Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, April 18, 2013 OUR 123rd YEAR – ISSUE NO. 16-2013 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS WF Board Approves 16-Townhouse Development at Grove and Myrtle By DELL SIMEONE said there is a plateau there that Mr. Quinn also said there would Specially Written for The Westfield Leader drops off six feet, and it is adjacent be two ingresses and two egresses, WESTFIELD – The Westfield to isolated wetlands. He said there and 37 off-street parking spaces on Board of Adjustment on Tuesday is the Garwood brook there that the site. He said there would be a night approved a 16-townhouse de- cuts into the corner of one of the retaining wall along the Garwood velopment at the corner of Grove lots in question. He also said there line that would be six feet high and Street and Myrtle Avenue. is a flood hazard elevation, but there five feet off the property line. A principal in C.W.M.&P., the has been no flood study and there is Westfield Town Planner Bill Drew applicant, is David L. Kervick, an a culvert on the other side. The said that for every foot of wall height attorney-developer. applicant has not yet sought a flood there has to be a foot of setback. Mr. Tom Quinn, site engineer for the hazard permit from the New Jersey Quinn said we would address that applicant, showed the board an Department of Environmental Pro- issue. Mr. Quinn also said that there artist’s rendering of the proposed tection (DEP). would be 15 lights with two drop townhouse development, along with “The development calls for three down lights, landscaping, existing a site plan. He said the develop- separate buildings of two- and three- trees, and ornamental shrubs scat- ment would be built on the Garwood bedroom townhouses, with three of tered on the property. property line at the southeast por- them being affordable [housing],” Mr. Quinn also said there would tion of Grove Street. Mr. Quinn Mr. Quinn said. be storm water management and a grading plan. He said there would two underground retention basins to collect run-off water, and a berm along the Garwood property line. He said there would be some fill in

one of the lots, which encroaches Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader into the flood plain. OPENING DAY…The Westfield Baseball League players participate in the Opening Day Parade on April 13. Players, Board member Joe Loftus asked, parents and coaches walk to Gumbert Field where they enjoyed a day filled with festivities. “What about the sewer system, water and sanitary sewers, will it have an impact on the local resi- dents?” Judge Rules Blogger Renna Myrtle Avenue resident Claude Chapel asked about water manage- ment in extreme weather/ Is Protected by Shield Law Garwood Councilman Bill Nierstedt and Janet Davy, also of By PAUL J. PEYTON 16 county employees had taken to protect the identities of her sources Garwood, had questions about wa- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader county-owned generators home for under the Shield law that protects ter rate downstream. Mr. Quinn said, ELIZABETH – A state Superior their personal use. journalists “from revealing informa- “We will reduce the water run-off. Court judge has ruled that a Cranford The UCPO subsequently sent two tion or sources obtained during pro- There will be less than is coming resident who runs a blog on Union letters to Ms. Renna asking her to fessional news gathering.” from there now.” County government is protected by meet with the UCPO’s Special Pros- According to a summary of the Photo courtesy of Gene Janotti CHERRY BLOSSOMS...Blossoms adorn the cherry blossom trees at Branch Lynne Sawicki of Myrtle Avenue the state’s journalist shield law and ecution Unit to discuss her findings. case included in Judge Cassidy’s rul- Brook Park. The park, which runs through Belleville and Newark, has more than wanted to know where the road thus cannot be required to comply When she did not respond, she was ing, Ms. Renna’s attorney, Bruce 2,700 Japanese cherry blossom trees that burst into full bloom each spring during would end. Myrtle Avenue now with a subpoena by the Union County issued a subpoena requiring her to Rosen of Florham Park, argued that the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. comes to a dead end. Mr. Quinn Prosecutor’s Office (UCPO) regard- testify before a grand jury. In re- the UCWA website, along with the said the applicant would not open ing the alleged misuse of county- sponse, Ms. Renna filed a motion County Watchers blog, provides the road up. “There is nothing over owned generators by county employ- with the court to quash the subpoena CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Mountainside Council the Garwood line,” he said. ees during Hurricane Sandy. Project architect Richard Potter Judge Karen Cassidy, who serves told the board there would be 16 as assignment judge for the Union Police Investigate Bomb Discusses 2013 Budget townhouse units, some two-bed- County bench, made her ruling fol- By DOMINIC A. LAGANO crease in the health insurance and room and some three-bedroom lowing a plenary hearing conducted Specially Written for The Westfield Leader waiver expense of $64,000. We had units, including three affordable on February 28 and March 1. Threat at SPF High School MOUNTAINSIDE — During its a joint insurance fund that went up housing units. Mr. Potter said each Ms. Renna, who runs the County By BETSEY BURGDORF Department’s K-9 Unit and Bomb regular public meeting Tuesday by $9,000. We increased our re- unit would have a one-car garage, a Watchers blog, part of the Union Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Squad were called to the scene, as night, Mountainside Mayor Paul serve for tax appeals by $36,000. living room a dining room, walk-in County Watchdog Association SCOTCH PLAINS – On April well as the Union County Sheriff’s Mirabelli presented details on the The contract mandated increases closets, a basement and an attic. He (UCWA) website, alleged in her re- 16, at 10:45 a.m., Scotch Plains Office and the New Jersey State borough’s 2013 budget. for salaries for police officers was CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ports following Hurricane Sandy that police were notified by a staff mem- Police. Mayor Mirabelli began the coun- $137,000.” ber at the Scotch Plains-Fanwood “A systematic walk-through was cil meeting by leading the as- The Mayor stated that recent High School that a hand-written done and the school was cleared,” sembled in a moment of silence for emergency events such as the bor- Freeholder Chair, Attorney note containing a bomb threat had Capt. Donnelly said. the victims of Monday’s terrorist ough-wide loss of power in the wake been found in a common area of the According to Sally Rowland, ex- bombing in Boston, Mass. He then of Hurricane Sandy also caused the high school. According to police, ecutive assistant to Superintendent delivered a presentation on the bud- budget to increase. Defend UCIA Executive the note stated the bomb was to go Margaret Hayes, parents were alerted get. “We increased our budget for off approximately one hour after via Honeywell Alert. “All students Speaking of this year’s munici- emergency management, basically the note was found. and staff safely returned to the build- pal budget, Mayor Mirabelli de- operating and salaries and wages. It Director After Criticisms “Police arrived and along with ing. The high school will have a nor- tailed the reasons for the $312,160 had been under funded for years By PAUL J. PEYTON the salary she receives as she does the staff [from the high school] and the mal dismissal. Our thanks to all emer- increase in this year’s budget as and it certainly became apparent Specially Written for The Westfield Leader bulk of the work. superintendent’s office, started to gency responders, our staff and stu- compared to last year. The total this year that we need to fund that at COUNTY – The Union County Mr. Williams said Mr. Neff’s com- evacuate,” Police Captain Brian dents,” Ms. Rowland said. increase over last year’s budget is the proper level,” Mayor Mirabelli Board of Chosen Freeholders last ments were in response to a question- Donnelly told The Westfield Leader. Students and faculty were allowed 4.12 percent. The owner of a home continued. “There was an increase Thursday defended the executive di- naire sent to the UCIA and other “At no time were students ever in back in the school at 1:05 p.m. assessed at $165,537, the average in our pension contribution of rector of the county’s improvement authorities by the Local Finance danger.” The investigation into the inci- assessment in the borough in $30,503. The Rahway Valley Sew- authority after the head of the state’s Board. The Scotch Plains Police dent is ongoing, Capt. Donnelly said. Mountainside, will see their mu- erage [Authority] levy increased by Local Finance Board was critical of “He was troubled by some of the nicipal taxes increased by approxi- $18,000.” the salary and benefits she receives. responses for the Union County Im- mately $115. The Mayor then detailed short- Charlotte DeFilippo, who also provement Authority,” Mr. Williams Speaking on the increase, the falls in this year’s budget as com- serves as chairwoman of the Union said, noting the Local Finance Board Mayor said, “First, we have an in- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 County Democratic Committee, is was “trying to get at” wasteful spend- paid $160,000 annually and receives ing by independent authorities. 35 vacation days to supervise two Mr. Williams said Mr. Neff im- people. plied that by supervising “only” two Tom Neff, chairman of the Local employees, Ms. DeFilippo’s salary Finance Board, at a board meeting was too high. last week called her salary and ben- “The salary is what it is because efits “unconscionable” and “disgust- she works and does all the work. She ing.” reports to a board of commissioners. “I’m not sure who supervisers her. She meets with the board of commis- Apparently, nobody,” The Star-Led- sioners monthly. She keeps daily time ger quoted Mr. Neff as saying. The records. She is allowed to work from Union County Improvement Author- her home because of the nature of her ity (UCIA) had come before the Lo- handicap and because her job at the cal Finance Board seeking approval improvement authority involves for $20 million in bonds for a new meetings during the day and at night, building to be constructed on Union all of which was approved by her Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader County College’s Cranford campus. board and is provided for by contract GAME DAY…Westfield Mayor Andrew Skibitsky and Councilwoman JoAnn “I won’t support anything that because of the nature of her disabil- Neylan, accompanied by two players, lead the way in the Westfield Baseball comes from the Union County Im- ity,” Mr. Williams stated. League’s Opening Day Parade on April 13. provement Authority going forward Garwood resident Bruce Paterson until that situation is taken care of,” interrupted Mr. Williams, question- PAGE INDEX Mr. Neff said, according to The ing why Ms. DeFilippo did not attend Regional ...... 2-3, 20 Education ...... 9, 20 Ledger’s report. Thursday’s meeting. “Why are we Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-18 At last Thursday’s freeholder meet- paying a lawyer to come here and Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 11-19 defend the UCIA?” Freeholder Chair- Dominic A. Lagano for The Westfield Leader ing, Jonathan Williams, UCIA coun- Community ... 6-8 Classifieds ..... 19 MONEY MATTERS...The Mountainside Borough Council discusses the sel, who attended the Finance Board woman Linda Carter told Mr. Pater- Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 21-22 borough’s 2013 budget at its meeting on Tuesday night. meeting, said Ms. DeFilippo earns CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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Photo courtesy of Maria Constantinou BEAUTIFUL GIRLS…Nine Washington School fifth graders, along with sib- lings in grades one through three, celebrated recently at the home of Maria and Mike Constantinou before their last Daddy-Daughter dance with their Girl Scout Photo courtesy of Jean Marie Morgan Troop. Pictured, left to right, are: Brianna Weber, Ciara Weber, Olivia Bergman, FAMILY REUNION…Five first cousins from three different families are in the Julia Singer, Summer Stillufsen, Gillian Constantinou, Amanda Ludwig, Cecilia fifth grade at Franklin Elementary School in Westfield. Pictured, left to right, are: Guarnuccio, Brooke Walden, and Megan Raftery. Reid Colwell, Allison DeMeo, Matt Morgan, Gracie Morgan and Tommy Morgan. FPD Will ‘Take Back’ Judge Rules Renna Protected Unwanted Prescription Drugs CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “comprehensive county information, Generatorgate…it’s unfortunate that FANWOOD - On April 27, from scription-drug abuse in the United thereby qualifying the blog as a news my sources fear Union County law 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Fanwood Po- States are alarmingly high, as are the medium.” He argued that Ms. Renna’s enforcement, therefore they came to lice Department and the U.S. Drug number of accidental poisonings and writing was “similar to Maureen Dowd me with information as is often the Enforcement Administration (DEA) overdoses due to these drugs. Studies or Paul Mulshine in that she engages in case. The issue wasn’t that I had 16 will give the public its sixth opportu- show that a majority of abused pre- original investigative journalism.” names of county employees who took nity in three years to prevent pill scription drugs are obtained from fam- In terms of the UCPO’s charge that home generators during the abuse and theft by ridding their homes ily and friends, including from the County Watchers writings are biased, Superstorm Sandy emergency. The of potentially dangerous expired, un- home medicine cabinet. In addition, Mr. Rosen said, “many traditional news issue was the prosecutor was protect- used and unwanted prescription Americans are now advised that their BOSTON MARATHON...Ellie Tanji, right, a sophomore at Boston College, media sources, such as Fox News and ing favored employees, and he still drugs. Individuals may bring their usual methods for disposing of un- finished the 117th Boston Marathon in three and a half hours. Ellie ran cross MSNBC, often demonstrate a political is…It isn’t my job to be an arm of law medications for disposal to the used medicines – flushing them down country at Westfield High School and trained with her roommate, Sarah, left. bias, yet they nonetheless fall squarely enforcement. I did my job as a jour- Fanwood Police Department, 75 the toilet or throwing them in the The roommates crossed the finish line minutes before the race was shut down within the protections of the Shield nalist and reported what I knew; the North Martine Avenue, Fanwood. The trash – both pose potential safety and after two bombs went off near the finish line. statute as television news stations,” ac- prosecutor has known of at least four service is free and anonymous; no health hazards,” according to the FPD. cording to court documents. employees who took home generators questions asked. Four days after the first event, Con- The UCPO, represented by Assis- during Superstorm Sandy, and has Last September, Americans turned gress passed the Secure and Respon- Fanwood Rescue Squad to Offer tant Prosecutor Robert Vanderstreet, done nothing to date to charge these in 244 tons of prescription drugs at sible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, questioned Ms. Renna’s newsgathering offenders with a crime or to even more than 5,200 sites operated by the which amends the Controlled Sub- Free CPR Courses to Residents tactics, arguing that Ms. Renna might reprimand them while he spent count- DEA and its thousands of state and stances Act to allow an “ultimate FANWOOD — The Fanwood Res- Saturday, May 18, at 9 a.m. and Wednes- have concealed her investigation into less resources harassing me.” local law enforcement partners. In user” of controlled substance medi- cue Squad will once again offer free day, May 22, at 7 p.m. the Union County Alliance’s tax filing “Let’s celebrate the victory this is their five previous “Take Back” cations to dispose of them by deliver- courses in cardiopulmonary resuscita- Those who complete the course will status by using a hidden camera when for all citizen bloggers, and the sources events, the DEA and its partners took ing them to entities authorized by the tion (CPR) during National EMS Week earn a two-year certification. Anyone she interviewed an employee at its of- who trust us, even above the people in over two million pounds – over a U.S. Attorney General to accept them. in May. The courses, taught by squad interested in one of these free classes fice. But Judge Cassidy said, in her who are sworn to uphold the law,” she thousand tons – of pills. The Act also allows the Attorney members who are certified instructors, must register online at opinion, that the UCPO, “did not dem- concluded. “This initiative addresses a vital General to authorize long-term care will be offered in the squad’s building fanwoodrescue.com. Registration is on onstrate that such tactics were used Union County Prosecutor Theodore public safety and public health issue. facilities to dispose of their residents’ at 123 Watson Road, Fanwood. They a first-come, first-served basis until the here.” Romankow released the following Medicines that languish in home cabi- controlled substances in certain in- will be open to Fanwood and Scotch classes are full. In past years, the local “Ms. Renna’s certification [that statement through his spokesman: nets are highly susceptible to diver- stances. The DEA is drafting regula- Plains residents. business community has sponsored the County Watchers is a newsgathering “For the Union County Prosecutor’s sion, misuse and abuse. Rates of pre- tions to implement the Act. The CPR courses will be taught un- CPR classes and the squad is asking for website] is sufficient to meet the final Office this issue has always been about der the American Heart Association their help again this year. statutory factor that she obtained mate- the investigation into generator usage Heartsaver curriculum. The dates are Any Fanwood or Scotch Plains busi- rials in the course of professional news during and after Hurricane Sandy. For ness that would like to be a sponsor will gathering,” according to the judge’s months, Renna claimed that she had Union County Freeholders be recognized in literature distributed ruling. names of people who abused the sys- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 at the classes and on the squad’s website. In addition, the UCPO argued that tem – a number far greater than what son he was out of order and that she years, we can honestly say we’ve had WF BOA To become a sponsor, e-mail the squad “often” Ms. Renna’s blogs “devolve investigators had uncovered. This case would have to have him leave if he many projects that have actually been CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 at [email protected] or call into personal attacks on county elected was never about revealing the source continued to speak, but Mr. Paterson undertaken and have gotten started said each unit would be separated (908) 967-3275 and leave a message. officials.” They also argued that, ac- of the information she claims to have, left the meeting on his own. and also gotten accomplished,” Free- by a firewall and a sound barrier. cording to court documents, “Ms. but rather to get to the truth of what “Maybe you should stay and listen holder Carter stated. He made a point of saying there Renna and her team of bloggers never happened. to the answers,” Mr. Williams re- UCIA financed projects she listed would be no outdoor living space at referred to themselves as journalists in “Rather than acting responsibly, or sponded to Mr. Paterson. were the juvenile detention center in any unit. MS Council their blog posts until two days before” in the public’s best interest, or pub- Mr. Williams told the freeholders Linden; the Park Madison project, a Mr. Potter said no terraces or pa- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the court hearing and that the County lishing the names as she asserted she that the UCIA requested that the ap- mixed-use development in downtown tios are planned for the 19-foot pared to last year, which he said Watchers blog was “more akin to a would, Renna hid behind the court, plication before the Local Finance Plainfield; four new firehouses; a backyards. He also said the base- contributed to the budget increase. public relations entity” that raises funds and now should be considered Board be deferred until the May meet- public library in Linden; the new ments would have cement flooring “We had some ups and downs with for UCWA activities. complicit in harboring the very people ing so the UCIA could meet with Mr. Union County College Kellogg Build- and sheet rock. The attics would our revenues. Our [municipal] court Ms. Renna reacted to her victory by she believes committed misdeeds. Neff and his staff and answer their ing in Elizabeth, which houses the hold the heating and air-condition- fees went down by $22,000. Our posting a column on her website. Personally, I believe she was caught in questions. Mr. Neff also serves as Trinitas School of Nursing, and the ing units. He said the facades and FEMA [Federal Emergency Man- “I am the first blogger in New Jersey a lie and chose to waste time and director of local government services Child Advocacy Center operated by heights of the units would vary and agement Agency] reimbursement history to be deemed protected by the money by hiding. I have great respect for the state’s Department of Com- the Union County Prosecutor’s Of- have a colonial look. went down $22,168. Interest on our New Jersey Newspersons’ Shield Law for the freedom and speech of the munity Affairs (DCA). fice in Elizabeth. “I think it will fit into the prop- taxes and investments went down and an important precedent has been press and believe that a real journalist Earlier in the freeholder meeting, “We’re proud of the work that the erty fine,” he said. by $4,000. The sewer use charges set which may protect and inspire would have long ago released honest Mr. Paterson was critical of profes- Union County Improvement Author- Garwood residents Debbie went down by $16,000. The sale of other citizen journalists to watchdog information. sional service contracts given by the ity has done, will continue to do, and McCarthy and Ms. Sawicki had municipal assets went down by their government in place of tradi- “The ones who really lose today are UCIA to firms that he said donate to we’re sure that we will continue to questions about the appearance of $5,500,” Mayor stated. tional journalism which hasn’t been the people of Union County. Renna, a the campaigns of the freeholders. support many of their projects that the low-income units. Mr. Potter On the positive side, the Mayor able to keep up their government cov- self-proclaimed ‘watchdog,’ thwarted “The problem is there is no ac- they are doing for the county, and we said they would look the same as all miscellaneous revenues went up erage in New Jersey which has 21 the power of a grand jury – a body countability (at the UCIA). Nobody’s do appreciate it,” Freeholder Carter the others, except, that the more $3,393 with the collection of uni- counties, 566 municipalities, over 600 composed of citizens that act on be- supervising [Ms. DeFilippo],” Mr. said. expensive townhomes would have form fire safety local fees up $8,600. school districts and countless inde- half of citizens. Let it be remembered Paterson said. In other business, Freeholder Dan higher end kitchens and hardwood He said receipt from delinquent taxes pendent authorities,” Ms. Renna said that Renna chose to hide rather than He urged Freeholder Carter “to Sullivan, head of the board’s fiscal flooring throughout, and the afford- increased by $25,000 with the in a blog posted on her website follow- help. This is a stark contrast to her lead the charge – get rid of her.” affairs committee, said the board able units would have carpeting and borough’s cable franchise and trust ing her court victory. frequent proclamations that she seeks “She’s pretty useless. I suggest you would hold a special meeting at 6:30 low-end kitchens. surplus up $2,691. “The overall ef- “In the case of my coverage of to root out corruption.” stop funneling tax money to her. Get p.m. tonight, prior to the agenda John McDonagh, the project plan- fects on the shortage on the antici- it out of her hands, because all she meeting, to introduce amendments ner, said the project would comply pated revenues was down $29,983 does is politically play with it,” Mr. to the 2013 county budget. A public with all state Council on Afford- and with the operating increase and Paterson said. hearing on the amendments will be able Housing (C.O.A.H,) regula- the shortfall in the revenue, that’s how County Counsel Robert Barry said held during the regular meeting on tions and help Westfield satisfy its we came up with the $312,160,” the all UCIA contracts are publicly bid Thursday, April 25. third round obligation to the Mount Mayor said. and are “awarded to the lowest re- Freeholder Chris Hudak, a mem- Laurel agreement. The Mayor said the budget would sponsible bidder,” and are not con- ber of the committee, said the panel The board approved the develop- not be formally adopted until the next sidered “no-bid” contracts as alleged “has been trying to get that (tax) ment with the following conditions: borough council meeting due to a by Mr. Paterson. increase down.” The projected tax sidewalks must be installed on backlog in the state budget office. Prior to the conclusion of the meet- increase was $19 million over 2012 Grove Street and Grandview Av- “The state notified us that there is a ing, Freeholder Carter read a state- per the freeholders’ introduced bud- enue; The landscape architecture backup in them actually approving ment in support of Ms. DeFilippo get, with total spending of $494 mil- plan must be submitted for review; the budget. The backup is statewide,” and the improvement authority. lion. drainage compliance and monitor- he said. “The County of Union is very proud “We do hear the critiques and the ing must be included in the by-laws The 2013 budget will be available of the accomplishments that the criticisms. We’re sensitive to them of the condo association; project online at the borough’s website, lo- Union County Improvement Author- and trying as best we can for this revenues must be in compliance cated at www.mountainside-nj.com. ity has done; the economic develop- budget and going forward to make with C.O.A.H. regulations; traffic The next borough council meeting ments that they have done that are sure our budget process is that much ingress and egress must be compli- open to the public is scheduled for improving the quality of life for our more efficient. We’d all like to get ant with town regulations, and a Tuesday, May 7, at 8 p.m., at the residents and revitalizing our down below that (2-percent) nominal required Belgian block separator Mountainside Borough Hall. This Photo courtesy of Gene Janotti economy. Under the leadership of cap, but it is a work in progress,” Mr. must be installed between adjoin- meeting will be the council’s regu- BLOSSOMS ABLOOM...Cherry blossom trees line a walkway on Sunday at Charlotte DeFilippo over the past 10 Hudak said. ing driveways. lar work session. Branch Brook Park in Newark during the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. 30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

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USPS 485200 Thursday, April 18, 2013 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 54th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 16-2013 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS SP Council Says Additional Library Funding Is Available By FRED T. ROSSI – the local government or authorities in people.” Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Trenton who issue mandates for mini- Two weeks ago, during the budget’s SCOTCH PLAINS — After more mum spending on town libraries. introduction, Mayor Kevin Glover said than 20 residents spoke out on Monday At the council’s regular meeting on state library officials had mandated a night against what they saw as poten- Monday, 21 residents from among the cut in the library budget. On Monday, tially damaging cuts to the township several dozen library supporters and however, Councilman William Vastine library’s budget this year, the township employees who crowded the council read from a letter from state library council suddenly announced that much chamber spoke in opposition to any officials stating that municipalities are of the shortfall was available due to it budget cuts and in support of the Bartle allowed to provide additional library not being expended last year. Avenue library and its services. One funding beyond the minimum level According to the 2013 municipal resident called it “one thing that’s so mandated by the state. A majority of budget that was introduced on April 2, shining in the township” while another municipalities, Mr. Vastine said, do fund the proposed expenditure for the li- called the library an “asset to the town.” their libraries above the minimum level. brary is $1,284,694. Last year, Board of Trustees member Joseph Duff In Scotch Plains’ case, the state had $1,393,814 was appropriated for the told the council that during the past reduced the minimum level for local library in the 2012 budget, but only month, some 15,000 items were in library appropriations this year but had $1,315,148 was expended. There has circulation while 13,000 people visited not ordered a cut in total appropria- been some dispute about who was re- the library. Any cuts, he said, are “go- tions. Mr. Vastine then asked for library sponsible for the proposed lower level ing to affect a tremendous amount of funding to be restored to a “responsible level” this year, a motion the mayor called a “totally inappropriate request.” Instead, other council members weighed in, with Deputy Mayor Col- leen Gialanella beginning her remarks Greg Ryan for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times with the “good news” that about PLAY BALL…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Baseball Association holds opening day activities April 13. Unfortunately, $67,000 in additional library funding many games had to be cancelled due to Friday’s rain, which left fields too wet to play. Not all were cancelled, including a was available due to it not being spent game on Booth Field where the opening day was attended by mayors from both Fanwood and Scotch Plains. in 2012. She said Chief Financial Of- ficer Lori Majeski had certified that the funds were available and had informed Judge Rules Blogger Renna Library Director Meg Kolaya about the additional monies. Mrs. Gialanella praised the library, saying that, “If I thought a cut would reduce services Is Protected by Shield Law that now exist, I’d object.” By PAUL J. PEYTON (UCWA) website, alleged in her re- testify before a grand jury. In re- Councilman Michael Marcus, who Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ports following Hurricane Sandy that sponse, Ms. Renna filed a motion had expressed concerns about the ELIZABETH – A state Superior 16 county employees had taken with the court to quash the subpoena library’s funding at the April 2 budget Court judge has ruled that a Cranford county-owned generators home for to protect the identities of her sources introduction, said he did not want any resident who runs a blog on Union their personal use. under the Shield law that protects cuts “adversely impacting the library.” County government is protected by The UCPO subsequently sent two journalists “from revealing informa- Photo courtesy of Gene Janotti BLOSSOMS ABLOOM...Cherry blossom trees line a walkway on Sunday at Before the public hearing and vote on the state’s journalist shield law and letters to Ms. Renna asking her to tion or sources obtained during pro- Branch Brook Park in Newark. Branch Brook Park, which runs through the municipal budget on Tuesday, May thus cannot be required to comply meet with the UCPO’s Special Pros- fessional news gathering.” Belleville and Newark, has more than 2,700 Japanese cherry blossom trees that 21, Mr. Marcus said the council needs with a subpoena by the Union County ecution Unit to discuss her findings. According to a summary of the case burst into full bloom each spring during the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. to “take a very, very hard look” at the Prosecutor’s Office (UCPO) regard- When she did not respond, she was included in Judge Cassidy’s ruling, Ms. library budget. ing the alleged misuse of county- issued a subpoena requiring her to CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Mayor Glover, saying that no one on owned generators by county employ- Fanwood Council Introduces the governing body is opposed to “hav- ees during Hurricane Sandy. ing a properly funded library,” none- Judge Karen Cassidy, who serves Police Investigate Bomb theless pointed out that in past years, as assignment judge for the Union 2013 Municipal Budget the library has been “over funded,” County bench, made her ruling fol- By CATHERINE WATSON the school board has released a budget which has resulted in unspent money lowing a plenary hearing conducted Threat at SP-F High School Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times that includes an increase of approxi- being able to be used the following on February 28 and March 1. By BETSEY BURGDORF ment K-9 Unit and Bomb Squad FANWOOD – At Tuesday night’s mately $136 per household. She esti- year. “I’m a huge supporter of the Ms. Renna, who runs the County Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times were at the scene, as well as the regular meeting, the Fanwood Bor- mated that county taxes would increase library,” the mayor said, “but I also Watchers blog, part of the Union SCOTCH PLAINS – On Tues- Union County Sheriff’s Office and ough Council introduced the borough’s about $128. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 County Watchdog Association day, April 16, at 10:45 a.m., Scotch the New Jersey State Police. 2013 budget, reviewed current build- “It goes without saying that we know Plains police were notified by a “A systematic walk-through was ing and repair initiatives and issued that any increase is difficult to swallow staff member at Scotch Plains- done and the school was cleared,” several proclamations and awards. for households today,” the mayor said. Freeholder Chair, Attorney Fanwood High School that a hand- Capt. Donnelly said. Fanwood Treasurer Patricia Celardo She said tax appeals have risen sharply written note containing a bomb According to Sally Rowland, ex- gave a brief summary of this year’s this year and pointed to foreclosures threat had been found in a common ecutive assistant to Superintendent proposed budget. Ms. Celardo empha- and increased use of the borough’s Defend UCIA Executive area of the high school. According Margaret Hayes, parents were sized that a relatively small portion of food pantry as signs that many resi- to police, the note stated the bomb alerted via Honeywell Alert. “All the borough’s property-tax bill, roughly dents are struggling. was to go off approximately one students and staff safely returned to 20 percent, falls within the borough’s Commenting on the municipal por- Director After Criticisms hour after the note was found. the building. The high school will By PAUL J. PEYTON ments were in response to a question- control. The lion’s share, about 60 per- tion of the budget, the mayor observed, Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “Police arrived and along with have a normal dismissal. Our thanks cent, is determined by the school board; “Our appropriations, year after year, naire sent by the Local Finance Board staff [from the high school] and the to all emergency responders, our the county determines the remaining have been relatively flat…the stuff that COUNTY – The Union County to all applicants on the board’s April superintendent’s office, started to staff and students,” Ms. Rowland 20 percent. is outside our control…tends to be the Board of Chosen Freeholders last 10 meeting agenda. evacuate,” Police Captain Brian said. The proposed 12.704-percent mu- biggest cost driver.” Thursday defended the chairwoman “He was troubled by some of the Donnelly told The Scotch Plains- Students and faculty were allowed nicipal tax rate represents a 2.74-per- The council will set a date for a of the county’s improvement author- responses for the Union County Im- Fanwood Times. “At no time were back in the school at 1:05 p.m. cent increase from last year, Ms. Celardo public hearing of the municipal budget ity after the head of the state’s Local provement Authority,” Mr. Williams students ever in danger.” The investigation into the inci- explained. She said the average house- and provide opportunities for input from Finance Board was critical of the sal- said, noting the Local Finance Board The Scotch Plains Police Depart- dent is ongoing, Capt. Donnelly said. hold would pay approximately $63 residents prior to its adoption. The coun- ary and benefits she receives. was “trying to get at” wasteful spend- more in municipal taxes in 2013 than in cil plans to send out a citizens’ report to Charlotte DeFilippo, who also ing by independent authorities. 2012. residents, detailing the municipal serves as chairwoman of the Union Mr. Williams said Mr. Neff’s com- According to Mayor Colleen Mahr, CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 County Democratic Committee, is ments were in response to a question- paid $160,000 annually and receives naire sent to the UCIA and other au- 35 vacation days to supervise two thorities by the Local Finance Board. people. “He was troubled by some of the Tom Neff, chairman of the Local responses for the Union County Im- Finance Board, at a board meeting last provement Authority,” Mr. Williams week called her salary and benefits said, noting the Local Finance Board “unconscionable” and “disgusting.” was “trying to get at” wasteful spend- “I’m not sure who supervisers her. ing by independent authorities. Apparently, nobody,” The Star-Led- Mr. Williams said Mr. Neff implied ger quoted Mr. Neff as saying. The that by supervising “only” two em- Union County Improvement Author- ployees, Ms. DeFilippo’s salary was ity (UCIA) had come before the Local too high. Finance Board seeking approval for “The salary is what it is because she $20 million in bonds for a new build- works and does all the work. She ing to be constructed on Union County reports to a board of commissioners. College’s Cranford campus. She meets with the board of commis- “I won’t support anything that sioners monthly. She keeps daily time comes from the Union County Im- records. She is allowed to work from Greg Ryan for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times JOINING FORCES…Scotch Plains Mayor Kevin Glover and Fanwood Mayor provement Authority going forward her home because of the nature of her Colleen Mahr join the newly combined Scotch Plains-Fanwood Baseball Associa- until that situation is taken care of,” handicap and because her job at the tion for opening day at Booth Field in Scotch Plains on April 13. Mr. Neff said, according to The improvement authority involves meet- Ledger’s report. ings during the day and at night, all of At last Thursday’s freeholder meet- which was approved by her board and PAGE INDEX ing, Jonathan Williams, UCIA coun- is provided for by contract because Regional ...... 2-3, 20 Education ...... 9, 20 sel, who attended the Finance Board of the nature of her disability,” Mr. Courtesy of Tom Kranz Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-18 CHRISTMAS IN APRIL...At Tuesday night’s Fanwood Borough Council meet- meeting, said Ms. DeFilippo earns the Williams stated. Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 11-19 ing, Lions Club President David Trumpp, center, presents Fire Chief John salary she receives as she does the Garwood resident Bruce Pater- Community ... 6-8 Classifieds ..... 19 Piccola a check for $3,000, half the proceeds from the Christmas tree sale at bulk of the work. son interrupted Mr. Williams, ques- Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 21-22 LaGrande Park, as Mayor Colleen Mahr looks on. Mr. Williams said Mr. Neff’s com- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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FPD Will ‘Take Back’ Unwanted Prescription Drugs FANWOOD — On April 27, from high, as are the number of acciden- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Fanwood tal poisonings and overdoses due to Police Department and the U.S. these drugs. Studies show that a Drug Enforcement Administration majority of abused prescription (DEA) will give the public its sixth drugs are obtained from family and opportunity in three years to pre- friends, including from the home vent pill abuse and theft by ridding medicine cabinet. In addition, their homes of potentially danger- Americans are now advised that ous expired, unused and unwanted their usual methods for disposing prescription drugs. Individuals may of unused medicines – flushing bring their medications for disposal them down the toilet or throwing to the Fanwood Police Department, them in the trash – both pose poten- 75 North Martine Avenue, tial safety and health hazards,” ac- Fanwood. The service is free and cording to the FPD. anonymous; no questions asked. Four days after the first event, Last September, Americans Congress passed the Secure and Re- turned in 244 tons of prescription sponsible Drug Disposal Act of Courtesy of Tom Kranz drugs at more than 5,200 sites op- 2010, which amends the Controlled VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH...Bob McCarthy, right, active with the Lions erated by the DEA and its thou- Substances Act to allow an “ulti- Club, the Fanwood Seniors Club and a former Fanwood councilman, receives sands of state and local law en- mate user” of controlled substance Volunteer of the Month recognition from Councilman Tony Parenti and Mayor forcement partners. In their five medications to dispose of them by Colleen Mahr at the borough council meeting on Tuesday. previous “Take Back” events, the delivering them to entities autho- DEA and its partners took in over rized by the U.S. Attorney General two million pounds – over a thou- to accept them. The Act also allows sand tons – of pills. the Attorney General to authorize Fanwood Council “This initiative addresses a vital long-term care facilities to dispose CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 public safety and public health is- of their residents’ controlled sub- budget’s structure in user-friendly terms tionally recognized for its autism edu- sue. Medicines that languish in stances in certain instances. The to facilitate public participation. cation initiatives. home cabinets are highly suscep- DEA is drafting regulations to imple- In other business, Council President Several mayors from Union and tible to diversion, misuse and abuse. ment the Act. Russell Huegel reported on potential Somerset counties will meet this Fri- Rates of prescription-drug abuse in For more information call (908) low-interest loans from the Union day at the Plainfield Dairy Queen for the United States are alarmingly 322-5000. County Economic Development Cor- a mayoral ice cream-cake-decorating poration (UCEDC) for businesses af- challenge to raise awareness about fected by Superstorm Sandy. He said organ donation for National Donate he would set up an information ses- Life Month. In addition, the council BOSTON MARATHON...Ellie Tanji, right, a sophomore at Boston College, Union County Freeholders sion for local businesses to learn about awarded its Volunteer of the Month the opportunity. award to Robert McCarthy for his finished the 117th Boston Marathon in three-and-a-half hours. Ellie ran cross- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 country at Westfield High School and trained with her roommate, Sarah, left. Mr. Huegel told the council that the many volunteer activities over the de- The roommates crossed the finish line minutes before the race was shut down tioning why Ms. DeFilippo did not Office in Elizabeth. UCEDC recently mentioned cades he has lived in Fanwood. after a bomb went off near the finish line. attend Thursday’s meeting. “Why “We’re proud of the work that the Fanwood’s thriving business district During the public portion of the are we paying a lawyer to come Union County Improvement Author- in a report on economic growth in the meeting, Fred Lange, representing here and defend the UCIA?” Free- ity has done, will continue to do, and region. The report highlighted the Courage to Reconnect Fanwood and holder Chairwoman Linda Carter we’re sure that we will continue to borough’s Fanwood Crossing con- Scotch Plains (CRFSP), called on the Judge Rules Renna Protected told Mr. Paterson he was out of support many of their projects that struction in a section on “projects that council to nominate a fourth candi- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 order and that she would have to they are doing for the county, and stimulate economic growth.” date for CRFSP’s exploratory com- Renna’s attorney, Bruce Rosen of “In the case of my coverage of have him leave if he continued to we do appreciate it,” Freeholder Councilman Jack Molenaar in- mittee on merging Fanwood and Florham Park, argued that the UCWA Generatorgate…it’s unfortunate that speak, but Mr. Paterson left the Carter said. formed the governing body that the Scotch Plains. website, along with the County Watch- my sources fear Union County law meeting on his own. In other business, Freeholder Dan planning board has begun hearing pro- ers blog, provides “comprehensive enforcement, therefore they came to “Maybe you should stay and lis- Sullivan, head of the board’s fiscal posals for two new Fanwood Cross- county information, thereby qualify- me with information as is often the ten to the answers,” Mr. Williams affairs committee, said the board ing buildings in the downtown rede- ing the blog as a news medium.” He case. The issue wasn’t that I had 16 responded. would hold a special meeting at 6:30 velopment district. SP Council argued that Ms. Renna’s writing was names of county employees who Mr. Williams told the freeholders p.m. tonight, prior to the agenda The council passed a bond ordi- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “similar to Maureen Dowd or Paul took home generators during the that the UCIA requested that the meeting, to introduce amendments nance committing $350,000 to site have a responsibility to 23,000 resi- Mulshine in that she engages in origi- Superstorm Sandy emergency. The application before the Local Fi- to the 2013 county budget. A public remediation in the parking lot area of dents.” He added that the library also nal investigative journalism.” issue was the prosecutor was pro- nance Board be deferred until the hearing on the amendments will be the former Livingston-Wilbor site, has $100,000 in state aid available. “I In terms of the UCPO’s charge that tecting favored employees, and he May meeting so the UCIA could held during the regular meeting on which also falls within the redevel- want the library to operate, but within County Watchers writings are biased, still is…It isn’t my job to be an arm meet with Mr. Neff and his staff and Thursday, April 25. opment district. A resolution to grant the context of fairness to everyone.” Mr. Rosen said, “many traditional news of law enforcement. I did my job as answer their questions. Mr. Neff also Freeholder Chris Hudak, a mem- a sidewalk café license to Mara’s Café, The mayor said, “Most people don’t media sources, such as Fox News and a journalist and reported what I knew; serves as director of local govern- ber of the committee, said the panel soon to open in the first Fanwood have the facts yet” on the library’s MSNBC, often demonstrate a political the prosecutor has known of at least ment services for the state’s Depart- “has been trying to get that (tax) Crossing building, was passed unani- budget and said he wanted township bias, yet they nonetheless fall squarely four employees who took home gen- ment of Community Affairs (DCA). increase down.” The projected tax mously by the governing body. personnel like Ms. Majeski to attend within the protections of the Shield erators during Superstorm Sandy, Earlier in the freeholder meeting, increase was $19 million over 2012 Mr. Molenaar also reported on up- the council’s next meeting in order to statute as television news stations,” ac- and has done nothing to date to Mr. Paterson was critical of profes- per the freeholders’ introduced bud- coming improvements to the historic answer questions and provide neces- cording to court documents. charge these offenders with a crime sional service contracts given by the get, with total spending of $494 mil- Carriage House, which will receive a sary details. The UCPO, represented by Assis- or to even reprimand them while he UCIA to firms that he said donate to lion. new air-conditioning system along At the end of the nearly 90 minutes tant Prosecutor Robert Vanderstreet, spent countless resources harassing the campaigns of the freeholders. “We do hear the critiques and the with a power washing, paint job and devoted to the library budget, Mr. questioned Ms. Renna’s newsgathering me.” “The problem is there is no ac- criticisms. We’re sensitive to them multiple other upgrades. Carriage Vastine repeated his motion to restore tactics, arguing that Ms. Renna might “Let’s celebrate the victory this is countability (at the UCIA). and trying as best we can for this House improvements will be financed library funding to a “responsible level,” have concealed her investigation into for all citizen bloggers, and the Nobody’s supervising [Ms. budget and going forward to make by a Union County grant. which the council voted down by a 3-2 the Union County Alliance’s tax filing sources who trust us, even above the DeFilippo],” Mr. Paterson said. sure our budget process is that much Councilman Kevin Boris called at- margin, with Councilman Marcus join- status by using a hidden camera when people who are sworn to uphold the He urged Freeholder Carter “to more efficient. We’d all like to get tention to improvement efforts in For- ing Mr. Vastine in voting for the mo- she interviewed an employee at its of- law,” she concluded. lead the charge – get rid of her.” down below that (2-percent) nomi- est Road Park. He recently met with tion, and Mayor Glover saying he would fice. But Judge Cassidy said, in her Union County Prosecutor “She’s pretty useless. I suggest nal cap, but it is a work in progress,” residents who had concerns about the not support the motion without having opinion, that the UCPO, “did not dem- Theodore Romankow released the you stop funneling tax money to Mr. Hudak said. placement of the proposed walking all the facts. onstrate that such tactics were used following statement through his her. Get it out of her hands, because path there. “We were able to really get Mrs. Kolaya, who attended here.” spokesman: all she does is politically play with to the root of the problem and come to Monday’s meeting, told The Scotch “Ms. Renna’s certification [that “For the Union County it,” Mr. Paterson said. Fanwood Squad Offers a great consensus about how to move Plains-Fanwood Times that she is seek- County Watchers is a newsgathering Prosecutor’s Office this issue has County Counsel Robert Barry forward,” he said, and encouraged resi- ing to meet with CFO Majeski to better website] is sufficient to meet the final always been about the investigation said all UCIA contracts are pub- Free CPR Courses dents to reach out to council with ascertain what additional funding may statutory factor that she obtained mate- into generator usage during and af- licly bid and are “awarded to the FANWOOD — The Fanwood Res- feedback on all borough projects. be available this year. “Once we’re sure rials in the course of professional news ter Hurricane Sandy. For months, lowest responsible bidder,” and are cue Squad will once again offer free Mr. Huegel noted that seasonal brush of the figures for 2013,” she said, “de- gathering,” according to the judge’s Renna claimed that she had names not considered “no-bid” contracts courses in cardiopulmonary resusci- pickup has begun, and pothole repairs cisions will be made on depleting our ruling. of people who abused the system – a as alleged by Mr. Paterson. tation (CPR) during National EMS also are underway. reserve savings as well as any cuts to In addition, the UCPO argued that number far greater than what inves- Prior to the conclusion of the Week in May. The courses, taught by In other news, the council pro- hours, services and staff.” She added “often” Ms. Renna’s blogs “devolve tigators had uncovered. This case meeting, Freeholder Carter read a squad members who are certified in- claimed April as Autism Awareness her regret that the library, which she has into personal attacks on county elected was never about revealing the source statement in support of Ms. structors, will be offered in the squad’s Month, National Poetry Month and led for more than 10 years, has become officials.” They also argued that, ac- of the information she claims to have, DeFilippo and the improvement building at 123 Watson Road, National Donate Life Month. The “a political issue when we strive to cording to court documents, “Ms. but rather to get to the truth of what authority. Fanwood. They will be open to Fanwood Memorial Library will post always maintain a well-balanced and Renna and her team of bloggers never happened. “The County of Union is very Fanwood and Scotch Plains residents. the council’s proclamation on autism objective collection and presence in the referred to themselves as journalists in “Rather than acting responsibly, proud of the accomplishments that The CPR courses will be taught awareness; the library has been na- community.” their blog posts until two days before” or in the public’s best interest, or the Union County Improvement Au- under the American Heart Associa- the court hearing and that the County publishing the names as she asserted thority has done; the economic de- tion Heartsaver curriculum. The dates Watchers blog was “more akin to a she would, Renna hid behind the velopments that they have done that are Saturday, May 18, at 9 a.m. and public relations entity” that raises court, and now should be consid- are improving the quality of life for Wednesday, May 22, at 7 p.m. funds for UCWA activities. ered complicit in harboring the very our residents and revitalizing our Those who complete the course Ms. Renna reacted to her victory people she believes committed mis- economy. Under the leadership of will earn a two-year certification. by posting a column on her website. deeds. Personally, I believe she was Charlotte DeFilippo over the past Anyone interested in one of these “I am the first blogger in New caught in a lie and chose to waste 10 years, we can honestly say we’ve free classes must register online at Jersey history to be deemed pro- time and money by hiding. I have had many projects that have actu- fanwoodrescue.com. Registration is tected by the New Jersey great respect for the freedom and ally been undertaken and have got- on a first-come, first-served basis Newspersons’ Shield Law and an speech of the press and believe that ten started and also gotten accom- until the classes are full. In past important precedent has been set a real journalist would have long plished,” Freeholder Carter stated. years, the local business community which may protect and inspire other ago released honest information. UCIA financed projects she listed has sponsored the CPR classes and citizen journalists to watchdog their “The ones who really lose today were the juvenile detention center in the squad is asking for their help government in place of traditional are the people of Union County. Linden; the Park Madison project, a again this year. journalism which hasn’t been able Renna, a self-proclaimed ‘watch- mixed-use development in down- Any Fanwood or Scotch Plains to keep up their government cover- dog,’ thwarted the power of a grand town Plainfield; four new firehouses; business that would like to be a spon- age in New Jersey which has 21 jury – a body composed of citizens a public library in Linden; the new sor will be recognized in literature counties, 566 municipalities, over that act on behalf of citizens. Let it Union County College Kellogg distributed at the classes and on the 600 school districts and countless be remembered that Renna chose to Building in Elizabeth, which houses squad’s website. To become a spon- independent authorities,” Ms. Renna hide rather than help. This is a stark the Trinitas School of Nursing, and sor, e-mail the squad at Photo courtesy of Gene Janotti said in a blog posted on her website contrast to her frequent proclamations the Child Advocacy Center operated [email protected] or call CHERRY BLOSSOMS...Blossoms adorn the cherry trees at the annual Bloomfest following her court victory. that she seeks to root out corruption.” by the Union County Prosecutor’s (908) 967-3275 and leave a message. at Branch Brook Park in Newark hosted by the Essex County Cherry Bloom Center. 30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

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Unveil Revisions to “Democrats for Change” organiza- organization [Sheriff Ralph Former mayor of Glen Ridge Carl Strengthen Megan’s Law tion, Jim Devine. Froehlich] in 2010, but Fajardo fouled Bergmanson has been removed as a Senator Linda R. Greenstein (D-14, Mr. Devine explained that “legiti- it up,” Mr. Devine said. candidate in the June Democratic Pri- Cranbury) Senate President Steve mate Democrats for Change” candi- Speaking of the Real Democrats mary for Governor after the State Demo- Sweeney (D-3, Gloucester) and Sena- dates in this year’s June Primary Elec- for Change candidates, Mr. Devine cratic Committee ordered several sig- tor Kevin O’Toole (R-40, Wayne) have tion are Union County Police Lieu- alleged that Carlos Cedeno, an Eliza- natures on his petition to be thrown out. introduced legislation that they said tenant Richard Puschel, former Lin- beth councilman who ran for Assem- The Division of Elections last week would revise and strengthen Megan’s den school board member Jacqueline bly two years ago, “wants to outlaw posted the official list of the Primary Law. The legislation would also update Williams, Janet Reynolds of Roselle, abortion while Charles Mitchell, a candidates, signed by Lieutenant the law based on improved electronic and Elizabeth resident Charles perennial candidate for county sher- Governor/Secretary of State Kim communication and would ensure that Cascone. iff, is strongly opposed to marriage Guadagno, that includes state Sen. minors who sext are not placed on the Sheriff candidate Puschel, who equality for same sex couples.” Barbara Buono (D-18, Metuchen) and sex offender registry for life. served one term as a councilman in “Three Hispanic women were PBA ENDORSEMENT …Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich, right, was Troy Webster of East Orange on the The bill, S-2636, would provide Linden, heads the county’s bomb committed to running for the legis- endorsed last week by the Union County Policemen’s Benevolent Association Democratic side and Gov. Chris training to parole officers to better squad and other emergency units. lative seats occupied by state Sena- (PBA) Local 108, representing Union County Sheriff’s Officers, which has Christie and Seth Grossman of prepare them to identify supervised Ms. Williams, Ms. Reynolds and Mr. tor Raymond Lesniak, Assembly- approximately 130 members. Pictured at left is Robert McLaughlin, president of Linwood on the Republican side as sex offenders who are using elec- the PBA Local 108, as he shares the news of his union’s endorsement with a the party-affiliated Gubernatorial can- tronic devices in unlawful activities. Cascone are running for freeholder. man Joseph Cryan and Assembly- handshake with Sheriff Froehlich, who is running for re-election this June. Ms. Reynolds led the Democrats woman Annette Quijano, but they didates. The deadline for Indepen- Megan’s Law was passed in 1994 for Change freeholder slate in ballot- dropped out in the expectation that a dent candidates to file for the General only one month after the sexual as- ing during the 2010 campaign and three-way contest would only ben- Election is Tuesday, June 4. sault and murder of 7-year-old Ms. Williams ran on the organization efit the incumbents,” Mr. Devine Lance: Nation Needs The Record reported that the names Hamilton resident Megan Kanka by line as a candidate for city council. said. “Despite this concession, the of 40 people who signed Mr. her neighbor, a repeat sex offender. Mr. Cascone is a retired autoworker Fajardo faction failed to file peti- Bergmanson’s nominating petition Arrest Made in Mugging of who was elected as a union official tions for Tony Monteiro, Jennifer ‘Meaningful Tax Reform’ had also given their signatures to Ex-Mayor Sharp James while he was employed at the former Rodriguez and Giuliano Farino, the REGION – Rep. Leonard Lance Rep. Lance also said he wants to, other candidates running for gover- Police have arrested and charged General Motors assembly plant on people they said were running. In- (R-7th) on Monday, April 15, held a “level the field for companies by low- nor. Those signatures were ruled in- Alhafeez Williams, 20, in the mug- Routes 1&9. stead, only the third place finisher in Tax Day event in Chester to highlight ering the corporate rate so U.S. firms valid thus putting Mr. Bergmanson ging of former Newark mayor and Mr. Devine blamed recent losses the Roselle school board election his support for enacting what he called can compete with rivals abroad.” below the 1,000 signatures he needed ex-state senator, Sharpe James, 78. by the Democrats for Change on was placed into nomination [against “meaningful tax reform” on the fed- And he called for changes in the to be on the Primary ballot. According to media reports, the former Elizabeth Board of Education Sen. Lesniak.]” eral level. Joining Rep. Lance was tax code to help small businesses He told the paper he has not quiting former mayor was approached from President Rafael Fajardo. While Mr. Devine acknowledged Chester Mayor Robert Davis as well spend less time complying with com- the race yet as he was still deciding behind by an assailant who put him in “Unfortunately, many Democrats that Sen. Lesniak could have been as taxpayer advocates and concerned plex tax rules and more time and his next move. Mr. Bergmanson was a choke hold and grabbed a gold chain find it impossible to work with Mr. vulnerable to a serious Senate chal- citizens. resources growing and creating jobs. running under the slogan, “Demo- from around his neck before fleeing. Fajardo because he is a Republican lenger he said, “It is very unlikely “The Internal Revenue (service) “It is critically important that Con- crats for Change” in Union County as Mr. James was not injured in the attack, who closely supported Governor that (Senate candidate) Donna Obe code has ballooned to a 5,600-page, gress create a tax code that is easier to well as statewide. which occurred shortly after 4 p.m. Chris Christie,” Mr. Devine said, add- can muster sufficient support to over- four million-word complicated mess navigate and promotes growth to ben- Weinberg Decries Payouts to Thursday near Newark’s Weequahic ing that members of the “Fajardo come Lesniak’s advantages.” that is seven times as long as the efit small businesses and the U.S. Ex-Rutgers A.D., Coach Park, cbsnews.com reported. Mr. James Bible with none of the good news,” economy as a whole,” the Congress- Senate Majority Leader Loretta was mayor from the mid-1980s until said Rep. Lance in front of the man said. Weinberg (D-37, Teaneck) this week 2006. He later was convicted of cor- Chester Post Office where many Rep. Lance concluded by saying criticized payouts to former Rutgers ruption and sentenced to more than ERSONAL NJURY AW Morris County residents were mail- he believes the time is right for get- athletic director Tim Pernetti and ex- two years in prison. P I L ing their tax returns to comply with ting tax reform completed. “Now men’s basketball coach Mike Rice Christie Proposes Tax the April 15th federal tax deadline. there are some in Washington who that total more than $2.2 million. Credit on Incomes to $400K UTO CCIDENTS “It’s time to clean it up and enact a believe in shrinking the economic Coach Rice was fired after ESPN Governor Chris Christie has re- A A tax code that is simpler, fairer and pie through higher taxes is the best aired a video of him throwing basket- vived his tax-cut plan similar to one more conducive to economic way to spur job creation and erase balls at his players as well as shoving that he proposed last year, Channel 2 growth.” the government’s trillion-dollar defi- and grabbing them and shouting gay CBS News has reported. The Gover- For More Than 30 During the event, the 7th District cits. I believe there is an emerging slurs at them during practice. Mr. nor spelled out his plan Monday in a lawmaker said when it comes to tax bipartisan consensus for growing the Pernetti resigned over the scandal. conditional veto of a bill to raise a tax Years Jon Bramnick reform he would be guided by three pie through reform of our tax code “The fact that Rutgers University credit for the working poor in an principles. 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Our 41st Annual EditionThis Is Westfield 2013 is coming soon ... A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 18, 2013 Page 3 ‘Real Dems’ Praise Scrutiny CF’s Nomahegan Lake Of ‘Boss’ By Fin. Bd. Head Renovation Progressing REGION — The following state- because she is handicapped she CRANFORD – Around 3:30 a.m. state environmental regulations ment was issued this week by Union should work at home is an insult to all every morning, two huge water prohibit those fish from being re- County Freeholder candidates Carlos handicapped citizens. pumps are turned on at Nomahegan located. Cedeno, Richard Starling and “We would add Ms. DeFilippo Lake. In three hours, the pumps will In addition to the lake restoration Madeline Fajardo. The three candi- seems to have no trouble getting out drain the northern half of the lake so and new paths, new drainage piping dates are running under the banner to all the political events and that work crews can start their day, will be installed in the baseball field “Real Democrats For Change.” fundraisers she runs. bringing in the heavy equipment area to the east of the lake. Nearly “The remarks by the Local Finance “A little history is helpful. Be- needed to remove what they jok- 1,700 feet of perforated pipe will Board Head Tom Neff criticizing the fore she took over the job and made ingly refer to as “the soup,” the wa- help drain the field area more quickly abuses of Union County Improve- it a $160,000 pay day, it was a part- tery mix of organic sediment that after rainstorms. ment Authority Executive Director time position at a fraction of the has built up over the years on the In addition, the sections of field and Democratic Chairperson Char- salary. lake bottom. affected by the project are expected lotte DeFilippo were right on the “Ms. DeFilippo boasting of her When they are done with the north- to be reseeded by mid-April and money. skill in the job is also suspect. A ern half of the lake in another week or should be playable by mid-May, ac- “Her ability to earn $160,000 a former one-term freeholder and mu- so, work crews will shift to the south- cording to the contractors. year while working out of her house nicipal clerk hardly qualifies her for HELPING NEIGHBORHOODS…Union County Freeholder Chairwoman Linda ern end, hoping to have that cleared An estimated 46,400 cubic yards Carter, third from left, and Union County Manager Alfred Faella, second from by the end of April. In May, there will of soil was excavated in 1930 to cre- with only two to supervise is plain the exalted position. left, joined Diane Johnson, center, field director of the U.S. Department of wrong. Her defense by the Authority’s “We think it is her political skills Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Newark office; Lewis Hurd, left, be new plantings and shoreline resto- ate the lake, which holds an esti- attorney, who has earned millions of rather than her financial acumen that executive director of the Plainfield Community Development Corporation; ration work. mated 9.8 million gallons of water. dollars from Union County, is that landed her the job.” Randall Wood, third from right, executive director of the Plainfield Housing Last fall, the Union County Board The lake is fed by a tributary of the Authority; Annmarie Uebbing, director of the Community Planning and Devel- of Freeholders approved a $1,495,358 Rahway River. opment Division of HUD, and Paul Kapp of Unity Bank, during a visit to a project contract to Let It Grow Inc. of River in Plainfield funded by a Neighborhood Stabilization Program as part of the Edge for the project in Nomahegan, UCPO Looks to Train 300 Union County National Community Development Week celebration. one of the most popular parks in the Bramnick Proposes Bills Union County Park System. To Hike Penalties Cops for Active Shooter Cases The restoration of the 7.5-acre Clementi Act Would Prohibit lake follows the rehabilitation of For Violent Crimes COUNTY – In light of recent mass that may be improved or enhanced Upper Echo Lake in Echo Lake TRENTON – Assembly Minority shooting events throughout the coun- within a facility’s physical security in Park and is part of a four-lake resto- Leader Jon Bramnick (R-21, try, the Union County Prosecutor’s conjunction with the New Jersey Harassing of Coll. Students ration plan that includes Rahway Westfield) has proposed a package of Office (UCPO) along with the New School Security Task Force Best Prac- WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. worked closely with Rutgers and other River Park in Rahway, Briant Park bills to make New Jersey safer by Jersey County Association of Chiefs of tice plan. School administrators were Frank R. Lautenberg (D-N.J,) and Rep. institutions of higher education to in Summit and Meisel Avenue Park increasing penalties for violent Police have redoubled efforts to ensure also provided with a training video, Rush Holt (D-12th), the authors of the address bullying on campus and in- in Springfield. crimes. that officers are properly trained to created by the Bergen County Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti- troduced the “Tyler Clementi Higher “These man-made lakes are among “Violent crimes have become more respond to an active shooter incident. Prosecutor’s Office, that details a re- Harassment Act, have renewed their Education Anti-Harassment Act.” the most attractive and popular fea- prevalent and our penalties need to Since 2005 more than 500 officers sponse to an active shooter situation. call for Congress to pass the bill, which They say their legislation would di- tures in our parks, and as with any be tougher,” Asm. Bramnick said. have completed a 16-hour training “The video explains the role of they said would directly apply to the rectly apply to this situation at Rutgers built environment they need periodic “This package of bills sends a clear course that gives officers a history of teachers and other school employees type of behavior exhibited by fired as it would specifically prohibit “ha- restoration to ensure a long and message that New Jersey will not active shooter incidents within the in an active shooter situation. In gen- Rutgers Men’s Basketball Coach Mike rassment of enrolled students by other healthy lifespan,” Freeholder Chair- tolerate any crimes, especially if they United States and selected global cases eral, it also covers what a teacher or Rice by prohibiting harassment of stu- students, faculty and staff.” woman Linda Carter said. “Our goal harm innocent people.” and teaches the model response policy school employee might expect to dents by students, faculty and staff. The legislation would require col- is to preserve them for the enjoyment Asm. Bramnick’s 2013 anti-vio- as determined by the New Jersey At- experience in an active shooter situa- “This incident shows us that physi- leges and universities to have in place of Union County residents for many lence plan includes: increasing pen- torney General’s Office. Additional tion,” Mr. Romankow said. cal and emotional abuse of college anti-harassment policies. The bill years to come.” alties for attempted murder (A-3181); training will be offered later this year. Additionally, earlier this year Mr. students by faculty is occurring right would provide funding for a com- Extensive plantings planned for increasing penalties for sexual as- “While we hope the day never Romankow authorized funding for a under our noses. Our Tyler Clementi petitive grant program to support along the Nomahegan Lake shore- sault (A-3152), legislation also spon- comes, this training helps officers pre- training course titled “Patrol Response Higher Education Anti-Harrassment schools seeking to establish or ex- line are designed to reduce silt infil- sored by Assemblywoman Nancy pare for the possibility of a mass shoot- to Active Shooter.” Offered as an in- Act would require colleges to imple- pand programs to prevent harassment tration into the lake and to make it Muñoz (R-21, Summit); making it ing in Union County,” Union County service class, the cost will be covered ment policies strictly prohibiting fac- of students. more difficult for Canada Geese to illegal to participate in a gang initia- Prosecutor Ted Romankow said. by money in the UCPO’s forfeiture ulty from bullying students and this have easy access to the water, which tion (A-1603), a bill also sponsored With the assistance of federal account. Currently, the plan is to le- incident highlights the need for Con- Mobile Shredder In then discourages flocks from remain- by Asw. Muñoz; requiring courts to homeland security funds, specialty verage the expertise of the Union gress to support our bill. ing in the park. consider gang affiliations when de- equipment has been purchased and County Emergency Response Team “Rutgers made the right decision by Plf. On April 26 Two new aerators will be in- termining bail (A-1036), and increas- distributed among municipal police and County Association of Chiefs of finally firing Mike Rice for his deplor- PLAINFIELD – Union County’s stalled in the lake, along with sev- ing penalties for threatening pros- departments and units deemed likely Police to train 300 officers through the able actions and homophobic slurs, mobile paper-shredding program will eral areas lined with glaciated boul- ecutors, law enforcement officers or to respond to active incidents. in-service program and approximately but more needs to be done to make be available on Friday, April 26, at ders to enable access to the water their families (A-3363), also spon- Spearheaded and organized by 100 additional recruits at the John H. sure this type of abuse is stopped and Cedar Brook Park in Plainfield from for fishing. sored by Asw. Muñoz. UCPO’s Office Deputy Chief John Stamler Police Academy in Scotch a strong code of conduct protecting 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program is When the lake was drained in mid- Asm. Bramnick also said he sup- McCabe in January 2013, all police Plains this year and continue training students from such harassment is en- available for Union County residents March, the resident fish were col- ports Governor Chris Christie’s bi- chiefs in Union County attended a Union until all are trained. This program is forced. We will keep working to stop only and not businesses. There is a lected and relocated to Echo Lake partisan bail reform proposal (ACR- County Superintendents Roundtable to anticipated to begin in early fall 2013, bullying and ensure that no parent has limit of four, 10-pound bags or boxes Park. And it was quite a catch, with 153) to deny bail to violent offenders discuss school safety and security, Mr. training 100 officers each in Septem- to worry that his or her child is being per person. Documents should not be more than 85 largemouth bass, 1,300 who have the potential to commit Romankow said. At that meeting a com- ber, October and November. abused by their leaders or peers when bound and plastic binders and sunfish, 320 crappies, and a number another crime before trial. prehensive school security template to “We can never understate the im- they are on a college campus,” accord- paperclips should be removed. Paper of other species all safely transported “Stronger deterrents against dan- assist municipal police departments in portance of safety and never under- ing to a joint statement issued by Sen. that is wet/damp will not be accepted. to their new home. gerous crimes can make New Jersey the county was released. estimate the intent of some to cause Lautenberg and Rep. 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For more locations and directions: summitmedicalgroup.com Page 4 Thursday, April 18, 2013 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — Times Since 1959 DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood Adjunct Professors Are Collateral DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. Members of: Damage In Afford. Health Care Act Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Protests were recently held at Union entitled to “Affordable Care!” with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association County College after the school Oops. Now the College may cut rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey warned of potential cuts in hours and the hours of adjunct professors in sharp enough to discern this deception of pay for adjunct professors. Why the order to avoid the doctored thresh- diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 cuts? The cost of providing “Afford- old. The professors will not get a guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 able Care” for the adjuncts is – shock- health care windfall, but “financial vidual. If you get three – word expert. If ingly – unaffordable! disaster” instead! POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at you get all four – You must have a lot of The inaptly named “Affordable It turns out that even legislation as free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Care Act” mandates that employers grand in its ambition as the “Afford- All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. provide health care coverage for “full- able Care Act” cannot repeal the laws come from the board game Diction Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman time employees” (those working 30 of economics. Making care “afford- ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER plus hours per week). Adjunct pro- able” by passing the tab to someone Answers to last week’s arcane words. fessors at UCC, who are paid for no else is a business fraught with poten- 1. Desuete – Out of use Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo 2. Kismet – Doom; fate COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION more than 14 hours per week, are tial unintended consequences. part-time employees by any normal The part-time-to-full-time gambit 3. Usquebaugh – Whiskey in Scotland Betsey Burgdorf Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly or Ireland EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS definition, and would seem to fall has claimed the adjunct professors as safely outside the mandate. collateral damage, a bitter but in- 4. Eschew – To escape or avoid However, the Act also creates new structional irony for a group that prob- SENAL SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe rules that torture the concept of “full ably voted overwhelmingly for the 1. Lazy; idle One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 time,” forcing employers to cover Act’s author. Perhaps in their newly 2. Balanced; stable employees – like the adjuncts – for- acquired spare time, the adjuncts can 3. Spanish for a landmark merly considered “part-time.” One brush up on their economics, and 4. A cornfield WORRAL Spring Is Cleanup Time to Renew such rule requires adding professors’ take their protests to where they 1. A lizard-like animal with a forked unpaid “preparation hours” to their rightly belong – the steps of the White tongue paid “classroom hours” when calcu- House. 2. The striking part of a flail lating the 30-hour threshold. Voila! Terry O’Connor 3. In aviation, a downward spiral Our Selves and Our Communities Newly minted “full-time employees” Westfield 4. A burrowing animal of South America related to the armadillo but We are now nearly four weeks into spring – the to [email protected]/. More information on smaller Why Are There Only Two Women on POTAMIAN season of rebirth and renewal. Like the flowers the Mindowaskin event is available by calling (908) 1. A light, rounded helmet with a visor emerging after winter’s chill, opportunities are in 233-0028 or e-mailing [email protected]. The Westfield Town Council? 2. A soft-shelled river tortoise full bloom for renewal of our selves and our commu- In addition to sprucing up our surroundings, we The passing of two female icons women, but there have been no new 3. A nectarine makes one think of the influence they attempts in eight years to make any 4. An ancient flask or jug of leather nities. They are available to all ages, often do not can renew our spirits and our community by volun- HIRPLE require previous experience or special skills, yet can teering with organizations that serve the underprivi- had on our society. Annette Funicello changes. The Mayor appointed an 1. To limp produce rewards for many. leged, the disabled and those people who may sim- made her debut in the 50s as a very addition in the last election by a male, 2. To quiver or to shake young girl on the Mousketeers. Mar- but no discussion was made to con- 3. To fade or erode Among these opportunities are the annual com- ply need a “helping hand” in navigating through a garet Thatcher was a middle-aged sider that a woman might be a wel- 4. Awkward; clumsy munity cleanup programs. This Saturday, April 20, crisis or challenge in their life. Such organizations woman who became the Prime Min- comed member? Two out of eight is the Borough of Fanwood will conduct its 24th An- include HomeFirst, formerly Interfaith Council for ister of Britain. Indelible! So why is unconscionable? Most of the men on See more letters on page 5 nual Clean Communities Day. Volunteers, individu- the Homeless; CONTACT We Care; Community it still so hard to imagine women in council have daughters; would they ally and in groups, are invited to assemble at 8:30 Access Unlimited; Habitat for Humanity; Literacy elected office? The mothers, wives, not want them to seek public office? Letters to caregivers are the nuts and bolts of This no time for exclusion! a.m. at the Millennium Clock in the south-side train Volunteers of America; Mobile Meals and Imagine, society, yet many times women de- It’s time the Third Ward elects a the Editor station parking lot. From there they will be orga- A Center for Coping With Loss, to highlight just a cide they do not want to compete woman representative to the council. nized into teams, provided with the necessary tools, very few. Local rescue squads are always in need of with men, or better yet, if they step My name is Diane Barabas and I Protect Against Sandy and transported to one of 13 borough locations volunteers as well. out, their initiatives are spurned. seek your support in this Primary With PSEG Program designated for cleanup. For more information, call Finally, there is a way for us to literally generate Women need to be included. Power Election Year 2013. is not necessarily the equation, it’s As the thunderstorms rolled in last the Fanwood DPW at (908) 322-7404. new life this spring ¨C by giving blood. The Men’s Diane Barabas called inclusion! Ward 3 Council Candidate night, my thoughts turned back to The following Saturday, April 27, volunteers are Club of Congregation Beth Israel in Scotch Plains The Westfield Town Council seats Westfield Superstorm Sandy. As a 29-year resi- invited to lend a hand between 10 a.m. and noon will hold a blood drive on Sunday, April 28, from eight members — two of which are dent of Westfield, I have never seen cleaning up various locations in Westfield, among 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the synagogue. Many other such destruction as that blown in by Sandy. About 90 percent of the town them Brightwood Park, Gumbert Park, Mindowaskin blood drives also are scheduled throughout the year. Councilman Mathieu Calls For A New lost power. Sitting in the dark with no Park and the north- and south-side rail stations. The Whether or not you’ve kept those New Year reso- heat or electricity for six days was not rain date is Sunday, April 28. The Friends of lutions from January, resolve to make “spring reso- Republican Party in Garwood pleasant. While I applaud PSE&G Mindowaskin Park has organized its own spring lutions” to renew yourself and those around you In Garwood’s Republican Primary crats, particularly when it comes to for restoring power as quickly as they cleanup and planting at the park April 27 from 9 a.m. through your time and talents. Such efforts can only on June 4th, Republican voters must taxes, spending and debt. did after this devastating storm, we decide if they wish to stay with the Because the Garwood Republican need to take steps to protect against to 1 p.m. Interested persons are asked to e-mail their build stronger, healthier, closer communities that establishment Republican Party and Party lacks such ideas, our borough the next Sandy. name and the location where they plan to participate thrive from season to season. their Democrat positions on taxes, is missing the benefits made possible Thankfully, PSE&G has come up spending, and debt or go in a new by the bipartisan reforms of the with a plan to strengthen their elec- direction of reform, tax relief, debt Christie administration tric grid called Energy Strong. They County College Shouldn’t Have reduction, and spending discipline. If Garwood Republican leaders are ready to make major investments In order to keep Garwood affordable vote the same way as Garwood Demo- that will harden their systems against for all its current and future residents, crats, then why should anyone vote damage and reduce the impacts of we need a Republican Party that is a Republican? We already have a fine the more frequent storms we are ex- Tried to Control Press at Forum consistent advocate for its taxpayers. Democrat Party in our borough made periencing. The steps outlined in As a newspaper, it is our job to report as factually sentative, who was sitting next to our reporter for The special interests and their spend- up of good, honest citizens who are PSE&G’s Energy Strong Program ing constituencies are more than well- our friends and neighbors, and who will ensure that power can be re- as possible and to get both sides of an issue. Last most of the meeting, decided he did not like how the represented! But who will stand up have their own ideas about how to stored more quickly and that fewer week, we were alerted to news that adjuncts at Union discussion was going, he decided we, the press, for the men and women who go to manage our borough. I have come to customers will lose power when the County College, the bulk of teaching positions at the should not be there and kicked our reporter out. work everyday and pay Garwood’s know their leaders personally over next big storm hits. I am 100 percent two-year institution, were likely to have the number Remember, UCC is a public facility, not a private exorbitant taxes? Who will stand up these last three years and they are in support of PSE&G’s Energy Strong of courses they teach cut due to provisions of the new institution. for the senior citizens who built our people of character and substance. program. I encourage the New Jersey borough and now struggle on fixed We need a fresh, new Republican Board of Public Utilities to approve national healthcare law better known as ObamaCare. The PR representative called the newspaper tell- incomes that are falling behind our Party that complements and chal- the plan quickly so that New Jersey We assigned a reporter and he contacted both the ing us that sending a reporter to the meeting without ever-increasing taxes? Who will en- lenges them, not one that criticizes residents can be better protected. union representative for the adjuncts as well as the first calling him or the college was a “slap in the sure that their children and grand- Democrats when they are in power Nancy Tucker-Datrio administration to gather background on the issue as face” to the college, as he was concerned the story children don’t have to move out of only to do the same exact things Westfield well as for comments. Then we had our reporter go would not be balanced. When told we were asked to our borough and our state in search of when Republicans take charge. a lower cost-of-living? We need a Republican Party that BE CUTTIN’ to the meeting to hear the discussion firsthand. As cover the meeting, he said only the college (the To be a voice for the taxpayers, has the determination, fortitude, and we reported, the issue is that under ObamaCare, the administration) could invite us. As a newspaper, we Garwood needs a new Republican Party courage of its convictions to avoid GRASS SOON college would have to offer healthcare coverage to do not wait for public relations representatives to and that is why I have chosen to run as being co-opted by the tax and spend all employees who work 30 hours or more. The invite us, as they tend to only want “good press.” a Conservative Republican in June 4th’s lobbies. Sometimes there needs to be college is concerned that when outside preparation This was not advertised to us as a controlled press Garwood Republican Primary. policy struggles between the two par- I am building a new Garwood Re- ties, and within parties themselves, to time is added to classroom hours, an adjunct’s work conference, but as a forum between the adjuncts and publican Party that stands upon low bring forth the best ideas we have to hours will exceed 30 hours. The Internal Revenue the administration. Our job is to be as objective as tax, low debt, small government, and offer. A Garwood Republican Party Service has yet to announce the final rules on how possible, which is what we believe we accomplished free market principles. I took a pledge with Democrat ideas and voting much preparation time will be calculated to an in our report. never to support a tax increase when records will offer no such new ideas. adjunct’s total work hours. This discussion, in our opinion, is important be- I ran for Council in 2010, and with So Garwood’s Republican voters my “no” vote on the 2013 budget on can judge for themselves, I am put- Our reporter started taking notes and interviewed cause someone – students through tuition hikes or April 9th, I have kept my pledge. The ting before them my record of tax- a few adjuncts as well as a vice-president with the taxpayers through even higher county taxes – are only problem is I haven’t had anyone payer advocacy, support for cost-cut- college. When the school’s public relations repre- going to have to pay for this added benefit. else to vote “No” with me the last ting, opposition to tax increases and three years — not even my fellow excessive debt, and in favor of bring- Republicans! Republicans should ing new and innovative solutions to bring new, fresh, alternative ideas to local government. the table instead of the old tax and I humbly ask for the honor of the spend model New Jersey is rejecting. Republican nomination on June 4th I bear no ill will toward my establish- in order to compete in November’s ment Republican colleagues, I just General Election as a Republican. Your State Legislators believe that Republicans should Jim Mathieu sometimes be different from Demo- Garwood Councilman ---LD-21--- Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Homeowners Don’t Have to Accept 425 North Avenue E. Westfield, NJ 07090 Shared Driveway, Just Get an Attorney (908)-232-3673 Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Three years ago we came across a I asked, “Why wouldn’t you want a 251 North Ave. West charming house in north Westfield free driveway and instant home ap- Westfield, NJ 07090 with a shared driveway. After learn- preciation?” I received no response. (908)-232-2073 ing there was no easement, we moved What’s a neighbor to do? Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) forward and purchased the home. I then consulted with Peter Jacques 57 Union Place, Suite 310 Soon thereafter, we learned our neigh- (a local Westfield attorney), whom put Summit, NJ 07901 bor, sharing the driveway, was a part- together a comprehensive plan and pre- (908)-918-0414 time electrician and was in and out of sented it to the state Superior Court ---LD-22--- the driveway with commercial ve- inUnion County. Because there was no Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) hicles constantly. With two young easement and no written agreement, 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. children, we thought it prudent to Peter was successful in gaining us a Linden, NJ 07036 investigate installing a personal drive- ruling from the court that our driveway (908)-587-0404 way (within the confines of our prop- was a ‘revocable license,’ which could Asw. Linda Stender (D) erty) given there was ample space on be revoked at any time. Mr. Jacques did 1801 East Second St. both our respective properties to do an excellent job of applying the law to Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 so. We then approached our neighbor provide our family: a safe environment (908)-668-1900 about the idea. Surprisingly, he was for our children to play, parking flex- Asm. Jerry Green (D) uninterested bordering offended that ibility and convenience and instant 17 Watchung Ave. we would ask such a question. We home appreciation. Plainfield, NJ 07060 then explained the importance to us, So to all those families unhappily (908)-561-5757 discussed the many benefits, than living with a shared driveway, don’t actually offered to pay for both our accept the idea that “it’s been there Union County Freeholders and his driveway to be installed (in- forever.” There may be a very good Elizabeth, New Jersey cluding tree removal, prep work, and chance that with some assistance from 7th Congressional District 12th Congressional District (908) 527-4200 Representative Leonard Lance (R) Rep. Rush Holt (D) a belgium block/asphalt driveway). an attorney, you too may be able to Al Faella, Mgr. [email protected] 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 50 Washington Rd., West Windsor, N.J. 08550 Safety for both, comfort/flexibil- obtain your own private driveway Linda Carter, chair (908) 518-7733 (609) 750-9365 ity of a private driveway and instant and reap the many benefits. [email protected] home appreciation for all! What else Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood, Summit and Cranford Fanwood, Plainfield and most of Scotch Plains Demetri Tsavekou (908) 527-4419 are in the 7th Congressional District are in the 12th Congressional District could one ask for... Well, amazingly, Westfield my neighbor remained uninterested. [email protected] A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 18, 2013 Page 5 Will or Will Not the Scotch Plains Newspaper Commentary Library Budget Be Cut? Letters to the Editor Lawmakers’ Actions That On April 15th, I attended the garding the budget. Finally, the mayor [Scotch Plains] Township Council ended the discussion by stating we BloggerGate And The Prosecutor Don’t Make Sense, Why? meeting and heard some two-dozen needed the CFO (who wasn’t able to Lawmakers in Trenton believe that written notice that it may record or people each tell the Council how be present!) to provide accurate fi- Surprise And Sadden The Reader the more laws that are passed with collect information on the student’s much benefit they receive from the nancial information in order for a I was surprised and saddened to see the the letter to Mr. Kasko. (If he wanted to their name attached to it, the better activity if the device is equipped with town library. The meeting was packed final decision to be made. personal reaction of the Prosecutor of “solve” the theft, he would have inter- their résumé is. This is true even if the a camera, global positioning system and each speaker was met with a Someone needs to answer the ques- Union County to the recent court deci- viewed the chief.). We refused. law doesn’t make sense. Also, so or other similar feature. The school round of applause as they requested tion: Will or will not the library bud- sion in favor of Ms. Renna. Regardless of A subpoena was issued against Kasko many lawmakers attach their names whether one agrees with her or not, a concerning how he obtained “confiden- district must also make it clear that the budget for the library not be cut. get be cut? public servant charged with doing justice tial information” of the police. I con- to the same legislation that it’s hard to they will not invade a student’s pri- Finally, after over an hour of citi- This newspaper needs to answer should not bare his personal feelings about tacted Bruce Rosen, an ACLU attorney really know who is responsible. vacy with the device. zens’ comments, the Board members this question for all Scotch Plains a critic who wins in court. wo later represented Ms. Renna. After Case in point this week is the so- The notice must also include a form each spoke regarding the topic. While citizens as soon as possible. The prosecutor also seems to have Mr. Rosen filed a show cause order against called “Anti-Big Brother” legislation to be signed by the student’s parent or each member agreed how important Bill Keller forgotten his attempt to obtain the sources the prosecutor, and a few meetings at that was passed. Press releases from guardian and returned to the school the library is to Scotch Plains, there Scotch Plains of another blogger only last year. I repre- Judge Cassidy’s court, the prosecutor legislators have themselves patting district acknowledging receipt of the was no clear and definite answer re- sented Greg Kasko when he was called to withdrew the subpoena making the ques- each other on the back for their bill “to form, which shall be retained by the the prosecutor’s office. He had printed a tion before the court moot. protect student privacy by increasing school district. An employer or a story quoting a letter from the then chief Ms. Renna was not the first person on awareness of technology that can school district failing to provide the Whatever Happened to Civility of police claiming to have proof of theft whom the prosecutor has served a sub- of time from the town by superior offic- poena in order to obtain, not facts, but record and monitor their activities.” written notification required by this ers and that he would do nothing about sources. They note, “The law was inspired, in law will be subject to a fine of $250 When Talking About The Departed? the theft. The prosecutor’s detective asked part, by incidents at the Lower Merion per incident, per child, which will be The spread of incivility appears to tear down this or that public official A. John Blake School District in Pennsylvania in for the identity of the person who gave Westfield deposited in a fund to provide laptops becoming universal and this should just to get a cheap laugh or two from which cameras in laptops furnished to disadvantaged students. be a matter of deep concern to us! the audience! by the school district recorded activity The bill goes into effect on July 1. The death of the late former British Many of the descriptions of Presi- NJ Transit Needs to Correct Problems by students without the students real- Why not just pass legislation to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher dent Barack H. Obama are unprint- I started an online petition against NJ been ineffective. The agency overall has izing that the activity was being re- make it illegal for school systems to brought out appalling, even heinous, able! As well as those of Governor Transit for their continuous service prob- spent more money on image and adver- corded. Images from the camera were buy and distribute devices that are conduct. There are parties across the Chris Christie. And even President lems with the train and bus system that tising then proper service facilities and transmitted to administrators of the capable of spying on our children? are impairing our service significantly. equipment. The system is being run poorly United Kingdom to celebrate her Obama’s signature legislation — the We all need to come forward about the to the point where it is affecting the school district.” Stop the practice and save taxpayer death! There are “Maggie death Patient Protection and Affordable many and lengthy service problems of NJ quality of life for many New Jerseyans. The Anti-Big Brother Act (A- money. Focus on education, not cakes!” According to media reports, Care Act — is insultingly called Transit trains and buses. Problems with The service problems exist in all phases 2932): the law requires a school dis- “slaptops.” online sales of the famous “Wizard of “Obamacare!” the system are getting worse with too of NJ Transit’s bus, train and paratransit trict or charter school furnishing a In effect, the Anti-Big Brother leg- Oz” song entitled “The Wicked Witch But such conduct is also mirrored many excuses from NJ Transit and not (access link) operations. student with a laptop computer, cel- islation condones the practice and Is Dead” are going off the charts! in the rudeness on the road where so enough action from riders. This petition will go to the New Jersey lular telephone or other electronic hopes to collect fines – another Red Glenda Jackson, M.P. and two-time many people think that the highway The link to this online petition is: State House, the New Jersey State Sen- device to provide the student with Light ripoff? Oscar winner for best actress, is their private property to do with as signon.org/sign/nj-transit-service- ate, U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg, U.S. launched into a diatribe about Mrs. they please. Tailgate. Not signal. Not problems.fb27? Senator Robert Menendez, and President source=c.fb.tyandr_by=7363263. Barack Obama. Thank you in advance GOP Candidates Address UCIA Waste Thatcher’s policies and even about yield. Not stop. High beams always This petition is about the out-of-hand for your signature and/or circulation con- Mrs. Thatcher as a person during a on. And honk, honk, honk. service problems with NJ Transit trains tributions. Union County government has be- Ira Geiger of Union Township stated, session of the House of Commons I asked a local bookstore if they and buses. The persons at NJ Transit This petition needs signatures and cir- come the private fiefdom of Demo- “Once again the all-Democratic Free- devoted to encomiums! had thank you cards. The merchant headquarters are averse to addressing culation to that effect. Thank you. cratic insiders. The blatant disregard holder board has rewarded a political I had always thought that we are to said, “I am sorry but we do not have blanket situations, which continue to grow for the taxpayers of Union County has crony with a high paying position. Ken Kassner even caught the ire of The Star-Ledger. Imagine the outrage if the Republican speak kindly of the recently departed. any because people are not buying and get worse, and are only willing to Linden And this is especially important for them!” take individual complaints, which have Recently, The Ledger commented on County Chairman held such a lucrative the members of the person’s family The word “please” is also going the Union County Chairwoman’s position.” When asked what could be who are entitled to their moment of out of common usage. Lectures About Good Government $160,000 a year job as the [executive] done to change this Geiger answered, hoped for solace as they begin the So many people write e-mails with- director of the Union County Improve- “When my running mates and I are long process of bereavement. There out any salutation and employ lan- ment Authority. In other counties the elected we will be able to hold the Are Rarely Persuasive Enough position pays closer to $100,000 per Democrats accountable to the taxpay- is time aplenty later on to make judg- guage and grammar which would From Editor&Publisher: Audience. content and engage our audience in what- year and the positions have signifi- ers. As it stands now they are not ac- ments. have received a failing grade in grade Reach. Delivery. The conversation about ever way they’re most comfortable. cantly more responsibility, more quali- countable to anyone, and the public We know all to well the epithets school! public notices in newspapers often cen- They respond and interact in growing fied personnel, larger staffs and more pays dearly.” hurled at former President George W. The idea of dressing up to go to the ters on more esoteric, abstract concepts numbers. Readers are truly invested in projects. The Ledger also commented Ms. DeFilippo has wondered why Bush and former President Jimmy opera or to Broadway or to a nice such as good government and transpar- our content, including public notices. We that she worked from home due to a she is under attack for accepting the Carter! restaurant is no longer de rigueur. ency; noble sentiments, but not one is also have the most sophisticated delivery easily sold to overworked government systems available. Whether job postings, disability and they believed that this position that she has no formal training We see the extraordinary disre- We live in an age of such extreme accommodation was justified. for. She stated she has lived “urban spect in “comic” programs like Sat- individualism that anything goes be- officials looking to cut costs. The best bids, or meeting notices, we work with argument isn’t an appeal to altruism. It’s government to reach those interested. The Union County Republican Free- development,” others compare this to urday Night Live about which ever cause the person thinks that he or she that newspapers — true multimedia com- We target the audience. holder candidates offered some com- because you shop at Wal-Mart you public official is considered this has the right to say or do whatever he panies — have a better reach and audi- Lectures about good government and ments on the news. Former Council- should be able to run the store. Mr. week’s target for nastiness and rude- or she pleases. It is an age where there ence than they’ve ever had. And, it’s still transparency are rarely persuasive enough man Marc Krauss of Springfield said, Geiger added, “The Ledger is pointing ness. That skit of Chevy Chase show- is no concomitant sense of responsi- growing. when officials face tough budget deci- “Chairwoman DeFilippo is at the top out the truth that the public funds are ing our most athletic president, Presi- bility or accountability let alone good No longer is circulation the one-and- sions. That’s why we must communicate of the list of overpaid political cronies not being used effectively, this is not an dent Gerald R. Ford, once a star col- taste. only indicator of audience and reach. in exactly those terms: No other media within the county. This is how the all- accusation without basis.” lege football player, as an uncoordi- And we as a society are the poorer Through our websites, social media, and, offers a greater audience, a wider reach, Democratic Freeholder board operates; The three GOP candidates have nated bumbler because he tried to for it. of course, print, we have an audience that and better delivery at such an economical it abuses the trust of the people Union vowed to take their case to the voters save the First Lady from falling down And as individuals we must face a has grown exponentially. How many other rate. County.” He added, “It is time to stop stating it is time to stop the waste in a rickety set of stairs beside Air Force world now made harsher and less media can boast that in the days of satel- Of course, more people also means Democrat Chairwoman DeFilippo and Union County. These patronage jobs lite radio and digital video recording? more transparency and better informed her political puppets on the all Demo- are self-servings at the taxpayer ex- One caused him severe political dam- kind for want or of decency and good It’s not just that we have more audi- citizens. age. Jay Leno and David Letterman manners. cratic Freeholder board from squan- pense. ence; it’s that we can reach out to them on Darrell Ehrlick, Editor on their nightly television shows do so many platforms and in different ways. dering taxpayer money with patronage Councilman Glenn Mortimer Stephen Schoeman Casper, Wyo. Star-Tribune positions and higher taxes.” their part in mean spirited fashion to Westfield No longer is our reach static. We deliver GOP Chair, Mountainside

HEALTHY KIDS DAY

Saturday, April 27 1:00-4:00PM

FREE EVENT FOR THE COMMUNITY!

Make it a family playdate and get a jump on a lifetime of healthy fun:

Inflatable Obstacle Course · Carnival Games · Family Activities · Arts & Crafts · Nutrition Events · Community Partners Information · Healthy Treats and Other Giveaways … and Membership Specials!

Also at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA … Open Swim, Gymnastics Obstacle Course, Family Boot Camp, Food Fear Factor, The Hoop Wizard, Sport Samplers, Be Red Cross Ready Presentation and Fire Safety Trailer!

Also at the Westfield Area Y ... Fun Junction, Tae Kwon Do Class Sampler, Fitness Testing, Health Screenings, Overlook Hospital Teddy Bear Clinic (bring a stuffed animal!), Camp Open House, Aquaducks Synchronized Swim Show, and Camp & Other Program Specials!

FANWOOD-SCOTCH PLAINS YMCA ∙ 1340 Martine Ave., Scotch Plains ∙ 908-889-8880 ∙ fanwoodscotchplainsymca.org ∙ contact: Shannon Frank WESTFIELD AREA Y ∙ 220 Clark Street, Westfield ∙ 908-233-2700 ∙ westfieldynj.org ∙ contact: Amanda Aguirre Page 6 Thursday, April 18, 2013 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Library Event to Highlight POLICE BLOTTER ‘Good Lessons-Bad Women’ WESTFIELD – The Westfield Me- opportunistic Emperor Wu; the im- Westfield into custody at their residence. They morial Library will present a one- age-building Kathryn Kelley; the li- Monday, April 8, a resident of the were transported to the Scotch Plains woman show entitled “Good Les- tigious Elizabeth Freeman and the 200 block of Avon Road reported Police Department, where they were sons from Bad Women” on Wednes- nymphomaniacal Anne Bonney. being the victim of identity theft. The each charged with maintaining a fa- day, April 24, at 7 p.m. The library is An experienced media personality victim stated that someone unknown cility used to manufacture marijuana, located at 550 East Broad Street. and film critic for MSNBC, Ms. Leeds attempted to gain access to the a crime in the first degree; distribu- In the show, performer Dorothy appears frequently on broadcast and victim’s accounts. As of the time of tion of marijuana, a crime in the Leeds wrestles with the concept of cable television programs, including the report, no money had been taken. second degree; distribution of mari- goodness and dives deep into a world “Today,” “Good Morning America,” Monday, April 8, a resident of the juana in a school zone, a crime in the where good is bad and bad is good. “Smart Money” and “E!” She has 200 block of Munsee Way stated third degree, and possession of mari- Instructed from childhood by her written for and/or been featured in that someone unknown stole a piece juana, a crime in the fourth degree. mother to be a “good girl” like the articles in such publications as The of jewelry, valued at $115,000, from A Superior Court judge set bail at ever-virtuous Eleanor Roosevelt, Ms. New York Times, USA Today, Glam- inside the residence. There were no $450,000 for Perrone and $125,000 Leeds wonders what might be on the our, Forbes, Business Week and Self. signs of forced entry, according to for Rodriquez. They were both trans- This program will be free and open other side of goodness. As she begins HERE TO HELP…Imagine, A Center for Coping With Loss, based in Westfield, police. ported to the Union County jail for a journey from rebellion to reconcili- to Westfield Memorial Library and is seeking adult volunteers for its upcoming facilitator training session. The Wednesday, April 10, Amos J. failure to meet bail. Their next ap- ation, she visits a series of infamous, MURAL cardholders, but attendees session will take place June 28 to July 1, 2013. For more information, contact Hyppolite, 21, of Irvington was ar- pearance in the Union County Supe- disreputable women from different must register in advance. MURAL Program Director Mandi Zucker at [email protected] or call Imagine at rested during a motor vehicle stop at rior Court in Elizabeth was yester- time periods and backgrounds. cardholders belong to libraries that (908) 264-3100. Pictured, from left to right, are: Group facilitators Melissa West Broad Street and Palsted Av- day, April 17. The investigation is In seven vignettes and frequent are part of the Middlesex Union Re- Servedio, Ann Furnari and Katelyn Costello. enue on a municipal traffic warrant ongoing, according to Chief conflicts with Eleanor Roosevelt, Ms. ciprocal Agreement Libraries. To see from Secaucus with bail of $300. He Mahoney. Leeds learns from these women by if a library participates, check the was transported to police headquar- Tuesday, April 9, a resident of Crest becoming each one and imparting Westfield Memorial Library’s Imagine Seeks Volunteers ters, processed and released after Lane reported that sometime over sev- the subtle lessons they teach. She website, wmlnj.org. To register for posting the full cash bail. eral days prior to making the report, a gleans wisdom from the original sin- the program, visit wmlnj.org, click Thursday, April 11, a theft was re- worker in her house removed several ner, Eve; the guilt-free Mae West; the on the Calendar tab and find April 24, For Facilitator Training ported on the 700 block of Central thousand dollars worth of jewelry. or call (908) 789-4090, option 0. Tuesday, April 9, a resident of Netherwood Tennis Sets WESTFIELD – Imagine, A Center hundred-and-eighteen children and Avenue. Someone unknown took ap- for Coping With Loss is seeking adult proximately $170 in merchandise from Rahway Road reported that some- adults from 28 towns currently par- one made approximately $200 in CBI Men’s Club volunteers for its next facilitator train- ticipate in Imagine support groups. a business and fled without paying. Open House Dates Thursday, April 11, Jaclyn Fried- purchases on his credit card without PLAINFIELD – Outdoor tennis Posts Blood Drive ing session, which will take place June 28 to July 1, 2013. man, 25, of Bound Brook was ar- his authorization. on clay courts! Does that sound good? Dinner on Saturday rested on a Cranford traffic warrant Tuesday, April 9, a resident of The Netherwood Tennis Club, con- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Men’s Based in Westfield, Imagine sup- Club of Congregation Beth Israel port groups serve Union County chil- To Aid Local Squad for $250 at police headquarters. She Alton Way reported that sometime veniently located near Route 22 at subsequently was released on her between March 27 and April 8 some- 728 Coolidge Street, Plainfield, N.J., will hold its spring blood drive on dren, ages 3 to 18, who have had a GARWOOD – The Garwood First Sunday, April 28, from 9:30 a.m. to parent or sibling die, and their parent(s) Aid Squad will hold its Third Annual own recognizance. one entered his residence and re- is open to new members now! No Thursday, April 11, Sonny Gjevukaj, moved multiple television sets. Ac- waiting list. 1 p.m. at the synagogue. or guardian. Imagine also provides Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser this Sat- Run by The Blood Center of New support groups for young adults, ages urday, April 20, from 4 to 9 p.m. It 37, of Westfield was arrested and cording to police, entry was gained We are an affordable club with a charged with driving while intoxicated by forcing open a rear window. relaxed and congenial atmosphere. Jersey, the drive is open to anyone in 18 to 30; adults ages 30 to 50 and will take place at the Garwood the community, 18 years or older, adults 50 and up, who are coping with Knights of Columbus Council Hall, (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop Wednesday, April 10, Billy Our members often come down with- at Central and Ayliffe Avenues. He Stewart, 45, of Bethlehem Town- out a set game and have no problem who is medically eligible to donate loss due to the death of a family mem- located at 37 South Avenue. blood. No pre-registration is re- ber or other significant person. For $10, attendees will have an was released to a sober adult. ship was arrested and charged with finding a game of singles or doubles. Friday, April 12, Quawiyy simple assault after an investigation We have six Hartru (clay) courts, quired. A continental breakfast will Volunteers come from all walks of opportunity to enjoy a meal of spa- be served to all donors. life and need no special background ghetti, meatballs, salad and more. Muhammad, 53, of Plainfield was of a dispute at a Route 22 gas station. which are fun to play on and easy on arrested during a motor vehicle stop He was transported to police head- the body. The Men’s Club of Congregation other than a willingness to listen, a Tickets are $8 for senior citizens and Beth Israel hosts an autumn and desire to serve and the ability to be $5 for children. Those age 5 and on the 500 block of West Broad Street quarters, processed and released. We will be holding an Open House on a no-bail fugitive warrant and a Wednesday, April 10, Brianna on Sunday, May 5, and Saturday, spring blood drive annually. The with children and adults in pain with- younger may attend for free. synagogue has partnered with The out trying to fix, solve or give advice. The Garwood First Aid Squad is a charge of hindering apprehension for Kowal, 23, of Pompton Plains was May 11, from 2 to 5 p.m. allegedly providing false identifica- arrested and charged with driving If interested, visit our website, Blood Center of New Jersey for more No prior experience is necessary. non-profit, all-volunteer organiza- than 20 years. Volunteers must be at least 21 years tion that relies on donations to con- tion information to police. He was while intoxicated after a motor ve- www.netherwoodtennis.org, or con- turned over to the Union County hicle stop on Route 22, at which tact [email protected]. Congregation Beth Israel is lo- old. For more information, contact tinue to provide free emergency cated at 18 Shalom Way, at the cor- Program Director Mandi Zucker at medical services to anyone who Sheriff’s Office. time the officer smelled the strong Paid Bulletin Board ner of Martine Avenue, in Scotch [email protected] or call needs it. In 2012, the squad re- Saturday, April 13, Ellen Hartman, odor of alcohol. After failing mul- goleader.com/express Plains. For more information, call Imagine at (908) 264-3100. sponded to more than 300 calls for 50, of Fanwood was arrested follow- tiple field sobriety tests, according the synagogue office at (908) 889- For information on support groups, service in Garwood and its surround- ing a motor vehicle stop at West North to police, Kowal was arrested and Probitas Verus Honos 1830 or Walter Chinoy, blood drive contact [email protected] or ing communities. For additional in- Avenue and Elm Street on an out- transported to police headquarters, chairman, at (908) 230-0062. call Imagine at (908) 264-3100. One- formation, call (908) 789-0300. standing Springfield warrant for $165. processed and released. She was released after posting bail. Saturday, April 13, a resident of Sunday, April 14, Kenneth Boger, East Second Street reported that 30, of Westfield was arrested at po- sometime overnight someone dam- lice headquarters on an outstanding aged her mailbox. Springfield traffic warrant for $215. Saturday, April 13, a resident of He was released after posting bail. Victor Street reported that some- Sunday, April 14, Craig Schaible, time during several days prior some- 47, of Cranford was arrested on charges one threw a rock through the front of DWI and resisting arrest/eluding window of his house. following a motor vehicle stop at Sunday, April 14, Thomas Nesmith, Boynton Avenue and Pearl Street. He 33, of Linden was arrested and charged was released with summonses. with possession of fraudulent identifi- Scotch Plains cation after a motor vehicle stop on Monday, April 8, the manager of a Raritan Road. He was transported to Route 22 business reported that police headquarters, processed and someone removed several thousand released after posting bail. dollars worth of computers off of a Fanwood desk while the business was open. Friday, April 5, an individual who Monday, April 8, a resident of parked his motor vehicle in the south- Seward Drive reported that her former side train station lot reported that husband yelled obscenities at her when someone removed his parking per- he came to pick up their children. mit. According to police, the victim Tuesday, April 9, Ciro Perrone, stated that he was uncertain if his 27, and Jennifer Rodriquez, 28, vehicle was locked. both of Scotch Plains, were ar- Thursday, April 11, Riccardo Brad- rested and charged with maintain- ley, 41, of Plainfield was arrested fol- ing a drug production facility at lowing a motor vehicle stop at South their residence on the 1400 block Avenue and Terrill Road on an active of Terrill Road. Members of the warrant out of Elizabeth. He was pro- Scotch Plains Patrol Division, cessed, posted bail and released. Scotch Plains Detective Bureau and Mountainside the Union County Narcotics Strike Tuesday, April 9, a resident of Force executed a search warrant at Evergreen Court reported that some- the house on the afternoon of April one slashed three tires on his motor 9, according to Police Chief Brian vehicle. Mahoney. Thursday, April 11, Robert W. During the search, police uncov- Zengewals, 22, of Kenilworth was ar- ered a large indoor marijuana-grow- rested following a motor vehicle stop ing operation in the basement, au- on Deer Path on an outstanding war- thorities said. Police seized dozens rant out of Branchburg in the amount of plants and several pounds of mari- of $500. He was transported to police juana with a street sale value of headquarters, processed and released. approximately $60,000. Also seized Thursday, April 11, Trinette Lassiter, was several thousand dollars in cash, 29, of Newark was arrested for driving distribution materials and parapher- with a suspended license after a motor nalia, authorities reported. vehicle stop on Route 22. She was Perrone and Rodriquez were taken processed and released at the scene. Meeting Tonight to Address Fanwood’s Environment FANWOOD – The Fanwood Envi- cluded as well. ronmental Commission (FEC) is in- Supported by a grant from the As- viting its governing board as well as sociation of New Jersey Environmen- members of the public to attend its tal Commissions and working with meeting tonight, Thursday, April 18, the environmental consulting firm of to discuss the borough’s Environ- Amy S. Greene, commission mem- - Theresa Petruzzi mental Resource Inventory (ERI). bers are actively reviewing and revis- The meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. ing the text and illustrations. The FEC Manchester, New Jersey in the second-floor meeting room of also will include photographs to de- the Community Building at the pict specific aspects of Fanwood’s Fanwood train station, above the environment. Fanwood Museum, located at the Fanwood residents may submit corner of Martine and North Avenues. photographs taken in the borough of This meeting will be devoted to a animals, plants, insects, water fea- special workshop on the document. tures, the Nature Center, butterfly As part of the workshop, FEC mem- garden and anything else related to bers will briefly discuss the different the environment and land use. If a aspects of the ERI and answer ques- resident’s photograph is used, a credit tions about the document and line will be given in the ERI. Th eresa Petruzzi knew the story. She had a 2% chance of surviving pancreatic Fanwood’s environment. Residents are advised that photo- The commission is in the process graphs cannot be digitally altered in cancer. But she wasn’t going down without a fi ght. Instead of choosing to have of updating its ERI, which was last any significant way or modified to it treated at a well known cancer center, she chose Overlook Medical Center. completed in 2007. The ERI is an depict unnatural colors, places or ob- examination of the borough’s natural jects. High-quality photographic prints No surprise. Aside from off ering unique treatment and compassionate care, the resources – its soils, geology, vegeta- can be dropped off at Borough Hall, highly skilled medical team at Overlook off ered her the best long term outlook. tion, land use, groundwater, animal 75 North Martine Avenue, or e-mailed life, flood hazard areas and other to the environmental commission at Th eresa was quickly scheduled for a Whipple procedure, a complex surgery For more surprising Overlook stories, visit topics are described and discussed. [email protected]. Use of involving multiple organs and the reconstruction of the digestive tract. When The document also looks into land any photographs will be solely at the www.NoSurpriseItsOverlook.org use, recycling, water supply, sanitary discretion of the FEC. that went well, what followed were months of chemotherapy and radiation. collection, the Nature Center, butter- For more information, contact the And six years later, Th eresa is still here to talk about it. fly gardens, parks and transporta- Fanwood Environmental Commis- tion. Maps, diagrams, tables, draw- sion at the above e-mail or visit ings and other illustrations are in- fanwoodec.org. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 18, 2013 Page 7 FCC Series to Conclude With Jacob, Middle Ages WESTFIELD – The First Con- on consecutive Tuesday evenings, gregational Church of Westfield will from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., in the Chapel conclude its annual adult studies Lounge. It is not necessary to have series with two courses focusing on been to the earlier classes to attend. the colorful Biblical figure of Jacob The First Congregational Church, and the medieval history of the a member of the United Church of Christian church. All evenings will Christ, is located at 125 Elmer Street, be free and open to the public. Westfield. For additional informa- “A Restless Soul: The Life and tion, contact the church office at (908) Times of Jacob,” beginning on 233-2494 or its website at Monday, April 22, at 7:30 p.m., fccofwestfield.org. will look at some of the major episodes associated with one of Earth Day Cleanup the more complex and charismatic figures in the Bible. Whether On Tap In Westfield scheming to get the best of his WESTFIELD – In honor of Earth brother, seeking a ladder to heaven Day, Westfield is inviting volunteers or wrestling with a divine being, to sign up for a town-wide cleanup Jacob was always on the move. event that will be held on Saturday, The course will continue on May 6 April 27, from 10 a.m. to noon. The and 13, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., in rain date is Sunday, April 28. the church’s Chapel Lounge. A member of the town council or MR. AND MRS. JACOB ROSENSTEIN On Tuesday evenings, April 23 to Green Team will coordinate cleanup (She is the former Miss Karla DeVries) May 14, “The Next 500 Years” will activities at the following locations: continue the ongoing series on the Brightwood Park; Clark Park; MR. AND MRS. MAXIMILIEN BOONE BLANTON history of the Christian church with Gumbert Park (behind the ballfields); (She is the former Ms. Paige R. Lehman) a look at the years 1000 to 1500 CE. Maryland Avenue at Grandview Av- Miss Karla DeVries Mystics, saints and sinners, plagues, enue; Grove Street at Grandview Av- the printing press and the Spanish enue; Dunham Avenue Bird Sanctu- Inquisition are among the forma- ary (meet at 800 block of Summit tive figures and events that shaped Avenue); Northside Rail Station; Marries Jacob Rosenstein Maximilien B. Blanton the church during the Middle Ages Southside Rail Station, or Miss Karla DeVries, a daughter of from Columbia University. He is an and beyond. This series will be held Mindowaskin Park in partnership with Vikki and Henry DeVries of San Di- assistant professor at the School of Friends of Mindowaskin Park, which ego, Calif., was married on Friday, Engineering at his alma mater, Weds Ms. Paige R. Lehman Adoption Seminar has scheduled its own cleanup and March 29, to Jacob Rosenstein of Brown University. planting beginning at 9 a.m. Volun- Providence, R.I. He is the son of Nina The couple resides in Providence, Helene and Clarke Blanton of At the time of their marriage, Max To Be Held at ‘Y’ teers are asked to bring with them a and Simon Rosenstein of Westfield. R.I. Westfield have announced the mar- was serving as a Sergeant in the U.S. SCOTCH PLAINS – “Adoption pair of gloves and rakes, if possible. The ceremony was conducted at riage of their son, Maximilien Boone Army as a linguist with the 3rd Mili- 101” will take place on Monday, April Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops or the landmark City Hall in San Fran- Arbor Day Program Blanton, to Ms. Paige Rebecca Lehman, tary Intelligence Battalion, at Camp 22, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. at the Fanwood- other groups in need of fulfilling com- cisco. Is Due In Fanwood daughter of Susan Cranston Lehman Humphreys, South Korea. Scotch Plains YMCA, located at 1340 munity service requirements are wel- The bride is a graduate of the and Jay Lehman of Novato, Calif. The bride graduated from San Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains, N.J. come to participate. Minors need to University of California, San Diego, FANWOOD – The Fanwood Shade The bride and groom were married Marin High School in 2005 and the It will be free and open to the public. be supervised by a parent or adult and earned a master’s degree in art Tree Commission will hold its an- on Saturday, March 2, 2013, during a University of California, Santa Cruz Adoption lawyer Douglas M. Pine, guardian. history at New York University. She nual Arbor Day program on Friday, ceremony at the Freedom Chapel at in 2009, where she double majored in Esq. and a private adoption agency Individuals, groups or families in- is a member of the adjunct faculty at April 26, at 4 p.m. in Carriage House U. S. Army Garrison Humphreys in history and archaeology. At the time representative will provide valuable terested in registering for the clean- New York University and has been a Park on Watson Road. Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea. of their marriage, she was serving as information and will answer ques- up event are encouraged to send their coordinator of Jewelry Reproduc- The program will feature the Park Donte Jones of Houston, Tex. and a Specialist in the U.S. Army as a tions for anyone considering adop- names and location they plan to assist tions at the Metropolitan Museum Middle School Environmental Club. the groom’s father served as grooms- linguist with the 3rd Military Intelli- tion. Topics will include private and via e-mail to [email protected] of Art in New York since 2009. The club will give a demonstration men. Laura Anderson of Indianapo- gence Battalion, at Camp Humphreys, agency adoption, international and so that organizers know how many The bridegroom, a 2001 gradu- on the proper way to mulch a tree. lis, Ind. and Crystal Clear of Miami, South Korea. domestic adoption, and step-parent/ volunteers to anticipate. Drop-ins also ate of Westfield High School, earned There will be a free tree giveaway for Fla. were bridesmaids. The couple will report to Fort co-parent adoption. Don’t miss this will be welcome. a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering all who attend. The public is invited. The groom graduated from Campbell, Ky. in May 2013, where information-packed seminar! Westfield High School in 2004 and they will be serving in the 1st Special Interiors So Lovely, You’ll Want to Stay Home Troops Battalion, 1st Brigade, 101st Paid Bulletin Board Clemson University in 2008 with a goleader.com/express major in history and French minor. Airborne Division. 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Among the Presbyterian Church Member 73 Years sembly of the five Westfield histori- ing of Elizabeth, which will take place and extended community on Satur- auction items will be Sandy Koufax cal organizations will take place on next year. The Bible will tie the fam- day, April 27, to honor Rabbi Doug memorabilia; tickets to the Red Sox/ Marjorie Pierson Saylor, 91, of 1991, and later married Herbert Wednesday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m., ily history together with the church Sagal on his 10th anniversary as the Yankees games in New York and Springfield died on Sunday, April Wilson, who died in 2002. featuring Dr. Robert Higgs and the cemetery where the owner has been synagogue’s senior rabbi. Boston (a friendly rivalry between 14, 2013, at Chelsea Senior Living She is survived by her son, John Ogden Bible. Open to the public, it interred since his death in 1682. The gala, beginning at 7 p.m., will Rabbi Sagal, a Sox fan, and his mostly in Tinton Falls, N.J. P. “Jack” Saylor, and his wife, Carol, will be held in the assembly room of “The recovery of this Bible is the be held at the temple and will feature Yankee-fans congregation); dinner Born in Westfield to the of Ocean, N.J.; her daugh- The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, most exciting event I’ve been part of the theme “A Decade Together Cel- for eight by Feast Catering; a golf late George W. and ter, Jill Saylor of located at the corner of Mountain in my 15-year genealogy experience. ebrating Rabbi Sagal and Temple day at three exclusive courses; a VIP Miriam Carl Pierson, Bernalillo, N.M., and five Avenue and East Broad Street. From both a historical and genealogi- Emanu-El” with the postscript – “A wine trip to Sonoma; and a Las Vegas Marjorie had been a life- grandchildren, Sharyn, Printed during the first half of the cal point of view, its value can’t be decade of dedication deserves a night getaway. long resident of Scott and Gregory Saylor 1600s, the Ogden family Bible was overstated,” said Nancy Humphrey, of honor.” A tribute book also has been cre- Westfield. She was a and Keith and Paul brought to this country by John current president of the Genealogical The event will include hors ated to honor Rabbi Sagal and com- bookkeeper and assistant Johnston. Ogden, who would found Society of the West Fields. d’oeuvres; a sit-down dinner catered memorate the festivities. to the accountant for the Marjorie’s Life Cel- Elizabethtown, the nucleus of New “Imagine not only being able to by Eddy Levy/Signature Creations; The proceeds of the evening will Olsen Press Company in ebration will be held from Jersey and Elizabeth. The Bible con- view this book, held by hundreds of roasts and toasts and a live auction, be directed to advance Temple Mountainside, as well as 6 to 9 p.m. today, Thurs- tains family data, including births, years of your ancestors, but also hav- followed by dancing to the jazz mu- Emanu-El’s lifelong educational ini- other firms, including the day, April 18, at Gray Fu- deaths, marriages and other family ing the handwriting and thoughts of sic of The James Gibbs and Friends tiatives. Temple Emanu-El is located former Hahne’s depart- neral Directors, 318 East milestones, from hundreds of years. some of these long-gone people! We band. Rabbi Emeritus Charles A. at 756 East Broad Street, Westfield. ment store, now Lord & Broad Street, Westfield, In addition, there are comments by are so happy to be one avenue of its Kroloff will be the emcee. Marci The couvert is $100 per person. The Taylor, in Westfield. Marjorie Saylor where her funeral service the Ogden family over the centuries recovery and restoration,” she added. Schoenbach, a past president and community is invited. For more in- As a young lady, Mrs. will begin at 11 a.m. to- in the margins of the Bible pages. Light refreshments and a question- chairwoman of the event, and David formation, visit the temple website, Saylor went to modeling school, morrow, Friday, April 19, 2013. This Bible was found by accident via and-answer period will follow Pastor Buckman, president of the Temple tewnj.org, contact Carolyn Shane at and had worked in the Flatiron Interment will follow at Fairview eBay, a bookshop in Washington State Higgs’ presentation. The meeting will Emanu-El Board of Trustees, will [email protected] or call (908) 232- Building in New York, and also Cemetery in Westfield. and a family member in Utah. be sponsored by the Westfield His- make presentations. 6770. was a runner for a jewelry com- Memorial contributions in her Mr. Higgs, pastor of the First Pres- torical Society, the Daughters of the pany in the city. A member of the memory may be made to the Ameri- byterian Church in Elizabeth, will American Revolution, the Sons of Woman’s Club of Westfield, can Heart Association and to the present the Bible, which will be on the American Revolution, the Miller- Senior Council Luncheon Marjorie was a 73-year member of Lustgarten Foundation for Pancre- display, during a presentation on the Cory House Museum and the Genea- The Presbyterian Church in atic Cancer. Please go to church’s preparations for the 350th logical Society of the West Fields. Westfield, where she was active www.grayfuneralhomes.com to of- To Recognize Volunteers with Presbyterian Women. fer condolences. April 18, 2013 MOUNTAINSIDE – “Power to the of consumer dollars. Their influence She was preceded in death by People” will be the theme of the 42nd matters,” said Ellen Steinberg, chair- her husband, John T. Saylor, in Annual Union County Senior Citi- woman of the Senior Council. Fea- zens Council Awards Luncheon on tured speaker New Jersey Division of Wednesday, May 1, at L’Affaire, lo- Consumer Affairs Acting Director cated at 1099 Route 22, East, in Eric Kanefsky will discuss how best Mountainside. The annual awards to use their power. Since power also Temple Sholom Open House luncheon is dedicated to senior vol- means electricity and the ability to unteers throughout Union County. communicate, guests additionally “Our seniors control a major share will hear from PSE&G and AT&T To Feature Religious School representatives about what the future FANWOOD – Temple Sholom ing supplies will be available for Hadassah Announces will bring in these areas. of Fanwood/Scotch Plains will hold younger children. “Each year our seniors look for- an open house for its religious Interested persons are asked to ‘Celebration of Arts’ ward to this event,” said Executive school on Sunday, May 5, from register in advance at sholomnj.org WESTFIELD – The Westfield Director Richard Stone. “Last year, 10:30 a.m. until noon. by clicking on “upcoming events.” Chapter of Hadassah will hold its over 250 people attended to support Attendees will have an opportu- For more information, contact 55th annual “Celebration of the Arts” their honorees.” nity to learn about the Michelle Shapiro Abraham at on Sunday, May 5. The event will Nominated by their clubs for dedi- congregation’s grant-winning fam- [email protected] or (908) take place at the Maplewood Coun- cated service to these organizations, ily track curriculum, meet Direc- 889-4900. try Club, located at 28 Baker Street, eight volunteers from clubs in Union tor of Education Michelle Shapiro Founded in 1913, Temple Maplewood. A buffet will be served County will be honored. Abraham and gain insight into the Sholom is a Reform Jewish Con- YOUNG FAITHFUL…The Confirmation Class of 2013 from The Presbyterian at 2:30 p.m., with a performance by Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., religious school. The temple’s phi- gregation led by Rabbi Joel Church in Westfield, including 26 teens, was officially welcomed into the church during a March 17 service, led by the Reverend Emily Wilmarth. Prior to the the Nostalgix, a ’50s and ’60s with a continental breakfast served losophy is to engage students and Abraham. The temple and its reli- service, the young people attended weekly classes, partook in community service DooWop group, set for 3:30 p.m. until 10 a.m. Representatives from their families in a dynamic learn- gious school are home to about projects and participated in a weekend retreat where they wrote personal This annual celebration is a multiple private companies, non- ing environment, with the goal of 250 families from the greater statements of faith. Pictured, the teens are joined by their advisers and mentors fundraiser for the Hadassah Medical profit organizations and government inspiring them to live a meaning- Scotch Plains-Fanwood area. Cur- from the church. Center, a medical organization that agencies will be on hand to provide ful Jewish life. rently residing within the Fanwood operates two university hospitals in information for older adults and their The open house will be held in Presbyterian Church, the temple Israel, as well as schools of medicine, families. There will be a complete the lobby of Union Catholic High has purchased five acres of land in College Men’s Club Reveals dentistry, nursing and pharmacology. sit-down luncheon along with the School, located at 1600 South Scotch Plains for its future home. Its declared mission is to extend medi- formal program. Attendees also will Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains. Par- Temple Sholom is a member of the cal treatment to all without regard to be treated to musical entertainment. ticipants are asked to enter through Union for Reform Judaism. For Scholarship Applications race, religion or ethnic origin. Special presentations and door prizes the main entrance or through the more information about the temple WESTFIELD – The College financial assistance to meet their col- The Westfield chapter, with more will complete the program. back corner door nearest the large or joining the congregation, call Men’s Club (CMC) of Westfield will lege expenses. The College Women’s than 700 members and associates, The 42nd Annual Awards Lun- parking lot. Children are welcome, (908) 889-4900, e-mail once again accept applications from Club provides similar scholarships has been supporting Hadassah’s ef- cheon is open to the public. Tickets and school-age youngsters may sit [email protected] or visit Westfield High School (WHS) men to female graduates of WHS. forts for more than 50 years. Con- are $32 and should be purchased in in on age-appropriate classes. Draw- sholomnj.org. for college scholarship grants. Ap- Over the last 91 years, the CMC tributors of $250 or more may advance. For more information or to plications are available from the has aided hundreds of young men, choose to receive a limited edition reserve a ticket, call (908) 964-7555. WHS Guidance Department and are distributing more than $1 million in piece of graphic art. For additional The Senior Citizens Council of Union Chabad of Union County due by Tuesday, April 23. scholarship grants. The CMC now information, call Geralyn County is a not-for-profit grassroots The Scholarship Committee of the awards between $35,000 and Lichtenstein at (908) 654-5855. organization devoted to the needs of CMC will review all applications $60,000 annually. older Americans and their families. To Dedicate Torah Scroll and conduct personal interviews with The organization selects scholar- MASTER welcome the new Sefer Torah. selected applicants from May 6 to 8. ship winners based primarily upon First Baptist Plans FANWOOD – A new Torah The club was established in 1922 demonstrated need, but also consid- Scroll will be completed and dedi- Participants will have the MEMORIALS opportunity to write a letter in the to provide scholarships to deserving ers academic merit, extracurricular Hands-On Service cated at Chabad of Union County male graduates of WHS who need activities, community service and on Sunday, April 28. Ellen Berman Torah, together with an expert 524 Central Avenue WESTFIELD – The First Baptist personal achievement. The club ad- Church of Westfield will hold its inau- commissioned the Torah Scroll in scribe, to complete the final letters Westfield, NJ (908) 233-2350 of this scroll. There will be crafts Hist. Society to Host ditionally awards two merit scholar- gural hands-on service on Sunday, memory of her mother, Sandra ships: The Keith Hertell, Jr. Memo- www.mastermemorials.com May 5. The congregation will gather Berman. and entertainment for the children. InfoAge Founder This will be followed by a rial Award, which is given to a WHS for a worship service at 10:30 a.m. and Rabbi Avrohom Blesofsky, di- SCOTCH PLAINS – Fred Carl, senior who has excelled in the per- then be commissioned to go and serve. rector of Chabad of Union County, procession in the streets, with the the founder of InfoAge, will be the Torah being carried under a wedding forming, fine, visual or media arts Multiple service opportunities have said, “We are grateful to Ellen for guest speaker during the monthly during his high school career, and been identified: a team to serve at the this generous gift to our commu- canopy accompanied by live music meeting of the Historical Society of and dancing before being placed in The Melvyn Coren Memorial Award, Food Bank; children and parents to nity. This scroll is a very appropri- Scotch Plains and Fanwood on given to a WHS senior who exempli- Designer • Builders of fine distribute flowers and sing at the ate addition to the Chabad, as it the Holy Ark at Chabad. Tuesday, April 23. The first part of the ceremony will fies academic achievement, public MONUMENTS Center for Hope Hospice, and prepa- represents the unbroken chain of Mr. Carl will tell the story of the charity and community service. Most ration of sandwiches for the shore Jewish tradition and survival. The be held at 11 a.m. outside the Fanwood InfoAge Science/History Learning MARKERS Train Station, at the corner of North recently, the CMC has expanded its rebuilding project supported by the ancient wisdom contained in this Center and Museum site, which mission to include a program of MAUSOLEUMS American Baptist Churches of New scroll is the essence of our identity and Martine Avenues, one-and-a-half evolved from his desire and efforts blocks east of Chabad. Parking will awards for full-tuition scholarships Lettered • Cleaned Jersey Disaster Relief ministry. In as Jews. Possessing our own Torah to save Camp Evans, a former mili- to needy WHS juniors to obtain pri- addition, hygiene items will be col- Scroll at Chabad, a center for Jew- be available at the train station. At tary base located in Wall Township. noon, the procession will proceed to vate SAT preparation classes. Tim Doerr lected and assembled in kits for ish learning and living, is cause for The meeting will start at 8 p.m. The club, which has almost 150 Church World Services. great pride and celebration.” Chabad of Union County, located at and will take place at the Scotch 193 South Avenue, Fanwood. A fes- members, raises its funds through Sally Bauer Doerr All are invited to serve with the To celebrate this occasion, Hills Country Club, located at several channels, including mem- (established 1939) congregation. The First Baptist Chabad invites the community to tive lunch will follow. Plainfield Avenue and Jerusalem This event will be free of charge. bership dues and the CMC Annual Also: 300 Rt. 37 East Church is located at 170 Elm Street. Road in Scotch Plains. Admission Boxing Event. The 12-year-old box- For more information, visit SHERIFF’S SALE For more information and to is free and all are welcome. Fellow- participate, visit ChabadUC.com ing match is held the Friday night Toms River, NJ fbcwestfield.org or call (908) 233- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-13000944 ship and refreshments will follow SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY or call Chabad at (908) 790-0008. before the Super Bowl and is at- (732) 349-2350 2278. CHANCERY DIVISION the program. For more informa- UNION COUNTY tended by several hundred residents DOCKET NO. F-005513-11 tion, visit InfoAge at InfoAge.org. annually. Plaintiff: HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK, A Golden Agers Plan FEDERALLY CHARTERED SAVINGS BANK VS. Defendant: PETER BUSCH A/K/A PETER E. Guys and Dolls Trip BUSCH AND LAURA A. BASCOM N/K/A LAURA Westfield Library to Resume A. BUSCH HIS WIFE; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Gray Funeral Homes Sale Date: 04/24/2013 Plains Golden Agers Club has Writ of Execution: 11/27/2012 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution planned a trip to the Westchester to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Broadway Theatre on Wednesday, TGIF! Series Next Week Since 1897 vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- May 8, for a performance of the Sale could be held. The library is TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WESTFIELD – The Westfield Me- WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of musical Guys and Dolls. morial Library has announced that its located at 550 East Broad Street. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at Tickets are $70, which includes TGIF! Series will resume on Friday, The TGIF! Series is a Friday after- the conclusion of the sales. the play; an elegant, three-course The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred April 26, at 1:30 p.m. The series had noon program of movies, videos and Sixty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Four lunch with a choice of six entrées, been suspended so that the Friends of speakers for adults. Although it is and 75/100*** $265,294.75. Property to be sold is located in the Township and the bus ride from the Scotch the Westfield Memorial Library Book geared to senior citizens, anyone can of Scotch Plains, County of Union, State of New Hills Country Club at 9:30 a.m. that Jersey, being Tax Lot 10 in Block 11201 on the come and enjoy light refreshments, Official Tax Map of the Township of Scotch day. All seats are front-row section entertainment and camaraderie. Plains, and also commonly known as 902 College Club to Learn Shackamaxon Drive, Scotch Plains, New Jersey from the stage. Tickets are limited On April 26, the classic movie Pot 07076 (Taxed as: 2165 Shackamaxon Drive, to a first-come, first availability. Healthy Eating Tips O’ Gold, starring Jimmy Stewart and Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076). The dimen- sions of the premises are approximately 107.30 All are welcome to participate. FANWOOD – The College Club Paulette Goddard, will be shown. This feet by 170.58 feet by 138.78 feet by 148.25 feet by 28.98 feet. The property is located approxi- The Golden Agers Club allows of Fanwood-Scotch Plains will host 1941 film, directed by George Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in mately 17.70 feet from the intersection of Lam- senior citizens a chance to meet berts Mill Road and the Southwesterly side of Karen Ensle, Family and Commu- Marshall, is an American romantic 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. Shackamaxon Drive. This description does not with their peers, share ideas, inter- nity Health Sciences educator/depart- comedy. It is based on the radio series constitute a full legal description of the premises Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the and a full legal description of the premises can be act and gather useful information ment head for Rutgers Cooperative “Pot O’ Gold” and tells the story of personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or found in the Office of the Sheriff of the County of to enhance daily living. The club Union. Extension of Union County, on Mon- Jimmy and Molly, who fall in love cremation. Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Seventy-Three meets weekly on Thursdays, Sep- day, April 22. The program will take despite family feuding and scheming. Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Six and 87/100*** $273,636.87 together with lawful interest and tember to June, at 10 a.m. at the place at The Chelsea, located at 295 On May 3, speaker Rich Busciglio Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home costs. Scotch Hills Country Club, located Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- South Avenue, Fanwood, beginning will give a live presentation entitled 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and at Plainfield Avenue and Jerusalem at 7:45 p.m. Refreshments will be “Great Singers of Yesteryear.” He will expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 money will be deposited into the Superior Court Road in Scotch Plains. served at 7:30 p.m. revisit some of the greatest singers Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Membership, theater, musical re- William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Dr. Ensle will guide attendees from the 1920s to the 1950s, includ- NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature vues and fun activity trips are avail- through “Healthy Eating on the Run” ing Al Jolson, Bing Crosby, Frank and extent of that person’s claim and asking for (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 an order directing payment of the surplus money. able to everyone. For membership – 10 easy steps people can take to Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Rosemary The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale details, call Jean DeTore at (908) will have information regarding the surplus, if prepare healthier meals, reduce their Clooney, Billie Holiday and Dick any. 889-4121. Trip details are available risk for major diseases and even lose Haymes, among many others. John-Michael “J.M.” Jones The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- by calling Joan Dietrich at (908) some weight. Audience members will These events will be free and open N.J. Lic. #4869 tisement. 322-4015. Ralph Froehlich learn about food choices that are quick to the public. Registration is not re- Sheriff and easy to prepare, how to modify quired, and cookies, coffee and en- Director Attorney: DIEFFENBACH, WITT & BIRCHBY recipes at home to create healthier tertainment will be provided. For WEST 100 CENTURY ROAD See it all on the Web! meals and snacks, and tips and tricks more information, call the Westfield www.grayfuneralhomes.com PO BOX 9 PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY 07653-0009 to help navigate the obstacles of eat- Memorial Library at (908) 789-4090, 4 T - 03/28, 04/04, 04/11 www.goleader.com & 04/18/13 Fee: $175.44 ing out. extension 0. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 18, 2013 Page 9 Westfield High School Boys Lacrosse Team Sets Goal: Help Cure Diabetes Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Fundraiser Set for May 4 By BETSEY BURGDORF amazed by the maturity and persever- years old. “Having diabe- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ance these young players display ev- tes has become part of my WESTFIELD – The Westfield High ery day having to live with Type 1 lifestyle. It rarely impacts School (WHS) Boys Lacrosse team Diabetes. They are all true warriors me, except when I have to will hold its annual fundraiser on Sat- and they don’t let T1D stop them from stop what I am doing to >0;/65,.6(305405+ urday, May 4, at Kehler Stadium in accomplishing their goals.” test my blood sugar be- Westfield during their home game The three players Coach Tuohy cause I feel high or low,” >,:;-0,3+/0./:*/663 against Madison High School. This referred to are sophomores Jimmy Danny said. “While play- 4(+0:65/0./:*/663 year, proceeds from the event will ben- Hunter and Danny McHugh, and jun- ing lacrosse I sometimes efit the Juvenile Diabetes Research ior, Patrick Decker. have to sit out of practice Saturday, May 4 Foundation (JDRF). “I was four years old when I was for a little bit, or come off According to the organization’s diagnosed with Type 1 insulin depen- the field during a game to Kehler Stadium website, jdrf.org, JDRF is the leading dent diabetes,” Jimmy Hunter said. “It test my blood sugar. I al- Game Time: 3 p.m. global organization focused on type is constantly present in my life. I test ways have insulin and BRIGHT IDEA…Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School junior,Nikhi Patel, won 1 diabetes (T1D) research. JDRF is my blood sugar levels at least six times snacks on the sideline to the sustainability award from the Rothman Institute on April 7. Pictured, left to the largest charitable supporter of a day, and I take at least six shots of fix my blood sugar when right, are: Tamela Beene, club advisor; Nikhi, Daniel Wischnevsky, Executive T1D research. The organization’s re- insulin every day.” needed.” Associate Dean of Silberman College of Business at Fairleigh Dickinson Univer- search mission is to discover, de- “It has never stopped me from do- Danny said one of the sity; and Karen Martinez founder of BRAVO. velop and deliver advances that cure, ing anything, and as long as I take care biggest hurdles to over- better treat and prevent T1D. The site of and manage my diabetes I can do come with diabetes was reported that an estimated three mil- anything I want,” Jimmy said. “My when he was first diag- SPFHS Student Receives lion Americans suffer from T1D. friends have been nothing but sup- nosed. “Learning what to Diabetes is the name given to dis- portive of me and my diabetes. I like eat, how much insulin to orders in which the body has trouble the fact that they are always asking take, and counting carbs Entrepreneurship Award regulating its blood glucose, or blood questions and making sure I’m okay was a big adjustment at SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD with BRAVO. Nick also received sugar, levels. There are two major whenever they see me testing, and I first, but now it is just part - In the 2013 New Jersey Business $750 to further his venture or use types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. always like answering their questions.” of my life,” he said. WHS Boys Lacrosse Fundraiser Idea Competition, Scotch Plains- toward college. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune Patrick Decker also suffers from Type Danny’s mom, Doreen Fanwood High School junior, Nikhi BRAVO was founded in 1998 and disease in which a person’s pancreas 1 Diabetes. “My parents noticed a McHugh, told The Leader 160505.;/,-0./;;6/,37 Patel (Nick), won the sustainability has evolved to be one of the largest, stops producing insulin, a hormone change in my behavior and I was drink- and The Times his diagno- award from the Rothman Institute privately held, facility and that enables people to get energy ing excessive amounts of fluid and my sis caught the family off *<9,;@7,+0(),;,: on April 7. outsourcing companies in the coun- from food. Type 2 diabetes is a meta- eye sight was very blurry. We went to guard. “We were completely shocked, doing its job. The award was for Nick’s try. Nick is a member of DECA, the bolic disorder in which a person’s the doctor and they sent me to the although in hindsight, I can now say From the very beginning, Danny’s Drive2live Road Mode smart phone co-curricular Marketing and Busi- body still produces insulin but is un- hospital right away,” Patrick said. that all the signs were there, we just parents taught him to be self-sufficient app. In addition to this award, he ness Club at Scotch Plains-Fanwood able to use it effectively. Since being diagnosed he stated he weren’t seeing them,” she said. “We in treating his diabetes and today, he received an offer from Karen High School. JDRF Chapter Executive Director has to always be aware of his blood had been on vacation in Maine and maintains very healthy blood sugar Martinez founder of BRAVO Build- Ms. Tamela Beene is the DECA Lori McLane told The Westfield sugar and his diet. “I have become Danny was experiencing the two most levels. He uses an insulin pump, which ing Services to pilot this program advisor. Leader and The Scotch Plains- more responsible and in touch with common symptoms of T1 diabetes, gives him independence and the free- Fanwood Times, “Type 1 diabetes my body to be have better blood sugar extreme thirst and frequent urination. It dom of not having to take insulin injec- (T1D) usually strikes in childhood, control,” Patrick stated. “After being wasn’t until we got home that we real- tions every time he eats. adolescence, or young adulthood, diagnosed, I must also carry around a ized that something was definitely “He instantly recognizes when his and lasts a lifetime. It comes on bag with a meter and juice in case my wrong because his symptoms wors- blood sugar is high or low,” Ms. suddenly, causes dependence on in- blood sugar goes low.” Patrick said he ened.” McHugh said. “This is especially help- sulin for life, and carries the con- begins to prepare approximately an She took Danny to the pediatrician ful when he’s on the lacrosse field as he stant threat of devastating complica- hour before games or practices to who did some tests in her office. “She knows when he needs to run off and tions. As the leading organization prevent any low or high blood sugar. [the pediatrician] told us that it was very correct the situation before it worsens.” funding T1D research, we are ex- “The hardest thing about having dia- likely that Danny had diabetes and sent “Having diabetes is a way of life for tremely grateful for community sup- betes is I always have to be aware of us directly to Morristown Hospital where Danny now. It is his sense of ‘normal.’ port from organizations such as the what I am doing and eating and take the they confirmed her diagnosis and ad- But, finding a cure for the disease would Westfield High School Boys La- proper amount of insulin. I can’t just get mitted him for three days.” It was during be life altering and is our dream for crosse to help us achieve our mis- up and go, there is a lot of preparation this time, Ms. McHugh said, that her Danny and so many others living with sion to better treat, prevent and ulti- before I do anything,” he said. family was educated on what T1 Diabe- T1 every day. Researchers are making mately cure T1D.” Patrick stated that diabetes has never tes is and how to take care of Danny. great progress and we are hopeful that Ms. McLane stressed that JDRF is held him back from doing something “We were all taught how to test his a cure is on the horizon, thanks to an organization for all ages, and all for more than 30 minutes. The only blood sugar, administer insulin and organizations like the JDRF!” stages of this disease. time when it prevents him from doing recognize the signs of highs and lows The community is invited to attend With three players on the team who what he wants is when his blood sugar [in blood sugar levels],” she said. the event, which begins at 2:30 p.m. at suffer from the disease, choosing the is too high or too low and interferes She stated that while Danny was still Kehler Stadium located on Rahway JDRF as this year’s benefactor was a with his ability to play lacrosse. in the hospital, her family promised Avenue adjacent to Edison Intermedi- heartfelt decision. “My friends, teammates, coaches him that diabetes would not define who ate School. The varsity game begins at “Juvenile diabetes is a disorder that and parents are all very supportive. he was as a person, and they would 3 p.m.; the JV game will follow at has affected so many around the world,” All these people are educated and make sure he would be a “normal” kid approximately 4:30 p.m. WHS Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach understand everything [about diabe- just like his friends. Early challenges There will be food, drink and mer- MERIT FINALISTS…Four Westfield High School seniors have been named Patrick Tuohy told The Leader and The tes], which makes it a lot easier,” included learning to count carbs, keep- chandise for sale at the event. In lieu of finalists in the National Merit Scholarship program. The students, pictured, left Times. “Here at Westfield High School Patrick stated. ing a daily diary of his blood sugar an entrance fee, a donation will be to right, with Westfield Board of Westfield Education Vice President Rosanne we have three members of the lacrosse Sophomore Danny McHugh was levels and testing him in the middle of collected at the gate. For more informa- Kurstedt, are: Jeffrey Marino, Andres Chang, Eric Oberman, and Eric program that constantly live with this. diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in the the night to ensure that the insulin was tion email [email protected]. Mikalauskas. Over the last few years, I have been summer of 2009 when he was 12 Four WHS Students Named National Merit Finalists WESTFIELD - Four Westfield which is rooted in a tradition of High School seniors have been academic excellence. According to named finalists in the National Merit the National Merit Scholarship Cor- Scholarship program. They are: Jef- poration, the nationwide pool of frey Marino, Andres Chang, Eric finalists represents less than one Oberman, and Eric Mikalauskas. The percent of U.S. high school seniors. seniors were presented certificates Dr. Kurstedt told the students that of achievement by Board of Educa- they have proven themselves on a tion Vice President Rosanne Kurstedt national level, and that the Westfield at the public meeting on April 9. Board of Education applauds their Dr. Kurstedt noted that their ex- hard work, achievement, and com- traordinary accomplishment is a mitment to education, and wished tribute to Westfield High School, the seniors continued success.

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ANDROCONIS 3 HITS; WILLIAMSON, TROTTER BIG ON ‘O’ RECEIVENG THE HANDOFF...Blue Devil Mike Reilly gets the handoff from Josh Capistrano to begin the 800 (third) leg of the Distance Medley Relay. Pat Terry, Capistrano, Reilly and Kevin Smith won in 10:52.49. Cougars Strike in 5th, Defeat Baseball Blue Devils, 11-5

By DAVID B. CORBIN The 4-0 Cougars received offen- “They are a very solid team. When- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times sive production across the board from ever they needed a hit, they got a hit. Offense overcame strong pitch- all of their starting lineup. With a That’s the difference between their ing in the fifth inning, at least, for large contingent of seniors, includ- guys and our guys right now. Our the Cranford High School Cougars, ing four with four years of varsity guys are just tentative in those situa- who exploded for seven runs on experience on teams that have accu- tions. They went out, swung the bat, seven hits to separate themselves mulated two Union County Tourna- hit the ball real well and made plays,” from a slight, 4-3 lead and roll to an ment, two North Jersey, Section 2, Blue Devil Head Coach Bob Brewster 11-5 victory over the Westfield Blue Group 3 and two Group 3 titles, the said. Devils at Memorial Field in Cranford Cougars banged out 14 hits, which Blue Devil starting pitcher Brad on April 11. included three doubles and a triple. CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 More photos on Ballyhoo Sports www.goleader.com

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In three years as head coach of the Raider Nine Stalls Blue Devil Boys Win Good Things Really Do girls team, they are 51-0 and have Union Farmers, 13-10 won three straight state titles. 4x800M at Holmdel And, not to put too much early The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Happen to Good People Dan Luzzi, Matt Luppino, Pat Terry pressure on the teams, but both fea- School baseball team upped its un- ture large and very talented senior beaten record to 4-0 with a 13-10 and Kevin Smith combined to win By BRUCE JOHNSON the 4x800-meter relay in 7:59.36 at Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times classes returning. victory over the Union Farmers in TENNIS UPDATE Scotch Plains on April 9. James the Holmdel Twilight 4x800 meet in Holmdel on April 10. Bev Torok recently passed a coach- The Cherry Hill coach gave the SMALL BALL LIVES The county tournament will be held D’Angelo and Matt Ridge blasted ing milestone … and, as always, lineup cards to his freshman manager It doesn’t happen as infrequently today and tomorrow at Plainfield’s home runs, and Christian Zazzali Blue Devils Topple hardly anybody knew it. It’s just the and told her to write the lanes next to as it used to with Earl Weaver’s Bal- Donald Van Blake Tennis Center, and rapped a pair of doubles in the 34- way she rolls. the swimmer’s names. The manager timore Orioles or the current Wash- things could get interesting … or not. hitfest. Highlander Nine, 7-6 The school’s veteran volleyball was used to six-lane pools, so she ington Nationals under Weaver Westfield has won the last eight team Brad Alleman and D’Angelo each The Westfield High School base- became just the eighth coach in WHS wrote in what she thought was the protégé Davey Johnson. But it sure titles – and 32 since the meet’s incep- had three RBI and Zach Lipshitz ball team won its second straight game history to record 300 wins in one correct lane for each girl. But there was seems that whenever WHS baseball tion in 1971 – but both Summit and added two RBI, while Zazzali crossed by toppling the Governor Livingston sport, finishing the recent season with no lane 1, but the girl didn’t realize it. coach Bob Brewster gives the bunt Scotch Plains are considered serious home plate four times, Mike Colineri Highlanders, who had won their first a record of 301 wins and 135 losses. The correct thing at that point would sign, something good happens. threats, the Hilltoppers already own- scored three runs and Kevin Raszka three games by scoring double-digit She’s been the coach since 1995, and have been for the officials to follow the The most recent appearance of the ing a 3-2 win over WHS. scored twice. numbers, 7-6, in Westfield on April 9. in her 18 years has had just two rule book and DQ all the Cherry Hill rare phenomena was two weeks ago Westfield is pretty solid at singles Union (3-1) 003 012 4 10 Matt Storcks tripled and scored twice, (barely) losing records – 9-11 in 2008 swimmers (that happened again in 2002 when WHS faced Hillsborough and with Scott Thompson, Adam Greene Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 310 342 x 13 including the game-winning run, and and 11-14 in 2009. in a WHS-Bridgewater girls state meet, coach Norm Hewitt, a confirmed and Tyler Roth. Thompson and Greene Liam Devil ripped a pair of singles But mostly it’s been good times, and the girls who’d swum the event it devotee of small ball – bunts, run- are former second singles champions Raider Netmen Topple and had two RBI. Jake Greenberg especially the 2002 and 2006 sea- was discovered, the 50 free, were and-hits, steals, delayed steals. Any and the only reason Roth isn’t is be- doubled. sons, since the “Bevster” took over deeked; and WHS won the power points and all things “old school,” that’s cause he’s a freshman. Justin Cafiero Summit Hilltoppers for Heather Kennedy in 1995. tiebreaker on that deek). But a meeting Hewitt, whose Whitehouse A.A. also was on the winning first doubles Gov. Livingston 012 200 1 6 That 2002 team featured captains among the meet director, the officials, teams played against Brewster and team last year, with Jacob Ziff. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Westfield 200 201 2 7 School boys tennis team stunned Nikki LeBlanc, Lisa Venezia and Jill the coaches and athletic directors ended the Westfield Merchants in the old Last Saturday’s trip to Morris Town- Summit, 3-2, on April 15. Woodbury, along with junior Sophie when Torok said she didn’t want the Union County League of the late ’60s ship for the Bryan Bennett Invita- Blue Devil Laxers Edge Hall. It finished 23-3 and reached the points that way. And she didn’t want and early ’70s. With the Devils lead- tional at Delbarton wasn’t very fruit- First singles: Jeffrey Rodgers (SP) d Max finals in both the county (lost to Union that freshman girl to have that hanging ing 7-4 and a runner on third, Brewster ful. After an opening-round bye, WHS McDonald, 6-4, 6-2 West Morris Boys, 6-5 The Westfield High School boys Catholic) and state Group 4 (lost to over her head. gave the suicide squeeze signal and was blitzed by Newark Academy 5-0, Second singles: Matt Celona (Su) d Mike Hunterdon Central) tournaments, The lanes were fixed and the meet the runner on third charged toward dropping to 5-3 on the young season. Rosenhech, 6-2, 6-4 lacrosse team improved to 3-1 with a 6-5 victory over West Morris in both by narrow 2-1 margins. continued, going right down to the B the plate as Mike Androconis squared IN CASE YOU DIDN’T KNOW Third singles: Andrew Leischener (SP) d Anna Koehler was the libero on the relays on the final 400 freestyle relay. and dropped down a perfect bunt. The Philadelphia 76ers are paying Christian Barrett, 6-0, 6-1 Westfield on April 9. Attacker Jack 2006 team and co-captain with Tara Cherry Hill East won 86-84. Nobody was more thrilled than the Andrew Bynum and Elton Brand a First doubles: Chris Harkins and Ben Flaherty flicked in a pair of goals and Daly, while Erin Roudebush joined Since the boys team had to face longtime Westfield fan next to the combined $32 million this year, and Schwartz (Su) d Alex Ozdamar and Jesse Dane Huber netted a goal and an Koehler on the all-county and all- Cherry Hill East immediately follow- dugout, who proudly displayed his getting zero points for it? Is this Ozdamer, 6-4, 1-6, 6-2 assist, while Patrick Decker and Jack Second doubles: Matt Haas and Josh Lopez state teams. That team won the county ing that meet, I didn’t get to talk to “Old School” t-shirt. stupid, or is it just me thinking that? Colwell each added a goal, and Matt Bev until the next day. She had no Bynum has been sidelined the en- (SP) d Will Snyder and Chris Haggerty, 7- Webb and Chris Aslanian each had title, the fourth and most recent UCT Again in last week’s Cranford 5, 7-5 win, over Union Catholic, then fell to regrets. She’d done the right thing, game, a bunt with a runner on second tire season by bad knees. Brand is two assists. Southern in the third round of the the way she was brought up to do was thrown away at third base, allow- playing for Dallas, but most of his Blue Devils Top GL West Morris 2 1 0 2 5 state tournament. things. I was very impressed, because ing a run to score and the batter to salary ($16 million) is being paid by Westfield 3 1 2 0 6 Torok joins Tony Berardo (boys I didn’t know what I’d have done in reach base. the Sixers. In Softball, 7-2 Softball Raiders Beat tennis, 308), Carol Donner (softball, the same situation … but given the It may be an almost-forgotten art – With everybody’s concerns about Sarah Seitz had two hits, including 327), Gary Kehler (golf, 329), Kathy way I was brought up, and given the when was the last time you saw some- jobs and the economy, how do pro- a home run, and four RBI, and Shan- Brearley Bears, 9-5 Luckey (girls tennis, 350), Mike way my dad, the Hobber, felt about body bunt in ESPN’s highlight? – but fessional sports teams continue to non Schaefer also had two hits, in- Amanda Schroeder rapped a pair Tirone (bowling, 407), George winning … I was thinking that prob- it still has a place in winning baseball make millionaires out of athletes, cluding a homer, and three RBI to of doubles and a single, and had four Kapner (boys tennis, 486 coming into ably I’d have just taken the champion- games. people who play games? Oh, that’s lead the 2-2 Westfield High School RBI, while scoring once to lead the 2013) and Bob Brewster (baseball, ship trophy and five years from then Speaking of baseball, the Devils right, they have to find somebody to softball team to a 7-2 triumph over 2- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School 520 coming into 2013). who would ever remember it? will cap an interesting week this Sun- help them pay their players so well, 1 Governor Livingston in Berkeley softball team past the Brearley Bears, In addition to volleyball, Torok has “You are a bigger person than me,” day when they face the Union Farm- so they can pocket the profits from Heights on April 9. Julia Criscuolo 9-5, in Kenilworth on April 11. Maria served as freshman field hockey and I told her. ers at TD Bank Park in Bridgewater, their TV mega-contracts. doubled and scored twice. Caroline Pansulla had three hits, including a softball coach and as the varsity girls Times haven’t been perfect for with a 6 p.m. first pitch. The rest of And who are those suckers? The Goldbeck tripled and had an RBI, double, and an RBI and scored three swim coach from 1994-2000. In seven Torok, who has bravely, with tons of the week will see them host the North fans, the people struggling to make and Kacie Worswick had a double times. Kelly Lapham and Mary winters with the swimmers, her teams support from her volleyball team and Hunterdon Lions on Wednesday, visit ends meet and put food on the table, and an RBI for the Highlanders. Coloney both doubled and scored went 75-21-1, winning seven county, the volleyball community, battled the Linden Tigers Thursday, visit but who still blindly follow their pro- twice. Arielle Zauro tripled. sectional and one state title. breast cancer. And she recently lost Elizabeth Friday and face the fessional athletes, even shelling out Westfield 000 050 2 7 But it’s the one state title her teams her Aunt Marie to multiple sclerosis. Sayreville Bombers Saturday, 10 a.m., big bucks to wear their team jerseys Gov. Livingston 100 001 0 2 Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 110 403 0 9 didn’t win that perhaps best sums up Next month Torok will return home at East Brunswick’s Community Park. and team hats. What was it P.T. Raider Laxmen Bury David Brearley 010 000 4 5 Bev Torok as a “coach” of a “student- to be inducted into the Clarence Cen- SWIMMING UPDATE Barnum said about one of them being athlete.” tral (N.Y.) High School Wall of Fame. Jeff Knight, who has seemingly born every minute? No. Brunswick, 20-3 Baseball Raiders Top In the 2000 Public A championship She played field hockey, volleyball, raised the already highly raised bar The Devil’s Den appears irregu- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Rahway Indians, 11-5 meet against perennial power Cherry basketball and softball there … and for WHS swimming, was honored larly in The Westfield Leader during School boys lacrosse team buried The 5-0 Scotch Plains-Fanwood Hill East, it was discovered – four where she got the itch to become a last Sunday as New Jersey Scholastic the school year. Contact us with com- North Brunswick, 20-3, on April 13 events into the meet – that the Cou- coach after graduating from Rutgers. Coaches Association’s New Jersey ments, complaints and suggestions at High School baseball team defeated [email protected] or 267-307-7138. to up its record to 4-2. Matt Greenberg Rahway, 11-5, on April 15. Christian gars had people swimming in the And a molder of young people, Swim Coach of the Year in a dinner at netted four goals and an assist in the wrong lanes, a no-no according to the young student-athletes. the Pines Manor in Edison. It’d be And remember – all you who worry Zazzali doubled and singled twice, about the DPW, electric traffic signs, bombardment. scored twice and added an RBI. National Federation Rules for swim- And teaching them to do things the tough to argue with the choice. The ming. The meet was at Trenton State right way. Blue Devils this year became the first potholes, safe water, the best pizza North Brunswick 1 0 2 0 3 Sc.Pl.-Fanwood 001 028 0 11 College, which has an eight-lane pool (And she’s still a way bigger person New Jersey team ever to win back-to- and the best landscaper – win or not, Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 7 7 2 4 20 Rahway (3-5) 202 010 0 5 – leaving lanes 1 and 8 open. than I’ll ever be!) back boys AND girls state titles. Whs4evr!

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By DAVID B. CORBIN Centerfielder Maria Pansulla doubled double. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and senior co-captain Kelly Lapham “Both Amandas have been throw- “I think we were a little bit flat in chipped in with a base hit. ing very well this year, and as the the beginning, but we got a lot better, The Raiders swiped three bases season goes on, they’ll get sharper especially with the hitting at the end. and committed three errors. In her and sharper, and I think we’ll be in We fought back and I’m pleased. I five and one-third innings of pitch- pretty good shape,” Coach Hulnik have a good group of girls and we’re ing, Amanda Raphael tossed a six said. just working, trying to get better a hitter, walked five and allowed four The 1-5 Raiders took a 1-0 lead in little bit each game,” said Scotch Panthers to score. Amanda Marcus the bottom of the first inning when Plains-Fanwood Head Coach Jessica scattered seven hits, striking out two leadoff hitter Pansulla reached first Hulnik after her team lost, 9-5, to and walked no one in relief. after taking one for her team, darted Roselle Park after a dramatic seventh Tiffany Hunter led the way for the to second and third and scored on inning in Scotch Plains on April 9. 3-2 Lady Panthers softball team’s Yeager’s sacrifice fly to centerfield. The Raiders tagged starting pitcher 13-hit attack, finishing 4-for-5, in- The Panthers tied the score in the top Jess Cistrelli for five runs, five hits cluding a two-run double and a run of the third inning when Moura and eight walks. Catcher Kelly scored. Jaclyn Wozniak, who batted slashed a hard single to center and Yeager, batting in the four spot, led ninth, went 2-for-4, including two scored on Hunter’s single. the assault, finishing 2-for-3, includ- doubles, two RBI and a run scored. The Panthers applied pressure in ing a double, three RBI and a run Cistrelli had a pair of hits, two RBI the fourth inning, scoring three runs Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times on four hits, highlighted by Wozniak’s scored and left fielder Amanda and scored once. Ashly Moura fin- BRINGING THE BALL DOWNFIELD...Raider senior Nate Woerner, No. 27, contributed four assists and a goal against Marcus lashed an RBI double. ished with a single and had an RBI CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Union City in the 16-2 triumph. CUNNINGHAM NETS 3 GOALS; WOERNER 4 ASSTS, GOAL Raider Boys Control Midfield, Ground Eagle Lax Boys, 16-2

By FRED LECOMTE times we played a little sloppy, but we Walker (one assist), and attackers Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times are never going to be disappointed Kevin Kerby, Chris Smith and Nate Control of every aspect of the game with us getting a win. We had a chance Woerner, (4 assists) each scored one by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High to get everyone in, work the ball goal. Adding assists, included Matt School boys’ lacrosse team resulted around, trying to make good passes, Greenberg (3), Jaime Lettieri and in a lopsided, 16-2 victory over the just trying to play fast. We just have to Gabe Nelson. Goalkeeper senior Alex visiting Union City Soaring Eagles keep getting better every single day. Montagna finished with five saves. on April 11. That’s what high school lacrosse is The 3-2 Raiders poured on a del- The Raiders stepped up the physi- all about; consistency, and we have to uge of goals in the first quarter. The cal play, won 22 of 26 face-offs and try to be more consistent,” said Raider first came by Cunningham on an as- outdid the Eagles, 36-15, in ground Head Coach Nick Micelli. sist from Woerner. Accurate shots by balls. The Raiders penetrated the Spreading the wealth, 11 Raiders Charos, Cimering, Gerrity and Walker Eagles’ defense at will, out-shooting flicked in goals. Attacker Jack then followed to give the Raiders a 5- them, 42-15, and got off a higher Cunningham (one assist) fired in three 0 lead at the end of the first quarter. quality of shots on goal. goals, midfielder Jack Gerrity with Gordan added two goals in the sec- “It was just good for us to get our attackers Christian Gordan and Mike ond quarter, then Cunningham and confidence back up. We lost two tough Rothman each netted two goals. Gerrity each scored with the help of games; we just lost an overtime game Midfielders Andy Xu, Kevin Matt Greenberg and Woerner to give against Clifton, so that’s good. Some- Charos, Alex Cimering, Thomas CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times SLIDING INTO FIRST BASE...Raider Maria Pansulla slides into first base as the Panther first baseman awaits the ball. Roselle Park defeated the Raiders, 9-5, in Scotch Plains. The Proven Professional

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Sport Shorts: * CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Blue Devils Rip Union Raider Lax Girls Beat the Raiders a 9-0 lead at the half. hasn’t been as good as we wanted to; In Softball, 15-0 “We thought they were going to lost a couple of games that we thought Montclair Kimberley come out man-to-man, but they went we should have won, so we wanted to Julia Criscuolo rapped a triple and a single, scored twice and had two The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High to zone, so we had to move into a 1- focus on cutting down on mistakes School girls lacrosse team defeated 4-1, and we just moved the ball around especially against a team like this. RBI to lead the 4-2 Westfield High School softball team to a 15-0 rout of Montclair Kimberley, 14-10, in and got open shots. Basically, we Work our passes, complete our passes, Scotch Plains on April 9. Senior Olivia wanted to work on our offense and play tight defense and don’t do any- Union in Westfield on April 15. Lizzie Fox scored twice. Mendes notched three goals and two move the ball around. Sometimes we thing stupid. Specifically, we were assists, while Andrea McNeeley also played nice and scored but sloppy at trying to limit the goals, preferably a Raider Netmen Stop fired in three goals for the 1-4 Raid- times. We have to get ready for a big shutout; that didn’t happen. Basically, ers. Annie Cannone (assist), Haley week, and we can’t play down to a our coach says our defense is the Hunterdon Cent., 4-1 Ragan (3 assists) and Julie Haggan team like this when we play Westfield strength of our team and we’re look- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High each netted two goals. Jessie Klein next week,” said Matt Greenberg. ing to assert ourselves, we want to School boys tennis team handed and Elsa Leistikow each added a goal Two minutes into the third quarter, keep the goals down get the ball back Hunterdon Central a 4-1 defeat on and an assist. Lettieri assisted Kerby with a goal, to our offense and get as many oppor- April 11. Jeffrey Rodgers won, 6-0, then the next two goals came unas- tunities as possible,” said defenseman 6-1, at first singles. Mike Rosenheck Montclair Kimberley 4 6 10 sisted as Smith and Cunningham each Mike Rempter. won 6-3, 6-3, at second singles. An- Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 6 8 14 stuffed the net. Christian Sutomayer “We wanted to win; they’re not drew Leischner won 6-1, 6-1, at third Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times assisted, on an assist from Josh Utate, quite in our league, so we really came singles. Alex and Jesse Ozdamar won Baseball Cougars Rip RELEASING HER PITCH...Raider Amanda Raphael fires the ball to the provided the 0-5 Eagles their first out here wanting to just get into our 7-5, 6-4, and first doubles. Panther batter. goal. zones and work the ball around. The Linden Tigers, 12-4 Rothman scored less than 30 sec- win today definitely gets the morale Blue Devil Boys Rap The Cranford High School base- onds into the fourth quarter. Later, up, but it gives us a false sense of how Ridge Netmen, 3-2 ball team improved to 3-0 with a 12- Panthers Down Raiders, 9-5 Woerner got the ball down the field to good we really are. Monday, we have 4 rout of Linden on April 9. Chris Xu, who flicked in a goal. Westfield and against them, we are The Westfield High School boys CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 tennis team defeated Ridge, 3-2, on Folinusz (double, 3 RBI, 2 runs Cunningham and Rothman then really going to have to be able to scored), George Georgeadis and Sean long double to give the Panthers a 4- the time she had to pitch, and Marcus notched unassisted goals to finish the move the ball around fast if we want April 11. Tyler Roth won, 6-2, 6-0, at third singles. Justin Cafiero and Ben Feeney (3 runs scored) each whacked 1 lead. The Raiders added a run in the really stepped in. She did what she Raider scoring.With 20 seconds left, to get a chance to get a shot off,” said a triple for the Cougars, and Ryan fifth inning when Pansulla drilled a had to do and did it well. Marcus has the Eagles found the net to make the Woerner. Cymbala won, 6-3, 6-4, at first doubles, and Jack Siegel and William Williamson added two RBI. long single to left and crossed the a great screwball and a great curve, score, 16-2. plate on a single to center by Yeager. she’s very good for that, and Raph “We looked a little sloppy lately. It Union City 0 1 0 1 2 Kelly won, 6-0, 6-7 (5-7), 6-2, at Cranford 113 601 0 12 Sc.Pl.-Fanwood 5 4 3 4 16 second doubles. Linden 120 001 0 4 The Panthers plated two runs in the has a great change-up to throw bat- sixth inning when Wozniak uncorked ters off on the high strike pitches. It’s a two-run double to make the score, a great responsibility to catch for JAYNE BERNSTEIN 6-2. The Panthers then got the best of them and I’m very proud to do it, Sales Associate Marcus with three runs on four hits in because they make it easy for me,” the seventh to secure a 9-2 lead. said co-captain Yeager. NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award: 1997-2012 The Raiders kept the scorebook “A lot of the kids are seeing the ball Direct Line: (908) 301-2006 The Coldwell Banker Westfield East Office proudly supports open and fans on edge, in what ap- pretty well especially Yeager and Cell Phone: (908) 403-9330 peared to be a big inning with three of Amanda Schroeder (three walks), and [email protected] the runs back in the bottom of the I think it’s only going to get better. As COTA Family Fun Run inning. Alex Negri and Pansulla got I said, we weren’t real sharp in the (Children’s Organ Transplant Association) OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY, April 21st • 1-4PM the carousel rolling with back-to-back beginning of the game when we free passes, and Schroeder walked needed to be, but I think that will in honor of Elle Haley for the third time in four trips. Yeager change. That’s just practice and that’s stepped to the dish and ripped a two- getting a few more games in. As we run double, and Marcus followed by settle in and get more comfortable, Join our “Family Fun Run” to raise awareness for COTA crushing a double scoring Yeager. A maybe a couple of changes or some on Sunday April 28th from 8:30am to 12:00pm great play at the plate prevented fur- adjustments here and there, we’re at Oak Ridge Park in Clark, NJ ther damage and secured the victory going to be alright,” Coach Hulnik for the Panthers. said. “Amanda Raphael, for having a Roselle Park 001 302 3 9 pretty strained arm threw the ball in Sc. 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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GETTING THE HANDOFF...Cougar Reggie Green gets the handoff from Will Lennox in the anchor leg of the 4x100 relay BEGINNING THE FIRST LEG...Cougar Amanda Bush, left, and Johanna Mermer, Westfield, begin the 1200-meter leg at the Cougar Relays at Memorial Field in Cranford on April 13. The Cougars placed second with a time of 45.42. of the Distance Medley Relay. Mermer, Lily Burtness, Meghan O’Dwyer and Gabby Stravach won the event in 12:59.44. Blue Devil Boys, Girls Win DMR; WF Boys 4x400; Cougars Grant, Hunter Ace Triple Jump CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 4x400 at 4:06.3. Cougars Alberta some was in third position in each of “I knew I had to run hard to make Medley Relay — SMR] left to do, so “Adham is gone, so I can take his enth-best distance of 40-1.5 and McAleavey, Jen Schneider, Bush and the three handoffs, but Smith inched up the gap. I knew if I got out in the I am excited about that. It is a good record now,” Chuckled Green. “So Lupicki was 11th at 38-1. Green, Tim Reilly finished eighth at 4:38.71. his way on the front runners then first lap, got into a good position day for track and field,” Green said I’m looking forward to the jump to- Colter, Lennox and McMahon placed Amanda Fischer, Lizzie Ponce, poured it on down the stretch to cross where I knew I could key off the guy, after the event. day. I am slowly getting back into it. fourth in the SMR at 3:50.77. Colter, Chermak and Helfand placed second first. Cougars Connor McMahon, then I would be able to finish on the Green also had his eye on the triple It’s day by day working my legs back Donavin Walker, Luke Eltringham in the 4x200 at 1:48.8. Zach Inselberg, Brendan Donovan last lap and have a chance of catching jump in hopes of eventually topping in the triple jump,” Green said. and Jack Schetelich took fifth in the In the boys’ meet, Blue Devils Pat and Kevin Szczech finished eighth at him,” Smith said. former teammate Adham McGuire’s Green had a distance of 37-1 in the 4x110 hurdles at 1:15.26. Terry (1200), Josh Capistrano (400), 11:35.92. Smith and Terry were part of the school record. event. Savorgiannakis had the sev- Blue Devils Peter Fagan at 13-0 Michael Reilly (800) and Kevin Smith “The start was really messy. I got Blue Devil foursome, along with Dan and Peter Foltz at 12-0 took 1- (1600) captured first in the DMR buried behind some guys, so the rest Luzzi and Matt Luppino, who recently 2 in the pole vault. Cougars with a time of 10:52.49. The four- of the race, I had to move up and put placed first in the 4x800 at the Holmdel Helmstetter at 10-6 and Dan us in a position where Twilight meet, so his efforts in the 800 Hannen at 10-0 took 5-6. Blue we were still in the has helped with his kick in the DMR. Devils Obiajulu at 6-0 and race,” Terry said. “The 800 is a lot of finishing speed. Mitchell Bryk at 5-6 had the “When I saw that I That trains me well for my kicks in third and 11th best heights in didn’t have the lead, I longer races,” Smith said. the high jump. Cougars Rob tried to catch up, but I Blue Devils Adam Lupicki, Joe Kessler at 127-7 and Rob think I shortened their Obiajulu, Smith and Sid Douglas took O’Shaughnessy at 123-3 had lead. Mike Reilly tried top honors in the 4x400 at 3:26.94. the fourth and fifth best tosses to catch up with the Cougars Matt Mustillo, Matt Van Pelt, in the discus. O’Shaughnessy 8[00],” Capistrano said. Hale Jeager and Joe DaSilva finished was fourth in the shot put at “Before I even went sixth in the event at 3:49.12. 41-0.5 and Kessler was ninth on and started running, Cougars Jake Waleski, Mike at 39-8. Blue Devil Max Bohall all the guys said, ‘Mike! Helmstetter, William Lennox and had the eighth-best throw in You got to make up that Reggie Green finished second in the the javelin at 132-9, followed distance. You got to go!’ 4x100 with a time of 45.42. Blue by Kessler at 132-0. I went out really hard Devils Douglas, Lupicki, Lizzo and Cougars Waleski had the for the first 400 and was Jon Savorgiannakis finished seventh fourth-best time in the 400- way under-paced. I was at 46.11. hurdles at 1:00.13 and James really tired and tried to “We did really well today. Our Budries turned in a time of handoffs allowed us to come in sec- 1:04.12. Blue Devils Dalton make up the distance, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times so Kevin wouldn’t have ond. In practice, we have been work- DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY CHAMPS...Pictured, left to right, are: Blue Devils Herzog, Jason Colasanti, Mike FLYING HIGH...Cougar Mike Helmstetter soars in to work as hard,” Reilly ing on it a lot and getting our timing Gabby Stravach (1600), Johanna Mermer (1200), Meghan O’Dwyer (800) and Lily Esler and Andres Chang finished the long jump event. said. down. I have the 400 [leg of the Sprint Burtness (400). fifth in the 4x800 at 8:41.51.

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The Westfield High School girls In the second half, Westfield’s de- Westfield won the ensuing draw, and With some effective adjustments to lacrosse team continued its very chal- fense, which includes junior’s Una Anna Tanji fed Cusick with 30 sec- the defense to stop IHA’s high scorer lenging season last week, beginning Hienzerling and Rebecca Kraus, and onds to go for the tying goal, but the Maura Schwitter, the attack unit with a 14-13 loss at No. 4 Ridgewood sophomores Lauren D’Amico and referee called a charge. Ridgewood needed to step up in the second half, on April 8, and following with a 9-8 Alyssa Cox, along with sophomore got possession and held for the win. and after a team-leading three goals victory over Immaculate Heart Acad- goalie Mallory Weisse, held At IHA in Washington Township in by Tanji and two more from Weisse, emy (IHA) on April 10. The Lady Ridgewood’s offense in check. The Bergen County, both teams traded goals the Blue Devils took a 9-8 lead. But Blue Devils completed their week Blue Devils began to win the draws and went into halftime tied 4-4. Cusick, the defense shut down Schwitter and with an 8-6 setback to No. 15 Summit and after goals from Weisse, Cusick Sam Paoletti and Randazzo (2) notched Mallory Weisse came up big at the at Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield (3), Paoletti and Randazzo, they led goals. Goalie Mallory Weisse (16 saves) end, making two critical stops on IHA’s on April 12. 11-10 with just under a minute to go. came up big with many critical saves to Gabby McMahon to secure the win. The Blue Devils gave Ridgewood, In a crowd after the draw, Westfield keep the game close. Due to a few injuries from the the defending Group 4 State cham- was yellow carded and Ridgewood pervious game, the home game pion, a run for its money and nearly capitalized to tie the game with 7.5 Blue Devil Boys Whip against the Summit Hilltoppers came away with the victory. The Blue seconds remaining. looked for Claire Cassie, Gwyn Devils received first-half goals from In the first overtime, Ridgewood W. Essex Laxers, 15-2 Devin, Julia Gretsky, Hallie Emily Shields, Mariah Baker, Eliza- scored the go-ahead goal, but Weisse Rosenburgh and starting defender beth Cusick, Courtney Weisse and netted a goal to knot the score, 12-12. Senior Nick Arnold frayed the net five times, while adding a pair of Shelby Taylor to step up and help. Mary Randazzo, but Ridgewood held In the second overtime, Ridgewood Summit controlled the possession HELPING HEROES…Estelle Julian and Sgt. George Bates, Jr. a sleight, 6-5 lead at the half. jumped ahead to grab a 14-13 lead. assists, and Jack Flaherty fired in four goals and added five assists, to lead during the early part of the first half, the 4-1 Westfield High School boys limiting Westfield’s potent offense Prudential’s ‘Hire a Hero’ lacrosse team to a 15-2 whipping of from scoring opportunities. When West Essex in Westfield on April 11. Westfield’s goalie and defense held Matt Webb, Dane Huber (assist) and and gained possession, the Blue Dev- Turns Vets Into Realtors® Chris Aslanian each netted two goals, ils got possession and Cusick con- while Henry Smith contributed an verted, scoring three goals to make SOMERSET – Estelle Julian, Sales and accomplished Realtor® who has assist. Kyle Hewitt had 12 ground the score 4-3 Summit, but the Associate with the Hillsborough of- worked with buyers and sellers balls and Jackson Simcox had seven. Hilltoppers got two quick goals at the fice of Prudential New Jersey Proper- throughout Morris and Somerset Garrett Williamson mad nine saves. end of the half to lead 6-3. ties, has partnered with Sergeant counties. She is politically active and Both teams traded goals in the George Bates, Jr. of the U.S. Army has already been recognized for her West Essex 0 1 0 1 2 second half, including two by Recruiting Office in Somerville to “Hire a Hero” program from New Westfield 5 9 1 0 15 Weisse, but the Blue Devils could initiate the “Hire a Hero” program to Jersey Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli not close the gap and Summit used give veterans of the Armed Forces and Somerset County Freeholder Pat Cougar Laxers Defeat an effective slow down and stall to career opportunities in real estate. Walsh; she volunteers with Mo-Town Boys, 7-3 win the game, 8-6. Estelle will sponsor six veterans for Shoeboxes4Soldiers, which sends After the game, Coach Warner said the cost of pre-licensing real estate care packages to soldiers overseas, The Cranford High School boys she is happy with the defense that school, in order to help those heroes and she even kicks it up with the lacrosse team held a slim, 3-2, lead at limited tough opponents like Sum- take their first steps toward earning Hillsborough Rockettes and has en- the half then stepped it up to defeat mit and IHA to less than 10 goals per the New Jersey Real Estate Salesper- tertained at the Veterans Hospital in Morristown, 7-3, in Cranford on April game, but wants to improve the of- son license. Morris County as well as an array of 10. Alex Ballas scored a pair of goals fense and midfield play. Goalie According to Sgt. 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Ryan Shupp this Saturday, April 20. benefit both our veterans as well as program, please contact Estelle at the made 10 saves. the real estate industry,” says Sgt. Prudential New Jersey Properties Morristown (2-2) 2 0 1 0 3 Probitas Verus Honos Bates. “Recruitment works from re- Hillsborough Office, located at 408 Westfield Baseball League Cranford 3 0 3 1 7 ferral, as does real estate. Many sol- Route 26 South in Hillsborough, at diers coming home from war come (908) 874-3400, or e-mail Sue LaRue, Summer Travel Friendly Rivals home looking for rental properties Hillsborough Office Manager, at and homes, which is why the ‘Hire a [email protected]. Baseball Tryouts Softball Camp Hero’ and ‘Homes for Heroes’ cam- About Prudential New Jersey Prop- paigns would work hand-in-hand.” erties: Save the Date: Tryouts for


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Westfield Office 185 Elm St • 908-654-7777 www.weichert.com A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 18, 2013 Page 17 Cougars Strike, Defeat Blue Devil Nine, 11-5 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 DeMartino was locked in a duel had to do,” Trotter said. Ravetier completed the final two with Cougar John Armstrong, who “We started hitting later on in the innings and allowed just one hit and a recently tossed a two-hitter in an open- game. We started making plays, and walk, while fanning one. ing-season victory over Memorial, we found a lot of holes. There were a DeMartino got into a jam in the N.Y., up until the fifth inning. In the lot of guys making contact with the second inning with runners on second first four innings, DeMartino yielded ball,” Williamson said. and third with one out but escaped by no more than two hits in any given Designated hitter Sam Sheerer con- fanning the next batter and getting the inning, while walking none and strik- tributed a double and a single and next to ground out. The Blue Devils ing out four. scored twice. Jake Forrestal hopped then scored first after Storcks, who “DeMartino, up until that fifth in- an RBI single and scored once. John singled and moved to second when ning when everything sort of fell in Oblachinski singled and Alex Plick Boyle took a curveball to the back, on him, pitched a wail of a ballgame. scored once. scored on a throwing error. If we made a few plays here-and- The 2-4 Blue Devils totaled nine In the bottom of the third, Feeney there, it may have been a little closer, hits, and Mike Androconis led the was on second and DiFrancesco was but they are an explosive team. They squad with three hits and a run scored on first and pulled off a double steal got good players. They love to swing in four at-bats. Matt Storcks moved up when Folinusz struck out. Williamson the bat,” Coach Brewster said. to the leadoff spot and delivered with stepped up and drilled his two-run Cougar seniors Sean Feeney, An- a two-run double and a single, while single to right. Williamson added his drew DiFrancesco, Chris Folinusz and scoring once in four at-bats. Eric third single in the decisive fifth inning. junior Tommy Trotter accounted for Demers slashed an RBI double and a “It was a hit-and-run. They stole, 10 hits, nine RBI and seven runs single, while scoring twice in four at- so I got two RBI on that play. I didn’t scored. Feeney yanked a two-run bats. Tyler Bowman singled and see too many off-speed pitches today. triple and scored twice. DiFrancesco scored, and Chris Arena added a single. He threw me two fastballs early and went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run With his off-speed pitches, he threw me another curveball, which scored. Folinusz drilled an RBI double Armstrong managed to prevent the I was fortunate to get a hit off of,” and scored once. In his last two at- Blue Devils from getting a breakout Williamson explained. bats, Trotter rapped a two-run double inning until the sixth when he gave “When you got a kid like that, who and added an RBI single, while scor- up three straight hits before being is the Player of the Year in Union David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ing once. Williamson went 3-for-3 relieved by Matt Ravetier. Armstrong County and an All-State player, he VERY PRODUCTIVE DAY AGAINST THE RAIDERS...Blue Devil senior attacker Nick Arnold, No. 10, flicked in five with two RBI and a run scored. hit a batter, yielded one walk and [Folinusz] doesn’t strike out very of- goals and added an assist in the “Senior Day” victory over the Raiders on April 15. “At first, I wasn’t waiting long fanned one. ten. That goes to show you what kind enough. Then third at-bat, I just sat “He pitched really well. He has of pitcher DeMartino can be. He can FLAHERTY NOTCHES 6 GOALS, ASST; ARNOLD 5 GOALS, ASST back and hit a nice shot. That one been pitching phenomenally. Hope- get some of these kids,” Coach inning, with two on, we just kept fully, he can do it again next time,” Brewster said. hitting and hitting. That’s what we Trotter said. Androconis led off the fourth with Blue Devils Smother Raider Laxmen, 16-1 a squibbling infield single and a bobbled ball. Demers slapped an RBI Prepared By DAVID B. CORBIN ior midfielder Dane Huber and sopho- 9:14 remaining in the half. Thirty double then when Bowman tapped a The Westfield Leader and The Times more defender Jackson Simcox each seconds later, Burgdorf assisted bunt back to the mound, Armstrong “Senior Day” turned out to be donated an assist. Flaherty on a goal then Arnold as- grabbed the ball and threw wide of highly in favor of the Westfield High Blue Devils senior goalies Garrett sisted Flaherty moments later. Smith third, allowing Demers to score. School boys lacrosse team as it poured Williamson and Chris Stavala made scored unassisted with 4:24 on the “Cranford booted the ball around a on the offense to smother the Scotch eight saves and two saves, respec- clock then Decker, on Webb’s assist, couple of times. That’s not a Cranford Plains-Fanwood Raiders, 16-1, at tively. Attacker Christian Gordon had made the score 13-0 at the half. team, but when we make contact, Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield on the Raiders’ only goal. The Blue Dev- Flaherty notched his sixth goal things happened. When we hit fly April 15. ils out-shot the Raiders, 31-11, won three minutes into the third quarter balls, they are easy outs,” Coach Although there has always been a the face-offs, 14-3, and scooped 40 then Aslanian scored unassisted to Brewster commented. rivalry between the Blue Devils and ground balls. Raider goalie Chris make the score, 15-0. Three minutes Trotter cracked his two-run double the Raiders, it was a contrast of two Duffy was credited with 10 saves. into the final quarter, Colwell scored. in the fourth to give the Cougars a 4- different programs. The 5-2 Blue Dev- Flaherty scored first unassisted at Gordon prevented the shutout with 3 lead then the merry-go-round of ils, an established program, featured a the 9:43 mark in the first quarter then 3:34 remaining. seven runs put them in the driver’s highly versatile offense, backed up by shuffled the ball into the net a minute seat. Colin Dursee relieved in the a mobile midfield and a very solid Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 0 0 0 1 1 later on an assist from Webb. Thirty Westfield 7 6 2 1 16 seventh and got all three Cougars out. defense. On the other hand, the 4-3 seconds later Aslanian set up Flaherty “DeFrancesco has killed us in the Raiders have been in a developmental for a sidearm score. Arnold got into past. The guy we still haven’t figured but improving stage in only their third the act next with an overhead slam on Cougar Laxmen Nip out is Williamson. He has been a year as a varsity program. an assist from Huber then Flaherty Montclair Kimberley nemesis to us for four years. Senior attacker Jack Flaherty set up Arnold on another score. With Williamson, Folinusz and notched six goals and added an as- Dan Murphy fired in four goals and 1:26 left in the quarter, Arnold made Tom Fitzgerald netted two goals and DeFrancesco. These are special play- sist, while senior attacker Nick Arnold a quick feed to Aslanian, who stuffed ers! It’s fun to play against good stuffed in five goals and added one the ball past Duffy. The seventh Blue two assist to lead the 4-2 Cranford players, because you hope our kids assist. Junior attacker Chris Aslanian High School boys lacrosse team to an Devil goal came with :06 on the clock 8-7 victory over 4-2 Montclair pick something up from them. They netted two goals and two assists, and when Aslanian set up Arnold for his never say anything. They just play the senior Matt Webb contributed two third goal. Kimberley in Cranford on April 13. game the way it’s supposed to, and assists. Senior midfielders Henry Luke Christiano added a goal and an Less than two minutes into the assist, and goalkeeper Ryan Shupp you love that as a coach,” Coach Smith and Jack Colwell each put in second quarter, Simcox cleared the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times made 13 saves. SLIDING IN FOR THE SCORE...Cougar Jake Forrestal, No. 4, slides safely Brewster said. one goal, and junior Patrick Decker ball, charged downfield and assisted home before Blue Devil catcher Mike Ionta can make the tag in the fifth inning. Westfield 001 202 0 5 fired in one goal. Senior defender/ Arnold on another goal. Arnold’s fifth Mont. Kimberley 1 1 1 4 7 The Cougars plated seven runs in the inning and won, 11-5. Cranford 002 270 x 11 co-captain Christian Burgdorf, jun- goal came on an alert rebound with Cranford 1 2 3 2 8 Advanced

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PUBLICATION Baldwin, Whitmer, WF Finish At ‘Y’ Short Course Nationals The Westfield Area “Y” (WY) Dev- fly (2.03.30). ilfish swim team sent 16 swimmers to The Devilfish recorded many per- Greensboro, NC, April 3-6 to com- sonal-best time in prelims and time pete at the YMCA Short Course Na- trials, including a 25th place and team- tional Swimming Championships. record time of 1.36.94 in the WY Devilfish standouts Caroline Baldwin Women’s Open 200-freestyle relay and Carly Whitmer continued to ex- by Whitmer, Ellie Reinhardt, Gwyn cel as they qualified for multiple indi- Devin and Baldwin, as well as a top vidual event finals and bested their performance by Matt Daniel, who own team records. finished his WY career with a 26th- With a WY record time of 23.03, place (second alternate) and personal- Baldwin took fourth in 50-free, the best time in 200-fly. highest finish at Y Nationals by any Fueled by the performances of Devilfish swimmer in team history. Baldwin and Whitmer, the WY David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times She placed fifth in 100-backstroke with Women’s team finished 18th and the COUGAR ATHLETES OF THE WEEK...Ashley McGuire, a junior on the CENTRAL JERSEY LEAGUE CHAMP–The Westfield Blue 6th grade boys A a WY record time of 55.06 and sixth combined team finished 29th overall. basketball team capped off a successful season by winning the CJBL Champion- varsity track and field team, helped the relay team to several top four finishes this place in 200-back, having set a new Other members included: Audrey past weekend at the Cougar Relays. Alex Ballas, a junior attacker on the varsity ship on March 24 at Perth Amboy High School with a 43-42 win over Monroe. The lacrosse team, had 10 goals and four assists this past week and a total of 18 points team standard in prelims at 1.59.30. Bangs, Aram Barmakian, Caroline team compiled a 31-9 record and finished first in the CJBL, second in the Garden this season. Baldwin also took 10th in 100-free, Basil, Erika Daniel, Aidan Donadio, State Basketball League and first in the Hoop Heaven Winter Basketball Tour- setting a Devilfish record time of 50.63. Nicandro Donadio, Stephen Husch, nament. Pictured, left to right, are: kneeling; Matt McIntyre, second row, Ron Whitmer reset both her WY Allie McBrearty, Luke McGrory, Max Melao, Julian Trott, Tommy McGuire, Marshall Roberson, Brian Hinkel, Matt Aquaduck Johnson Named records and achieved a personal-best Shin, Amy West, Head Age Group Crowley and Michael Kaveney; back row, Coach Brian Crowley and Assistant in 50-free prelims. She placed 11th Coach Jackie Whitty, and Head Coach Coach Rob Noonan. Missing from photo, Aidan Gilman, Matt Leone and East Coast Coach of Year in 100-fly (55.03) and 17th in 200- Brian Guidera. Assistant Coach Chris Gilman.) Westfield Area Y’s Head Coach of 2000 and was an Academic All- Registration Now Open the Aquaducks, Kate Johnson, was American from 2001-2003. She was recently awarded the 2013 East Coast team captain from 2001-2003, as well Zone Coach of the Year award at the as the team representative for the For WF PAL Flag Football Senior Zone Championship in Student Athlete Advisory Commit- Registration is now open for the The league is non contact and in- Binghamton, N.Y. tee. She was voted team MVP in upcoming PAL Flag football season. structional in nature. A pre-season Johnson has been Head Coach for 2003. Please go to mini camp is held on the first Satur- five years and a member of the Y After college, Kate came back to www.westfieldpalfootball.com or day morning followed by a draft coaching staff since 2003. She was a the Aquaducks both as a swimmer www.westfieldpalfootball.comto reg- process for the Division I and II former synchronized swimmer for and coach. She competed at Phase 3 ister. groups. Best attempts are made to the Aquaducks from 1991-1999. and 4 of the National Team II trials in League fee is $60 per player with a place players in the Division III (6- While on the Aquaducks, she earned 2004. Kate has a BS in Elementary family maximum of $120. Late fees 8 age group) with friends and class- many national placements, along with Education and Special Education. She of $20 are charged for registrations mates. Volunteers and coaches are her teammates, including 1997 US currently works as a Special Educa- received after August 15. The league urged to participate. All coaches must Open Trio second place, 1997 AG tion teacher, teaching children with is open to youth ages 6-14. All 6- undergo the required background Nationals Trio third place, 1998 AG autism. She is pursuing her Master’s year-olds turn 6 on or before Septem- checks. Nationals Duet third place, 1998 Sr. degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. ber 1. There are three separate groups; The league will start on Saturday, Zone Duet Champions, 1999 Sr. Zone Her background as a special educa- Division III for grades 1-3 (approxi- September 7, with a minicamp and Trio Champions. tion teacher has helped her recognize CYO BASKETBALL CHAMPS….The Holy Trinity Parish JV boys basketball mate age group 6-8), Division II for games will start on Saturday, Sep- She then went on to swim on schol- the individual learning styles of each team captured the Union County CYO Youth Basketball League Championship grades 4-6 (approximate age group tember 21. All games are played in arship for Canisius College where swimmer and apply the strategies on March 8 at SME in Linden in an all Westfield final defeating St. Helens Parish. 9-11), Division I for grades 7-9 (ap- The team finished with a 10-1 record. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Finn Tamaques park on Saturday morn- she helped her team earn two third- needed to help them grow as athletes. proximate age group 12-14). ings from September 21 until No- place and two fourth-place national Collins, Michael Kaveney, Charlie Riley, Devin Caherly, Michael Kane and Matt PUBLIC NOTICE Crowley; back row, Coach Frank McIntyre, David Sherwood, Alex Sherwood, All games are played at Tamaques vember 16. titles, while also coaching for the Park in Westfield on Saturday morn- Any questions please contact John BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Michael Fuccillo, Tommy Norris, Dayne Peterson, Matt McIntyre and Asst. Orchard Park Penguins. Kate was Coach Jim Peterson, (missing from photo, Asst.Coach Bill Sherwood). ings from September until mid No- Dugan, league coordinator at: named to the All-American team in NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF vember. Division III plays from 8:30 [email protected], or John ORDINANCE 13-09-S PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING until 10:15 a.m. Division I and II play Cronin, League Coordinator at: BOROUGH OF FANWOOD BOROUGH OF FANWOOD from 10:30 a.m. until noon. [email protected] BOROUGH OF FANWO0OD An ordinance was introduced by the NOTICE OF PENDING NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF 2013 Abandoned Property List pursuant Mayor and Council of the Borough of BOND ORDINANCE Fanwood on April 16, 2013. Copies of this ORDINANCE 13-06-R See it all on the web in color . . . to Ordinance # 09-07-R, section 137-12: ORDINANCE 13-08-S AND PUBLIC HEARING 1. 36 Glenwood Road, Block 71, Lot 12 ordinance can be obtained without cost in The bond ordinance, the summary terms www.goleader.com in Fanwood, New Jersey the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood Bor- An ordinance was introduced by the of which are included herein, was intro- Owner: The Estates of Alfred B. Sumner ough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Mayor and Council of the Borough of duced and passed upon first reading at a PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE and Amy H. Sumner Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours Fanwood on April 16, 2013. Copies of this meeting of the governing body of the Bor- Son of Deceased (not named on any of 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. ordinance can be obtained without cost in ough of Fanwood, in the County of Union, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS property records however a copy of the This ordinance establishes a CAP BANK the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood Bor- State of New Jersey, on April 16, 2013. It SCOTCH PLAINS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION letter dated 5-8-12 was sent): for Calendar Year 2013 as per N.J.S.A. ough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, will be further considered for final pas- PROPOSED 2013 BUDGET A. Welles Sumner, Executor of the Es- 40A:4-45.14. Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours sage, after public hearing thereon, at a tates of Alfred B. Sumner and Amy H. This ordinance is scheduled for public of 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. REVENUE meeting of the governing body to be held 2012 Carryover Funds $ 58,714.60 Sumner hearing and adoption on May 7, 2013, at This Ordinance amends Sections of 9 to at the Municipal Building, 75 North Martine Total Revenue $ 58,714.60 1660 Rahway Road 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North 20 of Chapter 242 of the Borough Code Avenue in the Borough of Fanwood, on Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. revising sewer usage charges in the Bor- May 7, 2013 at 7:30 o’clock PM. During the EXPENSES All previously sent property maintenance Eleanor McGovern ough. week prior to and up to and including the Operations letters have been returned. In addition, the Borough Clerk This ordinance is scheduled for public date of such meeting copies of the full Telephone & postage $ 500.00 Borough cut the grass and removed the 1 T - 4/18/13, The Times Fee: $20.40 hearing and adoption on May 7, 2013, at ordinance will be available at no cost and Insurance (liability) $ 1,500.00 weeds from the property therefore the 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North during regular business hours, at the Clerk’s 2013 Audit & tax return $ 3,000.00 Borough placed a lien against the prop- PUBLIC NOTICE Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. office for the members of the general pub- 2012 Audit & tax return $ 3,000.00 erty. 2nd notice of abandoned property Eleanor McGovern TOWN OF WESTFIELD lic who shall request the same. The sum- Website (improvement and maintenance $ 800.00 letter sent on 5-8-12. Hearing was held on Borough Clerk mary of the terms of such bond ordinance $ 8,800.00 July 17, 2012. Order sent to A. Welles Public Notice is hereby given that the 1 T - 4/18/13, The Times Fee: $20.91 follows: Inprovements Sumner on March 27, 2013 regarding ordinances as follows were passed and Title: Bond Ordinance Providing An Ap- Beautification maintenance and abandonment of the adopted by the Town Council of the Town PUBLIC NOTICE propriation Of $350,000 For Site Trash cans (24) $ 15,000.00 property. The property has not been occu- of Westfield at a meeting thereof held April Remediation And Other Related Costs At BOROUGH OF GARWOOD Holiday Decorations $ 8,000.00 pied for six (6) months or longer. The 9, 2013. Block 64, Lot 6.02, In And By The Borough ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL Planters $ 8,500.00 Property has been deemed abandoned in Claire J. Gray Of Fanwood, In The County Of Union, New Flowers & Plants $ 1,500.00 accordance with N.J.S.A. 55:19-81. The Town Clerk NOTICE OF INTENT TO TRANSFER Jersey And Authorizing The Issuance Of $ 33,000.00 Property is unfit for human habitation, oc- GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1997 $350,000 Bonds Or Notes Of The Borough TAKE NOTICE that application has been Promotions & Marketing cupancy or use. The Property is inimical to For Financing Part Of The Appropriation. made to Mayor and Council of the Borough Banners $ 2,000.00 the welfare of the residents of the Borough AN ORDINANCE GRANTING Purpose(s): For site remediation at Block of Garwood, 403 South Avenue, Garwood, Signage (parking, welcome, etc)$ 3,000.00 and constitutes a nuisance. RENEWAL OF MUNICIPAL 64, Lot 6.02 and litigation expenses re- Union County, New Jersey, to transfer to Crossword prizes $ 200.00 Eleanor McGovern CONSENT TO COMCAST TO lated to site contamination and acquisition Brian P. Cruikshank t/a The Station Bar & Grant writing $ 6,714.60 Borough Clerk CONSTRUCT, CONNECT, of garbage disposal containers. Grill, for premises located at 99 Center Publications $ 5,000.00 1 T - 4/18/13, The Times Fee: $31.11 OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A Street, Garwood, New Jersey, Plenary $ 16,914.60 CABLE TELEVISION AND Appropriation: $350,000 Retail Consumption License #: 2006-33- TOTAL EXPENSES $ 58,714.60 PUBLIC NOTICE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM Bonds/Notes Authorized: $350,000 001-005 heretofore issued to RAD IN THE TOWN OF Grants (if any) Appropriated: None TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Restaurtant Corp., t/a The Station Bar & CARRYOVER 2014 $ 0.00 WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY. Section 20 Costs: $75,000 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Grill, for premises located at 99 Center Useful Life: 37 years NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE SCOTH PLAINS TOWNSHIP COUNCIL GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1998 Street, Garwood, New Jersey. (IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT CH. 231, P.L. 1975) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the This Notice is published pursuant to The person(s) who will hold an interest in Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Town- ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. this license is/are: Brian P Cruikshank, PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Council of the Township of ship of Scotch Plains will hold a public A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A 40A:4-45.14) Eleanor McGovern, Clerk 1112 Lincoln Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Scotch Plains has scheduled a Public Hearing on the 2013 Scotch Plains Special hearing on MAY 2, 2013, AT 7:30 pm, 1 T - 4/18/13, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T - 4/18/13, The Times Fee: $38.76 Jersey 07076. Business Improvement District Budget as part of its Regular Conference Meeting for Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, First Objections, if any, should be made im- TUESDAY, May 7, 2013. Floor Council Chambers to hear the fol- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE mediately in writing to: The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. and be held in the Council Chambers Meeting lowing applications: Christina M. Ariemma, Municipal Clerk, Room of the Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New TOWN OF WESTFIELD and must be delivered to the above place Sajith Matthew, 2287 Stocker Lane, Borough of Garwood, 403 South Avenue, Jersey. Action will be taken on this item. BOARD OF EDUCATION on or before the hour named. The Board of Block 7401, Lot 7, R-2 Zone who proposes Garwood, New Jersey 07027. The Township of Scotch Plains does not discriminate against persons with disabilities. UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Education and the Architect assume no to construct a garage addition and an Name and Address of Applicant Those individuals requiring auxiliary aids and services must notify the ADA Coordinator responsibility for bids mailed or misdirected approximate 26 foot wide open porch with BID ADVERTISEMENT Brian P. Cruikshank of the Township of Scotch Plains at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the in delivery. columns contrary to the following sections 1112 Lincoln Avenue meeting. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-25, each of the Zoning Ordinance: Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 BOZENA LACINA, Westfield Public Schools will receive bids proposal shall be accompanied by a Propo- Section 23-3.4A, Para. C, Col. 8-Side 2 T - 4/11/13 Township Clerk for Ceiling and Lighting Replacement sition of Surety from a Surety Company Yard Setback. Required: 10 feet. Pro- & 4/18/13, The Leader Fee: $53.04 1 T - 4/18/13, The Times Fee: $81.60 at Westfield High School Main Office, stating it will provide each bidder with posed: 6 feet. 550 Dorian Road, Westfield, New Jersey separate Performance and Payment PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Section 23-4.2-Permitted Area Modi- 07090, together with all work incidental Bonds, each in the amount of 100% of the fications-Front Yards. thereto, in accordance with the require- contract sum. Also, Surety agrees to fur- In residential zones where the frontage ments of the drawings and specifications nish Bidder with a Maintenance Bond in 2013 MUNICIPAL BUDGET on the same side of the street within 500 prepared by Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie, required form. The Proposition of Surety feet is 50% or more developed, then the PC (FVHD) Architects-Planners, shall be executed by an approved surety required front yard for a new structure shall BOROUGH OF FANWOOD www.fvhdpc.com, FVHD Project #4419. company authorized to do business in the be modified to the average….; Average: Bids will be received for: SINGLE OVER- State of New Jersey and in accordance 47.5 feet. Proposed: 45 +/- feet. COUNTY OF UNION ALL CONTRACT (C009/C047) with P.L. 1995, c.384 (amending N.J.S.A. Michael and Karen DeBernardis, 5 SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED 2A:44-143 and 2A:44-144, effective Janu- Hidden Meadow Drive, Block 7502, Lot until 2:00 PM (Prevailing Time) on May ary 10, 1996) and with the three highest FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDED 12.02, R-2 Zone who propose to install a 14, 2013, by the Westfield Board of Edu- rating categories of rating companies na- six (6) foot fence in what is known as the cation, to the attention of Ms. Dana Sullivan, tionally recognized and listed as per Ap- DECEMBER 31, 2013 front yard of a corner lot contrary to the Business Administrator, Room 101, 302 pendix A (go to www.nj.gov/dobi/ following section of the Zoning Ordinance: Elm St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Bids will be surey.htm). Section 23-2.3o-Regulations Appli- publicly opened and read immediately If the bid exceeds $20,000.00 bidder Revenue and Appropriation Summaries cable to All Zones-Fences. Maximum thereafter. must be pre-qualified by the New Jersey SUMMARY OF REVENUES - CURRENT FUND ANTICIPATED Allowed: 4 feet in the front yard. Proposed: Bid Documents for the proposed Work Division of Property Management and 6 feet. are on file at the office of the Architect, Construction (DPMC), prior to the date that 2013 2012 FVHD, 1515 Lower Ferry Road, Trenton, bids are received. Any bid submitted un- 1. Surplus 215,000.00 215,000.00 Robert Mellusi, for a Waiver of Site New Jersey 08628, and may be inspected der the terms of New Jersey statutes not 2. Total Miscellaneous Revenues 2,468,034.31 2,364,678.65 Plan and Conditional Use application for by prospective bidders during regular busi- including a copy of a valid and active Pre- 3. Receipts from Delinquent Taxes 280,000.00 329,000.00 520 Martin Place, Block 00301, Lot 14, B- ness hours. Any bidder should contact the qualification/Classification Certificate will 2 Zone, who seeks approval to repair au- 4. Local Tax for Municipal Purposes 5,760,234.05 5,610,234.26 Architect’s Office at (609) 883-7101 to be rejected as being non-responsive to bid tomobiles at the site contrary to the follow- 5. Minimum Library Tax 366,538.37 379,825.00 confirm availability of documents. The Bid requirements. ing sections of the Zoning Ordinance: Total General Revenues $ 9,089,806.73 $ 8,898,737.91 Documents may be obtained from the Ar- All contractors and subcontractors must Section 23-5.2(e)1-Lot Area: Minimum chitect upon deposit of $100.00 (One provide a Business Registration Certifi- FINAL Required: 15,000 square feet plus lot width Hundred Dollars) for each set, made cate (BRC) per N.J.S.A. 52:32-44. The of 100 feet. Existing and Proposed: 30,000 SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS - CURRENT FUND 2013 BUDGET 2012 BUDGET payable to Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie. BRC must be on file prior to the bid open- square feet with 150 foot width. 1. Operating Expenses: Salaries & Wages 3,091,776.00 3,091,579.91 If bidder requests documents to be shipped, ing date. Section 23-5.2(e)2-Limitations. Not Other Expenses 3,803,404.73 3,575,747.43 they must provide their direct shipping Bidding shall be in conformance with the closer than 1,000 feet to a public or private 2. Deferred Charges & Other Appropriations 877,266.00 818,665.12 account number to the Architect and a applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. school, hospital, church, library or other SEPARATE NON-REFUNDABLE han- 18A:18A-1 et seq. the “Public School Con- 3. Capital Improvements 75,000.00 125,000.00 similar place of public assembly. The site dling fee of $25.00 per set payable in tracts Law.” 4. Debt Service 832,360.00 863,600.00 is within 1000 feet of the Jade Isle Restau- advance to Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie, All bidders shall comply with The New 6. Reserve for Uncollected Taxes 410,000.00 424,145.45 rant which could be considered a place of PC. Deposit will be refunded if the bidding Jersey Prevailing Wage Act N.J.S.A. 34:11- Total General Appropriations $ 9,089,806.73 $ 8,898,737.91 public assembly. documents are returned in whole, bound 56.25 et seq. (P.L. 1963, c.150). Section 23-5.2(e)3(a)-Yard Require- Total Number of Employees 82 82 and in good condition and returned within All bidders are required to comply with ments. Minimum Required: 25 feet for ten (10) days after the opening of bids, by all requirements of Affirmative Action Regu- front, side and rear of building. Existing BALANCE OF OUTSTANDING DEBT a Bidder submitting bona fide bid. All ques- lations, N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. (P.L. 1975, and Proposed: The front is 19.6 feet and BONDS NOTES tions must be sent ONLY via mail or c.127) N.J.A.C. 17:27 and P.L. 1975, C. the rear is 0.98 feet. facsimile at (609) 883-2694 with the job 127, N.J.A.C. 17:27 N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et Interest 973,531.00 98,038.40 Section 23-5.2(e)3(b)-Lot Coverage. number referenced. seq. Laws Against Discrimination. Principal 4,160,000.00 6,656,629.00 Maximum Allowed: 20 %. Existing and Bid Proposal shall be submitted in sepa- No bid may be withdrawn for a period of Outstanding Balance $ 5,133,531.00 $ 6,754,667.40 Proposed: Approximately 100 %. rate sealed envelopes for each contract: sixty (60) days after the date set for the Section 23-5.2(e)5(b)-Buffer. Minimum (1) addressed to the owner, (2) bearing the opening thereof. The right is reserved to Required: 10 feet. Proposed: None. Notice is hereby given that the budget and tax resolution was approved by the Borough Council of the name and address of the bidder written on reject any or all bids or to waive informality Borough of Fanwood, County of Union on April 16, 2013. All interested persons may be present the face of the envelope, and (3) clearly in the bidding if it is in the interest of the A hearing on the budget and tax resolution will be held at the Municipal Building on May 21, 2013 at 7:30 and be heard. The file pertaining to this marked “BID” with the contract title and/or School District to do so. o’clock ( PM ) at which time and place objections to the Budget and Tax Resolution for the year 2013 may application is in the Office of the Zoning bid number on the outside of the envelope BY ORDER OF THE WESTFIELD Board of Adjustment and available for pub- and must be accompanied by a Certified BOARD OF EDUCATION be presented by taxpayers or other interested persons. lic inspection during regular office hours. Check, Cashier’s Check or Bid Bond drawn Dana Sullivan, Copies of the budget are available in the office of Eleanor McGovern, Borough Clerk, at the Municipal Barbara Horev, Secretary to the order of the Owner for not less than Business Administrator Building, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, 07023, (908) 322-8236, during the hours of 8:00 Zoning Board of Adjustment ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, Board Secretary (A.M.) to 4:00 (P.M.). 1 T - 4/18/13, The Times Fee: $60.18 but in no case in excess of $20,000.00; 1 T - 4/18/13, The Leader Fee: $103.53 1 T - 4/18/13, The Times Fee: $133.11 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 18, 2013 Page 19 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT DONATIONS FOR TAG SALE Part-Time (3 days per week) for First Congregational Church small insurance adjusting office in CLASSIFIEDS seeks donations for its annual Springfield, NJ. Must be proficient Tag Sale fundraiser on May 4. in MS Word, Excel & Outlook. Items such as small furniture, Community Access Unlimited is opening new programs in Knowledge of MS Office 2007 a Union County. We want you to apply to assist people with “Helping tools, jewelry, toys, infant plus. Excellent communication and disabilities or at-risk teens to reach their goals! Others Reach equipment, housewares, books, organizational skills required. Abil- For Their clothing and small appliances/ ity to quickly learn proprietary da- OPEN HOUSE Stars” electronics in working order may tabase, multi-task, type min. of 45 April 23rd • 5:30 pm be dropped at the church from L’Affaire Fine Catering wpm & work efficiently with mini- 1099 Route 22 East, Mountainside, NJ 07092 9 am to 3 pm, Monday through mal supervision. Responsibilities Walk-ins are welcome! Friday, until May 1. To arrange a include transcribe/type reports, RSVP at 908-354-3040 ext 239 pick-up, call (908) 233-3678. COMMUNITY ACCESS Community Access Unlimited is opening new programs in Cranford, process incoming documents, UNLIMITED Fanwood, New Providence, Scotch Plains, Summit & Union. NO encyclopedias, magazines, phones, manage electronic files We are looking to fill Management and Full-Time Direct Care positions. Part-Time positions also available. large furniture or exercise SUMMER FUN RIDE…Beautiful 1964 Cadillac Convertible up for auction – and provide administrative sup- Management positions require supervisory experience in the field and BA/BS preferred. equipment. All proceeds benefit perfect for summer! port to staff. Kindly email resume All positions require a minimum of a HS Dip/GED, Driver's lic. & car. We offer a comprehensive benefits package the annual youth mission trip. to [email protected]. for FT employees including a non-contributory medical and dental plan option, Paid time off, matching percentage for 401k, Life insurance, etc. Fax your resume beforehand to: 908-354-0283 or email to [email protected] • EOE First Congregational Church MKT & COMMNICATIONS MGR 125 Elmer Street, Westfield Have Fun With Your Family: ESTATE SALE CHILDCARE NEEDED Assist with design & dev’t of new ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT mkt initiatives/campaigns. Req: 672 Boulevard, Westfield Nannies - Housekeepers Saturday, April 20, 9-3 BabyNurses Needed Very strong mac computer skills, All For A Good Cause MBA, or related, foreign equiv. OK excellent phone skills, upbeat & 1 yr. exp. in job offered or as mkt China, crystal, teacups & saucers, Live-in / -out, Full/Part-time WESTFIELD – When the term “car ing a blood drive at the show as well. depression glass, collectables, vin- Solid References Required. attitude, sense of style to work & PR assist. Mgr/planner. Exp./ part time with intention of being auction” comes to mind, it may be Though the auction helps raise expertise in trade shows, product tage purses, costume jewelry & more. CALL (732) 972-4090 impossible to associate that with the money for charities, that’s not what www.absolutebestcare.com full time for design firm. Fab placement & integration in movies growth potential for right person. phrase “family fun.” But at the necessarily draws the crowds to & visual merchandising req’d. NANNY HEALTHCARE CLASSES Call (908) 403-9347 Westfield Auction, that’s exactly what Westfield. It is, after all, a celebration Basic knowledge of watchmaking Need responsible adult with car to it is. Where else can you enjoy all of all things cars. Classic cars from req’d. Jobsite: Springfield, NJ. help after school M-Th 2:45 to CNA classes start CLEANING SERVICE things cars, but still be able to see and around the area come to the Westfield Send resumes to 6pm, must speak english, some mornings May 1st, By Maids professional cleaning experience great family-friendly at- Auction and Show for the sole pur- human.resources.us@ weekends and overnights if evenings April 24th. tractions like Tony the Dancing Cop, pose of making other people gasp in lvmhwatchjewelry.com service, home cleaning, office interested, call (908) 403-9347 CHHA, classes start cleaning, post construction or bounce houses, or a craft fair fea- amazement. Vehicles ranging from Principals only. evenings April 22nd. turing local artists? Where else can restored classics to custom, tricked- Work Auth. req’d if hired. HOME HEALTH AIDE cleaning. Reasonable rates, NCLEX RN/PN REVIEW flexible services, insured. you get autographs from baseball out muscle cars with a theme, even Certified Aide seeks position to weekends April 21st. greats, have good eats, or be part of a tribute cars, appear at the Armory for Kettely (908) 370-3508 Probitas Verus Honos care for sick or elderly. Live-in/out High Success Rates [email protected] fish-sandwich-eating contest? You’ll the event. It’s the perfect opportunity or hourly. Good References. be able to do it here at the Westfield to catch up with fellow car club mem- PUBLIC NOTICE Humane Concepts Healthcare Because you have better things (201) 407-1903 or (973) 763-1438 (908) 688-8184 or (908) 265-9803 to do with your time. Auction – and be able to help out two bers, or find a club to join. Bikers also TOWN OF WESTFIELD amazing family-centered charities. will find a reason to come, as there ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL Just because it’s a car event doesn’t will be an area dedicated for motor- TAKE NOTICE that an application has mean there isn’t anything for the rest cycles. Bikers can show off their cus- been make to the Municipal Clerk of the of the family – entertainment of all tom rides, and all vehicles can enter Town of Westfield, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, for a Per- types can be found here. Local DJ for a chance to win a “Best in Show” son-to-Person transfer to Saamro, LLC Hot Rod Mike will be spinning tunes trophy. trading as Westfield Wine & Liquors for the to get the crowd dancing, and there If anyone is looking to buy a car, premises located at 276 North Avenue, will be plenty of kid-friendly activi- the auction is only a few yards away. East, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 of Ple- nary Retail Distribution License # 2020- David Realty Group ties available while parents can pe- Inside the Armory will be cars of all 44-017-010 heretofore issued to Happy ruse the wares for sale from assorted types, ranging from antique vehicles Land Inc. trading as, Westfield Wine & vendors. John Rocker from the At- like a 1907 Orient Buckboard Run- Liquors for the premises located at 276 Residential Brokerage Firm lanta Braves will be making a guest about replica to classic cars like a North Avenue, East, Westfield, New Jer- sey 07090. appearance and autographing his new 1954 Chevy Corvette. Prospective The person(s) who hold an interest in book. Have a delicious hot dog with buyers are welcome to preview the this license are: a cold beverage and watch people vehicles for sale before the auction Shaileshkumar Patel, 1202 Park Place, stuff themselves in the fish-sandwich- starts at 11 a.m. If anyone is inter- Springfield, New Jersey 07081. 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Single Size: 10 Weeks $275 • Double Size: 10 Weeks $425 • email PDF Ad to [email protected] Page 20 Thursday, April 18, 2013 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Miller-Cory to Showcase ‘Art of Quilling’ Sunday WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory mission to the museum and its grounds House Museum, located at 614 Moun- will be $3 for adults and children ages tain Avenue in Westfield, will present 13 and older; $2 for children ages 3 to “The Art of Quilling and Craft for 12, and free for those under age 3. Children” this Sunday, April 21, from Upcoming Sunday programs will 2 to 4 p.m. include the museum’s annual “Sheep A paper filigree craft, quilling origi- to Shawl Festival,” which will be nated in Europe in the 15th century. held on April 28 from 1 to 4 p.m., Women of fashion renewed the art in rain or shine. This event will feature the 17th and 18th centuries, called sheep shearing as it was done in quilling because, at that time, the colonial days, as well as craft dem- shapes were formed around the quill onstrations and other activities. Other of a feather. Examples of fine programs will include “Mother’s quillwork may be seen in museums Day Floral Craft for Children” on across the country. May 5 and “Fashion Dolls of the DENTAL HEALTH…Tyler Mackey, Alex Lloyd and Emma Ciullo of Westfield’s Evelyn Kennelly will demonstrate Period” on May 19. ODYSSEY OF THE MIND…Pictured during a break in competition are the 20 McKinley Elementary School were among 2,000 fourth graders across Union how strips of paper of various colors The museum is available for Westfield elementary school students who participated in the Odyssey of the County who participated in the recent Union County Dental Poster Contest. The and textures are rolled into very fine school, scout or other group tours Mind New Jersey State Finals tournament on April 13, at Ewing High School. contest, sponsored by a group of Union County dentists, invited students to design coils and then applied to various items on weekdays during the morning Two of three Westfield teams advanced to the World Finals tournament set for posters depicting good dental health by illustrating a gold medal smile. Pictured, May 22 to 25 at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich. Pictured, from to make decorative pieces. Children or after school. Other programs left to right, front row, are: Vivian Jeckell, Catherine Orr, Madeleine Kay left to right, Tyler, Alex and Emma, with Principal Marc Biunno, were selected as will have an opportunity to try their include a showcase of 18th-cen- the first- and second-place winners at McKinley, and their entries were submitted Learner, Mira Mehta, Billy Maguire and Alex Kaplan. Pictured, from left to to compete at the county level. All winners from participating schools received a gift skill at a quilling craft. tury skills during which volunteers right, middle row, are: Aidan Kilbourn, Nathan Lam, Natalie Lee, Omay Edekar, certificate to Sports Authority and were honored at a dinner reception. Docents also will be available to demonstrate colonial-era crafts and John Ciano, Ian Gurland and Evan Sun. Pictured, from left to right, back row, conduct tours of the restored, colo- discuss 18th-century life in New are: Noah Dengler, Kurt Hu, Aidan Orr, Julia Tompkins, Eric Palia, Rachel nial-era farmhouse. In the museum’s Jersey for interested groups, in- Saxon and Raaka Mukhopadhyay. Frazee Building, members of the cluding on-site at local schools. JCC Invites Teens to Join Cooking Committee will prepare For more information, call (908) dishes over the open-hearth fire using 232-1776 or e-mail WF Students Crowned authentic colonial methods and sea- [email protected]. Annual A.L.I.V.E. Event sonal ingredients. The gift shop, con- Details on all programs also are ‘Odyssey’ State Champions SCOTCH PLAINS – The Jewish community service hours. This pro- taining a variety of early American posted on the museum’s Facebook toys, crafts, books and educational page. The museum’s website is WESTFIELD - Twenty Westfield tries. It promises to be an enlight- Community Center (JCC) of Central gram runs in conjunction with J- elementary school students com- New Jersey will host the Fifth Annual Serve’s National Day of Jewish Youth materials, will be open as well. Ad- millercoryhouse.org. ening experience for the students prised three teams competing in that will give them the opportunity Come A.L.I.V.E. in the Community Service and is sponsored by the JCC Division I (Grades 3-5) of the Od- event, a day of community service of Central New Jersey, J-Serve and to learn about different cultures yssey of the Mind New Jersey State and form friendships within the for teens, on Sunday, April 28, from BBYO. African Heritage Graduation Finals tournament, held April 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All teens in grades Advance registration is recom- international community. at Ewing High School. Two teams The Westfield teams will spend 8 through 12 will have the opportu- mended. Interested youth can regis- took first place honors to earn en- nity to volunteer in their community ter in advance by contacting Lindsay Ceremony at Kean University the next five weeks honing their try to the creative problem solving presentations, sharpening their in a variety of ways. Napchen, Teen Services director, at competition’s World Finals at A.L.I.V.E. stands for Alliance, Lead- [email protected] or (908) 889- UNION – Kean University’s 27th Concerned Black Personnel of Kean, skills and fundraising for the trip annual African Heritage Graduation the African Heritage Graduation is Michigan State University in East to the World Finals. A showcase of ership, Involvement, Volunteerism, 8800, extension no. 203. Lansing, Michigan. Energy and was formed when teens The JCC of Central New Jersey is will be held on Saturday, May 11, designed to honor the achievements their Odyssey of the Mind presen- from 4 to 7 p.m. in Wilkins Theatre, of the University’s graduating seniors Ranging from third grade to fifth tations is being planned, as are from the JCC of Central New Jersey located at 1391 Martine Avenue, grade, all of the elementary school and the I Have a Dream program at Scotch Plains. It is a constituent located at 1000 Morris Avenue in of African descent. other fundraising efforts. Anyone Union. The keynote speaker will be A community activist for 25 years, students are part of the Westfield interested in contributing or spon- Plainfield High School worked to- agency of the Jewish Federation of Public Schools Gifted and Talented gether and participated in programs Greater MetroWest NJ, United Way New York City Council Member, Mr. Barron has extensive experience soring the teams can contact Jill Charles Barron. Sponsored by the on the local and national levels. Most program based at Edison Interme- Jeckell at that taught them to be responsible, of Greater Union County and the diate School. To advance to the involved and active adolescents in their Westfield United Fund. Financial as- recently, in 2001, he was elected to [email protected] for Library to Screen the New York City Council. He serves State Finals, each of the three more information. respective communities. sistance is available for membership Westfield teams earned honors at Participants are eligible for four and various programs. as chair of the Higher Education For more about New Jersey Od- Butterflies Film Committee and is a member of the the Liberty Regional Odyssey of yssey of the Mind, including full SCOTCH PLAINS – The Big Read committees on land use, consumer the Mind tournament in March. descriptions of this year’s prob- will continue on Monday, April 22, at affairs, women’s issues, landmarks, Each Odyssey team takes on a lems and State Final results, visit JCC Family Fun Fest Set 7 p.m. at the Scotch Plains Public public siting and maritime uses. In “Long Term” problem in one of www.njootm.org. Library with a screening of the film this role, he has sponsored and co- five categories – mechanical/ve- Westfield Odyssey Of The Mind In the Time of the Butterflies (PG- sponsored significant pieces of legis- hicle, technical performance, clas- New Jersey State Final Teams: Sunday In Scotch Plains 13), an adaptation of Julia Alvarez’s lation that have impacted the quality sics, structure or performance – “The Email Must Go Through,” SCOTCH PLAINS – All families is particularly geared toward chil- book. Salma Hayek and Edward of life of all New Yorkers. and presents their solution before First Place, Division I - Omay are invited to the 2013 Family Fun dren ages 9 and under. James Olmos star in the 2001 film. In the winter and spring of 2003, Mr. a panel of judges. In the “Sponta- Edekar (5th Grade), Madeleine Fest this Sunday, April 21, from 3 to Corporate sponsors of the event in- The library is located at 1927 Bartle Barron delivered $280,000 to senior neous” portion of the competition, Learner (4th Grade), Natalie Lee 7 p.m. at the Jewish Community clude Summit Medical Group, Digiplex Avenue. citizen programs in his district. He also teams need to use their quick think- (4th Grade), Mira Mehta (4th Center (JCC) of Central New Jersey. Destinations, Coldwell Banker, Pow- In 2002, this film won the ALMA played an integral role in getting the ing skills to provide on-the-spot Grade), Eric Palia (4th Grade), Family Fun Fest is an outdoor erhouse Studios and Entertainment, award for Outstanding Made-for- Meals on Wheels program restored to solutions to brain teasers that test Julia Tompkins (5th Grade); Par- family event featuring a Game Truck, Investors Bank and Surgent’s Elite, Television Movie or Miniseries, and the city budget. Mr. Barron, in collabo- verbal skills, mechanical skills or ent Coaches - Chhaya Edekar, food, music, arts and crafts, carnival among others. Proceeds from the 2013 Ms. Hayek won the ALMA award for ration with the New York City Housing both. Students work under the guid- Simon Lee and Amisha Mehta. games, a petting zoo, face painting, Family Fun Fest event will benefit com- Outstanding Actor/Actress in a Made- Authority, secured $12.5 million for an ance of parent coaches for months “It’s How You Look at It”, First inflatables, tie-dye, gaga and many munity families in need. for-Television Movie or Miniseries. East New York Recreation Center. In to prepare the Long Term presen- Place, Division I - Vivian Jeckell other activities. There also will be a Tickets are $36 per member family The previously scheduled lecture by addition, he fought to obtain $1.2 mil- tations, devising working models, (3rd grade), Aidan Kilbourn (5th special toddler play area. This event (up to five members), $45 per com- Andrea Karanik, “Butterflies in Art,” lion for the renovation of Linden/ building sets and creating costumes grade), Noah Dengler (5th grade), munity participant family (up to five has been postponed. George Gershwin Park in his district. within a small budget, as well as Kurt Hu (5th Grade), Nathan Lam PUBLIC NOTICE members) and $10 for each additional The Big Read is an initiative of the As chair of the Higher Education Com- writing scripts and rehearsing pre- (5th Grade), Aidan Orr (5th grade), BOROUGH OF FANWOOD person. Tickets may be purchased in National Endowment for the Arts, mittee, Barron spearheaded the resto- sentations. Along the way they Catherine Orr (3rd grade); Parent designed to restore reading to the learn about teamwork, respect, NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF advance at jccnj.org or at the door. ration of over $10 million for students Coaches: Carmen Mak and Jill ORDINANCE 13-07-R All are welcome. Admission will center of American culture. Scotch at City University of New York col- sportsmanship, perseverance and Jeckell AND PUBLIC HEARING include all activities. Food will be Plains is one of 78 communities na- leges. Additionally, he was successful hard work. “ARTchitecture,” Fifth Place, Di- An ordinance was introduced by the available at additional cost. For tionwide participating in the current in maintaining the Peter Vallone Schol- Competing against teams from vision I- John Ciano (4th Grade), Mayor and Council of the Borough of more information about this event, Big Read. arship awards for CUNY students. throughout the Garden State, Ian Gurland (5th Grade), Alex Fanwood on April 16, 2013. Copies of this contact Jodi Hotra, program direc- The Big Read partners welcome Admission is free, but tax-deduct- Westfield “The Email Must Go Kaplan (4th Grade), Billy Maguire ordinance can be obtained without cost in all participants to the many free events Through” and “It’s How You Look the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood Bor- tor, at [email protected] or (908) ible donations are accepted to help (3rd Grade), Raaka ough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, 889-8800, extension no. 235. This planned through mid-June. For more continue the tradition of the African at It” teams earned first place hon- Mukhopadhyay (5th Grade), Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours event will be held rain or shine. information, visit the Scotch Plains Heritage Graduation. To R.S.V.P. or ors in their categories at the State Rachel Saxon (5th Grade), Evan of 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. The JCC of Central New Jersey is Public Library website, scotlib.org, obtain additional information, please Finals, while the “ARTchitecture” Sun (4th Grade); Parent Coaches: This ordinance amends Sections 123, and the library’s Big Read blog, team placed fifth. 138 and 174 of Chapter 184 of the Code of located at 1391 Martine Avenue, contact Lisia Aikens at (908) 737- Greer Gurland and Patrali the Borough of Fanwood concerning the Scotch Plains. It is a constituent bigreadsppl.tumblr.com/. 3915 or email [email protected]. Teams finishing in first and sec- Chatterjee. regulation of telecommunication towers agency of the Jewish Federation of ond place advance to the 34th Od- especially in the LI Zone. Greater MetroWest NJ, United Way yssey of the Mind World Finals Kids’ Shabbat Set This ordinance is scheduled for public competition set for May 22-25 in hearing and adoption on May 7, 2013, at of Greater Union County and the Lance: Obama’s Budget 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North Westfield United Fund. Financial as- East Lansing, Mich., where they For Tomorrow Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. sistance is available for membership will represent New Jersey and com- SPRINGFIELD – Temple Beth Eleanor McGovern and various programs. Fails to Address Nat’l Debt pete against teams from across the Ahm Yisrael, located at 60 Temple Borough Clerk nation and approximately 25 coun- 1 T - 4/18/13, The Times Fee: $21.93 Drive, Springfield, will hold a Kids’ PUBLIC NOTICE WASHINGTON – Rep. Leonard which would change the formula for Kabbalat Shabbat Service at 6:30 PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Lance (R-7th) last week issued the calculating Social Security’s annual p.m. tomorrow, Friday, April 19. following statement regarding the Probitas Verus Honos TOWN OF WESTFIELD PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN cost-of-living increase. This will be a musical and active PLANNING BOARD that the following Ordinance was passed release of President Barack Obama’s Rep. Lance noted that there is bi- service for families with preschool- on first reading by the Township Council of Fiscal Year 2014 federal budget pro- Notice is hereby given that the Westfield partisan support for preserving ben- PUBLIC NOTICE the Township of Scotch Plains, County of age children. For more informa- Planning Board, at its meeting on April 10, posal to Congress. efits for existing seniors and ensuring Union, New Jersey on the 2nd of APRIL UNION COUNTY BOARD tion, call (973) 376-0539, exten- 2013, adopted the following resolution for “Two months late, President 2013, and that said Ordinance will be con- that these entitlement programs re- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS sion no. 11. the application decided at the March 4, sidered for final adoption at a meeting of Obama’s 2014 budget was hardly main strong for generations to come. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 2013 meeting. the said Township Council to be held in the worth the wait,” Rep. Lance said. “Like “I am encouraged that the Date Adopted: 4/11/13 PUBLIC NOTICE PB 12-25 Elm Street, LLC, 118 Elm Council Chambers, 430 Park Avenue, on the Presidential budgets of the past, President’s budget includes impor- Public Notice is hereby given that the Street, Block 2405, Lot 26 sought ap- the 21st day of MAY 2013 at 7:30 p.m., at the Obama Administration’s blueprint Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- UNION COUNTY BOARD proval to expand the southwest corner of which time and place a public hearing will tant reforms to save and preserve ers has awarded a contract without com- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS the structure, remove the greenhouse en- be held prior to final passage of said Ordi- once again calls for higher taxes to Medicare and Social Security. By petitive bidding as an Professional service NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD trance and move the entrance to the prop- nance and all interested persons will be fuel more Washington spending while offering to reform entitlement spend- pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This Date Adopted: 4/11/13 erty line. Applicant sought variance relief given an opportunity to be heard concern- doing little to rein in our national debt ing — a key driver of U.S. govern- contract and the resolution authorizing it is Public Notice is hereby given that the from Section 17.02c7 of the Land Use ing the same. Copies of said Ordinance and bring our budget into balance.” available for public inspection in the Office Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Ordinance to allow no parking spaces can be obtained from the Township Clerk’s ment deficits and the debt — I am of the Clerk of the Board. ers has awarded a contract without com- The Seventh District lawmaker hopeful that President Obama and petitive bidding as an Professional service where 70 parking spaces are required by Office at any time prior to final adoption at RESOLUTION NO: 2013-291 pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This use. no cost to any member of the general praised President Obama’s decision leaders in the House and Senate can amending (Resolution No. 2011-614) contract and the resolution authorizing it is public who requests same. to include in his budget proposal move toward a bipartisan budget AWARDED TO: Neglia Associates, Plans and applications are on file in the available for public inspection in the Office Lynhurst, New Jersey office of the Town Engineer, 959 North ORDINANCE NO. 2013-3 important entitlement reforms, in- agreement our nation so desperately of the Clerk of the Board. Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and SERVICES: to obtain a Waterfront De- AN ORDINANCE TO EXCEED cluding the so-called “chained CPI,” needs,” Rep. Lance concluded. may be seen Monday through Friday from velopment Permit in association with The RESOLUTION NO: 2013-302 THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mattano Park Artificial Turf project amending (Resolution No. 2013-204) APPROPRIATION LIMITS PUBLIC NOTICE Kris McAloon PUBLIC NOTICE COSTS: in the amount of $17,780.00 for AWARDED TO: Pennoni, Association AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP Planning Board Secretary UNION COUNTY BOARD a total contract amount not to exceed of Edison, New Jersey BANK. UNION COUNTY BOARD 1 T - 4/18/13, The Leader Fee: $22.95 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS $94,982.00 SERVICES: for “On-Call” Engineering OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS BOZENA LACINA, RMC NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD James E. Pellettiere, Clerk Services for the Year 2013 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD PUBLIC NOTICE Municipal Clerk Date Adopted: 4/11/13 of the Board Chosen Freeholders COSTS: an additional $10,000.00, for a Date Adopted: 4/11/13 1 T - 4/18/13, The Times Fee: $26.52 Public Notice is hereby given that the 1 T - 4/18/13, The Leader Fee: $22.44 new contract amount not to exceed UNION COUNTY BOARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the $35,000.00 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- PUBLIC NOTICE James E. Pellettiere, Clerk NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD petitive bidding as an extraordinary ers has awarded a contract without com- of the Board Chosen Freeholders Date Adopted: 4/11/13 UNION COUNTY BOARD unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. petitive bidding as an Professional service UNION COUNTY BOARD 1 T - 4/18/13, The Leader Fee: $21.42 Public Notice is hereby given that the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD resolution authorizing it is available for contract and the resolution authorizing it is NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD PUBLIC NOTICE ers has awarded a contract without com- Date Adopted: 4/11/13 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk available for public inspection in the Office Date Adopted: 4/11/13 petitive bidding as an extraordinary Public Notice is hereby given that the of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. Public Notice is hereby given that the UNION COUNTY BOARD unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS RESOLUTION NO: 2013-286 amend- 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the ers has awarded a contract without com- RESOLUTION NO: 2013-287 ers has awarded a contract without com- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ing (Resolution No. 2012-349) resolution authorizing it is available for petitive bidding as an extraordinary AWARDED TO: Various Agencies petitive bidding as an extraordinary Date Adopted: 4/11/13 AWARDED TO: Various Agencies public inspection in the Office of the Clerk unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Central Jersey Legal unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Public Notice is hereby given that the Central Jersey Legal of the Board. 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the Services $26,450.00 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Services $65,882.25 resolution authorizing it is available for Hyacinth $16,245.00 resolution authorizing it is available for ers has awarded a contract without com- RESOLUTION NO: 2013-289 Hyacinth $38,700.00 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk The Lennard Clinic $91,780.00 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk petitive bidding as an Professional service AWARDED TO: Various Agencies The Lennard Clinic $297,796 of the Board. Neighborhood Health of the Board. pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This Jewish Family Services $135,000.00 Neighborhood Health Services Corp. $121,906.00 contract and the resolution authorizing it is JFK/Meridian Home RESOLUTION NO: 2013-288 Services Corp. $320,375.71 RESOLUTION NO: 2013-284 P.R.O.C.E.E.D Inc $90,285.00 available for public inspection in the Office Care Services LLC $40,000.00 AWARDED TO: Various Agencies PROCEED Inc. $279,213.73 AWARDED TO: Various Agencies Trinitas Hospital Behavioral of the Clerk of the Board. SAGE Eldercare $50,000.00 Catholic Charities of the Health Dep. $26,500.00 Trinitas Hospital Behavioral Bridgeway Rehabilitation Center for Hope Hospice$180,000.00 Archdiocese of Newark $23,500.00 Trinitas Hospital Early Health Department $60,750.00 Services $11,364.00 RESOLUTION NO: 2013-296 Visiting Nurse & Homefirst Interfaith Intervention Program $300,489.00 Trinitas Hospital Early CURA, Inc $11,363.00 AWARDED TO: The Louis Berger Health Services $103,000.00 Council $14,684.00 UMDNJ Dental School, Special Intervention Program $811,097.00 New Hope $22,726.00 Group, Morristown, New Jersey SERVICES: for the purpose to provide a Meals on Wheels Inc. $11,880.00 Services Clinic $38,125.00 UMDNJ Dental School, PROCEED, Inc $22,726.00 SERVICES: for the purpose of providing variety of social services to county resi- SERVICES: to provide support services SERVICES: to provide primary medical Special Services Clinic $91,000.00 Turning Point $22,726.00 construction administration and inspec- dents for the people with HIV/AIDS and legal services for the people with HIV/ SERVICES: for people with HIV/AIDS SERVICES: Alcohol/Drug Abuse Grant tion services for the intersection improve- PERIOD: January 1, 2013- December PERIOD: March 1, 2013- February 28, AIDS PERIOD: March 1, 2012-February 28, PERIOD: May 1, 2013- December 31, ment to Vauxhall & Valley Street Project 31, 2013 2014 PERIOD: March 1, 2013- February 28, 2013 2013 located in Union, New Jersey COSTS: in the total amount of COSTS: in the total amount of 2014 COSTS: in the amount of $15,829.69 for COSTS: in the total amount not to ex- COSTS: in an amount not to exceed $508,000.00 $50,064.00 COSTS: in the total amount of $711,870 a revised total allocation $1,964,814.69 ceed $90,905.00 $45,000.00 James E. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 18, 2013 Page 21 Faith Player to Present Rahway’s ‘Artists’ Flea’ Down the Rabbit Hole To be Held April 20 SCOTCH PLAINS — After a After two nights of auditions in RAHWAY — Rahway Arts Dis- and glass beaded necklaces, hand- seven-year hiatus Faith Players January Clemens found the perfect trict, Inc. presents ARTISTS’ FLEA, made soy candles and soaps, vintage come back with a bang! Or a cast of seasoned and first time ac- a curated market of handmade and posters, and delicious baked goods. fall…Down a Rabbit Hole that is. tors. Chris North, who plays the one-of-a-kind items, on Saturday, Most of the vendors are local art- Faith Players will present the origi- Mad Hatter, just closed a produc- April 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The mar- ists and small business owners from nal play Down the Rabbit Hole. tion of Twist of Faith at Playhouse ket offers an exciting array of goods the New Jersey/New York area. This play is based on the famous 22. The White Rabbit, played by for sale, including original fine art, “Grassroots has always been the way Lewis Carroll classic “Alice in James Ford has performed with Tori crafts by local artisans and designers, to go,” stated Angela Pryor of Usable Wonderland,” and was written by Clemens in various productions and jewelry, clothing and accessories, vin- Art, a creative entrepreneur with a Tori Clemens with original musical is currently Seymour in Mount St. tage, antique, and upcycled/recycled Rahway-based studio. “Rahway’s soundtrack by Scotch Plains resi- Mary’s Little Shop of Horrors. The products, and gourmet foods. Ad- Artists’ Flea provides local talent with dent Neal Acito. Cheshire Cat is played by Caitlyn mission is free. a way to build a creative alliance Tori Clemens founded the Faith Chattin, who is a professional dance Artists’ Flea will be held inside the while showcasing to the community.’ Players in 2005 and for the past few instructor, and Alice is played by Rahway YMCA gym, 1564 Irving Soup or Dogs food truck will be years the theatre group has been on newcomer to the stage Jen Kurceski. Street, four blocks from the Rahway stationed outside of Artists’ Flea, fea- hiatus. Ms. Clemens decided it was “This cast is one of the most diverse train station. Free shopper parking is turing specialty soups and hot dogs. time to brush off the cobwebs and I have ever performed with. I know available in the YMCA parking lot Inside the market, Kim’s InTheMix start again with the original adapta- the audience will be in for a great adjacent to the building. soul food café will be selling spe- tion. “I have read multiple scripts experience,” stated James. “Artists’ Flea is curated to ensure a cialty cakes by the slice and hot cof- and adaptations of ‘Alice.’ Many Performances will be hold Fri- variety of high quality products and fee. There are also nineteen restau- were missing key characters or too day, April 26, at 7:30 p.m. and Sat- to keep the market experience fresh,” rants and eateries serving lunch within childish. I started writing this over urday, April 27, at 2 and 7:30 p.m. said Rahway Arts District Incorpo- easy walking distance of the market. a year ago and am so happy to be Performance will be will be held at rated Executive Director Rachael All visitors over eighteen years of producing it with the first theatre the First United Methodist Church Faillace. “This means that every Art- age will have the chance to enter a group I created,” she said. “I am in Scotch Plains located at 1171 ists’ Flea event is unique and features raffle to win the door prize, a special working with an extremely talented Terrill Road. Tickets are $8 and a distinct set of participating artists item selected from one of the partici- cast and a wonderful composer and will be sold at the door. For more and craftspeople.” pating merchants. friend Neal Acito, who paired my information or to reserve tickets, Artists’ Flea will feature a wide Rahway Arts District plans to make script with his music seamlessly!” email [email protected]. variety of rare finds from up to 24 Artists’ Flea a regular marketplace vendors from New Jersey, New York, where creative individuals can show and Pennsylvania. An example of the and sell their wares to buyers who WCP Concludes Season With kinds of unique items buyers can appreciate handcrafted, unique and expect to see include, typewriter key specialty items. For more informa- cufflinks, hand glazed earrings, origi- tion, visit ArtsRahway.com, email Olympus on My Mind nal paper cut designs, screen printed [email protected], or call the Photo courtesy of Downtown Westfield Corporation stationery and cards, vintage cloth- Rahway Arts District office at (732) WESTFIELD –Westfield Com- tures: D.C. Scala, of Roselle, An- GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT...Ladies enjoy the festivities at Girls’ Night Out in the fall ing and accessories, crocheted wire 540-1075. munity Players will concludes its thony Competello, of Edison, 2012. This year the event is slated for tonight, Thursday, April 18. 2012-2013 season with the musical Jerome John, of Somerset, Drew comedy Olympus on My Mind. The Cyburt, of Hillsborough, Mark Piltz show opens Saturday, May 4, and and Jenna Zielinski, of South Westfield Businesses Prepare runs weekends through Saturday, Plainfield, Alissa Valiante, of Lin- May 18. The theater is located at den, with Corinne Chandler and 1000 North Avenue West, Westfield. A.J. Meeker, both from For ‘Girls’ Night Out’ Olympus on My Mind is a musi- Woodbridge. Over 90 businesses participating! nesses include: Acquaviva, Ahrre’s cal comedy spoof about the mythi- Continuing the opening night tra- WESTFIELD – The Downtown Coffee Roastery, Alan’s Orchard, cal god Jupiter and relates the story dition, audience members are in- Westfield Corporation (DWC) will Anais Boutique, Ann Taylor, An- of his transformation from a “wild vited to a reception with the cast sponsor Girls Night Out in thology, AT&T, Banana Republic, and crazy god” into a deity of love and crew immediately following the Westfield, on Thursday, April 18, Bath Junkie, Bittersweet Designs, and compassion. Book/Lyrics by final curtain. from 5 to 9 p.m. This event will be bluemercury, Bovella’s Pastry Barry Harmon, Music by Grant Tickets are $25 and $15 for stu- held rain or shine. Shoppe, The Brick Oven, Bridget’s Sturiale and based on the play dents on Sunday, May 5, matinee Among the special events, The Irish Cottages, Brunner Opticians, Amphitryon by Heinrich Van Kleist. only. Tickets can be reserved by call- Farmhouse Store will be having a Castle Bootery, Chez Catherine, The show is directed by Drude ing the 24-hour tape (908) 232-1221. book signing with five of the con- Chico’s, The Children’s Place, The Sparre Roessler, of Westfield with Funding is made possible by the tributing authors of the humor book Chocolate Bar, Cold Stone Cream- Musical Director Khy Garner of New Jersey State Council on the “I Just Want to Pee Alone.” In the ery, Coldwater Creek, Cool Vines, Woodbridge and Choreographer Arts, Department of State, a partner book, 37 mom bloggers share why Cosimo’s, Designer Fragrances and Maury Herman of So. Plainfield. agency of the National Endowment motherhood is the toughest and fun- Cosmetic Co., Digiplex Rialto The- The Producer, Kay McCrae and of the Arts, through a grant admin- niest job on the planet. ater, Eileen Fisher, Ella Allure, Fa- Stage Manager, Barbara Ruban both istered by the Union County Office Stop into the Digiplex Rialto The- cial Reality Salon and Spa, The are from Springfield. The cast fea- of Cultural and Heritage Affairs. ater for a chance to win movie tick- Farmhouse Store, Francesca’s, ets. Enjoy complimentary massages Gabi’s Sushi and Noodles, Galeria BACK IN TIME…At a general meeting of The Woman’s Club of Westfield held at Keller Williams. Sample Santa West Art and Framing, Gap, Gap recently at the Masonic Lodge in Westfield, Mary Ryzuk from the Traveling POPCORN Armosa wines at Cool Vines and Kids, Get in Shape for Women, Stage Company portrayed Mary Todd Lincoln, pictured. Mrs. Lincoln was the hors d’oeuvres at Robert Treat Deli- Glamorous Girlz, Harmony Medi- wife of President Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. Mary catessen. Try a free sample of hand- tation, I to Eye, Isabella’s Ameri- was born to an upper class, affluent family who was well educated and ambitious. Evil Dead made Griggstown Farm Chicken Pot can Bistro, J. Winthrop and Co., She was politically inclined and when introduced to Abraham Lincoln, although Pie at Alan’s Orchard. Jeffrey’s of Westfield, Jos. A. Bank he was of humble means, Mary saw his future greatness in the political world. Bring Popcorn, a Soda and a Tourniquet Enjoy free ice cream at Cold Clothier, Jude Connally, Just Bead Their life together was filled with great happiness and terrible sorrows, however Mary supported her husband unconditionally during one of the most stormy 2 and ½ popcorns Stone and Nathan’s Famous Hot Yourself, Juxtapose, Keller Will- Dog, free yogurt at Let’s Yo! Yo- iams, Kennedy’s All American Bar- times in our history, which included the Civil War. One Popcorn, Poor — Two Popcorns, Fair — Three Popcorns, Good — Four Popcorns, Excellent gurt, and buy one get one free at ber Club, Kidville, Koi Boutique, Swirl Whirl. Learning Express Toys, Let’s Yo! Hedgehog and Feather To By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER part, are about as interested in this Most of the retailers will be of- Yogurt, Limani Seafood Grill, The Film Critic genre as they are concerned with fering discounts off purchases that Liquor Basket, Lord and Taylor, I grew anxious as Evil Dead, direc- what the Kardashians are doing, and evening plus refreshments. For ex- Lucky Brand Jeans, Madeline, Mar- Perform The Secret Garden tor Fede Alvarez’s remake/reboot/ yet are still curious to know if it’s ample, I to Eye is having a Ray-Ban tin Richard Salon, Melinda Lane, continuation of Sam Raimi’s horror worthwhile beyond the fright quo- trunk show with 20 percent off your Mojave Grille, Nathan’s Famous WESTFIELD — Hedgehog and (Westfield), Lisa Black (Westfield), franchise, neared its invasion of the tient. That is, do we have another purchase, Sole Shoes will offer 20 Hotdog, Nirvana, NJ Workshop for Feather Theatre Company an- Eve Crandall (Westfield), Jean Bijou. In the parlance of my film- Rosemary’s Baby (1968) or The Ex- percent off plus refreshments. the Arts, Open Door Therapy, Pa- nounced it will produce a musical Donohue (Westfield), Krista going childhood, just as when either orcist (1973)? The answer is no. Many restaurants are offering pyrus of Westfield, Patricia and version of the children’s literary Donough (Livingston), Kaitlyn Them (1954) or Creature from the Also, just so that they may appear specials to the ladies that night as Paul, Potissi Jewelry, Randal’s classic, “The Secret Garden.” Per- Franck (Basking Ridge), Ty Jacobs Black Lagoon (1954) loomed as the worldly and conversant in these things well. Jeffrey’s is offering $5 cos- Shoes, Riolina, Robert Treat Deli- formances will be Friday, May 10, (Millburn), Andrew Kapadia Saturday matinee, I was “a-scared,” whether at the club or the D.A.R. mos and springtime martinis with catessen, Rockn’ Joe Coffeehouse at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, May 11, (Westfield), JD Kelly (Westfield), and not merely afraid. meeting, it behooves to relate the half price select appetizers. + Bistro, Roman Boutique and Tai- at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The produc- Max Kleiman-Lynch (Westfield), We made deals. Oh sure, we would plot. So here goes: Naturally, or more Acquaviva is offering a special loring, Ruby and Jenna, Sadie, Sa- tion will take place at Westminister Sara Kudron (Cranford), Danielle go, no matter how frightening the appropriately, supernaturally, “Evil menu with $5 appetizers and $7 lon Visage, Savory Spice Shop, Hall, 140 Mountain Avenue, Levitt (Westfield), Mike Marcus prospect. It was compulsory…a les- Dead” follows the usual course, a martinis, mixed drinks and wine. Scott’s Shoes, Second Time Around, Westfield. (Springfield), Greta McLaughlin son in taking the bad with the standard which only deviates in the Chez Catherine is having a 3-course R Studio Lash Spa, Seraphim Based on the classic children’s (Westfield), Noelle Mesbah good…the good being a Western or a number of fresh young faces sadisti- ladies menu for $25 from 5-7 p.m. Wellness, Sole, Subway, Swirl book by Frances Hodgson Burnett, (Westfield); Mary Kate Miller Jerry Lewis comedy. No kids on my cally put in harm’s way. Get 10 percent off at Cosimo’s, Whirl Yogurt Buffet, Tamar Jew- this musical was created for the stage (Westfield), Megan Mulrooney block really liked horror. Who needs Here it’s five, all arrived at the and $10 off your check at Limani elry, The Chocolate Bar, Theresa’s, with book and lyrics by Marsha (Westfield), Emmanuelle Nadeau it when you still have bogeymen in proverbial old cabin in the woods to Seafood. Xocolatz is giving gifts Thinka Dinka, Tinga Tacqueria, The Norman, who wrote the popular dra- (Westfield), Tony Peer (Westfield), your closet? So we allowed an op- help Mia, effectively portrayed by cards for a free appetizer. Town Bookstore, Turning Point matic play Night Mother, and with Joel Redmount (Scotch Plains), tion: to look or not to look. Jane Levy, kick her dope habit the The DWC has partnered with Jude Restaurant, Urban Outfitters, music by Lucy Simon, daughter of Nathaniel Redmount (Scotch It’s not cowardly if you both agree cold turkey way. Dedicated to that Connally to provide a fabulous gift Victoria’s Secret, Westfield Run- the Simon and Schuster book pub- Plains), Matt Ryan (Berkeley not to look. When you are 8 years old, mission are her brother David (Shiloh for the first 1,000 registered ladies. ning Company, Westfield Sym- lishing empire and sister to pop mu- Heights), Lisa Simon (Westfield), you are little concerned with wasting Fernandez), his girlfriend Natalie Registrants should begin the phony Orchestra, Wild Greens, sician Carly Simon. This heart- Matthew Siroty (Westfield), Chris- the 35 cents admission by spending (Elizabeth Blackmore) and lovebirds evening at The Turning Point Res- Wysteria and Xocolatz. warming show for the whole family topher Slavik (Weehauken), Bonnie most of the film’s running time on the Olivia (Jessica Lucas) and Eric (Lou taurant, located at 137 Central Ave., The DWC thanks Barnabas won three Tony Awards upon its Stewart (Westfield), Sydney Stewart theater floor, where sticky, discarded Taylor Pucci). to pick up their gift and other spon- Health-Saint Barnabas Medical Cen- Broadway debut in 1991. (Westfield). candy was far preferable to the un- Surely they’re doomed, their fate sor goodies. ter for their contributing sponsorship The story begins when recently Tickets are $20 for general ad- thinkable terror on the screen. sealed when Eric, chancing upon the Jazz band, Watson, will provide of Girls’ Night Out, as well as bag orphaned Mary Lennox is sent from mission, and $15 for children 12 and Of course, there was minor cheat- Necronomicon Ex Mortis (The Book live entertainment along with the sponsor, Keller Williams Realty. India to England to live with an under and seniors. For more infor- ing in the name of bravado as you of the Dead to us novices), not only Florian Schantz Jazz Combo. The Following the overwhelming re- estranged uncle who lives in sad- mation and to purchase tickets took turns popping up to reconnoiter can’t resist opening it, but chants the “‘Mens’ Night Out” component of sponse and success of the last Girls’ ness and depression over the loss of online visit and report back to your pal the awful- words that summon the dormant Girls’ Night Out will be present, Night Out in October 2012, it is hie wife. Outdoors, Mary discovers hedgehogandfeather.org, or e-mail ness you had seen. In time, these spirit. Yep, happens every time. Now featuring chivalrous local dignitar- anticipated that more than 1,500 there is a garden, hidden away and [email protected]. probes enlarged, and just as one day the only thing to do is guess which of ies and volunteers greeting women women will register and many more neglected. you noticed that you didn’t have a the five will survive. at the event and opening doors for will attend. Ladies can still register The Secret Garden is a wonderful perennial scab on your knee courtesy To keep you occupied while weigh- them outside downtown shops. for the event up until midnight on tale of renewal and awakening, with Union’s Youngest of the asphalt playground, you were ing your choices, director Alvarez, Over 90 local businesses have Wednesday, April 17 at the hope of spring promising Artists Annual Exhibit now watching the entire film. handpicked by horror-meister Raimi come together to make this an ex- www.westfieldtoday.com/ blooms and blossoms out of a cold Well, maybe. You’ll note that no and doubtless at his encouraging be- citing evening of shopping, refresh- girlsnightout. wintery gloom. At Les Malamut horror flick worth its red dye 3 ever hest, opens the floodgates to the larg- ments, entertainment, gifts, sales For more details, visit The cast includes: Marlo Avidon concludes without hinting that its est river of blood to drench the silver and discounts. Participating busi- www.westfieldtoday.com. (Westfield), Ken Bigelow Art Gallery dreadful abhorrence might, someday, screen in recent memory. The slice UNION — The Les Malamut Ary when you least expect it, rear its ugly and dice bedlam that ensues, includ- Gallery, located in the Union Public head and this time really get you. ing, but not limited to a nail gun, is Library, will host an exhibit of the Thus, it was with these remembrances shamelessly relentless. artistic efforts of students of art re-stirred that I attended Evil Dead, Unlike in youth, when my movie teacher Leslie Jenkins, who has been knowing full well I had to look. pal, David Schenker, and I would teaching art in the Union Public After all, it’s in the job description. lope home after a horror film, jump- School system for close to 20 years. Happily, as best I can discern without ing out at each other from bushes to Annually, the Les Malamut Gal- a physician’s corroboration, I have exorcise the fear, the candy stains on lery presents the mixed media show survived the assignment. But, while our pants serving as gummy badges of Hannah Caldwell and Livingston admitting that there were a couple of courage, my scare indicator has students ranging from kindergarden moments where, despite due girding, changed. Now it’s my screen door. If to fourth grade. An opening recep- I was uneasily jarred, for the most it’s real creaky and I glance around tion is planned for Saturday, May 4, part this formulaic scare tactic is much cautiously, it was scary. from noon till 2 p.m. The reception more gruesome and stressful than it But nope, the equivalent of the cat and show are free an open to the is traumatizing. alighting on the windowsill and send- public. However, I issue my conclusions ing the winding window shade into a Les Malamut Art Gallery is lo- with disclaimer. To dyed-in-the-wool startling tizzy never came. I was only cated on the lower level of the Union horror fans, my dissection is beside exhausted from bolstering myself Public Library, 1980 Morris Avenue the point. They have their own crit- against the possibility. Though, I am and is handicapped accessible. ics, blogs and literature devoted to inclined to get my blood pressure For more information call (908) the darker side of Filmdom, and checked. 851-5450 or visit doubtless have been following this … lesmalamutartgallery.wordpress.com. film’s progress ever since germina- Evil Dead, rated R, is a TriStar FITNESS EQUALS WELLNESS…At a recent Home Life Department meeting of the Woman’s Club of Westfield held at Artists wishing to be considered tion, when producer Raimi decided Pictures release directed by Fede the Masonic Lodge in Westfield, Len Glassman, owner-trainer of Personal Best Fitness in Garwood and trainer, Dario for an exhibit in the Gallery can con- to pump new life into The Evil Dead. Alvarez and stars Jane Levy, Shiloh Rivera, met with club members and explained what individuals can do to keep fit and agile. Personal Best stresses that a tact Barbara Wirkus, Curator, at Thus, my review is in service of Fernandez, and Lou Taylor Pucci. healthy mind and body are essential to a healthy, happy quality of life. Pictured, left to right, are: Julie Nardone Mr. [email protected] or (908) 276- fellow scaredy-cats who, for the most Running time: 91 minutes Glassman, Mr. Rivera and Jane Walsweer. 6656. Page 22 Thursday, April 18, 2013 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

Artist Framer to Host Art Show and Sale CRANFORD - The Artist Framer will host “Artists in Bloom” Art Show and Sale beginning Friday, April 26, through Friday, May 31. The event will feature over 45 artists with gar- den/nature-themed works of art. “Artists in Bloom” is a fundraiser for the Floraphile Garden Club of Cranford. There will be a wine and cheese reception on Friday, April 26, from 6 - 8:30 p.m. Those in attendance will be entered for a chance to win a grand door prize of a Cynthia A. Dawley giclee print, “Sunlit Fountain.” This event is open to the public. The Artist Framer is located at 17 North Avenue, Cranford, For more information visit Photo courtesy of Carol Tener SURPRISES AWAIT…One of five residences featured on the Friends of Westfield Symphony Orchestra’s annual Tour of theartistframer.com. To learn more Notable Homes on Saturday, May 11, is an enchanting home located in the Indian Forest section of Westfield, pictured about joining the Floraphile Garden above. The home mixes themes of romance and whimsy. Club of Cranford or for information on upcoming events, contact Mary Indian Forest Residence Featured Ellen at [email protected]. On ‘Tour of Notable Homes’ WESTFIELD – One of five loca- fabric. Adding to the elegant allure is with dental crown moldings as carry- tions to be featured on the Friends of the glow of a massive chandelier and ing through the always warm, welcom- Westfield Symphony Orchestra’s an- antique crystal candelabra. ing character of the home. The kitchen nual Tour of Notable Homes on Satur- The formal living room – featuring and family dining area overlook the day, May 11, is an enchanting home an heirloom Baldwin grand piano – has rear yard dominated by a kidney-shaped located in the Indian Forest section of a French aura whose ambience was swimming pool. “Let’s Shake on It,” by Mark Romanoski Westfield. The home mixes themes of created around a painting of a Parisian Tourists on May 11 will enjoy seeing romance and whimsy with more for- street scene that hangs over the mantel. the remainder of this home, including mal decor and features an extensive The European style paneled walls are an outstanding master bedroom and WAA to Host Fantasy Artist palate of color that is sure to delight the painted in a soft teal and have been bath, and inspired children’s bedrooms. senses. distressed and glazed, complementing “The Tour of Notable Homes is a key “This house is wonderfully eclec- the furniture richly dressed in similar element in the funding formula for the Mark Romanoski tic,” states event co-chair Shuang Guo- colors. orchestra. Only about a third of the WESTFIELD – On Sunday, April projects helped Mark to launch his Wroe. “And tourists will be thrilled by The dining room is also formal in revenue is derived from ticket sales,” 21, the Westfield Art Association own career. the surprises of texture and hues that tone according to Mrs. Guo-Wroe, yet according to Norman Luka, president (WAA) will present an afternoon of As a freelance artist, Mark’s cli- await in each room as the house reveals its hand-painted walls with hues of of the orchestra’s Board of Directors. Stoneware pitcher by Judy Musicant. “Fantasy Art/Comic Character Cre- ents/projects have included: Magic: its different moods and tones.” gold and rose provide a warm and Tickets for the Tour of Notable ation” by Mark Romanoski of the The Gathering, Harry Potter, the The home, according to Jennifer inviting feeling. Above the dining table Homes are $30 when purchased in Potters’ Guild Hosts duCret School of Art. World Wrestling Federation (W.W.F.) Colamedici, who co-chairs the com- there is a coffered ceiling painted an advance, $35 on the day of the tour. Mr. Romanoski grew up in North and many others. In 2000, with the mittee with Mrs. Guo-Wroe, has an iridescent shade of gold. Here, the chan- They are available online at Spring Pottery Festival Plainfield and cannot remember a help of his former business agent “imposing entrance.” She describes the delier and fanciful window treatments www.westfieldsymphony.org and at MOUNTAINSIDE - The Potters’ time when drawing, comic books and Jean Scrocco, Mark produced an il- walkway as a “mixture of slate and conjure the romantic and whimsical Baron’s Drug Store, Coldwell Banker Guild of New Jersey will host its fantasy related material were not a lustration for the W.W.F. to promote cobblestones, fanning out to give the vision of the lady of the house. Realtors East and West, The Town Book annual holiday sale of functional and part of his life. He initially studied a pay-per-view television event. That effect of an entry court leading up to the Other amenities in the dining room Store, in Westfield; Christoffer’s in sculptural ceramics at the Commu- commercial art at St. John’s Univer- illustration was used for a video cover, brick façade.” Mrs. Colamedici stated include an antique bronze gong from Mountainside; Periwinkle’s in nity Presbyterian Church, located at sity and later transferred to Kean various newspaper and magazine ads, the foyer presents a “glowing” impres- the Philippines and a display cabinet Cranford, Norman’s Hallmark in 1459 Deer Path in Mountainside (cor- College. Shortly after graduating with and was also reproduced as a four- sion created by custom wall paint de- housing a collection of MacKenzie- Fanwood. ner of Deer Path and Meeting House a B.F.A., Mark met legendary illus- and-half story banner over the W.W.F. fined as “burnished copper” and is Childs rose-adorned stemware. For further information visit Lane) on Saturday, April 27, from 11 trator Tim Hildebrandt, who together theme restaurant in the middle of complemented by picture frame mold- The event co-chairs describe the www.westfieldsymphony.org or call a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 28, with his brother Greg, are among the Times Square for the 2001 New Year’s ings with insets of hand woven jute mellow ivory cabinetry in the kitchen (908) 232-9400. from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Admission is most renowned fantasy artists in the celebration. free and credit cards are accepted. world. It was one of the highlights of This increasingly popular event Mr. Romanoski was introduced to Mark’s career. Mark’s paintings are draws hundreds of customers from DC Comics artist Joe DeVito who in the collections of Warner Bros. throughout New Jersey and even out taught him an academic approach to Studios, Universal Studios, the of state. The show is the perfect place illustration, and convinced him to W.W.F. Corporate Headquarters and to find a unique holiday gift or a enroll at the Art Students League of Mike Uslan, the chief executive pro- special item or present for any occa- New York where Mark spent two ducer of the Batman movies. Mark sion. There will be over 30 potters years studying various techniques for resides in North Plainfield and, in from the area exhibiting their work drawing and painting. Mark contin- addition to his work as an illustrator, this season. ued his studies in illustration, com- he now teaches at both duCret and Judy Musicant of Mountainside is position and anatomy at the duCret Kean University and remains avail- one of the area’s featured artists: As is School of Art in Plainfield under the able for private commissions, por- the case for many serious clay artists, well-known artist Peter Caras, a traits and interior and exterior mu- Ms. Musicant discovered pottery af- protégé of Norman Rockwell and rals. ter embarking on her “day job” as an Jim Bama. This fantastic demonstration for attorney. Her work has been featured By 1998, Mark’s studies had come both young and young-at-heart art- in many juried shows and won a full circle, and he was asked to be the ists will be held Sunday, April 21, “Best Ceramics Piece in Show” at a assistant to Tim and Greg from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Community New Jersey Center for Visual Arts Hildebrandt. It was the first time that Room, Westfield Municipal Build- members show. Her work is in a the Hildebrandts had hired an assis- ing, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield. number of books and publications, tant, and Mark was their first choice. It is handicapped-accessible, open to including “500 Pitchers” published Experience gained from many the public, and admission is free. by Lark and Ceramic Review – The International Magazine of Ceram- ics. Local Musicians Participate For directions to the show, visit www.PottersGuildNJ.orgor call Ms. Musicant at (908) 233-1633. In Annual Flute Choir Day The Potters Guild is open to pot- MADISON – Twenty-two flute stu- sor of Flute at the University of Ne- ters of all skill levels living in New dents from Westfield and Scotch braska-Lincoln, who led the entire Jersey. We were formed to share Plains joined with approximately 100 gathering of flutists in the grand fi- ideas, solve problems, sponsor other flutists from around the state to nale, “Air” from the Suite in D by J. workshops, help market our work participate in the 19th annual New S. Bach. and educate our communities on Jersey Flute Choir Day on April 7, at The twenty-two flutists are stu- the value of handmade ceramics. In Drew University in Madison. The dents of Jenny Cline, many of whom recent years we have been particu- event consisted of warm-up sessions, receive their instruction at the Music larly engaged in charitable efforts, rehearsals, and exhibits, and culmi- Studio at the New Jersey Workshop including the creation of a tile mu- nated in an afternoon concert featur- for the Arts (NJWA). Several of the ral at the Trailside Visitors’ Center ing performances by seven flute en- students also participate in the NJWA in the Watchung Reservation in sembles, ranging from beginners Flute Ensemble, directed by Danielle Mountainside and another mural at through middle schoolers, high school Partenope, who is also a member of the Evergreen grammar school in and college students, amateur adults, the NJWA flute faculty. For some Plainfield. For more information and professional flutists. students, it was their first time attend- about the Guild, or to join, visit The special guest was Dr. John ing the event, but for others it was a www.pottersguildnj.org/ Bailey, former president of the Na- repeat experience, one to which they index.aspx. tional Flute Association and Profes- look forward to each year.

FLUTE CHOIR DAY...Flute students from Westfield and Scotch Plains joined other flutists from around the state to participate in the 19th annual New Jersey Flute Choir Day on April 7, at Drew University in Madison. Pictured, front row, left to right, are: Sara Shen, Fiona Gillespie, Brady Smith, Rachel Markowitz, Sara Kirschner, Amanda Pyle, Shannon Pyle; Second row, left to right, are: Danielle Partenope, Maya Narasimhan, Ellie Smith, Charlotte Clausen, Bobbi Snyder, Gabrielle DeCotiis, Ming Bauer, Danielle Gabuzda, Tiffany Youssef. Not pictured are: Charlotte Zee, Belle Hutchins, Agatha Magierski, Samantha Gould, Leah White, and Kristen Schiavo.

Page S-1 Thursday, April 18, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary WF BOYS, GIRLS WIN DMR; WF BOYS WIN 4X4; COUGARS GRANT, HUNTER WIN TRIPLE JUMP Blue Devils Win Overall Total at Cougar Invitational Relays

By DAVID B. CORBIN and went for it. I think it’s really because Lily passed the girl, and hard to get us there,” Stravach the pole vault at 9-0. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times exciting we have two sophomores I thought now I have to keep this said. “We ran the hurdles and we and a junior. It will be exciting for place. Once I got in, I realized we Cougars Amanda Bush, Laura came in first in our heat. We did Seventeen schools competed the future. I don’t know what my were a lot more ahead. At the Van Horn, Megan Romanovich much better than last time, go- at the Cougar Relays in Cranford time was, but I think I did well. I end, I thought someone was right and Keara Reilly finished sev- ing over the hurdles. I went over on April 13 and the Westfield felt fast,” Burtness said. behind me, so I sprinted,” enth at 14:20.67. at nine feet in the pole vault and High School boys and girls track “I was a little nervous at first, O’Dwyer said. Cougars Ashley McGuire, 4-8 in the high jump so far. I & field teams won the overall title could go 9-6, but my back was with a 105 total. The Lady Blue hurting a little bit, so I just Devils took first with a total of 58, Story on pages 11 & 13 stopped at the nine,” Grant said while the boys placed second of The Westfield Leader before competing in her stron- with 47 behind the Governor gest event, the triple jump. Livingston Highlanders, who had “I ran the 4x100 earlier and we 65 points. came in second in our heat. We The Cranford Cougars took fifth have a new 4x1 team, so that overall with a total of 71.33. The was our debut. We did really well girls finished second with 38.33 for our first time running to- points, and the boys placed fifth gether. We ran the hurdles and with 33 points. we came in first,” Hunter said. Blue Devil sophomore Johanna Grant and Hunter placed 1-2 in Mermer (1200 meters), senior the triple jump with respective Lily Burtness (400), sophomore distances of 36-6.5 and 36-5. Meghan O’Dwyer (800) and jun- Blue Devil Mae Devin took sec- ior Gabby Stravach (1600) placed ond in the pole vault at 8-6. first in the Distance Medley Relay Hunter had the second-best leap (DMR) with a time of 12:59.44. in the long jump at 16-4, and Mermer handed the baton to Blue Devil Elena Chermak was Burtness in second position then third at 16-2.5. Burtness had the lead when she Blue Devils Meghan Reilly at handed the baton to O’Dwyer, 113-7 and Christina Mosco at who had the lead at the exchange 104-0 had the second- and third- with Stravach, who finished down best tosses to win the javelin the home stretch with a huge relay. Cougar Alex Krowicki had kick. the sixth-best toss of 91-4. “I knew we were seeded first, Burtness, Natalie Marcotullio, so I tried to keep the lead. Then Stravach and O’Dwyer finished at the end, I got second by a second in the 4x800 at 9:54.18. little, but I knew that everyone Burtness, Jenna Helfand, else would [do well]. We went to Marcotullio and Amanda Fischer Summit last week. Actually, I took second in the 4x400 at added time since Summit, but 4:06.3. Cougars Alberta this team overall did a lot bet- McAleavey, Jen Schneider, Bush ter,” Mermer said. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times RECEIVING THE BATON IN THE DMR…Westfield Blue Devil Kevin Smith receives the baton from Mike Reilly to and Reilly finished eighth at “Basically, we were just be- 4:38.71. Amanda Fischer, Lizzie hind, so I just looked at her back start the final leg of the Distance Medley Relay. The Blue Devils won the event. Ponce, Chermak and Helfand placed second in the 4x200 at “When I got the baton, I saw Regine Hunter, Kate Dezer and 1:48.8. See & Subscribe at that Meghan had a pretty decent Bryanna Grant finished first in BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo lead. I tried to keep up our lead, the shuttle hurdles at 1:07.88. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 because the rest worked really The same foursome also finished Submit commentary and items for publishing. second in the 4x100 at 52.27. Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste Grant also had the best height in Probitas Verus Honos Page S-2 Thursday, April 18, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Blue Devil Boys, Girls Take First Overall, Cougars Fifth at Cougar Track & Field Relays

In the boys’ meet, Blue Devils 10:52.49. The foursome was in cross first. Cougars Connor make up the gap. I knew if I got lap and have a chance of catch- Pat Terry (1200), Josh Capistrano third position in each of the three McMahon, Zach Inselberg, out in the first lap, got into a ing him,” Smith said. (400), Michael Reilly (800) and handoffs, but Smith inched his Brendan Donovan and Kevin good position where I knew I Smith and Terry were part of Kevin Smith (1600) captured first way on the front runners then Szczech finished eighth at could key off the guy, then I the Blue Devil foursome, along in the DMR with a time of poured it on down the stretch to 11:35.92. would be able to finish on the last CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 “The start was really messy. I got buried behind some guys, so the rest of the race, I had to move up and put us in a position where we were still in the race,” Terry said. “When I saw that I didn’t have the lead, I tried to catch up, but I think I shortened their lead. Mike Reilly tried to catch up with the 8[00],” Capistrano said. “Before I even went on and started running, all the guys said, ‘Mike! You got to make up that distance. You got to go!’ I went out really hard for the first 400 and was way under-paced. I was really tired and tried to make up the distance, so Kevin wouldn’t have to work as hard,” Reilly said. “I knew I had to run hard to Page S-3 Thursday, April 18, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Blue Devil Boys, Girls Take First Overall, Cougars Fifth at Cougar Track & Field Relays with Dan Luzzi and Matt Luppino, speed. That trains me well for my Matt Van Pelt, Hale Jeager and was ninth at 39-8. Blue Devil Devils Dalton Herzog, Jason who recently placed first in the kicks in longer races,” Smith said. Joe DaSilva finished sixth in the Max Bohall had the eighth-best Colasanti, Mike Esler and Andres 4x800 at the Holmdel Twilight Blue Devils Adam Lupicki, Joe event at 3:49.12. throw in the javelin at 132-9, Chang finished fifth in the 4x800 meet, so his efforts in the 800 has Obiajulu, Smith and Sid Douglas Cougars Jake Waleski, Mike followed by Kessler at 132-0. at 8:41.51. helped with his kick in the DMR. took top honors in the 4x400 at Helmstetter, William Lennox and Cougars Waleski had the fourth- “The 800 is a lot of finishing 3:26.94. Cougars Matt Mustillo, Reggie Green finished second in best time in the 400-hurdles at the 4x100 with a time of 45.42. 1:00.13 and James Budries Probitas Verus Honos Blue Devils Douglas, Lupicki, turned in a time of 1:04.12. Blue Lizzo and Jon Savorgiannakis fin- ished seventh at 46.11. “We did really well today. Our handoffs allowed us to come in second. In practice, we have been working on it a lot and getting our timing down. I have the 400 [leg of the Sprint Medley Relay — SMR] left to do, so I am excited about that. It is a good day for track and field,” Green said after the event. Green also had his eye on the triple jump in hopes of eventu- ally topping former teammate Adham McGuire’s school record. “Adham is gone, so I can take his record now,” Chuckled Green. “So I’m looking forward to the jump today. I am slowly getting back into it. It’s day by day work- ing my legs back in the triple jump,” Green said. Green had a distance of 37-1 in the event. Savorgiannakis had the seventh-best distance of 40- 1.5 and Lupicki was 11th at 38- 1. Green, Tim Colter, Lennox and McMahon placed fourth in the SMR at 3:50.77. Colter, Donavin Walker, Luke Eltringham and Jack Schetelich took fifth in the 4x110 hurdles at 1:15.26. Blue Devils Peter Fagan at 13- 0 and Peter Foltz at 12-0 took 1- 2 in the pole vault. Cougars Helmstetter at 10-6 and Dan Hannen at 10-0 took 5-6. Blue Devils Obiajulu at 6-0 and Mitchell Bryk at 5-6 had the third and 11th best heights in the high jump. Cougars Rob Kessler at 127-7 and Rob O’Shaughnessy at 123-3 had the fourth and fifth best tosses in the discus. O’Shaughnessy was fourth in the shot put at 41-0.5 and Kessler Page S-4 Thursday, April 18, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SLIDING SAFELY INTO HOME…Cougar Jak Forrestal, No. 4, slides safely home as Blue Devil BIG AFTERNOON AT THE PLATE…Cougar leadoff hitter Tommy Trotter whacked a two-run catcher Mike Ionta makes the tag in the fifth inning. The Cougars scored seven runs in the inning. double in the fourth inning and added an RBI single in the fifth. BLUE DEVIL ANDROCONIS GETS 3 HITS; COUGARS WILLIAMSON, TROTTER BIG ON OFFENSE Cougars Strike in 5th, Defeat Baseball Blue Devils, 11-5 North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 inning. In the first four innings, went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a contributed a double and a single By DAVID B. CORBIN Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and two Group 3 titles, the Cou- DeMartino yielded no more than run scored. Folinusz drilled an and scored twice. Jake Forrestal gars banged out 14 hits, which two hits in any given inning, while RBI double and scored once. In hopped an RBI single and scored Offense overcame strong pitch- included three doubles and a walking none and striking out his last two at-bats, Trotter once. John Oblachinski singled ing in the fifth inning, at least, for triple. four. rapped a two-run double and and Alex Plick scored once. the Cranford High School Cou- “They are a very solid team. “DeMartino, up until that fifth added an RBI single, while scor- The 2-4 Blue Devils totaled nine gars, who exploded for seven Whenever they needed a hit, they inning when everything sort of ing once. Williamson went 3-for- hits, and Mike Androconis led the runs on seven hits to separate got a hit. That’s the difference fell in on him, pitched a wail of a 3 with two RBI and a run scored. squad with three hits and a run themselves from a slight, 4-3 between their guys and our guys ballgame. If we made a few plays “At first, I wasn’t waiting long scored in four at-bats. Matt lead and roll to an 11-5 victory right now. Our guys are just ten- here-and-there, it may have been enough. Then third at-bat, I just Storcks moved up to the leadoff over the Westfield Blue Devils at tative in those situations. They a little closer, but they are an sat back and hit a nice shot. That spot and delivered with a two- Memorial Field in Cranford on went out, swung the bat, hit the explosive team. They got good one inning, with two on, we just run double and a single, while April 11. ball real well and made plays,” players. They love to swing the kept hitting and hitting. That’s scoring once in four at-bats. Eric The 4-0 Cougars received of- Blue Devil Head Coach Bob bat,” Coach Brewster said. what we had to do,” Trotter said. Demers slashed an RBI double fensive production across the Brewster said. Cougar seniors Sean Feeney, “We started hitting later on in and a single, while scoring twice board from all of their starting Blue Devil starting pitcher Brad Andrew DiFrancesco, Chris the game. We started making in four at-bats. Tyler Bowman lineup. With a large contingent of DeMartino was locked in a duel Folinusz and junior Tommy Trot- plays, and we found a lot of singled and scored, and Chris seniors, including four with four with Cougar John Armstrong, who ter accounted for 10 hits, nine holes. There were a lot of guys Arena added a single. years of varsity experience on recently tossed a two-hitter in an RBI and seven runs scored. making contact with the ball,” With his off-speed pitches, teams that have accumulated two opening-season victory over Feeney yanked a two-run triple Williamson said. Armstrong managed to prevent Union County Tournament, two Memorial, N.Y., up until the fifth and scored twice. DiFrancesco Designated hitter Sam Sheerer CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 Page S-5 Thursday, April 18, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Eric Demers, No. 13 Cougar Chris Folinusz

Cougar Andrew DiFrancesco

Cranford Cougar Baseballers Plate Seven Runs in Fifth, Defeat Westfield Blue Devils, 11-5 the Blue Devils from getting a hits before being relieved by Matt “He pitched really well. He has added his third single in the de- stole, so I got two RBI on that breakout inning until the sixth Ravetier. Armstrong hit a batter, been pitching phenomenally. cisive fifth inning. play. I didn’t see too many off- when he gave up three straight yielded one walk and fanned one. Hopefully, he can do it again next “It was a hit-and-run. They CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 time,” Trotter said. Ravetier completed the final two innings and allowed just one Blue Devil Tyler Bowman hit and a walk, while fanning one. DeMartino got into a jam in the second inning with runners on second and third with one out but escaped by fanning the next batter and getting the next to ground out. The Blue Devils then scored first after Storcks, who singled and moved to second Cougar Sean Feeney when Boyle took a curveball to the back, scored on a throwing error. In the bottom of the third, Blue Devil Jacob Boyle Feeney was on second and DiFrancesco was on first and pulled off a double steal when Folinusz struck out. Williamson stepped up and drilled his two- run single to right. Williamson Page S-6 Thursday, April 18, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Photo on page 18 Cougar Snacks of The Westfield Leader Baseball Cougars Rip Baseball Cougars Top Linden Tigers, 12-4 Union Farmers, 3-0 The Cranford High School base- Ryan Williamson tossed a four- ball team improved to 3-0 with a hitter and struck out four as the 12-4 rout of Linden on April 9. 5-0 Cranford High School base- Chris Folinusz (double, 3 RBI, 2 ball team shutout the Union runs scored), George Georgeadis Farmers, 3-0, on April 16. John and Sean Feeney (3 runs scored) Oblachinski, Tommy Trotter and each whacked a triple for the Alex Plick each had an RBI, and Cougars, and Ryan Williamson Andrew DiFrancesco had a double added two RBI. and scored once. Cranford 113 601 0 12 Union 000 000 0 0 Linden 120 001 0 4 Cranford 001 110 x 3 Cougar Laxers Defeat Probitas Verus Honos Mo-Town Boys, 7-3 The Cranford High School boys Cougar Laxmen Nip lacrosse team held a slim, 3-2, Montclair Kimberley lead at the half then stepped it up to defeat Morristown, 7-3, in Dan Murphy fired in four goals Cranford on April 10. Alex Ballas and Tom Fitzgerald netted two scored a pair of goals in each half goals and two assist to lead the and added an assist for the 3-2 4-2 Cranford High School boys Cougars. Cam Kutzer, Mark lacrosse team to an 8-7 victory Christiano and Tom Murphy each over 4-2 Montclair Kimberley in David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times netted a goal and an assist, while Cranford on April 13. Luke COUGAR ATHLETES OF THE WEEK...Ashley McGuire, a junior on the varsity track and field team, helped the relay Stefan Fedorchak and Tom Christiano added a goal and an team to several top four finishes this past weekend at the Cougar Relays. Alex Ballas, a junior attacker on the varsity Fitzgerald each added an assist. assist, and goalkeeper Ryan lacrosse team, had 10 goals and four assists this past week and a total of 18 points this season. Ryan Shupp made 10 saves. Shupp made 13 saves. Morristown (2-2) 2 0 1 0 3 Mont. Kimberley 1 1 1 4 7 Cranford 3 0 3 1 7 Cranford 1 2 3 2 8 Cougars Plate Seven in Fifth, Beat Blue Devils, 11-5

speed pitches today. He threw Bowman tapped a bunt back to out. me two fastballs early and he the mound, Armstrong grabbed “DeFrancesco has killed us in threw me another curveball, the ball and threw wide of third, the past. The guy we still haven’t which I was fortunate to get a hit allowing Demers to score. figured out is Williamson. He has off of,” Williamson explained. “Cranford booted the ball been a nemesis to us for four “When you got a kid like that, around a couple of times. That’s years. Williamson, Folinusz and who is the Player of the Year in not a Cranford team, but when DeFrancesco. These are special Union County and an All-State we make contact, things hap- players! It’s fun to play against player, he [Folinusz] doesn’t pened. When we hit fly balls, good players, because you hope strike out very often. That goes they are easy outs,” Coach our kids pick something up from Jacob Boyle to show you what kind of pitcher Brewster commented. them. They never say anything. DeMartino can be. He can get Trotter cracked his two-run They just play the game the way some of these kids,” Coach double in the fourth to give the it’s supposed to, and you love Brewster said. Cougars a 4-3 lead then the that as a coach,” Coach Brewster Androconis led off the fourth merry-go-round of seven runs said. with a squibbling infield single put them in the driver’s seat. and a bobbled ball. Demers Colin Dursee relieved in the sev- Westfield 001 202 0 5 slapped an RBI double then when enth and got all three Cougars Cranford 002 270 x 11 Page S-7 Thursday, April 18, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Councilman Mathieu Calls For A New CF’s Nomahegan Lake Republican Party in Garwood Renovation Progressing In Garwood’s Republican Pri- — not even my fellow Republi- ideas we have to offer. A mary on June 4th, Republican cans! Republicans should bring Garwood Republican Party with CRANFORD – Around 3:30 for the enjoyment of Union voters must decide if they wish new, fresh, alternative ideas to Democrat ideas and voting a.m. every morning, two huge County residents for many years to stay with the establishment the table instead of the old tax records will offer no such new water pumps are turned on at to come.” Republican Party and their Demo- and spend model New Jersey is ideas. Nomahegan Lake. In three Extensive plantings planned crat positions on taxes, spend- rejecting. I bear no ill will toward So Garwood’s Republican vot- hours, the pumps will drain the for along the Nomahegan Lake ing, and debt or go in a new my establishment Republican ers can judge for themselves, I northern half of the lake so that shoreline are designed to re- direction of reform, tax relief, colleagues, I just believe that am putting before them my work crews can start their day, duce silt infiltration into the lake debt reduction, and spending Republicans should sometimes record of taxpayer advocacy, bringing in the heavy equip- and to make it more difficult for discipline. In order to keep be different from Democrats, support for cost-cutting, opposi- ment needed to remove what Canada Geese to have easy ac- Garwood affordable for all its particularly when it comes to tion to tax increases and exces- they jokingly refer to as “the cess to the water, which then current and future residents, we taxes, spending and debt. sive debt, and in favor of bring- soup,” the watery mix of or- discourages flocks from remain- need a Republican Party that is a Because the Garwood Republi- ing new and innovative solutions ganic sediment that has built ing in the park. consistent advocate for its tax- can Party lacks such ideas, our to local government. up over the years on the lake Two new aerators will be in- payers. The special interests and borough is missing the benefits I humbly ask for the honor of bottom. stalled in the lake, along with their spending constituencies are made possible by the bipartisan the Republican nomination on When they are done with the several areas lined with glaci- more than well-represented! But reforms of the Christie adminis- June 4th in order to compete in northern half of the lake in an- ated boulders to enable access who will stand up for the men and tration November’s General Election as other week or so, work crews to the water for fishing. women who go to work everyday If Garwood Republican leaders a Republican. will shift to the southern end, When the lake was drained in and pay Garwood’s exorbitant vote the same way as Garwood hoping to have that cleared by mid-March, the resident fish Jim Mathieu the end of April. In May, there were collected and relocated to taxes? Who will stand up for the Democrats, then why should any- Garwood Councilman senior citizens who built our bor- one vote Republican? We already will be new plantings and shore- Echo Lake Park. And it was quite ough and now struggle on fixed have a fine Democrat Party in our line restoration work. a catch, with more than 85 large- incomes that are falling behind borough made up of good, hon- Dinner on Saturday Last fall, the Union County mouth bass, 1,300 sunfish, 320 our ever-increasing taxes? Who est citizens who are our friends Board of Freeholders approved crappies, and a number of other will ensure that their children and neighbors, and who have To Aid Local Squad a $1,495,358 contract to Let It species all safely transported to and grandchildren don’t have to their own ideas about how to Grow Inc. of River Edge for the their new home. move out of our borough and our manage our borough. I have GARWOOD – The Garwood First project in Nomahegan, one of Several invasive species, in- state in search of a lower cost-of- come to know their leaders per- Aid Squad will hold its Third An- the most popular parks in the cluding carp, were found. How- living? sonally over these last three years nual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser Union County Park System. ever, state environmental regu- To be a voice for the taxpayers, and they are people of character this Saturday, April 20, from 4 to The restoration of the 7.5- lations prohibit those fish from Garwood needs a new Republi- and substance. We need a fresh, 9 p.m. It will take place at the acre lake follows the rehabilita- being relocated. can Party and that is why I have new Republican Party that Garwood Knights of Columbus tion of Upper Echo Lake in Echo In addition to the lake resto- chosen to run as a Conservative complements and challenges Council Hall, located at 37 South Lake Park and is part of a four- ration and new paths, new drain- Republican in June 4th’s Garwood them, not one that criticizes Avenue. lake restoration plan that in- age piping will be installed in Republican Primary. Democrats when they are in For $10, attendees will have an cludes Rahway River Park in the baseball field area to the I am building a new Garwood power only to do the same exact opportunity to enjoy a meal of Rahway, Briant Park in Summit east of the lake. Nearly 1,700 Republican Party that stands things when Republicans take spaghetti, meatballs, salad and and Meisel Avenue Park in feet of perforated pipe will help upon low tax, low debt, small charge. more. Tickets are $8 for senior Springfield. drain the field area more quickly government, and free market We need a Republican Party citizens and $5 for children. Those “These man-made lakes are after rainstorms. principles. I took a pledge never that has the determination, for- age 5 and younger may attend among the most attractive and In addition, the sections of to support a tax increase when I titude, and courage of its con- for free. popular features in our parks, field affected by the project are ran for Council in 2010, and with victions to avoid being co-opted The Garwood First Aid Squad is and as with any built environ- expected to be reseeded by mid- my “no” vote on the 2013 budget by the tax and spend lobbies. a non-profit, all-volunteer orga- ment they need periodic resto- April and should be playable by on April 9th, I have kept my Sometimes there needs to be nization that relies on donations ration to ensure a long and mid-May, according to the con- pledge. The only problem is I policy struggles between the two to continue to provide free emer- healthy lifespan,” Freeholder tractors. haven’t had anyone else to vote parties, and within parties them- gency medical services to any- Chairwoman Linda Carter said. An estimated 46,400 cubic “No” with me the last three years selves, to bring forth the best one who needs it. In 2012, the “Our goal is to preserve them yards of soil was excavated in squad responded to more than 1930 to create the lake, which 300 calls for service in Garwood holds an estimated 9.8 million and its surrounding communi- Probitas Verus Honos gallons of water. The lake is fed Local Letter to the Editor ties. For additional information, by a tributary of the Rahway call (908) 789-0300. River.