Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, May 7, 2015 OUR 125th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 19-2015 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Planning Board Approves Subdivision on Ripley Ave. By THOMAS VAN DUYNE The owner felt that the variance coming crowded. Speaking to the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader should be granted on the grounds that board, Martin Zaher, a resident of WESTFIELD — The planning the houses will comply with all of the Ripley Avenue, said that this would board listened to arguments from minimum setback laws (the ordi- also “hurt the character and charm” opposing sides Monday night in re- nances which govern how far a house of the neighborhood. Mr. Zaher felt gards to the subdivision of 1020 must recede from the curb and from having the ranch house, which is the Ripley Avenue and the subsequent the neighboring yards) and that while only one in the neighborhood, made construction of two houses. Currently, the depth of the back yard does not the street feel unique. He feared that the lot is just over 10,000 square feet meet the minimum requirement, the the addition of two houses of close and contains a ranch house. The pro- fact that the house backs up to the or identical nature would take away posed construction would create two, Sycamore Field park makes up for from this. 5,142-square-foot lots with a two- the smaller size both aesthetically Other concerns were expressed by and-a-half-story house on each lot. and in practicality. board member Robert Newell, who At 5,142 square feet the proposed Several objections were made to questioned the building of two-car- lots would not comply with the 6,000- the project by neighbors. A fear was width driveways when the rest of the square-foot minimum lot size ordi- expressed that this would create a neighborhood has only single-car nance currently in place, for which precedent allowing for all 10,000- driveways, and the removal of sev- the builder and owner were seeking a square-foot lots to be divided and eral trees that were cited to be taken variance from the planning board. could lead to the neighborhood be- down in the building plans. The tree concern was brought to the attention of the board by several community members as well. The builder and owner were recep- tive to working around the trees and felt no issue with the board making Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader the tree preservation a condition of UP, UP AND AWAY… These youngsters enjoy one of the rides featured during Sunday’s Spring Fling street fair sponsored its approval. In a handout provided by the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce. to the board and community mem- bers in attendance, the counsel for the applicants highlighted many rea- BOE Recognizes Philhower sons for the construction to be ap- proved. They felt the multi-level houses would make for a better fit on the block and would be in the spirit of Award Recipient; Athletic Teams the neighborhood. In the presenta- By DELL SIMEONE sionals in the Westfield Public colades ranging from A to Z. “A, tion graphic information was pro- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader vided that attested to the majority of Schools. I congratulate Kareem Th- awesome, amazing; B, brilliant; C, the houses along Ripley Avenue hav- WESTFIELD – The board of edu- ompson on this significant honor be- contagious positive attitude; D, dedi- ing variances, with many being un- cation met Tuesday evening at stowed on him by the Westfield Ro- cated,” etc., all the way to Z. der the 6,000-square-foot benchmark. Jefferson Elementary School, where tary.” She then introduced Jefferson Mr. Thompson thanked everyone Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Using that as evidence, the official the Rotary Club of Westfield’s an- Elementary School Principal Jeanette for their kind words and thanked his A GREAT DAY FOR A STREET FAIR… Sunday’s Spring Fling street fair, grounds for the variance was asked nual Charles Philhower Award was Munoz. colleagues. He said, “Throughout my sponsored by the Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce, drew a large crowd to for using a C-1 Hardship Variance presented to the outstanding elemen- Ms. Munoz praised Mr. Thomp- career, I’ve been surrounded by mas- Downtown Westfield. where the law “requires zoning ordi- tary-school teacher. The board also son, a fifth-grade teacher. She of- ter teachers. To Ms. Munoz, he said, nances to be drawn with reasonable honored the champion teams from fered congratulations and praised him “thank you for the flexibility to adapt size in consideration to the character Westfield High School. for his enthusiasm and energy. to the future.” He thanked his stu- CF Budgets For More Pay of the district.” In this case, the many Superintendent of Schools Marga- Ms. Munoz, who is a member of dents for having wonder and curios- existing undersized lots would set a ret Dolan said, “Today we celebrate the selection committee, shared some ity. He continued, “I only hope I can Stations, Lot Improvements precedent for this subdivision. National Teacher Appreciation Day of the sentiments expressed in the have the same effect on my future CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 and salute the 600 teaching profes- letters from students, former students students.” and parents regarding Mr. Thomp- Mr. Thompson additionally By CHRISTINA M. HINKE for $330,802 for parking lot improve- son. Some called Mr. Thompson a thanked his family, who were present, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ments at the municipal building. Freeholders Hear Con, teacher who puts learning under the by saying, “You’ve been my rock. CRANFORD — The township Mayor Kalnins and Mr. Hannen op- microscope to make a difference in a You’ve shown me by example how to committee approved 12 resolutions posed the resolution. child’s life. He was characterized as live my life.” and two ordinances on first reading Commissioner Hannen opposed Pro Comments on Field “a life-changing teacher” and “a Board Vice-President Gretchan Tuesday night. Former mayor of the resolution for an application for mentor and teacher to every student Ohlig called the award a fitting me- Cranford, H. Raymond Kirwin, was grant funds to be put towards the By PAUL J. PEYTON Barbara Majewski of Rahway so that every student in the class fells morial to Charles Philhower, who in the township for a visit and sat at North Avenue Train Station Pedes- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader said people she has spoken with at important.” A former student re- served as superintendent of schools the dais with township officials at the trian Plaza, saying it “…has grown to COUNTY — The Union County the park were unaware of the marked, “I learned more in that class- from 1917 to 1949. request of the governing body. Mr. the point where we can no longer freeholder board was met Thursday county’s plans for the park. “Tak- room than anywhere else in life.” In other business, certificates hon- Kirwin was mayor from 1964 to 1965. afford to do the project.” night by opponents of a turf field ing over the only green space we Three of Mr. Thompson’s col- oring the Westfield High School boys’ Mayor Andis Kalnins presented Mr. The township is budgeting with lights and bleachers at Rahway have is not moving forward,” she leagues, who have worked with him cross country team were presented to Kirwin with a key to the city. $700,000 for its portion of the project, River Park and members of the said of the project. for more than 10 years — fourth- team members for winning All- A resolution to purchase two dem- for which an additional $500,000 is Communications Workers of Bob Carson of Rahway added grade teacher Tania Bizink, first-grade County, North II and Group IV Cham- onstration pay stations at a cost of appropriated through grant funds, America Local 1080 who are upset that the county’s and City of teacher Patricia Merlo and third-grade pionships. Coach Chris Tavelski said, $10,000 was approved, by a 4-to-1 Commissioner Robert D’Ambola by what they deem is unfair treat- Rahway’s proposal also includes a teacher Anna Carrisimo — all laughed “We’re very proud of all of them.” tally, with Commissioner Tom said. In January 2014, the total cost ment of them as contract talks con- public address system and a press and said Mr. Thompson has many Certificates were awarded to the Hannen, Jr. opposed. A year ago, Mr. of the project was estimated at tinue with social services employ- box. He said he has been having wise sayings. Westfield High School girls’ gym- Hannen opposed the awarding of a $813,000. Then in April 2014, after ees. trouble getting details on the project. All 21 of Mr. Thompson’s fifth- nastic team, which won the Union contract for just under a half million the bids were received for the project, Rahway River Park plans call for “So this process is going on be- grade students praised him with ac- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 dollars to replace the pay stations and the low bid came in at $1.17 million. the replacement of the grass field hind our backs with our tax dollars add more in the township. The bid was rejected because it was with a turf field, track and lights being appropriated...It is not a The committee, by a 3-to-2 vote, over budget. New bids are to be re- paid for by the county. Bleachers to Democratic way to proceed,” Mr. passed a resolution to award a con- ceived this month. seat 1,200 persons, team pavilions, Carson said. tract to Mark Paving Company, Inc. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 a public address system, Jeff Freeman of Rahway said he scoreboard, restroom facilities, con- “loves this park,” saying visiting cession stand and a press box would the park helps reduce stress. Noting be paid for by Rahway. The county a county handout on the project that portion in preliminary plans was said no additional parking is $2.6 million with Rahway paying planned for the park, he questioned $2.3 million. The facility would be- where the extra cars will go. He come the new home for the Rahway said he counted 177 cars parked High School football team, which near the park on a recent weekday. currently plays at Veterans Field, He said the park currently is fully which often floods in heavy rain- utilized. storms. Not all residents were opposed to the Rahway River Park facility. An- other Rahway resident said, “I think Special Edition this is something that the kids in Of the Newspapers our community need. 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By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL pink slips were delivered. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader He noted the district was diligently SCOTCH PLAINS – Amidst a sea of working on the master schedule for red-shirted supporters of the Union next year and that it was almost fin- County Vocational Technical Schools ished. He said that when the master (UCVTS) teachers, the district’s school schedule came out some teaching posi- board held its monthly meeting Mon- tions may be re-instated. He stated that day evening. The crowd, which ex- it was all based on the needs of the tended to the perimeter of the room and district. back out into the hallways, included Board President Jane Lorber said all teachers, students, parents, area resi- that was said by all parents, students dents and supporters of teachers within and teachers would be taken into con- the district’s five schools. Last week, sideration by board members. 44 non-tenured teachers were given The next meeting for the district is pink slips for the upcoming school year. scheduled for Thursday, May 18, at 6 This past school year, teachers worked p.m., at 1776 Raritan Road, Scotch under an expired contract. Plains. Approximately 110 tenured teach- ing positions were approved from the Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader reappointment roster as well as six sec- STAYING FIT… The Jeni-Fit team poses for The Westfield Leader photographer OLD PEPPY’S INJURED TRUNK…Cranford Township Commissioner Robert retarial positions, 11 custodial/mainte- D’Ambola holds up an enlarged photo of the injured trunk of Old Peppy, the over during Sunday’s Spring Fling street fair sponsored by the Greater Westfield nance positions and three cafeteria po- WF BOE Area Chamber of Commerce. 250-year-old Pepperidge tree that was cut down over a week ago. sitions. In addition, six non-tenured CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 administrative staff positions were ap- County title. Members of the Westfield proved as well as an additional eight High School boys’ swim team also were non-tenured support staff positions. One awarded certificates for winning the Judge to Decide Legal Freeholders administrative staff position was eli- county and North II Section Champion- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 gible for tenure. ships. Coach Jeff Knight said, “For the Many part-time appointments also first time in history, they broke the record ing field with almost every other town- project and that once there is a public were approved, including test proctors, and scored over 5,000 power points. They Dispute on Kehler Lights ship in the county. There are very few meeting will be held. Freeholder Chair- a financial aid consultant, an evening proved to be the best of Westfield by that don’t have this type of facility.” man Mohamed Jalloh previously said a secretary, dance adjudicators, substi- giving their best effort.” By SARAH MCGRAIL gram for the town’s soccer and lacrosse Another woman said the objections public forum would be held in Rahway tute teachers and student interns. Ms. Ohlig, on behalf of the board, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader associations to train on the turf field raised by opponents are not that of pro- once plans are completed for the com- Afterwards more than 30 people thanked all of the student athletes and WESTFIELD — A judge is to decide using lights powered by generators from viding the field and the track for ath- plex. “So I would ask for patience,” spoke during the public portion of the coaches for their, in her words, “incred- on the future of lights at Kehler Sta- Monday to Friday until 9:40 p.m. each letes, but the extras such as the restroom Freeholder Hudak said. meeting regarding their disapproval of ible success.” dium after a legal dispute regarding the evening. The pilot is due to end on facility, lighting, and the concession Several Union County Vocational- the 44 pink slips. Following the presentations, The lights remained unresolved following Friday, May 29. stand. Technical Schools students spoke in The first to speak was Ted DiIorio, a Westfield Leader asked Superintendent mediation. Mr. Kasko’s complaint relates to the On the CWA 1080 contract, a social favor of non-tenured teachers who were baking and pastry teacher at the voca- Dolan if the rumor about cutting back the Greg Kasko, who lives near Kehler generators rather than the lights them- worker called a contract proposal from given pink slips by the district. Free- tional-technical school, who noted that hours of all the paraprofessionals to 20 and is a former Westfield police of- selves. the county “discourageable” and said holder Linda Carter, a teacher herself he had been the union representative per week was true. She responded by ficer, filed a legal complaint against the The two parties in the dispute had that union members were treated “dis- in another county, said this is part of the for the teachers many years ago. He saying, “Absolutely not; in fact, we are Westfield Board of Education, which agreed to attend a mediation session on gracefully.” process by school districts, as it hap- stated, “I don’t know what has hap- still hiring paraprofessionals and many owns the stadium, under Section 14- April 30 to try to resolve the matter Jeff Robinson of Rahway, a social pened to her. pened in the district but I would like to are full-time.” 12A of the Westfield Town Code, which without legal action, but that proved services employee, said the county is Freeholder Al Mirabella said he was get it back to where it used to be.” He The next board of education meeting states that there is a “prohibition on the unsuccessful, so the case will now be demanding that 14 workers be removed concerned over tactics being consid- noted that he had been a teacher at the will be Tuesday, May 19, at 7:30 p.m., at use of mechanical equipment which heard in court. from the CWA Local 1080 bargaining ered by the teachers union such as not vo-tech for 20 years and had “never the administration building, located at makes loud and disturbing noises.” All the parties in the case were told unit because of their job title specifica- participating in the vo-tech graduation seen 44 people get laid off at one time.” 302 Elm Street. The board had approved a pilot pro- by the court not to discuss the media- tions. He called the action “baffling.” this year or not writing early student He also stated that many of the 44 tion session outside the court. “We feel this is an attack on our college recommendations this year. He teachers who were laid off first found Westfield Judge Brenda Coppola local,” he stated, saying it borders on said he is concerned “that our students out about it by seeing their job adver- Cuba had recused herself from the case “union busting.” are being used for leveraging” by the tised in The Star-Ledger. He noted that when it was originally filed and asked On another matter, Garwood Coun- union. He said teachers should “bar- among the 44 receiving their pink slips Cranford Twp. Council that it be heard in Mountainside. cilwoman Sara Todisco said she hoped gain professionally across the table and were a single mom who just bought a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 But now the case may be moved to the borough would be considered as not involve students.” house, a teacher who suffered a stroke Clark because of a possible conflict of part of the county’s new $1.5-million None of the freeholders would dis- and heart failure within the last year, “We have gotten very little money child, he said. interest. infrastructure grant for towns. She said cuss the CWA contract as it was still in and “one guy who was just hired on for being a transit village,” resident Police Chief James Wozniak, joined A date of Thursday, May 28, has she hopes the grant will grow in future negotiations, with Freeholder Bruce May 1 as a supermarket teacher who Rita LaBrutto said in public comment. by about 10 police officers, accepted a been set for the hearing, although this years, noting that Cranford is doing Bergen saying, “hopefully this process got laid off before he even started.” She also asked about why improve- proclamation for Police Week, which is may have to be changed if the case is about $4 million in road work this year. will move forward and a fair, equitable Mr. DiIorio thanked so many who ments to the train station itself have not May 10 to 16. Municipal Clerk Tara moved to Clark. Garwood Councilman Louis contract” will be reached. were supporting the teachers and espe- been done. The train station, she said, Rowley received a proclamation for Petruzzelli said the county saved cially thanked the students for their has paint chipping, poor lighting, and Municipal Clerks’ Week. Garwood $30,000 through the digitali- support, noting that students have been “smells terribly.” NJ Transit cut the Kean Dawson MacLelland, an Eagle zation of county maps, a project the coming to school wearing red in sup- funding in half for station improve- Scout, was given a proclamation for his WF Pl. Bd. borough had been looking at doing. See it all on the Web! port since the pink slips were first is- ments, Mr. D’Ambola said, but the Eagle Scout project to renovate, clean CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 During freeholder comments, Free- sued. He added that the teachers did not township has been pushing legislators and repair the Cranford Health and Ex- holder Chris Hudak said there are no www.goleader.com solicit the students or their parents for to get the “status back to what it should tended Care Center, where he and many Also in favor of the building was drawings yet for the Rahway River Park their support, but was appreciative of be.” He added that the roof in the un- helpers put in a patio, a flower box, Martha Ciacciarelli, a longtime resident of it. derpass is in disrepair. benches and tables for the residents to Ripley Avenue who came to the meeting Many students spoke in favor of the During public comment, Donna Herran enjoy. for information about the project. Address- teachers, noting how many had gone of Carol Court said for the last year-and-a- It was announced that the Relay for ing the board she stated that “…two homes out of their way to help students. One half she and her neighbors have endured Life fund-raising event would take place are probably better than one. Having seen such student, Evan Pasternak of Scotch noise and light pollution from Garden May 15 and 16 at Hillside Avenue School. some of the homes going up in that area Plains, who attends the Academy for State Parkway workers who have set up a The township is asking residents to recently… I think they are way too big. Information Technology (AIT) and will construction staging area in a closed-down contact officials with ideas for memorial- Manor Park is an entry-level area of Insuring your home & auto attend Yale in the fall, spoke of the rest area that is in the rear of their residen- izing Old Peppy, the historic tree that was Westfield, and we still are. We still need an teachers and of his guidance counselor tial properties. Ms. Herran said the area is cut down recently. Resident Tina area of Westfield for families to come into together should be a no-brainer. going above and beyond to help him lit with generators throughout the night. Helmstetter suggested that the memorial that are not million-dollar homes.” after he underwent extensive surgery. The residents of Carol Court are asking the include a theme reflecting Cranford’s The board ruled in favor of the subdi- (Just think of all the money you'll save). He attributed his ability to keep up with township committee for noise meters to be land and river to tell a story of nature’s vision under the conditions that the plans his school work to teachers Skyping put in their backyards to test the level of role within Cranford. be amended to include single-car drive- him, saying that one teacher even came noise. Ms. Herran said she has talked to Chief Wozniak told The Westfield ways and with the input of the Tree Re- to his house to work with him for two Garden State Parkway officials, but they Leader there were leads that went no- moval Committee. The next meeting will hours when Skype was down. have “turned a deaf ear.” The area also is where on the theft of the plaque designat- be on Monday, June 1. For over two hours many parents and littered with construction materials and ing Old Peppy as the largest Pepperidge teachers questioned the tactics of the causing standing water. tree in the northeastern United States by Insure your home & car with pink-slip distribution and pleaded with At the start of the meeting, the mayor the Cranford Historical Society. The the superintendent and board members proclaimed May as Preeclampsia Aware- plaque went missing on the morning after Allstate, and I can help you save on to reconsider. ness Month. A walk for preeclampsia the tree was cut down. Since it was cut both policies. Call me today. Superintendent Peter Capodice stated awareness will be held at Oak Ridge Park down two banners have been put up in the that the pink slips were given because on Sunday, May 17, Mayor Kalnins an- area, one stating “Happy Earth Day, of a $400,000 deficit in the budget and nounced. His wife and twins were almost Cranford” and another that said “Crime did acknowledge that advertisements lost to preeclampsia, he said. Knowing Scene,” a nod to those who were opposed in The Star-Ledger for the open posi- the signs and symptoms of the disorder to cutting down the 250-year-old tree that www.goleader.com tions did come out before the actual can help to save the life of a mother or was a symbol of Cranford.

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USPS 485200 Thursday, May 7, 2015 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 56th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 19-2015 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Zoning Board to Resume Wawa Hearing In June

By FRED T. ROSSI Sanguiliano Garden Center. Knolls Road resident who objects to Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times The first hearing, held last Thurs- the Wawa application — questioned SCOTCH PLAINS — The zoning day in front of a standing-room-only whether Wawa had complied with board of adjustment will continue crowd that approached 150 people, local ordinances in seeking a waiver. what promises to be a lengthy series was ended abruptly after two hours Mr. Rogoff said Wawa first needed to of hearings into the summer on amidst a dispute over whether Wawa have its waiver request submitted in whether to permit a Wawa conve- had followed proper procedures in writing to the township environmen- nience store and gasoline station to seeking a waiver from having to file tal commission for its input before a be built on the eastbound side of an environmental impact statement waiver could be granted by the town- Route 22. in connection with the project. ship. Wawa is proposing to build its Ron Klaus, Wawa’s site engineer, Mr. Klaus had maintained that a 5,500-square-foot facility at the cor- had just begun his testimony and noted waiver was justified because there ner of Glenside and Mountain Av- that Wawa was seeking the waiver were no wetlands on the site and no enues and fronting on Route 22 on a when Marc Rogoff — an attorney other environmental issues, but Mr. property that currently houses the representing John Lama, a Rolling Rogoff told the board that an environ- mental impact statement would be necessary to address matters such as an increase in noise from the Wawa site, the detrimental effects on the neighborhood and the presence of hazardous substances such as gaso- line. Wawa’s team of attorneys, engi- neers, company officials and others David B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times conferred in a separate room for 20 GOOD AS GOLD...Pictured from left to right, Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders Emendo Thomas, Merlin Edmond, Ray minutes before returning and asking Walker and Kobe White won the 4x100 meter relay in a personal record time of 42.91 at the Union County Relays at Kehler the board to halt the hearing so that Stadium in Westfield on April 30. the environmental commission could first render an opinion on granting a waiver. If the commission did not grant such a request, then Wawa would Council to Revoke Ordinance file the required statement, said Wawa’s attorney, Joseph Paparo. Zoning Board Chairman Anthony Gialanella announced that the hear- Abolishing Rec. Commission ing would resume at the board’s Thurs- day, June 4 meeting. By FRED T. ROSSI established in the late 1940s. Backers politics for much of the controversy, Earlier in the evening, Lori Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times at the time said replacing the com- saying that commission backers and Kiedaisch, Wawa’s project engineer SCOTCH PLAINS — Seven weeks mission with a committee would those promoting the petition had en- for the proposed project, testified after enacting an ordinance abolish- streamline municipal operations by gaged in “lies” and “deceiving their Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times STANDING-ROOM ONLY…The Scotch Plains Zoning Board of Adjustment about some of the operational aspects ing the recreation commission, the having the township recreation di- fellow neighbors” about the March began a hearing last Thursday, in front of a standing-room-only crowd that of the plan. She said the facility would township council on Tuesday took rector report directly to the township ordinance. He noted a letter from approached 150 people, for a proposed Wawa convenience store and gasoline be open 24 hours a day and would the first step towards reversing that manager rather than to the commis- township Republican Party Chairman station to be built on the eastbound side of Route 22 on property that currently feature a convenience store at the move. sion itself. At the public hearing prior Alexander Smith to residents alert- houses the Sanguiliano Garden Center. The hearing will resume on Thursday, eastern end of the property and eight At its conference meeting on Tues- to the council’s 4-to-1 vote in March, ing them about the recreation com- June 4. fuel-dispensing units, with two pumps day, the council introduced an ordi- several representatives of local youth mission issue and then inviting re- each, on the western side. Vehicles nance that will repeal the ordinance sports leagues spoke in opposition to cipients of the letter to a Republican would be able to access the property, that was approved on March 17 to the move. Party event. Staff, Students Address CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 eliminate the commission, which was Three weeks later, backers of the Mr. Mirabella said he continued to recreation commission delivered a believe abolishing the commission petition calling for a voter referen- and having the recreation director Vo-Tech Bd. on Layoffs Fanwood Borough Council dum to restore the commission, a report directly to him was still “the vote that would take place in July and right structure and strategy.” He said By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL administrative staff position was cost the township about $45,000. he was “frustrated” by what he de- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times eligible for tenure. Introduces $9.9-Mun. Budget On Tuesday, council members were scribed as “inaccuracies” put forth SCOTCH PLAINS – Amidst a sea Many part-time appointments united in opposing the holding of an by commission backers about issues of red-shirted supporters of the also were approved, including test By DELL SIMEONE tenant Frank Marrero said the Fan- election, agreeing with Township such as possible loss of field access Union County Vocational Technical proctors, a financial aid consultant, Specially for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times wood Police Department is anxious Manager Al Mirabella that it was and charging user fees for field use. Schools (UCVTS) teachers, the an evening secretary, dance adjudi- FANWOOD – The borough coun- to take part in the program. Ms. “not prudent” to spend that sum of Councilman Llewellyn Jones, the district’s school board held its cators, substitute teachers and stu- cil, on Monday evening, introduced Fischer said it is possible for the money on a mid-summer election. sole Republican on the governing monthly meeting Monday evening. dent interns. their municipal budget for the com- borough to apply for state and federal “We’ve spent entirely too much time” body and the lone member to vote The crowd, which extended to the Afterwards more than 30 people ing year. Officials also heard a pre- grants to help implement a program on the issue, said Deputy Mayor Col- against the abolishment ordinance in perimeter of the room and back out spoke during the public portion of sentation on pedestrian safety and a to make the residents aware of pedes- leen Gialanella, who added that while March, said keeping the commission into the hallways, included teach- the meeting regarding their disap- proposal to begin a community gar- trian safety practices. Part of the pro- she still felt a recreation committee as is was “important for checks and ers, students, parents, area residents proval of the 44 pink slips. den. gram would be to implement highly- would have been a “better way to balances” and because it “helps keep and supporters of teachers within The first to speak was Ted DiIorio, The proposed budget of $9,970,763 visible signage to direct and warn deliver services,” the council had politics out of recreation.” He noted, the district’s five schools. Last week, a baking and pastry teacher at the is up from last year’s $9,696,830. pedestrians of danger. Ms. Fischer failed to make its case with the public for instance, that commission mem- 44 non-tenured teachers were given vocational-technical school, who The average municipal tax bill per said last year 11 pedestrians were in that was full of “uneasiness and mis- bers’ terms are for five years, which pink slips for the upcoming school noted that he had been the union home will increase from last year’s accidents in Fanwood. Part of the trust. he said provides them with more in- year. This past school year, teachers representative for the teachers many $2,270.03 to $2,300.27, a $30 hike. program includes guidelines for mo- Mayor Kevin Glover blamed local CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 worked under an expired contract. years ago. He stated, “I don’t know This will result in an increase of $131 torists, which includes stopping for Approximately 110 tenured what has happened in the district to the average homeowner, said Fred pedestrians and obeying speed lim- teaching positions were approved but I would like to get it back to Tomkins, the borough’s chief finan- its. from the reappointment roster as where it used to be.” He noted that cial officer. The goal of the program, Ms. well as six secretarial positions, 11 he had been a teacher at the vo-tech Two representatives from the North Fischer said, is to involve the schools, custodial/maintenance positions for 20 years and had “never seen 44 Jersey Transportation Planning Au- the Chamber of Commerce and other and three cafeteria positions. In people get laid off at one time.” He thority, Pam Fischer, a special projects civic groups to promote pedestrian addition, six non-tenured adminis- also stated that many of the 44 teach- manager, and Keith Hamas, a plan- safety. Ms. Fischer also said the num- trative staff positions were approved ers who were laid off first found out ner, who said they were responding ber of pedestrian fatalities in New as well as an additional eight non- about it by seeing their job adver- to a request for assistance from the Jersey is nearly twice the national tenured support staff positions. One CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 borough, made a presentation on average. Mayor Colleen Mahr said, BeStreetSmartNJ.org. “It is particularly important, now that The program is designed to better school will be out soon and children protect pedestrians through educa- will be using bicycles.” tion, enforcement and community In other business, two local resi- awareness and involvement. Lieu- dents, Maggie Savoca and Patrice Barth, proposed the idea of creating a com- munity garden, possibly in Carriage Special Edition House Park, which would allow resi- dents to rent space to grow their own Of the Newspapers organic vegetables. The women said Each spring, we provide this spe- they would like to see at least an acre cial newspaper edition and include used for the garden. They also said a Brian Horton for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times a copy of our annual This Is Westfield landscape architect would be needed. BUDGET TALKING POINTS... Fanwood Chief Financial Officer Fred Tomkins publication. We hope you enjoy it. 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By PAUL J. PEYTON community need. I think this is some- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times thing that all the kids in Union County COUNTY — The Union County need,” saying it will “open up oppor- freeholder board was met Thursday tunities for all the kids that play there.” night by opponents of a turf field with Patricia Volino of Rahway, a former lights and bleachers at Rahway River 15-year Rahway High School track Park and members of the Communi- coach and a now a vice-principal at the cations Workers of America Local high school, said, “We are so thankful 1080 who are upset by what they that this is coming. We were so excited deem is unfair treatment of them as when we read about the opportunity. contract talks continue with social ser- And this is simply putting the athletic vices employees. teams of Rahway on an equal playing Rahway River Park plans call for field with almost every other township the replacement of the grass field with in the county. There are very few that READING THE GREENS...Twelve golfers from the Westfield area, reading The Brooks Crandall for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times a turf field, track and lights paid for by don’t have this type of facility.” Westfield Leader, participate in the annual Cozzolina Invitational Tournament of SOLD OUT!... The Emmanuel Cancer Foundation held its first annual Tricky the county. Bleachers to seat 1,200 Another woman said the objections Tray Fundraiser at Saint Bartholomew's Academy last Friday in Scotch Plains. five days of competitive golf. Playing 108 holes, the courses included Hidden persons, team pavilions, a public ad- raised by opponents are not that of Creek in Egg Harbor Township; Cape May National; River Run, Lighthouse dress system, scoreboard, restroom providing the field and the track for Sound, War Admiral, and Man O War in Ocean City, Md. facilities, concession stand and a press athletes, but the extras such as the County Vo-Tech box would be paid for by Rahway. The restroom facility, lighting, and the county portion in preliminary plans concession stand. SPF BOE Unanimously CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 was $2.6 million with Rahway paying On the CWA 1080 contract, a social tised in The Star-Ledger. He noted ity to keep up with his school work $2.3 million. The facility would be- worker called a contract proposal from that among the 44 receiving their to teachers Skyping him, saying come the new home for the Rahway the county “discourageable” and said OKs School Budget pink slips were a single mom who that one teacher even came to his High School football team, which that union members were treated “dis- just bought a house, a teacher who house to work with him for two currently plays at Veterans Field, which gracefully.” By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL $23.79 per month. suffered a stroke and heart failure hours when Skype was down. often floods in heavy rainstorms. Jeff Robinson of Rahway, a social Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times In Fanwood the tax levy is now within the last year, and “one guy For over two hours many parents Barbara Majewski of Rahway said services employee, said the county is SCOTCH PLAINS – Board of edu- $18,027,754 for the upcoming year who was just hired on May 1 as a and teachers questioned the tactics people she has spoken with at the park demanding that 14 workers be re- cation members approved the 2015- and represents a percentage increase of supermarket teacher who got laid of the pink-slip distribution and were unaware of the county’s plans moved from the CWA Local 1080 2016 school budget of $86,360,285 .79 percent on an average assessed off before he even started.” pleaded with the superintendent and for the park. “Taking over the only bargaining unit because of their job after a public hearing held last Thurs- home of $84,721. This translates to an Mr. DiIorio thanked so many who board members to reconsider. green space we have is not moving title specifications. He called the ac- day evening. increase of $51.96 or $4.33 per month. were supporting the teachers and Superintendent Peter Capodice forward,” she said of the project. tion “baffling.” The school budget, which has been According to Business Administra- especially thanked the students for stated that the pink slips were given Bob Carson of Rahway added that “We feel this is an attack on our introduced already in previous months, tor Deborah Saridaki, the new budget their support, noting that students because of a $400,000 deficit in the the county’s and City of Rahway’s local,” he stated, saying it borders on has a local tax levy of $81,930,358. It supports seven new staffing positions have been coming to school wear- budget and did acknowledge that proposal also includes a public ad- “union busting.” represents an operating budget with an including a supervisor of special edu- ing red in support since the pink advertisements in The Star-Ledger dress system and a press box. He said On another matter, Garwood Coun- increase of $2,419,785 from the 2014- cation and a supervisor of elementary slips were first issued. He added for the open positions did come out he has been having trouble getting cilwoman Sara Todisco said she hoped 2015 budget which does fall within the education. It was also noted that the that the teachers did not solicit the before the actual pink slips were details on the project. the borough would be considered as 2 percent cap mandated by state law. budget will allow for textbook updates students or their parents for their delivered. “So this process is going on behind part of the county’s new $1.5-million The total budget including debt service for zoology, forensic science, social support, but was appreciative of it. He noted the district was dili- our backs with our tax dollars being infrastructure grant for towns. She is $90,187,580, according to the school studies for Grades 1 and 5, health books Many students spoke in favor of gently working on the master sched- appropriated...It is not a Democratic said she hopes the grant will grow in board’s budget published in the April for Scotch Plains-Fanwood High the teachers, noting how many had ule for next year and that it was way to proceed,” Mr. Carson said. future years, noting that Cranford is 23rd issue of The Scotch Plains-Fan- School and elementary general music. gone out of their way to help stu- almost finished. He said that when Jeff Freeman of Rahway said he doing about $4 million in road work wood Times. In addition, Mrs. Saridaki stated that dents. One such student, Evan the master schedule came out some “loves this park,” saying visiting the this year. According to the budget report, in the budget will also “support teacher Pasternak of Scotch Plains, who teaching positions may be re-in- park helps reduce stress. Noting a Garwood Councilman Louis Scotch Plains the tax levy amounts to professional development and security attends the Academy for Informa- stated. He stated that it was all based county handout on the project that Petruzzelli said the county saved $65,484,279 which translates into a improvements and paving.” tion Technology (AIT) and will at- on the needs of the district. said no additional parking is planned Garwood $30,000 through the digita- 3.73 percent increase in taxes on an Other important noted changes in tend Yale in the fall, spoke of the Board President Jane Lorber said for the park, he questioned where the lization of county maps, a project the average accessed home of $121,600. the new budget included in Mrs. teachers and of his guidance coun- all that was said by all parents, extra cars will go. He said he counted borough had been looking at doing. The report added that the tax impact Saridaki’s report was the increase in selor going above and beyond to students and teachers would be 177 cars parked near the park on a During freeholder comments, Free- per home, based on the assessment medical benefits by 15.2 percent for help him after he underwent exten- taken into consideration by board recent weekday. He said the park cur- holder Chris Hudak said there are no translates into a hike of $285.48 or district employees and salary increases. sive surgery. He attributed his abil- members. rently is fully utilized. drawings yet for the Rahway River The report also noted that petitions The next meeting for the district Not all residents were opposed to Park project and that once there is a to run for a seat on the board of educa- is scheduled for Thursday, May 18, the Rahway River Park facility. An- public meeting will be held. Free- tion should be filed with the Union Wawa at 6 p.m., at 1776 Raritan Road, other Rahway resident said, “I think holder Chairman Mohamed Jalloh SP Rec. County Clerk by 4 p.m. on Monday, Scotch Plains. this is something that the kids in our previously said a public forum would CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 July 27. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 be held in Rahway once plans are In other business, Senior Ryan Piliego according to sketches displayed at completed for the complex. “So I dependence to make decisions. and Scotch Plains-Fanwood High last week’s hearing, via Route 22 and would ask for patience,” Freeholder The council will hold a public hear- School Technology Teacher Luis Glenside Avenue. Hudak said. ing and vote on the ordinance to Rodriguez did a brief demonstration Ms. Kiedaisch said deliveries of Several Union County Vocational- overturn the earlier ordinance at its on a Three Dimensional Computer dairy products and groceries typi- Technical Schools students spoke in Tuesday, May 19 meeting. Aided Design (CAD) printer to show cally occur between three and five favor of non-tenured teachers who In other business, the council also BOE members the projects that stu- times per week while gasoline deliv- were given pink slips by the district. unanimously enacted a $3.4-million dents have been working on. Ryan, eries, which would be triggered by Freeholder Linda Carter, a teacher capital bond ordinance that will fi- who is set to attend Rowan University automatic sensors inside three 22,000- herself in another county, said this is nance expenditures on a variety of in the fall to study computer and elec- gallon underground tanks, could be part of the process by school districts, projects, including equipment and trical engineering, has been working as frequent as once a day, depending as it happened to her. technology upgrades for the police on projects to try to help make im- on the need. She said fuel deliveries Freeholder Al Mirabella said he and fire departments, a new heating provements in prosthetic hands for chil- could possibly occur during the over- was concerned over tactics being con- and air-conditioning system at the dren in need. Both teacher and student night hours. sidered by the teachers union such as library, road improvements, vehicles noted that the projects worked on in A number of residents who live on not participating in the vo-tech gradu- and equipment for the public works class are based on trying to help solve streets adjacent to or nearby the site ation this year or not writing early and recreation departments, down- problems and aid in real world needs. sharply questioned Ms. Kiedaisch student college recommendations this town beautification efforts, park im- Mr. Rodriguez noted that the pro- about matters ranging from the po- year. He said he is concerned “that provements and historic site upgrades. gram could use another printer. He tential for armed robberies at the site our students are being used for lever- The council will also consider stated that the original printer was at- to trash blowing into neighbors’ yards aging” by the union. He said teachers whether to switch emergency ser- tained in 2013 and cost the district to excessive noise to why Wawa se- should “bargain professionally across vices dispatch functions to the county, $2,200. lected the Sanguiliano property for the table and not involve students.” whose headquarters are located on The next board of education meeting its proposed store and gas station. Brian Horton for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times None of the freeholders would dis- North Avenue in Westfield. Union is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, at She repeatedly told residents that STREET SMART... North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) County Public Safety Director An- 7:30 p.m. in the administration build- Special Projects Manager Pam Fischer, right, briefs the Fanwood Borough cuss the CWA contract as it was still many answers to their questions would Council on a proposed "Street Smart NJ" program at Monday’s borough council in negotiations, with Freeholder Bruce drew Moran and Dispatch Coordina- ing on Evergreen Avenue and Cedar be provided later in the proceedings meeting. Looking on is NJTPA planner, Keith Hamas, center, and Fanwood Bergen saying, “hopefully this pro- tor Gareth Williams spoke on Tues- Street in Scotch Plains. by Wawa’s engineer, planner, traffic- Police Lieutenant Francisco Marrero. The "Street Smart" program promotes cess will move forward and a fair, day about the benefits of such a move, study expert and others. pedestrian safety. equitable contract” will be reached. which was undertaken five years ago PUBLIC NOTICE by Fanwood along with a number of TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS other municipalities in the county. Mr. Mirabella said that currently, the NOTICE township relies on part-time dispatch- PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following Ordinance was passed ers and police officers to perform the on first reading by the Township Council of ROBERT ALGARIN 225 LENOX AVENUE service, which costs the municipal the Township of Scotch Plains, County of government nearly $320,000 annu- Union, New Jersey on the 5th of May 2015, WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 ally. and that said Ordinance will be considered ARCHITECT Mr. Moran estimated that Fanwood for final adoption at a meeting of the said PH: 908-232-2225 Township Council to be held in the Council has saved about $400,000 since it Chambers, 430 Park Avenue, on the 19th FAX: 908-753-0235 made the switch in 2010. Council day of May 2015 at 7:00 p.m., at which time members seemed generally support- and place a public hearing will be held prior to final passage of said Ordinance and all ive, although Councilman Jones interested persons will be given an oppor- asked for more details on the cost- tunity to be heard concerning the same. Residential Commercial Certified Kitchen Designer saving estimates and also asked that Copies of said Ordinance can be obtained other options — such as possibly from the Township Clerk’s Office at any time prior to final adoption at no cost to any Creative problem solving through thoughtful pairing dispatch efforts with a nearby member of the general public who re- design and personal service town such as Westfield, which is up- quests same. grading its own dispatch facility — ORDINANCE NO. 2015-9 be looked at. 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The Westfield Leader & The Scotch Plains-Fanwood TIMES PO Box 250, 251 North Ave. West, Westfield, NJ 07091 Tel 908 232-4407; Fax 908 232-0473 Email [email protected] Page 2 Thursday, May 7, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Police Find Missing Authors and Hospital Benefactors Westfield Man, 75 WESTFIELD — The Westfield Gather for Literary Luncheon Police Department have found a miss- SUMMIT -- The Children’s Spe- ing Life; and, Jerry Parr with Carolyn ing man, 75-year-old James Flynn of cialized Hospital Friends hosted a Parr, In the Secret Service. Guests Westfield. literary luncheon held at Canoe Brook were treated to distinct and entertain- Mr. Flynn was reported missing Country Club in Summit on April 30. ing presentations by the authors, fol- from his residence on the 400 block The event, which benefited the lowed by book sales and signing. of West Broad Street in Westfield late hospital’s Friday Night Fever pro- Special thanks to The Town Book on April 29. Mr. Flynn’s daughter gram for teens with disabilities, was Store of Westfield, event emcee, Gene spoke with him at 5:30 p.m. that day chaired by Gail Sloan, with commit- Jannotti of the Greater Westfield Area and planned to meet him at his resi- tee members, Joan Murray, Marilyn Chamber of Commerce and the many dence, but when she arrived he was Zocca, Joan Blake, Carolyn Cordeiro, local businesses who supported the missing and he has not been heard Dorothy Teller, Fran Lemberg, Su- silent auction. from since. san Grates, Kerry Kowitt and Roberta Secret Service Agent Jerry Parr Mr. Flynn suffers from dementia Smith. Tom Sloan arranged for two and his wife, Carolyn, held the audi- and may not have known how to get of the authors and Peter Murray as- ence spellbound when they read from back home. sisted with the Program Book. his book describing the moments The featured authors included Jen- saving President Ronald Reagan’s 200 More Airport Jobs nifer E. Smith, The Statistical Prob- life when the President was shot by ability of Love at First Sight; TJ John Hinckley. Jennifer E. Smith’s For County Residents O’Connor, Dying to Know; Marta book will soon be released as a movie COUNTY -- Union County has McDowell, Beatrix Potter’s Garden- starring Hailee Steinfeld. announced another job partnership with AirServ for 200 new full-time positions. AirServ provides ground ‘One-Stop’ Election Service services at Newark-Liberty Interna- tional Airport, including cargo, clean- ing, transportation, passenger ser- Available for Primary vices, ramp handling and security. Union County’s One-Stop Career HOSPITAL BENEFIT... The Children’s Specialized Hospital Friends hosted a literary luncheon at Canoe Brook Country COUNTY - Union County Clerk free, downloadable Union County NJ Centers matches employers with job Club on April 30 to benefit the hospital’s Friday Night Fever program for teens with disabilities. Pictured, from left to right, Joanne Rajoppi has announced that a Votes app; or they can contact the seekers, partly by pre-screening pools are: James Mottola, retired Secret Service agent; Jennifer E. Smith, author; TJ O'Connor, author; Gene Jannotti, Westfield “One-Stop” election service is available Union County Clerk at (908) 527- of qualified applicants. Those inter- Area Chamber of Commerce executive director; Gail Sloan, event chairwoman; Marta McDowell, author; Dan Spriggs, for Union County voters at the Westfield 4996. The clerk’s website also in- ested in applying filled out their ap- retired Secret Service Agent; Carolyn Parr, author; Jerry Parr, author and retired Secret Service Agent, and Tom Sloan, and Elizabeth offices of the County Clerk. cludes a video that explains how to fill plications and underwent background retired Secret Service agent. “Eligible voters are able to apply out the Vote-By-Mail application form. checks with drug testing at the Union for a Vote-By-Mail ballot for the New The County Clerk’s Westfield An- County College campus in Elizabeth. Cranford to Memorialize Old Peppy Jersey Primary Election in person at nex is located in the Colleen Fraser Qualified applicants will begin a CRANFORD — The Cranford ational park, was damaged in 2010 bol the residents love. Even with either of my offices, receive their bal- Building, 300 North Avenue East, soft skills training course in prepara- Township Committee is seeking in- when one-third of its crown collapsed. remediation, the latest report stated, “With lot and cast the ballot at the same Westfield. Office hours are 8 a.m. to tion for employment, through the 40- put from residents for an appropriate Cables had supported that portion of trees this old, and with a compromised time,” Ms. Rajoppi said. “This one- 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thurs- hour Employability Skills Curricu- memorial to the Cranford Pepperidge the tree after previous damage had structure, there are no guarantees.” stop voting service is available at my days; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays, lum developed at Union County Col- tree. “Old Peppy” was removed two been noticed on the main limb. The As a long-time resident of Westfield office as well as at the main Wednesdays and Fridays; and 9 a.m. lege. Businesses looking for quali- weeks after the Township Committee cable system was no match for the Cranford, Commissioner O’Connor office in Elizabeth. The deadline to to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. fied job applicants in Union County concluded that public safety had to weight of the limb and snapped during was saddened by the loss of the tree. apply for Vote-By-Mail for the June 2 The main office is located at the can contact Antonio Rivera, director be the first priority and experts a storm. That portion of the tree fell, “Originally, I had hoped to save the Primary Election is May 26 by mail-in Union County Courthouse, 2 Broad of the Union County Workforce In- deemed the tree was no longer safe, crushing the fence below. Since then, tree, but the overwhelming evidence that application; the deadline to apply in Street, Room 113, Elizabeth. Regular vestment Board, at (908) 527-4195 according to a press release submit- nine reports have been written regard- the tree was a risk to public safety changed person is Monday, June 1 by 3 p.m.” office hours in Elizabeth are Monday or [email protected], or visit ucnj.org/ ted by the township. ing the condition of the tree, but no my mind. Now it’s time for the commu- “The service in Westfield and Eliza- through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. wib. The historic tree, located in a recre- action to save the tree was taken by nity to come together and build a fitting beth makes voting more accessible, previous Township Committees. memorial to ‘Old Peppy,’” she said. particularly at the Westfield office Last fall, Commissioner Mary Knowing that the tree was in dire with its convenient Saturday office Watson Coleman: O’Connor contacted tree expert Neil straights, arborists several years ago hours and evening hours during the Hendrickson for an update on the condi- cut saplings and planted them in a week,” Ms. Rajoppi added. “With the Nat’l Teacher Day tion of the tree. Two reports written in number of areas in town. Cranford important June 2 Primary Election WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. October and December of last year indi- Mayor Andis Kalnins said, “Lincoln for State Assembly, county and mu- Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12th) cated the tree had deteriorated further. Park is now home to one of Peppy’s nicipal offices approaching quickly, issued the following statement in Mr. Hendrickson’s final report most vibrant offshoots. This new gen- my office is working to make the honor of National Teacher Day on stated, “Because of the large limb eration tree will grace the park for voting process as fast and convenient Tuesday: failure, there has been substantial years to come. It’s the continuation as we can for everyone who is regis- “Teachers are the linchpin of any strength loss, meaning that less load of Old Peppy’s legacy. “ tered to vote.” community. We entrust them with than the tree previously endured could Commissioner Robert D’Ambola will Vote-By-Mail is an easy, secure cultivating the minds of our children, cause failure. Put in tree risk terms, be spearheading the efforts to create a process that has replaced the Absen- serving as positive role models for without some action, the likelihood memorial from the remains of the tree. tee Ballot. Voters do not need to give young people, and preparing the next of failure is between possible to prob- The Township Committee plans to work a reason why they wish to Vote-By- generation to take on the world. These able in, say, a three-year period.” with the recreation and parks depart- Mail. To obtain an application form, responsibilities are invaluable, but Although Mr. Hendrickson pro- ments, and the Cranford Public School voters also may pick up the form at often under appreciated. Each year, posed several alternatives to System throughout the process. Recom- their local municipal building; they National Teacher Day gives us an ON THE TRAIL IN WESTFIELD... 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Food ven- Wildstein Pleads Guilty GOP Presidential Field numerous bands, entertainment, ven- dors will be selling culinary delights. Governor Chris Christie’s former The Republican field of White dors, festival foods and amusement Strolling entertainment will entertain deputy chief of staff, Bridget Kelly, House hopefuls expanded this week rides and classic car show. The event is festival goers. and ex-Port Authority of New York with the addition of former Hewlett- presented by the Greater Westfield Area There will be a KidZone with rides and New Jersey deputy director, Bill Packard Co. executive Carly Fiorina, Chamber of Commerce. Center Street and activities by the Garwood Fam- Baroni, a former state senator, were retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson and will be closed to traffic from South ily Y at Locust Avenue and a Kids charged on Friday with a total of former Arkansas Governor Mike Avenue to Unami Park. The live music Running Obstacle Course at Unami nine criminal counts, including con- Huckabee. will be presented by Crossroads. Park. spiracy and fraud, U.S. Attorney for They are considered underdogs in a New Jersey Paul Fishman said. campaign expected to feature former The charges come after David Florida Governor Jeb Bush and Wiscon- Mobile Shredder to Visit Wildstein, a Port Authority appointee, sin Governor Scott Walker. Florida U.S. TEAM WORK... This past weekend a Westfield 3rd Ward literature drop announcing the candidacy for re-election for Councilman Mark LoGrippo this pleaded guilty earlier on Friday to one Senator Marco Rubio and Texas U.S. November took place. A campaign kickoff will be held on Saturday, June 6, at 6 charge of conspiracy to commit fraud Senator Ted Cruz launched their cam- p.m. at the home of Karen and Sal Petruzzi, 109 Pearl Street in Westfield. To New Providence on May 9 and one civil rights violation. paigns in recent weeks. RSVP or help on the campaign, please e-mail [email protected]. NEW PROVIDENCE – Union municipal recycling program. Mr. Fishman said the three “agreed” to Ms. Fiorina when ran for the U.S. County’s mobile paper-shredding The next shredding event will be “carry out a vendetta and exact retribu- Senate in California in 2010, losing program for personal, confidential Saturday, May 16, on the Union tion” against the Democratic mayor of to incumbent Sen. Barbara Boxer (D). Christie Poll Numbers Take documents will be available on Sat- County College campus in Cranford. Fort Lee for not endorsing Gov. Christie. Christie Conditional urday, May 9, at Alcatel/Lucent in The mobile shredding program is Ms. Kelly, in stating her innocence, Vetoes Pay-to-Play Bill New Providence, located at 600 paid for through New Jersey Depart- said, “David Wildstein is a liar.” Governor Chris Christie on Mon- Hit In Latest Survey Mountain Avenue in New Providence. ment of Environmental Protection Mr. Fishman indicated the gover- day issued a conditional veto on a bill NEXCUT Shredding of Elizabeth Recycling Enhancement Act Grant nor would likely avoid any criminal that would have expanded the state's STATE — Governor Chris believe he has. will be shredding documents at the Funds. For more information about charges. “Based on the evidence that pay-to-play rules and required the Christie’s ratings have taken a sig- Specifically, 56 percent of all sites from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or future events or directions, please is currently available to us, we’re not state to disclose fees paid to outside nificant hit in the Monmouth Uni- New Jerseyans think that Christie shine. The shredding events will end call the Recycling Hotline at (908) going to charge anybody else in this investment managers, NJ Advance versity Poll, with most New knew about the lane closures as before 1 p.m. if the shredding truck 654-9889 or visit www.ucnj.org/re- scheme,” he told reporters. Media has reported. Jerseyans inclined to believe that he they were happening in September reaches capacity. cycle . Gov. Christie reitterated on Twitter that The Governor’s action struck down was actually involved in the deci- 2013 and just 33 percent say he All Union County residents are he had “no knowledge or involvement in lawmakers' efforts to block agree- sion to close toll lanes on the George learned about them sometime later. eligible to use the paper-shredding Mold Workshops the planning or execution of this act.” ments with investment firms whose Washington Bridge in 2013 or at Majorities of state Democrats (71 service. There is a limit of four, 10- On Monday, Judge Susan D. management professionals have least that he knew about it at the percent) and independents (55 per- pound bags or boxes per person. Announced by County Wigenton set bail for Kelly and made political contributions to New time. The first poll taken since the cent) say Christie was aware, but Documents should not be bound with COUNTY – A new date has been Baroni at $150,000 each and or- Jersey candidates' national political U.S. Attorney announced charges in only 35 percent of Republicans plastic binders and paperclips re- added to the ongoing series of free dered them to stay in the Continen- committees. He also made changes the Bridgegate case also found that agree. moved. Paper that is wet/damp will mold removal workshops being of- tal United States, polickernj.com has to disclosure requirements. just one-in-10 Garden State residents Half of state residents (50 per- not be accepted. Residents should fered this spring by Union County. reported. The judge set the date for "He gutted it," state Sen. Shirley Turner believe that the three individuals cent) also feel that the governor continue to recycle non-confidential At the free workshops, an experi- trial for July 7th. (D-Mercer) told NJ Advance Media. indicted in the scheme were the only was personally involved in the de- papers and magazines with their enced health and safety trainer dem- Lawmakers Call for Revised "The conditional veto is really nothing ones involved. cision to close the toll lanes, while onstrates how to identify and safely Water Supply Master Plan more than a fig leaf to cover up for the Gov. Christie’s overall job rating just 34 percent say he was not in- House Bill Includes remove mold from a home. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-6th) has fact that he doesn't want to provide total currently stands at 35 percent ap- volved. The new date is Thursday, May 28, joined Reps. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D- transparency and accountability." prove to 54 percent disapprove among The poll found nearly half (49 per- $500,000 for Study from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Rahway 9th), Albio Sires (D-8th) and Bonnie New Jersey residents and 35 percent cent) of New Jerseyans believe that WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Public Library. Watson Coleman (D-12th), in urging REPORTERS NEEDED approve to 56 percent disapprove the alleged reason for the lane clo- Leonard Lance (R-7th) has an- Residents are welcome to attend Governor Chris Christie to revise the Current openings for reporters among the state’s registered voters. sures – retaliation against a local of- nounced that the House-passed any workshop in the series on a walk- outdated New Jersey Statewide Wa- to cover town council, BOE, In February, his job rating stood at 48 ficial who would not support the gov- Energy and Water Development in basis. Those who pre-register will ter Supply Master Plan (NJSWSP). and recreation commission percent approve to 44 percent disap- ernor – was “politics as usual” in the Appropriations Act (H.R. 2028) receive a free mold mitigation kit and The last major reconsideration of the meetings. We seek community- prove among all residents and 47 Christie administration. included a $500,000 allocation for a moisture meter worth $75. plan was adopted in 1996 under Gov- minded, detail-oriented writers percent approve to 46 percent disap- The Monmouth University Poll the Rahway River Basin Flood The remaining workshops still be ernor Christine Todd Whitman, ac- with professional demeanor prove among voters. The governor’s was conducted by telephone with Risk Management Feasibility accepting walk-ins and pre-registra- cording to a press release from Rep. needed. Must be able to meet job approval rating in the poll once 500 New Jersey adults, including Study. tions are: Township Courthouse, 1409 Pallone’s office. deadlines, know how to write a stood as high as 70 percent – that was 441 registered voters, from May 1 to The Study has been ongoing for Liberty Avenue, Hillside, on May 11, “In a time of limited public re- lead, and take an active interest in February 2013 following 3, 2015. The total sample has a mar- 13 years. Earlier this year the U.S. from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Rahway Public sources, governmental decisions in a regular beat in order to Superstorm Sandy. gin of error of + 4.4 percent and the Army Corps of Engineers 2015 Work Library, 2 City Hall Plaza, on May 28, regarding the investment of pub- develop news stories. Great for The poll found that more than two- registered voter sample has a margin Plan included a $500,000 commit- from 6 to 8 p.m.; Cranford Commu- lic funds must be guided by an stay-at-home moms, a second in-three New Jerseyans (69 percent) of error of + 4.7 percent. ment. The allocation included in the nity Center, 220 Walnut Avenue, on informed, efficient and effective income or just for those who feel Gov. Christie has not been com- House measure is an additional June 6, from 10 a.m. to noon. plan of action which maximizes love to write. E-mail resume pletely honest about what he knew. $500,000. 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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The ScotScotThe ch Plains–Fanwoodanwoodanwood Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — TTTimes Since 1959 DD Legal Newspaper for the County of Union, New Jersey Recomendation For Pedestrian DDTM and for Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Garwood Diction Deception Members of: Crosswalk Sign at Lennox and Central Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Editor’s note: This letter was sent Central and Quimby intersection with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association to Westfield Mayor Andrew Skibitsky might slow down traffic entering the rect. The others are made up. Are you and copied to The Westfield Leader downtown CBD and would certainly sharp enough to discern this deception of Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 ***** help to make the crossing safer. If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 I’m sending a quick note to sug- There are a bunch of folks, like guess. If you get two – well-read indi- gest that a pedestrian cross walk sign myself who work in town and walk Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 vidual. If you get three – word expert. If in the middle of the intersection at downtown for lunch most weekdays. you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at Central Avenue and Lenox Avenue is Unfortunately, some of us have to free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 needed and would promote pedes- cross Central Ave. at this intersec- All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. trian safety in downtown Westfield. tion, and it’s becoming awfully dan- come from the board game Diction This is the first crosswalk that drivers gerous to do so. Please let me know if Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman come to when entering the town from we can get a sign at minimum and Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER the east; therefore, traffic from the maybe some occasional patrol would 1. Daroo – The Egyptian sycamore Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo GSP, Central, South and North Av- be great too. I see folks “driving” into 2. Titurate – To grind to a powder or COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION pulverize Lauren S. Barr Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly enues entering town form that end town through this intersection on 3. Braw – Well-groomed; smart EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS pass through this intersection. The phones and texting every week, and 4. Tessaradecad – A group of fourteen problem is that many drivers appar- they do not yield to pedestrians. individuals ently are not as aware that this is a Downtown Westfield is a great pe- SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe pedestrian right-of-way and there destrian town. Let’s keep it as safe as GYNECONITIS One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 1. A place or apartment reserve for have been many close calls between possible. women cars, trucks and pedestrians. Jon Younghans 2. Inflamation of the uterus A sign much like the one at the Westfield 3. Having flowers of the female and perfect forms growing on the same plant, This Sunday, We Honor Mom Why Is Westfield’s School Budget but none of the male 4. A sense of inferiority in certain males when in the presence of females So Much Higher Than Cranford’s SAUROPHAGOUS For Her Lifelong Special Role Ordinarily, I don’t pay much atten- approximately that much larger than 1. Resembling or possessing reptilian This Sunday, May 10, we celebrate Mother’s in 1907, writing letters to influential individuals of tion to the annual Westfield school Cranford’s. Not so! characteristics budget. It goes up some each year, From figures I’ve been able to 2. A limestone coffin or tomb, often Day. Established through a proclamation signed the day ranging from businessmen to Presidents inscribed and elaborately ornamented May 8, 1914 by President Woodrow Wilson, this William Howard Taft and Theodore Roosevelt. and we move on, continuing to sup- gather, (admittedly, they may be a 3. Subsisting on insects, arachnids and holiday has for more than a century paid homage Miss Jarvis also advocated for her cause in person port an excellent program. I trust the little off, but not much) Westfield’s beetles to those special women whose influence shapes us through speeches she gave. While the concept was members of the board of education student population is about 20 per- 4. Subsisting on lizards and administrators are doing their cent more than Cranford’s, yet our ISOPIESTIC from birth and who we so often see in ourselves, slow to win popularity, it eventually gained a foot- best. budget is 40 percent higher and our 1. Indicating equal pressure especially as we mature and become parents our- hold when businessman and philanthropist John But this year, I couldn’t help notice cost per student is 25 percent higher. 2. Even tempered; agreeable selves. Wanamaker lent his endorsement. Mother’s Day the great disparity between the Is Westfield’s school system that 3. In botany, uniform in diameter; said Mothers hold a unique place within the hearts of was celebrated in nearly the entire United States by Westfield school budget and that of much better than Cranford’s? Not by of cells or organs their children. They are our first companion, confi- 1911, and President Wilson’s signature three years Cranford, since they appeared side- a long shot. Cranford has an excel- 4. Of equal inclination or dip KOPJE dante and teacher. We learn from our mothers not later formally made Anna Jarvis’ long-dreamed-of by-side on the front page of the April lent school system, I dare say on a par 1. A mangy, scabby animal just our ABCs, but continual life lessons as we grow, tribute to mothers a reality. Since then Mother’s 30th edition of The Westfield Leader. with Westfield. So why such a large 2. A surplus in supplies, materials, etc. and how to navigate the world in which we live. Day has been observed in the United States on the $104 million for Westfield, vs. $58 spread in the budgets? Good ques- 3. A hill with a steep side and a flat top Mothers are role models for us throughout our lives, second Sunday in May each year. million for Cranford. That’s more tion. 4. A small channel or watercourse than a 40 percent difference. Well, I Bruce Long and even when no longer with us their legacy of love Once again this year, we wish all the mothers, assumed, Westfield’s system must be See more letters on page 5 continues to impact us. Our relationships with our grandmothers and other maternal figures who nurture, Westfield spouses, children and elders so often reflect what we inspire and influence us a happy and healthy Mother’s Letters to learned from our mothers. Day. We encourage sons, daughters and all whose lives Education Is Key to Cleaning Our A national holiday honoring mothers was realized these women have touched to remember them in a the Editor through the efforts of a woman named Anna Jarvis, special way this Sunday, whether it be with a card or Environment; Talk to Our Children who was inspired by the humanitarian work of her gift, a telephone call, or just some quality time spent As everyone is aware, last week we away’ littering our streets, it appears Mr. Marcus, Stop own mother, social activist Ann Reeves Jarvis of together. We offer a special acknowledgement to those celebrated Earth Day. Started in 1970, that we are now drinking much more Blaming Mayor, Others West Virginia, in aiding soldiers and their families mothers who have children serving in the military, who it has become a national day to cel- from ‘micro/airplane’ size bottles of ebrate the earth and to renew our vodka, wine and bourbon. And chas- Another week, another rambling from both sides of the conflict during the Civil War. cannot be with their sons and daughters this Mother’s commitments to preserve and protect ing them with 24 oz. cans of beer. (Oh rant from the former Councilman Miss Jarvis and her supporters launched their Day, and who eagerly await their safe return. Happy the only earth we have. After years of well, that is talk for another day.) But Mickey Marcus. Mickey Marcus, campaign for a national Mother’s Day observance Mother’s Day, everyone. participating in town-wide and beach the amount of trash/recyclables never once again, I believe you need to get cleanups, tree plantings and the like, diminishes. Despite our understand- a grip on yourself and stop blaming I am beginning to question our com- ing of everything being connected, the Mayor and others for your out- Will State Leaders Face Up to mitments to the cause. that what we drop out of our cars and landish behavior at the Scotch Plains I am not going to talk about large into our streets ends up in our drink- Council meeting on March 17, 2015. national issues like fracking, or oil ing water, our air (from incinerator To those who have not seen how you drilling off New Jersey’s coast, or burning) in animal’s stomachs (ducks, acted, let me suggest to them go view The Fiscal Emergency in N.J.? proposed relaxation of so many EPA birds, etc.), costs our communities the video. and DEP environmental standards, more to remove, and simply makes Mr. Marcus, making excuses for If you were the Governor, charged to deal with the fiscal The “What If” analysis without layoffs yielded: 55.4 your lack of leadership, ideas, and a mess at the state, what actions would you take? percent would be unaffected by the analysis. Those earn- our failure to regulate what goes into our communities look ugly, we con- the foods that we eat, or even solar/ tinue to litter. civility while serving on council is Would you raise taxes on all fronts, lay off employees, ing $75,000 per year would receive a 2-percent pay cut. I believe that education is the key irrational. Mr. Marcus please accept reduce programs, stop borrowing, freeze investments on Those earning $100,000 per year would receive a 6- wind vs. fossil fuel energy produc- tion. I would like to talk about some- to cleaning our environment. I urge your loss and move on with your life. arenas, stop giveaways on developments, purge the sys- percent pay cut. The top in the $150,000 range and above thing closer to home. Litter. us all to talk to our children about the Pick up a hobby, maybe learn to play tem of political hacks, or all of the above? What would would receive a pay cut of 12 percent. As I have written many times be- impacts of littering, remind each other golf. I suggest getting a membership you direct other sub-governments to do, meaning county, If the hypothetical governor’s “State of Fiscal Emer- fore, my wife Maria and I take walks when we ourselves or those with at the Shady Rest/ Scotch Hills Coun- municipal, boards of education and utilities? gency” demanded more, then one would be forced to on Sunday mornings. We always bring whom we are, are about to throw try Club. Try spending more time Is the problem too big to ignore? Will the Governor take examine “honorarium” salaries, individuals collect- two reusable cloth bags with us to something away and not in a proper with your family instead of writing sweeping action? Could he declare a “State of Fiscal ing salaries from more than one government entity, pick up recyclables (We don’t pick receptacle, to simply stop littering. It negative things about people. Emergency” and order all sub-governments and boards of etc. Where there are question marks as to what such an up trash!) We pick up anywhere from is a minor action that we can all take Again, I pray that you find some education to freeze budgets and tax levies until the books individual may be doing to deserve a salary, it may be three to five bags worth every walk. to cleaning our environment and peace in your heart. I’m sure you will are brought back into order? necessary to request a time sheet to see if that person We also find out some interesting making Earth Day every day. Thank feel better. Good luck in the future. How could county government, towns, school boards is actually there, doing something, or on another job cultural trends. Recently we have you. Kimberly Nix and sewer authorities respond? It’s dizzying to think of instead. learned that while Poland Spring Bill Nierstedt Scotch Plains them all at once. The other aspects of budgets would require analysis too water bottles remain a top ‘throw Councilman, Garwood One way, a “What If” analysis of government salaries if the governor declared the emergency. What monies are Marcus Out of Touch provides clues. One condition we set was “No Layoffs.” being spent on non-essential initiatives – well… A second condition was “No salary cut for those earning The complete financials must be examined. Who’s I Shall Continue to Thank Police, With SP Citizenry $50,000 or less per year.” Then we established a formula getting paid is what must be uncovered. The Governor It is evident from Mr. Marcus’ let- to give a pay cut only to those earning in excess of $50,000 should declare a “State of Fiscal Emergency” to force a Officers for Their Heroism! ter-to-the-editor that since he was – a sliding scale algorithm. The more one makes over hard look at everything going on. May I suggest that we all say thank the government is too feeble to with- voted off the town council, he has not $50G’s, the more cut in pay. We estimated “other direct Sadly, the comments above are from our editorial you to each police officer we happen stand the enterprises of faction, to lost his penchant for pointless ver- costs” of salaries to be 30 percent. Then, we set the total written in February 2006. Matters have gotten much to meet? To tell the police officer that confine each member of the society bosity. More importantly, Mr. Marcus savings requirement. worse and our state leaders continue to do nothing. he or she is a hero for putting his or within the limits prescribed by the has his facts wrong. her life on the line to protect us and laws, and to maintain all in the secure Mr. Marcus was violating the rules keep us safe! and tranquil enjoyment of the rights of order established for public com- The English political philosopher of person and property.” ment at town meetings; rules he Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) wrote Americans have always prided should well be aware of as a former in “The Leviathan” that “the end” for themselves on living in a country of council person. Indeed, Mayor Glover which we entrust the government is laws! But this axiom is being danger- showed great restraint and patience “the procuration of the safety of the ously challenged nowadays! There is by not having the unruly Mr. Marcus people!” For without such there are a growing anarchy in our beloved physically removed. Mr. Marcus was “no arts; no letters; no society; and country! voted out of office last November which is worst of all, continued fear Would that President Washington because of his unpopular proposal to and danger of violent death; and the were here today once again to ad- restrict Scotch Plains’ citizens voting life of man solitary, poor, nasty, brut- monish us against unraveling the vi- rights for the office of mayor. He is ish, and short.” tal authority of government to main- out of touch with the citizenry of The Preamble to our precious Con- tain law and order! Scotch Plains as clearly evident by stitution declares that the responsi- I shall continue to thank police the magnitude of his election loss. bility of government is “to insure officers for their heroism! When I do, Chris Thompson domestic Tranquility!” their faces brighten as they thank me! Scotch Plains The First Amendment guarantees And I feel renewed as a citizen of the “the right of the people peacefully to greatest country in the history of the Editor’s Note assemble, and to petition the govern- world! This is the special townwide edi- ment for a redress of grievances!” Stephen Schoeman tion mailed to everyone in Westfield President George Washington in Westfield and includes the 43 Annual publica- his farewell address to the country tion of This Is Westfield. stated, “All obstructions to the execu- If you are not a subscriber, we ask tion of the laws, all combinations and you to do so. Thank you to everyone associations, under whatever plau- that are subscribers! sible character, with the real design to direct, control, counteract, or awe the regular deliberation and action of the constituted authorities, are de- FLOWERS structive of this fundamental prin- ciple, and of fatal tendency… FOR MOM “Towards the preservation of your government, and the permanency of your present happy state, it is requi- site, not only that you steadily dis- State LD-21 State LD-22 7th Congressional District countenance irregular oppositions to Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Representative Leonard Lance (R) its acknowledged authority, but also 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 that you resist with care the spirit of Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 (908) 518-7733 innovation upon its principles, how- Deadlines (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 [Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood, Summit and Cranford ever specious the pretexts….It is, in- General News - Friday 4pm Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) are in the 7th Congressional District] deed, little else than a name, where Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 12th Congressional District Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) Union County Freeholders (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 Elizabeth, New Jersey Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) XXX XXX (908) 527-4200 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. Al Faella, Mgr. [email protected] To Reach Us Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [Fanwood, Plainfield and most of Scotch Plains E-Mail - [email protected] are in the 12th Congressional District] Mohamed Jalloh, chair (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] Phone - (908) 232-4407 LD-21 includes Westfield, LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, [email protected], [email protected] Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. For more information, see Mountainside, Garwood, Fanwood, Plainfield, Clark and [email protected], [email protected] (908) 527-4419 www.goleader.com/help Summit and Cranford. Linden. [email protected], [email protected] [email protected] A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 7, 2015 Page 5 Those That Brought Us To This Abyss; Should You Not Then Stand Up? Letters to the Editor It appears that those elected from raise the taxes on those that are pres- one party cannot help but acting as if ently defined as “wealthy” or raise our American People Should Educate they are not working for the people. gas taxes? We have one of the lowest This stems from Washington, Tren- gas taxes in the nation, and since we Themselves on All Candidates ton, Elizabeth and even Scotch Plains. are one of the mostly otherwise highly In elections, there is no question that affect us all the time. That if one does not In Washington we see that Hillary taxed states how can we allow these many entities have a stake in terms of get politics, politics in turn will get them. Clinton did not think that the deaths taxes to remain low? which direction local, state and federal To ignore this reality is a perilous re- in Benghazi mattered, when she infa- On a county and local level we see government goes. These entities are spe- solve. mously said, “What difference does that without interviews of candidates cial interest groups, unions, businesses, The American people should take time big money donors, the mainstream press and educate themselves on what candi- it make” — regarding their deaths our Scotch Plains town council hired and the political establishments of both dates are running on all sides; what issues and the attack on our consulate. Now a county freeholder who was looking major parties. What is missing is the and policies they support or oppose; who we see that Hillary Clinton has been for a job and a way to pad his pension voice of the people in choosing their supports them; what is his or her tem- identified as not using the State De- as township manager. Conflict of in- future. There are many who feel discour- perament, ethics, morals and approaches; partment e-mail system. In fact, she terests are unseen by our town coun- aged from voting because they feel their and whether or not they can be trusted had her own server in their house. cil appointed lawyers with deep roots voice and vote will not be heard. Some with holding political office. Cranford Vehicles Don’t we all have our own servers? in the Democrat Party. To top it off have a negative view of politics that they When Benjamin Franklin in 1789 came She is really just like us! This is an public comment is being limited at believe the game is rigged. Others, sadly, out of the Constitutional Convention in apparent way of keeping these e- council meetings and our mayor takes would rather engage in the pastime of Philadelphia, a person asked him what Surplus Vehicles To Enhance eating, drinking and being merry, that type of government did him and the fram- mails from the public. Sure she said offense at criticism and attempts to they do not care which direction local, ers give to the people. He answered, “A Cranford Police Flood Response turn them over, but it appears that limit it when he can. state and federal government turns. They republic, madam, if you can keep it.” It is there are significant gaps. Let us not forget some of the other would rather be entertained and nothing up to the people to do just that: “to keep The Cranford Police Department bulldozer and dump truck will help Using a server protected from es- embarrassments. more. it, alter or abolish it.” recently took possession of a number avoid unnecessary expenses related pionage via we hope with Norton Ex-Congressman Rob Andrews To these individuals, may I remind Alex Pugliese of military surplus vehicles and other to debris removal; in past disasters, Anti-virus software, could be a breach and his ethical lapses in spending them that in every aspect of life, politics Kenilworth equipment geared towards enhanc- the Department of Public Works in security at the highest level of our spent campaign funds for personnel ing the agency’s flood and disaster needed to rent similar equipment at government. It is no doubt priority trips and used his daughter’s birthday response capabilities. The items were significant cost. was placed on protection of the party as a fund raiser. He resigned obtained through a federal program Police Chief James Wozniak be- Clintons over the American people. before the House Ethics Committee’s that repurposes decommissioned lieves that his personnel are now bet- There is some question that this may released a report on these issues. military equipment for use by mu- ter prepared for the next disaster. even be a crime. Now we hear that her Then: Former Senator Robert nicipal and state agencies. All ve- “The Cranford Police Department fundraising may be questionable as Torricelli and his ethical lapses over hicles and equipment were obtained has, unfortunately, deployed to more well. Do we really want to look for- campaign donations. — Former gov- at no cost to the township, and with than our fair share of weather related ward to her as President? ernor Jon Corzine and his miss-use of the approval of the Cranford Town- emergencies, rescues and evacuations Next we have Senator Robert investor funds with MF Global’s col- ship Committee. in the past decade,” he stated. “Now, Menendez abusing his power to help lapse. — ex-House Speaker Nancy Most visibly, the Cranford Police we have a more complete toolbox, a rich donor (Dr. Salomon Melgen), Pelosi’s. “we have to pass the bill Department has deployed three and we can rely less on outside agen- who gave money to his campaign and (Health Care Bill) to see what is in it.” Humvees, a five-ton mobile com- cies that have their own needs and provided him free airline trips to the Senator Harry Reed, who is actu- mand post, and two five-ton trucks. priorities.” He noted that on multiple islands and other offenses has now ally proud that he lied on the Senate All are capable of operating in flooded occasions, the Cranford Police De- been indicted (68 pages worth). floor about Candidate Romney’s not areas and are anticipated to help with partment called on the Union County In addition, we see that the IRS’s paying taxes. Boy does this serve as rescue, recovery and evacuation ef- Office of Emergency Management, Lois Lerner’s e-mails do exist which an example for the nation and its Jonathan O’Hea for The Westfield Leader and The Times forts in future emergencies such as the National Guard, and surrounding may prove that conservative groups youth, that lying is acceptable. George PINK SLIPS...Forty-four non-renew slips were handed out to non-tenure teachers the massive floods or power outages towns to assist in weather-re0lated at the Union County Vo-Tech Schools in Scotch Plains while union contract that accompanied Hurricane Irene, events. were unfairly targeted, which would Washington must be rolling over in negotiations are ongoing. Buses honked horns in solidarity and students were appear that perjury was committed his grave and how history records his cheering for the teachers. Hurricane Sandy, Tropical Storm Cranford Mayor Andis Kalnins was by her, other members of the IRS and truth telling about cutting down a Floyd, and other recent storms. In also an avid supporter of the surplus Justice Department. Remarkably, the cherry tree. addition to coordinating field activi- acquisition program. He said, “I com- Justice Department can’t see that she What is next for us taxpayers! ties and personnel, the mobile com- mend Chief Wozniak and the did anything wrong! Whatever it is, it will make us further mand post is able to assume the role Cranford Police Department. By tak- On a state level how can we forget embarrassed to say we live in United of the police communications center ing advantage of this innovative pro- our Assemblywoman Stender, who States, New Jersey, Union County in the event the municipal building is gram, they have significantly in- along with her husband tried to get and Scotch Plains. Those on the out- damaged or inaccessible, as was the creased our public safety abilities at Habit for Humanity to rebuild their side will ask how we tolerate these case during Irene. It is fully equipped almost no cost to the taxpayers.” Hurricane Sandy damaged shore situations. What are we suppose to with radios, telephones, and com- house? In fact, the media indicated tell them? These situations do not puter equipment. Union County Alliance that she just put the property up for exist? We like our corruption and/or Each of the vehicles was painted According to Tina Renna of County Watchers, as of Thursday, April 30, 2015, sale — all this with keeping her county miss use of power and public office? and outfitted at Eastern Surplus and the Union County Alliance closed opera- $90,000 per year job as a project man- Does someone see a common Equipment Company in Philadelphia. tions, and their office in Rahway. ager and director of some obscure ground? It is too bad that it is political In addition to installing safety fea- The County Watchers were the first to county office. It is now rumored that affiliation. tures and keyed ignition systems, the report on the abuses of tax dollars at the her stepping aside due to this situation My fellow Americans and NJ resi- company installed engine snorkel kits Alliance leading up to an investigation was prompted by her assurance that dents if you like this behavior, go allowing the Humvees to operate in by the State Comptroller’s Office who this job would still be hers and be ahead and re-elect those that brought over four feet of water. Police lights released a report in January 2015 ques- allowed to pad her pension in true us to this abyss. Should you not then and markings were also installed. tioning $1.5 million Union County tax New Jersey style. Is it no wonder that stand up, get involved, fight the es- Additional surplus equipment in- dollars spent by the Alliance. 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D. Weltman Plumbing Lic.#6440 G. Nowicki Electric Lic. #6808 Electric Bus. Permit #6808-A HIC#13VH04948800 HVAC #1228 Page 6 Thursday, May 7, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Garwood Library to Host Navy Vet Earl Phillips to Be Adult Comedy-Magic Show SP-F Parade Grand Marshal After his service in the military, GARWOOD — Magician Mark world to attend Fechter’s Finger Flick- SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD Zacharia will present a comedy/ — The 2015 Scotch Plains- Mr. Phillips joined the Fanwood ing Frolic, where the world’s best Police Department in 1946 and magic show for adult audiences at magicians come to fool other magi- Fanwood Memorial Day Parade the Garwood Public Committee has an- served on the force for cians. He has been a 35 years until his retire- Library. His one-man regular performer at the nounced that World War magic show, entitled II veteran Earl Phillips ment as a sergeant in Stage House Restaurant April 1981. Since then, “Another Hour in Scotch Plains for of Fanwood has been Wasted with Mark chosen as this year’s pa- he has been active in the more than six years, as community as a member Zacharia,” will take well as having regularly rade grand marshal. The place on Tuesday, parade will take place of Fanwood’s Shade Tree performed for more Commission. May 12, at 7 p.m. than eight years at the on Memorial Day, Mon- Mr. Zacharia has day, May 25. “Initially, I was sur- Outback Steakhouse in prised when I was asked entertained audiences Green Brook. Mr. Phillips was born at the Garwood Public on October 22, 1921 and to be grand marshal since Registration is re- I keep such a low pro- Library multiple times, quired for this event and has lived in Fanwood his including well-re- entire life. He served file,” said Mr. Phillips, may be done in person now 93, who enlisted in ceived shows for both Mark Zacharia at the library, by calling overseas in Europe as a quartermaster and sec- the Navy at age 20. “It is children and adults. He (908) 789-1670, or at Earl Phillips also has entertained audiences for lead- ond class petty officer in an honor that I am very the library’s interactive calendar page proud of.” ing corporations such as ADP, Pfizer, found on its website, youseemore.com/ FUTURE GOLF PROS?...Area families are invited to take part in the Westfield the U.S. Navy during United Fund’s annual Mini Golf Madness event on Saturday, May 16, from noon World War II. Memorial Day ceremonies will Home Depot, Rutgers University, St. garwood. The Garwood Public Li- to 4 p.m., at the Scotch Hills Mini Golf Course in Scotch Plains. Peter’s College, Roosevelt Hotel and Although he did not see any time occur at the Fanwood Memorial brary is located at the corner of Third Library at 9 a.m. and at the Scotch the Four Seasons Hotel New York, and Avenue and Walnut Street. Library in combat, Mr. Phillips played vital he is a featured entertainer at Somerset roles in three invasions during the Plains Gazebo on Park Avenue at hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday United Fund to Conduct 10 a.m. The 2015 Memorial Day Patriots baseball games. through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. war, including the historic D-Day Mr. Zacharia is one of only 200 invasion that was pivotal in the Al- Parade will commence at 10:45 a.m. on Fridays, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on from the Scotch Plains Municipal invited close-up magicians in the Saturdays. lied forces’ victory in Europe less Annual Mini Golf Event than one year later. Building, located at 430 Park Av- WESTFIELD — The Westfield many ways the Westfield United Prior to the D-Day invasion, Mr. enue. It will proceed along Park United Fund will hold its annual Fund supports people in the com- Phillips witnessed the sinking of Avenue, move down Martine Av- Mini Golf Madness event on Satur- munity who are at a disadvantage, nine ships during Operation Torch, enue into the center of Fanwood day, May 16, from noon until 4 whether physically, mentally or the British-American invasion of and end at LaGrande Park. The p.m., at the Scotch Hills Mini Golf economically. Tickets for the event French Morocco in 1942. The battle theme of this year’s Memorial Day Course in Scotch Plains. The rain are $10 and may be purchased at helped pave the path through the events will be the 70th anniversary date is Sunday, May 17. This is a the door. Refreshments will be sold Mediterranean Sea for the eventual of the end of World War II. The fun event for families and children separately. invasion of Southern Europe. He Memorial Day Parade is funded by of all ages, with prizes awarded to The Westfield United Fund is an also participated in the invasions of the Township of Scotch Plains and all participants under the age of 12. independent, local non-profit or- Sicily and Salerno. the Borough of Fanwood. In addition to enjoying a day of ganization that supports human family fun, local residents will have care programs at 20 different agen- the opportunity to learn about the cies in Union County. These pro- Mountainside Public Library grams help children, senior citi- Memorial Day Concert zens, people with physical and mental handicaps, and low-income Reveals May Programming To Be Held In Fanwood families. MOUNTAINSIDE — The dance melodies and folk songs from FANWOOD — The fourth annual The programs are chosen by a Mountainside Public Library, located around the world in the library’s Com- Memorial Day Concert will take place at One Constitution Plaza, has sched- munity Room. Robert Sloan Jim O’Brien board of community volunteers, and on Sunday, May 24, at the north side each one is examined annually, to uled multiple programs for the month “Holistic Eating for a Healthy Gut” of the Fanwood train station begin- make sure that high-quality services of May. will take place on Thursday, May 14, ning at 6:30 p.m. are being delivered to those who Tuesday Night Movies will continue from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dr. Laura Center For Hope to Honor The Westfield Community Band need them most. To learn more, on May 12 with The Judge (Rated R), Rokosz of EGGLRock Nutrition will will play patriotic tunes, traditional visit westfieldunitedfund.org. starring Robert Downey, Jr., Robert present a “Healthy Gut Workshop.” marches and other popular works. Duvall and Vera Farmiga. On May 19, “Natural Pharmacy” will be offered Westfield Residents at Gala The program will include the reading Whiplash (Rated R) will be screened, on Thursday, May 21, from 7:30 to WESTFIELD — The Center for ton Hall University Advisory Board. of letters written by members of the Library Announces starring Miles Teller, Melissa Benoist 8:30 p.m., featuring Brian Pinto and Hope Hospice and Palliative Care, a For additional information on the United States military. and Best Supporting Actor winner J.K. Nancy Markowski. Mr. Pinto will dis- non-profit provider of residential and Center for Hope and this year’s Gala, The Memorial Day Concert is pre- Parent-Child Craft Simmons. Wrapping up the month on cuss the differences between a regular community hospice care, will host its visit cfhh.org or contact Richard sented through the generosity of local CRANFORD — Children ages 3 May 26 will be Best Picture nominee pharmacy and a natural pharmacy and 31st annual Gala on Saturday, May Broski at (908) 288-9137 or individuals, businesses and commu- and older, accompanied by a par- The Imitation Game (PG-13), starring also how compounding can produce 16. Sponsored by Napier Park Global [email protected]. nity organizations that underwrite the ent, are invited to attend a Parent- Oscar nominees Benedict Cumberbatch medicines in a form tailored to an Capital, the event will take place at the concert expenses. Checks can be made Child Craft this Saturday, May 9, and Keira Knightley, along with Mat- individual’s specific needs, such as Echo Lake Country Club, located at Lottery Rep to Visit payable to Memorial Day Parade Com- at 11 a.m., in the Raddin Room of thew Goode. The movies will start at dosage, flavor and delivery systems. 515 Springfield Avenue, Westfield. mittee, Attention: Bob Lacosta, Town- the Cranford Public Library. 6:30 p.m. except for The Judge, which “Sports Nutrition and Oxidative This year, the center will honor two Holy Trinity Seniors ship of Scotch Plains, 430 Park Av- Parents and children will work will start at 6 p.m. Stress” is scheduled for Saturday, longtime Westfield residents, AT&T WESTFIELD — The Holy Trinity enue, Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076. For together to create a tote bag. This “Container Gardening” will be held May 23, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Dr. Vice-President Robert Sloan and Jim Senior Social Club will meet on Mon- questions about donation levels, call activity is designed to build fine today, Thursday, May 7, at 7 p.m. Laura Rokosz will discuss what indi- O’Brien, senior managing partner of day, May 11, at 1:30 p.m., in the parish (908) 322-6700, extension no. 313. motor skills and to create some qual- Bryan Lowe will explain how deco- viduals should eat for optimal ath- Napier Park Global Capital. center. The parish center is located ity bonding time as children make a rative containers can add year-round letic performance. Proceeds from the Gala and its ad adjacent to the Holy Trinity Roman Knights to Present gift for their favorite grownup. beauty to a yard. He will cover types To register for these programs, visit journal are integral components of the Catholic Church on Westfield Avenue Registration is required. Inter- of pots, plants, soil and planting and the library or call (908) 233-0115. Center’s Charitable Care Program, in Westfield. Guests are welcome. Pancake Breakfast ested persons are asked to call or irrigation techniques. which accounts for, on average, ap- Club members will welcome guest AREA — Monsignor Joseph F. stop by the library, located at 224 The Friday Opera Series will fea- AARP Plans Trip proximately $2 million of free or re- speaker Mary Ann Rivel from the Loreti Knights of Columbus No. 3240 Walnut Avenue, Cranford, to re- ture Salome tomorrow, Friday, May 8, duced-cost services to the most vul- New Jersey Lottery Public Informa- will host a Pancake Breakfast on Sun- serve a spot. The telephone num- from 1 to 3 p.m. Mena Clemson will To Casino May 7 nerable members of the community at tion Office. The program will begin day, May 17, from 8 a.m. to noon, in ber is (908) 709-7272, extension present a film of Richard Strauss’ dark AREA — Members of the commu- the most vulnerable time in their lives. with a short survey. Once this is com- the Church of the Assumption base- no. 2113. and fascinating opera based on the nity are invited to join the Rahway In addition to serving on the board pleted, Ms. Rivel will distribute free ment. The church is located at 113 Participants will use acrylic paint famous play Salomé by Oscar Wilde. AARP for a trip to Atlantic City’s of trustees of the Center for Hope, instant lottery tickets and a few other Chiego Place, Roselle Park. for the project and are advised to The Community Concert Series Resorts Casino that will take place Mr. Sloan and Mr. O’Brien have handouts. Afterward there will be a All proceeds will benefit upgrad- wear old clothes. Admission is free will showcase the New Jersey Sym- today, Thursday, May 7. Departure worked together on various non-profit 15-minute PowerPoint narrative fol- ing of the electrical system in the and all Cranford residents are wel- phony Orchestra Duo in an “Interna- time is 8:30 a.m., with participants efforts close to them both, including: lowed by a question-and-answer pe- church basement kitchen. The $5 come. For a list of other upcoming tional Dance Party for Mother’s Day” scheduled to return home at 6:30 p.m. Team Walker; the Fernando Pullum riod. Refreshments will be served. admission price includes pancakes, programs, visit the library’s web this Saturday, May 9, from 2 to 3 p.m. Participants will receive a $25 Community Arts Center; the Reservations will be accepted at sausage, coffee, tea and juice. Chil- page at cranford.com/library and During this event — the final Com- voucher and the cost is $25. Inter- Newmark School; the NJ College this meeting for the club’s Monday, dren under age 6 may attend for free. click on the Children’s Department munity Concert Series program — a ested persons are asked to call Irene Achieve Central School and the Se- June 8 luncheon. The cost is $16. Tickets will be sold at the door only. tab near the top of the page. string duet will showcase favorite at (732) 499-7740.

Mini Golf Madness

Saturday, May 16, 2015 12:00-4:00 pm Rain date: Sunday, May 17, 2015

Scotch Hills Mini Golf Course 820 Jerusalem Road Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 (908) 232-9748

Come play a round and support the Westfield United Fund. All players will be eligible to win Prizes!

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased: • At the door • Online: westfieldunitedfund.org • At the Westfield United Fund Office: 301 North Avenue Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 233-2113 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 7, 2015 Page 7 Israel Support Committee Westfield Library to Present To Focus on Iran May 17 ‘A Touch of Sinatra’ May 13 SCOTCH PLAINS — The Israel provide support for the people and WESTFIELD — The Westfield Sinatra, from his birth on December Support Committee of Central New State of Israel. Memorial Library, located at 550 12, 1915 in Hoboken, N.J. to his death Jersey and Israel Bonds New Jersey To register or obtain additional in- East Broad Street, will present “A on May 14, 1998 in Los Angeles, invite members of the community to formation, contact Conrad Nadell at Touch of Sinatra” on Wednesday, Calif. It is narrated by Joe Gilligan and a presentation by Avi Jorisch on “The [email protected] or at (908) May 13, at 7 p.m. performed by Donnie Farraro. The Threat of Iran to Israel, the U.S.A. 654-3169. Checks can be made out to “A Touch of Sinatra” is a musical performers will entertain the audience and the Western World.” The Israel Support Committee and show about the life and music of Frank with the story of Frank Sinatra’s life, Mr. Jorisch runs a consulting and mailed to Congregation Beth Israel, 18 the songs that made him one of the training firm specializing in national Shalom Way, Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076. most renowned singers of the 20th security issues relating to terrorism, Blantons Welcome century, and funny stories. illicit finance and radical Islam. He Rosary Altar Society Mr. Farraro was diagnosed with has served as a policy advisor to the Son, Jack André stage 4 throat cancer in 2004, has Treasury Department’s Office of Ter- Posts Meeting Date Max and Paige Blanton of Westfield since recovered, and now sings at rorism and Financial Intelligence, a GARWOOD — St. Anne’s Rosary have announced the birth of their almost 100 performances a year. liaison to the Department of Home- Altar Society of Garwood will hold its son, Jack André Blanton, on Thurs- Mr. Gilligan is a former singer land Security. Mr. Jorisch has pub- next regular monthly meeting on Thurs- day, April 16, at St. Barnabas Medi- and founder of the nostalgic oldies lished three books and his articles day, May 14, at 7 p.m. It will take place cal Center in Livingston. group Reminisce. He is the creative have appeared in the Wall Street Jour- in the Knights of Columbus Hall, lo- Jack weighed 6 pounds and 12 writer for “A Touch of Sinatra” and nal, Washington Post, Jerusalem Post, cated at 37 South Avenue, Garwood. ounces and measured 18 inches in researcher of the many unknown Forbes and Al-Arabiya. He has trav- Attendees are asked to park behind the length at birth. facts about Frank Sinatra that have eled extensively in the Middle East. building on Willow Avenue. The baby’s maternal grandparents been incorporated into this show. Mr. Jorisch’s presentation will be President Christine Guerriero will are Jay Lehman and Susan Cranston The program is free and open to held on Sunday, May 17, at 4 p.m., at welcome all members and call for Lehman of Petaluma, Calif. Westfield Memorial Library and MU- Temple Sholom, located at 1925 Lake committee reports. Jennie Browne Clarke and Hélène Blanton of RAL cardholders. MURAL Avenue, Scotch Plains. Light refresh- will report on the Rosary Altar Westfield are his paternal grandpar- cardholders belong to libraries that are ments will be served. The suggested Society’s successful April 26 trip to ents. part of the Middlesex Union Recipro- contribution is $5. This event is co- Atlantic City. The election of new Jack Lehman of Seattle, Wash. is cal Agreement Libraries. Interested officers for the 2015-2016 rosary year the baby’s maternal great-grandfather. persons are advised to check with their sponsored by Israel Bonds New Jer- Michael H. Curto and Ms. Amanda B. Heffler sey and there will be an opportunity also will take place at this meeting. His paternal great-grandparents are library to see if it participates. for those interested to purchase Is- The guest speaker for the evening James C. and Catherine Blanton of To register for “A Touch of Sinatra,” raeli bonds. will be the Reverend Richard A. Jacksonville, Fla. and Marie-Thérèse visit the library’s website at wmlnj.org The Israel Support Committee of Villanova, pastor of St. Anne’s Quinsat of Les Martres de Veyre, and click on the Online Calendar, or Central New Jersey comprises repre- Church. Ms. Amanda B. Heffler Auvergne, France. call (908) 789-4090, option 0. sentatives from Congregation Beth Members are reminded that St. Israel of Scotch Plains, Temple Beth Anne’s Parish May Crowning will be Ahm Yisrael of Springfield, Temple held this Sunday, May 10, at the Emanu-El of Westfield, Temple Grotto after the 10 a.m. Mass. All are To Wed Michael H. Curto Sholom of Scotch Plains, Temple encouraged to attend. Dale and Andrew Heffler of School in 2000 and Lehigh Uni- Beth O’r/Beth Torah of Clark, Con- This meeting will be the last meet- Scotch Plains, N.J. are pleased to versity in 2004 with a Bachelor of gregation Anshe Chesed of Linden ing until September. Rosary Sundays announce the engagement of their Science degree in Finance. He is a and Temple Beth El/Mekor Chayim will be on the first Sunday of June, daughter, Ms. Amanda Bess Financial Analyst for the Anti- of Cranford. The committee’s mis- July, August and September, with Heffler, to Michael Harper Curto. Money Laundering section of the sion is to disseminate information recitation of the Rosary at 7:40 a.m. He is the son of Kathleen Curto Credit Suisse Group located in about issues affecting Israel and to followed by Mass at 8 a.m. and the late Charles Curto of Nep- Manhattan. tune City, N.J. The couple will be married in No- A 2001 graduate of Scotch Plains- vember 2015, in Asbury Park, N.J. Terrill Road Baptist Invites Fanwood High School, the bride- to-be received her Bachelor of Sci- Legion Flea Market, ence degree in Special Education in Craft Show Is Due Children For VBS ‘Journey’ 2005 from The College of New Jer- sey. She is employed as a Develop- SCOTCH PLAINS — American SCOTCH PLAINS — Registration from June 22 to June 26, from 9 a.m. mental Interventionist by the Legion Post No. 209 of Scotch is underway for this year’s Vacation to noon each day. LADACIN Network of Monmouth Plains-Fanwood will host its first Bible School at the Terrill Road Bap- This free program will include a County, providing developmental flea market, craft show and garage tist Church. “Journey Off the Map” daily Worship Rally, Bible study, therapy for toddlers with cognitive sale on Saturday, May 30, from 8 will take children on a life-changing crafts, missions, music, recreation and delays and disabilities. a.m. to 2 p.m. in the south side parking lot at the Fanwood Train adventure as they learn to know, fol- snacks. The goal is to have young- The future bridegroom was NEW OFFICE...Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Central New Jersey, a non- low and trust their guide, Jesus. sters begin to understand that obedi- graduated from Neptune High Station. sectarian social service organization, has announced the opening of a new office Based on Daniel, who always kept ence to God can lead them beyond Vendors interested in selling at 608 Sherwood Parkway in Mountainside, which will serve as a satellite his focus on God, and highlighting the expected. their wares are asked to call Kim location for counseling. The main JFS office, located at 655 Westfield Avenue, Isaiah 30:21, which says, “Whenever Family members are invited to a See it all on the Web! Palmer at American Legion Post Elizabeth, can be reached at (908) 352-8375 for information on the Mountainside you turn to the right or to the left, your closing Family Night Program on No. 209 at (908) 322-9845. Pro- office or any of its other services. Pictured, from left to right, are: Carol Billet- ears will hear this command behind Friday, June 26, at 7 p.m. www.goleader.com ceeds will benefit veterans in need Fessler, associate director; Nancy Rosenthal, clinical social worker, and Tom you: ‘This is the way. Walk in it,’” the To register for “Journey Off the and their families. Beck, executive director. program will encourage children to Map,” visit trbc4him.org or call the grow in their desire to stay on track and church office at (908) 322-7151. to keep watching for what is to come. Terrill Road Baptist Church is lo- Open to all children who have com- cated at 1340 Terrill Road, Scotch pleted kindergarten to grade 6, “Jour- Plains. The Reverend William C. Page 2015 ney Off the Map” will take place is pastor. 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Born in Brooklyn to James be held tomorrow, Friday, May 8, years; her daughter, leader and a cheering Rudolph A. “Rudy” Stanzel, Jr., Myers, Fla. and Porter Lake, Me.; and Dorothy Moran, he lived the 2015, at 10 a.m., at St. Helen’s Linda Hileman (Gary) mom for all of her 83, of Fort Myers, Fla. and Porter their children, John Craig Stanzel majority of his life in Brooklyn, Church, 1600 Rahway Avenue, of Tampa, Fla., and her children’s events. Many Lake, Me., passed peacefully on Fri- and his wife, Jenny, of Manchester, Staten Island and Westfield, N.J. Westfield, N.J., which will be im- son, Scott (Joan) of summers were spent in day, April 17, at Hope Hospice at N.H. and their children, Brittany, Richard was the beloved husband mediately followed by a burial ser- Basking Ridge, N.J. Her Ocean Grove. Shell Point in Fort Myers. Craig and Jeffrey; William of his wife, Eileen, since they wed in vice at Fairview Cemetery in grandchildren include Visitation and a fu- Born June 29, 1931 in Rudolph Stanzel and his 1979. He also is survived by his Westfield. Chris (Jenna Henry), neral service were held Westfield, N.J., the son of wife, Stacey, of Basking children, Rich and Jessica, who Please direct any donations to the Rob (Jess Henry) and on Monday, May 4, at Janet (McFarlane) and Ridge, N.J. and their chil- adored their father; his sister, Dianne, NYPD Detectives Endowment Asso- Lori (Mike Hays), Tom the D’Elia Funeral Rudolph A. Stanzel, Sr., dren, Kyle and Alex; Joan to whom he remained close through- ciation Widows’ and Children’s Fund. (Tina Eichhorn), Lisa Home, Route 70, Lake- he was a 1949 graduate of Rosati and her husband, out his life, and by his pet dog, Ceili, May 7, 2015 (Tom Kehoe) and wood. Interment fol- Westfield High School, Ronald, of Crofton, Md. who was always by his side. Patrick. Her great- lowed at Fairview Cem- where he captained the and their children, Nicho- Richard was a loyal, smart and Memorial Service Set grandchildren are Tyler etery in Westfield. baseball team and led the las, Alexander, Christo- diligent man whose career achieve- Contributions may be For Ann ‘Mike’ Root Hays, Tyler, Connor and Ruth C. Eichhorn Blue Devils to their only pher and Katie, and Paul ments included commendations in Teigan Kehoe. made to Meridian Home state championship. He Matthew Stanzel and his the U.S. Army Reserves, service in Ann M. “Mike” Root, 79, formerly Ruth and her husband Care and Hospice, 1759 was recently elected to the wife, Katherine, of Vienna, the National Guard, promotions of Westfield, N.J., died Thursday, resided in Westfield for 45 years, Route 88, Suite 100, Brick, N.J. Westfield Athletic Hall of Me. and their children, within the NYPD to the grade of January 8, 2015. A memorial service where she was employed by Esso 08724, in Ruth’s memory. She was Fame. His baseball acu- Rudolph Stanzel, Jr. Madelynn and Annebelle; detective, selections as personal to honor Mike’s life will be held on and as a legal secretary at several a loving wife, mother, aunt, grand- men led to a full scholarship from a sister, Jesse Goehner, and her hus- bodyguard by New York City May- Saturday, May 9, 2015, at 10 a.m., at law firms. Ruth was an active mem- mother, great-grandmother and Rutgers University, where he was a band, Ronald, of Wayne, N.J., as well ors Beame and Koch, and an exem- St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 414 East ber and Sunday school teacher at friend, and will be missed by all. captain and three-year starter at third as many other relatives and friends. plary record as a federal marshal. Broad Street, Westfield, N.J. Inter- the Third Presbyterian Church in May 7, 2015 base, graduating in 1953 with a Bach- A Celebration of Life service will The family will receive friends ment will follow in Hillside Cem- elor of Science in Education. Drafted be held on Saturday, July 25, 2015, at and loved ones today, Thursday, May etery in Metuchen. For more infor- Carolyn ‘Sue’ Wilson Bissinger, 77, in 1953 by the Chicago White Sox, 11 a.m., at the Wiles Remembrance 7, 2015, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 mation, visit geiselfuneralhome.com. Rudy batted .330 for the Danville Center, 137 Farmington Falls Road Was Former Resident of Westfield Dans in class “D” ball before obliga- (Routes 2 and 27), Farmington, Me. tions to his country required his ser- Following the service, a reception will Carolyn Suzanne “Sue” Wilson Survivors include her children vices in Korea. be held at the center. All are welcome. Walter Boright to Describe Bissinger, age 77, died at Sarasota and their spouses, Elizabeth and As a First Lieutenant in the USAF, Remembrance gifts may be given in Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, Fla. David Doles of Westfield, N.J.; Tim Rudy earned several service medals his memory to either the New Vine- on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, af- and Jessica Wilson of Wilmington, as a Squadron Intercept Controller. yard, Maine Public Library or Habitat ‘Wild Times In Kenilworth’ ter a brief illness. Del. and Chris and Selma Wilson Upon discharge from the service, for Humanity. Tributes and condo- KENILWORTH — Author and with photographs, film clips and Born May 9, 1937 in Philadel- of Sarasota, Fla. Sue was the proud Rudy began his teaching career and lences may be shared on his memorial historian Walter E. Boright will excerpts from audiotaped inter- phia, Pa., she lived in Wyndmoor, grandmother of Brian Doles, met the love of his life, Marguerite wall at www.wilesrc.com. present “Bandits and views — concerning Pa.; Westfield, N.J.; Devon, Pa., Samantha Doles, Charlie Wilson, Ann “Peg” Craig, while teaching at May 7, 2015 Shootings – Wild Times multiple incidents in- and Munich, Germany, before set- Katy Wilson, Leyla Wilson and an American school in Germany. in Kenilworth” on Tues- volving bandits, rob- tling in St. Petersburg, Fla. in 2004. Deniz Wilson. Sue was prede- Together they settled in Westfield and day, May 19, during the bers and other She worked at the Allen Sherman ceased by her husband Samuel raised a family of four. Fanwood Church Kenilworth Historical shootings that over Hoff Company in Malvern, Pa. for Wilson, who died in 1992, and her Rudy was a loyal, loving husband, Society’s annual the years have be- many years until retiring in 2004. husband George Bissinger, who a kind, but firm father, a coach, and a Slates Choir Festival Kenilworth History Cel- come part of local Sue was an active member of St. died in 2010. mentor. He gave his family the gift of FANWOOD — The annual ebration. lore. Luke Lutheran Church in Devon, Services will be held at 2 p.m. on summers in Maine and he gave his Fanwood Choir Festival will be held All are welcome to at- Considerable atten- Pa., where she served as a Bible Saturday, May 16, 2015, at St. Luke wife the gift of an interesting, engag- on Sunday, May 17, at 7 p.m., at the tend the event, which will tion will be given to School teacher, parish secretary and Lutheran Church, located at 203 ing retirement. Rudy and Peg split Fanwood Presbyterian Church. While begin at 7 p.m. at the the February 1921 lay communion assistant. She was N. Valley Forge Road, Devon, Pa., time at the family cottage in Maine there is no charge to attend, a free- Oswald J. Nitschke House capture in Kenilworth an avid duplicate tournament bridge with a private burial to follow. In and in Fort Myers, Fla. following will offering will be taken to benefit “living history” museum of the notorious player and loved to knit and crochet. lieu of flowers, the family requests Rudy’s successful 33-year career as a the rescue squads of Fanwood and and cultural arts center, Union County Ban- Sue will be fondly remembered by donations be made to the Ameri- science teacher in the Watchung and Scotch Plains. located at 49 South 21st Walter E. Boright dits, who had instilled family and friends as one who al- can Cancer Society. Chatham Township school districts. Tom Berdos, director of Music Street, Kenilworth. Ad- fear in area residents ways lived by the Golden Rule: love May 7, 2015 They traveled the world, visiting Ministries at the Fanwood Presbyte- mission is free, but interested per- during a three-month county-wide your neighbor as yourself. many of the spots they had loved as a rian Church, has brought together 70 sons are asked to register in ad- reign of terror, and to the major role young couple in Europe. Rudy had a singers from the area, including chil- vance by calling (908) 709-0434, that former Kenilworth police chief Robert Kling, 82, Led Westfield DPW; thirst for knowledge, electing to stay dren who have been rehearsing since as seating is limited. Light refresh- Alfred Vardalis played in the ban- at Elder hostels, which provided an April 8. Guest conductors will be Dr. ments will be served. dits’ arrest. Active In Community Organizations education component for each trip. Cindy Bell, Dr. Andrew Moore, Mary Mr. Boright’s program will in- Among other incidents Mr. Robert John Kling, 82, passed of Lebanon of Phillipsburg, Crescent Retirement for Rudy meant stay- Lou Stevens and Matthew Webb. Pro- clude a discussion — highlighted Boright will review are the January away on Friday, May 1, 2015, in Shrine of Burlington, Hamilton ing active, playing golf and tennis, fessional clarinetist Amy Burns and 1940 assassination attempt on the Culpeper, Va. Lodge 120, and the Flemington Elks. attending Minnesota Twins spring organist Deborah Berdos will join Ballroom Line Dance Kenilworth mayor and council, and Born in Staten Island, N.Y., he lived He is survived by three genera- training games and regularly work- Mr. Berdos as well. the filming of Thomas Edison’s most of his years in New Jersey, where tions of nieces and nephews. The first ing with Habitat for Humanity. The Fanwood Presbyterian Church Available at SAGE 1903 film The Great Train Robbery he was a dedicated member of the generation includes Rick Hege, Gay He is loved and will be missed by is located at the corner of Martine SUMMIT – Beginning Tuesday, which, despite contrary claims by National Guard, retiring as CWO 4, Lynn Hege, Terry Hege, Sandra his family; his wife and caregiver, and La Grande Avenues. For more May 12, SAGE will offer a new Ball- the Edison Company, reportedly and led the Public Works departments Kling, Cynthia PreVatte and John Marguerite “Peg” Stanzel of Fort information or directions, call the room Line Dance class in conjunc- was filmed in Kenilworth along the of Westfield and Raritan Township. Kling. church office at (908) 889-8891 or e- tion with Overlook Medical Center’s old Rahway Valley Railroad line. Following retirement, he moved to Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. SHERIFF’S SALE mail [email protected]. New Vitality program. Aimed at older The recently restored Oswald J. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15001878 New York, living in Sherburne and on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at Dooley SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY adults, the classes will be held in a Nitschke House is equipped with later building a log cabin in Madison. Colonial Funeral Home in Westfield, CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S SALE six-week session from May 12 to an elevator and other ADA-compli- UNION COUNTY Two years ago, he moved to Culpeper, N.J. A memorial service will begin at DOCKET NO. F-035544-14 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15001833 Tuesday, June 16, from 4 to 5 p.m. ant amenities that make the site Plaintiff: BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Va. to be closer to family. 4 p.m. Private interment will be at A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY CHANCERY DIVISION They will take place at SAGE fully accessible to everyone, includ- He was an avid agriculturalist and Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. VS. UNION COUNTY Eldercare’s offices, located at 290 ing those with physical challenges/ Defendant: RAYMOND A. CAPPICCILLE, DOCKET NO. F-021367-14 a fan of Westerns. Family and com- In lieu of flowers, please consider MRS. RAYMOND A. CAPPICCILLE, HIS WIFE, Plaintiff: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Broad Street, Summit. disabilities. Parking is available in EOLIN CAPPICCILLE A/K/A EOLIN T VS. munity were of utmost importance to a donation to the Culpeper 4-H Club, CAPPICCILLE Defendant: JOSEPH MATEREK, RUTH David Cross, a dance instructor front of the building and in the him, and he enjoyed lifelong friend- 101 South West Street, Culpeper, Va. Sale Date: 05/27/2015 MATEREK, STATE OF NEW JERSEY with more than 20 years’ experience, municipal parking lot across the Writ of Execution: 03/10/2015 Sale Date: 05/27/2015 ships with neighbors and coworkers. 22701. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Writ of Execution: 03/11/2015 will lead the exercise classes. The street from the Kenilworth Veter- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution He also maintained fraternal order An online guestbook and tribute vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public beginner-friendly dance classes will ans Center. For further informa- memberships with the Atlas Lodge wall are available at TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- include cardio and weight bearing tion, call (908) 709-0434. TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- of Free and Accepted Masons of www.foundandsons.com. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on exercises, mental stimulation and A native of Kenilworth, Mr. May 7, 2015 said day. All successful bidders must have 20% WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Westfield, the Corinthian Lodge of their bid available in cash or certified check at said day. All successful bidders must have 20% social networking. The fee for the Boright holds a Doctor of Education Royal Arc of Westfield, Tall Cedars the conclusion of the sales. of their bid available in cash or certified check at six-week session is $55 per person. degree from Seton Hall University. The judgment amount is: ***One Hundred Fifty the conclusion of the sales. Thousand One Hundred Sixteen and 62/100*** The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred “The great thing about the ball- He has authored four books about $151,116.62. Fifty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Eight The property to be sold is located in the TOWN- and 71/100*** $252,868.71. room line dance class is that you his hometown and has written a se- SHIP of SCOTCH PLAINS, County of UNION MUNICIPALITY: Westfield Town don’t need a partner and you can even ries of articles about Kenilworth his- and State of New Jersey. COUNTY: UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY Commonly known as: 1766 EAST 2ND STREET & STREET NO: 1123 West South use a wheelchair or walker to partici- tory for the Cranford Chronicle. Mr. STREET, SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JERSEY Avenue 07076 TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK: 2610, LOT: pate,” said Stephanie Kresch, direc- Boright is a retired superintendent Tax Lot No. 20 in Block No. 1201 13 tor of Community Relations at SAGE. of schools and a retired director of Dimension of Lot Approximately: 33 X 156 DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 125.79 feet X 26.36 Nearest Cross Street: Willow Avenue feet. For more information or to register Kean University and has held elected Beginning at a point on the Southeasterly line NEAREST CROSS STREET: 334.03 feet from of East Second Street, at a point therein distant Drake Place for the upcoming six-week session, office as a councilman and Union 469.55 feet Northeasterly from its intersection SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): call (908) 598-5548 or e-mail County freeholder. His father, with the Northeasterly line of Willow Avenue and Westfield Town holds a claim for taxes due running thence and/or other municipal utilities such as water [email protected]. Walter, Sr., was a Kenilworth mayor PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES and/or sewer in the amount of $1431.16 as of 05/ 2015 Qtr 2 Due: 05/01/2015, $1,222.67 OPEN 01/2015. in the 1950s and 1960s. Water: PRIVATE - NJ American Water Co. Westfield Town holds a claim for taxes due SHERIFF’S SALE 131 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey and/or other municipal utilities such as water 08034, 800-652-5987 and/or sewer in the amount of $169.62 as of 01/ SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15001550 Sewer: Scotch Plains Township, 430 Park 01/2015. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S SALE Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076, 908- Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Sixty-Four Thou- CHANCERY DIVISION 322-6700. sand Nine Hundred Seventy-Seven and 93/100*** UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15002032 ACCT: 07/01/2014 - 12/31/2014 $126.57 PAID $264,977.93 together with lawful interest and DOCKET NO. F-19084-09 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Sewer charges are based on prior water con- costs. Plaintiff: SUN TRUST MORTGAGE, INC CHANCERY DIVISION sumption. 2015 CHARGES PENDING Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- VS. UNION COUNTY Total Upset: ***One Hundred Fifty-Four Thou- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Defendant: JOHN MASTROIANNI; MARIA DOCKET NO. F-015307-13 sand Forty-Five and 33/100*** $154,045.33 to- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the MASTROIANNI Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA gether with lawful interest and costs. money will be deposited into the Superior Court Sale Date: 05/13/2015 VS. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Writ of Execution: 09/24/2014 Defendant: RICHARD MANNING; MRS. RI- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution CHARD MANNING, HIS WIFE expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Sale Date: 06/03/2015 money will be deposited into the Superior Court and extent of that person’s claim and asking for vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Writ of Execution: 03/20/2015 Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, an order directing payment of the surplus money. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature will have information regarding the surplus, if WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- and extent of that person’s claim and asking for any. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- an order directing payment of the surplus on There is a full legal description on file in the of their bid available in cash or certified check at TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. the conclusion of the sales. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The judgment amount is: ***Eight Hundred said day. All successful bidders must have 20% JUST DUCKY...More than 400 people came out for Healthy Kids Day April 25 sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- Fifty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-One of their bid available in cash or certified check at tisement. tisement. and 83/100*** $856,591.83. the conclusion of the sales. at the Westfield Area Y’s Main Y Facility, located in Westfield, to enjoy an Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan The property to be sold is located in: The Town The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred afternoon of free, fun, engaging and creative activities promoting healthy Sheriff Sheriff of Westfield, County of Union, State of New Fifty-Four thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Five Attorney: Attorney: Jersey. and 46/100*** $454,625.46. eating, healthy habits, family activities and safe and healthy communities. FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, PC POWERS KIRN - COUNSELORS Commonly known as: 616 Garfield Avenue, Property to be sold is located in the BOR- Among the highlights was a special appearance by “Stewie the Duck” of the 7 CENTURY DRIVE 728 MARINE HWY Town of Westfield, New Jersey 07090. OUGH of FANWOOD, County of UNION, State SUITE 201 PO BOX 848 - SUITE 200 Tax Lot No: 8 in Block: 1406 of New Jersey. Stew Leonard III Children’s Charities organization, which is dedicated to PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054 MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY 08057 Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 150 x 75 Premises commonly known as: 6 BEECH water safety and awareness and education, including providing swim scholar- (973) 538-4700 (856) 802-1000 feet AVENUE, FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY 4 T - 04/30, 05/07, 05/14 4 T - 04/30, 05/07, 05/14 Nearest Cross Street: Grant Avenue 07023-1708. ships and lifeguard training. & 05/21/15 Fee: $191.76 & 05/21/15 Fee: $181.56 Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- BEING KNOWN as LOT 16, BLOCK 90 on the nicipal or tax liens that may be due. official Tax Map of the BOROUGH of FANWOOD. Subject to Tax and prior lien info: At the time of Dimensions: 108.19 feet x 191.65 feet X 26.70 publication taxes/Sewer/water information was feet X 32.55 feet X 121.95 feet. MASTER not available-you must check with the tax collec- Nearest Cross Street: LAGRANDE AVENUE tor for exact amounts due. Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Seventy-One Subject to Prior Mortgages and Judgments (if Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Five and 83/ any): None 100*** $471,835.83 together with lawful interest MEMORIALS ow Offering the New Total Upset: ***Eight Hundred Eighty-Four and costs. N Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Four and 30/ Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or 100*** $884,594.30 together with lawful interest other charges, and any such taxes, charges, 524 Central Avenue and costs. liens, insurance premiums or other advances Willow View Mausoleum, Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested Westfield, NJ (908) 233-2350 tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and parties are to conduct and rely upon their own expenses, there remains any surplus money, the independent investigation to ascertain whether www.mastermemorials.com money will be deposited into the Superior Court or not any outstanding interest remain of record A Unique Concept in Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, and/or have priority over the lien being fore- or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Memorial Properties. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a an order directing payment of the surplus money. return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, will have information regarding the surplus, if the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. any. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- “The Fair Housing Act prohibits”any prefer- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Designer • Builders of fine ence, limitation, or discrimination because of expenses, there remains any surplus money, the race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial sta- money will be deposited into the Superior Court MONUMENTS tus, or national origin, or intention to make such Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, preference, limitation or discrimination” in con- or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to MARKERS nection with any aspect or a residential real Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature estate transaction, Zucker, Goldberg, and and extent of that person’s claim and asking for MAUSOLEUMS Ackerman, LLC encourages and supports the an order directing payment of the surplus money. B eauty, Dignity & Peace equal housing practives of the Fair Housing Act The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale in the conduct of its business.” will have information regarding the surplus, if Lettered • Cleaned There is a full legal description on file in the any. Overlooking Bunnell Pond. Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. Tim Doerr sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Family Lots, Single Graves, Niches & Community Mausoleums tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- Joseph Cryan tisement. Sally Bauer Doerr Faithfully Serving the Public Since 1868, on 105 Picturesque Acres. Sheriff Joseph Cryan (established 1939) Attorney: Sheriff ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC Attorney: Fairview Cemetery 200 SHEFFIELD STREET PHELAN HALLINAN & DIAMOND, PC Also: 300 Rt. 37 East SUITE 301 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD Nonprofit • Nonsectarian MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092 SUITE 100 Toms River, NJ (908) 233-8500 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 1100 East Broad Street • Westfield, NJ 908-232-0781 File No: XCZ-121296 (856) 813-5500 (732) 349-2350 4 T - 04/16, 04/23, 04/30 4 T - 05/07, 05/14, 05/21 & 05/07/15 Fee: $204.00 & 05/28/15 Fee: $195.84 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 7, 2015 Page 9 Union County College Names New Research Director CRANFORD - On April 7, Eliza- stitute and as Monmouth’s Director beth Cooner became Union County of Marketing and Institutional Re- College’s new Executive Director of search. She also served in a one-year Institutional Research in the Assess- interim role at Brookdale Commu- ment, Planning and Research De- nity College conducting market and partment. In this role, she manages a survey research. staff of three that supports the Ms. Cooner has a master’s degree College’s strategic planning, institu- in Public Policy Analysis from tional development, and assessment. Georgetown University and a The APR Department provides data bachelor’s degree from Villanova and reports to support decision-mak- University. ing, management, policy formula- Union County College President tion, evaluation, and accountability. Margaret McMenamin says Ms. In addition, APR prepares and sub- Cooner’s arrival at the College is mits mandated federal and state re- “welcome and much needed.” She ports to external agencies such as adds, “The APR Department pro- New Jersey Higher Education, the vides data and analysis and fore- FELLOWSHIP...Jefferson Elementary School teacher, Kareem Thompson, this New Jersey Council of County Col- casts to inform the decisions we year’s recipient of the Westfield Rotary’s Philhower Fellowship for outstanding leges, the Middle States Commission make in every aspect of our opera- teaching at the elementary grades, is surrounded by his pleased and approving on Higher Education, and the US tions, from budgeting to marketing fifth grade class and paraprofessional Stacy Schwartz. Department of Education. to academic programming. With our Ms. Cooner brings to Union more College only two years away from than fifteen years of relevant research a Middle States visit, Ms. Cooner is Kareem Thompson Awarded and planning experience in both coming to us at a critical time. I’m higher education and in the corporate pleased that she understands and research industry. Her prior experi- appreciates our urgency and that EARTH DAY WALK...In celebration of Earth Day, over 150 McKinley Elemen- Philhower Fellowship ence includes more than seven years she has the proven track record for tary School students wore green and walked to school on April 22 as a way to at Harris Interactive, Inc., a subsid- being someone capable of hitting promote environmental friendliness. The event kicked off the spring season of Walking School Buses at McKinley and encouraged children and parents to walk WESTFIELD – Kareem Thomp- where he wants us to figure out the iary of Neilsen, where she served as the ground running.” or bike to school. The walk was coordinated by the BRAKES Group (Bikers, son, fifth grade teacher at Jefferson answer without telling us, and I think the Vice President of Social and Pub- Union County College is under- Runners And Kids are Entitled to Safety), a pedestrian safety organization in Elementary School in Westfield, is that it gives us a boost for sixth grade.” lic Policy. Ms. Cooner’s experience going a College-wide Self Study as Westfield. Pictured, second grader and raffle winner Lincoln Meyers arrives at the 2015 recipient of the Westfield Mr. Thompson was described by a in higher education includes having part of the decennial reaccredita- school under the escort of principal Marc Biunno. Rotary Club’s Philhower Fellowship former student, now a freshman at served as the Assistant Director of tion process, which will culminate in recognition of outstanding teach- Westfield High School, as “the clas- Monmouth University’s Polling In- with a Middle States visit in 2017. ing at the elementary school level. sic example of a teacher that makes UCC Student Wins Top He received the award on May 5 as learning fun and relatable. He finds the guest of honor at the Rotary Club unique ways to make sure each of his luncheon. That evening, he will be students understands and compre- National Scholarship presented with a resolution from the hends the information he presents.” Board of Education at a reception at Another former student, currently CRANFORD – For the first time fers in the Fall to John Jay College of Jefferson School’s auditorium, 1200 a seventh grader, called Mr. Thomp- ever, a Union County College stu- the City University of New York. Boulevard, at 7:00 p.m. at the start of son a “motivator and a role model dent has won a prestigious Jack Kent The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation the Board of Education meeting. and a life changing teacher.” Cooke Foundation Scholarship. The Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Mr. Thompson joined the Westfield Upon receiving notification of the Scholarship will award the student, is the largest private scholarship for Public Schools in 1999, when he Philhower Fellowship, Mr. Thomp- Nuno Pereira of Hillside, up to two-year and community college began his teaching career at Jefferson son stated, “It is an extreme honor to $40,000 per year to complete his transfer students in the country. The Elementary School. receive the Charles Philhower Fel- bachelor’s degree after he graduates JKC Foundation is a legacy of the A graduate of Stockton College lowship Award. I am grateful to the from Union in May. billionaire philanthropist and former with a Bachelor of Science degree in Westfield Rotary for their recogni- Mr. Pereira learned of his stunning owner of the Washington Redskins Biology, Mr. Thompson earned a tion. It is a privilege to have been achievement during the April 28 Union and Los Angeles Lakers. Master degree in Elementary Educa- given the opportunity to help stu- County College Board of Trustees This year, more than 2,000 stu- tion from Rowan University. dents learn how to think critically meeting on the Cranford Campus. He dents from 540 community colleges In nominations received on his be- about the world around them. I am will graduate from Union with an as- applied for the scholarship. Mr. half, Mr. Thompson was described as fortunate to be amongst the most sociate degree in Criminal Justice and Pereira is one among the 90 who the “consummate professional – con- amazing array of individuals anyone continue in his major when he trans- received the award. stantly enhancing his knowledge and could ever ask for here at Jefferson teaching techniques.” Elementary. This is the root of any A parent of children who were success I have achieved. They are my students in Mr. Thompson’s class support system, and without them READING FOR A CAUSE...Washington School PTO recently sponsored its first wrote, “Mr. Thompson is a motiva- none of this would have been pos- annual Read-a-thon fundraiser. Children received pledges for reaching their tor, and he instills confidence in his sible. I am humbled and over- reading goals over the course of one week. The students magnificently surpassed students because he values them as whelmed.” the school wide goal of 50,000 minutes with a whopping 85,000 minutes recorded from the collective grades. As a reward, Principal Dr. Perry agreed to honor the human beings and as competent indi- Superintendent of Schools Marga- request of two random students drawn from a box of hundreds of suggestions. viduals.” ret Dolan congratulated Kareem Th- The fun incentive resulted in the shaving off of Dr. Perry's mustache and a week Added another parent, “Both my ompson for becoming the 23rd re- of joke telling during morning announcements. In the end Washington School boys quote Mr. Thompson or use Mr. cipient of the Philhower Fellowship. raised over $8,000 with 25% of its proceeds donated to the Westfield Special Thompson references frequently in She also thanked the Rotary for “its Education Fund. The balance will be used for books, library enhancements and discussion at home; this is true evi- recognition of this meaningful pro- additional educational materials at Washington School. The Special Education dence that Mr. Thompson is doing fession”. Committee has stated it will utilize the donation to enhance its annual scholarship much more than just teaching the The Philhower Fellowship was es- program. Pictured from left to right are: (standing) Jill Weiss, VP Fundraising, fifth grade -- he is making long last- tablished in 1993 by the Rotary Club Caryn Fitzgerald and Farrah Selvers, Co-Chairs Read-a-thon; (sitting) Sally Heyder, Librarian, Dr. Perry, Principal, and Lisa Wendel, Co-Chair Westfield ing positive impressions on his stu- to honor former Westfield Educator Special Education Committee. dents.” and Rotarian Charles Philhower and One of his current students stated, to recognize the importance of teach- “He makes the class a discover class, ing in the elementary grades. Westfield Area Y Announces

Historic Saplings Planted at KEEPING KIDS SAFE...The Town of Westfield honored its crossing guards on Upcoming 5th Grade Dance April 24 at the annual Crossing Guard Recognition Breakfast. The event was sponsored by the Parent Teacher Council and B.R.A.K.E.S. (Bikers, Runners Seeing Eye Guide Dog School And Kids are Entitled to Safety), a pedestrian organization in Westfield. The WESTFIELD – The Westfield Area the event. Please email crossing guards play an important part in the completion of the goals of MORRISTOWN – In 2011, disease On Arbor Day the trees were un- Y dance parties for fifth graders are [email protected] or call (908) B.R.A.K.E.S.: to improve safety for all pedestrians and to encourage children to and a Halloween snowstorm killed a veiled to staff in their new home on the back by popular demand. A dance is 233-2700 ext. no. 406 with questions walk or bike to school. On display at the breakfast were banners of support beloved copper beech tree at The See- front lawn of the 60-acre campus. being held for fifth graders on Friday, or for more information. created by children at each of Westfield’s 7 elementary schools. ing Eye that was more than 200 years People who are blind or visually im- May 8 at the Bauer Branch, 422 East old. But thanks to the efforts of the paired come from across the United Broad Street in Westfield from 7:30 guide dog school’s employees and a States and Canada to The Seeing Eye to p.m. to 9:30 p.m. biology professor, The Seeing Eye live on this campus for up to a month, A DJ will spin great music, run fun planted two saplings grown from nuts where they are matched with Seeing games and have plenty of giveaways. Providing Healthy Smiles for a Lifetime ! gathered from that historic tree. 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Page 10 Thursday, May 7, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield Library to Feature County Spring Garden Fair, Program on Clutter Control Plant Sale Set For May 17 WESTFIELD — “Learn How to “Do you have trouble finding your COUNTY – Deer-resistant peren- feature many activities for gardeners Control Your Clutter,” with instruc- remote, car keys or anything else? nials, herb and vegetable seedlings, of all ages: guided tours of the Dem- tor Karen Camden, will take place Are you overwhelmed by clutter, and potted annuals in full flower will onstration Garden complex, includ- on Saturday, May 16, beginning at unable to begin, and procrastinating be just some of the offerings for sale at ing the vegetable and herb gardens; 1:30 p.m., at the Westfield Memo- about all of it? This presentation will the 26th annual Union County Spring displays and information for “Square rial Library. The library is located at give you strategies to move forward,” Garden Fair and Plant Sale on Sunday, Foot Gardening,” Rain Barrels and 550 East Broad Street. she said. May 17, from noon to 4 p.m. This Rain Gardens; information on joining Ms. Camden will help audience Ms. Camden has given multiple event will be held at the Demonstra- the Master Gardeners and the 4-H members organize their lives by de- presentations at the library, includ- tion Garden by the Trailside Nature Master Tree Stewards; free children’s fining habits, eliminating time wast- ing computer classes and workshops and Science Center in the Watchung activities, including face painting, ers and setting goals and priorities. on gardening, kitchen gardens and Reservation in Mountainside. Admis- making bird feeders, making grass re-purposing. She is the president of sion is free and free parking will be seed heads and planting seeds; free Fanwood Presby. Holds Camden Associates, a consulting available. Garden Helpline clinic and Rutgers firm that provides services in com- CAMP KIDS...Westfield Area Y summer campers have fun, make new friends The Spring Garden Fair and Plant information fact sheets for gardening Registration For VBS munications and people skills, orga- and create new memories that last a lifetime. The Y will hold a Camp Open House Sale is one of many civic services problems. Attendees can bring plant FANWOOD — The Fanwood nizational assessments and clutter this evening, Thursday, May 7, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at its Robert and Virginia performed by the volunteer Master and insect samples for diagnosis, and Presbyterian Church has an- control. Bauer Family Branch, located at 422 East Broad Street, Westfield. Participants Gardeners of Union County. All pro- a Rutgers soil test kit will be available will have an opportunity to learn about this year’s summer camp offerings and ceeds from the sale help to fund Mas- for sale. nounced that registration is open This program is free and open to to meet camp staff. now through Wednesday, July 1, Westfield Memorial Library and ter Gardener community programs The Union County Division of for its Vacation Bible School, MURAL cardholders. MURAL throughout the year, including a hor- Mosquito Control Supervisors will be which will take place at the church cardholders belong to libraries that Open House Is Tonight For ticultural scholarship for local youth. available to answer questions. July 20 to 24. are part of the Middlesex Union Re- The Spring Garden Fair features a Free nearby parking is located at the ciprocal Agreement Libraries. In- wide variety of plants for sale, includ- Trailside parking lot and the Scout Children who will be 4 years old ing deer-resistant, drought-tolerant, fra- camping area. Both are accessible from by October 1 to those entering fifth terested persons are advised to check Westfield Y Camp Offerings grant, and many easy-to-grow plants the corner of New Providence Road grade are invited to attend this with their library to see if it partici- for beginner gardeners. Other offer- and Coles Avenue in Mountainside. summer’s “Everest, Conquering pates. To register for the program, WESTFIELD — The Westfield are ACA accredited. Area Y will hold a Camp Open House To learn more about the Westfield ings will include heirloom varieties of Additional free parking is available in Challenges with God’s Mighty visit the Westfield Memorial tomatoes and tomato varieties for con- the loop playground area, located a Power” Vacation Bible program. Library’s website at wmlnj.org and this evening, Thursday, May 7, from Area Y’s 2015 Summer Day Camps, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. It will take place at call (908) 233-2700, extension no. 405, tainers and small gardens, along with short walk away on the other side of Registration is on a first-come, click on the Online Calendar, or call many other vegetables, several variet- Trailside. first-served basis. Early registra- (908) 789-4090, option 0. the Robert and Virginia Bauer Fam- or e-mail [email protected]. ily Branch, located at 422 East Broad A complete camp guide can be ies of hot peppers, a large selection of Visitors are advised to bring a small tion is advised because classes fill Library hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9 herbs, hanging baskets, houseplants and wagon to convey their purchases. No pets quickly. Registration pamphlets are p.m., Monday through Thursday; Street, Westfield. found by visiting westfieldynj.org. Participants will have an opportu- Financial assistance is available for annual and perennial flowers. will be permitted at the Garden Fair. now available at the church office, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Sat- In addition to the sale of plants, The Master Gardeners are trained which is located at the corner of urday; and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. nity to meet and speak with Y camp those who qualify. staff about the various summer day baked goods, garden crafts and garden and organized by the Rutgers New Martine and LaGrande Avenues. For more information on library supplies, the Spring Garden Fair will Jersey Agricultural Experiment Sta- Visitors are asked to enter from the programs and services, call (908) 789- camp programs offered at the Westfield Floraphile to Visit Area Y. Open to children ages 3 to 15, tion (NJAES) Cooperative Extension parking lot. 4090, visit wmlnj.org and sign up for Secret Garden PUBLIC NOTICE to assist in delivering horticulture pro- For information about registra- the monthly e-newsletter, “Library camp programs enable youngsters to CRANFORD — The Floraphile SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY grams and information to the general tion, call the church office at (908) Loop,” or stop by the library for a try new activities, learn new skills, get creative, have fun and make new Garden Club of Cranford invites the CHANCERY DIVISION public. Anyone with an interest in 889-8891 or e-mail copy of its award-winning, quarterly UNION COUNTY friends in a safe environment. public to join club members on Mon- gardening and a commitment to vol- [email protected]. newsletter, “Take Note.” DOCKET NO. F-030713-14 unteer service can become a Master The Westfield Area Y is offering day, May 18, at 10 a.m., for a tour of FILE NO. 18872-14 new camps this summer such as the Secret Garden @ 377, located at Gardener. No previous education or FWDSL & ASSOCIATES LP; training in horticulture is required. Bricks 4 Kidz® Amusement Park 377 South Harrison Street, East Or- PLAINTIFF VS. RALSTON N.J. Button Society Show Building, Bricks 4 Kidz® Mining ange. Installed nearly 60 years ago, JONES, INC.; SAYYIDAH L For more information on the Master and Crafting, Movie 101 and Mys- this one-acre garden is situated atop MUHAMMAD; STATE OF Gardeners program, contact Judi teries of Magic. the Harrison Park Towers’ parking NEW JERSEY; Laganga at the Rutgers Cooperative DEFENDANT(S) Extension Office located in the Colleen On Tap This Saturday Y camp programs comprise tradi- garage and features an oasis of flow- NOTICE TO REDEEM Fraser county services building, 300 AREA — Clothing buttons suit- functions,” said Ms. Lackovick. tional, sports, specialty, travel and ers and greenery. North Avenue, Westfield, at (908) 654- teen camps. Children can join for Guests are welcome. Anyone in- TO: RALSTON JONES, INC.; able for quilters, crafters, re-enac- Members of the NJSBS share an PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order 9854, or visit online mastergardeners- tors and those seeking special but- interest in studying, collecting and one or more weeks or all summer terested in joining the Floraphile made on May 1, 2015, the Superior Court uc.org. More information about all Union tons to wear will be displayed and preserving clothing buttons, both long. Full-day, half-day and ex- Garden Club of Cranford or seeking Fixed June 15, 2015 between the hours of County Extension programs is avail- nine o’clock in the forenoon and four o’clock for sale at the New Jersey State old and new. tended-day programs are available more information on upcoming able at ucnj.org/rce. for campers. Camp programs are events may contact Mary Ellen at in the afternoon, prevailing time, at the Button Society (NJSBS) Show and The Union Fire Company and office of the Tax Collector of PLAINFIELD, Competition this Saturday, May 9. Rescue Squad building is located at located in Garwood, Mountainside [email protected] or like the club located at 515 WATCHUNG AVENUE, The show will take place from 9 the intersection of Route 29 and and Westfield. The Westfield- and on Facebook at facebook.com/ PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07060 as the Legal Advertising Mountainside-based camp programs floraphilegardenclub. time and place when and where you may a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Union Fire Park Lake Avenue in Titusville, pay to the plaintiff the amount so found due MORE IN BACK SECTION Company, located at 1396 River opposite the Delaware River and for principal and interest on its certificate of Road (Route 29), Titusville. Ample D&R Canal State Park, with easy Best Friend Plant, Bake Sale tax sale as follows: PUBLIC NOTICE free parking will be available. Ad- access to the canal park, a half mile LOT 8 BLOCK 606 on the tax duplicate of PLAINFIELD. Total amount required to TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS mission is $2 for adults and free for north of Washington Crossing State redeem tax sale certificate no. 091240 is PLANNING BOARD youngsters up to age 17. Park in Hopewell Township, and Set Tomorrow and Saturday $15,339.99, together with interest from PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that on May Jennifer Lackovick will give a some five miles south of SCOTCH PLAINS — Best Friend and scarves suitable as Mother’s March 31, 2015 and costs of $1,090.73. 27, 2015, at 7:30 pm., the Planning Board And that unless, at the same time and will hold a public hearing in First Floor talk at 1:30 p.m. on buttons made Lambertville and New Hope, Pa. Dog and Animal Adoption will hold Day gift selections. place, you or one of you redeem by paying from Bakelite, one of the first plas- The next NJSBS show will take Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 430 its annual Mother’s Day plant sale Best Friend is in urgent need of the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, Park Avenue, Scotch Plains to hear the tics made from synthetic compo- place on Saturday, September 12. along with a bake sale at the new/gently used items to restock its then you, and each of you shall be de- continued application of Juanita DeNizo, nents. “Bakelite is known as a For more information, e-mail organization’s thrift shop tomorrow shelves at the thrift shop. The group’s barred and foreclosed of and from all right for 1920 Bartle Avenue, Block 1501, Lot and equity of redemption of, in and to the 12, B-2 Zone who proposes to construct a miracle plastic and the material of a [email protected], call (856) and Saturday, May 8 and 9, from veterinary and boarding expenses lands and premises above set out and thousand uses, but to me it is simply 275-6945 or visit three-story, mixed use building with office 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. are very high because Best Friend described in the complaint and every part or retail on the first floor with two apart- beautiful in all its many forms and newjerseystatebuttonsociety.org. An assortment of annuals and pe- values every life that is entrusted to thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested with ments on the second floor and two apart- rennials will be available for sale, its care until a permanent home can an absolute and indefeasible estate of ments on the third floor. The following inheritance in fee simple in said lands and variances are requested: YYYou are are important!tant!tant! along with baked goods. The store be found through adoption. premises. Section 23-2.3(l)7-Off Street Parking; is located at 1750 East Second Members of the community are Anything to the contrary notwithstand- Required: 16 spaces on the same lot. We'll earn your trust. Street, Scotch Plains, and is open invited to visit Best Friend on ing, redemption shall be permitted up until Proposed: None. The applicant proposes from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every Facebook, become a friend, and the entry of final judgment including the to use the Municipal Lots. whole of the last date upon which judg- Section 23-3.11d1-Truck Loading and day except Sunday, Monday and check for events, adoptions and shop ment is entered. Unloading; Required: Loading and Un- Tuesday. specials. For more information, call Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. loading on the same lot. Proposed: None. Westfield The Best Friend Rescue group is (908) 322-2502 or visit pets wait- Attorney for Plaintiff The Applicant is also requesting any and a not-for-profit organization run ing for their permanent homes at PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. all variances and or waivers deemed to be Scotch Plains 290 Route 46 West necessary at the time of the hearing. solely by volunteers. All items sold bestfriend.petfinder.com. Monetary Denville, New Jersey 07834 All interested persons may be present Fanwood in the shop are donated by the com- donations are tax-deductible and (973) 586-2300 and be heard. The plans pertaining to this Mountainside munity for the benefit of homeless are urgently needed by the rescue 1 T - 5/7/15, The Leader Fee: $45.90 application are in the office of the Planning Board and available for public inspection animals. In addition to plants, Best group. Donations can be sent to: PUBLIC NOTICE Garwood Friend will have for sale an array of Best Friend, P.O. Box 335, during normal office hours. TOWN OF WESTFIELD Barbara Horev Cranford gift items, new hair accessories, hats Cranford, N.J. 07016. PLANNING BOARD Secretary to the Board 1 T - 5/7/15, The Times Fee: $28.56 Notice is hereby given that the Westfield Planning Board, at its meeting on May 4th, PUBLIC NOTICE DUGHI, HEWIT & DOMALEWSKI 2015 adopted the following resolutions for applications acted upon at the April 6, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Criminal Defense Matters 2015 meeting. NOTICE TO BIDDERS Support the weekly newspaper by mailing in the coupon PB14-18 Michael Mahoney, LLC, 227 NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bids Elizabeth Avenue, Block 4803, Lot will be received by the Township of Scotch below TODAY! Each Thursday you’ll be glad you did! 12.01, Minor Subdivision with variance. Plains, in the County of Union, State of State and Municipal Criminal Court Applicant sought approval to demolish the New Jersey, at the office of the Township existing house and driveways, subdivide Clerk, Scotch Plains Municipal Building, Motor Vehicle Tickets • DWI the property into two lots and construct a 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New new single family home on each lot. Appli- Jersey, 07076 (ATTN: Bozena Lacina, cant is sought variance relief from Section Township Clerk) on or before May 20, 11.08E3 of the Land Use Ordinance to 2015 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time or as allow a lot frontage of 41.72 feet (for lot soon thereafter as the matter may be 12.01.02) where a frontage of 60 feet is reached, for “Brookside Park Concrete required. Application approved with condi- Slab” in accordance with the Specifica- tions. tions and Information to Bidders prepared PB15-02 D. Villane Construction, LLC, by the Township. At that time and place, 875 North Avenue, West, Block 2604, such bids will be publicly opened and read Lot 10 and 877 North Avenue, West, aloud. No bids shall be received other than Block 2604 Lot 9, Minor Subdivision. at the time and place herein designated for Applicant sought approval to subdivide their receipt, unless mailed to the Town- two non-conforming lots to create two con- ship Clerk for receipt at the designated forming lots. Application approved with time and place. Call Brandon Minde, Former Prosecutor conditions. Copies of the Bid Documents may be obtained during regular business hours Mention this ad for a complimentary conference Plans and applications are on file in the from the Township Clerk upon payment of office of the Town Engineer, 959 North $25 for each complete set of documents, Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and which sum is non-refundable. A certified may be seen Monday through Friday from check, cashier’s check or bid bond in the 340 North Avenue, Cranford, NJ 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. amount of ten per cent (10%) of the bid, but Kris McAloon in no case in excess of twenty thousand (908) 272-0200 • www.dughihewit.com Planning Board Secretary dollars ($20,000), must be submitted with 1 T - 5/7/15, The Leader Fee: $32.13 the bid guaranteeing that if a contract is awarded, the bidder shall execute the con- tract. Bidders must also submit a Consent of Surety with the bid, wherein the Surety LAWRENCE A. WOODRUFF agrees to furnish a performance bond if the Bidder is awarded the contract. DIVORCE MEDIATION The successful bidder shall be required to submit a Performance Bond in a sum ATTORNEY equal to one hundred per cent (100%) of the full amount of the contract. Such Per- “Problem Solving for Families in Transition” formance Bond must be furnished by the successful bidder simultaneously with the ESTATE PLANNING - WILLS AND TRUSTS. delivery of the executed contract. DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY Bidders are required to comply with the A FRACTION OF THE COST requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and all other appli- PROBATE AND ESTATE SETTLEMENT cable statutes, laws or regulations. OF TRADITIONAL DIVORCE Bidders are required to submit a valid Business Registration Certificate from the REAL ESTATE State of New Jersey Department of Trea- · Divorce Mediation sury, Division of Revenue. Each bid shall be enclosed in a sealed · Collaborative Divorce envelope addressed to the Township Clerk, DIVORCE LAW bearing the name and address of the bid- · Mediation Counseling der, upon which shall be designated: “Brookside Park Concrete Slab” · Attorney Review ACCREDITED FAMILY LAW MEDIATOR The Township reserves the right to re- ject any and all bids under the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2. By Order of the Township of Scotch THE LAW OFFICES OF MICHAEL R. MAGARIL 201 SOUTH AVE Plains, in the County of Union and State of New Jersey. Alex Mirabella 114 S. EUCLID AVENUE, WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 (908) 389-0100 WESTFIELD Township Manager Bozena Lacina Visit our website at www.magaril.com e-mail: [email protected] 654-8885 Township Clerk 1 T - 5/7/15, The Times Fee: $56.61 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 7, 2015 Page 11 Cranford Votes to Make Woman’s Club Performance New Entry to Muni. Bldg. May 16 to Benefit NAMI WESTFIELD Sunday, May 3, Tye Sheffield, 22, Wednesday, April 29, Donnie of Plainfield was arrested at the Spring- By CHRISTINA M. HINKE a paving project. This one would WESTFIELD — The Woman’s a great show lined up for this Howard, Jr., 36, of Westfield turned field Police Department on a Westfield Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times make your township stand out,” Mr. Club of Westfield will sponsor its event,” said Dan Ortolani, lead himself in at police headquarters on warrant for $500. Union Township CRANFORD — The township O’Brien said. third live performance, an evening guitar and singer of Little Secret. an Eatontown traffic warrant for $555. also had a warrant for him but he was council voted, 3-2, to make a two- The township has been discussing of music and laughter, on Satur- Emma Schwartz, director of Howard posted the required bail, with released on his own recognizance with way entrance/exit at the rear of the a bathroom project at Memorial Field. day, May 16, at 7 p.m. This event fundraising for the Woman’s Club a court date to be determined. a May 6 court date. Sheffield posted municipal building off of North Union Mayor Kalnins said $87,000 from a will benefit the National Alliance of Westfield and the founder of Wednesday, April 29, Tajah Baye, $500 bond and was released. Avenue where it currently is an exit Field of Dreams grant given by Union on Mental Illness (NAMI) of New Westfield production company 27, of South Orange was arrested on Sunday, May 3, a resident of the 400 only, at the committee workshop County over a decade ago for the turf Jersey, the 2015 project of the New Momenti Productions, is produc- an outstanding Bloomfield traffic war- block of West Broad Street reported meeting Monday. This was an alter- field can be reallocated to the bath- rant for $89 pursuant to a motor ve- being the victim of a burglary that Jersey State Federation of Women’s ing the event. nate to the bid that was submitted for room project. Clubs (NJSFWC). “This is the first year that the hicle stop in the area of East Broad took place between April 20 and April the repaving of the municipal build- Street near Gallows Hill Road. Baye 28. The victim placed the value of the Commissioner D’Ambola, during The intention of the evening is National Alliance on Mental Ill- was transported to police headquar- theft at $2,100. ing lot. commissioner comments, held up an to better the many lives affected by ness of New Jersey benefits from ters, where she was released on her Sunday, May 3, a bicycle was re- The low bid submitted was enlarged photo of the injured trunk of mental illness in New Jersey while fund-raising activities of the own recognizance per the Bloomfield ported stolen on the 200 block of Park $330,000 for paving the lot, a Old Peppy, the over more than 250- providing an evening of live enter- Woman’s Club of Westfield,” said Municipal Court. Street. The bicycle had been parked stormwater system and the two-way year-old Pepperidge tree that was cut tainment. Dolores Geisow, president of the Wednesday, April 29, a Maple Street and unlocked and was not registered. lane driveway off of North Union down over a week ago. “The section Momenti Productions will Woman’s Club of Westfield. “Our resident reported being the victim of The victim placed the value of the Avenue. Roughly $230,000 of that is of the tree at the top of the trunk present the show at The Cross- previous improvisational comedy credit card fraud. The victim stated theft at $150. refundable by a grant, Township En- where all the limbs were attached had roads, located at 78 North Avenue, nights have been a huge success that he had several outstanding charges Sunday, May 3, Matthew gineer Carl O’Brien said. a very large hole, not a crack, in it. We Garwood. Headlining the perfor- and enjoyed by all who attended. on his Mastercard that were not his. Monserrate, 18, of Plainfield was ar- The majority of the expense for the measured — it was a two-foot mance will be local folk/bluegrass We’re very excited that this year’s The victim alerted his credit card com- rested and charged with possession of two-way lane driveway is the cost to hole…four foot in diameter… So half band Little Secret, with Dan event is hosted again by the local pany, according to police. less than 50 grams of suspected mari- remove four utility poles, which is of the tree was rotted through where Ortolani, Ellen Pluta, Sarah comedy and music venue Cross- Wednesday, April 29, John juana pursuant to a motor vehicle stop upwards of $17,000 each, Mr. all the weight was concentrated and McEwan Riffel and Justin Schack, roads.” Vispisiano, 32, of Somerset and Will- in the area of West North Avenue and O’Brien said. connected to the tree. You have half and the New Jersey improvisational Tickets are $25, which includes iam Varela, 56, of New Brunswick were Edgewood Avenue. He was transported Commissioners Mary O’Connor the tree holding up thousands of comedy group Nutty by Nature. a complimentary beverage. To pur- arrested pursuant to a motor vehicle to police headquarters, where he was and Robert D’Ambola cited traffic pounds of weight. Half the tree had “Little Secret is very excited to chase tickets, e-mail Emma stop in the area of Central and South processed and released with a sum- safety reasons for adding the addi- fallen off already which torqued the be playing at Crossroads again; it Schwartz at Avenues. Vispisiano was charged with mons pending a Westfield Municipal tional entrance to the building. tree in a different direction. What is a great venue, and helping the [email protected] possession of a hypodermic needle and Court date. Mayor Andis Kalnins and Commis- more can I show to prove? … We gain Woman’s Club of Westfield raise or call (908) 577-7623. possession of drug paraphernalia, de- FANWOOD sioner Tom Hannen, Jr. both agreed nothing by taking this tree down other money for their State Federation scribed by police as empty glassine Sunday, April 19, Brianna Hill, 22, the approximate $100,000 necessary than public safety,” Mr. D’Ambola project, the National Alliance on folds. Varela was charged with posses- of Hillside was arrested on an active to do the work would have been said of the township committee’s 4- Mental Illness of New Jersey, just www.goleader.com sion of a hypodermic needle and with warrant out of Robbinsville. Hill was better spent elsewhere. Mr. Hannen to-1 vote to cut down the historic tree. adds to our excitement. We’ve got two outstanding warrants, one from processed and released by the said paving another road, such as Mayor Kalnins said the U.S. Con- Franklin Township, for $309, and the Robbinsville Municipal Court. Forest Avenue, would be a better use gress has agreed to fund the remain- The Law Offices Of other from Belleville Township, for Saturday, April 25, Devin Jones, 39, of the money. der of the U.S. Army Corps of Engi- $200. Both men were processed. of Plainfield was arrested on an active Currently, the sole entrance to the neers’ Rahway River Basin Flood Vispisiano was released while Varela warrant out of North Plainfield after municipal building lot is off of Spring- Risk Management Feasibility Study. Lisa M. Black, LLC was turned over to the Franklin Town- he was seen soliciting in the middle of field Avenue. Once the study is complete, the next 223 Elmer Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 ship Police Department. the road, according to police. He was “Coming down from North Union step would be to gain funding to Thursday, April 30, Nagee A. Smith, processed and turned over to North Avenue you have to make a left and construct the project. 22, and Lateef B. Wise, 25, both of Plainfield police. you have oncoming traffic…you have Last year, the committee passed an 908-233-1803 Newark, were arrested and charged with Saturday, April 25, Nigel Craig, 49, five seconds to zip into the lot,” Mr. amendment to an ordinance that [email protected] shoplifting $1,286 worth of merchan- of Plainfield was arrested on an active dise from a business on the 600 block warrant out of Dunellen following a D’Ambola said. specifies a new property maintenance “It is going to allow better exit for code — The International Property Specializing in all aspects of Family Law, Adoptions, of West North Avenue. Smith was pro- motor vehicle stop. He was processed, Estate Planning, Real Estate Sales and Purchases cessed, issued a summons and released. posted bail and released. emergency vehicles, allow less con- Maintenance Code. The purpose of Wise was processed and his charges Sunday, April 26, Damon Ogara, gestion,” Deputy Mayor Lisa Adubato the code is to regulate the care, main- Call for a free consultation were put on a warrant due to an existing 37, of Garwood was arrested on an said. tenance, security and upkeep of the warrant for his arrest from the Eliza- active warrant out of Garwood follow- The township is to receive bids for exterior of vacant and abandoned resi- beth Police Department. The bail was ing a motor vehicle stop. He was pro- the North Avenue Train Station dential properties which are under The Family Law Department of Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski set at $7,500 with no 10 percent cash cessed, posted bail and released. project on Wednesday, May 13, Mr. foreclosure. The violations being is- Presents alternative. Wise was unable to post Tuesday, April 28, Jackelin O’Brien said. sued by the township are being dis- bail, at which time he was committed to Hernandez, 27, of Plainfield was ar- Mr. O’Brien suggested applying missed in the court, Mr. D’Ambola the Union County jail. Both men have rested following a motor vehicle stop for an infrastructure grant from Union said. a mandatory Superior Court date in and charged with operating a motor County for the North Avenue Train “Whoever is prosecuting this Elizabeth. Wise also was processed on vehicle during a period of license sus- Station project. The grant would be should be able to tell us what the the outstanding criminal warrant is- pension. The driver was released pend- applicable to a shovel-ready project judge is saying,” Township Attorney sued by the Elizabeth Municipal Court, ing her court hearing. to be completed by December 31, Diane Dabulas said. She said she is with bail set at $250. Thursday, April 30, Charles Carneiro, 2015, he said. planning to meet with the prosecutor Thursday, April 30, a resident of the 33, of Linden was arrested on an active “The only... quick hit type project to determine, “whether the ordinance 900 block of Mountain View Circle warrant out of Cranford following a is the 2015 paving project, but every- needs more teeth or a shift in our reported the theft of more than $2,000 motor vehicle stop. He was processed, one is probably going to be putting in proofs…” worth of clothing. The victim believes posted bail and released. the thefts occurred over the course of Thursday, April 30, Anthony a year. Jeffries, 49, of Plainfield was arrested Home Financing By Thursday, April 30, a resident of the on an active warrant out of Bloomfield. 100 block of Summit Court reported He was processed, posted bail and being the victim of credit card fraud. released. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN Devils to one run the remainder of the Livingston, 12-0, winners over Union, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times way to earn the Cougars a 4-2 victory and fourth-seeded AL Johnson, 11-2, Three victories in one season over in the quarterfinal round of the Union winners over Elizabeth, for the UCT a team like Westfield rarely occurs, County Tournament (UCT). title at Kean University in Union on but the third seeded Cranford High The 12-3 Cougars would face the Saturday, May 9. School baseball team did just that at 10-seeded Summit Hilltoppers, 8-7 Genova, who allowed one base run- Memorial Field in Cranford on April winners over second-seeded Scotch ner in the first inning via error, yielded 29. Senior Pat Knight came in to Plains-Fanwood, in the semifinals a leadoff double to Mike Friel (2-for- relieve starting pitcher Vince Genova held at Williams Field in Elizabeth. 3) in the second then after getting the with two outs in the second inning The winner will then face the winner next two batters out, Blue Devil Colin and limited the sixth-seeded Blue between top-seeded Governor CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 More photos at Ballyhoo Sports

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GETTING READY TO MAKE HIS MOVE...Blue Devil Will Chandler, center, running the anchor leg of the sprint medley relay moved from fifth place then put out an extra kick to win the event at the Union County Relays on April 30. RAIDER BOYS WIN 4X100, L.J.; WF BOYS SMR; CR H.J. UC Viking Boys Seize Fifth Union County Relay Crown By DAVID B. CORBIN at 26 and Cranford took ninth at 19.5. while Russo was right behind at Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Raiders won two events, while 10:35.63 to earn the foursome of Will Union Catholic Vikings seized the the Blue Devils and the Cougars each Chandler, Coston O’Brian, Nick Union County Relays boys champi- won one event. Antonelli and Russo second place. onships for the fifth straight year at On Day 1, the meet began with a “The goal was we wanted to get Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield on bang-up battle between Summit and Matt as close to Leland as we could. April 30 and May 1. The Viking boys Westfield, especially in the anchor It’s a little bit windy today, so getting won two events, but their depth 1,600 leg between Hilltopper Leland into the lead isn’t necessarily an ad- throughout pushed them well ahead Jones and Blue Devil Matt Russo. vantage. Matt did everything that we David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times of their competitors with 112 points, Jones kept trying to shake Russo but expected him to do. They took it out GETTING THE FORCEOUT...Cougar catcher Liam Duffy gets the force out at home as Blue Devil Chris Rinaldi, No. 12, while Westfield placed second with a Russo refused to yield; however, in at an honest tempo. They rolled in the slides towards the plate then looks to see if he can get the runner heading to first in Cranford on April 29. 68 total, followed by the Raiders with the final 100 meters, Jones had some kid from Union Catholic, who was 62. Governor Livingston took eighth kick left to cross first at 10:33.97, CONTINUED ON PAGE 20

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By BRUCE JOHNSON Straight UCT Tennis Crown Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Scotch Plains-Fanwood High and the Raiders (1 champion, 2 sec- player on this team. They gave every- Chris Jordan appeared to have it all. siasm and involvement coaching our exercises, gymnastics, high interval School Raider senior Jeff Rodgers onds), who tied for second place, thing they had in their minds and their The winningest wrestler in WHS history boys paved the way for this venture.” circuit training and traditional Olym- took top honors at first singles, but with 72 points each. The Governor souls. Everyone played superbly when he graduated in 1990 (his 99 career As a former upper-level athlete from pic lifts. It may sound easy, but the the Westfield Blue Devils won three Livingston Highlanders placed third throughout the two-day tournament. victories are still No. 4 all-time), he gradu- an athletic family (he also played foot- program is designed to allow the indi- ated from the University of Virginia and ball and lacrosse, brother Paul wrestled vidual to push themselves past what of the five flights and placed second with 31 points, followed by the New We captured three of five champion- quickly got on the American Dream fast and sister Caitlin was a swimmer), their mind has set as physical limits. in another to claim their 11th straight Providence Pioneers at 21, Johnson ships. Give Noah credit, he battled track with a high-paying job at J.P. Mor- with an athletic wife (Sam Nichols Bring a water bottle. Union County Tennis Championship Crusaders also at 21, Oratory Prep at back to play a great consolation match gan in New York City. He married his played No. 1 singles three years at Wrestling: four-time county cham- at Don Van Blake Courts in Plainfield 13, Cranford Cougars at 11, Eliza- to get us points we needed to win the high school prom date, had three sons WHS and played singles for a Division pion, three-time state finalist and 140- on April 29. beth Minutemen at 8, Dayton Bull- team championship. I keep coming and bought a house in Westfield. 3 champion team at Trenton State) and pound state champion Donnie The Blue Devils finished with a dogs at 6 and Linden Tigers at 4. back to concepts of team goals and But something just wasn’t quite right. athletic sons Jackson 11, Luke 9, Brian DeFilippis at New Providence (and total of 88 out of a possible 100 points Last year, the Blue Devils won four the pride I have for these players. The “After 16 years trading commodities 7, it shouldn’t be a shock that Jordan’s Seton Hall Prep) heads this program, to outpace two other Top 20 ranked of the five flights and finished with a kids played wonderfully.” for JPM, I was shot,” Jordan said. “I heart was more into athletics than trad- with help from Craig Frost, a three- New Jersey teams, Summit total of 92, followed by the Hilltoppers Rodgers captured the UCT first decided to follow my passion, which is ing commodities. But he does some- time state place winner at Roselle Park, Hilltoppers (1 champion, 2 seconds) at 78, while the Raiders finished fifth singles title with a 6-3, 6-3 win over teaching and coaching youth and high times miss the stressful “zero sum and Shane Mallory, a three-time county, with 37 points and Rodgers, Hilltopper Kia Fatahi. Rodgers was school kids.” game” of his former job, where every district and region champion at New who was seeded first at first proud of his team’s performance. “I’m And so Jordan, along with Westfield day had winners and losers. Providence and an All-American at singles, was upset and fin- happy I could deliver the ‘W’ and I native Dave Martin, came up with the “You’ve got to take some shots in life East Stroudsburg. ished third. hope this is the beginning of a strong idea for BrawlHouse, a unique kind of and this was a very calculated risk/re- “It will probably never be Wall Street Blue Devil Damien run for both the team and myself in workout facility. It’s located in the ward play,” Jordan said. “The business money,” Jordan said. “But now I love Ruparel defeated Raider the state tournament,” he said. 10,000 square-foot former home of the model we’ve developed is a one-of-a- getting up and going to work every day. Matt Haas, 6-3, 6-1, for the Also contributing to the very strong Eaton Corporation in Mountainside, kind on the East Coast. When (Eaton) And to have 400-plus members in the second singles crown. Owen performance of Head Coach Gary and its slogan is: “Your greatness is decided to lease the property, we jumped first year supports my view.” Bartok defeated Raider Cobi Wasserman’s Scotch Plains-Fanwood worth fighting for.” all over it. I think we have something TIMING IS EVERYTHING Silverstein, 6-1, 6-3, for the squad, Mathew Haas locked up sec- And on March 1 – to the great relief cooking over here, which is very unique Winning a 100th game is a nice mile- third singles title. Will Kelly ond place at second singles and Ewan of Jordan, and his wife Samantha – it in the ever-evolving training world.” stone for any coach. And doing it against and Max Carle claimed the Jones and Brandon Glickstein placed celebrated its first anniversary. Actually, the seeds for the your school’s archrival makes it even second doubles crown with third at first doubles. Noah Bernstein “My wife thought I was crazy, or BrawlHouse idea may have been more memorable. In her seventh year a 7-6 (8-6), 6-3 victory over and Matt Boczon took fourth at sec- worse,” said Jordan, a 2010 inductee planted 30 years on Long Island. Mar- in charge of the WHS softball pro- into the Westfield Athletic Hall of Fame. tin, who idolized heavyweight boxing gram, Caitlin MacDonald reached the Bennet Herman and Vince ond doubles. But after her very understandable initial contender Gerry Cooney, from a neigh- century mark last week with an 18-1 Motul. Noah Reich (2014 shock, she has come around to the idea. boring town, could be found most days victory at Scotch Plains. An all-county UCT champion at second “I’m happy with Chris’s decision to pounding away on the heavy bag in the and all-state pitcher at WHS, singles), took third place and start BrawlHouse,” Samantha said. “His dingy basement of his home. Years MacDonald (’02) threw a dozen no- at first singles. Jack Siegel love, knowledge and expertise in sports later, when Martin became a parent, he hitters, including four perfect games in and Ben Cymbala (2014 make this a perfect fit. And his enthu- understood the need for a training fa- three varsity years. champions at first doubles) cility that took into consideration the ANOTHER GOAL BITES DUST were defeated by Blue Devil Boys Fall needs of parents, as well as delivering When the Scott Newman Fund was Hilltoppers Chris Harkins high quality training. created a month ago to help defray the and Chris Haggerty, 6-3, 6- In NAT Tennis Semi “Every individual is unique and dif- mounting hospital and surgery bills for 2, for the first doubles The Westfield High School boys ferent, and requires specific training the testicular cancer-stricken and life- crown. tennis team defeated Haddonfield, 4- geared toward their personal style and threatened former WHS football Head Coach George 1, in the quarterfinals of the Newark goals,” Martin said. “BrawlHouse standout, its original goal was $75,000. Kapner has led the Westfield Academy Tennis Tournament on May works its clients to help them achieve After that was reached the goal was team to 18 titles in 25 years 2-3 then fell, 4-1, to No. 1 Livingston optimal practice habits, strategy, men- changed to $95,000. That has also been FIRST SINGLES CHAMP...Raider senior Jef- and he spoke of this year’s in the semifinals. tal toughness, conditioning, nutrition met as 1,061 contributors have raised frey Rodgers. team’s performance. “I am Against Haddonfield, Noah Reich and attitude.” (as of Sunday) $95,459. If you’re read- very, very proud of every defeated Villanova commit, Tommy BrawlHouse – for more information ing this and haven’t donated yet, visit Dodson, 6-4, 4-6, 10-3 at first singles. go to www.brawlhouse.com or call 908- www.gofundme.com/scottnewman Damien Ruparel topped Sam 317-2727 – is basically a Swiss Army and give whatever you can. Let’s reach Oberholtzer, 6-3, 6-4 at second knife of training facilities, with eight $100,000! singles. At first doubles, Jack Siegel programs under one gigantic roof. It’s WEEKEND WARRIORS and Will Kelly stopped Alex Samaha for all ages, preschool to senior citi- When WHS meets Ridge in boys FIRST AT SECOND SINGLES...Blue zens, and is open seven days, including lacrosse, it’s usually a tough game. Devil Damien Ruparel. and Joey Reisman, and Tyler Roth returned to the Westfield lineup to Monday thru Friday, 5:30 a.m. until Ridge coach Ken Marsh is a 1990 around 9 p.m. graduate of WHS, where he was a deliver a 6-0, 6-3 win with Ben “This is all I do now, 14 hours a day football-wrestling-lacrosse three-sport Cymbala over Steven Quickel and at BrawlHouse,” Jordan said, adding standout. The Red Devils (in their green Cameron Kohs. “with an occasional trade here or there, and white uniforms) came to Kehler Against top-seeded Livingston, if I feel it.” Stadium Saturday and absorbed a 15-0 Anthony Caputo topped Reich, 7-5, Here’s a look at the different pro- loss to the Blue Devils. Luke Prybylski’s 7-5 at first singles; Sam Farber de- grams available, and the people in four goals led the way. feated Ruparel, 6-3, 6-1 at second charge of them. In a matchup of the two winningest singles, and Justin Patel topped Owen Boxing: Gerry Cooney of Fanwood athletic programs in New Jersey his- Bartok, 6-4, 6-3 at third singles. At is the big name here. The former heavy- tory, WHS defeated Haddonfield 4-1 first doubles, Earl Hsieh and Jesse weight contender fought some big in the quarterfinals of the Newark Acad- Korovin defeated Siegel and Kelly, names – Ken Norton, Larry Holmes, emy Invitational. Haddonfield had 6-3, 6-2, At second doubles, Roth and Michael Spinks and George Foreman – ousted WHS in the previous two NAI Cymbala stopped Austin Sertner and and finished with a 28-3 record that opening rounds. Two-time county Dennis Li, 6-1, 6-3. Westfield was included 24 knockouts. He is assisted singles champion Tyler Roth (back in- THIRD AT FIRST SINGLES...Blue Devil Noah Reich. FIRST AT THIRD SINGLES...Blue selected for the Team Sportsmanship by two-time New York Golden Gloves jury) returned to the lineup and paired Devil Owen Bartok. Award. champion Tony Santana. with Ben Cymbala for a 6-0, 6-3 win at FLO-SSA: Chris Flores is the head second doubles. Will Kelly and Jack athletic trainer at WHS, an adjunct Siegel, who were 14-2 and county professor at Kean University, and a champs at second doubles in 2013, recognized expert of youth athletic were reunited at first dubs. training. 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LIPSHITZ GOES 3-FOR-4, RBI; WARREN 2-FOR-3, 2 RBI Hilltoppers Oust Raiders, 8-7, In UCT Baseball Quarterfinal

By ALEX LOWE back-to-back singles and a walk helped and this is a big win for us.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times to load the bases with one out. The After Summit plated an insurance Second-seeded Scotch Plains- inning turned on a slow ground ball to run in the sixth, the Raiders tried to Fanwood stranded 14 runners, in- shortstop Lipshitz, who was unable to mount another rally but stranded two cluding, leaving the tying and win- make the play at first base. Lipshitz more runners without getting a run. ning runs on base in its final at bat, as had trouble with a pair of ground balls After Kelly set the Summit batters they lost an 8-7 heartbreaker to 10th- later in the inning that led to two more down in order in the seventh, the seeded Summit in the quarterfinal runs, including one on a slow bouncer stage was set for a dramatic final at round of the Union County Tourna- that the slick fielding senior could not bat. Alex Eckert and Beirne both ment on April 29 in Scotch Plains. get out of his glove in time for a force singled. After Warren grounded out Raider Peter Warren went 2-for-3 with play at second. to shortstop for the force at second, a run and two RBI, while Zach Down 6-1, the Raiders began to Lipshitz lashed an RBI single to right. Lipshitz went 3-for-4 with a run and chip away in their next at bat. Warren Isolda walked to load the bases. Matt an RBI but it was not enough to avoid lifted a one out RBI single to center. Marino popped out to shallow right the upset. Later, Lipshitz drew a walk to load field. Gibbons was promptly hit by a “We left a lot of guys on base,” said the bases and Christian Isolda fol- pitch forcing in a run and making the Raider Head Coach Joe Higgins. “I lowed with another walk for an RBI. score 8-7. think it was thirteen in total. There are The Raiders missed a golden oppor- Kevin Maxwell stepped up with no excuses that we can make for that. tunity to erase the deficit though when the tying run at third and the winning Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times Sometimes the ball doesn’t bounce TRYING TO SETTLE A PIONEER...Raider defender Erika Muskus, No. 22 right, defends against a Pioneer attack in Matt Marion struck out and Gibbons run at second. The senior hit a sharp Scotch Plains on April 28. New Providence scored big in the second half to grab a 13-7 victory. your way and Summit played a great flied to center to end the rally, while ground ball to second base that ended game. That is the reason why we leaving the bases loaded. the game and sent the Raiders home FRIAS NETS 2 GOALS, ASST; DiLOLLO GOAL, 2 ASSTS decided to throw our number one Brandon Kelly, who relieved Gib- with an earlier than expected exit starter against them. I think it de- bons in the fourth inning, allowed from the county tournament. flated us when we left the bases full in another run in the fifth to make it 7-3. “You know, that is what makes the the first inning without scoring.” The key play came on a line shot off single elimination tournament such a Pioneer Lady Laxers Smother Aside from the inability to clean up the glove of Lipshitz that scored a run tough thing,” said Higgins. “It makes the base paths, the Raiders were un- with the bases loaded. for very exciting baseball, but if you characteristically sloppy in the field. The Raiders narrowed the margin don’t come away with the win it can That shortcoming, combined with an to 7-5 in the fifth. A walk followed by really make you lose your perspective. off day from ace starter Chris Gib- back-to-back singles loaded the bases I’m so proud of these guys for what SPF Raiders’ Upset Bid 13-7 bons came back to haunt them during with no outs. J.T. Beirne tapped an they’ve accomplished so far and there a five-run outburst from Summit in RBI groundout to short and Warren is still a lot of season to be played. We By ALEX LOWE a 9-6 lead. It was part of a run of eight Iris Kaloshi tied the game at 5-5 with the top of the fourth inning that put lofted an RBI sacrifice fly to right. told them just now that we know how Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times straight goals for New Providence a goal coming with under one minute the Raiders in a 6-1 hole. “We knew they would hit the ball,” much they are hurting and we are Scotch Plains-Fanwood gave a that ended any hopes of a season left in the half. “Chris had a long inning out there said Summit Head Coach Kevin hurting for them. But they have to strong effort against the New Provi- making upset for the Raiders. While Roessle’s goal gave the Raid- in the fourth,” said Higgins. “He didn’t Zaleski. “They have been doing it all remember this feeling and use it as a dence High School girls lacrosse team “It was kind of like three separate ers the lead early in the second half, have his best stuff, so we decided to season long, so we knew we had to springboard moving forward.” before losing, 13-7, on April 28 in games,” said Raider Head Coach Rob their offense went silent for most of take him out. We really did not give get on them early and make the most Summit 001 511 0 8 Scotch Plains. The Raiders rallied Rafferty. “We got behind early then the rest of the game, allowing New him a lot of support in the field today. of our chances. Fortunately we were Sc Pl-Fanwood 001 220 2 7 from a 3-0 first-half deficit to forge a from about the final ten minutes of Providence to regain its footing and Things could have been different if able to get after their starter and get 5-5 tie at the break. But Iris Kaloshi the first half to the first fifteen min- take over the contest late. we get out of that inning earlier.” him out of the game with a big inning. Probitas Verus Honos scored five goals for New Providence utes of the second half we were doing “New Providence is very good. Summit’s big inning came after Scotch Plains is a very strong team and Katherine Marzynski added three a very good job of controlling the They have two fantastic goaltenders more to pace a furious second half action. I think we outscored them 6- that they can rotate. That is an ideal onslaught that helped the Pioneers 2 during that span. We were doing situation for any team. We got away claim ultimate victory. things well but we didn’t keep it up.” from what we do well and made too “We’ve been working through some Indeed, down 3-1 with under seven many mistakes in the second half. We Congratulations injuries lately,” said Pioneer Head minutes to play in the first half, Scotch didn’t take care of the ball. I think our Coach Jennifer Henry. “I think in the Plains-Fanwood scored a pair of goals front line players got a little tired,” Agents of the Month! first half we were not taking care of the just 13 seconds apart when Sabrina Coach Rafferty said. ball. That turned around for us in the DiLollo deposited a shot into the back Ashley Darling scored twice for New second half fortunately. We are just of the net at 6:37, followed by an Providence. Giulia Frias led the Raid- trying to get through this patch okay. Amber Bretz goal at 6:24. The Raid- ers with two goals and an assist, while So far we’ve managed to do so pretty ers took their first lead of the game a Sabrina DiLollo had three points. well as we are 4-0 in the conference.” little over two minutes later when Amber Bretz, Haley Monahan, Laura For a while there it looked like Haley Monahan scored to make it 4- Roessle and Erica Muskus all added Scotch Plains-Fanwood was about to 3 with 4:18 remaining in the half. one goal each to round out the scoring pull off a shocker. The Raiders, win- After New Providence scored a goal for the Raiders, who fell to 1-10. ners of just one game this season, had to tie it at 4-4, the Raiders answered New Providence 5 8 13 taken the best shot that division leader with a goal by Giulia Frias at 1:38. Sc Pl-Fanwood 5 2 7 New Providence could offer and yet Scotch Plains-Fanwood stood even at Frank D. Isoldi Ellen Murphy Jayne Bernstein Experience, Broker Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate 5-5 by the halftime break. 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By ALEX LOWE “I think our pitchers are very dif- results with my drop pitch today.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ferent,” said Coach Bormann. “We Dolan would strike out three bat- Senior Theresa Wetherell and fresh- made the switch because Scotch ters in a row before allowing an in- man Brenna Dolan combined to al- Plains had seen our starter a couple of field single in the bottom of the sixth low just one run on four hits as the times through their order and we inning. Cranford got an important Cranford High School softball team wanted to try and keep them off- insurance run in the seventh inning. topped Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 3-1, balance. So we brought in Brenna, Leadoff hitter Morgan Ferretti in the second round of the Union who gave them a different look. reached base when she beat out a County Tournament on April 30 in Knowing when to make that switch is ground ball to shortstop. Ferretti Scotch Plains. Vienna Stivala and always important.” would score all the way from first on Rebecca Scott each had an RBI in the Dolan entered the game after back- Jen Shore’s sacrifice bunt attempt top half of the third inning to stake to-back, one out singles by Erica that became a misadventure for the Cranford to a 2-0 lead that they would Waltsak and Kyra Lockhart had given Raider infield. Pitcher Jessica Waltsak not relinquish. Raider pitcher Jessica the Raiders runners on first and sec- slipped while attempting to field Waltsak went the distance, allowing ond. It was a bit of a surprise that Shore’s bunt then threw high to first just four hits, while striking out three. Cranford had chosen to pitch to base. Ferretti, who was already off Wetherell started the game and al- Lockhart at all given that so many and running on the bunt, headed for lowed just one run on two hits, while teams in recent games have chosen to third then made it all the way home as David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times striking out six in four and one third walk the standout sophomore. the relay got past Lockhart, giving GETTING THE OUT AT FIRST...Cougar first baseman Albert Gargiulo catches the throw from third baseman Joe Norton innings. If Wetherell had an Achilles “We wanted to challenge Lockhart,’ the Cougars a 3-1 lead. To her credit, to get the putout on Blue Devil Alex Pansini in the first inning of the Union County Tournament quarterfinal game. Heel at all, it was in walking six said Bormann. “I think you never Waltsak made it out of the rest of the batters. want to lose your aggressive approach inning without further damage. But Wetherell escaped most of the to the game. But of course, we knew “We lost but I think we played self-inflicted damage, allowing only she is a dangerous hitter so we did not really well,” said Raider Head Coach Cougars Squeeze Past Blue Devils in UCT, 4-2 a single run in the bottom of the third want to make any mistakes either.” Jess Hulnik. “You know there was a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 inning. That run came on a tapper Dolan promptly walked Jessica ball that Jessica O’Neill hit that had it back to the mound by Erica Waltsak O’Neill to load the bases before bear- gone 12 inches in the other direction Dursee chopped an RBI single to Smith (1-for-2, 2 runs) singled, stole rolled through the fielder’s legs, he that plated Angie DiGiacomo. When ing down and retiring the next two would have changed the entire com- score Friel. When Devin Anderson second, got caught in a rundown but arced his way to third. Herbster pro- Wetherell got into a jam in the bottom batters on a pop-up and a strikeout to plexion of the game. I’m really ex- drilled another double down the third then slipped over to third safely. Next, ceeded to hit Smith and Gamba to of the fifth inning, Cougar Head end the threat and keep the Cougars cited about this team. They are very baseline, Cougar Head Coach Den- left-handed batter Mike Gamba fooled load the bases then he hit Duffy to Coach Heather Bormann had seen ahead with a 2-1 lead. young and they need to be in close nis McCaffrey shifted Knight from them all when he laid down a suc- bring home Knight. Ryan Bakie’s (1 enough and called on Dolan to put “My job is to back up Theresa,” games like this one. This is the way centerfield to the mound. Anderson, cessful suicide squeeze bunt on a full single) grounder to short brought out the fire. said Dolan. “She is like a sister to me. the game is meant to be played and from his catcher’s position, would count as Smith came barreling home home Smith then Gamba scored on a We work together as a team. I was not they will be better for the experi- later gun down Garrett Forrestal at- to score. wild pitch to put Cranford in front for Probitas Verus Honos nervous at all because I trust my team- ence.” tempting to steal third in the third. “It was 3-2. We practice that a lot, so good, 4-2. mates. I was able to get a lot of good The Raiders mounted a threat in “It was the plan to come in. Actu- you got to execute it when you get it Jack Bunting came in relief in the the bottom of the seventh inning. ally Genova, if he was pushing well, [the call]. We do it everyday. Anybody fifth and sixth innings, allowing just With two outs, Lockhart reached first he would go the entire game. It’s if he could have gotten that bunt down,” a single to Knight. on an error by shortstop Shore. Then got in trouble or not. I would be ready Gamba said. “My eyes are on the ball. The Cougars first beat the Blue O’Neill dropped a bloop single into to go inning one through seven,” I am just trying to lay it down in fair Devils, 7-5, in Westfield on April 2 centerfield to put runners at first and Knight said. territory. I don’t really worry about the then edged them, 3-2, in Cranford on second. But Dolan got Danielle Scheu After yielding one run on three hits runner. He’s got to do his job.” April 21. Number three was a charm, to ground out to shortstop to end the and a hit batter in the third inning, “I had confidence that he was go- especially since the Blue Devils actu- game. Knight pitched lights out in the final ing to get it down. We practice it ally stopped them twice in the same “I thought that Cranford’s pitching four innings, allowing only a single everyday,” Smith added. week last year. was spot on today,” said Hulnik. “They to Dan DoCampo (2-for-4, run) and a Liam Duffy followed with a single “Usually Cranford/Westfield is a had two pitchers that complimented walk to Steve Barmakian. Knight’s to left, but Blue Devil starting pitcher rivalry. Three times in close games each other well. Wetherell is a nice curveball was working top shelf and Ben Herbster got the next batter out feels pretty good,” Knight said. lefty, who mixes speeds well. Their the result was six strikeouts. to end the inning. Since beginning the season at 2-2, second pitcher threw the ball harder, “The curveball is the focal point. If DoCampo led off the third with a the Cougars have won 10 of their last which probably made it tough for our I just get it over then my fastball will single past short and Chris Rinaldi 11 games. hitters to adjust. We left too many follow. The faster the hitters are just followed with a single to left. Friel “We started off the season a little runners in scoring position in the change the speed and it ended up hopped a single to shallow left to load slow, but we just hit it, have good later innings. I think that was the pretty well today,” Knight said. “It the bases then Matt Catanzaro took a pitching and we feel like we can win difference.” felt good, because my first couple of fastball to the back for an RBI and a every game we play,” Smith said. The victory improved Cranford’s starts were not very good. To get back 2-1 Westfield lead. “We are all playing good baseball season mark to 5-4-1 and set them up on track is good, very good!” Herbster, who was rolling along right now, playing together and we David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times for UCT showdown with Westfield in After the 6-10 Blue Devils scored rather well the first three innings, ran are just able to pull out some nice BECOMING A HAWK...Cranford senior Eric Donohue, center, signs his letter the next round. Scotch Plains fell to in the second, the Cougars came right into a self-inflicted road block in the wins,” Gamba said. of intent to play football at Monmouth University in the fall. Eric, a three sport 8-7. back to tie the game with some cagy fourth. Knight led off the inning with athlete, is flanked by his parents Keith and Barbie and backed by his coaches Westfield 011 000 0 2 Cranford 011 000 1 3 base running. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN Duffy scored once and had an RBI, way. Bakie beat out an infield single Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and Brian Oblachinski had a single in the bottom of the first inning and Garrett Forrestal became a wreck- and an RBI. Forrestal laid down a bunt single that ing crew in every inning that he Cougar pitcher Chris Libera scat- drew an errant throw. Bakie rounded stepped to the plate, especially in the tered six hits in his five innings and third and discovered that the ball was bottom of the fifth when he thumped walked three while striking out six. in the catcher Hunter Miller’s hand. a three-run triple to end the game via Rob Faris (2 RBI) and Cam Fuoti, the Miller failed to get Bakie to commit 10-run rule that gave the third-seeded starting pitcher, each had two singles. and quickly fired to third. Bakie, how- Cranford High School baseball team Bryan Cantillo, the relief pitcher, ever, sprinted home to score. a 12-2 victory over the 10th-seeded singled and scored. Alec Fuoti singled “That was a good heads up play. He Summit Hilltoppers in the semifinal and Hunter Miller scored once. got caught. That’s usually a blunder, round of the Union County Tourna- The Cougars literally ruined the but he made a heads up play,” Knight ment (UCT) at Williams Field in Eliza- 10-8 Hilltoppers with their craftiness said. beth on May 2. on the base paths, especially with The Hilltoppers took a 2-1 lead Forrestal singled in the first inning, their stealing on first-and-third situa- with a pair of runs in the top of the singled and scored in the third and tions. Only once did they fail to suc- second. Miller walked, Cantillo doubled and scored in his first at-bat ceed with their thefts. singled on a hit-and-run, and after the in the fifth before whacking his game- “We have to make plays. That’s ball was juggled in left, both runners ending triple to left-centerfield to fin- basically what we have to do. We got reached scoring position where Faris David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ish 4-for-4, with three RBI and two to make them make a play then if they singled them both home. RUNNING SIDE BY SIDE...Blue Devil Julia Myers, center, and Cougar Katie Romanovich, No. 5, run side by side with runs scored. Pat Knight also hit lights mess up, we can make something out The Cougars quickly answered with the Summit competitor in the 4x800. The Blue Devils finished third and the Cougars finished fourth. out with an RBI single and a two-run of that,” Forrestal explained. two runs to regain the lead. Smith single. Mike Gamba bashed a pair of “We stress it. We can run the bases plopped a double just out of the reach COUGAR GIRLS WIN SHOT, DISCUS; TIE WF FOR 3RD singles, scored twice and added an well. We can usually win baseball of the right fielder, Gamba singled to RBI. Mike Smith doubled and scored, games that way, so that’s a focal point right, Duffy lofted an RBI sac fly and and tapped an RBI single. Joe Norton of practice. It pays with results,” Oblachinski wiggled an RBI (RBI) singled, walked and scored Knight said. groundout to short. Lady Vikings Dominate, Grab twice as did Ryan Bakie. Albert The Cougars got their first run The lead jumped to 5-2 in the third. Gargiulo singled and scored, Liam through interesting base running, in a CONTINUED ON PAGE 22

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By DAVID B. CORBIN took seventh at 29 and Scotch Plains- “Mara Giga in the javelin went Ballyhoo Sports Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Fanwood placed 13th with 10 points. 111. That’s a PR for her. She’s a First place in 10 events belonged to Vikings Amaya Chadwick, Tia senior, who sees the opportunity. Now the Union Catholic High School girls Livingston, Alana Herran and Janelle all the sudden, she’s getting good at as they literally dominated the Union Gibbs shattered the meet record in the right time. She went 105 the week County Relay championship at Gary the shuttle hurdles set by Cranford in before. I hope it keeps going for her, Kehler Stadium in Westfield on April 2012, crossing the line in 1:00.81, because I think they can do really big 30 and May 1. The Lady Vikings also which also was the fastest time in the things,” Cougar Coach Kerry Drexler broke two meet records to finish with state this season. Cassandra said. 129 points, more than doubling their Lamadieu, Asia Johnson, Chadi Piiru On Day 2, Cougars Erin Meixner next competitor Summit at 57 points. and Onque Shabazz took first in the with a personal-record (PR) push of The Westfield Blue Devils and the 4x800 with a time of 9:23.07 to top 36-2.5, Barlick (PR 34-4.25) and Cranford Cougars, who won the dis- the previous meet record of 9:27.93 Scotti (PR 33-11.25) won the shot put cus and shot put, tied for third with 42 set by Summit in 2011. with a distance of 104-6. points each. Governor Livingston Cougars Brianna Scotti, Maranda “They work really hard. We have a Brown and Susanna Jaramillo won large group of girls, who all push Reading is Good For You the discus on Day 1 with a distance of each other to do better. Erin Meixner 276-11. Raiders Darya Ganzha, Tay- has taken the lead in shot put and lor Diggs and Madeline Weber placed everybody tries to beat her, but she fifth at 242-9. Cougars Mara Giga just keeps getting better and better (111-9 — second best throw), Chris- week after week. She broke 35 last tina Barlik and Mairead O’Donovan week, she broke 36 this week. We had took second in the javelin with a three PRs in the shot put today,” Coach distance of 284-7. Blue Devils Mae Drexler said. “They look good in Devin, Keren Moncayo and Kim their section. They look good here in Burns placed third at 272-6, and Raid- the county and in a couple of weeks David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times goleader.com/subscribe ers Weber, Jamie Abar and Majeda they have a real shot to do something HOLDING THE RUNNER...Cougar first baseman Albert Gargiulo is about to catch the throw from pitcher Chris Libera Mohamed took fifth at 250-11. CONTINUED ON PAGE 21 to hold Hilltopper Hunter Miller at first base in the second inning of the Union County Tournament semifinal.

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and Ryan Benschoten at 120-2.5. Blue ils Nick Lawrie, Mike Mobarakai Courtesy of Jim Occi (www.jimocci.com) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Devils Mike Stokes and Theo Brunson and Joe Mendel took sixth at 111-8. GOING AFTER THE BALL...Blue Devil shortstop Danielle Rinaldi, left, goes placed fourth in the pole vault with a Russo, O’Brien, Antonelli and Chan- after the ball as Cougar Jen Shore, No. 12, heads down the base paths. height of 22-0, followed by Cougars Sebastian Rebelo and Trey Pascual at 20-6 and Raiders Ciccarino and Sam Sadel at 20-0. In the final boys race on Day 1, Blue Devils Pierre and Glasco ran the 200 leg of the sprint medley relay and David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Douglas ran the 400 leg and handed COMING ACROSS FIRST...Raider Kobe White, left, crosses first to win the off to Chandler for the 800 anchor. 4x100 at the Union County Relays. Blue Devil Sid Douglas takes third. The other Chandler overtook his first three com- Raiders involved were Emendo Thomas, Merlin Edmond and Ray Walker. The other Blue Devils were Josh Capistrano, Jelani Pierre and Ishmael Glasco. petitors then smoked it down to home stretch to nudge out Viking Greg Gibbs by a nose to take top honors with a time of 3:37.48. “I was in fifth place with about 300 to go. I felt it was time to go. I started moving. I saw the guys in the front looked a little bit tired. I started really kicking it in with about 150 to go and I was coming down the home stretch and it was just being home, being a senior, everyone was going crazy, the fans were great. I see my parents. They were yelling at me. I felt like I could do it and ran as hard as I could. I wasn’t sure if I won, but I came through and did my best,” Chandler described. “I just believed in myself. That last 100 meters I know I had to believe in myself.” More Jim Occi photos at Ballyhoo Sports On Day 2, Cougars Licks, Jack David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Kugelman and Tim Colter won the Courtesy of Jim Occi (www.jimocci.com) for The Westfield Leader and The Times SMOOTH HANDOFF...Blue Devil Jacob Triarsi gets the handoff from Alex high jump with a height of 17-0. Raid- CLOSE PLAY AT THE PLATE...Cougar Julia Palozzola, No. 14, comes sliding home as Westfield catcher Sam Velez Campbell to begin the third leg of the 4x1,600. The Blue Devils finished second. ers Isaiah Thompson, Taylor and Kedar attempts to put on the tag during the Union County Tournament quarterfinals on May 1. Cranford won, 4-3. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 7, 2015 Page 21 PRYBYLSKI FIRES IN 4 GOALS, RITTENDALE NAILS 3 Blue Devil Boys Obliterate Red Devils, 15-0, in Lacrosse

By ALEX LOWE later to make it 3-0. ever-present superiority of Jack Cash Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times While Prybylski and Rittendale on face-offs. Cash had six ground The Westfield High School boys’ are regular contributors on the Blue balls on the game. lacrosse team put together a domi- Devil stat sheet, Westfield got a huge After making a statement like this, nating performance in its 15-0 de- performance from James Bohlinger. one might wonder if Westfield is struction of the Ridge Red Devils in The junior leads Westfield with 30 capable of playing a better game a game held on May 2 at Kehler assists this season and he was at it than they put together against Ridge. Stadium in Westfield. Luke Prybylski again on Saturday contributing two The Blue Devil players know how to scored four goals with two assists goals and five assists to the cause. answer that one. and Kyle Rittendale added three “Bohlinger really had a good game “I still think there is room for us to improve,” said senior Kyle Rittendale. “I think we can do a better job of riding and finish off more opportunities.” Teammate Luke Prybylski agreed. “We didn’t clear the ball well to- day,” said Prybylski. “If you stop looking for areas that you can im- prove in, then you become compla- cent.” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Both Prybylski and Rittendale be- CLOSE KNIT GROUP...Cougar Anna Fitch, left, Raider Annie Pierce, blue and white top, and Blue Devil Brooke lieve that the strong performance Schaeffer, right, keep close to each other in the 800 leg of the sprint medley relay at the Union County Relays. against Ridge had its roots in the struggles the team has faced in re- cent games. “I think it all started the day after Lady Vikings Dominate Union County Relays the Delbarton loss,” said Prybylski. “Rittendale, Bollinger and I really CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 started clicking together all week in really special.” distance of 45-9. Blue Devils Noelle sixth at 13:21.38. practice. It seemed like we devel- Cougars Taylor Grant, Charlotte Blackford, Brooke Schaeffer, Kelly Blue Devils Lindsey Strauss, oped an even better chemistry to- Van Why and Meixner placed second Morrison and Julia Myers crossed Chermak, Natalie Marcotullio and gether.” Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times in the high jump with a height of 13- fourth in the Distance Medley Relay Schaeffer finished third in the Sprint CHANGING DIRECTIONS...Blue Devil Pat Aslanian, No. 9, changes his direc- It was a chemistry that was brought 9. Blue Devils Elena Chermak, at 13:10.9, while Raiders Maddy Medley Relay with a time of 4:21.45, tion to throw off the Ridge defender. The Blue Devils rocked Ridge, 15-0. about by re-establishing some basic Hannah Hawkins and Anna Browne Bord, Rose Giandano, Evelyn Logie followed by Raiders Trinity Hart, concepts in practice. placed third in the long jump with a and Mary Catherine Stovall finished Samantha Gorman, Sarah Bowles and goals to lead Westfield. In so doing, for us today,” said Tuohy. “He actu- “The coaches put us through two Annie Pierce at 4:24, and the Blue Devils put to rest any notion ally has been a starter for us all very hard days of practice,” said Cougars Grant, Katie that they may be slumping after late season. Lately he has really started Rittendale. “They stressed better ball Romanovich, Kiera Hurley season losses to Seton Hall Prep and producing.” movement and I think we accom- and Anna Fitch at 4:25.23. Delbarton. Goals by James Brucia, Prybylski plished that today for the most part.” Raiders Christine Nocum, “I think we are in a good spot right and freshman Jake Wornow helped The game was the annual team Wilda Francois and Emily now,” said Westfield Head Coach Westfield to a 6-0 lead by halftime. fundraiser for Westfield with the pro- Gonyou finished sixth in the Patrick Tuohy. “I think the recent The second half became more a ques- ceeds going to benefit The Kids Walk 400 hurdles at 3:45.29. losses to Seton Hall Prep and tion of who was going to get in on For Kids With Cancer. Blue Devils Myers, Delbarton may have woke us up a the scoring for the Blue Devils than Ridge 0 0 0 0 0 Morrison, Marcotullio and bit. We want to be focused heading it was about Ridge possibly getting Westfield 4 2 5 4 15 Schaeffer finished third in into the county tournament and to- back into the game. Patrick Aslanian, the 4x800 with a time of day we played well enough that we James Brucia, Nick Mueller, Blake Reading is Good For You 9:54.54, followed by Cou- were able to get our second middies Taylor and Connor Webb each scored gars Romanovich, Amanda into the game early.” a goal. Goalkeeper Toby Burgdorf Bush, Hurley and Fitch at The game was never in doubt after was rarely challenged but still re- 9:57.3. Blue Devils Rittendale scored the first goal of the corded nine saves for Westfield. Blackford, Mia Melao, game at 6:20. Really that was all that Now Ridge is far from being a Emma Jackler and Myers Westfield needed. Prybylski fol- pushover. The visitors came into the crossed third in the 4x1,600 lowed that up with an unassisted contest sporting a 6-5 record and with a time of 22:46.61. goal on an inside roll with 4:42 to were highly regarded in statewide Blue Devils Chermak (PR play in the opening period. Rittendale rankings. But the Red Devils were 33-10.75), Browne and scored again a little over a minute no match for a Westfield squad that Ariana Alvarado took sec- seemed to have a chip on its shoulder David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ond in the triple jump with a Probitas Verus Honos today. The Blue Devils dominated in goleader.com/subscribe PICKING UP THE SPEED...Cougar Taylor Grant, center, picks up speed in the 200 leg of distance of 94-7.25 (WHS every phase of play, including the the sprint medley relay at the Union County Relays in Westfield. record). Page 22 Thursday, May 7, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Union County Senior 50+ 60+ Softball League Standings/Results: 50+ A DIVISION Claytor contributed two hits and fine Awnings’ 27 hit attack was paced TEAM W L fielding. For CLV, shortstop Ken by Bruce Crawford (3-for-3, 2 BB, 4 Deegan Roofing 3 0 Roselle American Legion 2 0 Zierler (15 of the 20 putouts). Brian RBI, and four hits each were Bobby Contact Lens & Vision 2 1 Latham (5-for-5), Kerry Gelb (3 hits, Lorincz (2 RBI, 3BH), John Liberty Lighting 2 1 double) and Jerry Archibald, Eddie Campanella (3 RBI) and Tom Breen 50+ A DIVISION Quinn and Mike Rzewuski (3 hits (2 RBI, 3BH). John Rachko, Randy Linwood Inn 2 0 each). Tarnofsky and Neil Granstrand had Cranford VFW 1 1 Riverside Inn 7, Waxtel 6 three hits each. Ken Zeirler (grand Awnings Galore 1 1 Top Line Appliance 1 2 Riverside rallied for three runs in slam), and Jose Santana, Joe Kenney Waxtel Construction 0 3 the seventh fueled by hits from Mike and Mike Schonberger (3 hits each) 50+ C DIVISION Garcia, Steve Falco (3-for-3), An- and Keith McDede (on base 4 times) TEAM W L thony Abbaleo, with the game-win- led Waxtel. AJ Jersey 1 1 ning at bat by Paul Newton. Miguel Deegan Roofing 23, D&K 4 Driftwood Bar & Grill II 1 2 Ramirez (3 hits, HR), George Balint Nick Russo (4-for-4, hit for cycle, Riverside Inn 1 2 D&K Associates 0 3 (2 hits, HR) and Joe Scarfuto (2 hits) 6 RBI), Ricky McMahon (4-for-4) led Waxtel. and Farlan Alusik and Marty Marks 60+ A DIVISION TEAM W L Liberty Lighting 25, Linda’s II 9 (HR each) sparked Deegan. Awnings Galore II 2 0 All LLG players had multiple hit Contact Lens 24, AJ Jersey 8 Kilkenny House 2 0 games, paced by Dennis Vuono and Brian Latham (3-for-3, 2 HRs) and Creative Industries 1 1 Rob Stratton (3 hits apiece). Peter Byer, Joe Lynch and Ed Robin’s Nest 0 2 Cranford VFW 12, Top Line 9 Rodriguez (3 hits each) led Contact. 60+ B DIVISION Top Line led 9-0 after two innings. Top Line 23, D&K Associates 8 TEAM W L The Office 2 0 Pitcher Billy Hinkle drove in what For the Topliners, Joe Viso (HR), proved to be the winning run with a Tom DeRocco and Greg Hartnett led David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Creative Industries Too 1 1 DENIED A STOLEN BASE...Cougar Pat Knight attempts to steal second base in the third inning but gets tagged out by DeBellis Associates 0 2 triple in that sixth inning. Jim Capizzi the 28 hit attack with 4 hits each. Hilltopper Rob Faris during the Union County Tournament semifinal at Williams Field in Elizabeth. Avengers 0 2 (3-for-3), Vic Trindade (2-for-2, 2 Osiris Hernandez had 2 home runs, 50+ DIVISION: Linwood Inn 17, Top Line 10 Mike DiRienzo and Mac Kowaleski Cougars Level Summit in UCT Baseball Semis (4-for-4), and John Esposito (3-for- 3) and Steve Lerner, Nick Mennona, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 Joe Sarica, Brian Schaefer and Stu Forrestal slashed a leadoff single to and advanced to second on the throw at the Gumbert Fields in Westfield. Lukowiak (2 hits apiece) led right-center, moved to second on home. Cantillo relieved Fuoti and “It’s great because we are play- Linwood. Gargiulo’s sacrifice bunt and took Smith greeted him with an RBI single ing with a lot of the same guys. It’s Cranford VFW 10, Awnings 10 third on a wild pitch. Norton knocked past first. First-and-third again! Smith cool growing up with them and Darkness prevailed after eight in- an RBI single past second and Knight stole second. then coming out here. It’s the same nings. For VFW, Juan Moreno (4- bounced an RBI single past first. Gamba looped a little RBI single to team almost. It’s a lot of fun,” for-4, 3 RBI), while Dave Drechsel The deciding fifth inning began left. First-and-third again! Gamba Forrestal said. and Vic Trindade also contributed with Forrestal’s fading double to deep stole second. Duffy hit an infield The 13-3 Cougars will face top- offensively. Dave Kirsch (2 clutch left-center. pop-up but it was dropped and the seeded Governor Livingston for the hits, 3 RBI), John Rachko (3 hits, 2 “I saw the centerfielder running in. bases were loaded. Forrestal stepped UCT crown at Kean University in RBI), and Bruce Crawford, Angelo I didn’t think it was going to go that to the plate and slammed his three- Union on May 9 at 2:00 p.m. Melillo and Neil Granstrand (3 hits deep then I saw him breaking back, run triple to left-center. Summit 020 00 2 led Awnings). so I knew it was going to go. It’s “It’s a nice way to get out of here a Cranford 122 07 12 Deegan 16, Liberty Lighting 9 tough to make plays out there,” little earlier than expected,” com- Scott Mugele and Kevin Spellman Forrestal said. mented Forrestal. PUBLIC NOTICE (3 hits each), Farlan Alusik (3 hits, Gargiulo tapped an infield single This group of Cougars have been TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD HR) and Tom Baldowski (HR) led to set up a first-and-third situation, so playing together ever since their Little ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Deegan. Leading LLG were Tom he stole second. Norton walked and League days and also participated in TAKE NOTICE that on the 27th day of Ulichny, Dennis Vuono, Steve Barba, David B. Corbin (August 21, 2014) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Knight lined a two-run single to right the Cal Ripken District Tournament April, 2015, the Zoning Board of Adjust- Willy Jackson, Don Miller, Steve BACK IN ACTION...Linwood Inn third baseman Jim Sydlo holds up his glove ment of the Township of Cranford, in the Tansey, Art Issler and Danny Nigro. to show the umpire that he successfully made the putout on Deegan Roofer Joe County of Union took the following actions: Driftwood II 22, D&K 9 Massimino in the second inning at Jerseyland Field on August 21, 2014. 1. Application #ZBA-15-009: Adopted Linda’s broke open a close game in a Resolution of Memorialization granting RBI) and Ken Murray (2 hits) led and Ron Kulik and Lou Collins each approval to Daniel & Susan DeWeever, the fifth inning. Applicants to permit construction of a new Roselle A.L. 18, Contact Lens 17 Cranford. blasted a homer. accessory structure with the following vari- The Legion scored five runs in the Roselle A.L. 15, Riverside Inn 3 Liberty 20, Cranford VFW 7 ances: less than the minimum required bottom of the seventh and began with Roselle unleashed 22 hits led by Dennis Vuono, Ralph Rippo, Harry distance from the side lot line on Block Ralph Genova, Larry Cuzzi, Bruce Semple and Tom Ulichny, Pat Nigro 318, Lot 3 as designated on the Township by Ed Lubas and Bill Buteau. RBI Tax Map, also known as 55 Elizabeth hits were then delivered by Ed Claytor and Ed Mitjans, and Dennis and Steve Barba (big blasts), and Avenue, in the R-4 Zone. Kushner, Al Genova, Bill Dugan and Valvano (3-run triple), Joe Hrubash Walt Patrylo (outstanding defense) 2. Application #ZBA-15-002: Carried Ed Mitjans. Jim McCullough (3 hits), and Anthony Abbaleo and led LLG. Nick Pace (3-for-3), Frank the hearing of Heritage Square of Cranford, whacked the winning RBI. Bruce Dennis Maluchnik (2 hits each) led Verducci (2-for-3, 3 RBI), Pat Ahern LLC, Applicant, 1130 Raritan Road, Block PUBLIC NOTICE Riverside. and Carl Gamba led the VFW. 625, Lot 17.01, NC Zone, to permit con- Awnings Galore 21, Waxtel 10 Contact Lens 12, Awnings 3 struction of twelve residential dwelling units TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD Dr. Joe DeRosa (bases-loaded with the following variances: use variance ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE as residential dwellings not permitted in triple), Kerry Gelb and Ken Zierler the NC zone (§136-32C); to exceed the PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING FOR BOROUGH OF FANWOOD (triple, 3 hits each), Harold Zayas (2 maximum allowable number of stories VARIANCE APPLICATION PLANNING BOARD APPLICATION # ZBA-15-13 game saving catches) led Contact. (three proposed) (§136-30 Attachment 1, Please take notice that on May 27, 2015 John Rachko, Bruce Crawford (2 Schedule 1); and to exceed the maximum PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Mon- at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough Hall, allowable height (§136-30 Attachment 1, day, May 18, 2015 at 8:15 P.M. at the located at 75 North Martine Avenue, RBI) and Neil Granstrand (RBI) each Schedule 1) to May 11, 2015. Cranford Municipal Building, Room 107, 8 Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board contributed two hits for Awnings. 3. Application #ZBA-14-036: Granted Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey will hold a hearing on the application of the AJ Jersey 18, Riverside Inn 16 a hearing will be held before the Zoning undersigned. The property in question is David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times approval to Fundog, Inc., Applicant for Chuck Serafin (3 hits, 2BH, 3BH, final site plan approval to permit dog Board of Adjustment on the undersigned’s located at: 1 Graybar Terrace, Fanwood, PLAY AT THE PLATE...Cougar catcher Liam Duffy catches the throw but it is application for a variance from the require- New Jersey, also known as Block 39 Lot 3 RBIs), Dave Rizzo (4 hits) and too late to get Hilltopper Jason Schneider, No. 20, in the second inning during the daycare facility with the following variances: use variance; no loading or unloading area ments of Cranford’s Land Use Ordinances. 47, as shown on the Fanwood Tax Map, Mike Scacifero, Greg Hobson, Mike Union County Tournament semifinal at Williams Field in Elizabeth. proposed; to exceed the maximum allow- Applicant seeks to elevate the third floor owned by J & I Mc Evoy. Rosenberg and Leo White (3 hits able fence height in the side yard; land- roof line to increase the habitable space on The applicant requests gas generator each, combined 7 RBI) led AJ. Rich scaping not proposed; to allow front and the third floor at premises known as 207 which is in violation of: North Avenue West, Cranford, New Jersey Section 184-134 (9) of the Fanwood Conklin (4 hits) and Anthony side wall signs less than the required dis- Abbaleo, Tom Wolansky, Tom COLDWELL BANKER tance from an adjoining residential zone; and designated as Lot 22, Block 177 on Land Use Code. Variance Requested: front & and determination of number of on-site the tax map of the Township of Cranford. yard set back; Permitted: 30 feet; Present: Murray and Dennis Maluchnik (3 E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE parking spaces required on Block 333, Lot Specifically, the Applicant seeks relief from 18.25 feet; Proposed: 13.25 feet. hits apiece) led Riverside. 1.01 as designated on the Township Tax Township Ordinance $136-30. The applicant will also seek such other Deegan Roofing 19, Waxtel 2 Two Fantastic New Homes Map, also known as 410-450 North Av- The application file, including the sur- relief as may be determined necessary at enue East in the ROI-2 Zone. vey, site plan, and floor plan are on file for the public hearing based upon review of Steve Toth (4-for-4, 4 RBI), Farlan inspection at the Zoning Offtce, Cranford the application or amendment(s) to the Alusik (perfect at plate), and Nick Currently Under Construction! 4. Application #ZBA-15-006: Granted Municipal Buildring, 8 Springfield Avenue, application. Russo, Kevin Spellman and Marty approval to Ralph Brunette and Mark Spen- Cranford, New Jersey Monday through The file pertaining to this application is cer, Applicants, for minor site plan ap- Friday, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. available for public inspection during nor- Marks (3 hits apiece) led the Roofers. proval to permit minor alterations to the and 4:30 P.M. In accordance with the mal business hours (8 AM - 4 PM, Monday Jose Santana and Keith McDede led existing first floor apartment and create Americans With Disabilities Act any per- through Friday) from the Secretary of the the Waxtel offense. two apartments on the second floor with son requiring special needs should con- Planning Board at the Administration Of- Linwood Inn 18, Linda’s II 9 the following variances: no loading or un- tact the Zoning Board during normal busi- fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North loading zone provided and bicycle racks ness hours so that their needs can be Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. Tony Camporeale and Nick not provided with the following pre-exist- addressed. Any interested party may appear at said Mennona (4-for-4, double, HR), ing condition: apartments on the first floor Richard J. Brightman, Esq. hearing and participate therein in accor- Glenn Anderson (4 singles), Steve are not permitted in the DB zone on Block 23 North Avenue East dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- Lerner and Jim Sydlo (HR) with 3 183, Lot 5 as designated on the Township Cranford, New Jersey 07016 ning Board. Tax Map, also known as 115 North Avenue 908-709-1900 Applicant: hits apiece, and Stu Lukowiak, Joe West in the DB Zone. [email protected] James Mc Evoy Adase, Brian Schaefer, Ron Martins Mary Ann Hay On behalf of the Applicant, 1 Graybar Terrace and John Esposito led the Linwood Board Secretary Miriana Banic Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Inn men. 1 T - 5/7/15, The Leader Fee: $52.53 1 T - 5/7/15, The Leader Fee: $35.19 1 T - 5/7/15, The Times Fee: $33.15

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Under current law, those whether it is worth the legal chal- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk in attendance are not required to re- lenge and the potential financial con- of the Board. cite the pledge, however, full respect sequences if they fail,” he said. “The RESOLUTION NO: 2015-361 must be shown to the flag while the money spent by the school district goleader.com/subscribe AWARDED TO: Community Coordi- pledge is being given by merely stand- could have been used for other pur- nated Child Care of Union County, ing at attention. poses that benefit students. Instead, it Rahway, New Jersey PUBLIC NOTICE SERVICES: for the administration of the The American Humanist Associa- was used to defend a frivolous law- Union County Child Care Subsidy Pro- tion filed a lawsuit against the suit.” STATE OF NEW JERSEY gram Initiative Matawan-Aberdeen School District ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL PERIOD: May 1, 2015-December 31, PUBLIC NOTICE 2015 last year that sought the removal of NEW LICENSE APPLICATION COSTS: in the total amount not to ex- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD “under God” from the pledge recited Take notice that Carb-Meyer, Inc. Trad- ceed $50,000.00 NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF ing as Summit Selections has applied to James E. Pellettiere, Clerk in the district’s schools. The suit was ORDINANCE 15-09-S the Director of the Division of Alcoholic of the Board Chosen Freeholders dismissed in February, leaving the AND PUBLIC HEARING Beverage Control for a Wine Wholesale 1 T - 05/07/15, The Leader Fee: $23.97 school district with $16,000 in court An ordinance was introduced by the license for the premises situated at 700 B and attorney’s fees. Mr. Dancer’s bill Mayor and Council of the Borough of Pennsylvania Avenue, Lyndhurst New Jer- PUBLIC NOTICE gives a judge the discretion to award Fanwood on May 4, 2015. Copies of this sey 07071. attorney fees and costs to the defen- ordinance can be obtained without cost in The person(s) who will hold a 10% inter- UNION COUNTY BOARD the Clerk's Office, at the Fanwood Bor- est or more in this license are: OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS dant who prevails in an action chal- ough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Charles Meyer lenging the recitation of the pledge. Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours Date Adopted: 04/30/15 1015 Summit Avenue of 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. Public Notice is hereby given that the “Circuit courts have consistently Westfield, New Jersey 07090 ruled recitation of the pledge is per- This Ordinance allows the municipality Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- to exceed the 2015 municipal budget ap- Objections, if any, should be made im- ers has awarded a contract without com- missible as long as students are not propriation limits and to establish a CAP mediately in writing to the Director of the petitive bidding as an Professional service forced to participate,” Mr. Dancer bank. Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This said. “This measure not only rein- This ordinance is scheduled for public P.O. Box 087, Trenton, New Jersey 08625- contract and the resolution authorizing it is hearing and adoption on May 18, 2015, at 0087. available for public inspection in the Office forces the right of public bodies in of the Clerk of the Board. New Jersey to recite the pledge as 7:00 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North Carb-Meyer, Inc Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. 1015 Summit Avenue RESOLUTION NO: 2015- 370 Eleanor McGovern Westfield, New Jersey 07090 amending (Resolution No. 2014-1064) Probitas Verus Honos Borough Clerk 2 T - 5/7/15 AWARDED TO: Psychological Evalu- 1 T - 5/7/15, The Times Fee: $20.40 & 5/14/15, The Leader Fee: $46.92 ation SERVICES: for the provision of Psycho- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE logical Evaluation Services for the Depart- UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD ment of Human Services OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PERIOD: January 1, 2015- December NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 31, 2015 Date Adopted: 04/30/15 Date Adopted: 04/30/15 Date Adopted: 04/30/15 COSTS: for a total amount not to exceed Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the $49,000.00 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- James E. Pellettiere, Clerk ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- of the Board Chosen Freeholders petitive bidding as an Professional service petitive bidding as an Professional service petitive bidding as an extraordinary 1 T - 05/07/15, The Leader Fee: $22.95 pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office resolution authorizing it is available for of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO: 2015-386 RESOLUTION NO: 2015- 393 amending (Resolution No. 2014-629) AWARDED TO: Bauch Zucker RESOLUTION NO: 2015-369 COLDWELL BANKER AWARDED TO: LaCorte, Bundy, Hatfield, LLC of Springfield, New Jer- AWARDED TO: QBE Insurance Com- Varady & Kinsella of Union, New Jer- sey pany, New York, New York & sey SERVICES: to represent the County of SERVICES: renewing the Accident and E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE SERVICES: in the matter entitled Union and the Union County Sheriff’s De- Health Insurance for Watchung Stables Shiquon Fowler v. UC, et als partment in the matter entitled Kevin PERIOD: July 1, 2015- July 1, 2016 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed Buckley and Ryan Wilson v. UC, et als COSTS: in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 for a sum not to exceed COSTS: in an amount not to exceed $12,241.00 (no increase from last year’s $30,000.00 $10,000.00 policy). James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. 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This Wall Covering Experience contract and the resolution authorizing it is PAVING available for public inspection in the Office Interior Painting of the Clerk of the Board. Wallpaper Removal RESOLUTION NO: 2015-377 Handyman AWARDED TO: Dewberry Engineers, Wallpaper Installation Inc., Bloomfield, New Jersey SERVICES: for the Design, Construc- Plaster & Sheet Rock Repair tion Administration and Inspection Ser- Call Joe Klingebiel Mr. Reliable vices for the Replacement of Springfield Avenue Minor Bridge, B 19, Township of 908-322-1956 Berkeley Heights (908) 462.4755 FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES Howarth Paving COSTS: for an amount not to exceed 908-753-7281 $359,650.00 James E. Pellettiere, Clerk of the Board Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 05/07/15, The Leader Fee: $21.93 PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 04/30/15 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Lawn Sprinklers ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as an extraordinary unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. (908) 276-1062 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for www.Hydro-TekLtd.com public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO: 2015-360 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL PAINTING AWARDED TO: Various Agencies PROCEED, Inc. $49,568.00 Trinitas Regional Medical Center Recessed Lighting MARINO’S PAINTING $10,800.00 “The Neatest Painter Around” Family Promise $27,117.00 Service Upgrades The Gateway Family YMCA $17,400.00 • Interior & Exterior Painting BLACK TOP The Salvation Army (Plainfield) Phones & Cable Lines • Expert preparation & clean-up $15,115.00 Additions and Renovations • Paper Hanging & Wall Paper Removal PAVING SERVICES: to provide various activi- • Sheetrock & Trimwork - Powerwashing ties, programs and services that address • Deck Repairs & Staining - Driveway Seal Coating DRIVEWAYS CONCRETE the self-sufficiency needs of low income Member of BBB Builders & Contractors Welcome residents • We Clean Windows & Gutters • Hepa Vacuum Sanding PARKING LOTS BRICK PAVERS PERIOD: May 15, 2015- September 15, 20 Years in Business NJ Lic # 10421 Lic. # 13VH01137900 2015 908-889-4422 COSTS: in the total amount not to ex- 908.654.0287 • SERVICE CALLS 908-688-0481 FREE ESTIMATES ceed $120,000.00 James E. Pellettiere, Clerk of the Board Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 05/07/15, The Leader Fee: $28.56 Single Size: 10 Weeks $275 • Double Size: 10 Weeks $425 • Call 908-232-4407 • email PDF Ad to [email protected] Page 24 Thursday, May 7, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WESTFIELD - RENTAL TAX PREPARER / REVIEWER CHILDCARE NEEDED MINT COND. TOYOTA CONV 3 BR - 2 1/2 bath, LR, DR, EIK, Boutique Downtown Westfield Nannies - Housekeepers 2006 Toyota Solara Conv for sale. Basement, Walk to train, Central Accounting firm is in search of a CLASSIFIEDS BabyNurses Needed Garaged. Mileage only 10k. Air/Heat, 1 Car Garage. Available: per diem Tax Reviewer/Preparer. Live-in / -out, Full/Part-time V-6. Red w/ black top. $13k. July 1st - $2,700.00 & utilities. Must have 5 years exp & be famil- BOOKKEEPER NEEDED ANTIQUES / PAINTINGS Solid References Required. (908) 419-1465 More info call: (908) 654-0919 iar with QuickBooks & Lacerte. 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Residential, Apartments, Call (908) 451-3045 evenings. $1975.00 weekly & security - call Art, Antiques, furniture, col- payroll, administering matching Heywood Wakefield couch, chair, Commercial, Offices (908) 358-2625 for details lectibles, toys, clothes, and more. gifts, maintaining donor contacts $700. Original Artwork, Kapral, Free Estimates 100% Guaranteed Sat. May 9th, 10 am to 2 pm. and creating acknowledgment References Available LIFEGUARDS/WATER AEROBICS Greg Wallace, Wickham, 226 S. Union Ave, Cranford letters, producing financial reports Brickman. Best Offer. (908) 510-2542 Take South Ave to S. Union Ave. Lifeguards & Water Aerobics and managing cash flow for Board (917) 301-3116 PUBLIC NOTICE instructors wanted at the Cranford HOME HEALTH AIDE of Trustees and Executive PUBLIC NOTICE Pools. Must be 16+ to apply. Must Director, and working with EMPLOYMENT WANTED UNION COUNTY BOARD Certified Aide seeks position to OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD be certified in lifeguarding, CPR/ care for sick or elderly. accountant to produce annual Certified Home Health Aide NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS AED & First Aid. On-site training is audit. Also assists with ticketing seeking job caring for the sick Date Adopted: 04/30/15 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Live-in/out or hourly, nights or Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 04/30/15 available. Call (908) 709-7260 weekends. Good References. customers and general and mature. References if interested. administration. Proficiency in available. Own transportation. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the (973) 763-1438 or (201) 407-1903 ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel and (973) 445-6896 petitive bidding as an Professional service ers has awarded a contract without com- POLISH CLEANING LADY SITTER NEEDED Word is required. 20 hours per pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This petitive bidding as an Professional service “Great work, Free estimates” Experienced & responsible college week in the office plus concerts FREELANCERS WANTED contract and the resolution authorizing it is pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This References available. and fundraising events. available for public inspection in the Office contract and the resolution authorizing it is student/other w/car needed for Strong, detail-oriented writers of the Clerk of the Board. available for public inspection in the Office If you need a hardworking M-F summer teen-sitting job in Please submit resume and of the Clerk of the Board. person with great experience to with professional demeanor RESOLUTION NO: 2015-366 Westfield. References req'd. salary requirements to needed to cover local amending (Resolution No. 2014-355) RESOLUTION NO: 2015-390 clean your house or apartment amending (Resolution No. 2014-926) Call (908) 654-1911 & leave [email protected] government meetings. Must be AWARDED TO: Trinitas Hospital, Call Agnes (908) 787-3003 message to apply. No calls. Elizabeth, New Jersey AWARDED TO: LaCorte, Bundy, able to meet deadlines, know SERVICES: To provide individual Varady & Kinsella of Union, New Jer- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE how to write a lead, and take therapy sessions to victims of sexual as- sey an active interest in their beats sault SERVICES: in the matter entitled Rich- SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD All bidders are put on notice that this therefore, Notices of Classification in PERIOD: January 1, 2014- December mond Lapolla v. UC, et als BOARD OF EDUCATION project is subject to provisions of a those trades is not required. in order to develop news 31, 2014 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY NJSDA (New Jersey Schools Develop- 4. A statement setting forth the names stories. Please email COSTS: to increase the amount by $10,000.00 for a sum not to exceed ment Authority) ROD Grant Agreement ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS and addresses of all stockholders owning resume and clips to: $1,946.00 for a total contract of $6,946.00 $50,000. as noted in the Project Manual. Bidders 10% or more of the stock in the case of a James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that shall be required to comply with any/all corporation, or 10% or greater interest in [email protected] of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders sealed bids will be received by the Scotch requests by the Board of NJSDA for the case of a partnership, or acknowledg- 1 T - 05/07/15, The Leader Fee: $22.95 1 T - 05/07/15, The Leader Fee: $21.93 Plains-Fanwood Board of Education (The compliance with said Grant Agreement ment that no person or entity has 10% or District), in the County of Union, for the or its Regulations. greater proprietary interest in the Bidder. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE furnishing of the hereinafter described la- 1. The District shall require that all Bid- Bidders are notified as follows: bor, material and equipment for Proposed ders submit with their Bids an uncondi- 1. Addendum may be issued by the Security Systems for Brunner Elemen- tional certified check cashier’s check, or Owner in accordance with the Project 2015 MUNICIPAL BUDGET tary School, 721 Westfield Road; Coles bid guarantee in an amount often percent Manual up to seven (7) business days Elementary School, 16 Kevin Road; (10%) of the Bidder’s Base Bid, but not in prior to receipt of Bids. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD School #1 Elementary School, 563 Wil- excess of $20,000. Such bid guarantee Bidders are notified that they must com- low Avenue; Park Middle School, 580 serves as a guarantee that, should a ply with the provisions of N.JS.A. 34:11- COUNTY OF UNION Park Avenue; and Terrill Middle School, Bidder’s bid be accepted, the Bidder will 56,37 and 34:11-56.38 et seq. (Wages on 1301 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains, New execute and comply with the Contract. Public Works) and that the contract to be Jersey (hereinafter, the “Project’) and Within ten (10 Days after delivery to the awarded in the case shall contain a stipu- FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDED opened and read in public at the Scotch District of a Contract executed by the se- lation that the wage rate must be paid to Plains-Fanwood Board of Education Of- lected Bidder, together with all other items workmen employed in the performance of DECEMBER 31, 2015 fices, Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street, that may be required to be submitted there- the contracts shall not be less than the Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 on May with, the District shall return the Bid guar- prevailing wage rate as determined by the 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time. antee to each unsuccessful Bidder. Commissioner of the Department of Labor Revenue and Appropriation Summaries Bids to be received for this work shall be If the selected Bidder fails to execute the and Industry of the State of New Jersey. SUMMARY OF REVENUES - CURRENT FUND ANTICIPATED Combined/Lump Sum Bids for all the work Contract or to provide all guarantees, in- Bidders are notified that they must com- required. surance and other items required, the funds ply with the provisions of P.L. 1999, c.238 2015 2014 Bidding Documents may be examined represented by such Bidder’s Bid guaran- (The Public Works Contractor Registra- 1. Surplus 690,000.00 642,733.00 at the office of Potter Architects, L.L.C., tee shall be released to the District and tion Act), which became effective on April 2. Total Miscellaneous Revenues 2,728,069.34 2,514,228.13 410 Colonial Avenue, Union, New Jersey become and remain the property of the 11, 2000, and P.L. 2004, c.57 (Business 3. Receipts from Delinquent Taxes 190,000.00 256,615.83 07083, during business hours. A copy District. Delivery of the Bid guarantee con- Registration of Public Contractors) which 4. Local Tax for Municipal Purposes 5,999,101.74 5,920,217.04 thereof may be procured in person only on stitutes the Agreement of the Bidder and became effective on September 1, 2004. 5. Minimum Library Tax 363,592.00 363,136.81 the surety or other entity that issued the or after May 7, 2015, at the Architect’s Bidders are notified that they must com- Total General Revenues $ 9,970,763.08 $ 9,696,930.81 office for the purpose of bidding. Bidders Bid guarantee that such amount shall be ply with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:31-1 shall notify the Architect in advance prior to released to the District in such event. to 52:33-4, the statutes on the use of FINAL obtaining bidding documents (Plans and All Bid guarantees must be issued by a domestic materials on public work. SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS - CURRENT FUND 2015 BUDGET 2014 BUDGET Project Manual) by calling Potter Archi- surety licensed to issue such guarantees Bidders are put on notice that the Owner 1. Operating Expenses: Salaries & Wages 3,268,230.00 3,235,491.64 in the State and must be acceptable to the tects (908-686-2547). Documents will not is an exempt organization under the provi- Other Expenses 4,221,282.38 4,151,378.90 be mailed. Cash or check to the order of District and the Development Authority. sions of the New Jersey State Sales and 2. Deferred Charges & Other Appropriations 927,336.34 790,479.74 said Architect in the sum of $40.00 (com- Certified or cashier’s checks shall be drawn Use Tax (NJ.S.A. 54:32B-1 et. seq.) and is pact disk) or $85.00 (hard copy) is re- on a state or national bank rated A” by at not required to pay sales tax. 3. Capital Improvements 25,000.00 100,000.00 quired, which is non-refundable. Neither least two nationally recognized agencies. Bidders are put on notice that they are 4. Debt Service 1,103,914.36 999,580.53 Owner nor Architect assumes any respon- Checks shall be made payable to the Dis- required to comply with all rules and regu- 6. Reserve for Uncollected Taxes 425,000.00 420,000.00 sibility for errors, omissions, or misinter- trict. lations and orders promulgated by the Total General Appropriations $ 9,970,763.08 $ 9,696,930.81 pretations resulting from the use of incom- 2. Certificate from a surety company State Treasurer pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5- Total Number of Employees 82 82 plete sets of Bidding Documents, or copies stating that it will provide the Bidder with a 31 et. seq. and with all provisions of N.J.S.A. Performance, Payment Bond and Mainte- of Bidding Documents obtained in elec- 10:2-1 through 10:2-4 (Affirmative Action), BALANCE OF OUTSTANDING DEBT tronic media form, internet plan rooms or nance Bond in such sum and form as is and N.J.A.C. 17:27. BONDS NOTES other internet plan sites, or copies of Bid- required in the Specifications No Bidder may withdraw his Bid for a ding Documents obtained from any source 3. Affidavit showing Notice of Classifica- period of sixty (60) days after the date set Interest 3,051,550.18 44,736.00 other than the Architect’s Office. tion in accordance with the standards of for the opening thereof. The Owner re- Principal 9,007,433.77 4,870,000.00 All bids must conform to the Project and by the New Jersey Department of the serves the right to consider the Bids for Outstanding Balance $ 12,058,983.95 $ 4,914,736.00 Manual. Bids must be made on standard Treasury, Division of Property Manage- sixty (60) days after receipt thereof, and bid forms in the manner designated by the ment and Construction, for bids $20,000 further reserves the right to reject any and Notice is hereby given that the budget and tax resolution was approved by the Borough Council of the Project Manual, must be enclosed in sealed and over, for prime Bidders and all sub- all Bids and to waive any informalities in Borough of Fanwood, County of Union on May 4, 2015. contractors, prior to the date that Bids are envelopes bearing the name and address any Bid or Bids, and to make such awards A hearing on the budget and tax resolution will be held at the Municipal Building on June 1, 2015 at 7:00 of the bidder, the contract being bid on the received. as may be in the best interest of the Owner. o’clock ( PM ) at which time and place objections to the Budget and Tax Resolution for the year 2015 may outside thereof, addressed to Owner and Notices of Classification must include By order of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood should be delivered in person to the Owner. as a Prime Bidder: Board of Education, in the County of Union, be presented by taxpayers or other interested persons. Owner will not be responsible for bids sent Prime Contractor - C047 Electrical or New Jersey. Copies of the budget are available in the office of Eleanor McGovern, Borough Clerk, at the Municipal by mail or delivery service. CO50 Security/Intrusion Systems Ms. Deborah Saridaki, Building, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, 07023, (908) 322-8236, during the hours of 8:00 Each bid shall be accompanied by the Any Structural Steel, Gas, or HVAC Business Administrator (A.M.) to 4:00 (P.M.). following: Work is considered incidental and, 1 T - 5/7/15, The Times Fee: $152.49 1 T - 5/7/15, The Times Fee: $133.11 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Period of Usefulness 5 years TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF PENDING BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY G. Acquisition of new automotive vehicles, including original apparatus and equipment, OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS consisting of SUVs for the use of the Police Department. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, has been finally Date Adopted: 04/30/15 Date Adopted: 04/30/15 Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 140,000 adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Scotch Plains, in the County of Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Down Payment Appropriated $ 7,000 Union, State of New Jersey on May 5, 2015 and the 20-day period of limitation within which Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 133,000 a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such ordinance can be com- ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- Period of Usefulness 5 years menced, as provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first petitive bidding as an Professional service petitive bidding as an extraordinary publication of this statement. Copies of the full ordinance are available at no cost and H. Acquisition of new communication and signal systems equipment and a new fire pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. during regular business hours, at the Clerk’s office for members of the general public who engine, including original apparatus and equipment, for the use of the Fire Department contract and the resolution authorizing it is 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows: consisting of (i) a dispatch system and (ii) a pumper fire engine. available for public inspection in the Office resolution authorizing it is available for of the Clerk of the Board. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 845,000 of the Board. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDI-TIONAL Down Payment Appropriated $ 40,300 RESOLUTION NO: 2015-387 OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY, NEW COMMUNI- Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 804,700 amending (Resolution No. 2014-1094) RESOLUTION NO: 2015-374 CATION AND SIGNAL SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT, NEW INFORMATION Period of Usefulness 10 years AWARDED TO: Cottrell Solensky & AWARDED TO: United Way of Greater TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT AND A NEW FIRE ENGINE AND NEW Semple, P.A. of Newark, New Jersey Union County I. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery, new AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES, INCLUDING ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND SERVICES: in the matter entitled SERVICES: will provide services to both communication and signal systems equipment and a new automotive vehicle, including EQUIPMENT, IN, BY AND FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS, IN Shiquon Fowler v. UC, et als in-school and out-school youth original apparatus and equipment, for the use of the Fire Department consisting of (i) THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE COSTS: in an amount not to exceed PERIOD: May 1, 2015-March 31, 2016 pagers, (ii) turnout gear and (iii) an incident command vehicle. THE SUM OF $3,441,100 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A $20,000.00 for a sum not to exceed COSTS: for a total amount not to exceed DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 126,000 $50,000. $640,000.00 FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSU- Down Payment Appropriated $ 6,300 James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, Clerk ANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 119,700 of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. Period of Usefulness 5 years 1 T - 05/07/15, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T - 05/07/15, The Leader Fee: $21.42 The purposes, appropriations and bonds/notes authorized in this multipurpose J. Undertaking of the following improvements to the Northside Fire House: (i) upgrading PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE bond ordinance are as follows: of the natural gas service and making electrical improvements in connection with the SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS, PURPOSES AND AMOUNTS installation of a generator, (ii) roof replacement and (iii) concrete apron replacement. It UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD is hereby determined and stated that said public building being improved is of “Class B” OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS A. Undertaking of the following improvements: (i) right-of-way survey for future road or equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD improvements at Byrd Avenue and (ii) the 2015 Road Improvement Program at various Date Adopted: 04/30/15 Date Adopted: 04/30/15 Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 58,000 locations, as set forth on a list on file with the Township Clerk and hereby approved and Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Down Payment Appropriated $ 2,800 incorporated herein by this reference thereto. Depending upon the contract price and Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 55,200 other exigent circumstances, and upon approval by the Township Council, there may be ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- Period of Usefulness 15 years additions to or deletions from the list referred to in clause (ii) of the preceding sentence. petitive bidding as an Professional service petitive bidding as an Professional service It is hereby determined and stated that the roads being improved are of “Class B” or K. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery and new pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law (Chapter 2 of Title automotive vehicles, including original apparatus and equipment, for the use of the contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is 40A of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated, as amended; the “Local Bond Law”). Department of Parks and Recreation consisting of (i) a pickup truck with plow, (ii) a mason available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 241,000 dump truck with plow, (iii) a senior citizens bus and (iv) storage bins. of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. Down Payment Appropriated $ 11,500 Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 222,000 RESOLUTION NO: 2015-388 RESOLUTION NO: 2015-389 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 229,500 Down Payment Appropriated $ 17,500 amending (Resolution No. 2015-84) amending (Resolution No. 2014-1092) Period of Usefulness 10 years Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 204,500 AWARDED TO: Kologi Simitz of Lin- AWARDED TO: Palumbo & Renaud B. Undertaking of the following improvements: (i) bank stabilization at the Ashbrook Period of Usefulness 5 years den, New Jersey of Cranford, New Jersey SERVICES: in the matter entitled SERVICES: in the matter entitled Waterway behind the Raritan Road Pump Station and (ii) the Downtown Beautification L. (i) Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery for the use Shiquon Fowler v. UC, et als Shiquon Fowler v. UC, et als Improvements Project. of the Department of Parks and Recreation consisting of a skid steer with attachments and COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COSTS: in an amount not to exceed trailer and (ii) undertaking of the following park and recreation improvements: (a) design Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 65,000 $20,000.00 for a sum not to exceed $20,000.00 for a sum not to exceed phase and other professional services in connection with the installation of an irrigation Down Payment Appropriated $ 3,100 $50,000. $60,000. system at Brookside Park, (b) dredging, cleanup and dam repairs at Brookside Park Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 61,900 James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, Clerk Pond, (c) various improvements to the Scotch Hills Clubhouse and (d) various improve- Period of Usefulness 15 years of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders ments to parks and recreation areas. It is hereby determined and stated that said public 1 T - 05/07/15, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T - 05/07/15, The Leader Fee: $21.42 C. Acquisition of a new automotive vehicle, including original apparatus and equipment, building being improved is of “Class B” or equivalent construction as defined in Section consisting of a dump truck with plow for the use of the Department of Public Works 22 of the Local Bond Law. (“DPW”). PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 878,000 UNION COUNTY BOARD Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 150,000 Down Payment Appropriated $ 41,900 UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Down Payment Appropriated $ 7,500 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 836,100 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 142,500 Period of Usefulness 15 years NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Period of Usefulness 5 years Date Adopted: 04/30/15 Date Adopted: 04/30/15 M. Undertaking of various exterior improvements to the historic Hamilton House and Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the D. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery for the use Cannonball House. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- of the DPW consisting of (i) a hot box asphalt patcher and (ii) a trailer. ers has awarded a contract without com- Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 67,100 ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as an Professional service Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 41,000 Down Payment Appropriated $ 3,200 petitive bidding as an Professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This Down Payment Appropriated $ 2,000 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 63,900 pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 39,000 Period of Usefulness 10 years contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office Period of Usefulness 15 years ——————————————————————————— available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. E. Replacement of the HVAC system at the Public Library. It is hereby determined and Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost $3,441,100 stated that said public building being improved is of “Class B” or equivalent construction Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated $ 172,100 RESOLUTION NO: 2015-391 RESOLUTION NO: 2015-392 as defined in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law. Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes Authorized $3,269,000 amending (Resolution No. 2015-82) amending (Resolution No. 2015-275) AWARDED TO: Florio, Perrucci, Grants (if any) Appropriated: $ -0- AWARDED TO: Bauch Zucker Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 375,000 Steinhardt & Fader, LLC of Rochelle Section 20 Costs: $250,000 Hatfield, LLC of Springfield, New Jer- Down Payment Appropriated $ 17,900 Park, New Jersey Useful Life: 10.80 years sey Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 357,100 SERVICES: in the matter entitled SERVICES: in the matter entitled Bar- Period of Usefulness 15 years This Notice is published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. LaQuan Kearney v. UC, et als bara Egger v. UC, et als F. Acquisition of new information technology equipment for the use of various Township Bozena Lacina, RMC COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COSTS: in an amount not to exceed departments, offices and agencies. Township Clerk $10,000.00 for a sum not to exceed $20,000.00 for a sum not to exceed Township of Scotch Plains $50,000. $80,000. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 233,000 County of Union James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, Clerk Down Payment Appropriated $ 11,100 State of New Jersey of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 221,900 1 T - 5/7/15, The Times Fee: $258.06 1 T - 05/07/15, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T - 05/07/15, The Leader Fee: $21.93 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 7, 2015 Page 25 Westfield School District ‘Success’ at Cranford Art Show Open to Public Dramatic Club Theatre WESTFIELD – The public is in- Visitors are also welcomed on Thurs- By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY of Man.” There’s not one song and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and vited to attend the 31st annual day, May 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times dance number that doesn’t click. The Westfield Public School District’s Art Graphic art, sculptures, ceramics, male dancers, particularly, are spec- Show, which will be held in the charcoal and pencil drawings, water- CRANFORD – There are old tacular in their execution of intricate Westfield High School varsity gym- colors, fabric arts, painted furniture “chestnuts” in the musical theater world moves. The “Company Way” in the nasium from Tuesday, May 12 through and other work of Westfield Public that need a bit of brushing off to let their mailroom with Mr. Twimble (Joe Leo) Thursday, May 14. A sampling of School students will be exhibited. true beauty shine. Such is the case with is an especially fast- paced number that hundreds of artwork created by stu- Linda King, Supervisor of Fine Arts How to Succeed in Business Without requires split-second timing. Choreog- dents representing all 10 public in the Westfield Public Schools, noted Really Trying, a musical by Frank rapher Megan Ferentinos has assembled schools and grades ranging from kin- that the annual exhibit is “an out- Loesser, Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock a cast of male dancers who are talented dergarten through twelfth will be on standing cultural event in this com- and Willie Gilbert. It was first pre- enough to do her brilliant choreogra- display at the annual show. munity. The Art Show is a wonderful sented on Broadway in 1961 starring phy justice. On Tuesday, May 12 and Wednes- opportunity to exhibit hundreds of Robert Morse and Rudy Vallee who Other standouts in this cast of day, May 13 the artwork can be viewed various art media created by our tal- reprised their roles in the 1967 movie standouts are: Ms. Braverman, playing from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and in the ented students under the direction of version. The Cranford Dramatic Club’s Smitty, is especially snappy in the song, evening from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. dedicated art educators.” ESTATE ELEGANCE...This splendid all-brick estate home situated on nearly an (CDC) production, which opened last “Been a Long Day”; Gus Ibranyi is acre of manicured gardens is one of four grand residences to be featured on this weekend, is polished to a mahogany hysterical as Bratt, the company man years Saturday, May 9 Tour of Notable Homes to benefit NJ Festival Orchestra. hue that, as the spotlight hits, is daz- who flip flops in his opinions faster than Shakespeare’s The Tempest zling. a hooked flounder; Scott Baird plays The story revolves around an ambi- Bud Frump perfectly by milking the Annual Tour of Notable tious window washer, J. Pierpont Finch last drop out of every funny bit he’s At Farmstead Arts Center (Shane Long), who fantasizes about given. Speaking of funny, Miss Jones being in the corporate world. A narrated (Arlene Britt) – clad in orthopedic shoes BASKING RIDGE – The Lord Arts Center. For ticket sales, visit Homes to Benefit NJFO self-help book by the same name as the and old maid mannerisms and dress – is Stirling Theater Company, a new the- http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the- musical gives him step-by-step instruc- a scream in her transformation and ater company based in Basking Ridge, tempest-tickets- WESTFIELD – “From Gothic to cial built for the president of Gen- tions to reach the success he craves. Shane Long is the quintessential Finch is proud to present William 16705059282?aff=es2 or Victorian to New York Industrial-style eral Motors, a fully restored Pro- After Finch literally bumps into but with a much better singing voice Shakespeare’s The Tempest, its sec- www.farmsteadartscenter.org. The to automotive innovation to Mother’s Touring Plymouth Barracuda, a lim- J.B.Biggley (Rich Maloy), Chairman than the originator of the lead role. ond production in association with Farmstead Arts Center is located at Day celebrations, there’s something ited edition Ferrari F430 Scuderia of the Board of World Wide Wicket A full bodied seven – piece orches- Farmstead Arts Center. 450 King George Road, Basking for everyone as we, the Friends of NJ and an award-winning all-electric Company, Finch uses that fact into fina- tra, under the masterful direction of The Lord Stirling Theater Com- Ridge, NJ, 07920. Festival Orchestra, present our thirty- Tesla Model S, the very latest in the gling a job from personnel head Mr. keyboardist Jack Bender, never over- pany is a dynamic new community of The cast of The Tempest includes first annual Tour of Notable Homes evolution of electric automobile en- Bratt (Gus Ibranyi). Through a series of takes the performers in the intimate creative artists committed to present- Fred Dennehy of Cranbury as this Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m. through gineering. There will even be a raffle half truths and fortuitous coincidences, CDC Theatre. ing innovative theater for diverse au- Prospero; Lisa Black as Ariel, 3 p.m.,” according to Michelle Pierce, opportunity to “Win a Tesla for the Finch works his way up the corporate The beehive inspired three-tiered diences, through readings and full Danielle Levitt as Trinculo, Katy co-chair of the event. Day.” The drawing will take place at ladder. A focused young secretary, Rose- sleek backdrop set by Christopher productions of classical theater and Cockrell as Miranda, and Sharon Participants on the tour, which is a close of tour but winner need not be mary Pilkington (Emily Greenberg), Abbott suggests a city’s bustling build- new works, as well as exploring the McGuire as Gonzala, all of whom major funding source for the orches- present to win has an immediate attraction to him and, ings. The buildings’ interior sets, with American experience through com- hail from Westfield; Jack Cibrian as tra, will see four different homes that The tour includes live music per- along with her co-worker and friend functional, moveable sets of typing pelling productions that illuminate King Alonso and Matt Guerra as have been recently renovated and formed inside each home by the Jun- Smitty ((Lindsay Braverman), assists desks, the board table or washroom and celebrate our history, culture and Ferdinand, both of whom hail from decorated. All are in Westfield. This ior Musical Club of Westfield. In him in his quest. basins and mirrors, are whisked on and literature. Sayreville, NJ; Maxwell C. Blackriver year the tour will include a group of addition, there will be a plant sale of Ms. Greenberg’s rendition of the ‘50s off effortlessly by Steven Douches’ stage Performances of The Tempest are of Mendham, NJ, as Sebastian; Lee specialty cars. seasonal booms and herb medleys, philosophy expressed in “Happy to crew. on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May Grabelsky of Monroe, NJ, as Stefano; “To see the Gothic-style manor ideal for Mother's Day gifts or just to Keep His Dinner Warm” isn’t sung Fiorello productions always boast 9 at 8 p.m., on Friday, May 15 at 8 Allan Gershenson of Linden, NJ, as house alone is worth the cost of the brighten your own home. Refresh- with the traditional sweet, wistful amazing set decoration and spot on p.m. and Saturday, May 16 at 2 p.m. the Boatswain; and Peter Curley of ticket,” Jennifer Colamedici says. “It ments will be served, and luxury dreaminess of a young woman of that costumes. The director’s color coordi- and 8 p.m., and on Friday, May 22 at South Orange, NJ, as Antonio. Will- recently underwent a comprehensive raffles of themed baskets will tempt time. Her presentation seems to come nated vision is brought to life by a 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 23 at 2 p.m. iam Ward of Basking Ridge, NJ, di- remodeling. The architectural ele- tourgoers to bid. from a strong, almost belted version of costume crew of four. Even the hairdos and 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults rects and designs this unique inter- ments and amenities are nothing short Norman Luka, President of the NJ a self actualized woman of 2015. It’s (Raven Dunbar), for the most part, are and $10 for seniors, children under pretation of one of William of fabulous! I am especially pleased Festival Orchestra Board of Trust- only on the reprises of the song that Ms. reflective of the late ‘50s. Mark Reilly’s 12 years, and members of Farmstead Shakespeare’s most beloved plays. that the homeowner has generously ees, observes, “The Friends are truly Greenberg’s tender, sweet voice lighting design hits the mark on the invited us to tour all four floors. Each the ‘wind beneath the wings of the emerges. center stage as well as the two side room is a jewel of authenticity, whimsy orchestra’. Without the proceeds of That’s an interesting change. With alcove playing areas. Concert to Benefit Keith and beauty.” this massive undertaking each year, director Jeffrey Fiorello and musical Often at revivals of How to Succeed Pierce tells us that the Victorian we could never make our world- director Jack Bender at the helm of in business Without Really Trying, the house is situated two blocks from the class professional music possible. this musical flashback to the late ‘50s, word “dated” is used. Be clear: the Knost Special Needs Trust center of town. She explains that Our heartfelt thanks go to The Friends one might expect changes. A welcome show is a period piece with crinolines much of the 19th century tradition members, the assistance of their fami- one appears, delightfully, in the char- plumped full skirts or skin tight sheaths WESTFIELD – The Coffee With from the national and local music remains but there are plenty of up- lies and the generosity of the ‘no- acter of Mr. Biggley. Mr. Maloy’s char- that echo back to the time of typewrit- Conscience Concert Series concludes scenes. The series ran for ten years. dates, and the home has been “kicked- table’ homeowners.” acterization of him isn’t quite as ers, sexual harassment of women in the its fifteenth season by presenting a The Coffee With Conscience Con- up a notch” with the addition of New The orchestra’s Music Director, cartoonish as Rudy Vallee’s or Tony- corporate world, and male dominated very special night of music, hosted by cert Series supports the following chari- York industrial-style elements. This David Wroe says, “What a fabulous winner John Larroquette in the 50th companies. Like the TV mega hit “Mad NJ-based Singer/Songwriter, Scott E. ties: Homefirst (Plainfield), Habitat home also contains some outstanding day out on this Mother’s day week- anniversary Broadway revival. No, Men,” it’s not dated, it successfully Moore. The concert will take place on for Humanity (Plainfield), the Com- environmental touches: the green roof end! I am anxious to tour these fan- even in his nicely coordinated Satur- harkens back to another time. Saturday, May 9, at the First United munity Food Bank of NJ (Hilside) and over the porte-cochere, the recycling tastic homes, and enjoy the music, day golf outing attire (many versions It runs Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Methodist Church of Westfield, 1 East the Keith Knost Special Needs Fund chute in the kitchen made from an old luxury cars and raffles. I and my have mismatched plaids and balloon for the next two weekends with a spe- Broad Street (corner of North Avenue) (Mountainside). Each beneficiary has ash dump, the salt-water pool warmed family look forward to seeing you pants) Biggley is played as a manipu- cial 2 p.m. matinee on Mother’s Day, in Westfield. Doors will open at 7:15 at least one concert dedicated to it by solar panels and lots of reclaimed there.” lated, opinionated pawn, but certainly May 10. p.m. and the concert begins at 8 p.m. during the season. materials. Tickets for this year’s Tour of No- not a buffoon. When Mr. Maloy croons Admission is $20 on line and $25 at The Keith Knost Special Needs Trust “The nineteen twenties roared in table Homes are $35 and can be to his secret mistress Hedy LaRue, NJYT Announces the door. is the beneficiary of this concert. Keith Westfield as they did in most of the purchased on-line at “Love from a Heart of Gold,” he’s not This concert will benefit the Keith Knost is a former Summit resident nation after World War I,” says Ali- www.njfestivalorchestra.org. On the doing it tongue in cheek. Opening for Cabaret Knost Special Needs Fund. Tickets who was paralyzed from the chest cia Barker, President of the Friends. day of the tour ticket prices are $40. Hedy, played adorably by Dana ROSELLE PARK – Performances can be purchased online in advance -- down in a horrific car accident in Oc- “The neoclassical colonial home, Tickets can also be purchased at the Patrice, is not the traditional buxom of, New Jersey Youth Theatre’s at the discounted price -- by going to: tober of 2000. For more information circa 1924, on the tour is the perfect following area stores: Baron’s Fam- bimbo character; instead, Ms. Patrice is (NJYT) summer production, Caba- songwritershang.eventbrite.com about Keith Knost and the Trust, go to: home in which to raise children and ily Pharmacy, Westfield; The Town a curvy gal who knows just how to ret, will kick off on Friday, July 17 at In 1998, Scott E. Moore started a http://www.makingcontact.com/keith/ do a lot of entertaining. Not only is Book Store, Westfield; Christoffer’s wiggle her hips and booty to the max the Westminster Arts Theatre at monthly song-writer performance se- For more information about the Cof- there a wine cellar, but a wine tasting Flowers and Gifts, Mountainside; and flash her million dollar smile teas- Bloomfield College. ries called The Writer's Hang at the fee With Conscience Concert Series, room as well. The kitchen is a fabu- Norman’s Hallmark, Fanwood, and ingly. When she first appears onstage “Our production of Cabaret will be now defunct Liquid Lounge (later the upcoming performance, or ways in lous space all done in Carrara Periwinkles, Cranford. Further in- as the new secretary, all of the men in a special event, especially since we’re known as the Goldhawk) in Hoboken. which to get involved with the series, marble.” formation is available at the company ogle her and in the fun having our premier at the Westminster It was the first listening room-type please visit Pierce outlines the charm of the www.njwestivalorchestra.org or by song “Paris Original,” no other girl Arts Center. Bloomfield and the sur- show in the area, akin to a living room www.coffeewithconscience.org. You large home that dates back to the visiting the Friends of NJ Festival seems to exist in the room. rounding townships are wonderful concert in a bar, where Scott would can also call the Concert Hotline at Great Depression in 1929. “As seen Orchestra on Facebook. And ah, what dancing this show has! supporters of the arts and we’re so play once a month with 2 guest friends (908) 412-9105. from the street it is a real beauty,” she Bob Fosse’s original choreography is excited to be working with enthuses. “It’s all brick construction WHS Grad Wins beautifully presented especially in the Westminster,” said Cynthia Meryl, on nearly an acre that has been pro- jazz infused “Coffee Break”, in NJYT’s Artistic Director. She added, New Jersey Youth Symphony fessionally landscaped. There are Miss Maryland “Cinderella Darling,” a rousing tap “Any one who is sad to see Cabaret wonderful updates to the large rooms WESTFIELD – Mallory Rome, a number, in “Grand Old Ivy” replete leave Broadway just has to drive and open plan within that make for 2013 graduate of Rider University with leather-helmeted football players across the river to New Jersey to see To Perform Spring Concerts perfect 21st century living.” She also and 2009 graduate of Westfield High and the memorable tune, “Brotherhood a first rate thinks “tourists” on May 9 will enjoy School recently won The 2015 Miss NEW PROVIDENCE — The New of the best from around the state, seeing the original chestnut millwork Maryland Intercontinental Pageant. Jersey Youth Symphony (NJYS) performs on piccolo, alto and bass and oak flooring. Mallory was a Musical Theater Ma- Philharmonia, Fortissimo Flutes, and flute, in addition to the traditional C In addition to the four magnificent jor in College and dreams of becom- Clarinet Ensemble will perform a flute. Fortissimo Flutes frequently residences, specialty cars from across ing a professional actress.      
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Sedek, Choral Art Soc. Give New Life to Vivaldi’s Four Seasons

By DEVON YANVARY they could stand alone and still thrill showstopper—Martin Sedek’s com- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times listeners. The audience experienced position of Vivaldi’s “The Four Sea- both highs of and the lows, in alter- sons.” WESTFIELD – The Choral Art nating time. First, Mr. Sedek thanked everyone Society of New Jersey performed on The song opened with a burst of for coming, and gave the audience a Saturday Night at The Presbyterian energy, in movement one, but slowed bit of background on “The Four Sea- Church of Westfield. down to a ghostly sound in movement sons.” It is believed that the well- The high ceilings, balcony seats two. It is here that the women in choir known concertos were originally in- and delicate chandeliers that deco- truly shone, as they sang a beautiful, spired by sonnets, sonnets written by rated the scene really set the atmo- but haunting tune of praise. The trans- Vivaldi himself, about the seasons. It sphere for what was to come. The fer from happiness to sadness was was from these sonnets that his most theme, A Celebration of Antonio swift as this song reigned with reli- famous work would arise. And though Vivaldi, was sure to please. gious humility. The cycle repeated: “The Four Seasons” is traditionally a Starting with “Now is the Month movement three was a verse of ela- set of violin concertos, this new ver- Of Maying,” by Thomas Morley, we tion, while movement four took on a sion featured the singing of the son- audience received a preview of the Heavenly tone, the choir sang as nets alongside the compositions. SUCCESS...How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying runs Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. for the next two weekends harmonious voices that were to enter- though they themselves were angels. Mr. Sedek ended his speech with at the Cranford Dramatic Club. See the related story on Page 25. tain them for the next two hours. The Of notable consideration were the the hope of enjoyment, as this audi- happy melody lead into Vivaldi’s most soloists that appeared during this ence in particular was “among the revered “Gloria,” a twelve part hymn piece: sopranos Christina Nicastro, very first people” to hear his version (each verse being called a movement). Eileen Cooper and alto Heather of “The Four Seasons.” The Musical Club of Westfield to Each verse took the audience on a Flemming. Not the version of “The Four Sea- journey as each movement is as indi- After a brief intermission, the room sons” that we all know so well, but vidualized as the last—so much so, was abuzz with anticipation of the even more dynamic. By using bits and pieces of Vivaldi’s masterpiece, Celebrate Centennial With Concert and integrating the infamous sonnets, Mr. Sedek has created a brand new By LAUREN S. BARR bring big names to Westfield, includ- Bridget McCoy who will perform, is Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and piece that both mirrors and shatters The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ing Rosa Ponselle and Ignacy Jan also a former scholarship winner. expectations. He was able to convey Paderewski in the 1920’s when the Other former scholarship winners both the pleasant and bitter aspects of WESTFIELD — A century is a concerts would be held at the Elm slated to perform are Christopher each season through both the music rather remarkable amount of time. In Street School and attendees wore tux- Dellarso, Clarinet; Theodore and the choir’s performance. 1915, the same year that congress edos and evening gowns. Hendricks, Piano; Jenny Cline, Flute; Mr. Sedek began his piece with a rejected the idea of giving women the From it’s formation the club was Carlos Cuestas, Guitar; Jordan Hendy, dream-like version of “Spring,” which right to vote, Anne Whitehead, Ethel made up entirely of women, and the Violin; Oliver Hendy, Piano; Kathleen flowed into a lethargic-sounding ver- Zabriskie, Carline Collins, Lillian Van women would take turns hosting mu- Bride Hurley, Harp; Matthew Sklar, sion of “Summer” that truly conveyed Dyke, Grace Harden, Beatrix Budell, sical meetings in each others homes. Music Theater Composer, Pianist; feelings of droopiness that accom- Edith Scarff and a handful of others In the 1970’s the club members Sondra Tammam, Piano; Nathaniel pany extreme heat. “Autumn” showed started The Musical Club of Westfield. made the big decision to allow men Udell, French Horn; Carolle-Ann both signs of relief and celebration of One can wonder if these pioneering into their organization, which accord- Mochurnuk, Piano and more to be the harvest festival, but also hinted at ladies ever thought that their love of ing to the club’s history books was announced. the cold to come. “Winter” was slow music and their want to share it with rather contreversial. Currently, Westfield High School and sorrowful, as cold seasons often one another would still be around 100 The club found a permanent home art students are submitting designs are, but also sweetened up with the years later to be celebrated with a star at the Baptist Church after the late for the program cover. The artists mention of warmth. “The Four Sea- studded concert on Sunday, Novem- Janet Grimler Gleason left her who creates the chosen cover will sons” ended with the familiar into to ber 22 at the First Baptist Church in Steinway piano to them, and the receive a $200 honorarium. the original version of Vivaldi’s Westfield. church agreed to house it and share in There is also a display at the Spring,” which gave the performance At the core of its mission to share the upkeep costs. The club still meets Westfield Public Library this month a clean and satisfying finish. This music, the club holds a bi-annual every month for a concert open to the featuring items from the club’s 100 GETTING THEIR ACT TOGETHER...Holy Trinity Interparochial School (HTIS) integration signified the end of a year, concert to raise money for its schol- public at the church. year history. The display opened this Drama Club Presents The Rehearsal on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 at but the continuation of time, just as arship fund. The fund benefits area The centennial concert will feature week, which happens to coincide with 7:30 p.m. at HTIS, 336 First Street, Westfield, N.J. The Rehearsal is about a young this performance did. students who wish to pursue an edu- a commissioned piece by one of the National Music Week, an event started teacher who tries to pull off a production of Guys and Dolls, but putting a musical Though Vivaldi’s pieces remain cation in music. Many of those club’s youngest scholarship recipi- by Westfield resident Charles together is never easy, especially with a megalomaniacal stage manager, a lead who's convinced that Wicked is a much better show, and a girl who is clinically frozen in the context from whence scholarship recipients will be re- ents, Jacob Gelber. The piece is based Termaine. incapable of following directions (she has a doctor's note to prove it). And to make they came, they also show us that time turning to help celebrate the club’s on a poem written by one of the club’s For more information on the Musi- matters worse, there aren't nearly enough guys to be the Guys. A hilarious and waits for no one, and even a classic centennial. oldest scholarship recipients, Grace cal Club or the upcoming concert, poignant look behind the scenes of a drama club production filled with -- what can be revived with the greenest of According to current club presi- Hull. The work is for mezzo-soprano, contact Ms. Roessler at (908) 233- else? -- lots of drama. Tickets are $10 each. thumbs. dent Drude Roessler, the club used to flute and guitar; the mezzo-soprano, 0030 or visit westfieldnj.com/mcw. Page S-1 Thursday, May 7, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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FORRESTAL 4-FOR-4, 2 RUNS SCORED, DOUBLE, 3 RUN TRIPLE; KNIGHT 3 RBI, 2 HITS, RUN Cougars Level Summit, 12-2, in UCT Baseball Semifinals By DAVID B. CORBIN Forrestal singled in the first singled and scored, Liam Duffy basically what we have to do. We then if they mess up, we can Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times inning, singled and scored in the scored once and had an RBI, and got to make them make a play CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Garrett Forrestal became a third and doubled and scored in Brian Oblachinski had a single wrecking crew in every inning his first at-bat in the fifth before and an RBI. that he stepped to the plate, whacking his game-ending triple Cougar pitcher Chris Libera scat- especially in the bottom of the to left-centerfield to finish 4-for- tered six hits in his five innings fifth when he thumped a three- 4, with three RBI and two runs and walked three while striking run triple to end the game via 10- scored. Pat Knight also hit lights out six. Rob Faris (2 RBI) and run rule that gave the third- out with an RBI single and a two- Cam Fuoti, the starting pitcher, seeded Cranford High School run single. Mike Gamba bashed a each had two singles. Bryan baseball team a 12-2 victory over pair of singles, scored twice and Cantillo, the relief pitcher, singled the 10-seeded Summit added an RBI. Mike Smith and scored. Alec Fuoti singled Hilltoppers in the semifinal round doubled and scored, and tapped and Hunter Miller scored once. of the Union County Tournament an RBI single. Joe Norton (RBI) The Cougars literally ruined the (UCT) at Williams Field in Eliza- singled, walked and scored twice 10-8 Hilltoppers with their crafti- beth on May 2. as did Ryan Bakie. Albert Gargiulo ness on the base paths, espe- cially with their stealing on first- and-third situations. Only once See & Subscribe at did they fail to succeed with their goleader.com/ballyhoo thefts. BallyhooBallyhooBallyhoo “We have to make plays. That’s Submit commentary and items for publishing. Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste Page S-2 Thursday, May 7, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

make something out of that,” mit and quickly fired to third. The deciding fifth inning began Gargiulo tapped an infield single Smith stole second. Forrestal explained. Bakie, however, sprinted home with Forrestal’s fading double to to set up a first-and-third situa- Gamba looped a little RBI single “We stress it. We can run the to score. deep left-center. tion, so he stole second. Norton to left. First-and-third again! bases well. We can usually win “That was a good heads up “I saw the centerfielder run- walked and Knight lined a two- Gamba stole second. Duffy hit an baseball games that way, so play. He got caught. That’s usu- ning in. I didn’t think it was going run single to right and advanced infield pop-up but it was dropped that’s a focal point of practice. It ally a blunder, but he made a to go that deep then I saw him to second on the throw home. and the bases were loaded. pays with results,” Knight said. heads up play,” Knight said. breaking back, so I knew it was Cantillo relieved Fuoti and Smith Forrestal stepped to the plate The Cougars got their first run The Hilltoppers took a 2-1 lead going to go. It’s tough to make greeted him with an RBI single and slammed his three-run triple through interesting base running, with a pair of runs in the top of plays out there,” Forrestal said. past first. First-and-third again! to left-center. in a way. Bakie beat out an infield the second. Miller walked, Cantillo “It’s a nice way to get out of single in the bottom of the first singled on a hit-and-run, and here a little earlier than ex- inning and Forrestal laid down a after the ball was juggled in left, pected,” commented Forrestal. bunt single that drew an errant both runners reached scoring This group of Cougars have throw. Bakie rounded third and position where Faris singled them been playing together ever since discovered that the ball was in both home. their Little League days and also the catcher Hunter Miller’s hand. The Cougars quickly answered participated in the Cal Ripken Miller failed to get Bakie to com- with two runs to regain the lead. District Tournament at the Smith plopped a double just out Gumbert Fields in Westfield. of the reach of the right fielder, “It’s great because we are play- Reading is Good For You Gamba singled to right, Duffy ing with a lot of the same guys. lofted an RBI sac fly and It’s cool growing up with them Oblachinski wiggled an RBI and then coming out here. It’s groundout to short. the same team almost. It’s a lot The lead jumped to 5-2 in the of fun,” Forrestal said. third. Forrestal slashed a leadoff The 13-3 Cougars will face top- single to right-center, moved to seeded Governor Livingston for second on Gargiulo’s sacrifice the UCT crown at Kean Univer- bunt and took third on a wild sity in Union on May 9 at 2:00 pitch. Norton knocked an RBI p.m. single past second and Knight Summit 020 00 2 goleader.com/subscribe bounced an RBI single past first. Cranford 122 07 12 Page S-3 Thursday, May 7, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Cougars Stun Blue Devils, 4-3, in UCT Quarterfinals – photos by Jim Occi www.jimocci.com Page S-9 Thursday, May 7, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Cranford to Memorialize Old Peppy CRANFORD — The Cranford this old, and with a compromised Andis Kalnins said, “Lincoln Park Township Committee is seeking structure, there are no guaran- is now home to one of Peppy’s input from residents for an ap- tees.” most vibrant offshoots. This new propriate memorial to the As a long-time resident of generation tree will grace the Cranford Pepperidge tree. “Old Cranford, Commissioner park for years to come. It’s the Peppy” was removed two weeks O’Connor was saddened by the continuation of Old Peppy’s after the Township Committee loss of the tree. legacy. “ concluded that public safety had “Originally, I had hoped to save Commissioner Robert D’Ambola to be the first priority and ex- the tree, but the overwhelming will be spearheading the efforts perts deemed the tree was no evidence that the tree was a risk to create a memorial from the longer safe, according to a press to public safety changed my mind. remains of the tree. The Town- release submitted by the town- Now it’s time for the community ship Committee plans to work ship. to come together and build a with the recreation and parks The historic tree, located in a fitting memorial to ‘Old Peppy,’” departments, and the Cranford recreational park, was damaged she said. Public School System through- in 2010 when one-third of its Knowing that the tree was in out the process. Recommenda- crown collapsed. Cables had sup- dire straights, arborists several tions from the public can be ported that portion of the tree years ago cut saplings and placed in suggestion boxes at after previous damage had been planted them in a number of the Cranford Library and Com- noticed on the main limb. The areas in town. Cranford Mayor munity Center. cable system was no match for Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader the weight of the limb and OLD PEPPY’S INJURED TRUNK…Cranford Township Commissioner Rob- snapped during a storm. That Cranford Votes to Make ert D’Ambola holds up an enlarged photo of the injured trunk of Old Peppy, the portion of the tree fell, crushing over 250-year-old Pepperidge tree that was cut down over a week ago. the fence below. Since then, nine reports have been written re- New Entry to Muni. Bldg. garding the condition of the tree, CF Budgets For More Pay but no action to save the tree By CHRISTINA M. HINKE each, Mr. O’Brien said. was taken by previous Township Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Commissioners Mary O’Connor Committees. and Robert D’Ambola cited traf- Stations, Lot Improvements Last fall, Commissioner Mary CRANFORD — The township fic safety reasons for adding the O’Connor contacted tree expert council voted, 3-2, to make a additional entrance to the build- By CHRISTINA M. HINKE The committee, by a 3-to-2 Neil Hendrickson for an update two-way entrance/exit at the rear ing. Mayor Andis Kalnins and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader vote, passed a resolution to award on the condition of the tree. Two of the municipal building off of Commissioner Tom Hannen, Jr. North Union Avenue where it CRANFORD — The township a contract to Mark Paving Com- reports written in October and both agreed the approximate pany, Inc. for $330,802 for park- December of last year indicated currently is an exit only, at the $100,000 necessary to do the committee approved 12 resolu- committee workshop meeting tions and two ordinances on first ing lot improvements at the mu- the tree had deteriorated fur- work would have been better nicipal building. Mayor Kalnins ther. Monday. This was an alternate to spent elsewhere. Mr. Hannen said reading Tuesday night. Former the bid that was submitted for mayor of Cranford, H. Raymond and Mr. Hannen opposed the Mr. Hendrickson’s final report paving another road, such as resolution. stated, “Because of the large limb the repaving of the municipal Forest Avenue, would be a better Kirwin, was in the township for a building lot. visit and sat at the dais with Commissioner Hannen opposed failure, there has been substan- use of the money. the resolution for an application tial strength loss, meaning that The low bid submitted was Currently, the sole entrance to township officials at the request $330,000 for paving the lot, a of the governing body. Mr. Kirwin for grant funds to be put towards less load than the tree previously the municipal building lot is off of the North Avenue Train Station endured could cause failure. Put stormwater system and the two- Springfield Avenue. was mayor from 1964 to 1965. way lane driveway off of North Mayor Andis Kalnins presented Pedestrian Plaza, saying it “…has in tree risk terms, without some “Coming down from North Union grown to the point where we can action, the likelihood of failure is Union Avenue. Roughly $230,000 Avenue you have to make a left Mr. Kirwin with a key to the city. of that is refundable by a grant, A resolution to purchase two no longer afford to do the between possible to probable in, and you have oncoming project.” say, a three-year period.” Township Engineer Carl O’Brien traffic…you have five seconds to demonstration pay stations at a said. cost of $10,000 was approved, The township is budgeting Although Mr. Hendrickson pro- zip into the lot,” Mr. D’Ambola $700,000 for its portion of the posed several alternatives to The majority of the expense for said. by a 4-to-1 tally, with Commis- the two-way lane driveway is the sioner Tom Hannen, Jr. opposed. project, for which an additional remediate the tree, those efforts “It is going to allow better exit $500,000 is appropriated would fundamentally change the cost to remove four utility poles, for emergency vehicles, allow less A year ago, Mr. Hannen opposed which is upwards of $17,000 the awarding of a contract for through grant funds, Commis- tree and make it unrecognizable congestion,” Deputy Mayor Lisa just under a half million dollars to sioner Robert D’Ambola said. In as the symbol the residents love. Adubato said. replace the pay stations and add January 2014, the total cost of Even with remediation, the lat- Probitas Verus Honos The township is to receive bids more in the township. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE est report stated, “With trees CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-10 Thursday, May 7, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary CF Budgets More Pay Stations, Lot Improvements CF Votes New Mun. Bldg. Entry the project was estimated at Ms. Herran said she has talked to residents to enjoy. for the North Avenue Train Sta- of Engineers’ Rahway River Ba- $813,000. Then in April 2014, Garden State Parkway officials, It was announced that the Re- tion project on Wednesday, May sin Flood Risk Management Fea- after the bids were received for but they have “turned a deaf lay for Life fund-raising event 13, Mr. O’Brien said. sibility Study. Once the study is the project, the low bid came in ear.” The area also is littered would take place May 15 and 16 Mr. O’Brien suggested apply- complete, the next step would at $1.17 million. The bid was with construction materials and at Hillside Avenue School. ing for an infrastructure grant be to gain funding to construct rejected because it was over bud- causing standing water. The township is asking resi- from Union County for the North the project. get. New bids are to be received At the start of the meeting, the dents to contact officials with Avenue Train Station project. The Last year, the committee this month. mayor proclaimed May as Preec- ideas for memorializing Old grant would be applicable to a passed an amendment to an or- “We have gotten very little lampsia Awareness Month. A walk Peppy, the historic tree that was shovel-ready project to be com- dinance that specifies a new prop- money for being a transit vil- for preeclampsia awareness will cut down recently. Resident Tina pleted by December 31, 2015, erty maintenance code — The lage,” resident Rita LaBrutto said be held at Oak Ridge Park on Helmstetter suggested that the he said. International Property Mainte- in public comment. She also Sunday, May 17, Mayor Kalnins memorial include a theme re- “The only... quick hit type nance Code. The purpose of the asked about why improvements announced. His wife and twins flecting Cranford’s land and river project is the 2015 paving code is to regulate the care, main- to the train station itself have not were almost lost to preeclamp- to tell a story of nature’s role project, but everyone is prob- tenance, security and upkeep of been done. The train station, she sia, he said. Knowing the signs within Cranford. ably going to be putting in a the exterior of vacant and aban- said, has paint chipping, poor and symptoms of the disorder Chief Wozniak told The paving project. This one would doned residential properties lighting, and “smells terribly.” NJ can help to save the life of a Westfield Leader there were leads make your township stand out,” which are under foreclosure. The Transit cut the funding in half for mother or child, he said. that went nowhere on the theft of Mr. O’Brien said. violations being issued by the station improvements, Mr. Police Chief James Wozniak, the plaque designating Old Peppy The township has been discuss- township are being dismissed in D’Ambola said, but the township joined by about 10 police offic- as the largest Pepperidge tree in ing a bathroom project at Memo- the court, Mr. D’Ambola said. has been pushing legislators to ers, accepted a proclamation for the northeastern United States rial Field. Mayor Kalnins said “Whoever is prosecuting this get the “status back to what it Police Week, which is May 10 to by the Cranford Historical Soci- $87,000 from a Field of Dreams should be able to tell us what the should be.” He added that the 16. Municipal Clerk Tara Rowley ety. The plaque went missing on grant given by Union County over judge is saying,” Township Attor- roof in the underpass is in disre- received a proclamation for Mu- the morning after the tree was a decade ago for the turf field can ney Diane Dabulas said. She said pair. nicipal Clerks’ Week. cut down. Since it was cut down be reallocated to the bathroom she is planning to meet with the During public comment, Donna Kean Dawson MacLelland, an two banners have been put up in project. prosecutor to determine, “whether Herran of Carol Court said for the Eagle Scout, was given a procla- the area, one stating “Happy Commissioner D’Ambola, dur- the ordinance needs more teeth last year-and-a-half she and her mation for his Eagle Scout project Earth Day, Cranford” and an- ing commissioner comments, or a shift in our proofs…” neighbors have endured noise to renovate, clean and repair the other that said “Crime Scene,” a held up an enlarged photo of the and light pollution from Garden Cranford Health and Extended nod to those who were opposed injured trunk of Old Peppy, the State Parkway workers who have Care Center, where he and many to cutting down the 250-year- over more than 250-year-old Floraphile to Visit set up a construction staging area helpers put in a patio, a flower old tree that was a symbol of Pepperidge tree that was cut Secret Garden in a closed-down rest area that is box, benches and tables for the Cranford. down over a week ago. “The in the rear of their residential section of the tree at the top of CRANFORD — The Floraphile properties. Ms. Herran said the the trunk where all the limbs Garden Club of Cranford in- area is lit with generators 2nd Garwood Rocks! were attached had a very large vites the public to join club throughout the night. The resi- hole, not a crack, in it. We mea- members on Monday, May 18, dents of Carol Court are asking sured — it was a two-foot at 10 a.m., for a tour of the the township committee for noise Slated for June 7th hole…four foot in diameter… So Secret Garden @ 377, located meters to be put in their back- half of the tree was rotted through at 377 South Harrison Street, yards to test the level of noise. GARWOOD — The second an- be displaying paintings, pottery, where all the weight was concen- East Orange. Installed nearly nual Garwood Rocks! street fair photography, handmade jew- trated and connected to the tree. 60 years ago, this one-acre will be held Sunday, June 7, from elry, furniture and many other You have half the tree holding up garden is situated atop the Reading is Good For You 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. gifts. Food vendors will be sell- thousands of pounds of weight. Harrison Park Towers’ parking The fair will feature a live stage, ing culinary delights. Strolling Half the tree had fallen off al- garage and features an oasis with numerous bands, entertain- entertainment will entertain fes- ready which torqued the tree in a of flowers and greenery. ment, vendors, festival foods tival goers. different direction. What more Guests are welcome. Anyone and amusement rides and clas- There will be a KidZone with can I show to prove? … We gain interested in joining the sic car show. The event is pre- rides and activities by the nothing by taking this tree down Floraphile Garden Club of sented by the Greater Westfield Garwood Family Y at Locust Av- other than public safety,” Mr. Cranford or seeking more in- Area Chamber of Commerce. enue and a Kids Running Ob- D’Ambola said of the township formation on upcoming events Center Street will be closed to stacle Course at Unami Park. committee’s 4-to-1 vote to cut may contact Mary Ellen at traffic from South Avenue to down the historic tree. [email protected] or like Unami Park. The live music will Mayor Kalnins said the U.S. the club on Facebook at goleader.com/subscribe be presented by Crossroads. Probitas Verus Honos Congress has agreed to fund the facebook.com/ Many artisans and crafters will remainder of the U.S. Army Corps floraphilegardenclub. Page S-11 Thursday, May 7, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Surplus Vehicles To Enhance Local Letters to the Editor Cranford Police Flood Response Education Is Key to Cleaning Our The Cranford Police Department erators, a bulldozer and a five- complete toolbox, and we can recently took possession of a ton dump truck. While the gen- rely less on outside agencies Environment; Talk to Our Children number of military surplus ve- erators can keep vital services that have their own needs and hicles and other equipment operating in a disaster, the bull- priorities.” He noted that on As everyone is aware, last week that we eat, or even solar/wind geared towards enhancing the dozer and dump truck will help multiple occasions, the Cranford we celebrated Earth Day. Started vs. fossil fuel energy production. agency’s flood and disaster re- avoid unnecessary expenses re- Police Department called on the in 1970, it has become a national I would like to talk about some- sponse capabilities. The items lated to debris removal; in past Union County Office of Emer- day to celebrate the earth and to thing closer to home. Litter. were obtained through a federal disasters, the Department of gency Management, the National renew our commitments to pre- As I have written many times program that repurposes decom- Public Works needed to rent Guard, and surrounding towns serve and protect the only earth before, my wife Maria and I take missioned military equipment for similar equipment at significant to assist in weather-re0lated we have. After years of partici- walks on Sunday mornings. We use by municipal and state agen- cost. events. pating in town-wide and beach always bring two reusable cloth cies. All vehicles and equipment Police Chief James Wozniak be- Cranford Mayor Andis Kalnins cleanups, tree plantings and the bags with us to pick up recyclables were obtained at no cost to the lieves that his personnel are now was also an avid supporter of the like, I am beginning to question (We don’t pick up trash!) We pick township, and with the approval better prepared for the next di- surplus acquisition program. He our commitments to the cause. up anywhere from three to five of the Cranford Township Com- saster. “The Cranford Police De- said, “I commend Chief Wozniak I am not going to talk about bags worth every walk. We also mittee. partment has, unfortunately, de- and the Cranford Police Depart- large national issues like fracking, find out some interesting cul- Most visibly, the Cranford Po- ployed to more than our fair ment. By taking advantage of or oil drilling off New Jersey’s tural trends. Recently we have lice Department has deployed share of weather related emer- this innovative program, they coast, or proposed relaxation of learned that while Poland Spring three Humvees, a five-ton mo- gencies, rescues and evacua- have significantly increased our so many EPA and DEP environ- water bottles remain a top ‘throw bile command post, and two five- tions in the past decade,” he public safety abilities at almost mental standards, our failure to away’ littering our streets, it ap- ton trucks. All are capable of stated. “Now, we have a more no cost to the taxpayers.” regulate what goes into the foods pears that we are now drinking operating in flooded areas and much more from ‘micro/airplane’ are anticipated to help with res- size bottles of vodka, wine and cue, recovery and evacuation ef- bourbon. And chasing them with forts in future emergencies such 24 oz. cans of beer. (Oh well, as the massive floods or power that is talk for another day.) But outages that accompanied Hur- the amount of trash/recyclables ricane Irene, Hurricane Sandy, never diminishes. Despite our Tropical Storm Floyd, and other understanding of everything be- recent storms. In addition to co- ing connected, that what we drop ordinating field activities and out of our cars and into our streets personnel, the mobile command ends up in our drinking water, post is able to assume the role of our air (from incinerator burn- the police communications cen- ing) in animal’s stomachs (ducks, ter in the event the municipal birds, etc.), costs our communi- building is damaged or inacces- ties more to remove, and simply sible, as was the case during makes our communities look Irene. It is fully equipped with ugly, we continue to litter. radios, telephones, and computer I believe that education is the equipment. key to cleaning our environment. Each of the vehicles was painted I urge us all to talk to our children and outfitted at Eastern Surplus about the impacts of littering, and Equipment Company in Phila- remind each other when we our- delphia. In addition to installing selves or those with whom we safety features and keyed igni- are, are about to throw some- tion systems, the company in- thing away and not in a proper stalled engine snorkel kits allow- receptacle, to simply stop litter- ing the Humvees to operate in ing. It is a minor action that we over four feet of water. Police can all take to cleaning our envi- lights and markings were also ronment and making Earth Day installed. every day. Thank you. Additional surplus equipment Cranford Vehicles Bill Nierstedt includes three heavy duty gen- Councilman, Garwood Page S-12 Thursday, May 7, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary U. C. College Names Elizabeth Cooner UCC Student Wins Top New Research Executive Director National Scholarship CRANFORD – For the first time University of New York. CRANFORD - On April 7, Eliza- policy formulation, evaluation, perience in both higher educa- ever, a Union County College The Jack Kent Cooke Founda- beth Cooner became Union and accountability. In addition, tion and in the corporate re- student has won a prestigious tion Undergraduate Transfer County College’s new Executive APR prepares and submits man- search industry. Her prior expe- Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship is the largest private Director of Institutional Research dated federal and state reports rience includes more than seven Scholarship. The Scholarship will scholarship for two-year and com- in the Assessment, Planning and to external agencies such as New years at Harris Interactive, Inc., award the student, Nuno Pereira munity college transfer students Research Department. In this Jersey Higher Education, the New a subsidiary of Neilsen, where of Hillside, up to $40,000 per in the country. The JKC Founda- role, she manages a staff of three Jersey Council of County Col- she served as the Vice President year to complete his bachelor’s tion is a legacy of the billionaire that supports the College’s stra- leges, the Middle States Com- of Social and Public Policy. Ms. degree after he graduates from philanthropist and former owner tegic planning, institutional de- mission on Higher Education, and Cooner’s experience in higher Union in May. of the Washington Redskins and velopment, and assessment. the US Department of Education. education includes having served Mr. Pereira learned of his stun- Los Angeles Lakers. The APR Department provides Ms. Cooner brings to Union as the Assistant Director of ning achievement during the April This year, more than 2,000 stu- data and reports to support deci- more than fifteen years of rel- Monmouth University’s Polling In- 28 Union County College Board of dents from 540 community col- sion-making, management, evant research and planning ex- stitute and as Monmouth’s Di- Trustees meeting on the Cranford leges applied for the scholarship. rector of Marketing and Institu- Campus. He will graduate from Mr. Pereira is one among the 90 tional Research. She also served Union with an associate degree in who received the award. Garwood Library to Host in a one-year interim role at Criminal Justice and continue in Brookdale Community College his major when he transfers in the Rosary Altar Society conducting market and survey Fall to John Jay College of the City Adult Comedy-Magic Show research. Posts Meeting Date Ms. Cooner has a master’s de- GARWOOD — St. Anne’s Ro- GARWOOD — Magician Mark world to attend Fechter’s Finger gree in Public Policy Analysis from Library Announces sary Altar Society of Garwood Zacharia will present a comedy/ Flicking Frolic, where the world’s Georgetown University and a will hold its next regular monthly magic show for adult audiences best magicians come to fool bachelor’s degree from Villanova Parent-Child Craft meeting on Thursday, May 14, at at the Garwood other magicians. University. CRANFORD — Children ages 3 7 p.m. It will take place in the Public Library. His He has been a regu- Union County College President and older, accompanied by a par- Knights of Columbus Hall, lo- one-man magic lar performer at the Margaret McMenamin says Ms. ent, are invited to attend a Par- cated at 37 South Avenue, show, entitled “An- Stage House Res- Cooner’s arrival at the College is ent-Child Craft this Saturday, May Garwood. Attendees are asked other Hour Wasted taurant in Scotch “welcome and much needed.” 9, at 11 a.m., in the Raddin Room to park behind the building on with Mark Plains for more than She adds, “The APR Department of the Cranford Public Library. Willow Avenue. Zacharia,” will take six years, as well provides data and analysis and Parents and children will work President Christine Guerriero place on Tuesday, as having regularly forecasts to inform the decisions together to create a tote bag. will welcome all members and May 12, at 7 p.m. performed for more we make in every aspect of our This activity is designed to build call for committee reports. Jennie Mr. Zacharia has than eight years at operations, from budgeting to fine motor skills and to create Browne will report on the Rosary entertained audi- the Outback marketing to academic program- some quality bonding time as Altar Society’s successful April ences at the Steakhouse in ming. With our College only two children make a gift for their 26 trip to Atlantic City. The elec- Garwood Public Li- Green Brook. years away from a Middle States favorite grownup. tion of new officers for the 2015- brary multiple Registration is re- visit, Ms. Cooner is coming to us Registration is required. Inter- 2016 rosary year also will take times, including quired for this at a critical time. I’m pleased ested persons are asked to call place at this meeting. well-received Mark Zacharia event and may be that she understands and appre- or stop by the library, located at The guest speaker for the shows for both chil- done in person at ciates our urgency and that she 224 Walnut Avenue, Cranford, to evening will be the Reverend Ri- dren and adults. He also has the library, by calling (908) 789- has the proven track record for reserve a spot. The telephone chard A. Villanova, pastor of St. entertained audiences for lead- 1670, or at the library’s interac- being someone capable of hit- number is (908) 709-7272, ex- Anne’s Church. ing corporations such as ADP, tive calendar page found on its ting the ground running.” tension no. 2113. Members are reminded that St. Pfizer, Home Depot, Rutgers Uni- website, youseemore.com/ Union County College is under- Participants will use acrylic paint Anne’s Parish May Crowning will versity, St. Peter’s College, garwood. The Garwood Public going a College-wide Self Study for the project and are advised to be held this Sunday, May 10, at Roosevelt Hotel and the Four Library is located at the corner as part of the decennial reac- wear old clothes. Admission is the Grotto after the 10 a.m. Mass. Seasons Hotel New York, and he of Third Avenue and Walnut creditation process, which will free and all Cranford residents All are encouraged to attend. is a featured entertainer at Street. Library hours are 9 a.m. culminate with a Middle States are welcome. For a list of other This meeting will be the last meet- Somerset Patriots baseball to 8 p.m., Monday through visit in 2017. upcoming programs, visit the ing until September. Rosary Sun- games. Thursday; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. library’s web page at days will be on the first Sunday of Mr. Zacharia is one of only 200 on Fridays, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. cranford.com/library and click on June, July, August and September, invited close-up magicians in the on Saturdays. Probitas Verus Honos the Children’s Department tab with recitation of the Rosary at 7:40 near the top of the page. a.m. followed by Mass at 8 a.m. LEADER/TIMES SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Are you enjoying the quality content you’re reading in the pages of this fine newspaper? If this is true... Our newspaper will be mailed to your home and/or place of business each week within the USA WE’RE ASKING YOU TOTO BECOMEBECOME AA SUBSCRIBER!SUBSCRIBER! By CC Online Click Here

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