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By SARAH MCGRAIL school bus on January 3 with her “Special Services have gone out of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader service dog, Logan, but was told she their way to do everything they can, WESTFIELD — A Westfield was not allowed to travel with the in violation of federal and state law schoolgirl and her service dog were dog. Ms. Reiss said she got on the bus and human decency, to bar my daugh- removed by police from a school to explain to the bus driver that she ter from going to school with her bus, a mother claimed at Tuesday’s had resolved the issue with the school service dog,” Ms. Reiss said. board of education meeting. district but, after half an hour, the bus Avigail, 18, told board members, But Board President Gretchan company called the police. “The feeling of waking up in the Ohlig said the district and the bus “The police removed my daughter morning, walking outside and think- company had a responsibility to en- and the service dog from the bus that ing you can go to school but then sure that other children on the bus morning,” Ms. Reiss told the board. being told you can’t, being stopped were not allergic to dogs. “It took me a full week to persuade and then watching all the other chil- Fraidy Reiss, of Edgar Road, said the district to drive my daughter and dren on the school bus being taken off her daughter, Avigail, boarded the her service dog to school. in front of you and basically being told you’re doing something wrong somehow, of course that makes me feel bad. It’s not fair. It’s not fair to me and to anyone else in my position.” Ms. Reiss said the district had been aware that her daughter would be getting a service dog since May, but she had not been informed that any special paperwork would be required. “Avigail, I am very sorry you were Courtesy of Borough of Fanwood put in that situation. You are abso- EXCHANGING IDEAS...Members of the Mayors Task Force of the Raritan Valley Rail Coalition (RVRC) recently met in lutely entitled to the same education Westfield to discuss their goals and ideas for the Raritan Valley Line. Please see story on Page 3. that everyone in this district gets, and I apologize if you felt otherwise,” Ms. Ohlig responded. Responding to Ms. Reiss, Ms. Ohlig Planning Bd. OKs Fairfield Cir. said, “A second bus had to come and I’m sure that was disturbing for you and really upsetting for your daughter that a second bus had to take all the Subdivision, Tear Down, 5-4 other children and the police had to get involved.” By MICHAEL BONACCORSO Ten neighboring residents provided “We comply with lot width, we com- Ms. Ohlig explained that the bus Specially Written for The Westfield Leader commentary against a subdivision ap- ply with lot size. We comply with all Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader SUPER BOWL SUNDAY...The Westfield Neighborhood Council hosted a Super served multiple children from around WESTFIELD — The planning proval before the decision was ren- bulk standards and side-yard setbacks,” Bowl party on Sunday. Among those in attendance were Mayor Shelley Brindle, the area and, before a service dog board, in a 5-to-4 decision Monday dered. said the applicant’s attorney, Stephen center (in back), Councilpersons Dawn Mackey and David Contract, second and could travel on the bus, their parents night, approved applicant D. Villane “It breaks my heart to see another old Hehl. third from right, and Michael Dardia, left (in back) along with Neighborhood had to be contacted to check there Construction to demolish a single-fam- house in a neighborhood torn down,” Mr. Hehl said a hardship the appli- Council members Ahisha Quallis, Mary Withers and Carol Mercer. were no allergies or phobias to dogs. ily dwelling at 621 Fairfield Circle, said resident Donna Perch during pub- cant faces or need for variance relief is “We have an obligation to all the allowing for a subdivision of the prop- lic commentary. According to state tax because the lot is on a curved road. children who ride that bus, as does the erty. The two new building lots each records, the home dates back to 1908. “More often than not,” lots on curved bus company,” she said. will contain a new single-family home. The residents who provided com- roads are narrower towards the street or Six Arrested After Refusing Avigail Reiss first traveled to Cor- The applicant was granted a variance mentary stated they were in favor of one have less “lot frontage” and are wider nerstone Day School, a private school relief from a 60-foot minimum lot front- larger home, whether through an addi- as the property goes further back, stated To Leave Lance’s Office in Mountainside, with her dog on age ordinance, proposing a 52.94-foot tion to an existing structure or as a community planning consultant Peter CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 lot frontage. rebuild, but not a subdivision adding G. Steck in testimony for the applicant. two additional homes where one cur- “I recognize (the developer’s) in- By PAUL J. PEYTON Jersey Democratic representative Josh rently exists. vestment return and irregular lot. The Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Gottheimer (D-5th) are both members Plans in Approval Process “I lived on Carleton Road for seven subdivision is a detriment to the com- WESTFIELD — Police arrested six of the Problem Solvers Caucus. years. I am very familiar with the char- munity. To put two homes 10 feet from protestors, including clergy members, When asked for comment on the acter of the neighborhood. (The subdi- the property line with a zipper (drive- Monday after they refused to leave the arrests, press secretary John Byers re- For Addams Tavern vision) is not keeping with the character way) down the middle,” said resident North Avenue office of Congressman leased the following statement: “Con- of the neighborhood,” said Mayor and Maureen Tinen, stating how the devel- Leonard Lance (R-7th, Westfield). gressman Lance has great respect for By LAUREN S. BARR ment. He said the process has taken a planning board member Shelley oper did not prove how the subdivision According to police, those charged our state clergy and is happy to meet Specially Written for The Westfield Leader bit longer, but that they wanted to Brindle, stating why she did not vote for will not be a community detriment. were the Reverend Ann Ralosky, 54, with the congregation at a time that is WESTFIELD – In a piece of po- “make sure all our t’s are crossed and approval of the subdivision. Planning Board Chairman Robert senior minister at the First Congrega- mutually convenient for both parties as tentially good news for the Westfield our i’s are dotted.” Planning board member Michael Newell said 10-foot setbacks from a tional Church in Montclair and a he has done with other religious leaders foodies, Addams Tavern owner Chip Harvest Restaurant Group, the par- LaPlace said he did not support the neighboring property are allowed per Montclair resident; Rabbi Elliott and groups on numerous occasions.” Grabowski told The Westfield Leader ent company of Addams Tavern, was subdivision approval because the ap- existing ordinances and the planning Tepperman, 49, of B’nai Keshet in He said Mr. Lance’s staff offered to that, “if all goes well,” the popular able to accommodate all of the events plicant did not meet the standards of board must legally acknowledge exist- Montclair, a West Orange resident; schedule a meeting with the Congress- eatery could re-open in 90 days. scheduled at Addams, and while a demonstrating a hardship and the pro- ing ordinances. Pastor John Rogers, 29, of First Con- man, even though he does not repre- Mr. Grabowski told The Leader few employees chose to leave, Mr. posed project was “not in character of “Very emotional issue. What we can gregational Church in Montclair and a sent Montclair, in either New Jersey or that all of the drawings for the court- Grabowski said that the majority of the neighborhood and not appropriate and cannot do have been challenged in resident of Montclair; Rabbi Faith Washington. “That offer was ignored,” required work will be completed to- Addams’ employees were relocated of the neighborhood.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Dantowitz, 52, of B’nai Abraham in Mr. Byers said in an e-mail. day (Thursday) for submission to the to other Harvest restaurants. He added Livingston, a resident of Millburn; He said the protestors requested to landlord and town building depart- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Kristin Peck, 65, of Maplewood, a be arrested, saying the group had called member of the Unitarian Universalist Westfield police earlier in the day to Congregation in Summit, and Nedia notify them they were coming and Board Hears Final Report Morsy, 25, of Hillside, an organizer at research what charges would be Make the Road New Jersey, an immi- brought against them. grants’ rights group in Elizabeth. On 298-Unit Development All were charged with defiant tres- Lance’s 46th Town Hall pass. They were processed and each By MICHAEL BONACCORSO Trip generation refers to the total motor was released with a summons pending Sat. In Bridgewater Specially Written for The Westfield Leader vehicles utilizing South Avenue and the a court date, the Westfield Police De- WESTFIELD — Congressman GARWOOD — Stonefield Engi- Center Street intersection after the de- partment confirmed. Leonard Lance (R-7th, Westfield) neering and Design professional engi- velopment is constructed. According to news reports, police announced yesterday that he will host neer, Charles D. Olivo, presented the The total cars waiting at each light were summoned by Mr. Lance’s staff his 46th in-person town hall meeting planning board last Wednesday with a change along South Avenue headed when the group refused to leave the this Saturday, February 10 beginning final traffic and parking report for the towards Center Street would increase office until they had received an an- at 9 a.m. at Bridgewater-Raritan proposed 298-unit South Avenue rede- by two cars on average, according to swer from the Congressman, who was Middle School in Bridgewater. velopment, property known as the Mr. Olivo. Harbor Consultants, Inc. not in the office at the time, that he During the town hall meeting, Mr. Casale/Petro site. The property is owned engineer Victor Vinegra said reducing would vote in favor of a “clean Lance will take questions on the im- by South Ave. Urban Renewal, LLC, the yellow marked no idling zone in DREAM Act.” DREAM is an acro- portant issues facing Congress and which is affiliated with Russo Develop- front of the Garwood firehouse could nym for Development, Relief, and the American people. Mr. Lance will ment. allow more cars to clear the light and TEA CEREMONY...The Westfield Area YMCA hosted a Japanese tea ceremony discuss government funding, national January 19 led by Miki Sugimoto, Omotesenke-style tea ceremony instructor with Education for Alien Minors. The leg- At last week’s meeting Mr. Olivo actually more accessibility for emer- the Japan Center of New Jersey. Ms. Sugimoto conducted the table and chair tea islative proposal would qualify alien security, the Robert Mueller investi- said the development should “not have gency vehicles leaving the firehouse. ceremony and instructed attendees on the utensils, process and rituals. The minors in the United States by first gation, his leadership role in combat- a significant impact on the operation of Mr. Olivo concurred with Mr. Vinegra’s authentic tea service included a Japanese sweet, Matcha tea tasting, and a granting them conditional residency ing sexual harassment, the successful intersections” or Garwood’s traffic flow. opinion. discussion of the history and culture of tea in Japan. Participants gathered in the and, upon meeting further qualifica- reauthorization of the Children’s Mr. Olivo said a technologically ad- Mr. Olivo said “peak times” are the Glasser Foundation Lounge after the ceremony for additional refreshments and tions, permanent residency. Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and vanced parking system utilizing real- most important time frame when con- socializing. For more information on Westfield Area YMCA classes, programs Mr. Lance’s spokesman said the other issues. time data to determine spot availability, sidering “post build” traffic impacts. and events, visit westfieldynj.org or call (908) 301-YMCA (9622). Congressman is the co-sponsor of Additionally, members of Mr. on-site valets, and managerial over- Planning Board member Bill “clean” legislation concerning DACA Lance’s staff will be available to as- sight would provide South Avenue resi- Nierstedt said too often engineers rep- PAGE INDEX (Deferred Action for Childhood Ar- sist residents who are experiencing dents, their visitors, and retail consum- resenting developers often say the traf- Regional ...... 2-3, 15 Education ...... 16-17 rivals) recipients – H.R. 1468. He also difficulties with federal agencies such ers with an uninhibited parking experi- fic impact will be zero on travel time, Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-14 said the Congressman supports bipar- as the IRS, Social Security Adminis- ence. but the travel time becomes a little bit Police ...... 16 Real Estate .... 9-18 tisan solutions to break the impasse tration, Veterans Affairs, the State “Over the last five years we have longer after each surrounding develop- Community ... 5-7, 16 Classifieds ..... 15 over DACA, including the Problem Department or any other federal found after projects are built they are ment is finished. Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 16-18 Solvers’ proposal. Mr. Lance and New agency. very low with trip generation,” he said. 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PEYTON $638,000 contract to Reivax Contract- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ing Corp. of Newark for replacement COUNTY — Union County is set to of a bridge over an underground stream move ahead with its courthouse tower at Elm and Orchard Streets in project with the awarding of a $19- Westfield. The county reported in a million construction contract at press release issued in January 2016 tonight’s freeholders meeting. that it received a Local Aid Grant of The freeholders are expected to vote $750,000 from the New Jersey De- to approve a contract with Millburn- partment of Transportation under the based GPC, Inc. The company was agency’s Local Bridges Future Needs previously given an $840,000 con- Program. tract two years ago for improvements “The existing bridge was built in Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader to the radio room in the courthouse 1926. It is similar to a culvert and the A FULL SLATE...A crowd gathers to listen to four of the seven Democratic tower. work will involve addressing under- candidates for Congress representing the 7th District of New Jersey aimed at Joseph Graziano, director of the ground utilities. The entire bridge will unseating Republican Leonard Lance on Tuesday in the Cranford Community David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Center. Goutam Jois of Summit, Tom Malinowski of Rocky Hill, David Pringle THE EAGLE HAS LANDED....Brooks Crandall, a photographer for The Westfield Department of Engineering, Public be removed and replaced,” according of Cranford and Scott Salmon of Scotch Plains answered questions from the Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times and die-hard Philadelphia Eagles Works and Facilities Management, said to the press release. public. Candidates Peter Jacob, Lisa Mandelblatt and Linda Weber will partici- fan, stopped into the newspaper’s offices on Monday after arriving back from a the county was first told it needed to The board also will vote on a reso- pate in a separate event. Super Bowl party in Philadelphia to celebrate his team’s first Super Bowl address safety concerns of the state lution to approve a waiver of the championship. regarding the tower in 2000. county’s employee residency re- The state had threatened to close the quirement for newly-hired county NJ-7th Dem Congressional building due to fire code violations manager Ed Oatman, a resident of and later ordered the county to add a Woodbridge. Mr. Oatman, who at- 298 Units second egress. Mr. Graziano said the tended Thursday’s meeting, will start Cands. Participate In Forum CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 county spent around a million dollars on Thursday, March 1. Mr. Olivo said he does not suggest Mr. Minks said if a restaurant is in developing plans for an exterior Resolutions also will be on the By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Union County Democratic chair, say- any specific road construction will be selected for the retail space in the devel- stairwell. agenda for appointments to county Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ing there is an “Old Boys Club” in necessary such as lane expansion or opment, valets would park patrons’ cars, “Because at the time that was what advisory boards. Locally, Fanwood CRANFORD — Four of the seven Union County. increasing road surface area to accom- assessing availability based on a tech- we were considering,” Mr. Graziano Councilman Jack Molenaar, Democratic candidates for Congress Mr. Malinowski said if Democrats modate the 298 residential units’ traffic nology system determining which floor said in responding to questions from Garwood Councilman Joe Sarno, representing the 7th District of New controlled one house in Congress impact. Keeping a pedestrian environ- in the three-story South Avenue park- Freeholder Angel Estrada. The county former Mountainside councilman Jersey talked about their platform they could defend the core institu- ment where residents walk, bicycle, use ing garage open spots are available. decided against an exterior stairwell Robert W. Messler, all delegates, aimed at unseating five-term incum- tions, such as the Federal Bureau of transit buses and trains to travel to work Mr. Minks said the valet service is a for safety reasons. and current engineer Michael Disko, bent Republican Leonard Lance at a Investigation, that are under attack. is important to the downtown Garwood “game changer,” separating Russo De- The county later opted to construct Jr. of Mountainside, alternate; David candidate meet-and-greet event held As assistant secretary of state under wants to foster. velopment end products from other an interior stairwell and to build a Judd, delegate, and Marvin Gersten, Tuesday in a packed meeting room in President Barack Obama, Mr. Mr. Olivo said residents living in the developers’ layouts in neighboring separate 78,000-square-foot family alternate, will be named to the Union the Cranford Community Center. Malinowski was involved in pre- development and commuting to the townships. courthouse on Cherry Street in Eliza- County Transportation Advisory Goutam Jois of Summit, Tom serving evidence to get an investiga- city would use NJ Transit, including A second development, known as beth, a $38.6-million facility with Board for one-year terms. Garwood Malinowski of Rocky Hill, David tion underway on Russia’s involve- both buses and trains. He said 35 bi- South Avenue II, will include 52 stacked seven courtrooms and judges’ cham- Councilman Rich McCormack will Pringle of Cranford and Scott Salmon ment in the 2016 Presidential elec- cycle slips would be available with townhouses. The board may vote on the bers and offices for the county’s im- be appointed to the Union County of Scotch Plains answered questions tion. Mr. Malinowski, who emigrated over seven separate bicycle racks. application at its Wednesday, February provement authority. That facility Air Traffic and Noise Advisory Board from the public. Peter Jacob of Union, from Poland to New Jersey at age 6 He said widening roads, adding turn- 21 meeting after testimony has been opened last year. for a two-year term. Lisa Mandelblatt of Westfield and with his mother, said if he was elected ing lanes, and other road reconstructive completed. Mr. Graziano said GPC came in Linda Weber of Berkeley Heights also to Congress he would “not allow this measures would encourage more auto- 12.5 percent, or $2.3 million, under are running on the Democratic ticket administration to inject racism...fear motive use. Mr. Olivo said more auto- the county’s engineer’s estimated bud- and will participate in a similar forum of the immigrant into our law en- motive use bolsters negative environ- Service Dog get for the tower project. He said the Fairfield Cir. at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 22, forcement policy, our immigration mental impacts including a need for lowest three or four bids from pro- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 also at the Community Center. policy...” more storm water retention and higher CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 spective contractors were “very, very The candidates at Tuesday’s fo- When asked which committee each municipal insurance premiums, while January 2. tight” while the higher two bids were (state) Superior Court. The planning rum gave their views on the environ- would choose to serve on should he hampering the “the pedestrian experi- Ms. Reiss said that, within hours, “pretty much off the scale.” board is charged with enforcing our ment, infrastructure, taxes, gun con- be elected, Mr. Pringle said he would ence.” she started getting e-mails and calls He estimated construction will start land use ordinances,” Mr. Newell said. trol, ethics, and campaign finance choose the Energy and Commerce Resident Bruce Paterson said he was from the district saying the dog could around March and will take three years Historic Preservation Commission reform. Committee, Mr. Salmon said the concerned how an intersection with a not travel on the school bus until she to complete. It will start with the court- Chairwoman Kelly Kessler said the A priority of Mr. Salmon, who is House Ethics Committee, and Mr. New Jersey Department of Transporta- submitted verification that it was a house rotunda and proceed to the tower. proposed driveways were not consis- an attorney and also has worked on Malinowski said the Ways and Means tion “F-rating” is acceptable. Intersec- service dog. She said that she pro- “This project has to happen...We do tent with the neighborhood. Ms. Kessler state and Presidential campaigns, is Committee. tions are ranked “A” to “F,” with “A” vided the required information prov- need another form of egress,” he said. said the driveways combined surface to stop the effects of climate change, In response to budgetary ques- being the best and “F” the worst in ing the dog had its license and was in “God forbid something happens to area “looks like one large road.” saying the environment is “one of tions, Mr. Pringle said he would cut terms of traffic congestion. good health on January 2, but Avigail one of our employees.” Resident Meagan Jackson said the the biggest issues of my lifetime.” the Pentagon budget to aid cost sav- “Is it okay to add cars because it is and Logan were still prevented from Freeholder Al Mirabella asked if neighborhood “is a very unique area. Mr. Salmon said he has a $1-trillion ings and repeal the tax plan passed already F-rated and will continue to traveling to school on January 3. the project would present a problem to Consider the 100-year-old Sycamore infrastructure plan, and suggested a by Republicans at the end of 2017 be?” Mr. Paterson asked. Ms. Ohlig said that January 4 was members of the public. Mr. Graziano trees.” high-speed rail such as one used in and signed by President Trump. Tax Mr. Olivo responded that the entire a snow day and that, by the following said the county has been working with Planning Board members Francis Japan, rebuilding power grids, build- reform and adding a new tax bracket intersection is not “F rated,” but spe- day, the district had spoken to the the state courts administration to move Smith, Tom Walsh, Mr. Newell, Darielle ing more efficient power lines, and for those making $750,000 a year cific positions or vehicular maneuvers parents of all the other children on employees out of areas as the con- Walsh and Bill West voted for the vari- other approaches. was mentioned by Mr. Salmon. Cor- currently are rated poorly. He said post- the bus and was “good to go.” struction is done, noting that the project ance approval and subsequent subdivi- The lack of support on environmen- porate subsidies should be redirected construction alterations can be made Ms. Reiss asked the board to apolo- will be completed one floor at a time sion approval. The four planning board tal issues is “systematic of a deeper to education, health care and the including altering signal time to assure gize to her and her daughter, to re- and during evening hours. members not supporting the variance problem,” said Mr. Jois, an attorney environment, Mr. Jois said. Mr. the intersection remains safe and effi- view its policy regarding service In addition to the construction con- relief, and voting no, were Mayor who has worked on cases for human Malinowski said he would like to see cient. dogs, and to pay the legal expenses tract, the county has spent $3.7 million Brindle, Councilwoman Linda rights and free speech. “Leonard Lance the tax bill replaced and repealed, A total of 482 parking spaces will be of $9,000 she has incurred fighting in architectural and engineering ser- Habgood, Anastasia Harrison and Mr. doesn’t have the integrity to take a calling the tax bill “economic mal- available for 298 residential units. Forty- the case. vices with Netta Architects of Moun- LaPlace. position on contentious issues of our practice.” eight of the 482 parking slips will be Earlier in the meeting, the board tainside and another $1.9 million on Mr. Hehl said per town ordinance an time,” Mr. Jois said. In response to gun reform, Mr. available for retail space employees, heard that work to refurbish the construction management services the applicant does not have to adhere to Mr. Pringle, who is an environ- Malinowski said gun laws should patrons and visitors. Christopher Minks, middle-school auditoriums has al- with Mast Construction Services of site-plan review, but that the applicant mental and public health advocate, focus on “sensible reform” such as an attorney for Russo Development, most been completed. Bids would Little Falls for the project, according is willing to review plans with the site- said Mr. Lance, though he supported universal background checks and the developer for the project, said data be invited for the work on Kehler to a check of county agendas. plan review committee, Tree Preserva- environmental initiatives a decade banning bump stocks. Mr. Pringle collections on consumer averages would Stadium this week, and it is hoped In other business, the freeholders tion Commission and the Board of Ar- ago, has now “abandoned all prin- said there should be “appropriate create a balance between residential this will start in May and be com- also will vote tonight to award a chitectural Review. ciples.” Mr. Lance was a state law- regulations,” further saying legisla- availability and visitor parking avail- pleted by August 31. maker prior to being elected to Con- tion should be passed that would ban ability based on an implied demand and gress in 2008. guns for those who are mentally dis- an actual demand. One question posed was how the turbed, on terrorist watch lists, and “This is not AI (artificial intelli- candidates would stand up to Presi- domestic abusers. Mr. Salmon said gence),” said Mr. Minks, suggesting a Addams dent Donald Trump. Mr. Salmon said private gun sellers should have ac- parking manager would oversee spot CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Congress needs a moral leadership cess to a national federal database to inventories based on non-accounted- that the Westfield “community has that can bridge the divide. Mr. Jois conduct background checks on their for factors such as impending snow- been awesome” with support on so- agreed, saying Congress needs to buyers. storms. cial media and he looks forward to re- find a common ground and have a All four candidates agreed there Mr. Minks said the parking technol- opening. “united front to stand up to Trump.” has to be bipartisan support of fund- ogy is proposed to create a 20-percent The restaurant closed December 15 Mr. Pringle said he has fought big ing a tunnel for rail transit into New increase in parking efficiency such as as part of a court matters in which the corporations such as Exxon, and lo- York. parking spot location time stated. An landlord, Tarta Luna Properties, owned cally he is supporting Fanwood The Primary Election is Tuesday, electronic board would inform resi- by Norm Greco, is suing The Town of Mayor Colleen Mahr in her run for June 5. dents which floor has available parking Westfield, Construction Official Steve spots, saving residents time. Freedman and Harvest Restaurant Mr. Olivo said hourly visitor parking Group. Tarta Luna has both a law Borough Awaits Grants; reduces parking abuse to help free up division and chancery division suit space. Mr. Minks added that the park- against Harvest, and is claiming in part ing garage would be privately operated that damage was done to the building Hiring Animal Control Off. and is not a municipal entity. and the neighboring building during construction of the restaurant, making By MICHAEL BONACCORSO Escape SE for $22,107. The vehicle conditions unsafe. Court documents Specially Written for The Westfield Leader would be in service for 10 to 15 years, also allege that town officials should MOUNTAINSIDE — Mayor Paul replacing a “very old vehicle,” the Sarah McGrail for The Westfield Leader N. Mirabelli and the borough council mayor said. not have provided a Certificate of CONCERNED PARENT...Fraidy Reiss addresses the Westfield Board of Educa- Occupancy to the restaurant due to the tion Tuesday night regarding the removal by police of her daughter, Avigail, and on Tuesday discussed a request from The mayor said he and Mr. Debbie unsafe conditions and that stop work her service dog, Logan, on January 3 from a school bus. Avigail attends a private Regency International to conduct a will review prudent financing possi- FIND orders were not enforced. school in Mountainside. tent sale at 1112 Bristol Road. Re- bilities pending the upcoming budget gency International sells Christmas preparation. Trees, trimming materials and other Mountainside is hoping to receive WHAT YOU WANT holiday-oriented products during the $5,000 from the state’s Highway winter months, stated Borough Ad- Safety Program and $2,000 from the The Proven Professional ministrator James J. Debbie, Jr. Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant, Mr. During the spring and summer Debbie said. He said no numbers months the company sells pottery and have been finalized for the spending silk flowers, among other seasonal plan as the borough awaits revenue SELL Long-term success in the real estate profession is supplies, Mr. Debbie said. from the distribution of grants from reserved for the select few who consistently deliver Mayor Mirabelli said municipal state entities. value to their clients. With unparalleled dignity and responses to business requests occu- Mountainside will renew a con- WHAT YOU DON’T pying the open space is usually no. tract with Animal Control Solutions, grace, Hye-Young Choi continues to provide an “No retail, no retail, is our mantra. Mr. Debbie said. Animal Control inspired level of service and outstanding results. I always tell people, when you see Solutions handles animal-control is- grass along Route 22 that is when you sues including responding when ani- Through A Hye-Young Choi know you are in Mountainside,” mals are killed by traffic. Animal Mayor Mirabelli said. Control Solutions replaced the de- Sales Associate The mayor said he was not closed funct Associated Humane Societies Top 1% of all Coldwell Banker Agents Nationwide off to hearing more details, such as if in Newark, stated Mr. Debbie. CLASSIFIED AD the business was interested in donat- Mayor Mirabelli stated a 25-per- #1 REALTOR, Westfield East Office, Total Production 11 Consecutive Years! ing items back to the community. cent increase in service costs for ani- In The Email: [email protected] The borough will donate $300,000 mal-control services is quite steep Direct: (908) 301-2015 to Governor Livingston High School’s and questioned why the increase will Cell: (908) 938-9248 Project Graduation. The event takes become so sharp over two years. Mr. LEADER / TIMES place graduation night, promoting a Debbie said Animal Control Solu- drug-free and alcohol-free environ- tions says its operation expenses, such ment for graduates to enjoy their ac- as insurances costs, was the reason 908-232-4407 complishments, the mayor said. for the increase. Mountainside teenagers attend the Mr. Debbie said Mountainside will Berkeley Heights high school. train an animal cruelty officer who “We give it (the donation) every will be responsible for responding to LOW COST year. We make sure they (the gradu- animal abuse claims reported to the ates) have a lot of fun,” Mr. Mirabelli police department. It was noted that Westfield East Office: 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 • (908) 233-5555 said. the position is becoming a municipal AMAZING RESULTS ColdwellBankerHomes.com Mayor Mirabelli said the borough responsibility throughout New Jer- ©2018 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. will analyze details regarding the sey after state departments and initia- Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. 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USPS 485200 Thursday, February 8, 2018 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 59th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 06-2018 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Scotch Plains Council Set To Rename Zoo Property

By FRED T. ROSSI debris from Hurricane Sandy in 2012, pected to pass a resolution changing the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the property is now the site of the Scotch name at its Tuesday, February 20 meet- SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- Plains-Fanwood community garden, ing. ship council later this month is ex- and a series of gravel walking paths Councilman John Del Sordi, Jr. pected to approve changing the name also wind their way through the prop- agreed with the new name but said he of the former Terry-Lou Zoo property erty, which is envisioned to be a passive would still favor some type of signage to Frazee House Park. park. remembering the zoo, which was in The six-acre lot, which has been a At Tuesday’s council meeting, Town- operation from the 1940s until the municipal property since the late 1990s, ship Manager Al Mirabella said the 1990s. Councilwoman Rose Checchio contains the Revolutionary War-era new name would be “more appropri- agreed, and Councilman Ted Spera said Frazee House that is set to be refur- ate,” a notion echoed by Deputy Mayor a historical sign explaining the bished by the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Llewellyn Jones, who noted the “sig- property’s history will include a refer- Rotary Club. After sitting unused for nificant history” of the nearly 300-year- ence to its former status as a zoo. years, and serving as a dumping site for old Frazee House. The council is ex- In other business, Mr. Mirabella will look into the feasibility of switching the twice-yearly sewer utility payments to just once a year. Citing the costs in- volved in mailing out bills to property owners for the second payment, and the further mailing expense for delinquent notices, the manager said residents of- ten remember to pay the first install- ment but forget the second. Last year, the township sent out about 3,000 no- Courtesy of Borough of Fanwood tices of delinquent payments, Mr. EXCHANGING IDEAS...Members of the Mayors Task Force of the Raritan Valley Rail Coalition (RVRC) recently met to Mirabella said. discuss their goals and ideas for the Raritan Valley Line. Please see story on Page 3. Councilman Del Sordi wondered if the sewer payment date could some- how be aligned with the due dates for property-tax payments, while Council- Developments Underway; Borough woman Checchio cautioned that some residents, due to their financial con- straints, may prefer making two sepa- To Seek Proposals for Study rate payments several months apart. The council gave its formal approval on Tuesday to the fair share housing By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Paint property, has hired architect rails, benches, planters and recep- Courtesy of Tom Kranz Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times GOING RED...The fourth annual Go Red Women’s Health Fair was held last agreement that was recently settled with James Guerra, whose concepts for a tacles. Friday at The Chelsea at Fanwood. The event was part of the nationwide “Go several builders that will result in 598 FANWOOD — The borough mixed-use development are to be re- New Jersey American Water Red” campaign by the American Heart Association to raise awareness of heart affordable-housing units being built in council’s redevelopment advisor, viewed by the zoning office next week. (NJAW) is to complete its water main disease, the number-one cause of death in women. The event featured healthy food, several locations over the next seven Elizabeth Jeffery, on Monday ex- Construction is ongoing at 35 Second installation project by the end of Feb- speakers on heart health awareness for women, vendors, chair massages, an years. A clause was added to the resolu- plained a resolution the council will Street, which is slated for a mixed- ruary or early March, Borough Engi- acupuncturist and free blood pressure screenings by the Fanwood Volunteer tion empowering the council to adjust vote on at its next meeting that would use development. neer Antonios Panagopoulos said. Rescue Squad. Mayor Colleen Mahr, center right, also stopped by. the housing numbers if, in the future, agree to submit a request for propos- Lightbridge Academy is anticipat- Patrick Bellone, a resident of North the State Legislature takes action that als for planning services to study the ing to open at the end of the month in Avenue, where the installation is tak- results in housing obligations being Old South Avenue corridor. the former home of Sun Tavern at 15 ing place, complained that the con- After Busy 2017, Zoning lowered on municipalities. In the Fanwood Development and South Avenue. Planning also is un- tractors for NJAW are working over- Police Chief Ted Conley announced Business Update its states the planner derway for a new residential and re- night hours and early morning hours. that the “Cops and Kids” after-school would be tasked with determining tail development at 105 South Av- The contractors have been working Board Faces Light Agenda program will return later this month and how to “best revitalize” the area, tak- enue, the former A&P Supermarket the overnight and early-morning hours in March at the two middle schools. It ing into consideration grants for property. at least twice a week, for three months, By FRED T. ROSSI board memorialized several resolu- will involve gymnasium activities be- streetscape improvements, an overall Sheelen’s Fish Company has had a Mr. Bellone said. He said the noise Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tions from the January 11 meeting, tween students and police officers and pedestrian connectivity, the nearby soft opening at 383 South Avenue, the and flashing lights keep him up at SCOTCH PLAINS — After a year including appointing Vincent will take place after school at Terrill Plainfield/Netherwood community to former home of the Seafare Chippery, night. dominated by numerous hearings on Loughlin to serve again as board at- Middle School on Tuesdays, February the west and the Fanwood downtown and is doing well, Ms. Jeffery said. Also, he said his outdoor faucet a variety of applications pertaining to torney, a post he has held for a num- 20 and March 13, and at Park Middle to the east. Vacating Old South Av- The market has fresh fish from New was turned on and left running all cellular telephone antenna installa- ber of years. Other long-time consult- School on dates that are yet to be deter- enue and zoning also would be re- York, and also sells a variety of pre- night long, and froze the ground, caus- tions, the zoning board of adjustment ants also were reappointed, with mined. viewed. pared foods, such as lobster rolls. ing his partner to slip on the ice. He has started off 2018 with a light Ferriero Engineering continuing as Margaret Heisey, the township’s spe- “It requires a more comprehensive A business roundtable is to be held contacted NJAW, which said it would workload. the board’s engineer and Mary Moody cial projects coordinator, said a new look,” Ms. Jeffery said of the Old every two months and will alternate reimburse him for his water bill, but At its second meeting of the year as the board’s planner. lunch program for senior citizens will South Avenue corridor. mornings and evenings, with the next thus far he has not been reimbursed. last week, there were no applications Given last week’s light agenda, the get underway on Tuesday, March 20, at Other developments also are un- meeting to be held Wednesday, Feb- The borough engineer said he would on the board’s agenda, the same situ- board went into executive session — Shady Rest. Sponsored by Union derway. Station Square at Fanwood ruary 28, at 9:30 a.m., at the Fanwood visit the site with a representative ation as at its January 11 meeting. “an opportune time to do so,” said County, the program will take place on has received a building permit for Grille. from NJAW. Board Secretary Shannon Rapant told Board Vice-Chairman Rich Duthie Tuesdays and will be available to any- Building 1, Ms. Jeffery said. Site work Also, PSE&G is completing the On another matter, Mr. Bellone also The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times — so that Mr. Loughlin could lead the one over age 60. Signups will be via the for the expansion of Frank’s Auto relocation of utility poles to Martine said the three-way stop sign at that a tentative agenda for the board’s five members present in a training township recreation department. There Body has begun. Empire Properties, Avenue, Ms. Jeffery said. Once com- Sheelens Crossing, which was in- Thursday, March 1 meeting includes session pertaining to zoning and other CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 which purchased the former Young’s pleted, the old poles that run in the stalled last year to aid in the safety of a fence application and another ap- relevant issues. Township Zoning rear of properties along Martine Av- pedestrians crossing the roadway, has plication to install a swimming pool. Officer Robert LaCosta also was enue will be removed and the finish- resulted in him being “T-boned at At its brief February 1 meeting, the present to answer any questions. NJ-7th Dem Congressional ing of the new pedestrian walkway least twice.” “People aren’t really there will be completed with hand- stopping,” Mr. Bellone said. Cands. Participate In Forum

By CHRISTINA M. HINKE environment is “one of the biggest issues Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times of my lifetime.” Mr. Salmon said he has CRANFORD — Four of the seven a $1-trillion infrastructure plan, and sug- Democratic candidates for Congress gested a high-speed rail such as one used representing the 7th District of New in Japan, rebuilding power grids, build- Jersey talked about their platform aimed ing more efficient power lines, and other at unseating five-term incumbent Re- approaches. publican Leonard Lance at a candidate The lack of support on environmental meet-and-greet event held Tuesday in a issues is “systematic of a deeper prob- packed meeting room in the Cranford lem,” said Mr. Jois, an attorney who has Community Center. worked on cases for human rights and Goutam Jois of Summit, Tom free speech. “Leonard Lance doesn’t Malinowski of Rocky Hill, David Pringle have the integrity to take a position on of Cranford and Scott Salmon of Scotch contentious issues of our time,” Mr. Jois Plains answered questions from the pub- said. lic. Peter Jacob of Union, Lisa Mr. Pringle, who is an environmental Mandelblatt of Westfield and Linda and public health advocate, said Mr. Weber of Berkeley Heights also are Lance, though he supported environ- running on the Democratic ticket and mental initiatives a decade ago, has now Courtesy of Tom Kranz will participate in a similar forum at 7 “abandoned all principles.” Mr. Lance BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK...Fanwood Rescue Squad EMT Lisa Walker takes p.m. on Thursday, February 22, also at was a state lawmaker prior to being the blood pressure of a visitor at last Friday’s Go Red Women’s Health Fair at The the Community Center. elected to Congress in 2008. Chelsea at Fanwood. The candidates at Tuesday’s forum One question posed was how the can- Christina M. Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times gave their views on the environment, didates would stand up to President PAGE INDEX A FULL SLATE...A crowd gathers to listen to four of the seven Democratic infrastructure, taxes, gun control, ethics, Donald Trump. Mr. Salmon said Con- candidates for Congress representing the 7th District of New Jersey aimed at Regional ...... 2-3, 15 Education ...... 16-17 unseating Republican Leonard Lance on Tuesday in the Cranford Community and campaign finance reform. gress needs a moral leadership that can Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-14 Center. Goutam Jois of Summit, Tom Malinowski of Rocky Hill, David Pringle A priority of Mr. Salmon, who is an bridge the divide. Mr. Jois agreed, say- Police ...... 16 Real Estate .... 9-18 of Cranford and Scott Salmon of Scotch Plains answered questions from the attorney and also has worked on state ing Congress needs to find a common Community ... 5-7, 16 Classifieds ..... 15 public. Candidates Peter Jacob, Lisa Mandelblatt and Linda Weber will partici- and Presidential campaigns, is to stop ground and have a “united front to stand Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 16-18 pate in a separate event. the effects of climate change, saying the CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 WESTFIELD FOR ALL MARKET INFO: WEST Twitter: @cbwestfield Instagram: @cbwestfieldnj Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/westfieldwest Facebook: www.facebook.com/cbwestfieldnj Westfield West Office • 600 North Avenue West, Westfield, NJ 07090 • 908-233-0065 • ColdwellBankerHomes.com © 2018 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity #600NORTH Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker® and the Coldwell Banker logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Scotch Plains - Fanwood Times only Page 8 Thursday, February 8, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Freeholders to Vote Tonight On Courthouse Stairwell By PAUL J. PEYTON members of the public. Mr. Graziano Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times said the county has been working with COUNTY — Union County is set to the state courts administration to move move ahead with its courthouse tower employees out of areas as the construc- project with the awarding of a $19- tion is done, noting that the project will million construction contract at tonight’s be completed one floor at a time and freeholders meeting. during evening hours. The freeholders are expected to vote In addition to the construction con- to approve a contract with Millburn- tract, the county has spent $3.7 million based GPC, Inc. The company was in architectural and engineering ser- previously given an $840,000 contract vices with Netta Architects of Moun- two years ago for improvements to the tainside and another $1.9 million on radio room in the courthouse tower. construction management services with Joseph Graziano, director of the De- Mast Construction Services of Little VALENTINE GREETINGS...Student members of the Union County 4-H Dog Lovers Club recently put their hearts and hands into a community service project, David B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times partment of Engineering, Public Works Falls for the project, according to a THE EAGLE HAS LANDED....Brooks Crandall, a photographer for The silkscreening and painting dozens of handmade Valentine’s Day cards for an Air and Facilities Management, said the check of county agendas. Force National Guard company adopted by the club. The company is stationed at Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times and die-hard Philadel- county was first told it needed to ad- In other business, the freeholders phia Eagles fan, stopped into the newspaper’s offices on Monday after arriving McGuire Air Force Base and currently is deployed overseas. Displaying a sample dress safety concerns of the state re- also will vote tonight to award a card alongside their mothers are club members Kaelin Tricoche, left, and Emily back from a Super Bowl party in Philadelphia to celebrate his team’s first Super garding the tower in 2000. Bowl championship. $638,000 contract to Reivax Contract- Del Monte, right. A program of the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union The state had threatened to close the ing Corp. of Newark for replacement of County supported in part by the Freeholder Board, Union County 4-H Clubs building due to fire code violations and a bridge over an underground stream at foster leadership, civic engagement and other life skills for students in grades 1 to later ordered the county to add a second Elm and Orchard Streets in Westfield. 12. For more information, contact 4-H Agent Jim Nichnadowicz at Borough Awaits Grants; egress. Mr. Graziano said the county The county reported in a press release [email protected] or (908) 654-9854, or visit online at ucnj.org/rce. spent around a million dollars in devel- issued in January 2016 that it received oping plans for an exterior stairwell. a Local Aid Grant of $750,000 from the Hiring Animal Control Off. “Because at the time that was what New Jersey Department of Transporta- Six Arrested After Refusing we were considering,” Mr. Graziano tion under the agency’s Local Bridges By MICHAEL BONACCORSO Escape SE for $22,107. The vehicle said in responding to questions from Future Needs Program. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times would be in service for 10 to 15 years, Freeholder Angel Estrada. The county “The existing bridge was built in To Leave Lance’s Office MOUNTAINSIDE — Mayor Paul replacing a “very old vehicle,” the decided against an exterior stairwell for 1926. It is similar to a culvert and the N. Mirabelli and the borough council mayor said. safety reasons. work will involve addressing under- By PAUL J. PEYTON Solvers’ proposal. Mr. Lance and New on Tuesday discussed a request from The mayor said he and Mr. Debbie The county later opted to construct ground utilities. The entire bridge will Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Jersey Democratic representative Josh Regency International to conduct a will review prudent financing possi- an interior stairwell and to build a sepa- be removed and replaced,” according WESTFIELD — Police arrested six Gottheimer (D-5th) are both members tent sale at 1112 Bristol Road. Re- bilities pending the upcoming budget rate 78,000-square-foot family court- to the press release. protestors, including clergy members, of the Problem Solvers Caucus. gency International sells Christmas preparation. house on Cherry Street in Elizabeth, a The board also will vote on a resolu- Monday after they refused to leave the When asked for comment on the Trees, trimming materials and other Mountainside is hoping to receive $38.6-million facility with seven court- tion to approve a waiver of the county’s North Avenue office of Congressman arrests, press secretary John Byers re- holiday-oriented products during the $5,000 from the state’s Highway rooms and judges’ chambers and of- employee residency requirement for Leonard Lance (R-7th, Westfield). leased the following statement: “Con- winter months, stated Borough Ad- Safety Program and $2,000 from the fices for the county’s improvement au- newly-hired county manager Ed According to police, those charged gressman Lance has great respect for ministrator James J. Debbie, Jr. Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant, Mr. thority. That facility opened last year. Oatman, a resident of Woodbridge. Mr. were the Reverend Ann Ralosky, 54, our state clergy and is happy to meet During the spring and summer Debbie said. He said no numbers Mr. Graziano said GPC came in 12.5 Oatman, who attended Thursday’s meet- senior minister at the First Congrega- with the congregation at a time that is months the company sells pottery and have been finalized for the spending percent, or $2.3 million, under the ing, will start on Thursday, March 1. tional Church in Montclair and a mutually convenient for both parties as silk flowers, among other seasonal plan as the borough awaits revenue county’s engineer’s estimated budget Resolutions also will be on the Montclair resident; Rabbi Elliott he has done with other religious leaders supplies, Mr. Debbie said. from the distribution of grants from for the tower project. He said the lowest agenda for appointments to county Tepperman, 49, of B’nai Keshet in and groups on numerous occasions.” Mayor Mirabelli said municipal state entities. three or four bids from prospective advisory boards. Locally, Fanwood Montclair, a West Orange resident; He said Mr. Lance’s staff offered to responses to business requests occu- Mountainside will renew a con- contractors were “very, very tight” while Councilman Jack Molenaar, Garwood Pastor John Rogers, 29, of First Con- schedule a meeting with the Congress- pying the open space is usually no. tract with Animal Control Solutions, the higher two bids were “pretty much Councilman Joe Sarno, former Moun- gregational Church in Montclair and a man, even though he does not repre- “No retail, no retail, is our mantra. Mr. Debbie said. Animal Control off the scale.” tainside councilman Robert W. resident of Montclair; Rabbi Faith sent Montclair, in either New Jersey or I always tell people, when you see Solutions handles animal-control is- He estimated construction will start Messler, all delegates, and current en- Dantowitz, 52, of B’nai Abraham in Washington. “That offer was ignored,” grass along Route 22 that is when you sues including responding when ani- around March and will take three years gineer Michael Disko, Jr. of Moun- Livingston, a resident of Millburn; Mr. Byers said in an e-mail. know you are in Mountainside,” mals are killed by traffic. Animal to complete. It will start with the court- tainside, alternate; David Judd, del- Kristin Peck, 65, of Maplewood, a He said the protestors requested to Mayor Mirabelli said. Control Solutions replaced the de- house rotunda and proceed to the tower. egate, and Marvin Gersten, alternate, member of the Unitarian Universalist be arrested, saying the group had called The mayor said he was not closed funct Associated Humane Societies “This project has to happen...We do will be named to the Union County Congregation in Summit, and Nedia Westfield police earlier in the day to off to hearing more details, such as if in Newark, stated Mr. Debbie. need another form of egress,” he said. Transportation Advisory Board for Morsy, 25, of Hillside, an organizer at notify them they were coming and the business was interested in donat- Mayor Mirabelli stated a 25-per- “God forbid something happens to one one-year terms. Garwood Councilman Make the Road New Jersey, an immi- research what charges would be ing items back to the community. cent increase in service costs for ani- of our employees.” Rich McCormack will be appointed to grants’ rights group in Elizabeth. brought against them. The borough will donate $300,000 mal-control services is quite steep Freeholder Al Mirabella asked if the the Union County Air Traffic and Noise All were charged with defiant tres- to Governor Livingston High School’s and questioned why the increase will project would present a problem to Advisory Board for a two-year term. pass. They were processed and each Lance’s 46th Town Hall Project Graduation. The event takes become so sharp over two years. Mr. was released with a summons pending place graduation night, promoting a Debbie said Animal Control Solu- a court date, the Westfield Police De- Sat. In Bridgewater drug-free and alcohol-free environ- tions says its operation expenses, such partment confirmed. WESTFIELD — Congressman ment for graduates to enjoy their ac- as insurances costs, was the reason 7th District Candidates According to news reports, police Leonard Lance (R-7th, Westfield) complishments, the mayor said. for the increase. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 were summoned by Mr. Lance’s staff announced yesterday that he will host Mountainside teenagers attend the Mr. Debbie said Mountainside will up to Trump.” Mr. Pringle said he has bill “economic malpractice.” when the group refused to leave the his 46th in-person town hall meeting Berkeley Heights high school. train an animal cruelty officer who fought big corporations such as Exxon, In response to gun reform, Mr. office until they had received an an- this Saturday, February 10, begin- “We give it (the donation) every will be responsible for responding to and locally he is supporting Fanwood Malinowski said gun laws should focus swer from the Congressman, who was ning at 9 a.m., at Bridgewater-Raritan year. We make sure they (the gradu- animal abuse claims reported to the Mayor Colleen Mahr in her run for on “sensible reform” such as universal not in the office at the time, that he Middle School in Bridgewater. ates) have a lot of fun,” Mr. Mirabelli police department. It was noted that Union County Democratic chair, saying background checks and banning bump would vote in favor of a “clean During the town hall meeting, Mr. said. the position is becoming a municipal there is an “Old Boys Club” in Union stocks. Mr. Pringle said there should be DREAM Act.” DREAM is an acro- Lance will take questions on the impor- Mayor Mirabelli said the borough responsibility throughout New Jer- County. “appropriate regulations,” further say- nym for Development, Relief, and tant issues facing Congress and the will analyze details regarding the sey after state departments and initia- Mr. Malinowski said if Democrats ing legislation should be passed that Education for Alien Minors. The leg- American people. Mr. Lance will dis- possible purchase of a 2018 Ford tives have been defunded. controlled one house in Congress they would ban guns for those who are men- islative proposal would qualify alien cuss government funding, national secu- could defend the core institutions, such tally disturbed, on terrorist watch lists, minors in the United States by first rity, the Robert Mueller investigation, as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and domestic abusers. Mr. Salmon said granting them conditional residency his leadership role in combating sexual Plans in Approval Process that are under attack. As assistant secre- private gun sellers should have access to and, upon meeting further qualifica- harassment, the successful reauthoriza- tary of state under President Barack a national federal database to conduct tions, permanent residency. tion of the Children’s Health Insurance Obama, Mr. Malinowski was involved background checks on their buyers. Mr. Lance’s spokesman said the Program (CHIP) and other issues. For Addams Tavern in preserving evidence to get an investi- All four candidates agreed there has to Congressman is the co-sponsor of Additionally, members of Mr. gation underway on Russia’s involve- be bipartisan support of funding a tunnel “clean” legislation concerning DACA Lance’s staff will be available to assist By LAUREN S. BARR scheduled at Addams, and while a for rail transit into New York. (Deferred Action for Childhood Ar- residents who are experiencing diffi- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ment in the 2016 Presidential election. few employees chose to leave, Mr. Mr. Malinowski, who emigrated from The Primary Election is June 5. rivals) recipients – H.R. 1468. He also culties with federal agencies such as WESTFIELD – In a piece of po- Grabowski said that the majority of Poland to New Jersey at age 6 with his said the Congressman supports bipar- the IRS, Social Security Administra- tentially good news for the Westfield Addams’ employees were relocated mother, said if he was elected to Con- tisan solutions to break the impasse tion, Veterans Affairs, the State De- foodies, Addams Tavern owner Chip to other Harvest restaurants. He added gress he would “not allow this adminis- over DACA, including the Problem partment or any other federal agency. Grabowski told The Scotch Plains- that the Westfield “community has Zoo Property tration to inject racism...fear of the im- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Fanwood Times that, “if all goes been awesome” with support on so- migrant into our law enforcement policy, well,” the popular eatery could re- cial media and he looks forward to re- our immigration policy...” is no charge, but a small donation of Westfield Teen, Service Dog open in 90 days. opening. When asked which committee each $1.75 is being recommended. Mr. Grabowski told The Times that The restaurant closed December would choose to serve on should he be At the start of the meeting, Council- all of the drawings for the court- 15 as part of a court matters in which elected, Mr. Pringle said he would choose woman Checchio read a resolution pro- Removed From School Bus required work will be completed to- the landlord, Tarta Luna Properties, the Energy and Commerce Committee, claiming February as Black History day (Thursday) for submission to the owned by Norm Greco, is suing The Mr. Salmon said the House Ethics Com- Month. Mayor Alexander Smith said it By SARAH MCGRAIL entitled to the same education that ev- landlord and town building depart- Town of Westfield, Construction Of- mittee, and Mr. Malinowski said the was appropriate that the refurbished Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times eryone in this district gets, and I apolo- ment. He said the process has taken a ficial Steve Freedman and Harvest Ways and Means Committee. Shady Rest Club House at Scotch Hills WESTFIELD — A Westfield school- gize if you felt otherwise,” Ms. Ohlig bit longer, but that they wanted to Restaurant Group. Tarta Luna has In response to budgetary questions, Country Club will re-open later this girl and her service dog were removed responded. “make sure all our t’s are crossed and both a law division and chancery Mr. Pringle said he would cut the Penta- month after a long renovation to the by police from a school bus, a mother Responding to Ms. Reiss, Ms. Ohlig our i’s are dotted.” division suit against Harvest, and is gon budget to aid cost savings and repeal historic building’s exterior and interior. claimed at Tuesday’s board of educa- said, “A second bus had to come and Harvest Restaurant Group, the par- claiming in part that damage was the tax plan passed by Republicans at the The council then held an executive tion meeting. I’m sure that was disturbing for you and ent company of Addams Tavern, was done to the building and the neigh- end of 2017 and signed by President session. Among the items set to be But Board President Gretchan Ohlig really upsetting for your daughter that a able to accommodate all of the events boring building during construction Trump. Tax reform and adding a new tax discussed was the possible acquisition said the district and the bus company had second bus had to take all the other of the restaurant, making conditions bracket for those making $750,000 a of the Highland Swim Club property on a responsibility to ensure that other chil- children and the police had to get in- unsafe. Court documents also allege year was mentioned by Mr. Salmon. Martine Avenue. In executive sessions dren on the bus were not allergic to dogs. volved.” that town officials should not have Corporate subsidies should be redirected after its January 2 and January 16 meet- Fraidy Reiss, of Edgar Road, said her Ms. Ohlig explained that the bus provided a Certificate of Occupancy to education, health care and the envi- ings, the council talked about the same daughter, Avigail, boarded the school served multiple children from around to the restaurant due to the unsafe ronment, Mr. Jois said. Mr. Malinowski property, although there has been no bus on January 3 with her service dog, the area and, before a service dog could conditions and that stop work orders said he would like to see the tax bill word on what the governing body envi- Logan, but was told she was not al- travel on the bus, their parents had to be FIND were not enforced. replaced and repealed, calling the tax sions for the site. lowed to travel with the dog. Ms. Reiss contacted to check there were no aller- said she got on the bus to explain to the gies or phobias to dogs. WHAT YOU WANT bus driver that she had resolved the “We have an obligation to all the issue with the school district but, after children who ride that bus, as does the The Proven Professional half an hour, the bus company called bus company,” she said. the police. Avigail Reiss first traveled to Cor- “The police removed my daughter nerstone Day School, a private school and the service dog from the bus that in Mountainside, with her dog on Janu- SELL Long-term success in the real estate profession is morning,” Ms. Reiss told the board. “It ary 2. took me a full week to persuade the Ms. Reiss said that, within hours, she reserved for the select few who consistently deliver district to drive my daughter and her started getting e-mails and calls from WHAT YOU DON’T value to their clients. With unparalleled dignity and service dog to school. the district saying the dog could not grace, Hye-Young Choi continues to provide an “Special Services have gone out of travel on the school bus until she sub- inspired level of service and outstanding results. their way to do everything they can, in mitted verification that it was a service violation of federal and state law and dog. She said that she provided the Through A human decency, to bar my daughter required information proving the dog Hye-Young Choi from going to school with her service had its license and was in good health Sales Associate dog,” Ms. Reiss said. on January 2, but Avigail and Logan Avigail, 18, told board members, were still prevented from traveling to CLASSIFIED AD Top 1% of all Coldwell Banker Agents Nationwide “The feeling of waking up in the morn- school on January 3. #1 REALTOR, Westfield East Office, Total Production 11 Consecutive Years! ing, walking outside and thinking you Ms. Ohlig said that January 4 was a In The Email: [email protected] can go to school but then being told you snow day and that, by the following Direct: (908) 301-2015 can’t, being stopped and then watching day, the district had spoken to the par- Cell: (908) 938-9248 all the other children on the school bus ents of all the other children on the bus LEADER / TIMES being taken off in front of you and and was “good to go.” basically being told you’re doing some- Ms. Reiss asked the board to apolo- thing wrong somehow, of course that gize to her and her daughter, to review makes me feel bad. It’s not fair. It’s not its policy regarding service dogs, and to 908-232-4407 fair to me and to anyone else in my pay the legal expenses of $9,000 she position.” has incurred fighting the case. Ms. Reiss said the district had been Earlier in the meeting, the board heard aware that her daughter would be get- that work to refurbish the middle-school LOW COST ting a service dog since May, but she auditoriums has almost been completed. Westfield East Office: 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 • (908) 233-5555 had not been informed that any special Bids would be invited for the work on ColdwellBankerHomes.com paperwork would be required. Kehler Stadium this week, and it is AMAZING RESULTS “Avigail, I am very sorry you were hoped this will start in May and be ©2018 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker® and the Coldwell Banker logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. put in that situation. You are absolutely completed by August 31. Page 2 Thursday, February 8, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Peyton's Union County Democrats to Peek at the Week Vote Feb. 21 for New Chair In Politics FANWOOD — Union County feedback, (Linden) Mayor (Derek) By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times Democratic Committee (UCDC) Armstead and I have gotten since we Acting Chairwoman Colleen Mahr, announced our candidacies, it is very Mapp Chief of Staff Quits Trump Approval Gains the mayor of Fanwood, has an- clear that committee members recog- Over ‘Lack of Transparency’ In New Monmouth U. Poll nounced that Wednesday, February nize the tremendous importance of As the battle continues for the chair- A new Monmouth University Poll 21 will be the date of the meeting to voting to set the direction for our manship of the Union County Demo- has found that President Donald vote on the UCDC’s next permanent organization moving forward. I’m cratic Committee, John Stewart, Jr. Trump’s job approval rating has chair. The date was voted on at a looking forward to speaking with even has resigned as Plainfield Mayor bounced back from the record low in meeting on January 31 with munici- more of our committee members over Adrian Mapp’s chief of staff over a a December poll as more Americans pal chairs and UCDC officers per the next three weeks in advance of the “lack of transparency” at City Hall, now see the President as having the organization by-laws to deter- vote to explain our vision for the according to a Tap of Plainfield re- achieved some legislative success. mine the date of the full committee party’s future. I am also uniquely port. Several city council members President Trump’s job rating now meeting. committed to making sure our meet- are said to be angry with Mr. Mapp’s stands at 42 percent approve and 50 During the February 21st meeting, ing on the 21st provides people with endorsement of State Senator Nick percent disapprove, an improvement which will begin at 7 p.m. and take the opportunity to vote in a respect- Scutari (D-22nd, Linden) over from his December low of 32 percent place at the Grand Centurion in Clark, ful, transparent environment that pro- Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr for approve and 56 percent disapprove. committee members will also be vot- tects the integrity of each of our com- county chair. The election is set for “If the election for House of Repre- WHO RUNS THE WORLD?...Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, second from left in ing on the next vice-chair. mittee member’s votes.” Wednesday, February 21 in Clark. sentatives were held today, 47 per- front row, served as a panelist on the “Who Runs the World? Girls! Power, Money, In addition to Ms. Mahr, State Sena- Ms. Mahr previously announced Insidenj.com has reported that cent of registered voters say they and Law” session during the New Jersey Planning Conference in New Brunswick tor Nick Scutari (D-22nd, Linden) her candidacy for the chair position Plainfield Councilman Sean would vote for or lean toward voting on January 26. Other speakers included Union Township Committeewoman Michèle and Anthony Salters, the Hillside and will be running with Mr. McKenna, vice-chair of the for the Democratic candidate in their Delisfort; South Orange Village President Sheena C. Collum; Summit Mayor Nora Democratic Chairman, have publicly Armstead, who announced his candi- Plainfield Democratic City Commit- district compared to 45 percent who Radest; Sherry L. Tracey, senior managing director of Phoenix Advisors LLC; Erin K. Law, partner of McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC, and Lisa John-Basta, declared their candidacies for county dacy for the position of UCDC vice- tee (PDCC), called Mr. Mapp’s en- would support the Republican. This member of Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi, PC. chairmanship. chair. Ms. Mahr served as the elected dorsement of Mr. Scutari a marks a dramatic shift from last “February 21st will help ensure vice-chair and running mate of Chair- “backroom deal that will yield re- month, when Democrats held a 15- that committee members from man Jerry Green, who is also an as- sults for a handful of people and point advantage on the generic ballot, Mayors Unite to Press for throughout Union County have the semblyman representing the 22nd their personal ambitions, at the ex- 51 percent to 36 percent,” according opportunity to come and cast their Legislative District) for the past five pense of Plainfield.” to the press release. vote for the next chair and vice-chair years, up until Mr. Green’s retirement Insidenj.com reported that Mary GOP State Lawmakers Eying Better Raritan Line Service of our County Democratic Commit- from the position for health reasons Burgwinkle, PDCC treasurer, in an Run for Frelinghuysen Seat tee,” said Ms. Mahr. “Based on the last week. email to PDCC members, said she was A number of potential Republican REGION – Fanwood Mayor Col- peak hours would be a great benefit to “sad and disappointed” Mr. Mapp en- candidates are said to be mulling runs leen Mahr has announced that the these riders and the community in dorsed Mr. Scutari “in advance of call- for the 11th Congressional District of Mayors Task Force of the Raritan general,” Mayor Smith said. NJT Plans to End Bus No. 95, ing a PDCC or executive committee retiring veteran Congressman Rodney Valley Rail Coalition (RVRC) has Task Force Co-Chairs, Bound meeting to discuss this important mat- Frelinghuysen (R). Senator Joseph grown to include 26 communities Brook Mayor Robert Fazen, ter.” Mayor Mapp is chairman of the Pennachio (R-26th, Monville) an- along the Raritan Valley Rail line. Westfield Mayor Shelley Brindle and Public Hearings Scheduled PDCC.Mayor Mapp has said keep- nounced this week that he will not be Their common goal is to seek one- Mayor Mahr, in a joint statement, REGION — NJ Transit has pro- website, www.njtransit.com/ ing a Assembly seat in Plainfield, the a candidate while Assemblyman Jay seat train service into New York Penn noted that quality transportation is posed to discontinue all service on publichearings. All comments must county’s third largest city, was very Webber (R-26th, Parsippany) has said Station during peak hours. enormous for towns. Bus Route No. 95 due to what it says be received no later than midnight, important to him. he will be running. Assemblyman An- The Mayors Task Force, which is According to the Regional Plan is low ridership and the availability of February 28. Justice Dept. Dropping Charges thony Bucco (R-25th, Randolph), who part of the RVRC, met recently in Association, proximity to high qual- ample alternative public transporta- Individuals requesting sign lan- Against Sen. Menendez has formed an exploratory committee, Westfield to map out a strategy to get ity transit is associated with increased tion to facilitate these trips. The bus guage interpreters should contact the Bloomberg has reported that U.S. is also considering entering the race. support from Governor Phil Murphy, property values, every minute saved runs between weekdays during peak Public Hearing Office at (973) 491- prosecutors have dropped a federal Senator Sen. Kristin Corrado (R- Transportation Commissioner Diane on a morning commute to NYC in- morning and evening commutes from 7453 or TTY (800) 772-2287 by this corruption case against U.S. Sena- 40, Wayne), the former Passaic Gutierrez-Scaccetti, and Senate and creases nearby home values by Scotch Plains and Newark via points Monday, February 12. Individuals tor Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) and County clerk, and Kate Whitman Assembly representatives to fund di- $3,000, and efficient transportation in Westfield, Mountainside, Spring- requesting language support should will not retry him after a divided Annis also are reported to be look- rect train service. RVRC successfully is important to attracting business field, and Union. contact customer service at (973) 275- jury failed to reach a verdict last ing at possible candidacies. Ms. negotiated morning and evening di- and employees. The bus line operates only inbound 5555 by February 12. year. The decision by prosecutors Whitman Annis, a Morristown resi- rect trains but only during weekday The Mayors also stressed the criti- towards Newark in the morning and Please be advised and assured that comes after a federal judge last dent, lost in the 2008 GOP Primary off-peak hours. cal importance of the federal govern- only outbound towards Scotch Plains no final decision has been made re- month tossed seven of the 18 major to Congressman Leonard Lance (R- The RVRC, established in 1998, ment funding the Gateway Project. in the evening. Approximately 179 garding the proposed bus route dis- charges against Sen. Menendez and 7th) in the 7th District Primary. Mikie and the Mayors Task Force are com- “This is important for the RVL and one-way customers per weekday use continuance. The public’s views on co-defendant, Salomon Melgen, a Sherrill, a retired Navy helicopter mitted to improving the commute for North Jersey’s transportation system this service, which can be represented this proposal as expressed at the Florida eye doctor, was accused of pilot and former federal prosecutor, riders who struggle daily with service overall because the project will pro- as 11 passengers per trip, according hearings and through the written bribing him in exchange for politi- is said to be the leading Democrat in interruptions and time-consuming vide additional slots in New York to NJT Transit. All affected custom- comment process will be presented cal favors. the race. train and platform transfers on the Penn Station for Raritan Valley Line ers would continue to have alterna- to the NJ Transit board of directors U.S. District Judge William Walls Union County Republicans to RVL, according to the release. trains. Mayors and all elected offi- tive bus service available to them prior to a final decision in this mat- ruled that Sen. Menendez was not Hold Convention on March 10 Martin Robins of Westfield, direc- cials, particularly those with a train should the No. 95 bus service be ter. guilty on four criminal counts, but The Union County Republican Com- tor emeritus of the Alan M. Voorhees station in their community, have a discontinued. NJ Transit will conduct Public hearings will be held as fol- had kept other bribery and fraud mittee will hold their convention Satur- Transportation Center at Rutgers responsibility to speak out and de- public hearings to receive public com- lows: Thursday, February 22, 6 p.m., charges open to be including as part day, March 10 at the Kean University University, said, “eliminating a trans- mand safe, reliable and convenient ments on the proposed discontinu- NJ Transit Headquarters Board of a new trial. STEM Building in Union. fer in Newark could save at least 12 transit. The continuing decline of rail ance of Bus Route No. 95. Room, One Penn Plaza East, New- minutes in total commuting time and infrastructure causes delays and safety Written comments for the record ark; and Tuesday, February 27 at 6 the worry of missing a connection. concerns almost on a daily basis and may be sent to Public Hearing Office- p.m. in council chambers, located on This is your new home That is a significant quality of life it is no longer acceptable,” the may- Bus Route No. 95 Comments, NJ the first floor of the Scotch Plains issue.” The RVRC said they will con- ors said. Transit, One Penn Plaza East, New- Municipal Building, 430 Park Av- we are talking about tinue to work on a proposal to NJ The Gateway Project includes con- ark, NJ 07105 or on NJ Transit’s enue, Scotch Plains, NJ. Transit that would request direct trains struction of two new Hudson River during the peak periods. The Task tunnels, rehabilitation of the existing Force is hoping Governor Murphy, tunnels, additional tracks and platforms Commissioner Gutierrez-Scaccetti at New York Penn Station and the SPF Rotary Close to Meeting and other elected officials will step in Portal Bridge replacement. Each of and support the request. these improvements is necessary for a Goal for Frazee Renovation “We are seeking equity and de- quality transportation system and the Owen Brand served improvements for our con- economy of this region. The Mayors’ SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch ary construction, and the Rotary Club stituents,” said Mayor Mahr, co-chair Task Force plans a series of meetings Plain-Fanwood Rotary Frazee House pledged to save this house. Over the Mortgage Development Officer of the task force. with state legislators on improved ser- foundation is close to meeting the course of a number of years, the Frazee Phone - 908.789.2730 Scotch Plans Al Smith, who has vice on the Raritan Valley Line and goal of necessary funds to start work House foundation has made huge Cell - 908.337.7282 also joined the task force, said, “Al- funding of the Gateway Project. on the exterior restoration of the strides in planning the complete res- Email - [email protected] though Scotch Plains does not have a Frazee House. toration. NMLS # 222999 train station, many of our residents do The property (known, to longtime Now, after fundraisers and private use the Raritan Valley Line to com- residents as the site of the Terry Lou contributions, as well as various com- All loans subject to approval. Equal Housing Lender. Santander Bank, N.A. is a Member FDIC and a wholly owned subsidiary of Banco Santander, S.A. 2017 Santander Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Santander, Santander Bank mute to work. One-seat train service Zoo) has already found a new life by petitive grants, the goal is in sight and the Flame logo are trademarks of Banco Santander, S.A. or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. C0427_12F 12/09/16 into New York Penn Station during the establishment of the Community and the community is asked to take Garden in 2015, the township’s recent an active part in raising the funds to landscaping and installation of walk- restore the exterior of the house to Interiors So Lovely, You’ll Want to Stay Home ing paths, as well as the planting of the crown jewel in Scotch Plains wild flower meadows by the township’s history. Environmental Commission. 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As the chief law enforcement someone who has never had this be- tant to take precautions against officer in Union County, Mr. Monahan fore, I had no idea how painful it catching one. Wash hands fre- oversees an office of 250 employees could be. quently, eat healthily, and try to and an approximately $23.5 million Many of the symptoms mimic avoid people who are showing budget, coordinating the law enforce- that of the common cold, with stuffy symptoms of a cold. ment efforts of approximately 1,600 or runny nose, itchy eyes and nose, The Scotch Plains Rescue Squad police officers in 21 local police de- and sneezing and/or coughing. is a volunteer organization of Neigh- partments, the Union County Sheriff’s However, sinusitis also presents bors Helping Neighbors. With over Office, and the Union County Police with pain around the eyes and nose, 90 volunteers, we answer calls not Department. He was appointed by headache, postnasal drip, and even only in Scotch Plains, but in sur- Attorney General Gurbir Grewal. pain in the roof of the mouth and rounding towns as well when needed. Mr. Monahan replaces Ann Luvera HONORING EMS PERSONNEL...EMS Council of New Jersey (EMSCNJ) offi- teeth. Besides answering calls, you will who served as acting prosecutor for cials and Keansburg officials broke ground on September 10, 2017 for the 9/11 If these symptoms are still present see our ambulances at many special a few weeks following the resigna- memorial honoring emergency medical services personnel throughout the country after 10 days, if you have a fever, or events held in town, such as Scotch tion of Thomas Isenhour, a who responded that fateful day. A September 2018 dedication is being planned. if there are underlying health condi- Plains Day, the Memorial Day Pa- Middletown resident who had filled Michael A. Monahan tions such as asthma or bronchitis, a rade, high school football games, the role for a few months after Act- doctor needs to be seen. Sinusitis and the summer concerts on the Vil- ing Prosecutor Grace Park of chief with the New Jersey Office of NJ EMS Volunteers Seek can also lead to infections, which lage Green. Westfield resigned to take a private the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor, can cause even more pain, earaches, We are also available to provide sector position. Mr. Isenhour, who whereby he also supervised the sore throat, heavy green or yellow demonstrations for Boys and Girls had served as Ms. Park’s first assis- office’s Auto Fraud Section. Support for 9/11 Monument discharge, and swelling of the eye Scout troops, clubs, and any other tant prosecutor, resigned after he was Mr. Monahan worked in private SAYREVILLE – EMS Council of With its steel beam representing area. If this is the case, antibiotics group that may be interested in what appointed by Governor Chris law practice during the late 1990s, New Jersey (EMSCNJ) officials are the spirit and resilience of the EMS will be needed. we do. In addition, we lend out wheel- Christie and confirmed by the State and served as an assistant prosecutor requesting financial contributions for responders, the memorial will include Otherwise, there are a few things chairs, crutches, canes and other as- Senate as a Superior Court judge in with the Union County Prosecutor’s the group’s 9/11 memorial honoring information about the attacks, and a that can be done at home. Massag- sorted medical equipment free of Union County. Office from 1991 into 1998. During emergency medical services person- seating area for quiet reflection, he ing the eye area, using a humidifier charge. Mr. Monahan most recently worked that time he handled approximately nel throughout the country who re- added. to keep nostrils moist, and applying Please reach out to us if there is for the New Jersey Department of 50 adult jury trials for crimes includ- sponded that fateful day. Featuring a More than 400 ambulances re- heat to the nose and eye area are a something we can do for you. (908) Law and Public Safety’s Division of ing attempted murder, robbery, ag- piece of World Trade Center steel, the sponded to either Liberty State Park few of the most common treatments. 322-2103for non-emergencies or Criminal Justice, having served as gravated assault, embezzlement, and Keansburg monument will be the or the Meadowlands on Sept. 11, There are also some over the counter [email protected] chief of the Division’s Financial and others. country’s first dedicated exclusively 2001, Mr. Walsh said. From there, sinus decongestants available, and * * * Computer Crimes Bureau from No- Mr. Monahan was admitted to the to EMS individuals. many EMSCNJ member ambulances some people find that cutting out vember 2013 until his appointment. New Jersey Bar Association in 1988 “It’s a part of all of us,” EMSCNJ were sent to Chelsea Pier for standby. dairy products cuts down on the Contributing Author Susan Baldani In that role, he managed the daily and has been a certified criminal trial President Joseph G. Walsh, Jr. said. Others were paired with New York mucus. Drinking more water and is a life member of the Scotch Plains operations of the bureau and super- attorney since 1997. He received a “The EMS effort on 9/11 and for Fire Department EMTs to respond to staying hydrated is important as Rescue Squad. vised a staff of more than 70, han- bachelor’s degree in criminal justice weeks afterward, in New York, Wash- 911 calls in New York City. dling an annual caseload of approxi- from Seton Hall University in South ington, D.C. and Pennsylvania was For weeks afterward, some volun- mately 700. Orange in 1984 and earned a Juris unprecedented. Those who answered teers continued assisting efforts at Prior to this, Mr. Monahan was Doctor from Seton Hall School of the call that day, without hesitation, Ground Zero and others helped an- deputy chief of the division’s Corrup- Law in Newark in 1988, having served deserve our respect and recognition. swer 911 calls in and around New tion Bureau, where he also had previ- as a member of the Seton Hall Law Those who perished, in particular, York City. During that time, volun- ously served as a deputy attorney Review. must not be forgotten.” teer EMS crews continued answering general. From 2002 into 2007, Mr. Mr. Monahan lives in Cranford with Displayed alongside Keansburg’s calls for help in their own New Jersey Monahan served as assistant section his wife, Wanda, and their four sons. 9/11 memorial, the monument will municipalities. honor the dozens of EMS personnel The 89-year-old nonprofit New who died September 11, 2001, as Jersey State First Aid Council Child-Luring Incident well as the countless New Jersey EMS (NJSFAC), doing business as the volunteers and responders from sev- EMSCNJ, represents 20,000 EMS eral states who pitched in to help that volunteers affiliated with nearly 300 Reported In Cranford day and in the rubble for weeks after- EMS agencies throughout the state. CRANFORD – The Cranford Po- The driver, described as a thin white ward, Mr. Walsh said. Those who would like to give a lice Department responded to a re- male with long black hair and shaved The view from the nearby Raritan donation should make checks pay- ported child-luring attempt on Cen- sides, never exited the vehicle or made Bay coastline dunes is the Manhattan able to “NJSFAC 9/11 Memorial” tennial Avenue. The incident occurred physical contact with the child. The skyline, which will help visitors ap- and mail them to Treasurer Ken at approximately 3:40 p.m. near the suspect’s vehicle was described as an preciate the memorial’s significance, Weinberg, P.O. Box 347, Pittstown, intersection of Buchanan Street. older model white sedan. Cranford he added. The monument’s place- NJ 08867. According to police, a juvenile fe- police detectives are actively attempt- ment will be in direct sight line to male was walking home from school ing to gather video and surveillance where the Twin Towers stood. LEGACY OF PRESIDENT WILSON...Before the State of the Union Address, EMSCNJ and Keansburg officials Congressman Leonard Lance (R-7th, Westfield) was invited to the Library of when a unknown male, in his late from local businesses and residences. Congress to deliver remarks on the legacy of President Woodrow Wilson, a former teens to early twenties, slowed down Anyone having information to as- broke ground for the monument Sep- Democratic New Jersey governor. Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress, in traffic and asked the student twice sist with the investigation is asked to tember 10, 2017 before a crowd of holds a reproduction of a newspaper headline announcing the 1913 State of the if she wanted a ride home. The child contact Detective Sergeant Matthew more than 100 people, including Con- Union Address, which President Wilson reinstituted as an in-person speech to refused and later contacted a family Nazzaro at (908) 709-4313 or Detec- gressional, state and local dignitar- Congress. Mr. Lance and Ms. Hayden were joined by House Minority Whip Steny member, who reported the incident to tive Michael Dubitsky at (908) 709- ies. A September 2018 dedication is Hoyer (D-Md.) and former California Congresswoman Jane Harman, president authorities. 7358. in the works, Mr. Walsh said. of the Wilson Center. 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Making mat- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association with four definitions – only one is cor- concerns the Union County Demo- ters worse, he simply has an unwhole- rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey cratic Committee upcoming election some record as a broker with women. sharp enough to discern this deception of diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West Feb. 21 for chairman. Derek The person who stood with us – while Armstead serves as mayor of Linden. Derek was trying to unseat us – was If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 Dear Acting Chairwoman Mahr: Nick Scutari. As chair of the Linden We are both troubled and dismayed City Democrats, Nick stood up to vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at you get all four – You must have a lot of by your selection of Derek Armstead Derek and ensured we had the party’s free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 as your running mate for vice-chair of full support. We are sure this angered All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. the Union County Democratic Com- Derek, but Nick did what was right come from the board game Diction mittee. It is our experience as elected for us, the City of Linden, and for the Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman councilwomen in the City of Linden Democratic Party. He stood with us, ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo that Derek Armstead is the epitome of and that is why we are proud to stand 1. Jetton – A small metal counter used the challenges facing women in poli- with him. That fact that you have in some card games COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION 2. Pucelage – Virginity Lauren S. Barr Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly tics – not the answer. We have both aligned yourself with a man who re- respectfully disagreed and spoken out peatedly targets women who stand up 3. Facundity – Eloquence; readiness of EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS speech against Mayor Armstead’s tactics and and speak out against him is very 4. Externat – A day school policies in the past. As a consequence, disconcerting, and with all due re- SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe we have both been subjected to ver- spect, calls into question your cred- HORTATIVE One-year – $36 • Two-year – $68 • Three-year – $99 bal attacks, Internet smears, and elec- ibility as a candidate for the county 1. Bristled; standing erect tion challenges to our council seats chairmanship position. Based on 2. Pertaining to an orchard or garden — led and supported by Derek Derek Armstead’s pattern of behav- 3. To urge strongly or encourage Armstead. ior in Linden, we fear how he would 4. Having a terrible sound; sounding Will Federal SALT Cap Cause Derek has employed bullying and treat women across the county should dreadfully intimidation tactics in his continuous they disagree with him. LIVOR 1. Envy effort to further divide the local Demo- Councilwoman Rhashonna Cosby 2. Resembling or of the color of lye; Local Tax Hike, Spending Cuts? cratic Party. He has directed his ener- Councilwoman Gretchen Hickey ashen gies towards replacing loyal Demo- Linden 3. Vigorous; very active This month is the traditional kickoff of local and When the SALT cap was approved as part of the crats on our governing body with 4. Belief county budget meetings as our elected and appointed Republican tax cut package, a number of state law- POCOCURANTE 1. A marsh or swamp officials decide how much they will raise our taxes. makers said they would sponsor legislation to re- Girl Scouts Offer Suggestions 2. Indifferent or apathetic As we all know, taxes never go down. But, with the move the same $10,000 limit on State and Local 3. Afflicted with gout new $10,000 cap on the State and Local Tax, known Taxes on state income-tax returns. To Westfield Mayor Brindle 4. Dull; lissless Dear Mayor Brindle, could take both garbage and recy- ESPISCATION as SALT, deduction on federal tax returns, we en- Cranford has begun its budget meetings while 1. Very particular; something outstand- courage local leaders to do all they can to keep the Scotch Plains will begin its budget talks with depart- As fourth-grade Girl Scouts at cling, as seen throughout Summit. ing Franklin Elementary School, we con- Additionally, many of us are con- increases in check this year. ment heads on Saturday. We expect that Union 2. The act of scaling fish gratulate you on being elected cerned about speeding in town, be- 3. Sensitivity to art and beauty; good In his nj.com (Star-Ledger) column, Paul Mulshine County Manager Alfred Faella will present his final Westfield’s first woman mayor! In- cause it makes us feel unsafe, espe- taste notes those with high valued properties/real estate executive budget soon. He is retiring as of March 1, spired by your swearing-in ceremony, cially in residential areas and on streets 4. Act of getting to the truth of any who were deducting as much as $30,000 to $40,000 when Ed Oatman takes over as manager. It is our when you welcomed all voices to help without sidewalks for pedestrians. We matter by strict inquiry in SALT will now be limited to the $10,000 cap. hope that municipal officials will attend some of improve Westfield, we met and came also wish there were more crossing- up with several ideas to present to you. guards to help children walking to Letters to Per Mr. Mulshine’s column, Senate President these meetings which, over the past few years, have First, we would like to tell you what and from school, as in at the intersec- Stephen Sweeney (D-3rd, Gloucester) has said build- been held at county facilities such as the Galloping we enjoy about Westfield and want to tion of Woodmere and Brightwood, the Editor ers have told him they anticipate that the new SALT Hill Golf Course clubhouse and the Vocational- preserve. We love our teachers and which is difficult for many Franklin cap will cause a 7.4-percent decrease in home val- Technical Schools. In some towns the county por- all the fun and important things we students to cross. Mayor Tells of SP ues. In response, he said property taxes will either tion of property taxes is more than the municipal learn about in school, including mu- To fill vacancies downtown, we sic and art. We also are happy that would like to see a painting-and-pot- have to be increased to make up for this cut in portion. Mindowaskin Park is better than ever tery space or other businesses that Muni Health Care revenue or governmental spending will have to be As the budget process begins we again urge law- thanks to recent improvements, and might provide after-school activities. Last week at a special meeting of cut back. In addition, Mr. Sweeney no longer sup- makers and Governor Phil Murphy to extend the 2- we like shopping and going out to eat Many of us crave more boutiques and the Township Council [Scotch Plains], ports a millionaires tax in New Jersey, saying Presi- percent cap on arbitration awards for police and downtown. a second movie theater. We also feel the Township Council passed a reso- dent Trump and Republicans having effectively ac- firefighter contracts. The cap on arbitration awards However, there are many things that not enough stores offer unique lution to end the township’s partici- that we hope you will improve upon. clothing and shoes for children. pation in the State Health Benefits complished that through the SALT cap. Another was initiated by former Governor Chris Christie and For example, numerous streets need Finally, we would love our town to Program and switch to private health concern we have is that towns are now under state- Sen. Sweeney in 2011 and extended in 2014. By to be repaved, which makes bike hold more regular fundraisers, to get insurance. ordered revaluations. How will a 7.4-percent drop in letting this cap expire, collective bargaining units riding difficult. We also do not like to people interacting for good causes. The Township Council made it a values, if this does in fact occur, impact tax assess- will have no incentive to settle contracts during see so much trash and gum downtown One of our ideas is to raise money for priority to find ways to save taxpayer ments which will now equal 100 percent of the negotiations, knowing that an arbitrator will likely as well as some groups of unsuper- a homeless shelter. money on health insurance, as health vised kids who do not behave very If we can help you in any way, we insurance costs for the state have been market value at the time they are completed? give them more than 2 percent in salary increases. well. To fix these problems, we think are always looking for community- increasing. After considering several that paving roads should be a priority, service projects. We would welcome potential private health insurance bro- and we propose more police officers the chance to be a part of improving kers, the Township Council ultimately New Law Advances Ability Of walking regularly through town to our town. Thank you for hearing us! chose a private health insurance bro- keep order. It would also be nice to Girl Scout Troop 40476, ker who will reduce costs and save replace our trashcans with bins that Westfield taxpayers about $115,000, while pro- Veterans to Access Services viding equal to or better coverage for Who’s Really Responsible For township employees. While Americans remain divided on multiple veterans to qualify for cards with approved separa- It is important to note that because of an ordinance passed by the Township issues today, one that most people can agree upon tion forms specified by all branches of the military. Worsening the Public Dialogue? Council in early 2017, the Mayor and is the critical need to improve our military veter- No longer will they be required to show DD-214 So Stephen Schoeman thinks it’s also include an analysis of the “con- Township Council members are pro- ans’ access to the benefits to which they are so forms.” The county veteran identification cards “will “most inappropriate” for the Leader stitutional basis” for impeachment. hibited from receiving taxpayer-funded richly entitled. include the date of issuance and indicate the separa- to publish photos of demonstrators President Trump has called the news health benefits under both state and The success of recent legislation (S-1534/A- tion form used to prove eligibility,” the statement carrying anti-Trump posters because media an “enemy of the people,” and private health insurance. Therefore, the it “can only inflame the public” and refers to news reporting he doesn’t Mayor and Township Council will not 1249), designed to enhance New Jersey veterans’ continued. “worsen an already terrible public like as “fake news.” He tells frequent be able to receive health benefits under access to such benefits, we believe helps advance We applaud such actions by our elected represen- dialogue.” Sorry, Mr. Schoeman, but “untruths,” publicly insults and mocks this new private health plan. this important cause. One of more than 100 bills tatives, and encourage all our legislators to con- protesting is part of what American those he disagrees with, denigrates This is a win-win for taxpayers, signed into law by former Governor Chris Christie tinue to champion the courageous men and women democracy is all about. the FBI and Intelligence community, and I remain committed to finding during his last full day in office January 15, the who comprise the ranks of our military. As we have Mr. Schoeman says that protest and makes off-the-cuff comments that more ways to increase efficiency and signs spread “disinformation and undercut the efforts of his own people. save taxpayer money in 2018. measure eases the process for veterans to obtain stated previously in this space, we owe these de- bias.” He has apparently forgotten He irresponsibly taunts North Korea county identification cards. It also allows veterans fenders of our freedom a debt of gratitude that can Mayor Al Smith about Russia’s use of social media to about the “size” of its nuclear button. Scotch Plains who served in the National Guard in other states to never be quantified or repaid. attempt to influence the 2016 elec- So who’s really the one responsible participate in the program as well. Nevertheless, many veterans, from those who tion by spreading disinformation and for worsening the public dialogue? bias. And FYI, the First Amendment Valentine’s Day “All veterans, including those who served the served decades ago to those just returning home, Bob Pinheiro To our mothers, sisters, lover or doesn’t require that signs calling for Westfield country in the National Guard, deserve easy access continue to face battles of a different kind. These President Trump’s impeachment must wife, we wish you a happy Valentine’s to services that they can receive with county vet- include PTSD, physical disabilities, financial Day. eran IDs,” said Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco struggles and other readjustment challenges, some- Westfield Library Details Policy on The iconic heart we display on Valentine’s Day is a picture worth a (R-25th, Randolph), who co-sponsored the Assem- times compounded by difficulties accessing the ap- thousand words of love that we fail to bly bill with Assemblyman Parker Space (R-24th, propriate services to address these issues. Library Card Registration for Kids say. Sparta), in a statement released two days after the All of our military personnel — active duty and There has been some discussion means Westfield residents, including Throughout our life every day, you bill became law. “Easing the burden of qualifying veterans alike — deserve the very best efforts we can about the Westfield Memorial their children, receive priority over show your love in so many ways. will ensure more veterans have better access to the give them. We hope to see even further measures Library’s policy regarding card regis- non-residents for programs offered by You care for our health and make tration and attendance at library pro- the Westfield Memorial Library, espe- sure we eat right. benefits they have earned.” realized in the near future, to provide each hero the grams. As always the library is com- cially those which are anticipated to be You reassure us when things go The statement notes that the new law “allows homecoming he or she has rightfully earned. mitted to providing outstanding ser- in high demand. Having these policies wrong that it will be all right. vice to the residents of Westfield. To in place permits the library to expend You are our toughest critic when that end, the library prioritizes funds that best serve the residents of we veer off-course and you set us Westfield residents in its policies and Westfield. right. procedures. In 2017, the library hosted 376 You are our strongest supporter in Westfield residents are the only children’s programs/library visits which everyday life, and at the end of the individuals permitted to register for a were attended by more than 8,000 chil- day before we turn out the lights. library card. Adults registering dren. The Youth Services staff eagerly We know we are blessed to have child(ren) for a library card must be plans and facilitates these many popu- the best mother, sister, lover or wife. the child’s parent/legal guardian. They lar programs, many of which reach full Dedicated to all the women in our are the only individuals permitted to capacity. While it is unfortunate to not life, Happy Valentine’s Day! do so. This is common practice in accept children from all communities Walter Sosnosky most, if not all libraries, and ensures into our programs, it is simply not fea- Kenilworth that the parent/legal guardian knows sible. Because of the high demand for about the library card and will be these programs, it is necessary to priori- responsible for all materials checked tize Westfield children, as they may out on that card. otherwise be closed out. Years ago, in order to expand ser- It is our hope that we have clarified vices to the public, the libraries of the commitment and policies of the Middlesex and Union Counties cre- Westfield Memorial Library. The li- ated the Middlesex Union Reciprocal brary will continue to remain a promi- Agreement Libraries (M.U.R.A.L.) nent destination that strives to pro- program. While Westfield is a mem- vide exceptional resources for the ber of this program, it can place re- community of Westfield. strictions on non-residents that pa- James Capone, President tronize the library. For our library that Westfield Library Board of Trustees State LD-21 State LD-22 7th Congressional District Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Representative Leonard Lance (R) 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 [Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood, Summit and Cranford Asm. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 8, 2018 Page 5 We Stand When the President Enters, The Westfield Board Of Health Held A Not Because of Him But for The Office Meeting On January 22, 2018 “We the People,” the famous first vided we fall. Let us not split into Influenza (flu) is widespread in the Overlook Medical Center is offer- three words of the Preamble of the factions which must destroy that union area, see the Center for Disease ing glucose and blood pressure screen- United States Constitution that changed upon which our existence hangs.” Control’s map at www.cdc.gov/flu/ ings on the following Mondays from the course of world history, mean “We” The Great Seal of the United States weekly/usmap.htm. It is not too late 10 a.m. to 1 p.m: February 5, 12, and and not some special interest. includes the words “E Pluribus Unum” to get a flu inoculation; you, your 26, and March 5, 12, 19 and 26. These The “United” in the United States of (“Out of many, one”). family, and your co-workers can ben- screenings will be held at the Over- America means together, not divisible. What then is to unite us along our efit if you get the vaccine. Please do look Downtown Center located at But tell this to the country today so path through history? not delay, it can take up to two weeks 357 Springfield Avenue Summit. Each riven by political and ideological di- What can unite us in the central for the flu shot to protect you from the of these screenings requires pre-reg- visions. task of making our country greater, virus. Vaccines are readily available istration and there is no fee. Call 1- Who is thinking of the country freer, stronger, and more prosperous from your health care provider and 800-247-9580 to register. rather than some special interest than ever before? many of the area pharmacies. Information on the health group? How can the disunities of today The Board reviewed the Westfield department’s activities, including Yes, in a democracy we each are become the unity of tomorrow? Regional Health Department reports child health clinics and vaccines for entitled to our opinions, hopefully Or shall we hobble along from day for December 2017. During the end adults, and other programs and ac- based upon fact. to day, never knowing the course we of November and through December tivities can be found on the Westfield SOUPER STUDENTS...For the fourth year in a row, the students of Harding But we had best take heed of James are taking because we do not know the Department conducted 25 inspec- Regional Health Department website School in Kenilworth collected canned goods, plus hats, gloves and scarves, for the Madison in Federalist Paper 10. He which self interest shall take domi- tions; 21resulted in satisfactory rat- at www.westfieldnj.gov/health. Cranford Elmora Soup Kitchen and the First Baptist Church of Elizabeth’s Food warned against “faction,” what we nance over the national interest? ings, one (a walk-in investigation) The next meeting of the Westfield Pantry. The Student Council started this project to coincide with “Souper” Bowl today call a special interest group. He There is the spectacle of the Demo- resulted in no rating and three were Board of Health will be on Monday, Sunday in memory of Judy Ringler, a beloved Harding School secretary. Ms. was not against people gathering to- cratic members of Congress at the found conditionally satisfactory. March 5 at 5:30 p.m. in the Westfield Ringler was a dedicated volunteer and supporter of the Cranford/Elmora Soup gether in a group to voice their opin- last State of the Union Address re- Six schools were audited for com- Municipal Building; the public is in- Kitchen for several years. Each year she coordinated a school collection of hats, ions. His concern was “some com- maining in their seats when the Presi- pliance with maintaining proper im- vited to attend. gloves and scarves for the guests of the program. mon impulse of passion, or of inter- dent of the United States of America munization records. All schools were Thomas O’Neill, President est, adverse to the rights of other entered the chamber of the House of 100 percent in compliance. Child- Westfield Board of Health citizens, or to the permanent and ag- Representatives. This perhaps more hood lead prevention investigations Registration Begins March 1 gregate interests of the community.” than most things illustrates how far were discussed. One child in Westfield Madison thought that factions could faction and hence disunity has come. is the subject of a lead investigation. more likely be controlled in a large We stand when the President enters For Kidz Klub Day Camp republic such as the United States the room not because of him but because Children, Taxpayers Win than in a small republic because of “a of his office. For when we stand for his CRANFORD — Members of the berships is open to residents and non- greater variety of parties” so that no office we stand for our beloved country. With CHIP Passage Cranford Pool and Fitness Center may residents starting Thursday, March 1, one party would be able “to outnum- Whatever our grievances, large or enroll child members in Kidz Klub, a and must be completed before regis- ber and oppress the rest. small, there must be the one govern- The Children’s Health Insurance important we fill in this gap in cover- weekly summer day camp, running tering for the Kidz Klub. Registration But, tragically, Madison has been ing theme that Abraham Lincoln im- Program (CHIP) has now been au- age and do so in a fiscally responsible from June 18 to August 24. The Klub packets will be available either in the proven wrong. For today even the mortalized with “A house divided thorized and funded for six more way. Children and taxpayers won with emphasizes outdoor play, pool ac- Fitness Center at 401 Centennial Av- immense size of the United States has cannot stand.” years. This is a major accomplish- the signing of this legislation. tivities, arts and crafts, as well as a enue or online at cranfordnj.org/pool- not prevented the advance of special Or take Aesop’s advice in “The ment: nine million low-income chil- The debate over CHIP has played weekly bus trip. fitness-center/pages/forms starting interests to the point that the unity of Bundle of Sticks” about quarreling sons dren depend on CHIP and the Con- out in news reports for several weeks Enrollment is for children ages 5 to Monday, February 12. Registration the country is being torn apart by who individually cannot break the gressional Budget Office estimates with the major criticism being aimed 12, with options for early dropoff (7 will begin March 1 and will take groups having only their own con- bundle of sticks. Their father admon- that CHIP will actually save taxpayer at the process. I, too, am critical of a.m.) and late pickup (6:30 p.m.). The place Monday through Friday, 8:30 cerns at heart. ishes them, “Union gives strength.” funds in the long run. that process – policy differences or Kidz Klub runs for 10 weeks but a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and must be done in Patrick Henry in his last speech, I have been a supporter of CHIP the filibuster may be to blame for the participants may enroll for one to person, as space is limited. For addi- Stephen Schoeman since one of my first votes in Con- Senate’s inaction but the U.S. House, three weeks, four to six weeks or tional hours or more information, call March 1799, two months before he Westfield died, declared, “United we stand, di- gress and the House Energy and Com- and specifically the Energy and Com- seven to 10 weeks. Sally at (908) 709-7260, extension merce Health Subcommittee, of which merce Committee, did the job we Registration for summer pool mem- no. 2307. I am a member, drafted this most were required to do: reauthorize the Suburban Speech Center recent legislation. CHIP sets up a program and get it passed. program under which states receive There are debates to come on the Westfield Area Y to Host federal support to provide child health sustainability of other important fed- Celebrates 40th Year assistance to uninsured, low-income eral programs. I will continue to be children who meet certain require- involved in bipartisan collaborations Presidents’ Day Jump In January, Dr. Nancy Polow, cluding Miami Dade College in ments. Comprehensive medical, den- and use CHIP as a model of how an WESTFIELD — The Westfield Scotch Plains resident, celebrated her online at westfieldynj.org or in per- Florida, Seton Hall University and tal, vision and prescription coverage evidence-based, state-federal partner- Area YMCA invites youngsters to son at the Main Y Welcome Center. 40th year as owner and William Paterson Uni- are options for those children whose ship should work. enjoy “Presidents’ Day Jump” while director of Suburban A $7 donation per person ages 2 to versity in New Jersey. families do not qualify for Medicaid Rep. Leonard Lance they are off from school on Monday, adult will benefit the Y’s Annual Speech Center, located in She has lectured and also cannot get insurance through Westfield February 19. It will take place from Short Hills. Support Campaign, which ensures throughout the country. private plans. 11 a.m. to noon in the Main Y Gym, that no one experiencing a bona fide Nancy Polow, Ph.D., Suburban Speech State innovation is encouraged and located at 220 Clark Street, was previously recog- Reading Is financial hardship and who lives or Center has received many states have implemented pro- Westfield. works in Westfield, Cranford, nized by her NJSHA col- commendations on the grams that provide excellent services Geared to families with children leagues when they Good for You! Garwood or Mountainside is turned state and national levels and reduce costs. New Jersey covers ages 8 and under, and open to all, the away for inability to pay. awarded her “The Out- for its work with the pe- nearly 130,000 children, enabling event will allow participants to en- standing Clinical Achieve- For more information, contact diatric through adoles- many young people to have timely joy jumping on three huge inflatables. Eileen Rooney at (908) 301-YMCA ment Award” and the cent population. For ad- access to doctors’ appointments, pre- Registration is required by 10 a.m. “Honors of the Associa- (9622), extension no. 134, or ditional information, ventative care and other services. It is on February 19 and can be done [email protected]. tion” award. She was fea- please contact the Cen- tured on “CBS This Morn- ter at (973) 921-1400 or For All Your Business, Tax ing” as well as the Na- Dr. Nancy Polow visit the website at www.goleader.com/ tional Geographic Net- www.suburbanspeechcenter.com. & Financial Needs work (The Science Times). Dr. Polow subscribe has served as an adjunct professor at Paid Bulletin Board three colleges and universities, in- goleader.com/form/bulletin

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He was a strong-willed children; four great- by family and friends. made people feel a little Investors in Fanwood for several A Funeral Mass was offered on Tues- man whose health be- grandchildren, and his She was born March 20, happier for having talked years. She then worked as a banker day, February 6, at St. Bartholomew gan failing him the last first wife, Virginia. He 1917 in Westfield, N.J., with her. She will be for United National Bank in Plainfield the Apostle Church. Arrangements years, but he faced it was predeceased by his where she resided until missed by everyone who before retiring in 2003. were by Rossi Funeral Home, 1937 with dignity. older brother, Avelino. moving to De Pere, Wis., knew her. Rose was a Jean was a parishioner of St. Westfield Avenue, Scotch Plains. Born on March 8, 1937 Jesus’ Funeral Mass in 1998. After attending member of the Holy Trin- Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Contributions can be made in in Havana, Cuba, he mar- will be celebrated on Sat- Drake College she mar- ity Greek Orthodox Catholic Church for over 68 years. Jean’s name to the Interfaith Food ried Virginia Fiallo there urday, February 10, ried her Sunday School Church in Fond du Lac. She loved to read and her Yankees. Pantry of Morris, in 1959, divorcing in Jesus Perez-Santalla 2018, at 10:30 a.m., at sweetheart and remained She is survived by her But, what Jean loved the most, and www.donatenow.networkforgood.org/ 1992. In 1993, he remar- the Our Lady of Lourdes happily married for 72 sister, Phyllis, and broth- lived her life for, was her three grand- interfaithfoodpantry, or to the Schol- ried Elena Goycoechea, settling in Church, 300 Central Avenue, Moun- years. She and her hus- ers, Grenville and Rich- children. She was there for every im- arship Fund at the St. Bartholomew Cuernavaca, Mexico, in 2006, where tainside, N.J. Interment will follow band, Stephen, owned ard; son, Stephen portant activity, event, game, and Academy of Scotch Plains, N.J. he resided until his death. People who at St. Teresa Cemetery in Summit, and operated Helen (Debra); grandchildren, moment of their lives. February 8, 2018 met him felt special. He could bring N.J. Elliott’s Candy Co. Karinne (Jeff), Jason out the best in them. He loved his Arrangements are by Gray Funeral based in Plainfield, N.J., Rose Arbes (Leah), Nicole (Kevin), family. He appreciated and honored Directors of Westfield, N.J. To offer until their early retire- Shawn (Michelle) and FCC Lenten Sermon Series, hard work and loved America. condolences, please go to ment in 1965. They enjoyed boating Lynsie (Carl); 10 (almost 11) great- Jesus is survived by his wife, Elena; www.grayfuneralhomes.com. along the Jersey Shore and were both grandchildren and one great-great his six children, Javier de Jesus February 8, 2018 active in the Watchung Power Squad- grandson. Adult Studies Program Due ron and later in Green Bay. Rose She was preceded in death by her enjoyed traveling with her husband, parents, Salvatore and Anna WESTFIELD — The First Con- ebrations. The series will continue particularly to Greece and Italy. They Pasquarella; her son, James; her hus- gregational Church of Westfield will on February 27, March 6 and March once took a two-month road trip band, Stephen; sisters, Esther and offer a special sermon series and 20 in the church’s Wightman Chapel throughout the United States. She was Florence, and brother, David. Adult Studies program in obser- Lounge. an accomplished artist and enjoyed Family and friends may visit at Cot- vance of Lent, the most sacred sea- First Congregational Church, a painting with friends at the De Pere ter Funeral Home, 860 N. Webster son of the Christian tradition. All member of the United Church of Senior Center. She thoroughly en- Avenue, De Pere, Wis., on Saturday, are free and open to the public. Christ, is located at 125 Elmer joyed De Pere and Green Bay. She February 17, from 10 a.m. until the Beginning Sunday, February 18, Street, Westfield. For additional in- was a lifelong Green Bay Packer fan. time of the service at 11 a.m. For at 10 a.m., this year’s annual Lenten formation, call the church office at The past six years she lived at Bellevue online condolences, visit Sermon Series will explore the (908) 233-2494 or visit the church Senior Residence, where she enjoyed www.cotterfuneralhome.com. theme of “Crossroads.” Each week, website at fccofwestfield.org. and cherished new friendships. Any- February 8, 2018 the morning’s message will exam- ine a story from the Gospels of Trinity School Slates individuals or groups whose life was changed by their encounter with Tricky Tray Friday College Women Prepare To Jesus, the choice that encounter left CRANFORD — The Trinity Epis- them with going forward, and how copal Day School (TEDS) will host ‘Go Van Gogh’ Monday those choices reflect the ones people its fourth annual Tricky Tray event VALENTINE SUNDAY...The Miller-Cory House Museum in Westfield will are given today. The series will con- tomorrow, Friday, February 9, from 7 welcome visitors this Sunday, February 11, between 2 and 4 p.m., for “Vintage CRANFORD — “Go Van Gogh!” is the founder of Armchair Art Tours. tinue each Sunday throughout Lent to 10 p.m. It will take place in Sherlock Valentines and a Tribute to Ms. Jean Groszmann.” Intricate and embellished will be the topic of Michael Norris at Vincent Van Gogh, pastor and with the exception of the Lenten Hall at the school, located at 205 valentines, pictured, will be on display. A children’s craft and refreshments also the Monday, February 12 meeting of painter, produced more than 2,000 Music Festival on March 18. North Avenue East, Cranford. Tick- will be part of the festivities. the College Women’s Club of Cranford. works of art in his last decade. As he Beginning Tuesday, February 20, ets are $25 per person. The meeting will take place at the First had no children, he viewed his paint- at 7:30 p.m., the Adult Studies se- “Proceeds from the evening will go Presbyterian Church, located at 11 ings as his progeny. Mr. Norris will ries “Four Accounts of Jesus’ Res- for new classroom equipment,” said Miller-Cory Museum Plans Springfield Avenue, Cranford. explore some of these “Brilliant Chil- urrection” will examine the varying Nancy Ditzel, TEDS director. “We Mr. Norris has a Bachelor of Arts in dren,” especially those at the Metro- accounts of Jesus’ burial and resur- invite all adults to join us for a fun Valentine Program Sunday Classics from the University of Cali- politan Museum of Art, with attendees rection in the four Gospels as well evening for a great cause.” fornia at San Diego and a Master of at this meeting. The evening will begin as the letters of Paul. All of them Attendees need to bring their own WESTFIELD — Love will be in tions also will resume in March. Arts in Classics and a Ph.D. in Art at 7 p.m. with refreshments, followed affirm his resurrection but differ in food and wine. Coffee, tea, water and the air this Sunday, February 11, The Miller-Cory House Museum History from the University of Cali- by the meeting and Mr. Norris’ pro- various ways. Participants will ex- desserts will be provided. Tickets may between 2 and 4 p.m., when the is available for school, Scout or fornia at Santa Barbara. He has spent gram. The meeting is open to the pub- plore the diversity of the accounts be purchased in advance or at the Miller-Cory House Museum pre- other group tours. Also available is 20 years at the Cloisters Museum and lic and all are invited to attend. and discuss what they mean for their door. Interested persons are asked to sents “Vintage Valentines and a Trib- the Showcase of 18th Century Skills, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in The College Women’s Club of own Lenten journey and Easter cel- call (908) 276-2881. ute to Ms. Jean Groszmann.” The during which volunteers demon- New York and has lectured in classical Cranford also invites the public to museum is located at 614 Mountain strate colonial-era crafts and dis- and medieval art, the areas of his ex- attend its first annual “Scholar Tea” on Avenue, Westfield. cuss 18th-century life in New Jer- pertise, on trips all over the world. He Sunday, March 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. It ‘Terrarium’ and ‘Café’ Set The writing of romantic notes and sey for interested groups, including will be held at Bates Hall in the First letters for St. Valentine’s Day was on-site at local schools. Best Friend to Hold Presbyterian Church on Springfield very popular in colonial America. For more information, call (908) Avenue in Cranford. An assortment of At Lavy House This Month By the mid-1800s, the first mass- 232-1776 or e-mail Cat Adoption Saturday tea sandwiches and gourmet tea will WESTFIELD — Two programs are “The Memory Café” will be held produced Valentine’s Day cards [email protected]. De- BERKELEY HEIGHTS — Best be provided along with a guest speaker scheduled for February at The Senior on Tuesday, February 27, from noon were sold, and an industry was born. tails on programs also are posted on Friend Dog and Animal Adoption, who will talk about the history of tea. Resource Center at The Lavy House, to 2 p.m. This program provides a Sunday’s event will feature a dis- the museum’s Facebook page and on Inc. will hold a cat adoption event this The Cake Artist Cafe will cater the located at 748 East Broad Street, casual opportunity to enjoy lunch, play of vintage valentines, some its website, millercoryhouse.org. Saturday, February 10. It will take sandwiches and desserts for the tea. Westfield. They include “Making Your social activities and entertainment dating to the 1800s; a children’s place from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Pet All proceeds from the tea will support Own Terrarium” and “Memory Café.” for individuals with early to moder- Valentine’s Day craft and light re- Hypertension Clinic Supplies Plus, located at 410 Spring- the club’s scholarship fund, which pro- “Making Your Own Terrarium” with ate Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia freshments. The program also will field Avenue, Berkeley Heights. vides scholarships for Cranford high- Rutgers Master Gardeners will be the and their care partners. It is open, include a tribute to Jean Groszmann, To Be at Library Additionally, visitors can have Val- school seniors who are pursuing a featured program for senior citizens free of charge, to Alzheimer’s/De- whose collections, including valen- SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- entine photos taken with their pets degree at a college or university. Tick- and their families on Tuesday, Febru- mentia caregivers in the community tines, provided the basis for numer- ship nurse will be available at the between 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ets are $30 per person. For ordering ary 13, at 11:30 a.m. A light lunch will and their loved ones. A light lunch ous programs at the museum. Ad- Scotch Plains Public Library for blood The price is $10 per pet for a four-by- information, send an e-mail to be served and kosher dietary laws ob- will be served and kosher dietary mission is $4 for ages 13 and older; pressure checks on Tuesday, Febru- six-inch or five-by-seven-inch photo. [email protected]. served. Registration is recommended laws observed. Registration is re- $3 for ages 3 to 12, and free for ary 13, from 10 a.m. until noon. No if planning to attend. To register, e- quired for the Memory Café as space those under age 3. registration is required. mail [email protected] or call (908) is limited. To register, call Naomi Upcoming Sunday programs in- The Scotch Plains Public Library 352-8375. Kreutzer at (908) 352-8375. clude “A Spot of Tea” on March 4 is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one The Senior Resource Center at and “Maple Sugar Sunday” on March block from Park Avenue, in the center Alzheimer’s Group The Lavy House is a joint venture 18. Open-hearth cooking demonstra- of the township. between Jewish Family Service of To Meet February 16 Central New Jersey, Temple Emanu- WESTFIELD — Jewish Family El of Westfield and the Westfield Service (JFS) of Central New Jersey, United Fund. Through a grant from a non-sectarian health and social ser- the Jewish Community Foundation Westfield Pediatric vice agency, will host an Alzheimer’s of Greater MetroWest NJ, Jewish Support Group, through Alzheimer’s Family Service of Central New Jer- Dental Group New Jersey, on Friday, February 16. sey provides programming and the It will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. at services of Licensed Clinical Social The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, Worker Naomi Kreutzer each Tues- located at 140 Mountain Avenue, day. Programs are free of charge and Westfield. open to the entire community. Free and open to Alzheimer’s/De- mentia caregivers in the community, St. James Announces the group is run in accordance with Alzheimer’s New Jersey guidelines. Ash Wed. Schedule Participants are welcome to join the SPRINGFIELD — St. James the group at any time. The support group Apostle Roman Catholic Church has CREATIVE AND KIND...The women of the Creative Hands Community Service is not suitable for individuals with the announced its Ash Wednesday ser- Group of Second Westfield Senior Citizens Housing display the handmade prayer dementia diagnosis. vice schedule for February 14. Ashes shawls they recently donated to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital- Registration is recommended. If Rahway. Donna Mancuso, director of marketing and community education at will be distributed at the 7:30 a.m. RWJ-Rahway, is pictured at the far left. planning to attend, or seeking more Mass; the 11 a.m. Liturgy of the information about the JFS program for Word Service (with St. James Alzheimer’s and Dementia Disorders, School); 3:30 p.m. Liturgy of the contact Alice Greenberg-Sheedy at Word Service, and 7 p.m. Mass. St. SWSCH Group Donates [email protected] James Church is located at 45 South Prayer Shawls to RWJ or (908) 352-8375. Springfield Avenue, Springfield. Dentistry for Infants, Children WESTFIELD — The 18 women Oxygen (HBO) Therapy Chamber Tricky Tray, Golf Outing Adolescents, and Special Needs of the Second Westfield Senior Citi- at its Wound Center, as well as its zens Housing (SWSCH) Creative Physical Therapy Unit. The women To Benefit ECF Families Hands Community Service Group were then treated to lunch in the • New Patients Welcome hand-knitted and crocheted an as- RWJ cafeteria. SCOTCH PLAINS — The [email protected]. sortment of 71 prayer shawls which The mission of the Creative Emmanuel Cancer Foundation (ECF) The ECF Golf Outing will be held • Laser Dentistry they donated to Robert Wood Hands Community Service Group has announced two events taking place on Monday, July 16, at the Holly- Johnson University Hospital- is to build a community of women in the spring and summer. All pro- wood Golf Club, located at 510 Rahway on January 18. whose intent is to spread love and ceeds will benefit children with can- Roseld Avenue, Deal. Registration • In Office General Anesthesia The women began this project in warmth with their knitted and cro- cer and their families. will begin at 10:30 a.m., with a buffet early Fall 2017 after they com- cheted items to those in need. Since The Fourth Annual Tricky Tray lunch at 11 a.m. and a shotgun start at pleted an afghan project for the 2014, these women have faithfully Fundraiser will take place on Satur- 12:30 p.m. A cocktail reception will Timothy P. McCabe, D.M.D. New Jersey Veterans Home in come together every week to knit day, May 5, at 6 p.m. This event will be be held from 5:15 to 6 p.m., followed Board Certified Menlo Park. Members of the group and crochet items for donation. held at Mother Seton Regional High by a buffet dinner at 6 p.m., the guest knitted and crocheted each shawl The Community Service Group School, located at 1 Valley Road, Clark. speaker at 6:15 p.m., awards at 6:30 Julie Jong, D.M.D. using their own unique patterns. would appreciate receiving donations The first ticket will be pulled at 8 p.m. p.m., and a wrap-up at 6:40 p.m. The Board Certified The bulk of the yarn used for this of yarn/wool to continue their projects, Tickets are $25 and include one sheet cost is $400 for a single golfer and project was from donations. and expressed appreciation to the com- of 25 Tier One tickets. Hundreds of $1,500 for a foursome. For more in- Kelly Walk, D.D.S. “These shawls are being distrib- munity for their generous yarn dona- baskets and items with three tiers of formation, contact Barbara at (908) Board Certified uted to various ambulatory and inpa- tions. Anyone interested in donating prizes will be available. There also 322-4323, extension no. 17, or tient units around the hospital. Al- yarn may call Carezza Motley, recre- will be a 50/50 raffle and door prizes. [email protected]. Spon- John Chang, D.D.S. ready, I have heard wonderful things ation director, at (908) 518-9586, ex- Attendees are invited to bring their sorships and ads also are available. Board Certified about the shawls. Our patients love tension no. 5. own drinks and snacks. Light refresh- For up-to-date information or hap- them — the colorful shawls are so Second Westfield Senior Citizens ments will be served. penings at ECF, interested persons lovely and are better than blankets,” Housing, located at 1129 Boynton Reservations may be made for a are invited to “like” the organiza- 908-232-1231 said Donna Mancuso, director of Avenue, Westfield, opened in Oc- table of eight. Checks should be tion on Facebook: Emmanuel Can- marketing and community education tober 1995. Sitting on 8.5 acres of made payable to Emmanuel Cancer cer Foundation, follow ECF on 555 Westfield Avenue, Westfield at RWJ-Rahway. park-like land, it is adjacent to the Foundation. For more information, Twitter@EmmanuelCancer, find www.kidsandsmiles.com Members of the group were given senior citizens building located at contact Barbara Kopel at (908) 322- ECF on Instagram, or visit the a tour of the hospital’s Hyperbaric 1133 Boynton Avenue. 4323, extension no. 17, or website at emmanuelcancer.org. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 8, 2018 Page 7 Fanwood Presb. Offers Calvary Lutheran Invites Lenten Programs to All All For Ash Wednesday FANWOOD — The Fanwood Pres- Pittsburgh Theological Seminary’s CRANFORD — The Calvary worship every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in byterian Church invites everyone to website at pts.edu/devotional. Lutheran Church invites the commu- the sanctuary. Everyone is welcome. attend its Ash Wednesday service and Sunday worship throughout Lent nity to Ash Wednesday services on Calvary is located at 108 Eastman Lenten Soup and Devotions program. will be filled with sacred music at both February 14 at 1:15 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. Street, Cranford. For more informa- The Ash Wednesday service will the traditional 9:30 a.m. service and Ash Wednesday marks the beginning tion about the congregation, call the be held on February 14 in the sanctu- the contemporary 11:15 a.m. service of the 40-day journey of Lent. Both office at (908) 276-2418 or go to ary at 7:30 p.m. It will include a brief between February 18 and March 25. the afternoon and evening services calvarycranford.com. message from the Reverend David The Fanwood Presbyterian Church will include Holy Communion and Jahnke, pastor, along with choral welcomes all. For more information, the Imposition of Ashes. Author Geri Livelli To music, communion and the imposi- call the church office at (908) 889- On Ash Wednesday, Christians tion of ashes. 8891, e-mail [email protected] traditionally gather in worship to Sign Books Feb. 10 The Soup and Devotions program or check out the website at confess their sins and prepare their CRANFORD — The community will take place in the church dining fanwoodpc.org. hearts and minds for the renewal of is invited to meet Cranford author room. Attendees are asked to enter faith through the life, death and Geri Livelli this Saturday, February from McDermott Place. This pro- resurrection of Jesus Christ. 10, between 1 and 4 p.m., at gram will be offered Wednesday eve- Son, Ryan James, “It’s interesting that Ash Wednes- Periwinkle’s Fine Gifts, located at 19 nings starting February 21 at 6:30 day falls on St. Valentine’s Day this North Union Avenue, Cranford. p.m. It will include a simple meal of Born to McCormacks ROARING 20’s RETURN...Costumed volunteers of the Mountainside Historic year,” said Calvary Pastor Carol Lind- Ms. Livelli will sign copies of her soup, salad and bread, followed by a Laurie and Kevin McCormack of Committee await their guests for last year’s Downton Abbey dinner at the Deacon say. “We are hoping to take a prag- book “The Cameo.” Refreshments 7 p.m. study called “Psalms for the Westfield have announced the birth Andrew Hetfield House. This year, on Friday, February 23, the committee will matic look at the failures many of us will be served. A free chocolate rose Journey.” This is based on the Rever- of their son, Ryan James, on Wednes- host a Roaring 20’s-inspired dinner evening at the Hetfield House, featuring a experience in relationships and the will be given with every book pur- end Tim Keller’s commentary on day, January 24, 2018, at 9:57 a.m., at cocktail reception, dinner/dessert and live 20’s jazz music. grace that God in Christ offers.” chase. There will be 20 percent off all seven psalms that echo the prayers of Morristown Memorial Hospital. Calvary Lutheran Church holds cameo jewelry in the store that day. believers throughout the ages. Ryan weighed 9 pounds and 2 Participants will look at prayers of ounces and measured 21 inches in Hetfield House to Host Confession, Seeking, Thirst, Rest, For length at birth. He joins his brother, Mountainside Library Lists the World, For the King and for Secu- Sean, who is 4 years old, and his rity. These address the brokenness of sister, Madison, who is 2½ years old. 1920’s Speakeasy Social humanity and point to the end of the The baby’s maternal grandparents MOUNTAINSIDE – Building on buffet dinner featuring salad, veg- Further February Events story — Easter. are Edward and Lucretia Hogan of the successes of their previous years’ etables and main dishes. Meatless A DVD component and discussion Westfield. His paternal grandparents Colonial- and Downton Abbey-themed items will be available. Beer and MOUNTAINSIDE — The her home in Mountainside. Therapy will be led by Pastors Ken Macari and are John McCormack of Garwood dinners, volunteers at Mountainside’s wine will be served with dinner. Mountainside Public Library has an- dogs are dogs who go with their own- David Jahnke. Subsequent studies will and the late Kathleen McCormack. Deacon Andrew Hetfield House are After dinner, diners will enjoy des- nounced programs for the second half ers to volunteer in settings such as happen on February 28, March 7, Both of Ryan’s parents, Laurie planning a Roaring 20’s Speakeasy serts plus coffee/tea and participate in of February and the remaining Tues- schools, hospitals and nursing homes. March 14 and March 21. (Hogan) McCormack and Kevin Social dinner event. Roaring 20’s party activities. Through- day Night Movies for the month, in- From working with a child who is There are many daily devotionals McCormack, are 1999 graduates of Scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday, out the evening, costumed servers will cluding Going In Style (2017, PG-13) learning to read to visiting a senior in for Lent. For an online version, visit Westfield High School. February 23, at the Hetfield House, assist guests amidst era-appropriate on February 13; The Secret of Roan assisted living, therapy dogs and their this event is a fundraiser for the decorations accompanied by live 20’s Inish (1995, PG) on February 20, and owners work together as a team to Mountainside Restoration Commit- jazz music from Joe DeVico and his The Big Sick (2017, R) on February improve the lives of other people. Library to Host Excel Class, tee, with a portion of the proceeds Speakeasy Trio. The music is spon- 27. All screenings begin at 6:30 p.m. Participants will have an opportu- going to the restoration and mainte- sored by The Arbor Terrace “Guided Meditation for Inner nity to cuddle up and read to Kalee for Pol. Ad Music, Frost Kings nance of the historic Hetfield and Mountainside Senior Living Facility. Peace” will be offered Thursday, Feb- five to 10 minutes. They are asked to Levi Cory houses. The snow date for Space for this “Flappers & ruary 15, at 7:30 p.m. Each month bring two favorite books with them to WESTFIELD – Three programs to glorify and to detract. the dinner is Saturday, February 24. Bootleggers...Roaring 20’s Speakeasy participants explore and experience read when they come. This program is are on tap at the Westfield Memo- The Frost Kings, a four-piece R&B, The Hetfield House, at its previ- Social” is limited and any interested the most talked-about, evidence- especially designed for emergent and rial Library during mid-February. swing and blues band originating from ous location on Route 22, was once adults should call for reservations im- based meditation techniques for in- beginning readers in kindergarten and The library is located at 550 East the North Jersey area, will play on the site of a “tea house” during Pro- mediately. The cost is $75 per person. ner peace, overall well-being and grade 1. Individuals must reserve a Broad Street. Saturday, February 17, at 2 p.m. hibition. Old-timers tell stories indi- Full payments are due within one week stress reduction. This month’s topic spot for this program. Kalee will be at An advanced computer class Equally at home playing swinging cating that “there was more than tea of reservation. Reservation forms can will focus on intentions and the library monthly through June. called “How to Use Excel for Fi- shuffles, slow blues or full-tilt boogies, served in that tea house!” In homage be found at the Mountainside Public affirmations. To register for library programs, nances” will take place this Satur- their repertoire ranges from the West to its previous incarnation, the Library, Borough Hall, online at “Come Read to Kalee” will take visit the library or call (908) 233- day, February 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. Coast swing stylings of Louis Jordan Hetfield House will once again be- mountainsidehistory.org, or by calling place on Friday, February 16, at 3:30 0116. The Mountainside Public Li- Instructor Karen Camden will add and T-Bone Walker, to the classic blues come a “speakeasy” for a night. (908) 789-9420. p.m. Kalee is a therapy dog who makes brary is located at 1 Constitution Plaza. to participants’ basic working of Luther “Guitar Jr.” Johnson, B.B. Guests are encouraged to dress in The Deacon Andrew Hetfield knowledge by identifying and dem- King and Muddy Waters, to the R&B Roaring 20’s attire. House and Levi Cory House are lo- onstrating formulas, functions, auto of Jackie Brenston and Otis Redding. The evening will begin with a re- cated at Constitution Plaza adjacent SAGE Rep. to Be Speaker features and templates along with These programs are open to ception in the Hetfield House’s for- to the Mountainside Public Library. shortcuts and helpful tips. Prereq- Westfield Memorial Library and mal parlor, where guests will enjoy Constitution Plaza is the first right uisites include keyboarding skills MURAL cardholders. MURAL live music, appetizers and Jeffrey’s off Birch Hill Road which is off New At Parkinson’s Meeting and a minimum level of Basic Ex- cardholders belong to the 43 librar- Jumpin’ signature cocktail. After the Providence Road near the WESTFIELD — Kathy Support Group. Information will be cel. Students can bring their own ies that are part of the Middlesex reception, guests will proceed to the Mountainside Volunteer Fire House. Bassiacos, RN, will be the guest available about the bus trip to the laptop or use a library laptop. Union Reciprocal Agreement Librar- center rooms and small tables for a The Mountainside Restoration Com- speaker at the Monday, February 12 Parkinson’s Unity Walk in New York In the second program, Paul ies. Interested persons are advised to mittee, also known as the meeting of the Westfield Parkinson City’s Central Park on Saturday, April Christiansen, Ph.D., of Seton Hall visit the Westfield Memorial Library Library Friends Set Mountainside Historic Committee, Support Group. A care navigator, 28, and also the Parkinson cruise to University, will present a discussion website, wmlnj.org, and click on the is a committee of volunteers whose she will discuss the benefits and Bermuda, July 22 to 29, 2018, leav- of how music has been used in politi- “About Us” tab to see if their library Used Book Sale Dates purpose is to restore and maintain resources available at SAGE ing from Bayonne, with movement cal advertising throughout the age of is a MURAL participant. CRANFORD — The Friends of the Deacon Andrew Hetfield House Eldercare in Summit that enable disorder neurologist Daniel television. His talk, on Thursday, To register for any or all of the three the Cranford Public Library invite and the Levi Cory House and to those with Parkinson’s disease to Schneider, MD, and Delay the Dis- February 15, at 7 p.m., will examine upcoming programs, visit wmlnj.org the community to visit their used book collect and save historic information age in place at home. ease fitness instructor Jean White. how music has made candidates more and click on the Online Calendar, or sale in the Cranford Public Library’s and items from destruction. To make The group will meet from 1:30 to The support group meets on the noble and opponents more ominous, call (908) 789-4090, option 0. Friendly Book Cellar. The sale will reservations, for information or to 3 p.m. in the Parish House Lounge second Monday of each month, ex- take place on Wednesday, March 7, 4 donate funds, call (908) 789-9420 of The Presbyterian Church in cept July and August. All people with to 8:30 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, or go to mountainsidehistory.org. Westfield, located at 140 Mountain Parkinson’s and/or their caregivers Wednesday Morning Club March 8 and 9, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Avenue, Westfield. The Parish are welcome to attend. There is no and Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m. to Library Invites Adults House is the red brick building. charge, and registration is not neces- 3:30 p.m. Attendees also will learn more sary. Light refreshments are served. Highlights Feb. Programs More than 10,000 adult and For Valentine Craft about two upcoming events orga- For more information, call Barbara CRANFORD — The Wednesday will take place at the Cranford Com- children’s books, as well as CDs, DVDs SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch nized by the Westfield Parkinson Ringk at (908) 403-3129. Morning Club has announced its munity Center, located at 220 Wal- and recorded books, will be for sale. Plains Public Library invites adults to calendar of activities for the month nut Avenue, Cranford. Prices range from 25 cents to $2, ex- learn simple origami by making an of February. There will be no busi- The Literature Department will cept for a few specially-marked items. elegant Valentine gift bag out of a DUGHI, HEWIT & DOMALEWSKI ness meeting this month. meet at the home of Barbara Jack- Saturday will be Bag Day, when cus- doily during a craft program on The club’s first event of the month son on Monday, February 26, at 1 tomers can fill a bag with books for $8. Wednesday, February 14, at 3 p.m. will be the Tuesday, February 13 p.m. Ms. Jackson will lead partici- The library is located at 224 Walnut Space is limited and advance regis- Criminal Defense Matters meeting of its Public Affairs De- pants in a discussion of the New Avenue, Cranford. Entrance to the sale tration is required. To register, go to partment at 1 p.m. at the home of York Times bestseller “The Tender is through the side door, just off the scotlib.org, e-mail [email protected], State and Municipal Criminal Court Lorraine Ross. Those planning to Bar” by J.R. Moehringer. Interested main parking lot. The sale is wheel- call (908) 322-5007, extension no. attend are asked to call her. Mem- persons are asked to call Ms. Jack- chair-accessible. Proceeds will ben- 204, or stop by the library Reference Motor Vehicle Tickets • DWI bers are asked to bring articles from son if they plan to attend. efit the library. For more information Desk. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN 138-lbs), Luke DiGiovanni (2nd in Bencivenga, who took to the mat in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times UCT at 126-lbs) and Dean Smith (132- the second bout of the evening at 145- Absentees due to illness or injury lbs) but the JV stand-ins were ready to lbs, but he was well aware that with a prevented what could have been a get their chance and gave it their all. full lineup, the match would have very tight match between two rivals at “That obviously wasn’t Cranford’s been much closer, perhaps not even the Westfield High School gym on go-to lineup. When they are at full decided until the final bout was over. February 2. But with four key Cou- strength, they are a really good team. “A lot of where their good guys gars out of the lineup, both teams We’ve been there. We’ve been there were is where we had our good guys,” needed to readjust their lineups and with the depleated lineup. It’s tough! Bencivenga commented. the result was a 43-18 victory by the But those Cranford kids wrestled hard The Blue Devils took a 3-0 team Blue Devils over Cranford. knowing that they didn’t have all their lead when Luke Scanlan recorded a Missing from the Cougar lineup firepower,” Blue Devil Head Coach single-leg trip, a backdoor-to-front were Rob Schork (the Union County Glen Kurz said. door and a double-leg takedown to Tournament [UCT] champ at 220- One veteran the Cougars needed grab an 8-2 decision over Jack lbs), Conor Halpin (2nd in UCT at bonus points from was junior AJ Korzeneski at 138-lbs.

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GOING AIRBORNE...Blue Devil Russ Weber was lifted into the air several times by Cougar Justin Alpaugh-McLean in his 182-lb bout but Weber bounced back every time to claim a 5-4 victory. Bencivenga then went to his arse- until I was able to get my bar on the lift, a single-to-a-double and a short nal of barrel rolls, fireman’s and right side and run him over and get the throw takedown to go with a far arm duckunder takedowns to build a 12-3 six for the team,” Bencivenga de- tilt to seize an 8-3 victory over Kyell lead over Sean Dwyer before he scribed. Roper. Blue Devil Tim Miller loved pinned him in 3:50 with an arm bar/ Bencivenga also pulled off a slick his head-and-arm series of takedowns wrist combination. leg-around to grapevine reversal early to grab an 11-4 decision over Danny “I knew the team needed six. They in the second period. Swanson at 170-lbs. needed big points from me, so I kept Blue Devil Jordan Simpson also Next came a toss-up bout between trying to get in my high crotch went the takedown route in his 152-lb Blue Devil Russ Weber and Justin [takedown] and got behind. I tried bout with Max Nock and threw in a Alpaugh-McLean at 182-lbs. After working my turns but he got out. Then roll-through tilt, a switch reversal and being taken to the mat with a lift-and- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times I just got to my dump [barrel roll] and a half nelson nearfall to claim a 17-5, trip takedown, Weber woke up, WORKING THE ARM BAR...Cougar AJ Bencivenga, top, attempts to turn Blue Devil Sean Dwyer to his back with an arm got him to his back there. I knew I major decision. At 160-lbs, Blue Devil quickly escaped and eventually went bar maneuver during his 145-lb bout. Bencivenga did pin Dwyer in 3:50 but the Blue Devils won the match 43-18. could get to it, so I just kept hitting it Isaiah Reese recorded a single-leg CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 DOWNING 10 PTS, 12 RBS; O’BRIEN, DeVIZIO 8 PTS EACH Lady Crusaders Steal Raiders’ Comeback in Basketball, 45-38 By DAVID B. CORBIN with a big 3-pointer to open the fourth second half. Abbe-Gayle Burton (7 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times quarter. Stefanie DeVizio (assist, points, 4 assists, 4 steals) also had Multiple factors determined the steal), who also finished with eight much success under the boards with flow of the girls basketball game be- points, banged a 3-pointer to open the eight rebounds. Freshman Corrinne tween the Author L Johnson (ALJ) second half and added another with a Lyght pulled four rebounds and added Crusaders and the hosting Scotch little over a minute remaining in the three assists, two steals and two blocks. Plains-Fanwood Raiders on February fourth to bring the Raiders to within “I just try my hardest to rebound 1. But the thrilling outcome was set one point, 37-36, of the Crusaders. because I am one of the biggest play- up by an impressive Raider come- Kaysia Minor nailed a crucial 3- ers on the court,” Downing com- back in the fourth quarter that was pointer at the buzzer to end the third mented. answered by the Crusaders’ stretch of quarter. O’Brien’s 3-pointer followed by eight straight successful free throws “In the first half, I was trying to find her 2-pointer early in the fourth did in a 45-38 ALJ victory. my shot. Me and Stefanie DeVizio open the door inside. Burton took

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times BATTLING FOR THE BALL...ALJ Crusaders Amy Wysocki, No. 25, and Kristina Palella, right, attempt to wrest the ball from Raider Nya Downing as Raider Abbe-Gayle Burton, left, approaches. Downing led the Raiders with 12 rebounds and 10 points but the Crusaders won 45-38. The 10-7 Raiders were trailing by were looking for that shot and trying advantage with a putback layup and 11 points, 23-12, entering the third to place ourselves on the court. I think Downing quickly followed with a quarter but began to find success hit- when we came into the second half, layup. ting the mark from beyond the arc, we knew what we had to do to get the “There were a lot of those in the something they had no success with in score closer. We were looking for end,” Downing said. the first half. After whittling the lead each other on the wing and looking After Crusader Amy Wysocki (10 to eight points at the beginning of the for a break to kick out to us and points) sank a pair of free throws, fourth quarter, they continued hitting hoping for the girls to collapse then DeVizio hit her 3-pointer then with from the outside, drawing the Cru- we would have an open shot,” O’Brien :53.8 on the clock, Downing was sader defense out, which then opened explained. fouled and sank both free throws to the door for an inside game. Senior Nya Downing (assist, steal), put the Raiders ahead by one, 38-37. Senior Brianna O’Brien (3 assists, who led the Raiders with 10 points, Shortly afterwards Shelby Lyons was 2 steals) scored all eight of her points also led the team with 12 rebounds fouled and sank both free throws to in the second half and came through and the majority of them came in the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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By DAVID B. CORBIN in 25 seconds with a double grape- combo. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times vine and head smother. Perth Amboy Jordan Simpson worked a double- Third-seeded Westfield had little got its final victory when Nelson leg tackle takedown and an ankle pick trouble eliminating sixth-seeded Perth Mercado recorded four takedowns, takedown before turning Chris Madrid Amboy in the first round of the North which included a five-point lateral to his back in 1:55 with an arm bar/ Jersey, Section 2, Group 5 Tourna- drop, to earn a 13-6 win over Jeremy half nelson at 152-lbs. In the final ment in Westfield on February 5. The Silber at 126-lbs. bout at 160-lbs, Isaiah Reese worked 13-6 Blue Devils won 11 of the 14 Blue Devil Theo Dardia recorded a three takedowns, the final one being a weight classes to emerge with a 60-15 slip-behind takedown and a three- rugged double-leg tackle-to-back to victory. Next the Blue Devils were to point half nelson nearfall to take a 5- record a 3:23 fall over Jamil Angeles.

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times REACHING FOR THE BALL...Cougar Caroline McCaffery, No. 33, tries to take the ball away from Blue Devil Grace Elliott, No. 12, Westfield defeated Cranford, 41-30, in Westfield on February 5. Lady Blue Devils Top Cougar Cagers, 41-30 Senior Molly Ryan literally took Senior Grace Elliott had four steals, Dwyer had two points, two rebounds situations into her own hands by com- four assists, four points and four re- and a steal. Emma Pietrewicz had mitting 10 acts of theft and pumping bounds for the Blue Devils. Faith three rebounds. Caroline Kelly scored in 20 points to lead the 13-6 Westfield Dobosiewicz had six points, four eight points, Charolotte VanWhy High School girls basketball team to steals, three rebounds and an assist. scored five points, Lauren Santarelli a 41-30 victory over the visiting Samantha Stravach had six rebounds, scored four points and Caroline Cranford Cougars on February 5. Ryan two blocks and a steal. Lily Maz had McCaffery scored two points for the also had three assists and two re- five points, three rebounds, two as- Cougars. bounds. Camryn Wichelns led the 8- sists and a steal. Lauren Sgro had four Cranford 9 8 7 6 30 10 Cougars with 11 points. points and three rebounds. Caroline Westfield 8 19 6 8 41

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times WORKING A STRETCH HAMMER...Blue Devil Theo Dardia works a stretch hammerlock in his 132-lb bout with Perth Amboy’s Alan Fierrios. Dardia pinned Fierros with that maneuver in 3:36 and Westfield won 60-15.

face the second-seeded, 14-8 0 lead over Alan Fierros into the sec- BOUT SEQUENCE: Piscataway Chiefs, who defeated ond period at 132-lbs. Dardia then 170: — Miller (W) p Guzman 3:08 182: — Weber (W) d Colon 4-3 OT Bayonne, 67-6, in their sectional added an escape and another takedown 195: — Welch (P) p Loder 3:18 opener. before pinning him with a stretch 220: — Dente (W) d Llanas 6-1 The match with Perth Amboy be- hammerlock in 3:36. At 138-lbs, Luke Hwt: — Johan Colon (P) won forfeit gan in the 170-lb class and Blue Devil Scanlan recorded a side single-leg 106: — Composto (W) won forfeit 113: — Hoerle (W) won forfeit Tim Miller, survived a five-point takedown then pinned Joe Fazzino in 120: — Gimblette (W) p Abreu :25 bearhug, escaped and went on to 2:43 with a half nelson/wrist combo. 126: — Mercado (P) d Silber 13-6 record a single-leg trip takedown and Blue Devil Sean Dwyer began his 132: — Dardia (W) p Fierros 3:36 a half nelson/wrist nearfall to carry a 145-lb bout with Brandon Roman with 138: — Scanlan (W) p Fazzino 2:43 145: — Dwyer (W) p Roman 1:45 6-5 lead into the second period where a high crotch takedown and ended it 152: — Simpson (W) p Madrid 1:55 he added a head-and-arm walkaround in 1:45 with a half nelson/tight waist 160: — Reese (W) p Angeles 3:23 takedown before pinning Lewis Guzman with a wrist/half nelson combo in 3:08. Blue Devil Russ Weber went into overtime (OT) with Luis Colon at 182-lbs and after a standing first OT

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times period, he escaped in his 30-second ARMS AND HANDS EVERYWHERE...Blue Devil Molly Ryan, No. 22, guarded by Cougar Charolotte VanWhy, No. 22, period then controlled Colon to win, sees that teammate Sam Stravach, No. 2, is also closely guarded by KC Pringle. 4-3. Perth Amboy’s David Walch proved to be too much for Brendon Loder at 195-lbs and used a lateral drop to record a fall in 3:08. Blue Devil Matt Dente recorded a OLDWELL ANKER slick duck under takedown, a single- C B leg trip and a pair of escapes to beat & Aaron Llanas, 6-1, at 220-lbs. Perth E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE Amboy received a forfeit at 285-lbs then Blue Devils CJ Composto (106- lbs) and Luke Hoerle (113-lbs) both Newly Listed • Blue Ribbon Location received forfeits. At 120-lbs, Quinn Gimblette wasted David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times A SINGLE-LEG TRIP...Blue Devil Matt Dente, right, sets up a single-leg trip very little time pinning Joseph Abreu takedown in his 220-lb bout with Aaron Llanas as his nervous father observes. Crusaders Steal Raiders’ Comback in Hoops CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 put the Crusaders up one with 37 “We should have started off better In practice, they rotate well. When seconds left. Then came a bad pass in the beginning. We couldn’t just they all are clicking, good things hap- that Kristina Palella intercepted and blame that pass. They won at the free pen,” Coach Marino said. was fouled. From that point, Palella, throw line,” Downing said. “I think we should come out harder who finished with a game-leading 15 The stubborn defensive tactics by in the beginning. We finished the game points, made the Raiders pay and the Crusaders, especially in the first pretty well. If shots were falling in the would sink the Crusaders’ next six half, did make it difficult for the Raid- beginning, it would have been a com- points, all from the charity line. ers to penetrate and get off quality pletely different game,” Downing as- “Under pressure, Tina is the girl we shots. The Raiders scored just eight sessed.

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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times To No. 13 Summit, Top Montclair A boys volleyball team will start play that it can happen. 43 tables at the first dinner in 2009, and The Westfield High School boys their good fortune and scored two killing beasts, physical forces and all as a varsity program this spring and its In 2000, the boys team lost to 21 at the 2013 event. ice hockey team continues to demon- first head coach will be Jay Cook. He Shawnee by 62 points (116-54) in De- The farthest reservations so far have second-period goals. A scoreless third round solid play were turned in by will be assisted by Dave Tarullo, who cember, the most lopsided loss in pro- come from Thailand (CJ Johnson) and strate that they belong among the top period resulted in the 2-0 final favor- seniors Matt Cetlin, Sean Biglin, and coached the WHS club team last spring gram history. Then the Renegades were somewhere in the South Pacific (Phil teams in the state this year. The Blue ing Summit. Junior goalie CJ Duffy junior Petey Buontempo. Super with Chrissy Cabrales. beaten by Cherry Hill East in the South Light). Ironically, CJ and Flip were Devils answered more challenges last was stout in goal, stopping 31 shots sophomore Dylan Howard was Selke- Cook has spent the past two years as Jersey final. Facing an even bigger both in the Class of 1972 and played on week as they had another close battle for the Blue Devils. award worthy with his play at both the junior varsity girls coach, learning task, the shaved-and-tapered Blue Dev- the Devils in the 1964 Boys Football with their rival Summit Hilltoppers In their second contest of the week ends of the ice. Westfield is now 11-5- the intricacies of the sport under long- ils posted 49 lifetime best times (out of League. (No. 13 in the state of New Jersey) the Blue Devils traveled to Montclair 2 on the season and gearing up for time girls coach Bev Torok. His teams 60 swims) for an improbable 89.5-80.5 ON THIS DATE and defeated the Montclair Mounties to battle the Mounties. The game was post-season competition. went 33-10, finishing second and then victory, arguably the biggest upset in 2011: Former WHS athlete Paul (No. 16). Coincidentally both games one of Westfield’s grittier perfor- Follow the WHS boys varsity ice first in the Union County Jayvee Tour- state swimming history. That’s a 35.5- Wampler (’87) was on the second day ended with a score of 2-0. mances of the season. The combina- hockey team on Twitter nament. point turnaround. of a five-day run on Jeopardy that saw Despite a strong season thus far tion of Senior Captain Matt Rittendale (@westfieldpuck) for an informative “I went to a couple of games last There have been similar but smaller him win $75,000. Westfield is unranked in the state and, – two goals including an unassisted and entertaining take on the season’s spring and saw a lot of talent,” Cook turnarounds, in 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007 AROUND THIS DATE like Rodney Dangerfield and Aretha shorthanded masterpiece – and goalie activities. Fans can also visit the team said. “Coach Tarullo told me, ‘I know and 2013. And Bridgewater lost by 24 Feb. 7, 1983: With distance star Andy Franklin, continues to seek Duffy proved too much for Montclair website (westfieldicehockey.net) to you’re a baseball guy, but it would be respect…from Garden State hockey to handle. Sophomore Trevor Tanella see the schedule of upcoming games. great to have you here at the ground experts. picked up the only apple of the game. Come on out and support the WHS floor of this team, because I think it’s The Summit game took place at Standout performances as penalty boys varsity ice hockey team! going to be something special.’ Warinanco Ice Center in Roselle, the “I’m really a baseball guy, and it was recently renovated iconic barn where tough to walk away. But I can still help the one-time county’s best Taylor baseball in the offseason. And to get a Ham, egg and cheese sandwich has new program up and going, to have the been replaced by an $8.95 Cobb salad. sport not be a hobby, it was tough to The crowd lacked the energy and turn down.” intensity of the Union County Tour- Cook (’02) won nine varsity letters nament final at Warinanco, won by during his days at WHS – in football as an end/defensive back, in basketball as Westfield earlier in the season, but a power forward and in baseball as a not the players. It was a physical affair with plenty of chirping and less- pitcher/outfielder. He earned all-county PAST AND PRESENT...Former WHS swimming star Dave Schwartz (second (twice) and all-state in baseball, and than-friendly introductions. The first from right) visited a practice last week to wish current seniors Steve Warren period ended without any scoring. finished with a .404 career batting av- (right) and Ryan Bebel (second from left) good luck as they try to break his 25- erage that included a school-record 40- year-old school record (57.52) in the 100 breaststroke. Also pictured is head coach In the second period the Blue Dev- game hitting streak. He also played Jeff Knight. ils appeared to take a 1-0 lead but the baseball four years at Montclair State, goal was disallowed by the referee mostly as a pitcher, and was team co- to WHS in last year’s regular season. Jacob sidelined by a strep throat, Greg with an unclear rationale. Another captain as a senior. The 2018 Devils started gaining Kasko won the mile, finished third in Westfield opportunity was cancelled “I was a three-sport guy at Westfield, momentum by posting some eye-open- the two-mile and teamed with Kevin out when the Summit goalie appeared and I know the value of playing mul- ing times at the 2018 Union County McGorty to capture the high jump re- to kick the goal off its moorings. The tiple sports, of cross training,” Cook championships. Seniors Ryan Bebel lay at the Union County Indoor Track referees wearing stripes did not call a said. “My goal is to take volleyball and (1:56.09 IM; 52.55 back), Eric Bebel Championships. The meet came down delay of game penalty and once again have it turn a one-sport athlete into a (21.85 50; 47.54 100), Colin Daniel to the final relay, where the Minutemen did not provide any further explana- Photo courtesy of James Finver two-sport athlete, or a two-sport ath- (1:45.92 200; 51.41 butterfly), Steve edged the WHS team of Wayne Tiller, tion. GOING AFTER THE PUCK...Blue Devil Matt Cetlin, No. 14, goes after the puck lete who takes the spring off into a Warren (57.66 breast), Jack Cifelli Billy Byrne, Kelvin Blanton and Rich The Hilltoppers took advantage of in the game against the No. 13 Summit Hilltoppers. three-sport athlete.” (54.33 butterfly), Teddy Forbes to pull out a 40.5-40 victory. A big challenge for Cook and Tarullo Diamantopolous (1:50.30 200; 49.80 Feb. 9, 1986: With four of its top will be getting the players to realize the 100) and Conner Heffernan (22.61 50) performers serving a team suspension, sport is not the “over-on-one” or “bat- were sensational. Juniors Cooper Prieto and after its first-place 400 free relay ting it back and forth” sport that they (22.55 50; 49.61 100) and Tom Brennan was disqualified, WHS had to share the play in gym class. (1:01.42 breast) also had outstanding Union County boys swimming champi- “The only way they can break that days. And they also had three outstand- onship with Summit. The Blue Devil habit is to take some spikes to the face,” ing relay victories: 1:36.86 medley; divers got the tying points with a 4-5-9 Cook said, semi-joking. 1:28.15 200 free; 3:14.23 400 free. finish in Sunday’s snow-delayed com- COLDWELL BANKER Last year’s team had 35 players, and TABLES AVAILABLE petition. Sophomore Chris McFadden Cook is hoping that number is closer to If you would like to attend the third won the 200 and 500 freestyle. The girls 50, to have enough for a jayvee team. mythical Devil’s Den Dinner, there’s made it a sweep when Chrissy Diaz and Congratulations Westfield East | Top Producers December 2017 The team’s official signup was yester- still time. Just send me an email at Patty Berry finished 1-2 in the diving day. [email protected] with your graduat- competition to edge Union Catholic. Last spring’s team featured two play- ing year from high school and your IN PASSING ers Cook is hoping are foundation- three (or four) people from any time in Dennis Edwards, lead singer of the builders – junior Julian Trott and se- history, dead or living, that you would Temptations, passed on Feb. 1 at age nior Corey Billings. love to break bread with. 74. After replacing David Ruffin, There are now eight boys volleyball The deadline for reservations is Sun- Edwards sang the lead on songs like teams in Union County, with the Blue day, Feb. 11, at noon. “Cloud Nine,” “I Can’t Get Next To Devils joining Summit, Scotch Plains- As of last Sunday there have been 38 You,” “Ball of Confusion,” and then, in TOP AGENT TOP TEAM Fanwood, Union, Elizabeth, Linden, tables reserved by WHS athletes, 1972, the awesome “Papa Was a Roll- Frank D. Isoldi Lisa Stafford Team Roselle Catholic and Plainfield. A coaches, alumni and fans. There were ing Stone.” Union County Tournament is planned. Cook’s boys will open a 14-match schedule on April 3 at Summit, with archrival Scotch Plains-Fanwood pro- COLDWELL BANKER viding the opposition in the home & opener on April 5. E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE WHS now has 29 varsity sports (14 for the boys, 14 for the girls, and one co-ed team – bowling. 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By ALEX LOWE slow start against them. It was nip and the floor for loose balls and with the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tuck for a while. I think the game referees allowing for a lot of contact The Westfield High School girls started to turn in our favor when we without making many calls. What- varsity basketball team lost, 57-43, to really started playing the passing lanes ever calls were made, seemed to go The Patrick School on February 1 in aggressively at the top when they were against the Blue Devils on most occa- Elizabeth. The Blue Devils played on trying to get into a half-court offense. sions. However, it was the Patrick even terms with the home team for I think you saw that in the second and School defense combined with some much of the first half, battling to a 14- fourth quarters especially when our sloppy execution by the Blue Devils 14 tie midway through the second aggression led to turnovers and it just that was responsible for the final re- quarter but the Lady Celtics went on kind of blew up the offensive rhythm sult. an 11-2 run that gave them a 25-16 for them.” The Patrick School increased its lead. Westfield would grind and scrap It was an uphill battle the rest of the advantage to 12 points at 39-27 late in back into the contest, closing out the way for the Blue Devils. Westfield the third quarter after LaShae Dwyer half by scoring five straight points to struggled against The Patrick School’s stole a pass and finished with a layup. pull within 25-21 at the break. aggressive defense, which turned up As was the case most of the night, “Westfield is an outstanding team,” the heat from the midpoint of the Westfield began to slowly roll the said The Patrick School Head Coach second quarter forward. The Lady heavy stone back up the hill. Damel Ling. “Their coach does a re- Celtics forced Westfield into turn- Baskets by Samantha Stravach in- ally nice job over there and they are over-after-turnover in the second half side after a nice assist from Grace Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times always going to give you their best as they continued to answer any Elliott followed by a layup by Lily LOOKING TO PASS THE BALL...Raider Tommy Drubulis, No. 4, considers passing the ball to a teammate in the game shot. They are the kind of team that is Westfield surges by quickly rebuild- Maz pulled the Blue Devils to within against Governor Livingston in Berkeley Heights on January 30. The Raiders topped the Highlanders, 58-42. not easily put away. They’ve got a ing leads with transition baskets. five points at 39-34. With a chance to great player in (Molly) Ryan and they The game was played aggressively get closer, Westfield standout senior DRUBULIS SCORES 13 POINTS, LAYLOR LAYS IN 11 PTS are mentally tough. We got off to a with players from both teams hitting guard Molly Ryan went to the free throw line for a 1-and-1 opportunity. Ryan missed the front end and the Lady Celtics took advantage, grab- Raider Boys Nail 3’s to Topple bing the rebound and scoring on the other end. The Patrick School recon- structed its 12-point lead over the next two minutes to 49-37 with just five minutes to play. GL Highlander Cagers, 58-42 Westfield had run out of comeback efforts this time though and The By ALEX LOWE “We respect every team we play,” a boost from the return of John Petris Patrick School cruised to a 57-43 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times said Siracusa. “We know we are go- in his second game back from injury victory. The win left little doubt that The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High ing to get every team’s best effort. after missing the entire season. The despite its young roster, The Patrick School boys basketball team defeated Our first goal has always been to stay 6’5” Petris was in contention for a School remains a step ahead of most Governor Livingston, 58-42, on Janu- focused and concentrate on winning starting role before injuring his hand of the competition in Union County at ary 30, in Berkeley Heights. Senior the conference.” in practice. He scored five points present. The Patrick School’s Brennah Tommy Drubulis scored 13 points to After Governor Livingston drew against Governor Livingston. Cody led all scorers with 14 points lead the Raiders, while fellow senior within 13 points, cutting the lead to “It is nice to have him back out followed by Dwyer (13 points). Dwight Laylor added 11 points to the 48-35 with just over five minutes re- there with us again,” said Siracusa. “We still have room for improve- cause. The Raiders buried eight, 3- maining, the Raiders once again used “He can give us a little size inside and ment,” said Ling. “We are a young point shots during the contest, includ- the long ball to secure their victory. he does some things for us that help QUITE A CREW...Pictured, left to right, are: Quint Heyder, Tahani Ahmed, group. We’ve got a lot of freshmen ing five in the first 10 minutes of play, Muench drained a 3-point shot from open the floor for us.” Taylor Dobson and Eric Brunt. and sophomores in our rotation. to build a commanding 27-11 lead. the baseline to make it 51-35 with Scotch Plains-Fanwood currently Games like this one against a good, “We were on fire from behind the 4:33 to play. Then Drubulis delivered sits in second place with an 8-1 record improved team definitely help us. three-point line tonight,” said the dagger with another baseline three in the UCC Valley Division behind WHS Crew Team Raises Westfield fell to 11-6 with the loss but Drubulis, a guard. “That is a big part that made it 56-36 with just under undefeated Rahway (10-0). The Raid- figures to receive a good seed in the of our game when we are going good. three minutes on the clock. ers lost to the Indians in Rahway Funds for New Quad upcoming Union County Tournament. It opens up the court for drives to the Matthew Schuman led Governor earlier this year in a close battle. The Westfield Head Coach Liz McKeon basket. This was a good game for us Livingston with 10 points. The High- two squads were set for a rematch this WESTFIELD — Did you know and it’s really important that we raise declined comment after the game. Faith as we work to get ready for the tour- landers fell to 8-7 on the season with week in Scotch Plains that would be that Westfield High School has a Crew funds all year to be able to continue to Dobosiewicz led Westfield scorers with naments.” the loss. The Raiders improved to 14- absolutely essential for the Raiders to Team? The WHS Crew Team, now in offer Crew Team to WHS students, so 12 points and eight rebounds. Samantha Five different Raiders (Jayson Wil- 2 with their only losses coming against win if they were to have any hopes for its 13th year as a competitive rowing that people, like my younger brother Stravach had 10 points and six rebounds liams, Jack Brady, Drubulis, Laylor Rahway and Union Catholic. The catching Rahway in the final stand- club for high school boys and girls, Jeremy, can participate in crew.” for the Blue Devils. Ryan scored nine and Lamont Cruse) each hit a 3-pointer Raiders figure to be a high seed in the ings. has approximately 40 team members For more information, email points in defeat. during the first 10 minutes of action, upcoming Union County Tournament. Sc Pl-Fanwood 19 10 16 13 58 and competes in weekend regattas [email protected] or visit Westfield 10 11 11 11 43 signifying the kind of balanced attack Williams had eight points for Scotch Gov. Livingston 11 3 15 13 42 during the Fall and Spring seasons. www.WestfieldCrew.com. The Pat School 14 11 14 18 57 that Scotch Plains-Fanwood can bring Plains-Fanwood, while Brady chipped On January 28, the Friends of to the floor on any given night. The in with seven points. The Raiders got North 2, Section 2 Westfield Crew (FOWC), a 501(c)(3) long-range air attack softened up the charity, held its annual silent auction Highlanders before a stifling Raider North 2, Section 2 Group 3Wrestling fundraiser at The Westwood in defensive effort kicked in. The Raid- Cougar Matmen Rip Garwood. The event raised $6,000, ers held Governor Livingston to just Group 4 Wrestling which will be used toward the pur- three points in the second quarter as Raider Matmen Edge Leonia in Sections chase of a new quad scull (four-per- they took a 29-14 lead into the half. The top-seeded Cranford High son racing boat). “I think that it opens up our offense Sayreville in Sections School wrestling team lost only one “A new quad is about the cost of a when we get good defensive effort,” The fourth-seeded Scotch Plains- bout in a 73-3 drudging of Leonia in car, or approximately $25,000,” said said SP-F Head Coach Steve Siracusa. Fanwood High School wrestling team the first round of the North Jersey, Mike Canavan, a WHS Crew Team “Everything stems from solid defense. defeated fifth-seeded Sayreville, 38- Section 2, Group 3 Tournament in parent and organizer of the fundraiser. Week ending 1-26 It motivates everyone on the floor and 32, in the first round of the North Cranford on February 5. The only “Adding a new quad to our fleet will creates transition opportunities. I think Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 Tourna- winner for Leonia was Scott Sander open up new races for our rowers, and that what we saw tonight was a very ment in Scotch Plains on February 5. in a 5-2 decision at 126-lbs. enable them to be lighter and faster on unselfish approach on the offensive Each team won seven bouts but the At 120-lbs, Pat Kalnins recorded a the water. I rowed in college, so I end. Everyone got involved.” 22-6 Raiders harvested more bonus pin. Jack Korzeneski recorded a pin know how expensive the equipment Halfway through the third quarter points via pins and majority deci- at 138-lbs, followed by AJ Bencivenga and expenses surrounding a competi- Scotch Plains-Fanwood increased the sions. at 145-lbs, Max Nock at 152-lbs, Kyell tive rowing squad are – there are advantage to 20, at 39-19 after a 3- Raiders winning by pin were Alex Roper at 160-lbs, Justin Alpaugh- racing shells, oars, a boat launch, trail- point play from Ryan Muench and a Oslislo (182-lbs), Nick Palazzollo McLean at 170-lbs, Zach Blevins at ers, storage and repairs. Thank you, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times drive for a basket by Brady. Governor (170-lbs), Jack Cannon (145-lbs) and 195-lbs then Matt Savino at 285-lbs. local businesses, for your generosity CRANFORD ATHLETES OF THE WEEK... Josiah Cadet (not in photo), a Livingston twice pulled to within 13 Jacob Perone (132-lbs). Zach Will Fernandez (113-lbs) won by ma- and donations, and to everyone who senior on the winter track team, placed second in the hurdles at the Union County points but the Raiders answered each Fleischman (160-lbs) and Mike jority decision and Chris Hecht (132- supports the FOWC.” Meet and was recently chosen as the USA T&F NJ 17-18 year old hurdles Athlete charge with runs of their own. According to Quint Heyder, a WHS of the Year. Sasha Knapp, a junior on the winter track team, cleared a personal- Ramos (152-lbs) won by majority lbs) won by decision. Jimmy Gluck best height of 4-10 in the high jump to lead the way for the Cougars at the Union SHERIFF’S SALE decision and Sam Wustefeld (220- (106-lbs) and Rob Schork (220-lbs) senior and one of the four Crew Team captains, “I have loved being part of County Meet. She also posted personal best times in the 55m dash and 55m hurdles. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17005247 lbs) received a forfeit. received forfeits. Sasha will be competing on Friday at the State Sectional Championships. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY The Raiders would be on the road The Cougars would host fourth- this team for the past four years and CHANCERY DIVISION UNION COUNTY next to face top-seeded Middletown seeded West Essex, 37-15 winners consider myself lucky that WHS of- DOCKET NO. F-019848-16 fers competitive rowing as a club Plaintiff: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON North in the semifinals on February 7. over Governor Livingston in the semi- VS. finals on February 7. sport. Crew has been such a huge part Defendant: IRIS RIOS SHERIFF’S SALE Sale Date: 02/21/2018 of my overall high school experience, Writ of Execution: 11/01/2017 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18000077 SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S SALE to me directed I shall expose for sale by public CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17005160 vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- UNION COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17005231 ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- DOCKET NO. F-009025-17 CHANCERY DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Plaintiff: CAPITAL ONE, N.A. UNION COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- VS. DOCKET NO. F-022975-16 UNION COUNTY ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Defendant: ROBERT M. KATZ; AND CAROL Plaintiff: CITIBANK, NA., NOT IN ITS INDI- DOCKET NO. F-001522-17 or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. LEE KATZ, HIS WIFE; NICHOLAS LAGANELLA; VIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS Plaintiff: U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIA- The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred PARAMUS ASSOCIATES, LP; CURUO SCRAP TRUSTEE OF NRZ PASS-THROUGH TRUST TION AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR Thirty-Eight Thousand Forty-Five and 40/100*** METAL; INC.; AND MICHAEL CURCIO VI TRUMAN 2016 SC6 TITLE TRUST $538,045.40. Sale Date: 03/07/2018 VS. VS. All that certain land and premises situate, lying Writ of Execution: 12/07/2017 Defendant: GEORGE V. COOK, JR.; VIVIAN Defendant: KRZYSZTOF CIARCZYNSKI; and being in the Township of Scotch Plains, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution M. COOK; STATE OF NEW JERSEY EWA CIARCZYNSKI, HUSBAND AND WIFE; County of Union, and State of New Jersey. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Sale Date: 02/14/2018 AND MIDLAND FUNDING LLC Street: 2284 North Avenue, Scotch Plains, vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Writ of Execution: 08/31/2017 Sale Date: 02/21/2018 New Jersey 07076. ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Writ of Execution: 10/11/2017 Nearest Cross Street: Hetheld Avenue. beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock to me directed I shall expose for sale by public By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Tax Lot and Block No: Lot: 6, Block: 8201. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Dimensions (approx): 50 x 176 x 50 x 175. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Prior Mortgage/Liens Not Extinguished By The or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Sale Are: 1. Delinquent taxes and/or tax liens. The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock As the above description does not constitute a Fifty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-One ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- full legal description, said full legal description is and 45/100*** $554,761.45. or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash annexed to that certain deed recorded in the PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Office of the Clerk of Union County in Deed Book Town of Westfield, County of Union, State of Sixty-Five Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Six The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 5601, Page 340, et seq., New Jersey, and the New Jersey. and 78/100*** $565,136.78. One Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Seven and Writ of Execution on file with the Sheriff of Union PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 821 Property to be sold is located in the Township 41/100*** $301,197.41. UCC ATHLETES OF THE MONTH...Josiah Cadet (shown) and Hannah Capone County. Bradford Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. of Westfield, County of Union and State of New PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: will represent Cranford High School as the Union County Conference Athletes of Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Fifty-One Thou- TAX LOT # 31, BLOCK # 503. Jersey. Township of Clark, County of Union, in the State sand Two Hundred Nine and 90/100*** NEAREST CROSS STREET: Birch Avenue. Commonly known as: 615 Maye Street, of New Jersey. the Month of February. Cadet and Capone are also CHS Athletes of the Week. $551,209.90 together with lawful interest and APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 124 X 125. Westfield, New Jersey 07090. PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 169 costs. The sale is subject to any unpaid taxes and Tax Lot(s): 14 fka 15, in Block: 2301 fka 309. Lexington Boulevard, Clark, New Jersey 07066. The sale is subject to unpaid taxes and as- assessments, tax, water, and sewer liens and Dimensions (Approximately): 114 x 50. TAX LOT 80, BLOCK 63. sessments, tax, water, and sewer liens, and other municipal assessments. The amount due Nearest Cross Street: Harrison Avenue. APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 100 x 219. other municipal assessments, if any. The amount can be obtained from the local taxing authority. Indicate lien information, if any, to be adver- NEAREST CROSS STREET: Franklin Place. due can be obtained from the local taxing author- All interested parties are to conduct and rely tised pursuant to the Supreme Court decision of *Taxes - Current; ity pursuant to NJSA 46:813-21 this sale may be upon their own independent investigation to as- 10/28/99 - Summit Bank vs. Dennis Thiel (A-58- * Sewer - Due in the approximate amount of also subject to limited lien priority of any condo- certain whether or not any outstanding interests 98). $289.28 plus penalty; minium/homeowner association liens which may remain of record and/or have priority over the lien Tax Sale Certificate Cert. No: 16-00010 *Water - Private account; verification of same exist. Any set of fact which an accurate survey being foreclosed and, if so, the current amount Sold To: Twr as Cst for EbuiyFund2NJLLC prohibited without authorization of record prop- would disclose; any restrictions or covenants on due thereon. **If the sale is set aside for any Amount: $203.04 erty owner; record which run with the land; rights of the reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall only be Dated: December 21, 2016 *Also subject to subsequent taxes, water and United States of America, if any, any occupants entitled to a return of the deposit paid. The Recorded: January 17, 2017 sewer plus interest through date of payoff. or persons in possession of the property, if any Purchaser shall have no further recourse against Book: M14220 Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Nine Thou- additional municipal charges, liens, taxes or tax the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.** Page: 161 sand Nine Hundred Fifty-Six and 17/100*** sale certificates and insurance, if any. Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Sixty-Eight Thou- Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Eighty Thou- $309,956.17 together with lawful interest and A deposit of 20% of the bid price in certified sand Eight Hundred Seventy-Eight and 13/100*** sand Eight Hundred Seventy-Eight and 94/100*** costs. funds is required at the time of sale. $568,878.13 together with lawful interest and $580,878.94 together with lawful interest and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- costs. costs. tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale any. any. will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the any. any. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this tisement. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- Peter Corvelli Peter Corvelli tisement. tisement. Sheriff CRANFORD ATHLETES OF THE WEEK...Hanna Capone, a junior on the Sheriff Peter Corvelli Peter Corvelli Attorney: winter track team, recently captured the North II Group III Sectional Title in the Attorney: Sheriff Sheriff ROMANO GARUBO & ARGENTIERI COUNSE- MATTLEMAN, WEINROTH & MILLER Attorney: Attorney: LORS AT LAW LLC pole vault with a personal best of 9’3”. Hannah will represent Cranford High 401 RT 70 EAST MILSTEAD & ASSOCIATES, LLC FRIEDMAN VARTOLO LLP 52 NEWTON AVENUE School in the State Group III Championships. Ryan Malko, a senior captain on the SUITE 100 1 EAST STOW ROAD 85 BROAD STREET P.O. BOX 456 CHERRY HILL NEW JERSEY 08034 MARLETON, NEW JERSEY 08053 NEW YORK NEW YORK 10004 WOODBURY NEW JERSEY 08096 varsity ice hockey team, has been a leader for the Cougars this season and recently (856) 429-5507 (856) 482-1400 (212) 471-5100 (856) 384-1515 scored a hat trick in the Cougars victory over West Essex. Ryan also leads the team 4 T - 01/25, 02/01, 02/08 4 T - 02/08, 02/15, 02/22 4 T - 01/18, 01/25, 02/01 4 T - 01/25, 02/01, 02/08 & 02/15/18 Fee: $210.12 & 03/01/18 Fee: $189.72 & 02/08/18 Fee: $183.60 & 02/15/18 Fee: $181.56 in goals and assists with 16 goals and 11 assists. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 8, 2018 Page 13 WICHELNS PUMPS IN 20 POINTS, SANTARELLI 18 POINTS Cranford Cougar Girls Claw Rahway in Basketball, 63-35

By ALEX LOWE ing, Cranford made sure this game rebounds) and Caroline McCaffery Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times was settled early. The Cougars exited (5 points, 6 rebounds). Nobody will The Cranford High School girls bas- the first quarter with a 17-7 lead. confuse Rahway with teams like the ketball team throttled Rahway, 63-35, It was more of the same in the Patrick School or Roselle Catholic. in a game played on February 3 at second quarter as Cranford continued Despite the presence of standout Rahway High School. Senior Camryn to show a high level of execution on player Wil’Lisha Jackson (19 points, Wichelns led all scorers with 20 points, the offensive end that was made all 15 rebounds), the Indians are just 2- while teammate Lauren Santarelli, also the more effective by a solid defen- 15 on the season. But that did not a senior, chipped in with 18 points. sive performance that kept the Rahway change the fact that Cranford looked The win was Cranford’s second in a offense off balance. Cranford held a as good as they have looked in weeks. row after losing five of six games and 27-16 lead at the break. The strong Cougar performance raised their season mark to 8-9 overall. The third quarter is where the Cou- came on the heels of an equally im- “We had been in a scoring slump gars went for the kill. Cranford went pressive, 64-47 win over Union in for a while now,” said Wichelns, who on a 12-0 run in the first two minutes their previous game. The return to will play basketball at Christopher of the quarter and surged to a 23-point form of the offense that had been

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GOING FOR THE DOUBLE-LEG TAKEDOWN...Blue Devil Isaiah Reese, right, goes for and gets a double-leg takedown on Cougar Kyell Roper in his 160-lb bout. Reese claimed an 8-3 victory over Roper. Blue Devils Prevail Over Wounded Cougars CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 on to win 5-4. explosive,” Weber said. point of the season, getting into the “Our coach says if your opponent At 195-lbs, Cougar Zach Blevins playoff in the post season, you need brings you down and you bounce recorded a spin-behind takedown and everybody showing up every time. It’s right up, you really break him. That converted a defensive takedown to a that simple. Nobody can take a match kind of resonated with me and any nearfall to top Brendan Loder, 7-1. off. We got to score our points, you got time he picked me up, I bouced back Cougar Dylan Budnik, using a single- to be offensive, we got to have some of up. I wasn’t going to be taken down leg takedown and a double-leg that killer instinct and I thought we did and staying flat,” Weber said. takedown, beat Matt Dente, 5-2, at that tonight,” Coach Kurz said. Weber did record a low backdoor 220-lbs then Cougar Matt Savino re- BOUT SEQUENCE: Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times takedown in the second period and ceived a forfeit at 285-lbs to give his 138: — Scanlan (W) d Korzeneski 8-2 COUGAR SENIORS...The Lady Cougar seniors are: Lauren Santarelli (20), Camryn Wichelns (32), Charolette VanWhy sealed the deal with a reversal in the team an 18-16 lead. 145: — Bencivenga (C) p Dwyer 3:50 (22), Caroline McCaffery (33) and Caroline Kelly (13). The Cougars defeated the Rahway Lady Indians, 63-35, in Rahway third period. The rest was all Westfield. Jake 152: — Simpson (W) md Nock 17-5 on February 3. Wichelns scored 20 points and Santarelli scored 18 points. 160: — Reese (W) d Roper 8-3 “I don’t like to shoot in matches. I Bencivenga pinned Brandon Reilly 170: — Miller (W) d Swanson 11-4 Newport College in Virginia next year. lead at 39-16. A 3-point shot by Lauren missing in action could not have come like upper body throws but it felt good in 43 seconds with an arm bar/half 182: — Weber (W) d Alpaugh-McLean 5-4 “We lost three games that were close, Santarelli extended the bulging lead at a better time for Cranford with to finally finish a move,” Weber said. nelson at 106-lbs. CJ Composto 195: — Blevins (C) d Loder 7-1 two of which were one-point losses. to 50-20 with 3:30 remaining in the upcoming games against Westfield, “Russ did a great job. It took him a rocked Will Fernandez to sleep in 52 220: — Budnik (C) d Dente 5-2 Hwt: — Savino (C) won forfeit If we had been just a little better third quarter. Cranford outscored the Plainfield, Scotch Plains-Fanwood little while to wake up in his match. seconds with a cradle at 113-lbs. Luke 106: — Bencivenga (W) p Reilly :43 offensively, we’d have a much better home team 25-6 in the quarter. and Pope John, all teams with win- That was a toss up match. Coming in Hoerle (120-lbs) received a forfeit. 113: — Composto (W) p Fernandez :52 record right now.” “We’ve been driving the ball to the ning records and the seedings for the we were planning for their full team, Quinn Gimblette’s cradle-like 120: — Hoerle (W) won forfeit Wilchelns refers to a three-game basket more confidently the past Union County Tournament set to be that was one that we had to have. Russ takedown in the third period rewarded 126: — Gimblette (W) d Kalnins 6-5 stretch in which Cranford lost to couple of games,” said Wilchelns. released this week. fell behind but he did a real nice job him with a 6-5 victory over Pat Kalnins 132: — Silber (W) p Esposito 5:39 Westfield, 40-39, and Johnson, 41-40, “That just opens things up for our Facing perhaps the most challeng- battling back and showed some guts. at 126-lbs then Jeremy Silber recorded sandwiched around a five-point loss to perimeter game and with players like ing stretch of the season, Dyer is That’s what we talk about wrestling numerous takedowns and nearfalls Reading is Good For You Union Catholic in which the Cougars Caroline Kelly and others really shoot- confident in where her team stands. for your team and he did that to- before pinning Chris Esposito in 5:39 managed just 27 points. The scoring ing the ball well right now it makes a “We are in a good spot. Every team night,” Coach Kurz said. with an arm bar/half nelson. woes were a thing of the past against very good offense and tough for other goes through slumps during their sea- “To bounce up. That really comes “We have a ton of people out right Rahway though. Against the host Indi- teams to stop.” son. I’m glad ours happened earlier in from the practice room. We all prac- now. We brought up a lot of our JV ans, Cranford performed like a well- Staked to a 30-point lead, Cranford the schedule. We are playing good de- tice really hard with our teammates. guys trying to pull off this win but a oiled machine from the opening tip. Head Coach Jackie Dyer was able to fense right now and everything else Johnny Heard, Brendan Loder and lot of situations didn’t go our way. As The Cougars scored early and of- play the fourth quarter, while dipping kind of gets better because of that. If we Matt Dente are my practice partners. a team we got to look better and ten versus a Rahway team that seemed deep into her bench rotation. It made are flat defensively then we are prob- We take a lot of pride working with wrestle for sections with everybody helpless to stop them. Whether it was no difference. The Cougars contin- ably going to be flat on offense as well.” each other, working hard and pushing back in the room,” Bencivenga said. outside shooting, strong drives to the ued to dominate, getting strong ef- Cranford 17 10 25 11 63 each other in the room. And that’s “I would say this was a team effort. goleader.com/subscribe basket or through nifty interior pass- forts from Olivia Speer (6 points, 8 Rahway 7 9 6 13 35 when we can come out here and be Everybody wrestled. Getting into this

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Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker® and the Coldwell Banker logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Page 14 Thursday, February 8, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Raider Matmen Beat GL, Fanwood-Scotch Plains 30+ Glen Ridge, Summit E. Brun. Basketball League Results: The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Palazzollo (170) pinned Tom On Super Bowl Sunday, some Su- Run It Back! 46, Team 8 32: A School wrestling team picked up Hennessy, Wustefeld (195) pinned per Bowl-esque like performances balanced attack and stingy defense four easy victories to up its dual Andrej Schon and Thomas (285) highlighted Week 8 action in the helped RIB back to the .500 level. meet record to 21-6, first downing pinned Abdullah Mohamed. Declan Fanwood-Scotch Plains “Y” Men’s Gregg Carder and Graham Haskell Governor Livingston, 48-26, in Ber- Cassidy (182) won by 11-2, major 30+ Basketball League. both finished with 12 markers, Greg keley Heights on February 2, then decision over Aditiya Singh. Talkin’ Bout Practice 67, Triples Josephsen tossed in 11, and first-year sweeping a home quad match the Oslislo (182) recorded a big win ‘n Dimes 51: Trailing by two at half- center Mark Van Ostenbridge stood next day thumping Glen Ridge, 72- against Summit when he pinned time, TBP rallied behind veteran for- tall with seven and eight. Team 8, held 5, East Brunswick, 55-21, and Sum- Hilltopper Jack Hedges in 1:20. ward Joe Encarnacion (19 points, five to below 30 percent shooting, were mit, 60-19. Palazzollo (170) pinned Landon from beyond the arc), outscoring led by super soph Chris Burke (12) Against the Highlanders, Kyle Dixon, Wustefeld (220) pinned Nick TND, 35-17, after intermission. The and Capt. Blake Sonnek-Schmelz Rigney pinned Andrew Ciraco at 106- Mellusi, Fleischman (160) pinned backcourt of Scott Lowder (13) and (12). lbs, Jeremy Lenart pinned Marcelo Dante Hauer and Mike Fleck (113) Eric Halpin (10) joined Encarnacion Throwbacks 63, Droppin’ Dimes Laygo at 126-lbs, Jacob Perone pinned pinned Chris DiSibio. Rigney (106), in double figures, while Joe 51: Jamal Berry, the league’s all-time Chris Savino at 132-lbs, Jack Cannon Kyle Robinson (120), Lenart (126), DeGennaro (10 boards) and Dave leader in points and rebounds, put on pinned Conner Vill at 145-lbs, Zach Cannon (145) and Cassidy (195) re- Photo courtesy of Varsity Vantage Berger (7 rebounds) each had 8 tal- a dazzling Super Bowl pre-game show Fleischman pinned Joe Scalora at 160- ceived forfeits. Summit’s Quinn WINNERS ON ICE...Westfield High School Varisty Ice Hockey Girls Team beat lies. The Triple Dimers, losers of three with 33 and 12, as the Throwbacks lbs and Ed Smith edged Damon Halper (132) pinned Perone, Zep Immaculate Heart, 8-7. Maddie Katz (pictured) had a Hat Trick + 1 goal, Maddie straight, received 16 points apiece bounced back from a Week 7 forfei- Ippolito, 10-9, at 285-lbs. Sam Lang-Davila (138) won a 10-1, major McDevitt 2 goals, Chloe Root 1 goal and Alex Sumas 1 goal. Assists — Mary from Stephen Murray and Tim Gray, ture. Diaper dandy Orlando Jean- Wustefeld (220), Zach Zimmerman decision over Bobby Root, Justin Beke, Annabella Buontempo and Julia Colleran. Megan Raftery had 17 saves. 7-and-7 from Doug Barker, and a pair Charles was huge as well with 19 (195) and Alex Oslislo (182) received DiAngelo-Jones (152) pinned Ramos of 6’s from Rich Cobbinah and rookie points and 6 boards, and Jason Holley forfeits. Highlander Quinn Haddad and Dan Cambronero (285) beat Tho- David Agnew. contributed 6 and 12. The hard-luck pinned Nick Palazzollo at 170-lbs, mas, 5-0. Basket Brawlers 64, Game Over Dimes, tied at 38-38 before a Berry- James Snyder won by 16-1, tech fall High School Sports Shorts: 55: Warren Lowe came within one fueled run, were propelled by Eljay over Noah Samms at 152-lbs and Rahway Jolts Cougars field goal of matching the output of Aguillo (19 points, 5 from down- Greg Friedenberg beat Mateo Velez, Lady Cougars Stung Pioneer Cagers Stun the Super Bowl champion Eagles, town), while frontcourt mates Craig 4-2, at 138-lbs. Harrison Kelly (113) In Wrestling, 32-24 fashioning a scintillating 38-point (4 Cichocki and Steve Lee netted 10 and and Dave Vill (120) recorded falls for The Rahway High School wres- By Vikings, Crusaders Raiders in 2 OT, 61-57 treys), 9-rebound outing to carry the 9, respectively. Governor Livingston. tling team got back on the winning The Cranford High School girls Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Brawlers to their third consecutive School boys basketball Head Coach FSPY 30+ STANDINGS: The Raiders received eight forfeits track after a stinging defeat to basketball team got stung at home victory. Chris Beaudry double- TEAM W L and recorded four first-period falls Westfield two days earlier by jolting twice by the Union Catholic Vikings, Steve Siracusa witnessed his home- doubled (10 and 13), and Ara Throwbacks 7 1 against Glen Ridge. Harrison the Cranford Cougars, 32-24, in 32-27, on January 27 and by the AL town New Providence Pioneers pull Movsesian swiped eight caroms in Talkin’ Bout Practice 6 2 Wustefeld (160) pinned Dean Gerasi, Rahway on January 29. The match Johnson Crusaders, 41-40, on Janu- off a stunning 61-57, double overtime support of Lowe. Gavin Ford paced Game Over 4 4 Perone (132) pinned Lain Shan, Mike featured several key bouts, which in- ary 30. Madison Johnson led the Lady victory over his Raiders in Scotch G.O., down four after stanza one, with Run It Back! 4 4 Fleck (113) pinned Jesse Samuelson cluded Rhise Royster, a 2017 region Vikings with 13 points, while Izzy Plains on February 3. The 15-3 Raid- 21 points and 9 rebounds, Geoff Basket Brawlers 4 4 and Walter Thomas (285) pinned Jack champ, edging Cougar AJ DiDario sank nine points and Erin ers sank eight 3-pointers and were led Gonzales had 11, and Greg Shea 10 in Triples ‘n Dimes 3 5 Olczak. Rigney (120), Matt Fleck Bencivenga, 5-4, at 145-lbs. Cougar McNully scored eight points. by Tommy Drubulis with 16 points, a losing cause. Team 8 3 5 (138), Cannon (145), Mike Ramos Rob Schork (220-lbs) nipped Josh Camryn Wichelns put in eight points including three 3-pointers. Ryan Droppin Dimes 1 7 (152), Palazzollo (170), Oslislo (182), Darisme, 3-2, Rahway’s Shimei Paige and Lauren Santarelli netted five Muench also sank trip 3-pointers, Zimmerman (195) and Sam Wustefeld (195-lbs) nicked Dylan Budnik, 8-7, points for the Cougars. Caroline Kelly, Lamont Cruse (3-pointer) had 10 (220) received forfeits. and Cougar Luke DeGiovanni (132- Caroline McCaffery and Olivia Speer points and Jack Brady scored nine Westfield Devilfish Swimmers Against East Brunswick, Rigney lbs) topped Antonio Delmau, 3-1. each had four points and Charlotte points, including a 3-pointer. Dwight (106) pinned Lucas Vidal, Mike Fleck Cougars Kyell Roper (152-lbs) VanWhy added two points. Laylor had five points and Jayson (113) pinned Andy Zuckerman, pinned Ecclesiaste Saint Fluer in 2:46 Kristine Palella led the Crusaders Williams had four points, while John Compete at BAC Pro Bowl Perone (132) pinned Josh Grinberg, and Max Nock (160-lbs) pinned with 20 points and Amy Wysocki Petris and Justin Guy each netted two Cannon (145) pinned Awab Farag, points. The Westfield Area ‘Y’ Devilfish 50-back), Liam Mulkeen (3rd 50- Nacobi Collins in 5:51. Will Fernando scored 11 points. Kelly had nine points swim team was represented by over breast), Cole Sharkey (1st 100-back, Ramos (152) pinned Brandon Sems, (113-lbs) received a forfeit. Rahway’s for the Cougars. Wichelns had nine The Pioneers did not go the 3-point route but did get double figures from 50 swimmers at the BAC Pro Bowl, 100-fly, 200IM, 2nd 100 and 200- Sam Dorielan (170-lbs) decisioned points, eight rebounds and five as- which was hosted by Berkeley Aquatic free, 3rd 50-free), Logan Swenson Westfield Raps GL Justin Alpaugh-McLean, 4-2, Vlad sists, Speer had nine points and KC four of their players — Brian Kelly (14 points), Sean Dillon (13 points), Club in New Providence on January (2nd 50-free, 50-back, 50-breast, 100 In Wrestling, 56-13 Lee (285-lbs) pinned Matt Savino in Pringle had four points, nine rebounds 27 and 28. Collectively, they cap- and 200IM) 5:52, Emilio Cordova (180-lbs) beat and two blocks. VanWhy had four Dylan Bedder (12 points) and Richie Shortly off an exciting victory over Wawzycki (11 points). Pat Trezza was tured first place in 13 individual 13-14 GIRLS: Abigail Bebel (2nd Zack Blevins, 8-4, Antonio Santoni points, five rebounds and three as- events, and many swimmers attained 50-free, 200-breast, 3rd 100-free, Rahway, the Westfield High School (138-lbs) beat Dean Smith, 7-3, Corey sists, and McCaffery add two points. right behind with nine points. wrestling team overwhelmed the host- qualifying times for the upcoming 200IM), Riley Gasson (2nd 200-fly), Boss (120-lbs) beat Pat Kalnins, 7-4, Union Catholic 7 7 7 11 32 New Prov 8 16 11 11 9 6 61 championship meets. Emma Heinz (2nd 500-free, 3rd ing Governor Livingston Highland- Randolph Manonsong (106-lbs) won SPF 6141214 92 57 ers, 56-13, on January 31. CJ Cranford 11 2 6 8 27 9-10 GIRLS: Sophia Fussman (2nd 400IM), Viv Jeckell (1st 200-free, by 11-1, major decision over Brendan AL Johnson 12 10 6 13 41 50-breast), Ashley Gao (3rd 50- 100-fly, 3rd 100-back), Sofia Leonetti Composto (113-lbs), Luke Hoerle Reilly and Chris Delmau (126-lbs) Blue Devil Boys Stop (120-lbs), Jeremy Silber (132-lbs) and Cranford 12 9 8 11 40 breast), Jacqueline Moser (2nd 100- (1st 100 and 200-back, 200IM, 3rd won a 15-1, major decision over Chris breast), Catherine Ritter (2nd 50- 50-free), Erin McKinney (1st 100- Russ Weber (182-lbs) all recorded Esposito. Lady Cougars Halt Dickinson, 79-75 pins. Sean Dwyer (145-lbs), Jon Heard The Westfield High School boys back) breast), Anna Wunderle (3rd 200-free) (195-lbs) and Matt Dente (220-lbs) Union Cagers, 64-47 basketball team went on a 3-point 9-10 BOYS: Michael Fisher (3rd 13-14 BOYS: Seth Camacho (1st received forfeits. Raider Matmen Rout Camryn Wichelns had a huge rampage, netting 12, to stop the host- 100 and 200-back, 3rd 100-free), Matt Isaiah Reese (160-lbs) won a 17-5, evening across the boards, with a ing Dickinson boys, 79-75, on Febru- Lady Blue Devils Halt Swenson (1st 400IM, 3rd 200-breast), Union Farmers, 62-6 TJ Walsh (2nd 200-back) major decision over Joe Scalora, game-leading 18 points with four 3- ary 3. Griffin Rooney (22 points) and ALJ B-ballers, 45-21 Quinn Gimblette (126-lbs) won via The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High pointers, 11 rebounds, seven assists 15-18 GIRLS: Alyssa Corvelli (1st Adam McDaniel (17 points) each sank After a bit of a defensive struggle in 12-2, major decision over Chris School wrestling team took top hon- and five steals as the Cranford High four 3-pointers. Matt Crowley (4 100-breast), Anna Schwartz (2nd 50- Savino, Jake Bencivenga (106-lbs) ors in 12 of 14 bouts to defeat the School girls basketball team stopped the first half, the 12-6 Westfield High free, 100-breast) steals) bucketed 15 points, including School girls basketball team found decisioned Alex Moriak, 8-3, and Union Farmers, 62-6, on January 31. the hosting Union Farmers, 64-47, on a 3-pointer, Mark Natiello (7 re- 15-18 BOYS: Jonathan Stiles (2nd Mike Price (138-lbs) beat Greg Sam Wustefeld recorded a pin at 220- February 1. Caroline Kelly scored 13 the mark to bucket 29 of its points in 200-back), Zach Williams (2nd 100- bounds, 5 assists) scored 12 points, the second half to defeat the visiting Friedenberg, 4-3. For GL, Quinn lbs as did Nick Palazzollo (170-lbs), points and added four rebounds and Sebastian Ferrero (3-pointer) had five back) Haddad (170-lbs) won a 16-3, major Zach Fleischman (160-lbs) and Mike two steals, and Lauren Santarelli 6-11 AL Johnson Crusaders, 45-21, For more information regarding the points, Luke Spellman and Mike Kane on February 3. Samantha Stravach decision over Tim Miller, James Ramos (152-lbs). Jack Cannon (145- scored eight points, including a pair each nailed a 3-pointer and Adam Westfield Area “Y” Devilfish swim Snyder (152-lbs) beat Jordan Smpson, lbs) recorded a 21-6, technical fall, of 3-pointers, and had two assists. scored 12 points and added seven team, please contact Brian Guidera, Perry had two points. rebounds and an assist, and Molly 6-1, and Damon Ippolito (285-lbs) Ed Smith (285-lbs), Kyle Robinson Caroline McCaffery had seven Westfield gained a halftime lead Director of Competitive Aquatics and received a forfeit. (126-lbs) and Matt Fleck (138-lbs) points and three rebounds, Olivia Ryan sank nine points, had six steals Head Coach at (908) 233-2700 x 263 and some much needed momentum and added three rebounds. Grace won by decision. Speer had 10 points with a 3-pointer when Crowley hit a buzzer-beating or [email protected]. PUBLIC NOTICE Elliott netted six points and added Kyle Rigney (106lbs), Mike Fleck and added four rebounds, KC Pringle 30 foot shot. The Blue Devils were TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS (113-lbs), Eric DeMaria (120-lbs) and had four points and Charlotte VanWhy seven rebounds, three steals and two Correction on Turnof able to maintain that lead until the assists. Faith Dobosiewicz scored four UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Alex Oslislo (182-lbs) received for- added four points and four rebounds. Rams capitalized on two turnovers to On page 14 of the the headline NOTICE TO BIDDERS feits. The two wins by the Farmers Allison Seater scored 16 points and points, pulled six rebounds and added take a one point lead with less than a three steals, two assists and a blocked “Turnof Sisters Qualify in Fencing NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bids came from Elijah Waldron (132-lbs) Krizia Aponte scored 14 points for minute to play. Spellman drained a shot. District 3”, it was incorrectly as- will be received by the Township of Scotch and Dan Torres (195-lbs). the Farmers. clutch 3-pointer with 40 seconds re- sumed that they were sisters. Both Plains, in the County of Union, State of Caroline Dwyer had seven points, Cranford 14 10 25 15 64 maining to re-take the lead, and from are Westfield residents, but as it New Jersey, at the office of the Township PUBLIC NOTICE including the Blue Devils’ only 3- Clerk, Scotch Plains Municipal Building, Union 5 10 18 14 47 there Natiello and Rooney each made pointer, and added a rebound, an as- turns out, they actually come from 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New TOWN OF WESTFIELD two foul shots to secure the victory. two separate, unrelated families. Jersey, 07076 (Attention: Bozena Lacina, sist and a steal. Lily Maz had six INVITATION TO BID Raider Cagers Defeat Tyrek Battle-Holley (4 3-pointers) points, two rebounds, two assists and Sorry for the assumption! Township Clerk) until 10:00 a.m. on Febru- scored 35 points and pulled 15 re- ary 27, 2018 prevailing time for “EAST Sealed proposals will be received by the Cougar Boys, 61-33 a steal. Josie Greenwood scored one SECOND STREET” (SEC. 3) MILLING & Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- bounds and Dezmel Burrows-Lynes point and added a steal and a rebound. TOP COURSE PAVING, CONTRACT bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Reading is Good For You (3 3-pointers) scored 19 points for Lauren Sgro had three rebounds, two E2016-2.” Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at School boys basketball team im- Dickinson. Major items and approximate quantities 10:00 AM prevailing time on Wednesday, assists and a block. Ali Lisanti had a proved to 15-2 with a 61-33 victory Westfield 22 16 16 25 79 for this project are: March 14, 2018, for the “2018 VARIOUS over the hosting Cranford Cougars on rebound, Emma Pietrewicz had an Concrete Sidewalk – 400 Square Yards STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THE Dickinson 20 14 16 25 75 assist and Mary McHugh had a block. Belgian Block Curb – 779 Linear Feet TOWN OF WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY”. February 1. Ryan Muench lead all Milling, 2 inch Depth – 19,300 Square The work under this Proposal includes scorers with 17 points, including five Whitney Shyposh provided defense. Yards the furnishing of all labor, materials and 3-pointers, and Jack Brady sank 11 St. Mary Cagers Top Amy Wysocki hit trip 3-pointers for Hot Mix Asphalt 9.5M64 Surface Course equipment necessary to complete the work points, including a pair of 3-pointers. the Crusaders and Kristina Palella – 2,510 Tons as shown on the Contract Drawings and Blue Devil Boys, 67-50 scored six points, while Bailey 4 inch Traffic Striping, Thermoplastic – described in the Contract Specifications, Anthony Araujo led the Cougars with The St. Mary (Elizabeth) boys bas- Rosenmeier and Allie Brown each 7,483 Linear Feet and Proposals shall be in accordance with seven points, including a 3-pointer. ketball team defeated the visiting This project will be partially funded by such Drawings and Specifications and the Dwight Laylor and John Petris each netted three points. the New Jersey Department of Transpor- terms proposed in the Contract. The major Westfield Blue Devils, 67-50, on Feb- had seven points for the Raiders. AL Johnson 7 3 5 6 21 goleader.com/subscribe tation, Bureau of Local Aid. items of work under this contract include, ruary 1. Jay’von Jackson and Papie Westfield 7 9 17 12 45 At the time and place stated above, such but are not limited to, the following in esti- Lamont Cruse had six points, Tommy Roberts each netted 18 points for St. bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. mated quantities: Drubulis had five points and Brogan Mary, while Luke Spellman led the PUBLIC NOTICE No bids shall be received other than at the 1,025 tons of 2 inch thick Hot Mix Asphalt Quigley had two points, while Tom PUBLIC NOTICE time and place herein designated for their Surface Course TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD Blue Devils with four 3-pointers for BOROUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE receipt, unless mailed to the Township 8,000 square yards of Milling, Variable Laucik and Jayson Williams each hit PLANNING BOARD 12 points. BOARD OF EDUCATION Clerk for receipt at the designated time thickness a 3-pointer. Cougar Matt Medeiros NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Dylan Jackson and Mark Natiello The regular meeting of the Mountainside and place. 2,585 square feet of Concrete Walk, 4 had six points, Jeremy Ruka had five each bucketed eight points for Copies of the Bid Documents may be inch Thick points and Hunter Goff had four In accordance with the ordinances of the Board of Education originally scheduled obtained during regular business hours 4,100 square feet of Concrete Walk, 6 Westfield. Adam McDaniel and Grif- Township of Cranford and the statutes of for Tuesday, June 26, 2018, has been from the Township Engineer’s Office upon inch Thick points, while Kevin Easse and Matt fin Rooney each scored seven points the State of New Jersey, Notice is hereby rescheduled to Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at payment of $50 for each complete set of 3,350 linear feet of Granite Block Curb Fonseca each had three points. and Matt Crowley scored six points. served that an application for develop- 7:00 p.m., at the Beechwood School Su- documents, which sum is non-refundable, All bidders must submit with their Sc Pl-Fanwood 10 15 21 15 61 ment, Application No. PBA-18-00003 to san O. Collier Media Center located at beginning February 8, 2018. Written ques- bid a copy of their New Jersey Busi- Cranford 11 10 4 8 33 Westfield 6 14 18 12 50 be located in Zone: 215-235 Birchwood 1497 Woodacres Drive, Mountainside, New tions regarding the bid specifications may ness Registration Certificate. Failure St. Mary 15 16 23 13 67 Avenue Redevelopment Area, on the Jersey 07092. be submitted to the Township Engineer, at to submit proof of registration will dis- premises known as the Address: 215 PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 2/8/18, The Leader Fee: $11.22 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New qualify the bid. PUBLIC NOTICE Birchwood Avenue, Cranford, New Jer- Jersey 07076 on or before February 15, Proposals shall be in writing on the forms TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS sey, Block No. 292, Lot No. 2 and 235 PUBLIC NOTICE 2018. furnished and must be delivered at the ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Birchwood Avenue, Cranford, New Jer- A certified check, cashier’s check or bid place and before the hour above men- ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT sey, Block No. 291, Lot No. 15.01, has TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD RESOLUTION bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of tioned, and must be accompanied by a been submitted by Applicant: Birchwood RESOLUTION REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/ the bid, but in no case in excess of twenty certified check or bid bond payable to the WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Adjust- Developers Urban Renewal Associates, QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE PROVI- thousand dollars ($20,000), must be sub- Town of Westfield in an amount equal to at ment the Township of Scotch Plains will WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Adjust- LLC of 820 Morris Turnpike Short Hills, SION OF LEGAL AND OTHER mitted with the bid guaranteeing that if a least ten percent (10%) of the base amount require the services of a Consulting Plan- ment of the Township of Scotch Plains will New Jersey 07078. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES contract is awarded, the bidder shall ex- of the bid, but not less than $500.00 nor ner during the year 2018; and require the services of an Attorney during Preliminary and final site plan pursuant ecute the contract. Bidders must also sub- more than $20,000.00. (N.J.S.A. 40A:11- WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts the year 2018; and to the Birchwood Redevelopment Plan The Township of Cranford is soliciting mit a Consent of Surety with the bid, wherein 21) Each bid must also be accompanied Law, N.J.S.A. (40 A-11-1et seq.), requires WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts which calls for multi-family residential re- proposals through a fair and open process the Surety agrees to furnish a performance by a Surety Company Certificate stating that the Resolution authorizing the award Law, N.J.S.A. (40 A-11-1et seq.), requires development. The proposed development in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 bond if the Bidder is awarded the contract. that said Surety company will provide the of a contract for professional services with- that the Resolution authorizing the award is 225 units of which 34 are affordable et seq. Bidders are required to comply with the bidder with the required Performance bond out competitive bids be publicly adver- of a contract for professional services with- housing. Applicant also requests any other Sealed RFP responses will be received requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. in the full amount of the Contract (N.J.S.A. tised; and out competitive bids be publicly adver- relief the Board requires which may in- by the Township Clerk on Wednesday, and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and all other appli- 40A:11-22), by a Non-Collusion Affidavit NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED tised; and clude variances, permits and waivers. February 21, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the cable statutes, laws or regulations. and a Contractor’s Qualification Statement, by the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED The Planning Board will conduct a pub- office of the Township Clerk, Municipal Bidders are required to submit a valid Statement of Ownership, on the forms Township of Scotch Plains, New Jersey, by the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the lic hearing on this matter on Wednesday, Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, Business Registration Certificate from the included in and explained in the contract that Mary M. Moody, AICP, P.P., 191 Township of Scotch Plains, New Jersey, February 21, 2018 at 8:00 p.m., in Room New Jersey 07016, at which time and State of New Jersey Department of Trea- documents. Stony Brook Road, Branchburg, New Jer- that Vincent K. Loughlin, Esq., an attor- 107 of the Cranford Township Munici- place responses will be opened for: sury, Division of Revenue. Bidders are required to comply with the sey, be appointed Consulting Planner to ney of the State of New Jersey with the pal Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Each bid shall be enclosed in a sealed requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. the Zoning Board of Adjustment for the Loughlin Law Firm, 1838 East Second Cranford, New Jersey 07016. Any per- ATTORNEY envelope addressed to the Township Clerk, and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. and must pay period effective from January 11, 2018 to Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be ap- son or persons affected by this application bearing the name and address of the bid- workmen the prevailing wage rates pro- December 31, 2018 for planning reviews pointed Attorney to the Zoning Board of will have an opportunity to present any Submission packages may be obtained der, upon which shall be designated: mulgated by the New Jersey State Depart- and board meeting attendance and, on an Adjustment for the period effective from objections to the proposed development. at the Township Clerk’s Office, (908) 709- “EAST SECOND STREET” ment of Labor and Industry for this project, “as needed basis”. January 11, 2018 to December 31, 2018. The Board does, however, have the right 7210, during regular business hours, 8:30 (SEC. 3) MILLING & TOP copies of which are on file in the Office of This contract is awarded without com- This contract is awarded without com- to exclude repetitious testimony. A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, COURSE PAVING, CON- the Town Engineer. petitive bidding as a “professional service” petitive bidding as a “professional service” All documents relating to this application excluding holidays, or by downloading the TRACT E2016-2" Plans and specifications may be seen or under the provisions of said Local Public under the provisions of said Local Public may be inspected by the public Monday documents on the Township’s website: The Township reserves the right to re- procured ($50.00) at the office of the Town Contracts Law because the services are of Contracts Law because the services are of through Friday between the hours of 8:30 https://www.cranfordnj.org/bids. Registra- ject any and all bids under the provisions of Engineer, Public Works Center, 959 North such a qualitative nature as will not permit such a qualitative nature as will not permit a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the Zoning/Plan- tion on the Township’s website is required. N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2. Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey. The the receipt of competitive bids due to the the receipt of competitive bids due to the ning Department, Cranford Township Respondents shall comply with the re- By Order of the Township of Scotch Mayor and Council reserve the right to subjective difference in the work product of subjective difference in the work product of Municipal Building, 8 Springfield Av- quirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and Plains, New Jersey. reject any bid, and to waive any informality such persons and the fact that the ethical such persons and the fact that the ethical enue, Cranford, New Jersey 07016. N.J.A.C. 17:27. A copy of your New Jersey Alexander Mirabella, in any bid, if in the interest of the Town, it is requirements of such professionals will requirements of such professionals will Gary S. Goodman, Esq. Business Registration Certificate shall be Municipal Manager deemed advisable to do so. not permit such bidding. not permit such bidding. Attorney for: included with your proposal. Bozena Lacina, Kris J. McAloon Shannon Rapant Shannon Rapant Birchwood Developers Patricia Donahue, RMC Township Clerk Town Engineer Land Use Secretary Land Use Secretary Urban Renewal Associates, LLC Municipal Clerk 1 T - 2/8/18, The Times Fee: $67.83 1 T - 2/8/18, The Leader Fee: $60.69 1 T - 2/8/18, The Times Fee: $32.13 1 T - 2/8/18, The Times Fee: $31.62 1 T - 2/8/18, The Leader Fee: $42.33 1 T - 2/8/18, The Leader Fee: $30.60 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 8, 2018 Page 15 Fanwood: 09/15/17 JDRMDBP-SM LLC to Michael Donald S. and Jean A. Kolterjahn Recent Home Sales F. and Toni Healey, 947 Rahway Av- For more info see: enue, $799,000. CLASSIFIEDS to Erin and George Strathern, 205 http://clerk.ucnj.org/UCPA/DocIndex Paterson Road, $626,150. Andrew J. and Susan E. Gibbs to WESTFIELD MOVING SALE FARM WORKERS NEEDED Alexis Therien and Tina Vitale to Claremont Place, $755,000. Avenue, $240,000. Partha Palit and Panchatapa Patrick J . and Alessandra Kelly to Dasgupta, 846 Summit Avenue, 851 Carleton Road 17 Temp Farmworkers needed John P. and Christina Camardo, 98 Michael D. King to DJO Proper- Woodruff Court, $915,000. ties LLC., 307 Orange Avenue, Gregory and Christine A. Reinholt, 2 $505,000. Fri 2/9 & Sat 2/10, 10am to 3pm 3/6/18 – 11/15/18. Workers will Behnert Place, $380,000. Menghao Zhao and Brendan Purse perform various duties associated Shawn Y. and Gynine Young to $285,000. DR Table, Chairs & Cabinet, Thomas and Caitlin Lallis, 117 Pleas- Sean P. Ryan and Cassesa Keri to Ellen M. McGovern to Jonathan to Wei Wu and Xiaohong Xu, 1027 Hitchcock Kitchen Table, Chairs with cultivating & hand harvesting Donahue and Eryka Eikeseth, 8 Os- Columbus Avenue, $502,000. apples according to supervisor’s ant Avenue, $459,000. Martin W. Slusarz Living Trust, 1 & Hutch, Sofa, Chairs, Rattan Myrtle C. and James C. McKean to Davis Street, $565,000. age Drive, $436,000. Oscar and Leonora Gonzalez to Porch Set, Hall Tree, Washstand, instructions. Workers will have Michael Juzefuk LLC. to Harry Rick A. and Courtney E. Briamonte, extensive periods of sitting, Ryan and Michelle Raskin, 66 Anne A. Goodwin to Carlos A. and Dressers, Vanities, Plants, China, Montrose Avenue, $426,000. Patricia G. Valdes, 217 Prospect Av- Tseng and Mary Mentor, 1 rose Street, 101 Cambridge Road, $682,500. Glass, Art, Vintage Clothing & standing, walking, pushing, pulling, $650,000. Richard M. and Joanne W. Hopen repetitive movement, frequent Vinay Mavinkurve and Leena enue Apt 8-2A, $235,000. Costume Jewelry, Art Supplies, Kansagra to Amrita M. and Bishal National Loan Investors LP. to 409 Arthur J. Faix and James C. to Ryan and Lauren Clark, 136 Tudor Office Furniture & Canon Copier, stopping and lifting up to 75 lbs. Bongard to Michael and Lindsey Oval, $682,500. Must have 3 months verifiable Thapa, 140 Farley Avenue, $825,000. North Ave E LLC., 409 North Avenue Books, Records, Stereo, Ladder, Erin and George Strathern to Chris- East unit C01, $500,000. Sofranko, 44 Iroquois Road, Adrian G. Moons, Jr. to Grunwaid Garden Tools, Grill & More! experience pruning high density $360,000. Properties, LLC, 1274 Central Av- fresh fruit apple trees & affirmative, topher F. and Caroline Marzolini, 81 James and Renee Wozniak to Conor For pics & info Russell Road, $515,000. J. and Teresa Mahony, 216 Scherrer RKL Enterprises Limited Liability enue, $316,500. DovetailsUSA.com verifiable job references. May C. to Marvin Villaescusa and Valerie Estate Of Neocle Tsouhnikas to random drug test at employer’s Thomas C. and Jennifer Copus to Street, $395,000. Shawn and Lauren Horton, 172 DJO Properties LLC. to Venkatesan Sapnit, 4 Mohawk Drive, $397,500. Giuseppe and Maria Brunscianelli, FOR RENT WESTFIELD expense. Guaranteed at least 3/4 120 Cottage Place, $430,000. of contract hours but hours will Watson Road, $462,000. and Janani Raghavan, 223 Sailer Westfield: 01/15/18 House to share, one private Laurence E. Andrews Family Trust Street, $599,000. Premier Design Custom Homes, bedroom with new oak floor, new vary according to weather and crop Barbara Jackson to D. Villane Con- LLC to Neal Patel, 728 Tamaques conditions. Hours may exceed or to 1 South Avenue LLC, 1 South Andrew Bradley to Janice K. struction, LLC, 621 Fairfield Circle, paint and window treatments, Avenue, $1,025,000. Colbert, 18A Parkway Village, Way, $560,000. shared bathroom with one adult. be less than 40 hours. Work tools, $710,000. Anthem Property Ventures, LLC to supplies, equipment provided at Bruce Steinfeld to Marc and Mar- $225,000. Sherryl A. Pascal – Schmidt to Living room with fireplace, formal garet Chelnik, 165 Vinton Circle, David Brown to Margaret S. Sean A. and Lauren L. Nelson, 9 Bell dining room, eat in large kitchen, no cost. Housing provided for non- Jonathan and Lisa Blitt, 633 Westfield Drive, $1,279,000. commuting workers at no cost. $410,000. Amelia, 45B Parkway Village, Avenue, $1,100,000. full laundry room, off street Michael Ancona and Monica L. $178,750. William and Roberta Osborn to parking, large fenced in yard in Transportation & subsistence Barry M. and Sharon I. Levine to Kunal and Courtney K. Raina, 11 reimbursed to worker upon Felsing to Yosuke Kumamoto, 155 Stanley R. Olszewski to Ellen Nicholas A. Martin and Jill E. quiet, prestigous neighborhood, Vinton Circle, $389,900. McGovern, 4 Burnside Aveneu, Burgess Court, $810,000. 10 minute walk to train. $1000 a completion of 50% of contract or Carlucci-Martin, 412 Everson Place, Todd and Amy Stevens to Allister earlier if appropriate. $12.83/hr, Andrew F. and Melissa A. Fava to $291,000. $719,000. month and partial utilities. Michael S. and Staci D. Goldenberg, Adam and Ewa Zielonka to Timo- and Nicola Richardson, 137 Marlboro Non smoking, no pets. Must applicable piece rate depending Jill Ann Vejnoska to Tapan and Street, $525,000. on crop activity, or current 21 Helen Street, $650,000. thy Amman and Nancy Rodrigues, Ami Talati, 9 Bates Way, $700,000. have references. (908) 377-6761 John and Grace Doll to Ryan R. 121 Burnside Avenue, $517,000. Ryan W. and Lauren E. Clark to applicable AEWR. Raise/bonus at Irvin Field to Olivier Louis and Michael O. and Jennie L. McCasland, employer discretion. EOE. and Tara N. Brettell, 213 Burns Way, Patricia and Eric Pollard to Eliza- Nicole Simoes, 52 Normandy Drive, FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE $600,000. beth Marty-Dalli, 409 South Union 212 Wyoming Street, $575,000. Worksite in Orleans Co. NY. $700,000. Howard F. and Sylvia F. Cohen to Body By Jake FIRMFLEX Applicants report/send a resume Michael A. and Susan M. DiLorio Aveneu, $450,000. Michael A. Ceklosky to Jill M. Total Body Trainer. Complete to Catherine McComber, 441 La Prestige Real Estate Solutions LLC. Todd and Taryn Ferrera, 221 Con- to the nearest NJ Career Center Kelly, 631 Willow Grove Road, necticut Street, $1,299,000. Workout Exercise Machine. office or call 908-412-7980 & ref Grande Avenue, $493,000. to Robert and Kerrie Espuga, 37 $480,000. Excellent Condition, $30. job order #NY1238029. Sandy Thomas M. and Asha Byrne to Roger Avenue, $320,000. Call (908) 654-6091 Knoll Farms – Lyndonville, NY Tanisha McGriff, 7 Gere Place, James and Katie Ann D’Arcy to $385,000. Andrew F. Wagner, 50 Concord Street, Roxanne Jones Overton to Allison $445,000. and Graham Murray, 8 Mac Lennan Graziella and Louis Carvalho to #LoveWhereYouLive Mayor Mahr Featured on Place, $460,000. Tess Illos and Matthew tomasello, 40 visit theisoldicollection.com or call 908-787-5990 John J. and Lisa M. Czaplicki to Jie Carolina Street, $570,000. Dong and Tara McCall, 31 Poplar Pl, Susanne P Goldstein to Peter D. NJ Planning Conf. Panel $470,000. Valenzano and L. Kruglinski, 26 FANWOOD – Fanwood Mayor officials worked hand-in-hand with Cranford: 11/29/17 Lenhome Drive, $500,000. Colleen Mahr served as a panelist local property owners to create a co- Stewart and Hana Cofsky to Der- January 26 on the “Who Runs the hesive and updated downtown. John and Cynthia Sigl to Fabian rick Valentine and Augenie Frias, 20 World? Girls! Power, Money, and This approach empowered the lo- and Leah Von Eichel-Streiber, 107 Lenhome Drive, $563,000. Law” session during the New Jersey cal businesses and helped to retain Pawnee Road, $500,000. Jesse Stephen Gima to Nancy Planning Conference in New beloved local institutions while D Villane Construction LLC. to Depau, 103 High Street, $285,000. Brunswick. Mayor Mahr shared her making way for additional growth. Dean and Domenica Kapetanakis, 108 Rosemarie H. Kulp to Matthew P. experiences in public service, high- Recognized by the State of New Makatom Drive, $999,900. Coe and Kimberly M. Boden, 119 lighting her efforts to revitalize Jersey with inclusion in the New John P. Mc Grath to Keith and Thomas Street. $450,000. Fanwood, alongside five other influ- Jersey Redevelopment Handbook Corey Anne Sockell, 16 Michael and Ingrid C. Chulay to ential women on the panel. as well as receiving the 2014 Smart Heathermeade Place, $625,000. James T. and Diana Egan, 128 North “Being on this panel was a great Growth Award for their transit-ori- Judy A. O’Brien to Heather M. Lehigh Avenue, $519,000. opportunity, not only was I able share ented-development project, the bor- Davis, 420 Brookeside Place, Gregory F. and Jacqueline M. my stories about Fanwood and my ough was tapped to host the Octo- $310,000. Pucillo to Rafi Namroud, 91 Winans experiences in public service, but I ber 2017 New Jersey Redevelop- RJP - Willow Street Partners LLC. also was able to interact with my ment Authority for a workshop di- to Steven Michael and Megan Cheah, 728 Willow Street, $751,000. Single Jewish Friends fellow panelists and participants on rected to planners and developers 5 Kimball Circle, Westfield Offered at $2,995,000 how we can all improve our commu- facing similar challenges. Christine A. Quinn and William Schedule Luncheon nities,” Mayor Mahr said. The other speakers included Union Kanzer to Thomas R. and Laurie A. AREA — The Circle of Single Iconic residence on one of Westfield’s most prestigious streets. Stunningly As a result of Mayor Mahr’s efforts Township Committeewoman Michèle Adamski, 118 Beech Street, 310,000. Jewish Friends 50-plus will hold a appointed throughout offering three levels of living space. Fantastic lower to revamp buildings in downtown Delisfort and Summit Mayor Nora Radest. Jeffrey and Jill Osnato to Daniel Meet and Eat Luncheon on Sunday, and Susan Olear, 45 Holly Street West, level with rec room with wet bar, media room, gym and wine cellar. Fanwood into captivating retail and February 18, at noon. It will take Nestled on slightly over an acre of exquisite, private grounds featuring residential spaces, the borough has PUBLIC NOTICE $470,000. place at Bahama Breeze Island Gregory Tsoukas and Christine saltwater pool & hot tub. This one of a kind residence is not to be missed! seen a boost in economic growth and BOROUGH OF GARWOOD Grille, located at 520 Woodbridge investments. The story of redevelop- PLANNING BOARD Aversa to Jordan and Rachel Center Drive, Woodbridge. The cost Horowitz, 36 Balmiere Parkway, ment in Fanwood has become a case SPECIAL MEETING is the price of a meal from the menu OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY, February 11th • 1-3PM study in small-town transit-oriented- $654,000. and tip, plus $3. Interested persons PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Yuriy Bogutskiy to Gregory and development. Spurning the traditional Wednesday, February 21, 2018 the Plan- are asked to RSVP to Roberta at approach of having a single devel- ning Board will convene for a Special Meet- Judy Wofsy and Eli Zimbler, 92 (908) 668-8450 or oper work with local government to ing at 8:00 pm. at 403 South Avenue, Belmont Avenue, $610,000. Garwood, New Jersey to hear: [email protected] as soon as assemble properties through eminent Yarusi Investments LLC. to Eric P. possible. domain, Mayor Mahr and Fanwood Case # PB17-06. Applicant: South Dann and Samantha Feula, 520 Ave Urban Renewal, LLC (Continua- PUBLIC NOTICE tion), 400, 450-490 South Avenue & 50 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE and 70 Center Street, (B 401, Lots 1, 2, 4, TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD 5) within the South Avenue Transit Ori- TOWN OF WESTFIELD qualification/ Classification Certificate may ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ented Redevelopment Area -Seeking Pre- BOARD OF EDUCATION be rejected as being non-responsive to bid liminary and Final Site Plan Approval. requirements. In accordance with the ordinances of the NOTICE TO BIDDERS Action may be taken. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-25, each Township of Cranford, and the statutes of The regularly scheduled February 28, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposal shall be accompanied by a Propo- the State of New Jersey, Notice is hereby 2018 meeting has been cancelled. Westfield Public Schools will receive bids sition of Surety from a Surety Company served upon you that an application for Adele C. Lewis for Alterations and Renovations at stating it will provide each bidder with development, Application No. ZBA-17-025 Board Secretary Kehler Stadium, 550 Dorian Road, separate Performance and Payment to be located in Zone: B-D, on the pre- 1 T - 02/08/18, The Leader Fee: $19.89 Westfield, New Jersey 07090, together Bonds, each in the amount of 100% of the mises known as 115 Miln Street, Cranford, with all work incidental thereto, in accor- contract sum. Also, Surety agrees to fur- New Jersey 07016, Block No. 187, Lot No. PUBLIC NOTICE dance with the requirements of the draw- nish Bidder with a Maintenance Bond in 13, has been submitted by: Florin Traistaru ings and specifications prepared by Fraytak required form. The Proposition of Surety of 115 Miln Street 2F, Cranford, New Jer- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C. (FVHD) Archi- shall be executed by an approved surety ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT sey 07016. tects-Planners, FVHD Project No. 4981, company authorized to do business in the The proposed development involves and RESOLUTION www.fvhdpc.com. State of New Jersey and in accordance requires the granting of relief from the Bids will be received for: Single Over- with N.J.S.A. 2A:44-143 and 2A:44-144 WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Adjust- following requirements of the ordinance so all Contract C008 or C009 with C030, and with the three highest rating catego- as to permit: ment of the Township of Scotch Plains will C032, C047, C060 and C061 ries of rating companies nationally recog- D3 variance-to change the use of the require the services of an Engineer during Sealed bids are due by March 6, 2018, nized and listed as per Appendix A (go to the year 2018; and bottom floor from a principal permitted use 2:30 PM to the Westfield Board of Educa- www.nj.gov/dobi/surety.htm). 630 Clark Street, Westfield Offered at $1,485,000 (retail use) to a dentist office(conditional WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts tion, attention of Ms. Dana Sullivan, Busi- Bidding shall be in conformance with the use) of an existing mixed-use building at Law, N.J.S.A. (40 A-11-1et seq.), requires ness Administrator, Room 101, 302 Elm applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. Extraordinary Colonial offers historic architecture with modern day that the Resolution authorizing the award 115 Miln Street and any additional relief St., Westfield, NJ 07090, and will be pub- 18A:18A-1 et seq. “Public School Con- luxuries & conveniences. Highlights include mahogany wrap around front that may be required from the board. of a contract for professional services with- licly opened and read immediately there- tracts Law.” The Zoning Board will conduct a public out competitive bids be publicly adver- after. All bidders shall comply with The New porch, high ceilings, millwork, wood floors and 3 fireplaces. Nestled on tised; and hearing on this matter on February 26, Prebid Meeting will be held on Febru- Jersey Prevailing Wage Act N.J.S.A. 34:11- a picturesque .47 acre lot, the landscaped grounds are beautifully 2018, 8pm at 8:15 p.m. in Room 107 of the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED ary 15, 2018, 1:00 PM, at Kehler Stadium, 56.25 et seq. (P.L. 1963, c.150). Cranford Township Municipal Building, 8 by the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the 800 Rahway Avenue, Westfield, New Jer- All bidders are required to comply with manicured and include a private, fenced backyard oasis with deck, patio Township of Scotch Plains, New Jersey, Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jer- sey 07090. Attendance at the pre-bid all requirements of Affirmative Action Regu- and Gunite heated in-ground pool. A truly special home. sey. Any person or persons affected by that Ferriero Engineering, Inc., 180 Main meeting is recommended. lations, N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. (P.L. 1975, this application will have an opportunity to Street, Chester, New Jersey, be appointed Bid Documents for the proposed Work c.127) N.J.A.C. 17:27 and P.L. 1975, C. Consulting Engineer to the Zoning Board OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY, February 11th • 1-3PM present any objections to the proposed are on file at the office of the Architect, 127, N.J.A.C. 17:27 N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et development. The Board does, however, of Adjustment for the period effective from FVHD, 1515 Lower Ferry Road, Trenton, seq. Laws Against Discrimination. An Ini- have the right to exclude repetitious testi- January 11, 2018 to December 31, 2018. New Jersey 08618, and may be inspected tial Project Workforce Report will be re- This contract is awarded without com- mony. by prospective bidders during regular busi- quired from the successful bidder (Form All documents relating to this application petitive bidding as a “professional service” ness hours. Any bidder should contact the AA-201). may be inspected by the public Monday under the provisions of said Local Public Architect’s office at (609) 883-7101 to con- All qualified applicants will receive con- Contracts Law because the services are of through Friday between the hours of 8:00 firm availability of documents. Bid Docu- sideration for employment without regard a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the Planning/Zoning such a qualitative nature as will not permit ments will be available from the Architect to age, race, creed, color, national origin, Department, Cranford Township Munici- the receipt of competitive bids due to the upon deposit of $250 (Two Hundred Fifty ancestry, marital status, affectional or subjective difference in the work product of pal Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, Dollars) for each paper set or disk for a sexual orientation or sex. Cranford, New Jersey. such persons and the fact that the ethical non-refundable fee of $100.00, checks All Contractors and Subcontractors must Applicant: requirements of such professionals will payable to Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie. comply with the business registration and not permit such bidding. Florin Traistaru If bidder requests documents to be shipped, use tax requirements of N.J.S.A. 52:32- 115 Miln Street 2F Shannon Rapant they must provide their direct shipping 44, amended by P.L. 2004, c.57. Pursuant Cranford, New Jersey 07016 Land Use Secretary account number to the Architect and for to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all Contractors who 1 T - 2/8/18, The Times Fee: $30.69 1 T - 2/8/18, the Leader Fee: $38.76 paper sets, an additional separate non- bid on the School Facilities Project shall PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE refundable handling fee of $25 per set provide a copy of their Business Registra- payable in advance. Deposits will be re- tion Certification, issued by the Depart- NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION funded if the bid documents are returned in ment of Treasury, at the time of submis- DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES whole in good condition, bound in proper sion of their Bid Proposals to the School 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 600 order, unmarked and returned within ten District. Failure to include this form with TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 (10) days after the opening of bids, by a the Proposal or Bid will result in rejection of Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received from Bidders classified under Bidder submitting a bona fide bid. All ques- the Bid. The Contractor must (a) obtain N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.2 via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 2/27/18, downloaded, and tions must be sent only via mail or proof of valid business registration from a publicly opened and read, in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New facsimile at (609) 883-2694 with the job Subcontractor before entering into a con- Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey number referenced. tract with the Subcontractor and shall for- 08625; for: Bid Proposal shall be submitted in du- ward said business registrations to the 24 Tanglewood Lane, Mountainside Offered at $755,000 Maintenance Resurfacing Contract, North - 2018, Various Locations in the plicate (one original and one copy) in a School District; (b) provide written notice Counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Union, Sussex and sealed envelope: (1) addressed to the to all Subcontractors that they are required Charming four bedroom, three bath Colonial with lovely front porch Warren-Including and North of Route 57, 100% State, DP No: 18431 owner, (2) bearing the name and address to submit a copy of their Business Regis- has been beautifully renovated and expanded. The grounds are idyllic Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 (P.L 1975, c. of the bidder written on the face of the tration Certificate to the Contractor; and (c) 127); N.J.A.C. 17:27. envelope, and (3) clearly marked “BID” maintain and submit to the School District and include a stone patio and deck. Conveniently located at the end of Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.19, contractors must provide a Certification and with the contract title and/or bid number on a list of the names of any Subcontractors a cul-de-sac, just minutes from downtown Mountainside, Echo Lake Park, Disclosure of Political Contribution Form prior to contract award. the outside of the envelope and must be and their current addresses, updated as Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, accompanied by a Certified Check, necessary during the course of the con- and NYC transportation, this house is sure to delight. Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontrac- Cashier’s Check or Bid Bond drawn to the tract performance, and to be complete and tors prior to contract award or authorization. order of the Owner for not less than ten accurate before a request for final pay- Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, but ment is made. Westfield Area Homes by Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Wage and Hour Compli- in no case in excess of $20,000.00; and No bid may be withdrawn for a period of ance at the time of bid. must be delivered to the above place on or sixty (60) days after the date set for the Frank D. Isoldi Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid before the hour named. The Board of Edu- opening thereof. The right is reserved to Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe, cation and the Architect assume no re- reject any or all bids or to waive informality Broker / Sales Associate follow the instructions on the web site. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans sponsibility for bids mailed or misdirected in the bidding if it is in the interest of the and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly in delivery. School District to do so. Cell: 908-787-5990 payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected If the bid exceeds $20,000.00 bidder BY ORDER OF THE WESTFIELD For more follow on Instagram @frankdisoldi | twitter @homeswestfield (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the must be pre-qualified by the New Jersey BOARD OF EDUCATION, UNION following locations: Division of Property Management and COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. 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Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker Logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. 3 T - 2/8/18, 2/15/18 and 2/22/18, The Leader Fee: $168.30 including a copy of a valid and active Pre- 1 T - 2/8/18, The Leader Fee: $132.60 Page 16 Thursday, February 8, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WESTFIELD 3rd Street and Wiley Avenue for a Saturday, January 27, a resident of motor vehicle violation. While speak- Highland Avenue responded to po- ing with the driver police could smell lice headquarters to report numerous an odor of marijuana coming from incidents of fraud in which different inside the vehicle. Antoine was asked credit card accounts were used with- to exit the vehicle for a search. The out proper authorization. There was for two separate credit cards and made Monday, January 29, Eric A. officers located the suspected mari- no further information. unauthorized charges totaling more Nelson, 35, of Plainfield was arrested juana and the driver was arrested, pro- Saturday, January 27, Bruno than $3,000. on outstanding warrants out of the cessed, charged with possession and Buczyk, 33, of Westfield was arrested Monday, January 29, Paul Dyer, Union County Sheriff’s Department released pending a court appearance. on the 1200 block of West South 32, of Westfield was arrested on and Bridgewater during a police in- Monday, January 29, Andre Jones, Avenue on two outstanding Munici- two outstanding confirmed Munici- vestigation regarding a suspicious 26, of Plainfield was arrested on an pal Court traffic warrants, including pal Court warrants from Elmwood person. He was transported to police outstanding warrant out of Fanwood one from Newark, with $750 bail, Park, with a total bail amount of headquarters and processed. after a motor vehicle stop at Colum- and the other from Secaucus, with $1,000, pursuant to a motor vehicle Tuesday, January 30, Daven bia Avenue and Terrill Road for a $500 bail. He was transported to po- stop at Dudley Court and Bradford Pereira, 20, of Roselle Park was ar- motor vehicle violation. Jones was lice headquarters, processed and re- Avenue. They included a criminal rested and charged with possession processed and released by the leased on his own recognizance. warrant, with $750 bail, and a traffic of marijuana during a motor vehicle Fanwood Municipal Court. Saturday, January 27, Woodlaire warrant, with $250 bail. Dyer was stop. Pereira was transported to po- Monday, January 29, Floyd Grant, Cazeau, 21, of Linden was arrested processed and released on his own lice headquarters and processed. 49, of Rahway was arrested on an and charged with possession of less recognizance per the Elmwood Park Tuesday, January 30, Algernon C. active warrant out of North Brunswick than 50 grams of suspected mari- Police Department pending a new Davis, 58, of Roselle was arrested on after a motor vehicle stop at Terrill juana pursuant to a motor vehicle court date. an outstanding warrant out of the Road and East 2nd Street for a motor stop in the area of Central and Monday, January 29, Quran Kelly- Monmouth County Sheriff’s Depart- vehicle violation. Grant was pro- South Avenues. Cazeau was trans- Battle, 23, of Orange was arrested ment during a motor vehicle stop. He cessed, posted bail and released. ported to police headquarters, pro- and charged with possession of less was transported to police headquar- Monday, January 29, a business cessed and released with a com- than 50 grams of suspected mari- ters and processed. owner on the 300 block of South Av- plaint-summons. juana pursuant to a motor vehicle Tuesday, January 30, Tandra Jones, enue reported a suspect pulled into his Sunday, January 28, Ivelisse stop in the area of Cacciola and Stirling 46, of New Brunswick was arrested business and received a full tank of Miranda-Holmes, 50, of Monmouth Places. Kelly-Battle was processed and charged with disorderly conduct gasoline. The suspect handed the atten- Junction was arrested at police head- and released with a summons. during an investigation after officers dant a counterfeit bill and drove off. quarters on a Westfield Municipal Tuesday, January 30, Kai J. Pradia, were dispatched to Terrill Road on a The incident is under investigation. Court traffic warrant, with $75 bail. 23, of Prospect Park was arrested on report of an intoxicated female. Monday, January 29, Awais Malik, Miranda-Holmes, who was trans- several outstanding confirmed warrants, Tuesday, January 30, Aleisha J. 21, of Staten Island, N.Y., was arrested ferred to Westfield authorities by New with $2,250 total bail, pursuant to a Dudley, 28, of Newark was arrested and charged with hindering apprehen- Jersey State Police, was processed motor vehicle stop in the area of West on an outstanding warrant out of New- sion due to the fact the driver had a and posted bail in full. South Avenue and Hort Street. They ark during a motor vehicle stop. suspended license and lied about his Sunday, January 28, a business on included a Hazlet traffic warrant, with Dudley was transported to police identity following a motor vehicle stop SPREADING PEACE...The Christopher Academy Peace Quilt was delivered to the 100 block of Quimby Street re- $1,000 bail; a Medford Township traf- headquarters and processed. at North and Martine Avenues for a Imagine, a local community center for counseling and coping with loss. Ursula ported being the victim of a shoplift- fic warrant, with $600 bail; a Mount Saturday, February 3, Joseph M. motor vehicle violation. Malik was Thrush Peace Seed recipient Barbara McElheny created a Peace Quilt guiding her ing that day at 9:08 p.m. The suspect Laurel traffic warrant, with $500 bail, Alianiello, 31, of Middletown was processed, charged with hindering and class through several practical life and cultural concept experiences. The quilt will stole approximately $155.97 worth and an Elizabeth criminal warrant, with arrested on an outstanding warrant released with a court appearance. travel to similar facilities and Montessori schools, spreading peace from the young of alcohol. $150 bail. Pradia was transported to out of Scotch Plains. Tuesday, January 30, a victim re- hands of her students to other young children and their families. Monday, January 29, Lance police headquarters, processed and Sunday, February 4, Taileen ported that he was assaulted by a Louison, 38, of Scotch Plains was turned over to the Hazlet Police De- Alvarez, 30, of East Stroudsburg, Pa., group of people on the 100 block of arrested on an outstanding criminal partment in lieu of bail. was arrested and charged with pos- Willoughby Road. The victim re- warrant from West Orange Munici- Thursday, February 1, Mariajose session of prescription legend drugs ceived minor injuries. The incident POPCORN pal Court, with $250 bail, pursuant to Gonzalez, 28, of Charlotte, N.C., was during a motor vehicle stop. Alvarez currently is being investigated. Hostiles a motor vehicle stop at East North arrested on an active traffic warrant was transported to police headquar- Saturday, February 3, Andy Aguilar, Avenue and Elmer Street. Louison from North Bergen Municipal Court, ters and processed. 24, of Plainfield was arrested on an Requiem for the Horse Opera was transported to police headquar- with $89 bail, subsequent to a motor FANWOOD active warrant out of Plainfield after 3 popcorns ters, processed and released after vehicle stop at Springfield Avenue Monday, January 29, Smithy a motor vehicle stop at Terrill Road posting bail. and Cardinal Drive. Gonzalez posted Antoine, 27, of Roselle was arrested and Stewart Place for a motor vehicle One Popcorn, Poor — Two Popcorns, Fair — Three Popcorns, Good — Four Popcorns, Excellent Monday, January 29, a resident of bail and was released. and charged with possession of mari- violation. Aguilar was processed, Myrtle Avenue reported an incident SCOTCH PLAINS juana after a motor vehicle stop at East posted bail and released. By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER (Wes Studi) to his ancestral home in of identity theft. The victim stated film critic Montana. As is often the case in jour- that one or more unknown suspects You know that lyric from “Home neys meant to distill the significance accessed an account belonging to on the Range,” where the cowpoke of the human condition, we find him and purchased items without his asserts that “seldom is heard a dis- Blocker at a watershed. Though he authorization. couraging word?” Well, if you go by has spent the bulk of his career in the Monday, January 29, a resident of the realistic take on the Old West U.S. Army fighting and killing the Archibold Place reported incidents proffered in director/writer Scott indigenous population, as retirement of identity theft. According to the Cooper’s Hostiles, the reason no one nears he has begun to ask himself the victim, one or more unknown sus- says anything discouraging is that big questions. pects accessed two separate accounts they’re either dead or fighting like Of course there’s a lady who helps crazy to keep from being dead. While spur the introspection. In clichéd dra- PUBLIC NOTICE poet Joel Barlow hoped his Vision of matic form that we readily accept NJ TRANSIT Columbus (1787) would be our ver- thanks to the splendid complement PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE sion of The Iliad, he was premature. she represents, pretty Rosamund Pike PROPOSED DISCONTINUANCE OF There would be 100 more years of as the tragically widowed Rosalie BUS ROUTE NO. 95 conquering the natives before Quaid is a welcome addition to the (SCOTCH PLAINS-NEWARK) America’s character would be formed. group of Indians and soldiers who set The New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ This is a very studied work, con- out from New Mexico. Expect all the TRANSIT) operates Bus Route No. 95 templative, moody, often slow and usual dangers along the trail, except between Scotch Plains and Newark via then jarringly punctuated with a bru- that, unlike the requisite perils that a points in Westfield, Mountainside, Spring- field, and Union. Service operates on week- tally truthful, enigmatic and almost lifetime of viewing Westerns has fa- days only, during AM and PM peak hour fatalistic violence that contradicts the miliarized us with, each event seems periods, operating only inbound towards GREETINGS TO OUR TROOPS...Students in Karen Lust’s classes at Roosevelt Intermediate School in Westfield glorifying horse operas that came much more stark, shocking, as if ex- Newark in the AM and only outbound to- recently wrote letters for the troops serving overseas. Roosevelt is among the many schools and organizations before it, and in the bargain explain- orcised from the context of its fic- wards Scotch Plains in the PM. NJ TRAN- throughout Westfield, Cranford, Kenilworth, Scotch Plains-Fanwood and Mendham that participated in making more ing the genre’s dwindling popularity. tional-friendly usualness. SIT proposes to discontinue all service on than 3,000 handmade cards, ornaments and decorations that were mailed by several organizations, including the Bus Route No. 95 due to low ridership and American Legion in Westfield, and local mom Colby Sheppard, who sends out packages of cards sponsored by Surgent’s Sure, the costumes are period piece As the ragtag group diminishes in the availability of ample alternative public Elite Gym in Westfield. Over the past nine years, more than 23,000 cards have been sent out to United States troops romantic, the stunning vistas of a still number, it affectingly dawns that these transportation to facilitate these trips. Ap- pristine West utterly breathtaking. But are real people dying, and for no truly proximately 179 one-way customers per in all branches of the military on almost every continent. weekday use this service, which can be with no sugarcoat of pageantry added noble purpose. But while there isn’t represented as 11 passengers per trip. All PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE to soften what is purely a chronicle of too much time to think about it, it is in affected customers would continue to have requirements. Reading is Good For You one people confiscating real estate the aforementioned pauses where Mr. alternative bus service available to them TOWN OF WESTFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-25, each from another, Mr. Cooper expresses Cooper’s characters evince a searing should the No. 95 bus service be discon- proposal shall be accompanied by a Propo- the sad reality of history. naturalism, replete with volumes of tinued. NJ TRANSIT will conduct public NOTICE TO BIDDERS sition of Surety from a Surety Company hearings to receive public comments on Plainly, annexing, occupying and religious self-examination verbalized NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the stating it will provide each bidder with the proposed discontinuance of Bus Route separate Performance and Payment outright seizing of sovereign territo- in snippets of hopeful catharses. It is No. 95. Westfield Public Schools will receive bids for Science Room Renovations at Bonds, each in the amount of 100% of the ries has been going on since Goog the touching, frightening and will disap- Public hearings will be held as autho- contract sum. Also, Surety agrees to fur- rized by N.J.S.A. 27:25-8(d). Written com- Westfield High School, 550 Dorian Road, caveman figured Glug’s Wooly Mam- point if not outright anger the blood- Westfield, New Jersey 07090, together nish Bidder with a Maintenance Bond in ments for the record may be sent to the required form. The Proposition of Surety moth-rich land would serve him bet- and-guts enthusiast who just wants to Public Hearing Office-Bus Route No. 95 with all work incidental thereto, in accor- dance with the requirements of the draw- shall be executed by an approved surety ter. But where Mr. Cooper most suc- see a lot of murdering and none of that Comments, NJ TRANSIT, One Penn Plaza company authorized to do business in the ceeds with his film, set amidst the last “goody-goody philosophical stuff.” East, Newark, New Jersey 07105 or on NJ ings and specifications prepared by Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C. (FVHD) Archi- State of New Jersey and in accordance drips and drabs of American Indian All the same, Hostiles doesn’t work TRANSIT’s website, www.njtransit.com/ with N.J.S.A. 2A:44-143 and 2A:44-144 publichearings. All comments must be tects-Planners, www.fvhdpc.com, FVHD resistance in 1892, is in its personal- to disparage the spaghetti westerns, Project No. 4982K. and with the three highest rating catego- goleader.com/subscribe received no later than MIDNIGHT, FEB- ries of rating companies nationally recog- ization of the seemingly unstoppable psychological horse operas and the RUARY 28, 2018. Bids will be received for: Single Over- all Contract (C008 or C009 with C030, nized and listed as per Appendix A (go to whirlwind. It’s in the wary and weary 1940s film noir scripts turned into Individuals requesting sign language www.nj.gov/dobi/surety.htm). interpreters should contact the Public Hear- C032, C047) PUBLIC NOTICE eyes of his principals…folks trying to shoot-‘em-ups that served as our en- Sealed bids are due by March 6, 2018, Bidding shall be in conformance with the ing Office at 973-491-7453 or TTY (800) applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. survive the elements and the lesser tertainment whenever we had a han- 772-2287 by FEBRUARY 12, 2018. Indi- 2:00 PM to the Westfield Board of Educa- ESTABLISH BANK BRANCH tion, attention of Ms. Dana Sullivan, Busi- 18A:18A-1 et seq. “Public School Con- FDIC APPLICATION angels of human nature, conflicted kering for saddling up and hitting the viduals requesting language support tracts Law.” between what they think is right and Bijou. Rather, it tacitly encourages should contact Customer Service at 973- ness Administrator, Room 101, 302 Elm Applicant St., Westfield, NJ 07090, and will be pub- All bidders shall comply with The New the prevailing doctrine. accepting them as parts of a historical 275-5555 by FEBRUARY 12, 2018. Jersey Prevailing Wage Act N.J.S.A. 34:11- Spencer Savings Bank sla Please be advised and assured that licly opened and read immediately there- 611 River Drive Thus it is with no small amount of process, the mixing of jaundiced after. 56.25 et seq. (P.L. 1963, c.150). NO FINAL DECISION HAS BEEN MADE All bidders are required to comply with Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407 animosity that Christian Bale’s Cap- chronicle and art necessary to vener- REGARDING THE PROPOSED BUS Bid Documents for the proposed Work are on file at the office of the Architect, all requirements of Affirmative Action Regu- New Branch Location tain Joseph Blocker accedes, under ating a nation state’s origination and ROUTE DISCONTINUANCE. The lations, N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. (P.L. 1975, public’s views on this proposal as ex- FVHD, 1515 Lower Ferry Road, Trenton, 240 – 244 North Avenue West threat of forfeiting his pension, to vowed mission. It’d hardly enthuse New Jersey 08618, and may be inspected c.127) N.J.A.C. 17:27 and P.L. 1975, C. Westfield, New Jersey 07090 pressed at the hearings and through 127, N.J.A.C. 17:27 N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et escort previously imprisoned and now pioneers to believe our purpose was the written comment process will be by prospective bidders during regular busi- Any person wishing to comment on this ness hours. Any bidder should contact the seq. Laws Against Discrimination. An Ini- dying Cheyenne Chief Yellow Hawk anything less than righteous and wor- presented to the NJ TRANSIT Board of tial Project Workforce Report will be re- application may file his or her comments in thy of example. Directors prior to a final decision in Architect’s office at (609) 883-7101 to con- writing with the regional director of the firm availability of documents. Bid Docu- quired from the successful bidder (Form Johnson Enrolls at the The serendipity consequence is that this matter. AA-201). Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at ments will be available from the Architect 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1200, New York, a funny thing happened on the way to The public hearings will be held: upon deposit of $250 (Two Hundred Fifty All qualified applicants will receive con- sideration for employment without regard NY, 10118-0110 not later than February University of Findlay creating our heritage. We came to buy Date: Thursday, February 22, 2018 Dollars) for each paper set or disk for a 23, 2018. The nonconfidential portions of non-refundable fee of $100.00, checks to age, race, creed, color, national origin, FINDLAY, Oh. – Christopher it hook, line and sinker, so much so Time: 6:00 p.m. ancestry, marital status, affectional or the application are on file at the appropri- Johnson, of Westfield, has enrolled at Location: NJ TRANSIT Headquarters payable to Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie. ate FDIC office and are available for public that even a 21st Century accountant If bidder requests documents to be shipped, sexual orientation or sex. the University of Findlay for spring Board Room All Contractors and Subcontractors must inspection during regular business hours. beset with a moral dilemma might One Penn Plaza East they must provide their direct shipping Photocopies of the nonconfidential portion 2018. New students began their stud- account number to the Architect and for comply with the business registration and ponder, at least for a second, how a Newark, New Jersey 07105 use tax requirements of N.J.S.A. 52:32- of the application file will be made avail- ies at UF on January 8. venerable marshal like Gary Cooper’s paper sets, an additional separate non- able upon request. Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 refundable handling fee of $25 per set 44, amended by P.L. 2004, c.57. Pursuant Mr. Johnson is pursuing a doctor of Will Kane in High Noon (1952) might Time: 6:00 p.m. payable in advance. Deposits will be re- to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all Contractors who 1 T - 2/8/18, The Leader Fee: $21.93 physical therapy degree. bid on the School Facilities Project shall resolve matters. It goes ‘round and Location: Scotch Plains Municipal funded if the bid documents are returned in ‘round. For while that movie was a Building whole in good condition, bound in proper provide a copy of their Business Registra- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Courtroom/Council order, unmarked and returned within ten tion Certification, issued by the Depart- surreptitious comment on Chambers,First Floor (10) days after the opening of bids, by a ment of Treasury, at the time of submis- NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION McCarthyism, the enmity between 430 Park Avenue Bidder submitting a bona fide bid. All ques- sion of their Bid Proposals to the School DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES whites and Native Americans in Hos- Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 tions must be sent only via mail or District. Failure to include this form with 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 600 the Proposal or Bid will result in rejection of TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 tiles surely references America’s im- Para obtener una copia traducida de facsimile at (609) 883-2694 with the job number referenced. the Bid. The Contractor must (a) obtain Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received from Bidders classified under migration bafflements. este aviso, comuníquese con Servicio al proof of valid business registration from a N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.2 via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 2/27/18, downloaded, and Cliente: 973-275-5555. Bid Proposal shall be submitted in du- This can be conflicting. 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Theatre Presents Once Upon a Mattress SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD – unrefined Princess Winnifred, who The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High hopes for the Prince Dauntless’ hand, School (SP-FHS) Repertory Theatre there is much hilarity; the Queen is proud to present this year's produc- schemes to make sure that Winnifred tion of Broadway's hit musical Once isn’t her son’s soulmate, and Sir Harry, Upon a Mattress. Performances will the King and the Jester work together be held on Friday, March 9, Saturday, to help Dauntless and Winnifred find March 10, Thursday, March 15, Fri- their happily ever after. day, March 16 and Saturday, March The cast features a total of 54 stu- 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 11 dents, 14 of whom are seniors, and is at 2 p.m. All shows take place at under the direction of Courtney Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, Nemec, Director, SPFHS Repertory 667 Westfield Road, Scotch Plains. Theatre, a fifth grade teacher at Park This comedic musical is an adapta- Middle School and Jan Allen, SPFHS REGION CHORUS...On January 28,three students from Mount Saint Mary tion of the Hans Christian Andersen Choral Director, SPFHS Repertory Academy in Watchung had the honor of performing as selected members of the fairy tale The Princess and the Pea. Theatre Music Director and Producer. Central Jersey Region Chorus at Monroe High School. Those students are: The story takes place long ago and in The show has a large stage crew and Michelle Colman, center, a junior from Scotch Plains; Alexandra Gomes, right, TOP SCORES...Eight Westfield High School students achieved the highest score a faraway kingdom where King importantly, features a pit band as a senior from South Plainfield; and Abigail Varker, a senior from Colonia. possible on the December SAT and ACT standardized tests according to recent reports received by the school, bringing the total of perfect scores reported so far Sextimus is unable to speak due a curse well. this school year to 42. After receiving the news, Westfield High School Principal, that has been placed on him and there- According to Ms. Allen, "With over Derrick Nelson (far right), congratulated the students on January 19 citing their fore his mean wife, Queen Aggravain, 100 students involved in the show Dreamcatcher Junior Begins outstanding achievement on the tests which are widely used for college admission has taken over as the ruler of the king- between the cast, crew, pit, costum- criteria. “It speaks volumes about your abilities and your commitment to your dom. Queen Aggravain has decreed ing and stage management, it’s really education,” stated Mr. Nelson. The recent top ACT scorers include (top row, from that her son, Prince Dauntless, who is exciting to see this production come Summer Prog. Enrollment left to right) Lauren Greenspan – Reading, Jared Greenspan – Math, Jeremy Cha seeking a bride, can only marry a prin- together. We’ve got a very talented – English, Alexander McGrail – Reading, and Ethan Useloff – Math. Perfect SAT cess of true blood (one who is sensitive group bringing Once Upon a Mat- SUMMIT – Dreamcatcher Reper- need-based scholarships available. scores were achieved by (first row): Austin Chen – Math, Edward Xing – Math enough to feel a pea that is underneath tress to life and we are really looking tory Theatre, professional Theatre in Discounts are provided for those who and Tomas Taaffe – Literature. a pile of mattresses when she sleeps). forward to performing this for the Residence at the Oakes Center in register before April 15. Admission is Further, the Queen has declared that community in March.” Summit, will hold its Dreamcatcher on a first come, first served basis until until he is married, no one else in the Tickets may be purchased at Junior summer theatre program for the program is filled or until the dead- Muhlenberg College Tells kingdom is permitted to wed. This is MattressSPFHS.brownpapertickets.com students entering grades five through line of Friday, June 1, and applica- quite a problem for Lady Larken and and are $13 for students/seniors and 12 from July 9 through July 27. tions for Dreamcatcher Junior and Dean's List for Fall 2017 Sir Harry, as Lady Larken is pregnant $15 for adults. All tickets will be $10 Dreamcatcher’s program is a three- more information on the program may with Sir Harry’s baby. This conundrum for the Thursday, March 15 perfor- week theatre experience which com- be obtained by calling Dreamcatcher’s ALLENTOWN, Penn. – Westfield, Madeline Flaherty of drives Sir Harry's determination to find mance only. Seniors with “Gold bines training, in which students build business office at (908) 514-9654, Muhlenberg College students with Westfield, Julian Mone of a match for Prince Dauntless so that he Cards” may contact Kathleen Sheehy skills and study with theatre profes- emailing [email protected] a term GPA of 3.50 or higher were Westfield, Francesca Jones of can marry. at [email protected] to ar- sionals in a variety of subjects, with or may be downloaded at recognized for their academic Scotch Plains, Sean Cheney of With the dramatic arrival of the range for their ticket. the opportunity for students to create www.dreamcatcherrep.org. achievement and named to Dean's Scotch Plains, Jordan Cimring of and perform their own play. The pro- List for Fall 2017. Scotch Plains, Zachary Cimring of gram will be held Monday through Author Meet and Greet Local students receiving this rec- Scotch Plains, Samantha Tropper Dean's List Students Named Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (with a ognition include: Michael Nigro of Scotch Plains and Ashley Veglia special performance on July 27 at 7 At Town Book Store of Cranford, Kevin Irving of of Scotch Plains. p.m.) at Dreamcatcher’s home at the WESTFIELD – The Town Book for UA Fall 2017 Term Oakes Center, 120 Morris Avenue in Store will be hosting a meet and greet Summit. for Scott Deitche, true crime author of JMU Announces TUSCALOOSA, Alab. – A total of graduate students who take less than a The cost of the Summer Theatre Garden State Gangland: The Rise of 12,594 students enrolled during the 2017 full course load. Those students include: Program: Dreamcatcher Junior is the Mob in New Jersey on Saturday, fall semester at The University of Ala- Daniel Hopkins of Scotch Plains, $825 for all three weeks, with limited February 10 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Fall 2017 Dean's List bama were named to the Dean's List with Dean's List; Elizabeth Lestrange of New Jersey’s organized crime his- an academic record of 3.5 or above or Scotch Plains, Dean's List; Kristen Leitner Earns Dean's tory has been one of the most colorful HARRISONBURG, Virg. – James Cameron James Kutzer of Cranford, the President's List with an academic Hughes of Westfield, Dean's List; Sara in the country, serving as the home of Madison University is pleased to an- Kayla Rodrigues of Westfield, record of 4.0 (all A's). The UA Dean's Hughes of Westfield, President's List; List at Univ. at Albany some of the most powerful, as well as nounce the following students made Amanda Paige Soldati of Westfield, and President's lists recognize full-time Madison Mueller of Westfield, Dean's ALBANY, N.Y. – The University below-the-radar, mobsters in the the dean's list for the fall 2017 semes- Catherine Ann Acito of Scotch Plains, undergraduate students. The lists do not List; and Ashley Oliveira of at Albany congratulates Andrea Country. And though overshadowed ter: Andrea May McNeely of Scotch apply to graduate students or under- Mountainside, President's List. Leitner from Scotch Plains on being by the emphasis on New York City, Grace Ann Aronds of Westfield, Plains, and Matthew William Vignola named to the Fall 2017 Dean's List. the mob and New Jersey have, over Jane Louise Aronds of Westfield, of Fanwood. Students named to the Dean's List the years, become synonymous, in Morgan Alexa Garofola of Cranford, Students who earn dean's list hon- Dean's List Announced at earned at least a 3.5 GPA. both pop culture and in law enforce- Brianna Marie Heard of Westfield, ors must carry at least 12 graded ment. In Garden State Gangland, Mr. Shanna Colleen Kelly of Westfield, credit hours and earn a GPA of be- Virgil of Fanwood Deitche sets the historical record Olivia Grace Klimko of Cranford, tween 3.5 and 3.899. Alvernia University straight by providing the first overall Earns University of history of the mob in New Jersey, READING, Penn. – The following Senior in the fall and is a graduate of from the early turn of the century Roger Williams University students have been named to Alvernia Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Hartford Dean's List Black Hand gangs to the present, and University's Dean's List for the fall Daria Speranza of Scotch Plains WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – The looks at their influence not only in the 2017 semester. To be eligible for the studied Occupational Therapy as a University of Hartford is pleased to Garden State, but across the country Tells Fall 2017 Dean's List Dean's List, students must carry a Freshman in the fall and is a graduate announce Malcolm Virgil of Fanwood as a whole. BRISTOL, R.I. – Select students List that semester. semester GPA of 3.5 or better and of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High has been named to its Dean's List for The Town Book Store located at have been named to the Spring 2017 Tyler Davis of Cranford, Maia take a minimum of 12 credits. School Fall 2017. 270 East Broad Street in Westfield Dean's List at Roger Williams Uni- Didomenico of Cranford, Candice Sara Hayes of Scotch Plains stud- (corner of East Broad and Elmer versity in Bristol, R.I. Full-time stu- Durant of Cranford, Elizabeth Fulton ied Criminal Justice as a Senior in the Streets). dents who complete 12 or more cred- of Cranford, Amanda Espinoza of fall and is a graduate of Scotch Plains- Local Students Attain its per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 Scotch Plains, Caroline Keane of Fanwood High School or higher are placed on the Dean's Scotch Plains, and Gianna Rosello of Jessica Howard of Scotch Plains JMU Announces Scotch Plains. studied Occupational Therapy as a Fall Dean’s List at UConn President's List Mezzomo Earns HARRISONBURG, Virg. – James Dean's List at the HARTFORD, Conn. – At the end Among those students are: Haley Madison University is pleased to an- of each semester the Dean of each Sharlow of Westfield, Jennifer Pires nounce the following students made Univ. of New Haven school and college at UConn names of Mountainside, Caitlyn Splaine the president's list for the fall 2017 WEST HAVEN, Conn. – Alexander to the Dean’s List those students of Mountainside, and Kristen semester: Mezzomo, of Westfield, a student in who (1) were registered for at least Splaine of Mountainside. Kristin Leu of Cranford, John the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal 12 credits calculable for grade McCaffery of Cranford, Kayla Justice and Forensic Sciences of the points, (2) received no grade below Wenqi Duan Receives Piatkowski of Cranford and Sophie University of New Haven has been “C”, including the actual letter grade Marie Brause of has been named to named to the Dean's List for the fall, awarded in any course under the Univ. of Iowa Degree the president's list at James Madison 2017. Pass/Fail option, (3) earned at least IOWA CITY, I.A. – Wenqi Duan, a University for the fall 2017 semester. Mr. Mezzomo is working on a Bach- 3.0 times as many grade points as native of Scotch Plains, received a Students who earn president's list elor of Science in Paramedicine. the number of calculable credits re- MS-Electrical and Computer Engi- honors must carry at least 12 graded corded by the Registrar, and (4) neering degree from the University of credit hours and earn a GPA of 3.900 were in at least the upper quartile of Iowa at the close of the fall 2017 or above. Brause is majoring in Com- Baldowski Makes their school or college. semester. puter Science. Dean's List at Del. Val. DOYLESTOWN, Penn. – Lauren TOP TEACHERS...Brookside Place Elementary School in Cranford is pleased to Baldowski, a resident of Cranford, announce that Jill Pierce, right, has been selected as the Classroom Teacher of the CDC Theatre was honored for academic achieve- Year and Maureen Foye, left, has been selected as the Educational Services ment by being named to the Dean's Professional of the Year from nominations made by the school community as part Presents List at Delaware Valley University of the New Jersey Department of Education 2017-18 Governor’s Educator of the for the Fall 2017 semester. Year Program. Local Students Earn Dean’s List at Norwich NORTHFIELD, Vt. – The follow- ing students have been recognized on the dean’s list at Norwich University for the fall 2018 semester: Andrew Thomas Ciccarino and Nicole Kimberly Skickova, both of Scotch Plains. Students Return From Studying Globally GETTYSBURG, Penn. – At Gettysburg, students use the opportu- nity to study globally to pursue di- verse paths in multiple areas of study. Over 200 students studied globally in the Fall 2017 semester, representing Chill with The Frost Kings over 30 majors in over 25 countries. Colin Dursee, OMS- Intra-Organi- zational Dyn major from Westfield Saturday, February 17 studied in France. Carly Kalis, OMS- Intra-Organi- zational Dyn major from Westfield, at 2:00 pm studied in Italy. Bluesy Music Brought to You by the Westfield Memorial Library AN AD By Beth Henley ON THIS Open to WML and MURAL Feb. 16-17,22-24 @ 8pm/Feb. 18 @ 2pm PAGE WILL cardholders. 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MOUNTAINSIDE – The Union six weeks the sap of the sugar maple tracks, nibbled twigs and other signs County Board of Chosen Freeholders tree is collected and turned into syrup. that tell us our animal neighbors have A Man and His Prostate, presents special programs for fami- This year, Trailside celebrates The visited. Conclude your outdoor inves- lies during the Presidents’ Day Holi- Journey of Sap to Syrup on Saturday, tigation around a warm campfire with day on Saturday, February 17 and February 17 and Monday, February hot chocolate and marshmallows. Ani- Monday, February 19. 19 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. mal Clue Winter Walk and Campfire is Starring Ed Asner at UCPAC “February Festivities at Trailside Learn how 100 percent real maple offered 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, offers educational and imaginative syrup is made from the sap of the February 17. RAHWAY – On Sunday, March tion to his celebrated work in televi- ran for 8 years, receiving 9 Emmy programs to delight people of all sugar maple tree. Find out what equip- Trailside is offering a special arts 25, the Union County Performing Arts sion, he turned in unforgettable per- nominations. Weinberger also wrote ages,” said Freeholder Chairman ment is needed to collect sap and take and crafts workshop Winter Art Ex- Center’s Hamilton Stage will host formances in films such as JFK, Elf, for the TV series “Taxi”, for which he Sergio Granados. “This year we are a walk to see a tapped sugar maple travaganza for all ages on Monday, two performances of A Man and his and Pacific Edge. He returned to was awarded an Emmy for Best Out- excited to welcome Mad Science of tree. Take part in a taste test to see if February 19 any time between 12:30 Prostate starring Ed Asner and writ- Broadway in Grace, and toured the standing Comedy Series. He went on New Jersey with their enter- to 3:30 p.m. Parents and ten by Ed Weinberger. Based on a country with his one-man show FDR, to create several sitcoms, including taining, engaging and hands- their children are invited to true-life experience, a man discovers portraying President Franklin D. “Amen,” “Dear John,” “Baby Talk,” on workshops.” drop in and use their artistic his inner self in more ways than one. Roosevelt. If that weren’t enough, Ed and “Sparks.” Highlighting Presidents’ abilities to celebrate the sea- A near tragedy is masterfully trans- served two terms as President of the Tickets are available for purchase at Day on Monday, February son. Winter and snow will be formed into a one-man comedy, per- Screen Actors Guild, protecting the www.ucpac.org/events. VIP tickets 19 is Mad Science of New the inspiration for this fectly portrayed by Ed Asner in his rights of professional working actors. include a Meet & Greet with Asner, Jersey. Children ages 8-12 afternoon’s craft session. hilarious visit to the hospital in prepa- Born and raised in Philadelphia, light fare provided. Tickets may also are invited to join a profes- Pre-registration is required ration for surgery he doesn’t want. Ed Weinberger began his TV career be purchased in person by visiting the sional teacher from the Mad for programs as space is lim- Ed Asner has been an enduring after he dropped out of Columbia Main Stage Box Office located at 1601 Science team to discover ited. Walk-ins will be ac- presence in television, film and stage University to begin a writing career Irving Street in Rahway, N.J. The Box how much fun science can commodated as space per- for 60 years. Developing his craft in for stand-up comedians Dick Gre- Office can be reached via email at be. mits. The fee for Chem in a Chicago and New York, Ed estab- gory and Richard Pryor. His first job [email protected] and by phone at Through hands-on dem- Flash and Planets and Moons lished himself as a solid and versatile in television was writing for “The (732) 499-8226. The Hamilton Stage onstrations, unique equip- is $10/ child for residents of performer, regularly featured in roles Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson. is located at 360 Hamilton Street in ment and animated instruc- Union County and $12/child on the big screen and in such land- He was also a contributing writer for Rahway, N.J. and both locations are tors, children will enjoy in- for out-of-county residents. mark television series as “The Outer Bob Hope, “The Dean Martin Variety easily accessible to major roads and vestigating chemical reac- The fee for The Journey of Limits,” “Gunsmoke,” “The Wild Hour” and “The Cosby Show”, which public transportation. tions in Chem in a Flash Sap to Syrup, Animal Clue Wild West,” “Ironside,” and “Mis- offered at 1 and 2 p.m. Chem Winter Walk & Campfire and sion Impossible,” totaling more than in a Flash permits young sci- Outrageous Owls is $5/per- 100 television credits. Muhlenberg College Prod. entists to perform instanta- son for residents of Union In the ’70s, his role as Lou Grant in neous experiments and wit- County and $6/person for the long-running hit sitcom “The Mary ness split second reactions. A Winter Walk at Trailside out-of-county residents. The Tyler Moore Show” catapulted him Features Local Dancers Children can also explore fee for the Winter Art & to stardom. He then cemented him- the farthest reaches of the solar sys- you can identify the real thing. Crafts Extravaganza is $5/child for self as an “actor’s actor,” perpetuat- ALLENTOWN, Penn. – A spec- Westfield and Julian Mone of tem, create a lunar eclipse and build Outrageous Owls, offered on Sat- residents of Union County and $6/ ing his character in the dramatic se- tacular evening of ballet, contempo- Westfield. and take home Kepler’s Cube, a fun urday, February 17 from 1:00 to 2:00 child for out-of-county residents ries “Lou Grant.” Ed is the only actor rary dance, tap, and jazz, "Master This season's concert, which runs and educational 3-D Solar System p.m., investigates the habits and habi- For additional information about to have won an Emmy for the same Choreographers" at Muhlenberg Col- February 8 through 10, will feature puzzle during Planets and Moons also tat of these secretive, nocturnal ani- programs offered during February role in both a comedy and a drama lege will showcase world premiere "It Happens Only Once... Yesterday offered at 1 and 2 p.m. on February mals. Listen to calls of the screech, Festivities, winter workshops and (five total as Lou Grant). He went on dance works performed by more than and Tomorrow," choreographed by 19. You can enroll your child in back great horned and barred owls. Learn special events, please call 908-789- to win two more Emmy Awards for 60 students and choreographed by guest artist Tiffany Mills, the to back sessions for an exciting, super about the special adaptations these 3670 or visit www.ucnj.org/trailside. complex roles in the mega-hit nationally and internationally ac- founder of Tiffany Mills Company, science filled afternoon. birds have that make them successful Trailside Nature and Science Center miniseries “Roots” and “Rich Man, claimed guest artists and faculty. which has received attention from Longer days and patterns of freez- hunters. is located at 452 New Providence Poor Man.” Local students who will perform The New York Times and collabo- ing and thawing signal the beginning Families are invited to work together Road in Mountainside and is a ser- Throughout his career, Ed has al- include: Ashley Veglia of Scotch rated with a number of prestigious of another maple sugaring season. and challenge their natural history skills vice of the Union County Board of ways been in great demand. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN UCT at 138-lbs), Luke DiGiovanni bonus points from was junior AJ before he pinned him in 3:50 with him to his back there. I knew I Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times (2nd in UCT at 126-lbs) and Dean Bencivenga, who took to the mat an arm bar/wrist combination. could get to it, so I just kept Absentees due to illness or in- Smith (132-lbs) but the JV stand- in the second bout of the evening “I knew the team needed six. hitting it until I was able to get jury prevented what could have ins were ready to get their chance at 145-lbs, but he was well aware They needed big points from me, my bar on the right side and run been a very tight match between and gave it their all. that with a full lineup, the match so I kept trying to get in my high him over and get the six for the two rivals at the Westfield High “That obviously wasn’t would have been much closer, crotch [takedown] and got be- team,” Bencivenga described. School gym on February 2. But Cranford’s go-to lineup. When perhaps not even decided until hind. I tried working my turns Bencivenga also pulled off a with three key Cougars out of the they are at full strength, they are the final bout was over. but he got out. Then I just got to slick leg-around to grapevine re- lineup, both teams needed to a really good team. We’ve been “A lot of where their good guys my dump [barrel roll] and got versal early in the second period. readjust their lineups and the there. We’ve been there with the were is where we had our good Blue Devil Jordan Simpson also result was a 43-18 victory by the depleated lineup. It’s tough! But guys,” Bencivenga commented. Reading is Good For You went the takedown route in his Blue Devils over Cranford. those Cranford kids wrestled hard The Blue Devils took a 3-0 team 152-lb bout with Max Nock and Missing from the Cougar lineup knowing that they didn’t have all lead when Luke Scanlan recorded threw in a roll-through tilt, a were Rob Schork (the Union their firepower,” Blue Devil Head a single-leg trip, a backdoor-to- switch reversal and a half nelson County Tournament [UCT] champ Coach Glen Kurz said. front door and a double-leg nearfall to claim a 17-5, major at 220-lbs), Conor Halpin (2nd in One veteran the Cougars needed takedown to grab an 8-2 decision decision. At 160-lbs, Blue Devil over Jack Korzeneski at 138-lbs. Isaiah Reese recorded a single- Bencivenga then went to his leg lift, a single-to-a-double and See & Subscribe at arsenal of barrel rolls, fireman’s a short throw takedown to go BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo and duckunder takedowns to build with a far arm tilt to seize an 8- a 12-3 lead over Sean Dwyer 3 victory over Kyell Roper. Blue Submit commentary and items for publishing. Devil Tim Miller loved his head- goleader.com/subscribe Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, February 8, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

more photos next page Legal Newspaper for Union County, Cranford Westfield Blue Devil Wrestlers Prevail Over Wounded Cranford Cougars, 43-18 and-arm series of takedowns to “I don’t like to shoot in matches. each other, working hard and cradle at 113-lbs. Luke Hoerle post season, you need every- grab an 11-4 decision over Danny I like upper body throws but it pushing each other in the room. (120-lbs) received a forfeit. Quinn body showing up every time. It’s Swanson at 170-lbs. felt good to finally finish a move,” And that’s when we can come out Gimblette’s cradle-like takedown that simple. Nobody can take a Next came a toss-up bout be- Weber said. here and be explosive,” Weber in the third period rewarded him match off. We got to score our tween Blue Devil Russ Weber and “Russ did a great job. It took said. with a 6-5 victory over Pat Kalnins points, you got to be offensive, Justin Alpaugh-McLean at 182- him a little while to wake up in his At 195-lbs, Cougar Zach Blevins at 126-lbs then Jeremy Silber we got to have some of that killer lbs. After being taken to the mat match. That was a toss up match. recorded a spin-behind takedown recorded numerous takedowns instinct and I thought we did that with a lift-and-trip takedown, Coming in we were planning for and converted a defensive and nearfalls before pinning Chris tonight,” Coach Kurz said. Weber woke up, quickly escaped their full team, that was one that takedown to a nearfall to top Esposito in 5:39 with an arm bar/ BOUT SEQUENCE: and eventually went on to win 5-4. we had to have. Russ fell behind Brendan Loder, 7-1. Cougar Dylan half nelson. 138: — Scanlan (W) d Korzeneski 8-2 “Our coach says if your oppo- but he did a real nice job battling Budnik, using a single-leg “We have a ton of people out 145: — Bencivenga (C) p Dwyer 3:50 nent brings you down and you back and showed some guts. takedown and a double-leg right now. We brought up a lot of 152: — Simpson (W) md Nock 17-5 bounce right up, you really break That’s what we talk about wres- takedown, beat Matt Dente, 5-2, our JV guys trying to pull off this 160: — Reese (W) d Roper 8-3 him. That kind of resonated with tling for your team and he did at 220-lbs then Cougar Matt Savino win but a lot of situations didn’t 170: — Miller (W) d Swanson 11-4 me and any time he picked me that tonight,” Coach Kurz said. received a forfeit at 285-lbs to go our way. As a team we got to 182: — Weber (W) d Alpaugh-McLean 5-4 up, I bouced back up. I wasn’t “To bounce up. That really give his team an 18-16 lead. look better and wrestle for sec- 195: — Blevins (C) d Loder 7-1 220: — Budnik (C) d Dente 5-2 going to be taken down and stay- comes from the practice room. The rest was all Westfield. Jake tions with everybody back in the Hwt: — Savino (C) won forfeit ing flat,” Weber said. We all practice really hard with Bencivenga pinned Brandon room,” Bencivenga said. 106: — Bencivenga (W) p Reilly :43 Weber did record a low backdoor our teammates. Johnny Heard, Reilly in 43 seconds with an arm “I would say this was a team 113: — Composto (W) p Fernandez :52 takedown in the second period Brendan Loder and Matt Dente bar/half nelson at 106-lbs. CJ effort. Everybody wrestled. Get- 120: — Hoerle (W) won forfeit and sealed the deal with a rever- are my practice partners. We Composto rocked Will Fernandez ting into this point of the season, 126: — Gimblette (W) d Kalnins 6-5 sal in the third period. take a lot of pride working with to sleep in 52 seconds with a getting into the playoff in the 132: — Silber (W) p Esposito 5:39 Page S-3 Thursday, February 8, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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* Westfield Lady Blue Devils Stop Cranford Cougars in Basketball Clash, 41-30 * Page S-14 Thursday, February 8, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Garwood Board Hears Final Report On 298-Unit South Avenue Development By MICHAEL BONACCORSO Mr. Olivo said “peak times” are trains. He said 35 bicycle slips Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the most important time frame would be available with over GARWOOD — Stonefield Engi- when considering “post build” seven separate bicycle racks. neering and Design professional traffic impacts. He said widening roads, adding engineer, Charles D. Olivo, pre- Planning Board member Bill turning lanes, and other road sented the planning board last Nierstedt said too often engi- reconstructive measures would Wednesday with a final traffic neers representing developers encourage more automotive use. and parking report for the pro- often say the traffic impact will Mr. Olivo said more automotive posed 298-unit South Avenue be zero on travel time, but the use bolsters negative environ- redevelopment, property known travel time becomes a little bit mental impacts including a need as the Casale/Petro site. The longer after each surrounding de- for more storm water retention property is owned by South Ave. velopment is finished. and higher municipal insurance Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader Urban Renewal, LLC, which is Mr. Olivo said he does not sug- premiums, while hampering the A FULL SLATE...A crowd gathers to listen to four of the seven Democratic affiliated with Russo Develop- gest any specific road construc- “the pedestrian experience.” candidates for Congress representing the 7th District of New Jersey aimed at ment. tion will be necessary such as Resident Bruce Paterson said unseating Republican Leonard Lance on Tuesday in the Cranford Community At last week’s meeting Mr. Olivo lane expansion or increasing road he was concerned how an inter- Center. Goutam Jois of Summit, Tom Malinowski of Rocky Hill, David Pringle said the development should “not surface area to accommodate the section with a New Jersey De- of Cranford and Scott Salmon of Scotch Plains answered questions from the have a significant impact on the 298 residential units’ traffic im- partment of Transportation “F- public. Candidates Peter Jacob, Lisa Mandelblatt and Linda Weber will operation of intersections” or pact. Keeping a pedestrian envi- rating” is acceptable. Intersec- participate in a separate event. Garwood’s traffic flow. ronment where residents walk, tions are ranked “A” to “F,” with Mr. Olivo said a technologically bicycle, use transit buses and “A” being the best and “F” the advanced parking system utiliz- trains to travel to work is impor- worst in terms of traffic conges- NJ-7th Dem Congressional ing real-time data to determine tant to the downtown Garwood tion. spot availability, on-site valets, wants to foster. “Is it okay to add cars because and managerial oversight would Mr. Olivo said residents living it is already F-rated and will con- Cands. Participate In Forum provide South Avenue residents, in the development and com- tinue to be?” Mr. Paterson asked. their visitors, and retail consum- muting to the city would use NJ Mr. Olivo responded that the By CHRISTINA M. HINKE The candidates at Tuesday’s ers with an uninhibited parking Transit, including both buses and CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Specially Written for The Westfield Leader forum gave their views on the experience. CRANFORD — Four of the seven environment, infrastructure, “Over the last five years we Democratic candidates for Con- taxes, gun control, ethics, and have found after projects are gress representing the 7th Dis- campaign finance reform. built they are very low with trip Child-Luring Incident trict of New Jersey talked about A priority of Mr. Salmon, who is generation,” he said. Trip gen- their platform aimed at unseat- an attorney and also has worked eration refers to the total motor ing five-term incumbent Repub- on state and Presidential cam- vehicles utilizing South Avenue Reported In Cranford lican Leonard Lance at a candi- paigns, is to stop the effects of and the Center Street intersec- date meet-and-greet event held climate change, saying the envi- tion after the development is CRANFORD – The Cranford Po- The driver, described as a thin Tuesday in a packed meeting ronment is “one of the biggest constructed. lice Department responded to a white male with long black hair room in the Cranford Community issues of my lifetime.” Mr. Salmon The total cars waiting at each reported child-luring attempt on and shaved sides, never exited Center. said he has a $1-trillion infra- light change along South Avenue Centennial Avenue. The incident the vehicle or made physical con- Goutam Jois of Summit, Tom structure plan, and suggested a headed towards Center Street occurred at approximately 3:40 tact with the child. The suspect’s Malinowski of Rocky Hill, David high-speed rail such as one used would increase by two cars on p.m. near the intersection of vehicle was described as an older Pringle of Cranford and Scott in Japan, rebuilding power grids, average, according to Mr. Olivo. Buchanan Street. model white sedan. Cranford Salmon of Scotch Plains answered building more efficient power Harbor Consultants, Inc. engi- According to police, a juvenile police detectives are actively at- questions from the public. Peter lines, and other approaches. neer Victor Vinegra said reduc- female was walking home from tempting to gather video and Jacob of Union, Lisa Mandelblatt The lack of support on environ- ing the yellow marked no idling school when a unknown male, in surveillance from local businesses of Westfield and Linda Weber of mental issues is “systematic of a zone in front of the Garwood his late teens to early twenties, and residences. Berkeley Heights also are run- deeper problem,” said Mr. Jois, firehouse could allow more cars slowed down in traffic and asked Anyone having information to ning on the Democratic ticket an attorney who has worked on to clear the light and actually the student twice if she wanted a assist with the investigation is and will participate in a similar cases for human rights and free more accessibility for emergency ride home. The child refused and asked to contact Detective Ser- forum at 7 p.m. on Thursday, speech. “Leonard Lance doesn’t vehicles leaving the firehouse. later contacted a family mem- geant Matthew Nazzaro at (908) February 22, also at the Commu- have the integrity to take a posi- Mr. Olivo concurred with Mr. ber, who reported the incident to 709-4313 or Detective Michael nity Center. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Vinegra’s opinion. authorities. Dubitsky at (908) 709-7358. Page S-15 Thursday, February 8, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary NJ-7th Dem. Congressional Candidsates Participate Garwood Hears 298-Unit Report tion on contentious issues of our fought big corporations such as said if he was elected to Con- entire intersection is not “F rated,” ciency such as parking spot loca- time,” Mr. Jois said. Exxon, and locally he is support- gress he would “not allow this but specific positions or vehicu- tion time stated. An electronic Mr. Pringle, who is an environ- ing Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr administration to inject lar maneuvers currently are rated board would inform residents mental and public health advo- in her run for Union County Demo- racism...fear of the immigrant poorly. He said post-construc- which floor has available parking cate, said Mr. Lance, though he cratic chair, saying there is an into our law enforcement policy, tion alterations can be made in- spots, saving residents time. supported environmental initia- “Old Boys Club” in Union County. our immigration policy...” cluding altering signal time to Mr. Olivo said hourly visitor tives a decade ago, has now Mr. Malinowski said if Demo- When asked which committee assure the intersection remains parking reduces parking abuse “abandoned all principles.” Mr. crats controlled one house in Con- each would choose to serve on safe and efficient. to help free up space. Mr. Minks Lance was a state lawmaker prior gress they could defend the core should he be elected, Mr. Pringle A total of 482 parking spaces added that the parking garage to being elected to Congress in institutions, such as the Federal said he would choose the Energy will be available for 298 residen- would be privately operated and 2008. Bureau of Investigation, that are and Commerce Committee, Mr. tial units. Forty-eight of the 482 is not a municipal entity. One question posed was how under attack. As assistant secre- Salmon said the House Ethics parking slips will be available for Mr. Minks said if a restaurant is the candidates would stand up to tary of state under President Committee, and Mr. Malinowski retail space employees, patrons selected for the retail space in President Donald Trump. Mr. Barack Obama, Mr. Malinowski said the Ways and Means Com- and visitors. Christopher Minks, the development, valets would Salmon said Congress needs a was involved in preserving evi- mittee. an attorney for Russo Develop- park patrons’ cars, assessing moral leadership that can bridge dence to get an investigation In response to budgetary ques- ment, the developer for the availability based on a technol- the divide. Mr. Jois agreed, say- underway on Russia’s involve- tions, Mr. Pringle said he would project, said data collections on ogy system determining which ing Congress needs to find a ment in the 2016 Presidential cut the Pentagon budget to aid consumer averages would cre- floor in the three-story South common ground and have a election. Mr. Malinowski, who cost savings and repeal the tax ate a balance between residen- Avenue parking garage open “united front to stand up to emigrated from Poland to New plan passed by Republicans at tial availability and visitor park- spots are available. Trump.” Mr. Pringle said he has Jersey at age 6 with his mother, the end of 2017 and signed by ing availability based on an im- Mr. Minks said the valet service President Trump. Tax reform and plied demand and an actual de- is a “game changer,” separating adding a new tax bracket for mand. Russo Development end prod- Registration Begins March 1 those making $750,000 a year “This is not AI (artificial intelli- ucts from other developers’ lay- was mentioned by Mr. Salmon. gence),” said Mr. Minks, sug- outs in neighboring townships. Corporate subsidies should be gesting a parking manager would A second development, known redirected to education, health oversee spot inventories based as South Avenue II, will include For Kidz Klub Day Camp care and the environment, Mr. on non-accounted-for factors 52 stacked townhouses. The CRANFORD — Members of the ter/pages/forms starting Monday, Jois said. Mr. Malinowski said he such as impending snowstorms. board may vote on the applica- Cranford Pool and Fitness Center February 12. Registration will would like to see the tax bill Mr. Minks said the parking tech- tion at its Wednesday, February may enroll child members in Kidz begin March 1 and will take place replaced and repealed, calling nology is proposed to create a 20- 21 meeting after testimony has Klub, a weekly summer day camp, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. the tax bill “economic malprac- percent increase in parking effi- been completed. running from June 18 to August to 3:30 p.m., and must be done in tice.” 24. The Klub emphasizes out- person, as space is limited. For In response to gun reform, Mr. door play, pool activities, arts additional hours or more infor- Malinowski said gun laws should Calvary Lutheran Invites and crafts, as well as a weekly mation, call Sally at (908) 709- focus on “sensible reform” such bus trip. 7260, extension no. 2307. as universal background checks Enrollment is for children ages and banning bump stocks. Mr. All For Ash Wednesday 5 to 12, with options for early Author Geri Livelli To Pringle said there should be “ap- CRANFORD — The Calvary “It’s interesting that Ash dropoff (7 a.m.) and late pickup propriate regulations,” further Lutheran Church invites the com- Wednesday falls on St. Valentine’s (6:30 p.m.). The Kidz Klub runs Sign Books Feb. 10 saying legislation should be munity to Ash Wednesday ser- Day this year,” said Calvary Pas- for 10 weeks but participants CRANFORD — The community passed that would ban guns for vices on February 14 at 1:15 tor Carol Lindsay. “We are hoping may enroll for one to three weeks, is invited to meet Cranford au- those who are mentally disturbed, p.m. or 7:30 p.m. Ash Wednes- to take a pragmatic look at the four to six weeks or seven to 10 thor Geri Livelli this Saturday, on terrorist watch lists, and do- day marks the beginning of the failures many of us experience in weeks. February 10, between 1 and 4 mestic abusers. Mr. Salmon said 40-day journey of Lent. Both the relationships and the grace that Registration for summer pool p.m., at Periwinkle’s Fine Gifts, private gun sellers should have afternoon and evening services God in Christ offers.” memberships is open to residents located at 19 North Union Av- access to a national federal data- will include Holy Communion and Calvary Lutheran Church holds and non-residents starting Thurs- enue, Cranford. base to conduct background the Imposition of Ashes. worship every Sunday at 9:30 day, March 1, and must be com- Ms. Livelli will sign copies of her checks on their buyers. On Ash Wednesday, Christians a.m. in the sanctuary. Everyone pleted before registering for the book “The Cameo.” Refreshments All four candidates agreed there traditionally gather in worship to is welcome. Calvary is located at Kidz Klub. Registration packets will be served. A free chocolate has to be bipartisan support of confess their sins and prepare 108 Eastman Street, Cranford. will be available either in the Fit- rose will be given with every funding a tunnel for rail transit their hearts and minds for the For more information about the ness Center at 401 Centennial book purchase. There will be 20 into New York. renewal of faith through the life, congregation, call the office at Avenue or online at percent off all cameo jewelry in The Primary Election is Tues- death and resurrection of Jesus (908) 276-2418 or go to cranfordnj.org/pool-fitness-cen- the store that day. day, June 5. Christ. calvarycranford.com. Page S-16 Thursday, February 8, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Library Friends Set Used Book Sale Dates Wednesday Morning Club CRANFORD — The Friends of the Cranford Public Library invite Highlights Feb. Programs the community to visit their used book sale in the Cranford Public CRANFORD — The Wednesday son on Monday, February 26, at 1 Library’s Friendly Book Cellar. Morning Club has announced its p.m. Ms. Jackson will lead partici- The sale will take place on calendar of activities for the pants in a discussion of the New Wednesday, March 7, 4 to 8:30 month of February. There will be York Times bestseller “The Tender p.m.; Thursday and Friday, March no business meeting this month. Bar” by J.R. Moehringer. Inter- 8 and 9, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., The club’s first event of the ested persons are asked to call and Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m. month will be the Tuesday, Feb- Ms. Jackson if they plan to attend. to 3:30 p.m. ruary 13 meeting of its Public The club’s March 2018 business More than 10,000 adult and SOUPER STUDENTS...For the fourth year in a row, the students of Harding Affairs Department at 1 p.m. at meeting will take place on Wednes- children’s books, as well as CDs, School in Kenilworth collected canned goods, plus hats, gloves and scarves, for the home of Lorraine Ross. Those day, March 7, at 10 a.m., at the DVDs and recorded books, will be the Cranford Elmora Soup Kitchen and the First Baptist Church of Elizabeth’s planning to attend are asked to Cranford Community Center. Sue for sale. Prices range from 25 Food Pantry. The Student Council started this project to coincide with “Souper” call her. Members are asked to Driscoll will preside. John Prescott cents to $2, except for a few Bowl Sunday in memory of Judy Ringler, a beloved Harding School secretary. bring articles from newspapers from the office of Cultural and Heri- specially-marked items. Saturday Ms. Ringler was a dedicated volunteer and supporter of the Cranford/Elmora and magazines that are about tage Affairs in Union County will be will be Bag Day, when customers Soup Kitchen for several years. Each year she coordinated a school collection of issues of public interest happen- the guest speaker. Mr. Prescott will can fill a bag with books for $8. hats, gloves and scarves for the guests of the program. ing in New Jersey and nationally present a program about famous The library is located at 224 for a group discussion. women who lived and worked in Walnut Avenue, Cranford. En- On Tuesday, February 20, at Union County throughout the area’s trance to the sale is through the College Women Prepare To 10 a.m., the Arts and Crafts De- history up to the present. The pub- side door, just off the main park- partment will feature a work- lic is invited. ing lot. The sale is wheelchair- shop led by Anne Castellano. Ms. For more information about the accessible. Proceeds will benefit Castellano, a club member and Wednesday Morning Club, call the library. For more information ‘Go Van Gogh’ Monday an artist who has exhibited her Vice-President Carolyn Moran at about the Friends of the Cranford CRANFORD — “Go Van Gogh!” politan Museum of Art, with at- work locally, will teach attend- (908) 233-5635 or e-mail her at Public Library, go to will be the topic of Michael Norris tendees at this meeting. The ees about drawing. Participants [email protected]. cranfordlibrary.org and click on at the Monday, February 12 meet- evening will begin at 7 p.m. with will produce their own drawings Friends of the Library. ing of the College Women’s Club refreshments, followed by the to take home. Those planning to Reading is Good For You of Cranford. The meeting will meeting and Mr. Norris’ program. attend are asked to bring a ruler Trinity School Slates take place at the First Presbyte- The meeting is open to the public and an eraser and to call Ms. rian Church, located at 11 Spring- and all are invited to attend. Castellano, who will supply all Tricky Tray Friday field Avenue, Cranford. The College Women’s Club of other materials. All Wednesday CRANFORD — The Trinity Epis- Mr. Norris has a Bachelor of Cranford also invites the public Morning Club members are wel- copal Day School (TEDS) will host Arts in Classics from the Univer- to attend its first annual “Scholar come. The workshop will take its fourth annual Tricky Tray event sity of California at San Diego Tea” on Sunday, March 11, from place at the Cranford Commu- tomorrow, Friday, February 9, and a Master of Arts in Classics 1 to 3 p.m. It will be held at Bates nity Center, located at 220 Wal- from 7 to 10 p.m. It will take and a Ph.D. in Art History from Hall in the First Presbyterian nut Avenue, Cranford. place in Sherlock Hall at the the University of California at Church on Springfield Avenue in The Literature Department will school, located at 205 North Av- Santa Barbara. He has spent 20 Cranford. An assortment of tea meet at the home of Barbara Jack- goleader.com/subscribe enue East, Cranford. Tickets are years at the Cloisters Museum sandwiches and gourmet tea will $25 per person. and the Metropolitan Museum of be provided along with a guest “Proceeds from the evening will Art in New York and has lectured speaker who will talk about the Roger Williams University go for new classroom equip- in classical and medieval art, the history of tea. The Cake Artist ment,” said Nancy Ditzel, TEDS areas of his expertise, on trips all Cafe will cater the sandwiches director. “We invite all adults to over the world. He is the founder and desserts for the tea. All pro- Tells Fall 2017 Dean's List join us for a fun evening for a of Armchair Art Tours. ceeds from the tea will support great cause.” Vincent Van Gogh, pastor and the club’s scholarship fund, which BRISTOL, R.I. – Select students Tyler Davis of Cranford, Maia Attendees need to bring their painter, produced more than provides scholarships for have been named to the Spring Didomenico of Cranford, Candice own food and wine. Coffee, tea, 2,000 works of art in his last Cranford high-school seniors who 2017 Dean's List at Roger Williams Durant of Cranford, Elizabeth water and desserts will be pro- decade. As he had no children, are pursuing a degree at a col- University in Bristol, R.I. Full-time Fulton of Cranford, Amanda vided. Tickets may be purchased he viewed his paintings as his lege or university. Tickets are students who complete 12 or more Espinoza of Scotch Plains, in advance or at the door. Inter- progeny. Mr. Norris will explore $30 per person. For ordering in- credits per semester and earn a Caroline Keane of Scotch Plains, ested persons are asked to call some of these “Brilliant Children,” formation, send an e-mail to GPA of 3.4 or higher are placed on and Gianna Rosello of Scotch (908) 276-2881. especially those at the Metro- [email protected]. the Dean's List that semester. Plains. Page S-17 Thursday, February 8, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Tomasello, 40 Carolina Street, Recent Home Sales $570,000. JMU Announces For more info see: Susanne P Goldstein to Peter http://clerk.ucnj.org/UCPA/DocIndex D. Valenzano and L. Kruglinski, 26 Lenhome Drive, $500,000. Fall 2017 Dean's List and Susan Olear, 45 Holly Street Stewart and Hana Cofsky to Cranford: 11/29/17 West, $470,000. Derrick Valentine and Augenie John and Cynthia Sigl to Fabian Gregory Tsoukas and Christine HARRISONBURG, Virg. – James Plains, Andrea May McNeely of Frias, 20 Lenhome Drive, and Leah Von Eichel-Streiber, Aversa to Jordan and Rachel $563,000. Madison University is pleased to Scotch Plains, and Matthew Wil- 107 Pawnee Road, $500,000. Horowitz, 36 Balmiere Parkway, announce the following students liam Vignola of Fanwood. Jesse Stephen Gima to Nancy D Villane Construction LLC. to $654,000. Depau, 103 High Street, made the dean's list for the fall Students who earn dean's list Dean and Domenica Kapetanakis, Yuriy Bogutskiy to Gregory and 2017 semester: honors must carry at least 12 $285,000. 108 Makatom Drive, $999,900. Judy Wofsy and Eli Zimbler, 92 Rosemarie H. Kulp to Matthew Grace Ann Aronds of Westfield, graded credit hours and earn a John P. Mc Grath to Keith and Belmont Avenue, $610,000. Jane Louise Aronds of Westfield, GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899. P. Coe and Kimberly M. Boden, Corey Anne Sockell, 16 Yarusi Investments LLC. to Eric 119 Thomas Street. $450,000. Morgan Alexa Garofola of Heathermeade Place, $625,000. P. Dann and Samantha Feula, Cranford, Brianna Marie Heard of Michael and Ingrid C. Chulay to Judy A. O’Brien to Heather M. 520 Claremont Place, $755,000. James T. and Diana Egan, 128 Westfield, Shanna Colleen Kelly Baldowski Makes Davis, 420 Brookeside Place, Michael D. King to DJO Proper- of Westfield, Olivia Grace Klimko North Lehigh Avenue, $519,000. Dean's List at Del. Val. $310,000. ties LLC., 307 Orange Avenue, Gregory F. and Jacqueline M. of Cranford, Cameron James RJP - Willow Street Partners $285,000. Kutzer of Cranford, Kayla DOYLESTOWN, Penn. – Lauren Pucillo to Rafi Namroud, 91 LLC. to Steven Michael and Megan Sean P. Ryan and Cassesa Keri Winans Avenue, $240,000. Rodrigues of Westfield, Amanda Baldowski, a resident of Cheah, 728 Willow Street, to Martin W. Slusarz Living Trust, Paige Soldati of Westfield, Cranford, was honored for aca- Patrick J . and Alessandra Kelly $751,000. 1 Davis Street, $565,000. to Gregory and Christine A. Catherine Ann Acito of Scotch demic achievement by being Christine A. Quinn and William Anne A. Goodwin to Carlos A. named to the Dean's List at Reinholt, 2 Behnert Place, Kanzer to Thomas R. and Laurie and Patricia G. Valdes, 217 Pros- $380,000. Delaware Valley University for A. Adamski, 118 Beech Street, pect Avenue Apt 8-2A, $235,000. Probitas Verus Honos the Fall 2017 semester. Ellen M. McGovern to Jonathan 310,000. National Loan Investors LP. to Donahue and Eryka Eikeseth, 8 Jeffrey and Jill Osnato to Daniel 409 North Ave E LLC., 409 North Osage Drive, $436,000. Avenue East unit C01, $500,000. Michael Juzefuk LLC. to Harry James and Renee Wozniak to Tseng and Mary Mentor, 1 rose Conor J. and Teresa Mahony, Street, $650,000. 216 Scherrer Street, $395,000. Arthur J. Faix and James C. DJO Properties LLC. to Bongard to Michael and Lindsey Venkatesan and Janani Sofranko, 44 Iroquois Road, Raghavan, 223 Sailer Street, $360,000. $599,000. RKL Enterprises Limited Liabil- Andrew Bradley to Janice K. ity C. to Marvin Villaescusa and Colbert, 18A Parkway Village, Valerie Sapnit, 4 Mohawk Drive, $225,000. $397,500. David Brown to Margaret S. Amelia, 45B Parkway Village, JMU Announces $178,750. Stanley R. Olszewski to Ellen President's List McGovern, 4 Burnside Aveneu, HARRISONBURG, Virg. – James $291,000. Madison University is pleased to Adam and Ewa Zielonka to announce the following students Timothy Amman and Nancy made the president's list for the Rodrigues, 121 Burnside Avenue, fall 2017 semester: $517,000. Kristin Leu of Cranford, John Patricia and Eric Pollard to Eliza- McCaffery of Cranford, Kayla beth Marty-Dalli, 409 South Union Piatkowski of Cranford and Sophie Aveneu, $450,000. Marie Brause of has been named Prestige Real Estate Solutions to the president's list at James LLC. to Robert and Kerrie Espuga, Madison University for the fall 37 Roger Avenue, $320,000. 2017 semester. Students who James and Katie Ann D’Arcy to earn president's list honors must Andrew F. Wagner, 50 Concord carry at least 12 graded credit TOP TEACHERS...Brookside Place Elementary School in Cranford is pleased to announce that Jill Pierce, right, has been Street, $445,000. selected as the Classroom Teacher of the Year and Maureen Foye, left, has been selected as the Educational Services hours and earn a GPA of 3.900 or Graziella and Louis Carvalho to above. Brause is majoring in Professional of the Year from nominations made by the school community as part of the New Jersey Department of Tess Illos and Matthew Education 2017-18 Governor’s Educator of the Year Program. Computer Science.