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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, July 9, 2009 OUR 119th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 28-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Westfield Receives AAA Rating; Candidate Prods Mayor, Council By MICHAEL J. POLLACK quest to forego pay for two vacation Secondly, Mr. Brennan said that Specially Written for The Westfield Leader days in order to control expenses, Mr. with municipal job cuts looming, “be- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Brennan asked if the mayor and coun- fore we start laying off people, it’s Town Council announced Tuesday cil would require non-unionized de- important that taxpayers have the right night at its meeting that the town has partment heads to give back the to go to [finance policy committee] received a AAA creditworthiness rat- equivalent of two days’ pay. budget meetings.” He said he under- ing; during the public comment ses- Mr. Brennan referenced an ordi- stands that when personnel discus- sion, though, Democratic Mayoral nance setting salary ranges for non- sions begin to center on “specific candidate William Brennan criticized union positions and department heads, individuals,” the public, by law, can- the closed nature of the town’s bud- noting that 10 positions see salaries not be privy to those talks. getary meetings. of more than $100,000 – town admin- However, he asked if the mayor Mr. Brennan, a Birch Avenue resi- istrator, $142,143; chief financial of- will “open up” the budget sessions to dent, directed three questions to ficer, $101,515; police chief, townspeople. Mayor Andy Skibitsky. $129,621; town engineer, $114,253; Thirdly, he asked the mayor, “Can In response to the town’s four fire chief, $116,756, and two deputy you guarantee people that before you unions – police, fire, Communica- fire chiefs, $105,507 each. He again lay off fire, police and DPW that you tions Workers of America (CWA) and asked whether the mayor would ask will personally attend these budget Teamsters – rejecting a voluntary re- non-union employees to give back. sessions?” Mayor Skibitsky would not respond from the dais, saying that the forum is not meant for a “question-and-an- swer session.” Rather, he said, it was for public comment only. After the meeting, the Democratic mayoral candidate said the mayor is “ducking” him. “[The mayor] is go- ing to avoid me. The mayor refuses to debate me. I asked him to address Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader very important questions,” Mr. LIGHT IT UP...A composite of fireworks’ photos shows the variety of colorful blasts on display July 4, during the Brennan said. Independence Day celebration at Nomahegan Park in Cranford. When asked which of his three concerns was paramount, Mr. Brennan said the issue of opening the budget meetings to the public. He Springfield Avenue Bridge to Close said in the case of Westfield’s board of education, he attended meetings at which the board discussed fiscal hard- One Year for Re-Construction ships and general budgetary cuts with- out going into specific personnel By CHRISTINA M. HINKE County to prepare a “bridge alterna- economy is at it lowest in decades, is Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader Specially Written for The Westfield Leader GAZEBO SOUNDS...The Westfield Community Band entertains an appreciative matters. tives analysis” for the bridge, accord- “a little inconsiderate” and will “nega- audience on July 2 at Mindowaskin Park in Westfield as part of the 97th season “It clearly can be done, and there is WESTFIELD — Starting some- ing to minutes of a Cranford Town- tively affect the business.” of summer concerts. The Sons of the American Revolution and Daughters of the precedent for that. You don’t have to time this month, the county-owned ship Committee agenda in January. Area families come to the club to American Revolution join the band for their traditional ceremonies. Speakers discuss these matters in a closed ses- Springfield Avenue Bridge located During its closure, detours will di- take a canoe out on the Rahway River. and the Town Crier proclaimed the health of the town and the strength of the sion,” he said. “There’s no justifiable by the Cranford Canoe Club will be- rect traffic to other county roads in- “It’s a moderately-priced activity and nation. reason why they don’t open these gin yearlong construction to replace cluding Kenilworth Boulevard, a good thing to do on the weekends,” meetings up.” the 103-year-old structure. The county Michigan Avenue and North Avenue. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 He again mentioned the top salary stated in its press release that the These county road detours are to help WF Plan. Bd. Approves Land earners and asked, “These people bridge is “rated as being functionally “keep as much of the through traffic Klinger-Kueter Ends can’t give two days back? Symboli- obsolete.” The State of New Jersey off the local streets as possible,” said Use Element, New Retail Lot cally, shouldn’t the town administra- Department of Environmental Pro- Mark Smith, deputy mayor and com- Her WF Council Bid CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 tection (DEP) had required Union missioner of public works and engi- WESTFIELD – Westfield Demo- By CHRISTINA M. HINKE ommendations were implemented. neering for Cranford. cratic Party Chairman Kenneth Rotter Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The board also heard and approved The start of construction had been told The Westfield Leader, Monday, WESTFIELD — The Westfield a variance application for 312 South Freeholders Hire Private Co. pushed back from June because the that Carolyn Klinger-Kueter advised Planning Board on Monday approved Avenue, East, in a GB-3 zone that township’s engineer Richard him that she is ending her campaign the land use element of the town’s allows business and retail use. Co- Marsden, Jr. had found fault with part for a Second Ward council seat. master plan as well as a new retail and owner James Petersen proposed to To Manage Golf Courses of the detour plan, specifically trucks “In my opinion,” Mr. Rotter said, office building on South Avenue. operate a retail establishment on the By PAUL J. PEYTON December 2008. The improvements using Orange Avenue with a turn that “Carolyn would have made a tre- Town Planner Bill Drew said after first floor for a showroom of cabinetry Specially Written for The Westfield Leader include installation of an irrigation is too difficult to navigate, Mr. Smith mendous councilwoman. She has the meeting that the only changes to and some lighting and roofing samples ELIZABETH — The Union system at Ashbrook and construction said. So, the engineer had talked to devoted most of her adult life to the land use element since the last for his home remodeling business County Board of Chosen Freeholders of a learning center and driving range the county about other possibilities Westfield. As a music teacher, she meeting held about two weeks ago and lease professional offices on the approved a five-year, $421,000 con- at Galloping Hill. on county roads. has enriched the lives of countless were “details recommended concern- second floor. tract with Illinois-based Kemper The county put together a Blue The bridge sits right between the children through the gift of music. ing rezoning of certain properties,” CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Sports Management to provide golf Ribbon panel to review the propos- downtown of Cranford and As a citizen volunteer, she has given specifically about three business lots course management at Union als. The panel included Kevin Vitale, Nomahegan Park and is a route that countless hours of her time and sup- that he said would be “better utilized County’s two public courses, Gallop- general manager of Baltusrol Golf bears an average daily traffic flow of port to many Westfield civic organi- for residential” because they would ing Hill in Union and Ashbrook in Club in Springfield; John Sumas, gen- approximately 17,000 vehicles, ac- zations.” “otherwise be isolated.” Scotch Plains. eral counsel at Wakefern Corp. and cording to a Union County press re- Mr. Rotter said it was his under- At the last meeting, planning board The contract follows what officials treasurer of the Suburban Golf Club lease. standing that she has “rethought the members Jim Foerst, the town coun- said was golf operating losses of in Union Township, and Joe Tato, an “I would imagine Orchard would time commitment required and has cil liaison to the board, and Robert $500,000 in 2007 and $700,000 in attorney who serves as president of get a good bit of traffic” by cars trying decided that at this time, she is unable Newell voiced concerns with the den- 2008. The county freeholders ap- the Fairmount Country Club in to navigate around the bridge, Mr. to give to the office of town council sity and 40-foot height of some areas. proved the closing of Oak Ridge Golf Chatham and is a member of Smith added. “I think it’s going to be the time required. I respect Carolyn’s Sharon Stockwell, chairman of Course in Clark earlier this year due Baltusrol. Mr. Faella; Mike Yuska, a mess,” Mr. Smith said about the decision.” WeCare, a Westfield organization that to what officials said was an operat- the county’s purchasing director, and traffic. Speaking with The Leader, Mon- monitors public and private develop- ing deficit of $410,000. Matt DiRado, assistant county coun- Canoers who rent canoes from the day, Ms. Klinger-Kueter said she “still ment in the town, asked the board Al Faella, director of parks and sel and an attorney with Decotiis, Cranford Canoe Club pass under the plans to devote time to the many when the town council would vote on community renewal, said Kemper was Fitzpatrick, Cole & Wisler of Teaneck, Springfield Avenue bridge as the start organizations and volunteer groups the land use element. After the council one of two companies that bid on the represented the county on the panel. and end to their some three-mile jour- [she] has worked with over the last 50 conducted first reading on the matter, county contract. RDC Golf Corp., Mr. Faella said representatives of ney along the Rahway River for pos- years.” Tuesday, The Westfield Leader learned owner of the Forsgate Country Club Kemper and RDC met with the com- sible sightings of baby deer, turtles She added that she “plans to sup- Wednesday that second reading would in Monroe Township, also submitted mittee for a four-hour interview and a and other animal life. The closure of port the other Democratic candidates take place at the town council’s Tues- a proposal. tour of Galloping Hill on June 22. the bridge would put a halt to this in any way [she] can.” day, August 4, public meeting. Kemper manages 70 courses in 28 During the public portion of route the Canoe Club offers as the Second Ward Democrats who might Ms. Stockwell told The Leader that states, including Heron Glen in Thursday’s meeting, Judy Winter of mainstay of its business. The oppo- be interested in seeking the position one of the main concerns of WeCare is Hunterdon County and courses in Cranford asked how a golf manage- site direction is a half-mile with very of town council should contact Mr. the lack of enforcement of the property New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania ment company would impact the costs little nature life to see, according to a Rotter at (908) 868-3707 or by e-mail maintenance code. She said in today’s and Virginia. of golf fees, “because it seems like worker at the club, Jimmy Venia. at [email protected]. poor economy, contractors who buy “By a large margin, a unanimous you are having double management,” He said the timing of the construc- Michael J. Pollack assisted with vacant buildings for razing and recon- margin, the recommendation was she said. tion, taking place in a year when the this report. struction have left many properties va- made to go with Kemper for many Mr. Sullivan said Kemper would cant and in poor conditions. She cited Eileen O’Donnell for The Westfield Leader reasons. Some of which are their ex- only manage the county’s clubhouse one example as 37 Cowperthwaite Place HEAR YE, HEAR YE...Lowell Schontz perience in managing public courses, operations. “It has nothing to do with behind the Stop and Shop supermarket. of Westfield for the first time acted as collaborating on the first tee program the golf fees, has no impact of the cost WeCare has made recommenda- Town Crier last Thursday night at the for our youth and managing other for a cart or the cost of a round of tions to the Land Use Task Force, she Westfield Band Concert recital at similar type public courses,” Mr. golf,” he replied. said, but does not know if those rec- Mindowaskin Park. Faella said. “This is our proposal to, frankly, He said the county would be able to increase the professionalism and the “take advantage of the purchasing management of the courses them- power that they (Kemper) have by selves and, in the end, increase our buying in volume and passing those revenue and make the golfing experi- discounts onto the things that we pur- ence a much better one for the golfers chase.” in Union County,” Mr. Sullivan said. As part of the contract, Kemper He said the golf fees are deter- will receive 5 percent of any addi- mined by county staff and approved tional revenues generated over the by the freeholders. Mr. Sullivan said golf operations budget to be set by the the county’s goal in hiring a golf county. management firm was not to increase Mr. Faella said the county wanted a the cost of a round of golf in the private firm to manage clubhouse op- county. erations, which he defined as “non- County Manager George Devanney Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader maintenance-related golf services” responded, “Through a current re- WELCOME...Senator Tom Kean Jr. and his wife, Rhonda, welcome former such as food and beverage sales. He duction in staff and through the elimi- Congressman Mike Ferguson and Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz of Summit on said the county wanted to look for nation of seasonal positions, the July 1 to the grand opening of the senator’s new office location at 425 North “new approaches to its existing golf county is already saving more money Avenue in Westfield. Pictured, from left to right, are: Mr. Ferguson, Mrs. Munoz, operations and to move from signifi- than it is going to spend on bringing Mrs. Kean and Mr. Kean. cant losses towards profitability.” Kemper Sports in to manage the golf The freeholders, he said, autho- operations.” PAGE INDEX Michael J. Pollack for The Westfield Leader Regional.....2-3, 16-17 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-19 BLOOMING GOOD TIME...Members of the Downtown Westfield Corporation, rized $3.2 million in improvements Tina Renna of the Union County at Galloping Hill and Ashbrook golf Watchdog Association said the Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9, 18-19 Classifieds .... 18 dignitaries and invited guests mingle with the judges of the America in Bloom Community ... 6-8 Sports ...... 11-16 A&E ...... 19-20 contest, July 1, at Acquaviva delle fonti restaurant in Westfield. See page 3 for more. courses through a bond ordinance in CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Page 10 Thursday, July 9, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication POLICE BLOTTER

Westfield vehicle, police said. The victim refused Saturday, June 27, Edward treatment for the injuries he received to Pshybyshefski, 56, of Kearny was ar- his hands and arms. The suspect was rested after a motor vehicle accident on transported to police headquarters where Central Avenue and charged with driv- he was processed and released, authori- ing while intoxicated (DWI) and care- ties reported. less driving. No injuries were reported Friday, July 3, Raymond Sennit, 44, as a result of the accident. He was held of North Plainfield was arrested and until a responsible individual could be charged with driving while intoxicated contacted. (DWI) after a motor vehicle stop during Sunday, June 28, after being stopped which the officer smelled the odor of for a motor vehicle violation at Central alcohol. He was transported to police and Lenox Avenues, Yolaida Gonzalez, headquarters where he was processed 22, of Jersey City was arrested on an and released. outstanding Jersey City warrant for $99. Friday, July 3, Finley Cidone, 25, of Gonzalez was processed and released East Orange was arrested on an out- after posting bail. standing warrant after a motor vehicle Jeff Gruman or The Westfield Leader Sunday, June 28, Wilder Pereira, 29, stop. He was processed and released. GET YOUR BURGER HERE…The staff of Cheeburger, Cheeburger on North of Rahway was arrested on Mountain Saturday, July 4, Rosa Collins, 42, of Avenue greets customers earlier this week. The restaurant reopened under new Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader Avenue after a motor vehicle accident Newark was arrested on an outstanding ownership after being closed for almost a year. RACE TO THE FINISH…Area residents compete in the annual Fourth of July on North Avenue, East. Pereira, charged warrant after a motor vehicle stop. She Cranford Canoe Club races. A group of canoers, Saturday morning, challenges with DWI, leaving the scene of an acci- was processed and released. the rapids in a heat on the Rahway River to the finish line under the Springfield dent, failure to report an accident and Mountainside Union County to Scale Down Avenue Bridge. careless driving, was issued summonses. Thursday, June 25, Craig M. Simon, No injuries were reported. 39, of Plainfield was arrested and charged Monday, June 29, Thomas Rosky, 40, for driving with a suspended license Plan for Improved Dog Park of Rahway was arrested in the area of after a motor vehicle stop. He was also Westfield Receives AAA Rat- 600 West South Avenue and charged charged with an outstanding warrant out By PAUL J. PEYTON ing reduction “for something that was with possession of less than 50 grams of of Plainfield in the amount of $500. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times going to benefit them.” suspected marijuana and possession of Thursday, June 25, Benedict Hycenth, ELIZABETH — The county is “That’s so commendable,” she said. ing; Mayoral Candidates Spar drug paraphernalia. Rosky was the front- 67, of Newark was arrested at the New- working on a scaled-down version of Mrs. Renna also spoke about the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 seat passenger in a motor vehicle that ark Police Department for an outstand- an improved dog park at Echo Lake settlement of a lawsuit she filed was stopped because he was not wear- ing warrant in the amount of $1,096. Park in Westfield/Mountainside. Last against the county. Her grievance was tor, who is making one of the highest said of garnering S & P’s rating. ing his seatbelt. He was transported to Wednesday, July 1, a resident of Mary Thursday night, the county rescinded concerning a document she requested salaries in the town, say, ‘I’m going The mayor also said whether he Westfield police headquarters, processed Ellen Lane reported that his neighbor a $600,000 contract with Falcon Ridge and was denied because she did not to give back two days’? If the mayor attends specific budget meetings or and issued summonses for the charges. had made threats against him over a pile Construction in Watchung following file an official Union County Open is leading the town, why didn’t he not is of no consequence because key Wednesday, July 1, a homeowner on of rocks that was left between the ad- the 100 block of Wyoming Street re- joining properties after the victim had opposition received from county resi- Public Records Act (OPRA) form. [approach non-union employees] and committee and management person- dents regarding the proposed cost. Earlier this month, Mr. Barry said the ask them to give back before he went nel understand the direction in which ported that his residence was burglar- work done on his property. ized and a laptop computer was removed Wednesday, July 1, Salvador Rivera- “What happened is we had a plan, case cost the county $28,000 in legal to the unions, not the other way he wishes to move the town. and now we are changing that plan,” fees. around...it’s ass-backwards.” “I am the CEO of the town. I set the from the premises. Entry was forcibly Santos, 33, of North Plainfield was ar- gained through the front door. No one rested following a motor vehicle stop on said Freeholder Dan Sullivan, filling “This lawsuit is costing (the county) He used the board of education as agenda,” the mayor said. “My daily was at home when the incident occurred outstanding warrants out of in as chairman in place of Freeholder less than $30,000…and that’s less an example, saying that before it asked schedule is packed because I’m dis- and there are no suspects at this time. Mountainside in the amount of $250 and Al Mirabella, who was absent. “So a than one freeholder’s salary. It’s cer- those governed in a collective bar- cussing our goals and strategies at Wednesday, July 1, Kunwar Baba, 25, Plainfield in the amount of $250. He was new plan will come up that has re- tainly a very small percentage of the gaining agreement to give back, non- length with [Finance Policy Chair- of Westfield was arrested at Westfield transported to police headquarters where quirements that we come up with money that you’re spending on pub- union personnel made concessions. man Sal] Caruana, [Town Adminis- police headquarters on an outstanding he was processed and released. suggestions that we are getting from lic information department salaries In the past, Mayor Skibitsky has trator Jim] Gildea and all committee Clark traffic warrant in the amount of Friday, July 3, a resident of Garrett everyone else as to how we move and jobs,” Mrs. Renna said. told the press that he would “be more chairpersons...The key is results, and $500. Baba was released after satisfying Road reported that someone entered his forward, and based on that, we come “This is $28,000 so that you do not than happy to speak with Mr. the results have been very positive; the bail amount. unlocked motor vehicle while it was up with bid specs and a number that have to complete a form,” Mr. Sullivan Brennan” during Saturday morning the town is efficiently run, and S & P Wednesday, July 1, Marcel J. Moyano, parked in the street and removed his 25, of Westfield was arrested after he digital camera valued at $450. we think is appropriate for that bid.” responded. “I frankly don’t see what office hours. agrees.” County Manager George Devanney the problem is in doing that (filling Mr. Brennan said Tuesday night When approached after the meet- responded to Westfield police headquar- Friday, July 3, Rodney Halm, 40, of ters on an outstanding Point Pleasant South Orange was arrested for allegedly said the new plan would not be as out an OPRA form.)” He called the that such a remark is “the height of ing, Mr. Caruana responded to one of comprehensive as the previous pro- expenditure, which he voted against, arrogance. It’s making a mockery of Mr. Brennan’s remarks, concerning criminal warrant. He was released after driving with a suspended license after a posting $275 bail. motor vehicle stop. He was issued a posal but would be done within the “$28,000 down the drain.” what should be a fair and honest dis- asking non-union personnel to make Friday, July 3, David Fuentes, 33, of summons and released at the scene. current county budget. He said the Delia Collins of Clark questioned cussion; he’s ducking me,” the chal- the same sacrifice as the unionized Jersey City was arrested on an outstand- Friday, July 3, Lamont Counts, 42, of county is looking to replace the fence the county’s approval of an $800,000 lenger said. employees. ing Jersey City traffic warrant during a Irvington was arrested on outstanding as well as add a path, port-a-johns upgrade to the county’s weapons Reached by telephone after the “They (non-union members) took motor vehicle stop on the 600 block of warrants from multiple towns totaling and a canopy. range in Springfield. meeting, Tuesday night, Mayor a hit in 2009,” Mr. Caruana said. West North Avenue. He was transported $3,340 after he was detained by the New Al Faella, director of the depart- County Engineer Tim Mettlen said Skibitsky said he was not going to “They received only a 2 percent in- to Westfield police headquarters, pro- Jersey Department of Fish and Wildlife. ment of parks and community re- the county is replacing the existing turn the council meeting into a “de- crease, which is modest compared to cessed and released after posting $200 He was transported to police headquar- newal, said he has met with five mem- facility, which he said is in “very, bate” and would not allow Mr. the increases we are obligated to pay bail. ters where he was processed. bers of the public “to discuss what we very poor condition and basically out Brennan to make a “mockery” of to employees under collective bar- Saturday, July 4, Lori A. Martino, 43, Friday, July 3, an officer responded to can do immediately,” including new in the open.” such meetings. gaining agreements. They (non-union of Westfield was arrested on multiple a theater on Route 22 on a report of an warrants during a motor vehicle stop at argument between two patrons which fencing, more regular maintenance “The new range will be state of the “He can come and see me on Satur- employees) are making a small sacri- and moving an on-site dumpster to art, with reflectors to create safety at day morning during my office hours fice. In the past, we felt morally obli- North Avenue, West, and Tuttle Park- started when one patron bumped the way. The warrants included a Watchung back of the other patron’s seat. Accord- provide for more parking spaces. He the end of the firing range. There will if he so chooses,” Mayor Skibitsky gated to offer pay increases in line said the county has put out a revised be a very small building at the front said. with their [unionized] employees.” traffic warrant for $500 and two ing to police, words were exchanged Plainfield warrants, one a traffic warrant and then a slight altercation followed. bid specification for replacing the with some restrooms and a staging The mayor also said that the public Mr. Caruana said to ask non-union- for $125 and the other a criminal war- Both parties were advised of the com- existing fence. place,” he said. “There will be an is “happy with how [he and the coun- ized members to make a “further sac- rant for $125. She was transported to plaint process before they left the scene. Bob Harris of Cranford said the open structure over the top of the cil] manage the town’s finances.” rifice” is “to ask them to accept a Westfield police headquarters, processed Sunday, July 5, Jaoa Dzidzikashuli, facility only needs a new fence, “some range and side walls on the range to “I have not received one e-mail disproportionate share of the sacri- and released on bail. 25, of Reisterstown, Md. was arrested decent seating” and a few additional confine the bullets to the range.” from the community, and no one spoke fices needed in such a crisis...We have Sunday, July 5, Collins K. Kusi, 18, of following a motor vehicle stop for alleg- parking spaces. The board’s next agenda meeting at the budget-adoption meeting, in- a moral obligation to treat these mem- Roselle was arrested at the Woodbridge edly driving with a suspended license. Springfield resident Peter Stapleton will be Thursday, July 9, in Elizabeth cluding my opponent,” the mayor said. bers like unionized employees, un- Police Department on three outstanding Sunday, July 5, a resident came into said two county officials told him that with the Thursday, July 30, public “For the last seven years, I have like other communities that are sim- traffic warrants, one from Westfield for police headquarters to report that while the county would be reducing the size session to be held at the Union County worked hard for the town as a public ply spreading the pain around be- $289, one from Bedminster for $180 she was walking near her home a small and one from Roselle for $158. Kusi was red vehicle sped by. According to po- of the dog park by “between 30 and Arts Center in Rahway. servant,” the mayor said. “[Mr. cause they can.” 50 percent.” Brennan] hasn’t even voted in the Mr. Brennan, discussing the issue held on default of bail pending transport lice, she yelled to the driver to slow to the Union County jail. down, at which time the driver yelled a “I’ll tell you this, I will find that past five board of education elec- after Tuesday’s meeting, asked “how out,” said Mr. Sullivan. tions, but now that he’s a candidate, about the town’s moral obligation to Monday, July 6, Tyrone Miller, II, 39, threat back at her. County Golf of Elizabeth was arrested following a Fanwood Mr. Stapleton, one of the members he’s so involved in town affairs? Come the taxpayers? Which is higher – your motor vehicle stop at North Avenue and Sunday, June 28, Kashari Slaughter, of the group that met with Mr. Faella, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 on.” moral obligation to the people you Clark Street on an outstanding 23, of Fanwood was arrested and charged said the proposal his group submitted records she saw showed Oak Ridge The mayor said it was “ironic” that employ or the taxpayers? I know Woodbridge criminal warrant for $1,833. with simple assault after police were for the new dog park “does not de- “made $30,000” in 2008 and that on a night in which the town an- where I am. I’m for the He was released after posting bail. called to a dispute on Roosevelt Avenue. crease the size; everything is just ba- seasonal positions “really didn’t cost nounced that Standard and Poor’s had taxpayers...You have to be the stew- Scotch Plains She was processed and released. sic and simple.” that much money.” assigned Westfield its highest rating, ards of the taxpayers’ dollars.” Saturday, June 27, James Hunter, 38, Sunday, June 28, Preston Lynn, 53, of He also asked the board the amount “It really doesn’t add up,” she said. AAA, for creditworthiness, he is at- Mr. Brennan said the top town of Plainfield was arrested for an out- Carteret was arrested for multiple out- of the amended budget for the dog Kathy Torby of Clark asked about tacked for how the town keeps it employees are paid well and do a standing warrant after a motor vehicle standing warrants out of Springfield, park. the approval of 24 additional parking fiscal house in order. good job, but he is just asking them to stop. He was processed and released. Union and Carteret after a motor vehicle Saturday, June 27, Mark Paczkowski, stop on Terrill Road. He was processed County Counsel Robert Barry said spaces at Galloping Hill at a cost of “It’s not serendipity that this hap- “take a haircut like everyone else is the county would not release the bud- $108,150 for a new contract of $1.6 pened. It’s hard work,” the mayor doing these days.” 50, of Scotch Plains was arrested and and released. charged with DWI after a motor vehicle Monday, June 29, Jaquelin L. Pollard, get “because we would already be million with J.A. Alexander, Inc. of stop at which time the officer smelled 45, of Plainfield was arrested for an establishing for any bidder what we’re Bloomfield. The company was hired the odor of alcohol. Paczkowski was outstanding warrant out of New prepared to expect.” to install the driving range at the processed and released. Brunswick after a motor vehicle stop on Tina Renna of Cranford, president course. Westfield Planning Board Sunday, June 28, Juan Ayala, 29, of Terrill Road. After further investigation, of the Union County Watchdog Asso- Mr. Devanney said the additional CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Elizabeth was arrested for an outstand- she was also charged with hindering ciation, said of all the meetings she spaces are for handicapped use at the Currently, a one-and-a-half-story don’t think it is appropriate for this ing warrant after a motor vehicle stop. apprehension for providing police with has attended, this was the first time driving range. He said “it made sense Cape-Cod-style single-family home area,” he said. “We’re only providing He was processed and released. false identification after giving police a she has heard a group ask for a fund- to do it now rather than later.” Monday, June 29, Samantha Cianci, fraudulent New Jersey driver’s license. is left vacant on the lot. half of the parking.” 18, of Edison was arrested and charged She was processed and turned over to Mr. Petersen’s architect, Carol Board members Mr. Newell and with disorderly conduct after police re- the Union County jail. Hewitt of Westfield, showed plans to Francis Smith both disagreed. sponded to a disturbance on Rahway Tuesday, June 30, Maria Vasquez, 60, Cranford Bridge Closing raise the roof to add a full second “It’s certainly an improvement to a Road. According to police, Cianci was of Corona, N.Y. was arrested after a story and extend the front porch area property that needs it,” Mr. Smith said. observed yelling obscenities at the oc- motor vehicle stop on Martine Avenue CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and the bedroom, thereby creating a Ms. Hewitt said earlier drawings cupants of a house and refused to follow on an outstanding warrant out of Tenafly. he said. “It’s going to hurt them [fami- will have an ornamental railing. 313-square-foot addition to the right showed two additional parallel park- a police officer’s request for her to leave She was processed and released after lies] as well.” “I’m sorry to see the existing bridge of the property. She said the gable ing spaces on the driveway, but the the area. She was transported to head- posting bail. Cranford’s Recreation and Parks go because it adds character to that would remain. fire marshal had not approved them quarters where she was processed and Thursday, July 2, Rodney M. Maughn, Director Stephen Robertazzi said the area of town, but I recognize the need The new roof of the addition would for safety concerns. released. 51, of Westfield was arrested after a proprietor of the canoe club pays the for improvements in regards to the be made of asphalt; the front face of Mr. Petersen said the showroom Monday, June 29, a patron of a Route motor vehicle stop on Martine Avenue township a seasonal fee, which was width and capacity of the bridge,” the building would be brick and the hours would be by appointment only, 22 business reported that someone en- on an outstanding Plainfield warrant. already paid up front. “I think he’s said Kinney Clark, member of the siding made of vinyl. and deliveries would be minor. tered her purse and removed her wallet, He was processed and released after which contained several credit cards posting bail. going to be OK,” he said of the busi- Cranford historic preservation advi- She proposed a six-foot by six-foot Mr. Foerst voiced loading zone con- and cash. Thursday, July 2, Michael E. Jackson, ness manager. sory board and long-time resident of lift for handicap access and one handi- cerns because the town, he said, expe- Tuesday, June 30, Jormean Brannon, 37, of Plainfield was arrested on an Marbro, Inc. of Montclair, the con- Cranford. He said he hopes that the capped parking space in the rear of riences deliveries being done by way 24, of Plainfield was arrested on an outstanding Paterson warrant after a field tractor awarded the $2.3-million architectural design is “sympathetic the lot out of a total of five, where of 18-wheelers or “tractor and trailer- outstanding warrant after a motor ve- investigation on Martine Avenue. He county contract, is planning to re- to the historic character of Cranford.” nine parking spaces are required ac- type apparatus” and thought this drive- hicle stop. He was processed and re- was processed and released after post- place the bridge, reinforce it with The design of the bridge prior to its cording to the town ordinance. way could not handle such a vehicle. leased. ing bail. concrete footings, walls, decks and current structure was that of a truss Mr. Foerst voted to deny the appli- The board required the applicant to Tuesday, June 30, a resident of Hetfield Thursday, July 2, Phills E. Ifeanyi, sidewalks, as well as having steel bridge, he said. cation due to the insufficient parking. add a fence on the rear of the property Avenue reported that someone did ap- 49, of Far Rockaway, N.Y. was arrested support beams. Decoratively, the side- He was the sole member to vote no. “I behind the existing hedge in addition proximately $175 worth of damage to after a field investigation on Martine walk parapet walls, abutments and her lawn by driving a vehicle on it. Avenue on outstanding warrants out of CLASSIFIEDS Daily News Briefs to the vinyl fence the architect pro- wing walls will be finished in stone posed on the side yard that abuts the Wednesday, July 1, a business on Linden, Scotch Plains and Cranford. He veneer masonry, similar to the bridge Buy & Sell on the Net goleader.com residential property. Route 22 reported that someone caused was processed and released after post- northwest along Springfield Avenue approximately $100 worth of damage to ing bail. goleader.com a display that was outside of the busi- Thursday, July 2, Michel Sidalise, 50, near Hampton Road. The sidewalk ness. of Roselle was arrested on an outstand- Wednesday, July 1, Patrick Minott, ing Scotch Plains warrant after a field 24, of Scotch Plains was arrested and investigation on Martine Avenue. She charged with resisting arrest after an was processed and released after post- officer responded to a report of a distur- ing bail. bance on Country Club Lane and ob- Thursday, July 2, a resident of Scotch served him arguing with another person. Plains reported that while eating at a According to police, Minott was asked restaurant on Martine Avenue sometime to leave the area and he refused and between 1 and 2 p.m., her purse was continued to argue and then ran from the stolen from her table after she forgot it. officer. Minott was placed under arrest When she returned, it was missing. and transported to police headquarters Friday, July 3, Jimmie Benjamin, 50, where he was processed and released, of Plainfield was arrested after a motor authorities said. vehicle stop on Terrill Road on an out- Friday, July 3, Ralph Tuhl, 68, of standing Lacey Township warrant. Scotch Plains was arrested and charged Jimmie M. Benjamin, Jr., 35, of with simple assault after an officer re- Plainfield, who was a passenger in the sponded to a fight in progress on Martine vehicle, was arrested on an outstanding Avenue. According to police, upon ar- Union Township warrant. Both were riving at the scene the officer observed processed and released after posting bail. the victim on the ground with several Sunday, July 5, John J. Tarleton, 35, marks on him and Tuhl leaving the scene. of Scotch Plains was arrested after a Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader After questioning him, the suspect motor vehicle stop on the 200 block of Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader INDEPENDENCE ADDRESS...Westfield Councilman Tom Bigosinski addresses admitted to striking the victim because South Avenue on an outstanding HEATING UP THE 4TH...Rich Sudol and Brian Munroe of Cranford win a heat the crowd on Thursday, July 2, at Mindowaskin Park in Westfield during the of an earlier incident of road rage in Westfield warrant. He was processed during the annual Fourth of July Cranford Canoe Club canoe races Saturday annual Band Concert and celebration of our nation’s independence. which Tuhl felt the victim had cut off his and released after posting bail. morning. This year was their first time participating in the race. USPS 485200 Thursday, July 9, 2009 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 50TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 28-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] Fanwood Council Discusses Utility Increases, Hetfield Bridge Repair By MAGGIE DIGGORY to both utility companies opposing regarding the roads, curbs, sidewalks, Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the rate increase. Furthermore, the downtown improvement and inspec- FANWOOD — Mayor Colleen mayor said she and another council tions regarding these projects,” said Mahr began Tuesday night’s Fanwood member plan to attend a public meet- Mayor Mahr. Borough Council agenda meeting by ing regarding the issue on July 13 in The council discussed the urgency reading correspondence regarding Maplewood. of certain projects over others. For proposed rate increases from both The agenda meeting was primarily example, the council decided to move Elizabethtown Gas and New Jersey focused on the 2009 Capital Budget. forward with awarding a contract to American Water. Proposed expenditures include reno- Kupper Associates of Piscataway to “I think I’ll take a stance against vation of the aging municipal build- repair the retaining wall in the both of those,” said Mayor Mahr, ing, as well as other improvements to borough’s municipal building com- with both utilities proposing “pretty the borough in the coming year. plex. significant” rate increases. “I was not at the last meeting but “Is there any benefit to getting one “They’re looking at 12 percent have met with Fred (Borough Finan- large survey of municipal hall? We (New Jersey American Water),” con- cial Officer Fred Tompkins) to ex- don’t want to move on anything until tinued the mayor. press my concerns about the depth of we know what to do with it all,” said Mayor Mahr asked borough attor- the expenditures. I propose a pared Councilwoman Joan Wheeler. ney Dennis Estis to draft a response down budget. I want to keep projects Borough Engineer Joseph Pryor’s report on public works included two Department of Transportation (DOT) grant applications he filed electroni- cally at the end of June. The first pertained to repairing Watson Road. The second attempt was to get money for sidewalks on Midway Avenue under a “Safe Streets to Transit” grant application.

Mr. Pryor’s report also included a Christina M. Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times resolution to authorize the borough LIGHT IT UP...A composite of fireworks’ photos shows the variety of colorful blasts on display July 4, during the to release funds to pay for half the Independence Day celebration at Nomahegan Park in Cranford. cost of materials (estimated at $20,000) for the Hetfield Avenue Bridge repair. The work involves mill- ing and repaving later this summer to Freeholders Hire Private Company be done by the county. Scotch Plains has been asked by Fanwood to pay for half of the mate- To Manage County Golf Courses rials, noted Borough Clerk Eleanor McGovern. By PAUL J. PEYTON county’s purchasing director, and Mr. Sullivan said Kemper would Greg Ryan for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE…GOP Candidates for State Assembly “They have to do the repair to the Matt DiRado, assistant county coun- only manage the county’s clubhouse in LD-22 – former Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks and his runningmate Bo bridge. This came about before the ELIZABETH — The Union sel and an attorney with Decotiis, operations. “It has nothing to do with Vastine – read the Declaration of Independence to scores in the audience on July 18-wheeler turnover,” said Ms. County Board of Chosen Freeholders Fitzpatrick, Cole & Wisler of Teaneck, the golf fees, has no impact of the cost 4, at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains. They are joined in the reading by several McGovern. approved a five-year, $421,000 con- represented the county on the panel. for a cart or the cost of a round of officials including Scotch Plains Mayor Nancy Malool and former Bogota Mayor CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 tract with Illinois-based Kemper Mr. Faella said representatives of golf,” he replied. Steve Lonegan. Sports Management to provide golf Kemper and RDC met with the com- “This is our proposal to, frankly, course management at Union mittee for a four-hour interview and a increase the professionalism and the County’s two public courses, Gallop- tour of Galloping Hill on June 22. management of the courses them- Cranford Springfield Ave. Bridge to Close ing Hill in Union and Ashbrook in During the public portion of selves and, in the end, increase our Scotch Plains. Thursday’s meeting, Judy Winter of revenue and make the golfing experi- The contract follows what officials Cranford asked how a golf manage- ence a much better one for the golfers For One Year During Re-Construction said was golf operating losses of ment company would impact the costs in Union County,” Mr. Sullivan said. By CHRISTINA M. HINKE tives analysis” for the bridge, accord- pushed back from June because the $500,000 in 2007 and $700,000 in of golf fees, “because it seems like He said the golf fees are deter- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ing to minutes of a Cranford Town- township’s engineer Richard 2008. The county freeholders ap- you are having double management,” mined by county staff and approved WESTFIELD — Starting some- ship Committee agenda in January. Marsden, Jr. had found fault with part proved the closing of Oak Ridge Golf she said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 time this month, the county-owned During its closure, detours will di- of the detour plan, specifically trucks Course in Clark earlier this year due Springfield Avenue Bridge located rect traffic to other county roads in- using Orange Avenue with a turn that to what officials said was an operat- by the Cranford Canoe Club will be- cluding Kenilworth Boulevard, is too difficult to navigate, Mr. Smith ing deficit of $410,000. Scotch Plains Second Block gin yearlong construction to replace Michigan Avenue and North Avenue. said. So, the engineer had talked to Al Faella, director of parks and the 103-year-old structure. The county These county road detours are to help the county about other possibilities community renewal, said Kemper was stated in its press release that the “keep as much of the through traffic on county roads. one of two companies that bid on the Party Is This Weekend bridge is “rated as being functionally off the local streets as possible,” said The bridge sits right between the county contract. RDC Golf Corp., By FRED T. ROSSI at a “nominal charge.” Mrs. DePaola obsolete.” The State of New Jersey Mark Smith, deputy mayor and com- downtown of Cranford and owner of the Forsgate Country Club Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times said more local businesses are in- Department of Environmental Pro- missioner of public works and engi- Nomahegan Park and is a route that in Monroe Township, also submitted SCOTCH PLAINS — The volved in this year’s event primarily tection (DEP) had required Union neering for Cranford. bears an average daily traffic flow of a proposal. township’s Cultural Arts Committee, because of the involvement of the County to prepare a “bridge alterna- The start of construction had been approximately 17,000 vehicles, ac- Kemper manages 70 courses in 28 with help from the SPMC, which is subsi- cording to a Union County press re- states, including Heron Glen in Scotch Plains Manage- dizing tonight’s party lease. Hunterdon County and courses in ment Corp. (SPMC), with a “substantial” “I would imagine Orchard would New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania will kick off its summer contribution. get a good bit of traffic” by cars trying and Virginia. concert series tonight Park Avenue, in front to navigate around the bridge, Mr. “By a large margin, a unanimous with the Second annual of the municipal build- Smith added. “I think it’s going to be margin, the recommendation was Block Party at Alan Au- ing, will be blocked off a mess,” Mr. Smith said about the made to go with Kemper for many gustine Park adjacent to from vehicular traffic to traffic. reasons. Some of which are their ex- the municipal building. provide space for the Canoers who rent canoes from the perience in managing public courses, Tonight’s event, event. In addition, there Cranford Canoe Club pass under the collaborating on the first tee program which runs from 7 to will be a classic car show Springfield Avenue bridge as the start for our youth and managing other 9:30 p.m., will have in- in the parking lot next to and end to their some three-mile jour- similar type public courses,” Mr. flatable children’s rides, the municipal building. ney along the Rahway River for pos- Faella said. face painting, clowns At last week’s town- sible sightings of baby deer, turtles He said the county would be able to and games, as well as a ship council meeting, and other animal life. The closure of “take advantage of the purchasing disk jockey and danc- Mrs. DePaola said sev- the bridge would put a halt to this power that they (Kemper) have by ing. SP Block Party eral of her children had route the Canoe Club offers as the buying in volume and passing those “There will be plenty July 17, 2008 recently asked her if last mainstay of its business. The oppo- discounts onto the things that we pur- of stuff for the kids to summer’s block party site direction is a half-mile with very chase.” do,” said Councilwoman Mary was going to be repeated because little nature life to see, according to a As part of the contract, Kemper DePaola, the council’s liaison to the “they loved it last year” and “wanted worker at the club, Jimmy Venia. will receive 5 percent of any addi- cultural arts committee. She told The to do it again.” He said the timing of the construc- tional revenues generated over the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times that For further information, call (908) tion, taking place in a year when the golf operations budget to be set by the local businesses would provide food 322-6700, extension 1223. economy is at it lowest in decades, is county. Raynor Denitzio for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times FAMILY FUN... Doug Muenzen and his four-year-old daughter, Stephanie, build “a little inconsiderate” and will “nega- Mr. Faella said the county wanted a “robot” out of tin foil during Fanwood’s third annual “Party in the Park” held tively affect the business.” a private firm to manage clubhouse on June 30. The event, which preceded a showing of Wall-E, served as the kick-off Area families come to the club to operations, which he defined as for the borough’s summer film series and featured rides, games, prizes and food. take a canoe out on the Rahway River. “non-maintenance-related golf ser- “It’s a moderately-priced activity and vices” such as food and beverage a good thing to do on the weekends,” sales. He said the county wanted to he said. “It’s going to hurt them [fami- look for “new approaches to its ex- lies] as well.” isting golf operations and to move Cranford’s Recreation and Parks from significant losses towards prof- Director Stephen Robertazzi said the itability.” proprietor of the canoe club pays the The freeholders, he said, autho- township a seasonal fee, which was rized $3.2 million in improvements already paid up front. “I think he’s at Galloping Hill and Ashbrook golf going to be OK,” he said of the busi- courses through a bond ordinance in ness manager. December 2008. The improvements Marbro, Inc. of Montclair, the con- include installation of an irrigation tractor awarded the $2.3-million system at Ashbrook and construction county contract, is planning to re- of a learning center and driving range place the bridge, reinforce it with at Galloping Hill. concrete footings, walls, decks and The county put together a Blue sidewalks, as well as having steel Ribbon panel to review the propos- Jessica Jaskula for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times support beams. Decoratively, the side- als. The panel included Kevin Vitale, WELL DONE…Scotch Plains-Fanwood PTA presidents were honored at the walk parapet walls, abutments and Board of Education (BOE) meeting June 25, for their efforts during the last school general manager of Baltusrol Golf year. PTA Presidents pictured are: Karyn Steele (PTA Council President), Lisa wing walls will be finished in stone Club in Springfield; John Sumas, gen- Ciarrocca (Brunner School), Laurie Prusik (Coles School), Lisa Dunlap (Ever- veneer masonry, similar to the bridge eral counsel at Wakefern Corp. and green School), Jeanne Cleary (McGinn School), Marianna Clausen (School One), northwest along Springfield Avenue treasurer of the Suburban Golf Club Joan Caramico (Terrill Middle School), and Jill Markovits (SPFHS), along with near Hampton Road. The sidewalk in Union Township, and Joe Tato, an BOE President Trip Whitehouse. Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times will have an ornamental railing. attorney who serves as president of NOT KANSAS...Amina Moore as the Wicked Witch of the West, Rebecca Lewis “I’m sorry to see the existing bridge the Fairmount Country Club in PAGE INDEX as Glinda the Good Witch (center) and Catherine Coughlan as Dorothy perform Regional.....2-3, 16-17 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-19 in the STARS production of The Wizard of Oz last weekend at Alan Augustine go because it adds character to that Chatham and is a member of area of town, but I recognize the need Baltusrol. Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9, 18-19 Classifieds .... 18 Park in Scotch Plains. STARS, or Student Thespians Are Recreating The Stage, Community ... 6-8 Sports ...... 11-16 A&E ...... 19-20 is a summer theatre group of students from Scotch Plains and Fanwood. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Mr. Faella, Mike Yuska, the Page 10 Thursday, July 9, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION POLICE BLOTTER

Westfield vehicle, police said. The victim refused Saturday, June 27, Edward treatment for the injuries he received to Pshybyshefski, 56, of Kearny was ar- his hands and arms. The suspect was rested after a motor vehicle accident on transported to police headquarters where Central Avenue and charged with driv- he was processed and released, authori- ing while intoxicated (DWI) and care- ties reported. less driving. No injuries were reported Friday, July 3, Raymond Sennit, 44, as a result of the accident. He was held of North Plainfield was arrested and until a responsible individual could be charged with DWI after a motor vehicle contacted. stop during which the officer smelled Sunday, June 28, after being stopped the odor of alcohol. He was transported for a motor vehicle violation at Central to police headquarters where he was and Lenox Avenues, Yolaida Gonzalez, processed and released. 22, of Jersey City was arrested on an Friday, July 3, Finley Cidone, 25, of outstanding Jersey City warrant for $99. East Orange was arrested on an out- Gonzalez was processed and released standing warrant after a motor vehicle after posting bail. stop. He was processed and released. OUR SOLDIERS...Sergeant First Class Ernest Fred Iodaci of the 102 Division of Sunday, June 28, Wilder Pereira, 29, Saturday, July 4, Rosa Collins, 42, of the 50th Infantry is welcomed home during the Parade of Heroes on June 12 in of Rahway was arrested on Mountain Newark was arrested on an outstanding Trenton by Assemblywoman Linda Stender (LD-22, Fanwood) and Jerry Leavy, Christina M. Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Avenue after a motor vehicle accident warrant after a motor vehicle stop. She president of the New Jersey State Law Enforcement Officers Association. RACE TO THE FINISH…Area residents compete in the annual Fourth of July on North Avenue, East. Pereira, charged was processed and released. Cranford Canoe Club races. A group of canoers Saturday morning challenge the with DWI, leaving the scene of an acci- Mountainside splashes in a heat on the Rahway River to the finish line under the Springfield dent, failure to report an accident and Thursday, June 25, Craig M. Simon, Union County to Scale Down Avenue Bridge. careless driving, was issued summonses. 39, of Plainfield was arrested and charged No injuries were reported. with driving with a suspended license Monday, June 29, Thomas Rosky, 40, after a motor vehicle stop. He was also Plan for Improved Dog Park of Rahway was arrested in the area of charged with an outstanding warrant out County Golf Courses 600 West South Avenue and charged of Plainfield in the amount of $500. By PAUL J. PEYTON out an OPRA form.)” He called the with possession of less than 50 grams of Thursday, June 25, Benedict Hycenth, Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times expenditure, which he voted against, suspected marijuana and possession of 67, of Newark was arrested at the New- ELIZABETH — The county is as “$28,000 down the drain.” Under New Management drug paraphernalia. Rosky was the front- ark Police Department on an outstand- working on a scaled down version of Delia Collins of Clark questioned seat passenger in a motor vehicle that ing warrant in the amount of $1,096. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 an improved dog park at Echo Lake the county’s approval of an $800,000 was stopped because he was not wear- Wednesday, July 1, a resident of Mary Park in Westfield/Mountainside. Last upgrade to the county’s weapons by the freeholders. Mr. Sullivan said “made $30,000” in 2008 and that ing his seatbelt. He was transported to Ellen Lane reported that his neighbor Thursday night the county rescinded range in Springfield. the county’s goal in hiring a golf seasonal positions “really didn’t cost Westfield police headquarters, processed had made threats against him over a pile a $600,000 contract with Falcon Ridge County Engineer Tim Mettlen said management firm was not to increase that much money.” and issued summonses for the charges. of rocks that was left between the ad- Wednesday, July 1, a homeowner on joining properties after the victim had Construction in Watchung following the county is replacing the existing the cost of a round of golf in the “It really doesn’t add up,” she said. the 100 block of Wyoming Street re- work done on his property. opposition received from county resi- facility, which he said is in “very, county. Kathy Torby of Clark asked about ported that his residence was burglar- Wednesday, July 1, Salvador Rivera- dents regarding the proposed cost. very poor condition and basically out County Manager George Devanney the approval of 24 additional parking ized and a laptop computer was removed Santos, 33, of North Plainfield was ar- “What happened is we had a plan in the open.” responded, “Through a current re- spaces at Galloping Hill at a cost of from the premises. Entry was forcibly rested following a motor vehicle stop on and now we are changing that plan,” “The new range will be state-of- duction in staff and through the elimi- $108,150 for a new contract of $1.6 gained through the front door. No one outstanding warrants out of said Freeholder Dan Sullivan, filling the-art, with reflectors to create nation of seasonal positions, the million with J.A. Alexander, Inc. of was at home when the incident occurred Mountainside in the amount of $250 and in as chairman in place of Freeholder safety at the end of the firing range. county is already saving more money Bloomfield. The company was hired and there are no suspects at this time. Plainfield in the amount of $250. He was Al Mirabella, who was absent. “So a There will be a very small building than it is going to spend on bringing to install the driving range at the Wednesday, July 1, Kunwar Baba, 25, transported to police headquarters where new plan will come up that has re- at the front with some restrooms Kemper Sports in to manage the golf course. of Westfield was arrested at Westfield he was processed and released. quirements that we come up with and a staging place,” he said. “There operations.” Mr. Devanney said the additional police headquarters on an outstanding Friday, July 3, a resident of Garrett suggestions that we are getting from will be an open structure over the Tina Renna of the Union County spaces are for handicapped use at the Clark traffic warrant in the amount of Road reported that someone entered his everyone else as to how we move top of the range and side walls on Watchdog Association said the driving range. He said “it made sense $500. Baba was released after satisfying unlocked motor vehicle while it was forward, and based on that we come the range to confine the bullets to records she saw showed Oak Ridge to do it now rather than later.” the bail amount. parked in the street and removed his Wednesday, July 1, Marcel J. Moyano, digital camera valued at $450. up with bid specs and a number that the range.” 25, of Westfield was arrested after he Friday, July 3, Rodney Halm, 40, of we think is appropriate for that bid.” The board’s next agenda meeting responded to Westfield police headquar- South Orange was arrested for allegedly County Manager George Devanney will be tonight, July 9, in Elizabeth ters on an outstanding Point Pleasant driving with a suspended license after a said the new plan would not be as with the Thursday, July 30, public criminal warrant. He was released after motor vehicle stop. He was issued a comprehensive as the previous pro- session to be held at the Union County posting $275 bail. summons and released at the scene. posal, but would be done within the Arts Center in Rahway. Friday, July 3, David Fuentes, 33, of Friday, July 3, Lamont Counts, 42, of current county budget. He said the Jersey City was arrested on an outstand- Irvington was arrested on outstanding county is looking to replace the fence, ing Jersey City traffic warrant during a warrants from multiple towns totaling as well as add a path, port-a-johns motor vehicle stop on the 600 block of $3,340 after he was detained by the New and a canopy. Fanwood West North Avenue. He was transported Jersey Department of Fish and Wildlife. Al Faella, director of the depart- to Westfield police headquarters, pro- He was transported to police headquar- ment of parks and community re- cessed and released after posting $200 ters where he was processed. newal, said he has met with five mem- Council bail. Friday, July 3, an officer responded bers of the public “to discuss what we Saturday, July 4, Lori A. Martino, 43, to a theater on Route 22 on a report of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 of Westfield was arrested on multiple an argument between two patrons can do immediately,” including new warrants during a motor vehicle stop at which started when one patron bumped fencing, more regular maintenance When reached yesterday, Mayor North Avenue, West, and Tuttle Park- the back of the other patron’s seat. and moving an on-site dumpster to Mahr told The Scotch Plains-Fanwood way. The warrants included a Watchung According to police, words were ex- provide for more parking spaces. He Times at press deadline she was wait- traffic warrant for $500 and two changed and then a slight altercation said the county has put out a revised ing for a call back from Scotch Plains’ Plainfield warrants, one a traffic warrant followed. Both parties were advised bid specification for replacing the officials on whether or not any dam- for $125 and the other a criminal war- of the complaint process before they existing fence. age was done to the structure from a rant for $125. She was transported to left the scene. Bob Harris of Cranford said the June 16 truck accident on the bridge. A David Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Westfield police headquarters, processed Sunday, July 5, Jaoa Dzidzikashuli, CLASSIC…The DooWop girls, Estrella Munoz and Tara Beelitz, dress up Larry facility only needs a new fence, “some truck, which was significantly over and released on bail. 25, of Reisterstown, Md. was arrested decent seating,” and a few additional the 56-ton weight capacity of the Darrow’s classic red 1987 Mercedes convertible during his DooWop party on his Sunday, July 5, Collins K. Kusi, 18, of following a motor vehicle stop for alleg- birthday June 29, at 16 Prospect Bistro in Westfield. parking spaces. bridge, flipped on its side at the bot- Roselle was arrested at the Woodbridge edly driving with a suspended license. Springfield resident Peter Stapleton tom of the span, on the east side, at Police Department on three outstanding Sunday, July 5, a resident came into said two county officials told him that traffic warrants, one from Westfield for police headquarters to report that while South Avenue. Scotch Plains handled $289, one from Bedminster for $180 she was walking near her home a small the county would reduce the size of the investigation of the accident be- and one from Roselle for $158. Kusi was red vehicle sped by. According to po- the dog park by “between 30 and 50 cause it has jurisdiction on that section held on default of bail pending transport lice, she yelled to the driver to slow percent.” of the span. The west side of the bridge to the Union County jail. down, at which time the driver yelled a “I’ll tell you this: I will find that is territory of Fanwood. Monday, July 6, Tyrone Miller, II, 39, threat back at her. out,” said Mr. Sullivan. “I think it (integrity of the bridge) of Elizabeth was arrested following a Fanwood Mr. Stapleton, one of the members is a good question but I don’t have all motor vehicle stop at North Avenue and Sunday, June 28, Kashari Slaughter, of the group that met with Mr. Faella, the solid answers yet,” she said, add- Clark Street on an outstanding 23, of Fanwood was arrested and charged said the proposal his group submitted ing that she would not want to pro- Woodbridge criminal warrant for $1,833. with simple assault after police were for the new dog park “does not de- ceed with the project until it is clear He was released after posting bail. called to a dispute on Roosevelt Avenue. crease the size; everything is just ba- the bridge was not damaged. Scotch Plains She was processed and released. sic and simple.” The council entered the first reading Saturday, June 27, James Hunter, 38, Sunday, June 28, Preston Lynn, 53, of He also asked the board the amount of an amendment to an ordinance re- of Plainfield was arrested on an out- Carteret was arrested on multiple out- of the amended budget for the dog garding unfit buildings. The council standing warrant after a motor vehicle standing warrants out of Springfield, stop. He was processed and released. Union and Carteret after a motor vehicle park. would like to rename the ordinance to Saturday, June 27, Mark Paczkowski, stop on Terrill Road. He was processed County Counsel Robert Barry said Abandoned Buildings. “This all came 50, of Scotch Plains was arrested and and released. the county would not release the bud- about because of the economy,” said charged with DWI after a motor vehicle Monday, June 29, Jaquelin L. Pollard, get “because we would already be Mr. Tompkins. The process would take stop at which time the officer smelled 45, of Plainfield was arrested on an establishing for any bidder what we’re up to a year to complete if the owner the odor of alcohol. Paczkowski was outstanding warrant out of New prepared to expect.” does not reclaim the building, accord- processed and released. Brunswick after a motor vehicle stop on Tina Renna of Cranford, president ing to Ms. Wheeler. Evan Falk for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times CHEE BURGERS HERE…The staff of Cheeburger, Cheeburger on North Sunday, June 28, Juan Ayala, 29, of Terrill Road. After further investigation, of the Union County Watchdog Asso- “We do not want to own these prop- Avenue in Westfield greet customers last week. The restaurant reopened June 30 Elizabeth was arrested on an outstand- she was also charged with hindering ciation, said of all the meetings she erties, but we want to be able to issue under new ownership after being closed for almost a year. Local businesses were ing warrant after a motor vehicle stop. apprehension for allegedly providing has attended, this was the first time a lien to destroy the property if it is given a free meal last Sunday and Monday to mark the reopening. He was processed and released. police with false identification by giv- she has heard a group ask for a fund- determined to be abandoned,” said Monday, June 29, Samantha Cianci, ing police a fraudulent New Jersey ing reduction “for something that was Councilwoman Donna Dolce. 18, of Edison was arrested and charged driver’s license. She was processed and going to benefit them.” The council is scheduled to meet for with disorderly conduct after police re- turned over to the Union County jail. sponded to a disturbance on Rahway Tuesday, June 30, Maria Vasquez, 60, “That’s so commendable,” she said. its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 14 Road. According to police, Cianci was of Corona, N.Y. was arrested after a Mrs. Renna also spoke about the at 7:30 p.m. in the municipal building. observed yelling obscenities at the oc- motor vehicle stop on Martine Avenue settlement of a lawsuit she filed cupants of a house and refused to follow on an outstanding warrant out of Tenafly. against the county. Her grievance was a police officer’s request for her to leave She was processed and released after concerning a document she requested the area. She was transported to police posting bail. and was denied because she did not headquarters where she was processed Thursday, July 2, Rodney M. Maughn, file an official Union County Open Cranford and released. 51, of Westfield was arrested after a Public Records Act (OPRA) form. Monday, June 29, a patron of a Route motor vehicle stop on Martine Avenue Earlier this month, Mr. Barry said the Bridge 22 business reported that someone en- on an outstanding Plainfield warrant. case cost the county $28,000 in legal tered her purse and removed her wallet, He was processed and released after fees. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 which contained several credit cards posting bail. “This lawsuit is costing (the county) for improvements in regards to the and cash. Thursday, July 2, Michael E. Jackson, less than $30,000…and that’s less width and capacity of the bridge,” Tuesday, June 30, Jormean Brannon, 37, of Plainfield was arrested on an than one freeholder’s salary. It’s cer- said Kinney Clark, member of the 24, of Plainfield was arrested on an outstanding Paterson warrant after a field outstanding warrant after a motor ve- investigation on Martine Avenue. He tainly a very small percentage of the Cranford Historic Preservation Ad- hicle stop. He was processed and re- was processed and released after post- money that you’re spending on pub- visory Board and long-time resident leased. ing bail. lic information department salaries of Cranford. He said he hopes that the Tuesday, June 30, a resident of Hetfield Thursday, July 2, Phills E. Ifeanyi, and jobs,” Mrs. Renna said. architectural design is “sympathetic Avenue reported that someone did ap- 49, of Far Rockaway, N.Y. was arrested “This is $28,000, so that you do not to the historic character of Cranford.” proximately $175 worth of damage to after a field investigation on Martine have to complete a form,” Mr. Sullivan The design of the bridge prior to its her lawn by driving a vehicle on it. Avenue on outstanding warrants out of responded. “I frankly don’t see what current structure was that of a truss Wednesday, July 1, a business on Linden, Scotch Plains and Cranford. He the problem is in doing that (filling bridge, he said. Route 22 reported that someone caused was processed and released after post- approximately $100 worth of damage to ing bail. a display that was outside of the busi- Thursday, July 2, Michel Sidalise, 50, ness. of Roselle was arrested on an outstand- Save even more than before with Allstate. Wednesday, July 1, Patrick Minott, ing Scotch Plains warrant after a field 24, of Scotch Plains was arrested and investigation on Martine Avenue. She charged with resisting arrest after an was processed and released after post- Drivers who switched to Allstate saved an officer responded to a report of a distur- ing bail. bance on Country Club Lane and ob- Thursday, July 2, a resident of Scotch average of $353 a year. So when you’re served him arguing with another person. Plains reported that while eating at a shopping for car insurance, call me first. You According to police, Minott was asked restaurant on Martine Avenue sometime to leave the area and he refused and between 1 and 2 p.m., her purse was could be surprised by how much you’ll save. continued to argue and then ran from the stolen from her table after she forgot it. officer. Minott was placed under arrest When she returned, it was missing. NELSON C. ESPELAND, LUTCF and transported to police headquarters Friday, July 3, Jimmie Benjamin, 50, (908) 233 6300 where he was processed and released, of Plainfield was arrested after a motor authorities said. vehicle stop on Terrill Road on an out- Friday, July 3, Ralph Tuhl, 68, of standing Lacey Township warrant. Scotch Plains was arrested and charged Jimmie M. Benjamin, Jr., 35, of with simple assault after an officer re- Plainfield, who was a passenger in the sponded to a fight in progress on Martine vehicle, was arrested on an outstanding The Espeland Group Avenue. According to police, upon ar- Union Township warrant. Both were SCOTCH PLAINS riving at the scene the officer observed processed and released after posting bail. [email protected] the victim on the ground with several Sunday, July 5, John J. Tarleton, 35, marks on him and Tuhl leaving the scene. of Scotch Plains was arrested after a After questioning him, the suspect motor vehicle stop on the 200 block of SAFETY FIRST…Sergeant Michael Tardi of the Scotch Plains Police Depart- Annual savings based on information reported nationally by new Allstate auto customers for policies written in 2007. admitted to striking the victim because South Avenue on an outstanding ment recently stopped by Westminster Preschool to teach Betty Perfilio’s class of Actual savings will vary. of an earlier incident of road rage in Westfield warrant. He was processed three-year-old children about community helpers and safety. 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Get Back On Track Continue to the next page ==> Page 2 Thursday, July 9, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Lance and Payne Discuss Healthcare Reform Proposal By JOSEPH GABRIEL AUBOURG develop and implement universal ac- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times cess programs to provide greater cov- WASHINGTON, D.C. – About 50 erage for the uninsured. It also con- million Americans are uninsured in tains provisions that emphasize pre- the United States, according to statis- vention and wellness, expand options tics provided by the government and for small businesses and individual Medical Billing Advocates of America, purchasers and extend coverage for a group that wants to lower the cost of dependents, provisions that the pub- healthcare. This data has President lic think tank, The Heritage Founda- Barack Obama pushing for a reform to tion, supports. have all Americans insured by ex- Mr. Payne, chairman of the House panding coverage, improving quality, Subcommittee on Africa and Global lowering costs, honoring patient choice Health, said the provision he would and holding insurance companies ac- like to see in healthcare reform is the countable. removal of “the financial barrier for Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Reps. Leonard Lance (R-7th, Union) healthcare in terms of dental vision, MEETING OF POLITICAL MINDS... The grand opening of Senator Tom Kean, and Donald Payne (D-10th, Essex) mental and physical care.” Jr.’s new District 21 legislative office on North Avenue in Westfield attacted a told The Westfield Leader and The “We must [in addition] lower the large crowd throughout the evening last Wednesday. Pictured, left to right, are: Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times that cost of prescription drugs for all Roselle Republican Chairman Roger Stryeski, Mountainside Councilman Glenn they agree that Americans should have Americans,” Mr. Payne said. Mortimer, State GOP District 22 Assembly candidate Bo Vastine of Scotch Plains the option to choose between a gov- Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-6th, and Tom Sloan, an attorney in Scotch Plains. ernment-backed, private or employer- Monmouth), chairman of the House backed health insurance plan. They Energy and Commerce Subcommit- also agree that hospitals across the tee on Health, said in a statement on United States should update their June 23 that, “The ranks of the unin- medical data and technology to save sured continue to swell [while] the money on waste and insurance fraud. cost of insurance and medical care Also, both Congressmen want to find continues to skyrocket.” a way to pay for this reform without The American Medical Associa- putting the burden on American tax- tion (AMA), a group that advocates payers. the rights of physicians, told The Mr. Lance, along with a group of Leader/Times that the AMA “sup- centrist house Republicans called ports health system reform alterna- the “Tuesday Group Political Ac- tives that are consistent with AMA tion Committee,” is trying to find a principles of pluralism, freedom of compromise to competing bills by choice, freedom of practice, and uni- Senators Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) and versal access for patients.” Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.) and the A majority of House Republicans House Republican version. The said that the Democratic health re- “Tuesday Group” has some 30 form bill, which would cost more members, including Mr. Lance, than $1 trillion over 10 years, is too Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R- costly, a point backed up by both 11th, Morris) and Rep. Frank the Congressional Budget Office LoBiondo (R-2nd, Salem) from (CBO) and supported by Greg Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader and The Times New Jersey. D’Angelo, a healthcare analyst with LET FREEDOM RING...Frank DeCicco of Colonia, and raised in Cranford, The group has unveiled its own the Heritage Foundation. plays Independence Day-themed music on his boom box and thanks America’s While the GOP alternative “Medical armed forces for their fight for freedom. He sits with his wife, Gail, July 4 at healthcare reform proposal, the Nomahegan Park in Cranford. Their son, David, is a senior airman for the New “Medical Rights and Reform Act.” Rights and Reform Act” might cost less Jersey Air and National Guard. Charlie Dent (R-Pa.), part of the in the long run than the Democratic bill, “Tuesday Group,” said this provi- the CBO said they still do not have a sion, among other things, would final price tag on the proposal. Rolling Thunder Ride for establish an “independent cures ac- celeration network” to fund and re- Lance Announces search promising discoveries such Freedom Set for Sept. 20th Mobile Office Hours as cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s AREA – This year’s annual Ride remains of fallen Soldiers. disease, Parkinson’s disease, AIDS, WESTFIELD — Rep. Leonard for Freedom will be held on Septem- The first official commemoration and other life threaten diseases, and Lance (R-7th, Union) and his staff ber 20th, 2009. As is the past, this of POW/MIAs was July 18, 1979. It make grants available to applicants will host a series of mobile district freedom ride will be in honor of POW/ was the result of resolutions passed in with or without access to private office hours throughout the month of MIA Recognition Day – a day of Congress. The first national ceremony matching funds. The Tuesday Group July in an effort to bring the services remembrance and hope for the speedy was held on this date. Over the next Republicans co-leader Mark Kirk of his office directly to his constitu- and safe return of American Prison- several years, it was held in varying (R-Ill.) has said this could lead to ents. ers of War, and those still missing in dates of the year. Finally, in 1986, the development of life-saving cures Any one who needs assistance with a The Westfield Leader and The Times Photographers Action. It also seeks the return of the The National League of Families pro- WEEKEND IN PHOTOS...Top, Cranford fireworks blast on July 4 lights up for the above life threatening dis- federal agency or would like to offer a posed the third Friday in September the crowd by Paul Lachenauer; center, families enjoy July 4 celebration in eases. comment about any issue pending be- Barn Dance at Stable as a day to recognize and remember Clark by Susan Dougherty; bottom, biker girls line up in patriotic style in “New Jersey’s workforce and fore the Congress, is asked to stop by for POW/MIAs. This date was selected, Cranford by Christina Hinke. See the many weekend photos at companies are on the cutting edge assistance. The locations are as follows: Includes BBQ Dinner as it is not associated with any wars. www.goleader.com/photos. of the development of medical treat- Saturday, July 11, Scotch Plains MOUNTAINSIDE – The Trailside Each year, the president of the United ments and biotechnology,” Mr. Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to noon, Nature and Science Center will hold States issues a proclamation on this Lance told The Westfield Leader Scotch Plains Municipal Parking Lot, a outdoor barn dance and barbecue day. and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood 430 Park Avenue. dinner at Watchung Stables in The assembly area for the ride is: Helping Accident Times. “We must close the innova- Monday, July 13, Springfield, 2 to Mountainside on Saturday, July 25 Warinanco Park in Roselle. The des- tion gap and help speed up the pro- 4 p.m., Jonathan Dayton High School, from 7 to 10 p.m. This program is part tination will be the N.J. Vietnam Vet- Victims Everyday cess of turning breakthrough dis- 139 Mountain Avenue. of Trailside’s series of activities for erans' Memorial in Holmdel. The cer- coveries from the laboratory into July 22 New Providence, 2 to 4 adults, ages 18 years and older. emony will include wreath laying, life-saving treatments.” p.m., on Wednesday, July 22 at the Rusty Burns will call out basic guest speakers, food vendors (no al- Mr. Lance’s second provision in- New Providence Borough Hall lo- square dance steps while a fiddler cohol permitted). Registration is 8 cluded in the act would allow young cated at 360 Elkwood Avenue. gets everyone’s feet moving. A line a.m. Departure is 11:30 a.m. The reg- people up to age 26, who otherwise Wednesday, July 29 Roselle Park, dance instructor will teach some new istration fee is $3 to cover tolls, ex- might not choose to purchase in- 2 to 4 p.m., at the town Gazebo lo- dance routines. penses and donation to the New Jer- surance, to have access to their cated at Chestnut and East Grant Pre-registration before July 22 is sey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial parents’ health insurance. The mea- Streets. preferred, but walk-ins will be wel- Foundation & Vietnam Era Educa- sure, he said, would help reduce Mr. Lance’s mobile office’s are free come. The admission fee is $25 per tional Center. The event is sponsored the number of the uninsured Ameri- and open to the public. Residents person for Union County residents By Rolling Thunder(R), Inc., New can citizens by at least seven mil- with questions call the Westfield of- and $30 per person for out-of-county Jersey Chapter 2, New Jersey Viet- lion. fice at (908) 518-7733 or the participants. For additional informa- nam Veterans' Memorial Foundation. The “Medical Rights and Reform Flemington Office at (908) 788-6900 tion and directions, call Trailside at For More Information, contact: Roll- Act” includes an innovative program for more information or visit (908) 789-3670 or visit us ucnj.org/ ing Thunder at (609) 971-3544 and of tax benefits and funds for states to www.lance.house.gov. trailside. see rollingthunder-nj2.org.

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 9, 2009 Page 3 WF Shows Its Treasures Peyton's Peek at the Week To ‘In Bloom’ Judges In Politics By BRIGITTA GREENE ties to celebrate their beautiful down- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times town centers and historic spaces rather By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times WESTFIELD – From the hanging than the “big box stores and shopping floral baskets downtown to the red strips.” Palin to Resign July 26; Pundits the support of two renegade Demo- and white begonias in Tamaques Park, Dave Williams of Williams Nursery Speculate Run for Presidency crats, Senators Pedro Espada, Jr. of the blooms of Westfield received full said the financial crisis has also con- Alaska Governor Sarah Palin an- the Bronx and Senator Hiram attention last week. A pair of judges tributed to a growing appreciation for nounced last Friday that she would Monserrate of Queens. arrived Wednesday afternoon to spend the garden. “People just need to sit resign from her post effective July 26, The governor issued proclamations two days assessing the town’s perfor- back and relax a little,” he said. “And leaving some political pundits to state for special session every day at 3 p.m. mance in eight specific criteria, four there’s no better place to sit back and that the 2008 Republican Vice-Presi- through July 6. He also asked State of which are based on horticulture. relax than your own community…with dential candidate would seek the Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, a Westfield will compete against your own flowers.” Presidency in 2012. Gov. Palin said Democrat, to withhold the pay of other towns across the nation as a part The garden, said Ms. Gilhooley, she had decided not to seek a second senators’ salaries. So far, Mr. DiNapoli of a contest presented by America in becomes the perfect metaphor for com- term in 2010 and did not want to be a has declined to take that step. Bloom, a national organization en- munity growth. “Seeds grow,” she said. NcNamara Dies; Headed Defense Courtesy of Jim Lowney/ County of Union “lame-duck governor.” Lieutenant EMERGENCY OPERATIONS…Union County Emergency Management Di- couraging community development “You plant them, and they grow. That Governor Sean Parnell will assume During Vietnam War in ’60s rector Chris Scaturo, center, speaks to U.S. Congressman Leonard Lance (R-7th, and preservation through local beau- is what America needs right now.” the governorship. Former Defense Secretary Robert Union), left, and Union County Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella about en- tification projects. Community involvement and col- Menza Begins Tenure as Hillside McNamara, 93, died on Monday. He hancements to Union County’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) that are The Downtown Westfield Corpo- laboration, one of the eight judgment Mayor, Replacing McCoy-Oliver headed the Pentagon for seven years, being made possible by a $500,000 federal grant requested by Mr. Lance. The ration (DWC) officially partnered criteria, was a key part of Westfield in beginning in 1961, under President funds would expand the capabilities of the EOC to connect with each municipal Real estate developer Joe Menza police, fire and emergency management office during an emergency. The project with Williams Nursery in April, be- Bloom, said Sherry Cronin, execu- took over the reigns of Hillside as its John F. Kennedy and continuing un- ginning the “Westfield in Bloom” tive director of the DWC, in her speech der President Lyndon B. Johnson. He includes the purchase of two new banks of radios to expand communications, new mayor last week following his three additional consoles to outfit each station, four new computers for each initiative and encouraging commu- on Wednesday night at Acquaviva. victory over At-Large Councilman has been associated with the Vietnam nity groups to join in town-wide beau- She thanked the many clubs and resi- position, a new LCD monitor, and new Federal Communications Commission Jerome Jewell, a candidate backed by War, which was nicknamed (FCC) licensing for each radio frequency. tification efforts. dents who participated in keeping Union County Democratic Party “McNamara’s War.” He also ran the After months of collaboration between Westfield “in bloom.” Chairman Charlotte DeFilippo. defense department during the Bay community groups — from the Rake Williams Nursery donated a por- Mayor Menza said it was his re- of Pigs invasion in 1961, and the and Hoe Garden Club to the department tion of the plants in the 48 new hang- sponsibility to prepare and submit an Cuban missile crisis the following House Approves $500,000 of public works — the town welcomed ing baskets downtown, as well as the annual operating budget and to sign year. He later ran the World Bank the judges with a reception at Acquaviva plants for the drought-resistant plant- all contracts, according to before retiring in 1981. For County Emergency Ctr. delle fonti on Wednesday night. ers in Mindowaskin Park. politickernj.com. He replaces Karen President Obama’s Trip Includes The judges then spent Thursday and Mr. Williams also created a website McCoy-Oliver, whose battles with Russia, Italy, Speech in Ghana WESTFIELD – Rep. Leonard said. Friday touring the town, sizing up the for community members to post pic- the council were highlighted when After a July 4 barbecue at the White Lance (R-7th, Union) has announced “These important funds will al- community in the areas of tidiness, tures of their gardens or floral displays. she refused to sign off on pay raises that the House of Representatives low us the capability to serve as a environment, community involvement, “There’s a lot of treasures that we House, President Barack Obama flew for township department heads. to Moscow on Sunday to begin an passed legislation last month that back-up communications center to heritage, urban forestry, landscaped have in town that people don’t know includes Mr. Lance’s request for Union County Fire Mutual Aid and areas, turf areas and floral displays. about,” he said. The website, Paterson Orders New York overseas trip that includes G-8 meet- Senate to Work Over Holiday ings, a visit with Pope Benedict at the $500,000 for enhancements to Union any municipality that needs to tem- Remarking to The Westfield Leader westfieldinbloom.com, also has up- County’s Emergency Operations porarily relocate operations for any and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood dates and photos on the various beau- New York Governor David Pater- Vatican and a speech in Ghana. son has elevated the state Senate stale- President Obama and Russian Center (EOC). reason. We appreciate Congressman Times at Wednesday’s reception about tification projects across town. This federal investment would help Lance’s efforts and support of our the town’s infusion of flowers and Ms. Cronin, commenting Monday mate from a “conflict” to a “crisis,” President Dmitry Medvedev struck a according to The Times-Union. Re- preliminary agreement Monday to the county enhance its emergency project,” the freeholder chairman planters, judge Katy Moss Warner about the proceedings, said all the operations center through upgraded added. said, “If a city can take care of its work associated with the event was publicans seized control of the New reduce their stockpiles of nuclear York Senate last month after getting weapons to 1,500 each, the lowest technologies and improved commu- According to Union County offi- plants, it sure probably can take care “exhausting” but worthwhile. Ms. nications equipment, the Congress- cials, the funds would expand the of its people.” Cronin said a tour of Westfield’s sights levels of any U.S.-Russia arms con- trol agreement, according to an 880 man said. capabilities of the Union County Westfield is in the running for a and sounds – including Williams Christie to Speak Mr. Lance made the announcement Emergency Operations Center to con- total of nine different awards, to be Nursery, Echo Lake Park, Brightwood WCBS Radio report. Before UC ELC Ex-D.C. Mayor Barry during a visit to the Union County nect with each municipal police, fire announced at the Hershey Sympo- Park and Fairview Cemetery – was EOC and in front of scores of law and emergency managements office, sium in Hershey, Pa. in early October. meant for the out-of-town judges but CLARK — Chris Christie, the Re- Arrested on Stalking Charge publican gubernatorial candidate fac- enforcement and community leaders and also to serve as a redundant cen- Grand prizes will be awarded in each was also an eye-opener for her. U.S. Park Police arrested former taking part in a Threat and Risk As- ter to Union County Fire Mutual Aid of the eight categories of evaluation, “I didn’t realize how big the town ing Governor Jon Corzine in Novem- ber, will speak at the meeting Wednes- Washingtin, D.C. Mayor Marion sessment program conducted at the and all municipal departments during as well as best overall town within a truly was… I didn’t realize how beau- Barry July 4 and charged him with EOC on July 1. an emergency. population category of 20,001 to tiful Fairview is, with its orchard,” day, July 15 meeting of Union County Employer Legislative Committee misdemeanor stalking. Police were “Union County emergency opera- The project includes the purchase 50,000, which Westfield is compet- she continued. “The town really stopped in Anacostia Park when a tions personnel do an outstanding job of two new banks of radios to ex- ing in with Junction City, Kan., Michi- stepped up, and I think [the judges] (ELC) at Lana’s Fine Dining at Hyatt Hills Golf Course. woman flagged down an officer on keeping our citizens safe and respond- pand communications, three addi- gan City, Ind. and Collierville, Ind. paid attention to the community in- patrol and pointed to Barry, who was ing to emergencies,” Mr. Lance said. tional consoles to outfit each sta- Judges will also bestow an individual volvement and historic preservation.” Mr. Christie served from 2002 through November 2008 as the United in another car. Barry was processed “It’s critical they have the right re- tion, four new computers for each overall rating, called a bloom rating, Regardless of how the judges ulti- and released pending a court date. sources they need to prepare for and position, a new LCD monitor, and of between one to five “blooms.” mately decide, Ms. Cronin said “In States Attorney for New Jersey, build- ing a reputation for successful cor- The ex-mayor was previously ar- respond emergencies. This federal new FCC licensing for each radio Beyond awards, the volunteer Bloom” was “great for the commu- rested for smoking crack cocaine in a investment will go a long way toward frequency. judges will present the town with a nity, but now, we have to keep it up and ruption prosecutions. The July 15 event will begin at 8 hotel room in 1990. He was re-elected that goal.” Also included in the project are written evaluation, including recom- continue to make Westfield beautiful.” in 1994 to a four-year term as mayor “These enhancements will allow minor renovations to accommodate mendations for improvement. This a.m. with networking followed by a full breakfast and meeting from 8:30 and won a seat on the D.C. Council in us to monitor emergency activities these new capabilities, a backup gen- evaluation is valuable to the town, WF Retailers Sidewalk 2004, where he continues to serve. Mr. more effectively during an activation erator and training for the communi- said MJ Gilhooley, press representa- to 10 a.m. Sale Set July 16-19 The coast to attend is $20 per per- Barry had been onprobation since 2005 of the Union County EOC,” Free- cations center personnel on the mod- tive for America in Bloom. for not filing or paying income taxes. holder Chairman Alexander Mirabella ernized equipment. She said the report, which a private WESTFIELD – Retailers will hold son. Checks should be made payable consulting firm would provide to a their annual Sidewalk Sale Days, rain to checks payable to Union County town at a cost of $10,000 to $25,000, or shine, in downtown Westfield from ELC c/o Organization Resources, 34 gives communities a competitive edge Thursday, July 16 through Sunday, Ridgedale Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901. when applying for grants. Such an July 19. A clown will provide enter- Lana’s is located at 1300 Raritan The Law Offices of advantage is even more valuable to- tainment Thursday and Friday from Road in Clark at Hyatt Hills Golf day, when the federal government is noon to 2 p.m. and on Saturday and Course, located off exit 135 on the allocating comparatively large Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Garden State Parkway. Francis M. 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Last week, on June 26, obscured by the the windows or the weather stripping or 3. A tobacco or money pouch untimely death of Michael Jackson, Rep- put in new light bulbs or whatever in 4. A jewler’s gouging tool for working New Jerseyans who thought they would know the governor, given the recent track record of politics not resentative Leonard Lance, a Republican order to sell it. in a depression, as in engraving metal candidates for lieutenant governor by now will have only in New Jersey but nationally. The governors in and our representative to the House of The bill also sets up a system, run by TIMBROLOGY Representatives, joined seven other Re- the federal government, for certain people 1. The study of eye diseases and care to wait until the end of the month. Our question is Connecticut and New York resigned following scan- publicans and voted in favor of the including anyone earning less than 150 2. In political economy, the science of why are legislators rewriting the law three-and-half dals, and now Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is leaving Waxman-Markey climate change bill. The percent of the official poverty level, to commercial exchanges years after voters approved a ballot question to office at the end of the month. Voters and the media provisions of the bill are not consistent receive monthly payments directly from 3. The science or study of postage with the traditional values of the Repub- the federal government as direct deposits stamps create the post? Were too many loopholes found? must be given a sufficient amount of time to review lican Party or with the republican (small into their bank accounts to make up for 4. The study of prehistoric birds Originally, lieutenant governor candidates were the backgrounds of these candidates. “r”) system of government on which this their lost purchasing power caused by the IMPRECATION to have been chosen 30 days after the June 2 Primary The lieutenant governor candidates will face-off country was founded and which made it bill. The bill itself acknowledges quite 1. A curse the great country that it is. clearly that all of us will lose purchasing 2. Humiliation; shame; falling from Election, thus by the July 4th weekend. But state in at least one debate in the fall under the require- Depending on which day of the week it power. grace legislation signed by Governor Jon Corzine last ments of the new state law. is, the bill has been described as address- Preserving the environment and reduc- 3. A dashing or clashing month now stipulates that the lieutenant governor We want to know how much this new office is ing global warming, or providing “green” ing our dependence on foreign oil are 4. A tearing in pieces jobs or reducing our reliance on foreign important. Unfortunately, Rep. Lance and selections be named 30 days after the primary going to cost taxpayers. New Jersey has decided that sources of energy. Some people think anyone else who voted for this bill seems results have been certified, thus making the new the lieutenant governor will assume the duties of one global warming is a bit of a sham, and to think that the way to address these Letters to deadline July 27. Gubernatorial Primary results for of the governor’s cabinet posts, although they will some don’t. It is fair to say the issue issues is to increase the level of govern- remains unsettled at this point. On the job ment involvement in our lives and in- the Editor the Democratic and Republican races were certified not serve as attorney general. Will this new post front, the Heritage Foundation estimates crease taxes on almost everyone. on June 26. require a State Police escort similar to the Gover- that the net job loss caused by this bill in As for the people who will receive Cap and Trade: Stop It Voters favored the creation of the new position nor? Representative Lance’s district alone will these direct deposits, the bill increases be about 2,400. those people’s dependence on the federal For Your Children back in November 2005, when they approved a While the lieutenant governor will take a backseat We’ve all heard that the bill will sub- government as well as reduces their in- stantially increase our energy costs; what centive to care about what is going on. Independents, Democrats and Repub- ballot question. The Legislature put the question to the governor, it is important to know the exact role licans, wake up! Your children will not before voters following two stints in which the this individual will play in the administration and hasn’t been emphasized is that these in- Picture someone opening their PSE&G creases will find their way into the Fed- bill and thinking: “Hey, what do I care have the same opportunities you’ve had Senate President, Donald DiFrancesco in 2001 and what type of governor they would be. eral Treasury – just as our taxes do. Basi- that the government has set up this new to realize their dreams because your Con- cally, every business will have to pay the tax system and made all these new rules? gressman, Leonard Lance, has sold Richard Codey in 2005, served as acting governor We hope Governor Corzine and GOP nominee everyone’s future down the river to curry following the resignations of Governors Christine Chris Christie have done their homework in select- government for a permit to use energy, They’re giving me money every month and guess whom those businesses will just like a paycheck! Hmm, maybe I ought favor from special interests. The Cap and Whitman and Jim McGreevey. ing their running mates. After all, New Jersey needs charge to get that money? It has been to keep voting for these guys.” Trade legislation that he helped the House estimated that the loss in personal income This bill takes entirely the wrong ap- pass is the most insidious and destructive The position of lieutenant governor has to be taken a lieutenant governor with solid leadership skills, tax ever levied on American taxpayers. seriously, as this individual has often become the new not just a cheerleader for the governor. to the people living right here in this proach in addressing the issues it suppos- Congressional district will be $599 mil- edly addresses, makes the poor even more Stop and think about it. The Cap and lion in 2012, the first year the bill would dependent on the federal government, Trade is a far-reaching tax on energy take effect. provides for the feds to take more money production and use. Everything you use As for reducing our dependence on from everyone else disguised as higher in your daily life – what you eat, the Letters to the Editor foreign sources of energy, there would energy costs and increases the federal clothes you wear, the toys for your chil- seem to be other, more straight-forward government’s power. dren/grandchildren, the materials that put ways to do that (such as requiring higher Rep. Lance was elected as a Republi- a roof over your head, your transportation Latest Westfield School Administration Contract: gas mileage or allowing new generation can and, in my view, has breached the – whether public or private, etc. will cost nuclear power plants to be built as the rest trust of those who voted for him. If I’d dramatically more with this tax. This bill ‘Ethically Questionable,’ Have They No Shame? of the world is and has been doing these wanted this kind of expansion of govern- was even going to tax the methane gas last 30 years while we haven’t built even ment, I’d have voted for Linda Stender. emitted by cows, the flatulence, until spe- With its recently announced agreement The board members appear to be blind tive the board evidently is choosing by cial farm interests had it taken out in the with the Westfield Association of Ad- to the fact that millions of Americans are entering into contracts with salary in- one). Maybe a real Republican ought to chal- The bill will require that anyone selling lenge him in the next primary election. I’d middle of the night. ministrators and Supervisors (26 school losing their jobs (including plenty of creases like these. After I learned about his vote, I called principals and the like), giving 4.4 to 4.6 Westfield residents), the value of invest- their house gets a signoff from the gov- vote for that person, and I don’t think I’d Jeff Bash ernment that the house meets certain en- be the only one. his office and told an aide that I assumed percent annual salary increases over the ment savings has plummeted, the average Westfield Lance only wanted to be in office for one next three years, the board of education, house price in Westfield has dropped by ergy standards, and if the house doesn’t Richard Fortunato satisfy those standards, you’ll have to fix term because, although I voted for him in my opinion, continues to show lack of over 20 percent from the high, and the Scotch Plains last time around, I was going to do every- concern for the taxpaying public at large, CPI Index has actually dropped by 1 thing in my power to see that he didn’t or even the quality of the Westfield school percent over the last year. SPF Ed. Enrichment have a second term. This bill still has to system. Not only did the board not have to offer State Bill A-3372 Will Stifle Economy, pass the Senate, but whatever your politi- any increase to these public employees, Foundation Success cal affiliations, let Senators Lautenberg but I believe that they would have had I wanted to take a few moments to Impede ‘Go Green’ Programs and Menendez know that the spending many qualified applicants for every posi- thank a few folks who made the Why Not Health Care Editor’s Note: This letter was sent to efits of the rebates and tax incentives for nonsense in Washington has to stop or our tion at less than the existing salary, should fundraising event for the Scotch Plains – children will never have the opportunities Shared Services? Fanwood Educational Enrichment Foun- Chris Christie and copied to the press. renewable energy projects. these administrators have had a problem The economic state that we are in, to realize their dreams and potential like with a contract that was actually fair to the dation (EEF) such a success. The event **** I understand Union County recently I am writing to you not only as a home- coupled with the prevailing wage being you had. changed the county employee health care taxpaying public. As far as the health plan was planned by Linda Caminitti and Phyllis Mirabella under the leadership of owner but also as a small-business owner imposed on Renewable Energy projects, Bruce Baker insurance plan from Horizon Blue Cross givebacks go, I am sure this still leaves a will ensure that fewer home and business plan more generous than most private Leland McGee, foundation President. in New Jersey. As a licensed electrical Westfield Blue Shield (HBCBS) to Cigna because contractor for 25 years, our company has owners will undertake what will be such HBCBS was going to raise their rates and sector plans (together with a pension plan Those in attendance had a good time and raised money for our students in recently become involved with the instal- an expensive project should this bill pass. Clark Circle Has Good would not negotiate. I also understand the better than any private sector plan). As well, this bill will impose a costly and In my opinion, it is ethically question- Middle and High school to attend leader- lations of Solar PV. As a result, we have Town of Westfield made a similar change been doing our homework on the finan- unnecessary burden on businesses that Points But Dangerous apparently for the same reasons, only in able to give (the board) or receive (the ship classes and training events. Now, more than ever, we need to provide lead- cial incentives offered by the State and are already struggling in this deep reces- I believe that the removal of the circle reverse. They switched from Cigna to administrators) raises when the people sion. paying the tab are clearly suffering hard ership training for our students; they are Federal Government in regards to solar at exit 135 of the Parkway has generally HBCBS. I’m not sure what to conclude energy systems. We have contacted Mr. Peters at NJ from this, but on the surface, it sure sounds times and lucky to be even keeping their our future. If anyone out there is still improved the flow of traffic in this area, interested in donating any amount to help As you are aware, the Bill A-3372, Public Television and Radio in regards to but there is one aspect of the new traffic crazy. jobs. Have they no shame? this matter. Knowing you are opposed to The bottom line is that taxes in our students, they can send a check pay- Mandating Prevailing Wage for Clean- pattern that has resulted in a dangerous With all the talk about sharing services energy Projects has cleared the Assembly the “project labor agreement,” we urge to save money, how’s this for an idea? Westfield increase every year at rates far able to: EEF of Scotch Plains – Fanwood, situation that needs to be remedied. Inc. to my attention at 11 Tillotson Road and awaiting Governor Corzine’s approval. you fight this bill. Perhaps integrate it into If you are coming north on the Park- Combine the health care plans for all in excess of inflation because the board your campaign and utilize the NJ Public of education continually gives raises that in Fanwood. Should this bill pass, it will definitely have way, and you want to exit onto Central county employees and all employees from a huge impact on the costs that would be Television and Radio to raise the aware- all municipalities within the county into are far in excess of inflation and unnec- Thanks to our Mayors — Malool and Avenue toward Westfield, you must be in Mahr for coming and supporting the event. imposed on home and business owners in ness of this issue, which will have a snow- the center lane after the first traffic light. one policy with one carrier. Then allocate essary to a quality public school system. ball effect on our whole economy. But wait, next spring at budget time the Thanks to The SP-F Times for covering order to go “Green.” The prevailing wage The signage at this point, however, is the cost back to each municipality on a rate would add 25 to 30 percent to the total per-employee basis. This would give the board will bemoan yet again that most of the fundraiser and helping raise the aware- Joseph Moroz vague and misleading. If you are unaware the budget is negotiated salary, about ness of the foundation. Special thanks cost of solar energy projects, thus the higher West Milford of the nuances of this turn, you may powers that be much greater negotiating cost would definitely outweigh the ben- clout with the insurance companies, re- which they can do nothing other than needs to go to John Cioffi at the Swiss believe that either the center or left lanes sulting in lower premiums for all. (And have some combination of layoffs, ser- Pastry Shoppe. John donated the dessert will get you to Central Avenue. In fact, might I dare say there could be some tax vice reductions and increased class sizes. for the event, which was a highlight for Mountainside Teachers Union the left lane does not provide access to savings?). A troubled economy and its conse- me. Please go there and support John at Central. Invariably, drivers in the left will It would probably take one part-time quences are likely to persist for years. 1711 East 2nd Street in SP. President Clarifies Position attempt to force their way into the center county employee to do the allocation math Every parent with a child in school should Phyllis and I look forward to continu- lane after turning the corner and realizing consider that the quality of the Westfield ing our support of theEducational Enrich- I have attached the statement I read at gram would be able to run, and the in- that they cannot get to Central from the and issue the checks. Heck, give me the the June 25 board of education meeting at structors would all be able to keep their database, and I’ll do it in my spare time. school system would be better preserved ment Foundation in the future. left lane. Beechwood School in Mountainside. In positions, if their salaries were reduced to The result is a dangerous situation through salary control than through lay- Al Mirabella Bruce Long offs and service reductions, the alterna- your article in the Thursday, July 2, edi- $20 an hour. where cars try to merge without signal- Westfield Fanwood tion of the The Westfield Leader, “MS On Thursday, June 18, I consulted with ing. Cars in the left stop dead as they wait BOE OKs Salary Cut For Summer En- the MEA officers and we decided instead to be able to merge to the center. Cars in richment,” I was quoted as saying, “On of advising all of our members to not the center lane do not allow cars in the left Thursday, June 18, I consulted with the accept the lower salary, we would give to merge, or cars race from the second MEA officers and decided to advise our them the choice of either accepting the light as drivers in the left try to get into the members not to accept the lower salary.” new salary or declining summer employ- center lane. If you check the attached statement, the ment. We understood many of our mem- The county should separate the two correct quote would be: bers were counting on this money and it lanes with pylons and clarify the signage “On Thursday, June 18, I consulted wouldn’t be fair for us to deny them any in order to alert unknowing drivers that with the MEA officers and we decided income at all. We understood there were only the center lane may be used to reach instead of advising all of our members to also members who would no longer ben- Central Avenue. not accept the lower salary, we would efit from participating in the program at give them the choice of either accepting the lower salary, due to child care ex- Bill Gottdenker the new salary or declining summer em- penses and other personal issues. We also Mountainside ployment.” felt badly for the parents who were de- Union Thanks Lance I would greatly appreciate this error pending on this program and would be being corrected. inconvenienced by its cancellation; not to For Energy Bill Vote Editor’s Note: The statement provided: mention the children who were looking “On tonight’s agenda, you will be vot- forward to attending. Rush Limbaugh would have them ing to approve a revised list of staff and I am not here tonight to point fingers or strung and quartered. But the New Jersey salaries for the Summer Enrichment pro- place blame. I am here tonight to make International Brotherhood of Electrical gram. It has come to my attention some sure the Board of Education members, Workers (IBEW) is happy that our state incorrect information has been given to and the community, understand why some has three Republican Congressmen who parents, so I am here tonight to clarify staff members, myself included, chose to had the foresight and fortitude to support some of the facts. decline further employment with the Sum- the climate change bill. Congressmen On Wednesday, June 17, I received a mer Enrichment Program. I am hoping Frank Lobiondo, Chris Smith and Leonard phone call from Dr. Baubles at my home. that everyone can understand the immense Lance were a key part of the successful At that time I was informed there was a disappointment and frustration of the staff vote of 219-212, in addition to the Demo- problem with the Summer Enrichment to learn – one week before the program’s cratic Congressmen, all of who voted in salaries and she asked for my input as the start – they would be choosing whether or favor of the legislation. President of the Mountainside Education not to work for half of what they had Congressman Frank Lobiondo has a Association. I was told there were not originally anticipated. As I said, I am not longstanding record of supporting the in- enough registrations to support the staff here to place blame. However, I do be- terests of New Jersey residents even when salaries. These position and salaries were lieve the Summer Enrichment Instructors the decisions are not quite that easy. We approved at the April 28, Board of Educa- need to be recognized as the victims in thank all of the Congressmen for their tion meeting. Summer Enrichment in- this scenario and not portrayed as the help in combating climate change and structors were approved at the agreed villains.” doing the right thing for the future of our country. upon stipend rate of $39.71 an hour for a Suzanne Jenks, President total of $2382.60 for the entire summer Mountainside Ed. Assoc. Chip Gerrity enrichment program. I was told the pro- President, NJ IBEW A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 9, 2009 Page 5 Letters to the Editor Councilman Commentary Where IS the ‘Loyal Opposition?’ On The Protestors In Westfield Has It Disappeared With the Facts? Rep. Leonard Lance was wrong to vote a first-class postage stamp a day.” A Sheer Genius Scam - Going Green Last Week at Lance’s Office “Yes” on the recent cap-and-trade legis- Lance also seems to justify his vote by lation for a number of reasons, not the recognizing that New Jersey “is more least of which being his vote was based on aggressive than the federal program con- All Right; Freedom Is Going, Gone! Tom Bigosinski, Westfield beliefs not supported by facts that his tained in the bill.” So it seems he wants to In light of the recent developments hold thermostat will be set at (I hear the constituents do not support. dump our trash on the rest of the nation. concerning the debate in Congress and in President likes to keep the oval office Cap and Trade Not Diabolical Fascist Let’s start with the way in which this He says that clean energy technology in our country over the Cap and Trade bill, quite warm — now, now Mr. President bill was presented. It was rammed through N.J. has “created thousands of jobs” and I have been compelled to respond to the that’s not fair), how far we can drive our Congress with little debate. Considering yet, since 2005, unemployment has in- overwhelming consensus of manmade cars each week, which doctors we can use Scheme to Suppress Opposition how this Congress has run rough shod creased by 200,000. The tax burden that global warming, especially since the con- and for which treatments we are eligible, The front page of the July 2, 2009 that stands for a centralized autocratic over the legislative process, as a member this legislation will put on small busi- gressman for whom I voted, Mr. Leonard how many children you can have, (each Westfield Leader provided coverage of government headed by a dictatorial of the “loyal opposition,” Rep. Lance nesses will only increase that number. Lance, voted yes for the cap and trade bill. additional human adds to the global warm- Congressman Leonard Lance’s recent leader, severe economic and social regi- should have pressed for more debate. If New Jersey’s actions are so great, The bill, which has now passed the ing dilemma), cold water washes only in “yes” vote on the “Cap and Trade” bill mentation, and forcible suppression of Instead, he joined with the left wing of the why are we ranked 50th in the country for House and is headed to the Senate, is those household washing machines — (less commonly known as the American opposition.” Democratic Party to vote “Yes.” business friendliness? basically a massive energy tax to combat and you better begin erecting a clothes Clean Energy and Security Act). As de- George Orwell wrote in 1944 that Looking at his rationale for voting yes, The great delusion of cap and trade is global warming. Manmade global warm- line, dryers use way too much energy; the scribed in The Leader’s article, the Act “The word ‘Fascism’ is almost entirely Lance calls the Waxman-Markey legisla- that it will purportedly reduce our reli- ing is a science all right, a political sci- sun works just fine. seeks to reduce carbon dioxide emis- meaningless,” but his words are lost on tion “not perfect.” That is the understate- ance on hydrocarbon fuels. Everyone ence. Any and all science to the contrary The control is endless, all under the sions by, among other thing, requiring those who seemingly toss around the ment of the year. It seems Lance’s reason- thinks of this as oil and gas for our big, of the manmade global warming science erroneous claim of manmade global electric utilities to meet 20 percent of phrase to express disagreement with any ing rests on a foundation that is more SUVs. What is less talked about, how- is conveniently squashed by the main- warming. It’s a political dream come true. their electricity demand through renew- legislative act. belief than science. You [the newspaper] ever, is that electricity is absolutely criti- stream media, which has now become an Control of the masses, tax increases across able energy sources, although opponents Congressman Lance’s vote on Cap- quote Lance as saying, “I believe there is cal for just about everything else, and appendage of our government. the board, convincing us it is necessary are concerned it represents a national and-Trade may have been right, or it may climate change that is occurring, and I about 70 percent of all our electricity It is actually an ingenious concept and for our survival, compounded with per- energy tax. have been wrong. Time will tell. And the think most scientists agree with that.” comes from carbon-based fuels (coal and method used to control the citizens of the sonal responsibility and guilt — all under The paper also carried a photograph protester outside his office had every right This flies in the face of current facts. natural gas). As economist Scott Grannis earth by convincing them that somehow, the guise of manmade global warming. of a protester outside of Congressman to communicate his opposition. But it According to a recent Wall Street Jour- notes, “If we want to cut hydrocarbon fuel we are responsible for giving the planet a It’s sheer genius! Lance’s Westfield office toting a sign would be encouraging to see that opposi- nal article, Sen. Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma consumption for electricity generation by, fever; and if we don’t stop our outrageous It’s time we take back our country, our that prominently exclaimed the vote to tion presented without resort to such ex- now counts more than 700 scientists who say 50 percent, we’re going to have to carbon emission behavior immediately, lives and our planet. Get a grip, people, on reflect “More Govt. FASCISM.” treme and misdirected terminology. Con- disagree with the U.N. on climate change increase renewable fuel use by a factor of the earth will get even sicker and die. It is the absurdity of this manmade global This protester, and those like him who gressman Lance and the 218 other Con- – 13 times the number who authored the more than 10 (i.e. from 3 percent to 35 no wonder this is America’s 21st century warming premise. Again, I say do your have a similar fascination with hyper- gress people who supported “Cap-and- U.N.’s 2007 climate summary for percent).” focus. We better shift the focus off the homework. Seek the truth, and you will bole, need to take a deep breath, or per- Trade” – in addition to those who voted policymakers. This just isn’t going to happen in one or fact that we’ve just spent our children and find it’s all about the money! I’ve done haps read some history. The new “f”- against it – deserve the benefit of the Mr. Lance uses as one of his justifica- two lifetimes without destroying the eco- grandchildren’s lives into trillion-dollar my homework, and I’m not buying into word (fascism) is getting a lot of play doubt that their votes were well-intended tions that the Congressional Budget Of- nomic engine of the U.S. oblivion! this nonsense. If you are truly a concerned recently in political circles, which is and not part of a diabolical scheme to fice (CBO) concluded that any costs of Finally, Lance offers as reasoning for This manmade global warming has as inhabitant of this planet, may I suggest extremely disheartening. Fascism is de- suppress opposition or exalt the nation the Waxman-Markey legislation would his vote that he wants to reduce depen- much merit as Chicken Little claiming you consider the possibility that the ma- fined by Merriam-Webster as “a politi- and/or their race over the individual. be minimal. But, as the Heritage Founda- dence on foreign oil. If this is the case, the sky is falling and is also reminiscent jority of the alarmist reporting on the cal philosophy, movement, or regime Thomas Bigosinski tion points out, the CBO report ignores why not support legislation that allows of the emperor’s new clothes. (For those topic of global warming is propaganda (as that of the Fascisti) that exalts nation Westfield 4th Ward Councilman the economic damage the legislation will the U.S. to tap our own vast resources and of you unfamiliar with the fable, ask and instead of allowing yourself to be and often race above the individual and do. It is an account analysis of the flow of produce more of its own oil? Why not mommy or daddy to explain.). brainwashed by Hollywood and the main- allowance revenue; it is not an economic promote further adoption of nuclear en- I have a theory, and it’s only a theory so stream media, read a scientific book on analysis of the true opportunity cost of the ergy, which is widely used in Europe? At don’t go all bonkers, environmentalists. the topic. Master Gardeners Thank Community bill. As footnote 3 on page 4 of the CBO the very least, do this as we develop more Could it be possible that Mr. Al Gore was If I may be so bold to suggest a recent analysis reads, “The resource cost does renewable sources over time in a manner so incredibly frustrated losing the presi- book published titled “Climate Confu- For Support, Invite New Members not indicate the potential decrease in gross that is not devastating to our way of life. dential election in 2000 that he still needed sion” written by Roy W. Spencer. Mr. domestic product (GDP) that could result It is all well and good that Rep. Lance still to make a difference in this world? — Spencer is a voice of reason with a PH.D The Master Gardeners of Union County tive Extension to deliver horticulture pro- from the cap. The reduction in GDP would believes in global warming and that he Ergo the movie An Inconvenient Truth, in meteorology, a former senior scientist would like to thank the community for grams and information to the public. also include indirect general equilibrium considers himself a “strong environmen- which by the way morphed into a very at NASA, and other numerous creden- their support during our Spring Garden Anyone with an interest in gardening and effects such as changes in the labor sup- talist” – after all, we’re all entitled to our convenient truth for him, yielding over tials qualifying him as an expert on the Fair and Plant Sale this past May. This is a commitment to volunteer service can ply resulting from reductions in real wages beliefs. However, he might also need to $100 million in revenues. Ah yes, man in subject or non-subject of supposed global our major fundraiser. The funds raised become a Master Gardener. No previous and potential reductions in the productiv- consider whether his views still match his vanity truly believes he makes a dif- warming. enable us to offer horticulture programs education or training in horticulture is ity of capital and labor.” those of his constituency that elected him. ference. Look around at the marketing behind to nursing homes, schools and other com- required. According to the Heritage analysis, And those of us that elected him may need The only difference I see happening in “green products.” It is astounding. Every- munity organizations. A new Master Gardener class is start- “the GDP hit in 2020 was $161 billion to consider if we should do so again. America today is the loss of our liberties one and everything is about going green. We grow fresh vegetables in our “Shar- ing this fall at the Union County RCE (2009 dollars). For a family of four, that ing Garden” for distribution to shelters, office in Westfield. Contact Lynne Michael Ellison as the government scoffs up more and Interestingly, these green rules and limit- translates into $1,870.” That is much big- Westfield more of the private sector – i.e., the auto ing one’s carbon footprint seems to evade food banks and soup kitchens, provide Orlofsky at (908) 654-9854 for an appli- ger than Lance’s “equivalent of a price of industry, banking industry, insurance in- the elite — particularly the political elite. speakers on gardening and grant awards cation or visit our website dustry; the medical industry is next and They’re still flying all over the globe (not to horticulture students at Union County mastergardeners-uc.org for more infor- this carbon footprint nonsense is the nail on broomsticks, I’m assuming, with the College and Union County Vocational mation. Applaud Congress for Supporting in coffin. The government is taking over exception of Senator [Barbara] Boxer). Technical School. We also support 4-H Joanne Krueger our lives, people! That is not liberty. Look Sorry, “ma’am,” something tells me quite gardening activities with children. Scotch Plains Clean Energy Act (Cap and Trade) We thank the following individuals the word up in the dictionary. It is tyr- possibly there is a broomstick parked in Last Friday, Congress took a historic I urge Senators Bob Menendez and Frank anny! your garage. and nurseries for their support of our fair: Amberg Perennial Farm and Garden Cen- AARP Thanks Gov. step toward a clean energy economy by Lautenberg to strengthen and pass the bill The government will soon, if not al- I would suspect most political elite live passing the American Clean Energy and to deliver on the promise that clean en- ready, be telling us what cars we can drive in larger-than-average houses smiling all ter, Bartell Farm and Garden Supply, Dreyer Farms, Miele’s Greenhouses, For Health Care Items Security Act (H.R. 2454). ergy holds to recharge the economy, put and what color they can be (did you know the way to the control bank while we light While our current policies on clean millions of Americans back to work and the color of your car affects global warm- candles, freeze our you know what and Williams Nursery; county parks, police In a tough economic climate, it can be and mosquito control departments; 4-H especially hard to balance the state bud- energy still need to be refined – and protect future generations from global ing?) — what temperature your house- ride bicycles everywhere. Face it, aver- scientific evidence that we need to be warming. age Americans, you’ve been scammed. Master Tree Steward Volunteers and get. The fiscal responsibility is to meet Trailside Science and Nature Center. the moral obligation of helping people doing much, much more — this is a huge As a college student who has lived in And while we’re all preoccupied with this first step towards freeing ourselves from New Jersey for my entire life, it is very Oligarchy Will Not global warming hoax, OPEC is basically New Jersey Master Gardeners are access needed health care through public trained volunteers who assist Rutgers Ag- insurance programs. Keeping people in a dependence on fickle fossil fuels, and promising to finally see future-minded in complete control of the world’s oil, Congress should be applauded for taking efforts in this area. Our current mindset of Allow Vote on Adoptees which is disgraceful, (there is more oil in ricultural Experiment Station Coopera- program that provides quality, preventive care is a sound investment in New Jersey’s it. ignoring future consequences for present New Jersey citizenry, beware. Take it this earth than we know what to do with), New Jersey’s representatives from both profits can lead to no good. It is clean and from the adoption community; nothing and no one in a power position, Mr. Presi- future. Judges Thank Westfield The Governor announced on Monday, parties played a crucial part in passing renewable energy sources that we will gets done in Trenton unless the governor, dent, is attempting to put a stop to OPEC. this legislation, and as a Westfield resi- need to continue to power our state and president of the Senate, and speaker of the To say nothing about North Korea and For Enthusiasm, Spirit June 29, that he would not enact the proposed $9 million cut to NJ FamilyCare. dent, I want to especially thank Rep. country in the future. I must give my Assembly agree on it. Now, if you want Iran plotting and preparing for a nuclear We would like to thank all the people Leonard Lance (R-7) for voting to pass thanks not only for all those current New anything done you will also have to con- attack on the United States and Israel — This cut would have closed enrollment of Westfield who participated so enthusi- for 17,000 low-income parents between this landmark legislation, setting an ex- Jersey residents, but those who in the vince a lieutenant governor. Despite the but not to worry, we’re going Green while astically in the 2009 America in Bloom ample of bipartisan cooperation to pro- future will be able to experience the mean- fact that nearly 80 percent of our legisla- they’re going nuclear. We’re going to 150 to 200 percent of the Federal Poverty competition. Special thanks to co-chairs Level (FPL). This excellent news is a mote clean energy; we will get there with ing of the Garden State. ture supports adoption reform, the cur- windmills and solar panels, all under the Sherry Cronin and David Williams for nothing less. rent oligarchy will not allow a vote on political umbrella scandal known as glo- direct result of hard work performed by a Matt Burton pulling together such an effective team. coalition of advocacy organizations, in- This bill now moves to the U.S. Senate. A752, The Adoptees Birthright bill (see bal warming. What a joke. We were impressed with the vibrancy Westfield adopteeswithoutliberty.com). We’re going green all right – going, cluding AARP New Jersey and New Jer- of your downtown and the beauty of your sey Citizen Action. Not only did the coa- Can anyone remember the last time a going, gone! residential neighborhoods. There is no bill was killed on the floor of the N.J. One last very important thought to the lition stop the proposed cutback to question that you have “planted pride” FamilyCare, but the program has been Legislature? parents of our young children — Please throughout Westfield – in baskets, con- It just doesn’t happen because political don’t allow them to be frightened by all improved with the elimination of premi- tainers and flowerbeds. ums for all children below 200 percent of leadership pulls all the strings and makes this global warming hysteria being put We look forward to seeing Westfield all the backroom deals. A full vote by our forth in our public schools. In my day, it FPL. represented in October at the America in There are many legislators who de- legislature is simply a dog and pony show, was the ice age scare, and I’m only 53 Bloom educational symposium and put on after the powerful elite has decided years old. My, how quickly we went from serve our thanks. First of all, AARP thanks awards program. We hope Westfield will the Governor. We also thank Senator so. This unfair concentration of power, an ice age to an all out polar ice cap continue to participate in America in now to include a lieutenant governor, meltdown. The only thing that’s in melt- Joseph Vitale for his strong and outspo- Bloom and recognize it as a valuable ken support and Senator Barbara Buono should infuriate New Jersey residents and down mode in America today is our free- community-building tool. honest lawmakers, alike. dom! and Assemblyman Lou Greenwald who Katy Moss Warner helped make this possible. Cpt. Peter Franklin Maria Carluccio Patrick Bones 47th CSH Unit, Iraq Westfield Sy Larson America in Bloom judges State President, AARP Princeton STAHL FARELLA Attorneys At Law Criminal Defense www.uniquecruiseandtravel.com Carol Bevere Kearney• Proprietor Civil & Employment Litigation 207 CENTER STREET, GARWOOD 908-789-3303 DWI & Municipal Court The Westfield Memorial Library 220 St. Paul Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 MARIO C. GURRIERI, ESQ. presents: 908-301-9001 • www.stahlesq.com Chair of the Family Law Department of DUGHI & HEWIT Whose We’ll Help Your Business 340 North Avenue Cranford, New Jersey 07016 Library DIVORCE QUESTIONS? 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Over 35 years of continuous practice in Family Law Union County Early Settlement Arbitration Panelist Join an improv actor and learn the tricks of for over 25 years creating believable characters and making up Court-appointed Standing Master & Guardian dialogue for improvisational scenes. Please Accredited Mediator bring your library card to participate. Get Back On Track Department staffed with four additional attorneys with experience offered at lower hourly rates Grades 9-1 2 Monday, July 13 7-8:30 pm [email protected] Formerly Senior Partner at Snevily, Ely, Williams & Grades 6-8 Tuesday, July 14 7-8:30 pm Gurrieri, Westfield (1972-2000) (908) 232-4407 To register, go to www.wmlnj.org and click For More Information: on Online Calendar, or call 908.789.4090 The Westfield Leader 908-272-0200 ext 4114. 550 East Broad Street www.goleader.com www.dughihewit.com Page 6 Thursday, July 9, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION College Club Announces Scholarship Recipients SCOTCH PLAINS – The College received $3,500 and will be a junior Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains has at Boston College; Bailey Cardinal, awarded a total of $25,000 in schol- daughter of Kris Cardinal, who was arships to 12 students, eight of whom awarded $3,500 and will be a sopho- are high school seniors who gradu- more at Fairfield University; Joanna ated in June and four of whom cur- Naugle, daughter of James and Jean rently are attending college. Naugle, who was awarded $1,000 Among the high school recipients and will be a sophomore at New York for the academic year 2009-2010 are University, and Arianna Williams, Terry Bustos, daughter of Nenita daughter of Adrienne and Craig Wil- Navarro, who received $1,000 and liams, who received $3,500 and will will attend Boston College; Kathryn be a junior at Ohio State University. Cockrell, daughter of Gregg and In addition, Michelle Conway, the Suzanne Cockrell, who received salutatorian and top female student $3,000 and will attend New York in the Class of 2009 at Scotch Plains- University’s Tisch School of the Arts; Fanwood High School, received an Michelle De Santis, daughter of Jo- award of $500 in recognition of her seph and Andrea De Santis, who academic excellence. She is the DR. AND MRS. ANTONIO PUGLIESE received $1,000 and will attend daughter of Diane and Donald (She is the former Ms. Frannie Re) Northeastern University; Erin Conway and will enter Columbia O’Brien, daughter of Christine University in September. O’Brien, who received $3,500 and This is the 73rd year that female will attend East Stroudsburg State students, seeking financial assistance University, and Christine Ruggieri, to pursue a four-year college degree, Ms. Frannie Re Marries daughter of Mark and Jacqueline have been helped by the club’s Ruggieri, who received $2,500 and fundraising efforts, primarily will attend Drexel University. through the annual fashion show and Gregory M. Stachura and Miss Sara E. Euwer Ten years ago, a special scholar- the production and sale of the Com- Dr. Antonio Pugliese ship, named for former College Club munity Date Calendar. Richard and Christine Re of After the reception, the couple spent President Marie Leppert, was estab- A special dinner reception was Westfield and Francesco and Maria their honeymoon in Costa Rica, where lished. This award is given to stu- held for the recipients and their fami- Miss Sara Euwer Engaged Pugliese of Kenilworth have an- they visited the rainforest and relaxed dents who, like Ms. Leppert, dem- lies at the Scotch Hills Country Club nounced the marriage of their chil- on the beach. They currently reside in onstrate a broad, deep and continu- in Scotch Plains on May 18. Carolyn dren on Saturday, April 4. their new home in Cranford. ing commitment to volunteer ser- Dittus, club president, and Linda To Gregory Stachura Ms. Frannie Re and Dr. Antonio The bride is a teacher at Roosevelt vice in their community. Squires and Tish Isack, Scholarship Pugliese were married at St. Theresa’s Intermediate School in Westfield This year, awards were given to Committee co-chairmen, made the James and Patricia Euwer of Pittsford in 2001. He was awarded a Church in Kenilworth. A reception while attending graduate school, and Kaitlin Rau, daughter of James and scholarship presentations at the din- Westfield have announced the engage- bachelor’s degree in computer sci- followed at the Bridgewater Manor in the bridegroom has a chiropractic Susan Rau, who received $1,000 and ner. Linda Squires and Marie Leppert ment of their daughter, Miss Sara Eliza- ence in 2005 from Boston College in Bridgewater. practice in Westfield. will attend the New Jersey Institute presented the awards at the recent beth Euwer, to Gregory Michael Chestnut Hill, Mass. Mr. Stachura is of Technology, and Linda Timko, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Stachura. He is the son of Michael and employed as a systems administrator daughter of Charles and Barbara Awards Assembly. Patricia Stachura of Pittsford, N.Y. with Pittsford Federal Credit Union Timko, who received $1,000 and will For more information about the The bride-to-be was raised in in Pittsford, N.Y. attend Carnegie Mellon University. College Club of Fanwood-Scotch Westfield and graduated from Among the college recipients for Plains, visit the club’s website, Westfield High School in 2001. She DAR Chapter Presents 2009-2010 are Kristen Barry, daugh- collegeclubfsp.org, or call the mem- earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in ter of Robert and Nancy Barry, who bership committee at (908) 889-4942. Psychology and Elementary Educa- Awards to Graduates tion in 2005 from William Smith Col- WESTFIELD – The Westfield lege in Geneva, N.Y. and her Masters Chapter of the National Society of Library to Hold Program degree in Education in 2008. Miss the Daughters of the American Revo- Euwer is a first-grade teacher at the lution recently honored students West Street School in Geneva, N.Y. graduating from the eighth grade On Paper Marbleizing The future bridegroom was raised with awards for their achievements WESTFIELD – The Westfield Ms. Leary graduated from Kean in Pittsford, N.Y. and graduated from in American History and citizenship. Memorial Library will present an in- University with a Bachelor of Arts Pittsford Southerland High School in The chapter gives these awards teractive workshop entitled “Ancient degree in Communications. She also annually in the form of certificates Art and Mystery of Paper Marbleiz- holds a certificate in Training and Bethel Baptist to Honor and medals. Faculties of individual ing” on Wednesday, July 15, at 6 p.m. Development and has taken work- schools select the recipients. Participants will learn how to make shops at the John C. Campbell Folk Pastor This Saturday Those recognized this year for unique gift boxes, bags, tags, book- School, Newark Museum and WESTFIELD – The Bethel Baptist having done outstanding work in marks and cards using the ancient art Kennedy Center. She travels the state Church will hold an 18th Anniversary American history are as follows: form of “Ebru,” better known as pa- with her Apple Annie arts-in-educa- celebration dinner in honor of its spiri- Leigh Ann Heinbokel, Edison In- per marbleizing, which is described tion programs, which present cross- tual leader, Pastor Kevin Clark, this termediate School; Jennifer as similar to tie dying. Saturday, July 11, from 2 to 6 p.m. at PROMISING STUDENTS…College Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains scholarship cultural themes using a variety of Mandelblatt, Roosevelt Intermedi- recipients gather at a dinner reception in their honor. Pictured, from left to right, Presenter Nancy Leary of Apple disciplines. the Knights of Columbus, located at ate School, and J.P. Gilmartin, Holy are: Front row, Kristen Barry, Michelle Conway, Bailey Cardinal, Joanna Naugle Annie Productions also will cover The Westfield Memorial Library 112 West 1st Avenue in Roselle. Trinity Interparochial School. and Christine Ruggieri, and back row, Katie Cockrell, Michelle De Santis, Terry the history of marbleizing. Created is located at 550 East Broad Street. The Sunday, July 12 morning ser- Good Citizenship medals are pre- Bustos, Kaitlin Rau, Linda Timko and Erin O’Brien. Not pictured is Arianna in 12th-century Turkey and Persia, All supplies for the workshop will vice will begin at 10 a.m. Dinner will sented to those students who ex- Williams. this patterned paper was considered be included. This program is open be served immediately after the ser- hibit honor, service, courage, lead- priceless and often was made in se- to Westfield Memorial Library and vice. The afternoon service will be- ership and patriotism. This year’s Career Group to Meet cret in the dark cellars of Istanbul- MURAL cardholders. To register, gin promptly at 3 p.m., featuring the medalists included Alexandra Constantinople. Although never writ- visit the library’s website, Reverend Reggie L. Hall, senior pas- Schwetje and Andrew Dougert, At Library on July 14 ten down, the secret technique was wmlnj.org, and click on the Online tor of St. Paul Baptist Church of Edison Intermediate School; Juliana SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch stolen by Crusaders invading Tur- Calendar or call (908) 789-4090, Somerville, as guest speaker. Albano and Aidan Hughes, $)3#/6%2 Plains Public Library will host a key and passed on. extension no. 4140. The Bethel Baptist Church is lo- Roosevelt Intermediate School, and meeting of the newly formed Ca- cated at 539 Trinity Place in Kelly Glennon and Sean Puzzo, WHYMILLIONHOMEOWNERS reer Transition Group on Tuesday, Westfield. All are welcome. Holy Trinity Interparochial School. TRUSTTHEIRHOMESTO July 14, at 10:30 a.m. Participants will have an 34!4%&!2- opportunity to share their ideas and Mark Ciarrocca Is Named experiences, learn about the library’s career resources and meet with other professionals. ‘Y”s Golden Volunteer Jacqueline Gibbs, corporate training manager with JPMorgan WESTFIELD – The Westfield Area individuals for outstanding service Chase, will present a session on ways “Y” recently announced the selection to the community and the “Y.” to improve one’s résumé. Individuals of Mark Ciarrocca as the 2009 recipi- The Westfield Area “Y” congratu- are asked to bring a current résumé ent of the “Y”’s Golden Volunteer lated Mr. Ciarrocca on receiving the Award. This is the highest award that Golden Volunteer Award and thanked Christine Cosenza, Agent with them to the workshop. 2 Elm Street Refreshments will be served. the Westfield Area “Y” bestows. him for his outstanding service and Westfield, NJ 07090-2148 Community members are encour- Mr. Ciarrocca has been a “Y” board dedication to the “Y” and the com- Bus: 908-233-9100 member since 1991. He has served on munity. www.christinecosenza.net aged to pre-register for this event by calling (908) 322-5007, exten- and chaired various committees in- For more information on the sion no. 204, or e-mailing cluding Board Development and Westfield Area “Y”’s programs, call [email protected]. Nominating, Legal, Long Range Plan- (908) 233-2700 or visit The presentation will be held in ning, Member Services and Public westfieldynj.org. the Music Room on the main level Policy. of the library. All programs at the His many years as an officer on Hiking Club Offers library are free and open to every- the Y Executive Committee has helped to steer the organization Various Activities one. The Scotch Plains Public Li- AREA – The Union County Hik- brary is located at 1927 Bartle Av- through multiple changes and chal- GOLDEN ACHIEVEMENT…Mark Ciarrocca, left, accepts the Westfield Area ing Club offers a variety of hiking and 3TATE&ARM&IREAND#ASUALTY#OMPANY enue, one block from Park Avenue lenges. He also has been very in- 3TATE&ARM'ENERAL)NSURANCE#OMPANY "LOOMINGTON ), “Y”’s Golden Volunteer Award from Stephen Murphy, “Y” board chairman, at volved with the Y’s Men’s Club. bicycling activities, most of which 3TATE&ARM&LORIDA)NSURANCE#OMPANY 7INTER(AVEN &, in the center of the township. For 3TATE&ARM,LOYDS $ALLAS 48 the recent award presentation program. A lifelong Westfield resident and town A lifelong resident of Westfield, take place in central and northern 0 further information or directions, councilman, Mr. Ciarrocca has been a “Y” board member since 1991 and has New Jersey. Annual membership dues call (908) 322-5007. Mr. Ciarrocca additionally is a mem- served on multiple committees. ber of the town council and has are $10. Prospective members are served as Acting Mayor. He has invited to try out the club by taking been active in multiple town orga- part in up to three activities before The Rotary Club of Westfield nizations and activities. joining. To receive a complimentary The Golden Volunteer Award was schedule that includes a new member CONGRATULATIONS! application, call the Union County Helping Our Community For 86 Years initiated in 1973 at the 50th Anniver- sary of the Westfield YMCA to honor Parks at (908) 527-4900. Dr. Jay S. 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SCOTCH PLAINS – The public which Betty showed her displeasure Plains Public Library has announced The first session will serve as an is invited to attend an update on the with the military occupation while the dates and details for two upcoming introduction to the magazine world, Frazee House restoration project on responding to a British general’s re- programs to be held at the library. the consequences of the current eco- Wednesday, July 15, at the regular quest for loaves of bread she had just The musical group Radar Rangers, nomic slowdown, how to research luncheon of the Fanwood-Scotch baked. Betty’s oven is still present, headed by New Jersey resident and the markets and choose the best one Plains Rotary Club. and the house also has historic inter- music therapist John Foley, will for one’s writing, how to pitch a story The club holds a lease on the Revo- est for being a common farmstead of perform on Tuesday, July 14, at 7 and how to compose a query letter. lutionary-period Frazee House and the period, the sort of structure that p.m. Radar Rangers’ concerts focus The second session will focus on the acre surrounding it. The Frazee is rarely preserved. on integrating special-needs children writing – fiction versus nonfiction, house stands on Raritan Road just “When the house is restored and with the general audience. becoming an expert in one’s field, west of Terrill Road in Scotch Plains. the story of Betty is more widely The group first came together to planning the article and the impor- Local Rotarians are active in the familiar,” said Mr. Calamaras, “we record songs Mr. Foley was using in tance of leads and endings, among RIDE IN REMEMBRANCE…The Neumann Foundation donates 101 bikes to 90 restoration effort, which is being believe that Union County will take police departments in remembrance of Essex County Police Officer Keith Neumann his work as a music therapist. Radar other aspects. for the 20th Anniversary 101 Bike Awards 2009, held May 20 at the Parsippany spearheaded by Fanwood-Scotch its place as a major point of interest Rangers’ songs draw on Mr. Foley’s A former editor-in-chief of FO- PAL complex. Pictured, from left to right, are: Gerry and Phyllis Hartmann, Plains Rotary Frazee House Inc., a in American history, comparable to work with legendary folk singer CUS magazine, Mr. Jacobs has pub- Scotch Plains Police Captain Steve Freedman, Sergeants Ted Conley and Dave 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. the Monmouth battlefield where Oscar Brand and on the years of rock lished more than 750 magazine ar- Smith, Eleanor Neumann, Jennifer Toal, Robyn Toal, Steve Toal, foundation The luncheon will take place at Molly Pitcher helped load Ameri- and roll bands that came before. ticles and teaches a course on writ- president, and Ralph Tancredi, treasurer. noon at the Pantagis Renaissance can cannons.” Group SPIRIT!, a family-centered ing and publishing at the University restaurant, located on Mountain Av- The cost to attend the luncheon is autism support group, will co- of South Florida. His latest book, enue at Park Avenue in Scotch $13. Those interested are asked to sponsor this program with the library. “The Writer Within You,” was named SP Police Among Recipients Plains. respond to Blanchard Hiatt at (908) For more about Radar Rangers, visit a Best Book of the Year by seven Annabelle Radcliffe-Trenner of 233-9194. myspace.com/radarrangers. publishing organizations. Historic Building Architects, LLC On Wednesday, July 15, and Mon- Both the Radar Rangers and “The Of Neumann Bike Donations will report on her organization’s find- day, July 20, the library will host Written Word” programs will be held SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch understood, so I thanked him for his ings about the structural condition “The Written Word,” a two-part in the Community Room on the lower Plains Police Department recently was interest and we hung up,” said Mr. Toal. of the Frazee House and recommen- workshop on writing for magazines. level of the library. Pre-registration among the recipients of bicycles do- A week later, Mr. Toal received a call dations for restoring it. Fanwood- The 7 p.m. sessions, facilitated by for these events is encouraged and nated through the Neumann Founda- from the same person. The caller said, Scotch Plains Rotary Frazee House author Charles Jacobs, will be part may be done by calling (908) 322- tion for its bicycle patrol program. “I explained to my family about the Inc. sponsored Ms. Radcliffe- of the library’s Master the Art of 5007, extension no. 204, e-mailing Based in Pine Beach, the Neumann whole 101 concept, and they thought it Trenner’s analysis of the house. Reading summer reading program [email protected] or accessing Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) or- was great…so we would like to give The group’s mission is to make summer.scotlib.org. ganization that was established in you money to purchase another 101 the house a centerpiece of a historic Garwood Lions Present All programs at the library are free memory of Essex County Police Officer bikes!” restoration that inspires community, and open to everyone. The Scotch Keith Neumann by his family. Officer A week later the donor, who wishes state and national pride and creates Scholastic Awards Plains Public Library is located at Neumann accidentally was shot and to remain anonymous, was in Mr. Toal’s opportunities for various commu- GARWOOD – During the annual 1927 Bartle Avenue. For further in- killed during a pre-dawn drug raid on office handing him a check for nity activities. ARTIST’S RENDITION…The Revo- Eighth Grade Commencement Exer- August 3, 1989. He was 24 years old and $153,000. “The Neumann Family was lutionary-period Frazee House in formation or directions, call (908) “The first step in achieving our Scotch Plains is associated with an an- cises for the Garwood Public Schools, 322-5007. newly wed at the time. humbled yet overjoyed with the pros- organization’s mission is to under- One of the foundation’s missions is pect of continuing this program with an ecdote about “Aunt Betty” Frazee that the Garwood Lions Club recognizes stand the value of the site and the brings historic distinction to the area. several graduates by presenting them to provide support to police depart- unprecedented, one-time, 101-bike Current Events Group ments and their communities through a scope of the restoration effort re- Seeking its restoration, Fanwood- with United States Savings Bonds. give-away,” said Mr. Toal. quired,” said Andy Calamaras, in- Scotch Plains Rotary Frazee House Inc. bike grant program. The presentation of the bicycles took is developing a formal plan for the Two students, a boy and a girl, To Discuss Education “Our objective is to offer assistance coming chairperson of Fanwood- were recipients of the Donald place on May 20 at the Police Athletic substantial effort that will be required. FANWOOD – “Current Events For to community bike patrols in their at- League Complex in Parsippany. Eighty- Scotch Plains Rotary Frazee House Boyden Memorial Award for overall Everyone,” a monthly topical discus- tempt to reduce crime in parks, town nine New Jersey police departments Inc. “Ms. Radcliffe-Trenner’s com- Library Posts Survey academic excellence this year. The sion group, will meet on Monday, centers, schools and other recreational and one from Philadelphia were on mentary will surprise and delight honorees were Ryan Brinkerhoff and July 20, at 10:30 a.m. at the Fanwood areas,” said Steve Toal, president of the hand to receive their fully equipped many in Union County who care On Teen Programs Kristina Cibikova. Ryan also re- about American history.” Memorial Library. foundation and Officer Neumann’s 2009 Cannondale Police Mountain WESTFIELD – The Westfield ceived the Daniel F. Snyder Memo- Christopher C. Gibbs, who holds a brother-in-law. “We feel this program Bikes. During the Revolutionary War, rial Award, which is given to the is vital in reacquainting the community Betty and Gershom Frazee had an Memorial Library is reaching out to doctoral degree in history and is the In 1996, the foundation switched its middle and high school students with student achieving the highest-grade author of two books on history and with a highly visible and approachable focus from scholarships for Seton Hall encounter with the British forces in average in science. police force.” students majoring in criminal justice to a survey seeking ideas about improv- five mysteries, will moderate the dis- ing its programming for teenagers. In addition to the savings bonds, cussion. The foundation completed its mission community police bike units. With the Blood Drive to Be Held the Lions awarded scholarships to of police bikes on August 3, 2007, after help of its long-time partner, “We want to ask the experts – the Each month, discussions focus on kids themselves – what we are doing Garwood students graduating from the serious and the not-so-serious achieving a targeted milestone of 101 Parsippany-based Cycle Craft, the foun- At Local ‘Y’ July 18 Arthur L. Johnson High School in bikes. “101 is a very significant number dation has received expert advice and WESTFIELD – The Westfield right, and what more we can do for news items that affect towns, the state them,” said Kathy Muhm, coordina- Clark. The presentations were made and the nation. Mr. Gibbs, a teacher to the Neumann Family as it was Keith’s guidance in selecting appropriate bikes Area “Y” will host a blood drive on at the annual awards ceremony prior badge number,” said Mr. Toal. and equipment to be used by the offic- Saturday, July 18, from noon to 5 tor of Youth Services at the library. with the L.I.F.E. program for senior “The family decided that, after 18 The survey, available on the to graduation. This year’s scholar- citizens at Union County College, ers while on patrol. p.m. Facilitated by New Jersey Blood ship winners were Lauren Czapla and years, we would alter our course and As for the anonymous donor, “I thank Services, it will be held in the Kellogg library’s website, wmlnj.org, as well has chosen for July the topic “Educa- close the book on this remarkable God every day that there are people out as in a print version, will be offered Alan Chu. tion in America…what state is it in?” Room at the Main “Y” Facility, lo- achievement, knowing we honored there still willing to make great per- cated at 220 Clark Street in Westfield. through September. The library is Although best known for recy- All members of the community are Keith in a special way,” he added. cling used eyeglasses, the Lions Club sonal sacrifices for the betterment of New regulations are in effect, in- located at 550 East Broad Street. For invited to participate in the discus- Then a telephone call came from some- our communities. Their family, and all more information, e-mail also is dedicated to performing ser- sion. This program will be held in the one inquiring about making a contribu- our donors, will forever be considered cluding the ability of 16-year-olds to vice within the community by sup- donate blood with parental consent. [email protected] or call Adult section of the library, located at tion for the bike program. “I explained to part of the Neumann Family,” said Mr. (908) 789-4090, extension no. 4114. porting youth-oriented activities. The North Avenue and Tillotson Road. them that we no longer do the bikes and Toal. For questions about medical eligi- Lions financially support the youth Coffee and refreshments will be conveyed how important the number 101 For more information, and a list of bility, call (800) 933-2566. For other baseball program and sponsor the served. For more information, call is to our family, and that any other number all the recipients, visit questions, send an e-mail to www.goleader.com borough’s annual Halloween Parade. the library at (908) 322-6400. of bikes wouldn’t mean as much to us. He neumannfoundation.org. [email protected].

Kelly Carpentry llC COMPLETE INTERIOR RENOVATIONS 5 Year Labor Guarantee On All Trades Kitchens & Baths – New & Restored Custom Built-ins, Trim, Flooring Finished Basements & Repairs 908-209-0104 email: [email protected] Lic# 13VH03942000 Free Designs & Consultation Page 8 Thursday, July 9, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Jane C. Schierle, 81, AT&T Retiree; Martha MacDonald, WSO Founder; Enjoyed Sewing, Reading and Cats – Obituaries – Active In Scouting and Service Groups Jane Carolyn Schierle, 81, of husband, Kirk, of Atlanta, Ga.; five Martha “Marti” Boman was one of the original founders of Fairview, N.C. died on Wednesday, grandchildren, Bronson Boudrieau, Rev. William Ross Forbes, Was Pastor MacDonald died on Thursday, July 2, the Westfield Symphony Orchestra July 1, at her home following a brief Christie Myers, Eric Collins, Megan following complications from cancer and served as a director on its first illness. McWilliams and Sean Of Presbyterian Church in Westfield and lung disease. board. Mrs. MacDonald also taught A native of Westfield, McWilliams, and five Born in Montgomery, Ala., Mrs. Sunday school at St. Paul’s Episcopal The Reverend Dr. William Ross sembly News at the 218th General MacDonald spent her formative years Church and was a tutor in the Westfield she was the daughter of great-grandchildren. “Bill” Forbes died on Tuesday, June Assembly last summer, Bill wrote, the late Earl and Ada Skin- Funeral services were in Kansas City, Mo. She attended school system. 30. “None of us knows how many days Stephens College, earning an Associ- Upon retirement, she and her hus- ner. held on Saturday, July 4, in Born in Jersey City on September we will be granted. As you look into Mrs. Schierle was a the Patton Avenue Chapel ate degree, and then graduated from band moved to Naples, Fla. Marti 13, 1946, he served the Presbyterian the mirror each and every day, take the University of Minnesota with a was an avid tennis and accomplished resident of Buncombe of Groce Funeral Home in Church (U.S.A.) in a vari- time to marvel that you County, N.C. since 1972 Asheville, N.C. Burial fol- Bachelor of Arts degree. bridge player. She was a member of ety of capacities for 37 have been created in the Mrs. MacDonald received her Kappa Kappa Gamma Society and a and was retired from lowed at the Calvary Epis- years, including leadership image of God. Count AT&T, where she had copal Churchyard in master’s degree at the University of Daughter of the American Revolu- at every PC(USA) General your blessings Mississippi. Excerpts of her gradu- tion (DAR). Additionally, she was a worked as a telephone op- Fletcher, N.C. Assembly during that time. often…Share yourself erator. She enjoyed sew- Memorials may be ate thesis on Jackson, Miss. cover- communicant at St. Paul’s Episco- Bill graduated from Kan- abundantly with those ing the years 1850 to 1860 is pub- pal Church in Westfield and Trinity ing, knitting and reading Jane C. Schierle made to the Asheville sas Wesleyan University who need encourage- and had a particular long- Humane Society, 72 Lee’s lished in the Journal of Mississippi By The Sea Cove in Naples, Fla. and earned a Masters of ment, hope, and History. It remains today as an au- Mrs. MacDonald was known for her time love for her cats. Creek Road, Asheville, N.C. 28806 Divinity from Princeton care…Keep that twinkle Preceded in death by her son, James or to Meals on Wheels, Pet Food thoritative account for that specific kind and loving personality that Theological Seminary and in your eye and help the period. earned her long-term friends. Schierle, she is survived by her loving Division, 146 Victoria Road, a Doctor of Ministry from world learn to husband of 62 years, John A. Schierle; Asheville, N.C. 28801. After graduation, Mrs. MacDonald Surviving are her husband of 54 The Graduate Theological laugh…May God con- taught middle school history and En- years, Ed; her children, Mark, Jay, three daughters, Janet Schierle and her The memorial register is available Union at Notre Dame. Af- tinue to bless you and husband, Albert Lopuch of Fairview, at “Obituaries” at glish in Bartow, Fla. and Aniston, Kelly and Doug, and 10 grandchil- ter seminary, Bill was or- keep you as you claim Ala. In 1954 she married Edmund dren. N.C., Kathy Collins of Swannanoa, www.grocefuneralhome.com. dained as a Presbyterian Rev. William Forbes the gift of life each day!” N.C. and Diane McWilliams and her July 9, 2009 MacDonald and they lived the early A viewing will be held from 2 to 4 minister and served at the Bill was a wonderful years of their marriage in suburban p.m. today, Thursday, July 9, at the Nassau Presbyterian Church in and remarkable husband, father and Philadelphia and Westchester County, Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Katrine T. Savage, 94, Was Teacher; Princeton. grandfather. He is survived by his wife N.Y., before settling in Westfield for Street in Westfield. Church services In 1974, he was called to the Gen- of 41 years, Patty Forbes; his daughter, 30 years. will take place at 11 a.m. the follow- Volunteer For CONTACT We Care eral Assembly Offices of the Presby- Kristy Forbes Vits, son-in-law, Logan Mrs. MacDonald was a Brownie ing day, July 10, at St. Paul’s Episco- Katrine T. Savage, 94, of Westfield and Tina Savage Ojakian of Roswell, terian Church in Stewardship and Vits, and grandson, Nathan Vits, of and Girl Scout leader and was active pal Church in Westfield. Interment died in her home on Friday, June 19. Ga. Additionally, she has a brother, Mission Interpretation. Bill returned Houston, Tex.; his son W. Ross Forbes, in numerous Westfield service asso- will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Born in Wakefield, Mass., she lived Phillip Tuttle of Harpswell, Me., and to pastoral ministry at the First Pres- Jr., daughter-in-law, Kerrie Forbes, and ciations including serving as presi- Westfield. in Westfield since 1947. She was a sister, Susan Griffith of Goodrich, byterian Church in Atlanta, Ga. be- grandchildren, Will and Lily Forbes, of dent of most and an officer in all. She July 9, 2009 married to A. Turney Savage, who Tex. She also is survived by her fore accepting the call as senior min- Dallas, Tex., his son Philip Forbes of passed away in 1973. He was a life- grandchildren, Jonathan Singhbaba, ister at St. Philip Presbyterian Church Westfield, and a brother, Robert Forbes long resident of Westfield and a town Edward Singhbaba, Turney in Houston, Tex. His final pastoral of Sarasota, Fla. councilman for 10 years. Singhbaba and Katrine Singhbaba, position was as senior pastor at The Funeral services were held on Tues- Wesley Hall School Names Affectionately known as “Tink,” all of Westfield. Presbyterian Church in Westfield. In day, July 7, at The Presbyterian Mrs. Savage was a longtime mem- A private memorial service was 2002 he was called to be vice presi- Church in Westfield. ber of Echo Lake Country Club and held in Tink’s home per her wishes dent for Church Relations and corpo- The family requests that contribu- Patty Fowler as Director The Presbyterian Church in with her immediate family mem- rate secretary of the Board of Pen- tions in Bill’s memory be made to the sions for the Presbyterian Church Benevolence Fund of the Presbyte- WESTFIELD – The Board of to those current and new families at Westfield. She graduated from Smith bers. She has been cremated, and her Wesley Hall,” Ms. Fowler said of College in 1937. At one time, Tink (U.S.A.) Bill was actively involved rian Church (U.S.A.); the Trinity Epis- Wesley Hall School for Early Child- remains will be combined with those hood, located at the First United Meth- her new position. “Our goal is to taught school to Caroline Lee Bou- of her husband. as a volunteer ecumenical minister at copal Church of Asbury Park or the July 9, 2009 the Trinity Episcopal Church in MD Anderson Cancer Center in Hous- odist Church of make a difference one vier, sister to Jackie Bouvier student at a time, and I Kennedy. Asbury Park. ton, Tex. Westfield, recently In a reflection for the General As- July 9, 2009 named Patty Fowler as believe educating young Tink raised her three children in Michael J. Jackson, 46 children is a very im- Westfield and was president of the the new director of the Michael Joseph Jackson, 46, died Eric ‘Ric’ Miller, 57, Local Resident; school. Her position portant job.” Westfield Parent-Teacher Associa- on Friday, July 3, at Hunterdon Medi- Located at One East tion. She taught school in Massa- became effective July 1. cal Center. Born in Kentucky Broad Street, Wesley chusetts, Mountainside and His brother, Paul D. Jackson, pre- Had Owned Music Staff In Westfield Hall is open to children Plainfield, and later volunteered for and long involved in deceased him. Eric C. “Ric” Miller, 57, of Clark Ric was the beloved brother of childhood education, from ages two-and-a- CONTACT We Care. He is survived by his loving par- passed away peacefully on Frederick P. “Flip” Miller, half through kindergar- She is survived by her children, Ms. Fowler has held ents, Barbara and Thomas Jackson; Saturday, June 6, after a Jr. and his wife, Margaret positions as teacher, as- ten. Having served Sharon Savage Peterson of Westfield, his siblings, Thomas Jackson, Jr. and long illness. S. Also surviving are his Westfield and nearby Edward T. Savage of New York City sistant director and di- his wife, Wendy Hill, Mark Jackson Born in White Plains, niece, Carolyn Wanat, and rector of schools in Vir- communities since and his wife, Lynn Phillips, Mary N.Y., he was raised in his nephew, William R. ginia and New Jersey. 1952, Wesley Hall also Helena M. Landrum, 78 Jackson and her husband, Stephen Scotch Plains and lived in Crane. Ms. Fowler was edu- Patty Fowler now provides an all-day Helena Mary Landrum (née Deduck, Eileen Jackson and her part- Clark for 28 years. He at- Arrangements were un- cated at Virginia Tech kindergarten program Davis), 78, passed away on Wednes- ner, Nancy Lizza, David Jackson and tended Ashland University der the direction of the in the fields of communications and with group and individual instruc- day, July 1. his wife, Megan, and Jennifer Jack- and Kent State University. Dooley Colonial Home, 556 family counseling. She has experi- tion in basic language, reading and Born in New Foundland on January son, and his nieces and nephews, Ric devoted his life to Westfield Avenue in ence in day care, science enrich- mathematics skills plus multiple en- 11, 1931, she is survived by her hus- Alexander, Natalie and Stephen his store, the “Music Staff” Westfield. ment classes, religious education richment opportunities in French, band, Ralph Landrum, Jr.; her daugh- Deduck, Rebecca, Samantha and in Westfield, which he Eric C. Miller Memorial donations may classes, choral and instrumental mu- science, geography, cooking and ters, Moire (Ron Stiskin) of New York, Dylan Jackson, Lauren Phillips- owned from 1970 to 2000. be made in Ric’s name to sic as well as being the lead teacher music. Becky Schulz is the lead Ellen MacLeod of Toronto, Ontario Jackson and Maisie Jackson. Recently, he was an assistant man- The New Jersey Workshop for the at Wesley Hall for several groups of kindergarten teacher. and Flora (Stephen Dickson) of A Funeral Mass was offered on ager of Smith & Hawken in Westfield. Arts, 152 East Broad Street, Westfield, four-year-olds. She, her husband, Invitations are offered on a regular Halifax, Nova Scotia; her stepdaugh- Tuesday, July 7, at St. Helen’s Roman He was the loving son of the late N.J. 07090-2112. Glenn, and daughter, Stephanie, an basis for visitors as well as parents to ter, Alexandra Landrum; two broth- Catholic Church in Westfield. Frederick, Sr. and Catherine Miller. July 9, 2009 alumna of Wesley Hall, are residents observe classes and tour the facility. ers, Irwin Davis and David Davis; two Arrangements were completed by of Scotch Plains. To learn more about Wesley Hall, sisters, Joan House and Barbara Davis, the Higgins and Bonner Echo Lake “I am excited to meet this chal- visit WesleyHall.org or contact the and three grandchildren. Funeral Home, 582 Springfield Av- lenge by extending my talents, ex- school at (908) 233-9570 and/or the The funeral was held on Monday, enue in Westfield. UCC Announces Schedule perience and professional services director at [email protected]. July 6, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church The family requests that donations in Westfield. be made in Michael’s name to Arrangements were under the di- Hunterdon Developmental Center, For Orientation Sessions rection of the Gray Funeral Home, P.O. Box 4003, 40 Pittstown Road, CRANFORD – Union County p.m. and on Monday, August 3, at 4 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. Clinton, N.J. 08809. College (UCC) will host orienta- p.m. at the college’s Elizabeth cam- July 9, 2009 July 9, 2009 tion sessions this summer for stu- pus at 12 W. Jersey Street, and on dents who are going to start classes Wednesday, August 5, and Monday, at UCC this fall and those who may August 10, at 9 a.m. and Wednes- still be interested in enrolling for day, August 12, at 1 p.m. at the the fall semester. college’s Cranford campus at 1033 The orientation sessions will be Springfield Avenue. held during July and August. At- The sessions will provide new tendees are encouraged to come to students with the opportunity to the session that best fits their par- meet their future classmates, to ticular schedule. learn about student activities, to The sessions will be held on Tues- tour the campus, to learn about day, July 21, at 4 p.m. at the college’s counseling and tutoring services Plainfield campus at 232 East Front available at UCC and to begin to Street; on Tuesday, July 28, at 1 explore career paths. To attend any of the orientation SHERIFF’S SALE sessions, interested individuals are asked to respond to SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09003197 SUCCESSFUL INTERACTION…The Westfield High School Interact Club pre- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY [email protected] or (908) 709- CHANCERY DIVISION sented its 2008 and 2009 achievements to members of the Rotary Club of Westfield UNION COUNTY 7518. All orientation sessions are DOCKET NO. F-28990-08 on June 2. The Interact Club has raised approximately $3,000 in funds through Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS free; however, responses are rec- various activities such as bake sales and clothing drives and programs such as Pure TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE ommended. CERTIFICATEHLDRS, MASTR ASSET Water for the World, Support for Haiti, People to People and Child from Uganda. BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2007-NCW Pictured, from left to right, are: Dr. Jim Moriarty, Josh Perlman, Sara MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI- CATES SERIES 2007-NCW SHERIFF’S SALE Aleksandravicius, Aileen Nunez, Bessie Roca, Katherine Nguyen, Julian Olivares VS. and Rotary President Mark Elsasser. Defendant: DEBRA SMITH, MATTHEW SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09003069 DEPP, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY BEAUTIFICATION PROCESS…Members of Junior Girl Scout Troop 146 TION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR NEW CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S SALE CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION ITS UNION COUNTY Temple Posts Calendar spend a recent afternoon beautifying their school, Evergreen Elementary in SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; STATE OF DOCKET NO. F-28944-08 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09003239 Scotch Plains, by planting flowers around the side of the building. The bright NEW JERSEY Plaintiff: COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Of Community Events spring colors of marigolds, petunias and other assorted blooms have brought a Sale Date: 07/29/2009 VS. CHANCERY DIVISION Writ of Execution: 05/18/2009 Defendant: MARIA BERGANZA, MORTGAGE UNION COUNTY AREA – Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael, warm greeting to the students, staff and visitors entering the building. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC. DOCKET NO. F-18113-08 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST INTERSTATE FI- Plaintiff: AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE located at 60 Temple Drive in Spring- vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- NANCIAL CORPORATION, MANUEL SERVICING, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORA- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- RAMIREZ, HER HUSBAND TION F/K/A AH MORTGAGE ACQUISITION CO., field, has announced its community TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Sale Date: 07/22/2009 INC. calendar for Summer 2009. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Writ of Execution: 05/06/2009 VS. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Defendant: JOCELYN PELINO AND RODEL On Friday, July 17, a Kids Kabbalat of their bid available in cash or certified check at to me directed I shall expose for sale by public PELINO, HER HUSBAND Shabbat Barbecue and Service, for Gray Funeral Homes the conclusion of the sales. vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Sale Date: 07/29/2009 The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Writ of Execution: 05/06/2009 families with young children, will be Sixty Three Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Six TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution and 74/100*** $563,936.74. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of to me directed I shall expose for sale by public held at 5:30 p.m. For details, call the Property to be sold is located in the Township said day. All successful bidders must have 20% vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Since 1897 of Westfield, County of Union, State of New of their bid available in cash or certified check at TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- temple office at (973) 376-0539, ex- Jersey. the conclusion of the sales. TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on tension no. 11. Premises commonly known as: 127 WASH- The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of INGTON STREET, WESTFIELD NEW JERSEY Fifty Five Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Three said day. All successful bidders must have 20% On Thursday, July 23, “Torah on 07090-2517 and 01/100*** $355,683.01. of their bid available in cash or certified check at BEING KNOWN as LOT 49, BLOCK 4103, on The property to be sold is located in the Town- the conclusion of the sales. Tap,” a men’s study group combining the official Tax Map of the twp of Westfield ship of Scotch Plains, County of Union and State The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred knowledge and microbrews, will take Dimentions: 175.00 feet x 50.00 feet x 175.oo of New Jersey. Thirty One Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Six and feet x 50.00 feet Commonly known as: 352 HOE AVENUE, 12/100*** $331,456.12. place at 7:45 p.m. No prior experi- Nearest Cross Street: Central Avenue SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JERSEY Property to be sold is located in the TOWN- Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Tax lot No. 23 in Block No. 601 SHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS, County of Union ence is necessary. other charges, and any such taxes, charges, Dimention of Lot Approaimately: 50 x 108 and State of New Jersey. On Sunday, July 26, a Temple Beth liens, insurance premiums or other advances Nearest Cross Street: FRONT STREET It is commonly known as: 514 CICILIA PLACE, made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested Being known and designated as Lot 23, Block SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JERSEY. Ahm Yisrael and B’nai B’rith Movie parties are to conduct and rely upon their own 601, Township of Scotch Plains, Union County, It is known and designated as Block 301, Lot independent investigation to ascertain whether New Jersey, also known and designated as Lots 20. Night will be held at 7 p.m. and is or not any outstanding interest remain of record No. 14 & 15 as shown on a certain map entitled The dimentions are approximately 50 feet wide free to all. and/or have priority over the lien being fore- “Grand View Park Annex, Owned and Devel- by 125 feet long. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. oped by the Equator Realty & Improvement Co.” Nearest cross street: EAST SECOND STREET On Wednesday, July 29, a Tisha If the sale is set aside for any reason, the filed August 29, 1919, as map No. 184-C in the Prior lien(s): SUBJECT TO UNPAID TAXES Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a Union County Register’s Officer, and being more AND OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS. B’Av Service is scheduled for 8 p.m. return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall particularly described as follows: AS OF 11/5/2008 TAXES ARE PAID On Friday, August 7, the Temple 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES THROUGH 4th QUARTER 2008. the Mortgagor’s attorney. Total as of May 21, 2009: $0.00 Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Seventy Three Beth Ahm Yisrael Barbecue will be Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Twenty Three Total Upset: ***Four Hundred One Thousand Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Eight and 44/ personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Nine and 44/ One Hundred Ninety Five and 15/100*** 100*** $373,428.44 together with lawful interest held at 6:30 p.m. Responses are re- 100*** $623,439.44 together with lawful interest $401,195.15 together with lawful interest and and costs. quested by Friday, July 31. Interested cremation. and costs. costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and persons are asked to call the temple tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court office for details. money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, On Thursday, August 20, another 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature session of “Torah on Tap” will take Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for place at 7:45 p.m. William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale On Thursday, August 27, Hazak NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if any. Barbecue, sponsored by Temple Beth (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the Ahm Yisrael’s seniors group and open 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. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this to the public , will be held at 6:30 p.m. 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- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. Those interested are asked to call the Charles J. Tombs tisement. tisement. Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich Sheriff temple office for details. NJ Lic. Number 4006 Sheriff Sheriff Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG & Director PHELAN HALLINAN & SCHMIEG, PC FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, PC NORGAARD, LLC 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD 7 CENTURY DRIVE 293 EISENHOWER PARKWAY See it all on the Web! SUITE 100 SUITE 201 SUITE 300 - PO BOX 1660 www.grayfuneralhomes.com MOUNT LAUREL, New Jersey 08054 PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054 LIVINGSTON, New Jersey 07039-1660 (856) 813-5500 (973) 538-4700 (973) 740-0700 4 T - 07/02, 07/09, 07/16 4 T - 6/25, 7/2, 7/9 4 T - 07/02, 07/09, 07/16 www.goleader.com & 07/23/09 Fee: $216.24 & 7/16/09 Fee: $187.68 & 07/23/09 Fee: $177.48 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 9, 2009 Page 9 HonorEdison Intermediate Roll School Fourth Marking Period

WESTFIELD – Edison Intermedi- tina Mosco, Charles Mulrooney, Lauren Nogan, ate School Principal Cheryl O’Brien Alexandra Palatucci, Megan Pinna, Elizabeth Ponce, Daniel Sanders, Daniel Savickas, announced the school’s fourth mark- Lauren Schmeider, Amanda Schwarz, Eric ing period honor roll. Shor, Andrew Stern, Gabrielle Stravach, Rebecca Trickey, Dara Tucker, Isabella Grade 8 Distinguished Honor Roll Vergara, Amy Wang, Fraser Weist, Michaela Austin Aoyagi, Corinne Barrow, Alexandra Winberg, Shawn Wu, Jingyan Xiao Brown, Jason Colasanti, Ashley Dietz, Daniel Dougherty, Meaghan Fleck, Caroline Frankola, Grade 7 Honor Roll Jack Frey, Emily Greenberg, Christina Gulla, Peter Apicella, Kaylee Baez, Brigid Bar- Allison Harth, Sarah Hearon, Leigh Heinbokel, ber, Matthew Barber, Anna Bauer, Julia Bieber, Maura Heinbokel, Timothy Huber, Nadia Anna Bloomfield, Jackson Boyle, Brendan Ibrahim, Aditi Jain, Pengju Jin, Alexandra Bruce, Catherine Bruno, Michael Carlino, AWARDS NIGHT…Westfield Board of Education President Ginny Leiz, left, Kapadia, Bradley Lankler, Paul Lee, Seon (Eric) Estelle Cervantes, Philip Chapel, Claire Chen, presented board resolutions at the board’sJune 2 public meeting, from left to Lee, Xiaofan (Linda) Liu, Emma Lysek, Megan Hsiao-Chieh Chiang, Vito De, Bella Di, Brianna Mc Cusker, Jessie Miller, Julia Miller, Megan Didario, Andrew Dumont, Christine Ferraro, More Education News, see Pages 18 and 19 right, to: Westfield High School teachers of the year Louis De Angelo, math Mulrooney, Veronica Murphy, Tara Reardon, Amanda Fischer, Elizabeth Fox, Nicholas teacher, who was the recent recipient of the Robert and Linda Foose Memorial Meghan Reilly, Michael Reilly, Katie Rembisz, Gabuzda, Thomas Gerris, Alexx Gillespie, MOVING ON...Kathy Maslo adjusts daughter Kristina’s collar prior to Gover- Award; Mabel Huynh, chemistry teacher, who received the Distinguished Teacher Robert Romano, Sarah Seitz, Melissa Shendell, David Gruskin, Jenna Helfand, Dalton Herzog, of the Year Award, and Judith McLoughlin, teacher of environmental science, Alison Simon, Isabelle Smelkinson, Scott Th- Andrew Hopper, Kaitlyn Hughes, Michael nor Livingston High School graduation. Kristina and many fellow Mountainside this year’s PTSO Outstanding Teacher of the Year; and Optimist Club of ompson, Alexandra Tinfow, Kristin Troutman, Hughes, Michael Ionta, Luke Iorio, Sadie residents graduated from GLHSin Berkeley Heights earlier this month. Westfield Intermediate Teachers of the Year, Marni Kirschenbaum, mathemat- Jimmy Yang, Alex Ying, Allison Zale, Brianne Jezierski, Nicole Johnson, Timothy Johnston, ics teacher at Edison, and Marc Biunno, language arts and journalism teacher at Zelko, Rebecca Zhang Colleen Kelly, Jonathan Kelly, Rebecca Kiefer, Roosevelt. Michelle Kostyack, Rebecca Kreutzer, Grade 8 Honor Roll Mackenzie Kuhl, Rena Lamanna, Nicholas Union Catholic Teacher David Adsit, Michael Aronson, Colin Bar- Larue, Gideon Lee, Lyndsay Lee, Andrew ber, Sophia Barry, John Birnie, Caroline Blatz, Lehmberg, Tyler Lessner, Julia Levine, Jagger Magnet School Student Mary Kate Boylan, Owen Browne, Justin Cafiero, Linsky, Theresa Lotano, John Lynch, Agatha Receives Educator Award William Cary, Robert Cassie, Michaela Magierski, Victor Magierski, Morgan Maloney, Cavanagh, Julia Ceasrine, Conor Chopey, Jes- Brian Mandel, Leanne Manna, Sarah SCOTCH PLAINS – The National ing at Union Catholic. She resides in sica Ciampa, Jonathan Clancy, Abigail Conlon, Margolies, Emily Mastrocola, Allison Nicholas Constantine, Kathryn Contini, Society of High School Scholars Edison with her husband Ralph Named Presidential Scholar Mcbrearty, Christopher Mcglynn, Alexandra (NSHSS) recently selected teacher Dellanno, their son Paul, a student at Alexander Corea, Betsy Crossland, Zaida Cseke, Mossawir, Michelle Motherway, Rahul Nair, WESTFIELD – Mark Vander School and a National Blue Ribbon Denis Cummings, Matthew Daniel, Erica Davis, Connor O’Donnell, Daniel Palumbo, Anthony Barbara Dellanno of Union Catholic The University of Massachusetts at Schaaf, a senior at Union County School. Hannah De Koning-Teasdale, Samuel Dejohn, Parker, Julia Penczak, Emma Prevoznak, High School in Scotch Plains as a Amherst, and her son Mark, a junior Brittany Denicola, Andrew Dougert, Sofie Fet- Christana Psyhojos, Thomas Randazzo, Ma- Magnet High School, has become “Everyone on the Union County ter, Christopher Fischer, Katherine Fischer, Kevin Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction. in high school. rina Riddle, Giancarlo Rivera, Christian Rosa, A role model to pupils, Ms. Dellanno one of only 141 high school seniors Vocational-Technical School Dis- Galasso, Marisa Garrity, Ashley Gerckens, Brit- Leo Rosenthal, Elena Scarano, Joshua nationwide to receive the Presiden- trict campus is extremely proud of tany Gould, Nicholas Grawehr, Courtney Han, Schappel, James Schiano, Zachary Sheil, was nominated by senior James Lubin tial Scholar award. The Westfield Mark, his accomplishments while Rebecca Harris, Maria Hershey, Christopher Ick, Sherry Shenker, Emily Simpson, Justin Slavin, for outstanding dedication and com- Gregory Inamine, Alyssha John, Katelyn Kelly, Samuel Sokolin, Karli Sottung, Allison Sprung, resident was selected from a pool of in high school and this extraordi- Catherine Kerr, Leo Kleiman-Lynch, Hannah mitment to excellence in the class- Noah Stiles, Maria Tata, Sebastien Trott, Tif- room. 3,000 qualified nary recogni- Knighton, Zoe Korunow, Joseph Kravets, Tracy fany Tsui, Kaila Vannoy, John Venezia, Yixue candidates, out of tion,” said Dr. Kwok, Sarah Leahy, Victor Levorse, Marissa Wang, Mike Wezyk, Nita Whelan, Francis Each year, student members of the three million high Thomas Lowe, Adam Lupicki, Matthew Lynn, Robert Wong, Samantha York, Tiffany Youssef, Erin NSHSS have the opportunity to nomi- Marczydlo, Robert Margolies, Zachary Milrod, Yucetepe school graduates. Bistocchi, Vo- Lea Moise Kleinman, Connor Moore, Ryan nate the educator who had made the “On behalf of Tech Schools su- Morse, Joshua Norton, Joseph Obiajulu, Hannah most significant contribution to their the freeholder perintendent. Painter, Sun Park, Juliana Pastuzyn, Kristen UC Recognizes academic careers. The Claes Nobel Pazdro, Jenna Perrotta, Cara Realmuto, Samantha Educator of Distinction award recog- board, I’d like to “What is even Rembisz, Benjamin Ritter, Andrew Rivera, Dillon express our re- more extraordi- Rolnick, Rohit Saigal, Alexandra Schwetje, Sian Michelle Ryngel nizes teacher role models who have spect and admira- nary to us is that Scott, Max Shin, Clara Smith, Henry Smith, SCOTCH PLAINS – Union Catho- made a lasting difference in their tion for Mark’s this is the second Kevin Smith, Christopher Stivala, Brian Suler, lic High School in Scotch Plains an- classroom by encouraging students Emily Suriano, Patrick Terry, Danzan Ubush, nounced that Michelle Ryngel, Class to strive for excellence. achievement and year in a row that Mckenna Wilson, Cenk Yavuz our appreciation a Magnet High of 2011 residing in Union, received “Dedicated educators who exhibit a for the support and School senior has Grade 7 Distinguished Honor Roll the First Place award in the National commitment to excellence deserve our Tristen Abaya, Ashley Abbott, Alexander highest praise and appreciation,” said guidance he re- been recognized Beals, Matthew Beauchamp, William Bennett, Spanish Examination, New Jersey ceived from teach- as a Presidential Matthew Binkowitz, Gabrielle Bleich, Eric Chapter. NSHSS President James Lewis. “We’re ers, administra- Scholar.” Cantor, Andrew Capuano, Ida Chen, Abigail This is an award given by the Ameri- excited to provide an ongoing means to SCHOLARLY…Union County Mag- Cook, Sarah Cronin, Kelly Culnan, Erika PREPARED…Two Scotch Plains resi- tion, and fellow net High School senior Mark Vander Candidates for can Association of Teachers of Span- do so, and we encourage our members Daniel, Gabriel Davis, Tyler Debbie, Jennifer to nominate teachers who have contrib- dents were among the 216 members of students at Mag- Schaaf has received a 2009 Presidential the Presidential Decandia, Jeremie Dedea, Nicole Devitt, Julia ish and Portuguese awarded to stu- the class of 2009 to graduate from Saint net High School,” Scholar award. The Westfield was one Scholar award Diamantopoulos, Allison Diamond, Angela dents based on the results of the ex- uted to their academic success.” Peter’s Preparatory School (Prep) dur- Union County of only 141 high school students nation- qualify on the ba- Dorry, Jackson Dumont, Michael Esler, Rachel amination. Ms. Dellanno, Humanities curricu- ing the school’s 131st annual com- Freeholder Angel wide to receive the award. sis of college en- Fan, Cynthia Faris, Erica Fischer, Mark Michelle is an honor-roll student in lum specialist and English teacher, mencement ceremony on May 31, at Gillespie, Kristin Hauge, Christopher Hogge, recently celebrated 25 years of teach- Estrada said. trance exams or through an arts Rachel Holtzman, Dane Huber, Matthew Union Catholic’s Accelerated Pro- the Saint Peter’s College Yanitelli Life The Union County Magnet High competition conducted by the Na- Jenkins, Michelle Kim, Alicia Kohl, Rebecca gram, a founding chapter member of Center in Jersey City. Pictured is Kevin School for Science, Mathematics tional Foundation for the Advance- Kraus, Anna Labrozzi, Gemma Larche, the club REACH (Raising Educated Clancy of Westfield Handsman. Fellow Scotch Plains Bernadette Latimer, Hongeun Lee, Carly Awareness for the Causes of HIV), a graduate Sean Pearson was unavail- and Technology is located at the ment of Arts. The final selections Levine, Lucia Liu, Alexandre Loffredo, Mat- Earns Clark Degree able for photos. The son of Mary and county’s Vo-Tech Schools campus recognize outstanding achieve- thew Luppino, Magda Magierski, Brittany member of the Performing Arts Com- Jerry Handsman, Kevin will attend the pany, a Big Sister and a Peer Minister. WESTFIELD – Allison Clancy of in Scotch Plains. ment, artistic excellence, leader- Mccarthy, Stephanie Milan, Tori Miller, Chris- Westfield received a degree from Clark University of Delaware. He was a mem- It was founded in 1997 to provide ship, citizenship and community University on Sunday, May 17. Allison ber of Prep’s rugby program through- select students with a program that service. out his four years and, as a senior, graduated earning a Bachelor of Arts served as captain of the Sevens Squad. emphasizes the responsible appli- Mark received his honors in Wash- degree. She is a graduate of Westfield cation of technology through inter- ington, D.C., at the end of June, and Sean, the son of Stephen Pearson, will High School. A total of 537 bachelor’s attend Temple University in Philadel- disciplinary education. Magnet the freeholder board recently pre- degrees, 359 master’s degrees and 32 High School is a Governor’s School sented him with a resolution marking phia. He was a member of the football Legal Advertising doctorates were awarded. team throughout his time at Prep. of Excellence, a New Jersey Star his achievement. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE MORE IN BACK SECTION UNION COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD FEDERAL STIMULUS PROJECT FUNDED BY ARRA UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY - The County of Union has announced its Program NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Year 2009 American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) / Workforce Investment Act DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE (WIA) Youth Summer Employment Program grant awards totaling $ 389,094.45 to fund 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 nine (9) programs that will offer summer employment experiences to approximately 220 TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 TOWN OF WESTFIELD NOTICE OF PENDING BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY youth. The program period for ARRA / WIA Summer Youth Employment contracts is 7/ Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 1/09 thru 8/31/09. These grants assist the Workforce Investment Board to meet its overall A.M. on 7/28/09, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced workforce development strategy to address the special needs of youth in Union County. under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Westfield, The 2009 ARRA / WIA Youth Employment Program grant recipients are: Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, in the County of Union, State of New Jersey, on July 7, 2009. It will be further considered Clark Board of Education $ 18,000.00 New Jersey 08625; for: for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the Town Council to be held Elizabethport Presbyterian Center $ 27,000.00 Interstate Bridge Painting Contract, Route I-78, Nine (9) Bridges, Contract No. in the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, on August 4, Jefferson Park Ministries, Inc. $ 27,000.00 SWI093640; Bloomsbury Borough, Bedminster Twp., Springfield Twp., City of 2009 at 8:00 P.M. During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such Plainfield Mayor’s Task Force $ 102,132.60 Newark, Hunterdon, Somerset, Union and Essex Counties; meeting copies of the full ordinance will be available, at no cost and during regular Rahway Community Action Organization, Inc. $ 44,545.50 Federal Project No: FS-078-5(100); UPC NO: 093640; DP No: 09155 business hours, at the Clerk’s office for the members of the general public who shall Roselle Board of Education $ 26,416.35 Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 N.J.A.C request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows: Union Township CAO, Inc. $ 27,000.00 17:27. For Federal projects, Bidders must register with both the New Jersey Department TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS Urban League of Union County, Inc. $ 117,000.00 of Treasury, Division of Revenue pursuant to N.J.S.A 52:32-44 AND the “Public Works All interested for profit and not-for-profit organizations located in and around the County Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L.2003, c. 91) prior to PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY IN, BY AND FOR of Union area were invited to forward proposals for funding that met specific criteria as contract execution. Appropriate proof of these registrations should be provided to mandated by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 and the Workforce NJDOT as soon as possible. THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $1,340,000 TO PAY THE COST Investment Act of 1998. The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 1 T - 7/9/09, The Leader Fee: $38.76 U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSU- ANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PRO- Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on VIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICI- PATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. UNION COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at The purposes, appropriations and bonds/notes authorized in this multipurpose UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY - The County of Union has announced its Program Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To bond ordinance are as follows: Year 2009 Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Youth Grant awards totaling $ 355,199.00 subscribe follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents to fund seven (7) programs that will offer employment related and career exposure SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS, PURPOSES AND AMOUNTS and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are experiences to approximately 190 youth. The program period for WIA Youth contracts is directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be A. Resurfacing or reconstruction of various roads or sections thereof (including curb 7/1/09 thru 6/30/10. These grants assist the Workforce Investment Board to meet its inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field installation or replacement and drainage improvements, where necessary), as set forth overall workforce development strategy to address the special needs of youth in Union Offices at the following locations: on a list prepared by the Town Engineer on file or to be placed on file with the Town Clerk, County. 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70W and hereby approved as if set forth herein in full. Depending upon the contract price and The PY 2009 grant recipients are: Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ other exigent circumstances, and upon approval by the Town Council, there may be Clark Board of Education $ 25,270.00 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 additions to or deletions from the aforesaid list. It is hereby determined and stated that Jefferson Park Ministries, Inc. $ 44,000.00 3 T - 7/9/09, 7/16/09 and 7/23/09, The Leader Fee: $183.60 the roads being improved are of “Class B” or equivalent construction as defined in Section Plainfield Board of Education $ 50,000.00 22 of the Local Bond Law (Chapter 2 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated, The Institute of Music for Children $ 16,856.00 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE as amended; the “Local Bond Law”). Union County Vocational Technical Schools $ 97,163.00 Urban League of Union County, Inc. $ 66,910.00 Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 954,500 Venture & Venture Inc. $ 55,000.00 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY you live. If you do not have an attorney and Down Payment Appropriated $ 45,500 All interested for profit and not-for-profit organizations located in and around the County CHANCERY DIVISION are not eligible for free legal assistance, Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 909,000 of Union area were invited to forward proposals for funding that met specific criteria as UNION COUNTY you may obtain a referral to an attorney by Period of Usefulness 10 years DOCKET NO. F-22190-09 calling the Lawyer Referral Services. The mandated by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. 1 T - 7/9/09, The Leader Fee: $35.70 FILE NO: 36.2040 names and telephone numbers of such B. Undertaking of storm water drainage and sanitary sewer improvements at various NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS agencies in the county of venue are as locations. follows: Lawyer Referral Services: 908- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: 353-4715; Legal Services: 908-354-4340 Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 194,250 LARRY MOSS and This action has been instituted for the Down Payment Appropriated $ 9,250 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY you live. If you do not have an attorney and MRS. LARRY MOSS, HIS WIFE purpose of foreclosing a mortgage and Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 185,000 CHANCERY DIVISION are not eligible for free legal assistance, You are hereby summoned and required recovering possession of the lands and Period of Usefulness 40 years UNION COUNTY you may obtain a referral to an attorney by DOCKET NO. F-18182-09 calling the Lawyer Referral Services. The to serve upon FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C., premises described in a mortgage dated C. Undertaking of various improvements to the Municipal Building and North Side Train Plaintiff’s Attorneys, whose address is 1455 March 16, 2004, recorded on March 26, FILE NO: 118.1098 names and telephone numbers of such Station, including, but not limited to, (i) HVAC improvements and replacement of the agencies in the county of venue are as Broad Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey, 2004, in Book 10597, Page 0727, made by walkways at the Municipal Building and (ii) exterior improvements at the Train Station. NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS 07003, an answer to the complaint in a civil FRED MOSS JR., to the plaintiff and cov- follows: Lawyer Referral Services: 908- It is hereby determined and stated that the public buildings being improved are of “Class STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: 353-4715; Legal Services: 908-354-4340 action in which NATIONAL CITY REAL ers real estate located at 1078-1080 ROSE B” or equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law. ESTATE SERVICE LLC SBM NATIONAL STREET, PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY MICHAEL W. BONDURICH, This action has been instituted for the CITY MORTGAGE, INC. FKA NATIONAL 08854, Tax Lot 12, Block 722. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 68,250 HIS HEIRS, DEVISEES AND purpose of foreclosing a mortgage and CITY MORTGAGE CO is plaintiff and Pursuant to R. 4:4-4 and 4:64-1(d), Down Payment Appropriated $ 3,250 PERSONAL REPRESENTA- recovering possession of the lands and FRED MOSS JR. AND HIS HEIRS, DEVI- mediation is available through the New Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 65,000 TIVES, AND HIS, THEIRS, OR premises described in a mortgage dated SEES AND PERSONAL REPRESENTA- Jersey Courts. Forms and instructions may Period of Usefulness 15 years ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- March 21, 2006, recorded on April 10, TIVES, AND HIS, THEIRS, OR ANY OF be obtained on the Court’s web site at SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND 2006, in Book 11641, Page 0273, made by D. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery consisting INTEREST MICHAEL W. BONDURICH, to the plain- THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE www.njcourstonline.com. of landscaping equipment for the use of the Department of Public Works. AND INTEREST; MRS. FRED MOSS, You, LARRY MOSS are made a defen- You are hereby summoned and required tiff and covers real estate located at 243 JR., HIS WIFE; CORETHA COBB, INDI- dant because you are the heirs of the Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 42,000 to serve upon FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C., ORCHARD STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW VIDUALLY AND AS EXECUTRIX OF THE deceased mortgagor, FRED MOSS, JR., Down Payment Appropriated $ 2,000 Plaintiff’s Attorneys, whose address is 1455 JERSEY 07208, Tax Lot 1042, Block 13. ESTATE OF FRED MOSS, JR.; LARRY and as such may have an interest in the Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 40,000 Broad Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey, Pursuant to R. 4:4-4 and 4:64-1(d), MOSS; MR. COBB HUSBAND OF mortgaged premises, and you have a right Period of Usefulness 15 years 07003, an answer to the complaint in a civil mediation is available through the New action in which BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Jersey Courts. Forms and instructions may CORETHA COBB; MRS. LARRY MOSS, to Notice of this action for any right, title, E. Undertaking of crosswalk striping on a Town-wide basis. HIS WIFE; TROY MOSS; MRS. TROY claim or interest you may have in, to, or is plaintiff and MICHAEL W. BONDURICH, be obtained on the Court’s web site at MOSS, HIS WIFE; MERANDA MOSS; against the said mortgaged premises and Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 52,650 HIS HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL www.njcourstonline.com. MR. MOSS, HUSBAND OF MERANDA your lien or encumbrance on the mort- Down Payment Appropriated $ 2,650 REPRESENTATIVES, AND HIS, THEIRS, You, MICHAEL W. BONDURICH, HIS MOSS; UNION CO BD SOCIAL SERVS; gaged premises is subject to plaintiff’s Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 50,000 OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA; ROSLYN mortgage. Period of Usefulness 5 years RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST; MRS. REPRESENTATIVES, AND HIS, THEIRS, MOYD; TISA NESMITH; FORD MOTOR You, MRS. LARRY MOSS, HIS WIFE MICHAEL W. BONDURICH, HIS WIFE; OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN F. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery consisting UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS ONE RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST are made CREDIT; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS ONE are made a defendant because you are of a jaws-of-life extrication system for the use of the Fire Department. THROUGH TEN; THE STATE OF NEW the heirs of the deceased mortgagor, FRED THROUGH TEN; THE STATE OF NEW a party defendant to this foreclosure ac- JERSEY; THE UNITED STATES OF MOSS, JR., and as such may have an Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 28,350 JERSEY; UNITED STATES OF tion because you are the heirs of the AMERICA, et als. are defendants, pend- interest in the mortgaged premises, and Down Payment Appropriated $ 1,350 AMERICA, et als. are defendants, pend- deceased mortgagor, MICHAEL W. ing in the Superior Court of New Jersey you have a right to Notice of this action for Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 27,000 ing in the Superior Court of New Jersey BONDURICH, and as such may have an within thirty-five (35) days after July 9, any right, title, claim or interest you may Period of Usefulness 15 years within thirty-five (35) days after July 9, interest in the mortgaged premises, and 2009 exclusive of said date. If you fail to do have in, to, or against the said mortgaged ——————————————————————————— 2009 exclusive of said date. If you fail to do you have a right to Notice of this action for so, judgment by default may be rendered premises and your lien or encumbrance Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost $1,340,000 so, judgment by default may be rendered any right, title, claim or interest you may against you for the relief demanded in the on the mortgaged premises is subject to Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated $ 64,000 against you for the relief demanded in the have in, to, or against the said mortgaged complaint. You shall file your answer and plaintiff’s mortgage. Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes Authorized $1,276,000 complaint. You shall file your answer and premises. proof of service in duplicate with the Clerk Dated: JULY 6, 2009 proof of service in duplicate with the Clerk Dated: JULY 6, 2009 Grants (if any) Appropriated: -0- of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Jennifer M. Perez of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Jennifer M. Perez Section 20 Costs: $109,500 Hughes Justice Complex, CN-971, Tren- Temporary Acting Superior Court Clerk Hughes Justice Complex, CN-971, Tren- Temporary Acting Superior Court Clerk Useful Life: 14.67 years ton, New Jersey, 08625, in accordance Frank J. Martone, P.C. ton, New Jersey, 08625, in accordance Frank J. Martone, P.C. with the rules governing the courts. A Professional Corporation This Notice is published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. with the rules governing the courts. A Professional Corporation You are further advised that if you can- 1455 Broad Street Claire J. Gray, Town Clerk, Town of Westfield You are further advised that if you can- 1455 Broad Street not afford an attorney, you may call the Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 County of Union, State of New Jersey not afford an attorney, you may call the Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 Legal Services office in the county where 1 T - 7/9/09, The Leader Fee: $86.19 1 T - 7/9/09, The Leader Fee: $142.80 Legal Services office in the county where 1 T - 7/9/09, The Leader Fee: $73.44 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 9, 2009 Page 11 See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-16 RINALDI WHACKS 3-RUN TRIPLE IN FOURTH INNING WF White Plates 9 in Fourth To Defeat Raider 11s, 13-2

By DAVID B. CORBIN But that is the game of baseball and take advantage of those when you are Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the Westfield White 11-year-old team on offense. You can string some runs Baseball has been described as a seized many opportunities to plate together and break a game open. We “Game of Inches” many times. An nine runs in the fourth inning to earn did that today,” Westfield Head Coach inch one way or the other could be the a 13-2 victory over Scotch Plains- Joe Rinaldi said. difference between a call of “strike Fanwood at Gumbert Field in Westfield White pitchers Nick Mele three” or a call of “ball four.” One Westfield on July 3. and Brett Robertshaw combined to inch of visual distance could influ- “Our guys played really well allow six hits and only one hit batter, ence a call of “out” or “safe” on a against a very, very good Scotch Plains while striking out three Raiders. crucial play and one inch can make team. The next time, it could go either Raider starting pitcher Connor the difference in a call of “fair” or way. That one inning was key. Any- McSherry walked none and yielded “foul” that could result in runs scored thing can happen! At this level, walks eight of the Blue Devils’ 11 hits in his or no runs scored. and extra outs can kill you. You can CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SLIDING SAFELY INTO HOME PLATE…Jeff Sirdashney slides safely into home in the third inning to give the Raiders a 2-0 lead over Elizabeth en route to a 5-1 victory. DLUGOSZ TOSSES THREE-HITTER, FANS 5, WALKS 3 Raiders Top Minutemen, 5-1,

WeichertIn American Legion Baseball Weichert By DAVID B. CORBIN Dlugosz said. “We (catcher Kyle play, and we played some pretty good Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Berwick) had a good connection defense behind him,” Raider Head Pitcher Alan Dlugosz tossed a three- going. It seems like we are on the Coach Tom Baylock said. “Once he hitter and walked only three, while same page most of the time.” gets more confident, I think he’s go- striking out five, as the Scotch Plains- “He’s one of the guys, who is try- ing to turn into a pretty good pitcher.” Fanwood Senior American Legion ing to fight for a (varsity) job next Raider Mike Lauricella pulled off baseball team silenced the Minute- year and get into the rotation. Today, two successful sacrifice bunts, while men of Elizabeth, 5-1, in Scotch Plains he threw pretty well. His fastball was teammates Ryan Haggerty and on July 2. working and he mixed in some Connor Thompson added one each, The 6-2 Raiders executed a fine curveballs and a couple of changeups. all leading to Raider runs. John David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GETTING TO THIRD BEFORE THE BALL…Raider Connor McSherry, No. 7, beats the ball to third base in the first “Small Ball” system, taking advantage He had some pop on his fastball. He’s Howarth, who went 2-for-2, slapped inning as Blue Devil third baseman Brett Robertshaw reaches for the ball. of four successful bunts to move run- not a strikeout pitcher but he hit his a key RBI single after one of those ners into scoring position, to win their spots and made them put the ball in CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 fifth straight game, dating back to June ELLIOTT WHACKS 2 HRs, CATANAZARO CRACKS ONE 25 with a 3-2 victory over Westfield. Dlugosz, who did not record a strikeout until the third inning and ceded all three of his walks by the CHRIS WOJCIK Cougar 12s Nip Westfield Blue fourth inning, picked up steam and confused the Minutemen batters the rest of the way, allowing just one single. LACROSSE SCHOOL “Honestly, my stuff all year re- ally hasn’t been there. It just seems In Ripken Tournament, 11-9 like a couple of starts ago I got my 2009 CAMP INFO: confidence and I was able to throw July 27-30 By FRED LECOMTE really kept us in the game today. The Prosok made two fine grabs. Third a changeup and a curveball for a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times hitting speaks for itself. We’re a solid baseman DoCampo and second strike. 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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 bunts, as did Kyle Berwick, followed and moved to second on Thompson’s by Sean Reilly’s groundout that added bunt. Howarth stepped up and slashed another run. Mike Henkels went 2- an RBI single to right to give the Blue Devils Raiders for-3 with an RBI single and scored Raiders a 2-0 lead. once. Anthony Scalfaro doubled and Dlugosz’s only difficulty came in scored and Jeff Sirdashney walked the top of the fourth inning when he and scored. ceded walks to Muniz and Joe “Four bunts down! That’s a good Gutereiz, and Jon Padilla hopped an Walk Down Memory Lane sign for us. There are times we need RBI single over second base. The to do that. That’s one of the things we Raiders used the “Small Ball” once need to improve on from last season, again to manufacture a run in the From the archives of The Westfield certainly was not St. Edward’s strong playing small ball. You get up against fourth and to grab a 3-1 lead. Haggerty Leader and The Scotch Plains- suit at Terrill Middle School; how- good pitchers, you’ve got to move the walked, moved to second on Fanwood Times – www.goleader.com ever, its 25-hit barrage was enough to runners along and manufacture some Lauricella’s bunt then dashed to third Click Archives hold off St. Patrick, 11-10, in St. things. It was a good sign to see and on a ground out. Reilly’s difficult July 8, 2006: The Scotch Plains- Bartholomew’s Oldtimers Men’s the guys behind them came through grounder to short, drew a wide throw Fanwood nine-year-old tournament Softball League action. Ed Captain with big singles,” coach Baylock said. to first and Haggerty scored. team knocked the Westfield White Ed Marchelitis, normally a sure- In the sixth inning, Henkels plopped David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times squad, 13-3, in the Roselle Park Youth handed shortstop, played kickball The Minutemen threatened in only Golf teaching pro Gary Ostrega one inning, the second, but poor base a single over second. Haggerty Association Tournament baseball with a few grounders and added some running, followed by Raider right dropped a bunt in front of the plate. championship in Roselle Park. Zach off-target throws. However, he made fielder Henkel’s alert throw to sec- The catcher’s throw to second was Lipshitz blasted two doubles and four up for it offensively, going 4-for-4 ond, extinguished the threat. First late and both runners were safe. Golf Pro Points Out, Does RBI. Kevin Maxwell tripled and Tyler with a run scored. baseman Reilly made a fine stretch to Lauricella followed with his second Kovacs hammered a two-run double. July (early) 2001: St. Patrick record the third out in the first inning. sacrifice bunt, Berwick followed with July 9, 2005: Ryan Murray pulled claimed an 18-7 victory over St. Blaise Minuteman centerfielder Chris Muniz an RBI single to right and Reilly’s Practice Makes Perfect? out a spectacular pitching perfor- at Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains. made a supper sliding catch to rob slow grounder to short gave Haggerty mance to lead the Westfield White Lee DiDonato 3-for-4 with two hom- Lauricella of an extra-base hit in the time to score the fifth run. By GARY OSTREGA title of this article which is: PER- baseball team to a 10-1 victory over ers and five RBI. Blaiser Tom Straniero, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times second inning. Elizabeth 000 100 0 1 FECT practice makes perfect. Cranford in the semifinal round of with his Pete Rose-like energetic play, Scalfaro hammered his double to Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 101 102 x 5 Not all practice can be helpful to- The suggestion of this statement is the Cal Ripken District 12 Tourna- netted three hits and two RBI, and centerfield and scored on Henkel’s wards the search for improvement. to strive for more quality of practice ment at Gumbert Field. Tim Younger turned a dazzling double play. single to left in the first inning. In the See Picture on Page 14 One of the golf cliques that is true, in time versus quantity of time spent. had two doubles and two RBI and July 6, 1999: Shortstop Paul Stofa third inning, Sirdashney drew a walk my opinion, is an improvement to the To organize your practice time into Pete Granstrand ripped an RBI made a startling play in the sixth in- something more meaningful to your double. ning to kill a potential Mattress Fac- overall success, you need to review July 6, 2004: The Raider (SPF) tory rally. Exuberant with Stofa’s bril- Hye-Young Choi all aspects of your game. 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By FRED LECOMTE eighth inning. Clark, on a throw from four runs on four singles, a screaming Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Glod in right, tagged out a runner at double by Marks and an error but St. Luke’s kept its hopes alive in home. Frank Chupko seized two lin- Jude responded with three singles the Saints Division when Tim Deegan ers on the mound, Deegan made two and DeProspero’s two-run hit to tie scored the tying run in the seventh fine running catches, while Fuggett the game at 9-9. and Brian Glod erupted with the win- made a run-saving grab in the sev- Luke added one in the fourth and ning run in the eight-inning to squeak enth. Jude shortstop DeChiaro initi- one in the fifth. Glod doubled to deep out a 13-12 victory over St. Jude in St. ated a second (Williams)-to-first left center and Deegan spanked an Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball (Nigro) double play in the eighth. RBI single in the fifth. The Judes League action at Brookside Park in Pitcher Tom Kucin snagged a sizzler manufactured three runs in the fifth Scotch Plains on July 2. and mailed the ball home to catcher sparked on four singles, including The Lukes punched out 24 hits, Marino in the fifth then made an RBI by Weischadle, John DeProspero including six doubles. Rob Barone excellent grab in the sixth. Evans had and Paul DeProspero’s sac fly to grab bashed two doubles, two singles, a pair of outstanding putouts and a 12-11 lead. scored once and added three RBI. Glod Newton chased down a liner and made Chupko, who muted the Judes the went 2-for-3 with an RBI double and a spectacular, behind-the-back catch. rest of the way, and was rewarded scored twice. Deegan hit three RBI “Guys were dropping some balls with the tying run in the seventh when David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times singles and Rob Stratton (RBI) fin- but, as far as the hitting is concerned, Stratton scored on Deegan’s single to ADDING AN IMMEDIATE PUNCH…Deegan Roofing’s Mike Parkhill blasted a two-run homer in the first inning against ished 4-for-4. Paul Moreilo went 3- it’s been perfect. These guys hit the center then Glod delivered the win- Shapiro’s. He later hobbled a single in the fourth inning. for-4 and Matt Fugett had two singles ball really well. Everyone was scoring ning blast in the eighth. and an RBI. Marty Marks hammered back-and-forth. The last person scores “Our pitcher was on the ball. I PARKHILL, LAU LAMBASTE TWO-RUN HOME RUNS a pair of doubles and Steve Abrunzo wins! We just happened to get lucky think we played a good game but pounded one. Tom Crylan added an on a couple of innings there and shut three innings we kind of had a little RBI single, while Tom Clark and Frank them down 1-2-3. We got lucky in the lapse whereby their leadoff hitter Chupko each contributed a hit. meat of their order. They just flew out scored and those three runs were the Deegan Roofers Nail Down John DeProspero led Jude’s 24-hit to us and we were able to hold them. difference in the game,” said Jude attack with three hits, including a Beating St. Jude is always fun for me,” captain DeChiaro. double, and four RBI. Dave Weischadle said Luke team Captain Fugett. “This is probably the most memo- went 4-for-4 with two RBI and Kevin Highlighted by Stratton’s RBI rable game so far. A game back-and- St. Onge finished 4-for-4 with an RBI. double, Barone’s two-run double and forth like this is what’s fun about the Shapiro’s Softball Men, 9-2 Bruce Evans had a pair of singles and Fugett’s RBI single, St. Luke took a league. People enjoy it,” said Fugett. an RBI double. Dan Nigro singled and 4-0 lead in the top of the first. St. Jude “We were missing one of our big- By DAVID B. CORBIN teammate Jerry Isolda when Bendix and scored on Banasiak’s RBI singe, scored twice. Joe DeChiaro had two combined five singles to go with gest outfield players in Dave Fiore. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times eked out his double. Lau lashed a liner over the right hits and an RBI. Paul Prospero singled Evans’ and De Prospero’s doubles to We had a big injury in Keith Middleton Veteran Mike Parkhill and semi Deegan pitcher Rick Carlucci had fielder’s head and had to leg out his and scored once. Keith Middleton and score five runs in the bottom of the (hamstring), so we had to compensate. rookie Brady Lau each whacked a a shutout going for four innings until two-run homer. Brian Williams each had two hits, inning. Luke added a run in the sec- To be honest, errors are part of the two-run home run in the first inning a certain sports reporter brought it to Kevin Woodring led off the third while Matt Marino and Phil Gano ond when Glod scored on a wild game. If we make half of the mistakes to guide Deegan Roofing to a 9-2 his attention in the fifth. Shapiro’s inning with a bouncing single to right each had one. throw. St. Jude answered with two that we did today then we would have triumph over Shapiro’s in the first plated both of their runs in the fifth then Kevin Spellman spanked an RBI Fine defensive plays were also runs when Nigro cracked a two-run pulled it out,” concluded DeChiaro. game of a doubleheader in Scotch and finished with 11 hits, all singles. double to left to give the Roofers a 6- abundant. Luke leftfielder Marks single to grab a 7-5 lead. St. Luke 414 110 11 13 Plains Men’s Softball League action Tony Bucco had Carlucci’s number 0 lead. In the fourth inning, Straniero made four great catches, two in the In the third, the Lukes gouged out St. Jude 522 030 00 12 at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on with a 3-for-3 evening. Tim Lamora found the correct spot in right field to July 1. (run scored) and Joe Carrascuillo each drop a single. Brainard singled to The victory boosted the Roofers’ tapped a pair of singles. Drew center and Isoldi lofted an RBI sacri- record to 12-2 to keep them in pace Pietkowski (run scored), John fice fly to center. Bendix battered a with the mighty Investors Savings Bettinger (RBI) and Jamie Clark each wicked shot to deep left field that was squad for the top spot. The two teams singled, while Chris Galati chopped dropped. Brainard and Bendix round split in their face-to-face meeting an RBI single. the bases and scored. earlier in the season and, “we both The Deegan infielders turned three In Game 2, Bendix hammered a lost to the same team once. It used to double plays (DP) beginning with leadoff triple to secure his No. 1 po- be called Cepp’s (Vets),” said Deegan Carlucci, the pitcher, grabbing a sition in the lineup for future games. team captain Steve Brainard. grounder and firing to second Shapiro’s 000 020 0 2 Parkhill and Lau also added a single baseman Isolda, who fired to Rich Deegan Roofers 501 300 x 9 in their three at bats and veteran team- Banasiak at first. Isolda initiated the mate Tom Straniero demonstrated his next two DPs with Bendix (short- Reading is Good For You seemingly perpetual finesse at the stop) scuffing second and Banasiak plate by going 3-for-3 with a run covering first. Shapiro’s added a DP scored. Jeff Bendix, who did manage flair in the sixth with pitcher John to reach base safely and score a run in Veglia tossing to Artie Shapiro, cov- all of his three at bats, hopped a ering second, who fired to Gene double in the second inning to add to O’Leary at first. the Roofers’ 13-hit attack. “The combined age was about 120 Bendix managed, once again, to on that play,” Veglia estimated.

Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times convince his team captain to place Parkhill’s two-run shot cleared the ACTION AT THIRD BASE…St. Luke’s Rob Stratton, right, stirs up a lot of dirt as he slides safely into third before St. Jude’s him in the leadoff spot by guarantee- centerfield fence by a foot, then after goleader.com/subscribe Bruce Evans can make a tag. ing a hit. “He was lucky,” blurted Oscar Perez doubled off the fence

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Prices, plans and specifications are subject to change without notice. Page 14 Thursday, July 9, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Cougar 12s Nip Westfield Blue Softball League Standings: In Ripken Tournament, 11-9 four hits and three RBI for St. ANGELS DIVISION: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 (As of July 4:) Aloysius. Pitcher Tony Blasi tossed a TEAM W L Pct four-hitter. baseman Brucia each came up with stopped the bleeding with a fine putout St. Aloysius 8 0 1.000 St. David 9, St. Joseph 4 two super putouts. scoop at third. St. Matthew 4 4 .500 St. Stephen 3 5 .375 St. David, with the presence of “Matt Russo started since he had Blue Devil Catanazaro launched a St. Patrick 1 4 .200 super star All Betau, scored seven some success against them in the past. towering home run over the right St. Anthony 1 4 .200 runs in the seventh inning. Art Hobble I believe he was 3-1. Today he was a centerfield fence in the bottom of the SAINTS DIVISION: (3 hits) and Marty Bernstein, Scott little off but give credit to Cranford. inning. In the fifth, the Cougars added TEAM W L Pct Smith, Captain Dave Rothenberg, Jeff They got five or six runs and we then a run on Guarriello’s triple. Westfield St. David 5 2 .714 Friedlander and Karl Grossmann, brought in Prosok, who did a nice job. came back with two runs in the bot- St. Joseph 4 3 .571 each had two hits for David. St. St. Luke 4 3 .571 He threw at least 30 pitches, battled tom of the inning when Catanazaro St. Jude 4 5 .444 Joseph’s Tom Ulichny had three hits, through the inning and kept us in the ripped his RBI double and scored on St. Anne 2 4 .333 while Tony Perfilio and Matt Betau game. Elliott came in and did a real Brucia’s single. St. Aloysius 6, St. Matthew5 each had two hits. nice job as well holding them to one In the true “never give up” Ameri- St. Aloysius scored a run in each St. Luke 12, St. Jude 11 run. That run scored because the can spirit, Westfield combined four of the fifth and sixth innings and Lukes Rob Stratton and Bob coaching staff did not draw the in- singles, Elliott’s three-run homer, a held St. Matthew in check. For St. Barone each collected four hits and field in. I’m proud of the boys; they walk and three stolen bases to trample Aloysius, Bill Aumenta had three Tim Deegan and Paul Morello each battled back from a big deficit, started the plate with four runs in the sixth to hits and crossed home plate twice. added three hits. Judes Kevin St. to hit the ball really well. They cut Cranford’s lead to 11-9; however, Kevin Woodring added two hits and Onge and Dave Weischadle each had (Cranford) deserved to win and we hopes were dashed when Welgus two runs. St. Matthew captain Tony four hits and Bruce Evans, Keith wish them luck going forward,” said made a slick short-to-first double play Radice had three hits and Keith Middleton and John DeProspero each Westfield Blue Head Coach Phil to prevent the Blue Devils from scor- Gibbons had two. had three hits. Russo. ing more. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times St. Stephen 5, St. Matthew2 St. Aloysius 13, St. Anne 2 Gee and Guarriello’s single and “We gave up that first ground ball, ATTEMPTING SOME SMALL BALL…Brian Dempsey gets under his bunt Mark Reganthal and Bobby Camisa Tony Blasi tossed another four-hit- Bruns’ towering home run over the then after that, there was a solid base attempt but the Raiders executed four fine bunts, which set up runs against had three and two RBI, respectively, ter. Milk Monroy (4 hits, 4 RBI). Nate centerfield fence put Cranford up 3-0 hit and then that homer by Elliott. Elizabeth. for St. Stephen. Matt men Lou Mangiris and Bob Paradiso each with but the Blue Devils answered imme- That’s a kid you don’t even know if Balestriere and Gus Alvarez each had three hits led the Big Red Machine. diately with two runs in the bottom of you want to even pitch to. He’s that a pair of hits. St. Matthew 13, St. Anthony 5 the first inning when Elliott blasted solid, kind of like Bruns on our team. Union County Senior 50+ St. Stephen 11, St. Luke 6 Matt men Tom Straniero had a his solo homer over the centerfield Two big hitters that can are going to Steve’s Sal Gano had foru RBI and single and three sacrifice flies, and fence. Brucia then singled, swiped put a lot of balls out of the park, but two hits, including a round tripper. Keith Gibbons had four RBI. O.J. second and scored on Mitchell’s we had enough of a cushion; we let it Softball League Standings: Ben Lobrace and Pat Nigro added Simpson had three hits for St. An- single. Cranford was looking for a play through, it worked out and we three hits apiece. Luke Steve Abrunzo thony. runaway when they added seven runs ended up winning,” concluded coach 50+ DIVISION A (As of July 5:) two hits. Chip Weiss had three hits and Marty Marks each had a pair of For more information on the league, in the third to take a 10-2 lead, high- Bevizaque. TEAM W L (run, RBI) for the losers. hits. please visit www.stbartssoftball.com. lighted by four singles, four walks Cranford 307 010 11 Babooshka 7 1 TLC 10, Associated 0 St. Aloysius 15, St. Jude 4 Howard Bialos is the webmaster. and five stolen bases. DoCampo Westfield 201 024 9 Buffy’s Tavern 9 2 Captain Joe Romash’s St. Aloysius Awnings Galore 11 3 Associated played shorthanded. American Legion/LLG 8 4 Fred DiMartino pitched the shutout team kept rolling. “Dirty Harry” S.M.C. 4 8 and contributed three hits. Bob Semple and Milk Monroy each had D&K Associates 2 9 Lorincz, Frank Tags and Ray Meigs 50+ DIVISION B: also had three hits for the winners. TEAM W L The Office 12, LA Law 11 Molly Maguire’s 8 3 JTD Construction 6 4 Trailing 11-2 entering the bottom Linda’s Driftwood Bar 5 6 of the sixth, The Office sent 15 men Contact Lens & Vision 3 7 to the plate, scoring 10 runs taking a Iceman’s Karaoke 2 8 12-11 lead. Bill Hinkle’s two-run Northwestern Mutual 1 11 single drove in the winning run. LA SUPER SENIORS DIVISION: Law had the tying run on second TEAM W L Kilkenny House 12 0 when the game ended. This was the TLC 9 4 largest comeback for The Office Creative Industries 8 4 since defeating Neilson in a Cham- LA Law 5 6 pionship game in 2000. Dennis The Office 4 9 100 percent of the proceeds will Associated Auto Parts 0 13 Kosowicz (4 hits, run, RBI), Bill Hinkle (3 hits, run, 3 RBI), Tex be donated to: Kilkenny 8, LA Law 1 Charkowick (3 hits, run, RBI) led Hope Through Education Howie Bush, backed by strong de- The Office offensively. The McAuley School for Ex- fense, shut down the Lawmen, giving American Legion/LLG 7, Drift- ceptional Children. just five hits. Kilkenny’s Dick Kotuski wood Bar & Grill 2 The event will take place on homered. Drifters Keith Mcdede, Ron Sunday, July 26, at Brookside Creative 6, Associated 2 Horinko and Phil Fink had multi-hit Park in Scotch Plains. The Associated played well defensively games in a well played defensive opening ceremonies will begin but was not able to generate anything game against the LLG. at 11 a.m. Tickets are $10 per offensively, hitting into three double SMC 17, JTD Construction 3 adult. Children under 8 – free. plays. Creative scored three in the Awnings 12, Northwestern 2 The price includes food pro- first, which was enough. Six Creative Awnings’ Ray Meigs and Tom players had two hits with Demo vided by Outback Steakhouse, Pasko each contributed a triple and beverages and entertainment. Cervelli contributing a fourth inning two RBI. Awnings had three double leadoff triple. To purchase tickets, please call plays from their keystone combina- Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times TLC 23, The Office 4 Sgt. Matt Fugett or Sgt. Ernie GREETED BY HIS TEAMMATES…Westfield Blue slugger Sean Elliott is greeted by his teammates after crunching a tion of Brian Grandstrand and Joe Hernandez at (908) 322-7100. All 12 TLC players had, at least, Penczak. three-run homer in the sixth inning. He also blasted a homer in the first.

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Want A Low Monthly Payment? Meet with a local Gold Services Manager or call 800-788-7338. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 9, 2009 Page 15 WTA Open Singles Tennis Ladder Told: There was no change to the top spot after the close of the fourth reporting period where 34 matches played. Stan Klaus held the number one seed with wins over Paul Newsome (2-6, 6-2, 7- 4 tiebreak), Tuyen Diep (6-3, 6-2) and Andrew Federbusch (6-3 6-1). Former number two and reigning champion Cristina Newsome, along with her husband Paul, have left Westfield. Joe Buda secured the second spot with wins over Chris Wendel (8-3), Tom Bauer (10-9, 4), Richard Pardo (10-3) and Weldon Chin (10-8). Tuyen Diep climbed to the third position with three wins, the most notably a 10-6 decision over Pardo, the former number three. Newcomer Sravan Emany, with a strong 6-1, 6-1 win David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times over Pardo, assumed the fourth posi- SPRINTING DOWN THE FIRST BASELINE…Raider Anthony Shenone sprints toward first base in the first inning as tion. Pardo, with wins over Steven Westfield White first baseman Chris Boutsikaris gets the ball. Natko (10-2) and Francis Adriaens (10-4) and the aforementioned losses dropped to the fifth position. Joshua Suri added six more matches to bring WF White Plates 9 in 4th, Beat Raider 11s, 13-2 his ladder-leading total to 24 on the Courtesy of Skip Williams for The Westfield Leader and The Times CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 season. The fifth reporting period ends FIRECRACKER TOP 3…Cranford’s Laura Gallo, left, finished second and “One of the things we worked on on Sunday, July 19. Please report all Westfield’s Caroline Williams, right, finished third in the Firecracker 4-mile race three innings on the mound. Not one Schenone nearly beat out an infield match activity and questions about Blue Devil was called out looking at this year was to challenge each of the grounder. in Cranford on July 4. Camen Ballard, center, of Washington, D.C. took top players, in the course of the game, not the WTA to Richard Pardo at honors in the Women’s Division. a pitch. McSherry led off the top of the first [email protected]. Blue Devil Chris Rinaldi went 2- to get called out on strikes. We look to inning with a single to right field. See it all on the web in color . . . for-3 with a run scored and smacked be aggressive at the plate and any- After advancing to second on a passed 1. Stan Klaus(6)* 30. Olga Yee (6)* 2. Joe Buda(12)* 31. Bill Wilhelm (2) www.goleader.com a key three-run double in the fourth thing around the plate with two strikes, ball and stealing third, he scored on 3. T. Diep(19)* 32. Mike Muroff(2)* inning. Robertshaw went 2-for-2 with we are looking to get the bat on the O’Brien’s single to left. In the bottom 4. S. Emany(1)* 33. Don Beal (2)* a walk, two stolen bases, an RBI and ball,” coach Rinaldi pointed out. of the inning, Varakian singled, 5. Rich Pardo (15)* 34. B Zweiback(4) two runs scored. Hopper Murray (2 George Leichtling led the Raiders Rinaldi followed with a bunt single 6. Weldon Chin (8)* 35. Dave Tibbals(2) 7. A Federbusch(8)* 36. M Manders(1)* Joyce Taylor, Sales Associate runs scored, walk) whacked a two- with a pair of singles, two stolen then Mele rapped an RBI single to tie 8. Rich Stewart(1)* 37. Andy Cohen(3) run double and Mele got a pair of bases and a run scored. Tyler O’Brien the score. Westfield took a 4-1 lead in 9. Tom Bauer(10)* 38. Ben Chen (1) singles and an RBI. Eric Varakian and Matt Heath both had an RBI the second when Boutsikaris and 10. A. Skalkin(11)* 39. Don Dohm (1) 908-233-6417, Direct Dial singled and scored twice. Chris Varano single and a stolen base and McSherry Robertshaw singled, Murray ripped a 11. Rob Errazo(5)* 40. A. Haddad (4) 12. Fran Adriaens (7)* 41. Hong Jiang(2) NJAR Circle of Excellence 1977—2008 and Chris Boutsikaris both singled singled, scored and stole a base. James two-run double and Tupper lofted an 13. A. Marotta (4)* 42. R-Lafemina(3) and scored. Devin Anderson had an Tensler singled and stole a base. AJ RBI sacrifice fly. In the third, Raider 14. I Bouchouev(9)* 43. Mitch Mankin(1) RBI single and scored a run. Scott Bonadies was hit-by-a-pitch. Matt Leichtling singled, stole a pair of 15. T Bigosinski(5)* 44. Steve Natko (1)* Tupper had a pair of RBI and scored Scariati hit one of the hardest liners of bases and scored on Heath’s single 16. Josh Suri (24)* 45. Joe Donnolo 17. Chris Miller(7)* 46. Ethan Krell Public Open House Sunday July 12th 1:00 - 4:00 a run, while Thomas Summer walked the evening but it was right at the off the leftfield fence. 18. Chris Bonn (3)* 47. Vince Camuto twice, scored once and had an RBI. pitcher. Tyler Guensch was robbed of Several elements of the “Game of 19. Chris Wendel (4)* 48. Manny Erlich Vince DiFilippo walked and scored, an extra-base hit, after a great catch in Inches” came into play in the fourth 20. Mike Gonella (3)* 49. Zac Friss and was hit-by-a-pitch. right field by Murray, and Anthony inning beginning with the Raiders’ 21. David Ferio (6)* 50. Todd Krell 22. Steven Lee (2)* 51. Rich Boland turn at bat. After a grounder toward 23. Daniel Ives (5)* 52. Ernest Jacob third, Tenzer, who was on third, sped 24. E. Bronander(4)* 53. Peter Lyons FSPY Swim Team Breaks for home but the throw to the plate 25. Warren Friss(1) 54. Lane Maloney arrived in the nick of time for the out. 26. Nate Weiss(7) 55. J Tannenbaum 27. Doug Loffredo(4)* 56. M Rappoport Correctly choosing their pitches, 28. Chris Farella(3)* 57. Doug Walters Records at Championships five of the first six Westfield batters 29. Andrew Ross(9)* 58. Jackie Walters drew walks in the fourth. After a third 59. Pete Magierski The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Y eighth. run scored on an error, Rinaldi’s drive ( ) total matches played (FSPY) swim team finished fifth at Women’s 13-14: FSPY’s freestyle down the leftfield line was ruled fair * match played in period the recent YMCA Long Course Cup and medley relay teams broke two and three runs scored. DiFilippo WTA Open Masters Championship Meet held at Princeton existing meet records and posted times walked, Anderson plopped an RBI University. Twenty-three FSPY qualifying for the YMCA Long single, a fly ball to right was dropped Singles Ladder Told: swimmers scored in relays and 17 Course National Championships. and Robertshaw drove in the ninth At the halfway point in the season, scored in individual events. FSPY Sarah Cronin, Caroline Lesce, Katy run of the inning with a single to left. Janice Honymar gained the number swimmers broke meet records in one Comer and Micaela Lyons touched “Our batters went up there with one spot with an 8-5 victory over individual event and two relays. first at 1:58.62 in the 200-free relay. really good approaches at the plate, husband John Mancini. Mancini had Greg Baliko won the men’s open Comer (backstroke), Jodie Thomp- looking for a pitch to drive when they earlier defeated Mike McGlynn and 200-meter breaststroke in 2:34.58, son (breaststroke), Cronin (butterfly) were ahead in the count, and when had dual victories over Honeymar. 5 Mountainview Dr, Mountainside Classic Colonial setting a new meet record. Evan and Lyons (freestyle) finished third they got it they drove it. When they Joe Donnello bested Chris Wendel, boasting a family room, updated eat-in kitchen, charming Paulan placed fourth. In ages 15-18, in the 200-medley relay. Thompson didn’t get the pitch they wanted, they who traded matches with McGlynn Baliko took second in the 100-breast- also placed seventh in the 100-breast- worked the count and we got some with a tiebreaker and Wendel, who formal rooms, office & sunroom. There is a master bed- stroke, fifth in 200-freestyle and sixth stroke and eighth in the 50. Cronin walks in the inning. That definitely had also beaten Peter Lee. Full match room with full bath, three more bedrooms, an updated hall in 400-freestyle and 200-individual scored in 50-fly (second), 100-free helped us,” coach Rinaldi said. results are available at bath & a picturesque yard with patios. Presented for: medley (IM). Will Brown placed in (third), 100-fly (sixth) and 200-free Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 101 00 2 westfieldnj.com/wta . Dir: Lawrence to Hillside to Mountainview freestyle: 50 (sixth), 100 (third), 200 (sixth). Comer took third in the 100- Westfield White 130 9x 13 1. Janice Honymar (11) * $925,000. (third) and 400 (fourth). Mike back and fifth in 50-back. Jessica 2. John Mancini (10) * 3. Joe Donnolo (5) * Napolitano finished fifth in the 400- Cronin finished sixth in the 100-back. WTA Open Doubles 4. Chris Wendel (9) * Public Open House Sunday July 12th 1:00 - 4:00 free and fourth in the 200-butterfly, J. Cronin and Nicole Colucci fin- 5. Mike McGlynn (7) * followed by Dan Napolitano (fifth) ished 2-3 in the 200-back. (15-18s): Tennis Ladder Told: 6. Peter Lee (7) * and Zach Peart (eighth). Zach Peart Gabriella Levine touched third in 100- 7. Don Dohm (1) Standings as of July 5: 8. Nancy Freundlich (2) touched sixth in the 50-backstroke. fly. Hannah Markey took 4-6, respec- 1. Weldon Chin/Rich Pardo (6-3) 9. Jim Oslislo (injured) Jeff Peart (age 12) scored in a team- tively, in the 50- and 100-fly. Colucci 2. Tom Brennan/Rich Stewart (4-1) 10. Willie Moyler (1) leading six individual events: 200IM placed fifth in the 100-back, seventh 3. Mike Gonnella/Bill Wilhelm (6-2) * match played in period (second), 50-fly (third), 50-breast- in 400-free and eighth in the 50-free. 4. Steven Lee/Chris Farella (0-4) (#) number of matches played 5. Erik Bronander/David Tibbals (1-1) The next and fifth reporting period stroke (fourth), 200-free (fourth), 100- (10Us) Micaela Valli (200-free) and 6. Don Dohm/Chris Wendel (2-2) backstroke (fifth) and 100-free (sixth). Julie Stankiewicz (50-backstroke) fin- 7. Joshua Suri/Ray Russo (1-3) ends on Sunday, July 19. The winner Zach Arber (age 9) placed eighth in ished eighth. 8. John Mancini/Max Mancini (1-1) should promptly report results to the 10U 50-backstroke. Displaying their depth, the FSPY 9. Peter Lyons/Yun Won Cho (0-4) [email protected]. Eight Doug Loffredo/Peter Magierski matches are needed to qualify for the In relays, (10Us) Arber, Josh women scored in both the freestyle Irondi Aliche/Mike McGlynn Davidson, Kyle Foster and Colin and medley relays in three age groups. Manny Erlich/Michael Muroff post season after Labor Day and play- Sullivan took third. (13-14s) Aaron (9-10s) Valli, Erika Frazier, Maya Warren Friss/Zac Friss ers need a match in each period to * - indicates new team avoid the risk of losing up to three Markey, Matt Giardiello, Tyler Dunchus and Stankiewicz placed ( ) - indicates W-L record Lessner and Ryan Gajdzisz took third. sixth in freestyle relay, while the 13- positions on the ladder. (15-18s) Brown, M. Napolitano, D. 14s finished 1-3-7. Stephanie Baliko, Napolitano and Baliko took fourth. 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Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Corporation. WESTFIELD OFFICE • 209 CENTRAL AVENUE • (908) 233-5555 An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT, Incorporated. Westfield Office · 600 North Avenue, West · 908-233-0065 © 2009 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. WESTFIELD OFFICE 209 CENTRAL AVENUE 908-233-5555 An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. Page 16 Thursday, July 9, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield White 11U Boosts Record with Big Victories The Westfield White 11U baseball infield defense by Liam Heinbokel, team, coached by Charlie Bowman, Norris and H. Sabato, White suc- improved its league record to 7-1, cumbed to Summit, 7-6. White beat recording two decisive victories on Gold the following night in the road and avenging a 2008 season- Bridgewater Tournament play, 17-9. ending loss to Long Hill. White added two big wins on the In dramatic come-from-behind road, beginning with a 13-0 victory fashion, Westfield White defeated over New Providence, where Walter, Long Hill, 15-11. Long Hill grabbed Hindes, Ethan Prevoznak and Bow- an early 3-0 lead but pitchers Jordan man combined to pitch four scoreless Hindes and Holden Sabato provided innings and record seven strikeouts. some good defense from the mound, Prevoznak also clocked in a two-run and White rallied with four runs in triple in the second inning, while the second off the bats of Peter Walter Ethan Smith was credited with two and Tim Norris. After Long Hill pulled RBI. Tommy Sabato walked and hit Courtesy of David Mullinix Photography ahead in the fifth, White got the first his way on to base and came around HIGH JUMP…Annabel Benito of Westfield and her horse VDL Las Vegas won seven batters on board and Mitchell to score three times. the 1.20m Jumper competition on July 2, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Bryk smacked a triple as part of a At Montville, White scored six runs Dorset, VT. seven-run inning. Ryan Bowman in both the first and fourth innings to IN-TOWN CHAMPIONS…The Westfield Muckdogs won the 10-year-old Spring closed the game for Westfield. seize a 12-1 win. Six Westfield pitch- League In-Town Baseball Championship. Pictured, left to right, are: first row, Westfield suffered its first loss at ers pitched one inning each, capped Luke Altman, Vivek Sreenivasan, Joshua Schwartz, Noah Glenn, Owen Bartok the hands of Summit Gold in a tightly off by Bobby Abbott, who struck out More Government/Area News and Justin Elbert; second row, Jack Sherman, Jarod Hooey, Ben Heleavy, fought game that showcased both all three batters he faced. Heinbokel CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 Michael Mohr-Ramirez, Gabo Romano, Matt Omberg and Ben Kwok; Coaches: teams’ pitchers, including White’s delivered a two-run shot to deep cen- Steve Hooey, Erwin Ramirez, Doug Schwartz and Bill Sherman. Michael Rossi. Despite key hits by ter field, while White’s defense con- Thirteen Non-Operating ® Bobby Abbott, Tim Norris and Rossi, verted a 9-4-6 force out of a runner Weichert who hit a game-tying triple, and solid going from first to second base. School Districts Eliminated TRENTON — New Jersey way to eliminating the state’s non- OPEN SUNDAY 1-5 PM Education Commissioner Lucille operating school districts. With the Davy has announced the mergers announced, the number of elimination of 13 school districts districts in the state was decreased that were operating without any from 616 to 603; when the final 13 schools and with relatively few districts are eliminated, there will be students. 590 districts. The elimination and merger of the Commissioner Davy said the initial so-called non-operating school 13 mergers are effective July 1 to districts comes a day after Governor coincide with the start of the state and Jon Corzine signed legislation to school fiscal years. establish procedures for merging the Commissioner Davy said that the districts with larger, neighboring first 13 districts eliminated were those districts where children from the non- that were in a sending-receiving operating districts already attend relationship with a single school classes. district. According to a Department of The 13 districts eliminated are: Mountainside - Elegant Custom Home Education press release, the Pemberton Boro (Burlington), Magnificent English Tudor by celebrated architect legislation ensures compliance with Audobon Park (Camden), Tavistock Beer & Coleman exudes character with extraordinary a 2007 law that included numerous (Camden), Shiloh Boro quality, exceptional design, great floorplan, and quiet requirements to enhance efficiency (Cumberland), Glen Gardner treed 1.25 acre with breathtaking views. Come and see and accountability in the operation of (Hunterdon), Sea Bright Boro this one-of-a-kind treasure... Dir: New Providence school districts. (Monmouth), Helmetta (Middlsex), Road, Deer Path, Ackerman, Coles Ave #1471 “These districts don’t operate Victory Gardens (Morris), (Web ID 2660404) any schools; they are charged Matoloking (Ocean), Millstone tuition by the districts to which (Somerset), Rocky Hill (Somerset), $2,100,000 they send their students. Many of Branchville Boro (Sussex), and them have only a handful of Hardwick (Warren). BRINGING HOME AWARDS…Eight competitors from Sensei Alan Simms’ E RIC S CHWARTZ students, yet they have boards of The remaining 13 non-operating Karate N Motion in Westfield entered the 26th Annual BKG Classic Karate education and many hire staff to districts that will be addressed at a SUMMIT OFFICE 908-277-1200 Tournament at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft and returned with 10 fulfill their duties,” Commissioner later date are Longport (Atlantic), CELL: 908-507-9767 trophies. All eight competitors won an award. Davy said. “It is important to note, Corbin City (Atlantic), Rockleigh however, that eliminating the (Bergen), Teterboro (Bergen), Pine districts will have no impact Valley (Camden), Chesilhurst whatsoever on the quality of the (Camden), Hi Nella (Camden), Cape education provided.” May Point (Cape May), West The concept of eliminating these Wildwood (Cape May), Newfield non-operating districts was first (Gloucester), Allenhurst proposed in a legislative study in 1969. (Monmouth), Interlaken Forty years later, Governor Jon (Monmouth), and Lake Como Corzine signed legislation paving the (Monmouth). Obama Calls on Americans To Give Volunteer Service WASHINGTON, D.C. – President key areas where everyone can have a Barack Obama has unveiled United continuing impact in their commu- We Serve, an extended call to service nity: education, health, energy and the challenging all Americans to help lay environment and community renewal. a new foundation for growth in President Obama’s video was dis- America by engaging in “sustained, tributed via e-mail by the Corpora- meaningful community service.” The tion for National and Community Ser- Colts Neck $5,450,000 Colts Neck $5,000,000 Avon-by-the-Sea $3,249,000 initiative will be led by the Corpora- vice. View President Obama’s full Architectural Masterpiece! Built by Neighbor & This spectacular paradise, enhanced by approxi- Waterfront tranquility in lovely town of Avon! 8 BR, tion for National and Community video message at serve.gov. 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Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned And Operated By NRT LLC. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 9, 2009 Page 17 Federal Tax Credit Option Escaped ‘Trash Duty’ N.J. Heritage Tourism Contest For First-Time Homebuyers Inmate Recaptured Accepting Photo Submissions By Joseph V. Doria Jr. and Marge Della chase their homes. On top of that, Vecchia ELIZABETH – A week after he off. The corrections officer super- AREA – Through Monday, August nights at Leith Hall, one of the area’s homebuyers can also combine the escaped from guards while on trash vising the pair secured the other in- Now is a great time to become a Prefund loan with the HMFA’s Smart 3, Preservation New Jersey (PNJ) is premiere historic inns, and a $50 gift homeowner in New Jersey. Home duty at the Union County jail, Phillip mate and radioed for backup. There soliciting public nominations of pho- certificate to Cucina Rosa, rated one Start program, which offers people Ruddy, 21, of Rahway was captured, have been a number of improve- prices are becoming increasingly af- purchasing homes in Smart Growth tos for its 2009 “Best of New Jersey of Cape May’s best Italian restau- fordable in communities around the Union County Prosecutor Ted ments made to the jail’s security Heritage Tourism” contest, which aims rants. areas further assistance with their Romankow has announced. protocols in recent years, Mr. state and mortgage rates are at their down payment and closing costs. Visit to encourage the public to visit the New Jersey is remarkably rich in lowest levels in decades. But for New Ruddy’s father, who is on parole, Romankow said, however in lieu of Garden State’s diverse historic and historic and cultural resources. But sgl.state.nj.us/ to check out the Smart notified his parole officer that his son Ruddy’s escape, authorities have Jerseyans still on the fence about buy- Growth Locator and see if a particu- cultural destinations this summer. the downturn in the economy has left ing their first home, the New Jersey Ruddy was at a house on Eagle Street launched a new investigation into Nominators should submit a photo many of our state’s one-of-a-kind lar home or homes are in Smart in Newark, Mr. Romankow said. Of- the jail and its personnel. Housing and Mortgage Finance Growth areas. of their favorite history-related tour- heritage tourism sites in desperate Agency (HMFA) has a new loan pro- ficers went to the location just after 5 “This case does not end here,” Mr. ism site in the state, along with a short need of increased attendance. PNJ By peeling through the layers of p.m. on Monday and found Ruddy Romankow said. “There will be a full gram that could make the decision doom and gloom economic news, it is description revealing why the site is hopes this contest will provide an much easier. hiding in the basement. Ruddy was review and a fresh look at the jail’s so special. incentive for a much-needed increase possible to find great deals in the subsequently charged with 3rd de- policies and procedures.” The First-Time Homebuyer Tax marketplace. It is just a matter of From August 3 to 10 PNJ will acti- in heritage tourism across the state in Credit Loan Program that was gree escape and ordered held without The Ruddy case remains an active vate an online poll in which the pub- the coming months. being in the right position to take bail, authorities said. He will be held investigation and prosecutors are not launched this spring allows people advantage of these opportunities. The lic will be able to vote for its preferred Nominations should be e-mailed participating in the HMFA’s at the Union County jail in Elizabeth. yet able to speak to a motive for the submission. The nominator of the site to [email protected] no later HMFA wants to help people get into “This is a successful end to a deter- escape, authorities said, saying addi- Homebuyer Mortgage Program to the right position when it comes to that collects the most votes will win a than noon on August 3. Preservation take immediate advantage of a fed- mined effort,” Union County Police tional information will be released as weekend vacation package in Cape New Jersey can be reached at (609) home ownership. There continues to Chief Daniel Vaniska said. “Several soon as it becomes available. eral tax credit for first-time be a strong demand for housing in May this November, including two 392-6409. homebuyers. Qualified individuals law enforcement departments on the New Jersey and this program helps municipal, county and state level con- who buy a home for the first time by make it a reality for many first-time December 1, 2009 are eligible for tributed to this investigation.” homebuyers. Ruddy was first admitted to the jail up to an $8,000 federal refundable For more information on the tax credit under the economic stimu- on June 1 for a parole violation and, DaunnoDaunno Development Development Company, Company, LLC LLC Prefund Program, please call 1-800- due to his low risk status, at the time, lus plan President Barack Obama NJ-HOUSE or log on to www.nj.gov/ signed into law earlier this year. was put to work at the jail complex. dca/hmfa/ and click the First-Time One of his duties included supervised is Proud to Present: But homebuyers don’t get the tax Homebuyers link. is Proud to Present credit until after they file their 2009 Joseph V. Doria Jr. is Commissioner trash removal on Elizabethtown Plaza. tax returns next year. While some of the Department of Community Af- He was at the Union County jail in people can afford to wait, many fairs and chairman of the New Jersey Elizabeth due to a parole violation. others cannot. They would rather Housing and Mortgage Finance Just after Midnight on Monday June get the tax refund upfront and use it Agency. Marge Della Vecchia serves 29, Ruddy and another inmate were towards their down payment and as executive director of the agency. emptying trash in the plaza when, closing costs. according to the investigation, he ran This is where the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Loan Pro- gram, which is also called the Prefund Recent Home Sales Program, can help. The HMFA, an affiliate of the New Jersey Depart- ment of Community Affairs, will give Westfield: Downer Street, $407,000. their mortgage borrowers who are Andrew M. and Valerie A. Clausen Mary Jane Jeffers to D. Villane eligible for the federal tax credit an to Patrick and Deborah Leggy, 520 Construction, LLC, 926 Coolidge advance on the credit. The advance Dudley Court, $580,000. Street, $395,000. will be in the form of an interest-free Alice E. Brookman to Carlos J. James W. and Gail A. Hanley to bridge loan, which the HMFA is call- Soria and Jamie Pool-Soria, 654 Shaun Finnerty, 39 Woodstock Circle, ing a “Prefund” loan. Raymond Street, $400,000. $695,000. The loan is the lesser of 10 percent Phillip Schechter and Deborah Diane D. Kautzmann to Lawrence of the home’s purchase price or $5,000 Hochhauser to Penghui Yang and Hua E. and Heather D. Ferrara, 50 and is secured by a second mortgage Guo, 206 Florence Avenue, North, Faulkner Drive, $450,000. lien that is due June 30, 2010. It must $510,000. Michael and Cheryl Zaccaro to be used for down payment and/or James and Patricia A. Blake to James and Gail Hanley, 625 Clark closing costs. The HMFA set aside $5 James J. and Lauren B. Disarno, 120 Street, $825,000. Christopher and Amy Gaffney to e-Construction million from its operating budget to Wells Street, $650,000. Pr Pricing st 49 fund the program and anticipates han- Rosalyn C. Charles and Charles C. Alex C. and Lisa C. Benke, 627 Chest- arting at $1,7 ,000. dling about 1,000 Prefund loans. New Cary, Jr. and Andrew G. Cary to James nut Street, North, $575,000. Jersey is the third state in the nation to Peterson and Clifford Peterson, 209 Ann Marie and Juan Esteves and offer such a program. Livingston Street, $365,000. Juan Lledo to Homefirst Interfaith BRIEF DESCRIPTION: First-time homebuyers can visit any Chris J. and Jill H. Callahan to Housing and Family Services, Inc., Forest Glen Estates is a 3 lot sub-division on a new cul-de-sac located in Westfield, one of about 65 HMFA-approved Patricia A. Blake, 779 Knollwood 550 Trinity Place, $524,900. New Jersey. The new road will be constructed adjacent to Rahway Ave and will be home mortgage lenders throughout Terrace, $952,000. Azim K. and Madhavi K. Saifee to exclusive to the three homes. Daniel and Colleen Goodman, 251 New Jersey to get the process started. Michael E. and Karen F. Webb to nt A list of the lenders can be viewed at Victoria Leigh, 923 Grandview Av- Avon Road, $619,900. HOMES WILL OFFER: state.nj.us/dca/hmfa/consu/buyers/ enue, $362,900. D & C Realty Associates, LLC to · New Cul-de-sac location. lender_list.pdf. After screening pro- Martyn andWeichert Julie Hanan to D. Kevin and Ashley Johns, 35 Mohawk · Designs by the Award Winning Architectural firm of BeerWeichert and Coleman. spective homebuyers carefully to Villane Construction, LLC, 1750 Trail, $999,999. · Floor plans starting at 4000 square feet Terrence J. Kelly and Barbara M. Weichert make sure they can afford mortgage Florida Street, $270,000.Weichert · 3 Car Side Entry Garage’s payments on the homes they are look- Richard M. Rabkin to Lawrence J. Cole-Kelly to Sharon G. Henderson, · Finished Basements (2 of 3 with Walk Out Potential) ing to purchase, the lenders originate and Kristy M. Hlavenka, Jr., 245 10 North Wickom Drive, $539,500. Ronald T. and Jusith V. Cummins · Landscape Package including sod, lawn sprinkling, retaining walls, and shrubs. the mortgages and the Prefund loans. Delaware Street, $450,000. · Half acre + lots backing up to St. Helen’s Church and Tamaques Park Once the mortgage loan closes with Jamie and Melissa Halegoua to to Elliot D. and MaryJeanette Dee, 219 Sinclair Place, $850,000. · Generous allowances for cabinets, countertops, the homebuyer, the HMFA purchases Akiva E. and Leena K. Elias, 382 appliances, light fixtures, and Front Door. the mortgage and the Prefund loan Orenda Circle, $1,530,000. Saxon Mortgage Services, Inc. to Fatema Anjum Lokhat, 756 Warren from the originating lender and holds Justine E. and Abigail S. Zandri to All Sales through Daunno Realty Services, LLC. For new home standards them until they are paid back in full. Amanda Saxe, 264 Seneca Place, Street, $400,000. Christopher and Erika Efthymiou or a brief description of the construction process, please feel free to call us at The Prefund Program makes the $487,500. 732-396-3995 or visit us on the web at: American Dream of homeownership Richard W. and Ann K. Humiston to Mark I. and Deborah A. Kaplan, more attainable and affordable in New to Chris J. and Jill H. Callahan, 515 853 Carleton Road, $775,000. www.daunno.com Jersey because homebuyers can bring Sherwood Parkway, $720,950. Jane H. Barnes to T and G Custom Weichert Homes,Weichert LLC, 1914 Grandview Av- the cash needed for down payment Caroline McGregor to Anthony Subject to errors and omissions. Prices and incentives subject to change without notice. Qualified Buyers Only. We encourage and support an enue, $250,000. affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handi- and closing costs to the table to pur- Tomasello and Elizabeth Illos, 529 cap, familial status or national origin.

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These scholarships and 3D Animation. playhouse $100, car $20 & more. Merchandise. Great Prices! were based on a variety of criteria, UNICO is the largest Italian-Ameri- including academic achievement, can Service Organization in the United APARTMENT RENTAL HELP WANTED leadership ability and overall charac- States with local chapters throughout Downtown Westfield Real Estate: Thinking of making a ter. the country. The Westfield Chapter Elm Street, near transportation, change? Prudential NJ Properties The recipients include Christopher awards scholarships to Westfield High 2.5 rooms, $825/month. is now interviewing for full time DeLaFuente, who will attend the Uni- School students annually. It donates Please call (908) 233-3068 real estate agent positions, versity of Pennsylvania (The Wharton to local organizations involved in the Westfield Office. Call Margie School) to pursue a degree in Busi- research of cancer, mental health and OFFICE SPACE - WESTFIELD (908) 232-5664, ext. 103. ness; John Gilmartin, who will attend other illnesses. the Virginia Military Institute to fo- Over the years, Westfield UNICO Downtown Westfield - convenient HELP WANTED location. Over 275 sq. feet in- cus on International Relations; has donated over $250,000. For more FIVE GUYS Burgers and Fries Michael J. Pollack for The Westfield Leader and The Times Katherine Payne, who will attend information about Westfield UNICO, cludes two rooms. Parking and IN FULL BLOOM...Westfield Leader and The Times reporter Brigitta Greene, left, Utilities included. $650/mo. of Westfield is looking for interviews American In Bloom judges Katy Moss Warner and Patrick Bones outside Dartmouth College to study Neuro- call Tony Valles at (908) 654-8287. (908) 303-5498 managers, supervisors, of Acquaviva delle fonti on Wednesday night. 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Back yard use. needed to cover local appreciate the joys of helping others, ten cards for the soon-to-be campers. 1 1/2 msd.$1175.00 government meetings. Please as proven by the Christopher Acad- The Christopher Academy, founded Avail Immed (908) 967-1319 e-mail resume and clips to: emy Community Project participants in 1963, was the first Montessori school from Scotch Plains and Westfield. in New Jersey and is known for a BABYSITTER AVAILABLE [email protected] Students from both campuses customized teaching plan that allows Experienced babysitter available CHILDCARE NEEDED partnered with the Homefirst program, each child to grow and achieve at his or summer nights and weekends. a service that provides summer camp her own pace. It now has campuses in Christopher DeLaFuente John Gilmartin Numerous references. Nannies - Housekeepers for homeless children. Students com- Scotch Plains and Westfield. Contact (908) 868-0342 BabyNurses Needed piled tote bags with camp necessities, May’s community service project Live-in / -out, Full/Part-time including towels, journals and pen- was just one part of the ongoing BABYSITTER Solid References Required. cils, for the children Homefirst serves. Montessori Peace Curriculum that College student available for CALL (732) 972-4090 The toddlers, pre-K and Kinder- teaches kindness, respect, grace, cour- summer babysitting through end www.absolutebestcare.com tesy and concern for the earth every of Sept. Has excel. References TRANSFORM YOUR HOME Bilheimer Earns Dean’s day. and transportation. “We are especially proud of our (908) 654-7742 Give your home the designer look List Recognition students, some of whom are under 3- without spending a fortune. Cre- WESTFIELD – Evan Dodge years-old. The Montessori Peace Cur- SINGING LESSONS ative Home Enhancement’s Inte- Bilheimer, a senior majoring in history riculum teaches children to be good Local Westfield resident, rior Redesign and Home Staging and chemistry at the University of Roch- citizens and respect friends, the com- professional jazz and musical services will redesign your space ester, has been named to the dean’s list munity and the world around us,” theater singer with 20 years using everything you already pos- for academic achievement in the Col- said Amelia McTamaney, Head of experience now available for sess! Call or email for a FREE on- lege of Arts, Sciences and Engineering School of the Christopher Academy private vocal instruction. Vocal site consultation. (347) 306-9252 for the fall 2008 semester. Montessori School. technique taught with emphasis or [email protected] A resident of Westfield, Evan is the Inspired by the current economic on song interpretation for all styles- TUTOR son of Dr. Susan Kaye and a graduate climate, the Community Service jazz, pop, musical theater etc. of Westfield High School. Committee of Christopher Academy National Honor Society Westfield $40 for private lesson. partnered with Homefirst, a leader in Brigid Ryan Katherine Payne Call (973) 985-8365 or email grad available to tutor middle and WF’s Prisco Graduates eradicating homelessness. Through at [email protected] high school math. Experienced. this partnership, children in need will Call Tara (908) 591-9582 Del. 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Can start 8/1 or sooner Dave Samsky at (908) 693-0158 In addition to Music, Movement (908) 389-1570 the college’s list of May graduates. and Creative Arts and Crafts, camp- Bramnick announced his second an- The photographs will be judged for Email: [email protected] Delaware Valley College is a com- ers will learn to use computers and nual Summer Photo Contest in hopes their quality and creativity. The win- HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE! SPECTACULAR prehensive four-year college in enjoy picnics, water days, dress-up of encouraging amateur photographers ners and prizes will be announced in I am a skilled woman, trust wor- Window Treatments Doylestown, Pa. days and a July 4 celebration. to capture the beauty of New Jersey. September. thy, honest, reliable house clean- Interior Designing There will be three categories for this For more information on the contest, ing, very hard working & detail by a Professional Designer year’s competition: New Jersey Shore, call (908) 232-2073. oriented. Take pleasure in what i Free Consultation State Parks and Wildlife. The contest is like to do. 5 years exp,good prices. (732) 726-0241 open to all ages and entries will be WF Teacher Takes (973) 583-8997 or (973) 878-2181 accepted until the September 4 dead- Cruiser Night on Tap line. Contestants should submit their Part in Space Academy PUBLIC NOTICE work via e-mail to WESTFIELD – Nearly 300 school- UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT Tonight In Cranford [email protected]. teachers were awarded a special schol- DOCKET NO.: 09-2744 “There was so much enthusiasm for arship to attend the Honeywell Edu- FILE NO.: 1018.0017 CRANFORD – The Cranford last year’s contest with hundreds of cators at Space Academy Program Chamber of Commerce will hold a NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS submissions, we decided to make it an for one week, between June 15 and Cruiser Night tonight, Thursday, July annual event,” Assemblyman Bramnick July 3, at the U.S. Space and Rocket STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: 9, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in Cranford’s JOSEPHINE CONNOLLY HER said. “I was truly impressed by the Center in Huntsville, Ala. HEIRS, DEVISEES AND downtown. talent and creativity shown by all the There are 14 from northern New PERSONAL REPRESENTA- North Union Avenue and Alden Jersey, including KellyAnne Kroeger, TIVES, AND HERS, THEIRS, contestants.” Street will be closed for the display of With three categories, shutterbugs who teaches at Wilson School in OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- more than 200 classic cars. There SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE, AND can take their cameras to the board- Westfield and lives in Scotch Plains. INTEREST also will be music, games for the walks, beaches and amusements parks The program is designed to help You are hereby summoned and required children and food from the area. inspire the next generation of stu- to serve upon FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C., to portray life down the shore, or they For more information, call the can go on the trails at the state park, dents to pursue careers in science, Plaintiffs Attorneys, whose address is 1455 Cranford Chamber of Commerce at Broad Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey, historic sites or even their own back- technology, engineering and math by 07003, an answer to the complaint in a civil (908) 272-6114 or e-mail yards to photograph their favorite crit- providing teachers with new and in- action in which UNITED STATES OF [email protected]. novative techniques to educate their AMERICA, FOR THE SECRETARY OF PUBLIC NOTICE LADIES IN WHITE…Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child held its 81st com- Local Residents students about science and math, in- THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND mencement ceremony on Sunday, June 7, in Summit. The graduates kept with URBAN DEVELOPEMENT is plaintiff and cluding real astronaut training. TOWN OF WESTFIELD Graduate From Rowan JOSEPHINE CONNOLLY HER HEIRS, school tradition and donned white gowns and gloves, and carried yellow roses. DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRE- The following ordinances were intro- Pictured, left to right, are area graduates: Erin Kelly of Scotch Plains, who will AREA – On May 14 and 15, ap- Locals Graduate SENTATIVES, AND HERS, THEIRS, OR duced by the Town Council of the Town of attend Wake Forest University; Catherine Verdic of Scotch Plains, who will proximately 2,875 students took part ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN Westfield on July 7, 2009. Copies of these attend Loyola College in Maryland, and Sarah Dwider of Westfield, who will in Rowan University’s commence- Oratory Prep RIGHT, TITLE, AND INTEREST, et als. ordinances can be obtained up to and attend Swarthmore College. One hundred percent of Oak Knoll graduates enter are defendants, pending in the United including the date of adoption without cost four-year colleges or universities. ment ceremonies. Area students in- AREA — Oratory Preparatory States District Court within twenty (20) in the Town Clerk’s Office at the Westfield cluded are summer 2008, fall 2008, School of Summit graduated 55 young days after July 9, 2009 exclusive of said Town Hall, 425 East Broad Street, PUBLIC NOTICE WF’s Sheehan and spring 2009 graduates: men on June 6, including two area date. If you fail to do so, judgment by Westfield, New Jersey during regular busi- Tyler Scott Armstrong and Allison teens. Chester Baker, pictured below, default may be rendered against you for ness hours. Publication Of Notice Of LLC Disso- Graduates Summa the relief demanded in the complaint. You These ordinances are scheduled for lution Notice is hereby given that CLEAN Nicole Williams of Fanwood. left, of Scotch Plains, the son of Su- shall file your answer and proof of service adoption on August 4, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. or AS COULD BE RMD, LLC, a New Jersey WESTFIELD – Emily Sheehan of William Ryan Swenson; Jenna san Baker and the late Stephen Baker, in duplicate with the Clerk of the United as soon thereafter as said matters can be Limited Liability Company (the “LLC”) has Westfield received a bachelor’s de- Elizabeth Balestriere; Edward J. wears the cords and stole honoring States District Court, 50 Walnut Street, reached, in the Council Chambers, Mu- dissolved effective on September 12, 2008. gree during the 2009 commencement Saridaki III, and Lash L. Green II, all Newark, New Jersey, 07102, in accor- nicipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, All persons with claims against the LLC him for being a National Honor Soci- dance with the rules governing the courts. Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and are required to present written proof of ceremonies of Hobart and William of Scotch Plains. ety officer and member of Quill and You are further advised that if you can- place any person who may be interested same in accordance with this notice. Claims Smith Colleges, held on Sunday, May Christina Marcus, Cum Laude; Lisa Scroll International Honorary Soci- not afford an attorney, you may call the therein will be given an opportunity to be must be filed with the LLC at the following 17. Marguerite Smythe; Brittany Lynn ety for High School Journalists. Legal Services office in the county where heard concerning said ordinances. address: Robert Berkowitz, 16 Fernhill Ms. Sheehan, the child of Douglas Vella, Cum Laude; Alex Monaco, and you live. If you do not have an attorney and Claire J. Gray Road, Springfield, New Jersey, 07081. are not eligible for free legal assistance, Town Clerk Each claim must include the name and Sheehan, majored in English and Kristen Rose Materek, all of you may obtain a referral to an attorney by address of the claimant, the basis for and Women’s Studies, and received a de- Westfield. SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2157 calling the Lawyer Referral amount of each claim (in sufficient detail to AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING gree Summa Cum Laude. The gradu- Zachary Januik and Stephen Jo- Services. The names and telephone permit the LLC to make a reasonable FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF ate studied abroad in Galway. seph Love of Mountainside. numbers of such agencies in the county of judgment whether the claim should be CURBING AND CONSTRUC- venue are as follows: Lawyer Referral accepted or rejected) and the date or Carol Browner, assistant to the In order to achieve honors, the fol- TION OF NEW CURBING ON Services: 908-353-4715; Legal Services: dates on which each claim arose. Claims President for Energy and Climate lowing criteria had to be met: Summa VARIOUS STREETS AND THE 908-354-4340 against the LLC must be filed on or before APPROPRIATION OF MON- Change in the Obama Administra- Cum Laude, grade point average of This action has been instituted for the January 15, 2010. IES NECESSARY THERE- tion, gave this year’s commencement 3.850–4.0; Magna Cum Laude, grade purpose of foreclosing a mortgage and 3 T - 6/25, 7/2 FOR. recovering possession of the lands and & 7/9/09, Leader Fee: $58.14 address. point average of 3.650–3.849, and premises described in a mortgage dated Summary: This ordinance provides for See it all on the web in color . . . Cum Laude, grade point average of November 14, 1994, recorded on Novem- construction of new granite block curb or PUBLUC NOTICE www.goleader.com 3.450–3.649. ber 16, 1994, in Book 5499, Page 0231, replace existing curbing with new granite TOWN OF WESTFIELD made by JOSEPHINE CONNOLLY, to the block curbing, as applicable as well as PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE plaintiff and covers real estate located at repair of sidewalks and driveways dam- Public Notice is hereby given that the John Caldora II, right, son of John 2095 KAY AVENUE, UNION, NEW JER- aged as a result of curbing installation ordinance as follows was passed and TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS and Beverly Caldora of Westfield, SEY 07083, Tax Lot 5, Block 5216. Pursu- work. The ordinance provides for an in- adopted by the Town Council of the Town COUNTY OF UNION was honored as a member of National ant to R. 4:4-4 and 4:64-1(d), mediation is stallments plan for the beneficiaries of of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on TAKE NOTICE That pursuant to Resolution No. 102-09, adopted by the Township available through the New Jersey Courts. such work to repay the town at 100% of the July 7, 2009. Honor Society, a member of Quill Council of the Township of Scotch Plains on June 30, 2009 that the undersigned will Forms and instructions may be obtained final cost and authorizes the Town to issue Claire J. Gray and Scroll International Honorary expose for sale at Public Auction, in accordance with Title 39:10A-1, at the times and on the Court’s web site at Bond Anticipation Notes for payment of Town Clerk locations specified below, the following motor vehicles which came into the possession Society for High School Journalists www.njcourstonline.com. work until repaid by property owners. GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1936 of the Scotch Plains Police Department through abandonment or failure of owners to and a Social Studies Medalist. You, JOSEPHINE CONNOLLY HER SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2158 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND claim same. HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL Will Jadick is pictured center. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING GENERAL ORDINANCE 1920 All the vehicles on the following lists are offered in strictly “as is” condition, with no REPRESENTATIVES, AND HERS, FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF FIXING THE ANNUAL SALA- representation as to condition or fitness for any particular purpose. Minimum bid for each THEIRS, OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- PUBLIC NOTICE SIDEWALK AND CON- RIES FOR THE MAYOR AND vehicle will be all towing and storage fees due to the towing agency. SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE, AND INTER- STRUCTION OF NEW SIDE- COUNCIL MEMBERS AND Purchase must be made by cash or certified check. A 10% deposit must be given at BOROUGH OF FANWOOD EST, are made a defendant because you WALK AT VARIOUS LOCA- CERTAIN OFFICERS AND time of auction. Balance must be paid by 4:00 p.m. the same day. PLANNING BOARD are the heirs of the deceased mortgagor, TIONS IN THE TOWN AND EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN The public auction shall be held on July 14, 2009 in accordance with the laws of the JOSEPHINE CONNOLLY, and as such Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- THE APPROPRIATION OF OF WESTFIELD State of New Jersey pertaining thereto. may have an interest in the mortgaged NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF MONIES NECESSARY premises, and you have a right to Notice of GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1937 The following vehicles may be examined at Ace Towing, 1509 Front Street, Scotch FANWOOD, after public hearing on Feb- THEREFOR. this action for any right, title, claim or AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND Plains, New Jersey at 9:15 am. Public Auction will commence at 9:30 am. ruary 25, 2009, granted variance approval interest you may have in, to, or against the Summary: This ordinance provides for GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. from the requirements of 184-121 D for MAKE YEAR VIN NO. MINIMUM BID said mortgaged premises and your lien or replacement of existing sidewalk with new 1919 ENTITLED “AN ORDI- property owned by James Gibbons at 110 GMC 1994 1GKEC13V54R224882 $2,820.00 encumbrance on the mortgaged premises sidewalk and constructing new sidewalk NANCE TO AMEND THE Willoughby Road, Fanwood, New Jersey, is subject to plaintiff’s mortgage. where none exits at various locations and CODE OF THE TOWN OF The following vehicles may be examined at Plains Auto Body, 2368 Beryllium Road, being Block 29 and Lot 16. Dated: July 6, 2009 all work necessary and incidental thereto. WESTFIELD CHAPTER 2, Scotch Plains, New Jersey at 10:15 am. Public Auction will commence at 10:30 am. Documents pertaining to this applica- William T. Walsh The ordinance provides for an installments “ADMINISTRATION,” AR- tion are available for public inspection at MAKE YEAR VIN NO. MINIMUM BID Clerk of Court plan for the beneficiaries of such work to TICLE II, TOWN OFFICERS Borough Hall during normal business FORD 2000 1FTZF1724YNA81182 $2,820.00 Frank J. Martone, P.C. repay the town at 100% of the final cost AND EMPLOYEES, DIVISION hours. HONDA 1991 1HGCB755XMA132284 $3,930.00 A Professional Corporation and authorizes the Town to issue Bond 3, PERSONNEL POSITIONS Mr. James Gibbons 1455 Broad Street Anticipation Notes for payment of work AND SALARY SCHEDULE,” Barbra Riepe 110 Willoughby Road Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 until repaid by property owners. SEC. 2-12.28, “SCHEDULE.” Township Clerk Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 1 T - 7/9/09, The Leader Fee: $72.42 1 T - 7/9/09, The Leader Fee: $54.57 1 T - 7/9/09, The Leader Fee: $27.54 1 T - 7/9/09, The Times Fee: $51.00 1 T - 7/9/09, The Times Fee: $16.32 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMESWeichert Thursday, July 9, 2009 Page 19 Weichert Villanova University Announces 2009 Graduates Westfield Community Band AREA – More than 1,500 students Humanities (Cum Laude); Christo- THE STUDENT VIEW graduated from Villanova University pher MacDonald of Westfield, who Concludes Season, 7/16 during a commencement ceremony earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in The weekly column written by local high school students held on May 17, in Villanova Stadium. Communication and a Bachelor of WESTFIELD – The 97th season of Mindowaskin Park is located next The following local residents were Arts degree in Economics; Michelle the Westfield Community Band, un- to the Westfield Municipal Building among the students from Villanova Lynn Morawski of Westfield, who got Will the Nature vs. Nurture Debate Ever End? der the direction of Thomas Connors, at 425 East Broad Street in Westfield. University who received undergradu- a Bachelor of Science degree in Biol- will conclude on Thursday, July 16. The event is free to the public; audi- ate degrees during the university’s ogy; Andrew Petrozziello of Cranford, By LISA HAGEN isting, people adhere to these norms The evening will have a special pre- ence members are encouraged to bring 166th commencement: who received his Bachelor of Arts Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times because an overwhelming majority concert feature starting at 7:10 p.m. blankets or chairs. In the event of Daniel Johnson of Cranford, who degree in Political Science; Matthew Are we genetically programmed or of their peers follow them. Therefore, of Sax Forte, a saxophone quartet inclement weather, the concert will earned a Bachelor of Science degree Taeschler of Mountainside, who are we just influenced by our social to avoid the disapproval and incon- highlightingWeichert the soprano, alto, tenor be held in the Westfield Community in Mechanical Engineering; Abigail earned his Bachelor of Science de- surroundings and experiences? gruity in society, people will conform and baritone saxophones. Room in the Westfield Municipal McDevitt Lewis of Westfield, who grees in Economics and Business Ad- This controversy is usually over- in order to obtain “normalcy.” The Westfield Community Band Building. earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in ministration/ Finance (Cum Laude). looked but has grown to become a Solomon Asch was one of the first will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. for its heated debate. Psychologists have ex- psychologists to create a formal study final outing of the summer. Continu- tensively studied personality and are to observe and understand the phe- ing the saxophone theme, one of Sax split by whether our traits are deter- nomenon of conformity. Based on Forte’s musicians will headline a se- mined by heredity or the environ- group consensus, people will will- lection first made famous by the film ment. ingly abandon their answers or Casablanca, “As Time Goes By,” by Although both sides have proven choices in order to fit in with the rest. Herman Huffeld. to have valid examples, scientists are Manipulated by the pressures of be- Another highlight for the evening motivated to discover the biggest con- ing wrong, 75 percent of the partici- includes “Inglesina ‘The Little En- tribution to individual personalities. pants agreed at least once with group glish Girl’” by Davide della Cese. In a search to separate these differ- consensus despite their knowledge Composed in 1897 by Italian com- SPLIT LEVEL ent influences, psychologists Tho- that what they were saying was in poserWeichert Davide delle Cese, while serv- mas Bouchard, David Lykken and reality wrong. ing as resident bandmaster at Bitonto, Auke Tellegen composed a study to The people who changed their an- Italy on the Adriatic Coast, it is con- determine how much genetics actu- swers may generally be independent, sidered one of the great Italian grand ally contributes to a person’s behav- but when it comes to being in front of marches of all time. The work is remi- ior. a group, our personalities are some- niscent of an Italian opera overture. Their famous study – “Are you a times hindered by the desire to fit in Additional selections for the natural?” – is characterized by the with the norm. evening include “Toccata for Band” studying of pairs of identical twins. Although this is constantly debated by Frank Erickson, “Selections from The experimenters were able to com- and challenged by new experiments, My Fair Lady” by Frederick Lowe pare two identical twins who were there will never be any true answer. and audience favorite “The Stars and separated at birth and grew up in Our personality is driven by so many Stripes Forever” by John Philip Sousa. different environments. extreme forces that it is safe to say The next concert in the park will be After an intense process of scales, that it is influenced by both genetics the Westfield Community Swing tests and inventories on different as- and the environment. Band “Nostalgia” on July 23. pects and functions of the subjects’ lives, the results showed that not only Villanova Announces Dean’s List Recipients did the twins share very similar ap- pearances but also their personalities AREA – Every year, the dean of each missing or non-passing grades. were closely related. college at Villanova University honors The following local residents are on To the psychologists’ surprise, ge- students with established outstanding the dean’s list in the School of Business netic factors determine a person’s academic records. To qualify for the for the 2009 spring semester: characteristics more than environ- dean’s list in the Villanova School of Massimo Arpino, Mountainside; mental influences. Psychologists still Business, one must be a matriculated Andrew Calvaruso, Westfield; Derek argue about Bouchard’s discovery full-time student and earn a semester Glynn, Berkeley Heights; Lydia Yau, because he did not account for the grade point average of 3.5, with no Berkeley Heights. external influences of the twins’ envi- ronment that do, in fact, affect people’s behaviors. Although this experiment has been WESTFIELD...Spacious 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Split Level. Large Living Room with wood burning replicated with similar results, we fireplace, Formal Dining Room with sliders to deck and fenced in yard, Eat-In-Kitchen, lower level cannot neglect the experiences that Family Room, replacement windows throughout. Basement offers great storage, Central Air, and hot shape who we become. water heater (~2 years old), hardwood floors in Bedrooms, Master Bedroom has 1/2 bath. $475,000. Our parents and the people with MLS # 2693925 whom we affiliate ourselves inexpli- cably influence us. We may have been born shy, but if you hang out with generally outgoing people, you will eventually become more personable around other people whether or not you try to resist that external change. One powerful force that is controlled by our social settings is the idea of conformity. Social norms are unwritten rules that have inexplicably dictated the Call For Invite Nancy in, way in which society behaves. Al- though they have no validity for ex- More Information! and she’ll bring results! MOVING ON…Julianne Augustine, left, and Molly Hudelson of Westfield were Daniels Student Earns among the 99 students from Newark Academy in Livingston who received a Nancy Kronheimer diploma at the commencement exercises in mid-June. Julianne received the weichert.com Hornbeck Scholar List Edward L. Behr Award for Excellence in Technical Theater. She also received her WESTFIELD – Mary Luker, a Uni- International Baccalaureate diploma and will attend New York University. Molly WESTFIELD OFFICE / 185 Elm Street / 908-654-7777 versity of Denver (DU) Daniels Col- will attend Case Western University. Newark Mayor Cory Booker delivered the lege of Business undergraduate student keynote address. from Westfield, made the Hornbeck Scholars List for the spring quarter of the 2008 and 2009 school year. The dean’s list honors those under- We are pleased to announce that graduate students who have achieved a quarterly grade point average of 3.75 or above while taking at least 15 Burgdorff Realtors ERA is now credit hours. The Hornbeck Scholars List recog- Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. nizes those undergraduate students who, in a given quarter, have earned a 4.0 grade point average while taking between 12 and 14 credit hours. The Hornbeck Scholar honor is named in Unified Excellence memory of Stanley Kuhl Hornbeck, a distinguished DU graduate elected to a Rhodes Scholarship in 1904, the  first year of Rhodes Scholarship eli- gibility for American students. Westfield Residents Graduate Kent Place WESTFIELD – On Saturday, June 6, the Class of 2009 graduated at the 115th Kent Place School Commence- ment. Among the sixty-six members of the Class of 2009 are Westfield residents Elizabeth Schoenbach, Katherine Sheridan and Morgan Bunting.

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The artwork of Diana Jensen

Comedy, Tenderness Rule at World Premiere of Love (Awkwardly) By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY former student of Ms. Carolan, a full- to want to make out with your Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times time English teacher and Performing girlfriend’s best friend?” SCOTCH PLAINS – With memo- Arts director at Union Catholic High The collaborators’ clever use of tech- ries of high school love perhaps fresher School in Scotch Plains. nology, with Facebook entries in the in his brain, a former Union Catholic Vignettes, which circuitously inter- program instead of the traditional bio- student collaborated with his former twine to form a loose storyline, could graphical entries, works well. Mr. teacher on a play that comfortably be taken from a page of almost any Rotondo and Ms. Carolan pull that wrestles the issue of young love to the teenager’s diary where stream-of-con- contemporary thread into the staging, ground like preteens roughhousing in a sciousness meets soliloquy. which includes a gigantic movie screen Artistic Long Division Makes Jensen’s living room. Covering unrequited love, getting upstage that, at times, sports the charac- Love (Awkwardly) held its World dumped on your birthday and ters’ own Facebook entries. Paintings the Sum Parts of the Whole Premiere on late last month at Union rollercoaster emotions, the play is a Fantasy prevails in a number of scenes By MARYLOU MORANO as small as 5 x 7 inches – contrasted Catholic School’s Performing Arts lighthearted comedy that follows eight where Ninjas enter, and the male char- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times with the overwhelming experience Center (PAC) in Scotch Plains . Writ- juniors and seniors as they are faced acters see themselves as heroes with AREA – If her artistic work is any of seeing the exhibit displayed in its ten, staged and directed by John with handling these feelings, which are whom their ladylove will melt with indication, Diana Jensen probably entirety on more than 30 feet of Rotondo and Maryann Carolan, the adult in scope yet hampered by the gratitude. Lest one think that this is a did well in math in school. Tomasulo Gallery wall space. play, according to the program, is based constriction of high school. fluff piece, there are profound state- At the very least, she must have The viewer truly gets the impres- Photos by Susan M. Dougherty been good at division because the sion that these subjects, while now on ideas and stories from 12 students at “For 17 years, I’ve never had these ments by some of the teens to show that WESTFIELD – Nominees for Pa- the school, some who star in this en- emotions, and now, that’s all I feel,” one they are not all just thinking with their per Mill Playhouse’s Rising Star Brooklyn-based artist likes to divide reduced to a fraction of their whole, semble piece. character shares with a whine. The hormones. Awards from Westfield get another things into the sum parts of their do indeed demonstrate a stronger Mr. Rotondo, a Tisch School of the characters ponder, “What exactly con- “Talking and listening are the most chance to perform a song from their whole. sense of individuality and identity. Arts dramatic-writing student, is a stitutes cheating?” and “How lame is it important part of a relationship,” main spring musical, Kiss Me, Kate. At the Take a group photograph, for ex- “Our identities as individuals are POPCORN™ character Eddie (Jordan Morrisey) says. awards show in mid-June, costumed ample. lost in a group photo, [and] we exist He suffers from an inferiority complex, teens from all over the state provided a Ms. Jensen goes beyond seeing only in relation to others,” said Ms. and just like Charlie Brown pines for Tony’s-type show, where each of the the photo as a collective entity and Jensen. My Sister’s Keeper: the little girl with the red hair, he’s finalists gave the audience a taste of focuses instead on each member of “….[M]y impulse was to dismantle madly in love with gal pal Wendy their award-worthy performance. the group. this mass collective experience. I Finders, Weepers (Justine Mujica), who is pretty clueless Westfield High School’s Peter Surace, She accomplishes this by isolat- have liberated these folks from a sea as to his feelings. as Fred Graham/Petruchio, sang ing the faces, hands, heads and other of anonymity and given them a re- “Where is the Life that Late I Led?” One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent In this show, the traditional “perfect objects from the group photo and newed chance at individuality,” she (above) while Catalina Gaglioti, as Lilli By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER be heroic and to know what’s important in couple” breaks up — because people recreating them as separate oil paint- continued. 2 and ½ popcorns Vanessi/Katherine sang, “I Hate Men!” this infinitesimally rare opportunity of ex- just grow apart. Philosophical, tender, (below). ings on wood. Ms. Jensen’s heavy oil Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen. istence we’ve been granted. Well, in-be- heartbreaking moments are juxtaposed Each of these two students was Ms. Jensen’s recent Tomasulo Gal- brushstrokes emphasize each That is, unless they’ve seen director Nick tween its weepy, calculating tactics, My with wit and comedy. awarded a scholarship to the Paper lery exhibit, “Group Shot Italy, subject’s detail and expression, and Cassavetes’s My Sister’s Keeper. It’s not Sister’s Keeper manages to acknowledge As a group project, this play works 1972,” is one such example of her at first, her work can be likened to a that sublimity. Mill Playhouse’s summer conserva- exactly the feel-good film you’ve been seek- brilliantly to showcase superior acting tory for being a finalist. artistic long division. puzzle. ing. But if it’s a first-class, cathartic cry While a goodly share of the dramatics It is an installation of 40 small, But unlike a puzzle, where the you’re after, be assured the adaptation of plays a la soap opera, there are enough talents of teenagers Jordan Morrissey, Winner of the Outstanding Perfor- Jodi Picoult’s novel has a license to sadden. genuine moments to strike a chord of real- Justine Mujica, Greg Gedman, Sammie mance by an Actor in a Leading Role irregularly shaped oils isolated from importance of an individual piece Even strapping he-men will bawl. Trust me. ization in us. For sure it gets heavy. But, Mr. Mellina of Westfield, Arielle Gonzalez, went to Anthony Bruno, of Bergen a photograph found in a flea market depends on how it fits into the whole, Of course one isn’t just shedding tears for Cassavetes knows not to turn it into a dirge, Conor McDonough, Bobby Dyckman County Academies, as the Baker in in Rome. each of Ms. Jensen’s paintings stands teenager Kate Fitzgerald (Sofia Vassilieva), applying comedy relief or a segue each time and Taziana Molinaro. Into the Woods. In the category of The photo’s only identifiable alone as a piece of art in its own the perilously ill leukemic, or her careworn it seems total despair might encroach. Ulti- Graphic and media designer Mike Outstanding Performance by an Ac- marking was the terse description, right. family. Nor are we solely submerged in the mately, the tragic tale is about the human Brown and choreographer Emily Eger tress in a Leading Role went to Julia “Elizabeth’s Birthday, 1972,” re- Ms. Jensen, who holds a Master of touching plight of her sister Anna (Abigail spirit. play behind-the-scenes roles to bring Knitel, from Fair Lawn High School, corded on its reverse side. Fine Arts degree from Northwestern Breslin), the boutique kid expressly con- Helping analyze that commodity, all the as Millie Dillmount in Thoroughly the show together as a visual package. Modern Millie. Over $100,000 in schol- In the process of recreating the University, has exhibited in New York ceived to supply older sis with spare parts. youngsters are great. Though roles consid- individual paintings, Ms. Jensen is City, Miami, Helsinki and London, There’s more, and it’s the more that makes ered gimmicky are usually shunned at Os- Love (Awkwardly) is the first pro- arships and money was distributed it work. car time, Sofia Vassilieva’s brave new duced piece of the playwrights, who that night. Nearby Rahway High able to “rediscover and resurrect the among other locations. But first, Anna does draw us into the tale. Camille will not be so easily dismissed. span a 20-year gap in age. Because School took home the award for the people in these forgotten photos.” For more information on Ms. It is whimsically intriguing when the spunky Miss Breslin is credible as the poked, prod- there is a balance of male/female per- Outstanding Overall Production of a “….[I] examined the details of this Jensen, visit dianajensen.com. 11-year-old waltzes uninvited into the inner ded and marrow-drained little sis who law- spective and young/experienced voices Musical with their production of The photograph [by] looking for signs of Ms. Jensen’s exhibit closed sanctum of major legal honcho Campbell yers-up. And Evan Ellingson adeptly cre- shared, this is a powerful, creative duo. Will Rogers Follies. intimacy, personality and relation- Tomasulo Gallery’s 2008-2009 sea- Alexander, splendidly played by Alec ates the “other child.” ships,” she said. son. The gallery will reopen in Sep- Baldwin. She has $700 and wants medical It’s the parents who are troubling. Cer- The paintings’ small size – some tember. emancipation from her parents. The good tainly Diaz gives it the old college try as counselor smells precedent. Sara. But, the naturalness so winning in her Quite coincidentally, Kate’s mom, Sara comic portrayals gives way to a self-con- ‘This Land Is Your Land’ (Cameron Diaz), was a practicing attorney scious, see-through look at the serious gears until she decided to devote her entire being turning. And while probably no fault of his to the role of lifesaver. Thus, after ascertain- own, Jason Patric as the dad never reaches Revisits Geography, History ing that her youngest is dead serious, the beyond two dimensions. awkward legal battle ensues…plaintiff and He is Brian Fitzgerald, a nice enough, MOUNTAINSIDE – Ronnie Brandt Williams and other American attorney for the defense living under the semi-willing accomplice to Sara’s full-court will perform his “This Land Is Your songwriters. same roof, and otherwise trying to maintain abrogation of everything but Kate’s fate. Land” musical presentation at Trailside After years of performing up and family harmony. What confounds us, though, is how he Nature and Science Center in down the east coast, he created a school Indeed, there’s no denying the feeling of manages on a fireman’s salary. It’s alluded Mountainside on Wednesday, July 15, program to educate students about the manipulation. The technique is old, and Mr. that his people have money, but we never at 1:30 p.m. as part of Trailside’s Sum- rich American heritage and landscape. Cassavetes is cognizant of which buttons to see them fork it over. OK, so he has good push for the desired, empathetic result. Yet, benefits. But who’s paying the bills? mer Wednesday Matinee Series. “This Land Is Your Land” has become because the story itself is woven with due Other everyday, real-life matters go by “This Land Is Your Land” is an inter- a hit with teachers and students alike, integrity and not without its absorbing pull, the wayside, too. However, Miss active journey through America’s his- and it is a favorite addition to many we grant the director permission to tug at Vassilieva’s Kate sees to it that we’re not tory and geography, with Mr. Brandt’s school assemblies. our heartstrings. We suspect it’s for a good given short shrift when it comes to the icky, singing and storytelling acting as the Tickets go on sale at 1 p.m. on July cause. hospital and sickness stuff. The heartrending guide. Crowds will learn about Chris- 15, and the fee is $4 per person. No True enough, there are the requisite rushes divulgences are of the type that can fell the topher Columbus, the heroes at the infants or babies in strollers are allowed to the emergency room, perfunctory do- sturdiest resolves and make one apprecia- Alamo, the Pony Express and other in the auditorium. Call Trailside for mestic squabbles and an obligatory appre- tive of the good health and fortune they American sagas. information regarding group rates. ciation of how the courts increasingly in- hopefully enjoy. Courtesy of Meredith LaCorte vade our day-to-day affairs. Yet, there is But for all the uplifting trappings and the WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT...?Juniors Greg Gedman and Mr. Brandt became interested in To learn more, call (908) 789-3670 also what we generally ask of art when we surprise twist that earn it respectability, this Arielle Gonzalez experience Love (Awkwardly). music while growing up in Plainfield or visit ucnj.org/trailside. Trailside plunk down the bucks: a look-see at our is a bona fide sob fest. Women will make no and Asbury Park. His early influences Nature and Science Center is located at foibles, follies and fortitude. fuss but merely estimate how many boxes included Woody Guthrie, Carl 452 New Providence Road in You see, for all the sci-fi conjecture about of tissues they’ll need. Men, on the other Premiere Stages Sets Sail With Duck Crossing Sandburg, The Carter Family, Hank Mountainside. parallel universes, fact is the concept has hand, who accompany them to see My UNION – Premiere Stages at Kean ducing artistic director. been up and running ever since Oog came Sister’s Keeper, may want to practice fak- University officially opens its 2009 “The play gives us a window into back to the cave and told his version of how ing like they have cinders stuck in their season with John Wooten’s new play, what the journey might have been like NJPAC/ NJ Youth Theatre he confronted the mastodon. There is art, peepers. Duck Crossing. for Washington. The stakes could not and there is reality. And each borrows from * * * the other in a hyperkinetic love affair that My Sister’s Keeper, rated PG-13, is a In this comic take on history’s most have been higher,” he continued. Present Sweeney Todd adds up to the life experience. New Line Cinema release directed by Nick famous river crossing, George Wash- Duck Crossing runs from Thursday, And, unless we are the sort of ne’er-do- Cassavetes and stars Sofia Vassilieva, ington has set out to cross the Delaware July 16, through Sunday, August 2, in NEWARK – The annual summer on our raising the bar. Sweeney Todd is wells who thrive on mendacity, we want our Abigail Breslin and Cameron Diaz. Run- to surprise-attack the Hessians and turn Kean University’s Zella Fry Theatre. collaboration between the New Jersey the most demanding production we lives to be true, noble and good. We want to ning time: 109 minutes. the tide of war. However, the river Friday, July 31, and Sunday perfor- Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and have undertaken in our 18 years, but I freezes when Washington and his men mances begin at 3 p.m.; all others are at the award-winning New Jersey Youth feel confident that the cast and musi- are only halfway across. 8 p.m. In collaboration with Premiere Theatre (NJYT) cians will meet the The colonists are forced to contem- Stages, Liberty Hall Museum at Kean will lead to the re- vocal and dramatic plate their escape from the icy abyss, University will host tours and teas pre- telling of Stephen challenges head on knowing full well that the future of the ceding matinee performances and offer Sondheim’s maca- and deliver remark- country hangs in the balance. The pro- discounted museum tours for patrons bre, Tony Award- able perfor- fessional cast includes Broadway vet- with a Premiere Stages ticket stub. winning musical mances,” said eran Brian Sutherland as Washington. Museum patrons will receive $5 off thriller, Sweeney Cynthia Meryl, ar- “The crossing was the high-water each ticket with proof of entry. Tickets Todd: The Demon tistic director and mark of the revolution. If Washington range from $15 to $25. A catered wine Barber of Fleet co-founder of New had not made it to Trenton on that event will be held at the museum prior Street. Jersey Youth The- Christmas morning, we’d all likely be to the performance on opening night. More humorous atre. speaking with English accents,” said To learn more, call (908) 737-4092 or than the film ver- An orchestra of John Wooten, Premiere Stages’ pro- visit kean.edu/premierestages. sion starring experienced stu- Johnny Depp, this dent musicians and NJPAC’s Summer Musical Program new production of seasoned profes- and New Jersey Youth Theatre present the classic tells the sionals will accom- suspenseful story of pany the Sweeney barber Benjamin Todd cast. Barker (aka Ms. Meryl di- Sweeney Todd), Jaclyn Ingoglia as Mrs. Lovett and rects the produc- who returns to Kevin Melendez as Sweeney Todd in tion, with musical grimy 19th-century NJYT’s production of Sweeney Todd at direction by Ilene London vowing to the New Jersey Performing Arts Cen- Greenbaum and extract revenge for ter in Newark and the Algonquin Arts choreography by his false imprison- Theatre in Manasquan. Assistant Director ment with the help Sherry Alban. of immoral baker Mrs. Lovett. Sweeney Todd premieres in NJPAC’s Under their twisted strategy, Sweeney Victoria Theater on Friday, July 17, at July 17–26 will murder his victims in his barber 7:30 p.m. and runs for nine perfor- chair, and Mrs. Lovett will turn them mances through Sunday, July 26. Tick-

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Broad St., 232-6680 F2 TICKET AGENCIES Pumpkins & Petunias 217 Elmer St., 232-8200 K3 Staples Copy & Print Shop Big Apple Entertainment, Inc. 258 E. Broad St., 654-1600 H1 PHARMACIES 225 E. Broad St. F2 37 Elm St., 232-4004 A2 MUSIC/DANCE Baron's Drug Store * The UPS Store Boogies Tickets 231 North Ave. W., 654-8200 N1 41 Elm St., 232-4000 A2 Dark Horse Percussion 243 E. Broad St., 232-6680 F2 435 South Ave. W., 294-5741 U1 CVS/pharmacy SHOE REPAIR TOYS/GAMES/HOBBIES Golden Age Fretted Instruments 210 South Ave. W., 654-8333 R1 American Shoe Repair & Luggage Game Stop 309 South Ave. W., 301-0001 V1 Walgreen’s 126 E. Broad St., 232-9522 A1 121 E. Broad St., 233-5435 E3 Kelly School of Irish Dance 260 North Ave. E., 232-5100 O1 The Cobbler's Bench Learning Express Toys 100 Elmer St., 301-0277 H1 PHOTOGRAPHY/FILM/VIDEO 437 South Ave. W., 232-9472 U1 184 Elm St., 233-1381 F1 New Jersey Workshop for the Arts * Austin Photography & Video SHOES Thinka Dinka 152 E. Broad St., 789-9696 A1 406 W. Broad St., 232-1155 Y2 Aerosoles 264 E. Broad St., 233-7600 H1 Sound Station Curl Films 161 E. Broad St., 232-2963 E3 TRAVEL AGENTS 433 South Ave. W., 654-4110 U1 224 E. Broad St., 612-5710 B2 Castle Bootery, Inc. * Brand Travel * Westfield School of Dance Dave Rossi Photography & 52 Elm St., 233-7172 B4 204 Lenox Ave., 232-0900 J1 137 Central Ave., 789-3011 H4 Framing * 104 Quimby St., 232-8300 B3 *25 Years or More in Business Shop Local • Dine Often Listen to the “Sweet Sounds” while Dining at our Many Restaurants! AMERICAN Jade Garden Feast Catering and Café Mario’s Italian Deli Ferraro's Pizzeria * 16 Prospect Wine Bar & Bistro 229 North Ave. W., 232-3309 N1 27 Elm St., 654-0045 A2 339 South Ave. W., 654-1900 V1 14 Elm St., 232-1101 C4 16 Prospect St., 232-7320 A4 Nagoya Ferraro's Restaurant * Robert Treat Delicatessen, Inc. * Ferraro's Restaurant * Clyne & Murphy Catering 278 North Ave. E., 389-1131 O2 8 Elm St., 232-1105 C4 113 Quimby St., 232-0925 C1 8 Elm St., 232-1105 C4 439 South Ave. W., 233-9733 U2 BARBEQUE Hershey's Deli * Subway Mario’s Italian Deli Five Guys Burgers and Fries Westfield BBQ 221 South Ave. W., 233-0430 W1 311 South Ave. W., 654-7500 V1 339 South Ave. W., 654-1900 V1 21 E. Broad St. D2 615 South Ave. E., 232-8636 Y1 James Ward Mansion FRENCH Papa John's Pizza Store Isabella’s American Bistro CAFÉ 169 E. Broad St., 389-0014 E3 Chez Catherine * 219 South Ave. W., 232-7272 V1 39 Elm St., 233-8830 A2 16 Prospect Wine Bar & Bistro Jersey Mike’s Subs 431 North Ave. W., 654-4011 M1 Theresa's 142 E. Broad St., 233-6002 A1 Jeffrey's of Westfield 16 Prospect St., 232-7320 A4 ICE CREAM/FROZEN/DESSERT 47 Elm St., 233-9133 A2 Manhattan Bagel 114 Central Ave., 232-4517 B2 Ahrre's Coffee Roastery Bovella’s Pastry Shoppe * Tom and Jerry Tutti Baci Italian 210 South Ave. W., 654-0525 R1 Jolly Trolley Restaurant 104 Elm St., 232-7977 F1 101 E. Broad St., 232-4149 E3 Bakery & Café Mario’s Italian Deli 401 South Ave. W., 317-9200 U1 411 North Ave. W., 232-1207 M1 Bovella’s Pastry Shoppe * The Chocolate Bar 339 South Ave. W., 654-1900 V1 Panera Bread 101 E. Broad St., 232-4149 E3 112 Quimby St., 389-9000 B3 MEXICAN Robert Treat Delicatessen, Inc. * 143 E. Broad St., 626-0200 E3 Feast Catering and Café Cold Stone Creamery Qdoba Mexican Grill 113 Quimby St., 232-0925 C1 Sweet Waters Steak House 27 Elm St., 654-0045 A2 163 E. Broad St., 518-0044 E3 70 Elm St., 301-0050 B4 43 Elm St., 317-2599 A2 Subway Rockn’ Joe Coffeehouse + Hi-5 Candy & Ice Café Tinga Taqueria 311 South Ave. W., 654-7500 V1 Vicki's Diner * Bistro 50 Elm St., 654-1555 B4 110 Central Ave., 301-0100 B2 110 E. Broad St., 233-6887 A1 20 Prospect St., 232-1660 A4 Westfield Seafood * SEAFOOD 220 South Ave. W., 233-3042 R2 I Can't Believe It's Yogurt Westfield Diner Signature Café (Lord & Taylor) 270 North Ave. E., 654-1414 O2 Limani Seafood Grill 309 North Ave. E., 233-5200 K2 609 North Ave. W., 233-6600 L Xocolatz Restaurant & Grill 235 North Ave. W., 233-0052 N1 235 Elmer St., 232-3962 K3 Rita’s of Westfield WindMill Starbucks 107 Quimby St., 928-9280 B3 Westfield Seafood * 256 E. Broad St., 233-2001 H1 117 Central Ave., 789-8424 H4 CONTINENTAL 220 South Ave. W., 233-3042 R2 ITALIAN ASIAN Tom and Jerry Tutti Baci Italian Xocolatz Restaurant & Grill SOUTHWESTERN Bakery & Café 235 Elmer St., 232-3962 K3 Acquaviva delle fonti Gabi’s Sushi & Noodles 115 Elm St., 301-0700 E2 Mojave Grille 13 Elm St.,301-1005 A2 401 South Ave. W., 317-9200 U1 DELICATESSEN Boulevard Bistro 35 Elm St., 233-7772 A2 Ginger Hut CATERING Hershey's Deli * 301 South Ave. W., 264-8252 V1 TEA ROOM 114 Quimby St. B3 16 Prospect Wine Bar & Bistro 221 South Ave. W., 233-0430 W1 The Brick Oven Ana Beall’s Tea Room Hon Bang Sushi 16 Prospect St., 232-7320 A4 Jersey Mike’s Subs 117 Quimby St., 317-9500 C1 415 Westfield Ave., 264-4221 T2 515 South Ave. W., 232-1188 T1 Clyne & Murphy Catering 142 E. Broad St., 233-6002 A1 Cosimo’s Restaurant & Pizzeria* 439 South Ave. W., 233-9733 U2 THAI Hunan Wok III Manhattan Bagel 118 E. Broad St., 654-8787 A1 25 E. Broad St., 232-0011 D2 Cosimo’s Restaurant & Pizzeria* 210 South Ave. W., 654-0525 R1 Splash of Thai 118 E. Broad St., 654-8787 321 South Ave. W., 232-0402 V1