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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, March 5, 2009 OUR 119th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 10-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Five Candidates Seek Three BOE Seats in WF; No SP-F, MS, GW Races By PAUL J. PEYTON this year. In addition, there are no sons he is seeking a BOE seat. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader candidates for unexpired seats in “It was more about the process AREA – Monday afternoon was Scotch Plains and Garwood. than who was redistricted and why,” the closing date for submitting appli- In Westfield, the seats of Anne Mr. Finn said. “I think I would be cations to become a candidate for Riegel, Beth Cassie and Jane Clancy remiss if I did not offer my services local school boards. The elections are up for re-election. Ms. Riegel, after what has transpired over the last will be held on Tuesday, April 21, at who is serving her ninth year on the few months (over redistricting).” which time residents will also be asked board, and board member Ms. Cassie, He also said he would like to ini- to approve local school budgets. On who has served seven years on the tiate discussion on getting Westfield Tuesday, Governor Jon Corzine ex- board, are not seeking re-election. public schools’ alumni involved simi- tended the candidate filing deadline Ms. Clancy, a resident of Norwood lar to his involvement with his alma to Wednesday afternoon (past The Drive, has filed for another term. Also mater, St. Peter’s Prep. Westfield Leader’s press deadline) due filing for the three seats are David The candidate moved to Westfield to Monday’s snow storm. Finn of Stevens Avenues, Richard in 2000. He holds a Master of Busi- As of Tuesday: Westfield voters Mattessich of Lenox Avenue, Michael ness Administration degree from will be have an opportunity to select McLane of Tuttle Parkway and Kathy Rutgers University and an under- three candidates for board of educa- Monteiro of Michael Drive. graduate degree from Villanova Uni- tion (BOE) among a field of five Mr. Finn, a sales consultant, said versity. A first-time candidate for including one incumbent. There are the redistricting of Washington School elected office, Mr. Finn has coached no competitive races in Scotch Plains- students to Edison Intermediate Westfield youth sports over the years. Fanwood, Mountainside or Garwood School next fall was among the rea- Mr. Mattessich, an associate gen- eral counsel with Dun and Bradstreet and a 12-year Westfield resident, said Courtesy of Nick Carter he believes his financial background COMFORTABLY NUMB...Hearty soles take advantage of the snow storm that arrived Monday by having fun sledding in will be a strength for the board in the Echo Lake Park. The snow brought several inches of ideal powder, then temperatures plunged, turning much to ice by current economic downturn. The can- Wednesday. didate is a certified public accountant and holds a master’s degree in fi- nance. The candidate resides in the Wash- Westfield Board of Education Unveils ington School area, but outside of the redistricting area as approved by the Westfield BOE. Mr. Mattessich said he believes the $90 Mil. School Budget for 2009-2010 issue of redistricting is a “town-wide” By CHRISTINA M. HINKE million, will save the district $34,000 the health insurance premium, which issue rather than an issue about one Specially Written for The Westfield Leader to $38,000 per year. Mr. Berman said the health care pro- school. He said he has spoken at BOE WESTFIELD — The Westfield In his presentation he explained a vider, Cigna, had initially increased to meetings to tell the board that there Board of Education Tuesday night review by the Union County executive about 30 percent and he has so far needs to be more “transparency about unveiled a $90,335,860 budget for superintendent of schools showed the negotiated it down to under 16 per- decision making” on the board. He the 2009-2010 school year, repre- Westfield school district needed to cent. He did say there are options to said it was important that people run senting an increase of $3,750,626 over reduce support services, including looking into switching providers. for the BOE to bring “new ideas” to last year’s $86,585,234 spending plan. classroom aides, extraordinary service, There is no increase in dental insur- STATE SWIM CHAMPS AGAIN…The Westfield High School (WHS) boys the board. The board will hold meetings every such as one on one with special need ance or prescription costs, he said, and swim team displays the trophy after winning the Public A State Championship. Candidate Monteiro, an architect Tuesday starting March 17 to discuss students, student related services and the recent bid for transportation of It was the 22nd state title for a WHS boys swim team. See story on page 11. by trade who is director of construc- and work on the budget until the final improvement of instruction, i.e., su- natural gas has saved the district 77 tion administration for New Jersey budget is announced at the public pervision of instruction. cents per dekatherm (one-million Btu) City University (formerly Jersey City hearing on March 31. Later in the meeting, board member and he anticipates that will add up to Golfers Seek Answers University), said she wants to use her Business Administrator Bob Alice Hunnicutt said she was con- $35,000 in savings for the year. experience on multi-million dollar Berman presented a slide show ex- cerned about decreasing services in Also, the district has saved money budgets on the BOE, as well as im- plaining the proposed budget, which special education and that it could be by instituting an energy conservation From Freeholder Board prove “community engagement” in includes debt service. The tax levy is against the state and federal law, which program, which Michael Pate and Tony By RAYNOR DENITZIO “Everyone sitting here talking about Westfield on school issues. She has not known at this time although it will could lead to lawsuits by parents. Cuccaro presented an update to the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader golf in Union County still doesn’t have resided in Westfield for 18 years. be at least $77,257,919, plus addi- As defined by the state, Westfield is board. The two are maintenance staff ELIZABETH — Discussion of the information to talk intelligently The daughter of a former teacher, tional adjustments, including health categorized in the 3,500-plus student that take on the extra task of ensuring Union County golf dominated Thurs- about it,” Jim Buettner, a county resi- she holds a master’s degree in urban care and special education costs. Last category and about 140 districts are in conservation is maximized. They are day night’s freeholder meeting as im- dent and golfer said. “I think the board planning and certificates in project year’s tax levy was $75,086,661. this group, Mr. Berman said. Accord- paid a stipend that they split of $21,500 passioned golfers sought information is being directed to make a decision management from Rutgers Univer- He also announced that the projects ing to this category, Westfield’s budget and come to work early, leave late and and answers regarding potential changes [on information] that is just not there, sity and historic preservation from for the 1999 bond were completed and inefficiencies as the county superinten- observe the schools on weekends to at the county’s three public courses. at least it’s not available to us.” Drew University. She serves on the a balance of $8,277 would be trans- dent reported include support services attend to this duty. Faced with a $24-million budget They also asked the board to con- board for St. Dominick Academy. ferred to debt service to repay part of cost per pupil, where Westfield is at Mr. Pate said overall monthly sav- gap and citing a deficit of $700,000 at sider other options instead of closing On the Scotch Plains-Fanwood the principal, as well as the 2005 bond $1,917 and the state average is $1,720, ings from July 2007-November 2008 the courses, Union County Manager Oak Ridge, including opening the Board of Education, three seats are referendumiin the amount of $47,267. and transportation efficiency rating, come to $258,702. George Devanney has proposed course for weekend play only, in- open for election, and one seat is open Mr. Berman also said the recent where Westfield is at 0.8 and the state Electrical cost has increased by 17.4 changes to the county’s golf opera- creased advertising, raising greens to fulfill the remaining year of a three- refinancing of the debt service for the average rates at 1.2, Mr. Berman said. percent, mostly due to the added 21.5 tions. Among these changes is clos- fees and making more of an effort to year term. Incumbents Norman Trip 1999 bond, which has about $3.1 “We have to show reductions mov- tons of air conditioning at Roosevelt ing Oak Ridge Golf Course in Clark, promote the course to non-county CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 million remaining of the initial $11.7 ing towards (the state average),” Su- Intermediate School and new lighting which, he said, was responsible for residents. perintendent of Schools Margaret installed in the Westfield High School more than $400,000 of the losses. “I think you’re doing yourself an Dolan said. hallways, but consumption had re- The county estimates that closing that injustice and you’re doing a disser- Garwood Council Presents The district is efficient or below duced by 13.1 percent. course would save roughly $750,000 vice to the county by closing that state averages in administrative cost Natural gas cost has decreased 13.3 through a combination of staff reduc- course,” golfer Ellis Hester said. per pupil, ratio of students to adminis- percent, while consumption lessened tions and reduced maintenance, fuel Although Freeholder Estrada said Preliminary $6.9-Mil. Budget trative personnel, ratio of students to by 6 percent. and utility costs. the closing was “a done deal in my By RAYNOR DENITZIO being in insurance costs, the Rahway educational support personnel and ra- Three members of the public had “I think in this particular case, we own personal opinion,” Board Chair- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Valley Sewerage Authority payment tio of custodians to square feet of each asked a question to the board of have some real issues we need to man Al Mirabella stressed that no final GARWOOD — Saying they are in and salaries. The borough’s surplus is building space. education. tackle and [closing Oak Ridge] is a decision has been made by the board. a “holding pattern” as they await also lower than anticipated this year About 80 percent of the proposed David Finn, who is running for a proposal that has some weight,” Free- “It hasn’t been decided, that’s Free- Governor Jon Corzine’s budget ad- because of reduced interest rates. budget is made up of salary and ben- board seat in the Tuesday, April 21 holder Angel Estrada said. holder Estrada’s opinion,” Mr. dress and a vote by the State Legisla- “There really isn’t that much to efits, board vice-president Julia school board elections, asked if the In addition to the course closing, Mirabella said. Mr. Estrada is chair- ture on a pension deferral bill, the cut,” Ms. Villaggio said. “Our depart- Walker said. board would talk to members of the Mr. Devanney proposed other changes man of the board’s fiscal affairs com- Garwood Borough Council began ments did an excellent job in 2008 As the board works to reduce the public before deciding on eliminat- aimed at making the county’s golf mittee. preliminary discussions on a proposed with keeping their expenses within budget in the coming weeks, Ms. ing jobs. operations more profitable, includ- Mr. Mirabella also said the county $6.9-million budget Monday night. their budget.” Walker said, “These cuts are going to Ginny Leiz, board president, re- ing privatizing clubhouse operations has not determined what would be- As it presently stands, the proposed The council said it plans to intro- involve people.” sponded “yes.” at Ash Brook and Galloping Hill. come of the property if Oak Ridge is budget would result in an average tax duce the budget during its Tuesday, Board member Anne Riegel asked Richard Mattessich, also a candi- There are also plans for a practice indeed closed, though he said the increase of $170 per $103,000 in as- March 24 meeting. Ms. Villaggio also about stipends and board member Ri- date, suggested the board work with facility and driving range at Gallop- plans would include “no housing or sessed property value. However, this said the council will apply for ex- chard Solomon, chairman of the the Parent-Teacher Organization ing Hill, which the county hopes to development of any kind.” number could increase if the Legisla- traordinary state aid, although the board’s budget committee, said that (PTO) on its green initiatives. open this summer, which it estimates Among the potential ideas for the ture does not pass the pension bill on amount will be determined after the they do not amount to much in the big Mary Beth Eliades, a paraprofes- could generate up to $50,000 a month land mentioned in the proposed bud- Monday, March 16. Under the legis- state pension bill and budget num- picture saying they total about $1 mil- sional at Wilson School, asked about in revenue. get from the Department of Parks and lation, the borough would be able to bers are released. lion and that the amount given is nego- busing special needs students who re- A group of golfers pressed the free- Community Renewal was a cross- defer $225,000 in pension payments “Our taxpayers need any relief,” tiated in teacher contracts. quire aides. Ms. Dolan said this has holder board for information about country skiing park, as well as bicy- this year, officials said. Ms. Villaggio said. “That’s why we’re Currently, the district is negotiating occurred in the past and is not unusual. the particular problems facing Oak cling and archery facilities. The Oak The borough must also wait to see looking for the aid, to decrease the Ridge and for definitive answers re- Ridge clubhouse is also a historic if Consolidated Municipal Property tax increase.” garding the closing of the course and building requiring renovations, but Tax Relief Act (CMPTRA) aid levels Last year’s municipal budget was the proposed changes to the remain- the freeholders said that issue is unre- are again reduced in Gov. Corzine’s $6.8 million with an average tax im- ing two county courses. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 budget, which will be introduced on pact of $177 per $100,000 of as- March 10. sessed value. The borough had faced “Everything is pending,” Finance a tax increase of $518 until CMPTRA Committee Chairwoman Kathleen aid was partially restored and the Villaggio said. “Pending the pension state awarded $250,000 in extraordi- legislation, pending final certifica- nary aid. tion of state aid.” In his budget last year, Gov. Corzine initially eliminated all CMPTRA aid for towns with populations of less Spring Ahead! than 5,000. Partial funding was even- tually restored and Garwood ulti- Daylight Saving Time '09 mately received more than $150,000 Sunday, March 8, 2 a.m. in CMPTRA for 2008. Although this number is included in the 2009 mu- Courtesy of David Lynch nicipal budget, borough auditor War- PARKING WOES…Town Councilman Mark Ciarrocca, right, addresses residents ren Korecky said there are indica- at a Saturday meeting on the issue of Westfield High School students’ street parking tions that CMPTRA aid could be cut on surrounding streets as Councilmen Tom Bigosinski, second from left, and David again this year. Haas, center, look on. Also pictured are Bill Link, the host of the meeting) and sitting, Courtesy of Cena Pollitt “It’s estimating here a little bit,” Mr. Mary Ellen O’Boyle. Please see story on Page 10. GOOD DEEDS...Ten women of the Fanwood Presbyterian Church on February 19 put on their aprons and whipped up 24 cakes to help feed the 300 people served Korecky said. “We hope we get what we got last year [in CMPTRA aid].” PAGE INDEX weekly through the AGAPE Community Kitchen Mission for homeless and disad- Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-15 vantaged in Elizabeth. This mission involves volunteers including those from the Overall, Ms. Villaggio said the borough’s spending is “basically flat,” Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9, 16 Classifieds .... 17 Presbyterian Churches of Westfield, First Elizabeth and Cranford. Pictured above, Community ... 6-8 Sports ...... 11-15 A&E ...... 18-20 left to right, are: Betty Zwicky, Anne Teets and Jackie Rezza. with the only significant increase Page 10 Thursday, March 5, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication RVSA Holds Flow Hearings, Hires Power Expert for $35 K By WAYNE BAKER RVSA. The redevelopment plan proposes Specially Written for The Westfield Leader 200 luxury apartments along Westfield RAHWAY — The board of the Rahway Avenue. Valley Sewerage Authority (RVSA) held The Township of Springfield then its first excess flow hearings in several brought in a cadre made up of engineer years on Thursday night and hired a con- Todd Hay, assistant engineer Sam sulting firm to evaluate its emergency Mardini, attorney Bruce Bergen and com- power system. mitteeman Ken Faigenbaum, along with The flow hearings are needed when Mayor Bart Fraenkel. towns exceed their flow capacity into the Mr. Mardini said the township is “very wastewater treatment system. An over- proactive” in managing inflow and infil- flow could cause seepage of raw sewage tration (I&I), and maintaining its sewer into waterways, causing a potential health lines. He said all but four days of excess hazard, according to information avail- flow seemed tied to rain events. Author- able at globalw.com. ity consulting engineer Jim Wancho Courtesy of Jonathan Delano Prior to discussion with each munici- pointed out that melting snow might be RESCUE SERVICE...Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky proclaims March 1 as pality, RVSA Board Chairman Charles the cause, and that six other municipali- SMOKIN…The Westfield Fire Department was at the scene after smoke was “Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad Week,” kicking off the squad’s annual fundraising Lombardo of Garwood said the authority’s ties had excess flows at the same time. reported in theater two of the Rialto Theatre on February 22. The smoke was from drive. Pictured, left to right, are: squad deputy captain Drew Fleyzor, squad vice- intent was to approach the hearings in a Joan Papen, the commissioner from a malfunctioning HVAC system. The building was evacuated and ventilated. president Carol Carson, squad president Bob Barrett and Mayor Skibitsky. non-adversarial manner, and said penal- Scotch Plains, asked about wells in the ties would not be imposed at this time. township. Mr. Mardini said New Jersey Each of the three municipalities took a American Water had reactivated its well Westfield Volunteer Rescue somewhat different tack in their approach about five years ago and that many wet POLICE BLOTTER to the hearings. basement problems disappeared at that First was Roselle Park, which ques- time. Squad Week Proclaimed tioned the metering process, with Bor- Woodbridge officials also explained Westfield School. Valentino-Davinson was trans- ough Clerk Doreen Cali saying that the their proactive approach in handling is- Monday, February 23, Christopher ported to Westfield police headquarters WESTFIELD — Mayor Andy providing volunteer emergency medi- borough’s charges are based on the re- sues like I&I. One program is an inspec- Seto, 20, of Springfield was arrested at and processed. Bail was set at $10,000, Skibitsky presented a proclamation to cal services to the people of Westfield. sults of three meters, but there are eight tion of each house when it changes own- Westfield police headquarters on an out- with an option to post 10 percent. He was Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad Mr. Barrett, now in his 17th year as an unmetered inlets into the system. Atten- ers, looking for illegal hookups to the standing Westfield traffic warrant. He released after posting bail. The juvenile President Bob Barrett and other mem- EMT on the squad, thanked the tion focused on discharges from Schering sanitary sewer system, especially sump was released after posting $99 bail. suspect was processed and turned over to bers of the squad at the town council Westfield Fire and Police Departments Plough, which, according to Roselle pumps, floor drains and downspouts. The Monday, February 23, Sarah Conklin, his parents. Police reported that there was Park’s RVSA commissioner, Attillio township also inspects the grease trap at 26, of Hamburg was arrested at Sparta no damage to the school and that nothing meeting on February 24. The procla- for their continued assistance on the police headquarters on a Westfield crimi- had been taken. mation proclaims the week of March 1 squad’s many daily calls. Venturo, leases discharge rights from all food service facilities monthly. Roselle Park, and on a flood-prone por- Scott Thompson, the municipality’s nal warrant for $750. A further investiga- Monday, March 2, Kenneth Middleton, as “Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad The squad is funded entirely from tion of Cranford, which feeds into Roselle engineer, said the town has spent about $4 tion revealed two additional warrants for 30, of Plainfield was arrested at Westfield Week.” private donations. Members are on duty Park’s lines. million replacing sewer lines over the her, including a Mansfield criminal war- police headquarters on traffic warrant from The proclamation comes as the all- 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Tax- Roselle Park Mayor Joseph DeIorio past two years. The township was ex- rant and a Hardyston motor vehicle war- Westfield for $500. He was processed volunteer rescue squad starts its annual deductible contributions can be mailed said the borough’s water consumption pected to issue a $287,000 trunk sewer rant, each for $500. She was committed to and held in lieu of bail. fund drive. Joining Mr. Barrett at the or dropped off at the Westfield Rescue has been dropping. Mr. DeIorio also sug- replacement contract on Tuesday. The the Union County jail on default of bail. Monday, March 2, Robert Banks, 47, meeting were the squad’s vice-presi- Squad, located at 335 Watterson Street. gested the RVSA look at development township is also considering dedicating a Tuesday, February 24, a Linden resi- of Elizabeth was arrested and charged dent, Carol Carson, and squad deputy- To learn more about volunteering with outside Roselle Park. Mr. Venturo added full-time crew to replacement of sewer dent reported observing an unidentified with DWI after a motor vehicle stop at that the borough had invested consider- lines. Mr. Thompson said it was the town’s man inside her parked motor vehicle on East South Avenue and Sussex Street. He captain, Drew Fleyzor. the rescue squad as either an EMT or the 400 block of East South Avenue. The was transported to Westfield police head- The rescue squad is in its 58th year of dispatcher, call (908) 233-2500. ably in recent years to manage its storm belief that it would prove more cost effec- water runoff in the borough. tive than hiring contractors. suspect, who was apparently searching quarters, processed and released to a re- Borough Engineer Dominick Villano Finally, in a separate meeting, the board her purse, fled the scene. He is described sponsible individual. Westfield Plans How Best said he thought the borough was within its interviewed a group from Hatch, Mott, as a light-skinned black male, 40 to 50 Scotch Plains allotment and suggested that the author- MacDonald engineering firm and their years old, five feet and 10 inches to six Monday, February 23, Maryanne Dou- ity consider additional meters on either a sister company, Careba, Mott, feet tall and weighing 200 pounds. Police glas, 18, of Plainfield was arrested and temporary or permanent basis. MacDonald, about their qualifications to report nothing was taken from the ve- charged with simple assault after police To Apply for Stimulus Aid Mayor DeIorio also said that redevel- make recommendations on emergency hicle. A search of the area failed to locate responded to a disturbance and she was By MICHAEL J. POLLACK make vast improvements in infrastruc- opment of the Romerovski site would add power for the plant. Immediately after the the suspect. seen allegedly fighting with another indi- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader to the borough’s sewage flow. Copies of interview, the board decided to issue a Tuesday, February 24, Terrence vidual. She was processed and released. ture, but they’ve asked for finalized McGovern, 56, of Elizabeth was arrested WESTFIELD – Westfield Mayor plans in less than 10 days. That leaves the borough’s data were requested, and contract for up to $35,000 for the evalua- Tuesday, February 24, a student at the Ms. Cali said they had been sent to the tion. on outstanding traffic warrants from Union County Vocational-Technical Andy Skibitsky told the council about no opportunity to strategize and present Westfield and Keyport, in the amounts of Schools reported that someone removed his experience last Saturday with Gov- a finished plan.” $99 and $763, respectively, pursuant to his iPod, valued at $450, from his un- ernor Jon Corzine at a meeting of fel- Mr. Caruana also said there is a pos- Residents Seek ‘Equitable’ an investigation on the 800 block of Bou- locked locker. low mayors in Drumthwacket, the sibility that suburban areas, such as levard. He was transported to Westfield Wednesday, February 25, a resident of governor’s residence. The meeting cen- Westfield, would not receive a “reason- police headquarters, processed and turned East Front Street reported that her neigh- tered on the process by which federal able opportunity to participate in the Solution to WHS Parking over to Keyport authorities. bor had been harassing her for several stimulus funds will be directed to mu- process” and improve their infrastruc- Wednesday, February 25, Jerome weeks. By PAUL J. PEYTON would be interested in renting the Guard Pickney, Jr., 20, of Plainfield was ar- Wednesday, February 25, Armando nicipalities. ture with such a short timeline. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader facility’s parking lot located across the rested at Plainfield police headquarters Arocho, 29, of Irvington was arrested on He said “shovel-ready” projects stand When asked to what areas stimulus WESTFIELD – The issue of congested street from the high school on Rahway on an outstanding Westfield traffic war- an outstanding warrant after a motor ve- the best chance of receiving funds. funds would be applied if they could be on-street parking around Westfield High Avenue. rant for $750. He also had outstanding hicle stop. He was processed and re- According to the mayor, the stimulus procured, Mr. Caruana’s first response School (WHS), located on Dorian Road, The councilman said under such an traffic warrants from Elizabeth, for $120; leased. stresses support for infrastructure was sewage and drainage. has residents of Dorian Road, Dorian agreement, the town would create student Fanwood, for $150, and Piscataway, for Friday, February 27, Jeffrey Ramos, projects that create jobs. Projects will Mr. Gildea said towns have inquired Place, Dorian Court, Shadowlawn Drive permits at what he estimated would be $628, Pickney was transported to 40, of Plainfield was arrested on an out- and Nottingham Place wanting a more around $200 per year. The councilman Westfield police headquarters, processed standing warrant after a motor vehicle only be considered if they have passed about receiving stimulus money to act equitable solution to current restrictions said the lot could accommodate 600 park- the design phase and have received all as revenue in offsetting the anticipated and held in lieu of bail. stop. He was processed and released. in place on other streets surrounding the ing spaces. He said the town would only Thursday, February 26, Maritza Friday, February 27, Frank DiPillo, 30, necessary environmental approval. increases for the Rahway Valley Sew- high school. charge money to offset whatever rent the Earlier this month, Governor Corzine erage Authority assessment. However, Zumba, 22, of Elizabeth was arrested on of Cutchogue, N.Y. was arrested and David Lynch, one of 30 residents who state wants for the property. The town is an outstanding Westfield traffic warrant charged with driving while intoxicated said the $17 billion in federal stimulus that idea “doesn’t look possible…It attended a 90-minute Saturday morning expected to hear back from the state within after a motor vehicle stop on the 600 (DWI) after a motor vehicle stop, at which money earmarked for New Jersey would doesn’t create jobs,” he said. meeting with Town councilmen Mark the next few weeks. block of West North Avenue. She was time officers smelled the odor of alcohol. generate or protect 100,000 jobs. Westfield has presented three recre- Ciarrocca, Jim Foerst and Tom Bigosinski, “The state (which owns the facility) is released after posting $500 bail. He was processed and released. Roughly $7 billion of that figure is ation projects to the county in hopes said WHS parking became an issue after more motivated just because of the revenue Thursday, February 26, a Westfield Saturday, February 28, Lamont dedicated for tax cuts. that it has success attaining funds. They an addition was put on WHS over the past involved,” Mr. Ciarrocca said. He said this resident brought a purse he found in Sus- Moseley, 24, of Paterson was arrested on 10 years. He said all on-site student park- year would be the first time the lot has sex, N.J. to Westfield police headquarters an outstanding warrant after a motor ve- In late February, State Assembly- include the $2.5 million proposed Me- ing was eliminated at that time, causing a become available to the town since 9/11. woman Joan Quigley of Jersey City morial Park project, which would add and provided the location where he had hicle stop. He was processed and re- spillover onto surrounding streets. Mr. Lynch said if the Armory agree- found it. A further investigation revealed leased. said of the battle for stimulus funds, expanded fields, bathrooms and im- Mr. Lynch said he and the other resi- ment becomes a reality, the group has “It’s really whoever gets to the trough prove drainage; an $800,000 joint ven- that the purse had been stolen in West Saturday, February 28, Geeta dents on the five streets do not have requested that the town institute two-hour Milford. The owner of the purse was Dharmamshot, 25, of Cranford was ar- first.” ture between the town and the board of restrictions in place like other streets in- parking restrictions on all streets around contacted and advised of the ongoing rested and charged with possession of Fourth Ward Councilman Tom education to build a turf field at Edison cluding Edgar Place, Westfield Avenue the school to force students to use the investigation. marijuana after officers observed the drug Bigosinski asked if the money could be Intermediate School and the “turfing” and Stoneleigh Park. He said the fourth designated parking area. Thursday, February 26, Breiner Parra, in her possession. She was processed and applied to funding the South Avenue of Sycamore Field. ward has taken the “brunt” of the WHS Mr. Ciarrocca said if the Armory deal 20, of North Plainfield was arrested at released. streetscape venture proposed by the Second Ward Councilwoman JoAnn parking issue, while streets in the third happens, the area designated for parking Westfield police headquarters on an out- Mountainside ward have restrictions in place. restrictions would be much smaller. With- standing Westfield traffic warrant for Tuesday, February 24, officers re- Downtown Westfield Corporation. Neylan suggested that the town apply “This (restrictions on other streets) has out use of the Armory lot, he said the town The mayor did not think it could and for money to be used for street-paving $500. He was committed to the Union sponded to the Mountainside Rescue pushed the parking problem into our neigh- has discussed putting parking restrictions County jail on default of bail. Squad building on a report of illegal dump- said larger “structural projects,” as op- projects. The mayor responded that borhood,” Mr. Lynch said in an e-mail to in place for all streets within a half-mile posed to smaller refurbishments, stand state and county roads would be the Friday, February 27, Mitulkuma A. ing. According to police, someone had The Westfield Leader. “The of the high school, impacting a much Patel, 23, of Fairlawn was arrested at dumped construction debris in a dumpster a better chance of receiving funding. first priority but that the town could restrictions…are unfair and should be larger area. South Avenue and Livingston Street and located at the site without permission. Jim Gildea, town administrator, has still attempt to seek money for this area. removed so all can share the burden.” He said the town also had discussions charged with driving while intoxicated Authorities will review security cameras been instructed to meet with town de- Ms. Neylan said the town could In a phone interview with The Leader with the board of education to add more (DWI). He was released to a responsible to determine who was responsible. partment heads to brainstorm how best “make the case” for street funding after on Monday, he said Dorian Road, Dorian parking for students along the perimeter individual. Tuesday, February 24, a resident re- to apply for such funds. a winter that has left local roads in “bad Place, Dorian Court, Shadowlawn Drive of the high school’s gymnasium, as well Friday, February 27, a 17-year-old male ported receiving harassing phone calls in and Nottingham Place “have now be- as extending the school’s parking lot into student from Linden allegedly assaulted a which the caller does not speak. Accord- When Mr. Gildea announced that the shape.” Ms. Neylan argued that such a come the parking lots for the high school.” WHS’s adjacent athletic field with the deadline to apply for funds is next venture could help spur job creation. 15-year-old male student from Perth ing to police, an investigation determined Mr. Ciarrocca, who chairs the council’s goal of adding 50 to 100 student parking Amboy at a Lamberts Mill Road school. that the caller was unintentionally calling Wednesday, he was met with laughter First Ward Councilman Frank Arena public safety, transportation and parking spaces on-site. by more than one council member. said towns could experience an “imme- The victim was transported to Robert the victim when he sat on his phone. The committee, said the town was contacted “But the Armory has changed every- Wood Johnson University Hospital in caller agreed to remove the victim’s num- Finance Policy Committee Chair- diate stimulus” if the Council on Af- by the National Guard to see if the town thing,” Mr. Ciarrocca said. Rahway, where he was treated for a split ber from his phone. man Sal Caruana told The Westfield fordable Housing (COAH) were abol- lip and was released. The school con- Tuesday, February 24, Leroy E. Cool, Leader after the meeting, “That is a lot ished; however, the mayor told him that tacted the parents of both juveniles and 49, of Newark was arrested on an out- of money, and it’s a great opportunity to no such discussions had taken place. the matter remains under investigation. standing warrant out of Mountainside. Board of Ed. Candidates No charges had been filed at press time. He was processed and released. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Friday, February 27, after being in- Wednesday, February 25, Cornell volved in a motor vehicle accident at the Davis, 48, of Orange was arrested at the Whitehouse of Fanwood, board presi- tal Education in the School of Health South Avenue traffic circle, Gabriel A. Essex County jail on an outstanding war- dent, and Betty Anne Woerner of Related Professions and practices den- Cruz, 39, of Annapolis, Md. was arrested rant in the amount of $750. He was pro- Scotch Plains have filed a petition for tistry at the department’s clinic. on South Avenue in Scotch Plains and cessed and released. re-election. Linda Nelson of Scotch She serves as chair on the admis- charged with DWI and with leaving the Thursday, February 26, Jason A. Plains is not seeking to run again after sions committee for the department scene of an accident. No injuries were Novello, 30, of Clark was arrested for serving nine years on the board. and chair on the admission and aca- reported. Cruz was released to a respon- driving with a suspended license after a Board member Jane Costello of demic standards for the school. She is sible individual. motor vehicle stop. He was processed and Scotch Plains has resigned after serv- a graduate of the New Jersey Dental Saturday, February 28, Nelson Matias, released. Jr., 38, of Westfield was arrested on an Thursday, February 26, Claire Damore, ing two years of a three-year term and School in Newark and Jersey City outstanding Woodbridge criminal war- 49, of Springfield was arrested on an the board will seek applications to State College (now called New Jer- rant for $90 following an investigation in outstanding warrant out of Union in the fulfill the remaining year. sey City University) in Jersey City. the area of Central Avenue and Cedar amount of $120. She was processed and Karen Kulikowski of Watchung She was Park Middle School PTA Street. He was released after posting bail. released. Terrace in Scotch Plains is a new president when her son was enrolled Saturday, February 28, John Fanwood candidate in this year’s race. in Park Middle School and now serves Baumgartner, 45, of Clark was arrested Sunday, February 22, a resident re- Ms. Kulikowski moved to Scotch on the PTA council as vice-president, during a motor vehicle stop in the area of ported that sometime between Friday, Plains in 2000 and is a full time teacher which will conclude in June. She is West North Avenue and East Broad Street February 20, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb- for the University of Medicine and the mother of one son who is a sopho- on an outstanding no-bail warrant issued ruary 22, at 8 p.m. someone removed his by the Clark Police Department. He was unlocked bicycle, valued at $200, from Dentistry of New Jersey, which leases more at the Union County Vo-tech. transported to Westfield police headquar- the South Avenue train station. space on the Union County Vo-tech In Mountainside, incumbent Mary ters, processed and issued summonses for Tuesday, February 24, Marvin G. campus on Raritan Road. She teaches Beth Schaumberg of Darby Lane and having open containers of alcohol in a Gomez, 36, of Jersey City was arrested on dental hygiene and dental assisting newcomer Jorge A. Batista of Egan motor vehicle and an unregistered motor an outstanding warrant out of Hackensack within the Department of Allied Den- Court are running unopposed for two vehicle. Baumgartner was turned over to after a motor vehicle stop on South Av- board seats. Incumbent Joseph the Clark Police Department. enue. He was processed and released. Save even more than before with Allstate. Tinnirella did not file for re-election. Saturday, February 28, two male juve- Thursday, February 26, Howard Eell, Freeholders In Garwood, incumbents Adele niles from Cranford, ages 15 and 16, and 42, of Fanwood was arrested on an out- Lewis, Barbara Greet and Russell one male juvenile from Clark, age 17, standing Fanwood warrant after a field Drivers who switched to Allstate saved an CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 were detained by police officers after a investigation on Martine Avenue. He was Graham are unopposed in their quest criminal mischief complaint was received processed and released. average of $353 a year. So when you’re lated to the course closing. for re-election. Ms. Lewis is the board from a resident of the 300 block of Con- Thursday, February 26, Wayne F. shopping for car insurance, call me first. In response to rumors that the president and Mr. Graham was elected necticut Street. White, 40, of South Plainfield was ar- county was planning on purchasing as a write-in for a one-year unexpired The juveniles allegedly threw rocks at rested on an outstanding South Plainfield You could be surprised by how much the privately-owned Roselle Country term last year. He is seeking a full the victim’s residence, causing an un- warrant after a field investigation on you’ll save. Club, Mr. Mirabella said the board term this year. known amount of damage. The juveniles Martine Avenue. He was processed and has “not made a formal decision on No candidates filed for a one-year were turned over to their parents at the turned over to the South Plainfield Police Ron Bansky whether we’re interested in that prop- unexpired term this year. According scene. The Westfield Police Department’s Department. to the board’s business office, a write- Juvenile Bureau will further investigate Saturday, February 28, a 16-year-old (800) 554-6964 erty or not.” the case. No charges had been filed at juvenile from Fanwood was arrested and After the urging of the members of in candidate could capture the seat press time. charged with possession of marijuana and the public for more information, with 10 or more votes, otherwise the Sunday, March 1, Alicia Caccholi, 21, resisting arrest, and three 16-year-old ju- 519 South Ave West county officials said they would hold board would interview candidates to of Colonia was arrested and charged with veniles from Scotch Plains were arrested Westfield a meeting with the group of con- fill the slot. possession of less than 50 grams of sus- and charged with possession of marijuana. [email protected] cerned golfers yesterday at the Union pected marijuana and possession of drug According to police, officers responded County administration building in paraphernalia after a motor vehicle stop to a report of suspicious activity in the Elizabeth. Mr. Buettner said his group at Central Avenue and Greene Place. She area of the nature center and observed the was planning on attending that meet- was released on her own recognizance usage of the controlled dangerous sub- with summonses. stance. The juveniles attempted to elude ing. Sunday, March 1, Andrew Valentino- police, but were apprehended, authorities “That’s the meeting I’ve been ask- Annual savings based on information reported nationally by new Allstate auto customers for Davinson, 18, of Westfield and a 17-year- said. All four juveniles were processed policies written in 2007. Actual savings will vary. ing for,” Mr. Buettner said. “Just tell old male from Scotch Plains were ar- and turned over to responsible adults pend- Allstate New Jersey Property and Casualty Insurance Company: Bridgewater, NJ. © 2009 us what you’re thinking so at least we rested and charged with burglary and ing a court appearance in the Elizabeth Allstate Insurance Company can participate.” criminal trespassing at Westfield High Family Court. USPS 485200 Thursday, March 5, 2009 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 50TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 10-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] Fanwood Expects ‘Not Much’ From Fed Stimulus Package By TED RITTER added. Members could be formally appointed Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Mayor Mahr plans to speak this as soon as next week’s regular Bor- FANWOOD — Mayor Colleen week with Union County officials to ough Council meeting. Mahr and the borough council, at discuss any potential options for se- Borough Engineer Joseph Pryor their agenda meeting Tuesday night, curing transportation, environmental, reported that while “times are kind of talked about the federal economic or infrastructure funding. slow” regarding capital construction recovery package and how it could In other business, Mayor Mahr said work due to the economy, the bor- relate to Fanwood. the first meeting of the borough’s ough has existing grant money ear- Mayor Mahr said she and a group soon-to-be formed budget advisory marked for two projects. of other mayors met with Governor committee is scheduled for March Mr. Pryor said $200,000 is set aside Jon Corzine last week to focus on the 17. for the Belvedere Avenue construc- stimulus package. The mayor said the names of “four tion job, which “has not been de- “At the end of the day, there’s not to five bi-partisan people” have been signed yet,” and another $200,000 is much in there for towns…that’s what nominated to serve on the panel and tagged for the Russell Road recon- I came away with,” said Mayor Mahr. will be considered by the governing struction project. “I think our best bet…is to lobby body’s Administration and Finance Mr. Pryor said the Russell Road ourselves for [stimulus funding],” she Committee within the next week. job has already been designed and, as per the grant, a contract must be awarded by mid-September. “You have time, but it’s on the horizon,” Mr. Pryor told the mayor and council. The governing body also discussed a proposal by the Recreation Com- mission to convert the old and crum- bling skating rink at Forest Road Park Courtesy of Nick Carter COMFORTABLY NUMB...Hearty soles take of advantage of the snow storm that arrived Monday by having fun sledding into a “skateboard park.” in Echo Lake Park. The snow brought several inches of ideal powder then temperatures plunged turning much to ice by “I asked [the Recreation Commis- Wednesday. sion] to make up a game plan, and I’m expecting to see it in the next few months,” Councilman David Valian said. “Of course, it all costs money,” SPF BOE Looking for Stimulus Mr. Valian added. Noting that the park “needs atten- tion,” Mayor Mahr said the area around the old skating rink “is a vital Funds; Costello Resigns Seat part of the park and it’s not being By JESSICA E. JASKULA new draft and have $100 fees de- participate than none at all because of used.” Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times frayed,” she read in one part. elimination.” Courtesy of Cena Pollitt Borough officials also said Forest SCOTCH PLAINS — Last “It’s been a balance,” Board Presi- With the overall budget, “the GOOD DEEDS...Ten women of the Fanwood Presbyterian Church on February Road Park’s tennis and basketball Thursday’s regular public meeting of dent Trip Whitehouse said of the pro- thought process was not to target any 19 put on their aprons and whipped up 24 cakes to help feed the 300 people served courts need work, among other pro- the Scotch-Plains Fanwood Board of posed fees for certain programs and particular area, but to touch on a weekly through the AGAPE Community Kitchen Mission for homeless and posed projects including a “senior Education began with conversation athletics, which were discussed at the variety of levels,” Mr. Whitehouse disadvantaged in Elizabeth. This mission involves volunteers including those walkway.” regarding the current economic situ- BOE’s last meeting. “The other op- said. “We didn’t take these sugges- from the Presbyterian Churches of Westfield, First Elizabeth and Cranford. Councilwoman Joan Wheeler also tion has been to eliminate some of tions lightly, but in the end the money Pictured above, left to right, are: Betty Zwicky, Anne Teets and Jackie Rezza. ation and the effect it has had on the emphasized, “There really isn’t good school budget process. School offi- these programs completely. I would has to come from somewhere,” he access from the park to the building” cials unveiled an $80-million budget rather have some students able to CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 for disabled citizens. last month that includes a proposal to Mayor Mahr said she would like charge $100 for each student involved Cty. Golfers Seek Answers the Recreation Commission to attend in extracurricular. The school budget No School Board Races in an upcoming council meeting to fur- represents a 3.2 percent increase over ther discuss park improvement plans. last year. From Freeholder Board Before the governing body went Scotch Plains resident Rona SP-F, Few in Other Towns By RAYNOR DENITZIO the proposed changes to the remain- into executive session, Mayor Mahr Goldberg read a poem entitled “Bud- By PAUL J. PEYTON the board will seek applications to Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ing two county courses. also announced that the consulting get Woes” to board members, several Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times fulfill the remaining year. ELIZABETH — Discussion of “Everyone sitting here talking about firm EcoScience will be paid $3,500 of whom applauded her efforts when AREA – Monday afternoon was Karen Kulikowski of Watchung Union County golf dominated Thurs- golf in Union County still doesn’t to do a “preliminary review” of the she concluded. the closing date for submitting appli- Terrace in Scotch Plains is a new day night’s freeholder meeting as have the information to talk intelli- Livingston-Wilbor property, which “Our children deserve the best I cations to become a candidate for candidate in this year’s race. impassioned golfers sought informa- gently about it,” Jim Buettner, a county the borough purchased last year, to am sure you would agree, for every- local school boards. The elections Ms. Kulikowski moved to Scotch tion and answers regarding potential resident and golfer said. “I think the determine if there are any environ- thing we want, we just don’t have the will be held on Tuesday, April 21, at Plains in 2000 and is a full time teacher changes at the county’s three public board is being directed to make a mental issues that need to be ad- money. The proposed budget is a start, which time residents will also be asked for the University of Medicine and courses. decision [on information] that is just dressed. but we need to find a way to create a to approve local school budgets. On Dentistry of New Jersey, which leases Faced with a $24-million budget not there, at least it’s not available to Tuesday, Governor Jon Corzine ex- space on the Union County Vo-tech gap and citing a deficit of $700,000 at us.” tended the candidate filing deadline campus on Raritan Road. She teaches the courses, Union County Manager They also asked the board to con- SID Board Decides On to Wednesday afternoon (past The dental hygiene and dental assisting George Devanney has proposed sider other options instead of closing Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times press within the Department of Allied Den- changes to the county’s golf opera- Oak Ridge, including opening the deadline) due to Monday’s snow tal Education in the School of Health tions. Among these changes is clos- course for weekend play only, in- Name and Legal Status storm. As of Tuesday: Related Professions and practices ing Oak Ridge Golf Course in Clark, creased advertising, raising greens By FRED T. ROSSI organizations, individuals and public There are no competitive races in dentistry at the department’s clinic. which, he said, was responsible for fees and making more of an effort to Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times and private entities within and outside Scotch Plains-Fanwood, She serves as chairman on the ad- more than $400,000 of the losses. promote the course to non-county SCOTCH PLAINS — The board the Town engaged in similar Mountainside or Garwood this year. missions committee for the depart- The county estimates that closing that residents. of directors of the Special Improve- activities.” In addition, there are no candidates ment and chairman on the admission course would save roughly $750,000 “I think you’re doing yourself an ment District (SID) last week settled The legal memorandum states that for unexpired seats in Scotch Plains and academic standards for the through a combination of staff reduc- injustice and you’re doing a disser- on a formal name for the corporation the management corporation, unlike and Garwood. Westfield voters will school. She is a graduate of the New tions and reduced maintenance, fuel vice to the county by closing that that will manage the downtown busi- a typical Sec. 501(c)3 entity, “is not have an opportunity to select three Jersey Dental School in Newark and and utility costs. course,” golfer Ellis Hester said. ness district and other neighborhoods organized for religious, scientific, candidates for board of education Jersey City State College (now called “I think in this particular case, we Although Freeholder Estrada said included within the SID boundaries. testing for public safety, literary, or (BOE) among a field of five includ- New Jersey City University) in Jer- have some real issues we need to the closing was “a done deal in my The Scotch Plains Management Corp. educational purposes. Nor does it ing one incumbent. sey City. She was Park Middle School tackle and [closing Oak Ridge] is a own personal opinion,” Board Chair- will be the name of the new nonprofit appear to be organized for charitable On the Scotch Plains-Fanwood PTA president when her son was proposal that has some weight,” Free- man Al Mirabella stressed that no entity, similar to the Downtown purposes.” Instead, the management Board of Education, three seats are enrolled in Park Middle School and holder Angel Estrada said. final decision has been made by the Westfield Corp. that oversees the busi- corporation’s purposes fall within the open for election and one seat is now serves on the PTA council as In addition to the course closing, board. ness district in neighboring Westfield. definitions of a Sec. 501(c)4 organi- open to fulfill the remaining year of vice-president, which will conclude Mr. Devanney proposed other changes “It hasn’t been decided, that’s Free- Besides agreeing on the name at its zation. a three-year term. Incumbents in June. She is the mother of one son aimed at making the county’s golf holder Estrada’s opinion,” Mr. meeting last Wednesday, the board No date has yet been set for the Norman Trip Whitehouse of who is a sophomore at the Union operations more profitable, includ- Mirabella said. Mr. Estrada is chair- also decided on the legal status of the board’s next meeting. Fanwood, board president, and Betty County Vo-tech. ing privatizing clubhouse operations man of the board’s fiscal affairs com- new management corporation. Anne Woerner of Scotch Plains have In Westfield, the seats of Anne at Ash Brook and Galloping Hill. mittee. Relying on a legal opinion provided filed a petition for re-election. Linda Riegel, Beth Cassie and Jane Clancy There are also plans for a practice Mr. Mirabella also said the county in a memorandum by board member Nelson of Scotch Plains is not seek- are up for re-election. Ms. Riegel, facility and driving range at Gallop- has not determined what would be- and attorney Ted Schiller, the board ing to run again after serving nine who is serving her ninth year on the ing Hill, which the county hopes to come of the property if Oak Ridge is agreed that the corporation will be Spring Ahead! years on the board. board, and board member Ms. Cassie, open this summer, which it estimates indeed closed, though he said the classified as an nonprofit entity under Daylight Saving Time '09 Board member Jane Costello of who has served seven years on the could generate up to $50,000 a month plans would include “no housing or Sec. 501(c)4 of the Internal Revenue Scotch Plains has resigned after serv- board, are not seeking re-election. in revenue. development of any kind.” Code. While nonprofits under Sec. Sunday, March 8, 2 a.m. ing two years of a three-year term and CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 A group of golfers pressed the free- Among the potential ideas for the 501(c)3 are typically “organized and holder board for information about land mentioned in the proposed bud- operated exclusively for religious, the particular problems facing Oak get from the Department of Parks and charitable, scientific, testing for public Ridge and for definitive answers re- Community Renewal was a cross- safety, literary, or education purposes” garding the closing of the course and CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 and are exempt from federal income taxes and, usually, state and local taxes, those nonprofits that fall under Sec. 501(c)4 of the federal tax code are classified as a civic league or organization “not organized for profit but operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare.” These organizations are also exempt from federal tax. The Scotch Plains Management Meet Superintendent Corp.’s by-laws state that its purposes are “to formulate, promote and For Coffee, March 9 implement the economic AREA – There will be a coffee revitalization and general welfare of with the Scotch Plains-Fanwood the [SID] and the Town; promote and Superintendent of Schools, Mar- preserve the cultural, historic, tourist garet Hayes, on Monday March 9, and civic interests of the [SID] and 2009. The meeting will be at 7:30 Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the Town; mobilize available public p.m. in the media center of Terrill TAKING TIME TO LISTEN...Scotch Plains Mayor Nancy Malool, left, met with and private resources for [these] Middle School on Terrill Road in residents last Saturday morning at the southside firehouse during her monthly purposes; …promote business Scotch Plains. All are welcome. If Coffee with the Mayor program. opportunities, employment, CAREER DAY...Union County Vo-Tech students Arthur and Warren Rose of there are questions, please email PAGE INDEX Fanwood receive a resolution in honor of “National Career and Technical consumer choices, shopper’s to: [email protected], Karen facilities, and the general civic Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-15 Education Month.” Pictured, left to right, are: UCVT Superintendent Thomas Kulikowski Vice President - Scotch Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9, 16 Classifieds .... 17 Bistocchi, Arthur and Warren, and Union County Freeholder Chairman Al interests; [and] aid, work with and Plains-Fanwood PTA Council . Mirabella of Fanwood. participate in the activities of other Community ... 6-8 Sports ...... 11-15 A&E ...... 18-20 Page 10 Thursday, March 5, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION RVSA Holds Flow Hearings, Hires Power Expert By WAYNE BAKER the RVSA. The redevelopment plan pro- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times poses 200 luxury apartments along RAHWAY — The board of the Westfield Avenue. Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority The Township of Springfield then (RVSA) held its first excess flow hear- brought in a cadre made up of engineer ings in several years on Thursday night Todd Hay, assistant engineer Sam and hired a consulting firm to evaluate its Mardini, attorney Bruce Bergen and com- emergency power system. mitteeman Ken Faigenbaum, along with The flow hearings are needed when Mayor Bart Fraenkel. towns exceed their flow capacity into the Mr. Mardini said the township is “very wastewater treatment system. An over- proactive” in managing inflows and in- flow could cause seepage of raw sewage filtration (I&I), and maintaining its sewer into waterways, causing a potential health lines. He said all but four days of excess hazard, according to information avail- flow seemed tied to rain events. Author- able at globalw.com. ity consulting engineer Jim Wancho Raynor Denitzio for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Prior to discussion with each munici- pointed out that melting snow might be SCOUTS’ HONOR...Garwood Mayor Dennis McCarthy honors members of the pality, RVSA Board Chairman Charles the cause, and that six other municipali- borough’s Boy Scout troop on their 99th anniversary at the council’s February Lombardo of Garwood said the ties had excess flows at the same time. 24 meeting. The scouts presented flags and recited the scout oath. Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times authority’s intent was to approach the Joan Papen, the commissioner from WINTER FUN...Scotch Hills Golf Course in Scotch Plains is popular with hearings in a non-adversarial manner, Scotch Plains, asked about wells in the sledders Monday as school was closed due to the snow storm. and said penalties would not be imposed township. Mr. Mardini said New Jersey at this time. Each of the three munici- American Water had reactivated its well POLICE BLOTTER palities took a somewhat different tack about five years ago and that many wet in their approach to the hearings. basement problems disappeared at that SPF BOE Looking to Fed First was Roselle Park, which ques- time. Westfield ported to Westfield police headquarters tioned the metering process, with Bor- Woodbridge officials also explained Monday, February 23, Christopher and processed. Bail was set at $10,000, ough Clerk Doreen Cali saying that the their proactive approach in handling is- Seto, 20, of Springfield was arrested at with an option to post 10 percent. He was Stimulus for Added Revenue borough’s charges are based on the re- sues like I&I. One program is an inspec- Westfield police headquarters on an out- released after posting bail. The juvenile sults of three meters, but there are eight tion of each house when it changes own- standing Westfield traffic warrant. He suspect was processed and turned over to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 unmetered inlets into the system. Atten- ers, looking for illegal hookups to the was released after posting $99 bail. his parents. Police reported that there was tion focused on discharges from Schering sanitary sewer system, especially sump Monday, February 23, Sarah Conklin, no damage to the school and that nothing said, noting the “climate that we cur- To meet a revenue shortfall, Gover- Plough, which, according to Roselle pumps, floor drains and downspouts. rently live in.” nor Corzine has announced that, 26, of Hamburg was arrested at Sparta had been taken. Park’s RVSA commissioner, Attillio The township also inspects the grease police headquarters on a Westfield crimi- Monday, March 2, Kenneth Middleton, The goal for class sizes, he said, among other cuts in the current state Venturo, leases discharge rights from trap at all food service facilities monthly. nal warrant for $750. A further investiga- 30, of Plainfield was arrested at Westfield would be to keep them at “commu- budget, he would cut approximately Roselle Park, and on a flood-prone por- Scott Thompson, the municipality’s tion revealed two additional warrants for police headquarters on traffic warrant from nity acceptable levels.” $75 million from school funding, Mrs. tion of Cranford, which feeds into Roselle engineer, said the town has spent about her, including a Mansfield criminal war- Westfield for $500. He was processed Mr. Whitehouse encouraged the Nelson said. He has proposed Park’s lines. $4 million replacing sewer lines over the rant and a Hardyston motor vehicle war- and held in lieu of bail. public to come to board meetings or apension deferral legislation, which Roselle Park Mayor Joseph DeIorio past two years. The township was ex- rant, each for $500. She was committed to Monday, March 2, Robert Banks, 47, budget presentations if they have sug- would allow school districts and mu- said the borough’s water consumption pected to issue a $287,000 trunk sewer the Union County jail on default of bail. of Elizabeth was arrested and charged gestions or feel strongly about a par- nicipalities to defer up to half of their has been dropping. Mr. DeIorio also sug- replacement contract on Tuesday. The Tuesday, February 24, a Linden resi- with DWI after a motor vehicle stop at ticular subject. “We need to hear it. In pension payment to PERS, Mrs. gested the RVSA look at development township is also considering dedicating dent reported observing an unidentified East South Avenue and Sussex Street. He outside Roselle Park. Mr. Venturo added a full-time crew to replacement of sewer man inside her parked motor vehicle on was transported to Westfield police head- these three weeks or so [before the Nelson said. the 400 block of East South Avenue. The vote], things can still be altered,” he However, the proposal is currently that the borough had invested consider- lines. Mr. Thompson said it was the quarters, processed and released to a re- ably in recent years to manage its storm town’s belief that it would prove more suspect, who was apparently searching sponsible individual. said. stalled and, Mrs. Nelson explained, water runoff in the borough. cost effective than hiring contractors. her purse, fled the scene. He is described Scotch Plains “I appreciate your explaining what Governor Corzine recently an- Borough Engineer Dominick Villano Finally, in a separate meeting, the board as a light-skinned black male, 40 to 50 Monday, February 23, Maryanne Dou- you had to deal with,” Mrs. Goldberg nounced that he would still cut the said he thought the borough was within interviewed a group from Hatch, Mott, years old, five feet and 10 inches to six glas, 18, of Plainfield was arrested and said, also encouraging the public to $75 million, even if they are unable to its allotment and suggested that the au- MacDonald engineering firm and their feet tall and weighing 200 pounds. Police charged with simple assault after police “show up at these meetings.” defer pension payments. thority consider additional meters on sister company, Careba, Mott, report nothing was taken from the ve- responded to a disturbance and she was Board member Linda Nelson took “It matters to school districts either a temporary or permanent basis. MacDonald, about their qualifications to hicle. A search of the area failed to locate seen allegedly fighting with another indi- time to explain the national economic whether he takes it from foundation Mayor DeIorio also said that redevel- make recommendations on emergency the suspect. vidual. She was processed and released. stimulus package, as she understood aid (which goes to lower income dis- opment of the Romerovski site would power for the plant. Immediately after Tuesday, February 24, Terrence Tuesday, February 24, a student at the add to the borough’s sewage flow. Cop- the interview, the board decided to issue McGovern, 56, of Elizabeth was arrested Union County Vocational-Technical it. New Jersey should expect to re- tricts) or categorical aid,” Mrs. Nelson on outstanding traffic warrants from Schools reported that someone removed ceive approximately $17.4 billion in said. Scotch Plains-Fanwood only ies of the borough’s data were requested, a contract for up to $35,000 for the and Ms. Cali said they had been sent to evaluation. Westfield and Keyport, in the amounts of his iPod, valued at $450, from his un- funding and tax cuts over the next two receives categorical aid. “If the leg- $99 and $763, respectively, pursuant to locked locker. years, she said. Of this money, she islation isn’t passed and the governor an investigation on the 800 block of Bou- Wednesday, February 25, a resident of added, approximately $1.3 billion is cuts categorical aid, it will hit all levard. He was transported to Westfield East Front Street reported that her neigh- expected in state stabilization aid, districts hard, but the impact will be Garwood Council Presents police headquarters, processed and turned bor had been harassing her for several from which an expected $988 million uneven,” she said. over to Keyport authorities. weeks. would be used for education aid. The Additionally, board officials ap- Wednesday, February 25, Jerome Wednesday, February 25, Armando state, Mrs. Nelson said, could use this proved Monday, March 30, as the Preliminary $6.9-Mil. Budget Pickney, Jr., 20, of Plainfield was ar- Arocho, 29, of Irvington was arrested on rested at Plainfield police headquarters an outstanding warrant after a motor ve- money to “shore up its budget, pre- date to hold the public hearing on the By RAYNOR DENITZIO Warren Korecky said there are indica- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times on an outstanding Westfield traffic war- hicle stop. He was processed and re- vent cutbacks in services and avert proposed 2009-2010 school budget. tions that CMPTRA aid could be cut rant for $750. He also had outstanding leased. layoffs.” In other business, board Vice- GARWOOD — Saying they are in a again this year. traffic warrants from Elizabeth, for $120; Friday, February 27, Jeffrey Ramos, New Jersey will also get approxi- President Sasha Slocum made a “holding pattern” as they await Governor “It’s estimating here a little bit,” Mr. Fanwood, for $150, and Piscataway, for 40, of Plainfield was arrested on an out- mately $253 million for Title 1 grants, motion to recognize the service of Jon Corzine’s budget address and a vote Korecky said. “We hope we get what we $628, Pickney was transported to standing warrant after a motor vehicle which will help districts meet the board member Jane Costello, who by the State Legislature on a pension got last year [in CMPTRA aid].” Westfield police headquarters, processed stop. He was processed and released. federal government’s No Child Left recently announced her resignation deferral bill, the Garwood Borough Coun- Overall, Ms. Villaggio said the and held in lieu of bail. Friday, February 27, Frank DiPillo, 30, Behind requirements, and approxi- from the board effective March 1. cil began preliminary discussions on a borough’s spending is “basically flat,” Thursday, February 26, Maritza of Cutchogue, N.Y. was arrested and mately $370 million in the Individu- Mrs. Costello has represented Scotch proposed $6.9-million budget Monday with the only significant increase being in Zumba, 22, of Elizabeth was arrested on charged with driving while intoxicated night. insurance costs, the Rahway Valley Sew- an outstanding Westfield traffic warrant (DWI) after a motor vehicle stop, at which als With Disabilities Act (IDEA) fund- Plains on the board of education As it presently stands, the proposed erage Authority payment and salaries. after a motor vehicle stop on the 600 time officers smelled the odor of alcohol. ing, which would more than double since April 2007 and has held roles budget would result in an average tax The borough’s surplus is also lower than block of West North Avenue. She was He was processed and released. the current special education funding on numerous committees including increase of $170 per $103,000 in assessed anticipated this year because of reduced released after posting $500 bail. Saturday, February 28, Lamont in New Jersey, Mrs. Nelson said. The curriculum, policy and community property value. However, this number interest rates. Thursday, February 26, a Westfield Moseley, 24, of Paterson was arrested on question remains as to whether this relations. She was also a liaison to could increase if the Legislature does not “There really isn’t that much to cut,” resident brought a purse he found in Sus- an outstanding warrant after a motor ve- IDEA funding will come in addition the Union County Educational Ser- pass the pension bill on Monday, March Ms. Villaggio said. “Our departments did sex to Westfield police headquarters and hicle stop. He was processed and re- to current IDEA funding, or if it will vices Commission. 16. Under the legislation, the borough an excellent job in 2008 with keeping provided the location where he had found leased. replace state aid, she added. In other Mrs. Slocum thanked Mrs. Costello would be able to defer $225,000 in pen- their expenses within their budget.” it. A further investigation revealed that Saturday, February 28, Geeta words, she said, “Will it supplement for her “dedication to excellence in sion payments this year, officials said. The council said it plans to introduce the purse had been stolen in West Milford. Dharmamshot, 25, of Cranford was ar- The borough must also wait to see if the budget during its Tuesday, March 24 The owner of the purse was contacted and rested and charged with possession of or will it supplant?” education” as well as her “profes- Consolidated Municipal Property Tax meeting. Ms. Villaggio also said the coun- advised of the ongoing investigation. marijuana after officers observed the drug “We’re still not clear how the stimu- sionalism and guidance.” Relief Act (CMPTRA) aid levels are again cil will apply for extraordinary state aid, Thursday, February 26, Breiner Parra, in her possession. She was processed and lus funding will affect our state aid,” “I think your commitment has been reduced in Gov. Corzine’s budget, which although the amount will be determined 20, of North Plainfield was arrested at released. Mrs. Nelson said. “All of these ques- a model for all of us,” Mr. Whitehouse will be introduced on March 10. after the state pension bill and budget Westfield police headquarters on an out- Mountainside tions impact the budget we’re putting said. “Everything is pending,” Finance Com- numbers are released. standing Westfield traffic warrant for Tuesday, February 24, officers re- together. They have all of us waiting.” “You have indeed opened doors for mittee Chairwoman Kathleen Villaggio “Our taxpayers need any relief,” Ms. $500. He was committed to the Union sponded to the Mountainside Rescue many students,” Superintendent of said. “Pending the pension legislation, Villaggio said. “That’s why we’re look- County jail on default of bail. Squad building on a report of illegal dump- Schools Margaret Hayes said. “You pending final certification of state aid.” ing for the aid, to decrease the tax in- Friday, February 27, Mitulkuma A. ing. According to police, someone had are an asset to education.” In his budget last year, Gov. Corzine crease.” Patel, 23, of Fairlawn was arrested at dumped construction debris in a dumpster Freeholders initially eliminated all CMPTRA aid for Last year’s municipal budget was $6.8 South Avenue and Livingston Street and located at the site without permission. Mrs. Nelson announced that she towns with populations of less than 5,000. million with an average tax impact of charged with driving while intoxicated Authorities will review security cameras would not seek re-election for her Partial funding was eventually restored $177 per $100,000 of assessed value. The (DWI). He was released to a responsible to determine who was responsible. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Scotch Plains seat on the BOE. The and Garwood ultimately received more borough had faced a tax increase of $518 individual. Tuesday, February 24, a resident re- filing deadline for BOE seats was on than $150,000 in CMPTRA for 2008. until CMPTRA aid was partially restored Friday, February 27, a 17-year-old male ported receiving harassing phone calls in country skiing park, as well as bi- Monday. Although this number is included in the and the state awarded $250,000 in ex- student from Linden allegedly assaulted a which the caller does not speak. Accord- cycling and archery facilities. The The SP-F BOE also adopted Thurs- 2009 municipal budget, borough auditor traordinary aid. 15-year-old male student from Perth ing to police, an investigation determined Oak Ridge clubhouse is also a his- day a resolution proclaiming March Amboy at a Lamberts Mill Road school. that the caller was unintentionally calling toric building requiring renova- 2009 as “Youth Art Month.” The victim was transported to Robert the victim when he sat on his phone. The tions, but the freeholders said that Wood Johnson University Hospital in caller agreed to remove the victim’s num- issue is unrelated to the course clos- Westfield Ponders Plan Board of Education Rahway, where he was treated for a split ber from his phone. ing. lip and was released. The school con- Tuesday, February 24, Leroy E. Cool, In response to rumors that the To Secure Stimulus Aid tacted the parents of both juveniles and 49, of Newark was arrested on an out- By MICHAEL J. POLLACK Candidates for Towns the matter remains under investigation. standing warrant out of Mountainside. county was planning on purchasing No charges had been filed at press time. the privately-owned Roselle Country Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times He was processed and released. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Friday, February 27, after being in- Wednesday, February 25, Cornell Club, Mr. Mirabella said the board WESTFIELD – Westfield Mayor Andy volved in a motor vehicle accident at the Davis, 48, of Orange was arrested at the has “not made a formal decision on Skibitsky told the council about his expe- Ms. Clancy, a resident of Norwood issue rather than an issue about one South Avenue traffic circle, Gabriel A. Essex County jail on an outstanding war- whether we’re interested in that prop- rience last Saturday with Governor Jon Drive, has filed for another term. Also school. He said he has spoken at BOE Cruz, 39, of Annapolis, Md. was arrested rant in the amount of $750. He was pro- erty or not.” Corzine at a meeting of fellow mayors in filing for the three seats are David meetings to tell the board that there on South Avenue in Scotch Plains and cessed and released. After the urging of the members of the governor’s residence about the pro- Finn of Stevens Avenues, Richard needs to be more “transparency about charged with DWI and with leaving the Thursday, February 26, Jason A. cess by which federal stimulus funds will Mattessich of Lenox Avenue, Michael decision making” on the board. He scene of an accident. No injuries were Novello, 30, of Clark was arrested for the public for more information, be directed to municipalities. county officials said they would hold McLane of Tuttle Parkway and Kathy said it was important that people run reported. Cruz was released to a respon- driving with a suspended license after a He said “shovel-ready” projects stand sible individual. motor vehicle stop. He was processed and a meeting with the group of con- a better chance of receiving funds, spe- Monteiro of Michael Drive. for the BOE to bring “new ideas” to Mr. Finn, a sales consultant, said the board. Saturday, February 28, Nelson Matias, released. cerned golfers yesterday at the Union cifically building or repairing highly trav- Jr., 38, of Westfield was arrested on an Thursday, February 26, Claire Damore, County administration building in eled roads and bridges. the redistricting of Washington School Candidate Monteiro, an archi- outstanding Woodbridge criminal war- 49, of Springfield was arrested on an Elizabeth. Mr. Buettner said his group Earlier this month, Governor Corzine students to Edison Intermediate tect by trade who is director of rant for $90 following an investigation in outstanding warrant out of Union in the was planning on attending that meet- said the $17 billion in federal stimulus School next fall was among the rea- construction administration for the area of Central Avenue and Cedar amount of $120. She was processed and ing. money earmarked for New Jersey would sons he is seeking a BOE seat. New Jersey City University (for- Street. He was released after posting bail. released. “That’s the meeting I’ve been ask- generate or protect 100,000 jobs. “It was more about the process merly Jersey City University), said Saturday, February 28, John Fanwood In late February, Jersey City Assem- than who was redistricted and why,” she wants to use her experience on Baumgartner, 45, of Clark was arrested Sunday, February 22, a resident re- ing for,” Mr. Buettner said. “Just tell blywoman Joan Quigley said of the battle us what you’re thinking so at least we Mr. Finn said. “I think I would be multi-million dollar budgets on the during a motor vehicle stop in the area of ported that sometime between Friday, for stimulus funds, “It’s really whoever West North Avenue and East Broad Street February 20, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb- can participate.” gets to the trough first.” remiss if I did not offer my services BOE, as well as improve “commu- after what has transpired over the nity engagement” in Westfield on on an outstanding no-bail warrant issued ruary 22, at 8 p.m. someone removed his last few months (over redistrict- school issues. She has resided in by the Clark Police Department. He was unlocked bicycle, valued at $200, from Home Values Have Dropped; transported to Westfield police headquar- the South Avenue train station. ing).” Westfield for 18 years. ters, processed and issued summonses for Tuesday, February 24, Marvin G. He also said he would like to The daughter of a former teacher, having open containers of alcohol in a Gomez, 36, of Jersey City was arrested on Shouldn’t Your Property Taxes? initiate discussion on getting she holds a master’s degree in ur- motor vehicle and an unregistered motor an outstanding warrant out of Hackensack Is a property tax appeal right appraisals since 2001. Living lo- Westfield public schools’ alumni ban planning and certificates in vehicle. Baumgartner was turned over to after a motor vehicle stop on South Av- for you? In the last three years, cally, Mr. Siegel is familiar with involved similar to his involvement project management from Rutgers the Clark Police Department. enue. He was processed and released. home values in Scotch Plains have Scotch Plains and the surround- with his Alma Mater, St. Peter’s University and historic preserva- Saturday, February 28, two male juve- Thursday, February 26, Howard Eell, dropped on average by more than ing communities. Prep. tion from Drew University. She niles from Cranford, ages 15 and 16, and 42, of Fanwood was arrested on an out- 20 percent. As the real estate mar- James M. Foerst, Esq. is the The candidate moved to Westfield serves on the board for St. one male juvenile from Clark, age 17, standing Fanwood warrant after a field ket is depreciating, your property principal of Spector Foerst and were detained by police officers after a investigation on Martine Avenue. He was in 2000. He holds a Master of Busi- Dominick Academy. criminal mischief complaint was received processed and released. taxes, which are based on the mar- Associates and has been assisting ness Administration degree from In Mountainside, incumbent ket value of your home, are in- families with real estate and tax from a resident of the 300 block of Con- Thursday, February 26, Wayne F. creasing. issues for a decade in our local Rutgers University and an under- Mary Beth Schaumberg of Darby necticut Street. White, 40, of South Plainfield was ar- As a taxpayer, if you think that community. Mr. Foerst brings with graduate degree from Villanova Uni- Lane and newcomer Jorge A. Batista The juveniles allegedly threw rocks at rested on an outstanding South Plainfield you are paying more than your him his experience with local gov- versity. A first-time candidate for of Egan Court are running unop- the victim’s residence, causing an un- warrant after a field investigation on fair share of taxes, you have the ernment and the municipal bud- elected office, Mr. Finn has coached posed for two board seats. Incum- known amount of damage. The juveniles Martine Avenue. He was processed and right to appeal your property tax get and taxation process. Westfield youth sports over the bent Joseph Tinnirella did not file were turned over to their parents at the turned over to the South Plainfield Police assessment. A taxpayer consider- Save money in this economy. years. for re-election. scene. The Westfield Police Department’s Department. ing an appeal should understand Make the sale of your home more Mr. Mattessich, an associate gen- In Garwood, incumbents Adele Juvenile Bureau will further investigate Saturday, February 28, a 16-year-old that he/she must prove that his/ attractive. Reduce the long-term the case. No charges had been filed at juvenile from Fanwood was arrested and eral counsel with Dun and Bradstreet Lewis, Barbara Greet and Russell press time. charged with possession of marijuana and her assessed value is unreason- expenses associated with your and a 12-year Westfield resident, said Graham are unopposed in their quest able compared to a market value home. All with lowered taxes. Tax Sunday, March 1, Alicia Caccholi, 21, resisting arrest, and three 16-year-old ju- he believes his financial background for re-election. Ms. Lewis is the board of Colonia was arrested and charged with veniles from Scotch Plains were arrested standard. With a successful tax appeals must be filed by April 1st. will be a strength for the board in the president and Mr. Graham was elected appeal, your lowered taxes will be For more information about tax possession of less than 50 grams of sus- and charged with possession of mari- current economic downturn. The can- as a write-in for a one-year unexpired pected marijuana and possession of drug juana. locked for the next three years, appeals, visit paraphernalia after a motor vehicle stop which could be a considerable www.arappraisals.net. Get started didate is a certified public accountant term last year. He is seeking a full According to police, officers responded and holds a master’s degree in fi- term this year. at Central Avenue and Greene Place. She to a report of suspicious activity in the amount of savings. with a free consultation and low was released on her own recognizance area of the nature center and observed the The best way to succeed in ap- cost review and analysis by calling nance. No candidates filed for a one-year The candidate resides in the Wash- unexpired term this year. According with summonses. usage of the controlled dangerous sub- pealing your taxes is to present Evan Siegel at 732-598-9811 and/ Sunday, March 1, Andrew Valentino- stance. The juveniles attempted to elude your claim through expert tax and or James M. Foerst at (908) 322- ington School area, but outside of the to the board’s business office, a write- Davinson, 18, of Westfield and a 17-year- police, but were apprehended, authorities legal advisors with local knowl- 4886. redistricting area as approved by the in candidate could capture the seat old male from Scotch Plains were ar- said. All four juveniles were processed edge. Evan Siegel of American Paid Bulletin Board BOE. with 10 or more votes, otherwise the rested and charged with burglary and and turned over to responsible adults pend- Realty Appraisals has been per- www.goleader.com/express Mr. Mattessich said he believes the board would interview candidates to criminal trespassing at Westfield High ing a court appearance in the Elizabeth forming property valuation and issue of redistricting is a “town-wide” fill the slot. School. Valentino-Davinson was trans- Family Court. Page 2 Thursday, March 5, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Garwood BOE, NJEA Human Services: Demand Respond to Settlement Soars While Grants Decline By RAYNOR DENITZIO rate for a state-appointed fact finder By PAUL J. PEYTON budget. He said the positions were Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times is in the range of $1,400, in addition Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times cut through attrition, layoffs and GARWOOD — In settling the con- to the legal fees incurred by the board. ELIZABETH – The Union County elimination of vacant positions. The tract with the teachers’ union last “It’s always preferable if the par- Freeholders Fiscal Affairs Commit- largest portion of the department is week, members of the Garwood Board ties can come to their own agree- tee continued their hearings last social services, which accounts for of Education (BOE) expressed a feel- ment,” Ms. Tamason-Mitchell said. Wednesday on a proposed $449.3- $36.5 million. ing that they were stuck between “a Prior to 2003, once the fact-finding million budget with a projected tax The director said he is requesting a rock and a hard place.” In a statement phase was complete, school boards had levy of $264.1 million. Spending is $137,000 increase in funding for sent to The Westfield Leader, the board the ability to impose their “last-best” projected to increase $12.5 million, “other expenses” to continue meals echoed similar sentiments, saying contract offer on the education associa- while the amount to be raised in prop- for seniors and preventing waiting they felt school boards have “little tion. This provision was removed, how- erty taxes jumps $13.5 million. lists, to pay for “code blue shelter” leverage in the negotiations process.” ever, following the passage of a 2003 One area specifically hit by declin- for the homeless on cold winter nights “Maintaining our educational pro- law by the State Legislature. ing revenues, but a demand for ser- and to pay the cost for burials of grams and the board and One of the concessions made by vices, is the county’s department of indigent burials as required by law. administration’s positive relationship the GEA in the new contract was human services. “We believe with what we put to- with the GEA (Garwood Education agreeing to enter into the School The county’s Paratransit system, gether and what we believe may come Association) outweighed the possible Employees Health Benefits Program. which provides rides for seniors and as a result of the stimulus package results if we continued on with costly Ms. Tamason-Mitchell said the bor- FAMILY FUN…Park naturalist Becky Novorro engages 15-month-old twins the disabled to doctor’s appointments, that we are going to be able to keep and divisive litigation,” the statement ough was facing a sizable increase in William Bertsch, left, and Henry Bertsch, right, of Cranford with colorful and is facing a $315,000 decline in Ca- our levels of service at or near the read. “Quite simply, prolonging this its premiums and this decision, she interactive panels of the Meadow Habitat exhibit at the Trailside Nature and sino Revenue Funds from the state. same levels that we experienced in process would have resulted in greater said, saved Garwood roughly 20 per- Science Center in Mountainside. Thus, the county is projecting 183,000 ’08,” Mr. Guzzo said. “The increase administrative expenses with no guar- cent off of last year’s rate. She also rides this year or 50,000 less than last on some of our services has been antee of a ‘better’ settlement.” Calls to said the GEA felt it was important to year due to the drop in funding. tremendous.” He said stimulus mon- board members were either not returned bring the borough’s salaries in line Yet, Paratransit costs have jumped ies, if received, would be used for or referred to Adele Lewis, BOE presi- with the county average in order to Morin Rips Dems for 123 percent, officials said. The funding efforts to put the unemployed dent, who submitted the statement. attract teachers to the district. Paratransit program costs $3.3 mil- back to work. When it was settled, the Garwood “Again I think the association is lion to operate with the county pay- While the demand is up in human contract negotiations were in the me- working for the best interest of its Taking Cohen Funds ing around $500,000 of that amount. services, Brian Riordan, director of diation phase. The board and the GEA members and this was particularly a AREA — Union County Republi- disgrace is indefensible and continu- Beginning in April, the county, which correctional services, presented a had jointly applied for a notice of case where the savings to the board in can Party Chairman Phil Morin said ing to hold those funds after his in- currently does not charge for service, budget that is $1.3 million over last impasse in July of this past year. the health benefit plan basically funded the Roselle Democratic Committee dictment is unconscionable,” Mr. plans to institute a $1 charge per trip year to $41.9 million. Salaries at the Mary Lou Tamason-Mitchell, a the settlement,” Ms. Tamason-Mitchell “should be ashamed of themselves” Cohen said. “I urge the Roselle Demo- to offset costs estimated at $19 per jail will be $23.8 million this year, up UniServe field representative with the said. “So, this was certainly not a case for accepting a $7,500 campaign con- cratic Party to immediately donate person per ride. $2.4 million over 2008. New Jersey Education Association where the association was irrespon- tribution from former state Assem- those funds to a worthy charity, such One area hit hard by the recession Mr. Riordan said the increase was (NJEA), said the board and the GEA sible in its bargaining. The association blyman Neil Cohen (LD-20, Roselle) as to the National Center for Missing is the new Route 22 shuttle service mostly due to contractual obliga- reached this point after “at least eight is there for its members and to do what after the assemblyman resigned on and Exploited Children (NCMEC) to utilized by workers of retailers along tions for corrections officers. Over- meetings” during which the sides were it thinks is best for its members.” charges of having child pornography help in the fight against child pornog- the highway in Union and Spring- time pay, which hit a high of $7.4 unable to come to an agreement. on his state computer. raphy.” field. Officials said the New Jersey million in 2007, will be down to $5.5 “Those would be meetings when Prescription Cards Can Politickernj.com reported that Department of Transportation has million this year. The county hired we sat with the board, discussed pro- Cohen still has $4,719 remaining in Ledger and Record eliminated the $280,000 in funding it 53 additional correction officers in posals, discussed counter proposals, Save Consumers Money his campaign account. The report said provided for the program. The pro- 2008 to bring the overtime numbers et cetera,” Ms. Tamason-Mitchell said. TRENTON — Assm. Jon Bramnick a $2,000 contribution to the Union Combine Bureaus gram averages 6,000 rides per month. down. Ms. Tamason-Mitchell said it was (LD-21, Westfield) has announced County Democratic Committee last AREA – The Record of Hackensack County Manager George Mr. Riordan said his goal is to sometime between the first meeting that the state’s prescription savings April was voided, and $3,681 in and The Star-Ledger of Newark have Devanney admitted that the pro- bring overtime below $5 million next with a state-appointed Public Employ- card program is available for anyone checks that were written by the Cohen announced plans to combine their gram “is in jeopardy” despite the year for the first time since the 1990s. ment Relations Commission mediator without prescription insurance ben- campaign but never presented for statehouse bureaus. George Arwady high usage of the shuttle. Frank County Counsel Robert Barry’s in September and the next scheduled efits. The free cards provide New payment was credited back. The of The Star-Ledger and Stephen Borg Guzzo, director of human services, budget, which includes 16 staffers, meeting that the board and GEA came Jersey patients and their families an Roselle Democratic Party accepted of The Record said in a joint state- said the county has received grant including nine attorneys, is to a preliminary agreement regarding a opportunity to save up to 50 percent the $7,500 contribution from Cohen’s ment: money from the federal $1,660,774, a $140,000 decrease from new contract. The board announced a on all prescriptions. Anyone inter- campaign account on September 15. “We believe this endeavor serves government’s Job Access and Re- last year. Mr. Barry said there were tentative agreement with the GEA at its ested in receiving the free prescrip- “The Roselle Democratic Party our readers better by maximizing verse Commute (JARC) program, 110 tort claims filed against the county November 17 meeting. The final three- tion savings card should call Mr. should be ashamed of themselves. resources. Before this agreement, in but the county must match the fund- in 2008, although the office contin- year contract, approved last week, called Bramnick’s legislative office at (908) Accepting a campaign donation from many instances Star-Ledger and ing. The county received a $102,500 ues to push to dismiss what he deemed for a 4.5 percent increase in the contract’s 232-2073 or visit the office at 251 an alleged child pornographer who Record reporters would be covering JARC grant in last year’s budget. “frivolous” lawsuits against the first year, followed by 4.3 percent in- North Avenue, West, second floor. resigned his legislative position in the same state governmental depart- But the county has seen the biggest county. creases in each of the subsequent years. ments and topics while other areas impact within the area of food stamps The sheriff’s office is requesting Had the mediation failed to pro- and departments either got little or and related social services. Mr. Guzzo an increase of $1.5 million to $17.2 duce a settlement, the next step in the Delegation Asks Corzine no coverage from either paper. We said the county saw a 235 percent million in its budget. In addition, negotiating process would have been now will be able to coordinate as- increase in applications for general the public safety department, which fact-finding, a non-binding formal signments to avoid certain agencies assistance, i.e., welfare, between includes the county police, the hearing with another Public Employ- To Create Oversight Board not being covered at all and other January 2007 and January 2009 and a medical examiner’s office and ment Relations Commission (PERC) WASHINGTON — Republican board to monitor and account for all agencies receiving duplicate cover- 338 percent increase in food stamp weights and measures, projects a mediator. Ms. Tamason-Mitchell said Members of the New Jersey Con- federal stimulus funding committed age.” applications during the same period. $67.4 million budget, an increase reaching a settlement before fact find- gressional delegation, led by Rep. to the state. They alsoseek creation The move comes after the Star-Led- In January 2007, there were 539 food of $386,062. ing is preferable, since, unlike me- Leonard Lance (R-7th, Union), have of a state website accounting for ger cut 151 of its 330-person news- stamp applications as compared to diation, which is free, the GEA and called on Governor Jon Corzine and every stimulus dollar spent with an room jobs last fall through buyouts, 803 in January 2008 and 2,792 in Freeholder Board to board would have shared the costs. the Stare Legislature to establish an estimation of the number of jobs including seven of the 11 statehouse January of this year. She estimated that the average daily independent, bipartisan oversight created or retained as a direct result bureau staffers. Both papers said the “It’s not the usual individual or Meet in New Providence of the federal stimulus dollars. The new combined statehouse bureau will family we see coming in (for ser- NEW PROVIDENCE — The letter was signed by Reps. Lance, have at least 11 people. vices),” Mr. Guzzo said. “What we Union County Board of Chosen Free- Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-11th, The Star-Ledger’s core circulation are seeing more and more are people holders will hold their Wednesday, Helping Accident Morris), Frank LoBiondo (R-2nd, area consists of Essex, Morris, Union, that have jobs but are homeless.” March 25, board meeting at the New Cumberland), Scott Garrett (R-5th, and Somerset. The Record’s core cir- Mr. Guzzo said the department of Providence municipal building, lo- Sussex) and Chris Smith (R-4th, culation area is Bergen and Passaic human services has been reduced by cated at 360 Elkwood Avenue. The Victims Everyday Mercer). counties. 38 positions from the 2008 adopted meeting will begin at 7 p.m.

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 5, 2009 Page 3 Scutari Medical Marijuana Peyton's Christie Announces Plan to Bill Approved By Senate Peek at the Week Get State Working Again TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Services to issue registry identifica- In Politics PARSIPPANY – At a press confer- thorough and straightforward pro- Senator Nick Scutari (LD-22, Lin- tion cards to qualifying patients who ence in Trenton, Republican guber- cess to allow companies to succeed den) to create an avenue of legality have been diagnosed by a licensed By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times natorial candidate Chris Christie un- based on their innovation and ef- for medical marijuana for those suf- physician with whom they have an Linden Councilwoman Says Mr. Roughneen was one of seven veiled his plan to stimulate New fort.” fering from chronic and terminal dis- existing, bona fide relationship, as Mayor Threatened Her candidates in last year’s race for an Jersey’s economy and promote new Ailish Hambel, owner of Ailish’s eases has been approved by the Sen- having a “debilitating medical condi- Linden Councilwoman Michelle open Congressional seat in the Sev- job creation. Mr. Christie detailed his Alpine Paint Centre in Sparta, praised ate by a vote of 22-16. tion” and their primary caregivers, to Yamakaitis has filed a police incident enth District. plans to cut the cost of doing business Christie’s plan: “As a small business “If medical marijuana can ease use or administer medical marijuana. report after an alleged confrontation Morris to See $2.2 Million in our state, eliminate red tape and owner in Sussex County, I am confi- some of the suffering of a patient The registry card would contain the with Mayor Richard Gerbounka, the Decline in County Tax Levy overbearing regulation, and commit- dent that Chris Christie’s plan to sup- who’s dying from a chronic, severe or name, address and date of birth of the Star-Ledger has reported. The council- The Morris County Board of Cho- ted to playing a hands-on role as port private sector job growth and cut terminal disease, state government patient and caregiver, the date of issu- woman claims the mayor threatened sen Freeholders has unveiled a pro- governor to ensure New Jersey starts overregulation will allow my busi- should not stand in the way of that ance and expiration of the card, photo her during a heated exchange at a per- posed $298.5-million budget that working again. ness to be more competitive and cost- relief,” Senator Scutari said. “This identification of the cardholder, and sonnel and finance committee meeting. would result in a $2.2 million de- “I have a bold plan to stimulate effective.” bill is about giving health care pro- other information that the commis- Mayor Gerbounka pointed his fin- crease in the county’s tax levy or our state’s private sector to provide “Chris Christie’s innovative plan fessionals options in treating their sioner of health specifies by regula- ger at the councilwoman and twice about a $15 decline for a property the employment opportunities our to get New Jersey working again en- patients’ pain and suffering, and giv- tion. A patient or his or her caregiver shouted at her, “I will get you” at the assessed at $300,000, The Star Led- workforce needs. By cutting our sures that his administration will cre- ing those patients a measure of dig- who possesses a registry identifica- February 10 meeting, Ms. Yamakaitis ger has reported. state’s onerous tax rates and the dif- ate a partnership with businesses to nity and comfort in facing a terminal tion card and collectively possesses no stated in her police report, according Burris’ Son Has Tax Lien On ficult processes and unbearable costs encourage the job growth our state disease. While we should rightfully more than six marijuana plants and our state imposes on our businesses, needs to get back on track,” said State to the newspaper. Home, $75,000 State Job maintain a tough stance on the recre- one ounce of usable marijuana, would Officials Reviewing Lonegan’s we’ll encourage job growth,” Mr. Senator Joe Kyrillos (LD-13, ational abuse of drugs, we must take not be subject to arrest, prosecution or The son of embattled United States Christie said. “Cutting high costs Middletown). a compassionate and humane ap- penalty by state or local authorities for Entitlement to Matching Funds Senator Roland Burris (D-IL) “is a and unnecessary regulation will take “During these difficult economic proach to bringing relief to those pa- the medical use of marijuana. Republican candidate for New Jer- federal tax deadbeat who landed a government out of the practice of times, Chris’s plan will bring the tients who have nowhere else to turn.” “New Jersey’s tough anti-drug sey governor, Steve Lonegan, has $75,000-a-year state job under former picking winners and losers and al- common-sense reforms necessary The bill, S-119, entitled the “New laws have pushed otherwise-law- acknowledged that election officials Governor Rod Blagojevich five months low New Jersey’s businesses to to keep jobs in New Jersey and the Jersey Compassionate Use Medical abiding citizens seeking some mea- are reviewing whether or not he was ago,” The Chicago Sun-Times reported. thrive. As governor, I will create a right approach to attract new com- Marijuana Act,” would authorize the sure of relief from their pain under- entitled to receive public money for Governor Blagojevich’s admin- panies to our state,” the senator Department of Health and Senior ground in search of that relief,” said his campaign given his previous role istration hired Roland Burris, 2nd, said. Senator Scutari. “We shouldn’t be as state director of Americans for as senior counsel for the state’s Port Transports Three Five broad tenets direct Mr. LWV to Conduct treating sick individuals looking for Prosperity of New Jersey. housing authority on September 10, Christie’s plan to support private sec- some small bit of comfort like crimi- An Associated Press report questioned about six weeks after the Internal Millionth Cargo Unit tor job growth: play a hands-on role Energy Forum nals. This bill would remove some of whether or not Mr. Lonegan should have Revenue Service slapped a $34,163 ELIZABETH — The Port of New in creating a business climate in which PISCATAWAY – The League of the stigma associated with marijuana received more than $550,000 in public tax lien on him and three weeks York and New Jersey’s ExpressRail business can thrive, cut taxes and the Women Voters (LWV) of New Jersey use as a legitimate medical option, matching funds for his campaign. “I am after a mortgage company filed a Elizabeth facility marked a milestone cost of doing business in New Jersey, will present a forum on “Alternate and would allow patients with severe 100 percent confident we complied to- foreclosure suit on his south side this week by transporting its three cut excessive red tape and provide Energy: Where Are We Now and and debilitating medical conditions tally,” Mr. Lonegan said. Chicago house. millionth cargo container by rail, relief from overbearing regulation, Where Are We Headed?” from 9 a.m. to focus on getting better, rather than Roughneen Announces Bid for Kansas Governor Nominated for which has removed about five mil- make manufacturing jobs a priority; to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, on avoiding prosecution.” Somerset County Freeholders Health, Human Services Sec. lion truck trips from the roadways in increase efficiency in public sector at Rutgers University’s Lucy Stone Under the bill, the debilitating Former Congressional candidate Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, a the 18 years since the on-dock rail investment. Hall on the Livingston campus, 54 medical conditions which would au- Tom Roughneen has announced that Democrat, has accepted President system was launched. Joyce Kilmer Avenue in Piscataway. thorize the prescription of medical he will run for a seat on the Somerset Barack Obama’s nomination to be- ExpressRail Elizabeth began ser- SP ‘Mayor’s Coffee’ Rep. Frank Pallone (D-6th, marijuana include: cancer, glaucoma, County Board of Chosen Freehold- come United States secretary of health vice in 1991 as a way to move cargo March 21 at Library Monmouth), has been invited to speak positive HIV/AIDS status or other ers. “I do so only because current and human services. She replaces Tom containers from the ship to the mar- on national energy policy. Lance chronic, debilitating diseases or medi- Freeholder Director Rick Fontana Daschle, who withdrew his name af- ketplace by rail rather than by truck. SCOTCH PLAINS — Scotch Miller, chief of planning for the New cal conditions that produce, or the announced recently that he would not ter it was revealed he failed to pay Currently, about 12 percent of cargo Plains Mayor Nancy Malool will Jersey Board of Public Utilities treatment of which produces, wast- run for re-election,” he said. $146,000 in back taxes and interest. containers are transported by rail. hold her next “Coffee With The (BPU), will discuss the state’s re- ing syndrome, severe or chronic pain, In 2008, the Port of NY/NJ set a Mayor” listening post on Saturday, cently adopted energy master plan severe nausea, seizures, or severe and record for the ExpressRail system – March 21, from 9 a.m. to noon at the and Mike Winka, director of the BPU’s persistent muscle spasms. County Warns of ‘Same which includes ExpressRail Eliza- Scotch Plains Library on Bartle Av- Clean Energy Program, will talk about The bill would expressly prohibit beth and ExpressRail Staten Island – enue. the ways the program promotes the anyone under the influence of mari- transporting 377,827 containers for Residents are invited to come and use of clean, renewable energy. juana from operating a motor vehicle, Day’ Refund Scams the year, a nearly 6 percent increase talk and let her know the Scotch Plains Representatives of Public Service aircraft or motorboat, and prohibits the COUNTY – In a recent enforce- pation Loans [RALS]. over 2007. issues that concern them. Electric & Gas, Atlantic City Elec- use of medical marijuana in a school ment sweep conducted with state of- Tax preparers who offer RALS tric, Jersey Central Power and Light bus or other form of public transporta- ficials, the Union County Division of must clearly disclose that the ser- and Rockland Electric will report on tion, on school grounds, in any correc- Consumer Affairs inspected 70 busi- vice is a private loan, not a govern- their utility’s current use of alterna- tional facility, or at any public park, nesses in the county that advertised ment tax refund. Even with proper tive forms of energy and how each beach or recreational or youth center. “same-day” tax refunds. Six were disclosure, consumers are advised STAHL FARELLA plans to increase that use to meet the The bill now heads to the Assembly later cited for failing to disclose that to stay far away from these loans. goals of the master plan. for consideration. If passed and signed the advertised service was actually a They are considered predatory be- Attorneys At Law The Natural Resources Committee into law by the governor, New Jersey high-interest loan. cause of excessive interest rates will then introduce its “Alternative would become the 14th state to allow the The deceptive advertisements ap- ranging up 500 percent, hidden fees, Energy for New Jersey” project. For use of marijuana for medical purposes. peared in storefront signs, posters, and potential for abuse, officials Criminal Defense information, call (800) 792-VOTE, and flyers. They included the words said. e-mail [email protected] or see SPBPA, FBPA to Hold “instant” or “same day,” or they speci- Many are targeted to low-income lwvnj.org. fied a time frame such as “1-Day” or workers who qualify for the Earned Civil & Employment Litigation High Tech, Low Cost Networking Night “2-Day.” Income Tax Credit. RALS are often SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch “There is no such thing as a same- associated with fly-by-night store- DWI & Municipal Court A Boost for County Plains Business and Professional As- day tax refund, a one-day refund, front operations, but they are also ELIZABETH – A new computer sociation (SPBPA) and the Fanwood or even a seven-day refund. It’s offered by major banks and national system for the Union County Sheriff’s Business and Professional Associa- simply not possible,” said Union tax preparation chains. 220 St. Paul Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 Office is online at a fraction of the tion (FBPA) will hold a joint net- County Freeholder Chairman Al For questions about tax preparers anticipated cost, thanks to a new Com- working event tonight, March 5, from Mirabella. or suspected scams, call the Union 908-301-9001 • www.stahlesq.com puter Assisted Dispatch (CAD) pro- 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Scotch Plains The quickest refund takes at least County Division of Consumer Af- gram written by Union County per- Rescue Squad, 1917 Bartle Avenue. eight days. That occurs when the tax- fairs at (908) 654-9840. sonnel, according to county officials. 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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Letters to the Editor Times Since 1959 — Established 1890 — DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood Former Colleagues Express Support DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. Members of: For Paul Fishman As U.S. Attorney Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce This past week [February 19] The as being dedicated and very aggressive, with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association Westfield Leader ran an editorial ques- but he also was someone who was very rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey tioning the selection of Paul Fishman to fair. We thus know firsthand that Paul sharp enough to discern this deception of be New Jersey’s next United States Attor- Fishman possesses the highest moral char- diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 ney. That opinion was apparently based acter and integrity, and that he has a If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 on a single case, Mr. Fishman’s represen- wealth of experience as a federal prosecu- guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 tation of Carla Katz in a matter involving tor and as a private practitioner, all of vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at whether her e-mails to Governor Corzine which will serve him well as our U.S. you get all four – you must have a lot of should be subject to disclosure. Attorney. free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 As former Assistant U.S. Attorneys In the future, please understand that it All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. who have known Paul Fishman for more is usually a mistake to judge any lawyer come from the board game Diction than 20 years, we believe that the editorial based on his representation of a single Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman was misguided, especially because it ig- individual. Paul Fishman has spent virtu- Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER nored Mr. Fishman’s career of public ally his entire legal career serving the 1. Schnorrer – A beggar Suzette F. Stalker David B. 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To coil or wind round One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 Princeton University and Harvard Law We have no doubt that Paul Fishman 3. To rub thoroughly School. He served for 11 years in the U.S. has the background, qualifications and 4. To whisper Attorney’s Office as Chief of Narcotics, the willingness to serve the citizens of TRANSMOGRIFY Chief of the Criminal Division, and ulti- New Jersey. He will be an excellent U.S. 1. To rapidly change in density; solidi- Three or Four Hours After Midnight, mately, as First Assistant U.S. Attorney. Attorney. We thus wish to congratulate fying During his tenure, Paul supervised not our Senators on their recommendation of 2. Toss; pelt with rocks only the prosecutions of various corrupt Paul Fishman to serve as our next U.S. 3. To transform completely, especially public officials, he also oversaw the in- Attorney. in the grotesque manner With My Head Full of the Subject 4. To separate or pass through vestigations and prosecutions of robber- Attorneys John Lacey, Eric Tunis, This Sunday begins Daylight Saving Time. Re- certain of any fact. I saw it with my own eyes. And, ies, securities frauds and international SURN Robert Stahl and Robert Stewart of 1. The hawk owl member to spring ahead one hour at 2 a.m. Countries having repeated this observation the three following terrorism matters. Westfield He earned a well-deserved reputation 2. Relating to pigs; swine around the world have different policies and time mornings, I found always precisely the same re- William Maderer of Scotch Plains 3. Wild strawberries changes. It can be confusing and its energy savings sult…. 4. To ridicule; prod are controversial. One of the better justifications for Yet it so happens, that when I speak of this discov- This Is Still a Democracy, ASCIAN current energy policies and one of our favorite lines ery to others, I can easily perceive by their counte- 1. Harsh in taste, acrid 2. A person who casts no shadow at – “Three or Four Hours After Midnight, With Our nances, though they forbear expressing it in words, Vote to Replace the BOE noon Heads Full of the Subject” by Benjamin Franklin. that they do not quite believe me. One, indeed, who You make the call: ing culminated the most frustrating and 3. A short, thick stick of wood used as A uniform implementation of Daylight Saving is a learned natural philosopher, has assured me To pursue a redistricting plan that sepa- curious process I have ever observed in a weapon Time has eluded civilization, and controversy exists that I must certainly be mistaken as to the circum- rates 21 children, who have been class- my life. 4. Roily; muddy; filthy whether it actually saves energy, as Benjamin stance of the light coming into my room; for it being mates since kindergarten, from their More overtly deceitful than Bill Franklin humorously suggested in a letter to The well known, as he says, that there could be no light friends at the most delicate developmen- Clinton’s “I did not have sex with that tal time of their young lives as they enter woman” or Rafael Palmiero’s waving of From The Journal of Paris in 1784 – (Excerpts) “Messieurs, abroad at that hour, it follows that none could enter middle school. his finger and denying steroid use. To You often entertain us with accounts of new discov- from without; and that of consequence, my windows To cite a three-year-old study and eight- observe this circus as a taxpayer and a Archives eries. Permit me to communicate to the public, being accidentally left open, instead of letting in the year-old efforts as the most current re- parent who only moved to Westfield to search and reasoning used to make this provide my children with a superior edu- January 17, 1934 through your paper, one that has lately been made light, had only served to let out the darkness; and he very important decision. To consciously cational opportunity — it hurt me to my by myself, and which I conceive may be of great used many ingenious arguments to show me how I misrepresent the number of children to be core to watch as these elected officials, Westfield BOE Pres.; utility… might, by that means, have been deceived. I owned moved (41 then 33 when it was always acting more like a band of Keystone Cops I was the other evening in a grand company, where that he puzzled me a little, but he did not satisfy me; 21) to gain support for the plan. To do this in concert with their ringleader Superin- “Impossible to Ask...” while refusing to supply background in- tendent Dolan, demeaned this process so In response to the school board’s pro- the new lamp of Messrs. Quinquet and Lange was and the subsequent observations I made, as above formation to the public despite numerous badly that I at times felt like I had been posal to erect a new grade school on the introduced, and much admired for its splendour; but mentioned, confirmed me in my first opinion… requests. To cite numbers for projected transported to a communist bloc country. Kimball Avenue school property to alle- a general inquiry was made, whether the oil it This event has given rise in my mind to several enrollment that are understood to be over- I love democracy dearly and cringe viate overcrowding at schools on the consumed was not in proportion to the light it serious and important reflections. I considered that, stated and incorrect. To effectively rub whenever I see it being denied individu- north side, Westfield Board of Educa- salt into the wound by mysteriously pub- als/groups and unfortunately that is how tion President A.M. Lamberton said to afforded, in which case there would be no saving in if I had not been awakened so early in the morning, lishing two reports 24 hours before the I felt while observing this farce of a pro- The Westfield Leader, “It is impossible the use of it… I should have slept six hours longer by the light of the second vote on the proposal. To all the cess. Regardless of the fate of the litiga- to ask small children to travel from one I went home, and to bed, three or four hours after sun, and in exchange have lived six hours the follow- while emote a disdain for the concerned tion that will surely follow, the Town of side of the town to the other to attend midnight, with my head full of the subject. An acci- ing night by candle-light; and, the latter being a parents who pleaded for a chance to have Westfield deserves much better service classes, and even if it were, there are not an open discussion and consider alterna- and vision from its elected officials and enough available rooms in all the schools dental sudden noise waked me about six in the much more expensive light than the former, my love tives. To never have identified or shared since this is still a democracy (last I to take care of the problem.” morning, when I was surprised to find my room filled of economy induced me to muster up what little the costs of busing related to this plan. checked), I implore all of our residents to with light; and I imagined at first, that a number of arithmetic I was master of, and to make some calcu- Does any of this sound like something use their voting rights to replace the cur- January 14, 1982 those lamps had been brought into it; but, rubbing lations, which I shall give you, after observing that that was responsible, thoughtful or thor- rent BOE in its entirety over the next few ough to you? The Westfield BOE and elections. Westfield Supr. Seeks my eyes, I perceived the light came in at the win- utility is, in my opinion the test of value in matters of Superintendent Dolan should be ashamed Please watch the replay of the February dows. I got up and looked out to see what might be invention, and that a discovery which can be applied of the manner with which they have ex- 3 and February 24 meetings on Channel 36 Plan for Edison the occasion of it, when I saw the sun just rising to no use, or is not good for something, is good for ecuted this campaign which effectively and make up your mind as to the compe- The recommendations, which were above the horizon, from whence he poured his rays nothing… denied this town and all of its taxpayers of tency of these officials. I am confident you termed short-term objectives for the their rights by railroading this ill-con- will come to a similar conclusion. 1982-83 school year, were character- plentifully into my chamber, my domestic having I say it is impossible that so sensible a people, ceived redistricting proposal through its negligently omitted, the preceding evening, to close under such circumstances, should have lived so long David Rothenberg ized as providing a “solid foundation” chambers. The February 24 BOE Meet- Westfield by Superintendent of Schools Laurence the shutters… by the smoky, unwholesome, and enormously expen- F. Greene. Greene added that they were Your readers, who with me have never seen any sive light of candles, if they had really known, that Garwood BOE and the NJEA; What also an attempt to resolve the inequality signs of sunshine before noon, and seldom regard they might have had as much pure light of the sun for in some offerings between the two jun- ior highs — Roosevelt and Edison — the astronomical part of the almanac, will be as nothing. A Subscriber.” About Scotch Plains-Fanwood? caused by declining enrollment at much astonished as I was, when they hear of his Ordinarily, I would not comment on tied in with the perceived quality of a Edison. rising so early; and especially when I assure them, For your enjoyment, we suggest that you read this the contract negotiations involving the school system. Administrators were asked to make that he gives light as soon as he rises. I am convinced complete work of Benjamin Franklin on line at NJEA and Garwood Board of Education; 4. Except to the extent that the NJEA recommendations keeping in mind de- we have negotiations of our own taking will try to use it as a template in negotia- clining enrollment, scheduling and edu- of this. I am certain of my fact. One cannot be more webexhibits.org/daylightsaving/franklin3.html. place here in Scotch Plains and Fanwood. tions elsewhere, the settlement impacts cational excellence. Criteria were that However, if Garwood’s settlement and only Garwood. This is an important point the proposals be educationally sound its aftermath are any indicator, I can only to remember when people speak of and logistically possible. Local BOE Candidates – These hope for a little more intellectual honesty regionalization as a potential way of ***** and candor on the part of our own district’s spreading costs: ironically, as districts See 100 years of archives online at BOE. are fragmented so is union power to dis- www.goleader.com/archives 1. By any stretch, in the current envi- rupt them. Harbingers, a Few Brave Souls ronment, Garwood’s settlement is gener- 5. Attempts to limit voting on school ous. The devil here is indeed in the budgets to extraordinary funding needs See more letters on page 5 This Monday afternoon was the closing date for people, and the total public school expenditure is givebacks; these were not reported on in are currently stalled in the state legisla- any depth. ture, but by no means dead. A failed submitting applications to become a candidate for about $200 million (far dwarfing that of mayors 2. To decry the power and greed of the school budget gets everyone’s attention, Letters to local school boards. The elections will be held on and municipal councils). We have fine schools, and NJEA and yet ratify the contract negoti- even though (as rules are currently drawn) the Editor Tuesday, April 21, at which time residents will also our children are well served. ated with it by an 8-1 margin demeans the a “no” vote may still prove futile over the be asked to approve local school budgets. On Tues- Few residents want to run for these voluntary whole system. Far better for the Board to short-term. It remains the only budget a state simply, “These are the consequences voter gets to vote on directly. WF Transplant Seeks day, Governor Jon Corzine extended the deadline school board positions, especially this year. Fi- of a strike or job action; we did not wish It is very true that much has to change for candidate filing to Wednesday afternoon (past nances are a mess. The fiscal disarray has been to face them.” At that point a voter can from the top down. Realistically, how- Info on 1939 Movie our press deadline) due to Monday’s snow storm. building for years, and the underlying structural either agree or disagree through their vote ever, I can only deal with my piece of the In 1939, during the Phony War, when As of Tuesday: In Westfield, Scotch Plains- problems have not been addressed. Admittedly, on the overall budget, and for individual puzzle. My respect for our own BOE and there was no fighting on land in Europe, board members. administration has grown over this year a film was made in Westfield [formerly Fanwood, Mountainside and Garwood, there are a this is true at the county, state and federal level, too. 3. The NJEA is not intrinsically greedy; as I have become more familiar with the the West Fields of Elizabeth]. total of 13 candidates to fill 13 seats, including two There doesn’t appear to be a rescue on the horizon in fighting for every last dime, it is simply crosscurrents they must navigate in an Filming began in front of the Rialto unexpired terms. Westfield has five candidates for from the highly touted, ubiquitous federal stimu- doing what a good union should be doing. uncertain environment. They will keep Theater. On a platform pulled by a truck three open seats. The excess is apparently spurred lus. Until an entity is willing to take the con- my respect if, at the end of our own was a cameraman plus camera. The film sequences of a job action (or the property negotiating process, they can demonstrate proceeds around Westfield. On Elm Street by candidates hoping to address the redistricting School board members will catch considerable tax mechanism funding the system col- that whatever comes out of it was done and East Broad Street, appearing over squabble in the Washington School zone. Scotch grief trying to balance demands with resources. lapses under its own weight) the union with the best interest of every taxpayer in and over again is a boy of nine years. This Plains-Fanwood has a resignation with no candi- They are staring at the face of being the harbinger will have the upper hand in negotiations – Scotch Plains and Fanwood in mind. is me. I must [have] been a pest to the not only because disruption would im- cameraman. date vying to fill the seat. Similarly, Garwood has – foretelling of increased property taxes, new user Michael Lewis This didn’t bother me. I was hamming pact negatively upon on education but Fanwood a vacancy whereby officials hope for a write-in fees and service reductions. As an alternative, will also (sadly) because housing values are it up. This film must still exist, either at candidate of 10 votes to fill the seat. Mountainside they be able to deal with the unions on salaries, your paper or the Westfield public li- has two candidates for two slots. pensions and benefits? Mountainside Resident Gets Ticket brary. I would like to obtain a copy. Can How important are these positions? This com- Thankfully, some volunteers are seeking these you advise me how to go about it? bined region has a population of some 75,000 positions – these harbingers, a few brave souls. Carla Schissel While Donating to WF’s Hope Chest Atlanta, Ga. I am going to attempt to keep this short. moved on like he said. This afternoon [last week], I was handed I went around the block and came back WHS Boys Swim Team, a ticket for double parking on Prospect and waited for a spot with no luck. When Street, while trying to make a donation to another car pulled up to do the same thing, Thanks for Memories the Hope Chest, by officer 3079. I decided to drive up the street and ask the On behalf of the 2009 State Champions My first try to deliver the bag got a yell merchant who had come outside to help Westfield Blue Devil Boys Swim Team, from 3079 on the corner of Broad and this man to please take my bag since I we would like to express our appreciation Prospect while directing traffic. So, I couldn’t find a parking spot. to all the people who organized the parade With this, 3079 came down the street that welcomed us back when we returned Racist Literature in and proceeded to write me a ticket for from our championship meet on Satur- stopping. I did not even get out of my car day, February 28. Fanwood, Disgraceful so this took all of maybe 15 seconds for The Westfield Fire Department and Upon reading your February 26 article her to grab my donation. Police Department did an outstanding job [The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times] re- This woman who donates her time for escorting the team bus and the 40 plus garding the racist incident in Fanwood this beautiful cause and doesn’t even live carloads of jubilant family, friends and (“Fanwood Mayor Attacks Org. over Lit- in Westfield was pleading to him to not swim alumni back through town and to erature”), I was both angered and grati- write the ticket. However, he proceeded. the high school. Mayor Andrew Skibitsky fied. My anger was directed at the racist I will continue to donate to the Hope and Councilman Mark Ciarrocca, along organization masquerading as a league of Chest. I am livid about this situation. I with Ginny Leiz, Alice Hunnicutt and patriots. The actions of these individuals have stopped shopping as frequently in Richard Solomon of the Board of Educa- were neither representative of rational your town, which is a shame because I tion, met us there allowing us to gather people nor patriotic in any sense of the have enjoyed doing so for over 25 years. together and end our perfect day where it word. They are despicable cowards, lurk- So, who wins? Certainly not Westfield. had begun that morning at 10 a.m. ing under the cover of darkness, seeking We all know there is a time and place for We are proud to bring our 22nd State to spread a hateful message. everything. Championship trophy back to Westfield, I was gratified that Mayor Colleen Mahr Hopefully, this man will grow to learn and are very grateful for the enthusiastic immediately stepped forward and spoke this soon. I am sure many things get support we received from everyone. It up for all of us in Fanwood, regardless of overlooked that’s real life. will be a memory we will treasure for a our race, publicly condemning and ex- One day, someone he loves may need lifetime. posing those who were to blame for being the services of Hospice and then he too Max Blum, Chris DeLaFuente, Matt the craven bigots that they are. Racism is will see what a beautiful service they Morgan, Evan Paulan; 2009 WHS hurtful to our entire community, regard- provide and will want to support them Boys Swim Team Captains less of what skin pigmentation we happen even when it means double parking for a to have. couple of minutes. To Reach Us The racists deserve our denunciation. I have never been so disappointed in E-Mail - [email protected] Our mayor deserves our appreciation. law enforcement in the Town of Westfield. For more information, see Bruce Walsh Denise Cirasa www.goleader.com/help Fanwood Mountainside A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 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It May Behoove Westfielders to Letters to the Editor Westfield School Superintendent Follow the Lead of Our Children Writes to Parents on Redistricting I have lived in Westfield nearly all of students from Jefferson be moved to Redistricting Plan Creates ‘A Land of Editor’s Note: This letter was sent to School regarding welcoming activities, my life. I have lived on both sides of this Tamaques, and then students from all parents in the Westfield Public Schools including social events, orientation pro- beautiful town. I am a product of our Tamaques be moved to McKinley. From and copied to The Westfield Leader. grams, school tours, and meetings with spectacular school system, as are my hus- the reaction of the parent population, you Have and Have Not’ ***** teachers and guidance counselors. band and my children. We have experi- would have thought that an axe murderer As the father of four children sched- ing the landscape of the Washington On Tuesday, February 24, the Westfield Intermediate school is a time of change, enced redistricting. We have also experi- was unleashed into our schools. There uled for redistricting, it would be very school district in creating a land of have Board of Education approved my recom- when students are challenged to be criti- enced the subtle and often times not-so was great wringing of hands and gnash- easy for me to be emotional on the subject and have not. mendation for the change in the interme- cal thinkers, where friendships are broad- subtle discrimination depending on which ing of teeth. and play into the perceived stereotype of I struggle to see the logic in sacrificing diate school attendance zone in order to ened, and where the scope of community side of town we resided. My daughter was supposed to go to affected parent. Fortunately, however, I 21 students to remedy a long-standing, provide comparable educational oppor- expands beyond the threshold of the el- An example would be the gentleman Tamaques, but the quiet dignity of the am able to make education decisions based district-wide issue. We did not get here tunities to all Westfield students. To re- ementary school. Please be assured that who feared his property value would go McKinley School parents won me over. I on each child’s needs and can therefore overnight. Though you maintain that other lieve the overcrowding at Roosevelt, the our caring and skilled staff members will down if his children had to attend Edison knew that the redistricting was essential take an objective view of Dr. Dolan’s plans have been considered, the facts new attendance zone will be implemented draw on their expertise to make the tran- rather than Roosevelt. We are one town, for the students at Jefferson. I asked spe- proposed redistricting plan. Let me be simply do not support that contention. in September 2009. sition to intermediate school a successful and it is time we behaved that way. We are cial permission for my children to attend very clear – I strongly urge you to reject This proposed decision was thrust upon Washington families in the new atten- one for all the children under their care. one town, with one government, and one McKinley School for nine years com- this proposal. It will tear at the very fabric the community in very hasty fashion, dance zone with incoming sixth graders Margaret Dolan, Ed.D. Board of Education with one set of stan- bined. of a close-knit community, forever alter- with little opportunity for dialogue. Ad- in September will soon be receiving in- Superintendent dards. Once the redistricting took place, and ditionally, the distinct lack of transpar- formation from Edison Intermediate Westfield Schools Redistricting is a fact of our life. Why? the students settled into their new schools School Show Letter ency in the process did nothing to engen- Because Westfield is such a popular place there was not one letter to the editor of der confidence in that very process. At a to raise children. I am grateful that I was The Westfield Leader indicating that the Excluded Names time when we are calling for transparency Roosevelt Is Overcrowded; able to raise my children with the educa- redistricting was a disaster. The students A letter to the editor about the Wash- at the very highest levels of government tion that they received. (and the parents too) managed to adapt ington School Show [February 19] ex- in the United States, this strikes me as When my daughter was in first grade, nicely. Kids have a funny way of doing cluded some names. In the text of the first very odd and rightly or wrongly, suggests Redistrict the Middle Schools there was a redistricting of the south side that. The students that were in that wave paragraph, it should have read: there is something to hide. If the families of Washington School check homework, counsel students or elementary schools. It was suggested that of redistricting graduated from high school “Thank you to the parents of our gradu- I think all can agree shoe-horning less succeed in their plans to prevent or delay consult with parents when they are teach- between 1999 and 2005. I have not seen ating fifth graders: Cathy Hawkins; John than 1 percent of the student population the redistricting of middle school stu- ing more that 130 students per day. In Most Interesting Area any clear indications that these students Hawkins; Kim Anderson; Glenn Ander- into a solution simply because the num- dents, they will have achieved a Pyrrhic addition, the number of students per guid- suffered any short term or long lasting son; Cindy Smith; Trish and Matt Felix, bers work today is not a sustainable solu- victory. A visit to Roosevelt School will ance counselor has been increasing over Event in 100 Years? deficits as a result. Gloria Morello, Marjorie Brown, Lisa tion. Dr. Dolan has failed to demonstrate reveal that it is overcrowded by every the years, which is especially trouble- The theme for This Is Westfield 2009 The reality is that moving into middle Guan, Jenn Jaruzelski, Karen and Chris the benefit of the proposed plan and in measure. some since the position of the Student will be “A Look at 100 Years of Local school is a little scary for all students. Masciale, Eileen Stroud-Annitsakis, fact has been unable to support many of Whether there are 29 or 25 students in Assistance Counselor has been eliminated. History Online.” You are invited to be When my daughter started at Edison, Nikos Annitsakis, Anita Browne, Patrick her benefit assertions based on fact. This a regular classroom makes no difference; The most cost-effective way to allevi- part of this by providing your proposal none of her friends were on her team. It Browne, Janice and Jeff Bryk, Barb is a systemic problem that requires cre- the common areas – the cafeteria, the ate overcrowding at Roosevelt is to redis- for the most interesting thing that hap- was as if she was in a different school Mackenzi, Fiona Byrne-Oberman, ative thinking and bold leadership, and gymnasium, the auditorium, the library, trict the middle schools. The most logical pened in the area over the last 100 years. altogether. But being away from her es- Shelley and David Rothenberg, Susan we as a community, are looking to you, the nurse’s office, the hallways and students to move are those who are driven The source for recommendations is the tablished friends during the course of the Stein, Jack Skowron and Craig Wicke. the Board of Education, to assume that restrooms have been inadequate for the or bused to school on a daily basis. I ask 100 years of The Westfield Leader ar- school day afforded her the opportunity We apologize for the oversight. Thank role in voting against the proposed redis- student population for several years. the BOE to redistrict the middle schools chives dating back to 1907 and recently to make even more friends! To this day, you. tricting plan. The streets around Roosevelt are and avoid unnecessary tax increases to put online. Scotch Plains and Fanwood she is still friends with some of her el- Heather Robinson Edward Brown clogged with traffic at opening and dis- Westfield’s homeowners. residents are also invited to submit their ementary school chums, but she was able Westfield Westfield missal, creating a pollution and safety Christine Mason recommendations from the online ar- to expand that group of friends even fur- issue. It is difficult to see how teachers Westfield chives of The Scotch Plains-Fanwood ther. can adequately grade papers and tests, Times dating back to 1963. In the end, all of the students are co- The newspaper archives are avail- located together in the high school. As the Fine Arts in Westfield Builds able at goleader.com/archives in coop- students progress through high school, Could Happen to Anyone of Us In the eration with the Westfield Memorial the whole north side/south side mentality Library (wmlnj.org) and the joint pro- melts away as they become a “class.” Confidence and Deserves Support Future; This Is Very Scary duction of the Fanwood and Scotch It may behoove Westfielders to follow I am writing in support of the excellent “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor After listening on TV 36 and reading If the affected parents were part of the Plains libraries (thejointlibrary.org). the lead of our children and transition Fine Arts Department that is such an Dream Coat” at Roosevelt Intermediate the letters to the editor in The Westfield process, with “transparency” from Dr. Explore your favorite decade then e- from a fractured set of sides dictated by important part of the Westfield Public School on March 6, 7 and 8. Leader, I feel compelled to give an opin- Dolan and the school board, then the vote mail the date of the edition, page num- railroad tracks, to a united town where it Schools. The Fine Arts Department is an “Kiss Me Kate” at Westfield High ion on the subject of the Washington would at least seem fair. For the record, I ber and title of the article to is widely recognized that our school sys- extremely valuable part of our children’s’ School on March 12, 13 and 14. school redistricting. Instead of making am a south side of town parent and so my [email protected]. tem has equal and abundant high quality education but also benefits the residents “Annie” at Edison Intermediate School the affected parents part of the process, kids aren’t in the affected zone. However, Join us in this history adventure trip resources no matter what door the student of our town. on March 19, 20 and 21. they were not listened to at all. the board and Dr. Dolan need to explain to by submitting your archival recommen- steps through. All one has to do is attend one of the These are just a few of the many rea- This vote shows that the school board the parents in this district why the vote dations by the end of March. This Is Laura Ciarrocca many choral or instrumental concerts sons that I encourage our community to has no regard for the parents (aka taxpay- was rushed without regard to the affected Westfield will be published in May. Westfield performed by our students or walk through support the Westfield Public Schools in ers) in this district. Plus, there is no regard parents input. town during Youth Art month in March all ways. As a parent of children who have for the 21 children being affected by this This vote was not only sad for the 21 and view the works on display in the shop been directly involved in the Fine Arts decision. When it was pointed out so affected students and their families, but Jeff Gruman Joins the Newspaper, windows to experience the talent that this programs, I have witnessed the success of eloquently by Mr. Kanta at the last board for all of us who have students enrolled in program hones. The confidence instilled our school district and our children, and I meeting that the numbers for student en- Westfield schools. Keep in mind this could Fred Lecomte Retires as Sales Mngr. in our children at every grade level is support the continuation of these pro- rollment made no sense, the board should happen to anyone of us in the future, this evident in their work. Please take advan- grams for generations to come. have waited to vote, and then made sure to me is very scary. Fred Lecomte, sales manager for sive experience in sales and market- tage of this time of year and try to attend The Westfield Leader and The Scotch ing to assist our customers. Jeff and Rose Hughes that the numbers they were using were Ellen Frey one or all of the following musical perfor- Westfield correct. Westfield Plain-Fanwood Times re- his wife Karen know the mances: tired last week after a de- area well. They are from cade of great service with Westfield where they the newspaper. Fred is well raised their two daughters. liked throughout the com- I’m sure you’ll enjoy work- munity and is also known ing with Jeff. He can be The Westfield Memorial Library presents for his sports reporting and reached by e-mail: Hollywood on the Hudson: photography. Fred is a [email protected], or good friend and we will call (908) 232-4407. miss him. Fred will report We wish Fred and his Film and Television in New York sports and provide market- wife Barbara a rich retire- www.uniquecruiseandtravel.com ing consulting at his lei- Jeff Gruman ment and look forward to Carol Bevere Kearney• Proprietor from Griffith to Sarnoff sure. He can be reached by having Jeff on the team. e-mail: [email protected]. Horace Corbin 207 CENTER STREET, GARWOOD Jeff Gruman has joined the news- Publisher 908-789-3303 Thursday, paper as sales manager. He has exten- March 12 Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. 7:00 pm “25 Years Experience” Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer Richard Koszarski, author of Hollywood on the FAMILY LAW Hudson and Associate Professor of English and · Divorce · Domestic Violence · Custody · Child Support Film Studies at Rutgers University, will discuss his book. 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PUBLICATION Library Friends to Honor Letty Hudak With Award WESTFIELD – The Friends of the which delivers library books to Westfield Memorial Library will homebound Westfield residents. honor Letty S. Hudak with its Gaston Her other interests include the Award on Sunday, March 8, at 2 p.m. Westfield Community Players, of This annual award was created in which she currently is president; the memory of Kenneth S. Gaston, a Westfield Historical Society, the Rake past member and president of the and Hoe Garden Club of Westfield library board of trustees. and Soroptimist International of the A Westfield resident, Mrs. Hudak Greater Westfield Area. will be recognized for having Following the award presentation, demonstrated a sincere interest in harpist Merynda Adams will the Westfield Memorial Library and perform. Ms. Adams has been the for her support of the library’s principal harpist of The Orchestra at activities. She has been a member of William Paterson University and has the Friends board since 1997 and performed frequently on the Lyrica Christopher Capone and Miss Meghan Offer presently chairs the committee for Concert Series. In addition to an the Books-on-Wheels program, active teaching studio, she is an Affiliate Artist Teacher at Drew St. Bart’s Fish Fry University and has been an instructor Miss Meghan Offer Richard Harris Cohen and Ms. Lauren Marissa Hedbavny of harp at Seton Hall University. Set For March 13 The program is open to the public SCOTCH PLAINS – St. and will take place in the Community Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Room of the Westfield Memorial To Wed Christopher Capone Catholic Church will hold a fish fry Library, located at 550 East Broad Richard H. Cohen to Wed dinner on Friday, March 13, from 6 to Street. For information on library Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Offer, III of and Employment Group of the law 9 p.m. The dinner will take place in programs, call (908) 789-4090, Woodcliff Lake, N.J. have announced firm Reed Smith, LLP in Princeton. the school auditorium, located at 2032 access wmlnj.org or stop by the the engagement of their daughter, Miss The future bridegroom is a gradu- Ms. Lauren M. Hedbavny Westfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. library for a copy of its quarterly Meghan Offer, to Christopher Capone. ate of Westfield High School. He re- Participants are invited to bring their newsletter. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James J. ceived both his Bachelor of Arts de- The Honorable Carol I. Cohen of University in Syracuse, N.Y. in 2000. own beverages and desserts. Tickets Capone of Westfield. gree in Government and his Master of Westfield and Dr. Burton Cohen of Mr. Cohen is the owner of Team 8 for the dinner, which are available at Chelsea Invites Public The bride-to-be is a graduate of Arts degree in Social Studies from Scotch Plains have announced the Management, a music management the rectory, are $12 each for adults and Immaculate Heart Academy in the Connecticut College in New London, engagement of their son, Richard company located in Brooklyn, N.Y. $8 each for children age 10 and under. To March Activities Township of Washington. She received Conn. In 2005 he earned his Juris Harris Cohen, to Ms. Lauren Marissa Raised in Tenafly, the bride-to-be For ticket or event information, e- FANWOOD – The Chelsea at her Bachelor of Science degree in Phar- Doctorate from Rutgers University Hedbavny. She is the daughter of graduated from Tenafly High School mail [email protected] or Fanwood assisted living residence, maceutical Marketing from Saint School of Law in Newark. Mr. Capone Charles Hedbavny of Tenafly and in 1999 and received her Bachelor of [email protected], or call the St. located at 295 South Avenue, will Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, presently is an attorney in the Labor the late Paula Hedbavny. Arts degree in Sociology from Bartholomew the Apostle rectory at present two free events for members Pa. and in 2005 was awarded her Juris and Employment and Commercial The future bridegroom was raised Douglass College in New Brunswick (908) 322-5192. of the community during March. Doctorate from Rutgers University Litigation Group of the law firm Lum, in Westfield, graduating from in 2003. She obtained her Master of Professional organizer and author School of Law in Newark. Miss Offer Drasco and Positan, LLC in Roseland. Westfield High School in 1996. He Social Work degree from Fordham Professor to Discuss Jamie Novak will bring her humor to currently is an attorney in the Labor An April 2009 wedding is planned. was awarded his Bachelor of Arts University in New York City in 2007. ‘Hollywood on Hudson’ a motivational workshop on Thurs- degree in Psychology from Syracuse Ms. Hedbavny is employed as a so- day, March 12, at 7 p.m. This pro- cial worker at Metropolitan Hospital WESTFIELD – Richard Koszarski, gram is designed to help attendees Liam’s Room Softball Event Golden Agers Plan in New York City. an associate professor of English and get started on their spring cleaning. The couple presently resides in Film Studies at Rutgers University, will On Tuesday, March 24, the award- Hunterdon Hills Visit Williamsburg, Brooklyn, N.Y. A fall discuss his book “Hollywood on the winning Moonglowers of Scotch Is Scheduled For March 28 SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch wedding is planned. Hudson: Film and Television in New Plains-Fanwood High School will WESTFIELD – Liam’s Room, will begin at approximately 1 p.m. Plains Golden Agers Club will visit York from Griffith to Sarnoff” on Thurs- present an evening of jazz starting at Inc. has announced that its second The rain date is Sunday, March 29. the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse on day, March 12, at 7 p.m. at the Westfield 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. annual softball event will take place The goal of Liam’s Room is to Thursday, April 16, for a performance Nieporents Welcome Memorial Library. To respond for either event, call on Saturday, March 28, at Tamaques provide pediatric palliative care in of the play Over the River and “Hollywood on the Hudson” de- (908) 654-5200. Park, located on Lamberts Mill Road area hospitals, including the cre- Through the Woods and a luncheon. Daughter, Elana tails the development, rise and rela- in Westfield. ation of inpatient rooms for fami- The $69 ticket price includes the David and Linda Nieporent of tive decline of the film industry be- Garage Sale to Aid Open to boys and girls in grades 3 lies whose children have been diag- show, luncheon and bus ride from the Fanwood have announced the birth fore it was “Hollywood,” in the New to 8, this community event is held to nosed with a chronic, potentially Scotch Hills Country Club, located at of their daughter, Elana Rebecca York/New Jersey area. Autism-New Jersey raise funds for Liam’s Room, a not- life-limiting illness. Plainfield Avenue and Jerusalem Road Nieporent, on Saturday, February Professor Koszarski argues that WESTFIELD – The Woman’s for-profit organization founded by These rooms will be equipped in Scotch Plains. The bus will leave at 7, at 6:36 p.m. at Somerset Medical while the movie factories may even- Club of Westfield is planning a Peter and Lisa McNamara of with all of the ideal amenities of a 10 a.m. On the menu will be Yankee Center in Somerville. tually have migrated to Los Angeles, garage sale for Saturday, April 4, Westfield in memory of their son, child’s room, plus a comforting en- pot roast, stuffed breast of chicken, Elana weighed 7 pounds and 2 a huge amount of film talent and to benefit “Autism-New Jersey.” Liam. All families are welcome. vironment for the entire family. In catch of the day, baked ham with fruit ounces and measured 19¼ inches in administration stayed in New York. It will take place from 9 a.m. to Food, games and entertainment addition, Liam’s Room seeks to as- glaze and shrimp and scallops, plus length at birth. The Westfield Memorial Library is 4 p.m. at the Roosevelt Intermedi- will be available. Pre-registration is sist in providing the necessary re- accompaniments and a dessert table. The baby’s maternal grandmother located at 550 East Broad Street. This ate School sports field, 301 Clark required, with a fee of $25 per sources to help families in navigat- All are welcome. is Mary Jeney of Clark. Richard program is open to MURAL and Street near Tuttle Parkway in player. Softball players will receive ing their child’s care. For trip details, call Jean DeTore at Nieporent of Columbia, Md. is her Westfield Memorial Library Westfield. The public is invited, a team shirt and hat. Liam’s Room currently works (908) 889-4121 or Mary De Jesso at paternal grandfather. cardholders. To register, visit the and donations of merchandise will Additionally, a “Home Run with Overlook Hospital in Summit (908) 654-4512. Club information is Elana’s paternal great-grand- library’s website, wmlnj.org, and click be accepted for sale. For more Derby” will be held for children as the first location, and hopes that available by calling Marge Van Duyne mother is Ida Nieporent of New on the calendar, or call (908) 789- details, call (908) 233-2339. and adults. Participants will have it will be the model for other sites. at (908) 889-4631. York City. 4090, extension no. 4140. an opportunity to try to hit as many For more information about Liam’s home runs as they can before get- Room or the softball event, contact ting five outs and to compete for [email protected]. Consignment Sale to Feature prizes. Pre-registration and a $20 Pre-registration for the softball fee for each at bat also are required. event can be done online by visiting Merchandise For Children Check in will begin at noon; games liamsroom.org. AREA – The 25th Anniversary ing are asked to visit westfieldnj.com/ Mothers’ Center Kids Stuff Consign- mccnj or to leave a detailed message Community Access Unlimited ment Sale will be held on Friday and at the Mothers’ Center by calling (908) Saturday, March 20 and March 21, 561-1751. Participants get to keep 50 at the Casano Community Center, percent of the total sold and the other Receives Highest Accreditation located at 314 Chestnut Street in 50 percent is a tax-deductible dona- ELIZABETH – The Commission formed and is committed to CARF’s Roselle Park. tion to the Mothers’ Center. on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Fa- accreditation conditions and stan- This is the second time the sale will Proceeds will benefit the Mothers’ cilities (CARF) has awarded Com- dards. There are more than 1,200 be held at this site, situated a few Center of Central New Jersey, a non- munity Access Unlimited (CAU) a standards an organization is measured blocks off of Westfield Avenue and profit, non-sectarian organization that three-year accreditation, the highest against. Further, CAU was com- near Garden State Parkway Exits 137 provides friendship, education, out- accreditation possible, for the fol- mended in its quest for quality pro- and 138. Sale hours will be 7:30 to 9 reach and support for all parents across lowing programs: Cranford, Elm, grams and services. p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to noon and Central New Jersey. Hillside 1, Hillside 2, Hillside 3, CAU is a nonprofit organization 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Now in its 30th year, the group Joelle, Stiles (formerly called with its main office at 80 West Grand The sale will feature gently used offers daytime and evening discus- Lafayette), Linden, New Providence, Street in Elizabeth. It has provided a children’s spring and summer cloth- sion and craft groups, book clubs, Plainfield, Roselle 1, Roselle 2, wide range of services to people with ing in sizes from newborn to children’s morning and afternoon playgroups Roselle 3, Summer, Summit, developmental disabilities, as well as 12. Additional merchandise will in- and special events. New members are Westminster, Top Youth Shelter, ECS- at-risk youth, individually designed clude children’s toys, videos and welcome at any time. Roselle, ECS-Hillside, DD Day Pro- for each member, throughout Union books, sports equipment and bicycles, For more information, call (908) HEART WARMING…Students Alicia Goff and Andrew Young of Brunner gram and its Employment Services County since 1979. strollers and other baby equipment. 561-1751 or visit the Mothers’ Cen- School in Scotch Plains display the heart-shaped cake that they baked and Program. This is the second accredi- CARF is an independent, not-for- Individuals interested in consign- ter website: westfieldnj.com/mccnj. decorated with their classmates for their guests. tation CAU has received from the profit accrediting body, the mission of international accrediting commission. which is to promote the quality, value Program on Wolves The three-year CARF accredita- and optimal outcomes of services tion is bestowed upon programs that throughout a consultative accredita- To Be Held March 13 demonstrate that their persons served tion process that centers on enhancing SCOTCH PLAINS – The Shet- benefit from the services provided. the lives of persons served. CARF was land Sheepdog Club of Northern An organization receiving a three- founded in 1966, and its accrediting New Jersey will have Vinnie Reo of year accreditation has undergone a body establishes consumer-focused Wolf Visions present “Wolf Educa- rigorous peer review process and has standards to help organizations mea- tion Program With Our Lupine demonstrated to a team of surveyors sure and improve the quality of their Friends” on Friday, March 13, at during on-site visits that it has con- programs and services. 7:30 p.m. at the Willow Grove Pres- byterian Church. The Willow Grove Presbyterian Church is located at 1961 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains. For more informa- tion on this program, call (908) 232- 5678. Information on the Shetland Sheepdog Club of Northern New Jer- “Hire A Professional” sey is available at sscnj.org. Volunteers Needed For Tax Program SCOTCH PLAINS – The Ameri- can Association of Retired Persons For meetings, sports and reviews to be placed in (AARP)/IRS free tax preparation program needs volunteers to wel- come clients and assist them in fill- ing out entrance paperwork and or- ganizing their tax documents for counselors who do the tax returns. For information, interested per- BACK IN THE DAY…Second graders at Franklin Elementary School in Westfield sons are asked to call Ed Evans at recently experienced what it would be like to live, work and play back in pioneer www.goleader.com/express the Scotch Plains Public Library at days, as part of the Journey Back in Time Traveling Museum program. Students (908) 322-5007, extension no. 208. participated in activities like panning for gold, pumping water, beading jewelry The library is located at 1927 Bartle and churning butter. Pictured is Jasper Lemberg scrubbing clothes on an Avenue in Scotch Plains. authentic washboard, while classmate Sarah Laide watches with anticipation. 42nd ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST CHILDREN’S FAIR DO-IT-YOURSELF Presented by Westfield Rotary Club Foundation CLASSIFIED ADS Serving the Westfield area for over 30 years! Benefiting the Scholarship Fund And Community Grants Program 560 Springfield Avenue • Westfield, NJ 07090 Saturday, March 7, 2009 24/7 [email protected] • 908-233-3900 8 a.m. – Noon www.turnerworldtravel.com Visit Our Website Westfield High School Rahway Ave. corner Dorian Rd. Donation $7.00 www.goleader.com A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 5, 2009 Page 7 Temple Sholom to Present FCC Classes Cover Gospel; Purim Carnival on Sunday Film on Christian Message SCOTCH PLAINS – Temple bank. Additionally, Temple Sholom has WESTFIELD – The First Congre- voking documentary includes con- Sholom of Fanwood/Scotch Plains asked that participants bring individu- gational Church of Westfield is con- versations with experts, “man on the will host its annual Purim Carnival on ally wrapped, kid-friendly, healthy tinuing its series of adult education street” interviews and animated fea- Sunday, March 8, at Union Catholic snack foods or juice boxes to be do- classes with programs examining the tures. Film viewing and discussion is High School, located at 1600 Martine nated to children in the afterschool Gospels and the contemporary Chris- being held on consecutive Tuesday Avenue in Scotch Plains. programs of the YMCA of Plainfield. tian message. All classes are free and evenings through March 31 from 7:30 The carnival, which will run from The food and beverages for sale at open to the public. to 8:30 p.m. in the church’s Coe Fel- 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and is open to the carnival will be sponsored, pre- On consecutive Monday evenings lowship Room. the public, will feature games, crafts, pared and served by the Temple throughout March, the Reverend The First Congregational Church, a face painting, raffles, a Purim cos- Sholom Men’s Club, including Mark Boyea, senior minister, is pre- member of the United Church of Christ, tume contest, food and beverages and hotdogs, chicken fingers and plenty senting the final unit in a yearlong is located at 125 Elmer Street in a telling of the Purim story. of Hamantashen, the traditional, tri- journey through the Gospels with an Westfield. For additional information, A joyous holiday on the Jewish angular-shaped, filled pastries tradi- exploration of John. call the church office at (908) 233- calendar, Purim commemorates how tionally eaten during Purim. Entitled “What’s the Word?: John’s 2494 or access fccofwestfield.org. Esther risked her own life to save the A Reform Jewish Congregation led ‘Different’ Gospel,” this unit high- Jewish people of Persia from being by Rabbi Joel N. Abraham, Temple DAISY DECORATORS…Members of Westfield Daisy Troop 850 earned their lights the picture John paints of Jesus Principal to Give Talk exterminated by the evil Haman. Sholom currently is housed within Considerate and Caring petal February 9 by making St. Patrick’s Day decora- and how his gospel compares with the In the spirit of Purim, which calls the Fanwood Presbyterian Church at tions and pinecone/birdseed feeders for the Ashbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Synoptic Gospels. The class will meet On Parenting Role Center in Scotch Plains. It was the girls’ first “service” project, designed to let through March 30 from 7:30 to 8:30 AREA – Principal Kafele Baruti for celebration, sending gifts of food 74 Martine Avenue South. The temple them experience doing something kind for others. Pictured with the girls are Daisy and drink or making other charitable has purchased five acres of land in Leaders Susan Edwards, left, and Christine Taglieri. p.m. in the church’s Chapel Lounge. will give a presentation on Thursday, donations, the carnival games will be Scotch Plains for its future home. For its annual Lenten film study, March 12, at Maxson Middle School run by SPANCY (Scotch Plains and Temple Sholom is a member of the the church is reviewing the movie in Plainfield on the role parents play Nearby Community Youth) to raise Union for Reform Judaism. Girl Scouts Announce Dates, Lord, Save Us from Your Followers. in preparing their child for academic funds for the group, which is made up For more information about the Frustrated by the angry and attack- success in school. All are welcome. of students in grades 9 through 12. temple or joining the congregation, filled language surrounding the topic Attendees do not have to have a A portion of the funds raised will call (908) 889-4900, e-mail Sites For Cookie Booth Sales of religion in America, director Dan child in this district, or be a Plainfield help purchase food for the Jewish Fam- [email protected] or visit Merchant set out to discover why the resident, to attend. Maxson School is ily Services of Central New Jersey food sholomnj.org. WESTFIELD – Scouts from the 4, Pathmark, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Christian faith’s message of love is so located at 924 East 7th Street, east of Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey Scotch Plains: March 7, Wachovia divisive. Leland Avenue. Participants are asked will hold cookie booth sales, fea- Bank, 9 a.m. to noon; March 8, St. This humorous and thought-pro- to enter through the Woodland Av- turing eight varieties, throughout Bartholomew the Apostle Church, enue side cafeteria entrance. Union County during March and 9:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.; March 14, Holy Trinity Seniors The schedule for the evening is as April. Each box of cookies costs TD Bank, noon to 3 p.m. and Unity follows: 6 to 6:30 p.m., pizza; 6:35 to $3.50. Cookie booth locations and Bank, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; March 15, To Meet on March 9 6:50 p.m., announcements; 6:50 to sale dates are as follows: Quick Chek, 1 to 4 p.m. and TD WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity 6:55 p.m., sponsor; 7 to 7:45 p.m., Berkeley Heights: March 7, Kings Bank, noon to 3 p.m.; March 20, Senior Social Club will meet on Mon- Principal Kafele, and 7:45 to 8 p.m., Supermarket, 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.; Mountain Deli, 6 to 8 p.m.; March day, March 9, at 1:30 p.m. in the Holy question-and-answer period. March 14, Kings Supermarket, 11 21, Mountain Deli, 9 to 11 a.m., Trinity Interparochial School gym- a.m. to 3 p.m., and Stop and Shop, 9 YMCA, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Quick nasium on First Street in Westfield. Library Posts Events a.m. to noon, and March 21, Stop Chek, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and March A group of Irish dancers in costume and Shop, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 22, Quick Chek, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. will perform a program of special On Tap For March Cranford: March 7, Walgreens, Westfield: March 7, The Children’s music and dancing. The afternoon will GARWOOD – The Garwood Public 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Cranford Post Place, noon to 2 p.m., Lord & Taylor, continue with the club’s regular meet- Library will offer multiple events this Office, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; 2 to 5 p.m. and corner of Elm and ing followed by refreshments. month, beginning with “Mammal Ma- March 14, TD Bank, 9 a.m. to noon; East Broad Streets, 10:30 a.m. to A day trip to the Paper Mill Play- nia” this Saturday, March 7, at 11 a.m. March 21, Cranford Post Office, 10 12:30 p.m.; March 8, Lord & Taylor, house in Millburn is planned for Thurs- Presented by Wallaby Tales, this a.m. to 2 p.m., Bagel America, 8 noon to 3 p.m., and Elm and East day, April 23, to see the play 1776. program will introduce live mam- Pamela Wyn Shannon Lisa Gutkin a.m. to noon, and Breadsmith, 9 Broad corner, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; Before leaving for the matinee, at- mals from around the world, focus- a.m. to 2 p.m.; March 22 and 29, March 14, Elm and East Broad cor- tendees will have lunch at Snuffy’s ing on their behaviors, personalities Presbyterian Church, 10 a.m. to ner, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; March 21, Pantagis Renaissance in Scotch Plains. and fun facts. It is limited to 40 par- Fanwood Library Offers noon; March 28, Cranford Post Of- Manhattan Bagel, 7 to 11 a.m. and ticipants and registration is required. fice, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and Drug Fair, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; March Seasons Group Posts To register, call the library at (908) April 11, Cranford Post Office, 9 28, Westfield train station, 4 to 8 789-1670 or visit the circulation desk. Evening of Celtic Music a.m. to 1 p.m. p.m., and March 29, Westfield Post Upcoming Meetings A free program on wills, estate plan- FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- Ms. Gutkin has toured with Whirli- Fanwood: March 14, Quick Chek, Office, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WESTFIELD – Seasons, a support ning and trusts is set for Thursday, morial Library will present an evening gig and The Klezmatics, whose “Won- 10 a.m. to noon; March 20, A&P The 2009 product line features group for divorced, separated and March 12, at 7 p.m. Anthony Sytko of of Celtic music on Wednesday, March der Wheel” album won the Grammy Supermarket, 3 to 7 p.m.; March 21, traditional favorites Thin Mints, widowed individuals of all faiths, as Garwood, an attorney specializing in 11, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., featuring Award as Best Contemporary World Provident Bank, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Shortbreads and Caramel de-Lites, well as anyone who has experienced wills and trusts, will be the presenter. two returning artists. Music Album in 2006. She has com- A&P, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; March 28, as well as Peanut Butter Patties and the loss of a relationship, will meet on While this program is open to all, it Nationally recognized vocalist, posed and recorded music for film, Irma’s Hallmark, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Peanut Butter Sandwiches. Cookie Tuesdays, March 10 and March 24. will focus on young parents who may songwriter and guitarist Pamela Wyn radio and television. In addition to and March 29, A&P, noon to 4 p.m. maker ABC Bakers has assured con- The meetings will take place from not yet be thinking to the future that far Shannon and Grammy Award win- her appearance on “Sex and the City,” Garwood: March 14, Pathmark, sumers that the peanut butter used 7:15 to 9 p.m. in the activities center in advance. A question-and-answer ning fiddler Lisa Gutkin will per- she has performed and recorded with 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; March 15, Kings in its cookies is safe. building of St. Helen’s Roman Catho- session will follow the presentation. form traditional and original pasto- such musicians as Tommy Sands, John Supermarket, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; For more information on Girl lic Church, located at 1600 Rahway For more information, call the library. ral folk music. Selections will in- Whelan, Cathie Ryan, Shawn Colvin March 21 and 22, Pathmark, 9 a.m. Scouts Heart of New Jersey, includ- Avenue in Westfield. The book discussion group will clude music from Ireland and the and Susanna Vega. to 4 p.m.; March 21, Kings Super- ing updated booth sale listings, visit The March 10 meeting will feature meet on Monday, March 16, at 1 p.m. British Isles, as well as songs in According to the library, this pro- market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and April gshnj.org. a discussion of online dating and a to discuss “Loving Frank” by Nancy Gaelic, among other pieces. gram always draws a very large crowd potluck social. Attendees are asked to Horan. If interested in joining the Ms. Wyn Shannon’s vocal style and the library recommends calling bring a finger food or dessert. group or in need of a copy of the ranges from lilting sensitivity to ur- (908) 322-6400 to reserve a seat for On March 24, guest speaker book, call the library. gent callings, and her modal guitar this free event. The Fanwood Memo- FUMC Presents Activities Michael McMahon, a Licensed Clini- Additional programs for March also work has been described as “a tiny rial Library is located at North Av- cal Social Worker, will speak on mak- will be publicized. The library is lo- chamber orchestra working in unison enue and Tillotson Road. ing good choices in a relationship. cated at the corner of Third Avenue at the end of her hands.” This concert, along with multiple To Enhance Lenten Season The Seasons group offers individu- and Walnut Street, at the back of the Her music has been used for docu- other events, is paid for from funds WESTFIELD – The First United lowed by a free program from 7 to 8 als assistance in their journey toward Lincoln School complex. Information mentaries on A and E Biography and raised by the Friends of the Fanwood Methodist Church, located at One p.m. Programs will include a Pray- healing of emotions and spirit through on library programs also is available the History Channel. She has per- Memorial Library, a non-profit orga- East Broad Street in Westfield, in- ing with Beads workshop, a St. group discussions, guest speakers and online at youseemore.com/Garwood. formed and recorded with Roger nization dedicated to supporting the vites members of the community to Patrick’s Day celebration and a pre- social activities. All are welcome. McGuinn of the Byrds, Davy Graham library. Anyone interested in joining attend services and fellowship on sentation on St. Francis and St. For more information, call Bob See it all on the Web! and musicians from Solas, Kila, Cher- the group is asked to contact Carol Sunday mornings and to participate Benedict. To register for any pro- Laudati at (908) 322-7762 or Joan ish the Ladies, The Klezmatics, Whirli- Campell at [email protected] or in its Lenten activities. grams or for more information, call Hernandez at (908) 930-2791 or e- www.goleader.com gig and Afro-Celt Sound System. (908) 322-9179. During Lent, there is a 30-minute the church office at (908) 233-4211. mail [email protected]. Communion Service at 8:30 a.m. on Sundays. In addition, the Seek- Welcome Club to Host ers Service takes place at 9:15 a.m. Seekers Service is a casual, discus- Wine-Cheese Event sion-based service that encourages WESTFIELD – The Westfield participants to play an active role in Welcome Club will hold a wine and bringing Christ into their lives and cheese event for new and prospec- the world. Sunday school for all tive members on Wednesday, March ages begins at 9:15 a.m. A coffee 18, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. hour at 10:15 a.m. precedes tradi- The club is a social organization tional worship at 10:45 a.m. that provides various daytime and The Lenten offerings include evening activities for women and “Don’t be Late, Break a Plate” on their families in Westfield and the Sunday, March 8, at 9:15 a.m., dur- surrounding communities. ing which youth ages 12 to 18 are Those interested in attending the invited to create a mosaic for Lent. event are asked to respond to Also Additionally, yoga will be available Maryann at [email protected] today, Thursday, March 5, at 9:15 or Paola at [email protected] Cooked a.m. for the location of the open house. Dinners On Wednesdays through April 1, Information about the organiza- Lenten Family Dinners take place tion also can be found online at DREAM ALIVE…Keynote speaker Joe Rogers, Colorado’s former lieutenant beginning at 6:30 p.m. and are fol- westfieldwelcomeclub.com. John, Monk governor, presents “The Dream Alive Program” at Roosevelt Intermediate & Nick School in February to a packed gymnasium of students, faculty and guests. The school’s assembly, commemorating Black History Month, also featured songs by BootCampWF the Newark Boys Choir. The Dream Alive Program is an acclaimed, positive and uplifting dedication to the memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Westfield’s premiere, healthy living other leaders of the Civil Rights Movement. The program, which has been presented at colleges, corporations and conferences throughout America, was co- outdoor fitness training program funded by the Roosevelt PTO and the Education Fund of Westfield. 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Appointments involvement and family education. Page 8 Thursday, March 5, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Martha E. Dimmick, Beloved Teacher; HUNG UP!! Active In Various Civic Organizations – Obituaries – Wife Seeks Advice In Creating Martha Elizabeth Dimmick passed by her students, parents and col- Anthony Abbruzzese, 95, Technician; Harmony With Mother-in-Law away on Wednesday, February 4, at leagues alike. her home in Easton, Pa. with her After leaving teaching, Martha con- Was Active With Senior Organizations By Milt Faith, Executive Director devoted sister at her side. tinued her civic involvements by re- Youth and Family Counseling Service In 1950, Martha arrived in Scotch maining active in her home commu- Anthony Abbruzzese, 95, of ter, Theresa Lonzak, and his aunt, Plains and for the next 40 years she nity of Easton, Pa. until the time of Fanwood died on Monday, March 2, Pauline Faso. A Distraught Daughter-in-law to obtain employment, return home shared her many gifts and love of her death. at Overlook Hospital in Summit. He also was predeceased by his Writes: I can’t take my mother-in- at reasonable times, be decent and teaching with the families in her town. A private service was held on Fri- Born in New York City, he was siblings, Giovanni “Pooch” law’s controlling behavior. I don’t cooperate with family duties, etc. She was joined in 1957 by her sister, day, February 6, in Easton. raised in South Plainfield and had Abbruzzese, Alfred “Buddy” want to argue, because she can be I do not feel that a threat of rejection Ethel Dimmick, who taught first grade March 5, 2009 lived in Plainfield before moving to Abbruzzese and Janet Nehilia. very sweet to my husband and me, from home and family is helpful, since and retired along with her in 1990. Fanwood 59 years ago. The funeral will be held and is a good grandmother, whenever Noah seems to be asking for help. A She also became active in many Helen A. Turteltaub Mr. Abbruzzese had been on Saturday, March 7, at she isn’t critical or demanding or good friend, Father Bill Morris, once organizations, such as the College Helen A. Turteltaub died on Thurs- employed as a technician 8:30 a.m. from the Memo- teaching our daughter “good eti- reminded me that Tough Love includes Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains, the day, February 26, at her residence in with Auster’s Appliance rial Funeral Home, 155 quette.” I know you can’t change cer- the word “love” in its name. To him, Scotch Plains Historical Society and Scotch Plains. Co. in Westfield for 39 South Avenue in Fanwood. tain people, but how can I make our and me, this means being firm with the Republican Club. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Helen had years before retiring. He A Funeral Mass will be visits more comfortable? having expectations re change (in feel- Martha was respected and admired lived there and in Bayonne before was an active member of offered at 9:30 a.m. at St. Answer: If you remember the fol- ing and behavior), yet caring and avail- moving to Scotch Plains in 1981. the Tri County Seniors and Bartholomew the Apostle lowing three things, you’ll feel a lot able when the other person responds. A life member of Hadassah, she was the South Plainfield Trav- Roman Catholic Church, better. When visiting your mother-in- Reach out to your son with care, yet Eleanor Ebersole, 78 a former member of Temple Emanuel eling Seniors and enjoyed 2032 Westfield Avenue in law, remember to: 1) be quick, 2) be expect cooperation and change. Eleanor “Ellie” Ebersole, 78, of of Bayonne and Brandeis Women. traveling with his special Scotch Plains. Interment quiet, 3) be gone! It works! A Questioning Young Lady Writes: Fanwood died suddenly on Wednes- Helen was the beloved wife of the friend, the late Susan will follow at Fairview A Distraught Mother Writes: My I am to be married in August. I am day, February 25, at Overlook Hospi- late Leo; the devoted mother of Lois Gochal.Anthony Anthony Abbruzzese Cemetery in Westfield. husband and I disagree on how to very happy with my fiancé, but some- tal in Summit. A. Silbergeld of Westfield and Stanley Abbruzzese Visitation will be from 2 to handle our 19-year-old son, Noah thing has come up recently that con- Born and raised in Woodbridge, W. Turteltaub of Scotch Plains; the His wife, Louise Merrill 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, (disguised name), who quit college cerns me. I’ve talked to my family she had lived in Westfield before dear mother-in-law of Ronald Abbruzzese, predeceased him in 1982. March 6, at the funeral home. and has been unable to keep a job for and friends, and they feel I am in for moving to Fanwood in 1952. Silbergeld and Sheila Turteltaub, and Surviving are his children, Vincent In lieu of flowers, donations may any period of time. He occasionally trouble unless I resolve this problem. Mrs. Ebersole had been employed the loving grandmother of Adam, Abbruzzese and his wife, Ginny, and be made to St. Jude Children’s Re- smokes pot and is out late with girls. My fiancé wants me to sign a pren- as a receptionist for Dr. David Will- Gyll, Todd, Marc and Beth and great- Marilyn Rutishauser; five grandchil- search Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, We have been unable to get him to uptial agreement. I am very uncom- iams in Plainfield prior to retiring. grandmother of Alexa, Zoe, Daniel, dren, Kimberly Mason and her hus- Memphis, Tenn. 38105-1942 obey the boundaries we have set up fortable and opposed to this. And his Earlier, she worked in the business Lily and Langston. band, Dean, Scott Rutishauser, Mark (www.stjude.org) or to “Autism regarding his staying out late and mother drew up the agreement! He office at NJ Bell and, later, as a sales Services were conducted on Sun- Rutishauser and his wife, Jessica, Speaks,” 1060 State Road, Second coming home at all hours, not being also talks about getting a house near associate and floral designer at day, March 1, at Menorah Chapels at Greg Abbruzzese and Todd Floor, Princeton, N.J. 08540 able to hold a job, etc. his mother so she can baby sit when Scotchwood Florist in Fanwood. Millburn in Union. Interment took Rutishauser, and six great-grandchil- (www.autismspeaks.org). For addi- My husband and I have been in- we have children. We have never Surviving are her husband, Alan; place at the United Hebrew Cemetery dren, Kelly, Kara and Kevin Mason, tional information or to express con- volved with people who are part of discussed having children, how her son, Richard, and his wife, Nancy; in Staten Island, N.Y. Madyson Abbruzzese and Morgan dolences, please visit Tough Love, a group which estab- many, etc. her brother, Alvin Rymsha, and her March 5, 2009 and Ryan Rutishauser. He also is sur- www.fanwoodmemorial.com. lishes rules on how to remain firm My questions to you are: (1) I op- granddaughter, Kristin. Doris M. Watts, 80 vived by his brother, Robert; his sis- March 5, 2009 and consistent with oppositional chil- pose a prenuptial agreement and refuse A memorial service took place on Doris M. Watts, 80, died on Satur- dren. Recently, Noah has confided in to be part of it. Isn’t this my right? Sunday, March 1, at the Memorial day, February 21, at her home in Lisa A. Dedousis, M.D., Medical Resident; me that he is depressed and confused, Doesn’t it also mean Bob (disguised Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue in Scotch Plains. and he is tired of his dysfunctional name) isn’t taking my feelings into Fanwood. Born and raised in Jersey City, she Was St. Peter’s College and NYU Alumna life. He has agreed to see a therapist. consideration? (2) I feel it is inappro- Those who wish may make dona- had lived in Elizabeth before moving Lisa Anne Dedousis, M.D. of Jer- hold, N.J. and Naples, Fla.; her brother, However, my husband feels Noah priate for his mother to be part of this tions in her memory to the Fanwood to Scotch Plains in 1973. sey City died tragically in an auto- John T. Dedousis, Jr., M.D. and his is manipulating us, and he feels that agreement. Don’t you agree? I am Memorial Library, North Avenue and Mrs. Watts had been employed as mobile accident on Wednesday, Feb- wife, Elaine, and her two nieces, Alexis the Tough Love approach will work – uncomfortable with Bob’s “plans” to Tillotson Road, Fanwood, N.J. 07023. assistant director of The Arc of Union ruary 11, with her fiancé, Mark and Jaime Leigh Dedousis. tell Noah he has a limited time to involve his mother in our future to the For additional information or to ex- County prior to retiring in 1993. Ear- Pogue, M.D., in Jackson, Miss. A Memorial Mass will be offered shape up; if he doesn’t, he’s out of the extent that he is – without talking to press condolences, please visit lier, she had worked for Colonial Life Born and raised in Jersey City, at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, March house, and we will have no future me. Isn’t this a problem in communi- www.fanwoodmemorial.com. contact with him, no holidays nor cation? (4) My friends feel I should sit March 5, 2009 Insurance Company. Lisa attained her bachelor’s degree 6, at the Our Lady of Mercy Church, Surviving are her husband, Donald from St. Peter’s College and her 40 Sullivan Drive in Jersey City. celebrations spent together. Isn’t this down with Bob and talk about his Rose M. Retcho, 75 G. Watts; her son, Bruce, and his master’s degree in nutrition from Because of the Season of Lent, flow- too tough, too extreme? insensitivities and lack of sharing. This Rose M. Retcho, 75, of Port Read- wife, Jennifer; her daughter, Linda New York University. She was ers will not be accepted in the church. Answer: Your son needs to be in a could put a real dent in our future. ing made her transition on Saturday, Watts, and three grandchildren, Mat- awarded her medical degree from St. Donations may be made to the counseling situation, and I hope he Don’t you agree? Maybe I should re- February 28, at Robert Wood Johnson thew, Jessica and Nicole. Christopher’s School of Medicine in Plainfield Area Humane Society, 75 will follow through in seeing a thera- evaluate my marriage plans? University Hospital in Rahway. Services were held on Saturday, England. At the time of her death, Rock Avenue, Plainfield, N.J. 07063; pist. Firm rules and boundaries should Answer: (1) Yes, yes, (2) Yes, yes Born in the Bronx, N.Y. on March February 28, at the Memorial Funeral she was a first year medical resident the Jersey Animal Coalition, 298 be set up, and he must cooperate: try (3) Yes, (4) Yes, YES! 16, 1933, she had lived in New York Home, 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. at Jersey City Medical Center. Walton Avenue, South Orange, N.J. for many years before moving to Memorial donations may be made Surviving are her loving parents, 07079, or to Mothers Against Drunk New Jersey in 1963. to The Arc of Union County, 42 Fadem John and Madeline Dedousis of Free- Driving, 511 E. John Carpenter Frwy, Parkinson’s Group to Hear Her husband, William Retcho, Road, Springfield, N.J. 07081 No. 700, Irving, Tex. 75062. predeceased her. (www.arcunion.org). Networking Event Set To express condolences online, please Talk on Exercise Options Surviving are 10 loving children, For additional information or to visit www.fanwoodmemorial.com. Dennis, Denise, Steven, Robert, express condolences, please visit Tonight In Township March 5, 2009 WESTFIELD – The Westfield Disease Association, Mr. King earned Elizabeth, Kevin, William, John, www.fanwoodmemorial.com. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Parkinson Support Group will hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Physi- Lisa and Elaine; a sister, Margaret March 5, 2009 Plains Business and Professional Richard P. Smith, 83 its next meeting on Monday, March cal Therapy from the State University Rowe; 16 grandchildren; five great- Association (SPBPA) and the Richard P. Smith, 83, of Westfield 9, at 1:30 p.m. in the Parish House of New York Health Science Center grandchildren and her beloved pets. Fanwood Business and Professional died on Monday, March 2, of causes Lounge of The Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn and a master’s degree in A Funeral Mass was offered yes- Hiking Club Offers Association (FBPA), Inc. will hold incident to age. in Westfield, located at 140 Mountain neurological rehabilitation from Long terday, Wednesday, March 4, at the Variety of Activities their first networking night of 2009 Surviving are his nephews, David R. Avenue. People with Parkinson’s dis- Island University. Mr. King worked as a physical Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church AREA – The Union County Hiking this evening, Thursday, March 5, Smith of Lafayette, Colo. and Ronald J. ease and/or their caregivers are in- in Westfield. Burial followed at Club offers a variety of hiking and bicy- from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Scotch Smith of Sandy, Utah, and his niece, vited to attend. therapist at Beth Israel Medical Cen- Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. cling activities, most of which take place Plains Rescue Squad headquarters, Julia Ann Rossiter of Draper, Utah. David King, a clinical specialist at ter in Manhattan for 12 years prior to Arrangements were under the direc in central and northern New Jersey. Mem- 1916 Bartle Avenue. Funeral services will be held to- the Kessler Institute for Rehabilita- his current position. tion of the Gray Funeral Home, 318 bership dues are $10 per year. Prospective Business coach Neil Pinkman of morrow, Friday, March 6, at 2 p.m. at tion, will provide a presentation en- Light refreshments will be provided. East Broad Street in Westfield. members may try out the club by taking Paradigm Associates will discuss “See- the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter titled “From Therapy to Community: The Westfield Parkinson Support In lieu of flowers, a donation to part in up to three outings before joining. ing New Opportunities in Tough Day Saints, Ward Chapel, 1781 How to Exercise with Parkinson’s Group meets regularly on the second the charity of one’s choice will be For a complimentary schedule, which in- Times.” There will be a $10 charge for Raritan Road in Scotch Plains. Visi- disease.” Monday of each month, except during cludes a new member application, call non-members that can be applied to a tation will take place at 1 p.m. He will explain how a physical thera- July and August. It provides speaker appreciated. Union County Parks at (908) 527-4900. March 5, 2009 new membership in either the SPBPA Arrangements are under the direc- pist can help individuals with programs, a lending library and other or FBPA. To respond, contact Steve tion of the Dooley Colonial Home, Parkinson’s develop their own exer- information and support for those cop- Goldberg at (908) 322-1800 or 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. cise program and also how exercises ing with Parkinson’s disease. [email protected]. March 5, 2009 available in the community can be These meetings are offered free of beneficial. charge. For more information, call Gray Funeral Homes Currently a columnist for the quar- Barbara Ringk at (908) 322-9214 or terly newsletter of the New Jersey The Presbyterian Church office at DOOLEY COLONIAL (908) 233-0301. Since 1897 Chapter of the American Parkinson FUNERAL HOME Society to Learn to Identify, Preserve Photos and Papers WESTFIELD – The Genealogical display examples of each. Society of the West Fields will wel- Discussion of the ways in which come Joan Shipley to its regular meet- print photography can be preserved ing on Thursday, March 12, at 1 p.m. and displayed will be supplemented in the meeting room of the Westfield with advice and available professional Memorial Library, located at 550 East resources for the preservation of ear- Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in Broad Street. lier forms of photographic prints such 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. Ms. Shipley will address identify- as tintypes. Additionally, Ms. Shipley Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the ing and preserving heritage photo- will address the preservation of old personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or graphs and documents. She will be- documents and other heritage memo- cremation. gin by familiarizing attendees with rabilia. the various types of photographs and Audience participation in the form Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home of small groups given a preservation SHERIFF’S SALE 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. Meeting the needs of our “task” will follow. The session will Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-(09000889) end with discussion of the groups’ Community with comfort, care and compassion SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY findings and a question-and-answer William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. CHANCERY DIVISION UNION COUNTY session. NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 Since 1913 DOCKET NO. F-711808 Plaintiff: INDYMAC BANK F.S.B. Ms. Shipley is a longtime member (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 VS. of the Monmouth County Genealogi- 556 Westfield Ave. Westfield, NJ Defendant: BARRY ROGERS, JUNE WHITEHALL ROGERS H/W cal Society. The public is invited to 908-233-0255 Sale Date: 04/01/2009 Writ of Execution: 01/28/2009 participate. More information about Charles J. Tombs John L. Dooley NJ. License NO. 4100 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution this program or the Genealogical So- NJ Lic. Number 4006 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- ciety of the West Fields can be ob- Director Manager TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on tained by sending an e-mail to Carolyn WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Watson, the society president, at www.grayfuneralhomes.com of their bid available in cash or certified check at [email protected] or by calling the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred Nancy Humphrey at (908) 612-6029. Ninety Three Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Five and 46/100*** ($293,755.46). The property to be sold is located in the TOWN- SHIP of WESTFIELD, County of UNION and State of New Jersey. Commonly known as: 223 MYRTLE AVENUE, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090. Tax Lot No. 83 FKA 20 in Block No. 4001 FKA N ow Offering the New Dimention of Lot Approximately: 35 x 211 Nearest Cross Street: GRANDVIEW AVENUE BEGINNING at a point on the northwesterly sideline of Myrtle Avenue, said point being 424.15 Willow View Mausoleum, feet southwesterly from the intersection of said northwesterly sideline of Myrtle Avenue with the southwesterly sideline of Grandview Avenue, and from said point then running. A Unique Concept in PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES TAXES OPEN: $1,478.85 TOTAL AS OF February 10, 2009: $1,478.85 Memorial Properties. Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Thirty Three Thousand Eighty One and 75/100*** ($333,081.75) together with lawful interest and costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for eauty, Dignity & Peace an order directing payment of the surplus money. B The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. Overlooking Bunnell Pond. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. LENT BEGINS…Martha Byrne, a stu- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this dent at Holy Trinity Interparochial Family Lots, Single Graves, Niches & Community Mausoleums sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. School in Mountainside, participates Faithfully Serving the Public Since 1868, on 105 Picturesque Acres. Ralph Froehlich in Ash Wednesday services at the Our Sheriff Attorney: Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Fairview Cemetery FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, PC Church in Mountainside. All students 7 CENTURY DRIVE received ashes as part of the Lenten Nonprofit • Nonsectarian SUITE 201 PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054 ceremony, which also marks the first 1100 East Broad Street • Westfield, NJ (973) 538-4700 908-232-0781 4 T - 03/05, 03/12, 03/19 day of the period of fasting leading up & 03/26/09 Fee: $177.48 to the feast of Easter. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 5, 2009 Page 9 Scotch Plains Flutist Named To CJMEA Intermed. Band SCOTCH PLAINS – The third time Tanda Tucker, middle school art was the charm for Scotch Plains resi- teacher, added, “Katie is a wonderful dent and Wardlaw-Hartridge School young lady with the unique ability to eighth grader Katie Buchbinder, who incorporate expression and emotion was named to the Central Jersey Music in her artwork. She has superior tech- Educators Association (CJMEA) In- nical skills and a wonderful sense of termediate Band after auditions on creativity. January 31. “Katie values She had audi- the deep breadth tioned since the of her ideas and sixth grade under will work through the encourage- a variety of possi- ment of her bilities before ar- school’s instru- riving at a final so- mental music lution,” she added. teacher, Jane “Katie also wel- Brown, and inched comes criticism PEACE POSTER WINS PRIZE…Roosevelt Intermediate School student Eunsol closer and closer because she real- STICKING WITH IT...Thanks to funding from the Education Fund of Westfield, Baek won second place in the Lions Club Peace Poster Contest, encompassing the to being a member izes she can learn Lincoln students were entertained and educated by Brazilian group Ginga Union, Morris and Essex County area. Eunsol holds her artwork, which symbol- of the prestigious from it. As a re- Brasilera. The group of four men taught about Brazil’s culture and social history izes the Lions Club theme, “Peace Begins with Me.” Roosevelt art teacher Anne ensemble. sult, her artwork while performing three dances – the samba, maculele and capoeira – by incorpo- Cohen, at left, and Principal Stewart Carey were on hand for the presentation of She has also has a level of so- rating dance, martial arts and gymnastics. The lively assembly also allowed a $50 savings bond and engraved desk clock by Westfield Lions Club represen- been inspired to phistication rarely children to hear Brazilian folk music played on traditional instruments. Pictured tative Douglas Schembs, who is a past district governor for the organization. persevere by a seen in middle are kindergarten volunteers from the audience, who came onstage to learn the cousin who is also school students.” stick dance. Terrill Middle School a flutist, and she Katie Buchbinder Patricia Malizia, takes private flute director of athlet- Local Students Nominated lessons at The New Jersey Workshop ics, said, “Katie is an outstanding ath- for the Arts in Westfield. lete and leader on each of her teams. Honor Roll Mrs. Brown said, “I am thrilled She challenges herself to be better For Natl. Scholarship Prog. that Katie will have the opportunity every day.” Second Marking Period to perform in a regional organiza- Looking toward the future, Katie SCOTCH PLAINS – Union Catho- and sciences; employment experi- tion.” noted that she might like to pursue a lic High School in Scotch Plains an- ence and academic record. They also SCOTCH PLAINS – Terrill Middle Joseph Pagano, Nikhil Patel, Jeffrey Peart, John During her audition, Katie was chal- career as a music educator or perform nounced that senior students Steven were required to write an essay. School Principal Kevin Holloway has Pletscher, Jack Poillon, Erik Reiman, Joseph Berger of Scotch Plains, Gina Egido “Students nominated for the NHS Rembish, Samantha Ricciardi, Elias Riginos, lenged to perform scales and a pre- in a professional orchestra. announced the school’s second mark- Alyssa Riporti, Shayna Rogoff, Hansel Romero, pared piece. She also had to complete After five upcoming rehearsals with of Edison and Melissa Puschak of scholarship not only demonstrate aca- ing period honor roll. Jake Rosenblatt, Neil Rosenzweig, Mia Rossi, a site reading of a piece that she had the CJMEA Intermediate Band, she Union, all members of the Union demic excellence but also excel in the Michael Rothman, Natalie Rothweiler, Eliza- never before seen or performed. will perform during a concert on Sun- Catholic High School National Honor areas of service, leadership and charac- Sixth Grade Honor Roll beth Schwartz, Trevor Skanes, Andrew Smith, Katie, who, last Thursday, was day, March 8, at the Hammarskjold Society, have been nominated to com- ter,” said David Cordts, associate direc- Karly Abraham, Rebecca Beauvais, Emma Strong, Adam Tropp, Samantha Tropper, Jenny Tyler, Elias Vitoroulis, Michael Walsh, awarded the Wardlaw-Hartridge Middle School in East Brunswick. pete for the National Honor Society tor, NHS. Anastasia Bellisari, Deborah Berrios, Andrew scholarship. In recognizing Buzzanca, David Cappadoccia, Ayanna Megan Welch, Olivia Whitehouse, Olivia Achievement Award, also excels in Katie is the daughter of Dr. Howard Casterlow, Henry Chang, Morgan Chemidlin, Whitmer, Mackenzie Wright, Peter Wright, the Wardlaw-Hartridge Middle Buchbinder and Dr. Mary Flanagan The National leadership in co- Christian Choi, Adam Cohen, Joseph Colella, Jacob Wustefeld, Andy Xu, Elise Xu, Benjamin Honor Society is a curricular activities Yorkovich School art studio and on the swim- of Scotch Plains. Her brother, Billy, Kellyann Colligan, Christopher Cuomo, Craig ming, tennis and track teams at school. is a freshman at Wardlaw-Hartridge. program of the Na- as well as academic Currie, Nicole Cusmano, Caitlyn Dayton, Rob- tional Association performance, the ert Dietze, Bryce Edwards, Thomas Elliott, Seventh Grade Colman Facer, Sean Farley, Amanda Fortune, of Secondary NHS scholarship Joseph Galbraith, Alyssa Gardner, Tyler Geissel, High Honor Roll School Principals recognizes the im- Christopher Geissler, Rayna Geller, Alexander Casey Abramson, Vasu Agrawal, Kelsey Lower School Family Math (NASSP). portance of a well- Gugliotta, Anthony Hayeck, Karina Hernandez, Ames, Eduardo Arocha, Judah Axelrod, Jessica Principal Sister rounded education. Christine Holloway, Michael Iarrapino, Michael Banasiak, Lea Barny, Sal Bhakuni, Allison Illanovsky, Kevin Kerby, Jacob Klapper, Jessica Caramico, Amber Chabus, Angelo Chaia, An- Night Sums Up Principles Percylee Hart an- Co-curricular ac- Kramer, Devin Loh, Isaiah Mackson, Justin drew Davis, Katherine Demarco, Brian nounced the nomi- tivities are an es- Malaussena, John Mccolly, Jake Mcnamara, Deutschmeiste, Matthew Giardiello, Zachary EDISON – Wardlaw-Hartridge red, white and blue beads after deter- nation, which Melissa Puschak, Steven Berger and Gina Egido sential part of the Samantha Miccio, Zaniya Mouzone, Julia Goland, Alyssa Goldsmith, Marc Gotliboym, Lower School students and their par- places Steven, Gina school curriculum. Napolitano, Danielle Owens, Lucy Palmer, Jo- Brandon Ho, John Horre, Alicia Jiang, Benjamin mining and calculating their cost. seph Ponzio, Anthony Porchetta, Anthony Prusik, Kaminoff, Justin Kaufman, Paul Kussner, Julia ents gathered last Fourth graders and Melissa in the national competi- While at Union Catholic, Steven has Hailey Rachko, Zachary Refinski, Tamera Lavelle, Jamie Levitt, Sara Lombardi, Joshua month to be chal- learned about tion. This year, the program will once been an active student involved in the Rembert, Nicholas Rembish, Matthew Rich- Lopez, Madeline Mcgovern, Alexandra O’hara, lenged by a creative transformations again award $200,000 in college schol- Student Ambassador Program, Service mond, Chloe Ritz, Joseph Rosenberger, Janna Onyinye Ohamadike, Jeffrey Okoro, Alexa Paiva, host of mathematic arships. As a feature for the 2009 pro- Club, Varsity Basketball and Baseball Rosengarten, Madeleine Ryan, Ashley Schoss, Maria Pansulla, Matthew Picone, Lindsay Ratner, during “Flips, Sara Sikora, Alexander Skoog, Jordan Stein, Sarah Robinson, Alec Rodriguez, Sabrina Shih, activities, games Slides and Turns.” gram, special recognition and addi- teams, Forensics Team and Big Brother/ Jonathan Stroz, Jonathan Tam, Thomas Tsuchiya, Monica Squeri, Alexis Veglia, Megan Voorhees, and presentations “Math is a Piece tional awards will be presented to state Big Sister Program and is a member of Christopher Turso, Samuel Ullery, Marcus Thomas Walker, Olivia Wallden, Erica Weiss, during Lower of Pi” was the and regional winners, along with the the Academic Team and Ethics Bowl. Valdez, Alex Walejewsky, Cole Weber, Kevin Caitlin Williams, Kurtis Wisniewski, Alex Wu, School Family selection of one national recipient who Gina is a member of the Student Westerlund, Kyle Westerlund, Andrew George Ye, Benjamin Yin, Christian Zazzali theme for fifth Whitehouse, William Wilkins, Lizette Zambri, Math Night. graders. The chil- will receive a $13,000 award. Ambassadors, Big Brother/Big Sister Tyler Zeile, Garrett Zito and Christian Zoufaly Eighth Grade Honor Roll Pre-Kindergar- dren calculated the High School National Honor Soci- Program, Student Council, Forensics Bradford Alleman, Alexa Bergenfeld, Jer- ten teachers moti- value of Pi based ety chapters from across the country Team, Varsity Girls Soccer (captain) Sixth Grade emy Berkowitz, Jordan Bernstein, Cody Biondi, vated their stu- were eligible to nominate two to five and the Track Team. Jason Breit, Glenisha Brown, Tighe Chemidlin, on the way the an- High Honor Roll Julia Chimienti, Zachary Ciabattari, Quinn dents to count dur- cient Egyptians senior high members to compete based Melissa is involved in the Student Jaclyn Anglin, Francesca Arvizzigno, Cicolello, Nathan Clark, Theresa Clarke, Kristen ing the exercise, and Greeks did. on graduating class size. Movement Against Cancer organiza- Daniel Babis, Jordan Banker, Celina Beattie, Collantes, Andrew Coronato, James D’angelo, “Come and Count They also ex- Nominees were selected on the tion, Service Club, Big Brother/Big Corin Bell, Erica Berkowitz, Alexandra Bord, Ameer Davis, Maria Didario, Taylor Diken, with Pre-K.” Jun- basis of their leadership skills; par- Sister Program, Dance Club, Environ- Alexandra Boyarsky, Alexandra Burns, Eric Andrew Dill, Morgan Ellman, Amanda Espinoza, ADDING UP TO SUCCESS...During plored the rela- Calvo, Elizabeth Casserly, John Cavaliere, Julia Jacqueline Fabricatore, Jason Fortunato, James ior Kindergarten Lower School Family Math Night, last tionship between ticipation in service organizations mental Club and Peer Ministry and is a Cirincione, Caroline Cooke, Olivia Dalessandro, Freeman, Kelly Freeman, Sarah Freeman, Ryan teachers played month, at The Wardlaw-Hartridge the area of a circle and clubs; achievements in the arts member of the Thespian Society. Auva Dariani, Dean Debonis, Haley Demaria, Gajdzisz, Nicholas Gianni, Kerri Gilman, Dasia “Spot-On Addi- School in Edison, Jake Payami of Scotch to its diameter dur- Daniel Dill, Ali Dorn, Emily Driscoll, Allison Green, Jordan Greenberg, Emma Guidi, Ross tion” and “Apple Plains explored the artistic and Durett, Alex Eckert, Abigail Fontana, Lauren Hankin, Alyssa Hartstein, Eryn Hopkins, Conor ing “Pi Are Frazier, Rachel Freeman, Jessica Fugett, Alyssa Kelly, Jacob Kennedy, Siobhan Kirby, Jason Math” with their mathematic mysteries behind M.C. Square?” Gilman, Jeremy Haas, Matthew Haas, Joseph Klee, Lauren Koederitz, Andrew Leischner, students. Escher’s tessellations as his grand- Kathy Meier, Haverlock, Steven Haverlock, Paige Heiden, Alyssa Leyden, Zachary Lisojo, Jake Lusk, Tho- Kindergarteners mother, pictured at left, looked on. The lower school sci- Sarah Iannaccone, Emily Isola, Matthew mas Magelinski, Paige Mankin, Jacob Margulies, learned addition project was run by Kathy Meier of Itzkowitz, Emma Jaczko, David Kahn, Ryan Mcanulty, Olivia Mendes, Christine Miklas, Cranford, Lower School science and ence and technol- Alexander Karakis, Doriane Kasper, Brendan Gabriele Miller, Jordan Milo, Jay Morris, Elyse and subtraction technology teacher. ogy teacher, used Kelly, Ashwin Kishen, Emma Klein, Tyler Nadal, Rachel Naugle, Valerie Neuhaus, Jesse facts while play- laptop computer Kovacs, Kyle Krutis, Paul Laki, David Lange, Ozdamar, Ariana Paradiso, Steven Pedersen, ing “Let’s Go Fishing.” First graders games to explore the world of M.C. Michael Lange, Brian Lapham, Rachel Lavelle, Nikell Porter, Aidan Racaniello, Sophia tackled “A Parade of Penguin Prob- Christian Lisojo, Samantha Loop, Sam Mahler, Randazzo, Kevin Raszka, Jamie Rauch, Chan- Escher’s tessellations. Caitlin Mahoney, Vasilios Makris, Elise Mann, dler Reeson, Sasha Refinski, Haley Regan, lems.” The entire evening added up to an Alexa Marcazzo, Ariele Margulies, Kevin Max- Corentin Rejaud, Dein Rice, Karla Rizzi, Second graders honed their geom- experience of discovery, community- well, John Mccall, Samantha Mccallion, Stephanie Robins, Marc Rosario, Michael etry skills while making shapes. Third building and fun. Madeline Mcnichol, Claire Nguyen, Rachel Rosenheck, Gabrielle Sabony, Leah Salituro, graders created patriotic patterns with Noone, Derek Offitzer, Joshua Okoro, Diana Amanda Schroder, Andrew Schwartz, Michael Pak, Talia Paradiso, Evan Pasternak, Mykala Scordino, Taylor Sebolao, Hashem Selim, Deirdre Porter, Ryan Romaine, Jacob Salem, Elizabeth Sheridan, Dazu Shi, Joshua Simon, Molly Scacifero, Brian Scharf, Joshua Schlisserman, Solomon, Brittney Stainrod, Michael Stein, Cobi Silverstein, Stephen Skaar, Nicole Alexandra Sullivan, Justine Valdes, Nicholas Kean University to Celebrate Skickova, Ashley Smith, Orian Sneor, Emma Verdiramo, Joanna Walker, Carly Whitmer, Sobel, Nicole Van Etten, Katherine Westerlund, Nathaniel Woerner, Jacob Zacharia, Tal John Wilkinson, Lauren Wong Zaksenberg, Amy Zhuang Women of Distinction Seventh Grade Honor Roll Eighth Grade UNION – Kean University is cel- Kathleen Wilkinson ’78 of WELCOME ABOARD…Two new members were welcomed into the Woman’s ebrating Women’s History Month by Haverford, Pa. is an attorney and part- Leigh Abramson, Jacob Arkin, Sara Bab- High Honor Roll Club of Westfield (WCW) at a ceremony during a general club meeting held at the bitt, Carly Bayroff, Frank Besson, Michael hosting Women of Distinction, a net- ner at Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Masonic Lodge in Westfield last month. Pictured after the installation, from left Borik, Michael Boyle, Thomas Braun, Rachel Rakshit Abichandani, Ross Alexander, Brynne Bartiromo, Andrew Bell, Patrick Bell, working conference that features Edelman, and Dicker, LLP in Phila- to right, are: WCW President Dolores Geisow, new member Jane Walsweer, new Brody, Michael Carlos, Kevin Charos, Gabriell some of Kean’s most successful alum- delphia, Pa. and serves as secretary of member Lorraine Forgus and WCW Vice President Sally Brown. Charschan, Alex Cimring, Thomas Clarke, Erin Julie Busch, Benjamin Caldora, Anna Cannone, Connors, Madison Cooper, Meghan Costello, Mehak Chawla, Jackson Cochrannasim, nae in their respective fields. The free the Philadelphia Bar Association. She Catherine Coughlan, Demi Debonis, Stephen Dariani, Sari Dorn, Scott Flanzman, Allison event is open to the public, and will was also appointed by Pennsylvania Deduck, Gabriella Depaola, Marissa Dibella, Geissler, Jason Gerstenfeld, Victoria Giamboi, Guidance Dept. Offers Julie Glover, Paige Goldner, Jillian Gonzales, take place on Thursday, March 12, Governor Edward Rendell to the Austin Engelhardt, Connor English, John beginning at noon, in the Center for Interbranch Commission on Gender, Fabricatore, Alexander Favreau, Carly Fleischer, Sarah Hensley, Emily Ho, Hadley Jones, Victoria Karakis, Marianne Khalil, Jessica Academic Success. Racial, and Ethnic Fairness, a state- Megan Foley, Drew Garber, Elizabeth Gelling, College Selection Support Justin Giacona, Eliza Going, Christian Gordon, Klein, Kelly Lapham, Caroline Leahy, Daniel It will be moderated by News 12 wide committee that makes recom- Evan Guein-Stropp, Sara Hayes, Brian Heath, Liang, Kira Loh, Katherine Loi, Dara Maguire, Ivy Malao, Gabrielle Mendes, Julia Mendes, New Jersey’s award-winning political mendations to the state government SCOTCH PLAINS – Early in Feb- ment at Union County College, David Michael Hopkins, Carly Huxford, Vincent journalist and talk show host, Laura on how to eliminate gender, racial ruary, the Union Catholic Guidance Sheridan. He will conduct a work- Iannuzzi, Alexandra Jacobs, Gina Jadelis, An- Emily Miller, Christine Monroy, Andrea drew Kalaigian, Jason Katz, Tracey Katz, Moore, Hannah Nizri, Kristen Northrup, Kelly Jones, who has won significant acclaim and ethnic bias. Department hosted the first of vari- shop focusing on the financial aid Caroline Keane, Rebecca Klee, Kayla Kocha, O’leary, Lee Ann Orenczak, Benjamin Oster, for such shows as “New Jersey Power Michelle Gadsden-Williams ’91 ous scheduled “College Information process and will guide students and Daniel Korduba, Yelena Kudryashova, Chris- Alex Ozdamar, Meredith Parker, Alexandra Peluso, Michael Rempter, Amanda Rimpici, and Politics” and “We’ve Got Issues.” ’08 of Somerset is Vice President and Nights,” which focus on post-high their families through the step-by- tian Lettieri, James Lettieri, Constandin Logus, She will present a keynote address and Global Head of Diversity and Inclu- school planning. step process of the Financial Aid form Brittany Mahoney, Madison Maisel, Jenna Menaka Sanghvi, Kristen Schiavo, Hailee Maizes, Amanda Malool, Amanda Marcus, Alex Sciara, Leila Shevins, Tristan Sizemore, Jer- then be joined by the following panel of sion at Novartis Pharmaceuticals Cor- The introductory meeting provided (FAFSA). Mazursky, Ailene Mcnamara, Rebecca Melville, emy Sonpar, Kayla Spector, Jodie Thompson, renowned Kean alumnae: poration. In this role, she provides information regarding the college Kyra Morling, Jordan Morris, Paige Morrison, Isabela Uribe, Alexa Van Besien, Benjamin Maria Bordas ’74 ’80 of Clark, is strategic direction and leadership and admissions process and provided a Pfundheller Becomes Alexandra Negri, Nicole Nugent, Andrew Olin, Wagner, Andrew Wheeler, Lindsey Wilkinson, Caitlin Worthey, Marissa Ziering the General Manager for Strategic champions the development of an planning calendar with information Merit Finalist Jump Start Students Planning and Policy for the Aviation inclusive environment by integrating about college visits and searches. Justin Tullo Named Department of The Port Authority of diversity into all aspects of the busi- More than 75 percent of current jun- SCOTCH PLAINS – David Heisey, Present Valentines New York and New Jersey. Her re- ness on a global scale. iors and their families were in atten- principal of Scotch Plains-Fanwood SCOTCH PLAINS – Children in To Hofstra Dean’s List sponsibilities include advancing the For more information or to register dance. At the conclusion of the meet- High School (SPFHS), announced that Bernadette Hoyer’s Jump Start Pre-K WESTFIELD – Justin Tullo of Port Authority’s agenda in the area of for this event, log on to ing, each family was given an opportu- SPFHS student Austin Pfundheller was classes at Brunner School in Scotch Westfield was named to Hofstra human resources, and standardizing keanalumni.org/womenofdistinction, nity to schedule an appointment with named a finalist in the 2009 National Plains invited family members to school University’s dean’s list for the fall the Aviation Department’s functional contact the Alumni Relations Office their child’s guidance counselor to bet- Merit Scholarship Competition. for a Valentine treat on February 12. 2008 semester. training initiatives. She also oversees at (888) 737-2586, or e-mail ter personalize the information given. All winners of the Merit Scholar- The students sang songs about love Justin currently is studying film new FAA requirements in aeronauti- [email protected]. These individual meetings will pro- ship awards are chosen from the fi- to their guests and presented family studies and production at Hofstra. cal, navigational, security and snow vide an opportunity to discuss poten- nalist group, based on their abilities, members with handcrafted valentine training as an airport system at New- Cranford’s Conway tial schools the student may be inter- skills and accomplishments without cards. The classroom was decorated Holy Trinity to Host ark-Liberty and John F. Kennedy In- ested in visiting in the upcoming regard to gender, race, ethnic origin ternational Airports, La Guardia and Makes Lasell Dean’s List months. or religious preference. with hearts that the children had Annual Book Fair CRANFORD – Brynn Conway of painted and decorated for the event. Teterboro Airports, and the Manhat- “College Information Night II” will A variety of information is avail- MOUNTAINSIDE – Holy Trinity tan Heliport. Cranford made Lasell College’s fall take place on Thursday, March 26, able for NMSC selectors to evaluate At the end of the program, the 2008 dean’s list. students shared desserts with their Interparochial School in Karin Korb ’89 of Atlanta, Ga. has which families of current sophomore including the finalist’s academic Mountainside will host its annual a motto: “Live to train; train to live.” Brynn, a member of the Class of students also are invited to attend. record, information about the school’s guests and collected their valentines 2012, has yet to declare a major. from the classroom post office. book fair from Saturday, March 7, Ms. Korb ranks third in wheelchair The guest speaker for the evening curricula and grading system, two through Wednesday, March 11. tennis in the United States and num- will be Mary Beth Cullen, director of sets of test scores, school officials’ Local Students Make The event will be held in Pollard ber 31 in the world. She has competed WF Resident Earns Admissions at Drew University. written recommendation, information Hall, located at 304 Central Avenue on 10 USA world teams, including She will provide an “inside look” at about the student’s activities and lead- Rensselaer Dean’s List in Mountainside. The book fair will the 2008 USA world team at the Clark Academic Honors the application reviewing process con- ership and the finalist’s own essay. AREA – Two local students made include books for all ages, including Paralympics in Rome, Italy. She was WESTFIELD – Stephanie ducted by the admissions committees. Beginning in March and continuing the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s adults. All book fair purchases will also one of the top eight women in the Korunow of Westfield has been named It will provide early insight as to what through mid-June, NMSC notifies fall 2008 dean’s list. They are Michael contribute to expanding the library world invited to compete at the U.S. to second honors on the Clark Uni- challenges they may incur as well as approximately 8,200 finalists that they Scannell of Fanwood, a freshman collection at the Holy Trinity Open in Flushing Meadows, N.Y. Ms. versity Dean’s List. This selection how to prepare academically. have been selected to receive a Merit concentrating in electrical engineer- Mountainside Campus as well as Korb is also champion of the first- marks outstanding academic achieve- Next fall, the “new” juniors and Scholarship award. Every finalist com- ing, and Jason Livingston of Scotch supplementing books in the class- ever women’s wheelchair bodybuild- ment during the fall 2008 semester. seniors will attend two final meet- petes for these single $2,500 payment Plains, a senior concentrating in rooms. ing competition held by the National Stephanie is a member of Clark ings. The first, to be held in early scholarships, which are awarded on a mechanical engineering. The fair will be open from 5:30 to Physique Committee. Formerly the University’s Class of 2012. She also September, will review the actual pro- state representational basis. The dean’s list recognizes full-time 6:30 p.m. Saturday and from 10 to Director of Sport Partnerships and attended Westfield High School. cess of filing applications and the Winners are selected without con- students who maintain grade-point 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, as well as Community Relations with To be eligible for second honors, process of requesting and submitting sideration of family financial circum- averages of a minimum of 3.0 out of Monday through Wednesday, 8:30 BlazeSports America, she has gone students must have a grade point av- faculty recommendations. stances, college choice or major and a possible 4.0 and have no grades a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, on to create her own organization, erage of 3.5 or higher, of a maximum Finally, in November, Union Catho- career plans. Austin is the son of below “C.” visit htisnj.com. Divability: Mine. Yours. Ours. of 4.3 (all A+s). lic will welcome the dean of Enroll- Laurie and Gregory Pfundheller. 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See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-15 DeLaFUENTE SETS WHS RECORD IN 200-FREE, 100-FLY Blue Devil Boys Capture 22nd NJ State Swim Championship

By J. B. RAYMOND with a very hard-earned, 101-69 win best in school history. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times over the Colonials (19-2), who were The fast times started in the very EWING – “The Show” started a in their first state title meet. The 22nd first event. The Colonials rightly fig- little before 1 p.m. last Saturday. When title, and second in a row under coach ured they had to win the 200-medley the WHS and Morristown boys swim Jeff Knight, ties the Blue Devils with relay, so they moved senior John teams began their warm-ups for the parochial giant Metuchen St. Joseph Sittman into the butterfly leg of an state Public A championship, they for most state championships in state already-strong foursome. The strat- were the second act of the day, fol- history. egy almost worked, too, since lowing a WHS vs. West Windsor- With 20 lifetime best times in the Mo’town’s time of 1:38.34 was a) a Plainsboro South girls final that will 24 individual swims and 4,788 power school record, b) the fourth fastest rank among the greatest anybody in points – which ranks right along with time in the state this year, and c) faster the capacity crowd at the College of the 1992 state champs’ performance than WHS had swum this year … New Jersey natatorium had ever seen. against St. Joseph – after compiling until Saturday, that is. But WHS’s But WHS and Morristown were the first unbeaten season since 1992, Matt Meserole, Larry Zhang, Evan more than up to the task of providing and just the third in the last 45 years Paulan and Jack Lorentzen clocked a plenty of their own fireworks. By the of the storied program, there is defi- 1:37.97, the third fastest time in WHS time it was over, WHS (16-0) had nitely some talk about this year’s history! notched state championship No. 22 team being among the two or three CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times NEARLY COMPLETING THE SWEEP…Blue Devil John Barnes, right, defeated 2008 state qualifiers Matt Krynicki of Roselle Park and Nick Heilmann of South Plainfield, and came very close to defeating Brearley’s Kenny Knapp, left, in the BLUE DEVILS BREAK WHS RECORD IN 200-FR, 400-FR 130-lb title bout. WW-P South Tops Blue Devils BLUE DEVIL BARBER GETS FOURTH PLACE AT 135-LBS For Public A Girls Swim Title Blue Devil Barnes Gets Second

By J.B. RAYMOND The best times by WHS swimmers record by nearly three seconds … but Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times At Region 3 Mat Tournament were non-stop, with Meredith Smith it trailed WW-P’s 3:35.02. EWING — The Saturday morning (1:57.18 200 free, 54.68 100 free, “Westfield is such an amazing, in- bus ride from Westfield to Ewing last both No. 4 all-time at WHS), Anna credible team, and always has been,” By DAVID B. CORBIN Atlantic City (AC). them. I’m going at them. I’m going to Saturday took an ominous turn when Fetter (2:15.56 IM for No. 10, 1:01.76 said WW-P junior Rebecca Lewinson, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Barnes’ march to the title bout be- do my best and not give them too WHS girls swim coach Brooke Smith fly, No. 14) and Catherine Maguire who won the 200 IM (2:09.78) and Blue Devil senior John Barnes, an gan with a 1:41 fall over Matt Krynicki much. I believe in myself,” Barnes looked up from her lineup sheets and (2:13.45 IM No. 7, and 1:08.12 100 100 fly (56.98) in addition to swim- NJSIAA qualifier last year at 125- (Roselle Park [RP]) in the said. realized the bus was nearing Exit 4 on breast No. 3) leading the way. ming on the medley and 400 relays. lbs, competed in the 130-lb class, quarterfinals using his favorite pry Barnes recorded a single-to-a- the New Jersey Turnpike — for Until the final score — where “They destroyed us last year, but this which featured three additional half nelson, arm bar move. double leg takedown in the first pe- Camden/Philadelphia — where they WHS’s B team finished third but was year we had a chance. To compete NJSIAA qualifiers, including two top- “I was going at him hard the whole riod and added an escape and another should’ve gotten off at Exit 7A! DQ’d for an early start — the biggest with them is a challenge, and that’s eight wrestlers, and nearly beat them time. I stuck him with the half like I takedown to claim a 5-3 decision Nearly having to forfeit the state Pub- lead either team had was six points, what it takes to make us race our best all by placing second at the Region 3 usually do and turned him right over,” over Heilmann. Barnes also had two lic A championship which they’d won when WHS led 50-44 after Lemberg times.” Tournament in Union on February Barnes explained. additional takedown attempts that the two previous years, the WHS girls (52.49), Smith and Emily Budnick And the celebrating had begun 27-28. His next step would be a battle with were interpreted by the refs not to be had to put towels up on the windows went 1-3-4. among the green and yellow fans and The top-three finishers in each seventh-ranked Nick Heilmann of takedowns. of the bus and change “on the fly” as The race of the meet came two swimmers. It was the fourth time the weight class in all eight regions ad- South Plainfield (SoPl.) in the semi- “The score was 5-3 but John beat the bus headed back north. events later, in the 200 freestyle relay. teams have met in the state final, with vanced to the NJSIAA state tourna- finals. him up much worse than that. Two (Amazingly, the same bus broke “We felt we couldn’t win if we WW-P South winning in 1995 and ment that will be held this Friday “I have some pretty good guys but takedowns that they didn’t give him! down in Clark on the return trip!) didn’t win all three relays,” WW-P CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 through Sunday at Boardwalk Hall in I am not backing down from any of CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Miraculously, the WHS girls were South coach Paul Hamnett said. “We able to put all that chaos behind them didn’t have the depth Westfield has and, along with perennial finals op- and so we couldn’t expect to get a ponent West Windsor-Plainsboro third on any of them.” The Westfield Leader - The Times South, put on an amazing show at the WHS’s foursome of Becky Serving the Town Since 1890 College of New Jersey, with WW-P DeLaFuente, Megan Kaveney, Lauren having just barely enough guns to Sullivan and Lemberg went a school- PO Box 250 • Westfield, New Jersey 07091 overcome WHS’s depth and post a record 1:40.12, but WW-P South fin- Tele - (908) 232-4407 • Fax - (908) 232-0473 90-80 victory before a wild capacity ished in 1:39.08 to close within 63- crowd. 61. 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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times It would be impossible to count the A couple of baseball games at SP-F’s future Olympian Skeets the game that broke the tie; number of WHS athletic events I’ve Rahway in the mid-’60s, one where Nehemiah (21.4) nipped WHS’s Ryan Yarusi’s 10-goal game in the witnessed over the past 50 years – Charlie Clark ran into the concrete Butch Woolfolk (21.8) and Frank 2007 state lacrosse tournament even using my fingers, my toes and football stands in deep right- Kelly (21.9) in a classic 220-yard against Cherry Hill West; all the individual hairs left on my centerfield trying to make a catch, the dash, on WHS’s old cinder track; The 2007 and ’08 state tennis finals head. Similarly, it would be seem to other when Chuck Hood slammed The sickening 1978 football loss to … a wildly emotional win over West be impossible to pick my six – “the into catcher Mike Punko at home winless SP-F by a powerhouse WHS Windsor-Plainsboro South in the ’07 Devil’s handful” – “Most Memorable (think Pete Rose and Ray Fosse years team, and the even-more-sickening Group 4 final, and a tough Tourna- Moments in WHS Sports.” later in the All-Star Game); singing of the “nah-nah, nah-nah, hey- ment of Champions final loss to Having said that, and in the true The Westfield Boys Football hey, goodbye” by the SP-F fans; Delbarton in ’08. spirit of getting yet more letters to the League game in 1967, when my quar- Making the trip to Hub Stine Field Watching Alexi Kuska battle back editor and into more arguments at the terback, future Olympic medal-win- with my roommate Joe Sullivan for from a serious leg injury to set two Jolly Trolley with ex-WHS and SP-F ning wrestler Chris Campbell, walked Gary Kehler’s final game as WHS individual school records and lead athletes, that’s exactly what we’re to the line of scrimmage on the field football coach, a 21-3 loss to the WHS girls to state championships going to do the next six weeks – pick at Tamaques 2 and raised his two Plainfield; in 2007 and ’08. My Most Memorable Moments, six arms to shoulder height to ask the The 1985 regular-season swim fi- The swimming doubleheader five of them, although two of them are crowd “for silence.” (Chris had obvi- nale when the WHS girls ended weeks ago when WHS hosted no. 1- actually multiple moments, involv- ously been watching too many NFL Cherry Hill East’s 10-year unbeaten ranked Christian Brothers Academy ing more than one game. games on TV!) streak with an 87-85 down-to-the- boys and Immaculate Heart Academy Just making a list of the potential The first WHS vs. Montclair foot- last-inch victory; girls and both meets were decided on “finalists” was overwhelming. Here ball game in 1969, a 24-0 domination The 1991 WHS swim over St. Jo- the final relay before an SRO crowd; are (chronologically) some of the by the Kehlermen; seph, which hadn’t lost to a public Watching two of the greatest swim Tola Baran (March 2003 archives) for The Westfield Leader and The Times events that – like Kevin Costner’s A 1970 football game between school since a 1978 loss to WHS. teams – and arguably the greatest MAKING SWIMMING HISTORY…The Blue Devil boys swimmers hold their Roosevelt Junior High School and trophy up high after winning the Public A title. It was the 19th state title for the minor role in “The Big Chill” – did Darren Hertell’s anchor leg on the individual swimmer (Chris program. NOT make the final cut ... and I know Summit Junior High, featuring eighth- final relay won the race and the meet DeLaFuente) – in WHS history put I’m still forgetting some: grader Glen Kehler on RJHS, and by .04 of a second; on an amazing performance in the The great WHS basketball ninth-grader Willie Wilson on Sum- A 10-2 loss in a Sunday 1991 foot- state Public A finals at the College of D. Blair Corbin’s matchups with Cranford and SP-F in mit. I’m pretty sure Summit hung on ball game at Union that ended when New Jersey last weekend, and their the 1960s and ’70s, John Lay and Bob for a wild win, but I remember it was linebacker Brian Sheridan tackled QB fans also showing their class by cheer- Sanislow against Bill Martin and a great game; Mike Catenacci inside the Union 1- ing for the West Windsor-Plainsboro Chuck (Red Socks) Dettmar, or Gary The 1970 Y National swim meet in yard line on a fourth-down scramble South girls and Morristown boys for Kehler’s wrestling matchups against Springfield (either Illinois or Mis- on the final play; their great efforts, too! Truly what Herbie Farrell and Len Zanowicz/ souri), when Steve Schmitt made out The Brian Ciemniecki show at sports are supposed to be all about. Blue Devils Raiders Mike Sorrentino/Dom Deo; with one of the college-coed medal Kearny in 1994, when the speedster And those are just some of the off- The bus ride back from Hillside, presenters, and joined Gordon Clark, scored on a 56-yard punt return, a the-top-of-my-head great moments and coach Walt Clarkson’s unforget- Joe and Jack Wilson, Mike Keenan, school-record 97-yard kickoff return that did not make the final cut. table talk, after the 1962 WHS swim Greg Gerber, Peter Meyers and Jon and passes of 52 and 40 yards from Next week: Most Memorable Mo- lost to Pingry, ending our 59-meet Perkowski in having the Ramada Inn Steve Cheek; ment No. 6. Walk Down Memory Lane winning streak; ban any future Westfield Y teams The 2000 state swim final, when a ‘RUGBY IN WESTFIELD’ Bob Felter’s performance in the from staying at any Ramada Inns; huge underdog WHS boys team up- The Westfield PAL Rugby club is UCT semifinals against SP-F, when The 1970 American Legion state set Cherry Hill East in the final, the From the archives of The Westfield March 1, 2003: A stellar day for hosting a “Rugby in Westfield” day Leader and The Scotch Plains- the No. 3 Blue Devil boys swimming he scored 35 points and grabbed 24 final, when Morristown’s Pete Helt, a same CH East team that eliminated on Sunday, March 15, at Gary Kehler rebounds … and teammate Jerry N.Y. Yankees no. 1 draft pick, Shawnee, a 62-point winner over Fanwood Times – www.goleader.com team began with an overwhelming, Stadium. There will be a couple of March 7, 1998: Blue Devil Onur 109-61, dunking of no. 4 Cherry Hill Richards showing nightly how the outdueled Westfield’s Skeeter WHS in late December; U19 games, a U15 game, a women’s game should be played: defensively, MacCloskey for a 3-1 win at Mennen A football game at Kearny in 2000 Tezucar won the 147-lb. champion- East in the Public A Championship at game and a kids’ flag game. Wil ship and Raider Tony Melendez just The College of New Jersey in Ewing boxing out, setting picks, making Field; where a Kardinal made the mistake Kehler, grandson of the late Gary sweet passes, and scoring when The 1971 WHS football game at of getting under Matt Daly’s skin, missed winning the 127-lb. title at the and ended with a triumphant police Kehler, will do the coin toss. Included Region 3 wrestling tournament held and firemen’s escort through the needed; Montclair, when Joe Sullivan called and watching Daly annihilate the kid on the Mud Turtles’ U19 roster are The Westfield Y swim team win- me and talked me out of covering my on the ensuing kickoff – “we watched at Union High School. Tezucar and streets of Westfield. The victory familiar names like Chris and Mike Melendez, along with Blue Devil 162- marked the Blue Devils’ 19th state ning the 1965 YMCA Nationals title assigned Cranford-Governor that one over and over again on the Sheehan, Brandon Dietz, Chris at the Wallace Pool against the pow- Livingston game to visit Woodman film,” coach Ed Tranchina chuckled; pound wrestler Mike Baly, advanced title, which tied Trenton for the most Fantini, Brett DeFazio, Eric Moran to the Super Region Tournament.Weichertpublic school titles. erhouse Chicago Lawson Branch Y, Field and watch an injury-riddled The 2001 WHS at SP-F football and T.J. Mruz. For more information, which included kids from swimming WHS hang on for a 7-6 win; game when, in the immediate after- Weichert Tezucar beat Millburn’s Jon Gorelov, March 6, 2004: Surprises, misfor- go to www.mudturtlerugby.net. 5-1, for the title. Melendez lost, 9-7, tune and revenge took place at the juggernauts New Trier, Evanston and The 1972 wrestling match at Seton math of 9/11, the two archrivals played ON THIS DATE Hinsdale high schools; Hall Prep, when Gary Kehler’s wres- one of the greatest games in the rivalry, in the finals to Colonia’s Nick Cilento Region 3 Wrestling Championships 1960: Dennis Powers beat and Baly defeated Roselle Park’s in Union, and all involved local com- An early-season 1965 baseball tlers trotted onto the mat for a quiet SP-F taking the lead midway through Newton’s Dick Wilson 3-2 to win the game when sophomore Bobby Flynn, warmup, took their seats, and then the fourth quarter on a spectacular 95- Kevin Kolbeck, 7-3, for third place. petitors. Raider senior Derek state 130-pound wrestling champi- March 3, 1999: Senior Ronnie Francavilla got sweet revenge when playing third base, dropped a foul had to hold their ears as the Pirates yard run by Kyle Adams, then Louis onship, the first of WHS’s 11 state pop up while attempting a Willie came out to warm up to the music of Mercer rallying the Devils down the Kashlak flicked in four goals to lead he manhandled Rahway’s Ed McCray, champs. the 14th-ranked Blue Devil ice hockey 9-3, to seize the 125-lb region crown. Mays-style “basket catch.” After a Deep Purple blasting from the speak- field for a game-winning TD pass to DEVIL OF THE WEEK major stare-down by coach Norm ers at Walsh Gym. (WHS won 35-12 Brian Butts with 1:07 remaining; team past Morristown, 11-1, in the Blue Devil senior Lee Tomasso de- This week’s winner of a free sub second round of the New Jersey Dev- feated Mark Czarny of Seton Hall (Capt. Nemo) Koury, he was soon if I remember.) Four years later, seeing a 60-year- from Al, the owner at Westfield Subs “banished” to centerfield for the rest Scott Novacek’s length-of-the- old WHS fan chase a 400-pound blind- ils public schools tournament at Prep then wrestled the two smartest (261 South Avenue East, now open Warinanco Rink in Roselle. bouts of his career to finish third at of his outstanding WHS career, re- court buzzer-beater in 1973 that gave as-a-bat official down the hill from seven days a week), is Matt Mor- turning to the infield and playing the WHS basketball team to a 52-50 Perry Tyson Field to his car and giv- March 4, 2001: Raider senior Dana 152-lbs. Unexpected misfortune be- gan. The senior co-captain set four Berkowitz captured fourth twice at fell Blue Devil Rob Mench (103-lbs). shortstop at Miami-Dade and the win at SP-F, a game that appeared lost ing him several earsful (and eyesful) all-time bests (27.8 50 breast, 2:01 University of Miami; when Tim Goski fouled out three of profanities after his horrible inter- the 79th annual swimming Meet of He defeated Johnson’s Anthony 200 IM, 22.6 50 free, 1:01.19 100 Champions at the Gloucester County Priore, 7-6, to advance to the finals, A Fourth of July weekend Ameri- minutes earlier; ference call cost WHS a regulation breast) to lead the WHS boys swim can Legion tournament in WHS’s 17-6 football win in 1974 football victory and enabled SP-F to Institute of Technology in Deptford. seemingly insuring a trip to AC. Thirty team to its state-best 22nd state title Berkowitz touched fourth in the girls minutes later, after an appeal, Mench Bordentown’s Gilder Field, where over a great SP-F team – when coach pull out a 32-29 overtime win; with a 101-69 victory over they have all-concrete stands on the Gary Kehler used his offense-oriented The 2006 WHS vs. SP-F football 100-butterfly and was timed at 24.57 was ruled loser by disqualification Morristown. in the 50-freestyle. due to a locking hands penalty coupled third-base line and had trees and a son, Glen, to play a roving linebacker game, when Tommy Bonard ran for The Devil’s Den appears Thursday picnic area in centerfield, where Joe and counter the Raiders’ unbeliev- three touchdowns, passed for another February 26, 2002: Raider senior with stalling penalty points that war- in The Westfield Leader during the Ray Williams broke the meet record rant automatic disqualification. (The Mailman) Wheatley and I had able speed in their wishbone offense and kicked all four PATs in a 28-21 school year. Contact us with com- beers and sandwiches and talked with with Bob Calhoun, Walt Roberson WHS win. Included were touchdown in the 400-meters at the 66th Eastern Raider junior Steve Mineo (130-lbs) ments, complaints and suggestions at States Track and Field Champion- won his second straight Region 3 Post 3 CF Bobby Flynn between in- and Kenny Washington; runs of 19 and and 21 yards, with the [email protected]. Win or lose, nings; The May 1977 track dual meet when latter coming with 41 seconds left in ships (ESTFC) at the 168th Street crown and Raider senior Eric WHS4EVR! Armory in Manhattan by crossing the Connolly placed second at 140-lbs. line in 47.45. The previous record of Raider senior Andrew Silber earned 47.69 was set last year by Kedar Inico his second tip to AC by placing third of Campus Magnet in New York. at 171-lbs.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 And that was merely the begin- history, surpassing ’68 Olympian Dave STATE PUBLIC A FINAL ning. Not quite 101 seconds after the Perkowski and guys like Matt WHS 101, MORRISTOWN 69 200 medley relay: 1. W (Matt Meserole, start of the 200 freestyle, Chris Vidovich, Cliff Haldeman and Bill Larry Zhang, Evan Paulan, Jack DeLaFuente’s year-long chase of the McMeekan on the Top 15 List. Lorentzen) 1:37.97, 2. M 1:38.34, 3. W school’s 21-year-old record in the With a former Marine as their 1:42.26. event finally ended, when the Penn- coach, the Blue Devils did not take 200 free: 1. Chris DeLaFuente (W) 1:40.92 (school record), 2. Poling (M) bound senior hit the wall in 1:40.92, their foot off the peddle, winning the 1:48.01, 3. Blum (W) 1:49.12, 4. Hedge taking nearly two full seconds off final 400-freestyle relay in 3:16.91, (M) 1:49.43, 5. Taylor (W) 1:52.32. Chris McFadden’s old mark of the sixth best time ever at WHS. 200 IM: 1. Jeff Gomez (M) 1:59.49, 2. J. 1:42.54. And the other four scorers in DeLaFuente, Blum, Paulan and Sittman (M) 2:00.34, 3. Morgan (W) 2:01.36, 4. Paulan (W) 2:01.50, 5. Zhang the events – WHS’s Max (18th birth- Meserole comprised that unit. (W) 2:02.62. day boy) Blum and John Taylor, and “Going undefeated feels great,” 50 free: 1. Tom Long (M) 21.95, 2. Mo’town’s Tyler Poling and Nick Paulan said. “We knew we were the Lorentzen (W) 22.28, 3. Boyle (W) 22.61, Hedge – all turned in best times. team everybody would be gunning 4. Oster (W) 22.99, 5. Tofield (M) 23.65. 100 fly: 1. DeLaFuente (W) 51.42 (school It was a doubly emotional win for for this year. We treated every meet as record), 2. Paulan (W) 53.26, 3. Boyle DeLaFuente, whose father Rich had a new experience. As soon as we won (W) 54.30, 4. Swift (M) 56.18, 5. K. Sittman died two weeks before the season, but one meet we let it go and started (M) 58.09. who had made it known he was hop- thinking about the next meet.” 100 free: 1. Meserole (W) 47.98, 2. Lorentzen (W) 48.41, 3. Long (M) 49.93, ing Chris would get that record this When your schedule includes 4. J. Sittman (M) 50.04, 5. Oster (W) year. “DeLa” had been coming up Bridgewater-Raritan, Scotch Plains- 50.53. fractions of a second short of the Fanwood, St. Joseph, the 500 free: 1. Tyler Poling (M) 4:53.14, 2. mark for the last month. Lawrenceville School and Christian Hedge (M) 4:59.06, 3. Blum (W0 5:05.68, 4. Swift (M) 5:10.63, 5. Taylor (W) 5:15.74. “I wanted to get for myself, but also Brothers Academy during the regular 200 free relay:201. W (Lorentzen, Blum, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times for my dad,” he said. “I’m so happy CLOSELY GUARDING A WARRIOR…Blue Devil Chris Sheehan, right, closely guards Warrior guard Jesse Ross, No. 3. season, there’s definitely not much Mike Oster, DeLaFuente) 1:31.05, 2. W Sheehan also had six rebounds, three assists and eight points. he was always there for me. I couldn’t time to gloat about any wins. 1:32.48, 3. M 1:33.32. have done it without him.” “Our goals coming into the season 100 back: 1. Gomez (M) 52.36, 2. Meserole (W) 52.79, 3. Cox (M) 57.09, 4. The Colonials went 1-2 in the 200- were to be state champs and go for the K. Sittman (M) 57.62, 5. Lo (W) 59.85. DiIORIO 12 PTS, 15 RB; HESS 14 PTS; LESSNER 7 IN 4TH individual medley, but WHS was close school record in power points, and 100 breast: 1. Matt Morgan (W) 1:01.19, behind, with Matt Morgan (2:01.36) we did both,” said Morgan, the fifth 2. Villhauer (M) 1:02.32, 3. Zhang (W) and Paulan (2:01.50) both hitting life- member of his family to be a WHS 1:02.92, 4. Joyce (W) 1:06.47, 5. Knapp (M) 1:08.00. time bests, and Zhang (2:02.62) close captain. “We never let up. We worked 400 free relay: 1. W (DeLaFuente, Blum, Blue Devil Boy Cagers Whip behind. Tom Long won the 50 free for hard for this every day.” Paulan, Meserole) 3:16.91, 2. M 3:28.88, Mo’town in 21.95, but WHS went 2- “Winning states is always fun,” 3. W 3:30.23. 3-4 with lifetime bests from Lorentzen DeLaFuente said. “And winning it as a (22.28), Nick Boyle (22.61) and Mike senior and captain is even more satisfy- See picture on Page 17 Oster (22.99) and led 35-27 at the ing. Words can’t even explain it.” WH Warriors in Finale, 56-50 break. The best times continued in the By DAVID B. CORBIN hit 16-for-22 (73 percent) from the “It wasn’t anything special. I got an 100 butterfly when DeLaFuente got Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times line and nailed eight of 12 in the final open look. Tony made that one good his second school record with a Seniors Mike Lessner and Tony quarter. pass for the three. I was fortunate to 51.42, taking out Seth (Stubby) DiIorio keyed an 11-point run in the Although the Blue Devils were knock it down (score),” Lessner said. Burstein’s 10-year-old mark, and The First Name in Fine Properties fourth quarter and senior Chris quite successful from the line, they After pulling two offensive re- Paulan (53.26, No. 7 all-time, ahead Sheehan kept on a steady course had only one offensive rebound and bounds in a row, DiIorio followed up of McFadden and ’60s legend Harvey throughout the game as the Westfield did have trouble hitting from the floor with a lay-up then Lessner and Gerber) and Boyle (54.30, No. 11 The Savannah High School boys basketball team in the first half, but not immediately. Sabitino each hit 2-for-2 from the all-time, tied with James Morgan, completed its season with a 56-50 Sophomore Ryan Hess (8 rebounds), line to push the score to 54-46. Jared Matt’s uncle). victory over visiting Watchung Hills who led the team with 14 points, and Rogers (4 assists) and DiIorio added Anybody who thought the fast times on February 25. Sheehan each banged in a 3-pointer a free throw for the finale. might tail off as the WHS lead upped DiIorio, who led the team with 15 early in the first quarter, which ended “In the first half, we were getting to 48-30 would’ve been dead wrong. rebounds and had three assists, 11-10 in favor of the Blue Devils. our looks. Some of them weren’t fall- Meserole (47.98) and Lorentzen grabbed four offensive rebounds and Hess sank his second 3-pointer to ing. We adjusted to the way they were (48.41) turned in the fourth and ninth put in six of his 12 points in the fourth start the second quarter and junior playing us in the second half and I fastest times ever at WHS to go 1-2 in quarter. center Pat Sabitino (8 rebounds, steal, think that’s what turned the game the 100 against Mo’town’s Long and “We were struggling underneath. blocked shot) added seven of his 11 around,” said Sheehan. “We came out Sittman. A 1-2 by Poling and Hedge in We thought we were getting fouled points, which led to a 28-25 Westfield on top. We did what we had to do.” the 500 got Morristown within 63-47, but the ref called the game. There’s edge at halftime. “It’s the best feeling. Going out on but the meet basically ended in the OPEN HOUSE nothing you can do about that, so we A scoring seesaw act began in the top! I would not have wanted it any next event, when WHS went 1-2 in the THIS SUNDAY 1-4PM just had to battle inside. I knew it was third quarter. The Blue Devils ex- other way,” said Lessner. 200-freestyle relay. The ‘A’ team of my last game, so I had to give it all I tended their lead to 38-31 with 1:07 “We proved at the end of the year, Lorentzen, Blum, Mike Oster and 111 Prospect St. WESTFIELD. $599,000 and up. got underneath,” DiIorio said. 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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 I thought it was poorly officiated but have won if I forced the pace like I did the edge of the mats. No call was one is good. You got to keep working. Gruebert (HP) and lost 7-5. All four Raiders, who wrestled on that is what separates John Barnes in the third period. I will take what I made. Ferrara regrouped in the There’s a lot of close matches,” Ferrara Cranford (Cr) heavyweight Joe February 24, dropped their bouts. Dan from other people. A lot of people did today and wrestle hard in AC wrestleback and, with a pair of commented. Brady assured himself of a trip to AC Reis (Brearley [Br]) topped Tristan will get a bad call and they will let it because I know those are two ranked takedowns, defeated Aaron Cronk Next, Ferrara got a takedown call with a 6-1 decision over Jean Bundy, 10-5, at 119-lbs. Giordano affect them mentally. He just stays kids. That lets me know that I really (Boonton), 5-2. reversed that changed the course of Rodrigues (Barringer) followed by a (HP) pinned Sean Cannon in 1:42 at nice and even, keeps coming after can do something down at AC.” “At this level in the season, every- his wrestleback bout with Jake 4-3, overtime tiebreaker over the huge 125-lbs. Krynicki (RP) pinned Wesley you, keeps coming after you. He be- Blue Devil sophomore Christian Christian Bollin (Middlesex [Mx]). Morrison in 3:26 at 130-lbs. Eric lieves in himself,” said Blue Devil Barber got a first-period takedown By getting the first point in the bout, Norgard (Mx) won an 8-3 decision Head Coach Glen Kurz. and defeated Charles Savino (Hanover WW-P South Tops Blue Devils Brady optioned to choose the down over Mike Ridge at 145-lbs. Next on the agenda would be a title Park [HP]), 2-1, to advance to the position in the tiebreaker portion and CHAMPIONSHIPS: showdown with fourth-ranked Kenny 135-lb semis to face top-seeded An- escaped to advance to the title bout. 215: — Bob Grogan (Del) d Mark Knapp of Brearley, who had beaten thony Mariano (Parsippany [Par]) “First point in this match was criti- Wroblewski (WH), 3-2 OT TB For Public A Girls Swim Title cal. I tried to work smart. I did what I Hwt: — Sweeney (SHP) d Brady (Cr), 4-3 Barnes, 9-1, in the Union County title then possibly second-seeded Anthony 103: — Tyler Hunt (SoPl) p Anthony bout. Casselli (RP) in the title bout. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 had to do,” said Brady, who pointed Madonia (Br), 1:13 “I think it’s great that everybody “I’m feeling strong. I am two out that Bollin was the heaviest per- 112: — Gobbo (Del) d Steve Godine 2009, and WHS winning in 2007 and (WW) 2:00.67, 4. Higgins (W) 2:00.99, 5. (Whippany Park), 5-0 was talking about the Knapp/ matches away! They were close Wilson (W) 2:01.74. son he wrestled. Heilmann final,” Kurz said. “They matches, who I have. Casselli, I lost ’08. WHS’s girls have won 11 state In the championship bout, Brady 119: — Lou Mascola (SHP) d Ries (Br), titles, while it was the Pirates’ fourth. 200 IM: 1. Lewinson (WW) 2:09.78, 2. 5-4 were looking right past a kid, who by one. I think I can get there,” Barber Maguire (W) 2:13.45, 3. DeLaFuente (W) had a 3-1 lead over Conor Sweeney Since both teams are predominantly 125: — Dave Standridge (Par) d Fajardo was second in the region (in 2008) said. 2:13.85, 4. Fetter (W) 2:15.56, 5. Tomei (Seton Hall Prep [SHP]) late in the (Boon), 5-2 underclassmen, it wouldn’t be a sur- (WW) 2:16.68. 130: — Knapp (Br) d Barnes (W), 5-3 and is 27-2 right now. You can’t look After getting hit with a pair of five- 50 free: 1. Suzanne Lemberg (W) 24.22, second period and was in good posi- past that!” point moves by Mariano and losing, prise if there was a decisive fifth tion to add another takedown or to 135: — Casselli (RP) d Mariano (Par), meeting next February. 2. Winnan (WW) 24.40, 3. Yuen (WW) 12-7 “I’m not backing down from any- 12-3, in the semis, Barber defeated 24.72, 4. Kaveney (W) 25.20, 5. Sullivan play it safe and run off the last few While the Pirates took team pic- 140: — Nick Bach (Par) d Russ Benner body. I’m not backing down from Chris Gardner (Watchung Hills (W) 25.51. seconds. His decision to slip around (RP), 7-4 tures and pranced around with their 100 fly: 1. Lewinson (WW) 56.98, 2. 145: — Ryan Colwell (Mad) d Tom Ross Knapp either,” Barnes said. [WH]), 2-0, in the wrestlebacks and DeLaFuente (W) 59.60, 3. Fetter (W) for a takedown did slip. Instead, Knapp took an early lead with a met Savino again for third place. trophy, WHS junior Kyle Higgins, Sweeney got a takedown for the tie (WH), 1-0 who had just posted lifetime bests in 1:01.76, 4. Giambagno (WW) 1:03.27, 5. 152: — Nick Vallone (SoPl) md Dennis pair of head-and-arm walk around Savino was credited with a pair of Anderson (W) 1:03.31. then added an escape in the third the 200 (2:00.99) and 500 (5:19.48) Carroll (RP), 10-2 takedowns then was clinging to a 5-3 Merkel takedowns but the battle was 100 free: 1. Lemberg (W) 52.49 (ties period to win, 4-3. 160: — Umar Taramov (Br) d Mike freestyles, stood next to the locker school record), 2. Winnan (WW) 53.73, Dessino (Mx), 4-2 lead late in the third period when still coming down to a takedown. 3. Smith (W) 54.68, 4. Budnick (W) 56.02, Blue Devil Nick DeFreitas was Barnes threw him to the mats with a Barber got the takedown but the ref room door and took it all in. pinned in 4:45 by top-seeded Eric 171: — Brendan Ard (WH) d Mike Wagner “They had to watch us the last two 5. Michibata (WW) 58.68. (SoPl), 7-3 headlock for an apparent takedown later changed his mind and Savino 500 free: 1. Ketchmark (WW) 5:15.80, 2. Fajardo in the 125-lb quarterfinals years, so I thought I should watch 189: — Jon Conroy (SoPl) p Evan Dill with bonus points and a win. But the won, 9-7, for the trip to AC. Higgins (W) 5:19.48, 3. Giambagno (WW) then dropped a 3-2 decision to Nick (WH), 2:21 refs made no call and Knapp was But interesting, interpretive calls them,” said Higgins, whose 500 time 5:23.85, 4. Maloney (W) 5:24.72, 5. Wil- Giordano (HP) in the wrestlebacks. passed former Division 3 NCAA son (W) 5:32.66. THIRD PLACE: credited with his third Region 3 crown from the refs seemed to be the theme Freshman Troy Skibitsky was the 103: — Jorge Lopez (Del) d Patsy Davis champ Lynne Cassidy and current 200 free relay: 1. WW (Brynja Winnan, and the Outstanding Wrestler Award. throughout the tournament to many Amanda Grant, Yuen, Ketchmark) sole Blue Devil, who wrestled on (Mad), 8-1 coach Smith for the No. 10 spot on 1:39.08, 2. W (DeLaFuente, Kaveney, February 24, to win and advance to 112: — Rich Seliga (SoPl) d Joe Giaccio Reflecting, Barnes said, “I could competitors and, especially, to Raider (Cr), 6-5 Mike Ferrara, who experienced mis- WHS’s Top 15 List. “They dug deep. Sullivan, Lemberg) 1:40.12 (school the weekend tournament. Skibitsky They’ve got depth in addition to the record), 3. W 1:43.36. 119: — Jeff Canfora (Del) d Sam Waters fortune twice. First, trailing 3-2 in his defeated Millburn’s Andrew Pineda, (Millburn), 6-0 See photos of Sports: big guns. Depth is usually our 100 back: 1. Michibata (WW) 58.62, 2. 152-lb quarterfinal bout, Ferrara pur- Cronin (W) 1:02.69, 3. Sartor (WW) 7-2, in his opening 112-lb bout. After 125: — Mario Herrera (No. Plainfield) p sued Morristown’s Ray Dungee, who strength, but they matched us. It’s a 1:03.11, 4. Bangs (W) 1:03.15, 5. Rose losing to top-seeded Devon Gobbo Giordano (HP), 3:17 on www.goleader.com well-deserved win for them.” (W) 1:03.34. 130: — Heilmann (SoPl) p Erik Gobbo Region 3 Wrestling Tourney already had one stalling warning 100 breast: 1. Yuen (WW) 1:07.10, 2. (Delbarton [Del]), Skibitsky was (Del), 1:16 Westfield/Wat. Hills Basketball against him, throughout the third pe- GIRLS PUBLIC A FINAL Maguire (W) 1:08.12, 3. Grant (WW) stopped by Dan Pisauro (RP). 135: — Savino (HP) d Barber (W), 9-7 WW-P SOUTH 90, WHS 80 1:08.75, 4. Chiu (WW) 1:11.22, 5. 140: — Jim Huff (WH) tf Johnstone (HP), riod. As time was running out, Ferrara 200 medley relay: 1. WW (Cori Michibata, Blue Devil Mike Kalimtzis lost to pulled off a step-through takedown at Heffernan (W) 1:11.95. Adam Sabo (HP), 10-2, at 103-lbs. At 17-2, 3:41 Rebecca Lewinson, Jocelyn Yuen, Julia 400 free relay: 1. WW (Winnan, Grant, 145: — Norgard (Mx) d Charles Patten Tomei) 1:49.79, 2. W 1:51.12, 3. W Lewinson, Ketchmark) 3:35.02, 2. W 140-lbs, Joe Panarese fell to Anthony (Del), 3-2 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 1:52.55. (DeLaFuente, Budnick, Smith, Lemberg) Johnstone (HP) in 4:42. Brian Henry 152: — Dungee (Motown) d Gruebert 200 free: 1. Meredith Ketchmark (WW) 3:36.57 (school record), 3. WW 3:53.21 (HP), 6-2 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1:54.85, 2. Smith (W) 1:57.18, 3. Grant got stung, 3-2, by Rob Faugno (SHP) (W third in 3:47.14 but disqualified). at 145-lbs. Isaac Roger (Columbia ) 160: — Dawud Hicks (Plainfield) d Liam DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Epstein (Mad), 7-0 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE pinned Sam Reichbach in 3:50 at 171: — Mike Lomio (HP) d Khusen TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 152-lbs. Dean Sullivan (Del) burned Taramov (Br), 3-2 Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 189: — Austin DiMarco (Mt. Lakes) p A.M. on 3/17/09, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Rob Granstrand, 7-6, at 160-lbs. Russ Boardham (Madison [Mad]) pinned Frank Bozzomo (Mx), 5:36 under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 215: — Boardman (Mad) d Urayoan Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 Zach Frantz in 3:19 at 215-lbs and Garcia (Rahway), 9-2 New Jersey 08625; for: Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 Bollin (Mx) defeated heavyweight Hwt: — Anthony Corigliano (Par Hills) d A.M. on 3/17/09, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified Traffic Signal Relamping North Region 2009, Various locations including and Austin Frank (Linden), 4-3 under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Joe Kania, 4-3, in overtime. 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Executive Order BE IT RESOLVED the following meetings of the Mayor and Council will be held during Morris, Passaic, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Union and Part of Warren; No: 117 is effective on November 15, 2008. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders Year 2009 at 7:30 P.M. at Borough Hall, Mayor and Council Chambers, 75 North Martine Federal Project No: STP-B00S (697); DP No: 09406 must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey Business Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 N.J.A.C AGENDA MEETINGS REGULAR MEETINGS valid business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the 17:27. For Federal projects, Bidders must register with both the New Jersey Department “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 5, 2009 Page 15 Blue Devil Icemen Fall, 2-1, To Fair Lawn in State Tourney The Westfield High School ice to Governor Livingston (GL) in the hockey team qualified for the fifth semifinals of the Inaugural Union year in a row for the state tournament, County Cup on February 24 at but fell 2-1 to the Fair Lawn Cutters Warinanco Rink in Roselle. Sopho- in a first-round game at Floyd Hall more forward Ryan Grum scored a Arena in Little Falls on March 1. wraparound goal with 11:04 remain- Fair Lawn co-captain Tyler ing to give GL its margin of victory Novielli’s shorthanded goal at 5:26 and a date with undefeated A.L. of the third period proved to be the Johnson finale on February 28. winner. Novielli stole the puck at Johnson won, 9-0. center ice and fought off a Blue Devil Against GL, Attanasio scored defender before ripping a high, hard Westfield’s first goal and Meyer con- shot to the short side of Westfield nected for a power play marker on a David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times goaltender Steve Wronski. The Blue pass from junior defenseman Joe REGION 3 “COACH OF YEAR”…Blue Devil coach Don MacDonald, right, Devils pulled Wronski in the final Kramkowski with 6:39 remaining in announced that Blue Devil Head Coach Glen Kurz, left, has been named Region minute of the game in a bid to even regulation to tie the score. That set the Courtesy Bill Howard for The Westfield Leader and The Times 3 Wrestling Coach of the Year. the score but could not find the back stage for Grum’s winning goal in SENIOR NIGHT ON ICE…The Westfield Blue Devils Hockey team recognized of the net behind Fair Lawn’s Dan the team’s four graduating players at a special Senior Night ceremony held overtime. recently at Warinanco Rink in Roselle. Pictured, left to right, are: co-captain Pat Klimowicz Is Finalist WHS Lax Club to Hold Ivanir, who finished with 19 saves. The losses against Fair Lawn and Tresnan, goaltender Scott Howard, forward Phil Cohn and co-captain Michael Westfield took a 1-0 lead at 7:37 of GL ended a season for Westfield in Foley. For Jostens Trophy Clinics for Young Girls the opening period when sophomore which Moran and Meyer were se- The Westfield High School girls la- forward linemen Nick Attanasio, lected to the Union County All-Star See it all on the web in color . . . EWING – Senior Hillary crosse team will be offering a lacrosse Klimowicz of Scotch Plains from The Henry O’Brien and CJ Meyer con- team, while Kramkowski received clinic for girls in grades 3 through 8 on nected. Attanasio notched the goal in Honorable Mention. www.goleader.com College of New Jersey was named Sunday, March 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 one of 10 finalists for the Jostens front of the net after converting passes p.m. This program will focus on skill from Meyer and O’Brien, who dug Trophy presented by the Rotary Club development and conditioning. of Salem, VA, to honor the most out- the puck out of the corner. Westfield Girls who are new to the game are held a distinct edge throughout the Kimberley Aslanian Haley standing women’s basketball player welcome and those who want to im- of the year at the Division III level. first period and just missed taking a prove their skills will have an opportu- 2-0 lead when junior forward Matt #1 REALTOR COLDWELL BANKER’S WESTFIELD OFFICE ~ BUYER CONTROLLED SALES 2007 & 2008 The Lion center has already gar- nity to work with high school players nered several post-season honors as Wronski just missed with a shot from #2 REALTOR COLDWELL BANKER’S WESTFIELD OFFICE ~ OVERALL PRODUCTION 2007 & 2008 and coaches are encouraged to attend. the slot with two minutes remaining. she was tabbed the 2009 New Jersey In addition, the WHS girls team will NJAR CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PLATINUM LEVEL 2007 & 2008 Athletic Conference Player of the Year Fair Lawn controlled the second be offering a lacrosse clinic for current period by tying the score, 1-1, in the marking the second straight year she or future youth girls’ coaches at 10 to has earned that honor. Klimowicz also first minute as Novielli slipped 11 a.m. This clinic will help to teach through the defense with a strong secured a spot on the All-NJAC First girls’ lacrosse fundamentals. Team for the third straight season. move to the net. Westfield’s best scor- Proceeds raised from the clinics will ing opportunity came near the end of Klimowicz leads the team and support the girls’ high school program. NJAC in a host of categories averag- the period when senior forward Both clinics will be held on the turf field Michael Foley rang the puck off the ing 19.6 points, 11.0 rebounds, 69.4 at Kehler Stadium. Please visit the field-goal percentage and 98 blocked right post behind Ivanir. Westfield Lacrosse Club website Prior to its appearance in the state shots. The center also leads all play- www.westfieldlacrosse.com and click ers in Division III in field-goal per- tournament, Westfield dropped a on “Events Calendar”, then March 22 heartbreaking, 3-2 overtime decision centage and is third in blocked shots for more information and required pa- per game at 4.45. She has also col- perwork regarding the clinic. lected 11 double-doubles this season. UCC Golf Outing Has Reading is Good For You Openings Available Reyes, Borowski Lead CRANFORD – There are still spots Scranton U. Swimming open for one of Union County Col- lege Foundation’s (UCCF) most Sophomores Brittany Reyes of popular fund raising events, the 17th Westfield and Maria Borowski of Annual Golf Tournament, will be held Clark (Mount St. Mary Academy) on Monday, April 27, at Echo Lake played a key role in The University of Country Club, Westfield. 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Call For Invite Holly in, More Information! and she’ll bring results! Holly Cohen weichert.com WESTFIELD OFFICE / 185 Elm Street / 908-654-7777 Page 16 Thursday, March 5, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WF Student Named to 2009 Presidential Scholars Prog. WESTFIELD — Mark Vander ACT Assessment. Further consideration Schaaf of Westfield, a graduating se- is based on students’ essays, self-as- nior at Union County Magnet High sessments, descriptions of activities, School, was named one of more than school recommendations and school 3,000 candidates in the 2009 Presiden- transcripts. A distinguished panel of tial Scholars Program. Mark is the son educators will review these submis- of David and Elizabeth Vander Schaaf. sions and select 500 semifinalists in The candidates were selected from early April. nearly 2.8 million students expected to The Commission on Presidential graduate from U.S. high schools in the Scholars, a group of some 32 eminent year 2009. citizens appointed by the president, will Inclusion in the Presidential Schol- make the final selection of the Schol- ars Program, now in its 45th year, is one ars. They will select one young man of the highest honors bestowed upon and one young woman from each state, graduating high school seniors. Schol- the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, COOKIES AND MILK…Westfield’s McKinley Elementary School students ars are selected on the basis of superior and the United States; students living helped the Hydrox sandwich cookie celebrate its 100th birthday. To coincide with academic and artistic achievements, abroad; 15 students at-large, and up to McKinely School’s 100th birthday, the Clark Shoprite donated enough cookies so leadership qualities, strong character, 20 students from the creative and per- PUTTING THE PIECES IN PLACE…Earlier this year, Evergreen Elementary that the entire student body could take a “cookies and milk break” as part of their and involvement in community and forming arts. The U.S. Department of School in Scotch Plains hosted its annual Take-it-Apart Day for its third grade ongoing centennial celebration. The students would like to thank Shoprite in school activities. Education will announce the scholars classes. The students, with the help of their teachers and parent volunteers, took Clark and the parents who helped make this event possible. The 3,000 candidates were selected in May. apart used and/or unwanted kitchen appliances, computers, TVs and other for their exceptional performance on Scholars will be invited to Washing- assorted electronic devices with the goal of learning what they conceal inside and, Mountainside Library Hosts College Workshop either the College Board SAT or the ton, D.C. for several days in June to hopefully, how they once worked. MOUNTAINSIDE – There will be identify, for example, if SAT II Tests receive the Presidential Scholars me- a college workshop, entitled “Col- (subject tests) are necessary and which Students Participate dallion at a recognition ceremony and lege Admissions Do’s and Dont’s,” application is preferable: the personal, to participate in events and activities Region II Ensembles Select hosted at Mountainside Public Li- common or universal. In Harvard Tournament with their elected representatives, edu- brary on March 19 at 7:15 p.m. To To reserve a seat, contact Mrs. SCOTCH PLAINS – Union Catho- cators and other leading individuals in 17 Westfield Students learn more, call (908) 233-0115. Fleyzor at (732) 381-9685, e-mail lic (UC) High School in Scotch Plains public life. Angela Fleyzor, president of Col- [email protected], or contact the sent eight members of its Forensics WESTFIELD – Seventeen inter- Students who were chosen for the lege Choice Consultants LLC, will libraries. Parents are encouraged to Team to Boston, Mass. for the Harvard mediate and high school student mu- Region II Intermediate String Orches- lead the workshop. She has been an attend with their high school student. National Tournament. sicians from the Westfield public tra include Edison musicians Kristin educator for more than 35 years, work- Along with students from all over the schools were chosen to perform in Hauge, Francis Wong and Cindy Xiao ing the last 10 years with parents and United States, this is the sixth year UC the Central Jersey Music Educators and Roosevelt students Cindy Gong high school students as a private col- has competed in this annual four-day Association Region II ensembles for and Edmund Han. lege consultant. event. The students competed in vari- the 2009 season. Performing at the high school level Ms. Fleyzor will help attendees ous categories such as: Christopher The executive in the Region II director of the or- ensembles are PUBLIC NOTICE Brown ’09 and Alex Cortes ’09 in “Duo Interpretation”; Gina Egidio ’09, ganization said, Westfield High UNION COUNTY BOARD Laurene Oliviera ’09, John Cierpial ’10 “Membership is School musicians, OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS highly selective pictured at left NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD and Alexa Fee ’10 in “Public Forum Date Adopted: 2/26/09 Debate”; Robert Magella ’10 in “Hu- through competi- from left to right, Public Notice is hereby given that the mor”’ and Brandon Rotundo ’12 in tive Leslie Bartsch, Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- WE’RE OFF TO SEE THE “Dramatic Interpretation.” auditions…and we Yixiao Wang, ers has awarded a contract without com- WIZARD…Audiences can follow the congratulate you Deborah Wu, petitive bidding as a Professional Service Moderators Jim Reagan, Jr., Dave yellow brick road to The Wardlaw- Luciano, Julius Gottilla and Nick Kraus Diana Dunnan on the success of Alison Ricardo, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Hartridge School to witness the school’s contract and the resolution authorizing it is lead the Union Catholic Forensics Team. your students and and Jason Isbit, available for public inspection in the Office spring musical, The Wizard of Oz! Di- Former forensics members and alumni Local Resident Spends are pleased to have who will perform of the Clerk of the Board. rected by Becky Randazzo, the produc- them as part of the with the Region II tion will run on Friday, March 6, and Meaghan Geislinger, John Rotundo and Spring Semester Abroad RESOLUTION NO: 2009-232 Saturday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m., as well Ed Sagendorf accompanied the team to New Jersey Youth Symphony fam- Ensembles. Missing from the photo amending (Resolution No. 2008-1160) WESTFIELD – Westfield resident ily.” are Alex Goldschmidt and Christo- AWARDED TO: Bauch Zucker as on Sunday, March 8, at 3 p.m. in the offer coaching support. Hatfield, LLC, Springfield, New Jersey AP Room. Tickets are $3 per child, $5 The students also enjoyed sightseeing Diana Dunnan, a junior at Fairleigh The students selected for the Cen- pher Walsh. SERVICE: special counsel in the matter per adult and $15 per family. For more around downtown Boston and attended Dickinson University’s (FDU) col- tral Jersey Music Educators Associa- Leslie, Yixiao, Deborah and Alison entitled Robert Travisano v. UC, et als information, call (908) 754-1882. Pic- a local improv show to further develop lege at Florham in Madison, is spend- tion Region II Intermediate Band in- also have garnered seats in the New COSTS: for an additional sum of $15,000 tured, left to right, are: Anthony Martin their speaking skills. “It was a great ing the spring 2009 semester study- clude Edison Intermediate School stu- Jersey Music Educators Association for a new contract amount not to exceed as The Scarecrow, Brian Downing of $45,000 experience for the kids, and you can tell ing at Wroxton College, FDU’s over- dents Clay Beyert, Kevin Galasso, All State Symphonic Band, which Scotch Plains as The Tinman and Milika seas campus in Oxfordshire, England. Samantha Gruskin, and Kevin Smith performed at the New Jersey Per- Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Griffiths as Dorothy Gale. they really had a good time,” Mr. of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Luciano said. At FDU, she is majoring in Busi- and Roosevelt Intermediate School forming Arts Center on February 21. 1 T - 3/5/09, The Leader Fee: $20.91 PUBLIC NOTICE ness and Marketing. eighth grader Jeff Marino. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE WF’s Wright Makes UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD U Hartford Dean’s List NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 2/26/09 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 2/26/09 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD WESTFIELD — The University Date Adopted: 2/26/09 Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 2/26/09 of Hartford announced that Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 2/26/09 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the Westfield’s Cassandra Wright made ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as an extraordinary Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- the dean’s list for fall 2008. petitive bidding as an extraordinary ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as a Professional Service unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. ers has awarded a contract without com- unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. petitive bidding as an extraordinary pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the petitive bidding as a Professional Service 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. PUBLIC NOTICE contract and the resolution authorizing it is resolution authorizing it is available for pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This resolution authorizing it is available for 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the available for public inspection in the Office public inspection in the Office of the Clerk contract and the resolution authorizing it is UNION COUNTY BOARD public inspection in the Office of the Clerk resolution authorizing it is available for of the Clerk of the Board. of the Board. available for public inspection in the Office OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the Board. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Clerk of the Board. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD RESOLUTION NO: 2009-229 RESOLUTION NO: 2009-199 of the Board. RESOLUTION NO: 2009-197 Date Adopted: 2/26/09 amending (Resolution No. 82-2005) amending (Resolution No. 2007-984) RESOLUTION NO: 2009-230 amending (Resolution No. 2007-984) RESOLUTION NO: 2009-201 Public Notice is hereby given that the AWARDED TO: Dewberry-Goodkind, AWARD TO: United Family and AWARDED TO: Dewberry-Goodkind, AWARD TO: Family & Children’s Ser- amending (Resolution No. 2008-1054) Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Inc., Bloomfield, New Jersey Children’s Society, Plainfield, New Jer- Inc., Bloomfield, New Jersey vices Elizabeth, New Jersey AWARED TO: Prevention Links, Fam- ers has awarded a contract without com- SERVICE: for the purpose of providing sey SERVICE: for Phase 3/construction in- SERVICES: for program services based ily & Children Services, CarePlus, petitive bidding as an extraordinary additional engineering services for the SERVICES: for program services based spection services for the Monroe Street on the Juvenile Justice Commission Points Union, New Jersey. unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Monroe Street Bridge over the Rahway on the Juvenile Justice Commission Points Bridge (Ra24) over the Rahway River, of Continuum in the area of Prevention SERVICES: listed in the Youth Services 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the River, Rahway of Continuum in the area of Prevention Rahway New Jersey PERIOD: January 1, 2009-June 30, 2009 Commission Spending Plan for the Grand resolution authorizing it is available for COSTS: in the amount of $93,430 for a PERIOD: January 1, 2009-June 30, 2009 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COSTS: in the amount of $ 35,000 PERIOD: January 1, 2009-June 30, 2009 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk new contract amount of $412,630 COSTS: in the amount of $65,000 $217,000 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board. Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders RESOLUTION NO: 2009-200 1 T - 3/5/09, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T - 3/5/09, The Leader Fee: $20.91 1 T - 3/5/09, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T - 3/5/09, The Leader Fee: $22.95 1 T - 3/5/09, The Leader Fee: $20.91 amending (Resolution No. 2007-984) PUBLIC NOTICE AWARD TO: Venture & Venture, Inc., PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE New Brunswick, New Jersey SERVICES: for program services based UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS vices for Worker’s Compensation and First OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS on the Juvenile Justice Commission Points of Continuum in the area of Prevention NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Party Auto Property Damage Subrogation NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD PERIOD: January 1, 2009-June 30, 2009 Date Adopted: 2/26/09 (Third Party Administrators)) Date Adopted: 2/26/09 Date Adopted: 2/26/09 Date Adopted: 2/26/09 Public Notice is hereby given that the PERIOD: MARCH 1, 2009- February Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the COSTS: in the amount of $ 17,769 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- 28, 2010 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- of the Board of Chosen Freeholders ers has awarded a contract without com- COSTS: in an amount not to exceed ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding pursuant to N.J.S.A. $270,500 ($5,000 increase from last petitive bidding as an extraordinary petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as an extraordinary 1 T - 3/5/09, The Leader Fee: $21.93 40A:11-5(M) and in accordance with the year) unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the PUBLIC NOTICE requirements for extraordinary, AWARED TO: National Union Fire In- contract and the resolution authorizing it is 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for unspecificable services. This contract and surance Company, AIG, New York, New available for public inspection in the Office resolution authorizing it is available for TOWN OF WESTFIELD public inspection in the Office of the Clerk the resolution authorizing it are available York of the Clerk of the Board. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk BOARD OF EDUCATION of the Board. for public inspection in the Office of the SERVICES: Public Employee Blanket of the Board. RESOLUTION NO: 2009-226 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Clerk of the Board. Crime Bond Policy RESOLUTION NO: 2009-198 amending (Resolution No. 2006-751) RESOLUTION NO: 2009-206 FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT PERIOD: March 1, 2009-February 28, amending (Resolution No. 2007-984) RESOLUTION No: 2009-223 AWARDED TO: M. Disko Associates, AWARED TO: William Kubal, SERVICES March 5, 2009 AWARED TO: Princeton Insurance, 2010 AWARD TO: PROCEED, Inc., Eliza- Union, New Jersey Bolington, Illinois Princeton, New Jersey COSTS: in an amount not to exceed beth, New Jersey SERVICE: for the purpose of providing SERVICE: to provide on-side and follow NOTICE is hereby given that the SERVICE: Runnells Specialized Hospi- $9,830 (No increase) SERVICES: for program services based additional engineering services for the up instruction on HUD’s Integrated Dis- Westfield Board of Education is accepting on the Juvenile Justice Commission Points sealed proposals for Food Service Man- tal Health Care Policies AWARED TO: Insurance Company of West Brook Flood Control Project Phase bursement and Information System (IDIS) of Continuum in the area of Prevention agement services contract until 1:30 p.m. the State of Pennsylvania c/o Conti- IV project COSTS: in an amount not to exceed AWARED TO: Princeton Insurance, PERIOD: January 1, 2009-June 30, 2009 on April 2, 2009. Proposals should be nental, Mormorstein & Malone, COSTS: in the amount of $5,560 for a $17,500 Princeton, New Jersey COSTS: in the amount of $20,000 submitted on the required forms, in a sealed Paramus, New Jersey new contract amount of $255,960. Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk SERVICES: Runnells Specialized Hos- Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk container labeled Food Services Man- SERVICES: Special Excess Liability Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders pital General Liability and Professional of the Board of Chosen Freeholders agement Services Contract and deliv- PERIOD: March 1, 2009- February 28, of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 3/5/09, The Leader Fee: $20.81 Liability 1 T - 3/5/09, The Leader Fee: $21.93 ered to the Office of the Business Admin- 2010 1 T - 3/5/09, The Leader Fee: $21.93 PERIOD: March 1, 2009-February 28, PUBLIC NOTICE istrator as provided below: 2010 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE COSTS: in an amount not to exceed $718,904 plus NJPLIGA surcharge of UNION COUNTY BOARD Mr. Robert A. Berman UNION COUNTY BOARD $329,396 (No increase) $10,064 for a total of $728,968 (No in- UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Business Administrator crease) OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 302 Elm Street AWARED TO: Princeton Insurance, NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 2/26/09 Westfield, New Jersey 07090 AWARED TO: Dietz and Hammer TPA, Princeton, New Jersey Date Adopted: 2/26/09 Date Adopted: 2/26/09 Public Notice is hereby given that the (D &H Alternative Risk Solutions, Inc) The Board assumes no responsibility SERVICES: Runnells Specialized Hos- Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Newton, New Jersey for proposals mismailed or misdirected. pital General Umbrella Liability and Ex- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- SERVICES: General Liability Claims All interested Contractors are encour- cess Layer Liability ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as a Professional Service Management of the Self-Insured Liability aged attend the pre-proposal conference PERIOD: March1, 2009-February 28, petitive bidding as an extraordinary petitive bidding as a Professional Service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This PERIOD: March 1, 2009-February 28, and tour to be held on March 9, 2009 at 2010 unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is 2012 9:45 a.m. at the Business Office, Adminis- COSTS: in an amount not to exceed 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office COSTS: in an amount not to exceed tration Building, 302 Elm Street Westfield, $251,328. ($20,847 less than last year) resolution authorizing it is available for available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. $97,480 ($480 increase from last year) New Jersey 07090. Attendance is public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Clerk of the Board. AWARED TO: Chubb Insurance, War- RESOLUTION NO: 2009-225 strongly recommended. No other walk- AWARED TO: Hartford Insurance of the Board. ren New Jersey RESOLUTION NO: 2009-215 amending (Resolution No. 2008-780) through will be permitted. Company, Rockaway, New Jersey SERVICES: Runnells Specialized Hos- RESOLUTION NO: 2009-211 AWARDED TO: Trinitas Hospital, AWARDED TO: Netta Architects, Upon release of this Request for Pro- SERVICES: Blanket Property Policy pital Property, Boiler/Machinery and Crime AWARD TO: Development Directions, Elizabeth, New Jersey Springfield, New Jersey, New Jersey posals (RFP), all Food Service Manage- PERIOD: March 1, 2009- February 28, Coverage LLC, Rahway, New Jersey SERVICE: to provide individual therapy SERVICE: for the purpose of providing ment Company’s (FSMC) communications 2010 PERIOD: March 1, 2009-February 28, SERVICES: for the purpose of adminis- sessions to victims of sexual assault as additional architectural design services for concerning this information request must COSTS: in an amount not to exceed 2010 tering the Lead Housing Reduction Dem- well as non-offending parents, non-offend- the Union County Courthouse Complex be directed in writing no later than 4:00 $493,271 ($21,020 increase from last COSTS: in an amount not to exceed onstration Grant Program (UCLHRDG) ing stepparents and non-offending New Tower Stairwell Construction and the p.m. on March 12, 2009 to the Business year) $64, 403. ($1,978 increase from last PERIOD: January 1, 2009-December caregivers of child sexual abuse victims in Existing Building Stairwell Modernization Administrator, who is the only authorized year) AWARED TO: Hartford Insurance 31, 2010 Union County Project contact person for the RFP. Any contact or COSTS: in an amount not to exceed $ AWARED TO: Chubb Insurance, War- Company Rockaway, New Jersey PERIOD: July 1, 2008-April 30, 2010 COSTS: in the amount of $109,600 for a lobbying regarding this RFP with any 520,000 ren, New Jersey SERVICES: Contractor Equipment COSTS: in the amount of $11,850. new contract amount of $1,768,030 Elected, Appointed Official or employee of Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk SERVICES: Runnells Specialized Hos- Policy—Inland Marine Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk the School District or Township other than of the Board of Chosen Freeholders pital Directors and Officers Liability with PERIOD: March 1, 2009- February 28, of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders the Business Administrator can and will 1 T - 3/5/09, The Leader Fee: $22.95 Employment Practices 2010 1 T - 3/5/09, The Leader Fee: $22.95 1 T - 3/5/09, The Leader Fee: $23.46 result in disqualification. Any oral commu- COSTS: in an amount not to exceed nications will be considered unofficial and PERIOD: March 1, 2009-February 28, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 2010 $422,276 (No increase) non-binding on the School District. No proposal may be withdrawn for a COSTS: in an amount not to exceed AWARED TO: Hartford Bond Divi- UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD period of ninety (90) days after the date set $22,917.42 (No increase) sion, Hartford, Connecticut OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS for the opening thereof. The contract will SERVICES: Public Official Bonds for NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD AWARED TO: PMA Insurance Group, be awarded to the FSMC that will best the following County Employees Date Adopted: 2/26/09 Date Adopted: 2/26/09 Date Adopted: 2/26/09 Mt. Laurel, New Jersey promote the public interest and is most Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the SERVICES: Auto Insurance Policy for George W. Devanney, County Man- advantageous to the District based upon Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Fleet of Vehicles and Mobile Equipment ager the Evaluation Criteria contained in the ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- PERIOD: March 1, 2009- February 28, PERIOD: March 16, 2009-March 15, RFP. The Westfield Board of Education petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service 2010 2010 reserves the right to waive any and all pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COSTS: in an amount not to exceed guidelines and requirements herein and to contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is $932,778 ($42,822 increase from last $200. reject any and all Proposals in accordance available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office year) with the Public School Contracts Law. Steven H. Merman of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. Proposals shall be in conformance with all AWARED TO: PMA Insurance Group PERIOD: March 1, 2009-February 28, RESOLUTION NO: 2009-233 RESOLUTION NO: 2009-234 RESOLUTION NO: 2009-235 applicable federal, state and municipal Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 2010 amending (Resolution No. 2009-109) amending (Resolution No. 2008-842) amending (Resolution No. 2008-589) laws including the Public School Con- SERVICES: Excess Worker’s Compen- COSTS: In an amount not to exceed AWARDED TO: Edward Kologi, Esq., AWARDED TO: Edward Kologi, Esq., AWARDED TO: LaCorte, Bundy, tracts Law of the State of New Jersey sation Policy $400 PERIOD: March 1, 2009-February 28, Linden, New Jersey Linden, New Jersey Varady & Kinsella, Union, New Jersey N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq. and N.J.S.A. 2010 Alan J.Falcone SERVICE: special counsel in the matter SERVICE: special counsel in the matter SERVICE: special counsel in the matter 10:5:31 et seq. and N.J.A.C.17:27-1.1 re- COSTS: in an amount not to ex- PERIOD: March 23, 2009-March 22, entitled Eduardo Tapari v. UC, et als entitled Robert Travisano v. UC, et als entitled Paul Takacs. v. UC, et als garding Affirmative Action during the pro- ceed$575,873 ($30,000 increase from 2010 COSTS: for an additional sum of $5,000 COSTS: for an additional sum of $10,000 COSTS: for an additional sum of $10,000 vision of the goods and services. last year) COSTS: In an amount not to exceed for a new contract amount not to exceed for a new contract amount not to exceed for a new contract amount not to exceed By Order of the Westfield Board of Edu- $1,750 $55,000 $60,000 $20,000 cation, Union County, New Jersey AWARED TO: PMA Insurance Group, Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Mr. Robert A. Berman, Mt. Laurel New Jersey of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Business Administrator SERVICES: Claims Management Ser- 1 T - 3/5/09, The Leader Fee: $130.05 1 T - 3/5/09, The Leader Fee: $20.91 1 T - 3/5/09, The Leader Fee: $20.91 1 T - 3/5/09, The Leader Fee: $20.91 1 T - 3/5/09, The Leader Fee: $58.14 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 5, 2009 Page 17

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By JAYNE SALOMON the butter into the center of the pan Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and allow it to get hot before pouring Nothing is more satisfying on a in the remaining batter. It is the com- cold winter’s morning than a hot bination of high heat and hot fat that breakfast, and there is no breakfast pushes the batter up the sides of the more satisfying than the Dutch Baby. pan. It’s hard to imagine that something Lastly, never open the oven door with as few simple ingredients could until a few minutes before the pan- taste so wonderfully sweet, fluffy and cake is ready as it may deflate if cool delicious. air hits it. That’s all it takes to create Derived from a German dish called this beautiful treat. Simple and sure LENDING THEIR TALENTS…The Westfield High School Concert Choir “Apfelpkuchen,” its roots are in Ger- to please. ANOTHER OP’NIN’, ANOTHER SHOW…Students from Westfield High performs at last year’s Mid-Day Musicales at the First Congregational Church of many, not Holland, as one might think. School’s dance troupe perform a blistering Kiss Me, Kate dance number. Kiss Me, Westfield. The word “Dutch” is believed to be a DUTCH BABIES Kate will take place in the Westfield High School auditorium. Show times are corrupted version of the word Thursday, Friday, Saturday, March 12,13, and 14, at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 and Deutsch. This recipe probably found INGREDIENTS are now on sale. For information and tickets, call the WHS Box Office at (908) 301- WHS Concert Choir Takes 0391 or e-mail [email protected]. its way to the United States via a 3 large eggs group of German immigrants known ½ cup all-purpose flour as the Pennsylvania Dutch. ½ cup milk Part in Mid-Day Musicales Touted as a breakfast food because 2 ½ tablespoons melted butter ½ teaspoon salt County Receives Funding WESTFIELD – The First Congre- Riu Chiu as well as a King’s Singer’s of its similarity to the pancake, its 2 tablespoons butter gational Church of Westfield, located arrangement of John Lennon and Paul bowl shape is great to fill with differ- 2 tablespoons confectionery sugar (more if at 125 Elmer Street, continues its McCartney’s “Can’t Buy Me Love.” ent fresh seasonal fruits and served needed) series of Mid-Day Musicales con- The WHS Concert Choir sings se- for dessert as well. It is absolutely a Optional: fresh strawberries or any other To Provide Arts Grants certs with a program by the Westfield lections from a major work each De- showstopper of a dish that can be fruit AREA – For the 12th consecutive programs and services for the benefit High School (WHS) Concert Choir at cember; their recent repertoire in- enjoyed winter, spring, summer and PROCEDURE year, the New Jersey State Council on of Union County artists, cultural or- noon on Wednesday, March 11. cludes Vivaldi’s Gloria, Handel’s fall. the Arts (NJSCA) has designated the ganizations and residents,” he added. Messiah Judas Maccabaeus In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs. Union County Office of Cultural and Fiscal Year 2009 awardees are listed These free, half-hour concerts are and , It’s too bad that there is no restau- Add the flour a little at a time, whisk- followed by an optional soup-and- Brahms’ Liebeslieder Waltzes, rant in Westfield or the surrounding Heritage Affairs as a “major service by municipality. In the local area, A Ceremony of Carols ing well after each addition until the organization.” honorees include: sandwich luncheon available in the Britten’s and area that offers the Dutch Baby. After batter is smooth. Slowly add in the church’s social hall for $6. Samuel Adler’s Flames of Freedom. all, we do have a community that was As a result, 51 Union County orga- Cranford: CDC Community The- milk. Beat in the butter and the salt. nizations that present arts programs atre, general operating support for The WHS Concert Choir, under the They have performed with the settled by German immigrants. The Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Gen- direction of William Mathews and Westfield Symphony Orchestra and area that includes in the county will receive a total of three theatrical productions, $2,325; erously butter two, $90,295 from the Union County Fis- Fanwood: Children’s Specialized Sharon Reynolds, will sing a pro- the New Jersey Youth Symphony and, the streets running nine-inch cake gram that includes Bach’s Sicut on a number of occasions, for the off Woodland Av- cal Year 2009 Local Arts Grant Pro- Hospital, multi-discipline enrichment Locutus Est Magnificat in pans. Add a table- gram. program for children with disabili- from the Musical Club of Westfield and the enue right off spoon of butter to D; Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Wassail Mid-Day Musicales. Mountain Avenue According to Steve Runk, NJSCA ties, $2,000; Mountainside: August Song each pan. executive director, designation as a Symphony Orchestra, classical mu- , William B. Dawson’s spiritual, They were the only public school and bounded by Place in the oven Ain’-a That Good News, and two se- choir chosen to sing for the NJ News12 Oak Avenue (in- “major service organization” singles sic concert presented in August for all Old until the butter is out the Union County Office of Cul- audiences, $1,365; Scotch Plains: lections from Aaron Copland’s Christmas Eve telecast of holiday mu- cluding Garfield hot and bubbly. American Songs – Long Time Ago sic and have been selected as a part- and Girard Av- tural and Heritage Affairs as one of Central Jersey Alum Delta Sigma Ching-a-Ring Chaw Remove and pour the “anchor institutions that contrib- Theta, 8th Annual Delta Arts Festi- and . ner in the Masterwork Chorus Educa- enues) is still half of the batter In addition, the two smaller WHS tional Outreach Program. known as ute vitally to the quality of life in New val, $1,540. East Indian-American into each pan. Jersey,” and recognizes its “solid his- cultural fall festival, “Durga Puja,” ensembles that are part of Concert For further information or to make Germantown. Bake on the Choir – Chorale and Choraleers – optional luncheon reservations, call Fortunately, it is Jayne Salomon’s “Dutch Baby” tory of service excellence, substan- $1,150; Westfield: Choral Art Soci- Riu middle shelf for 10 tial activity and broad public ser- ety, a series of choral music concerts, will perform the Spanish carol the church office at (908) 233-2494. easy to make at minutes. Reduce home. Just follow a few simple rules, vice.” $1,935; Community Players of the heat to 350 degrees and bake for “The arts funding represents the Westfield, annual production of four and a fail-proof Dutch Baby will result an additional five minutes. Batter will every time. The only ingredients nec- major portion of the Local Arts Pro- theatrical productions, $2,840; First Director Selects Sci-Fi rise and then simmer down. Remove gram grant of $144,728 awarded to Congregational Church of Westfield, essary are butter, milk, flour, eggs and from the oven and carefully slide salt. The secret lies in the procedure. the Union County Office of Cultural Mid-Day Musicales, series of half- onto a serving dish. Sprinkle with and Heritage Affairs by the NJSCA,” hour concerts, $1,550; Spoof for Summer Stage First, make sure the oven is pre- confectionary sugar. heated to 425 degrees. Second, place said Freeholder Chairman Al To inquire about the Union County WESTFIELD – When asked why all ages, the kinds of roles that help Mirabella. Fiscal Year 2010 Local Arts Grant he chose the rock musical Little Shop young actors understand what acting “The remainder and a cash match program or to learn about other pro- of Horrors, a spoof of science-fic- is all about.” Summer Workshop provided by the Board of Chosen grams, services and volunteer oppor- tion-based horror films of the early One of the most fascinating as- Freeholders will enable the Office to tunities through the Office, contact 1960s, Ken Horn, director of the pects of the set decoration involves present programs and services this the Union County Office of Cultural Westfield Summer Workshop, listed the “plant puppets” that grow larger Brochure Arrives year. The services include the Teen and Heritage Affairs, 633 Pearl Street, his “recipe for success.” and larger in an attempt to overtake Arts Program, the Senior Citizen Art Elizabeth, NJ 07202; telephone (908) The musical the world. In dis- WESTFIELD – The 2009 Westfield the communications department. Show, technical assistance work- 558-2550; e-mail: score, by Alan cussing these im- Summer Workshop (WSW) brochure Other departments offer classes shops, and staff salaries to support [email protected]. has arrived. Area parents and chil- from Broadway jazz and fencing, Menken and pressive stage ™ Howard Ashman, props, which en- dren, from pre-school to grade 8, will guitar and keyboard, as well as drama POPCORN of The Little Mer- hance the story now have the opportunity to peruse and children’s theater. maid, Beauty and line, Mr. Horn the 16-page comprehensive booklet, The 2009 WSW contains separate the Beast and said, “We have se- which contains information on the programs for pre-schoolers and those The International: Aladdin, com- cured the use of the five-week program of more than 60 entering kindergarten. It also contin- bines pop rock, official plant pup- courses in arts, crafts, communica- ues its transition program for stu- Sleuther not Quite World Class 60’s rock grooves pets based on de- tions, music, dance, drama, musical dents entering first grade. and a splash of signs from the re- theater and more. A full day of programming is avail- One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent The 2009 program will be held able with the Westfield Y Afternoon Motown. Regard- MUSICAL SELECTION…Ken Horn vival.” By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER and Karen Greenstein review music In addition to from Monday, June 29, until Friday, Adventures, which begins when the ever go away…at least not until you ing this powerful 2 and ½ popcorns solve the next bit of skullduggery. combination, he during last year’s Summer Stage The- Mr. Horn, who is July 31, from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 Workshop day ends at 12:30 p.m. Stu- ater production. on the staff of p.m. at the Edison Intermediate dents have lunch with the Y staff at the Funny, how it works. When you’re Add Uhlrich Thomsen as slick IBBC said, “Need I say hungry but too hurried to stop, you CEO Jonas Skarssen and Armin more?” Edison Intermediate School in School, located at 800 Rahway Av- Edison cafeteria and continue after- Westfield, Karen Greenstein, a staff enue in Westfield. noon activities with their counselors. can’t help but pass one enticing food Mueller-Stahl in a swell stint as his The story line is not unlike any joint after the next. When love throws chief hitman handler and there you classic theme of good versus evil, but member at Westfield’s Roosevelt In- The WSW, open to residents of all Degreed and/or certified teachers, termediate School, will serve as mu- communities, offers more than 22 experienced performers and profes- you a curve, every song intimately have the basic ingredients. Tykwer with a modern twist. The main char- echoes your plight. And when it looks shakes well. acter, Seymour, a timid clerk at Skid sical director. Both educators have courses in its arts and crafts depart- sional artists staff the WSW. A regis- professional theatrical credits as per- ment, which includes air brush, bas- tered nurse is in attendance during like the world’s evil bankers have Unfortunately, while quite absorb- Row Florists, must choose between absconded with the funds, a film like ing, The International lacks the ge- his feelings for his beautiful co- formers and directors as well. ketry, cartooning, graphic design, in- regular Workshop hours. Dance instructor Irene Ulesky, a ternational crafts, mosaics, pottery To request the 2009 WSW bro- The International surfaces to feed nius of simplicity that sets apart the worker, Audrey, and the fame and our fears. great works in this genre. There are at fortune delivered to him by a menac- member of the Westfield Summer and scrapbooking. chure, call (908) 518-1551 or visit the Workshop for more than a dozen Debate team, mock trial, TV pro- studios at 150-152 East Broad Street Coincidence or mysticism, there’s least three too many twists and per- ing, plant that wants to overtake the nothing like it to add currency to your haps two turns that baffle rather than world. years, will again handle choreogra- duction, video animation and the in Westfield. Additional information phy. gecko kids creative computer studio is available on the web at moviegoing experience. Right now dazzle. But there is decent finesse, Mr. Horn added that the carnivo- the guys in charge of the big but ever- and the awesome shoot-em-up scene rous plant adds just enough of the The Summer Stage Theater, for are among some of the offerings in njworkshopforthearts.com. actors in grades 6 to 12, will be held diminishing bucks have slotted in in the Guggenheim is classical stuff. “ick factor” to keep the play interest- esteem two rungs beneath lawyer and True to its title, the panoply of ing. at Edison Intermediate School, lo- cated at 800 Rahway Avenue in Musical Club’s Concert barely one above used car salesman. locations adds scope and injects a The third part of Mr. Horn’s “recipe Director Tom Tykwer’s film invites story-propelling fluidity to the for success” involves the roles for Westfield, from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. daily from June 29 until July 31. us to come boo and hiss them. derring-do. But its most compelling actors. According to the director, there But the exercise soon changes in attribute is a realism at the core of its are “great character roles for teens of The production is slated for July 29 To Feature Mozart Arias and 30. There is no audition needed to nature, going from analgesic release unthinkable outrageousness. Anyone WESTFIELD – The Musical Club operas The Abduction from the Sera- valve to yet another lesson about the who has ever tried to arrange a simple PUBLIC NOTICE become part of the cast. of Westfield will present an evening glio and The Marriage of Figaro will For more information on the Sum- average guy’s naiveté…meaning you luncheon among friends has to ques- TOWN OF WESTFIELD concert on Wednesday, March 11, at 8 be performed. Pianist Mary Beth and me. And before the action-packed tion the viability of conspiracy. Yet INVITATION TO BID mer Stage Theater, call (908) 518- p.m. at the First Baptist Church, located McFall will be the accompanist. 1551 or visit the NJWA studios at cat-and-mouser is over, we sure wish this is very convincing. Sealed proposals will be received by the at 170 Elm Street in Westfield. Fea- Club members Debra Biderman, we weren’t so heartily convinced of Clive Owen’s basic gumshoe, who Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- 150-152 East Broad Street, Westfield. tured on the program will be music for violinist; Lubove Schnable, violist; For more information, log on to the film’s devastating pronounce- cut his sleuthing teeth at Scotland bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East voice, piano quintet and solo piano. Peggy Tristram, cellist; and Carolle- ments. Chalk up yet another crime Yard before advancing to Interpol, Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at njworkshopforthearts.com. A guest performer, soprano Maureen Ann Mochernuk, pianist, will be against humanity. gets up early and often forgets to 10:00 AM prevailing time on Tuesday, Francis, will join soprano Cynthia joined by guest cellist Shana Gaskill March 24, 2009, to furnish and deliver to PUBLIC NOTICE Indeed, this is fiction. But as a sleep. Sometimes he remembers to the Public Works Center, 959 North Av- Lloyd Brogan. Arias from Mozart’s to perform the popular Trout Quintet major player for the bad side says to eat. Furrowed forehead and good in- enue, West: UNION COUNTY by Schubert. our alter-ego/crusading Interpol agent tuition leading the way, his work- BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 210,000 GALLONS, MORE OR PUBLIC NOTICE Pianist Carolle-Ann Mochernuk ORDINANCE NO. 682-2009 Louis Salinger, handsomely acted by hard ethic makes him more Horatio LESS, OF UNLEADED GASO- INTRO: 1/28/2009 UNION COUNTY BOARD will also be featured as a soloist, Clive Owen, “The difference between Alger than James Bond. This worries LINE FROM MARCH 1, 2009 FINAL: 2/26/2009 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS performing Debussy’s L’Isle Joyeuse. truth and fiction is that fiction has to his American colleague. THROUGH DECEMBER 31, NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD The chairman for the program is 2011 Was introduced and passed on first read- Date Adopted: 2/26/09 make sense.” In other words, all bets Surprisingly bereft of any sexual ing by the Union County Board of Chosen Merrilyn Crane, and the club’s hospi- 75,000 GALLONS, MORE OR Public Notice is hereby given that the are off. The sinister values oft associ- tension, Louis’s relationship with Freeholders at a REGULAR MEETING on LESS, OF NO. 2 DIESEL FUEL Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- tality committee will provide hospi- ated with Beelzebub have reared their Miss Watts’s equally dedicated legal January 28th 2009, and said Ordinance FROM MARCH 1, 2009 ers has awarded a contract without com- tality. has been published with Notice of Intro- heads. beagle supplies yet another layer of THROUGH DECEMBER 31, petitive bidding as an extraordinary duction thereof and of the time and place The performance is free and open Fair or not, Mr. Tykwer’s spinning credibility. Assistant D.A. Whitman’s 2011 unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. fixed for its further consideration and the 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the to the public. Refreshments will be of Eric Singer’s rousing tale makes sisterly compatriot status is ensured Proposals shall be in writing on the forms Board has duly held a hearing thereof and resolution authorizing it is available for served after the program to give those for a much more profound evil vs. via an obligatory peek into her oh-so- furnished and must be delivered at the has given all persons interested an oppor- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk in attendance the opportunity to meet good experience than any dozen of normal home, replete with child and place and before the hour above men- tunity to be heard. NOW, THEREFORE, of the Board. tioned, and must be accompanied by a BE IT RESOLVED, by the Union County the performers. those gargoyle-proliferated fables yawning civilian spouse in T-shirt certified check or bid bond payable to the Board of Chosen Freeholders that said RESOLUTION NO: 2009-205 Those wishing information about supplying a vent for our younger folk. and 5 O’clock shadow. Town of Westfield in an amount equal to at Ordinance be and the same hereby is amending (Resolution No. 2006-1185) membership in the Musical Club of Reads the tagline: “They control your This works to make the divulgences least ten percent (10%) of the base amount finally passed and adopted, and be it FUR- AWARED TO: adopting an amendment Westfield as a performer or an associ- of the bid, but not less than $500.00 nor THER RESOLVED, that the Ordinance to the Paratransit Fare Collection Policy money. They control your govern- seem even more outlandish. Granted, more than $20,000.00. (N.J.S.A. 40A:11- published herewith has been finally Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk ate member may call the membership ment. They control your life. And after recent events we’ll never look at 21) Each bid must also be accompanied adopted on February 26th 2009, and the of the Board of Chosen Freeholders chairman at (908) 232-2173. everybody pays.” our banks the same way. Not that we by a Surety Company Certificate stating 20 day period of limitations within which a 1 T - 3/5/09, The Leader Fee: $17.85 Yipes! This is going to be harder believe our corner S and L has a staff that said Surety company will provide the suit, action or proceeding questioning the PUBLIC NOTICE bidder with the required Performance bond validity of such Ordinance can be com- PUBLIC NOTICE than we thought, Mr. Obama. They of assassins at the ready if we don’t UNION COUNTY BOARD in the full amount of the Contract (N.J.S.A. menced has begun to run from the date of better not hurt my dog. Still, as bad as open a Christmas club. However, “The UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 40A:11-22), by a Non-Collusion Affidavit first publication of this statement. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD they are, Clive Owen, despite maybe International” does beg the question, and a Contractor’s Qualification Statement, A copy of this ordinance has been posted NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 2/26/09 some tax irregularities, proves a for- “What did you think their business Statement of Ownership, on the forms on the Bulletin Board upon which public Date Adopted: 2/26/09 Public Notice is hereby given that the included in and explained in the contract notices are customarily posted in the Ad- midable choice to fight the good fight. was?” Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- documents. ministration Building of the County of Union, I’ll give you this. No tricks. Just like Of course this is an extreme ex- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- Bidders are required to comply with the and a copy is available up to and including ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as an extraordinary us, he’s as pure as the driven snow. At ample (we hope), and perhaps a bet- requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. the time of such meeting to the members petitive bidding as an extraordinary unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. seat’s edge, we can only hope he isn’t ter film than it deserves to be by and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and must pay work- of the general public of the County who unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the men the prevailing wage rates promul- Shall request such copies, at the office of bamboozled. virtue of its timely paranoia. How- 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for gated by the New Jersey State Depart- the Clerk of the Board in said Union County It starts off with Lou and his part- ever, because we have been injured, resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk ment of Labor and Industry for this project, Administration Building in Elizabeth, New public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. ner following a lead. The IBBC (In- insulted and abashed by some of the copies of which are on file in the Office of Jersey. of the Board. ternational Bank of Business and financial world’s deceit and cavalier the Town engineer. Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk RESOLUTION NO: 2009-209 Specifications may be seen or picked up of the Board of Chosen Freeholders RESOLUTION NO: 2009-238 amending (Resolution No. 2008-1058) Credit) is up to international no good. chutzpah, the global muckrake por- at the office of the Town Engineer, Public AWARD TO: Janus Solutions, AWARD TO: Development Directions, Then, as they say in the spy biz, Lou’s trayed in the “The International” can’t AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Works Center, 959 North Avenue West, Hopewell, New Jersey LLC, Rahway, New Jersey AN ORDINANCE SETTING partner gets too close. Now altruistic help but hit home. Westfield, New Jersey. The Mayor and SERVICES: to pursue, implement, man- SERVICE: to administer the Senior THE STANDARDS, REGULA- Lou is mad. “Hey,” warns Manhattan * * * Council reserve the right to reject any bid, age and administer grant funded projects Home Improvement Program TIONS AND RATES FOR PO- and to waive any informality in any bid, if in PERIOD: January 1, 2009-December PERIOD: March 1, 2008-December 31, D.A. Eleanor Whitman (Naomi The International, rated R, is a LICE-REQUESTED AND NON the interest of the Town, it is deemed 31, 2009 2009 Watts). “You know what taking it Columbia Pictures release directed PREFERENCE TOWING AND advisable to do so. COSTS: in the amount of $39,000 COST: at no additional cost. STORAGE SERVICES FOR personal got you last time.” by Tom Tykwer and stars Clive Owen, Kris J. McAloon Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk THE COUNTY OF UNION Yep, on his dare she checked his Naomi Watts and Armin Mueller- Town Engineer of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 3/5/09, The Leader Fee: $49.47 1 T - 3/5/09, The Leader Fee: $41.82 1 T - 3/5/09, The Leader Fee: $20.91 1 T - 3/5/09, The Leader Fee: $21.93 file. One of those bad cases that won’t Stahl. Running time: 118 minutes. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 5, 2009 Page 19 Tomasulo Exhibit – Way Saturday Morning Cheers By CHRISTINA M. HINKE finely tuned cast. It is refreshing to see Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times that Wes’ best friend Frankie (Louis More than ‘Skin Deep’ WESTFIELD — First-time director Mandylor), a slick ladies’ man, sup- By MARYLOU MORANO lection of art on their body as an art and writer Rob Greenberg brings a jolt ports Wes’ desires to build a relation- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times collector accumulates art for [his or of caffeine to the ordinary guy, roman- ship with Lisa instead of the normal CRANFORD – To some, getting a her home].” tic-comedy romp in his Saturday Morn- cliché of giving bad advice to bed every tattoo is a means of self-expression; The graphic nature of Mr. Wyatt’s ing, filmed mostly in downtown girl he can. Mandylor, as he did por- for others, a tattoo is a way to memo- photographs immerses the viewer into Westfield. traying brother Nick in My Big Fat rialize a person or event. this entire “culture” of those who Wes Selman, a self-proclaimed “tall Greek Wedding, finds a sweet balance These various approaches to body choose to have their bodies tattooed. MOVIE MAKEOVER…The Rialto and goofy” 30-year-old, played sin- between a player and sensitive man. art were the subject of “Under My “My subjects weren’t…tattooed Theater began renovations Monday. cerely by the cherub-faced Joey Piscopo Wes tries to make things work with Upgrades to the theater include new Skin: Environmental Portraits,” an because tattooing had suddenly be- seating, flooring, lighting, restrooms (following a different path of comedy Lisa, but when she dates him outside of exhibit by John Wyatt recently held at come popular or fashionable. For and screens, more legroom and instal- than dad Joe Piscopo), has found the Saturday morning, her “romantic spark” Union County College’s (UCC) them, it was a way of life….,” he said. lation of Digital 3-D. cure for all non-morning people in a towards him is dulled. So, Frankie helps Tomasulo Gallery. The photographer, who has a few Saturday morning utopia. Wes craft a plan to only see Lisa during The exhibit explored Mr. Wyatt’s hidden tattoos himself, revisited some The Rialto Theater This promised land, found only on those two hours and then make her fall nearly 30-year fascination with the of his very early subjects again from Saturday mornings from 6 to 8 a.m., in love with him so they can carry on tattooed body and contained scores nine to 27 years later. Undergoes Renovation manifests one’s desires; in Wes’ dream with their relationship outside of that of black-and-white photographs of “It was always fascinating to see WESTFIELD — Renovations be- world, he effortlessly wins the affec- window of time. every imaginable depiction of body how people aged, how their environ- gan Monday at the Rialto Theater in tions of every hot girl, who all happen In the serene setting of Westfield’s art. ment changed and if they became Westfield. According to owner Jesse to be waiting in the early a.m. wings for Mindowaskin Park, Wes bumps into When he first became interested in more tattooed,” he said. Sayegh, “Residents of Westfield and him to do with them as he pleases. another utopia-finding lovable loser, photographing tattoos, Mr. Wyatt One example of this is seen in two visitors from all over the tri-state area After Wes has had his fill of one- Harold, played by George Wendt, who Laura Reiff mainly sought out tattoo artists. photographs of “Kurt” – one taken in will now be able to watch their favorite morning stands, a cute early riser man- uses his “Cheers”-coined underdog CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 Not only did these people tattoo 1977 and one in 1994. movies in grand style.” ages to win his heart, but she is not so charm for all it’s worth. He acts as a He is hands-on all the time, in com- others, they also tended to be the ones In addition to photographing his Once renovations are completed easily possessed. guardian angel to Wes and explains that plete control of his company and quite who displayed the most tattoos on subjects, Mr. Wyatt also interviewed by month’s end, moviegoers will be The original script finds life in a love cannot be found in this place. the perfectionist. He is also one of the their own bodies. and tape-recorded them. able to relax in an all-new, brightly Turns out material wants cannot be most humble and caring people in an This relationship between tattoo In 2003, he expanded his interest in designed environment. Local Bands Rock had either in the fantastical portal. industry that can easily tear you apart artist and tattoo allows a multi-level the tattooed body by publishing a The theater, located at 250 East Broad Frankie decides he must try his own or inflate your ego to a point you’re perspective to be incorporated into book called “Under My Skin.” Street, will have a newly designed con- The Crossroads two-hour luck for all things mon- unbearable to be around. the exhibit and gives Mr. Wyatt per- Mr. Wyatt’s work is on permanent cession stand replete with granite tops; WESTFIELD – The Static Jacks, a etarily motivated and heads to the “He is capable of being one of the mission to step away from the “art” of collection at the Jersey City Museum two of the six auditoriums will be pre- group of 18-year-olds from Westfield casinos – turns out this time warp next great American fashion design- the tattoo and into the tattooed in Jersey City. sented with Digital 3D; aisles will al- who graduated from high school last proves he’s lucky at cards, but once ers,” she said. person’s “culture” or way of life. He has also exhibited at the Skulski low for extra legroom; seats will be year, will play their first hometown the clock strikes nine, the winnings Many of the photographs in “Un- Art Gallery in Clark, Sussex County replaced with high-back reclining show in more than a year. disappear in some form or another ala der My Skin” have a “look–don’t- Community College and the Bowery chairs; restrooms will be refurbished, The band, which has been gaining Cinderella. look” quality about them. Gallery. and new track lighting , as well as new nationwide attention, will perform at Saturday Morning had its premiere Several images are not for the faint Coming to Tomasulo Gallery on screens, will be installed. Crossroads in Garwood this Saturday, release on Tuesday, March 3, on DVD, of heart. March 13 is a solo show of the art and Also, customers can now purchase March 7, at 4 p.m. available for rent at Blockbuster and “Tom,” for example, is a photo- sculpture of Julie Pepito. movie tickets in advance. For a list of The band’s music has been featured Netflix, and for sale in Walmart, Best graph of a man covered from head to For more information, contact the shows, time schedule and all other in- on Nickelodeon’s hit show “Zoey 101,” Buy, Amazon.com and most retailers. toe, including his scalp, with tattoos. gallery at (908) 709-7155 or e-mail formation, call (908) 232-1288 or check among others. To learn more, see It made its way through the film He’s also got a few body piercings [email protected]. westfieldtoday.com. myspace.com/thestaticjacks. festival circuit, winning best comedy at thrown in for good measure. They have shared the stage with To- IndieFestUSA in Anaheim, Calif. This portrait, photographed in kyo Police Club, Smoosh, The Gin 1997, reminds us once again of the WCP Season Continues Blossoms, Everclear and the B-52s. Pingry Hosts Student fine line that separates repulsion and Since the release of “Bridges and Tun- fascination. nels,” they have been playing all over Photography Show However, Mr. Wyatt hopes his view- With Neil Simon’s Fools the northeast and are planning tours AREA – The annual Invitational ers look beyond the tattoos to the WESTFIELD – Westfield Commu- are wary of the Count, whose ancestors across the country. Photo Exhibition is on display in The person wearing them. nity Players (WCP) continues the 2008- placed the curse on the village long ago. Separately, Shyneboxx will return to Hostetter Arts Center Gallery at the This is his reasoning behind using 2009 season with Neil Simon’s com- Featured are Gregg Mele as the the Crossroads a day earlier, Friday, Martinsville campus of Pingry. black-and-white film. edy Fools. The show opens at 8 p.m. Butcher and Steve Lemenille as the March 6, at 8 p.m. The show features black and white, “I [want] the viewer to see the Saturday, March 7, and continues Fri- magistrate who all have opinions who Playing indie-rock and alternative color, and digital photographs by more subjects as people…and hopefully day and Saturday evenings through Sophia should marry. music, the 20-year music veterans re- than 250 student photographers from gain a different insight about tattooed March 21 with a matinee on Sunday Other eccentric townspeople include leased a new album this past New Year’s 14 public and private school art pro- Jonathan Ohea for The Leader and The Times people than the generalized and ste- March 15 at 3 p.m. Mike Burdick as the shepherd who Day. The concept album, which fea- grams in New Jersey. The gallery is JEWEL OF A DESIGNER...A reotypical viewpoint that the major- The 24-hour ticket tape at (908) 232- cannot remember his name or where he tured elements of surf guitar, classic open to the public from 8 a.m. to 4 Westfield resident, model Laura Reiff ity of the population and media 1221 is now on, and all reserved seating left his sheep, Art Seif, the mailman rock and 80’s aesthetic, received favor- p.m. every weekday until March 11. (pictured at the top of the page) said [holds],” he said. is $15 with a reduced student rate of $7 who does not deliver mail, and able reviews, About 50 Pingry photographers are Parsons graduate and New Jersey na- For this project, Mr. Wyatt selected at the March 15 matinee. The theater is Westfield’s Danielle Levitt, the fish- Shyneboxx was formed in the mid- represented this year. tive Anthony Manfredonia, above, re- people who were “compiling a col- located at 1000 North Avenue, West, in monger who sells flowers because no- 1980s as a punk rock act. After a brief “This show provides an opportu- minds her of Armani, with whom she Westfield body can catch any fish. hiatus, the band re-formed in 1993 with nity for Pingry School students to get has worked. She said Mr. Manfredonia is “capable of being one of the next New Art Group Maurice Moran, a veteran of mul- Continuing the opening night tradi- Ralph Venturino of Westfield back in a snapshot of student photography in great American fashion designers.” tiple productions at WCP and the tion, “first nighters” are invited to stay the lead vocal spot and John Rokosny New Jersey. The quality of this show Returns to WAC Cranford Dramatic Club, directs, and for light refreshments with the cast and of the Smithereens joining Pete Johnson is remarkable, and it is an exceptional WESTFIELD – The New Art Group stage manager Barbara Ruban and pro- crew after the curtain rings down. on guitar. educational experience for our stu- See it all on the Web! (NAG) is returning to the Watchung ducer Sally Brown of Westfield assist To learn more, see Current material is available on dents,” said Miles Boyd, chair of Arts Center (WAC). NAG, a group of him. westfieldcommunityplayers.org. myspace.com/shyneboxx. Pingry’s fine arts department. www.goleader.com six artists that has been in existence Neil Simon’s lighthearted comedy is for 16 years and has done 36 group set in the 1800’s in a small Ukrainian shows, was formed out of the Arts village, which has been living under a Committee at the WAC 17 years ago. curse of chronic stupidity for 200 years. Dr. Kalellis Book Signing at The first NAG group show, “Truth Into this odd setting, Leon Tolchinsky The S and Lies,” will be held at the WAC arrives as the new teacher who promptly Town Book tore in Westfield this March. falls in love with a girl so stupid that she On March 7, between 2 and 4 p.m. Dr. Peter M. Kalellis, local author and WARNING! Local members include Westfield’s has only recently learned how to sit Francesca Azzara and Joan Dreyer. down. therapist, will autograph his latest books. Ms. Azzara is an encaustic artist Of course, with Simon adding the who exhibits extensively in the tri- witty dialogue and comic misadven- 1. Letting Go of Baggage: A Journey SPRING FEVER state area and works out of her studio tures, Leon breaks the curse and gets through Life’s Challenges. This book gives in Rahway. Ms. Dreyer is an artist the girl. powerful impetus to people who are about IS HIGHLY concentrating in fibers and mixed The love triangle features David to make a meaningful transition in their media. She teaches within the Fine Gazzo as the teacher Leon, Peter Curley life and provides guidelines and support CONTAGIOUS. Arts Department at Kean University as Count Gregor, Leon’s rival, and Vikki for a successful journey. as a member of adjunct faculty. Massulli as Sophia, the object of their To learn more, see affections. 2. Restoring Relationships: Five Things COME IN FOR newartgroup.com. Sophia’s parents are played by to Try Before You Say Goodbye. This best Dickson Lane and JoAnne Lemenille, seller has been translated in European A FIX TODAY! Author Helps Readers who only want the best for Sophia but languages. It is a “must read” for those ‘Let Go of Baggage’ who seek guidance in how to save a SPRING FLOWERS, WREATHS, AND marriage or any other significant WESTFIELD – The Town Book SP-F Arts Association relationship. HOME DECOR THE PERFECT CURE! Store in Westfield will host a meet and To View Cezanne greet for Peter Kalellis, author of “Let- 3. Twenty Secrets for Healing Thoughts, ting Go of Baggage,” on Saturday, SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Feelings and Relationships. Within 200 Dr. Peter M. Kalellis March 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. Plains and Fanwood Arts pages, the readers will experience two CHRISTOFFERS Told through personal experiences, Association’s spring bus trip will be years of personal therapy, in the presence of a common sense companion, “Letting Go of Baggage” reveals how on Tuesday, April 7, to the Philadel- a trusted guide through the roadblocks of worry and strife. Established 1976 to maintain relationships, how to par- phia Museum of Art to see the ent effectively and how to become happy “Cezanne Then and Now” exhibit. The author offers Individual, Marriage and Family Therapy at his office. and independent, Dr. Kalellis’s ulti- The show contains more than 40 mate goal for letting go of baggage. paintings and 20 watercolors, as well 860 Mountain Avenue Dr. Kalellis is a psychotherapist, as drawings by Cezanne, displayed Dr. Peter M. Kalellis Mountainside NJ 07092 marriage and family therapist, lecturer next to more than a dozen artists – 232 St. Paul Street and writer. He has a doctorate in clini- from Matisse and Picasso to Jasper Westfield, NJ 07090 908-233-0500 cal psychology. He is the author of Johns – reflecting Cezanne’s legacy. (908) 232-6118 many books, including “Five Steps to The bus departs from the Scotch [email protected] Spiritual Growth.” His practice is lo- Plains Municipal Building Parking cated in Westfield. Lot at 8:30 a.m. and returns around 5 Individuals facing personal problems or couples in troubled relationships Visit us on the web: www.christoffersflowers.com The public can meet Dr. Kalellis at p.m. The cost of the trip is $53, which experience VIP treatment and find supportive solutions in the office of The Town Book Store, located at 270 includes bus, museum exhibit tickets Dr. Kalellis. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 - 5:30 • Sat. 9:00 - 5:00 East Broad Street in Westfield (corner plus audio tour. of East Broad and Elmer Streets). Those Reservations must be received by who are unable to attend can call The March 7. For reservations and further Have Arts News? Town Book Store at (908) 233-3535 to information, call Anne Gibbons at reserve an autographed copy. (908) 232-2631. E-mail [email protected]

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PUBLICATION WF’s Laura Reiff Gives Back To the Modeling Industry By JONATHAN OHEA in the late 1990s while working as a of Mr. Manfredonia’s dresses reap- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times freelance design assistant at Donna pears in his innovative use of the WESTFIELD – What do award- Karen. After a few years at Donna centuries old craft of leaded glass. He WF Author Publishes Rock History winning director Martin Scorsese, Karen, he was hired as head designer turned this antique craft on its head fashion designer Giorgio Armani and of Isaac Mizrahi haute couture, a post by creating jewel-toned, leaded glass By ERIC NIERSTEDT a lot of those books are really detailed The trick of course, is getting the Harley Davidson all have in com- which he held for two years. handbags. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and lengthy. I wanted books that I permission to use it.” mon? The answer is California na- It was this time at both Donna Karen His multi-faceted creations in both WESTFIELD — When an author could read for a while, then put down Besides these books, Mr. Luerssen tive, fashion model and one-time and Issac Mizrahi in which he honed dresses and handbags truly create the gets published, it’s usually the start of and come back to, has compiled inter- Armani muse Laura Reiff, who has his exquisite tailoring skills and me- illusion of what Mr. Manfredonia calls a long relationship between writer not something that view collections called Westfield home for the past ticulous attention to detail. It is these “living gemstones.” Gemstones are and publisher. But for local music felt like a text book,” from John Lennon two-and-a-half years. talents that Mr. Manfredonia used to judged on four characteristics com- journalist John Luerssen, it was the he said. and the Ramones, Scorsese, you wonder? Ms. Reiff beginning of his journey to form his In that vein, many and plans to work on starred in the 1990 Scorsese-directed own publishing line. of Mr. Luerssen’s many other artists, documentary Made in Milan, which “I spent about two years compiling books focus on spe- including Aerosmith, highlighted the work of Milanese a book about Weezer, and when I cific parts of bands’ Radiohead, fashion designer Armani. In regards finally got it published, I really didn’t careers, such as his Metallica, Bad Reli- to Harley, Ms. Reiff has been riding get too much of the profit,” Mr. “The Nirvana gion and Bruce motorcycles since the age of 10. Luerssen said. Though splitting rev- Reader,” which ex- Springsteen. He ex- She unexpectedly burst onto the enue between author and publisher is amines the band pects to spend most modeling scene in the late 1980s after standard for new authors, Mr. from 1988 to 1992, of the current year being discovered at an informal mod- Luerssen decided that he could do and “The Sex Pis- on these books. eling call in southern California. better on his own. tols Reader,” which When asked about Within days of being discovered, she “I’ve always been a ‘do-it-myself’ is complied from in- how these artists, found herself walking down runways kind of guy,” Mr. Luerssen said. “And terviews conducted who were around for in Paris, Milan and New York. I thought, why can’t I put out a prod- during the band’s decades, will fit into During her years as a top model, uct at a reasonable price and keep two years of exist- his “time-frame” ap- she has been fortunate enough to work more for myself?’ ence. proach, Mr. Luerssen one-on-one with some of the world’s Since then, Mr. Luerssen has put The interview ap- replied, “It’s really most acclaimed fashion designers, his time and effort (along with his proach is one Mr. finding what inter- including Bill Blass, Calvin Klein, wife’s) into forming Rock Reader Luerssen finds much more rewarding ests me. And sometimes, it’s just find- Donna Karen, Geoffrey Beene, Ralph Books, a publishing line that special- and informative then finding infor- ing the important stuff. Led Zeppelin Lauren and James Galanos. izes in rock history books. This is mation through traditional rock has been around for 40 years, but they Ms. Reiff said one of her modeling even more impressive, considering books. really only existed for 12. I really just highlights came after landing a seven- Mr. Luerssen also works a full-time “It can be much more interesting want to be able to educate people year exclusive modeling contract with job and has a wife and children. and revealing to find these old inter- about rock.” Armani. While with Armani, she Mr. Luerssen claims that his long- views that the bands did with local Mr. Luerssen’s books, which are called the northern Italian city of time interest in rock, and lack of papers,” Mr. Luerssen said. “Bands available on Lulu.com, will soon be Milan home for roughly eight months interest in modern-rock books, is what would say much more to these guys, available in traditional outlets such as out of the year. helped to lead him to Rock Reader. because they knew it wasn’t going to Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, and “Having the opportunity to work “I’ve got a short attention span, and be published in a national magazine. Westfield’s The Town Book Store. so closely with Mr. Armani – Uncle George, as I fondly call him – was an experience of a lifetime,” she said. “I learned so much about the fashion industry – design, fitting, marketing, sales, the works. I will always be 66/*0/
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