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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, December 25, 2008 OUR 118th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 52-2008 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS

January 17, 2008 February 7, 2008 May 8, 2008

Benjamin Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David Samsky for The Westfield Leader Greg Ryan for The Westield Leader THE BLUNT TRUTH...Union County Police transport convict Otis Blunt, who WHEN PIGS FLY...Governor Jon Corzine stands next to a slide depicting an INTENSE...Approximately 900 citizens met at Plainfield High School to protest escaped from Union County jail in Elizabeth, to the high-security Union County animated figure of a flying pig, emphasizing a quote from his January 8 State-of- and let state legislators know how they feel about the closing of Muhlenberg Police Headquarters in Westfield, after he was captured in Mexico City two days the-State Address. In the speech, he said “pigs will fly over the Statehouse before Regional Medical Center. prior through the efforts of an international manhunt. there’s a realistic level of new taxes or spending cuts that can fix this mess.” 2008 Year In Review: Part 1 – January to May goleader.com/archives Little Gatehouse Subdivision OK’d; Family of Slain Westfield Woman Awarded $5.5 Mil.; Libraries Talk Merger; St. Anne’s Project Defeated JANUARY dress the South Avenue streetscape joining a very long list of residents joint library. The libraries received a increasing the role of the architectural A 41-year-old newspaper Scotch Plains project. He also said the council would who always cared about, and worked $149,700 state SHARE (Sharing Avail- review board. deliverywoman, Mirtha Bravo, was Mayor Martin Marks, delivering his work to finalize the quiet zone at the for, the betterment of our community.” able Resources Efficiently) grant to New Jersey State Police investigated killed when she was pinned against ninth and final New Year’s address at Rahway Avenue crossing. William Biunno of Mountainside finance a feasibility study of merging the death of David Gorczyca, 42, of her vehicle as it collided with a parked the council’s annual reorganization Stanley Jackson, 57, of Plainfield was sentenced to three years proba- the two libraries. Both directors said Westfield who was killed after he en- car in the parking lot of the Spruce meeting, urged the township council died of injuries he sustained when he tion by a judge for stealing more than their facilities face increasingly lim- tered a traffic lane on foot along Route Mill apartment complex. to work on a bipartisan basis to agree was struck by a 2006 Mercedes-Benz $20,000 from his church during an 11- ited space in which to house their 78. Police said he had pulled his 2005 Mountainside on a successor to outgoing Municipal traveling eastbound on North Avenue year period. collections; a merger would provide Saab to the eastbound shoulder of the Chief School Administrator for the Manager Thomas Atkins and discussed near Fourth Avenue in Westfield. An Union County adequate room for their growing num- highway in Lebanon Borough, Mountainside Board of Education, the possible creation of a Special Im- employee of Atlantic Plumbing, he The Union County Board of Cho- ber of programs and patrons. Hunterdon County. Richard O’Malley, announced his res- provement District (SID) in the down- The State Senate approved a pro- town area and renovations to the posal to change how state aid to schools township’s two firehouses. is distributed by a tally of 23-13, while The council unanimously selected the Assembly approved the legisla- Councilwoman Nancy Malool to serve tion, 41-36, both with the minimum as deputy mayor for 2008 and unani- number of votes needed for passage. mously reappointed Township Attor- Eleven senators did not vote. ney Brian Levine, Assistant Attorney Among those opposing the bill were Lawrence Woodruff, Municipal Pros- Assemblymen Jon Bramnick and Eric ecutor Thomas Russo and Public De- Munoz (LD-21, Westfield and Sum- fender Casey Woodruff. mit, respectively). Mr. Bramnick called Fanwood the school-funding bill “a moving Former Governors Brendan Byrne freight train,” but said it was unlikely and Donald DiFrancesco swore in that he, Mr. Munoz and Senator Tom Mayor Colleen Mahr and newly- Kean, Jr. (all LD-21, Westfield) would elected Councilman Anthony Parenti, be successful in stalling the bill long Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader respectively, during the borough enough for “effective evaluation” of SLEEP OVER...About 1,000 Westfield residents lined up at the municipal council’s reorganization meeting. the impact of the legislation. building on April 17 in hopes of signing up for the remaining spots at the Westfield Memorial Pool. Some came early enough to catch some sleep in the early morning Beginning her second four-year Westfield Board of Education Presi- darkness. term, Mayor Mahr in her annual ad- dent Ginny Leiz said the bulk of dress talked of the millions of dollars Westfield’s aid is “categorical,” mean- Michael Fitzhenry, 13, of Westfield ignation to take a position as the su- currently being invested in Fanwood David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader ing it is directed toward students with was seriously injured after he was perintendent of schools for the and the future of sustainable economic GIANTS WIN...The area virtually shut down Sunday night, with house parties “special needs.” She said two thirds of struck by a car while walking on the Matawan-Aberdeen Board of Educa- development. “It is important to con- everywhere filled with fans watching the dramatic Giants’ victory over the the aid would be rolled into the wealth- sidewalk along Mountain Avenue. A tion. trol our own destiny,” she said. “We Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. Guests at the Corbin house celebrate after the Giants based formula, putting Westfield at second boy jumped out of the way of Garwood want to protect its (Fanwood’s) future stormed back for the win. February 7, 2008. risk for cuts, directly affecting its spe- the car, which struck the side of a The Garwood Borough Council and character.” cial-education program. medical office building. Dr. Thomas approved two resolutions to award She also said the borough was fac- was killed as he attempted to cross sen Freeholders chose Angel Estrada Governor Jon Corzine tapped former Streko, a dentist, and Dr. Malcolm professional-services contracts for ing financial difficulties, with sharp North Avenue. as chairman and Al Mirabella as vice- Republican Congressman Bob Franks Schwartz, a urologist, whose offices engineering and landscape architec- increases in the cost of insurance and Town Planner Judith Thornton an- chairman during the board’s reorgani- of Berkeley Heights, whom he de- are located near the crash scene, tended ture for the borough’s athletic field a 4-percent cap on the amount that nounced her resignation after accept- zation meeting. feated in the 2000 U.S. Senate race, to to Michael and cleared his airway. complex project as part of the ing a job with the state’s Highlands Freeholders Dan Sullivan and Bette build support for his proposed state Michael has since recovered. borough’s plan for a $2.1-million over- Council. Jane Kowalski were sworn into new financial restructuring and debt-reduc- Scotch Plains haul of the athletic site located on The Westfield council endorsed three-year terms along with Rayland tion plan. A cellular technology consultant, Myrtle Avenue. The plan called for a “phase 1” of the Downtown Improve- Van Blake, the newest member of the Drexel University Professor Bruce facilities upgrade, including a multi- ment Plan. The plan calls for land- nine-member board. Sheriff Ralph Eisenstein, told the township council purpose synthetic surface athletic field, scaping and lighting improvements in Froehlich, first elected in 1977, was that enacting an ordinance setting out basketball courts and a playground, as and around the Westfield Train Sta- sworn into his 11th three-year term. specific zones where cell phone tow- well as additional recreation space. tion, as well as the erection of 55 new During his speech, Freeholder ers would be permitted is “probably The borough announced it had been shade trees. Estrada announced initiatives to make not a good idea” because township designated to receive $375,000 in Garwood county buildings energy efficient, to officials would end up having less Green Acres grant funding. Mayor Dennis McCarthy swore in build a countywide animal shelter and control over the size and location of The borough’s planning board Anthony Sytko, a Republican, and remove stored chemicals throughout such towers. unanimously voted down the age 55- Stephen Napolitano, a Democrat, as county public schools, while encour- Donald Wussler, a member of the and-over, 47-unit, three-story condo- council members, replacing former aging recycling at schools. Memorial Day Parade committee and minium complex, dubbed “The Manor Republican councilman Victor Union County entered into a three- a veteran of the 1950-1953 Korean at St. Anne’s,” proposed by Westfield DeFillippo, who did not seek re-elec- year, $100,000 agreement with Over- War, announced a private fundraising developer James Ward. Board mem- tion, and Democrat Charles Lombardo, look Hospital to co-sponsor the effort to raise $1,000 to $1,600 to bers said the density of the building, who lost his bid for another term in the county’s annual MusicFest event. purchase a nine-foot, two-faced clock traffic in the area and citizens con- November 2007 election. The council Two inmates who escaped from the January 10, 2008 to remember Korean War veterans. cerns influenced their votes. elected Councilwoman Kathleen Union County jail in Elizabeth on The clock was revealed on Veterans Union County Villaggio as its president for the third December 14, 2007, were returned to Linda Condrillo for The Westfield Leader Day. Brian Riordan, a former New York time. custody and placed in a state correc- THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES… Township Manager Tom Atkins re- City Department of Corrections war- Mayor McCarthy said 2008 would tions facility in Trenton. The inmates Mountainside Councilman Glenn leased a proposed municipal budget of den with more than 20 years of expe- Mortimer, right, thanks Werner Schon, be a challenging year. “How do we were first taken to the Union County who is retiring, for his 25 years as a $24.9 million, up 6 percent or $1.4 rience, was hired as the new director make room for development that will Police Headquarters in Westfield. borough councilman. million over 2007. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 March 27, 2008 benefit Garwood without displacing Area John E. List dies in prison. our fellow residents and families who The directors of the Scotch Plains The Rahway Valley Sewerage have lived in the borough for decades? and Fanwood libraries said they see Authority’s (RVSA) board of com- could be raised through taxes. “We How do we dare to dream big while community support for the idea of a missioners approved a $25-million will be forced to make some difficult not forgetting to fill the potholes, clean operating budget for 2008, represent- decisions,” Mayor Mahr said. our streets and parks, and address the ing a 4.9 percent increase over the Mayor Mahr announced that she small, daily concerns that make such a previous year. would form a budget-review commit- big difference in our quality of life?” Former Bogota Mayor Steve tee as the governing body prepared to he said. Lonegan was arrested along with ra- craft the municipal budget. She re- The mayor appointed a committee dio personality Seth Grossman while quested that residents interested in to oversee the $2.1-million James V. holding a protest outside Middle Town- serving on the committee send their Guerriero Athletic Field upgrade ship High School in Cape May County, résumés to Borough Clerk Eleanor project. where Governor Corzine was holding McGovern “as soon as possible.” Mountainside a town-hall meeting to promote his Westfield Mayor Robert Viglianti swore into plan to raise tolls in order to address The year began with the traditional office newly elected Councilman Jef- the state’s fiscal situation. They were swearing-in of newly elected officials. frey Wass and re-elected Councilman charged with trespassing on public State Superior Court Judge Douglas Glenn Mortimer. The council elected property. February 21, 2008 Fasciale swore in new First Ward William Lane as its 2008 council presi- FEBRUARY Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader Councilman Frank Arena, who de- dent, taking over the responsibilities Westfield SERIOUS ACCIDENT…On Monday afternoon, a car driven by a Mountainside feated Democrat Ross Katz in No- from Councilman Keith Turner. Land-use Taskforce Chairman Wil- woman on Mountain Avenue near Orchard Street in Westfield left the road, struck vember 2007. Mr. Arena joined re- The mayor recognized retiring liam Heinbokel released the panel’s a young boy and smashed into the brick wall of the building at 169 Mountain elected incumbents JoAnn Neylan, Councilman Werner Schon for “25 May 15, 2008 final report. The report includes imple- Avenue. The 13-year-old Westfield boy struck by the car was seriously injured. Mark Ciarrocca and James Foerst, all years of unselfish service” to menting a “sliding-scale model” to Republicans, on the council. Mountainside. Larissa Curlik for The Westfield Leader determine height, a 25-foot limitation PAGE INDEX In his annual address, Mayor Andy “Werner, you are leaving the coun- LEGACY…Robert Sherr retired after on the length of any continuous build- Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 7 Merry Christmas.. 4 Skibitsky envisioned completing the cil this evening without a pension and 30 years as director of the Westfield ing wall adjacent to a side-yard prop- Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 12 Classifieds...... 13 pool and police dispatch-center im- without lifetime healthcare,” Mayor Regional Health Department. He was erty line, lowering the number of al- Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 9-11 A&E...... 13-14 provements while beginning to ad- Viglianti said. “You are, however, now replaced by Megan Cornish. lowable stories from three to 2.5, and Page 8 Thursday, December 25, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication

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Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader Katherine Vowell for The Westfield Leader David Samsky for The Westfield Leader CENTRAL CRASH...Two cars collided in Westfield at the intersection of Central RUBBER DUCKIE…The Second Annual Rubber Duck Race at Mindowaskin ENTERING THE POLITICAL ARENA…State Superior Court Judge Douglas and North Avenues. Police redirected traffic as rescue squad members and fire Park in Westfield raised $16,500 for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Close Fasciale, right, swore in newly elected First Ward Councilman Frank Arena, who was department personnel placed the injured person on a stretcher for transportation to 500 people gathered outside to cheer on 4,500 rubber ducks floating across joined on the dais by his wife, Lori, son, Christopher, and daughter, Carli. to the hospital. Mindowaskin pond.

(Continued from Page 1) 2008 Year In Review: Part 1 – January to May goleader.com/archives of the Union County jail, to replace John List, the Westfield man who APRIL ship residents at the Fanwood train Heights. Also running were Krzysztof organization for the President’s Vol- former director Frank Crose. murdered his wife, three children and Westfield station. The mayor said daily parking Nowak of Cranford, Dolores unteer Service Award, a national pro- Ownership of the Clark Reservoir mother in 1971, in their Hillside Av- During its reorganization meeting, fees at the station have increased from Makrogiannis of Scotch Plains and gram recognizing Americans who have was passed from Clark Township to enue home, died at St. Francis Medi- the board of education unanimously $3.25 to $5 and that Scotch Plains Jeffrey Payer of Summit on a party line demonstrated a sustained commitment Union County during a ceremony at cal Center in Trenton at the age of 82. approved the appointment of Peter residents wishing to purchase longer- affiliated with United States Senate to volunteer service. the Clark Municipal Building. Union He served 18 years of a life sentence at Renwick as the new principal of term parking permits are charged candidate Murray Sabrin. Created by President George W. County purchased the land from the New Jersey State Prison in Trenton. Westfield High School, effective July higher rates and “don’t have the same Area Bush in 2003, the award gives presi- township for $1. Scotch Plains 1. Mr. Renwick formerly was assis- access” in terms of securing the per- Joan Papen of Scotch Plains was dential recognition to individuals, Union County Manager George The Scotch Plains Zoning Board of tant principal at Montclair High School mits as do Fanwood residents. named chairwoman of the Rahway families and groups who meet require- Devanney released his executive bud- Adjustment unanimously approved an for five years and, before that, taught In response, Mayor Colleen Mahr Valley Sewerage Authority (RVSA) ments for volunteer service, measured get of $436.8 million, $255.3 million application to open the township’s first history for 10 years. and Councilman Bruce Walsh said the Board of Commissioners, while by the number of service hours per- of which would be raised in local bed-and-breakfast. Michael Tatsch The board of education announced new $5 daily fee is the same rate for all Charles Lombardo of Garwood was formed over 12 months. property taxes. County taxes would first appeared before the board in Janu- that Audrey Zavetz would serve as the commuters. named vice-chairman. The Fanwood Borough Council jump $15.4 million or 6 percent under ary, seeking a use variance to convert MAY approved a resolution giving the bor- the tax levy. part of his home at 233 Union Avenue Westfield ough permission to purchase the Members of golf associations at into a three-room bed-and-breakfast Local business owners, united as the Livingston-Wilbor property, located Union County’s public golf courses that he and his wife would operate. Westfield Action Group, protested an on South Avenue at a total cost of asked the Board of Chosen Freehold- Fanwood increase in ticket prices for overtime $1.875 million. ers not to privatize the county’s three Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr and parking and demanded greater parking Scotch Plains public golf courses after golf opera- the borough council introduced a pro- capacity. The town council ultimately The township council unveiled its tions were $500,000 in the red in 2007. posed municipal budget that would re- voted unanimously to introduce the $24.6 million budget, calling for a Area quire a tax increase of about 29 percent ordinance necessary to raise the exist- municipal property tax increase of Officials of Muhlenberg Regional to finance. Appropriations totaled nearly ing fine amount from $20 to $32. eight points, or 5.5 percent. Officials Medical Center in Plainfield an- $8.5 million, of which $5.9 million would In spite of continued protests from had earlier anticipated an increase of nounced that they would file an appli- be raised in local taxes, a $1.3 million business owners, the governing body nine points. cation with the state to close the 130- hike from last year. agreed to the fine increase for over- It was revealed that the township year-old hospital. Union County time parking at meters and pay sta- council would introduce an ordinance New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine The Union County Freeholders’ fis- tions, effective immediately. A roll- in June to establish a Special Improve- described the current fiscal situation cal affairs committee began budget call vote on the decision did not take ment District (SID) in the downtown as a “crisis” that has thrust the state meetings with department heads in an place. After the public portion of its business district and along Route 22. into virtual bankruptcy, during a town- effort to trim an estimated $15.4-mil- May 20 meeting, the council achieved Deputy Mayor Nancy Malool said hall meeting at Union County College lion tax increase to fund a $414-mil- a simple majority necessary to pass the ordinance would include a provi- in Cranford. He said the state has a lion county budget. the parking violation penalties. sion calling for a first-year assessment total of $115 billion in liability, in- County Prosecutor Ted Romankow Robert Sherr retired from the of $400 on each property within the cluding $32 billion in bonded debt and requested $250,000 in funding to re- Westfield Regional Health Department SID boundaries. She said this provi- $60 billion in unsupported healthcare place three counselors who had re- after serving for nearly 30 years as the sion arose as a response to concerns obligations for government employ- signed in the Victim-Witness Advo- director of health. Megan Cornish, the raised by downtown property owners ees and retirees, including teachers, cacy Unit. He said funding for county public health nursing supervisor, suc- about the exact level of assessments police, firefighters, judges and many victim advocate offices would drop ceeded him as director. being considered to finance the initial others, which is growing at 10 percent from $5.6 to $2.5 million under the The board of education approved an year of the SID’s operations. per annum. federal government’s proposed bud- David Samsky for The Westfield Leader emergency communications system The original proposal was a six- Senators John McCain and Hillary get cuts. DEMOCRACY TAKES ROOT...Eighty downtown Westfield business and prop- designed by Honeywell, through tiered flat rate formula depending on a Clinton were victorious in New Area erty owners met April 24 pledging thousands of dollars to fight town government which alerts are provided via e-mail, property’s assessed value, with the Jersey’s Presidential Primary Election. Local municipalities criticized Gov- over taxes and parking fines increases. cell phone, home phone, pager and assessments ranging from $250 to Thirty-seven percent, or 99,481, of ernor Jon Corzine’s proposal to merge text message. $2,000 per year. Mrs. Malool said she Union County’s 263,756 registered small towns with larger municipali- first principal at the Early Childhood Councilman Kevin Glover and Ri- A State Superior Court jury in Essex formulated the $400 flat rate proposal voters participated in the primary. ties. Mr. Corzine proposed a state bud- Learning Center at Lincoln School, chard Samuel, both Democrats, an- County ordered the City of Newark to after meeting with East Second Street NJ Transit announced the findings get calling for a $190-million reduc- earning a yearly salary of $109,000. nounced their candidacies for the pay $4.1 million of a $5.5-million property owner Sal Lamastra, who of its Cross-County Connection study, tion in state aid given to municipali- Westfield voters passed a mayor of Scotch Plains and township judgment to the family of Sohayla had presented her with a petition bear- stating that although the proposed ex- ties, known as the Consolidated Mu- $75,086,661 school tax levy, repre- council, respectively, against Repub- Massachi, a 1994 Westfield High ing the signatures of 121 people op- pansion of rail service between the nicipal Property Tax Relief Aid pro- senting a 4.59 percent increase from licans, council member Nancy Malool School graduate and Seton Hall Uni- posed to the SID. Raritan Valley line, Newark and Eliza- gram, with small towns, those with 2007. The budget was passed by a and Mary DePaola. versity student who was murdered in Mountainside beth has potential, additional funding populations less than 10,000, taking tally of 2,553 to 1,352, with a turnout Voters approved a $67,753,660 Westfield in May 2000. Seton Hall The borough council introduced an must be found for the project to ad- the hardest hit. The Governor’s plan of 19.9 percent. The total budget for school tax in support of a $77,775,487 University and Argenbright Security ordinance for a 2008 municipal bud- vance out of its infancy. intended to prod small towns to find 2008 was $86,585,234. spending plan by a tally of 1,879 to were ordered to pay the remaining get of $10,451,831, with a public hear- Governor Jon Corzine unveiled a ways to share services with neighbor- Re-elected, uncontested, to the board 1,187. Turnout was 14.7 percent in $1.4 million, or 25 percent, in the ing on it scheduled for June 17. $32.9-billion state budget, which he ing communities, with the ultimate of education were Alice Hunnicutt, Scotch Plains and 18.4 percent in Estate of Sohayla Massachi versus City The board of education appointed said cuts spending for only the fourth goal to merge small towns with their 2,566 votes; Gary McCready, 2,492, Fanwood. The budget passed by a of Newark Police Department case. Robert Phillips as Deerfield Elemen- time since 1951 and eliminates 3,000 larger neighbors. Under his plan, and Ann Ormsby Cary, 2,471. margin of 1,340 to 845 in Scotch Plains The decision arose because of mis- tary School principal to fill the va- state jobs. He said the spending plan is Garwood would lose $393,138 in state David Martone resigned as chair- and 539 to 342 in Fanwood. takes made by a Newark 911 operator cancy left when Jeanette Baubles $500 million below the previous year’s aid, 51 percent of what the borough man of the Downtown Westfield Cor- Re-elected to the board of educa- and police dispatcher during the inci- was appointed chief school admin- budget. received last year; Mountainside would poration (DWC) after he discovered tion were unopposed incumbents dent. A former boyfriend abducted istrator. MARCH see a reduction of $249,939 in munici- that the new location of his business Donald Parisi, 1,443, and Warren Ms. Massachi near the university cam- Union County Westfield pal funding; Westfield would see a on South Avenue was outside the McFall, 1,275, both representing pus, after which he drove her to his The Union County Board of Cho- The planning board approved a sub- drop in aid of $411,844 or 9 percent. boundaries of the town’s special im- Scotch Plains, and Fanwood resident Central Avenue apartment, where he sen Freeholders received a blueprint division, with variances, at 200 Can- Mountainside and Garwood offi- provement district, making him ineli- Sasha Slocum, 601. fatally shot both her and himself. on how to develop a plan to capitalize terbury Lane, better known as the cials said they would fight any at- gible for board membership. The board of education approved a The Westfield Senior Citizens Hous- on the tourism industry. “Little Gatehouse” property. The ap- tempts by Trenton to force them to A standing-room-only crowd of new one-year contract for the 2008- ing Corporation celebrated its 30th Union County confirmed an Inter- plication was approved on the condi- merge with other towns. about 80 downtown business owners 2009 school year negotiated with the anniversary on May 14. Designed to Local service agreement with the tion that property owner Julie Marsella Union County unveiled its $39-mil- and landlords rallied against a pro- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Education As- serve the needs of low-income senior Township of Cranford for replacing does not demolish the gatehouse within lion, 72,000-square-foot Union posed increase in municipal parking sociation (SPFEA). The deal gave a citizens, it is located at 1133 Boynton the Springfield Avenue Bridge, which five years or for the remainder of her County Juvenile Detention Center in fines from $20 to $32. The event was 4.25 percent salary increase to teach- Avenue in Westfield. was determined to be structurally de- time occupying the house, whichever Linden. The center has a capacity to held at Jersey Mike’s Subs, operated ers, coaches and advisors, a 4.75 per- Governor Jon Corzine notified ficient. The county-owned bridge ex- is greater. hold 76 detainees. by Norman and Carol Greco. cent increase to secretaries and a 4.97 Mayor Andrew Skibitsky that the tends across the Rahway River. Mountainside percent increase to aides. burial grounds of the Presbyterian Area The board of education promoted Fanwood Church in the West Fields of Elizabeth About 900 residents turned out for a Jeanette Baubles to chief school ad- The borough’s Historic Preserva- Town had been listed on the New public hearing at Plainfield High School ministrator at a salary of $135,000 tion Commission sought the borough’s Jersey Register of Historic Places on to discuss Solaris Health System’s clos- per year through June 30, 2011. support to conduct “an updated survey July 27, 2007, and onto the National ing of Muhlenberg Regional Medical Borough voters approved a school of the historic structures in the bor- Register of Historic Places. Center in Plainfield, the result of a loss tax levy of $12.2 million by a tally of ough” and to make the borough’s pres- Garwood of more than $10 million annually in 528 to 302 to fund a total school ervation ordinance stricter. It was revealed that the borough’s ath- operations. Citizens appealed for the budget of $15,865,990. Carolyn Wil- Incumbent Councilwoman Joan letic field complex project could be de- hospital to be kept open, citing the im- liams and Cathy Jakositz won the Wheeler, newcomer Russell Huegel, layed up to a year after officials learned pact its closure would have on Plainfield Happy Holidays From two open board of education seats both Democrats, and Republicans Joel that a portion of the property had been and surrounding communities. ahead of third-place finisher Lauren Stroz and Robert Manduca filed to run designated as wetlands. In order to pro- Local rescue squads dealt with the Emblad. Turnout was 19 percent. for two seats on the borough council. ceed with the project, permits would be prospect of longer trips to hospitals Our Good Hands® The borough council introduced an The New Jersey Conference of needed from the state Department of with the pending closure of ordinance to increase parking permit Mayors (NJCM) elected Fanwood Environmental Protection. Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- fees by 25 percent at the municipal Borough Mayor Colleen Mahr as Fanwood ter in Plainfield. To Yours. complex and the Mountainside library NJCM President for 2008-2009. A meeting of the borough council Seven Republican candidates for parking lot from $90 to $120 per quar- Mayor Mahr has been active in the drew an audience of some 40 mem- the congressional nomination in the ter or from $40 to $60 for those paying NJCM since she first took office as bers of the public and PBA Local 123 Seventh District took part in a debate monthly fees. The fees are charged to Mayor in 2003. She has served as one police officers, with almost a dozen at Mountainside Borough Hall hosted non-residents. of Union County’s representatives to attendees publicly encouraging elected by The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Garwood the board of the NJCM and served as officials not to lay off police officers. Plains-Fanwood Times. The Garwood Board of Education treasurer and vice-president. Mayor Colleen Mahr and Council- Participants included A.D. Amar, announced during its reorganization Borough officials unanimously man Bruce Walsh responded that such Kelly Hatfield, State Senator Leonard meeting that Acting Superintendent called for an 18 percent cut in munici- a proposal was not being considered, Lance, Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Teresa Quigley would be named su- pal salaries to come from the adminis- despite efforts to cope with municipal Marks, Tom Roughneen, Kate Your friends at Allstate wish perintendent of schools. tration, police and public works de- budget challenges. Whitman and Darren Young. Borough Council Democratic incum- partments to address a $500,000 short- The Fanwood Community Emer- Michael Lapolla of Westfield resigned you the best this holiday bents William Schadewald, 3rd, and fall in the projected $8.5-million mu- gency Response Team (CERT) re- from his position running the New Jersey Walter Tucker opted not to seek re- nicipal budget. vealed that it had teamed with the Turnpike Authority to begin a new career season and look forward to election. Democrats Jonathan Linken Union County White House to become a certifying in the private sector in July. serving you in 2009. and Louis Petruzzelli and Republicans A corrections officer, maintenance Timothy Hak and Patricia Quattrocchi worker, four inmates and the girlfriend January 31, 2008 filed for the two open seats. of one of the inmates were named in The borough’s school tax levy of a 19-count indictment for allegedly $6,588,420 was approved by a vote of smuggling tobacco in to the Union Ron Bansky 174 to 135, representing a 13 percent County jail in Elizabeth. (800) 554-6964 turnout. School taxes increased in the Fourteen candidates filed to run for borough by $126 on a home assessed county freeholder in the June Primary. at $100,000. The tax levy will fund a Incumbent Democrats Angel Estrada $8,256,284 spending plan. of Elizabeth, Rick Proctor of Rahway 519 South Ave West Two candidates running unopposed and Nancy Ward of Linden faced op- Westfield for three open seats were elected to the position from Carmen Southward of [email protected] local school board. Incumbent Chris- Linden and Carlos Cedeno and tine Guerriero received 177 votes, Marlene Abitanto, both of Elizabeth, while former board member Linda as well as Armando Burgos of Eliza- Koenig garnered 143 votes. beth and Diane Murray of Hillside. Scotch Plains Filing under the Republican banner Mayor Martin Marks noted Scotch were Roselle Park Councilman Michael Plains’ displeasure at how parking Yakubov, John Russitano of Westfield Wayne Baker for The Westfield Leader Insurance subject to availability and qualifications. Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company, Bridgewater, WHAT A DRAG...Washington School fathers got into the “act” in a scene from the New Jersey. © 2008 Allstate Insurance Company. passes are made available for town- and Joseph Franchino of Berkeley school’s annual revue during dress rehearsal. Merry Christmas!

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Benjamin Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times David Samsky for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Greg Ryan for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times THE BLUNT TRUTH...Union County Police transport convict Otis Blunt, who WHEN PIGS FLY...Governor Jon Corzine stands next to a slide depicting an INTENSE...Approximately 900 citizens met at Plainfield High School to protest escaped from Union County jail in Elizabeth, to the high-security Union County Police animated figure of a flying pig, emphasizing a quote from his State-of-the-State and let state legislators know how they feel about the closing of Muhlenberg Headquarters in Westfield, after he was captured in Mexico City two days prior Address when he said, “pigs will fly over the Statehouse before there’s a realistic Regional Medical Center. through the efforts of an international manhunt. level of new taxes or spending cuts that can fix this mess.” 2008 Year In Review: Part 1 – January to May goleader.com/archives Little Gatehouse Subdivision OK’d; Family of Slain Westfield Woman Awarded $5.5 Mil.; Libraries Talk Merger; St. Anne’s Project Defeated JANUARY could be raised through taxes. “We not forgetting to fill the potholes, clean community support for the idea of a menting a “sliding-scale model” to Garwood Scotch Plains will be forced to make some difficult our streets and parks, and address the joint library. The libraries received a determine height, a 25-foot limitation The Garwood Borough Council Mayor Martin Marks, delivering his decisions,” Mayor Mahr said. small, daily concerns that make such a $149,700 state SHARE (Sharing Avail- on the length of any continuous build- approved two resolutions to award ninth and final New Year’s address at Mayor Mahr announced that she big difference in our quality of life?” able Resources Efficiently) grant to ing wall adjacent to a side-yard prop- professional-services contracts for the council’s annual reorganization would form a budget-review commit- he said. finance a feasibility study of merging erty line, lowering the number of al- engineering and landscape architec- meeting, urged the township council tee as the governing body prepared to The mayor appointed a committee the two libraries. Both directors said lowable stories from three to 2.5, and ture for the borough’s athletic field to work on a bipartisan basis to agree craft the municipal budget. She re- to oversee the $2.1-million James V. their facilities face increasingly lim- increasing the role of the architectural complex project as part of the on a successor to outgoing Municipal quested that residents interested in Guerriero Athletic Field upgrade ited space in which to house their review board. borough’s plan for a $2.1-million over- Manager Thomas Atkins and discussed serving on the committee send their project. collections; a merger would provide New Jersey State Police investigated haul of the athletic site located on the possible creation of a Special Im- résumés to Borough Clerk Eleanor Mountainside adequate room for their growing num- the death of David Gorczyca, 42, of Myrtle Avenue. The plan called for a provement District (SID) in the down- McGovern “as soon as possible.” Mayor Robert Viglianti swore into ber of programs and patrons. Westfield who was killed after he en- facilities upgrade, including a multi- town area and renovations to the Westfield office newly elected Councilman Jef- The State Senate approved a pro- tered a traffic lane on foot along Route purpose synthetic surface athletic field, township’s two firehouses. The year began with the traditional frey Wass and re-elected Councilman posal to change how state aid to schools 78. Police said he had pulled his 2005 basketball courts and a playground, as The council unanimously selected swearing-in of newly elected officials. Glenn Mortimer. The council elected is distributed by a tally of 23-13, while Saab to the eastbound shoulder of the well as additional recreation space. Councilwoman Nancy Malool to serve State Superior Court Judge Douglas William Lane as its 2008 council presi- the Assembly approved the legisla- highway in Lebanon Borough, The borough announced it had been as deputy mayor for 2008 and unani- Fasciale swore in new First Ward Hunterdon County. designated to receive $375,000 in mously reappointed Township Attor- Councilman Frank Arena, who de- Michael Fitzhenry, 13, of Westfield Green Acres grant funding. ney Brian Levine, Assistant Attorney feated Democrat Ross Katz in No- was seriously injured after he was The borough’s planning board Lawrence Woodruff, Municipal Pros- vember 2007. Mr. Arena joined re- struck by a car while walking on the unanimously voted down the age 55- ecutor Thomas Russo and Public De- elected incumbents JoAnn Neylan, sidewalk along Mountain Avenue. A and-over, 47-unit, three-story condo- fender Casey Woodruff. Mark Ciarrocca and James Foerst, all second boy jumped out of the way of minium complex, dubbed “The Manor Fanwood Republicans, on the council. the car, which struck the side of a at St. Anne’s,” proposed by Westfield Former Governors Brendan Byrne In his annual address, Mayor Andy medical office building. Dr. Thomas developer James Ward. Board mem- and Donald DiFrancesco swore in Skibitsky envisioned completing the Streko, a dentist, and Dr. Malcolm bers said the density of the building, Mayor Colleen Mahr and newly- pool and police dispatch-center im- Schwartz, a urologist, whose offices traffic in the area and citizens con- elected Councilman Anthony Parenti, provements while beginning to ad- are located near the crash scene, tended cerns influenced their votes. respectively, during the borough dress the South Avenue streetscape to Michael and cleared his airway. council’s reorganization meeting. project. He also said the council would Michael has since recovered. May 15, 2008 Beginning her second four-year work to finalize the quiet zone at the Scotch Plains term, Mayor Mahr in her annual ad- Rahway Avenue crossing. A cellular technology consultant, dress talked of the millions of dollars Stanley Jackson, 57, of Plainfield Drexel University Professor Bruce died of injuries he sustained when he Eisenstein, told the township council was struck by a 2006 Mercedes-Benz that enacting an ordinance setting out traveling eastbound on North Avenue specific zones where cell phone tow- near Fourth Avenue in Westfield. An ers would be permitted is “probably employee of Atlantic Plumbing, he not a good idea” because township was killed as he attempted to cross David B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times officials would end up having less North Avenue. GIANTS WIN...The area virtually shut down Sunday night, with house parties control over the size and location of Town Planner Judith Thornton an- everywhere filled with fans watching the dramatic Giants’ victory over the such towers. Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. Guests at the Corbin house celebrate after the Giants nounced her resignation after accept- February 7, 2008. Donald Wussler, a member of the ing a job with the state’s Highlands stormed back for the win. Memorial Day Parade committee and Council. a veteran of the 1950-1953 Korean The Westfield council endorsed dent, taking over the responsibilities tion, 41-36, both with the minimum War, announced a private fundraising “phase 1” of the Downtown Improve- from Councilman Keith Turner. number of votes needed for passage. effort to raise $1,000 to $1,600 to ment Plan. The plan calls for land- The mayor recognized retiring Eleven senators did not vote. purchase a nine-foot, two-faced clock scaping and lighting improvements in Councilman Werner Schon for “25 Among those opposing the bill were to remember Korean War veterans. Larissa Curlik for The Times and around the Westfield Train Sta- years of unselfish service” to Assemblymen Jon Bramnick and Eric The clock was revealed on Veterans LEGACY…Robert Sherr retired after tion, as well as the erection of 55 new Mountainside. Munoz (LD-21, Westfield and Sum- Day. 30 years as director of the Westfield shade trees. “Werner, you are leaving the coun- mit, respectively). Mr. Bramnick called Township Manager Tom Atkins re- Regional Health Department. He was Garwood cil this evening without a pension and the school-funding bill “a moving leased a proposed municipal budget of replaced by Megan Cornish. Mayor Dennis McCarthy swore in without lifetime healthcare,” Mayor freight train,” but said it was unlikely $24.9 million, up 6 percent or $1.4 Anthony Sytko, a Republican, and Viglianti said. “You are, however, now that he, Mr. Munoz and Senator Tom million over 2007. Union County Stephen Napolitano, a Democrat, as joining a very long list of residents Kean, Jr. (all LD-21, Westfield) would A 41-year-old newspaper Brian Riordan, a former New York council members, replacing former who always cared about, and worked be successful in stalling the bill long deliverywoman, Mirtha Bravo, was City Department of Corrections war- Republican councilman Victor for, the betterment of our community.” enough for “effective evaluation” of killed when she was pinned against den with more than 20 years of expe- March 27, 2008 DeFillippo, who did not seek re-elec- William Biunno of Mountainside the impact of the legislation. her vehicle as it collided with a parked rience, was hired as the new director tion, and Democrat Charles Lombardo, was sentenced to three years proba- Westfield Board of Education Presi- car in the parking lot of the Spruce of the Union County jail, to replace John E. List dies in prison. who lost his bid for another term in the tion by a judge for stealing more than dent Ginny Leiz said the bulk of Mill apartment complex. former director Frank Crose. November 2007 election. The council $20,000 from his church during an 11- Westfield’s aid is “categorical,” mean- Mountainside Ownership of the Clark Reservoir currently being invested in Fanwood elected Councilwoman Kathleen year period. ing it is directed toward students with Chief School Administrator for the was passed from Clark Township to and the future of sustainable economic Villaggio as its president for the third Union County “special needs.” She said two thirds of Mountainside Board of Education, Ri- Union County during a ceremony at development. “It is important to con- time. The Union County Board of Cho- the aid would be rolled into the wealth- chard O’Malley, announced his resig- the Clark Municipal Building. Union trol our own destiny,” she said. “We Mayor McCarthy said 2008 would sen Freeholders chose Angel Estrada based formula, putting Westfield at nation to take a position as the super- County purchased the land from the want to protect its (Fanwood’s) future be a challenging year. “How do we as chairman and Al Mirabella as vice- risk for cuts, directly affecting its spe- intendent of schools for the Matawan- township for $1. and character.” make room for development that will chairman during the board’s reorgani- cial-education program. Aberdeen Board of Education. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 She also said the borough was fac- benefit Garwood without displacing zation meeting. Governor Jon Corzine tapped former ing financial difficulties, with sharp our fellow residents and families who Freeholders Dan Sullivan and Bette Republican Congressman Bob Franks January 31, 2008 increases in the cost of insurance and have lived in the borough for decades? Jane Kowalski were sworn into new of Berkeley Heights, whom he de- a 4-percent cap on the amount that How do we dare to dream big while three-year terms along with Rayland feated in the 2000 U.S. Senate race, to Van Blake, the newest member of the build support for his proposed state nine-member board. Sheriff Ralph financial restructuring and debt-reduc- Froehlich, first elected in 1977, was tion plan. sworn into his 11th three-year term. The Rahway Valley Sewerage During his speech, Freeholder Authority’s (RVSA) board of com- Estrada announced initiatives to make missioners approved a $25-million county buildings energy efficient, to operating budget for 2008, represent- build a county-wide animal shelter ing a 4.9 percent increase over the and remove stored chemicals through- previous year. out county public schools, while en- Former Bogota Mayor Steve couraging recycling at schools. Lonegan was arrested along with ra- Union County entered into a three- dio personality Seth Grossman while year, $100,000 agreement with Over- holding a protest outside Middle Town- look Hospital to co-sponsor the ship High School in Cape May County, county’s annual MusicFest event. where Governor Corzine was holding Two inmates who escaped from the a town-hall meeting to promote his Union County jail in Elizabeth on plan to raise tolls in order to address December 14, 2007, were returned to the state’s fiscal situation. They were Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times custody and placed in a state correc- charged with trespassing on public PACKED HOUSE...Scotch Plains business owners filled the room at Scotch Hills Country Club to hear Mayor Martin Marks and Deputy Mayor Nancy Malool present January 1, 2008 tions facility in Trenton. The inmates property. details of a Special Improvement District (SID) for the townsip’s downtown area. were first taken to the Union County FEBRUARY Greg Ryan for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Police Headquarters in Westfield. Westfield PAGE INDEX NEW MAYORAL TERM…Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr is sworn in to her second Area Land-use Taskforce Chairman Wil- Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 7 Merry Christmas .. 4 mayoral term at borough hall. Former New Jersey Governor Brendan Byrne, left, The directors of the Scotch Plains liam Heinbokel released the panel’s Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 12 Classifieds ...... 13 administered the oath of office. Also pictured with Mayor Mahr are her husband, and Fanwood libraries said they see final report. The report includes imple- George, and three sons. Mayor Mahr was re-elected November 6. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 9-11 A&E ...... 13-14 Page 8 Thursday, December 25, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

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Benjamin Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Greg Ryan for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Courtesy of Renee Payami DOWNTOWN ART...This mural, painted on the side wall of Mezzogiorno NEW VOICE ON COUNCIL…Former Fanwood Police Chief and newly-elected BUS ACCIDENT...The driver of a school bus lost control of her vehicle earlier this Restaurant on Park Avenue in Scotch Plains, above, in view of the municipal- Republican Councilman Anthony Parenti, center, took his oath of office during year after letting out the last students at their homes. The bus plowed through two building parking lot, became the focus of a planning board meeting earlier this the Fanwood governing body’s annual reorganization meeting New Year’s Day, brick pillars on a resident’s driveway on Winchester Drive in Scotch Plains. year. After discussion, the board allowed the mural to stay. administered by former New Jersey Governor Donald DiFrancesco, left. (Continued from Page 1) 2008 Year In Review: Part 1 – January to May goleader.com/archives Union County Manager George Fanwood liams and Cathy Jakositz won the for two seats on the borough council. after serving for nearly 30 years as the Bush in 2003, the award gives presi- Devanney released his executive bud- Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr and two open board of education seats The New Jersey Conference of director of health. Megan Cornish, the dential recognition to individuals, get of $436.8 million, $255.3 million the borough council introduced a pro- ahead of third-place finisher Lauren Mayors (NJCM) elected Fanwood public health nursing supervisor, suc- families and groups who meet require- of which would be raised in local posed municipal budget that would re- Emblad. Turnout was 19 percent. Borough Mayor Colleen Mahr as ceeded him as director. ments for volunteer service, measured property taxes. County taxes would quire a tax increase of about 29 percent The borough council introduced an NJCM President for 2008-2009. The board of education approved an by the number of service hours per- jump $15.4 million or 6 percent under to finance. Appropriations totaled nearly ordinance to increase parking permit Mayor Mahr has been active in the emergency communications system formed over 12 months. the tax levy. $8.5 million, of which $5.9 million would fees by 25 percent at the municipal NJCM since she first took office as designed by Honeywell, through The Fanwood Borough Council Members of golf associations at be raised in local taxes, a $1.3 million complex and the Mountainside library Mayor in 2003. She has served as one which alerts are provided via e-mail, approved a resolution giving the bor- Union County’s public golf courses hike from last year. parking lot from $90 to $120 per quar- of Union County’s representatives to cell phone, home phone, pager and ough permission to purchase the asked the Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County ter or from $40 to $60 for those paying the board of the NJCM and served as text message. Livingston-Wilbor property, located ers not to privatize the county’s three The Union County Freeholders’ fis- monthly fees. The fees are charged to treasurer and vice-president. A State Superior Court jury in Essex on South Avenue at a total cost of public golf courses after golf opera- cal affairs committee began budget non-residents. Borough officials unanimously County ordered the City of Newark to $1.875 million. tions were $500,000 in the red in 2007. meetings with department heads in an Garwood called for an 18 percent cut in munici- pay $4.1 million of a $5.5-million Scotch Plains effort to trim an estimated $15.4-mil- The Garwood Board of Education pal salaries to come from the adminis- judgment to the family of Sohayla The township council unveiled its lion tax increase to fund a $414-mil- announced during its reorganization tration, police and public works de- Massachi, a 1994 Westfield High $24.6 million budget, calling for a lion county budget. meeting that Acting Superintendent partments to address a $500,000 short- School graduate and Seton Hall Uni- municipal property tax increase of County Prosecutor Ted Romankow Teresa Quigley would be named su- fall in the projected $8.5-million mu- versity student who was murdered in eight points, or 5.5 percent. Officials requested $250,000 in funding to re- perintendent of schools. nicipal budget. Westfield in May 2000. Seton Hall had earlier anticipated an increase of place three counselors who had re- Borough Council Democratic incum- Union County University and Argenbright Security nine points. signed in the Victim-Witness Advo- bents William Schadewald, 3rd, and A corrections officer, maintenance were ordered to pay the remaining It was revealed that the township cacy Unit. He said federal funding for Walter Tucker opted not to seek re- worker, four inmates and the girlfriend $1.4 million, or 25 percent, in the council would introduce an ordinance county victim advocate offices would election. Democrats Jonathan Linken of one of the inmates were named in Estate of Sohayla Massachi versus City in June to establish a Special Improve- drop from $5.6 to $2.5 million. of Newark Police Department case. ment District (SID) in the downtown Area The decision arose because of mis- business district and along Route 22. Local municipalities criticized Gov- takes made by a Newark 911 operator Deputy Mayor Nancy Malool said ernor Jon Corzine’s proposal to merge and police dispatcher during the inci- the ordinance would include a provi- small towns with larger municipali- dent. A former boyfriend abducted sion calling for a first-year assessment ties. Mr. Corzine proposed a state bud- Ms. Massachi near the university cam- of $400 on each property within the January 10, 2008 get calling for a $190-million reduc- pus, after which he drove her to his SID boundaries. She said this provi- tion in state aid given to municipali- Central Avenue apartment, where he sion arose as a response to concerns Linda Condrillo for The Westfield Leader ties, known as the Consolidated Mu- fatally shot both her and himself. raised by downtown property owners THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES… nicipal Property Tax Relief Aid pro- The Westfield Senior Citizens Hous- about the exact level of assessments Mountainside Councilman Glenn gram, with small towns, those with ing Corporation celebrated its 30th being considered to finance the initial Mortimer, right, thanks Werner Schon, who is retiring, for his 25 years as a populations less than 10,000, taking anniversary on May 14. Designed to year of the SID’s operations. borough councilman. the hardest hit. The Governor’s plan serve the needs of low-income senior The original proposal was a six- intended to prod small towns to find citizens, it is located at 1133 Boynton tiered flat rate formula depending on a Area ways to share services with neighbor- Avenue in Westfield. property’s assessed value, with the Officials of Muhlenberg Regional ing communities, with the ultimate Governor Jon Corzine notified assessments ranging from $250 to Medical Center in Plainfield an- goal to merge small towns with their Mayor Andrew Skibitsky that the $2,000 per year. Mrs. Malool said she nounced that they would file an appli- larger neighbors. Under his plan, burial grounds of the Presbyterian formulated the $400 flat rate proposal cation with the state to close the 130- Garwood would lose $393,138 in state Church in the West Fields of Elizabeth after meeting with East Second Street year-old hospital. aid, 51 percent of what the borough Town had been listed on the New property owner Sal Lamastra, who New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine received last year; Mountainside would Jersey Register of Historic Places on had presented her with a petition bear- described the current fiscal situation see a reduction of $249,939 in munici- July 27, 2007, and onto the National ing the signatures of 121 people op- as a “crisis” that has thrust the state pal funding; Westfield would see a Register of Historic Places. posed to the SID. into virtual bankruptcy, during a town- drop in aid of $411,844 or 9 percent. Garwood Mountainside hall meeting at Union County College Mountainside and Garwood offi- It was revealed that the borough’s ath- The borough council introduced an in Cranford. He said the state has a cials said they would fight any at- letic field complex project could be de- ordinance for a 2008 municipal bud- total of $115 billion in liability, in- tempts by Trenton to force them to layed up to a year after officials learned get of $10,451,831, with a public hear- cluding $32 billion in bonded debt and merge with other towns. David Samsky for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times that a portion of the property had been ing on it scheduled for June 17. $60 billion in unsupported healthcare Union County unveiled its $39-mil- DEMOCRACY TAKES ROOT...Eighty downtown Westfield business and prop- designated as wetlands. In order to pro- The board of education appointed erty owners met April 24 pledging thousands of dollars to fight town government obligations for government employ- lion, 72,000-square-foot Union over taxes and parking fines increases. ceed with the project, permits would be Robert Phillips as Deerfield Elemen- ees and retirees, including teachers, County Juvenile Detention Center in needed from the state Department of tary School principal to fill the va- police, firefighters, judges and many Linden. The center has a capacity to and Louis Petruzzelli and Republicans a 19-count indictment for allegedly Environmental Protection. cancy left when Jeanette Baubles was others, which is growing at 10 percent hold 76 detainees. Timothy Hak and Patricia Quattrocchi smuggling tobacco in to the Union Fanwood appointed chief school administrator. per annum. APRIL filed for the two open seats. County jail in Elizabeth. A meeting of the borough council Union County Senators John McCain and Hillary Westfield The borough’s school tax levy of Fourteen candidates filed to run for drew an audience of some 40 mem- The Union County Board of Cho- Clinton were victorious in New During its reorganization meeting, $6,588,420 was approved by a vote of county freeholder in the June Primary. bers of the public and PBA Local 123 sen Freeholders received a blueprint Jersey’s Presidential Primary Election. the board of education unanimously 174 to 135, representing a 13 percent Incumbent Democrats Angel Estrada police officers, with almost a dozen on how to develop a plan to capitalize Thirty-seven percent, or 99,481, of approved the appointment of Peter turnout. School taxes increased in the of Elizabeth, Rick Proctor of Rahway attendees publicly encouraging elected on the tourism industry. Union County’s 263,756 registered Renwick as the new principal of borough by $126 on a home assessed and Nancy Ward of Linden faced op- officials not to lay off police officers. Union County confirmed an Inter- voters participated in the primary. Westfield High School, effective July at $100,000. The tax levy will fund a position from Carmen Southward of Mayor Colleen Mahr and Council- Local service agreement with the NJ Transit announced the findings 1. Mr. Renwick formerly was assis- $8,256,284 spending plan. Linden and Carlos Cedeno and man Bruce Walsh responded that such Township of Cranford for replacing of its Cross-County Connection study, tant principal at Montclair High School Two candidates running unopposed Marlene Abitanto, both of Elizabeth, a proposal was not being considered, the Springfield Avenue Bridge, which for three open seats were elected to the as well as Armando Burgos of Eliza- local school board. Incumbent Chris- beth and Diane Murray of Hillside. tine Guerriero received 177 votes, Filing under the Republican banner while former board member Linda were Roselle Park Councilman Michael Koenig garnered 143 votes. Yakubov, John Russitano of Westfield Scotch Plains and Joseph Franchino of Berkeley Mayor Martin Marks noted Scotch Heights. Also running were Krzysztof Plains’ displeasure at how parking Nowak of Cranford, Dolores passes are made available for town- Makrogiannis of Scotch Plains and ship residents at the Fanwood train Jeffrey Payer of Summit on a party line station. The mayor said daily parking affiliated with United States Senate fees at the station have increased from candidate Murray Sabrin. $3.25 to $5 and that Scotch Plains Area residents wishing to purchase longer- Joan Papen of Scotch Plains was term parking permits are charged named chairwoman of the Rahway Greg Ryan for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times higher rates and “don’t have the same Valley Sewerage Authority (RVSA) SLEEP OVER...About 1,000 Westfield residents lined up at the municipal access” in terms of securing the per- Board of Commissioners, while building April 17 in hopes of signing up for the remaining spots at the Westfield mits as do Fanwood residents. Charles Lombardo of Garwood was Memorial Pool. Some came early enough to catch some sleep in the early morning In response, Mayor Colleen Mahr named vice-chairman. darkness. and Councilman Bruce Walsh said the MAY new $5 daily fee is the same rate for all Westfield stating that although the proposed ex- for five years and, before that, taught commuters. Local business owners, united as the pansion of rail service between the history for 10 years. Councilman Kevin Glover and Ri- Westfield Action Group, protested an DAY OF HOPE…Members of the community gathered on January 9 for the Raritan Valley line, Newark and Eliza- The board of education announced chard Samuel, both Democrats, an- increase in ticket prices for overtime grand opening of the Center For Hope Hospice and Palliative Care’s new facility, beth has potential, additional funding that Audrey Zavetz would serve as the nounced their candidacies for the parking and demanded greater parking Peggy Coloney’s House at Hope Village, at 1900 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains. must be found for the project to ad- first principal at the Early Childhood mayor of Scotch Plains and township capacity. The town council ultimately Pictured, from left to right, are: Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks, Union vance out of its infancy. Learning Center at Lincoln School, council, respectively, against Repub- voted unanimously to introduce the County Freeholder Chairman Angel Estrada, Dr. Robert Wegyn, the center’s Governor Corzine unveiled a $32.9- earning a yearly salary of $109,000. licans, council member Nancy Malool ordinance necessary to raise the exist- medical director; Jack Coloney, husband of the late Peggy Coloney; Robert billion state budget, which he said cuts Westfield voters passed a and Mary DePaola. ing fine amount from $20 to $32. Coloney, center president and CEO, and Al Sauer, the center’s board chairman. spending for only the fourth time since $75,086,661 school tax levy, repre- Voters approved a $67,753,660 In spite of continued protests from despite efforts to cope with municipal was determined to be structurally de- 1951 and eliminates 3,000 state jobs. He senting a 4.59 percent increase from school tax in support of a $77,775,487 business owners, the governing body budget challenges. ficient. The county-owned bridge ex- said the spending plan is $500 million 2007. The budget was passed by a spending plan by a tally of 1,879 to agreed to the fine increase for over- The Fanwood Community Emer- tends across the Rahway River. below the previous year’s budget. tally of 2,553 to 1,352, with a turnout 1,187. Turnout was 14.7 percent in time parking at meters and pay sta- gency Response Team (CERT) re- Area MARCH of 19.9 percent. The total budget for Scotch Plains and 18.4 percent in tions, effective immediately. A roll- vealed that it had teamed with the About 900 residents turned out for a Westfield 2008 was $86,585,234. Fanwood. The budget passed by a call vote on the decision did not take White House to become a certifying public hearing at Plainfield High School The planning board approved a sub- Re-elected, uncontested, to the board margin of 1,340 to 845 in Scotch Plains place. After the public portion of its organization for the President’s Vol- to discuss Solaris Health System’s clos- division, with variances, at 200 Can- of education were Alice Hunnicutt, and 539 to 342 in Fanwood. May 20 meeting, the council achieved unteer Service Award, a national pro- ing of Muhlenberg Regional Medical terbury Lane, better known as the 2,566 votes; Gary McCready, 2,492, Re-elected to the board of educa- a simple majority necessary to pass gram recognizing Americans who have Center in Plainfield, the result of a loss “Little Gatehouse” property. The ap- and Ann Ormsby Cary, 2,471. tion were unopposed incumbents the parking violation penalties. demonstrated a sustained commitment of more than $10 million annually in plication was approved on the condi- David Martone resigned as chair- Donald Parisi, 1,443, and Warren Robert Sherr retired from the to volunteer service. operations. Citizens appealed for the tion that property owner Julie Marsella man of the Downtown Westfield Cor- McFall, 1,275, both representing Westfield Regional Health Department Created by President George W. hospital to be kept open, citing the im- does not demolish the gatehouse within poration (DWC) after he discovered Scotch Plains, and Fanwood resident pact its closure would have on Plainfield five years or for the remainder of her that the new location of his business Sasha Slocum, 601. and surrounding communities. time occupying the house, whichever on South Avenue was outside the The board of education approved a Local rescue squads dealt with the is greater. boundaries of the town’s special im- new one-year contract for the 2008- prospect of longer trips to hospitals John List, the Westfield man who provement district, making him ineli- 2009 school year negotiated with the with the pending closure of murdered his wife, three children and gible for board membership. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Education As- Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- mother in 1971, in their Hillside Av- A standing-room-only crowd of sociation (SPFEA). The deal gave a ter in Plainfield. enue home, died at St. Francis Medi- about 80 downtown business owners 4.25 percent salary increase to teach- Seven Republican candidates for cal Center in Trenton at the age of 82. and landlords rallied against a pro- ers, coaches and advisors, a 4.75 per- the congressional nomination in the He served 18 years of a life sentence at posed increase in municipal parking cent increase to secretaries and a 4.97 Seventh District took part in a debate New Jersey State Prison in Trenton. fines from $20 to $32. The event was percent increase to aides. at Mountainside Borough Hall hosted Scotch Plains held at Jersey Mike’s Subs, operated Fanwood by The Westfield Leader and The Scotch The Scotch Plains Zoning Board of by Norman and Carol Greco. The borough’s Historic Preserva- Plains-Fanwood Times. Adjustment unanimously approved Mountainside tion Commission sought the borough’s Participants included A.D. Amar, an application to open the township’s The board of education promoted support to conduct “an updated survey Kelly Hatfield, State Senator Leonard first bed-and-breakfast. Michael Jeanette Baubles to chief school ad- of the historic structures in the bor- Lance, Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Tatsch first appeared before the board ministrator at a salary of $135,000 ough” and to make the borough’s pres- Marks, Tom Roughneen, Kate in January, seeking a use variance to per year through June 30, 2011. ervation ordinance stricter. Whitman and Darren Young. convert part of his home at 233 Union Borough voters approved a school Incumbent Councilwoman Joan Michael Lapolla of Westfield resigned Avenue into a three-room bed-and- tax levy of $12.2 million by a tally of Wheeler, newcomer Russell Huegel, from his position running the New Jersey breakfast that he and his wife would 528 to 302 to fund a total school both Democrats, and Republicans Joel STANDS OUT...This albino deer was spotted January 11 in the wooded backyard Turnpike Authority to begin a new career operate. budget of $15,865,990. Carolyn Wil- Stroz and Robert Manduca filed to run of Lisa Milo on Duncan Drive in Scotch Plains. in the private sector in July. Page 2 Thursday, December 25, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Marks Ending Tenure; Freeholders OK Raises, Recalls Successes, Regrets Retirement Incentive By FRED T. ROSSI which he was vocal throughout his By PAUL J. PEYTON of January 1. The board typically pro- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tenure. “I was hoping that somebody Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times vides raises in December that are ret- SCOTCH PLAINS — Mayor Mar- or some group of people would fi- ELIZABETH — The Union roactive to the beginning of the year. tin Marks described leaving his po- nally take the bull by the horns.” County Board of Chosen Freehold- Mr. Devanney said the retirement litical role behind him as “bitter- Other regrets, the mayor told The ers approved raises to department package approved unanimously by sweet.” Two weeks ago he told The Times, included “not having voted in directors, as well as a resolution the nine board members is aimed at Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times that favor of the SID (Special Improve- offering retirement packages to eli- 88, non-union county employees who being a member of the governing ment District) ordinance in 2004, gible non-contract employees. are eligible for the program. He said body “has become a very big part of when I had the chance to do so.” He Union County Manager George those workers who accept the offer my life...and to have it all go away said he was “pleased that we had a do- Devanney, when questioned by would have 100 percent of their cold turkey will be a shock to the over” in June when the council en- Garwood resident Bruce Paterson, healthcare costs covered by the system.” But Mr. Marks also said he acted an ordinance establishing a SID. said the raises to department heads county. Currently, retirees have 50 is entering the final weeks of his Mr. Marks also regretted “not mov- average 2.5 percent, but are for six percent of these benefits picked up by tenure “very much looking forward ing forward on the sale of the hedge months in 2008, not the entire year. the county. to the freedom” from his mayoral property” adjacent to the municipal He said when the costs are spread out Mr. Caroselli told The Leader and Fred Rossi for The Westfield Leader and The Times responsibilities. building. LEAVING OFFICE…Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks packs up his office as his for the year the raises average 1.5 The Times employees with 25 years Mr. Marks will relinquish his may- He admitted that the matter has nine-year tenure as mayor and 12 years on the township council winds to an end. percent to directors. on the job are eligible and would oral duties to Deputy Mayor Nancy “been languishing,” but said that, es- Mr. Devanney also said directors have no age restrictions. Employees Malool on January 1, ending not only pecially with the SID becoming op- would not receive any increase in with 15 years on the job and who are his nine years in the mayor’s chair, erational, selling the hedge property SP-F BOE Okays ’09-10 2009, and that the next pay raise 62 or older can also apply for the but also his 12-year tenure on the “needs to be done.” He said that “when would be at the end of 2010. package. township council. the economy dictates it’s time, the As reported in the December 11 Kenilworth resident John Burry Mr. Marks was elected to the coun- new council will move forward” on a Calendar, Workshops issue of The Westfield Leader and The said it seemed like the retirement deal cil in 1996, and in January 2000 be- sale to a private developer. By JESSICA E. JASKULA During the “Good of the Order” Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times, the would be open “forever.” came the last mayor to be chosen by When asked what he would do dif- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times portion of the meeting, board mem- new salaries for department heads Mr. Devanney said the offer is in- his colleagues to serve the then-tradi- ferently, Mayor Marks said he was SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch ber Betty Anne Woerner said Scotch are: Mr. Devanney’s, $168,336, up tended to generate savings in next tional one-year term. He won the “quite pleased with the style I pre- Plains-Fanwood (SP-F) Board of Edu- Plains Mayor Martin Marks would $4,500; Deputy Manager/Director of year’s budget. township’s first mayoral election in sented,” recalling that “one of the cation (BOE) approved the district’s run his last township council meeting Administrative Services Elizabeth “It is not the intention to leave it November 2000 and was re-elected first things I did was put the gavel school calendar for 2009-2010 at its on Tuesday, December 23 and asked Genievich, $146,357, a hike of (the offer) open forever,” Mr. in 2004. away and stop being so rigid about regular public meeting. The calendar, that the board take note of his “honor- $4,000; County Counsel Robert Devanney said. He did not seek a third mayoral the way meetings were conducted.” which was discussed in detail at the able” service to the SP-F community. Barry, $149,500, a hike of $3,600; The board also authorized the term this year, opting instead to seek He said he thought that, “I always Thursday, December 11 agenda-set- Ms. Hayes called Mayor Marks Parks and Community Renewal Di- county manager to accept a $750,000 the Republican nomination for Con- did a fairly good job in interacting ting meeting, has September 10 as the “an advocate for the school district” rector Al Faella, $120,300, a $7,000 Green Acres Park Development gress, which he lost to State Senator with people in any public setting. start of school for students. The last day and gave examples of how he sup- increase; Public Safety Director Ri- Project Award to be used to offset Leonard Lance (LD-23, Clinton) in Hopefully, residents came away with of school will be Thursday, June 23. ported the SP-F schools as a “par- chard Childs, $113,470, a $2,300 in- costs for the Ponderosa Farm Park in the June primary. Mrs. Malool was the feeling that they got a fair shake The approved calendar allows for ents and public servant,” even in crease; Finance Director Larry Scotch Plains. The county had re- elected mayor last month, defeating from me.” three snows days. It includes a staff ways “that people may not be aware Caroselli, $131,771, a $2,600 hike; ceived another $900,000 in Green Democratic Councilman Kevin Three months ago, former town- meeting on Wednesday, September of,” such as how he has always been Human Services Director Frank Acres funding for land acquisition Glover by a 53 percent to 47 percent ship manager Thomas Atkins, when 9, and three Professional Develop- a part of the D.A.R.E education Guzzo, $131,340, up $3,500, and for the project. The county purchased margin. he retired, had said that Mr. Marks ment Days for teachers on September graduations, has been a speaker in Correctional Services Director Brian the 23-acre farm from the Sevell fam- When asked what he considers the had made the job of being mayor 8, Friday, February 12, and Thursday, social studies classes, a “surprise Riordan, $117,300, a $2,300 increase. ily for $10 million in 2003. highlight of his tenure, the mayor “look easy.” This week, the mayor June 24. The schools are closed for reader” in elementary classes and The freeholders will continue to Freeholder Dan Sullivan said the said, “I think we’ve done a tremen- said he was flattered by Mr. Atkins’ students on these days. “even staying up all night at Project earn $29,500, with the director earn- money would “go a long way in defray- dous job in the field of parks and comments, which he guessed were a The calendar will be posted on the Graduation.” ing $31,500, and the vice-chairman ing some of the costs” of the project. He recreation in the last several years.” reference to the public persona he district’s website as approved, Super- “He always put his time in,” Ms. $30,500. They have not taken an in- said the project would move into the He singled out Recreation Commis- presented. intendent of Schools Margaret Hayes Hayes said. crease in two years. construction phase next year. sion Chairman Ed Zazzali and Parks “You have to have the ability when said. This advance notice, she said, Board President Trip Whitehouse Mr. Paterson, acknowledging that The board also approved a $63,146 and Recreation Director Ray Poerio talking with residents, especially at a should help parents in making ar- added that Mayor Marks has “always the nine freeholders did not give them- settlement in a lawsuit entitled United for their “leadership,” which the public meeting, to be able to put your- rangements for the year. been a strong advocate for the librar- selves a raise this year, said the board States of America v. Beckman Coulter, mayor said was backed by “the sup- self in their place and try to imagine Superintendent Hayes said that the ies.” should have passed the zero increase Inc., et al and the New Jersey Depart- port and encouragement of the coun- how they are viewing you,” Mayor preschool expansion plan, which was Board member Jane Costello com- down to department directors. He said ment of Environmental Protection cil and, perhaps, me being the biggest Marks said. approved December 11, has been sub- mended Terrill Middle School for its residents and some businesses in the (DEP), et al v. American Thermo- cheerleader.” When asked what advice he would mitted to the New Jersey Department Choral Concert, saying it was a “very county are in “dire straights” due to plastics Corp., et al. The matter in- He recalled that several years ago, offer to Mrs. Malool as she prepares of Education. As soon as they receive good” show. the current recession and hard eco- volves the alleged environmental con- he had been told by residents that to assume her mayoral duties, Mayor feedback “I will keep you updated,” Mr. Whitehouse had positive com- nomic times. tamination at the Combe Fill South “our recreation facilities were lack- Marks replied, “Don’t sweat the small she told board members. ments regarding Scotch Plains- “Everyone in government has job Landfill in Chester. The 65-acre site ing in quality and in number.” In stuff.” He predicted that, “there will In addition, the board approved 28 Fanwood High School’s holiday cho- security who works for government,” closed in 1981, according to the En- recent years, the mayor said, nearly be people looking to give her a hard Creative Summer Workshop Courses ral event. Mr. Paterson said, adding the board vironmental Protection Agency (EPA) every existing park and playing field time just for the sake of giving her a for the summer of 2009. The list in- “It is just a continuation of our fine was “out of touch” with county resi- website. has been refurbished, while several hard time, whether it’s from fellow cludes Acrobatics, Yoga for Youths, program as it moves through from the dents. According to a resolution passed new facilities have been established, council members, the public or Microwave Cooking, Budding Fash- elementary and younger levels,” he The county manager said earlier by the Harding Township governing including Memorial Park, the lighted through unfortunate and ill-advised ion Designers, Creative Tales and said. “Fine job.” this month that the county saved over body, 85 public entities were named turf fields at the southside firehouse letters to the newspaper.” Puppetry, among others. Karen Kulikowski, vice president one half million dollars by deferring in the suit. The suit was settled for and the Union County Vocational- He said Mrs. Malool “shouldn’t The summer school will continue for Parent Teacher Association Coun- raises for non-contractual workers and $12 million, according to resolutions Technical School, as well as the new necessarily lash out” at every criti- to be held at School One. cil, approached the board to give a department directors to July 1 instead found online from other towns. soccer field at the expanded cism. “Take a breath and evaluate to The board also approved Course reminder that the BOE/PTA Jerseyland Park. “That will be a multi- see whether it’s worthwhile” to react, Proficiencies for Advanced Placement Roundtable will be held on Monday, year highlight” of his tenure, the the mayor advised. “There are too Spanish Language. January 12, at Terrill Middle School. mayor said, “being able to travel many other important things she and In a budget update, Finance Com- “I hope to see you all there and Peyton's around Scotch Plains and see the fruits the council will have to deal with.” mittee Chairman Donald Parisi said many members of the public as well,” of our efforts.” Mr. Marks admitted that he has a health benefits would be the “biggest she said. Peek at the Week Another highlight cited by the “very large ego” and to “see someone variable” in the 2009-2010 budget, as Mr. Whitehouse encourages public mayor was “all the great people that else in the leading role will feel they will be receiving “nothing con- participation at that meeting. In Politics I’ve met, many of whom have be- strange.” crete until the end of February.” This The next open agenda meeting of By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times come good friends.” But, he lamented He said he will miss life at the will only allow about two weeks until the BOE will be on Thursday, January that befriending so many people also municipal building, but will stay in- the early-March submission date, he 22. The board will have a regular pub- Stender to Seek Fourth NJ Revenues Continued to means that, “along the way, you’re volved in politics, perhaps from be- said. lic meeting on Thursday, January 29. Term in State Assembly Plummet in November going to lose some of them,” recall- hind the scenes and perhaps waiting Assemblywoman Linda Stender State Treasurer David Rousseau ing the deaths of Councilmen Frank for an opportunity to run for elective (LD-22, Fanwood) is planning to seek said New Jersey state revenues in Donatelli in 1999 and Tarquin office again. “You never know what’s a fourth term in the State Assembly, November fell $200 million short of Bromley in 2000, Police Chief Mark going to happen,” he said. politickernj.com has reported. Mrs. the fiscal estimate, according to The Zyla in October 2005 and Township And in the meantime, Mr. Marks Stender recently lost to Senator Star-Ledger. The shortfall for Octo- Attorney Douglas Hansen in Decem- will continue to dabble in local sports Leonard Lance (LD-23, Clinton) in ber and November combined was ber 2005. broadcasting, something he has been the race for the open Seventh District $411 million. He said the state col- Another lowlight, the mayor said, doing since the summer when he seat in the House of Representatives. lected $10.57 billion through the first was that “nothing was really accom- broadcast youth baseball games be- Caroline Kennedy Seeks five months, July thorough Novem- plished at the state level on the issue fore moving on to high school foot- ber, of the fiscal year. The amount of property tax reform,” a topic on ball, youth basketball and, tomorrow, Clinton Senate Seat Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of collected was $459 million or 4.2 high school basketball. “I’m getting percent below estimates. more enjoyment out of these games,” President John F. Kennedy and Jackie Congress Gets $4,700 “The Tough the mayor said, than professional or Kennedy Onassis, has told New York Get Going” college games. Governor David Paterson that she is Raise to $174,000 Summing up, Mayor Marks said, “I interested in the United States Senate Members of the House of Repre- won’t be disappearing,” although he seat being vacated by Hillary Clinton. sentatives will make $174,000 per will not attend the January 1 reorgani- Mrs. Clinton has been named the year, a $4,700 pay hiike over their zation meeting when Mrs. Malool is designee for secretary of state by current wage, according to published sworn in to succeed him. “I received President-elect Barack Obama. The reports. Rep. Harry Mitchell (D-Ariz.) goleader.com special dispensation from the new person named to the seat will serve sponsored legislation earlier this year mayor so that I could attend the Or- through 2010 when a special election that would have prevented the auto- ange Bowl that day with my son and will be held to fill the final years of matic payhikes from kicking in next Mrs. Clinton’s term. year. 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Westfield Saturday, December 20, Ulysess Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “We charge that Mr. Cohen used cession, criminal activity has in- “We ask [residents] to be alert to Monday, December 15, Sybil Ivey, 48, of Edison was arrested on an TRENTON — Former Union the computer equipment in his tax- creased at some point during every suspicious activity in [their] neigh- Darby, 43, of Plainfield was arrested outstanding warrant after a motor County State Assemblyman Neil payer-funded legislative office to view recessionary period in the past, ac- borhoods. Please report to us any- at the Plainfield Police Department vehicle stop. He was processed and Cohen was indicted last week on child pornography, printing out cop- cording to Westfield Police Depart- thing out of the ordinary and please on an outstanding Westfield criminal released. charges that he accessed child pornog- ies, which were accessible to others ment (WPD). do it in a prompt manner. Waiting a warrant with bail of $175. She was Saturday, December 20, Edwin raphy on the state-issued computer in in the office,” Ms. Milgram said in a This recession appears to be no few minutes to call might allow for a committed on default of bail to the Sutphin, 52, of Red Bank was ar- his Union Township legislative office. press release from her office. “In do- different, as Westfield has seen a 17 possible suspect to be miles away Union County jail. rested and charged with DWI af- Cohen, 57, a legislator for more ing so, he abused his office and, like percent increase in residential bur- from town.” Tuesday, December 16, a 23-year- ter a motor vehicle stop, at which than 16 years, faces a maximum of all who seek out child pornography, glaries this year, from January to the Residents should be alert for unfa- old Union man reported being the time officers smelled the odor of 11-and-a-half years in prison and he supported the suppliers who ex- present, over the same time period miliar vehicles that are occupied or victim of a robbery and assault at alcohol. He was processed and re- $160,000 in fines if convicted on all ploit and sexually abuse children. We last year, according to the WPD. From unoccupied, parked or being driven South Avenue, East, and Cacciola leased. four counts. are committed to vigorously enforc- October 1 through December 22, the (get the plate number); unfamiliar Place. Sunday, December 21, a resident A former resident of Roselle now ing our child pornography laws as town has witnessed a 114 percent people walking in the neighborhood, The victim told police that while of Terrill Road reported that someone residing in Paramus, Cohen was ar- part of our broader efforts to combat hike in burglaries over last year. and people knocking on one’s door, walking he was approached by a group entered his motor vehicle and removed rested in July after State Police car- predatory behavior against children.” Burglaries have occurred on the or a neighbor’s door, and asking of three unknown black males in a his radio, valued at approximately ried out a search warrant and confis- Prior to being elected to the As- following streets since October 1 of something as vague as directions, motor vehicle. One of the suspects $200. cated Cohen’s computer. Cohen re- sembly, Cohen served on the Union this year: Tice Place, Shackamaxon looking for an unknown resident or then exited the vehicle and engaged Mountainside signed from the Assembly on July 28. County Board of Chosen Freeholders Drive, Minisink Way, East South Av- some other suspect question. in a physical altercation with the vic- Wednesday, December 17, a resi- News reports state that he was hospi- from 1988 to 1990 and had been a enue, West South Avenue, Orenda Chief Parizeau said almost all the tim, after which the suspect reentered dent of Hillside Avenue reported talized and was put under psychiatric partner in a law firm with fellow Circle, West Grove Street, Quantuck home burglaries since October 1 have the vehicle. The trio of suspects then that while she was walking her dog, care after the search of his office was legislator, State Assemblywoman Nia Lane, Duncan Hill Apartments on been committed during the daytime, left the scene. a suspicious white male between conducted. Gill (LD-34, Montclair). He has re- Central Avenue, Hardwick Avenue, with almost 50 percent of them tak- The victim, who did not require the ages of 50 and 70, with gray The charges in the indictment signed as legal counsel for the Union Lawrence Avenue, Lenape Trail, ing place on Fridays. Residents are medical attention, reported that his hair, a goatee and a heavy foreign handed down by State Superior Court County Utilities Authority and the Wychwood Road and East Broad asked to call the police at (908) 789- baseball cap was stolen during the accent, parked his car and ap- Judge Linda Feinberg in Mercer Union County Planning Board. Street. 4000, extension 0, to report any sus- altercation. The value of the theft is proached her. According to police, County include official misconduct, Among the bills sponsored by Cohen According to Police Chief John picious activity and 911 to report a $20. he asked her several personal ques- as well as reproduction, distribution was legislation in 2001 that created a Parizeau, the WPD “takes this in- crime in progress. Tuesday, December 16, James tions before the victim distanced and possession of child pornography. computer hotline to report child por- crease seriously and will employ The chief encouraged residents to Moloney, 55, of Cranford was ar- herself from him and told him she The indictment alleges that Cohen nography. He also authored a stem cell available manpower towards the ap- research some great burglary preven- rested on an active Warren Township had to go. The individual entered viewed pornographic images of un- research bill earlier this year, which prehension of these individuals.” tion advice that is available on the traffic warrant while walking at the his motor vehicle and drove away, derage girls “engaged in sexual acts received national attention. “However, with over a hundred Internet. intersection of South Avenue, East, police said. or simulated sexual acts, or depicted At the time of his arrest, Cohen was miles of roadway in Westfield, and “You may not be able to deter a and Central Avenue. Bail on the war- Wednesday, December 17, in the nude for the purpose of sexual serving as deputy speaker of the As- limited manpower, our patrol units break-in to your home, but you may rant was $1,000. He was released on Ansoumane Diabate, 33, of Newark gratification of viewers.” The indict- sembly and chairman of the Banking cannot patrol every street to effec- be able to decrease the chances as his own recognizance per the Warren was arrested after police responded ment that came down from a state and Insurance Committee. tively deter this type of criminal ac- well as protecting your property,” the Municipal Court. to the NJ Transit bus stop on Route 22 grand jury also alleges that Cohen Cohen has been replaced in the tivity. Every police department needs chief said. Tuesday, December 16, Carlos on a report of an argument between a used a printer in the office to make Assembly by Democrat Annette Yunga, 43, of Jersey City was ar- passenger and the bus driver. Accord- copies of child pornographic images, Quijano of Elizabeth. rested at the Hudson County jail. He ing to police, Diabate was arguing “which he left around the office where Cohen will be ordered by summons RVSA Employee Alleges was held and processed on the strength with the driver over the fact that the anyone in the office could find and to appear before Judge Feinberg to of a Westfield traffic warrant with bus did not stop at a specific location view them.” answer the charges, although no date bail of $300 and an immigration de- in Newark. According to the office of Attorney has been set at this time. The Record Threat; Const. Mgr. Resigns tainer. Yunga was committed on de- After officers removed Diabate General Anne Milgram, State Police of Bergen County reported that Cohen fault of bail. and ran a background check, it were notified in July that child por- was expected to surrender to By WAYNE BAKER tardiness resulted in a mandate by the Scotch Plains was discovered he had two out- nography was found by staffers in the authorities in the next few weeks. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times authority to have Mr. Issardin com- Wednesday, December 17, Al- standing warrants out of Irvington RAHWAY — The Rahway Valley plete four visits to a psychologist. Muakhkhir Kearney, 28, of Newark and Newark in the amount of Sewerage Authority (RVSA) learned Mr. Issardin said he was asked to was arrested on an outstanding war- $1,150. He was processed and held last Thursday that the on-site certi- perform additional overtime while rant after a motor vehicle stop. He until contact was made with the Task Force Convenes to fied engineer for the $200-million already working overtime. He said was processed and released. Newark and Irvington Police De- sewerage treatment facility would be the work environment was “hostile” Thursday, December 18, a resi- partments. leaving his job. and that he had been told he was as dent of Westfield Avenue reported Wednesday, December 17, a resi- Address Foreclosure Crisis Manny Parada, the site engineer “useful as used prophylactics.” that someone ordered several thou- dent of Outlook Drive reported that an ELIZABETH – The Union County tatives at the meeting from counseling for Consolidated Construction Mr. Issardin’s father, Omkar, also sand dollars worth of merchandise employee from Pop-A-Lock was ha- Foreclosure Task Force held its first agencies, including Brand New Day Management Services Corpora- spoke and said his son had refused using his credit card without his au- rassing him with constant phone calls meeting on December 9 to address from Elizabeth; Faith, Bricks and Mor- tion, told the RVSA commission- to see the “shrink” on his own time thorization. to his cell phone after he was hired by the impact of the mortgage foreclo- tar from Plainfield; the Elizabeth Coa- ers that he would remain available and was allegedly threatened with Friday, December 19, police in- American Express roadside assistance sure crisis and generate support for lition to House the Homeless; the Ur- for major events in the construc- physical harm. Mr. Rivera said Mr. vestigated a hit-and-run accident on to fix a flat tire for the victim. neighborhood stability in the county. ban League of Union County, and tion process. Brinker had threatened Mr. Front Street after the victim reported According to police, the victim The meeting was attended by two Central Jersey Legal Services. Mr. Parada told The Westfield Issardin. that someone struck his motor ve- stated that the suspect says he is call- dozen municipal and county officials County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi said Leader and The Scotch Plains- Following the allegations, hicle in the rear while it was legally ing the cell phone in error but contin- and representatives of various foreclo- the county’s pre-foreclosure rate had Fanwood Times following the meet- Woodbridge Commissioner Robert parked. ues to call it. The victim is concerned sure counseling agencies that are certi- been stable for 20 years before the ing that he was joining a new em- Luban asked for reports from both Friday, December 19, Michael because he reported the phone calls fied by the U.S. Department of Hous- increase in foreclosures began in ployer. When reached for comment sides for review by the personnel Tramontano, 56, of South Orange to American Express, which contacted ing and Urban Development (HUD). 2007. Other speakers discussed the on Friday, RVSA Chairwoman Joan committee. was arrested on an outstanding war- the suspect on the victim’s behalf, The Task Force meeting was co- need for more housing counselors, Papen of Scotch Plains said she was The RVSA also adopted its 2009 rant after a motor vehicle stop. He police said. chaired by Frank Guzzo, director of the high number of problem loans, surprised that Mr. Parada was leav- $28-million budget, which was re- was processed and released. The victim stated that the suspect the county’s department of human the need for more flexibility from ing, saying that RVSA Executive turned by the state unmodified. Mem- Friday, December 19, Rainy told him he dialed the victim’s num- services, and Alfred Faella, director loan institutions and the need for more Director Mike Brinker only found ber municipalities will be charged a Gibson, 33, was stopped for a mo- ber in error but confronted him as to of parks and community renewal. In education about mortgages and the out the site engineer was leaving on total of $26 million in assessments in tor vehicle violation and refused to why he contacted American Express addition to municipal representatives foreclosure process. Thursday. 2009. give police her correct address and to complain about him. The suspect from the cities of Elizabeth and For information about foreclo- Mr. Parada said John Buonocore, Officials reported additional dam- other personal information. She has the address as well as the phone Plainfield, and the townships of Union sures, visit ucnj.org/ctyclerk/ whom he described as a “graduate age to the exhaust system of one of was subsequently arrested on an number of the victim, police reported. and Hillside, there also were represen- foreclosure.html. engineer,” would fill the role of on- the engines in the cogeneration sys- outstanding warrant and charges site engineer in his absence. tem. The damage was caused by hu- of resisting arrest and obstruction Also at last Thursday’s meeting, man error on November 22. Officials of justice after she allegedly at- the RVSA board faced a large crowd said a backfire had damaged breech- tempted to run away and physi- of authority employees who attended ing in the system. The error was cally fight with arresting officers, in support of a recently discharged caused when a testing operator failed police said. She was transported to employee, Stephen Issardin. to follow operating procedures by the Union County jail after she was Speaking to the board, Mr. Issardin turning on gas flow during an attempt unable to make bail. described himself as a seven-and-a- to run the engine. Officials said the Saturday, December 20, Luis half-year employee who had been procedure calls for the gas to be on Avevalo-Hernandez, 38, of Brick partially trained on the new cogen- prior to testing the system. was arrested and charged with eration equipment. The costs of repairs are being borne driving while intoxicated (DWI) Union shop steward Francisco by the manufacturer and local dis- after a motor vehicle stop, at which Rivera, Jr. said Mr. Issardin was told tributor who were performing the test. time officers smelled the odor of to participate in a discretionary disci- Repairs have already been made, of- alcohol. He was processed and re- pline program and that a pattern of ficials said. leased. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood I Tried to be Careful, Mr. Jones; — Established 1890 — Times Since 1959 Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains Thank You Santa for Understanding And the County of Union, NJ. Members of: When I was a young boy, admittedly a long time Christmas and a Happy New Year. For a moment at New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce ago, Christmastime was a time of great joy, wonder- least, there was “Peace on Earth and Goodwill To- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association ment, warmth and merriment. True, Santa Claus was wards Men.” Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey on my mind. I thought I’d been good most of the year I didn’t understand political correctness back then. P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 and that Santa would be good to me. The only thing I believed was that “Merry Christ- Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 He’d understand that when I broke Mr. Jones’ mas” was the warmest possible greeting that one Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 window with the foul ball that it was an accident. I person could give to another. It was only pure good POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at was sure Santa would also understand that when we in the intent. P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 heard the shattering glass, there was a moment of Well, after all those years, I might have broken a Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. panic. Yes, we all ran and even thought we’d get away few other windows since – but I always owned up. I Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte with it – undiscovered. tried to be careful, Mr. Jones. And thank you Santa ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo Our mothers knew about that broken window for understanding. COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION before we even got home. A stern lecture and direct I still think it’s okay to say “Merry Christmas.” Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly orders to go over to Mr. Jones and confess that I did In the warmest sense, Merry Christmas everyone EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS it – that’s what I got. Mr. Jones tried to be very stern – and Happy New Year! Ben Corbin SERVICES and asked if I’d rake and weed his garden to help pay Reprinted from the December 26, 2002, edition of The SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe for it. I did. He then thanked me for owning up and Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 asked that I be more careful next time. I think he even Missing from my thoughts as a young boy at the smiled, now that I look back on it. time was the sentiment for others as I spent wonderful It must have been the right thing to do because moments during Christmas with my family and friends. Santa did get me the Lionel train that I had so longed The country was not at war then as we are now. Today, for. And next year I got the red Western Flyer bicycle. hundreds of thousands of our soldiers are away from Christmas then was also such a happy time of the their families, protecting us. Join us in wishing them year – everyone smiled and wished all a Merry a Merry Christmas and a heartfelt “Thank You.” ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas by Major Henry Livingston, Jr. (1748-1828) And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The ’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through prancing and pawing of each little hoof. As I drew in the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a my hand, and was turning around, Down the chim- mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney ney St. Nicholas came with a bound. with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, there; And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and The children were nestled all snug in their beds, soot; A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, And While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads; he looked like a peddler just opening his pack. And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap, Had His eyes — how they twinkled! His dimples how just settled down for a long winter’s nap, merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. bow, And the beard of his chin was as white as the Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the snow; shutters and threw up the sash. The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath; He had Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below; When, a broad face and a little round belly, That shook, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly. miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer, He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself; A in a moment it must be St. Nick. More rapid than wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and to know I had nothing to dread; shouted, and called them by name; He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, “Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk, Vixen! On, Comet! on Cupid! on, Donder and Blitzen! And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving To the top of the porch! To the top of the wall! Now a nod, up the chimney he rose; dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!” He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, whistle, And away they all flew like the down of When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky, a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out So up to the house-top the coursers they flew, With of sight, “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too. good-night!” License Charges Are Going to The Dogs Letters to the Editor Editor’s Note: This letter was sent to Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky and Westfield Town Clerk Claire Gray and copied to the newspaper. Without The Bucket Brigade, There ***** I received the renewal for my dogs’ Just Can’t Be a Good Western licenses December 6, 2008. I was quite dismayed that the cost of the license has One of the real highlights from my somewhat awkward or clumsy. He was gone from $7 last year to $16 per animal youth was going to the movies on Satur- overheard to say, “It might have been a bit for the new year. With the present day afternoon, and, if I was real lucky, over done, a bit over the top, but after all economy, I find it hard to believe that one of the two movies – yes, back then a guy, even Governor, has bills to pay.” such an increase can be justified. you watched two movies, back then it was Then we have the news from Gotham. I wish someone would explain to me called a double feature – would be a It seems that a whole host of foundations how this could possibly be necessary. western. To this day I like westerns. One and charities, you know, the kind of orga- of my favorite scenes from The Oaters is nizations that go around the country, the Donna Falcone when all the townspeople unite to form a world even, form bucket brigades and get Westfield bucket brigade to extinguish a fire burn- people, whole communities out of trouble, ing the general store, the saloon, a bad trouble. Doing all those brigades takes neighbor’s barn or to help avert a major a lot of money, and not just to pay some Letters to catastrophe. In these movies, it seemed, guy in Illinois either. These charities and the Editor everyone pulled together. foundations needed to invest some of Bucket brigades were brought to mind their money to ensure that next year and over these last few weeks as national the year after that there would be enough Merrily Recycle events unfolded. There was a “fire” of money to continue the brigades. sorts in Michigan, which caused several There was this guy who operated an Christmas Wrappings from Detroit to put out an alarm for a investment business who came up with a Please recycle all of your Christmas needed brigade, but something happened scheme to take the money from these paper. Remember, there is no reason for that never happened in the movies. Lead- folks, put it in his own pocket and become the amount of garbage we residents put ers of other communities to the south and very rich. So he did. Last week he was out at the curb the pickup day after Christ- east refused to join the brigade. Their finally caught. However, this week we mas to be any more than what we usually leaders told the ever-desperate people have already noticed that there are less put out. All of the wrapping paper that we Merry Christmas from The Leader/Times Correspondents and Photographers: Fred Rossi, Ted Ritter, Wayne Baker, Raynor Denitzio, from Michigan to go and pound sand. It is bucket brigades than there were a week receive is just that – paper – it all can and very unsettling really; I never thought I ago, and next year we may see more fires should be recycled. All of the cardboard Martin Sweeney, Beth Budnick, Victoria McCabe, Jessica Jaskula, Caraline Koellhoffer, Christie Storms, Marylou Morano, Susan would live in a place where people would becoming ever larger and more danger- toy and gift box packaging is paper. That actually refuse to answer calls for help ous because those that usually form the too can be recycled. So can Christmas M. Dougherty, Bruce Johnson, Betsey Burgdorf, Dale Neseman, Jayne Salomon, Linda Condrillo, Katherine Emire-Nieves, Greg Ryan, from neighbors. bucket brigades that put them out, well, cards and envelopes. Michael Goldberger, David Samsky, Carolyn Freundlich, Patrick Connor, Michelle LePoidevin, Debbie Madison, Eric Nierstedt, Susan On the heels of the sad story from they may never be formed. If we were to take a look at the plastic Michigan, came news from The Land of Along with the charities and founda- wrapping around our gifts, most of it (I’ll Cook, Debbie Hoffman, Jim OConnor, Ingrid McKinley, Paul Lachenauer. Lincoln. To my knowledge, the idea of tions that were victimized by the New admit not all) has the recycling symbol bucket brigades works in Illinois. Only York conniver, were other, just ordinary and numbers 1 or 2 inside it. This too can there, the leader of the Illinois applies a people – the kind of people that man a and be should be recycled. Remember, unique twist. His unique spin is this. It bucket brigade – only now, because they plastic comes from oil. Recycle our plas- seems that when someone needs a bri- were scammed, they can no longer afford tic and maybe we can reduce our oil use, gade and comes running to his house the transportation costs, or any costs for dependency, cost and carbon imprint! shouting “Help!” he very quickly comes that matter, to get to the site of the bucket In these days when we taxpayers con- up with a total price package in order for brigade. tinue to complain about high taxes, and the victim of the disaster to get a helping In the westerns that I remember, after we pay for our garbage by weight and hand. He calls it a “Bucket Brigade Tax.” the bucket brigade met the disaster, put volume, I urge all of us to try to remember The beauty of the scheme is capped off by out the fire, everyone who helped usually that the two thoughts go together. If we his pocketing the proceeds with a nod, a had a big picnic, sang some songs and had reduce the amount of garbage we gener- wink and, of course, he expresses good what appeared to be a very good time. ate, we pay less for it in our taxes. We also wishes like, “It’s a pleasure doing busi- This week, with the apparent collapse of become more environmentally respon- ness with you.” the concept of bucket brigades, there is no sible and caring citizens. Let’s see if we No one even noticed he was doing this such good ending. There is just the feel- can all increase our recycling piles after until the other day. Then he tried to ex- ing that is every man and woman for Christmas this year instead of our gar- pand his scheme and charge a bit extra to themselves and the hell with the rest of bage piles. Save a tree! And make it an someone who has recently moved from ‘em. You just cannot make a good west- annual habit! Illinois to Washington, DC, that fella’ ern that way. Merry Christmas to all. blew the whistle. As of today, the leader Richard Bennett Bill Nierstedt in Springfield just does not think his Westfield Garwood Bucket Brigade Tax was wrong or even

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 25, 2008 Page 5 ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ Shameful How Public Education Reduces Letters to the Editor DD Christmas Importance DDTM I recently attended my daughter’s final NYC Tunnel Too Little Too Late Diction Deception holiday concert in elementary school. As Below are four arcane words, each always, it was wonderful to see the talents of these special children. It is truly amaz- For Me on Raritan Valley Line with four definitions – only one is correct. New Jersey Transit (NJT) invited me evening. It could be easily accomplished, The others are made up. Are you sharp ing the work that the music teachers do with these children with the limited time recently to attend a focus group on rail as all they would need to do is terminate enough to discern this deception of dic- service. Being a daily commuter on the a different train into New York City around tion? available to practice. My concerns with the concert are at the Raritan Valley line with a few strong these times from the Northeast Corridor If you can guess one correctly – good opinions on rail service, I accepted. or New Jersey Coast lines. Using the new guess. If you get two – well-read indi- heart of the message delivered to Chris- tians. As a Christian, I am one of the 85 The focus group was convened last double-decker trains could really help a vidual. If you get three – word expert. If week. The topic up for discussion was the lot of commuters on the Raritan Valley you get all four – you must have a lot of percent of the U.S. population that fol- lows one form or another of Christianity. NJT’s Arc Tunnel project, a multi-billion line.” But they don’t want to. free time! dollar plan to construct new rail tunnels The truth is that providing relief for the All words and correct definitions As such, I find it disturbing that the chil- dren are not permitted to sing songs that between New Jersey and Manhattan. With thousands of riders of the Raritan Valley come from the board game Diction required funding and approvals it is sched- line who commute to New York City is Deception. bring the true message of the Christmas season to the people in attendance. uled to open in 2017. simply not a goal of New Jersey Transit. Answers to last week’s arcane words. When it comes to the Hanukkah songs The first part of the session was show- Current plans call for us to get relief in no 1. Pelitic – Formed or made up of mud they sing/play, [they] are describing the ing us “infomercials” on the tunnel. We less than nine years. I suspect if the tunnel 2. Chiminage – A toll for passage Photo by Bob McLaughlin/Union County Sheriff’s Office true meaning of the Hebrew season — watched very nicely produced video and does get built, it will be closer to 12 or 14 HOPE LIVES ON…Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich visits the “Tree of through a forest and in fact, one song was completely in PowerPoint presentations. The programs years. And because there is no desire to 3. Xenodochy – Hospitality Hope” in the Union County Courthouse in Elizabeth. Pictured, left to right, are: Hebrew. Yet, for the Christmas-themed educated us about the almost-100-year- improve our commute, there is no reason MaryBeth Gray, Marianne Hopko, Kim Weber, Linda Balog and Sheriff Froehlich. 4. Serpigo – Any spreading skin dis- songs, the children were resigned to sing- old tunnel currently being used by New to think that the steady and consistent ease, as ringworm ing songs from the Polar Express, a rather Jersey Transit trains (as well as Amtrak) decline in service and increase in costs commercial take on Christmas with and the limited capacity of these old tubes. will continue unabated. Sheriff Asks “Tree of Hope” Donations DANAIDE This very limited capacity, according to God willing, I’ll be in my mid-60s by 1. A water wheel, consisting of two “Jingle All The Way” (describing shop- ping and other hassles of the season), and the scripts, is the primary cause of service the time this project is finished. That’s Be Made in Name of Injured Officer tapering shells, one within the other problems as well as a major impediment much too long to put a smile on this 2. One of the 28 amino acids necessary the prerequisite “Jingle Bells” among oth- ers. Not once did they sing any carols to improved service and progress. commuter’s face. Systemic improvement ELIZABETH — Every holiday sea- going to experience a less than happy for building muscle tissue The programs then laid out a plethora is a fine goal, but there’s plenty of im- son for the last decade, Union County holiday season. The children the offic- 3. A bath with medicated water giving the true meaning of Christmas – the birth of Jesus Christ. of benefits that the tunnel would provide, provement that NJT could provide this Sheriff’s Officers have set up their ers encountered were homeless or liv- 4. A deep gash or cut including one-seat rides to New York for group of riders much sooner if it were a “Tree of Hope” in the courthouse seek- ing in shelters, were victims of domes- CLERONOMY Is there really something shameful in saying his name? I believe it’s more most if not all NJT riders, shorter rides, priority. I urge you to remind NJT about ing donations of toys and clothing for tic violence or medically fragile. Their 1. Inheritance; heritage increased capacity, service to more of NJ, the forgotten commuters on the Raritan needy children throughout the county. parents or guardians did not have the 2. A sudden flood or outpouring shameful how the public education sys- tem reduces the importance of the Christ- better air quality, and less traffic, among Valley line. If we don’t, that ride to NYC Each year the response has been over- financial ability to provide holiday 3. Foresight; discernment others. Most of the remainder of the gath- from Bridgewater that took 65 minutes in 4. Harmony; as one mas season. Christians should be treated whelming. This year, the donations gifts. equally at these events. ering was left to discuss the tunnel’s ben- 2001 will be 90 minutes before you know will have an extra meaning of hope for Every year since, the Sheriff and BLEB efits and how the participants thought it. I guess that’s what I should suspect 1. Valueless; barren Ed Savickas the officers. “Tree of Hope” committee have erected NJT could best communicate these ben- from a group that names a tunnel “Arc.” Union County Sheriff Ralph a tree in the Union County Courthouse 2. A horsefly Westfield efits to the public at large. 3. Fat; blubber Evan Lerner Froehlich is asking donations to the featuring paper ornaments. This year’s New Year Holiday As a rider on the Raritan Valley line for Bridgewater 4. A small blister or swelling on the the last seven years, I had hoped to talk “Tree of Hope” be made in the name of volunteers — Marianne Hopko, Kim skin or plants The newspaper will be published a Sheriff’s Officer Chris Coon, who was Weber, MaryBeth Gray and Linda day earlier next week. We will print on about other things. For example, why is SUBTILIATION my scheduled commute substantially New Jersey Approves critically injured in the line of duty in Balog — made the ornaments and 1. The killing of anything offered as a Tuesday and mail on Wednesday. Please early December. Officer Coon is Sher- wrote a particular gift on each one. provide submittals and advertisements longer than it was in 2001? Or why is the sacrifice train that I take to work, the 7:40 out of More Charity Gaming iff Froehlich’s stepson. “These caring Sheriff’s Officers do 2. The act of making thin early. Thank you. For more information, see Bridgewater, never, ever on time? These NEWARK – The Legalized Games of “Everyone has been so wonderful a tremendous job in helping these chil- 3. Tickling or stimulating pleasurably things are particularly bothersome in light Chance Control Commission (GCC), the 4. Blowing or breathing into or on www.goleader.com/help asking us what they can do to help dren,” Sheriff Froehlich said. “Even of the steady and substantial fare increases body that oversees New Jersey’s chari- during this tough time,” said Sheriff during tough economic and personal we have endured. Our commute is much table gaming industry, this year enacted Froehlich. “Right now all we can do is times, it is important not to forget WUW Wishes Westfielders Healthy slower, way more crowded and signifi- regulations that allow operators of bingo, welcome their prayers and ask them to those kids who are less fortunate.” cantly more expensive than it was just a raffles and casino nights to offer new offer an act of kindness on Chris’ be- Cash donations to provide additional And Peaceful Holiday Season few years ago. games, with additional changes proposed. half.” gifts are being sought. Tax-deductible I was pleased to hear about the inven- The GCC oversees the games operated “A donation to the Tree of Hope, to contributions of money, toys and cloth- Peace on earth requires more than our Westfielders, and are made possible by tion of a new locomotive that can run on by approximately 12,000 charitable, edu- good wishes. It requires us to extend our Westfielders. The holidays are bright- diesel and electricity. This provided a cational, religious, patriotic and senior needy kids, in Chris’ name is some- ing can be sent to: Union County hands to our neighbors. The holidays are ened for children, families and the elderly glimmer of hope for me as I thought citizen organizations that are registered thing people can do,” he said. Sheriff’s Officers Tree of Hope, Union a special time to reach out and share our by special seasonal activities conducted “Wow, they’re going to do something for to conduct games of chance. These orga- The “Tree of Hope” was first planted County Courthouse, 2 Broad Street, blessings by offering friendship and se- by WUW agencies. This spirit of caring us soon, providing a straight shot into the nizations in 2007 generated $115.3 mil- in 1997, when Sheriff’s officers ap- Elizabeth, N.J., 07207. For more in- curity to others in our community. The and sharing will continue throughout the city.” My elation was quickly tempered, lion in gross receipts versus $122.7 mil- proached Sheriff Froehlich and related formation, call Sgt. Marianne Hopko Westfield United Way (WUW) is de- New Year. though, as “Alan,” the bigwig from NJT lion in gross receipts in 2006. The net troubling stories of children who were at (908) 558-2574. voted to this mission. We invite you to become part of this who has most of the facts, told us that this proceeds were $39.6 million in 2007, The 18 member agencies of WUW caring network by contributing to the new locomotive would not be used until compared to $31.4 million in 2006. The Westfield Leader provide year-round services and programs Westfield United Way Campaign. Your the tunnel is built, as the current tunnel is In 2008, the GCC approved Tourna- to deserving Westfielders. These pro- gift will enable 18 community agencies to at capacity. ment Texas Hold’ em and three-card poker www.goleader.com/express grams enrich our quality of life during the meet the needs of thousands of I thought to myself: “If they wanted, as games of chance. Consideration is be- holidays. Our agency clients say: Westfielders and help to make Westfield they could utilize these new locomotives ing given to increasing the prize awards in Thank you for helping me feed my a better place in which to live and to work. for perhaps one or two rides in to the city bingo above $3,000. For more informa- hungry family. WUW is grateful to the many in the morning and the same back in the tion, call (973) 273-8000. Thank you for helping my 15-year-old Westfielders who already have contrib- daughter stay sober. uted to the 2008 campaign. If you have Thank you for giving my son a safe and not yet sent in a donation, please do so I Do It! nurturing place to go after school, while today. The support of each and every I’m still at work. Westfielder is important! Thank you for providing my grand- From all of us at the Westfield United mother with a hot meal every day. Way and on behalf of our agencies, we Thank you for helping me care for my thank you and wish you a happy, healthy mother, who has Alzheimer’s. and peaceful holiday season. Thank you for taking me to my dialysis David Foltz Get the word out. treatment twice a week. President, WUW Board of Trustees Agency services are designed for

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Can Be Reached 24 Hours a Day in an Emergency Page 6 Thursday, December 25, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Watchung Stable Announces Presbyterian Church Plans Winter Clinics on Horses Services For Christmas Eve MOUNTAINSIDE – Winter clin- January 18, 9 to 11 a.m.: Behavior WESTFIELD – The Presbyterian services in the sanctuary that will in- ics about horses will be offered at the of Horses. Church in Westfield will culminate clude the Chancel Choir singing the Watchung Stable beginning on Sun- January 25, 9 to 11 a.m.: Grooming its celebration of the season of Ad- African-American spiritual “Mary day, January 11. Sponsored by the and Tacking. vent and welcome Christmas with Had a Baby” and “Unto Us A Child is Union County Board of Chosen Free- February 1, 9 to 11 a.m.: Behavior three services that are planned for Given” from Handel’s Messiah. holders and the Union County De- of Horses. Christmas Eve. All are invited to attend these spe- partment of Parks and Community February 8, 9 to 11 a.m.: Basic At 5 p.m., a Family Service will be cial events. The Presbyterian Church Renewal, the clinics will be held on Tack and Care. held in the sanctuary, featuring music in Westfield is located at 140 Moun- Sundays through February 15. February 15, 9 to 11 a.m.: Ad- by the Children’s and Youth choirs. At tain Avenue, at the corner of Moun- “We are glad to sponsor programs vanced Grooming. 8 and 11 p.m., there will be candlelight tain Avenue and East Broad Street in that are focused on different eques- Space is limited and in-person pre- downtown Westfield. trian topics,” said Freeholder Rick registration is required at Watchung Labyrinth Walks Set For more information on these or Proctor, liaison to the Union County Stable, located at 1160 Summit Lane in any other events and services during Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Mountainside. The cost is $20 per per- Dec. 31 and Jan. 4 the Christmas season, interested per- “The sessions will help people learn son for each clinic. For further informa- CRANFORD – The First Presby- sons may call the church office at simple behaviors of the horse, the tion, call the Watchung Stable office at terian Church of Cranford will spon- (908) 233-0301 or visit the church evolution and history of riding, and (908) 789-3665 or e-mail questions to sor a series of open labyrinth walks. website at westfieldpc.org. what it actually takes to own a horse.” [email protected]. All walks will be held in Bates Hall These clinics will involve no actual at the church, located at 11 Spring- Westfield D.A.R. Lists riding. Classes are designed for spe- PCF Holiday Concert field Avenue. cific riding levels and ages, with some A special New Year’s Eve Laby- Officers For Chapter open to all levels of expertise, includ- To Include Hot Buffet rinth Walk will be held on Wednesday, WESTFIELD – The Westfield ing people who have never ridden AREA – The Polish Cultural Foun- Stephen P. Jenco and Ms. Jennifer E. Mosko December 31, from 10 p.m. to 12:30 Chapter of the Daughters of the before. The clinics will be held in the dation (PCF) will present its tradi- a.m. Candlelight, music, ritual and American Revolution (D.A.R.) has barn or the lecture area of the stable. tional Christmas Concert (Hej refreshments will be part of the event. announced the names of those offic- Patrons 9 years old through adult Kolêda, Kolêda!) on Sunday, Janu- The next regular labyrinth walk ers who were elected at the chapter’s are invited to register for as many ary 4, at 3 p.m. at its Grand Hall, will take place on Sunday, January 4. most recent meeting. clinics as they wish. Each session located at 177 Broadway in Clark. Ms. Jennifer E. Mosko Participants are invited to walk the They are as follows: Stephanie will last two hours and will focus on This concert will feature vocalist labyrinth any time between 1 and 4 Mannino, regent; Nancy Hatfield, first one of a variety of topics. The clinics Halina Makselan, accompanied by p.m., but are asked to begin their walk vice regent; Lauramae Cutler, record- will be offered as follows: musician and vocalist Jaros³aw To Wed Stephen P. Jenco by 3:30 p.m. Subsequent walks will ing secretary; Nellie Jester, corre- January 11, 9 to 11 a.m.: Grooming Kaczyñski. A hot Polish buffet with be held on the first Sunday of every sponding secretary; Peggy Husch, and Tacking. Wigilia food will follow. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mosko of rently is employed in the pediatric month, unless otherwise specified. treasurer; Jane Gross, registrar, and Due to limited seating, reserva- Fanwood have announced the engage- department of Hackensack University For more information on the laby- Nellie Jester, historian-librarian. FCC to Hold Services tions must be made by Friday, De- ment of their daughter, Ms. Jennifer Medical Center in Hackensack. rinth program or future walks, call The officers serve two-year terms cember 26, by calling (732) 382-7197 Elizabeth Mosko, to Stephen Phillip The future bridegroom graduated the church at (908) 276-8440. to oversee the community activities Celebrating Christmas or (732) 574-1364 or e-mailing Jenco of Mount Arlington. He is the from Roselle Catholic High School of the chapter. These include support WESTFIELD – The First Congre- [email protected]. A donation son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Jenco of and the University of Nebraska-Lin- Library Plans Program to the Westfield Memorial Library, gational Church invites visitors to cel- of $25 per person is requested. North Port, Fla., formerly of Linden. coln, cum laude, with a Bachelor of the Revolutionary Cemetery, ebrate the Christmas season with ser- Ms. Mosko is a graduate of Scotch Arts degree in International Relations. About Internet Safety Mindowaskin Park, Westfield student vices on Wednesday, December 24, Knights to Hold Party Plains-Fanwood High School and He is employed as vice president, SCOTCH PLAINS – Area resi- achievements in American history and and Sunday, December 28, in the sanc- Susquehanna University. She also client services manager-research and dents from adolescents to adults are citizenship, Girl Scouts, and veterans tuary at 125 Elmer Street in Westfield. To Ring In New Year graduated summa cum laude from the marketing at Grubb and Ellis Com- invited to attend a presentation on at the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Christmas Eve services will begin at GARWOOD – Area residents are University of Medicine and Dentistry pany in Fairfield. Internet security on Tuesday, Janu- Home in Menlo Park. 5 p.m. with a children’s pageant based invited to ring in the new year on of New Jersey. The bride-to-be holds a A wedding is planned for Septem- ary 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Scotch on the book “The Legend of the Christ- Wednesday, December 31, at the doctorate in physical therapy and cur- ber of 2009. Plains Public Library. Tree Healer to Speak mas Rose,” by William H. Hooks. The Garwood Knights of Columbus Computer expert Harsha Bennur story tells of a young girl who has Council Hall, located at 37 South will reveal some of the most persis- At Sierra Club Meeting nothing to give the baby Jesus until her Avenue (opposite PathMark). tent threats and demonstrate ways AREA – The Sierra Club will wel- tears become a beautiful flower. The Brother John Brown Band that individuals can keep their home come Dr. Jim Conroy, known as the At 10 p.m., there will be a tradi- will provide entertainment at the computer, Internet-connected devices Tree WhispererTM, to its Wednesday, tional candlelight service of Lessons event. Doors will open at 8 p.m., and personal identity safe in January 14 meeting. It will be held and Carols. Both evening services will with drink specials offered from 8 cyberspace. from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at The Library of feature soloist Meredith Hoffmann- to 9 p.m. An open bar will be avail- The presentation will be held in the The Chathams, located at 214 Main Thomson performing “O Holy Night.” able from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. There library’s Community Room. All pro- Street in Chatham. The regular 10 a.m. worship ser- also will be a buffet dinner (nine hot grams at the library are free and open Dr. Conroy is the creator of a holis- vice on December 28 will feature dishes), plus appetizers, coffee, des- to everyone. tic and alternative system for ailing scripture readings and the singing of sert and a champagne toast. Admission is free, but pre-registra- trees that does not use any products. carols. Members of the congregation Advance tickets are $45 per per- tion is highly recommended, as space He specializes in reversing tree de- are invited to request popular or sel- son ($50 at the door). They can be is limited. Interested persons can reg- cline, healing stressed trees and re- dom-heard hymns and carols to be purchased after 4 p.m. on weekdays ister by calling the library at (908) pairing forests weakened by climate performed by organist and Music and after 1 p.m. on Sundays at the 322-5007, extension no. 204, or e- change. During the program, he will Director Barbara Thomson. Knights council hall. The purchase mailing [email protected]. discuss his techniques for helping The First Congregational Church is a of advance tickets is strongly rec- The Scotch Plains Public Library is trees overcome environmental or member of the United Church of Christ. ommended. For more information, located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one other stresses so they can grow again. Fred Rossi for The Westfield Leader and The Times The sanctuary is accessible by a wheel- call the Knights at (908) 789-9809 HAPPY CHANUKAH…Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks lights the menorah block from Park Avenue in the center There is no admission fee and the chair ramp and offers infrared listening or visit the Brother John Brown on Monday night in Alan Augustine Park as Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, gets of the township. For further informa- public is invited to attend. For more devices for the hearing impaired. website, brotherjohnbrown.com. underway. tion or directions, call (908) 322-5007. information, call (908) 233-2414. SAGE to Offer Free Tax Preparation SUMMIT – SAGE Eldercare, lo- come tax returns, their 2008 in- cated at 290 Broad Street in Sum- come tax packets, their November mit, will host trained volunteer tax 2007 real estate tax bill, and Federal preparers on Thursdays from Feb- information forms for 2008 (W-2 ruary 19 through April 9. They are forms, SSA 1099 form, 1099s for trained by the IRS through the interest, dividends and other in- AARP Tax Aide program to provide come, 1099 for pension, annuity free tax preparation. and IRA distribution, 1099 B forms The AARP Free Income Tax As- for assets sold during the year, re- sistance service is available to all ceipts or cancelled checks if item- taxpayers with middle or low in- izing deductions and Social Secu- come, with special attention given rity numbers for all dependents). to people who are age 60 and older. This is a confidential service and The tax program is offered to all preparation is by appointment only. area residents. Registration is re- Late February or early March ap- quired. pointments are encouraged. For Taxpayers should bring a copy of more information and to register, their 2007 Federal and State in- call (908) 598-5509.

CHANUKAH TREAT…Second-grade students and their families recently took part in a holiday education program at Temple Sholom of Fanwood/Scotch Plains that included learning about the foods of Chanukah as well as Purim and Passover. Families cooked and ate and talked and laughed as they celebrated being Jewish. Chanukah began December 21 and lasts eight days. Pictured, Jamie Tibbles helps Ben Pritzker fill a homemade Chanukah doughnut with jelly. STAHL FARELLA Attorneys At Law Criminal Defense Civil & Employment Litigation DWI & Municipal Court

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He was formerly of Haifa, of Trustees, all in Sarasota. Had Been Member of Junior League Palestine; Cairo, Egypt; Westfield, Surviving are his loving wife of 43 Grace Louise Brown, 83, of Montclair and Glen Ridge, N.J. N.J.; New York City; years, Renée Hamad; his Clemson, S.C. died on Monday, De- Mrs. Brown always was actively Paris, France, and Lon- daughter, Dr. Karen cember 15. involved with church work and was a don, England. Hamad of Sarasota; his Born and raised in Yonkers, N.Y., member of the Junior League of Eliza- An intelligent, caring son, Michael Hamad of she was a daughter of the late Thomas beth, N.J. and the Senior Auxiliary of man, Samuel Hamad Bradenton, Fla.; his sis- Spencer and Ava Floyd Lathrop. She Westfield, N.J. She also was an active overcame tremendous ter, Violet Srigley of graduated from Briarcliff Junior Col- volunteer for several charitable orga- odds to become an Toronto, Canada; his lege and the University of Michigan nizations. American success story. brother, Joseph Hammond with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Surviving are a son, Steven L. Brown Born in Haifa, Pales- of Toronto, and his 1947 and from Rutgers Graduate and his wife, Susan, of Edina, Minn.; tine, he was raised and mother-in-law, Nini Perlo School of Social Work with a Master two daughters, Christine W. Brown of educated in Cairo, of Sarasota. He was the of Social Work degree in 1971. For Roselle Park, N.J. and Carolyn B. Egypt. Sam studied eco- grandfather of four grand- more than 20 years, she was a mar- Costlow and her husband, Richard, of nomics at the American children. riage and family therapist with Fam- Lansdale, Pa., and seven grandchil- University in Cairo, Samuel Hamad His parents, Anis and ily and Children’s Services of dren, Jennifer Brown Rafaelli, Allison DISTINGUISHED ROTARIAN…Rotary Club of Westfield member Bill where he met his future Marie Abu Hamad, pre- Brown, Kevin Brown, Katherine Henderson recently was chosen to receive Rotary International’s Service Above wife, Renée. deceased him. Jeanne Risberg, 82 Brown, David Costlow, Erin Costlow Self Award. The Fanwood resident was pivotal in the establishment of a vocational Upon graduation, he landed his Sam always put his family first. Jeanne Risberg, 82, of Westfield and Kerry Costlow. school in Thailand to rescue destitute children from exploitation. Pictured, from first job as a salesman for Merck in He spent his free time with his fam- died on Tuesday, December 16, at In addition to her parents, she was left to right, are: First row, David and John Lindross; second row, Fiona Leahy, Canada, which launched a distin- ily and friends, around his house, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. predeceased by her husband, Russell Liz and Bill Henderson, Sara Parker Henderson and Past District Governor Dr. guished career in the healthcare in- the beach or on his boat. His two Born in Illinois, she lived in W. Brown, in 2002, and by two sis- Michael Hart, and back row, Beth Armstrong and Graeme Henderson. dustry. He became Director of Mar- chocolate labs, Taffy and Zeus, were Westfield since 1963. ters, Ava W. Stadtmueller and her keting for Pfizer in New York in often by his side. He was a voracious Mrs. Risberg graduated from husband, Frederick, and Eleanor F. 1973 and subsequently joined reader, a movie lover and an excel- Northwestern University with a po- Waldron and her husband, Marshall. Rotarian Henderson Earns Bristol-Myers Squibb as vice presi- lent athlete. Sam was the cherished litical science degree. She was a life- A memorial service was held on dent in 1983. “Jeddo” of Lauren, Sage, Sam and long member of the Daughters of the Sunday, December 21, at the Fort Hill Service Above Self Award With BMS, he became President Jackie. American Revolution. Presbyterian Church, with the Rever- of Divisions in Canada in 1985, Asia/ He was working on his memoirs, She was predeceased in 2007 by end Mary C. Gause officiating. WESTFIELD – Rotary Interna- Thailand to teach practical life skills Australasia in 1988 and Europe in “In the Blink of an Eye,” at the time of her husband, William A. Risberg, Sr., Inurnment will take place at a later date tional has announced that Westfield to children who otherwise were being 1990. He ran the International Divi- his death. whom she married in 1951. at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield. Rotarian Bill Henderson is being sold by destitute parents to agents sion from 1992 until his retirement Funeral services were held on Sat- Surviving are four children, Jane, Arrangements were by the awarded the prestigious Service who led them to believe their children in 1998 at age 55. urday, December 20, at The Church Bill, Jr., Merydith and Matthew, and Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home of Above Self Award, an award that is would be placed in suitable work po- In retirement, Sam continued to of the Redeemer in Sarasota, Fla. five grandchildren. Central, S.C. given for “hands-on service.” Only sitions in hotels. Unfortunately, most work as an industry consultant and a Arrangements were by the Toale A graveside service was held on Memorial contributions may be 150 are awarded annually worldwide. of the children ended up as prostitutes. real estate developer in Sarasota, Brothers Colonial Chapel in Sarasota. Thursday, December 18, at Fairview made to the Fort Hill Presbyterian There are 1.2 million Rotarians in Since Mr. Henderson was formerly where he and Renée lived. He was a Memorial contributions may be Cemetery in Westfield. Church’s Building Fund, 399 College 33,000 clubs throughout the world. an executive of Singer in Asia, he well-known face around town who made to the Women’s Resource Cen- Arrangements were under the di- Avenue, Clemson, S.C. 29631 or to Mr. Henderson, who lives in arranged for the factory in Bangkok took great pride in the projects he ter, 340 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota, rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, Hospice of the Foothills, 390 Keowee Fanwood, grew up in Scotland and to supply sewing machines and train developed and the business relation- Fla. 34237. 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. School Road, Seneca, S.C. 29672. served in the Royal Air Force as a staff in sewing instruction. He trav- ships he cultivated, which often de- We love you, Dad. May you eter- Memorial donations may be made Condolences may be expressed pilot in World War II. He graduated eled to Thailand in 1991 at his own veloped into friendships. As a com- nally rest in peace. to the Westfield Rescue Squad, P.O. online at from The Royal Technical College in expense to be assured that all was in munity and business leader, Sam December 25, 2008 Box 356, Westfield, N.J. 07091. www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com. 1949 as a mechanical engineer. Mr. order, and has followed through to December 25, 2008 December 25, 2008 Henderson spent his career with the ensure the success of the school over Florence Walsh, 82, Active In Churches; Singer Sewing Machine Company the past 17 years. and became Director of Manufactur- In addition to general school sub- Executive Secretary to CSH President ing for Asia. jects, school pupils assist in growing Golden Agers Attend Gala; A member of Rotary since 1964, rice, fruit and vegetables to meet their Florence Walsh (Bloche), 82, of gan Martinson and Jonathan Walsh. Mr. Henderson served as president needs. They also tend a fishpond. The Westfield passed away peacefully A Mass of Christian Burial was of the Chinese-speaking Taichung sewing machine unit produces craft on Tuesday, December 16, at Over- offered on Saturday, December 20, Enjoy Holiday Festivities Taiwan Club from 1972 to 1973. He items that are sold to help finance the look Hospital in Summit. at St. Helen’s Roman Catholic also was the charter president of the school. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Church in Westfield. SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains Jerusalem Road in Scotch Plains. English-speaking Rotary Club of Mr. Henderson undertook a lecture Pa., she had lived in New York City Arrangements were under the di- Golden Agers Club members were in Birthday celebrations, bingo and Taichung Tatung, Taiwan from 1988 tour of District 7510 to involve the before moving to Westfield more rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, full attendance December 5 at the socializing are all a regular part of to 1990. other clubs of the district and to raise than 30 years ago. 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. 2008 Mayor’s Charity Gala to par- weekly meetings. Members are in- After retiring in 1990, he came to funds for an international matching Mrs. Walsh was the executive sec- Memorial donations in her name ticipate and honor Marge and Howard vited to provide suggestions for ac- the United States to live permanently, grant. Rotary uses these funds to res- retary to the president of Children’s may be made to the Carol G. Simon Van Duyne as Volunteer Couple of tivities, and free luncheons are pro- and became active in the Rotary Club cue children who would otherwise be Specialized Hospital in Mountainside Center at the Oncology Department the Year. Mr. and Mrs. Van Duyne are vided at least one week during each of Westfield. He has served on vari- sold into the sex tourism trade. A pic- for 14 years. Prior to that, she had of Overlook Hospital in Summit or both members of the club. month. Special speakers discuss ous club committees and was club ture of Thai children using Mr. been a secretary for the health depart- to a charity of one’s choice. The annual event, held at the health issues and other topics. publicity chairman for 10 years, win- Henderson’s sewing machines at the ment of the Town of Westfield and a December 25, 2008 Shackamaxon Country Club in Membership, theater outings, mu- ning the District Publicity Award. Phayao school was featured in The secretary at CBS in New York City. Scotch Plains, brought out township sical revues and other fun activity Mr. Henderson is a Paul Harris Fel- Rotarian magazine, which has a circu- She was a member of the RENEW Pvt. Griffiths Graduates leaders and volunteers in festive at- trips are available to everyone. For low and was elected club Rotarian of lation of over one million worldwide. Faith Group of St. Helen’s Roman tire for an evening of dining, danc- trip details, call Jean De Tore at (908) the Year for 1997-1998. Most years, Mr. Henderson, who became a Catholic Church of Westfield and a Basic Combat Training ing and special recognition. 889-4121 or Mary De Jesso at (908) he has had perfect attendance, and United States citizen this year, is very 1998 candidate of RCIA at the Im- SCOTCH PLAINS – Army Pvt. Recent club outings have included 654-4512. Club information is avail- his dedication to Rotary includes active in other community volunteer maculate Heart of Mary Roman Jade C. Griffiths has graduated from an overnight trip December 9 and 10 able by calling Marge Van Duyne at attending district and international efforts as well. He was a leader in the Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. basic combat training at Fort Jackson to Lancaster, Pa. to see The Miracle of (908) 889-4631. conferences. Boy Scouts in Scotland for more than Mrs. Walsh additionally volun- in Columbia, S.C. Christmas at the Sight and Sound Mr. Henderson was actively in- 20 years. He and his wife, Liz, are teered at St. John’s Soup Kitchen in During nine weeks of training, the Millennium Theatre; an Oktoberfest Pet Adoptions on Tap volved in establishing “The Thailand active members of the Fanwood Pres- Newark. soldier studied the Army mission, his- celebration October 9 at the Platzl Project” in Rotary International Dis- byterian Church, where both are or- An avid tennis player, she be- tory, tradition, core values and physical Brauhaus in Pomona, N.Y. and the For January 3 and 4 trict 7510 in 1991. This project created dained as Elders. They have three longed to the Westfield Tennis Club. fitness, and received instruction and annual Christmas party on December AREA – People for Animals, a a boarding school facility in Phayao, children and seven grandchildren. Mrs. Walsh was the beloved wife practice in basic combat skills, military 18 at Snuffy’s Pantagis Renaissance non-profit animal welfare organiza- for 10 years of Frank P. Walsh and weapons, chemical warfare and bayo- in Scotch Plains. tion, will sponsor pet adoption events the late Lawrence Ross. net training, drill and ceremony, march- The Golden Agers Club affords on Saturday and Sunday, January 3 She was the devoted mother of the ing, rifle marksmanship, armed and senior citizens an opportunity to meet and 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the late Jeffrey Ross and the late Amy unarmed combat, map reading, field with their peers, share ideas, interact PETsMART store in Bridgewater’s Ross; mother-in-law of Lisa Harris tactics, military courtesy, military jus- and gather useful information. The Promenade Mall, located at the inter- and her husband, Barry, and step- tice system, basic first aid, foot marches club meets weekly on Thursdays at section of Routes 28 and 287. mother of Nancy Martinson and her and field training exercises. 10 a.m. from September to June at For low-cost spay/neuter informa- husband, Rob, Kevin Walsh and his Pvt. Griffiths is the daughter of the Scotch Hills Country Club, lo- tion, call the People for Animals Clinic wife, Nancy, and Brian Walsh. She Pauline Griffiths of Scotch Plains cated at Plainfield Avenue and at (973) 282-0890. also will be deeply missed by her six and graduated in 2008 from Scotch grandchildren, Joshua, Christopher Plains-Fanwood High School in and Taylor Harris, Marisa Ross, Mor- Scotch Plains.

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Christian Barber (135) Westfield Tristan Bundy (119) SPF Raiders Julian Campo (215) Cranford Cougars Mike Ridge (145) SPF Raiders Joe Lospinoso (135) Brearley Bears John Barnes (125/30) Westfield

Anthony Casselli (135) RP Panthers Umar Taramov (160) Brearley Bears Octavio Bent (145) Rahway Indians Khusien Taramov (171) Brearley Bears Mike Stepien (119) GL Highlanders Matt Krynicki (130) RP Panthers Bears, Panthers on Top, Blue Devils, Highlanders, Cougars Are on the Rise, Raiders Tough in Union County Wrestling

By DAVID B. CORBIN with Love,” look ominous in the up- Khusien Taramov (jr. – 171): “Julian made tremendous improve- 22nd year. Dennis Carroll (jr. – 152): Region Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times per weights. Shocked them all and placed eighth ment over the Tim Terrezza (so – 119): Placed qualifier at 145. Finished 22-8 Kenilworth’s David Brearley Bears “This is our at AC summer and he fifth in UCT at 103 Keep an eye on: were “Masters of their Domain” when last year in the Travis Dilts (sr. – hwt): Second is continuing to Zach Troutman (so. – 215): Placed Region quali- they won their third straight Union MVC (Mountain UC and R3 qualifier at heavyweight. get better every third in UCT fiers Jovanni County (UCT) Wrestling champion- Valley Confer- Finished 22-11 day. They Andrew Tullo (jr. – 189): Region Rameriz (so. – ship and claimed six champs last year. ence). Winning a Umar Taramov (sr. – 160): UC (Graccio and qualifier. Finished 18-16 103), Anthony But the Roselle Park Panthers kept championship and R3 champ. AC qualifier at 160- Markovich) are Keep an eye on: Zangari (sr. – creeping closer. Westfield has one of would be very lbs. Finished 30-8. very technical. Dan Umana (jr. – 140), Ben 119), Rich the deepest teams that they have had special. UCT! Ones to Watch: Joe Graccio (112) They are very Carroll (jr. – Hwt), Harry Westlock (jr. — in years and Governor Livingston has Allan Phillips (125) Looking at what Kusan Taramov (jr. – 189), Nick Cranford Cougars well rounded. LaPlanche (so. – 125: 145), Frank Rich Weslock (145) been making giant steps toward glory. Brearley Bears teams did in the Lospinoso (fr. – 112) They are working to be four-time R. PARK PANTHERS: Yuro (jr. – 171) RP Panthers Cranford is on the rise. Scotch Plains- past, we would like to join those CRANFORD COUGARS: district champs.” The perennially powerful Panthers GL HIGHLANDERS: Fanwood has a number of talented realms of excellence,” said head coach The Cougars return three district Campo (jr. – 215): District champ. return eight Region 3 qualifiers and The Highlanders finished 17-6 and wrestlers and Rahway is looking up- Brian Luciani. champs with Joe Giaccio (103), Kyle Finished 21-10 can fill all the lost only one wrestler. A fine mix of ward. All weight classes are dependent Markovich (112) and Julian Campo Graccio (so. – classes. “We had seniors, juniors and sophomores will BREARLEY BEARS: on certification. (215), and will 112): District a very good off- take to the mats. Sophomore Mike The Bears return five wrestlers, Top Wrestlers: fill all the weight champ. Finished season. We will Stepien exploded onto the scene with who qualified for Kenny Knapp (sr. – 130): Three- classes. 24-5. have a competi- a UC title at 103. Senior Matt Tansey, the NJSIAA time UC and district champ, and two- “We are look- Markovich tive wrestler in a 260-lb, 6’7” heavyweight has im- tournament in time R3 champ. Placed sixth at AC at ing to compete (so. – 119): Dis- every weight proved vastly and senior 189-pounder Atlantic City 119. Finished 36-8 with every team trict champ. Fin- class,” said head John Manganiello has shown im- (AC), including Allan Phillips (jr. – 125): R3 quali- we wrestle. We Connor Leahey (171) ished 15-7 Jovanni Rameriz coach John provement. Joe Lospinoso, fier at 119-lbs in 2007. have a couple of Cranford Cougars Joe Brady (jr. (103) RP Panthers Ranieri. “Overall, it’s a more experienced who placed sec- Danny Reis (so – 119): R3, AC Joe Brady (Hwt) kids coming up – Hwt): Third in District 11. Finished Anthony Casselli (sr. – 135): Sec- and balanced team. We will have a ond at 135 lbs. qualifier at 112. Finished 32-8 Cranford Cougars to the program 19-8 ond in UCT, Region 3 qualifier at couple of surprise kids. Everything is Khusan Taramov The Brothers Joe Lospinoso (sr. – 135): UC and through the PAL and the middle “Joe is looking better than he’s ever 112-lbs. Finished 32-3 rolling in the right direction,” said (189) Brearley Bears Taramov (Umar, R3 champ, second at AC at 135-lbs. school, who are going to help us out,” looked,” Torsone commented. Russell Benner (jr. – 140): UCT Head Coach Rick Iacono. Khusien and Khusan), “From Russia Finished 36-6. said head coach Darren Torsone. Connor Leahey (sr. – 160): Third champ, second in Region 3 at 130. Mike Stepien (so – 103): UC in district. Team captain Finished 31-6 champ. Finished 34-5 JAICHON, LAW, NIELSEN SELECTED TRI-CAPTAINS “He is a great leader by example,” Matt Krynicki (jr. – 130): Third in Pat Eicher (so. – 135): Second in said Torsone. Region 3 at135. Finished 31-9 CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 NEW PROV. PIONEERS: The Pioneers have a very young squad with no seniors. Only one Raider Lady Cagers Return weight class appears to be vacant. Five Experienced Starters

By FRED LECOMTE nament before falling to eventual Jachon accounted for more than half Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times champion Westfield in the semis. of the Raiders’ offensive and defen- Five strong senior starters will be “Last year we were up and down. sive rebounds while averaging 10.5 Tim Terrezza (119) Zach Troutman (215) leading the way for the Scotch Plains- The game against West Morris may points per game (ppg). New Prov Pioneers New Prov Pioneers Fanwood High School girls basketball have been the best we’ve played all “She’s going to be one of the best team this season. The Raiders show- year. We played hard as a team, killed big players in the county. She has case size, skill and discipline could be them on the boards but then, at other become very aggressive, really picked considered one of the top teams for the games, we went into a funk like the up her rebounding, especially in the county and sectional titles. second half against Westfield when offensive glass, and scoring around Last year, the Raiders finished 17- we had trouble scoring in the half the basket. I don’t know of anyone in 9 and qualified for the state sectionals court. I don’t think that will happen the county that’s going to be able to do where they trounced Ferris and West this year since we are going to be anything with her,” coach Davis said. Morris before losing to New Andrew Tullo (189) Daniel Umana (140) bigger, certainly quicker and more Senior forward/tri-captain Jackie New Prov Pioneers New Prov Pioneers Brunswick in the semis. The Raiders experienced,” said Raider Head Coach Law, a four-year starter, brings tough- eliminated Hillside and Johnson re- Bruce Davis. ness and aggressive play. Last year, “Definitely one of the youngest spectively, in the Union County Tour- Senior tri-captain/center Kaylin she averaged 7.6 ppg, 8.4 rebounds teams I’ve had in a long time. If and led the team with 72 steals and 36 everything breaks well, I think we blocked shots. can go .500 but it’s going to be tough,” “Last year we needed to move her said head coach Gary Bremer in his away from the basket and handle the ball. That took away from her strength, which is on the offensive glass. The offense that we’ll run should open things up more for her and Kaylin, but the big thing is that we have to get The Westfield Leader - The Times her down around the blocks. Hope- fully with the new guard play that we have, we’ll have three ball handlers Serving the Town Since 1890 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 PO Box 250 • Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Tele - (908) 232-4407 • Fax - (908) 232-0473

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High school wrestling is not a sport powerhouses. “John should be the Marcus Green, the standout line- every shot, whether from close range “Last year, teams pressured us a lot Sophomore guard Evie Klotz will for everybody. But it is a sport for norm, not the exception,” Kurz said. backer at SP-F the past two seasons (mostly) or the occasional outside and we had trouble with it. Kathryn see action, as will sophomore for- every body. You can be 95 pounds, or “This year’s team has a handful of and the son of former WHS halfback shot. And a mostly veteran WHS team will be able to handle that this year. ward Ajsia Peterson. you can be 275 pounds, you can be 4- kids who are starting to buy into that Tim Green (’74), will be doing his threw the ball around on offense like She’s really good at getting to the “Evie is quick, tough, can shoot the foot-11 or you can be 6-7, and there philosophy. Once we bring more on college tackling at up-and-coming it was the morning after the prom. basket and we are going to need that,” ball from deep and is not afraid to can be a spot for you. board, this program should really take Temple. With players like Tara Handza, said coach Davis. take it to the basket and get banged On the other hand, it is not a sport off.” SWIMMING UPDATE Diana Venezia and Martina Landeka, Senior 5’11” forward Laura up. Peterson is a big strong kid with a for everybody, or every body. It is a “I watch John in practice and I The WHS boys swim team defi- WHS will be a pretty good team, Degnan brings a rebounding pres- nice jump shot and quick off the floor. grueling sport, one that definitely think, ‘Man, everybody should be nitely made a statement last Thurs- good enough to make a nice run at a ence with 61 offensive and 54 defen- If she can remain out of foul trouble separates the boys from the men, so to this good. All he does is listen to us day with its 102½-67½ rout of second straight county championship. sive grabs last year. she’ll be a real help to us.” coach speak. and work as hard as he can.’ Although Bridgewater-Raritan. Senior Chris Hopefully last Saturday’s perfor- “I’m looking for a real breakout Davis said. Glen Kurz has been the WHS wres- it seems simple, not everybody is DeLaFuente put up solid firsts in the mance was just opening-day jitters. year from her. She may be the real key Senior guard Nicole Mineo has a tling coach since 1999, coaching some able to maintain that focus and inten- 200 free and 100 fly, and WHS’s Or maybe North Hunterdon is a po- for us. She’s big for a guard, goes to nice quick shot off and can hit the outstanding guys like Onur Tezucar, sity. depth was overwhelming. The win tential state Group 4 champion. the offensive boards very, very well, three-pointer real well. Lee Tomasso, Ethan Powell, Tom “I could talk about John all day. He itself was not a surprise, but the 35- The WHS boys’ opener with SP-F gets a lot of weak-side offensive re- “A dream to coach, a real nice kid DelDuca, Rob Mench, Colin MacKay just does everything the right way, at point margin was, given that the Pan- was snowed out on Friday and re- bounds and runs the floor real well,” and I’m expecting a productive sea- and Andrew Shaffer. Before that Kurz 100 percent. He doesn’t take short thers already have a 24-point win scheduled for Jan. 26. said coach Davis. son from her,” noted Davis. was himself a standout WHS wrestler cuts.” over a Hillsborough team that many DID YOU KNOW? Senior Saxony Nielsen, the quick Looking forward, Davis concluded, – co-captain of the 1991 team, a two- NOBODY ASKED, BUT … thought would be the biggest road- The WHS girls swim team has won and scrappy guard, fits as the final “There is no reason why we should not time district and a Region 3 cham- Even with all the talent on the WHS block in WHS’s quest for a 22nd state 11 state championships, more than piece in the equation. be considered one of the favorites to pion and later at Ithaca College, which wrestling team this winter, a 20-win championship. The WHS boys put up any public school, but has not had an “Works hard on her ball handling, win the county. I don’t know if there’s finished eighth, fourth, first and third season is out of reach, especially since 4,125 power points, the highest regu- individual state champion since 1979, dribbling and taking the ball to the anyone, who matches up with every- during his four years. He has seen his the school record for wins in a season lar-season (non-state tourney) total when Dana Zonnevylle won the 50 basket strong! Scrappy kid, kind of in thing that we have. We are a mature and share of outstanding wrestlers over is 14 (in 1973 and ’75), and the best in the last 15 years. freestyle. And there hasn’t been a the way Lauren Mains was! She’ll try strong team. If we play together and the past quarter century. year under current coach Glen Kurz On the same day, the WHS girls state relay champion since 1986, when to guard anyone, big or small. She’s play smart we will be tough to beat.” He sees another one in current WHS was 13 wins in 2006. But 20 wins were tied 85-85 by Bridgewater, with Lynne Cassidy, Melissa Horner, Judi senior John Barnes. would accomplish two things: it the Panthers going 1-3 on the final Brawer and Elizabeth Cummings cap- “It’s hard to describe what makes would give the WHS program 500 relay. They will likely meet again, in tured the medley relay. John such a special kid, but he defi- victories in its history, and it would February, at sectional finals in IN PASSING D. Blair Corbin’s nitely is special,” Kurz said. “He has give the hard-working Kurz 100 wins. Bayonne. Actor Sam Bottoms died of cancer some athletic ability, but I wouldn’t Currently WHS has 480 wins, 244 A little more than 48 hours later, last week at age 53. Bottoms had the call him an exceptional athlete.” losses and 15 ties in 52 years of var- the scene shifted to the Wallace Pool, role of Lance Johnson in “Apoca- In wrestling, it’s what you do in sity wrestling; Kurz is 80-95 in 10 where the Blue Devils swept archrival lypse Now,” where he was involved “the room” that defines you. Every seasons. Scotch Plains-Fanwood, the boys in one of movie’s all-time greatest Blue Devils Raiders wrestling practice room is hot and DEN JEOPARDY ANSWER winning 102-68 and the girls 93-77 scenes: Lt. Colonel Kilgore, played sweaty. It’s almost like they are de- Petrucione, Harvey, Gottlick and before a packed-to-the-rafters crowd. by Robert Duvall, tells surfer-turned- signed to weed out the tough guys Shields. (Hint: It is not a law firm.) The boys meet at counties will be soldier Johnson, “Charlie don’t surf,” from the wannabes. NOBODY ASKED, BUT … much closer, when Metuchen St. Jo- and then produces his famous “I love “John has excellent hips, good bal- Is anybody else wondering how seph transfers Dan and Mike the smell of napalm in the morning … Walk Down Memory Lane ance and deceptive quickness,” Kurz three high-caliber wrestlers (a state Napolitano became eligible in early smelled like … victory” speech. Walk Down Memory Lane said, “but what’s made him so suc- champion, a region champion and January. It wouldn’t be a shock to see DEN JEOPARDY QUESTION cessful is the intangibles. He’s a com- another who was fifth at states) all a WHS-SPF boys sectional final (and Who are the four families that have From the archives of The Westfield finals by Eric Swick of Roselle Park. December 29, 1998: The Raider petitor who doesn’t like to lose. He transferred in to Eastern Regional in look for a WHS-Bridgewater rematch had four brothers wrestle at WHS? Leader and The Scotch Plains- absorbs everything we say, whether Voorhees this year? And two were in the girls sectional final). Mike, Joe, Steve and John Petrucione. Fanwood Times – www.goleader.com girls basketball team whipped Cranford, 37-14, to win the Cougar it’s about technique, conditioning, from wrestling powers Paulsboro and Pete, Dave, Bob and Chris Harvey. December 27, 1997: The very strong nutrition, getting the proper sleep, Delsea. Was there a sale on two-room Rich, Jerry, Phil and Will Gottlick. Roselle Park team took top honors at Classic title in Cranford. Senior guard WESTFIELD 93, SPF 77 (GIRLS): etc. apartments? Is Eastern such an aca- 200 medley relay: SPF (Hannah Tom, Rich, Matt and Steve Shields. the Blue Devil Invitational Wrestling Nikki McCoy sent the Cougars cow- Markey, Kelsey Rossi, Nicole ering in their den as she bombarded Barnes, who has been certified at demic bastion to make people think DEVIL OF THE WEEK Tournament held in Westfield, totaling 130 pounds, comes into his senior DePaola, Becca Dunn) 1:55.5 the net with 21 points. these moves weren’t for “athletic ad- 200 free: Becky DeLaFuente (W) This week’s winner of a free sub 197 points. Westfield, with the leader- year with a career record of 66-29. He vancement”? from Al the Owner at Westfield Subs ship of Mike Baly, Dan Todd, Onur December 26, 2001: Reminiscent 2:00.91 was 13-12 as a freshman, then 26-9 ROOTS 200 IM: Suzanne Lemberg (W) 2:15.87 (261 South Avenue East) is Chris Tezucar and Nick Friedman, placed of a wrestling match, the Raider boys’ 50 free: Kaveney (W) 25.83 basketball team withstood a gashed and 27-8 the last two winters, includ- The Den normally doesn’t mention DeLaFuente. The senior swimmer fifth with 95 points. ing two District 11 championships. 100 fly: Lemberg (W) 1:01.09 chin, a chipped tooth and a body slam Westfield kids who choose to attend 100 free: (SPF) Rossi No time posted the second fastest 200 freestyle Baly, in the 160-pound finals, had With two tournaments before the New other schools, but we’ll make an ex- in school history (1:43.01, .47 of a his work cut out for him when he to defeat host Rahway, 65-62, in the 500 free: DeLaFuente (W) 5:30.35 Year arrives (WHS was sixth in ception for Brandon Rolnick, a junior 200 free relay: W (Kaveney, Budnick, second off the record) and the fifth narrowly defeated a tenacious Kevin opening round of the Tri-County Tour- M. Smith, Lemberg) 1:43.14 nament. Raider senior Anwar Mont- Saturday’s 19-team Kearny Invita- at Lawrenceville, who recently cap- fastest 100 butterfly in school history Kolbeck of Roselle Park, 6-5. Todd tional, with Barnes and Joe Panarese 100 back: (SPF) Markey 1:03.75 gomery hit 15 of 16 free throws and tured the 152-pound title at the high- 100 breast: (SPF) Rossi 1:09.86 (52.90, 1.07 of a second off the record) faced two-time state qualifier Nick finishing second), Barnes, who won powered Walsh Jesuit Ironman Wres- in WHS’s 102-68 win over Scotch Cilento of Colonia at 125 in the fi- finished with 25 points to lead all 400 free relay: W (DeLaFuente, scorers. Raider senior Adam Bendik twice Saturday to improve to 68-30, tling Tournament in Cuyahoga Falls, Budnick, M. Smith, Lemberg) 3:46.75 Plains-Fanwood before an SRO crowd nals, and fell victim to a pin in 1:50. could quickly move up the ladder. Ohio. Rolnick, the second seed, had a Saturday night. Friedman lost to Roselle Park’s Phil finished with 13 points, a gash on his WESTFIELD 102. 2, SPF 68 (BOYS) Indeed, with a healthy, injury-free first-round bye then won by fall and 200 MR: W (Matt Meserole, Larry The Devil’s Den appears Thursday Torino, 7-2, in the 140-lb finals. chin and a chipped tooth. Senior Mike Zhang, Evan Paulan, Michael Oster) Brennan finished with 10 points and year, he could possibly make a run at three decisions (11-2, 6-1, 3-1) to in The Westfield Leader during the Tezucar was stopped in the 152-lb 100 career wins. 1:41.67 led all in rebounds with 11. reach the final. There he posted a 3-1 200 Free: Chris DeLaFuente, W, school year. Contact us with com- December 23, 2003: The young Here are the WHS wrestlers with win over fifth-seeded Nick Sulzer of 1:43.01 ments, complaints and suggestions at PUBLIC NOTICE more than 70 career victories: Lakewood St. Edward (Ohio). 200 IM: Greg Baliko, SPF, 2:03.96 [email protected]. Win or lose, Raider boys basketball team held on 50 Free: Paulan, W, 0:24.13 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY to grasp a thrilling, 65-61 victory Cory Posey 118, Chris Jordan 99, WHS4EVR! CHANCERY DIVISION Onur Tezucar 90, Mike Baly 89, Paul 100 Fly: DeLaFuente, W, 0:52.90 over the Blue Devils before a packed 100 Free: Meserole, W, 0:49.91 UNION COUNTY Jordan 88, Lee Tomasso 87, Kevin DOCKET NO. F-38521-08 house in Westfield. Senior Blue Devil 500 Free: Baliko, SPF, 5:10.44 Sullivan 83, John Povalac 78, Glen FILE NO. 65500.324 Jan Cocozziello led all scorers with 200 FR: W (Justin Lo, Chris Joyce, Kurz 77, Dave Tinnesz 72, Ethan Max Blum, Nick Boyle) 1:35.54 NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT 29 points. Raider sophomore Derrick Powell 71, Paco Gonzalez 70 100 Back: Meserole, W, 0:53.23 Caracter finished with 23 points. 100 Breast: Matt Morgan, W, 1:03.96 (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Ironically, while WHS had most of EGGERTON BALFOUR AND Sophomores Lance Thomas and Mike 400 FR: W (DeLaFuente, Joyce, Jack its best teams and all 11 individual MRS. EGGERTON BALFOUR Johnson put in 18 and 11 points, Lorentzen, Oster) 3:28.44 state champions under coach Gary YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND respectively. REQUIRED to serve upon RALPH F. Kehler (1958-82), only one of his BASKETBALL UPDATE CASALE & ASSOCIATES, LLC, plaintiff’s PUBLIC NOTICE wrestlers, Dave Tinnesz, ever won Joe Marino had to be feeling just a attorneys, whose address is 290 ROUTE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD more than 70 matches. Of course little bit like Red Klotz, the former 46 WEST, DENVILLE, NEW JERSEY PLANNING BOARD back then there weren’t a gazillion 07834, an Answer to the Complaint filed in player/coach of the old Washington a Civil Action, in which DEUTSCHE BANK Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- tournaments or dual meets, and there Generals. That’s the team that used to NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY IN TRUST NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF were no wrestlebacks at tournaments. get pummeled by the touring Harlem FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF FANWOOD, after public hearing on No- For many of Kehler’s years, if you Globetrotters back in 1940s and ’50s. AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURI- vember 20, 2008, denied variance ap- didn’t win districts, you didn’t go to TIES, INC. ASSET BACKED PASS proval from the requirements of 184-163 A Marino’s WHS girls basketball team THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES for property owned by Michele and Michele regions; and if you didn’t win re- lost its opener to North Hunterdon 2005-R3 is the plaintiff and EGGERTON DelCorsano at 13 Poplar Place. Fanwood, gions, you didn’t go to states. Barnes David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times 53-29 last Saturday; it was 35-8 at BALFOUR; MRS. EGGERTON New Jersey, being Block 112 and Lot 17. is the kind of all-out wrestler who PHILLY BOUND…Scotch Plains- halftime, and didn’t seem that close. BALFOUR; LLAUNA BAILEY-FOGG; Documents pertaining to this applica- would have found a spot on the Kehler ATHLETE OF THE WEEK…Will AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SER- tion are available for public inspection at Fanwood High School linebacker/full- The difference, of course, is that back Marcus Green has committed to Stamatis, a senior from Mountainside VICE are defendants, pending in the Su- Borough Hall during normal business PUBLIC NOTICE the Washington Generals intention- hours. play Division 1 football at Temple Uni- who has played for Pingry’s boys’ soc- perior Court of New Jersey, Chancery ally played the foils for the cer team for four years, was named Division, UNION County and bearing Pat Hoynes TOWN OF WESTFIELD versity in Philadelphia. Green was Globetrotters’ passing, dribbling and Fanwood Planning Board ESPN RISE “National Boys Athlete of Docket No. F-38521-08 within thirty-five Public Notice is hereby given that the named Union County Defensive Player 1 T - 12/25/08, The Times Fee: $15.81 shooting antics. Similarly, the Lady the Week” during the week of Novem- (35) days after DECEMBER 25, 2008 ex- ordinances as follows were passed and of the year and All-State Second Team. clusive of such date. If you fail to answer or Lions passed the ball around and ber 26. He scored the second and third PUBLIC NOTICE adopted by the Town Council of the Town appear in accordance with Rule 4:4-6, of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on PUBLIC NOTICE through WHS’s zone, making nearly goals, both unassisted, in Pingry’s 3-0 Judgment by Default may be rendered BOROUGH OF FANWOOD December 16, 2009. victory over St. Augustine of Richland TOWN OF WESTFIELD against you for relief demanded in the Claire J. 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Ross, CTA phone number of such agencies are as ARTICLE 5, ENTITLED and the amendment thereto was passed PUBLIC NOTICE Tax Assessor follows: Legal Services Office 908-354- “FEES, DEPOSITS, GUARAN- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD 4340 - Lawyer Referral Service 908-353- and adopted on the second and final read- 1 T - 12/25/08, The Times Fee: $10.71 TEES AND OTHER PAY- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD ing at a meeting of the Mayor and Council Notice is hereby given that ORDINANCE 4715 MENTS” OF THE LAND USE of the Borough of Fanwood held on De- Notice is hereby given that ORDINANCE NO. 08-22-R PUBLIC NOTICE This action has been instituted for the ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN cember 9, 2008. NO. 08-21-R AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND purpose of (1) foreclosing a mortgage OF WESTFIELD TOWN OF WESTFIELD This Ordinance shall take effect imme- THE CODE OF THE BOR- dated February 21, 2005, made by , AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PLANNING BOARD diately after final passage and publication GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1931 OUGH OF FANWOOD TO EGGERTON BALFOUR and LLAUNA CHAPTER A395OF THE AND as required by law. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND REGULATE ALARM DE- BAILEY-FOGG, as mortgagor(s) to FANWOOD CODE OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, Eleanor McGovern THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF BOROUGH OF FANWOOD TO VICES LLC Borough Clerk WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 24 CHANGE THE NUMBER OF and the amendment thereto was passed Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40-45A-1, the Or- and (2) to recover possession of and 1 T - 12/25/08, The Times Fee: $23.46 1 T - 12/25/08, The Leader Fee: $28.05 PAY PERIODS and adopted on the second and final read- ganization Meeting of the Planning Board concerns premises commonly known as and the amendment thereto was passed ing at a meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Town of Westfield for the year 2009 220 CONKLIN AVENUE, HILLSIDE, New PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE and adopted on the second and final read- of the Borough of Fanwood held on De- will be held at 7:00pm on Thursday, Janu- Jersey and known as LOT 26 BLOCK 423 ing at a meeting of the Mayor and Council cember 9, 2008. ary 8, 2009 and the Organization Meeting BOROUGH OF FANWOOD on the tax map of HILLSIDE. Said mort- of the Borough of Fanwood held on De- This Ordinance shall take effect imme- of the Board of Adjustment of the Town of PLANNING BOARD gage was recorded on March 21, 2005 in cember 9, 2008. diately after final passage and publication Westfield for the year 2009 will be held at Mortgage Book 11083 at Page 0518 in the WHEREAS, Article 4:05(A) Land Use Ordinance of the Borough of Fanwood, County This Ordinance shall take effect imme- as required by law. 7:00 pm on Monday, January 12, 2009. records of UNION County. of Union, State of New Jersey required the Planning Board to determine the date, time diately after final passage and publication Eleanor McGovern Both meetings will be held in Council Cham- Said mortgage was eventually assigned and locations of the monthly meetings through January of the next year when it organizes as required by law. Borough Clerk bers at 425 E. Broad Street, Westfield, NJ. to the Plaintiff, DEUTSCHE BANK NA- in January. Eleanor McGovern 1 T - 12/25/08, The Times Fee: $17.34 Kathleen Nemeth TIONAL TRUST COMPANY IN TRUST NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Board of The Borough of Borough Clerk Recording Secretary, Planning Board FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF Fanwood that it will meet at 7:30 PM, in the lower level meeting room of the Borough Hall, 1 T - 12/25/08, The Times Fee: $18.36 PUBLIC NOTICE Secretary, Board of Adjustment AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURI- 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey on the following dates: 1 T - 12/25/08, The Leader Fee: $16.83 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD TIES, INC. ASSET BACKED PASS PUBLIC NOTICE 2009 THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES Notice is hereby given that ORDINANCE PUBLIC NOTICE AGENDA MEETINGS REGULAR MEETINGS BOROUGH OF FANWOOD 2005-R3. NO. 08-20-R ** January 20, 2009 January 28, 2009 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD YOU, EGGERTON BALFOUR, are Notice is hereby given that ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ** February 17, 2009 February 25, 2009 made party defendant to the above fore- NO. 08-16-R CHAPTER 184 OF THE Notice is hereby given that ORDINANCE March 16, 2009 March 25, 2009 closure action because on FEB. 21, 2005, AN ORDINANCE DELETING FANWOOD BOROUGH CODE NO. 08-19-R April 20, 2009 April 29, 2009 you executed a Mortgage Note to § 184-50G (EXPIRATION OF SETTING FORTH NON-RESI- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING May 18, 2009 May 27, 2009 Ameriquest Mortgage as above-stated for VARIANCES) AND AMEND- DENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SECTION 1-16 OF THE CODE June 15, 2009 June 24, 2009 $259,999.00, and or any lien, claim or ING § 184-120A (VARIANCES) FEES IN ACCORDANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF No Agenda Meeting * July 13, 2009 interest you may have in, to or against the OF CHAPTER 184 OF THE WITH THE STATEWIDE NON- FANWOOD REGARDING THE No Agenda Meeting August 26, 2009 mortgaged premises. CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF RESIDENTIAL DEVELOP- FEE FOR RETURNED September 14, 2009 September 23, 2009 YOU, MRS. EGGERTON BALFOUR, FANWOOD MENT FEE ACT CHECKS October 19, 2009 October 28, 2009 are made party defendant to the above and the amendment thereto was passed and the amendment thereto was passed and the amendment thereto was passed No Agenda Meeting * November 16, 2009 foreclosure action because of any marital and adopted on the second and final read- and adopted on the second and final read- and adopted on the second and final read- No Agenda Meeting * December 14, 2009 right, title, interest or claim you may have ing at a meeting of the Mayor and Council ing at a meeting of the Mayor and Council ing at a meeting of the Mayor and Council ** January 19, 2010 January 27, 2010 in, to or against the mortgaged premises. of the Borough of Fanwood held on De- of the Borough of Fanwood held on De- of the Borough of Fanwood held on De- DATED: December 18, 2008 and cember 9, 2008. cember 9, 2008. cember 9, 2008. JENNIFER M. PEREZ, Clerk BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be prominently posted on This Ordinance shall take effect imme- This Ordinance shall take effect imme- This Ordinance shall take effect imme- of the Superior Court of New Jersey the bulletin board in the Borough Hall, mailed to The Times and The Courier News, filed diately after final passage and publication diately after final passage and publication diately after final passage and publication RALPH F. CASALE & ASSOC. with the Borough Clerk and mailed to any person requesting same in accordance with the as required by law. as required by law. as required by law. 290 Route 46 West requirements of the Open Meetings Act. Eleanor McGovern Eleanor McGovern Eleanor McGovern Denville, New Jersey 07834 Pat Hoynes, Board Secretary Borough Clerk Borough Clerk Borough Clerk 1 T - 12/25/08, The Leader Fee: $78.54 1 T - 1/24/08, The TImes Fee: $55.08 1 T - 12/25/08, The Times Fee: $18.87 1 T - 12/25/08, The Times Fee: $20.40 1 T - 12/25/08, The Times Fee: $18.36 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 25, 2008 Page 11

Anthony Zangari John Manganiello Caleb Taylor (152) Frank Yuro (171) Pat Eicher (135) James Caldwell (171) Dennis Carroll (152) Joe Kilburg (140) Christian Alvarez Matt Tansey (Hwt) Mike Ferrara (152) Nick DeFreitas (130) (119) RP Panthers (189) GL Highlanders Rahway Indians RP Panthers GL Highlanders Rahway Indians RP Panthers ALJ Crusaders (125/30) Union GL Highlanders SPF Raiders Westfield Blue Devils Bears, Panthers on Top; Blue Devils, GL, Cougars on the Rise, Raiders Tough in UC Wrestling

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 UCT at 130 else.”* Diego Chavez more year. I expect him, making big with a 14-6 record Region 3 and qualified for AC. John Manganiello (sr. – 189): Fin- Mike Ridge (jr. – 145): District (so. – 140): Re- progress.”* John Barnes (sr. – 125/130): Dis- UNION FARMERS: ished 20-13 champ. Finished 24-14. “If I could gion qualifier. Brandon Santos (so. – 125): Sec- trict champ at 119 (2007) and 125 The Farmers are in the process of Matt Tansey (sr. – Hwt): Region model kids, he would be the one I Finished 16-14 ond in District 12 at 112 (2008), placed second in UCT, quali- rebuilding. “This is a rebuilding year qualifier. Finished 25-13 would like to model off of.”* “He’s is going “We are ex- fied for AC and finished 27-8 with an inexperienced squad. The Watch out for: Joe Sebolao (sr – 160/171): 171- to put a mark on pecting big “John has an Farmer future looks bright. A big Joe Hoy (so. – 130) Finished 30- lb district champ the county. They things from him. ‘X’ factor. He re- boom ahead is expected,” head coach 11, Frank Colder (so. – 160) Fin- * – quotes from coach Scholz. are going to He made it to the fuses to lose. He Ron Bubnowski said. ished 28-13, Mike Adashev (so. – RAHWAY INDIANS: Diego Chavez (140) know who that second round of finds a way to Christian Alvarez (sr. – 125/130): 215) The Indians have 40 on the roster Rahway Indians kid is.”* the wrestlebacks win. I think Finished 23-4. SPF RAIDERS: and can fill all the weight classes. James Caldwell (jr. – 171): Dist (regions).”* Christian and Kyle Crowley (jr. – 215/Hwt): The Raiders are very strong from “I think we champ. Finished 12-9 * – quotes Nick can be that Region 3 qualifier 119 to 160 lbs but are vacant at 103 will be just above “James is coming back pretty fired Brandon Santos from coach way. I think we Look out for: (125) AL Johnson and heavyweight, and are inexperi- the middle, as far up and he’s got wrestling blood.”* Swick. Joe Panarese (140) can send three Jeff Homere (sr. – 171), John enced at 189 and 215. as the conference * – quotes from coach Stueber. WESTFIELD BLUE DEVILS: Westfield Blue Devils kids down to At- Sedillo (so. – 152), Giovanni “We got to get is concerned, and ALJ CRUSADERS: The Blue Devils, with a roster of lantic City,” said coach Kurz. Watkins (sr. – 171) the extra points, we could sur- Under second-year Head Coach 35, are a senior dominated team Sam Reichbach (sr. – 145): Dis- Note: Plainfield’s Dawud Hicks bonus points prise a few Eric Swick, a Roselle Park standout, headed by two-time District 11 cham- trict champ at 135 (160/171) placed second in the UCT, where we are people if they and Assistant Coach Rick Ortega, a pion and state qualifier senior John Joe Panarese (sr. – 140): Second third in R3 and finished 28-6 at 152 strong. We need Gary Pyrus (215) don’t take us se- Governor Livingston standout, the Barnes. They have some fine fresh- in district. Finished 18-11 last year as a freshman. our experienced Rahway Indians riously,” said Crusaders ap- men to fill the lower weights and may Joe Kania (sr. – Hwt) Third in Fred Lecomte contributed to ar- guys to come head coach Fred Stueber. pear to vacant at be a bit thin in three of the upper ticle. through,” said Caleb Taylor (sr. – 152): Region 3 119 and heavy- classes, but are very strong in the Blue Devil Keglers Wesley Morrison head coach John qualifier. Finished 17-10 weight and are middleweights. (135) SPF Raiders Scholz, the 2008 Octavio Bent (sr. – 145): District questionable at “The work ethic and the attitude of Up Record to 6-0 District 11 Coach of the Year. champ at 140, Region 3 qualifier and 160 and 171. this room, we are The Westfield High School bowl- Tristan Bundy (jr. – 119): District finished 19-8 “It’s a rebuild- probably about ing team upped its record to 6-0. champ. Finished 26-12 “He’s one of “Octavio and Caleb wrestled really ing year. The rec- seven/eight The Blue Devils defeated Kearny the animals on the team. I don’t see well as the season went down. They Chris Roberts (130) reation program weeks ahead of (5-2), Scotch Plains-Fanwood (4- many beating are leaders in the room.”* ALJ Crusaders wasn’t as big. where we’ve 3), Irvington (7-0) and Linden (7- him in the area.”* Andre Hunt (sr. – Hwt): Finished Now, it seems to been at this point Jeff Homere (171) Kyle Crowley (Hwt) 0) in the Watchung Conference. Union Farmers Union Farmers Mike Ferrara 16-11. Weighing all of 285 pounds, be growing but it takes years,” said last year,” said They also beat Morris Hills (5-2) (sr. – 152): Sec- he should be dif- coach Swick. “Half our team is brand head coach Glen head-to-head in the Bishop Ahr ond in district, ficult to handle. new into the sport, coming into the Sam Reichbach (145) Kurz. “We are a Tournament and JFK Memorial (7- Region 3 quali- “He’s close to high school. We are anchoring around Westfield Blue Devils more balanced 0) in the Westfield Tournament. fier at 140-lbs 300 but he’s cut- four or five upper classmen, who have lineup. We are deeper. This group of The Blue Devil JV team started and finished 27- ting every day, the experience.” kids has worked harder in the off- 5-0 with wins over Kearny, Scotch Joe Sebolao (160/71) 10. “I see him working really Joe Kilburg (sr. – 140): Team cap- season. They want to be here.” Plains-Fanwood, Irvington, Lin- SPF Raiders being another kid hard. His condi- tain. Region qualifier. Finished 23- Christian Barber (so – 135): Dis- den, and Roselle Catholic, all by 7- making the trip to AC this year.”* tioning is one of 13 last year trict champ at 130, one win away 0 score. John Sedillo (152) Giovanni Wadkins Union Farmers (171) Union Wesley Morrison (sr. – 135): “He Andre Hunt(Hwt) his best ele- “His goal is to get to Atlantic City.”* from qualifying for AC and finished literally, since the wrestling season Rahway Indians ments.” Chris Roberts (sr. – 130): Team 17-9 last year See it all on the web in color . . . stopped, wrestled every single day at Gary Pyrus (sr. – 215): Second in Captain. Nick DeFreitas (sr – 125/130): clubs, tournaments, everywhere district. Finished 16-9 He made it to the regions his sopho- Second in district at 119 and finished www.goleader.com

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So Much For Good Intentions SCOTCH PLAINS – The principal Brittany Mahoney, Madison Maisel, Alex By ALEXA ZEPKA of subject matter, but structuring a of Terrill Middle School in Scotch Mazursky, Ailene McNamara, Rebecca Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Melville, Amanda Michnowski, Kyra Morling, course in which one’s grade is depen- Plains, Kevin Holloway, announced Jordan Morris, Paige Morrison, Alexandra Teachers. How can one describe dent on exam scores plants the seed the names of those students who Negri, Nicole Nugent, Alexandra O’Hara, Jef- them? Renaissance Humanist for frustrated and stressed students. earned honor roll placement for the frey Okoro, Andrew Olin, Joseph Pagano, first marking period of the 2008-2009 Nikhil Patel, Jeffrey Peart, Matthew Picone, Desiderius Erasmus once said, No one will be worried about actu- John Pletscher, Jeffrey Ponzio, Jessica “Women: can’t live with them, can’t ally learning the material but, instead, school year. Prelusky, Joseph Rembish, Samantha Ricciardi, live without them.” It is probably safe will grow so absorbed in passing each Elias Riginos, Shayna Rogoff, Jake Rosenblatt, to say that if one was to substitute (no test that he or she will be memorizing 6th Grade Honor Roll Neil Rosenzweig, Michael Rothman, Natalie Karly Abraham, Rebecca Beauvais, An- Rothweiler, Elizabeth Schwartz, Trevor pun intended) the word “teacher” in and forgetting. Skanes, Andrew Smith, Corinne Spies, Emma place of “women” within Erasmus’ The solution to the problem: 50 drew Buzzanca, David Cappadoccia, Ayanna Casterlow, Morgan Chemidlin, Adam Cohen, Strong, Grant Sultatos, Adam Tropp, Samantha quote, the universal attitude of stu- percent homework + 50 percent tests/ Joseph Colella, Kellyann Colligan, Ryan Tropper, Jenny Tyler, Elias Vitoroulis, Michael HOME FIRST…Brunner students Kyle Burger, Katelyn Gaulin and Anthony dents towards these necessary – and, quizzes = happiness. Connors, Caroline Cooke, Christopher Cuomo, Walsh, Megan Welch, Olivia Whitehouse, Robinson display a tray of cookies that they helped to bake for the Home First Olivia Dalessandro, Haley Demaria, Robert Olivia Whitmer, Caitlin Williams, Emily at times, seemingly unnecessary – November 5, 2008: English Williamson, Kurtis Wisniewski, Peter Wright, holiday party. figures of society would be summa- Dietze, Thomas Elliott, Amanda Fortune, Jo- The red ink looked frightening at seph Galbraith, Tyler Geissel, Rayna Geller, Jacob Wustefeld, Andy Xu, Elise Xu, Ben- rized. the bottom of my essay, where C – Adam Hartstein, Anthony Hayeck, Christine jamin Yorkovich ™ Keeping a mental journal of what Holloway, Michael Iarrapino, Michael POPCORN was scribbled. Because I am an over- Illanovsky, Kimberly Kaadi, David Kahn, 7th Grade High Honor Roll teachers do with the intention of en- achiever in English, that grade was hancing our learning while actually Alexander Karakis, Kevin Kerby, Jacob Vasu Agrawal, Eduardo Arocha, Judah my death sentence. I tried to calm Klapper, Jessica Kramer, Christian Lisojo, Cadillac Records: inhibiting it taught me how some- Axelrod, Jessica Banasiak, Lea Barny, Sal myself down. I must be able to do Devin Loh, Isaiah Mackson, Vasilios Makris, Bhakuni, Allison Caramico, Amber Chabus, thing meant to serve one purpose can Ariele Margulies, Samantha McCallion, John Meghan Costello, Stephen Deduck, Katherine Spins a Moving Saga something, I thought. McColly, Samantha Miccio, Julia Napolitano, easily become misconstrued. Just then, my teacher said, “anyone Demarco, Gabriella Depaola, Brian Follow me on a journey through the Danielle Owens, Lucy Palmer, Joseph Ponzio, Deutschmeiste, Marissa Dibella, Matthew who got under a C+ can rewrite their Anthony Porchetta, Anthony Prusik, Hailey One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent diary within my head that I transcribed Giardiello, Zachary Goland, Alyssa Goldsmith, papers.” Rachko, Leonardo Ramos, Zachary Refinski, John Horre, Alicia Jiang, Benjamin Kaminoff, into an article for your true enjoy- Tamera Rembert, Nicholas Rembish, Matthew Julia Lavelle, Jamie Levitt, Sara Lombardi, By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER claring success in America. Gifts, they I heard the halleluiah chorus. Richmond, Chloe Ritz, Joseph Rosenberger, 3 popcorns ment… at least this is my intention. “But if you do this, the highest Joshua Lopez, Jenna Maizes, Amanda Malool, glimpse Leonard’s curious payroll Madeleine Ryan, Brian Scharf, Ashley Schoss, Madeline McGovern, Onyinye Ohamadike, If the Oscar qualification read “Best accounting. And, unable to ignore the September 5, 2008: Math grade you can get is an 80.” Alexander Skoog, Harry Smith, Jordan Stein, Alexa Paiva, Maria Pansulla, Jack Poillon, “Thank you,” I chirped as the per- I felt my passion drain out of me as Jonathan Stroz, Thomas Tsuchiya, Christo- Lindsay Ratner, Erik Reiman, Alyssa Riporti, Performed Classic Song” rather than timely irony, we wonder where might pher Turso, Samuel Ullery, Marcus Valdez, Sarah Robinson, Alec Rodriguez, Sabrina Shih, “Best Original Song,” then Beyonce goest this cultural icon. son sitting in front of me passed back if I had been injected with a straw. Kevin Westerlund, Kyle Westerlund, Andrew the grading rubric for the year. While my teacher was being gener- Monica Squeri, Alexis Veglia, Megan Knowles would be in line for an Acad- That sigh noted, the one area where Whitehouse, William Wilkins, Garrett Zito Voorhees, Thomas Walker, Olivia Wallden, emy Award. Playing Blues/Rock fire- Cadillac Records swerves wide from I was not thankful to have received ous by giving us the chance to raise Erica Weiss, Alex Wu, George Ye, Benjamin this sheet, but my mom taught me our grades, confining the new score 6th Grade High Honor Roll Yin, Christian Zazzali brand Etta James in Darnell Martin’s the music-film template is the vio- well, so I was polite. My manners to 80 percent did nothing for our Jaclyn Anglin, Francesca Arvizzigno, Cadillac Records, her belting out of lence. Personified by Little Walter, a disappeared when I saw the break- motivation to rewrite. Daniel Babis, Jordan Banker, Celina Beattie, 8th Grade Honor Roll “At Last” is a showstopper of the loose cannon played by Columbus down of tests/quizzes and homework, If a teacher wants to show kindness Corin Bell, Anastasia Bellisari, Erica Rakshit Abichandani, Brynne Bartiromo, defining-moment variety. We emit a Short, the sociology brought to fore and how heavily each one was through allowing students a second Berkowitz, Alexandra Bord, Alexandra Andrew Bell, Alexa Bergenfeld, Jeremy big “whew!” often puts us nervous. One scene in Boyarsky, Alexandra Burns, Eric Calvo, Eliza- Berkowitz, Jordan Bernstein, Cody Biondi, As entertaining as it is informative, the countryside when Walter happens weighted in determining our grades. chance, why have a pre-set grade? beth Casserly, John Cavaliere, Henry Chang, Thomas Bonacum, Jason Breit, Glenisha I screamed inside my head, seeing Christian Choi, Julia Cirincione, Nicole Brown, Anna Cannone, Timothy Chapman, the history lesson focusing on the upon an impersonator is certain to December 1, 2008: Gym Cusmano, Auva Dariani, Caitlyn Dayton, Dean musical comings and goings at Chess blow you away. tests/quizzes were worth 85 percent What are those pamphlets? I Zachary Ciabattari, Quinn Cicolello, Nathan and homework, 15 percent. Debonis, Daniel Dill, Ali Dorn, Emily Driscoll, Clark, Theresa Clarke, Jackson Cochrankristen, Records from the late 1940s through The anger isn’t limited to external thought as the teacher blew his Allison Durett, Alex Eckert, Lizette Espada, Collantes, Andrew Coronato, James D’Angelo, Yes, tests and quizzes are vital in Abigail Fontana, Lauren Frazier, Rachel Free- the mid ’60’s often elicits such emo- forces. To Mr. Chess’ consternation, whistle. He held pamphlets, includ- Nasim Dariani, Ameer Davis, Maria Didario, tional response. Powerfully inter- the survival instinct is almost always assessing comprehensive knowledge ing three assignments to be completed man, Jessica Fugett, Alyssa Gardner, Christohp Andrew Dill, Sari Dorn, Morgan Ellman, Geissler, Alyssa Gilman, Alexander Gugliotta, Amanda Espinoza, Jacqueline Fabricatore, preted as a crucible within the greater on high alert, often causing an enmity PUBLIC NOTICE for next Monday. Whatever, it’s just Jeremy Haas, Matthew Haas, Joseph Jason Fortunato, James Freeman, Kelly Free- class/racial struggle, the importance among his growing list of celebrities, gym, I moaned despondently, taking Haverlock, Steven Haverlock, Paige Heiden, man, Sarah Freeman, Ryan Gajdzisz, Lonny of the saga allows us to forgive its i.e., Muddy Waters feels threatened UNION COUNTY BOARD Karina Hernandez, Sarah Iannaccone, Emily Geller, Jason Gerstenfeld, Victoria Giamboi, OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS one. frequently ragged edges. by Howling Wolf (Eamonn Walker), Upon opening the packet, my heart Isola, Matthew Itzkowitz, Emma Jaczko, Nicholas Gianni, Julie Glover, Jillian Gonzales, NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Doriane Kasper, Brendan Kelly, Ashwin Dasia Green, Jordan Greenberg, Emma Guidi, Told in the traditional style and the latter hinting he’s an Uncle Tom. Date Adopted: 12/18/08 sank. One task required of us was to Kishen, Emma Klein, Tyler Kovacs, Kyle Spencer Hambleton, Ross Hankin, Alyssa structure of the genre, it is not with- But the real cause of frustration is Public Notice is hereby given that the visit a website and record all the Krutis, Paul Laki, David Lange, Michael Lange, Hartstein, Emily Ho, Eryn Hopkins, Conor out cliché. But don’t worry. No com- more complex. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Brian Lapham, Rachel Lavelle, Samantha Kelly, Siobhan Kirby, Jason Klee, Jessica Klein, ers has awarded a contract without com- calories we consumed during a day. poser, whilst taking a carriage ride in The recording industry microcosm For someone who has overcome an Loop, Sam Mahler, Caitlin Mahoney, Elise Lauren Koederitz, Alyssa Leyden, Zachary petitive bidding as an extraordinary Mann, Alexa Marcazzo, Kevin Maxwell, John Lisojo, Kira Loh, Jake Lusk, Thomas the Bavarian woods, is able to at long etched here makes no bones about it. unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. eating disorder, this was at the bot- McCall, Madeline McNichol, Claire Nguyen, Magelinski, Paige Mankin, Jacob Margulies, last plug – in that missing note in his It’s essentially the history of com- 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the tom of my to do list. Nonetheless, I Rachel Noone, Derek Offitzer, Joshua Okoro, Maxine Marvosa, Ryan McAnulty, Dillon symphony courtesy of a helpful song- merce in America…in the Western resolution authorizing it is available for Diana Pak, Talia Paradiso, Evan Pasternak, McDermott, Olivia Mendes, Christine Miklas, public inspection in the Office of the Clerk printed my caloric intake, which was bird. This is Chicago, and the experi- World for that matter, prior to the rise 1,500. Mykala Porter, Ryan Romaine, Jacob Salem, Emily Miller, Gabriele Miller, Jordan Milo, of the Board. Elizabeth Scacifero, Joshua Schlisserman, Sara Jay Morris, Elyse Nadal, Rachel Naugle, ence-wrung inspiration most often of labor unions. Welching on royal- RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1153 “Hey, how may calories you get?” Sikora, Cobi Silverstein, Nicole Skickova, Valerie Neuhaus, Hannah Nizri, Kelly comes hard and painful. ties was common practice. Entrepre- amending (Resolution No. 2008-462) someone asked me a week later. Ashley Smith, Orian Sneor, Emma Sobel, O’Leary, Benjamin Oster, Alex Ozdamar, Jonathan Tam, Nicole Van Etten, Katherine Igniting one of the post-WWII fires neur Chess, while a groundbreaker in AWARDED TO: Joseph Jingoli & Son, “1, 500,” I replied. Jesse Ozdamar, Ariana Paradiso, Steven Westerlund, John Wilkinson, Lauren Wong, of revolution, musical and otherwise, so many other areas, shared in the big Inc., Lawrenceville, New Jersey “Oh my god! That many?” Pedersen, Nikell Porter, Aidan Racaniello, SERVICES: for site remediation at the Christian Zoufaly Sophia Randazzo, Jamie Rauch, Chandler is Leonard Chess, born Lejzor Czyz rationalization. Venerri Complex, Westfield, New Jersey I nodded. Reeson, Sasha Refinski, Corentin Rejaud, in Motal, Poland. By now fully hip to Adding complication to the mix is COSTS: in the amount of $453,000 for a Therein lied the problem. What if 7th Grade Honor Roll Dein Rice, Karla Rizzi, Michael Rosenheck, the jive and doubtless a visionary, he the romantic fallout from Chess’ dis- total contract amount of $2,359,845 those words were spoken to someone Casey Abramson, Leigh Abramson, Gabrielle Sabony, Menaka Sanghvi, Amanda Schroder, Michael Scordino, Taylor Sebolao, chucks his junkyard business for a covery of Etta James. The emerging Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk battling an eating disorder? How did Cathryn Amberg, Kelsey Ames, Jacob Arkin, nightclub where he will feature the record mogul (happily married, as he of the Board of Chosen Freeholders monitoring calories further our learn- Sara Babbitt, Carly Bayroff, Frank Besson, Deirdre Sheridan, Joshua Simon, Brittney 1 T – 12/25/08, The Leader Fee: $21.42 Michael Borik, Michael Boyle, Jeffrey Cahn, Stainrod, Michael Stein, Alexandra Sullivan, emerging sound, most of it emanat- is always so quick to note) sought a ing in physical education? The an- Angelo Chaia, Kevin Charos, Kayla Chisholm, Justine Valdes, Nicholas Verdiramo, Michael ing from African-Americans. Con- female voice to balance his male PUBLIC NOTICE swer is that it did not. Gym teachers Alex Cimring, Thomas Clarke, Erin Connors, Vignola, Joanna Walker, Carly Whitmer, troversy swirls. music idols. Schmaltzy or not, we should be more sensitive to body- Mimi Contreras, Catherine Coughlan, Andrew Nathaniel Woerner, Caitlin Worthey, Amy UNION COUNTY Zhuang, But the time cannot be denied. And willingly buy into the forbidden-fruit BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS image issues. Davis, Christopher De Gregorio, Demi when Chess, played with good in- angle movingly realized by Miss ORDINANCE NO. 675-2008 As cliché as this sounds, everyone Debonis, Caroline Devito, Austin Engelhardt, INTRO: 12/4/2008 Kenneth Evely, John Fabricatore, Alexander 8th Grade High Honor Roll stinct by Adrien Brody, meets Jeffrey Knowles and Mr. Brody. FINAL: 12/18/2008 makes mistakes. It is wrong for us to Favreau, Carly Fleischer, Megan Foley, Drew Ross Alexander, Patrick Bell, Julie Busch, Wright’s Muddy Waters, a plantation Putting it all into historical per- condemn our teachers if their ideas Garber, Gianni Garyfallos, Elizabeth Gelling, Benjamin Caldora, Mehak Chawla, Julia worker escaped to the Windy City in spective while concurrently lending Was introduced and passed on first Christian Gordon, Marc Gotliboym, Tyler Chimienti, Taylor Diken, Scott Flanzman, reading by the Board of Chosen Freehold- do not go according to plan. Let’s just search of his destiny, the synergy snippets of comedy and compassion, thank them for their effort, and offer Hardgrove, Sara Hayes, Brian Heath, Brandon Allison Geissler, Paige Goldner, Sarah Hensley, ers at a REGULAR MEETING on Decem- Ho, Lucy Hollander, Michael Hopkins, Carly Hadley Jones, Victoria Karakis, Marianne arguably gives birth to rhythm and Cedric the Entertainer as composer/ ber 4th 2008, and said Ordinance has suggestions for next time. Though Huxford, Alexandra Jacobs, Samantha Jacobs, Khalil, Kelly Lapham, Caroline Leahy, An- blues. Oddly, the nightclub burns musician Willie Dixon does a swell been published with Notice of Introduction they may be difficult to live with, in Gina Jadelis, Andrew Kalaigian, Jason Katz, drew Leischner, Daniel Liang, Katherine Loi, down. Leonard starts Chess Records job of narrating. His tongue-in-cheek, thereof and of the time and place fixed for Tracey Katz, Justin Kaufman, Caroline Keane, Dara Maguire, Ivy Malao, Gabrielle Mendes, its further consideration and the Board has the end, it comes down to this: we without skipping a beat. philosophical voiceovers espouse can’t live without our teachers. Rebecca Klee, Kayla Kocha, Daniel Korduba, Julia Mendes, Christine Monroy, Andrea duly held a hearing thereof and has given Yelena Kudryashova, Paul Kussner, Christian Moore, Kristen Northrup, Lee Ann Orenczak, Mind you, not all the history is temperance, forgiveness and a hu- all persons interested an opportunity to be Lettieri, James Lettieri, Constandin Logus, Meredith Parker, Alexandra Peluso, Kevin intact. Artistic license figures there’s morous confidence. He reminds it’s heard. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- PUBLIC NOTICE Raszka, Michael Rempter, Amanda Rimpici, no room for Leonard’s brother and but one step in a long journey. SOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Free- PUBLIC NOTICE Leah Salituro, Kristen Schiavo, Hailee Sciara, holders that said Ordinance be and the UNION COUNTY BOARD partner, Phil. There is also no men- Then of course there’s the music, OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD Leila Shevins, Dazu Shi, Tristan Sizemore, same hereby is finally passed and adopted, Molly Solomon, Jeremy Sonpar, Kayla Spector, tion of the Chess-preceding Aristo- deftly supplying a stirring, realistic and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 12/18/08 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Jodie Thompson, Isabela Uribe, Alexa Van crat Records. The filmmaker instead exclamation to the watershed years in Ordinance published herewith has been Besien, Benjamin Wagner, Andrew Wheeler, finally adopted on December 18th 2008, Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 12/18/08 prefers a poetic, stylistic form to note question. Though guilty of an occa- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the Lindsey Wilkinson, Jacob Zacharia, Marissa the chronology. The shape of the cur- sional, factual misfire, Cadillac and the 20 day period of limitations within Ziering which a suit, action or proceeding ques- ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- rent Cadillac defines the temper and Records lays down some cool tracks tioning the validity of such Ordinance can petitive bidding as a Professional Service ers has awarded a contract without com- the time. while taking the ride from R & B be commenced has begun to run from the pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This petitive bidding as a Professional Service PUBLIC NOTICE date of first publication of this statement. contract and the resolution authorizing it is pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Whether it’s a coupe, convertible through Rock ‘N’ Roll, managing A copy of this ordinance has been posted available for public inspection in the Office contract and the resolution authorizing it is UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY or Sedan de Ville, neither Leonard along the way to impart its own brand on the Bulletin Board upon which public of the Clerk of the Board. available for public inspection in the Office PLANNING BOARD nor his stable of stars is long without of fin-de-siècle momentousness. of the Clerk of the Board. notices are customarily posted in the Ad- RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1133 one. The flaunting fins measure the * * * ministration Building of the County, and a TAKE NOTICE that on the 8th day of AWARDED TO: PMK Group, RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1157 December, 2008 at 7:30 p.m., the Plan- horizon, beautifully, audaciously de- Cadillac Records, rated R, is a copy is available up to and including the Cranford, New Jersey AWARDED TO: Ira R. Titunik, DDS, time of such meeting to the members of ning Board of the Borough of Fanwood TriStar Pictures release directed by SERVICES: to provide a Phase 1B (Iden- New York, New York, and Lawrence A. adopted the November 25, 2008 Housing PUBLIC NOTICE the general public of the County who Shall tification Level) Archeological Survey of Dobrin, DDS Darnell Martin and stars Adrien request such copies, at the office of the Element and Fair Share Plan as an ele- UNION COUNTY BOARD Block 259, Lots 384 and 385, City of Eliza- SERVICES: to Provide consulting fo- ment of the 1998 Master Plan. Brody, Beyonce Knowles and Jeffrey Clerk of the Board in said County Admin- beth, New Jersey through the Open Space, rensic odontologist for identification of OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS istration Building in Elizabeth, New Jer- A copy of the amendments are available NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Wright. Running time: 109 minutes. Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust charred remains and unidentifiable re- for inspection in the office of the Planning sey. Fund mains Date Adopted: 12/18/08 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Board Secretary at Borough Hall during Public Notice is hereby given that the See it all on the web in color . . . PERIOD: January 1, 2009- December PERIOD: January 1, 2009- December normal business hours. of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 31, 2009 31, 2009 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Pat Hoynes ers has awarded a contract without com- www.goleader.com PREAMBLE COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COSTS: in an amount not to exceed Fanwood Planning Board Secretary petitive bidding pursuant to N.J.S.A. $18,000 $5,000. 1 T - 12/25/08, The Times Fee: $14.79 PUBLIC NOTICE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk 40A:11-5(M) and in accordance with the AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED requirements for extraordinary, of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING 1 T – 12/25/08, The Leader Fee: $24.48 1 T – 12/25/08, The Leader Fee: $23.46 unspecificable services. This contract and OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS A CODIFICATION OF THE UNION COUNTY BOARD the resolution authorizing it are available NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD LAWS, ORDINANCES, POLI- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS for public inspection in the Office of the Date Adopted: 12/18/08 CIES AND RESOLUTIONS OF NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Clerk of the Board. Public Notice is hereby given that the UNION COUNTY, STATE OF UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 12/18/08 RESOLUTION No: 2008-1128 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NEW JERSEY; PROVIDING ORDINANCE: 676-2008 Public Notice is hereby given that the AWARED TO: The Hartford Bond ers has awarded a contract without com- FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF INTRO: 12/4/2008 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Center Rockaway, New Jersey (No in- petitive bidding as an extraordinary SAID CODE; AND SAVING FINAL: 12/18/2008 ers has awarded a contract without com- crease) unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. FROM REPEAL CERTAIN Was introduced and passed on first reading by the Board of Chosen Freeholders at a petitive bidding as a Professional Service JoAnn Schwab, from December 31, 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the LEGISLATION NOT IN- REGULAR MEETING on December 4th 2008, and said Ordinance has been published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This 2008-December30, 2009 resolution authorizing it is available for CLUDED THEREIN” with Notice of Introduction thereof and of the time and place fixed for its further contract and the resolution authorizing it is In an amount not to exceed $200. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk ADOPTED BY THE BOARD consideration and the Board has duly held a hearing thereof and has given all persons available for public inspection in the Office of the Board. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Joseph Bowe, from January 1, 2009- interested an opportunity to be heard. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the of the Clerk of the Board. OF THE COUNTY OF UNION December 31, 2009 RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1155 Board of Chosen Freeholders that said Ordinance be and the same hereby is finally ON AUGUST 19, 1993. RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1156 In an amount not to exceed $740. AWARD TO: Lolo’s Transcription Ser- passed and adopted, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ordinance published AWARDED TO: Sylva Urorji, Orange, vice, Newark, New Jersey BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Cho- herewith has been finally adopted on December 18th 2008, and the 20 day period of New Jersey and Walter Peavy, East Frank W. Padusniak, from January 1, Melanie Jack, Newark, New Jersey sen Freeholders of the County of Union limitations within which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such Orange, New Jersey 2009-December 31, 2009 SERVICES: for the purpose of tran- that Chapters 1 and 49 of the Laws of Ordinance can be commenced has begun to run from the date of first publication of this SERVICES: to provide assistance dur- In an amount not to exceed $350. scribing autopsy reports Union County - Administrative Code and statement. ing the performance of autopsies Joanne Rajoppi from January 1, 2009- PERIOD: January1, 2009-December 31, General Policies & Legislation are hereby A copy of this ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public PERIOD: January 1, 2009- December December 31, 2012 2009 amended as follows in the attached Ap- notices are customarily posted in the Administration Building of the County, and a copy 31, 2009 In an amount not to exceed $680. COST: in an amount not to exceed pendix A: is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the members of the general COSTS: in an amount not to exceed $3,500 public of the County who Shall request such copies, at the office of the Clerk of the Board James LaCorte from January 1, 2009- Strikeover indicates language being $10,000. Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk in said County Administration Building in Elizabeth, New Jersey. December 31, 2012 deleted. Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders In an amount not to exceed $680. Bold and underlined indicates lan- of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T – 12/25/08, The Leader Fee: $22.95 guage being inserted AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES 1 T – 12/25/08, The Leader Fee: $21.93 AWARED TO: VSP Insurance Com- OF COUNTY OFFICIALS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS pany, Parsippany, New Jersey PUBLIC NOTICE APPENDIX A PUBLIC NOTICE SERVICE: County of Union Vision Ser- BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union as UNION COUNTY BOARD Chapter 49, FEES vice Plan (VSP) follows: UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS [HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of PERIOD: January 1, 2009- December Section 1. The salaries of the Freeholders, Chairman and Vice-Chairman shall be as OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union 31, 2009 hereinafter set forth. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 12/18/08 as indicated in article histories. Amend- COSTS: in an amount not to exceed Section 2. The salaries of the County Manager, Deputy County Manager and the Date Adopted: 12/18/08 Public Notice is hereby given that the ments noted where applicable.] $278,280. (No increase) following Department Heads shall be as hereinafter set forth. The same shall be effective Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Article V, Engineering, Public Works and as of July 1, 2008 or as of appointment date and remain in effect thru December 31, 2009. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- AWARED TO: Standard Insurance ers has awarded a contract without com- Facilities Fees Section 3. That this Ordinance shall take effect at the time and manner provided by law. ers has awarded a contract without com- Company, Clark, New Jersey petitive bidding as an extraordinary [Adopted 4-27-2006 by Ord. No. 627. Section 4. That the Clerk of this Board be and she is hereby authorized to publish a petitive bidding as a Professional Service SERVICE: the Disability Insurance for unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Amended 12-4-2008 by Ord. No. 676- notice in the appropriate newspaper of such introduction and of a public hearing on pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This long term Care and short 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the 2008] December 18, 2008, and shall forward one certified copy of final passage, to each Clerk contract and the resolution authorizing it is PERIOD: January 1, 2009-December resolution authorizing it is available for § 49-9. Tipping Fees Charged to Mu- of all Municipalities located within the County of Union. available for public inspection in the Office 31, 2009 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk nicipalities for Compost. of the Clerk of the Board. COST: in an amount not to exceed of the Board. The following fees are hereby estab- FREEHOLDERS $ 29,500 $160,000 (no increase) lished for individual municipalities to be CHAIRMAN $ 31,500 RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1166 RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1162 charged when utilizing the County of Union VICE-CHAIRMAN $ 30,500 AWARDED TO: Netta Architect, AWARED TO: Hartford Insurance amending (Resolution No. 2007-352) Compost Facility: COUNTY MANAGER/DEVANNEY $ 168,336 Springfield, New Jersey Company Rockaway, New Jersey AWARD TO: James M. Davy Associ- A. Tipping Fee of $1.00 $2.00 per cubic DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER/GENIEVICH $ 146,357 SERVICE: for the purpose of providing SERVICE: County of Union 36 foot alu- ates, LLC., Pennington, New Jersey yard of un-compacted leaves accepted for COUNTY COUNSEL/BARRY $ 149,514 On-Call Architectural Service minum hull vessel “UC Marine One” SERVICES: to utilize the option to ex- composting at the County of Union Com- PARKS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/FAELLA $ 120,300 PERIOD: January 1, 2009-December PERIOD: January 22, 2009-January 21, tend the contract post Facility; ENGINEERING, PUBLIC WORKS & FACILITIES/GRAZIANO $ 114,299 31, 2009 2010 PERIOD: by one year through March B. Tipping Fee of $2.00 $3.00 per cubic PUBLIC SAFETY/CHILDS $ 113,470 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COST: in an amount not to exceed 31, 2009 yard of compacted leaves accepted for FINANCE/CAROSELLI $ 132,771 $100,000. $16,932 (no increase) COST: at no additional cost to the County composting at the County of Union Com- HUMAN SERVICES/GUZZO $ 131,340 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk post Facility. CORRECTIONAL SERVICES/RIORDAN $ 117,300 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 12/25/08, The Leader Fee: $80.07 1 T - 12/25/08, The Leader Fee: $82.62 1 T – 12/25/08, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T – 12/25/08, The Leader Fee: $52.53 1 T – 12/25/08, The Leader Fee: $21.93 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 25, 2008 Page 13 Lennon Forever CLASSIFIEDS At Strawberry Fields HOUSE FOR RENT OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT By ERIC NIERSTEDT retired to help raise the child. Lennon Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times was in the process of promoting his WESTFIELD, WESTFIELD NEW YORK — In a year filled comeback album, “Double Fantasy,” NO REALTOR FEES!!! Elm St. Professional Building with economic uncertainty and world- when he was shot and killed by Mark 4bdrm, 2 full baths, appl. f/place. 400 Sq. Ft. 2nd Fl, Parking, wide turmoil, one date that could be David Chapman, for whom he had Quiet street near Washington Available Immediately! filled with remorse signed a copy of School and park. $2,300.00/mo. $800.00 per month has turned into one the album only a + utls. (908) 279-4493 (201) 891-1130 marked by warmth few hours prior. ELDERLY CARE AVAILABLE and music. 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After creating LET ME TAKE YOU DOWN ’CAUSE memorial that sits OFFICE SUITE some of rock’s I’M GOING TO...Fans gather at across the street Less than 5000 miles. $600 for all Beautiful Georgetown style most influential “Strawberry Fields,” a 2.5-acre land- from Lennon’s FW’s Brian Cook Helps four, Price negotiable. Please call building, 2nd fl, 1040 sqft., and widely loved scaped section in New York City’s Cen- former home, the (908) 232-5484 Bob or Sarah kitchenette, private bathroom, music with Paul tral Park that is dedicated to the Dakota Hotel, NEIDE HOUSE CLEANING plenty of parking on site. McCartney, memory of musician John Lennon. It is which was also the Document City of Plainfield 203 South Ave., East, Westfield Lennon emerged named after the Lennon/McCartney site of his murder. By MARYLOU MORANO If you don’t have time to clean, song “Strawberry Fields Forever.” It is the one with which he photo- Call Jim Hely (908) 789-9000 as a force in his The fans’ sad- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times graphed “Fine Dining.” I will do it for you! own right, with such songs as “Work- ness at Lennon’s death was still ap- FANWOOD – Each year, for the “I like the Pentex camera because it Reliable, reasonable rates. CHILDCARE WANTED ing Class Hero,” “Gimme Some parent by the amount of poems, Good references. 5 years exp. past three years, the Plainfield Public allows me to photograph a picture in Westfield - Child care wanted in Truth” and “Power to the People.” candles, lyrics and other tributes laid Library has held a photography con- raw form, or how I see it,” continued Call me! (973) 583-8997 or Through his songs, he argued for on Strawberry Fields. But despite the (973) 878-2181 Neide home for two middle school aged test and exhibition in an effort to Mr. Cook, who is an engineer supervi- children. Light housekeeping, peace and unity in the world, becom- obvious signs of his passing, these document Plainfield history and build sor for USG in Clark. ing even more beloved throughout the fans, both young and old, chose to CHILDCARE NEEDED laundry & transportation to/from the library’s historical photograph col- After taking a picture, Mr. Cook school. Must have own car and world. And though many argued that remember Lennon through his mu- lection. goes into his “virtual darkroom.” Nannies - Housekeepers Lennon’s well-known cynicism and sic. speak English. Non-smoking. According to Jessica Myers, “I can then go to Photoshop and BabyNurses Needed Call (908) 803-0364 often-cruel humor became too obvi- Strumming guitars, they played Plainfield library’s local history librar- correct and adjust different elements Live-in / -out - Full/Part-time ous without the sweetening touches of songs from the Beatles and Lennon’s ian, this year’s theme, “Storefronts and like lighting,” he said. Solid References Required. PHOTOGRAPHY McCartney, he still managed to write solo career, as those without instru- Shopping Scenes,” drew a response of Mr. Cook said he works from a “vir- CALL (732) 972-4090 arguably the greatest song for peace in ments sang along, not worrying about 95 black-and-white as well as color tual darkroom” in his home. www.absolutebestcare.com Event and family photographer to the world today, “Imagine.” staying in key, only paying tribute. photographs contributed by 22 ama- All 95 entries of this year’s “Docu- keep your Soiree alive forever. Despite this grand accomplishment, The music also revealed how deep Professional references. Call teur and professional photographers. menting Plainfield” will be digitized FREELANCERS WANTED Lennon suffered through much in his the love of Lennon runs through the Fanwood resident Brian Cook won and indexed for access via the Plainfield Dave Samsky at (908) 693-0158 solo years; he was nearly deported fans, as other musicians would simply an amateur honorable mention award Library’s website. Strong, detail-oriented writers Email: [email protected] from the United States, and his infa- set up and begin playing along. There for his “Fine Dining,” a photograph of “The goals of the contest are to docu- with professional demeanor mous “Lost Weekend,” an 18-month was no argument, no pause to discuss the Evergreen Diner on Park Avenue. ment Plainfield history, recognize local needed to cover local period spent in drunken abandon in songs or keys. The fans simply played Mr. Cook, a 12-year resident of talent and build the Plainfield Public government meetings. Must CLASSIFIEDS Los Angeles, dimmed his star. and sang, perhaps hoping that Lennon Fanwood, has been interested in pho- Library’s Historic Photograph Collec- be able to meet deadlines, But he found happiness after the would hear them in heaven and know tography since he was 10, when he tion,” Ms. Myers said. know how to write a lead, and Display ad deadline birth of his son, Sean, and briefly he was not forgotten. received an old-style “snap and shoot” Currently, the collection consists of take an active interest in their camera from his mother. 20,000 area photographs taken from beats in order to develop news NEXT WEEK is “I’ve been playing around with cam- 1840 to the present. stories. Please email Monday, 12/29/08 Music Studio Registers eras and photographing everything that The Friends of the Plainfield Public resume and clips to: moves since then,” he said. Library provided funding for the “Docu- [email protected] www.goleader.com Mr. Cook is not partial to shooting menting Plainfield” photography con- People for Winter Session one subject in particular; he will photo- test and exhibit. WESTFIELD – The winter session follow a different calendar but are graph mountains, buildings and people. “Storefronts and Shopping Scenes” PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE also accepting new registrants for their “If I like the way it looks, I photo- will be on exhibit in Plainfield Public of instrumental and vocal music les- UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD sons, for both children and adults, next session. Among them is Kids on graph it,” he said. Library’s Anne Louise Davis Gallery OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS will begin on Monday, January 5, Keys, a beginner group piano class, Although Mr. Cook owns a number until December 29. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 2009, and continue until Saturday, in which students use the innovative of cameras in various styles and sizes, Plainfield Public Library is located Date Adopted: 12/18/08 Date Adopted: 12/18/08 method of Musique Rapide to grasp his favorite is a Pentex SLP, a digital at 800 Park Avenue. To learn more, call Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the April 4, at the New Jersey Workshop Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- for the Arts (NJWA) Music Studio. the fundamentals of reading music. camera with an interchangeable lens. (908) 757-1111. ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- Located at 150-152 East Broad Other group instruction classes for petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as an extraordinary Street in Westfield, the Music Studio children include vocal music and be- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. ginning guitar lessons. Madrigal Singers Present contract and the resolution authorizing it is 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the is staffed by more than 30 highly available for public inspection in the Office resolution authorizing it is available for skilled music educators and profes- The NJWA Music Studio also of- of the Clerk of the Board. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk sional artists who will help students fers opportunities for area musicians of the Board. ‘Behold the Lamb,’ Jan. 4 RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1134 develop their musical talents in indi- to play in its many bands, orchestras amending (Resolution No. 2007-693) RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1117 vidual or group lessons. and symphonies. Among them are WESTFIELD – The Madrigal Sing- of the European Renaissance. AWARDED TO: T & M Associates, AWARD TO: American Red Cross, Ted Schlosberg, founder and ex- the NJWA Concert Band, the Full ers, directed by Elaine Fiorino, will Singing this season are Donna Middletown, New Jersey Elizabeth Coalition, Fish Hospitality, Count Big Band, Simply Strings, present “Behold the Lamb,” on Sun- Brumbaugh, Laura Christian, Peter SERVICE: for additional professional Homefirst, Jefferson Park Ministries, ecutive director of the NJWA, has engineering, survey, design, construction Salvation Army-Elizabeth, Urban high praise for these staff members NJWA Summer Symphony, Rockin’ day, January 4, 2009, at 4 p.m. at the Christian, Martha Desmond of specifications and bid documents as it League, YMCA/EUC, YMCA/Pfld, YMCA/ who hold degrees from some of the Jazz Ensemble, Alphorn Ensemble First United Methodist Church, located Cranford, Richard DeVany, Sebastian pertains to the Stanford Drive Park devel- EUC most prestigious universities and and the Training Chamber Orches- at 1 East Broad Street in Westfield. Hill, Heather Keith, David Lawrence, opment project in Berkeley Heights, New SERVICES: Emergency Shelter Grant tra. New to this list is Venturing Joined by flutists Jenny Cline and Roberta Lichtenberg, Jennifer Melick, Jersey, in conjunction with Open Space, (ESG) Program Spending Plan music programs. Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust PERIOD: August1, 2008-July 31, 2009 “What makes our studio unique is Crew 150, a co-ed jazz band for ages Flora Alexander, both of Westfield, the Pamela Newell of Westfield, Sarah Fund COST: in the total amount of $233,047 the faculty,” he said. “They have the 14 to 21. Madrigal Singers will perform Christ- Riffel, Kirk Robbins of Fanwood, John COSTS: to increase the contract amount Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk knowledge and experience to accu- For more information, call (908) mas music from seven centuries, paired and Lynn Sichel of Mountainside, Marty by $45,400 for a new total amount of of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 789-9696, visit the studios at 150-152 with selections from the Bible and Silverberg and Margaret Thompson of $423,400 1 T – 12/25/08, The Leader Fee: $23.46 rately evaluate each student’s ability Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk and design instruction to fit the indi- East Broad Street, Westfield or log on Shakespeare read by the Reverend Ed Mountainside. of the Board of Chosen Freeholders PUBLIC NOTICE vidual needs of the learner. These to njworkshopforthearts.com. Carll, Senior Minister. For further information, call (908) 1 T – 12/25/08, The Leader Fee: $26.01 instructors guide their students in de- The program will feature Renais- 233-1570. UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS veloping the necessary skills for suc- Jump Start Students sance motets by Hassler, Sweelinck, NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD cessful auditions, competitions and Parsons and Praetorius, as well as an- PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD Date Adopted: 12/18/08 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS performances, as well as for personal Bake Holiday Cheer cient and modern carols from Spain, UNION COUNTY BOARD Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- enjoyment.” SCOTCH PLAINS – With the help France, Germany and England, includ- Date Adopted: 12/18/08 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ers has awarded a contract without com- Both vocal and instrumental les- ing H. Fraser Simon’s lilting setting of Public Notice is hereby given that the of teachers and parent volunteers, Date Adopted: 12/18/08 petitive bidding as an extraordinary Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- sons, for all ages, are offered daily in children in the Jump Start pre-K “Joy shall be yours in the morning” by Public Notice is hereby given that the unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. ers has awarded a contract without com- a 30-, 45- or 60-minute format. Stu- “The Wind in the Willows” author Ken- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the classes at Brunner and Evergreen El- petitive bidding as a Professional Service ers has awarded a contract without com- resolution authorizing it is available for dents may register for lessons at any ementary Schools in Scotch Plains neth Grahame. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This petitive bidding as an extraordinary public inspection in the Office of the Clerk time during the session, and tuition The breadth of the program has been contract and the resolution authorizing it is recently baked dozens of gingerbread unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. of the Board. available for public inspection in the Office will be pro-rated accordingly. cookies for the Home Start of Union enhanced by archival research into 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1116 Instrumental instruction, given on County’s holiday party. music buried for centuries in old manu- resolution authorizing it is available for AWARD TO: Homefirst, Plainfield, strings, guitar, woodwinds, brass, per- The Home Start organization pro- scripts or early out-of-print copies and public inspection in the Office of the Clerk RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1161 New Jersey cussion and piano, helps students learn the creation of editions for modern of the Board. amending (Resolution No. 2008-519) SERVICES: to provide rental assistance vides assistance to homeless fami- AWARDED TO: Bauch, Zucker, RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1143 to people with HIV/AIDS to read music, study scales, under- lies. The children learned that baking performance by musician-scholars like Hatfield, LLC, Springfield, New Jersey AWARD TO: Conventus Labor Con- PERIOD: January1, 2009-December 31, stand rhythm, interpret repertoire and the late Alfred Mann, a former Westfield SERVICES: special counsel in the mat- gingerbread cookies from scratch is a sulting, LLC, Westfield, New Jersey 2009 ter entitled Catherine Alexander v. UC, develop range, tone and technique in lot of work, but everyone was pleased resident who founded the Newark SERVICES: for the provision of labor/ COST: in the amount of $115,000 et als solo and ensemble playing. Rutgers University Chorus. management relations Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk with the results. COSTS: for an additional sum of $10,000 PERIOD: January1, 2009-December 31, of the Board of Chosen Freeholders The studio uses a variety of music, This learning experience provided The Madrigal Singers are dedicated for a new total contract amount not to 2009 1 T – 12/25/08, The Leader Fee: $21.42 including classical, contemporary and to exploring the “a cappella” traditions exceed $20,000. the children with assistance in the COST: in an amount not to exceed Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk jazz. Vocal students are taught proper areas of math, science, language and that grew out of the musical flowering $84,000 PUBLIC NOTICE of the Board of Chosen Freeholders breathing techniques, tone produc- Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk social skills. The young bakers were 1 T – 12/25/08, The Leader Fee: $21.93 UNION COUNTY BOARD tion, languages, diction, projection hoping that the gingerbread cookies See it all on the web in color . . . of the Board of Chosen Freeholders OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS and interpretation. would make the children and their www.goleader.com 1 T – 12/25/08, The Leader Fee: $21.93 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Multiple group instruction classes families smile. Date Adopted: 12/18/08 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD Public Notice is hereby given that the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ers has awarded a contract without com- UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 12/18/08 petitive bidding as a Professional Service OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 12/18/08 Date Adopted: 12/18/08 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- contract and the resolution authorizing it is Date Adopted: 12/18/08 Date Adopted: 12/18/08 Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the ers has awarded a contract without com- available for public inspection in the Office Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- petitive bidding as a Professional Service of the Clerk of the Board. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1147 ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service contract and the resolution authorizing it is AWARDED TO: Complete Care, petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This available for public inspection in the Office Scotch Plains, New Jersey pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is of the Clerk of the Board. SERVICES: to provide medical testing contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1158 program for employees categorized in the available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. AWARDED TO: Comprehensive Psy- Commercial Driver’s License Services of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1105 RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1102 chological Services, Clark, New Jersey (CDL) RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1104 RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1127 AWARDED TO: Donna Templeton, AWARDED TO: Pankaja Archar, MD, SERVICES: to provide professional ser- Period: January 1, 2009- December 31, AWARDED TO: August Salvatore, AWARDED TO: David Foster, DVM, APN, Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey Edison, New Jersey vices, psychological evaluations for Union 2009 MD, Clark, New Jersey Morganville, New Jersey SERVICE: to provide professional ser- SERVICE: to provide professional ser- County police officers COSTS: in an amount not to exceed SERVICE: to provide professional ser- SERVICE: to provide routine emergency vices for the patients/residents of the Cor- vices for the patients/residents at Runnells PERIOD: January 1, 2009- December $12,500 vices for the patients/residents at Runnells veterinary dental services to the horses at nerstone Union at Runnells Specialized Specialized Hospital 31, 2009 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Specialized Hospital the Watchung Stables Hospital PERIOD: January 1, 2009-December COSTS: in an amount not to exceed of the Board of Chosen Freeholders PERIOD: January 1, 2009-December PERIOD: for the calendar year 2009 PERIOD: January 1, 2009-December 31, 2009 $9,000. 1 T – 12/25/08, The Leader Fee: $22.95 31, 2009 COSTS: to in an amount not to exceed 31, 2009 COSTS: no cost to the County Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk COSTS: no cost to the County $5,500 COSTS: in the amount of $84,500 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders PUBLIC NOTICE Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk 1 T – 12/25/08, The Leader Fee: $21.93 UNION COUNTY BOARD of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T – 12/25/08, The Leader Fee: $21.42 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 1 T – 12/25/08, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T – 12/25/08, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T – 12/25/08, The Leader Fee: $21.93 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD Date Adopted: 12/18/08 UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Public Notice is hereby given that the UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 12/18/08 ers has awarded a contract without com- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 12/18/08 Public Notice is hereby given that the petitive bidding as a Professional Service Date Adopted: 12/18/08 Date Adopted: 12/18/08 Date Adopted: 12/18/08 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- contract and the resolution authorizing it is Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as a Professional Service available for public inspection in the Office ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as a Professional Service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This of the Clerk of the Board. petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as an extraordinary pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1151 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office AWARDED TO: PMK Group, Inc., contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. Cranford, New Jersey available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office resolution authorizing it is available for of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1148 SERVICES: the purpose is to continue of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1160 AWARDED TO: Intervention Strate- on-going assistance to the County of Union of the Board. RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1103 RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1126 amending (Resolution No. 2008-846) gies International, Inc., Secaucus, New in the maintaining compliance with the AWARDED TO: Satya Gandotra, MD, AWARDED TO: Michael Aromando, RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1115 AWARDED TO: Bauch, Zucker, Jersey New Jersey Department of Environmental Plainfield, New Jersey DVM, Chester, New Jersey AWARD TO: P.R.O.C.E.E.D., Eliza- Hatfield, LLC, Springfield, New Jersey SERVICE: to provide a comprehensive Regulations covering Air Pollution Control SERVICE: to provide professional ser- SERVICE: to provide routine and emer- beth, New Jersey SERVICES: special counsel in the mat- employee assistance program (EAP) TO and the United State Environmental Regu- vices for the patients/residents at Runnells gency veterinary medical services to the SERVICES: to provide rental assistance ter entitled Robert Travisano v. UC, et County employees and their families lations Agency regulation 40CFR Part 112 Specialized Hospital horses at Watchung Stables to people with HIV/AIDS als PERIOD: January 1, 2009-December covering Oil Pollution control PERIOD: January 1, 2009-December PERIOD: calendar year 2009 PERIOD: January1, 2009-December 31, COSTS: for an additional sum of $10,000 31, 2009 PERIOD: January 1, 2009- December 31, 2009 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed 2009 for a new total contract amount not to COSTS: in an amount not to exceed 31, 2009 COSTS: no cost to the County $15,000 COST: in the amount of $135,000 exceed $30,000. $57,120 COSTS: in the amount of $31,500. Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T – 12/25/08, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T – 12/25/08, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T – 12/25/08, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T – 12/25/08, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T – 12/25/08, The Leader Fee: $22.95 1 T – 12/25/08, The Leader Fee: $24.99 Page 14 Thursday, December 25, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

Photos by David Samsky On a mid-March evening, the Union County Performing Arts Center Wayne Baker for The Westfield Leader and The Times showed off the reopened and renovated KICKING UP THEIR HEELS FOR WASHINGTON SCHOOL...A group of Washington School mothers performs a scene facility. Pictured at top left are: Sandy from the school’s annual revue during a January dress rehearsal. The event marked the 60th anniversary of the school’s Erwin, the theatre’s executive direc- major fundraiser. tor; Michael Merlis, one of the owners of Luciano’s Restauarant in Rahway, and Kerry O’Connor, owner of Beana’s Mexican Restaurant in Rahway. At top right, the SP-F Jazz Band, directed by Durand Thomas, entertains. A&E Year in Review Part 1 of 2 January – May

humorous takes on popular television NJSO Celebrates 85th Street go-fer Billy Crocker (Peter Surace), efforts focused on providing the center The Psalms were delivered in fits and January shows like “Fame,” “Dancing with the who – while trying to tend to details for with a sufficient backstage area and “opu- starts, with blasts of percussion and tim- Stars” and “American Idol.” Year, Valentine’s Day his seafaring boss, Elisha Whitney (Billy lent” dressing rooms, Ms. Erwin said. pani at points, while subtle hiccups of Sounds of Symphony Grant School, where the Westfield Geltzeiler) – finds himself crossing the Now, the upgrades, when viewed in NEWARK – Many women in the audi- xylophone and harp were heard in others, Memorial Library now stands, was also Atlantic, too, when the ship embarks. totality, “make programming opportuni- creating a surreal feeling. Ring in the New Year woven into the anniversary storyline. ence at New Jersey Symphony Orchestra’s Billy realizes that his secret love, Hope ties nearly endless,” she said. (NJSO) Bravo Broadway, on February The music remained cleverly delicate, WESTFIELD – Westfield Symphony ~Christie Storms Harcourt, (Sarah Szollar) is aboard the “The thing I love about it,” she said, as if at any point it could be overtaken. Orchestra’s (WSO) New Year’s Eve pre- 16, carried single roses or wore red in ship with her mother, Mrs. Evangeline “…[is] that people go in and are proud to honor of Valentine’s Day. All involved beautifully performed the sentation offered a multitude of tunes February Harcourt, (Ellen Scariati) and, unfortu- be a part of it [the theatre]…They are spastic piece, which changed from rever- that have been deemed Broadway clas- With a roll of powerful tympani, the nately for Billy, her Englishman fiancé, enjoying seeing the way it looks.” strains of “Some People” from the popu- ential to bombastic and from spiritual to sics. The Wedding Singer Sir Evelyn Oakleigh (Greg Nelson). ~Michael J. Pollack impulsive within seconds of one another. Under the inspired and animated ba- lar musical Gypsy signaled that every- Billy, an eternal optimist, happily stays thing would be “Coming up Roses.” Bergen County’s Pro Arte Chorale ton of Conductor and Music Director Plays NJPAC in Feb. aboard with the intention of breaking up NJ and Tom Perrotta – melded superbly with the orchestra, and David Wroe, the WSO assembled a com- Prudential Hall at New Jersey Per- the nuptials and winning Hope. forming Arts Center (NJPAC) provided the temple’s cantor, Martha Novick, suc- fortable program entitled, “Hats Off to Former WF Student For added excitement, a second-rate Perfect Together, Again ceeded in producing the innocent quality Old Broadway.” the glorious setting of the electric night, gangster dubbed “America’s Public En- GARWOOD – The Kenilworth Senior Composes Score which celebrated the 85th season of the of a boy soprano. Maestro Wroe proffered what he called emy Number 13,” Moonface Mullins Citizens Center felt more like a large ~Michael J. Pollack a “sampling menu of sounds from the WESTFIELD — Two decades ago, NJSO and the debut of conductor Jason (Max Lazar), slips aboard disguised as a family reunion on April 2 when Tom Golden Age of Musical Theater.” Matthew Sklar was an Edison Intermedi- Howland. priest and brings along his blonde moll Perrotta walked into the room. Comedy Reigns ate School (EIS) student composing one A composer, musical supervisor and Bonnie (Mia Parfumi). The critically acclaimed, 46-year-old producer, Mr. Howland has conducted on Despite this crazy plot, Darlene White’s author and Academy Award nominee, At ‘Movies in May’ Broadway for 12 years. smart direction, Andrew Monath’s musi- originally from Garwood, held an inti- Making his NJSO debut, Mr. Howland cal precision and choreographer Erica FANWOOD – The local filmmakers mate discussion and book signing for of Fanwood and Scotch Plains were given interspersed bits of his personal history Cenci’s clever dance moves tie the whole some of his biggest fans – friends, family and colorful anecdotes, so that the audi- thing together to make the show float. a chance to shine in May, as the Fanwood and former teachers and classmates from Memorial Library hosted the first night of ence might better know him. ~Susan Myrill Dougherty David Brearley High School. He spoke of losing his first church job, the “Movies in May” The Kenilworth film festival. when he was a teenager, after playing a Comedy Fundraiser Public Library spon- The Work of Westfield rendition of a Guns ’N Roses piece during Conceived four sored the event Artist Barbara Uhr years ago by the di- communion. With that confession, he re- Speeds up Progress through an arrange- moved his jacket, revealing a sketched rectors of the Scotch MOUNTAINSIDE – Gary Whyte of ment with Barnes Plains and Fanwood skull on the back of his vest. Mountainside, since 2001, has hosted and Noble of Clark. ~Susan Myrill Dougherty libraries, “Movies in “comic relief” and has raised more than The bookseller pro- May” began as a March $200,000 to supercharge research at the vided copies of a way for local high University of Pennsylvania to help half-dozen works by school students to Whitney Weldon, the daughter of Mr. Mr. Perrotta – many develop and show- Urinetown Mixes Satire, Whyte’s good friends, former Westfield of which contain fa- case their own films; residents Bill and Hillary Weldon. miliar references to now, however, Parody for Royal Flush Whitney was diagnosed with F.O.P. in the local area – for many locals submit SCOTCH PLAINS – The contempo- 2001. Fibrodysplasia Ossificans purchase. their own works. rary show Urinetown: the Musical, set in Progressiva, or F.O.P., for short, is a In 2006, the nov- Many of the the not-too-distant future, thumbs its nose disorder that causes muscles and other elist, who now lives evening’s laughs at ubiquitous, money-grubbing business- connective tissue to turn into bone, fusing near Boston, re- came from film- men, unscrupulous public officials and joints, eventually causing immobility. ceived an Oscar maker Will Photo Credit: Phil Martin spoofs musical comedy conventions in Mr. Whyte told The Westfield Leader nomination for Best Eisenberg, who pro- “IT’S YOUR WEDDING DAY”...The Wedding Singer, featuring the Tony- the process. and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times, Writing and Best duced three films. nominated score created by former Westfield student Matthew Sklar came to the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School’s “New and much-needed equipment that Adapted Screenplay While his movies New Jersey Performing Arts Center in early February. Merritt David Janes (SPFHS) Director Ed Guinan and Musi- the University of Pennsylvania’s F.O.P. for Little Children, (My Life is Compli- (Robbie Hart), center, and the cast of the The Wedding Singer are featured above. cal Director John Brzozowski, who se- Lab has been able to purchase is due to our the film based on his cated, Sleepover, lected this allegorical lulu of a show, have fundraising efforts, which have also greatly New York Times Top 5) were simply He explained that the unifying trait of of his first songs for a year-end program. done it up royally. contributed to the overall progress in their best-selling novel. Now, he’s the Tony-nominated composer wildly exaggerated the selections was the “marriage of mu- Urinetown, as the droll narrator and discovery of the gene which causes F.O.P.” The Westfield takes on teenager- sic and words.” of the Broadway musical The Wedding character Officer Lockstock (Justin ~Linda B. Condrillo Leader and The Singer, which had a weeklong run at the angst-fueled mur- ~Susan Myrill Dougherty Berger) says, is a mythological place. Scotch Plains- ders, an overeager New Jersey Performing Arts Center Because of a 20-year drought, people April Fanwood Times, in (NJPAC) in Newark in February. male sleepover host Linklater to Direct WF have to pay to “take care of business,” and a telephone interview following the event, and a couple revealing their five celebrity When Mr. Sklar, 35, was introduced to if they are caught trying to relieve them- asked Mr. Perrotta what it was like to be another up-and-coming young composer, Rahway Renaissance crushes, respectively, they were made all Author’s Work selves in the bushes, the police will cart at the Oscars. He was nominated for an the funnier because of their ridiculous- Chad Beguelin, the two “just hit it off and them off to Urinetown, another name for Academy Award for Little Children. WESTFIELD – The New Year began started writing immediately.” Starts with UCPAC ness. with news that director Richard Linklater six feet under. RAHWAY – The Union County Per- Mr. Perrotta said, “It’s such a big pro- After the night ended, Dan Weiss, di- A Scanner Darkly Dazed and Confused The pair continue to write together Songs, one right after the other — duction; the Golden Globes were much ( , ) today and most notably composed the forming Arts Center (UCPAC) is pegged rector of the Fanwood Memorial Library, will direct a film adapted from Westfield upbeat and, at times, sardonic — cas- as the cornerstone to citywide rejuvena- more fun. It was like being at someone’s commented on how the festival had be- Tony-nominated score for The Wedding caded over the audience like Niagara’s wedding, except the guests are Meryl resident author Robert Kaplow’s work. Singer, originally a popular movie star- tion in Rahway, but could not always be come a continual success over the years. mighty water. counted on as a linchpin for such lofty Streep and Jack Nicholson.” “Our first year was a big deal because ring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. ~Susan Myrill Dougherty ~Linda B. Condrillo “In the movie, most of the music is in goals. we were able to set up a forum with the background as a way to evoke an era,” ‘Saturday Mornings’ [Oscar-nominated screenwriter] David Mr. Sklar explained. “In the musical, it’s Magee, who wrote Finding Neverland. used more to tell the story.” Just Got Better We haven’t had anything of that level ~Christie Storms since, but the festival’s continued to be WESTFIELD — In April, film fans extremely popular.” were able to take in Saturday Morning, a ~Eric Nierstedt County Residents movie filmed in Westfield in the fall of 2004. ‘Have the Honor’ Three years later – after being forced to UNION COUNTY – Despite being limit the screen time of Lillo Brancato, Jr. relative neophytes in the film industry, (Bronx Tale), who was charged with sec- Linden residents Jerry Bishop and Bruno ond-degree murder, during the editing Martino believe in their movie and are process – the movie was finally ready for ready to take it to the next level. the film festivals and picked up two awards Speaking to The Westfield Leader and for Best Comedy and Best Editing at The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times on his IndieFest USA in Anaheim, Calif. 47th birthday, Mr. Bishop said The Na- This past April, the film made an ap- ture of Honor would draw from the men’s pearance at Asbury Park’s annual Garden shared-life experiences and 30-year State Film Festival. friendship. Saturday Morning, a comedy in the Not bashful about the project’s poten- Abby Ryan for The Westfield Leader and The Times vein of Groundhog Day, was filmed along Robert Kaplow THEY’RE THE TOP...Westfield High School students, under the direction of Elm and Quimby Streets. Mindowaskin tial, the bald and bespectacled Mr. Bishop Darlene White, perform Cole Porter’s Anything Goes, a rollicking tale aboard the estimated that the movie “will fill the Park also makes appearances, with George S.S. American that features an unusual group of passengers and a comedic series Wendt, Norm to “Cheers” fans, as Harold, Westfield Resident and Author huge void left when ‘The Sopranos’ of happenings. ended.” strolling with Joey Piscopo (the son of The feature film’s script, which has Sandy Erwin, the UCPAC’s executive actor Joe Piscopo), who plays the central circulated to some in the industry, has left director, freely admits that fact. It is why character, Wes Selman. In 2007, Mr. Kaplow celebrated his other producers and actors “floored,” ac- Audiences ‘Get a Kick’ it was rewarding for her to hear the out- Wes’ utopia is filled with a bevy of seventh novel – a satirical account of cording to Mr. Martino. pouring of praise heaped on the facility beautiful girls – the type that he would writers, critics and publishers – titled “They’re calling us,” he emphasized. Out of Anything Goes during a mid-March get-together with never ask out – vying for his affection. “Who’s Killing the Great Writers of While neither man shed much light on WESTFIELD – It’s easy to throw su- theatre backers, Rahway business own- Harold serves as a guardian to Wes, America?” plot details, Mr. Bishop kidded that it perlatives around when a 1934 Cole Por- ers, key players in the city’s redevelop- helping him make the most out of these In addition, Mr. Kaplow heard the wouldn’t exactly be romantic-comedy ma- ter classic like Anything Goes features a ment movement and friends of the center. grand mornings and getting the ‘fantasy good news that an earlier novel – a book terial. stage full of outstanding teens who handle After an extensive capital-improvement world’ to last longer than the flimsy two for young adults titled “Me and Orson Mr. Martino envisioned the film to be themselves equally well in singing, danc- project, the theatre looks better than ever. hours. Welles” – was optioned for film. “an amalgamation of ‘Sopranos,’ ‘The ing and acting. “It’s wonderful being the executive “It’s been a long road for Rob; he’s The author, who came to live in Wire,’ Scarface and Serpico (American The Westfield High School (WHS) director now. It’s been a tough 20 months, really struggled with the editing,” said Westfield artist Shawn McCabe’s Westfield when he was 2, now lives in crime film of the 1970s).” production thrilled the capacity-filled au- trying to keep on people’s minds,” Ms. Mr. Piscopo, who has formed a friendship “bazooka! pop!” Metuchen. “It’s an amalgamation with its own ditorium on a Saturday night in March Erwin said. with Mr. Greenberg. “It’s a great little His writings don’t journey far from his twist,” he added. “It could involve some and rightly so. In 2006, the County of Union pur- film. It’s a great story. It’s nice to see Rob hometown, as Westfield has a place in all pretty big people, and there’s talk of a From the first scene, staged as New chased the historic site, located at 1601 getting his accolades.” Choral Art Society of his books, except “Who’s Killing the series.” York’s Cloud Room Bar, to the show’s Irving Street, and oversaw the effort to ~Christina M. Hinke Great Writers of America?” ~Michael J. Pollack setting — aboard the luxurious ocean- revive it. A bulk of the work, including Offers Inspiring Finale “Westfield is, for me, an emotional crossing ship, the S.S. American cruise the restoration of the interior’s ornate May focal point,” he said. Passion Scorches WSO liner — it’s all smooth sailing. plasterwork and the façade, had been RAHWAY — The New Jersey Choral “Me and Orson Welles” surrounds the The storyline revolves around Wall completed decades ago. This time around, WSO Captures Jewish Art Society performed a revue of some of adolescent angst of 17-year-old Richard Audience at Concert the opera’s most revered passages, in- cluding George Gershwin’s Porgy and Samuels played against the backdrop of David Samsky for The Leader/ Times Spirit on Israel’s 60th WESTFIELD — With a sweet start Bess, at a mid-May concert at the Union Broadway’s Mercury Theatre and Orson WESTFIELD – Music that spanned Welles’ 1937 debut production of Julius and a passionate finish, the Westfield County Performing Arts Center in Caesar Symphony Orchestra accomplished what from Israel’s inception to its modern Rahway. . masters enlivened spirits at Temple Update: Filming has completed, and it set out to do during its February 9 The two-hour season finale included concert at The Presbyterian Church in Emanu-El for a celebration of “Israel at Randall Thompson’s “Frostiana” and the movie is set for release in 2009. 60.” The Westfield Symphony Orchestra ~Marylou Morano Westfield – to entrance its audience with “Birthday Madrigals” by John Rutter. melodies and movements of love. (WSO) and the temple jointly presented The Choral Art Society’s musical di- Alumni Return For “¡CON AMOR DESDE ESPAÑA! – the program, which referenced the struggle rector, James Little, and accompanist A Valentine’s Day Celebration” began to not only forge a Jewish identity but to Mary Beth Fall presided over the two- Grant School’s 60th with Rimski-Korskov’s “Capriccio establish a culture unto itself. part concert, which was facilitated with Espanol,” a truly tender piece that spot- While acknowledging the ever-present WESTFIELD — On opening night of the collaboration of the 25-piece Choral lighted vibrant Spanish themes in five danger Israel faces, Asaf Shariv, the con- Art Society Orchestra. Ghost Writer, this year’s Washington festive movements. With each movement, sul general of the State of Israel, said, in (formerly Grant) School show, alumni The marvelous acoustics in the land- the orchestra reflected energetic and rous- the spirit of the event, “I know we have mark and former movie theatre, located could be spotted not only in the audience ing dances that seemed to put the audi- problems…but today is a day of celebra- but on stage for a special “alumni num- in the new arts district of downtown ence in the mood for love. tion.” Rahway, contributed to a most memo- ber” directed by alumnus Bruce Vasel. Guitarist Mattias Jacobsson’s interpre- After watching a film excerpt from Tony Cook wrote the number into the rable evening of timeless music. tation of “Allegro con spirito,” “Adagio” Pillar of Fire, highlighting what it was ~Sam Juliano script as a way to celebrate the show’s and “Allegro gentile” brought tears to “to be a free nation in our own land,” 60th anniversary. many eyes. WSO Conductor David Wroe struck up For more, The audience reacted enthusiastically ~Michelle H. LePoidevin the orchestra for Bernstein’s Chichester Ghost Writer BELIEVING IN MIRACLES...The Westfield Symphony Orchestra and Temple to , obviously enjoying its Emanu-El presented a rousing evening of music to celebrate “Israel at 60.” Psalms. see Goleader.com