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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, April 23, 2009 OUR 119th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 17-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Clancy, Finn, Mattessich Win; WF $78.2 Mil. School Tax Passes CHRISTINA M. HINKE of Education election on Tuesday. “I always say how privileged it is to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Ms. Clancy had 2,525 votes; Mr. live in a town like Westfield, and I WESTFIELD – Incumbent Jane Mattessich received 2,505 votes, and think this vote today shows how edu- Clancy, David Finn and Richard Mr. Finn took 2,170 votes. Michael cated our electorate really is,” he said. Mattessich won the three open three- McLane and Kathy Monteiro lost, Polls were open from 7 a.m. to 9 year-term seats in the Westfield Board receiving 1,593 and 2,003 votes, re- p.m. Robert Berman, board business spectively. administrator, said the turnout of vot- “Thank you, voters of Westfield, for ers was one of the highest, saying the believing in what I stand for, and I can’t year 2006 was the highest he could wait to get to work for the children of recall with about 5,000 people cast- Westfield schools,” Mr. Finn said. ing a ballot on the budget or about 24 “I am truly looking forward to con- percent of the town’s nearly 20,000 tinuing my work that I have started. I registered voters. value the education in Westfield im- mensely. It’s very exciting. I am very Mountainside Passes passionate about education,” Ms. Clancy said. School Budget “Thank you to all of my support- By RAYNOR DENITZIO Richard Mattessich (WF) ers, my family, my friends, the people Specially Written for The Westfield Leader I met along the way. I will work my MOUNTAINSIDE – Residents hardest over the next three years to approved a $12.6 million tax levy by meet every one of the commitments I a vote of 347 to 256. As a result, made and to fill the gap left behind by homeowners will see their taxes rise the board members. There is a lot of by an average of $147 per every Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader work to do, and we are ready to do it,” $165,000 in assessed property value. RITE OF SPRING...Several hundreds marched as the Westfield Baseball League (WBL) kicked off the season with its Mr. Mattessich said. The total budget for the 2009-2010 annual parade last Saturday. Baseball players, parents, siblings, pets and coaches marched from Mindowaskin Park to Voters also passed, 3,020 to 1,791, school year is $14.1 million. South Chestnut Street, where a carnival awaited them at Gumbert Park. They were accompanied by Mayor Andy Skibitsky, the $78.2-million tax levy, which rep- Mary Beth Schaumberg and Jorge WBL officials and mascots who cruised down the parade route in convertibles decorated for the occasion. resents an average increase of $234 Batista, unopposed, were elected to for a home assessed at $180,000, three-year terms on the Mountainside supporting the $89.5-million 2009- Board of Education. Ms. Schaumberg, Jane Clancy (WF) 2010 school district budget. The tax an incumbent, received 396 votes, Westfield Town Council Introduces increase represents a 3.17 percent while Mr. Batista garnered 380 votes. increase over the last school year. Neither candidate faced a challenger Board President Ginny Leiz gave a for the two open seats on the seven- round of thanks to the board mem- member board. $40 Million Budget After 7-2 Vote bers and to the staff that helped work Only 611 of the 4,817 registered By MICHAEL J. POLLACK as “punishing” towns like Westfield, lion in 2008 to $3.79 million in 2010. on the budget. voters cast a ballot in Tuesday’s elec- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader who he said have been fiscally pru- “We are all living the same eco- Mayor Andy Skibitsky, who ar- tion, a turnout of 12.4 percent. WESTFIELD – The Westfield dent and now must spend through nomic nightmare,” Mr. Caruana said. rived with other council members at Town Council voted 7-2 Tuesday to their savings. “We did not want to ask for one penny the celebration party at board mem- Garwood Voters Defeat introduce its $39.65 million budget. “We are now spending our rainy- more than we must…I feel we have ber Ann Cary’s home, also said a few Now begins a 45-day comment pe- day fund. Time to get your umbrella,” accomplished our mission.” words and thanked the board mem- School Budget riod, which will culminate in a vote to Mr. Caruana said. Despite the budget’s inclusion of a bers for their work on the budget, By RAYNOR DENITZIO adopt the budget in early June. If estimates are correct, the town’s 3.5 percent reduction in town person- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader David Finn (WF) saying he was “impressed.” The budget marks a $1.77 million surplus will plummet from $7.7 mil- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 GARWOOD – Residents rejected (4.69 percent) increase in expenses a $6.3 million local tax levy by a from last year. After factoring in in- Freeholders OK $443 Mil. margin of 197 to 132. The levy would creases in taxable ratables, through RVSA, DEP Reach Accord; have resulted in an average tax in- new construction and property im- crease of $107, or 2.9 percent, for a provements, the average Westfield Budget, Taxes Up 5.3 Percent home assessed at $103,000. The bud- home assessed at $184,600 will incur Power Problems Reviewed By PAUL J. PEYTON and the freeholders continue to ex- get must now go before the borough a net 5.5 percent increase in its mu- By WAYNE BAKER to 6.3 years, which Mr. Davis did. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader press concern for helping those who council for review and revision. nicipal taxes, amounting to a $127 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Discussion about the missing ELIZABETH — The Union need it the most.” With three candidates running for hike from 2008. RAHWAY — Reporting last Thurs- switchgear revealed it had been re- County Board of Chosen Freeholders During the public comment sec- four vacant seats, incumbents Adele Nearly 60 percent of the budget day to the board of the Rahway Valley moved from the design during value adopted a $442.6-million budget last tion of the budget hearing, John Bury Lewis, Barbara Greet and Russell will be funded through a property tax Sewerage Authority (RVSA), a con- engineering, an effort used to lower Thursday that will increase taxes of Kenilworth questioned a line item Graham were re-elected to three-year levy of $23.4 million. State aid ($4 sultant noted the lack of redundancy construction cost. The diesel engines $13.4 million countywide, a 5.32 per- in the budget for unemployment com- terms on the Board of Education. Ms. million) makes up another 10 percent in electrical switchgear at the RVSA’s needed for emergency back-up power cent hike over last year. pensation. He said this number was Lewis was the top vote-getter with of the budget. Finance Policy Com- waste treatment facility. The author- also were removed during value en- County taxes in Westfield will jump $168,300 for the previous five years 236, followed by Ms. Greet with 223 mittee Chairman Sal Caruana said ity also recently reached an agree- gineering. $1.2 million to $26.3 million, the but jumped to $2.5 million in the and Mr. Graham with 218. the town experienced a “significant” ment with the New Jersey Depart- Mr. Chin noted he wanted the expert second highest tax in Union County 2009 budget. No write-in candidate received decline in state aid, which plummeted ment of Environmental Protection review as Caterpillar, who would likely behind Elizabeth’s $31.2 million. “What is the other two million, enough votes to fill the one-year un- $316,000 this year. (NJDEP) to maintain an overflow pro- benefit from the addition of diesel Scotch Plains will see a $319,926 three hundred thousand this year?” expired term created by the resigna- Another 12 percent of the overall tecting the plant in case of extraordi- back-up engines, was not providing hike to $14.5 million; Fanwood, a Mr. Bury questioned. tion of Lisa Marano last fall. Board budget will be funded through $4.8 nary flow volume. The board also answers of their potential benefit. $283,734 jump to $4.2 million, while CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 officials had said earlier that they million in surplus, which Mr. Caruana heard a second presentation from its Paul Sefranka, Rahway’s represen- Mountainside taxpayers will pay would advertise for the vacancy if no said is declining “at a rapid pace.” Mr. bond consultants about delaying some tative, asked Mr. Davis, “If you were $216,546 more this year for a total of Transformer Failures viable write-in candidate emerged. Caruana criticized state government debt service via new bonds to assist on our side of the table, what would $6.7 million. member municipalities in this eco- you do?” Mr. Davis said that he would Summit taxpayers, who pay the Occur Twice in Town nomic downturn. purchase both the diesel generators fourth highest county tax at $25.3 WESTFIELD – Power was out in Clark Township Council Charles Davis, an engineer with and the switchgear. million, continue to pay the highest downtown Westfield for approxi- Careba Mott MacDonald, the firm The RVSA reached an agreement tax per individual taxpayer at $3,266, mately two-and-a-half hours Tues- hired to review the power system with the DEP under their New Jersey an increase of $176 over 2008. day, from about 9:30 a.m. to noon, Passes COAH Plan built at RVSA’s plant, found several Pollutant Discharge Elimination Sys- Westfielders will pay an average of due to a transformer failure on South BY LAUREN S. BARR quired development fee. weaknesses in the system. Most seri- tem to close one of the two remaining $2,558 in county purpose taxes, a Avenue (near 7-11). Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The township council is comprised ous was the lack of redundancy in overflows, and to keep the other open $111 jump. Scotch Plains and Traffic was snarled as traffic lights CLARK – At Monday night’s Clark of seven members divided into four electrical switchgear controlling to protect the plant from flooding in Fanwood taxpayers will pay $1,785 were out. Police directed traffic at Township Council meeting, the coun- ward seats and three at-large, each power flow. Asked about the likeli- case of excessive inflows. RVSA’s and $1,549, respectively. Scotch key intersections during the period. cil heard a presentation by town plan- elected to a four-year term. The mayor hood of failure of the switchgear, Mr. plant is capable of handling 105 mil- Plains residents will pay $44 over last Business operations were interrupted. ner Janice Talley and passed three is not a member of the council and Davis said it was small, but not nil. lion gallons per day, but if flows are year with Fanwood’s increase at $41 As of noon, service was fully re- resolutions and two ordinances to also is elected to a four-year term. Describing the original system as higher than that, the overflow will for the average assessed borough stored. meet the township’s current Council Ms. Talley explained to the mayor using the natural gas engines 24/7/ shunt sewage to the Rahway River home. Mountainside residents will Last Friday, an underground trans- On Affordable Housing (COAH) ob- and council that the resolutions and 365 (24 hours a day, seven days a near the plant. pay an average of $2,242, up $75 former on Elm Street failed, causing ligation, establish a 10-year housing ordinances that were before them for week, 365 days a year), Mr. Davis This agreement, stalled by what from 2008. flames and smoke to spew into the air plan and charge developers the re- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 said the authority was looking to cre- officials said was the NJDEP’s inac- Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella just before 7 p.m. No injuries or dam- ate a more flexible operating struc- tion since October 2007, required the said in the 18 years he has been in- age to area structures were reported, ture to save on personnel and fuel authority to appeal to the Office of volved with municipal and county authorities said. Investigation Continues costs. Allen Chin, Westfield’s repre- Administrative Law to bring the DEP budgets, “this is the most difficult The road was closed off and the sentative, asked Mr. Davis to confirm to the table. budget that I’ve participated in.” Westfield Fire Department responded payback period on the changes at 1.8 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 “I know that there is some upset- to the scene, according to Lieutenant Into Pedestrian Fatality ting portions to this budget, but we Scott Rodger of the Westfield Police did what we could to put a fair budget Department. Public Service Electric By SUZETTE F. STALKER The impact threw Mr. Kinkade across together that is good for the entire and Gas (PSE&G) also responded, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the southern side of East Broad county,” Mr. Mirabella said. removing and replacing the trans- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Po- Street, according to police. Freeholder Dan Sullivan said the former. The response and repair ef- lice Department is continuing its Mr. Kinkade, a personal trainer at budget “doesn’t shortchange” educa- fort involved nearly a day and a half investigation into the death of a the Westfield Area “Y” who also tion or human services. “The county of work, he stated. Westfield resident who was struck worked as a substitute teacher in by an SUV as he stood on the side- the Westfield school district, was walk near the monument to World pronounced dead at the scene. The War I veterans on April 6. drivers of both the SUV and BMW The SUV, driven by Dora Mendez, were taken to area hospitals, where 68, of Garwood, had been going east- they were treated and released. bound when it traveled up onto the Captain David Wayman of the sidewalk and struck Kirk Kinkade, Westfield Police Department told 36. It then continued across East The Westfield Leader that authori- Broad Street and struck a 2008 BMW. ties have interviewed six witnesses in connection with their investiga- Correction tion. He said they also interviewed The names below the pictures of the driver of the SUV in the pres- Westfield Board of Education can- ence of her attorney. didates David Finn and Richard As part of the investigation, Cap- Photo Courtesy of Nick Karter Mattessich were accidentally DON’T LITTER...With Earth Day falling yesterday, Wednesday, it is a timely tain Wayman said experts had in- reminder to keep our earth clean. Shown above is a trash can at Mindowaskin switched on the front page of the spected the SUV with Westfield Po- Park overflowing with trash on Saturday, as nearby receptacles were only half- April 16 issue of The Westfield lice Department personnel present, full. Earth Day takes place yearly on April 22, as a reminder to take part in Leader. although he did not yet know the promoting a healthy, sustainable environment. In the front page story of that results. The results were to be for- issue, it incorrectly stated that St. warded to the Union County PAGE INDEX Peter’s College was now named New Prosecutor’s Office to determine if Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-19 FLASH FIRE...Elizabeth Schettino of Westfield captured this photo from a video Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9, 20 Classifieds .... 18 with her cellphone of an underground electric power transformer igniting, Jersey City University. criminal charges would be filed sending flames into the air on Elm Street in downtown Westfield Friday night. We apologize for the errors. against the driver of the SUV. Community ... 6-8, 17 Sports ...... 11-16 A&E ...... 20-22 Page 10 Thursday, April 23, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Union County Taxes CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Finance Director Larry Caroselli She said the county helps the said the increase is “due to the fact YMCA leverage federal Housing and that we have had approximately 30 Urban Development (HUD) dollars individuals laid off.” He said since to hire “qualified staff” and obtain county government is “self funded,” funds to place families in shelters and it must “fund every single dollar” for transitional housing and “to get people all its laid-off employees, as well as back into the workforce.” former employees who left the county Sid Blanchard of Scotch Plains, but were laid off in those jobs. executive director of Community “So, 30 people cost this $2.3 mil- Access Unlimited, which helps spe- lion?” Mr. Bury asked. “It’s exces- cial-needs persons live independently, sively high.” said, “As part of the elected leader- Patrick White for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mr. Caroselli said unemployment ship, you (freeholders) have made FIRE AT DOMANI’S...Domani’s Restaurant at 240 West Westfield Avenue in benefits are $600 per week for 26 hard choices within this budget.” He Roselle Park caught fire on Monday night and totally destroyed the historic weeks with another extension of 13 said the board had no control over the building. Firefighters from five companies were at the scene to contain the blaze. weeks for those who still could not “global economic situation,” federal Domani’s has been closed for about a year. find work and that the number of or state deficits that impacted the employees exceeds the 30 workers county budget. recently laid off by the county. Janice Lillian of Springfield, rep- POLICE BLOTTER PARADE TO VICTORY...Principal Michael Cullen of Tamaques School in Joseph Doherty of Elizabeth re- resenting the YWCA of Eastern Union Westfield (holding the megaphone) and Tami the Tiger (school mascot) escort ferred to the county tax increase as an County, thanked the board for secur- students, parents and staff in an after-school walk to Edison Intermediate School, “annual outrage” played out by “the ing funding for domestic violence Westfield over the incident. the voting location for many of the Tamaques parents. arrogance of one-party power coupled victims. She said the funds help vic- Tuesday, April 14, a resident of the 500 Thursday, April 16, police responded with the fiscal irresponsibility exhib- tims “hold jobs, feel self confident in block of Carleton Road reported that her to a restaurant on Route 22 regarding a ited by the county manager and free- themselves,” while helping to “begin apartment was burglarized. Someone forc- report of an injury allegedly sustained by Economic Summit: NJ Must holder board.” He said approval of to break the cycle of domestic vio- ibly entered the dwelling using an un- a wall decoration that fell and hit a patron the budget “demonstrates a callous lence for future generations.” known object. The bedroom was ran- on the head. According to police, a wit- disregard for the taxpayers of Union Bruce Paterson of Garwood said sacked, and multiple pieces of jewelry, ness reported that the decoration fell from Become More Competitive the wall when the patron leaned back on County.” the county could save money by elimi- valued at $4,650, were reported missing. By PAUL J. PEYTON growth” and public-private partnerships. Tuesday, April 14, Sharif Spann, 24, of it, causing it to fall. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “It’s time to hold the line on spend- nating Project Labor Agreements Plainfield was arrested on an outstanding Friday, April 17, a resident of Bay- “We have to get together and turbo ing and provide prudent and efficient (PLAs) and should instead hire work- charge our economy,” Mr. Kean said. Piscataway traffic warrant for $145 after berry Lane reported that someone re- WESTFIELD — Lower taxes and a stewardship of taxpayer dollars and ers based on the prevailing wage. a motor vehicle stop at West South Av- moved several items from her lawn, in- better business climate are needed to help “First, we need to create jobs.” He also said that “raising taxes is the wrong way stop taxing the citizens of Union “If you get away from the PLAs enue and Crossway Place. He was trans- cluding two house number signs, a large New Jersey be more competitive with ported to Westfield police headquarters, cement ornament depicting a Great Dane surrounding states when the nation re- to go” in a recession. County into oblivion,” Mr. Doherty and start going with the prevailing Mr. Kean said workers have deduc- said. wage, at least maybe you will be a processed and released after posting bail. and two large cement flowerpots. covers from its worst recession in six Wednesday, April 15, Maribel Escoto, Saturday, April 18, Terry M. Jamison, decades, according to panelists at an eco- tions taken out of their paychecks for A number of representatives of the little more competitive in your con- unemployment insurance, disability in- building and trades and support agen- struction,” Mr. Paterson said. 42, of Plainfield was arrested on the 600 24, of Newark was arrested for driving nomic summit sponsored last Friday by block of West North Avenue and charged with a suspended license after a motor the Westfield Area Chamber of Com- surance and the new family-leave deduc- cies spoke in favor of the county In response, Mr. Mirabella said, tion but that “the Legislature raids those with shoplifting jewelry and clothes val- vehicle stop on Route 22. According to merce. budget. “We are not going to go in that direc- ued at $526. She was transported to police, he was also charged with out- James Hughes, dean of Rutgers funds and uses them for other purposes.” John Malcolm of Garwood, presi- tion.” The senator has sponsored legislation, Westfield police headquarters, processed standing warrants out of Newark in the University’s Edward J. Bloustein School dent of the Union County Building Mark McManus of Mountainside, and released with a summons. All the amount of $1,000. of Planning and Public Policy, said the along with Senator Steve Sweeney (LD- 3, Salem), the Senate Majority Leader, and Trades Council and business representing the plumbers and pipe items were returned to their owner. Sunday, April 19, Uchendu Njoku, 54, last national expansion, which ended in Thursday, April 16, Justin Pauls, 20, of of the Bronx was arrested and charged for December 2007, was the “weakest em- that would put a question on the Novem- manager of Local 480, thanked the fitters and sprinkler fitters trades ber ballot asking voters if they would like board “for [its] support, past and workers, said, “the union wage is the South Plainfield was arrested after a mo- driving with a suspended license after a ployment up cycle in the United States in tor vehicle stop at Westfield Avenue and motor vehicle stop on Route 22. He was more three decades.” to restrict the use of these funds “for their present, for creating jobs for work- prevailing wage. There’s no extra cost intended purposes.” ing-class families in Union County.” to the PLA. It’s fallacy…PLAs save West South Avenue and charged with processed and released. Mr. Hughes said the job market during possession of less than 50 grams of sus- Monday, April 20, a resident of the last expansion in New Jersey “refused “People expect those monies, espe- He and other representatives of build- money on construction…there’s no cially in these economic times, to be there pected marijuana and possession of drug Woodacres Drive reported that she found to grow at a rate anywhere near the pace ing trades thanked the board for se- cost overruns.” paraphernalia. He was transported to a threatening note in her mailbox refer- that historically accompanied an eco- in their time of need,” Mr. Kean said, curing $21 million from the Ameri- “Mr. Paterson, you are out of line adding that officials needed to work to Westfield police headquarters, processed encing her Halloween decorations. Ac- nomic up cycle in New Jersey.” can Recovery and Reinvestment Act. with it. If you get your facts straight, and released with two summonses. cording to police, the resident reported By comparison, during the previous improve the state’s bond rating as well as its affordability. “These monies will be used across or if you need some education, I’m Thursday, April 16, Tara Battieste, 26, that she and her husband enjoyed decorat- expansions from 1982-1989 and 1992- of Rahway and James Whalen, Jr., 31, of ing lavishly for Halloween, and the note 2000, “on average, New Jersey added Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (LD-21, the county for transportation, eco- sure the brothers (union workers) up Westfield) said, “Government’s got to nomic and open space improve- here will be glad to give it to you,” Mr. Colonia were arrested and charged with stated “something will be thrown on the 74,000 private sector jobs.” During the possession of drug paraphernalia after a lawn to destroy them.” 2004-2007 expansion, the state only get out of the way” and allow the economy ments,” he said. McManus said. to recover. He said the tax on New Jersey’s Ed Zarnok of Roselle, president of On the budget, Mr. Paterson said motor vehicle stop at Central Avenue and Scotch Plains gained 22,000 private sector jobs and Virginia Street. Battieste also was charged Tuesday, April 14, Riqui Marte, 28, of only 3,700 in 2007. He said from 2003- top earners will only tax them and their the Union County American Federa- the education, health and welfare taxable income out of the state. with possession of oxycodone, plus an Plainfield was arrested for an outstanding 2007, private sector jobs grew by 7 per- tion of Labor and Congress of Indus- divisions of county government outstanding Edison traffic warrant for warrant after a motor vehicle stop. He cent nationwide but only 2.6 percent in “So, you have to leave successful trial Organizations (AFL-CIO) Coun- should not have come to the point people alone and leave success alone. $176 and two outstanding Plainfield war- was processed and released. the Garden State. cil, said he supports the budget “be- where they are being “squeezed” to rants. These included a criminal warrant Tuesday, April 14, a resident of Park “So, we were only a minor participant Because without that capitalistic suc- cess, New Jersey is going to continue cause it is sound at this point in time.” save money. for $750 and a traffic warrant for $500. Avenue reported that someone attempted in the last private sector expansion,” Mr. Both individuals were transported to to purchase a computer online using her Hughes said. down a path which is destructive,” Mr. Nearly a dozen human services “Yet, we are still increasing the Bramnick said. agencies spoke in favor of the budget. budget $13 million. That’s 5 percent,” Westfield police headquarters and pro- credit card without authorization. Ac- In 2008, the nation lost 2.7 percent of cessed. Whalen was released with a sum- cording to police, the credit card com- private sector jobs, while New Jersey lost “The governor must be a cheerleader Kim Decker, the chief operating he said. “We are looking at a budget for business and must be out there recruit- officer of the YMCA of Eastern Union of approximately $400 million, but mons and a future court date. Battieste pany prevented the transaction before it 2.6 percent, “so now we are virtually was held on the outstanding warrants and occurred. lockstep with the nation.” ing businesses to come to the state,” Mr. County in Elizabeth, said the county deep inside, there [are] problems.” Bramnick said. on $1,000 for the oxycodone charge, and Tuesday, April 14, police investigated “There is virtually no way to sugarcoat is the “funding puzzle that makes He said Union County, unlike some was issued a summons for the drug para- a hit-and-run that occurred on Rahway the current national economic situation,” these [YMCA] programs available to other counties that saved surplus funds phernalia possession charge. She ulti- Avenue. According to police, the victim Mr. Hughes said. people who are low- and very-low- in good economic years, has been mately was committed to the Union stated that his vehicle was legally parked He said the current 16-month-long re- income county residents.” “just spending willy-nilly.” County jail on default of bail. when another vehicle struck it causing cession is the longest since World War II. Clark Thursday, April 16, an Edison Inter- damage to the rear of his vehicle. Mr. Hughes said 3.2 million private sec- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 mediate School student and his parent Tuesday, April 14, Thomas Murphy, tor jobs were lost in 2008, the worst since passage would endorse the plan put responded to police headquarters to re- 54, of Oak Ridge was arrested for an 1939. A total 88,700 jobs were lost in port the theft of a Yamaha YTS-23 saxo- outstanding warrant after a motor vehicle New Jersey. forth by the planning board for certi- Westfield Council phone and case from the school. The theft stop. According to police, he was pro- He said 749,000 private sector jobs fication by COAH and brings the is believed to have occurred between April cessed and released. were lost in January 2009, with 2.1 mil- township into compliance with the 3 and April 13. The total value of the Friday, April 17, Pedro Coyt, 22, and lion private sector positions lost in the regulations that were enacted in 2004. Budget Reviewed stolen items is approximately $2,200. Mellissa Walsh, 23, both of Scotch Plains, first three months of the year. Mr. Hughes She also stated that the current COAH Thursday, April 16, a Plainfield resi- were arrested and charged with posses- said the nation is now seeing a “slowing CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 dent reported that her motor vehicle was sion of marijuana and possession of mari- of the rate of decline” in job losses. regulations are being challenged in court and that it currently is unknown nel, Mr. Caruana said the town is Democratic Councilman David Haas, burglarized while it was parked on the juana with the intent to distribute. Ac- In the 1980s and 1990s, New Jersey, on 200 block of East Grove Street between 1 cording to police the detective bureau average, gained 434,000 private sector if they will stand as presently written. “compelled” to consider additional in prefacing his vote against the The plan calls for the rehabilitation employee layoffs in 2009 and the budget’s introduction, said that while and 6:19 p.m. The victim’s Guess purse, received a tip that individuals were deal- jobs, but the current decade is likely to see containing personal information, was sto- ing narcotics from their apartment in “negative employment growth” when it of 11 housing units, fulfilling the elimination of positions in every area “it is unfair to balance a budget on the len. The approximate value of the stolen Spruce Mill Village. After a month-long concludes in December. previous COAH obligation of 40 units of the workforce. As a result, the backs of unaffiliated workers, many items is $450. The incident remains under investigation, the police department ex- “This is the first time this has happened and creating an additional 25 units to council endorsed a voluntary request town residents are taking salary cuts investigation by the Westfield Police ecuted a search warrant for the apartment since the Great Depression,” Mr. Hughes meet the township’s “growth share that asks employees under collective of their own. They’re being asked to Department’s Detective Bureau. and arrested both individuals, police said. said, adding that when the recession ends, obligation.” bargaining agreements (CBAs) to fund an increase in pay while their Friday, April 17, a business on the 500 They were transported to headquarters there will be a “different economic land- block of Springfield Avenue reported a where they were processed and released. scape.” Under current COAH guidelines, consider waiving compensation for salaries are going down.” an affordable unit must be made for their first two vacation days in 2009. He said that while this issue alone burglary, which is believed to have oc- Friday, April 17, Ashfaq Bajwa, 40, of He said, unlike the consumer-spending curred between April 16 and 17. Forced Summit was arrested for an outstanding spree from 2002-2007, “the norm will be every four residential units built, and Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent As- did not “justify” voting against the another affordable unit must be built sociation Local No. 30 attended the budget, he again criticized the town entry was used to gain access to one warrant after a motor vehicle stop. He defined by a more sustainable lifestyle” structure, although it is believed nothing was processed and released. as consumers save their earnings. for every 16 new jobs that are created meeting, but its leadership did not for enrolling part-time employees in was stolen. The individual or persons Saturday, April 18, Derrick Boss, 28, Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky asked through commercial construction. speak during or after the meeting. the pension system and the lack of responsible then entered an unlocked stor- of Summit was arrested for an outstand- Mr. Hughes how state legislators could The township plans to meet the 40 They only told the newspaper that the public bidding for certain contracts. age shed and stole approximately $1,000 ing warrant after a motor vehicle stop. He turn around the job market. Mr. Hughes units with a planned senior housing union’s role was to listen before de- Mr. Haas said he was in “anguish” worth of tools. The matter is under inves- was processed and released. said there is “not very much” the state can complex on Terminal Avenue and two ciding on how to act. over whether to introduce the budget tigation by the Westfield Police Saturday, April 18, a resident of Ram- do. Department’s Detective Bureau. bling Drive reported that a former class- “When the recovery comes, how com- existing group homes. If there was 100-percent employee or not. He also said he is “uncertain Business Administrator John participation in this program, the sav- whether we cut enough.” Friday, April 17, Carlos F. Rosa, 52, of mate has been harassing her by sending petitive are we going to be?” Mr. Hughes Jersey City was arrested during a motor her gifts and letters everyday for the last questionsed, noting officials need to en- Laezza said that COAH had indi- ings would be about $140,000 – “It’s an important role for the mi- cated that the township would be re- enough money to avoid cutting four nority party not to [disagree] out of vehicle stop on the 100 block of Azalea month. sure New Jersey has a “stable business Trail. He was arrested on multiple war- Fanwood climate…for the years to come.” quired to provide more affordable to five additional employees in 2009. partisanship but in the spirit of [fos- rants, including four traffic warrants and (no information) When asked about the signs of a recov- units, but that some of the land COAH Mr. Caruana said this method was tering] public debate,” Mr. Haas said. two criminal warrants from Cedar Grove, ery, Mr. Hughes said the decline in real had considered developable is not. deemed preferable to asking employ- Fellow Democratic Councilman totaling $1,450 and $750, respectively; estate sales and industrial production will Mayor Sal Bonaccorso remarked ees to work two days without pay. Tom Bigosinski, of the fourth ward, two traffic warrants from Union City, start bottoming out along with a “positive that, “I still don’t believe COAH However, “to be clear, this volun- who also voted against the introduc- totaling $1,000; four traffic warrants from RVSA gross domestic product.” He said the job Newark, totaling $672; an Irvington traf- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 market, though, will not recover until mid knows what they want or what they’re tary program will not prevent further tion, shared in Mr. Haas’ dislike for doing.” He said that all the township employee reductions in 2009; it will offering pension credits to part-time fic warrant for $300 and a Bloomfield A presentation was heard from NW to late 2010. traffic warrant for $200. Rosa was turned Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th, Union) was doing in the passage of the reso- not save the town from the need to employees, when, as he noted, the Financial and McManimon & Scot- lutions and ordinances was following begin 2010 with even fewer employ- teachers’ pension program alone is over to Union City authorities. land about the authority issuing new said New Jersey is currently not competi- Friday, April 17, Alyssa Frank, 18, and tive with its neighboring states. He said the law to protect the township. Mayor ees than we have today,” Mr. Caruana $15 billion under-funded. “It exacer- a 17-year-old female, both from Westfield, bonds to restructure the authority’s the top 1 percent of income tax filers in Bonaccorso stated that if the town- said. bates an already-broken system and were arrested during a motor vehicle stop debt service, pushing some payments the state pay more than 40 percent of the ship did not collect the development Mr. Caruana also said that if at least calls into question the integrity of the at South Chestnut Street and Lenox Av- to the future. One scenario discussed income tax revenues, while the top 10 fee, the state could force the township one union is amenable to the pro- whole process,” he said. enue and charged with possession of less involved altering 2010’s debt service percent pay 80 percent of the taxes. “That to pay it out of tax dollars. posal, the town will ask its non-union Mr. Caruana responded to both than 50 grams of suspected marijuana. from $14 million to $4 million. An- is different from other states,” he said, Frank was released on her own recogni- noting that New Jerseyans are taxed on A public hearing will be held on the administrative personnel to make gentlemen and focused on the 2-per- other involved altering 2011’s load ordinances at the Monday, May 4, similar sacrifices, which would save cent increase for unaligned person- zance. The juvenile was turned over to a from $14 million to $10 million. gross income, not adjusted income. parent. Mr. Lance said for the first time in 100 council meeting. Neither of the ordi- an additional $25,000. nel, who he said have been “budget Described by Dennis Enright of nances will go into effect until COAH Speaking to The Westfield Leader scapegoats” in other communities. Saturday, April 18, April D. Hubbard, NW Financial as “quite expensive to years, New Jersey will slip out of the top 30, of Linden was arrested after a motor 10 states in population, after being passed certifies the township’s plan. April 16, Democratic mayoral candi- Mr. Caruana said the town has a vehicle stop at the intersection of West do,” the authority would need to re- by Georgia and North Carolina, when the The council also passed a resolution date Bill Brennan said, “The town “moral obligation” to “treat non-union South Avenue and Summit Avenue on an pay about a half-million dollars a newest Census is released. appropriating $850,000 for capital road signed a contract with these unions. employees with the same fairness as outstanding Elizabeth traffic warrant for year until 2024, about $2 million in The congressman, who serves on the improvements. Several streets in the The town and the mayor know that those governed in CBAs.” $165. She was transported to Westfield 2025 and about $4 million in 2026 Financial Services Committee in the township will be re-paved, including the unions are not going to give back. He also said the 2-percent figure police headquarters, processed and re- through 2029. House of Representatives, said New Jer- leased after posting bail. sey “has to do a better job on levels of Ridge Road and Winthrop Road. They’re (the town and the mayor) was not chosen at random; rather, When Rene Dierkes, Gina Marie Vanta of Emerson Road holding a knife over their (unions’) going forward, he said the town will Saturday, April 18, Randy Alexis Mountainside’s representative, asked taxation,” saying the state has raised both Suarez, 26, of West New York was ar- the sales and business taxes during the in Clark and Connor Scott, a Linden heads, saying ‘if you don’t give back, ask collective-bargaining units to ac- how much the average homeowner resident, were the only two members we’ll lay off police and firemen.” cept a similar level of increase. rested on two warrants after a motor ve- would save near term by deferring decade. “And so, these are great chal- hicle stop at North Avenue and East Broad lenges as we move forward,” Mr. Lance of the public to speak at the meeting. Mr. Brennan said the time to dis- First Ward Councilman Frank Street. They included a West New York payments, Robert Materna, the said. The two have worked at the Clark cuss potential vacation givebacks is Arena, taking issue with Mr. criminal warrant for $2,500 and a Union authority’s treasurer, estimated it His concern is that “we are running up Pool as lifeguards and were question- during the contract negotiations. He Brennan’s comments earlier this City traffic warrant for $99. Suarez was would be about $100 in 2010 and a horrific deficit” of $11 trillion, up $1 ing the validity of rumors they heard added that the town should follow the month concerning Westfield’s bud- unable to post bail and was turned over to proportionately less in 2011. trillion over the last two months. He said regarding changes in hours and pay. lead of the board of education, which getary process, before voting to in- the West New York Police Department. Such a bond issue would need to be the annual debt will rise to $1.8 trillion Mountainside this year, or 30 percent of the gross na- Councilwoman and Recreation Li- Mr. Brennan praised for its leader- troduce the budget, said, “This is not approved by the state’s Local Finance aison Sheila Whiting said that the ship. The Leader reported in early a broken process; it’s broken in Eliza- Tuesday, April 14, Ramiro J. Nunez- Board. Discussion noted that getting tional product. Villela, 27, of Newark was picked up at “The historic average over the last 45 council had decided last year to cap April that 40 non-union BOE staffers beth and Trenton…We get a lot out of the board to support this type of bond senior lifeguard salaries and that she gave back $26,240 to help save posi- the Westfield portion of the budget, the Hillside Police Department and issue would be difficult. Matt Jessup years is 19 or 20 percent, so this is a charged with an outstanding warrant in dramatic increase,” Mr. Lance said. “What knows that the lifeguards would no tions. and I don’t see the same value coming the amount of $833. of McManimon & Scotland said that this will mean, ultimately, is that it will be longer have a 45-minute on, 30- “I didn’t hear that the town admin- from the county.” Wednesday, April 15, Alexander presenting it as a “two-year stimulus more difficult for the United States to minute off schedule, as 30-minute istrator voluntarily gave back,” said Rodriguez, 37, of Kearny was arrested package from the authority to mem- borrow money.” breaks were considered too long. She Mr. Brennan, who added that non- Westfield and charged for driving with a suspended ber municipalities” might be viewed Mr. Lance said he is opposed to raising suggested that they speak with Mike union personnel should give up their license after being stopped for having favorably. the marginal federal income tax rate from tinted windows. According to police, he 35 to 40 percent, as recommended by Kozlowski, as he decides the sched- vacation days before asking unions to Charles Lombardo, the board’s ule for the employees. do likewise. ‘Spring Fling’ was also charged with an outstanding chairman from Garwood, said it was President Barack Obama, and increasing warrant out of East Orange in the amount taxes on interest generated from divi- Mr. Laezza reminded residents that “Symbolically, wouldn’t it be great his understanding that it has “always a public hearing will be held on the if the town judge, attorney, prosecu- Is This of $500. been (RVSA’s) policy to stabilize bills.” dends. Thursday, April 16, police responded Senator Tom Kean, Jr. (LD-21, budget on Monday, May 18, and to tor and administrator, in order to show to a residence on Summit Lane regarding His statement was made in response to Westfield), the Senate Republican Leader, stay tuned to public access cable and good faith, gave back the equivalent Sunday a dispute between the homeowner and her concerns voiced by Joan Papen of said New Jersey must “have a completely the township’s website for his and pay to two vacation days?,” he asked. nanny over unauthorized long distance Scotch Plains that the gyrations in comprehensive economic development Mayor Bonaccorso’s “fireside chat” Non-union employees will see a 2- In Downtown calls the nanny made on the home phone. charges will make management of change” that includes “competitive job on the budget. percent increase in salary. Third Ward According to police, the nanny was fired taxes difficult for municipalities. USPS 485200 Thursday, April 23, 2009 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 50TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 17-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] Voters Pass $81-Million School Budget in Scotch Plains-Fanwood By MAGGIE DIGGORY absentee votes. The voters decided to make it work. We know what it means. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times support the $71.1-million tax levy to The flip side [of not passing the bud- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch support a total budget of $80.8 mil- get] would have been costly. It truly Plains-Fanwood Board of Education lion that will see a rise in taxes in takes a village to make this happen. (BOE) 2009-2010 school year bud- Fanwood of $407, or 7.2 percent, for My prayer is that the other districts in get passed, 1,948 to 1,546, including an average assessed home of $84,000, this state fair as well.” and $246, or 3.7 percent, for an aver- age assessed home of $121,000 in Mountainside Passes Scotch Plains. “The results are trending nicely,” School Budget Superintendent of Schools Margaret By RAYNOR DENITZIO Hayes told The Scotch-Plains Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Fanwood Times as the polling sta- MOUNTAINSIDE – Residents tions reported their numbers after the approved a $12.6-million tax levy by polls closed Tuesday at 9 p.m. a vote of 347 to 256. As a result, The candidate election for open homeowners will see their taxes rise seats on the board of education was by an average of $147 per every uncontested. “We’re in,” said re- $165,000 in assessed property value. Betty Anne Woerner (SP) elected board member Betty Anne The total budget for the 2009-2010 Woerner, who received 1,469 votes school year is $14.1 million. as the last preliminary numbers were Mary Beth Schaumberg and Jorge posted Tuesday night. Batista, unopposed, were elected to Charles Laskowski for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times BOE President Norman “Trip” three-year terms on the Mountainside PLAY BALL...Scotch Plains-Fanwood baseball kicked off their schedule last Saturday for the youngsters at Booth Field with Whitehouse received 1,497 votes. Board of Education. Ms. Schaumberg, mayors and fans giving them a boost. Newly elected board member Karen an incumbent, received 396 votes, Kulikowski of Scotch Plains received while Mr. Batista garnered 380 votes. 1,539 votes, and takes the place of Neither candidate faced a challenger Scotch Plains Township Budget board member Linda Nelson who did for the two open seats on the seven- not run for another term. “I will fulfill member board. any needs the board has,” she said. Only 611 of the borough’s 4,817 “We understand these are tough registered voters cast a ballot in Introduction Expected Next Month Norman “Trip” Whitehouse (SP) times for our two towns. We’re happy Tuesday’s election, a turnout of 12.4 By FRED T. ROSSI During the open session, the four work set for this year is extensive and they are willing to support our schools,” percent. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times council members in attendance — is centered around just a few streets said Mr. Whitehouse as he saw the SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- Councilman Kevin Glover was ab- and could cost upwards of a quarter school budget pass. At 9:30 p.m., the Garwood Voters Defeat ship council is expected to formally sent —agreed to further discuss this of a million dollars. The council will gathered crowd of two-dozen cheered introduce the 2009 municipal budget year’s streets and roads program. A address the matter at its Tuesday, when they saw the election outcome. Board of Ed. Budget early next month and then hold a five-year plan was accomplished in May 5 conference session. “Thank you,” said Anthony Del By RAYNOR DENITZIO series of public budget meetings dur- three years, but there is no funding The council will also have further Sordi, business administrator for the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ing May prior to a final vote in early remaining from the original bond that discussions about implementing a ban school district. GARWOOD – Residents rejected June. financed those resurfacings and on all tobacco products on the prop- “He’s done a phenomenal job,” said a $6.3-million local tax levy by a The council late last week received repavings, officials said. As a result, erty surrounding the municipal build- Ms. Hayes, in her remarks after the margin of 197 to 132. The levy would from consultant Gregory Fehrenbach the council will have to decide whether ing. While smoking is banned inside final preliminary (pending absentee have resulted in an average tax in- a preliminary budget that includes to float a new bond so that road work the building, there have been com- ballots) votes were listed. “I know crease of $107, or 2.9 percent, for a “significant spending cuts,” accord- can be done this year or hold off any plaints about an excessive amount of Karen Kulikowski (SP) each school had to give something to home assessed at $103,000. The bud- ing to Mayor Nancy Malool. work until 2010. Much of the road- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 get must now go before the borough She anticipates the budget being council for review and revision. introduced at the council’s Tuesday, County Freeholders OK With three candidates running for May 12 meeting and then voted on at RVSA, DEP Reach Accord; four vacant seats, incumbents, Adele the Tuesday, June 9 meeting. In the Lewis, Barbara Greet and Russell interim, budget meetings will be held, $442.6-Mil. Budget Graham, were re-elected to three- and the mayor repeated that she is Emergency Power Reviewed By PAUL J. PEYTON budget “doesn’t shortchange” educa- year terms on the Board of Educa- open to suggestions from members of By WAYNE BAKER moved from the design during value Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tion or human services. “The county tion. Ms. Lewis was the top vote the public. She said that holding meet- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times engineering, an effort used to lower ELIZABETH — The Union and the freeholders continue to ex- getter with 236, followed by Ms. Greet ings after the budget’s introduction RAHWAY — Reporting last Thurs- construction costs. The diesel engines County Board of Chosen Freeholders press that concern for helping those with 223 and Mr. Graham with 218. — instead of the usual reverse prac- day to the board of the Rahway Valley needed for emergency back-up power adopted a $442.6-million budget last who need it the most.” No write-in candidate received tice — is “a more transparent way to Sewerage Authority (RVSA), a con- also were removed during value en- Thursday that will increase taxes During the public comment sec- enough votes to fill the one-year un- do it. This way everyone sees what sultant noted the lack of redundancy gineering. $13.4 million countywide, a 5.32 per- tion of the budget hearing, John Bury expired term created by the resigna- we’re seeing.” in electrical switchgear at the RVSA’s Mr. Chin noted he wanted the expert cent hike over last year. of Kenilworth questioned a line item tion of Lisa Marano last fall. Board The council spent several hours waste treatment facility. The author- review as Caterpillar, who would likely County taxes in Westfield will jump in the budget for unemployment com- officials had said earlier that they prior to its Tuesday conference meet- ity also recently reached an agree- benefit from the addition of diesel $1.2 million to $26.3 million, the pensation. He said this number was would advertise for the vacancy if no ing discussing confidential person- ment with the New Jersey Depart- back-up engines, was not providing second highest tax in Union County $168,300 for the previous five years, viable write-in candidate emerged. nel matters related to the budget. ment of Environmental Protection answers of their potential benefit. behind Elizabeth’s $31.2 million. but jumped to $2.5 million in the (NJDEP) to maintain an overflow pro- Paul Sefranka, Rahway’s represen- Scotch Plains will see a $319,926 2009 budget. tecting the plant in case of extraordi- tative, asked Mr. Davis, “If you were hike to $14.5 million; Fanwood, a “What is the other two million, SP-F BOE Selects Gorbunoff nary flow volume. The board also on our side of the table, what would $283,734 jump to $4.2 million, while three hundred thousand this year?” heard a second presentation from its you do?” Mr. Davis said that he would Mountainside taxpayers will pay Mr. Bury questioned. bond consultants about delaying some purchase both the diesel generators $216,546 more this year for a total of Finance Director Larry Caroselli To Fill Vacant Board Seat debt service via new bonds to assist and the switchgear. $6.7 million. said the increase is “due to the fact By JESSICA E. JASKULA voting, they would use their judg- member municipalities in this eco- The RVSA reached an agreement Summit taxpayers, who pay the that we have had approximately 30 Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ment or go with what the public wants, nomic downturn. with the NJDEP under their New fourth highest county tax at $25.3 individuals laid off.” He said since SCOTCH PLAINS — After inter- because they voted for them. Charles Davis, an engineer with Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimina- million, continue to pay the highest county government is “self funded,” viewing five candidates Monday “The people voted for you because Careba Mott MacDonald, the firm tion System to close one of the two tax per individual taxpayer at $3,266, it must “fund every single dollar” for evening, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood they want your judgment,” Mr. hired to review the power system remaining overflows, and to keep the an increase of $176 over 2008. all its laid-off employees, as well as Board of Education (SP-F BOE) se- Gorbunoff responded. built at RVSA’s plant, found several other open to protect the plant from Westfielders will pay an average of former employees who left the county lected Dave Gorbunoff of Scotch When asked if there was a certain weaknesses in the system. Most seri- flooding in case of excessive inflows. $2,558 in county purpose taxes, a but were laid off in those jobs. Plains to serve a one-year term as constituency that he felt he repre- ous was the lack of redundancy in RVSA’s plant is capable of handling $111 jump. Scotch Plains and “So, 30 people cost this $2.3 mil- board member, filling the vacant seat sented, Mr. Gorbunoff said that while electrical switchgear controlling 105 million gallons per day, but if Fanwood taxpayers will pay $1,785 lion?” Mr. Bury asked. “It’s exces- open from the recent resignation of he doesn’t have a “specific root that I power flow. Asked about the likeli- flows are higher than that, the over- and $1,549, respectively. Scotch sively high.” Jane Costello. feel I represent,” he is a “parent, a hood of failure of the switchgear, Mr. flow will shunt sewage to the Rahway Plains residents will pay $44 over last Mr. Caroselli said unemployment Mr. Gorbunoff, a 16-year resident resident and a taxpayer.” Davis said it was small, but not nil. River near the plant. year with Fanwood’s increase at $41 benefits are $600 per week for 26 of Scotch Plains, is a father of three Mr. Gorbunoff said that he saw the Describing the original system as This agreement, stalled by what for the average assessed borough weeks with another extension of 13 with two sons currently attending board as a support to Superintendent using the natural gas engines 24/7/ officials said was the NJDEP’s inac- home. Mountainside residents will weeks for those who still could not Scotch Plains-Fanwood High school of Schools Margaret Hayes and the 365 (24 hours a day, seven days a tion since October 2007, required the pay an average of $2,242, up $75 find work and that the number of and one son who graduated from the administration, to help them “work in week, 365 days a year), Mr. Davis authority to appeal to the Office of from 2008. employees exceeds the 30 workers SP-F school district and is currently the best interest of education.” said the authority was looking to cre- Administrative Law to bring the Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella recently laid off by the county. away at college. One of his sons has In the past, Mr. Gorbunoff has run ate a more flexible operating struc- NJDEP to the table. said in the 18 years he has been in- Joseph Doherty of Elizabeth re- received special services in the dis- unsuccessfully for the board of elec- ture to save on personnel and fuel A presentation was heard from NW volved with municipal and county ferred to the county tax increase as an trict. tion twice. costs. Allen Chin, Westfield’s repre- Financial and McManimon & Scot- budgets, “this is the most difficult “annual outrage” played out by “the Currently, Mr. Gorbunoff works for Also interviewed Monday were sentative, asked Mr. Davis to confirm land about the authority issuing new budget that I’ve participated in.” arrogance of one-party power coupled Solix Inc. on the Schools and Librar- Scotch Plains residents Assia Moran, the payback period on the changes at bonds to restructure the authority’s “I know that there is some upset- with the fiscal irresponsibility exhib- ies (E-Rate) Program, which provides a substitute teacher currently finish- 1.8 to 6.3 years, which Mr. Davis did. debt service, pushing some payments ting portions to this budget, but we ited by the county manager and free- the administration of telecommuni- ing a certificate in special education Discussion about the missing to the future. One scenario discussed did what we could to put a fair budget holder board.” He said approval of cations to schools and libraries. He and the mother of three daughters in switchgear revealed it had been re- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 together that is good for the entire the budget “demonstrates a callous explained that with two children still the school district; Dr. Marvin Agran, county,” Mr. Mirabella said. disregard for the taxpayers of Union attending SP-F schools, he is always a retired radiologist who has lived in Freeholder Dan Sullivan said the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 in touch with community informa- the district for 44 years; Chris Ann tion and also is a regular visitor the Wright, an attorney and adjunct pro- board of education’s website. fessor who has four sons in the school Mr. Gorbunoff said that he would district, and Eric Martin, an in-house like to make increasing the level of corporate attorney and father of a technology in the schools a priority seven-month-old son. as well as work towards continued “It is really positive to see so many focus on the district’s facilities. wonderful candidates come out,” “We have to be as efficient as we Board Vice-President Sasha Slocum can, work to get the most out of what said. we spend,” he said. Each candidate interviewed said When asked by board member that they were very active in the com- Linda Nelson what steps he would munity. “We’re a great place to live,” follow in the event of a controversial Ms. Wright said. “Another way to issue, Mr. Gorbunoff said that re- serve the community is to live by search would be the first step, to make example and get involved.” sure that the issue was well under- They stressed the importance of

stood and that it is also important to giving every child a quality educa- Charles Laskowski for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times listen to, and get input from the com- tion to make them successful and 70-YEAR CELEBRATION...Scotch Plains town residents helped John’s Meat munity. active community members in the Market, located on Park Avenue, celebrate 70 years in business. Owners Vinny “You have to use your judgment to future. “I’ve had a wonderful experi- Losavio and Nick Losavio take a moment to pose during the celebration. Courtesy of Nikolai Chowdhury decide what is best for the commu- ence in public schools,” Mr. Martin PAGE INDEX EARTH DAY…During its Earth Day/Clean Communities Day event last Satur- nity and be able to make a decision, said. Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-19 day, dozens of community volunteers spread out across Fanwood to pick up trash even if it may not be a popular one,” Candidates shared a range of ideas Editorial ...... 4-5, 19 Education ...... 9, 20 Classifieds .... 18 and recyclables from borough property. Earth Day takes place yearly on April 22, he said. when asked what their priorities Community ... 6-8, 17 Sports ...... 11-16 A&E ...... 20-22 as a reminder to take part in promoting a healthy, sustainable environment. Candidates were also asked if, when CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Page 10 Thursday, April 23, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Union County Taxes CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 County.” He and other representatives of build- “It’s time to hold the line on spend- ing trades thanked the board for se- ing and provide prudent and efficient curing $21 million from the Ameri- stewardship of taxpayer dollars and can Recovery and Reinvestment Act. stop taxing the citizens of Union “These monies will be used across County into oblivion,” Mr. Doherty the county for transportation, eco- said. nomic and open space improve- A number of representatives of the ments,” he said. building and trades and support agen- Ed Zarnok of Roselle, president of cies spoke in favor of the county the Union County American Federa- budget. tion of Labor and Congress of Indus- John Malcolm of Garwood, presi- trial Organizations (AFL-CIO) Coun- Patrick White for The Westfield Leader and The Times FIRE AT DOMANI’S...Domani’s Restaurant at 240 West Westfield Avenue in dent of the Union County Building cil, said he supports the budget “be- Roselle Park caught fire on Monday night and totally destroyed the historic and Trades Council and business cause it is sound at this point in time.” building. Firefighters from five companies were at the scene to contain the blaze. manager of Local 480, thanked the Nearly a dozen human services Domani’s has been closed for about a year. board “for their support, past and agencies also spoke in favor of the present, for creating jobs for work- budget. ing-class families in Union County.” Kim Decker, the chief operating officer of the YMCA of Eastern Union POLICE BLOTTER FLASH FIRE...Elizabeth Schettino of Westfield captured this photo from a video Transformer Failures County in Elizabeth, said the county is the “funding puzzle that makes taken with her cellphone of an underground electric power transformer igniting, over the incident. sending flames into the air on Elm Street in downtown Westfield Friday night. Occur Twice in Town Westfield these (YMCA) programs available to Tuesday, April 14, a resident of the 500 Thursday, April 16, police responded WESTFIELD – Power was out in people who are low- and very low- block of Carleton Road reported that her to a restaurant on Route 22 regarding a downtown Westfield for approxi- income county residents.” apartment was burglarized. Someone forc- report of an injury allegedly sustained by Economic Summit: NJ Must mately two-and-a-half hours Tues- She said the county helps the ibly entered the dwelling using an un- a wall decoration that fell and hit a patron day, from about 9:30 a.m. to noon, YMCA leverage federal Housing and known object. The bedroom was ran- on the head. According to police, a wit- due to a transformer failure on South Urban Development (HUD) dollars sacked and multiple pieces of jewelry, ness reported that the decoration fell from Become More Competitive Avenue (near 7-11). to hire “qualified staff” and obtain valued at $4,650, were reported missing. the wall when the patron leaned back on Traffic was snarled as traffic lights funds to place families in shelters and Tuesday, April 14, Sharif Spann, 24, of it, causing it to fall. By PAUL J. PEYTON House of Representatives, said New Jer- Friday, April 17, a resident of Bay- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times sey “has to do a better job on levels of were out. Police directed traffic at transitional housing and “to get people Plainfield was arrested on an outstanding Piscataway traffic warrant for $145 after berry Lane reported that someone re- WESTFIELD — Lower taxes and a taxation,” saying the state has raised both key intersections during the period. back into the workforce.” moved several items from her lawn, in- the sales and business taxes during the a motor vehicle stop at West South Av- better business climate are needed to help Business operations were interrupted. Sid Blanchard of Scotch Plains, enue and Crossway Place. He was trans- cluding two house number signs, a large New Jersey become more competitive decade. “And so these are great chal- As of noon, service was fully re- executive director of Community cement ornament depicting a Great Dane, lenges as we move forward,” Mr. Lance ported to Westfield police headquarters, with surrounding states when the nation stored. Access Unlimited, which helps spe- processed and released after posting bail. and two large cement flowerpots. recovers from its worst recession in six said. cial needs persons live independently, Saturday, April 18, Terry M. Jamison, His concern is that “we are running a Last Friday, an underground trans- Wednesday, April 15, Maribel Escoto, decades, according to panelists at an eco- former on Elm Street failed, causing said, “As part of the elected leader- 42, of Plainfield was arrested on the 600 24, of Newark was arrested for driving nomic summit sponsored last Friday by horrific deficit” of $11 trillion, up $1 with a suspended license after a motor trillion over the last two months. He said flames and smoke to spew into the air ship, you (freeholders) have made block of West North Avenue and charged the Westfield Area Chamber of Com- with shoplifting jewelry and clothes val- vehicle stop on Route 22. According to merce. the annual debt will rise to $1.8 trillion just before 7 p.m. No injuries or dam- hard choices within this budget.” He said the board had no control over the ued at $526. She was transported to police, he was also charged with out- James Hughes, dean of Rutgers this year, or 30 percent of the gross na- age to area structures was reported, standing warrants out of Newark in the tional product. Westfield police headquarters, processed University’s Edward J. Bloustein School authorities said. “global economic situation,” federal and released with a summons. All the amount of $1,000. of Planning and Public Policy, said the “The historic average over the last 45 The road was closed off and the or state deficits that impacted the Sunday, April 19, Uchendu Njoku, 54, years is 19 or 20 percent, so this is a items were returned to their owner. last national expansion, which ended in Westfield Fire Department responded county budget. Thursday, April 16, Justin Pauls, 20, of of the Bronx was arrested and charged for December 2007, was the “weakest em- dramatic increase,” Mr. Lance said. “What to the scene, according to Lieutenant Janice Lillian of Springfield, rep- driving with a suspended license after a this will mean ultimately is that it will be South Plainfield was arrested after a mo- ployment up cycle in the United States in Scott Rodger of the Westfield Police resenting the YWCA of Eastern Union tor vehicle stop at Westfield Avenue and motor vehicle stop on Route 22. He was more three decades.” more difficult for the United States to processed and released. borrow money.” Department. Public Service Electric County, thanked the board for secur- West South Avenue and charged with Mr. Hughes said the job market during ing funding for domestic violence possession of less than 50 grams of sus- Monday, April 20, a resident of the last expansion in New Jersey “refused Mr. Lance said he is opposed to raising and Gas also responded, removing and replacing the transformer. The victims. She said the funds help vic- pected marijuana and possession of drug Woodacres Drive reported that she found to grow at a rate anywhere near the pace the marginal federal income tax rate from a threatening note in her mailbox refer- 35 to 40 percent, as recommended by response and repair effort involved tims “hold jobs, feel self confident in paraphernalia. He was transported to that historically accompanied an eco- Westfield police headquarters, processed encing her Halloween decorations. Ac- nomic up cycle in New Jersey.” President Barack Obama, and increasing nearly a day and a half of work, he themselves,” while helping to “begin cording to police, the resident reported taxes on interest generated from divi- and released with two summonses. By comparison, during the previous stated. to break the cycle of domestic vio- Thursday, April 16, Tara Battieste, 26, that she and her husband enjoyed decorat- expansions from 1982-1989 and 1992- dends. lence for future generations.” ing lavishly for Halloween and the note Senator Tom Kean, Jr. (LD-21, of Rahway and James Whalen, Jr., 31, of 2000, “on average, New Jersey added Bruce Paterson of Garwood said Colonia were arrested and charged with stated “something will be thrown on the 74,000 private sector jobs.” During the Westfield), the Senate Republican Leader, the county could save money by elimi- lawn to destroy them.” said New Jersey must “have a completely possession of drug paraphernalia after a 2004-2007 expansion, the state only SP Council nating Project Labor Agreements motor vehicle stop at Central Avenue and Scotch Plains gained 22,000 private sector jobs, and comprehensive economic development Tuesday, April 14, Riqui Marte, 28, of change” that includes “competitive job CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 (PLAs) and hire workers based on the Virginia Street. Battieste also was charged only 3,700 in 2007. He said from 2003- cigarette butts on the grounds, espe- prevailing wage. with possession of oxycodone, plus an Plainfield was arrested for an outstanding 2007 private sector jobs grew by 7 per- growth” and public-private partnerships. warrant after a motor vehicle stop. He “We have to get together and turbo cially on days following a night court “If you get away from the PLAs outstanding Edison traffic warrant for cent nationwide, but only 2.6 percent in $176 and two outstanding Plainfield war- was processed and released. the Garden State. charge our economy,” Mr. Kean said. session. Such a ban would also apply and start going with the prevailing Tuesday, April 14, a resident of Park “First, we need to create jobs.” He also rants. These included a criminal warrant “So, we were only a minor participant to those attending the Thursday wage, at least maybe you will be a for $750 and a traffic warrant for $500. Avenue reported that someone attempted in the last private sector expansion,” Mr. said that “raising taxes is the wrong way evening concerts during the summer little more competitive in your con- to purchase a computer online using her to go” in a recession. Both individuals were transported to Hughes said. at the adjacent Alan Augustine Vil- struction,” Mr. Paterson said. Westfield police headquarters and pro- credit card without authorization. Ac- In 2008, the nation lost 2.7 percent of Mr. Kean said workers have deduc- lage Green. Mr. Mirabella said, “We are not cording to police, the credit card com- tions taken out of their paychecks for cessed. Whalen was released with a sum- private sector jobs, while New Jersey lost The council is set to start its second going to go in that direction.” mons and a future court date. Battieste pany prevented the transaction before it 2.6 percent, “so now we are virtually unemployment insurance, disability in- occurred. surance and the new family-leave deduc- round of interviews with three candi- Mark McManus of Mountainside, was held on the outstanding warrants and lockstep with the nation,” he said. dates for municipal manager. In the representing the plumbers and pipe on $1,000 for the oxycodone charge, and Tuesday, April 14, police investigated “There is virtually no way to sugarcoat tion, but that “the Legislature raids those a hit-and-run that occurred on Rahway funds and uses them for other purposes.” next few weeks, each candidate will fitters and sprinkler fitters trades was issued a summons for the drug para- the current national economic situation,” phernalia possession charge. She ulti- Avenue. According to police, the victim Mr. Hughes said. The senator sponsored legislation, spend a full day in Scotch Plains workers, said, “the union wage is the stated that his vehicle was legally parked along with Senator Steve Sweeney (LD- mately was committed to the Union He said the current 16-month-long re- meeting with various municipal de- prevailing wage. There’s no extra cost County jail on default of bail. when another vehicle struck it causing cession is the longest since World War II. 3, Salem), the Senate Majority Leader, partment heads and then having din- to the PLA. It’s fallacy…PLAs save damage to the rear of his vehicle. that would put a question on the Novem- Thursday, April 16, an Edison Inter- Mr. Hughes said 3.2 million private sec- ner with the mayor and council. The money on construction…there’s no mediate School student and his parent Tuesday, April 14, Thomas Murphy, tor jobs were lost in 2008, the worst since ber ballot asking voters if they would like manager’s position has been vacant cost overruns.” 54, of Oak Ridge was arrested for an to restrict the use of these funds “for their responded to police headquarters to re- 1939. A total 88,700 jobs were lost in for two months since the February 18 “Mr. Paterson, you are out of line port the theft of a Yamaha YTS-23 saxo- outstanding warrant after a motor vehicle New Jersey. intended purposes.” stop. According to police, he was pro- “People expect those monies, espe- resignation of Michael Capabianco. with it. If you get your facts straight, phone and case from the school. The theft He said 749,000 private sector jobs His responsibilities have been filled or if you need some education, I’m is believed to have occurred between April cessed and released. were lost in January 2009 with 2.1 million cially in these economic times, to be there Friday, April 17, Pedro Coyt, 22, and in their time of need,” Mr. Kean said, on an interim basis by Robert LaCosta sure the brothers (union workers) up 3 and April 13. The total value of the private sector positions lost in the first stolen items is approximately $2,200. Mellissa Walsh, 23, both of Scotch Plains, three months of the year. Mr. Hughes said adding that officials needed to work to and Madelyn Rutkowski. here will be glad to give it to you,” Mr. were arrested and charged with posses- improve the state’s bond rating as well as Thursday, April 16, a Plainfield resi- the nation is now seeing a “slowing of the Mayor Malool said she expects the McManus said. dent reported that her motor vehicle was sion of marijuana and possession of mari- rate of decline” in job losses. its affordability. community garden she advocated in On the budget, Mr. Paterson said juana with the intent to distribute. Ac- Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (LD-21, burglarized while it was parked on the In the 1980s and 1990s New Jersey, on her New Year’s Day address to be the education, health and welfare 200 block of East Grove Street between 1 cording to police the detective bureau average, gained 434,000 private sector Westfield) said, “Government’s got to ready for planting by next spring. The divisions of county government received a tip that individuals were deal- get out of the way” and allow the economy and 6:19 p.m. The victim’s Guess purse, jobs, but the current decade is likely to see garden, which will be situated on a should not have come to the point containing personal information, was sto- ing narcotics from their apartment in “negative employment growth” when it to recover. He said the tax on New Jersey’s Spruce Mill Village. After a month-long top earners will only tax them and their portion of the former Terry-Lou Zoo where they are being “squeezed” to len. The approximate value of the stolen concludes in December. property on Terrill Road, will be open save money. items is $450. The incident remains under investigation, the police department ex- “This is the first time this has happened taxable income out of the state. ecuted a search warrant for the apartment “So, you have to leave successful people to residents on a lease basis, and plots “Yet, we are still increasing the investigation by the Westfield Police since the Great Depression,” Mr. Hughes Department’s Detective Bureau. and arrested both individuals, police said. said, adding that when the recession ends, alone and leave success alone. Because should be available this fall. budget $13 million. That’s 5 per- They were transported to headquarters without that capitalistic success, New Friday, April 17, a business on the 500 there will be a “different economic land- In the meantime, Mayor Malool cent,” he said. “We are looking at a block of Springfield Avenue reported a where they were processed and released. scape.” Jersey is going to continue down a path said the property itself is being fur- budget of approximately $400 mil- Friday, April 17, Ashfaq Bajwa, 40, of which is destructive,” Mr. Bramnick said. burglary, which is believed to have oc- He said, unlike the consumer-spending ther cleaned up and she hopes people lion but deep inside there is prob- curred between April 16 and 17. Forced Summit was arrested for an outstanding spree from 2002-2007, “the norm will be “The governor must be a cheerleader “will see a noticeable difference” in lems.” He said Union County, unlike warrant after a motor vehicle stop. He for business and must be out there recruit- entry was used to gain access to one defined by a more sustainable lifestyle” its appearance. “We are making some other counties that saved sur- structure, although it is believed nothing was processed and released. as consumers save their earnings. ing businesses to come to the state,” Mr. Saturday, April 18, Derrick Boss, 28, Bramnick said. progress towards making it a nice plus funds in good economic years, was stolen. The individual or persons Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky asked passive park.” has been “just spending willy-nilly.” responsible then entered an unlocked stor- of Summit was arrested for an outstand- Mr. Hughes how the state legislators could age shed and stole approximately $1,000 ing warrant after a motor vehicle stop. He turn around the job market. Mr. Hughes worth of tools. The matter is under inves- was processed and released. said there is “not very much” the state can tigation by the Westfield Police Saturday, April 18, a resident of Ram- do. Gorbunoff College Search Program to Department’s Detective Bureau. bling Drive reported that a former class- “When the recovery comes, how com- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Friday, April 17, Carlos F. Rosa, 52, of mate has been harassing her by sending petitive are we going to be?” Mr. Hughes Jersey City was arrested during a motor her gifts and letters everyday for the last questionsed, noting officials need to en- would be, if chosen. “Education, edu- Expand to Grades 9 and 10 vehicle stop on the 100 block of Azalea month. sure New Jersey has a “stable business cation and education is most impor- Trail. He was arrested on multiple war- Fanwood climate…for the years to come.” By JESSICA E. JASKULA important information, such as when rants, including four traffic warrants and (no information) When asked about the signs of a recov- tant,” Mr. Agran said. “Everything Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times else is number two.” certain colleges are visiting SPFHS. two criminal warrants from Cedar Grove, ery, Mr. Hughes responded the decline in SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch “Students have the ability to be totaling $1,450 and $750, respectively; real estate home sales and industrial pro- Mrs. Moran said that she would make “bringing more revenue and Plains-Fanwood Board of Education very hands on and have increased two traffic warrants from Union City, duction will start bottoming out along (SP-F BOE) last Thursday accepted accountability” with the college totaling $1,000; four traffic warrants from RVSA with a “positive gross domestic product.” savings to the district” a top priority, the donation of seven Vogel buses to search, Mr. Donahue said. Newark, totaling $672; an Irvington traf- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 He said the job market, though, will not as well as “keeping the curriculum fic warrant for $300 and a Bloomfield recover until mid to late 2010. interesting.” be used to transport Scotch Plains- Board member Linda Nelson com- involved altering 2010’s debt service Fanwood High School seniors to their mented that involving both students traffic warrant for $200. Rosa was turned Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th, Union) Mr. Martin said he would like to over to Union City authorities. from $14 million to $4 million. An- said New Jersey is currently not com- see the board working towards in- Project Graduation, to be held at the and parents could lead to a lot of Friday, April 17, Alyssa Frank, 18, and other involved altering 2011’s load petitive with its neighboring states. He Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish discussions among families. a 17-year-old female, both from Westfield, from $14 million to $10 million. said the top 1 percent of income tax creasing children’s’ financial literacy. “We’d have to keep information Community Center in Bridgewater. Also discussed were ways to keep were arrested during a motor vehicle stop Described by Dennis Enright of filers in the state pay more than 40 The SP-F BOE also approved a up with students after they graduate at South Chestnut Street and Lenox Av- percent of the income tax revenues, flowing,” so that community mem- NW Financial as “quite expensive to proclamation declaring the week of in order through the Naviance system enue and charged with possession of less do,” the authority would need to re- while the top 10 percent pay 80 percent bers can be involved and have an than 50 grams of suspected marijuana. “understanding of the decisions” and May 4 to 8 “Teacher Appreciation in order to give feedback to students pay about a half-million dollars a of the taxes. “That is different from Week” and Tuesday, May 5 as “Na- who may be considering the same Frank was released on her own recogni- other states,” he said, noting that New “where the money is going,” Ms. zance. The juvenile was turned over to a year until 2024, about $2 million in Jerseyans are taxed on gross income, Wright said. tional Teacher Day.” school. 2025 and about $4 million in 2026 Committee report discussions re- Board member Nancy Bauer sug- parent. not adjusted income. Other questions included if the can- Saturday, April 18, April D. Hubbard, through 2029. Mr. Lance said for the first time in 100 didates have attended board meet- volved around updates on the strate- gested querying the students e-mail 30, of Linden was arrested after a motor When Rene Dierkes, years, New Jersey will slip out of the top gic planning process. The finance addresses in order to keep up with vehicle stop at the intersection of West Mountainside’s representative, asked 10 states in population, after being passed ings in the past year as well as if they had any connections to the New Jer- committee is currently working on them throughout their college years. South Avenue and Summit Avenue on an how much the average homeowner by Georgia and North Carolina, when the prioritizing the various recommen- Board member Rob O’Connor said outstanding Elizabeth traffic warrant for newest Census is released. sey Education Association (NJEA), would save short term by deferring dations in that area. The curriculum that this suggestion would most likely $165. She was transported to Westfield payments, Robert Materna, the The Congressman, who serves on the as there would be some votes they police headquarters, processed and re- would have to abstain from. committee has also begun the priori- work well, as the kids are “very tech authority’s treasurer, estimated it Financial Services Committee in the tizing process and has been having and web savvy these days.” leased after posting bail. Saturday, April 18, Randy Alexis would be about $100 in 2010, and discussions on technology advances. Mr. Donahue said that he expects proportionately less in 2011. Earlier in the meeting, Timothy that within two years teachers will be Suarez, 26, of West New York was ar- rested on two warrants after a motor ve- Such a bond issue would need to be Donahue, Supervisor of the high able to upload recommendations di- hicle stop at North Avenue and East Broad approved by the state’s Local Finance school’s counseling department, gave rectly into the system. He also said Street. They included a West New York Board. The discussion noted that get- a presentation on the Naviance Pro- the system would extend in the near criminal warrant for $2,500 and a Union ting the board to support this type of gram. Naviance is a program cur- future to freshman and sophomores, City traffic warrant for $99. Suarez was bond issue would be difficult. Matt rently in use at the junior and senior and would give them different search unable to post bail and was turned over to Jessup of McManimon & Scotland level and gives students and their options that could include personal- the West New York Police Department. said that presenting it as a “two-year parents’ access to a wide range of ity and career quizzes which would Mountainside Tuesday, April 14, Ramiro J. Nunez- stimulus package from the authority information that would aid in the col- give students suggested careers. to member municipalities” might be lege search process. “We are very pleased with this pro- Villela, 27, of Newark was picked up at the Hillside Police Department and viewed favorably. Through Naviance, students have gram,” Superintendent of Schools charged with an outstanding warrant in Charles Lombardo, the board’s the ability to view their current GPA, Margaret Hayes said. “It is a step in the amount of $833. chairman from Garwood, said it was compare their grades to other class- the right direction.” Wednesday, April 15, Alexander his understanding that it has “always mates from SP-F (the system has in- During the “Good of the Order” Rodriguez, 37, of Kearny was arrested been (RVSA’s) policy to stabilize bills.” formation on the classes of 2008 and portion of the meeting board member and charged for driving with a suspended His statement was made in response to 2009) as well as with students from Donald Parisi commended the ser- license after being stopped for having concerns voiced by Joan Papen of potential colleges. Naviance also has vice of Mrs. Nelson, who did not seek tinted windows. According to police he was also charged with an outstanding Scotch Plains that the gyrations in information on every two- and four- re-election this year. charges will make management of year institute in the United States. “It’s been a profound honor to serve warrant out of East Orange in the amount of $500. taxes difficult for municipalities. Students and their parents can com- with you and I am really going to miss Thursday, April 16, police responded pare schools as well as gain informa- your presence on this board,” he said. to a residence on Summit Lane regarding Westfield tion on scholarships and financial aid. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board Photo Courtesy of Joan Sams a dispute between the homeowner and her ‘Spring Fling’ DON’T LITTER...With Earth Day on Wednesday, it is a timely reminder to not Students also have the ability to orga- of Education will meet again on Mon- nanny over unauthorized long distance litter. 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Peyton's NJ Transit, GW Explore Peek at the Week Expanded Train Service By RAYNOR DENITZIO pay for it at 100 percent, but there are In Politics Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Leader/Times limitations with what we can do for By Paul Peyton of GARWOOD — Borough officials the lot.” GOP to Hold Convention of Paramus was convicted last week said last Tuesday night that they have Mr. Sytko said he would continue Monday to Fill Munoz seat of selling his office for $103,900 in been approached by NJ Transit re- doing “spot checks” on the parking Republicans in the 21st Legislative bribes disguised as consulting fees garding the possibility of expanding situation over the next several weeks. District will hold a convention this that resulted in millions of dollars in train service at the Garwood station. Borough officials said they would Monday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. at state grants for Hackensack Univer- In an e-mail sent to Borough Ad- also solicit information from local L’Affaire Fine Catering on Route 22 sity Medical Center, according to ministrator Christina Ariemma, NJ businesses and examine the stipula- in Mountainside to replace the late northjersey.com. Transit Director of Property Man- tions of the grant to determine if Assemblyman Eric Munoz. The He was convicted on five counts of agement and Real Estate Bernadette using the Kennedy Plaza lot is fea- person who wins the convention will using the mail to defraud the public Gill said the organization is consid- sible. fill out the remainder of the term, and one count of extortion for accept- ering adding two trains to both its “We’re going to look into it from which concludes in January. ing bribes for official action. He was morning and evening peak service the CDBG and the businesses point Asm. Munoz’s widow, Nancy, is acquitted on two other mail fraud in the borough, as well as one addi- of view to make sure we’re not going running for the seat along with Long counts while a mistrial was declared tional midday train. This would to have a problem there, which are Hill Mayor George Vitureira and Long on the final count. He faces a maxi- bring the total number of stops in two very important issues to look at,” mum of 20 years in prison for each of Hill Board of Education member TOUR de ELIZABETH… Bicyclists in last year’s Tour de Elizabeth get going for Garwood to five during the morn- Mayor McCarthy said. Bruce Meringolo. Mrs. Munoz was the six counts but is likely to face to ing peak, seven during the evening In other business, the council ap- eight years in jail when sentenced the morning ride. Organizers are expecting upwards of 500 riders in this year’s endorsed by the nine GOP chairmen Tour de Elizabeth, a 15-mile ride from the waterfront to the Jersey Gardens Mall peak and two during the afternoon. proved a rate fee of $2,548 (per mil- from Union County, while Mr. July 27, northjersey.com reported. to Warinanco Park. This year’s ride is set for Sunday, May 17. However, as a stipulation of the lion gallons) for industrial water use Vitureira has the backing of the Morris DMV Offices, Welcome Centers increase in stops, NJ Transit would and authorized the expenditure of County GOP committee. To Close for Worker Furloughs like as many as 75 parking spaces $12,000 from the capital improve- Sen. Lesniak Robbed at As part of its workers furlough Coalition Urges Panel to devoted to commuter parking. Pres- ment fund to purchase an air tank fill ently, the borough leases 20 spots station for the fire department. Gunpoint In Elizabeth Home; plan, Motor Vehicle Services offices, state welcome centers and the Trenton from the ShopRite on North Avenue The council will also hold public State Sen. Ray Lesniak (LD-20, Eliza- Repeal DOE Regulations for permit parking. hearings on a bond ordinance for the beth) was robbed at gunpoint in his War Memorial will close two days – one each in May and June, the Star- TRENTON – A coalition of spe- executive county superintendent a role One possibility suggested by Ms. 2009 road and drainage improvement Elizabeth home early Saturday morn- Gill is utilizing the Kennedy Plaza project during its Tuesday, April 28 ing, according to The Star-Ledger. Ledger has reported. In addition, the cial- education parents and advocates in special education. Election Law Enforcement has asked the Assembly Education “While we fully support the effort to lot located on North Avenue. Coun- meeting. There will also be public The senator had cash, a cellular cilman Anthony Sytko, the hearings on ordinances to amend phone, BlackBerry and the keys to Commission will close on May 22 Committee to repeal a section of emer- improve coordination of special-edu- and June 19 for the furlough. gency rules adopted by the Depart- cation services and reduce unnecessary borough’s representative to the dumpster regulations and require ret- his car stolen by the two suspects, Transportation Advisory Council, rofitting of select borough storm who entered the home near Kean Uni- A state appeals court has upheld ment of Education. They charge that expenses caused by inefficiency, we do the authority of the state to force the rules will deny parents and school not believe these rules accomplish that said there appeared to be available drains at that meeting. versity by breaking a basement win- spaces during a brief survey of the dow. employees to furloughs questioned districts access to information about goal,” said Brenda Considine, coordi- how the Corzine Administration wants the full range of services and sup- nator of the New Jersey Coalition for lot on Tuesday morning. However, Surrogate LaCorte Adrian Mapp Opens Mayoral to schedule them, 1010 Wins reported. ports for children with disabilities, Special Education Funding Reform. Mayor Dennis McCarthy cautioned Campaign Headquarters Judge Kicks Levine off June pressure local school officials to The rules allow the new executive that additional research is needed Receives Award Plainfield Councilman Adrian Ballot; Candidate Appeals choose inappropriate programs, ham- county superintendent to recommend to judge the potential impact on ELIZABETH – Union County Sur- Mapp, a former Union County per parent involvement in decision- the establishment or expansion of new local businesses. rogate James S. LaCorte has received freeholder, has opened his mayoral A judge has kicked Brian Levine Officials were also unsure if the off the GOP Primary ballot after making, delay federal timelines and public regional programs, which in- the 18th annual William J. McCloud campaign headquarters on Watchung prompt expensive lawsuits. clude county special services districts, lot could be utilized for transit park- Award in recognition of his profes- Avenue. He vowed, if elected, to end determining he did not have enough ing since it was built using a Com- nominating petition signatures. Mr. The rules — put into effect without jointure commissions and an educa- sionalism and compassion in service what he called “a dictatorial form of public comment by the Department tional services commission. Advocates munity Development Block Grant to the families of Union County. The government” in the city, Levine has appealed that decision, [CDBG]. according to politickernj.com. His of Education on December 18, 2008 oppose this provision, calling it con- McCloud Award is given to Family polickernj.com reported. — are intended to improve efficiency trary to the department’s other efforts. “I don’t know if we’d even be able Court judges, attorneys and court former campaign manager, Pastor to do it because we received federal Ex-Sen. 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ELIZABETH — Plans to revital- Union County Manager George ize two railroad freight lines in the Devanney said it would be up to the heart of Union County have been state to determine when work on the suspended, county officials an- project resumes. nounced Tuesday. “This has been a state project from The downturn in the nation’s day one, with Union County acting economy, combined with state fund- only as a conduit and overseer. When ing cutbacks for vital sections of the the state decided it wanted to revital- 14-mile project, left the county with ize the two freight lines, the county’s little choice but to recommend to the interest was simply to protect local state Department of Transportation residents as much as possible,” Mr. (DOT) that the project be tempo- Devanney said. rarily suspended, said Al Faella, The rail-revitalization project was Union County’s director of economic expected to be operational, along with Susan Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times development. IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR... In Hanson Park in Cranford, two families join forces the SIRR portion, by this June, ac- with other neighbors to pick up litter and twigs at the Cranford River Cleanup Plans developed by the DOT called cording to Gordon Fuller, chief oper- for restoring the old Staten Island ating officer with M&E . Day last Saturday. Keith MacMillan, right, and his family heard about the event CELEBRATING 200…Senator Tom Kean, Jr. congratulates Charlotte Seltzer, from the Cranford Newcomers Club and Salynn Hanlon, center. The event was Railroad (SIRR) from Linden to The M&E’s plans called for utiliz- left, and Margaret Schantz, right, two Wilson School fourth graders of Westfield, spearheaded by Cranford River Cleanup Committee Chairman Wally Shackell Cranford and the Rahway Valley Line ing the SIRR to haul materials from for their winning submissions to the “Lincoln’s 200th Birthday” poster contest who said, “We use the river all year; it’s only right to keep it clean.” (RVL)from Cranford to Summit. The Linden and Roselle out to Cranford held recently. county, acting as an agent for the and then use NJ Transit’s Raritan DOT, contracted with the Morristown Valley Line to move the freight cars County to Receive $9.9 Mil. and Erie (M&E) Railway for the re- out to Bound Brook, where they Stimulus Funding Aimed at habilitation work. would be handed off to a major car- While the SIRR is nearly finished, rier, such as Norfolk Southern. In Federal Stimulus Money with installation of railroad cross- The other major component to the New Jersey Transit Projects ELIZABETH — The County of the Terrill Road corridor in Plainfield, ing signals the last major compo- M&E’s proposal was to repair the NEWARK — Funding under the trans-Hudson commuter rail tunnels Union will be receiving approxi- Scotch Plains and Fanwood — up- nent left to be done, little of the RVL from Cranford to Summit. American Recovery and Reinvest- and an expanded Penn Station in New mately $9.9 million in federal stimu- grading of seven signalized intersec- RVLwas rehabilitated. In addition While the M&E initially began ment Act (ARRA), known as the fed- York. lus monies (the American Recovery tions in Plainfield, Scotch Plains, and to extensive track work, the RVL’s repair work on both the SIRR and the eral stimulus, is accelerating seven Among the projects being accel- and Reinvestment Act) that will fund Fanwood at the intersection of Terrill rail crossing on Route 22 in Union RVL, the state ultimately restricted transit projects in northern and cen- erated with ARRA funding are: $25 a number of road projects in most Road and Front Street, Terrill Road had to be redone, and three missing all recent funding for the project to tral New Jersey that will build system million for the Morristown Line sig- Union County municipalities, includ- and Second Street, Terrill Road and bridges in Springfield and Summit be used only for the SIRR portion. capacity, extend accessibility and nal system to accommodate bi-direc- ing intersection improvements, road Midway Avenue/Third Street, Terrill had to be replaced. The state has given no indication ensure service reliability for decades tional train operation on each track repaving, safety enhancements for and South Avenue, Terrill and East However, recent state budget cut- when work would resume on the to come. between Summit and Denville, which pedestrians and bikes, and improve- 2nd Street/LaGrande Avenue, Terrill backs eliminated funding for the Rahway Valley Line. NJ Transit will target a $342 mil- will provide more flexibility and re- ments to handicappedldisabled ramps. and Cooper Roads, Raritan Road and Route 22 crossing, Mr. Faella said. lion in ARRA funds at northern and duces delays, and $17.3 million for In all, the county has received a total Martine Avenue. Without that crossing, he said it would Christie Rips Corzine central New Jersey projects, includ- Newark Penn Station Plaza to im- of $27.7. million in grants since Janu- The work will include replacement be impossible for the M&E to service Over Latest Jobs Report ing $130 million for the mass transit prove pedestrian and vehicular traffic ary 1 in stimulus, Housing and Urban of signal equipment, signage and the Union industrial area, which eco- tunnel to advance final design of the circulation along Raymond Plaza Development (HUD), and state grants. striping. Safety enhancements for nomic development officials believed PARSIPPANY -- Republican gu- $8.7-billion project featuring two new West. Of this total, the bulk of this funding pedestrians, bikes, and auto traffic, had the greatest potential for utiliz- bernatorial candidate Chris Christie —$21.3 million — is from federal replacement/repair of handicapped ing a revitalized freight line. unveiled the following statement re- stimulus funds intended for economic ramps, and timing and coordination Under the plan, the M&E, which garding the unemployment figures development, transportation, energy of lights along the corridor. runs short-haul freight lines in Mor- released by the State of New Jersey Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. efficiency, and some educational and Also included is $2.53 million for ris County, as well as in Pennsylva- Department of Labor and Workforce healthcare programs, officials said. various Elizabeth intersection and nia and Maine, would have been able Development last week: “25 Years Experience” The projects to be funded by the equipment improvements and to transport small freight loads from “[The] unemployment figures Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer latest round of stimulus funds in- $875,000 for Park Avenue corridor central Union County towns out to sadly report that New Jersey lost clude: $510,000 for intersection im- improvements in Plainfield as well Bound Brook, where the rail cars another 17,200 jobs last month. We provements at Springfield Avenue and signal equipment replacement. would be transferred to the long- know Governor Corzine and his ad- FAMILY LAW North Union Avenue, and Spring- distance haulers such as Norfolk- ministration haven’t accepted the field and Orange Avenues in Cranford Rutgers Extension Southern. fact that New Jerseyans are over- · Divorce · Domestic Violence as well safety enhancements for pe- The M&E also planned to trans- taxed. Given New Jersey ranks last · Custody · Child Support destrian, bicycle and auto traffic and Offers ‘Family Meals’ port pelletized plastic from plants in in business tax climate and first in replacement/repair of handicapped ELIZABETH – “Enriching Fam- Linden up to Morris County, where overall tax burden, it’s clear to me – ramps; $4.58 million for milling, re- ily Meals,” a two-hour course that several plastic manufacturing facili- our state’s high taxes equal less surfacing and handicapped ramps provides tips for bringing kids and ties are located. jobs and less opportunity for New · DWI · Criminal Defense countywide including the repaving parents together at mealtime, along Mr. Faella said county officials Jerseyans. · Business Disputes Commercial Litigation met with state transportation offi- “It is amazing, however, that Gov- of miles of various county roads in with information on the benefits of Former Assistant Union County Prosecutor Berkeley Heights, Elizabeth, nutritious family dinners, is being cials some weeks ago to discuss the ernor Corzine actually managed to Kenilworth, Linden, Mountainside, offered by the Rutgers Cooperative situation. increase employment in the one Rahway, Roselle Park, Scotch Plains, Extension of “This really isn’t the climate right place where we need it least – gov- Springfield, Summit, Union and The class is scheduled for Thurs- now. We told them, ‘Why don’t we ernment. Let’s face it, New Jersey Westfield. The project involves re- day, April 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the put things on hold for a while’ and families are hurting, and they de- (908) 232-8787 paving, handicap ramp replacement/ county building on North Avenue in they agreed,” Mr. Faella said. “So serve a Governor who understands repair, signage upgrades, traffic strip- Westfield, across the street from the everything is on hold. It just doesn’t that out-of- control taxes and a shriv- ing, and stormwater management Westfield Diner. There is no fee but make sense at this point to throw eling job market threaten the liveli- 24 Hours · 53 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 hoods of all New Jerseyans,” Mr. upgrades on inlets. pre-registration is required by calling more money at the project after con- [email protected] richardjkaplow.com Also included is $1.42 million for (908) 654-9854. sidering the economic climate.” Christie said. Page 4 Thursday, April 23, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Letters to the Editor Times Since 1959 — Established 1890 — DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood Williams Said ‘Undefeated, Untied and DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. Members of: Unindicted,’ Always Gets a Laugh Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association It’s been fun reading recent articles in “unopposed, undefeated and unindicted.” The Westfield Leader, which mention me I was misquoted. What I said was: “unde- The others are made up. Are you sharp enough to discern this deception of dic- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey in passing. Reminds me of the days when, feated, untied and unindicted.” I’ve used long ago, I was Mayor of Westfield. How- that line before, and it always gets a tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 ever, to set the record straight regarding a laugh. My involvement in town govern- letter from Mr. Peter Cowles, who op- ment was a wonderful experience, for guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 posed me in the mayoral election of 1976 which I continue to be very grateful. vidual. If you get three – word expert. If you get all four – you must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at – he takes exception to my statement at a Alexander Williams GOP dinner last month that I had been free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Garwood All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. come from the board game Diction SP Resident is ‘Horrified’ at Family Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER Who Littered at Brookside Park 1. Jetton – A small metal counter used Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo in some card games COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION I would like to share my dismay at what of his children would dump trash into a 2. Pucelage – Virginity Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly I witnessed today [Sunday] at Brookside creek, with trashcans (quite empty) not 3. Facundity – Eloquence; readiness of EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER MARKETING & OPERATIONS Park in Scotch Plains. I was there walking 50 feet away. speech Ben Corbin my dog along the trail which follows the The trail at Brookside is always littered 4. Externat – A day school SERVICES creek. As I was watching a snapping with what looks like the garbage of kids, SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe turtle sunning itself in the creek, there tossed Slurpee cups, candy wrappers, etc., HORTATIVE One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 was a man and his two children on the which is sad to see. This family today, 1. Bristled; standing erect opposite side of the creek, not directly was the most shocking. Sad, that in this 2. Pertaining to an orchard or garden across from me, but not too far to see what environmentally conscious world, a par- 3. To urge strongly or encourage they were doing. ent would not only dump trash, but set 4. Having a terrible sound; sounding The father emptied a bag of trash into such a bad example for his children. dreadfully Who Votes in School Elections and the creek and then he and his children Before leaving the park, I retrieved the LIVOR walked away, passing the trashcans adja- trash from the creek and placed it in the 1. Envy cent to the parking lot and headed up nearby garbage can. I don’t know if you 2. Resembling or of the color of lye; towards the playground. can publish any of this, but it is important ashen Is There a Correlation to Quality? From where I stood, the trash appeared for all citizens to be responsible. 3. Vigorous; very active to include clear plastic bags. I snapped a Perhaps with community awareness, 4. Belief The clear winner in Union County for citizens should be abandoned or that the voting should be picture of the family as they walked away, our parks will stay cleaner and our chil- POCOCURANTE participating in Democracy by voting in school moved to November during the General Election. and later crossed to that side of the creek dren grow up aware of their role as stew- 1. A marsh or swamp for a closer look at the dumped trash. ards of our environment. 2. Indifferent or apathetic elections is Westfield. The town’s gross voter par- Even Westfield with the highest turnout and about I have attached of photo of the trash to 3. Afflicted with gout ticipation, about 4,800, exceeded that of any other 20,000 registered voters, resulted in a turnout of Joan Sams 4. Dull; lissless this e-mail. I am shocked and yes, horri- Scotch Plains town, even though Westfield’s 30,000 population about 24 percent. (The county was 11.8 percent). fied, that someone, an adult, and in front ESPISCATION 1. Very particular; something outstand- pales in comparison to much larger towns such as Most towns only open the polls from 2 to 9 p.m. for ing Elizabeth [population 120,000 – voting 2,900], Union school elections – the minimum required by state Put Westfield Memorial Pool 2. The act of scaling fish [population 55,000 – voting 1,900], Plainfield [popu- law. This faces criticism by some saying working 3. Sensitivity to art and beauty; good Registration Online, Please taste lation 48,000 – voting 1,000] and Linden [popula- voters who would normally vote in the morning are 4. Act of getting to the truth of any At 5:15 a.m., on Saturday morning, my also a number of people who held mem- matter by strict inquiry tion 40,000 – voting 1,900]. Westfield even had disenfranchised and the outcome is steered to par- wife and I arrived at Town Hall to get on berships in some of the other private pool challenges for the open seats on the board of educa- ents picking their children up at school. line to register for the Memorial Pool. clubs in the area who could no longer See more letters on page 19 tion where five candidates sought the three open A few years back, the Westfield Board of Educa- Our spot was on the corner of East Street afford them and wanted to join a less and Park Drive. The line stretched from expensive club. Others were not going to seats. (Results are unofficial). tion expanded the voting time to be from 7 a.m. to 9 there along the sidewalk past the entrance be traveling and wanted to have a Letters to We congratulate and thank all the candidates. p.m. to promote voting by all. A great decision, we to the Police Department, turned right “staycation.” the Editor Scotch Plains-Fanwood deserves an honorable believe. went through the parking lot, turned right Needless to say, there are a lot of ticked The Westfield Leader again going back towards East Broad off people. There were cries from people mention for second place in the county. The 29,000 We congratulate the readers of Street, turning once more and finally went saying that they pay their taxes and SP Council Should population turned out about 3,500 voters. and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times for the high- up the ramp to the front entrance of Town shouldn’t have to go through this process School elections traditionally have a dismal turn- est voting in the county and for their commitment to Hall. Over the next few hours, the line to register for the pool. They were re- Discuss Budget in Open eventually did a complete loop around minded that the pool is not supported by In the April 16 edition of The Scotch out, leading some legislators to say the system public education. Town Hall. the town — it is funded solely through Plains-Fanwood Times there was an ar- Some people sat in chairs, some with membership fees. ticle, which reported on statements made blankets; some camped out in tents; the I understand that the state requires the by the Mayor of Scotch Plains regarding Helter-Skelter Political Process in rest just stood. People who needed to use town to sell memberships and daily passes the Township Council’s expectations as the restrooms were allowed into the Po- to everyone, regardless of where they to what will be in this year’s budget. I lice Station. Sometime after sunrise, they live. This is because the park in which the have been inquiring on a regular basis as opened the doors to the main floor of pool is located is included on Green Acres to when the discussions by the Township New Jersey Has Few Boundaries Town Hall to allow people to use the and the town previously used a small Council would begin on this year’s bud- restrooms there. People were in fairly amount of money from the Green Acres get and have been informed that no such Before “getting out of the box,” to use a baseball or families of incumbents – it has a stunting effect. good spirits, talking with those around program for park use. The town will do meetings have even been scheduled. them, some saying that this reminded what is necessary to stay in compliance The budget is the most important mat- reference, we offer our condolences to Mrs. Nancy Politics is then seen as nothing more than a game, them of waiting on line for concert tick- with state law but still operate for the ter decided by the Township Council each Munoz and the Munoz family, who lost a husband and the public loses faith in the schema. ets. benefit of the town residents. year. Some of the statements made by the and a father a month ago. Assemblyman Eric Munoz The public tends to do a good job identifying the Registration was scheduled to begin at If the “Y” can do online registration, mayor relate to subject matter, which 8 a.m., though the doors opened several why not the town? The “Y” used to have may not be discussed by the Township was respected as both a surgeon and an assembly- best candidate, when given the chance. At least, that minutes early. There were 540 available people lining up early in the morning Council at any meeting that does not man, where he acted for the betterment of the legis- was the founding fathers’ view of how democracy openings and they were sold out by 8:25 several times a year to register their kids comply with the Open Public Meetings lative district (LD-21). should operate. Because of the enormity of eco- a.m. At that point, a gentleman from the for classes (I know, I was one of them). If Act. Portions of this act are read at the Recreation Department came out and in- the Recreation Department began the reg- beginning of every public Township However, we are troubled by the “helter-skelter” nomic issues facing our state, it is paramount, now formed us that they would now take names istration process at 10 a.m., people could Council meeting. The Act contains the process that resulted in the selection of Mrs. Munoz more than ever, that political seats are not simply for the waiting list. He said that the first go online at home, work, or the library, as following language, which is applicable to succeed her husband on the June GOP Primary “passed on” as family heirlooms. person on line got there at 9 p.m. Friday well as showing up in person. Since pool to this situation: the right of the public to night. One of the last people to get a members must swipe their ID card to get be present at all meetings of public bod- Election Ballot – essentially ‘fait accompli’ to elec- All this has raised eyebrows. We’ve heard membership said he arrived around 3 a.m. in, the Recreation Department should also ies, and to witness in full detail all phases tion victory in November. On principle, we are grumblings from within the district Republican Party. He [the recreation department worker] consider offering weekday only member- of the deliberation, policy formulation, opposed. Whether the perspective is Republican, Democrat or said they would try to do it differently ships, weekend only memberships, mem- and decision making of public bodies, is next year. Some people turned and walked berships for those who just want to swim vital to the enhancement and proper func- This paper, through editorials and reform thoughts, unaffiliated, we hope for better. No Assembly seat away dejected, many stayed to take the laps in the morning before they go to tioning of the democratic process; that has been consistent in speaking out against things belongs to a political party, a power group, a specific chance, slim as it may be, to get on the work, etc. It shouldn’t be that hard to do, secrecy in public affairs undermines the that we believe are wrong with the New Jersey geographic location or a family – We think, perhaps waiting list. With over 100 applications you shouldn’t need any specialized soft- faith of the public in government and the on the wait list before ours, and probably ware to allow different levels of access to public’s effectiveness in fulfilling its role political system. naively, the seat belongs to the electorate. an equal number after, we are not hopeful the pool. We probably have people in in a democratic society. What we hear is that the district Republicans, The GOP LD21 delegates convene on the 27th of about getting in this year or next. town who could write the code – perhaps The Township Council should be care- because of Mr. Munoz’s sudden and unexpected this month in private to select the individual to fill the The reasons for people being on line that could make a nice senior project for ful in deciding to discuss the budget in death, did not have enough time to consider all seat held by Mr. Munoz for the period until the Saturday morning, or in some cases Fri- someone at the high school. closed meetings and should err on the side day night, varied. Most did not have a Jeffrey Messing of openness of such meetings. suitors and were face-to-face with infighting. Due to November election. Presumably, this will be Mrs. membership last year, while some did, Westfield Dick Samuel the state deadline, there were only a few days to file Munoz — for little else seems to make sense at this but forgot to renew in time. There were Scotch Plains amended candidate papers. point. It may be true that Mrs. Munoz has an impressive This too will pass, but it is exasperating for us to Town of WF Should Help, Not Local Businesses Were education background, proximity to the political write this because we have respect and confidence in Generous to Girl Scout sphere and involvement in charitable causes. We Senator Tom Kean, Jr. of Legislative District 21. Hurt, Downtown Businesses don’t know. She may well be the ideal candidate. Surely he must ponder indeed given these twisting I recently received a second notice from As I mentioned in my previous letter, Gold Award Project the Town of Westfield informing me that this is not the time to enforce policies that But this is not the point. Is the seat sacred? and turning events that, “politics makes strange the sign I have hanging in front of my hurt the profitability of local businesses. We would like to take this opportunity When politics is closed off – open to only the elite bedfellows.” Zamba Chicken restaurant is in violation We can all agree that Westfield is a great to thank all of those who helped us in of a municipal ordinance. The zoning downtown, with a wide variety of shops completing our Girl Scout Gold Award officer makes it clear that I need to re- and restaurants, but how long will that Project. The following stores helped us move the sign immediately or face pros- last if the businesses are hit with viola- succeed in putting together a luau-themed ecution. I am also not allowed to park my tions every time they try to promote them- dance for the New Jersey Hawks, an car in front of my restaurant, because it is selves? Other towns in the area that are organization that gives teens with autism painted with the Zamba Chicken logo, implementing business-friendly policies and ‘down syndrome’ the chance to com- which they consider a form of signage. will attract new businesses and develop pete in competitive sports: I will comply with the town’s wishes stronger commercial districts over time. Papa Johns in Westfield; Jersey Mikes by removing the sign and parking my car Westfield cannot afford to play the in Westfield; Trader Joe’s in Westfield; A in the rear of the building when I need to. fiddle while this economic crisis lingers. and P in Westfield; Party Stop in I have no interest in engaging in a long, If it does, other local towns that want to be Westfield; Hershey’s in Westfield; drawn-out feud over something so trivial. “just like Westfield” will, in fact, become Mojave Grill in Westfield; Philly’s Pret- But as a business owner, and a stake- superior to Westfield, as they attract more zel Place in Westfield; Subway in holder in the future of downtown business owners away from our beloved Westfield; La Casa in Westfield; Panera Westfield, I feel compelled to speak my downtown. And the only signs left to in Westfield; Bagel Chateau in Westfield; mind about the hard line the town has regulate will say “for lease.” Mario’s Italian Deli in Westfield; Clyne and Murphy in Westfield; Buona Pizza in chosen to take in these difficult economic John Gennaro times. Westfield; Ferraros in Westfield; Clark Vaccaros in Clark; Rustic Mill in Cranford; Calabria Pizza in Cranford; Overflowing Garbage Can in Kings in Garwood; Shop Rite in Garwood; Mountainside Deli in Mountainside; My Mindowaskin Park, Laziness Town Bakery in Scotch Plains; BJ’s Whole Sale Club; Party City in Watchung; On this past sunny Saturday afternoon, out the bags when I realized that I had my Party City in Bridgewater. our family went to the Mindowaskin Park Pentax dSLR with me and I should docu- Karen Emslie from playground. As we walked in, we saw a ment this example of laziness. The first www.hulahonney.com and DJ Lance trash receptacle overflowing with the picture shows the overflowing bin after I Pecina of Clark donated their time to ground surrounding it littered with removed some of the garbage, the second perform at our luau. Styrofoam coffee cups and bags of empty is the view showing how close the emp- The dance gave disabled teens the op- donut boxes. Amazingly, within 10 feet tier bin is to the offending trash bin. Is it portunity to participate in a social setting of the trash bin were two other half full really that much work to use other trash they would normally not have the chance trash receptacles, which could have eas- bins when they are so close? to experience. Without the following’s ily been used to dispose of the overflow Nicholas Karter help, we would not have been able to put from the coffee and donut party. Westfield together such a wonderful and rewarding This bothered me so I started to throw event. We ask everyone to acknowledge these stores for their generosity. Italian American Club Seeks Katie Esler Megan Pulliam Earthquake Relief Donations Senior Girl Scouts of Troop 40890 Your State Legislators The Italian American Club of Westfield Those who wish to make a donation ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, is sponsoring a fundraising campaign for can do so by sending a check made out to Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. the Earthquake victims in L’Aquila, Italy. the Italian American Club of Westfield Deadlines 203 Elm St. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. There is a drastic need for solidarity and Earthquake Fund. Your Tax-free dona- General News - Friday 4pm Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, support of the relief efforts, as much of tion can either be mailed to the address Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. the countryside has been destroyed by the listed below or dropped off directly be- Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) 6.3 magnitude earthquake that has claimed tween the hours of 7 and 10 p.m. Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm approximately 295 lives. For further information, please contact 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] The initiative for the campaign came Mario Russo at (908) 232-1659. (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] from club President, Victor Carnevale, The Italian American Club thanks you To Reach Us Asm. Eric Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] who was in the Abbruzzo region the day in advance for your generous contribu- of the earthquake and saw the devastation tions and your show of solidarity and E-Mail - [email protected] 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] Phone - (908) 232-4407 Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] first hand. There is a vital need for dona- support. (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] tions to help assist the 50,000 people who Victor Carnevale, President are left homeless and the restoration of For more information, see 7th Congressional District Italian American Club thousands of damaged buildings, includ- Westfield www.goleader.com/help Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, N.J. 07090 (908) 518-7733 ing churches and schools. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 23, 2009 Page 5 Letters to the Editor Thank You for Participation In Dollars for Students Drive The 43rd annual Dollars For Students We look forward to announcing our Drive was conducted over the weekend of own Dollars for Students recipients, as April 18 and April 19 by the Scotch well as those students who will be receiv- Plains-Fanwood Scholarship Foundation, ing monies from the 23 additional funds, which is celebrating its 43rd anniversary which we maintain and the 23 pass- of service to the young people of our two through funds, which we administer. This communities. year we will be administering over We would like to express our apprecia- $151,000 of community assistance to lo- tion to the local students who participated cal students. in our drive and to the generous citizens Our sincere thanks and appreciation go of Fanwood and Scotch Plains who made out to all of our neighbors who so will- their efforts a successful venture. ingly continue to show the young people The monies collected will be presented of Scotch Plains and Fanwood that they as scholarships to graduating high school value them and their effort to continue students at the annual awards night at their education. If you were not at home Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School on when our students stopped by, or if you Debbie Hoffman for The Westfield Leader and The Times WESTFIELD CARES...The Support Our Troops Committee of Ameri- May 20 and to college students on June 12 did not receive a request through the mail MOUNTAINSIDE...Michelle Harpster threw the first pitch to her brother Frankie can Legion Post # 3 in Westfield finished packing 10 cases that are going at our awards reception to be held at the but would like to support our efforts, Harpster in memory of their father, Frank Harpster, who died a few months ago Forest Road Park Community Center. please send your contribution in care of after a long battle with cancer. Mr. Harpster was a dedicated volunteer to to two N.J. soldiers in Iraq. This is an ongoing project and the public is This year marks the 43rd anniversary the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Scholarship Mountainside Youth Baseball. The annual volunteer award has been renamed in asked to help fill the boxes with packaged snacks and toiletries. The of the founding of the Scotch Plains- Foundation, P.O. Box 123, Fanwood, N.J. his memory. collection box is at the Westfield Library. Donors can mail a check to Fanwood Scholarship Foundation in June 07023. American Legion, “Support our Troops”, 1003 North Avenue, Westfield, 1966. For 43 consecutive years, the foun- The public is cordially invited to attend Adopt a Duck Day and FightSMA Duck Race N.J. 07090. Pictured, left to right, are: Pete Hogaboom, Dick Kenyon, dation through its volunteer board of di- the annual meeting of the Scotch Plains- Rose Runes, Bill Kessinger, Candy Jackovino and Dianne Gorbaty. rectors has been able to assist local stu- Fanwood Scholarship Foundation, which WESTFIELD – The FightSMA is $100. dents with scholarships with a total value will be held on June 12 following our Duck Race will take place on Sunday, Mail a check, made payable to “NJ of $1,791,830. This year we have re- scholarship reception at the Forest Road June 7, at Mindowaskin Park Pond at Chapter of FightSMA,” to FightSMA, Vastine, Marks Say School Aid Cuts ceived 172 applications for assistance Park Community Center. noon to 2 p.m. P.O. Box 2995, Westfield, N.J. 07091. with 34 submitted by college students. Ellie Kramps, President The Adopt a Duck Day takes place Mail in orders must be received by Mean Higher Property Taxes We also assist 15 additional Rotary Garbe Scotch Plains-Fanwood Scholarship four-year recipients. Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 June 1, to receive a mailed receipt SCOTCH PLAINS – Republican town, voters know that their votes Foundation p.m. near Roosevelt Intermediate with duck racing numbers. All pro- candidates for Assembly, former have a direct impact on their already School at the gazebo on Dudley Av- ceeds go to benefit research and de- Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks burdensome property tax bills. Happy 100th Birthday, enue. A single duck is $5; Quack velopment to find a cure for Spinal and William “Bo” Vastine, also of “With this latest bleak news com- Pack (6 ducks) is $ 25; Flock of Muscular Atrophy (SMA), the num- Scotch Plains, commented on Gover- ing out of the governor’s office, resi- McKinley School in Westfield Ducks (13 ducks) is $50; Gaggle of ber one killer of children under the nor Jon Corzine’s proposal to slash dents need to be aware that state Ducks (27 ducks and two free t-shirts) age of two. school aid to New Jersey School dis- government’s failure to meet its obli- Happy 100th birthday, McKinley been able to showcase all of the people School! The 2008-2009 school year has that have made our school a place where tricts in his 2010 fiscal year budget. gations under the new school funding been an exciting one for the McKinley children are taught the skills needed for a Your Hometown Used Car Dealer According to the Education Law formula will further shift the burden School community. Our students, teach- successful life. Center, in just the second year of the of education funding onto the backs ers and parents have worked hard to learn On a rainy Friday evening in May 1909, state’s new school funding formula, of property taxpayers.” about our school’s past 100 years. Boys 500 people attended McKinley’s first dedi- Westfield school districts across New Jersey will Mr. Vastine added, “As we can see and girls in grades 1 through 5 have cation ceremony. The superintendent at be under funded by some $300 mil- from the chart, middle income com- completed research projects, interviewed that time, J.J. Baxter, spoke of the “won- “Experts In Special Order” lion. Should the governor’s budget be munities get hit the hardest. Added to senior citizens about Westfield’s history, derful opportunities afforded to boys and approved by the legislature, the fol- the reduction in municipal aid and written their own books, and created a girls of this generation to equip them- lowing communities in Legislative drastic reductions in property tax re- Kid-TV program about it all. selves thoroughly for life’s work.” The Need a special car? Recently, we installed and dedicated a McKinley School community stands We’ll find it! District 22 will be underfunded in the bates, it is plain to see that middle history walk in remembrance of past and proud as we continue the important busi- 2009-2010 school year as follows: class families who are struggling to present school community members. Due ness of educating children. North Plainfield, $3,543,603 aid make ends meet in our district and to the generosity of Manny Carlino from loss and a $1,117 per student loss; throughout New Jersey will once Claudia Andreski MandR Landscaping and Newton Dilone Principal Linden, $3,299,954 aid loss and a again be targeted by state govern- from Empire Irrigation Supplies, we have Westfield $542 per student reduction; Rahway, ment. Year after year and budget after $2,980,111 aid loss and a per student budget, Jon Corzine had been able to Commending Those Who funding cut of $784; Middlesex Bor- count on the votes of Assemblyman ough, an aid cut of $913,382 and per Jerry Green (D-Plainfield) and As- student loss of $435; Dunellen, an aid semblywoman Linda Stender (D- Walked Out Of UN Conference cut of $767,393 and per student loss Fanwood) to rubber stamp budgets American Jewish Committee [AJC] mockery of the serious struggle against of $691; Scotch Plains-Fanwood, an that have increased the burdens on commends the representatives of Mo- racism in our world. aid cut of $450,623 and trimming of our communities’ taxpayers.” rocco and all 23 European Union nations President Barack Obama was correct J.T. Auto Sales for walking out of a United Nations (UN) to instruct the United States to boycott the per student loss of $86; Clark, an aid Mr. Marks concluded by saying, conference on racism (also referred to as UN conference for its “hypocritical and Jeff O’Connor (908) 232-6022 cut of $171,434 and cut in per student “It was just a few short months ago Durban II) to protest the anti-Semitic counterproductive” antagonism towards funding of $80, and Green Brook, a that as mayor of Scotch Plains I sat in remarks of Iranian President Mahmoud Israel. Since 1976 loss of $138,273 in state aid and $102 a meeting with Assemblywoman Ahmadinejad. Kenneth Peskin, President in per student funding. 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He is a April 25, from 9 a.m. to noon at doughnuts, coffee, bottled water and reminisce about everyday life in lifetime member of the Fanwood Fire Mindowaskin Park in Westfield. This the like will be available for all. Fanwood covering a period of 65 Department and the Fanwood Res- event will commemorate National The Friends of Mindowaskin is a years during a program on Sunday, cue Squad. Members of the audience Volunteer Week as well as Earth Day. non-profit organization that was May 3, at 2 p.m. It will take place at will have a chance to ask Mr. Parenti Volunteers and organizations are founded in the early 1990s to revital- the Fanwood Museum, located at the questions. urged to participate and bring gloves, ize and preserve the park. Its mis- Fanwood train station at North and rakes and tools to trim shrubs. The sion is to ensure the long-term en- North Martine Avenues. meeting point for volunteers will be joyment of this public park by A highlight of his presentation will Westfield residents and patrons. be the answer to the question, “Was Currently underway is a fundraising the existence of Fanny Wood a fact or Mandevilles Welcome campaign for a “Memory Walk” at just fiction?” He will provide the proof the historic bandstand. Granite pav- to support his answer. Son, Remy James ers for dedication are available for HAVE YOU ANY WOOL?…John and Chelsea Mills, Miller-Cory House Mu- Because Mr. Parenti has spent prac- Brian and Terry Mandeville of purchase from The Friends. For more seum volunteers, are pictured with a friend at a previous Sheep to Shawl Festival tically his whole adult life as a public Brighton, Mass. have announced the information on the spring cleanup or at the museum. This year’s festival will take place on Sunday, April 26, from 1 to servant and as a resident of Fanwood, birth of their son, Remy James purchase of the granite pavers, indi- 4 p.m., rain or shine. The museum is located at 614 Mountain Avenue in Westfield. he can offer a trove of information, Mandeville, on Monday, February 23, viduals may call (908) 233-0028 or No fee or pre-registration is necessary and all are welcome. stories and perspectives that may not at 2:58 a.m. at Boston Medical Center. e-mail [email protected]. be known to others or even recorded Remy weighed 8 pounds and 6 Friends of Mindowaskin board anywhere. ounces and measured 20½ inches in members for 2009 include Debby Miller-Cory Welcomes All After serving in the Air Force dur- length at birth. Burslem, Bob Burslem, Rose ing the Korean War, Mr. Parenti joined The baby’s maternal grandparents Clemson, Sherry Cronin, Richard the Fanwood Police Department in are Rudy and Marian Caprario of Edge, David Foltz, Fontaine Gatti, To Sheep to Shawl Festival 1957. He rose through the ranks to Westfield. B. Carol Molnar, Paul Nazzaro, WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory of homemade cookies, breads and become chief in 1975. Mr. Parenti James and Donna Mandeville of Nancy Priest, Marilyn Shields, Gail House Museum, located at 614 Moun- cakes. Refreshments will be avail- served in that role until he retired in Anthony Parenti Gales Ferry, Conn. are his paternal Smith, Craig Stock, Barbara tain Avenue in Westfield, will present able in the Frazee Building for a small grandparents. Vincentsen and David Williams. its annual Sheep to Shawl Festival fee. The museum’s gift shop also will Remy’s maternal great-grand- this Sunday, April 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. be open. NAMI Program to Address mother is Gladys Caprario of Flower Sale to Benefit It will take place rain or shine. No admission charge or pre-registra- Doylestown, Pa. Master Sheep Shearer Jeremy Mills tion is required for the Sheep to Shawl Historic Hetfield House of Hamilton Square will demonstrate Festival; however, any donations to the Law Enforcement Issues Memorial Day Parade MOUNTAINSIDE – The the entire process of sheep shearing, museum to support its educational pro- AREA – The National Alliance DVD be shown to all police officers Mountainside Historic Preservation using hand shears as was done in the grams will be appreciated. on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Union in Union County as part of their Planning Meeting Set Committee will hold its annual 18th and 19th centuries. The museum Upcoming Sunday programs at the County invites the public to attend training. WESTFIELD – The Westfield flower sale Thursday through Sat- has expressed gratitude to Kafka museum include “Sachets and Pot- its free program on “Law Enforce- Conceptualized by NAMI-Union Memorial Day Parade Committee urday, April 30 to May 2, at the Farms of Watchung, which will pro- pourri” on May 3 and “The Garden” ment and Persons with Mental Ill- County and produced by NAMI- invites everyone interested in partici- historic Hetfield House. vide the sheep for the festival. on May 17. “Aunt Carrie’s Attic Sale” ness” on Monday, April 27. It will NJ, the DVD is being distributed to pating in this year’s parade to attend This event will feature geranium The production of woven cloth from will take place on Saturday, May 23, begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Osceola police departments and non-police a planning meeting on Tuesday, April plants, hanging baskets and other woolen fibers will continue with dem- from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more infor- Presbyterian Church, located at organizations throughout New Jer- 28, at 8 p.m. It will take place upstairs floral selections, along with some onstrations of carding, spinning and mation, call (908) 232-1776 week- 1689 Raritan Road in Clark. sey. It shows how action other than at American Legion Martin Wallberg small garden decorative items. Rev- weaving. Additionally, museum vol- day mornings. The museum’s website Union County Prosecutor a confrontation or arrest can be taken Post 3 on North Avenue. enues raised from the sale will help unteers will show other 18th-century is millercoryhouse.org. Theodore Romankow will be pre- by law enforcement and how a situ- Organizations interested in march- to support the 1760 Hetfield House. farm skills such as butter churning, sented with the award-winning 20- ation can be de-escalated before ing in this year’s tribute should have a Following the sale will be “The Tea soap making and “wash day.” minute police-training DVD entitled injuries occur to those involved. representative attend this meeting. and Strings Open House” on Sun- Children will have an opportunity “The Community I Serve,” by Phil Lubitz, director of Advocacy Participation in the parade also can day, May 17. to make crafts to take home. A bake NAMI-Union County. The DVD Programs and coordinator of the involve sponsoring a wreath to be The Hetfield House is located ad- sale also will be conducted through- will be screened for the audience. Law Enforcement Education Pro- placed at the Monument to Veterans of jacent to the Mountainside Public out the afternoon, featuring a variety Maureen O’Brien, assistant pros- gram for NAMI-NJ, will speak on World War I during opening ceremo- Library on Constitution Plaza. The ecutor, will provide an update on what families face when their loved nies or financial contributions to help sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 St. John’s Officers the training programs for police one becomes involved with the offset the costs of running the parade. p.m. each day, rain or shine. For officers on what to do when they criminal justice system. He also will The parade is scheduled for Monday, more information, call Committee To Hold Annual Day encounter persons with mental ill- distribute “Do and Don’t Cards” May 25, at 9 a.m. For further informa- Vice-President Ruth Goense at SCOTCH PLAINS – St. John’s ness in crisis situations. Mr. and the new NAMI-NJ booklet on tion, call Stan Cuba at (908) 233-2767. (908) 233-5232. Baptist Church officers will host their Romankow has mandated that the navigating the criminal justice sys- Annual Day on Sunday, April 26, at 4 tem. p.m. They have invited deacons, dea- Needle Nite Program The program will begin with Kelly conesses and trustees from through- Baker from Trinitas Regional Medi- out the state to come and worship To Be Held May 1 cal Center, who will give a brief with them. FANWOOD – The next monthly overview of the newly expanded The Reverend Kevin White, pastor Needle Nite session at the Fanwood Psychiatric Emergency Screening of the New Zion Baptist Church of Connie Goldman Presbyterian Church will be held on service (PES). For more informa- Elizabeth, will be the guest speaker. Friday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m. in tion, call (908) 233-1628, visit His officers, choir and congregation Connie Goldman Plans Westminster Hall, located on Marian nami-nj-uc.org or e-mail will accompany him. Avenue in Fanwood. [email protected]. St. John’s Baptist Church is lo- Talk on Care Giving “A new project is planned,” pro- cated at 2387 Morse Avenue in Scotch SUMMIT – The Coalition on Fam- gram organizers Pat Lake and Nancy Christian Science Event Plains. The public is invited. For more ily Caregiving will offer a special Bassman said in a statement. “We information, call (908) 232-6972. presentation featuring award-winning will make quilts for the Center For To Focus on Healing author, public speaker and radio pro- Hope Hospice, with a goal of 10 this SUMMIT – A program entitled Jewish Singles Plan ducer Connie Goldman. It will take year. And Needle Nites will continue “What Is Christian Science and How Outing This Sunday place on Sunday, April 26, from 1 to on the first Friday of each month. Does It Heal?” will take place this AREA – The Circle of Single 4 p.m. in Overlook Hospital’s Wallace “Anyone with a desire to learn a Saturday, April 25, at 3 p.m. at the First Jewish Friends 49+ will hold a Meet Auditorium, located at 99 Beauvoir new needle skill is welcome. The Church of Christ, Scientist, located at and Eat event this Sunday, April 26, Avenue in Summit. women of the church will be glad to 292 Springfield Avenue in Summit. at noon at Red Lobster restaurant, Ms. Goldman will discuss stories help you. Or, just bring a project you The event will feature a public located at U.S. Highway 1 South from her book “The Gifts of are working on to do in the company lecture by Martha R. Moffett, a mem- and Gill Lane (across from Caregiving,” revealing how the chal- of other ‘needle people.’” ber of the Christian Science Board SUNSHINE FOR SPRING…Kay Cross, Beth Hanscom and Letty Hudak of the lenges of care giving can be trans- The group also is making knit and of Lectureship. She will discuss how Rake and Hoe Garden Club of Westfield, pictured left to right, tidy up the daffodil Woodbridge Mall) in Iselin. The cost is $3 plus the price of a meal off formed into a journey of hope, heal- crochet items for newborns, chemo- individuals can apply God’s law to garden planted last year at the Reeve House. Located at 314 Mountain Avenue in ing and self discovery. therapy patients and now men and Westfield, the house is the future home of the Westfield Historical Society. Club the menu and tip. To respond, con- resolve challenges such as sorrow, members have planted hundreds of daffodils throughout Westfield and tact Roberta at (908) 668-8450 or There is no charge to attend. Parking women serving in the military. disease and financial want. Mountainside as part of the Rake and Hoe Plants Sunshine campaign. [email protected]. in the West Garage will be free. The first Materials, patterns and guidance Doors will open at 2:30 p.m. and 50 registrants will receive a free copy of will be available, and walk-ins are there will be an organ prelude. Ad- “The Gifts of Caregiving.” Space is welcome. 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A brief discussion will be held April 26, at 1 p.m. at the All Saints’ Originally from Seoul, South Ko- nities to make a positive difference in on how each activity fulfills a certain Episcopal Church, where she serves rea, Ms. Ahn has studied there as well their community and beyond. Mem- mitzvah, or commandment. as organist and choirmaster. as in Scotland and Japan. She has bers of the community are welcome From there, participants will leave The program, which will last ap- taught Master Classes in Korea and to join in any or all of the weekend to take part in various activities. Among Malaysia and also has taught at the activities. them will be collecting food for the Library Friends Seek University of Texas in Austin. On Friday, May 1, a special service needy, making meatloaves and cook- Ms. Ahn earned master’s degrees at will be held at 8 p.m. in the Temple ies to be donated to St. John’s Soup Book Sale Donations the Royal Scottish Academy of Music Sholom Chapel. The service will fea- Kitchen, helping to beautify local out- WESTFIELD – The Friends of the and Drama and at Tokyo National Uni- ture guest speaker Ellen Blacker, a door recreation areas, visiting with Westfield Memorial Library are ask- versity of Music and Fine Arts. She also local consumer safety advocate who, nursing home residents, creating book- ing area residents to donate their used has studied organ at the Mason Gross after a frightening incident in her own marks to be donated along with books books and audio-visual materials for School of Rutgers University. Ms. Ahn life, decided to get involved and make for children at the Emmanuel Cancer A SPECIAL PRESENT…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Newcomers Club recently held an Egg Hunt at Forest Road Park in Fanwood. Members were asked to bring the organization’s upcoming book sale. has given concerts in New Jersey and a difference. She now meets with gov- Foundation, washing cars to raise a new book to donate to children at Overlook Hospital in Summit. The group Donations of fiction, non-fiction and New York and has several upcoming ernment officials and is helping to money for Homefirst: Interfaith Hous- collected hundreds of books. Club member Ewa Messano and her daughter, children’s books need to be in good, concert dates in Malaysia. create legislation regarding toy safety. ing and Family Services, and creating Elizabeth, are pictured donating a book. re-saleable condition. The Friends can- Tickets for this special event are Temple Sholom is located in the blankets for Project Linus to be do- not accept encyclopedias, condensed $15. They may be purchased at the Fanwood Presbyterian Church at the nated to children in hospitals. books, old texts or magazines. door before the concert, but reserva- corner of Martine and LaGrande Av- Temple Sholom also will collect Gorczyca Golf Tournament Items will be accepted today and tions are encouraged. To make a res- enues in Fanwood. The chapel is the following items: Gently used tomorrow, April 23 and 24, from 10 ervation, call All Saints’ at (908) 322- around the corner off of Marian Av- books to be sent to Arad, Israel; soc- a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Saturday, April 8047. The church is located at 559 enue. Attendees are asked to enter cer and hockey supplies for the Buddy To Benefit Coach’s Family 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sale dates Park Avenue in Scotch Plains, across through the door on Marian Avenue Ball program serving children with WESTFIELD – When David lished the current St. James CYO Bas- are Wednesday, April 29, 2 to 8 p.m.; from Park Middle School. Parking is marked “Temple Sholom.” disabilities; new containers of bubble Gorczyca of Westfield died last year ketball Program. Thursday and Friday, April 30 and May available behind the church, accessed On Saturday, May 2, a potluck sup- solution, Play-Doh, crayons, color- at the age of 42, his wife, Laura, and To learn more about The Event 1, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. both days (May 1 is via Church Street to School Place. per at 6 p.m. will be followed by a ing books, children’s card games and their three young children were de- 2009 and the David Gorczyca Me- half-price day), and Saturday, May 2, presentation at 8 p.m. by student can- decks of playing cards for Children’s termined to make something good morial Foundation, or to participate 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. ($4 Bag Day). VOTF Book Discussion tor Vicky Glikin. She will lead a fun- Specialized Hospital; small and come from their tragic loss. in or donate to the fundraiser, call The Friends also are seeking adults To Take Place May 7 filled, Israeli-style sing-along for travel-sized toiletries for needy adults, The Westfield family and their Kathleen Donohue Rennie at (908) and teenagers to help with the sale. Temple Sholom’s annual Sing Out and cash and check donations to help 851-0804 or contact The Founda- Interested volunteers may sign up at the WESTFIELD – On Thursday, May friends established the David Gorczyca 7, Union County Voice of the Faithful For Justice event in the chapel. At- offset project costs. Memorial Foundation to honor and tion at P.O. Box 2361, Westfield, library’s circulation desk. The library is tendees will be encouraged to share To register to volunteer, contact N.J. 07091. The David Gorczyca Me- located at 550 East Broad Street. Pro- (VOTF) will sponsor a discussion on further Mr. Gorczyca’s generosity of Richard Rohr’s book “Hope Against their favorite Israeli experiences. [email protected] or call (908) 889- spirit. The foundation’s mission is to morial Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax- ceeds will support ongoing library pro- On Sunday, May 3, volunteers of 4900. exempt organization (EIN 26- grams such as the museum pass pro- Darkness.” help families whose lives have re- The discussion will be held at 7:30 cently been affected by tragedy. 2471825). Information also is avail- gram, scholarships for future librarians able at gorczycafoundation.com. and the Friends’ children’s programs. p.m. at the home of Mary Ryan at 34 Library Displays Collections On Thursday, May 21, the founda- Westbrook Road in Westfield. Mary tion will hold its second annual golf Ryan and Madeleine Korfmacher will tournament at the Pine Barrens Golf be the facilitators. Of Dr. Seuss Memorabilia Club in Jackson. The Event 2009 is its WCC Open House to Focus “Hope Against Darkness” presents central fundraiser, featuring a golf tour- WESTFIELD – Through the end beginner’s hobby kit for The Cat in a model of reform for the Catholic nament, silent auction and dinner. Church in the tradition of St. Francis of April, the Dr. Seuss collection of the Hat, a Cat in the Hat doll and a The Event 2009 will benefit the On Youth Tutorial Program Westfield resident Larry Weiner and “World of Dr. Seuss” lunch box. of Assisi. A book review by Sheila and family of James “Coach Jim” McElroy WESTFIELD – The Westfield Com- having fun while exercising their brain. Matt Linn states: “The misuse of power the personal collections of Cub Scout Den No. 3 is exhibit- of Springfield, who lost his battle with Tamaques Elementary School Pack ing the Cubs’ collections in the dis- munity Center, located at 558 West Registration packets will be avail- by many of our leaders and institu- cancer earlier this year at the age of 45. Broad Street, invites the public to visit able for both the summer camp pro- tions often leaves us feeling helpless, 273, Cub Scout Den No 3 will be on play case closest to the windows on Mr. McElroy, who left behind his wife display at the Westfield Memorial the first floor of the library. Among its facility on Thursday, April 30, be- gram, which begins approximately wondering if we can really make a and four young children, was a coach tween 5 and 7 p.m. to learn more about Tuesday, June 23, and the fall after difference. Jesus and St. Francis of Library. The library is located at the items are a collection of multi- for Springfield youth sports and estab- 550 East Broad Street. colored, tiny bouncy balls, two rock its tutorial program, which provides school program. The summer camp Assisi lived in similar times of crisis The Dr. Seuss toys and memora- collections, football cards and two educational assistance to children at program runs daily from 8 a.m. to 6 and they did find a way to make a bilia that Mr. Weiner has been buy- racecar collections. Arbor Day Program the elementary school level. p.m. and includes lunch each day. difference. This book shares their vi- ing over the Internet for many years These exhibits can be seen Mon- Program Coordinator Joseph Program fees are $110 per week. The sion in a way that enlarges ours, and are exhibited in the display case day through Thursday from 9:30 On Tap Tomorrow Malanga and Head Teacher Joann After School Program, held Monday offers practical solutions that empower facing the entrance of the library. a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays and Satur- FANWOOD – The Fanwood Shade Ryan will be on hand to discuss the through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m., will us to heal ourselves and our society.” While author and illustrator Dr. days from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tree Commission will hold its annual program in detail. Mr. Malanga is prin- begin on Wednesday, September 9. VOTF’s mission is to provide a Seuss is best known for such Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Groups or Arbor Day program tomorrow, Fri- cipal at Wilson Elementary School in The center’s school bus picks up chil- prayerful voice through which the children’s books as “The Cat in the individuals who would like to dis- day, April 24, at 4 p.m. at Carriage Westfield and Ms. Ryan is a special dren from Westfield schools. The fall faithful can actively participate in the Hat,” “Green Eggs and Ham” and play their collections at the library House Park on Watson Road. education teacher at Jefferson Elemen- program fee will be $60 per week. governance and guidance of the “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” should call Lauren Ryan, head of The event will feature the Park tary School in Westfield. For more information on these pro- Catholic Church. Goals are to sup- many Dr. Seuss toys and games also Adult Services, at (908) 789-4090, Middle School Environmental Club. The program has a three-fold pur- grams, call Thelma May Smith, ex- port victims of clergy sexual abuse, to were produced. extension no. 4140. Club members will give a demonstra- pose: education (through a tutorial pro- ecutive director, at (908) 232-4759. support priests of integrity and to Mr. Weiner’s collection includes tion on the proper way to mulch a tree gram), recreation (through educational Those unable to attend the open house shape structural change within the colorful plastic figures of Dr. Seuss Medical QiGong Class and how to prevent English Ivy from games and gym activity) and nutrition may pick up registration packets Catholic Church. For more informa- characters; Judge magazine, which he smothering a tree. There will be a free (a hot nutritious meal served every Monday through Friday between 9:30 tion, call Mary at (908) 233-8960 or illustrated in 1933, and puzzles and To Be Held at Church tree giveaway. The public is invited. day). The program’s motto is children a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Madeleine at (908) 789-8477. glasses that Hess and Esso gave away SCOTCH PLAINS – Medical when customers bought gasoline. QiGong, a course of meditation im- The collection also includes a Dr. agery, will be offered on Saturday, Seuss Zoo. This large kit features in- May 2, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Helping Accident terchangeable yellow, orange and blue Willow Grove Presbyterian Church. plastic parts that children assembled It is designed to help individuals Victims Everyday to create Norval, the Bashful Blinket, achieve a more physically and emo- Gowdy the Dowdy Crackle, and Tingo, tionally balanced self. the Noodle Topped Stroodle. Along- This course is free and open to all. side the legitimate Dr. Seuss toys are Participants are asked to be on time, the fur-topped, plastic creatures that as once the session begins, it cannot an imitator made without Dr. Seuss’ be interrupted. The Willow Grove permission. Presbyterian Church is located at 1961 Additionally, fans can see a Raritan Road in Scotch Plains.

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908-272-0200 WL 04/23/09 www.dughihewit.com Page 8 Thursday, April 23, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Dorothy Fischer, 80, Had Been Realtor; Historical Society Selects Active With Church and Local Groups – Obituaries – Dorothy M. Fischer (Tripptree), 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Robert J. Clancy, Jr., Was Executive; Hall of Fame’s First Class 80, of Clark, formerly of Westfield, In lieu of flowers, donations in WESTFIELD – The Westfield His- was instrumental in preparing artifi- passed away peacefully on Wednes- her memory may be made either to Enjoyed Family, Sports and Music torical Society Selection Committee cial harbors that made the Normandy day, April 15. Helping Hands and Hearts of St. has named 10 individuals/families as landings a success. For his success, Born and raised in the Yorkville Helen’s Church in Westfield or to Robert J. Clancy, Jr. of Westfield St. Helen’s Church, 1600 Rahway passed away on Sunday, April 19, at Avenue in Westfield. Interment will the first class to be inducted into the he was awarded the Order of the section of New York City, she had the Center For Hope Hospice in Westfield Hall of Fame. British Empire. lived in Westfield from 1960 to Scotch Plains. his home. take place at Saint Gertrude Cem- Born and raised in Elizabeth, he etery in Colonia. The inductees were chosen from a Gary Kehler (1931-2007): Mr. 2004, when she moved to Clark. April 23, 2009 list of 70 nominees from the areas of the Kehler was an incredibly successful Mrs. Fischer had been a Realtor resided in Westfield for 32 years. Arrangements are by the Higgins Marilyn Borkowsky, 64 He graduated from Holy Cross Col- and Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home, arts, business, entertainment, history Westfield High School coach – foot- with Weichert Realtors in Westfield and sports. Each of the nominees is ball, 86 percent winning record; wres- for 15 years prior to retiring in 2004. Marilyn G. Borkowsky, 64, of lege in Worcester, Mass. with a Bach- 582 Springfield Avenue in Westfield. elor of Arts degree in Economics and In lieu of flowers, the family would accomplished in his or her field, as well tling, 83 percent, and golf, 88 per- She was a Eucharistic Minister Scotch Plains died on Friday, April as having made a significant impact on cent. In football, he achieved eight and member of the Women’s Cor- 17, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. from Northeastern University in Bos- appreciate contributions to St. ton with a Master of Science degree in Joseph’s Social Service Center, 118 the town, the state and the nation. state championships, nine undefeated nerstone at St. Helen’s Roman Born in Newark, she had lived in Nancy Priest, president of the seasons and a 48-game unbeaten Catholic Church in Westfield, a Nutley and then in Belleville before Accounting, earning his Certified Pub- Division Street, Elizabeth, N.J. 07201; lic Accountant license in 1974. the Elizabeth Lions Foundation, in Westfield Historical Society, an- streak. His football teams defeated charter member of Nomahegan moving to Scotch Plains more than nounced that an eight-member selec- Plainfield on Thanksgiving 18 times Swim Club in Westfield, and loved 30 years ago. Mr. Clancy had been employed with care of Hansen, 19 Lincoln Avenue, Elizabethtown Gas and NUI Corpora- Metuchen, N.J. 08840, or to Habitat tion committee chose the 10 induct- during his 20-year coaching career. to play tennis. She also was a mem- Ms. Borkowsky was employed as ees. The first class will be inducted at He was named the number one high ber of the Welcome Wagon and the an administrative assistant with tion for 33 years. Hired as a staff for Humanity Greater Elizabeth Area, accountant, he served as controller 121 Habitat Street, Americus, Ga. the Society’s annual meeting at the school coach in New Jersey in the 5th Wheel Clubs in Westfield. Unique Photo in East Hanover. Ear- Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield 20th century and inducted into the She was the beloved wife of 62 lier, she had worked as a service rep- and vice president-accounting. He also 31709-3498. had served as director of regulatory April 23, 2009 on Wednesday, June 3. National Football Hall of Fame. years of Alfred Fischer; the devoted resentative with Eastern Airlines in “The list of inductees suggests that The Pearsalls: Alfred (1847-1919) mother of Eileen Moran and her Newark and as a customer service reporting before retiring in 2005. Most recently, he was employed with Re- Wayne Tenneson, 76 the community has fostered people founded Pearsall’s News Bureau. He husband, Richard, Deborah Bash representative with New Jersey- of importance and achievement,” said owned the Union County Standard and her husband, Jeffrey, James American Water Co. in Short Hills. sources Global Professionals as a fi- Wayne Thomas Tenneson, 76, of nancial consultant from 2005 to 2008. Westfield died on Thursday, April 16. Lee Hale, chairman of the selection and was a Chataqua and Abraham Fischer and his wife, Arlene, and She was a longtime member of the committee. Lincoln lecturer. Leigh (1874-1964) two late sons, Robert (1991) and Cranford Alliance Church. Bob’s passions were sports, music, Born and raised in New York City, golf, reading and spending time with he lived in Westfield for 50 years. Members of the Hall of Fame will was Director of Information in the John (2008), and the mother-in-law Her sister, Constance “Connie” be permanently honored at the Reeve United States during World War I.He of Laura Fischer. Burke, and her brother, Samuel his grandchildren. He served as trea- A United States Navy veteran, Mr. surer for the Elizabeth Host Lions Club, Tenneson had been a shipping man- House History Center at 314 Moun- assembled and marketed the Indian Mrs. Fischer also was the loving Alvino, predeceased her. tain Avenue in Westfield. The Reeve Forest section of Westfield starting in sister of Robert Tripptree, and was Services were held on Tuesday, secretary for Habitat for Humanity ager for Ackard Laboratory in Greater Elizabeth Area and as a volun- Cranford, retiring in 2000. House is being rehabilitated and re- 1934. Clifford Everson (1871-1953) predeceased by five other brothers. April 21, at the Memorial Funeral stored as the historical society’s per- launched a real estate and insurance She also will be deeply missed by Home, 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. teer at St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Surviving are his wife, Rosemary Church in Westfield with various com- Zarrillo Tenneson; two sons, W. “Jeep” manent home and education center agency and developed the Brightwood her 15 grandchildren and four great- In lieu of flowers, donations may for its collection of artifacts and section of Westfield. Donald and grandchildren. be made to the American Cancer So- munity outreach programs. Tenneson and Kyren Tenneson; two Surviving are his beloved wife, Marie daughters, Michelle Alvernes and Debra records. The inductees are as follows: Everson Pearsall formed and man- A Mass of Christian Burial was ciety, P.O. Box 815, Elizabeth, N.J. Charles Addams (1912-1988): A aged Pearsall and Frankenbach, a real offered on Monday, April 20, at St. 07207 (www.cancer.org). (Bange); his dear sons, Brian R. and his Tenneson, and three grandchildren. wife, Amy, of Lanoka Harbor and Kevin A Mass of Christian Burial was Westfield High School graduate known estate and insurance firm. Helen’s Church. Burial took place For additional information or to as an artist, cartoonist and especially Charles Philhower (1878-1962): at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. express condolences, please visit P. of Clark, and his loving grandchil- offered on Tuesday, April 21, at St. dren, Liam, Daniel and John. He also is Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in for his macabre humor, his cartoons Mr. Philhower served as superinten- Arrangements were under the di- www.fanwoodmemorial.com. were published in The New Yorker, dent of the Westfield Public Schools rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, April 23, 2009 survived by his mother, Mary Clancy of Westfield. Edison; his brother, Michael of Jack- Arrangements were under the di- Colliers and TV Guide. “The Addams for 30 years until his retirement in Stephanie Giblin, 54, Had Long Career son, and his sister, Kathleen Clancy of rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, Family” was the basis for a television 1947. During his tenure, he opened Fort Myers, Fla., along with many de- 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. series, a cartoon series and movies. A Roosevelt, Franklin and Wilson As Nurse at Bayonne Medical Center voted nieces and nephews. Donations in his name may be made fine arts building on the University of Schools as Westfield’s population A Funeral Mass will be offered at to the American Cancer Society. Pennsylvania campus, his alma mater, grew from 8,000 to 30,000. Stephanie H. (Hajduk) Giblin, 54, gene and Norah Hajduk; two sis- 10 a.m. today, Thursday, April 23, at April 23, 2009 is named for him. Anne Revere (1903-1990): She was of Mountainside died on Friday, ters, Louise Baratta and her hus- Virginia Apgar (1909-1974): In nominated as Best Supporting Ac- April 17, at the University of Medi- band, Louis, and Kelly McKeand; 1952, she developed the 10-point scor- tress three times and won the Oscar cine and Dentistry of New Jersey two brothers, Eugene and his wife, Walk May 2 to Benefit Mom With ALS ing system measuring an infant’s for National Velvet. In 1931 she made University Hospital in Newark. Andrea, and Chris and his wife, physical condition just minutes after her Broadway debut in The Great AREA – The Sixth Annual Walk with over 50 items including a Wii, birth. The test, known as “The Apgar Barrington and later appeared in The Born in Bayonne, she lived in Lee; her sister-in-law, Debbie Grant, for Leslie will begin at 10 a.m. on fine jewelry, spa baskets, Mountainside since 1982. and her husband, John, as well as Score,” is still in use today. It requires Children’s Hour, As You Like It and Saturday, May 2, at the Oasis Chris- Longaberger, Lia Sophia, all newborns to be screened in the The Three Sisters. Arriving in Holly- Mrs. Giblin was the chief nursing eight nieces and nephews. tian Centre, 2052 St. Georges Avenue Tupperware, Pampered Chef, Avon, officer at Bayonne Medical Center, Relatives and friends are invited first critical minutes of life. In 1973, wood in the 1940s, she appeared in in Rahway. This event will help raise Mary Kay, American Girl Doll, iPods she was the first woman to receive the several movies including A Place in where she worked for 26 years. to attend a memorial service at 3 money for Leslie McCarthy, a 41- and gift certificates to many local She received a Nursing Diploma p.m. on Saturday, April 25, at the Gold Medal for Distinguished the Sun and Gentlemen’s Agreement. year-old mother battling ALS (Lou vendors. Achievement in Medicine from the Charles Wallace (1885-1964): The from Bayonne Medical Center Higgins and Bonner Echo Lake Fu- Gehrig’s Disease). A progressive neuromuscular dis- School of Nursing, a Bachelor of neral Home, 582 Springfield Av- College of Physicians and Surgeons, founder of Wallace and Tiernan, he is The first 250 people to register will ease, ALS affects the ability of the Columbia University. In 1994, she known as the man who invented safe Science in Nursing degree from Jer- enue in Westfield. Visitation will be receive a T-shirt and a gift bag from brain to initiate and control muscle sey City State College, a Master of one hour prior to the service. was pictured on a United States post- water by developing controlled feed- the event’s sponsors. Children’s ac- development, causing complete pa- age stamp as part of the Great Ameri- ing of chlorine gas for sterilizing drink- Business Administration degree in In lieu of flowers, contributions tivities will include a bounce house, ralysis. Ms. McCarthy’s 24-hour Hospital Administration from to the American Liver Foundation, can Series. ing water. Water chlorination elimi- the Fun Bus, The Messy Artist and home health costs are over $10,000 Charles P. Bailey (1909-1986): He nated diseases such as typhoid and Fairleigh Dickinson University and 75 Maiden Lane, Suite 603, New face painting, among other offerings. per month and are not covered by a Fellowship Certificate from The York, N.Y. 10038 would be appre- served as a Republican committee- dysentery in the civilized world. Mr. The walk will be three miles in the insurance or state and federal aid. man, town councilman (1940-1946) Wallace received the Longstreth Medal Wharton School at the University ciated. adjacent Rahway River Park. This For more information, e-mail of Pennsylvania. April 23, 2009 and mayor (1947-1954). He also of the Franklin Institute from the Na- event also will include a Tricky Tray [email protected] or visit lmff.org. Do- served as the secretary to Congress- tional Association of Manufacturers. Surviving are her husband, SHERIFF’S SALE nations can be made to the Leslie Francis G. Giblin; her parents, Eu- man Donald McLean of the 6th Con- He designed the carburetor with an SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-(09001330) SHERIFF’S SALE McCarthy Family Fund, 84 Montrose gressional District. Mr. Bailey was automatic choke that was the proto- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Avenue, Fanwood, N.J. 07023. CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-(09001515) responsible for the current town hall/ type for the modern automobile. He UNION COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S SALE DOCKET NO. F-17131-08 CHANCERY DIVISION library complex as a complement to was instrumental in starting the Prayer to Plaintiff: THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-(09001623) TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS DOCKET NO. F-30918-07 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Mindowaskin Park and The Presby- Westfield United Way and the The Blessed Virgin CWALT, INC. ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST Plaintiff: HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL AS- CHANCERY DIVISION terian Church in Westfield. Westfield Foundation. 2006-45T1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH SOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR NOMURA UNION COUNTY (Never known to fail) CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-45T1 HOME EQUITY LOAN, INC. ASSET-BACKED DOCKET NO. F-5897-08 The Devlins – Harry (1918-2001) For more information about the VS. CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE1 Plaintiff: AURORA LOAN SERVICES, LLC Oh most beautiful Flower of Defendant: JAMES MCCALL, MRS. MCCALL, VS. VS. and Wende (1918-2002): Mr. Devlin historical society or to become a mem- Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, WIFE OF JAMES MCCALL, MORTGAGE ELEC- Defendant: CAROL L. SHEPPARD; WILLIAM Defendant: FERNANDO A. RAMOS was an illustrator for Life, Colliers, ber, visit TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS W. SHEPPARD; H/W Sale Date: 05/13/2009 Splendor of Heaven, Blessed NOMINEE FOR FI, Sale Date: 05/06/2009 Writ of Execution: 03/10/09 Saturday Home magazine and the New westfieldhistoricalsociety.org, e-mail Sale Date: 04/29/2009 Writ of Execution: 11/24/2008 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Mother of the Son of God, Im- Writ of Execution: 02/27/2009 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public York Daily News. During World War [email protected] maculate Virgin, assist me in my By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- II, his illustrations identified enemy or call (908) 645-1794. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on planes for United States Naval Intel- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of me! Show me herein you are my TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% ligence. He did portraits of Westfield mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at and New Jersey historic sites; Mrs. Hiking Club Invites All said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred Devlin was a portrait painter and au- the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is: ***One Hundred Sisty Eight Thousand Two Hundred Sisty One To Take Part in Events I humbly beseech you from the The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred Eighty Two Thousand Sixty One and 66/100*** and 54/100*** $268,261.54. thor of children’s books. Both are bottom of my heart to succor me in Fifty Six Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty Nine ($182,061.66). The property to be sold is located in the Town members of the New Jersey Literary COUNTY – The Union County and 84/100*** ($556,889.84). The property to be sold is located in the Bor- of Westfield in the County of Union, State of New this necessity. There are none who MUNICIPALITY: Westfield ough of Fanwood in the County of Union, State of Jersey. Hall of Fame. Hiking Club offers a varied program COUNTY: UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY New Jersey. Commonly known as: 226 Windsor Avenue, of hiking and bicycling activities on a can withstand your power. Show STREET & STREET NO: 546 Trinity Place Commonly known as: 225 Tillotson Road, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Edward Ellsberg (1891-1983): Mr. me herein you are my mother. Oh TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK: 3011, LOT: Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Tax Lot No.: 60 in Block 4001 Ellsberg graduated from the Naval regular basis. Most events take place 17 Tax Lot No: 10 in Block 46 Dimentions of Lot: (Approximately) 33 feet x Mary, conceived without sin, pray DIMENTIONS OF LOT: 120.07’ x 51.59’ Dimentions of Lot: (Approximately) 75 X 139 120 feet Academy at the head of his class and in central and northern New Jersey. NEAREST CROSS STREET: First Street Nearest Cross Street: WESTFIELD ROAD Nearest Cross Street: Central Avenue Membership dues are $10 per year. for us who have recourse to thee. SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): NONE Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer. mu- Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- later became a naval salvage expert. Holy Mother, I place this cause in Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Fifteen Thou- nicipal or tax liens that may be due. nicipal or tax liens that may be due. His first successful recovery, raising Prospective members are invited to sand Two Hundred Thirteen and 25/100*** Tax and Prior lien info: Taxes, Sewer and Tax and prior lien info: At the time of publica- your hands (3x). ($615,213.25) together with lawful interest and Water maybe delinquent you must check with the tion taxes/sewer/water information was not avail- the submarine S-51 after it sank in a try out the club by participating in up costs. tax collector for exact amounts due. able - You must check with the tax collector for to three outings before joining. To Holy Spirit, You who solve all Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Prior Mortgages and Judgements (if any): exact amounts due. collision off Block Island in 1925, problems, light all roads so that I tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Seven Thou- Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Eight Thou- earned him worldwide acclaim. Com- request a complimentary schedule, expenses, there remains any surplus money, the sand Nine Hundred Thirty and 22/100*** sand Two Hundred Seven and 06/100*** may attain my goal. You who gave money will be deposited into the Superior Court ($207,930.22) together with lawful interest and $308,207.06 together with lawful interest and mander Ellsberg authored several which includes a new member appli- Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, costs. costs. cation, call Union County Parks at me the divine gift to forgive and or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- books dealing with submarine sal- forget all evil against me and that in Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and vage. One book, “Pigboats,” was made (908) 527-4900. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the all instances in my life You are with an order directing payment of the surplus money. money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court into the film Hell Below. In 1944 he The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, me. I want in this short prayer to will have information regarding the surplus, if or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to See it all on the Web! thank You as I confirm once again any. Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature SHERIFF’S SALE There is a full legal description on file in the and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for that I never want to be separated Union County Sheriff’s Office. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-(09001553) www.goleader.com The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY from You in eternal glory. Thank sale for any length of time without further adver- will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if CHANCERY DIVISION you for your mercy towards me tisement. any. any. UNION COUNTY Ralph Froehlich There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the DOCKET NO. F-20537-08 SHERIFF’S SALE and mine. Amen. Sheriff Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Plaintiff: NAD ACQUISITION 3. LLC Attorney: The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this VS. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-(09001549) Say this prayer on three con- POWERS KIRN - COUNSELORS sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- Defendant: MARIE D. SAJOUS; MORTGAGE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY secutive days. Publish this prayer 728 MARINE HIGHWAY tisement. tisement. ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, CHANCERY DIVISION P.O. BOX 848 - SUITE 200 Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST NATIONAL UNION COUNTY after the favor is granted. MOORSETOWN, NEW JERSEY 08057 Sheriff Sheriff BANK OF ARIZONA ITS SUCCESSORS AND DOCKET NO. F-15560-07 (856) 802-1000 Attorney: Attorney: ASSIGNS Plaintiff: SOVEREIGN BANK A.P.H. 4 T - 04/02, 04/09, 04/16 ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC Sale Date: 05/13/2009 VS. & 04/23/09 Fee: $169.32 200 SHEFFIELD STREET 200 SHEFFIELD STREET Writ of Execution: 03/10/09 Defendant: JAMES H. HEFFERNAN, III; MRS. SUITE 301 SUITE 301 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution JAMES H. HEFFERNAN, III, WIFE OF JAMES MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092 MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public H. HEFFERNAN, III MICHELLE A. (908) 233-8500 (908) 233-8500 vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- HERRERNAN; FORD MOTOR CREDIT COM- File No: FCZ-93689 File no.: XCZ-95894 TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- PANY, A DE CORPORATION D/B/A JAGUAR 4 T - 04/02, 04/09, 04/16 4 T - 4/16, 4/23, 4/30 TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on CREDIT; JAGUAR CREDIT N/K/A FORD MO- & 04/23/09 Fee: $179.52 & 5/7/09 Fee: $171.36 WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of TOR CREDIT COMPANY said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Sale Date: 05/13/2009 Gray Funeral Homes of their bid available in cash or certified check at Writ of Execution: 02/19/09 the conclusion of the sales. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Forty One Thousand Sixty One and 57/100*** vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- $541,061.57. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Since 1897 The property to be sold is located in the Town- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on ship of Westfield in the County of Union, State of WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of New Jersey. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Premises commonly known as: 411 BOULE- of their bid available in cash or certified check at VARD, WESTFIELDm NEW JERSEY 07090 the conclusion of the sales. BEING KNOWN as LOT 17, BLOCK 3005, on The judgment amount is: ***One Hundred Fifty the official Tax Map if the Twp of Westfield Thousand Three Hundred Forty Seven and 95/ Dimentions: 39.25 feet x 144.25 feet x 33.92 feet 100*** $150,347.95. x 142.62 feet The property to be sold is located in the Town Nearest Cross Street: South Avenue of Westfield in the County of Union, State of New Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Jersey. other charges, and any such taxes, charges, Commonly known as: 115 Wells Street, liens, insurance premiums or other advances Westfield, New Jersey 07090 made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested Tax Lot No.: 43 in Block 3502 parties are to conduct and rely upon their own Dimentions of Lot: (Approximately) 158 feet x independent investigation to ascertain whether 70 feet or not any outstanding interest remain of record Nearest Cross Street: East Broad Street Dooley Colonial Funeral Home and/or have priority over the lien being fore- Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. nicipal or tax liens that may be due. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Tax and prior lien info: At the time of publica- Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in Westfield Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a tion taxes/sewer/water information was not avail- return of the deposit pais. The Purchaser shall able - You must check with the tax collector for 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, exact amounts due. Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the the Mortgagor’s attorney. Total Upset: ***One Hundred Sixty Nine Thou- Family owned and operated Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Twenty One sand Three Hundred Forty Five and 60/100*** personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or Thousand Three Hundred Seven and 49/100*** $169,345.60 together with lawful interest and $621,307.49 together with lawful interest and costs. cremation. Providing personalized and compassionate costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- 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 service since 1913 expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Offering a full range of services and options or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for to meet your family’s needs and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if any. (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 556 Westfield Ave., Westfield any. 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. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this 908-233-0255 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- tisement. Charles J. Tombs tisement. Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich Sheriff NJ Lic. Number 4006 John Dooley, Manager Sheriff Attorney: Director Attorney: ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC NJ. Lic. No. 4100 PHELAN HALLINAN & SCHMIEG, PC 200 SHEFFIELD STREET 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD SUITE 301 SUITE 100 MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092 www.grayfuneralhomes.com MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 (908) 233-8500 (856) 813-5500 File no.: XCZ-87999 4 T - 4/16, 4/23, 4/30 4 T - 4/16, 4/23, 4/30 & 5/7/09 Fee: $199.92 & 5/7/09 Fee: $185.64 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 23, 2009 Page 9 UCC Spotlights Career Event on April 28, 29 CRANFORD – On April 28 and Computer Science degree will be 29, at Union County College (UCC), available from 1 to 3 p.m. a “Spotlight on Careers” event will be Students will be able to learn more held in the Victor M. Richel Student about the type of information they Commons on the college’s Cranford will learn in their classes, types of campus at 1033 Springfield Avenue. jobs available to those with their This event will focus on four ma- major, type of environment one jors offered at UCC and will provide would work in and the hours that students with the opportunity to meet come with that kind of work. Stu- with faculty members and learn more dents will also learn of the type of about how the majors can lead to salary that comes with jobs in those different career paths. The event is fields and how secure the job market QUILT PLEASURES…Union County College Librarians Josaine Royster and free, and the public is welcome to is as well. Rae Wong unveil the 75th Anniversary quilt in the MacKay Library. attend. For more information, visit ucc.edu. On April 28, from 10 a.m. to noon, information will be available on the UCC Unveils 75th Dental Hygiene and Respiratory Care Anniversary Quilt THE STUDENT VIEW A PENNY SAVED IS A PENNY EARNED…Franklin’s Student Council recently majors offered through UCC and UMDNJ (the University of Medicine held a three-week contest to see which class would raise the most money for the CRANFORD – Union County Col- The weekly column written by local high school students Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Pennies for Patients collection drive. The drive and Dentistry of New Jersey). On lege (UCC), the oldest community raised more than $3,500 to help childhood cancer and the winners, Michele April 29, information on the Busi- college in New Jersey, is currently Saltzman’s second grade class, received a pizza party. Pictured, from left to right, ness Management degree will be celebrating its 75th anniversary year. are fifth grade council members Cameron Chin, Owen Brancatella and Alex available from 10 a.m. to noon and Two staff members created a hand- Unreliable SATs Do Not Frisch counting up the coins for donation. from 1 to 3 p.m. made quilt in honor of its 75 years of Information on the Paralegal Stud- serving the citizens of Union County. Predict College Success ies program will be available from 10 On Tuesday, March 3, an unveiling Winston Pops Features a.m. to noon, and information on the of the quilt was held on the College’s By LISA HAGEN years of hard work, GPA’s and SAT’s Cranford campus in the lobby of Ken- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times are sometimes considered at equal Christopher Academy neth MacKay Library, during the Instead of sleeping in like most levels. An ‘Optimistic’ Theme month of the year, which also cel- normal teenagers, I have to wake up Colleges, especially those with a AREA – The Winston School, at- in Warren. Hosts Parenting Lecture ebrates Women’s History Month. early every Sunday morning to go to large number of applicants, only re- tended by several Westfield children, The Winston School, located in WESTFIELD – Christopher Acad- The quilt was made by two of the an SAT class. As if I did not have ceive so much time to review each is gearing up for its major fundraising Short Hills, is an independent day emy of Westfield has invited the pub- college’s librarians, Josaine Royster enough work to do from school and application: their eyes are immedi- event of the year – the 27th annual school that educates children who, lic to take part in the first lecture of and Rae Wong, who have both been outside activities, I get the pleasure of ately attracted to the numbers instead Winston Pops, which will be held on though intellectually capable, have the academy’s Community Parenting quilting for many years and together sitting in a cramped hotel room with of carefully examining every compo- Saturday, May 2, at the Stone House had problems in school due to lan- Educational Series. developed the idea to make the quilt 15 other strangers who would much nent which makes a student different guage-based learning disabilities. All are welcome to attend this free in honor of the college’s anniversary rather still be asleep. and unique. The evening will include a cocktail event and learn the key of becoming celebration. It’s amazing how much time I’ve The SAT is supposed to predict reception with time for guests to bid a “positive parent” and the effect it The quilt is five-by-ten feet in size had to put in for the last several months, how well you will perform during on a variety of silent-auction items as will have on children. and incorporated onto it are the UCC all for just four hours of my life. your first year in college. But how well as enjoying dinner, dancing to Diane Lang, who holds multiple 75th Anniversary logo, a UCC col- On my usual ride home, I began to can a test given to every person of The Rhythm Section and live-auction counseling positions and is an ad- lege diploma, a photo of the MacKay realize how much time students de- different levels truly define your suc- items. junct professor at Montclair State Library, a photo of the bust of Ken- vote in preparation for the SATs. Some cess? Truth is that it’s highly unreli- This year, the theme of “Optimism, University, will present the discus- neth MacKay, a computer, shelves of people spend innumerable hours tak- able because only you determine your A Key to Success” is setting the tone sion tonight, April 23, at 7 p.m. at the books and the UCC mascot, the owl. ing classes or practicing through books ability to succeed in college. for the event. One of the most “opti- Christopher Academy, located at 510 The quilt will be on display in the to continually improve their scores. Even though I find it completely With college expectations rising unfair no matter what I end up scor- EXPERT IN HIS FIELD…Juniors and mistic” items at The Pops is the “Mys- Hillcrest Avenue in Westfield. To reg- lobby of MacKay Library, Cranford seniors at The Wardlaw-Hartridge tery Box,” a new addition to the event ister, call (908) 233-7447. campus through the end of May. along with school tuition, the pressure ing, there’s no avoiding the SAT. So, School in Edison attended Career Day this year. increases as students strive for quali- for now, I continue to go to my classes on Monday, April 6, where they were Guests will have the opportunity to fying scores. If you ask me, I find it every Sunday, anticipating the days given the opportunity to learn from purchase keys, only one of which will completely unfair that a group of num- when I can finally sleep in. professionals in the fields of medicine, be a winning key, to open the “Mys- Trailside Hosts Teacher- bers could potentially determine your Lisa is a junior at Arthur L. Johnson finance, law, engineering and market- tery Box.” The box will contain a fate about whether or not the college in Clark. ing/public relations/advertising. Pic- valuable prize that one guest will take Training Workshop of your choice will accept you. tured above, Chuck Anastasiou of home. Why should these numbers have a Summit Speech School Scotch Plains, describes his responsi- All proceeds from The Winston Pops role in dictating your future? As if bilities and challenges as Managing MOUNTAINSIDE – The Union mapping and graphing skills in Holds Homecoming go directly into the school’s operating County Board of Chosen Freeholders “Poison Pump.” grades weren’t enough, many schools Director of Investments at Wachovia SUMMIT – Summit Speech Securities in New York City. Mr. budget to help support Winston’s “cus- will present “Project WET” – a Each participant will receive the place a high value on SAT and other Anastasiou and his wife, Nina, are the tom-fit” learning program. teacher-training workshop for adults Project WET curriculum and activity standardized testing scores. School, attended by Union County parents of Samantha (a fourth grader) To learn more, call Tracey Taylor at ages 18 and older – at Trailside Na- guide with more than 90 Four hours of continual test taking residents, is hosting homecoming at and Michael (a seventh grader) at The Winston School at (973) 379- ture and Science Center in interdisciplinary activities and is not an accurate measure of your 705 Central Avenue in New Provi- Wardlaw-Hartridge. 4114. Mountainside on Wednesday, May 6, lessons, teacher-tested and classroom- performance and intelligence. Why dence on Saturday, June 13. Alumni, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ready for K-12 students. Lessons in should someone who struggles in students, families and friends are all The workshop will provide the the guide are correlated to New Jersey math suffer just because their scores encouraged to attend. WF Student Places Third necessary tools, resources and Core Curriculum Content Standards. are lower than the average of most? Family events run from 1 to 3 p.m. lessons for teachers to use in the Pre-registration is preferred for this Instead of focusing on that low score, and include activities for children as classroom to teach our future leaders workshop as space is limited. Walk- colleges should acknowledge their pro- well as a teen get-together. A cocktail In Ntl. Business Competition about the importance of water in ins are welcome as space permits. ficiency in other subjects or anything party will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. for everyday life. The fee is $10 per person and includes else in which the applicant excels. adults only. WESTFIELD — Justin Chou of from a range of business majors to Formal and informal educators are the Project WET curriculum and With the amount of weight that RSVP’s are required by Friday, Westfield, a junior with a dual major participate in the competition. invited to join Trailside park activity guide. Light refreshments will colleges put on the SATs, I find it May 29. To learn more, call (908) in finance and international business The teams were given a case study naturalist Ruth Yablonsky for a day be served during morning registration. frustrating and unfair because GPA 508-0011, extension 111, or e-mail was part of a team of four students to determine whether two new prod- of interactive, educational and hands- Participants are encouraged to bring should be of a higher value. After four [email protected]. from Rider University’s College of ucts should be introduced into two on activities focused on water as a a lunch. Business Administration that placed foreign countries. The case empha- valuable resource. For information about the Project third in the finals of the Johnson and sized the importance of political, cul- Participants in the “Project WET” WET teacher-training workshop or We’ll Help Your Business Johnson Business Case Competition tural and economic factors in this workshop will work cooperatively to other upcoming programs and special on April 3, at the corporate headquar- type of decision. As in years past, the discover the properties of water in events at Trailside, call (908) 789- ters in New Brunswick. case represented real-world opportu- “Water Olympics.” They will study 3670 or visit ucnj.org/trailside. The Rider team was also composed nities encountered by Johnson and the effects of heat energy on water in Trailside is located at 452 New of Nicole Addesso of Cape May, a Johnson and provided a unique way “Molecules in Motion” and learn Providence Road in Mountainside. junior majoring in accounting; Kelsey for students to better understand the Kohler of Southampton, Pa., a junior financial decision-making process County College Hosts with a dual major in advertising and used by one of the world’s most suc- Poet Dickman to Read marketing, and Michael Venanzi of cessful and admired pharmaceutical At WHS Poets Series Open House on May 5 Hillsborough, a junior majoring in companies. CRANFORD – Union County Col- marketing. WESTFIELD – The Westfield High lege (UCC) will host an open house Rider competed against nine other Westfield Schools Hold School English Department an- for students who will be starting universities, including Bucknell Uni- nounced that Matthew Dickman will classes at UCC this summer and for versity, Florida International Univer- 5k Race/Fundraiser be conducting a public reading at the those who may be interested in en- sity, LaSalle University, Penn State WESTFIELD – The physical-edu- eighth installment of the Westfield rolling for the fall semester. The open University, Rutgers University-New- cation departments of Roosevelt and High School Visiting Poets Series on house will be held on May 5 at 6 p.m. ark, Seton Hall University, Univer- Edison Intermediate Schools (RIS/ Tuesday, April 28, at 7 p.m. in the on the college’s Cranford campus at sity of Florida, University of Illinois EIS) in Westfield are teaming together school’s auditorium. The reading is 1033 Springfield Avenue. and Villanova University. Rutgers to host the RIS/EIS 5k Race to Help free of charge and is open to the The open house will provide new University-Newark received first Conquer Childhood Obesity. The race public. students with the opportunity to meet place and University of Illinois fin- will be held on Sunday, April 26, at Mr. Dickman is the recipient of the faculty members, to learn about fi- ished in second. Roosevelt Intermediate School, lo- APR/Honnickman First Book Prize nancial aid opportunities, to tour the Larry Prober, associate professor cated at 301 Clark Street. for All-American Poem, chosen by campus, to learn about the counsel- of accounting, and Cindy Newman, Funds raised will help support Tony Hoagland. His works have ap- ing and tutoring services available at Get Back On Track chairperson of marketing, served as ING’s “Run For Something Better” peared in a variety of publications, UCC, to learn about student activities advisers to the team. Program, which supports fitness-edu- including The New Yorker and Tin and athletics and are a chance to be- “The high finish of our team re- cation programs across the country. House. gin to explore career paths. Families [email protected] flects not only their ability to inte- Each participant of the race will re- The Westfield High School Audi- are also welcome. (908) 232-4407 grate complex business issues but their ceive a race shirt, a pair of orange torium is located at 550 Dorian Road. To attend the above session, RSVP enormous dedication toward commu- shoelaces, which is the support color To learn more, contact the program’s to [email protected] or call (908) nicating their recommendations to the for “Run for Something Better” Pro- coordinator, John Cheddar, at 709-7518. The open house session is The Westfield Leader judges,” Mr. Prober said. “On behalf gram, and an ING button. [email protected]. free; however, RSVPs are recom- of everyone at Rider, we are very Same-day registration for the 5k mended. www.goleader.com proud of their accomplishment.” and check-in for the race will begin at More Education – Page 20 The team was selected during a 8 a.m. and last 45 minutes. The race preliminary round of the competi- will start at 9 a.m. sharp. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN Gutman and Umberto Annunziata. “I can definitely say that I didn’t Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times After an intermission, Chu and come out strong enough and the games Junior Adam Reich overcame a 5- Kowalski turned it on to win the third he won were in the very beginning of 7, first set loss, winning the next two set, 6-0. the first set. I warmed up and got into sets, 6-1, 6-2, respectively, to give the Senior Dean Thompson presented a rhythm. It was easier after that. I No. 2 ranked Westfield High School an aggressive style to subdue Bull- was missing a bit too many serves boys tennis team a 5-0 sweep of a dog Jordan Gelband, 6-2, 6-0, at sec- than I would have liked. That’s what tough Dayton team at Tamaques Park ond singles. I got to work on,” Snyder said. “His in Westfield on April 16. The match “I’m trying to amp up the game forehand was very, very strong and I was to become a warm-up for the always but I have been trying to come was trying my best to keep it away but much tougher Bryan Bennett Memo- to the net a lot more. Hitting with he was running around it. rial Tournament at Delbarton in Mor- more power gets me in a lot more CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 ris Township this past weekend. times,” Thompson said. “I thought The 4-2 Bulldogs, who have won his forehand was his weapon so I their section the last two years, did tried to go to his backhand. I hit my See photos of Sports: present a bit of a challenge to the 4-0 forehand pretty well today and I was on www.goleader.com Blue Devils, who also had to battle to serving a high percentage of first Weichert three sets at second doubles. After serves.” Blue Devil Invitational Track Weichert Westfield/Kearny Baseball winning the first set, 6-1, Alan Chu At third singles, Blue Devil Justin David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times and Tom Kowalski dropped the sec- Snyder stepped it up in the second set Westfield/Dayton Tennis MAKING UP FOR LOST TIME…Before he began his leg of the distance medley relay, Blue Devil Pat Gray had to run back ond set, 5-7, to Bulldogs Shawn and stopped Jon Friedman, 6-3, 6-0. WF/N. Hunterdon Softball to pick up a dropped baton. Gray made up the distance in his 400-meter leg. WOODS, FISHMAN WIN P.V.; CANFIELD, ADAMS L.J. Four Meet Records Broken At Blue Devil Invitat’l Track

By DAVID B. CORBIN before he finished his leg. Gray ran this season. Last year, Gray com- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times back to pick it up, but made up some peted in the 800 and javelin. Plainfield broke two meet records good time when he handed off to “I’m going to be competing in the and Rahway broke two more in the Einbinder, who gave Scrudato good shorter distances, the 400. This is my boys’ portion of the Blue Devil Invi- position with Union’s Jon Jackson, first race back and I wanted to do that tational track & field meet at Gary who pulled slightly ahead on the final for my questionnaire for football be- Kehler Stadium in Westfield on April lap to win with a time of 10:37.1 to cause I want to play football in col- 18. The Blue Devil boys had eight the Blue Devils’ 10:37.9. lege,” Gray said prior to his race. top-six placements and the girls had Gray, who injured his foot in the “We came in here looking to win. five, while the Raider boys had seven sectional football game against Ridge We knew we were still one of the placements and the girls had six. and sat out the entire basketball sea- teams here to battle and win it all. Plainfield’s Stephon Knox, Isaiah son, was competing in his first race CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 Gill, Dan Woods and Tristan Simms broke the old meet record of 43.0 set MEET YOUR WEICHERT, REALTORS® NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIALIST by Old Bridge in 2005 in the 4x100 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times with a time of 42.1. The same four- INVOLVED IN A THREE-SET BATTLE…Blue Devil junior Adam Reich battled back from a 5-7 loss in the first set to win some also broke the 4x200 record of Holly Cohen the next two sets in his first singles match with Bulldog Dan Karlan. 1:29.1 set by Camden Wilson in 1995 with a time of 1:27.5. Rahway’s Chris • Top Volume Month of March Whyte, Ricky Draughn, Marquis • Westfield Area Specialist ESLER THUMPS 2 RBI, TOWNSEND POKES 2 SINGLES Barnes and Chris Brown broke the • Residential . . . Including Condos and Townhouses 4x400 record of 3:21.8 set by Old • Buying, Selling or Rental Bridge in 2006 with a time of 3:20.9. Whyte, Jose Benjamin-Pena, Vinnie N. Hunterdon Lionesses Burn Marcino and Pierre Darisme topped If you are interested in a complementary the shuttle hurdles record of 1:00.4 market analysis or just in knowing market set by Roselle last year with a time of trends or prices, please contact me. 59.9. Lady Blue Devils in 10th, 5-4 Blue Devils Tim Woods and Dave Fishman won the team pole vault with a height of 23’6” followed by Holly Cohen By FRED LECOMTE jumped to a 4-0 lead. Sarah Kaufman picked up two runs on subsequent Raiders Alex Carow and John of the Weichert Westfield Office Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times walked and Tara Knapp nailed an bases loaded walks to Connery and Domanski with a height of 22’6” and A successful suicide squeeze in the RBI double over the right fielder’s Matthew. Next, Katie Esler stepped the Blue Devil B team of Andrew Put her neighborhood knowledge and professional top of the 10th inning gave the North head. Kate Martino walked, Stehanie forward and triggered a two-run single Weiss and Henry Zhang at 22’0”. Hunterdon High School softball team Zengel reached on an error and Kelli over second to tie the game at 4-4. Blue Devils Mike Kelley (1,200), expertise to work for you. a thrilling, 5-4 win over the Blue Boyle poked a two-run single and “Each team had one bad inning. Our Pat Gray (400), Josh Einbinder (800) Invite Holly in, and she’ll bring results! Devils in Westfield on April 17. later scored on an error. team came back from a 4-0 deficit in and Ryan Scrudato became a baton Blue Devil senior pitcher Alyson The Blue Devils answered with the bottom of the seventh to tie it up. drop away from winning the distance Moskowitz scattered 10 hits, struck four runs in the bottom of the seventh. Our girls showed tremendous heart. medley relay (DMR). Kelley had a Westfield Office / 908-654-7777 out five and yielded seven walks. Feldbauer drilled a leadoff single up They never quit and they never felt that fine run but dropped the baton just 185 Elm St., Westfield, NJ 07090 North Hunterdon’s Jamie Adams al- the middle. Kiefer worked a walk and they were out of it. Alyson Moskowitz lowed three runs on five hits, striking Kim Townsend bounced a single to had an awesome game. Cyndil Mat- out three and walking six. load the bases. The Blue Devils then CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 The 3-1 Blue Devils extinguished THIS SATURDAY – APRIL 25TH back-to-back scoring threats in the at La Grande Park, Fanwood, NJ top of the third, which prevented at least two runs. The first impressive Westfield Baseball League defensive play took place with the bases loaded when second baseman Summer Travel Sara Connery fired to catcher Katie Kiefer, who blocked the plate beauti- Baseball Tryouts fully and put the tag on the runner heading home. Next, third baseman Save the Date(s): Tryouts for Cyndil Matthew grabbed a difficult Summer Travel Baseball will be May 2 and 3. chopper and fired to first baseman Christine Feldbauer for the out. Per- haps the slickest play happened in the For children currently in 2nd-5th grade, tryouts will be on May 3rd fourth. 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For decades, I’ve thought that the a 3-1 start. Senior Chris Jenkins (four Liz McCarthy is leading the way, in- at Montclair State, was recently named sports rivalry between WHS and SP-F innings, 12 K’s) and junior Aiden cluding a seven-goal outburst against the NJAC pitcher of the week. The righty Walk Down Memory Lane was as good as it gets. And I still think Scanlon combined on a five-inning no- North Brunswick. allowed five hits in 7 1-3 innings as the that, all sports considered. hitter (the 18th in school history) in the Track: The big dual meet of the sea- Red Hawks beat No. 1 Eastern Con- From the archives of The Westfield at Gary Kehler Stadium when Raider But when it comes to football, how season-opening 12-0 win over Irvington son is next Tuesday, when the WHS necticut and Newark Rutgers. on April 8. Jenkins then showed why the Leader and The Scotch Plains- senior Ray Williams ran the fastest can anybody in New Jersey compare boys and girls take on SP-F at Perry Mike Diaz (WHS, ’06), a junior short- Fanwood Times – www.goleader.com with the cross-river rivalry between scouts are drooling by overcoming a Tyson Field. stop at Kean, is hitting .292 for the 28- 400-meter split in New Jersey high Phillipsburg and Easton (Pa.)? The 100th shaky start against a really good SP-F Golf: John Turnbull’s youthful group 7 Cougars. Click Archives school history at 45.8. Blue Devil game of their rivalry was televised live team to shut the door in an 8-5 victory, are the defending champions in the Mike Venezia (WHS, ’07) was the April 20, 2005: Alex Zierler went senior Rich Miller and junior Adam on ESPN. They get 20,000 plus every fanning 14 and allowing just one earned Watchung Conference championships, leading scorer on the Colgate men’s 2-for-5, including a triple, with two Wendel had respective leaps of Thanksgiving at Lafayette’s Fisher Field. run. which will be held today at basketball team. The sophomore had RBI and a run scored and Mike Murray 21’2.75” and 21’1” to win the long One year, when the PIAA wouldn’t move Softball: First-year coach Caitlin Shackamaxon. WHS has won five of the 323 points (10.8 ppg) for the 10-20 went 2-for-3 with two doubles, an jump with a distance of 42’3.75”. a playoff game, Easton played P’burg MacD onald has her team off to a 3-1 last six titles. Raiders, including a team-high 55 3- RBI and a run scored to lead the Blue April 20, 2001: The 12th-ranked on Thanksgiving and then its playoff start. Cyndil Matthew is one of the state’s IN THE E-MAIL pointers. Devils to a 14-4 victory over host Blue Devil boys lacrosse team toppled game 48 hours later on Saturday. And best players. Seniors Kim Townsend, From faithful reader Jerry Richards Tommy Bonard (WHS, ’07) aver- Plainfield. Brandon Cuba tossed a 10th-ranked Fair Lawn, 7-6, when when the NJSIAA “forced” Phillipsburg Katie Kiefer and Katie Abruzzo, along (WHS, ’65) in Toms River: I truly thank aged 7.1 ppg for the Montclair State seven-inning two hitter, struck out senior Brad Gillin rippled the net to compete against New Jersey schools with junior Sara Connery are solid up you for the mention in the Devil’s Den men’s basketball team. The sophomore seven and walked three. with 4:08 remaining in the game in and join the Skyland Conference, the the middle, and Aly Moskowitz is a (March 5). It brought a smile and a flood had 193 points for the 21-7 Red Hawks, April 24, 2004: Costly mistakes Westfield. Stateliners did so only after being guar- four-year veteran on the mound. The of great memories to a now over-the-hill starting 24 games, and scoring a high of ended with disappointing results for April 22, 1999: Sophomore Brent anteed that the Thanksgiving Day foot- only loss was in 10 innings to North Blue Devil. It also got me to thinking 22 points. He was second on the team in the hosting Summit Hilltoppers when Bramnick shot a two-over par 38 and ball game would not be affected. Hunterdon last Friday. about memorable games and my per- assists (54) and third on the team in three runs scored on three errors in senior Ronnie Kashlak got a three- Nobody, including the athletic asso- Tennis: The Blue Devils are 7-1 after sonal favorites. minutes played. SP-F grad Sean Young the seventh inning to give the 4-2 ciations in both states, messes with falling to Newark Academy 3-2 in the 1. The Giants Stadium football game chipped in with 204 points and 140 over 39 as the Westfield High School final of last weekend’s Delbarton Invi- Raider baseball team a 6-4, win. Des- P’burg vs. Easton! with Barringer. rebounds. golf team stopped St. Joseph’s, 161- And now comes word of the Gatorade tational. WHS will be seeking its fifth 2. The whipping of a great Camden Senior Eric Hayes (WHS, ’05) scored ignated hitter Jared Montagna 172, at the par 36 Echo Lake Country Replay Game this Sunday, 3 p.m., at straight Union County Tournament title, team at Camden Conventional Hall (my 169 points (6.8 ppg) for the 10-15 Col- scorched a two-run single and craft- Club. Fisher Field, with members of the two and 29th overall, today and tomorrow at mom took me) during the ’62 run to the lege of New Jersey men’s basketball ily scored on Matt Powers’ RBI single April 20, 1998: The Blue Devil school’s ’93 football teams – now in their the Van Blake Courts in Plainfield. The title game in b-ball. team. He led the team in assists (71). to secure the victory. boys lacrosse team snapped their two- early 30s – meeting to “replay” the 7-7 tie 13th Westfield Invitational will be held 3. Gary Kehler sneaking John Greene MEMORY LANE April 23, 2003: No. 2 Mountain game losing streak with a 7-6, win that season (Easton finished 11-2-1, Saturday at the Westfield Tennis Club, from the practice field to kick a game- A week ago Monday was the fourth Lakes visited No. 5 Westfield at over 10th-ranked North Hunterdon P’burg was 4-5-1). The players, who are with SP-F, Summit and the Hun School winning field goal (a 3-0 win over SP-F anniversary of Alex Zierler’s two grand- Roosevelt Field, broke a tight game in Westfield. The Blue Devils’ “wreck- getting $1,000 each from Gatorade, have in the field. WHS has won the last three in 1964), keeping the B squad’s zillion- slam home run day in Bridgewater. On wide open in the third quarter and ing crew” defense played a stellar been practicing for months, under the WI titles. game unbeaten streak alive. April 13, 2005, the junior first baseman returned home with a 17-9 victory. second half, surrendering only one watchful eyes of NFL trainers. Lacrosse: The boys got off to an 0-3 4. A Greater Newark Tournament connected twice with the bases loaded Laker Nick Vosburg punished the Blue goal and six shots. Senior Tri-Cap- Honorary coaches are the NFL’s start, then came up with one of their game at (Newark’s) School Stadium in a 17-16 loss. Mike Diaz banged out a Devils’ net with six goals. Blue Devil tain Mike Baly paced the scoring Manning brothers, Peyton (Easton) and biggest wins in years, an 8-7 shocker over with a Parsippany club that included school-record three doubles in that game, Dan Kane had three goals and an attack with four goals. Baly also won Eli (P’burg). mighty Montclair. A 9-5 win over Colum- MLBers Richie Zisk and Larry Pyle. matching Frank Piscopo’s 1949 school assist. Senior Billy Schultz had two 13 of 16 face-offs. Senior Scotty Each school was given 5,000 tickets bia was followed by a loss to unbeaten 5. ANY swim meet I ever attended. mark. goals and two assists. Mann, Bryan Gates and Tri-Captain for the game and the 10,000 tickets were Randolph. Senior Kyle Wright is solid in Thanks for the memories. At the recent WHS swim team dinner, April 20, 2002: Another one of reportedly sold out in less than 90 min- goal, while juniors Connor Hewett and * * * Matt Morgan received the Lt. Daniel M. Kevin Mansfield scored one goal utes. Sean Scrudato lead the attack. From former quarterback/cornerback Nichols Memorial Award, 2 9 years Man’s triumphs took place at the Blue apiece. Tri-Captain Steve Abeles And now, back to WHS spring sports A belated congrats to Ridge coach Alan Deombeleg (WHS, ’72): after his father, Dan, also was a recipient Devil Classic Track and Field Relays stopped 17 shots. after seven weeks of Most Memorable Ken Marsh (WHS, ’90), who earned his “Great article (March 26, on the 1971 of the prestigious honor. Moments. 100th career coaching victory with a Thanksgiving Day “Ice Bowl”), bring- FOOTBALL UPDATE Baseball: The April showers have win over his alma mater. ing back many memories. One thing For those wondering (and there are definitely slowed the start for the 27th The WHS girls are 2-1 under first- you should know: G.K. (coach Gary only 142 days until Lizzy-Beth comes spring of “Brewball,” but WHS is off to year mentor Brendan Hickey. Senior Kehler) asked (captains) John Kerr and to town for opening day), here is WHS’s Eddie Morton to take a vote as to whether 2009 varsity football schedule: the team wanted to play the game that Sat., Sept. 12, Elizabeth, 1 p.m. day, given the horrifically inclement Thurs., Sept. 17, at Watchung Hills, 7 Lady Blue Devils Tame weather. Do you know how the vote p.m. Sat., Sept. 26, Bridgewater-Raritan, 1 really went down? Kerr came into the p.m. boiler room, below the locker room, Sat., Oct. 3, bye where we would sometimes hang out Fri., Oct. 9, at North Hunterdon, 7 p.m. Cougar Lax Girls, 10-5 before games and said, ‘GK asked me to Sat., Oct. 17, at SP-F, 2 p.m. take a team vote as to whether we want Sat., Oct. 24, Montgomery, 1 p.m. to play today. I told him everybody Fri., Oct. 30, at Linden, 7 p.m. The Westfield High School girls Senior tri-captain Chelsea Bryk has Fri., Nov. 6, at Union, 7 p.m. lacrosse team beat 1-5 Cranford, 10- been a standout all season at defen- wants to play, so let’s start getting suited Sat., Nov. 14, sectional playoffs 5, at Orange Avenue School in sive wing and leads the team with 14 up.’ There was no vote. Kerr was all Sat., Nov. 21, sectional playoffs Cranford on April 20. The game was ground balls. about ‘John Madden Football’ before Thurs., Nov. 26, Plainfield, 11 a.m. shortened by 10 minutes because of “Chelsea Bryk’s play has been key there was John Madden Football.” Sat., Dec. 5, sectional final Carol Tener heavy rain. in midfield. She has been solid on COLLEGE UPDATE RACE FOR THE CURE Sales Associate Mike Murray (WHS, ’06), a junior at WHS volleyball coach Bev Torok, a Blue Devil senior tri-captain Liz transition, helping us keep the ball on Wake Forest, is hitting .273 with five survivor, will be among the 15,000-plus Burgdorff ERA’s highest and most prestigious award McCarthy had one goal, three assists the offensive end of the field,” coach home runs and 29 RBI through the Dea- runners in Sunday’s 2009 Komen North and four ground balls to raise her Hickey said. cons’ first 39 games. The catcher has Jersey Race for the Cure at Branch Brook The President’s Council Award seasonal team-leading totals to 16 Senior tri-captain Hannah Rubin made just one error in 261 chances, Park, Newark. The race is to raise money – – goals, five assists and 21 points. has been the cornerstone of the Blue An honor reserved for the top 17 sales associates in a company of over 700 including 28 assists. for research and awareness about breast McCarthy’s ground ball total of 12 is Devils’ defense in the first four games, Mike Cappiello (WHS, ’08), a fresh- cancer. If you’d like to contribute to Bev’s second highest on the team. and has eight ground balls. Freshman man at Plymouth State (N.H.), is hitting run, go to www.komennorthjersey.org his award separates leaders from the rest “Liz has been controlling the play Sarah Chandler has been strong in .364 in 22 starts for the 11-17 Panthers. and type in Bev’s name and your (tax T At Burgdorff ERA, our leaders are given the most on offense. She has been going to the goal. The first baseman has made just one free) donation. distinguished honor, membership into the President’s goal with confidence and creating “Hannah Rubin is the leader of our error in 154 chances. DEVIL OF THE WEEK opportunities to score,” Blue Devil defense. She keeps everyone orga- Lauren Gelmetti (WHS, ’05), a se- This week’s winner of a free sub Council. They surpassed industry standards and reached Head Coach Brendan Hickey said. nized around our goal,” said Coach nior at Tufts, is putting the finishing from Al the Owner at Westfield Subs the pinnacle of success. These fine professionals Sophomore Katherine Frega flicked Hickey. touches on a record-breaking career in (261 South Avenue East, now open demonstrate the integrity, commitment to service and in three goals and added an assist to The victory elevated the Blue Dev- Boston. After being named NESCAC seven days a week) is Aly Moskowitz. pitcher of the week for the second time excellence that are the hallmark of Burgdorff ERA. The bring her season total to five goals, one ils’ record to 3-1 with two rainouts. After opening the softball season with assist and six points. Junior Val Their only loss was to Summit, while this spring recently, the lefty was 13-0 a two-hit shutout of Bridgewater- President’s Council embodies the ideal of the Burgdorff with a 1.56 ERA for the 32-0 Jumbos. Raritan, the senior right-hander tossed Hoffman and sophomore Ally Rose the other two wins were against Union That makes her 40-7 for her career, Vision and defines “Extraordinary Professionals Exceeding each netted two against the Lady Cou- Catholic and North Brunswick. The a two-hit goose egg at SP-F and then Expectations.” including a no-hitter in ’07 against pitched four hitless innings in a 10-0 gars. Junior Anna Powell and sopho- Blue Devil will host 2-5 Montclair Colby. win over previously unbeaten Kearny. It is a distinct privilege to introduce Carol Tener into the more Jenna Sharkey each had one Kimberly tomorrow, April 24, at Jim Arbes (WHS, ’06), a junior at The Devil’s Den appears Thursday goal. Powell also controlled most of Kehler Stadium at 4:30 p.m. They 2009 Burgdorff ERA President’s Council. Rutgers, shot a 145 (73-72) to win med- in The Westfield Leader during the the face-offs and had four ground balls. will also host a very strong 4-1 Kent alist honors and lead the Knights to the school year. Contact us with comments, We applaud and congratulate you! Westfi eld Offi ce Junior Kate Brennan added an assist, Place team on Saturday, April 25, at team title at the 14-team Princeton Invi- complaints and suggestions at 600 North Avenue West, giving her four goals, three assists and 10 a.m. and 3-4 Governor Livingston tational on April 11-12. [email protected]. 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It wasn’t that their pitcher the pitcher’s shin, but a grounder to baseman Sara Connery, covering first, received a throw from third baseman Cyndil Matthew, then fired home to complete in the first and second innings. was all that good but he pitched spots. second, a strikeout and a fly out to a double play. The Blue Devil trio of pitchers, He threw inside, outside, inside, out- deep center ended the threat. starter Kyle Hayden, Aiden Scanlon side, kept us off-balance.” “We got leadoff hitters on in the and Rob Anderson, combined for The Kardinals’ first minor bailout later innings. We had first, second seven strikeouts and limited the came with one out in the first inning. with nobody out and the right people N. Hunterdon Burns Blue Devils in 10th, 5-4 Kardinals to just three hits. Hayden Blue Devil Danny Kerr was on first up. We didn’t get the big hit. That’s pitched five-and-a-third innings and and AJ Murray ripped a sharp the name of the game! 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Want A Low Monthly Payment? Meet with a local Gold Services Manager or call 800-788-7338. Page 14 Thursday, April 23, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Blue Devils Top Dayton, Take Second in Delbarton Tourney CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Graeme Stahl and Scott Bernstein Caputo lost the first set, 5-7, to Th- rolled easily over Bulldogs Colin ompson but rallied to win the next Greten and Matt Neubauer, 6-1, 6-0, two sets, 6-3, 7-5, respectively. at first doubles. WESTFIELD 5, DAYTON 0 With Dayton being the first chal- First singles: Reich d Karlin, 5-7, 6-1, 6- lenge this season and the grueling 2 Delbarton Tournament just on the Second singles: Thompsom (W) d Gelband, 6-2, 6-0 horizon, the Blue Devils, winners the Third singles: Snyder (W) d Friedman, last two years, had their work cut out 6-3, 6-0 for them. First doubles: Stahl and Bernstein (W) “We haven’t really played as many d Greten and Neubauer, 6-1, 6-0 Second doubles: Kowalski and Alan top teams. This is probably the best Chu (W) d Gutman and Annunziata, 6-1, team we’ve played, so this weekend, 5-7, 6-0 every single match is going to be a DELBARTON TOURNAMENT: test. If we play our game, it shouldn’t WESTFIELD 3, RAMAPO 2 be too bad but you can’t underesti- First singles: Christian Carcione (R) d UNION COUNTY ALL-STARS…Westfield High School girls varsity basketball mate your opponent,” Snyder said. Reich, 6-3, 7-5 players Keri Pringle, left, and Tara Handza were selected by the Union County Second singles: Jon Carcione (R) d Basketball Coaches Association to play in the all-star game on March 30 between “We are looking forward to Thompson, 6-1, 6-0 Delbarton. It’s a good tournament. A the Watchung Conference and Mountain Valley Conference at Roselle Catholic Third singles: Snyder (W) d Sohil High School. The Watchung Conference won. lot of teams are gunning for us and we Aggarwal, 6-2, 6-1 are gunning for Delbarton, so it should First doubles: Stahl and Bernstein (W) d Zander Porter and Chris Kuehn, 6-1, be a fun tournament,” Thompson said. 6-4 On April 18, Westfield received a Second doubles: Alan Chu and James Lady Blue Devils Overwhelm bye then defeated Ramapo, 3-2, in Chu (W) d Taimi Ando and Chris Courtesy of Bill Howard ([email protected]) for The Westfield Leader and The Times the quarterfinals. The Blue Devils Rapparile, 6-4, 6-3 WRIGHT STUFF (AND 19 SAVES)...Senior goaltender Kyle Wright leads a stopped Millburn, 3-2, in the semifi- WESTFIELD 3, MILLBURN 2 Farmer Girls in Track, 75-50 Watchung Hills defender behind the Westfield net in Monday’s (April 20) First singles: Jason Magnes (M) d Reich, nals on April 19 to face the No. 7 Ashley Edwards earned first in 27’6.25”. Sophia Devita and lacrosse game at Kehler Stadium. Westfield (3-6) built up a 5-2 lead then hung on Newark Academy boys, who pulled a 6-2, 7-5 Second singles: Thompson (W) d Eric two individual events, placed sec- Cummings placed 2-3 in the 400 for a 6-5 win behind Wright’s 19 saves. John Bohlinger and Connor Hewett each 3-2 victory out of the fire when Tom scored twice for Westfield. Cohen, 6-1, 6-0 ond in another and was a member of hurdles with respective times of 1:18.4 Third singles: Snyder (W) d Rob Xie, 6- 3, 6-2 the winning 4x400-meter relay team and 1:19.6 (PB). First doubles: Bernstein and Stahl (W) as the Westfield High School girls d Dave Krauss and Nishant Mishra, 6-2, track and field team overwhelmed Edison 8th Grade Girls Kimberley Aslanian Haley 6-2 the hosting Union Farmers, 75-50, Second doubles: Sebastian Chen- Open With Two Wins Schmidt and Bob Renner (M) d Mike on April 14. #1 REALTOR COLDWELL BANKER’S WESTFIELD OFFICE ~ BUYER CONTROLLED SALES 2007 & 2008 Abbattista and James Chu, 6-2, 6-3 Edwards crossed first in the 400 The Westfield Edison Intermediate meters with a time of 1:04.7 and School 8th grade softball team opened #2 REALTOR COLDWELL BANKER’S WESTFIELD OFFICE ~ OVERALL PRODUCTION 2007 & 2008 CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH: NEWARK ACADEMY 3, WESTFIELD 2 teammate Molly Maher finished third its season last week with back-to- NJAR CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PLATINUM LEVEL 2007 & 2008 First singles: Quentin Monaghan (N) d at 1:08.1. Edwards and Kelly Irving back wins. Reich, 6-1, 7-5 placed 1-2 in the 200 meters with In their opener the Blue Devils Second singles: Tom Caputo (N) d Th- ompson, 5-7, 6-3, 7-5 respective times of 28 seconds and defeated Scotch Plains-Fanwood Park Third singles: Greg Holtzman (N) d 28.5 seconds. Edwards, Amanda Middle School, 8-4, as Sara Seitz Snyder, 6-2, 6-1 Garfinkel, Bridget Grogan and Irving pitched a complete game. Nicole First doubles: Bernstein and Stahl (W) won the 4x400 with a time of 4:29. Boretz led the offense with two big d Andre Rivera and Grant Schalet, 2-6, 6-0, 7-5 Edwards also crossed second in the hits and Page Pavleszek had a stellar Second doubles: Alan Chu and James 100 meters with a time of 13.3. game defensively at first base. Chu (W) d Om Pathak and Neil Sethi, 7- Aileen Grogan and Alyssa Hatch In the second game, Edison crushed 5, 6-1 finished 1-2 in the 1,600 with respec- Union, 20-1, as Tara Reardon pitched tive personal best (PB) times of 5:42.6 a five-inning complete game striking Reading is Good For You and 5:45.9. Garfinkel and Bridget out eight. Seitz rapped a double and a Grogan tied for first in the 800 with triple, and Reardon had two hits and times of 2:39.8 followed by Tierny four RBI. Aditi Jain had a solid game Cummings at 2:44. Shannon Murray offensively and defensively. Julia took top honors in the 3,200 with a Ceasarine made a great outfield snare PB time of 12:45.5 and Amy and Emily Greenberg played a solid Roggenberg placed second with a PB game at short, while Danielle Cristiano time of 12:54.5. did a fine job behind the plate. Liz Penczak won the javelin with a Edison is coached by Todd Kuster toss of 69’7” and Ariel Burns took and others contributing to the wins, goleader.com/subscribe second at 67’10”. Burn won the dis- included Emily Brucia, Christina cus with a heave of 75’9.5”. Claire Gulla, Sophia Barry, Meagan Stevens-Haas won the pole vault with McCusker, Julia and Jesse Miller, WF’s Arbes Wins Title a clearance of eight feet and took first Beth Painter, Ashley Dietz, Lexie in the triple jump with a distance of Brown, Hannah Painter and Katelyn At Princeton Invit’l 30’3.25” followed by Irving at Kelly. 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Westfield Office · 600 North Avenue, West · 908-233-0065 Westfield Office · 600 North Avenue, West · 908-233-0065 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 23, 2009 Page 15 COLDWELL BANKER& E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE Open House: Sunday, April 26th 1-4PM

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Mike Kelley went out with a great Williams placed second in the long for us over the last four or five years, pace and really kept it up and Pat jump with a distance of 40’11.75”, and they won the event at the Kearny Gray is not feeling too well but he while Raiders Louvan Powell and Relays. I think they are both ready to jumped it up. First race back! H@!! Blackwell placed fourth with a dis- break through, and I can see Sarah of a job! Josh! It was his race today. tance of 39’10.75”. Powell and Durant getting into the 18’s for the champi- He brought us up to the lead,” Scrudato Nelson took sixth in the high jump onship season, and Whitney over 17. said. “I took the baton, tried not to with a clearance of 11’2”. Raiders They will be looking to defend their look back but Jon Jackson got me at Matt McQuoid and Dave Kreps took long jump title at county relays at the the last lap.” fourth in the shot put with a distance of end of the month,” Raider Head Coach Blue Devils Todd Saunders, 84’8” and Blue Devils Tyler Mase and Jeff Koegel said. Jhakyse Williams, Jordan Johnson and Josh Firestone took sixth at 81’5.75”. Blue Devils Ashley Edwards, Alex Ricardo Johnson crossed fourth in The Raiders placed sixth in the discus Hawkins, Serena VonEpp and Kelly the 4x100 with a time of 43.5 and fifth with a distance of 211’8”, while Frank Irving finished fourth in the 4x100 in the 4x200 with a time of 1:30.7. Mellana and Ryan Brown took sixth in with a time of 51.2 and the same 260 Prospect Street, Westfield Unit 19 $544,900 Blue Devils Tyler Cusick, Andrew the javelin with a distance of 253’2”. foursome crossed the line second in Stunning & sunny Chelmsford Unit beautifully decorated featuring a Foyer leading to Liv Rm w/fplc; FDR; 2 yr old Dudick EIK; 2 Bdrm’s; Flood, Kevin Ramos and Julian In the girls’ events, Raiders Sara the 4x200 at 1:47.4. 2 full baths; newer wdws & appliances; 1 car Garage + storage in prime elevator building. Great 1 flr living convenient to town. Applebaum finished second in the Canfield (16’7”) and Whitney Adams “We all have been training really 4x800 with a time of 8:15.3 and Wil- (15’10.5”) took top honors in the hard. We want to go to Penn Relays. Open House: Sunday, April 26th 1-4PM liams, Andrew Gates, Saunders and long jump with a distance of 32’5.5”. She (Edwards) did really well. She Einbinder crossed third in the sprint The pair also placed second in the came in first or second on the turn. I medley relay with a time of 3:40, high jump with a height of 9’.0”, think we work really well as a team. while Raiders Quentin Blackwell, while the Blue Devils placed fifth. Our handoffs are going a lot better Nate Bach, Kenny Azard and Martin “I was not surprised at Sarah and than they were. Hopefully, we will Sweeney finished fifth at 3:49.9. Whitney winning the long jump. That get better,” Irving said. Blue Devils Ricardo Johnson and has consistently been a good event In the 4x400, Raiders Kim Shelus, Canfield, Laura Bruce and Ali Pearl crossed fifth with a time of 4:21.2 and Blue Devils Aileen Grogan, Amanda Garfinkel, Bridget Grogan and Lisa Nehring crossed sixth in the 4x800 at 10:23.9. Raiders Alana Sartoro, Shelus, Pearl and Canfield placed fourth in the shuttle hurdles with a time of 1:12.6, while Erin Pierce, WeichertAdams, Bruce and Brittney Veeck Weichert finished sixth in the DMR at 13:12.7. Raiders Isabella Crystal, Camille Handy, Alexus Jegede and Veeck placed sixth in the sprint medley re- 824 Coolidge Street, Westfield $618,000 Move right in to this sunny 3 Bedroom Colonial. Nicely appointed thru out including Living Room and Formal Dining Room w/ lay at 4:31.9. Blue Devils Ariel Burns hardwood floors; Eat-In Kitchen open to Family Room w/fplc w/access to deck and large backyard; finished basement with Recreation and Naimah Turner took sixth in the Room, Laundry and Powder Room and a 1 car Garage. discus with a distance of 147’6”. Burns and Liz Penczak took sixth in Open House: Sunday, April 26th 1-4PM the javelin with a distance of 158’3”. Hawkins’ lone leap of 4’8” earned fifth in the high jump. Cranford’s Natalie Englise, Gillian Burke, Kelly Burke and Claire Humen Weichert David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times became the Cougar Athletes of the STARTING THE LAST LEG…Blue Devil Lisa Nehring begins the final leg of the Week by winning the sprint medley 4x800 after receiving the baton from Bridget Grogan. relay with a time of 4:20.4.

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Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. WESTFIELD OFFICE • 209 CENTRAL AVENUE • 908-233-5555 Page 16 Thursday, April 23, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield Crew Competes In Double Header Weekend The rowers of Westfield Crew com- Westfield placed in five of six peted in the Mercer Lake Sprints/ events on April 19. Boys Novice ISA Sculling Championships at crewed by Olson, Adsit, Dwider and Mercer County Park on April 18 and Ian Yeager won their event, beating the last of the five race Manny Flick Latin Charter and Westfield’s Series in Philadelphia, PA on April Morrissey, Vercheck, Mike Paone 19. The Mercer Sprints are the fourth and Keating, who took third besting Largest Juniors race in the country. Teaneck and Penn AC. The boys On April 18, sophomores Liz Varsity crewed by Cappel, Boyes, Driscoll and Amanda Adsit competed Chris Yeager and Pat Wagner fin- in Varsity double. Delia Annitsakis, ished in third place behind North Megan Hoerrner, Charlotte Dreizen Allegheny and Ridgewood. and Anne Knisley competed in Nov- The girls JV quad of Cerami, ice quad and placed third. Driscoll, Magnanini, Centrella and Yeager Lauren Binder, Olivia Scrofani and competed in a head race format and UNDEFEATED RECORD…The IHM 4th grade girls basketball team finished Adsit competed in JV Quad. Gab finished 13th. The Novice double of its season with a perfect 20-0 record. Cerami, Livi Magnanini, Amanda Scrofani and Jenna LaRusso won Centrella and Caroline Yeager placed their event defeating Penn Charter, third in their JV Quad race. Strath Haven and Teaneck. The girls GOING SKY HIGH…Junior Mudturtle Chris Jacobs skies the ball in the rugby IHM 4th Grade Girls Go game against national power Gonzaga High School. Undefeated, 20-0, in Hoops U15, U19 Jr. Mudtutles Have The Scotch Plains IHM 4th grade needed in the championship game girls basketball team finished its sea- against the hosting Wayne team. son with an undefeated, 20-0 record, The IHM Lighting won the regu- Very Active Rugby Weekend winning the Clark Tournament, lar season in the GSBL with a 14-0 Wayne Tournament and the Garden record and had the No. 1 seed going The Union County Rugby Football girls topped Syndenham, 7-0. Julia State Basketball League (GSBL). The into the playoffs. IHM won the first Club (UCRFC) U15 rugby team Watkins made a quick break off a tap girls prided themselves in unselfish game over Clark by a small margin. squashed Parsippany, 104-5, in its penalty to score the try and Morabito play and commitment. Sophie Brause, Brooke DePaul and first match after the spring break. converted the try. In their first tournament in Clark, Rodgers provided great offense, Geoff Scognamiglio had four trys, The U19 boys went 3-0 at the the IHM Lighting had a very tough while Summer Sheppard and Alexa Ryne Morrison and Jake Rabadeau festival, beginning with a 50-0 bracket, winning games against Scariati led the defense. The final each had three trys, while splitting smashing of Syndenham. Ross Westfield, Clark and, finally, game against Berkley Heights was time playing at scrum half, as did Kettleson, Chris Sheehan and Randolph. The final game was close very hard fought. Rodgers contrib- Jake Zimmerman. Brian Mooney, Dan Camaran Burke each had a pair of until the very end when the tourna- uted great foul shooting. Julia Bigelow, Rusty Browning, Will trys. Brett DeNicola and Connor ment MVP Kyra Lockhart hit key Bonaccorso, Andrea Leitner and Cori Travers, Cameron Dial each had one Leahey had solo trys and Leahey baskets to pull the girls to victory. Bernstein led the defense. Coaches try and Morrison added seven con- added five conversions. Next, the In the Wayne Tournament, Chris- Stephen Sheppard and Scott Rodgers versions. Mudturtles blanked Good Counsel tina Rodgers averaged close to 18 were very pleased with the team’s The junior Mudturtles traveled to WESTFIELD ROWERS…Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Gab Cerami, Olivia High School from Maryland, 63-0. Scrofani, Anne Knisley, Carloine Yeager, Delia Annitsakis, Megan Heorrner, Amanda points to lead IHM. A team effort was performance. Rockville, Md. to participate in the Leahey scored three trys and four Adsit, Amanda Centrella, Liz Driscoll, Charlotte Dreizen, Laren Binder and Livi Maryland Exiles’ International Rugby conversions for a personal total of Magnanini; second row, Dylan Olson, Ben Cappel, Mark Paone, Lars Keating, Henry Festival. All three teams played three 23 points. Chris Sheehan and Burke Hershey, Chris Morrissey, Ferris Dwider and David Vercheck; back row, David Adsit matches against teams from Canada had two trys with Brandon Deitz, and Ian Yeager. Not pictured: Chris Yeager and Quinn Boyes. and the Maryland/Washington DC Brett DeFazio, Chris Jacob and Joe area. The U15 began with a 15-10 Brady each adding one try. Chris Morrissey, David Vercheck, varsity quad of Driscoll, Binder, loss to Syndenham from Kingston, On April 19, UCRFC stunned Ferris Dwider and Lars Keating com- Scrofani and Adsit finished third Ontario. Adam Smith and Gonzaga High School, 12-10. The peted in Boys Novice Quad. Mark behind Episcopal Academy and Scognamiglio each scored a try. U19s jumped to an early lead as Chris Paone, Dylan Olson, David Adsit Conestoga HS. The Novice quad of Next, the U15s played freshman Sheehan broke loose off a ruck and and Ian Yeager also competed in Knisley, Hoerrner, Dreizen and national power, Gonzaga High fed Burke, who scored under the Novice Quad. The varsity quad of Annitsakis finished second behind School. After falling behind 7-0, the goalposts. Leahey’s conversion hit Ben Cappel, Quinn Boyes, Morrissey Springside HS. Mudturtles tied the match as the for- the upright leaving the score at 5-0. and Chris Yeager had a tough time in After Sundays racing, Westfield’s wards pushed a maul over for a try Gonzaga answered with a pair of trys choppy conditions, even taking wa- girls are eighth of 26 teams in points and Ryne Morrison made the conver- to take a 10-5 lead. ter over the gunwales. competing for The Kate Godwin Tro- sion. On April 19, the Mudturtles With minutes remaining, the U19s phy in the Manny Flick Series. The battled the Maryland Exiles’ JV team pushed down field with Burke, Pat Reading is Good For You boys are 11th of 38 for the Horvat to a scoreless tie thanks to a try saving Taranto and Sheehan gaining posi- Series Trophy in the Manny Flick tackle by Adam Smith. tive ground. Once inside Gonzaga’s Series. The U19 girls lost 34-0 to powerful end, the UCRFC forwards took over. Westfield Crew is open to grades Denison High School from Ontario, Gonzaga resorted to killing the ball six through twelve in the Westfield Canada but regrouped to beat and the referee penalized them sev- area. Please visit Roosevelt High School from Mary- eral times. After the fourth penalty www.WestfieldCrew.com for more land, 26-14. After falling behind 7-0 inside five meters, the referee awarded PLACING FIRST AT STATES…The Level 10 boys gymnastics team, represent- information and summer learn-to- ing Surgent’s Elite, placed first at the State Championship Meet held on March in the first minute, Ashley Romans a penalty try and Leahey nailed the row schedules. Westfield Competi- came through with two trys, Lucy 21 at Lyndhurst High School. The team also placed first at the Pacific Coast conversion. With time running out, tive Rowing, Inc. is a 501 (c)3 orga- Classic Meet held in Oakland, CA in February. Pictured, left to right, are: front Dawson and Margot Sulmont each Gonzaga had a penalty kick from nization. Please visit our Informa- row; Coach Matt Stevenson, Paul Rizkalla Jr., Andrew Gialanella, Leroy Clarke, had a try, and Amelia Morabito made about 30 meters out but the kick goleader.com/subscribe tional Booth Sunday, April 25, at the Tristan Duverglas and Josh Friedman; back row, Garrett DeSantis, Alex Bubnov, three conversions. On April 19, the sailed wide. Westfield Spring Fling. Matt Burns, Michael Rosso, Mackenzie Dow, Asaf Gans and Billy Frank.

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Event-day results and identi- petitive bidding as a Professional Service located at 375 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This fish and deer along a scenic ridge in fications will be posted at the tent and New Jersey resulting in the following per- contract and the resolution authorizing it is sons, each acquiring the aggregate one an old quarry, a beautiful valley and a public programs and workshops will available for public inspection in the Office percent or more of the ownership thereof: jewel of a park and add about 150 be offered. The event is free to all. of the Clerk of the Board. scientists and naturalists and you have To receive a “Bio-Blitz 2008 Re- Carmine Cabell, 27 Holly Court, High- RESOLUTION NO: 2009-380 land Park, New Jersey 100% the makings of “Bio-Blitz 2009.” sults Brochure,” call (908) 659-7464 amending (Resolution No. 2008-558) Any information concerning the qualifi- Union County’s fifth annual Bio- and leave a e-mail address, or pick up AWARDED TO: Harbor Consultants, cations of any of the above current stock- Blitz will take place over a 24-hour a brochure at Trailside Nature and Inc., Cranford, New Jersey holders should be communicated in writ- period on Friday, June 12, and Satur- Science Center, located at 452 New SERVICE: for the Lenape Park Bikeway ing to Barbara Riepe of the Township of project Scotch Plains, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch day, June 13. Scientists and skilled Providence Road in Mountainside. COSTS: in an additional amount of Plains, New Jersey 07076. naturalists, assisted by community Sponsors include the Arthur Kill $17,000 for a new contract amount of Licensee: WELCOME ABOARD…Three new members were welcomed into the Woman’s volunteers, will fan out across Briant Watershed Association, Auburn Uni- $99,300 World Entertainment Group Inc. Club of Westfield (WCW) during a general club meeting featuring a St. Patrick’s Park, Hidden Valley Park and versity of Texas, Brooklyn Botanic Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk 375 Park Avenue Day celebration, held recently at the Masonic Lodge in Westfield. Pictured after of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 Houdaille Quarry in Summit and Garden, Briant Parkway Olmsted 1 T – 4/23/09, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T - 4/23/09, The Times Fee: $21.42 the installation, from left to right, are new members Evelyn Berry, Terry Gresh, Springfield to identify as many living Conservancy, Columbia University, Beatrice Benisch and WCW President Dolores Geisow. creatures and types of vegetation as Friends of Lenape Park, National possible. Biodiversity Parks, Inc., the New Jer- Specialists have already been re- sey Mycological Association, New DO-IT-YOURSELF Nature Club Posts Events cruited but many more are needed in Jersey Department of Environmental areas ranging from butterflies and Protection (DEP) Division of Fish CLASSIFIED ADS To Be Held in Late April dragonflies to fungi, grasses, birds and Wildlife, New Jersey DEP and mammals, to identify the hun- Americorps Watershed Ambassador WESTFIELD – The Greater Clare Minick coordinates these local dreds of species that exist in the parks. Program, Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Watchung Nature Club has announced park tours. Participants are asked to Scientists, naturalists and amateur the Staten Island Zoo, Torrey Botani- 24/7 two upcoming activities. meet at 7 a.m. at Echo Lake Park in nature lovers interested in participat- cal Society, Trailside Nature and Sci- On Saturday, April 25, Andy and Mountainside at the first parking lot ing on a Bio-Blitz team should call ence Center, Union County Parks Visit Our Website Gemma Major will lead a bird walk at on the left after entering the park Susan Terra at the Union County De- Advisory Board, Summit Garden Sandy Hook to look for spring mi- from Route 22 and Mountain Avenue partment of Parks and Community Club, Wild Birds Unlimited, and grants. Warblers, verios and others (near Bliwise Liquors). Renewal, (908) 527-4032, to receive WildMetro. www.goleader.com will arrive there about this time. Those These walks are described as ideal a bio-blitz brochure and to register. interested are asked to meet at 7 a.m. for both beginner and expert birders. A bio-blitz is an intensive effort to in the Target parking lot on Central Attendees will view migrants at 7 identify plants and animals found in a Avenue in Clark to arrange a.m. and have coffee and doughnuts given area – in this case the 173-acre carpooling. at 9 a.m. There is a $1 charge. Inter- trio of Union County parks. The goal JUST LISTED !!! Alternatively, participants can meet ested persons are asked to call Ms. of this effort is to raise awareness of at the New Jersey Audubon Society Minick at (908) 518-0199 so she the diversity of life in these parks and Bird Observatory at Garden Park knows how many to expect. the wonderful resources they offer Memorial, located at the corner of The Greater Watchung Nature Club for recreation and as outdoor class- Magruder and Hartshorn Drives, in is dedicated to promoting fellowship rooms. Along with woodland, stream, Sandy Hook at 8 a.m. Individuals are among those who share an apprecia- river and field habitats, this year’s asked to call the Majors at (732) 583- tion of the natural world. Annual dues bio-blitz will offer unique ridge and 7971 if they plan to attend. are $12 for an individual, $17 for a valley habitats, which may yield sur- The first of four of the club’s early couple/family and $4 for students. prising results. Sunday walks will take place during The public is welcome to attend all The blitz will start at 5 p.m. on the height of migration on April 26. club programs and trips. Friday, June 12, with staff and scien- tists on-hand throughout the night. Other volunteers will work in shifts Auxiliary to Collect Clothing This Saturday throughout Saturday, June 14, until 5 WESTFIELD – The Ladies Auxil- Westfield. p.m. “Bio-Blitz Central” will be lo- iary of Westfield’s Martin Wallberg “Proceeds from the ‘Clothing by cated in Briant Park. Post No. 3 American Legion will the Pound’ sale will help us with our A large tent will house a field lab sponsor a “Clothing-by-the-Pound” many activities involving veterans, Drive this Saturday, April 25, from 8 including visits to hospitals, events Reading is Good For You a.m. to 3 p.m. held here at the post for their benefit Participants are asked to donate and overseas programs, among many clean, useable (folded) clothes pre- others,” said Angie Pariso, spokesper- packed in large, sturdy garbage bags. son for Post 3. “This is our first cloth- This includes adult and children’s ing drive, and we are very optimistic, clothes, bedding, towels and the like. especially given the time of year.” Belts and shoes will not be accepted. The clothing itself will be sorted Donations must be received no later and shipped in containers to those in than 3 p.m. Individuals are asked to need in Africa, Central America, South bring donations directly to Post No. 3 America and other locations. For ad- at 1003 North Avenue, West, in ditional information or questions, call goleader.com/subscribe Ms. Pariso at (908) 358-7963. PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 758 Westfield Avenue NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 4/16/09 WESTFIELD - Gorgeous, move-in ready, updated Colonial home. Combines old charm Public Notice is hereby given that the w/ modern day features. Adjacent to Lincoln School & 1/2 mile from train station. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- Renovated in 2008. Huge Master Bdrm w/double French vanity and 2 walk-in closets. 2, petitive bidding as a Professional Service separate & full carpeted basements. Details: *4 Bdrms, 3 1/2 Ba., Ceiling fans in every pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is bdrm, *Walk-in closets in Master, *Laundry rm adjacent to Master, *Modern kitchen with available for public inspection in the Office new stainless appliances that opens to large family room *Open floor plan, *Formal of the Clerk of the Board. 42¢ RESOLUTION NO: 2009-391 dining room, *Wall-to-wall bookshelves in liv. rm, *2 Fireplaces (liv rm & den,) *Newly amending (Resolution No. 2008-996) painted (inside & out), *Exposed hrdwd flrs throughout main level, *New carpet in AWARDED TO: Palumbo & Renaud, Cranford, New Jersey spacious playrm, gym & upstairs living areas, *Beautiful sunroom w/hrdwd flrs, *Kitch. SERVICE: Special counsel in the matter We’ll mail 7,000 copies of your article for 2¢ apiece opens up to living room, *Newly installed wrap around front & backyard fence, *Private entitled Catherine Alexander v. UC, et als garage. $859,999. 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This will non- partisan politics as his key is- The candidate and his wife, Mary ning for State Assembly in the 21st help kick start our economy and put more sues, ThirdWard Town Council can- Ellen, along with their 11-year-old Legislative District in the Republican money in our pockets that in turn will get didate Tom Delaney last week an- son, Leo, are active parishioners of primary on June 2. I am asking for your spent back in our local market. With an nounced his candidacy for Westfield St. Helen’s Roman Catholic vote to change the status quo in our improvement in the economy, our real state. I support fair school funding, estate market will improve as well. It seems Town Council. Church. Leo is presently a fifth lower taxes on individuals and busi- downright silly to force towns to build “Of all the issues facing our town grader at Jefferson School. They nesses, and the elimination of COAH COAH housing when our real estate mar- today, none are as challenging or as reside in the Manor Park section of (Council on Affordable Housing). ket is depressed and people cannot sell the important as the fiscal issues we as Westfield. School funding in our state is unfair homes they are in. We should eliminate the a town are now facing and will con- “I look forward to walking the ward and puts an unnecessary burden on our whole program and the government bu- tinue to face. I believe that under and meeting the people of Westfield district while a select few schools ben- reaucracy that goes along with it. the leadership of Mayor Skibitsky that I have not yet had the pleasure to efit because of a bizarre ruling by the This June 2, I am asking for your vote the town has done a tremendous job meet. To me this is the best part of the courts. Places like Jersey City, with their so I can be your voice to change the LAYING THE GROUNDWORK…Groundwork Elizabeth joined members of managing its budget. campaign where we get to share the high rise towers and beautiful waterside status quo in Trenton. Vote for the new the Groundwork (GW) USA national organization for a presentation in Washing- promenades, receive over a $100 million name on the ballot that brings the expe- “But with the announcement that issues facing the people of our ward dollars of extra aid at a time when their rience, leadership and determination we ton, D.C., to engage federal support for the non-profit’s growing effective national Councilman Sal Caruana, who has as well as the people of Westfield,” program for urban sustainability. Groundwork USA Board members and par- tax ratables are increasing and our schools need. Make a choice for a better New ticipants involved with the Cannon House presentation are pictured in front of been a great asset as the finance Mr. Delaney said. receive flat or decreased funding. This Jersey. Make the choice for change. committee chair, is not seeking re- Mr. Delanney can be reached at Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Pictured, left to right, are: James Hunter drives up our property taxes and subsi- Bruce Meringolo (Groundwork Anacostia), Maggie Super Church (GWUSA), Brittany Bauer election, I believe that my experi- [email protected] or (908) 419- dizes others outside our district. Sterling (GW West Virginia), Curt Collier (GWUSA), Rick Magder (GW Hudson Valley), ence as a financial professional has 5748. At a time when everyone is feeling the Jennifer Lawrence (GW Somerville), Dennis Chestnut (GW Anacostia), Kate never been needed more,” Mr. O’Brien (GW Lawrence), Jonathan Phillips (GW Elizabeth), Sasha Cruz and Delaney said. Wanny Munoz (GW Lawrence Green Team students). Mayor Skibitsky commented that, “Tom has the professional financial ability and drive to help move Westfield Groundwork Elizabeth Seeks through difficult challenges and serve the community as a dedicated and forthright councilman.” Support From Washington Born in Jersey City, Mr. Delaney is a lifelong New Jersey resident and ELIZABETH — Groundwork representative of the Green has been a resident of Westfield for Elizabeth joined members of the movement…we are truly a people 11 years. He grew up in Bridgewater Groundwork USA national organiza- movement.” and attended Bridgewater-Raritan tion, on St. Patrick’s Day 2009, for a For more information on East High School where he was rec- presentation in Washington, D.C. The Groundwork’s National outreach, or ognized as receiving honors and a purpose of the meeting was to engage to volunteer to help at the local level, member of the National Honor Soci- federal support for the non-profit’s contact Groundwork Elizabeth locally ety. Receiving an academic scholar- growing effective national program by calling (908) 289-0262 or visiting ship, Mr. Delaney continued his stud- for urban sustainability. groundworkelizabeth.com or ies at Fairfield University where he The presentation was moderated by groundworkusa.net. graduated in 1986 with a Bachelor of Greg Lewis of the Revitalizing Older Science degree in Business Market- Cities Task force, as guests from Con- ing and minor in Management Infor- gressional and federal staff listened Letter to Editor mation Systems. and asked questions. Amongst the in- Since graduating from Fairfield, vited guests, Rep. Nikki Tsongas of Leader Should Address Mr. Delaney has spent his entire 23- Massachusetts spoke on behalf of her year career in the banking and fi- local Lawrence, Mass. Groundwork Psychologist as ‘Dr’ nancial services industry, the vast organization, citing successes with the I appreciate the paper’s coverage of my majority of which as an assistant program. Sasha Cruz and Wanny induction into the Rutgers University Hall vice-president with JP Morgan Luxury Condominium Residences For Those 55-plus of Fame Distinguished Alumni. How- Chase. Munoz, youth members of Lawrence’s ever, I would like to call your attention to Green Team, spoke about how Ground- the fact that those of us who have earned His responsibilities have in- in the Heart of Downtown Westfield work changed their lives personally, a doctoral degree in psychology are ad- cluded managing, budgeting, and citing the need to take personal owner- dressed as “Dr” rather than “Ms” or Mr.” mentoring a staff of 20-plus em- ship in their community. Their work I hope that in the future, when The ployees in all areas of home lending on cleanups and projects has enhanced Westfield Leader writes about psycholo- operations. Prior to working at JP their self-esteem and propelled them gists, the appropriate title is used. Morgan Chase, the candidate was Open House! to continue their education past high Dorothy W. Cantor involved in the start up of a local school. Westfield bank, Watchung Hills Bank, where Groundwork was formed in 1996 he appeared on a CNN spot con- by an initiative between the National County to Distribute cerning the insurability of safe de- Saturday, April 25th, 1pm - 4pm Park Service Rivers and Trails Assis- posit boxes. tance Program and individual cities, $3.5 Mil. in Fed Grants The bank was later sold to World The Savannah in Downtown Westfield, and is dedicated to the mission of ELIZABETH – The Union County Savings Bank for a capital gain for 111 Prospect Street, Westfield, NJ “changing places, changing lives.” Board of Chosen Freeholders is set to its stockholders. Presently, Mr. The Groundwork program began lo- begin distributing $3.5 million in fed- Delaney is a self-employed finan- New Excitinggg Pricing on select condominiums. cally in Elizabeth in 2003. Currently eral grants recently secured from the cial planner working in tandem with there are 21 cities that are either host- U.S. Department of Housing and Ur- Parsippany-based Langdon Ford Fi- ing or in work to host Groundwork. ban Development’s (HUD) Continuum nancial. Residents at the Savannah enjoy concierge service, secured entry, Elizabeth Mayor Chris Bollwage, of Care Homeless Assistance Program. Mr. Delaney has served in the past an elegant lobby, a community room with a prep kitchen for catered parties, elevators a chief advocate of the 501c3, played This is among the largest grants the as an assistant coach in Westfield a role in the St. Patrick’s Day meeting county has received from this program Little League, Westfield PAL flag to each floor and two underground parking spaces per unit. by urging his fellow mayoral coun- since 1998, officials said. football, and presently as an assistant terparts in Groundwork program cit- The county submitted the applica- coach of St. Helen’s CYO Boys Bas- Eileen Ward-Conway - Broker, Office: (908) 233-5900 | Josephine Ward-Gallagher - Realtor, Cell: (908) 413-0040 ies to write letters of support for the tion to HUD in cooperation with the ketball. He has also volunteered his program. Prior to the presentation, Plainfield Housing Authority, the time with Cub Scout Pack 673 as well www.TheSavannahWestfield.com Groundwork Elizabeth also took the Elizabeth Housing Authority, as with various activities benefitting Equal Housing Opportunity. Oral representations cannot be relied upon as correctly stating representations of the developer. For correct representations, make reference to the offering plan which will be furnished by a opportunity to speak to staff from Bridgeway Rehabilitation Services, Jefferson Elementary School. He is developer to a buyer or lessee. All dimensions are approximate, and all floor plans and developments are subject to change. Not an offer where prohibited by state statutes. This offering is made only by the prospectus Senator Frank Lautenberg’s and Rep. Inc, Community Access Unlimited, also volunteers at the St. Mary’s Din- for the condominium and no statement should be relied upon if not made in the prospectus. Prices, plans and specifications are subject to change without notice. Leonard Lance’s offices. the Elizabeth Coalition to House the Groundwork Elizabeth Executive Homeless, Homefirst Interfaith Hous- Director Jonathan Phillips said, ing and Family Services, Inc, Volun- “When the guests of the forum saw teers of America and Collaborative the Lawrence, Mass. Green Team Support Programs of New Jersey, the members speak personally about how YMCA of Eastern Union County, and their lives were affected by Ground- the YWCA of Eastern Union County. work, there was a resounding thunder The freeholder board voted to award of applause. Groundwork is position- the contracts at its regularly scheduled ing itself uniquely as more than a meeting on April 16. Visit us at burgdorff.com to see all our homes for sale. See it all on the web in color . . . www.goleader.com

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WESTFIELD $425,000 WESTFIELD $559,000 FANWOOD $799,000 FANWOOD $849,000 Bright, sunny, freshly painted Lovely, renovated Townhouse in Exquisitely restored Victorian Elegant center hall Colonial with 10 Townhouse, end unit offers 5 rooms premier downtown location fea- Eastlake historic home with 6+ rooms includes 4 Bedrooms, 2.1 and includes 2.1 baths. Large, pri- tures 6 rooms and includes 2 Bed- Bedrooms, 4 fireplaces and open baths and features artful upgrades. vate yard with deck, spacious lay- rooms and 2.1 baths. Close to NYC front porch. Incredible attention to Dramatic entry, custom moldings, out with beautiful hardwood floors transportation and park. Gleaming, details returns this home to its beautiful wet bar with custom cabi- throughout. new and refinished hardwood floors former splendor! Live in a piece of nets and wine cooler. Basement throughout. history. level with marble floor, huge “the- atre” room and gym.

Westfield 4 Bedroom Colonial This charming home is situated in the picturesque suburb of Westfield, close to school, train and the town center. A gracious front porch provides a lovely spot to sit and start FANWOOD $399,000 WESTFIELD $699,900 WESTFIELD $999,999 WESTFIELD $529,000 the day. The large, updated kitchen opens to a spacious family room with fireplace Spacious 8 room Cape Cod on Lovely “Wychwood” home has Very charming center hall Colonial Artfully styled Colonial. Includes with French doors to the deck beyond. The private yard has a lovely patio surrounded large, private lot. Great location 2 been totally renovated and is in the “Gardens” is all updated. 8 rooms with 4 Bedrooms, Living by pretty perennials. There are four bedrooms on the second floor and a third floor Fabulous large Kitchen with center play room/guest suite and two full bathrooms. The home provides character with its blocks to train and town. Includes “move-in” ready. All new Kitchen Room with fireplace, lovely Formal beautiful hardwood floor and original architectural detail. Updates include a new new central air conditioning, hard- and appliances, baths, roof, land- island, newer baths, roof, CAC and Dining Room, newer Kitchen with roof and windows, sprinkler system, central air conditioning, updated baths, new wood floors throughout, in-ground scaping, driveway and more. Beau- Family Room adjacent to Kitchen. powder room and breakfast nook, furnace and hot water heater, upgraded electric, new third floor carpeting and pool, newer furnace and new tiful refinished oak floors. Freshly Beautiful landscaping, close to town, patio/den and enclosed porch. meticulous ongoing maintenance. This is a very special home is priced at $599,900. HWH. painted interior and exterior. Neu- train, schools and park. Move-in Close to everything! Please call me for a private showing or stop by the open house on Sunday! tral décor. condition. Beautiful décor. Maryalice Ryan, MBA, ABR, SRES, ASP Sales Associate Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage For all your mortgage needs Call ERA Mortgage at 888-421-3813 Coldwell Banker International President’s Circle NJAR Circle of Excellence 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 WESTFIELD OFFICE t 600 North Avenue West t Westfield, NJ 07090 t (908) 233-0065 Direct Line: 908-928-9121 [email protected] ©2008 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT, Incorporated. 16 Offices Throughout New Jersey Owned and Operated By NRT Incorporated WESTFIELD OFFICE 209 CENTRAL AVENUE 908-233-5555 Page 20 Thursday, April 23, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Union County Offers Little Artists Workshop History Grant Workshop Designed For First Graders WESTFIELD – The Union County gram that teaches and promotes better WESTFIELD – The Westfield to residents of all communities, will Board of Chosen Freeholders is spon- understanding of and appreciation for Summer Workshop, (WSW) has de- be held at Edison Intermediate soring a free grant-writing workshop Union County and New Jersey history. signed age-appropriate courses for School in Westfield, from June 29 for Union County-based non-profit Participants are encouraged to all its children, led by degreed and until July 31, from 8:30 a.m. until groups, including historical societies, come prepared to discuss their project certified teachers, as well as profes- 12:30 p.m. historic house museums, libraries and or program ideas. Grant applications sionals who have experience with each Early morning drop-off is avail- similar organizations seeking funding and guidelines will be available at the particular age level. able and a full day of programming for a history program or project merit- workshop. Those in pre-kindergarten and kin- can be arranged with the Westfield ing funding through the 2010 Union The maximum request for a General dergarten can attend hands-on mini YMCA. A registered nurse is on duty County History Grant Program. Operating Support (GOS) grant is workshops that offer them exposure during the regular Workshop hours. The grant period runs from Sep- $7,500, and it is available only to Union to arts, crafts, drama, music, cre- For more information on the WSW, tember 1 through August 31, 2010. County-based history organizations. ative movement, violin and foreign call (908) 518-1551 or visit 150-152 The workshop will be conducted from Other nonprofits may request a Special language. Their teacher remains with East Broad Street. For information 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April Project Grant up to $5,000 to expand them throughout the day, and spe- on all programs of the NJWA, log on 29, at the Union County Annex, lo- history programming. The funds are cialty teachers visit their classroom to njworkshopforthearts.com. cated at 300 North Avenue East in awarded on a competitive basis. Westfield. To confirm attendance at the April History grant program staff will 29 workshop or receive more infor- Tour of Notable Homes participants will get to experience the above Cranford present an overview of the grant pro- mation, contact the Union County colonial as part of the tour. The home features Chinese ancestral portraits, gram and a step-by-step approach to Office of Cultural and Heritage Af- contemporary artwork by prominent Nantucket artists, Murano period glass and preparing the application budget and fairs at 633 Pearl Street, Elizabeth witty original wood sculptures. narrative for a history project or pro- 07202. To learn more, call (908) 436- 2912. New Jersey Relay users should PUBLIC NOTICE dial 711. E-mail requests can be sent Home Tour to Feature TOWN OF WESTFIELD to [email protected]. INVITATION TO BID PUBLIC NOTICE Cran. Decorator’s Colonial Whereas bids were received on Tues- TOWN OF WESTFIELD WESTFIELD – For a change of pace, glass and witty original wood sculp- day, March 31, 2009 for police uniforms and upon review it was determined that it Public Notice is hereby given that an a 1947 Colonial home has been chosen tures.” Live music is scheduled to ac- was in the best interest of the town to re- ordinance of which the following is a copy as one featured on the 25th Annual company the tour through the home. bid therefore the bids for uniforms, equip- was introduced, read and passed on first Tour of Notable Homes fundraiser, pre- A much-anticipated event every year, ment, body armor and ammunition will be reading by the Council of the Town of sented by The Friends of Westfield the Tour of Notable Homes presents received as below. Westfield at a meeting held April 21, 2009, Sealed proposals will be received by the and that the said Council will further con- Symphony Orchestra on May 16, for its five diverse homes for public scrutiny Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- sider the same for final passage on the 5th “examples of space management and in support of the area’s acclaimed sym- bers at the Municipal building, 425 East day of May, 2009 at 8:00 p.m., or as soon unique contents,” according to Lee phony orchestra. Shuang Guo, presi- Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey on thereafter as said matter can be reached, Corcoran, chairman. dent of the Friend’s group, said, “Ticket Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers, Municipal Build- ing, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, Located in Cranford, this home to an sales cover only about a third of the KIDS “HAVE A COW”…Students in the Little Artists first grade program UNIFORMS, EQUIPMENT, New Jersey, at which time and place any interior decorator is an example of what funds necessary to offer the musical present “Click, Clack, Moo, Cows that Type” in the drama segment of last year’s BODY ARMOR AND AMMU- person who may be interested therein will can be done to make a smaller home a productions of the symphony. The home Westfield Summer Workshop. NITION FOR THE WESTFIELD be given an opportunity to be heard con- POLICE DEPARTMENT cerning said ordinance. showplace, according to Mrs. Corcoran, tour is a pleasant way to reach out to the Proposals must be delivered at the place Claire J. Gray who said, “People will be amazed by community and help cover the short- to enhance their relationship with and before the hour mentioned in a sealed Town Clerk the clever point-of-view the owners fall.” the arts. WF Resident Receives envelope marked “Police Uniforms for the GENERAL ORDIANCE NO. 1934 have employed to create style and func- According to Mrs. Corcoran, tickets The Little Artists Workshop, spe- Westfield Police Department” bearing the Model Congress Honor CALENDAR YEAR 2009 tion in spaces that to others would be to the tour include entertainment and cifically designed for those entering name and address of the bidder, addressed ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH WESTFIELD – Newark Academy to the Town of Westfield, 425 East Broad constraining.” refreshments, as well as other “value- first grade, is a transition program for A CAP BANK student and Westfield resident Alex Street, Westfield, New Jersey, and must (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14) “In this pampered home,” tour do- added” features, including a series of students who are leaving the self- be in the office of the Clerk on or before cent Carolyn Fleder said, “tour partici- 40-minute classes for those who are contained environment of the pre- Serratelli, class of 2012, was named the hour named. WHEREAS, the Local Government Cap an award recipient at the Penn Model Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.1 et seq. provides pants will see such rarities as one-of-a- interested in learning more about the school setting, but also participate in Bids must be accompanied by a pro- Congress Conference at the Univer- posal guarantee in the form of a certified that in the preparation of the annual bud- kind Chinese ancestral portraits, con- techniques of interior design. A bou- many artistic areas that the older chil- check, cashier’s check or bid bond in an get, a municipality shall limit any increase temporary artwork by prominent Nan- tique sale will feature the home acces- sity of Pennsylvania, held in late Feb- in said final budget appropriations to 2.5% dren experience in the workshop. amount of 10% of the total bid, payable to tucket artists, romantic Murano period sories line of a famous husband-and- They will begin their days with ruary. the Town of Westfield. Each proposal or the cost of living adjustment of 3.5% wife design team. must be accompanied by a surety com- over the previous years final appropria- their “homeroom” teacher and then pany certification stating that the said tions; and PUBLIC NOTICE Tickets for the 2009 Tour of Notable move together as a group from class Surety Company will provide the bidder WHEREAS, a municipality may, by ordi- Homes cost $25 when purchased prior nance, bank the difference between its to class They receive instruction, in with the required performance bond in the UNION COUNTY to May 16, when they will be sold at an eight-day rotation cycle, in tra- full amount to be contracted. final budget appropriations subject to the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS $30. They are now available at Burgdorff Bidders must be in compliance with all 2.5% cap and the 3.5% cost of living ORDINANCE NO. 683-2009 ditional arts and crafts, sculpture, provisions of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et. seq. and adjustment when said difference is not INTRODUCTION: 3/25/2009 Realtors, Coldwell Banker Realtors, gym games and drama, as well as N.J.A.C. 17:27. appropriated as part of the final budget; FINAL READING: 4/16/2009 Weichert Realtors, Baron’s Drug Store, and science, puzzles, stories, math and Bidders must submit valid State of New Was introduced and passed on first read- The Town Book Store, The Town Bank WHEREAS, the Town Council of the vocal music. Jersey Business Registration Certificate. ing by the Union County Board of Chosen Town of Westfield, County of Union, hereby Of Westfield, Irma’s Hallmark in This year, the program will include Specifications and proposal forms may Freeholders at a REGULAR MEETING on determines that this difference in the Fanwood, Periwinkle’s Fine Gifts of be examined and picked up at the Westfield March 25th 2009, and said Ordinance a segment in Musical Theater. The amount of $288,600.52 that is not appro- Police Department Records Bureau, 425 has been published with Notice of Intro- Cranford and Christoffers Flowers of priated as part of the final budget shall be Little Artists also attend Gecko Kids East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey duction thereof and of the time and place Mountainside. retained as an exception to the final appro- Creative Computer Studio and Kids 07090, Monday through Friday between fixed for its further consideration and the priations in either of the next two succeed- For further information, call (908) on Keys, an innovative approach to the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Board has duly held a hearing thereof and ing years; 232-9400. The Mayor and Council reserve the right has given all persons interested an oppor- learning the piano. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED to reject any and all bids, also waive any tunity to be heard. NOW, THEREFORE, that any amount authorized hereinabove This year’s WSW program, open informality if it is deemed advisable so to BE IT RESOLVED, by the Union County PUBLIC NOTICE that is not appropriated as part of the final do. Board of Chosen Freeholders that said budget shall be retained as an exception UNIUON COUNTY 1 T - 4/23/09, The Leader Fee: $45.39 Ordinance be and the same hereby is PUBLIC NOTICE MODEL CITIZEN…Newark Acad- to final appropriation in either of the next WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD finally passed and adopted, and be it FUR- emy student and Westfield resident two succeeding years; and UNIUON COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE THER RESOLVED, that the Ordinance REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Alex Serratelli receives Penn Model BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD published herewith has been finally TOWN OF WESTFIELD certified copy of this ordinance as intro- Notice is hereby given that the County of Congress award. adopted on April 16th 2009, and the 20 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PLANNING BOARD duced be filed with the Director of the Union, in cooperation with the Union day period of limitations within which a Division of Local Government Services County Department of Human Services, Notice is hereby given that the County of Alex received Honorable Mention The Westfield Planning Board will meet suit, action or proceeding questioning the within 5 days of introduction; and will only receive proposals on Wednes- Union, in cooperation with the Union for the Senate Full Session. The Penn on Monday, May 4, 2009 in Council Cham- validity of such Ordinance can be com- BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a day, May 20, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the County Department of Human Services, bers in the Westfield Municipal Building, menced has begun to run from the date of Model Congress Conference hosts certified copy of this ordinance upon adop- Union County Administration Building, 10 will receive proposals on Wednesday, May 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New first publication of this statement. more than 600 high school delegates tion, with the recorded vote included Elizabethtown Plaza, Freeholders Meet- 20, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Union Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider thereon; be filed with said Director within 5 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT ing Room, 6th Floor, Elizabeth, New Jer- County Administration Building, 10 from across the nation to debate their the following application for preliminary days after such adoption. THE PROPOSED 2009 FEES sey, for the: Elizabethtown Plaza, Freeholders Meet- own legislation in simulation of the and final major site plan approval with 1 T - 4/23/09, The Leader Fee: $53.04 AND CHARGES SCHEDULE ing Room, 6th Floor, Elizabeth, New Jer- variances: NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF U.S. Congress. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF sey, for the: LABOR & WORKFORCE For four days, students gather to Almarc Associates, Joseph Spector PUBLIC NOTICE PARKS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT and Marc Spector (the “Applicant”) 109, RENEWAL. confront the most challenging do- TOWN OF WESTFIELD WORK FIRST NEW JERSEY (WIA) YOUTH PROGRAMS 113 and 117 East Broad Street also mestic and foreign issues that face BOARD OF EDUCATION A copy of this ordinance has been posted PROGRAM (EMPLOYABILITY FUNDS) American Recovery & Reinvestment known as Block 2505, Lots 27, 26 and on the Bulletin Board upon which public Program Year 2009 Act - WIA Summer Youth America today. By writing their own 25 on the Tax Map of the Town of NOTICE TO BIDDERS notices are customarily posted in the Ad- (July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010) Employment Program legislation and preparing for debate, Westfield (the Premises”) seeking Pre- Sealed proposals will be received by the ministration Building of the County of Union, WIA Youth Year 2009 Program liminary and Final Site Plan Approval Proposals are being solicited through delegates learn to actively engage in Board of Education of the Westfield School and a copy is available up to and including (July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010) with respect to those Premises. Appli- a fair and open process in accordance contemporary political discourse. District, Union County, New Jersey, at the the time of such meeting to the members cant proposes to renovate and upgrade with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4. Proposals are being solicited through Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, of the general public of the County who The Congress is divided into a Sen- existing commercial/retail space at the Allowable participant activities and ser- a fair and open process in accordance Westfield, New Jersey, for the following shall request such copies, at the office of ate and House of Representatives, first floor level and renovate and vices include: Job Search (JS), Commu- with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4. supplies, equipment or services: the Clerk of the Board in said Union County reconfigure existing residential apart- nity Work Experience (CWEP), Alterna- Allowable participant activities and ser- which, like the real Congress, are Administration Building in Elizabeth, New ments on the second and third floors. BID FOR: tive Work Experience (AWEP), and Job vices are based upon Section 129 of the composed of individual committees Jersey. Also some new construction is pro- B 10-06 PRINTED FORMS Search/Life Skills (JS/LS). Act and shall be used to carry out pro- Nicole L. DiRado, RMC, MPA, Clerk that focus on particular legislative posed for residential apartments. The FOR THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR Participants to be served with these grams that provide objective assessment of the Board of Chosen Freeholders topics. work will include the addition of new employability funds are recipients of Tem- of the needs of the individual participant, BIDS DUE: 1 T - 4/23/09, The Leader Fee: $40.29 egress stairs, new mechanical, plumb- porary Assistance for Needy Families develop individual service strategies and May 14, 2009 AT 1:00 PM PUBLIC NOTICE ing and electrical systems. Applicant PUBLIC NOTICE (TANF) for regular Employment Directed provide preparation for postsecondary also proposes to merge the three prop- The bids will be received at the Admin- Activities (EDA). General Assistance (GA), educational opportunities, linkages be- TOWN OF WESTFIELD erties that are currently three tax map istration Building, 302 Elm Street, UNION COUNTY BOARD Food Stamp (FS) and GA/FS recipients tween academic and occupational learn- NOTICE OF PENDING lots on Block 2505. Westfield, New Jersey 07090, on the date OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS will be serviced with GA, FS and GA/FS ing, preparation for unsubsidized employ- BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY Applicant seeks variances from the fol- and at the time indicated, and then publicly Employment Directed Activities (EDA) ment and effective connections to inter- RESOLUTION NO. 2009-362 lowing provisions of the Land Use Ordi- opened and read aloud. funding. mediaries with strong links to the job mar- The bond ordinance, the summary terms Intro: 3/19/2009 nance of the Town of Westfield. Bids must be in strict compliance with Funding allocations and minimum en- ket and local/regional employers. of which are included herein, was intro- Adoption: 4/16/2009 List of New C.40:55D70c Variances specifications. Specifications may be se- rollment levels for funding sources gov- Funding allocations and minimum en- duced and passed upon first reading at a Requested: cured from, Purchasing Office 302 Elm WHEREAS, pursuant to the Local Gov- erned by this legal notice will be announced rollment levels for funding sources gov- meeting of the Town Council of the Town § 17.02B5 - Ordinance requires 41 park- Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 (908) ernment Cap Law, N.J.S.A.§ 40A:4-45.1 at a later date. erned by this legal notice will be announced of Westfield, in the County of Union, State ing spaces per requirements by zone cal- 789-4407. Bids must be made on the et seq., a county is limited in increasing its In an effort to assist candidates intend- at a later date. of New Jersey, on April 21, 2009. It will be culation. Applicant proposes 1 spaces. proposal forms in the manner designated. final tax levy for the current year by 2.5% ing to apply for these funds, a BIDDERS In an effort to assist candidates intend- further considered for final passage, after §17.02C 1 and 7 - Ordinance requires Proposals must be endorsed on the out- of the final tax levy of the preceding year, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CONFER- ing to apply for these funds, a BIDDERS public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the 26 total parking spaces by use require- side of the sealed envelope, with the name unless by resolution approved by the ma- ENCE will be held on Wednesday, April TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CONFER- Town Council to be held in the Municipal ment calculation. of the bidder, the bidder’s address and the jority of the full board it chooses to in- 29, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Union County ENCE will be held on Wednesday, April Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, (§17.02 C 1 requires 5 parking spaces name of the supplies, equipment, or ser- crease the budget by 3.5%; and College, Elizabeth Campus Theater, 12 29, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the Union County New Jersey, on May 5, 2009 at 8:00 P.M. for residential use and §17.02 C 7 requires vices for which the bid is submitted. It is WHEREAS, it is the intention of this West Jersey Street, Elizabeth, New Jer- College, Elizabeth Campus Theater, 12 During the week prior to and up to and 21 parking spaces for retail use for the understood and agreed that proposals may resolution to be the first step in the autho- sey. Request for Proposal (RFP) pack- West Jersey Street, Elizabeth, New Jer- including the date of such meeting copies combined total of 26 parking spaces re- be delivered before the time or at the place rization of the establishment of a Cap ages will be available for pickup at the sey. Request for Proposal (RFP) pack- of the full ordinance will be available, at no quired). Applicant proposes 1 parking specified for opening. The Board of Edu- Bank within the Calendar Year 2009 Conference. ages will be available for pickup at the cost and during regular business hours, at space. cation assumes no responsibility for bids County Budget pursuant to N.J.S.A.§ Requests for Proposals may be obtained Conference. the Clerk’s office for the members of the List of Existing Non-conforming Con- mailed or misdirected in delivery. No bids 40A:4-45.15b , and online as of Friday, April 24, 2009 at http:/ Requests for Proposals may be obtained general public who shall request the same. ditions shall be received after the time desig- WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A.§ /www.ucnj.org/rfprfq/index.cfm. If further online as of Friday, April 24, 2009 at http:/ The summary of the terms of such bond §11.25 E 3 - Ordinance requires mini- nated. 40A:4-45.15b a county whose final tax information is needed, please contact the /www.ucnj.org/rfprfq/index.cfm. If further ordinance follows: mum rear yard of 35 feet. Existing rear Bidding shall be in conformance with the levy is less than 3.5% of the final tax levy Union County Workforce Investment Board information is needed, please contact the TITLE: A BOND ORDINANCE yard is 14.8 feet. applicable requirements of of the preceding year may appropriate the at (908) 558-2567. Proposals may be Union County Workforce Investment Board TO AUTHORIZE THE IM- §17.02 B 5 - Ordinance requires 45 N.J.S.A.18A:18A-1 et.seq., pertaining to difference between its actual tax levy of mailed upon request by calling Philip Kandl at (908) 558-2567. Proposals may be PROVEMENT OF WILLOW parking spaces based on the zone district. the “Public School Contracts Law”. the current year and 3.5% of the final tax at (908) 527-4860. mailed upon request by calling Philip Kandl GROVE ROAD (FROM Existing is 1 parking space. The Board of Education of the Town of levy from the preceding year, reserving All questions regarding the RFP must be at (908) 527-4860. RAHWAY AVENUE TO LAM- §17.02 C 1 and 7 - Ordinance requires Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, that difference as an exception to its final made in writing directed to Philip Kandl. All questions regarding the RFP must be BERTS MILL ROAD) IN, BY 29 parking spaces based on use. (Section reserves the right to reject any or all bids tax levy in either of the next two succeed- Questions may be faxed to (908) 659- made in writing directed to Philip Kandl. AND FOR THE TOWN OF 17.02 C 1 requires 8 parking spaces for pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-2(s), (t), (x), ing years; and 7406. Questions may be faxed to (908) 659- WESTFIELD, IN THE COUNTY residential use and Section 17.02 C 7 (y), 18A:18A-4(a), 18A:18A-22, and to WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Free- All information requested in the Request 7406. OF UNION, STATE OF NEW requires 21 parking spaces for the retail waive any informalities. The Board further holders hereby determines that any for Proposals must be provided or the All information requested in the Request JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE use for the combined total of 29 parking reserves the right to take such alternates amount authorized hereinabove that is not proposal may be disqualified. Proposals for Proposals must be provided or the THE SUM OF $240,000 TO spaces required.) as they deem appropriate, and in any appropriated as part of the final budget must follow the format outlined in the RFP proposal may be disqualified. Proposals PAY THE COST THEREOF, This Application seeks to amend the order that the Board feels may be in the shall be retained as an exception to the Application. No alteration of the RFP for- MUST BE SEALED AND LABELED “PRO- TO MAKE A DOWN PAY- Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval best interest of theWestfield Public School final tax levy in either of the next two mat or an additional cover page is permit- POSALS FOR WORKFORCE INVEST- MENT, TO APPROPRIATE A granted by Resolution of the Westfield District. succeeding years: ted. Proposals MUST BE SEALED AND MENT ACT YOUTH PROGRAMS”. Pro- STATE GRANT, TO AUTHO- Planning Board dated January 12, 2006 All bidders are required to comply with NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- LABELED “PROPOSALS FOR COUNTY posals must be made in the form required RIZE THE ISSUANCE OF as follows: the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et. SOLVED by a majority of the entire Board OF UNION / WORK FIRST NEW JERSEY by the specifications and one (1) original BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH (a) the proposed area for residential use seq., Affirmative Action Against Discrimi- of Chosen Freeholders of the County of PROGRAMS”. Proposals must be made and four (4) copies must be received no APPROPRIATION AND TO on the second and third floors to be re- nation and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et. seq. Union that it hereby seeks to authorize the in the form required by the specifications later than 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May PROVIDE FOR THE ISSU- duced from 8832 square feet to 5984 Corporate bidders are required by law reservation of the difference in the amount and one (1) original and four (4) copies 20, 2009. Proposals may be submitted ANCE OF BOND ANTICIPA- square feet resulting in a reduction of 2848 (Chapter 33, Laws of 1977) to submit a list of $1,930,464.74 between the final tax must be received no later than 1:00 p.m. prior to the deadline. If mailed, enclose TION NOTES IN ANTICIPA- square feet. of names and addresses of all stockhold- levy of fiscal year 2009 and 3.5% of the on Wednesday, May 20, 2009. Proposals proposals in a sealed envelope labeled TION OF THE ISSUANCE OF (b) the number of residential apartments ers owning 10% or more of their stock. final tax levy from the preceding fiscal year may be submitted prior to the deadline. If “PROPOSALS FOR WORKFORCE IN- SUCH BONDS. on the second and third floors to be re- A Non-Collusion Affidavit and a Con- as a retained exception to the final tax levy mailed, enclose proposals in a sealed VESTMENT ACT YOUTH PROGRAMS”, duced from 8 to 6. tractor Questionnaire/Certification also in either of the next two succeeding years; envelope labeled “PROPOSALS FOR and address to Union County Workforce Purpose(s): Improvement of Willow (c) the elevator is to be eliminated. must be filed with the bid. The bid package and COUNTY OF UNION / WORK FIRST NEW Investment Board, Administration Build- Grove Road (from Rahway Avenue to Any and all other variances, waivers or will also include other documents that must BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a JERSEY PROGRAMS” and address to ing, 4th Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Lamberts Mill Road), including roadway exceptions from certain site plan details or be completed and returned with the bid. certified copy of this resolution be pub- Union County Workforce Investment Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207. Proposals reconstruction and installation of curbs, relief from requirements of the Land Use Failure to comply with Instructions to Bid- lished and a public hearing be held on April Board, Administration Building, 4th Floor, submitted by fax or e-mail will not be undertaking of drainage improvements and Ordinance deemed necessary may be ders and to complete and submit all re- 16, 2009 at least ten (10) days after pub- 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New accepted. Furthermore any proposals sub- installation of handicapped access ramps, sought as appropriate. quired forms, may be cause for disqualifi- lication date of this resolution and that the Jersey 07207. Proposals submitted by fax mitted after the published deadline will not where necessary. Plans and application are on file in the cation and rejection of the bid. Freeholders will vote to authorize this reso- or e-mail will not be accepted. be accepted. Appropriation: $240,000 office of the Town Engineer, 959 North All bidders shall submit with their bid lution after the conduct of the public hear- The Board of Chosen Freeholders re- The Board of Chosen Freeholders re- Bonds/Notes Authorized: $61,900 Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey and package a copy of the New Jersey Busi- ing; and serves the right to reject any and all pro- serves the right to reject any and all pro- Grants (if any) Appropriated: $175,000 may be seen Monday through Friday be- ness Registration Certificate as issued by BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a posals, to waive any informality in the RFP posals, to waive any informality in the RFP Section 20 Costs: $2,000 tween 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. the Department of Treasury of the State of certified copy of this resolution be for- process, and to accept any proposals process, and to accept any proposals Useful Life: 10 years Arthur P. Attenasio, Esq. New Jersey. (N.J.S.A. 52:32-44) warded to the Director of the Division of which, in their judgment, are most advan- which, in their judgment, are most advan- Attorney for Applicant BIDDERS NOTE: BIDDERS NOTE: Bid Local Government Services within five tageous, price and other factors consid- tageous, price and other factors consid- This Notice is published pursuant to Arthur Attenasio, LLC security is waived for this bid proposal days of adoption, and that a copy of this ered, and will best serve the interest of ered, and will best serve the interest of N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. 324 East Broad Street By order of the Town of Westfield Board resolution be forwarded to George Union County. Union County. Claire J. Gray, Town Clerk P.O. Box 490 of Education, Union County, New Jersey. Devanney and Lawrence Caroselli. Proposers are required to comply with Proposers are required to comply with Town of Westfield Westfield, New Jersey 07091-0490 Robert A. Berman Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et County of Union (908) 233-6013 Board Secretary of the Board of Chosen Freeholders seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27. seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27. State of New Jersey 1 T - 4/23/09, The Leader Fee: $77.52 1 T - 4/23/09, The Leader Fee: $67.83 1 T – 4/23/09, The Leader Fee: $54.06 1 T - 4/23/09, The Leader Fee: $81.60 1 T - 4/23/09, The Leader Fee: $80.07 1 T - 4/23/09, The Leader Fee: $54.57 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 23, 2009 Page 21 POPCORN™ WF’s Mogielnicki to Make Observe and Report: Comic Mission Accomplished Her Carnegie Hall Debut WESTFIELD – Celine Mogielnicki, pany this past summer, Ms. Mogielnicki

One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent a Westfield native, will sing in Carnegie performed Miss Jessel in scenes from Hall on May 8 at 7:30 p.m. and May 9 Britten’s Turn of the Screw and covered By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER That’s it. He’ll become a cop. Harrison at 3 p.m. as part of the Weill Music the title role of Alcina. 2 and ½ popcorns hands him the application along with a hearty, derisive laugh. Institute Composing Song workshop Ms. Mogielnicki made her profes- It’s hard to take Seth Rogen seriously. under the guidance of Dawn Upshaw sional orchestral debut in January 2008 Which is probably why Observe and Re- But not so for Mom and his mall guard port, a darkly comic tale about a bipolar homeys. They proudly cheer him on, and Osvaldo Golijov. with the Southwest Florida Symphony, mall security guard’s delusions of gran- celebratory cake and all. And hey, look at Mr. Golijov and soprano Ms. Upshaw, singing selected scenes from Mozart’s deur, rather works. You know the deal. this: Even we’re taken aback when Ronnie longtime artistic collaborators, have Le Nozze di Figaro and Copland’s The The sad sack is so desirous of a status is soon wowing them at the academy. But developed the “Composing Song” Tender Land. outside his disparaged lot in life that not the real kicker comes when Harrison spite- workshops to develop a new environ- Ms. Mogielnicki attended Westfield only do we empathize, but soon, we, too, fully abandons our boy in the ghetto, ment within which young composers High School and was a member of the believe in his inner champion. whereupon he thrashes a gang of toughs and young singers can create and per- Little Opera Company of New Jersey, Temporarily abandoning his cachet as and collars a crack dealer. form new songs. singing Papagena and Second Lady in one of Hollywood’s top movie slackers, We laugh at the insanity, the sheer stupidity and the innocent reveries of The program is a joint project of their production of Mozart’s The Magic Mr. Rogen is Ronnie Barnhardt, a self- Flute styled peace officer without portfolio or glory. Though, sometimes, we’re not quite Carnegie Hall, the Weill Institute and as well as participating in the pistol. Heartening his similarly disadvan- sure if hyena-like outbursts are in good the Bard College Conservatory Vocal company’s production of Cavalleria taged, ragtag crew of losers after an elu- taste. Certainly much of the material isn’t. Arts Program. After two weeks of coach- Rusticana/ Pagliacci. sive flasher puts the mall in an uproar, he Call it a guilty thrill, the film version of an ing, the singers and composers will For further information, call (212) consoles, “Well, at least we have Mace inappropriate hand gesture, a declaration present the pieces at the Fischer Center 247-7800. and Tasers.” of freedom from good manners, albeit for at Bard College, then in Carnegie Hall In turn, Ronnie, who adds a bit of mad only 86 minutes. on May 8 and 9. Mrs. Globe Platform Helps mongrel to his time-honored underdog, Director Jody Hill’s script, penned in Marylou Morano for The Westfield Leader and The Times the New Raunchiness (i.e.- Superbad and YOUTH IS SERVED...The above works, part of Youth Art Month in Westfield, Ms. Mogielnicki will give the world Pascal Continue Advocacy receives nightly encouragement from features the work of Alana Zepka (grade 9), left, hung in the Gap, and Christopher premiere of Vayomer Shlomo by New Mom, hilariously played by Celia Weston. Knocked Up), is the modality’s first use in a movie with serious overtones. The pills Hoermer (grade 4), displayed in Cold Stone Creamery. York composer Judd Greenstein. Crit- Unfortunately, with each boost he can’t 22 help but ask if she’s drunk. She inevitably Ronnie pops are prescribed, not recre- ics and colleagues alike have hailed Mr. answers in the affirmative. Yet viewed ational. Not all will agree that Greenstein for having both “a tonal mainstreaming him into a heroic role, beauty and a pulsing energy that ap- within the film’s nutty parameters, the With Marylou Morano dysfunction is touching. making him fodder for belly laughs, rep- peals to listeners from numerous musi- Of course by day, strutting the mall like resents a bold new tolerance. Book Nook cal backgrounds.” a peacock, none of that forlornness exists That aside, much of the screenplay’s Books Inspire Love of The Vayomer Shlomo is an exploration for the superhero just waiting to self- appeal is rooted in oddball characteriza- tions and the commercial blasphemy in- of Hebrew texts, all centered on the actualize. He routinely lets a feisty little Song of Solomon. Scored for three solo merchant know who’s boss, gloms a free herent to its style. 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They work to protect the environment. plative, chant-like melodic gestures reserved for Brandi, played by Anna Faris. nod in complete agreement when informed We celebrate Earth Day each April Also emphasized are those who make the piece both evocative and in- Working the makeup counter, she’s his of their expendability. 22 with events and activities that call influenced each champion and how sightful. gal, his bashert (editor’s note/ translation: But he feels quite differently about attention to environmental issues and the champions influenced each other. As part of the Wolf Trap Opera Com- soul mate). Only thing is, she doesn’t Dennis (Michael Peña), his constantly encourage a respect for the planet. Each biography contains “Fast know it yet. A bleached blonde with black flattering, main man. 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Courtesy of Rosanne Christie Often, she is asked to speak about cused and that learning dance se- PLAINFIELD – The Plainfield Sym- STORY OF A LIFE...Tom Chapin, brother of the late Harry Chapin, performs last Saturday at Coffee With Conscience thyroid cancer. “I’m a two-time thy- quences involved with ballet has phony will perform on Saturday, April at First United Methodist Church. roid-cancer survivor,” said Mrs. Pas- improved his memory. 25, at 8 p.m. in an encore concert in cal, who currently lives in Westfield Mrs. Pascal was so moved by the Somerville. with her husband, Roy, and their therapeutic impact of dance that she The concert features well-known three kids. She is still battling the decided to start her own dance com- music by Mozart, Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, Folk Legend Tom Chapin Warms disease but is optimistic that her pany. “The school, Proia Dance The- Strauss and more. The concert will be doctors will soon have her in remis- ater, will be based in New Jersey. led by guest conductor Michael sion. Our teaching will be about loving Avagliano and features Juilliard stu- Up Coffee With Conscience Series “I’m asked to speak at a lot of and accepting yourself and taking dent Nicholas Bleisch as violin soloist. cancer conventions,” she said. “I try that love and projecting it into the The concert will be held at the his- By ERIC NIERSTEDT Mr. Chapin, however, credits his discuss his early life, describing how to go out there as a cheerleader, but world,” Mrs. Pascal said. toric United Reformed Church in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times co-writers, such as band mates [folk music quartet] the Weavers’ live it’s very hard. I just try to remain In April, Mrs. Pascal is competing Somerville, located at 100 West Main WESTFIELD — On Saturday Michael Mark and Jon Cobert, equally album had been what had made both he positive and let people know that for the national Mrs. Globe title. Street. Advanced tickets can be pur- night, the Coffee With Conscience for his success. and his brother Harry think “We can do you don’t have to look sick if you are Whether or not she wins, she hopes chased at the church on weekdays be- concert series welcomed music leg- “Music has always been collabora- that.” tween 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or at the end Tom Chapin to the First United tive for me, first with my brothers and Mr. Chapin followed that up with door the evening of the concert. Tickets Methodist Church. The series, which then with other people on my al- “Boys in the Choir,” the story of how cost $25 for general admission, $15 for raises money for different charities bums,” Mr. Chapin said. “Even per- his mother had put him in the local seniors and students, and children un- each month, donated the evening’s forming is collaborative; I’m just up choir to keep him out of trouble as a der 12 are admitted free. funds to the Keith Knost Special there telling my stories to the audi- child. Needs Fund, whose namesake was ence, and they’re the ones listening After a short intermission, Mr. Chapin involved in a serious automotive ac- and, hopefully, enjoying it. So that returned with one of his children’s songs, ‘Stars’ Finalists cident in 2000. makes me want the strong audience “Puppy in the Pound,” a countrified To Perform with WSO Mr. Chapin, younger brother of connection in my shows.” number in which he managed to get late folk legend Harry Chapin, has Mr. Chapin brought that audience every adult in the room to clap and sing WESTFIELD – New Jersey native been performing and recording both connection to his performance, begin- along. He then spoke of his unsuccess- Matthew Kimura, pictured below, will adult and children’s music for more ning the night by joking after his praise- ful bids for Grammy Awards after be- compete with two other young musical than 30 years. He began performing filled introduction, “Wow, it feels like I ing nominated for his children’s music, protégés in the final of the tri-state Stars at age 12 with Harry and their brother died.” He then opened with a hilarious only to win Grammy’s for his audio of Tomorrow Concerto competition on Steve as the Chapin Brothers. new song, “We Will Adjust,” which narrations of children’s stories. May 2 at Union County Performing “Our dad was a jazz musician, so dealt with the confusion of new tech- Mr. Chapin then performed a series Arts Center (UCPAC). music was always there growing up,” nology, a theme to which many of his of covers, beginning with “City of New Each finalist will perform a move- Mr. Chapin recalled. “The funny thing longtime fans can relate. Orleans” and a pair of Harry Chapin ment of his or her chosen concerto with is, I never really thought of it as a After a second new song, “Love Lasts songs, “Cat’s in the Cradle” and “Story the Westfield Symphony Orchestra career until I was about 21 or so. It Long,” in which he asked the audience of a Life.” After a final song, “If Fair (WSO). was just something I enjoyed doing.” to sing along, Mr. Chapin paid tribute to was Everywhere,” Mr. Chapin left the A panel of four jurors and a collec- Mr. Chapin began his solo career in opening act Victoria Vox (a ukulele stage, only to be quickly called back for tive single majority vote of the audi- 1979, with his first children’s album, player), by saying his next song an encore (he joked that he didn’t go ence will judge the finals. Members of the public are strongly encouraged to “Mother Earth,” releasing more adult “should’ve been on ukulele” and dupli- far). AMERICAN BEAUTY...Westfield resident Sherryl Pascal, recently crowned albums over the years as well. He is cating her ability to imitate the trumpet He ended the show with a cover of come to the finals and cast votes for Mrs. New Jersey Globe 2009, uses her platform to advocate for dyslexia aware- their choice of winner. Should the jury regarded as one of the best children’s with only her mouth. Harry’s “Circle” and the perfect closer ness. Both Mrs. Pascal and her son, Spencer, are afflicted with the learning musicians today; his music is de- After “The Study,” another funny – a children’s song called “Together disability. Above, Mrs. Pascal and her son sign autographs in the lobby of the be deadlocked, the audience vote will scribed as for children “too old for song about the amount of time govern- Tomorrow,” bringing a warm ending to Paper Mill Playhouse, where Spencer was performing as Fritz in Nutcracker. be decisive. Sesame Street but too young for pop ment spends studying problems rather a show that everyone, both onstage and Tickets may be purchased directly music.” than solving them, Mr. Chapin began to off, truly enjoyed. from the WSO office, located at 224 East Broad Street, or by calling the box UCPAC Showcases office at (908) 232-9400. Tickets are also available at UCPAC, located at 1601 Irving Street in Rahway, Talented Teens on April 29 The Town Book Store of Westfield and RAHWAY – Union County middle dancers and theater performances Martin Jewelers in Cranford. For fur- and high school students – on Wednes- were selected for the Teen Arts Show- ther information, call (908) 232 9400, day, April 29, at 7 p.m. – will take the case from the 3,000 students who e-mail [email protected], stage at the Teen Arts Showcase at the participated at the 2009 Teen Arts or go to westfieldsymphony.org. Union County Performing Arts Cen- Festival at Union County College in ter, located at 1601 Irving Street in Cranford on March 19 and 20. Rahway’s downtown arts district. The Union County Board of Cho- An exhibit of visual artwork by sen Freeholders and the Union fellow Union County students will County Performing Arts Center DAVID WROE, MUSIC DIRECTOR be on display in the reception area. sponsor the showcase. Jazz combos, vocal groups, pianists, “The Teen Arts Festival is a won- derful opportunity for students to Farmhouse Nominated interact with professional artists and share their talents with students from For Best Retailer in US other schools,” said Freeholder WESTFIELD – The Farmhouse Chairman Alexander Mirabella. Stars of Store of 221 North Avenue in Tickets to the showcase are free Westfield has been selected as a nomi- and are available by contacting the nee in NICHE magazine’s 2009 Top Union County Office of Cultural and Retailer Awards. 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