Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, February 13, 2014 OUR 124th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 07-2014 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS WF BOE Hears Reports on Wrap-Around, Genesis System By DELL SIMEONE showed candid photos of the chil- Roosevelt Intermediate School As- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader dren enjoying activities designed sistant Principal Scott Lipson, an WESTFIELD – The Board of for learning and fun. She said the assistant principal at the Lincoln Education, on Tuesday evening, program will be able to take an School. David Duelks, the Edison heard an update on the pre-school additional 80 more children due to Intermediate School assistant prin- wrap around program, had a power classroom availability and that 30 cipal, lead the presentation. point presentation by the some of are on the waiting list. The Genesis Student Information the district’s assistant principals and Margaret Dolan, district superin- System allows parents to view their honored the Westfield High School tendent, said, “I think it’s wonder- child’s daily activity and assign- Girl’s Gymnastic Team, ful.” ments online, making it easy to as- That presentation was followed A power point presentation on sess the child’s progress. It also by Lincoln School Principal Arlene Genesis, a student information sys- gives the teachers an opportunity to Zavetz, who told the board that the tem, which includes a parental por- post grades, see the child’s sched- wrap around program for tal, was given by Mary Asfendis, ules and demands so they can better preschoolers that takes place at Lin- Westfield High School (WHS) As- assess the student’s strengths. The coln School is a success. She sistant Principal Brian Gitchman, parental portal allows the parents to check on an activities summary, attendance and grading. The school administrators said that gradebook, a facet of the sys- tem, allows for transparency of grading and the ability to custom- ize grading standards and catego- ries by class. It also helps the office Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader staff to produce reports for the dis- WITH LOVE...Children and Union County 4-H Living History Club members display their creations at the Westfield trict and the state. Mr. Duelks said Historical Society's Reeve History and Cultural Resource Center on Saturday after a valentine-making workshop. that customer support by Genesis in the form of newsletters, webinars and help desk makes using the pro- gram easier. Captain Wozniak to Become In other business, Business Ad- ministrator, Dana Sullivan said the district applied for 62 state grants this year and had been informed New Police Chief in Cranford that it is eligible for 36 of them. She By CHRISTINA M. HINKE who would see a $15 increase. The pool and fitness center bro- said she is hoping to hear more by Specially Written for The Westfield Leader For example, an individual resi- chure with a full listing of fees is Thursday, February 27. CRANFORD — Chief of Police dent for a summer membership will available on the township website, The board voted to accept a gift Eric Mason has retired and Captain pay $250; two adults with two chil- cranford.com/pool. from Madeline Lee to the fine arts James Wozniak will become the dren will pay $350, and a senior “We did look at pool fees in the department of a Klaus Mueller etude new Chief of Police effective Satur- citizen will pay $65. area and we are reasonable…I am Photo courtesy of J.P. Terry PANDORA’S BOX...Washington School Players performed in their 67th annual cello, with case and bow. They also day, March 1, the township com- There are more levels of mem- comfortable with the modest in- production, “Pandora’s Box,” last weekend. Pictured, from left to right, Melissa approved a gift from the Westfield mittee said Tuesday at the official berships available, as well as non- crease,” Mayor Andis Kalnins said. Royce, Janine Kennedy, Jennifer Melvin and Mindy Cullen entertain the crowd Theatre Guild to the fine arts de- public meeting. Chief Mason has resident and corporate fees, and The raising of three homes — during the Bollywood number. See story page 20. partment of $5,000 to fund the pur- served as chief for 11 years. Capt. winter and annual pool fees. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 chase of a new light board for high Wozniak has served on the police school auditorium. They also ac- force for some 25 years. GW Debates Management cepted a gift of $2,000 from the Pool membership fees will in- WHS PTSO to the Fine Arts crease this year. Steve Robertazzi, NJDEP Approves Cranford’s Department’s Theatre Department operations manager for the town- Of Athletic Field Project for the purchase of a new light board ship pool and fitness center, asked By BRIAN TRUSDELL occupied more than half an hour of for the high school auditorium. the township committee last month Birchwood Application Specially Written for The Westfield Leader discussion in workshop Tuesday At the start of the meeting, Board to raise the fees $25 across the By CHRISTINA M. HINKE efit analysis of its stormwater miti- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader GARWOOD – At the Garwood night. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 board, except for senior citizens, gation plans along the Rahway Borough Council workshop meet- The debate included the defini- CRANFORD — The New Jersey River watershed, Mayor Andis ing on Tuesday night, the govern- tion of “employee,” “consultant” Department of Environmental Pro- Kalnins said. ing body discussed hiring a con- and “contractor,” the hours the per- Mahr Discusses PD Merger, tection (NJDEP) has approved the On a separate matter, Commis- struction/project manager for the son would be required to work and permit applications submitted by sioner Robert D’Ambola said in his Athletic Field Complex (AFC), suggestions that Borough Engineer Cranford Development Associates Department of Public Works report, police department pay raises and Don Guarriello’s contract be Recycling Contract, Budget (CDA) to develop 215 and 235 “There is a salt shortage.” snow removal. amended to include the duties. Ms. By PAUL J. PEYTON year over the next,” the mayor said. Birchwood Avenue, the township “We expect another storm this Borough Attorney Bob Renaud Ariemma said she could not com- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “I acknowledge that if this was an committee said Monday at its work- Thursday. It is going to be a prob- stated he will draw up specifica- pose a “request for proposal” (RFP) FANWOOD — Mayor Colleen easy thing to do, other municipalities shop meeting. The township has lem,” Mr. D’Ambola said. tions for hiring a construction/ for a non-professional service. Mahr said this week she was still in the State of New Jersey would not received any formal documents “The potholes are horrendous,” project manager (CM/PM) for the Construction of the AFC on the hopeful for a merger of the Scotch have done it,” she said. or further information, Township he said. He was given approval to $3.2-million Athletic Field Com- south side of town was postponed Plains and Fanwood police depart- She said the borough’s governing Attorney Diane Dabulas said. The expedite town emergency repairs plex, the latest move by the council two months at the start by Hurri- ments, saying it was good for the body will pursue “the idea of a merged township has said in the past that it to county roads. to finally complete the much-de- cane Sandy and was to be finished borough. police department and we will see would appeal. The workshop meeting included layed ball field. by mid-year 2013. But weather and “I think from our point of view that what comes out of Scotch Plains as it The Governor’s Office is holding updates from the health department, Borough Clerk Christina soil disposal issues further delayed the state has not necessarily been as pertains to continuing on with the up the release of the Army Corps of the environmental commission, Ariemma told the council she had the project. The latest completion helpful in clarifying or working Joint Meeting model,” Mayor Mahr Engineers’ report on its cost/ben- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 begun research regarding the pro- date submitted by builders Flanagan through some of the pension issues said. She said Scotch Plains “hasn’t posal. But before she could pro- Construction was Tuesday, April 1, we are facing with some of the per- really fully supported on their gov- ceed further, she needed direction but Mr. Guarriello said two weeks sonnel,” Mayor Mahr said Monday erning body the concept of a Joint from the council on whether to hire ago that Sunday, June 1, was more during a phone interview with The Meeting.” a construction firm or an individual. realistic. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. On the issue of snow removal, she She felt a firm would be “more of The discussion was sparked by She said she believes the Joint said the borough, like other towns, is the same,” instead suggesting hir- Councilman Louis Petruzzelli’s Meeting concept, which is being dis- having trouble getting rock salt for its ing an independent individual who comment that a CM/PM could be in cussed as a way to merge the two roadways. She said the borough has would answer to the council. place by Saturday, March 1. police departments, is complicated spent more on snow removal to date For the second consecutive meet- “To bring this project to an end, as the new department would report than it did last year. The borough ing, the proposal to hire a CM/PM CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 to a three-member board represent- budgeted $15,000 for its snow re- ing the two towns along with a third moval budget line item including salt party. but excluding overtime costs. “The Joint Meeting from the Bor- “It will increase the budget, but we ough of Fanwood’s perspective is the are going to do our best to absorb it,” best vehicle that we can use to what Mayor Mahr said, noting that be- we believe would retain a high level cause of state of emergencies de- of involvement in the police depart- clared by Governor Chris Christie, ment, as we have today, while captur- the costs of the snow storms is not ing savings without jeopardizing included within the 2-percent cap on safety or response time,” she said. property taxes. She said she knows Fanwood resi- She said the Fanwood Department dents have concerns about the bor- of Public Works “has done a phe- ough merging its police department nomenal job” on snow removal from Christina Hinke for The Westfield Leader with another town’s department. borough roads. PARK UPDATE...Darren Gottesmann, left, a member of the Cranford Roosevelt “What I tried to convey is that the In discussing the Fanwood Recy- Park Committee, gives an update on planned renovations for the new Roosevelt pressures of operating a small bor- cling Center, the mayor said the asso- Park at the Cranford Township Committee workshop meeting on Monday. ough government within the State of ciation has lost its tax-exempt status, New Jersey gets more difficult each and because the Fanwood-Scotch PAGE INDEX year to provide a very high level of Plains Recycling Association’s con- Regional ...... 2-3, 18 Education ...... 9, 18 service that the residents expect. And tract has expired, the borough is re- Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-16 every year there’s choices that we quired by the state to seek requests Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 11-15 Photo courtesy of Laurie Gregory, Westfield have to make regarding what we can for proposals from companies inter- Community ... 6-8 Classifieds ..... 17 NONCONFORMIST...This “New Age” snowman was spotted at 713 Fourth afford and what we can’t afford within ested in the contract because the bor- Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 19-20 Avenue in Garwood February 4. a 2-percent cap of raising taxes one CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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Keith Hertell, 322-318 Elm Street, to The following applications were install an elevator contrary to code. carried over to the March 10 meet- The area is a mixed-use zone, which ing: Burns Benson and Pamela is residential and business. The ordi- Pirone-Benson, 916 Columbus Av- Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader nance allows one- and two-family enue; Mark and Maria LoGrippo, BACK IN TIME...Children are all smiles as they make Victorian-era valentines residential use. Proposed are a mix of 130 Tudor Oval; Cradles to Crayons at the Westfield Historical Society’s Reeve History and Cultural Resource Center Christina Hinke for The Westfield Leader on Saturday. Helping the children are Ellen Di Iorio of the Union County 4-H NEW METERS...Cranford Police Lieutenant Edward Davenport unveils the office and residential use. Mr. Hertell Learning Center, Inc. 417 W. Broad Living History Club, left, and Lee Perry, trustee of the Westfield Historical new pay station meters recommended for the township at the Cranford Township said the elevator is to make the build- Street; Hillary and Brian Kaplan, 335 Society. Committee workshop meeting on Monday. ing handicapped accessible. He said Canterbury Road; Yossi Arbitsman, it would be constructed on the out- 521 Cumberland Street; Eugene side of the building. Schaefer and Diane Genco, 225 Gertrude Vastano, 760 Austin Edgewood Avenue. Captain Wozniak Garwood Council Street, to construct a one-story addi- John Sullivan, the attorney for the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tion contrary to code; Joseph and Jon Alex Corp., (We Collect Clothes Joanna Nogan, 58 Westbrook Road, for a Cause), 321 Elm Street, re- 306 Riverside Drive, 308 Riverside mitted by Cranford Development someone, I think, needs to be down Councilwoman and Finance Com- to construct a one-story addition con- quested its application be heard at the Drive and 207 Edgar Avenue — Associates (CDA) to develop 215 there on a daily basis, putting some mittee Chairwoman Sara Todisco trary to code. The ordinance requires Wednesday, April 9, meeting of the under a FEMA grant for flood miti- and 235 Birchwood Avenue, Town- type of, not so much pressure, but argued that it did. She received sup- a two-car garage where applicant pro- board because the owner of the prop- gation will begin. Under the grant, ship Attorney Diane Dabulas said. just someone to oversee it,” Mr. port of her reading of the contract posed a one-car garage. erty will not be available for the March FEMA will pay three quarters of “At this point we are not aware of Petruzzelli said. “It’s slow going by Councilman Mike Martin. Laura Millwater, 841 New England board meeting. the cost and the homeowners will the basis of the decision (of the down there.” But the other four council mem- Drive, to install a pool enclosure con- The next board meeting will be foot a quarter of the bill. The con- NJDEP),” Ms. Dabulas said. “We The question appeared to be bers agreed to let Mr. Renaud re- trary to code. The ordinance requires held on Monday, March 10, at 7:30 tracts for 306 Riverside Drive and do not know if there are condi- whether to authorize approximately view the contract, since he had not a six-foot solid fence enclosure. The p.m., at the Municipal Building, 425 207 Edgar Avenue total $246,500 tions,” she said. $600 to advertise the position, but read it after becoming borough at- proposed is a six-foot open style East Broad Street. each, while the 308 Riverside Drive “I would like to note my the council opted for Councilman torney last year. contract totals $215,500. disappointment…that the New Jer- Bill Nierstedt’s suggestion to let Mr. Mathieu said he did not think There are 18 homes, and five al- sey Department of Environmental Mr. Renaud take two weeks to draw council members in good con- ternate homes, slated for the $3- Protection has failed to protect the up the RFP. Council President Ann science could vote on the issue un- million grant the township was residents of the Township of Cran- Palmer expressed dissatisfaction til the impact of the new budget was Birchwood Application awarded, Mayor Kalnins told The ford,” Commissioner Hannen said. with waiting another two weeks. known. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Westfield Leader. “It is a little baffling to me,” Com- But Mr. Nierstedt said that with Ms. Todisco said she would have Roosevelt Park Committee and impervious surface by 10 percent. The township committee autho- missioner Mary O’Connor said. another major snowstorm expected the preliminary estimates on the Downtown District Management “Someone needs to figure out rized by a 4-1 vote, with Commis- Thursday, likely little more would budget by the Tuesday, February 25 Corporation, as well as a presen- where we are going to reach this 10 sioner Thomas Hannen, Jr. voting be completed at the site, and there- meeting. tation on Phase 1 of the Town Hall percent,” Mr. Ditmar said. nay, for 2013 budget transfers. The fore not much would be lost. Streets, Roads and Ecology renovations and a proposal on up- The township, he said, has had resolution allows the transfer of ex- “March 1 or March 15; there isn’t Chairman Mr. Nierstedt reported grading the pay stations. “numerous opportunities” to uti- cess funds from the Police-Salaries Fundraiser for Capt. going to be much difference,” he on the discussion of Monday’s com- The health department has flu lize its funds to purchase land, and and Wages totaling $69,500 and said. mittee meeting, noting that it was vaccines available for children. It it has not happened. Buildings and Grounds-Other Ex- Richard Osieja While Mr. Guarriello said at the dominated by a discussion of snow also has vaccines for meningitis, He suggested the township insti- penses totaling $4,000 to Street MOUNTAINSIDE – The Moun- January 28 meeting that hiring a removal. pneumonia, shingles and DTAP tute an open-space tax. It would Lighting totaling $11,000, PERS tainside PBA Local Number126 will CM/PM could cost into “six fig- With temperatures struggling to for adults who are uninsured or mean increasing taxpayers’ yearly (Public Employees Retirement Sys- host a fundraiser for Captain Richard ures,” Ms. Ariemma said her re- rise above freezing, much of the underinsured. tax bill $20 for the average assessed tem) totaling $34,500 and Finance- Osieja and his family on Friday, Feb- search indicated that hiring some- snow has remained from the past Mayor Kalnins asked for an up- home in Cranford, he said. He stated Other Expenses totaling $28,000. ruary 21, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Laffaire one would be more like $25,000, two storms and hardened, causing date on a child who was diagnosed that 236 towns in New Jersey have The committee approved a con- Fine Catering located at 1099 Route based on a March to July time frame, disposal issues, particularly at in- with lead poisoning. On January an open-space tax. The public would tract for the purchase of six Ford 22 East Mountainside. Tickets are working eight hours a day, five days tersections. The issue drew com- 30 the child’s lead level was 20, vote on requiring the tax. Utility Police Interceptors. Low bid- $40 per person. a week. plaints from two senior citizens, which is down from 59. The de- However, should a municipality der winner Ford in Cherry Hill’s Capt. Osieja has been diagnosed In other news, the council adopted one of whom owns a corner lot and partment is working on a diet with get reassessed, that open-space tax contract totals $144,393. The po- with cancer and is fighting this the an ordinance limiting fences on the complained about trying to keep the child to decrease the lead lev- will increase as the assessments in- lice department will begin phasing same way he has approached his law sides of homes of corner lots to an up. els. “I would like to see it below 10 crease, according to an NJ.com re- out the Charger for the Interceptor. enforcement career: with pride, de- “open” type (picket, chain link, split Mr. Nierstedt sought the public’s within the next six months,” said port. The township will file a brief on termination and dedication. rail, etc.) and no more than four feet help, imploring homeowners to Monika Koscova-Jencik, Regis- The township assessor’s office, February 23, as a response to the Tickets are on sale now at Moun- high. The ordinance passed despite shovel sidewalks as soon as pos- tered Environmental Health Spe- Mr. Ditmar said, told him that the New Jersey Department of Envi- tainside Police Headquarters. an objection from the floor by sible to keep the snow from turning cialist. The child has developmen- tax would raise $165,000 for the ronmental Protection (NJDEP) ap- For more information contact former councilman Steve Blaufeder. into ice and making removal diffi- tal issues and puts everything in township. proving the permit applications sub- [email protected]. Mr. Blaufeder, whose home is on cult. its mouth, which Ms. Koscova- The township committee gave ap- a corner lot at Beech Avenue and Jencik said has slowed the progress proval for sewer fee deadlines to Center Street, pointed out that the in treatment. change to May 1 and August 1, ordinance will essentially scuttle Rita La Brutto asked the town- whereas they previously were due his plans to install an in-ground WF BOE ship for an update on the credits March 15 and September 15. Chief Fanwood Mayor Mahr pool, which requires a six-foot CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 for the group homes that she said Financial Officer Terrence Wall said CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 fence. President Richard Mattessich con- have been missing since 2010. Ms. it would make the process smoother. ough owns the property. that Fanwood currently does not of- The new regulation allows six- gratulated the members of the WHS La Brutto last brought this up at a Martha Garcia, a member of the “That put us in a position where we fer. A council subcommittee was cre- foot fences in the backyard, as long gymnastic team and said, “It is an planning board meeting late last Downtown District Management had to look at what our alternatives ated to work with the association as as they do not extend beyond the incredible accomplishment to rank year when she was a member of Corporation, asked the township for were,” the mayor said. “And we have well as to look at the borough’s recy- width of the house. To comply with third in the state, win the Union the board. She asked for docu- an additional $60,000 to replace been working with the association cling options, including the costs for both ordinances, Mr. Blaufeder said County championship, and have a mentation that the township’s af- pavers in the downtown. This is on for a while as they are seeking to get additional services, as the center needs his pool will be too narrow to be season with nine wins and one loss.” fordable-housing credits estab- top of the $30,000 it already has in their tax-exempt tax status reinstated. to remain financially viable. worthwhile. Melissa Goldschmidt, who has lished by the Council on Afford- the budget for the purpose, but has But we have to publicly bid the lease On another matter, the mayor said Mr. Blaufeder was informed he served as coach for 14 years, was able Housing (COAH) regulations not used because of Hurricane Irene. of our property.” projections on the municipal budget, could seek a variance from the plan- named coach of the year. She is are being sought. She said 20 plus This would not be enough money to As previously reported, the outside of snow removal, show the ning board. After rejecting a mo- now retiring and will be succeeded credits could be established. Ms. complete the paver replacement that association’s former treasurer, Joan borough to be “in very good financial tion to table the measure 4-3, the by Amanda Diaz, who is now serv- Dabulas said there are no longer is required, Ms. Garcia said. Ayala, pled guilty in October 2012 to health.” council adopted the ordinance, with ing as assistant coach. Mr. 20 plus credits that could be had. Director Kathleen Prunty also stealing $15,000 over a four-year “Our budgets are coming in where Mayor Pat Quattrocchi casting the Mattessich presented certificates to “There is documentation. We are said trees are pulling up pavers and period. In addition, state and federal we expect them. The revenue projec- tie-breaking vote. team members. waiting on one property. There is said they suggest pulling out the payroll taxes were unpaid. tions from the various departments While the council approved, by a A board workshop meeting will another owner we are waiting for trees. The mayor expects the association have either met or exceeded some of 5-1 margin, salary ranges for 45 be held on Tuesday, February 18, documentation from to submit to The Corporation also asked for to bid on the contract. “The recycling what they did in 2013,” the mayor different non-union employees, it 7:30 p.m. at the administration the DCA (State of New Jersey De- $20,000 to replace eight gas Victo- association does a wonderful job for said. delayed a vote on whether to ap- building, located at 302 Elm Street. partment of Community Affairs). rian lights that are broken at the borough and for Scotch Plains On the capital budget side, the bor- prove a 1.75-percent raise, about It is in the process,” said Ms. Eastman Plaza with LED Victorian and the residents throughout Union ough has applied for a grant from $2,000, for Police Chief Bruce Dabulas. “Serve Center is the one Lights, and $15,000 to replace lights County...We have always valued what FEMA for a new fire engine to re- Underhill. The increase would raise Happy we are waiting for,” she said. under the Walnut Avenue overpass. the recycling association does,” she place an engine dating to the 1980s as Mr. Underhill’s pay for 2014 to “Quite honestly, it has been a The township also heard a pre- said. well as a new ambulance. Improve- $126,490. disgrace,” Ms. La Brutto said. sentation to change out its current ‘The borough has yet to complete ments for the tennis courts at The matter initially was part of Roosevelt Park has been “graded meter pay stations and stick meters the rfp although the borough council LaGrande Park are a priority this the consent agenda until Council- and seeded successfully,” said with a new pay station system. The has passed a resolution that would year. In addition, a drainage issue at man Jim Mathieu objected. Darren Gottesmann, member of system would allow users to pay by authorize the borough to seek pro- the Forest Road Park tennis courts At issue was whether the contract the Roosevelt Park Committee. smartphone, credit card, coins or posals. will take them out of use. The mayor with Chief Underhill, negotiated in A picnic table and bench are in paper money. Mayor Mahr said the borough is said the borough will work with the 2011, required the borough to in- place with help from the Eagle Each station would cost the town- looking at what other recycling ser- recreation commission and the coun- crease his salary in line with raises Valentine’s Day! Scouts. Eight dogwood trees have ship $8,602 plus $1,211 for solar vices it could add to the rfp such as cil to ensure funding is made avail- given to PBA-covered officers. been planted. powered machines; all but two curbside pickup of recycled items able for that project. The Eagle Scouts also are plan- would be solar powered. The sta- ning to make a community garden tions in the garage would be elec- there. Other proposed work in- tric powered. There is an additional cludes repairing the fence on the $709 per station for a modem. The far side, cleanup of the leftover cost for equipment maintenance is wood and debris, planting of trees $58,000. on Arbor Day, building a play- The township currently has 26 ground, and possibly having Bocce stations. There were two proposals and trails. submitted to the committee, one for “Progress has been made to shift replacing the 26 and one to com- other activities from Lincoln Park plete the whole system and do away and Sherman Park,” said Mr. with stick meters. Gottesmann, such as soccer for After a resident complained last ages 3 to 13, and hockey and golf month about noise levels from a for ages 11 to 17. neighbor, it was suggested by Ms. Additional trees are in the plan Dabulas that the township intro- as well. “We would like as many duce a nuisance ordinance that the trees as possible. Shade is needed,” police department can enforce, as Mr. Gottesmann said. The com- well as updating the noise ordi- mittee has approached Dreyer nance to comply with the NJDEP Farms for a donation as well. model ordinance.

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USPS 485200 Thursday, February 13, 2014 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 55th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 07-2014 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Mayor Mahr Discusses Police Merger, Recycling Contract, Budget By PAUL J. PEYTON Meeting concept, which is being dis- ough merging its police department Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times cussed as a way to merge the two with another town’s department. FANWOOD — Mayor Colleen police departments, is complicated “What I tried to convey is that the Mahr said this week she was still as the new department would report pressures of operating a small bor- hopeful for a merger of the Scotch to a three-member board represent- ough government within the State of Plains and Fanwood police depart- ing the two towns along with a third New Jersey gets more difficult each ments, saying it was good for the party. year to provide a very high level of borough. “The Joint Meeting from the Bor- service that the residents expect. And “I think from our point of view that ough of Fanwood’s perspective is the every year there’s choices that we the state has not necessarily been as best vehicle that we can use to what have to make regarding what we can helpful in clarifying or working we believe would retain a high level afford and what we can’t afford within through some of the pension issues of involvement in the police depart- a 2-percent cap of raising taxes one we are facing with some of the per- ment, as we have today, while captur- year over the next,” the mayor said. sonnel,” Mayor Mahr said Monday ing savings without jeopardizing “I acknowledge that if this was an during a phone interview with The safety or response time,” she said. easy thing to do, other municipalities Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. She said she knows Fanwood resi- in the State of New Jersey would She said she believes the Joint dents have concerns about the bor- have done it,” she said. She said the borough’s governing body will pursue “the idea of a merged police department and we will see what comes out of Scotch Plains as it pertains to continuing on with the Joint Meeting model,” Mayor Mahr said. She said Scotch Plains “hasn’t really fully supported on their gov- Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times erning body the concept of a Joint ORDER UP…Scotch Plains Rescue Squad members Sandy Neilson and Judy Sullivan serve pancakes last Sunday morning Meeting.” at the Scotch Plains Rescue Squad Pancake Breakfast fundraiser. On the issue of snow removal, she said the borough, like other towns, is having trouble getting rock salt for its SP Board OKs Pool Reconstruction roadways. She said the borough has spent more on snow removal to date than it did last year. The borough budgeted $15,000 for its snow re- Site at Shackamaxon Golf Course moval budget line item including salt By SARA MAGNOLA-TANER the plan, which was adopted by the school system caused the Scotch but excluding overtime costs. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains Fanwood Times town council in 2011.” Plains Township Council to declare “It will increase the budget, but we SCOTCH PLAINS — During its When the nearly 100-year-old, par- the property “an area in need of reha- are going to do our best to absorb it,” Monday night meeting, the Scotch 71 golf course was put up for sale in bilitation” and deliberate moving the Sonia Owchariw for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Mayor Mahr said, noting that be- Plains Planning Board approved an 2010, developers started clamoring town’s municipal buildings to the site. HELPING FAMILIES...Union County Freeholders Angel Estrada, left, Linda As a result, the New Jersey Golf Carter, second from right, and Alexander Mirabella, right, present Jessica and cause of state of emergencies de- application for the construction of a to purchase the 146-acre property, Paul Watterson and their children with a resolution thanking them for actively clared by Governor Chris Christie, cart barn and in-ground swimming which could have been divided into Group and Shackamaxon filed a law- participating in the 2013 Union County Holiday Gift Giving Drive that benefited the costs of the snow storms is not pool at Shackamaxon Golf and over 100 residences. Concern about suit against the town. families throughout the county. The Wattersons are the proprietors of Nick’s included within the 2-percent cap on Country Club. losing the course and the impact so When NJ Golf Partners, LLC Pizza and Deli in Fanwood. property taxes. Prior to hearing expert testimony many new homes could have on the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 She said the Fanwood Department from licensed engineer Michael of Public Works “has done a phe- Lanzafama – on behalf of club own- SP Rec. Commission Seeks nomenal job” on snow removal from ers NJ Golf Partners, LLC – Board GW Debates Management borough roads. Attorney Philip Morin explained that In discussing the Fanwood Recy- the application being discussed was Cleaner Pond at Brookside cling Center, the mayor said the for preliminary and final major site Of Athletic Field Project By FRED T. ROSSI Protection will likely be involved in Fanwood-Scotch Plains Recycling plan approval. By BRIAN TRUSDELL Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times needed direction from the council on the initial effort by evaluating the soil Association has lost its tax-exempt “We are not here [tonight] to deter- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times whether to hire a construction firm or SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- in the pond for possible contamina- status, and because the Association’s mine if the redevelopment plan for GARWOOD – At the Garwood an individual. She felt a firm would ship recreation commission is hop- tion. Mr. Minall, who lives near the contract has expired, the borough is Shackamaxon was appropriate,” Borough Council workshop meeting be “more of the same,” instead sug- ing to start the process of cleaning the park, told the commission it would required by the state to seek requests stated Mr. Morin. “But rather to ap- on Tuesday night, the governing body gesting hiring an independent indi- Brookside Park pond, which has col- be helpful to know where the silt CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ply zoning criteria to certain parts of discussed hiring a construction/ vidual who would answer to the coun- lected a great amount of silt in recent being deposited in the pond is com- project manager for the Athletic Field cil. years, leading to increased flood risks ing from. Complex (AFC), police department For the second consecutive meet- on nearby streets. Councilman Michael Marcus, the NJDEP Approves CF’s pay raises and snow removal. ing, the proposal to hire a CM/PM At its meeting on Monday, resi- council’s liaison to the commission, Borough Attorney Bob Renaud occupied more than half an hour of dent Ed Minall asked commission said the governing body will need to stated he will draw up specifications discussion in workshop Tuesday members about the pond, saying it know the specifics of the proposed Birchwood Application for hiring a construction/project man- night. was in “real bad shape” due not only de-silting effort as it considers the By CHRISTINA M. HINKE cines available for children. It also ager (CM/PM) for the $3.2-million Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times The debate included the definition to the silt but also the fact that its capital budget in the coming months. has vaccines for meningitis, pneu- Athletic Field Complex, the latest of “employee,” “consultant” and water, Mr. Minall said, is stagnant Mr. Minall said he would have CRANFORD — The New Jersey monia, shingles and DTAP for adults move by the council to finally com- “contractor,” the hours the person and smells. He theorized that remov- preferred that the commission — Department of Environmental Pro- who are uninsured or underinsured. plete the much-delayed ball field. would be required to work and sug- ing the silt would increase the pond’s rather than spending money on a new tection (NJDEP) has approved the Mayor Kalnins asked for an update Borough Clerk Christina Ariemma gestions that Borough Engineer Don water capacity and, thus, help allevi- pavilion at Brookside Park — spend permit applications submitted by on a child who was diagnosed with told the council she had begun re- Guarriello’s contract be amended to ate flooding on nearby West Broad funds on the de-silting effort. Last Cranford Development Associates lead poisoning. On January 30 the search regarding the proposal. But include the duties. Ms. Ariemma said Street during heavy rainfalls. month, the township council gave its (CDA) to develop 215 and 235 child’s lead level was 20, which is before she could proceed further, she CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Commission Chairman Robert backing to the $46,272 purchase of Birchwood Avenue, the township down from 59. The department is Giordanella said funding for refur- the 34-foot by 64-foot, A-frame open- committee said Monday at its work- working on a diet with the child to bishments to the pond is included in air pavilion. The commission is now shop meeting. The township has not decrease the lead levels. “I would the recreation department’s proposed seeking a firm to install the structure. received any formal documents or like to see it below 10 within the next capital budget that will soon be sub- In other business, the recreation further information, Township Attor- six months,” said Monika Koscova- mitted to the township council for department has submitted its 2014 ney Diane Dabulas said. The town- Jencik, Registered Environmental consideration. He said the funding budget proposals to Township Man- ship has said in the past that it would Health Specialist. The child has de- would be used to start the process of ager Jerry Giaimis, who commented appeal. velopmental issues and puts every- cleaning the pond, adding that the that it “looks like a good budget,” The Governor’s Office is holding thing in its mouth, which Ms. state Department of Environmental CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 up the release of the Army Corps of Koscova-Jencik said has slowed the Engineers’ report on its cost/benefit progress in treatment. analysis of its stormwater mitigation Rita La Brutto asked the township plans along the Rahway River water- for an update on the credits for the shed, Mayor Andis Kalnins said. group homes that she said have been On a separate matter, Commis- missing since 2010. Ms. La Brutto sioner Robert D’Ambola said in his last brought this up at a planning Department of Public Works report, board meeting late last year when she “There is a salt shortage.” was a member of the board. She asked “We expect another storm this for documentation that the township’s Thursday. It is going to be a prob- affordable-housing credits estab- lem,” Mr. D’Ambola said. lished by the Council on Affordable “The potholes are horrendous,” he Housing (COAH) regulations are said. He was given approval to expe- being sought. She said 20 plus credits Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times dite town emergency repairs to county could be established. Ms. Dabulas WITH LOVE...Children and Union County 4-H Living History Club members roads. said there are no longer 20 plus cred- display their creations at the Westfield Historical Society's Reeve History and Cultural Resource Center on Saturday after a valentine-making workshop. The The workshop meeting included its that could be had. event was hosted by the Union County 4-H Living History Club. updates from the health department, “There is documentation. We are the environmental commission, waiting on one property. There is Roosevelt Park Committee and another owner we are waiting for PAGE INDEX Downtown District Management documentation from to submit to the Regional ...... 2-3, 18 Education ...... 9, 18 Corporation, as well as a presenta- DCA (State of New Jersey Depart- Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-16 Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tion on Phase 1 of the Town Hall ment of Community Affairs). It is in Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 11-15 FLIPPING OUT…Scotch Plains Rescue Squad member Bob Speth flips pan- renovations and a proposal on up- the process,” said Ms. Dabulas. “Serve Community ... 6-8 Classifieds ..... 17 cakes Sunday morning at the Scotch Plains Rescue Squad Pancake Breakfast grading the pay stations. Center is the one we are waiting for,” Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 19-20 fundraiser. The health department has flu vac- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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APPLIANCE 70 Years in Westfield Elm Kitchen and Laundry Appliances, TV’s, Grills and A/C’s 908-233-0400 220 ELMER STREET Westfield, NJ 07090 Garwood Council CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 she could not compose a “request for they do not extend beyond the width proposal” (RFP) for a non-profes- of the house. To comply with both sional service. ordinances, Mr. Blaufeder said his Construction of the AFC on the pool will be too narrow to be worth- south side of town was postponed while. two months at the start by Hurricane Mr. Blaufeder was informed he Sandy and was to be finished by mid- could seek a variance from the plan- year 2013. But weather and soil dis- ning board. After rejecting a motion posal issues further delayed the to table the measure 4-3, the council project. The latest completion date adopted the ordinance, with Mayor submitted by builders Flanagan Con- Pat Quattrocchi casting the tie-break- struction was Tuesday, April 1, but ing vote. Mr. Guarriello said two weeks ago While the council approved, by a that Sunday, June 1, was more realis- 5-1 margin, salary ranges for 45 dif- tic. ferent non-union employees, it de- The discussion was sparked by layed a vote on whether to approve a Councilman Louis Petruzzelli’s com- 1.75-percent raise, about $2,000, for Christina Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ment that a CM/PM could be in place Police Chief Bruce Underhill. The PARK UPDATE...Darren Gottesmann, left, a member of the Cranford Roosevelt Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times by Saturday, March 1. increase would raise Mr. Underhill’s Park Committee, gives an update on planned renovations for the new Roosevelt ORDER UP…Attendees of the Scotch Plains Rescue Squad Pancake Breakfast “To bring this project to an end, pay for 2014 to $126,490. Park at the Cranford Township Committee workshop meeting on Monday. fundraiser on Sunday enjoy a hot breakfast and help raise funds for the volunteer someone, I think, needs to be down The matter initially was part of the squad. there on a daily basis, putting some consent agenda until Councilman Jim type of, not so much pressure, but just Mathieu objected. Birchwood Application someone to oversee it,” Mr. Petruzzelli At issue was whether the contract said. “It’s slow going down there.” with Chief Underhill, negotiated in CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 SP Planning Board The question appeared to be 2011, required the borough to in- she said. The township committee gave ap- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 whether to authorize approximately crease his salary in line with raises “Quite honestly, it has been a dis- proval for sewer fee deadlines to change $600 to advertise the position, but the given to PBA-covered officers. Coun- grace,” Ms. La Brutto said. to May 1 and August 1, whereas they stepped in to purchase the property Board Chairwoman Paulette council opted for Councilman Bill cilwoman and Finance Committee Roosevelt Park has been “graded previously were due March 15 and with the intention to maintain it as Coronato inquired if a line of ever- Nierstedt’s suggestion to let Mr. Chairwoman Sara Todisco argued that and seeded successfully,” said Darren September 15. Chief Financial Officer a golf course, they brokered a deal green trees could be planted with- Renaud take two weeks to draw up it did. She received support of her Gottesmann, member of the Roosevelt Terrence Wall said it would make the that allowed them to build 60 age- out disturbing the mature growth the RFP. Council President Ann reading of the contract by Council- Park Committee. process smoother. restricted townhouses on the 12- to that would provide additional sound Palmer expressed dissatisfaction with man Mike Martin. A picnic table and bench are in place Martha Garcia, a member of the 13-acre portion of the property that and visual barriers. waiting another two weeks. But Mr. But the other four council mem- with help from the Eagle Scouts. Eight Downtown District Management Cor- currently is home to unused tennis “If you would consider putting in Nierstedt said that with another ma- bers agreed to let Mr. Renaud review dogwood trees have been planted. poration, asked the township for an courts and swimming pool facili- evergreen (trees) in that area, then jor snowstorm expected Thursday, the contract, since he had not read it The Eagle Scouts also are planning additional $60,000 to replace pavers in ties. the view in the winter months likely little more would be completed after becoming borough attorney last to make a community garden there. the downtown. This is on top of the The applicant’s attorney, wouldn’t be of a naked parking lot,” at the site, and therefore not much year. Other proposed work includes repair- $30,000 it already has in the budget for Michaele Levine of Fox and said Ms. Coronato. would be lost. Mr. Mathieu said he did not think ing the fence on the far side, cleanup of the purpose, but has not used because Rothschild LLP, explained to the Arrowwood Drive resident “March 1 or March 15; there isn’t council members in good conscience the leftover wood and debris, planting of Hurricane Irene. This would not be board that the barn and pool that Jonathan Jaffe questioned what going to be much difference,” he said. could vote on the issue until the im- of trees on Arbor Day, building a play- enough money to complete the paver currently exist at the club will be typical sound mitigation recom- While Mr. Guarriello said at the pact of the new budget was known. ground, and possibly having Bocce replacement that is required, Ms. Garcia demolished to make way for the mendations are made in similar situ- January 28 meeting that hiring a Ms. Todisco said she would have and trails. said. townhouse development. ations. CM/PM could cost into “six fig- the preliminary estimates on the bud- “Progress has been made to shift Director Kathleen Prunty also said “The new pool is not a new ame- “The original pool was placed in ures,” Ms. Ariemma said her re- get by the Tuesday, February 25 meet- other activities from Lincoln Park and trees are pulling up pavers and said nity and is smaller than the existing the center of the 140-acre course,” search indicated that hiring some- ing. Sherman Park,” said Mr. Gottesmann, they suggest pulling out the trees. pool,” stated Ms. Levine. “The same stated Mr. Jaffe. “If you are con- one would be more like $25,000, Streets, Roads and Ecology Chair- such as soccer for ages 3 to 13, and The Corporation also asked for is true of the barn … and (it) will be cerned about the noise level, then based on a March to July time frame, man Mr. Nierstedt reported on the hockey and golf for ages 11 to 17. $20,000 to replace eight gas Victorian located further away from neigh- why are you putting the pool at the working eight hours a day, five days discussion of Monday’s committee Additional trees are in the plan as lights that are broken at Eastman Plaza boring residential properties than edge of the property?” a week. meeting, noting that it was domi- well. “We would like as many trees as with LED Victorian Lights, and $15,000 where the carts are currently stored.” Scotch Plains’ land use engineer In other news, the council adopted nated by a discussion of snow re- possible. Shade is needed,” Mr. to replace lights under the Walnut Av- Referencing site plans, Mr. Paul Ferriero asked if the applicant an ordinance limiting fences on the moval. Gottesmann said. The committee has enue overpass. Lanzafama explained that the cart would be willing to work with him sides of homes of corner lots to an With temperatures struggling to rise approached Dreyer Farms for a dona- The township also heard a presenta- barn and pool amenities will be to investigate non-traditional fenc- “open” type (picket, chain link, split above freezing, much of the snow has tion as well. tion to change out its current meter pay relocated to the west of the existing ing materials that could create a rail, etc.) and no more than four feet remained from the past two storms Nelson Ditmar, a member of the stations and stick meters with a new clubhouse. greater sound buffer than traditional high. The ordinance passed despite and hardened, causing disposal is- environmental commission, said Cran- pay station system. The system would “The closest point of the barn to PVC fencing. an objection from the floor by sues, particularly at intersections. The ford had a plan to reduce its impervious allow users to pay by smartphone, credit the (residential) property line is over Christopher Schiavone of NJ Golf former councilman Steve Blaufeder. issue drew complaints from two se- surface by 10 percent. card, coins or paper money. 340 feet,” stated Mr. Lanzafama. Partners, managing partner and co- Mr. Blaufeder, whose home is on nior citizens, one of whom owns a “Someone needs to figure out where Each station would cost the town- “The other (pool) buildings – the owner of the club, agreed to Mr. a corner lot at Beech Avenue and corner lot and complained about try- we are going to reach this 10 percent,” ship $8,602 plus $1,211 for solar pow- kitchen and concession stand – are Ferriero’s request as long as the Center Street, pointed out that the ing to keep up. Mr. Ditmar said. ered machines; all but two would be approximately 278 feet from the fence is not cost-prohibitive and is ordinance will essentially scuttle his Mr. Nierstedt sought the public’s The township, he said, has had “nu- solar powered. The stations in the ga- property line.” still aesthetically pleasing. plans to install an in-ground pool, help, imploring homeowners to merous opportunities” to utilize its rage would be electric powered. There According to Mr. Lanzafama, Mr. Schiavone explained to the which requires a six-foot fence. shovel sidewalks as soon as possible funds to purchase land, and it has not is an additional $709 per station for a they plan to add landscaping ele- board that the placement and op- The new regulation allows six-foot to keep the snow from turning into happened. modem. The cost for equipment main- ments such as flowering and shade erations associated with the pool fences in the backyard, as long as ice and making removal difficult. He suggested the township institute tenance is $58,000. trees, as well as shrubs and grasses facilities was part of the overall an open-space tax. It would mean in- The township currently has 26 sta- around the pool areas to “soften the plan. creasing taxpayers’ yearly tax bill $20 tions. There were two proposals sub- appearance.” The lighting will be “This is the best location (for the for the average assessed home in Cran- mitted to the committee, one for re- provided by approximately six LED pool areas),” stated Mr. Schiavone. ford, he said. He stated that 236 towns placing the 26 and one to complete the fixtures that will be no more than “The townhouses need to be lo- in New Jersey have an open-space tax. whole system and do away with stick 12 feet high and will contain the cated in the center.” The public would vote on requiring the meters. emitted light and direct it down- Elaborating on anticipated use and tax. After a resident complained last ward. Additional lighting will in- associated noise, Mr. Schiavone told However, should a municipality get month about noise levels from a neigh- clude illumination from within the the board that they plan to operate reassessed, that open-space tax will bor, it was suggested by Ms. Dabulas pool and additional lights added to the pool from Memorial Day through increase as the assessments increase, that the township introduce a nuisance a nearby pergola. Labor Day and have no plans to according to an NJ.com report. ordinance that the police department To compensate for an increase in operate the facility off season. The township assessor’s office, Mr. can enforce, as well as updating the impervious coverage, dry wells will “The pool will be open from 9 or Ditmar said, told him that the tax would noise ordinance to comply with the be constructed near the pool areas 10 a.m. until dusk, Tuesday through raise $165,000 for the township. NJDEP model ordinance. to help recharge round water and Sunday,” said Mr. Schiavone. handle additional run-off. “There will be a normal snack bar Several area residents, including with hot dogs and ice cream, and on many Arrowwood Drive holidays we will have barbecues Mayor Colleen Mahr homeowners whose properties abut during the day for members.” the edge of the course’s property Planning Board Vice-Chairman CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 closest to the new construction, Joseph Doyle questioned if Mr. for proposals from companies inter- borough to be “in very good financial were in attendance to voice con- Schiavone would be willing to work LEADER GOES TO ITALY...Fontaine Gatti and James Hewitt keep up with ested in the contract because the bor- health.” cerns about the impact of the newly with the neighbors on an ongoing their hometown news with a copy of The Westfield Leader during a visit to Siena in Italy last October. ough owns the property. “Our budgets are coming in where located pool areas and amenities. basis to mitigate any impact the “That put us in a position where we we expect them. The revenue projec- In response to questions about newly located facilities may have. had to look at what our alternatives tions from the various departments noise levels, Mr. Lanzafama ex- “The neighbors are sensitive to were,” the mayor said. “And we have have either met or exceeded some of plained that state law requires that the noise,” Mr. Doyle said. “We Successful Appeal Can Lead been working with the association what they did in 2013,” the mayor at the property line, the level be no want to know the neighbors’ con- for a while as they are seeking to get said. higher than 65 decibels. cerns are going to be addressed.” their tax-exempt tax status reinstated. On the capital budget side, the bor- Currently, there is an area of de- After hearing all testimony and To Lower Property Taxes But we have to publicly bid the lease ough has applied for a grant from ciduous forest between the residen- public comments, the board delib- Although the real estate market Foerst brings with him his experi- of our property.” FEMA for a new fire engine to re- tial property lines and the course, erated the application, ultimately has rebounded, in many situations ence with local government and the As previously reported, the place an engine dating to the 1980s as which would provide a buffer dur- unanimously approving it with the your property value has not caught municipal budget process. He has association’s former treasurer, Joan well as a new ambulance. Improve- ing the summer months when the following conditions (all subject to up to your tax bill. As a taxpayer, you assisted hundreds of families in sav- Ayala, pled guilty in October 2012 to ments for the tennis courts at pool is operational. final approval by the board engi- have the right to appeal your property ing thousands of dollars in property stealing $15,000 over a four-year LaGrande Park are a priority this Additionally, Mr. Lanzafama told neer): installation of a sound ab- tax assessment as a means to reduce tax payments over the last decade. period. In addition, state and federal year. In addition, a drainage issue at the board the applicant would be sorbing fence; planting a year-round your real estate tax Save money. payroll taxes were unpaid. the Forest Road Park tennis courts happy to erect an eight-foot-high deer resistant landscaping buffer; obligations. You Make the sale of The mayor expects the association will take them out of use. The mayor fence around the pool areas if the and investigation into fixing an ex- should understand your home more at- to bid on the contract. “The recycling said the borough will work with the board was willing to grant the nec- isting swale drainage ditch that resi- that to be successful tractive. Reduce the association does a wonderful job for recreation commission and the coun- essary variance to allow a fence dents complained is not functioning in reducing your tax long-term expenses the borough and for Scotch Plains cil to ensure funding is made avail- over six feet. correctly. bill, you must prove associated with your and the residents throughout Union able for that project. that your home’s as- home. Make it more County...We have always valued what sessed value is le- affordable to stay in the recycling association does,” she gally “unreason- your house. All with said. able.” With a suc- lowered taxes. ‘The borough has yet to complete SP Rec. cessful tax appeal, Tax appeals must the rfp although the borough council CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 your lowered tax as- be filed by April 1. has passed a resolution that would according to recreation supervisor sessment will be set For more informa- authorize the borough to seek pro- Stephen Dahl. Mr. Giaimis has sub- for the three years tion about tax ap- posals. mitted the proposed township budget which can amount to peals, visit Mayor Mahr said the borough is to the council, which will hold sev- a considerable www.spectorfoerst.com looking at what other recycling ser- eral budget meetings in the coming amount of savings. and complete the vices it could add to the rfp such as weeks before finalizing the The best way to suc- complimentary as- curbside pickup of recycled items township’s spending plan for 2014 ceed in appealing sessment form to see that Fanwood currently does not of- sometime in April. your taxes is to James M. Foerst if you can save fer. A council subcommittee was cre- Registration for all summer day present your claim money on your taxes ated to work with the association as camp programs is now open, with a to the courts through expert tax and or get started with a free consultation well as to look at the borough’s recy- wait list for children entering first legal advisors with local knowledge. by calling our experts at (908) 322- cling options, including the costs for through seventh grades. Registration James M. Foerst is the principal of 4886. additional services, as the center needs for girls’ softball also is open, for Spector Foerst & Associates and has to remain financially viable. girls in kindergarten through eighth been assisting families with real es- Paid Bulletin Board On another matter, the mayor said grade. 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A most influential people in New Jer- Inaugural Committee for Governor For Andrews’ Congressional Seat the deal is signed, not afterward when sion of a stockpile of powerful weap- search of the vehicle and its two oc- sey business. Chris Christie and Lieutenant Gover- State Senator Donald Norcross (D- it will be too late to provide input. ons last year, acting Union County cupants turned up a .380-caliber He has appeared on this list since nor Kim Guadagno. He currently 5th, Camden) has announced his can- Rutgers is quite simply in no position Prosecutor Grace H. Park announced Ruger pistol loaded with hollow-point its inception in serves as a mem- didacy for New Jersey’s 1st Congres- these days to be spending large Friday. bullets, a second magazine also con- 2011. Mr. Palatucci ber of the National sional District. Rep. Rob Andrews, amounts of money without full pub- The indictment against Travis Dulk, taining hollow-point bullets, a small ranked 4th. Advisory Board who has represented the district in lic disclosure and discussion.” 27, includes multiple second- and plastic bag with additional rounds of Of Mr. for the Heldrich Congress since is stepping down on The Star-Ledger reported that third-degree weapons charges, with ammunition, a folding knife, several Palatucci, NJBIZ Center for Tuesday, February 18. Mr. Norcross Rutgers reached the tentative agree- each of the former offenses carrying bags of cocaine, and quantities of writes: “We asked Workforce Devel- currently serves as Senate assistant ment to settle a lawsuit over the $10 a potential penalty of five to 10 years methadone and alprazolam. a lot of people opment at Rutgers majority leader. The entirety of the -million exit fee the school was sup- in state prison. A subsequent search of Dulk’s about who will University and as 5th legislative district is within the posed to pay for taking its teams to The date was May 14, 2013 when home on the 100 block of Filbert steer [Governor] a member of the 1st Congressional District. the Big Ten which includes Penn a Roselle Park Police Department Street in Roselle Park revealed nu- Christie in the Board of Visitors “I am running for Congress be- State, Ohio State, and Michigan. officer initiated a traffic stop of a merous firearms, knives, and other coming months, at the Seton Hall cause South Jersey needs someone Trenton Mayor Found vehicle with tinted windows and an devices – including an assault rifle, and they all came University School who is going to stand up for us in Guilty of Corruption occupant who was not wearing a seat high-capacity ammunition maga- back with the same of Law. He also Washington, D.C., as Rob Andrews Trenton Mayor Tony Mack was belt, according to Union County As- zines, an improvised explosive de- short list, often chairs the Univer- has done for more than two decades,” found guilty by a jury on Friday of sistant Prosecutor Robert Rosenthal, vice, sets of brass knuckles, and two headed by sity of Phoenix Mr. Norcross said. “I have spent my using his official influence as mayor who is prosecuting the case. canisters of explosive powder, au- Palatucci. Mr. Board of Trustees career fighting for middle class fami- to sell a city-owned lot where devel- A man later identified as Dulk was thorities said. Palatucci, who led William Palatucci for its Jersey City lies, senior citizens and workers. It is opers had sought to build the garage at Governor campus.” a sad truth that while some are doing below market value in exchange for Christie’s 2013 reelection campaign To compile the “Power 100” list, better, too many are falling further cash, nj.com has reported. Tony Mack and co-chaired the 2014 Inaugural NJBIZ editors spoke to dozens of behind. If elected to Congress, I will also was found guilty of two counts of Distribution of Sandy Relief Committee, is one of the state’s most connected sources over several focus on creating jobs across South wire fraud and one count of mail fraud prominent and widely respected at- months to highlight the high-level Jersey and an equal opportunity for while his brother Ralphiel was found Funds Questioned by Stender torneys, with a reputation for strate- officials in state, county, and federal everyone.” guilty of three of the six counts against gic planning and complex public government, as well as executives Mr. Norcross attended Pennsauken him. TRENTON – Assembly State Gov- election efforts more than the shore policy and communications initia- from some of New Jersey’s largest High School and obtained a degree NJ.com reported that the develop- ernment Committee Chairwoman towns affected. tives. employers and most dynamic orga- from Camden County College, raised ers – Harry Seymour and his local Linda Stender (D-22nd, Scotch “I don’t believe we should be “He most recently he served as nizations, who are helping to his family in Camden County and representative Lemuel Blackburn – Plains) last Wednesday criticized the spending any more money until we senior vice-president and general strengthen the business environment resides in the City of Camden. An worked in cooperation with the FBI as Christie administration’s latest plans know how the first round of money counsel for public affairs at Commu- in New Jersey. electrician by trade, he followed in his part of sting operation targeting Mack. to distribute Sandy relief funds with was spent and what criteria were used father’s footsteps, serving as head of Tony and Ralphiel Mack were both so many questions still swirling about so we can prevent potential misuse Bill Creating Panel on Alimony Law the AFL-CIO Central Labor Union convicted of conspiracy to obstruct how the first round of money was going forward. and president of the Camden County and affect interstate commerce by used, and said she plans to submit “As chair of the Assembly State Approved By Judiciary Committee and Vicinity Building Trades Council. extortion under color of official right, OPRA (Open Public Records Act) Government Committee, I plan to TRENTON — Legislation (AJR- Legislature detailing its findings and Cryan: Rutgers Should Tell attempted obstructing and affecting requests to state departments that have OPRA all contract information from 32) that would create an 11-member recommendations, including any pro- Details Of Big East Deal interstate commerce by extortion spent Sandy funds to determine how all state departments that have spent Blue Ribbon Commission to review posed legislation. The Blue Ribbon Assemblyman Joseph Cryan (D- under color of official right, and agree- this money was used and ensure no federal Sandy money, and what crite- New Jersey’s alimony law and pro- Commission would review the scope 20th, Union) released the following ing to accept bribes. funds were misused or will be mis- ria they used for distribution. There pose avenues of reform was approved of state alimony laws as compared statement regarding Rutgers Brick Mayor Not Renewing used in the future: are just too many red flags about how by the Assembly Judiciary Commit- with those in other states, trends in University’s tentative deal with Big Red Light Cameras “It is unbelievable that this adminis- this administration has handled the tee on Monday. Within 12 months of alimony awards, and whether current East over exit fees: Brick Mayor John Ducey said on tration is preparing to spend another distribution of Sandy relief aid for us organizing, the commission would economic conditions have affected “I’m deeply disturbed at the re- Sunday that he would not be renew- $1.46 billion in Sandy recovery aid, to not dig deeper. The residents who issue a report to the governor and trends in state alimony awards. fusal of Rutgers University to reveal ing Brick Township ’s red-light cam- including $5 million for more TV ads, have been victimized all over again details of its tentative agreement with era contract with American Traffic when there are so many unanswered by what appears to have been an the Big East to settle its lawsuit over Solutions and would shut the cam- questions about how the first round of ineffective recovery.” exit fees from the conference. This is eras down as of the 18th of this month, recovery funds were spent, and whether MEMO a public university funded by tax- poltickernj.com has reported. the spending was appropriate. payer dollars and the hard-earned Brick was one of the first munici- “How many more questionable tuition and fees of students and par- palities to install red light cameras as projects are we going to find? The To: Accident Victims ents. This may be a tentative agree- part of the state’s pilot program. The Belleville and New Brunswick ment, but that’s all the more reason to mayor after a review of the program projects may have been legitimate From: Jon Bramnick, Certified Civil Trial Attorney disclose the proposed terms,” Asm. said he was “not convinced that the projects, but should not have received Cryan said. “The public is entitled to benefit is safety and not revenue.” money specifically allocated to help towns and residents hit hardest by Our firm has secured millions Sandy. 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HINKE couple of areas and buildings in recent massive security breach at Specifically, the bill would pro- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times town…There is some work being Target, Assemblywoman Linda vide that the notice contain contact CRANFORD — Mayor Andis done called The North Cranford His- Stender (D-22nd, Scotch Plains) has information, including a toll free tele- Kalnins gave an update on the Union toric Designation Area,” Ms. Feder introduced legislation that would pro- phone number, of a customer repre- County College (UCC) plans to build said. tect consumers in the event of any sentative of the business or public a soccer field along Gallows Hill A historic designation provides future security breaches that com- entity who is available to give the Road during the planning board’s opportunities for grant funding, promise sensitive financial data. customer information on: workshop meeting last Wednesday. Mayor Kalnins said. “What happened with Target was 1) what information has been com- UCC’s plan is to replace the tennis “It wouldn’t mean anything to nearly unprecedented and, conse- promised and potential consequences courts with a soccer/lacrosse field, you as a homeowner in terms of quently, created unprecedented night- of the breach of security; possibly a turf field. what you can and cannot do,” Ms. mares for consumers who had their 2) how the company or public en- Township Engineer Richard Feder said. data stolen,” Asw. Stender said. tity is addressing the breach; Marsden sent a letter to UCC. “They “One of the catalysts for this “While Target has been working with 3) what steps the customer may are not under our purview because was the mission house on customers to help them monitor their take to safeguard the customer’s in- they are a state or county school. But Bloomingdale (Avenue). They finances, we want to make sure that, formation; and we did provide comments,” Mayor came and they knocked it down god forbid this happens again, con- 4) notification that the customer Kalnins said. and there wasn’t enough time to sumers will be empowered to moni- has access to free credit reports. The mayor said UCC is planning to mount a defense,” Mayor Kalnins ADRESSING LYMPHEDEMA... Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) joins Lisa and tor their credit and take action on “Global consumerism has unfortu- Michael Bibbo of Kenilworth for a meeting on the Lymphedema Treatment Act. remove trees and Mr. Marsden asked said. their own.” nately made these types of breaches The advocates thanked Rep. Lance for recently introducing the measure in UCC in his letter to replace the trees In 2011, local home restorer Jim Asw. Stender’s bill would take a more commonplace in recent years,” Congress. The bill would improve patient management of the disease and help under the Cranford Township regula- Buettner had spearheaded a mis- two-fold approach, requiring busi- Asw. Stender added. “We’re never go- prevent life threatening complications by closing coverage gaps in Medicare for tion, which is a three-to-one ratio. sion to save an Italianite-style home nesses and public entities to provide ing to be able to thwart them entirely, but necessary equipment. Mr. Marsden also asked UCC to pro- built in 1890 at 12 Bloomingdale customers with certain notifications we can empower consumers to protect vide planting to buffer the field from Avenue from its impending demo- following a breach of security that themselves before irreparable damage the street. lition. At the time, township offi- compromises personal information is done to their credit or finances.” Drumthwacket Goes Red The township is not sure what kind cials had said the cost of moving and to provide customers with a free Additionally, under the bill, for a of lighting is intended for the field, the home to a town-owned lot made monthly copy of their credit report period of six months following noti- but Mr. Marsden said in his letter that it prohibitive. for up to 12 months. fication of a breach of security, the For Nat’l Wear Red Day certain lighting would require addi- On February 19 the planning board Under current law, a business or business or public entity must pro- TRENTON – In recognition of than a third of women report any tional tree buffering. will hold a joint meeting with the public entity must disclose a breach of vide customers with access to inde- National Wear Red Day on February early warning signs such as chest The board also discussed the ordi- zoning board to discuss the responsi- security of computerized records to pendent credit reports from a con- 7, First Lady Mary Pat Christie an- pain or discomfort before a heart nance adopted on first reading by bilities of each board. any customer who is a resident of New sumer reporting agency and pay any nounced that Drumthwacket, the attack, as compared with most men. the township committee to desig- The board also discussed the May- Jersey whose personal information was, fees required for supplying the cus- Governor’s official residence, was To learn more about heart disease nate The Crane-Phillips House, 124 ors Council Rahway River Water- or is reasonably believed to have been, tomer with a credit report once per illuminated in red to spotlight the risk factors in women, visit https:// North Union Avenue, as a Cranford shed Flood Control. The Council has accessed by an unauthorized person. month for a period of 12 months importance of women’s heart health. www.goredforwomen.org/home/ Historic Landmark. The Cranford urged municipalities to adopt an or- Asw. Stender’s bill would require following the customer’s initial re- While heart disease and heart attacks know-your-risk/. For more informa- Historic Preservation Advisory dinance that would standardize its that this notification be provided quest for a credit report. are usually associated with men, the tion on the American Heart Board had sought this distinction stormwater approach throughout the through either written or electronic The customer shall be notified of fact is more women die of cardiovas- Association’s Go Red for Women, from the township. This is the first watershed. notice. Under the bill, businesses and their right to access to free credit cular disease than all forms of cancer. visit www.goredforwomen.org. house or district designated under “Our ordinance happens to be one public entities would no longer provide reports when the business or public “The 11th anniversary of National this procedure. of the stronger ones in the water- notification through substitute notice, entity notifies the customer of the Wear Red Day is an opportunity to Raritan Line Panel At the urging of the advisory board, shed,” Ms. Feder said. which is permitted under current law breach of security. empower, inform and protect the heart the township formed an ordinance on “Some are very liberal in terms of health of our mothers, daughters, To Meet Feb. 18th historic preservation in March for what they allow because communi- Lawmakers Seek Hike In Airport Worker Wages friends and acquaintances,” First Lady WESTFIELD — The February 10 properties in the township seeking ties such as Westfield don’t flood,” ELIZABETH – Senator Raymond sponsibilities,” Sen. Lesniak said. “In Christie said. “Heart disease claims Raritan Valley Rail Coalition Town such designation. Ms. Feder said. Lesniak (D-20th, Elizabeth) and As- order to maintain a certain level of qual- the life of one woman every minute. of Westfield meeting date has been “This is a good first step because it “We are the ones who have expe- sembly members Joseph Cryan (D- ity in the delivery of these services, we That’s why it’s so critical to shine a rescheduled to Tuesday, February 18. is a cornerstone of our history,” Plan- rienced it. If we don’t take the lead 20th, Union)and Annette Quijano (D- need to provide a fair and decent wage light on this issue so that every woman The meeting will take place at 8:30 ning Board Chairman Lynda Feder and make our ordinance stricter, 20th, Elizabeth) on Monday joined that’s in line with other airports in the can identify cardiovascular risk fac- a.m. in the Town of Westfield Coun- said. how can we expect these with members of Service Employees region.” tors, take action to improve overall cil Chambers. The Crane-Phillips House is on towns…we need to set the bar if International Union (SEIU) in calling “The President has called for in- heart health and save lives.” The meeting date has been changed the National and State Registers of we expect others to follow suit,” for a wage increase to $10.10 an hour creasing federal wages to $10.10 an Heart disease is often referred to as so the coalition can receive an update Historic Places. It is a historical said planning board member for workers at Newark Liberty Inter- hour. (New York) Gov. (Andrew) the “silent killer” in women. In fact, from NJ Transit on the launch of one- museum open to the public on Sun- Kathleen Murray. national Airport. Cuomo and his appointee at the Port statistics show that approximately eight seat ride service on the Raritan Valley days from 2 to 4 p.m. Henry Westfield’s zoning law says prop- In doing so, the 20th district law- Authority have called for increasing million women in the United States are Line. The coalition guest speaker will Phillips, of Phillips Milk of Mag- erty owners do not have to mitigate makers who represent Elizabeth, New York airport workers wages to living with heart disease today. be Tom Morgan, senior director for nesia, purchased the property in under an acre, Ms. Feder said, whereas which is home to part of Newark $10.10 as well. It’s time for Gov. Some important facts about heart rail service planning with NJ Transit, 1867 from the Crane family, the Cranford’s zoning law is under 400 Airport, called on Governor Chris Christie and his appointee at the Port disease and women: who will be hosting a briefing on the founding family of Cranford, and feet. Christie and the deputy executive di- Authority to stand up for working While 1 in 31 American women die start of one-seat ride service on the had the house built by Andrew The ordinance would have mu- rector of the Port Authority of New families and demand the same for from breast cancer each year, in con- Raritan Valley Line. Jackson Downing. nicipalities “go above and beyond York and New Jersey to get on board Newark Airport workers,” Asm. trast, one in three die of heart disease. The coalition will report on its “They [Cranford Historic Preser- the minimum one acre,” Ms. Feder with New York’s plan to raise wages Cryan said. 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Broad Streets? 2. A receptacle for the bones or ashes Editor’s Note: The following letter has a curb and a bunch of rocks that of the dead was sent to Westfield Mayor Andrew need to be stepped on to feed the 3. A section of a hospital that special- izes in the treatment of bone and spinal Winter Takes Its Toll on Patience Skibitsky and copied to this newspa- machine or one needs to attempt to cord diseases per. reach across all of this. It would have 4. The skull with crossbones The sequence of snowstorms, one after another, feed the parking machine. ***** made sense to pour a two- or three- SOREMA takes its toll on the patience of residents, commuters, Slipping and falling is a main hazard everywhere. Hi Mr. Mayor, foot path to the machine or set them 1. A mass of carpels in a single flower schools and public works — everyone. The cold Be careful. My office is near the corner of Elm closer to the black top. Again, it is an 2. An infection causing pernicious clot- weather and ice just adds to the irritation. The Growling with discontent is natural — “Why and East Broad Streets, which I would accident or a fall just waiting to hap- ting of blood assume is about the busiest foot-traf- pen. 3. Gout in the hand snowstorms have been of several varieties - bliz- hasn’t our road been plowed?” “Why does the plow fic intersection in town. Finally, the least bit of snow covers 4. The passage or velosity of red blood zards, sleet, ice, heavy wet snow and fluffy powder. push the snow in front of my driveway that I just For years now, the four corners of the space numbers and renders them cells KERATIN Fortunately, we’ve not experienced significant loss shoveled?” that intersection do not get shoveled unreadable in the pay stations. I re- 1. An astringent or repellent of power as has been experienced in other places There’s no place left to push the snow — but the by the private sector or the town, but cently parked in Summit and they 2. An albuminous substance forming such as Pennsylvania. snow is now ice and it can’t be pushed if workers rather seem to get a trail created by all had a small little post with the space the principal matter of hair and nails the foot traffic. number mounted on the post, elimi- 3. An orange vegetable pigment Our friends from Florida send friendly reminders tried to do so. I don’t understand why the town nating this problem. 4. The hard outer shell of the thoracic of how sunny it is there. We agree, getting up each We’ve had about 12 inches of snow in the last week would not shovel this intersection There is a huge opportunity to im- region of an insect, such as with an ant or morning and scraping snow and ice from the car to or two without warming weather to melt it. Just how from both a safety point of view and prove all of the situations above with beetle start our day is getting a little tiresome. Staying much is that? from the angle of helping promote what would appear to be a minimal ASSOT commerce in town. amount of management effort, money 1. A war horse bundled up in cold weather clothing is a must. In one square mile, hmm... Given that one square 2. Utter dismay; astonishment Navigating snow and ice mounds, and slippery walk- mile equals 27,878,400 square foot; 12 inches of Another category of complaint is or time. 3. To infatuate that the town does not shovel a path to I would welcome a reply, if at least 4. A parasitic worm such as the tape- ways, is a hazard. snow is equivalent to about one inch of water; water any of the meter pay stations, which to ease my daily frustration with all At least we know how to cope better than those in weighs about 62.4 pounds per cubic foot; Yikes! is also not very safe or convenient. of the above. If you are not familiar See more letters on page 5 Atlanta where they suffered paralysis for days. Does this calculate to be 68,000 tons of snow per I won’t complain about the fact with the conditions that I describe, Letters to Most warehouses in the state are out of salt to square mile? And all this just fell out of the air as a that 20 percent of the time, one ma- please park behind Baron’s, pay at chine or another is not working. But the meter, and walk to Randal’s shoe the Editor spread on the roads to diminish the ice. With the bunch of little flakes? Westfield is 6.7 square miles. I will mention the incredibly awk- store ( my office is above it) and you white film the salt leaves and the ice on municipal Is this about half-a-million tons of snow in just ward positioning of the machines will experience all the problems that Sorry Mr. Lance, parking lots, one often has difficulty determining the Westfield alone? since the lot behind Baron’s was re- I describe. I Screwed Up space number to pay the fee. At times, it’s comic. We Our friends in Buffalo console us by saying it’s a done. I cannot imagine an older per- Thanks very much. I received an e-mail from Rep. often observe people looking at the ground, scuffing way of life — “just grin and bear it” — It will be over son trying to navigate the machine Jeff Becker when it is set back from the black top, Leonard Lance on February 6 saying their feet, seeking the numerals so as to know how to before we know it. Westfield he voted against the farm bill, con- trary to what I asserted in my letter Vote Yes for Mountainside $19.5 MM (last week). Letters to the Editor I humbly apologized to him.. I had Bond Referendum on March 11th gotten my information on this from My family moved to Mountainside $19,489,629 bond issue, we will get The Star-ledger column on voting Nurses Are So Much More Than Bedside Caregivers three years ago and we have truly all the necessary renovations and records of New Jersey legislators. As a nurse I thank you for the pital. Nurses utilize the five-step nurs- gies, depression, developmental is- fallen in love with this town. We feel improvements done in a timely man- Either they got it wrong or I misread recognition you offered in your re- ing process which includes assess- sues and more. In some communities very lucky to have wonderful neigh- ner. Our schools will be much safer, it. Either way I am wrong. I don’t cent editorial. However, I must tell ment, nursing diagnosis, planning, the school nurse is the only health bors and friends, as well as, a school more efficient and the State of New know if you need to print a retraction you that nurses are so much more implementation of those plans/treat- care provider a student sees. School system full of educators and admin- Jersey will have paid for 40 percent on my behalf. Sorry I screwed up. than bedside caregivers. Nurses are ments, evaluation and outcome. nurses promote a safe learning envi- istrators that know us individually, of it! Bill Gottdenker the eyes and ears in an acute care Nurses collaborate, facilitate, iden- ronment, advocate for a non-violent, care about us and all of our concerns. Since there is no guarantee these Mountaiside setting such as a hospital. They are tify, refer, counsel, manage, teach, drug-free school, provide health I am writing this letter to implore all state funds will be available in the often the first to catch a subtle change advocate and use their professional screenings and referrals for issues my fellow residents to get out and future, we may never get this chance Lance Explains Votes that could quickly progress towards a judgment each and every day. such as a vision or a hearing deficit, Vote Yes for the upcoming school again. If the referendum fails, we will On H.R 7, H.R. 2642 bad outcome. After working for many years in review sports physicals and keep track referendum on March 11th! Our town, then be forced to absorb 100 percent Yes, nurses are responsible for fol- hospital settings with children, I am of student athletes and more. I work and it’s amazing children, deserve of the costs. The voting is taking Dear Mr. Gottdenker, lowing a physician’s orders. We are currently employed as a school nurse. with school and community resources every chance for success. Many of place on March 11, 2014. I am voting I am writing to respond personally also responsible for admission inter- I have almost 1,200 students. I pro- to promote school health. I review the great folks in this town volunteer Yes and I urge my friends and neigh- to your letter to the editor dated Feb- views, direct patient care, discharge vide care for children with type 1 immunizations for 40+ new students lots of time and energy toward mak- bors in Mountainside to do the same. ruary 6, 2014. planning (which begins as soon as diabetes, seizure disorders, asthma, from as many as 15 different coun- ing Mountainside such a great place We owe it to our children, to our I voted in favor of H.R. 7 because admission), patient and family teach- hearing loss, vision problems, can- tries each year and map out an immu- to live. But the structure of our school community and to ourselves. it is consistent with my long-stand- ing for care after they leave the hos- cer, severe and life threatening aller- nization timeline for them. buildings have deteriorated and are Christine Zagami ing views that taxpayer funds should Here in New Jersey we are lucky to in dire need of repairs and updates. Mountainside not be used to subsidize public health have school nurses in each of our By voting Yes to approve the care plans that include abortion cov- Reader Raises Obamacare Job public schools. Nationwide school erage. I believe a large majority of budget cuts and an increasing num- Post Offices Expected to Improve residents in New Jersey’s 7th Con- Concerns to Congressman Holt ber of students with serious medical gressional District share in this view. This letter was sent to Rep. Rush it differently in that the employer needs has left many schools across Local Newspaper Delivery You incorrectly point out my sup- port for an amendment to H.R. 7; I Holt and copied to the newspaper. mandate will reduce the demand for the country with secretaries and lunch A new directive from the U.S. of seasoned postmasters brought in a ***** workers because of the added cost. aides to figure out insulin doses, sei- did not vote for any amendments to Postal Service headquarters to mail lot of new people who were not fa- H.R. 7. Congressman Holt: I have previ- I question if less workers are ben- zure care and more. processing plants and local post of- miliar with our mail and the new ously warned you regarding the po- eficial to our country in general. We I love what I do. I hope your read- Additionally, you mentioned my fices is expected to improve newspa- recruits felt they needed to adhere to support for H.R. 2642. That is inac- tential loss of employment due to also see that we are getting closer and ers know that we do so much more per delivery, The National Newspa- USPS policy to direct more mail to Obamacare. Recently two articles closer to the single payer system than just “making a patients hospital curate. I voted against H.R. 2642, per Association said [February 7th]. plants — even when that is superflu- also known as the Farm Bill. have appeared in the media (NBC which you support with the CBO stay as comfortable as possible” as An internal operating policy in- ous for our local mail. Finally, the and Yahoo) supporting my conten- indicating that between 2016 and you wrote. tends to stop local post offices from ogre of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance Leonard Lance (R-7th) tion that jobs will suffer. 2024 some 6 million to 7 million There is a saying among nurses; be unnecessarily sending five-digit con- that fell upon USPS thanks to the Member of Congress. In particular these two articles came employment-based health coverages kind to nurses, we keep doctors from tainers of newspaper mail to mail 2006 Congress has made a lot of Snow Removal Must out by the CBO that some 2.3 million will disappear. accidentally killing you. processing plants. The directive tells otherwise very sensible postal offi- will not have their jobs or will work In addition, some 2 million fewer Ardis DeCamp local postmasters that newspapers cials fear they will be sanctioned un- Consider Many Issues fewer hours. This is in part because people this year will receive medical Scotch Plains already prepared for local delivery less they do everything exactly by the Mr. Arena’s comments (Westfield they simply do not want or have to employer based coverage. The CBO Union County Freeholders should be held at the local post of- book. So we decided what we needed Council article last week) regarding work. This outcome I could never also indicated that the budget deficit Elizabeth, New Jersey fices or sent to other area post offices to do was make sure ‘the book’ was snow removal overlooked some im- have envisioned and perhaps it would will fall between 2014 and 2015 as (908) 527-4200 through operating “hubs” many rather written correctly,” Mr. Heath said. portant points prevalent to residents. open the avenue for the unemployed you indicated but after that will rise Al Faella, Mgr. [email protected] than slowing delivery by sending “Direct” containers include five- While I can appreciate the long for some of these jobs. steadily through the rest of decade. Chris Hudak, chair them along for processing at distant, digit, carrier-route, or M5D (merged hours of plowing and difficult cir- For those lower income individu- I look forward to your comments. [email protected] merged plants. five-digit and carrier-route), the cumstances of this past storm, when als this may be detrimental in that it Albert Muller Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. “Transporting these containers of policy explains. the plows are racing down the street would adversely affect their income. Scotch Plains (908) 527-4419 direct five-digit local newspapers to The directive has been distributed [email protected] (and not stopping for red lights) faster However the CBO director explained upstream processing center(s) only to all USPS area vice-presidents, over then necessary, snow, debris and brine to have the processing center dis- the signature of USPS Vice-Presi- gets thrown onto sidewalks and prop- patch them back to the AOs (associ- dent of Operations David E. Will- erty. This results in destroying the ate offices) results in unnecessary iams and Delivery and Post Office sidewalks and the soil quality. In ad- transportation and handling costs and Operations Vice-President Edward E. dition, storm sewers get covered pre- can lead to service delays,” the direc- Phelan, Jr. It defines the containers venting melting snow to be dispersed. tive stated. covered for the local holdout as five- More importantly, there are two The new statement resulted from digit, carrier route or Merged 5D- safety issues to be considered. If ac- requests by NNA to USPS and meet- Carrier Route containers. cess to homes is blocked, no emer- ings with the postmaster general and A copy of the policy directive is gency vehicles can get to his senior staff to address chronic and available to NNA members at homeowners. In a Westchester com- serious newspaper delivery problems. www.nnaweb.org. munity, a volunteer group has formed “We are heartened that the Postal National Newspaper Association to dig out access to the elderly or Service has explicitly stated this infirmed, many of whom don’t have policy so we can avoid confusion in Where Were Snow the means to hire a snow removal local post offices,” NNA President Plows In Westfield? resources. Robert Williams Jr. said. “When we The other safety issue is school met with Postmaster General Patrick In Westfield we pay incredibly high crossings. When they are not made Donahoe and his management team, taxes (mine are about $28k) and we accessible, children have to walk in fixing the delivery delays coming can’t even get a plow to remove the the street. Since the Board of Educa- from unnecessary transportation of snow. I have also checked with friends tion has vehicles to clear immediate our mail was our top priority. We are in other parts of Westfield and they access to schools, safe access to school pleased that the Postal Service ad- too say they have not seen a plow. It crossings should be considered as dressed the problem.” stopped snowing about 8:30 this well. Max Heath, NNA Postal Commit- morning. It’s now lunch time and no signs of a plow anywhere. Ralph Steinhart tee chairman, said an outbreak of Westfield delivery delays from unnecessarily You can’t go to work, but I’m sure they still want us to fork out the big transported newspaper containers Deadlines stemmed from a combination of bucks to pay taxes for what? There is no answer when you call the Public General News - Friday 4pm sources. Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm “First, a lot of processing plants Works Department to see when relief will come. Maybe the relief will only Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm that used to handle our mail closed Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm down, resulting in new directives for come when the rain and traffic re- Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm moves the snow! transportation in the field. That con- For more information, see Joni Sweetwood fused a lot of postmasters about where www.goleader.com/help mail should go. Second, retirements Westfield A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 13, 2014 Page 5 Had There Been Sochi Measures In We Owe to Our Children to Pass Benghazi, Stevens Might be Alive Letters to the Editor Mountainside Bond Referendum Security for the people attending the the Olympics. The planes are approxi- I am a 64-year-old retiree who has the educational viability of Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia is vi- mately two hours away from Sochi. Mountainside Residents Need To lived in Mountainside for almost eight Beechwood School and Deerfield tally important. Agents of the Federal Bureau of Inves- years. I love living in an efficiently- School for the foreseeable future. But security for the personnel of the tigation have been stationed at Sochi. managed community where people None of the improvements can be American diplomatic post in Benghazi, All well and good, but where were Vote Yes on March 11th Libya was also vitally important! American military and other defenses for I am writing regarding the upcom- years than 100 percent with a perma- really care about each other. On considered “fluff.” The district needs President Obama called Russian Presi- our diplomatic post in Benghazi? ing school referendum vote on March nent tax base increase? March 11, Mountainside residents to replace leaky roofs, replace a balky dent Putin to offer to help with security at Both the United States Senate Com- 11. I have lived in Mountainside for I am hopeful that the residents will will have an opportunity to demon- boiler in Deerfield, replace broken Sochi. There have been “exploratory dis- mittee on Homeland Security and Gov- five-and-a-half years. A large draw to understand the criticality of our situ- strate how much we are willing to do single-pane windows with modern cussions” among officials to use high- ernment Affairs in its bipartisan report living in Mountainside is that it’s ation. We must invest in our schools for our youngest residents, those who energy-efficient ones, renovate bath- tech American security equipment. entitled “Flashing Red” of December such a great place to raise a family; to – for our children, for our teachers, look to us for support and guidance, rooms that are considered unusable These have included discussions be- 30,2012 and the United States Select as we are asked to approve a by many children, replace doors that tween Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Intelligence Committee in its bipartisan continue this we need to take care of and for our town’s appeal to future our schools in a responsible manner. homeowners. Let’s do this in a finan- $19,489,629 bond issue to provide don’t lock, and install security sys- General Martin Dempsey and his Rus- report of January 15, 2014 found that much-needed renovation and im- tems among other things. sian counterpart involving electronic there had been no military or other prepa- Our schools desperately need sig- cially responsible way - take advan- equipment developed by the United States ration to defend the post even though nificant repairs. Children deserve to tage of the state’s School Facility provements at the school district’s Borough residents should be quite to detect improvised explosive devices there was a well known growing terrorist learn in buildings that are not plagued Aid. Please vote Yes on March 11. two buildings. pleased that we are able to provide (IEDs) in Iraq and Afghanistan and to threat to the post! by drafts, leaks, falling ceilings, and The improvements to be financed this enhanced environment for our Beth Alder will enhance the security, safety and kids at a price that reflects a 40 per- detect and scramble signals from a radio Finding Number 5 of the Committee inadequate heating. They shouldn’t Mountainside or cell phone to set off explosive devices. on Homeland Security: “The Department be hesitant to use the bathrooms dur- health of the students attending the cent discount. The State of New Jer- United States Navy Rear Admiral John of State did not take adequate measures ing the day. Parents need to be confi- Mountainside Schools schools, and will provide operational sey has approved these plans to re- Kirby said, “Air and naval assets, to to mitigate the facilities significant vul- dent that all practicable safety mea- savings in the form of reduced en- ceive a 40 percent debt service sub- include two Navy ships in the Black Sea, nerabilities in this high-threat environ- Provides Voter Info ergy and maintenance costs. Most sidy for the life of the bond issue. In will be available if requested for all man- ment.” sures are in place. Mountainside schools currently don’t meet those Dear Mountainside Families: With our importantly, this project will ensure other words, if we vote to approve the ner of contingencies in support of and in Finding Number 6 of the Committee: bond issuance, we will only be re- consultation with the Russian govern- “The Department of State did not ad- standards. upcoming referendum vote just around April 14th, 21st to Be ment.” The United States Department of equately support security requests from There are major facility and safety the corner (March 11th) it is important sponsible for 60 percent of the cost of Defense has now deployed two warships its own security personnel in Benghazi.” changes that absolutely need to be that everyone who can vote does vote School Days In MS the principal and interest on the bonds. to the Black Sea to help with security for Finding Number 7 of the Committee: (including children 18 or older whose We regularly pay our fair share of made. Administration needs to actu- primary residence is Mountainside). This is a reminder that school is closed the Olympics. “….the Department of State did not con- ally fix critical areas rather than con- on Friday, February 14th and Monday, taxes to the state and now we have a C-17 transport planes are on standby at clude the facility in Benghazi should be [See www.ucnj.org] tinually band-aid them – which was Registering to vote if you or any other February 17th for Presidents’ Weekend. chance to recoup some of that money American bases in Germany in the event closer or temporarily shut down. That As you know, we have used six snow in the form of state assistance on that Americans need to be evacuated from was a grievous mistake.” only feasible for so long. The Board Mountainside resident you know is not of Education understands action must yet registered. days so far this year which is two more these wonderful projects for the kids. Finding Number 7 of the Select Com- than the allotted four days that have been We owe our children the best pos- Thank You Westfield mittee on Intelligence: “There were no be taken, and they will make the Absentee ballots if you or any other necessary changes. Mountainside resident will not be in town built into the school calendar. As a result, sible chance to learn and succeed. I U.S. military resources in position to April 14TH and April 21ST will be rein- Republican Committee intervene in short order to Benghazi to The majority of repairs will hap- on March 11th. don’t have any children in the Important Deadlines: stated as school days in accordance with Mountainside schools. I never have, I would like to express my thanks and help defend the Temporary Mission Fa- pen one way or another. Because of the Board of Education approved 2013- appreciation to the Westfield Town Re- cility and its Annex on September 11 and Voter Registration Form: (Deadline and I never will, and yet I recognize the severity of the schools’ condi- February 18th). 2014 school year calendar. Any addi- publican Committee, which honored me September 12,2012.” tions, the Board of Ed can pass waiv- tional snow days used will be deducted my responsibility to the Mountainside at its reception last May for my service on The two committees thus found no Absentee Ballot Application: By 8 p.m. ers to raise our taxes to pay for those on Election Day (March 11th); seven from spring recess. Also, please be aware student community. I also recognize the Westfield Town Council. preparations for evacuation of personnel that our calendar differs slightly from that the value of my home depends to While the Committee honored me for if there had been terrorist attack! repairs if needed. But there’s a better days before the election if requested by way: the citizens of Mountainside mail (March 4th); by 3 p.m. on the day Berkeley Heights with regard to make-up a large degree on the reputation of the my five years of service on the Council, Had there been such measures and days. For Governor Livingston students, schools. I will be voting “yes” on the committee honored Gerald Glasser preparations perhaps Ambassador Chris can take advantage of the funding before the election if requested in person opportunity currently available from (March 10th). the dates that Berkeley Heights will rein- March 11, and I urge every resident for his lifetime of service to Westfield. Stevens, Foreign Service Information state as school days are April 14th and Among his civic activities, Mr. Glasser Management Officer Sean Smith, former the state so that we can minimize the Please find the Voter Registration form of the borough to do the same for our was a founding member of the local char- Navy Seal Glen Anthony Doherty, and financial impact on the taxpayers. and Absentee Ballot attached. April 15th. kids and for ourselves. ity, Imagine, which provides grief sup- former Navy Seal Tyrone S. Woods would Wouldn’t we prefer to pay 60 percent Nancy Lubarsky, Ed.D Nancy Lubarsky, CSA Bill Gottdenker port for children who have lost a parent or be at Sochi this very moment! for the repairs over the course of 20 Mountainside Schools Mountainside Board of Education Mountainside sibling. Maimonides said that the highest Stephen Schoeman form of charity is that which enhances the Westfield life of the recipient, and Imagine is cer- tainly that type of charity. When the Committee held its recep- Thanks for Supporting tion last May, I was pleased to have the opportunity to congratulate Mr. Glasser Garwood Toy Drive for his service to Westfield. At that time, On behalf of St. Joseph’s Social Ser- I had no way of knowing that Mr. Glasser vices Center, Sister Jacinta Fernandes, would be with us for only a few weeks and the children of Elizabeth, the longer. Garwood Knights of Columbus would Kenneth L. MacRitchie like to thank everyone for their donations Red Bank to our annual Toy Drive. Our thanks to the following people for all their help and New Jersey Should support. The members of The Church of St. Anne’s Rosary Society and their presi- Overhaul Drug Policy dent, Christine Guerriero; The Eastman New Jersey is in strong need of drug Management Group of Livingston Part- law reform and Senator Nicholas Scutari ners, Michael and Peter Schofel, espe- SHOP (D-22nd, Linden) is taking the right step cially Catherine Mooney who arranged by introducing legislation to legalize collection boxes in five of their locations marijuana for adults over 21 in the Gar- including toy collections from her co den State. workers at The Eastman Management I understand 21 may be an appealing Group; the many tenants in their building number for a legal recreational marijuana and from the Mt. Pleasant Elementary School in Livingston teacher Lauren SMART age, being the same legal age as alcohol. But the fact is the 21 drinking age has Nikirk, who again coordinated along with been a major failure of U.S. social policy her fifth grade students collections from that has served only to complicate the the students, teachers, parents, and staff. lives of citizens we otherwise consider to Ms. Mooney’s efforts resulted in two be responsible adults. The drinking age carload of toys being donated. DO GOOD should be set no higher than 16 years of Each year family members take turns age to remove the forbidden fruit aspect waiting in line overnight in inclement A FUNDRAISING SHOPPING EVENT and encourage responsible consumption weather for the toy distribution the fol- from the start. lowing morning. Your generosity is It is time for a total overhaul of drug greatly appreciated, especially during the policy. Not only should marijuana be current economy. 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ShovlinMattress.com LORDANDTAYLOR.COM Always Free Shipping on online orders over $99 Lord & Taylor at Westfield, 609 North Avenue, Westfield, NJ. All events subject to change or cancellation. Page 6 Thursday, February 13, 2014 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield Library to Salute POLICE BLOTTER ‘Fearless Female Flyers’ WESTFIELD — The Westfield four New York bridges. Undaunted Memorial Library, located at 550 East by male skepticism, they were de- Westfield Colonia, a passenger in the vehicle, Broad Street, will present a program termined to show that anything that Tuesday, February 4, a Garwood resi- was arrested on an active warrant out of entitled “Nobody Owns the Sky: Four men could do, they could do better. dent reported a burglary and theft from Clark. She posted bail and was released. Fearless Female Flyers” on Wednes- Inexplicably, these women’s aston- her unlocked motor vehicle while it Mountainside day, February 19, at 7 p.m. ishing accomplishments have been was parked on the 200 block of East Tuesday, February 4, Tony Velasquez, Historian Carol Simon Levin will largely forgotten. South Avenue between 10:30 and 10:40 24, of Elizabeth was arrested for driv- bring to life the colorful stories of the Ms. Levin is a youth services a.m. that day. The theft involved items ing with a suspended license after a early female flyers. Before Amelia librarian with a background in the valued at $50. motor vehicle stop on Route 22. He was Earhart’s famous exploits, female fly- history of technology and women’s Tuesday, February 4, Sarah processed and released at the scene. history. Last summer she spoke at Sarimanolis, 25, of Hillside was arrested Tuesday, February 4, Joseph ers had already proven that aviatrixes during a traffic stop on Central Avenue were every bit as brave and daring as the library about Emily Roebling Deangelis, 61, of Lavallette was ar- near Grove Street on an outstanding rested for driving with a suspended their male counterparts. and her part in the building of the Rahway traffic warrant for $350. She Brooklyn Bridge. license after a motor vehicle stop on Flying in flimsy wood and can- was transported to police headquarters, Route 22. He was processed and re- vas biplanes, Harriet Quimby, This program will be free and processed and released on her own re- leased. open to the public, but interested HEALTHY AND HAPPY...For her Girl Scout Gold Award project, Kathleen Katherine Stinson, Bessie Coleman McCutcheon taught elementary-school students at Joseph Battin School No. 4 in cognizance by the Rahway Municipal Tuesday, February 4, Marinely C. and Elinor Smith awed and thrilled persons must register for this event. Elizabeth about making healthy food choices, for which she prepared a bilingual Court with a court date pending. MonRoy, 41, of Plainfield was arrested people on the ground — executing To register, visit the library’s cookbook and presented a classroom lesson. Kathleen is pictured behind the Thursday, February 6, police officers on an active ACS warrant and an active audacious acrobatic aerial maneu- website, wmlnj.org, and click on students at center, while their teacher, Miss Jourdain, is pictured at right. responded to the Plainfield Police De- ATS warrant after being picked up at vers, soloing across the English the Online Calendar, or call (908) partment for a prisoner pickup. Upon the Branchburg Police Department. He Channel, setting records, barn- 789-4090, extension 0. their arrival they placed Khady D. Jean, was transported to police headquarters storming and buzzing beneath all Library hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9 Kathleen McCutcheon Has 21, of Plainfield under arrest on active and processed. p.m., Monday through Thursday; warrants from Westfield totaling $763. Thursday, February 6, Jorge A. Service League Posts 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Jean was transported to Westfield po- Carrillo-Solares, 38, of Elizabeth was Saturday; and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sun- Earned Gold Award Status lice headquarters, processed and held arrested for driving with a suspended Sale, Gift Drawing day. For more information on li- WESTFIELD — Kathleen options, Kathleen developed a in lieu of bail. license after a motor vehicle stop on SCOTCH PLAINS — The brary programs and services, call McCutcheon, a member of Girl Scout PowerPoint presentation on the five Sunday, February 9, Thomas Macken, Route 22. He was processed and re- Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service (908) 789-4090, visit wmlnj.org and Troop No. 40099 and a senior at food groups. She addressed portion 20, of Scotch Plains was arrested pur- leased at the scene. League’s thrift shop, located at 1741 sign up for the monthly e-newslet- Westfield High School, recently control by giving each child his or her suant to a motor vehicle stop on Osborn Friday, February 7, police responded East Second Street in Scotch Plains, ter, “Library Loop,” or stop by the earned her Girl Scout Gold Award — own plate with the food groups drawn Avenue near Downer Street on charges to Sheffield Avenue on the report of a currently is holding a special solid red library for a copy of its award- the highest award achievable in Girl out on it and a Ziploc bag with various of possession of less than 50 grams of missing motor vehicle. According to half-price sale through Saturday, Feb- size cutouts. She asked the children to suspected marijuana and possession of police, the victim stated he parked his winning, quarterly newsletter, Scouting. She is the daughter of Jim drug paraphernalia. He was transported ruary 15. Solid red items, except those “Take Note.” and Maureen McCutcheon. show her which size cutout they should vehicle, described as a 1998 tan Honda to police headquarters, processed and Accord, in the lot on Sheffield Avenue in the case and windows, are half- For her project, Kathleen inspired eat for each food group. At the end of released on his own recognizance with price. A Valentine’s Day gift drawing, the presentation, she handed out the at approximately 1 p.m. and when he Floraphile Club Plans elementary-school children in Eliza- a mandatory court date. returned at 2 p.m. the vehicle was miss- one adult and one child, will be held beth to make healthy food choices. cookbooks and asked the children to Sunday, February 9, Manuel ing. The victim stated the vehicle was on February 15 at 12:30 p.m. Indi- February 18 Meeting She wrote and translated a bilingual look at a recipe. As a class, they went McFadden, 48, of Bayonne was ar- locked and an anti-theft device was on viduals must be present to win. WESTFIELD — The Floraphile cookbook and presented an age-ap- through the ingredients and the chil- rested on an outstanding Westfield war- the steering wheel, police said. Thrift shop hours are Tuesday, Garden Club of Cranford will meet propriate lesson to the children about dren showed her which food group rant for $750 after being turned over by Saturday, February 8, a resident of Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to on Tuesday, February 18, at noon at healthy yet good-tasting substitutes each ingredient fell into. the Somerville State Police Barracks. Deer Path reported that the front license 2:30 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, the Cranford Community Center to for the food they eat every day. Kathleen created an informational Further investigation revealed addi- plate of her motor vehicle was missing. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations are al- view the video Great Gardening In creating the cookbook, Kathleen bulletin board to display in the nurse’s tional warrants for him from Rahway, According to police, the victim was ways welcome during business hours. Tips. This video will demonstrate a researched recipes through the winter office, and her presentation and cook- in the amount of $1,500, and advised to take the remaining plate to Free parking is available on the street host of money-saving and innova- and spring of 2013, tried each one book will remain at the school for use Woodbridge, for $300. McFadden the DMV along with the police report and in the rear of the building. Visi- tive tips for growing healthier plants herself, and decided which to include in other classes. In addition, her cook- posted bail for the Westfield and to obtain a new set of plates. tors may enter the parking lot via and tackling many common garden based on taste and healthy content. She books were distributed to a pediatric Woodbridge warrants. Rahway released Sunday, February 9, Gabriella Garcia, Willow Avenue. Anyone interested problems. then translated the recipes from En- clinic nurse in Staten Island to spread him on his own recognizance. 19, of Plainfield was arrested and in learning more about the League Guests are welcome. Anyone inter- glish to Spanish, since Spanish is the the message of healthy habits in that Scotch Plains charged with possession of suspected or League membership is invited to ested in joining the Floraphile Garden predominant second language spoken community. Tuesday, February 4, a worker at a marijuana after a motor vehicle stop on call (908) 322-5420, visit Club of Cranford or seeking more at home for the students she worked Her project, which took more than Jerusalem Road business reported that Route 22. She was transported to police scotchplainsthriftshop.weebly.com 95 hours to complete, was final in sometime overnight someone removed headquarters, processed and released. information on upcoming events is with in Elizabeth, and had the transla- a metal shelving unit, valued at ap- or speak to a shop volunteer. asked to contact Mary Ellen at tion reviewed by her high-school Span- June 2013. Kathleen will be recog- Monday, February 10, Jose Cabrera, proximately $1,000, from the property. 34, of Kenilworth was arrested for driv- [email protected] or to like the ish teacher to ensure the grammar was nized for her Gold Award achieve- Tuesday, February 4, the manager of ment this spring in Westfield and ing with a suspended license and on a See it all on the Web! club on Facebook at facebook.com/ correct. Kathleen worked with a graphic a Park Avenue bank reported that some- $500 outstanding warrant out of Roselle floraphilegardenclub. The Cranford designer to lay out the cookbook, and then again at a Girl Scouts Heart of one opened a checking account with Park after a motor vehicle stop on New www.goleader.com Community Center is located at 220 had the books professionally printed. New Jersey council-wide recogni- fraudulent checks which totaled ap- Providence Road. He was transported Walnut Avenue in Cranford. To teach these children about healthy tion ceremony in June. proximately $1,800. to police headquarters, processed and Tuesday, February 4, a resident of released. Cooper Road reported that sometime during the day someone entered his Authorities Probe home by breaking a side window. Once BECAUSE IT COULD BE YOUR CHILD inside, the suspect removed an undeter- Pedestrian Fatality mined about of jewelry. WESTFIELD — Police were con- Wednesday, February 5, a resident of ducting an investigation this week White Oak Road reported that someone had food delivered to his house without into a February 2 traffic accident in his authorization after the restaurant called which a pedestrian was fatally in- WE DON’T JUST HAVE A DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN him to confirm the order before making jured. the delivery. According to police, the According to a report issued Feb- victim stated he never made the call. ruary 6 by the Westfield Police De- Wednesday, February 5, a resident of partment, Bruce and Donna Rothstein WE HAVE A WHOLE HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN Prospect Avenue reported sometime of Westfield were struck by a motor during the night someone entered her vehicle as they were crossing Pros- home by breaking the rear sliding glass pect Street at the intersection of door, and once inside, removed an un- Cowperthwaite Place at 5:56 p.m. determined amount of cash. The driver of the vehicle was iden- Thursday, February 6, a resident of tified as Jason Lutz, also of Westfield, Park Avenue reported that someone the police report stated. made approximately $700 in purchases Mrs. Rothstein, whose age was on her credit card without her authori- given in a separate publication as 63, zation. was transported to University Hospi- Thursday, February 6, a resident of tal in Newark. She died of her injuries East Second Street reported that some- on February 5. time during the night someone broke one of the windows on her house. Friday, February 7, a resident of Stout Temple Announces Avenue reported that sometime during February 20 Events the previous few days someone entered his home by breaking the rear sliding- SPRINGFIELD — Temple Beth glass door and, once inside, removed Ahm Yisrael, located at 60 Temple various items. Drive in Springfield, has announced Friday, February 7, Philippe Charles- two activities taking place on Thurs- Marc, 27, of Roselle was arrested after day, February 20. a motor vehicle violation on East Sec- Torah on Tap – Men’s Study ond Street on an outstanding $250 war- Group is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. rant issued by the Roselle Court. He No prior experience is necessary was transported to police headquarters, for this program, which will feature processed and released. the sharing of knowledge and Fanwood microbrews. There will be no charge Tuesday, February 4, Jenna Corcoran, and everyone is welcome. 27, of North Plainfield was arrested “Not to People Like Us – Domestic following a motor vehicle stop at Violence in the Jewish Home” also Martine Avenue and Saville Row on an will be presented at 7:45 p.m. Led by active warrant out of Mountainside. a panel of experts from Jewish Fam- She was processed, posted bail and ily Service of MetroWest and Rachel released. Coalition, this program is designed Thursday, February 6, LTD Hannah, 35, of Plainfield was arrested during a to alert participants to the warning field investigation on an active Fan- signs of abusive relationships so they wood warrant. He was processed and can help friends or relatives in need. released by the Fanwood Municipal The program will be free but dona- Court. tions of ShopRite or Target gift cards Sunday, February 9, Rashan Nix, 35, and/or cash or check contributions of Norristown, Pa. was charged with will be accepted. All donations will possession of suspected marijuana af- directly support client services. In- ter a motor vehicle stop at Terrill Road terested persons are asked to respond and King Street. Shafiqua Harris, 26, of to [email protected].

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GOOD TASTE...Members of the Garden Club of Westfield, Inc. and the public enjoy an evening of tasting and learning January 28 at Patricia and Paul’s Artisans of Fine Oils and Balsamics in Westfield. The Garden Club of Westfield invites all those interested in attending its events and perhaps joining the club to call (908) 226- For more information call 1-888-4AH-DOCS or visit atlantichealth.org/goryeb 8822. The next meeting of the club will be Tuesday, February 11, at noon in the Parish Community Room of St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in Westfield, featuring a program entitled “Designing for Your Backyard Garden.” A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 13, 2014 Page 7 Congregation Beth Israel Plans ‘Boardwalk’ Benefit SCOTCH PLAINS – Congrega- auctions. Sample auction items in- tion Beth Israel will hold a Board- clude theater tickets, spa services and walk Empire Fundraiser on Satur- Yankee seats behind third base. day, February 22, beginning at 7:30 “This year we’ve added new items p.m. at the synagogue. The event to our auction, so we’re expecting will be open to the community. the evening to be fun and exciting,” The synagogue’s social hall will said Debbie Friedman, Ways and be transformed into a gaming hall, Means Committee co-chairwoman complete with tables for Black Jack, for Congregation Beth Israel. Roulette, Craps, Texas Hold ‘Em Boardwalk Empire costs $54 per and boardwalk-style games. Attend- person, which includes $50 in gam- ees will have the opportunity to bid bling money. For more informa- on and win valuable prizes. tion, call the synagogue office at This event will include an open bar, (908) 889-1830. Congregation Beth wine and beer. In addition, there will Israel is located at 18 Shalom Way, be a dairy dessert buffet. The evening at the corner of Martine Avenue, in also will feature both live and silent Scotch Plains.

Home Video Studio Partners Christian Fagin and Miss Amber Singleton With L&B Printing Home Video Studio of Westfield ings. It’s called saturation market- Christian Fagin to Marry Ms. Ami Fisher and Justin Lilien is a true locally-owned business, ing, Ms. Ball said, and you choose with most of its customers coming one or more delivery routes, where from Union County. So it makes every household will get your mar- sense that they would use another keting material. While first class Miss Amber Singleton Ms. Ami Sara-Ann Fisher locally-owned business, L&B Print- stamps cost 49 cents each, the Jacqueline and Scott Fagin of ness Administration from Randolph- ing in Scotch Plains, to help get the EDDM special rate is only 16 cents. Chocowinity, N.C., formerly of Macon College in 2002. word out about their services. The EDDM service is so eco- Westfield, N.J., are pleased to an- Miss Singleton, the daughter of While HVS’ brightly wrapped nomical because the mailers don’t nounce the engagement of their son, Karen Singleton of Massena, N.Y., To Wed Justin Mark Lilien logo car is easily spotted on the need to go through the post office Christian La Croix Fagin of Alexan- is a 2003 graduate of Massena Cen- Mr. and Mrs. Joel B. Fisher of is employed as a vice-president with streets, when owner Dan Weiniger machines, and don’t need address- dria, Va., to Miss Amber Marie tral High School. She received her Fanwood have announced the en- JP Morgan Chase in Manhattan. wants to reach new customers, he ing or mailing lists. They’re also Singleton, also of Alexandria, Va. Bachelor of Science degree in Busi- gagement of their daughter, Ms. Ami The future bridegroom graduated has L&B Printing coordinate an delivered the next day, directly to Mr. Fagin is a 1998 graduate of ness Administration from SUNY Os- Sara-Ann Fisher, to Justin Mark from Ardsley High School in 1994 Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) every household on the route. Westfield High School. He received wego in 2007 and her Master of Lilien. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. and received a Bachelor of Arts campaign with the post office. L&B Printing does a lot of EDDM his Bachelor of Arts degree in Busi- Business Administration from Saint Steven B. Lilien of Ardsley, N.Y. degree in History from New York For only 16 cents postage plus business, for realtors, restaurants, Peter’s University in 2012. A 1996 graduate of Scotch Plains- University in New York in 1998. He printing costs, HVS sends a post- doctors, dentists, tradesmen like Probitas Verus Honos An August 2014 wedding is Fanwood High School, the bride- earned a Masters in Public Admin- card to every household on a cho- plumbers or electricians, and fran- planned in Lake Placid, N.Y. to-be received a Bachelor of Sci- istration degree from City Univer- sen mail route. Mr. Weiniger suc- chises serving a specific geographic ence degree in Finance and Man- sity of New York in 1999, and a cessfully uses these mailers for open area. “It’s a great program for the agement from the Wharton School Juris Doctor degree from the Ben- houses, special events and customer right businesses,” she said. L&B of the University of Pennsylvania jamin N. Cardozo School of Law in appreciation offers. “It’s effective Printing can help the customer de- Scott Seib in Philadelphia, Pa. in 2000. She New York in 2003. Mr. Lilien is and inexpensive,” Mr. Weiniger termine the best mail routes for earned a Master of Business Ad- employed as a Manager of Em- said. “It has helped me turn my their needs, and can provide graph- Plumbing & Heating Inc. ministration degree, concentrating ployee and Labor Relations at New neighbors into customers.” With ics help as well as printing. in Finance, Accounting and Mar- York University Langone Medical record crowds at his grand opening Home Video Studios provides a keting, from the New York Univer- Center in Manhattan. and other open houses, Mr. Weiniger variety of video editing and conver- Celebrating Our 31st Year sity Stern School of Business in The couple will be married in attributes the turnout to reaching sion services including transferring New York City in 2011. Ms. Fisher May of 2014. new clients through the EDDM ser- movies, slides or photos to archival vice. DVD and creating slideshows and For All Your Using EDDM expert Kristy Ball videos for events. Learn more about at L&B Printing in Scotch Plains Westfield’s Home Video Studio at Plumbing & Heating Needs One-Man Show at Library makes it easy. “I just give Kristy the http://www.homevideostudio.com/ graphic, and she helps me deter- dan. Contact Dan at (908) 301-9300 mine the routes to send it to, prints or at [email protected]. To Celebrate Paul Robeson it, and brings the mailers to the post L&B Printing has been in busi- Bathroom Renovations FANWOOD — In honor of Black Horizons Speakers Bureau of the New office,” he said. The family-owned ness for more than 40 years. They History Month, the Fanwood Me- Jersey Council for the Humanities, a business provides great customer provide a large array of printing Are Our Specialty morial Library will present the one- state partner of the National Endow- service and pricing, and also helps services including digital, offset and man play Paul Robeson, A ment for the Humanities, and by the with layout and marketing advice. large format printing, plus market- Chautauqua, featuring actor Marvin Friends of the Fanwood Memorial “Online services don’t look out for ing consulting. Learn more about Jefferson. Free and open to the pub- Library. Although there is no admis- you,” Mr. Weiniger said. “L&B L&B Printing at http:// 908-654-1818 lic, it will take place on Wednesday, sion charge, registration for this pro- Printing wants you to succeed, and lbprintinginc.com/ or by calling February 19, at 7 p.m. The library is gram is required. 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Mary Hall Bauer, 97, Local Parishioner, Our beloved mother and most ar- in Iran, and pursued their love of passed away peacefully on Wednes- King, Jr., who died in 1986, and his dent supporter, Jean Clark Plenty, bridge and ballroom dancing. Jean’s day, February 5, 2014, at Stonebridge grandson, Marc von Trapp. He is Scout Volunteer, Advocate For Animals died on February 7, 2014 at Birch commitment to family, friends and at Montgomery. survived by his son, Kevin King of Bay Village in Bar Harbor, Me., community was steadfast — values Born in Philadelphia, Chandler, Ariz.; two Mary Hall Bauer passed away at Presbyterian Church in Westfield, where she resided for the past four- she instilled in her children and her Pa., he was raised in Okla- daughters, Patricia von 97 on Wednesday, January 22, 2014, Echo Lake Country Club and Baltusrol and-a-half years. Born February 23, grandchildren. Her life was one of homa City and had lived Trapp of Waterbury Cen- with family at her side in the comfort Golf Club. Mary volunteered with the 1919, Jean spent her childhood in grace, service and decorum, gener- in Westfield, Scotch ter, Vt. and Jeannie of her home at Meadow Lakes in Girl Scouts of America and Boy Scouts West Orange, N.J., ously flavored by a quick Plains, Edison and Mesa, Colalillo of Stockton; his Hightstown. of America and was a life- graduated from West sense of humor and dry Ariz. before moving to sister, Joan King; eight Born Mary Stuart Hall long advocate for animals, Orange High School and wit. She will be pro- Stockton in 2002. grandchildren and five on July 25, 1916 in New including through her sup- received a degree in el- foundly missed. Harry graduated with a great-grandchildren. York City, she was the port of the Humane Soci- ementary education Jean is survived by her BSME from the University The funeral was held younger daughter of Hugh ety of the United States from Newark State sister, Lois Kunze, and her of Oklahoma in 1941. He Monday, February 10, and Margaret Hall. She and the Cleveland Amory Teachers College, where husband, Robert, of served three years in the from the Memorial Fu- graduated from Linden Society’s Fund for Ani- she met George Plenty, Manchester, N.J.; daugh- South Pacific as a U.S. Army neral Home, 155 South High School and worked mals. the dashing son of her ter, Barbara Repetto, and Ordinance officer. After the Avenue, Fanwood. A Fu- on Wall Street in the late Mary was preceded in math professor. She and her husband, Bruce, of war, he became a founding neral Mass followed at 1930s. death by her sister, Mar- George married in 1944 Maine; son, Donald Plenty, partner of Gayle, King, Carr Harry A. King the Immaculate Heart of In November 1939, she garet Biddar, and her and remained devoted and his wife, Jan, of & Lynch, Sales Represen- Mary Church. Interment married the love of her life, younger daughter, companions and accom- Gualala, Calif.; daughter, tatives in New York City, retiring in was at Fairview Cemetery in the late Raymond Wood Mary Hall Bauer Victoria Myers. She is sur- plished bridge partners Jean Plenty Carole Plenty, and her part- 1997. He was a longtime communicant Westfield. Bauer. Raymond, the vived by her son, Eugene, until his death in 2009. ner, Marty Lyons, of Mount of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Ro- In lieu of flowers, donations may former Chairman of the Board and of Jupiter, Fla., and her daughter, While George completed his tour Desert, Me.; grandson, Brian Repetto, man Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. be made to the First Tee of Plainfield, Chief Executive Officer of United Patricia Ruud of Auburn, Calif., as of duty with the Army, they lived in and his wife, Rocio Carrera, of Harry also was a member of the Holy c/o Plainfield Country Club, P.O. Box Counties Bancorporation and a former well as by four grandchildren and 11 several cities across the country but Brunswick, Me., and their three chil- Name Society and the Republican Party. 311, Plainfield, N.J. 07061-0311. For Director of the Federal Reserve Bank great-grandchildren. Mary will be re- returned to their New Jersey roots – dren, Cleo, Quinlan and Keaton; grand- He was an avid golfer, playing into his additional information or to express of New York, passed away in February membered most for her love and en- living in Westfield for almost six daughter, Stacy Repetto of Brooklyn, 90s, and a member of the board of condolences, please visit 2001. In remembrance of Raymond, joyment of family, her engaging per- decades. Jean taught fifth grade in N.Y.; granddaughter, Helen O’Donnell trustees at Suburban Golf Club. www.fanwoodmemorial.com. Mary helped to conceive and fund the sonality, her gift of hospitality, her the West Orange public schools and and her husband, Noah Hoskins, of He was predeceased by his be- February 13, 2014 Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade insatiable appetite for learning, her became a popular substitute teacher Dummerston, Vt.; and granddaugh- loved wife, Elizabeth “Betty” King, Home of the Performing Arts on North passion for travel and her advocacy for the Westfield School District ter, Jennifer O’Donnell, and her hus- Wood Avenue in Linden, the site of for animals. while focusing her primary energy band, Mike Euphrat, of Dummerston, free concerts, specials and dance nights Interment will be at Evergreen on raising three children and serv- Vt. in the park. Cemetery in Hillside. Donations in ing her community. She held vari- A concert by Colin Graebert will Mary and Raymond spent many Mary’s memory may be made to the ous leadership roles with the be held in the Bay Vista Room of happy years in Cranford and Westfield. Humane Society of the United States. Westfield YWCA for more than 25 the Birch Bay Inn in celebration of They were longtime members of The February 13, 2014 years and regularly volunteered for Jean Plenty’s 95 years on Sunday, the American Red Cross, Women’s February 16, at 2:30 p.m. Dona- College Club, the Westfield Day Care tions in Jean’s memory may be made Center and many PTAs. She contin- to Birch Bay Retirement Village, Westfield Area ‘Y’ to Host ued to volunteer one day each week 25 Village Inn Road, Bar Harbor, at both Overlook Hospital and The Me. 04609. Presbyterian Church in Westfield Arrangements are by Jordan- Annual Achievers Banquet until the age of 90, when she and Fernald, 1139 Main Street, Mount WESTFIELD — The Westfield years ago and matches youth with George moved to Bar Harbor. Desert. Condolences may be ex- Area “Y” will host its 16th Annual achieving African-American and Together, Jean and George en- pressed at www.jordanfernald.com. Achievers Fundraising and Recogni- other minority professionals as role joyed travel, lived for a brief period February 13, 2014 tion Banquet on Friday, March 7, models in an effort to raise the from 7 to 11 p.m. at L’Affaire Fine academic standards of young GOOD NEIGHBOR...State Farm Agent Christine Cosenza, third from right, Catering, located at 1099 people, expose stu- Fred C. Haurie, Jr., 84, Family Man; presents a grant to, pictured from left to right, Keith Hertell, Imagine Board chairman; Jill Pall, Imagine development director; Volunteer Facilitator Lucy Route 22, East, in dents to diverse career Industrial Engineer With Bell System Arbes of Springfield; Volunteer Facilitator and Imagine Intern Kellie Madden of Mountainside. options and inspire Mahwah; Imagine Leadership Council member Senator Tom Kean, Jr. and Keynote speakers for them to reach their Fred C. Haurie, Jr., 84, died on High School in Maplewood and from Volunteer Facilitator Corey Wisler of Scotch Plains, in support of Imagine peer the evening will be goals. Achievers also Friday, January 31, 2014, in Rutgers University. For 40 years, he grief support programs. Gabrielle Jordan Will- participate in commu- Brandywine at Sycamore, worked as an industrial engineer in iams, youth entrepreneur, nity service activities, Shrewsbury, N.J. the Bell System. He was a member of and Angela Meryl, pro- celebrate their history, Born in Summit, N.J., Fred grew the Redeemer Lutheran Church in State Farm Helps Families fessional stuntwoman, culture and traditions up in Maplewood, N.J. and lived in Westfield. via video presentation. and receive college Scotch Plains, N.J. for 57 years. He Family and friends are invited to a Gabrielle is a 13- prep tutoring and es- was predeceased by his loving wife visitation on Sunday, February 23, By Supporting Imagine year-old entrepreneur, say assistance. of 59 years, Betty, in June 2010. from 2 to 6 p.m. at Gray Funeral WESTFIELD — State Farm has concurrent support groups. These jewelry designer, au- The Achievers pro- Surviving Fred are his brother, Don Home, 318 East Broad Street, become a “good neighbor” to fami- sessions are designed to strengthen thor, motivational gram is funded in large Haurie of Bay Head, N.J.; his son, Westfield, N.J., where a service cel- lies in Union County and surround- the entire family. speaker and philanthro- Gabrielle J. Williams part by this annual ban- Bruce, and his wife, Lynn, of ebrating Fred’s life will be held at ing areas by supporting Imagine, Inc. “This is our second year support- pist. She launched her quet. Funds raised by the Manassas, Va.; his son, Keith, and his 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 24, Recently, Senator Tom Kean, Jr. ing Imagine, Inc. We understand the jewelry business, Jewelz of Jordan, banquet go directly to the program wife, Maura, of Fair Haven, N.J., as 2014. To offer condolences, visit joined State Farm Agent Christine challenges families face during ill- at the age of 9. At age 11, Gabrielle and scholarship, enabling youth to well as four grandchildren, Caitlin, www.grayfuneralhomes.com. Cosenza at Imagine’s office in ness or loss of a loved one, and I am received national recognition for participate for little or no cost. The Deanna, Maya and Jason. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Westfield to present a grant for $3,500. proud that State Farm can support her number-one Amazon bestsell- fee for this event is $75 per person. Fred was a dedicated husband, fa- the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 Senator Kean serves on the Leader- them during their healing process,” ing book, “The Making of a Young Journal ads also can be purchased in ther and grandfather who will be North Michigan Avenue, Fl. 17, Chi- ship Council of the organization and said Ms. Cosenza. Entrepreneur: A Kid’s Guide to De- all sizes and need to be submitted missed for his gentle nature and strong cago, IL 60601 or online at State Farm Agent Cosenza marks her Recalling why she started the or- veloping the Mind-Set for Success.” with camera ready artwork or busi- sense of humor. www.alz.org. second year supporting this group. ganization, Founder and Executive “Words of Wisdom” speaker An- ness card no later than Monday, Fred graduated from Columbia February 13, 2014 A year-round grief support cen- Director Mary Robinson said, “As gela Meryl, a former model and March 3. For advertising details, to ter located in Westfield, Imagine, adults it is our job to help children makeup artist from Willingboro, N.J., reserve a seat or to discuss other ways Inc. provides programs for chil- navigate life’s painful losses and cre- has performed stunts in films includ- of supporting the program, contact dren and teens who are coping with ate loving, supportive communities ing First Kid and Kill Bill Volume I. Janice A. Carthens at (908) 233-2700, Westfield Mental Health Specialists loss due to the death or terminal/ in which children can mourn their Her book “Stunts: The How To extension no. 227, or e-mail chronic illness of a parent or other losses in healthy ways. That is the Handbook...Secrets From An Award [email protected] or Nadya Announce Grand Opening primary caregiver. The program also work of Imagine, and we are thankful Winning Hollywood Stuntwoman,” Lawrence at (908) 456-6409 or e- supports parents and guardians in for State Farm’s support.” chronicles her experiences. mail [email protected]. Westfield Mental Health Special- by Jacquelyn Doran Cunningham, The original Black Achievers Detailed information about the an- ists is pleased to announce its grand Ph.D., a licensed psychologist program, now called Achievers, nual banquet can be found at opening. We are a psychiatrist-psy- (#5104). Dr. Doran Cunningham com- began at the Westfield Area “Y” 16 westfieldynj.org. chologist team offering psycho- pleted a child and adolescent clinical therapy, medication management and psychology internship followed by psychological testing for young chil- postdoctoral fellowship in forensic Reeves-Reed Arboretum dren through adults. psychology and child abuse. She cur- Psychiatric services are provided rently provides psychotherapy to treat by Michael Cunningham, MD, a issues including anxiety disorders, To Hold Maple Sugar Fest medical doctor with two board certi- depression, parental divorce and SUMMIT — The Annual Maple Arboretum’s partners at Investors Sav- fications. As a psychiatrist certified trauma and abuse. Additionally, Dr. Sugar Fest, entitled “How Sweet It ings Bank, the Maple Sugar Fest will by the American Board of Psychiatry Doran Cunningham is a Nationally Is!,” will take place on Sunday, Feb- be free to all Arboretum members. and Neurology, Dr. Cunningham is Certified School Psychologist who ruary 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Admission for non-members will be knowledgeable about emotional well- conducts comprehensive, research- Reeves-Reed Arboretum, located at $5 per person or $20 per family. For being and related medications. As an based psychoeducational evaluations 165 Hobart Avenue in Summit. The more information about “How Sweet internist certified by the American to assess learning difficulties in chil- snow date is Sunday, March 2. It Is!” and other events and workshops Board of Internal Medicine, he is dren and adolescents. During this family-friendly inter- at Reeves-Reed Arboretum, visit knowledgeable about physical ill- Westfield Mental Health Special- active festival, participants will have reeves-reedarboretum.org or call (908) nesses and medications. Dr. ists is conveniently located on the an opportunity to enjoy a brisk win- 273-8787, extension no. 1515. The Cunningham is uniquely trained to second floor of 547 East Broad Street, HOW SWEET, INDEED!...Visitors enjoy learning all about turning tree sap into ter afternoon outdoors at the Arbore- Arboretum has extended special help patients tease apart which symp- directly across from the Westfield maple syrup during last year’s Annual Maple Sugar Fest at the Reeves-Reed tum learning the steps involved in thanks to Whole Foods Market of toms are from physical issues, men- Memorial Library. Please visit our Arboretum. This year’s program will take place on Sunday, February 23, from turning tree sap into delicious maple Millburn-Union for its continued sup- tal health issues or side effects of website at westfieldmentalhealth.com 1 to 4 p.m. The snow date is the following Sunday, March 2. The Arboretum is syrup. There will be tapping and cook- port of the annual Maple Sugar Fest. current medications. His areas of ex- or call us at (908) 264-2454 to let us located at 165 Hobart Avenue in Summit. ing demonstrations, a scavenger hunt, Celebrating more than 40 years as pertise include adult ADHD, bipolar know how we can help you today. games and taste tests. a historic public garden and educa- disorders, geriatric psychiatry, repro- Paid Bulletin Board Jackie Kondel, the Arboretum’s tion resource, Reeves-Reed Arbore- ductive psychiatry and treatment re- goleader.com/express director of Children’s Education, tum seeks to engage, educate and sistant depression. along with Environmental Educator enrich the public through horticul- Psychological services are provided Gray Funeral Homes Lisa Martin, head up the team of ture and environmental education and Arboretum staff and volunteers. the care and utilization of the gardens Since 1897 Since this will be an outdoor event, and estate. Open seven days a week Junior Woman’s Club Gala attendees are advised to wear boots from dawn until dusk, the Arboretum and dress according to the weather. is listed on both the National and Thanks to underwriting by the New Jersey State Historic Registers. March 8 to Benefit Imagine WESTFIELD — The Junior Westfield.” Those unable to attend Woman’s Club of Westfield will hold but who wish to make a donation are its “Imagine a World” gala and invited to follow the ticket link above. fundraiser on Saturday, March 8, at the Anyone wishing to donate an item Our Deepest Thanks to Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch for auction may e-mail Plains. This event will benefit Imagine, [email protected]. For more A Center For Coping With Loss. information, contact the Junior Everyone For Your Located in Westfield and founded Woman’s Club of Westfield at Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in in 2011, Imagine provides free, year- [email protected] or (908) 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. round grief support for 180 children 723-6759. Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the and adults annually in Union County personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or Sympathy and Support and beyond. Through peer support College Club to Focus cremation. groups, Imagine serves hundreds of youth and adults every year. One of On Caregiver Role Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home This Past Week. 500 grief-support organizations world- FANWOOD — The College Club 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. wide, Imagine is only the fourth year- of Fanwood-Scotch Plains will present Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 round grief support center to open in a program entitled “Empowering William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. JK the state of New Jersey. For more Caregivers” on Monday, February 24, NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 information, visit imaginenj.org. at 7:45 p.m. at The Chelsea, located at (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 The evening will begin at 7 p.m. 295 South Avenue in Fanwood. Donna would have been with cocktails, followed by dinner and Club member Tish Isack, who is dancing. Ultimate Entertainment will director of Professional and Support John-Michael “J.M.” Jones extremely touched. provide musical entertainment. There Services and a licensed medical social N.J. Lic. #4869 also will be an open bar and buffet worker, will be the guest speaker. This Director dinner; silent and live auction and a goal of this program will be to help 50/50. Cocktail attire is requested. caregivers navigate the maze of ser- www.grayfuneralhomes.com Bruce and Matt Rothstein To purchase tickets for the gala, vices that are available and could be of visit brownpapertickets.com and assistance. Refreshments will be search “Junior Woman’s Club of served at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 13, 2014 Page 9 Honor Roll Terrill Middle School — Marking Period 1

Sixth Grade Silvana Schifano, Grace Schiller, Elisabeth Manette, Brent Mankin, Jared Mann, Adam Mayerson, High Honor Roll Rachel Schoss, Gwendolyn Sleat, Robert McGuinness, Alexa Caraid McGovern, Briana Nicole Agwu, Connor Alchus, Madilynne Slifer, Bridget Smith, Melnitsky, Ethan Melville, Paris McGowan, Katie McQuaid, Kelly Sydney Blacker, Josephine Blundo, Meghan Taylor, Amanda Toupence, Mercurio, Nicolas Merkel, Zachary Mehorter, Sara Miller, Lauren Catherine Buren, Josephine Cerino, Christopher Vinci, Kaitlyn Walsh, Meyers, Muna Mohammed, Matthew Mochnal, Reagan Mooney, Erika Kristen Chan, Antoinette Chango, Ryan Widman, Lexa Winigrad, Tara Monroy, Nicole Muenzen, Jude Muskus, Dhvanil Nanshah, Divya Kaitlyn Cheung, Daniel Coyle, Wolman, Christopher Womelsdorf, Musano, Niyah Nathaniel, Caroline Narayanan, Nina Paradiso, Felicia Jacquelyn Coyne, Carina Delcore, Kelly Zimmerman Nguyen, Laura Pansulla, Jack Paradiso, Niva Patel, Madison Sarah Dill, Sophie Drapkin, Seventh Grade Pedersen, Taylor Phifer-Fitch, An- Postlewait, Molly Pritchett, Cara Sambhavi Dwivedi, Mason Glod, High Honor Roll thony Porter, Lauren Power, Hannah Raderman, Megan Richmond, Tho- William Huang, Amanda Jaffe, Eliza- Katherine Agnello, Angela Pritzker, Ryan Puri, Jonathan Ramos, mas Rogers, Katherine Schug, beth Kern, Maya Kessler, Cara Arvizzigno, Katyana Avila, Aubrey Anvik Reddy, Justin Rizzi, Timothy Veronica Sendao, Matthew Shih, Leegan, Martha Lewand, Joseph Bagdonas, Hannah Bard, Julia Roden, Emma Rogers, Martin Megan Small, Leedar Sneor, LIFE SAVING TECHNIQUES…Westfield High School senior Caitlyn Tierney, pictured in rear of photo, gave back to her intermediate school by sharing Marta, Clara Masback, James Barnes, Garrett Boozer, Alexandra Rogoff, Allan Romero, William Victoria Tian, Kevin Tong, Chris- important life-saving skills this winter. The former lifeguard, who is CPR/First McNichol, Harrison Mills, Sophie Borik, Drew Burfeindt, Michael Root, Molly Ryan, Abigail tine Vilarino, Ashley Vincent, Ryan Aid certified, Caitlyn came to Roosevelt Intermediate School and taught CPR to Pritchett, Isha Rai, David Rogers, Cao, Rachella Carlino, Gianni Caro Saperstein, Katherine Scott, Chris- Vincent, Nicole Vuono, Alexandra all the eighth grade health classes. After the demonstrations, students were able Henry Saltzman, Julia Sassoon, Maria Esposito, Giancarlo Castro, Michael topher Sekiya, Shalini Shah, Everest Vuono, Victoria Wilkins, Karl to practice their new skill using a “Re-susci-Annie” manikin. 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Stu- search Paper; Joshua Axelrod, Frank Declan Byrne, Alanis Card, Jonathan Verga, Olivia Welham, Isaac Wong, Madeline Bord, Caitlin Bourke, Gaglias, Nora Going, Samantha dents actively learned about the orga- Besson and Ryan Kalkstein as Pre- Chaillet, James Cirillo, Che Dashiell, Katie Zhuang, Brandon Boyarsky, Gina Bratti, Graifer, Kyle Greco, Sam Grodberg, nization and structure of the United miere First Year Delegates; and Eric Anina Dashiell, John Deitch, Neema Honor Roll Zachary Breit, Rachel Breit, Maggie Jake Guensch, Nicholas Heath, Nations while debating and discuss- Calvo, Gali Zaborowski, Kayla Enayati, Allison Fitzgerald, Colin Zidan Abdella, Cameron Adams, Broders, David Budiansky, Emily Hill, William Holloway, Deja ing topics ranging from global terror- Brady, Justin Greenman, Max Lusk, Fitzgerald, Jennifer Fleck, Justin Hamza Ali, Nicole Alvarez, Alexa Francesca Carlino, Alexis Holmes, Steven Holmes, Jordan ism to poverty. 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By J.B. RAYMOND Area YMCA in Perth Amboy. It’s a 86-84, to WHS in the tournament. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times rematch of last year’s state Public A Westfield is a senior-heavy team, Everyone at the Wallace Pool for final, which WHS won 91-79. and Caroline Baldwin, Sarah Cronin Monday’s North 2 Group 4 semifinal “We figured (Hillsborough coach and Erika Daniel didn’t disappoint in between No. 1 Westfield and No. 4 Todd Sudol) would mix things up a their final home meet. But there were Hillsborough knew one thing: little,” said WHS coach Jeff Knight, many youngsters who delivered big- Hillsborough was going to win most who improved to 64-0 since adding time. Freshman Emily Oster had a of the races. And the Raiders didn’t the girls coaching duties prior to the fifth (200 free), a fourth (100 back in disappoint, winning eight out of the 2011 season. “He’s got some real a Top 15 List 1:02.84) and anchored 11 events. studs – Julieyanna Parker, Lindsay a key third-place 200 free relay. Fresh- But the Raiders only outscored Temple and Megan Bull. We just tried man Shannon Pyle added a fifth in the WHS in five events. When you’re at to counter what we thought he’d do. fly and a fourth in the breaststroke. this level of the state swimming cham- Our girls swam well.” Sophomore Caroline Basil added a pionships, it’s all about d-e-p-t-h, and Parker won the 200 free and 100 third in the IM and a second in the WHS had plenty of it on Monday. butterfly, Temple took the 500 free backstroke. And classmate Gwyn With the 89-81 victory, WHS ad- and 100 backstroke, and Bull cap- Devin scored seconds in the 50 free vanced to Thursday night’s sectional tured the 200 individual medley and and 100 butterfly. final (weather permitting) against No. 100 breaststroke, pretty much as ex- “I’m mostly a sprinter and a 3 (and tournament top-seed) pected. They were all standouts for butterflyer,” Devin said. “But I’ve David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Hunterdon Central at the Raritan Bay Hillsborough last year, which lost, CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 GOOD ON DEFENSE AS WELL AS OFFENSE...Blue Devil juniors Jackie Knapp, No. 2, and Lil Scott, No. 20, were tight on defense and productive on offense against Rahway. Scott scored 19 points to break the 1,000-point plateau. SCOTT BREAKS 1,000 POINTS, KNAPP GETS 7 ASSISTS Blue Devils Trample Indians In Girls Basketball, 60-20

By DAVID B. CORBIN when the Westfield High School girls relaxed for the remainder of the game. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times basketball team went on to trample “I really didn’t think about it up Blue Devil junior Lillian Scott may Rahway, 60-20, in Westfield on Feb- until this game. I knew going in but I or may not have known how many ruary 4. really wasn’t worried about it too points she needed to break 1,000 Scott needed 18 points to reach much. I wanted to make sure it was career points; however, the ever in- 1,000 and she hit numbers 18 and 19 normal. I didn’t want to treat it differ- creasing chatter from the boys in the when she swished a set shot with 2:08 ent than any other game, like freak stands must have given her a resound- remaining in the second quarter to myself out. I tired to play regular. ing clue as she approached that magic give the Blue Devils a 44-7 lead. They [fans] were nice. It was a good number late in the second quarter After a ceremony, she took a seat and CONTINUED ON PAGE 13

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ENDURING THE 500-FREESTYLE...Blue Devil Sarah Cronin swims the 500-freestyle in Lane 4 against the Hillsborough Raiders at Wallace Pool in the North Jersey sectional semifinals on February 10.. CAPPELLO GRABS CRUCIAL WIN; BIRCH, BUSCH WIN Cougars Edge No. Highlands By Wrestling Criteria, 31-31

By DAVID B. CORBIN and the other was to 138-lb Gavin Pat Gorman said. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Murray, who entered the match with The first bout of the evening came Criteria decision put the Cranford a 29-0 record and a top-8 ranking in at 160-lbs, and Cougar Corey Birch High School wrestling team over the the state. bumped up to face Jack Castiglia and top in a wild match with Northern “Injury defaults and forfeits! They came out on top, 4-1, after recording Highlands, which ended in a 31-31 forfeited to Gavin and he was going a double-leg takedown and a rever- draw in Cranford on February 7. to pin that kid. What I told the guys sal. Niko Cappello bumped up a Each team won seven bouts and before the match, ‘this is going to be weight class to square off with Bran- the 13-6 Highlanders recorded two as close as it gets and we need bonus don Latierno, who entered the bout pins to Cranford’s one, but forfeits, points. Whatever we can get and don’t with a 25-3 record, one of seven disqualifications and defaults in a give any up.’ I didn’t think it was Highlanders with 20+ wins. Criteria count as pins also and the 15- going to be 31-31 but within a couple Cappello recorded a low double- 4 Cougars received two forfeits to of points depending on who is going leg takedown in the first period and boost their total to three. to get the bonus points. That’s what added an escape and another One of the forfeits was to heavy- these type of matches come down to. takedown in the second period. weight Jon ElKhoury, whose pos- That extra takedown or not getting “I looked online to see who I might sible opponent had a 1-16 record, taken down,” Cougar Head Coach CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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He walked in from Day 1 and at times has been our best Way Back Machine defenseman.” Denver was ranked No. 4 in the country last year and has been a par- Visits November 1960 ticipant in two of the last three NCAA Final Fours. By BRUCE JOHNSON IN PASSING Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Vince Marvosa (’55) passed away Feb. 3 at the age of 76. “Coke” was a Once upon a time there was a TV (wingback). Talk about a talented (1,094), Mike Venezia (1,079) and Russ lifelong resident of Westfield and owned program called “The Rocky and backfield! And the line was loaded too, (Boo) Bowers (1,002). King, Felter and VM Electric, which his sons Jimmy and Bullwinkle Show.” It was technically with Johnson and Ed (Dee Dee) Strond Bowers each accomplished it in three John took over in 2003 when he retired. “Rocky and Friends” for two years and at end, Bass and Jim Norris at tackle, years, and also in the era before the 3- “Coke” was a member of the Westfield “The Bullwinkle Show” for the rest of co-captains Piscopo and Hagy at guard point arc, which both Felter and Bowers School Boosters and coached little the 1959-64 run. and Bob Vanbenscoten at center. would’ve taken full advantage of. league for several years. He was the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times PUTTING OUT THE EFFORT...Blue Devil Erika Daniel finished second in the It was an animated variety show, They were called the Dynamos and THIS AND THAT varsity shortstop in 1954 (split time 100-butterfly with a time of 59.74. featuring Rocket J. Squirrel, Bullwinkle they went 4-0, beating Roosevelt, 30- Seniors Gabby Stravach and Matt with Dale Grosvenor) and ’55. the Moose, and including segments 0, Livingston, 39-0, South Plainfield, Luppino captured state championships Ralph Kiner, a Hall of Fame slugger with Russian spys – Boris Badenov 40-7 and Linden, 13-7. at Saturday’s Group 4 indoor track and baseball announcer for over 50 and Natasha Fatale – along with Dudley The Dynamos had to rally to win the championships in Toms River. Stravach years with the New York Mets, died Blue Devils Dunk Hillsborough Do-Right, a Canadian Mounted Po- finale and finish unbeaten. After Lin- ran to victories in the 1,600 and 3,200 Feb. 6. He was 91. “Kiner’s Korner” liceman who constantly battled the evil den scored on the game’s opening play, to power the girls team to fourth place, was can’t-miss TV, especially if you CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Snidley Whiplash, Fractured Fairy Beane returned a punt for a second- while Luppino captured the 1,600 and loved Kiner’s interesting use of words, been doing a lot of breaststroke this 68-56 lead. Tales, Captain Peter (Wrongway) quarter touchdown. Then late in the was second in the 3,200 as the boys or his getting names mixed up. He once year, because Amy (West) was in- With Baldwin having her two indi- Peachfuzz, and Peabody’s Improbable game, after a Beane touchdown had finished fifth. called himself Ralph Korner, and Tim jured. Wherever they need me, I’ll vidual races, Temple easily won the History. been called back by a penalty, Beane Junior Sebastian Rojas rolled a 699 McCarver was Tim McArthur. But the swim.” backstroke. But WHS had Basil, se- My favorite part of the show was Mr. connected with Strond for the game- series Saturday as the bowling team guy dated Elizabeth Taylor and Janet A 1-2 in the 50 free by Baldwin and nior Audrey Bangs and Oster finish Peabody and his “boy,” Sherman. They winning touchdown. finished second to Linden at the North Leigh, so he must’ve been doing some- Devin provided WHS with its first 2-3-4, so won the event 9-7. will be featured in a full-length ani- If you have an old photo – from 2 Group 4 sectional at Linden Lanes. thing right. lead at 32-30. The Devils would never The lead was 77-63 with two events mated film this fall titled “Mr. Peabody Little League, PAL football or wres- The District 11 championships will WAY BACK MACHINE trail again. But in a meet this close, and Sherman.” Mr. Peabody was a talk- tling, Roosevelt or Edison Junior High be held at WHS on Feb. 21-22. The The 1960 Edison Junior High ninth left. A 1-2 in the breaststroke gave ing dog, and he and his “boy” Sherman or high school, varsity or junior varsity Blue Devils, who won the team title every place is critical. Every fourth Hillsborough some hope, as Westfield grade football team went 4-0 and fea- would go on weekly trips in the Way – that you’d like to share in the Way last winter, have three returning cham- tured quite a few future WHS stars. place instead of a fifth is a two-point led 83-73 going into the final relay Back Machine to different times in Back Machine, just scan it and e-mail pions – Nick Kalimtzis, Matt Barber Front row (from left): Jim Witzal, Char- swing. Every winning relay is an and just needed to finish second to history. it, with names of all those in the pic- and Nick Velez. Also in the highly ley Matino, Don Glassey, Harry Beane, eight-point swing over a second place win/advance. They got 2-3. The Way Back Machine seemed like ture, to me at [email protected]. We’ll competitive field are Cranford, Scotch Joe Hagy, Nick Piscopo, Jim relay. That situation was not lost on “We just wanted to have 82 points a perfect name for a weekly or month get it in as space allows. Plains-Fanwood, Kenilworth, Rahway, MacFarlane, Jim O’Neil, Mike Clarke, the Westfield kids. going into the last relay,” Knight said. item in the Devil’s Den – an old photo, BASKETBALL UPDATE Linden, Elizabeth and Shabazz. Coach Bob Brunton; second row: coach Stan “My times were OK but I’ve done Notes: WHS will put its five-year with all the names, and a little historic Junior Lillian Scott became the fourth Glen Kurz’s Devils also won in 2009. Ziobro, Louis Porchetta, Bob Degen, better,” said Devin, who clocked 24.85 69-meet unbeaten streak (68-0-1), perspective from different times and WHS girl to reach 1,000 career points LACROSSE UPDATE Tom Hannis, Chuck Henderson, Ron and 1:01.26 on Monday. “I went 24.69 stretching back to the end of the 2010 teams in Westfield’s athletic past. last week against Rahway. She joins Denver lacrosse coach Bill Tierney, Novello, Fred Bass, Jack Comer, Steve in state finals last year and I’ve been season, on the line tonight against Recently, while searching for the Erin Miller (1,580), Krissy Jeremiah via insidelacrosse.com, tossed a bou- Hoppin, Ken Brix, coach Bob Diedrick; 58.75 in the fly. It’s a little tough, Hunterdon Central. The school record something about the Blue Devil mas- (1,169) and Liz McKeon (1,017). Class- quet to WHS coach Pat Tuohy when he third row: K. Koppenhoefer, D. doing the 50 and the fly with no boys is 74 consecutive wins, from 1984- cot in the1960 Leader archives, I came mate Jackie Knapp will be soon be- was discussing star freshman Mackey, Charlie Hely, Bob meet in between. But times aren’t as 90. … This is the 28th year since the across a photo of Edison Junior High’s come the fifth member of “Club 1,000.” defenseman Christian Burgdorf (’13): Vanbenscoten, Jay Isbrecht, Emory important as places in these meets. team tournament format was started undefeated ninth grade football team. One stat that jumped out of the box “He’s the quintessential poster boy Johnson, Doug Carver, Jim Norris, You do what you have to for the in 1987, and Westfield’s girls have It seems like a perfect starting point. score from the Rahway game was the of ‘early/late’ recruiting. He commit- Anthony Sepe; back row: Mark Rowe, team.” been in 25 sectional finals, missing Talk about some great names from 10 blocked shots by sophomore Rachel ted at the end of his sophomore year Charley Widmer, Ed Thorne, John With a two-point lead after the but- out in 1991, ’92 and ’93. … WHS has the past – Jay Isbrecht, Leroy Gallman, Mattessich. No school records are kept and we thought there was good poten- Clements, Leroy Gallman, Ed (Dee terfly, Baldwin, fellow senior Allie also been in 21 of the 27 state finals Harry Beane, Jim O’Neil, Nick for blocks, but 10 is a hard number to tial. He grew a few inches, thinned out, Dee) Strond McBrearty and junior Courtney Day over that period. Piscopo, Joe Hagy, Steve Hoppin, Doug top. The girls picked up a nice 59-49 went 1-3-4 in the 100 free, upping the If the WHS boys beat Scotch Plains Carver, Charlie Widmer, Charles Hely, win at Union, with sophomore Olivia lead to 51-43. in Tuesday’s semifinal, they will also Charley Matino, Ed Thorne, Haldene Luzzi helping in the scoring effort with Leading 58-52 after the 500, be swimming for the sectional title Talieferro, Emory (Sonny) Johnson, 15 points. Freshman Hannah Liddy Westfield put down the hammer in Thursday at Perth Amboy, against the Fred Bass, Ken Brix, and others, in- added back-to-back double figure the 200 free relay. Baldwin-Devin- cluding future Blue Devil mascot Don games, including a 12-points, 8-re- winner of the Bridgewater- Glassey. bounds, 5-steals effort in Saturday’s Day-Cronin won in 1:39.43. Seniors Hillsborough semifinal. … WHS’s Looking over the names, there didn’t 55-44 win over SP-F. Overlooked in all Lauren Schmeider, Julie boys have swum for the sectional appear to be a quarterback. But a quick the hysteria about Scott’s 1,000th point Diamantopolous and Daniel gave the championship every year since 1987. email to Thorne, aka Faithful Reader was the girls picking up the 400th vic- lead to Oster, who brought it home They’ve been in the title meet 16 Ed from Pembroke, Mass., got this tory in the program’s modern era (1973- third in 1:44.49 and the Devils had a times. response: “That was the last year that present). Given all the underclass tal- Les Zorge coached the high school, so ent currently on the team, and unbeaten we were using the single wing, same as teams on the jayvee, freshman and the varsity.” eighth grade levels, it shouldn’t take The starting backfield included long for coach Joe Marino and Co. to Isbrecht (tailback), Gallman (fullback), reach No. 500. Glassey (blocking back, ahead of fu- There are also four boys in “Club Happy ture WHS fullback O’Neil) and Beane 1,000” – Bob King (1,329), Bob Felter Valentine’s Day

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Blue Devils Trample Indians in Hoops, 60-20 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 system for how close I was getting,” happy for her,” Knapp said. she’s going to do it, we wanted her in Scott said. “It feels good! A little bit Knapp had five assists in the quar- front of all her fans at her home relieved to get it off my shoulder.” ter, which played a role in two 3- court,” Knapp said. Scott had 11 of her points in the pointers from Scott and two 3-point- “Jackie, my whole career, helped first quarter and junior Jackie Knapp ers by freshman Hannah Liddy, who me out. I don’t think I would be assisted her in eight of those points. finished with 10 points and four re- where I am today without her, and I “Lil is one of those people who bounds. Knapp, who is also nearing can’t wait for the next couple of games doesn’t want to know. She’s very mod- the 1,000-point mark, finished with when Jackie gets hers. She’s coming est about it. She really didn’t know seven assists, three steals and eight in a few weeks,” Scott said. how many she needed. She wanted to points before taking a seat early in the Senior Carly Friedman, who con- win first of all. It was kind of obvious third quarter. tributed three points and a pair of when the guys [boys basketball team “This is her game. I wanted her to steals, led the team with six rebounds in the stands] started counting down. I do it, I wanted her to do it! We don’t and three blocked shots. Amelia Mon- could see it in her eyes. I am really have many home games left, and if tes pulled five rebounds and finished with 10 points, and Olivia Luzzi had five rebounds, two assists and eight points. Sophomore guard Tolu Omole led the 8-6 Indians with six points. Shanique Jacobs put in five points and Ashley Spinks netted four points. After the Blue Devils overwhelmed the Indians, 29-7, in the first quarter, they added a 15-0 run in the second quarter, beginning with Scott sinking David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times a lay-up, getting fouled and sinking TAKING MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS...Raider senior Katie Harper, No. 12, dominated the second quarter with the free throw, and ending with her seven of her 15 points and added several steals and strong defensive play in the second half against the Blue Devils. magic shot, followed by a well-de- served pause in the action. After the hugs and photos, Liddy and Luzzi KNAPP 16 PTs, SCOTT 15; HARPER 15, DWUMFOUR 19 RB sank 2-pointers then the Indians got their only three points of the quarter, making the score 48-10 at the half. Knapp put in a pair of lay-ups early Lady Blue Devils Hold Back in the third quarter and took a seat. Luzzi rolled in four points and Liddy David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times added two, while Spinks hit for two to GETTING THE MAGIC NUMBER...Blue Devil Lil Scott, top – No. 20, drives to end the quarter with a 58-12 score. Raider Cagers’ Surge, 55-44 the basket en route to getting her 1,000th career point on February 4. After the The impressive victory was a very game against Rayway, Westfield Director of Athletics Sandy Mamary places By DAVID B. CORBIN crash the boards and jump up and trouble in that half. Scott’s name on the 1,000 Point Club Banner. welcome feeling, since the Blue Dev- ils recently suffered their first loss of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times grab those rebounds. We had the speed “Amani got into foul trouble, so I the season at the hands of Jonathan Team records meant nothing in a and quickness and I happened to come knew I had to take care of the ball and Dayton then followed with a loss to rivalry game between the Scotch with a lot of them. Our girls did a step up because Amani wasn’t there,” New Providence. Plains-Fanwood High School girls great job of boxing out against the Harper said. “I think we tried to use our losses as basketball team and the Westfield giants,” Knapp said. Raider junior forward Tabitha learning opportunities rather than let- Blue Devils, and the outcome was up Senior captain Katie Harper played Dwumfour (3 points) was amazing ting them get us down. Both teams in the air until the final minute when an influential role in keeping the 6- under the boards with 19 rebounds, are good teams. We were able to junior Lil Scott was fouled four times, 13 Raiders constantly on the tail of another factor that kept the game rebound,” Scott said. went to the line and sunk all eight free the Blue Devils. With the Blue Devils very close for the remainder of the “We did have two very tough losses. throws to give the 18-2 Blue Devils a leading 12-3 after the first quarter, game. We played hard. This is a momentum 55-44 victory in Scotch Plains on Harper scored seven of her team- “Tabby played really hard. She did builder to go into a tough game against February 8. leading 15 points in the second quar- what she had to do. She’s taller than Union on Thursday [February 6]. It’s Scott finished with 15 points and ter that ended with Westfield leading all the other girls and really stepped nice to get this win under our belt. It added six assists, five rebounds and a only 22-20 at the half. up today,” Harper said. gives us confidence. A lot of kids got steal. Junior guard Jackie Knapp led Harper (5 rebounds) was also The Blue Devils were clinging to a in the game and got experience. We the Blue Devils with 16 points and hands-on in the second half and fin- 32-29 lead, but sophomore Hannah had a little bit of a fall, and now we are managed to get herself in to position ished with six steals, several that she Liddy came on very strong, scoring rebounding and getting back up to grab eight rebounds, while dishing converted to lay-ups. Raider Amani seven of her 12 points in the fourth there,” Knapp said. out five assists. Williams, who finished with seven quarter, and also finished with eight “Our big girls took them out of the Rahway 7 3 2 8 20 points, four assists, four steals and rebounds and five steals. Westfield 29 19 10 2 60 paint, so as guards, we were able to five rebounds, ran into a bit of foul CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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PUBLICATION Blue Devils Hold Back Raiders’ Surge, 55-44 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 “Hannah is a very good player. six rebounds, several tipped shots and first quarter. They had all their shots She’s very athletic. She is good for two points, and Amelia Montes had going in and we didn’t really come us, getting rebounds. We are always four points and six rebounds. Raider out with enough energy. We didn’t confident when she goes in. Another Micaiah Battle had 10 points, Kara put our heads down. We stepped it up. benefit of having Hannah in, not that Foley had six points and five rebounds, We played our game. It was a team she is just good in the paint, but she and Caroline Babis banged a 3- effort. Our entire team came together. can hit the outside shot, so it’s a triple pointer. We wore them down. We did every- threat. I think that is another reason “Scotch Plains, no matter what their thing coach told us and the outcome why we are having a successful sea- record is, its a rivalry. I don’t think was good for us,” Knapp said. son,” Scott said. there will ever be a game where we According to Scott, the emotional Still the Raiders would not go away, can come out here and take it easy, victory over Union did not cause a but time was not on their side and the because they are always going to come mental letdown in the game against need to foul was necessary, but Scott out and try to beat Westfield,” Scott the Raiders. was deadly at the line. The Raiders said. “Our team is pretty good at com- did, however, have trouble at the line “It’s just the rivalry between us and ing back after victories. We knew in the second half, hitting 7-for-16. Westfield. You never give up. This is how important this game was, espe- “I think this was definitely one of my last Westfield game that I know cially for county seeding. We also the better games we’ve played, the of. We didn’t give up and we weren’t knew that Scotch Plains was going way we came out and did the little really down by that much,” Harper to be good. Union was a nice vic- things wee needed to. But we need to said. tory, but it was time to put that definitely work on our foul shots,” On February 6, the Blue Devils had behind us and focus on the game Harper said. a serious showdown with the 16-3 ahead,” Scott said. Blue Devil Olivia Luzzi finished Union Farmers but prevailed, 59-49. Westfield 12 10 10 23 55 with six points, Carly Friedman had “We were down like 12-0 in the Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 3 17 9 15 44

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times HANGING ON FOR CONTROL...Cougar Nike Cappello, right, controlled Northern Highlander Brendan Latierno in the third period of his 170-lb bout to grab a 5-2 victory. Cougars Edge Northern Highlands Matmen CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 wrestle and I knew he might have his team likes to choose the top posi- At 120-lbs, Cougar Chris Scorese been the kid. I was trying to stay low tion as he clamped Mike Pastor sev- pinned Hassan Khokhar in 39 sec- and trying not to tie up, because I was eral times in a cradle to seize a 16-1, onds with a half nelson then Dave bumping up and the kid was heavy. I tech fall in 6:00 at 220-lbs. Busch punished Jake Paparozzi with tried to keep forward to get a shot on After ElKhoury received his for- three takedowns, an escape and a him, and I got lucky to get those feit, Highlander Alfonse DeMaria nearfall to claim a 10-1 majority de- sweeps going. The sweeps were a used the top position and the cradle to cision at 126-lbs. change off of the doubles,” Cappello grab a 7-2 decision over Anthony “Every period he got a takedown said. Capece at 106-lbs then Jared Ibelli then he went after back points as soon With a 5-2 lead, Cappello managed also used the cradle to earn a 12-4 as he could,” Coach Gorman said. to control Latierno throughout the majority decision over Tom Highlander Shane Sosinsky used a third period to gain the crucial vic- DiGiovanni at 113-lbs to give the barrel roll reversal and a two-point tory. Highlanders an 18-15 lead. nearfall to edge Brian McGovern, 4- “I thought I was going to have “They chose top a lot. They went 2, at 132-lbs then Murray’s win by trouble holding him down, because for the cradle every time. When you forfeit put the Cougars on top, 31-21, he was heavier and he escaped on me pin kids a lot with the cradle, that’s with two bouts remaining. twice. I just tried to keep leverage where you should be. We knew after Highlander Andrew Somple re- with that arm. I got that arm bar in and the second match, this was what their corded a 12-4 major decision over that was it,” Cappello said. move was. We had to defend against Andrew Tompkins at 145-lbs then “Niko has been wrestling tough it and just get back to our feet,” Coach Sean Kelly pinned Paul Castillo with kids all season. We have been using Gorman said. a headlock in 1:21 at 152-lbs to knot Courtesy of Rob Berwick for The Westfield Leader and The Times HISTORY OF TALENTED MATMEN...A fine turnout of Raider Alumni wrestling stars witnessed a very exciting match him at [1]60 and [1]70, because that’s the team score and set up the Criteria between the Raiders and the Blue Devils at the “Pin Cancer” Alumni wrestling match in Scotch Plains on January 31. how good he is. He was an All-Ameri- Raider Matmen Sink decision. can down at Virginia Beach this sum- Columbia Cougars “Even the tough ones that we lost, mer as a freshman. It’s good to have this is the part of the season where we a kid like that, who you can move The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High have to take this and use it as motiva- “Our success is evidenced in our results.” around. He’s very strong. I’m sure School wrestling team sunk the Co- tion. This lets us know where we are that they thought that they were go- lumbia Cougars, 73-3, on February and what we need to work on,” Coach 8. Matt Olin (106-lbs), Jasmar Michael Scott, Manager ing to knock Niko off with that kid. Gorman said. We had other plans,” Coach Gorman Philippe (113), Owen Martin (120), JT Beirne (126), Brian Lapham (145), BOUT SEQUENCE: said. 160: — Birch (C) d Castiglia, 4-1 Congratulations Agents of the Month! The Highlanders gave the Cougars Dom Natale (152) and Mike 170: — Cappello (C) d Latierno, 5-2 a hint of their specialty move at 182- Henderson (285) all received forfeits. 182: — Hurwitt (N) p Kiame, 1:01 lbs when Tyler Hurwitt pinned Chris Tom Cunningham (132) pinned 195: — Ballas (C) d Hamrah, 6-3 Josh Pierre in 3:30. Jeff Lieblich (138) 220: — Cosgriff (N) tf Pastor 16-1, 6:00 Kiame with a cradle in 1:01 to knot Hwt: — ElKhoury (C) won forfeit the team score. pinned Andrew Hernandez-Ford in 106: — DeMaria (N) d Capece, 7-2 Cougar Nick Ballas recorded a pair 2:45. George Ramos (160) decisioned 113: — Ibelli (N) md DiGiovanni 12-4 of takedowns and a pair of escapes to Kiambu Jones, 8-3. Jaylen Bryant 120: — Scorese (C) p Khokhar :39 (170) pinned Emanuel Jackson in 30 126: — Busch (C) md Paparozzi, 10-1 beat Tom Hamrah, 6-3, at 195-lbs 132: — Sosinsky (N) d McGovern 4-2 then Highlander Tom Cosgriff im- seconds. Matt Ridge (182) pinned 138: — Murray (C) won forfeit proved to 24-6 and demonstrated why Cyriacus Ibezim in 5:44 Dan Van 145: — Somple (N) md Tompkins 12-4 brunt (195) claimed a 12-4 majority 152: — Kelly (N) p Castillo 1:21 decision over Evander Jackson. Experience, Frank D. 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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times VERY GOOD INTENTIONS...Raider Alyssa Riporti, with her father Jerry on HEADING TO GEORGETOWN...Cougar three-sport athlete John Oblachinski, DEFINITELY HEADING SOUTH...Blue Devil Matt Luppino, left, plans to the left, signs a letter of intent to play Division I soccer at Lehigh University in flanked by his mother Carol and brother Brian on the left and father John on the remain a Blue Devil when he competes in cross-country at Duke University in Bethlehem, Pa. next fall, while Mike Walsh, with his father Kevin on the right, right, has signed to play Division I football at Georgetown University in Wash- Durham, N.C. in the fall. Alex Morgan will play soccer for the University of signs to play Division I soccer at Radford University in Virginia. Pictured behind ington D.C. in the fall. Pictured, left to right, in the back row are: Director of Central Florida in Orlando. Pictured, left to right, back row; are: Westfield High are: Raiders Head girls Coach Kevin Ewing, left, and boys Head Coach Tom Athletics Darren Torsone and Oblachinski’s coaches Ryan Huber (basketball), School Principal Peter Renwick, Cross-country coach Chris Tafelski, boys soccer Breznitsky. Erik Rosenmeier (football) and Dennis McCaffrey (baseball). coach Eric Shaw and Director of Athletics Sandy Mamary. WF’s Stravach, Luppino Win Lady Cougars Bounce BUSCH, TOMPKINS KEY WINS; BIRCH HANGS TOUGH Bishop Ahr, 46-37 At Group 4 Track Sectionals Defense seized the driver’s seat in The Westfield High School girls Senior Matt Luppino took top hon- the fourth quarter for the Cranford Cougar Matmen Hold Back placed fourth at the North Jersey, ors in the 1,660 with a time of 4:27.97. High School girls basketball team in Section 2, Group 4 championships at Luppino also finished second in the a 46-37 victory over Bishop Ahr in the Bennett Center in Toms River on 3,200 at 9:45.77 and Matt Russo fin- Edison on February 8. The 10-9 Cou- February 8, while the Blue Devil boys ished sixth at 9:55.12. Will Chandler gars, who trailed 14-9 after the first Wildcats in Sectionals, 30-28 placed fifth in their section. The Lady placed fifth in the 800 at 2:01.23. quarter, kept chipping away then lim- Blue Devils had a total of 35, behind Peter Foltz and Nick ited 10-8 Bishop Ahr to just two points in the fourth quarter. Prepared By DAVID B. CORBIN made several takedown attempts, al- half nelson. Arendas scored a rever- Ridge at 78, Columbia at 73 and Carayannopoulos placed 5-6 in the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Franklin at 44. pole vault with heights of 11 feet. Erin Meixner sank two 3-pointers though unsuccessful, on Angelo sal in the second period, but Scorese and led the Cougars with 14 points, Two matches in a row came down Dishmey but did get a two-point tilt escaped and added a single-leg wrap- Senior Gabby Stravach won the The Raider girls placed seventh in to the final bout within a four-day 1,600 meters with a time of 5:13.2 their Group 3 sectional with a total of while Lindsey Pace netted 12 points, in the second period and added an around takedown. In the third, Scorese Cerys MacLelland hit 11, Bela Speer span and the Cranford High School escape and a takedown in the third to took a 10-2 lead with another and Erica Fischer finished third at 11. Dariana DeVore at 7.77 and Am- wrestling team managed to pull both 5:22.1. Stravach also crossed first in ber Simmons at 7.88 placed 5-6 in the sank six and Kerry Wischusen had three. claim the decision. At 195-lbs, Wild- takedown, but Arendas avoided the of them out of the fire, ending with a cat Rafael Medrano received a forfeit the 3,200 at 11:41.35 and Fischer 55-meter dash. The Lady Raiders also Cranford 8 13 16 9 46 major decision with an escape at the 30-28 victory over Becton/ then Dylan Lewin improved to 23-7 buzzer. finished fifth at 12:01.75. Hannah placed second in the 4x400 at 4:17.12. Bishop Ahr 14 11 10 2 37 Wallington in the first round of the Hawkins tied for third in the high when he recorded a 9-1 majority de- Cougar Dave Busch went to town North Jersey, Section 2, Group 2 tour- cision over Mike Pastor to make the at 126-lbs with a single-leg trip jump with a height of 4’8". Natalie nament in Cranford on February 10. Marcotullio finished fifth in the 800 team score, 16-3. takedown on Andrew Quintana and The 17-4 Cougars had just nipped The Cougars missed out on a bo- added three more takedowns and an with a time of 2:20.7. Brooke Northern Highlands, 31-31, winning Scheaffer, Sophie Goldschmidt, Jenna nus point in the final seconds of the escape to seize a 9-3 victory. Through- by Criteria on February 7 and were 285-lb bout when Deion Sanchez out his bout, Busch kept working for Helfand and Marcotullio placed sixth quite aware of the talent the Becton in the 4x400 at 4:11.16. received a penalty point and an es- the two-on-one tilt in an effort to gain Wildcats, now 14-6, brought to the cape to drop an 8-2 decision to Cou- additional points. table. gar Jon ElKhoury. At 106-lbs, Wild- Brian McGovern gave the Cougars Westfield Gets Second Bonus points were a must by either cat Phil Ruiz improved to 25-7 when their first team lead of the evening At Sectional Bowling team and it appeared early on that the he recorded two escapes and a five- when he recorded seven takedowns, Wildcats were going to get the lion’s point shoulder roll-to-back move to a two-point nearfall and an escape The Westfield High School bowl- share, while the Cougars missed out ing team placed second with a total defeat Anthony Capece. then topped it off with a three-point twice on bonus points in the early Freshman Tom DiGiovanni ignited cradle to claim a 20-5 tech fall in 5:57 of 2,805 behind Linden at 2,867 at stages. However what did go in the the North Jersey, Section 2, Group a string of six Cougar victories by over Joe Pierantoni at 132-lbs to make Cougars’ favor was several stellar earning an 11-3 majority decision the score, 21-19. At 138-lbs, Cougar 4 Tournament at Jersey Lanes in individual efforts at key times. Linden on February 7. Blue Devil over Mike Cabrera at 113-lbs. junior Gavin Murray upped his ca- But first with the match beginning DiGiovanni began the bout with a reer win record to 97 when he pinned Sebastian Rojas rolled the second- at the 170-lb class, the Wildcats pre- highest series with a 699. single-leg trip takedown, followed Chris Meo in 46 seconds with an arm sented one of their top wrestlers with with an offensive spin takedown then bar/half nelson. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Nathan Bueno, stepping onto the mats Raiders placed fourth in their Group added an escape and three more One of the most impressive bouts with a 28-2 record to face Chris takedowns in the third period. of the evening arrived at 145-lbs when 3 sectional with a total of 2,704 and Kiame. Bueno took Kiame to the mat the Cranford Cougars took fourth GAME WINNER AND ICING...Raider junior John Bruckman, No. 19, scored At 120-lbs, Chris Scorese began Cougar Andrew Tompkins squared the game-winning and insurance goals in a 4-2 victory over the A.L. Johnson and pinned him in 1:00 using a tight with a quick dart single-leg takedown off with Rafal Kolodziel, who stepped in the Group 2 sectional with a total waist/half nelson. of 2,892. Crusaders on Senior Night at the Rock in Dunellen on February 9. See SPF/A.L. on Jon Arendas then added three on the mat with a 19-7 record. Johnson ice hockey story on page 16 At 182-lbs, Cougar Nick Ballas points with a stretch hammerlock/ CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 Page 16 Thursday, February 13, 2014 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Raider Senior Icemen Ice Johnson, 4-2, on Senior Night The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High ing out of the penalty box all night, School ice hockey team, led by its and drew another one with just over seniors, overcame 1-0 and 2-1 defi- two minutes left in the contest. Senior cits to defeat the Johnson Crusaders defensemen Stephen Deduck and on Senior Night, on February 9 at the Kurtis Wisniewski were up to the task Rock in Dunellen. After an emotional until the Crusaders pulled their goalie, pre-game ceremony honoring nine, giving them a two-man advantage. 4-year players and their parents, the Then it was senior goalie, Alex senior Raiders showed a lot of heart Montagna’s turn, making several and fight against a gritty Johnson game-saving stops in the final minute team. to cement the victory. Senior captain Tyler Hardgrove was The Raiders had Governor a force right from the start with his Livingston on their schedule on Tues- high energy play, but it was junior day and visit Bayonne tomorrow,

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times John Bruckman, who scored the go- February 14. With a win against GL, COUGAR ATHLETES OF THE WEEK...Jenna Ellenbacher, a senior on the ahead goal in the third period, off a the Raiders should face Johnson again David B. Corbin (February 2008) for The Westfield Leader and The Times winter track team, recently won her second consecutive 400-meters at the North sweet assist from senior Eric Hogan. in the first round of the season-end- PUTTING ON THE BIG CHILL…Blue Devil point guard Tara Handza, No. 5, II State Sectionals and led the 4x400m relay to their second straight title as well. Bruckman also scored the fourth ing Union County Tournament at freezes the ball by putting on a dribbling exhibition in the fourth quarter as Gavin Murray, a junior on the varsity wrestling team, is currently is 27-0 with the Raider goal, burying a high wrist shot Warinanco Rink in Roselle. Log onto Raider Kathryn DeCataldo pursues on February 18, 2008. most pins and team points. He also won the Union County championship and was and giving the Raiders a little breath- the Raider Ice Hockey website at named most valuable wrestler. ing room. www.leaguelineup.com/ The Raiders had a tough time stay- spficehockey for schedule details. D. Blair Corbin’s Cougars Hold Back Wildcats Raider Matmen Stop W. Morris Central CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High weight, Mike Henderson pinned Alex Tompkins scored a double-leg by Criteria — and had two of their School wrestling team won nine of Kaltenhauser in 40 seconds. Blue Devils Raiders takedown in the first period, Kolodziel best wrestlers remaining. Tyler 14 bouts to defeat West Morris Cen- BOUT SEQUENCE: escaped in the second, Tompkins es- Loughlin upped his record to 27-1 tral, 42-31, in the first round of the 106: — Shane Metzler (W) p Matt Olin, caped in the third then ceded a pen- when he pinned Paul Castillo with a North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 Tour- 1:38 nament at West Morris Central on 113: — Kade Loughney (W) md alty point to earn a 3-2 victory and to double arm bar in 39 seconds at 152- Jashmar Philippe, 9-0 jump the Cougars’ lead to 30-19 with lbs. February 10. 120: — John Shade (W) p Owen Mar- Walk Down Memory Lane two bouts remaining. In the final bout, 160-lbs, Wildcat Raider JT Beirne decisioned Dylan tin, 4:31 Walk Down Memory Lane The Wildcats needed two pins to Roy Forys with a 26-4 record, began Luciano, 9-7, at 113-lbs and Tom 126: — Beirne (S) d Luciano, 9-7 Cunningham followed with a 9-2 132: — Cunningham (S) d Oros, 9-2 From the archives of The Westfield was senior Adam Turner’s steal with win — a pin and a tech fall would tie with a pair of takedowns on Corey 138: — Dave Migliaccio (W) p Jeff the score but the Cougars would win Birch then added another takedown decision over Mike Oros at 120-lbs. Leader and The Scotch Plains- 38 seconds remaining that set up Eric Lieblich, 3:27 Turner’s three-pointer that put to carry a 6-2 lead into the third At 145-lbs, Brian Lapham decked 145: — Lapham (S) p Yaskulka, 3:26 Fanwood Times Lady Blue Devils Bury period. Forys was working very hard Noah Yaskulka in 3:26 then Dom 152: — Natale (S) p Owens, 1:31 February 13, 1999: Raider wres- Westfield ahead for good. Natale pinned Shea Owens in 1:31 at 160: — Caleb Isemann (W) d George tler Tony Melendez won his second February 14, 2003: Blue Devil to turn the stubborn Birch but to no Ramos, 7-3 Farmer Cagers, 59-49 avail as Birch escaped to insure the 152-lbs. Alex Mirabella pinned Aldo county crown with a 3-1 decision senior Matt Rothstein earned the top 170: — Mirabella (S) p Cammalleri, seed for the NJSIAA boys’ individual The momentum from a huge, 60- team victory. Cammalleri in 2:29 at 170-lbs. Jaylen 2:29 over Roselle Park’s Bryan Garrison 20, victory over Rahway on February 182: — Bryant (S) won forfeit at 130-lbs and teammate Jim Feeley bowling tournament then won the BOUT SEQUENCE: Bryant won by forfeit at 182-lbs then 4 kept rolling when the Westfield Matt Ridge pinned Tyler Parkinson- 195: — Ridge (S) p Gee, 2:33 was skimmed, 6-4, in overtime by title on Valentine’s Day at the 170: — Bueno (B) p Kiame 1:00 220: — Jesse Windt (W) won forfeit Mike Munoz of Roselle Park for the Brunswick Zone Carolier Lanes in High School girls basketball team 182: — Ballas (C) d Dishmey 5-1 Gee in 2:33 at 195-lbs. At heavy- Hwt: — Henderson (S) p Kaltenhauser, :40 improved to 17-2 with a 59-49 tri- 195: — Medrano (B) won forfeit heavyweight title at the Union County North Brunswick. The Blue Devils, umph over the 16-3 Union Farmers in 220: — Lewin (B) md Pastor 9-1 Wrestling Tournament held at Dunn who qualified four boys for the indi- Hwt: — ElKhoury (C) d Sanchez 8-2 Center in Elizabeth. Blue Devil se- vidual championship, finished sixth Union on February 6. Junior guard 106: — Ruiz (B) d Capece 7-1 Lil Scott upped her career scoring 113: — DiGiovanni (C) md Cabrera 11-3 nior Onur Tezucar, seeded first at in the team championship with 2,987 total to 1,020 with another 19-point 120: — Scorese (C) d Arendas 10-3 152, gallantly fought back from a total pins. game, which included a pair of 3- 126: — Busch (C) d Quintana 9-3 stunning upset to place third. Rothstein, first, rolled a 744 series 132: — McGovern (C) tf Pierantoni 20- February 12, 2000: The Blue Devil then followed with a 756 series – a pointers. 5, 5:57 The Lady Farmers got an 18-8 first- 138: — Murray (C) p Meo :46 boys basketball team got a timely and 1,500 total for a 250 average – to quarter jump, but the Blue Devils 145: — Tompkins (C) d Kolodziel 3-2 special effort from freshman Eric head a field of five individuals to inched back with a 14-11 second quar- 152: — Loughlin (B) p Castillo :39 Turner, who netted eight of his 12 compete in the stepladder finals. ter and pushed to a 40-37 lead with an 160: — Forys (B) d Birch, 6-3 points in the final quarter as the Blue Rothstein then defeated third-seeded 18-8 run in the third quarter. The Blue PUBLIC NOTICE Devils held off the Raiders, 47-44, in Rob Pauli of Lenape Valley, 201- Devils continued to trample the top Scotch Plains. Raider Dave Herrmann 158, to become the state champion – soil in the fourth with a 19-12 run. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS scored 13 points and Blue Devil Jim the first bowler in Westfield High Junior Jackie Knapp sank 10 points, INVITATION TO BIDDERS McKeon sank 14 School history. Olivia Luzzi netted 15 points, Hannah Invitations are extended to qualified Bid- February 13, 2002: The Blue Devil February 14, 2004: While wait- Liddy scored nine, Carly Friedman ders to bid for the following Project: boys basketball team finished its regu- ing for a showdown with Mendham had four and Amelia Montes added PROVIDE RECYCLING COL- lar season with an impressive record and, possibly, host Phillipsburg in the two points. Wendy Berry scored 15 LECTION SERVICE FOR THE of 14-7, five more wins then last North Jersey, Group 3, Section 2 tour- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH GETTING THE PIN...Cougar Robert Howard gets the pin in his 77-lb bout nament, the Raider wrestling team points and Adora Moneme scored 10 PLAINS season. When the Blue Devils faced for the Farmers. against Westfield. the Union Farmers in the first round crumbled Bridgewater-Raritan, 53- Bids will be accepted only by mail or in of the Union County Tournament, 21, in Bridgewater. AJ Watson (145), Westfield 8 14 18 19 59 person to the Office of the Municipal Clerk, Union 18 11 8 12 49 Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park they were statistically favored to win Pedro Coyt (160) and Charlie Bachi Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 Cranford PAL Matmen Edge but had to scramble to pull out a 53- (189) recorded falls, while Dave PUBLIC NOTICE until February 25th, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. 47 victory in Rahway. Co-captain DeNichilo (103) and Ronnie Ferrara The Township of Scotch Plains (hereinaf- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY (119) came up with majority deci- ter “Township”) shall not be responsible for Dan DeSerio led with 16 points but it CHANCERY DIVISION WF Youth Matmen, 40-35 any bid mailed which is lost in transit or sions. Pat Mineo (135) recorded a 6- UNION COUNTY delivered late by the Postal Service. At the 0 decision. DOCKET NO. F-043484-13 WH Warriors Defeat above time, the bids will be publicly opened In a battle of undefeated teams, Tom Korzeneski, Connor Katz and FILE NO. 17919-13 February 10, 2005: A 31-point and read aloud. All bids must be presented Cranford PAL beat Westfield, 40-35, Justin Alpaugh-McLean. Alpaugh- Raider Matmen, 35-27 scoring blitz in the first quarter cata- NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT in sealed envelopes, which are clearly in a match-up of two of the top youth McLean’s pin, which secured the win, marked “Bid for Recycling Collection Ser- pulted the Blue Devil girls basketball (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: wrestling teams in the area. Cranford, came with Cranford down one point The Watchung Hills High School vice”, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, team to a 52-27 victory over St. PAMELA REAVES; New Jersey 07076". No bid will be re- which is the seven-time reigning going into the last match. wrestling team defeated Scotch STACIE A FRASIER; Patrick’s of Elizabeth in Westfield. ceived after the time and date specified. Union County Brawl Champion, con- “The match was a great team ef- Plains-Fanwood, 35-27, in Warren Freshmen Stephanie Slodyczka and YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND After receipt of bids, no bid may be tinued its win streak despite eight fort,” said Kevin Murray, head coach on February 6. forward Erin Miller sank 11 and 10 REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO withdrawn within (60) sixty days after the new wrestlers joining the lineup from and leader of Cranford’s PAL youth BOUT SEQUENCE: AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- date of the bid opening except if provided points, respectively. last year. wrestling program. “Every year we 106: — Max Meyers (W) p Matt Olin, :30 neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 for herein. The bid of any bidder who 113: — Marc Larson (W) won forfeit West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to consents to an extension may be held for The win extended Cranford’s win- are able to combine veteran wres- 120: — Owen Martin (S) d Nick DiRosa, 4-3 the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in consideration for a longer period of time as ning streak over Westfield to more tlers with new kids in the lineup to 126: — JT Beirne (S) d Al Pollera, 5-3 Want to Play St. Bart’s which US BANK CUST FOR TOWER DBW may be agreed upon between bidder and than 12 straight years. Scoring pins continue putting up big wins in the 132: — Mike Migaldo (W) tf Tom Men’s Softball? is the plaintiff and JOSEPH REAVES, ET the Township. for Cranford were Robert Howard, Central Jersey league. I couldn’t be Cunningham, 18-2, 2:23 ALS; are defendants, pending in the Supe- All bids must be on the bid forms pro- 138: — Al Murry (W) p Jeff Lieblich :40 rior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Divi- vided by the Township of Scotch Plains in more proud.” 145: — Brian Lapham (S) p Stephen The St. Bartholomew Oldtimers sion, UNION County and bearing Docket the bid package. Specifications and bid PUBLIC NOTICE Cranford is expected to again com- Tyls, 1:38 Softball League has openings for men No. F-043484-13 within thirty-five (35) days forms may be obtained from the Depart- SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD pete for the league title and antici- 152: — Dom Natale (S) p Lukas Ihringer over 30 years of age. It is an excellent after February 13, 2014 exclusive of such ment of Public Property, 2445 Plainfield BOARD OF EDUCATION pates sending several wrestlers to the 2:49 opportunity to meet many people date. If you fail to answer or appear in Avenue, Scotch Plains, between the hours 160: — Wolson Urgilez (W) d George accordance with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm, Monday through NOTICE OF AWARD NJ State Championships in March. Ramos, 6-3 from the area, because teams are Default may be rendered against you for Friday. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CRANFORD 40 WESTFIELD 35 170: — Ben Gomes (W) d Jaylen Bryant changed every year by having a player relief demanded in the Complaint. You Bid proposals and all required docu- 50 J. Katz(C) d Singer 12-5 The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of 6-1 draft. Team captains pick names out shall file your Answer and Proof of Service ments must be completed and submitted 53 Connolly(C) d Turnof 2-1 Education met on January 30, 2014 and 182: — Mike Terpack (W) p Al Mirabella 7-1 in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior by the date as set forth above. All docu- 57 Rabinowitz d Waters(C) 2-1 of a hat. Applications are available at awarded contracts to Potter Architects, 195: — Matt Ridge (S) d Ernesto Anazco Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Com- ments in the enclosed bid package must 60 Jacobs p Holleran (C) the Scotch Plains Music Center in LLC, 410 Colonial Avenue, Union, New 6-3 plex - CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, accompany the bid proposal. 63 Bencivanga md C. Howard 13-5 Jersey for professional services pursuant 220: — Dan Van brunt (S) p Mike Scotch Plains and Family Investors in accordance with the Rules of Civil Prac- In addition to the above documents, a 67 Hoerle md Digiovanni (C) 8-0 to 18A:18A.5.a(1). Potter Architects, LLC Schmidt 2:34 in Fanwood. An application can also tice and Procedure. certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond 70 Sliber d Murray(C) 8-3 will prepare plans and specifications and Hwt: — Anthony Carbajal (W) d Mike You are further advised that if you are issued by a responsible bank, trust com- 73 Composto p Hecht(C) down-loaded from the league website submit required documents to the New Henderson 6-3 unable to obtain an attorney you may com- pany or insurance company, payable to 77 Howard(C) p Martin at www.stbartssoftball.com. Jersey State Department of Education for municate with the Lawyer Referral Service the Township of Scotch Plains shall be 80 Holleran(C) md Dec Kobrin 15-2 the following projects: PUBLIC NOTICE St. Bartholomew Oldtimers Soft- of the County of Venue and that if you submitted with each bid as a guaranty that 83 Kanterman(C) d Hurtt 7-1 * Roof Replacement Project at Ever- ball league veterans should submit cannot afford an attorney, you may com- if a contract is awarded the bidder shall 87 Korzeneski(C) p Price BOROUGH OF GARWOOD green Elementary School - $35,750 municate with the Legal Services Office of execute said contract. The bid security their applications for the 2014 season * Roof Replacement Project at Terrill MS 90 Nock(C) d Ciotta 7-1 NOTICE OF ADOPTION the County of Venue. The telephone num- shall be in the amount of ten percent (10%) by February 28. After that date, avail- Gym/Cafeteria Wing - $39,000 95 Scanlan p Petgrave(C) ORDINANCE NO. 14-02 ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- of the total amount of the bid or Twenty- * Classroom Waterproofing Project at 102 C. Katz(C) p Ondi able spots may be filled from the yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal Thousand Dollars ($20,000) whichever is AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND Park MS Original Bldg - $36,250 110 Alliegro d Renna(C) 6-2 waiting list. Services Office 908-354-4340. lower. SECTION 21-8 (TWO-HOUR * Exterior Door Replacements at Park HWT Alpaugh-McLean p Heard THE ACTION has been instituted for the All bid security, except the bid security of PARKING), SECTION 21-8.1 MS Media Center Wing - $2,600 purpose of foreclosing the following tax the three (apparent lowest responsible bid- (STOPPING AND STANDING The resolutions and project contracts of PUBLIC NOTICE sale certificate: ders shall, if requested in writing, be re- PROHIBITED) AND SECTION Probitas Verus Honos award are available for public inspection at 1. A certain tax certificate 11-081, sold turned after ten days (10) from the opening SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD 21-8.2 (FIFTEEN-MINUTE the Office of the Board Secretary located on 6/8/2011, dated 6/9/2011, and was of the bids (Sundays and Holiday excepted) BOARD OF EDUCATION PARKING) IN ARTICLE I at Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street from recorded on 8/12/2011 in Book 13159 at and the bids of such bidders shall be (TRAFFIC AND PARKING) IN PUBLIC NOTICE 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Page 418, made by MARIA GLAVAN, considered withdrawn. CHAPTER 21 (VEHICLES AND Friday. TOWN OF WESTFIELD Collector of Taxes of PLAINFIELD, and The Township reserves the right to re- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT pro- TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF Deborah S. Saridaki, BOARD OF HEALTH State of New Jersey to US BANK CUST ject any or all bids, and to waive immaterial posals for school food service manage- THE BOROUGH OF Board Secretary/ FOR TOWER DBW and subsequently as- informalities, or to accept any bid which, in ment for the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board GARWOOD, TO REVISE CER- 2014 MEETING SCHEDULE Business Administrator TAIN PARKING RESTRIC- signed to plaintiff, US BANK CUST FOR the opinion of the Township of Scotch of Education will be received by the Board February 3 August 4 1 T - 2/13/14, The Times Fee: $28.05 TIONS IN THE VICINITY OF TOWER DBW. This covers real estate Plains, will be in the best interest of the of Education of Scotch Plains, in the County March 3 September 8 (5 pm) EAST STREET, BEECH AV- located in PLAINFIELD, County of UNION, Township all in accordance with the New of Union until 10:00 a.m. prevailing time on April 7 October 6 (5pm) PUBLIC NOTICE ENUE AND LOCUST AV- and State of New Jersey, known as LOT 45 Jersey Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. Wednesday, March 5, 2014 in the Board of May 5 November 3 ENUE. BLOCK 131 as shown on the Tax Assess- 40A: 11-1 et seq. In the event of an equal TOWN OF WESTFIELD Education Administration Offices, Ever- June 2 December 1 ment Map and Tax Map duplicate of or tie bid, the Township shall award the bid PLANNING BOARD green Avenue and Cedar Street, Scotch STATEMENT *No meeting is scheduled during the PLAINFIELD and concerns premises com- to the bidder, which, in the Township’s sole Plains, New Jersey 07076. TAKE NOTICE THAT ORDINANCE NO. FEBRUARY MEETING month of July* monly known as 1220 WEST 3RD discretion, best serves, the interest of the A request for proposal may be obtained 14-02, WAS PASSED ON THE FINAL STREET, PLAINFIELD, New Jersey. Township. In compliance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-8D by contacting the Scotch Plains-Fanwood READING AFTER PUBLIC HEARING AT The above listed meetings are sched- YOU, PAMELA REAVES, are made party The Township also reserves the right to (Open Public Meetings Act), the Westfield Board of Education, Evergreen Avenue A MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUN- uled for 5:30 PM on the first Monday of the defendant to the above foreclosure action reject any and all bids if sufficient funds are Planning Board wishes to advise the pub- and Cedar Street, Scotch Plains, New Jer- CIL OF THE BOROUGH OF GARWOOD month, except where otherwise indicated. because on August 17, 1995, a child sup- not available and/or appropriated. lic of the following: sey 07076, (908) 232-6161 x4013. ON, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2014. All meetings are scheduled to be held in port judgment was entered in the Superior The selected Bidder, will, within seven As the Town of Westfield Planning Board Proposals must be in accordance with ATTEST: the Council Conference Room located on Court of New Jersey, Union County, by days (7) of award of the bid, enter into an meeting scheduled for February 3, 2014 New Jersey Department of Agriculture Christina Ariemma the first floor of the Westfield Municipal Pamela Reaves against Joseph Reaves. appropriate contract with the Township. was cancelled due to inclement weather, regulations. No proposal will be received Municipal Clerk Building, 425 East Broad St, Westfield. Said judgment was entered as Judgment All bidders must comply with P.L. 1975, the regular monthly February Planning after the time specified above for opening, 1 T - 2/13/14, The Leader Fee: $27.54 1 T - 2/13/14, The Leader Fee: $17.85 No. J-275720-1995, CS82095483A. Said Chapter 127 entitled “An Act Relating to Board has been rescheduled and will be nor will any proposal be allowed to be judgment is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s Affirmative Action in Relation to discrimi- held on February 24, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. in modified or withdrawn after the time set for PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE lien. nation in connections with Certain Public Council Chambers in the Municipal Build- the opening. YOU, STACIE A FRASIER, are made Contracts and supplementing the ‘Law, ing at 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS party defendant to the above foreclosure Against Discrimination’ approved April New Jersey. Formal action may be taken. Education is an affirmative action employer COUNTY OF UNION action because on November 5, 1997, a 16,1945 (P.L. 1945, chapter 169)” N.JA.C. The Site Plan Review Committee will and pursuant to Federal and State regula- TAKE NOTICE, The undersigned will expose for sale at Public Auction, in accordance child support judgment was entered in the 17:27, as amended from time to time, and meet on February 24, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in tions (Executive Order 11246) as amended with Title 39:10A-1, at the times and locations specified below, the following motor Superior Court of New Jersey, Union the Americans With Disability Act. the Mayor’s Conference Room in the Mu- and N.J.S.A. 18A:36-20 as amended as vehicles which came into the possession of the Scotch Plains Police Department through County, by Stacie A Frasier and Union Co All bidders must be registered with the nicipal Building. well as N.J.A.C. 6A:4-1.6, we hereby ad- abandonment or failure of owners to claim same. Bd Social Servs against Joseph Reaves. New Jersey Department of Labor to en- The Board will also meet on February vise you of our intent to transact business All the vehicles on the following lists are offered in strictly “as is” condition, with no Said judgment was entered as Judgment gage in public work as defined in the re- 24, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Mayor’s Con- only with other affirmative action employ- representation as to condition or fitness for any particular purpose. No. J-495513-1997, Case Number quirements listed under N.J.S.A 34:11- ference Room in the Municipal Building for ers. Any contractors and sub-contractors Purchase must be made by cash or certified check. A 10% deposit must be given at time 80510706H. Said judgment is subordinate 5651 through 56.55, as well as N.JA.C. a work session in which the public may with whom we contract are obliged to take of auction. Balance must be paid by 4:00 p.m. the same day. to the Plaintiff’s lien. 12:62-1.1. attend but may not participate. affirmative action to provide equal employ- The public auction shall be held on February 19, 2014 in accordance with the laws of DATED: February 7, 2014 Where applicable, prevailing wage rate Applications and plans to be considered ment opportunity without regard to race, the State of New Jersey pertaining thereto. Michelle M. Smith, Clerk shall be paid to all workers on the job as per at these meetings will be on file in the office creed, color, national origin, age or sex. Superior Court of New Jersey N.J.A.C. 34:11-56, 25 et seq. of the Secretary of the Planning Board, Proposers must also comply with the re- The following vehicle may be examined at A&M Auto, 410 Elmer Street, Westfield, New PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF 959 North Avenue West, Westfield, New quirement of P. L. 1975, c. 127. Jersey 07090, at 9:15 am. Public Auction will commence at 9:30 am. Denville Law Center SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF Jersey and may be seen Monday through By order of: MAKE YEAR VIN NO. MINIMUM BID 290 Route 46 West UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Deborah S. Saridaki, Ford Foc 2001 3FAFP31301R132831 $2215.00 Denville, New Jersey 07834 Jerry J. Giaimis Kathleen Nemeth Board Secretary/ (973) 586-2300 Township Manager Administrative Secretary Business Administrator Bozena Lacina, RMC 1 T - 2/13/14, The Leader Fee: $75.99 1 T - 2/13/14, The Times Fee: $87.72 1 T - 2/13/14, The Leader Fee: $29.58 1 T - 2/13/14, The Times Fee: $38.25 Township Clerk 1 T - 2/13/14, The Times Fee: $36.72 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 13, 2014 Page 17 Westfield: 12/16/13 HOUSE CLEANING Fox and Foxx Development LLC. Do you need someone to clean to David B. and Allison A. 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Helander to William W. III and is five blocks from downtown. $15/ [email protected] Michael Mahoney LLC. to Nicho- evenings February 26th. Richard D. Bakunas and Judith P. Lindsay H. Childress, 957 CHHA, classes start hr (half hour each kid). I have Bakunas Trust to Michael S. and las Robinson and Vanessa M. Woodmere Drive, $999,900. lesson plan if needed. Please email CHERRY DINING SET Lefebvre, 5 Brandt Court, evenings March 3rd. Sarah L. Banks, 636 Clark Street, Michael A. Dillon and Margaret NCLEX RN/PN REVIEW [email protected] Beautiful Queen Anne style cherry $780,000. $1,325,000. Genitempo to Scott and Michele Todd and Marlene Beilis to Gre- weekends February 16th. CHILDCARE NEEDED wood dining room set. Table, 2 Geoffrey and Wende Gates to Eskow, 137 Hamilton Road, inserts, 4 side chairs, 2 head chairs Curtis K. Tao and Lisa M. Colone, gory and Lindsay Materdomini, 824 $650,000. High Success Rates Nannies - Housekeepers Coolidge Street, $641,500. w/ matching china cabinet. Email 100 West Dudley Avenue, Carol Dorobis to Ana L. Humane Concepts Healthcare BabyNurses Needed [email protected] for details. $1,192,000. Jan and Anna Van Court to Nathan Defigueiredo, 926 Cleveland Av- (908) 688-8184 or (908) 265-9803 Live-in / -out, Full/Part-time J. Yunker and Jillian L. Enge- enue, $300,000. D. Villane Construction LLC. to Solid References Required. TRUCK FOR SALE Joseph Cicala, Trustee of the Yunker, 335 Benson Place, Sylvia Fei and Bank of America $340,000. CALL (732) 972-4090 Theodore Trust, 834 Grant Avenue, $560,000. to Petar and Ida Zaradic, 14 Mary P. Ruotolo to Even and www.absolutebestcare.com Scotch Plains - 2001 Ford $1,275,000. Elshiekh Enterprises LLC. to Cowperthwaite Place, $445,000. Kirsten Molloy, 647 Lamberts Mill Expedition XLT Sport 5.4ltr v8. Mary Gwentyth Jones to Lisa S. Muhammad and Hina Wagar, 669 Michael F. and Karim L. McDaid Road, $785,000. Black with grey leather interior, 4 Varandas, 120 Wychwood Road, Willow Grove Road, $850,000. to Brent and Anne Marie Bramnick, Martin E. and Janice E. Cohen to FREELANCERS WANTED wheel drive, sun roof, ac front and $750,000. Kathleen Kennelly Patrick and 224 Sinclair Place, $955,000. Daniel Kanoff and Elizabeth A. back, six disc cd changer and other Michael J. Patrick to Lisa Alverez- Strong, detail-oriented writers Atlantic Federal Credit Union to Christopher Mushell to Andrew Chang, 434 Summit Avenue, with professional demeanor options. 102,402 miles maintained Steven N. and Allison B. Reff, 24 Calderon and Kevin F. Cox, 954 and Stephanie Chisholm, 520 Cory $657,500. regularly. Asking $4,800 obo. Dunham Avenue, $1,200,000. needed to cover local Hawthorn Drive, $850,000. Place, $708,000. Ko Realty Westfield LLC. to 436 government meetings. Must be Call (908) 244-7800 Nancy Rowe-Kane to Anthony V. Arianna Financial Corp. LLC. to David and Andrea Birnabaum to South Avenue West Acquisition CNJOS Properties, 1717 Boulevard, able to meet deadlines, know DAYSI’S CLEANING SERVICES and Randi L. Carrozza, 653 Lenox Christopher and Megan Di Maggio, LLC., 436 South Avenue West, how to write a lead, and take $399,540. 629 Kimball Avenue, $700,000. $1,325,000. Are you tired? Let me help you! Avenue, $900,000. an active interest in their beats Experience & Excellent Work James and Donna McAuliffe to Westfield: 01/13/14 Evan and Shari Blumstein to Jus- Michael Mahoney LLC. to Nicho- in order to develop news tin B. and Stacey M. Fishman, 572 Residential, Apartments, Christopher Mushell and Danielle John Sbraga and Helga Alletto to las Robinson and Vanessa M. stories. Please email Commercial, Offices Korins, 615 Lenox Avenue, Jonathan Eastern and Heather Sherwood Parkway, $695,000. Lefebvre, 5 Brandt Court, $ resume and clips to: Free Estimates 100% Guaranteed $1,230,000. Abramsohn-Eastern, 1234 Prospect David S. and Gail L. Evans to 1,325,000. References Available Ralph A. and Amanda L. Ceres, 501 Montven Properties LLC. to 352 [email protected] (908) 510-2542 Topping Hill Road, $925,000. East South Avenue LLC., 352 South David T. and Gail M. Teese to Avenue East, $190,000. Jiong Zhao, 527 Wychwood Road, Iron Horse Company LLC. to $552,000. MBJA Realty LLC., 772 Central Richard M. and Ellen L. Seigel to Avenue, $847,500. Michael Mahoney LLC., 229 Golf Vittorio F. and Jennifer L. Nisita Edge, $750,000. to Tammy Bassin, 725 Carleton Douglas and Christine Sheehan Road, $592,000. to Evan and Shari Blumstein, 480 Christopher L. and Elizabeth Ann Topping Hill Road, $1,075,000. Folvik to Yelena Mammadova, 50 Hayley A. Hamilton to Jason A. Doris Parkway, $570,000. Slusher, 820 Oak Avenue, Michael Mahoney LLC. to $475,000. Michael D. and Jane Laitman, 922 Estate of Jane Rigney to Steven Carleton Road, $1,175,000. Y. Fogel, 224 Prospect Street, Frank and Lucille Ann $340,000. Lukaszewicz to Jaques and Shirley U. Leonard to Marilyn S. Catherine M. Scialom, 12 Sarlite Gulotta, 260 Prospect Street, Court, $482,000. Estate of Anna Mae Junno to Ken- EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW...New Jersey Assembly Republican Leader Jon neth Abraham, 132 Cambridge Bramnick (R-21) interviews former N.Y. Knicks star Larry Johnson during Road, $420,000. warm-ups of a charity basketball game held at Holy Trinity Interparochial School in Westfield on Saturday, February 8. Johnson and former Knick John Starks were the coaches of the two teams, which also featured former NBA Reading is Good For You SCOUT SUNDAY...Scouts and adult leaders of Troop No. 73 were recognized on players Terry Dehere and Felipe Lopez. February 2 for their contributions to Scouting and the community during a Utica College celebration of Scout Sunday Mass at the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Westfield, which sponsors the troop. Any boys interested in joining Troop No. Holy Trinity Hosts Charity Dean’s List 73 may contact Scoutmaster Henry Hom at [email protected]. UTICA, N.Y. – Utica College an- Hoops With Former Pros nounced that Kara M. Buttermore of Mountainside was named to the Author to Speak at Library Holy Trinity Interparochial School at the start of the afternoon and more Dean’s Honor List in recognition of gym was abuzz as never before as a than 100 current HTIS basketball her distinguished academic perfor- sell-out crowd enjoyed an afternoon players were in uniform to welcome mance for the fall 2013 semester. goleader.com/subscribe On Edison and Innovation of basketball during a charity game the players back onto the court at the coached by former N.Y. Knicks stars start of the second half. Basketball is SCOTCH PLAINS — The manship to change the way of in- Larry Johnson and John Starks on a significant part of student life for Scotch Plains Public Library in- novating new technologies. Mr. February 8. many children at the school, accord- vites the public to an evening with DeGraaf makes lively and lavish The emcees and play-by-play an- ing to Athletic Director Rich Leonard DeGraaf, author of use of never-before-published pri- nouncers for the event were New Jer- Wieszczek, who was also the assis- “Edison and the Rise of Innova- mary sources to reveal the places sey Assembly Republican Leader Jon tant coach for Team Johnson. tion” (Sterling Signature, 2013), where Edison lived and worked, Bramnick (R-21) and Westfield Mayor Wieszczek said the school runs a which chronicles the life and work including his laboratories in New Andy Skibitsky. Johnson was his typi- clinic starting in Kindergarten and of the man who helped engineer Jersey and Florida. cal showman self trading comments this year is fielding 13 teams from the modern world. The book includes Edison’s per- with Bramnick, cheering on his play- grades 2 through 8. During the Thursday, February sonal and business correspon- ers and razzing Starks and his players. Speaking during the invocation, the 27 program, beginning at 7 p.m., dence, lab notebooks, drawings and Johnson was heard yelling “Seton Rev. Msgr. Joseph P. Masiello ad- Mr. DeGraaf will speak, read from advertising material, along with Hall” through the game, teasing dressed the crowd saying “the school his book and answer questions from both historic and modern photo- former NBA player Terry Dehere has been the love of my life for the participants. Copies of the book graphs. Another innovator – Bill every time he grabbed the ball to past 19 years that I’ve been assigned” will be available for purchase and Gates – wrote the foreword to this take a 3-point shot from the corner, to Holy Trinity Roman Catholic signing. This event will be part of book. looking much like his younger self. Church. Masiello made a point to the Scotch Plains Public Library’s This program is free and open to Dehere has been a New Jersey favor- say he was particularly grateful to ongoing New Jersey Business and all. Interested persons are encour- ite since the early 1990s when he see fellow Seton Hall alum Terry Innovation series. aged to register in advance through became Seton Hall University’s and Dehere in his gym. Masiello was In “Edison and the Rise of Inno- the library’s website, scotlib.org; the Big East all-time point leader. later the random winner of one of the vation,” Mr. DeGraaf, archivist for by calling (908) 322-5007, exten- He went on to play in the NBA for four signed game balls given out as the Thomas Edison National His- sion no. 204, or by e-mail at the Los Angeles Clippers and Sacra- door prizes. He said he’d be donat- FUN AT CAMP...Registration has begun for the Westfield Area “Y”’s 2014 Summer Day Camps. Camp programs, located in Garwood, Mountainside and toric Park, discusses how Thomas [email protected]. mento Kings. ing the ball to the school’s perma- Westfield, include traditional, sports, specialty, travel and teen camps. For more Alva Edison combined scientific The Scotch Plains Public Library For as much as he cheered Dehere, nent collection to memorialize the information, call (908) 233-2700 or e-mail [email protected]. A com- knowledge, well-equipped labora- is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, he teased Felipe Lopez, former shoot- event, which he said was unlike any plete camp guide is available at westfieldynj.org. Pictured, “Y” campers learn tories, talented collaborators, in- one block from Park Avenue, in ing guard for the Vancouver Griz- other the school’s ever held. what teamwork is about, build skills and enhance their self-esteem. vestment capital and a bit of show- the center of the township. zlies, Washington Wizards and Min- nesota Timberwolves and a St. John’s University alum, who on Saturday was playing for Team Starks. Lopez, unashamedly wearing polka-dotted Goods & Services You Need socks, was a quick target of Johnson. Coach Starks was much more ce- rebral, taking a quiet approach to coaching his team lead by Lopez and including “Black Jack” Ryan, mem- ber of the Harlem Wizards trick shot basketball club. 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Ms. general parent meeting from 7 to Freeman is also a member of the Announces Dean’s List 7:30 p.m. followed by the main Council of Parent and Attorney Ad- NEWPORT, R.I. – Brooke Binder presentation and guest speaker from vocates (COPAA); has been of Cranford has been named to the 7:30 to 9 p.m., at the Edison Inter- awarded the Community Partner- Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester mediate School Library, located at ship Award from the Family Re- at Salve Regina University. Brooke is 800 Rahway Avenue in Westfield. source Network and Family Sup- a junior majoring in Early Childhood This presentation will highlight port Center of New Jersey (2012); Education. the various approaches available to is a former VP of the Learning Dis- To qualify for the Dean’s List, full- support children with special needs. abilities Association of New Jer- time undergraduate students must Guest speaker attorney Hillary sey; and is active with autism boards STEM DAY…Pictured, left to right, Catherine Cronin discusses MagLev Trains and magnetics; David Sullivan demon- earn a minimum grade point average Freeman, will explain the differ- and memberships. strates a 3D printer, culminating in a printed usable cup; Barbara Maguire leads teams in battery building experiments with of 3.6 with no grade below a “B” in ences between an IEP, a 504 and an This program is free and all par- pennies, aluminum foil, and cardboard during Tamaques Elementary School’s STEM Day on January 24. that semester. I&RS. She will also provide a legal ents and advocates are invited to and collaborative perspective on attend. Pre-registration is not re- how to attain effective results for quired. For further information, visit Tamaques School Hosts Driver Safety Presentation your child. www.westfieldnjk12.org/ Ms. Freeman represents people specialedparents. with disabilities and their families. Annual STEM Day ‘Share the Keys’ at WHS She has experience with Section WESTFIELD – Tamaques Elemen- ing, tessellations, science’s impact on 504 issues, higher education issues tary hosted its third annual STEM Day sports, maglev trains, probability/in- WESTFIELD — The Westfield pany, Westfield Police Department including accommodations on high on January 24. Throughout the day, vestments and neuroscience and the High School (WHS) Physical Educa- and the Westfield Physical Education stakes testing and graduate school excitement about Science, Technology, brain. In addition, the Edison School tion Department will present “Share Department. admissions tests, guardianship mat- Engineering and Math (STEM) was Robotics club, along with teacher/ad- the Keys” on Tuesday, February 25, at According to the New Jersey Divi- ters, estate planning, and adult ser- generated via fun hands-on experiments visor Sean Bonasera, presented how it 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. sion of Highway Safety, motor ve- vices. She was named a Rising Star Lawrence Tech. that showed students real-life applica- uses robotics in competition to solve Share the Keys is a research based, hicle crashes are the leading cause of tions of STEM. The program was orga- realistic problems. All students experi- data-driven orientation designed to death for young people between the University Dean’s List nized and presented by Principal enced a real-life STEM application as reduce teen driver crash risks by in- ages of 16-20 in New Jersey. Seat belt SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – David Michael Cullen, Tamaques parents and they worked in groups to follow a creasing parental involvement. use among teens is the lowest for any Champeau of Cranford has been other volunteers who have a back- project plan and attempt to build a All WHS sophomores are encour- age group and every 10 minutes a named to the Dean’s Honor Roll for ground or interest in STEM topics. battery out of ordinary materials (in- aged to attend this presentation with teen crashes in New Jersey. Statistics the Fall 2013 semester at Lawrence Headed by parent volunteer Barbara cluding pennies) to light an LED. at least one of their parents or guard- also indicate that more male than Technological University. David is Maguire, small groups of first-third Beyond experiencing what scien- ians (even if they have driver educa- female drivers are involved in teen majoring in Information Technology. graders in the morning and fourth and tific principles can actually accomplish tion in the fourth marking period). crashes. Quinnipiac University To be named to the honor roll a stu- fifth graders in the afternoon were in- in applied settings, the students are also This presentation is part of their driver This presentation is not limited to Announces Dean’s List dent must maintain at least a 3.5 cluded in experiments about 3D print- exposed to possible STEM career paths. education class and the information sophomores and all students are wel- HAMDEN, Conn. — The follow- grade point average for the term. will be used and discussed in class. come to attend. If a student brings a ing area residents were named to the The program will begin with the Share parent or guardian, they will be eli- Dean’s List at Quinnipiac University the Keys presentation, followed by a gible for the prizes from DonTre Driv- for the Fall 2013 semester: Jamie round table discussion with repre- ing School, State Farm Insurance Bornstein of Westfield; Colin sentatives from DonTre Driving Company and the PTSO. Carrasquillo of Mountainside; Tracy School, State Farm Insurance Com- Kwok of Westfield; Jessica Rusin of Westfield Adult School Garwood and Connor Stevenson of Champlain College Mountainside. Spring Class Offerings To qualify for the dean’s list, stu- Announces Dean’s List WESTFIELD — The Westfield dents must earn a grade point average BURLINGTON, Vt. – Curtis Adult School begins its Spring 2014 of at least 3.5 with no grade lower Wartenberg, a resident of Cranford semester on Monday, March 3. than C. Full-time students must com- has been named to the Fall 2013 Susquehanna Class lengths vary from one ses- plete at least 14 credits in a semester, Champlain College Dean’s List for sion to eight weekly sessions and with at least 12 credits that have been academic achievements and achiev- University Dean’s List courses start on different dates and graded on a letter grade basis to be ing a semester grade point average Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union SELINSGROVE, Pa. — Three lo- times during the semester. Many eligible. Part-time students must com- of 3.5 or higher. BASEBALL HALL OF FAMERS...Union County Freeholder Chairman Chris- cal students were named to classes are held on Monday evening plete at least six credits during a se- Chris is majoring in Game Art topher Hudak, Freeholders Linda Carter and Bette Jane Kowalski present Susquehanna University’s Dean’s at Westfield High School, 550 mester. and Animation. resolutions to Leroy Horn, Jim Jeskey, Alfred Faella, Larry Caroselli and Al List for the fall 2013 semester. Dorian Road, but there are also Volpe congratulating them on being inducted into the Union County Baseball The dean’s list recognizes stu- classes offered other evenings or Hall of Fame at the Union County Baseball Association’s 78th Annual Hot Stove during the daytime at other loca- League Baseball Dinner on February 9 in Mountainside. They are joined by Jim dents who achieve a grade point Annual Report of The Office Iozzi, president of Union County Baseball Association. average of 3.4 or higher out of a tions. possible 4.0 for the semester. To There are 130 classes offered this PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE qualify, students must complete a semester. Some new classes include Of Union County Clerk TOWN OF WESTFIELD wall signs on the North elevation greater minimum of 12 semester hours. Planting a Successful Vegetable PLANNING BOARD than permitted; (xii) height of wall sign on Elaine Anderson, of Westfield, is Garden, Flow and Let Go Yoga, Joanne Rajoppi, Union County greater accessibility and convenience NOTICE OF DECISION the North elevation greater than permitted; a senior psychology major. She is a Decoupage Jewelry Box, iPhone for Clerk, released her annual report not- in obtaining a Vote-By-Mail Appli- (xiii) horizontal elevation of the North el- 2010 graduate of Westfield High Beginners, CPR, Instant Speed ing that the real estate market contin- cation and a ballot and allowed people PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town evation wall sign greater than permitted; ued its recovery in 2013 with prop- to vote in that location. Vote-By-Mail of Westfield Planning Board (the “Board”) (xiv) vertical dimension of wall sign on the School and the daughter of Jennifer Reading, Right Sizing Your Life, adopted an amended and restated resolu- North elevation greater than permitted; and Kevin Anderson. Italian, German, R&B Line Danc- erty recording revenue of $30.8 mil- access continued at the main location tion (the “Amended and Restated Resolu- (xv) minimum number of parking spaces ing, Trip-The Cloisters at 75, Cre- lion or 10 percent over 2012 rev- in Elizabeth. tion”) at a special meeting on February 11, Anneliese Himmel, of Westfield, less than required; (xvi) parking setback of is a senior biology major. She is a ative Writing, Cooking-Asian In- enues for her office and about 9 per- Ms. Rajoppi served as President of 2014, concerning its decision granting to a non-residential use adjacent to a resi- cent more total recorded transactions. the International Association of The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company dential use less than required; (xvii) park- 2010 graduate of Westfield High spiration, Handmade Chocolate LLC (“Stop & Shop”) preliminary and final ing space dimensions less than required; School and the daughter of Mr. and Truffles and Bon-Bons, Home as “Overall, the real estate market con- Clerks, Recorders, Election Officials major site plan approval and variances (xviii) maximum height of light fixtures Haven-Creating a Less Stressful tinued its rally in 2013 toward a more and Treasurers in 2013 and was re- (“Application”) for development of the prop- Mrs. George Himmel. greater than permitted; and (xix) lighting Aimee Wenta, of Westfield, is a Home, and Be your own Mac Tech. robust economy,” Ms. Rajoppi said. sponsible for setting up an Election erty located at 195, 203, 219, and 233 Elm levels at driveways greater than permitted. Unfortunately, foreclosure filings, Task Force to assist the Presidential Street, which have been designated on the Additionally, there exist on the Property sophomore sociology major. She is You can view all the courses, from Town of Westfield Tax Map as Block 2505, a number of existing nonconformities which a 2012 graduate of Westfield High Adobe Photoshop to Zumba, and which were not permitted to be filed commission on Election Administra- Lots 4, 5, 6, and 7 (the “Property”). The will be continued unchanged, improved, or School and the daughter of James register at under a court moratorium issued in tion. This Commission was tasked by Property is located in the GB-1 General in some cases extended without further WestfieldAdultSchool.com. On- 2010, were lifted from restrictions in the President to review election is- Business Zone. expansion, including but not limited to the Wenta and Marianne Fitzgerald. The Board, at a special meeting on Janu- line registration offers convenient September 2011. Foreclosure filings sues. Ms. Rajoppi was the sole public following, which may be continued pursu- increased from 1,537 in 2012 to 2,725 representative present at the White ary 23, 2014, previously adopted a resolu- ant to approval of the Application: (i) mini- PUBLIC NOTICE payment by credit card. You can tion memorializing its decision approving mum side yard (expansion holds existing also register by mail (directions in in 2013. House when the report was released this Application (the “Resolution”), and a setback); (ii) minimum side yard buffer TOWN OF WESTFIELD catalog) or in person in the Westfield The Clerk continued her active in January 2014 and her organization notice of decision with respect to that (improvement over existing); (iii) store- PLANNING BOARD participation in the countrywide Fore- was cited for their valuable input and memorialization was previously published front facade window area less than re- High School main office at on Mon- NOTICE OF HEARING in the Westfield Leader on January 31, quired (unchanged); (iv) retaining wall day evenings throughout the semes- closure Task Force and Homeless resources. 2014 (the “Initial Notice of Decision”), which height along the South property line (un- Please take notice that on the 3rd of ter with payment by check or cash. Trust Fund Committees, both de- The office’s dedicated e-mail ad- indicated that the Resolution had been changed); (v) retaining wall setback along March 2014, at 7:30 p.m., a hearing will be Call the Westfield Adult School signed to assist homeowners threat- dress for voters wishing to access filed with the Secretary of the Board and the South property line (unchanged, but held before the Planning Board of the ened with or facing foreclosure and voting information has proven suc- could be inspected at the Secretary of the retaining wall to be extended); (vi) mini- Township of Westfield, New Jersey at the at (908) 232-4050 with any ques- Board’s office, located at 959 North Av- mum number of off-street parking spaces Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, tions. those who have lost their homes, re- cessful, receiving requests for absen- enue West, Westfield, New Jersey, during (additional parking spaces added, but park- Westfield, New Jersey on application made spectively. tee ballot applications, overseas bal- regular business hours, which are typically ing ratio decreases slightly); (vii) parking by Darin D. Pinto, Esq. on behalf of the The County Clerk’s Property lot applications and voter registra- 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. setback of a non-residential use adjacent John A. Pinto Family, L.P. for variances Website, a search engine for recorded tion information. The Clerk again Subsequently, Stop & Shop requested to a non-residential use, along South prop- from the requirements of the Westfield Reading is Good For You that the Board make certain revisions and erty line (improvement over existing); and Land Use Ordinance. The Applicant seeks documents, remained a popular des- published the annual Election Date technical corrections to the Resolution to (viii) minimum parking space dimensions Preliminary and Major Site Plan approval tination in 2013. Document searches Brochure for 2013 which was dis- clarify it and to more fully reflect the record (existing parking spaces are less than re- with variance application so as to permit are available from 1977 to the present tributed county wide along with the made before the Board during the public quired length, additional parking spaces of the demolition of the existing two-family for title companies, banks, clients 2013 Election Calendar. hearings in this matter, and to further set same length are proposed). residential dwelling and new construction forth the reasons supporting the Board’s The Resolution also modifies, removes, of a 6,000 square foot building comprised and any other interested parties. This A new initiative begun in 2012 was action on this Application. In response to eliminates and/or determines to no longer of 2,500 square feet of professional office allows for paper records, typically a continuous tally update for election that request, the Board adopted the be relevant certain conditions of site plan space on the 1st floor and a total four (4) maintained in the Public Record night on the Clerk’s website. It al- Amended and Restated Resolution. approval previously imposed by the Board residential apartments on the 2nd and Room to be archived and/ or de- lows access to up to date vote results The Amended and Restated Resolution in the Matter of the Application of Mayfair mezzanine floors of the new proposed has been filed with the Secretary of the Super Markets, Inc., decided on March 7, dwelling at 802 South Avenue West, stroyed. More than 850,000 custom- to the public and media outlets. Board and may be inspected at the Secre- 1983, as follows: (i) deliveries and unload- Westfield, New Jersey, Block 2510, Lot 3 goleader.com/subscribe ers accessed property records online Business Office: The Clerk’s satel- tary of the Board’s office, located at 959 ing at the site were limited to the hours on the Municipal Tax Map, located in an in 2013. lite Business Office in Westfield, North Avenue West, Westfield, New Jer- between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., whereas GB-3 Zone. The proposed uses are per- The New Jersey Division of Ar- which opened in April 2010, ex- sey, during regular business hours, which the Resolution permits applicant’s deliver- mitted uses for which no variances shall be are typically 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on ies and unloading to occur between 7:00 required. chives and Records Management re- panded its functions with the filing of weekdays. a.m. and 10:00 p.m.; (ii) engines of deliv- Applicant also seeks bulk variances from certified the Union County Clerk’s Veteran Discharge Papers and issu- This notice of decision pertains to the ery trucks (except refrigerated) were to be the following: Office for imaging, e-filing and mi- ance of Veteran Discharge Photo ID’s. Amended and Restated Resolution only. turned off during waiting and unloading List of Non-conforming zoning con- crofilming functions in 2013. Along with Veteran cards the office The following summary of the Application times, whereas the Resolution deems this ditions: and the approvals and relief granted pur- condition to no longer be relevant because Section 11.28G(5) of the Land Use Ordi- Ms. Rajoppi stated that an impor- now is able to process Notary Pub- suant to the Resolution, as set forth in the state regulation now controls the idling of nance. Ordinance requires minimum side tant initiative completed in 2013 was lics, file Inheritance Tax Waivers, is- remaining paragraphs below, is repeated trucks during waiting and unloading times, yard of 11.67 feet and Applicant is propos- the upgrading of the mainframe in- sue Trade Name Certificates and pro- verbatim from the Initial Notice of Decision and prohibits same; (iii) noise barriers were ing a 9.0 feet side set back. frastructure which will allow the of- cess Passports, Passport Cards and for reference purposes only. to be constructed around the heat ex- Section 11.28G(11) of the Land Use The Resolution provides for Stop & Shop changer, whereas this condition was Ordinance. Ordinance requires maximum fice to expand the database for at photographs. “Evening hours and to demolish the existing buildings on Lots deemed by the Resolution to no longer be lot coverage no to exceed 70%. Applicant Cornell University least another seven years. “Hundreds Saturday hours at the Westfield Of- 6 and 7, expand and improve the existing relevant on the basis of changed circum- is proposing 75.1% lot coverage. of millions of records are housed on fice allow greater accessibility to our retail supermarket building on Lots 4 and stances at the site and the proposed new Section 12.03 C, D & E of the Land Use Announces Dean’s List the mainframe,” Ms. Rajoppi said, services,” the Clerk stated. 5, expand the parking area onto Lots 6 and HVAC system and sound mitigation sys- Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum ITHACA, N.Y. — The following 7, construct a retaining wall on the south- tem to be installed; (iv) pickup and delivery frontyard setback of an average of 34.4 “and we take every precaution and The National Passport Processing erly property line and extending from the of dumpsters was limited to the hours feet. Applicant is proposing 20 feet on the local residents have been named to safeguard to protect those records Center conducted an audit of the southerly property line along the rear por- between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., whereas frontyard setback. the Cornell University College of which include hosting a redundant Clerk’s Offices during the year. Their tion of the easterly property line, provide the Resolution sets forth that the Applicant Section 12.04D of the Land Use Ordi- Arts and Sciences’ Dean’s List for system as part of our disaster recov- report illustrates that the Clerk’s staff additional landscaping, revise and update will no longer use dumpsters at the site and nance. Ordinance requires dwelling units Fall Semester 2013: Dara Levy, a signage, and make other site improve- will instead use a trash compactor, subject to have no less than 600 square feet of ery plan. In the event of a natural or are knowledgeable and professional ments. In addition to preliminary and final to the same time limitation that delivery to habitable floor area. For the two 2nd floor resident of Westfield; Eric man-made disaster, this will allow us Certified Passport Agents who en- major site plan approval, the Resolution or removal of the trash compactor from the mezzanine dwelling units, Applicant is pro- Oberman, a resident of Westfield; to ensure the continuity of conduct- sure that the office is in compliance grants bulk or “c” variances pursuant to site is limited to the hours of 7:30 a.m. to posing 385 square feet of habitable floor Max Shin, a resident of Westfield; ing business in Union County.” with standards dictated by the Na- N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(c) from the Land Use 5:30 p.m.; (v) trucks were required to be area. Matthew Blank, a resident of Ordinance of the Town of Westfield to unloaded under the canopy as shown on Section 17.05B of the Land Use Ordi- Elections: Six elections were held tional Passport Center. Eleven pass- allow the following: (i) minimum side yard the plan, whereas this condition was elimi- nance. Ordinance requires driveway width Westfield and Cooper Truman, a in 2013 including a Special Election port staff attended a rigorous one- less than required; (ii) minimum side yard nated because the Resolution approved to be 20 feet for two-way traffic. Applicant resident of Mountainside. in Berkeley Heights in May, the Pri- day program conducted by the Na- buffer less than required; (iii) storefront removal of the canopy and the site plan as is proposing 14 feet in width for the drive- mary Election in June, the General tional Passport Office which the facade window area less than required; approved provides for a sealed loading way. PUBLIC NOTICE (iv) fence height in the side/rear yards dock for tractor-trailers, and vendor trucks All documents relating to this application Election in November, the Hillside Union County Clerk’s Office hosted. SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD (along the southerly property line, and to be unloaded from designated vendor may be inspected by the public between Runoff in December and two Special Each individual was tested and all BOARD OF EDUCATION extending from the southerly property line loading spaces; and (v) gas lanterns on the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., NOTICE OF MEETINGS Elections for the election of United staff received their Certification. along the easterly property line) greater Elm Street were to be repaired or removed, Monday through Friday, in the office of the (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC States Senator following the passing “2013 was a full year of improve- than permitted; (v) retaining wall height whereas that condition was deemed by the Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue West, MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) (Cowperthwaite Place) greater than per- Resolution to be no longer relevant as gas Westfield, New Jersey. of United States Senator Frank ments and expansion of services,” *ADDENDUM TO REGULARLY mitted; (vi) fence and retaining wall set- lanterns were no longer present near the Any interested party may appear at said Lautenberg. the Clerk said. “We value our ability SCHEDULED MEETINGS* back, respectively, less than required; (vii) site. hearing and participate therein in accor- A significant success in elections to service our residents fully, compe- a monument sign where such signs are not THE STOP & SHOP dance with the Rules of the Board. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of was the expansion of the Vote- By- tently and with courtesy and look permitted; (viii) two main entrance signs SUPERMARKET COMPANY LLC Darin D. Pinto, Esq. Education will meet in Executive Session on the East elevation where only one is By: Howard D. Geneslaw, Esq. Attorney for Applicant for mandatory Harassment, Intimidation, Mail satellite office in Westfield. forward to a new year of continued permitted; (ix) height of main entrance wall Gibbons P.C. John A. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 13, 2014 Page 19 POPCORN WAA to Host Artistic Anatomy “Labor Day” Presentation by Frank Falotico WESTFIELD — On Sunday, Feb- Monmouth University. Workmanlike Melodrama ruary 16, the Westfield Art Association Mr. Falotico has exhibited in numer- 2 and ½ popcorns (WAA) will host a presentation on ar- ous shows in New Jersey and New York One Popcorn, Poor — Two Popcorns, Fair — Three Popcorns, Good — Four Popcorns, Excellent tistic anatomy by Frank Falotico, Di- including Rutgers University, NJ Cen- rector of the duCret School of Art. ter for the Visual Arts, Swain Galleries, By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER bors dropping in, friendly but suspi- Mr. Falotico, a New Jersey native, Ridgewood Art Institute, Middletown Film Critic cious cops stopping by to give one studied at The Art Students League of Center for the Arts and Salmagundi I had hoped that by this time in my the heebie-jeebies. New York with artists Thomas Fogarty, Club, N.Y.C. He has taught a variety of career it would be the doorman at Bear in mind, affairs of the heart Marshall Glasier, Steven R. Kidd, Earl courses at the duCret School of Art, The New York Times with whom I’d notwithstanding, Adele is harboring Mayan, John Howard Sanden and re- including anatomy for 38 years and has be casually exchanging thoughts on a fugitive…a quandary that might nowned anatomy instructor Robert been the Director of the school for the cinema and life in general. How- engagingly challenge the wits of a Beverly Hale. past 25 years. ever, when the ticket taker kid at the university ethics class on any given Mr. Falotico served in the U.S. Navy This presentation for artists, aspiring Bijou asked me what I thought of afternoon. All the better if the prof from 1966 to 1970 as a Hospital Corps- artists and art enthusiasts will be held director Jason Reitman’s “Labor spices matters up with some brandy- man including a tour in Viet Nam with from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Community Day,” I was happy to ply my populist spiked coffee and little Viennese the 1st Marine Division. He is a gradu- Room, Westfield Municipal Building, manner by first asking a question: cakes, as was Dr. Halberstoddter’s ate of theduCret School of Art where he 425 East Broad Street, Westfield. The GROWING UP…Roosevelt Intermediate School in Westfield will present 13 “Do you know what schmaltzy custom at Olde Ivy Film Criticism studied with famed sculptor Boris Blai meeting is handicapped-accessible, (The Musical) as this year’s spring musical. Pictured, left to right, are: Nicole means?” College. and portrait artist Furman J. Finck and open to the general public, and admis- Player, Lauren Singer, Julian Mazzola, Duncan Cook, Kimmi Zimmermann, “No,” he honestly answered, but You see, there is a familiar con- earned a B.A. in fine art from sion is free. Christopher Culhane, Nicholas Guerriero and Andrew Zanfagna. seemed ready to learn. viviality in the innocent predictabil- I thought for a second, fighting off ity of the tale. It’s almost, but not the inclination to define a word with quite, as outlandish as the tear-jerk- Roosevelt School Presents the same word, and then offered, ing dance Jane Wyman and Rock “corny.” He gathered it in with a Hudson do in “Magnificent Obses- smile of recognition, and then I sion” (1954), where he accidently 13 (The Musical) added, “…but in a good-natured, causes her blindness and then goes WESTFIELD — Roosevelt Inter- Singer) is spreading the nastiest ru- sweet kind of way.” back to medical school so he can mediate School will present 13 (The mors. He acknowledged, and I like to cure her. Musical) as this year’s spring musi- With an unforgettable rock score think he’ll use schmaltzy in conver- So it is no surprise that this film is cal. Based on the book by Dan Elish from Tony Award-winning composer sation someday, perhaps even with destined to spawn two basic camps and Robert Horn, 13 is a grown-up Jason Robert Brown, 13 is a hilari- the doorman at The New York Times. of viewers…the yeas and the nays. story about growing up. ous, high energy musical for all ages That schmaltzy digression com- Just as Adele is prepared to put her- Evan Goldman, played by Duncan about discovering that cool is where pleted, the first piece of business is self in harm’s way to realize her Cook, is two months from turning 13 you find it, and sometimes where you to note that viewers will subcon- romantic fantasy, the former group years old, living happily in New York least expect it. sciously decide whether or not is willing to suspend their disbelief City, when his world is turned upside The cast and crew, made up of 73 they’re willing to buy into the warm — even if it means being deemed a down by his parents’ divorce. He is members, is directed by Kimberly and fuzzy packaging of a tale that, at sentimental sap — to bask for a forced to move to a small town in the Jonny. its heart, is desperate and danger- moment in a contemporary version mid-west. All performances will be at ous. of courtly love. Facing a new life in a new place Roosevelt Intermediate School, lo- But the desperation here, dramati- A fellow in my gym, alas, also not with different customs and culture, cated at 301 Clark Street, Westfield. cally dissected in a triptych of syr- the doorman at the “Times,” won- Photo courtesy of Frank Falotico The performances are: Friday, March ANATOMY LESSON…The Westfield Art Association will host a presentation Evan has to make choices about who upy character studies, is more about dered if I had seen the film, to which on artistic anatomy by Frank Falotico, Director of the duCret School of Art, at he wants to be versus who he really 7, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 8, at personal yearning than strict sur- I answered in the affirmative. He its meeting on Sunday, February 16. Pictured, a sculpture and the anatomical is, make new friends and survive the 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 9, at 2 vival. What amounts to a variation asked: “Do they get him?” planes created by the bone structure of the human skull by Mr. Falotico. school year. Easier said than done. p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance; $10 at of the Stockholm Syndrome (see “Do you really want to know?” I Brett (Nicholas Guerriero), the star the door and are on sale now. Patty Hearst) is put into motion when inquired, implying the irreversibil- Westfield Community Band quarterback, is threatening to ruin his For ticket information, e-mail Nina Josh Brolin’s Frank, a convicted ity this information would bode, life and his only friend, Patrice at [email protected] or murderer on the lam, politely, but whilst cautious not to let “Labor (Kimmi Zimmermann), will not talk call (908) 789-4560. with unmistaken threat, inveigles his Day” compromise my work ethic. Presents Children’s Concert to him. The school freak, Archie This show is presented through a way into Adele and her son Henry’s “Yeah, I’m not going to see it.” So WESTFIELD – The Westfield Com- with also be invited to help Dr. Connors (Julian Mazzola), sees an opportu- special arrangement with Music The- rather rundown but comfy, New I told him. He smiled as if he had just munity Concert band will present “A conduct the final selection of the con- nity for blackmail and Lucy (Lauren atre International (MTI). Hampshire abode. saved $9. Children’s Concert,” a free concert pro- cert, “Children’s March,” which con- Adele, played by Kate Winslet, is … gram for elementary school children tains numerous children’s songs, such a pretty sad sack, a very nervous “Labor Day,” rated PG-13, is a and their families on Sunday, March 2, as “Pop! Goes the Weasel,” “Three divorcee hard put to raise adolescent Paramount Pictures release directed at 2 p.m. in the Edison Intermediate Blind Mice” and “Rock-a-bye, Baby.” Henry (Gattlin Griffith) without ben- by Jason Reitman and stars Kate School Auditorium, 800 Rahway Av- According to Dr. Connors, most of efit of his father, Gerald (Clark Winslet, Josh Brolin and Gattlin enue in Westfield. the members of the Westfield Commu- Gregg). Hubby took off when the Griffith. Running time: 111 minutes This concert is being presented in nity Concert Band began playing an starry-eyed, passionate woman came recognition of “Music in Our Schools instrument while in elementary school unglued. Henry acquiesces to din- Month” and represents an opportunity and continue to enjoy performing band ner out with Dad’s new family, per- Masterwork Chorus for younger students to be introduced music today. functorily attending each Sunday. Performs Bach’s to all of the instruments of the band and The Westfield Community Concert While age-appropriately naïve, to participate with a live concert perfor- Band welcomes experienced area mu- Henry, also called Hank, is very sym- ‘St. John Passion’ mance. sicians to inquire about joining the pathetic to Mom’s needs and condi- MADISON — Under the baton Dr. Thomas Connors, music director band by contacting Barry Rosenberg, tion. One set of movie production of acclaimed Music Director An- of the band, has prepared a program band president, at (732) 356-9400 or notes deems her depressed, another drew Megill, The Masterwork Cho- which is highlighted by Russian com- by email at says it’s agoraphobia. But the most rus will perform Bach’s revered poser Serge Prokofiev’s well-known [email protected]. important diagnosis resides with you. sacred oratorio “St. John Passion” musical adaptation of the children’s The band rehearses each Wednes- Suffice it to say, whatever the doubt- on March 22, at 8 p.m. at the Dor- story, “Peter and the Wolf.” day evening from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. in lessly complex pathology, sultry othy Young Center for the Arts at The young members of the audience the community room located in the Miss Winslet is entirely convincing. Drew University in Madison. will be able to see, hold and hear many Westfield Municipal Building, 425 East What, however, may seem a bit Mr. Megill and the Chorus will different types of band instruments Broad Street, and performs throughout along with demonstrations by band farfetched if not untoward to some is be joined by a baroque orchestra the year. The band is now in its 102nd RIGHT DIRECTION…Members of “Wrong Direction,” the Rock Performance how Adele adjusts to the intrusion. with authentic period instruments members. Young persons in attendance concert season. Workshop band of the New Jersey Workshop for the Arts, will perform on Sunday, Talk about turning lemons into and professional soloists. A noted February 22, at the Crossroads in Garwood. Pictured left to right, are: Jasmine lemonade…in this case it’s more Bach scholar, Mr. Megill will McMorran, Ebony Payne, William Rehwinkel, Philip Rehwinkel, Matt Latowsky, like elixir…and a bit verboten. present a pre-concert lecture begin- and Ben Tipton (seated at drum). Missing from the photo is Aidan Pine. Tossed into the bargain, Hank sure ning at 7 p.m. that is open to all could use a willing father figure. ticket-holders. Fact is, unapologetically mawk- Performing the rich array of arias NJWA Rock Performance ish as director Reitman’s script and recitatives, will be soprano adapted from Joyce Maynard’s novel Elizabeth Baber Weaver, Grammy may be, there are startling truths award-winning mezzo-soprano Vir- Workshop at Crossroads countervailing the treacle. Flash- ginia Warnken, and baritone David GARWOOD — The New Jersey ers, CCR, Joan Jett, Red Hot Chili backs detailing the life circum- Newman. Tenor Stephen Sands will Workshop for the Arts (NJWA) Rock Peppers, the Eagles and more. There stances, tragic and happy, that perform the demanding role of the Performance Workshop will present is a $5 admission for the program. formed these characters serve to ra- Evangelist. The Chorus, playing a live performance on Saturday, Feb- Regarding the progress of the tionalize the ensuing relationships. multiple roles, responds with some ruary 22, at 4:30 p.m. at the Cross- group during this session, Mr. This ultimately includes casting a of the most dramatic and moving roads, 78 North Avenue, Garwood. Brown, a professional who has been sympathetic eye on the heartbreak- choruses in all of Baroque litera- The group of talented teens may involved in various recording ing horror that led to Frank’s incar- ture. have named themselves “Wrong Di- projects and composition, stated, ceration. Tickets are $35 to $75 and are rection,” but their directors, guitar- “This session included an awesome Now, I’m sure that heretofore it available by calling (800) 838-3006. ist Glen Brown and percussionist group of teen musicians who were had been eons since anyone visited Golden Circle seating ($75) in- John Bryan, have seen them develop able to put together a substantial set reclusive Adele and her sweet son. cludes a pre-concert champagne along the right direction to become of truly rockin’ tunes!” But this is the movies. Thus it only reception and reserved seating. MUSICAL CLUB…The Junior Musical Club will hold the second audition of the very astute musicians on their re- Mr. Bryan, a member of the Whirl- figures that tension and fears…the For more information, visit academic year on Sunday, February 23, from 5 to 6 p.m. Pictured, the Junior spective instruments. They have met ing Dervishes, has opened for artists sort that Hitchcock loved to wreak… www.Masterwork.org or email Musical Club perform at a meeting during the recent holidays. Call (908) 654- weekly on Saturday nights at the such as Patti Smith, the Fixx, Billy come to bear. You know, nosy neigh- [email protected]. 1036 for more information. NJWA studios to perfect their musi- Squire, the Goo Goo Dolls, Jewel cal skills and to enjoy the atmo- and The Romantics, added “It is a Junior Musical Club Auditions Set for Feb. 23 sphere of rocking out with their pleasure to work with such a fine SCOTCH PLAINS - The Junior Mu- that the student make arrangements for peers. group of musicians.” sical Club will hold the second audition his or her own accompanist. Other- The group includes Ebony Payne To find out more about the Rock of the academic year on Sunday, Feb- wise, he or she should contact Samantha (bass), Matt Latowsky (guitar), Wil- Performance Workshop, or to join ruary 23, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the home or, alternatively, Beverly Shea at (908) liam Rehwinkel (keyboards), Jas- the next session which begins on of Beverly Shea, 2121 Princeton Av- 654-1036, for a list of accompanists or mine McMorran (vocals), Ben March 1, call (908) 789-9696 or enue, Scotch Plains. for any further information. Tipton (drums), Aidan Pine (guitar) visit the NJWA studios at 150-152 Auditions are open to students cur- The Junior Musical Club is dedi- and Philip Rehwinkel (guitar). Their East Broad Street, Westfield. For rently in the eighth through twelfth cated to providing performance oppor- Crossroads performance will include information on this or any other pro- grade who live in Westfield and nearby tunities for teen-aged classical musi- between nine and 11 songs by such gram of the NJWA, log on to communities. The audition must in- cians. artists as Evanescence, Foo Fight- www.njworkshopforthearts.com. clude two pieces of contrasting style, and memorization of some portion of a piece is encouraged. To obtain an audition application, the student should contact Samantha Tropper, Auditions Chairperson, by phone (908) 875-5124 or by email [email protected]. The Masterwork Chorus If an accompanist is needed, it is best

chuck rose presents filmmaker symposium’s HOUSE RT STIVAL A LM FE I Preview the best & smartest new films before public release enjoy surprise visits by filmmakers & actors Feb. 14-15, 21-22, 28 Mar. 1 Tickets/Info 908-276-7611 F REGISTER EARLY & SAVE 732-870-6012 www.cdctheatre.org 78 Winans Ave, Cranford www.arthousefilmfestival.com Funding has been made possible in part by the NJ State Council on the Arts, Dept. of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, FILMMAKERS through a grant administered by the Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs Starts in MARCH S Y M P O S I U M Starts in MARCH Page 20 Thursday, February 13, 2014 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Water Color Club to Host Artist Ann Taylor LIVINGSTON — The Essex Water Watercolor Society, the Clifton Assn. Color Club will present a watercolor of Artists, the Art Centre of New Jer- painting demonstration by Verona art- sey, the West Essex Art Assn. and the ist, Ann Taylor, on Sunday, March 9, Millburn/Short Hills Art Center. Ann from 2-4 p.m. at the Livingston Senior recently completed a two-year term as Community Center, 204 Hillside Av- President of the New Jersey Water- enue, Livingston. color Society and is a Past-president Washington School Players’ Pandora’s Box Ann Taylor is an award-winning of the Essex Water Color Club. watercolorist who finds challenge in Mrs. Taylor has had seven solo interpreting a wide variety of subjects, shows and participated in select juried Unleashed Wicked Good Fun frequently utilizing water as a compo- exhibitions at the, Morris, Monmouth, sitional element. Her love of color and Noyes and Ellerslie Museums. Her By CHRISTIE STORMS Teen Beach Movie, and Lady Gaga’s Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times light is evident in most of her paint- paintings are included in many private “Applause.” ings. American and international collec- WESTFIELD — Greek mythology King of the gods, Zeus (Mark Mrs. Taylor began studying water- tions. Presently, she teaches water- warned that opening Pandora’s box Parmelee), popped in from time to colors when she was 15. A graduate of color classes in Caldwell and is on the unleashes nothing but problems. How- time, bringing along thundering sound the High School of Industrial Arts in staff of the Livingston Arts Associa- ever, the one opened by the Washing- effects and his comedic ability to chan- Manhattan, she has a B.A. in Fine and tion. She also has conducted water- ton School Players last weekend in nel a preacher man persona while guid- Applied Arts from Brooklyn College. color workshops sponsored by the Road their 67th annual production, ing the students. Further studies include courses at The Scholar (Elderhostel) program. She has “Pandora’s Box” also released lots of The kids finally found “antidotes” to School of Visual Arts, the New School been teaching watercolor painting for laughs and some catchy song and dance extinguish the evil foursome in the for Social Research and the Yard over 20 years. numbers. form of Prometheus (Alun Williams), School of Art in Montclair. The demonstration is open to all and Of course, evil did rear its ugly head. Cupid (Lani Lipkind), Arachne (Sheila She is a signature member of the is free to members. A $5 donation is for In true mythological fashion, it reared Wiggins), and Lakshmi (Katie New Jersey Watercolor Society, The non-members and guests. Refresh- four of them: Midas (Joshua Wein), Garguilo). They imparted the four vir- Garden State Watercolor Society and ments will be served. Medusa (Julie Shanebrook), Ares (John tues of generosity, humility, gratitude an exhibiting member of the Essex For more information visit Potamousis), and Narcissus (Eric and love, which were powerful enough Water Color Club. Ann is also a signa- www.ewcclub.com or call (973) 994- Lipkind). Although, Narcissus might to send the vices back into Pandora’s ture member of the Pastel Society of 1597. More of Ann Taylor’s work can take issue with the word “ugly” as Box…although not necessarily forever. New Jersey and a member of the Al- be viewed at evidenced by his inability to stop fawn- Scriptwriter Julie Shanebrook said lied Artists of America, the North East www.annandallentaylor.com. ing over himself in a handheld mirror this was the message she hoped to drive while singing “I Feel Pretty,” much to home, particularly to young audience Photo courtesy of J.P. Terry the audience’s delight. members. GREEK GODS...Ares, played by John Potamousis, left, is told by Zeus, played It was up to three Washington School “You can never get jealousy, greed, by Mark Parmelee, that love has conquered intolerance, so Ares must get back “students” (Roselle Schjong, Monica vanity and intolerance safely back in into Pandora's box during Washington School Players’ “Pandora’s Box” per- Bergin and Brian Raftery) to stop the the box forever,” Ms. Shanebrook told formed last weekend. four vices from wreaking havoc among The Westfield Leader and The Scotch helped her envision the final product and laugh.” their classmates. Plains-Fanwood Times. “But as long as while writing, but that it can still be Mr. Spellman added, “It makes you This proved to be no easy task as the you keep the antidotes close to your challenging to incorporate all of the step outside of yourself and challenge immortals instigated fights on the play- heart, the vices will never take over components required and to satisfy the yourself. It’s been great times, great ground, bestowed jealousy and vanity your life.” many aspects of the contingents. friendships…I’ll miss it.” upon the school art show and talent This was the third script Ms. “To quote mythology, it’s like the Also moving on was Monica Bergin, auditions, and encouraged kids to be- Shanebrook has written and performed many heads of the hydra,” Ms. who portrayed “Kate,” one of the stu- come greedy hoarders with regard to during her five years with the show. A Shanebrook said. dents that opened Pandora’s box. The their birthday cupcakes. trip to the bookstore where her daugh- It is a long-standing show tradition Bergin family has been involved with Granted, their evil tricks were made ter selected a book about mythology to include a couple’s dance number, the show for eleven years. quite entertaining thanks to expertly inspired her concept of “Pandora’s and this year, they moved and grooved “It is truly a fantastic experience,” choreographed dance numbers includ- Box.” to “Copacabana.” Ms. Bergin said. “I was lucky enough ing M.C. Hammer’s “U Can’t Touch She said knowing returning cast Students also always look forward to to have my husband, Patrick, join me This,” “Cruisin’ for a Brusin’” from members’ talents and capabilities seeing their teachers, along with Prin- this year for the couple’s dance. I’m cipal Andrew Perry, up on the stage, glad he got to witness first hand the where they performed “Safety Dance,” whole rehearsal process…People work waving glowing neon accessories un- on this year round behind the scenes, der strobe light special effects. but it’s truly the final four to five weeks The traditional men’s number also that shapes itself into ‘The Show.’” WATERCOLOR DEMO...The Essex Water Color Club will present a water- did not disappoint. Mini-skirt clad The show’s band filled the Roosevelt color painting demonstration by Verona artist, Ann Taylor, on Sunday, March Washington School dads donned School auditorium with lively music 9, from 2-4 p.m. at the Livingston Senior Community Center, 204 Hillside “paws” and sashayed their furry “tails” and continued to entertain the audience Avenue, Livingston. Pictured above is Huguenot Dusk by Mrs. Taylor. through “What Does the Fox Say?” during intermission. They also per- resulting in lots of hooting and howling formed the Doors’ “Light My Fire” as from the audience. a tribute to the late Ray Manzarek with Arthouse Film Festival This fan favorite was choreographed some impressive keyboard work by by Jill Spellman, who, along with her band co-director Steve Little. Announces Line-up husband, Kevin, celebrated a ninth “Pandora’s Box” was directed by and final year with the show. Mrs. Phil Leary and Melissa Goldman, and AREA — Imagine seeing a festival- or call (732) 870-6012. The festival is Spellman also played the role of produced by Marc Fishman, Liz winning movie before it is released to open to anyone, but seating is limited, Pandora, while Mr. Spellman por- Mulholl, Ray Garguilo and Robyn Ives. the public, then the lights come up, and so early enrollment is advised. trayed Alex, one of the boys arguing An annual tradition since 1948 and there in front of you are the creators of Subscription is $133 for five weeks on the playground. still the school’s largest fundraiser, the the film, ready to answer questions and or $235 for all ten weeks. Also being “I really don’t know what I’m going show is always written, directed, per- discuss their work. Starting on Mon- offered is a specially priced flex ticket to do next January,” Mrs. Spellman formed and produced by Washington day, March 3, this will be a reality as so the user may choose any eight out of Photo courtesy of J.P. Terry Arthouse Film Festival begins its ten- ten nights for their convenience. Dis- PANDORA’S BOX...Washington School Players performed in their 67th annual joked. “It’s an intense month, but so School parents and staff. The PTO will production “Pandora’s Box” last weekend. Julie Shanebrook, above, wrote the much fun and so unlike anything in determine how to best use the proceeds week festival at two New Jersey the- counts will be available for early regis- script and also portrayed the goddess, Medusa. real life…You can’t help but smile to benefit students. atres: AMC Loews Mountainside and tration. AMC Loews Monmouth Mall. Confirmed films and those under WCP to Host One-Act The festival has hosted 1,611 movie consideration for the upcoming festi- premieres with 1,034 live guest ap- val include: “Belle” with Gugu Mbatha- Playwright Competition pearances over the past 23 years. Oscar Raw, Tom Wilkinson, director Misan WESTFIELD — Westfield Com- winners and nominees Danny Aiello, Sagay; “Breathe In” with Felicity Jones, munity Players (WCP) announces Alan Arkin, James Cromwell, Frank Guy Pearce, director Drake Doremus; they will host “Curtain Up at WCP,” Darabont, Jesse Eisenberg, Ethan “A Coffee in Berlin” with Tom this year’s new addition to the theater’s Hawke, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Melissa Schilling, Friederike Kempter, director programming and fundraising efforts. Leo, Viggo Mortensen, Chazz Jan Ole Gerster; “The Double” with “Curtain Up at WCP” will be an Palminteri, John Sayles, Aaron Sorkin, Jesse Eisenberg, Mia Wasikowska, evening of one-act plays and mono- Fisher Stevens and David Strathairn Sally Hawkins, director Richard logues showcasing the talents of new have joined Dylan Baker, Famke Ayoade; “Fading Gigolo” with Sofia Saturday February 22, 2014 at 7pm | The Presbyterian Church, Westfi eld playwrights in the area. WCP will Janssen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Derek Vergara, Woody Allen, director John accept original scripts now through Luke, Mary Stuart Masterson, David Turturro; “Four Dogs” with Oliver Friday, February 21, for this show- Morse, Connie Nielsen, Joe Pantoliano Cooper, Dan Bakkedahl, director Joe case. Four to six one-act plays will be and Kevin Smith as guest speakers who Burke; “The Immigrant” with Marion The Gypsy Spirit chosen from all submissions. Also, have come to share their insights with Cotillard, Joaquin Phoenix, director two to three monologues, three to festival participants. James Gray; “Chef” with Robert four minutes long, will also be cho- “The program will always be flex- Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, di- sen. ible in order to take advantage of op- rector Jon Favreau; “Ida” with Agata Submitted plays must be no longer portunities as they arise,” said festival Trzebuchowska, Agata Kulesza, di- KODALY Dances of Galanta than 15 minutes in length and need to director Chuck Rose. “Wonderful sur- rector Pawel Pawlikowski; “Le Week- utilize minimal set pieces and props. prises and fantastic celebrities can pop End” with Jim Broadbent, Lindsay SAINT-SAENS There is no entry fee and finalists will up out of nowhere, so we try to keep the Duncan, Jeff Goldblum, director be selected by a committee. Selected schedule as fluid as possible. “Even Roger Michell; “Locke” with Tom Cello Concerto No. 1 plays will be performed at the theater before we started 23 years ago, I began Hardy, Ruth Wilson, director Steven on Saturday, June 7. working to create an international VIP Knight; “Neighbors” with Seth featuring soloist Submissions can be emailed to network of actors, directors, screen- Rogen, Zac Effron, director Nick [email protected] writers, producers, journalists and film Stoller; “Night Moves” with Dakota Allison Eldredge or can be mailed to the theater: industry pros whose jobs involve creat- Fanning, Peter Sarsgaard, director Westfield Community Players, 1000 ing and evaluating the cream of Kelly Reichardt; “The Retrieval” with DVORÁK Symphony No. 8 North Avenue, West, Westfield, N.J. Sundance, Cannes, Toronto, Venice, Tishuan Scott, Ashton Sanders, di- 07090, Attention Gail Smith. Berlin, SXSW, Tribeca and the other rector Chris Eska; “Rob the Mob” important film festivals. We also work with Michael Pitt, Nina Arianda, di- Auditions for Fantastic to ferret out potential hits in the devel- rector Raymond De Felitta; “St. Tickets $25-$75 opment and production stages so we Vincent” with Bill Murray, Naomi Mr. Fox Announced are ready to pounce on the best films Watts, Melissa McCarthy, director Students $12 WESTFIELD — Hedgehog and first. “Three of the films we premiered Theodore Melfi; “We Are the Best!” Feather Theatre Company announced last year just received a total of 16 with David Dencik, Liv LeMoyne, auditions for the spring production Oscar nominations: “12 Years a Slave director Lukas Moodysson; “Wild” For tickets and of Fantastic Mr. Fox, adapted from (9), “Nebraska” (6) and “The Broken with Reese Witherspoon, Gaby information go to the Roald Dahl book by Sally Reid, Circle Breakdown” (1),” explained Mr. Hoffmann, director Jean-Marc Vallee; will take place in March. There are Rose. and “The Young and Prodigious www.NJFestivalOrchestra.org numerous roles for adults, kids and For information, to see which films Spivet” with Helena Bonham Carter, older kids. Detailed character descrip- were screened in the past, or to register, Kathy Bates, director Jean-Pierre or call 908 232 9400 tions and age ranges for parts can be visit www.ArthouseFilmFestival.com Jeunet. found by visiting www.hedgehogandfeather.org/ fantastic_mr_fox Audition date: are Sunday, March 2, at Parish Center – Holy Trinity Church, Westfield from 3-4:30 – kids (all age groups); Adult rehearsals will be held from 4:30 – 6 p.m. Rehearsals will be held on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Attendance at rehearsal will depend on role you are cast in. Details to be announce. Bring all potential conflict dates with you to auditions so there are no last minute surprises that interfere will rehearsals or performances. Tech week will be held from May 5- 8 in the evenings and are mandatory. Performances, which are also man- datory, will take place on Friday, May 9, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 10, at 2 and 7 p.m.; Friday, May 16, at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 17, at 2 and 7 p.m. FILM FESTIVAL…“Belle,” pictured, above, along with “The Double,” “Fading There is no audition fee, but there Gigolo,” “Le Week-End,” “Locke” and many more not-yet-released movies will will be a script and costume fee be- premiere in the Arthouse Film Festival beginning Monday, March 3, at AMC tween $10 and $25 dollars for anyone Loews Mountainside and AMC Loews Monmouth Mall. For more information who is cast. call (732) 870-6012 or visit www.ArthouseFilmFestival.com. Page S-1 Thursday, February 13, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary CAPPELLO GETS CRUCIAL WIN AT 170-LBS; BIRCH WINS AT 160-LBS, BUSCH MAJORS AT 126-LBS Cougars Edge No. Highlands by Wrestling Criteria, 31-31 ranking in the state. Cappello bumped up a weight Cougar Nick Ballas recorded a Scorese pinned Hassan Khokhar By DAVID B. CORBIN “Injury defaults and forfeits! class to square off with Brandon pair of takedowns and a pair of in 39 seconds with a half nelson Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times They forfeited to Gavin and he Latierno, who entered the bout escapes to beat Tom Hamrah, 6- then Dave Busch punished Jake Criteria put the Cranford High was going to pin that kid. What I with a 25-3 record, one of seven 3, at 195-lbs then Highlander Paparozzi with three takedowns, School wrestling team over the told the guys before the match, Highlanders with 20+ wins. Tom Cosgriff improved to 24-6 an escape and a nearfall to claim top in a wild match with Northern ‘this is going to be as close as it Cappello recorded a low double- and demonstrated why his team a 10-1 majority decision at 126- Highlands, which ended in a 31- gets and we need bonus points. leg takedown in the first period likes to choose the top position lbs. 31 draw in Cranford on February Whatever we can get and don’t and added an escape and an- as he clamped Mike Pastor sev- “Every period he got a takedown 7. give any up.’ I didn’t think it was other takedown in the second eral times in a cradle to seize a then he went after back points as Each team won seven bouts going to be 31-31 but within a period. 16-1, tech fall in 6:00 at 220-lbs. soon as he could,” Coach Gorman and the 13-6 Highlanders re- couple of points depending on “I looked online to see who I After ElKhoury received his for- said. corded two pins to Cranford’s who is going to get the bonus might wrestle and I knew he feit, Highlander Alfonse DeMaria Highlander Shane Sosinsky one, but forfeits, disqualifications points. That’s what these type of might have been the kid. I was used the top position and the used a barrel roll reversal and a and defaults in a Criteria 1 count matches come down to. That trying to stay low and trying not cradle to grab a 7-2 decision two-point nearfall to edge Brian as pins also and the 15-4 Cou- extra takedown or not getting to tie up, because I was bumping over Anthony Capece at 106-lbs McGovern, 4-2, at 132-lbs then gars received two forfeits to boost taken down,” Cougar Head Coach up and the kid was heavy. I tried then Jared Ibelli also used the Murray’s win by forfeit put the their total to three. Pat Gorman said. to keep forward to get a shot on cradle to earn a 12-4 majority Cougars on top, 31-21, with two One of the forfeits was to heavy- The first bout of the evening him, and I got lucky to get those decision over Tom DiGiovanni at bouts remaining. weight Jon ElKhoury, whose pos- came at 160-lbs, and Cougar sweeps going. The sweeps were 113-lbs to give the Highlanders Highlander Andrew Somple re- sible opponent had a 1-16 record, Corey Birch bumped up to face a change off of the doubles,” an 18-15 lead. corded a 12-4 major decision and the other was to 138-lb Gavin Jack Castiglia and came out on Cappello said. “They chose top a lot. They over Andrew Tompkins at 145- Murray, who entered the match top, 4-1, after recording a double- With a 5-2 lead, Cappello man- went for the cradle every time. lbs then Sean Kelly pinned Paul with a 29-0 record and a top-8 leg takedown and a reversal. Niko aged to control Latierno through- When you pin kids a lot with the Castillo with a head lock in 1:21 out the third period to gain the cradle, that’s where you should at 152-lbs to knot the team score crucial victory. be. We knew after the second and set up the Criteria decision. “I thought I was going to have match, this was what their move “Even the tough ones that we trouble holding him down, be- was. We had to defend against it lost, this is the part of the season cause he was heavier and he and just get back to our feet,” where we have to take this and escaped on me twice. I just tried Coach Gorman said. use it as motivation. This lets us to keep leverage with that arm. I At 120-lbs, Cougar Chris CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE got that arm bar in and that was it,” Cappello said. Cougar Brian McGovern “Niko has been wrestling tough kids all season. We have been vs Shane Sosnitsky (132) using him at [1]60 and [1]70, because that’s how good he is. He was an All-American down at Virginia Beach this summer as a freshman. It’s good to have a kid like that, who you can move around. He’s very strong. I’m sure that they thought that they Cougar Corey Birch were going to knock Niko off with vs Jack Castaglia (160) that kid. We had other plans,” Coach Gorman said. The Highlanders gave the Cou- gars a hint of their specialty move See & Subscribe at at 182-lbs when Tyler Hurwitt BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo pinned Chris Kiame with a cradle in 1:01 to knot the team score. Submit commentary and items for publishing. Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste Page S-2 Thursday, February 13, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Cougar Dave Busch Cougar Tom DiGiovanni See another photo on page 4 vs Jake Paparozzi (126) vs Jared Ibelli (113)

know where we are and what we BOUT SEQUENCE: 195: — Ballas (C) d Hamrah, 6-3 113: — Ibelli (N) md DiGiovanni 12-4 138: — Murray (C) won forfeit need to work on,” Coach Gorman 160: — Birch (C) d Castiglia, 4-1 220: — Cosgriff (N) tf Pastor 16-1, 6:00 120: — Scorese (C) p Khokhar :39 145: — Somple (N) md Tompkins 12-4 said. 170: — Cappello (C) d Latierno, 5-2 Hwt: — ElKhoury (C) won forfeit 126: — Busch (C) md Paparozzi, 10-1 152: — Kelly (N) p Castillo 1:21 182: — Hurwitt (N) p Kiame, 1:01 106: — DeMaria (N) d Capece, 7-2 132: — Sosinsky (N) d McGovern 4-2 Cougar Anthony Capece Cougar Niko Cappello vs Alfonse DeMaria (106) vs Brendan Latierno (170) Page S-3 Thursday, February 13, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary BUSCH, TOMPKINS RECORD KEY WINS; BIRCH HANGS TOUGH AT 160 TO SECURE VICTORY Cougar Matmen Hold Back Wildcats in Sectionals, 30-28 Prepared By DAVID B. CORBIN and an escape to drop an 8-2 and three more takedowns in the Cougar Dave Busch went to town a 20-5 tech fall in 5:57 over Joe Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times decision to Cougar Jon ElKhoury. third period. at 126-lbs with a single-leg trip Pierantoni at 132-lbs to make the Two matches in a row came At 106-lbs, Wildcat Phil Ruiz im- At 120-lbs, Chris Scorese began takedown on Andrew Quintana score, 21-19. At 138-lbs, Cougar down to the final bout within a proved to 25-7 when he recorded with a quick dart single-leg and added three more takedowns junior Gavin Murray upped his four-day span and the Cranford two escapes and a five-point shoul- takedown on Jon Arendas then and an escape to seize a 9-3 career win record to 97 when he High School wrestling team man- der roll-to-back move to defeat added three points with a stretch victory. Throughout his bout, pinned Chris Meo in 46 seconds aged to pull both of them out of Anthony Capece. hammerlock/half nelson. Arendas Busch kept working for the two- with an arm bar/half nelson. the fire, ending with a 30-28 vic- Freshman Tom DiGiovanni ig- scored a reversal in the second on-one tilt in an effort to gain One of the most impressive bouts tory over Becton/Wallington in nited a string of six Cougar victo- period, but Scorese escaped and additional points. of the evening arrived at 145-lbs the first round of the North Jer- ries by earning an 11-3 majority added a single-leg wraparound Brian McGovern gave the Cou- when Cougar Andrew Tompkins sey, Section 2, Group 2 tourna- decision over Mike Cabrera at 113- takedown. In the third, Scorese gars their first team lead of the squared off with Rafal Kolodziel, ment in Cranford on February 10. lbs. DiGiovanni began the bout took a 10-2 lead with another evening when he recorded seven who stepped on the mat with a The 17-4 Cougars had just with a single-leg trip takedown, takedown, but Arendas avoided takedowns, a two-point nearfall 19-7 record. Tompkins scored a nipped Northern Highlands, 31- followed with an offensive spin the major decision with an escape and an escape then topped it off double-leg takedown in the first 31, winning by Criteria on Febru- takedown then added an escape at the buzzer. with a three-point cradle to claim period, Kolodziel escaped in the ary 7 and were quite aware of the second, Tompkins escaped in the talent the Becton Wildcats, now Photo on page 16 of third then ceded a penalty point to 14-6, brought to the table. earn a 3-2 victory and to jump the Bonus points were a must by The Westfield Leader Cougars’ lead to 30-19 with two either team and it appeared early bouts remaining. on that the Wildcats were going to The Wildcats needed two pins to get the lion’s share, while the win — a pin and a tech fall would Cougars missed out twice on bo- tie the score but the Cougars would nus points in the early stages. win by Criteria — and had two of However what did go in the Cou- their best wrestlers remaining. gars’ favor was several stellar Tyler Loughlin upped his record to individual efforts at key times. 27-1 when he pinned Paul Castillo But first with the match begin- with a double arm bar in 39 sec- ning at the 170-lb class, the Wild- onds at 152-lbs. cats presented one of their top In the final bout, 160-lbs, Wild- wrestlers with Nathan Bueno, cat Roy Forys with a 26-4 record, stepping onto the mats with a 28- began with a pair of takedowns on 2 record to face Chris Kiame. Corey Birch then added another Bueno took Kiame to the mat and takedown to carry a 6-2 lead into pinned him in 1:00 using a tight the third period. Forys was work- waist/half nelson. ing very hard to turn the stubborn At 182-lbs, Cougar Nick Ballas Birch but to no avail as Birch made several takedown attempts, escaped to insure the team vic- although unsuccessful, on Angelo tory. Dishmey but did get a two-point BOUT SEQUENCE: tilt in the second period and added 170: — Bueno (B) p Kiame 1:00 an escape and a takedown in the 182: — Ballas (C) d Dishmey 5-1 third to claim the decision. At 195: — Medrano (B) won forfeit 195-lbs, Wildcat Rafael Medrano 220: — Lewin (B) md Pastor 9-1 received a forfeit then Dylan Lewin Hwt: — ElKhoury (C) d Sanchez 8-2 improved to 23-7 when he re- 106: — Ruiz (B) d Capece 7-1 corded a 9-1 majority decision 113: — DiGiovanni (C) md Cabrera 11-3 over Mike Pastor to make the 120: — Scorese (C) d Arendas 10-3 126: — Busch (C) d Quintana 9-3 team score, 16-3. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 132: — McGovern (C) tf Pierantoni 20- The Cougars missed out on a COUGAR ATHLETES OF THE WEEK...Jenna Ellenbacher, a senior on the winter track team, recently won her second 5, 5:57 bonus point in the final seconds of consecutive 400-meters at the North II State Sectionals and led the 4x400m relay to their second straight title as well. Gavin 138: — Murray (C) p Meo :46 the 285-lb bout when Deion Murray, a junior on the varsity wrestling team, is currently is 27-0 with the most pins and team points. He also won the 145: — Tompkins (C) d Kolodziel 3-2 Sanchez received a penalty point 152: — Loughlin (B) p Castillo :39 Union County championship and was named most valuable wrestler. 160: — Forys (B) d Birch, 6-3 Page S-4 Thursday, February 13, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Photo on page 15 of The Westfield Leader Cranford PAL Matmen Nip WF Youth Matmen, 40-35 In a battle of undefeated teams, which secured the win, came with Cranford PAL beat Westfield, 40- Cranford down one point going 35, in a match-up of two of the into the last match. top youth wrestling teams in the “The match was a great team area. Cranford, which is the effort,” said Kevin Murray, head seven-time reigning Union coach and leader of Cranford’s County Brawl Champion, contin- PAL youth wrestling program. ued its win streak despite eight “Every year we are able to com- new wrestlers joining the lineup bine veteran wrestlers with new from last year. kids in the lineup to continue The win extended Cranford’s putting up big wins in the Cen- winning streak over Westfield to tral Jersey league. I couldn’t be more than 12 straight years. more proud.” Scoring pins for Cranford were Cranford is expected to again Robert Howard, Tom Korzeneski, compete for the league title and Connor Katz and Justin Alpaugh- anticipates sending several wres- McLean. Alpaugh-McLean’s pin, tlers to the NJ State Champion- ships in March. CRANFORD 40 WESTFIELD 35 50 J. Katz(C) d Singer 12-5 Please Support 53 Connolly(C) d Turnof 2-1 57 Rabinowitz d Waters(C) 2-1 Youth Sports Programs 60 Jacobs p Holleran (C) 63 Bencivanga md C. Howard 13-5 67 Hoerle md Digiovanni (C) 8-0 Blue Devils 70 Sliber d Murray(C) 8-3 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Raiders 73 Composto p Hecht(C) HEADING TO GEORGETOWN...Cougar three-sport athlete John Oblachinski, flanked by his mother Carol and Cougars 77 Howard(C) p Martin brother Brian on the left and father John on the right, has signed to play Division I football at Georgetown University in 80 Holleran(C) md Dec Kobrin 15-2 Washington D.C. in the fall. Pictured, left to right, in the back row are: Director of Athletics Darren Torsone and 83 Kanterman(C) d Hurtt 7-1 87 Korzeneski(C) p Price Oblachinski’s coaches Ryan Huber (basketball), Erik Rosenmeier (football) and Dennis McCaffrey (baseball). 90 Nock(C) d Ciotta 7-1 95 Scanlan p Petgrave(C) Lady Cougars Bounce 102 C. Katz(C) p Ondi Go and See a Game! 110 Alliegro d Renna(C) 6-2 Bishop Ahr, 46-37 HWT Alpaugh-McLean p Heard Defense seized the driver’s seat in the fourth quarter for the Cranford High School girls bas- ketball team in a 46-37 victory over Bishop Ahr in Edison on February 8. The 10-9 Cougars, who trailed 14-9 after the first quarter, kept chipping away then limited 10-8 Bishop Ahr to just two points in the fourth quarter. Erin Meixner sank two 3-pointers and led the Cougars with 14 points, while Lindsey Pace netted 12 points, Cerys MacLelland hit 11, Bela Speer sank six and Kerry Cougar Nick Ballas Wischusen had three. GETTING THE PIN...Cougar Robert Howard gets the pin in his 77-lb bout vs Northern Highlands Cranford 8 13 16 9 46 Bishop Ahr 14 11 10 2 37 against Westfield. LEADER/TIMES SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Are you enjoying the quality content you’re reading in the pages of this fine newspaper? If this is true... WE’RE ASKING YOU TO BECOME A SUBSCRIBER!

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HINKE contract totals $215,500. phasing out the Charger for the nosed with lead poisoning. On Specially Written for The Westfield Leader There are 18 homes, and five Interceptor. CRANFORD — The New Jersey January 30 the child’s lead level CRANFORD — Chief of Police alternate homes, slated for the The township will file a brief on Department of Environmental was 20, which is down from 59. Eric Mason has retired and Cap- $3-million grant the township was February 23, as a response to Protection (NJDEP) has approved The department is working on a tain James Wozniak will become awarded, Mayor Kalnins told The the New Jersey Department of the permit applications submit- diet with the child to decrease the new Chief of Police effective Westfield Leader. Environmental Protection ted by Cranford Development the lead levels. “I would like to Saturday, March 1, the township The township committee au- (NJDEP) approving the permit Associates (CDA) to develop 215 see it below 10 within the next committee said Tuesday at the thorized by a 4-1 vote, with Com- applications submitted by and 235 Birchwood Avenue, the six months,” said Monika official public meeting. Chief missioner Thomas Hannen, Jr. Cranford Development Associ- township committee said Mon- Koscova-Jencik, Registered En- Mason has served as chief for 11 voting nay, for 2013 budget ates (CDA) to develop 215 and day at its workshop meeting. vironmental Health Specialist. years. Capt. Wozniak has served transfers. The resolution allows 235 Birchwood Avenue, Town- The township has not received The child has developmental is- on the police force for some 25 the transfer of excess funds from ship Attorney Diane Dabulas said. any formal documents or further sues and puts everything in its years. the Police-Salaries and Wages “At this point we are not aware information, Township Attorney mouth, which Ms. Koscova-Jencik Pool membership fees will in- totaling $69,500 and Buildings of the basis of the decision (of Diane Dabulas said. The town- said has slowed the progress in crease this year. Steve and Grounds-Other Expenses the NJDEP),” Ms. Dabulas said. ship has said in the past that it treatment. Robertazzi, operations manager totaling $4,000 to Street Light- “We do not know if there are would appeal. Rita La Brutto asked the town- for the township pool and fitness ing totaling $11,000, PERS (Pub- conditions,” she said. The Governor’s Office is hold- ship for an update on the credits center, asked the township com- lic Employees Retirement Sys- “I would like to note my ing up the release of the Army for the group homes that she mittee last month to raise the tem) totaling $34,500 and Fi- disappointment…that the New Corps of Engineers’ report on its said have been missing since fees $25 across the board, ex- nance-Other Expenses totaling Jersey Department of Environ- cost/benefit analysis of its 2010. Ms. La Brutto last brought cept for senior citizens, who would $28,000. mental Protection has failed to stormwater mitigation plans this up at a planning board meet- see a $15 increase. The committee approved a con- protect the residents of the Town- along the Rahway River water- ing late last year when she was a For example, an individual resi- tract for the purchase of six Ford ship of Cranford,” Commissioner shed, Mayor Andis Kalnins said. member of the board. She asked dent for a summer membership Utility Police Interceptors. Low Hannen said. On a separate matter, Com- for documentation that the will pay $250; two adults with bidder winner Ford in Cherry Hill’s “It is a little baffling to me,” missioner Robert D’Ambola said township’s affordable-housing two children will pay $350, and a contract totals $144,393. The Commissioner Mary O’Connor in his Department of Public Works credits established by the Coun- senior citizen will pay $65. police department will begin said. report, “There is a salt short- cil on Affordable Housing (COAH) There are more levels of mem- age.” regulations are being sought. She berships available, as well as “We expect another storm this said 20 plus credits could be non-resident and corporate fees, Thursday. It is going to be a established. Ms. Dabulas said and winter and annual pool fees. problem,” Mr. D’Ambola said. there are no longer 20 plus cred- The pool and fitness center bro- “The potholes are horrendous,” its that could be had. chure with a full listing of fees is he said. He was given approval “There is documentation. We available on the township to expedite town emergency re- are waiting on one property. website, cranford.com/pool. pairs to county roads. There is another owner we are “We did look at pool fees in the The workshop meeting included waiting for documentation from area and we are reasonable…I updates from the health depart- to submit to the DCA (State of am comfortable with the modest ment, the environmental com- New Jersey Department of Com- increase,” Mayor Andis Kalnins mission, Roosevelt Park Com- munity Affairs). It is in the pro- said. mittee and Downtown District cess,” said Ms. Dabulas. “Serve The raising of three homes — Management Corporation, as well Center is the one we are waiting 306 Riverside Drive, 308 River- as a presentation on Phase 1 of for,” she said. side Drive and 207 Edgar Avenue the Town Hall renovations and a “Quite honestly, it has been a — under a FEMA grant for flood proposal on upgrading the pay disgrace,” Ms. La Brutto said. mitigation will begin. Under the stations. Roosevelt Park has been grant, FEMA will pay three quar- The health department has flu “graded and seeded success- ters of the cost and the vaccines available for children. It fully,” said Darren Gottesmann, homeowners will foot a quarter also has vaccines for meningitis, member of the Roosevelt Park pneumonia, shingles and DTAP Committee. of the bill. The contracts for 306 Christina Hinke for The Westfield Leader Riverside Drive and 207 Edgar PARK UPDATE...Darren Gottesmann, left, a member of the Cranford Roosevelt for adults who are uninsured or A picnic table and bench are in Avenue total $246,500 each, Park Committee, gives an update on planned renovations for the new Roosevelt underinsured. place with help from the Eagle while the 308 Riverside Drive Park at the Cranford Township Committee workshop meeting on Monday. Mayor Kalnins asked for an up- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-6 Thursday, February 13, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary NJDEP Approves Cranford’s Birchwood Application GW Debates Management

Scouts. Eight dogwood trees have to change to May 1 and August 1, sentation to change out its cur- been planted. whereas they previously were rent meter pay stations and stick Of Athletic Field Project The Eagle Scouts also are plan- due March 15 and September meters with a new pay station By BRIAN TRUSDELL ning to make a community gar- 15. Chief Financial Officer system. The system would allow Specially Written for The Westfield Leader latest completion date submit- den there. Other proposed work Terrence Wall said it would make users to pay by smartphone, ted by builders Flanagan Con- includes repairing the fence on the process smoother. credit card, coins or paper money. GARWOOD – At the Garwood struction was Tuesday, April 1, the far side, cleanup of the left- Martha Garcia, a member of Each station would cost the Borough Council workshop meet- but Mr. Guarriello said two weeks over wood and debris, planting the Downtown District Manage- township $8,602 plus $1,211 for ing on Tuesday night, the gov- ago that Sunday, June 1, was of trees on Arbor Day, building a ment Corporation, asked the solar powered machines; all but erning body discussed hiring a more realistic. playground, and possibly having township for an additional two would be solar powered. The construction/project manager for The discussion was sparked by Bocce and trails. $60,000 to replace pavers in the stations in the garage would be the Athletic Field Complex (AFC), Councilman Louis Petruzzelli’s “Progress has been made to downtown. This is on top of the electric powered. There is an police department pay raises and comment that a CM/PM could be shift other activities from Lincoln $30,000 it already has in the additional $709 per station for a snow removal. in place by Saturday, March 1. Park and Sherman Park,” said budget for the purpose, but has modem. The cost for equipment Borough Attorney Bob Renaud “To bring this project to an end, Mr. Gottesmann, such as soccer not used because of Hurricane maintenance is $58,000. stated he will draw up specifica- someone, I think, needs to be for ages 3 to 13, and hockey and Irene. This would not be enough The township currently has 26 tions for hiring a construction/ down there on a daily basis, put- golf for ages 11 to 17. money to complete the paver stations. There were two pro- project manager (CM/PM) for the ting some type of, not so much Additional trees are in the plan replacement that is required, Ms. posals submitted to the commit- $3.2-million Athletic Field Com- pressure, but just someone to as well. “We would like as many Garcia said. tee, one for replacing the 26 and plex, the latest move by the coun- oversee it,” Mr. Petruzzelli said. trees as possible. Shade is Director Kathleen Prunty also one to complete the whole sys- cil to finally complete the much- “It’s slow going down there.” needed,” Mr. Gottesmann said. said trees are pulling up pavers tem and do away with stick delayed ball field. The question appeared to be The committee has approached and said they suggest pulling out meters. Borough Clerk Christina whether to authorize approxi- Dreyer Farms for a donation as the trees. After a resident complained last Ariemma told the council she mately $600 to advertise the well. The Corporation also asked for month about noise levels from a had begun research regarding position, but the council opted Nelson Ditmar, a member of $20,000 to replace eight gas Vic- neighbor, it was suggested by the proposal. But before she could for Councilman Bill Nierstedt’s the environmental commission, torian lights that are broken at Ms. Dabulas that the township proceed further, she needed di- suggestion to let Mr. Renaud take said Cranford had a plan to re- Eastman Plaza with LED Victo- introduce a nuisance ordinance rection from the council on two weeks to draw up the RFP. duce its impervious surface by rian Lights, and $15,000 to re- that the police department can whether to hire a construction Council President Ann Palmer 10 percent. place lights under the Walnut enforce, as well as updating the firm or an individual. She felt a expressed dissatisfaction with “Someone needs to figure out Avenue overpass. noise ordinance to comply with firm would be “more of the same,” waiting another two weeks. But where we are going to reach this The township also heard a pre- the NJDEP model ordinance. instead suggesting hiring an in- Mr. Nierstedt said that with an- 10 percent,” Mr. Ditmar said. dependent individual who would other major snowstorm expected The township, he said, has had answer to the council. Thursday, likely little more would “numerous opportunities” to uti- For the second consecutive be completed at the site, and lize its funds to purchase land, meeting, the proposal to hire a therefore not much would be lost. and it has not happened. CM/PM occupied more than half “March 1 or March 15; there He suggested the township in- an hour of discussion in work- isn’t going to be much differ- stitute an open-space tax. It shop Tuesday night. ence,” he said. would mean increasing taxpay- The debate included the defini- While Mr. Guarriello said at the ers’ yearly tax bill $20 for the tion of “employee,” “consultant” January 28 meeting that hiring a average assessed home in and “contractor,” the hours the CM/PM could cost into “six fig- Cranford, he said. He stated that person would be required to work ures,” Ms. Ariemma said her re- 236 towns in New Jersey have an and suggestions that Borough search indicated that hiring open-space tax. The public would Engineer Don Guarriello’s con- someone would be more like vote on requiring the tax. tract be amended to include the $25,000, based on a March to However, should a municipal- duties. Ms. Ariemma said she July time frame, working eight ity get reassessed, that open- could not compose a “request for hours a day, five days a week. space tax will increase as the proposal” (RFP) for a non-pro- In other news, the council assessments increase, accord- fessional service. adopted an ordinance limiting ing to an NJ.com report. Construction of the AFC on the fences on the sides of homes of The township assessor’s office, south side of town was post- corner lots to an “open” type Mr. Ditmar said, told him that the poned two months at the start by (picket, chain link, split rail, etc.) tax would raise $165,000 for the Christina Hinke for The Westfield Leader Hurricane Sandy and was to be and no more than four feet high. township. NEW METERS...Cranford Police Lieutenant Edward Davenport unveils the finished by mid-year 2013. But The ordinance passed despite an The township committee gave new pay station meters recommended for the township at the Cranford Town- weather and soil disposal issues objection from the floor by former approval for sewer fee deadlines ship Committee workshop meeting on Monday. further delayed the project. The CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-7 Thursday, February 13, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Garwood Debates Management of Athletic Field Proj.

councilman Steve Blaufeder. about $2,000, for Police Chief budget was known. Mr. Blaufeder, whose home is Bruce Underhill. The increase Ms. Todisco said she would have on a corner lot at Beech Avenue would raise Mr. Underhill’s pay the preliminary estimates on the and Center Street, pointed out for 2014 to $126,490. budget by the Tuesday, Febru- that the ordinance will essen- The matter initially was part of ary 25 meeting. tially scuttle his plans to install the consent agenda until Coun- Streets, Roads and Ecology an in-ground pool, which requires cilman Jim Mathieu objected. Chairman Mr. Nierstedt reported a six-foot fence. At issue was whether the con- on the discussion of Monday’s The new regulation allows six- tract with Chief Underhill, nego- committee meeting, noting that foot fences in the backyard, as tiated in 2011, required the bor- it was dominated by a discussion long as they do not extend be- ough to increase his salary in line of snow removal. yond the width of the house. To with raises given to PBA-covered With temperatures struggling comply with both ordinances, Mr. officers. Councilwoman and Fi- to rise above freezing, much of Blaufeder said his pool will be too nance Committee Chairwoman the snow has remained from the narrow to be worthwhile. Sara Todisco argued that it did. past two storms and hardened, Mr. Blaufeder was informed he She received support of her read- causing disposal issues, particu- could seek a variance from the ing of the contract by Council- larly at intersections. The issue planning board. After rejecting a man Mike Martin. drew complaints from two senior Photo courtesy of Laurie Gregory, Westfield NONCONFORMIST...This “New Age” snowman was spotted at 713 Fourth motion to table the measure 4-3, But the other four council mem- citizens, one of whom owns a Avenue in Garwood February 4. the council adopted the ordinance, bers agreed to let Mr. Renaud corner lot and complained about with Mayor Pat Quattrocchi cast- review the contract, since he had trying to keep up. ing the tie-breaking vote. not read it after becoming bor- Mr. Nierstedt sought the public’s While the council approved, by ough attorney last year. help, imploring homeowners to Local Letters to the Editor a 5-1 margin, salary ranges for Mr. Mathieu said he did not shovel sidewalks as soon as pos- 45 different non-union employ- think council members in good sible to keep the snow from turn- Thanks for Supporting Garwood Toy Drive ees, it delayed a vote on whether conscience could vote on the is- ing into ice and making removal to approve a 1.75-percent raise, sue until the impact of the new difficult. On behalf of St. Joseph’s Social being donated. Services Center, Sister Jacinta Each year family members take Fernandes, and the children of turns waiting in line overnight in Elizabeth, the Garwood Knights inclement weather for the toy Cranford Board Workshop Discusses UCC of Columbus would like to thank distribution the following morn- everyone for their donations to ing. Your generosity is greatly our annual Toy Drive. Our thanks appreciated, especially during the Soccer Field Plans, Historic Designation to the following people for all current economy. their help and support. The mem- Since 1983, St. Joseph’s has By CHRISTINA M. HINKE the trees under the Cranford kind of lighting is intended for bers of The Church of St. Anne’s served the materially poor and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Township regulation, which is a the field, but Mr. Marsden said in Rosary Society and their presi- homeless community of greater CRANFORD — Mayor Andis three-to-one ratio. Mr. Marsden his letter that certain lighting dent, Christine Guerriero; The Elizabeth, New Jersey, by pro- Kalnins gave an update on the also asked UCC to provide plant- would require additional tree Eastman Management Group of viding basic human needs such Union County College (UCC) plans ing to buffer the field from the buffering. Livingston Partners, Michael and as food, clothing and medica- to build a soccer field along Gal- street. The board also discussed the Peter Schofel, especially tions, as well as a wide range of lows Hill Road during the plan- The township is not sure what ordinance adopted on first read- Catherine Mooney who arranged services and programs to help ning board’s workshop meeting ing by the township committee collection boxes in five of their them acquire the material goods last Wednesday. to designate The Crane-Phillips locations including toy collections and social services they need to UCC’s plan is to replace the Happy House, 124 North Union Avenue, from her co workers at The live with integrity. tennis courts with a soccer/la- as a Cranford Historic Landmark. Eastman Management Group; For information on St. Joseph’s crosse field, possibly a turf field. The Cranford Historic Preserva- the many tenants in their build- see YouTube “Homeless in Eliza- Township Engineer Richard tion Advisory Board had sought ing and from the Mt. Pleasant beth,” parts one and two, or visit Marsden sent a letter to UCC. this distinction from the town- Elementary School in Livingston their website “They are not under our purview ship. This is the first house or teacher Lauren Nikirk, who again www.stjosephelizabeth.org. because they are a state or county district designated under this coordinated along with her fifth school. But we did provide com- procedure. Keith M. Gallagher At the urging of the advisory grade students collections from Michael O’Donnell, Grand Knight ments,” Mayor Kalnins said. the students, teachers, parents, The mayor said UCC is planning board, the township formed an Robbie Kenny ordinance on historic preserva- and staff. Ms. Mooney’s efforts Garwood Knights of Columbus to remove trees and Mr. Marsden Valentine’s Day! resulted in two carload of toys asked UCC in his letter to replace CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-8 Thursday, February 13, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Cranford Discusses UCC Field, Historic Designation NJWA Rock Performance tion in March for properties in the “One of the catalysts for this standardize its stormwater ap- Workshop at Crossroads township seeking such designa- was the mission house on proach throughout the watershed. tion. Bloomingdale (Avenue). They “Our ordinance happens to be GARWOOD — The New Jersey and 11 songs by such artists as “This is a good first step be- came and they knocked it down one of the stronger ones in the Workshop for the Arts (NJWA) Evanescence, Foo Fighters, CCR, cause it is a cornerstone of our and there wasn’t enough time watershed,” Ms. Feder said. Rock Performance Workshop will Joan Jett, Red Hot Chili Peppers, history,” Planning Board Chair- to mount a defense,” Mayor “Some are very liberal in terms present a live performance on the Eagles and more. There is a man Lynda Feder said. Kalnins said. of what they allow because com- Saturday, February 22, at 4:30 $5 admission for the program. The Crane-Phillips House is In 2011, local home restorer munities such as Westfield don’t p.m. at the Crossroads, 78 North Regarding the progress of the on the National and State Reg- Jim Buettner had spearheaded flood,” Ms. Feder said. Avenue, Garwood. group during this session, Mr. isters of Historic Places. It is a a mission to save an Italianite- “We are the ones who have The group of talented teens Brown, a professional who has historical museum open to the style home built in 1890 at 12 experienced it. If we don’t take may have named themselves been involved in various record- public on Sundays from 2 to 4 Bloomingdale Avenue from its the lead and make our ordinance “Wrong Direction,” but their di- ing projects and composition, p.m. Henry Phillips, of Phillips impending demolition. At the stricter, how can we expect these rectors, guitarist Glen Brown and stated, “This session included an Milk of Magnesia, purchased time, township officials had said towns…we need to set the bar if percussionist John Bryan, have awesome group of teen musi- the property in 1867 from the the cost of moving the home to we expect others to follow suit,” seen them develop along the cians who were able to put to- Crane family, the founding fam- a town-owned lot made it pro- said planning board member right direction to become very gether a substantial set of truly ily of Cranford, and had the hibitive. Kathleen Murray. astute musicians on their respec- rockin’ tunes!” house built by Andrew Jackson On February 19 the planning Westfield’s zoning law says tive instruments. They have met Mr. Bryan, a member of the Downing. board will hold a joint meeting property owners do not have to weekly on Saturday nights at the Whirling Dervishes, has opened “They [Cranford Historic Pres- with the zoning board to discuss mitigate under an acre, Ms. Feder NJWA studios to perfect their for artists such as Patti Smith, ervation Advisory Board] identi- the responsibilities of each board. said, whereas Cranford’s zoning musical skills and to enjoy the the Fixx, Billy Squire, the Goo fied a couple of areas and build- The board also discussed the law is under 400 feet. atmosphere of rocking out with Goo Dolls, Jewel and The Ro- ings in town…There is some work Mayors Council Rahway River Wa- The ordinance would have mu- their peers. mantics, added “It is a pleasure being done called The North tershed Flood Control. The Coun- nicipalities “go above and be- The group includes Ebony Payne to work with such a fine group of Cranford Historic Designation cil has urged municipalities to yond the minimum one acre,” (bass), Matt Latowsky (guitar), musicians.” Area,” Ms. Feder said. adopt an ordinance that would Ms. Feder said. William Rehwinkel (keyboards), To find out more about the A historic designation provides Jasmine McMorran (vocals), Ben Rock Performance Workshop, or opportunities for grant funding, Tipton (drums), Aidan Pine (gui- to join the next session which Mayor Kalnins said. tar) and Philip Rehwinkel (gui- begins on March 1, call (908) “It wouldn’t mean anything to tar). Their Crossroads perfor- 789-9696 or visit the NJWA stu- you as a homeowner in terms of mance will include between nine dios at 150-152 East Broad what you can and cannot do,” Street, Westfield. For informa- Ms. Feder said. tion on this or any other program of the NJWA, log on to www.njworkshopforthearts.com.

Salve Regina Lawrence Tech. Champlain College Announces Dean’s List University Dean’s List NEWPORT, R.I. – Brooke Binder Announces Dean’s List SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – David of Cranford has been named to BURLINGTON, Vt. – Curtis Champeau of Cranford has been the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 Wartenberg, a resident of named to the Dean’s Honor Roll semester at Salve Regina Uni- Cranford has been named to for the Fall 2013 semester at versity. Brooke is a junior major- the Fall 2013 Champlain Col- Lawrence Technological Univer- ing in Early Childhood Education. lege Dean’s List for academic sity. David is majoring in Infor- RIGHT DIRECTION…Members of “Wrong Direction,” the Rock Performance To qualify for the Dean’s List, achievements and achieving a mation Technology. To be named Workshop band of the New Jersey Workshop for the Arts, will perform on Sunday, full-time undergraduate students semester grade point average to the honor roll a student must February 22, at the Crossroads in Garwood. Pictured left to right, are: Jasmine must earn a minimum grade point of 3.5 or higher. maintain at least a 3.5 grade McMorran, Ebony Payne, William Rehwinkel, Philip Rehwinkel, Matt Latowsky, average of 3.6 with no grade Chris is majoring in Game Art point average for the term. and Ben Tipton (seated at drum). Missing from the photo is Aidan Pine. below a “B” in that semester. and Animation.