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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, February 5, 2009 OUR 119th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 06-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Westfield Board of Ed. Votes 8-1 to Redistrict; Final Vote on Feb. 24 By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Ms. Dolan’s continuation of her pre- publicly, and they wanted to have ac- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader sentation from the last meeting – de- cess to her data; many thought she WESTFIELD — The Westfield livering a speech that concluded with should not redistrict altogether. Board of Education voted 8-1 for a standing ovation from parents in a Breaking up their children’s friend- redistricting the intermediate schools packed Edison Intermediate School ships and, in some cases, siblings by on first reading Tuesday night after auditorium. dividing a neighborhood within the hearing about four hours of com- “I plea to you to not do what is Washington School District is not an ments and questions from parents who presented as a Board of Ed done deal,” option for the parents who voiced were ardently against the plan pre- she said. “Put your children in their their opposition on Tuesday. Parents sented by Superintendent of Schools children’s shoes,” she asked of the said this is not a north side or south Margaret Dolan. board. “Roosevelt could accommo- side issue. Anne Riegel was the sole board date my graduating class of 851; One parent, Margery Brenna, said member to vote against the plan. The surely, we can figure out a way for a she has two children in the intermedi- board will meet again on Tuesday, class of 500,” she concluded. ate school, and one has said he would February 24, to vote on the second Overall, parents said they felt as if choose to go with his friends, leaving reading of the plan, which is the final the board had already made its deci- his brother behind, which has caused vote. sion before hearing them out; they strife between siblings. Westfield Town Council member wanted to see a series of other options Jean Harrington said her daughter Vicki Kimmins started the comment Ms. Dolan had considered prior to the is in the zone and would have to section of the meeting – held after singular plan she put forth to the board attend Edison, but none of her best friends are and would move on to Roosevelt Intermediate School. At the end of the night, some par- ents said they would rather have a class size of 29 than redistrict. The district’s recommendation is to have an average maximum of 25 students per class. Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader Marie Constantino brought up the KEEP KIDS TOGETHER…Westfield Town Councilwomen Vicki Kimmins, center, receives a standing ovation from logistics of getting kids to school and parents after she gave her speech Tuesday night in opposition to the Westfield Board of Education’s plan to redistrict a picking them up after school. “There portion of the graduating class of Washington Elementary School kids to Edison Intermediate School. Westfield High School is no way I can go pick her (daughter) student Allie Tunis, standing at left, also spoke, supporting to keep the kids together. Afterwards, the BOE voted to proceed up [at Edison] and then make it back with the redistricting in first reading. The final vote on the matter is scheduled for February 24. to Washington School by 3:05” p.m. to pick up her other child, she said, noting the traffic of all the other RVSA Assessment Rises; schools in and out of town getting out then. “We don’t have the large network to consider carpooling,” she said, WF Discusses Direct Billing because the redistricting plan calls By MICHAEL J. POLLACK that its 2009 assessment would The Westfield Board of Education Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK… Union County Manager George Devanney has for only some of the students to shift amount to $3.8 million, up from $3.3 (BOE) does not pay sewer fees, but proposed closing the Oak Ridge Golf Course in Clark as part of budget cuts in the schools and not all. WESTFIELD – First Ward Coun- million in 2008. even if that changed, Mr. Caruana 2009 executive budget presented to the Board of Chosen Freeholders. Pictured Ms. Dolan broke down her number cilman Sal Caruana on Tuesday, Janu- Mr. Caruana said the 2009 figure was wary of the consequence, rea- above is the clubhouse at the golf course. of students heading to Edison in the ary 27 gave an update on the town’s marks a “plateau,” and he expects the soning that the board could simply fall. She said 21 Washington School Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority assessment to “trend downwards in offset the expenditure by increasing students would head to Edison, and (RVSA) assessment and advised the near future.” school taxes. Golfers Tell Freeholders 12 from the north side would go there against changing how Westfield What began as a projected $85- “It’d be a wash... There’d be no net for the special education or gifted and charges for the expense. million plant upgrade and expansion benefit for the Westfield taxpayer to talented programs, et al., whereas Meeting last month with former for the authority, Mr. Caruana said, assess the BOE,” Mr. Caruana said. To Keep Oak Ridge Open previously, she said 33 students would Westfield Mayor Allen Chin, the ultimately, has become a “massive” If county property were one day By PAUL J. PEYTON neering firm in Cranford, to design a head to Edison from Washington. town’s RVSA representative, and $340-million project once the inter- assessed, a potential tax increase could Specially Written for The Westfield Leader practice facility and driving range at “The difference between 21 and 33 RVSA Executive Director Mike est is paid back by 2035. be mitigated because the cost would ELIZABETH — Union County Galloping Hill. The board also is too hard to ignore,” said a parent Brinker, the finance committee Last year, the RVSA, under pres- spread throughout the other towns in golfers showed up in force at awarded a $50,000 one-year contract from Harding Street. She also said learned that while the RVSA’s oper- sure to use its surplus to lower assess- the county. Thursday’s Board of Chosen Free- to Decotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole & she felt the plan is not a long-term ating budget is down $75,000, the ments, contributed $755,000 of its Fourth Ward Councilman Tom holders meeting to oppose the clos- Wisler, LLP, of Teaneck to provide solution. “bad news is that the debt service is surplus to help defray the town’s $3.3 Bigosinski asked if a direct billing ing of the Oak Ridge Golf Course in legal services “in connection with Ms. Dolan’s plan also stated new peaking this year,” according to Mr. million overall hit. In the end, system were instituted, and the bill Clark, one of three courses operated golf course operations and develop- concepts of investigating adding an Caruana. Westfield paid roughly $2.5 million. was collected by Westfield, would it by the county. The closing of Oak ment.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 As a result, the town was advised In 2009, the RVSA’s contribution create an “administrative burden?” Ridge and the loss of holes to build a In announcing his proposal, Mr. will drop to $265,000, with the town According to Mr. Caruana, relaying new driving range at Galloping Hill Devanney emphasized that, “This land footing the remainder – $3.59 million. Mr. Chin’s message, Clark’s change Golf Course in Kenilworth would (Oak Ridge) will remain open space” DWC Director Reports RVSA’s member municipalities, did not cause a spike in administrative result in a combined net loss of 27 and may be considered for develop- such as Westfield, pay “user charges,” work or added personnel. holes of golf, county officials said. ment as a privately operated golf fa- which are determined through a for- Town Administrator Jim Gildea County Manager George Devanney cility in the future. High Town-Occupancy Rate mula based on use of the system. cautioned that Clark has a large in- said he proposed the closing of Oak Freeholder Chairman Alexander By WAYNE BAKER she had traveled to Red Bank last In 2006, Clark created a sanitary dustrial property base, “which was Ridge due to a $400,000 deficit run at Mirabella said the county must close Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Tuesday to attend their version of a sewer utility, and the township now paying much less than their fair share,” the course last year. He said the clo- the gap in budget deficits at the golf WESTFIELD — Occupancy rates program of this type. She estimated directly bills its users, no longer bud- from which to pull. More than 93 sure would save the county $740,000. courses. In 2007, the three courses in Westfield remain high, Downtown that there were 700 to 1,000 attendees geting for the item and taxing residents. percent of Westfield’s tax base is from He said the county is also consider- operated in the red by over $1 million. Westfield Corporation (DWC) Ex- in the Count Basie Theater. The event Roselle employs a similar system. residential properties. Clark’s indus- ing privatizing the clubhouses at Ash “We feel there is plenty of room for ecutive Director Sherry Cronin re- included a panel discussion with rep- Mr. Caruana was not in favor of trial base “allowed them to spread the Brook Golf Course in Scotch Plains golf in Union County at the facilities ported at Thursday’s annual DWC resentatives from the state, the mayor, Westfield adopting a similar system. cost around... The ability for us to do and Galloping Hill to better manage that are not fully utilized,” Mr. reorganization meeting. River Center (their equivalent to the Currently, nonprofit organizations, that is extremely low,” Mr. Gildea those facilities. Mirabella said. Mrs. Cronin reported that the retail DWC), locally-based builder K. boards of education and houses of said. “We believe we can turn the golf Allan Schimkowitz of Cranford, a occupancy rate in downtown is at 95 Hovnanian, and the members of the worship, which all pay gas and elec- Mr. Gildea said the town needs to operations into a profit center,” Mr. frequent golfer at Oak Ridge, said percent. She said although several Monmouth County Board of Chosen tric bills, do not currently share in the analyze what tax-exempt properties Devanney said. “It (Oak Ridge clos- although the county states the facility stores are currently vacant, the occu- Freeholders. sewer costs. were using water before making a ing and privatizing golf clubhouses) lost revenue in 2008, it did not take pancy rate, based on a square footage The DWC Board of Directors con- In the future, Mr. Caruana expects change. wasn’t something we did haphaz- into consideration that the course was basis, is still less than double the tinued to press the town council for a policy discussion on the possibility If Westfield residents were billed ardly.” closed for six months “due to a lack of typical 3 percent vacancy rate. temporary relief from enforcement of allocating sewer costs to some, if directly, Mr. Caruana explained that He said in crafting the proposed maintenance.” Mrs. Cronin also reported that of- of some aspects of the town’s sign not all, very large nonprofit users. 90 percent of homes would use less $449.3-million county executive bud- “I think you are jumping the gun,” fice space in the downtown is 94 ordinance, notably requesting a tem- County government-owned prop- than 300 gallons of water a day, lead- get, county officials “did not look for Mr. Schimkowitz said. “Five hun- percent occupied, though, she said porary suspension of the law prohib- erties, such as the Ralph Froehlich ing to a $300 charge per year. one revenue stream or area to balance dred thousand people in Union County that due to lack of a formal reporting iting sidewalk signs. Town Adminis- Public Safety Building on North Av- A sliding-scale methodology would the budget.” Mr. Devanney said lay- and you’re telling us [the county] process there is a chance that the trator Jim Gildea, a non-voting mem- enue, under current law, are treated apply, correlating a home’s cost with offs are also being looked at to reduce can’t support three public golf actual occupancy rate is lower. ber of the DWC, said the town was like nonprofits and are exempt from the amount of water used. expenses, although the full extent of courses?” Some of the recent stores to close not aggressively enforcing the ordi- sewer charges. Ultimately, Mr. Caruana said the job losses is not known at this time. Freeholder Angel Estrada, who its doors include Cosi and Tarpley nance, though the town has been re- Mr. Caruana said it would only direct billing would only result in “We started looking at the golf busi- chaired the board last year, said the Jewelers. These are added to the sponding to complaints. make sense to direct bill if the exemp- “nominal savings” for Westfield tax- ness as a business,” since last year’s county is “in a dilemma” and “subsi- Merrill Lynch space on South Av- In discussing the current economic tion were lifted from entities such as payers. budget process, Mr. Devanney said. dizing golfing” in the county to offset enue, Wachovia Bank and Bombay climate, Mr. Gildea said the historic county government. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 He said the golf courses lost a com- losses at the courses. He described sites, and Perla. trend of 75,000 parking transactions bined $700,000 in 2008, after regis- the closing of Oak Ridge as “an at- The Little Treasures space had been monthly had dropped to about 71,000 tering a $1.2-million loss in 2007. tempt to stop the bleeding.” occupied on a temporary basis but is in September. He also said data on The freeholders awarded a “I don’t believe Union County is now vacant. Recent openings of Ana December would lack the free park- $170,000 contract to Harbor Con- looking to get out of the golf busi- Beall’s Tea Room, The Couture Ex- ing period, so year-to-year compari- sultants, an architecture and engi- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 change, Gabi’s Sushi and Noodles, sons would be impossible. Staples and Papa John’s pizza helped Board member Alan DeRose com- to keep the vacancy rate low, she said. mented that “it’s really cold, at 15 Mrs. Cronin also said most of the degrees, people are not walking larger retail spaces in town are occu- around.” Mr. Gildea commented that pied. Mrs. Cronin also revealed that Parking Lot 1, between Elm and Pros- the Washington Mutual Bank on Elm pect Streets, is jammed for a two- Street wouldclose in mid-March. Mrs. hour period daily during lunchtime. Cronin also revealed that Five Guys At the reorganization meeting, the Burgers and Fries would occupy the board reappointed Dominick Verdic new building being constructed next as board chairman, Lee Hale as trea- to G.O. Keller’s Cleaners on East surer and Lisa Bertone as secretary. It Broad Street. was announced that a new vice-chair- A new advertising campaign is be- man position would be created soon. ing rolled out by the DWC, intended The 2009 meeting schedule was

to reduce the impact of the economic also announced, with meetings sched- Wayne Baker for The Westfield Leader downturn. It begins with what Mrs. uled for Mondays, February 23, FLOW BEGINS… Raw sewage rushes into the Rahway Valley Sewerage Author- Cronin described as the “love cam- March 30, April 27, May 18, June 22, ity headworks upon coming into operation. The enlarged plant is designed to to paign,” and continues past Valentine’s July 27, September 21, October 19, process up to 105 million gallons of sewage daily. Day with a new tagline, “Westfield – November 16, and December 14. Susan Cook for The Westfield Leader PAGE INDEX HERE’S THE STORY...Washington School’s show in Westfield featured a A Great Place to Be.” The sub-theme There will be no meeting in August. will be “shop local, dine often.” Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. and are Regional ...... 2-3, 16 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-17 cameo by “The Brady Bunch.” Pictured, clockwise from lower left, are Jackie Editorial ...... 4-5, 16 Education ...... 9, 19 Classifieds .... 17 Samuels-Jaffee, Jen Schlidge, Lani Lipkind, Ralph Venturino (writer), Coral Mrs. Cronin, in describing her con- held in the DWC meeting room at Venturino and Erin Pettit. See the article on page 22. cept of an economic summit, said that 105 Elm Street. Community ... 6-8, 19 Sports ...... 11-15 A&E ...... 20-22 Page 10 Thursday, February 5, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Residents Concerned About POLICE BLOTTER Runoff on WF Subdivision By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Mr. Watson did not know. Mr. Wilt Westfield stance and drug paraphernalia. Andrew Specially Written for The Westfield Leader pointed out that trees would not survive in Monday, January 26, police officers V. Chretien, 21, of Mountainside was WESTFIELD — About 10 residents a filled area in the amounts proposed. responded to an alarm at a Watchung arrested and charged possession of sus- came out to the Westfield Planning Board Jeff Cadoff, the engineer for the appli- Fork residence, where they found the pected marijuana and Akeem E. Noray, meeting on Monday to question the po- cant, said the highest the fill would get front door had been forcibly opened. A 18, of Westfield was arrested and charged tential water runoff that would occur from above the land now is three to five feet, check of the residence uncovered the theft with possession of drug paraphernalia. the property at 1053 Prospect Street in the saying the total of eight feet fill includes of approximately $8,000 worth of jew- Both were transported to headquarters Brightwood Park section should the prop- the amount that would fill the wetlands. elry from the master bedroom. No one where they were processed and released. erty owner subdivide the lot, Chris McAloon, town was at home at the time the burglary Scotch Plains build three new single-fam- engineer, said he disagreed occurred. Tuesday, January 27, a resident of ily homes, and fill in the with that statement saying Tuesday, January 27, Effi Protogiannis, Cooper Road reported that someone dam- wetlands in the rear and the it would be closer to at least 54, of Westfield was arrested at Westfield aged her mailbox, which was valued at property to raise ot above six feet. police headquarters on two outstanding $75. its current grade elevation. Mr. Newell called the Westfield traffic warrants with total bail Wednesday, January 28, police inves- The New Jersey Depart- plan a “large platform” and of $134. She was processed and released tigated a hit-and-run accident, which oc- ment of Environmental Pro- said, “You still haven’t jus- after posting bail. curred in a Route 22 parking lot. Accord- Wayne Baker for The Westfield Leader tection (NJDEP) had ap- tified raising the property Tuesday, January 27, Kyle Harvin, 32, ing to police, an unknown motor vehicle DWC NEW YEAR...At last week’s reorganization meeting, board members of the proved the owner to fill the so high.” of Westfield was arrested at Rahway struck the victim’s vehicle, which was Downtown Westfield Corporation pose for the camera. Pictured, from left, front wetlands, which total 0.23 “You would typically put Avenue and West Broad Street on an legally parked, causing damage to the row: Diane Barabas, executive director Sherry Cronin and board secretary Lisa acres, said James Watson, a house above the street active no-bail Union County Sheriff’s rear of the vehicle. Bertone; back row: Andy Wasserman, Alan DeRose, treasurer Lee Hale, chair- planner for the applicant otherwise water runs in the warrant. He was transported to police Thursday, January 29, Nasia Delon, man Dominick Verdic, Jamie Chavez, Town Administrator James Gildea, and Mark Angelo. house,” Mr. Cadoff re- headquarters, processed and turned over 36, of Scotch Plains was arrested on an Councilman Frank Arena. The applicant is seeking Jeff Cadoff sponded. to the Union County Sheriff’s Office. outstanding warrant after a motor vehicle a variance in a R-16 zone The board also asked Wednesday, January 28, James Fischer, stop. She was processed and released. for lot width where 90 feet is required and how large the homes would be. Mr. Cadoff 51, of Westfield was arrested on the 100 Thursday, January 29, a resident of 89.56 is proposed for each lot. Currently, said the plan presented to the NJDEP was block of Vernon Terrace for alleged pos- Beverly Avenue reported that someone School Redistricting one vacant home sits on the site. Arthur just a standard plan and the plan showed session of drug paraphernalia and on two entered his motor vehicle and removed a a home measuring 1,995 square feet, but outstanding warrants for contempt of GPS system valued at approximately CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Attenasio is the attorney representing the applicant. that the applicant may change the size court. The warrants included one from $320. early or late bus and offering Wash- Parents had asked the board to post- Mr. Watson said the NJDEP sent an without going back to the NJDEP for Cranford, for $1,000, and one from Union, Friday, January 30, a student at Union ington School parents not in the des- pone the vote so it could consider approval letter dated July 7, 2008, and approval because the NJDEP is only con- for $250. Catholic High School reported that some- ignated zone for redistricting to re- everything heard at the meeting. Ms. also sent notices to the residents within cerned with the wetlands disturbance. Fischer was released with a summons one punctured the tires of his motor ve- quest to place their child at Edison. Leiz moved to make a vote as planned. 200 feet of the property. Mr. Watson said The town ordinance allows a maximum on the drug paraphernalia charge and hicle while it was parked in the school She also said she spoke to the princi- Vice President Julia Walker said they the NJDEP deemed the wetlands isolated footprint of 3,600 square feet and a maxi- turned over to the Cranford Police De- parking lot. and marked the wetlands as an intermedi- mum height of 35 feet, the board said. partment in lieu of bail on the outstanding Saturday, January 31, a resident of pal and they could work it so there are could not postpone it for too long warrant. Farley Avenue reported that someone a few of Washington students in each because preliminary budgets need to ate Wetland Resource Value Classifica- Mr. McAloon asked the applicant to tion. Wetlands are classified as excep- come back with revised plans to show Wednesday, January 28, Anthony entered his motor vehicle and removed class. be in by Tuesday, March 17, and they tional, intermediate, or ordinary. drainage plans, which would minimize or Rosei, 21, of Cranford was arrested on an approximately $1,000 worth of tools. Tuesday afternoon Executive would need to prepare the budget According to a citizens guide for wet- eliminate any increased runoff to adjoin- outstanding Watchung warrant for con- Fanwood County Superintendent Carmen beforehand and consider any changes lands provided online by Stony Brook ing properties. He also said the owner must tempt of court after a motor vehicle stop Saturday, January 31, William D. Grant, Centuolo returned a phone call from that may occur with the decision on Millstone Watershed Association, the not bring anymore fill to the site, as the at West South Avenue and Hort Street. 34, of Jersey City was arrested on outstand- last week to The Westfield Leader as redistricting. state currently does not require wetland owner already began filling the wetland. He was released after posting $240 bail. ing warrants out of Jersey City and Newark the newspaper inquired about Ms. Westfield High School student Allie compensation when disturbance is less The case will reconvene at the next Wednesday, January 28, Raymond after a motor vehicle stop. He was pro- Dolan’s earlier proposal she told the Tunis spoke to the board, saying she than one acre of wetland. meeting on Monday, March 2. The resi- Moore, 27, of Plainfield was arrested on cessed and turned over to the Jersey City However the association says, “filling dents are having an attorney, James Flynn, charges of possession of less than 50 grams Police Department. newspaper she discussed with Ms. attended Washington and that middle of suspected marijuana and hindering ap- Sunday, February 1, Bruce A. Merkler, Centuolo, who Ms. Dolan said she school is an awkward time and a period wetlands less than one acre in size, ac- represent them and will possibly have an counted for the greatest wetland loss” in expert witness testify. prehension for allegedly giving police a 52, of Westfield was arrested and charged told her she “was concerned with the when a child first gets to experience the state. The board also approved an applica- false name, and on outstanding warrants with driving under the influence (DUI). safety of students crossing some ma- some “independence.” She said a part Wetlands, among other things, store tion by Michael, Antonio and Joseph for contempt of court from Plainfield, with According to police, authorities received jor streets, and she thought it was not of the social aspect of Roosevelt is floodwaters, filter pollutants, control ero- Isolda of 623 Cumberland Street for a total bail of $2,415, Bridgewater, with bail a call about an erratic driver and found a good option.” “walking home through the downtown.” sion, and provide wildlife habitat. minor subdivision to demolish the single- of $148, and Green Brook, with bail of Merkler on South Avenue. He backed up Ms. Centuolo said she does not She said “Edison is too far away to take The residents questioning the applica- family home and subdivide into two lots. $280. his car, hitting a guardrail, and then drove approve or disapprove redistricting part in this rite of passage.” tion are concerned with the water runoff The property already has a pre-existing Moore was arrested after a motor vehicle it forward, hitting a guardrail again, po- proposals unless there was a racial She said students meet people once this wetlands and the property is non-conforming front yard setback of stop on the 2000 block of South Avenue in lice said. When officers tried to appre- filled. The residents said currently there 13.25 feet, where 40 feet minimum or an Scotch Plains. He was turned over to the hend him he proceeded to drive on the imbalance. “Redistricting is a local through extracurricular activities and Plainfield Police Department after being sidewalk, taking out the traffic light at prerogative,” she said. “She didn’t clubs, not the events the board has is always water on the property. average of 26.32 feet is required. Alan Ramussen of 1050 Prospect Street, Attorney Bill Butler said his client plans released on his own recognizance with sum- South Avenue and Hetfield Street, police present a plan to me. It was a conver- lined up for kids to get acclimated. who lives across the street from the appli- to knock down the house within the next monses by the Westfield Police Depart- said. Merkler was processed and trans- sation we had in my office,” she said. She called the amount of students cant, said the wetlands are not isolated 90 days. The board requested that he ment. ported to Muhlenberg Hospital for evalu- “She asked me which crossing areas who get redistricted from Washing- water. “How is it isolated?” he asked. Mr. submit plans to the architectural review Thursday, January 29, Salvador ation. were dangerous.” ton to Edison a “super minority.” Watson said the NJDEP conducted field board and the site plan review committee. Sepulveda, 42, of Perth Amboy was ar- Tuesday, February 3, Sasha R. Taylor, Ms. Centuolo suggested she ask Steve Whittle, whose son, Jason, is checks. rested at the Middlesex County Adult 22, of Plainfield was arrested on an out- the police chief in Westfield which he affected by the plan to redistrict, said Mr. Watson said the plan is to fill more Correctional Center on an outstanding standing warrant out of Plainfield after a considers dangerous. he struggles to understand the than the wetlands to “make the grades Westfield warrant for contempt of court field investigation on the 200 block of work” so the backyard is flat and also to for $500. He was held pending a court LaGrande Avenue. She was processed Sean Riley, a parent, had also superintendent’s decision “when I appearance. and released. brought this up and said he had met think of my son waiting for a bus have water flow away from the house. He WF Council proposed two grading ideas: one where a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Thursday, January 29, Kenneth Rob- Tuesday, February 3, Janay S. Brown, with Ms. Centuolo Tuesday afternoon alone while 20 kids walk to school grade would slope downward from the erts, 21, and Michael Philips, 29, both of 19, of Plainfield was arrested on an out- and she told him she would come to a together.” rear of the actual home to the street and “From an equity principle, it’s not Plainfield, were arrested on the 400 block standing warrant out of South Plainfield board meeting to clarify her meeting Board member Richard Solomon the second solution being sloped from the going to really accomplish a lot,” he of East Broad Street pursuant to Superior after a field investigation on the 200 block with Ms. Dolan, but she said it was said, “Very honestly, the numbers rear lot line to the front and adding a said. Court no-bail warrants issued on behalf of LaGrande Avenue. She was processed inappropriate to show up without an work. I’m sorry to put it so bluntly.” retaining wall at the back of the property. The only way the direct-billing of the State of New Jersey Intensive Su- and released. invitation from the board. “Our best interest is the kids,” he The property’s rear yard abuts the back- pervision Program. Both men later were system becomes beneficial, he said, turned over to the Union County Sheriff’s Animal-Control Fees He said to the board, “I don’t know subsequently said. yard of homes on Fair Hill Drive and were if the formula “went after” high- how you can make a decision without He said the rooms at Roosevelt are Woodmere Drive. Office pending commitment to the Union Set to Increase $3,000 Those owners are concerned the runoff end commercial users and took into County jail. There also was an outstand- knowing about the preferred plan.” He too small to accommodate larger class account assessing nonprofits. By MICHAEL J. POLLACK would, in effect, flood their backyard, ing North Arlington warrant for Philips Specially Written for The Westfield Leader called it “improper” and “unethical.” sizes and stated the school cannot flood their basements and infiltrate their After the January 27 meetung, Mr. for contempt of court, with $1,080 bail, as Board President Ginny Leiz said a accommodate 849 students, which is homes’ foundations. Caruana said this is the wrong finan- a detainer. WESTFIELD – The Westfield Town committee had met over multiple the projected number of students at Board member Robert Newell asked cial environment in which to first Thursday, January 29, Michele Morese, Council approved a $73,000 contract with meetings and heard many proposals. Roosevelt in 2013 if redistricting did Mr. Waston, “Why are you elevating the introduce assessments to religious and 39, of Westfield was arrested after a mo- the Associated Humane Societies, Tues- Mr. Riley asked to know the details. not occur. house so high?” non-profit institutions. tor vehicle stop at South Avenue and day night, to provide animal-control ser- She said she would not discuss it. He He said even though the board re- “It would be down in a hole,” responded Boulevard on two outstanding Westfield vices. “There are more reasons against warrants for contempt of court, with total Every town is obligated to have ani- asked why. She said, “It’s committee cently spent more than $3 million to Mr. Watson. [direct billing] than for it,” he said. Mr. Newell said that changing the grade bail of $144. She was released after post- mal-control services. In Westfield’s case, business.” enlarge the cafeteria and the library The conversation dovetailed a mat- ing bail. currently, there is only one entity in the “Why can’t we know that?” he and redo the hallways, they are still too elevation might introduce water drainage issues to the properties on the side lots ter discussed earlier in the meeting. Friday, January 30, Bruce M. Bovee, area to perform such services, and the asked. small. “This is stuff that has been and make the property five feet higher Westfield Community Players, the 49, of Plainfield was arrested in the area costs continue to rise; this year, the fee is Ms. Dolan said that the area she discussed since 2001,” he stated. He than the neighboring side lot. town’s theater organization, is plac- of Mountain Avenue and Driftway Place up $3,000 from 2008. However, “only had referred to that was in walking said redistricting was the “last resort.” Board Chairman Vince Wilt said, “Ev- ing new stairs at its North Avenue on an outstanding Fanwood warrant for five years ago, it was $25,000,” accord- distance to Edison was not much of a ery time I drive up there, there is a lot of location. The group had requested contempt of court. He was transported to ing to Town Administrator Jim Gildea. “mystery.” MS Schools Closed for water on that property.” that the town waive the $535 applica- Westfield police headquarters, processed Responsible for pick-up of stray do- George Mancino of Union Street, Mr. Watson responded saying the pitch and released after posting $500 bail. mestic animals as well as injured and ill tion fee and the $1,500 escrow due to Sunday, February 1, Walter Enquist, wildlife, Associated Humane covers the an attorney, asked, “What other neigh- Mid-Winter Recess in the rear would alleviate the problem by the Players’ nonprofit status. moving water toward the street and the 29, of Cranford was arrested in the area of municipalities of Fanwood, Garwood, borhoods were considered?” He said MOUNTAINSIDE – The According to Mr. Gildea, in the West South Avenue and Boulevard on Mountainside, Roselle Park, Springfield the board “was inviting litigation” by Mountainside School District an- gutter. He said the closest stormwater drain is about 1,200 feet away from the property. past, the town has waived the applica- two outstanding warrants from Cranford and Westfield. New Providence utilizes not disclosing this information. nounced that Beechwood School and John Crawford of 39 Fair Hill Drive said, tion fee for groups of a similar ilk, but for contempt of court, with total bail of the services of St. Hubert’s, but they do Anita Fitzpatrick of Manitou Circle Deerfield School will be closed on “Now I’m on top of a hill. If you put eight it has never done so with the escrow. $182. He was arrested after a motor ve- not reach the Westfield area. asked why it is currently “accept- Friday, February 13, Monday, Febru- feet of fill, I’m no longer on top of the hill.” Town Attorney Robert Cockren said hicle stop that initiated when a random The matter had arisen last week when able” for kids to cross East Broad ary 16, and Tuesday, February 17, for Walter Rimkus of 990 Woodmere Drive during his tenure in Westfield he does license plate inquiry indicated the regis- Fourth Ward Councilman Jim Foerst ques- Street at the intersections of Spring- President’s Day and its mid-winter said, “I never saw my backyard dry,” not recall a request such as this. tered owner of the vehicle Enquist was tioned the expenditure, saying, “This is a field Avenue and Gallows Hill Road recess. Additionally, the 2009-2010 saying a “stream goes through the area.” operating had outstanding warrants. huge budget item...it seems way overpriced.” Fourth Ward Councilman Jim Enquist was identified as the owner of the Mr. Gildea explained that currently, without a crossing guard, but it is school district calendar will be sent He also said his backyard is wooded. Foerst said he was “worried about Nancy Leonard of Woodmere Drive vehicle and the warrants were confirmed. “Associated Humane is the only game in “unsafe” for children attending home with students in their folders on setting a bad precedent” if the town He was transported to Westfield police town.” Edison to cross at similarly busy roads. Friday, February 6. asked the number of trees that would be removed as a result of the subdivision and did waive the escrow. headquarters, where he was processed He said he met last month with repre- filling. She said there are many trees that The town, before making a formal and released after posting bail. sentatives from Harbor Consultants of are around 30 feet in diameter there and decision, will determine if other Mountainside Cranford, who have been hired by Union those size trees help to drain the water. nonprofits had similar fees waived. Tuesday, January 27, a resident of County to research and design a new Meeting House Lane reported that two animal facility in Union County; right women entered her home posing as reli- now, Springfield is the proposed loca- gious zealots requesting to speak to her tion. grandmother. According to police, the According to Mr. Gildea, the project is Oak Ridge Golf homeowner let the women in because at least two years away, but once com- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 they acted as if they knew her grand- plete, “it could really benefit us because ness,” Mr. Estrada said. impact those golf leagues that play mother. When the husband of the home- we can get away from Associated Lavinia Ruby of Cranford said se- the course. Mr. Mirabella said “in all owner became suspicious of the women Humane...Their costs are going up, and likelihood” the leagues would be ac- he asked the women to leave, which they their services aren’t matching that, and nior citizens frequent Oak Ridge be- did without incident. they know it.” cause they find Galloping Hill too commodated by the other two courses. A letter addressed to the homeowners’ In a September 2007 issue of The hilly and Ash Brook in Scotch Plains Springfield resident Jackie grandmother was on top of the mail, which Westfield Leader, Union County Sheriff too large an area to golf. Wasserman, president of the women’s was in the mailbox at the time of the Ralph Froehlich said he wanted to see the “Anything the county can do to golf association at Oak Ridge, ques- incident, police said. county take over animal-control services save Oak Ridge I’d really appreciate tioned why new golf equipment was Thursday, January 29, a resident of for municipalities and pointed to a feasi- it,” Ms. Ruby said. purchased for Oak Ridge if the county Route 22 East reported that an individual bility study performed on the matter. He Ellis Elster of Plainfield said he intended to close the facility. described as a large, white male was said a county program would focus on plays an average of once a week at In other business, a group of resi- witnessed climbing over a fence and seen animal control as well as education on dents approached the board to look approaching his neighbors’ house. Ac- how to properly care for animals. Oak Ridge. “That’s a good senior cording to police, when he turned on his The town held two public hearings on course. I don’t know why you want to into acquiring land at the intersection outside lights, the suspect climbed back ordinances that passed unanimously. One, close it. It is being well used.” of Morris and North Avenues in over the fence and ran away. Boot prints dealing with conservation center charges, He suggested that the county mar- Union. A TD Bank is proposed for the were found at the scene heading in both sets yearly decal permit fees at $65 per ket the course better, as well as issue site, located next to the Liberty Hall directions, which were photographed for vehicle and one-trip passes at $20. Those coupons to attract more golfers dur- Museum. evidence, police said. figures are up from $55 and $15, respec- Save even more than before with Allstate. ing the week when the course is not as Mr. Devanney said the county Friday, January 30, Robert Giglio, 56, tively. The ordinance had to be redrafted fully utilized. would be interested in acquiring the of Piscataway was arrested and charged after Town Attorney Robert Cockren Cranford resident Judy Winter parcel for county parkland should the with possession of marijuana after a mo- agreed with a resident that “some ambi- deal between Kean University/Kean tor vehicle stop on Route 22. He was guity” previously existed. Drivers who switched to Allstate saved an questioned why the county needs “an- pulled over for failure to stop for a red The other ordinance calls for the instal- average of $353 a year. So when you’re other driving range.” Mr. Devanney Foundation and TD Bank fall through. signal at which time officers smelled the lation of a stop sign on John Street at the said the driving range proposed at He told the residents that Union odor of burnt marijuana, police said. intersection of Cleveland Avenue. shopping for car insurance, call me first. Galloping Hill is anticipated to bring Township and the county’s planning Giglio surrendered the controlled dan- The town council entered executive You could be surprised by how much in another $600,000 in revenue. board have jurisdiction in approving gerous substance to officers and was trans- session to discuss matters pertaining to However, Mr. Elster said there was the plan, not the freeholders. ported to headquarters, police said. pending or anticipated litigation on you’ll save. “no way in the world” the revenue Paula Thornstein of Elizabeth Saturday, January 31, an employee of Sunnyside Senior Housing Corporation. Ron Bansky would be that high for a driving range. called the North/Morris corner “one the Mountainside Post Office reported “That issue has a lot of yeast to it,” of the most dangerous intersections that a while male approximately six-foot, Wanted (800) 554-6964 in New Jersey.” one-inch tall, attempted to enter the build- he told the board. ing after it was closed for the day and Mr. Devanney said in order to add “It (plans for a bank) is really wrong became aggravated when the employee the driving range, the facility’s nine- headed,” he said. refused to let him in. hole pitch and putt course would be On another matter, the board ap- According to police, the suspect ex- 519 South Ave West reduced to six holes. proved three ordinances concerning tended his index finger towards the em- Westfield “I’ve never heard of a six-hole golf Oakwood Plaza, an affordable hous- ployee gesturing a handgun stating “this [email protected] course,” stated Robert Houston of ing project in Elizabeth. Twenty mil- is why you guys get shot” and then walked Union. He also said he was concerned lion dollars in mortgage revenue off in a north direction of Sherwood Park- how this would impact those high bonds was financed through the Union way. A search of the area did not produce County Improvement Authority. the suspect, police said. school golf teams that play at Gallop- Sunday, February 1, officers pulled ing Hill. “It doesn’t make any sense,” Elizabeth Mayor Chris Bollwage said Annual savings based on information reported nationally by new Allstate auto customers for policies over a vehicle for a broken taillight and Jose Rodriguez written in 2007. Actual savings will vary. he said. the project would provide some 360 smelled the odor of burnt marijuana. A Murder Suspect Allstate New Jersey Property and Casualty Insurance Company: Bridgewater, NJ. © 2008 Allstate Kathy Torby of Clark questioned families, many living in poor condi- subsequent search of the vehicle pro- Call Crimestropers Tipline at Insurance Company how the closing of Oak Ridge would tions, with quality housing. duced both the controlled dangerous sub- (908) 654-TIPS (8477). USPS 485200 Thursday, February 5, 2009 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 50TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 06-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] FW Budget Not as Bad as ’08; Borough Looks to Stimulus Funds By TED RITTER able to get its budget in line with the might be able to secure some funding Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tax “levy cap.” through the proposed federal eco- FANWOOD — Mayor Colleen “There are a couple of suggestions nomic stimulus package now being Mahr and the borough council, at that we probably ought to talk about negotiated on Capitol Hill. Tuesday night’s monthly agenda in executive session, and if we do all Mr. Pryor said the county provided meeting, talked about the early 2009 this, we should be able to [get to the sample applications to fund projects municipal budget picture. cap] without extraordinary aid,” he that are essentially “designed and Chief Financial Officer Fred said. ready to go.” Tomkins said, “The budget this year “We were ahead of the curve last Mr. Pryor said local funding candi- has some of the same problems from year,” Mr. Tomkins continued, recall- dates could include a trio of drainage last year.” ing last year’s difficult budget deci- projects “in excess of $1 million,” a However, Mr. Tomkins added, sions, “and now some of the other new public works garage or a project “We’re not in as bad of a shape as we communities are taking their blows.” connected with the ongoing down- were last year.” Also on a budget-related note, town redevelopment. Mr. Tomkins said that while Gov- Mayor Mahr said Fanwood is explor- “Maybe the [Livingston] Wilbor ernor Jon Corzine plans to cut mu- ing the option of getting gasoline for site or parking…something like that nicipal aid in an effort to balance the its municipal vehicles from the county where you’re going to revitalize busi- state budget, the Governor also sup- public works facility on South Av- nesses [and] foster short- and long- ports proposed legislation that could enue in Scotch Plains. term job creation,” said Mr. Pryor. defer or reduce some costly munici- Although the borough currently “I like it,” responded Mayor Mahr, pal pension obligations to offset the buys its gas from the county, Fanwood “because we need it.” aid cuts. runs its own gas pump facility. In other business, the governing “This is something that we need,” Officials say the change would save body facilitated a discussion with the said Mayor Mahr, “but there’s a lot of the borough money and also provide manager of the A&P supermarket on pushback on this.” “better control” over gasoline usage. South Avenue and resident Melvin On a more encouraging note, Mr. In other business, Borough Engi- Rosa, who lives on North Avenue Jessica Jaskula for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Tomkins said the borough might be neer Joseph Pryor said Fanwood behind the store. GO RAIDERS…Members of the 2008 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School varsity girls’ soccer team are honored by the board of education last Thursday for completing a school-record 19 wins and five losses. The team won the Union County Mr. Rosa had previously come be- championship for the fourth straight year and was also named the North Jersey Section 2, Group 3 Sectional Champions. fore the borough council to complain about early morning and late night noise generated by trucks using the store’s loading dock. Proposed SPF BOE Special Ed “The noise radiates like no tomor- row,” he explained. Store manager Dave Dellecker said he hadn’t been aware of the local Budget Up 7.9 Percent Over ’08 noise ordinance before the borough By JESSICA E. JASKULA $18,624,636, an increase of 7.9 per- applies to regular education students brought it to his attention. Since then, Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times cent over last year, as part of the who are not otherwise eligible for the Mr. Dellecker said, “It seems we have SCOTCH PLAINS — Scotch 2009-2010 preliminary budget dur- program based on district funding, knocked [the problem] down.” Plains-Fanwood Board of Education ing one of multiple budget presenta- includes a $50 non-refundable appli- “We explained to the [trucking] (BOE) Business Administrator An- tions the BOE will host in the upcom- cation fee, $3,000 per year for a half- dispatcher that we didn’t want any thony Del Sordi and Director of Spe- ing weeks. day program and a 10 percent dis- trucks [arriving before 6 a.m.] and, to cial Services Thomas Beese last This grand total, amounting to count for additional siblings. The pro- my knowledge, it’s been stopped,” Thursday presented a preliminary $17,424,093, plus $1,200,543 of the gram will be in effect for the 2009- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 special education budget of federal government’s Individuals with 2010 school year. Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Also during the meeting, Parent Funding, includes costs in the areas Teacher Association Council Presi- Golfers Tell Freeholders to of tuition, speech, classroom aides, dent Karen Steele thanked the board

Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Child Study Teams, transportation and in honor of School Board Recogni- ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK…Union County Manager George Devanney has special education classes (learning/ tion Month for the “countless hours proposed closing the Oak Ridge Golf Course in Clark as part of budget cuts in the Keep Oak Ridge Course Open language, Resource Center, the of dedicated service” and “immea- 2009 executive budget presented to the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- By PAUL J. PEYTON Mr. Mirabella said. district’s Autistic program and pre- surable amount of energy” that they ers. Pictured above is the clubhouse at the golf course. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Allan Schimkowitz of Cranford, a school disabled part-time/full-time). give the district each year. A certifi- ELIZABETH — Union County frequent golfer at Oak Ridge, said A large portion of IDEA Funding cate of appreciation was given to the golfers showed up in force at although the county states the facil- will be used to offset the costs of entire board as well as each board Scotch Plains SID Board Thursday’s Board of Chosen Free- ity lost revenue in 2008, it did not classroom aides, Mr. Del Sordi said. member. holders meeting to oppose the clos- take into consideration that the Mr. Del Sordi acknowledged the “Thank you for the service that you ing of the Oak Ridge Golf Course in course was closed for six months country’s current economic troubles give our children,” Ms. Steele said. Working on Official Name Clark, one of three courses operated “due to a lack of maintenance.” and the impact it will have on all At the start of the meeting, the By FRED T. ROSSI sign, headed by Greg Bisson, and by the county. The closing of Oak “I think you are jumping the gun,” school districts currently crafting board adopted a resolution honoring Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times economic, chaired by Steve Goldberg. Ridge and the loss of holes to build a Mr. Schimkowitz said. “Five hun- budgets, but remained optimistic the 2008 Scotch Plains-Fanwood SCOTCH PLAINS — The board Board Chairman Jim Watson said new driving range at Galloping Hill dred thousand people in Union about the process and its outcome. High School (SPFHS) varsity girls’ of directors of the township’s Spe- the design committee is presently Golf Course in Kenilworth would County and you’re telling us [the “We have a great deal of challenge soccer team for a school record of 19 cial Improvement District (SID) is working on a name for the manage- result in a combined net loss of 27 county] can’t support three public as we create the budget, but we’re all wins and five losses. This past No- working on a formal name for the ment entity as well as a logo for the holes of golf, county officials said. golf courses?” going to remain positive,” he said. vember, the team won the Union entity that will manage the down- SID’s banners, flags and other pro- County Manager George Freeholder Angel Estrada, who Also mentioned during the presen- County championship for the fourth town and is also looking to kick off motional materials, and will also de- Devanney said he proposed the clos- chaired the board last year, said the tation was that as of December 1, straight year and was also named the its activities with an event in the velop a theme for the downtown. ing of Oak Ridge due to a $400,000 county is “in a dilemma” and “subsi- there were 815 special education stu- North Jersey Section 2, Group 3 Sec- spring. He also noted the error in the initial deficit run at the course last year. He dizing golfing” in the county to off- dents in the district for 2008. Four- tional Champions. At its third meeting of the year last assessment invoices recently sent out said the closure would save the set losses at the courses. He de- teen percent of those special educa- The student athletes recognized Thursday, the board appointed that included fees for the full year of county $740,000. scribed the closing of Oak Ridge as tion students (111) are placed out of included Morgan Burke, Christina chairmen of its four committees and 2008 even though the SID ordinance He said the county is also consid- “an attempt to stop the bleeding.” district. Camarda, Sarah Canfield, Katherine agreed to follow the model set out by was not enacted until the middle of ering privatizing the clubhouses at “I don’t believe Union County is Mr. Beese said in an effort to keep Cornacchia, Hayley Cornwell, De- the National Trust Main Street Center, last year. The invoices should have Ash Brook Golf Course in Scotch looking to get out of the golf busi- kids in district, the district would von Daly, Kathryn DiNizo, Claudia which Westfield’s Downtown been for four $100 quarterly pay- Plains and Galloping Hill to better ness,” Mr. Estrada said. closely look at students who might Falconieri, Stephanie Glover, Evelyn Westfield Corporation (DWC) and ments for the third and fourth quar- manage those facilities. Lavinia Ruby of Cranford said se- go out of district to try to create some Klotz, Raychel Kruper, Jaclyn Law, other downtowns have followed in ters of 2008 and the first and second “We believe we can turn the golf nior citizens frequent Oak Ridge be- quality programs that could be main- Jacqueline Mains, Sheryl Markovitz, revitalizing their central business quarters of 2009. operations into a profit center,” Mr. cause they find Galloping Hill too tained in district. He stressed the Jenna McGarry, Delia McGee, Emily districts. Mayor Nancy Malool sent a letter Devanney said. “It (Oak Ridge closing hilly and Ash Brook in Scotch Plains child’s best interests would be of the Nagourney, Saxony Nielsen, Jamie According to the group’s website, to affected property owners explain- and privatizing golf clubhouses) wasn’t too large an area to golf. utmost importance. Pietrucha, Allison Prestridge, Lauren the approach is “a comprehensive strat- ing the error and informing them that something we did haphazardly.” “Anything the county can do to “The in-district programs will have Rosenthal, Avia Shadmi, Avika Shah, egy that is tailored to meet local needs the township council last month had He said in crafting the proposed save Oak Ridge I’d really appreciate to be appropriate and the most ben- Nicole Vacca, Sarah Van Buskirk and and opportunities. It encompasses passed a resolution extending the in- $449.3-million county executive it,” Ms. Ruby said. eficial to the student,” he said. Corinne Walker. work in four distinct areas — design, terest-free grace period for which this budget, county officials “did not Ellis Elster of Plainfield said he In addition to the budget presenta- “Congratulations from the bottom economic restructuring, promotion and year’s $400 SID assessment could be look for one revenue stream or area plays an average of once a week at tion, board members approved the of our hearts,” board member Donald organization — that are combined to paid to May 11, 2009. to balance the budget.” Mr. Oak Ridge. “That’s a good senior preschool integrated half-day pro- Parisi told the team. “It was an awful address all of the commercial district’s The SID now has a mailing address Devanney said layoffs are also be- course. I don’t know why you want gram. The tuition schedule, which CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 needs.” The website also cautions that — P.O. Box 772, Scotch Plains, N.J. ing looked at to reduce expenses, to close it. It is being well used.” the Main Street approach is “incre- 07076 — as well as an e-mail address, although the full extent of job losses He suggested that the county mar- mental; it is not designed to produce [email protected], for is not known at this time. ket the course better, as well as issue immediate change.” anyone interested in contacting the “We started looking at the golf busi- coupons to attract more golfers dur- The Scotch Plains SID’s four com- group. ness as a business,” since last year’s ing the week when the course is not mittees are organization, which will The board’s next meeting will be budget process, Mr. Devanney said. as fully utilized. be chaired by Jeff Kowalczyk; pro- held on Wednesday, February 18, at He said the golf courses lost a com- Cranford resident Judy Winter motions, headed by Tom Britt; de- The Stage House restaurant. bined $700,000 in 2008, after regis- questioned why the county needs tering a $1.2-million loss in 2007. “another driving range.” The freeholders awarded a $170,000 Mr. Devanney said the driving contract to Harbor Consultants, an ar- range proposed at Galloping Hill is chitecture and engineering firm in anticipated to bring in another Cranford, to design a practice facility $600,000 in revenue. and driving range at Galloping Hill. However, Mr. Elster said there was The board also awarded a $50,000 “no way in the world” the revenue one-year contract to Decotiis, would be that high for a driving Fitzpatrick, Cole & Wisler, LLP, of range. Teaneck to provide legal services “in “That issue has a lot of yeast to it,” connection with golf course opera- he told the board. tions and development.” Mr. Devanney said in order to add In announcing his proposal, Mr. the driving range, the facility’s nine- Devanney emphasized that, “This hole pitch and putt course would be land (Oak Ridge) will remain open reduced to six holes. space” and may be considered for “I’ve never heard of a six-hole development as a privately operated golf course,” stated Robert Houston golf facility in the future. of Union. He also said he was con- SKI SEASON…Youths in the Scotch Plains Recreation Department’s Winter Ski Freeholder Chairman Alexander cerned how this would impact those Program board a bus for the Shawnee ski area. The program is open to Scotch Mirabella said the county must close high school golf teams that play at Plains and Fanwood residents ages 13 to 18 and includes five Fridays in January the gap in budget deficits at the golf Galloping Hill. “It doesn’t make any and February. The trips leave from the back of Green Forest Park.

Wayne Baker for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times courses. In 2007, the three courses sense,” he said. operated in the red by over $1 million. Kathy Torby of Clark questioned PAGE INDEX THE FLOW BEGINS… A torrent of raw sewage rushes into the Rahway Valley Regional ...... 2-3, 16 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-17 Sewerage Authority wastewater facility’s headworks building minutes after the “We feel there is plenty of room how the closing of Oak Ridge would opening of the building for operation. The plant is designed to be able to process for golf in Union County at the fa- impact those golf leagues that play Editorial ...... 4-5, 16 Education ...... 9, 19 Classifieds .... 17 Community ... 6-8, 19 Sports ...... 11-15 A&E ...... 20-22 up to 105 million gallons of sewage daily. cilities that are not fully utilized,” CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Page 10 Thursday, February 5, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION DWC Director Reports POLICE BLOTTER High Town Occupancy Rate Westfield did without incident. By WAYNE BAKER day to attend their version of a pro- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Monday, January 26, police officers A letter addressed to the homeowners’ gram of this type. She described a responded to an alarm at a Watchung grandmother was on top of the mail, WESTFIELD — Occupancy rates group of 700 to 1,000 attendees in the Fork residence, where they found the which was in the mailbox at the time of in Westfield remain high, Downtown Count Basie Theater. The event in- front door had been forcibly opened. A the incident, police said. Westfield Corporation Executive Di- cluded a panel discussion with repre- check of the residence uncovered the Thursday, January 29, a resident of rector Sherry Cronin reported at sentatives from the state, the mayor, theft of approximately $8,000 worth of Route 22 East reported that an individual Thursday’s annual DWC reorganiza- River Center (their equivalent to the jewelry from the master bedroom. No described as a large, white male was tion meeting. DWC), locally-based builder K. one was at home at the time the burglary witnessed climbing over a fence and Mrs. Cronin reported that the retail Hovnanian, and the members of the occurred. seen approaching his neighbors’ house. Tuesday, January 27, Effi Protogiannis, According to police, when he occupancy rate in downtown is at 95 Monmouth County Board of Chosen 54, of Westfield was arrested at Westfield turned on his outside lights, the sus- percent. She said although several Freeholders. police headquarters on two outstanding pect climbed back over the fence and stores are currently vacant, the occu- The DWC board of directors con- Westfield traffic warrants with total bail ran away. Boot prints were found at pancy rate, based on a square footage tinued to press the town council for of $134. She was processed and released the scene heading in both directions, basis, is still less than double the temporary relief from enforcement after posting bail. which were photographed for evi- typical 3 percent vacancy rate. Mrs. of some aspects of the town’s sign Tuesday, January 27, Kyle Harvin, dence, police said. Cronin also reported that office space ordinance, notably requesting a tem- 32, of Westfield was arrested at Friday, January 30, Robert Giglio, in downtown is 94 percent occupied, porary suspension of the law prohib- Rahway Avenue and West Broad Street 56, of Piscataway was arrested and though she said that due to lack of a iting sidewalk signs. Town Adminis- on an active no-bail Union County charged with possession of marijuana SOLEMN PLEDGES…At Park Middle School, fifth grade classes pledged Sheriff’s warrant. He was transported after a motor vehicle stop on Route 22. allegiance along with President Barack Obama as he took the oath of office last formal reporting process, there is a trator Jim Gildea, a non-voting mem- chance that the actual occupancy rate ber of the DWC, said the town was to police headquarters, processed and He was pulled over for failure to stop month.The teachers showed a video of Martin Luther King, Jr. giving his last turned over to the Union County for a red signal at which time officers speech, “Remember,” followed by the Democratic nomination acceptance speech is lower. not aggressively enforcing the ordi- Sheriff’s Office. smelled the odor of burnt marijuana, given by President Obama, titled “Change Has Come,” at his party’s convention. Recent closings include Cosi and nance, though the town has been re- Wednesday, January 28, James police said. Giglio surrendered the con- Tarpley Jewelers. These are added to sponding to complaints. Fischer, 51, of Westfield was arrested on trolled dangerous substance to officers the Merrill Lynch space on South In discussing the current economic the 100 block of Vernon Terrace for and was transported to headquarters, WF’s Sewage Hit Rises; Avenue, the Wachovia Bank and climate, Mr. Gildea said the historic alleged possession of drug parapherna- police said. Bombay sites and Perla. The Little trend of 75,000 parking transactions lia and on two outstanding warrants for Saturday, January 31, an employee of Treasures space had been occupied monthly had dropped to about 71,000 contempt of court. The warrants included the Mountainside Post Office reported Direct Billing Discussed on a temporary basis but is now va- in September. He also said data on one from Cranford, for $1,000, and one that a while male approximately 6 feet, By MICHAEL J. POLLACK the amount of water used. cant. Recent openings of Ana Beall’s December would lack the free park- from Union, for $250. 1 inch tall attempted to enter the build- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Ultimately, Mr. Caruana said the Tea Room, The Couture Exchange, ing period, so year-to-year compari- Fischer was released with a summons ing after it was closed for the day and WESTFIELD – First Ward Coun- direct billing would only result in Staples, Papa John’s and Gabi’s Sushi sons would be impossible. on the drug paraphernalia charge and became aggravated when the employee and Noodles helped to keep the va- Board member Alan DeRose com- turned over to the Cranford Police De- refused to let him in. cilman Sal Caruana gave an update “nominal savings” for Westfield tax- partment in lieu of bail on the outstand- According to police, the suspect ex- on the town’s Rahway Valley Sewer- payers. cancy rate low, she said. mented that “it’s really cold, at 15 ing warrant. tended his index finger towards the em- age Authority (RVSA) assessment “From an equity principle, it’s not Mrs. Cronin also said most of the degrees, people are not walking Wednesday, January 28, Anthony ployee gesturing a handgun stating “this and advised against changing how going to really accomplish a lot,” he larger retail spaces in town are occu- around.” Mr. Gildea commented that Rosei, 21, of Cranford was arrested on is why you guys get shot” and then Westfield charges for the expense. said. pied. Mrs. Cronin also revealed that parking lot 1, between Elm and Pros- an outstanding Watchung warrant for walked off in a north direction of Meeting last month with former The only way the direct-billing the Washington Mutual Bank on Elm pect Streets, is jammed for a two- contempt of court after a motor vehicle Sherwood Parkway. A search of the Westfield Mayor Allen Chin, the system becomes beneficial, he said, Street would be closing in mid-March. hour period daily during lunchtime. stop at West South Avenue and Hort area did not produce the suspect, police town’s RVSA representative, and were if the formula “went after” high- Mrs. Cronin also revealed that Five At the reorganization meeting, the Street. He was released after posting said. RVSA Executive Director Mike end commercial users and took into Guys Burgers and Fries would be board reappointed Dominick Verdic $240 bail. Sunday, February 1, officers pulled Brinker, the finance committee account assessing non-profits. occupying the new building being as board chairman, Lee Hale as trea- Wednesday, January 28, Raymond over a vehicle for a broken taillight and learned that while the RVSA’s oper- After the January 27 meeting, Mr. constructed next to G. O. Keller’s surer, and Lisa Bertone as secretary. Moore, 27, of Plainfield was arrested on smelled the odor of burnt marijuana. A ating budget is down $75,000, the Caruana said this is the wrong finan- Cleaners on East Broad Street. It was announced that a new vice- charges of possession of less than 50 subsequent search of the vehicle pro- grams of suspected marijuana and hin- duced both the controlled dangerous “bad news is that the debt service is cial environment in which to first A new advertising campaign is be- chairman position would be created dering apprehension for allegedly giving substance and drug paraphernalia. An- peaking this year,” according to Mr. introduce assessments to religious and ing rolled out by the DWC, intended soon. police a false name, and on outstanding drew V. Chretien, 21, of Mountainside Caruana. non-profit institutions. to reduce the impact of the economic The 2009 meeting schedule was warrants for contempt of court from was arrested and charged possession As a result, the town was advised “There are more reasons against downturn. It begins with what Mrs. also announced, with meetings sched- Plainfield, with total bail of $2,415, of suspected marijuana and Akeem E. that its 2009 assessment would [direct billing] than for it,” he said. Cronin described as the “love cam- uled for Mondays, February 23, Bridgewater, with bail of $148, and Green Noray, 18, of Westfield was arrested amount to $3.8 million, up from $3.3 The conversation dovetailed a mat- paign,” and continues past Valentine’s March 30, April 27, May 18, June 22, Brook, with bail of $280. and charged with possession of drug million in 2008. ter discussed earlier in the meeting. Day with a new tagline, “Westfield – July 27, September 21, October 19, Moore was arrested after a motor ve- paraphernalia. Both were transported Mr. Caruana said the 2009 figure Westfield Community Players, the A Great Place to Be.” The sub-theme November 16, and December 14. hicle stop on the 2000 block of South to headquarters where they were pro- marks a “plateau,” and he expects town’s theater organization, is plac- will be “shop local, dine often.” There will be no meeting in August. Avenue in Scotch Plains. He was turned cessed and released. the assessment to “trend downwards ing new stairs at its North Avenue Mrs. Cronin, in describing her con- Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. and are over to the Plainfield Police Department Scotch Plains in the near future.” location. The group had requested cept of an economic summit, said that held in the DWC meeting room at 105 after being released on his own recogni- Tuesday, January 27, a resident of she’d traveled to Red Bank last Tues- Elm Street. zance with summonses by the Westfield Cooper Road reported that someone dam- What began as a projected $85- that the town waive the $535 applica- Police Department. aged her mailbox, which was valued at million plant upgrade and expansion tion fee and the $1,500 escrow due to Thursday, January 29, Salvador $75. for the authority, Mr. Caruana said, the Players’ non-profit status. Sepulveda, 42, of Perth Amboy was ar- Wednesday, January 28, police inves- ultimately, has become a “massive” According to Mr. Gildea, in the Valentine’s Day Dinner rested at the Middlesex County Adult tigated a hit-and-run accident, which oc- $340 million project once the inter- past, the town has waived the applica- Correctional Center on an outstanding curred in a Route 22 parking lot. Accord- est is paid back by 2035. tion fee for groups of a similar ilk, but Westfield warrant for contempt of court ing to police, an unknown motor vehicle Last year, the RVSA, under pres- it has never done so with the escrow. Planned for Local Veterans for $500. He was held pending a court struck the victim’s vehicle, which was sure to use its surplus to lower as- Town Attorney Robert Cockren said By FRED T. ROSSI veterans housed at Ms. Andrews from appearance. legally parked, causing damage to the sessments, contributed $755,000 of during his tenure in Westfield, he Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times reading about them in The Times’ Thursday, January 29, Kenneth Rob- rear of the vehicle. its surplus to help defray the town’s does not recall a request such as this. SCOTCH PLAINS — Township article last October. “It just seemed erts, 21, and Michael Philips, 29, both of Thursday, January 29, Nasia Delon, $3.3 million overall hit. In the end, Fourth Ward Councilman Jim Mayor Nancy Malool, as part of her disturbing to me that there would be Plainfield, were arrested on the 400 block 36, of Scotch Plains was arrested on an Westfield paid roughly $2.5 million. Foerst said he was “worried about pledge to reach out to the community, veterans with no place to live.” of East Broad Street pursuant to Supe- outstanding warrant after a motor ve- rior Court no-bail warrants issued on hicle stop. She was processed and re- In 2009, the RVSA’s contribution setting a bad precedent” if the town is spearheading a dinner next Friday And the fact that they had health behalf of the State of New Jersey Inten- leased. will drop to $265,000, with the town did waive the escrow. to show the town’s appreciation for concerns “was disheartening,” the sive Supervision Program. Thursday, January 29, a resident of footing the remainder, $3.59 mil- The town, before making a formal those military veterans who have no mayor said. Mrs. Malool, as part of Both men later were turned over to Beverly Avenue reported that someone lion. decision, will determine if other non- family locally to assist them. her community outreach efforts, the Union County Sheriff’s Office pend- entered his motor vehicle and removed a RVSA’s member municipalities, profits had similar fees waived. “Valentine’s Day With A Veteran” “thought they’d be a deserving group ing commitment to the Union County GPS system valued at approximately such as Westfield, pay “user charges,” will be held on February 13 at Evan- to reach to,” so she contacted Ms. jail. There also was an outstanding North $320. which are determined through a for- gel Church and include a full Thanks- Andrews, who along with her son, Arlington warrant for Philips for con- Friday, January 30, a student at Union mula based on use of the system. giving-style dinner for some two agreed to assist in planning next tempt of court, with $1,080 bail, as a Catholic High School reported that some- In 2006, Clark created a sanitary Freeholders dozen veterans who, at various times, Friday’s dinner. detainer. one punctured the tires of his motor sewer utility, and the township now CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 have been housed at the Hunter Av- Rev. Kevin Brennan offered the Thursday, January 29, Michele vehicle while it was parked in the school directly bills its users, no longer bud- the course. Mr. Mirabella said “in all enue home of Eula Andrews. Since use of the Evangel Church for the Morese, 39, of Westfield was arrested parking lot. after a motor vehicle stop at South Av- Saturday, January 31, a resident of geting for the item and taxing resi- likelihood” the leagues would be about 1980, as part of the “Commu- event, and Mayor Malool and her enue and Boulevard on two outstanding Farley Avenue reported that someone dents. Roselle employs a similar sys- accommodated by the other two nity Care” program, Ms. Andrews newly formed Committee on Com- Westfield warrants for contempt of court, entered his motor vehicle and removed tem. courses. has housed veterans — three or four munity Relations put together a list of with total bail of $144. She was released approximately $1,000 worth of tools. Mr. Caruana was not in favor of Springfield resident Jackie at a time — from area Veterans Ad- what was needed before contacting after posting bail. Fanwood Westfield adopting a similar system. Wasserman, president of the ministration hospitals in her home. local merchants to donate food, drinks Friday, January 30, Bruce M. Bovee, Saturday, January 31, William D. Currently, non-profit organiza- women’s golf association at Oak Last fall, she told The Scotch Plains- and gifts for the veterans. The Stage 49, of Plainfield was arrested in the Grant, 34, of Jersey City was arrested tions, boards of education and houses Ridge, questioned why new golf Fanwood Times that the vets, who House, Snuffy’s Pantagis, John’s Meat area of Mountain Avenue and Driftway on outstanding warrants out of Jer- of worship, which pay gas and elec- equipment was purchased for Oak have physical and other disabilities, Market, Florence Ravioli and Charlie Place on an outstanding Fanwood war- sey City and Newark after a motor tric bills, do not currently share in Ridge if the county intended to close are not able to fully take care of Brown’s will donate the food while rant for contempt of court. He was vehicle stop. He was processed and the sewer costs. the facility. themselves, so she monitors their Apple Blossom Flower Shop will transported to Westfield police head- turned over to the Jersey City Police In the future, Mr. Caruana expects In other business, a group of resi- medicine and also assists them with contribute gift bags and various mer- quarters, processed and released after Department. a policy discussion on the possibil- dents approached the board to look their hygiene and dietary needs. The chants will donate gift certificates posting $500 bail. Sunday, February 1, Bruce A. Merkler, Sunday, February 1, Walter Enquist, 52, of Westfield was arrested and charged ity of allocating sewer costs to some, into acquiring land at the intersec- men go to the hospital daily for and gift cards for the veterans’ use. 29, of Cranford was arrested in the area with driving under the influence (DUI). if not all, very large nonprofit users. tion of Morris and North Avenues in doctor’s appointments and ongoing Mayor Malool said her fellow coun- of West South Avenue and Boulevard According to police, authorities received Properties that county government Union. A TD Bank is proposed for evaluations and medical treatment. cil members have been invited, along on two outstanding warrants from a call about an erratic driver and found owns, such as the Ralph Froehlich the site, located next to the Liberty Most of those she houses are Viet- with a few younger veterans from Cranford for contempt of court, with Merkler on South Avenue. He backed up Public Safety Building on North Av- Hall Museum. nam-era veterans in their late 50s, Scotch Plains, to assist in serving the total bail of $182. He was arrested his car, hitting a guardrail, and then drove enue, under current law, are treated Mr. Devanney said the county although she has assisted vets who meal. after a motor vehicle stop that initiated it forward, hitting a guardrail again, po- like nonprofits and are exempt from would be interested in acquiring the are younger. Anyone with questions or com- when a random license plate inquiry lice said. sewer charges. parcel for county parkland should the Mayor Malool told The Times this ments can e-mail the mayor at indicated the registered owner of the When officers tried to apprehend Mr. Caruana said it would only deal between Kean University/Kean week that she first learned about the [email protected]. vehicle Enquist was operating had out- him he proceeded to drive on the side- make sense to direct bill if the ex- Foundation and TD Bank fall through. standing warrants. Enquist was identi- walk, taking out the traffic light at emption were lifted from entities He told the residents that Union fied as the owner of the vehicle and the South Avenue and Hetfield Street, po- such as county government. Township and the county’s planning warrants were confirmed. He was trans- lice said. Merkler was processed and Animal-Control Fees ported to Westfield police headquar- transported to Muhlenberg Hospital The Westfield Board of Education board have jurisdiction in approving ters, where he was processed and re- for evaluation. does not pay sewer fees, but even if the plan, not the freeholders. leased after posting bail. Tuesday, February 3, Sasha R. Taylor, that changed, Mr. Caruana was wary Paula Thornstein of Elizabeth Set to Increase $3,000 Mountainside 22, of Plainfield was arrested on an out- of the consequence, reasoning that called the North/Morris corner “one Tuesday, January 27, a resident of standing warrant out of Plainfield after a the board could simply offset the of the most dangerous intersections By MICHAEL J. POLLACK because we can get away from Asso- Meeting House Lane reported that two field investigation on the 200 block of expenditure by increasing school in New Jersey.” Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ciated Humane...Their costs are go- women entered her home posing as reli- LaGrande Avenue. She was processed taxes. “It (plans for a bank) is really WESTFIELD – The Westfield ing up, and their services aren’t match- gious zealots requesting to speak to her and released. “It’d be a wash...There’d be no net wrong headed,” he said. Town Council approved a $73,000 ing that, and they know it.” grandmother. According to police, the Tuesday, February 3, Janay S. Brown, benefit for the Westfield taxpayer to On another matter, the board ap- contract with the Associated Humane In a September 2007 issue of The homeowner let the women in because 19, of Plainfield was arrested on an out- assess the BOE,” Mr. Caruana said. proved three ordinances concerning Societies, Tuesday night, to provide Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times, Union they acted as if they knew her grand- standing warrant out of South Plainfield If county property were one day Oakwood Plaza, an affordable-hous- animal-control services. County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich said mother. When the husband of the home- after a field investigation on the 200 owner became suspicious of the women block of LaGrande Avenue. She was assessed, a potential tax increase ing project in Elizabeth. Twenty mil- Every town is obligated to have he wanted to see the county take over he asked the women to leave, which they processed and released. could be mitigated because the cost lion dollars in mortgage revenue animal-control services. In animal-control services for munici- would be spread throughout the other bonds was financed through the Union Westfield’s case, currently, there is palities and pointed to a feasibility towns in the county. County Improvement Authority. only one entity in the area to perform study performed on the matter. He County Seeks Rodriguez Fourth Ward Councilman Tom Elizabeth Mayor Chris Bollwage said such services, and the costs continue said a county program would focus on Bigosinski asked if a direct billing the project would provide some 360 to rise; this year, the fee is up $3,000 animal control as well as education on system were instituted, and the bill families, many living in poor condi- from 2008. However, “only five years how to properly care for animals. In Connection With Murder was collected by Westfield, would it tions, with quality housing. ago, it was $25,000,” according to The town council passed, on sec- COUNTY — The Union County Homi- Turner was stabbed several times by Wash- create an “administrative burden?” Town Administrator Jim Gildea. ond reading, an ordinance dealing cide Task Force is asking the public’s assis- ington and was transported to Beth Israel According to Mr. Caruana, relay- Responsible for pick-up of stray with conservation center charges. The tance is locating a Newark man wanted in Hospital, where he spent several days un- ing Mr. Chin’s message, Clark’s domestic animals as well as injured ordinance sets yearly decal permit connection with the October 5, 2008 mur- dergoing treatment for non-life-threatening change did not cause a spike in ad- SP BOE and ill wildlife, Associated Humane fees at $65 per vehicle and one-trip der of a Jersey City man. The wounds, authorities said. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 principal suspect in the case Turner was released from ministrative work or added person- covers the municipalities of Fanwood, passes at $20. Those figures are up has been identified as Jose the hospital a few days later, nel. lot of fun to watch you play.” Garwood, Mountainside, Roselle from $55 and $15, respectively. Rodriguez, 32, who is known and investigators, with help Town Administrator Jim Gildea “We’re known as a soccer town,” Park, Springfield and Westfield. New by several aliases, including from the biology unit of the cautioned that Clark has a large in- Board President Trip Whitehouse Providence utilizes the services of St. Joe Cook, Knowledge and Joey. Union County Prosecutor’s dustrial property base, “which was said. “A lot of the time your male Hubert’s, but they do not reach the A reward of up to $5,000 is Office forensic laboratory, paying much less than their fair share,” counterparts get a lot of press, but the Westfield area. FW Council available for information lead- were able to identify Turner as from which to pull. More than 93 standards you’ve set for female ath- The matter had arisen last week CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing to the arrest and indictment a suspect. percent of Westfield’s tax base is from letes have been very high. You’ve when Fourth Ward Councilman Jim Mr. Dellecker said. “And we haven’t of Rodriguez. Rodriguez is Turner was arrested without residential properties. Clark’s indus- shown that our female athletes are a Foerst questioned the expenditure, had any stragglers or late trucks [after wanted in connection with the incident at an apartment in shooting death of Maron Wash- Newark and is being held on trial base “allowed them to spread the force to be reckoned with, too.” saying, “This is a huge budget item...it business hours].” ington, 31, on the corner of $500,000 bail. He faces up to cost around...The ability for us to do SPFHS Assistant Principal for Ath- seems way overpriced.” Mr. Gildea “I would say in the past month, Pine and First Streets in Eliza- life in prison, authorities said. that is extremely low,” Mr. Gildea letics Rob Harmer was also in atten- explained that currently, “Associated things have been a little better, at beth, said Prosecutor Ted Wanted If members of the public said. dance to commend the athletes. “You Humane is the only game in town.” least,” responded Mr. Rosa, who also Romankow. According to au- Jose Rodriguez identify Rodriguez on the street, Mr. Gildea said the town needs to girls have raised the bar to a new He said he met last month with asked whether weekend truck thorities, Washington and they are urged to call 9-1-1 analyze what tax-exempt properties level,” he said. “This may never be representatives from Harbor Consult- deliveries could be later. several friends exited the bar around 2:40 immediately. The Union County were using before making a change. duplicated again.” ants of Cranford, who have been hired Mr. Dellecker said the A&P gets three a.m., when they were approached by a Crimestoppers is also offering a reward of If Westfield residents were billed The BOE will hold budget review by Union County to research and truck deliveries on Saturdays, “usually group of men who demanded money. A up to $5,000 for the arrest and indictment of directly, Mr. Caruana explained that presentations on Thursdays, Febru- design a new animal facility in Union later in the morning.” But he said earlier struggle ensued, and Washington was shot Rodriguez. several times, according to the prosecutor. Anyone with information may call the 90 percent of homes would be using ary 5 and February 12. The next open County; right now, Springfield is the deliveries could occur on occasion. Several weeks after the homicide, au- Crimestoppers Tipline at (908) 654-TIPS less than 300 gallons of water a day, agenda meeting and budget presenta- proposed location. Mr. Dellecker agreed to provide thorities arrested another Newark man, (8477). All calls are strictly anonymous and leading to a $300 charge per year. tion will be on Thursday, February According to Mr. Gildea, the project his direct phone number to Mr. Rosa Michael Turner, 23, and charged him confidential. People are asked to call De- A sliding-scale methodology would 19. On February 26 there will be a is at least two years away, but once so that future problems or complaints charged with felony murder and one count tective Mike Manochio at (908) 527-4645 apply, correlating a home’s cost with regular public meeting. complete, “it could really benefit us can be addressed. of first degree robbery. During the struggle, or (908) 966-2287. Page 2 Thursday, February 5, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Lance: ‘We Can Do Better’ Newspaper Assoc. Opposes On Fed. Stimulus Package Cuts In Mail Service WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. starting our economy,” he said, like REGION — National Newspaper retirees an additional $1.8 billion out Leonard Lance (R-7th, Union) last $1.8 billion to repair National Park Association (NNA) President John of current cash flows. USPS is not week met with President Barack Service facilities; $1 billion for the Stevenson said he feared cuts in United objecting to payments into the trust Obama to review the economic stimu- 2010 census; $650 million to subsi- States Postal Service (USPS) budgets fund, but seeks to be permitted to lus package currently before the Con- dize the purchase of analog-to-digi- might do what rain, snow, sleet and draw down from the fund to meet gress. tal converter boxes; $600 million to dark of night had not: keep the local payments to current retirees. Later that evening, Mr. Lance par- buy new cars for government work- newspaper from being delivered. NNA In 2008, USPS volume fell by 4.5 ticipated in a White House meeting ers; $462 million for construction expressed “grave concern” about a percent, ushering in a $2.8-billion with President Obama’s chief of staff and renovation for the Centers for proposal by Postmaster General John loss. Mr. Potter has frozen executive Rahm Emanuel. Afterwards the Sev- Disease Control; $360 million for Potter to lift a federal mandate requir- salaries, reduced personnel at head- enth District lawmaker repeated his new child care centers at military ing six-day mail delivery. quarters, created new services to at- call for a bipartisan approach to craft- bases; $150 million for repairs to But NNA supported Mr. Potter’s tract package mail volume, closed 58 ing a stimulus plan that reduces waste- Smithsonian Institution facilities, and request to change the way retiree airport mail facilities and continues ful spending and helps create jobs $44 million for repairs at the U.S. health benefits are paid, a move that to close and consolidate mail-pro- through fast-acting tax relief for Agriculture Department. could trim nearly $2 billion from an- cessing plants. The requests for Con- middle-class families and small busi- “I hope the stimulus bill that moves TOUGH TIMES…A huge turnout of homeless persons in Union county turn out nual USPS expenses. Mr. Potter has gressional relief in the health benefits nesses. through the Senate contains improve- for a special event at Joseph’s Social Service Center in Elizabeth where they asked Congress to remove an annual and six-day-delivery mandate, he said, “It was an honor to hear from Presi- ments and suggestions from the Re- received a meal and access to medical and social services. The event was part of mandate tying USPS to the six-day had to be made as USPS continues to dent Obama on the economic stimu- publican side of the aisle. I will re- the effort by the Union County Department of Human Services to count the week. Mr. Potter says in an institution contemplate lean revenues. lus legislation,” Mr. Lance said. “It view it when it comes back to the number of homeless in the county. that might see losses as high as $6 NNA has joined major mailing or- was a sincere, thoughtful and open House of Representatives to see if it billion this fiscal year, “it is possible ganizations in calling on Congress to discussion, and I agree with the has become a better bill. We can do that the cost of six-day delivery may permit the change in the health ben- President’s message of bipartisan in- better,” Mr. Lance said. Local Towns Not Immune simply prove to be unaffordable. efit contributions. But it said fixing clusiveness in crafting a strong stimu- “If that should occur, it could be- the sour finances by curtailing deliv- lus package. Unfortunately, the House Lance to Address come necessary to temporarily reduce ery was the wrong move. Democratic Leadership has authored To Homeless Problem mail delivery to only five days a week. “Beginning to cut back on delivery a partisan $1.1 trillion spending pack- FW-SP Rotarians COUNTY — A recent sweep by able to them. We would do this by suspending deliv- would accelerate the Postal Service’s age that was not developed in a spirit SCOTCH PLAINS – Rep. Leonard the County of Union has turned up “They find their way to the city ery on the lightest volume days. To- present downward spiral,” NNA Presi- of bipartisanship. Lance (R-7th, Union), recently hundreds of homeless persons includ- because of the anonymity. They sleep ward this end, I reluctantly request dent John Stevenson said. “It would “The measure currently moving elected to represent New Jersey’s ing four in Westfield and three each in in cars and under bridges,” said that Congress remove the annual ap- force some newspapers out of the through Congress contains wasteful Seventh District, will speak at the Scotch Plains and Cranford. Veronica McGowan, one of the propriation bill rider, first added in mailstream, and cause advertising spending,” Mr. Lance added. “We regular Wednesday, February 18, lun- The statistics are used when the event’s organizers. “The point is to 1983, that requires the Postal Service mailers to seek other avenues to get must do more to provide relief to cheon of the Rotary Club of Fanwood- county applies for grant money from get them back into society.” to deliver mail six days each week.” their messages out. That, in turn, will those who need it: middle-class work- Scotch Plains (F-SP) at Pantagis Re- the federal government for programs As word spread of the afternoon Mr. Potter also asked Congress to drive customers to change their read- ing families and small businesses. naissance restaurant on Mountain Av- to help the homeless, said Frank event, the homeless and indigent lined remove a requirement imposed in the ing habits and to rely less upon the And we must do it together – Repub- enue at Park Avenue in Scotch Plains. Guzzo, director human services for up for hours waiting for a chance to 2006 Postal Accountability and En- mail. Once this mail volume leaves, I licans and Democrats. So far that has The public is invited to attend the the county. see if any help would be available to hancement Act that requires pre-fund- doubt it would ever return.” not happened and the American 12:15 p.m. luncheon. Those grants then go in turn to them. ing of the healthcare premiums for Established in 1885, the National people deserve better.” “Congressman Lance’s presence groups like Homefirst, the former While nearly 120 homeless turned future retirees. Since the prefunding Newspaper Association is the oldest According to a new estimate from makes this a special event for local Interfaith Council for the Homeless, out on January 21, the following night rule went into effect, USPS has made newspaper association in the country. the nonpartisan Congressional Bud- Rotary,” said F-SP Rotary President based in Plainfield, and Bridgeway, staff from the county’s Department payments that cut into the bottom The nation’s community newspapers get Office (CBO), the real cost of the Janet Strunk. “We are honored to in Elizabeth, for programs that pro- of Human Services, along with vol- line. In 2008, it paid $5.6 billion into inform, educate and entertain more stimulus plan is $1.1 trillion. The provide a venue where our represen- vide job training, life skills courses unteers, went to abandoned buildings the health fund, while paying current than 60 million readers every week. CBO also noted that the plan would tative can share an update on the and housing, Mr. Guzzo said. and other known gathering places in add $347 billion to the national debt business climate and national policy While it will be several months Elizabeth and Plainfield to find those over 10 years. in a non-political forum.” before the homeless count is official, who did not necessarily want to be Casino Night at Armory Moreover, Mr. Lance said two- Those wishing to attend, should the last tally two years ago found 740 found. thirds of the House bill, or $550 bil- call their intention to Ms. Strunk at homeless persons in the county. Union County Freeholder Rayland lion, is new spending. Much of the (908) 769-2234 during business hours Although the greatest concentra- Van Blake, who is from Plainfield, To Be Held for Troops new spending is slated for projects to enable the club to plan for adequate tions were in Elizabeth and Plainfield, praised the county staff and volun- WESTFIELD — In continued sup- tee everyone a good time for a great “that have nothing to do with jump- space and seating. 14 of the county’s 21 communities teers for all their efforts. port of United States troops overseas, cause,” said Nancy LaCorte, Family reported having the homeless within “No community is immune to the the Family Readiness Groups of the Readiness group leader, 102nd Cal- their borders. homeless problem,” he said. “I think New Jersey Army National Guard, vary HHT. “This is a night of fun for But with few social services in the we all want to see a day when these 102nd Cavalry are holding a Casino families of deployed soldiers because suburbs, many of those who suddenly statistics are no longer needed.” Night this Saturday, February 7, at they deserve it. It’s a night for the find themselves without a roof over While collecting all the statistics the Westfield Armory, at 500 Rahway community to say thank you to the STAHL FARELLA Avenue, beginning at 5 p.m. families and the troops. But this is their head find their way to the more on the homeless is vital to securing Attorneys At Law urban communities. federal funds, “it’s important to re- Tickets are priced at $60, and in- also a night for our troops to see that As part of an effort to have last member that these are not just num- cludes $50 in gaming chips, a buffet we are taking care of their families.” week’s canvas record the homeless bers. These are people in pain, and dinner, beer, wine, soft drinks, cof- Audience Pleasers, a subsidiary of situation as accurately as possible, people the county is committed to fee, dancing, door prizes, and a 50/50 Special Event Associates, Inc. in Clifton, Criminal Defense the Elizabeth Coalition for the Home- helping,” Mr. Van Blake said. raffle. The casino will be open from 6 will operate the casino with licensed less put together an afternoon pro- to 9 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at dealers and games. Special Event As- Civil & Employment Litigation gram to attract the homeless. There MS BOE Moves Mtg. the door or by calling (732) 991-1241 sociates has produced events were a number of health services, or e-mailing [email protected]. throughout New Jersey as well as in Dates to March 17, 31 Proceeds will benefit the soldiers and Asia and Europe. Dennis Telischak, including glucose testing for diabe- MOUNTAINSIDE — The sched- DWI & Municipal Court tes, HIV testing, blood pressure families of the New Jersey Army owner of Special Events, Inc. and a uled meetings of the Mountainside National Guard, 50th IBCT, 102nd former Vietnam Veteran, donated all of checks and eye exams. There were Board of Education for Tuesdays, also a number of representatives from Cavalry currently deployed in Iraq. the decorations for the event, totaling March 10 and 24, have been can- The event, hosted by the Lyndhurst more than $15,000, as well as prizes. 220 St. Paul Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 social service agencies, including the celled. 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Space is limited and classes By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times tee has announced that Joseph Dugett last 22 years. programs during the Presidents’ Day fill quickly, so pre-registration is re- of Berkeley Heights has been named The new Grand Marshal is also a holiday weekend, February 13 to 17. quired. Programs are recommended Ex-Ledger Reporter Joins New Jersey Could Receive Grand Marshal of the 13th Annual member of the Knights of Columbus Kicking off the long weekend on for families with children ages 5 and Gov. Corzine’s Campaign $15.6 Billion From Stimulus Pkg. Union County Saint Patrick’s Day Council 253 in Elizabeth, the Union Friday evening, February 13, is a older and the fee for each program is Former Star-Ledger reporter Jeff New Jersey could receive $15.6 Parade. County Emerald special history presentation for adults, $5 per person for Union County resi- Whelan will serve as research director billion from the $825 billion federal Mr. Dugett, a U.S. Society, the An- ages 18 and older, entitled “Lincoln dents and $6 per person for out-of- for Governor Jon Corzine’s campaign stimulus package before Congress, Army veteran and a cient Order of Hi- in the White House.” Glenn LeBoeuf, county participants unless otherwise for governor. Mr. Whelan was part of the Gannett News Service reported. U.S. former Secret Service bernians Daniel lecturer and history teacher, as well noted. newspapapr’s team that won a Pultizer Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) police officer, is active O’Connell Divi- as coordinator of the largest Civil “The Deep Freeze” is offered on Prize for reporting on the resignation of says the stimulus package includes in the area’s Irish- sion, the Joseph War re-enactment ever held, will tell Saturday, February 14, or Tuesday, Governor James McGreevey over a gay about $3.4 billion in federal aid for American culture and Nugent Sr. Asso- dozens of memorable stories about February 17, from 10 to 11 a.m. Par- affair with a staffer. Mr. Whelan reported New York City and $1.6 billion for his business career ciation, the Eliza- the 16th President. ticipants will take an imaginary jour- on the U.S. Attorney’s office when Chris upstate New York counties. with Industrial Rubber beth Chapter of the Abraham Lincoln entered the White ney to the tundra habitat while inves- Christie, now a Republican candidate New Hampshire GOP Senator in Elizabeth. He is also Fraternal Order of House without any executive tigating the habits of penguins, polar for Governor, was U.S. Attorney. Selected for Commerce Sec. the former owner of Police and the experience, as the nation was coming bears, seals, whales and walrus. Sean Darcy will resign as Mr. New Hampshire United States Byrnes Tavern in Eliza- American Legion apart. What was life like as he faced “Journey of Sap to Syrup” is of- Corzine’s press secretary to serve as Senator Judd Gregg, a Republican, beth. Post 6. Mr. Dugett the challenges of the civil war? As fered on Saturday, February 14, and communications director for the was appointed commerce secretary “We are thrilled to also serves as an as- casualties mounted and rebel armies Tuesday, February 17, from 1 to 2 campaign. Maggie Moran, former by President Barack Obama, FOX have Joe as our Grand sistant scoutmaster threatened to capture the capital, he p.m. or Monday, February 16, from deputy chief of staff, will be the News has reported. Mr. Gregg is said Marshal,” said Debbie in Troop 23 of the had to entertain dignitaries and meet 10 to 11 a.m. Families will learn how governor’s campaign manager. to have only agreed to the appoint- Capasso, 2009 Parade Boy Scouts of with cabinet members, while finding 100-percent real maple syrup is made ment if New Hampshire Governor General Chairwoman. Joseph Dugett America at St. time to be father and husband to a from the sap of a sugar maple tree. Levine Launches Campaign “He has been such a Genevieve’s For GOP Nomination for Gov. John Lynch, a Democrat, appoints a homesick family. “Winter Scavenger Hunt,” pre- Republican to his seat. Currently, big part of this parade for so long. Joe Church in Elizabeth. For several Pre-registration is required since sented Saturday, February 14, or Franklin Township Mayor Brian truly deserves this honor.” years, Mr. Dugett hosted “The Irish Levine officially launched his Democrats hold the majority with 58 space is limited. The fee for this Monday, February 16, from 3 to 4 of the 100 seats. If Governor Lynch Mr. Dugett, a New York City na- Pavilion” at the Septemberfest in program is $8 per person for residents p.m., will have families discovering campaign for the Republican tive who has lived in Union County Elizabeth. nomination for governor, appoints a Democrat, and Al Franken of Union County and $10 for non- how many natural history items they is victorious in Minnesota, the Demo- more than 50 years, traces his Irish Parade day will be a family day for county residents. Light refreshments can find in the winter woods. Search politickernj.com has reported. roots on both sides of his family to Mr. Dugett as well as a celebration “As Republicans we have to re- crats would hold 60 seats, thus stop- are included. for animal tracks, acorns, winter ping any GOP filibuster to block leg- County Cork and County Louth. of his Irish heritage. He said he is On Saturday, February 14, the grasses and nests. Participants are member our basic philosophy, which While researching his family his- looking forward to sharing the day is smaller and more efficient govern- islation. Trailside staff has designed programs encouraged to dress warmly. Assemblyman Bramnick Raises tory, he discovered some of his with wife, Corinne, his son, Joseph, “Kindling Kits” is offered on Tues- ment” instead of social issues such as clan sailed from Ireland to America and his daughters, Kelly and Christie to Kick day, February 17, from 3 to 4 p.m. stem cell research, Mr. Levine told $57,600 for Chris Christie on a ship named Mont Eagle in Kathleen, as well his four grandchil- Families will collect sticks, twigs, politickernj.com. Politickernj.com has reported that a 1852. dren as they march down Morris Off Campaign in CF holly, evergreen sprigs and pine cones Postmaster General Wants to fundraiser at the home of Assembly- “I am honored and humbled,” said Avenue. AREA – The Chris Christie for to create a kit that will start a winter Cut to Five-Day Delivery Week man Jon Bramnick (R-21, Westfield) Mr. Dugett after learning he was Mr. Dugett will be installed as Governor campaign has announced fire blazing. Massive deficits could force the U. raised $57,600 for Republican guber- named Grand Marshal. “I love the Grand Marshal during the 2009 In- that Mr. Christie will continue his Highlighting the Festivities on S. Postal Service to cut out one day of natorial candidate Chris Christie. parade. It is a little like a fantasy, like vestiture Mass at St. Genevieve campaign kick off today, Thursday, Monday, February 16, from 1:30 to mail delivery, the postmaster general Michael Steele Elected hitting the Pick-6, and wondering how Church at 200 Monmouth Road, February 5, with events including an 2:15 p.m., is “Bugs, Bees, Spiders told Congress last week, when he asked New Chairman of RNC real it is.” Elizabeth, on Sunday, February 15 appearance at the Cranford Veterans and Magic” presented by Bob Conrad lawmakers to lift the requirement that Former Maryland Lieutenant Gov- The Union County Emerald Soci- at 2 p.m. The Grand Marshal’s re- of Foreign War (VFW) Hall on South in Trailside’s auditorium. Audience the agency deliver mail six days a ernor Michael Steele has been elected ety nominated Mr. Dugett for Grand ception will take place after Mass in Avenue. members will help to change Clarence week, The Associated Press reported. the new chairman of the Republican Marshal and was elected unanimously the church hall. The tour began with a speech at the the Caterpillar into a butterfly and The Post Office was $2.8 billion in the National Committee. He is the first by representatives of the 17 parade During Mass, Michael Panella will New Jersey Performing Arts Center enjoy magic, puppets, ventriloquism, red last year and faces a $6 billion hole African American to hold the posi- committee member organizations and be installed as Parade Adjutant. (NJPAC) in Newark yesterday, Febru- balloon sculpting and storytelling. in the current fiscal year. tion. parade officers. The 13th Annual Union County St. ary 4, and will conclude with a rally at “Bugs, Bees, Spiders and Magic” is Mr. Dugett is a founding member Patrick’s Day Parade will step off at 1 the Zeris Inn in Morris County tonight. recommended for families with of the Thornsticks, a group that has p.m. on Saturday, March 14, on Mor- The Cranford event is scheduled children ages 4 and older. Space is County Warns of Mail coordinated an annual Mass at St. ris Avenue in Union. for 5 p.m. at the VFW, located at 479 limited. Tickets go on sale at 1 p.m. South Avenue, East. the day of the show at Trailside. No advance ticket sales will be made and Fraud During Tax Season Project Ready the fee is $4 per person. Strollers are ELIZABETH – With tax season tions about mail they receive. All not permitted in the auditorium. approaching, Union County resi- voice messages are answered Accepting Applications “Resident Reptiles,” on Monday, dents can expect a stream of offi- promptly. ELIZABETH — Project Ready, a February 16, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., cial-looking envelopes in their mail- Union County officials said the the free job preparedness program located takes a close-up look at reptiles that boxes. county works with the United States within St. Joseph Social Service Cen- call Trailside home. Adults and chil- Authorities said most of these en- Postal Service on mail fraud issues. ter at 118 Division St. in Elizabeth, dren will meet live snakes and turtles velopes contain authentic docu- Help is also available from the New will be accepting applications for its from Trailside’s reptile collection ments, but some “look-alike” mail- Jersey Division of Taxation at (800) winter program on Tuesday, February while learning facts about these elu- ings have been identified as a source 323-4400, or at state.nj.us/treasury/ 42¢ 17, at 9:30 a.m. Applicants should be sive creatures. Two concurrent ses- of junk mail, scams and serious taxation. prepared to stay for two hours. The sions will be offered: the first for fraud. For questions about mailings that free six-week program will begin the families with children ages 3 to 6, and Some look-alikes use official-look- appear to come from the IRS, call following Monday at 9 a.m. the second for families with children ing emblems to mimic government (800) 829-1040 or visit irs.gov. We’ll mail 7,000 copies of your article for 2¢ apiece Basic computer skills will be taught ages 7 and older. Pre-registration is documents and envelopes. Others imi- Residents should not respond to including Microsoft Word, Excel and required as space is limited. 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An astringent or repellent What we call the Presidents’ Day holiday is really hardly won an election. Considered one of the 2. A valet; servant not that. It’s actually the holiday celebrating George greatest, he was the 16th President of the United back to identify information of greatest departments and agencies to take specific use to the public. actions implementing the principles set forth 3. A wine glass used by sixteenth cen- Washington’s birth in 1732, according to the United States and was assassinated in office at the start of Government should be participatory. in this memorandum. The independent agen- tury French aristocracy States Office of Personnel Man- his second term in 1865. Public engagement enhances the cies should comply with the Open Govern- 4. A small tub government’s effectiveness and improves ment Directive. RESE agement. Granted too, there’s some Which of the two above said 1. To pierce argument about what calendar was “Associate yourself with men of the quality of its decisions. Knowledge is This memorandum is not intended to, widely dispersed in society, and public and does not, create any right or benefit, 2. A sneeze or grunt in use during that time. Although good quality if you esteem your officials benefit from having access to substantive or procedural, enforceable at 3. To tremble or shake it’s popularly thought that Presi- own reputation; for ’tis better to be that dispersed knowledge. Executive de- law or in equity by a party against the 4. A thrusting forward; a lunging dents’ Day is the combination of alone than in bad company?” or partments and agencies should offer United States, its departments, agencies, Washington’s and Lincoln’s birth- “Government is not reason. Gov- Americans increased opportunities to or entities, its officers, employees, or day, Lincoln’s birthday on Febru- ernment is not eloquence. It is participate in policymaking and to pro- agents, or any other person. Letters to vide their government with the benefits of January 21, 2009. This memorandum ary 12, 1809 never became a fed- force. And, like fire, it is a danger- their collective expertise and informa- shall be published in the Federal Register. the Editor eral holiday; but it did become a ous servant and a fearful master?” tion. legal holiday in several states, such These are quotes of George as New Jersey. Washington. Times Archives Bring In 1968, legislation moved sev- And then you would know that Letters to the Editor Back Good Memories eral federal holidays. Washington’s Abraham Lincoln said at Thank you so much for the opportunity Birthday holiday of February 22 Gettysburg: “that we here highly to relive my childhood. I enjoyed reading was moved to the third Monday in resolve that these dead shall not We’ve Faced Redistricting Before in the articles [the recently placed online February each year. Since taking have died in vain — that this na- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times and The Westfield Leader archives] for (from) the effect in 1971, it was intended to tion, under God, shall have a new Westfield; Must Work Through It mid-1950’s, when I lived in Fanwood and simplify the calendar and give gov- birth of freedom — and that gov- First let me say, it’s easy for me to look addition to Roosevelt School when there at the Fanwood playground. I knew I had ernment workers three-day week- ernment of the people, by the at the proposed middle school redistrict- is extra capacity at Edison is fiscally won several sporting events. Lol (laugh ends. people, for the people, shall not ing situation with objectivity. It doesn’t irresponsible, especially in these difficult out loud). Thanks again. affect my family so my response isn’t times. The fact that there are three-day perish from the earth.” affected by my emotions. I agree with the Let’s also look at the logistics of the Carol Mahon Finlay weekends now seems the impor- His quote inscribed on one wall Washington families that we should avoid reallocation of Washington students. One Brick tant feature of most holidays today of the Lincoln Memorial in Wash- breaking up the small population of Wash- writer from last week complained that — such as Presidents’ Day, Me- ington, D.C. is, “With malice to- ington students. According to enrollment children shouldn’t have to go to middle Proud of WHS Students numbers provided by the district, there is school over two miles away. If you live on morial Day and Labor Day. Could ward none; with charity for all; room at Edison to accommodate all of the Michael Drive, one of the streets affected, Who Aced SAT2s it be that because we forgot the real with firmness in the right, as God children from Washington. The district Mapquest calculates that you live 2.6 I was extremely proud to see, in the reasons for the holidays that we are gives us to see the right, let us suggests that this is not a viable solution miles from Roosevelt. You’re already January 29 edition of The Westfield in the mess that we are today? strive on to finish the work we are because there would not be enough re- over two miles away from the middle Leader, so many Westfield students who sources at Edison in the school year 2009/ school. Edison is 3.4 miles from the same achieved 800 on their SAT2 tests. As a One could question the signifi- in; to bind up the nation’s 2010 to allow this as a feasible option street. Are the children living on these former Westfield Board of Education cance of a general who hardly won wounds....” under current budget restrictions. If I were streets really walking home from extra- member who reviewed, at one time or a battle, except for his last one – or We think it is important for our a Washington parent I would suggest that curricular activities now? Will the extra another, during my tenure on the board, a statesman who hardly won an children to know of these great the district explain why we can’t transfer 0.8 miles change their habits? The same the math texts used in the system, I am resources from Roosevelt to Edison to can be said for people living on Coolidge especially delighted at the numbers of election, except for his last one. men of perilous times, of their make this possible. If the district as a Street. You live 1.9 miles from Roosevelt those who aced the math exams. George Washington was the great character and sacrifice, of their whole can handle all of the incoming and 2.7 miles from Edison. Again, this is It is a tribute to the school system, the general with few victories. He’s contribution to country and man- sixth graders, why would resources need a difference of 0.8 miles. teachers, and, of course, the parents and called the “Father of Our Country” kind. to be added? Why can’t they just be Lastly, I have several neighbors and families of these wonderful kids who and most of us know that he was the first President Also, it’s way past time for all countrymen, adults, reallocated between the schools? former classmates of my son who chose continue to broadcast to the world the As superintendent, Dr. Dolan has been to attend Edison over Roosevelt. None of excellence of Westfield’s academic envi- of the United States. elected officials – you and I – to live by our deeds given the difficult task of making the them has complained and every one of ronment. Abraham Lincoln was the great statesman that with the honor and character of these great men. decision of how to make our schools most these kids is well-adjusted and happy. I Congratulations and may all these effective. No matter what she chooses as think no matter how this issue is resolved youngsters realize their college dreams a plan, there are going to be people who it is more of a problem for the parents than and may they continue on their road to are unhappy. We’ve faced redistricting it turns out to be for the children. The best leadership in their generation. Letters to the Editor before and it’s never easy when your thing we can do is work through different Marilyn Gulotta children are affected. Since I’ve lived in solutions, and if it doesn’t work out the Westfield Westfield, the children in the Gardens way we want, don’t create anxiety for section of town have been moved from your children. I’m sure there will be plenty ‘We Reap What We Cranford and Westfield Residents Thank Those Helping Franklin to Wilson and now back to of students who they know from sports Franklin. All of this is necessary so that and clubs. In a town of just over six square Sow’ in BOE Elections we can keep our class sizes within the miles, it’s hard to go anywhere without Stop the Cell Tower Proposal Near Lenape Park As I recall, the last time the BOE This letter is to express our gratitude to this cell tower application. Special thanks of the Cranford Eagle now with the Local boundaries set by our Board of Educa- knowing someone. tion. Accusing Dr. Dolan’s decisions as (Westfield Board of Education) was up the many wonderful people who helped to the people who faithfully attended the Source as well as Robert Missick, for- Kim Beattie for election, the incumbents ran unop- in the rejection of the 120-foot cell phone zoning board meetings, both residents merly of the Star-Ledger, and Ron Ange- discrimination is, I think, going a little too Westfield far. Also, asking the district to finance an posed. tower that was proposed on the border of affected and others to support us such as les of the Star-Ledger, have all helped us Today I see a lot of opposition energy Cranford and Westfield at the Cranford Barbara and Frank Krause of Cranford, put important notices and articles in their being focused on the Washington School Swim Club. First of all, our sincere thanks Vicky Kimmins and Jo Neylan, Westfield papers. We thank them for their interest Washington’s Birthday Salute; redistricting issue. to the Cranford Zoning Board who unani- Council members, as well as those who and help in keeping the public informed. Too bad none of that opposition energy mously denied this project at a meeting on wrote letters to the newspapers and those It is distressing that newspapers are existed at election time. December 8, 2008. who spoke against this tower at the many facing a financial crisis at this time and Celebrate His Ideals and Character We reap what we sow. We are also deeply appreciative to The meetings. sadly, some are not surviving. They help On February 22, we honor the Father of 14, 1799. Upon his death, President John Board of Chosen Freeholders led by Bette We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the immeasurably in getting out the news to our Country, George Washington, by cel- Adams offered these prophetic words in Morgan O’Brien Jane Kowalski with Norman Albert, people of the press who faithfully cov- the people, especially the local news. ebrating his birth. George Washington praise of his predecessor, “His example is Westfield Union County attorney, and his witness, ered our long ordeal. The Westfield Leader They are also a voice for those citizens clearly defined what it means to be an now complete, and it will teach wisdom Victor Vinegra who together helped us provided press coverage and printed the who want to express an opinion, sugges- American, and through his actions, ex- and virtue to magistrates, citizens, and Governor Should Talk greatly in this case. letters of residents opposed to the tower tion or objection. A free press is one of emplified the meaning of the words, men, not only in the present age, but in John Schmidt, our outstanding at- construction. The Chronicle and the Sub- our most precious freedoms and it should ideals, devotion, and love of country. future generations, as long as our history To Taxpayers on Train torney, and the many fine people he urban News unfailingly published our be supported so that it will never disap- Washington’s exemplary character and shall be read.” Editor’s note: this was sent to Governor called to testify, has guided us through meeting dates, provided news coverage pear. strong leadership as Commander-in-Chief Sadly, over the past 45 years much of Jon Corzine and copied to the newspaper. this long and arduous process to the and printed residents concerns in Letters Once again we are very grateful to of the Continental Army held him in good this history has been removed from our On January 29, 2009, Governor rejection of this proposal by the zoning to the Editor. Christina Hinke of The the many good, fair and interested stead as he led his troops to victory. He children’s history books. Washington’s Corzine, many politicians, business lead- board. Westfield Leader and Leslie Murray of people who assisted us over these long stated in his General orders in July 1776, portrait has been removed from the class- ers, lobbyists and the like attended the Many concerned people working to- The Chronicle both wrote excellent de- months to arrive at this place. We will “Our own Country’s Honor, all call upon room walls. His lessons of wisdom and Chamber of Commerce Train Ride to gether helped us overcome this threat to tailed accounts of the zoning board meet- never forget your kindness and help. us… Let us therefore rely upon the good- virtue have been lost to “Revisionist” Washington, D.C. I suspect that there was our homes, neighborhoods and Lenape ings. From the residents of Cranford and ness of the Cause, and the aid of the history, and today, we wonder where a lot of hand shaking and partying. All Park. Audrey and Joe Muratore, residents Sara Magnola, editor of The Chronicle; Westfield adjacent to Lenape Park, we supreme Being, in whose hands Victory Honor, Honesty, loyalty, integrity and this took place while we, the common of Cranford, provided invaluable assis- Gregg Marx, former editor of the Cranford thank you. is, to animate and encourage us to great character have gone in our society. folk, went off to work, if we still had a tance. We are grateful to the 600 plus Chronicle; Ellen Dooley, editor of the Schuvart Family and noble Actions.” Let us raise our glass in honor of one. This trip is the reported to be the start people who signed our petition against Suburban News; Paul Greulich, formerly Westfield As President of the Constitutional Con- George’s birthday, and challenge each of the Governor’s re-election bid. vention in 1787, realizing the difficult other to live by the principals on which, Governor, why not take NJ Transit one task ahead he said to the delegates “If, to our great nation was founded, and to day a week during rush hour and talk to us please the people, we offer what we our- teach by example. taxpayers? I know that their must be some selves disapprove, how can, we after- In a speech given by Lt. Col. U.S. hesitation, since many of us taxpayers wards defend our work? Let us raise a Grant III in 1930, he said, “Teach your enjoyed our talks on the 800 percent toll standard to which the wise and the honest pupils to know and admire George Wash- hike last year which placed you in front of can repair. The event is in the hand of ington, to carry his example and compan- taxpayers which were not always favor- God.” ionship in their hearts, and the country’s able to your idea! Should you see fit to Washington’s honesty, integrity, and destinies will be safe in the hands of the join our on our daily ride to work (if we loyalty, set the moral tone of our new next generation.” are so lucky), please tell us ahead of time nation and made him the most beloved It only takes two generations of igno- so we can do what we can to schedule our and respected man in America. In 1788, rance for our history to be forgotten. meeting with you. he wrote in a letter, “The first transactions Happy Birthday George… Long live To assure full disclosure, I am sending of a Nation, like those of an individual your wisdom and virtue. this recommendation to the media. upon his first entrance into life, make the William Sanders Albert Muller deepest impression, and are to form the Mountainside Scotch Plains leading traits in its character.” In his inaugural address on April 30, 1789, the First President of the United States proclaimed, “The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty, and the destiny of the republican model of government, are justly considered deeply, perhaps as finally, staked on the experiment entrusted to the hands of the American people.” After two terms he voluntarily stepped down. In his Farewell Address in 1796, he fortuitously said, “The basis of our politi- cal systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government. But the Constitution which at all times exists, ‘till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole People, is sacredly obligatory upon all.” George Washington died December To Reach Us E-Mail - [email protected] Phone - (908) 232-4407 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 5, 2009 Page 5 Union County News Join Me in Campaign Kick-off for Letters to the Editor Governor of New Jersey Editor’s Note: the following is a copy much. I will hold our government ac- About The Abortion and Stem Cell Research of an e-mail sent to supporters of Repub- countable to the people of New Jersey and lican candidate for governor, Chris bring real change to Trenton. I have the 2009 Budget Christie. experience and the will to make the tough Immoral, Unethical This week, I am officially kicking-off decisions necessary to put our state on the my campaign for governor of New Jer- right track. Editor’s note: this letter was sent to I would be in favor of government sey. As your U.S. Attorney for the past I would be honored if you would join George Devanney Union County Manager First Lady Michelle Obama and copied to funding and private funding of umbilical seven years, I never shied away from the me today, Thursday, February 5, at the the newspaper. cord blood banks and utilizing these re- tough decisions. During my tenure, we Union County supporters event, at 4:30 I am very concerned about two issues sources for research and healing illnesses. relentlessly prosecuted countless public p.m. at the Cranford VFW, 479 South Editor’s Note: The following is the cover development of new revenue programs, and that were in our media, last week. These Additionally, I would favor funding of letter sent to the Union County County day-to-day operations for each clubhouse officials for corruption and corporate ex- Avenue, Eeast, Cranford. issues are the federal funding of abortion educational resources and counseling on ecutives who cheated their workers. I will If you have any questions, please visit Board of Chosen Freeholders with the 2009 with the objective of attaining profitability. and stem cell research and FDA-approved sex ed, sexual responsibility and adop- Executive Budget proposal. This year’s ex- The county will continue to maintain the use that same hard work and determina- my website at www.christiefornj.com or human stem cell experiments. tion. Lastly, I would be in favor of fund- tion to take back New Jersey and once call my campaign headquarters at (862) ecutive budget totals $449.3 million. courses. We will structure a request for Our new administration, according to ing alternatives for abortion, such as em- Given the deepening recession and na- proposal within the next few months, with again make our state a place we are proud 579-3181. Together we will change New the Star-Ledger, has approved federal bryo adoption and adoption for our chil- to call home. Jersey. tional economic crisis, all levels of govern- specific requirements for meeting financial funding for abortion and FDA approval dren, rather than stem cell applications goals. Through this process, we would be We know our government spends too ment face more challenges than ever before for stem cell trials with human beings. I and abortion. Chris Christie in recent history. able to eliminate additional seasonal posi- much, borrows too much, and taxes too GOP Candidate Revenue sources have greatly diminished tions. am morally and ethically opposed to us- Our money needs to be spent on healing, during this time, while mandated govern- In completing the overhaul of our golf ing taxpayers money for the above. and improving our wonderful nation. Life mental costs have continued to climb, lead- courses, we have begun the construction of I believe, from a medical perspective, is sacred, let’s support that conviction. Former Westfield Resident ing to a $24 million budget gap. a driving range and learning center at Gal- that an embryo is a child at conception. I hope that your readers and our admin- Barely a day goes by that we don’t hear loping Hill. Market studies have shown Within two weeks of conception, there is istration will look into these issues and act Upset by Book Gaffes stories of residents and businesses strug- there is a lack of driving range facilities in a heartbeat. Ultrasounds, medical books according to their conscience. Please write and medical documentaries (i.e., Miracle to your representatives, President Obama Like Thomas Casey, I moved to fiddle” and “I herd my name...”). gling to make ends meet, and of the over- the region. Such an attraction will bring a Westfield while in grade school and stayed I am amazed that the book was printed. whelming demand at social services offices wider audience to golf at Galloping Hill, of Life documentary), will back up this and our media. This is our money and our across the region. which also enjoys an outstanding location fact. These embryos are viable outside of future generation. How we spend our tax until I graduated from college (1958- The numerous errors made it practically It is against this backdrop that we worked near regional transportation. We anticipate the womb as early as 20 weeks from dollars reflects what we value. We need 1971). My best friend from high school unreadable. Don’t publishers employ to present a 2009 budget that makes cut- opening the facility by the end of the sum- conception. to let our elected officials know what days still resides in Westfield. She and I proofreaders or copy editors? backs but maintains the core mission of mer, which will generate $600,000 in an- Our nation needs to support life. We those values are. are both avid readers and recommend Madeline Hagemann county government, without overburdening nual revenues. have viable alternatives to stem cell re- Please stand up for your beliefs and just “good reads” to one another. Quincy, Illinois taxpayers. This cannot be done, though, I am also proposing a pilot program this search that utilizes embryos. The options as importantly, advocate for those who do In a recent phone conversation, she without hard choices, sacrifice and great year, which creates a preferred tee time mentioned Casey’s “Beaches, Blondes Editor’s note: Mr. Casey, the author, are utilizing umbilical cord blood, which not have a voice. apologized to the reader, saying she un- discipline. membership program for both Galloping is ample and free, or utilizing prostrate and Bellhops.” She had not yet read it, but Given the complexity of the budget defi- Hill and Ash Brook. The membership pro- Jessi Furino had seen an article about it in The Westfield fortunately received a “rough draft” ver- cit, there is not a single answer that would gram could generate in excess of $100,000 cells (yes I know some people are uncom- Scotch Plains sion of the book. fortable with that option.). Both of these Leader and said it might be enjoyable. I fill the budget gap. for access to tee times seven days in ad- purchased the book with great anticipa- “My options here are to either send Instead, we’ve met this challenge with an vance. cells differentiate better than embryo cells, you a replacement or the exact amount and are in ample supply. The problem is tion of rekindling memories of Westfield. action plan to make $10 million in addi- These measures will restore our golf The story itself was adolescent. My of money you spent on the book, which tional cuts to those we have already made courses to profitability in the near future. that we don’t have public banks to store I believe would be the soft-cover ver- these cells. State Senator Codey (NJ), main objection, however, was the use of over the years that incorporates a variety of Countywide, we have continued the ex- incorrect punctuation or lack of punctua- sion, which sells for $14.95. If you options including: a reduction of the haustive search for new and creative sources appropriated money to start a bank in send me a bill and the book, I will be New Jersey, but the money was re-appro- tion, run-on sentences, bad grammar (“I workforce through traditional and non-tra- of revenues which could yield as much as $7 could saw,” “in her hand she was held a most happy to repay you. I hope you million for 2009. priated. We can start these banks, we just ditional methods; employee givebacks pair of...shoes”) and completely wrong find this a fair and proper thing to do,” through negotiated contracts; a comprehen- The Governor has proposed offering a need to begin. goleader.com/subscribe he said. sive plan to restore our golf courses to pension deferral. The county is prepared to words (“coming thought the door,” “base profitability; the maximization of existing take advantage of this offer in a fiscally revenues and the creation of new revenue prudent manner. While we are eligible for a sources. maximum of $10 million, we will defer less We begin by offering a curtailed 2008- than half of what we are entitled to. Home of the NEW 2009 exclusionary tiered pay package, which We hope to realize $1.3 million in rev- among its features, eliminates salary in- enues through the sale of vacant land at creases for employees making more than Runnells Specialized Hospital to the Berke- $90,000. The tiered exclusionary pay pack- ley Aquatic Club. In addition to the initial colossal8oz hamburger age and benefit givebacks will save the revenue, we will see recurring revenue county more than $700,000 this year. Last through the return of this property to the tax year’s six-month salary deferral saved rolls. www.uniquecruiseandtravel.com $580,000. In addition, our elected officials The new juvenile detention center in Lin- will forego pay raises. den has also presented an opportunity for Carol Bevere Kearney• Proprietor This came on the heels of a four-year revenue enhancers. We are exploring the 207 CENTER STREET, GARWOOD agreement with Council 8 — the County’s shared service of possibly renting vacant largest bargaining unit — which will save beds to other counties, which could raise as 908-789-3303 $900,000 in health benefit costs over its much as $500,000 in recurring revenues ™ four-year span. That agreement featured no beginning this year. Also serving Zamba Beef Zliders! salary increases for both 2008 and 2010 and In our quest for substantial long-term modest 3 percent salary increases in 2009 dollars, we have requested a proposal from and 2011. The agreement also calls for new a correctional company regarding the re- employees to contribute more to their health dedicated use of our former juvenile deten- Helping Accident insurance, representing one of the highest tion center and old jail at the County com- contribution levels in the state. plex in Elizabeth. Given their close proxim- In total, we will layoff 28, and another 63 ity to transportation and governmental re- Victims Everyday positions will not be funded. We will also sources, we believe we can capitalize on eliminate 55 seasonal positions. these assets. We have implemented a hiring freeze on Union County has 172 miles of county all non-essential positions. We will have 24 roadway, which we believe provide an op- retirements in 2009, which will save portunity to create a countywide towing and $900,000. Twenty-one of these vacancies vehicle storage facility. This could generate Hamburgers and Fries will be eliminated. as much as $100,000 a year. We hope to We will continue to examine and elimi- have such a facility operational in the fall. nate funding for vacancies as they arise. We In closing, I must stress the importance of Phone: 908.233.8800 Fax: 908.233.8805 will anticipate a total of $2 million in sav- finding a willing partner in the state — who ings through the elimination of funding for must move forward with its offering of a vacant positions in the sheriff’s office, one-year deferral on its pension mandate. Fire-Grilled 8oz Burgers surrogate’s office, prosecutor’s office, and We have further asked the state to relax Home-Made, Always Fresh, Never Frozen the various county code departments as a mandates that would enable the county to whole. save an additional $1.8 million over the next Hamburger $4.69 We also anticipate layoffs totaling ap- three years, allowing us to consolidate some Cheeseburger (American or Swiss) $5.19 proximately $1.3 million in the engineering of our mandated children’s programs into Bacon Burger $5.29 division, the Department of Parks and our new state-of-the art juvenile detention Community Renewal, and the Department center. Bacon Cheeseburger $5.79 of Human Services. Additionally, we will be asking the State Through all these mechanisms — lay- to review and increase its reimbursement ALL TOPPINGS FREE* offs, retirements and the elimination of fund- for the education of juveniles held in county Ketchup Lettuce Tomato Mustard Mayo ing for vacancies — we will realize $4.6 juvenile detention facilities. This review Pickles Grilled Onions & Peppers Zamba Sauce million in annualized savings. and increase will better align it with the * Upon Request. Limited to up to 3 choices. One key area we identified last year for original intent of the state’s Fair Education reform was our county golf division. Cur- Act. This could potentially save approxi- ™ rently, the County’s three golf courses are mately $160,000 annually. Zamba Beef Zliders operating at 50 percent capacity, while op- Finally, in closing, if we do not imple- 3 Mini-Burgers erational costs are running as if they were at ment the entire action plan, more layoffs Home-Made, Always Fresh, Never Frozen 100 percent. and drastic workforce reductions will be Hamburger $4.99 Our golf courses incurred an operational necessary to close the budget gap. loss of $690,000 in 2008. However, this was That being said, while we face a chal- JON BRAMNICK Cheeseburger (American or Swiss) $5.49 a $500,000 revenue improvement over 2007. lenging year ahead, I look forward to work- Bacon Burger $5.59 This improvement was due in part to opera- ing with the freeholder board, as we face Bacon Cheeseburger $5.99 tional efficiencies and an increase in fees. these issues and keep our county strong. Our Certified Civil Trial Attorney We must now take a number of steps that best days are still ahead. 30 Years Experience could complete the return to profitability. SP Dem Chair Lauds Zamba Fries All three golf courses are facing their recognized as a “Super Lawyer” Reg Large own challenges, but the downtrend in the Decorum of Council French Fries $2.00 $3.00 economy has especially magnified the fail- in the field of Personal Injury Law Sweet Potato Fries $2.00 $3.00 ings of one course, Oak Ridge in Clark. The I attended part of the Town Council executive budget proposes the indefinite (Scotch Plains) conference meeting of BRAMNICK, RODRIGUEZ, closure of Oak Ridge Golf course, and as a January 29. The meetings are more civi- MITTERHOFF, GRABAS & WOODRUFF LLC Zamba Sides result, we would anticipate a savings of lized this year than they were under the Cole Slaw $1.50 $740,000 through that closure. last administration. I think we are seeing 1827 East Second Street, Scotch Plains This particular facility would require a the start of a new era in town. minimum of $5 to 7 million to rebuild its In the last two years, we have helped 908-322-7000 WESTFIELD antiquated clubhouse and ailing golf course, the most contentious people in town gov- www.jonbramnick.com 231 E. South Avenue which also suffers from structural flooding. ernment move on. This is good for Scotch Oak Ridge sustained the worst operating Plains and should provide an environ- Can Be Reached 24 Hours a Day in an Emergency For more information go to www.zambachicken.com loss among our county courses this past ment, which will allow different issues to year, at a total of $410,000. Our statistics showed that many golfers who normally be discussed in a non-personal way. I used Oak Ridge instead utilized the county’s hope each of us can play a part in pursuing Ash Brook course in nearby Scotch Plains. such discussions. Step one is for us to The county would realize a much better educate ourselves in issues of particular return on its money by focusing its existing concern to each of us. manpower and resources on Ash Brook in Let me know if you would like help Scotch Plains, and Galloping Hill in Union. getting started in such a process. I will Both courses currently require the modern- continue to focus on the budget, which I ization of their clubhouse facilities in order believe drives what we can do in other to continue to generate a revenue stream areas of interest. People can do this either that would help restore our golf division to on their own or in connection with one of profitability. I am therefore recommending the political parties in town. Citizen par- that we contract out the clubhouse opera- ticipation helps the government meet the tions at both Galloping Hill and Ash Brook. needs and desires of the people. Under this public-private partnership, the golf management company would be re- Dick Samuel sponsible for managing the construction, Chair Democratic Committee of SP We’ll Help Your Business

Get Back On Track The Westfield Leader - [email protected] Page 6 Thursday, February 5, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Library Announces Events Author-Professor to Share For Black History Month Unlikely Urban Adventures SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch history at Union County College, will FANWOOD – Author and Rutgers behind-the-scenes tours and personal Plains Public Library will offer two present “The Shady Rest Country University professor Michael Aaron insights. The highlight of the book is special programs in celebration of Black Club: A Black New Jersey Cultural Rockland will visit the Fanwood Me- Professor Rockland’s adventures on History Month during February. Oasis in the Age of Segregation.” morial Library on Tuesday, February the bridge, including climbing to the Barbara Thompson Howell, author This black-owned and operated 10, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. He will read top of one of the towers. of “How to Trace Your African-Ameri- country club in Scotch Plains flour- from and discuss two of his books, Professor Rockland’s early career can Roots,” will speak on Sunday, Feb- ished from the 1920s through the “Snowshoeing Through Sewers: Ad- was in the United States diplomatic ruary 15, at 2 p.m. Ms. Howell is a sixth 1950s, drawing stars and leaders from ventures in New York City, New Jer- service, during which he was a cul- generation Whippany resident, author the worlds of entertainment, sports, sey, and Philadelphia” and “The tural attaché in both Argentina and and a retired editorial executive. business and culture. George Washington Bridge: Poetry Spain. He is the author of 11 books, Drawing from over three decades Professor Hogan’s program will be in Steel.” three of which have received special documenting her own family history, offered through the Horizon Speak- In his 1994 “Snowshoeing Through recognition. Currently chairman of and her deep knowledge of the sub- ers Bureau of the New Jersey Council the Sewers,” Professor Rockland re- American Studies at Rutgers Univer- ject in general, Ms. Howell will cover for the Humanities, a state partner of counts his adventures in unlikely ur- sity, he lives in central New Jersey. some of the basics of genealogical the National Endowment for the Hu- ban settings. He has circumnavigated Professor Rockland has won five research, along with the special chal- manities. SCOUT SUPPORTER…Ambassador Girl Scouts from Troop No. 498 present Manhattan Island in a canoe, walked major teaching/lecturing awards, in- lenges of tracing African-American All programs at the library are free the 2008 Girl Scouts of Washington Rock Council Westfield Community Award the length of Broadway (275 blocks) cluding the National Teaching Award and open to everyone. Pre-registra- to Westfield Lumber and Home Center and Tony Di Francesco in recognition of in American Studies. He has lectured ancestry. their service to the Girl Scouts of Westfield. Mr. Di Francesco provided the girls in one day and canoed from New Jer- On Thursday, February 26, at 7:30 tion is highly recommended, as space with paint and supplies to complete their Gold Award project, a three-story mural sey to Manhattan, staying overnight in some 21 countries around the world. p.m., Lawrence Hogan, professor of is limited. The Scotch Plains Public at Franklin Elementary School, as well as providing supplies to other scout on Ellis Island. Additionally, he has A regular contributor to New Jersey Library is located at 1927 Bartle Av- projects. Pictured, from left to right, are: Mr. Di Francesco, Melia Parsloe and bicycled the length of New Jersey’s Monthly magazine, he also has worked Library Friends Post enue, one block from Park Avenue in Jorie Richlin-Zack. Route 22, competed in the Delaware in television and film production, the center of the township. For fur- River Raft Race in the Snuffle-upagus, mostly for PBS. Free Museum Passes ther information, to register or get walked the length of Philadelphia and This program will be free to the WESTFIELD – The Friends of the directions, call the library at (908) Golden Agers Reveal Trip managed to canoe it also. public, but reservations are recom- Westfield Memorial Library are con- 322-5007, extension no. 204, or e- In his latest book, “The George mended. The Fanwood Memorial Li- tinuing to sponsor and fund the Free mail [email protected]. Washington Bridge: Poetry in Steel” brary is located at North Avenue and Museum Pass Program, through For St. Pat’s Celebration (2008), Professor Rockland pays trib- Tillotson Road. For more information which families can visit select New Garden Club to Hear SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch invited to provide suggestions for ute to a national landmark by weav- and to reserve a space, call the library Jersey and New York museums for Plains Golden Agers Club will cel- activities and free luncheons are pro- ing together history, popular culture, at (908) 322-6400. free. Many of the passes also cover Talk on Herb Farm ebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a trip vided at least one week during each discounts at museum restaurants and WESTFIELD – The Garden Club on Wednesday, March 11, to Li month. Special speakers give presen- shops. of Westfield invites those interested Greci Staaten on Staten Island, N.Y. tations on health and other topics. Two new museums have been added in gardening to attend its Tuesday, All are welcome to attend. Membership, theater, musical re- to the list of participants. One is the February 10 meeting to be held at 1 Tickets, which cost $61, include vues and other activity trips are Museum of Arts and Design, formerly p.m. in the Parish House of The Pres- musical renditions by Irish tenor available to everyone. For trip de- the American Craft Museum, at 2 byterian Church in Westfield, located Mike Byrne; an elegant lunch and tails, call Jean De Tore at (908) 889- Columbus Circle in New York City. at 140 Mountain Avenue. the bus ride from the Scotch Hills 4121 or Mary De Jesso at (908) The second new participant is the Louise Hyde, co-owner with her Country Club. The bus will depart 654-4512. Club membership infor- New York Historical Society, the old- husband, Cyrus Hyde, of a renowned at 10:15 a.m. that morning. mation is available by calling Marge est museum in New York City, lo- New Jersey herb nursery, will be the The menu for the occasion will fea- Van Duyne at (908) 889-4631. cated at 170 Central Park West. featured speaker. ture one-hour open bar, soup or pasta Passes also currently are available Located in the mountains of War- and garden salad for starters, with an Gardening Club Open for the following museums: Grounds ren County, Well Sweep Herb Farm is entrée choice of corned beef and cab- for Sculpture, Frick Collection, Ad- known for having one of the largest bage, roasted chicken or baked salmon To County Youngsters venture Aquarium, New Jersey collections of herbs in the United oreganato, plus favorite accompani- AREA – Union County boys and Children’s Museum, Morgan Library States. Almost 2,000 varieties of ments. A dessert table will follow. girls in grades 3 through 5 are invited and Museum, Montclair Art Museum, plants may be found there. The Golden Agers Club gives senior to join the Rutgers 4-H/Whole Foods Garden State Discovery Museum, The Hydes founded their business citizens a chance to meet with their Gardening Club. The club will meet Guggenheim Museum, Children’s 40 years ago on a 4.5-acre farm. To- peers, share ideas, interact and gather on the second and fourth Fridays of the Museum of Manhattan and the Ameri- day, their farm consists of 120 acres useful information. It meets weekly on month beginning February 13 from can Museum of Natural History. containing display gardens, green- Thursdays at 10 a.m. from September 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Whole Foods SCALING NEW HEIGHTS…Professor Michael Rockland climbs to the top of The passes are available to houses, a barn, small animals and a to June at the Scotch Hills Country store at 2235 Springfield Avenue in one of the George Washington Bridge towers on the cable, accompanied by Port Westfield Memorial Library gift shop. Club, located at Plainfield Avenue and Union. Authority Emergency Service Unit Police. He will discuss his adventures at the cardholders in good standing and to The Garden Club of Westfield is a Jerusalem Road in Scotch Plains. During the meetings, children will Fanwood Memorial Library on Tuesday, February 10, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. non-resident MURAL cardholders member of The Garden Club of New Birthday celebrations, bingo and plant seeds, make crafts, sample healthy who are members of the Friends. For Jersey and National Garden Clubs. social opportunities are a regular part snacks and learn leadership skills. The full details, stop by the circulation For more information about this meet- of weekly meetings. Members are cost for supplies at each meeting is $2 Willow Grove Announces desk of the library, located at 550 ing or other club activities, call Rose- and parents must accompany their child. East Broad Street. mary Shire at (908) 232-8120. Chelsea Offers Lesson To register for this club, call the Rutgers Cooperative Extension 4-H Mardi Gras Celebration On Cake Decorating Department of Union County at (908) SCOTCH PLAINS – The Willow timate gatherings or as a full eight- FANWOOD – A free lesson on 654-9854, extension no. 2237. Grove Presbyterian Church invites piece band with vocalist for stage cake decorating will take place on The 4-H Youth Development Pro- members of the community to its shows and larger events. Losetwopoints.com Thursday, February 12, at 7 p.m. at gram is part of Rutgers Cooperative third annual Mardi Gras Jazz Wor- The quintet performing for the Mardi The Chelsea at Fanwood, located at Extension. 4-H educational programs ship Service and Brunch on Sunday, Gras Jazz Worship Service at Willow 295 South Avenue. are offered to all Union County youth, February 22. Grove includes Mr. DiDario on piano, •NJ State-Approved Online Barbara Merolla, formerly of on an age-appropriate basis, without The 10 a.m. service will include a Hank D’Angelo of Woodbridge on Barbara’s Decorating of North regard to race, color, national origin, variety of jazz gospel pieces and tenor sax, Rod Anderson of Princeton Defensive Driving Course Plainfield, will present the workshop. gender, religion or disability. (Not all spirituals, culminating in a rendition on clarinet, Doug Rollender of She will demonstrate her craft, then prohibited bases apply to all programs.) of “When the Saints Go Marching Bridgewater on trombone and David •Remove Two Points from your License give hands-on instruction on how in- For additional information, con- In.” Director of Music Paul DiDario Grego of Hoboken on tuba. dividuals can decorate their own cakes. tact County 4-H Agent James of South Plainfield will direct the After worship, a free brunch will •Reduce Auto Premiums A raffle with prizes will be held. To Nichnadowicz at (908) 654-9854 or choir as it presents an arrangement be served including egg and sausage respond, call (908) 654-5200. nj4h.Rutgers.edu. of “Keep Your Lamps.” casserole, fruit salad, bagels and bev- Childcare and children’s classes erages. King Cakes, a Mardi Gras will be provided during the worship tradition honoring the Magi, also service, but youngsters also will be will be served. Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. welcome to stay during the service. Reservations are appreciated by The Dixie Mix Jazz Band will per- Thursday, February 19. Interested “25 Years Experience” form the music this year. Led by Doug persons are asked to call the church Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer Rollender, the Dixie Mix consists of a office at (908) 232-5678, e-mail network of more than 20 musicians [email protected] or who play Dixieland-style jazz and a visit the church website, FAMILY LAW library of hundreds of classical willowgrovechurch.org. Dixieland and standard jazz tunes. The Willow Grove Presbyterian · Divorce · Domestic Violence The ensemble performs most of- Church is located at 1961 Raritan · Custody · Child Support ten as a quintet, but also appears as a Road in Scotch Plains. All its facili- jazz trio in restaurants and more in- ties are handicap-accessible.

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 5, 2009 Page 7 Lady of Lourdes to Celebrate St. Bartholomew Dedication Ninth Anniversary of Chapel To Be Held on February 14 MOUNTAINSIDE – The parish Regional Bishop of Union County, SCOTCH PLAINS – Saint has seen 333 new parish families, community of Our Lady of Lourdes who will preside at the event. Bartholomew the Apostle Roman bringing the total to more than will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady Light refreshments will follow in Catholic Church will celebrate the 2,400. of Lourdes and the ninth anniversary the church’s Pollard Hall. If inter- blessing and dedication of the newly The parish features multiple spiri- of the parish’s Perpetual Adoration ested in attending or in need of fur- renovated church on Saturday, Feb- tual offerings, including stewardship Chapel on Wednesday, February 11. ther information, call the parish of- ruary 14, with a 5 p.m. Mass. The ministries, religious education, faith Since it first opened on February fice at (908) 232-1162. church is located at 2032 Westfield formation opportunities, social out- 11, 2000, the chapel has remained a Individuals are invited to volunteer Avenue in Scotch Plains. reach efforts, expanding academic pro- place where adorers visit with the an hour a week as a regularly scheduled After a span of about eight grams, social gatherings and commu- Blessed Sacrament 24 hours a day, adorer. They also can alternate weeks months, the church doors will re- nity events, among other categories. seven days a week. There always are with a partner. Scheduled adorers are open, providing more room, sacred Additionally, Saint Bartholomew scheduled adorers present while the always needed and always welcome. worship space, open access and a Interparochial School enrolls more Holy Eucharist is exposed. For information or to volunteer, call welcoming atmosphere. The church than 230 students. Founded in 1950 The Parish of Our Lady of Lourdes Irene Ciccarino at (732) 574-0064. renovations came as a result of the under the direction of the Religious is extremely proud of its Adoration Reverend John Paladino’s efforts Teachers Filippini, the school be- Chapel and of the hundreds of people since becoming pastor in May 2005. came co-sponsored in 1992 by the from within the parish and other par- Monningers Welcome Bishop Manuel A. Cruz, bishop two Roman Catholic parishes in ishes who devotedly keep their sched- of Union County, will preside at the Scotch Plains – St. Bartholomew the uled hour every week, according to Daughter, Zoe Anne Mass. Catholic and interfaith repre- Apostle and Immaculate Heart of the church. James and Kathy Monninger of sentatives from various areas around Mary, both part of the Archdiocese The small chapel, located adjacent Oakley, Utah have announced the birth JOY OF SHABBAT…On January 11, Temple Sholom of Fanwood/Scotch Plains the state will join in the dedication. of Newark. to the Our Lady of Lourdes Roman of their daughter, Zoe Anne and its religious school held a congregation-wide educational day devoted to the The Mass will incorporate St. In 2000, the school was accredited Catholic Church sanctuary at 300 Monninger, on Monday, January 12, meaning, relevance and joys of celebrating Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath. More Bartholomew’s ensemble choir, a by the Middle States Commission Central Avenue in Mountainside, is at 8:09 p.m. at St. Mark’s Hospital in than 200 people attended the event, which was held at Union Catholic High School new pipe organ, instrumentalists and in Scotch Plains, the home of Temple Sholom’s religious school. Pictured, Sophie on Elementary Schools and is listed open to anyone who wishes to visit Salt Lake City, Utah. Prittchett paints the Shabbat candlesticks that she made. other reverent ceremonial aspects. in its Directory of Accredited with the Holy Eucharist and spend Zoe weighed 7 pounds and 6 ounces The parish features a successful Schools. By enhancing a variety of some quiet time in prayer. It features and measured 17 inches in length at balance of age groups, including academic programs, developing the a library of devotional literature for birth. many families that have remained quality of the curriculum and offer- anyone to use while in the chapel. She joins her brother, Bode, age 3. Miller-Cory Plans Program devoted to the church for genera- ing various enrichment programs, The anniversary celebration will The baby’s maternal grandmother tions, as well as an increasing num- the school earned designation as an take place at the Our Lady of Lourdes is Judy Malloy of Brattleboro, Vt. On Children’s Valentines ber of younger parishioners who academy by the Archdiocese of New- Church at 7:30 p.m. All past, present Her maternal grandfather is Frank have brought new energy to the con- ark in 2007. and future adorers and their families Saranita of Las Vegas, Nev. WESTFIELD – Families are in- children, starting a new era in the gregation, according to the church. are welcome to attend this Celebra- Bill and Patty Monninger of Lake vited to celebrate Valentine’s Day tradition of Valentine greetings. Since January 2007, Saint tion of Evening Prayer and Benedic- Owassa, N.J. are her paternal grand- together at the Miller-Cory House Jean Groszmann of Fanwood will Bartholomew the Apostle Church St. Bart’s to Recognize tion featuring Bishop Manuel Cruz, parents. Museum this Sunday, February 8, share her collection of children’s val- Knights and Dames from 2 to 4 p.m. with a program entines as part of the program. Chil- Plainfield Symphony entitled “A Collection of Children’s dren also will have the opportunity to SCOTCH PLAINS – St. Valentines.” make a valentine craft at the museum To Host Do-Wop Hop Bartholomew the Apostle Roman The custom of sending Valentine’s to take home for that special some- PLAINFIELD – A “Do-Wop Hop” Catholic Church will present the 2009 Day cards to one another was widely one. party to benefit the Plainfield Sym- Knights and Dames Celebration on practiced in Colonial America. Even- Museum docents in Colonial dress phony will be held on Saturday, Feb- Friday, February 20. tually, an American company decided will be available to guide visitors ruary 7, from 7 p.m. to midnight at This year the parish will recognize to expand its line of valentine cards to through the restored, fully furnished Knickle Hall in Grace Episcopal and honor seven individuals for their 18th-century farmhouse, located at Church. The church is located in contributions of time, talent and treas- ‘Butterfly Guy’ to Hold 614 Mountain Avenue in Westfield. Plainfield at 600 Cleveland Avenue ure within the parish and the commu- Adult, Youth Sessions Visitors also are invited to stop by the (corner of 7th Avenue). nity. The honorees include John gift shop, which features a variety of The 1950s-themed party will fea- Appezzato, Deacon Bob and Joanne SCOTCH PLAINS – Rick Colonial toys, crafts, books and edu- ture music and dancing with The Gurske, Jean and Bob Keenan, Mikula, also known as the “Butter- cational materials. Street Hearts and will include live Bernadette Stoecker-Rossi and fly Guy,” will bring his butterflies Admission is $2.50 for adults, $1 and silent auctions, beer and wine Margaret Sylvester. to the Scotch Plains Public Library for students and free for children un- and a buffet dinner. The winner of the The prayer service and award pres- for two special programs on Satur- der age 4. Upcoming Sunday events Symphony Society’s 50/50 raffle will entations will take place at St. day, February 14. at the Miller-Cory House Museum be drawn at the event. Bartholomew the Apostle Church at From 10 a.m. to noon, adults are include “Happy Birthday Abraham Tickets will be available at the door 6 p.m. A reception will follow at invited to attend “How to Create Lincoln” on February 15, “Hat Boxes or in advance for $89 per person. Snuffy’s Pantagis Renaissance in Butterfly Habitats.” Mr. Mikula will and Band Boxes” on March 1 and Tickets for the 50/50 raffle will also Scotch Plains at 7 p.m. MUSICAL DUO…The Westfield Memorial Library will present a performance instruct attendees on how to attract “Maple Sugar Sunday” on March 8. be available for purchase in advance Tickets for the celebration are $35 by Les Jumelles (The Twins) Jazz Quartet on Wednesday, February 11, at 7 p.m. butterflies to their gardens and to For more information, call the mu- or at the event for $100 each. per person. To purchase tickets, send Featured will be jazz pianist Sarah Jane Cion, left, and saxophonist Audrey plan a sustainable environment for seum office weekday mornings at For more information, please call a check along with one’s name and Betsey Welber-Lafferty, right, along with bassist/composer Sean Smith and them. (908) 232-1776. (908) 561-5660, e-mail telephone number to St. Bartholomew drummer Scott Latzky. This event also will serve as a [email protected] or visit the Apostle Church, 2032 Westfield lead-in to the library’s presentation Résumé Workshop Set plainfieldsymphony.org. Tickets to Avenue, Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076. Jazz Quartet to Perform of “Gardening to Attract Winged At Borough Library the event and 50/50 raffle tickets may Checks should be made payable to Creatures” on Tuesday, May 19. be purchased by writing to the Sym- St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church. From 2 to 3:30 p.m. on February MOUNTAINSIDE – The phony Society at P.O. Box 5093, For more information about the event, 14, Mr. Mikula will present “But- Mountainside Public Library, located Plainfield, NJ 07060-5093. call (908) 322-2291. At Library Next Week terflies and Bugs for Teens and on Constitution Plaza, will offer a WESTFIELD – Les Jumelles (The York and New Jersey. She also teaches Tweens.” This program is suitable free résumé-writing workshop on The Chelsea at Fanwood Proudly Presents Twins) Jazz Quartet will play at the full time at Princeton University in for families with children in second Tuesday, February 10, from 7:30 to 9 Westfield Memorial Library, located the English and the technical library grade and up. Those in grades 6 to p.m. in the library meeting room. at 550 East Broad Street, on Wednes- services departments. 12 may come on their own. The guest presenter will be a senior day, February 11, at 7 p.m. New York-based Mr. Smith is a Registration is required for both consultant with a major career transi- “The Art of Cake Decorating” Joining jazz pianist Sarah Jane Cion 1990 graduate of the Manhattan programs. To register or obtain more tion and outplacement services firm. will be Audrey Betsey Welber-Lafferty, School of Music. He has recorded information, call (908) 322-5007, Topics will include different résumé who plays the saxophone, clarinet and two CDs with his own group and can extension no. 204, or e-mail styles, how to update one’s résumé Please join us as our guest Barbara Merolla, flute; bassist/composer Sean Smith be heard on more than 50 other re- [email protected]. All programs and general questions and answers. formerly of Barbara’s Decorating, shares her and drummer Scott Latzky. cordings as sideman. at the library are free and open to Attendees can even bring their expertise in the art of cake decorating. Barbara A 1990 graduate of the New En- Mr. Latzky is a New York-based mu- everyone. The Scotch Plains Public résumés with them for a chance for gland Conservatory, Ms. Cion has sician/educator who can be heard on a Library is located at 1927 Bartle some one-on-one coaching. Space is will demonstrate decorating techniques and performed with both young and older dozen CDs. He teaches at the prestigious Avenue, one block from Park Av- limited. To reserve a spot, call the present a hands-on instructional workshop jazz legends and often appears with Fieldstone School in Riverdale, has enue in the center of the township. library at (908) 233-0115. that will make Valentine’s Day even sweeter. New York City mainstay big bands. taught at Hartwick College and is the Refreshments will be served. She has released three CDs and her musical director of the percussion show WHEN: Thursday, February 12, 2009 original works currently are featured “Trash Time” at Hershey Park. TIME: 7:00 p.m. on the WABC television soap opera To register for this program, visit “All My Children.” the library’s website, wmlnj.org, and WHERE: The Chelsea at Fanwood Ms. Welber-Lafferty plays with click on the calendar or call (908) 295 South Avenue various bands at venues all over New 789-4090, extension no. 4140. Fanwood, NJ 07023 RSVP By Feb. 9th: 908-654-5200 DO-IT-YOURSELF Open to the Public – Please join us for this FREE event – Everyone is welcome! CLASSIFIED ADS www.chelseaseniorliving.com This program is part of The Chelsea’s ongoing commitment to professional 24/7 and community involvement and family education. 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Lee, 93, passed away Pattyson of Castle Hayne, N.C. and Patrick Joseph Walsh, Jr., 78, of He loved to play golf and spend on Thursday, January 29, at the Rich Lee of Bound Brook. She also Rita Curran, Accomplished Pianist; Watchung and Juno Beach, Fla., the time near the sea, and his generous Ashbrook Nursing and Rehabilita- will be deeply missed by her grand- beloved husband of Joan Hazard spirit touched many people. tion Center in Scotch Plains. children, Alison Moore, Janice San Active In Church and Music Club Walsh, died on Friday morning, Janu- Mr. Walsh enjoyed two loving mar- Born in Maplewood on January 15, Giovanni, Glenn Moore, Bradley Stout ary 30, 2009, in New Jersey. riages during his life, as the loving 1916, she graduated from Columbia and Aimee Cinzori; her great-grand- Rita Rothmann Curran, who had her time to local nursing homes and Born in Jersey City on February husband of 21 years to Joan Hazard High School in Maplewood and from children, Christina, Steven, Gianina, lived in Oyster Bay, N.Y. for over hospitals. 23, 1930, he was the son of Patrick Walsh, from 1987 until his passing, the Methodist Episcopal Hospital in Nicolas, Jon Marco, Zachary, Gabriel, 77 years, died on Friday, January Mrs. Curran was a member of St. and Delia Walsh of Jersey City and and to Lois Anne Walsh, from 1955 Brooklyn, N.Y. Alexandra, Jessica and Sean, and her 23, 2009, in Westfield, where she Dominic Immaculate Heart of Mary Doonbeg, Ireland. He was a graduate until her death in 1985. Mrs. Lee had worked as a nurse in many nieces and nephews. resided for the last 13 years. Born Roman Catholic Church in Oyster of St. Peter’s Prep and St. Peter’s He was a devoted brother, father, California, Maine and New Jersey. Her entire family will miss her Rita Rothmann, Mrs. Curran was Bay and was the St. Dominic Choir College in Jersey City. uncle, grandfather and father-in-law, While living in New Jersey, she was the needlepoints and her extraordinary the daughter of the late organist. She also was a He served in the United States Air and will be greatly missed. night supervisor at Overlook Hospital talent of entertaining each of them on Paul and Gertrude member of the Glen Force as a fighter pilot, becoming a Surviving are his wife, Joan; a sis- in Summit and also a nurse for Dr. the piano. Mrs. Lee never had a les- Rothmann, former own- Cove, N.Y. Hospital Aux- member of the Mach Busters Club in ter, Margaret; his children, Marylou, Douglas Costabile in Berkeley Heights. son, but rather she had the gift of ers of Rothmann’s Inn iliary and the Holy Trin- a USAF F-86 Sabre Jet, as part of the Robert, Lynn, David, Tedford and In 1974 she moved to Maine, where hearing a song once and would be in East Norwich, N.Y. ity Roman Catholic 390th Fighter Bomber Squadron at Elizabeth; his grandchildren, Devin, she was the nurse at the Burnham and able to play it beautifully with her An accomplished pia- Church of Westfield, as the end of the Korean War. Brien, Cameron, Maggie, Eric, Morrill plant in Portland. After retir- magic hands. nist, Mrs. Curran began well as the Holy Trinity Mr. Walsh had an accomplished Emma, Deirdre, Joseph, Sarah, Col- ing, she returned to New Jersey to be A private ceremony and burial will playing the piano at age Senior Social Club and career in business and the local com- leen, Patrick and Emily, and his neph- closer to her family. be held at a future date in Fryeburg, 8. She graduated from the Rosary Society. She munity. He founded the IFA Insur- ews, Christopher and Stephen. Her son, Thomas Eastman Decker, Me. St. Dominic High additionally was a mem- ance Company, a prominent insur- The funeral service was held on and her sister, Dorothy Dunn Lewis, Local arrangements are by the Gray School as salutatorian ber of the Westfield Mu- ance firm in New Jersey, of which he Monday, February 2, at St. Mary’s predeceased her. Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Street and received her Bach- Rita Curran sic Club. served as chairman and chief execu- Church-Stony Hill in Watchung. Surviving are her children, Dayle in Westfield. elor of Science degree Predeceased by her be- tive officer for more than 30 years. Arrangements were under the di- Lee Moore of Westfield, Jennifer Lee February 5, 2009 from The Juilliard School of Music loved husband, Henry M. Curran, Additionally, Mr. Walsh served on rection of the Higgins and Bonner in Manhattan. Although piano was and her sister, Gloria O’Rourke, the board of directors of Elizabeth Gen- Echo Lake Funeral Home, 582 Sabino Venezia, 77, Army Veteran; her major, Mrs. Curran learned and Mrs. Curran is survived by her eral Hospital for more than 17 years Springfield Avenue in Westfield. played all instruments, including daughter and son-in-law, Lecia and and as its treasurer for three years. In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- Was United Racing Club Champion violin, during her intensive training James DeHaven of Westfield, and Mr. Walsh was an active member of butions may be made to the Women’s at Juilliard. Prior to teaching music her three sons, Henry of Gulfport, various clubs and organizations, in- Auxiliary of the Salvation Army of Sabino “Sab” Venezia, 77, of He had been employed as a super- at the Syosset Split Rock School in Fla., Paul and his wife, Linda, of cluding Echo Lake Country Club, West Palm Beach, Fla. Fanwood died on Wednesday, January visor with Mechanical Contractors Long Island, N.Y., she did graduate Winchester, Tenn. and Peter and his Old Port Yacht Club and the City February 5, 2009 28, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. Union, Local 24 in Springfield for 30 work towards her master’s degree wife, Beth, of Nashua, N.H. In ad- Club of the Palm Beaches. Born in Plainfield, he was a life- years before retiring 15 years ago. at the Columbia University Teach- dition to her children, Mrs. Curran long resident of Fanwood. Mr. Venezia also had served as vice- ers College in Manhattan. is survived by her sister, Paula Deuris Sweeney, 86, Private Secretary; Mr. Venezia was a graduate of St. president of Local 24. Mrs. Curran was married to former Colton Woods of Stratford, Conn., Benedict’s Prep in Newark and was a He and his brother owned sprint New York State Senator Henry M. along with her grandchildren, Bret Bridge Player, Gardener and Painter veteran of the Korean War, having cars, always with the number “27.” Curran. High school sweethearts, Curran, Blair Curran, Peter Curran, served in the United States Army. They participated in the United Rac- they were married for over 50 years. Patrick Curran, Derek Curran and Deuris Christine Ehehalt was an avid bridge player, gardener ing Club and won the United Racing During Mr. Curran’s political career Lecia Curran, together with several Sweeney, 86, died on Thursday, and painter. Club championship in 1963 and 1969. in the New York State Senate, Mrs. nieces and nephews. January 29, at Francis Parker Me- Her husband predeceased her on Prayer to Mr. Venezia was a member of the Curran had the pleasure of entertain- A Mass of Christian Burial was morial Home in New December 25, 2008 at The Blessed Virgin National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and ing many political leaders with her celebrated on Tuesday, January 27, Brunswick. Parker Memorial Home. Museum and the National Old Tim- music, including former Vice Presi- at St. Dominic Chapel by Monsi- Born in Red Lion, Surviving are a son, (Never known to fail) ers Auto Racing Club. dent and New York State Governor gnor John J. Bracken, Vicar Gen- Pa., she was the daugh- Michael Sweeney of Oh most beautiful Flower of Surviving are his brother, Ralph Nelson Rockefeller. eral of the Brooklyn Diocese. Inter- ter of Ida Noll Ehehalt Ridgefield, Conn.; a Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Venezia; two nephews, James and Mrs. Curran generously volun- ment was at Holy Rood Cemetery and Christian Ehehalt. daughter, Nancy S. Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Vince Venezia, and his good friend, teered her time and talent to St. in Westbury, N.Y. She graduated from Th- Heinkel of North Mother of the Son of God, Im- Dorothy Scalera. Dominic Parish in Oyster Bay, per- Arrangements were by the Francis ompson Business Plainfield, and four maculate Virgin, assist me in my Services were held on Tuesday, forming as an accompanist for wed- Devine Funeral Home in Oyster Bay. School and served as grandchildren, Kathryn, necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help February 3, at the Memorial Funeral dings and funerals for over 15 years. In lieu of flowers, contributions an expeditor on gov- Barbara, Suzanne and me! Show me herein you are my Home, 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. She also was an accompanist for can be made in her name to Center ernment contracts dur- Matthew. mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of Memorial donations may be made Oyster Bay High School and St. For Hope Hospice, 1900 Raritan ing World War II. A memorial service God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, to the Fanwood Rescue Squad, 218 Dominic High School in the sup- Road, Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 Mrs. Sweeney had for Mr. and Mrs. I humbly beseech you from the Forest Road, Fanwood, N.J. 07023. port of many high school musicals. (www.centerforhope.com). worked as a private sec- Deuris Sweeney Sweeney will be held bottom of my heart to succor me in For additional information or to ex- Finally, Mrs. Curran volunteered February 5, 2009 retary for executives at at 11 a.m. on Saturday, this necessity. There are none who press condolences, please visit General Telephone Co. and Paul March 28, at the Holy Trinity Ro- can withstand your power. Show www.fanwoodmemorial.com. Concetta Ferrara, 89, Loving Mother; Pumps Inc. in Fort Wayne, Ind. man Catholic Church in Westfield. me herein you are my mother. Oh February 5, 2009 She and her husband, Felix W. Arrangements are by the Dooley Mary, conceived without sin, pray Was Former Resident of Scotch Plains Sweeney, had lived in New Orleans, Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- for us who have recourse to thee. S.H.I.P. Coordinator La., York, Pa., Fort Wayne, Ind. and enue in Westfield. Concetta Ferrara (née Mannino), John, Stephanie, Melinda, Matt, Holy Mother, I place this cause in To Speak to W.P.A. Pittsburgh, Pa. before moving to In lieu of flowers, donations your hands (3x). 89, of Berkeley Heights died on Nicole and Carson, and a great- Westfield in 1962. In 1972, she should be sent to St. Ann’s Catholic Holy Spirit, You who solve all MOUNTAINSIDE – Dan Kalem, Tuesday, February 3, at Runnells granddaughter, Reese. joined the real estate firm of Betz Parish, 691 Garfield Parkway, problems, light all roads so that I Union County S.H.I.P. coordinator, Specialized Hospital of Union A memorial mass will be offered and Bishoff, retiring in 1987. Bethany Beach, Del. 19930, to ben- may attain my goal. You who gave will speak to the Widowed Persons County in Berkeley Heights. at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, at Mr. and Mrs. Sweeney also had efit the poor. me the divine gift to forgive and Activities (W.P.A.) group of greater Born in Westfield, she had lived St. Bartholomew the Apostle resided in South Bethany, Del. She February 5, 2009 forget all evil against me and that in Summit on Sunday, February 8, on in Scotch Plains before moving to Church, 2032 Westfield Avenue in all instances in my life You are with Medicare Supplemental Insurance. Berkeley Heights 10 years ago. Scotch Plains. me. I want in this short prayer to The W.P.A. will meet from 2 to 5 Mrs. Ferrara was a communicant Arrangements are by the Memo- thank You as I confirm once again p.m. at the Our Lady of Lourdes Ro- of St. Bartholomew the Apostle Ro- rial Funeral Home, 155 South Av- HUNG UP!! that I never want to be separated man Catholic Church, located at 300 man Catholic Church in Scotch enue in Fanwood. from You in eternal glory. Thank Central Avenue in Mountainside. Plains. In lieu of flowers, donations may you for your mercy towards me The W.P.A. is a non-denominational Her husband, Philip R. Ferrara, be made to Runnells Hospital Vol- Teenager’s Self-Mutilation and mine. Amen. social organization, the meetings and predeceased her in 2004. unteer Guild, Activities Therapy De- Say this prayer on three con- membership of which are open to Surviving are four loving daugh- partment, Attention: Jamiee Needs to Be Taken Seriously secutive days. Publish this prayer widows and widowers of any age. For ters, Arlene Keeney (James) of Hawkins, 40 Watchung Way, Ber- By Milt Faith, Executive Director Marathon, Fla., Barbara Hall (Mark) keley Heights, N.J. 07922. after the favor is granted. information, call (908) 654-1720, Youth and Family Counseling Service M.G. (908) 232-8814, (908) 781-1315 or of Unionville, Pa., Phyllis LaBaw For additional information or to express condolences, please visit (908) 276-3576. (Scott) of Tampa, Fla. and Cindy A Distraught Mother Writes: Our A Music Teacher Writes: Fre- Ferrara (David) of Dublin, Ohio; a www.fanwoodmemorial.com. 16-year-old daughter, Tara (disguised quently, I combine music and psy- brother, Vincent Mannino of Ber- February 5, 2009 name), revealed to us that she is a chology in my class to help students keley Heights; six grandchildren, cutter; that is, she cut her arm with a develop a healthier attitude about blade. She tends to wear long-sleeved themselves. 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For more Nonprofit • Nonsectarian know what are the big wars to fight information, call Barbara Ringk at 1100 East Broad Street • Westfield, NJ 908-232-0781 and which are small ones to avoid. (908) 322-9214 or the church office This is very small! at (908) 233-0301. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 5, 2009 Page 9 CEA Grants Keep Students Safe, Community Informed CRANFORD – For the second year changes, student performance and im- in a row, the Cranford Education Asso- portant meetings. ciation (CEA), which represents ap- The CEA, however, is helping the proximately 535 district educators, district communicate with its students awarded a $5,500 PRIDE Grant to the and the community in another impor- Cranford Public Schools to help fund tant way. This year, it is again helping to the Honeywell Instant Alert System. fund the publication of Spectrum, the The balance of the annual fee for the district’s print newsletter shared thrice- system — used to communicate with yearly with students, staff, parents, and parents, staff and community members community members, through a $5,000 about emergency school closings, de- PRIDE Grant. layed openings and unscheduled early “The CEA, in conjunction with the dismissals, among other things — is NJEA, is proud to be able to contribute again being funded through additional monetarily to Spectrum and the STAYING ALERT…From left to right, Stephen Izzo, manager of grants; Dr. grants and donations. Honeywell Instant Alert System, since Gayle Carrick, superintendent of schools; Beth Lambe, Cranford Education The Instant Alert System, also re- providing every child in Cranford with Association (CEA) president, and Robin Melleno, CEA vice president congregate TAKING THE EXPRESS…Students at Lincoln School in Westfield recently ex- after the CEA awarded a PRIDE Grant to the school system to assist in the funding ferred to as an Emergency Messaging an exceptional education — our prima- of an instant alert system. plored various aspects of the winter holidays. They wore pajamas to school to listen or Automated Calling System, is being rily goal — means first keeping them to Principal Audrey Zavetz read the Christmas-themed story The Polar Express and enjoyed hot chocolate afterwards. On a different day, they wore red and enjoyed used by more and more institutions to safe and everyone informed,” said CEA activities such as playing with dreidels for Hanukkah, and then wore green on a third quickly place all types of phone and President Beth Lambe. Boy Scout Troop Participates day to learn about the traditions of Kwanzaa. Pictured, from left to right, are Linda electronic messages to thousands of Dr. Gayle Carrick, superintendent of Steele’s p.m. kindergarteners Alexa Tsarsi, Russell Cohen, Matthew Melao and community members simultaneously. schools, said, “These grants provide a Olivia Cabral chugging down the hallway “tracks” to The Polar Express event. Cranford Public Schools began us- great example of the close relationship In Orienteering Competition ing the system last year to deliver a shared by the CEA and our board of single, clear message to students, par- education. Through them and the CEA’s WESTFIELD — Boy Scout Troop hope to return next year and claim more Middle School Students ents, guardians, community officials day-in, day-out support of our district, #73 of Westfield recently participated first-place finishes. and residents by home, work and cell it is positively impacting the lives of our in an Orienteering Competition held at Boys 11-17 are eligible to join Scout- phone, e-mail, pager, text message and students, and the open communica- Washington Crossing State Park. About ing. For information, contact Troop Enjoy Friday’s Place PDA device. tions we share with the community.” 100 scouts from the region participated #73’s Scout Master, Steve Deduck, at SCOTCH PLAINS – In early Janu- For those who wanted a quieter Beyond student safety, the use of For additional information about the in the October 25th event, including (908) 233-2867. ary, 296 seventh and eighth graders pace, they viewed The Pacifier in the Instant Alert produces savings by elimi- CEA, contact Beth Lambe at (908) three scouts from Troop #73. The Scouts from the Scotch Plains-Fanwood auditorium. Those that needed to nating the time and money associated 709-6244 or were Matthew Lang, T.J. O’Neil and Wardlaw Sets Open community enjoyed their second keep up their energy were able to with paper and phone-tree communi- [email protected]. Steven Delia. Scout Leaders Tom House for February 25 Friday’s Place. purchase refreshments for under a cations while enabling the district to For more information about the O’Neil, Alec Ireland and Steve Delia For a $5 admission charge at the dollar each. target messages to specific groups such district’s grants and special programs, accompanied them. EDISON – The Wardlaw-Hartridge door ($4 in advance), the students The event proved to be a complete as parents of soccer team members. contact Stephen Izzo, grants manager During the competition, scouts navi- School, located at 1295 Inman Avenue from Park and Terrill Middle Schools success thanks to the many commu- It can even be used to keep users and author of the Instant Alert Grant, at gated through a course in the woods in Edison, will host its next Admission and St. Bartholomew Academy en- nity and parent volunteers. informed of everyday activities, includ- (908) 709-6207 or using only a map and compass to guide Information Session for prospective joyed an evening full of activities, Friday’s Place is sponsored by ing event times and locations, schedule [email protected]. them. While navigating the course, the students in grades pre-kindergarten including a Battle of the Bands – Scotch Plains Recreation Committee scouts had to pass by certain locations, through 12 on Wednesday, February featuring three local bands – a DJ, to benefit Community Against Sub- called control points, indicated on their 25, from 9 to 11 a.m. knock hockey, stance Abuse maps. Each control point contained a Charlotte Vigeant, Wardlaw- ping pong and a (CASA), under unique marker, which the orienteering Hartridge director of admission and PG-rated movie. the leadership of scout had to collect as he passed through financial aid, said, “Our open house Refreshments Lisa Germano, the location. The winner of the compe- provides prospective families with an were available for committee chair tition is the scout or scouts that navigate inside look into the Wardlaw-Hartridge a nominal fee. The and Park Middle through all of the control points and community. Students, faculty and cur- evening promised School represen- markers in the woods in the shortest rent parents will be on hand to share a fun night of mu- tative; Geri amount of time. their experiences at Wardlaw- sic, dancing and Rembish, Terrill Steven, in his first orienteering com- Hartridge. games – a chance Middle School petition, placed first in the Scout and “Families will meet with teachers, Tenderfoot rank division. Steven’s tour our facility with student ambassa- for kids to get to- TGIF…Middle school students from representative; gether and just Leslie Viviano, St. course was 2,472 meters long and in- dors and admission representatives, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood community and hear from our headmaster, An- have fun. Three of enjoy Friday’s Place, held earlier this Bart’s representa- cluded a 40-meter climb. There were the bands that per- January. tive, and Debbie 13 control points on his course. drew Webster.” formed were com- Nardone, refresh- Matthew and T.J. partnered up in the Gerard Gonnella, associate director prised of local high school students ments chair. pairs grouping. Mr. Delia competed in of admission and a 1989 graduate of from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High All worked with an entire event the adult basic course, which was 2,929 The Wardlaw-Hartridge School, will School (SPFHS), Outnumbered, coordinating committee, staffed by ALL AROUND THE WORLD…Kinderprep students celebrate Hanukkah by mak- meters long with a 50-meter climb. join Mrs. Vigeant in guiding prospec- Checkerboard Armada and PI. PTA members and chaperones, made ing potato latkes as part of their two-week study on “Holiday’s Around the World.” The weather during the competition tive families and students through the In addition, a guitarist from a Long up of parent volunteers. was moderate with intermittent show- admission process. Island band, End The Stars, came and All proceeds from Friday’s Place ers, but the temperature was warm For more information or to attend played an acoustic set and handed out benefit CASA. Each year, CASA UCC Course Helps enough not to put a damper on events. the Admission Information Session, CDs. The members from PI are do- awards a $1,000 scholarship to a Troop #73 placed fairly well overall call (908) 754-1882, extension 155, or nating a portion of their evening’s graduating SPFHS student and do- among the scout troops and the boys e-mail [email protected]. compensation towards Against Ma- nates $500 towards Project Gradua- Enhance Writing Skills laria (againstmalaria.com), a chari- tion. There will be one more Friday’s table organization that purchases Place event during the current school CRANFORD – Union County Col- feature writing and grammatical exer- mosquito netting for the prevention year, held in April. lege (UCC) will offer an eight-week cises dealing with the approach to de- of malaria worldwide. The Friday’s Place Committee will course, “Effective Writing,” starting in veloping a variety of written docu- The DJ, Party King, kept the kids ask for adult volunteers to chaperone February, which addresses the chal- ments – all in an open, accepting, non- dancing for the entire event. There the evening. For more information or lenges that professionals and support judgmental environment. were ping-pong tables and knock to volunteer for the next Friday’s staff alike continually face in their daily While students typically have a range hockey tables set up in the cafeteria Place, contact Lisa Germano at writing experience. of backgrounds and educational levels, that saw a full night of play. [email protected]. “Effective Writing” is a comprehen- they share a common need for strength- sive, non-credit course designed for ening their writing skills for enhanced people in the workforce, for those who communication. “Hire A Professional” are enrolled in higher-education pro- “Effective Writing” will be offered SPFHS’s DECA Club Gives grams or seeking to enter a career field, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays, and for those who want to hone their February 5 through April 2 at the skills in planning to write a book or college’s Cranford campus. (No class Back to FoodBank of NJ other publication. will be held on Thursday, March 19 due For meetings, sports and reviews to be placed in The course addresses ways to target to the college’s closing for its Spring SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains- from students and staff. a reading audience based on the pur- Break.) Fanwood High School’s (SPFHS) In addition to its other services to pose, message and style of writing con- For more information or to register, DECA Club, throughout the month the organization, SPFHS’s DECA tent. Students will gain an understand- call the college’s Division of Economic of December, worked side by side Club also donated $1,250 to aid the ing of proper word selection, the use of Development and Continuing Educa- www.goleader.com/express with the Community FoodBank of FoodBank’s cause. This donation was the apostrophe, eliminating unneces- tion at (908) 709-7600. New Jersey located in Hillsborough accumulated from the canister drive sary words, sentence structure and punc- in an effort to assist this organization held on October 11 and 12, as well as tuation, avoiding run-on sentences, sub- in its pursuit to feed the hungry. donations left by students and staff in ject-verb agreement, placing words in We SPFHS DECA Presidents Erica a donation jar located inside the sentences for enhanced readability and Goldberg and Joe Del Prete devised school’s DECA store. building paragraphs that are unified, Spring Semester Starts March 2 Now

this idea in an effort to aid the Marjorie FitzGibbon and Joseph coherent and complete. Many New Classes! Take FoodBank in its endeavors to feed the Franzone serve as co-advisors to the Participants will obtain practical, hungry. Two dates were arranged in DECA Club. hands-on instruction. Assignments will Credit December in which the club’s mem- Cards! bers had an opportunity to donate their time at the FoodBank and work alongside other volunteers. LAWRENCE A. WOODRUFF During their first visit to the Look for our catalog in your mailbox, local libraries, train stations, or on FoodBank, the club’s members not only offered their physical assistance Attorney our website. Register online, by mail or in person at Westfield High School Monday but also brought 190 pounds of food, evenings during semester which they collected amongst DECA Accredited Divorce Mediator members. x History, Politics & Philosophy

On its second and final visit to the x Computing & Digital Photography FoodBank, the club came bearing x Personal Organization x Creative Arts & Crafts even more food that had been col- x Music & Performing Arts lected throughout the entire SPFHS x Culinary Arts & Nutrition x SAT 3UHS 'ULYHU¶V(G x Dance & Fitness Divorce & Divorce Mediation x Travelogues & Trips x Finance, Business & Legal Issues SAT x Writing & Publishing x Personal Growth, Health & Safety 800-762-8378 Wills & Estate Planning x Mahjong and Bridge x Home Improvement nd x First Aid & CPR 32 General Practice x Languages «««DQGPRUH SUMMIT Many Classes Held Monday Evenings at Westfield High School NEW PROVIDENCE 201 South Avenue E. SCOTCH PLAINS Class lengths from 1 to 8 weeks, start dates vary KENILWORTH Westfield 654-8885 Register and see class information on our NEW website at www.westfieldadultschool.com or call 908-232-4050 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 5, 2009 Page 11

See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-15 DEGNAN SCORES 20, JAICHON GRABS 13 REBOUNDS Raiders Rule Boards, Defeat Lady Blue Devil Cagers, 45-35

By DAVID B. CORBIN 13 in the recent game. and she shoots from pretty high up, so Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times This time, Degnan and DeCataldo she’s tough to guard and she’s quick,” Laura Degnan held the hot hand sank respective 3-pointers to give the Raider Head Coach Bruce Davis said with 20 points and Kaylin Jaichon Raiders an immediate 6-0 lead in the of Degnan. “She really picked us up continued her domination of the first quarter, which ended 13-6 in the because they were sagging all over boards as the visiting Scotch Plains- Raiders’ favor. Degnan had five points Kaylin. They knew that DeCataldo beat Fanwood High School girls basket- in the quarter and, with assists from them early last time we played them. I ball team defeated Westfield, 45-35, DeCataldo, who finished with five as- knew they were going to come out and on February 2. The victory put the 12- sists and five points, banged in another try to keep her from getting off.” 6 Raiders in the driver’s seat for the eight points in the second quarter to Tara Handza and Katie Ponce led upcoming Union County Tournament expand the halftime lead to 29-16. the Blue Devils with 12 points each. scheduled to begin on February 10. “The last time Kathryn had the hot Handza, who had a pair of 3-pointers, The Raiders also defeated the 12-7 hand, so they were looking for finished with five assists, four rebounds Blue Devils, 51-39, on January 17 Kathryn this time and I was open,” and four steals, while Ponce had six and Kathryn DeCataldo set the pace commented Degnan, who also had rebounds, three steals and two assists. early, scoring 10 of her 13 points in four rebounds and an assist. Diana Venezia put in six points and the first quarter. Jaichon had 13 re- “She gets some sneaky ones and Keri Pringle added five points and David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times bounds in that game and also pulled offensive rebounds. She’s a tall guard CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 MINUTEMAN IN DEEP DOUBLE TROUBLE…Blue Devil Brian Henry cranked Minuteman George Travinsky in 2:00 with a back double arm bar stack in his 145-lb bout. HENRY, KIM, PANARESE, SKIBITSKY GET BIG WINS Blue Devil Matmen Go 11-0, Set Back Minutemen, 52-18

By DAVID B. CORBIN to grab a 13-2, majority decision at 4:28 at 125-lbs. The Minutemen ceded Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 140-lbs. At 171-lbs, Bill Kim demon- a forfeit to John Barnes at 130-lbs Fine conditioning proved to be strated that conditioning counts when then Christian Barber decided he also important in several bouts but ag- he shrugged off a 4-0 deficit to claim liked the time of 4:28 when he settled gressive wrestling added to a 9-6 victory over Minuteman Chris Roberto Dominguez with a wrist, half Westfield’s 52-18, triumph over the Negron nelson at 135-lbs. Elizabeth High School Minutemen in “Bill Kim came away with a nice In the 152-lb bout, Sam Reichbach Westfield on January 30. All of the win. He had a good third period. took only 58 seconds to smother Elijah big guns were expected to win, and Panarese! Slow start! Zero-zero first Greene and to up the Blue Devils’ did, but several crucial bouts, for Dis- period, he comes out 13-2. He had a lot lead to 34-6. Blue Devil Chris trict 11 seeding purposes, went in of gas in the tank,” coach Kurz said. Tomasso had a wild bout with Erick favor of the 11-0 Blue Devils. The match began when Minute- Ventura but wound up on the short Blue Devil junior Brian Henry has man Ralph Stadler received a forfeit end of an 11-8 decision at 160-lbs. been coming on strong in recent weeks at 119-lbs then Nick DeFreitas tore The Minutemen won by fall at 189- and proved that he was not about to into Danny Rivera, amassing six lbs then Blue Devil Zach Frantz came slack off when he finished off Min- takedowns, an escape and a nearfall from behind in the third period to pin uteman George Travinsky in 2:00 with before winning by injury default in CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times HANGING ONTO THE REBOUND…Raider Kaylin Jaichon, kneeling left, holds onto the basketball as Blue Devil Tara a back double arm bar stack at 145- Handza attempts to take it from her. lbs. He also performed a smooth duck under takedown earlier in the period. “Brian Henry’s really turned the corner right now. He’s someone we Can SP-F Swimmers End are counting on. He’s aggressive. Even the matches he’s losing, he’s losing when he’s making mistakes being aggressive. Those are things you can correct but he’s got a great attitude. WHS’s County Streaks? He’s really come a long way this season. I want to see how he finishes By J.B. RAYMOND County championship. Ten Years After. Baliko will be the up. I think he’s going to have a strong Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times So look for even more intensity and favorite in the IM and breaststroke, end to the season,” Head Coach Glen It’s been 10 years since the Union raucous cheering (or booing of WHS while the Napolitano brothers will Kurz said. County Boys Swimming Champion- by all the other schools) when the 58th get a lot of points in the freestyle and In the bout prior to Henry’s, team- ships have created this much buzz. Union County Boys Swimming Cham- butterfly. Peart, who has developed mate Joe Panarese had a standing first Back in 1999, the best team in Scotch pionships are held tomorrow night, 6 into arguably SP-F’s best swimmer period with Jose Arias but tacked on Plains-Fanwood history ended p.m., at Elizabeth High School. The ever, is a big-time threat in the IM, but a takedown and nearfall in the second Westfield’s 42-year reign as county 32nd girls meet will be Saturday morn- most likely he’ll be the fly and back. period and added an escape, penalty champions, a streak that had started in ing, 10 a.m., also at Elizabeth. In recent years SP-F has had some point, two takedowns and a nearfall 1957. There were some close calls for With senior Zach Peart, the fierce battles with Summit for the WHS along the way – including ties Napolitano brothers, Erick Walker, runnerup trophy. That shouldn’t be See photos of Sports: for the title in 1962 (Pingry) and 1986 Mike Henkels, Mike and Dan Pesin, the case this winter. Although the (Summit) – but until SP-F finally came Mike Rizzo, Ryan Brown and Hilltoppers have their strongest team on www.goleader.com up with the narrow win in ’99, nobody standout freshmen Greg Baliko and in years, SP-F should be closer to SPF/Rahway Wrestling had claimed an outright title since Joey Dunn, the Raiders have the man- WHS/first place then Summit/third Westfield/East Side Basketball Pingry in 1956. After that ’99 meet, power to stack three relays and possi- place. But the ‘Toppers definitely have Westfield/Elizabeth Wrestling SP-F star Steve Berkowitz said, “We bly pull off the “Woodstock Upset” – CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 SPF/Westfield Girls Basketball knew if we didn’t beat them this year, nobody might ever beat them.” It was one of the wildest county meets in the event’s 57-year history Spectacular Properties in the Heart of Indian Forest (WHS has won 54 times). The final point totals were SP-F 323.5 and WHS Live in one of Westfield’s premiere locations! 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If WHS won those relays, they’d have won the meet by a 316-311.5 margin, even with the disqualification in the IM. WHS has wreaked havoc at coun- ties the past nine years, and, for sure, coach Jeff Knight’s ’09 club, cur- rently ranked No. 1 in the state, is definitely the team to beat. WHS also owns a 102-68 win over SP-F back on December 20, although the Raiders, ranked No. 11 in the state, were with- out Dan and Mike Napolitano, two outstanding transfers from Metuchen St. Joseph who weren’t eligible yet. That duo has definitely upgraded Tall, majestic trees frame this well-built home that is set in one of Westfield’s finest locations. This home boasts a formal dining room, and formal living coach Jess Hulnik’s club, as seen by its recent 90-80 victory over room with gas fireplace, new windows, new bath, new carpeting, and central air. Enjoy proximity to Westfield’s top rated schools, award winning down- Bridgewater-Raritan. 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I first met Paul Franklin in June ian at the dinner table.”) swimmer): film maker Pedro In their 45-30 loss to Plainfield last 1969, when we were “rookie” sports Casey El Koury (WHS ’07, basket- Almodovar, Margaretha Geertruida week, the WHS girls basketball team writers at the then-Plainfield Cou- ball captain): Audrey Hepburn, Bob Zelle (a.k.a. Mata Hari), Barry made just 4 of 30 shots (13 percent) rier-News. Forty years later, the Cou- Dylan, Albert Einstein. Alvarez. from 2-point range, but hit 3 of 5 3- rier-News has been in Bridgewater Paul Franklin (Journalist): Sir Steve Merrill (WHS ’71): George pointers (60 percent). Go figure. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times for 38 years, and Paul and I are still Lancelot, Chief Sitting Bull, Edward Washington, Gen. Thomas (Stonewall) UMASS NAMES MORRIS COMING ON STRONG…After a scoreless first period, Blue Devil Joe Panarese, top, clinging to the sinking ship of the Teach (aka Blackbeard the pirate). Jackson, my grandfather Frank Feely. Congratulations to Kevin Morris came on strong to record a 13-2, major decision over Indian Jose Arias at 140-lbs. newspaper business, me at the Matt Gelmetti (WHS ’08, swim- Sam Mitchell (WHS ’50, football, (WHS ’82). The former outstanding Burlington County Times in mer): President Barack Obama, Sir basketball, baseball): Franklin D. Blue Devils quarterback and pitcher Willingboro, he at the Home News Isaac Newton, my grandfather Max Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and last week, who starred in college at Tribune in East Brunswick. Winters. Joseph Stalin at the Yalta Confer- Williams, was named the head foot- Blue Devil Matmen Go 11-0, Our career paths went their separate Jeff Gilbert (WHS ’61, wrestler): ence. ball coach at the University of Massa- ways years ago, with me criss-cross- Harry S. Truman, Warren Zevon, my Don Mokrauer (WHS ’63, billiards chusetts. Morris spent the past five ing the state; occasionally we worked dad Alfred, Mickey Mantle. player/official): Willie Hoppe, Ralph years as the offensive coordinator and Set Back Minutemen, 52-18 together again, in Bridgewater and Lee Hale (President WHS Athletic Greenleaf, Willie Mosconi. quarterbacks coach, during which CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 East Brunswick. But we’ve always Hall of Fame): George Washington, Bruce Moran (WHS ’76, journal- time the Minutemen had a 43-19 managed to get together several times Babe Ruth, Byron (Whizzer) White. ist): George Washington, Abraham record and broke more than 40 offen- Chris Gonzalez in 5:56 with a half coachable. Everything we tell him to a year for breakfast/lunch and talk of do he does it. If I had 14 Troy Paul Harbaugh (WHS ’80, foot- Lincoln, Mark Twain. sive school records. nelson at 215-lbs. the “good old days” at the Frenchtown ball): Adrian Wilson, Kurt Warner Jaime (Ruszala) MacDonald At WHS he was quarterback of the Heavyweight Joe Kania outlasted Skibitskys, I wouldn’t have anything Cafe, along the Delaware River. to do,” commented coach Kurz. and the Lombardi Trophy. (Former WHS swimming coach): 1981 football team that went 8-2, Minuteman Aaron Bonilla, 1-0, then One recent time as we walked to Pete Harley (WHS ’76, swimming): Kelly Slater, David Beckham, Brady losing at Giants Stadium to Union in Steve Rosario grabbed an 11-0, ma- WEIGHT SEQUENCE: our cars, he looked at the compact Chuck Gantner, Bruce Johnson, the Quinn. the playoffs. That team included fel- jority decision over Blue Devil Mike 119: — Stadler (E) won forfeit discs scattered on my passenger’s seat 1965 WHS swim team’s record-set- Brooke Smith (WHS ’99, swim- low backs Mike Giacone, Paul Leifer Kalimtzis at 103-lbs. At 112-lbs, Blue 125: — DeFreitas (W) p Rivera, 4:28 130: — Barnes (W) won forfeit and floor. “You can always tell a lot ting medley relay (John Ketcham, ming coach): Lionel Richie (“the great- and Sean Murphy, linemen Chris Devil Troy Skibitsky made the final 135: — Barber (W) p Dominguez, 4:28 about a person by the cd’s they listen Dave Perkowski, Harvey Gerber, Pe- est singer/songwriter of all-time”), Drabin, Adam Beckett, Mike Stamer, bout short and sweet. After picking 140: — Panarese (W) md Arias, 13-2 to,” he said. ter Heesch). Bruce Johnson (“the greatest sports Sal Pafumi, John Kessler and ends Tony Smith off his feet with his pat- 145: — Henry (W) p Travinsky, 2:00 I’m not sure what Freud would Thom Hornish (WHS girls cross- writer/boys swim coach of all-time.”) Mike Murphy and Dave Jackson. He ented double-leg lift, Skibitsky used 152: — Reichbach (W) p Greene, 0:58 160: — Ventura (E) d Tomasso, 11-8 make of the cd’s in my car. If memory country coach): Abigail Adams, John Lowell Snare (Journalist): Bobby had an 11-12 pitching record on some a wrist, arm bar-to-half nelson to pin 171: — Kim (W) d Negron, 9-6 serves me, it included the J. Geils Stuart Mill, John Maynard Keynes. Knight, Lou Holtz, Robert Frost. .500 baseball teams at WHS, but av- him in 1:37. After that bout, the Min- 189: — Maurice McCullers (E) p Alan Band, Brian Wilson, Enya, Marshall Bruce Johnson (WHS ’63, swim- Joe Sullivan (WHS ’70, journal- eraged a strikeout an inning. utemen were penalized one team point Workman, 1:00 Crenshaw, Moon Mullican, Phil Ochs, ming coach): Paul Robeson, Jim ist): St. Peter, Al McGuire, Shane In other coaching news, Frank for unsportsmanlike conduct. 215: — Frantz (W) p Gonzales, 5:56 Hwt: — Kania (W) d Bonilla, 1-0 Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, the Beatles Turpin, Robert Turner, Orson Welles, MacGowan (the Pogues). Spaziani, who tortured WHS as an “You can’t rattle him! He’s in your 103: — Rosario (E) md Kalimtzis, 11-0 and some ’50s doo-wop compilations. Jack Kerouac, Phil Ochs, Brian Jones, Steve Tebbetts (WHS ’72, all-state athlete at A.L. Johnson (Clark), was face the whole time. He’s very 112: — Skibitsky (W) p Smith, 1:37 So I don’t think I want to know. Brian Wilson, Billy Bragg. (It’s my baseball): Jesus, Leonardo DaVinci, recently named the head football But it got me to thinking that an- party, so I get the biggest table.) George Washington. coach at Boston College. Spaziani, a other way to find a lot about a person George Kapner (WHS soccer, ten- Ed Thorne (WHS ’64, soccer-base- quarterback-linebacker who later OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, 2/8 1-4pm would be to see whom they would nis coach): Moses, my paternal grand- ball): Jesus, Winston Churchill, Babe played both positions at Penn State, invite to dinner if they could invite father (to “talk about the forces that Ruth. tossed a no-hitter against WHS in the any three people from history. As you drove him to leave his European Mike Tirone (WHS bowling 1964 season opener on April 9. And will be able to tell from the following homeland … to create ‘freedom’ for coach): Jesus, and the apostles that 3-0 win was against a really good list of diners, there are a lot of inter- at least four generations”) and my Stephen and Paul. lineup: ss Dwight Davies, rf Rob esting guests. Don’t feel embarrassed father-in-law (whom “I never had the Bev Torok (WHS volleyball coach): Schram, c Charlie Widmer, 2b Joe if you have to “google” some of these, pleasure of meeting, since he died Misty May-Treanor, Jon Bon Jovi, Wiendl, 1b Charlie Mason, 3b Billy because I sure did. when {wife} Kathy was 16 … to my mom Clara. Myers, lf Roger Doyle, cf Ed Thorne Here are the 43 table settings for thank him for helping to create the Ed Tranchina (WHS athletic direc- and p Greg Chlan. “Spaz” walked the grand opening of my new Trolley love of my life.”) tor): Vince Lombardi, Babe Ruth, seven and fanned 11, and nursed a 1- Jolly restaurant, located in the former Glen Kehler (WHS ’75, all-state Michaelangelo. 0 lead into the last of the sixth when Armory across from WHS: football): W.C. Fields, Vince Jim Wilday (WHS ’61, baseball Clark added two insurance runs. Bob Brewster (WHS ’68, baseball Lombardi, my dad Gary. captain): Mahatma Ghandi, Clark’s third baseman was Bill Gorski, coach): Jackie Robinson, Benjamin Jeff Kole (WHS ’76, baseball): John Buckminster Fuller, Neil Young, Slim the older brother of longtime WHS Franklin, author Michael Crichton. Lennon, Mickey Mantle, John F. (the cook at the old Westfield White coach Greg Gorski. Pete Braun (WHS ’61, all-state Kennedy. Diamond). COLLEGE UPDATE football): Pete Carroll, Steve Jobs, Jeff Knight (WHS swim coach): Joe Wilson (WHS ‘70, All-America Alexi Kuska (WHS ’08), a fresh- Calvin Coolidge. Teddy Roosevelt, Knute Rockne, swimmer): Jesus, Albert Einstein, man at Richmond, was named Atlan- Chris Campbell (WHS ’73, state Bruce Springsteen. President Obama. tic 10 Conference Rookie of the Week champion and Olympic wrestler): Alexi Kuska (WHS ’08, swimmer): THIS AND THAT after her performance on Jan. 25 in a Nelson Mandela, Franklin D. Jesus, Lucille Ball, my grandfather There is just one undefeated wres- tri-meet against Miami and Mary- Roosevelt, Cleopatra. Ed. tling team remaining in New Jersey land. Kuska, a six-time Union County Dave Corbin (Westfield Leader Dave Lazarus (Journalist): Paul … and it is the Blue Devils of coach champion for WHS, dropped 17 sec- 700 CLARK STREET, WESTFIELD sports editor): Archimedes, Galileo, Simon, Thomas Edison, Groucho Glen Kurz! WHS, which took an 11- onds in her 1,000-yard freestyle to Come discover one of Westfield’s distinctive new properties. Isaac Newton. Marx. 0 record into last night’s match with win in 10:08.12 and was second in the Pat Daurio (WHS ’06, All-America Jerry Livesey (Holy Trinity ’74, 8-2 Linden, will be in action – hope- 500 in 4:56.12. Her 1,000 time is Set on a deep 220 foot lot, this beautiful new B&G swimmer): Jacques Cousteau, Vasco track): Teddy Roosevelt, John fully in front of a big home crowd – third best all-time ever at Richmond construction Home features: five bedrooms, five and one da Gama, Neil Armstrong. Lennon, Smokey Robinson, Vince this Monday against Piscataway in and her 500 time is fourth best. Rich (Dunker) Danks (WHS ’68): Cartier (calling the SP-F ’72 grad, the opening round of the North 2 Sophomore Colin Sullivan (WHS half baths, 4,000 square feet of gracious living close to all Jesus Christ, Leonardo Da Vinci, my “the most gifted athlete I ever saw in Group 4 tournament. ’07) won the 100 (1:03.35) and 200 Westfield’s amenities. $1,699,000. great grandfather Edward Danks. any sport.”). Here’s how the WHS swim teams (2:22.20) breaststrokes as Joe Della Badia (WHS ’77, all- Pete Love (WHS ’61, football and did in their recent head-to-head “cru- Susquehanna dropped a 70-52 deci- county baseball): Mark Twain, Jackie baseball): Mickey Mantle, Jim Brown, sades” against parochial juggernauts sion to McDaniel College of Mary- Kay Gragnano Robinson, Oskar Schindler. John Wooden. St. Joseph/Mount St. Mary and Chris- land. Those were the fifth and fourth Jim DeSarno (WHS football Roger Love (WHS ’56, basketball): tian Brothers/Immaculate Heart: In fastest times in school history. Sales Associate coach): My dad, Vince Lombardi, Joe John F. Kennedy, Jim Valvano, Colin the former, WHS won the combined Through 18 games, sophomore 908-301-2036: Office Direct Torre, Joe Paterno. (After three Powell. score 176-164. In the showdown Mike Venezia (WHS ’07) is the lead- 908-233-7922: Fax straight winning seasons, Coach D Maggie McFadden (WHS field against the state’s No. 1 teams, WHS ing scorer for Colgate (6-12), averag- WESTFIELD OFFICE 209 CENTRAL AVENUE 908-233-5555 was allowed a fourth because, hockey/softball coach): Jesus, had a 172-168 advantage. Totals: ing 10 points per game. He had a © 2009 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. “(Paterno) was also from Brooklyn Eleanor Roosevent, David Wright. Town of Westfield-only 348, Twelve- season-high 20 points against Lehigh An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. and you can always add another Ital- Meghann McMahon (WHS ’99, County All-Stars 332. on Jan. 21. His former backcourt mate at WHS, Tom Bonard, is averaging 6.6 ppg for Montclair State (13-5). Bonard is also second on the team in steals (27) and assists (35). Eric Hayes (WHS ’05) is the third leading scorer for the College of New Jersey’s 8-9 men’s basketball team with a 7.9 average. He also leads the team with 48 assists. DEVIL OF THE WEEK This week’s (belated) winner of a free sub from Al the Owner at Westfield Subs (261 South Avenue East) is C.J. Meyer. The sophomore ice hockey player had a goal and three assists in an early-season win over SP-F, and followed that with a short-handed goal in the final min- utes for a 1-0 win over Dayton. The Devil’s Den appears Thursday in The Westfield Leader during the school year. Contact us with com- ments, complaints and suggestions at [email protected]. Win or lose, WHS4EVR!

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 some big guns in Kevin Ng, Brencis years, including a record-breaking per- him in lane 4. Meserole is also the Navia, Jeff Beamer and Tad Deatly. formance last February, when he went favorite in the 100 freestyle. And Union Catholic, Plainfield and 52.91 and took down a record that had The depth of WHS comes from Gov. Livingston also have some top been set in 1975 by Summit’s Bill seniors Evan Paulan (IM, fly), Matt people. Specht, who went on to star at Princeton. Morgan (IM, breast), Max Blum (200, The difference-maker in a champi- Since SP-F likely will use Peart and 500), Chris Joyce (50, breast) and onship-format meet often comes Mike Napolitano, “DeLa” will defi- Justin Lo (back), juniors Mike Oster down to which team has the most nitely be pushed in the fly. He is also the (200, 100), John Taylor (fly, back) depth, and that’s something Knight returning champion in the 200 free, and Andrew Cordiero (500), and has lots of, with six seniors, four which he won last year in 1:45.64. sophomores Larry Zhang (IM, breast), juniors and three sophomores figur- Matt Meserole, a WHS junior, is a Jack Lorentzen (50, 500) and Nicky ing to contribute major points. two-time county backstroke cham- Boyle (50, 100). WHS senior Chris DeLaFuente has pion, though a third straight is not a WHS should be top-seeded in all won the county butterfly crown three given with Peart likely right next to three relays and, along with SP-F, could break meet records in the 200- medley (1:39.75) and 400-free relays (3:19.13): WHS will have Meserole, Morgan, Paulan and Lorentzen, while SP-F is expected to have Peart, Baliko, M. Napolitano and Dunn. Summit is usually the top competition in the 4x50, where WHS will have Lorentzen, Blum, Oster and DeLaFuente. And the 4x100 could be a classic, especially if the team title is on the line, with WHS’s DeLaFuente, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Oster, Paulan and Meserole against ARMS AND LEGS EVERYWHERE…Raider Sean Cannon, front, begins to free himself from an entanglement with Indian SP-F’s Napolitano, Napolitano, Rochelle Hinton in the 125-lb bout. Cannon pinned Hinton with a cradle in 4:49. Baliko and Peart. The girls meet on Saturday morn- ing will likely be a two-team affair RIDGE, FERRARA, CANNON RECORD BIG VICTORIES also, between WHS and SP-F. WHS has won the last 16 county titles, including a shared one with SP-F in 2005, and 25 of the 31 county meets Wounded Raiders Fall Victim that have been held. WHS won the Dec. 20 dual meet 93-77 over SP-F. WHS coach Brooke Smith will look for big points from junior Suzanne To Rahway Wrestlers, 53-21 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Lemberg (50, 100 free) and sopho- BEING HEMMED IN…Blue Devil Diana Venezia gets hemmed in by Raiders more Becky DeLaFuente (fly, 500 Saxony Nielsen, right, and Kaylin Jaichon, behind. free), and depth points from seniors By DAVID B. CORBIN I could grab his head and work him Looking ahead to district tourna- Catherine Maguire (IM, breast) and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times over. All I really wanted to do was get ment time set for February 20-21 in Lauren Sullivan (50), juniors Kate Varsity wrestlers Tristan Bundy, my one (escape) then work for two Westfield, Ferrara considered what Heffernan (IM, breast), Meredith Wesley Morrison, Joe Sebolao and (takedown),” Ridge explained. might be his weaknesses. Raiders Rule Boards, Defeat Smith (100, 200), Emily Budnick Rob Desiato watched from the side- Ridge topped it off with a four- “You could always work more on (100), Kelsey Wilson (200), Elaine lines as the Rahway Indians ambushed point lateral drop. conditioning. I feel I could get in a Anderson (fly, breast) and Kyle the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders, “It was a little risky on my part. It little bit better conditioning. Do more Lady Blue Devil Cagers, 45-35 Higgins (500), sophomores Kylie 53-21, at Rahway High School on was there. I did it,” Ridge said. running, do more after practice. Also CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Bangs (back), Meg Kavaney (50), January 29. The Raiders managed to Earlier in the match, Raider fresh- my top work! I would like to get a main Ally Rose (IM, back), Anna Fetter walk away with three face-to-face man Sean Cannon fought off a cradle ride, something I could turn someone four rebounds. Martina Landeka and them again. It was a big win!” (fly) and Jess Cronin (back), and fresh- victories and a forfeit. in the first period to turn the tables on with because right now most of my Sara Nelson had five rebounds each. Handza sank seven points in the man Maeve Maloney (200, 500). Raider junior Mike Ridge, who re- Rochelle Hinton with a 4:49 fall via matches I’m either getting out on bot- Jaichon, who finished with 11 third quarter as the Blue Devils nar- WHS’s freestyle relays have both cently won the 145-lb title at the cradle in the 125-lb bout. tom or winning it on my feet,” he said. points and four blocked shots, pulled rowed the score to 34-25 entering the gone under the listed county meet Union County Tournament, was still “Sean is a real tough kid, good kid BOUT SEQUENCE: five rebounds in the first quarter and final quarter. With 3:20 remaining, records (1:43.12 in the 200 and 3:42.03 testing his conditioning, after being to be around. He works hard in the 112: — Jabari Shults (R) p Dion Natale, another four in the second quarter to the Blue Devils crept to within five in the 400). The 4x50 girls are injured most of the season, in his 10- room. It looks like he has a good 1:46 keep the Raiders in total control. points but Law, who assisted Degnan DeLaFuente, Kaveney, Budnick and 2, major decision victory over Diego future. If he keeps wrestling tough, 119: — Tyler Zilbower (R) won forfeit Jackie Law (6 points, 4 assists, steal, 125: — Cannon (S) p Hinton, 4:49 on a pair of 2-pointers early in the Lemberg with DeLaFuente, Maloney, Chavez. he will do well,” Ridge said. 130: — Danny Walsh (R) p Mike blocked shot) got the majority of her quarter, assisted Jaichon on a lay-up Smith and Lemberg in the 4x100. “I was sucking (wind) a lot more Along with several high crotch Steinfeld, 1:52 six rebounds in the second half when late in the quarter and Jaichon re- Hulnik’s Raiders have a defending than I would like to. It’s tough after takedowns, senior Mike Ferrara also 135: — Quran Womack (R) p Troy Saks, the Blue Devils pinched in on Jaichon turned the favor to seal the deal. county champion in breaststroker coming from an injury. I just got to found success with several barrel roll 3:35 even tighter. Saxony Nielson nailed a 140: — Octavio Bent (R) p Josh Foote, “A little high-low action going Kelsey Rossi, and other top girls in work harder in the room,” Ridge said. (dumps) takedowns that led to a pair 4:18 3-pointer and had a pair of rebounds. down! One of us at the top to see if the Steph Baliko, Becca Dunn, Hannah After scoring a first-period of three-point nearfalls in his journey 145: — Ridge (S) md Chavez, 10-2 “We’ve got a lot of weapons. If they other one is open,” Jaichon explained. Markey, Kim Rizzo, Caitlin English, takedown, Ridge countered Chavez’s to a 19-4, technical fall in 5:27 over 152: — Ferrara (S) tf Disney, 19-4, 5:27 don’t double team on Kaylin, nobody “We played them for four years. It’s Kelly Gajdzisz, Jillian Leahy, Annie leg riding attempts to get a reversal in TJ Disney at 152-lbs. 160: — Caleb Taylor (R) tf Luke Vuono, in the county can guard her. When they 18-3, 5:32 always a big rivalry. The fans come O’Halloran and Nicole DePaola. the second period, then again in the “I was taking my high crotch, which 171: — Ryan McCarthy (S) won forfeit do, then they have trouble with Jackie out and support us. You never want a New Providence, coached by third. is usually the move I like to do, and I 189: — Gabe Evangelista (R) p Antonio because Jackie can put it on the floor. loss to Westfield. We practice hard to former WHS swimmer Chris Driscoll “I knew he was going to throw in was holding onto his arm tight. I felt Dinizo, 0:17 She’s quick, can move, (and) go to the prepare for them and work together.” (’00), doesn’t have a lot of depth but legs. He had sloppy legs and I was when I was in there deep I could get 215: — Gary Pyrus (R) p Brian Laspe, basket,” coach Davis said. “The big 3:33 Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 13 16 5 11 45 has four big guns, who will score going to catch it. I kept his arm. He was good leverage on the kid. It was work- Hwt: — Urayoan Garcia (R) won forfeit difference was that we out-rebounded Westfield 6 10 9 10 35 some big points. hanging high with his legs, so I figured ing,” Ferrara explained. 103: — No match

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It was the Raiders’ first vic- period, a quick transition play led to tory over their rival in hockey since a great one-on-one move by Jeremy the beginning of the program four Kaufman, whose shot on goal was years ago. followed up by Tyler Mattern, who Walk Down Memory Lane Joe Kramkowski scored in the first moved the rebound under a diving period to give the Blue Devils a 1-0 Blue Devil senior goalie Scott From the archives of The Westfield Union. Raiders Matt DiNichilo at 103 lead but the Raider defense, led by Howard. The 3-1 lead led to Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains- and Dave Loewinger at 112 both dis- Marty Anderson and goalie Chris pulling its goaltender and Weiner put Fanwood Times – www.goleader.com posed of their Farmer opponents with Bauer kept Westfield silent in the the puck into an open net. February 3, 1998: The Blue Devil cradles in 1:30 and 2:17, respectively. second period. Center Mitch Facer The association will be having the boys’ basketball team lost a heart- Lucas Francavilla crumbled Chris helped keep Westfield’s top scorer, C third annual Hockey Gala event on breaking contest to Elizabeth in over- Terranova with an arm bar stack in J Meyer, off the scoreboard. In the Friday night, February 6, at the time, 70-69. Junior Lamont Turner 2:29 at 125. meantime, the Raiders tied the score Westwood. Please contact Kim had the game of his life when he February 2, 2001: Two years ago, as a point shot by Todd Weiner led to Rivera for tickets at erupted for a team season record of the Raider boys broke Westfield’s a rebound goal by Danny Jones. A [email protected]. SPF 28 points. streak of 42-straight Union County short time later, sophomore Ed Logie hockey is funded 100 percent by the February 3, 1998: The 12-4 Raider swimming titles – the longest in the scored his first varsity goal off a great participating families. boys’ basketball team got back into nation of any high school sport. But at David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the winning column in a big way, by Dunn Center in Elizabeth, the Blue DRIVING TOWARD THE BASKET…Blue Devil Tara Handza, No. 3, scored 12 knocking off the Watchung Devils easily won their second- Blue Devil Bowlers Finish points in a 48-6 victory over Newark East Side. Conference’s No. 1 team, Newark straight title by out-pointing second- East Side, 35-34, in Newark. Senior place Summit, 312-231. The Raiders HANDZA, PONCE, VENEZIA HIT DBLS Dave Gewirtz provided the fateful placed third at 211. Sixth in UC Tournament shots by hitting two free throws with Blue Devil sophomore Zach Coppa only seconds remaining. won two individual titles in freestyle After a great beginning on the first vanced to a stepladder final to deter- February 6, 1999: Lucky number events. Blue Devil Ryan Bartholomew day of the Union County Tournament mine the champion. He defeated Blue Devil Girls Rock seven arrived for the Blue Devil girls at 0:23.04 touched first in the 50 on January 26, the Westfield High Kevin Mack from Roselle Catholic in swimmers when they beat out rival freestyle ahead of Raider Chris Smith School bowling team suffered its the first match, 245-235. In the semi- Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 254-221, for at 0:23.42. The Raider foursome of worst outing of the season to place final round, Murphy defeated Megan the Union County Crown in Eliza- Eric Swenson, Ryan Hauptman, Steve sixth in the team finals with a 2,577 Turczynski, 227-177, before being East Side Cagers, 48-6 beth. Blue Devil Jessie Coxson won Swenson and Smith won the 400- total. Governor Livingston won the defeated, 207-177, in the final to Joe the 200-yard freestyle and the 500- freestyle relay with a time of 3:30.45. team title with a 2,753 total. Gramiak from Roselle Catholic. By DAVID B. CORBIN four Blue Devil points. freestyle, and swam on the winning February 3, 2003: The Blue Devil On the opening round, however, In the finals, Ettinger led the team Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times More reserves entered the floor in 400-free relay and 200-medley relay ice hockey team defeated the Nutley the Blue Devils rolled a tournament- with a 588 series. Senior co-captain Not forgetting the hard times of an the third quarter but, thanks to fine teams. Raiders, 3-1, at Warinaco Rink in high series of 3,038. Senior captain Matt Marcus rolled a 570 series. 0-23 season in 2004, Head Coach Joe passing and assists, starter Diana February 2, 2000: The Raider Roselle. Josh Newberg scored a first- Kevin Murphy rolled games of 246, Blue Devil Head Coach Mike Marino was merciful in the 11-6 Venezia (10 points, 3 rebounds, 2 wrestling team amassed eight falls period goal. Brian Luck scored in the 235 and 202 for a 683 series. Junior Tirone said, “We were unable to ad- Westfield High School girls basket- assists) went on an eight-point scor- and a majority decision to easily de- second period. Senior left wing Kirt Josh Ettinger and freshman Lucas just to the changing lane conditions. ball team’s 48-6 victory over a strug- ing spree on a 17-2 run that put the feat the Union Farmers, 52-26, in Giresi netted the third goal. Cruz helped out with a 599 and 630 We did try many adjustments, but the gling, 1-14 Newark East Side team in Blue Devils well in front, 43-6, with series, respectfully. Murphy’s total more we tried, the worse we did. It Westfield on January 29. The score three minutes left in the quarter. From put him in third place where he ad- was just one of those days.” could have been much worse had it that point until the end of the game, Coach ‘Brez’ to Be Inducted not been for Marino deliberately slow- coach Marino platooned his girls and ing down the pace. just worked on passing skills. “I don’t do that to anybody. I know “Our direction was just get back to Into NJ Soccer Hall of Fame what that’s like. I was there,” coach the fundamentals. We came off a loss Marino said. the other day to Plainfield and we Tom Breznitsky (Coach “Brez”), tic Coaches in 1995; Eastern Regional The Lady Blue Devils played their wanted to get back into the rhythm the Varsity Boys’ Soccer Coach at Coach of the Year by the National starters exclusively in the first quar- again. That was basically all I wanted Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, Soccer Coaches Association of ter, which ended in a 15-0, Westfield to do and give everybody some time,” will be inducted into the Soccer America in 2003. He has been se- lead. Point guard Tara Handza, who coach Marino said. “We were work- Coaches Association of New Jersey lected as the coach of several high finished with 12 points, three assists ing on getting people open.” Hall of Fame on March 22 at 1 p.m. at school All-Star games and is active in and two steals, began the scoring with Interestingly, although it did not the Pines Manor in Edison. the New Jersey State Soccer Associa- a 3-pointer and Katie Ponce (3 as- matter, the Blue Devils did not have In his 35 years as coach of the tion and the Union County Soccer sists) scored six of her 10 points and many offensive rebounds. Raiders, Breznitsky has developed Association, having served on many made four steals in the quarter. “It was a low key game. We weren’t the program into one of the finest in All-County and All-State selection With a mix of starters and reserves, worrying about that. We were mak- the state and has compiled an impres- committees. Tom’s work ethic, expe- the Blue Devils won the second quar- ing our shots,” he said. sive 567-125-38 record. During the rience and love of the game have ter, 11-4 and had a 24-0 lead before Sara Nelson finished with five points, 2006 season he achieved his 550th proven instrumental in the emergence Red Raider Shavera White bucketed two rebounds, a blocked shot and a pair victory, which ranks him among the of Scotch-Plains-Fanwood as one of all four of her points. Handza began of assists. Keri Pringle had two points, top-four winningest high school soc- the elite high school programs today. the quarter by hitting a lay-up and two assists and two rebounds. cer coaches in the state and 12th in the In 2007 Tom retired as a Biology two free throws and Gab Jakub (9 East Side 0 4 2 0 6 country. teacher, a position which he held for points, blocked shot) sank the last Westfield 15 11 17 5 48 Breznitsky’s Raiders have reached 37 years, but he continues to coach. the Group III State Finals 12 times He resides in Scotch Plains with his over the past 23 years. His teams won wife Lynda and his two children, Erin Hye-Young Choi State Championships in 1987, 1989, and Ryan. Ryan, a recent graduate of #1 REALTOR, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1997 and 1998. Rutgers, captained the Scarlet Knights The Raider boys’ teams have won 14 this past season. Total Production 11 Years! State Sectional Championships, 13 NJAR® Circle of Excellence Union County Championships and Platinum Level 2002-2007 23 Watchung Conference Champi- Direct Line 908-301-2015 onships. His high school teams have www.hye-youngchoi.net been nationally ranked by NSCAA [email protected] four times. He has coached over 50 All-State players and several All- Americans. Breznitsky’s awards and honors include: New Jersey State Coach of the Year in 1985 and 1997 by the Newark Star-Ledger; The Otto Haas Memorial Coach of the Year in 1986 by the School and College Officials Association; Region I Coach of the Year for Distinguished Service by the Weichert Tom Breznitsky Weichert National Federation of Interscholas-

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A Cycle for Survival took place at found impact on millions of patients Hot Stove Awards Dinner the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Y and their loved ones. The FSPY Cy- (FSPY) on January 25. It was an clers, a satellite team, rallied to the To Honor Student Athletes indoor cycle event benefiting re- cause in support of a fellow em- Connecticut College junior Grant Moryan of Westfield search at the Memorial Sloan- ployee, who is currently battling one The Union County (UC) Baseball form than any other player in the Kettering Cancer Center for “orphan of these cancers. Association, in cooperation with the team’s history. cancers”; these are forms of the dis- There were 77 participants in- UC Board of Chosen Freeholders and Additionally, local baseball teams Moryan Honored as NESCAC ease that do not often attract the volved throughout the day consist- the UC Department of Parks and Com- will be honored. Tickets are $40, with necessary funding to ensure advance- ing of staff, members, and a large munity Renewal, will honor local stu- proceeds going to help fund the UC ments in treatment and drug devel- contingency from the FSPY gym- dent athletes for their accomplish- Summer Youth Baseball League for Co-Performer of the Week opment. nastics team. Over $2,000 has been ments during 2008 and will induct youngsters 8 to 15 years, and the Fall While orphan cancers are consid- collected thus far. For further infor- four new members into the UC Base- Teen League. NEW LONDON, Conn. – Con- ming Coaches Association of America ered rare, with disease-specific inci- mation about this very important ball Hall of Fame during award cer- Scott Marino was an outstanding necticut College junior Grant Moryan Academic (CSCAA) All-American dence rates of fewer than 200,000, in cause or to make a donation, please emonies on Sunday, February 8. The swimmer for St. Joseph’s High School of Westfield has been named the New team. aggregate, these cancers have a pro- visit www.cycleforsurvival.org 73rd Annual Hot Stove League Base- in Metuchen and the Fanwood-Scotch England Small College Athletic Con- ball Dinner begins at 1 p.m. at the Plains YMCA. He was a First Team ference (NESCAC) men’s swimming L’Affaire Banquet Center in All-State selection in 2008. co-performer of the week. Mountainside. Hillary Klimowicz is a graduate of Moryan won three individual events Among the student athletes who Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, and was part of the winning relay will receive major honors are Andrew where she is the all-time Raiders scor- squad (400-yard freestyle) for the COLDWELL BANKER Ciencin, Deanna Russomanno and ing leader, boy or girl, in basketball. Camels in a successful sweep of & Katherine VanBenschoten of Hillary transferred to The College of Wesleyan University and Colby-Saw- E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE Cranford, and Hillary Klimowicz and New Jersey and was featured on the yer College at Lott Natatorium on Scott Marino of Scotch Plains cover of Sports Illustrated for her January 24. He notched wins in the The four new inductees into the decision to focus more on her educa- 50-yard, 100-yard and 200-yard Baseball Hall of Fame – Anthony and tion and extracurricular activities, freestyle events. Ben Candelino of Elizabeth, Dom while still playing basketball. On Moryan has been honored as an Guida of Summit and Bill Howard of January 12, she became the Lions’ NCAA Honorable Mention All- Berkeley Heights – will be honored 12th women’s player to join the 1,000- America performer in each of his first for their outstanding contributions to point club. two seasons with the program. He has our national pastime on the baseball Andrew Ciencin, a baseball player, garnered All-NESCAC accolades on diamonds of Union County. finished high school with an average nine occasions in three individual The special guest speaker will be of .473 with 61 doubles, 146 runs events and two relays. Moryan has re- Ed Kranepool, the former first scored, 20 home runs and 137 runs written the record books in New Lon- baseman for the New York Mets, who batted in. He holds eight Cranford don, holding school records in the 50 played more games in a Mets uni- school records, including career hits, (20.67 seconds), 100 (45.40 seconds) runs, RBI, doubles and homers. An- and 200-yard freestyle (1:42.69). PUBLIC NOTICE drew now attends North Carolina In the classroom, Moryan has ex- celled as a Dean’s List student, carry- UNION COUNTY State University. 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She committed just three errors Reading is Good For You 2009, and said Ordinance has been pub- at shortstop all season. lished with Notice of Introduction thereof Katherine VanBenschoten had an and of the time and place fixed for its further consideration and the Board has outstanding 2008 season at Cranford duly held a hearing thereof and has given High School playing centerfield and all persons interested an opportunity to be pitching. Her .629 batting average, heard. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- 15 home runs, 40 RBI and 36 runs SOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Free- holders that said Ordinance be and the scored helped Cranford to a 25-1 same hereby is finally passed and adopted, record, the team’s third straight UC and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the championship, and No. 19 ranking in Ordinance published herewith has been The Star-Ledger Top 20. Katherine finally adopted on January 28th, 2009, and the 20 day period of limitations within was named to the first team All State, goleader.com/subscribe which a suit, action or proceeding ques- and was chosen as Hitter of the Year. tioning the validity of such Ordinance can be commenced has begun to run from the date of first publication of this statement. A copy of this ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public notices are customarily posted in the Ad- ministration Building of the County, and a copy is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the members of 465 Topping Hill Road, Westfield $1,325,000 the general public of the County who Shall This early Art-Deco 1940’s home is a unique and pristine home filled with amenities galore! 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WESTFIELD OFFICE • 209 CENTRAL AVENUE • 908-233-5555 WESTFIELD OFFICE • 209 CENTRAL AVENUE • (908) 233-5555 Page 16 Thursday, February 5, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION U.S. Customs Seizes Letters to the Editor Lesniak Wins Lawyer $5 MM Counterfeit Perfume CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 Competition in France NEWARK — Last week, U.S. Cus- counterfeit perfumes are unknown Westfield Resident Seeks To Make FRANCE – Sunday, Senator Day invasion and the soldiers who toms and Border Protection (CBP) in and may pose a significant health Raymond Lesniak (LD-20, Union) lost their lives fighting for our free- Newark seized a shipment of coun- hazard to the public,” stated Robert The Bucket ‘Fuller And Fuller’ won the Memorial de Caen Interna- dom.” terfeit designer perfumes with a Perez, Director, Field Operations in On Sunday, August 29, 2005, Katrina, Cross or Salvation Army. Many were tional Human Rights Competition. Senator Lesniak announced that he Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail New York. “Stemming the flow of a category 4 hurricane, hit the New Or- also victims of contractor The competition included lawyers will donate his first-place winnings, Price of nearly $5 million and a do- these types of counterfeit products leans area. Over the next 24 hours, what fraud...contractors walking away with from Washington, D.C., France, Bel- roughly $9,740 from the Caen City mestic value of more than $131,000. remains a high priority for agency.” would have been a manageable natural their money...often money that was taken gium, Guinea, Senegal, and Switzer- Council, to The Road to Justice and The shipment violates Intellectual During last fiscal year, CBP in the disaster became a devastating man-made out as a loan. land with speech topics ranging from Peace: a non-profit started by the Property Rights (IPR) regulations. New York/Newark Area seized more horror. The storm surge pushed into the It was hard to resist anger after hear- governmental to military abuses of Senator to advance the abolition of than 400 shipments of counterfeit and canals, the already weakened walls ing these stories. But the residents we human rights. the death penalty around the globe, to During routine examinations for trade breached in more than 50 places, and the met seem to be beyond their anger. compliance, CBP officers discovered pirated goods with a domestic value ill-structured levees failed. Water flowed They have a unique strength and faith Senator Lesniak’s speech was en- support the families of murder vic- the bogus perfume in a shipment that of almost $100 million that arrived in over and through the floodwalls through- and don’t want pity or charity...just an titled “The Road to Justice and Peace.” tims, and to promote humane alterna- was manifested as cosmetics. The cargo containers at the seaport. out the city. Neighborhoods were lev- opportunity to restore their lives. They Senator Lesniak stated, “I hope and tives to incarceration. To learn more shipment was destined for Manhat- CBP is a key player in the enforce- eled. 80 percent of the city became have set up community outreach pro- believe this award will help efforts to about The Road to Justice and Peace, tan. ment of Intellectual Property Rights. flooded and the water lingered for weeks. grams, starting with little or no re- abolish the death penalty where ever visit their website, The counterfeit shipment included With the growth of foreign trade, Those without the resources or will to sources. They rely on volunteers and it exists. I’m am also proud as an TheRoadToAbolition.com. a variety of well-known brands of unscrupulous companies have prof- evacuate were stuck. And, despite Presi- are so very appreciative of anything American to receive this award for You can view the speeches of this perfume including a variety of scents ited billions of dollars from the sale dent Bush’s claims otherwise, the gov- they get. Some even cried when they the defense of human rights at Le competition at the Memorial de Caen of pirated IPR goods. In order to ernment rescue effort that followed was saw us working on their houses. Their Memorial de Caen, the famous mu- website: memorial-caen.fr/concours/ by Dolce and Gabbana, Giorgio slow in coming and inadequate. Damage neighborhoods, where generations of Armani, Issey Miyake, and Lacoste. combat the counterfeit trade, most was estimated at 81.2 billion dollars. We family members have lived, are starting seum dedicated to honoring the D- EN/programme09.php CBP officers and import specialists trademark and copyright holders reg- all saw the images of the looting and to come out of limbo with the help of identified this particular shipment as ister with CBP through an online sys- hunger, sheet-covered bodies and tears, volunteers like us. counterfeit due to poor packaging tem that assists CBP officers and sadness and desperation that followed. It’s easy to look back. Yes, the gov- Tomato Producer Faces quality. Some counterfeit perfumes import specialists to easily identify A city 300 years in the making, known ernment must look back to straighten out are so difficult to identify that lab fake merchandise. CBP’s IPR en- for its music, food, joy, history, gran- this most valuable piece of America...one tests are required to confirm whether forcement strategy focuses on target- deur and irreverence, was re-imagined of our most important ports and eco- Record DEP Penalty or not they are legitimate. Consumers ing and interdicting shipments of fake in a matter of hours. nomic and cultural sources. But we had should be wary about purchasing de- goods while facilitating the flow of Organized by Rabbi Doberne-Schor, to look forward because the people we TRENTON – A corporate tomato In May 2006, Ag-Mart Produce of Temple Emanu-El, 32 of us went to met are doing just that: building and grower faces an unprecedented pen- barred a DEP environmental investi- signer fragrances from disreputable legitimate trade. CBP works with IPR New Orleans last month to engage in helping each other and trickling back vendors who may knowingly or un- holders and other government agen- tikkun olam – healing the world. I was into the heavily damaged neighborhoods. alty of more than $931,000 for mis- gator from inspecting facilities and knowingly be distributing counter- cies to prevent IPR violations that eager to step out of my “bubble” and see Our trip provided us with a sobering using pesticides and jeopardizing the forced the state investigator to wait feit goods. may pose a health and safety risk to what was really going on three-and-a- look at the formidable challenges still health and safety of workers in its several hours before allowing access “The ingredients used to make consumers. half years after Katrina hit and to see facing this wonderful city. The physical New Jersey farm fields and packing only to a portion of a packing house how I could help repair the world in and emotional scars are obvious. They houses, Department of Environmen- that was not at issue. some small way. On January 14, with a still need so much. But the spirit and tal Protection (DEP) Acting Com- “Deliberately denying DEP inspec- little trepidation and much hope, we set pride we witnessed, the faith and sense missioner Mark Mauriello announced tors the right to enter and inspect their Cranford Native Lt. Col. on our journey. of community, helped provide hope. on Monday. agricultural operations is an egregious The more upscale neighborhoods, built When we commented that our work there The DEP cites Ag-Mart Produce, offense because it impedes our abil- on higher ground, are now very much up felt like just a drop in the bucket they Hrycak to Deploy Overseas and running. Many of the people in the were quick to respond “but every drop Inc., headquartered in Cedarville in ity to protect employees and the pub- poorer sections, who relocated, have cho- makes the bucket fuller.” Cumberland County, with hundreds lic from pesticide misuse,” Commis- CRANFORD – Army Reserve Lt. bers to support the war against global sen not to return. After all, how could The trip was just the beginning of a of violations that include denying sioner Mauriello said. Col. Michael Hrycak has been acti- terrorism. Mission objectives encom- you return with a family when you lived rewarding connection. We plan to return state environmental inspectors access The DEP’s Compliance and En- vated for deployment overseas to a pass combating the international ter- in a neighborhood where there are now to the New Orleans area throughout the to facilities, losing track of a highly forcement inspectors’ investigation forward operating base in support of rorist network or regime forces out- no open schools, hospitals, doctors or year with full trucks and open hearts. toxic insecticide, failing to properly of the corporate farm and its opera- Operation Enduring Freedom. side the borders of the United States. stores? No fire department or police? The consensus of our group was to con- ventilate areas during pesticide use, tions revealed a host of significant Enduring Freedom is the official U.S. troops serve in South and South- And, worst of all, few friends or family tinue making the bucket fuller and failing to post important pesticide- offenses including failure to keep west Asia, Central Asia, the Arabian left? Although they have acknowledged fuller...be it in New Orleans or our own safety information for workers, care- under lock and key a highly toxic name given to anti-terrorism military fault, the government and, more specifi- backyard. We hope you will consider operations involving U.S. troops and peninsula, the Horn of Africa, islands cally, the Army Corp of Engineers, is supporting and/or joining us. less recordkeeping and using forbid- insecticide known as Monitor. Ulti- allied coalition partners. Reserve in the Pacific, and in numerous other immune from lawsuits. The people we den mixtures of pesticides. mately, Ag-Mart could not account countries. Amanda Friss Ag-Mart Produce markets its to- for the 2.5-gallon container of the component members from all spoke to, black, white, poor and middle Westfield branches of the U.S. armed forces Col. Hrycak, a cavalry officer with class, haven’t seen money from the Red matoes under the brand name “Santa insecticide. have been mobilized, activated and 29 years of military service, is regu- Sweets,” and employs 700 people Other violations outlined include: deployed along with active duty mem- larly assigned to the 312th Transpor- throughout 17 farm locations in New applying pesticides more frequently tation Support Battalion, Fort Dix, County May Not Be Freezing All Jersey. Ag-Mart also owns and oper- than allowed by law and failing to PUBLIC NOTICE Trenton. ates other produce farms in North provide proper ventilation for chlo- He is the son of Peter and Rea Top Salaries Above $100,000 Carolina, Florida and Mexico. rine vapors in the tomato packing UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Hrycak and brother of Orest Hrycak, Your article on page 1 of the 1/29/09 official, would also be receiving a raise. “Ag-Mart has repeatedly shown a house – an incident which affected ORDINANCE NO. 679-2009 all of Cranford. issue of The Westfield Leader states the Her salary is also $100,000. stunning disregard of laws and regu- three DEP inspectors during a site INTRO: 1/4/2009 The colonel graduated in 1977 from following: “Mr. Devanney said in his It is very likely that in the near future lations intended to protect the work- visit. FINAL: 1/28/2009 Cranford High School, and received letter that pay raises for employees earn- The Leader will write more articles ers who harvest their tomatoes, the DEP inspectors found that on 17 Was introduced and passed on first read- a master’s degree in 1983 from the ing more than $90,000 and elected offi- about the budget adopted by the Free- people who consume them and New occasions the company prematurely ing by the Board of Chosen Freeholders at New Jersey Institute of Technology. cials would be eliminated.” I don’t be- holders. You might want to bring out in Jersey’s environment,” Commis- harvested pesticide-treated tomato a REGULAR MEETING on January 4th, lieve this is entirely true, because I had them that certain employees with sala- 2009, and said Ordinance has been pub- He earned a law degree in 1989 from sioner Mauriello said. “Ag-Mart’s crops, potentially exposing consum- Rutgers University, Camden. read an article (I don’t recall where) that ries of $100,000 will be receiving raises, pesticide violations are the most seri- ers to illegal pesticide residues in the lished with Notice of Introduction thereof listed the pay raises that the directors or alternatively, just make a note of and of the time and place fixed for its correction in a future Leader edition. ous DEP inspectors have ever uncov- marketplace. further consideration and the Board has PUBLIC NOTICE would be receiving, all with salaries ered. We have imposed a record-high Inspectors also discovered the com- duly held a hearing thereof and has given $100,000. In addition, it stated that the Thank you. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD all persons interested an opportunity to be County Clerk (Joanne Rajoppi), an elected P.S. In a recent issue of The Leader, penalty not only to hold Ag-Mart pany failed to adequately and accu- PLANNING BOARD heard. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- Freeholder Chairman [Mirabella] stated accountable for their failure, but to rately document pesticide use in its SOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Free- Please take notice that on February 25, PUBLIC NOTICE that there would be mobile freeholder make sure it doesn’t happen again.” fields. After looking over records from holders that said Ordinance be and the 2009 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS meetings held at various sites in Union Both the $931,250 fine and the 2004 and 2005, DEP inspectors found same hereby is finally passed and adopted, Hall, located at 75 North Martine Avenue, PLANNING BOARD County, rather than in Elizabeth. It would and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board accompanying DEP orders to fully documents were missing critical in- be nice if The Leader would print the comply with all pesticide laws stem formation such as the correct times Ordinance published herewith has been will hold a hearing on the application of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the schedule when it is available. finally adopted on January 28th, 2009, undersigned. The property in question is Planning Board of the Township of Scotch from a series of inspections at Ag- pesticides were applied and employ- and the 20 day period of limitations within located at: 110 Willoughby Road, Plains will hold a PUBLIC HEARING, on Ann Ayres Mart farm properties during 2005, ees could be allowed to safely re- which a suit, action or proceeding ques- Fanwood, New Jersey, also known as Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at 7:30 Mountainside 2006 and 2007, a review of corporate enter treated areas as well as the name tioning the validity of such Ordinance can Block 29 Lot 16, as shown on the Fanwood pm., in Council Chambers, Municipal Build- be commenced has begun to run from the Tax Map, owned by James S. Gibbons. ing, 430 Park Avenue, to hear the Final records and interviews with Ag-Mart of the pesticide applicator and the date of first publication of this statement. The applicant requests coverage of new Subdivision Application for Messercola PUBLIC NOTICE management and employees. size of the treated areas. A copy of this ordinance has been posted brick porch from ice & snow which is in Bros. Building Co., Inc. for 2221, 2229 and TOWN OF WESTFIELD on the Bulletin Board upon which public violation of: Section 184-121 0 of the 2241 Morse Avenue, Block 7502, Lots 10, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE notices are customarily posted in the Ad- Fanwood Land Use Code. Variance Re- 12 & 13 which proposes to consolidate two BOARD OF EDUCATION ministration Building of the County, and a quested: front yard setback; Permitted: 30 previously granted subdivisions into one NOTICE TO BIDDERS UNION COUNTY Jersey’s policy and criteria for health ben- copy is available up to and including the feet; Present: 27.3 feet. Proposed: 23.3 coordinated ten (10) lot subdivision. Sev- BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS efits for state employees who have served time of such meeting to the members of feet. eral variances were granted by the Plan- Sealed proposals will be received by the ORDINANCE: NO. 681-2009 twenty-five years in the State pension sys- the general public of the County who Shall The applicant will also seek such other ning Board for the original six (6) lot subdi- Board of Education of the Westfield School FIRST READING: 1/28/2009 tem, the County shall remove the existing request such copies, at the office of the District, Union County, New Jersey, at the cap on the retiree health benefit subsidy relief as may be determined necessary at vision on June 27, 2005 and two (2) minor NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Clerk of the Board in said County Admin- Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, excluding Medicare premiums, for all indi- the public hearing based upon review of subdivisions totaling four (4) lots were following proposed ordinance was intro- istration Building in Elizabeth, New Jer- Westfield, New Jersey, for the following viduals holding the position of Constitu- the application or amendment(s) to the granted on April 14, 2008. No additional duced and passed on first reading at a sey. supplies, equipment or services: tional Officer, Department Director or application. variances and no additional lots are re- meeting of the Board of Chosen Freehold- Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board equivalent, or Division Head or equivalent The file pertaining to this application is quested are requested. BID FOR: ers of the County of Union, State of New of Chosen Freeholders at the time of retirement and who a) retire available for public inspection during nor- The file pertaining to this application is in B 10-01 INDUSTRIAL ART SUPPLIES Jersey, held on the 28th day of January, mal business hours (8 AM - 4 PM, Monday on a disability pension; b) retire on or after ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING the Office of the Planning Board, 2nd floor, FOR THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR 2009, and that said ordinance will be taken through Friday) from the Secretary of the January 1, 2008 and have twenty-five (25) THE EXECUTION AND AC- Municipal Building and available for public up for further consideration for final pas- Planning Board at the Administration Of- BIDS DUE: years or more of service in either the KNOWLEDGMENT AND DE- inspection during regular office hours. sage at the meeting of said Board of Cho- fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North MARCH 10, 2009 AT 1:00 PM Police & Firemen’s Retirement System or LIVERY BY THE COUNTY OF Barbara Horev, sen Freeholders to be held at its meeting Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. the Public Employees Retirement System UNION OF CERTAIN AGREE- Secretary to the Planning Board The bids will be received at the Admin- room in the County Administration Build- Any interested party may appear at said with a minimum period of five (5) years of MENTS IN RELATION TO 1 T 2/5/09, The Times Fee: $24.48 istration Building, 302 Elm Street, ing, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New hearing and participate therein in accor- service with the County of Union with no CERTAIN MORTGAGE REV- Westfield, New Jersey 07090, on the date Jersey on the 11th day of February, 2009, dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- age limitation; c) retire on or after January ENUE BONDS, SERIES 2009 PUBLIC NOTICE and at the time indicated, and then publicly at 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as said ning Board. 1, 2008 and have a minimum of twenty- (OAKWOOD PLAZA-ELIZA- opened and read aloud. matter can be reached, at which time and Applicant: SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY five (25) years of service with the County BETH) OF THE UNION Bids must be in strict compliance with place all persons who may be interested James S. Gibbons CHANCERY DIVISION of Union with no age limit; or c) or d) retire COUNTY IMPROVEMENT specifications. Specifications may be se- therein will be given an opportunity to be 110 Willoughby Road UNION COUNTY on or after January 1, 2008 and have AUTHORITY. cured from, Purchasing Office 302 Elm heard concerning the same. DOCKET NO. F-48383-08 reached the age of 62 years or older with Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 (908) A copy of this ordinance has been posted 1 T - 2/5/09, The Leader Fee: $44.37 FILE NO: 7645-161 at least 15 years of service in either the 1 T - 2/5/09, The Times Fee: $34.17 789-4407. Bids must be made on the on the Bulletin Board upon which public Police & Firemen’s Retirement System or NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS proposal forms in the manner designated. notices are customarily posted in the Ad- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Proposals must be endorsed on the out- the Public Employees Retirement System STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: ministration Building of the County, and a side of the sealed envelope, with the name with a minimum period of five (5) years of UNION COUNTY UNION COUNTY PETER J. MOKES copy is available up to and including the of the bidder, the bidder’s address and the service with the County of Union. BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS time of such meeting to the members of YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND name of the supplies, equipment, or ser- ORDINANCE NO. 678-2009 ORDINANCE NO. 680-2009 the general public of the County who shall Chapter 132, TOWING REQUIRED to serve upon Budd Larner, vices for which the bid is submitted. It is INTRO: 1/4/2009 INTRO: 1/4/2009 request such copies, at the office of the [Ordinance No.393-1994, adopted 8/11/ attorneys for plaintiff, whose address is understood and agreed that proposals may FINAL: 1/28/2009 FINAL: 1/28/2009 Clerk of the Board in said County Admin- 1994 amended by Ordinance 682-2009 150 John F. Kennedy Parkway, Short Hills, be delivered before the time or at the place istration adopted 2/11/2009, sets forth standards, Was introduced and passed on first read- Was introduced and passed on first read- New Jersey 07078, an answer to the Com- specified for opening. The Board of Edu- Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the regulations and rates for police-requested ing by the Board of Chosen Freeholders at ing by the Board of Chosen Freeholders at plaint in Foreclosure filed in a Civil Action, cation assumes no responsibility for bids Board of Chosen Freeholders and nonpreference towing and storage a REGULAR MEETING on January 4th, a REGULAR MEETING on January 4th, in which Emigrant Mortgage Company is mailed or misdirected in delivery. No bids services. A complete copy of this ordi- AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND 2009, and said Ordinance has been pub- 2009, and said Ordinance has been pub- plaintiff, and Peter J. Mokes is defendant, shall be received after the time desig- nance, all rules and regulations, and any AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED lished with Notice of Introduction thereof lished with Notice of Introduction thereof pending in the Superior Court of New nated. future amendments, are on file in the Of- “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING and of the time and place fixed for its and of the time and place fixed for its Jersey, Chancery Division, Union County, Bidding shall be in conformance with the fice of the Clerk of the Board and the A CODIFICATION OF THE further consideration and the Board has further consideration and the Board has under Docket No. F-48383-08, within thirty- applicable requirements of headquarters of the County Police.] duly held a hearing thereof and has given duly held a hearing thereof and has given five (35) days after February 5, 2009 ex- N.J.S.A.18A:18A-1 et.seq., pertaining to LAW, ORDINANCES, POLI- all persons interested an opportunity to be all persons interested an opportunity to be clusive of such date. Judgment by default the “Public School Contracts Law”. CIES AND RESOLUTIONS OF Chapter 138, VEHICLES AND TRAF- heard. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- heard. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- may be rendered against you for the relief The Board of Education of the Town of UNION COUNTY, STATE OF FIC SOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Free- SOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Free- demanded in the Complaint if you do not Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, NEW JERSEY; PROVIDING [HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of holders that said Ordinance be and the holders that said Ordinance be and the file a responsive pleading. You should file reserves the right to reject any or all bids FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF Chosen Freeholders of the County of same hereby is finally passed and adopted, same hereby is finally passed and adopted, your Answer and Proof of Service in dupli- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-2(s), (t), (x), SAID CODE; AND SAVING Union: Part 1, 5-6-1982 by Ord. No. 160; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the cate with the Clerk of the Superior Court of (y), 18A:18A-4(a), 18A:18A-22, and to FROM REPEAL CERTAIN Part 2, 11-23-1971 as Res. No. 690-71. Ordinance published herewith has been Ordinance published herewith has been New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex, waive any informalities. The Board further LEGISLATION NOT IN- Amendments noted where applicable.] finally adopted on January 28th, 2009, finally adopted on January 28th, 2009, P.O. Box 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, reserves the right to take such alternates CLUDED THEREIN”, GENERAL REFERENCES and the 20 day period of limitations within and the 20 day period of limitations within in accordance with the Rules of Civil Prac- as they deem appropriate, and in any ADOPTED BY THE BOARD Safety standards — See Ch. 115. which a suit, action or proceeding ques- which a suit, action or proceeding ques- tice and Procedure. order that the Board feels may be in the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Transportation policy — See Ch. 133. OF THE COUNTY OF UNION tioning the validity of such Ordinance can tioning the validity of such Ordinance can This action has been commenced and is best interest of the Westfield Public School Part 1, General Regulations be commenced has begun to run from the be commenced has begun to run from the pending to foreclose a mortgage and re- District. ON AUGUST 19, 1993 ARTICLE II, Prohibited Parking, Stop- date of first publication of this statement. date of first publication of this statement. cover possession of certain lands and All bidders are required to comply with AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ping and Standing; Time Limit Parking A copy of this ordinance has been posted A copy of this ordinance has been posted premises, as follows: The mortgage being the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et. “LAWS OF UNION COUNTY” on the Bulletin Board upon which public on the Bulletin Board upon which public foreclosed is dated June 3, 2008 and seq., Affirmative Action Against Discrimi- § 138-7. Reserved parking. notices are customarily posted in the Ad- notices are customarily posted in the Ad- made by Peter J. Mokes to Emigrant Mort- nation and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et. seq. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Cho- A. Unauthorized parking; restricted ministration Building of the County, and a ministration Building of the County, and a gage Company, Inc., and recorded in the Corporate bidders are required by law sen Freeholders of the County of Union access. copy is available up to and including the copy is available up to and including the Union County Clerk’s Office on June 10, (Chapter 33, Laws of 1977) to submit a list that the “Laws of Union County” are hereby B1. The practice of persons parking in time of such meeting to the members of time of such meeting to the members of 2008 in Mortgage Book 12509 at Page of names and addresses of all stockhold- amended as outlined in the attached spaces under the Union County Adminis- the general public of the County who Shall the general public of the County who Shall 0255, et seq. The lands and premises ers owning 10% or more of their stock. Schedule A: tration Building produces the potential for request such copies, at the office of the request such copies, at the office of the affected by this action and for which pos- A Non-Collusion Affidavit and a Con- SCHEDULE A a most serious safety hazard in the event Clerk of the Board in said County Admin- Clerk of the Board in said County Admin- session is sought are commonly known as tractor Questionnaire/Certification also PART I - of a fire or accident in this area. This istration Building in Elizabeth, New Jer- istration Building in Elizabeth, New Jer- 648 Passaic Avenue, Kenilworth, County must be filed with the bid. The bid package ADMINISTRATIVE CODE location is hereby designated as an area which may be used only by persons who sey. sey. of Union, and State of New Jersey. will also include other documents that must Chapter 26, BENEFITS have been issued special vehicle identifi- Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board If you are unable to obtain an attorney, be completed and returned with the bid. [HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of cation cards issued by the Department of of Chosen Freeholders of Chosen Freeholders you may contact the Lawyer Referral Ser- Failure to comply with Instructions to Bid- Chosen Freeholders of the County of vice of Union County by calling (908) 353- ders and to complete and submit all re- Public Safety and/or Clerk of the Board, GUARANTY ORDINANCE OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND Union: Art. I, 5-14-1987 as Res. No. 396- 4715. If you cannot afford an attorney, you quired forms, may be cause for disqualifi- No other persons are authorized to utilize THE COUNTY OF UNION, AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED 1987; Art. II, 4-12-1973 as Res. No. 299- may communicate with the Legal Services cation and rejection of the bid. such area. Any person who shall violate NEW JERSEY REGARDING “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING 1973; Art. III, 6-28-1979 as Res. No. 516- Office of Union County by calling (908) All bidders shall submit with their bid the provisions of this section shall, upon THE PAYMENT OF THE PRIN- A CODIFICATION OF THE 1979; Art. IV, 8-26-1982 as Res. No. 419- 354-4340. package a copy of the New Jersey Busi- conviction, be punished by a fine not to CIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON LAW, ORDINANCES, POLI- 1982; Art. V, 11-25-1986 as Res. No. 845- YOU, PETER J. MOKES, are made ness Registration Certificate as issued by exceed $100 for each and every offense. CERTAIN MORTGAGE REV- CIES AND RESOLUTIONS OF 1986; Art. VI, 4-11-2001 as Res. No. 391- party defendants to this foreclosure action the Department of Treasury of the State of [Added 6-25-1998 by Ord. No. 474] ENUE BONDS, SERIES 2009 UNION COUNTY, STATE OF 2001; Art. VII, 2-13-2003 as Res. No. 153- because of a default of the above-refer- New Jersey. (N.J.S.A. 52:32-44) B.2. Under Paragraph A of this section, (OAKWOOD PLAZA-ELIZA- NEW JERSEY; PROVIDING 2003. Amendments noted where appli- enced mortgage on or about August 1, BIDDERS NOTE: Each bid shall be Runnells Specialized Hospital has estab- BETH) OF THE UNION FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF cable.] 2008. There remains due and owing accompanied by a bid bond, cashier’s lished designated parking lots, including COUNTY IMPROVEMENT SAID CODE; AND SAVING $147,500.00 in principal, plus interest, check or certified check made payable to ARTICLE V, Retiree Health Insurance designated visitor parking areas. Visitor AUTHORITY IN AN AGGRE- FROM REPEAL CERTAIN costs, attorney fees and advances. the Westfield Board of Education, for ten Benefits Package parking is hereby designated as an area GATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT LEGISLATION NOT IN- JENNIFER M. PEREZ percent (10%) of the amount of the total [Adopted 11-25-1986 as Res. No. 845- which may be used only by visitors. Any NOT EXCEEDING $20,000,000 CLUDED THEREIN”, Acting Clerk of the Superior Court bid, however, not to exceed $20,000. 86; Amended 12-20-2007 by Ord. No. person, including hospital employees and FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRO- ADOPTED BY THE BOARD Budd Larner, P.C. By order of the Town of Westfield Board 664; amended 3-27-08 by Ord. No. 667] vendors, who violate the provisions of this VIDING ADDITIONAL SECU- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 150 John F. Kennedy Parkway of Education, Union County, New Jersey. § 26-8. Retiree subsidy. section shall, upon conviction, be pun- RITY IN CONNECTION WITH OF THE COUNTY OF UNION Short Hills, New Jersey 07078 Robert A. Berman B) Constitutional Officers, Depart- ished by a fine not to exceed $100 for each THE AUTHORITY’S PROJECT ON AUGUST 19, 1993 (973) 379-4800 Board Secretary ment Directors and Division Heads and every offense. 1 T - 2/5/09, The Leader Fee: $47.94 1 T - 2/5/09, The Leader Fee: $48.45 1 T - 2/5/09, The Leader Fee: $54.06 1 T - 2/5/09, The Leader Fee: $70.89 a. Consistent with the State of New 1 T - 2/5/09, The Leader Fee: $136.68 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 5, 2009 Page 17

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Free NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Call (908) 518-9101 estimate. Call (908) 494-2347 Date Adopted: 1/28/09 Date Adopted: 1/28/09 Eliminate the Taxes: The bill seeks UNION COUNTY BOARD Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the to collect a 1 percent tax, annually, on OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PHOTOGRAPHY RWJ GYM MBRSHP 4 SALE Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 1/28/09 ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- PUBLIC NOTICE RESOLUTION NO. 2009-88 Event and family photographer to Founding Membership for sale. petitive bidding as an extraordinary petitive bidding as a Professional Service Public Notice is hereby given that the unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. UNION COUNTY BOARD keep your Soiree alive forever. Monthly fee of $40 is guaranteed pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS contract and the resolution authorizing it is ers has adopted Resolution No. 2009-88, Professional references. Call for life of membership. resolution authorizing it is available for NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD available for public inspection in the Office amending a contract with Aces Imaging Dave Samsky at (908) 693-0158 Asking $695. Paid $1,250. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk Date Adopted: 1/28/09 of the Clerk of the Board. System, Inc., Mount Laurel, New Jersey, Email: [email protected] Call Susan at (908) 389-9008. of the Board. Public Notice is hereby given that the to approve a change order which exceeds RESOLUTION NO: 2009-116 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- RESOLUTION NO: 2009-73 AWARDED TO: Daniel Antonelli, 20% for additional funds in the amount of FUR COAT FOR SALE 2005 TOYOTA PRIUS ers has awarded a contract without com- $23,400 for a total contract amount of AWARD TO: Jewish Family Services, Union, New Jersey petitive bidding as an extraordinary $43,400 for additional microfilming ser- Original owner. Extremely reliable, Elizabeth, New Jersey SERVICE: to provide Mental Health unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. vices for 2009 and 2010. FULL LENGTH MINK COAT hate to part with it. Mint condition. SERVICES: for the purposes of provid- Patient Counsel Services 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk ASKING $750.00 ing ongoing care management services to PERIOD: January 1, 2009-December resolution authorizing it is available for of the Board of Chosen Freeholders A/C, CD, Power Windows, Side clients eligible for the Global Options Pro- 31, 2009 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk 1 T – 2/5/09, The Leader Fee: $15.30 (908) 347-5298 Airbags, Pushbutton start, Black gram (GO) (Formerly CCPED) COSTS: in the amount of $10,000 of the Board. w/Gray Int.- 33,000 miles. Period: January 1, 2009-December 31, Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk 2009 RESOLUTION NO: 2009-68 PUBLIC NOTICE HOUSE CLEANING of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Asking $15,750. Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk amending (Resolution No. 2008-963) 1 T – 2/5/09, The Leader Fee: $20.40 UNION COUNTY BOARD Call (201) 370-6583 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders AWARD TO: 2009 Personal Assis- Brazilian lady is looking for OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 1 T – 2/5/09, The Leader Fee: $21.93 PUBLIC NOTICE tance Services Program (PASP) NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD houses, apartments, condos to PUBLIC NOTICE SERVICES: Spending Plan by $5,000 Date Adopted: 1/28/09 clean. Reliable, excellent PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD to include Runnells Specialized Hospital Public Notice is hereby given that the references and free estimates. UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of Union County to provide PASP assess- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Call Raquel. (201) 997-1474 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ments in 2009 under an Internal Agree- ers has awarded a contract without com- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 1/28/09 ment petitive bidding as a Professional Service PUBLIC NOTICE Date Adopted: 1/28/09 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the COST: for the total amount of $766,859 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 1/28/09 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk contract and the resolution authorizing it is UNION COUNTY BOARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the ers has awarded a contract without com- of the Board of Chosen Freeholders available for public inspection in the Office OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- petitive bidding as a Professional Service 1 T – 2/5/09, The Leader Fee: $22.95 of the Clerk of the Board. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD petitive bidding as an extraordinary ers has awarded a contract without com- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Date Adopted: 1/28/09 unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. petitive bidding as a Professional Service contract and the resolution authorizing it is RESOLUTION NO: 2009-82 PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that the 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This available for public nspection in the Office AWARDED TO: Bevan, Mosca, Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- resolution authorizing it is available for contract and the resolution authorizing it is of the Clerk of the Board. UNION COUNTY BOARD Guiditta & Zarillo, PC, New Jersey ers has awarded a contract without com- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk available for public inspection in the Office OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS SERVICE: for the advancement and RESOLUTION NO: 2009-118 petitive bidding as a Professional Service of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD coordination of the County’s major infra- AWARDED TO: Decotiis, Fitzpatrick, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Date Adopted: 1/28/09 structure projects/lobbying services RESOLUTION NO: 2009-64 RESOLUTION NO: 2009-76 Cole & Wisler, LLP, Teaneck, New Jer- contract and the resolution authorizing it is Public Notice is hereby given that the PERIOD: January 1, 2009-December AWARD TO: Pino Consulting Group, AWARDED TO: Harbor Consultants sey available for public inspection in the Office Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- 31, 2009 Inc., West Windsor, New Jersey Inc., Cranford, New Jersey SERVICE: to provide legal services to of the Clerk of the Board. ers has awarded a contract without com- COSTS: in an amount of $72,000 SERVICES: to provide assistance in the SERVICE: for the purpose of supplying the County of Union in connection with petitive bidding as a Professional Service Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk RESOLUTION NO: 2009-74 preparation of 2008 Medicare and Medic- the County of Union Engineering, archi- Golf Course Operations and development pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This of the Board of Chosen Freeholders AWARDED TO: The Lichtman Asso- aid Cost Reports for Runnells Specialized tecture, landscape architecture, mechani- PERIOD: January 1, 2009-December contract and the resolution authorizing it is 1 T – 2/5/09, The Leader Fee: $21.42 ciates, Princeton, New Jersey Hospital cal engineering and golf course design. 31, 2009 available for public inspection in the Office SERVICE: for the purpose of perform- PERIOD: February 1, 2009-December These services include all the items nec- COSTS: in the amount of $50,000 of the Clerk of the Board. PUBLIC NOTICE ing feasibility study of the old County Jail 31, 2009 essary for the Practice Facility and Driving Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders RESOLUTION NO: 2009-93 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COST: in the amount of $21,000. Range at Galloping Hill Golf Course UNION COUNTY BOARD 1 T – 2/5/09, The Leader Fee: $21.93 AWARDED TO: Dr. Stephen Parker, $50,000. Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk COSTS: in an amount of $170,000. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Roselle Park, New Jersey NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD PUBLIC NOTICE SERVICE: to provide medical examina- of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T – 2/5/09, The Leader Fee: $22.95 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Date Adopted: 1/28/09 1 T – 2/5/09, The Leader Fee: $19.89 1 T – 2/5/09, The Leader Fee: $22.95 tions for Sheriff’s Office Candidates Public Notice is hereby given that the PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD PERIOD: January 1, 2009-December Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 31, 2009 ers has awarded a contract without com- UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD COSTS: in an amount of $5,000 petitive bidding as a Professional Service UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD Date Adopted: 1/28/09 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Public Notice is hereby given that the of the Board of Chosen Freeholders contract and the resolution authorizing it is NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 1/28/09 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- 1 T – 2/5/09, The Leader Fee: $20.40 available for public inspection in the Office Date Adopted: 1/28/09 Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 1/28/09 ers has awarded a contract without com- of the Clerk of the Board. Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the petitive bidding as a Professional Service PUBLIC NOTICE Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This RESOLUTION NO: 2009-81 petitive bidding as a Professional Service ers has awarded a contract without com- contract and the resolution authorizing it is UNION COUNTY BOARD ers has awarded a contract without com- amending (Resolution No. 2008-884) pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This petitive bidding as a Professional Service available for public inspection in the Office OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS petitive bidding as a Professional Service AWARDED TO: PMK Group, a busi- contract and the resolution authorizing it is pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This of the Clerk of the Board. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This ness unit of the Birdsall Services Group, available for public inspection in the Office contract and the resolution authorizing it is Date Adopted: 1/28/09 contract and the resolution authorizing it is RESOLUTION NO: 2009-77 Cranford, New Jersey of the Clerk of the Board. available for public inspection in the Office Public Notice is hereby given that the available for public inspection in the Office AWARDED TO: Appraisal Associates, SERVICE: to prepare and obtain a Fresh- of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- water Wetland General Permit Authoriza- RESOLUTION NO: 2009-80 Cranford, New Jersey ers has awarded a contract without com- tion of the additional groundwater investi- RESOLUTION NO: 2009-94 AWARDED TO: Harbor Consultants, RESOLUTION NO: 2009-95 SERVICE: to provide the County of Union petitive bidding as a Professional Service gation at Esposito Farm Park, Madison Hill AWARDED TO: Kanen Psychologi- Inc., Cranford, New Jersey AWARDED TO: Iselin Veterinary Hos- with general appraisal services related to pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Road, Clark, New Jersey cal, Ridgewood, New Jersey SERVICE: to provide a Master Plan of pital, Iselin, New Jersey land negotiations for future acquisitions contract and the resolution authorizing it is COSTS: in an additional amount of SERVICE: to provide psychological ex- the property commonly known as the Clark SERVICE: to provide on-call veterinary under the auspices of the Open Space, available for public inspection in the Office $5,600 for a new total contract amount not ams for Sheriff’s Office Candidates Reservoir, along with County-owned prop- care for the for Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust of the Clerk of the Board. to exceed $114,955 in conjunction with PERIOD: January 1, 2009-December erties adjacent to the reservoir PERIOD: January 1, 2009-December Fund COSTS: in an amount not to exceed 31, 2009 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed RESOLUTION NO: 2009-117 Open Space, Recreation and Historic Pres- 31, 2009 $147,500. COSTS: in an amount of $5,000 $25,000. AWARDED TO: Garrubbo, Capece & ervation Trust Fund COSTS: in an amount of $5,000 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Millman, Westfield, New Jersey 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 SERVICE: to serve as personnel Coun- of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T – 2/5/09, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T – 2/5/09, The Leader Fee: $20.40 1 T – 2/5/09, The Leader Fee: $22.95 sel 1 T – 2/5/09, The Leader Fee: $26.01 1 T – 2/5/09, The Leader Fee: $20.40 PERIOD: January 1, 2009-December 31, 2009 PUBLIC NOTICE COSTS: in the amount not to exceed TOWN OF WESTFIELD $25,000 INVITATION TO BID Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Sealed proposals will be received by the 1 T – 2/5/09, The Leader Fee: $21.42 Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- www.PruNewJersey.com bers at the Municipal building, 425 East PUBLIC NOTICE Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey on Tuesday, February 18, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS COMPUTER AIDED DIS- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD PATCH/RECORDS MANAGE- HOUSE Date Adopted: 1/28/09 MENT SOFTWARE UP- Public Notice is hereby given that the GRADE TO ARCHONIX C- OPEN Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- PLIMS CAD/RMS ers has awarded a contract without com- The Westfield Police Department wishes Sunday, February 8th 1-4pm petitive bidding as a Professional Service to upgrade the existing Archonix C-PLIMS pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This CAD/RMS system, C-Mobile mobile data contract and the resolution authorizing it is solution and associated interfaces to the available for public inspection in the Office most current versions. of the Clerk of the Board. Proposals must be delivered at the place RESOLUTION NO: 2009-78 and before the hour mentioned in a sealed AWARDED TO: Ard Appraisal Com- envelope marked “ Computer Aided Dis- pany, Clark, New Jersey patch/Records Management Software SERVICE: to provide the County of Union Upgrade to Archonix C-PLIMS CAD/RMS with general appraisal services related to for the Westfield Police Department” bear- land negotiations for future acquisitions ing the name and address of the bidder, Clark Scotch Plains Cranford Westfield under the auspices of the Open Space, addressed to the Town of Westfield, 425 Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, Fund and must be in the office of the Clerk ON Just Listed! Just Completed! New! New England Opportunity Knocks! COSTS: in an amount not to exceed OR BEFORE THE HOUR NAMED. $25,000. Bids must be accompanied by a pro- Style Townhomes! Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk posal guarantee in the form of a certified Spacious nine room, Beautiful Charming four bed- of the Board of Chosen Freeholders check, cashier’s check or bid bond in an 1 T – 2/5/09, The Leader Fee: $22.95 amount of 10% of the total bid, payable to four bedroom, nine room, Two and three room Colonial home the Town of Westfield. Each proposal must PUBLIC NOTICE be accompanied by a surety company three bath four bedroom, bedroom units, on dead-end street. certification stating that the said Surety UNION COUNTY BOARD Company will provide the bidder with the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS bi-level style home 2.1 bath Colonial wonderful amenities! Close to town, NYC required performance bond in the full NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD amount to be contracted. Date Adopted: 1/28/09 makes the perfect transportation Bidders must be in compliance with all in picturesque Phase II now Public Notice is hereby given that the provisions of Chapter 127 pl 1975 supple- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- mother/daughter! ment for the law against discrimination Maple Hill section! available. and schools. ers has awarded a contract without com- (Affirmative Action). Bidders statement of petitive bidding as a Professional Service ownership, as required by Chapter 33 of pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This the Public Laws of 1977, must be submit- Priced at Priced at Priced from Priced at contract and the resolution authorizing it is ted with all bids. available for public inspection in the Office Bidders must submit valid State of New $560,000 $779,000 $424,900 $519,900 of the Clerk of the Board. Jersey Business Registration Certificate. RESOLUTION NO: 2009-109 Specifications and proposal forms may amending (Resolution No. 2008-843) be examined and picked up at the Town of AWARDED TO: Edward Kologi, Esq., Westfield, Police Department Records Linden, New Jersey Bureau, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, resale new homes fine homes relocation mortgage title insurance SERVICE: special counsel in the matter New Jersey 07090, Monday through Fri- entitled Eduardo C. Tapari v. UC, et als day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and COSTS: for an additional sum of $10,000 4:30 p.m. WESTFIELD OFFICE 908.232.5664 215 North Avenue West Westfield, NJ 07090 for a new total contract amount not to The Mayor and Council reserve the right exceed in the amount of $50,000 to reject any and all bids, also waive any MORTGAGE PRE-APPROVED - How much house can you afford? - CALL NOW FOR DETAILS 877.762.6572 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk informality if it is deemed advisable so to HOME CAPITAL NETWORK, Licensed Mortgage Broker - NJ Department of Banking and Insurance of the Board of Chosen Freeholders do. c 2009, An independently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. is a service mark of The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Equal Housing Opportunity. 1 T – 2/5/09, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T - 2/5/09, The Leader Fee: $49.98 REALTOR® Page 18 Thursday, February 5, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS information will be provided: name, address, date of birth, social security number, driver’s vehicles in their custody and control, and shall reimburse the owner of such vehicle ORDINANCE: NO. 682-2009 license expiration date, type of license, signature of employee, name and address of an removed for any such damage or loss sustained to any vehicle or its contents while the FIRST READING: 1/28/2009 individual to contact in case of emergency. The towing operator must also supply said vehicle is in the towing service company’s custody and control. photocopies of all New Jersey Commercial Driver’s Licenses of all employees who will If the County exercises its right to takeover the storage services portion of this NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposed ordinance was introduced operate responding vehicles with the employee roster. license, the towing operator shall remain responsible for any vehicle and the and passed on first reading at a meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the (5) All new employees shall be registered with the Union County Police Chief prior contents thereof after receiving said vehicle and until received and inspected by County of Union, State of New Jersey, held on the 28th day of January, 2009, and that to performing any services under this contract. Information on employees shall be the County as set forth herein. The County will inspect the vehicle upon its receipt said ordinance will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at the meeting updated every ninety (90) days in order to keep current with changes in personnel. at the County’s storage location and document any damages and/or contents in of said Board of Chosen Freeholders to be held at its meeting room in the County (6) All responding employees must possess a valid New Jersey Commercial driver’s the vehicle at such time. The towing operator shall reimburse the owner of such Administration Building, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on the 11th day of license, with proper endorsements, necessary to legally tow all types of motor vehicles. vehicle for any such damage or loss sustained to any vehicle or its contents while February, 2009, at 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as said matter can be reached, at (7) The responding employee(s) must be equipped with and trained in the basic tools said vehicle is in the towing service company’s custody and control as docu- which time and place all persons who may be interested therein will be given an necessary to perform minor roadside repairs. mented by the County inspection. opportunity to be heard concerning the same. (8) The responding employee(s) must be equipped with and trained in the necessary (43) The towing operator shall not make any repairs to any vehicle towed or removed A copy of this ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public tools and equipment to perform all facets of the safe and efficient removal of all types of as provided for hereunder without first receiving written authorization of the owner thereof notices are customarily posted in the Administration Building of the County, and a copy motor vehicles under this chapter regardless of the physical condition of the vehicle. or its authorized agent. is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the members of the general (9) The responding employee(s) must be equipped with and trained in the necessary (44) The towing operator shall use at a minimum the manufacturer’s suggested towing public of the County who shall request such copies, at the office of the Clerk of the Board equipment needed to completely remove, and MUST remove, all debris from the scene or removal method for removal of damaged or impounded passenger cars or light in said County Administration Building in Elizabeth, New Jersey. of the accident. vehicles, including pick-up trucks, mini-vans, motorcycles and vans, including but limited Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders (10) All responding employees must wear safety vests when engaged in the towing/ to a hook, tow, dolly, winch, sling, wheel lift, underreach, or flatbed. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE STAN- repair of motor vehicles while on public roadways. (45) The towing operator must, in addition to the removal of all debris from an accident DARDS, REGULATIONS AND RATES FOR POLICE-REQUESTED AND (11) All responding employees must present a neat appearance at all times in a scene, which includes sweeping the roadway, preserve any evidence the Union County NON PREFERENCE TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICES FOR THE uniform identifiable with the towing operator. Police determines necessary for potential criminal and civil cases. COUNTY OF UNION (12) All responding employees must follow the directions of the Union County Police (46) The towing operator must be capable of providing general vehicle repair services Department with regard to the preservation of evidence needed for potential criminal and on foreign and domestic motor vehicles and must warrant those repairs. WHEREAS, this Board adopted Ordinance No. 393-1994 dated August 11, 1994 civil cases. (47) Storage locations must be in compliance with all applicable codes and municipal Setting the Standards, Regulations and Rates for Police Requested and Non Preference (13) All drivers will relay information to the police on the following: crime, disabled ordinances and must be zoned for all of the uses for which they are, or will be, dedicated. Towing and Storage Services for the County of Union: vehicles, accidents, disasters, etc. (48) All storage locations must satisfy all licensing requirements promulgated by the BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union that (14) Tow truck drivers will request police assistance during the course of servicing State of New Jersey and the municipality regarding all aspects of their use, and/or Ordinance No. 393-1994 is hereby amended as outlined below. when they find it necessary to turn around, back up, tow in the opposite direction, cross intended use, including but not limited to the towing, storage, repair and sale of motor TOWING the median, etc. vehicles. § 1. Purpose. (15) All towing operators must be available for service on a twenty-four-hour, seven- (49) The towing operator must submit with the license application, certifications from § 2. Definitions day-a-week basis without exception. the Zoning Officers of the municipalities in which the vehicles are to be stored, stating that § 3. License required. (16) In all dealings with the public in connection with this contract, the towing operator the storage of Motor Vehicles at this location is permitted under Local Zoning regulations. § 4. Licensing standards. and its employees are expected always to act in a professional manner and at all times (50) All areas of the facility where the public enters in order to retrieve their motor § 5. License fees. to be courteous and respectful towards members of the public as well as representatives vehicles must have a clean rest room and waiting room. § 6. Term of license. from the County of Union. While members of the public, especially those whose cars may (51) The towing operator must maintain a storage location within the County to § 7. Number of operators; rotation. have been towed or impounded, may at times resort to strong language, threats and facilitate reasonable towing distance. § 8. [General rules and regulations]. Zones unbecoming behavior toward the towing operator and its employees, the towing operator (52) The towing operator shall submit with the license application proof of ownership [§ 8.] § 9. General rules and regulations. and its employees are expected to exercise restraint and not to respond in kind, and or rental of the storage location. In the case of ownership, a copy of the deed shall be [§ 9.] §10. License suspension or revocation. thereby reflect unfavorably on the County of Union and or the Union County Police submitted. In the case of rental, a fully executed lease agreement covering at least six [§10.] §11. License transfer. Department. No employee of the towing operator shall represent to any member of the months beyond the term of the license issuance shall be submitted. Said lease shall state [§11.] §12. Rates. public that he is an employee of the County of Union. Reports of discourteous behavior that the storage of towed vehicles will be allowed under the lease provisions. All leased [§12.] §13. Department of Motor Vehicles Information. by the towing operator or its employees which can be sustained and documented may property must comply with the zoning and licensing requirements detailed in Subpara- §14. [License-issuing authority.] County Takeover of Storage Operations. be considered by the County as sufficient cause for termination of the contract. graphs § 4 D (47) and (48). §15. [Violation and penalties.] Implementation. [(17)] [The towing operation will be responsible for all vehicles and contents in their (53) Storage fees shall be charged in accordance with the following: [§16.] §18. Effective date. custody that were towed off the roadway under the direction of the police.] a. vehicles stored after 1 p.m. will not be charged for storage that day. §16. License-issuing authority. [(18)] b. vehicles claimed prior to 11 a.m. will not be charged for storage that day. §17. Violation and penalties. (17) The towing operator will notify the police on a weekly (54) The towing operator is required to submit a detailed site list and must respond to basis and in accordance with §4 D (22)if they are in custody of any unclaimed a questionnaire provided by the Union County Police which describes each garage and § 1. Purpose. vehicles. storage site owned or leased by the towing operator which will be used in performance The purpose of this chapter is to provide standards, regulations and rates for police- [(19)] under this chapter. requested and nonpreference towing and storage services requiring a response thereto (18) The towing operator will cooperate with other operators in the case of emergency by the licensees. Said services shall be rotated weekly amongst qualified towers and § 5. License fees. services at the scene of accidents and/or disasters. provided under the supervision of the Department of Public Safety of the County of Union A. The following schedule of fees is hereby adopted for obtaining and maintaining [(20)] and the Police Department of the County of Union. All towing operators who wish to be a towing operator’s license [pursuant to] under this chapter: (19) The towing operator will dispatch, within the time permitted by this chapter, tow licensed under this ordinance must also provide all the requisite paperwork prior to the (1) Application fee: [one] three hundred fifty dollars [($150)] ($350). truck(s) when requested by the desk officer to respond to a police-requested call for commencement of any towing of vehicles. (2) License (s) fee(s): [five] service. The County of Union reserves the right to take over the storage portion of this fifteen hundred dollars [($500)] ($1500.00) [per licensed operator.] [(21)] license at any time. This chapter also addresses the process in such an instance. for one license; (20) The police officer investigating the incident is in complete charge of the incident twenty two hundred and fifty dollars ($2250.00) for two licenses; § 2. Definitions. scene, and all drivers shall comply with the officer’s instructions. three thousand dollars ($3000.00) for three licenses; As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: [(22)] B. Fees paid pursuant to this section shall not be refundable for any reason. (21) All towing operators shall maintain and produce proof to the County Police of the BASIC TOWING SERVICE - Means the removal and transportation of a vehicle from following insurance coverage: garage keepers’ liability policy in the amount of one million § 6. Term of license. a highway, street or other public or private road, or a parking area, or from a storage dollars ($1,000,000.00) for any one (1) claimant and two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) Licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall be for a term of [one (1) year] twenty- facility, and other services normally incident thereto. This does not mean moving a for more than one (1) claimant with one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) coverage for four months. [(September 1 – August 31)] The initial term shall be from May 1, 2009 vehicle within a storage area or between storage areas or from a storage area to just property damage for any one (1) event. Additionally, the following insurance is required: through April 30, 2011 and shall follow every two (2) years thereafter. All license outside of a storage area. A. Automobile Liability Insurance in an amount of not less than one million applications must be received by [August 31] February 1st of every odd numbered CATEGORY I VEHICLE - All vehicles 0 to 6,000 pounds GVW. ($1,000,000.00) combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage liability. A calendar year for the next license [year] term. certificate of such current insurance shall be provided to the County, and the towing CATEGORY II VEHICLE - All vehicles 6,000 to 26,000 pounds GVW. § 7. Number of operators; rotation. operator must obtain prior written approval from the County before any cancellation or A. In order to assure provision of safe and efficient towing service throughout the CATEGORY III VEHICLE - All vehicles 26,000 pounds and over GVW. major change may be made in the policy. County to benefit the public good, all qualified operators pursuant to this chapter shall be B. Workers Compensation Insurance insuring the obligation of the towing operator CRUISING - The operation of an unengaged tow truck along the public streets in any issued a towing license. under the New Jersey Workers Compensation and Occupational Disease Laws as fashion intended or calculated to solicit business. B. Each towing operator shall be placed on a rotational list as compiled by the respects work performed under this contract. Insurance shall be extended to include any County of Union Police Chief. Such towing operator shall be called upon to respond to EXTRA TOWING SERVICE - Would include recovery of a vehicle from a position: obligations under the United States Longshoreman’s and Harbor Workers Act or any the needs of the Police Department of the County of Union on a weekly rotational basis. 1) either partially or completely overturned Maritime Act when applicable. 2) beyond the right-of-way or berm C. General Liability Insurance shall be provided on a Comprehensive Form with a § 8. Zones 3) where it is impaled upon any other object within the right-of-way and those towing combined single limit of one million ($1,000,000.00) per Occurrence for Bodily Injury A. The County shall be divided into three (3) zones in order to ease compliance situations where there exists a spillage of vehicle contents or cargo onto the travel portion Liability and Property Damage Liability and shall protect the interest of the County with with the response time. Each zone shall have its own rotational list. Towing of the roadway resulting in a protracted clean up operation utilizing either additional respect to work emanating from the contract with the County. This insurance shall include operators can elect to be included in multiple zones but are required to be able to manpower or specialized equipment. the following: comply with the stated response time and must purchase a separate license for 1. Personal Injury Liability each zone. Towing operators only need to complete one application regardless of GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT - The registration weight, the manufacturer’s gross 2. Blanket Contractual Liability, applying to assumption of liability under any the number of zones requested. vehicle weight rating or actual weight, whichever is greatest. written contract, B. Zones INSIDE STORAGE FACILITY - Means a vehicle storage facility that is completely 3. Products Liability and Zone 1: Zone 2: Zone 3: indoors and protected from the elements, having one or more openings in the walls for 4. Completed Operations Liability. Plainfield Berkeley Heights Rahway storage and removal or vehicles and that is secured by locking device on each opening. D. Certificates of Insurance shall contain a provision that insurance afforded under Fanwood New Providence Linden the policies will not be cancelled without at least 30 days prior written notice being given Scotch Plains Mountainside Winfield LICENSEE - Towing operator. to the County of Union. Westfield Summit Clark NONPREFERENCE TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICES - Means any request for E. The County of Union must be notified, in writing, of any cancellation, revision or Garwood Springfield Roselle towing and/or storage services initiated by the Department of Public Safety of the County interruption relative to any of the insurance policies required under this contract. Prior Cranford Union Hillside of Union or the Police Department of the County of Union, regardless of the ultimate place written approval of any such cancellation, revision or interruption of coverage must be Roselle Park Kenilworth Elizabeth to which the vehicle is towed and/or stored. given by the County of Union. § [8] 9. General rules and regulations. F. The towing operator’s policies must be endorsed to provide collision coverage for OUTSIDE STORAGE FACILITY - Means a vehicle storage facility that is not indoors (1) No towing operator shall engage in cruising as defined in this chapter. vehicles in tow. and is secured by a fence, wall or other man-made barrier that is at least eight (8) feet (2) No towing operator shall solicit or attempt to divert patrons of another towing G. The County of Union must be listed as an additional insured and the insurance high. operator whether or not licensed under this section, nor shall a towing operator solicit or certificates must indicate such coverage. divert prospective patrons of a given repair service to any other repair service, nor shall OWNER - A person, firm, corporation or other entity who owns, leases and/or H. The failure of the towing operator to maintain the required insurance coverage set any police officer designee or suggest any towing operator to perform service. operates, parks or abandons a vehicle on the roads and highways within the County of forth in these specifications shall be grounds for cancellation of the license issued under (3) No flashing lights or sirens shall be used by a towing operator except as granted Union, which vehicle by reason of being disabled or being unlawfully upon said roads this chapter. by the Chief of Union County Police in and/or under the provisions of N.J.S.A. 39:1 et seq. requires towing services. I. Insurance coverage shall indemnify the County against any loss due to injuries, (4) The Board of Chosen Freeholders hereby designates the Union County Police accidents or damages of any character whatsoever, where any such damage is the result POLICE - The Police Department of the County of Union and/or state police and/or Department, generally, its specific designee and the Police Chief, particularly, as the of an act or omission of the towing operator, or due to the execution of the work called for municipal police or such other police as may have jurisdiction upon the roadways on supervising authority to enforce the provisions of this chapter as well as the rules and under the contract. which the vehicle may be found in said County of Union. regulations adopted hereunder with the ultimate authority vesting in the Board of Chosen J. The providing of any insurance required herein does not relieve the towing Freeholders of the County of Union. TOWING OPERATOR - A person, firm, corporation or other entity engaged in the operator of any of the responsibilities or obligations assumed by the towing operator, (5) Prior to issuance of the initial license and license renewal during the month of business of providing tow truck services and storage services for vehicles towed, which under this chapter or for which the towing operator may be liable by law or otherwise. [August] February of every odd numbered calendar year, each towing operator services are made available to the general public upon such rates, charges and fees as K. Failure to provide and continue in force such insurance as required above shall licensed under this section shall be inspected for fitness by a representative of the County determined by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union, and which be deemed a material breach of the towing operator’s participation under this chapter and Police Department and shall appropriately complete a new application for each license towing operator is licensed under the provisions of this chapter. shall be treated as a reason for immediate termination of same. term [year]. [(23)] TOW TRUCK - A vehicle driven by mechanical power and employed for the purpose (6) Each licensed towing operator at all times shall maintain and carry the necessary (22) The towing operator must maintain as accurate file of towing, transporting, conveying or removing any and all kinds of vehicles or parts of equipment to remove disabled or locked vehicles or equipment necessary to the operator of all vehicles towed or serviced at the request of the Union County Police which file vehicles which have been impounded, are required to be towed or are unable to the to open vehicles to enable public safety personnel to remove entrapped passengers. must be forwarded to the Union County Police on a weekly basis for examination and operated under their own power, for which a service charge or fee is exacted. (7) No towing operator, licensed under this chapter shall respond to the scene of an comparison. The towing operator shall record all vehicles towed on Union County Police accident except upon notification by the Union County Police Department. The officer § 3. License required. approved invoices which clearly state the name of the owner, vehicle make, model and investigating accidents which require towing service shall obtain authorization, in writing, No towing operator shall operate on the roads, parks and playgrounds owned, identification number along with all other pertinent information. The invoice shall also when able, on forms provided by the Police Department, from the driver or owner of cars maintained or controlled by the County of Union without obtaining a license in accordance clearly state all services performed and provided with a copy of a Police Tow Sheet after or other vehicles when any specifically named towing service, whether licensed or with the provisions of this chapter. Specifically exempted from this license requirement one has been processed through the Records and Traffic Bureaus. unlicensed, is requested. is the towing, transporting, conveying or removing of vehicles from private property, [(24)] (8) [Towing operators shall arrive at the scene to which dispatched within twenty (20) except in the case of a police emergency within the County, or by towing operators which (23) The towing operator must maintain an accurate inventory of ALL towed vehicles minutes to at lease three (3) simultaneous requests for service by the Union County are directly and privately engaged or designated by the owner of the vehicle to be towed, stored in its impound site. The Union County Police will periodically inspect and compare Police Department]. Primary response MUST be given to the Union County Police at transported, conveyed or removed upon the streets of the County of Union. the impound storage list to insure accuracy. Discrepancies will be investigated by the ANY given point in time. In the event that the towing contractor scheduled to respond to Union County Police. § 4. Licensing standards. a request for service, does not perform or does not respond within the time period set forth [(25)] A. Equipment requirements. No license shall be issued to a towing operator who in these specifications, the Union County Police will call the next towing service on the (24) The towing operator must maintain an Impound File which is identical to that kept does not own or lease, for utilization in its business, the following equipment, which list for that particular job, and return to the scheduled rotating order thereafter. Failure by the Union County Traffic Bureau. equipment must comply with all federal and state laws and shall be inspected by the to arrive within the allotted time will be considered a violation of the provisions of the [(26)] Union County Police Chief or his authorized representative prior to a license being issued license agreement by the towing operator to penalties up to and including revocation of (25) The towing operator must maintain all records by means of a computer system and a report of said inspection furnished to the Department of Public Safety. Said the license. to facilitate an expedient and efficient means of retrieving information and must maintain equipment shall be designated as follows: (9) Where no storage designation by an owner or the police has been made, licensed all records at one central location. These records shall be kept for a seven (7) year period. towing operators are authorized to remove the vehicle to the towing operator’s place of (1) [Two (2)] One (1) heavy-duty wrecker[s] capable of removing any Category [(27)] business. III vehicles, such as: buses, tractor trailers, dump trucks and recreational vehicles. (26) The towing operator must maintain a record of all property found anywhere in a (10) Where a vehicle is towed to premises controlled by the Police Department for the towed vehicle, including the trunk and glove compartment, if open, or key available and (2) [Two (2)] One (1) conventional wrecker[s] capable of removing any Category purpose of utilizing the vehicle or its contents as evidence or for other purposes, such shall be responsible to safeguard and release contents to the owner or to the County, II vehicles, including cube vans and step vans. vehicle shall not be released from policy custody unless the owner of the vehicle furnishes if the County takes over the storage services portion of the license. the Police Department with a receipt that towing service fees have been paid. (3) [Three (3)] Two (2) flatbeds for Category I vehicles, including passenger [(28)] (11) In all cases where cars are to be towed for illegal parking summonses, such vehicles, motorcycles and mopeds. (27) Authorized representatives of the Union County Police or their designees shall summonses shall be issued prior to towing. have access to any of the records required to be kept by the towing operator. (4) Safety equipment to a carried on all trucks shall include: a universal towing (12) No towing operator operating under the license issued hereunder shall employ, [(29)] sling, (1) snatch block for three-eights- to one-half-inch cable, two (2) high-test safety directly or indirectly, any sworn officers of the Union County Police Department. (28) The towing operator upon receiving a vehicle, shall immediately contact the chains; auxiliary safety light kit to place on rear of towed vehicle; four-lamp or three-lamp (13) The Union County Police Department shall maintain a log record of calls to owner of the vehicle by telephone and in writing and within one (1) business day, inform revolving amber light or lamp bars of at least five hundred (500) candle power pointed to licensed towing operators under this chapter. Said record shall be available for inspection the owner that: the rear, mounted so as not to be obstructed by the towed vehicle(s) and said lights must by any licensed towing operator upon reasonable notice. Additionally, the Union County The towing operator is in possession of the vehicle; be engaged during the removal of the vehicle(s); at least three flares or other suitable Police Department shall maintain records of fees charged to towed vehicle owners. Such The costs the owner has incurred; warning devices visible for a distance of not less than one thousand (1,000) feet from the fees shall be kept as records by the Union County Police Department, and then all such The procedure for obtaining a release of the vehicle; disabled vehicle(s); toolbox with assortment of hand tools; rear working lights and rear records shall be forwarded to the Department of Public Safety not less than semiannually, The consequences for failure to retrieve the vehicle within the proper time frame. marker lights; cab lights; body-clearing lights located to clear towed vehicle; blocking which latter records may be inspected by the towing operators or the public generally. [(30)] choke for wrecker while working; safety cones; shovel and broom; steering wheel lock (14) Such additional rules and regulations as may be promulgated by the Board of (29) The towing operator must maintain accurate records of owner notification(s) and or tie-down; two-day radio communication system; sand, and an operational fire Chosen Freeholders pursuant to this chapter shall take effect after notification of such attempted notifications. extinguisher designed for vehicular fires. rules and regulations upon all the holders of licenses as towing operators. Service shall [(31)] be made by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the licensee at the address listed (5) All tow trucks must be properly lettered on both sides as provided by law. (30) The towing operator must NOT release any vehicle from an impound site unless in its most recent application. The towing operator shall be given a reasonable a valid Union County Police “Vehicle Release Form” is submitted to the towing operator. (6) All trucks will be maintained and operated in accordance with all existing opportunity to be heard on such changes. (31) The towing operator shall provide telephonic notification to the Union traffic regulations and in a safe and prudent manner. (15) At the direction of the Union County Police Department, the towing operator shall County Police immediately upon release of a vehicle. remove junk and/or abandoned vehicles from the roadway or any other public property, (7) The towing operator must own or lease an operational fax machine capable (32) The towing operator must report any unusual or questionable attempts to release including but not limited to County parking lots, parks and playgrounds. of transmitting correspondence via telephone lines. any vehicle from impound to the Union County Police. Questionable release documents (16) A junk vehicle shall be defined as a motor vehicle incapable of being operated must be verified by telephone with the Union County Police Record Bureau or office (8) The towing operator will submit a detailed list of all wreckers, tow trucks and safely or of being put in a safe operational condition except at a cost in excess of the value issuing the document. service vehicles as well as supplemental/auxiliary equipment owned or leased which will thereof. If the vehicle is unclaimed by the owner or other person having legal right thereto (33) The towing operator must follow the proper procedures and directions of all be used in performance of this chapter. A copy of the vehicle registration, insurance for a period of fifteen (15) business days, the towing operator shall notify the Chief of applicable laws for the disposal of vehicles not retrieved by the owner. Any vehicles which cards, and leases, must also be provided with the list. The list must contain the following Police or designee that the vehicle has been held for the statutory time and that the vehicle are not released according to proper procedure shall be reported to the Union County information: type of vehicle, year/make, capacity and condition of the vehicle. is ready for sale. Police Traffic Bureau and shall be identified in writing on the weekly report. (17) An abandoned vehicle shall be defined as a motor vehicle which cannot be B. Other facilities. Each towing operator shall have an indoor, secured storage area (34) All towing operators shall be located within the County of Union in order to ensure certified for a junk title certificate pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:10A-3. If the vehicle is sufficient to house ten (10) vehicles and provide twenty-four-hour security for the same response within [twenty (20)] thirty (30) minutes to calls, as needed. unclaimed by the owner or other person having legal right thereto for a period of twenty for the storing of impounded vehicles involved in criminal matters. These vehicles may (35) All towing operators shall be obligated to tow county vehicles from within the (20) business days, the towing operator shall notify the Chief of Police or designee that contain, or are themselves, evidence needed for potential criminal or civil cases. These County in the event that they become disabled or involved in an incident at no cost to the vehicle has been held for the statutory time and that the vehicle is ready for sale. vehicles shall not be removed from the safe and secure inside storage area until written the County. All County owned vehicles are to be towed to either the Westfield location (18) Proceeds from the sale of junk or abandoned vehicles shall be used to satisfy any permission is obtained from the respective Union County Law Enforcement agency. (300 North Avenue) or the Elizabeth location (Cherry Street and Rahway Avenue). Dump towing or storage charges which may have accumulated on the vehicle. Excess trucks are to be towed to either the Scotch Plains location (2171 South Avenue) or the C. General area. The towing operator shall provide a separate outside storage yard, proceeds shall be paid to the County Treasurer. If the proceeds are insufficient to cover Kenilworth/Galloping Hill service yard (21 North 31st Street). fenced and secured, for the exclusive use of Union County Law Enforcement agencies the accumulated costs, such excess costs shall be waived by the towing operator and no (36) The towing operator must provide towing, storage and basic mechanical service and large enough to accommodate at least [fifty (50)] twenty five (25) passenger further funds will be due form the County or the purchaser of the vehicle. This waiver does on a 24-hour, 7 day-a-week basis, including holidays and must have an employee on duty vehicles and [ten (10)] two (2) tractor/trailers (with electrical supply if needed) as well as not apply to the owner or other person entitled to the vehicle who shall remain liable for at all times with access to the primary telephone system, fax machine and the base station [fifteen (15)] five (5) motorcycles, recreational vans, etc.) at any given point in time. the towing operators bill. This section will be administered in accordance with N.J.S.A. of the mobile radio system. 39:10A-1 et seq. D. General standards. (37) The towing operator must have its facilities available to the public a minimum of (19) The towing operator covenants and agrees to comply with any federal and state eight (8) hours per day (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.), six (6) days a week (Monday through (1) The storage facilities shall have proper sign identification upon same and shall laws and local ordinances governing: Saturday) and during limited daylight hours on Sundays and Holidays for the reclaiming be kept clean so as to be reasonably accommodating to persons of the County or others (a) the operation of vehicles of towed vehicles. who may come upon said premises. (b) towing cars (38) The towing operator must handle removal of all abandoned and junk vehicles for (2) All storage areas must be entirely lit from dusk through dawn and must be entirely (c) storage areas the Union County Police. enclosed and secured by a sturdy fence of at least eight (8) feet. (20) All charges made by the towing service company shall be paid by the owner, or (39) The towing operator must have the capability of towing/removing abandoned (3) The towing operator must NOT store vehicles towed for Union County Law any person, firm or corporation claiming the right to possession of any vehicle removed vehicles without wheels, locked (including steering), or any/all other conditions. Enforcement agencies on top of one another, must not park any said vehicles on public or stored by the towing operator as provided for herein, and the County of Union shall not (40) The towing operator must have the capability of towing/removing of all heavy roadways or sidewalks nor must the towing operator block any public roadways or be liable for the payment of any sum of the towing operator which may be due on account equipment regardless of size and weight. sidewalks with said vehicles. of any towing, removal or storage. (41) The towing operator shall remove any vehicle which the Union County Police (4) All towing operators and their drivers shall be fully trained and knowledgeable in (21) All fees associated with towing and/or storage services collected pursuant Department may lawfully direct them to do so and shall store same at their lot(s) until said the operation of all required equipment and shall be subject to background investigations to this license and due to the County shall be paid by licensee and forwarded to the vehicle(s) is reclaimed by the lawful owner, or is otherwise disposed of according to law. by the Union County Police Department. Accordingly, the towing operator must submit Union County Police with the files and invoices of all vehicles towed and serviced (42) The towing operator shall be responsible for any vehicle and the contents thereof a roster of all employees who will perform services under this chapter. The following towed off the roadway under the direction of the police and after receiving said Continued on Page 19 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 5, 2009 Page 19 UCC-Cranford Offers Test Prep Courses This Spring CRANFORD – Union County Col- solving and critical thinking. The lege (UCC) is offering test prep course cost $130 each but includes courses in NJ Ask for grades 3 to 4, 5 the cost of the book. to 6 and 7 to 8, along with a Pre-SAT The “SAT Prep” course will issue a Critical Thinking course for grades 7 practice test the first day so students to 10 and an SAT Prep class for those can see where they stand without getting ready to take the SATs this additional training. Then, using those spring. All courses will begin on Sat- results, individualized instruction will urday, February 28. be given as needed to improve those The “NJ Ask Test Prep – Grades 3- given areas. The verbal course cost is 4” offers courses on both the math $160 and the math section is $180. and language arts enrichment parts of All courses above will be held at the exam. The course will expose the the college’s Cranford campus, lo- students to the question formats that cated at 1033 Springfield Avenue. are presented in the test, and popular For more information, call (908) 709- children’s books are used to integrate 7600. There is a math and verbal viewing, listening and writing skills, section for each course, both of which as well as hands-on, discovery-based are offered on Saturday, each one CHECKING IN…Verizon customers who participated in the company’s Check CONTEST WINNERS…The Westfield Historical Society recently announced math activities. following the other. The course will help build confi- Into Literacy Program helped the Cranford School District Academy (CSDA) the winners of its T-shirt/bumper sticker contest. Students in grades 6 to 12 were and 38 other nonprofit literacy organizations in New Jersey receive a total of invited to create a T-shirt or bumper sticker image to raise awareness of the dence for when taking the exam as Club Gives Donation $325,000 in grants. From left to right, above, are James McLaughlin, Cranford historical society’s restoration project of the Reeve House in Westfield. Pictured well. Each class section cost is $80, assistant superintendent for administration; Stephen Izzo; CSDA Program. with Westfield Historical Society Education Chairman Paula Long, fourth from and an NJ certified elementary in- To WF Rescue Squad director; Gayle Carrick, superintendent of Cranford Public Schools; and Mark left, are the winners. They are, from left to right: Abbie Paone, Jenny Bagger, structor teaches the class. WESTFIELD – The Woman’s Club Bocchieri, Verizon director of external affairs and foundation representative. Michelle Chen, Katie Waxtel and first place winner Cheryl Wu. “NJ Ask Test Prep – Grades 5-6” of Westfield (WCW) has donated a will cover the math and literacy sec- check for $1,564 to the Westfield Library Expands Collection tions of the exam as well and will use Volunteer Rescue Squad. scoring rubrics to assess a child’s This check represents money made Verizon Helps Students success in test taking. All topics cov- from the Art Show and Silent Auction Of Book Discussion Kits ered are in alignment with the NJ fundraiser conducted by WCW and ‘Check into Literacy’ WESTFIELD – The Westfield Lauren Groff, “A Moveable Feast” Core Curriculum Content Standards. held recently at Westfield High Memorial Library has expanded its by Ernest Hemingway, “The Ro- The course cost is $80 per section, School. CRANFORD – A $15,000 grant, gram, which has done so much to Book Discussion Kits collection to mantic” by Barbara Gowdy, “The with a section offered from 8:50 to The Woman’s Club of Westfield, culled from Verizon subscribers who improve the lives of struggling read- include a total of 24 titles. Book Secrets of Jin-shei” by Alma 10:20 a.m. in math and 10:30 a.m. to Inc. is a not-for-profit group of volun- chose to donate $1 a month, is help- ers,” said Mark Bocchieri, director of club members who have Westfield Alexander, “Spilling Clarence” by 12 noon in literacy. teer women dedicated to improving ing to improve literacy for students external affairs for Verizon New Jer- Memorial Library cards can check Anne Ursu and “Thinking in Pic- “NJ Ask Test Prep – Grades 7-8” their community through charitable attending the Cranford School Dis- sey and Verizon Foundation repre- the kits out. tures: My Life with Autism” by will cover mathematics and literacy works. For more information, call trict Academy (CSDA), an intensive sentative. Each kit contains 10 paperback Temple Grandin. as well. Students will learn to solve (908) 233-2339. after-school program designed to help Stephen Izzo, the district’s grants copies of the same title, plus dis- Titles that have been available the mathematics skills needed to pass The Westfield Volunteer Rescue students overcome severe reading manager and the CSDA Program Di- cussion questions and other re- since autumn include: “The Book the exam. Test-taking strategies will Squad is a 501c3 not-for-profit orga- disabilities. rector since 2005, authored the grant. sources. One person from each club Thief” by Markus Zusak, “The Girl also be taught. Again, both sections nization that provides emergency “A dollar a month may not seem Specifically, the Check into Lit- can check out the kit and distribute in the Tangerine Scarf” by Mojha cost $80 and include the cost of books. medical service to the residents of like much, but it can go a long way eracy Grant will strengthen Cranford’s the books among his or her book Kahf, “An Italian Affair” by Laura “Pre-SAT Critical Thinking Skills Westfield and neighboring towns. It toward improving literacy and giving program through added technology, club members. The kits can be Fraser, “Life of Pi” by Yann Martel, – Grades 7-10” will cover test-taking relies on volunteer emergency tech- people the opportunity to succeed,” professional development and pro- checked out for six weeks. They “The Measure of a Man” by Sidney strategies and critical reading skills. nicians and tax-deductible donations said Dennis Bone, president of gram-measurement tools. can be put on hold, but they cannot Poitier, “Never Let Me Go” by The course will focus on vocabulary to maintain daily operations. For more Verizon New Jersey. For more information, visit be renewed. Kazuo Ishiguro, “Replay” by Ken building, critical reading, problem information, call (908) 317-4730. Thanks to the generosity of Verizon verizon.com/foundation or contact The newest titles that have been Grimwood, “Water for Elephants” customers who participated in the Mr. Izzo at [email protected] added to the collection are: “Eat, by Sara Gruen and “Year of Won- company’s Check Into Literacy Pro- or (908) 709-6207. Pray, Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert, ders” by Geraldine Brooks. gram, the CSDA and 38 other non- “The Emperor’s Children” by Claire Questions or suggestions for fu- profit literacy organizations in New Community Players Messud, “Extremely Loud and In- ture titles can be directed to Lauren Jersey received a total of $325,000 in credibly Close” by Jonathon Safron Ryan, head of adult services, at grants. Post Open Auditions Foer, “Jesus Land: A Memoir” by [email protected] or (908) 789- Under this initiative, Verizon Julia Scheeres, “Kindred” by 4090, extension no. 4140. landline customers donate $1-a- WESTFIELD – Westfield Com- Octavia Butler, “Light in August” The Westfield Memorial Library, month by simply checking off a box munity Players (WCP) announced by William Faulkner, “Lolita” by located at 550 East Broad Street, is on their monthly payment slip. Ag- open auditions for its Second Annual Vladimir Nabokov, “Loving Frank” open from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon- gregated funds formed the basis of Talent Showcase, to be presented by Nancy Horan, “The Master and day through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to grant awards, which this year ranged Saturday, April 4, at 8 p.m. in the Margarita” by Mikhail Bulgakov, 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from $1,000 to $25,000. theater, located at 1000 North Ave, “The Monsters of Templeton” by 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. “Verizon has been a major sup- West in Westfield. porter of literacy in Cranford, through The auditions will be held Satur- Thinkfinity.com, grants supporting day, February 7, and Sunday, Febru- literacy and book donations,” said ary 8, from 1 to 4 p.m., so here is your MLK Interfaith Service Gayle Carrick, superintendent of the opportunity to showcase your sing- Cranford Public Schools. “We truly ing, dancing, stand up comedy, dra- appreciate their help, and thank those matic reading talents or sleight-of- Contest Winners Announced Verizon customers who checked ‘Yes’ hand talents. WESTFIELD – As part of this Sophia Barry, Eighth Grade, Edison; on their monthly statements to sup- For further details, visit year’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Kristie Elbert, Sixth Grade, Roosevelt; TO THE RESCUE…The Woman’s Club of Westfield (WCW) recently donated porting literacy.” westfieldcommunityplayers.org/ Day celebration, elementary and in- Zoe Federbusch, Sixth Grade, a check to the Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad. Pictured, from left to right, are: “We’re pleased to help the children WCP_newauditions.html, call the termediate school students were asked Roosevelt; Jack Lynch, Seventh Grade, WCW President Dolores Geisow, Westfield Rescue Squad President Reid Edles of Cranford in any way we can and theater at (908) 232-9568 or e-mail to consider Dr. King’s vision of an Edison; Colleen Power, Eighth Grade, and WCW Art Show Chairperson Jennifer Principato. particularly through the CSDA Pro- [email protected] America free of segregation and dis- Holy Trinity, and Sherry Shenker, Sev- crimination 45 years later. Students enth Grade, Edison. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE submitted poetry, essays and artwork Art – First Place: Asher Horowitz, Continued from Page 18 Lockouts [$25.00] $75.00 to express their views. Eighth Grade, Roosevelt; Honorable on a weekly basis in accordance with §4 D (22). [(21)] B. The County shall be entitled to a fee of fity percent (50%) of the payment Prizes were awarded to the winners Mention: Alana Zepka, Eighth Grade, (22) The rotational system established under this chapter will continue until supple- received for any and all towing and/or storage services provided under this in Westfield’s 22nd annual MLK In- Roosevelt; Mary Metzger, Eighth Grade, mented by subsequent ordinances. [The County reserves the right to terminate this license. There is no exemption from this requirement for any towing and storage terfaith Commemoration Service, Roosevelt, and Emma Forstenhausler, rotational system if the Appellate Division rules favorably on behalf of the County in services resulting from a motor vehicle accident. which was held on January 19 at St. Eighth Grade, Roosevelt. connection with the matter entitled: “NERI Corporation, et al. v. Board of Chosen C. In the event the County exercises its right to takeover the storage services Freeholders, County of Union, et al. and Sevell’s Auto Body Co., Inc.” A-4742-93T3.] subject to §13, the County shall be entitled to a fee of forty percent (40%) of the Paul’s Episcopal Church. Elementary school winners are: [(22)] payment received for any and all towing services provided under this license. Intermediate school winners are: Essays – First Place: Steven (23) The failure on the part of the towing operator to comply with any of these There is no exemption from this requirement for any towing and storage services Essays – First Place: Clark Burnett, Barmakian, Fifth Grade, Franklin; specifications is just cause for revocation of the license. Any towing operator found to resulting from a motor vehicle accident. Sixth Grade, Holy Trinity; Second Second Place: Hannah Prieto, Fourth have submitted fraudulent or inaccurate information or violated any New Jersey [B.] Department of Insurance Rules or Regulations may be subject to the revocation D. The towing operator must only charge the rates set forth in this contract and in Place: Hannah Clark, Eighth Grade, Grade, Jefferson; Third Place: Stella of the license(s) and/or prosecution pursuant to §17 of this chapter [The County conformity with these provisions. No other charges or fees are permitted. Holy Trinity; Third Place: Megan Billek, Fourth Grade, Jefferson, and may revoke the license if the towing operator has submitted fraudulent or inaccurate [C.] Bluffield, Sixth Grade, Roosevelt; Honorable Mention: Jordan Hindes, information or has violated any New Jersey Department of Insurance Rules or Regula- E. The towing operator must NOT exceed those rates regulated by the New Jersey Honorable Mention: Caroline Kelly, Fifth Grade, Jefferson. tions]. State Department of Insurance set forth in N.J.A.C. 11:3-38.1 et seq. [(23)] [D.] Seventh Grade, Holy Trinity. Poetry – First Place: Cassie (24) Any towing operator with a record of a felony criminal conviction shall not be F. The towing operator must provide a current and complete rate schedule to all Poetry – First Place: Aidan Teschner, Fifth Grade, Franklin; Hon- qualified to receive a license. The County of Union may waive this requirement for just customers and must conspicuously display the rate schedule at all impound sites. Hamilton, Sixth Grade, Roosevelt, orable Mention: Skylar Migot, Fourth cause. [E.] Layla Varkey, Sixth Grade, Roosevelt; Grade, Jefferson. [(24)] G. The towing operator must tow the motor vehicle from the location of the police (25) The award of any license is subject to County inspection and approval of the request to the towing operator’s impound site(s). This shall constitute a single tow rate. Honorable Mention: Lauren Art – Winner: Daniel Menares- towing operator’s facilities and equipment and the receipt by the County of a satisfactory [F.] Anzevino, Eighth Grade, Roosevelt; Brown, Fourth Grade, Jefferson. Better Business Bureau Report. H. The towing operator is expressly prohibited from charging the owner of the [(25)] vehicle for towing the vehicle from the original impound site to another site affiliated with (26) The County of Union requires the submission of a Background Information Form, the towing operator. available from the Police Department of the County Police, which details the ownership [G.] NJWA Offers Warmth of the corporation, partnership or proprietorship submitting the license application. I. The towing operator is prohibited from charging a release fee for releasing [(26)] vehicles after normal business hours. (27) The towing operator must render all services with its equipment and personnel [H.] as well as storing all impounds on his sites. Subcontracting is expressly prohibited! J. The towing operator must accept Visa and Mastercard credit cards and major Of Hula Amidst the Winter [(27)] auto club membership cards (i.e. AAA) twenty-four (24) hours a day, every day of the (28) This contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey. year. WESTFIELD – The pleasant vi- rate, by which the parent pays full [I.] sions and soothing sounds of warm price, and the child, 5 years or older, § [9] 10. License suspension or revocation. K. The towing operator must not charge the owner any additional fees for pulling the The Board of Chosen Freeholders shall have the right to suspend or revoke any license vehicle into the flatbed truck. “Winching” fees are only permitted to pull the vehicle back tropical Hawaii may be the perfect attends for half price. issued under this chapter for good cause, upon written complaint of the Chief of Police onto the roadway and put the vehicle in proper position to “hook” the vehicle to the tow antidote to combat freezing tempera- Trained in Polynesian dance at the of the County of Union following his determination that there is probable cause for truck. tures as the New Jersey Workshop for Cora Doloroso Modeling School in revocation or suspension based upon violation of this chapter. Written notice of such [J.] complaint and the basis of the complaint shall be given upon ten (10) day notice to the L. Mileage fees are not permitted. Additionally, NO OTHER FEES OR CHARGES the Arts (NJWA) adds two abbrevi- the Philippines, Ms. Shore has ap- towing operator, and said operator shall have an opportunity to be heard. ated winter sessions of hula dance peared on television performing hula, ARE PERMITTED except as set forth above. In the event of an extraordinary circum- § [10] 11. License transfer. stance which would invoke undue hardship to the towing company, [Captain Grady of] lessons to its schedule. Tahitian and Maori dances. Her re- No controlling interest in a license issued pursuant to this chapter shall be assigned, the Union County Police [Department or his] Chief or his authorized representative must According to instructor Ofelia cent visit to Hawaii, where she met transferred or, sold, except on specific approval of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of be notified at (908) 654-9800 and give his written approval before the imposition of any Shore, many people elect to take hula with a real Kumu, (a hula dance the County of Union, and, upon cessation of activity or authority under the license through assessment. dance lessons as a unique form of teacher who has undergone many revocation or otherwise, the license shall be determined null and void. In no event shall § [12] 13. Department of Motor Vehicles Information. exercise. Hula is low-impact; yet, it years of training), helped to enhance any such license be posted as collateral. At the time of application for said license, the The Police Department of the County of Union shall provide, when requested, towing towing operator shall complete and submit, on County forms, a statement of ownership. operators with the Department of Motor Vehicles information regarding registered helps to strengthen the body and re- her skills. Any controlling interest transfer of ownership in a licensee’s business be it actual transfer owners and lienholders. Vehicle information requested and given shall be in conform- lieve stress and tension as each grace- To participate in this opportu- of stock ownership, without County approval, shall render the license void. In the event ance with N.J.S.A. 39:1-1 et seq., and shall not in any way violate the confidentiality that ful movement reveals a story. nity to shake the winter doldrums of sale or transfer, the new applicant, if any, shall make a new application and pay fees is reposed in the Police Department. and be approved by the County of Union, New Jersey. Classes this winter will be held and register for hula dance les- § 14. County Takover of Storage Operations on Fridays from 6:30 until 7:15 p.m. sons, call (908) 789-9696, visit the § [11] 12. Rates. A. In the event that the County exercises its right to takeover the storage at the NJWA studios at 150-152 NJWA studios, or log on to A. The following rates are applicable within the purpose and intent of this chapter: services portion of this license, the County will provide the licensee with a written Service Rate notice of same thirty (30) days prior to such takeover. East Broad Street in Westfield. Ses- njworkshopforthearts.com for fur- Towing Charge Category I B. The County will notify the licensee of the County’s storage location. sion one will be conducted on Feb- ther information. (all vehicles 0 to 6,000 Lbs GVW) [$40.00] $150.00 Licensee shall be required to deliver any vehicle towed under this license to the ruary 6, 13, 20 and 27, while ses- Category II County’s storage location. The County will be solely responsible for the storage sion two is held on March 6, 13, 20 PUBLIC NOTICE (all vehicles 6,001 to 26,000 lbs. GVW) [$ 60.00] $175.00 of the vehicles and solely entitled to the fees associated with the storage services Category III provided. and 27. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD (all vehicles 26,001 lbs.and over GVW) [$75.00] $325.00/single C. Vehicles towed as a result of a motor vehicle accident shall not be stored Tuition for each class is $15, and PLANNING BOARD unit in the County’s storage location. [$115.00] $450.00/combi there is a special mother/daughter Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- D. Upon receipt of the vehicle by the County at its storage facility, the County nation unit NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF shall inspect the vehicle and document the current condition and contents of the Winching Cable (to be used only when vehicle PUBLIC NOTICE FANWOOD, after public hearing on De- vehicle, including any existing damages and shall retain a record for its file.* has left the roadway) [$1.50] $3.50 per cable foot cember 16, 2008, granted variance ap- TOWN OF WESTFIELD [Heavy Duty § [13] 15. Implementation. proval from the requirements of 184-118G Underreach (Categories II & III Upon the adoption of this chapter, the Clerk of the Board of Union County Chosen Public Notice is hereby given that the for property owned by RMK Enterprises at Vehicles Only) $200.00] Freeholders shall give thirty (30) days’ public notice of the receipt of [the] license ordinances as follows were passed and 35-37 South Avenue Fanwood, New Jer- Recovery-Winching application (s) pursuant to this chapter. Public notice shall be given by publication in an adopted by the Town Council of the Town sey, being Block 55 and Lot 5.01. This Heavy Duty (Category II & III appropriate newspaper circulated within the County. All towing operators, consistent with of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on approval for two principal uses on the Vehicles Only) – this chapter, who meet the requirements established by this chapter, shall be eligible for February 3, 2009. same lot is conditioned upon approval of a - per hour - the issuance of a license upon payment of the required fees. Claire J. Gray subsequent application for site plan ap- One Person-One Tow Truck [$100.00] $250.00 Town Clerk proval and any required C variances. § [14] 16. License-issuing authority. Release Brake Documents pertaining to this applica- The license-issuing authority shall be the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1929 Cylinder [$15.00] $75.00 each tion are available for public inspection at of Union. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND [Bumper Removal $20.00] Borough Hall during normal business THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF Release Air Brakes [$15.00] $75.00 § [15] 17. Violations and penalties. hours. WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 10A Drop Drive Shaft [$15.00] $75.00 Any person, firm or corporation violating the provisions of this chapter shall, upon Mr. Stanley Fink (Conservation Center regula- Axle [$15.00] $75.00 each conviction thereof, be subject to a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or to Fink Rosner, Ershow-Levenberg, LLC tions and fees) [Inside Storage Category I (above) $15.00 per day imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days or both, in the discretion of the Judge 1093 Raritan Road “ “ Category II (above) $25.00 per day of the Municipal Court. GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1932 Clark, New Jersey 07066 “ “ Category III (above) $40.00 per day] AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND For § [16] 18. Effective date. Outside Storage Category I (above) [$10.00] $35.00 per day THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF Steven Parker This ordinance shall take effect at the time and in the manner provided by law. The “ “ Category II (above) [$20.00] $50.00 per day WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 13 K-9 Resorts LLC Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders shall publish a notice in the appropriate “ “ Category III (above) [$30.00] $100.00 per day (Stop sign at Cleveland Av- 43 South Avenue newspaper of such introduction and of a public hearing on [August 11, 1994.] February Jump Starts [$25.00] $75.00 enue & John Street) Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 11, 2009. Tire Changes [$50.00] $75.00 1 T - 2/5/09, The Leader Fee: $19.89 1 T - 2/05/09, The Times Fee: $24.48 1 T - 2/5/09, The Leader Fee: $1207.68 Page 20 Thursday, February 5, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Arts & Entertainment Kids ‘n’ Arts Continues 15 Years of Tradition WESTFIELD – For parents seek- selves through puppetry, pantomime, ing an introduction to the creative arts acting, theater games, creative move- for their preschool child, the New ment and dance. Jersey Workshop for the Arts (NJWA) KNA will begin its spring semester is continuing its 15-year tradition, on Tuesday, February 17. Parents may Kids n’ Arts (KNA). choose a Tuesday, Wednesday or The weekly two-hour drop-off class Thursday class at either 9:30 a.m. or offers an age-appropriate course in 12:30 p.m. Tuition for the 15-session art, music and drama. For one-and-a- semester is $470, but students may PRESERVING HISTORY…Boy Scout Austin Wenta of Westfield stands in front half decades, children from ages 3 to enroll at any time, and tuition will be of the Frazee House, a part of the historic Miller-Cory House Museum in 5 have experienced this carefully de- pro-rated. Westfield. Austin led a team of volunteers in renovating the building as his Eagle signed curriculum with the guidance The weekly themes of “Discovery Scout project. The rocks were obtained from a construction site and the area will of experienced and talented arts edu- of Self,” “Discovery of Others” and MASTERFUL PERFORMANCE…Seventh and eighth graders at The Wardlaw- be a garden in the spring. cators. “Discovery of the World” will en- Hartridge School in Edison tickled the ivories on January 15 during their annual Winter Piano Recital. The performances were evaluated by Metuchen residents During the art segment, children courage students to learn about the Matthew LaPine, Middle and Upper School vocal teacher, and Jane Brown, create arts and crafts using a variety world around them as they continue instrumental music teacher. Pictured above, Sarah Chalabi of Westfield per- Local Eagle Scout Candidate of mediums, while they listen to the the tradition begun 15 years earlier in forms “Andantino con grazio (Primo) by Carl Czerny. Sarah is the daughter of music of Mozart. In music, the group this original and unique experience in Ishmael and Jolanta Chalabi. members learn about rhythm and the arts. Refurbishes Museum Building pitch, using their voices and percus- For additional information, call WESTFIELD – Austin Wenta, a rock wall was erected and a garden sion and tonal instruments. (908) 789-9696, visit 150-152 East Boy Scout from Troop 72 of Westfield area built all around the house. The drama portion of KNA en- Broad Street, or log on to Kate Mulgrew to Star working toward Eagle Scout status, Austin directed many volunteers courages children to express them- njworkshopforthearts.com. recently organized a project at the from Boy Scout troops, friends, fam- Miller-Cory House Museum of ily and the Westfield community for a In Master Class in Millburn Westfield. He is the son of James and total of 206 hours of service. The MILLBURN – Paper Mill opera diva, Maria Callas, who is teach- Marianne Wenta of Westfield. Miller-Cory House Museum is lo- Volunteers Needed for Teen Playhouse’s Mark Hoebee, artistic di- ing a master class. What begins as a One of the requirements to attain cated at 614 Mountain Avenue. rector, and Mark Jones, executive di- class becomes a revealing look into her Eagle Scout status – the highest rank Donations were received from Karl rector, announced that Kate Mulgrew life; the audience learns of Callas’ tu- in Boy Scouting – is a community Gerckens of Karl’s Kitchens, who Arts Festival, March 19-20 will star as Maria Callas in Paper Mill’s multuous affair with Aristotle Onassis, project that includes extensive plan- built a new door in the manner of the COUNTY – For those interested in master classes and workshops with a upcoming production of Master Class. the fierce hatred of her rivals and the ning, obtaining donations and lead- Colonial one that was replaced; assisting in an arts venture, the Union staff of 50 professional artists in ev- Terrence McNally’s Tony Award- unforgiving press that savaged her at ing a group of volunteers. Westfield Lumber, Jersey Mike’s County Teen Arts Festival provides ery discipline – visual art, music, winning play will be directed by Wendy first. At the Frazee House on the Miller- Subs, Hershey Subs, LaCasa, Home an opportunity for volunteers to get creative writing, theater and dance,” Goldberg and will run at the Millburn Master Class will play the following Cory property, where cooks follow Depot and Infantino Brothers Dis- involved. Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella theatre from March 4 through April 5. performance schedule: Wednesdays at Colonial recipes every Sunday, Austin posal Service. The Union County Teen Arts Festi- said. Ms. Mulgrew comes to Paper Mill 7:30 p.m., Thursdays at 2 and 7:30 and his team of volunteers cleared out val, sponsored by the Union County “Volunteers are needed to assist Playhouse following her Broadway p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 the weeds and shrubbery and brought WF’s Purdy Makes Board of Chosen Freeholders and the artists with workshops, manage per- performances in Equus, opposite Daniel and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 and 7:30 them to the Conservation Center, re- Office of Cultural and Heritage Af- formance sites and staff information Radcliffe and Richard Griffiths. Ms. p.m. moved wood from and cleaned the Rhodes Honor Roll fairs in the Department of Parks and stations,” he said. “We appreciate the Mulgrew starred as Captain Kathryn Single tickets are now on sale and attic, repaired the cracks on the out- WESTFIELD – Westfield resident Community Renewal, is a two-day invaluable assistance of our county Janeway in “Star Trek: Voyager” from range in price from $25 to $92. Student side of the Frazee House, sanded and Anson Purdy was named to the celebration of the arts held annually residents with this exciting program.” 1995 to 2001. She starred in NBC’s rush tickets are $20 and are available scraped the old paint and stained the Rhodes College Honor Roll for the at Union County College in Cranford. To learn more, contact the Union “The Black Donnellys” as Helen the day of performance in person with building, fixed the windows and the 2008 fall semester. The event, scheduled for March 19 County Office of Cultural and Heri- Donnelly in 2007. current student ID. door and hauled away the old door. To qualify for the honor roll, a and 20, is open to all students from tage Affairs at 633 Pearl Street, Eliza- Ms. Mulgrew earned a Golden Globe Tickets may be purchased by calling In addition, his project involved student must be enrolled in at least 16 public, private and parochial middle beth, New Jersey 07202 or call (908) Award nomination for Best Dramatic (973) 376-4343, or at the Paper Mill straightening the front sign and ce- credit hours of academic work and and high schools in Union County. 558-2550; Relay users can call (800) Actress in a Series for Mrs. Columbo in Box Office, located at 22 Brookside menting it in place. Rocks were ob- must achieve a semester grade point “Nearly 3,000 students participate 852-7899. To e-mail, contact 1979. Drive in Millburn, or online at tained from a construction site and a average of 3.85 or better. in performances, critiquing seminars, [email protected]. Master Class is the story of renowned papermill.org.

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 5, 2009 Page 21 It’s ‘Full Speed Ahead’ For Westfield Author Birle By MARYLOU MORANO Mr. Birle said he writes about Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times sports because as a youngster, he WESTFIED – Westfield resident enjoyed reading about them. and children’s author Pete Birle’s Today, as a soccer coach and a passion for writing goes back to his father of three “extremely athletic” days as an elementary school stu- sons, Mr. Birle continues to be sur- dent in Manasquan, where he and rounded by sports and often gets three other students wrote and illus- ideas for his books from his boys. trated the story “Hugo: The Mouse “Full Speed Ahead,” unlike Mr. with No Tail.” Birle’s two previous titles, “Fight- “It was basically ‘Rudolph the ing El Fuego” and “Locals Only,” is Red-Nosed Reindeer’ for mice,” Mr. a work of nonfiction. Birle said. “It was about a mouse “While getting to meet and learn who was born without a tail, who about someone like Bryson was in- was ridiculed by the other mice until spiring, what I missed somewhat was ONE NATION, INDIVISIBLE…John Adams (Kevin Melendez) and Abigail YES WE SHALL...Shall We Kiss, starring Julie Gayet and Michael Cohen, and they realized he didn’t need a tail to the creativity of writing fiction. With Adams (Stephanie Regina) discuss the problems involved in forming a new nation 20 more not-yet-released movies will premiere in Filmmakers Symposium in the be a good mouse and a good friend. this book, I spent less time on things in NJYT’s 2008 production of 1776 at NJPAC. Spring 2009 series beginning in February at AMC Loews Mountainside. For In many ways, it was my first ‘pub- like characterization and more on more information, call (800) 531-9416 or visit PrivateScreenings.org lished’ book, and I’ve been writing the actual writing,” he said. ever since.” The book’s main character, Bryon New Jersey Youth Theatre Today, Mr. Birle is a published McLeod, is a wheelchair–bound Loews, Filmmakers Show author of three sports-related books former child model who participates for young readers, his latest being in basketball, track and sled hockey. Second Semester to Begin “Full Speed Ahead,” the true story of “Bryson is an amazing young AREA – New Jersey Youth work, voice technique, and musical Best of Sundance, Cannes Bryson McLeod, a teenager from man,” Mr. Birle said. Theatre’s (NJYT’s) second semester theatre movement. MOUNTAINSIDE – Starting Feb- pounce on the best films first,” he New Jersey who has been confined “I hope that young people who of professional classes in the per- The dance department features ruary 23, the Filmmakers Sympo- added. to a wheelchair for most of his life. often think they have it so hard – forming arts will begin February 10. classes in ballet, ballet/jazz and tap. sium Spring 2009 Series will run for Confirmed films and those under Along the path that led him from because they don’t have the latest Providing performance training Classes are taught by professional 12 weeks at two New Jersey theatres, consideration for the upcoming ses- student writer to published author, video game system or didn’t make to young, aspiring performers in and experienced instructors under the AMC Loews Mountainside and AMC sion include: Adventureland with Mr. Birle worked as a syndicated the team they tried out for – can see, the greater-New Jersey area, NJYT supervision of Cynthia Meryl, artis- Loews Monmouth Mall. Ryan Reynolds, Jesse Eisenberg and newspaper editor, a sportswriter, a in Bryson, what overcoming adver- offers classes in drama, voice, mu- tic director of NJYT for 18 years. This series has hosted 1,291 movie director Greg Mottola; The Great New York City elementary school sity is really about. sical theatre and dance at its studio Ms. Meryl, a professional actress premieres with 860 live guest appear- Buck Howard with Colin Hanks, Tom teacher, a college instructor and a “The best thing about Bryson, at 172 West Westfield Avenue in in the New York and national theatre ances over the past 18 years. Oscar Hanks and director Sean McGinly; standup comedian. though, is his attitude. He’s always Roselle. arenas for more than 35 years, teaches winners and nominees, including Alan The Limits of Control with Bill Clearly, the twists and turns of positive and willing to tackle what- Class times, fees, and descriptions acting, musical theatre and private Arkin, James Cromwell, Ethan Murray, Tilda Swinton and director these various “past lives” have not ever challenge comes his way. That’s are listed on the NJYT website, voice. Staff members include Kathryn Hawke, Viggo Mortensen, Chazz Jim Jarmusch; The Merry Gentleman deterred Mr. Birle, presently the di- the real message I hope young read- njyouththeatre.org, under 2008-2009 Cuca (drama), Corinne Mucha (bal- Palminteri and David Strathairn, have with Michael Keaton and Kelly rector of communications for the ers take away from his life,” Mr. class and fee schedule. Interested stu- let/jazz), Jennifer Kujawski and Evan joined Al Franken, Famke Janssen, Macdonald (Keaton directs as well); Federal Reserve Employee Benefits Birle continued. dents and parents are welcome to Edwards (tap) and James David Morse, Joe Pantoliano, Kevin My Life In Ruins with Nia Vardalos, System in Newark, from his true Mr. Birle and his wife, Joann, are audit any class free of charge. Campodonico (musical direction). Smith and Fisher Stevens as guest Richard Dreyfuss and director Donald passion: writing sports-related books the parents of John, 11; Michael, 9; Beginners, intermediate and ad- For further information on second speakers who have come to share Petrie; as well as Me and Orson Welles for young readers. and James, 5. vanced acting classes concentrate on semester performing arts class regis- their insights with Symposium par- with Christian McKay, Zac Efron and The author credits his zeal for writ- Recently, Mr. Birle visited improvisation, character development tration, call (908) 233-3200 or e-mail ticipants. director Richard Linklater. Robert ing to his aunt, Jean Dailey, who Tamaques School, where Michael and scene study. Three levels of Mu- [email protected]. For the “The program will always be flex- Kaplow, a former Westfield citizen, taught third grade for 50 years at attends, to talk to the students there sical Theatre instruction focus on song Young Artist Talent Search Hotline, ible in order to take advantage of wrote the best-selling book from School No. 10 in Belleville. about the writing of “Full Speed selection and interpretation, ensemble call (973) 353-8009. opportunities as they arise,” Sympo- which the movie is adapted. “Her presents to us were always Ahead.” sium director Chuck Rose said. For information or to register, call books, and she was instrumental in Other area schools who would like “Even before we started in 1991, (800) 531-9416 or visit engendering in me a love of books to arrange for Mr. Birle to visit can WF Music Journalist I have worked to create an interna- PrivateScreenings.org. The series is and reading,” he said. contact him through petebirle.com. tional VIP network of filmmakers, open to anyone, but seating is limited, actors, journalists, critics and film so early enrollment is advised. Launches Rock Books industry executives,” Mr. Rose said. A subscription is $171 for six weeks WESTFIELD – Westfield-based who has also written recent cover stories “We also work to ferret out poten- or $309 for 12 weeks. Discounts will WSO Presents Flamenco music journalist John Luerssen has on The Killers and Death Cab for Cutie tial hits in the development and pro- be available for registrations made by launched his own publishing line. Rock for American Songwriter magazine. duction stages, so we are ready to February 6. Reader Books (RRB) began publish- “I love how articles and interviews Spectacular in Rahway ing in November and has received na- encapsulate where a band or artist is at WESTFIELD – On Saturday, Feb- popular overture to the Barber of tional attention and acclaim from mu- a particular time,” says Mr. Luerssen. Musical Club to Feature ruary 21, at 8 p.m., at Union County Seville, a seven-minute bagatelle full sic and entertainment websites for its “Whether it’s Kurt Cobain on the cusp Performing Arts Center in Rahway, of familiar themes, an accelerando unique approach to books designed of “Teen Spirit,” Thom Yorke waiting the Westfield Symphony Orchestra and vigorous finish. specifically for rock fans. for “OK! Computer” to drop, or Artie Valentine’s Day Music (WSO) will present a display of vir- The concert will also showcase “I’m amazed at the response from Lange announcing he’s quitting the WESTFIELD – Music for In her Musical Club debut, soprano tuoso performances to retell Bizet’s the talents of WSO premier violinist music fans,” said Mr. Luerssen, who Howard Stern Show and failing to Valentine’s Day will be on the next Yumiko Sugawara will sing five songs Carmen in dra- Byung-kook started RRB as an experiment after he follow through.” program of the Musical Club of by Richard Strauss, including matic Flamenco R Abby Kwak in a perfor- wrote a successful book on Weezer, Mr. Luerssen said he has similar Westfield, scheduled for Wednesday, “Zueignung” (“Devotion”), “Breit’ style. mance of back in 2004, that saw most of the books on Aerosmith, Bruce

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Funding has been made possible in part through a grant by the Frank and Lydia New Jersey State Council on the Arts/ Department of State, a Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 - 5:30 • Sat. 9:00 - 5:00 partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. Bergen Foundation Page 22 Thursday, February 5, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfielder Michael Streaman To Appear On ‘This Old House’ By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Brooklyn brownstone. So, maybe it is said, ‘You have the right contractor, and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times fate or coincidence, as the show’s pro- he has the right attitude.’” Washington School’s Annual Show WESTFIELD — “This Old House” ducer Deborah Hood calls it, that he It took a little convincing for Mr. (TOH), hosted by New Jersey native was a contractor bidding on the same Streaman to take on a job that would air Kevin O’Connor, is featuring its first house “TOH” was considering as its on TV, knowing the show’s rigid sched- Offers ‘Best of Both Worlds’ ever Brooklyn Brownstone renovation, first Brownstone renovation. ule would chop his timeline almost in with a Westfield family man heading “It was just meant to be,” said Mr. half, and longer days would ensue. By CHRISTIE STORMS stage but in the timely Hannah Mon- “For me, it’s been watching this col- up the construction crew. Streaman about how he came to take Mr. Streaman said his long-time Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tana and Jonas Brothers fanfare. Like- laboration of Westfield parents who are Michael Streaman of M.R.S., Inc. this job and how “TOH” chose the friend and business associate Mr. Gitli WESTFIELD — This past week- wise, the adults seemed enthralled with so busy…” Mrs. Felix said. “It’s al- lives with his wife, Donna, and children house. told him, “You have to do this. This will end, the Washington School Players’ the impersonations of 1960’s TV icons ways amazing to see it all come to- on North Euclid Avenue in a circa-1920 “I was at a local plumbing supply be a lot of fun.” presentation of Life Is a Highway The Monkees and The Brady Bunch, gether.” center hall colonial, and by trade, he company on a Saturday, and I had a Mr. Streaman admitted he watched bursted with energy from its very first along with Elvis Presley. Mr. Felix said the cast takes part in runs his contracting business out of his woman come up to me and ask if I was the show as a young boy and admired approximately 15 to 20 official rehears- Brooklyn-based office. Michael Streaman. She said, ‘I am dy- the show’s woodworker, Norm Abram, Susan Cook for The Leader/ Times als beginning in early January. But what He moved to Westfield from Brook- ing to get a bid from you on a project,’” whom he calls a “gifted master carpen- impresses him most is how different lyn more than 13 years ago when he and he said of how he met the homeowner ter.” subgroups, such as the chorus or danc- his wife Donna had their fifth child, Karen Shen. Mr. Abram was there to guide the ers, initiate getting together on their their first girl. Ms. Shen and her husband, Kevin woodworking projects taken on by a own for extra practice to ensure top- “When we had Laura, we said it is Costello, purchased a Renaissance Re- local master wood refinisher, John Tho- notch performances. time for greener pastures,” he said. She vival circa-1904, four-story brownstone mas. The house has several types of “Everyone just takes a lot of pride in is an eighth grader at Roosevelt, and in the historic Prospect Heights section original woodwork, from bird’s-eye what they do,” he added. maple in the master bedroom to cherry Set designer David Rothenberg said and white oak to poplar on the top floor. not only have he and his wife, Shelley, “The wood refinishing is a big part of been involved for the past 10 years, but the story,” Ms. Hood said. Viewers will this year, even his daughter, Chloe, who learn how to fix and repair old doors, has moved on to Westfield High School, many had peep holes and dead bolts also participated behind the scenes. She that had to be removed and patched drew sketches that were the inspiration with matching wood, restore plaster as for the new living room set design. demonstrated by Stuart Sobcynski, and ALL SHOOK UP...Elvis arrives at Washington’s performance of Life is a Highway. “It’s been a lot of fun over the years, have new balusters turn for a stairwell. and it’s very worthwhile,” Mr. “One thing we did with Mike was he number, which featured dancers “rock- From its inception in 1948, the show Rothenberg said. needed to replicate baseboards,” she ing on” with inflatable guitars. has served as the Washington (and for- He said two sets, the Mindowaskin said. In his shop, he “uses routers and Writer Ralph Venturino described merly Grant School) PTO’s largest Park gazebo and the Rialto Theater jigs, and it’s an old school and eco- the show’s theme as “Hannah Montana fundraiser. Parents handle every aspect streetscape, have been incorporated into nomic approach,” she said, which meets Young Frankenstein,” referring – from writing, directing, producing most of the shows. He said the crew homeowners could do themselves. to the popular “tween” singer and and performing to choreography and tries to reuse as much as they can and “He is fantastic – he is just as cool as Broadway show, respectively. set design – for the event, held annually strives to make sets as “zany as pos- a cucumber,” said Ms. Hood of work- Set in Westfield, the show focused on at Roosevelt School. sible.” ing with Mr. Streaman on the show. Savannah Montana (Karen Fishman), a And like each show before it, the 61st “I think they may need my help with “He is really able to move mountains.” rock sensation who must choose be- show included its trademark “muck all this next year, so I may come back,” “TOH” will air 10 new episodes tween entertaining at an all-important and mire” quote, this year exchanged Mr. Rothenberg said. showing the home’s transformation. concert gig at Washington School ver- between the Marcia Brady and Davy Jeff Bryk jokingly recalled his For local listings, go to sus supporting her best friend, Lulu (Patty Jones characters. It also featured the thoughts when his first child entered thisoldhouse.com/tvschedule. In the Vera), at her State Cup soccer game. traditional faculty performance to this Washington School. Westfield area, WLIW, Channel 21, She received help along the way year’s title song and a men’s dance “I said, there is no way I’ll ever do the will air the premiere episode tonight, from her musician dad Billy Ray (Brad number complete with wigs, mini-skirts show – no way,” Mr. Bryk said. February 5, at 8 p.m. and the second Schaeffer), a mad scientist Dr. V (Tony and go-go boots that resulted in Friday Ten years later, he has been on stage episode at 8:30 p.m. Cook), famous celebrities and her close- night’s crowd seeking (and enjoying) for numerous roles, including portray- knit group of friends. Adding to an encore. ing Savannah’s brother, Jack, this year. Courtesy Wendell T. Webber NJSO to Create Savannah’s turmoil were a Mafia Don For many parents, the Washington Mr. Bryk said getting to know the WESTFIELD’S ‘HOUSE’ REPRESENTATIVE...Michael Streaman of Westfield (Kip Brindle) and her high-pressure School show is a community effort they people involved is what changed his will head up the construction crew working on a Brooklyn brownstone on “This Old ‘Musical Safari’ agent (Jonathan Fishman). have enjoyed for a decade or more, and mind. House.” Pictured, left to right, are: architect Susanne Lyn, general contractor Mr. NEWARK – The New Jersey Sym- And like the aforementioned real-life it can sometimes be difficult to say “I’ll miss it,” he said. Streaman, design correspondent Carole Freehauf, host Kevin O’Connor, phony Orchestra and conductor Jeff singer’s popular song “The Best of Both goodbye when their youngest children His wife, Janice, a dancer this year, homeowners Karen Shen and Kevin Costello, and master carpenter Norm Abram. Grogan will create a musical safari Worlds,” which was employed in the finish attending the school. shared the sentiment. their fourth son, Connor, is a sopho- of Brooklyn that sometime after World this Saturday, February 7, at the New finale, the show seemed to succeed in its Such is the case for performer Trish “It’s bittersweet, but the alumni al- more at Westfield High School, while War II was turned into a single-room Jersey Performing Arts Center offering a fun mix of old and new music Felix and her husband, Matt, who ap- ways come back and support the show, son John is a senior there. occupancy rooming house. (NJPAC) in Newark, as the orchestra to entertain an audience of all ages. peared in and co-directed this year’s which makes it so much better,” Mrs. Their two eldest sons, Michael and The couple saw the promise the space presents Carnival of the Animals. The The youngsters delighted not only in show with Lucy Biegler. The Felixes Bryk said. “So next year, we’ll buy Andrew, passed through the high school held and took on the task of making the performance starts at 2 p.m. seeing their parents and teachers on have been involved for the past 10 years. tickets, place ads and cheer.” and now attend college. bulk of the property their home and Saint-Saëns’s Carnival of the Ani- “If any of them follow in my foot- turning two of the floors into apart- mals will take listeners on a musical steps, I think it will be Laura. She is into ments. They had heard of Mr. Streaman trip through the animal kingdom, design,” Mr. Streaman said. “I tell my from a neighbor on whose house he had which includes the famous cello re- sons though that you have to learn some worked. This led Ms. Hood to have a flection “The Swan.” of my trade because one day, you will look at that finished job, “and they liked Attendees can join the orchestra in be married and have a to-do list. So, you it,” said Mr. Streaman. the lobby an hour before the concert either learn or you make enough money “I was at their house with Eric Gitli of for special interactive programs. The that you can afford someone like me. Aladdin Plumbing and Deborah Hood, family-friendly experience allows Those are your choices.” a producer of ‘This Old House,’ was visitors to learn more about the mu- Mr. Streaman, a contractor for more there, and she goes, ‘It’s a Dream Team sic, participate in games and activi- than 23 years, found his calling in the – let me take a picture,’” he said. “She ties and meet NJSO musicians.

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