody anywhere. Third singles: Mancini (W) d then claimed his second UCT crown Max Mancini grounded Jared Grabber coming up, we have some in-county single over the second baseman’s Westfield, Cranford, GL! Three good Vankimmenaede (NP), 6-3, 6-1 shoulder. teams!” First doubles: Harris and Rickles (W) d In the fourth, Gribbin showed off with Herrigel and Keller (NP), 6-1, 6-0 Gov. 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Bagniewski’s two-run RBI single, The Blue Devil defense also held Casale’s RBI single and Saragusa’s tight in the fourth when catcher Eliza- two-run blast to deep centerfield. beth Fox nailed a Cougar heading to “I think all the credit goes to second. Cranford today. From the first pitch “Our defense largely was good. First of the game, we were on our heels, inning, they put down a couple of real and they put us there. They pitched to nice bunts and made us panic and us great, she was throwing strikes; again, that’s part of putting us on our they put the ball in play and put us on heels. As far as all the routine plays, our heels, and that’s not a comfort- we made them, made a couple of ex- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times able way to play a game. Laying citing plays, especially Julia’s PUTTING ON THE PRESSURE…Blue Devil midfielder Ryan Bohrod, No. 18, down a couple of bunts, we’re not (Criscuolo) play catching that line drive heads towards the Chatham Cougars’ net. expecting it, and all of a sudden you at second. That was awesome! Sara have a couple of runs on the board, Seitz made a nice catch in left and 705 Woodland Avenue, Westfield $999,000 and we’re in trouble. Today, they were Aditi Jain a nice catch in right, but it all definitely better than us, but I think Blue Devil Laxers Stun Cougars Beautifully maintained 5 BR, 3-1/2 bath Colonial offers 4 fplc;s , Formal LR, FDR, FR, EIK w/ comes back to that first inning. We are bkfast area; Den; MBR w/full bath; 2nd flr. laundry; 3rd level BR or Bonus Room; Expansive we can hang with them in the future,” going to have to learn to not see as CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 finished walk-out LL w/summer kitchen w/bkfast bar. Nestled on a continuously blooming, said Blue Devil Head Coach Caitlin many strikes, be a little more aggres- on the scoreboard with an unassisted from him. He contributed to the foot- landscaped lot w/private rear yard, subterrainian patio, wrap around porch; 2 observation McDonald. sive.” Coach McDonald said. slam with 9:31 left in the third quarter ball program, and he plays big in big decks, 1 car det. garage + wkshop, an absolute delight. The 9-2 Blue Devils scored a run in Three Cougars streaked across the then O’Leary netted the first of his games. He’s been waiting for this the second. Peterson tapped a single, plate in the sixth. Saragusa strolled to three goals in the quarter with an assist moment, and he shines,” Coach dashed to second, moved to third and the plate and unleashed a solo blast to from sophomore midfielder Dan Silbergeld said. scored on Tupper’s single into deep centerfield. Emily Snyder Huber, who finished with two assists. “Alex McHugh was a pivotal player centerfield. In the third, after a bril- slashed a single followed by Moreno’s Cougar Cory Heidaran scored, but in the game. He came up with some liant double play by Schaefer, two-run homer to centerfield. Huber fed O’Leary, who fired in a great saves. We were up by three at Peterson and Scarano (1-3-5), the “We try and take advantage of what submarine shot to make the score, 7-5. the beginning of the fourth quarter. Cougars did add a run to their total on another team’s weakness is or what “I practice it a lot. It’s kind of We let them get two, but McHugh Casale’s bunt single, stolen base and we may perceive what a weakness is. second nature for me even though our held them off at the end,” Bohrod Saragusa’s single. We saw some things, and we took coaches hate it,” O’Leary said. said. “We all played well. Good team- The Blue Devil bats sparked two advantage, and the kids did exactly “As long as they go in, I guess we work!” runs in the bottom of the inning to what we practiced yesterday, and I can tolerate those shots,” chuckled “The offense was spectacular to- make the score 9-3. Cali Chambliss think now when we go to practice, Blue Devil Head Coach Marc day. The kids really stepped up and and Ferraro each tapped singles, they’ll take practice a little more seri- Silbergeld. made plays they had to. It was just a Schaefer followed with an RBI single, ous, so we did a great job,” Coach Cougar Tom Guida scored, but fact of our senior leadership, Jackson and Criscuolo lofted an RBI sacrifice Bruno said. Bohrod saw and opening, made his and Paul and Ryan. It was a total team fly ball. Cougar sophomore 824 Cedar Terrace, Westfield $1,199,900 Cranford 801 003 0 12 charge and ripped a left-handed shot effort though. They were the guys Magnificent 5 BR, 3.2 bath custom built French Tudor/Colonial home located in "the Gardens". centerfielder Casale made a big de- Westfield 012 000 1 4 into the net. who scored the goals, but everybody fensive play with Blue Devils man- Sun room; Formal LR w/fplc. & French doors to side patio; FDR; Delightful Gourmet Kitchen w/ “The way our offense works, on else did all the little stuff. Dane Huber tremendous butler's pantry; 1st floor BR/office. MBR w/full bath with entry from the hall as well. ning second and third. SHERIFF’S SALE different sets, some of the guys who was fantastic today. Both goalies were Walk-out LL w/large recreation room w/bar, a powder room, laundry room and additional storage SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-12001565 fantastic. It’s a huge program win,” space. Prof. landscaped grounds w/multiple patios, oversized garage & more! SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY dodge from up top stay out. Players SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-12001343 CHANCERY DIVISION get out of the way then I go into the Coach Silbergeld said. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY UNION COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION DOCKET NO. F-039786-10 goal,” Bohrod explained. “We know we can pretty much beat UNION COUNTY Plaintiff: FIRST HORIZON HOME LOANS, A With two seconds left in the quar- anyone if we are firing all cylinders. DOCKET NO. F-004721-11 DIVISION OF FIRST TENNESSE BANK NA- Plaintiff: POLICE AND FIREMEN’S RETIRE- TIONAL ASSOCIATION ter, DeVita fed O’Leary on his third We are trying hard,” O’Leary said. MENT SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES BY VS. ITS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT NEW JERSEY Defendant: KITTIPONG UNGCHAROEN, goal to put Westfield up, 9-6. “Chatham has a very powerful of- HOUSING AND MORTGAGE FINANCE MRS. KITTIPONG UNGCHAROEN, HIS WIFE; The Cougars won all three of the fense, so if we kept the ball away AGENCY TRINITY GARDENS CONDOMINIUM ASSO- VS. CIATION face-offs in the final quarter and took from them, they wouldn’t be able to Defendant: EDWIN DONNELLY, JR.; LORI Sale Date: 05/09/2012 DONNELLY Writ of Execution: 02/08/2012 the attack to McHugh, who was the score any. That really helped us out,” Sale Date: 05/02/2012 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution goalkeeper for the second half. Al- Bohrod said. Writ of Execution: 03/05/2012 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- though the Cougars were shelling the “It’s a huge win, and we hope to to me directed I shall expose for sale by public TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on net and did score a pair of goals, challenge for the Fitch Division for TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of McHugh rose to the occasion and the first time in a long time,” Coach TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on said day. All successful bidders must have 20% WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of of their bid available in cash or certified check at rejected six direct shots to finish with Silbergeld said. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% the conclusion of the sales. of their bid available in cash or certified check at The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred eight saves. Chatham 1322 8 the conclusion of the sales. Twenty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty- “Alex was huge! We expect that Westfield 2250 9 The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred Five and 83/100*** $329,925.83. 1020 Wychwood Road, Westfield $1,295,000 Seventy-One Thousand Seventy-Nine and 96/ Property to be sold is located in: Town of 100*** $371,079.96. Westfield, County of Union, in the State of New Wonderul 10 room, 4 BR, 4-1/2 bath Wychwood farmhouse on beautiful lot with views of Concise statement of description of real Prop- Jersey. Echo Lake's 15th Fairway. Sunken Formal LR w/fplc. & built-ins; Formal DR; FR w/curved erty to be sold: Premises commonly known as: 515 Trinity Municipality: Garwood Place, Apt 2BS, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Blue Devils Outlast Raiders, 15-10 windows, EIK, Sun Room & full bath complete 1st floor. 2nd floor features: MBR w/private County: Union Tax Lot # 1 C0050, Block # 3010 bath & sitting room, 2 bedrooms w/hall bath & a 4th BR w/private bath; rec. room + powder State of New Jersey Approximately Dimensions: 1.0927 AC CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 Street & Street No: 228 Willow Avenue Nearest Cross Street: First Street room in bsm't. Wide plank flooring; great detail thru out...ready for your personal touches! Tax Block: 502, Tax Lot: 14 and 15 Taxes: Current through 1st Quarter of 2012* 2-for-3 with three RBI and a run scored on a throwing error, but in the Dimensions of Lot: 100 feet x 80 feet *Plus interest on these figures through date of Nearest Cross Street: Oak Street payoff and any and all subsequent taxes, water scored. Liz Gallo singled twice and fourth, the Blue Devils’ defense col- Superior Interests (if any): None and sewer amounts. Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Seventy-Eight Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Thirty-Eight scored twice. Sara Killeen (RBI, run lapsed with five errors that allowed Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Two and 98/ Thousand Two Hundred Six and 60/100*** scored) poked a pair of singles. the Raiders to plate seven runs on 100*** $378,862.98 together with lawful interest $338,206.60 together with lawful interest and and costs. costs. Amanda Schroder whacked a triple four hits to take an 8-6 lead. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and and scored once. Kelly Yeager singled “Maybe we take it for granted some- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the and scored once. times, but we know what they are money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, “They hit the [heck] out of the ball capable of, so we want to push them or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature today, so they put us on our heels. Not through to make sure they are doing and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for a lot of striking out on their part. They that. We just got to clean it up if we are an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale put the ball hard in play and made us going forward. We’ve got to sharpen will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if any. any. look silly,” Coach MacDonald said. up,” Coach MacDonald said. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the Chambliss crushed her leadoff Criscuolo cracked her two-run Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this homer in the first to give the Blue homer to ignite a four-run burst in the sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further advertisement. tisement. Devils a 1-0 lead. In the second, she bottom of the fourth. Three more Blue Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich added her three-run homer and Devils scuffed the plate in the fifth and Sheriff Sheriff Attorney: Attorney: Peterson drilled a two-run single to two more in the sixth to make the 538 Lenox Avenue, Westfield $1,325,000 POWERS KIRN - COUNSELORS PARKER MC CAY - ATTORNEYS 728 MARINE HWY 9000 MIDATLANTIC DRIVE make the score, 6-0, and the Blue score, 15-8. Coloney punched a two- Stunning 13 room, 5 BR, 3.2 bath Colonial with Designer decor thru-out! Formal LR w/fplc; PO BOX 848 - SUITE 200 SUITE 300 Devils were beginning to have vi- run single in the seventh. 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North Carolina to compete at the Baldwin placed 12th in the 100- Renda Roads 2 0 Roselle Am Legion 20, Top Line 5 YMCA Short Course National Swim- backstroke (55.79), resetting her Roselle American Legion 1 1 Top Line Appliance 1 1 Bill Dugan (HR, 6 RBI), Ed ming Championships on April 2-5. Devilfish record. She touched 13th in Mitgens (3 hits, 4 RBI) and Geno Caroline Baldwin, Loren Ball, Audrey 100-free, initially breaking the Dev- Liberty Lighting/Frenchy’s 0 2 50+ DIVISION B: Antonucci, Pat Mooney, Bill Daniel Bangs, Aram Barmakian, Caroline ilfish record in prelims (51.88), and and Al Genova (multiple hits each) Basil, Will Beckett, Alex Bond, Matt TEAM W L then shaving off more time (51.78) at Awnings Galore 2 0 helped pitcher Harry Streep. Tom Daniel, Erika Daniel, Aidan Donadio, finals. Baldwin continued with strong Contact Lens & Vision 2 0 DeRocco (3-for-3), Don Montefusco Nicandro Donadio, Dan Jones, swims, earning 19th in 50-free and Driftwood I/Linwood 1 1 (2 hits) led Top Line. Brennan Haley, Stephen Husch, Luke 24th in 200-back. A.J. Jersey 0 2 Molly Maguire’s 15, AJ Jersey 3 McGrory, Abby Pires, Max Shin, Ellie Three team relay records were bro- QUITE A CREW…Crew Spring members pictured, left to right, are: Sara 50+ DIVISION C: Pete Katula (double, triple, 3 RBI, Reinhardt, Brooke Sweeney and Carly ken and many best times were achieved Hoerrner, Jenny Amador, Sandy Choi and Marissa Jennings. TEAM W L Molly Maguire’s 2 0 3 runs), Glen Zuhl (3-run HR) sup- Whitmer represented the Devilfish. by team members during prelims and ported winning pitcher Bill Hinkle. At the Greensboro Aquatic Center, Driftwood Bar & Grill II 1 1 time trials. Bond, Husch, Beckett and D&K Associates 0 2 Pat Keenoy and Bill Rose had a couple Baldwin and Whitmer qualified for Daniel reset the 15-18 boys 200-free WF Crew Finds Success Sun Tavern 0 2 of hits for AJ. multiple individual event finals and relay record (1:27:98). Whitmer, Ball, SUPER SENIORS A DIVISION: Contact Lens 32, Sun Tavern 17 reset their previous team records. Reinhardt and Baldwin teamed to best TEAM W L Pete Byer, Ken Zierler, Ed Quinn Whitmer achieved the highest finish the 15-18 girls 200-freestyle relay At North Jersey Regatta Creative Industries I 1 0 and Billy Boyle (4 hits each) led for the team with an eighth place in record (1:37:88) and Baldwin, Pires, Kilkenny House 1 0 Contacts. Jim Price and Anthony Westfield Crew found success at Awnings Galore 1 1 100-fly (55.52). She followed with a Whitmer and Ball swam a team same race. The Varsity Men’s quad of Abbaleo (3 hits each) led Sun Tavern. powerful 21st place for 200-fly record 1:48:22 in the 15-18 200- the North Jersey Championship Re- David Verchick, Henry Hershey, Mike SUPER SENIORS B DIVISION: TEAM W L Linda’s Driftwood 1 17, D&K 8 (2.03.61). Both swims reset the Dev- medley relay. gatta (NJCR), held on April 14, at Paone and Matt Huff were awarded Steve Adase (4-for-4, HR), Joe Overpeck Park in Teaneck/Leonia. medals for placing second. Associated Auto Parts 1 1 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE The team had four boats awarded Nicolina Pizza 1 1 Sarica (3-for-4, 2 triples), Joe Menza On April 15, Westfield Crew com- The Office 1 1 (2-for-3), Mike DiRienzo (3-for-4, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS medals in their categories. peted in Manny Flick 4, a series of Creative Industries II 0 2 HR), Jack Helfrich (2 hits, HR), Mac BOND ORDINANCE STATEMENT AND SUMMARY The Men’s JV Double of Matt regattas held on the Schuylkill River Renda Roads 26, A.J. Jersey 6 Lazzarotti and Mike Paone crushed Kowaleski (2-for-3), Andy Holup (3- The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, has been finally in Philadelphia. The Men’s Novice John Garced (perfect), Marty for-4), John Esposito (HR) and Steve adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Scotch Plains, in the County of the competition in the qualifying heat, quad of Chip Pipala, Alex Schneider, Union, State of New Jersey on April 17, 2012 and the 20-day period of limitation within Marks (3 hits, 2 HRs), Dave Lavell (3 Lerner (2-for-4) supported Tom placing first, allowing them to com- Tristan Orr and Jordan Hindes, and hits, HR), Jim Jimenez, Tom Straniero which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such ordinance can be pete in the finals, where they placed Siano. commenced, as provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the the Women’s Novice quad of Melanie and Ed Belford (3 hits apiece) led Awnings 24, Driftwood II, 20 first publication of this statement. Copies of the full ordinance are available at no cost and third. Lightweight double partners Snyder, Helen Keating, Logan Renda Roads. AJ Jersey – Greg Brian Granstrand (5-for-5), Frank during regular business hours, at the Clerk’s office for members of the general public who Delia Annitaskis and Charlotte Schwartz and Julia Abbattista fin- Hobson (2 hits), Mike Buonanno (2 request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows: Dreizen, competed in the JV Double D’Antico, Neil Granstrand, Bruce ished fourth in their respective races. RBI). Crawford and Tom Colandro (4 hits TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS finals and placed first. In the Women’s JV event, the quad of PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDI-TIONAL Awnings 17, Roselle Am Leg 14 each), Bob Lorincz, Ray Meigs and The Women’s Novice quad of Jenny Amador, Sandy Choi, Sara Bruce Crawford (4 hits, double, OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY, NEW COMMUNI- Melanie Snyder, Logan Schwartz, John Campanella (HR) had three hits CATION AND SIGNAL SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT AND NEW AUTOMOTIVE Hoerrner and Marissa Jennings fin- HR), Ray Meigs (double, triple), Neil apiece for Awnings. VEHICLES, INCLUDING ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, IN, Alex Colucci and Julia Abbattista ished third. Men’s Varsity quad of Granstrand, John Campanella and Awnings II 14, The Office 8 BY AND FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS, IN THE COUNTY OF finished second. The Men’s JV quad Drew Mellusi, David Verchick, Henry Bob Lorincz (3 hits each) led Aw- Danny Mendoza (3 hits, RBI, 2 UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF of Matt Lazzarotti, Drew Melussi, Hershey and Matt Huff finished $1,561,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, nings. Bobby Rahnenfuhrer and Tom runs) led the Office. Winning pitcher David Adsit and Ben Howell, struck TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPRO- fourth. Lightweight doubles partners Breen had multi-hit games. Ed Tom Pasko (3 hits, 3 RBI), and Bobby gold in the finals. The Women’s JV A PRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPA- Delia Annitsakis and Charlotte Mitgens (3 hits, 4 RBI), Chris Paterek, Lorincz, Oscar Harrison and Tom TION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. Quad of Jenny Amador, Sara Dreizen placed fourth in the Women’s Harry Streep and Bill Daniel (2 hits Colandro (2 hits each) led Awnings II. The purposes, appropriations and bonds/notes authorized in this multipurpose bond Hoerrner, Sandy Choi and Marissa JV double event. The Men’s JV each) led Roselle. Kilkenny 18, Nicolina Pizza 1 ordinance are as follows: Jennings, also struck gold. The Double of Mike Paone and Matt Contact Lens 13, LLG/Frenchy’s 10 Women’s JV B Quad of Sarah Sarkos, Associated Auto 20, Creative Too 11 SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS, PURPOSES AND AMOUNTS Lazzarotti placed sixth. Ken Zierler, Kerry Gelb and Peter Phil Fink, Pat Sarullo, Larry Lesnik, Helen Keating, Emily Simpson and A. Undertaking of the 2012 Road Improvement Program at various locations, as set This past weekend, the team com- Byer homered. Ray Yarusi, Bobby Ron Horinko and Paul Brody (HR) Emily McLane placed second in the forth on a list on file with the Township Clerk and hereby approved and incorporated herein peted in the 2012 Mercer Lake Biener and Eddie Quinn added clutch with three hits each, Richie Krov and by this reference thereto. Depending upon the contract price and other exigent Sprints/ISA Sculling Championships, hits for Contact. Rick Regenthal (4- Dave Goodman (4 hits each) and circumstances, and upon approval by the Township Council, there may be additions to WF’s Federbusch Wins held at Mercer Lake on April 20-21. or deletions from the aforesaid list. It is hereby determined and stated that the roads being for-4) and Tony Durham and Willie Dave Levine (HR) led Associated. improved are of “Class B” or equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local Skating Gold at Nationals The team managed to impress, with Jackson homered for LLG. Nick Lehotsky (3 RBI), Charlie Bond Law (Chapter 2 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated, as amended; Pamela Federbusch of Westfield, everybody holding their own and fin- Top Line 14, Driftwood I 12 Lehman (double, 2 RBI) and Joe the “Local Bond Law”). representing the North Jersey Figure ishing in the middle of their events. Winning pitcher John Rachko (4- McEvoy (2 RBI) with three hits each Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 525,000 Skating Club, won three gold medals for-4), Tom DeRocco and Greg led Creative. Down Payment Appropriated $ 25,000 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 500,000 at the United States Adult Figure Hartnett (3-for-4 each), Dave Ball (3 Nicolina Pizza 12, Associated 6 Period of Usefulness 10 years Skating Championships held in Chi- hits) led Top Line. Joe Menza (4-for- John Symczak, Walt Serafyn, Ed B. Undertaking of the improvement of Raritan Road (Section 7). It is hereby determined cago, Ill. from April 10-14. The U.S. 4), Mike DiRienzo (3-for-4), Jack Kushner and Ray Pelesko (2 hits each) and stated that said road being improved is of “Class B” or equivalent construction as Adult Championships, which have Helfrich, Stu Lukowiak, Jeff Villani led Nicolina. Pat Sarullo (3 hits) led defined in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law. been held annually for 18 years, fea- (2 hits each), Jim Sydlo (HR) and Associated. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 25,000 tured 485 skaters competing in more John Esposito (2 hits, solid defense) Creative I 11, Awnings II 9 Down Payment Appropriated $ 1,200 than 174 events on two sheets of ice. led Linda’s. Rich Polonitza (3-run HR) led Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 23,800 Federbusch won the national title Molly Maquire’s 16, Sun Tavern 7 Awnings. Dana Kimmel, Geoff Period of Usefulness 10 years in the Masters Artistic/Dramatic, Glen Zuhl (3-run HR), Pete Katula Polston and Frank DeLuca homered C. Undertaking of a traffic study and right-of-way survey for future Crestwood Road Masters Light Entertainment, and (3-for-3, triple) and Mark McGlynn for Creative. intersection improvements. Masters Junior/Senior Freestyle (3 hits, HR, 3 RBI, 3 runs) sparked The Office 24, Creative Too 4 (6 Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 20,000 events. While in Chicago, Federbusch Molly. For Sun Tavern, Rich Polonitza Inns) Down Payment Appropriated $ 1,000 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 19,000 also participated in U.S. Figure had 3 hits. Gary Schaller, Danny Mendoza Period of Usefulness 10 years Skating’s inaugural S.T.A.R.S. (Stan- Driftwood II 20, D&K 9 (double, 3 RBI), Joe Mitarotonda, D. Improvement of Hetfield Avenue. It is hereby determined and stated that said road dardized Testing of Athleticism to Renda Roads 27, LLG/Frenchy’s 21 Charlie Wischusen (triple, 4 RBI) and being improved is of “Class B” or equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the Recognize Skaters) adult testing pro- Joe Massimino (4-for-4, HR), Dave Bob Renaud (triple, 3 RBI) had 3 hits Local Bond Law. gram, designed to evaluate agility/ Lavelle, Ed Belford and John Garced each, Brian McDermott (HR, 3 RBI) Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 200,000 balance, strength/power and flexibil- (each perfect), Gary Pence and Marty and Bob Matten (triple, 3 RBI) led Down Payment Appropriated $ 9,600 ity skills to improve on-ice skating Marks also homering led the Road. The Office. Nick Lehotsky (4 hits, 2 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 190,400 proficiency and prevent skating-re- Rick Regenthal (3-for-3), Tony RBI), Bob Berger (2 hits, 2 RBI) and Period of Usefulness 10 years lated injuries. Pamela Federbusch Durham, Willie Jackson, Don Miller Marv Scherb (3 hits) led CRT. E. Undertaking of storm sewer improvements at various locations. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 37,000 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Down Payment Appropriated $ 1,800 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Section 5. It is hereby determined and stated that (1) said purpose is not a current Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 35,200 expense of said Township, and (2) it is necessary to finance said purpose by the issuance Period of Usefulness 40 years BOND ORDINANCE STATEMENT of obliga-tions of said Township pursuant to the Local Bond Law, and (3) the estimated F. (i) Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery for the use The bond ordinance published herewith has been finally adopted by the Township cost of said purpose is $75,000, and (4) $3,600 of said sum is to be provided by the down of the Parks and Recreation Department consisting of (a) a blower, (b) a spreader, (c) a Council of the Township of Scotch Plains, in the County of Union, in the State of New payment hereinafter appropriated to finance said purpose, and (5) the estimated workman utility vehicle and (d) a reel and bed knife grinder and (ii) undertaking of various Jersey, on the 17th day of April, 2012, and the twenty day period of limitation within which maximum amount of bonds or notes necessary to be issued for said purpose is $71,400, park and recreation improvements, including, but not limited to, (a) improvements to a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such ordinance can be com- and (6) the cost of such purpose, as hereinbefore stated, includes the aggregate amount structure at Brookside and Green Forest Parks, (b) parking improvements at Brookside menced, as provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first of $7,850 which is estimated to be necessary to finance the cost of such purpose, Park, (c) parking lot improvements at Farley and Green Forest Parks, (d) pathway and publication of this statement. including architect’s fees, accounting, engineering and inspection costs, legal expenses sidewalk improvements at Greenside, Jerseyland and Southside Parks and Scotch Hills BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPROVEMENT OF CHANNING and other expenses, including interest on such obligations to the extent permitted by Golf Course and (e) ceiling improvements and stove replacement at the Scotch Hills Golf AVENUE, PARTLY AS A GENERAL IMPROVEMENT AND PARTLY AS A Section 20 of the Local Bond Law. Course Clubhouse. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT, IN, BY AND FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH Section 6. It is hereby determined and stated that moneys exceeding $3,600, appropriated for down payments on capital improvements or for the capital improvement Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 269,500 PLAINS, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO fund in budgets heretofore adopted for said Township, are now available to finance said Down Payment Appropriated $ 12,900 APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $75,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO purpose. The sum of $3,600 is hereby appropriated from such moneys to the payment Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 256,600 MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS of the cost of said purpose. Period of Usefulness 10 years TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE Section 7. To finance said purpose, bonds of said Township of an aggregate principal G. Acquisition of new communication and signal systems equipment and new addi- ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. amount not exceeding $71,400 are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local tional or replacement equipment and machinery for the use of the Police Department ——————————————————— Bond Law. Said bonds shall bear interest at a rate per annum as may be hereafter consisting of (i) a replacement 9-1-1 system, (ii) a radio system upgrade and (iii) an BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Council of the Township of Scotch Plains, in the determined within the limitations prescribed by law. All matters with respect to said bonds automated fingerprint system. County of Union, State of New Jersey, as follows: not determined by this ordinance shall be determined by resolutions to be hereafter adopted. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 122,000 Section 1. The Township of Scotch Plains, in the County of Union, State of New Jersey Section 8. To finance said purpose, bond anticipation notes of said Township of an Down Payment Appropriated $ 5,900 (the “Township”) is hereby authorized to improve Channing Avenue (entire length in the aggregate principal amount not exceeding $71,400 are hereby authorized to be issued Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 116,100 Township) consisting of (a) improvement of the roadway, a general improvement (the pursuant to the Local Bond Law in anticipation of the issuance of said bonds. In the event Period of Usefulness 10 years AGeneral Improvement@), and (b) installation of granite block curbing, a local improvement (the ACurb Improvement@). The following properties, as shown on the Tax that bonds are issued pursuant to this ordinance, the aggregate amount of notes hereby H. Acquisition of a new automotive vehicle, including original apparatus and equipment, Assessment Map of the Township, are in the vicinity of the Curb Improvement: authorized to be issued shall be reduced by an amount equal to the principal amount of consisting of an SUV for the use of the Police Department. the bonds so issued. If the aggregate amount of outstanding bonds and notes issued STREET ADDRESS BLOCK LOT pursuant to this ordinance shall at any time exceed the sum first mentioned in this section, Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 40,000 2357 Channing Avenue 08101 01 the moneys raised by the issuance of said bonds shall, to not less than the amount of such Down Payment Appropriated $ 2,000 2346 Promenade 08101 02 excess, be applied to the payment of such notes then outstanding. Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 38,000 2401 Channing Avenue 08101 13 Section 9. Each bond anticipation note issued pursuant to this ordinance shall be dated Period of Usefulness 5 years 2399 Channing Avenue 08101 14 on or about the date of its issuance and shall be payable not more than one year from its I. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery for the use 2397 Channing Avenue 08101 15 date, shall bear interest at a rate per annum as may be hereafter determined within the of the Department of Public Works (“DPW”) consisting of (i) a backhoe, (ii) an asphalt 2393 Channing Avenue 08101 16 limitations prescribed by law and may be renewed from time to time pursuant to and within melter/crack sealer and (iii) a wood chipper. 2389 Channing Avenue 08101 17 limitations prescribed by the Local Bond Law. Each of said bond anticipation notes shall 2371 Channing Avenue 08101 18 be signed by the Mayor and by a financial officer and shall be under the seal of said Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 109,500 2369 Channing Avenue 08101 19 Township and attested by the Township Clerk or Deputy Township Clerk. Said officers Down Payment Appropriated $ 5,220 2365 Channing Avenue 08101 20 are hereby authorized to execute said notes in such form as they may adopt in conformity Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 104,280 2361 Channing Avenue 08101 21 with law. The power to determine any matters with respect to said notes not determined Period of Usefulness 15 years 2348 Channing Avenue 08104 01 by this ordinance and also the power to sell said notes, is hereby delegated to the Chief J. Acquisition of a new automotive vehicle, including original apparatus and equipment, 2352 Channing Avenue 08104 02 Financial Officer who is hereby authorized to sell said notes either at one time or from time consisting of a tandem dump truck with plow for the use of the DPW. 2356 Channing Avenue 08104 04 to time in the manner provided by law. 2360 Channing Avenue 08104 05 Section 10. It is hereby determined and declared that the period of usefulness of said Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 125,000 2366 Channing Avenue 08104 06 purpose, according to its reasonable life, is a period of ten years computed from the date Down Payment Appropriated $ 5,980 2370 Channing Avenue 08104 07 of said bonds. Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 119,020 2376 Channing Avenue 08104 08 Section 11. It is hereby determined and stated that the Supplemental Debt Statement Period of Usefulness 5 years 2380 Channing Avenue 08104 09 required by the Local Bond Law has been duly made and filed in the office of the Township K. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery consisting 2384 Channing Avenue 08104 10 Clerk of said Township, and that such statement so filed shows that the gross debt of said of an emergency generator for the use of the Fire Department. 2392 Channing Avenue 08104 11 Township, as defined in Section 43 of the Local Bond Law, is increased by this ordinance 2396 Channing Avenue 08104 12 by $71,400 and that the issuance of the bonds and notes authorized by this ordinance will Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 30,000 2400 Channing Avenue 08104 13 be within all debt limitations prescribed by said Local Bond Law. Down Payment Appropriated $ 1,500 Section 12. Any funds received from the County of Union, the State of New Jersey or any Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 28,500 Said improvements shall include all work, materials and appurtenances necessary and of their agencies or any funds received from the United States of America or any of its Period of Usefulness 15 years suitable therefor. It is hereby determined and stated that said road being improved is of “Class B” or equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law agencies in aid of such purpose, shall be applied to the payment of the cost of such purpose, L. Acquisition of new communication and signal systems equipment consisting of a (Chapter 2 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes, as amended; the “Local Bond Law”). or, if bond anticipation notes have been issued, to the payment of the bond anticipation backup radio repeater for the use of the Fire Department. Section 2. The sum of $75,000 is hereby appropriated to the payment of the cost of notes, and the amount of bonds authorized for such purpose shall be reduced accordingly. Section 13. The capital budget is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 30,000 making the improvements described in Section 1 hereof (hereinafter referred to as ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency therewith and the resolutions promulgated Down Payment Appropriated $ 1,500 “purpose”). Said appropriation shall be met from the proceeds of the sale of the bonds by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended capital budget and capital Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 28,500 authorized and the down payment appropriated by this ordinance. The General program as approved by the Director, Division of Local Government Services, is on file Period of Usefulness 10 years Improvement shall be made as a general improvement and no part of the cost thereof shall be assessed against property specially benefited. The Curb Improvement shall be made with the Township Clerk and is available for public inspection. M. Acquisition of new communication and signal systems equipment consisting of as a local improvement as hereinafter set forth. Section 14. The Township intends to issue the bonds or notes to finance the cost of the various equipment for the use of SPTV. Section 3. The Curb Improvement shall be undertaken as a local improvement and the improvements described in Section 1 of this bond ordinance. If the Township incurs such costs prior to the issuance of the bonds or notes, the Township hereby states its Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 28,000 cost thereof not borne by the Township shall be assessed upon the lands and real estate reasonable expectation to reimburse itself for such expenditures with the proceeds of Down Payment Appropriated $ 1,400 upon the line and in the vicinity of said improvement which may be benefited by said such bonds or notes in the maximum principal amount of bonds or notes authorized by Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 26,600 improvement, as provided in Chapter 56 of Title 40 of the New Jersey Statutes, as this bond ordinance. Period of Usefulness 10 years amended. All assessments levied for said improvement shall in each case be as nearly Section 15. The full faith and credit of the Township are hereby pledged to the punctual ——————————————————————————— as may be in propor-tion to and not in excess of the peculiar benefit, advantage or increase payment of the principal of and the interest on the obligations authorized by this Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost $1,561,000 in value which the respective lots and parcels of real estate shall be deemed to receive ordinance. Said obligations shall be direct, unlimited and general obligations of the Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated $ 75,000 by reason of such improvement. The total amount of the assessments so levied shall not Township, and the Township shall levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable real property Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes Authorized $1,486,000 exceed the cost of said improvement. The portion of such cost which shall not be so assessed shall be paid by the Township as in the case of a general improvement which within the Township for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds and Grants (if any) Appropriated: $ -0- is to be paid for by general taxation. Such portion of the cost shall be in addition to the notes, without limitation as to rate or amount. Section 20 Costs: $120,000 contribution, if any, of the Township, hereinafter provided. Section 16. This ordinance shall take effect twenty days after the first publication Useful Life: 10.62 years Section 4. It is hereby determined and stated that (1) the Township will not contribute thereof after final passage. Bozena Lacina, RMC any money to the cost of the Curb Improvement, and (2) one hundred percent (100%) of BOZENA LACINA, RMC Township Clerk the cost of the Curb Improvement shall be assessed, and (3) the estimated maximum Township Clerk Township of Scotch Plains amount of the special assessments for the Curb Improvement is $27,115, and (4) no Township of Scotch Plains County of Union special assessments for such improvement have been levied or confirmed, and (5) such County of Union State of New Jersey special assessments may be paid in ten annual installments. State of New Jersey 1 T - 4/26/12, The Times Fee: $238.68 1 T - 4/26/12, The Times Fee: $265.20 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 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Westfield, New Jersey will meet on May This ordinance is scheduled for public PUBLIC NOTICE 14, 2012 in the Council Chambers at the hearing and adoption on May 15, 2012 at Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED BY 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL OLIVER A Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to hear THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. and consider the following appeals for bulk Eleanor McGovern The TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS (c) and or use (d) variance(s) relief from Borough Clerk has awarded a Fair and Open Contract for Recessed Lighting requirements of the Westfield Land Use PAVING 1 T - 4/26/12, The Times Fee: $18.87 the following Professional. This Contract, Ordinance. and the Resolution authorizing it, are avail- Service Upgrades PUBLIC NOTICE Alan and Carol Schwartz, 27 Mohawk able for public inspection in the Municipal Trail, Applicant is seeking approval to Building. Phones & Cable Lines TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS construct a one story addition on the rear AWARDED TO: Hatch Mott Additions and Renovations PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the house contrary to Sections 11.08E6, MacDonald; 27 Bleeker Street, Millburn, that the following Ordinance was finally 11.08E7, and 12.04F1 of the Land Use New Jersey 07041 Builders & Contractors Welcome adopted by the Township Council of the Ordinance. Ordinance requires a minimum SERVICES: Township Engineer, (Reso- Member of BBB Township of Scotch Plains, County of side yard setback of 10 feet. Proposed is lution No. 2012-86) 20 Years in Business NJ Lic # 10421 Union, New Jersey, on the 20th of March 9.7 feet. Ordinance requires a minimum TIME PERIOD: 2012 2012. rear yard setback of 35 feet. Proposed is AMOUNT: nte $27,480 DATE: April 17, 2012 908.654.0287 • SERVICE CALLS 30 feet 8 innches. Ordinance allows a Howarth Paving ORDINANCE NO. 2012-1 908-753-7281 maximum building coverage of 20%. Pro- AN ORDINANCE SUPPLE- BOZENA LACINA posed is 21.8%. MENTING AND AMENDING Municipal Clerk FOUR SEASONS THE REVISED GENERAL Sonny & Tammy Adoni, 745 Lenape 1 T - 4/26/12, The Times Fee: $17.85 NURSERY/LANDSCAPE ORDINANCES OF THE Trail, Applicant is seeking approval to TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH construct a one family dwelling contrary to PUBLIC NOTICE PLAINS, CHAPTER VII, EN- Sections 11.04E9 and 11.04E10 and PATIOS - DRIVEWAYS BOROUGH OF FANWOOD TITLED, “TRAFFIC SCHED- 11.04E11 of the Land Use Ordinance. WALKWAYS ULE VIII – STOP INTERSEC- Ordinance allows a maximum floor area Notice is hereby given that ORDINANCE RETAINING SYSTEMS TIONS” BY ADDING THE IN- ratio of 25% / 6,994 square feet. Proposed NO. 12-05-S DRAINAGE SYSTEMS TERSECTION OF FANWOOD is 32.3% / 9,046 square fee. Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZ- AVENUE AND MADISON AV- allows a maximum coverage by buildings CUSTOM PLANTINGS ING SPECIAL EMERGENCY ENUE TO THE TOWNSHIP’S and above grade structures of 15% / 4,000 OUTDOOR KITCHENS APPROPRIATION PURSU- ALPHABETICAL LIST OF square feet. Proposed is 20.7% / 5, 797 ANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-53 BULK MATERIALS STOP INTERSECTIONS. square feet. Ordinance allows a maximum FOR SEVERANCE LIABILI- all improvement coverage of 30% / 8,000 Guaranteed Work Westfield, NJ Over 30 yrs. Exp. BOZENA LACINA, RMC TIES RESULTING FROM AC- square feet. Proposed is 40.8% / 11,409 MUNICIPAL CLERK CRUED LEAVE IN CONNEC- 908-757-4550 square fee. 1 T - 4/26/12, The Times Fee: $22.95 TION WITH THE RETIRE- Jean M. Genievich, 99 Surrey Lane, MENT OF EMPLOYEES PUBLIC NOTICE Applicant is seeking approval to construct was passed and adopted on the second a single family dwelling contrary to Section Basement Waterproofing & Masonry TOWN OF WESTFIELD and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor 11.08E7 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordi- and Council of the Borough of Fanwood PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town nance requires a minimum rear yard set- held on April 17, 2012. Guaranteed Dry Basements of Westfield will hold a municipal consent back of 35 feet. Proposed is 10 feet. This Ordinance shall take effect immedi- hearing on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 8:00 All Types of Structural Repairs Walkways p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers. Variances, waivers or exceptions from ately after final passage and publication as certain site plan details or relief from re- required by law. This hearing will be held for the purpose Foundations, Concrete Floors Pavers, Brick & Block of evaluating the application of Comcast of quirements may be sought as appropriate. Eleanor McGovern New Jersey II, LLC for a municipal consent Plans and application are on file in the Borough Clerk Patios Bluestones to own, operate, extend, and maintain a office of the Town Engineer, 959 North 1 T - 4/26/12, The Times Fee: $20.40 Lawn Sprinklers cable television and cable communica- Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and 1-800-334-1822 tions system in the Town of Westfield and may be seen Monday through Friday from PUBLIC NOTICE 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. * Senior Discounts * Major Credit Cards Accepted (908) 276-1062 is held in accordance with N.J.S.A. 48:5A- TOWN OF WESTFIELD 23c and N.J.A.C. 14:18-11.6, and all other Kathleen A. Nemeth Secretary, Board of Adjustment PLANNING BOARD www.Hydro-TekLtd.com applicable statutory and regulatory provi- NJ Lic. #13VH02742000 sions. 1 T - 4/26/12, The Leader Fee: $47.43 The Westfield Planning Board will meet All interested parties are invited to at- PUBLIC NOTICE on Monday, May 7, 2012 in Council Cham- tend and be heard with respect to this bers in the Westfield Municipal Building, application. Copies of the application will TOWN OF WESTFIELD 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New be on file with the Town Clerk and can be PLANNING BOARD Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider the following application for preliminary reviewed Monday through Friday between The Westfield Planning Board will meet and final major site plan approval and the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. at on Monday, May 7, 2012 in Council Cham- “The Gutter Specialists” variance relief by Dr.Stanley Gersch (the POWER WASHING Town Hall. bers in the Westfield Municipal Building, “Applicant”) relative to premises known as This notice will be published again be- 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New 547 East Broad Street and shown as Block Gutter Services, Painting, tween the fourteenth (14th) and seventh Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider 2302, Lot 28 on the Tax Map of the Town (7th) day prior to the hearing. the following application for preliminary of Westfield (the “Property”) The Property Power Washing, and 1 T - 4/26/12, The Leader Fee: $22.95 and final major site plan approval and is located in the P-1 Professional Office variance relief by Root Associates 1, L.L.C. PUBLIC NOTICE Zone District. (the “Applicant”) relative to premises known Visa & Mastercard Accepted Snow Removal Services Applicant proposes to construct a first SCOTCH PLAINS - FANWOOD as 435 South Avenue West and shown as floor addition to an existing two story build- BOARD OF EDUCATION Block 3003, Lot 1 on the Tax Map of the ing, the first floor of which is used as an 908-756-0090 www.grimebustersnj.com UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Town of Westfield (the “Property”) The orthodontic dentistry office, to be used to Free Estimates / Fully Insured Property is located in the CBD Central ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID improve the existing waiting room. Business Zone District. Applicant seeks variances from the fol- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Applicant proposes to construct a two lowing provisions of the Land Use Ordi- sealed bids will be received by the Board story mixed use building with retail and/or nance of the Town of Westfield. of Education of the Scotch Plains - Fanwood restaurant use on the first floor and five (5) List of New C.40:55D70c Variances Public Schools, Evergreen Avenue and one (1) and two (2) bedroom apartments Requested: Cedar Street, Scotch Plains, 07076, Union on the second floor. Maximum coverage by all improve- County, New Jersey, for the following: Applicant seeks variances from the fol- ments. § 12.04 G limits the coverage by all lowing provisions of the Land Use Ordi- CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES improvements to no more than 30 percent nance of the Town of Westfield. of the lot area. The proposed improve- Bids will be publicly opened and read List of New C.40:55D70c Variances ments will increase the coverage from aloud on May 10, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. pre- Requested: 53.82 percent (existing) to 55.06 percent vailing time. Minimum Rear Yard. § 11.25 E 3 (a) (proposed) of the lot area. Bids must be made on the proposal requires a minimum rear yard of 35 feet. Minimum number of parking spaces forms in the manner designated, enclosed The proposed use will have no rear yard ( per Zone requirements. § 17.02 B.2 rein a separate sealed envelope with name 0 feet). The prior use had no rear yard ( 0 quires 19 parking spaces when computed and address of bidder and “CS2013 BID” feet ) by the requirements in the P-1 Profes- clearly noted on the outside, and must be Minimum number of parking spaces sional Office District. There are currently accompanied by a Certified Check, per Zone District requirements. § 17.02 12 parking spaces on the Property. Twelve Cashier’s Check or Bid Bond drawn to the B.5 requires 33 parking spaces when com- (12) parking spaces are proposed. order of the Board of Education for not less puted by the requirements in the CBD Minimum number of parking spaces JK’s Painting & than ten percent (10%) of the amount of Central Business Zone District. Proposed “FOR pre Use requirements § 17.02 C 5 re- the bid, but in no case in excess of use has no parking spaces. Prior use had quires 21 parking spaces calculated by QUESTPERFECTION” Wall Covering $20,000.00, and must be delivered to the no parking spaces. use requirements. There are currently 12 Secretary of the Board of Education, or the Minimum number of parking spaces Home Improvements parking spaces. Twelve (12) parking Board’s designated representative at the pre Use requirements § 17.02 C 1, 17.02 Interior Painting spaces are proposed. Kitchens • Baths BLACK TOP above place on or before the hour named. C 7 a and 17.02C 7 r requires 51 parking Minimum Parking Space Dimensions Wallpaper Removal The Board of Education assumes no re- spaces calculated by use requirements. Countertops • Windows § 17.04 requires that parking spaces with sponsibility for bids mailed or misdirected Proposed use has no parking spaces. Prior Fine Carpentry a curb be 9 feet by 18 feet. Three (3) of the Wallpaper Installation PAVING in delivery. use had no parking spaces. twelve (12) existing spaces are 9 feet by 16 Basements • Tile Work No bid may be withdrawn for a period of Minimum Number of Off Street Load- Plaster & Sheet Rock Repair feet and will remain unchanged as pro- DRIVEWAYS CONCRETE sixty (60) days after the date set for the ing and Unloading Spaces § 17.02 E [email protected] posed. opening thereof. requires one off street loading and unload- Call Joe Klingebiel PARKING LOTS BRICK PAVERS Minimum Number of Barrier Free The Board reserves the right to reject ing space. The proposed use has no off 908-654-1899 Parking Spaces § 17.02 D requires one bids in accordance with 18A:18A-22. street loading and unloading space. The NJ Lic. #13VH01315500 908-322-1956 (1) barrier free parking space. The pro- 908-889-4422 Bidding shall be in conformance with the prior use had no off street loading and Free Estimates • Insured posed use will not have a barrier free FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES FREE ESTIMATES applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. unloading space. space. There is no barrier free space at 18A:18A-1 et seq., pertaining to the “Pub- Minimum Number of Barrier Free present. Westﬁeld’s ONLY lic School Contracts Law” and with any Parking Spaces § 17.02 D requires two In Business Minimum Rear Yard § 11.02 E 7 re- full service used car other Federal and New Jersey State statu- (2) barrier free parking spaces. The pro- Since 1986 30 Years quires a minimum rear yard of 50 feet. The ,GHH¶U sales and repair shop! ettes not specified herein. posed use will not have a barrier free proposed rear yard is 10.71 feet. The ex- Owned & Operated Bidders are required to comply with the parking space. The prior use had no bar- by Jeff Deets Experience isting rear yard is 9.80 feet. requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. rier free parking space. Any and all other variances, waivers or and N.J.A.C. 17:27, and N.J.S.A. 10:5-36 Any and all other variances, waivers or Auto Sales & Repairs exceptions from certain site plan details or et seq. exceptions from certain site plan details or Relief from requirements of the Land Use 196 Ross Place • Westfield Specifications and full information may relief from requirements of the Land Use Handyman Ordinance will be sought as appropriate. be obtained upon request at the Business Ordinance will be sought as appropriate. Plans and application are on file in the Office of the Scotch Plains - Fanwood Plans and application are on file in the office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Board of Education, Evergreen Avenue & office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey and 908-232-9676 Cedar Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey and may be seen Monday through Friday be- Mr. Reliable 07076. may be seen Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDU- tween 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CATION OF THE SCOTCH PLAINS - Arthur P. Attenasio, Esq. Arthur P. Attenasio, Esq. www.JEFFSAUTOSALESANDREPAIRS.com (908) 462.4755 FANWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS UNION Attorney for Applicant Attorney for Applicant COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Arthur Attenasio, LLC Arthur Attenasio, LLC DATED: APRIL 25, 2012 324 East Broad Street 324 East Broad Street Mr. James Davis P.O. Box 490 P.O. Box 490 Single Size: 10 Weeks $275 • Double Size: 10 Weeks $425 Business Administrator Westfield, New Jersey 07091-0490 Westfield, New Jersey 07091-0490 Board Secretary (908) 233-6013 (908) 233-6013 1 T - 4/26/12, The TImes Fee: $52.02 1 T - 4/26/12, The Leader Fee: $60.69 1 T - 4/26/12, The Leader Fee: $65.28 email PDF Ad to [email protected] Page 20 Thursday, April 26, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION HonorWestfield High RollSchool 2nd Marking Period

Westfield High School Principal Peter Alexander Zornitsky. Heffron, Leigh Anne Heinbokel, Maura Mayer, Jamie Miller, Mia Miller, Megan Renwick announces the second marking pe- 10th Grade Heinbokel, Rachel Hertzberg, Timothy Mondon, John Munley, Briana O’Brien, riod honor roll for the 2011-2012 school year. Tristen Abaya, Kaitlin Abrams, Thomas Huber, Nadia Ibrahim, Taylor Jackson, Aditi Samantha Paoletti, Leah Pesenson, Anthony Westfield High School recognizes student Anderson, Grace Aronds, Jane Aronds, Audrey Jain, Pengju Jin, Jessica Kenny, Sonya Khedr, Pirrone, Christopher Prasek, Jordan achievement every marking period at two Bangs, Brigid Barber, Savannah Baudry, Anna Geoffrey Ko, Marina Kovalenko, Caitlin Robertson, Michael Roth, Michela Sabba, levels: Honor Roll and Distinguished Honor Ming Bauer, Alexander Beals, Sean Beattie, Lawrie, Adam Lupicki, Emma Lysek, Jef- Samuel Salberg, Morgan Sandiford, Emily Roll. Determination of inclusion on the Honor William Bennett, Julia Bieber, Matthew frey Marino, Megan Mc Cusker, Catherine Schuman, Victoria Scognamiglio, Jack Siegel, Roll is based on the following criteria: For the Binkowitz, Gabrielle Bleich, Kathleen Bond, Meixner, Eric Mikalauskas, Olivia Bobbi Snyder, Emily Sullivan, Meghan Sum- Distinguished Honor Roll, the GPA must be Natalie Brennan, Gabrielle Buckman, Eric Mobarakai, Lea Moise Kleinman, Gregory mers, Ben Tipton, Tyina Vilchez, Jason Wang, between 3.75 and 4.0 with no grade lower Cantor, Andrew Capuano, Nicole Carpetto, Morano, Veronica Murphy, Michaela Nies, Kelly Webber, Mallory Weisse than a B. For the Honor Roll, the GPA must be Anna Centrella, Estelle Cervantes, Philip Joshua Norton, Eric Oberman, Hannah 10th Grade between 3.5 and 3.74 with no grade lower Chapel, Ida Chen, Hsiao-Chieh Chiang, Sandy Painter, Grace Partridge, Elana Pascoguin, Julia Abbattista, Ashley Abbott, William than a B. Guerim Choi, Abigail Cook, Sarah Cronin, Chelsea Peterson, John Peterson, Elizabeth Allen, Michael Androconis, Elena Arida, Nora Distinguished Honor Roll Kelly Culnan, Christopher Dattilo, Tyler Pindilli, Molly Prybylski, Tara Reardon, Aronds, Christopher Aslanian, Sun Alex Bae, 9th Grade Debbie, Jennifer Decandia, Olivia Dembiec, Chaya Reiss, Katie Rembisz, Brett Ripperger, Caroline Baldwin, Robert Ball, Benjamin Lauren Androconis, Phoebe Aronds, Alexa Derman, Leia Descalzi, Nicole Devitt, Benjamin Ritter, Samantha Rohwetter, Aaron Bass, Alexandra Berry, Anna Bloomfield, Sameena Asija, Jennifer Bagger, Meredith Allison Diamond, Jackson Dumont, Brandon Rubin, Kyra Sagal, Benjamin Schwartz, Sa- Sean Bohrod, Jackson Boyle, Catherine Bagger, Elise Ballan, Benjamin Bass, Jessica Egert, Benjamin Eisenberg, Vikranth rah Seitz, Anna Simon, Lilly Sisto, Clara Bruno, Andrew Castellone, Brendan Currie, WHS GLOBAL ECONOMY…The Euro-Challenge team of Westfield High Bebel, Alexander Bennett, John Birle, Megan Eleswarapu, Jared Ellner, Michael Esler, Smith, Thanachai Srithaninrat, Elisabeth Sarah Marie Davidson, Christopher De Masi, School was selected out of 40 teams in the New York/New Jersey region to compete Blutfield, Seth Botos, Valeria Bouchoueva, Rachel Fan, Cynthia Faris, Christine Ferraro, Sulmont, Emily Suriano, Annalyn Tanella, Gianna De Vito, Jeremie Dedea, Stephen Della in the semi-final competition of 20 teams the end of this month. Pictured seated, Victoria Breza, Samantha Bromberg, Erica Fischer, Shea Fitzpatrick, Peter Foltz, Austen Thien, Scott Thompson, Alexandra Fera, Bradley Demartino, Nicole Deroux, Julia Stephanie Brown, Julie Brownstone, Stephen Mara Friedman, Ethan Frisch, Edwin Gee, Tinfow, Katherine Towers, Kristin Troutman, Diamantopoulos, Philip Edwards, Amanda left to right, Will Crenshaw, Elizabeth Neylan, and Nick Mennona and standing, Bubniak, Bianca Buecklers, John Bunting, Mark Gillespie, Sophia Goldschmidt, Eliza- Natalie Tupper, Kelly Vasel, Kirsten Von Fischer, Elizabeth Fox, Nicholas Gabuzda, Sanjay Sujanthakumar and Daniel Kuhn, with advisor Thomas Hornish, have Jill Burke, Lisa Calello, Christopher Caminiti, beth Gonzalez, David Gruskin, Melanie Der Wroge, Jimmy Yang, Alex Ying, Reece Brad Gibson, Andres Guasp, Victoria been preparing for months to present their analysis of the global economy with Nicholas Cannone, Madeline Capodanno, Grycan, Oona Harrigan, Patrick Harris, Kristin Zakarin, Rebecca Zhang, Brian Zilberberg, Guerriero, Austin Hatch, Jenna Helfand, a focus on Ireland’s economic condition, including the country’s persistently high Paige Carlin, William Chandler, Bridget Hauge, Dalton Herzog, Sara Hoerrner, Chris- Nicole Zimmermann Dane Huber, Jake Kaplan, Jonathan Kelly, unemployment. The team drafted a proposal for addressing the unemployment Charlton, William Chen, Amanda Cheung, topher Hogge, Rachel Holtzman, Andrew 12th Grade Nicholas Koch, Gemma Larche, Christo- situation and will answer questions from the judges. The competition is hosted by Daniel Coelho, Gavin Conlon, Grace Cook, Hopper, Michael Hughes, Matthew Jenkins, Nahea An, Meg Anderson, Gemma pher Lazzarotti, Matthew Lazzarotti, Carly the Moody’s Foundation/European Delegation to the US and the New York William Crenshaw, Taylor Cummings, Sadie Jezierski, Helen Forrest Keating, Jack Antoniewicz, Arjun Asija, Meghan Levine, Alex Loffredo, Theresa Lotano, Federal Reserve. Westfield High School has been a semi-finalist seven of the eight Connor Cutinello, Benjamin Cymbala, Lauren Kessler, Rebecca Kiefer, Caroline King, Ali- Bachmann, Emily Bailey, Mia Ballan, Tara Charlie Lu, Hannah Mackenzie, Magda D’Amico, Liam Datwani, Michael Dazzo, cia Kohl, Michelle Kostyack, Suzanna Bange, Alana Basil, Hannah Bass, Zachary Magierski, Michael Magierski, Kirsten years in which the program has existed. Lauren Deluca, Kayleigh Denner, Miranda Kozlowski, Rebecca Kraus, Rebecca Kreutzer, Bebel, Daniel Berke, Daniel Bigelow, Kelley Mahler, Brian Mandel, Sarah Margolies, Depalma, Nicole DiGiorgio, Molly Daniel Kuhn, David Kushner, Anna Labrozzi, Biglin, Joy Binder, Rebecca Bleich, Alexandra Kathleen Mc Cutcheon, Emily Mc Lane, Dombroski, Katherine Duffy, Daniela Durst, Bernadette Latimer, Brendan Law, Olivia Le Caggiano, Eleanor Callinan, Theresa Carlino, Lena Morello, Brian Moum, Monika Lauren Echausse, Adam Federbusch, Zoe Warn, Hongeun Lee, Lyndsay Lee, Marc Thomas Case, Katherine Chan, Madeline Nemeth, Lauren Oates, John Peloso, Julia TLD Employers Wanted To Federbusch, Max Flysch, Emily Forcht, Eliza- Luino, Matthew Luppino, Shannon Malley, Chandler, Sarah Chandler, Eileen Cook, Penczak, Francis Pinney, Patrick Rogers, beth Fox, Jane Franks, Rebecca Freer, Morgan Maloney, Elizabeth Mc Cabe, Luke Gabrielle Cruz, Ella Claire D’Amico, Michael Roggenburg, Daniel Sanchez, Jo- Catherine Frey, Jackson Frontero, John Fuller, Mc Grory, Thomas McDonald, Christopher Dominick De Paula, Michael Depaolo, seph Santry, Sarah Sarkos, Elena Scarano, Recruit At UCC Job Fair Gregory Gao, Jared Geoghan, Lyaman McGlynn, Brittany Mccarthy, Nicholas Sydney Doskow, Brendan Dugan, Amanda Alex Schneider, Justin Slavin, Matthew Gilman, James Goldberger, Hannah Goldring, Mennona, Stephanie Milan, Tori Miller, John Earl, Thomas Edwards, Ryan Elliott, Nicho- Smoot, Andrew Stern, Sanjay CRANFORD – Companies in the Professionals in TLD or other indus- Jaime Gunchar, Aidan Hamilton, Molly Hart, Monihan, Nora Moriarty, Christina Mosco, las Ertman, Gabriella Estevez, Daniel Sujanthakumar, Caroline Tanis, Isabella transportation, logistics and distribu- tries with skills transferable to TLD Kaelyn Heard, Johnathan Henkel, Austin Charles Mulrooney, William Murtishaw, Fahrenthold, Allison Faktor, Julia M Fisher, Vergara, Michaela Winberg tion industry (TLD) are invited to jobs as well as entry-level candidates Hinel, Benjamin Howell, James Hunter, Daniel Myers, Julia Napolitano, Elisabeth Declan Fitzmaurice, Rory Fitzpatrick, 11th Grade Isabelle Ick, Alexandru Ionescu, Kyle Jason, Neylan, Lauren Nogan, Matthew Nuzzo, Sh- Kaitlyn Frey, Victoria Gagliano, Brittny Mariah Baker, Matthew Boyle, Justin recruit at Union County College’s will attend. In addition, representatives Brian Johnson, Carly Kalis, Katherine Ko, annon O’Brien, Alexandra Palatucci, Sophia Gallagher, Geena Gao, Alexa Geltzeiler, An- Cafiero, Colleen Caprario, Michael Cash, Job Fair scheduled for Wednesday, from the Union County One Stop Ca- Zachary Koch, Timothy Korth, Alison Palia, Brianna Parkinson, Madeline Pfeifer, drew Goldfarb, Zachary Goldfarb, Abigail Abigail Conlon, Nicholas Constantine, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the reer Center will be available to discuss Krakauer, Corinne Kuntz, Andrew Kuznetsov, Megan Pinna, Rebecca Plotkin, Elizabeth Goldring, Alex Goldschmidt, Zoe Greenburg, Mary Cornwell, David Cui, Denis Victor M. Richel Student Commons employer incentives and programs to Jorge Ledesma, Hongju Lee, John Lindros, Ponce, Thomas Pyle, Kristin Ragoza, Mary Kelsey Hall, Jacob Harris, Samantha Hindes, Cummings, Elizabeth Cusick, Zachary Frances Ling, Jason Liu, Maria Lizzo, Rachel Rippe, Calvin Robertshaw, Deirdre Romer, Kimberly Hoffman, Bernadette Hopen, DeFelice, Erin Debbie, Theresa Depalma, on the College’s Cranford Campus. support your business. Logan, Michael Maguire, Jameson Maher, Jill Rosenfeld, Claire Rothfelder, Sarah Russo, Krysta Huber, Taylor Ingber, Samantha Jack- Hailey Dobosiewicz, Samuel Eliades, Lisa Over 65 employers attended last Union County College is taking a Andrew Malacrea, Natalie Marcotullio, Daniel Sanders, Olivia Schiffer, Lauren son, Lindsey Jacobs, Rafaella Jakubovic, Federico, Sofie Fetter, Austin Fishman, year’s job fair. leadership role in working with the Leandra Margolies, Sara McCutcheon, Judy Schmeider, Amanda Schwarz, Lydia Anne Katharine Jaruzelski, Alexandra Jason, Meaghan Fleck, Brett Glenn, Brittany Union County College is hosting TLD sector, which is a vital economic McDonald, Johanna Mermer, Mary Meyo, Seaman, Conor Sheridan, Sophia Shiffman, Kaitlyn Johnson, Michael Kalimtzis, Kelly Gould, Emily Greenberg, Caroline Kevin Miller, Erica Millwater, Helen Mizrach, Eric Shor, Tara Smith, Samuel Sokolin, Kalis, Nicoletta Kalos, Ashley Kattak, Greenspan, Alyssa Gurkas, Courtney Han, this Job Fair in cooperation with the component of the region. Union County Ariel Moise Kleinman, Julian Mone, Allison Sprung, Noah Stiles, Andrew Lawrence Keating, John Kirna, Tyler Brenton Harries, Christopher Harris, Union County Board of Chosen Free- College is located in close proximity to Alexander Monteiro, Maya Moritz, Kelly Stockwell, Gabrielle Stravach, Christopher Knighton, Marilyn Kowalski, Kayla Rebecca Harris, Sarah Hearon, Alexander holders, the New Jersey TLD Talent the transportation hub of New Jersey Morrison, Nicholas Moynihan, Rita Murphy, Sweeney, Maria Tata, Sean Tracey, Sebastien Krasnoo, Elizabeth Kuehn, Allegra Larche, Herbster, Jake Heroux, Maria Hershey, Network and the Union County (the airport and the Ports in Newark Jacqueline Napolitano, Melanie Nettler, Anna Trott, Tiffany Tsui, Dara Tucker, Sabrina Dara Levy, Danielle Lipschutz, Kathryn Christopher Ick, Miranda Jakubek, O’Brian, Charlie O’Brien, Meghan O’Dwyer, Vanness, John Venezia, Kristen Villane, Jose Lobo, Analisa Lopez, Eddy Lu, Tess Alexander Jeffery, Molly Jennings, Workforce Investment Board. and Elizabeth) and is working in part- Corinne Petersen, Christopher Pettit, Meghan Vricella-Stokes, Amy Wang, Yixue Wang, Lukowiak, Maeve Maloney, Amanda Alexandra Kapadia, Katelyn Kelly, Daniel The following companies will be nership with the New Jersey TLD Tal- Pettit, Timothy Plump, Emily Pritsker, Luke Jacob Wasserman, Fraser Weist, Francis Marcotullio, Hannah Margolin, Katherine LaCorte, Alexander Laitamaki, Bradley present at this year’s fair: AT&T Mo- ent Network to bring this event to the Prybylski, Chelsea Rader, Anna Reid, Jack Wong, Shawn Wu, Jingyan Xiao, Tiffany Marino, Finbar Martinson, Lauren Mathisen, Lankler, Steven Lee, Daniel Luzzi, Julia bility, Avon, AFLAC, Westfield YMCA, public. Reinhard, Samantha Riley, Jenna Rizkalla, Youssef Cali Mazzara, Marc Mazzucco, Kavita Mannino, Joanna Mc Cormack, Hannah Thomas Rohwetter, Christopher Romano, 11th Grade Mehta, Hannah Millen, Emily Miller, McRoberts, Julia Miller, Connor Moore, Primerica, Edward Jones Investment, Companies interested in hosting a Claudia Romeo, Alexandra Rood, Noelle Jennifer Amador, Delia Annitsakis, Megan Michael Mondon, Katie Morris, Cecelia Jack Mustard, Juliana Pastuzyn, Jenna Life Station, Inc., Corbin Exterminat- table for recruitment may obtain a reg- Rosa, Jack Rose, Amy Rosenzweig, Matthew Ariola, Michael Aronson, Alexander Mosco, Sarah Murphy, Anne Oldakowski, Perrotta, Kendall Reid, Lindsay Ripperger, ing, Cintas (TLD), Port Logistics istration form by sending an email to Russo, Courtney Ryan, Logan Schwartz, Breakstone, Henry Brown, Chloe Bryen, John Samantha Oquendo, Olivia Pecora, Audrey Chandler Robertson, Thomas Ross, Sam (TLD), New Century Transport (TLD), Nancy Toomey at [email protected] Lillian Scott, Alison Serpico, Ellie Shirk, Campbell, Madelyn Cannone, Kathryn Peterson, Gabriella Pirrone, Emma Polini, Russak, Catherine Sabatino, Tara Sciortino, Andrew Simcox, Jackson Simcox, Lisa Simon, Capodanno, William Cary, Robert Cassie, Brian Pollock, Emily Prosuk, Jason Qin, Sian Scott, Melissa Shendell, Alison Simon, New Jersey Transit (TLD), Smith and or calling (908) 527-7207 to request a Georgia Slater, Juliette Smith, Kaelyn Smith, Ian Cauley, Julia Ceasrine, Andres Chang, Julia Queller, Matthew Ragoza, Willi Isabelle Smelkinson, Henry Smith, David Solomon (TLD), A. Diue Pyle (TLD), form via mail. Anastasia Smolenski, Melanie Snyder, Evan Meghan Clifford, Jessica Cobuzzi, Jason Rediker, Joseph Rinaldi, Megan Roth, Solomon, Jennifer Tresnan, Courtney and Wakefern Inc. (TLD). The event For more information, visit Steinfield, Caroline Stocking, Lindsey Strauss, Colasanti, Samuel Cravo, Erica Davis, Giana Alexandra Rubin, Lauren Santiago, Laura Weisse, Gilchrist Yomb, Brianne Zelko, will be open to all job seekers, not only www.ucc.edu/go/ibi and look for the Hermes Suen, Allison Talker, Dhruv Tikku, Di Giorgio, Ashley Dietz, Samantha Doles, Schmahl, Andrew Schwarz, Geoffrey Alana Zepka Michael Tivenan, Kristen Toth, Dominique Andrew Dougert, Christopher Fischer, Scognamiglio, Charles Scott, Kayla 12th Grade Union County College students. link to TLD Event News. Vo, Elinor Walker, Nina Wang, Elli Warsh, Michael Fitzhenry, Erin Fitzpatrick, Caroline Seigelstein, Jessica Sipe, Rebecca Skowron, Edward Allen, Alison Antonelli, Sam Amy West, Bradley Whitman, Christopher Frankola, Sarah Freer, Kevin Galasso, An- Emily Smith, Sari Solomon, Alina Spera, Baldwin, Mary Barber, Michelle S. Why, Mikayla Williams, Olivia Windorf, Eli gela Gallagher, Daniel Gallagher, Matthew Elizabeth Steller, John Stelmach, Nicholas Behzadpour, Caroline Bertoni, Alexander Wirtshafter, Andrew Zale, Katelyn Zelko, Gates, Jayne Gradel, Adam Greene, Elizabeth Sternal, Lauren Tebbetts, Stephanie Tepper, Bond, Victoria Bonsall, Casey Brennan, Griesmer, Christina Gulla, Edmund Han, Rebecca Tunis, Alexa Turitz, Anthony Justin Brody, Kimberly Brunhofer, Mat- PUBLIC NOTICE Matthew Haner, Allison Hecht, Madison Valles, Brian Vander Schaaf, Tyler Varian, thew Caminiti, David Carville, Wilson Brandon Vassallo, Nicholas Villane, Peter Cheung, Hsiao-Min Chiang, Robert UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Wanfried, Marisa Watanabe, Caroline We- Ciardullo, Justin Coelho, Jessica Cronin, NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD ber, Hannah Weeks, Jacob Wegbreit, Aimee Nicole Cruz, Carley Davis, Catherine De Date Adopted: 04/19/12 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Wenta, Matias Werner, Danielle Wirtshafter, Masi, Kailey Decker, John Dedea, Isabel Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Jordan Yarusi, Madison Yarusi, Eva Docampo, Ryan Don, Patrick Dyer, Caroline Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 04/19/12 Zahorodny, Nicholas Zahorodny, Jacob Ziff Ehrhardt, Samantha Ellner, Brandon Eng, ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the Honor Roll Emily Fahey, Andrew Felix, Abraham petitive bidding as an extraordinary Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- 9th Grade Fertig-Cohen, Richard Fletcher, Katherine unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. ers has awarded a contract without com- Sabra Anderson, Marissa Alvarez, Carli Fox, Gabrielle Fraenkel, Evan Friedman, 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the petitive bidding as an extraordinary Arena, Patrick Aslanian, Tyler Bansky, Sophie Sarah Friedman, Taylor Friss, Christopher resolution authorizing it is available for unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Bass, Yasmine Boto, Eliza Bryen, Taylor Gerckens, Kelly Gray, Emily Gretsky, public inspection in the Office of the Clerk 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the Bulger, Kimberly Burns, Olivia Cara, Sabrina Hannah Hays, Henry Hershey, John Hogge, of the Board. resolution authorizing it is available for Cavanagh, Elena Chermak, Bryan Chou, Matthew Huff, Dominik Jedruszczak, Jenna public inspection in the Office of the Clerk Amanda Christian, John Clancy, Alyssa Cox, Karnofsky, Pauna Kiricheva, Katrina RESOLUTION NO: 2012-351 of the Board. Katherine Crowley, Bianca De Vito, Kevin Kudlick, Brandon Levan, Carolyn Maguire, AWARDED TO: Juvenile Detention Echausse, Brennan Erickson, Shelby Estevez, Richard Malacrea, Nathan Mitchell, Alternative Initiative Spending Plan RESOLUTION NO: 2012-346 Bryan Evans, Justin Fernandez, Erin Frankel, Amanda Mongiove, Richard Monihan, SERVICES: amending (Resolution No. 2011-562) Matthew Friedman, Michael Friel, Matthew Julianne Mucci, Richard O’Connor, Victoria Venture & Venture, Inc $75,000 AWARDED TO: Emergency Shelter Gaudin, Kyle Giordano, Harry Glasser-Baker, Pascal, Emily Polak, Megan Poyntz, Sarah Environment (STRIVE) $36,146 Grant Program Aisling Greene, Andrew Harting-Smith, Ramire, Patrick Reilly, Jack Rickles, Ilana PERIOD: January1, 2012-December 31, SERVICES: for the Elizabeth Coalition Rachel Hayden, Kevin Irving, Benjamin Kim, Rood, Erica Russo, Abigail Sawers, Dean 2012 to House the Homeless Christopher Kim, John Kirkland, Jacqueline Schapow, Sara Shields, Ashley Simmons, SPELLING BEES…Beechwood Elementary School held their fourth annual COSTS: in the total amount of $111,146 PERIOD: August1, 2012- July 31, 2012 Knapp, Jessica Koenigsberg, Austin Kronick, Hannah St Lifer, Michael Stravach, Haley National Library Week Spelling Bee. Pictured, right to left, are: First Place James E. Pellettiere, Clerk COSTS: in the amount of $14,441 for a Conor Krueger, Kaitlyn Larkin, David Lavelle, Tanella, Leah Tavasi, Matthew Varakian, of the Board Chosen Freeholders new total contract amount of $28,883 Jonathan Lee, Zachary Levan, Kiera Loftus, David Verchick, Jacob Vergara, Victoria winner Asiyah Jilani, school Librarian Sheila Silagyi, and Second Place winner 1 T - 4/26/12, The Leader Fee: $22.44 James E. Pellettiere, Clerk Madeleine Mahoney, Jessica Massimo, Carlie Wang, Thomas Wolski, Ozan Yucetepe Anna Fiamingo. of the Board Chosen Freeholders PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 4/26/12, The Leader Fee: $22.44 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Beechwood Announces Spelling Bee Winners UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS company or insurance company, payable OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY to the Township of Scotch Plains shall be MOUNTAINSIDE - On April 13, in Stephanie Kissenberth’s class. UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD submitted with each bid as a guaranty that OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS INVITATION TO BIDDERS Beechwood Elementary School held Date Adopted: 04/19/12 if a contract is awarded the Bidder shall PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD their fourth annual National Library Public Notice is hereby given that the Invitations are extended to qualified Bid- execute said Contract. The Bid Security Date Adopted: 04/19/12 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ders to bid for the following Project: shall be in the amount of ten percent (10%) Week Spelling Bee. The program was NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED BY Public Notice is hereby given that the THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ers has awarded a contract without com- of the total amount of the bid or Twenty- well attended by family members, petitive bidding as an extraordinary Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- HETFIELD AVENUE, MILLING Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), whichever students and faculty. Second grade The TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. ers has awarded a contract without com- & TOP COURSE PAVING is lower. All bid Security, except the Bid has awarded a Fair and Open Contract for 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the petitive bidding as an Professional service CONTRACT E2012-2 students and teachers did a super job Security of the three (3) apparent lowest the following Professional. This Contract, resolution authorizing it is available for pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This Major items and approximate quantities responsible Bidders shall, if requested in in preparing for this special event and the Resolution authorizing it, are avail- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk contract and the resolution authorizing it is for bidding purposes are: writing, be returned after ten (10) days held in the gym. able for public inspection in the Municipal of the Board. available for public inspection in the Office Concrete Sidewalk Handicap Ramps – from the opening of the bids (Sundays and Building. of the Clerk of the Board. Sheila Silagyi, school librarian RESOLUTION NO: 2012-350 97 Square Yards holiday excepted) and the bids of such played hostess and was assisted by AWARDED TO: Maser Consulting, PA, AWARDED TO: Ryan White Spend- RESOLUTION NO: 2012-371 2 inch Deep Milling – 12,883 Square Bidders shall be considered withdrawn. school administrators, Joy Blom Clifton, New Jersey ing Plan amending (Resolution No. 2011-1084) Yards The Township reserves the right to re- SERVICES: amending Res. No. 2011- SERVICES: AWARDED TO: DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick Superpave Hot Mix Asphalt Surface ject any or all bids, and to waive immaterial and Chief School Administrator 72 Preparation of Redevelopment Plan Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of & Cole, LLP, Teaneck, New Jersey Course – 1,674 Tons informalities, or to accept any bid which, in Nancy Lubarsky, who acted as spell- TIME PERIOD: Calendar Year 2011 Newark $63,250 SERVICES: Special Counsel in the 4 inch Wide Linestriping – 13,556 Linear the opinion of the Township of Scotch ing bee judges. AMOUNT: additional $6,456 (total Homefirst Interfaith Council $ 37,250 matter entitled Jonathan Dawkins v. UC, Feet Plains, will be in the best interest of the The First Place spelling bee win- amount to date $20,756) Meals on Wheels Inc $34,100 et als NOTE: The successful bidder must com- Township all in accordance with the New DATE: September 6, 2011 COSTS: in an amount no to exceed plete all work by August 31, 2012. Jersey Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. ner was Asiyah Jilani and Second BOZENA LACINA PERIOD: March1, 2012-February 28, $10,000.00 for a sum not to exceed Bids will be accepted only by mail or in 40A:11-1 et seq. In the event of an equal Place spelling bee winner was Anna Municipal Clerk 2013 $75,000.00 person to the Office of the Township Clerk, or tie bid, the Township shall award the bid Fiamingo. Both girls are students 1 T - 4/26/12, The Times Fee: $17.85 COSTS: in the total amount of $134,600 James E. Pellettiere, Clerk Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 to the Bidder which, in the Township’s sole James E. Pellettiere, Clerk of the Board Chosen Freeholders Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey discretion, best serves the interest of the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE of the Board Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 4/26/12, The Leader Fee: $22.44 07076 (ATTN: Bozena Lacina, Township Township. The Township also reserves 1 T - 4/26/12, The Leader Fee: $24.48 Clerk) until 10:00 a.m. on May 8, 2012. the right to reject any and all bids if suffi- NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC NOTICE The Township of Scotch Plains (hereinaf- cient funds are not available and/or appro- DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE ter “Township”) shall not be responsible for priated. The selected Bidder, will, within 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 600 UNION COUNTY BOARD any bid mailed which is lost in transit or seven (7) days of award of the bid, enter TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS delivered late by the Postal Service or into an appropriate contact with the Town- Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD other delivery service. At the above time, ship. A.M. on 5/3/12, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified under NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 04/19/12 the bids will be publicly opened and read All Bidders must comply with N.J.S.A. N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New Date Adopted: 04/19/12 Public Notice is hereby given that the aloud. All bids must be presented in sealed 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27, relat- Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- envelopes, clearly marked “Bid for ing to Equal Employment Opportunities. 08625; for: Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- HETFIELD AVENUE, MILLING & TOP All Bidders must also comply with the Maintenance Roadway Repair Contract North, Sub-Region N-3, ers has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as an Professional service COURSE PAVING, CONTRACT E2012- Americans With Disability Act, where ap- Contract No. N 306, Bergen and Union Counties; 100% State; DP No: 11419 petitive bidding as an Professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This 2, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, plicable. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 N.J.A.C 17:27. pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is New Jersey 07076”. No bid will be re- All Bidders must be registered with the The awarded bidder must provide a completed Contractor Certification and Disclosure contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office ceived after the time and date specified. New Jersey Department of Labor to en- of Political Contribution Form(s) according to both P.L 2205, C.51 and Executive Order available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. After receipt of bids, no bid may be with- gage in public work as defined in the No. 117 within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Executive Order No: 117 is of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO: 2012-349 drawn within sixty (60) days after the date requirements listed under N.J.S.A. 34:11- effective on November 15, 2008. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders must be RESOLUTION NO: 2012-348 AWARDED TO: Ryan White Spend- of the bid opening except if provided for 56.51 through 56.55, as well as N.J.A.C. registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, Business amending (Resolution No. 2011-843) ing Plan herein. The bid of any Bidder who con- 12:62-1.1. Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of valid AWARDED TO: Ryan White Spend- SERVICES: sents to an extension may be held for All Bidders must comply with P.L. 2004, business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the ing Plan Central Jersey Legal Services consideration for a longer period of time as c. 57 and be registered with the N. J. “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. SERVICES: $63,000 may be agreed upon between Bidder and Division of Revenue. Each bid must be 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of Central Jersey Legal Services Hyacinth $38,700 the Township. accompanied by a State of New Jersey Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. The awarded bidder must provide proof $60,060 The Lennard Clinic $281,650 All bids must be on the bid forms pro- Business registration certificate for the of PWCR within fourteen (14) days from the award date. The Lennard Clinic $300,000 Neighborhood Health Services Corp vided by the Township of Scotch Plains in contractor and any subcontractor. Any bid The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 Neighborhood Health Services Corp. $312,105 the Bid Package. Plans and specifica- submitted without the aforesaid business U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the $331,474.80 P.R.O.C.E.E.D Inc. $304,900 tions for this work may be examined at the registration certificate shall be rejected Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to Trinitas Hospital Behavioral Health De- Trinitas Hospital Behavioral Health De- Office of the Township Engineer, Munici- according to law. submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on partment $120,915 partment $60,750 pal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Where applicable, prevailing wage rate the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. Trinitas Hospital Early Intervention Pro- Trinitas Hospital Early Intervention Pro- Plains, New Jersey, during business hours, shall be paid to all workers on the job as per Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid gram $772,931 gram $796,880 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., beginning April 27, N.J.A.C. 34:11-56, 25 et seq. Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe UMDNJ Dental School, Special Services UMDNJ Dental School, Special Services 2012, and purchased for a $25.00 non- BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans Clinic $85,800 Clinic $91,000 refundable fee. SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly PERIOD: March 1, 2011-February 29, PERIOD: March 1, 2012-February 28, Bid proposals and all required docu- UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected 2012 2013 ments must be completed and submitted Robert LaCosta (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the COSTS: in the amount of $4,480.80 for COSTS: in the total amount of by the date as set forth above. All docu- Acting Municipal Manager following locations: a revised total of $1,671,180.80 $1,948,985 ments in the enclosed Bid Package must Bozena Lacina 200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt 70 West James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, Clerk accompany the bid proposal. Additionally, Co-Acting Municipal Manager Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders a certified check, cashier’s check or bid Township Clerk 973-601-6690 856-486-6623 1 T - 4/26/12, The Leader Fee: $30.09 1 T - 4/26/12, The Leader Fee: $31.11 bond issued by a responsible bank, trust 1 T - 4/26/12, The Times Fee: $106.59 3 T - 4/12/12, 4/19/12 and 4/26/12, The Leader Fee: $195.84 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 26, 2012 Page 21 THE STUDENT VIEW

The weekly column written by local high school students WHS Student is Journalist for A Day: Too. Cool. For. Words. By CORINNE PETERSEN few minutes to rant about why he was Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times innocent, and that the government uses As a 14-year-old, I have come to “inflammatory language to prejudice learn that being tall has many advan- the fact-finder.” He challenged his lis- tages. Especially if you are carrying a teners to point to any piece of evidence notepad, as I usually do, and you want justifying a life sentence. The laws information. being applied, he demanded, were “cre- Manhattan is a vibrant, hopping place ated for terrorists, not Viktor Bout,” and to begin with, but what goes on inside that “he’s here now, because he spoke HELPING OTHERS…The Wardlaw-Hartridge community, led by Jonathan the hundreds of buildings that line its negatively against Americans” and “will Belfer and Noah Ganz, prepare to walk as a “sea of orange” in support of the streets is a story all its own — and how it someday become that someone think- HAPPY EARTH DAY…Just in time for Earth Day, the fourth graders in Joseph National Multiple Sclerosis Society. my heart was pounding as I waited ing about missiles” will be jailed? His Paradise’s class at McKinley Elementary School in Westfield made compost bins. outside a courtroom in the Federal Dis- final statement was a plea to the judge The students have been caring for an indoor red worm compost bin, which they trict Court of New York, surrounded by that more than twenty-five years in jail divided up into five smaller bins for each group to watch. They feed their worms W-H Helps Raise Funds For prestigious members of the press. “would be taking a life.” organic food scraps and used some of the compost to plant vegetables, and will be The sentencing of Viktor Bout, a At this point, Mr. Bout himself ad- able to see their scallions, carrots and turnips grow through a clear growing Russian arms dealer, was due to pro- dressed the courtroom and the world: container. This composting lesson was done in conjunction with their science class Multiple Sclerosis Society on seeds and plants. These eco-warriors are doing their part to reuse, recycle and ceed in just a few minutes, and the “Your Honor,” he began, “I’m not guilty, reduce their carbon footprint on the planet. Happy Earth Day from Class 4-2! EDISON — For the past six weeks, Jonathan and Noah worked hard as courtroom on April 5 was close to never intended to kill anyone, never Wardlaw-Hartridge (W-H) students the coordinators of this six-week drive. packed. At the door, a woman and two intended to sell arms to anyone. God Jonathan Belfer of Scotch Plains and They were rewarded with a successful United States Marshals stood directing knows it’s the truth, and this truth is Noah Ganz of Westfield have been fundraiser that provided another ex- the keyed-up mob, and asked that the known by these people here. They will BootCampWF Next Session leading a school-wide fundraiser to ample of how the W-H community first ten people present please enter. I live with this truth, get up with this support victims of multiple sclerosis. supports community service and vol- am not a journalist (yet), but I did not truth, go to bed with this truth, raise They have raised money through dona- unteer service opportunities. even question my probable risk-taking their children with this truth, and love To Kick Off on April 30 tions, T-shirt sales and elementary “Everyone from five years old to the as I got in line—I had been waiting their wives with this truth. I am thank- WESTFIELD – Now Offering optional weigh-in and body-fat school students collecting funds in teachers and the parents helped each there for an hour, so they better let me ful to the United States — people with Outdoor TRX & Yoga! evaluation. These assessments al- piggy banks and through a “Buck-a- other and helped us,” Noah said. “I in. clear consciences…because they [his BootCampWF, Westfield’s premier, low you to measure progress over book” fundraiser. really like how the entire community Following those in front of me, I lawyers] treated me with respect. Let healthy-living OUTDOOR fitness the course of the session, and if you The Wardlaw-Hartridge community rallied together for a great cause.” made my way to the jury box and found God forgive you,” He pointed at the training program, has expanded its commit, you WILL see improve- came together on April 15 to culminate a seat in the second row (yes—I sat in audience, his eyes bright with hate and class offerings to include BCWF ment! the drive with a four-mile walk at SP-F PTA Council the jury box!) anger. “And you will answer to him Extreme, BCWF TRX and BCWF For more information, visit our Nomahegan Park in Cranford. A spir- On a sudden impulse, I turned to the [God], not to me. Time will answer to Yoga, as well as afternoon, evening website, www.BootCampWF.com. ited group of 100 walkers, clad in match- To Present Anti- woman behind me and asked, “Excuse me and to my country!” and new weekend workouts! The ing orange T-shirts, participated in the me, are you a journalist?” Subsequently the prosecutor insisted next session runs April 30 to June Paid Bulletin Board walk. The W-H contingent included Bullying Seminar “Yes I am,” she replied, showing me that Mr. Bout was “here because of 13. Please join us for a FREE trial goleader.com/express students, parents, faculty, friends and SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD - her Press tag. choices” — at which point Mr. Bout class on Saturday, April 28, at 9 even a few dogs. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood PTA “That’s so cool!” I exclaimed, per- yelled, “It’s a lie!” The prosecutor con- a.m. “When I cut the ribbon and looked Council is proud to bring you a pro- haps a tad immaturely. tinued stating that he [Mr. Bout] is an BootCampWF welcomes Per- WHS’ Hi’s Eye Earns behind me, I saw a sea of orange,” gram for parents, teachers and caretak- She smiled uncertainly. “Yeah, I experienced, intelligent man who, at sonal Trainers Jessica Brooks and Jonathan said. “It was an exhilarating ers of all school age children and teens. guess it is. Aren’t you a reporter?” any given moment, could have chosen Joe Henderson, and Yoga Instruc- Press Assoc. Awards experience. I’d never seen anything It will be held on Thursday, May 3, at Me, a reporter? Why yes! Yes, of to halt his participation in the arms tors Mary Roth and Jen Lanza, to WESTFIELD – Hi’s Eye, like it before.” 7:30 p.m. in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood course! I travel globally, working for trafficking. the BCWF Team! Westfield High School’s indepen- Jonathan and Noah helped the W-H High School Auditorium. the New York Times… “Haha, no, I’m The sentencing was drawn to a close A specially designed, six-week dent weekly newspaper, has community raise over $16,000 for the The program will begin with an over- in ninth grade,” I answered, doing my with Judge Schiendlin’s final words program, BootCampWF offers a achieved two significant accom- National Multiple Sclerosis Society. view of the new legislation regarding best to mask my state of sheer delight being, “The public does need protec- wide variety of complimentary plishments. The newspaper earned Upper School and Middle School the act of bullying in the schools. We and satisfaction that this Los Angeles tion from the defendant…[he] re- classes to achieve optimal fitness, First Place with Special Merit from students purchased orange T-shirts at will then move to describe the pro- Times reporter thought that I was a sponded to an opportunity to sell arms, all done in the GREAT OUT- the American Scholastic Press As- school in March and April and made grams already in place in the schools journalist! but was not actively looking for DOORS! The program starts off sociation, earning 975 out of a pos- their commitment to join the walk. and plans for the future. Participants “Oh!” she laughed. “Well you are [one]…[he just] embraced an opportu- with FREE optional fitness assess- sible 1,000 points. Hi’s Eye was Rhona Eserner of Edison, Upper School will then be invited to participate in certainly off to a very good start!” The nity [to do so].” ments on April 26 at 6:30 p.m. and also named one of 10 Outstanding Head, and several teachers joined the small groups, based upon three age young man sitting next to me turned The judge concluded “[that] thirty April 27 at 6 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and High School Newspapers in its di- Sea of Orange. levels. This unique opportunity pro- with a grin. “Yes, I would definitely years is not a reasonable sentence” and 12:45 p.m. Before the first day (and vision (schools with populations “Walking on Sunday was a great vides each person a small group setting agree with that!” he chuckled. “You’re thus Viktor Bout’s fate became a fee of after the last!), we see how long it over 1,700 publishing 30 issues). experience. We lucked out with a beau- where examples of anti-bullying tac- in here before The Wall Street Journal.” $400 to be paid immediately, a forfei- takes for you to walk/run a half- Congratulations to the staff and tiful day and it was great to see how tics will be given specific to that age For a student/aspiring English and ture of $15,000,000, and 25 years and mile, and how many pushups and their advisers, Rosemary DiBattista many different faces – parents, grand- group and then chance to ask ques- journalism teacher like myself, it does 15 years in prison to run concurrently, sit-ups you can do. We also do an and Nicole Scimone. parents, teachers, and all three divi- tions. not get much more awesome than that. followed by five years of supervised sions of students – showed up to sup- RSVPs are appreciated but not re- “All rise!” boomed a voice that shook release. port a great cause,” Skyla Choi of Fort quired and should be directed to Lisa me out of my state of ecstasy. Trem- I left the courtroom that day, my Lee said. Dunlap at [email protected]. bling slightly, I obeyed as Judge Shira mind giddy with blurred thoughts and Schiendlin was swept in on a breeze of excitement over the experience. I had Christopher Academy authority. Addressing all present, she sat in the jury box, with real journalists, UC Guidance Counselor Wins reviewed Bout’s charges (conspiracy and watched the sentencing of an inter- THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL to kill United States officers, conspiracy national arms dealer who the govern- to use nuclear missiles, offenses in- ment had been after for years. Outstanding Professor Award volving firearms, conspiracy to sell That night and the following day, the SCOTCH PLAINS — Union machine guns and explosives, involve- media was full of the news of Mr. Catholic High School’s senior guid- ment in arms trafficking while aware Bout’s incarceration, and I could not ance counselor, Dr. Cas Jakubik, that they’d be used to kill Americans, help reading it all with a little smile on was recently selected to be the re- and personal support of terrorism my face, because I was there, and I had cipient of the St. John’s University against the United States) and explained the same notes as journalists from The (Staten Island campus) Outstand- that she had reviewed evidence pre- New York Times, and other famous pub- ing Professor Award for an adjunct sented in the case, many letters sent by lications around the world! professor. various individuals, and the laws of the Too. Cool. For. Words. Each year, the Department of United States while mulling over his *** Graduate Education at St. John’s potential sentence. Editors Note: Corinne is a selects two recipients for Outstand- Mr. Bout’s lawyer was then given a freshman at Westfield High School ing Professor awards; one is a full- time professor and one an adjunct. Open Houses at Union Chinese Serving children from 2 1/2 - First Grade Mr. Jakubik, who has been prepar- 1/2 day, Part-Week and Full-Day Programs ing graduate-level students to become school counselors or mental School In Westfield Announced Summer CBNQtTeacher Education Program health counselors for four years now WESTFIELD — Union Chinese enue, Westfield, in Edison Intermedi- A childhood of laughter at St. John’s, was shocked an hon- School (UCS), a part of the Chinese ate School. ored that he was chosen by the stu- American Cultural Association, a non- Students’ work will be on display in A lifetime of learning dents to win this distinguished profit organization dedicated to the the cafeteria. Faculty and staff will be award. Dr. Cas Jakubik preservation of Chinese culture and on hand to provide information and “The students said they chose me heritage, as well as the promotion of answer questions. Visitors are wel- because I gave them so many real- multicultural awareness in our com- come to experience Chinese culture world examples from my regular husband for the presentation. She munity, has been providing high qual- and language, and sign up for classes. job,” said Mr. Jakubik. noted that it was a very serious ity Chinese language and cultural For information on the open house, Scotch Plains Campus Westfield Campus Mr. Jakubik was honored at The academic event, but that “when they classes to the neighboring communi- please email UCS school principal, 1390 Terrill Road 510 Hillcrest Ave School of Education Dean’s Con- announced his name, a whole group ties for more than 30 years. The an- Lily Chen Hafteck at Scotch Plains Westfield vocation on April 18 at the Hilton of his graduate students spontane- nual open house sessions will be held [email protected]. For school 908-322-4652 908-233-7447 Garden Inn in Staten Island. His ously started cheering.” This was on Saturdays, May 5 and May 12, hours and curriculum details, please wife, Joanne Jakubik, also a coun- the most rewarding part of the from 9:30 -11:30 a.m. at the school visit our school web site at www.christopheracademy.com selor at Union Catholic, joined her evening for both Cas and Joanne. facility, located at 800 Rahway Av- westfieldnj.com/ucs/.

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WF Music Scene Converges For Sound Station Benefit By ERIC NIERSTEDT Bitburg” or underground — the Pixies Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “What Happened to My Mind?” — a GARWOOD — On Saturday, a gath- nice nod to a record store known as the ering of bands, both young and old place to go for hard to find music. from all over Westfield, rocked to raise As the bands played, a CD flea mar- money to rebuild Sound Station record ket was held by the stage, with patrons store that burned down in January. Held selling their used CDs and other items at the Crossroads in Garwood, the event along with various Sound Station mer- was an all day affair, with an all-ages chandise including T-shirts, jackets, and show playing from 1 until 7 p.m. and a compilation CDs of the bands per- second set that went on until 11 p.m. forming. Many CDs came from Sound Since the fire that claimed Sound Station, salvaged from the wreckage Station, as well as four other stores on and sold either with the jewel case, or in South Avenue, patrons and local musi- paper sleeves. Movie posters from the cians have been playing everywhere to Digiplex Rialto Theater of Westfield Eric Nierstedt for The Westfield Leader and The Times ROCKING FOR A CAUSE...On Saturday, a gathering of bands, both young and raise money to rebuild. An online fund were also sold, along with a raffle for old from all over Westfield, rocked to raise money to rebuild Sound Station. has raised more the $16,000, multiple free movie tickets and an authentic Pictured, Blue Side Down entertains the crowd that came out to show support for benefits have been held, and other local theatre popcorn popper. the record store displaced due to a late January fire. businesses have also contributed with The market was watched over by donations from their customers. Sound Station owners Bob and Liz for giving them a place to sell their “We’ve got a warehouse room full of Saturday’s show, held on Record Larsen, who received warm messages music and to perform. stuff from the old store,” Mr. Larsen Store Day, was meant to be the final big of thanks from the bands all day. Tran- But the greatest statement came from said. “Liz and I were just cleaning off event, and it more then lived up to its sit Radio guitarist Colin Barry thanked Sleeping Saints, a power trio com- everything while we were helping with expectations. The day included several them for “giving me my Radiohead prised of former Westfield High School these benefits. Now, with the support bands from Westfield High School — obsession” and Blue Side Down, who students that now reside in Texas. The we’ve received, we can really focus Horace R. Corbin and Gene Janotti for The Westfield Leader and The Times Going Admiral, Blue Side Down, Mi- announced the show as their last with group flew up and reunited solely to more on getting our stock cleaned out, TWIRLING FOR A CAUSE…Children’s Specialized Friends held its “Stepping nor Motion and Transit Radio — tak- their current drummer, talked of how perform a set to help out the Sound and find a new place to open.” Out with CSH Stars” Benefit on Saturday night at the Gran Centurions in Clark. ing the stage with older bands which the store had given them a place to go Station for all their support years ago. While it is still unknown exactly Katharyn Nicolle and Nikita Malakhov, top, were the winning couple. She is Miss included Ill Union, The Intense Men, and be accepted (a statement echoed by With the major benefits complete, when, or where, the new Sound Station New Jersey and he is a professional dancer from Paragon Ballroom in Roselle Sleeping Saints and Birds in Hats. In a many bands). Bob Larsen stated that his plan is to will reopen, Mr. Larsen has been ada- Park. (Bottom photo) Pictured, left to right, at the event are: dance partners Morris Lenczicki, Trustee, and Gemma Arnold, Pro; Amy Mansue, CEO of testament to Sound Station’s variety of More then a few bands featured now focus on finding a new location for mant that he wants to remain in Children’s Specialized Hospital and Josh McCracken, Pro; Michael Harrison, music, they filled the stage with pop- former employees, such as Birds in the store. He is eager to rebuild and Westfield. Clearly, from all the sup- Trustee and Jennifer Vestal, Pro; and winners Katharyn Nicolle and Nikita rock, hardcore punk, ska-rock, and Hats, or the event’s organizers — Mi- begin stocking it. port, Westfield wants him to stay too. Malakhov. Professionals from both Paragon Ballroom and Dance Studio 22 in grindcore jazz as the event went on. A nor Motion. The Larsens also received Mountainside generously donated their time to the event. few bands even played obscure covers countless statements of applause and — the Ramones’ “Bonzo Goes To love from the bands, who thanked them Madrigal Singers To Perform Kean Stage to Present Singer POPCORN™ Two Spring Concerts WESTFIELD — The Madrigal Sing- rived from folk traditions. Featured Kathy Mattea on April 29 “The Three Stooges” ers will give their spring concert, In works include Monteverdi’s Lamento HILLSIDE — Kean Stage will Sweetest Sympathy, on Wednesday, della Ninfa, Weelkes’ As Vesta Was present Kathy Mattea on Sunday, An Acquired Distaste May 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Welpe from Latmos Hill Descending, Lassus’ April 29, at 3 p.m. in Kean 3 popcorns Theatre at Raritan Valley Community Cum Essem Parvulus and a new work University’s Gene and Shelley Enlow

One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent College (RVCC). by David Alston, who is a member of Recital Hall. Kathy Mattea is the be- The Wednesday concert is being the Madrigal Singers. loved, two-time Grammy-winning By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER sisters’ chagrin, they are never given as part of the Scarmolin Cham- The Madrigal Singers are an a capella singer of such classics as “18 Wheels Film Critic adopted. ber Concerts’ 2012 season. The same choral group specializing in Mediaeval and A Dozen Roses,” “Where’ve You Dr. Halberstoddter, my favorite But oh, they almost were, by a program will be given at 4 p.m. on and Renaissance music and is con- Been,” and many other hits. She said professor and mentor back at Olde rich couple, who instead chose nor- Sunday, May 20, at the First United ducted by John Sichel, who is a com- that her new album offered her a “re- Ivy Film Criticism College, would mal little Teddy, and from that Methodist Church, 1 East Broad Street. poser and a member of the Raritan education” in singing. roll over in his grave if he read my springs the plot that leads the grown- Tickets for both concerts cost $15 Valley Community College faculty. The That album, COAL, is a re-educa- review of the Brothers Farrelly’s “The up hell-raisers, now working as the for general admission, $10 for stu- ensemble is comprised of sopranos tion for the listener as well, a record- Three Stooges.” I liked it. Not in the orphanage handymen, to their ad- dents, seniors and RVCC faculty and Martha Desmond, Heather Keith, Pam ing that reshapes the way we think Facebook sense. But in the way we venture in the outside world. This staff. For the Wednesday concert, tick- Newell and Amy Wechsler; altos Donna about music, reminding us of why we really liked Sally Field when she won will include being part of a murder ets can be purchased in advance through Brumbaugh, Roberta Lichtenberg, Jen- love it so much in the first place. Ms. the Oscar. Yep, he’d roll over in his plot and rubbing elbows with no less the box office of the Theatre at Raritan nifer Melick and Sarah Riffel; tenors Mattea will perform works from the Kathy Mattea grave… if he were dead. a personage than reality TV’s Snooki. Valley Community College (908) 725- David Alston, Richard DeVany, Chris- new release as well as her familiar pel category. Make sense of that incongruous Laughing when Miss Polizzi is 3420. Tickets for the Sunday concert topher Ferro and Marty Silverberg and country, Celtic, a capella and world Tickets to Kathy Mattea at Enlow irreverence and you, too, might be on the recipient of a classic Stooge eye are available at the door of the Method- basses Gregory Hartline, Kirk Robbins music hits. Hall are $35 and can be purchased by the way to enjoying the iconoclastic, poke, you wonder, if Emily Post ist Church. and Gordon Rowan. The songs on COAL are more than calling Kean Stage Box Office at so-called lowbrow absurdity that is were alive, if this one instance of The program features music from Classical guitarist Jonathan Russo just mining songs. Ms. Mattea said 908.737.SHOW (7469), online at “The Three Stooges.” And since one bad taste would earn her dispensa- Italian, English and American com- will be joining the ensemble as a guest she wanted to pay tribute to “my place enlowhall.kean.edu, or in person at can’t help but feel as much apologist tion. Other contemporary cues, allu- posers, focusing on music from the artist. Poetry readings will be performed and my people’ on a record that is as Kean University’s Wilkins Theater Box as critic when giving a positive re- sions and placements help ensconce Renaissance and modern music de- by Judy Sullivan. much a textured novel as it is an al- Office. Enlow Recital Hall is located view to a movie that so embraces the the comic trio in the 21st Century. A bum. Raised near Charleston, West at 215 North Avenue in Hillside, N.J. eye poke, I hope to explain it to both creatively assembled supporting cast Virginia, her mining heritage is deep: WQXR is a media sponsor of Gene you and the good doc. suffers well their mischievous nihil- NJ Youth Theatre to Hold both her parents grew up in coal camps, and Shelley Enlow Recital Hall. For Point of disclosure: In a reverse on ism. both her grandfathers were miners, complete Enlow Hall 2011-12 Season the usual pattern, as a child I disliked Larry David is a stitch as Sister her mother worked for the local information, please visit the website the title characters for all the socially Mary-Mengele, the martinet nun. ‘Art Supports Art’ Auction UMWA. Her father was saved from or contact Ms. Cory Ransom, Direc- correct reasons. Chiefly, they were Jane Lynch plays the unfazed Mother WESTFIELD — Due largely to pub- While NJYT’s summer program has the mines by an uncle who paid his tor, Operations (908) 737-5932, violent, boorish and just plain stupid. Superior. And Sofia Vergara is the lic demand, as well as the need to raise been free to participating youth for 21 way through college. “It’s a coming [email protected]. But then for some reason or another, vamp who tries to dupe the boys into funding, the New Jersey Youth Theatre years, the nonprofit theatre will incur together of a lot of different threads in in mid-adulthood came a revelation. bumping off her spouse by dangling (NJYT) is again planning to host the expenses of more than $115,000 this my life,” Ms. Mattea said. Book Store to Host I would have preferred the secret of $833,000…ironically just what it’ll “Art Supports Art” auction at the James coming summer for its professional- Ms. Mattea is the multiple recipient life. All the same, it was a rethinking take to save the orphanage. But fret Ward Mansion, 169 East Broad Street grade summer production of Smokey of the Country Music Association’s Author and Illustrator on the Stooges. not. Despite all proof to the con- on Thursday, May 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. Joe’s Café in association with the New and Academy of Country Music’s WESTFIELD — The Town Book Comically reaffirmed in this hom- trary, the Stooges are nobody’s fools. at the James Ward Mansion. Attendees Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) Single Of The Year award and kept a Store will be hosting Westfield author age/reconstruction of things Stooges, In the finest comic tradition, they will have the opportunity to bid on an in Newark. This joint venture produced steady presence at the top of the coun- Rosanne Kurstedt and illustrator Lisa they were poor man’s are heroes despite themselves…their assortment of paintings, artistic items by NJYT and NJPAC will be presented try charts with nine Top 10 singles, Carletta-Vieites, and their book, “And Pagliaccis…uncultured pearls de- ultimately noble deeds a seemingly and jewelry. Admission is $10 for adults this year for the first time at Montclair including a 1990 duet, ‘The Battle I Thought About You” on Saturday, voted to a controversial form. Here, unconscious byproduct of their hare- and $5 for students. State University’s Kasser Theatre July Hymn Of Love,” as well as the tender April 28, from 2 -4 p.m. given a back story about growing up brained bumbling. If you think about U.S. Treasures from East Hanover 18-22, and at the Sitnick Theatre at the “Where’ve You Been,” co-written by “And I Thought About You” cel- in an orphanage they now must res- it, it’s a metaphoric microcosm for will again be supplying the artwork for Lackland Performing Arts Center in her husband, Jon Vezner, which earned ebrates the relationship between a work- cue from foreclosure, like the chal- all of humanity’s wonderings and the auction. U.S. Treasures, specializ- Hackettstown July 26-29. her 1990s Grammy for Best Female ing mother and her child. It reflects a lenge Jake and Elwood faced in “The wanderings. That the Farrellys found ing in fine art, antiques and reproduc- NJYT hopes to cover more than half Country Vocal Performance. The same thought all working mothers have Blues Brothers” (1980), they are made three actors to actualize their vision tions, acquires artwork from estates all of the expenses through contributions year also saw her first gold album, throughout their day, “I wonder what human. is itself a lucky inspiration. over the tri-state area. Owner Avi and special events such as the “Art Willow In The Wind. my child is doing now.” The playful Well, not too human. Because what Chris Diamantopoulos, Sean Lugashi said, “We are happy to help an Supports Art” Auction and NJYT’s Throughout the ‘90s, Kathy’s suc- images of the mother at work set next to the filmmakers are particularly suc- Hayes and Will Sasso as Moe, Larry organization that does so much for the annual car wash. Two River Commu- cesses continued, charting still more the child’s daily activities, add to this cessful at recreating is the insular and Curly, respectively, slip into their young people of New Jersey. nity Bank, 520 South Avenue in singles, including 1994’s top five single warm and tender piece. “And I Thought world within a world these guys oc- living oxymorons with seamless Catering for the event will be do- Westfield, has again invited NJYT to “Walking Away A Winner,” and re- About You” honors the unbreakable cupy. It’s an existence of no rules aplomb. The physical similarities, nated by various companies, restau- hold its 21st annual car wash on its leasing three more gold albums, the bond between mother and child. they completely abide by, even if it the likeness of voice and spot-on rants and individuals in the area includ- premises on May 5 from 2 – 5 p.m. platinum-selling A Collection Of Hits A resident of Westfield, Rosanne means Moe, the, uh, brains of the gesticulations go a long way to con- ing Feast Catering, Pastry Chic, For further information or support- and a long-awaited Christmas album, Kurstedt is currently an Adjunct Pro- operation, can abuse Larry and Curly vince us that the spirit of this odd Saladworks, El Toro Asado Restaurant ing NJYT, call (908) 233-3200 or visit Good News, which earned Kathy her fessor of Education at Fordham Uni- for absolutely no reason whatsoever little niche in the realm of slapstick and Pepsico. www.njyouththeatre.org. second Grammy, this time in the Gos- versity and a member of the Westfield and with only rare retribution. has indeed been resurrected. Board of Education. She is the author Of course it makes no sense…that’s Still, it bears noting that those of a professional book, “Teaching Writ- the point. It’s anarchical humor with who find these Vaudevillian rabble- JCC to Present ing with Picture Books as Models” as an angry edge. And, unless you’re a rousers total anathema will doubt- well as many professional develop- bit mad yourself, you know that find- fully be converted. Likewise, were it 13 – The Musical ment guides that support teachers’ con- ing the Stooges funny is its own not for the built-in paean, it prob- CLARK — The Jewish Community tinuing growth. ridiculousness…a liberating frivol- ably wouldn’t be as funny. Thus, Center (JCC) of Central New Jersey Lisa Carletta-Vieites, also a resident ity you allow yourself in an other- plaudits aside, and using logic “The will present 13 - The Musical at Arthur of Westfield, is an associate director in wise rather serious world. You laugh Three Stooges” might themselves L. Johnson High School in Clark, 365 the financial industry, and in her spare at yourself for guffawing… you, who appreciate, I can’t possibly give a Westfield Avenue, on Thursday, May time she pursues her life-long hobby of graduated from the Sorbonne. movie more than one popcorn per 3, and Saturday, May 5. art and drawing. This is her first foray Sliced into three segments to emu- Stooge. This rock musical about a boy turn- into picture book illustrating. late the shorts that first brought the … ing 13 whose parents suddenly get Meet Rosanne and Lisa at The Town Stooges to showbiz notoriety, the “The Three Stooges,” rated PG, is divorced and uproot him from New Book Store located at 270 East Broad first cut begins with the triad in ba- a Twentieth Century Fox Film Cor- York City to Indiana. The cast includes Street in Westfield (corner of East Broad byhood, dropped on the doorstep of poration release directed by Bobby PIRATE MUSICAL…Hedgehog & Feather will present the classic children’s book kids from Mountainside, Springfield, and Elmer Streets). If you are unable to the Sisters of Mercy Orphanage. Farrelly and Peter Farrelly and stars “How I Became A Pirate” in a rollicking musical. Pictured, left to right, are: Wendy Millburn, Scotch Plains and Westfield. attend this event, feel free to call The Soon not deemed the bundles of joy Chris Diamantopoulos, Sean Hayes Connolly, Chris Slavik, Sharon McGuire, John Cote, Max Kleiman, Joe Roberts, Alex Tickets can be purchased at Town Book Store at (908) 233-3535 to the nuns hoped they’d be, a mutual and Will Sasso. Running time: 92 Ramos, JD Kelly, and Jack Patrick Munley. Performances will be held at St. Paul’s www.brownpapertickets.com. Search reserve an autographed copy of their aggravation society forms. To the minutes in Westfield June 8-10. Visit hedgehogandfeather.org for more information. for “JCC of Central NJ.” children’s book. Page S-1 Thursday, April 26, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary GRANT, HUNTER BREAK TJ RECORD; WF BOYS WIN PV; GIRLS JAVELIN; SPF GIRLS WIN SMR Meet Records Get Shattered at Blue Devil Classic Relays

By DAVID B. CORBIN ran 48.8, and we had a 2:01 in 3:20.9 was set by Rahway in Budries crossed sixth at 3:04.15, get my time down. I hope I can Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times our 8[00 leg]. We had the meet 2009. Blue Devils Jake Vergara, followed by Raiders Quincy get 55,” Casterlow said. Top teams from North and Cen- record by about nine seconds, so Hay, Rob Ciardullo and Jason Sanchez, Zach Brencsons and DePaolo with a height of 6-2 tral New Jersey converged on we are happy with it,” Viking Isbit crossed fourth at 3:27.82. Antonio Casterlow, who had a (tied for best height) and DeClan Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield Head Coach Mike McCabe said. Animashaun, Taylor McLaughlin fine time of 57.49. Fitzmaurice placed third in the and proceeded to break 15 meet DeAngelis, Darryl Costello, Oba and Zach Ghizzone at 2:51.34 in “He wanted to get down to run- high jump with a total height of records at the Blue Devil Classic Animashaun and Eke broke the the intermediate hurdles broke ning close to 58. He said, ‘Coach 11-10. Jimenez with a leap of 20- Relays on April 21. The Union meet record in the 4x400 at the meet record of 2:57.94 set I can go faster than that, and he 10.25 and Fitzmaurice placed fifth Catholic Viking boys broke three 3:20.03. The former record of by Union last year. Blue Devils dropped down to 57. He has been in the long jump with a distance of meet records and the Cranford 40-3. On April 10, Jimenez had a Cougar girls broke one meet personal-best (PB) leap of 22 feet record. in the event, nearly nine inches Vikings Andrew Ghizzone (1200 Story on page 13 better than his previous PB. meters), Mike DeAngelis (400), “I had a good tailwind and I had Kenny Evely (800) and Allen Eke of The Westfield Leader a good pop. Everything felt per- (1600) broke Westfield’s 1996 fect. Last night I was dreaming I meet record of 10:26.8 in the was looking at videos until 11:30 distance medley relay (DMR) with of just long jumps to prepare my a time of 10:18.16. Blue Devils self,” Jimenez said. Matt Luppino, Alex Hay, Kevin Cougars Adham McGuire with a Ingram and Jack Leahy finished leap of 42-8.5 and Reggie Green second at 10:32.86. at 40-8 placed third in the triple Eke had a substantial lead when jump with a distance of 83.45, he got the baton from Evely, so followed by Fitzmaurice (41-4.5) Leahy’s chances to catch him and DePaolo (40-7) at 81-11.5. were slim. Eke ran his leg in Although he has the school in- 4:17.3 door record, McGuire’s leap was “My coach told me to try to just a half an inch less than close it on the first lap. I went out Green’s Cranford High School in at 61. I like taking out the mile outdoor record leap of 42-9. fast but not that fast. I like to feel “Last year, Reggie jumped 42- the pain, but I didn’t do that 9. At the group meet, Adham well,” Leahy said. went 42-8.5 and was disap- “We were happy he was out pointed. Although he qualified front. He wanted to run like 4:12 CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 or 4:13, but he was way out there. He doesn’t run that many miles, so for him to be in front More photos on “Photo Library” Please Support and not chasing guys was a little different. Overall, our leadoff was 12apr19-bl-dev-relays Cranford High School first. He ran 3:09. Our 400 leg David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SHATTERING ANOTHER RECORD…Cougar Bryanna Grant, pictured, and teammate Regine Hunter broke the meet Sports Programs Probitas Verus Honos record in the triple jump at the Blue Devil Classic Relays at Kehler Stadium in Westfield on April 19. Chris Jimenez, Mike DePaolo and working really hard all year. I’m See & Subscribe at John Stelmach crossed fourth at happy. He’s happy,” Raider Head BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo 3:01.89. Cougars Chris Witwick, Coach Rich McGriff said. Go Dan VanOstenbridge and James “I remember last year, the per- Submit commentary and items for publishing. son who won states ran a 56, so Cougars! Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste I took a lot off in a space of three weeks, so I have a lot of time to Go and See a Game! Page S-2 Thursday, April 26, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Fifteen Records Get Shattered at Blue Devil Classic Track & Field Relays CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 for Meet of Champs, he wanted Cougar Head Coach Peter Kane compete. If he gets the record, that record. Indoors, Adham goes explained. it’s fine, because we always battle and jumps 43-9 for our indoor “We always compete. He pushes with each other. One thing, I have school record. Today, he gets a me. I will definitely get back one more year, so I can come 42-8.5 and he says, ‘I still can’t there,” McGuire said. back and get it,” Green said. get that record.’ And Reggie has “I always like having my record, Blue Devils Peter Fagan with a big smile, pumping his fist, ” but Adham and I always like to the top height of 14 feet and John Stelmach took top honors in the pole vault with a height of 26-6. Cougars Pat Lynch (13-6 – second best) and Mike Helmstetter placed third at 24-6, and Raiders Joe Desiato and Mike Carlos tied for sixth at 19-0. Blue Devils Brendan Dugan, Ciardullo, Kyle Star and Vergara crossed fourth in the 4x100 at 43.5. “Our handoffs were really smooth. It looks like the times were really well. We wanted to David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times get in the low 43’s today, be- Blue Devil Mike DePaolo – High jump cause we have Penn [Relays] and Burke held, and they still had “If I could jump 40, that would coming up next weekend, so we two jumps each. It’s fun to have be great, but I want to jump 39 wanted to see how well we could all three at counties. We are very again, so I can get used to it do,” Dugan said. excited for that,” Coach Kane said. outdoors,” Grant said. The same foursome also fin- “My first jump was only 36, but Coach Kane added, “That’s all ished seventh in the 4x200 with a we beat the meet record. I the talk! That’s all the talk! 40! time of 1:31.64. Blue Devils John jumped a 37 on the second one. 40!” Kirna, Dan Luzzi, Isbit and Ingram Regine did good too,” Grant said. Raiders Christine Miklas and David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times finished fourth in the 4x800 at Grant’s personal best was 39-9 Leah Salituro placed sixth in the Cougar Reggie Green – Triple jump 8:09.4. Raider Billy Castore with so she is just three inches shy of triple jump with a distance of 65- a shove of 49-8 (second best) the magic mark of 40 feet. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 and James Kaiser took fourth in the shot put with a distance of 90- 2. Cougars McGuire and Rob Kessler placed fifth in the javelin with a distance of 278-9. In the girls events, Cougar Bryanna Grant (37.5.5) and Regine Hunter (35-11.75) broke the Cougars’ own meet record of 67-10.75 (2011) in the triple jump by combining for a distance of 73-5.25. The Cougars also have Gillian Burke when the event requires a threesome. “We are lucky to have three, and the biggest part in the equation is during April, a lot of these relays are only two-man relays, so I have to keep circulating one in and one out. On their first David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times attempt here, Bry and Regine had David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SPF Raider Antonio Casterlow – Intermediate Hurdles broken the meet record that Bry Blue Devils Kevin Ingram & Jason Isbit – 4x800 Page S-3 Thursday, April 26, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Fifteen Records Get Shattered at Blue Devil Classic Track & Field Relays CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2

1. Blue Devils Mai Devin and Alex second best) and Lia Gordon took shot put with a distance of 82- MEET RECORDS GIRLS 400H: Howell (Kendal Hand, Becky Adu, Karpadia took fourth in the pole fifth at 173-0. Cougar Kristen 11.25. Raiders Renfree and Gor- 4x100: Union (Haisha Bisilo, Fatimat Aly Moreland) 3:24.39 vault with a height of 16-0. VanBenschoten (107.5 – second don took sixth at 60-2. Ayinde, Ennica Jacob, Jen Edobi) 48.48 High Jump: Franklin (Kyaira Wright- Blue Devils Meghan Reilly (113- best) and Summer Kortbaoui took Raiders Justine Valdes, Devora 4x200: Union (same as above) 1:40.88 Harmon, Raven Thompson) 10-8 11 – third best) and Christina second in the discus with a dis- Ward, Dariana Devore and Erin 4x400: Union (same as above) 4:00.11 Long Jump: UC (Morgan McLaughlin, Shuttle Hurdles: Franklin (Opeyemi Jasmine Holder) 33-1 Mosco took top honors in the tance of 189-1. VanBenschoten Pierce took first in the sprint Osentuyi, Ashley Robinson, Aamira Triple Jump: Cranford (Grant, Hunter) javelin with a distance of 212-7. with the best toss of 34-11.75 medley relay with a time of Muse, Danielle Delgado) 1:02.28 73-5.25 Raiders Sam Renfree (117-8 – and Kortbaoui took second in the 4:16.64. Blue Devils Kaitlyn Johnson, Lily Burtness, Emily McBain and Johanna Mermer finished second in the DMR at 13:03.6. Cougars Megan Byrnes, Jenna Ellenbacher, Keara Reilly and Katia Oltmann finished seventh at 13:22.58. Johnson, Amanda Marcotullio, Ellie Callinan and McBain crossed third in the 4x800 at 9:58.28. Burtness, Gabby Stravach, Lauren Schmeider and Mermer crossed eighth at 10:25.8. Cougars Rebecca Shimonov, Hunter, Megan Schetelich and Grant finished second in the shuttle hurdles at 1:04.5, followed by Raiders Salituro, Kaitlyn Reilly, Najla Gilliam and Miklas at 1:07.05. Shimonov, Laura Van Horn and Schetelich finished fourth in the 400 hurdles at 3:31.15. Raiders Amber David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Union Catholic Viking Allen Eke– 4x800. DMR, 4x400 Blue Devil Sophia DeVita – Relays – Triple Jump Simmons, Ward, Christine Charles and DeVore took fifth in the 4x200 at 1:46.88. Simmons, Ward, Charles and DeVore crossed sixth in the 4x100 at 50.72, followed by Cougars Ashley McGuire, Hunter, Shimonov and Van Horn at 51.05. MEET RECORDS BOYS 4x400: Union Catholic (DeAngelis, Costello, Animishaun, Eke) 3:20.03 4x800: Piscataway (Marcus Hatchett, Josh Kumat, Lance Weaver, Tim Ball) 7:55.46 DMR: UC (Ghizzone, DeAngelis, Evely, Eke) 10:18.16 Shuttle Hurdles: Franklin (Devon Jefferson, Marquis Harris, Markim Ottley, Yakubu Ibrahim) 59.8 4x400H: UC (Animashaun, McLaughlin, Z. Ghizzone) 2:51.34 Long Jump: Sayreville (Emeka Eze, Dan Saxson) 42-10.5 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Triple Jump: Sayreville (Eze, Myles David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cougar Adham McGuire – Triple jump Hartsfield) 89-5.5 Blue Devil Jack Leahy – Anchor Distance Medley Relay Page S-4 Thursday, April 26, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary SIRAGUSA BLASTS TWO HOME RUNS, MORENO BANGS HOMER, SCHAEFER GETS TWO RBI Cougars Plate Eight in 1st, Rap Softball Blue Devils, 12-4 By FRED LECOMTE Elena Scarano and Audrey was throwing strikes; they put tapped a single, dashed to sec- lofted an RBI sacrifice fly ball. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Peterson each contributed two the ball in play and put us on our ond, moved to third and scored Cougar sophomore centerfielder An explosive hitting lineup and hits. heels and that’s not a comfort- on Tupper’s single into Casale made a big defensive play effective pitching showcased the The 6-1 Cougars set the stage able way to play a game. Laying centerfield. In the third, after a with Blue Devils manning second strengths of the Cranford High with eight runs on a six-hit as- down a couple of bunts, we’re brilliant double play by Schaefer, and third. School girls’ softball team when it sault in the first inning, high- not expecting it, and all of a Peterson and Scarano (1-3-5), “I don’t know if it even would be scored eight runs in the first in- lighted by Bagniewski’s two-run sudden you have a couple of runs the Cougars did add a run to their noticed. It was a little kind dink ning to earn a 12-4 victory over RBI single, Casale’s RBI single on the board and we’re in trouble. total on Casale’s bunt single, sto- over the infield. She made it look Westfield in Westfield on April 19. and Saragusa’s two-run blast to Today, they were definitely bet- len base and Saragusa’s single. really easy; came up throwing “We knew that we had to hit the deep centerfield. ter than us, but I think we can The Blue Devil bats sparked the ball home for the out,” Coach ball. We knew they were going to “I think all the credit goes to hang with them in the future,” two runs in the bottom of the Bruno said. play their outfield really deep, Cranford today. From the first said Blue Devil Head Coach Caitlin inning to make the score 9-3. The Blue Devil defense also and we were thinking we would pitch of the game, we were on McDonald. Cali Chambliss and Ferraro each held tight in the fourth when be able to take some extra bases our heels, and they put us there. The 9-2 Blue Devils scored a tapped singles, Schaefer followed catcher Elizabeth Fox nailed a here and there, but we were They pitched to us great, she run in the second. Peterson with an RBI single, and Criscuolo Cougar heading to second. fortunate. The girls had some- “Our defense largely was good. thing that they wanted to prove First inning, they put down a to themselves; that they were Story on page 15 couple of real nice bunts and made the team that they keep talking of The Westfield Leader us panic and again, that’s part of about and want to be, so they putting us on our heels. As far a s made a little bit of a statement all the routine plays, we made today. My team played really them, made a couple of exciting well today,” said Cranford coach plays, especially Julia’s (Criscuolo) Bob Bruno. play catching that line drive at Julie Saragusa belted two home second. That was awesome! Sara runs and had four RBI in her four Seitz made a nice catch in left and plate appearances. On the Aditi Jain a nice catch in right, but mound, she yielded three earned it all comes back to that first runs on 12 hits, retired four bat- inning. We are going to have to ters and walked one. Melissa learn to not see as many strikes, Moreno also went 3-for-4, in- be a little more aggressive.” Coach cluding a two-run homer and an McDonald said. RBI single. Stephanie Bagniewski Three Cougars streaked across banged a two-run single, and the plate in the sixth. Saragusa Allison Verrelli had a double and strolled to the plate and un- a RBI bunt single. Izzy Acton and leashed a solo blast to deep Jess Casale each had two hits centerfield. Emily Snyder slashed and an RBI to lead the Cougars’ a single followed by Moreno’s 14-hit attack. two-run homer to centerfield. Blue Devil pitcher Shannon “We try and take advantage of Schaefer yielded eight runs in what another team’s weakness the first inning but regained her is or what we may perceive what control through the following five a weakness is. We saw some innings. Schaefer, who led the things and we took advantage Blue Devils’ 12-hit offense, pow- More photos on “Photo Library” and the kids did exactly what we ered three hits and two RBI. 12apr17-wf-cr-soft practiced yesterday, and I think Natalie Tupper whacked an RBI now when we go to practice, single, and Julia Criscuolo pro- they’ll take practice a little more vided a run. Chrissy Ferraro, serious, so we did a great job,” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Coach Bruno said. AWAITING THE THROW…Cougar catcher Melissa Moreno prepares to catch the ball as Blue Devil Chrissy Ferraro, Probitas Verus Honos Cranford 801 003 0 12 No. 16, slides home to score. The Cougars defeated Westfield, 12-4, in Westfield. Westfield 012 000 1 4 Page S-5 Thursday, April 26, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times COUGAR ATHLETES OF THE WEEK…Rebecca Roman, a senior captain on the varsity lacrosse team, is leading the Cougars in points this season. She has 30 goals and 7 assists and averages 3 goals a game. Ryan Williamson, a junior on the varsity baseball team, was the winning pitcher against Delbarton this past weekend. He pitched a five-inning shutout and went 3-for-3 with a double and two singles. Page S-6 Thursday, April 26, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary *** Garwood Sets Salary Review, Hears Tax Complaints ***

By CHRISTINA M. HINKE about $14,000 [as] they have anyone who works 36 weeks or possibility of losing their unem- taking $5,000 to $10,000 of the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader larger units, the rest of us we’re under, and would include school ployment benefits. At that meet- $22,000 it would save by not GARWOOD – The borough coun- paying $12,000. We have a lot of workers. He said school crossing, Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi having to pay into the unemploy- cil unanimously voted Tuesday to seniors over there, and we have ing guards work 36 weeks and stated that the current state law ment fund for crossing guards, approve a resolution to establish a super seniors. They are not work- would be affected by the bill. considers crossing guards part- and give it back in the form of a compensation review procedure ing people over there. … You guys Councilwoman Sara Todisco time employees, not seasonal raise to the crossing guards. for the purposes of determining got jobs and income and I dare said the police committee have workers, and said, “For me, noth- Also, during the workshop ses- salaries and wages for full-time say if I ask you, none of you are been reviewing the issue and ing will change until the laws of sion, Ms. Todisco asked the mayor employees of the borough who paying $12,000, $14,000 for your would have a recommendation the State of New Jersey change.” to consider having the borough are not the members of any em- taxes. I think you ought to give us by the next council meeting. “Again, they are in the council attend Union County free- ployee bargaining unit, are not consideration, it is just not fair.” During the March 27 council crosshairs,” said Bruce Paterson holder meetings, suggesting the afforded compensation protection Resident Tom Pedas, who spoke meeting, the crossing guards regarding the crossing guards. councilpersons rotate, with each by law, and whose compensation at the last borough meeting, also approached the mayor and coun- Should the bill become law, he council person responsible for is solely with the discretion of the spoke up again, asking that taxes cil about their displeasure of the asked the council to consider attending two meetings a year. mayor and council. for The Pointe residents be re- Under the resolution, each de- duced by half. partment head within police, pub- Resident Bruce Paterson told The lic works and administration are Westfield Leader that he filed a Cranford Committee Unveils Birchwood Ord. charged with the responsibility for notification with the borough clerk the annual evaluation of their re- on Tuesday to begin a recall peti- By FRED T. ROSSI approve the ordinance’s intro- meeting, several amendments spective employees’ performance tion for Councilman James Specially Written for The Westfield Leader duction “under protest.” Deputy will be offered, including one to and recommending appropriate Mathieu’s council seat. Mr. Pater- CRANFORD – The township Mayor Andis Kalnins, when asked add a new line of revenue from salary adjustments. The mayor son first announced his intention committee, under protest, voted for his vote, said, “Unfortunately, the Cranford Crossing PILOT and council would have the final in a statement to the mayor and on Tuesday to introduce a court- yes.” Commissioner Kevin (Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes) pro- vote in determining the percent- council at the end of February that ordered ordinance that will for- Campbell voted for its introduc- gram that “will ease the tax bur- age increase in compensation. he may begin filing for a recall on mally permit the Birchwood Av- tion, but said he had “serious den” a bit. He said some added Three residents of The Pointe, a Councilman Mathieu’s seat as a enue property to include multi- doubts” if the ordinance is in appropriations would be neces- newly built condominium com- result of a lawsuit filed by Borough family affordable housing. compliance with the goals of the sary this year for renovations to plex located along North Avenue Clerk Christina Ariemma against The ordinance, which will be municipal land use laws. the lower level of the storm- in the borough, voiced their op- Mr. Mathieu, the mayor and bor- voted on after a public hearing The planning board early next damaged municipal building. Mr. position to The Pointe residents ough council that claims she has on Tuesday, May 22, is part of month is set to adopt similar Kalnins also said that for the first paying what they said is double been harassed and intimidated by the township’s compliance with changes to the township master time since 2008, township su- the taxes than the average tax- Mr. Mathieu and was denied raises a state Superior Court Judge’s plan – again, under a court or- pervisors would receive a salary payer in the borough. the last two years as retaliation for December order allowing der, and again, according to Mr. increase of 2 percent. Christine Spear, a resident of being a whistleblower. Paramus-based S. Hekemian Morin, under protest. He said The $33.7-million spending plan The Pointe, said, “I, too, would As part of the consent agenda, Group, which owns the prop- that once the township commit- was introduced two weeks ago, like to express my displeasure of the council also unanimously erty, to move forward with its tee formally passes the ordinance but a formal public hearing and the unfair taxes imposed on us for voted to approve a resolution to plans to build 360 housing units. on Tuesday, May 22, the court vote will not occur until June to services we do not receive — amend the purchasing and pro- Township Attorney Phil Morin would issue a formal judgment of allow the governing body time snow removal in particular is one cedures manual, as well as a reso- said at the committee’s meeting compliance. Then, he said, the to make changes and to await example. We are paying twice lution to authorize an agreement this week that the ordinance township can file an appeal of the final state aid figures. through our taxes and again be- with JEN Electric for annual pre- was being introduced “under court’s decision. In the mean- The public hearing and vote on cause we are required to have ventative maintenance on two protest,” a formal designation time, the township will continue the ordinance regulating the private snow removal.” traffic signals at an annual cost allowing town governments to actively oppose Hekemian’s feeding of wildlife on public and The borough is currently in liti- not to exceed $600 per light. “saddled” with what he said were permit applications with the state private property will be held at gation with The Pointe about the A resolution that would urge the “adverse” affordable-housing Department of Environmental the committee’s May 8 meeting. costs associated with snow re- State Legislature to approve Re- obligations to legally register Protection based on what Mr. Two weeks ago, the committee moval and other related services. publican bill, A-2454, which would their objections. Morin said were a “multitude of approved an amendment to ad- Carl Teschke, who lives with his alter eligibility requirements for The four township committee issues,” including flooding im- dress concerns that had been wife, Olga, at The Pointe, said, unemployment insurance for sea- members in attendance – Mayor pact issues. raised about the scope of the “We have meetings with upwards sonal public entity workers, was David Robinson was absent – did Work continues on the proposed restrictions, with some of 60 to 65 people — every meet- tabled. During the workshop not speak in detail about the township’s $33.7-million budget residents worrying that even the ing you hear about taxes, taxes, meeting, Council President Keith ordinance, with Commissioners for 2012, and Deputy Mayor feeding of birds would result in taxes. We have about 44 units Sluka said the bill was to be Lisa Adubato Nesi and Edward Kalnins said that at the penalties. over there, and eight are paying amended to say it would apply to O’Malley both simply voting to committee’s Tuesday, May 8 CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 Page S-7 Thursday, April 26, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Library Slates Music Events; Antique Appraisal

GARWOOD – The Garwood Pub- and James Power will present their On Monday, May 14, at 6:30 lic Library, located at 411 Third film, A lesson in A Cappella, also p.m., representatives from Avenue, will hold two musical at 7 p.m. This one-hour docu- Winterhill Antiques of Scotch events and one antique appraisal mentary will demonstrate how Plains will be on hand to appraise during the month of May. this type of music played a crucial items brought by members of the Charles and Pamela Horner will role in the development of popu- public. Each person attending is continue their series on the his- lar music, yet has not received limited to three items that they tory of doo-wop with part two of the accolades it deserves. can carry in to the library. At this “The Jersey Groups” on Wednes- After the screening, Mr. Lewis event, coins and jewelry will not day, May 9, at 7 p.m. And on and Mr. Power will be present to be appraised. As space is limited, Wednesday, May 23, Keith Lewis talk about why they made the film early registration is requested. and why they feel this musical art The Garwood Public Library is form is so important to the music located at the back of the Lincoln Probitas Verus Honos industry. School complex, at the corner of Third Avenue and Walnut Street. Registration for these events can be made in person at the library, by calling (908) 789-1670 or at A Letter to the Editor the interactive calendar page Fred Rossi for The Westfield Leader and The Times found at the library’s website, PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE. Students, some accompanied by their tuition- youseemore.com/garwood. paying parents, came out on Tuesday evening for a college fair at Cranford High County Should Cut Patronage Jobs, Library hours are Monday School. More than two dozen colleges and university, ranging from Rutgers and through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 William Paterson to UMass Amherst and University of Delaware took part. Not Runnells, Soc. Services Workers p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 Despite the county budget out raises to the politically con- p.m. The e-mail address for the UCC Cranford to Host climbing to just a shade under a nected – yes. Not creating new library is half a billion dollars, the county is management positions for the [email protected]. laying off approximately 10 per- politically connected – yes. Have Job Fair on Sat., May 2 cent of their workforce. This does the Union County Democratic not include even one over-paid, Committee chairman show up at Cranford Comm CRANFORD – Companies in the port, New Jersey Transit, Smith un-needed patronage job. In fact, a county facility to earn her transportation, logistics and dis- and Solomon, A. Diue Pyle, and politically connected employees $147,712 county paycheck – yes. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 tribution industry are invited to Wakefern Inc. The event will be were given generous raises in Reducing the millions to politi- recruit at Union County College’s open to all job seekers, not only January. cally connected law firms – yes. In other matters, Commis- Job Fair scheduled for Wednes- Union County College students. Freeholder Estrada stated at Cutting out catered freeholder sioner O’Malley said last day, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 That means professionals in TLD the last freeholder meeting, “I meetings – yes. Ending Musicfest Saturday’s town-wide river p.m., in the Victor M. Richel Stu- or other industries with skills am amazed that people who sit – yes. Not buying fireplace tiles cleanup was “widely attended dent Commons on the College’s transferable to TLD jobs as well here week after week who con- for $9,975 – yes. Disbanding the and nicely supported.” He said Cranford Campus. Over 65 em- as entry-level candidates will be sistently complain about A, B, million-dollar public information some 150 volunteers helped ployers attended last year’s job able to attend. In addition, rep- and C are not the first ones out department – yes. Consolidating clear nearly the entire river, fair. resentatives from the Union here saying how great it is….we’re their three law enforcement de- and noted that another cleanup Union County College is hosting County One Stop Career Center reducing the workforce by 10 partments – yes. …… is set for the fall. this Job Fair in cooperation with will be available to discuss em- percent. That’s what they’ve been I could fill the space of this At the start of the one-hour the Union County Board of Chosen ployer incentives and programs. asking for months, years.” entire newspaper with the re- meeting, Commissioner Freeholders, the New Jersey TLD Companies interested in host- I have never heard a citizen call quests citizens have made for O’Malley presented certificates Talent Network and the Union ing a table for recruitment may for in the last few “months, years” Union County government to get to two local businesses – Life- County Workforce Investment obtain a registration form by for a 10 percent reduction in their finances under control for line Tech Solutions and Dinner Board. The following companies sending an e-mail to Nancy Runnells or Social Service em- months, years. The unaccount- In A Pinch – for their efforts at will be present at this year’s fair: Toomey at [email protected] or ployees, which the county is now ability of freeholders and their adopting environmentally-sus- AT&T Mobility, Avon, Aflac, calling (908) 527-7207 to re- doing while keeping all highly outright lies would be sprinkled tainable practices as part of the Westfield Y, Primerica, Edward quest a form via mail. For more paid, upper management posi- throughout. local Go Green initiative. Mem- Jones Investment, Life Station, information, visit www.ucc.edu/ tions at Runnells along with their bers of Girl Scout Troop No. go/ibi and look for the link to TLD Tina Renna, President Inc., Corbin Exterminating, Cintas, perks. Reducing patronage jobs UC Watchdog Assoc. 40894 led the committee in the Port Logistics, New Century Trans- Event News. and nepotism – yes. Not handing salute to the flag.