Westfield Planning Board Denies South Chestnut Street Subdivision by LAUREN S

Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, March 5, 2015 OUR 125th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 10-2015 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Westfield Planning Board Denies South Chestnut Street Subdivision By LAUREN S. BARR which he said would, “stand out like it would be acceptable to treat it as Specially Written for The Westfield Leader a white elephant.” such. WESTFIELD – Much to the de- The applicant argued that the sub- While Mr. Elshiekh said the sale of light of the gathered crowd at Mon- division would improve drainage in the property was not contingent on day night’s meeting of the planning the area with the installation of a approval of the subdivision, he did board, the board unanimously de- drainage system, and new homes say that the owner would receive nied an application for a non-con- would correct the current non-con- more money from the sale if a subdi- forming subdivision at 613 South forming setback of the existing home. vision was approved. Chestnut Street. Members of the public and board Board Chairman Vince Wilt said The applicant, Elshiekh Enter- members pointed out that those is- that Mr. Elshiekh was “bringing it prises, represented by Robert Renaud, sues would also be corrected if only (building one large home) up like it’s sought to take a 100-by-150-foot lot one home was built. a threat.” and make two 50-foot lots. Owner The property is zoned for R10, Board member Robert Newell Haney Elshiekh argued that the two which requires a 10,000-square-foot raised concerns that granting such an homes would be completely different minimum; however, the applicant ar- application would set a precedent. in style and would fit in the neighbor- gued that because it borders R6 (6,000 He said that there were similar lots in hood better than one larger home square feet required) properties that the area and that breaking the zone would cause a “creep” of zoning changes. Resident Robert Priestly questioned the planner, Kevin O’Brien, as to whether he knew the size of the large home on the corner of South Chest- nut Street and Fourth Avenue, or the sizes of the new homes recently constructed off of Fourth Avenue, which Mr. O’Brien did not. Town Planner Bill Drew pointed out that this neighborhood in particu- Dominic A. Lagano for The Westfield Leader lar was examined very closely in the PROMOTED… Marcin Kapka is sworn in as a sergeant in the Westfield Police Department at the town council’s February most recent master plan review, and 24th meeting as his family looks on. that while the town chose to change some zoning along neighboring Hillcrest Avenue, it deliberately did County Freeholders Hear Concerns not change the zoning on South Chest- nut Street. All of the neighbors who spoke out against the subdivision said that they Over Asw. Stender’s Employment favored a single larger home rather than two homes. By PAUL J. PEYTON County Watchdog Association, de- Freeholder Chris Hudak commented Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Dominic A. Lagano for The Westfield Leader Fourth Avenue resident Gregory tailed the scandal involving Mrs. on Mrs. Stender. NEW OFFICER… Kristopher Jackus is sworn in as one of five new officers in Talmont said, “This town is a veri- COUNTY — Several Union Stender and her husband, Richard, “As a resident of the City of Lin- the Westfield Police Department. The ceremony took place during the town table celebration of (zoning) notches” County residents spoke of their con- whereby Mr. Stender received assis- den, I’ve known Linda for about 14 council’s February 24th meeting as Police Chief David Wayman looks on. and that it was done onpurpose to cerns to the Freeholder Board last tance from the nonprofit Coastal years. It’s very sad what has hap- provide for a variety of homes. He Thursday regarding the scandal sur- Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth pened with a personal matter that has said he would much rather see one rounding Assemblywoman Linda County to rebuild his home in taken hold of her career at the mo- Rec. Commission Discusses oversized house there than “two Stender’s (D-22nd, Scotch Plains) and Manasquan that was damaged in ment, and it’s sad because she had boxes.” her husband’s shore property, as well Hurricane Sandy and which Mr. represented the 22nd district with Budget, Park Renovations Mr. Newell said, “I disagree with as the issue of whether Freeholder Al Stender purchased for $465,000 in diligence,” Mr. Hudak said. the applicant that these (proposed) Mirabella has a conflict being a free- 2008. Plans reported in the media He said Mrs. Stender had “always By KATE BROWNE soccer associations were prepared to houses are conforming with the neigh- holder while also employed as town- called for a new home three times the been very responsive to my commu- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader share a portion of the costs of the borhood.” ship manager for Scotch Plains. size of the bungalow that was demol- nity.” WESTFIELD — The members of proposed renovations with the com- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Tina Renna, president of the Union ished by Habitat last July. “Hopefully she will be able to work the Westfield Recreation Commission munity. Mrs. Stender announced last Thurs- out those personal issues,” Mr. Hudak discussed preliminary budgets and pro- In response to Ms. Pierce’s proposal, day night that she will not seek re- said. posed renovations to the town’s park’s Recreation Director Bruce Kaufmann Borough Council Hears election to the Assembly seat she has Mrs. Renna said, per her filing an and fields at their meeting Monday noted that the renovations at Memorial held since 2002. Open Public Records Act request, night. were in the early design phase as the Habitat and the Stenders are in a she learned that Mrs. Stender, a former The meeting began with public input commission was in the process of re- Preliminary Budget Figures legal dispute after Habitat said Mr. county freeholder and ex-Fanwood from Michelle Pierce, who spoke on taining a firm to prepare the bid speci- Stender owes the organization mayor and councilwoman, does not behalf of the Westfield Girls Softball fications. He expressed appreciation to By KATE BROWNE of health and the costs of utilities are $11,000 towards the cost of the demo- have any employment contract with and Westfield Soccer Association about the softball and soccer communities Specially Written for The Westfield Leader likely going to increase slightly. Ad- lition. Habitat has said it pulled out of the Union County Improvement Au- the need to consider including a con- for their willingness to support the MOUNTAINSIDE — Mayor Paul ditionally, there will be a 2-percent the project after seeing the proposed thority (UCIA). Mrs. Stender began cession area as part of the renovations project, but noted there might be some N. Mirabelli presented a preliminary salary increase for the union and non- building plans for the new home, her new job as deputy director and at Memorial Field. limitations on the proposed use of the review of the proposed 2015 budget union staff employed by the commu- which were much larger than what project manager with the UCIA on Ms. Pierce explained that the lack of structure due to the location of sewer, at Tuesday’s Borough Council work nity. the organization typically finances. February 4. a concession stand prevented Westfield electrical and water lines. session meeting. According to Mayor Mayor Mirabelli said the planned She said the freeholders, “should “Is it easier to fire an employee from hosting tournaments, which lim- In other renovation updates, Mr. Mirabelli, a home assessed at the expenses for the items which the all be concerned and have some clos- who doesn’t have a contract? Is there ited the team’s profile in the playing Kaufmann advised the public that the average value will likely see a tax borough can control were well ing comments” on the scandal. Only CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 community. In addition, she shared contractor retained to update the tennis increase of $82.27, a significant re- within the 2-percent state-mandated data on the number of potential cus- courts at Tamaques Park was prepared duction from last year’s increase cap. He explained there would be tomers and anticipated concession rev- to begin work as soon as the weather which averaged $146.46. an increase in revenues from the enue, as well as feedback gained from permits and anticipated the project will The mayor explained that the in- cable franchise fees and a $20,000 her discussions with teams operating take 11 weeks to complete. creases were driven by items that decrease in the amount which the concession facilities in neighboring Mark Friedman, who is the board of were outside the community’s con- borough is required to pay the communities such as Mountainside. education liaison to the commission, trol, such as mandatory pension con- Rahway Valley Sewerage Author- Ms. Pierce advised that the softball and CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 tributions and the costs of health in- ity because of the rigorous storm surance. For example, Mayor water run off controls which have Mirabelli noted that health insurance been implemented over the last sev- premiums are anticipated to increase eral years. The budget cannot be by $52,000 and Mountainside’s con- finalized until the borough receives tribution to the Suburban Municipal the final figures from the state, Joint Insurance Fund is likely going which will likely be received prior to increase by $5,000. In addition, to the next public meeting on Tues- there will likely be a modest $1,400 day, March 17. increase to the budget for the board In other business, the council members discussed with Borough Attorney John Post proposed revi- sions to existing board of health Spring Ahead! ordinances relating to the owner- ship and licensing of cats, which Daylight Saving Time would prohibit the outdoor feeding of cats. Sunday, March 8 at 2 a.m. Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader The council also discussed the hir- WELL DESERVED PRAISE…The Cranford Township Committee at its offi- ing of staff and the retention of an cial meeting on February 24th recognized the 37 years of service Fire Chief operator for the concession stand at Leonard Dolan, III, contributed to the Cranford Fire Department. Mayor Andis the Mountainside Community Pool. Kalnins, left, read the resolution. Registration is open for the pool, which is located on Mountain Av- PPPAAAGE INDEXINDEXGE enue adjacent to Echo Lake Park. Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9 The facility includes a 50-meter Brian Trusdell for The Westfield Leader Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-17 NEWEST POLICE OFFICER…Valerio Zuena, left, is sworn in as the Garwood Olympic pool, diving tank, zero- Police ...... 18 Real Estate .... 11-20 Police Department's latest addition at the borough council’s February 24th depth wading pool, two water slides, Community ... 6-8 Classifieds ..... 18 meeting by Mayor Charles Lombardo, center, as Mr. Zuena's wife, Pauline, and basketball courts and various social Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 19-20 eight-month old son, Lorenzo, look on. events for residents of all ages.

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Now, the members are asking started. Two new wells to be used for to be paid retroactively. groundwater sampling to test for con- Council President Katherine Mitchell tamination are to be put in. Should this sat in for Mayor Colleen Mahr, who round of sampling come back clean, was absent. Mr. Bondar said, the work can be closed, Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader FOR A GOOD CAUSE… Scotch Plains Lions Club member Don Wussler sells There are 19 people from 2007 to and if they return with contamination, raffle tickets during the Lions Club Annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday 2013 who earned above 100 points, more remediation work will be needed. morning, March 1, at the Scotch Hills Country Club in Scotch Plains. Proceeds Mr. Kranz said. “We are in compliance with the DEP,” Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader from the event are distributed to local charities and community activities Borough Administrator Eleanor Mr. Bondar said. ENHANCED LOOK... K9 Resorts LLC was approved unanimously for a including organizations which serve the blind and visually impaired. variance for a minor subdivision at 57 South Avenue by the Fanwood Planning McGovern said she sent payment to In the recreation committee report, Board last Wednesday. Co-owner and Chief Executive Officer of K9 Resorts, those members who earned 50 points. Mr. Kranz said Mayor Mahr recom- Steven Parker, discusses his plan as his attorney, Jeff Lehrer, stands to the right. Members who earn over 100 points are mended to the committee that it revisit to receive double the payment. Six its five-year plan. Westfield BOE Posts Revised hundred dollars is given to members Projects of interest are the skate park, Fanwood Planning Bd. with 50 points, Mrs. McGovern said. a new playground and repairs to the The council said it was an oversight. tennis courts at LaGrande Park, Mr. Budget Meeting Dates Each member earns points by an- Kranz said. OKs Variance for K9 swering calls, being an officer and Resident Michael Lewis, of Beech WESTFIELD – The next meet- meeting will be held in Room 105, working on the night crew, among other Avenue in Fanwood, said he was against By CHRISTINA M. HINKE “It goes from an empty, ugly ings of the Westfield Board of Edu- the board room at 302 Elm Street. services. “The most active members the skate park. “I know that there is not Specially Written for The Westfield Leader building — that defines blight for cation will be Tuesdays, March 10 The public is welcome to attend are the ones who get this,” Mr. Kranz a lot of flexibility with FANWOOD — K9 Resorts LLC Fanwood — to a beautiful head- and March 17, at 7:30 p.m. The both meetings at which the budget said. money…renovating LaGrande Park was approved unanimously for a quarters for a company that doesn’t Tuesday, March 10 meeting will for 2015-2016 will be discussed. “I already sent a letter to those guys and repairing the tennis courts would variance for a minor subdivision at seem like it is going to fail anytime begin with a public meeting at 7:30 A complete agenda of the meet- that it is doubtful to me that you will be strike me as a priority,” Mr. Lewis said. 57 South Avenue by the planning soon. In fact, it is quite the oppo- p.m. followed by a board work- ings will be available at entertaining anything much beyond one He said the skate park project started board last Wednesday. site,” said Planning Board member shop. The public meeting will be www.westfieldnjk12.org (on the or two years retroactive,” Mr. Kranz at a cost of $124,000, with half of that Co-owner and Chief Executive David Blechinger. held in the Westfield High School Board of Education tab) and in the said. funded through grants, and now the Officer of K9 Resorts, Steven “That building has always been Cafeteria, 550 Dorian Road. (Note: Board Secretary’s Office at 302 Elm In 1999, a referendum was passed by project is estimated at $300,000 based Parker, leased a vacant building empty; what a change that would The March 10 meeting is in lieu of Street on Fridays, March 6 and 13. the voters of Fanwood to start up this on bids from contractors. “Do you want adjacent to the current facility, make,” Mr. Flowers said. the March 3 meeting which was Questions or comments can be ad- program, and it took effect in 2000. to use debt on a skateboard park?” he which the company owns. The plan cancelled due to the weather fore- dressed to the Westfield Board of During the public safety report, asked. is to move the dog daycare to the cast for unsafe driving conditions). Education at Councilman Kevin Boris said the po- Finally, he noted the hockey rink and adjacent lot and create a new facil- The Tuesday, March 17 regular [email protected]. lice department is requesting a pur- the skateboard park at LaGrande Park ity there. The vacant building would WF Planning All general Board meetings are chase of two cars to replace older mod- that he said had fallen into disrepair. not be expanded, Planner James CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 taped and televised on Blue Devils els that have mileage over 100,000. “The first skate park was Watson said. The lot would be sub- See it all on the Web! TV36 on Tuesdays and Thursdays “We have to discuss this as a budget closed…because kids were not adher- divided to allow the landowner to The board unanimously denied the at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 10 as a whole,” said Frederick Tompkins, ing to the safety regulations… It was a use the land behind the building as application. Councilman James See it all in Color! a.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sundays at 10 chief financial officer for the borough. big safety issue,” Council President a storage yard for his contracting Foerst, who had been on the dais for a.m. Videos of meetings also can be Governor Chris Christie passed a Mitchell said. work. earlier hearings, was absent for this www.goleader.com viewed on the Board of Education law last year that became effective K9 Resorts has been in business application. page of the district’s web site. March 1 that requires cameras to be for 10 years and has since expanded Earlier in the evening the board installed in any new or used police cars Freeholders to a franchise of seven locations, the unanimously approved the applica- purchased, or the camera is to be placed CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 applicant’s attorney, Jeff Lehrer, said. tion of Westfield Superstore to con- on the police officer’s body, Mr. The positive criteria of the plan, struct a 970-square-foot addition to Tompkins added. a probationary period?” Mrs. Renna Mr. Watson said, included comply- the former Lindeman Buick building The cost of the camera is about asked. “What are her credentials for ing with standards of having air, on North Avenue. The application $10,000 per car, and $800 for a camera this position?...How is she qualified light and open space and a “desir- was originally heard at the January on the police officer’s body, Mr. to oversee the financing and the ac- able visual environment.” board meeting, where the board asked Tompkins said. tual construction of projects and the The negative criteria, Mr. Watson for some changes to be made to park- Mr. Tompkins added that police pen- hundreds of millions of dollars?” said, included “some traffic, some ing, signage and lot coverage. The sions are up $110,000 this year. Mrs. Renna said Mrs. Stender’s noise,” but since the building is up applicant withdrew two of their sign The police department also has an employment with the UCIA is “ulti- against a railroad and not near variance requests and reconfigured opening following Police Officer An- mately” the responsibility of the free- homes that those negatives would the parking lot to allow for addi- thony Espinosa’s retirement. The po- holders as they appoint the UCIA not have any repercussions. “If you tional plantings and a safer traffic lice chief is interviewing 20 people, board of commissioners. didn’t approve this — K9 can’t ex- flow. which he will narrow to five, and at that “How are the taxpayers supposed pand and may look elsewhere. It is A conforming subdivision of prop- point the candidates will be presented to have any confidence in the Union a top shelf type of operation,” Mr. erty at 417 West Broad Street was to the public safety committee, Mr. County Improvement Authority?” Watson said. also approved by the board. There is Boris said. Mrs. Renna questioned. David Frantz, owner of Fanwood currently an older home, which had During the engineering report, Bor- John Bury of Kenilworth said he Animal Hospital, which is across been a doctor’s office at one point, ough Engineer Peter Bondar said the read in media reports that Mrs. the street, spoke in favor of the and is in a state of disrepair, accord- Courtesy of Brian Horton first entrance to the parking lot off of Stender was given a “deal” whereby project. “K9 Resorts and Steven ing to the owner. NEWLY ELECTED...Members of the Fanwood Business & Professional Asso- Martine Avenue will close permanently, she retains her new position. He ques- and Jason Parker have been excel- Mr. Drew requested that the street ciation met February 25th in Fanwood to ratify the results of the group's recent most likely next week. tioned how this was done as the UCIA lent neighbors and I see why every tree be preserved if it could, and election. The new leadership for 2015 includes, from left to right, Treasurer Barry The borough received the final board has not met since the scandal reason should be granted to them,” Town Engineer Kris McAloon said Friedson, Board Member Steve Siegal, Secretary Mindy Scarlett, President $45,000 reimbursement for road re- hit the press. Mr. Frantz said. the applicant needed approval from Brian Walter, Board Member and Past President Jeni DiVirgilio, Vice-President Ricardo Lisojo and Board Member Helen Ling. pairs to Farley Avenue, Mr. Bondar “To have (Union County Demo- “The negative is creating that Union County before removing the said. The borough recently received cratic Chairman) Jerry Green just smaller lot, but the positives out- tree. The applicant’s engineer, Rich- $21,000 from Scotch Plains for its por- say, ‘I’ll do this;” I think it belittles weigh the negative. I agree with the ard Titus, said the tree was likely 50 tion, Mr. Bondar said. In 2012, the everybody (freeholders) here,” Mr. professionals,” Board Chairman years old and has “outlived its useful- borough was awarded a $180,000 grant Bury said. Dale Flowers said. ness.” Bruce Paterson of Garwood said While some residents bemoaned he recommended last year that the the tearing down of an older home, ALLSTATE freeholders roll the improvement au- the most immediate neighbor to the WF Rec thority into Union County govern- property said he was in favor of the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ment, which he said would save subdivision and was looking forward $600,000. to someone taking care of the ne- provided an update on the proposal to “Now it’s blowing up in your faces,” glected property. VALUE install practice lights at Kehler Sta- Mr. Paterson said, noting that in addi- Councilman Foerst told residents dium. Mr. Friedman advised the com- tion to the Stender scandal, former that given the zoning, it was possible mission there had been a great deal of freeholder Dan Sullivan, the execu- for the builder to construct two two- feedback from the community both in tive director of both the improvement family homes on the lots, but that he favor of and against the proposal and authority and the county’s utilities is only seeking single-family homes. the board of education was to vote on authority, gave out unauthorized Finally, the board approved an en- PLAN the issue at its Tuesday meeting (Please monthly pay bonuses to himself and See it all in Color! closed patio dining area for La see related story on Page 1.) staff in 2013. Mr. Paterson said it cost Famiglia Sorrento on Central Av- Frank Arena, who is the town coun- the county $80,000 in legal fees to www.goleader.com enue. The applicant is enclosing an cil liaison to the commission, provided recoup $50,000 in bonuses. existing patio area so that it can be WITH A VALUABLE AGENT a preliminary view of the town’s 2015 Mr. Paterson requested that County used all year round. budget and explained the impact of the Counsel Robert Barry give a legal state-imposed, 2-percent budget cap opinion on whether Freeholder on proposed expenditures. The next Mirabella has a conflict of interest by budget meeting will be conducted on being both a freeholder and Scotch Tuesday, March 10. Plains township manager. Mr. Pater- The commission spent a consider- son said Mr. Mirabella should have to able amount of time reviewing the pro- abstain on county budget votes. posed budget and preliminary antici- When Mr. Barry did not issue a pated revenues and expenses for Me- comment, Mr. Paterson shouted at morial Pool, which was prepared by the conclusion of the meeting that Loren Weinstein, chairman of the Mr. Barry was a “coward.” commission’s Pool Committee. Total In other freeholder business, the operating costs for the pool are $1.1 board approved a $109,906 reduc- million, with insurance down $28,000. tion in repairs to the exterior of the The pool is a public utility not sup- Union County Board of Elections ported by taxes, but solely by member- building on Broad Street in Elizabeth ship fees. for a new total cost of $1,215,984. 519 South Ave West Memorial Pool is widely considered The board appointed Fanwood Westﬁeld a “jewel” in the community as it is Councilman Jack Molenaar, Roger [email protected] equipped with multiple slides, a Stryeski of Roselle and Mountain- children’s “splash” area and offers swim side Councilman Robert Messlera as lessons and a swim team for all levels of delegates and Mountainside Engi- swimmers, as well as many social events neer Michael Disko, Jr. as an alter- such as teen and movie nights. Regis- nate to the Union County Transporta- Brian Trusdell for The Westfield Leader ASSESSMENT DISCUSSION… Representatives from the Rahway Valley Sew- tration for membership at the pool is tion Advisory Board. erage Authority, pictured from left to right, Executive Director James Meehan, Subject to terms, conditions and availability. Savings will vary. Allstate New Jersey Property and Casualty Insurance Co. ongoing and the pool is scheduled to Zenon Moriak of Mountainside Regulatory Compliance Manager Anthony Gencarelli, Staff Engineer John Northbrook, IL. © 2012 Allstate Insurance Co. open on Saturday, June 6. was appointed as a delegate to the Buonocore, Secretary-Treasurer Robert Materna, and Garwood representative 125154 The commission’s next meeting will Union County Air Traffic and Noise to the agency Stephen Greet speak to Garwood Borough Council about the be Monday, April 6. Advisory Board. borough's annual assessment at the council’s February 24th meeting. 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USPS 485200 Thursday, March 5, 2015 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 56th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 10-2015 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Scotch Plains Budget Expected To Be Finalized This Month By FRED T. ROSSI ing plan. Last week the council dis- effect, subsidizes some of the costs Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times cussed the budget requests for the involved. Deputy Mayor Colleen SCOTCH PLAINS — Township police and fire departments and the Gialanella noted that residents pay Manager Al Mirabella hopes the engineering department. property taxes and then must pay 2015 municipal budget will be set On Tuesday the governing body further to take part in recreation for introduction later this month, met with Parks and Recreation Di- programs. She said other nearby with the unveiling of a capital bud- rector Ray Poerio, who said he had towns, like Clark, do it differently. get following soon afterward. kept his department’s operating She questioned whether some At the township council’s second budget basically flat from last year’s funding could be switched from budget meeting on Tuesday after- level. The discussion soon turned some of the department’s 12-month noon, Mr. Mirabella — who is over- to the department’s programs and employees, “so we can put the seeing the formulation of his first whether they should be “self-sus- money where it touches more of the township budget — said he expects taining,” meaning that residents pay taxpayers.” Mr. Mirabella called it to meet with township Finance Di- to participate, or whether the town- a “philosophical question” of rector Lori Majeski to put the fin- ship budget should be structured in whether the township should more ishing touches on this year’s spend- such a way that the municipality, in fully finance these programs or whether those who participate should pay the fees. Mayor Kevin Glover said the council would further discuss the matter and then decide if a change is needed, but not this year. Another issue raised was the cost of the recreation department’s quar- terly publication that is mailed to Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times all residents. Mr. Poerio said last FLIPPING FLAPJACKS…Lance Booth of the Scotch Plains Lions Club makes pancakes during the Lions Club’s Annual year’s printing and mailing costs Pancake Breakfast on Sunday morning at the Scotch Hills Country Club in Scotch Plains. amounted to about $27,000, which Mrs. Gialanella called “a large amount of money” that could have County Freeholders Hear Concerns been spent over the previous years to help defray the cost of residents’ participation in recreation programs. It was agreed that the printed Over Asw. Stender’s Employment program will soon be phased out and replaced by information avail- By PAUL J. PEYTON Stender and her husband, Richard, ment, and it’s sad because she had able online and through various Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times whereby Mr. Stender received assis- represented the 22nd district with dili- social media. COUNTY — Several Union tance from the nonprofit Coastal Habi- gence,” Mr. Hudak said. Mr. Poerio also touched upon his County residents spoke of their con- tat for Humanity in Monmouth County He said Mrs. Stender had “always capital budget requests, one of cerns to the Freeholder Board last to rebuild his home in Manasquan been very responsive to my commu- Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times which is funding to clean and repair Thursday regarding the scandal sur- that was damaged in Hurricane Sandy nity.” CRUNCHING THE NUMBERS…The Scotch Plains Township Council meets on Tuesday evening to deliberate on the 2015 municipal budget. the pond at Brookside Park. He said rounding Assemblywoman Linda and which Mr. Stender purchased for “Hopefully she will be able to work if the council approves the financ- Stender’s (D-22nd, Scotch Plains) and $465,000 in 2008. Plans reported in out those personal issues,” Mr. Hudak ing, the project could be completed her husband’s shore property, as well the media called for a new home said. by the end of this year or early in as the issue of whether Freeholder Al three times the size of the bungalow Mrs. Renna said, per her filing an Fanwood Fire, Rescue Units 2016. He also requested funding Mirabella has a conflict being a free- that was demolished by Habitat last Open Public Records Act request, for further refurbishments of the holder while also employed as town- July. she learned that Mrs. Stender, a former Shady Rest Golf Club facility, a ship manager for Scotch Plains. Mrs. Stender announced last Thurs- county freeholder and ex-Fanwood Seek Retroactive Pay new senior citizens bus and some Tina Renna, president of the Union day night that she will not seek re- mayor and councilwoman, does not By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Each member earns points by an- type of shading for Ponderosa Park. County Watchdog Association, de- election to the Assembly seat she has have any employment contract with Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times swering calls, being an officer and CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 tailed the scandal involving Mrs. held since 2002. the Union County Improvement Au- FANWOOD — Members of the working on the night crew, among Habitat and the Stenders are in a thority (UCIA). Mrs. Stender began volunteer fire department and the res- other services. “The most active mem- legal dispute after Habitat said Mr. her new job as deputy director and cue squad for the borough have re- bers are the ones who get this,” Mr. Company Renews Effort Stender owes the organization project manager with the UCIA on cently realized the Length of Service Kranz said. $11,000 towards the cost of the demo- February 4. Award Program payment for points “I already sent a letter to those guys lition. Habitat has said it pulled out of “Is it easier to fire an employee above the 100-point mark had not that it is doubtful to me that you will To Develop Parker Gardens the project after seeing the proposed who doesn’t have a contract? Is there been disbursed, Councilman Tom be entertaining anything much be- building plans for the new home, a probationary period?” Mrs. Renna Kranz said at the Monday borough yond one or two years retroactive,” By FRED T. ROSSI ship Attorney Robert Renaud urged which were much larger than what the asked. “What are her credentials for council agenda meeting. Now, the Mr. Kranz said. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times that the matter first be evaluated by organization typically finances. this position?...How is she qualified members are asking to be paid retro- In 1999, a referendum was passed SCOTCH PLAINS — Nearly two the planning board if a change in She said the freeholders, “should to oversee the financing and the ac- actively. by the voters of Fanwood to start up years after opposition from both zoning was desired or by the zon- all be concerned and have some clos- tual construction of projects and the Council President Katherine this program, and it took effect in residents and township officials ing board of adjustment if Shelter ing comments” on the scandal. Only hundreds of millions of dollars?” Mitchell sat in for Mayor Colleen 2000. thwarted their plans, representatives wanted to instead request a vari- Freeholder Chris Hudak commented Mrs. Renna said Mrs. Stender’s Mahr, who was absent. During the public safety report, from a development company are ance. on Mrs. Stender. employment with the UCIA is “ulti- There are 19 people from 2007 to Councilman Kevin Boris said the making a new effort to turn the Mayor Kevin Glover recalled the “As a resident of the City of Lin- mately” the responsibility of the free- 2013 who earned above 100 points, police department is requesting a Parker Gardens property into a re- opposition expressed in 2013 while den, I’ve known Linda for about 14 holders as they appoint the UCIA Mr. Kranz said. purchase of two cars to replace older tirement community. Councilman Llewellyn Jones said years. It’s very sad what has hap- board of commissioners. Borough Administrator Eleanor models that have mileage over Shelter Development LLC first he “had concerns about it then and pened with a personal matter that has McGovern said she sent payment to 100,000. approached the township council I still have concerns.” He called it taken hold of her career at the mo- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 those members who earned 50 points. “We have to discuss this as a bud- in mid-2013 about its proposal for “high-density living in a low-den- Members who earn over 100 points get as a whole,” said Frederick an ordinance altering Parker Gar- sity part of town.” Deputy Mayor are to receive double the payment. Tompkins, chief financial officer for dens’ R-1 zoning designation to al- Colleen Gialanella had expressed a Six hundred dollars is given to mem- the borough. low the construction of about 180 favorable opinion of the project two bers with 50 points, Mrs. McGovern Governor Chris Christie passed a apartment units for senior citizens. years ago, and this week called it said. law last year that became effective But in the face of opposition from “potentially extremely beneficial to The council said it was an over- March 1 that requires cameras to be residents and skepticism from some the township.” She raised the pros- sight. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 on the council, Shelter withdrew its pect of new single-family homes request for an ordinance change. being built on the 12-acre site in- At the council’s conference meet- stead of a retirement community, ing on Tuesday, David Holland, and pointed to the potential impact Shelter’s vice-president, briefly re- on local schools if that alternative explained the project and the re- were pursued. quest for either a change in the Three members of the council — zoning or a variance allowing the Mayor Glover, Mrs. Gialanella and development to go forward. Town- Mr. Jones — were present for all or some of the 2013 presentations and deliberations when residents and council members raised a variety of Spring Ahead! concerns, including the stress on township emergency services, Daylight Saving Time Courtesy of Brian Horton safety issues, traffic issues and the NEWLY ELECTED...Members of the Fanwood Business and Professional Sunday, March 8 at 2 a.m. amount of tax revenue that would Association meet February 25 in Fanwood to ratify the results of the group's be realized. Instead of asking Mr. recent election. The new leadership for 2015 includes, from left to right, Trea- Holland to provide a detailed brief- surer Barry Friedson, Board Member Steve Siegal, Secretary Mindy Scarlett, ing to the entire council, it was President Brian Walter, Board Member and Past President Jeni DiVirgilio, Vice- agreed that he would meet with the President Ricardo Lisojo and Board Member Helen Ling. two newest members, Rose PPAAGE INDEXINDEXGE Checchio and John Del Sordi, Jr., to PPPAAAGE INDEXINDEXGE

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By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL fessional development; textbook up- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times dates for Zoology, Forensic Science, SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Social Studies Alive for the fifth grade Plains-Fanwood Board of Education and health books for grades 9 to 12; Business Administrator Deborah increased participation in the Science Saridaki presented a proposed school 2 Students learning program for budget of $85,560,209 to the board at middle- and high-school students; new its meeting last Thursday. elementary music workbooks; supple- According to Mrs. Saridaki, sala- mental teaching programs for pre- ries make up 57 percent of the budget, school and kindergarten and expan- which is up 1.89 percent from last sion of some technology hardware year. Mrs. Saridaki said benefits ac- where needed. count for 19 percent of the budget, In other business, the board of edu- noting that the cost of health insur- cation approved a resolution making ance has gone up by 16 percent since March Youth Art Month. last year. The local tax levy as pro- It was noted that students from the

Christina M. Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times posed is $81,130,282, which is up by Coles Elementary School third grade Christina M. Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ENHANCED LOOK...K9 Resorts LLC was approved unanimously for a vari- 2 percent since last year’s participated in the Odyssey of the ACTIVE DISCUSSION... Fanwood Councilman Tom Kranz, pictured far left, ance for a minor subdivision at 57 South Avenue by the Fanwood Planning Board $79,539,462 levy. Mind program held at J.P. Stevens discusses the Length of Service Award Program with the borough council at last Wednesday. Co-owner and Chief Executive Officer of K9 Resorts, Steven The rest of the budget consists of High School in Edison, and that Monday’s council agenda meeting. Parker, discusses his plan as his attorney, Jeff Lehrer, stands to the right. $1 million in a fund balance, $156,800 Grease was playing at Scotch Plains- in other local sources, $2,947,508 in Fanwood High School in the upcom- state aid, $300,000 in extraordinary ing weeks. Fanwood Planning Bd. aid and $25,619 in Medicaid. Board President Nancy Bauer in- Fanwood Council Mrs. Saridaki said there are six formed the audience that two highly CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 additional staff positions included in attended information sessions were installed in any new or used police Tompkins said. OKs Variance for K9 the budget. Those positions are as successfully done for parents in the cars purchased, or the camera is to be Mr. Tompkins added that police follows: one high-school physical district over the past week regarding placed on the police officer’s body, pensions are up $110,000 this year. By CHRISTINA M. HINKE light and open space and a “desir- education teacher, one middle-school the PARCC (Partnership for Assess- Mr. Tompkins added. The police department also has an Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times able visual environment.” nurse, one middle-school basic skills ment of Readiness for College and The cost of the camera is about opening following Police Officer FANWOOD — K9 Resorts LLC The negative criteria, Mr. Watson teacher, one middle-school self-con- Careers) testing. It also was noted $10,000 per car, and $800 for a cam- Anthony Espinosa’s retirement. The was approved unanimously for a said, included “some traffic, some tained special-education teacher, one that the Girls Varsity Swim Team had era on the police officer’s body, Mr. police chief is interviewing 20 people, variance for a minor subdivision at noise,” but since the building is up middle-school self-contained special- recently won the state championship which he will narrow to five, and at 57 South Avenue by the planning against a railroad and not near education aide and one middle-school at the College of New Jersey when that point the candidates will be pre- board last Wednesday. homes that those negatives would supervisor of special education. they defeated Princeton. Board mem- sented to the public safety commit- Co-owner and Chief Executive not have any repercussions. “If you Mrs. Saridaki noted that since 2008 ber Trip Whitehouse stated that it had Freeholders tee, Mr. Boris said. Officer of K9 Resorts, Steven didn’t approve this — K9 can’t ex- enrollment has fluctuated between been 10 years since the girls had CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 During the engineering report, Parker, leased a vacant building pand and may look elsewhere. It is 5,502 to 5,550 total students, peaking captured the title. Borough Engineer Peter Bondar adjacent to the current facility, a top shelf type of operation,” Mr. in 2011 with 5,583 students. The next board meeting will be “How are the taxpayers supposed said the first entrance to the parking which the company owns. The plan Watson said. Mrs. Saridaki reported that there held Thursday, March 19, at 7:30 to have any confidence in the Union lot off of Martine Avenue will close is to move the dog daycare to the David Frantz, owner of Fanwood were quite a few initiatives supported p.m., in the administration building County Improvement Authority?” permanently, most likely next week. adjacent lot and create a new facil- Animal Hospital, which is across by the upcoming budget, including on Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street Mrs. Renna questioned. The borough received the final ity there. The vacant building would the street, spoke in favor of the additional substitute coverage for pro- in Scotch Plains. John Bury of Kenilworth said he $45,000 reimbursement for road re- not be expanded, Planner James project. “K9 Resorts and Steven read in media reports that Mrs. pairs to Farley Avenue, Mr. Bondar Watson said. The lot would be sub- and Jason Parker have been excel- Stender was given a “deal” whereby said. The borough recently received divided to allow the landowner to lent neighbors and I see why every WF Planning Bd. Denies she retains her new position. He ques- $21,000 from Scotch Plains for its use the land behind the building as reason should be granted to them,” tioned how this was done as the UCIA portion, Mr. Bondar said. In 2012, a storage yard for his contracting Mr. Frantz said. board has not met since the scandal the borough was awarded a work. “The negative is creating that S. Chestnut Subdivision hit the press. $180,000 grant from the New Jer- K9 Resorts has been in business smaller lot, but the positives out- “To have (Union County Demo- sey Department of Transportation for 10 years and has since expanded weigh the negative. I agree with the By LAUREN S. BARR said he would much rather see one cratic Chairman) Jerry Green just say, Municipal Aid Program for total to a franchise of seven locations, professionals,” Board Chairman Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times oversized house there than “two ‘I’ll do this;” I think it belittles every- road reconstruction work on Farley the applicant’s attorney, Jeff Lehrer, Dale Flowers said. WESTFIELD – Much to the de- boxes.” body (freeholders) here,” Mr. Bury Avenue. said. “It goes from an empty, ugly light of the gathered crowd at Mon- Mr. Newell said, “I disagree with said. Work to remediate the site at the The positive criteria of the plan, building — that defines blight for day night’s meeting of the planning the applicant that these (proposed) Bruce Paterson of Garwood said Department of Public Works is con- Mr. Watson said, included comply- Fanwood — to a beautiful head- board, the board unanimously de- houses are conforming with the neigh- he recommended last year that the tinuing, Mr. Bondar said, as part of ing with standards of having air, quarters for a company that doesn’t nied an application for a non-con- borhood.” freeholders roll the improvement au- the Licensed Site Remediation Pro- seem like it is going to fail anytime forming subdivision at 613 South The board unanimously denied the thority into Union County govern- fessional (LSRP) program the De- soon. In fact, it is quite the oppo- Chestnut Street. application. Councilman James ment, which he said would save partment of Environmental Protec- www.goleader.com site,” said Planning Board member The applicant, Elshiekh Enter- Foerst, who had been on the dais for $600,000. tion (DEP) started. Two new wells to David Blechinger. prises, represented by Robert Renaud, earlier hearings, was absent for this “Now it’s blowing up in your faces,” be used for groundwater sampling to “That building has always been sought to take a 100-by-150-foot lot application. Mr. Paterson said, noting that in addi- test for contamination are to be put in. empty; what a change that would and make two 50-foot lots. Owner Earlier in the evening the board tion to the Stender scandal, former Should this round of sampling come make,” Mr. Flowers said. Haney Elshiekh argued that the two unanimously approved the applica- freeholder Dan Sullivan, the execu- back clean, Mr. Bondar said, the work SP Budget homes would be completely differ- tion of Westfield Superstore to con- tive director of both the improvement site can be closed, and if they return CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ent in style and would fit in the neigh- struct a 970-square-foot addition to authority and the county’s utilities with contamination, more Preceding Mr. Poerio at the bud- borhood better than one larger home the former Lindeman Buick building authority, gave out unauthorized remediation work will be needed. get meeting was Joseph Timko, now SP Council which he said would, “stand out like on North Avenue. The application monthly pay bonuses to himself and “We are in compliance with the the acting director of the Public CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 a white elephant.” was originally heard at the January staff in 2013. Mr. Paterson said it cost DEP,” Mr. Bondar said. Works Department. Mr. Mirabella The applicant argued that the sub- board meeting, where the board asked the county $80,000 in legal fees to In the recreation committee report, said Carlos Luaces, hired a year township’s noise ordinances, which division would improve drainage in for some changes to be made to park- recoup $50,000 in bonuses. Mr. Kranz said Mayor Mahr recom- ago, had been dismissed last Fri- he said were not comprehensive as the area with the installation of a ing, signage and lot coverage. The Mr. Paterson requested that County mended to the committee that it re- day. Describing Mr. Luaces as “a currently written. He called the cur- drainage system, and new homes applicant withdrew two of their sign Counsel Robert Barry give a legal visit its five-year plan. good guy,” the township manager rent laws “subjective” and said they would correct the current non-con- variance requests and reconfigured opinion on whether Freeholder Projects of interest are the skate told The Scotch Plains-Fanwood could be problematic in court. He forming setback of the existing home. the parking lot to allow for additional Mirabella has a conflict of interest by park, a new playground and repairs to Times that he wanted to move the said the state has guidelines that Members of the public and board plantings and a safer traffic flow. being both a freeholder and Scotch the tennis courts at LaGrande Park, township “in a different direction” could be helpful in formulating a members pointed out that those is- A conforming subdivision of prop- Plains township manager. Mr. Pater- Mr. Kranz said. and said it was a good time “to re- more clear set of restrictions and sues would also be corrected if only erty at 417 West Broad Street was son said Mr. Mirabella should have to Resident Michael Lewis, of Beech evaluate the direction of the DPW.” prohibitions on noise between late- one home was built. also approved by the board. There is abstain on county budget votes. Avenue in Fanwood, said he was Going forward, Mr. Mirabella night hours and early-morning The property is zoned for R10, currently an older home, which had When Mr. Barry did not issue a against the skate park. “I know that said he was looking at a variety of hours. which requires a 10,000-square-foot been a doctor’s office at one point, comment, Mr. Paterson shouted at there is not a lot of flexibility with options for the DPW, including hir- Mr. Mirabella updated the coun- minimum; however, the applicant ar- and is in a state of disrepair, accord- the conclusion of the meeting that Mr. money…renovating LaGrande Park ing a full-time director as well as cil on efforts to fill several top po- gued that because it borders R6 (6,000 ing to the owner. Barry was a “coward.” and repairing the tennis courts would exploring shared-service relation- sitions. A three-month contract square feet required) properties that it Mr. Drew requested that the street In other freeholder business, the strike me as a priority,” Mr. Lewis ships with either Fanwood or Union given to Hatch Mott McDonald to would be acceptable to treat it as such. tree be preserved if it could, and board approved a $109,906 reduc- said. County. He said he told Mr. Timko, serve as township engineer expires While Mr. Elshiekh said the sale of Town Engineer Kris McAloon said tion in repairs to the exterior of the He said the skate park project who has been assistant township at month’s end. The position of the property was not contingent on the applicant needed approval from Union County Board of Elections started at a cost of $124,000, with engineer for many years, to prepare municipal prosecutor continues to approval of the subdivision, he did Union County before removing the building on Broad Street in Elizabeth half of that funded through grants, to remain in his new post for three be held by Robert Pansulla, who say that the owner would receive tree. The applicant’s engineer, Rich- for a new total cost of $1,215,984. and now the project is estimated at to six months. Mr. Mirabella said he was “very more money from the sale if a subdi- ard Titus, said the tree was likely 50 The board appointed Fanwood $300,000 based on bids from con- During his brief budget presenta- happy” with, while requests for provision was approved. years old and has “outlived its useful- Councilman Jack Molenaar, Roger tractors. “Do you want to use debt on tion, Mr. Timko reviewed requests posals by potential appointees are Board Chairman Vince Wilt said ness.” Stryeski of Roselle and Mountainside a skateboard park?” he asked. for several pieces of equipment and expected to be received next week. that Mr. Elshiekh was “bringing it While some residents bemoaned Councilman Robert Messlera as del- Finally, he noted the hockey rink also urged a small increase in the And the term of Municipal Judge (building one large home) up like it’s the tearing down of an older home, egates and Mountainside Engineer and the skateboard park at LaGrande budget for overtime pay, noting that Antonio Ignacio expires on Wednes- a threat.” the most immediate neighbor to the Michael Disko, Jr. as an alternate to Park that he said had fallen into disre- the “snowstorms are killing us.” He day, April 1, meaning the council Board member Robert Newell property said he was in favor of the the Union County Transportation pair. also said he felt the annual leaf will need to come to a consensus on raised concerns that granting such an subdivision and was looking forward Advisory Board. “The first skate park was pickup in the fall could be done whether to re-appoint Judge application would set a precedent. to someone taking care of the ne- Zenon Moriak of Mountainside was closed…because kids were not ad- entirely in-house without assistance Ignacio, who has been in his post He said that there were similar lots in glected property. appointed as a delegate to the Union hering to the safety regulations… It from outside contractors. since 2006, or name someone else. the area and that breaking the zone Councilman Foerst told residents County Air Traffic and Noise Advi- was a big safety issue,” Council Presi- would cause a “creep” of zoning that given the zoning, it was possible sory Board. dent Mitchell said. changes. for the builder to construct two two- Resident Robert Priestly ques- family homes on the lots, but that he tioned the planner, Kevin O’Brien, as is only seeking single-family homes. to whether he knew the size of the Finally, the board approved an en- large home on the corner of South closed patio dining area for La Chestnut Street and Fourth Avenue, Famiglia Sorrento on Central Avenue. or the sizes of the new homes re- The applicant is enclosing an exist- cently constructed off of Fourth Av- ing patio area so that it can be used all enue, which Mr. O’Brien did not. year round. Town Planner Bill Drew pointed out that this neighborhood in particular was examined very closely in the most recent master plan review, and that while the town chose to change some zoning along neighboring Hillcrest Avenue, it deliberately did not change the zoning on South Chest- nut Street. All of the neighbors who spoke out against the subdivision said that they favored a single larger home rather than two homes. Fourth Avenue resident Gregory See it all in Color! Dominic A. Lagano for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Talmont said, “This town is a veri- NEW OFFICER…Kristopher Jackus is sworn in as one of five new officers in the table celebration of (zoning) notches” www.goleader.com Dominic A. Lagano for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Westfield Police Department. 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The Westfield Leader & The Scotch Plains-Fanwood TIMES PO Box 250, 251 North Ave. West, Westfield, NJ 07091 Tel 908 232-4407; Fax 908 232-0473 Email [email protected] Page 2 Thursday, March 5, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Municipal Aid Numbers Peyton's Stender Opts Not to Seek Flat In Christie Budget Peek at the Week Re-election to Assembly TRENTON – The Christie Admin- numbers as last year. By PAUL J. PEYTON called for a home much larger than In Politics Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times istration released flat municipal aid A full list of municipal state aid The Leader/Times what the nonprofit finances. figures last week as part of its budget figures for Fiscal Year 2016 is avail- By Paul Peyton of SCOTCH PLAINS — In the midst The New Jersey Attorney General proposal. For Fiscal Year 2016, $1.5 able at www.state.nj.us/dca/divi- Quijano Rips $250 Mil. Settlement responded to the four million Ameri- of a scandal over help her husband Office is now investigating the mat- billion will be available to munici- sions/dlgs/resources/ Of Exxon Mobil Lawsuit cans who demanded strong network received from a nonprofit to help ter. palities through various programs and muni_stateaid.html. Assemblywoman Annette Quijano neutrality rules by adopting the most rebuild his shore home, Assembly- “Over the last several days, it has direct aid payments. (D-20th, Elizabeth) has questioned powerful Internet protections con- woman Linda Stender (D-22nd, become apparent that personal issues “I recognize that municipal gov- why the Christie Administration sumers have ever had. This tremen- Scotch Plains) announced last Thurs- involving my family and a nonprofit ernments are facing decreased rev- Lance Introduces Bill agreed to a $250-million settlement dous success story shows that Wash- day that she would not seek re-elec- group have become an insurmount- enues and fewer resources in this To Protect FDA User with Exxon Mobil for decades-worth ington can work. That is why I re- tion to her Assembly seat. able distraction to me, to my running tough economy. That’s why we are of damage done to sensitive environ- main open to truly bipartisan efforts Mr. Stender applied and received mates and, most importantly, to the asking local communities to do their Fees From Sequestration mental areas after the state originally to enshrine the FCC’s work into law...” assistance from the nonprofit Coastal constituents I have been proud to part. Municipal officials must use WASHINGTON, D.C.— Rep. sought $8.9 billion in compensation. Lance Criticizes FCC Vote Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth represent for more than a decade. As this preserved aid and continue to use Leonard Lance (R-7th) has an- “This figure seems extremely On Net Neutrality Ruling County to rebuild his home in a result, I have decided not to seek re- the 2 percent property tax cap, pen- nounced he was teaming up with low given the initial damages Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th), mem- Manasquan that was damaged in election,” Mrs. Stender said in her sion and health benefits changes, and Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) to re- sought, as well as the irreparable ber of the House Communications Hurricane Sandy, which Mr. Stender statement. a 2 percent cap on interest arbitration introduce the United States Food and harm that has been done to our and Technology Subcommittee, has purchased for $465,000 in 2008, ac- “Serving in public office has been awards to drive down the cost of local Drug Administration (FDA) Federal environment over the years. Resi- criticized the Federal Communica- cording to online documents. The one of the highest honors of my life. government and control property Safety Over Sequestration Act, or dents in my district and the sur- tions Commission’s new net-neutral- building plans called for a new home For nearly 30 years, I have prided taxes,” Governor Chris Christie said. FDA SOS Act, which exempts the rounding areas have seen their ity rules. three times the size of the Cape Cod- myself on being a loud and clear The budget proposes level aggre- FDA user fees from sequestration. quality of life altered by damage "The Federal Communications style home that was demolished by voice for my community. I fought for gate funding for Consolidated Mu- FDA user fees are 100 percent indus- that will likely never be undone - Commission has voted in favor of Habitat last July, according to pub- women’s reproductive rights, ex- nicipal Property Tax Relief Aid try-financed and are used specifically contaminated ground water, pe- a net neutrality plan that is the lished reports. panded access to healthcare, higher (CMPTRA), Energy Tax Receipts aid for the approval of safe and effective troleum-slicked marshlands, most dramatic government inter- Coastal Habitat and the Stenders environmental standards, helped to (ETR), and Watershed Moratorium drugs and devices. The user fees are ‘sludge lagoons.’ This settlement vention in the Internet in two de- are embroiled in a legal battle as create jobs, and stood with men and Offset aid. Funding for Transitional industry-financed and account for figure does not even come close cades. The FCC’s proposal to regu- Coastal says Mr. Stender owes them women of organized labor to protect Aid (TA) will also continue, though roughly 35 percent of the FDA’s budget. to restoring these lands to their late the Internet will hurt consum- $11,000 towards the cost of the demo- their rights. I hope my efforts have prior recipients may see a reduction Under sequestration, the FDA natural state,” the Assembly- ers and discourage new invest- lition. Coastal pulled out of the project made a difference in the lives of the as the need for this transitional assis- would be prohibited from collect- woman said. ment and innovation in broadband. when they saw the building plans people of New Jersey,” she concluded. tance is steadily reduced. ing approximately more than $1 A New York Times report ques- “It is Congress, not an unelected Mrs. Stender has served in the As- Locally, Cranford will receive billion over a five-year period, ac- tioned whether politics was involved federal commission, that is tasked County Budget Hearings sembly since 2002 and chairs the $2,900,712, Fanwood will get cording to the non-partisan Con- as Exxon Mobil had given a half- with modernizing our nation’s tele- Assembly State Government Com- $755,288, Garwood will garner gressional Budget Office (CBO). million dollar donation to the Re- communications laws and today’s Begin Tues., March 10 mittee. She is vice-charwoman of the $490,186, Mountainside will receive Congress has recently increased publican Governors Association action is a blatant overstep of au- COUNTY — The Union County Transportation and Independent Au- $767,600. Scotch Plains’ aid is FDA user fees in addition to (RGA), which Governor Chris thority that threatens to stifle one Freeholders’ Fiscal Affairs Commit- thorities Committee. She previously $2,227,587, and Westfield will re- strengthening and improving the Christie headed last year, and had of the nation’s most important eco- tee will hold budget hearings on the served on the Fanwood Borough ceive $3,073,326, all the same aid review process. given donations to the RGA since at nomic engines." proposed 2015 county budget this Council from 1988 to 1990 and as least 2008. Exxon Mobil has said Christie Takes Swipe at Bush month at several locations, mayor from 1992 to 1995. She was a the amount of donation in 2014 was During CPAC Conference The meetings are as follows: Tues- Union County freeholder from 1994 PSE&G Denies Pipeline based on the number of gubernato- Governor Chris Christie targeted day, March 10, Galloping Hill Golf to 2002, chairing the board in 1997. rial races last year and had nothing early frontrunner Jeb Bush at the Course Clubhouse in Kenilworth, State Senator Nick Scutari (D- to do with Gov. Christie’s chairman- CPAC (Conservative Political Action Thursday, March 12 and Thursday, 22nd, Linden) ran with Mrs. Stender Access to Rights-of-Way ship. Committee) Conference in Washing- March 19, at the Freeholders Meet- as a freeholder and in legislative races. REGION — PSE&G has told of safe and reliable electric and gas Pallone Supports FCC Vote to ton, D.C., according to a ing Room on the sixth floor of the “Today is a sad day for me and for Pilgrim Pipeline that they will not service.” Adopt Net Neutrality Protections politickernj.com report. Both are Union County Administration Build- the entire 22nd Legislative District. share their rights-of-way with the Pilgrim Pipeline LLC could try to Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-6th), likely contenders for the 2016 Re- ing in Elizabeth, and Thursday, March Linda has been a close friend of mine company. Pilgrim had asked the go to the Board of Public Utilities to Ranking Member of the House En- publican nomination for President in 24 at the Hamilton Stage Performing for many years. We have campaigned public utility for use of their ease- access the right-of-way or they could ergy and Commerce Committee, is- 2016. Arts Center in Rahway. on the same ticket dating back to our ments to install two brand new oil go to court, the Sierra Club said in a sued the following statement fol- “If what happens is the elites in Union County Manager Al Faella time on the Union County Board of pipelines across Northern New Jer- press release. lowing the Federal Communica- the back rooms of Washington de- presented an executive budget this Freeholders. I wish her well going sey. “Without the PSEG right-of- tions Commissions (FCC) vote to cides who the president is going to week of $492 million of which $336.1 forward and am confident she will Pilgrim Pipeline LLC is a private way, which we estimate is 27 miles adopt network neutrality protec- be, then he’s definitely the million would be raised in local prop- correct these allegations directed at utility that wants to ship crude oil from Woodbridge to Montville, it tions: frontrunner,” Mr. Christie said of erty taxes, a hike of $9 million over her,” Mr. Scutari said in a statement. and refined petroleum products. Pil- would make it very difficult for “Today, we witnessed an historic Mr. Bush. last year. Assemblyman Jerry Green (D- grim is proposing to construct two Pilgrim to find another route north day at the FCC. The Commission 22nd, Plainfield), who also serves as new pipelines to connect Albany, up to the Oakland area,” said Jeff Deadline for Members Union County Democratic chairman New York, with Port Reading and Tittel, New Jersey Sierra Club di- and has been Mrs. Stender’s Assem- Linden, New Jersey. The infrastruc- rector. To Register for WF bly running mate since 2002, pulled ture would transport Bakken shale Pool Is April 16th his support for her last Thursday night. oil, produced by fracking in North In a statement published on Dakota, and refined petroleum prod- WESTFIELD — Westfield Memo- politickernj.com he said he was “not ucts. rial Pool registration information has going to force, demand or threaten On February 26th a PSE&G been mailed to all 2014 pool mem- Linda Stender to resign, based upon spokesperson Karen Johnson an- bers, the Recreation Department has the fact that she feels that she’s inno- nounced, “Last fall, we told Pilgrim announced. cent.” that it was not in the best interests of Members can register on-line, mail “Moving forward, I will not be the utility or its customers to allow in, or in person through Monday, supporting her for reelection to the access to the right-of-way from April 16. state Assembly in the 22nd Legisla- Montville to Woodbridge…At the Once pre-registration of current tive District,” Mr. Green said. time, we said that building another 2014 members is completed for the Media reports say that former pipeline in the same right-of-way 2015 season on April 16th, if there Rahway mayor James Kennedy and could interfere with these existing are still openings, the Recreation current Fanwood Mayor Colleen FUTURE FARMERS...Union County Freeholder Chairman Mohamed Jalloh, Department will start contacting those facilities, as well as future potential second from right, and Freeholders Bruce Bergen, left, and Al Mirabella, right, Mahr are being considered to replace uses of this property for the provision present a resolution to Union County Vocational-Technical Schools Superinten- on the wait list. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 5, 2015 Page 3 Faella Presents Executive Budget Ex-Roselle Mayor Smith To County Freeholder Board Editor’s Note: The following is the lic safety program, the Union County Admits to Insurance Fraud budget message within County Manager Regional Dispatch Center, both agencies Al Faella’s executive budget as presented now contribute nearly $1 million in rev- ROSELLE — A former mayor of vehicle in the aftermath of a signifi- to the Board of Chosen Freeholders. The enues, while providing important life- Roselle has admitted to committing cant snowstorm that had just hit the message has been edited due to space saving services to our residents and shared insurance fraud in connection with a area. considerations. The $492-million budget services to our municipalities. The Dis- motor vehicle accident that took place Contradicting that account were two would be offset by a tax levy of patch Center has grown to cover 17 agen- a little more than four years ago. facts in particular uncovered by the $336,103,888, up from last year’s levy of cies throughout Union County since its Garrett Smith, 53, pleaded guilty Roselle Police Department: first, $327,061,905. inception in 2010. In 2014, the regional The 2015 executive budget is contained dispatch center processed 70,500 calls, to a single count of second-degree Vanderstreet said, officers traced a trail in this document for your review and ap- up from 57,827 the previous year. insurance fraud before state Superior of automotive fluids from the scene of proval in compliance with N.J.S.A. 40:41A- Parks Department total revenues, in- Court Judge Robert J. Mega on Feb- the actual accident to Smith’s garage, 1 et Seq., the Optional County Charter Law. cluding golf, increased by $400,000 this ruary 24th with the admission com- and second, a broken piece of Smith’s The state of this year’s executive bud- past year. Our golf facilities are brim- ing the day before Smith’s trial was Town Car’s bumper was also recov- get reflects a broad-based recovery in ming with activities and outreach pro- PREPARING FOR PARADE... Union County Freeholders Vernell Wright, left, scheduled to begin following a series ered next to the vehicle he had struck. Union County’s economy and our suc- grams for all ages, and next year, the NJ and Chris Hudak, second from left, and Freeholder Chairman Mohamed Jalloh, of delays. An investigation that grew to also cess in setting goals, implementing policy Open Championship will host its presti- third from left, present resolutions to the 2015 Union County St. Patrick’s Day It was approximately 2 a.m. on involve the Prosecutor’s Office’s In- and continuing progress on all areas re- gious tournament for the first time in its Parade Grand Marshal Margaret M. McMenamin, center, General Chairman Tony Christmas Day, December 25, 2010, surance Fraud Unit determined that quiring attention. history at a public golf course — our Brennan and Adjutant Kathleen Holmes congratulating them on the 19th annual when Smith left a Roselle bar and Smith also made a series of materi- This past year, we achieved one such Galloping Hills facility in Kenilworth. parade. The 2015 Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off at 1 p.m. on major administrative goal — the sale of Also within our Parks Department, I am struck a parked vehicle with his 2001 ally misleading statements, some of Saturday, March 14, on Morris Avenue in Union. For more information, visit Lincoln Town Car on his way home, which were recorded, to both the Runnells Specialized Hospital, which not pleased to report that we will make sub- www.unioncountystpatricksdayparade.com. only brought in revenue from the sale stantial progress in another area we tar- according to Union County Assistant police and his auto insurance carrier itself but will also save millions more geted for operational reforms over the past Prosecutor Robert Vanderstreet, who during the days and weeks following each year on mandated costs such as few years — the Watchung Stables. As I 19th County St. Patrick’s prosecuted the case. the accident. health and liability insurances, pension noted in last year’s executive budget mes- Instead of reporting the accident, Smith, a Democrat, served as and operating expenses. sage, we were able to nearly erase a however, Smith continued home, Roselle’s mayor from 2003 through These savings are helping to balance $600,000 deficit. This year, we will focus Parade March 14th In Union Vanderstreet said. The next day, hav- 2011. Sentencing has been sched- the budget, as we also continue to build on beginning several improvements, in- surplus. Over the past several years, we’ve cluding the construction of a new indoor UNION — Eighteen years after Roosevelt Avenue. ing parked his car facing the wrong uled for Friday, March 27, at which been able to boost our surplus by 71 riding ring and the resurfacing of existing the first Union County St. Patrick’s The following organizations make way on the street outside of his home, time he is expected to receive a term percent as our financial condition has outdoor riding rings that will grow rev- Day Parade stepped off on Morris up the Union County St. Patrick’s Day Smith called police to report that of 90 days in the Union County jail improved. The increase to surplus is vital enues at the facility, increase usage and Avenue the tradition continues on Parade Committee: The John Cryan someone – possibly the driver of a and a period of probation of a length to maintaining our bond rating (Aaa1), enable it to reach its full potential. Saturday, March 14, at 1 p.m. sharp Association, The Thornsticks, The snowplow, he said – had struck his to be determined. which is among the highest obtainable. As we continue our review of the ex- with thousands of marchers and spec- Irish-American Society of Union, The We are also continuing to examine our ecutive budget, these revenue increases tators gathering to celebrate the pa- Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Union correctional facilities for operational ef- and cost savings were offset by some School Aid Figures Told; ficiencies and increased revenues. We rising mandated costs and the loss of tron saint of Ireland. County, Joseph Nugent Sr. Associa- recently signed a two-year contract with revenues in other areas, which included: This year’s Grand Marshal, Union tion, Kenilworth Veterans Center/ Hudson County to accept their juvenile A loss of over $800,000 in net revenues County College President Margaret VFW 2230, Ancient Order of Hiber- Local Districts Stay Flat detention detainees to the Union County’s from the end of the state’s red light cam- M. McMenamin of Springfield, will nians of Rahway, Union County Em- Detention Center in Linden, a move that era program; an increase in pension costs lead the march of bagpipe and high erald Society, Sheridan School of Irish TRENTON – The Christie Admin- medical benefits. could bring in as much as $1.5 million in of $500,000; an increase in debt service school bands, local police and fire Dance, Union County Irish-Ameri- istration has released state school-aid More than a quarter of the fiscal revenues — if not more — per year. This of $5 million, which in part funded public department units, veterans groups and can Association, Ladies Ancient Or- figures for fiscal year 2016 that again year 2016 state budget is proposed occurs as we look at ways of achieving investments in projects such as the County many more organizations through the der of Hibernians of Elizabeth, Gar- exceed last year with total school aid for direct aid to New Jersey schools, efficiencies at the Union County jail, College (expansion of the Cranford cam- center of Union. den State Ceili Club, St. Helen’s Ro- which as I noted in last year’s executive pus), and the state-mandated new Family earmarked at over $12.7 billion. which are ranked among the highest budget message, costs more than $55 Courthouse Complex on Cherry Street. Ms. McMenamin has been involved man Catholic Church in Westfield, St. Gov. Christie has proposed a $33.8- in the nation in per-pupil spending. million to operate. Overall, this year’s executive budget is with the Union County St. Patrick’s John the Apostle Church in Linden, billion fiscal 2016 budget that en- Locally, the Cranford School Dis- We succeeded in reducing our opera- approximately $492 million, which is $10.7 Day Parade for several years. She St. Columcille Pipes and Drums, sures no school district will lose K- trict will receive $2,309,995, Garwood tional costs and expenses at the adult million less than last year. The executive traces her Irish roots back to the farm- Knights of Columbus Council 253 in 12 aid from FY 2015 levels. will garner $448,267, Mountainside facility by $1 million through the imple- budget, which meets the state cap, would lands of Counties Donegal, Mayo Elizabeth, Union County Police and In addition to more than $9 bil- School District will receive $492,364, mentation of recommendations made in increase property taxes by an average of and Sligo in Ireland. Fire Pipes and Drums, Knights of Co- lion in direct school aid, the FY Scotch Plains-Fanwood will get the Luminosity study. This report, which $57 — the lowest increase in years. The Union County St. Patrick’s Day lumbus Council 4504 in Union, Molly 2016 budget continues to provide $2,947,508, Union County Vocational- was commissioned several years back, Still, there is more good news to report Parade has grown from drawing 10,000 Maguire’s Pub and the Blackthorn school districts with other signifi- Technical will get $5,667,336 with continues to reap benefits by bringing as the economic recovery reached the spectators during its inaugural run in 1997 Pub. together stakeholders in an effort to re- real estate market: the county’s ratable cant financial support, including Westfield getting $2,956,317. The aid duce unnecessary detention while main- base increased for the first time since to more than 40,000 on-lookers last year. For more information about the $884 million for school construc- figures are the same as last year. taining public safety and the integrity of 2008, by $200 million — and recent According to Parade Adjutant Union County St. Patrick’s Day Pa- tion debt service, and nearly $2.9 District-by-district state aid allo- the courts process. reports touted significant wage gains in Kathleen Holmes, who also coordi- rade please visit billion for teachers’ pensions, So- cations are online at www.state.nj.us/ In other areas, the Parks and Public Safety the County job market as a whole — nates parade logistics with the Town- unioncountystpatricksdayparade.com. cial Security and post-retirement education/stateaid/1516/ Departments also succeeded in providing leading the state and one of the highest in ship of Union, the 2015 Union County increased revenues to County coffers. the nation. This is a key indicator of St. Patrick’s Day Parade will feature The Union County Emergency Medi- economic health. high school marching bands from the Assembly Panel OKs Bill to Help Cover Costs for Nursing cal Services (UC EMS) increased its rev- We have much to achieve in 2015, and Township of Union and Roselle Park enues by more than 60 percent over the we are ready to roll our sleeves up and get and many bagpipe bands including Homes When Medicaid Application Delayed past year and realized a 130 percent to work. I look forward to working with the growth in calls to the agency. The success Freeholder Board, our residents and County the Union County Police and Fire TRENTON – An Assembly panel not exceed 50 percent of the esti- reimbursement for any balance due was recognized by the New Jersey De- workforce in getting the job done and mov- Pipes and Drums and the St. on Monday approved legislation mated amount due for the uncom- to the facility; or recover any advance partment of Health which recognized UC ing Union County forward. Columcille United Gaelic Pipe Band. sponsored by Assembly Democrats pensated services. No later than 30 payments made on behalf of an ap- EMS as the “Outstanding Public EMS Also marching will be Fourth Degree to help seniors and other vulnerable days after a Medicaid application is plicant deemed ineligible for Medic- agency of the Year.” Alfred J. Faella color guards from the Knights of residents receive the specialized care granted and payment has been made aid by reducing any payments due to Combined with another important pub- Union County Manager Columbus, non-profit units, local they need from nursing homes when to the facility, or after any such appli- the facility. The bill was released by police and fire departments and the the Medicaid application approval cation has been denied, the depart- the Assembly Health and Senior Ser- Lance Votes to Strengthen Garden State Ceili Club float. process is delayed. ment would be required to provide vices Committee. A Mass will be celebrated at St. Designated the “Uncompensated 529 College-Savings Plans Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in Pending Medicaid Beneficiary Pay- WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. H.R. 529 makes three important Elizabeth at 9 a.m. to begin the day ment Relief Act,” A-3928 would pro- Leonard Lance (R-7th) has supported improvements to enhance tax-free followed by a welcoming reception vide payments to nursing homes for H.R. 529, bipartisan legislation that 529 college-savings plans: 1.Mod- in the church hall. St. Patrick’s Church residents who have applied for Med- Get all the expands, improves and modernizes ernizes 529 plans by adding comput- is located at 215 Court Street in Eliza- icaid, but whose eligibility has not tax-free 529 college savings plans: ers to the list of qualified expenses; 2 beth. been determined more than 90 days “The House of Representatives Allows funds to be re-deposited with- The family-friendly festivities kick after the initial application. discounts acted in a bipartisan fashion to ex- out taxes or penalties if a student off at noon at the reviewing stand Specifically, the bill would require pand the popular 529 college savings withdraws early for medical reasons located at the corner of Morris and the state Department of Human Ser- plans and provide greater flexibility and obtains a refund from the school; Stuyvesant Avenues in Union Center vices to make advance payments to a to Garden State families who are sav- and 3. Removes unnecessary paper- with a Irish welcome from parade nursing facility, at the facility’s re- you deserve. ing for college. At a time when tu- work burdens that date back to before officials, traditional Irish music and quest, whenever the facility is pro- ition has skyrocketed and so many withdrawals from 529 plans became Irish step-dancing. The one-mile pa- viding uncompensated services to one are struggling to pay for higher edu- tax-free. rade will begin at 1 p.m. at Com- or more residents whose eligibility cation, today’s legislation will help “These reforms will allow more merce Street and Morris Avenue, pro- for Medicaid has not been determined make college more affordable for hard-working Americans to save for ceeding east on Morris Avenue to more than 90 days after an applica- many middle-class families,” Mr. their children’s college education,” Union Center and south onto tion has been filed. 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Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey reational basketball and now girls’ case on the street, behind a church or sharp enough to discern this deception of lacrosse and U9 travel soccer, I im- in a parking lot.) Times have changed diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 plore the Board of Education to au- for a myriad of reasons good and bad guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 thorize the trial use of lights at Kehler and sports are now organized at all vidual. If you get three – word expert. 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Grayish blue whether the benefit of lights at Kehler grams and I look forward to seeing 2. Sparkling; glittering is worth any resultant impact on the you out on a field or court sometime 3. Sensitivity to art and beauty; good Lawmakers Need to Stop Pension quality of life for Westfielders. soon. taste I grew up in a time when kids Joe Malley 4. Bearing frankincense played sports on a spontaneous basis Westfield PLEON and the only organization was the 1. A roof prop used in a coal mine Padding by Politicos and Pals 2. A string of pearls Scotch Plains Mayor Glover Disagrees 3. The abdomen of any crustacean While many state lawmakers — mostly Demo- both newly minted positions. 4. Second-class; something of lesser value crats — rightly criticize Governor Chris Christie for In addition, Jim Kennedy, the former 20-year With Newspaper Article on Council INTAGLIATED not honoring his commitment to state retirees and mayor of Rahway, is said to be under consideration Your newspaper’s coverage (The making the draft public during an 1. Interlaced or linked those approaching retirement — these same politi- to replace Mrs. Stender on the ballot for state Assem- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times) of the opening discussion at the onset of the 2. Engraved or stamped in 3. Furrowed or grooved cians are saying nothing about members of their own bly along with Mayor Mahr. township’s budget meeting on Tues- meeting could not have occurred, as 4. Twining about; twisting party who are taking advantage of their political State pensions are based on an average of the day erroneously reported that Deputy the Deputy Mayor was not in atten- INSPISSATE clout at the expense of New Jersey taxpayers. In fact, highest five pay years so each will see a spike in their Mayor Gialanella and I had objected dance at the time. 1. Thickened by evaporation to making the draft budget available I thank you for your suggestion to 2. Salty; saline political power brokers are rushing to the gate to government pensions. This calculation basis is ab- to the public. For the record, I pub- provide an accurate account of what 3. Desolate; barren pillage the system for themselves and their friends. surd and is open for the plucking – which is exactly licly stated on Tuesday, not once but transpired and would appreciate that 4. Soiled and wrinkled This past week news surfaced that Assemblyman what’s happening. twice, at the beginning and at the this important matter get reported See more letters on page 5 Linda Stender’s (D-22nd, Scotch Plains) husband The impact on taxpayers for the salaries, health close of the workshop budget meet- correctly. Richard had falsely applied for and received finan- and pension costs is in the billions for these and other ing that the document should be Kevin Glover Letters to shared with the public. Mayor of Scotch Plains cial help from Coastal Habitat for Humanity to officials around New Jersey duping the system. As I had advocated this position from the Editor rebuild a shore home in Manasquan. The home we have said repeatedly, Trenton needs to change my first year on Council and success- Editor’s note: The mayor’s com- would replace Mr. Stender’s previous house that was laws to stop lawmakers from enriching themselves fully achieved that objective several ments reference the first two para- Thank You for Toy years ago. Further, Deputy Mayor graphs of the report that summarized damaged in Hurricane Sandy. and their political friends at the expense of New the back and forth debate of the issue Drive Donations The Stenders’ income at the time of the applica- Jersey taxpayers. Gialanella, clearly stated, that she supported making the draft budget over the entire length of the meeting. On behalf of St. Joseph’s Social tion — Mrs. Stender earns $49,000 as a lawmaker This is absolutely a must-do first step before public as well. Your reporter’s report Saturday, the 300-page draft budget Services Center, Sister Jacinta with Mr. Stender making $50,000 — is over the fixing the rest of the pension and health care $87- that the Deputy Mayor objected to was posted on the township website. Fernandes, and the children of Eliza- average in Monmouth County that Habitat allows on billion deficit. Policemen, firemen and all other beth, the Garwood Knights of Co- its application. Also, the home the Stenders’ wanted legitimate workers in the pension system should join lumbus (KOC) would like to thank Stender’s Actions and Fellow Dems’ everyone for their donations to our was three times the size of the Stenders’ bungalow in this “Clarion Call.” They are fightng the wrong annual Toy Drive. Our thanks to the that was demolished by Habitat on July 28, 2014 and enemy. Silence Is Morally Repugnant following people for all their help much larger than the standard homes Habitat builds. So the dilemma is how will it be possible for There are few things as morally should resign her Assembly seat im- and support. The members of The Our concern is not only the gall and dishonesty of lawmakers and political bosses to change the law so repugnant as taking advantage of mediately. She should also resign as Church of St. Anne’s Rosary Society the Stenders’ seeking financial help they are not that they and their friends can no longer enrich Habitat for Humanity. But now it is chair of the Scotch Plains Demo- and their President Christine clear to everyone that Linda Stender cratic Party immediately. Guerriero. The friends and family entitled to, but that Mrs. Stender is also pension themselves? Further, how will it be possible to stop was complicit in doing just that. She and her husband deserve due members from the Kenny Family padding with her new $90,000 job she started early As a result, the Union County process as the legal process unfolds. Christmas Party, Eastman Manage- last month as deputy director and project manager Democrat organization and its chair- But the people of Scotch Plains de- ment Corp. in Livingston, Managing with the Union County Improvement Authority. We man Jerry Green, who was to be her serve leadership that isn’t ethically Partners, Michael and Peter Schofel, regard this as a political payoff to get rid of her, Assembly running mate, withdrew lacking. especially Catherine Mooney who their support for her, effectively forc- It is now up to Scotch Plains Demo- arranged collection boxes in five of which she gladly accepted. We call for this to be ing her to not seek re-election. crats to either join me in calling for their location; including toy collec- rescinded. Clearly Jerry Green didn’t want to her resignations, or remain silent and tions from her co-workers at Eastman But she is not the only politician doing this. We risk his own re-election chances with tacitly condone this sort of behavior, Management and from the many ten- dislike pointing out two local politicos that we like, Stender’s unethical and possibly taking only what minimal actions are ants in their building. MPE’s Student but someone has to speak up and say, “The king has criminal dealings. And the criminal necessary to preserve their own po- Council from the Mt. Pleasant El- investigation is now where it belongs litical careers as they put their per- ementary School in Livingston, and no clothes.” – in the hands of the Attorney sonal financial interests ahead of the their School Counselor, Jennifer Current Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr and Vice- General’s office. taxpayer. Horwitz Kelner, who coordinated col- Chairwoman of the County Democratic Committee What is almost as bad as Stender’s Alexander Smith, Chairman lections from the students, teachers, was given a job last year as head of the county actions, is her fellow Democrats’ si- Scotch Plains Republican Committee parents, and staff. Ms. Mooney’s ef- Division of Strategic Planning and Intergovernmen- lence on this issue. Linda Stender forts resulted in two carload of toys being donated. tal Relations, a position that pays $83,085 with all Mind-Boggling That Union County Your donations were part of 254 the perks. She does not receive a pay check as mayor. Gilda large Hefty bags of toys collected This improvement authority job seems to be a made- lawmakers from spending your money to buy votes Gov. Puts Itself Above the Public throughout Union County for over 325 families in need through St. up payoff position to us. to maintain their power? We, as the residents and taxpayers Renaud, does business with the And Freeholder Al Mirabella, who makes $30,000 Many say this correction is not possible. So they Joseph’s Social Services Center in of Union County, New Jersey has county. In late December, when first Elizabeth. For information on St. as a freeholder, was named Scotch Plains township signed their new home purchase agreement in Florida. finally seen proof that our county this issue of the double job arose, I Joseph’s, visit manager in January at a salary of $145,000 for a As Rita Hayworth in the 1946 movie, Gilda, after government and its related authori- pointed out at a January Freeholder www.stjosephelizabeth.org. combined income of $175,000. lip-singing “Put the Blame on Mame,” – paraphrase, ties are totally disconnected from meeting that this looks like a serious having to answer to the public. In- conflict of interest. Freeholder Keith Gallagher The jobs for Mrs. Stender and Mayor Mahr are “Can someone help me please!” stead it has become a machine just to Estrada responded that it wasn’t, even William Pevarnik Robert Kenny, Jr. self-enrich those “connected.” We can though he has no legal expertise. This Garwood KOC comfortably now call it a criminal is on public video of the meeting. enterprise. I attended the February So in this last meeting’s public America and Israel 26th Freeholder meeting and came comment portion, I queried county away astounded. counsel Robert Barry to rule on the Unique Friendship Assemblywoman Linda Stender, record that 1) Mirabella’s double jobs WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. who thee weeks ago was given a are not a conflict of interest and 2) Leonard Lance (R-7th), co-chair of $90,000 low show job at the county’s Will Mirabella in the capacity of Free- the House Republican Israel Caucus, Union County Improvement Author- holder be able to vote on the county issued the following statement in re- ity, was one topic of concern the budget when it’s up for the vote, sponse to the address of Benjamin residents brought up. It appears that since he would be voting on county Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, this recent largess job that Stender funding and grants for the Scotch before a joint meeting of Congress: was given was in response to the Plains Township operations and bud- “Prime Minister Netanyahu deliv- breaking news that she and her hus- get that he also administers. If a free- ered a strong and powerful speech band has bullied and scammed the holder can’t vote on his own budget, before Congress and to the American charity Habitat for Humanity to give then he promptly shouldn’t be a Free- People. Israel does not stand alone. them grants to build their 2,000-sq.- holder. The United States stands with Israel ft. dream house down the shore. Habi- Incredulous, he actually responded and the Israeli people in strong sup- tat for humanity is a charity that serves “no comment.” This is all on public port of their right to defend them- the homeless and low income fami- video. For a lawyer, who is paid selves from terrorism and the threat lies, offering services and grants to $164,000 as counsel to serve the pub- of a nuclear Iran. This Congress must have a residence of their own. lic in a legal capacity, to avoid an- cast aside partisan politics and work At the Freeholder meeting, several swering publicly the questions that is together to ensure the safety and se- members of the public pointed this of major concern is just mind bog- curity of Israel with tough economic out and that Stender should not be gling! sanctions and a vote to end Iran’s given the county job. At the end, After the meeting was over and nuclear program permanently. Freeholder Hudak pointed out that everyone was leaving, regretfully, I America’s commitment to Israel must this was just a personal problem for loudly called him a coward, and he always remain steadfast and our Assemblywoman Stender, as if al- slinked away. However, as a resident unique bond of friendship must never leged misrepresentation and fraud to and taxpayer, Counsel Barry deserved be broken.” gain public monies is just a minor it for what he did in public. On top of glitch in someone’s life. that, after the meeting, Freeholder Even more egregious, an issue that Mirabella, arrogantly needled me on I brought up at the last Freeholder my grave concerns. NIMOY meeting was the Freeholder Mirabella My guess is that as long as the county double job/double dip issue. He is a counsel doesn’t have to do his job and sitting Freeholder and was given, rule on the conflict, then Mirabella can without interview, the business go merrily along with his double job. State LD-21 State LD-22 7th Congressional District administrator’s job at Scotch Plains For Counsel Barry’s malfeasance, who Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Representative Leonard Lance (R) municipal government. He has zero would have to push for Barry’s disbar- 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 (908) 518-7733 experience regarding the routine and ment? Why, one of them would be (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 [Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood, Summit and Cranford daily operations of a township and Freeholder Mirabella, right? Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) are in the 7th Congressional District] was selected over 15 other applicants Sal Caruana, ex-Westfield 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. that did. On top of that he was given councilman’s editorial in the Feb. 26, Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 12th Congressional District a $20,000 raise over the last BA who 2015 edition of The Westfield Leader (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) had years of experience. calling Union County government a Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) XXX BTW, the newly appointed Scotch “pig trough” and “cesspool” with a 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. XXX Plains lawyer that “negotiated” “stench” is apropos. And so the pub- Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [Fanwood, Plainfield and most of Scotch Plains (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 are in the 12th Congressional District] Mirabella’s contract and much higher lic is ignored, and the Union County salary, had donated $3,200 to government cesspool lives on. LD-21 includes Westfield, LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, [email protected], [email protected] Mirabella’s last Freeholder campaign. Mountainside, Garwood, Fanwood, Plainfield, Clark and [email protected], [email protected] Bruce Patteron Summit and Cranford. Linden. [email protected], [email protected] The lawyer’s law firm, Palumbo and Garwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 5, 2015 Page 5 Sen. Scutari and Asm. Green, Letters to the Editor Please Explain I am writing to you about the situ- However, unless you have con- Who Should And Who... ation with Assemblywoman Linda cerns or additional knowledge that is Stender Damage Stender and the apparent miss-use of not publicly known on other aspects Should Not Lead The Nation? the resources that were provided to of the situation, it is beyond my un- Your editorial about President not guaranteed that there will be others Causes Feeding Frenzy those that suffered a loss due to Hur- derstanding how you then could sup- Abraham Lincoln is excellent! (The like them to lead us into the future! The By Sal Caruana ricane Sandy and the shore house port her to maintain her recent tax- Westfield Leader, Feb. 19). historical record is not encouraging! Former Westfield Councilman owned by her husband. While this payer-funded $90,000 a year posi- There is much to admire in President The late Professor Richard Neustadt does appear to be an inappropriate tion as the director and project man- Lincoln! The Great Emancipator, the in his book “Presidential Power and the Every now and then an internal According to published reports, the use of her position, so far there has ager of the Union County Improve- President who saved the Union. There Modern Presidents: The Politics of crisis will strike the Democratic demolished original was 700 square not been any trial by her peers that ment Authority — and not support are many great Lincoln statements but Leadership” argued “The presidency is bosses and their hacks who rule Union feet and the replacement design her would confirm any violation of law her re-election bid. for me one of the greatest is his message not a place for amateurs.” Presidents County and catch them behaving like husband Richard allegedly attempted on her part. Please explain to the public why to Congress, December 1,1862, during must be prepared from the first minute frenzied ants at a picnic. The picnic, to get executed was actually over Assemblyman Jerry Green you, her continuing to have this position is the height of the Civil War. in office to do what has to be done to unfortunately, is your tax dollars and 2,000 square feet. Questions have “The dogmas of the quiet past, are keep our country safe and great and the acting as the Union County Demo- appropriate in light of her loss of inadequate to the stormy present. The envy of the world. Washington and Lin- the bloated half-a-billion-dollar arisen as to whether he was truthful in crat chairman, have decided to not your confidence for re-election. occasion is piled high with difficulty, coln were not amateurs! Union County budget which costs applications and interviews about provide her support for re-election. Albert Muller and we must rise with the occasion. As What is it that Washington and Lin- Westfield residents 23 cents of every income and primary residence claims. This basically seals her fate for re- Scotch Plains our case is new, so we must think anew, coln had that is in such short supply real estate tax dollar. Under one-party Suddenly the timeline of Assembly- election. and act anew. We must disenthrall our- nowadays? Is it “the vision thing” about rule, Union County government is a woman Stender’s UCIA job offer selves, and then we shall save the coun- which President George W. H. Bush big family business for the Demo- becomes very suspicious. If she met try.” spoke or is it something deeper than cratic leaders and their cronies with the Democratic bosses to share The key word for me, a favorite word even that? (friends, family, supporters and do- her husband’s troubles before the job of mine, is “disenthrall” which means A certain refinement of mind? An nors). Sadly, it is your family that is was offered, then the new job could “to liberate!” That what once worked enlightened education? A willingness paying for all of it. This week a giant have been the result of a spoken or may not work now. That plans once set to take risks? An ability to see ahead feeding frenzy began for a coveted unspoken grand bargain. In return may need to be revised. That old theo- when most people are looking behind? job opening as Democratic Assem- for the soft landing and a new low- ries do not always explain. That the An understanding of crises and what blywoman Linda Stender abruptly show county government job at al- world is no longer what it once was. they require? An ability to articulate announced that she will not seek re- most double her Assembly salary and The statement is refreshing because of ideas and ideals and tell the truth? An election this year due to breaking pension credit, the party gets to purge Lincoln’s breadth of thought with its unshakable love of country and belief news of a scandal involving her hus- a popular but now vulnerable incum- wider horizon and his deep reflection in its future? band. Last week, prior to this bomb- bent from the 2016 ticket with a help- on what had to be done. Incumbent on us is reading history shell, Planet Westfield questioned in ful voluntary withdrawal. Mrs. Some 40 years later on November and lots of it! To know about the great Stender’s seat is an important and 21,1901 Winston S. Churchill, another leaders of the past! To understand the this space the announcement of a great leader, said at the Philomatic So- forces that contrive to make history! To new job for Assemblywoman Stender valuable commodity to the Demo- ciety dinner in Liverpool, “We live in find objective standards by which to as “deputy director and project man- crats, and to the political hacks and an age of great events and little men.” judge who should and who should not ager” of the Union County Improve- retreads who are lining up to beg for The great events that swirl about us lead the nation! What better place to ment Authority (UCIA) at a salary of it. require the effort of leaders like George begin than with President Washington $90,000. Qualifications? What quali- In her announcement the Assem- Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The and President Lincoln? fications? In Union County, a second blywoman cited “personal issues that READING IS GOOD FOR YOU...Union County Freeholder Alexander Mirabella country is fortunate that they were our and higher paying job at one of its have become an insurmountable dis- reads to children at the Barnes & Noble bookstore in Springfield on March 2 Stephen Schoeman during the Union County Education Association’s annual Read Across America leaders during dark days. But we are Westfield crony job banks like the UCIA is the traction to me, my running mates, ultimate partisan reward; it often and most importantly to the constitu- event -- an awareness program that calls for every child in every community to Union County College Should Have comes near the end of a government ents.” The “distraction,” as Stender celebrate reading in honor of the birthday of children’s author Dr. Seuss. employee’s career to boost their three- calls it, also involves unclear infor- year income average upon which a mation as to her complicity in serious Home Financing By Moved Meeting to Larger Venue public pension is based. Stender’s questions involving honesty, integ- The adjunct faculty at Union County initially blocked people from entering new job will raise her combined sala- rity and false application. Bilking a College (UCC) has been working with- once the capacity was reached. Rather ries to $139,000 per year and last charity is like stealing money out of out a new contract for 18 months, with than move the meeting to a larger loca- week her appointment seemed like the poor box. As the credit card com- OWEN BRAND no end in sight for a settlement. Also, tion, and comply with the law, the col- another one of those slimy double- mercial used to say: “membership has NMLS# 222999 the college has been involved in a pro- lege chose to exclude attendees. dipping pension deals for a career its privileges” but apparently the en- cess of reorganization in which all de- Only after one of the blocked faculty politician. That was last week. This titlement card that Mr. Stender and partments will be dissolved and re- members threatened to call the newspa- week, the news about her husband other Union County Democratic roy- placed by divisions, and department pers to make this public did they allow chairs will be replaced with deans. Many those waiting to enter. Several other makes her UCIA appointment look alty and family members carry around full-time and adjunct faculty members people arrived later and were told that and smell like something else: a bla- in their hearts and minds may not be SM planned on attending the combined they could not enter unless someone tant political payoff to rid the 2016 honored everywhere in state, particu- Board of Trustees and Board of Gover- left the room. Union County Democratic ticket of larly by charities. It’s also a shame that nors meeting on February 24, 2015 The solution would have been simple her presence as a growing liability. the Assemblywoman threw her hus- Local: 908-789-2730 since several faculty resolutions in op- – move the meeting. However, the ad- This week Assemblywoman band under the bus so soon and dam- position to the reorganization were be- ministration chose to deter county citi- Stender is a newly and badly damaged his credibility with such a swift Cell: 908-337-7282 Member ing presented and several adjunct fac- zens and workers from entering. This is aged incumbent, following news of resignation. Should new large home FDIC ulty members were planning to present another example of the exercise of ab- her husband’s alleged attempt to milk additions in Scotch Plains become [email protected] specific issues to the Boards. solute monarchial power by the college a charity for the rebuilding costs of a known as “McExStenders” this sad PNC is a registered service mark of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (“PNC”). PNC Mortgage is a division of PNC Bank, National Association, a subsidiary of PNC. All loans are provided by PNC Bank, National Association and are subject to credit The meeting was held in a small administration that has caused gridlock home destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. chapter may find a name it deserves. approval and property appraisal. 2014 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved. conference room at the college, too in adjunct faculty negotiations and ig- small to hold the estimated number of nored faculty objections to the reorga- attendees. Under the NJ Sunshine Law, nization. these meetings must be open to the William Lipkin Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. public; however, the college had secu- Parsippany rity guards posted at the doorway and “25 Years Experience” UCC adjunct professor Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer

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In April, 2011 they Coach and Member of PCW 2015, at Mary Washing- town he grew to love so was born February 26, 1922, in moved to California to be near chil- James R. Dougherty, 79, of Edison the Sayreville Public Schools. After ton Hospital in much. Larchmont, Westchester County, N.Y. dren and grandchildren. Richard passed away at home on Tuesday, retiring, he continued his love of Fredericksburg, Va. Bruce changed careers Her parents were the late Forrest L. died four months later, on August February 24, after a decades-long teaching as an adjunct professor of Born in Elizabeth, and became an accom- Appleby and his wife, Constance. 7, 2011. fight with cancer. math at Middlesex County College N.J., he lived most of his plished and successful She attended elementary school Blossom’s funeral was held on Tues- A celebration of his life will be and Rutgers University. life in Westfield before real estate broker/agent. in New Rochelle and graduated A.B. day, March 3, and was officiated by held on Saturday, March A proponent of com- retiring to He worked at Schlott- Davis High School, Mount Vernon, her son, Reverend David A. Crum, 21, at 1 p.m., in the sanc- munity service, Mr. Fredericksburg, Va. to be Westfield, Coldwell N.Y., in 1940. She and Richard mar- and Reverend Jesse Pirschel. Mrs. tuary of The Presbyte- Dougherty was a past closer to his children. Banker, and Burgdorff ried in 1947 and lived in Staten Crum was interred yesterday, Wednes- rian Church in Westfield, president of the Rotary Bruce attended Realtors. He always Island, commuting to New York City day, March 4, alongside Richard, a 140 Mountain Avenue. Club of South River- Westfield High School, prided himself on being by ferry and train to their places of veteran of World War II, at Riverside A respected member Sayreville and a past graduating in 1956. Af- able to serve his clients employment: Richard to RCA; National Cemetery in California. of The Presbyterian president of the Kiwanis ter high school, Bruce and in helping them find Blossom to Mexican Petroleum Leaving behind their three chil- Church in Westfield, Club of Clark, as well as went on to play baseball their dream home. (American Oil). From there they dren, seven grandchildren and two Mr. Dougherty served the Lt. Governor of N.J. at Nichols College in Bruce H. Elliott Bruce was a devoted moved to West Collingswood, N.J., great-grandchildren, Blossom is now as a Ruling Elder, held District Kiwanis Club, Dudley, Mass. and loving husband, fa- where their three children, Judith united with Richard and with their the role of Moderator Division 6. For years he It was also during his college years ther and grandfather. In addition to Ellen (Donald Anderson), Stephen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for all of the Communications was the executive direc- that he met the love of his life, Mary his devoted wife of 54 years, Mary Grant (Peggy) and David Allan eternity. Commission and helped tor of the Miss Anne Buannic. Anne, he leaves behind his four chil- (Jane), were born. In 1954 they March 5, 2015 develop the church’s Middlesex County Pag- After graduating with a degree in dren, Bruce Jr., Rick, Michael and current website. James R. Dougherty eant, a preliminary to the business administration, Bruce and Debbie. He also leaves behind the A high school teacher Miss New Jersey and Mary Anne married and settled in true joys of his life — 12 beloved of history, computer sci- Miss America pageants. Westfield where they raised four grandchildren, Megan, Emily, Ryan, Mountainside Library Posts ence and TV production for over 30 Surviving are his wife of 39 years, children. Dylan, Sean, Grace, Colin, Julia, Jake, years in Union County schools, he Susan (Hoos) Dougherty; his four He was involved in many commu- Drew, Erin and Melissa. also coached track teams and girls’ children, Kevin, Patrick and Christo- nity activities, including the Westfield The family will hold a memorial Programs On Tap In March gymnastics to state honors. pher Dougherty and Karyn Jaycees (director), Westfield Base- service in the Spring of 2015 in He earned a Bachelor of Arts de- ball League (manager, director of Westfield to celebrate his life and MOUNTAINSIDE — The Presidents and famous people. This (Dougherty) Missaggia, and his gree in History from Montclair State grandchildren, Joseph, Christopher pony league and member of the board love for Westfield. Mountainside Public Library has program will be appropriate for both University, earned master’s degrees of directors) and the Westfield Booster Donations in lieu of flowers can be scheduled multiple programs for children and adults. and Kayla Missaggia, Mara Higgins, in math and computer science at Jimmy Lee and Amelia and Madelyn Executive Committee. made to Micah Ministries for the March. For the Friday Opera Series on Pace University and Jersey City State Bruce spent more than 21 years Homeless, 1013 Princess Anne Street, Dr. Jason Kaufman will present March 13, Mena Clemson will Dougherty. College, and was in a Ph.D. program In lieu of flowers, donations may be with General Motors Acceptance Cor- Fredericksburg, Va. 22401 or at “Belly Fat, Stress & Hormones” to- present the classic Puccini opera at New York University. His career poration in various management po- micahfredericksburg.org. night, Thursday, March 5, from 7:30 Madama Butterfly from 1 to 3 p.m. made to a scholarship fund in Mr. in education spanned decades, not Dougherty’s name to: Kiwanis Club sitions in their executive offices in March 5, 2015 to 8:30 p.m. He will offer healthy The Community Concert Series will only as a high school teacher, but New York City. When GMAC trans- lifestyle tips to maximize energy, burn showcase Union County bluegrass of Clark, 1242 Madison Hill Road, also as the director of the Union Clark, N.J. 07066. Checks can be made fat, reduce inflammation, balance band PetroGrass on Saturday, March County Regional High School Dis- hormones, enhance heart health and 14, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. PetroGrass payable to Kiwanis Club of Clark. trict No. 1 Adult School in Clark and March 5, 2015 help participants live younger, longer. will perform with guitar, fiddle, man- as the Director of Technology for “Limericks Galore” will be fea- dolin, harmonica, banjo and flute. The tured on Thursday, March 12, from band’s repertoire includes country and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Skip Ungar will folk music, sea shanties, Irish tunes recite a collection of “Not Very and waltzes and much more. Stamp Show to Spotlight Naughty Limericks” about the states, “Nutrient Dense Cleanse” is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, Holy Trinity Seniors from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Sally Younghans 1918 Upside Down Plane will present the Five Day Nutrient To Meet on Monday Dense Spring Cleanse. Based on Dr. WESTFIELD — The Westfield 24-cent airmail stamp with the plane WESTFIELD — The Holy Trinity Joel Fuhrman’s New York Times best- Stamp Club will hold its 53rd an- flying upside down. Although most Senior Social Club will meet on selling book “Eat to Live,” this pro- nual stamp show this Saturday, Americans have seen pictures of the Monday, March 9, at 1:30 p.m., in the gram will highlight nutritional sci- March 7, in the Community Room stamp, only 100 of them exist. The parish center. The parish center is ence and nourishment for health. of the Westfield Municipal Build- show will have a special exhibit about located adjacent to the Holy Trinity “Ecliptic Financial: College Plan- ing, located at 425 East Broad the stamp and will contain one of the Roman Catholic Church on Westfield ning” will be held Thursday, March Street. The show will be open from actual stamps. In keeping with this Avenue in Westfield. 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Ecliptic 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission and theme, K. David Steidley, Ph.D., an In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Financial Advisors offers free col- parking are free. expert on U.S. airmail stamps, will students of Irish dance from Holy lege funding workshops that reveal The show will include a six dealer present “The First U.S. Airmail Trinity Interparochial School, under how to beat the high cost of college bourse plus the U.S. Post Office Stamp and the Error of its Ways” at the direction of Gretchen Byrne, will and navigate the financial aid maze. and the annual exhibit competition 2 p.m. There also will be envelopes entertain those in attendance. Sister Workshops address making college among club members. More than specially produced for this event Maureen Fichner, SSJ has arranged affordable and handling the compli- 500 pages of stamps and postal his- showing the stamp and a special for this program. cated application process, and pro- tory items from around the world show cancel will be available from GROOVIN’ TO HISTORY...Fitness instructor Theresa Belford, right, with class New members are welcome. Re- vide tips to selecting the best college. will be on display. The exhibits to the U.S. Postal Service. participant Joan Barna, invites all those age 10 and up to the Mountainside freshments will be served. Members “Youth Stages presents: Stubby be shown are the work of those who In 2013, to commemorate the open- Restoration Committee’s “fun-draiser” event this Sunday, March 8, entitled are asked to bring donations for the the Elephant” is set for Friday, March are new to the field as well as from ing of the National Postal Museum, “Move & Groove for History.” It will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Mountainside Westfield Food Pantry and past do- 27, from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. In this those who have shown their work at the Post Office issued a souvenir sheet Borough Hall Community Room. nations are appreciated. participatory play, children become the international level. American in a sealed packet showing six of the snakes, lions, giraffes and monkeys. Philatelic Society accredited judges inverted plane stamps. However, they Mountainside Library “Spring Garden Preparation” will Robert Odenweller and Stephen intentionally produced 100 sheets ‘Move & Groove’ on Sunday take place on Saturday, March 28, Reinhard will evaluate the exhibits, showing the plane flying correctly To Screen Movies from 10 a.m. to noon. Brian Lowe and attendees are invited to vote for and placed them in random packets MOUNTAINSIDE — The will present a look at gardening ba- the most popular exhibit. throughout the country. To date only To Benefit Historic Homes Mountainside Public Library will sics from soil composition to lawn The show will feature the most about 20 have been found and sell for MOUNTAINSIDE — Theresa uplift and chase the winter blues away.” present Tuesday Night Movies in care. Audience questions and con- famous mistake ever made by the as much as $50,000. As a special treat Belford will lead a fun dance exer- During the event, Ms. Belford will its Community Room. Weekly mov- cerns will be addressed. U.S. Post Office – the iconic 1918 for the show, one of these sealed cise program entitled “Move & lead her program for one hour and the ies are mostly recent, first-run, criti- To register for these programs, packets, which may contain one of Groove for History” this Sunday, other hour will be devoted to refresh- cally-acclaimed films selected from visit the library at One Constitution Hist. Soc. to Salute the rare souvenir sheets, will be given March 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. Sponsored ments, a brief discussion of the ac- the library’s catalog of DVDs. Plaza, call (908) 233-0115 or visit away each hour. Every person at- by the Mountainside Restoration tivities of the Mountainside Restora- Finding Vivian Maier, an Acad- mountainsidelibrary.org. Cranford Women tending the show will receive a free Committee, it will raise funds for the tion Committee, a tricky tray auction emy Award nominee for Best Docu- CRANFORD — To celebrate entry ticket for the drawing but must restoration and maintenance of the and socializing. mentary feature, will be presented Dietitian to Speak Women’s History Month, the be present to win. borough’s historic Deacon Andrew Admission is $15 per person; $25 on March 10. It stars Vivian Maier, Cranford Historical Society will The U.S. Postal Service will op- Hetfield House and Levi Cory House. for two people; $30 for a family (im- John Maloof and Daniel Arnaud. To Garden Club present “Cranford’s Prominent erate a substation at the show and Everyone age 10 and above is invited mediate family members) and $15 Jersey Boys will be the featured WESTFIELD — The Garden Club Women,” a PowerPoint presenta- will have a full stock of stamps to participate and the program is ap- for two Scouts (with Scout groups in film on March 17. Directed by Clint of Westfield will sponsor a program tion by Women’s Studies Histo- currently available, including the propriate for all levels of fitness, ac- uniform). Tickets will be available at Eastwood and based on the Broad- on “Healthy Cooking at Home” on rian Christine Glazer. It will take special souvenir sheet packets, as cording to the committee. the door on March 8 at 2 p.m. way hit, it stars John Lloyd Young, Tuesday, March 10, at noon. It will place this Sunday, March 8, from 2 well as the special show cancel. Ms. Belford is a dance fitness in- The Mountainside Restoration Erich Bergen and Michael take place at St. Helen’s Roman to 4 p.m., at the Crane-Phillips For additional information, call structor for the Scotch Plains Recre- Committee is comprised of volun- Lomenda. The Giver, starring Catholic Church Parish House, lo- House Museum, located at 124 (908) 232-0539 or visit the club ation Department. She incorporates teers and governed by the Borough of Brenton Thwaites, Jeff Bridges and cated at 1600 Rahway Avenue, North Union Avenue, Cranford. website, westfieldstampclub.org. dance with other aspects of fitness Mountainside. Its purpose is to restore Meryl Streep, will be shown on Westfield, at the intersection with The program will start promptly at such as boxing, balance and Tai-chi and maintain the Deacon Andrew March 24. The Lunchbox, starring Lamberts Mill Road. 2:15 p.m. and her programs are accompanied by Hetfield House and the Levi Cory Irrfan Khan, Nimrat Kaur and Guest speaker Lindsay Roth, a This event will depict Cranford music. This event will be held in the House and to collect and save historic Nawazuddin Siddiqui, will be graduate of the College of Saint Eliza- residents who were active in the early Mountainside Borough Hall Commu- information and items from destruc- screened on March 31. beth in foods and nutrition, is the retail progressive movements for women’s nity Room, located at 1385 Route 22 tion. For further information or to All movies will start at 6:30 p.m. dietitian at ShopRite of Garwood. She rights, temperance and pure food East. Event organizer Alice Cowell donate funds, call (908) 789-9420 or and will be available free of charge. will discuss foods that are seasonal, and drugs, as well as authors, civil stated that, “Theresa’s class is sure to go to: mountainsidehistory.org. The Mountainside Public Library nutritious and delicious. Recipes will leaders and educators. These women is located at One Constitution Plaza. be distributed to encourage healthy include Alice Lakey, Elizabeth Bates, For more information, call (908) cooking at home. All are welcome. Dr. Deborah Wolfe and Honore Imagine Café to Focus 233-0115. Light refreshments will be served. Willsie-Morrow. Admission is free; however, reservations are required. To reserve a seat, call On Advance Directives the Cranford Historical Society’s of- RARE STAMP...This 1918 stamp, de- WESTFIELD AREA — Imagine, Morristown Medical Center in fice at (908) 276-0082 or e-mail picting a plane flying upside down, will A Center for Coping with Loss will [email protected]. Morristown, Overlook Medical Cen- Gray Funeral Homes be the highlight of the Westfield Stamp host its first Advance Directives Con- ter in Summit, Newton Medical Cen- Established in 1927, the Cranford Club’s 53rd annual show this Satur- versation Café in partnership with Historical Society, a non-profit organi- day, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at ter in Newton, Chilton Medical Cen- Since 1897 the Westfield Municipal Building. Atlantic Health System on Friday, ter in Pompton Plains, and Goryeb zation, has been dedicated to the pres- April 17. Planned as a way to help ervation and perpetuation of Cranford’s Children’s Hospital in Morristown, Rosary Altar Society participants initiate the conversation as well as Atlantic Rehabilitation, history. For more information, visit before they find themselves in ur- cranfordhistoricalsociety.com. Atlantic Home Care and Hospice, To Meet March 11 gent and stressful situations, this pro- and Atlantic Ambulance Corporation. WESTFIELD — The Rosary Al- gram will be held as two simulta- The Mulberry House is located at MASTER tar Society of Holy Trinity and St. neous events, from 7 to 9 p.m., at 415 Westfield Avenue and Batavia Helen’s parishes will meet at noon The Mulberry House in Westfield Cafe is located at 356 Springfield MEMORIALS on Wednesday, March 11, at the Holy and Batavia Café in Summit. Par- Avenue. To register for the Conversa- Trinity Parish Center. The center is ticipants also will receive a free week tion Café, call (908) 264-3100 or go 524 Central Avenue located adjacent to the Holy Trinity at the Westfield Area Y. to imaginenj.org/events. Roman Catholic Church on Westfield Diners will play a fun, interactive Westfield, NJ (908) 233-2350 Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in www.mastermemorials.com Avenue in Westfield. game called My Gift of Grace with the Library Invites Kids Trish Fitzpatrick, a parishioner of people at their table that is designed to 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. To Make ArtBots Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the Holy Trinity Parish, will be the guest help them start thinking about their speaker. She will discuss her busy own wishes and help them communi- CRANFORD — The Cranford personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or years and accomplishments follow- cate these wishes to the people in their Public Library invites children ages cremation. ing the years her children attended lives. Participants may either come as 8 to 12 to make ArtBots on Saturday, March 14, at 11 a.m., in the library’s Designer • Builders of fine Holy Trinity grammar school. a group or sit with strangers. Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home The Rosary Altar Society will Various professionals from different Raddin Room. This workshop is de- 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. MONUMENTS honor during the meeting, in prayers fields will be on hand, among them a scribed as perfect for beginners and Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 MARKERS and song, St. Patrick, whose Feast doctor, an estate planner, a life insur- will provide an introduction to William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. MAUSOLEUMS Day is March 17, and St. Joseph, ance salesman and a funeral home di- simple circuits. Participants will cre- NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 whose Feast Day is March 19. At- rector, in case questions come up. The ate and decorate a simple robot that (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 Lettered • Cleaned tendees are asked to bring a bag event also will address end-of-life docu- produces its own squiggly art. lunch. A dessert table with baked ments that can be completed at home. Registration is required and space John-Michael “J.M.” Jones Tim Doerr goods donated by members will be Mary Robinson, executive director is limited. To register, call the Cranford Public Library at (908) N.J. Lic. #4869 Sally Bauer Doerr available. All women from the two and founder of Imagine, reports that (established 1939) parishes are invited to attend. “talking about illness and death and 709-7272 or visit the library at 224 Director dying can reduce fear and stress, open Walnut Avenue. For a list of other Also: 300 Rt. 37 East See it all on the Web! communication and prepare families upcoming programs, visit the www.grayfuneralhomes.com Toms River, NJ for end-of-life decision-making. It can library’s web page at cranford.com www.goleader.com actually improve the quality of life.” and click on the Children’s Depart- (732) 349-2350 Atlantic Health System includes ment tab near the top of the page. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 5, 2015 Page 7 State Archivist to Speak Willow Grove Church Plans To Genealogical Society Intl. Dinner and Concert WESTFIELD — State archivist responsible for processing and or- SCOTCH PLAINS — The Willow perform on authentic Chinese instru- Catherine Stearns Medich will dis- ganizing. Grove Presbyterian Church will hold ments. The orchestra performs an cuss Military Records at the New Ms. Medich is a frequent guest its Ninth Annual International Din- annual concert at Carnegie Hall, and Jersey State Archives (Colonial Wars speaker at local genealogical con- ner and Concert on Saturday, March has played at the Freer Gallery of Art – World War I) at the Thursday, ferences and clubs, where she re- 21, from 5 to 8 p.m., benefiting local at the Smithsonian Institution and March 12 meeting of the Genealogi- views and explains the types of food banks and victims of disaster. toured Shanghai. The Chinese Ameri- cal Society of the West Fields. The records held at the New Jersey State Attendees will have an opportu- can Music Ensemble is the only cho- meeting will begin at 1 p.m. at the Archives and how to access them. nity to enjoy international cuisine ral program in New Jersey that offers Westfield Memorial Library, located A graduate of Dickinson Univer- and listen to vocal and instrumental choral music training for children at 550 East Broad Street. sity with a bachelor’s degree in music from China. Half of the pro- and adults at the same time and place. Ms. Medich is a reference archi- history, Ms. Medich holds two ceeds raised will be donated to the CAME seeks to enrich and broaden vist with the New Jersey State Ar- master’s degrees from Rutgers Community FoodBank of New Jer- cultural horizons through music train- chives with more than 15 years of University, in Art History and Li- sey in Hillside, where Willow Grove ing and to provide community ser- public service. She is integral in brary Service. Church youth and adults volunteer vice through concert performances. managing the reference section of This meeting will be open to the during the year, and half will be do- Tickets for dinner and the concert the Archives, and in assisting users public. No registration is required. nated to Presbyterian Disaster Assis- are $14 for adults and teens, $7 for with the many, varied collections After the presentation, attendees will tance for its work helping victims of children ages 6 to 12, and free for maintained at the State Archives. have an opportunity to enjoy light disasters in the United States and children age 5 and under, with a fam- Ms. Medich has particular knowl- refreshments and to meet briefly to around the world. ily maximum of $36. To guarantee a edge of the military collections, ask questions of the speaker. For The dinner, to be held in the seat for the dinner, interested persons including the state’s Civil War col- more information, call Genealogi- James Joseph Costantino and Miss Amy Joy Peterson church’s Ryno Hall, will feature an are encouraged to buy a ticket in ad- lections, and the New Jersey State cal Society President Nancy L. array of ethnic specialties, including vance because space is limited. Tick- Militia records, which she also was Humphrey at (908) 612-6029. Italian, Chinese, Greek, German, ets will only be available at the door if Korean, Scottish, Irish, English, West seats are not already sold out. To pur- Miss Amy J. Peterson Indian and Polish cuisine. Members chase tickets, call the church office at and friends of Willow Grove Church (908) 232-5678, Monday to Friday, will prepare the dishes. Complement- between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. More infor- To Wed James J. Costantino ing the cuisine will be performances mation is available by e-mail at by the Chinese American Music En- [email protected]. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Peterson of Char- Phoenix. She is a business manager semble (CAME) Adult Chorus and The Willow Grove Presbyterian lotte, N.C. have announced the en- for Bourlet Art Logistics in Queens, Children’s Chorus and the Music Church is located at 1961 Raritan gagement of their daughter, Miss Amy N.Y. From China Youth Orchestra. Both Road, Scotch Plains, opposite the Joy Peterson of the Bronx, N.Y., to The future bridegroom has a Bach- groups hold their weekly rehearsals southside firehouse and near the cor- James Joseph Costantino of Westfield, elor of Arts in Marketing from Kean at Willow Grove Church. ner of South Martine Avenue. All N.J. He is the son of Jo Ann and University and is sole proprietor of The Music From China Youth Or- church facilities are handicap-acces- James Costantino of Westfield. Pristine Interior Painting of Westfield. chestra features young musicians who sible and there is on-site parking. The bride-to-be has a Bachelor of The couple will exchange vows in Arts in Fine Art from SUNY Potsdam the spring at L’Affaire Fine Catering and an MBA from the University of in Mountainside. Spring Registration Set For Cranford Rec. Programs PURIM GIFTS...Volunteers from the Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Israel in Scotch Plains prepared gift bags February 22 with groggers, treats and tradi- CRANFORD — The Cranford register.communitypass.net/cranford. tional hamentashen cookies to be delivered to the entire congregation before the Recreation and Parks Department For further information, call the recre- Jewish holiday of Purim. This year’s gift bags featured reusable backpacks with has announced that registration for ation department at (908) 709-7283. the synagogue’s logo. The Sisterhood also donated hamentashen for Purim to Spring Programs (Session 3) will residents of AristaCare at Cedar Oaks, a nursing home in South Plainfield. begin on Monday, March 16. Reg- FCC to Begin Classes Pictured, from left to right, are: Robin Sabony, Purim co-chairwoman; Diana istration for Cranford residents CUISINE AND MUSIC...Members of the Music from China Youth Orchestra, Cooper and Marcia Wiener, Congregation Beth Israel Sisterhood co-presidents, only may be done in person at the In Moving Meditation pictured, will perform on authentic Chinese instruments at the International and Ilyse O’Desky, Purim co-chairwoman. Cranford Community Center, lo- WESTFIELD — Moving Medita- Dinner and Chinese Music Concert Benefit. It will take place on Saturday, March cated at 220 Walnut Avenue, or tion classes will be offered on Mon- 21, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Willow Grove Presbyterian Church in Scotch Plains. YFCS Offers Counseling online. Most programs will start day evenings, March 16, 23 and 30, the week of April 6. from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., in the First Legal Advertising Preschool and Kinder Programs Congregational Church’s Patton Au- Probitas Verus Honos To Veterans and Families are as follows: All Sports for Kids, ditorium, located at 125 Elmer Street, MORE IN BACK SECTION Friday with My First Friends, Westfield. A suggested donation of PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE WESTFIELD — Youth and Fam- one who could, and has served in the Mommy and Me Music, Preschool $15 to $20 will benefit Heifer Inter- ily Counseling Service (YFCS) is NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION military, is invited to contact YFCS Arts and Crafts, Science Matters, national, a non-profit humanitarian DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES now offering free individual, couples, for more information. Stretch-n-Grow, US Sports classes, organization dedicated to ending 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 600 family and group counseling for any- YFCS will provide the services Kinder Yoga, Kinder Book Club and world hunger and poverty. TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 one who has served in the United and submit for payment to insurance Kinder Cooking and Arts and Crafts. Moving Meditation is a simple, Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 States military through its new “Brav- A.M. on 3/17/15, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified if available. If participants cannot Youth Programs include: Science graceful movement based on ancient under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A est First” program. afford their co-pay or if they do not Matters, Beginner Quilting, Asian Qigong wellness systems. Ben- Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, Veterans are identified as a group have insurance, they will still be eli- Mannerations-Social Etiquette, efits include stress reduction, flexibil- New Jersey 08625; for: having a higher rate of suicide than the gible for treatment, according to the Mannerations-Dining Program, ity and enhanced wellness. The prac- Traffic Signal Relamping North Region-2015, Various Locations Including national rate. In the active military, the Counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, agency. Treatment services are avail- Astronomy Stargazers, Art Class, tice is performed standing up and or- Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren, 100% State, DP No: 15411 U.S. Army reports sending more than able to address anxiety, depression, Lights! Camera! Kids! Action!, El- dinary street clothing is appropriate. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 (P.L 1975, c. 24,000 soldiers for substance-abuse PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disor- ementary Cooking, Junior Rock- Laura Berzofsky, a certified Inte- 127); N.J.A.C. 17:27. counseling in 2011 and that more than der), alcohol/substance abuse, fam- Intro to Rock Instruments, Guitar gral Tai Chi and Qigong instructor Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.19, contractors must provide a Certification and 1.3 million veterans have received spe- Disclosure of Political Contribution Form prior to contract award. ily therapy and couples therapy. 101, Keyboard 101, Jr. Scientists, with the International Integral Qigong Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, cialized mental-health treatment. YFCS has been serving the com- Little Bakers Workshop, Jewelry and Tai Chi Institute at Santa Barbara Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontrac- Reports indicate that while services munity for nearly 100 years. The Design, Creative Art Lab and Kid College of Oriental Medicine, and a tors prior to contract award or authorization. are available, there are not enough, agency has been available to help Safe Self Defense. member of the National Qigong As- Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey and that waiting lists and financial Department of Labor, Division of Wage and hour Compliance at the time of bid. many who are struggling regardless Adult Programs, for those age sociation, will lead the classes. Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid issues are barriers to treatment. of the ability to pay. Its mission is to 18 and above, include: Beginner For additional information or to Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe Anyone who could benefit from continue to help. Quilting, Piano (Beginners/Inter- register, call Ms. Berzofsky at (908) follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans these services or who knows of some- For more information about the free mediate), Body Barre, Yoga, As- 232-0169. Drop-in students also will and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly counseling services for military veter- tronomy Stargazers, Tai Chi (Be- be welcome. payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected PUBLIC NOTICE (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the ans and their families, contact Carol ginner/Intermediate) and Pilates. PUBLIC NOTICE following locations: SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD M. Pedro, executive director, Youth For more details on these programs, 200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt 70 West BOARD OF EDUCATION and Family Counseling Service, 233 go to cranford.com/rec, click on In- BOROUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE Mt. Arlington, New Jersey 07856 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 REQUEST FOR BIDS BOARD OF EDUCATION 973-601-6690 856-486-6623 Prospect Street, Westfield, N.J. 07090; formation and click on the brochure. 3 T - 2/26/15, 3/5/15 and 3/12/15, The Leader Fee: $165.24 The School Business Administrator/ call (908) 233-2042; fax (908) 654- Registration may be done in person at SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS Board Secretary of the Scotch Plains- 7414 or e-mail cpedroyfcsnj.org. the Community Center or online at January 2015 – December 2015 Fanwood Board of Education, in the County All meetings will be held in the The Chelsea at Fanwood presents of Union, State of New Jersey, by authority PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Beechwood School Susan O. Collier Me- of said Board, solicits sealed bids for stu- amount of $220,000.00, which mortgage dia Center located at 1497 Woodacres dent transportation. Bids to be received at SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Drive, Mountainside, New Jersey 07092. INDEPENDENT LIVING was recorded on October 11, 2005 in the the Business Office of the Scotch Plains- CHANCERY DIVISION All meetings will be regularly scheduled Fanwood Board of Education, located at UNION COUNTY UNION County Clerk’s/Register’s Office in Mortgage Book 11386 at page 496. Said meetings of the Board to begin at 7:00 p.m. for active seniors Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street, DOCKET NO. F-052362-14 unless otherwise noted. It is anticipated Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 up to FILE NO. 19419-14 mortgage is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. that the Board will adjourn to Executive Two-bedroom luxury apartments at the fabulous 10:30 A.M. prevailing time on March 20, NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT Session immediately following the initial 2015. On August 26, 2009 the aforesaid mortgagee assigned all its right, title roll call to review matters appropriate for (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: discussion in private under the Open Pub- STUDENT TRANSPORTATION VERICREST OPPORTUNITY and interest in and to said Mortgage to Lofts at Chelsea lic Meetings Act. The Board will return from SERVICES LOAN TRUST 2011NPL1; Citimortgage, Inc. by way of Assign- 2014-2015 School Year ment of Mortgage of that date, which Executive Session to continue the public YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND Assignment of Mortgage was recorded portion of the meeting at 8:00 p.m., at • Fully equipped kitchens • Airy, open floor plans Specifications are available upon re- REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO which time the Board will consider and act quest at the Business Office of the Scotch in the UNION County Clerk’s/Register’s AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attorneys, Office on October 26, 2009 in Book upon its public session agenda items. • Washers/dryers • Intercom, central vacuum Plains-Fanwood Board of Education, lo- whose address is 290 Route 46 West, cated at Evergreen Avenue and Cedar 1379 of Assignment of Mortgages at Tuesday, January 6, 2015 - • Building maintenance • Free daily Continental breakfast Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to the page 464. (Reorganization Meeting) Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in which All bids must be submitted on the bid On January 14, 2011 the aforesaid Tuesday, January 27, 2015 LIEN MACHINE LLC is the plaintiff and mortgagee assigned all its right, title Tuesday, February 24, 2015 Open House form contained in the specifications. Bids MIGUEL MUNOZ, ET ALS; are defendants, which are not submitted on such form may and interest in and to said Mortgage to Wednesday, March 18, 2015 - pending in the Superior Court of New Jer- LSF7 Bermuda NPL IV Trust by way of (Adoption of Tentative Budget) be rejected. sey, Chancery Division, UNION County and Saturday, March 7th 11am - 2pm Bidders are required to comply with the Assignment of Mortgage of that date, Tuesday, March 24, 2015 bearing Docket No. F-052362-14 within which Assignment of Mortgage was Tuesday, April 28, 2015 requirements of N.J.S.A 10: 5-31 et seq. thirty-five (35) days after March 5, 2015 and N.J.A.C. 17:27 Affirmative Action. recorded in the UNION County Clerk’s/ Tuesday, May 26, 2015 THE CHELSEA AT FANWOOD exclusive of such date. If you fail to answer Register’s Office on January 18, 2011 Tuesday, June 23, 2015 The Board of Education reserves the or appear in accordance with Rule 4:4-6, right to reject any or all bids. in Book 1388 of Assignment of Mort- Tuesday, July 28, 2015 295 SOUTH AVENUE | FANWOOD, NJ 07023 Judgment by Default may be rendered gages at page 255. Tuesday, August 25, 2015 Deborah S. Saridaki, against you for relief demanded in the Com- www.chelseaseniorliving.com Business Administrator On September 20, 2011 the aforesaid Tuesday, September 29, 2015 plaint. You shall file your Answer and Proof mortgagee assigned all its right, title Tuesday, October 27, 2015 Board Secretary of Service in duplicate with the Clerk of the RSVP 908-654-5200 1 T - 3/5/15, The Times Fee: $32.13 and interest in and to said Mortgage to Tuesday, November 24, 2015 Superior Court of New Jersey, Hughes Jus- Wells Fargo Delaware Trust Company, Tuesday, December 15, 2015 PUBLIC NOTICE tice Complex - CN 971, Trenton, New Jer- N.A., as Trustee for Vericrest Opportu- Refreshments served! sey 08625, in accordance with the Rules of nity Loan Trust 2011-NPL1 by way of 1 T - 3/5/15, The Leader Fee: $33.15 UNION COUNTY BOARD Civil Practice and Procedure. Assignment of Mortgage of that date, OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS You are further advised that if you are which Assignment of Mortgage was unable to obtain an attorney you may com- recorded in the UNION County Clerk’s/ Under the terms of the “Open Public municate with the Lawyer Referral Service Register’s Office on September 27, 2011 Meetings Act P.L. 1975, C. 231, please be of the County of Venue and that if you in Book 1392 of Assignment of Mort- advised that the Fiscal Affairs Committee cannot afford an attorney, you may com- gages at page 803. ow Offering the New of the Union County Board of Chosen N municate with the Legal Services Office of On June 18, 2012 the aforesaid mort- Freeholders will be hosting Special Meet- the County of Venue. The telephone num- gagee assigned all its right, title and ings to conduct Budget Meetings on the ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- interest in and to said Mortgage to Willow View Mausoleum, following dates: yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal Vericrest Financial, Inc. f/b/o Vericrest Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. at Services Office 908-354-4340. Opportunity Loan Trust 2011-NPL1 by the Galloping Hill Golf Course Clubhouse, A Unique Concept in THE ACTION has been instituted for the way of Assignment of Mortgage of that 3 Golf Drive, Kenilworth, New Jersey, purpose of foreclosing the following tax date, which Assignment of Mortgage 07033; and sale certificate: was recorded in the UNION County Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 5:30 p.m.at Memorial Properties. 1. A certain tax certificate 12-00026, Clerk’s/Register’s Office on July 2, 2012 the UC Administration Building, 10 sold on 10/18/2012, dated 10/19/2012, in Book 1398 of Assignment of Mort- Elizabethtown Plaza, 6th Floor, Elizabeth, and was recorded on 11/7/2012 in Book gages at page 538. New Jersey 07207; and 13446 at Page 389, made by TERRI On September 27, 2012 the aforesaid Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. MALANDA, Collector of Taxes of UNION, mortgagee assigned all its right, title at the UC Administration Building, 10 and State of New Jersey to LIEN MA- and interest in and to said Mortgage to Elizabethtown Plaza, 6th Floor, Elizabeth, CHINE LLC and subsequently assigned to Vericrest Opportunity Loan Trust 2011- New Jersey 07207; and plaintiff, LIEN MACHINE LLC. This covers NPL1 by way of Assignment of Mort- Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 5:30 p.m.at real estate located in UNION, County of gage of that date, which Assignment of the UC Performing Arts Center’s Hamilton UNION, and State of New Jersey, known B eauty, Dignity & Peace Mortgage was recorded in the UNION Stage, 360 Hamilton Street, Rahway, New as LOT 15.3911C3911 BLOCK 3202 as County Clerk’s/Register’s Office on Oc- Jersey 07065. shown on the Tax Assessment Map and tober 4, 2012 in Book 1401 of Assign- These Budget Meetings of the Fiscal Overlooking Bunnell Pond. Tax Map duplicate of UNION and con- ment of Mortgages at page 168. Affairs Committee are not Regular Meet- cerns premises commonly known as 422 DATED: February 26, 2015 ings of the Board of Chosen Freeholders. Family Lots, Single Graves, Niches & Community Mausoleums TOURNAMENT-11, UNION, New Jersey. Michelle M. Smith, Clerk No action will be taken. Members of the YOU, VERICREST OPPORTUNITY Superior Court of New Jersey Faithfully Serving the Public Since 1868, on 105 Picturesque Acres. public are invited to attend, though there LOAN TRUST 2011NPL1, are made party PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. will not be a public comment portion. All defendant to the above foreclosure action Denville Law Center times and dates are subject to change Fairview Cemetery because on October 3, 2005, Miguel Munoz 290 Route 46 West without notice. and Giovanna Munoz, executed a mort- Denville, New Jersey 07834 Nonprofit • Nonsectarian James E. Pellettiere, RMC, Clerk gage to Mortgage Electronic Systems, Inc., (973) 586-2300 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1100 East Broad Street • Westfield, NJ 908-232-0781 as nominee for US Mortgage Corp. in the 1 T - 3/5/15, The Leader Fee: $110.67 1 T - 3/5/15, The Leader Fee: $31.11 Page 8 Thursday, March 5, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION College Woman’s Club Sets Date For Spring Fundraiser WESTFIELD — The College tive leadership coach and workshop Woman’s Club of Westfield invites facilitator whose clients come from all area women to attend the club’s organizations including American annual spring fundraiser on Wednes- Express, Barclays Capital, GSK, day, March 25, begin- Johnson & Johnson, ning at 11:30 a.m. It HSBC, Kraft, Mattel, will take place at Echo Merck, Neutrogena, Lake Country Club, lo- New York University cated at 515 Springfield and Wharton. Avenue, Westfield. “Women helping “Boost Your Energy! women to become Practicing Mindful Liv- their best goes to the ing via Fitness, Nutri- very heart of the mis- tion and Reflection” sion of the College will be the topic of this Woman’s Club,” said year’s guest speakers, a Judy Brucia, CWC fitness expert and an president. “We are executive coach who delighted to host this ACCREDITATION RECEIVED...The staff of the Westfield Area Y’s Early specialize in helping Jenifer Wirtshafter event that we believe Learning Center, located at 170 Elm Street, Westfield, display their NAEYC women excel person- will benefit the attend- Accreditation Certificates. ally and professionally. The lun- ees as much as it will help our schol- BEAUTIFUL QUILT...Betsy Smith shows her finished quilt, called “Buttonholes cheon is $60 per person and all pro- arship recipients.” from Jellyrolls,” at the January meeting of Needle Nite at the Fanwood Presby- ceeds will benefit the club’s scholar- Founded in 1917 to further higher WF Y Early Learning Center terian Church. The next monthly Needle Nite session will take place tomorrow, ship program. education for women, the College Friday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m., in the church’s Westminster Hall. All are welcome Local fitness professional Jenifer Woman’s Club awards scholarships to Is Reaccredited By NAEYC to come to Needle Nite meetings to see projects that members are working on or Wirtshafter launched Jeni-Fit in 2006 young women from Westfield on the to join the group. with the area’s first dedicated out- basis of academics, leadership and WESTFIELD — The Westfield 6:30 p.m. for an additional fee. door fitness program. Her business financial need. The annual spring lun- Area Y has announced that its Early NAEYC accreditation is awarded has since expanded to encompass a cheon is the club’s largest fundraiser, Learning Center, located at 170 Elm for a five-year term. During this pe- Westfield Y Film Festival variety of fitness programs includ- with all proceeds from ticket sales and Street, Westfield, has been reaccred- riod, programs submit annual reports ing personal training, weight loss raffle items benefiting scholarships. ited by the National Association for documenting compliance with To Begin Tomorrow Night and nutrition. In 2013, she opened For additional information or to regis- the Education of Young Children NAEYC standards. The Westfield Area her own gym in Garwood. ter, contact [email protected] or visit (NAEYC). All NAEYC-accredited Y’s half-day preschool at the Robert WESTFIELD — The Westfield Children under age 17 must be Cathy Quartner Bailey is an execu- cwclubwestfield.com. programs must meet the following and Virginia Bauer Family Branch, Area Y will hold a Friday Night Film accompanied by an adult. Conces- 10 program standards: located at 422 East Broad Street, Festival, geared to all ages, at its sions will be sold at the door, with Promotes positive relationships Westfield, also is NAEYC-accredited. Robert and Virginia Bauer Family proceeds benefiting the Westfield Garwood Library to Host among all children and adults. For more information on the Y’s Branch, located at 422 East Broad Area Y Annual Support Campaign Implements a curriculum that is Early Learning Center, contact Karen Street, Westfield. for strong kids, families and seniors. consistent with its goals for children Theiss at (908) 654-8460 or by e- The featured films will kick off with Thanks to the annual support cam- Author, Organizer Visits and promotes learning and develop- mail at [email protected]. Frozen tomorrow, Friday, March 6, paign, no one who lives or works in ment in each of the following areas: For more information on the Y’s and continue with ET on April 3 and Westfield, Cranford, Garwood or GARWOOD — The Garwood nals,” it chronicles the adventures of social, emotional, physical, language preschool programs at the Robert and The Wizard of Oz on May 1. All films Mountainside and is experiencing a Public Library has announced up- Joe Hashimoto and his hardy band and cognitive. The Y utilizes the Cre- Virginia Bauer Family Branch, con- will start at 7 p.m. Interested persons bona fide financial hardship is turned coming events, beginning on Satur- of followers as they track down and ative Curriculum, which focuses on tact Eileen Rooney at (908) 233-2700, may register for one or all three. Chairs away for inability to pay. The major- day, March 14, when local author fight evil in the world. Light refresh- how children develop and learn based extension no. 423, or by e-mail at will be provided, but patrons are wel- ity of awards enable children to at- Eric Nierstedt will visit the library at ments will be provided. on their individual interest, the learn- [email protected]. come to bring their own picnic-style tend the Y’s safe and supportive child 11 a.m. to discuss and autograph his Professional organizer Jamie Novak ing environment and the role of the seating. Online registration is avail- care and summer day camp programs latest book, “The Equites.” A con- will be at the library on Thursday, teacher. The framework incorporates able at westfieldynj.org. while their parents work. tinuation of “The Lightrider Jour- March 19, at 7 p.m. Her topic will be a child’s natural curiosity to explore Garwood Knights For questions regarding the film SHERIFF’S SALE “Keep This, Toss That.” Registration the world around them and is com- To Hold Fish Fry festival, contact Ben Nanna, assistant SHERIFF’S SALE is required and may be done in person posed of the following eight core SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15000500 director of Special Programs and at the library, by calling (908) 789- areas: literacy, mathematics, science, GARWOOD — The Garwood SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15000342 Knights of Columbus will hold CHANCERY DIVISION Events, at [email protected] SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY 1670 or via the library’s interactive social studies, arts, technology, UNION COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION their Lenten Fish Fry by Thistles DOCKET NO. F-12932-13 or (908) 233-2700, extension no. 279. UNION COUNTY calendar found on its website. healthy habits and social, moral and Plaintiff: FIRST HORIZON HOME LOANS A DOCKET NO. F-031399-13 Toddler Story Time is held every spiritual development. on Friday, March 13, from 6 to 8 DIVISION OF FIRST TENNESSEE BANK NA- Plaintiff: RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN p.m. It will take place at The TIONAL ASSOCIATION SHERIFF’S SALE TRUST 2013-TT2, BY U.S. BANK NATIONAL Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. with ac- Uses developmentally, culturally, VS. ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CA- Columbian Club building where Defendant: KARA SCHWERDTFEGE, BER- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15000552 PACITY, BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE tivities, songs and stories for chil- and linguistically appropriate and ef- NARD M. SCHWERDTFEGE, WIFE AND HUS- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY TRUSTEE, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS dren up to age 4. Registration is not fective teaching approaches that en- the Knights of Columbus hold BAND CHANCERY DIVISION VS. their meetings. Sale Date: 03/25/2015 UNION COUNTY Defendant: HOWARD F. BELL; JEAN MARIE required for this ongoing program hance each child’s learning and devel- Writ of Execution: 12/05/2014 DOCKET NO. F-012869-12 JACKSON-BELL; STATE OF NEW JERSEY; Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Plaintiff: U.S. BANK, N.A. BENEFICIAL NEW JERSEY INC D/B/A BEN- for toddlers and their caregivers. opment. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public VS. EFICIAL MORTGAGE CO. Movie Time is offered every Fri- Utilizes ongoing assessment ap- at the door, and $10 for children vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Defendant: JOSEPH COLON, JENNY MENA, Sale Date: 03/11/2015 under age 12. Fried or baked fish TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Writ of Execution: 12/02/2014 day at 10 a.m. The library shows proaches to provide information on TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Sale Date: 03/25/2015 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution will be available; individuals are WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Writ of Execution: 11/24/2014 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public first-run movies, classics, old fa- children’s learning and development said day. All successful bidders must have 20% By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- vorites and special requests. Sug- for families. asked to specify which when pur- of their bid available in cash or certified check at to me directed I shall expose for sale by public TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- chasing tickets. Chicken will be the conclusion of the sales. vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on gestions are always welcome. Light Promotes the nutrition and health The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of available for children age 14 and Seventy-Two Thousand Sixty-Eight and 70/ TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on said day. All successful bidders must have 20% refreshments are provided, and the of children. 100*** $472,068.70. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of of their bid available in cash or certified check at senior citizen bus will provide trans- Employs a teaching staff with the under only. Dinner will include The property to be sold is located in the TOWN- said day. All successful bidders must have 20% the conclusion of the sales. French fries, coleslaw, dessert and SHIP of SCOTCH PLAINS, County of UNION of their bid available in cash or certified check at The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred portation for Garwood seniors. educational qualifications, knowledge, and State of New Jersey. the conclusion of the sales. Sixty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Eight coffee. Attendees may dine in or Commonly known as: 2335 CAROL PLACE, The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred and 44/100*** $465,548.44. Two book discussion groups are and professional commitment neces- SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JERSEY 07076. Thirty Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Three and PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: held monthly at the library. The sary to promote children’s learning. take out their meals. Tax Lot No. 14 in Block No. 3402. 43/100*** $430,933.43. Borough of Fanwood, County of Union, in the Tickets can be obtained at the Dimension of Lot Approximately: 83 X 108. MUNICIPALITY: Scotch Plains State of New Jersey. afternoon group meets on the third Establishes and maintains collabo- Nearest Cross Street: CEDAR STREET. COUNTY: UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1 Council Hall weekdays after 4:30 BEGINNING at a point on the northwesterly STREET & STREET NO: 232 Haven Avenue. Pandick Court, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. Monday of each month at 1 p.m. rative relationships with each child’s sideline of Carol Place distance 249.00 feet from TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK: 705, LOT: TAX LOT #26 BLOCK #102 and the evening group meets on the family to foster children’s develop- p.m., or weekends after 2 p.m. the corner Ionned by the intersection of the 19. APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 76 feet x 105 For more information, call (908) northeasterly sideline of Cedar Street (if ex- DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 54.00 feet x 92.50 feet. first Thursday of each month at 7 ment in all settings. tended) (60 feet wide) with the said northwest- feet. NEAREST CROSS STREET: n/a 789-9809 or Chairman Dennis erly sideline of Carol Place (if extended) (50 feet NEAREST CROSS STREET: Mountain Av- *Also subject to subsequent taxes, water and p.m. Each group is separate and Incorporates relationships with wide); thence running enue. sewer plus interest through date of payoff. chooses its own selection to be dis- community agencies to support the Clark at (908) 247-5389. PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): US Bank Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Seventy-Nine The Garwood Knights of Co- SEWER OPEN PLUS PENALTY $263.13 Cust For BV001 Trust holds a tax sale certificate Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Five and 10/100 cussed. Monday’s selection for achievement of program goals. TOTAL AS OF December 10, 2014: $263.13 in the amount of $503.40 as of 01/12/2015. *** $479,845.10 together with lawful interest and lumbus is located at 37 South Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Forty-Three Scotch Plains Township holds a claim for taxes costs. March is “Take Me With You” by Promotes a safe and healthy envi- Thousand Five Hundred Nineteen and 33/100*** due and/or other municipal utilities such as water Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Catherine Ryan Hyde, and the ronment with a balance of indoor and Avenue, Garwood, across from $343,519.33 together with lawful interest and and/or sewer in the amount of $1,694.27 as of 02/ tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and the PathMark store. Parking is costs. 01/2015. expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Thursday selection is “The Red outdoor activities. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Forty-Eight money will be deposited into the Superior Court available in the back lot, off Wil- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Five and 31/100*** Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Tent” by Anita Diamant. Both Effectively implements policies, expenses, there remains any surplus money, the $448,685.31 together with lawful interest and or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to low Avenue (turn at Marty Shoes). money will be deposited into the Superior Court costs. Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature groups welcome new participants. procedures, and systems to ensure a Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- and extent of that person’s claim and asking for The Garwood Public Library is lo- high-quality experience for children, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and an order directing payment of the surplus money. Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature expenses, there remains any surplus money, the The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale cated at the corner of Walnut Street families and staff. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for money will be deposited into the Superior Court will have information regarding the surplus, if Reading is Good For You an order directing payment of the surplus money. Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, any. and Third Avenue, behind the Lincoln The Y’s Early Learning Center pro- The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to There is a full legal description on file in the School complex. The e-mail address vides year-round services for chil- will have information regarding the surplus, if Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Union County Sheriff’s Office. any. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this is [email protected] and its dren ages 6 months to 5 years and is There is a full legal description on file in the an order directing payment of the surplus money. sale for any length of time without further adver- Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale tisement. website is youseemore.com/garwood. available two, three, four or five days The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this will have information regarding the surplus, if Joseph Cryan Individuals also are invited to “like” a week, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ex- sale for any length of time without further adver- any. Sheriff tisement. There is a full legal description on file in the Attorney: the library on Facebook. tended care also is available from 6 to Joseph Cryan Union County Sheriff’s Office. PARKER MC CAY Sheriff The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this PO BOX 5054 SHERIFF’S SALE Attorney: sale for any length of time without further adver- 9000 MIDATLANTIC DRIVE FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, PC tisement. SUITE 300 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15000492 7 CENTURY DRIVE Joseph Cryan MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Probitas Verus Honos SUITE 201 Sheriff (856) 596-8900 CHANCERY DIVISION PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054 Attorney: 4 T - 02/12, 02/19, 02/26 UNION COUNTY goleader.com/subscribe (973) 538-4700 POWERS KIRN - COUNSELORS & 03/05/15 Fee: $179.52 DOCKET NO. F-016584-14 SHERIFF’S SALE 4 T - 02/26, 03/05, 03/12 728 MARINE HWY Plaintiff: WEICHERT FINANCIAL SERVICES & 03/19/15 Fee: $185.64 PO BOX 848 - SUITE 200 SHERIFF’S SALE VS. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15000379 MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY 08057 Defendant: YVONNE J. ROSE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE (856) 802-1000 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15000417 Sale Date: 03/25/2015 CHANCERY DIVISION 4 T - 02/26, 03/05, 03/12 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Writ of Execution: 10/29/2014 UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15000369 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15000368 & 03/19/15 Fee: $175.44 CHANCERY DIVISION By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution DOCKET NO. F-009769-14 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY UNION COUNTY to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Plaintiff: HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK CHANCERY DIVISION CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S SALE DOCKET NO. F-7092-13 vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- VS. UNION COUNTY UNION COUNTY Plaintiff: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Defendant: ANDRE WIGGINS; SHEILA DOCKET NO. F-62025-09 DOCKET NO. F-16153-10 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15000346 TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR WAMU TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WIGGINS; BANK OF AMERICA, NA Plaintiff: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATE WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Sale Date: 03/18/2015 VS. VS. CHANCERY DIVISION SERIES 2004-AR10 said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Writ of Execution: 09/15/2014 Defendant: DORIANNE TAYLOR COX, Defendant: KARINA HARDY UNION COUNTY VS. of their bid available in cash or certified check at By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution JOLEKA BARI Sale Date: 03/18/2015 DOCKET NO. F-32982-08 Defendant: TIMOTHY I. SCHETELICH; the conclusion of the sales. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Sale Date: 03/18/2015 Writ of Execution: 11/20/2014 Plaintiff: THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS LAURA E. SCHETELICH, HUSBAND AND WIFE; The judgment amount is: ***Three Hun- vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Writ of Execution: 12/12/2014 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CER- BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; UNITED STATES TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public TIFICATE HOLDERS, CWMBS, INC., CHL OF AMERICA; THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY dred Thirty-Three Thousand Three Hun- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 2007- Sale Date: 03/18/2015 dred Seventy-Five and 68/100*** WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- 32 MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFI- Writ of Execution: 09/23/2014 $333,375.68. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on CATES By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution of their bid available in cash or certified check at TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of VS. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public The property to be sold is located in the the conclusion of the sales. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Defendant: ERNEST DI FRANCESCO AND vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, County of The judgment amount is: ***Seven Hundred said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Union and State of New Jersey. Forty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Nine of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUN- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on and 91/100*** $743,859.91. the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred TRYWIDE BANK, FSB WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of It is commonly known as 4 CECILIA The property to be sold is located in: The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred Eighty Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Three Sale Date: 03/11/2015 said day. All successful bidders must have 20% PLACE, FANWOOD BOROUGH, NEW The Township of Scotch Plains, County of Twenty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Ninety- and 29/100*** $380,573.29. Writ of Execution: 06/25/2014 of their bid available in cash or certified check at JERSEY 07023 Union, State of New Jersey. Eight and 83/100*** $522,398.83. The property to be sold is located in the TOWN By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution the conclusion of the sales. Commonly known as: 812 Cleveland Avenue, CONCISE STATEMENT OF DESCRIPTION of WESTFIELD, County of UNION and State of to me directed I shall expose for sale by public The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred It is known and designated as Block 3, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076-2022 OF REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD New Jersey. vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Thirty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Two Lot 5. Tax Lot No 5.02 in Block 6303 MUNICIPALITY: Scotch Plains Commonly known as: 124 WINDSOR AV- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- and 07/100*** $535,892.07. The dimensions are approximately 71 Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 90 x 62 COUNTY: UNION ENUE, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090. TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on The property to be sold is located in the TOWN- Nearest Cross Street: Smith Street STATE OF New Jersey Tax Lot No. 48 in Block No. 4001 WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of SHIP of SCOTCH PLAINS, County of UNION feet wide by 125 feet long. Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- STREET & STREET NO: 211 Willow Avenue Dimension of Lot Approximately: 33.6 X 120 said day. All successful bidders must have 20% and State of New Jersey. Nearest cross street: Midway Avenue. nicipal or tax liens that may be due. TAX BLOCK AND LOT: Nearest Cross Street: GRANDVIEW AVENUE. of their bid available in cash or certified check at Commonly known as: 2426 HILL ROAD, Prior lien(s): NONE Subject to Tax and prior lien info: Taxes/ BLOCK: 704, LOT: 2 Beginning at a point in the existing Southeast- the conclusion of the sales. SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JERSEY 07076. sewer/water may be delinquent- you must check DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 100 feet x 50 feet erly sideline of Windsor Avenue (66 feet wide), The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred Tax Lot No. 4 in Block No. 7703 *Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal with the tax collector for exact amounts due. NEAREST CROSS STREET: Mountain Av- said point being S47°-03’-00”W a distance of Ninety-Six Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Eight Dimension of Lot Approximately: 000.233 AC liens or other charges, and any such taxes, Subject to Prior Mortgages and Judgments (if enue 515.66 feet from a marble monument found and 42/100 *** $596,588.42. Nearest Cross Street: MARLBORO ROAD. charges, liens, insurance premiums or any): None SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): marking the northerly end of said map for this PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: BEGINNING at a point in the southeasterly Total Upset: ***Seven Hundred Seventy-Six Scotch Plains Twp holds a claim for taxes due side of Windsor Avenue, also marking the inter- Township of Scotch Plains, County of Union, in line of Hill Road, distant therein northeasteñy other advances made by plaintiff prior to Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-One and 13/100*** and/or other municipal utilities such as water section of the Northerly sideline of lot 14 as the State of New Jersey. 264.60 feet from a concrete monument at the this sale. All interested parties are to con- $776,681.13 together with lawful interest and and/or sewer in the amount of $1,644.37 as of 02/ designated on referenced filed map with said PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1923 beginning of a curve bearing southeasterly to the duct and rely upon their own independent costs. 01/2015. sideline, beginning point also being S47°-03’- Mountain Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey northerly line of Marlboro Road; from thence Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Scotch Plains Twp holds a claim for taxes due 00”W a distance of 91 166' from the intersection 07076. running investigation to ascertain whether or not tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and and/or other municipal utilities such as water of said sideline with the Southwesterly sideline of TAX LOT # 18.0201, BLOCK # 1803 PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES any outstanding interest remain of record expenses, there remains any surplus money, the and/or sewer in the amount of $87.50 as of 07/01/ Grandview Avenue, and runs thence; APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: N/A SEWER OPEN PLUS PENALTY $313.13 and/or have priority over the lien being money will be deposited into the Superior Court 2014. PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES NEAREST CROSS STREET: Union Avenue 2013 3RD PARTY UTILITY LIEN SOLD ON Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, FWDSL & Associates LP holds a tax sale SEWER OPEN PLUS PENALTY: $170.00. *Also subject to subsequent taxes, water and 10/28/2014 CERT NO.: 1491 $320.76 foreclosed and, if so the current amount or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to certificate in the amount of $708.86 as of 01/12/ TOTAL AS OF November 26, 2014: $170.00. sewer plus interest through date of payoff. TOTAL AS OF November 26, 2014: $633.89 due thereon. Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature 2015. Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Ninety-One Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Seventy Thou- Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Fifty-Eight Thou- Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Forty-Three and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Thirty-Six Thou- Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Two and 13/ sand Fifty-Three and 97/100 *** $670,053.97 sand Six Hundred Eighty-Two and 75/100*** Thousand Five Hundred Nineteen and 33/100*** an order directing payment of the surplus money. sand One Hundred Ninety-Seven and 82/100*** 100 *** $391,762.13 together with lawful interest together with lawful interest and costs. $558,682.75 together with lawful interest and $343,519.33 together with lawful interest and The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale $536,197.82 together with lawful interest and and costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- costs. costs. will have information regarding the surplus, if costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- any. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and “The Fair Housing Act prohibits”any prefer- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the ence, limitation, or discrimination because of expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial sta- money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, tus, or national origin, or intention to make such Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to preference, limitation or discrimination” in con- or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature nection with any aspect or a residential real Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for estate transaction, Zucker, Goldberg, and and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. Ackerman, LLC encourages and supports the an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale equal housing practives of the Fair Housing Act The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if in the conduct of its business.” will have information regarding the surplus, if any. There is a full legal description on file in the any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the any. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. Joseph Cryan tisement. tisement. Joseph Cryan tisement. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 5, 2015 Page 9 Honor Roll

Park Middle School - 2nd Marking Period

6th Grade Januszanis, Emelyne Johns, Malcolm Distinguished Honor Roll Kahora, Gabrielle Khan, Lauren Elizabeth Acevedo, Kristen Adams, Kieltyka, Miriam Kother, Nicholas Adam Ali, Kyra Antonello, Ethan LaFerrera, Ryan Lamberta, Erin Lay, Berkman, Zachary Billotto, Abigail Charles Levine, Antonio Lomonte, Binaday, Hunter Birch, Lauren Joy Lytch, Aidan Maloney, James Brenner, Erika Bretz, Sydney Byers, Maloney, Caden Mari, Ian Regina Carlos, Gabriel Carrascoso, McCormack, Robert Mebes, Owen Luke Checchio, Emma Chichester, Murphy, Shane Murphy, Kelly Nitti, Haley Cino, Abigail Conklin, John Emma O'Brien, Amanda Palhares, Michael Cristobal, Vincent Cucci, Alyssa Pankiewitz, Marian Pelcastre, Jonathan Dionisio, Colin Fanning, Tatiana Perea, Katelyn Perez, Chris- THE YEAR OF THE SHEEP...Second grade classes at Franklin Elementary Alexander Fazzino, Daniel Ferrone, tina Pham, Grace Ponterio, Christian School in Westfield enhanced their study of China with special activities for the SPELLING CHAMPS... Three Westfield students took the top three spots in the Owen Ferrone, Claire Fisher, Dennis Ramalho, Kyle Remo, Camden Ricci, New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs Liberty District Spelling Bee on Chinese New Year. Students created “passports” with pictures of Chinese games, February 21. Pictured from left to right are: Christine Jablonski, Liberty District Gannon, Paul Harris, Seth Jahnke, Dana Ricketts, Kyle Rigney, Cassie artifacts, art, writing tools, and language and enjoyed an interactive Kung Fu Spelling Bee Chair & President, Woman’s Club of Arlington; Ryan Gasson, 3rd Hannah Kriney, Sean Lage, Megan Robinson, Felipe Rodrigues, Olivia demonstration. Pictured from left to right are second graders from Mariel Jacobs' place; Vivian Jeckell, 1st place; Kayla O’Brien, 2nd place; Holly Capobianco, Past Lahetta, Sophia Lama, Rebecca Rodriguez, Sean Rogers, Lucas class, Mia Ebel, Arya Motwani, Alessandra Scrofani, Alex Hendricks, and President & Federation Secretary, Junior Woman’s Club of Arlington. Lancaster, Maura Leahy, Jordan Lowe, Route, Noah Samms, Carolina Jacqueline Storms dipping their pens in ink to illustrate Chinese alphabet Jolie Lubalin, Natalie Mikula, Jack Samuelian, Samantha Samuelian, characters. Morel, Brendan Mullany, Holly Frederick Saunders, Julianna WF Students Take Top Spots Nelson, Jayden Nyamiaka, Brendan Scarcella, David Schulman, Aaron Scotch Plains Native Ong, Ethan Pawelec, Max Perone, Seidenberg, Megan Sheehy, Oliver Emma Philip, Cory Phillips, David Sherry, Matthew Skolar, Gabriel At NJSFWC Spelling Bee Riedell, Brian Roessle, Amanda Rossi, Stratton, Mia Striegel, Michael Tardi, Receives Full Scholarship Chloe Rousseau, Emma Route, Emma Thumann, Sean Vlkovic, Ryan KEARNY – The New Jersey State Club of Arlington) and Christine Catherine Rozanas, Nicolas Ruggiero, Ward, Keri Yang, Maia Zaborowski, STEUBENVILLE, O.H. — Emily quired students to write an essay, be Federation of Women’s Clubs held McGrath (President, Junior Woman’s Jessica Schramm, Alessandra Serio, Zachary Zaller Wieszczek, a senior attending Mother interviewed by a panel of faculty, their annual NJSFWC Liberty Dis- Club of Verona). Sandra Uhler (Mem- Daniel Sicinski, Margaret Smith, 8th Grade Seton Regional High School, was staff, and religious, and participate in trict Spelling Beeon Saturday, Febru- ber – Junior Woman’s Club of Arling- Sukriti Srinivasa, Nicolette Stanko, Distinguished Honor Roll awarded a Father Michael Scanlan a group activity. ary 21, 2015, at the Franklin School ton) videotaped and photographed Nicholas Tittanegro, Benjamin Tucker, Josiah Baik, Laura Brady, Thomas Scholarship from Franciscan Univer- The scholarship is named in honor Auditorium in Kearny. Fifteen con- the Bee. The Top 3 Finalists of the Andrew Villardi, Quinn Williamson, Brown, Freya Natasha Buison, Kara sity of Steubenville. The scholarship of President Emeritus Father Michael testants competed after placing in the Liberty District Spelling Bee will Zackery Wong, Justin Zimmerman Bush, Michelle Cagnassola, Kevin covers full tuition for four years of Scanlan, TOR, who served as presi- top 3 in their own club-level spelling compete against other 4th and 5th Honor Roll Calabria, Gianna Calligy, Madison study, beginning fall 2015. dent of Franciscan University for 26 bees, hosted by one of 5 Junior graders from towns throughout New Grace Abdy, Chloe Alce, Mia Coleman, Saniya Dalvi, Ashley Dia- Ms. Wieszczek, who plans to study years and was instrumental in revital- Woman’s Clubs:Arlington (in Jersey in the State Spelling Bee spon- Aponte, Kotey Ashie, Kayla Avila, mond, Gabrielle Dickstein, Annabelle pre-nursing at Franciscan University, izing the school's Catholic identity. Kearny), Cedar Grove, Summit, sored by the New Jersey State Fed- Lydia Baik, Anjila Banks, Lindsey Dionisio, Nicholas Dionisio, Jessica received one of two Scanlan Scholar- Franciscan University integrates Verona, and Westfield. After ten eration of Women’s Clubs. The State Bartley, Dylan Bordman, Joshua Edelman, Bryan Fang, Nicole ships after competing against 82 top- strong academic programs with a rounds and six spell-offs, “hobble” Spelling Bee will be held on Satur- Bordman, Henry Bowman, Benjamin Ferguson, Alexandra Fischmann, performing students from 31 states dynamic faith environment to serve was the winning word. The three win- day, March 7 (snow date of March Brenner, Marissa Burton, Olivia Alexa Garrett, Theodore Giandana, on February 5 and 6. more than 2,400 students from all 50 ners listed below were all sponsored 14) at the NJSFWC Headquarters on Calcaterra, Anthony Cammarano, Vadim Gorbaty, Madison Haugh, Participants in this prestigious in- states and 12 countries. It is featured by the Junior Woman’s Club of the campus of Douglass Residential Hunter Cardenas, Andre Carinhas, Payton Howell, Eshita Kar, Katherine vitation-only competition came from in The Newman Guide to Choosing a Westfield: 1st Place Vivian Jeckell College at Rutgers University in New Kaelie Chung, Christopher Koch, Alexandra Lahetta, Ryan Franciscan University's top tier of Catholic College, FORBES' Grade 5; 2nd Place Kayla O’Brien Brunswick. Ciccarello, Devin Cooke, Eric Metzger, Rae Mikula, Massimo academically qualified students ad- "America's Top Colleges," and in Grade 5; 3rd Place Ryan Gasson Junior Membership NJSFWC Lib- Cunningham, Meredith Czurlanis, Modica, Jake Murphy, Courtney mitted for fall 2015 and included Kiplinger Personal Finance Grade 4. erty District Spelling Bee Founded in Joseph Decker, Rhythm Desai, Amit Norteman, Breanna Patino, Cassandra candidates from the top high schools Magazine's top 100 "best values" in The first place winner received a 1890, the General Federation of Deshpande, Shannon Downey, Mat- Pomponio, Maryam Ramjohn, Kara in the nation. The competition re- private higher education. Spelling Champion bee trophy. Prizes Women’s Clubs (GFWC) is one of thew Drubulis, Ryan Duthie, Georgio Schramm, Katelyn Scobee, Alan Shao, for the three finalists were gift cards the world’s oldest non-partisan, non- Elenis, Christian Estevez, David Jacqueline Stovall, Veronica Vergara, from TD Bank. All 15 contestants in denominational women’s volunteer Farin, Mary Fazzino, Lenore Dakota Verrico, Nicholas Watterson the Liberty District Spelling Bee re- service organizations. The New Jer- Ferguson, Besnik Ferizi, Olivia Fiore, Honor Roll Two SP-F Musical Events ceived a certificate of participation. sey State Federation of Women’s Monica Forman, Joseph Gale, Joshua Ryan Ackerman, Grace Ahlin, Gina Patricia Sherwen served as the offi- Clubs of GFWC – Junior Member- Garcia, Sai Gedela, Jade Glassman, Avila, Persis Baah, Amanda Ball, cial pronouncer. She has pronounced ship is a statewide organization pro- Nicholas Hale, Ava Hausle, Elisa Lauren Barth, Paolo Antonio Bayotas, Scheduled for March 7 for several club and district spelling viding education, training and inter- Herstatt, Ryen Hoover, Brendan Haley Birch, Jason Bisgay, Jamie Ann bees as an active volunteer for the Ar- action opportunities for volunteers Huszcza, Lauren Iarussi, Victor Bonaccorso, Jeffrey Brenner, Will- SCOTCH PLAINS – Saturday, Plains-Fanwood Music Boosters As- lington Woman’s Club and Friends of who are committed to individual Johnson, Ian Joshua, Sean Kennedy, iam Burns, Matthew Carrascoso, March 7 will be big day for Scotch sociation, which supports music pro- the Kearny Library and is a Past Presi- growth and community involvement, Ibraheem Khan, Paul Koizumi, James Cerini, Nicole Cevallos, Alan Plains-Fanwood (SPF) music with grams throughout the school district. dent of the Junior Woman’s Club of enriching the quality of life through- Shelby Kumpf, Cynthia Liang, Noah Chen, Mia Cimino, Sarah Citarella, two exciting annual events: the St. SPF student groups will perform at Arlington and a former reading special- out New Jersey and the world. The Lievre, Joseph Linder, Matthew Lon- Joshua Cohen, Sarah Cooney, Justin Patrick's Day Fundraiser and Day of the fundraiser between 1 to 4:30 p.m., ist. The judges are former educators Junior Women’s Clubs that hold an- don, Dallas Lorenzetti, Alexa Mach, D'Angelo, Anna Decker, Riley Percussion. including the Moonglowers, SPFHS and currently represent the Arlington nual spelling bees are volunteer mem- Lucas Mackey, Liam Mahr, William DeProspero, Stefanie DeVizio, Fanwood’s 5th annual St. Patrick's Jazz Band, Park and Terrill Middle Woman’s Club: Christine Jablonski, bers of a statewide association of Mauer, Amanda Mayer, Lauren Angelo DiNizo, Meghan Duthie, Day Fundraiser will be held March 7 School Jazz Bands , and more. President and Chairman of the Liberty Women’s Clubs within the General McGovern, Patricia McHugh, Kali Hope Edwards, Angelea Elenis, from 12:30 to 9:30 p.m. in a large Tickets to this event are $7 in ad- District Spelling Bee and Una Phelan, Federation of Women’s Clubs. They McKinney, Jordan McQuoid, Hadley Zachary Evangelista, Jaylen Evans, heated tent at the Fanwood Train Sta- vance or $10 at the door. Advance a member of the Education Committee. provide opportunities for education, Moran, Sabrina Negley, Sabrina Ngu, Casey Ferguson, Alex Ferrara, Ben- tion. This event, sponsored by the tickets are available at Oh’Brian’s The event was moderated by Holly leadership training, and community Griffin Nobile, Kaitlyn Otero, Elias jamin Fleischer, Jessica Friebely, Fanwood Business and Professional Pourhouse, 200 South Avenue in Capobianco (Past President and Fed- service. For more information, go to Pahountis, Kayla Paprocki, Madison Gal, William Gale, Bran- Association and Oh’Brian’s Pourhouse, Fanwood and Mara’s Café and Bakery, eration Secretary – Junior Woman’s www.njsfwc.org and www.gfwc.org. Maximillian Pelosi, Roman Perrelli, don Garcia, Samuel Goetz, Eliza- will feature music and traditional Irish 250 South Avenue (where each ticket Christian Piesch, Faith Price, Lucien beth Goldstein, Sarah Gorman, Bran- fare including corned beef, cabbage, purchase comes with a 10 percent dis- Prophete, Hana Ramjohn, Dean Rash, don Green, Vanessa Handy, Cassidy potatoes, pretzels, mac and cheese and count on your next Mara’s visit). Kaitlyn Reilly, Hadley Rose, Dillon Haugh, Olivia Hausle, Christopher hot dogs. There will also be face paint- For more information about the St. Crafting College Application Ryan, Gianna Salgado, William Hedden, Jake Hogan, Erin Hopkins, ing, tricky tray and lots of fun. Patrick’s Day event please visit Schetelich, Erica Schindler, Simone Shoshana Isaacs, Suzanne Jackson, All proceeds will benefit the Scotch www.fanwoodbusiness.com. Schomberg, Kyle Sellinger, Mateusz Ryan Johnson, Dimitrios Kastanos, Meanwhile, the Scotch Plains- Workshop Planned by PTC Sierant, Dashawn Southerland, John Kayser, David Kloepfer, Boston Univ. Graduates Fanwood Public Schools music de- Sydney Sprechman, Madison-Anne Jonathon Koseoglu, Timothy partment hosts Day of Percussion on WESTFIELD – A seminar entitled Application Wheel™ to help students StaRosa, Nicholas Susino, Justin Lamberta, Kaitlyn Lamendola, Westfield Resident March 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at “Crafting Your Story for the College figure out your key themes and unique Tran, Jamie Valian, Abraham Maggie Leahy, Justin Lo, Julia BOSTON, M.A. – Boston Univer- Terrill Middle School, 1301 Terrill Applicaiton” will take place on Tues- story. Several case studies of how Valverde, Alexa Vierschilling, Allison Lomonte, Ricardo Lopez, Jared sity awarded academic degrees to 1,664 Road in Scotch Plains. This event day, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the students crafted their story and how Vlkovic, Cadence Weiss, David Mascioli, Graham McAlindin, Sh- students in January 2015. Among the will feature instructional clinics by Westfield High School Cafeteria B. they successfully communicated it to Wernsing, Morgan Whitney, Hayden annon McCreesh, Kaylee Moniz, graduates was Kevin P. Smith of professional musicians Jon DiFiore The college admissions process has colleges through their application will Widder, Taylor Winslow, Madelyn Spencer Moran, Chloe Nelson, Colin Westfield, who received a Master of and Dennis DeLucia, performances become increasingly competitive; be examined. Yessman, Aidan Young O'Brien, Patrick O'Brien, Victoria Engineering in Mechanical Engineer- by percussion ensembles from SPF however students who understand Presentations will be made by guest 7th Grade O'Connor, James Oakes-Garcia, ing. and other New Jersey schools, plus their strengths and focus on commu- speakers, Lisa Bleich, President, Col- Distinguished Honor Roll Stephen Oduro, Julia Pankiewitz, Founded in 1839, Boston University refreshments, raffles, giveaways, and nicating their story in a compelling lege Bound Mentor and Author of Nicholas Alber, Gabrielle Aloe, Shannon Persaud, Conor Peterson, is an internationally recognized institu- vendors selling and demonstrating way will have a clear advantage in the Surviving the College Application Kaitlyn Amato, Taylor Anthony, Carter Pomponio, Kayla Reisberg, tion of higher education and research. musical merchandise. admission process. This interactive Process, and Beth Cassie, Indepen- Julianna Blanco, Jaedan Blechinger- Daniel Resnicoff, William Ricci, Consisting of 16 schools and colleges, Student groups performing will in- seminar, open to both students and dent Educational Consultant, College Slocum, Nicole Brozak, Francis Gabriel Eleanor Richard, Colleen Robinson, BU offers students more than 250 pro- clude: SPFHS Rhythmsense, South parents, will introduce The College Bound Mentor. Buison, Summer Carver, Lea Cerini, Sadie Salgado, Gerardo Salgado- grams of study in science and engineer- Plainfield Middle School Percussion Alexa Chan, Katherine Chouinard, Rengifo, Emillie Sanchez, Thomas ing, social science and humanities, Ensemble, Mantra Youth Percussion, Ryan Ciarrocca, Julie Ciccarino, Jor- Scarcella, Jacob Schulman, Maya health science, the arts, and other pro- Metuchen High School Percussion dan Clement, Sabrina Cruz, Nicole Schwartzman, Erin Schwerdtfeger, fessional disciplines, along with a num- Ensemble, Randolph Middle School DeFrancesco, Julianna Domiciano, Kevin Sheil, Audrey Smith, Olivia ber of multi-disciplinary centers and Percussion Ensemble, Randolph High Christopher Downey, Colin Dwyer, Speranza, Saniya Sripada, Garrett institutes integral to the University's School Percussion Ensemble, Terrill Jessica Eggert, Sean Fanning, Michaela Swaak, Paul Szanto, Kyle research and teaching mission. With Middle School Percussion Ensemble, Genty, Abigail Germinder, Kayla Giuffi, Tannenbaum, Gustavs Teteris, more than 33,000 students, BU is the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Thomas Glastal, Jada Gomillion, Emily Maggie Traina, Joshua Venick, fourth-largest private university in the Percussion Ensemble and Kean Uni- Granville, Christina Gubernat, Akhil Steven Verrastro, Maria Villeda, Jus- country and a member of the American versity Percussion Ensemble. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN fying for AC. “It seemed like he had a pretty Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cougar junior Niko Cappello will good game plan. I really couldn’t get, Two Scotch Plains-Fanwood High be making his second trip to AC after as you say, my famous single [leg School wrestlers and four Cranford defeating Plainfield’s Rohan Phillip, takedown]. It stunned me at first when Cougars punched their tickets to com- 7-5, in overtime in the 182-lb title I took my shots. He was athletic and pete in the NJSIAA Tournament this bout. Phillip actually got two fast enough to switch his hands be- weekend at Atlantic City (AC) by takedowns, but Cappello added a hind my back and spin. To win a placing in the Top-3 in their respec- three-point tilt to send the bout into match, you got to take a guy down,” tive weight classes at the Region 3 overtime where he finally got the Cappello said. “I feel really confi- Tournament held in Union on Febru- takedown for the win. The two also dent. When I go down there [AC], I ary 28. Two Westfield Blue Devils met in the county finals and Cappello am going to keep an open head. It’s came up one decision short of quali- came out on top. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times WORKING HER WAY AROUND...Blue Devil Jackie Knapp, No. 2, figures out how to dribble around Roselle Catholic defender Tyara McQueen, No. 10, in the Union County Tournament semifinal game in Rahway on February 24. LUZZI SCORES 16 PTs, SCOTT 14, KNAPP 12, LIDDY 9 Blue Devils Stun No. 7 Lions In UCT Hoops Semis, 57-51 By DAVID B. CORBIN tory in the semifinal round of the Luzzi (2 assists), who finished with Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Union County Tournament held in 16 points, pumped in a pair of 3- Variations of offensive schemes Rahway on February 24. pointers, while Lil Scott (14 points, 4 involving a number of girls on the The fine mix of offensive plays assists, 7 rebounds) and Jackie Knapp part of the fourth-seeded Westfield began immediately as four Blue Dev- (3 assists, 2 steals, 4 rebounds) each High School basketball team tended ils figured in the scoring, which ended sank five points and Hannah Liddy (9 to boggle the minds of the top-seeded, with the score tied, 10-10, after the points, 3 assists, 3 rebounds, steal) hit David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times seventh-ranked Roselle Catholic Li- first quarter. But the Blue Devils’ real for two. ANOTHER WILD BOUT...Raider Jt Beirne, front, tries to figure out how to escape the grasp of New Providence Pioneer ons, who never quite figured out how versatility in the second quarter rattled “This is the third time we played Tyler Gazaway in the 138-lb championship bout at the Region 3 Tournament in Union on February 28. to contain all the weapons, and it the Lions’ wits with an 18-10 run and Roselle Catholic. They have seen us resulted in a 57-51, Blue Devil vic- a 28-20 lead at the half. Junior Olivia CONTINUED ON PAGE 13

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By BRUCE JOHNSON To TPS in UCT Final, 45-43 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times There aren’t many people still Jackson, Glen Kehler, Sam Mitchell, the stands was George Handza, whose By ALEX LOWE The 20-6 Celtics finally tied the just beyond the 3-point line. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times around town who remember seeing Dave Morash, Lee Waring and Joe daughter Tara is No. 5 all-time in 3’s. game, 20-20, just before the half on a Knapp lined up her shot as the Wiendl. On the court were Lil Scott and Jackie The Union County Tournament Gerry McGinley play. But those who 3-pointer by Aliyah Powell then took clock ticked down to under five sec- saw him – and probably some who Following his induction, McGinley Knapp, who rank No. 1 and 3 all- (UCT) championship was there to be its first lead 45 seconds into the third onds and she launched a shot towards became a huge WAHOF supporter time. (And don’t forget WHS’s first- had for the Westfield High School didn’t – will gladly remind you that quarter when Amani Williams scored the basket as a pair of Celtic defend- any conversation about the greatest and was a regular attendee at the year coach Liz McKeon, who is No. girls’ basketball team. Jacqueline a basket in the paint. ers lunged towards her. dinners. He never missed a dinner 12.) Knapp’s 3-point attempt was barely football players ever at WHS has got The Blue Devils answered with an “Shannon did a great job fighting to include the big redhead. until last November’s 11th induction. Shannon Devitt rebounded a late off the mark and The Patrick School’s inside basket from Devitt then Knapp for the rebound and then being able to He had moved to Hobe Sound, miss and got the ball out to Knapp. Qadashah Hoppie hauled in the re- A three-year starter for coach Joe drained a 3-pointer to regain the lead kick it out to me in the middle of that Freeman’s 1945-46-47 powerhouses, Florida, but with former football team- The senior’s open shot was on target, bound as the buzzer sounded giving at 25-22. Hannah Liddy hit a 3-pointer battle,” said Knapp. “I had the look. I mate Jack Reydel among the 2014 but clinked off the front of the rim just the Celtics a 45-43 victory and their McGinley played 48 minutes every then Westfield stretched its lead to just didn’t hit it.” game back in the days when players inductees, you got the feeling that a smidge short. Patrick had survived first UCT championship held at Kean 32-24 after a pair of free throws by Knapp’s shot looked like it would maybe something was wrong when 45-43. University on February 27. routinely played 48 minutes. He was Devitt and Knapp’s fast break lay-up, be a dagger through the heart of The a three-year starter at linebacker on Red wasn’t there. Going almost unnoticed was Scott “I don’t think we could have asked forcing The Patrick School to take a Patrick School as it arced down to- On Monday, Feb. 23, at age 84 recently broke Miller’s school record for anything else from our girls to- defense, and a two-year starter at time out with 3:33 remaining in the wards the basket. But instead, the offensive center, playing right end as Gerry (Red) McGinley passed away of 125 3-pointers and had 127 going night,” said Westfield Head Coach third quarter. shot clanked off of the rim and into in Florida. Services were held last into Monday’s state tournament game Liz McKeon. “They gave us every- a senior. His seven touchdown recep- The Celtics roared back, erasing the waiting hands of Hoppie with :02 tions that fall were a school record Friday in Florida. Ed McGinley Sr. against Dickinson. Knapp is third with thing they had. The Patrick School is the lead in just over two minutes. to play sending The Patrick School had passed away in 2007. 108. a very good and talented team. They until Brian Ciemniecki broke it in Powell hit a 3-pointer, Shyasia players and fans into a raucous cel- 1994. We heard of McGinley’s passing Among the fans in the crowded Those teams went 9-1, 7-3 and 10- from Peter Braun, a fellow WAHOF Kean University gym was former girls 0, a total record of 26-4, which in- inductee. coach Joe Marino, who led the 2008 cluded wins over Plainfield in his “Both Rick and Gerry were before team to the lone county title in pro- sophomore and senior seasons. He my time,” said Braun (’61), a two- gram history. Also there was Westfield was captain of the ’47 team, which time all-state guard/linebacker at Athletic Hall of Famer Russell (Boo) many old-timers feel gets underrated when the school’s great teams are discussed. Red’s main sport was football, but he was good enough to be named co- captain, with Frank Coale, of the 1948 swim team that finished fourth at the state championships. The second of former New York Giant Ed McGinley Sr.’s three football playing sons – Ed Jr. (’45) and high-scoring Rick (’50) were the others – Gerry followed his storied WHS career by continuing the McGinley tradition (the father, all three sons) of attending the University of Pennsyl- vania. There, in addition to filling the all-American shoes of his father, he also had to replace graduating All- America Chuck Bednarik, a future Gerry (Red) McGinley is pictured with his brothers Ed (left) and Rick pro star with the Eagles. As a senior McGinley earned all-America hon- WHS. “I got to know Gerry from the Bowers, who has served as eighth- ors, and was a 10th-round draft pick investment business. We had some grade coach for years. of the Eagles in 1952. mutual clients. Also, I rented a shore The Blue Devils played two of the Instead of pro football, McGinley house I had in Mantoloking to Gerry state’s Top 10-ranked teams – beat- chose to serve as a First Lieutenant in and his wife Pat for several seasons. ing No. 7 Roselle Catholic 57-51 and the U.S. Army during the Korean My daughters were always excited falling to No. 9 Patrick – in the UCT Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times because Gerry’s movie actor son John semis and finals, and outscored them GOING FOR THE FREE THROW...Blue Devil Amalia Montes, No. 23, concentrates on her free throw in the Union County War. After that he started a 40-plus- Tournament championship game against The Patrick School at Kean University in Union on February 27. year career as a stockbroker. He and stayed in their room.” 100-96. his wife Pat settled in Short Hills and Next to McGinley’s senior photo in “It was a great game and we almost the 1948 Weather Vane, it said: “This had it,” McKeon said. “The girls beat us by 11 the first time we played raised five kids. The oldest of them, Pridgen made a lay-up and the Celtice ebration mode. John, has enjoyed a solid acting ca- captain of our undefeated eleven is a played their hearts out. It was quite a them this year and then by 12 the hit 4-for-4 from the line to grab a 33- “I watched that shot go up and I just fighter in sports, but out of uniform run.” second time. But this game tonight reer, appearing in, among others, the 32 lead with 1:28 left. felt helpless,” said TPS junior movies “Platoon” and “Wall Street,” ‘Ger’ is always a gentleman. Sincere JAYVEE COUNTY CHAMPS was fought to the very end. Some- With 6:36 left in the game, Lil Scott Shamachya Duncan. “It would have and silent, he is also a leader with The WHS girls basketball junior times the difference between win- and starring as Dr. Perry Cox on the rolled in a lay-up to give Westfield a been terrible to lose the game like that TV sit-com “Scrubs” for nine sea- unusual perseverance and distinctive varsity captured the Union County ning and losing is just a matter of 36-35 edge. The Patrick School staged after we had fought so hard to come red hair. He ranks among the best.” Tournament with a 45-43 victory over inches. You saw that tonight. When sons. an effective full-court press that did back.” When the Westfield Athletic Hall GIRLS BASKETBALL UPDATE Cranford. Freshmen Josie Greenwood Jackie let that shot go, I think a lot of mange to take the Westfield players But for Westfield the missed shot You want to talk about a moment scored 24 points and Lauren Sgro us felt like it was going in.” of Fame opened its doors in 1994, out of sync on offense. represented the agony of being so McGinley was one of the dozen indi- frozen in time? It was the final sec- converted a “old-fashioned” three- Westfield (15-8), which upset “They are a very good defensive close to claiming a county title only onds of the Union County Tourna- point play – a basket and a foul shot Roselle Catholic in the semis to earn viduals inducted in the first class, team,” said Scott. “They are very to watch it bounce away. along with Olympians Chris ment girls basketball final. WHS was – for the winning points. their spot in the final, jumped out to a quick and they got us out of our “In fairness to Jackie, that last se- trailing by a deuce and the final sec- DEVIN BREAKS RECORD 6-0 lead against The Celtics and held Campbell and Bob Clotworthy, pro offense a little bit at key times during quence with the ball was not smooth baseball’s Jeff Torborg, coaching leg- onds are ticking off the clock. Junior Gwyn Devin set a school the advantage throughout most of the the second half.” for us,” said Scott. “It was definitely On the bench was senior co-cap- record in the 100-yard breaststroke first half. The Blue Devils were get- ends Gary Kehler and Merilyn Dia- The Patrick School scored eight of chaotic and things were really mond, and all-around standouts Frank tain Jaime Miller, whose sister Erin with a 1:07.41 during Saturday’s time ting it done with gritty play from the next 10 points to grab a 45-40 lead discombobulated. We were fortunate was the all-time 3-point leader at trials at the state Individual Champi- sophomore center Shannon Devitt and with :57 remaining. Liddy then nailed that Shannon was able to get the ball WHS. One of the referees was Tom onships at Gloucester Institute of Tech- junior forward Amalia Montes who a 3-pointer to cut the score to 45-43 back and give us a chance for the last Probitas Verus Honos Cusimano, whose daughter Jackie is nology in Deptford. The old mark of drew the tough assignments of trying with :42 left. shot. They did a great job of pressur- No. 4 all-time at WHS in “treys.” In 1:07.74 was set 33 years ago by Hall of to limit the Celtics’ tall frontcourt Westfield’s defense then forced a ing us on defense so that we were Famer Janney Zonnevylle. Caroline players to one shot and out. turnover on the other end when Celtic reacting to them instead of running Basil’s 57.83 in the 100 back improved Westfield’s defense also bothered Zhane Irby stepped out of bounds our offense efficiently.” on her No. 2 time. John Lindros fin- the Celtic ball handlers forcing them while dribbling along the baseline Powell and Williams led The Patrick ished second in the 200 freestyle in into frequent poor passes that resulted with 30 seconds remaining. School with 14 points each. Farley- 1:41.53, No. 2 all-time at WHS. in turnovers. Despite not hitting a single The Celtics’ pressure defense con- Clark had 10 rebounds. Scott (2 as- WHS ‘UPSETS’ CENTRAL 3-pointer in the first half, the Blue tinued. Liddy made a strong drive sists, 2 steals) finished with 12 points The 10th-seeded Blue Devils “up- Devils were dictating the action and through the lane. Her shot caromed and Knapp (3 assists, 2 steals) had 10 set” seventh-seed Hunterdon Central, running from the lead most of the way. off the backboard into the hands of points. Liddy (3 assists, 3 steals) had 2-1, in Friday’s Round of 16 in the “They know we like to shoot a lot the Celtics Raven Farley-Clark, but eight points and Devitt (3 steals) had Public A tournament, and advanced of threes,” said McKeon. “They play somehow Devitt managed to pry the seven points. to play second-seeded Randolph on aggressive defense at the top and they ball away and kicked it back out to Westfield 12 8 14 9 43 Monday at Mennen Arena in the contest those shots.” Knapp at the top left side of the key Patrick School 8 12 15 10 45 quarterfinals. WHS, which had beaten Central 6-2 earlier this season, got 33 saves from goalie Dan DoCampo. It was the third straight year the Blue Devils eliminated the Red Devils, COLDWELL BANKER from states. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 5, 2015 Page 13 Blue Devils Stun No. 7 Lions, 57-51, in UCT Semi CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 More photos at Ballyhoo Sports run all our stuff, so we had to throw ued their fine mix of offensive plays. Scott said. “You got to blank out the some new stuff at them. We knew we The Lions did manage to tie the crowd, using the pressure and mak- had to have some differences here score, 42-42, with 4:53 remaining, ing it a good thing. We were fortu- and there. We needed to put new stuff but Liddy and Luzzi each banged a 3- nate. Not only did Jackie and I hit our in that would work and it definitely pointer then Luzzi hit for two to put free throws but Hannah did and so did worked today. They were caught off- the Blue Devils back on top, 50-44 Olivia.” guard,” Knapp said. with 1:29 on the clock. The Lions “We practice that every day. Game “That’s what we had to do. We had went into a necessary fouling mode, on the line, that’s where you want to a bunch of offensive plays. We know but Westfield was ready. be and they were all able to knock that most teams focus on Jac and Lil, First it was Liddy to the line for a them down,” Coach McKeon said. so we had to get other girls more one-and-one. She hit both, but the The efforts of the Blue Devils may involved. They stepped up tonight Lions quickly scored seven unan- be considered their best performance offensively,” Blue Devil Head Coach swered to trail by just one, 52-51. of the season. Liz McKeon said. Scott grabbed a key rebound and was “Oh Yes! It started on February 14 But the defensive efforts of Amalia fouled. She hit both, then with 20.1 against New Providence, and we have Montes (5 rebounds, 4 points, 2 steals, remaining, Knapp made a steal, was been rolling ever since then,” Coach assist), Shannon Devitt (block, steal, fouled, went to the line and sank one. McKeon said. “Everyone who came assist) and Abby Demers (4 rebounds, With nine seconds left, Scott was fouled in today, when Abby [Demers] came assist) helped keep the Lady Lions and sank both. She then ended the in when we had girls in foul trouble. and stars Allieyah Cubbage (10 game when she smothered a rebound. She was getting some key rebounds.

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TRYING TO WREST THE BALL AWAY...Raiders Brianna O’Brien, No. 2, and Kara Foley, No. 24, attempt to wrest the ball from the grasp of a Pioneer in their season finale in Scotch Plains on February 25. O’BRIEN NETS 11 PTs; BATTLE 10 PTs, 10 REBOUNDS Lady Pioneers Stop Raiders In Hoops Season Finale, 60-49

By DAVID B. CORBIN ning of the season, turned it all around Scott and [Jackie] Knapp, who are Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times in the second half and finished with a very good, so it was tough playing Sidney Morang and Kate Kinum 9-13 record. In addition to their loss them. We had to play Westfield twice put on a scoring clinic to lead the to the Pioneers, the Raiders recently then once in the counties, and I think New Providence High School girls pushed rival Westfield to the limit in that was a very good game played by basketball team to a 60-49 victory a 46-42 loss in the UCT. The Blue us all-around. That’s a good learning over the hosting Scotch Plains- Devils went on to stun No. 7-ranked experience for our girls,” Raider Head Fanwood Raiders in their season fi- Roselle Catholic, 57-51, in the UCT Coach Camille Mammolite said. nale on February 25. The Pioneers, semis. In the season finale, Morang put in David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times who took the ninth-ranked Patrick “We came alive in the second half 23 points, including a pair of 3-point- DRIVING TO THE BASKET...Blue Devil Lil Scott, No. 20, drives to the basket as Roselle Catholic defender Kamille Jacobs, School to the limit in a 43-40 loss in of the season. We really got it to mesh ers, and Kinum scored 20 points. No. 5, follows in the Union County Tournament semifinal game in Rahway on February 24. the Union County Tournament (UCT) well, to click well towards the end of Morang’s height paid dividends when semifinals just the evening before, the season. Our coaching staff was she was able to grab offensive re- points), Dolapo Baloqun (13 points) “I got the rebounds. I know our Even the girls who didn’t play. Ev- upped their record to 16-8. happy about that. Westfield is a very bounds and convert them to lay-ups. and Jen McClave (13 points) in check. whole entire team was focused on eryone had an impact on today.” The Lady Raiders, however, who good team and it is not shocking that “There’s a big height difference “This team is very well coached boxing out to make sure we were all “It’s very hard to beat a team three had a very rough start at the begin- they are in the finals. They have [Lil] CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 and they are a very fundamental bas- able and ready to get the rebounds. times. This was going to be our time. ketball team. So we knew in order to We put a big emphasis on rebounding We knew we had to play for 32 min- beat them today, we needed a com- and knowing that we could win if we utes straight very intense basketball. JAYNE BERNSTEIN plete effort from every single one of could secure some solid rebounds. I We kept the game at the next level the Sales Associate our kids and I think, by far, we did. think the entire team did that today,” whole time,” Knapp said. Hannah had some big shots and some Scott said. As far as the UCT goes, the next NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award: 1997-2014 big plays. I know Shannon Devitt and “We practice free throws all the level was for the championship against Direct Line: (908) 301-2006 Amalia Montes were critical making time just for moments like this. We The Patrick School (No. 9 ranked) at Cell Phone: (908) 403-9330 sure that we kind of secured re- definitely needed that shot and we Kean University that was held on [email protected] bounds,” Scott said. knew the crowd would be loud, but February 27. Text “jbcb” to “87778” The Lions crept back into to game we had to focus on putting the ball in “We know it’s in a bigger arena, the Search for homes from your cell phone! when the Blue Devils had some diffi- the basket,” Knapp said. fact that it’s the county finals. We culty following up under the boards “That’s something we have been haven’t really focused on it yet, be- OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, March 8th • 1-4 PM on their initial shots and won the third doing our whole lives. Maybe the cause we really focused on this game, quarter, 16-12, to narrow the Blue atmosphere was a little different this but I know we will be prepared on Devils’ lead to 40-36, so the real test time. This is something we done ev- Friday,” Knapp said. came down to the final quarter and the ery single day, so we were definitely Westfield 10 18 12 17 57 Blue Devils did not relent and contin- prepared for something like that,” Roselle Catholic 10 10 16 15 51

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By ALEX LOWE yesterday hoping to get a chance to chipped in with 10 points for the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times execute it in today’s game,” said winners. Kellet scored 12 points. There would be no glorious ending Kellet. “It was Senior Night and we Christiano had 11 points and Hunter for the Cranford High School boys wanted to have some fun out there on Remley added 10 points to the Cou- basketball team on “Senior Night”. the court.” gar cause. The Cougars lost their season finale, The fun stopped there though as Cranford saw seven seniors play 58-50, to New Providence on Febru- New Providence once again seized their last games this night. Steve Wills, ary 26 in a game played at Martin control of the game. The visitors Luke Christiano, Kevin Trotter, James Gymnasium in Cranford. would connect on eight of 10 free Kellet, Albert Gargiulo, Liam McKay With seven graduating seniors playing their final game before the home crowd, the Cougars stayed true to the form they have displayed most of the season. The Cougar boys fought hard, played well for long stretches of the game but could not overcome an untimely dry spell that ultimately proved to be their undoing. “We didn’t play well in the third quarter and I think that was what did David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times us in,” said senior Luke Christiano. GETTING THE DOUBLE LEG...Cougar Niko Cappello gets the double leg takedown on South Plainfield’s Christian “It has been like that most of the Gonzalez in the 182-lb semifinals. Cappello then won the title when he beat Rohan Phillip (Plainfield) 7-5 in overtime. season for us. There is always a valley in the game where we don’t play well and that pretty much does it.” Cougar Cappello Takes First at Region 3 Tourney After a back and forth first half that saw the teams go into the break tied at CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 26-26, the Cougars appeared to be in my time to get on the podium.” [points]. But you know what? I had to Beirne, who was true to his word. good shape. But New Providence Raider JT Beirne, seeded second at come back and wrestle hard to get After a scoreless but active first pe- managed to go on a 7-2 mini streak to 138-lbs, began his journey to the fi- those points back,” Beirne said. riod, Beirne escaped to take a 1-0 lead open the third quarter that helped nals with a 17-5, major decision over His victory over Hedden automati- but Gazaway got a reversal in the third them grab a 33-28 lead. New Provi- Brandon Jones (Parsippany) then he cally qualified him for the NJSIAA to go ahead, 2-1. Just before the buzzer, dence then finished out the final Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times had a very tight bout with Dan Hedden Tournament at Atlantic City (AC). Beirne nearly got a reversal, but minute of the third quarter by BIG NIGHT ON “SENIOR NIGHT”...Cougar James Kellett, center, scored 12 (South Plainfield) in the semis but “It’s surreal! I have been dreaming Gazaway got away with the victory. outscoring the Cougars 5-0 on a pair points, including a pair of slam dunks against the Pioneers on “Senior Night”. came out on top, 3-2, when he deliv- about this since I got in high school. Blue Devil Cotter Spurlock of inside baskets by Kevin Haggerty ered a double-leg takedown in the To actually be there, it’s mind bog- moved into the 220-lb fourth-seeded and a free throw by Bryan Joyce. throws down the stretch to eventually and Dante Anderson were honored in third period. But before that, Beirne gling. I worked hard,” Beirne said. bracket when he defeated Amir Sa These two mini bursts were enough rebuild their lead to 11, at 56-45 with a pre-game ceremony at half court apparently had a takedown in the first His title bout would be against Tyler ‘id (North Plainfield), 4-3. Spurlock to give the visiting Pioneers a 42-32 :32 to play. A three point basket by with their parents by their sides. period but no points were awarded. Gazaway (New Providence), who had then recorded a third period advantage heading into the fourth Dante Anderson with :22 remaining “Our record this season wasn’t very “I hit him with a double. I had both defeated him in overtime at the Union takedown to defeat Alexis Villegas quarter. It also helped that Cranford cut the lead to 56-48 but two more good,” said Christiano, who will play legs locked. I don’t know what the County Tournament. (Morristown), 6-4. could only manage six points in the free throws by New Providence sealed football this September for Lehigh. deal was. I really thought I had two “It’s going to be exciting,” said CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 third quarter. the game. Kellet managed one more “But I had a lot of fun playing with “We settled for a lot of three point rim rattling dunk as the clock expired these guys. It was never a bad experi- shot attempts in that third quarter and to make the final score 58-50. ence.” throughout the game,” said senior Dylan Thomas led New Providence New Providence 13 13 16 16 58 Albert Gargiulo. “Not many of them with 12 points and George Daniel Cranford 12 14 6 18 50 Congratulations went in. We needed to play better tonight against New Providence and Agents of the Month! we didn’t. I’m not sure why we haven’t played more consistently this year.” New Providence (17-7) took firm command of the game in the first minute of the final quarter. A three- point basket by Sean Cole followed by a pair of free throws from Joyce gave New Providence a 47-32 lead with just under seven minutes remaining. In the span of just over two minutes, Cranford had gone from being in a nip and tuck battle to being on the verge of getting blown out. John Papa Jayne Bernstein Frank D. Isoldi To their credit, the Cougars Experience, Sales Associate Sales Associate Broker Sales Associate Trust, Reliability & Service mounted a small rally, spurred on by a thunderous dunk from senior James Kellet. The rim rattling stuff came off of an alley oop lob pass from fellow senior Steve Wills with 5:52 to play that cut the lead to 47-35. The crowd pleasing play was part of a 9-1 burst that helped pull Cranford to within Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times hailing distance at 48-41 with 3:13 to FAN SUPPORT...The crowd shows up in support of the Cranford boys on Senior play. Night. 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Pat Mineo County Tournament championship (140-lbs) lost in the preliminary game on February 26 transformed Blue Devils round. into a blazing fireball when the third- March 6, 2004: The Raider girls seeded Cranford Cougar girls bas- Cougars basketball team knocked its third ketball team scorched the net with top-20 ranked team out of the North eight 3-pointers en route to a 51-36 Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 playoffs victory over sixth-seeded Nutley in by flattening No. 10 Voorhees in the the quarterfinal round of the North WWWalk Down Memory Laneaneane semifinals, 76-54, in Glen Gardner. Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 tourna- Hillary Klimowicz sank 26 points, ment in Cranford. nology in Sewell. gars, whose first team played nearly pulled in 15 rebounds, had six steals Senior forward Morgan Miller Sophomore Sarah Cronin with a flawless ball to jump out to a 36-13 and made six blocked shots. Maura emitted lightning from her finger- split of 24.45, senior co-captain halftime lead en route to a 57-35 Gillooly sank 16 points. tips to char the net with six 3-point- Loren Ball with a split of 24.65, victory in the sectional quarterfinals. March 1, 2003: A stellar day for Senior forward Diana Venezia the No. 3 Blue Devil boys swim- scored eight of the Blue Devils’ 13 ming team began with an over- points in the first half and finished Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times whelming, 109-61, dunking of No. CRANFORD ATHLETES OF THE WEEK (February 26)...Cerys MacLelland with a game-high 20 points. When 4 Cherry Hill East in the Public A (not shown), a junior on the basketball team, had 10 points, 10 rebounds, 3 steals she hit a two-pointer at the start of Championship at The College of and 3 assists on February 21 in a 60-43 win over Union Catholic. Cerys was also the third quarter, Venezia surpassed New Jersey in Ewing and ended with nominated in the nj.com best player in Union County online poll. Hunter Remley, the 400-point mark for the season a triumphant police and firemen’s a junior on the basketball team, scored 23 points in a 65-50 win over Hillside in March 3, 2008:Winning a North escort through the streets of the opening round of the Union County Tournament. Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 champi- Westfield. The victory marked the onship was not enough for the Scotch Blue Devils’ 19th state title, which Plains-Fanwood High School boys tied Trenton for the most public basketball team. Seniors Danny school titles. DeCataldo and Bryan Dougher March 3, 2002: Raider swimmers banged 3-pointers in bunches dur- Steve and Eric Swenson placed 7-8 ing the first half to lead the 22-6 in the 100-yard breaststroke at the Raiders to a 71-56 victory over 20- Meet of Champions held at 10 Wayne Valley in the Group 3 Gloucester County Institute of Tech- semifinal round at East Orange Cam- nology in Sewell. pus on March 3. March 4, 2001: Raider senior March 5, 2006: The Lady Raider Dana Berkowitz captured fourth basketball team had its best showing twice at the 79th Annual Swimming of the season with a 49-45 victory Meet of Champions at the Gloucester over second-seeded host South County Institute of Technology in David B. Corbin (2012 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Plainfield in the North Jersey, Sec- Deptford. Berkowitz touched fourth SHINING AT MEET OF CHAMPIONS…Blue Devil Caroline Baldwin placed tion 2, Group 3 semifinals. Raider in the girls 100 butterfly and was second in the 100-backstroke, third in the 50-freestyle, was on the winning 200- point-guard Allie Zazzali led the timed at 24.57 in the 50-freestyle. free relay team and was on the second-place 400-free relay team at the Meet of charge with a career-high 27 points, Champions (March 4, 2012). including 10-of-12 from the free ers, finishing with a game-high 20 junior Ellie Reinhardt with a split of throw line. Probitas Verus Honos points. The win gave Jackie Dyer 25.0 and sophomore Caroline March 11-13, 2005: Three Raider David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times her 100th career victory in her five Baldwin with a split of 23.78 touched CRANFORD ATHLETES OF THE WEEK...Junior wrestler Niko Cappello won years as Head Coach at Cranford. the wall at 1:37.88 (WHS record) to Regions this past weekend at Union High School and will now wrestle in the beat Mount St. Dominic at 1:38.22. NJSIAA Individual tournament in Atlantic City for the second consecutive year. March 4, 2012: The No. 1 Junior swimmer Ashley Cave, not shown, was outstanding at the NJSIAA tournament this past weekend in her supporting role on the 200 Medley Relay team and in the 400 Free Relay. CR Hockey Club Gets 2nd At Lake Placid Ice Tourney During the weekend of February Russian Hockey Team was assigned 20-22, the Cranford Hockey Club during the 1980 Championship Squirt B Team, coached by Sean game against the USA Hockey Coakley and Stephen Richardson, Team. Cranford lost to a tough participated in a youth hockey tour- Milton, Mass. hockey team and nament in Lake Placid, N.Y. Teams came home with the second place from as far away as New Jersey, silver medal. After the game the Massachusetts, Connecticut, Dela- Cranford players were given a pri- ware, Vermont and Canada were in vate tour of the USA Hockey Team attendance. locker room, which has remained During the course of this three unchanged since the 1980 Olym- day event, the Cranford Squirt B pics.

Jim O’Connor (njsportpics.com) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Team played games in the 1932 This weekend happened to be the David B. Corbin (2012 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times KNOTTING THE SCORE...Paul DeVita of Westfield, a junior Midfielder at Olympic Arena and the USA Olym- 35 year anniversary celebration of REACHING MAGIC NO. 100…Cranford Head Coach Jackie Dyer, center, Wagner College, knotted the score at 10-10 in the fourth quarter against Rutgers pic practice Arena. After two days the 1980 Olympic Hockey Team in reached career victory No. 100 when her Cougars defeated Nutley, 51-36, in the on February 24. Rutgers won, 13-10. of competition, the Cranford Lake Placid. On Saturday night, sectional quarterfinals on February 29, 2012. Hockey Club Squirt B Team ad- February 21, the Cranford Squirt B vanced to the Championship Game Team attended a ceremony that was Westfield High School girls swim The time was the third fastest in that was held in the historic Coach held to honor the 1980 USA Hockey team touched first in the 200-free meet history and the fastest in the Herb Brooks 1980 Olympic Arena. Team in the 1980 Arena. Most of relay to claim its first Meet of Cham- state this season. The boys were assigned the same the 1980 USA Hockey Team mem- pions relay title in 30 years (1982) at March 4, 2010: Mistake free ball locker room that the 1980 Olympic bers were in attendance. the NJSIAA Meet of Champions at had to be played if the Blue Devil Gloucester County Institute of Tech- girls basketball team would have a chance to upset the defending North PUBLIC NOTICE Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 champion Columbia Cougars, ranked sev- UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS enth in New Jersey, in South Or- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ange. Instead, it was the 24-3 Cou- Date Adopted: 02/26/15 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Reading is Good For You ers has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as an extraordinary unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. 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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 FOURTH AT 220-LBS...Blue Devil Cotter Spurlock, left, placed 4th at 220-lbs SECOND AT 152-LBS...Cougar Gavin Murray, front, took 2nd at 152-lbs. THIRD AT 195-LBS...Raider Alex Mirabella, top, took 3rd at 195-lbs. Cougar Cappello Takes 1st at Region 3 Tournament; Cougar Murray, Raider Beirne Place Second CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 “I beat him at the Roselle Park Gavin Murray defeated Majid Abdur- ond at 126-lbs, grabbed a 7-2 deci- can’t wrestle this match worrying Raider Brian Lapham dropped a 5- (Boonton) at 126-bs. At 138-lbs, Dom Tournament, 5-3. I know he was go- Rahman (Rahway), 5-1, then ad- sion over Jeff Johnson (Middlesex) about them taking points, you got to 2 decision to Travis Vasquez Mulhearn (North Plainfield) won an ing to come on strong. He was going vanced to the finals when he pinned then defeated Anthony Fajardo worry about making your shots, hit- (Delbarton) in the 145-lb semis then 8-0, major decision over Blue Devil to block my double [leg takedown], Sam Champi (Morristown) in 4:13 (Boonton), 11-6, in the semis to auto- ting, just focus on winning. He was topped Cougar Brian McGovern to Nick Kalimtzis. but I came back at him with my single. with a double arm bar. Before pin- matically qualify for AC. ready for it since the county tourna- advance to the bout for third where At 152-lbs, Blue Devil Jack Miller He’s a good wrestler. He’s got a good ning Champi, Murray worked a vari- “He was really good on his feet. He ment, but I came back in. There was he lost, 9-3, to Christian Bassolino was pinned in 3:52 by Abdur-Rahman shot. I had to handle the adversity in ety of tilting maneuvers. tried to throw me a lot, but I got my no way I was going to lose this match,” (Hanover Park). (Rahway). Cougar Andrew Tompkins coming back. I had to be strong,” “I go to APEX Wrestling School and hips on top every time,” Scorese said. Mirabella said. Cougar Anthony Capece was upset lost, 3-1, to Nick Anselmi (Delbarton) Spurlock said. I have all these coaches help me work His bout, however, was not a bowl Cougar Tom DiGiovanni got in overtime in the 106-lb quarterfinals at 160-lbs. Raider Jaylen Bryant His semifinal bout would be against on my top [position]. They showed me of cherries as Fajardo made a massive bumped to the 120-lbs wrestlebacks then later was eliminated after losing dropped a 13-4, major decision to LJ Saverio Salfcas (Brearley) who all types of different tilts on top. I felt comeback and attempted one more after falling to Ty Agaisse (Delbarton) to Joe Heilmann (South Plainfield). Castellano (Delbarton) at 182-lbs and nipped him 5-4 in a dual meet. really good,” Murray said. time to throw him to his back in the in the semis, but he wrestled back to Cougar Vince Concina was defeated Vic Rivera (Barringer) pinned Cou- “It was close the last time. He got Looking to his title bout with Joe third period, but Scorese used his defeat Summit’s Phil Angelo, 3-2, in the second round wrestlebacks at gar Kevin Doran in 3:11 at 285-lbs. the ‘W’ last time. Hopefully, it will be Tavoso (Delbarton), Murray said, “I hips and legs to get a takedown to seal for third place. 132-lbs as was Dave Busch at 138-lbs. CHAMPIONSHIPS: a different outcome this time,” never wrestled him before. It’s 1 and the deal. Blue Devil Jarek Gozdieski de- In the elimination round on Febru- 106: — Anthony Glory (Del) d Gerard Spurlock said. 2 in the state. It’s going to be a battle. “That was the best part of the match. feated Joe Prato (Whippany Park), 5- ary 25, Blue Devil Chris Hoerle lost, Angelo (HP), 1-0 The bout was even tighter, but It’s good for the sport. Everyone is I was only winning by three. I knew if 1, in the 160-lb quarterfinals then lost 4-0, to Kyjuan Hutching (Union) and 113: — Sean Conoly (HP) d Kevin Jonse (Parsippany), 4-1 Salfcas salvaged a 3-2, overtime looking forward to seeing it. It’s go- he threw me to my back, I could lose to top-seeded Anthony Oliveri Raider Nadin Korkmaz was pinned 120: — Agaisse (Del) md Lou Raimo tiebreaker win, sending Spurlock to ing to be a fun match.” it. So I got back to what I do and (Hanover Park). Gozdieski won his in 3:06 by Kevin Jones at 113-lbs. (HP), 15-5 the wrestlebacks where he won his Murray proved to be dominant from wound up on top,” Scorese said. first wrestleback then faced Prato Raider Jack Cannon dropped a 4-0 126: — Cefolo (HP) p Scorese (C), 3:04 first bout then faced Villegas again for the top position, but Tavoso scored all With his qualification for AC once again for third place. This time, decision to Charles Cunningham (Se- 132: — Nick Farro (Del) d Craig DeLaCruz (Summit), 6-5 third place. This time Villegas denied of his points via takedown to claim a wrapped up, Scorese said, “That was Prato recorded a takedown in over- ton Hall Prep) at 120-lbs. Raider 138: — Gazaway (NP) d Beirne (SPF), 2-1 Spurlock his trip to AC with a 5-3 win. 6-4 decision. my main goal all year, to get to AC. I time to win, 3-1. Jashmar Phillippe lost, 9-3, to Fajardo 145: — Vasquez (Del) d Alex Murray Seeded first at 152-lbs, Cougar Cougar Chris Scorese, seeded sec- didn’t get there last year.” (Watchung Hills), 5-0 Scorese had to face Anthony Cefolo 152: — Tavoso (Del) d Murray (C), 6-4 160: — Oliveri (HP) d Dan Kourakas (N. (Hanover Park), who was ranked fifth Prov.), 5-1 nationally, and he proved it when he 170: — Evan Goodridge (Rahway) d pinned Scorese with a double arm bar Luke Anselmi (Del), 7-3 stack in 3:04. 182: — Cappello (C) d Phillip (P), 7-5 OT 195: — Andrew Massefski (Parsippany) Blue Devil John Fuller defeated d JT Vally (No. Pl.), 6-5 Justin Hayward (Whippany Park), 5- 220: — David Tobe (Eliz) d Salfcas 3, to advance to the 126-lb (Br), 3-2 TB quarterfinals where lost 5-0 to Cefolo. Hwt: — Lloyd Jackson (Eliz) d Victor He then lost in the first round Rivera (Barringer), 2-1 wrestlebacks to Val Miele (Delbarton) THIRD PLACE: 106: — PJ Gohn (Parsippany) who would eventually take third. 113: — Chris Gural (Roselle Park) Raider Alex Mirabella made his 120: — DiGiovanni (Cranford) way to the 195-lb third place bout to 126: — Val Miele (Del) face a familiar foe in Khalil Burns 132: — Austin Nash (HP) 138: — Hedden (So. Pl.) (Linden), who took a 2-0 lead after 145: — Bassolino (HP) slipping out of a cradle attempt and 152: — Champi (Mo-town) recording a reversal. But Mirabella 160: — Prato (Whip. Park) added a reversal and went right back 170: — Aarin Feliz (Parsippany) 182: — LJ Castellano (Del) to the cradle to record a pin in 2:50 195: — Mirabella (SPF) David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times and earn a trip to AC. David B. 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Rock, 90 Elshiekh Enterprises LLC to Galhau, 777 Norgate, $820,000. John and Kristen Pfister to Gre- tral Avenue reported a theft of mer- Friday, February 20, Kathleen Barchester Way, $850,000. Elizabeth J. Jacox to Elite gory and Adele D. Ambrose, 550 chandise totaling $260.52. The vic- Roche, 33, of Linden was arrested Michael and Jaclyn Profili, 648 tim had sent products via FedEx to a and charged with possession of pre- Sevag and Knar Vartanian to Emily Kimball Avenue, $1,200,000. HomeBuilding LLC, 925 Willow Birch Avenue, $1,450,000. customer, and upon their receipt, an scription medication, and with out- S. and Timothy R. Bennett, 309 Ralph M. and Jill H. King to Meenal Grove Road, $550,000. Jeffrey P. and Joyce M. Luker to attempt was made to resell them on standing warrants from Morris Plains, Woods End Road, $1,400,000. and Kumudini Mehta 255 Lynn Lane, Robert S. and Elaine U. Kolker to John B. and Kristen H. Pfister, 521 eBay without payment to the victim. Neptune and Millburn, following a Yoichi and Thelma Asakawa to $800,000. Jennifer Org and Joseph Ranaldo, Colonial Avenue, $1,900,000. Thursday, February 26, Janine M. motor vehicle stop. Roche also was Michael and Yanina D. Malkinzon, Jessica R. Dee and Donald Sawyer 916 Summit Avenue, $540,000. Colicchio Construction LLC. to Loglisci, 39, of Scotch Plains was cited for driving with a suspended 424 Roanoke Road, $950,000. to Michael and Jill Kastin, 23 Carol Thomas F Kennelly to John and Michael and Maureen Saurino, 823 arrested and charged with shoplifting license. Estate of George I. Stirrup to Brian Road, $753,000. Candice Norris, 323 West Grove Clark Street, $1,415,000. $1,358 worth of merchandise from a Friday, February 20, Jessica J. and Susan M. Leegan, 960 Douglas and Jackeline L. Walters Street, $573,500. Eric Gerkens to Jerald and Jean business located on the 600 block of Matrongolo, 22, of Colonia was ar- Lawrence Avenue, $825,000. to Jordan and Lana Ast, 136 Jefferson Carol Marano and Deborah Weber, 725 Coleman Place, West North Avenue. She was trans- rested following a motor vehicle stop Allan Chrone to Emma and Dougal Avenue, $1,400,000. Appezzato to Ramanathan Iyer and $630,100. ported to police headquarters, pro- and charged with possession of heroin, Beard, 766 Prospect Street, Lee J. and Sandra L. Stoller to Smitha Ramanathan, 941 Columbus Audrey and Jeffrey Melofchik to cessed and released with summonses possession of marijuana and posses- $1,250,000. Michael Amoroso and Lisa A. Saverd, Avenue, $507,450. Jiefei Yang and Yimei Lu, 715 Forest and a mandatory appearance in Supe- sion of paraphernalia. Wong Family Living Trust to David 465 Topping Hill Road, $1,040,000. Westfield Hall Inc. to 923 Central Avenue, $820,000. rior Court in Elizabeth. Tuesday, February 24, Ryan Nunley, F. and Michelle Y. Hourie, 327 Barbara R. Peterson to Yoichi and Avenue LLC., 923 Central Avenue, Michael E. and Lindsay Iwanicki Saturday, February 28, Dane 23, of Springfield was arrested and Brightwood Avenue, $516,000. Thelma Asakawa Personal trust, 224 $360,000. to Kelly E. W. and Armand C. Grez, Tomlin, 36, of Newark was arrested charged with possession of marijuana Kenneth J. and Martha L. McNulty Prospect Street, $439,000. Hsing Lee and Chia Chang Wang III, 257 Edgewood Avenue, $599,000. on an outstanding Hammonton war- and possession of paraphernalia fol- to Srinivasa R. and Ratna M. Kola, Kenneth N. and Anna M. to 1020 Ripley LLC., 1020 Ripley Sydnor Metz Revocable Living rant for $1,000. Tomlin was processed lowing a motor vehicle stop. 943 Brown Avenue, $360,000. Krommenhoek to Premier Design Avenue, $472,000. Trust to Darrell W. and Charmaine J. and released. Wednesday, February 25, Bernard Douglas T. and Susan Schwartz to Rosanne Dente to Xiaozhuang Block, 12 Cowperthaite Place, Saturday, February 28, Timothy Isaac, 57, of Roselle was arrested and Custom Homes LLC., 610 Parker, 48, of Plainfield was arrested charged with theft and credit card Chritopher Bouchoux and Dana M. Cumberland Street, $350,000. Wang, 1129 Irving Avenue, $540,000. $499,000. at the South Bound Brook Police De- fraud following an investigation of a Corby, 410 Longfellow Avenue, Michael J. Kirkland to David P. Estate of Mary C. Zito to Mark and Gabrielle F. and John A. Wagner to partment on an outstanding Westfield Bryant Avenue resident’s report of a $650,000. and Abigail B. Feeney, 555 Hort Sara Trokan, 1101 Irving Avenue, Justin P. Gleason and Kelly Lynn traffic warrant, for $835, and a North stolen purse. Bail was set at $2,500. Edward and JeanMarie McGovern Street, $450,000. $510,000. Hayes, 136 West Dudley Avenue, Plainfield criminal warrant, for $201. Thursday, February 26, Najir to David P. and Laura A. Linenberg, Herbert S. and Sara M. F. August to Konstruct Enterprises Inc. to Gary $1,180,000. Parker was transported to Westfield Green, 28, of Irvington was charged 628 Coleman Place, $941,000. Michael and Elizabeth Glanzman, S. and Heather Bryant, 1365 Robert and Adele Ball to Jonathan police headquarters, processed and, with eluding, hindering apprehension William J. Tanner Trust to Joseph 534 West Broad Street, $335,000. Grandview Avenue, $1,485,000. Streep, 556 Highland Avenue, unable to post bail, was awaiting com- and resisting arrest. Authorities said Gachko, 329 Tuttle Parkway, Antonio Ciullo and Angelo Ciullo Paula J. and Paul Hymanson to $1,435,000. mitment to the Union County jail. Green provided false identification to $450,000. to Benjamin F. Mann and Amanda K. Xuanshen Yang and Jingwei Li, 249 Estate of Elizabeth Currall to Jon Saturday, February 28, an incident of police and attempted to flee the scene Lisa A. Fischetti to Elshiekh Enter- Peterson Mann, 129 Lamberts Mill Welch Way, $525,000. M. and Patricia C. Baker, 540 Alden fraud was reported on the 700 block of of a motor vehicle stop on foot. Green prises LLC, 403 Prospect Street, Road, $360,000. Karen J. Egert to Jason E. and Avenue, $614,050. West Broad Street. According to the was transferred to the Union County 700,000. R&P Holdings LLC. to Sameer B. Shira S. Goldberg, 125 Ceder Street, Michael Mahoney LLC. to Vincent victim, someone unknown passed a jail in lieu of $1,000 bail. and Sheena A. Patel, 514 Trinity $850,000. and Alexis Collado, 229 Golf Edge, check at a Delaware bank which pur- Friday, February 27, Kyleigh PUBLIC NOTICE Place, $555,000. Jonathan Tripp and Maiko Ezawa $1,795,000. ported to be made out to the victim. The Carney, 19, of Parlin was arrested and 324 East Broad Street Corp to East to Irina Mil, 5 Tudor Oval, $782,500. Christine Charlton to Horst Percival suspect had obtained a Delaware driver’s charged with possession of marijuana SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY license with the victim’s name on it. CHANCERY DIVISION Broad Westfield LLC., 324 East Ying Cai and Yannick Fillon to and Robyn Brown, 121 Golf Edge, and possession of paraphernalia fol- UNION COUNTY Broad Street, $1,400,000. Anand Lakshmiratan and Reema $995,000. The amount of the theft was $6,400. lowing a motor vehicle stop. DOCKET NO. F-047061-14 John B. Caldora to Frank and Mishra, 168 Landsdowne Avenue, Horst Percival and Robyn M. Fanwood FILE NO. 19294-14 $610,000. Saturday, February 14, Jaime Abril, Kristine Mastronardi, 311 Lenox Brown to Hyonchol Lee and Thanh 31, of Plainfield was arrested on an Networking Alumni NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT Avenue, $275,000. Premier Design Custom Homes Tran Nguyen Due, 129 Golf Edge, (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: active warrant out of Florham Park Martin J. and Barbara E. Vincentsen LLC. to Peter A. Dub, 309 Belmar $850,000. following a motor vehicle stop. To Share Successes PLAINFIELD DEVELOPMENT Place, $1,065,000. CORP.; PMI MORTGAGE INS to 238 St. Paul Street Associates, Robert E. and Jeannette W. Miller Monday, February 23, Marquis MOUNTAINSIDE — The Scotch CO; LLC., 238 Saint Paul Street, Fredric P Gallin and Lisa S. Lacon to Elshiekh Enterprises LLC., 13 Salazar, 26, of Middlesex was arrested Plains and Mountainside Public Li- to Tszyan A. Lai and Camay Cheng, YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND $837,500. Wychview Drive, $600,000. on an active warrant out of Fanwood braries’ Career Networking Group REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO Stephen D. Mahler and Karen 509 Clifton Street, $725,000. Ronald A. and Margaret M. Swist following a motor vehicle stop. He will meet on Monday, March 9, at AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- Mahler to Jeffrey M. and Kandace L. Premier Design Custom Homes to April L. and Joe L. Gregory, Jr., was released after posting bail. 6:30 p.m., at the Mountainside Pub- neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 Barnes, 835 Coolidge Street, LLC. to Francis Cerullo, 62 Tamaques 1107 East Broad Street, $415,000. Wednesday, February 25, Sheila lic Library. West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to Way, $1,289,000. the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in $734,000. Edward W. Wittke to Timothy R. Jeudy, 44, of Plainfield was arrested Participants will hear the stories of which RAFAEL A. ROSARIO is the plaintiff Scott and Nancy Gleason to Ralph A. Rapuano Jr. and Allan and Randi S. Weniger, 23 Scudder on an active warrant out of Union three Career Networking Group and EDISON GARCIA, ET ALS; are defen- Terrence Hendricks, 529 Benson Chrone to Robert E. Young Jr and Road, $650,000. following a motor vehicle stop. She alumni who successfully navigated dants, pending in the Superior Court of Place, $1,425,000. Nicole A. Bregman, 27 Tamaques Daniel E. and Janis Fridie to Luke was released after posting bail. the job search maze and experienced New Jersey, Chancery Division, UNION Pasquale A. and Marie DiGiacomo Way, $500,000. and Allyson A. Funk, 55 Canterbury Wednesday, February 25, Lisa “Happy Landings” in 2014. They will County and bearing Docket No. F-047061- Pride, 50, of Piscataway was arrested 14 within thirty-five (35) days after March to Bo Jiang and Mila Gao, 341 Benson Elshiekh Enterprises LLC to Lane, $649,900. share tips and lessons learned and 5, 2015 exclusive of such date. If you fail to Place, $750,000. Michael and Stephanie Eckenrode, Robert W. Duris to Ryan C. and on an active warrant out of Plainfield relate how networking led them to answer or appear in accordance with Rule George and Olga Pharmakides to 132 Ayliffe Avenue, $1,040,000. Elizabeth W. Walsh, 210 Harrison following a motor vehicle stop. She their new professional roles. 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may be ren- Adam Ragab and Nancy Negm, 16 Avenue, $637,000. was released after posting bail. The evening will feature a frank dered against you for relief demanded in Westfield: 1/12/15 Friday, February 27, Rashawn Martin Court, $640,000. Richard V. Humphreys Living Trust discussion about what it takes to land the Complaint. You shall file your Answer Joseph C. Gentile to Ashok Pant Simons, 20, of Plainfield was arrested and Proof of Service in duplicate with the Cash for Loans LLC. to Albina to Lars J. and Mariana C. Ljoen, 645 one’s next job and how to navigate Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Gurevich, 141 Windsor Avenue, and Shuva Khanal, 112 West Madi- Lenox Avenue, $590,000. PUBLIC NOTICE the twists and turns on the path to re- Hughes Justice Complex - CN 971, Tren- $268,000. son Avenue, $640,000. Betty A. and Thurman C. Pace, Jr. employment. The Mountainside Pub- ton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance John S. Allopenna to Robert J. and TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD with the Rules of Civil Practice and Proce- Richard and Patricia Mockler to to James P. and Shannon P. Terry, 518 CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY lic Library is located at One Consti- dure. Tara Donnelly, III, 1140 Lawrence Andrew and Allison Carr, 645 Saint Marks Avenue, $759,000. ORDINANCE NO. 2015-06 tution Plaza. To register, call (908) You are further advised that if you are Shackamaxon Drive, $625,000. Avenue, $700,000. Bertram T. and Margaret H. B. 233-0115. unable to obtain an attorney you may com- Christopher A. and Susan K. Fraser Sylvia M. Schwartz to D. Villane Chinn to Joseph C. and Tara K. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING municate with the Lawyer Referral Service Construction LLC., 321 Orenda CHAPTER 136, ATTACH- of the County of Venue and that if you to Bryan and Keri Giordano, 729 Jablonski, 538 Arlington Avenue, MENT 1 OF SCHEDULE 1 OF PUBLIC NOTICE cannot afford an attorney, you may com- Circle, $725,000. THE “REVISED ORDI- Hyslip Avenue, $760,000. $638,000. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY municate with the Legal Services Office of NANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP Ralph A. Rapuano Jr. and Allan CHANCERY DIVISION the County of Venue. The telephone num- OF CRANFORD, NEW JER- UNION COUNTY ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- Chrone to Christopher M. and Marisa SEY (1988),” TO MODIFY THE DOCKET NO. F-001020-14 yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal C. Iafolla, 712 Scotch Plains Avenue, Senior Committee Lists MAXIMUM BUILDING COV- FILE NO. 18030-13 Services Office 908-354-4340. ERAGE FOR RESIDENTIAL THE ACTION has been instituted for the PUBLIC NOTICE USE SBMUNICUST%LBNJ; purpose of foreclosing the following tax PLAINTIFF VS. RONALD WIL- New Thayer Trip Date WHEREAS, the Township of Cranford sale certificate: SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD LIAMS, ET ALS.; desires to amend the Land Development 1. A certain tax certificate 11-205, sold BOARD OF EDUCATION DEFENDANT(S) Ordinance to adjust the maximum building on 6/8/2011, dated 6/9/2011, and was NOTICE OF MEETINGS coverage for residential uses, R-1, R-2, R- NOTICE TO REDEEM recorded on 2/19/2014 in Book 13730 at (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch Monday, March 9, for Scotch Plains 3, R-4, R-5 (single family) and R-5(two Page 901, made by MARIA GLAVAN, MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) Plains Senior Citizens Advisory Com- TO: LINCOLN INVESTMENT CORPO- and Fanwood residents. The cost is family) to better reflect the desired stan- Collector of Taxes of PLAINFIELD, and *ADDENDUM TO REGULARLY RATION; TRADE LEASE CORP; SU- mittee has announced that the date $50. For non-residents, registration dard for the size of homes and additions. State of New Jersey to CITY OF SCHEDULED MEETINGS* SAN CLINTON; JOSEPH CLINTON; AMI for a planned trip to the Thayer Hotel NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED PLAINFIELD and subsequently assigned will begin on Monday, March 16, at READER; SHARI L WILLIAMS; DOO S. The Board of Education Meeting sched- by the Township Committee of the Town- to plaintiff, RAFAEL A. ROSARIO on 9/9/ in West Point, N.Y. has been changed a cost of $52. MOON, MD; uled on Thursday, March 19, 2015 will ship of Cranford, New Jersey as follows: 2014 and was recorded on 9/26/2014 in by the venue. The original trip date PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Evergreen School Individuals may register in person Section 1. Section 136, Attachment 1, Assignment Book 1419 at Page 781. This made on February 24, 2015, the Superior Gym located at 2280 Evergreen Avenue, was Tuesday, April 28; the new date Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to Schedule 1, Township of Cranford, Union covers real estate located in PLAINFIELD, Court Fixed April 9, 2015 between the Scotch Plains for the recognition of the is Thursday, April 30. This bus trip County, New Jersey, Schedule of Zone County of UNION, and State of New Jer- 4 p.m., in the Scotch Plains Recre- hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon and Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Boys District Area, Yard and Building Require- sey, known as LOT 20 BLOCK 316 as will leave from the Scotch Hills Coun- ation Office, Room 113, 430 Park four o’clock in the afternoon, prevailing and Girls Swim Teams. ments, is hereby amended in pertinent shown on the Tax Assessment Map and try Club, located at 820 Jerusalem time, at the office of the Tax Collector of Avenue, Scotch Plains; by calling (908) part to read as follows: Tax Map duplicate of PLAINFIELD and 1 T - 3/5/15, The Times Fee: $14.79 Road, Scotch Plains, at 9:30 a.m. and 322-6700, extension no. 223, or online HILLSIDE, located at 1409 LIBERTY AV- concerns premises commonly known as PUBLIC NOTICE will return at approximately 5 p.m. Zone Maximum Building ENUE, HILLSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07205 114-18 WATCHUNG AVENUE, by visiting scotchplainsnj.com and Coverage (percent) as the time and place when and where you PLAINFIELD, New Jersey. TOWN OF WESTFIELD The day will feature a show, “Big clicking on Community Pass. For more R-1 25% may pay to the plaintiff the amount so YOU, PLAINFIELD DEVELOPMENT HISTORIC PRESERVATION City Jamboree,” and a buffet lun- information, call Laura Swidersky, R-2 25% found due for principal and interest on its CORP., are made party defendant to the COMMISSION cheon. Registration will begin on chairwoman, at (908) 322-2084. R-3 28% certificate of tax sale as follows: above foreclosure action because on De- R-4 30% LOT 10 BLOCK 303 on the tax duplicate 2015 MEETINGS cember 20, 2004, Edison Garcia and Luis PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE R-5 (single family) 30% of HILLSIDE. Total amount required to Penaloza, executed a mortgage to Be advised that the Westfield Historic R-5 (two family) 30% redeem tax sale certificate no. 111010 is Plainfield Development Corp. in the amount Preservation Commission of the Town of TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS $34,666.30, together with interest from Section 2. All other provisions of Sec- of $450,000.00, which mortgage was re- Westfield (“WHPC”) will meet in the Coun- COUNTY OF UNION December 31, 2014 and costs of $2,184.65. tion136, Attachment 1, Schedule 1 Town- corded on January 4, 2005 in the UNION cil Chambers of the Westfield Municipal And that unless, at the same time and TAKE NOTICE, The undersigned will expose for sale at Public Auction, in accordance ship of Cranford, Union County, New Jer- County Clerk’s/Register’s Office in Mort- Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, place, you or one of you redeem by paying with Title 39:10A-1, at the times and locations specified below, the following motor sey, Schedule of Zone District Area, Yard gage Book 10990 at page 420. Said mort- New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. on the following the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, vehicles which came into the possession of the Scotch Plains Police Department through and Building Requirements, shall remain gage is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. Mondays in during the period of March then you, and each of you shall be de- abandonment or failure of owners to claim same. in full force and effect. YOU, PMI MORTGAGE INS CO, are 2015 to February 2016 for the purpose of barred and foreclosed of and from all right All the vehicles on the following list are offered in strictly “as is” condition, with no Section 3. This ordinance shall take made party defendant to the above fore- acting on items that may be before the and equity of redemption of, in and to the representation as to condition or fitness for any particular purpose. effect as provided by law. closure action because on January 6, 2014, Commission: lands and premises above set out and Purchase must be made by cash or certified check. A 10% deposit must be given at time a judgment was entered in the Superior NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE described in the complaint and every part Monday March 30, 2015 of auction. Balance must be paid by 4:00 p.m. the same day. Court of New Jersey, Somerset County, by The foregoing ordinance was introduced thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested with Monday April 27, 2015 The public auction shall be held on March 11, 2015 in accordance with the laws of the PMI Mortgage Insurance Co against Edison and approved on first reading at a meeting an absolute and indefeasible estate of Monday May 18, 2015 State of New Jersey pertaining thereto. Garcia disclosing a debt in the amount of of the Township Committee of the Town- inheritance in fee simple in said lands and Monday June 29, 2015 $15,000.00, plus costs. Said judgment was The following vehicle may be examined at Plains Auto Body, 2368 Beryllium Road, ship of Cranford, New Jersey on February premises. Monday July 27, 2015 entered as Judgment No. DJ-002092- Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076, at 9:15 am. Public Auction will commence at 9:30 am. 24, 2015, and will be further considered for Anything to the contrary notwithstand- Monday August 31, 2015 2014. Said judgment is subordinate to the final passage after public hearing to be ing, redemption shall be permitted up until Monday September 28, 2015 MAKE YEAR VIN NO. MINIMUM BID Plaintiff’s lien. held at the Municipal Building, 8 Spring- the entry of final judgment including the Monday October 26, 2015 Toy 1996 4T1BF12B7TU120298 $3265.00 DATED: February 26, 2015 field Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey on whole of the last date upon which judg- Monday November 30, 2015 Michelle M. Smith, Clerk The following vehicle may be examined at Ace Service Center, 1509 Front Street, March 24, 2015 at 8:00PM or as soon ment is entered. Monday December 28, 2015 Superior Court of New Jersey Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076, at 9:15 am. Public Auction will commence at 9:30 am. thereafter as this matter can be reached. Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. Monday January 25, 2016 PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. All persons interested will be given the Attorney for Plaintiff Monday February 29, 2016 MAKE YEAR VIN NO. MINIMUM BID Denville Law Center opportunity to be heard concerning such PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. Acu Int 1998 JH4DC4468WS005456 $4315.00 290 Route 46 West By: ordinance. 290 Route 46 West Denville, New Jersey 07834 Chair Bozena Lacina, RMC Tara Rowley Denville, New Jersey 07834 (973) 586-2300 WHPC Township Clerk Municipal Clerk (973) 586-2300 1 T - 3/5/15, The Leader Fee: $78.54 1 T - 3/5/15, The Leader Fee: $27.54 1 T - 3/5/15, The Times Fee: $44.88 1 T - 3/5/15, The Leader Fee: $53.55 1 T - 3/5/14, The Leader Fee: $47.43 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 5, 2015 Page 19 Pineda Musical Theater Opens Summer Registration

CRANFORD – The Pineda Con- dents entering 9th grade will per- servatory has announced open reg- form Disney’s Beauty and The Beast istration for its five week summer and will also participate in daily program held at the Cranford Dra- acting, dance and singing classes. matic Club Theatre. The program Students also participate in audi- runs from Monday, June 29 to Fri- tion preparation masterclasses. This day, July 31 and offers half day and class also meets daily Monday thru full day programs. Students partici- Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., pate in daily voice, dance, audition and also offers and extended full preparation and acting classes as well day program to 5 p.m. with partici- as industry-related seminars and pants invited to participated in our workshops taught by professional Advanced Stagecraft program. Stu- staff with years of experience on dents work hands on to produce, Broadway, regionally and on theatre create, design, and build sets, light- BE FREE TO PEE...Westfield High School presents Urinetown: The Musical & concert stages around the world. ing and costuming for the summer 35TH ANNIVERSARY...The Oratorio Singers of Westfield will gather at 3 p.m. March 12 to 14. The show features (from left to right) Frank Guerriero, Madeline Each program culminates in its own productions. on Sunday, March 8, in the sanctuary of the First United Methodist Church, One Hudelson, Julian Mone, Madeleine Rosenthal, Lauren Echausse, and Michael fully staged musical production. For students in high school audi- East Broad Street, in Westfield to perform their 35th Anniversary Concert. Poyntz. Tickets for Urinetown are on sale now at wfhs.booktix.com. Starlight Theater for students in tions are being held Sunday, March Under the direction of Music Director Trent Johnson, the chorus of 70 singers will grades two through six participates 22 for a 5 week intensive with fully present Bach's Cantata BWV 80, "Ein feste Burg," and Mozart's "Requiem." in daily dance, acting and singing staged productions of the Tony Westfield HS Presents classes and will perform a fully Award Nominated musical The Wed- staged production of The Magic ding Singer and When You Wish Oratorio Singers Announce Treehouse, The Knight at Dawn Kids. Upon A Star, a cabaret of our child- “Urinetown: The Musical” Class meets from 8:30 a.m. till 12:30 hood favorites. Students entering p.m. daily Monday thru Friday. Early 9th grade and graduating high 35th Anniversary Concert WESTFIELD – The Westfield High Mazzola as Officer Barrel; Colin drop off will be available. school seniors are eligible to audi- School (WHS) Theatre Department Barry as Senator Fipp; Daniel Coelho Spotlight Theater for students in tion for this rigorous training pro- WESTFIELD – Grand and glori- premiered numerous roles and has is proud to present Urinetown: The as Mr. McQueen; Jack Ritter as Hot grades six through eight and stu- gram. Students participate in daily ous music of Johann Sebastian Bach covered several roles at the Metro- Musical, the wickedly funny musical Blades Harry; Jesse Zimmermann as dance, voice, audition preparation and Wolfgang Mozart is on the pro- politan Opera,including Siegrune in comedy, on Thursday, March 12; Fri- Little Becky Two Shoes; Emma Stern Free Concert Offered and acting classes as well as special gram when the Oratorio Singers of the recent ground breaking produc- day, March 13; and Saturday, March as Soupy Sue; Tony Peer as Tiny industry-related workshops and Westfield, gather at 3 p.m. on Sun- tion of Wagner’s "DieWalkure." 14. All shows are at 7:30 p.m. Tom; Max Wasilewski as Robby the By Musical Club of WF master classes. In the 2014 season day, March 8, in the sanctuary of the Another Westfield native, Mark Tickets for Urinetown are on sale Stockfish; Steve Heron as Billy Boy WESTFIELD – The Musical Club the Center Stage class was treated First United Methodist Church, One Bleeke sings in a wide variety of now at wfhs.booktix.com. Bill; Connor Wynne as Old Man of Westfield invites the public to its to a visit from Michelle O’Connell, East Broad Street, in Westfield. Un- styles and has sung all over the A multiple Tony Award winner, Strong; Jacqueline Daaleman as Old Free Evening Concert program to be who plays Carlotta in Broadway’s der the direction of Music Director globe. As the Evangelist in Bach's Urinetown imagines a place where Ma Strong; Lisa Morgan Simon as held at the First Baptist Church of The Phantom of the Opera and stu- Trent Johnson, the chorus of 70 "St. John" and "St. Matthew Pas- private toilets have been banned, and Cladwell’s secretary; Katherine Ko Westfield, 170 Elm St. on Wednes- dents also participated in singers with soloists, members of sions," The New York Times called citizens must pay to use public facili- as Mrs. Millennium; and Alex Cestero day, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. fundraising efforts for Broadway the New Jersey Symphony and or- his performance ties run by a greedy corporation called as Dr. Billeaux. The Concert will feature a varied Cares Equity Fights Aids. gan will present Bach's Cantata "wonderful…superbly fresh, lyri- UGC – or else face severe punish- Members of the show’s ensemble program performed by club mem- Former Pineda Conservatory stu- BWV 80, "Ein feste Burg," and cal and communicative."Recent en- ment. That is, until a hero named play the town’s poor, the staff of UGC bers. Debra Biderman, violin, and dents have been accepted into some Mozart's ever popular "Requiem." gagements have been with the Chi- Bobby Strong (Julian Mone) decides and the police. They are: LIzzy Allen, Beverly Shea, piano, will perform of the nation's leading college the- The featured soloists will be so- cago Symphony, New York Philhar- to lead a rebellion. Luke Altman, Marissa Alvarez, Catie Mozart’s Rondo in C Major and The atre programs and conservatories and prano Maureen Francis, mezzo-so- monic, and in Japan at the Miyazaki The show, a send-up of the big Barry, Maggie Bergin, Jack Ciarrocca; Hot Canary (Le canari) by composer have gone on to appear in television, prano Blythe Gaissert, tenor Mark International Music Festival. Broadway musical, has laughs, ro- Abby Connolly; Amanda DePinto; Ferdinand Polakin. movies, professional theatres and Bleeke and bass-baritone Brace Bass-baritone Brace Negron, re- mance, murder, show-stopping songs, Alan Fang; Alex Frisch; Charlotte Mezzo-Soprano Barbara Krause opera houses around the country. Negron. joins the Oratorio Singers with his big dance numbers, and a variety of Fountain-Jardim; Gregory Gao; will sing selections by Victor Herbert The program runs Monday, June Bach’s Cantata #80 is based powerful, dramatic voice and com- musical styles that range from gospel Hannah Haar; Lucy Hale (who is also including A Kiss in the Dark, When 29 to Sunday, August 2, meeting throughout on the hymn tune and manding stage presence. Recent en- to jazz. Despite the show’s indelicate the show’s dance captain), Olivia You’re Away and Ah! Sweet Mystery daily Monday through Friday from text of “A Mighty Fortress is Our gagements have seen him as Figaro premise, Urinetown is appropriate Kuzman; Maddy Metzger; Mary Kate of Life. She will be accompanied by 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. held at the God.” This well known hymn is one with the Bronx Opera and Angelotti for audiences of all ages. Miller; Catherine Moore; Victoria Marie-Daniele Mercier on piano. Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre in of the most beloved of hymns and its in "Tosca"with Chelsea Opera. Director Daniel Devlin said the Napolitano; Meagan O’Connell; An- The program will conclude with Cranford. Enrollment is limited and text and tune were written by Martin Brace made his European opera show “is, above all, a satire and a drew Orenberg; Noah Plotkin; Lucy Robert Schumann’s Carnival, Op. 9 acceptance into the program is by Luther in the 1520s. In Bach’s set- debut performing the title role of comedy” with some “seriously silly” Ritter; Abby Rothenberg; Jonathan performed by Sophia Agranovich, audition only. Every student se- ting, the opening chorus is one of the Donizetti’s characters, but also one that touches Saminski; Emma Shakal; Lauren pianist. lected participates in both shows. most brilliant chorale fantasias ever "Don Pasquale" as well as the on important topics such as greed, Singer; Sydney Stewart; and Kimmi The audience is invited to a recep- Those who are ensemble in The written by him, with its spectacular Bonze in Puccini’s "Madama But- corruption and mankind’s relation- Zimmermann. tion after the program to enjoy some Wedding Singer will perform as the counterpoint and interweaving of in- terfly" with Lyrique en Mer Opera ship with the environment. Westfield High School has won light refreshment and to meet the featured players in When You Wish struments and voices. The cantata Company in Belle Île, France. Frank Guerriero plays Caldwell B. multiple awards for its innovative the- performers. Upon A Star, with songs selected makes use of 4 solo voices, chorus As conductor of the Oratorio Cladwell, the greedy mogul who runs atrical productions. The Musical Club of Westfield is a specifically for them. and orchestra and was written for Singers since 1994, Trent Johnson UGC. Madeleine Rosenthal plays his In addition to the on-stage talent, 501c3 organization now in its 99th Auditions are by appointment Reformation Day in Leipzig some- has led this organization in numer- daughter, Hope, who falls in love WHS students play a big role behind season, and offers scholarships to only. Further Audition information time in the 1720s. ous works from the standard to the with Bobby and joins his revolution. the scenes in Urinetown as well, work- promising young musicians who are can be found and audition appoint- Mozart’s "Requiem," K.626, is unfamiliar, as well as several pre- Madeline Hudelson is Penelope ing on the show’s costumes, makeup, pursuing a musical education. Mem- ments can be made at http:// another perennial favorite work for mieres of his own works. As a com- Pennywise, the jaded warden of the props, lighting and sound. Students bership in the club is open to anyone www.pinedaconservatory.com/ both singers and listeners. Though poser, 2014 saw the world premiere public toilets who sings, “If you gotta also helped design and build the who in interested in music. Those Summer-Center-Stage.html. or by the "Requiem" was left uncompleted by the Oratorio Singers, soloists go, you gotta go through me!” The show’s unique two-level set, an “ur- wishing information about member- calling (908) 731-1377. at Mozart’s death, there have been and orchestra of his cantata "Saint show’s narrators are tough-talking ban dystopia” that includes an onship in the Musical Club of Westfield For more information and regis- several musicians who have made Augustine," based upon St. Officer Lockstock (Michael Poyntz) stage manhole cover that characters as a performer or an associate mem- tration visit an attempt at completing the work. Augustine’s Confessions. Johnson's and a sassy street urchin named Little use to enter and exit the stage. ber may visit our website at http:www.pinedaconservatory.com The Richard Maunder version sung list of compositions includes works Sally (Lauren Echausse). Tickets for Urinetown are $13 each. www.musicalclubofwestfield.org or call (908) 731-1377. in this performance takes a fresh for orchestra, chamber music, con- Ms. Echausse, a senior, said audi- Advance purchases are recom- look at the "Requiem." Movements certos, works for chorus and or- ences should not be put off by the mended, because Westfield High written by Mozart are of course chestra, song cycles, piano and or- show’s title. “The show is laugh-out- School’s spring musicals often sell retained, but those whose orches- gan works. He has recently been loud funny. I would recommend bring- out. Any tickets not sold in advance Kean Stage Presents Russian trations where left incomplete have commissioned to write an opera with ing people of all ages!” Ms. Echausse will be available at the door. All tick- been reworked, and an Amen fugue librettist Richard Wesley for Tril- said she loves that the cast members ets are reserved seating. sketched by Mozart has been in- ogy: An Opera Company. Mr. have had the chance to take stock All performances will be held in National Balley’s Cinderella cluded. In this version, the work is Johnson is a graduate of the Peabody Broadway characters and “make them the auditorium of Westfield High just as powerful as ever. Institute of the Johns Hopkins Uni- ridiculous in our own personal style.” School, located at 550 Dorian Road, UNION – The Russian National ments in the dance from around the Soprano Maureen Francis, a versity and The Juilliard School. Other featured cast are Julian Westfield. Ballet will perform Cinderella, an world. Westfield native, has developed a Tickets for this 35th anniversary enchanting fairy tale of everlasting The company, then titled the Soviet wonderful reputation for her warm, concert are $20, with senior and love at Kean University’s Wilkins National Ballet, was founded by and silvery timbre, acting, and excel- student tickets at $15 and will be Four Top Organists to Play Theatre on Saturday, March 14 at incorporated graduates from the great lent musicianship. She has sung available at the door. The church 7:30 p.m. Cinderella intertwines com- Russian choreographic schools of across the country and around the and parking lot are handicapped edy and drama with color and grace in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Perm. world and recently made her debut enabled with parking in the church Historic Crescent Ave. Church this rags-to-riches story proving the The principal dancers of the com- at the New Jersey Performing Arts lot adjacent to Ferris Place. For power of dreams. Set to the lyrical pany came from the upper ranks of PLAINFIELD – Organists Gail Ar- Concerts Festival of Organists. This Center with Trilogy: an Opera Com- information, call the church office and jubilant score by Prokofiev, this the great ballet companies and acad- pany in the premiere of "Robeson" at (908) 233-4211 daily from noon cher, William Entriken, Ryan Kennedy, year there will be music by iconic French time-honored ballet will delight audi- emies of Russia, and the companies and Domecq Smith will be performing composers such as Franck, Langlais, by composer Adolphus Hailstork. to 4 p.m. ences of all ages with its magic, beauty of Riga, Kiev and even Warsaw. To- Mezzo-soprano Blythe Gaissert This concert has been made pos- on Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m. at the Widor, Dubois, Boulanger and others and romance. day, the Russian National Ballet The- historic Crescent Avenue Presbyterian performed by the following outstand- has established herself as a fresh sible in part by grants from the The Russian National Ballet The- atre is its own institution, with over and exciting artist in great demand Westfield Foundation and from the Church (CAPC), 716 Watchung Ave., ing organists: atre under the artistic directorship of 50 dancers of singular instruction and Plainfield. The annual organ festival, Gail Archer serves as the College for opera, concert and recital en- New Jersey State Council on the Elena Radchenko was founded in vast experience, many of whom have gagements. She has received great Arts, Department of State, a partner this year entitled “The French Connec- Organist at Vassar College and as the Moscow during the transitional pe- been with the company since its in- tion”, provides an opportunity to enjoy Director of the Music Program at praise from critics for her rich sound agency of the National Endowment riod of Perestroika in the late 1980s, ception. and intense, dramatic interpretation for the Arts, through a grant admin- the range and power of the Adams Barnard College, Columbia Univer- when many of the great dancers and Wilkins Theatre is located on Kean organ, in the gorgeous acoustics of sity. of operatic roles. A winner of many istered by the Union County Office choreographers of the Soviet Union's University’s main campus at 1000 vocal competitions she has sung and of Cultural and Heritage Affairs. CAPC’s Neo-Gothic sanctuary. Dr. William Entriken, the Organist ballet institutions were exercising Morris Avenue in Union, N.J. Tickets This is an experience not to be missed, and Choir Director at First Presbyte- their new-found creative freedom by are $35 Standard; $20 Senior, Stu- and one you may have at Crescent rian Church, Fifth Avenue, New York starting new, vibrant companies dedi- dent, Child and are available at the City, Professor of Organ Performance cated not only to the timeless tradi- Wilkins Theatre Box Office on cam- NJIO Invites Public to at New York University. tion of classical Russian Ballet but to pus, by calling (908) 737-SHOW Open House Rehearsal Ryan Kennedy, a third year organ invigorate this tradition as the Rus- (7469), and online at student of Paul Jacobs at the Juilliard sians began to accept new develop- www.keanstage.com. NEW PROVIDENCE – The New School of Music in New York and also Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra in- an Organ Scholar at the Morristown vites the public to join them to practice Presbyterian Church. on Thursdays, March 5 or March 12. Domecq Smith, published composer, County Announces First Musicians are invited to get the feel of Organist and Director of Music at the the orchestra and see if they would like historic St. John the Evangelist Roman to join. Contact Mary Beth Sweet at Catholic Church in Orange, and doc- UCACT Grant Recipient (908) 603-7691 or [email protected] so toral candidate at Rutgers University. that music can be provided. Tickets are $20 for general admis- UNION COUNTY – The Union 8 and 15 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 Rehearsal times are: Prelude (Begin- sion, $15 for seniors, and $5 for stu- County Board of Chosen Freeholders with discounted rates for students ning) Ensemble from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 dents. Call (908) 756-2468 or visit is proud to announce its first Union and seniors, and are available via p.m., Intermezzo (Intermediate) Or- www.crescentconcerts.org for more County Advancing Community The- UCPAC.org. chestra from 5:45 p.m. to 7 p.m. and information about this and upcoming ater (UCACT) grant program award Through UCACT, the Board of Symphony Orchestra from 7:15 p.m. to concerts. recipient, Mystic Vision Players of Chosen Freeholders plans on spon- 9:30 pm Linden. The grant has been awarded soring and promoting five or more NJIO bridges the generations through Wooster Chorus to for their March, 2015 production of Union County theatre events at the music and brings artistic excellence to Dreamgirls. Union County Performing Arts Cen- our communities by presenting con- Perform in Roselle “We are proud to see UCACT off to ter (UCPAC). The program, which certs as well as outreach performances ROSELLE – The acclaimed such a great start, and happy to give grants funding to cover the hard costs at senior and health care facilities. A Wooster Chorus is comprised of un- such talented people the opportunity to associated with putting up at produc- finalist for the Eisner Prize for dergraduate students representing all bring their craft to the Mainstage,” said tion at the Arts Center, builds on the Intergenerational Excellence, NJIO is the academic areas within the Col- Freeholder Chairman Mohamed Jalloh. recent success of Rent- a pilot of this recognized across the country as a model lege of Wooster which was founded Mystic Vision Players, created in program that was initiated in Novem- for intergenerational programming, pro- in 1964. This choir which is starting 1992, is the resident theatre company ber through a partnership with the viding education and performance op- their 2015 Spring performance tour of the Linden Cultural & Heritage UCPAC that sold over 2,000 tickets. portunities for people of all ages that under the direction of Lisa Wong has Committee and has consistently re- 2015 grant applications are still would like to be part of an orchestra or been praised for its beauty of sound. ceived critical & audience acclaim being accepted and can be down- ensemble. NJIO members learn side by The chorus will perform on Mon- and nominations as "Outstanding" in loaded at ucnj.org/ucact. For addi- side with experienced players and pro- day, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the First areas of Choreography, Acting, Mu- tional information, please contact fessional musicians who mentor their Presbyterian Church of Roselle, 111 sic, and Overall Productions by the Victoria Durbin Drake, Chief of Staff, fellow performers. For more informa- W 5th Ave, Roselle. Performance will NJ Association of Community The- Union County Board of Chosen Free- tion regarding concerts or patron ser- be free and open to the public. There aters. holders, at (908) 558-2278. vices, please contact Mary Beth Sweet, will be a freewill offering. Reception Dreamgirls, a groundbreaking [email protected] or (908) 603-7691. NJIO will be following the program in Fel- musical, loosely based on the career is committed to ensuring that its pro- lowship Hall downstairs. Further in- of The Supremes, is set to run at the See it all on the Web! grams and events are accessible to all. formation can be reached by calling UCPAC’s Mainstage, March 6,7,13 www.njio.org. (908) 245-1611 or (908) 241-0272. and 14 at 8 p.m. and Sundays, March www.goleader.com Page 20 Thursday, March 5, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

Jerseyarts.com Announces 2015 People’s Choice Awards Winners

BURLINGTON – After another of McCarter Theatre Center, a first- cast for arts organizations statewide. record-breaking year, the ArtPride New time winner. “It’s particularly meaning- Winners from the 2015 People’s Jersey Foundation is thrilled to an- ful because it represents the voice of Choice Awards will be honored at the nounce the winners of the 2015 those who attend shows, and therefore New Jersey Conference on Tourism, JerseyArts.com People’s Choice is a great indication that our plays are held March 12 and 13, 2015 at the Awards. The Awards, which takes place being enjoyed by so many in the com- Golden Nugget in Atlantic City. annually to honor the work of New munity. For a theater to be great, it For detailed results and more infor- JUMP ON OVER TO EIS...Disney's High School Musical will star a large cast of Westfield’s Edison Intermediate School Jersey’s vital, vibrant and diverse arts needs a great audience. It’s clear that mation, visit JerseyArts.com/ students. Shown here are Casey Cohen, Ethan Jaffee, Abbie Painter, Kate Armstrong, Gabby Estrada, Justin Venturina, community, saw the greatest number of here in Princeton we have a great audi- peopleschoice. The JerseyArts.com Cooper Prieto, Katie Ceraso, Patrick McElyn and Allly Escaldi. Show dates are Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 nominees and voters since its inception ence.” People’s Choice Awards are coordi- at 7:30 p.m. with a special performance on Thursday, March 5 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $8 pre-sale and $10 at the door. in 2008. More than 100 nonprofit arts groups nated through the Discover Jersey Arts “The People’s Choice Awards al- and arts districts were nominated for program, a cosponsored project of the lows us to honor our state’s incompa- the 2015 Awards by members of the arts ArtPride New Jersey Foundation and rable cultural community and highlight community. From the nominations, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts New York MET Guest Soloists Join the passion of its supporters,” says Adam public chose their favorites in the 16 aimed at increasing the awareness of Perle, President & CEO of ArtPride categories, with nearly 15,000 ballots and participation in the arts. New Jersey Foundation, the state arts NJ Festival Orchestra, Opera at Florham service organization that coordinates the annual awards. “The amazing BERNARDS – New York Metro- York Times as a "plush-voiced soprano" remote Sicilian village on Easter day, amount of nominees and votes attests to politan Opera’s Raul Melo and other and a "rich and ample dramatic so- the story flares with conflict between the incredible impact the arts have on renowned soloists will join The New prano" by Opera Insider, Ms. Sampson love, honor, justice and violence. Al- the daily lives of New Jerseyans.” Jersey Festival Orchestra (NJFO) and has performed throughout the United though loaded with bold confronta- The 2015 JerseyArts.com People’s the Opera at Florham on Sunday, March States with Santa Fe Opera, Opera Or- tional scenes, the opera also contains Choice Awards winners are: Favorite 8, to present "Love Triangles – Comic chestra of New York, El Paso Opera one of the most blissfully romantic Large Performing Arts Center: New and Deadly," an in-concert operatic and the National Lyric Opera and inter- pieces of music ever written: the serene Jersey Performing Arts Center – NJPAC double-bill of tales of love, jealousy nationally with the Opera Society of “Intermezzo”. Scarmolin’s Interrupted (Newark); Favorite Small Performing and passion. featuring Hong Kong, Teatro Munipal de Serenade, a rarely performed light- Arts Center: South Orange Performing Scarmolin's "Interrupted Serenade," Santiago and Teatro dell'Opera di Roma. hearted masterpiece in the tradition of Arts Center –SOPAC (South Orange); a lighthearted farce in the tradition of Acclaimed baritone Joshua Jeremiah an Opera Buffa, counterpoints Favorite Theater to See a Musical: Pa- Mozart and Mascagni’s "Cavalleria sings the roles of Alfio (Cavalleria) and Mascagni’s renowned drama. per Mill Playhouse (Millburn); Favor- Rusticana," a renowned serious love Arnold (Interrupted Serenade). Mr. “We are bringing the dull winter ite Theater to See a Play: McCarter triangle, where the only resolution is Jeremiah has been described by critics months to life with a truly grand after- Theatre (Princeton); Favorite Art Mu- murder. across the country as “splendid”, “other- noon of opera,” said Maestro Wroe. seum: Newark Museum (Newark); Fa- Maestro David Wroe leads the musi- worldly”, and “exuding of confidence”. “Love is complicated – as we all know vorite Art Gallery: Grounds For Sculp- cians through the stunning scores at the He has delighted audiences in leading – and these two highly accessible op- ture (Hamilton); Favorite Symphony/ performance, which will be at 3 p.m. at roles with opera companies throughout eras come together to provide two Orchestra: New Jersey Symphony Or- the Ridge Performing Arts Center in the the country and recently made both his completely different in-concert takes chestra– NJSO (Newark); Favorite Basking Ridge section of Bernards company and role debut as Rigoletto on the theme of jealousy. One is light- Choral Group: Newark Boys Chorus Township. with Arizona Opera to outstanding criti- hearted; the other deadly serious. I (Newark); Favorite Dance Company: Maestro Wroe will blend interna- cal acclaim. His versatility as performer think audiences will find each inter- American Repertory Ballet (Princeton); tional soloists of the first magnitude to has also led him to excel in concerts pretation both fascinating and com- Favorite Opera Company: Opera at bring the two exciting operas to life, with the New Haven Symphony, Cape pelling.” The Princeton Festival (Princeton); Fa- according to event organizers. Cod Symphony, and at a Jazz at Lincoln A short lecture and pre-opera chat vorite Music Festival: Jersey Shore Jazz Starring as Turridu in "Cavalleria Center debut in a work by Rufus Wain- designed to enhance the opera experi- & Blues Festival (Asbury Park, Long Rusticana”: and Alfred in "The Inter- wright. ence will be conducted by musicologist Branch, Point Pleasant); Favorite Film rupted Serenade" will be celebrated "We are thrilled to bring these sea- Dr. John Sichel at 2:15 p.m. Festival: Montclair Film Festival New York Metropolitan Opera Tenor soned soloists to our audience here in The production has been made pos- (Montclair); Favorite Adult Art Class: Raúl Melo. Lauded as “a rarity, a hon- central New Jersey,” said Opera at sible through the support of the A Louis Montclair Art Museum's Yard School eyed bel canto tenor in the true lyric Florham President Joan Del Giudice. Scarmolin Trust, the New Jersey State of Art (Montclair); Favorite Art Camp: tradition,” Mr. Melo has performed “Each of them has graced the stages of Council on the Arts and the Geraldine Montclair Art Museum's SummerART principal tenor roles in major opera concert halls and opera houses across R. Dodge Foundation. Camp (Montclair); Favorite Theater houses throughout United States, Eu- the world. With their outstanding tech- Tickets cost $26 to $75, with a dis- Camp: Paper Mill Players (Millburn); rope and Asia and recently triumphed nique and artistry, they are sure to de- counted rate of $13 for students. They Favorite Downtown Arts District: Red in Hong Kong with the role of Calaf in light and inspire the audience.” may be purchased online at Photo Courtesy of Howard Fischer Bank FROM UP HERE...Danny Siegel, left and Beth Painter perform an emotional "Turnadot." "Cavalleria Rusticana" is a favorite www.njfestivalorchestra.org and “Everyone at McCarter is extremely scene in the Alliance Repertory's production of From Up Here at the Summit Starring as the scheming Santuzza in razor-sharp thriller with a rich melodic www.operaatflorham.org. Tickets may gratified to learn of this honor,” says Playhouse. For more information on show times or tickets visit "Cavalleria Rusticana" is soprano score that made composer Pietro also be purchased by calling the box Timothy J. Shields, Managing Director summitplayhouse.org. Kristin Sampson. Praised by The New Mascagni famous overnight. Set in a office at (973) 408-3978.

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By ALEX LOWE come an untimely dry spell that grab a 33-28 lead. New Provi- chance to execute it in today’s Daniel chipped in with 10 points Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ultimately proved to be their un- dence then finished out the final game,” said Kellet. “It was Senior for the winners. Kellet scored 12 There would be no glorious end- doing. minute of the third quarter by Night and we wanted to have points. Christiano had 11 points ing for the Cranford High School “We didn’t play well in the third outscoring the Cougars 5-0 on a some fun out there on the court.” and Hunter Remley added 10 boys basketball team on “Senior quarter and I think that was what pair of inside baskets by Kevin The fun stopped there though points to the Cougar cause. Night”. The Cougars lost their did us in,” said senior Luke Haggerty and a free throw by as New Providence once again Cranford saw seven seniors play season finale, 58-50, to New Christiano. “It has been like that Bryan Joyce. These two mini seized control of the game. The their last games this night. Steve Providence on February 26 in a most of the season for us. There bursts were enough to give the visitors would connect on eight Wills, Luke Christiano, Kevin Trot- game played at Martin Gymna- is always a valley in the game visiting Pioneers a 42-32 advan- of 10 free throws down the stretch ter, James Kellet, Albert Gargiulo, sium in Cranford. where we don’t play well and that tage heading into the fourth quar- to eventually rebuild their lead to Liam McKay and Dante Anderson With seven graduating seniors pretty much does it.” ter. It also helped that Cranford 11, at 56-45 with :32 to play. A were honored in a pre-game cer- playing their final game before After a back and forth first half could only manage six points in three point basket by Dante emony at half court with their the home crowd, the Cougars that saw the teams go into the the third quarter. Anderson with :22 remaining cut parents by their sides. stayed true to the form they have break tied at 26-26, the Cougars “We settled for a lot of three the lead to 56-48 but two more “Our record this season wasn’t displayed most of the season. appeared to be in good shape. point shot attempts in that third free throws by New Providence very good,” said Christiano, who The Cougar boys fought hard, But New Providence managed to quarter and throughout the sealed the game. Kellet man- will play football this September played well for long stretches of go on a 7-2 mini streak to open game,” said senior Albert aged one more rim rattling dunk for Lehigh. “But I had a lot of fun the game but could not over- the third quarter that helped them Gargiulo. “Not many of them went as the clock expired to make the playing with these guys. It was in. We needed to play better final score 58-50. never a bad experience.” tonight against New Providence Dylan Thomas led New Provi- New Providence 13 13 16 16 58 and we didn’t. I’m not sure why dence with 12 points and George Cranford 12 14 6 18 50 we haven’t played more consistently this year.” New Providence (17-7) took firm command of the game in the first minute of the final quarter. A three-point basket by Sean Cole followed by a pair of free throws from Joyce gave New Providence a 47-32 lead with just under seven minutes remaining. In the span of just over two minutes, Cranford had gone from being in a nip and tuck battle to being on the verge of getting blown out. To their credit, the Cougars mounted a small rally, spurred on by a thunderous dunk from senior James Kellet. The rim rattling stuff came off of an alley oop lob pass from fellow senior Steve Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times Wills with 5:52 to play that cut BIG NIGHT ON “SENIOR NIGHT”...Cougar James Kellett, center, scored 12 the lead to 47-35. The crowd points, including a pair of slam dunks against the Pioneers on “Senior Night”. pleasing play was part of a 9-1 burst that helped pull Cranford to within hailing distance at 48-41 See & Subscribe at with 3:13 to play. goleader.com/ballyhoo “We drew that play up in prac- BallyhooBallyhooBallyhoo Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times tice yesterday hoping to get a FAN SUPPORT...The crowd shows up in support of the Cranford boys on Senior Submit commentary and items for publishing. Night. Included among those pictured, clockwise from lower left, are: Katarina Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste Polyviou, Lyndsay Pace, Isabella Speer and Julia Schork. Page S-2 Thursday, March 5, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Cougar Cappello Captures 182-lb Crown at Region 3 Wrestling Tournament

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Lady Blue Devils Stun No. 7 Roselle Catholic Lions, 57-51, in UCT Semifinal Page S-6 Thursday, March 5, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

New Providence Lady Pioneers Stop Raiders in Basketball Season Finale, 60-49

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New Providence Lady Pioneers Stop Raiders in Basketball Season Finale, 60-49 Page S-8 Thursday, March 5, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Library Invites Kids Local Letters to the Editor To Make ArtBots CRANFORD — The Cranford Public Library invites children Mind-Boggling That Union County ages 8 to 12 to make ArtBots on Saturday, March 14, at 11 a.m., Gov. Puts Itself Above the Public in the library’s Raddin Room. This workshop is described as We, as the residents and tax- out interview, the business perfect for beginners and will payers of Union County, New administrator’s job at Scotch provide an introduction to Jersey has finally seen proof that Plains municipal government. He simple circuits. Participants will our county government and its has zero experience regarding create and decorate a simple related authorities are totally dis- the routine and daily operations robot that produces its own connected from having to an- of a township and was selected squiggly art. swer to the public. Instead it has over 15 other applicants that Registration is required and become a machine just to self- did. On top of that he was given space is limited. To register, call enrich those “connected.” We can a $20,000 raise over the last BA the Cranford Public Library at comfortably now call it a criminal who had years of experience. (908) 709-7272 or visit the li- enterprise. I attended the Febru- BTW, the newly appointed brary at 224 Walnut Avenue. For ary 26th Freeholder meeting and Scotch Plains lawyer that “nego- a list of other upcoming pro- came away astounded. tiated” Mirabella’s contract and grams, visit the library’s web Assemblywoman Linda much higher salary, had donated page at cranford.com and click Brian Trusdell for The Westfield Leader Stender, who thee weeks ago $3,200 to Mirabella’s last Free- on the Children’s Department tab NEWEST POLICE OFFICER…Valerio Zuena, left, is sworn in as the Garwood was given a $90,000 low show holder campaign. The lawyer’s near the top of the page. Police Department's latest addition at the borough council’s February 24th job at the county’s Union County law firm, Palumbo and Renaud, meeting by Mayor Charles Lombardo, center, as Mr. Zuena's wife, Pauline, and Improvement Authority, was one does business with the county. eight-month old son, Lorenzo, look on. topic of concern the residents In late December, when first this Probitas Verus Honos brought up. It appears that this CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE recent largess job that Stender was given was in response to the Spring Registration Set For breaking news that she and her husband has bullied and scammed the charity Habitat for Cranford Rec. Programs Humanity to give them grants to CRANFORD — The Cranford Astronomy Stargazers, Art Class, build their 2,000-sq.- ft. dream Recreation and Parks Department Lights! Camera! Kids! Action!, house down the shore. Habitat has announced that registration Elementary Cooking, Junior Rock- for humanity is a charity that for Spring Programs (Session 3) Intro to Rock Instruments, Gui- serves the homeless and low in- will begin on Monday, March 16. tar 101, Keyboard 101, Jr. Sci- come families, offering services Registration for Cranford resi- entists, Little Bakers Workshop, and grants to have a residence of dents only may be done in per- Jewelry Design, Creative Art Lab their own. son at the Cranford Community and Kid Safe Self Defense. At the Freeholder meeting, sev- Center, located at 220 Walnut Adult Programs, for those age eral members of the public Avenue, or online. Most programs 18 and above, include: Beginner pointed this out and that Stender will start the week of April 6. Quilting, Piano (Beginners/Inter- should not be given the county Preschool and Kinder Programs mediate), Body Barre, Yoga, As- job. At the end, Freeholder Hudak are as follows: All Sports for Kids, tronomy Stargazers, Tai Chi (Be- pointed out that this was just a Friday with My First Friends, ginner/Intermediate) and Pilates. personal problem for Assembly- Mommy and Me Music, Preschool For more details on these pro- woman Stender, as if alleged Arts and Crafts, Science Matters, grams, go to cranford.com/rec, misrepresentation and fraud to Stretch-n-Grow, US Sports click on Information and click on gain public monies is just a minor classes, Kinder Yoga, Kinder Book the brochure. Registration may glitch in someone’s life. Club and Kinder Cooking and Arts be done in person at the Com- Even more egregious, an issue that I brought up at the last and Crafts. munity Center or online at Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader Youth Programs include: Sci- register.communitypass.net/ Freeholder meeting was the Free- WELL DESERVED PRAISE…The Cranford Township Committee at its ence Matters, Beginner Quilting, cranford. For further informa- holder Mirabella double job/ official meeting on February 24th recognized the 37 years of service Fire Chief Mannerations-Social Etiquette, tion, call the recreation depart- double dip issue. He is a sitting Leonard Dolan, III, contributed to the Cranford Fire Department. Mayor Andis Mannerations-Dining Program, ment at (908) 709-7283. Freeholder and was given, with- Kalnins, left, read the resolution. Page S-9 Thursday, March 5, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary councilman’s editorial in the Feb. Letters to 26, 2015 edition of The Westfield Leader calling Union County gov- Garwood Library to Host the Editor ernment a “pig trough” and “cesspool” with a “stench” is apropos. issue of the double job arose, I CRANFORD And so the public is ignored, and Author, Organizer Visits Wednesday, February 18, Rich- pointed out at a January Free- the Union County government ard Kovolyansky, 26, of Spring- holder meeting that this looks cesspool lives on. GARWOOD — The Garwood selection is “The Red Tent” by field, Joseph Palitto, 26, of Spring- like a serious conflict of interest. Public Library has announced Anita Diamant. Both groups wel- field and Regina Bauer, 26, of Freeholder Estrada responded Bruce Patteron Garwood upcoming events, beginning on come new participants. Union were arrested following a that it wasn’t, even though he Saturday, March 14, when local The Garwood Public Library is motor vehicle stop. All three were has no legal expertise. This is on Thank You for Toy author Eric Nierstedt will visit located at the corner of Walnut charged with possession of heroin. public video of the meeting. the library at 11 a.m. to discuss Street and Third Avenue, behind Kovolyansky also was charged So in this last meeting’s public Drive Donations and autograph his latest book, the Lincoln School complex. The with possession of prescription comment portion, I queried “The Equites.” A continuation of e-mail address is medication. They were processed county counsel Robert Barry to On behalf of St. Joseph’s Social [email protected] and and released pending an appear- Services Center, Sister Jacinta “The Lightrider Journals,” it rule on the record that 1) chronicles the adventures of Joe its website is youseemore.com/ ance in Superior Court. Mirabella’s double jobs are not a Fernandes, and the children of garwood. Friday, February 20, Kathleen Elizabeth, the Garwood Knights Hashimoto and his hardy band conflict of interest and 2) Will of followers as they track down Individuals also are invited to Roche, 33, of Linden was arrested Mirabella in the capacity of Free- of Columbus (KOC) would like to “like” the library on Facebook. and charged with possession of thank everyone for their dona- and fight evil in the world. Light holder be able to vote on the refreshments will be provided. prescription medication, and with county budget when it’s up for tions to our annual Toy Drive. outstanding warrants from Morris Our thanks to the following people Professional organizer Jamie the vote, since he would be vot- Novak will be at the library on Garwood Knights Plains, Neptune and Millburn, fol- ing on county funding and grants for all their help and support. The lowing a motor vehicle stop. Roche members of The Church of St. Thursday, March 19, at 7 p.m. for the Scotch Plains Township Her topic will be “Keep This, To Hold Fish Fry also was cited for driving with a operations and budget that he Anne’s Rosary Society and their suspended license. President Christine Guerriero. Toss That.” Registration is re- GARWOOD — The Garwood also administers. If a freeholder quired and may be done in per- Knights of Columbus will hold Friday, February 20, Jessica can’t vote on his own budget, The friends and family members Matrongolo, 22, of Colonia was from the Kenny Family Christ- son at the library, by calling their Lenten Fish Fry by Thistles then he promptly shouldn’t be a (908) 789-1670 or via the arrested following a motor vehicle mas Party, Eastman Management on Friday, March 13, from 6 to stop and charged with possession Freeholder. library’s interactive calendar 8 p.m. It will take place at The Incredulous, he actually re- Corp. in Livingston, Managing of heroin, possession of marijuana Partners, Michael and Peter found on its website. Columbian Club building where and possession of paraphernalia. sponded “no comment.” This is Toddler Story Time is held ev- the Knights of Columbus hold all on public video. For a lawyer, Schofel, especially Catherine Tuesday, February 24, Ryan Mooney who arranged collection ery Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. their meetings. Nunley, 23, of Springfield was who is paid $164,000 as counsel with activities, songs and sto- Tickets are $13 in advance, to serve the public in a legal boxes in five of their location; arrested and charged with pos- including toy collections from her ries for children up to age 4. $15 at the door, and $10 for session of marijuana and posses- capacity, to avoid answering pub- Registration is not required for children under age 12. Fried licly the questions that is of ma- co-workers at Eastman Manage- sion of paraphernalia following a ment and from the many tenants this ongoing program for tod- or baked fish will be available; motor vehicle stop. jor concern is just mind bog- dlers and their caregivers. individuals are asked to specify gling! in their building. MPE’s Student Wednesday, February 25, Ber- Council from the Mt. Pleasant Movie Time is offered every which when purchasing tick- nard Isaac, 57, of Roselle was After the meeting was over and Friday at 10 a.m. The library ets. Chicken will be available everyone was leaving, regretfully, Elementary School in Livingston, arrested and charged with theft and their School Counselor, Jen- shows first-run movies, classics, for children age 14 and under and credit card fraud following an I loudly called him a coward, and old favorites and special re- only. Dinner will include French he slinked away. However, as a nifer Horwitz Kelner, who coordi- investigation of a Bryant Avenue nated collections from the stu- quests. Suggestions are always fries, coleslaw, dessert and resident’s report of a stolen purse. resident and taxpayer, Counsel welcome. Light refreshments are coffee. Attendees may dine in Barry deserved it for what he did dents, teachers, parents, and Bail was set at $2,500. staff. Ms. Mooney’s efforts re- provided, and the senior citizen or take out their meals. Thursday, February 26, Najir in public. On top of that, after the bus will provide transportation Tickets can be obtained at meeting, Freeholder Mirabella, ar- sulted in two carload of toys be- Green, 28, of Irvington was ing donated. for Garwood seniors. the Council Hall weekdays af- charged with eluding, hindering rogantly needled me on my grave Two book discussion groups ter 4:30 p.m., or weekends concerns. Your donations were part of apprehension and resisting ar- 254 large Hefty bags of toys are held monthly at the library. after 2 p.m. For more infor- rest. Authorities said Green pro- My guess is that as long as the The afternoon group meets on mation, call (908) 789-9809 vided false identification to police county counsel doesn’t have to collected throughout Union County for over 325 families in the third Monday of each month or Chairman Dennis Clark at and attempted to flee the scene of do his job and rule on the con- at 1 p.m. and the evening group (908) 247-5389. a motor vehicle stop on foot. Green flict, then Mirabella can go mer- need through St. Joseph’s Social Services Center in Elizabeth. For meets on the first Thursday of The Garwood Knights of Co- was transferred to the Union rily along with his double job. For each month at 7 p.m. Each group lumbus is located at 37 South County jail in lieu of $1,000 bail. Counsel Barry’s malfeasance, information on St. Joseph’s, visit Friday, February 27, Kyleigh www.stjosephelizabeth.org. is separate and chooses its own Avenue, Garwood, across from who would have to push for selection to be discussed. the PathMark store. Parking is Carney, 19, of Parlin was arrested Barry’s disbarment? Why, one of Keith Gallagher Monday’s selection for March is available in the back lot, off and charged with possession of them would be Freeholder William Pevarnik “Take Me With You” by Catherine Willow Avenue (turn at Marty marijuana and possession of para- Mirabella, right? Robert Kenny, Jr. Ryan Hyde, and the Thursday Shoes). phernalia following a motor ve- Sal Caruana, ex-Westfield Garwood KOC hicle stop. LEADER/TIMES SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Are you enjoying the quality content you’re reading in the pages of this fine newspaper? If this is true... 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