27, 2011 OUR 121Th YEAR – ISSUE NO

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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, January 27, 2011 OUR 121th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 04-2011 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Westfield Board of Education Begins Process Of Naming Field For Bob Brewster, Sr. By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL board’s facilities committee an- of the founding members of the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader nounced that they supported mem- Westfield Athletic Hall of Fame. WESTFIELD – Unanimously, bers of the community who wanted Many of Mr. Brewster’s family members of the Westfield Board of to name the high school baseball field members were in attendance at the Education approved a new school-, after the late Bob Brewster, Sr., not- meeting, including his son, Daryl facility- and program-naming policy ing that Mr. Brewster had been part of Brewster, who had thanked members introduced by board member Ginny the Westfield community for over 50 of the Facilities Committee for their Leiz. This new policy gives permis- years. It also was reported that he had consideration. sion to board members to name school spent over 25 years in the Westfield Jane Clancy, a member of the Fa- buildings, separate school facilities football program and almost as many cilities Committee, noted that all both on school grounds and within in the basketball program. Addition- members of the committee were in school buildings and programs by a ally, it was noted that he had served support of the naming of the high- formal action. The policy also states for 10 years on the recreation com- school field and had all approved the that the board does welcome sugges- mission and spent 40 years in the action. tions from members of the commu- Athletic Boosters Club. It also was In other business, Superintendent nity in the naming of school build- reported that Mr. Brewster and his of Schools Margaret Dolan an- ings, facilities and programs. wife gave annually to a high-school nounced that the district currently is In late November, members of the scholarship and that he had been one accepting applications for the 2011- 2012 Preschool Program located at the Lincoln School Early Childhood Center. She stated that the program is made up of general education students and students who have been found eligible for special education. She revealed that general education students will be selected for the program by a lottery system. Applicants must reside in Westfield and be 3 or 4 years of age on or before October 1, Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader 2011. She noted that all applications A JOB WELL DONE…Mayor Andy Skibitsky presents an award to Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad Captain Lynn must be returned to the Lincoln School Feldman at the squad’s 75th Anniversary dinner-dance at The Grand Summit Hotel Saturday night. Looking on is squad no later than 4 p.m. on Thursday, president Reid Edles. February 17. The lottery drawing will be held at the Lincoln School on Friday, February 18, at 2 p.m. Council Discusses Pool Fees In other business, Board President Julia Walker announced that any Westfield resident interested in becoming a candidate for the Westfield Ordinance For WHPC Certificates Board of Education can obtain a nomi- By LAUREN S. BARR should anyone require a printed approve the place-to-place transfer nating petition at Board Secretary Specially Written for The Westfield Leader version from the town, there will be of the liquor license belonging to Robert Berman’s office at 302 Elm WESTFIELD – At Tuesday a $25 fee for the entire plan and a Cool Vines, which is moving from Street. She said petitions need to be night’s Westfield Town Council $10 fee for the housing section. Elm Street to Central Avenue. signed and delivered to Mr. Berman conference session, governing body The committee also is proposing At the close of the meeting, the by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8. members discussed a resolution an ordinance to create a $50 fee for council went into closed session to Photo courtesy of Ken and Terry Wooster Board of Education members are setting the rates for 2011 Memorial residents to receive what Council- discuss the builders remedy lawsuit of SNOW IS FOR THE BIRDS...A Westfield resident on Scotch Plains Avenue was volunteers who are elected by the Pool memberships. man Foerst called a “certificate of Sunnyside versus Town of Westfield startled to see this hugh turkey perched on the rail of their deck. This is the second appearance for the fowl this month. It stayed around for about an public during the annual school elec- If the council passes the resolu- appropriateness” from the Westfield and contract negotiations pertaining hour. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 tion at its public meeting next week, Historic Preservation Commission to the Communication Workers of resident families of five or more will for their homes. America, Teamsters, Policemen’s Be- pay $450; families of four or less, Should all the paperwork be in nevolent Association and Firemen’s $360; husband/wife or parent/child order by next week’s meeting, the Mutual Benevolent Association with Consultant to Be Hired For (under 18), $270; individual, $180; council will vote on a resolution to Labor Attorney Frederick Danser, III. senior citizen, $90; family with childcare (five or more), $630, and Cranford Talks Narrowing family with childcare (four or less), Feasibility Study of New Rink $540. Membership fees for non-resi- By PAUL J. PEYTON The county has budgeted $6 mil- “One of [the things] the feasibility dents, who make up just 11 percent Budget Gap, Mayor Reports Specially Written for The Westfield Leader lion for the Oak Ridge Park Master [study] is going to say is, ‘is it going of the pool’s total membership, also By FRED T. ROSSI between projected revenues and pro- ELIZABETH – The Union County Plan in its capital budget, $5 million to be financially worth it [to build a will be set through the resolution. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Board of Chosen Freeholders are set of which was included in the 2010 new rink?],” Mr. Zuber added, saying Additional catagories are being added jected expenditures was “showing to vote on awarding a consulting ser- capital budget, with $500,000 in both there are other rinks in Edison, Union, depending on the number of children CRANFORD - Mayor Daniel some signs of improving.” The com- vices contract tonight for the devel- the 2011 and 2012 capital spending Montclair and Morristown. in the household. Aschenbach said on Tuesday that the mittee will hold another special bud- opment of an ice-skating rink feasi- plans. At a freeholder meeting last Plans for Oak Ridge also include a Fourth Ward Councilman James township committee is “deep in the get meeting on Tuesday, February 1 bility study. The county is looking to October, where the county’s overall water park, skate park, tennis courts, Foerst provided a report on the Code budget process,” and reported that a during which health insurance will construct a new rink at Oak Ridge parks master plan was discussed, restrooms and concessions facilities Review/Town Property Committee review of the 2011 budget this month be a main topic, the mayor said. Park in Clark to replace the Warinanco Freeholder Dan Sullivan said the and an open lawn, as well as separate meeting held earlier in the evening. has reduced what was a $3-million In other business, the committee Rink in Roselle as part of its master Warinanco rink is in need of $5 to $10 pedestrian and vehicular lanes. Oak According to Councilman Foerst, gap at the outset to a level he said was approved a number of appointments, plan for the park. million in renovations in order to Ridge is being converted from a golf his committee is proposing an ordi- now “closer to $1.7 million.” several of them on party line votes. Bids for development of the Oak keep it as an ice skating rink. Plans course to a park. Sixty-nine of the nance creating a fee for copies of At the committee’s regular meet- Daniel McCarthy was formally ap- Ridge rink study were to be unsealed are to convert Warinanco into an in- 168 acres of the former course will be the town’s Master Plan. ing this week, the mayor called the pointed to a one-year term as town- last Friday morning and are to be door multi-use sports facility. converted to active and passive uses. The Master Plan is available for budget “a challenge,” given the vari- ship attorney. The two Republicans made public as part of tonight’s regu- Armando Sanchez, director of the In other business, the board is ex- free on the town’s website, but ety of non-discretionary costs that on the five-member committee - Mark are increasing this year, especially Dugan and David Robinson - voted lar freeholder meeting agenda, ac- county’s golf operations, said the fea- pected to vote tonight on the intro- Westfield Home News cording to Department of Parks and sibility study would take into consid- duction of an ordinance to increase the steep increase in fees to be paid to against the appointment, citing what Community Renewal Deputy Direc- eration “surrounding facilities in the greens fees at its two remaining golf Closes After 46 Years the Rahway Valley Sewerage Author- they said was a skirting of the com- ity (RVSA). But, he said, the gap CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 tor Ron Zuber. He said the county is area, to really look to see what this courses, Galloping Hill in Kenilworth AREA - The Westfield Home News looking to have the study completed thing (an Oak Ridge skating center) and Ashbrook in Scotch Plains, from delivery service shut down over last within a few months. could do.” $27 to $29. Mr. Sanchez said a $2 weekend after over 46 years in busi- golf-reservation fee is being elimi- ness. nated. The service provided home deliv- “The golfers who always made tee ery of The Westfield Leader, daily and times are not going to feel the impact Sunday deliveries of The Star-Led- at all; they were (already) paying for ger, New York Times, Wall Street Jour- that reservation fee. But the golfers nal, etc. who weren’t making tee times are Anyone who had been receiving going to see an increase of $2 on the The Westfield Leader from Westfield greens fee,” Mr. Sanchez told the Home News, or who knows of some- freeholders. “It’s going to help us, one impacted by their closing is asked more than anything, to get our golfers to call The Westfield Leader at (908) to start using our tee-time system so 232-4407 or subscribe online at we can manage the tee times more goleader.com/subscribe. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 The Leader (and The Scotch Plains- Fanwood Times) has taken measures Taxes Due February 1 to ensure uninterrupted newspaper WESTFIELD — The office of the deliveries to stores in the region that Westfield Tax Collector will be open were previously handled by the Tuesday, February 1, from 8:30 a.m. Westfield Home News. Subscribers to 6 p.m. for the collection of prop- receiving The Leader/Times by mail Photo Courtesy of Seth Applebaum 50,000 LEGOS...Members of Temple Emanu-El of Westfield build a model of erty taxes. will not be impacted. Jerusalem employing 50,000 Legos. See story on page 5. Interest will be charged beginning Customers of Westfield Home on Tuesday February 8. Please con- News who would like to become Police Blotter...6 Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader PAGE INDEX DANCING CRASH COURSE?...The Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad cel- tact the Tax Collector’s office with Leader subscribers and receive the Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-15 ebrate its 75th Anniversary with a dinner-dance Saturday night at The Grand any questions at (908) 789-4051 or paper in the mail are asked to call or Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9, 16 Classifieds .... 16 Summit Hotel. The handsome couple is Susan and Dominic Lagano of Westfield. by e-mail at tax e-mail the newspaper at Community ... 6-7, 16 Sports ...... 11-16 A&E ...... 17-18 Mrs. Lagano is a member of the rescue squad. [email protected]. [email protected].

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There were unanswered whether or not to bid out the borough’s questions that held up the members of new athletic/recreation field plan re- the planning board for that project,” mained on the table at Tuesday night’s she said. borough council meeting. The mayor explained that there were Garwood resident Scott Kessler, some concerns as to the size of the who helps with the borough’s Little new field hockey field. League Association, voiced his con- “We want to make sure it will be cerns on the waiting period. regulation size so that tournaments “Little League season starts on April are able to be held there; otherwise, 9, and right now I have field and why would we sink the money into it,” kitchen repairs that are necessary in Mayor Quattrocchi said. order to have a successful season. I am The planning board has sought out not sure what to go ahead and repair, numbers on maintenance and cost for Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader and what to spend money on, because artificial turf, but has not yet bid out MUSIC MAN...On Saturday, January 22, world-renowned composer Marc Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader I don’t know what will be done in the the entire project, due to the fact that Shaiman, who wrote the original music and lyrics for Hairspray, spent the HOUSE CONCERT...Mthakathi Emakhaya (Ema), pictured here with Phyllis new plan for the fields,” Mr. Kessler they have not decided for sure if it will afternoon with the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Repertory Theatre’s cast Mirabella, performed Saturday night at the Fanwood home of Freeholder Al of Hairspray. See full story page 18. Mirabella and wife Phyllis. The house concert concept is an intimate venue said said. “I don’t want to dish out money even go through with the plan. to enhance the performance experience. if something is due to be redone in the The mayor announced that no pro- new plan anyway. We don’t have the posal has even been made for the SP-F BOE Discusses extra money to do that.” athletic field project, but that the plan- FW’s Bell Named Grand Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi ex- ning board planned will meet Monday Cranford Aid-in-Lieu of Busing pressed her understanding and told to get some answers to their ques- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL Mr. Kessler that she understood the tions, have more information in hand, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader urgency to solve this matter. and hopefully get up to speed on what petitive bidding process that has been SCOTCH PLAINS – During the Marshal of St. Pat’s Parade the next step will be. the norm. Abandoning that process, Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of UNION COUNTY - The 2011 “As for your upcoming season, Mr. Mr. Robinson said, was a “huge mis- Education meeting last Thursday Union County Saint Patrick’s Day Kessler, I would suggest you not hold take.” evening, BOE members discussed the Freeholders your breath waiting around for this Parade Committee has named David CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The committee’s appointment of possibility of eliminating the aid-in- new plan to go through, but rather do Michael Venditti to be chairman of lieu-of-busing payments currently in Bell of Fanwood as Grand Marshal efficiently, so we don’t have golfers of the 15th Annual Union County whatever work is necessary to make the Downtown District Management place for the 2011-2012 budget for showing up on a regular basis when the families happy and to give the kids Corp. (DMC) for one year also was parents sending their children to pri- Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. golf courses are crowded, like on a a good season,” Mayor Quattrocchi New Jersey State Police Detective approved on a 3-2 party line vote. vate schools. Saturday or Sunday, expecting to said. Democratic Commissioner Edward BOE Attorney Casper Boehim said Sgt. Bell has been involved with the play.” He said the goal is to improve The mayor suggested that Mr. Union County Saint Patrick’s Day O’Malley said Mr. Venditti has the current transportation statute golf traffic flow on the courses. Kessler do the bare minimal on field “served the town well” in other ca- mandates the district reimburse par- Parade for more than a decade and Mr. Sanchez said 60 percent of repairs to get by to save money and helped organize the division named pacities, while Deputy Mayor Kevin ents for transportation costs, but the county golfers were using the reser- also in case the plan goes through and Campbell cited Mr. Venditti’s service state does not reimburse the district after his friend, the late State Trooper vation system last year, a number he those repairs are set to be done any- Thomas J. Hanratty. This year’s pa- on the township parking committee. for this expenditure. He also said hopes to increase to between 85 and way. Mr. Campbell said it would be a “ben- rade is dedicated to the New Jersey 90 percent in the future. This year, he Borough resident Debbie McCarthy because this was an unfunded man- State Police. said golfers are being asked to use the efit” to have Mr. Venditti serving on date, it “will fall within the decision spoke up in support of the athletic the parking committee and as DMC “Aside from my children being county’s online golf-reservation sys- field plan saying, “The children need of the board if it wants to provide aid born, this is one of the truly great tem or to call the golf courses directly. this, the town needs this. It will be a chairman, as he tries to address prob- at this time.” Typically, aid-in-lieu honors of my life,” Grand Marshal Another resolution considered dur- travesty if this athletic field revamp lems at the South Avenue parking checks are sent to parents in early Bell said. “I am proud and humbled ing last Thursday’s agenda meeting plan does not go through.” deck, which Mr. Campbell called “the February and early July. to lead the tribute to Saint Patrick Grand Marshal David Bell was for agreements with towns to Ms. McCarthy also wondered if biggest headache in downtown.” Board member Warren McFall said here in Union County.” share costs on road improvements there was a chance that this plan would But Mr. Dugan said that Mr. Venditti he thought it was an unfair burden not An Elizabeth native, Sgt. Bell ing us in our celebration of our Irish with the county. Among those road not go through at all. was new to the DMC, and naming to continue the aid for the remaining traces his Irish roots to Counties heritage,” said Marylou Lenahan, projects considered are ones involv- “At this point, I have no idea. I need him as chairman without any prior school year, but that it was something Mayo and Roscommon in the West 2011 Parade General Chairwoman. ing Rahway Avenue, Lamberts Mill to wait and hear how Monday’s meet- experience was leading him to vote to consider for the next year’s budget. of Ireland and has been a member of “Especially since we are dedicating Road and West Broad Street in ing with the planning board goes. But against the appointment. Mr. Board members all echoed the sen- the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick for this year’s parade to the State Police Westfield and Centennial Avenue in- I can tell you that even if it were to go Robinson said he had learned of the timents of Mr. McFall, with Mr. Parisi 20 years. on their 90th anniversary.” tersection work at Hillside Avenue, through, nothing will be done in time appointment the previous evening, stating, “Everything is on the table “We are thrilled to have Dave lead- Parade day will be a family day for Myrtle Avenue, Wall Street and Ca- for this baseball season,” The Mayor and noted that he had put forth a for next year.” Mr. Parisi also stated, Sgt. Bell as well as he is sharing the yuga Road in Cranford. explained. number of names for various appoint- “Next year’s budget hasn’t been day with his wife, Kathie; his daugh- Other resolutions reviewed in- Mr. Kessler thanked the mayor and ments by the Democratic-controlled crafted yet, but we need to look at ter, Jennifer, and his sons, Thomas cluded licensing agreements with council for their time on the subject committee and that none had been everything.” WF BOE and Ryan. ASCAP of Chicago and SESAC of and also acknowledged the Depart- accepted. Answering an inquiry from BOE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The 15th Annual Union County Nashville to cover music played or ment of Public Works for their work. The committee reappointed James member Nancy Bauer, Business Ad- tion, which this year will be held on Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will step performed at county-sponsored events “I would like to extend a thank you Murphy to a five-year term as ministrator Anthony Del Sordi said Wednesday, April 27. The term for an off at 1 p.m. sharp on Saturday, March in 2011. ASCAP would receive to the DPW for the awesome job they Cranford’s representative to the the district’s state transportation aid elected board member is three years. 12 on Morris Avenue in Union. $4,685, while SESAC would be paid have been doing with the snow re- RVSA. The 4-1 vote came after Mr. was cut last year by $400,000. Mrs. Walker stated, “each year three For more information, please visit $3,178. moval on the roads this winter, it has Robinson, voting against the reap- Mr. Whitehouse agreed not to cut positions become available as a re- www.unioncountystpatricksdayparade.com. The board also is set to approve a been a tough winter, but they have pointment, said he favored naming a the payments for the remainder of the sult of expiring terms.” School board resolution of condolences to the fam- stayed right on everything and keep- new RVSA commissioner “with a year. He also noted that, as the budget members with expiring terms include ily of former Freeholder Harold J. ing the roads clear,” he said. critical eye to try to change things” at process starts next month, the board Ann Cary, Alice Hunnicutt and Gary Seymour of Cranford, who passed In other news, Councilman Keith the utility. Deputy Mayor Campbell will have to look closely at all places McCready. goleader.com away January 15 at the age of 88. Sluka announced that the Garwood voted for Mr. Murphy, but called the in the budget where cuts can be made. The next board of education meet- According to his obituary, Mr. Board of Education has approved the sewer utility “another headache,” He said state aid to the district was ing is scheduled for Tuesday, Febru- subscribe Seymour was Cranford tax collector BOE’s participation in the Union noting RVSA’s financial problems. reduced $3.4 million last year. ary 1, at 8 p.m. from 1965 to 1988 and a freeholder County solar panels project. from 1970 to 1979. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Mintz, Pfeffer, Bonchi & Gill, A Profes- IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Legal Advertising UNION COUNTY sional Corporation, Attorneys for Plaintiff, 28th day of February, 2011, between the PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN CHANCERY DIVISION and it appearing that default has been hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon and that the following Ordinance was passed DOCKET NO. F-50160-09 entered against the defendants, four o’clock in the afternoon, at the office of on first reading by the Township Council of MORE IN BACK SECTION FILE NO. 51333-94 VERONICA COX, her heirs, devisees and the Tax Collector of the City of Plainfield, the Township of Scotch Plains, County of FILED: JAN 14, 2011 personal representatives, and their or any 515 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield, New Union, New Jersey on the 18th of January CIVIL ACTION of their successors in right, title and inter- Jersey, be and the same is hereby fixed as 2011, and that said Ordinance will be PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE considered for final adoption at a meeting ORDER SETTING TIME, PLACE AND est; JACQUELINE D. COX, Individually the time and place for the redemption of TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS AMOUNT OF REDEMPTION and as Co-Administrator of the Estate of the said lands as described in the com- of the said Township Council to be held in Veronica Cox, Deceased; TIMOTHY COX, plaint and making up the premises con- the Council Chambers, 430 Park Avenue, 2011 SCOTCH PLAINS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION BUDGET PROPOSAL US BANK CUSTODIAN FOR SR., Individually and as Co-Administrator cerning which the complaint is filed, and on the 15th day of February 2011 at 7:30 PHOENIX, PLAINTIFF(S) VS. The Scotch Plains Management Corporation (SPMC) Board of Directors duly passed of the Estate of Veronica Cox, Deceased; that thereupon the defendant who redeems p.m., at which time and place a public VERONICA COX, HER HEIRS, the following budget at its December 15, 2010 meeting and submits same to the MARTIN COX; BRIAN COX; SHAWN shall be entitled to the certificate of tax sale hearing will be held prior to final passage DEVISEES AND PERSONAL Township of Scotch Plains for consideration and passage as expeditiously as possible. COX; ROBERT COX; RAHSHIDAIA COX; duly endorsed for cancellation; and of said Ordinance and all interested per- REPRESENTATIVES, AND NADINE REED; CECIL W. COX, his heirs, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that in de- sons will be given an opportunity to be REVENUES THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR devisees and personal representatives and fault of the said defendants paying to the heard concerning the same. Copies of 2010 SPMC Unexpended Funds 10,600.00 SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, their or any of their successors in right, title Tax Collector of the City of Plainfield, and said Ordinances can be obtained from the SPMC Taxes (2011) 67,600.00 TITLE AND INTEREST; and interest; STATE OF NEW JERSEY; the plaintiff, the said sum, interest and Township Clerk’s Office at any time prior Misc: Magazine Ads, CCEF 7,400.00 JACQUELINE D. COX, INDI- THE NATIONAL BANK OF NEW JER- costs aforesaid, the said defendants stand to final adoption at no cost to any member Total Revenue 85,600.00 VIDUALLY AND AS CO-AD- SEY now WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL absolutely debarred and foreclosed of and of the general public who requests same. MINISTRATOR OF THE ES- ASSOCIATION; FIRST DEPOSIT NA- from all right and equity of redemption on, EXPENSES TATE OF VERONICA COX, ORDINANCE NO. 2011-1 TIONAL BANK now JP MORGAN CHASE in and to said lands and premises and Advertising Marketing - $48,500.00 (56.66%) DECEASED; TIMOTHY COX, BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; every part thereof, and the plaintiff shall AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Special Promotions/Events 8,000.00 SR., INDIVIDUALLY AND AS FRANKLIN MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. have an absolute and indefeasible inter- CHAPTER XXIII OF THE Summer Magazine-2011 8,000.00 CO-ADMINISTRATOR OF A/S/O MESSIAH ENGLISH EVANGELI- est of inheritance in fee simple, to said TOWNSHIP CODE ENTITLED, Fail Magazine-2011 8,000.00 THE ESTATE OF VERONICA CAL LUTHERAN CHURCH; NEW JER- lands and premises. Anything to the con- “ZONING” BY AMENDING Holiday Magazine-2011 8,000.00 COX, DECEASED; MARTIN SEY HIGHER EDUCATION ASSIS- trary notwithstanding, redemption shall be THE FOLLOWING SUBSEC- Gift Certificates 1,500.00 COX; BRIAN COX; SHAWN TANCE AUTHORITY; PROVIDENT SAV- permitted up until the entry of final judg- TIONS: (I) 23-1.8 ENTITLED, Memorial Day Parade P.A. system 1,000.00 COX; ROBERT COX; INGS BANK now THE PROVIDENT ment including the whole of the last date “DEFINITIONS” BY ADDING Recruitment & Retention 8,000.00 RAHSHIDAIA COX; NADINE BANK; FIRST FIDELITY BANK now upon which judgment is entered; and THE DEFINITION OF “RES- Cable TV Commercials 10,000.00 REED; CECIL W. COX, HIS WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSO- IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if the TAURANT/TAKE-OUT” TO Youth Ambassadors 2,500.00 HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- CIATION; CHEVY CHASE FSB now CAPI- addresses of the defendants are not THE TOWNSHIP’S ALPHA- 2011 Summer Concerts 1,500.00 SONAL REPRESENTATIVES TAL ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; known, a copy of this Order or Notice BETICAL LIST OF TERMS 48,500.00 AND THEIR OR ANY OF DORIANNE M. COX; UNION COUNTY thereof directed to such defendants shall AND SEQUENTIALLY RE- THEIR SUCCESSORS IN Management (25.70%) 22,000.00 BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES; TRACY be published in The Westfield Leader, a NUMBERING THE REMAIN- RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- L. COX; ANDREA LEE; MRM MANAGE- newspaper circulating in Union County, at ING DEFINITIONS; AND (II) 23- Operations - $10,150.00 (11.86%) EST; STATE OF NEW JER- MENT LLC; that plaintiff has produced least one time, not less than twenty days 3.11 ENTITLED, “ B-2 BUSI- Telephone 600.00 SEY; THE NATIONAL BANK before this court tax sale certificate #07- prior to the date fixed for redemption by NESS ZONE” REGARDING Office Supplies 250.00 OF NEW JERSEY NOW 370, certified to be a true copy, which this Order; and THE TYPES OF BUSINESSES Postage 1,500.00 WACHOVIA BANK, NA- certificate is dated June 28, 2007, and is of IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy PERMITTED IN SAID ZONE. Audit & Tax Return 2,700.00 TIONAL ASSOCIATION; record in the Union County Clerk’s Office of this Order or a Notice thereof be served Insurance-General Liability 600.00 FIRST DEPOSIT NATIONAL ORDINANCE NO. 2011-2 on July 12, 2007, in Book 12226 of Mort- upon the defendants, whose addresses Insurance-Directors & Officers 2.000.00 BANK NOW JP MORGAN gages, page 88, as instrument #447874, are known, by mailing to each of them such AN ORDINANCE OF THE 10,150.00 CHASE BANK, NATIONAL which covers Block 630, Lot 38 in the City a copy or notice not later than ten days prior TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH ASSOCIATION; FRANKLIN Reserve (5.78%) 4,950.00 of Plainfield. Said certificate has been to the date fixed for redemption of the lands PLAINS, COUNTY OF UNION, MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. A/ Total Expenditures 85,600.00 marked Exhibit P-1 on the part of the and premises by this Order; and STATE OF NEW JERSEY RE- S/O MESSIAH ENGLISH plaintiff. More than two years have elapsed IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy ZONING THE 2,787 SQUARE NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN since the sale of said lands by the City of of this Order be delivered to the Tax Col- FEET PORTION OF PRO- SCOTCH PLAINS (IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT, CHURCH; NEW JERSEY Plainfield, and the lands have not been lector of the City of Plainfield, and that said POSED LOT 12.09 IN BLOCK CHAPTER 231, P.L. 1975) HIGHER EDUCATION ASSIS- redeemed from the tax sale; that plaintiff Tax Collector of the City of Plainfield cer- 15701 FROM THE R-1 ZONE TANCE AUTHORITY; PROVI- NOTICE is hereby given by the Township Council of the Township of Scotch Plains of has produced before this court its Certifi- tify to this Court whether the premises DISTRICT TO THE R-2A ZONE DENT SAVINGS BANK NOW the following meeting: cation showing that there is due on said were or were not redeemed from the DISTRICT. THE PROVIDEN BANK; FIRST tax sale certificate, together with subse- plaintiff’s tax sale certificate in accordance Date: February 15, 2011 FIDELITY BANK NOW ORDINANCE NO. 2011-3 quent taxes and interest, the sum of with the terms of this Order. WACHOVIA BANK, NA- Time: 7:30 p.m. $44,068.14 as of April 30, 2010; and MARY C. JACOBSON, P.J. CH. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TIONAL ASSOCIATION; IT IS on this 14th day of January, 2011, Respectfully recommended TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH Location: Council Chambers CHEVY CHASE FSB NOW ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the R.1:34-6 OFFICE OF FORECLOSURE PLAINS AMENDING AND Municipal Building, CAPITAL ONE, NATIONAL amount required to redeem the premises GOLDENBERG, MACKLER, SAYEGH, SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey ASSOCIATION; DORIANNE referred to in the aforementioned tax sale MINTZ, PFEFFER, BONCHI & GILL 23 ENTITLED “ZONING” BY M. COX; UNION COUNTY Type of Meeting: A hearing on the 2011 Budget of the Scotch Plains certificate is the sum of $44,068.14, which A Professional Corporation ESTABLISHING SPECIAL BOARD OF SOCIAL SER- Special (Business) Improvement District Budget. includes the amount due on said tax sale Attorneys At Law NEEDS SCHOOLS AS A CON- VICES; TRACY L. COX; AN- certificate, subsequent taxes and interest 660 New Road, Suite 1-A DITIONAL USE IN THE B-1 Agenda: As above. DREA LEE; MRM MANAGE- as of April 30, 2010, together with costs Northfield, New Jersey 08225 ZONE DISTRICT. MENT LLC, DEFENDANT(S) Actions to be taken: Actions to be taken. duly taxed in the sum of $2,066.19. An (609) 646-0222 BOZENA LACINA, RMC BOZENA LACINA, RMC THIS MATTER being opened to the exact redemption amount must be obtained Attorneys for Plaintiff Municipal Clerk Municipal Clerk court by Goldenberg, Mackler, Sayegh, from the municipal tax collector; and 1 T - 1/27/11, The Leader Fee: $161.67 1 T - 1/27/11, The Leader Fee: $55.08 1 T - 1/27/11, The Times Fee: $97.92 Serving the community since 1959

USPS 485200 Thursday, Janary 27, 2011 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 52st YEAR – ISSUE NO. 04-2011 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS SP-F BOE Considers Eliminating Aid-in-Lieu of Busing Payments By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL ment was something that had to be school year, but that it was something Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times adhered to during a time when school to consider for the next year’s budget. SCOTCH PLAINS – During the budgets are so tight. Board members all echoed the sen- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of BOE Attorney Casper Boehim said timents of Mr. McFall, with Mr. Parisi Education meeting last Thursday the current transportation statute stating, “Everything is on the table evening, BOE members discussed the mandates the district reimburse par- for next year.” Mr. Parisi also stated, possibility of eliminating the aid-in- ents for transportation costs, but the “Next year’s budget hasn’t been lieu-of-busing payments currently in state does not reimburse the district crafted yet, but we need to look at place for the 2011-2012 budget for for this expenditure. He also said everything.” parents sending their children to pri- because this was an unfunded man- Answering an inquiry from BOE vate schools. date, it “will fall within the decision member Nancy Bauer, Business Ad- Board of Education President Trip of the board if it wants to provide aid ministrator Anthony Del Sordi said Whitehouse said the district was con- at this time.” Typically, aid-in-lieu the district’s state transportation aid sidering eliminating the reimburse- checks are sent to parents in early was cut last year by $400,000. ments because of declining state aid. February and early July. Mr. Whitehouse agreed not to cut Board members, including Donald Board member Warren McFall said the payments for the remainder of the Parisi, asked if the state mandate of he thought it was an unfair burden not year. He also noted that, as the budget providing parents with reimburse- to continue the aid for the remaining process starts next month, the board will have to look closely at all places in the budget where cuts can be made. He said state aid to the district was reduced $3.4 million last year. Scotch Plains resident Susan Tomljanovic told the board that many Betsey Burgdorf for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times area private schools are holding reg- GOOD MORNING, SCOTCH PLAINS...Composer Marc Shaiman, who wrote the original music for Broadway’s istration over the next two weeks. Hairspray, paid a visit to his alma mater on January 21 to meet the cast of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Repertory Theatre’s She said knowing whether parents Hairspray, opening on Friday, March 11. will be receiving aid-in-lieu payments from the district to help with the burden of transporting their children to these schools is something that County to Hire Consultant For might make or break their decision to register their children with these schools. Her husband, Bill Tomljanovic, Feasibility Study of New Ice Rink questioned whether a state mandate By PAUL J. PEYTON Ridge rink study were to be unsealed Ridge is being converted from a golf without state funding is unconstitu- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times last Friday morning and are to be course to a park. Sixty-nine of the tional. ELIZABETH – The Union County made public as part of tonight’s regu- 168 acres of the former course will be Mr. Whitehouse said that all av- Board of Chosen Freeholders are set lar freeholder meeting agenda, ac- converted to active and passive uses. enues of the budget would be looked to vote on awarding a consulting ser- cording to Department of Parks and In other business, the board is ex- Betsey Burgdorf for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times HOUSE CONCERT...Mthakathi Emakhaya (Ema) performed Saturday night at before any cuts are made. He also vices contract tonight for the devel- Community Renewal Deputy Direc- pected to vote tonight on the intro- at the home of Al and Phyllis Mirabella in Fanwood. Freeholder Mirabella said said that the ROTC, Resolve coun- opment of an ice-skating rink feasi- tor Ron Zuber. He said the county is duction of an ordinance to increase that the house concert concept is an intimate venue enhancing the performance seling program and middle-school bility study. The county is looking to looking to have the study completed greens fees at its two remaining golf experience. sports were eliminated in past years. construct a new rink at Oak Ridge within a few months. courses, Galloping Hill in Kenilworth He said a tentative budget would be Park in Clark to replace the Warinanco The county has budgeted $6 mil- and Ashbrook in Scotch Plains, from adopted on Friday, March 4, with a Rink in Roselle as part of its master lion for the Oak Ridge Park Master $27 to $29. Mr. Sanchez said a $2 Fanwood Rec. Commission final spending plan finalized by Tues- plan for the park. Plan in its capital budget, $5 million golf-reservation fee is being elimi- day, March 29. Bids for development of the Oak of which was included in the 2010 nated. capital budget, with $500,000 in both “The golfers who always made tee Is Updating Parks Plan the 2011 and 2012 capital spending times are not going to feel the impact By ROBERT BETHEA they envision for the borough’s parks SPMC Considering Car plans. At a freeholder meeting last at all; they were (already) paying for Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times system. This review will continue at October, where the county’s overall that reservation fee. But the golfers FANWOOD – The Fanwood Rec- commission meetings to follow. parks master plan was discussed, who weren’t making tee times are reation Commission is planning to At the initial commission meeting Show On E. 2nd Street Freeholder Dan Sullivan said the going to see an increase of $2 on the make changes and improvements to January 19, advancements of what By FRED T. ROSSI Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf, in a bid Warinanco rink is in need of $5 to $10 greens fee,” Mr. Sanchez told the the borough’s parks. The commis- can be done to support the LaGrande Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times to attract families versus enthusiasts million in renovations in order to freeholders. “It’s going to help us, sion hopes to build new facilities, and Forest Road Parks were dis- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch who come to the more common clas- keep it as an ice skating rink. Plans more than anything, to get our golfers identify current facilities where im- cussed. Electronic scoreboards and Plains Management Corp. (SPMC) sic car shows. He envisioned several are to convert Warinanco into an in- to start using our tee-time system so provements could be made and add snack bars were mentioned as brand is considering sponsoring a car show local auto dealers displaying their door multi-use sports facility. we can manage the tee times more new park activities. new additions that will be coming to in the spring, and will hold it on East latest models on a segment of East Armando Sanchez, director of the efficiently, so we don’t have golfers The commission met January 19 both parks. New activity ideas for Second Street in an attempt to spot- Second Street on a Sunday afternoon county’s golf operations, said the fea- showing up on a regular basis when and 25 to exclusively discuss the early LaGrande Park include an open-air light a street that one SPMC board in April or May. sibility study would take into consid- golf courses are crowded, like on a fundamentals of how to support the pavilion for picnics and summer pro- member admitted had been a “step- After board member Nick Del Ne- eration “surrounding facilities in the Saturday or Sunday, expecting to plan. At Tuesday’s meeting, the com- grams, an artificial ice rink, handball child” for the past 20 years. gro, who owns a business on East area, to really look to see what this play.” He said the goal is to improve mission began its handling of requests and bocce ball courts, a water park At its monthly meeting on January Second Street, complained about the thing (an Oak Ridge skating center) golf traffic flow on the courses. made by several sports clubs and other and baseball field dugouts. In addi- 19, board member Dominic Verdic lack of attention to his street over the could do.” Mr. Sanchez said 60 percent of community groups regarding what CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 broached the idea of a car show, em- years, Mr. Verdic made his “step- “One of [the things] the feasibility county golfers were using the reser- phasizing that it would feature new child” remark, but then added that [study] is going to say is, ‘is it going vation system last year, a number he cars using the latest environmentally- SPMC is “here to correct” the per- to be financially worth it [to build a hopes to increase to between 85 and FW’s Bell Is Named Grand friendly technology, such as the ceived neglect, with the car show a new rink?],” Mr. Zuber added, saying 90 percent in the future. This year, he starting point in that effort. The board there are other rinks in Edison, Union, said golfers are being asked to use the Marshal of St. Pat’s Parade discussed using the spring edition of Montclair and Morristown. county’s online golf-reservation sys- Westfield Home News SPMC’s Simply Scotch Plains quar- Plans for Oak Ridge also include a tem or to call the golf courses di- UNION COUNTY – The 2011 Thomas J. Hanratty. This year’s pa- terly newspaper to promote the event water park, skate park, tennis courts, rectly. Union County Saint Patrick’s Day rade is dedicated to the New Jersey Closes After 46 Years in addition to other local media and, restrooms and concessions facilities Another resolution considered dur- Parade Committee has named David State Police. AREA – The Westfield Home News possibly, a revamped television com- and an open lawn, as well as separate ing last Thursday’s agenda meeting Bell of Fanwood as Grand Marshal “Aside from my children being delivery service shut down over last mercial to run on selected cable chan- pedestrian and vehicular lanes. Oak CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 of the 15th Annual Union County born, this is one of the truly great weekend after over 46 years in busi- nels. Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. honors of my life,” Grand Marshal ness. SPMC’s initial round of televi- New Jersey State Police Detective Bell said. “I am proud and humbled The service provided home deliv- sion spots ran in December, but Sgt. Bell has been involved with the to lead the tribute to Saint Patrick ery of The Westfield Leader, daily and board members said they had not Union County Saint Patrick’s Day here in Union County.” Sunday deliveries of The Star-Led- heard anything of significance in Parade for more than a decade and An Elizabeth native, Sgt. Bell traces ger, New York Times, Wall Street Jour- reaction. Board member Steve helped organize the division named his Irish roots to Counties Mayo and nal, etc. Goldberg thought there were better after his friend, the late State Trooper Roscommon in the West of Ireland Anyone who had been receiving ways to try attracting businesses to and has been a member of the Friendly The Westfield Leader from Westfield the district, while David Biagini, Sons of St. Patrick for 20 years. Home News, or who knows of some- president of FirsTEAManagement, “We are thrilled to have Dave lead- one impacted by their closing, is asked SPMC’s manager, said the spots ing us in our celebration of our Irish to call The Westfield Leader at (908) could be used as part of a marketing heritage,” said Marylou Lenahan, 232-4407 or subscribe online at package and shown at trade show- 2011 Parade General Chairwoman. goleader.com/subscribe. type events. He said he would re- “Especially since we are dedicating The Leader (and The Scotch Plains- search trade shows and other busi- this year’s parade to the State Police Fanwood Times) has taken measures ness-retention type events that on their 90th anniversary.” to ensure uninterrupted newspaper SPMC might attend. Parade day will be a family day for deliveries to stores in the region that In other business, the board unani- Sgt. Bell as well, as he is sharing the were previously handled by the mously approved a one-year exten- day with his wife, Kathie; his daugh- Westfield Home News. Subscribers sion of Mr. Biagini’s $22,000 con- ter, Jennifer, and his sons, Thomas The Leader/Times receiving by mail tract through the end of this year. Betsey Burgdorf for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times and Ryan. will not be impacted. And several board members are ex- IN THE ACT...The cast of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Repertory Theatre’s The 15th Annual Union County Customers of Westfield Home pected to attend the township Hairspray wait to greet composer Marc Shaiman on Saturday. Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will step News who would like to become council’s Tuesday, February 1 con- PAGE INDEX Police Blotter...6 off at 1 p.m. sharp on Saturday, March Leader subscribers and receive the ference meeting to address ques- Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-15 12, on Morris Avenue in Union. paper in the mail are asked to call or tions in advance of the council’s For more information, visit e-mail the newspaper at Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9, 16 Classifieds .... 16 Tuesday, February 15 public hear- Community ... 6-7, 16 Sports ...... 11-16 A&E ...... 17-18 Grand Marshal David Bell www.unioncountystpatricksdayparade.com. [email protected]. ing on SPMC’s 2011 budget.

Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Betsey Burgdorf for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Photo courtesy of Ken and Terry Wooster DANCING CRASH COURSE?...The Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad cel- PAUSING TO POSE...Entertainer Mthakathi Emakhaya (Ema) poses with SNOW IS FOR THE BIRDS...A Westfield resident on Scotch Plains Avenue was ebrates its 75th anniversary with a dinner-dance Saturday night at The Grand Phyllis Mirabella at her home in Fanwood during a party break Saturday night. startled to see this hugh turkey perched on the rail of their deck. This is the second Summit Hotel. The handsome couple is Susan and Dominic Lagano of Westfield. appearance for the fowl this month. It stayed around for about an hour. Mrs. Lagano is a member of the squad. Fanwood Recreation Cranford Talks Narrowing Westfield Discusses Garwood Looks to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Municipal Pool Fees Little League Repairs By MANDY L. RUSSELL tion, a new skate park and multi-use purpose for this survey is to encourage Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times bike paths were announced for Forest the public to vote on what improve- Budget Gap, Mayor Reports By LAUREN S. BARR Road Park. Repairs to the basketball ments or changes that they want to see By FRED T. ROSSI pacities, while Deputy Mayor Kevin Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times GARWOOD – The debate on whether courts (replacing old rims), tennis regarding their local parks. An invita- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Campbell cited Mr. Venditti’s service WESTFIELD – At Tuesday night’s or not to bid out the borough’s new ath- courts and playground areas (filling tion to the following Fanwood Recre- CRANFORD – Mayor Daniel on the township parking committee. Westfield Town Council conference ses- letic/recreation field plan remained on sion, governing body members discussed the table at Tuesday night’s borough coun- in cracks on the slides and the sur- ation Commission meeting in April Aschenbach said on Tuesday that the Mr. Campbell said it would be a “ben- a resolution setting the rates for 2011 cil meeting. rounding asphalt) of the two parks will be posted with every published township committee is “deep in the efit” to have Mr. Venditti serving on Memorial Pool memberships. Resident Scott Kessler, who helps with were discussed, along with an im- survey. After all the information from budget process,” and reported that a the parking committee and as DMC If the council passes the resolution at the Little League Association, voiced his proved overnight security system. the populace has been collected, review of the 2011 budget this month chairman, as he tries to address prob- its public meeting next week, resident concerns on the waiting period. Recreation Director Robert commission members will evaluate has reduced what was a $3-million lems at the South Avenue parking families of five or more will pay $450; “Little League season starts on April 9, Budiansky said to encourage the local each form, after which the forms will gap at the outset to a level he said was deck, which Mr. Campbell called “the families of four or less, $360; husband/ and right now I have field and kitchen community to become more actively be sent to the Fanwood Borough Coun- now “closer to $1.7 million.” biggest headache in downtown.” wife or parent/child (under 18), $270; repairs that are necessary in order to have involved in the new project, a public cil for approval. At the committee’s regular meet- But Commissioner Dugan said that individual, $180; senior citizen, $90; fam- a successful season. I am not sure what to volunteer survey form will be featured During Tuesday night’s meeting, ing this week, the mayor called the Mr. Venditti was new to the DMC, ily with childcare (five or more), $630, go ahead and repair, and what to spend and family with childcare (four or less), money on, because I don’t know what in the March issue of the Fanwoodian the commission took one request each budget “a challenge,” given the vari- and naming him as chairman without $540. Fees for non-residents, who make will be done in the new plan for the newsletter. An online version of the from both the Fanwood Youth Base- ety of non-discretionary costs that any prior experience was leading him up just 11 percent of the pool’s member- fields,” Mr. Kessler said. “I don’t want to form also will be developed. The main ball Organization (F.Y.B.O.) and the are increasing this year, especially to vote against the appointment. Mr. ship, also will be set through resolution. dish out money if something is due to be St. Bartholomew’s Old Timers Soft- the steep increase in fees to be paid to Robinson said he had learned of the Councilman James Foerst provided a redone in the new plan anyway. We don’t ball League into consideration. The the Rahway Valley Sewerage Author- appointment the previous evening, report on the Code Review/Town Prop- have the extra money to do that.” F.Y.B.O. is requesting a slight in- ity (RVSA). But, he said, the gap and noted that he had put forth a erty Committee meeting held earlier in Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi expressed Ice Rink crease in field time to 95 hours a between projected revenues and pro- number of names for various appoint- the evening. According to Councilman her understanding and told Mr. Kessler CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 week. The Old Timers League wants jected expenditures was “showing ments by the Democratic-controlled Foerst, his committee is proposing an that she understood the urgency. was for agreements with towns to to have access to the parks earlier in some signs of improving.” The com- committee and that none had been ordinance creating a fee for copies of the “Decisions have not yet been made to town’s Master Plan. The Master Plan is even go through with the new athletic share costs on road improvements the week to avoid interruption by mittee will hold another special bud- accepted. available for free on the town’s website, field plan. There were unanswered ques- with the county. Among those road other scheduled events and activities. get meeting on Tuesday, February 1, The committee reappointed James but should anyone require a printed ver- tions that held up the members of the projects considered are ones involv- Further discussions on the handling during which health insurance will Murphy to a five-year term as sion from the town, there will be a $25 fee planning board for that project,” she said. ing Rahway Avenue, Lamberts Mill of these requests and the new plan be a main topic, the mayor said. Cranford’s representative to the for the entire plan and a $10 fee for the The mayor explained that there were Road and West Broad Street in itself will occur at the meeting in In other business, the committee RVSA. The 4-1 vote came after Mr. housing section. some concerns as to the size of the new Westfield and Centennial Avenue in- April, recreation officials said. approved a number of appointments, Robinson, voting against the reap- The committee also is proposing an field hockey field. “We want to make tersection work at Hillside Avenue, Mayor Colleen Mahr, who attended several of them on party line votes. pointment, said he favored naming a ordinance to create a $50 fee for residents sure it will be regulation size so that Myrtle Avenue, Wall Street and Ca- Tuesday night’s meeting to learn more Daniel McCarthy was formally ap- new RVSA commissioner “with a to receive what Councilman Foerst called tournaments are able to be held there; yuga Road in Cranford. about the proposal and how she can pointed to a one-year term as town- critical eye to try to change things” at a “certificate of appropriateness” from otherwise, why would we sink the money the Westfield Historic Preservation Com- into it,” Mayor Quattrocchi said. Other resolutions reviewed in- help the mission become closer to ship attorney. The two Republicans the utility. Deputy Mayor Campbell mission for their homes. The planning board has sought out cluded licensing agreements with reality, said she wants to “set a posi- on the five-member committee – voted for Mr. Murphy, but called the Should all the paperwork be in order numbers on maintenance and cost for ASCAP of Chicago and SESAC of tive vision for what the community Mark Dugan and David Robinson – sewer utility “another headache,” by next week’s meeting, the council will artificial turf, but has not yet decided for Nashville to cover music played or can look forward to in the future.” voted against the appointment, citing noting RVSA’s financial problems. vote on a resolution to approve the place- sure if it will go through with the plan. performed at county-sponsored Councilman Michael Szuch, coun- what they said was a skirting of the to-place transfer of the liquor license The mayor announced that no proposal events in 2011. ASCAP would re- cil liaison to the commission, said he competitive bidding process that has SPBPA New Year Party belonging to Cool Vines, which is mov- has even been made for the athletic field ceive $4,685, while SESAC would was optimistic about the current been the norm. Abandoning that pro- ing from Elm Street to Central Avenue. project, but that the planning board will be paid $3,178. progress in developing the plan. cess, Mr. Robinson said, was a “huge To Be Held Tonight At the close, the council went into meet Monday to get some answers and The board also is set to approve a “I am looking forward to creating a mistake.” SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Plains closed session to discuss the builders hopefully get up to speed on the next step. Business and Professional Association remedy lawsuit of Sunnyside versus Town “As for your upcoming season, Mr. resolution of condolences to the fam- great (parks) master plan and work- The committee’s appointment of of Westfield and contract negotiations Kessler, I would suggest you not hold ily of former Freeholder Harold J. ing together with the recreation com- Michael Venditti to be chairman of (SPBPA) postponed its 2011 New Year’s Party Wednesday night due to the snow. pertaining to the Communication Work- your breath waiting around for this new Seymour of Cranford, who passed mission,” he said. the Downtown District Management The party will be held tonight, Thursday, ers of America, Teamsters, Policemen’s plan to go through, but rather do whatever away January 15 at the age of 88. Mr. Budiansky said the commis- Corp. (DMC) for one year also was January 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the Scotch Benevolent Association and Firemen’s work is necessary to make the families According to his obituary, Mr. sion is looking to have the improve- approved on a 3-2 party line vote. Hills Country Club. Mutual Benevolent Association with La- happy and to give the kids a good sea- Seymour was Cranford tax collector ments completed over the next five Democratic Commissioner Edward For more information, call Lisa Mohn bor Attorney Frederick Danser, III. son,” Mayor Quattrocchi said. from 1965 to 1988 and a freeholder years. He said cost projections are O’Malley said Mr. Venditti has at (908) 322-4999 or e-mail: from 1970 to 1979. not known at this time. “served the town well” in other ca- [email protected].

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Mintz, Pfeffer, Bonchi & Gill, A Profes- IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Legal Advertising UNION COUNTY sional Corporation, Attorneys for Plaintiff, 28th day of February, 2011, between the PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN CHANCERY DIVISION and it appearing that default has been hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon and that the following Ordinance was passed DOCKET NO. F-50160-09 MORE IN BACK SECTION entered against the defendants, four o’clock in the afternoon, at the office of on first reading by the Township Council of FILE NO. 51333-94 VERONICA COX, her heirs, devisees and the Tax Collector of the City of Plainfield, the Township of Scotch Plains, County of FILED: JAN 14, 2011 personal representatives, and their or any 515 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield, New Union, New Jersey on the 18th of January CIVIL ACTION of their successors in right, title and inter- Jersey, be and the same is hereby fixed as 2011, and that said Ordinance will be PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE considered for final adoption at a meeting ORDER SETTING TIME, PLACE AND est; JACQUELINE D. COX, Individually the time and place for the redemption of TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS AMOUNT OF REDEMPTION and as Co-Administrator of the Estate of the said lands as described in the com- of the said Township Council to be held in Veronica Cox, Deceased; TIMOTHY COX, plaint and making up the premises con- the Council Chambers, 430 Park Avenue, 2011 SCOTCH PLAINS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION BUDGET PROPOSAL US BANK CUSTODIAN FOR SR., Individually and as Co-Administrator cerning which the complaint is filed, and on the 15th day of February 2011 at 7:30 PHOENIX, PLAINTIFF(S) VS. The Scotch Plains Management Corporation (SPMC) Board of Directors duly passed of the Estate of Veronica Cox, Deceased; that thereupon the defendant who redeems p.m., at which time and place a public VERONICA COX, HER HEIRS, the following budget at its December 15, 2010 meeting and submits same to the MARTIN COX; BRIAN COX; SHAWN shall be entitled to the certificate of tax sale hearing will be held prior to final passage DEVISEES AND PERSONAL Township of Scotch Plains for consideration and passage as expeditiously as possible. COX; ROBERT COX; RAHSHIDAIA COX; duly endorsed for cancellation; and of said Ordinance and all interested per- REPRESENTATIVES, AND NADINE REED; CECIL W. COX, his heirs, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that in de- sons will be given an opportunity to be REVENUES THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR devisees and personal representatives and fault of the said defendants paying to the heard concerning the same. Copies of 2010 SPMC Unexpended Funds 10,600.00 SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, their or any of their successors in right, title Tax Collector of the City of Plainfield, and said Ordinances can be obtained from the SPMC Taxes (2011) 67,600.00 TITLE AND INTEREST; and interest; STATE OF NEW JERSEY; the plaintiff, the said sum, interest and Township Clerk’s Office at any time prior Misc: Magazine Ads, CCEF 7,400.00 JACQUELINE D. COX, INDI- THE NATIONAL BANK OF NEW JER- costs aforesaid, the said defendants stand to final adoption at no cost to any member Total Revenue 85,600.00 VIDUALLY AND AS CO-AD- SEY now WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL absolutely debarred and foreclosed of and of the general public who requests same. MINISTRATOR OF THE ES- ASSOCIATION; FIRST DEPOSIT NA- from all right and equity of redemption on, EXPENSES TATE OF VERONICA COX, ORDINANCE NO. 2011-1 TIONAL BANK now JP MORGAN CHASE in and to said lands and premises and Advertising Marketing - $48,500.00 (56.66%) DECEASED; TIMOTHY COX, BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; every part thereof, and the plaintiff shall AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Special Promotions/Events 8,000.00 SR., INDIVIDUALLY AND AS FRANKLIN MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. have an absolute and indefeasible inter- CHAPTER XXIII OF THE Summer Magazine-2011 8,000.00 CO-ADMINISTRATOR OF A/S/O MESSIAH ENGLISH EVANGELI- est of inheritance in fee simple, to said TOWNSHIP CODE ENTITLED, Fail Magazine-2011 8,000.00 THE ESTATE OF VERONICA CAL LUTHERAN CHURCH; NEW JER- lands and premises. Anything to the con- “ZONING” BY AMENDING Holiday Magazine-2011 8,000.00 COX, DECEASED; MARTIN SEY HIGHER EDUCATION ASSIS- trary notwithstanding, redemption shall be THE FOLLOWING SUBSEC- Gift Certificates 1,500.00 COX; BRIAN COX; SHAWN TANCE AUTHORITY; PROVIDENT SAV- permitted up until the entry of final judg- TIONS: (I) 23-1.8 ENTITLED, Memorial Day Parade P.A. system 1,000.00 COX; ROBERT COX; INGS BANK now THE PROVIDENT ment including the whole of the last date “DEFINITIONS” BY ADDING Recruitment & Retention 8,000.00 RAHSHIDAIA COX; NADINE BANK; FIRST FIDELITY BANK now upon which judgment is entered; and THE DEFINITION OF “RES- Cable TV Commercials 10,000.00 REED; CECIL W. COX, HIS WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSO- IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if the TAURANT/TAKE-OUT” TO Youth Ambassadors 2,500.00 HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- CIATION; CHEVY CHASE FSB now CAPI- addresses of the defendants are not THE TOWNSHIP’S ALPHA- 2011 Summer Concerts 1,500.00 SONAL REPRESENTATIVES TAL ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; known, a copy of this Order or Notice BETICAL LIST OF TERMS 48,500.00 AND THEIR OR ANY OF DORIANNE M. COX; UNION COUNTY thereof directed to such defendants shall AND SEQUENTIALLY RE- THEIR SUCCESSORS IN Management (25.70%) 22,000.00 BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES; TRACY be published in The Westfield Leader, a NUMBERING THE REMAIN- RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- L. COX; ANDREA LEE; MRM MANAGE- newspaper circulating in Union County, at ING DEFINITIONS; AND (II) 23- Operations - $10,150.00 (11.86%) EST; STATE OF NEW JER- MENT LLC; that plaintiff has produced least one time, not less than twenty days 3.11 ENTITLED, “ B-2 BUSI- Telephone 600.00 SEY; THE NATIONAL BANK before this court tax sale certificate #07- prior to the date fixed for redemption by NESS ZONE” REGARDING Office Supplies 250.00 OF NEW JERSEY NOW 370, certified to be a true copy, which this Order; and THE TYPES OF BUSINESSES Postage 1,500.00 WACHOVIA BANK, NA- certificate is dated June 28, 2007, and is of IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy PERMITTED IN SAID ZONE. Audit & Tax Return 2,700.00 TIONAL ASSOCIATION; record in the Union County Clerk’s Office of this Order or a Notice thereof be served Insurance-General Liability 600.00 FIRST DEPOSIT NATIONAL ORDINANCE NO. 2011-2 on July 12, 2007, in Book 12226 of Mort- upon the defendants, whose addresses Insurance-Directors & Officers 2.000.00 BANK NOW JP MORGAN gages, page 88, as instrument #447874, are known, by mailing to each of them such AN ORDINANCE OF THE 10,150.00 CHASE BANK, NATIONAL which covers Block 630, Lot 38 in the City a copy or notice not later than ten days prior TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH ASSOCIATION; FRANKLIN Reserve (5.78%) 4,950.00 of Plainfield. Said certificate has been to the date fixed for redemption of the lands PLAINS, COUNTY OF UNION, MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. A/ Total Expenditures 85,600.00 marked Exhibit P-1 on the part of the and premises by this Order; and STATE OF NEW JERSEY RE- S/O MESSIAH ENGLISH plaintiff. More than two years have elapsed IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy ZONING THE 2,787 SQUARE NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN since the sale of said lands by the City of of this Order be delivered to the Tax Col- FEET PORTION OF PRO- SCOTCH PLAINS (IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT, CHURCH; NEW JERSEY Plainfield, and the lands have not been lector of the City of Plainfield, and that said POSED LOT 12.09 IN BLOCK CHAPTER 231, P.L. 1975) HIGHER EDUCATION ASSIS- redeemed from the tax sale; that plaintiff Tax Collector of the City of Plainfield cer- 15701 FROM THE R-1 ZONE TANCE AUTHORITY; PROVI- NOTICE is hereby given by the Township Council of the Township of Scotch Plains of has produced before this court its Certifi- tify to this Court whether the premises DISTRICT TO THE R-2A ZONE DENT SAVINGS BANK NOW the following meeting: cation showing that there is due on said were or were not redeemed from the DISTRICT. THE PROVIDEN BANK; FIRST tax sale certificate, together with subse- plaintiff’s tax sale certificate in accordance Date: February 15, 2011 FIDELITY BANK NOW ORDINANCE NO. 2011-3 quent taxes and interest, the sum of with the terms of this Order. WACHOVIA BANK, NA- Time: 7:30 p.m. $44,068.14 as of April 30, 2010; and MARY C. JACOBSON, P.J. CH. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TIONAL ASSOCIATION; IT IS on this 14th day of January, 2011, Respectfully recommended TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH Location: Council Chambers CHEVY CHASE FSB NOW ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the R.1:34-6 OFFICE OF FORECLOSURE PLAINS AMENDING AND Municipal Building, CAPITAL ONE, NATIONAL amount required to redeem the premises GOLDENBERG, MACKLER, SAYEGH, SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey ASSOCIATION; DORIANNE referred to in the aforementioned tax sale MINTZ, PFEFFER, BONCHI & GILL 23 ENTITLED “ZONING” BY M. COX; UNION COUNTY Type of Meeting: A hearing on the 2011 Budget of the Scotch Plains certificate is the sum of $44,068.14, which A Professional Corporation ESTABLISHING SPECIAL BOARD OF SOCIAL SER- Special (Business) Improvement District Budget. includes the amount due on said tax sale Attorneys At Law NEEDS SCHOOLS AS A CON- VICES; TRACY L. COX; AN- certificate, subsequent taxes and interest 660 New Road, Suite 1-A DITIONAL USE IN THE B-1 Agenda: As above. DREA LEE; MRM MANAGE- as of April 30, 2010, together with costs Northfield, New Jersey 08225 ZONE DISTRICT. MENT LLC, DEFENDANT(S) Actions to be taken: Actions to be taken. duly taxed in the sum of $2,066.19. An (609) 646-0222 BOZENA LACINA, RMC BOZENA LACINA, RMC THIS MATTER being opened to the exact redemption amount must be obtained Attorneys for Plaintiff Municipal Clerk Municipal Clerk court by Goldenberg, Mackler, Sayegh, from the municipal tax collector; and 1 T - 1/27/11, The Leader Fee: $161.67 1 T - 1/27/11, The Leader Fee: $55.08 1 T - 1/27/11, The Times Fee: $97.92 goleader.com online exclusive A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 27, 2011 Page E-3 The publishers of the LEADER/TIMES strive to bring you, our readers, the best weekly newspaper in the state. But to help us keep doing this … WE WANT YOU … AS A SUBSCRIBER !

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If paying by check mail to: P.O. Box 250 Westfield, New Jersey 07091. It’s Always Open 24 Hours! Or call 908.232.4407 for further assistance. Page 2 Thursday, January 27, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Hillside Foodbank Launches Court OK’s Sale of Office $15-Mil. Capital Campaign HILLSIDE – Honoring their work in Mary Pat Christie. “Now is the per- Restaurants for $4.67 Mil. fighting hunger and poverty in the Gar- fect opportunity for the private sector By PAUL J. PEYTON At the time of its bankruptcy filing, den State, First Lady Mary Pat Christie to step in to assist those efforts and I Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the company listed assets of between last helped kick-off of the Community commend David Tepper of Appal- MOUNTAINSIDE – A bankruptcy $100 million to $500 million, and FoodBank of New Jersey’s new $15- oosa Management, L.P. for getting court last week approved the sale of debt of $50 million $100 million. million capital campaign. This year, the involved and spearheading this capi- The Office Beer Bar and Grill restau- Lenders are owed $70 million, ac- FoodBank is partnering with members tal campaign that ultimately will help rants locations and related leases and cording to news reports. of the financial services community to so many people in our communities.” assets for $4.67 million by CB Hold- The next thing is for CB Holding to spur participation and support to help As the state’s largest distributor of ing Corp. to Villa Enterprises, Ltd., sell off the 20 Charlie Brown’s renovate, expand and update its existing food products to nonprofit agencies, LLC. The Office locations include the Steakhouses and 12 Bugaboo facilities and warehouse assets. Community FoodBank helps to feed former Jolly Trolley in Westfield and Steakhouses it still operates. When “Kathleen DiChiara and her team more than 900,000 people through The Office’s in Cranford and Summit. asked if CB Holding would require at the Community FoodBank have 1,500 member agencies in 18 of New The company, which also operates 20 bids for all 32 restaurants, Mr. Freitag done a wonderful job to ensure that Jersey’s 21 counties. From 2008- Charlie Brown’s Steakhouses, filed told The Westfield Leader that, “The New Jersey families in need have a 2010, food distribution by Commu- HELPING THE NEEDY…First Lady May Pat Christie last week stopped by the for Chapter 11 bankruptcy November idea is to maximize value.” Thus, he meal on the table,” said First Lady nity FoodBank grew by more than 60 Community FoodBank of New Jersey in Hillside to help kick-off its $15-million 11 in Delaware. said bids for both chains together or percent. Last year alone, the organi- capital campaign. Pictured, from left to right, are: Kathleen DiChiara, president Morristown-based Villa operates separately would likely be accepted. McGee Resigns as zation supplied 37 million pounds of and chief operating officer of Community FoodBank of New Jersey; Marlene the Black Horse Tavern, Black Horse “I think it is a very open process.” He food to people in need. Tepper of Appaloosa Management; L.P. founder David Tepper and Mrs. Christie. Pub and Mackenzie’s Grille and Ale said CB Holding is in the process Solaris Pres., CEO Learn more about Community EDISON – Michael Kleiman, House in Morristown and George now of lining up bidders for the res- FoodBank of New Jersey at and Martha’s American Grille in taurants for an auction. chairman of Solaris Health System njfoodbank.org. board of directors, announced last Charlie Brown’s Closings Morristown as well as Ristorante II Prior to filing for bankruptcy pro- week that John McGee, Solaris presi- IRS to Start Processing Forno and Villa Café. tection, CB Holding closed 29 Charlie dent and chief executive officer, had It also operates under casual and Brown’s locations, including Union left the organization to pursue other Delayed Returns Prompts Mass Layoffs Bill fast dining names Villa’s Fresh Ital- and Montclair, and 18 Bugaboo Creek opportunities. He had served with WASHINGTON, D.C. — The In- TRENTON – After the Charlie too, especially when dealing with ian Kitchen, Green Leaf’s, Bananas restaurants. Mr. Freitag said all leases Solaris since 1986. Solaris closed ternal Revenue Service plans a Febru- Brown’s restaurant suddenly closed large franchisors who see fit to close Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt, and on closed restaurants have been can- Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- ary 14 start date for processing tax 29 restaurants and filed for Chapter without notice. This bill only aims to South Philly Steaks & Fries. celed. He said the bankruptcy court ter in 2008. Raymond Fredericks, returns delayed by last month’s tax 11 bankruptcy and suddenly left 1,900 ensure that workers at facilities such “It’s (now) just a question of clos- has a “very special way of dealing executive vice-president and chief law changes. The IRS reminds tax- New Jersey workers unemployed as this receive the equal and fair pro- ing the transaction,” said Michael with that.” operating officer of Solaris, has been payers affected by the delay they can overnight without notice, a State As- tection that they deserve. Companies Freitag, a spokesman for CB Hold- CB Holding, which is controlled appointed president and CEO. begin preparing their tax returns im- sembly panel last week released a bill just don’t close their doors overnight, ing. He told The Westfield Leader and by New York-based Trimaran Capital Solaris operates JFK Medical Cen- mediately because many software pro- to require 60 days notice for compa- and providing notice to workers is The Times that process should be Partners, also owns 12 Bugaboo Creek ter in Edison, a satellite emergency viders are ready now to accept these nies complementing large layoffs in the decent thing to do.” completed “within several months.” Steakhouse restaurants in New Hamp- room and nursing school at returns. The IRS will start processing the future. CB Holding Corp. closed Mr. Albano sponsored the initial Gary Lembo, chief restructuring shire, Maine, Maryland and Massa- Muhlenberg as well as a rehabilita- both paper and e-filed returns claim- 29 Charlie Brown’s restaurants in law in 2007 after the closing of the officer of CB Holding Corp., said in chusetts. Trimaran purchased Charlie tion nursing and convalescent center ing itemized deductions on Schedule November including its Route 22 lo- Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant. a press release that the sale would Brown’s and The Office Bar & Grill and a surgical center. A, the higher education tuition and cation in Union. “This is a reasonable protection for benefit the company’s creditors while from Castle Harlan for $140 million fees deduction on Form 8917 and the Majority Leader Joseph Cryan all hard-working New Jerseyans and providing “continued employment in 2005. Harlan had bought the res- IHOP’s Ebinger New educator expenses deduction. Based (LD-20, Union), Asm. Wayne their families,” Mr. Albano said. “No opportunities for dozens of our asso- taurants for $50 million from Restau- on filings last year, about nine million DeAngelo (LD-14, Hamilton and one deserves to be shoved out the ciates and ensure that our loyal cus- rant Associates in 1997. NJRA President tax returns claimed any of these de- Asm. Nelson Albano (LD-1, Cape door in this or any economy without tomers continue to enjoy great food, The company’s New Jersey roots TRENTON – George Ebinger of ductions on returns received by the May Courthouse), all Democrats, the fairness of advanced notice. This exceptional value and friendly ser- are traced to 1966 when the first IHOP has been installed as the new IRS before February 14. sponsored the bill. bill is quite simply the right thing to vice at The Office.” restaurant opened in Westfield. chairman of the New Jersey Restau- Most other returns, including those The bill (A-3583) would revise state do for working class New Jerseyans.” rant Association (NJRA) board of claiming the Earned Income Tax law to require franchisors or holding According to the sponsors, the bill Christie Vows to ‘Shake Up’ directors. Mr. Ebinger served in the Credit (EITC), education tax credits, companies to provide 60 days notice would not alter the requirement in U.S. Air Force and earned his bach- child tax credit and other tax breaks, of closing and mass layoffs. State law existing state law that the employer Pensions, Benefits Systems elor of arts degree from Temple Uni- can be filed as normal immediately, currently only requires single estab- who conducts the mass layoff pro- versity. He later became the general the IRS said. The delay followed the lishments to give such notice. vide each full-time terminated em- TRENTON – At a Town Hall meet- The Governor said the current pen- manager at IHOP’s parent company December 17 enactment of the Tax “Nearly 2,000 New Jerseyans found ployee with severance pay equal to ing on Monday in Chesilhurst, Gover- sion system is underfunded by $54 in the 1980’s. Relief, Unemployment Insurance Re- themselves thrown out of work through one week of pay for each full year of nor Chris Christie said he intends to billion and, unless reforms are en- In 1991, Mr. Ebinger purchased authorization, and Job Creation Act no fault of their own when Charlie employment. The rate of severance press the need for passage of his reform acted, that number will grow to $183 his first IHOP on Route 37 East in of 2010, which extended a number of Brown’s closed, leaving employees pay is required to be the average proposals to “shake up New Jersey’s billion by 2041, “even if the taxpayers Toms River. By 2000 he built another expiring provisions including the state scrambling for ways to make ends regular rate of compensation received out-of-date, antiquated and increasingly make all statutorily required pension IHOP in Manahawkin and opened and local sales tax deduction, higher meet, keep their homes, pay their bills during the employee’s last three years expensive pension and benefits sys- fund contributions,” he said. his third in 2008 on Route 37 West in education tuition and fees deduction and feed their families,” Mr. Cryan of employment with the employer or tems,” according to a press release sub- His reforms call for reducing total Toms River. and educator expenses deduction. said. “It’s only fair for companies like the final regular rate of compensation mitted by the Governor’s office. pension underfunding from $183 bil- this to provide the same notice as paid to the employee, whichever rate In September, Governor Christie lion in 2041 without reform to $23 For All Your Business, Tax everyone else when disrupting lives is higher. unveiled a package of reform mea- billion in 2041, and increasing the through mass layoffs.” The bill was released, 5-2-1, by the sures which, he said, are intended to aggregate funded ratio from the & Financial Needs Mr. DeAngelo added that, “The Assembly Labor Committee. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 27, 2011 Page 3 Penalties Would Increase for Peyton's Gov. Conditionally Vetoes Those Attack Service Animals Peek at the Week COAH Bill; Green Miffed TRENTON — Assemblywoman day in favor of A-832 called upon the In Politics TRENTON – Governor Chris met by inclusionary development, Nancy Muñoz (LD-21, Summit) has Assembly Agriculture Committee to The Leader/Times Christie has conditionally vetoed leg- “legislating sprawl” by increasing the applauded the advancement of legis- also advance A-3226, known as By Paul Peyton of islation that he said fails to reform amount of mandated new housing by lation by the Assembly Agriculture “Dusty’s Law,” another bill that ad- Lawmakers Look to Allow States Senators Kent Conrad (D- how affordable housing is provided 500 to 700 percent, create a new and Natural Resources Committee dresses dog-on-dog attacks and in- Merging of Mun. Courts N.D.) and Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) in New Jersey. regulated entity to review a on Monday, which would increase terference with service animals. Legislation sponsored by Demo- have announced they will retire at the The Governor said the legislation municipality’s housing plans, cause penalties for those who attack or in- The legislation is named after cratic Assembly members would ask end of next year. The news could hurt “falls far short of its original intent by towns to have to pay for two planners flict harm on service animals, includ- Dusty, a seeing-eye puppy in Bergen voters in this November’s General Democrats’ hopes of retaining the creating a new bureaucracy and con- – one to draft the plan, and the other ing seeing eye dogs, search and res- County that was still in training when Election to make it easier for mu- majority in the Senate after the 2012 tinuing and even increasing an un- to certify it meets the requirements of cue dogs, or other animals used in it was attacked last July. Dusty’s nicipalities to cut property taxes by election. Democrats currently hold a necessary burden on the state’s mu- the bill. The Governor said the legis- law enforcement. trainer, Roger Woodhour, testified that sharing municipal court services. 51-47 majority although Mr. nicipalities.” lation would also not provide “mean- The legislation would upgrade the although the dog survived his serious ACR-81 would amend the state Lieberman and another Independent “If the goal of this legislation is ingful protection” against builder’s crime of killing a dog, horse, or other physical injuries, he was unable to Constitution to change how regional caucus with the Democrats. to replace an already broken sys- remedy lawsuits. animal owned or used by a law en- continue in the program due to the or shared municipal court judges Mr. Lieberman was Al Gore’s run- tem for providing affordable hous- Assembly Jerry Green (LD-22, forcement agency, or a search and emotional trauma he suffered. are appointed in New Jersey to save ning mate on the 2000 Democratic ing with a common sense, predict- Plainfield) on Monday reputed Gov- rescue dog, from a third to a second “Dusty’s Law” would establish a taxpayers money. Presidential ticket. able and achievable process, then ernor Christie’s conditional veto. degree crime, and the crime of pur- mandatory civil fine of $100 to $500 “This is a great opportunity to Keith Olbermann’s Show this bill sorely misses the mark,” Asm. Green said the original version posely maiming or inflicting harm for a person who owns any animal, remove a significant barrier to mu- Cancelled by MSNBC Governor Christie said. “The Sen- of the legislation was judged uncon- upon a dog, horse or other animal which attacks, injures or interferes nicipal service sharing and help cre- Keith Olbermann is out at MSNBC. ate has presented a considerably stitutional by the Office of Legisla- owned or used by a law enforcement with a service dog, horse or other ate property tax relief by streamlin- The cable network announced it had different version of the legislation I tive Services and would impose a 2.5 agency from a fourth to a third degree animal, including when it is in the ing local government and cutting ended contract talks with Mr. originally supported in June – one percent fee on businesses. crime. process of being trained. costs,” said Assemblyman John Olbermann last Friday, which also that was simple and sufficiently Mr. Green said his bill lowers the Assemblywoman Muñoz ex- A survey conducted in 2003 by Wisniewski (D-Sayreville), the was the last broadcast of “Count- close to the recommendations con- fee to 1.5 percent, but added several pressed hope that A-832 would help The Seeing Eye in Morristown re- state’s Democratic chairman. down with Keith Olbermann.” tained in the March 19, 2010, re- other stipulations causing the raise awareness of the danger that vealed that 89 percent of dog guide Judges in single-municipality MSNBC replaced the show with “The port of the Housing Opportunity Governor’s veto. interference poses to service animals users experience some form of inter- municipal courts are currently ap- Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell” Task Force.” “The governor has now made it as they work. ference by loose or uncontrolled dogs, pointed by the mayor and council of in the 8 p.m. time slot. The Governor said the original ver- clear that he supports unconstitutional “The safety of the service dog han- and 42 percent have been attacked at that municipality, but the state Con- Mr. Olbermann had been sus- sion of S-1, passed by the Senate in legislation that imposes higher fees dler depends on the dog’s ability to least once. Ginger Kutsch from The stitution requires judges of joint or pended for making political dona- June 2010, called for: eliminating on New Jersey businesses,” Mr. Green focus and concentrate on the task at Seeing Eye shared testimony with regional courts to be appointed by tions this past election cycle to sev- the Council on Affordable Housing said. “The last thing New Jersey and hand,” Asw. Muñoz said. “These the committee about the day when the governor. eral Democrats including Rep. (COAH) and the “arbitrary” afford- its economy needs is unworkable laws highly-trained animals provide a valu- she and her guide dog were attacked Voters rejected the plan during Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona, who able housing numbers it assigned to that force businesses to pay higher able service, and need to be treated by an unrestrained dog, and empha- the 2008 General Election, but Asm. was shot at a meet-and-greet event municipalities, requiring that one taxes, but that’s exactly what the gov- respectfully while fulfilling their du- sized the need for additional legisla- Wisniewski said he hopes more un- outside a Phoenix supermarket ear- out of every 10 newly constructed ernor has endorsed with this unfortu- ties.” tion to provide protection from such derstanding of the law will lead to lier this month. housing units be designated as af- nate decision. Several persons who testified Mon- attacks. different results in 2011. NBC forbids its employees from fordable (towns with no growth “Our bill was backed by a broad Legislation Would Cap making political contributions. would have no further affordable range of businesses, housing advo- Salaries of Authority Execs. “Countdown” was the network’s top housing obligation other than to cates, legal experts and local officials County Gives Out $150,000 State legislation sponsored by rated show. inventory and rehabilitate its exist- who understood it was the best way Republican state Senators Jennifer Racing Dates at Tracks ing affordable housing stock), lim- to provide housing for working class Beck and Sean Kean of Monmouth Would Be Reduced iting state review of municipal hous- residents, create jobs and spark the In Mun. Recycling Grants County calls for reforming the sal- Republican-sponsored legislation ing plans, protection against economy. The governor, sadly, wants SCOTCH PLAINS – The Union from asphalt, clothing and carpets to ary structure for employees of inde- that would reduce the number of re- builder’s remedy lawsuits for mu- higher business taxes and a court County Board of Chosen Freeholders wood pallets and x-rays. The 2011 pendent state and local authorities. quired standardbred racing dates at nicipalities, elimination of commer- fight. That accomplishes nothing,” on Tuesday distributed a total of edition includes new listings and more S-2044 would cap salaries of high- the Meadowlands Racetrack and Free- cial development fees, though resi- Asm. Green said. $150,000 in grants to all 21 munici- items. It is available online in pdf form ranking authority executives, limit hold Raceway tracks to 75 days each, dential development fees were per- palities for new initiatives that increase at www.ucnj.org/recycling. cash outs of unused sick leave, re- if agreed to by the Standardbred Breed- mitted to be charged if a developer and improve recycling programs un- Second, the county is undertaking quire minimum employee contribu- ers and Owners Association of New chose not to build affordable units der the Union County Recycling En- an audit its major facilities to ensure tions for health benefits, and pro- Jersey, was approved by the Assembly on-site and decided to pay the resi- 3EEMEFORYOUR hancement Grant Program. that they can achieve their best poten- hibit bonus compensation, among Regulatory Oversight and Gaming dential development fee instead. “These grants represent an impor- tial for recycling. Third, Union County other reforms. The legislation has Committee on January 20. Currently, The Governor said the Assembly tant investment in the recycling capa- is offering each of its 21 municipali- been reported favorably out of the the Meadowlands is required to hold amended bill would require 10 per- ).352!.#% bilities of Union County municipalities a free review of their annual ton- Senate Budget and Appropriations no fewer than 141 racing dates while cent of all the housing units in every ties. Aside from its role in conserving nage reports. The tonnage report is a Committee. Freehold Raceway’s minimum re- municipality in the state to be afford- !.$&).!.#)!, resources, recycling helps to reduce document that municipalities submit Lawmakers Host Viewing quirement is 168 days. able, necessitate that 25 percent of municipal waste disposal costs,” Free- to the New Jersey Department of En- Of President’s Speech the affordable housing obligation be holder Chairwoman Deborah Scanlon vironmental Protection in order to re- State Senator Ray Lesniak, Assem- 2%6)%7 said. The grants are designed to en- ceive state recycling grants. The free bly Majority Leader Joseph Cryan hance current recycling programs, so review will alert municipalities to any and Assemblywoman Annette many of the municipalities will use missed opportunities or omissions in Quijano, all Democrats from Union 4OGETHERWELLPRIORITIZEYOUR them to purchase basic equipment such their tonnage reports, in order help NEEDSANDHELPYOUPLANYOUR as trailers for electronic waste, recy- them receive the maximum grant to County’s District 20, hosted a viewing party Tuesday night for President FINANCIALFUTURE3CHEDULEYOUR cling containers, and “igloos” for used which they are entitled. FREEREVIEWTODAY oil. Others will enhance their public The grants for each town are: Berke- Barack Obama’s State of the Union education programs, or expand the hours ley Heights $6,000; Clark, $2,600; address at Kean University. of operation at their recycling facilities. Cranford, $7,500; Elizabeth, $20,000; The event included a question-and- In addition to assisting municipali- Fanwood, $3,000; Garwood, $3,000; answer period to allow students from ties with grants, the freeholder board Hillside, $7,500; Kenilworth, $3,000; Kean and Union County College to has introduced three new recycling Linden, $10,000; Mountainside, ask questions of the lawmakers re- initiatives that will help boost recy- $3,000; New Providence, $6,000; garding the speech and other national cling rates in Union County. First, the Plainfield, $10,000; Rahway, $7,500; issues. The university sponsored the Union County Recycling Markets Di- Roselle Park, $6,000; Scotch Plains, event. Christine Cosenza, Agent rectory has been updated and ex- $7,500; Springfield, $6,000; Summit, Lieberman, Conrad Announce 2 Elm Street panded. This online directory lists lo- $7,500; Union, $12,500; Westfield, Plans to Retire Next Year Westfield, NJ 07090 cal recyclers that handle everything $7,500, and Winfield, $3,000. The Hill has reported that United Bus: 908-233-9100 www.christinecosenza.net Leading the industry for 30 years!

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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 Town Must Listen to Residents on DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. Members of: Traffic Decisions in Future Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce “Twinkle, twinkle traffic light, sense go the other way. with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association Round the corner shining bright. Red We see that the traffic lights in mid The others are made up. Are you sharp Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey means stop, Green means go, Yellow block on Central Avenue remain cov- enough to discern this deception of dic- P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 means very, very slow. Twinkle, ered and not in use. It is time to admit tion? If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 twinkle traffic light, Round the cor- a mistake and remove them to a corner shining bright.” (Traffic Light ner location. This is a little more guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 vidual. If you get three – word expert. If Song Tune: Twinkle Twinkle Little difficult now that the traffic advisers you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at Star (downloaded from the Internet). also eliminated many corners and P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 free time! The key word in the nursery rhyme made cul-de-sacs out of streets that All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. is “corner.” Common sense is that a had access to Central Avenue. There come from the board game Diction Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman traffic light is at a corner. We have to have to be wiser heads in Westfield Deception. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER stop paying for “advice” from those than those making ridiculous deci- Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo who take us for fools for paying for sions. It is time to listen to the citi- 1. Eremacausis – A slow combustion or oxidation of organic matter in the COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION ridiculous suggestions. Everything zens. you needed to know about life you presence of air and water Betsey Burgdorf Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly Marlene Oslick 2. Trumeau – A pillar which supports EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS learned in kindergarten. Put advice up to the test, and if it doesn’t make Westfield the arch of a double door or opening 3. Cyesiology – The branch of physiol- SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe ogy that deals with pregnancy One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 Trade Restrictions on Foreign Cars 4. Infundibuliform – Having the shape of a funnel Impede Individual Purchase Rights ZAYAT There are people in the U.S. that Renault Master, the Alfa Romero 1. A resting place for travelers in Burma Musing on Legislative Districts are connoisseurs of wines, art, food, Spider, the Gulietta and some others. 2. A reception room for foreigners music, books, movies and more. Me? This is primarily due to the fact that 3. A toll for passage through a forest I regard myself to be a connoisseur of there are restrictions on free trade. I 4. A looking glass, small telescope cars and trucks. I love all kinds of find these restrictions not only ri- CAPH Presents Interesting Possibilities 1. A mangy, scabby animal motor vehicles: classics, multi make, diculous and wrong, but an impedi- 2. A pretender to learning; a quack Every 10 years New Jersey and other states change Winfield from Union County; Dunellen and Middlesex domestic and foreign. ment to the right of a person to pur- 3. A snide remark the boundaries of their Congressional and Legislative Borough from Middlesex County; and Green Brook Awhile back, I was looking at pic- chase an item or product of his or her 4. The eleventh letter of the Hebrew tures that were taken from the New choosing. alphabet Districts to reflect changes in population in the latest and North Plainfield from Somerset County. York Auto Show on the new line of These trade restrictions are in place ABUNA Census numbers. The endearing term for the process Looking back to the 1990s, District 21 consisted of cars and trucks for 2011. They were to please unions like the United Auto 1. A slaughterhouse for cattle is “gerrymandering.” Kenilworth, Roselle Park, Springfield, Summit, Union all interesting and looked to be well Workers, and in my view, to please 2. An interpreter; translater This is occurring now in New Jersey for the 40 in Union County and the Essex County towns of built. Nevertheless, I felt that there Detroit’s big three automakers: Gen- 3. Head of the Christian church in legislative districts, will be complete by early spring Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Essex Fells, Livingston, were some vehicles that were miss- eral Motors, Chrysler and Ford from Abyssinia 4. A grave digger — and will be in effect for the upcoming primary and Millburn, North Caldwell, Roseland and Verona. ing from the presentation. Two days competition. This is sad. Looking at CHIROPTERA General Election in November. Population shifts District 22 included the Union County towns of later, I looked at the vehicles that these vehicles, I feel that if these car 1. Pertaining to the hands and feet southward and westward in the state will necessitate Berkeley Heights, Clark, Cranford, Fanwood, were presented from an auto sow in companies were allowed to place their 2. The order of mammals such as the that the lines are redrawn, though the number of Garwood, Mountainside, New Providence, Scotch Geneva, Switzerland. Sure enough, I products in U.S. markets, the Ameri- bats was correct. can public would go wild about them. 3. An extinct animal of the Triassic Legislative Districts will stay at 40 – each with a state Plains, Westfield and Winfield; the Middlesex County At this time, there are vehicles that Alas, that is not the case as of now, Period, known only from its fossil foot- senator and two assemblypersons. town of Dunellen; the Morris County communities of are not allowed to be sold in U.S. and it is all because of fear, which is prints The process for redrawing New Jersey’s Congres- Chatham and Long Hill, and Somerset County’s markets. Cars and trucks like the Fiat the cause of restrictions on free trade. 4. Pertaining to the business of writing sional seats will be completed by January 2012 and Green Brook, North Plainfield, Warren and Watchung. Bravo, the 4X4 Fiat Panda, the 4X4 Alex Pugliese will be in effect for the elections that year. New Jersey What are some of the possible scenarios for the new Renault Duster, Renault Ménage, Kenilworth is losing one Congressional seat (from 13 to 12), so gerrymandering? Letters to there is an intense scramble going on for a piece of the Suppose Scotch Plains and Fanwood from District the Editor shrinking pie. 22 and Kenilworth, Union and Clark from District 20 Commentary This process is power politics at its best as both are moved into District 21 and some of the western Republicans and Democrats try to increase their towns are moved out. It seems to make demographic Resident Is Pleased number of representatives, while each assures the sense though this would put Senator Tom Kean, Jr. How Are School Boards Crafting Their TV36 Sound Is Fixed other regardless of the outcome that all the districts (R-Westfield), Asm. Jon Bramnick (R-Westfield), Thank you for publishing my letter are safe seats (uncompetitive). Both parties agree not Asw. Nancy Munoz (R-Summit), Asw. Linda Stender Budgets for The Coming Year? in the paper [January 13, 2011]. The to commit heresy, i.e. – the door is slammed shut (D-Fanwood) and Asm. Joseph Cryan (D-Union) in New Jersey Governor Chris is a new experience for them and [Westfield] mayor’s office called me against the possibility of a third party candidate. No the same district. Christie this week said he would push many of the BOEs may have dug on Friday and said that they were “Tea” for thee. Would this knock Asw. Stender and Asm. Cryan out for changes in the state’s public school themselves a hole by awarding un- working on the problem, but that Rather than focusing entirely on population change, of the mix or snuff out Fanwood Mayor Colleen aid formula to local boards’ of educa- tenable, multi-year union contracts – Comcast had told them it was some- we muse about whether the districts should be drawn Mahr’s chances of rising? Moving Union Township tion along restoring property tax re- typically 4 percent raises com- thing they have been and still are based on voter turnout. Maybe the districts should into District 21 would create a more competitive bates. pounded yearly for three years or so working on to correct. To deal with an $11-billion budget with unbridled health care arrange- I then ran across Chef Martone in reflect regional commonality, not snaking from the district as Republican towns like Madison, Chatham ShopRite last week, and introduced Atlantic Ocean to the Delaware River to ensure the and Long Hill would be moved into neighboring shortfall last year that was not but- ments. tressed by $1 billion in federal educa- None of the BOEs and respective myself to him and he said he was also political aims. Perhaps these districts should be more District 25, which already covers most of Morris working on the problem and was go- competitive – not drawn simply to protect incum- County. tion stimulus aid as the previous year, local unions are in negotiations, to the Governor had to chop those items our knowledge, to adjust the con- ing to contact the mayor, but was bents. Ninety-five percent of the incumbents get re- Thus the above District 21 postulated would en- in the budget. Wealthier suburban tracts to the fiscal reality. It seems as happy to hear it was a Comcast prob- elected. (“The Soprano” joke is that the other 5 compass Cranford, Clark, Fanwood, Garwood towns received little, if any, state edu- though both groups’ plans are limited lem. percent get arrested). Kenilworth, Mountainside, Roselle, Roselle Park, cation aid this year. to cutting programs and personnel Well tonight, January 21 at 6 p.m., For instance, in the 2007 State Senate races, Tom Scotch Plains, Summit, Union and Westfield. This coming year, BOE budgets layoffs. I turned to Channel 36 and the sound Kean, Jr. (R) received 30,000 votes in his District 21 A revised District 22 could include Plainfield, are in a mess and they have no reserve BOEs must present their budgets was wonderful. No need to adjust the compared to Ray Lesniak (D) who garnered 10,000 in Rahway, Dunellen, Green Brook, Middlesex, North funds. School board members are to the public by April. hearing level and now Channels 34, conferring about what to do and hop- The letter below describes Berke- 35 and 36 are all equal in sound. his District 20. There were 135,000 registered voters Plainfield, Plainfield, Winfield and Woodbridge. If Thank you for your assistance. that year in Mr. Kean’s district compared to 85,000 in so, who would be considered the incumbents — ing to hear some good news about ley Heights school board’s view of state aid. They are also trying to adapt the matter. Westfield, Scotch Plains, Sally Van Why Mr. Lesniak’s. Shouldn’t this mean that Kean’s vote Senator Joseph Vitale (D-Woodbridge) and Asm. Westfield in the state senate is worth two to three times that of Jerry Green (D-Plainfield)? to the property tax increase limit of Summit, Cranford and other local “not to exceed 2 percent” and the school boards must harbor similar Pancake Supporters Mr. Lesniak’s? District 20 could be arranged to encompass Eliza- caps on superintendent salaries. This assessments. District 20 currently includes Elizabeth, Union, beth, Linden and Bayonne in Hudson County to get Given Thanks Roselle and Kenilworth. the numbers up. This would put Senators Ray Lesniak Berkeley Heights Public Schools, The Westfield Community Center District 21 currently includes the Union County (D-Elizabeth) and Nick Scutari (D-Linden) in the was delighted to serve our annual towns of Berkeley Heights, Cranford, Garwood, same district to duke it out. Budget Update December, 2010 Martin Luther King, Jr. Pancake Mountainside, New Providence, Roselle Park, Spring- In the final analysis, none of the above is likely to Breakfast this past Monday, January field, Summit, and Westfield; Essex County’s happen. A lot of battles are in progress behind closed “As the school budget season ap- last year‘s budget (i.e. the $700,000 17. Both longtime supporters and new Millburn; Warren and Watchung from Somerset doors to set the destiny for the next 10 years. This proaches, it’s important for everyone we were expecting) as well as apply friends joined us for hot pancakes County; and Chatham Township, Harding, Long Hill year, the political parties have promised to hold to understand the context of our fi- surplus to this year’s budget (i.e. to and a great time of conversation. nancial situation. We are in an ex- make up for the $2.1 million state aid and Madison from Morris County. public meetings to receive input from the citizens. We would like to thank those who tremely difficult financial position, we traditionally received). made donations of time, service and District 22 currently encompasses Clark, Fanwood, Thus far, all of these public meetings have been due to a total loss of state aid (see Bottom line, we have no surplus Linden, Plainfield, Rahway, Scotch Plains, and “rescheduled.” money during the event. For several below) and the new 2 percent state- funds to apply to next year‘s budget. years now, our annual breakfast has mandated tax levy cap. Note that this year’s budget is over $1 been successful with the help of com- The purpose of this document is to million less than last year’s budget. munity volunteers and our Westfield shed some light on the situation. Four At this time it’s difficult to specifi- Community Center board of direc- factors contributed to our current fi- cally address the other question, tors. Contributions go to help support nancial condition with items 1and 2 “What will it mean to me?” That said, the Westfield Community Center’s below driving the majority of the we can share several actions that are programs, including those that serve challenges we now face. being considered. They include in- seniors and children. The two most common questions creasing class size, reducing educa- For more information on the we get asked are: tional programs, reducing extracur- Westfield Community Center, visit 1) How did we get into this situa- ricular sports and activities, and us online at: tion?, and changes to courtesy busing to name a westfieldcommunitycenter.org, or 2) What will it mean to me? few. call (908) 232-4759. The answer to the first question is One thing we know for certain, very straightforward; the latter one there will be fewer programs and less Christopher Beck isn’t nearly as clear cut. teaching staff members next year than President, Westfield Community Loss of $2.1 million of state aid for there are this year. Unfortunately, Center Board of Directors the 2010-2011 school year due to that is the harsh reality that we are Governor Christie’s decision to refacing. duce educational funding. All of the We encourage anyone who is inter- state aid we normally receive was ested in the budget development pro- We Get eliminated. cess to attend the next two budget Suggestions 2. Loss of $700,000 of state aid meetings on January 6 and 20. On from the 2009-2010 school year – January 6, we will discuss Columbia this was money that we had already Middle School, Governor Livingston Westfielder Proposes been promised during the previous High School and the athletic pro- Expanding Bar year’s budget process. gram. On January 20, we will discuss 3. Tax levy cap of 2 percent for special education, central office, tech- Licenses in Town 2011-2012 school year – under which nology, facilities and transportation. Keith Hertell, a Westfield resident all increases in salary, benefits, trans- Additionally, you can attend the board and businessman, met with this news- portation, utility, etc. items must be of education meetings on January 13, paper whereby he proposes for pub- funded. February l0 and March l0 to obtain lication that the Westfield Town Coun- 4. Teacher’s contractual salary in- more information.” cil expand the number of liquor li- crease of 4.1 percent was negotiated censes in Westfield. He said verbal before the district became aware of discussions on the matter with au- the loss of our state aid and the 2 NEWS DAILY thorities have received a positive re- percent cap. GOLEADER.COM sponse. Your State Legislators The way we “made up” for the loss He suggested it could work some- ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, of the $2.8 million was to use our thing like this: “Those currently hold- Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. available surplus to close the gap in ing limited licenses such as restau- 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. Deadlines rants (Ferraro’s was used as an ex- Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Union County Freeholders General News - Friday 4pm ample) would be offered by the town (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. 10 Elizabethtown Plaza Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) to upgrade to full bar license for a fee Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm such as $300,000.” There are full bar 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail (908) 527-4000 Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm licenses currently: Echo Lake (a club (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] George Devanney, Mgr. license, thus would have no issue), Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] [email protected] To Reach Us Jolly Trolley (in bankrupt proceed- 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. E-Mail - [email protected] ings), Jeffreys and 16 Prospect Street Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] (908) 527-4419 Phone - (908) 232-4407 Bistro. (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] [email protected] For more information, see Mr. Hertell said, perhaps, two up- 7th Congressional District Dan Sullivan, Bd. Chair www.goleader.com/help grades may occur providing the town Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 [email protected] with $600,000 in much needed cash. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 27, 2011 Page 5 Westfield Mayor Mayor cont. NJEA, School Union Calls Voucher When sworn in to serve as your mayor, Gross Misrepresentation, tary (Jefferson Elementary) school and I took an oath to “bear true faith and play ground are located, elementary allegiance to the [Constitution of the school children are of special concern Legislation Approval A Travesty United States].” I did not merely recite Sheer Abscence of Fact regarding their interaction with motor- TRENTON — Barbara Keshishian, schools to educate.” these words, I live by them. Accordingly, ized vehicles. Children are less able to president of the New Jersey Education Ms. Keshishian expressed outrage at I hold dear and will defend the right of By Andrew Skibitsky make such judgments, being less atten- Association (NJEA), said last week’s ap- last-minute comments before the com- every citizen to exercise their First Mayor of Westfield tive to their surroundings. A child’s diffi- proval of a $1-billion private school mittee by Acting State Commissioner of Amendment rights of expression. It is culty at determining a safe time to cross a voucher bill by a New Jersey Senate Education Rochelle Hendricks, who was essential to our freedom that the views torists from using residential side streets town professionals to gather informa- busy street is compounded at a corner committee is “an educational travesty.” harshly critical of education in the state’s and opinions of our citizens be heard and as cut-throughs? tion, and presented his recommendations where the child must keep track of two She said S-1872, sponsored by Sens. urban districts. respected. For this reason, I reserve re- Mr. Kasko then tries to draw a correla- on all eight hot spots at a public council directions of traffic and side street cars Raymond Lesniak (D-Elizabeth) and Tom “No one questions the need to improve sponding to letters-to the-editor to only tion between the June 22, 2005 public meeting. turning into the pathway.” Kean Jr. (R-Westfield), would direct at student achievement in some of our those occasions where the gross misrep- outreach meeting and the June 23, 2005 In fast forwarding to 2008, Mr. Kasko Let’s review. The Town of Westfield least a quarter of its funding to families of schools, but it is mind-boggling that she resentation of or sheer absence of fact date on a drawing included in the July 26, also zipped right by November of 2006 identified a traffic “hot spot.” It con- students already attending private schools. could criticize the teachers and students may serve as a detriment to the public. It 2005 report showing the then proposed when the County of Union issued a “Re- ducted public outreach meetings to hear “How does giving hundreds of mil- in urban districts when it has been her is, therefore, incumbent upon me to re- crosswalk opposite the then proposed quest for Proposal (“RFP”) for profes- residents’ concerns and hired an outside lions of tax dollars to students already responsibility – and the direct responsi- spond to Mr. Kasko’s letter to the editor Cul-de-sac at Cambridge Road. Mr. sional engineering services for the Inter- consulting firm to provide objective, ex- attending private schools help children in bility of the New Jersey Department of in the January 11, 2011 edition of The Kasko, who did not attend any of the section Improvement Project, Central pert advice. The town sought to simulta- public schools?” she asked. “In addition Education – to directly oversee a number Westfield Leader. meetings, falsely alleges that the new Avenue Corridor. The RFP clearly states neously address two main issues – the to being a giveaway to private schools, S- of those districts,” Ms. Keshishian said. To be sure, there is no conspiracy to pedestrian activated crosswalk had never that the scope of work for this project safety of children using the crosswalk 1872 would punish special education stu- “By every measure, this bill is bad policy. construct a pedestrian activated cross- been discussed prior to June 22. He also includes a: “New Pedestrian signal be- and the elimination of the use of residen- dents while using public funds to bail out But that didn’t stop this committee from walk. In brief, after a comprehensive and failed to disclose that all the drawings tween the intersections of Central Av- tial side streets as cut-throughs. The town financially failing religious schools.” giving it the go-ahead. It’s another sad effective process that included public (there are 6 of them) relating to all the hot enue with Clover Street and Roger Av- reached out to the county as Central Ave. Ms. Keshishian cited an article by Sen. day for public education in New Jersey.” outreach and the expertise of a traffic- spots discussed at the June 22, 2005 meet- enue” and “Design construction plans to is a county roadway. The county hired Lesniak on NJ.com in which he called S- engineering consultant, the Town of ing, were dated June 23, 2005 in the July dead-end both Cambridge Road and their own consulting firm. Both the town’s 1872 “landmark legislation aimed at noth- School and Municipal Westfield appealed to the County of Union 26, 2005 report. Belmar Terrace where they cross Central and the county’s independent consultants ing less than stopping the collapse of for the installation of a pedestrian acti- Next, Mr. Kasko leaps ahead three Avenue.” reached similar conclusions. The county faith-based schools in this state.” Assoc. Tax Forum vated crosswalk across a busy county years to 2008, referencing the report pre- Mr. Kasko acknowledges that the then designed, funded and installed the “The bill, approved by the Senate Bud- TRENTON – The New Jersey School roadway. I thank the county for respond- pared by the consulting firm retained by county hired its own consulting firm, the current pedestrian activated crosswalk, get and Appropriations Committee, paves Boards Association (NJSBA) and New ing to our appeal. the county, the Louis Berger Group, en- Louis Berger Group, in 2008 to “study and recently installed the most modern the way for a five-year pilot school Jersey State League of Municipalities will In his letter, former Westfield police titled, “Pedestrian Signal Between the the problem,” but in his letter-to-the- signal technology available (the voucher program – the first in the state’s sponsor an all-day event on Saturday, Jan. officer Gregory Kasko makes several ref- intersection of Central Avenue with Clo- editor the only information from the re- “HAWK”). This is truly a fine example of history. It would allow up to 40,000 stu- 29, designed to help local officials control erences to a 36-page report marked pre- ver Street and Roger Avenue.” He relays port he chooses to refer to is the reference two levels of government working to- dents in 13 pilot districts to receive vouch- costs and direct limited revenue to critical liminary and entitled “Traffic Calming that, “All the pedestrian and automatic to “Central and Clover.” Here’s the infor- gether to best serve their mutual constitu- ers worth up to $11,000 per year to attend operations. Called “Collaborating on Real and Safety Improvements for Eight Lo- traffic recorder counts were at the cross- mation from the county’s report that was ents. I look forward to the county activat- private and religious schools, Ms. Solutions to the 2 Percent Cap,” the pro- cations” dated July 26, 2005, prepared by walk North of Cambridge Road” which most compelling to me: “Field visits re- ing “the HAWK.” Keshishian said. “At a time when our gram will offer sessions on shared ser- Gordon Meth, P.E., PTOE, who at the he notes is located at Central and Clover. veal that within the vicinity of Clover public schools have suffered more than a vices, controlling labor costs and success- Andy Skibtsky billion dollars in cuts by the state, S-1872 ful partnerships among school districts time was employed by the consulting Of course the pedestrian and traffic counts Street and Roger Avenue, area elemen- Westfield Mayor engineering firm retained by the Town of had to be taken at Central and Clover. would send up to another billion tax dol- and municipalities. Westfield, Keller and Kirkpatrick. This is where the problem existed and lars to unaccountable private and reli- A statutory 2-percent limit on increases By Mr. Kasko’s own account, this pre- where the pedestrians actually crossed at Bramnick Introduces Bill To gious schools. That’s an educational trav- in school district, municipal and county liminary report confirms that the Westfield the time. Where else would you take esty.” property tax levies goes into effect this Town Council moved pro-actively with these counts? According to the NJEA, the bill essen- year. The program will provide informa- respect to traffic and pedestrian safety Mr. Kasko concludes: “I suggest to Criminalize Internet Impersonation tially says “do not apply” to the parents of tion and resources on methods to work issues in the town, confirms that the town you that the reports never mention the WESTFIELD – Assemblyman Jon In District 21, constituent complaints special education students, who make up within the cap while preserving the qual- council retained an outside consulting firm present placement. During all the public Bramnick (R-Westfield) has introduced have increased on this critical problem, about a fifth of all students in the 13 pilot ity of essential services. to complement our in-house professional outreach and the written reports of the legislation that would make it a crime to he said. Among them, a mother reported districts. It would require them to sign a Dean James Hughes of the Bloustein staff and provide expertise to the town town and county, no one is informed that impersonate an individual on the Internet her daughter was harassed by an indi- waiver acknowledging they have no right School at Rutgers University will deliver council, confirmed that the town conducted the present location was considered.” Not or by other electronic methods. The bill vidual claiming to be her best friend. to special education services. the keynote address. Afterward, local several public outreach meetings to hear true. Earlier, when Mr. Kasko fast for- would make it a third-degree offense if a “We must rein in fraud on the Internet. “This skews the cost of the program, officials will participate in seven sessions of residents’ concerns and to gather ideas, warded from July 2005 to 2008, he zipped person utilizes the Internet or other elec- Along with Anti-Phishing legislation by allowing only students who are less on topics, such as “School Budget 101,” confirmed that the town kept an open mind right by September 13, 2005 and missed tronic practices with the specific intent passed in December, this bill will help expensive to educate to move to private “Leveraging Economies of Scale and in finding effective ways to address the hot the public presentation on all eight hot on threatening, intimidating or defraud- impose real consequences to illegal activ- schools, while leaving more expensive Shared Services for Information Tech- spot issues, and confirmed that Central spots by the town’s consultant, Mr. Meth, ing another individual. ity not only on the Internet, but also by any students with special needs in the public nology,” and “The State of the Unions: Avenue is under the jurisdiction of Union at the town council meeting on that date. Internet impersonation has become other electronic medium,” Asm. Bramnick schools – which will have fewer re- Labor Relations.” County. In addition to the public outreach meet- more prevalent in recent years with the said. “These are real threats to the safety of sources,” Ms. Keshishian said. Innovative school-municipal partner- Mr. Kasko cherry picks through the ings, the public had the opportunity to popularity of Facebook and other social our residents that often happen within the “This bill is also unaccountable,” she ships in Woodbridge and Lyndhurst will July 26, 2005 report in an apparent at- attend this meeting and ask questions. networking sites, Asm. Bramnick said. confines of our own homes. Under this added, “because the private schools it also be highlighted in separate sessions. tempt to infer some sort of transgression Included in the presentation, which was Recently, two Florida girls were charged measure, New Jerseyans will be protected will benefit do not have to hire New More than 200 local school and munici- on the part of the town because one of the filmed and broadcast several times on with creating a fake Facebook profile of from attacks on their identities for a safer Jersey certified teachers, administer state pal officials are expected to attend. eight traffic hot spots was referred to as TV36, was the proposal to address the a classmate to humiliate her. environment in the digital age.” achievement tests to all students, or even The program will start at 9 a.m. (regis- Central and Clover in the report. The fact Central Ave. and Clover St. “in conjunc- report overall academic results. And, by tration, 8:30 a.m.) at the War Memorial of the matter is that Central Avenue and tion with the Union County Central Av- refusing to educate special needs stu- Auditorium in Trenton. For more infor- Clover Street was indeed the hot spot and enue Project.” dents, these schools will be allowed to mation, contact Frank Belluscio, NJSBA, the intersection under study, so it is abso- In his letter, Mr. Kasko writes: “For ‘cherry pick’ students, leaving the most at (609) 278-5202 or Bill Dressel, New lutely appropriate for the preliminary re- reasons presently unknown, Mr. Meth challenging and expensive-to-educate Jersey League of Municipalities, at (609) port to refer to that location as such. As will not respond to questions and we are special needs children for the public 695-3481, ext. 122. that same report indicates, the town was left with numerous inquiries resulting looking for ways to address a multitude from silence.” What questions, Mr. Kasko, of issues in that area, most notably, par- and from who? To be clear, Mr. Meth is ents’ concerns about their children cross- a professional consultant employed by ing Central Avenue, not only enroute to and assigned by the engineering firm and from school, but for social and recre- retained by the Town of Westfield. He is ational activities as well, and residents’ not a town employee nor is he an elected concerns about cut-through traffic that official. He answers to the town council could be induced by a traffic signal at the as a whole. The town hires outside con- exact intersection. So, is the answer to sultants for their objectivity and expertise further complicate the existing intersec- in specific matters. 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He was placed under Westfield Memorial Library will ary 23, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. During Davion, 54, of Rahway was arrested at arrest and transported to police head- sponsor various children’s programs this program, presented by Amateur Westfield police headquarters on an quarters, processed and released. in February and March. These pro- Astronomers, Inc., participants will outstanding Woodbridge criminal war- Fanwood grams are open to Westfield Memo- learn about outer space and view the rant in the amount of $686 and an out- Wednesday, January 12, Steven rial Library patrons and their chil- moon, planets, stars and constella- standing Elizabeth traffic warrant in Webb, 36, of Plainfield and Joseph dren. Individuals may register for the tions through a telescope. It will be the amount of $580. He was processed Prince, 48, of Scotch Plains were both programs online at wmlnj.org. The open to children in the elementary and turned over to the Woodbridge arrested on outstanding warrants fol- Police Department. lowing a report of two suspicious indi- library is located at 550 East Broad grades accompanied by an adult. Wednesday, January 19, a burglary viduals in the area of Midway Avenue Street. “Nina Music!” is set for Saturday, was reported at a residence on the 500 and Tillotson Road. According to po- “Aesop’s Tales Puppet Show,” open March 5, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. block of Alden Avenue, during which lice, Webb was processed, posted bail to children ages 4 and older, will be Nina Peterson uses rhythm to get the master bedroom was ransacked be- and was released, while Prince was featured on Saturday, February 5, children excited about singing. This fore an alarm system was triggered. processed and turned over to the from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. An adult program is open to children ages 3 Nothing was reported stolen at the time Piscataway Police Department. must attend with each child. and older, accompanied by an adult. of the report. Wednesday, January 12, Fred “Beverly Friend Tells Native “Close Encounters with Birds of WE WANT YOU…Full-day Kindergarten students Alex Canada, Mariana Thursday, January 20, a burglary was Mitchell, 45, of Newark was arrested American Tales” is scheduled for Prey” will be offered on Saturday, Morin and Ethan Stack invite families to join them for the Open House event at reported at a residence on the 1500 following a report of two suspicious Holy Trinity Interparochial School’s Mountainside Campus this Sunday, Janu- block of Rahway Avenue. Several sacks individuals in the area of a vacant resi- Saturday, February 12, from 10:30 to March 12, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. ary 30, at 10:30 a.m. This will start the weeklong celebration of Catholic Schools containing rare coins valued at between dence on Staggard Place. According to 11:15 a.m. Ms. Friend, a member of Rebecca Lesko from The Delaware Week, this year featuring the theme of “Catholic Schools – A+ for America.” $50,000 and $60,000 were reported sto- police, the two claimed to be construc- the Cherokee Sand Hill People, will Valley Raptor Center will bring a Registration will be held that day for the kindergarten, full-day PreK-4Plus, len from a second-floor master bed- tion workers hired by the homeowner. present traditional tales told in an raptor and present an interactive pro- PreK-4, PreK-3 and the Two-and-a-Half classes. Classrooms will be open and room. An iPod nano also was taken A subsequent check of Mitchell’s cre- interactive way. This program will be gram about hawks and owls. This faculty will be available to answer questions about the curriculum, the academic from the residence. dentials revealed the warrant out of open to children ages 3½ and older program is open to children ages 2½ program and the full range of after-school enrichment classes. Saturday, January 22, Mohammad Newark. Mitchell was transported to accompanied by an adult. and older accompanied by an adult. Salmy, 50, of Jersey City was arrested police headquarters, processed and re- Families may attend “Night Sky – “Pond Lives” is set for Saturday, at South and Central Avenues on an leased after posting bail. Listen and View” either on Tuesday, March 26, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Garwood Library Offers outstanding Newark warrant. He was Thursday, January 13, Marina processed and released after posting Kravets, 56, of Staten Island, N.Y. was “Snakes-n-Scales” will return to show $300 bail. arrested on an outstanding Fanwood IHM-St. Bart’s to Offer what kind of animals live in ponds, Large-Print, Audio Books Saturday, January 22, Omar Al Amin, warrant after a motor vehicle stop on both local and far away. This pro- 22, of Westfield was arrested after turn- the 500 block of North Avenue. She Bereavement Support gram is open to children ages 3 and GARWOOD – In response to the The library’s recently expanded ing himself in at Westfield police head- was transported to police headquarters, SCOTCH PLAINS – In recogni- older accompanied by an adult. growing population of people who audio book collection is geared to quarters on an outstanding Westfield processed and released. tion of the challenges faced by those can benefit from using large-print those who do not have the opportu- warrant. He was processed and released Thursday, January 13, LTD Hannah, who have suffered the recent loss of Single Jewish Friends and audio books, the Garwood Pub- nity to read but could listen to a book on $80 bail. 32, of Plainfield was arrested on an lic Library has recently expanded its while commuting, walking the dog, Scotch Plains outstanding Middlesex County warrant a loved one, the Immaculate Heart of Wednesday, January 19, Esther after a motor vehicle stop on Helen Mary (IHM) Parish will offer a series Set Sunday Luncheon collections. working at their desk, exercising or Although large-print titles have enjoying quiet time at home. Again, Rodriquez, 20, of Plainfield was ar- Street. He was transported to police of weekly support sessions begin- AREA – The Circle of Single Jew- rested and charged with second degree headquarters, processed and turned over ning Wednesday, March 16, at 7:30 ish Friends 49+ will hold a Meet and been widely regarded for the benefits the genres range from fiction to non- endangering the welfare of a child and to the Middlesex County Sheriff’s De- p.m. and continuing through Wednes- Eat Luncheon this Sunday, January they provide to individuals with vi- fiction, bestsellers to classics. There third degree assault by auto. partment. day, April 13. 30, at noon at Bertucci’s Italian Res- sion problems, they also can benefit also is an extensive collection of ju- According to police, the charges stem Friday, January 14, Marvan Palmer, All sessions will be held in IHM’s taurant, located at 899 St. Georges young people who are reluctant read- venile selections. from a December 1, 2010 motor vehicle II, 26, of Plainfield was arrested and Nazareth Center Lounge, located Avenue in Woodbridge. The cost is ers; anyone with dyslexia or other The Garwood Public Library is accident, which occurred at the inter- charged with possession of drug para- behind the Main Church at 1571 $3 plus the price of a meal off the learning disabilities, and those who located at the corner of Third Av- section of Terrill and Cushing Roads. phernalia following a motor vehicle stop simply prefer the ease of reading a enue and Walnut Street, behind the At the time of the accident, Rodriquez on the 200 block of South Avenue. He Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. Free menu and tip. Interested persons are was driving a 2007 Mercedes Benz on was transported to police headquarters, and open to all, these sessions are asked to respond by calling Roberta larger type face. Lincoln School complex. Hours of Large-print titles are available for operation are Monday through Terrill Road at a high rate of speed processed and released with a summons. being offered in association with St. at (908) 668-8450. without her lights on when she struck Friday, January 14, Dean Laster, 28, Bartholomew the Apostle Parish, also all ages at the Garwood Public Li- Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, 9 another vehicle, causing serious bodily of Cliffside Park was arrested on an of Scotch Plains. Veterans Center-VFW brary, with most being in a 16 point a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, 9 injury to the other driver. Also injured outstanding Weehawken warrant fol- Under the guidance of certified font, which is approved by the Na- a.m. to 1 p.m. was her 2-year-old daughter, who was lowing a motor vehicle stop on Terrill facilitators from the Family Life Of- Slate Valentine Dance tional Association for the Visually The library can be reached at (908) not properly restrained in a child safety Road. He was transported to police fice of the Archdiocese of Newark, Handicapped (NAVH). The library’s 789-1670 and via e-mail at seat, police said. headquarters, processed and released. KENILWORTH – The Kenilworth Her daughter sustained serious bodily Saturday, January 15, Kyle Harvin, participants will seek to provide a Veterans Center and Veterans of For- titles include a broad range of genres, [email protected]. For in- including mysteries, historical fic- formation about the library and its injury, with injuries to her head, face, 34, of Westfield was arrested and charged caring, confidential environment for eign Wars Chapter No. 2230 will host chest and legs, authorities reported. Ac- with driving while intoxicated (DWI) one another to allow an open sharing their annual Valentine’s Day ’50s tion, non-fiction, thrillers and biog- varied programs, visit the library’s raphies, as well as general fiction. website, youseemore.com/garwood. cording to police, Rodriquez was is- following a motor vehicle stop at Sec- of information, feelings and mutual Dance on Saturday, February 12, from sued multiple motor vehicle summonses ond Street and LaGrande Avenue. Ac- support. 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Kenilworth at the scene, including ones for reckless cording to police, he failed multiple so- For inquiries and information, call Veterans Center, located at 33 South driving and driving without her lights briety tests at the scene and was trans- Felicia Levine in the IHM Parish 21st Street. Historical Society Schedules on. The Scotch Plains Police ported to police headquarters, processed Office at (908) 889-2100, extension Tickets purchased in advance are Department’s detective bureau and traf- and released to a responsible party. no. 22. All calls will be kept strictly $25 and include draft beer, wine and fic bureau continued the investigation Saturday, January 15, Catherine confidential. General information and and determined that Rodriquez was driv- Rucinski, 22, of Berkeley Heights was soda. Tickets at the door will be $30. Bus Trip to Mohegan Sun ing while under the influence of mari- arrested and charged with DWI after a directions may be found on the IHM Guests are invited to bring their own KENILWORTH – The Kenilworth House. juana, police said. She was transported motor vehicle accident at Midway and Parish website, ihmparish.net; by snacks. “DJ Ed” will provide musi- Historical Society will host a bus trip Proceeds from all such fund-rais- to Scotch Plains police headquarters, North Avenues. According to police, calling the St. Bartholomew Parish cal entertainment, featuring the to Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, ing activities will benefit the where she was processed and turned she failed multiple field sobriety tests Office at (908) 322-5192 weekdays sounds of the 1950s. For tickets or Conn. on Saturday, February 26. Kenilworth Historical Society’s on- over to the Union County jail after she at the scene and was transported to and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., more information, visit the The bus will depart at 8 a.m. from going project to restore the 19th- failed to post bail set at $50,000. Chief police headquarters, processed and re- or by calling IHM’s Parish Office at Kenilworth Veterans Center or call St. Theresa’s School parking lot, lo- century Nitschke House and trans- Brian Mahoney stated that the charges leased to a responsible party. (908) 889-2100. (908) 276-9769. were delayed while police continued to Monday, January 17, Bernardo cated at 540 Washington Avenue in form it into a “living history” mu- gather statements and awaited forensic Crespo, 22, of Plainfield was arrested on Kenilworth, and return at approxi- seum and cultural arts center. results from the Union County lab. an outstanding warrant out of Plainfield mately 9 p.m. The $49 cost includes The Kenilworth Historical Society Wednesday, January 19, a business after a motor vehicle stop on South Av- motor coach transportation, an ap- is an independent, non-profit, tax- owner on Westfield Avenue reported that, enue. He was transported to police head- proximate six-hour visit to the casino, exempt organization dedicated to the sometime overnight, someone removed quarters, processed and released. which additionally houses a variety of research, preservation and interpre- an iron bench valued at approximately Tuesday, January 18, a resident of distinctive shops and popular restau- tation of local history and culture. $200 from the front of his business. the 100 block of Vinton Circle reported rants; a $10 coupon for free bets and a For further information and reser- Wednesday, January 19, a resident that someone burglarized his residence of Tussel Lane reported that a sometime between Sunday, January 16, coupon for a complimentary buffet or vations, call (908) 709-0391 or (908) houseguest removed her computer after 10 a.m. and Tuesday, January 18, $10 food credit. There will be compli- 709-0434. As space is limited, it is printer, valued at approximately $56. before 7:45 a.m. According to police, mentary door prizes on the trip. suggested that reservations be made Thursday, January 20, a resident of two laptop computers were removed. Gift certificates are available for early to ensure availability. Raritan Road reported that, sometime Tuesday, January 18, Jessica Will- the Mohegan Sun bus trip and for over the last two weeks, someone re- iams, 23, of Elizabeth was arrested on an all around other 2011 Kenilworth Historical Needle Nite Session moved a motor vehicle that was parked an outstanding South Orange warrant Society events, as well as for en- Set For February 4 in his driveway. According to police, the following a motor vehicle stop on the graved commemorative pavers in the victim was out of state during that time. 100 block of South Avenue. She was “Kenilworth Heritage Walkway” at FANWOOD – The monthly Thursday, January 20, Lucio Cortes- transported to headquarters, processed Needle Nite program will take place Reyes, 34, of Plainfield was arrested and released. WINNER! Kenilworth’s Oswald J. Nitschke and charged with driving while intoxi- Friday, January 21, Ahmed Ahmed, on Friday, February 4, at 7:30 p.m. Health Dept. Reveals in the Fanwood Presbyterian cated (DWI), after an officer responded 51, of Chatham was arrested on an When it comes to putting Church’s Westminster Hall on to a report of a motor vehicle accident outstanding warrant out of Newark af- Dates For Programs on Route 22. According to police, ter a motor vehicle stop on Martine your message before the right Marian Avenue. Cortes-Reyes fled the scene and was Avenue. He was transported to police people at the right time with the WESTFIELD – The Westfield Re- A new quilt project will be intro- found walking several blocks from headquarters, processed and released. greatest selling impact at the gional Health Department and Over- duced and the material will be avail- where the accident occurred. The of- Saturday, January 22, Fausto Garzon, lowest cost…the Leader/Times look Hospital will sponsor health able. Those people who are finish- ficer smelled the strong odor of alcohol 20, of Fanwood was arrested and education and screening programs at ing this year’s quilts will have time on his breath. Cortes-Reyes was placed charged with possession of a controlled is your winning advertising the Westfield Municipal Building, to work on them. under arrest after he failed multiple dangerous substance (CDS) after he medium on all counts! located at 425 East Broad Street. “We have to have a count and field sobriety tests, police said. He was approached an officer from behind while A respiratory screening will be held description of the finished quilts for transported to police headquarters, pro- the officer was investigating a suspi- RIGHT PEOPLE on Thursday, February 24, from 10 the Harvest Quilters Show in March,” cessed and released. cious parked motor vehicle in the 10 The Leader/Times a.m. to noon. A colorectal education said Pat Lake and Nancy Bassman, Plainfield residents Sergio Meza, 24, block of Paul Place. According to po- covers your market like and Romualdo Cortes, 38, both passen- lice, the officer asked Garzon to re- a blanket…reaches the program will be offered on Thursday, Needle Nite co-chairwomen. “There gers in Cortes-Reyes’ vehicle, also were move his hands from his front pockets people you want as March 24, also from 10 a.m. to noon. were 37 finished quilts at the last arrested and charged with obstruction and, when he did, the CDS fell to the customers. There will be no charge for either of count, toward a goal of 40.” of justice. According to police, the men ground. He was transported to police HIGH IMPACT these programs, but pre-registration The knit and crochet circle of women fled the scene and tried to hide. They headquarters, processed and released is required. A copy of the results will will continue working on the various were caught several blocks away and, with a summons. These newspapers generate after being arrested, were transported Saturday, January 22, Thomas the greatest selling impact be issued to each participant. projects they make for newborns, area because they’re where For more information, call Cus- nursing homes and those needing the to police headquarters, processed and Lepano, 42, of Fanwood was arrested people LOOK to buy! tomer Service, Community Health extra care of a prayer shawl. released. on an outstanding Garwood warrant Department, Overlook Hospital at 1- Friday, January 21, a resident of Coles after a motor vehicle stop on Martine RIGHT TIME Donated materials used end up in Avenue reported being the victim of Avenue. He was transported to police (800) 247-9580 or (908) 789-4070, many forms that benefit the charities When people are ready fraud after someone opened a credit headquarters, processed and released. to buy, they look at the ads extension no. 4074, Monday through that receive them. Needle Nite partici- card in her name and made several Mountainside in the Leader/Times for Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. pants can then use their newly learned hundred dollars worth of purchases Wednesday, January 19, Morris A. shopping guidance. The Westfield Regional Health De- skills at home. For further information without her authorization. Dozier, 52, of Newark was arrested on partment serves residents in the towns about these projects or directions to Friday, January 21, Adaliria Debaena, an outstanding warrant after being LOW COST of Westfield, Springfield, Garwood, the Fanwood Presbyterian Church, 56, of Elizabeth was arrested on a $153 picked up at the Elizabeth Police De- These newspapers will outstanding warrant issued by the partment. produce better results at Fanwood, Roselle Park, New Provi- contact the church office at (908) 889- dence, Mountainside and Summit. 8891 or [email protected]. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 27, 2011 Page 7 Center For Hope to Honor Westfield Library Launches Three During Charity Ball Online Job Search Resource SCOTCH PLAINS – The Center Plains will receive the Community WESTFIELD – The Westfield Me- ers at all experience and education for Hope Hospice and Palliative Care, Business For Hope Award, in recogni- morial Library is now offering the Job levels, from exploring and matching based in Scotch Plains, will host its tion of its benevolent support of the & Career AcceleratorTM, a compre- suitable occupations from more than 28th Annual Charity Ball on Satur- Center For Hope Hospice and its mis- hensive online job search system. This 1,000 detailed occupation profiles to day, February 19. Beginning at 6:30 sion. Linda Weaver will receive the online resource provides job seekers finding available jobs in their area p.m., this fundraiser will take place at Community Service Award for her with the tools they need to find their from a database of over five million The Grand Summit Hotel, located at commitment to the Center For Hope next job, all in one application. up-to-date job postings. 570 Springfield Avenue in Summit. Auxiliary and her dedication as a Cen- Patrons can easily access the online With Job and Career AcceleratorTM, This year’s honoree, Frank P. ter For Hope Hospice volunteer. program with their library card. There users can create professional résumés Lettera, will receive the Coloney- The purpose of the hospice’s an- is no charge. All patrons need to do is using its powerful resume tool featur- Hudson Award. Mr. Lettera has been nual ball is for friends and benefac- visit the library’s website, wmlnj.org, ing more than 120 model résumés. managing director of the Hanley Fu- tors of Center For Hope Hospice to at the library or from any Internet- The program also offers users the neral Home in New Dorp, Staten Is- come together with administration, enabled computer. opportunity to create cover letters, to land, N.Y. for the past 22 years. staff and the board of trustees to re- “The library is able to offer this master interviewing and networking Over the last four years, Mr. Lettera flect on past milestones, celebrate outstanding database as a result of techniques and even to learn how to has served as a member of the Center goals and achievements and pledge NEW YEAR, NEW FRIEND…In keeping with the new year, the Woman’s Club the New Jersey State Library receiv- use popular work-related software For Hope Hospice’s Board of Trust- monetary support for the future of of Westfield (WCW) recently installed new member Arlene Waks, right, during ing a $5.1-million-dollar grant from applications. ees. In 2009, he organized the first quality end-of-life care provided by a ceremony at a general meeting of the club at the Masonic Lodge in Westfield. the National Telecommunications and In addition, it helps job seekers Center For Hope Hospice 5K Run/ Center For Hope Hospice. Pictured welcoming her are WCW President Dolores Geisow, left, and First Vice- Information Administration and plan, tailor and track multiple job Walk, which drew 100 participants. Center For Hope Hospice’s mis- President Jennifer Principato. For more information concerning the WCW, call matching funds of $1.5 million from searches at the same time while pro- The honoree dedicated the 2010 5K sion is to provide terminally ill pa- (908) 656-6419. the Bill and Melinda Gates Founda- viding advice and tips at every step. Run/Walk in memory of his nephew, tients, their families and loved ones tion,” said Westfield Memorial Li- Interested persons are asked to stop Patrick Allocca. This fundraiser at- with the natural, humane care known brary Director Phil Israel. “Training by the library, call Jen Schulze at tracted more than 400 participants as hospice, including physical, emo- Miller-Cory to Showcase courses are being developed and will (908) 789-4090, extension no. 4140, and raised over $30,000. Mr. Lettera tional and spiritual support, without be offered at the library in the upcom- or visit wmlnj.org and click on the also is an integral member of the concern for race, ethnicity, religious Historic Valentines Feb. 6 ing weeks.” icon for Job and Career Accelerator Center For Hope Hospice’s Develop- affiliation or ability to pay. LearningExpress Job & Career on the home page. The Westfield Me- ment Committee, which raises funds Tickets for the charity ball are $100. WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory Sugar Sunday” on March 6 and “The AcceleratorTM provides personalized, morial Library is located at 550 East for patients who do not have the abil- For more information, or to order House Museum, located at 614 Art of Silhouettes” on March 13. step-by-step assistance for job seek- Broad Street. ity to pay for services. tickets, call Barbara Witt at (908) Mountain Avenue in Westfield, will Open-hearth cooking demonstrations This year, two community service 288-9112. For ad journal informa- present a program entitled “Historic also will resume in March. awards will be presented at the charity tion, call Phyllis Layton or Judi Valentines” on Sunday, February 6, For more information on pro- Girl Scouts to Commence ball. Stagehouse Tavern of Scotch Chiusano at (908) 889-7780. from 2 to 4 p.m. grams or to schedule a school or The writing of romantic notes and scout tour, call the museum office letters for St. Valentine’s Day was at (908) 232-1776 or e-mail Cookie Sales February 1 very popular in Colonial America. [email protected]. AREA – Girl Scouts residing in goes to the bakery. Funds received By the mid-1800s, the first mass- The museum’s website is the eastern area of the Girl Scouts by the council are used for activities produced Valentine’s Day cards were millercoryhouse.org. Heart of New Jersey (GSHNJ) and services, and each troop receives sold, and an industry was born. Council’s region, ages 5 through the remaining funds, about 12 per- Since that time, businesses have Financial Aid Program 17, will begin taking orders for Girl cent of the amount that they sell, for created valentines in a wide variety Scout Cookies® on Tuesday, Feb- unique programming at the local of styles, motifs and themes. One On Tap at Library ruary 1. The sale will continue troop level. type was the valentine-making “kit” GARWOOD – A financial aid through Thursday, February 24. For booth sale listings and detailed for children. Cards came in a pack- workshop, featuring representatives They also will conduct cookie- information about specific sale times age or booklet and were cut or from Ecliptic Financial Advisors, booth sales throughout the region and locations, check the GSHNJ Coun- punched out and sometimes as- will take place on Thursday, Febru- at local businesses through Satur- cil website, gshnj.org. Inquiries about sembled. The envelopes were simi- ary 3, at 7 p.m. at the Garwood day, April 23. the 2011 Cookie Sale Program may be larly cut out and glued. Public Library. Cookies are $4 a box, and all pro- e-mailed to [email protected]. Jean Groszmann will share her This free college-funding work- ceeds from the cookie sale provide collection of vintage valentine-mak- shop will address the high cost of Girl Scouting opportunities for the ing kits with visitors to the museum. college, including debunking the entire GSHNJ region, which includes Children also will have the opportu- “five great myths” about college Union, Essex, Hudson, Somerset, nity to make a craft and listen to a funding, picking colleges that give Hunterdon, southern Warren and valentine story. The museum’s gift the best financial aid packages, and parts of Middlesex counties. The Shabbatones at Camp Yachad! shop, offering Colonial toys, books, reducing out-of-pocket expenses, Eight cookie varieties are avail- crafts and educational items, will be among other topics. able: Tagalongs, Do-Si-Dos, open as well. Admission to the pro- Registration is required for this Samoas, Thin Mints, Trefoils, Home Video Studio Shows gram will be $3 for adults and $1 for event, and can be done in person at Lemon Chalet Cremes, Dulce de students; children under age 4 may the library, by calling (908) 789- Leche and Thank U Berry Munch. attend for free. 1670, or via the library’s interactive All cookies are kosher and have 0 How Camp Yachad Rocks The Miller-Cory House Museum calendar page found on its website: trans fat per serving. is a nationally recognized living mu- youseemore.com/garwood. Along with traditional in-person WESTFIELD – When you send and did the close-ups, of smaller seum, listed on both the State and The Garwood Public Library is sales, Girl Scouts are now learning your kids to camp, you hope they groups of counselors interacting with National Registers of Historic Places located at the corner of Third Avenue how to use social media tools to have fun and make new friends. You the campers, so we got the big picture and as a site on the New Jersey and Walnut Street, at the back of the establish their goals, learn about hope they’re engaged in the activi- as well as the smaller moments.” Women’s Heritage Trail. Lincoln School complex. It is open electronic marketing and track their ties. At Camp Yachad, run by the JCC Mr. Goldstein asked Mr. Weiniger Upcoming Sunday events at the Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to sales. They are using their first so- of Central New Jersey, parents don’t for an even shorter, promotional ver- museum include “A Farmer’s Year 8 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., cial media venue as a business tool, have to just hope. They can see for sion to put on the camp’s website. “I for Children” on February 13, “Maple and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cookie Club, a password-protected themselves, thanks to a video cre- challenged him to come up with a interactive website, through which ated by Dan Weiniger of Home Video three-minute video. He still captured they can announce the cookie-sale Studio in Westfield. the essence of the program, which I Two River Posts Promotions fundraiser to family and friends Mr. Weiniger filmed one of the was grateful for,” said Mr. Goldstein. through e-cards and can follow up camp’s signature weekly programs, The comments Mr. Goldstein got by taking orders from their family the Friday afternoon Rockin’ Shabbat. about the video have all been posi- Of Two Bank Executives and friends online. “It’s a celebration of the coming Jew- tive. “It’s a nice promotional tool,” MIDDLETOWN – William D. the American Bankers Association. Nearly 80 percent of the cookie ish Sabbath, the Shabbat,” said Mike he said. Moss, president and CEO of Two Mr. Werner most recently served sale revenue stays within the local Goldstein, Camp Yachad co-director. Mr. Goldstein was so happy with River Community Bank, has an- as Executive Vice-President and council. The remaining 20 percent Campers ages 5 to 14 join together in the Rockin’ Shabbat video, he’d like nounced that A. Richard Abrahamian Chief Operating Officer of QNB the gymnasium for the week’s culmi- Mr. Weiniger to come back and film has been promoted to Bank, a 10-branch bank nating camp experience. “Essentially, the camp’s end-of-summer show. Executive Vice-Presi- headquartered in it’s a rock concert,” Mr. Goldstein You can see the video on the JCC’s dent and Chief Finan- Quakertown, Pa. He said, with the camp’s band, the Camp Yachad website: http:// cial Officer, and that served that institution Shabbatones, leading everyone in a www.jccnj.org/camp/ Robert C. Werner has for more than 24 years. spirit-filled rock concert featuring shabatones.html. been promoted to Ex- Mr. Werner also was an Jewish camp songs and the blessings Home Video Studio offers a vari- ecutive Vice President Associate of to welcome in the Sabbath. ety of video shooting, copying and and Chief Operating Littlewood, Shain & During the Rockin’ Shabbat, more editing services. Contact Dan at New Officer of the bank. Company, a bank con- than 750 campers, counselors and Jersey-based Home Video Studio di- “Rich and Rob play sulting firm based in parents fill the gymnasium for sing- rectly at (908) 301-9300 or e-mail key roles in providing Wayne, Pa., for more Interior Renovations ing and dancing. [email protected]. Visit for the continued than six years. “I was blown away by the quality,” the website to learn more about Dan’s growth and prosperity Mr. Werner holds a Mr. Goldstein said of the initial 12- services at of our bank,” Mr. Moss Bachelor of Arts degree KITCHENS • BATHROOMS • BASEMENTS • MILLWORKING minute video Mr. Weiniger created. www.homevideostudio.com/dan. To stated. “Our industry A. Richard Abrahamian in Economics from REPLACEMENT WINDOWS • RE-FIT EXISTING ROOMS “It was astounding to me because he learn more about Camp Yachad, visit and our economy will Villanova University, not only captured the energy of the http://www.jccnj.org/camp/ face numerous challenges in 2011, Villanova, Pa. 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PUBLICATION Carol Darlene Burrill, Worked For FBI; More Community News Active In WSO, Churches and WCW – Obituaries – Carol Darlene Burrill, née Cox, napolis office for nine years and later Library Displays Collections was born November 11, 1939 in as a legal assistant at the law firm of Thomas Potts, Jr., 85, Senior Engineer; Morgan County, Ind. She went to be Gutterman, Wolkstein, Klinger & with her Lord on January 9, 2011. Yohalem in Westfield, N.J. for 12 years. Active In Square Dance and Community Saluting MLK and Yankees Darlene was a graduate of Emi- She was preceded in death by her Thomas J. Potts, Jr., 85, of Rowley, England Council of Round Dance WESTFIELD – Through the end of memorabilia owned by eight-year- nence High School and attended In- parents, Ruth Maxwell Cox and H. Mass. passed away on Saturday, Janu- Cuers, and also the president of the diana University and Maurice Cox. She is sur- January, the Westfield Memorial Li- old Daniel Fox of Westfield. The col- ary 15, 2011, at his home with his local callers association, Tri-State, and brary is exhibiting a collection of Dr. lection includes Yankee statues, pho- Indiana Central Busi- vived by her husband, family by his side. He is survived by Local Round Dance Teachers Asso- ness College in India- Roger G. Burrill, and chil- Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta tographs, a T-shirt, baseball cards his loving wife of 64 years, Barbara ciation, “ACCORD.” Thomas was Scott King memorabilia. The majority and a cap. napolis, Ind. She lived dren, Monique “Nikki” M. (MacMillan) Potts. awarded the prestigious Yankee Clip- in Minneapolis, Minn. Burrill of Seattle, Wash. of the items in the front display case are The display cases can be seen any- Thomas was born October 24, 1925 per award for service to the New En- owned by Patricia Faggins, one of the time the library is open. Library hours for five years and was and Garth Burrill, his wife, in New York, N.Y., the gland Square and Round an active member of Mary Beth, and her grand- founders of the Dr. Martin Luther King, are Monday through Thursday, 9:30 son of the late Thomas J. Dance community. He Jr. Association of Westfield. a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 5 the Golden Valley daughter, Violet Elizabeth, Sr. and Lois (Smith) was inducted into the Lutheran Church. of Charlotte, N.C.; her sis- Among the artifacts are a Life maga- p.m.; Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Potts. Square Dance Founda- zine, dated April 12, 1968, with a and Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. She lived in ter, Jacqueline Hall, and her He graduated from tion of New England Hall Westfield, N.J. for 18 husband, Charlie, and her cover story on Dr. King’s life, and a The Westfield Memorial Library is Westfield High School of Fame in 1998. He was Newsweek magazine, dated Septem- located at 550 East Broad Street. In- years, where she helped brother, Charles Cox, and in Westfield, N.J., Class part of a group of callers found the Westfield his wife, Vera, all of ber 2, 1963, featuring the March on dividuals who would like to display Carol Darlene Burrill of 1943. Thomas then invited to “Legacy,” a na- Washington for Jobs and Freedom. their collections and artwork at the Symphony Orchestra Greencastle, Ind. Also sur- graduated from Brook- tional group of dancers, and was active in the Redeemer viving are many nieces and nephews. Ms. Faggins’ godmother attended the library should call Jen Schulze, head lyn Polytech, Class of callers and cuers. historic march, where Dr. King gave of Adult Services, at (908) 789-4090 Lutheran Church and the Woman’s Memorials may be made to the 1945. During his work- In addition to his wife, Club of Westfield. Upon moving to Ascension Lutheran Church, 1225 his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, and press 0. ing career, he was a se- he is survived by three and the button that she wore is dis- Matthews, N.C., Darlene became an E. Morehead Street, Charlotte, N.C. nior engineer for Na- sons and two daughters, active member of the Ascension 28204 or to Pancreatic Cancer Re- played. There also is a book of paper Sierra Club to Feature tional Radio and he re- Thomas J. Potts, III and dolls of the King family. Lutheran Church in Charlotte, N.C. search in care of the University of tired from Chu Associ- Thomas J. Potts, Jr. his wife, Christine, of Conservation Speaker and the Charlotte Christian Women’s Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Cen- Also included is a letter the Bethel ates in Littleton, Mass. Wakefield, Mass., Edward R. Potts Baptist Church of Westfield received AREA – The Sierra Club will Club. She was a member of the Soci- ter, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX Thomas was active in the Town of and his wife, Yvonne, of Hampton, ety of FBI Alumni. 77210-4486. from Coretta Scott King thanking present Laura Szwak, director of Out- Rowley, having served on the Plan- Va., Jane E. Harris of Rowley, Mass., reach and Education at the New Jersey She worked for the FBI at the India- January 27, 2011 the church for a donation she re- ning Board and the Board of Appeals Amy D. Walker and her husband, ceived to continue her husband’s Conservation Foundation, at its for 50 years. He was a life member of Bob, of Rosebury, Ore. and James D. work, and a photograph of Ms. Wednesday, February 9 meeting. The the Rowley Volunteer Fire Depart- Potts and his wife, Kimberly, of Faggins and Mrs. King at a tribute meeting will take place from 7:30 to 9 ment and a member of the Rowley Amesbury, Mass. He also leaves seven luncheon, held in the Hyatt Regency p.m. at The Library of the Chathams, Basketball Classic Saturday Auxiliary Police Department and the grandchildren, Kelleigh Potts Bland Hotel in Princeton in 1988. located at 214 Main Street in Chatham. Rowley Civil Defense Force. He was and her husband, Steve, John A. Har- Newspaper articles about the King Ms. Szwak will discuss the history active in the Civil Air Patrol during ris, Edward R. Potts, II and his wife, monument located between the Town of her group, starting with the cam- To Benefit the Homeless World War II and was a licensed Ham Dana, Amber King, Justin Potts, Bank and the South Avenue traffic paign to stop the proposed Morris Radio Operator for over 60 years, Joshua Potts and his wife, Laura, and circle in Westfield are part of the County Airport in the 1960s, which AREA – For the 17th year in a row, versus Plainfield High School and had contacts around the world. Jacob Potts, and five great-grand- New Jersey’s best high school bas- Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 exhibit as well. resulted in the creation of the Great Thomas was on the advisory board at children. By the windows to the far left of the Swamp. She will then give an over- ketball teams will battle for ranking for students. Tickets are available at the Nashoba Valley Regional School. A private prayer circle was held for and improved conditions for local participating schools and at B.B. library entrance is a second display view of the group’s current open space Square dancing was a big part of his the family. There were no calling case, currently filled with Yankee preservation efforts. Admission is free homeless people during the annual Miller, 283 North Broad Street in life. He was a member of several square hours. In lieu of flowers, donations in “Elizabeth Coalition to House the Elizabeth. For ticket information, call and open to the public. For more dance associations, where he held of- his memory may be made to the Library Invites Kids information, call (908) 233-2414. Homeless Basketball Classic” this (908) 352-7300. Tickets also will be fices in square and round dance, in- Square Dance Foundation of New Saturday, January 29, at the Dunn available at the door of the Dunn cluding The Barnstormers Square England, Inc., 238 Woburn Street, To Scavenger Hunt WSL Thrift Shop Sets Sports Center, located at 600 Pearl Sports Center on the day of the game. Dance Club, where he was a caller for Reading, MA 01867. WESTFIELD – To celebrate Street in Elizabeth. Proceeds from the tripleheader will 30 years. He and his wife, Barbara, Arrangements were by the F.S. Groundhog Day, the Youth Services Bag Day For Feb. 5 This year’s lineup will feature benefit the Elizabeth Coalition to House were part of the group that incorpo- Roberts and Son Funeral Home of Department of the Westfield Memo- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Ser- match-ups between local rivals St. the Homeless, one of the first agencies rated the Square Dance Foundation of Rowley. For information, or to send rial Library will hold a special Scav- vice League’s Thrift Shop, located at Mary’s and Scotch Plains-Fanwood, to work with homeless people in the New England, Inc. He was president condolences, please visit enger Hunt at the library. 114 Elmer Street in Westfield, will followed by St. Patrick’s and New- State of New Jersey. Since its inception of the New England Council of Square www.fsrobertsandson.com. On Wednesday, February 2, at 6:45 hold its annual end-of-winter Bag ark Tech. The finale will feature in 1981, the Coalition has been in the Dance Callers, president of the New January 27, 2011 p.m., children in the second, third Day on Saturday, February 5, from 9 Elizabeth High School and Plainfield forefront of responding to the needs of and fourth grades will be given rhym- a.m. to 4 p.m. High School, both Union County thousands of homeless families and ing clues and then sent scurrying On Bag Day, customers may pur- powerhouses that are becoming an- individuals in Union County. Cinema and Cooking Events around the library to find the answers chase a grocery-sized bag for $5 and nual rivals. The Basketball Classic, the major in books and pictures throughout the fill it to the brim with clothing, toys, This benefit has evolved to be- fundraiser for the Coalition, brings library’s first floor. A brief orienta- books, shoes and household items. come one of the premier dates on the together corporate sponsors, local To Take Place at Library tion will precede the event, and prizes There is no limit to the number of bags increasingly popular New Jersey High businesses and individual fans of will be awarded afterwards. that can be purchased and filled. The School Boys Basketball calendar. The high-school basketball, as well as FANWOOD – To celebrate Black nese New Year” on Thursday, Febru- The scavenger hunt is open to full- week following the sale, the shop’s event schedule is as follows: top-ranked teams in New Jersey, to History Month, the Fanwood Memo- ary 3, at 7 p.m. at the library. During service Westfield Memorial Library shelves and racks will be stocked with 5 p.m. – St. Mary’s High School of raise the consciousness of the home- rial Library will present “Underneath this hands-on program, participants cardholders only. To register for this merchandise for spring and summer. Elizabeth versus Scotch Plains- less issue and to assist those in need the Harlem Moon: African-Ameri- will learn the history of dumplings program, go to the library’s website, The Westfield Service League, a Fanwood High School of shelter and food. For more infor- cans in the Early Years of Cinema” on and the techniques of dumpling mak- wmlnj.org, and click on the Events non-profit volunteer organization, 6:45 p.m. – St. Patrick’s High School mation on the Elizabeth Coalition to Wednesday, February 2, at 7:30 p.m. ing. Chef Brian Campell will ask for calendar, or call (908) 789-4090, ext 3. also operates a consignment shop at of Elizabeth versus Newark Tech House the Homeless, visit Brooklyn-based film/video archi- help from some members of the audi- The Westfield Memorial Library the same location. All proceeds from 8:15 p.m. – Elizabeth High School theelizabethcoalition.org. vist Russell Scholl will offer a survey ence, and everyone will be able to is located at 550 East Broad Street. sales in the shops are donated to showcasing the pioneering work of sample the dumplings. Mr. Campell is It is open 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Mon- local charities in the community. For black actors and filmmakers from the a graduate of the Culinary Arts Insti- day through Thursday; 9:30 a.m. to further information, call the thrift first half of the 20th century. tute in Jersey City and has worked in 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 1 shop at (908) 233-2530 or visit This program includes “All Colored restaurants in the area. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. thewestfieldserviceleague.wordpress.com/ Cast” shorts, as well as excerpts from The Friends of the Fanwood Me- feature films, and incorporates drama, morial Library will sponsor both of comedy, cartoons and Soundies-short these programs. The library is located music films made for coin-operated at North Avenue and Tillotson Road. “video jukeboxes” in the 1940s. For more information and to register Area residents also are invited to for either event, call the library at “Learn to Make Dumplings for Chi- (908) 322-6400. Bat Mitzvah Project Holds Special Meaning For Family FANWOOD – For her bat mitzvah families. So far, Ms. Schindele has AWARD RECIPIENTS...Four students at Union Catholic High School were this month at Temple Sholom of raised almost $3,000, and she hopes awarded the 2010 Navin Bros. Food Service Scholarship. Pictured with Mr. Fanwood/Scotch Plains, adult stu- to raise even more. To support her Joseph Navin, President of Navin Bros., Inc. left to right, are: Cristina Bonner, dent Mari Schindele and learn more about Michael De Angelis, Timothy Nugent and Jessica Colucci. has chosen a project CMD, visit with special meaning curecmd.org/events/ Union Catholic Students Receive Scholarships and hope for her fam- njmarathon2011. ily. Becoming a bat Ms. Schindele is the SCOTCH PLAINS - Senior Jes- throughout the New York tri-state mitzvah includes cre- wife of Matt Wiener and sica Colucci, Sophomore Michael area. ating a special project also is the mother of CHECK MATE...The Westfield Chess Club recently held the Winter Scholastic De Angelis and Freshmen Timothy The scholarship was established at the Westfield ‘Y’ on January 16. Pictured are the winners of the Under 1250 to show that the indi- Noah, a fifth grader. She section. Pictured, left to right, are: David Zhurbinsky, Marko Van Selous, Sikata Nugent and Cristina Bonner were in memory of Mary Ellen Swinden, a vidual realizes her re- thanks her family, Temple B Sengupta, John Cartier, and Roshan Idnani. recently awarded the 2010 Navin Navin Bros. employee who worked sponsibility to help Sholom, her friends and Bros. Food Service Scholarship at at Union Catholic and passed away make the world a bet- the community for their Union Catholic High School in in the fall of 2008. ter place. support. The Westfield Chess Club Scotch Plains. The scholarship recipients were Ms. Schindele’s Founded in 1913, Navin Bros., Inc. oversees all food selected based on their academic second grader, Temple Sholom is a Re- service operations at Union Catholic standing as well as their involvement Ruthie, suffers from form Jewish Congrega- Announces Winners High School, as well as at schools in extra-curricular activities. Mari Schindele congenital muscular tion led by Rabbi Joel WESTFIELD – The Westfield Zhurbinsky of Scotch Plains scored dystrophy, a condition that causes Abraham. The temple and its religious Chess Club held the Winter Scholas- three wins and one loss to capture the muscle weakness from birth and may school are home to about 250 families tic at the Westfield ‘Y’ on January 16 first place trophy at a time control of result in various neurological, physi- from the greater Scotch Plains/Fanwood attracting 35 chess players from all game/30 in which both players had cal or cognitive impairments. Some area. Currently residing within the over the state of New Jersey coming 30 minutes to complete their moves. Gray Funeral Homes children never gain the ability to walk; Fanwood Presbyterian Church, the from as far away as Toms River and Marko Van Selous of Pennington others may lose the ability as they temple has purchased five acres of land Rockaway. came in second on tiebreaks with a Since 1897 grow older. in Scotch Plains for its future home. The players participated in three score of three wins and one loss. For her project, Ms. Schindele will Temple Sholom is a member of the sections which were divided into the Sikata Sengupta of Warren came in run in the New Jersey half marathon Union for Reform Judaism. open section, under 1250 section and third on tiebreaks also with three in Long Branch on Sunday, May 1, For more information about the the under 750 section. wins and one loss. John Cartier of for Cure CMD. Cure CMD is an all- temple or joining the congregation, In the top section, the open sec- Millburn took the fourth place trophy volunteer organization with no over- call (908) 889-4900, e-mail tion, the players played three games with 2 wins 1 draw and one loss. head. Every cent donated goes to [email protected] or visit at a time control of game/45 in which In fifth place on tiebreaks with two funding research and helping affected sholomnj.org. both players had 45 minutes to com- wins one draw and one loss Roshan plete their moves. Idnani of Basking Ridge took home Garwood Seniors Reveal Jordan Kovar, the number one seed the fifth place trophy. Andrew from Toms River, came out on top Greenberg and Virinch Kotamraju with a perfect score of three wins and also played well with an identical

Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in no losses. In second place Maanan score gaining rating points in sixth Highlights of Meeting Ganthapodi of Lawrenceville scored and seventh place. A total of 14 play- 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. GARWOOD – The Garwood Se- Club members are reminded that two wins and one loss to edge out five ers competed in this section. Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the nior Citizens Club held its regularly their $5 annual dues are due and to other players on tiebreaks, who also In the under 750 section Anuj Patel personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or scheduled January 20 meeting at the bring their membership card to get it finished with two points. of Edison scored three points out of cremation. Garwood Firehouse, attended by 47 punched. In third place, Alan Tong of four to capture the first place trophy. members, during which participants The club additionally expressed best Holmdel captured the third place tro- Bryan Zhang of Green Brook ob- Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home welcomed new member Patricia wishes to two club members who re- phy. Merrick Sig Chang from tained three points out of four to 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. Eckert. cently sustained injuries from falls. Princeton placed fourth. The fifth come in second place on tiebreaks. Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 The highlight of the meeting was Finally, plans will be announced at place trophy went to Thomas Lauren Jobson of Glen Gardner William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. the 50th anniversary celebration for the next meeting concerning the 2011 Elberling of Berkeley Heights. won the first three games before a last NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 Barbara and Scottie Brodie, who also schedule of five bus rides for dining, Trophies were awarded to the top round loss coming in third place on (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 sponsored a large vanilla sheet cake. dancing, plays and eating. five players in the open section. Kyle tiebreaks. Nicholas Sherman of The festivities included vocal rendi- The Garwood Senior Citizens Club Garrison of Toms River and Vaed Succusanna came in fourth place on tions of “Some Enchanted Evening,” is open to anyone from Garwood who Khurjekar of Basking Ridge also had tiebreaks with an identical score of John-Michael “J.M.” Jones with harmonica accompaniment, and is 62 years and older. Meetings are an excellent result with two points three points. Aishwari Desai of Edison N.J. Lic. #4869 “The Anniversary Waltz.” Pinho’s of held on the first and third Thursdays but came in sixth and seventh place. took the fifth place trophy home with Director Roselle supplied sandwiches for the of the month. Anyone interested in They were edged out of the trophies a score of two points out of four. gathering. joining the club is invited to attend but came away with a lot of rating A total of seven players competed www.grayfuneralhomes.com During the business portion of the the next meeting, to be held at noon points. A total of 14 players com- in this section. 2004 New Jersey Co- meeting, the club president read “10 on February 3 at the Garwood Fire peted in this section. State Chess Champion Todd Lunna Tips for Better Senior Health.” House, and to ask for Dolores. In the under 1250 section David directed for the Westfield Chess Club. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 27, 2011 Page 9 WF Teachers Selected to Nickels, Dimes Makes Attend Princeton Seminar Sense to 4th Graders WESTFIELD – Two Social Stud- Princeton University East Asia Cen- By STEVEN MILLER saving. To spark discussion, we broke ies teachers in the Westfield Public ter Seminar for Teachers included the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Schools, Roosevelt teacher Karen submission of a letter describing the classes into groups, each of which Lust and Westfield High School teaching background and interest in WESTFIELD – From time imme- worked together to compile a list of teacher Elizabeth Walsh, have been studying Asia. morial, teaching kids the value of items for its respective category. accepted into Princeton University’s Each session includes a lecture money has been a challenge. Re- The “need” groups came up with East Asian Seminar for Educators from a prominent professor of Asian cently, help has arrived in the form of the expected set of must-haves: house, program. They will be gaining addi- religion, philosophy, art or culture “Nickels, Dimes, and Dollars,” a book clothes, food, electricity, text books tional knowledge about topics in and a follow-up discussion. In prepa- by Ellen Sabin that teaches grade- and medical care. Then there was the world history that focus on East Asian ration for the monthly seminars, the school children about money mat- one boy who insisted a Harry Potter countries, such as Japan, China and Social Studies teachers are expected ters. Lego set was up there with nourish- Korea. to complete extensive readings. The In early January, I had the honor of ment and shelter. The teachers recently met with program also requires presentation introducing “Nickels” to the four The “wants” exercise was more Steven Teiser, Professor of Religion and submission of a final curriculum fourth-grade classes at Wilson El- fun. Based on our sample of 80, at Princeton University and Lesley project. ementary School here in Westfield. I Westfield’s fourth graders’ collective Solomon, National Consortium for “The experience so far has been did so on behalf of The McGraw-Hill wish list ranges from the modest to Teaching Asia Seminar Leader for marvelous,” stated Karen Lust. “We Companies, my employer and the the lavish to the absurd. From the book’s publisher, which graciously low-cost aisle, the students wanted New Jersey to discuss the program. are gaining invaluable information PERFECT SCORE…Eleven Westfield High School students received a perfect They joined approximately 25 se- and acquiring many resources that score on the SAT or SAT 2. Pictured standing, left to right, are: Rachel Baron, gave a copy of the book to each of candy, baseball cards, shoes and lected educators from throughout will enhance the lessons that we Danielle Fields, Alexander Jedruszczak, Justin Lee, Pengju Jin, Nicholas Wilson’s 80 fourth graders, includ- books. Up the scale were vacations to New Jersey who participated in a teach.” Zahorodny. Front row, left to right, are: Jane Braun, Cynthia Lam, Cheryl Wu, ing my son Sandy, as part of a finan- Disneyworld, ponies, composite bats, simulcast broadcast in collaboration The seminar is funded by the Free- Stephanie Tepper, and Priyanka Nayer. cial literacy drive that will ultimately luxury box seats and Ferraris. My with universities throughout the coun- man Foundation, in association with include 5,000 students. absolute favorite was the boy who try. It included a lecture on Confu- the Asia Studies Center, University As part of the drive, employee- wanted an Umpa Lumpa from Willie cianism given by Professor Teiser Center for International Studies and 11 WHS Students Earn volunteers organized by my colleague Wonka’s factory. I wish I’d have with a follow-up discussion. the National Consortium for Teach- Laura Breitenbach signed up to spend thought of that! Chocolate on de- The application process for the ing About Asia at Columbia University. a half hour in the classroom to give an mand, and service with a smile. Perfect SAT Score overview of the book. Getting back to business, we then WESTFIELD – Westfield High Chinese; and Nicholas Zahorodny, And that’s how I found myself at turned our attention to topic four: chari- School has received notification that Writing; Jane Braun, Math; Cynthia Wilson School during the first two table giving. The conversation natu- 11 students earned a perfect score of Lam, Critical Reading and Writing; Fridays of 2011. rally grew more serious here, and the 800 on the SAT or SAT 2 subject tests Cheryl Wu, Critical Reading; Wilson Principal Joseph Malanga children responded with deep com- taken in October, November and Stephanie Tepper, Writing; and warmly embraced the program and passion. Among their list worthy re- December 2010. Priyanka Nayer, Math and Writing. gave me a 30-minute slot to speak to cipients: homeless people, orphans, These students, and the subjects in Westfield High School Principal each fourth-grade class. The teach- hurricane victims, soup kitchens, syna- which they received a perfect score Peter Renwick commended the stu- ers, Richard Salls, Dorothy Wade, gogues and churches. It was moving are as follows: Rachel Baron, Criti- dents on the outstanding achievement. Matthew Borchin and Mary Tarashuk to hear the kids list all of those less cal Reading; Danielle Fields, Math 2; “It speaks volumes about your abili- were excellent hosts and partners in fortunate they wanted to help. Alexander Jedruszczak, Math; Justin ties and your commitment to your this effort. Lastly, we turned to savings. What Lee, Critical Reading; Pengju Jin, education,” he stated. The classroom sessions followed they wanted to save for checked all the format of the book, highlighting the boxes: college, houses, cars, va- five main topic areas in a way that cations, retirement and one boy who WF Education Association was meant to be interactive and fun. wanted a gold wristwatch. First up was what is money? When We then wrapped up by talking I asked for responses, more kids than about budgets and budgeting. It’s a GAINING KNOWLEDGE…Teachers Karen Lust and Elizabeth Walsh were To Award Scholarships I expected gave textbook worthy an- topic that, even at my advancing age, selected to attend Princeton’s East Asian Seminar for Educators. Pictured, left to swer that ran along the lines that I’m still trying to master. I hope for right are; Ms. Lust, Steven Teiser, Lesley Solomon and Ms. Walsh. WESTFIELD – The Westfield Edu- 1974 to 1992. It is based on the ideals money is what you exchange for the my son and his fellow fourth graders cation Association (WEA) will be of Mr. Judd who embodied a love for stuff you buy. My favorite, though, Ellen Sabin’s terribly important book awarding two scholarships, The learning and devotion to helping oth- was the little girl that said money is is a head start in the life-long process Westfield Education Scholarship, and ers. This award is given annually to a what I get when I lose a tooth. of getting smart about money. the Barry Judd Scholarship, to high son or daughter of a member of the The second aspect of the book is how school graduates who will be con- Westfield Education Association. do we get money? Work, lemonade Editor’s Note: Steven Miller is a tinuing education in an accredited To apply for the Westfield Educa- stands, chores, shoveling, allowance Wilson Elementary School parent. institution of higher learning. tion Association scholarship, The and presents were the most popular The Westfield Education Associa- Common Application must be sub- answers from the students. One boy Mullan Named to tion Scholarship Committee will se- mitted by Monday, February 28, to was a bit more specific. “I ask my lect a member of the Westfield High the Westfield High School Guidance grandma, and she gives me some,” he UMass Dean’s List School graduating class of 2011 to Department. said. Another shared that he “take[s] it BOSTON, MA – The following receive the WEA scholarship of Applications for the Barry Judd out of dad’s wallet when he’s not look- $2,000. Scholarship are available at the local resident was among over 2,500 ing.” I’m hopeful that one was a joke. students from the University of Mas- In awarding the WEA Scholarship, Westfield High School Guidance Third, we got to the pivotal issue: consideration is given to a Westfield Department, and at WEA members’ sachusetts Boston who made the Fall what do we do with money? Sabin Dean’s List: High School senior who exhibits aca- respective schools throughout the lists four distinct categories: (1) buy- demic achievement, participation in district. Charlotte Mullan, a resident of ing what we need, (2) buying what Mountainside. school activities, and a commitment All Barry Judd scholarship appli- we want, (3) giving to charity and (4) to community service. cations must be submitted to the The second scholarship, the Barry Westfield High School Guidance Judd Memorial Scholarship will be Department by Monday, February 28. GRAND OPENING WELLNESS CENTER Photo Courtesy of Colby Sheppard SPREADING CHEER...Westfield students were recently thanked by Westfield presented to a WEA member’s child Funds for these scholarships are resident Colby Sheppard for their efforts in creating 950 cards and ornaments who is a graduating senior. The Barry raised through the generous dona- BODYWORK FOR MEN & WOMEN that spread cheer to U.S. Troops overseas during the holiday season. Ms. Judd Scholarship, also $2,000, is tions of Westfield Education Asso- Sheppard, who collected the items and brought them to Williams Nursery to given in recognition of Barry Judd, a ciation members. Scholarships will 1 HOUR BODYWORK ONLY $45 attach to Christmas “Trees for Troops,” applauded Franklin School who tied the distinguished teacher of foreign lan- be presented on Westfield High project into an assembly about freedom. Second grade teacher Kathy Dibble guages at Westfield High School from School Award Night in May. noted that Franklin students also made ornaments specifically for veterans and 1 HOUR FOOT REFLEXOLOGY $35 sent them to the Veteran’s Home in Menlo Park. She helped spearhead that effort along with teachers Mary McCabe and Christina Santilli. 198 NORTH AVE EAST (FRONT BASEMENT) Board of Ed Candidate’s CRANFORD, NJ 07016 908-229-8018 Filing Deadline March 8 WESTFIELD – Westfield resi- McCready, who have not yet an- dents interested in becoming a candi- nounced their intentions regarding date for the Westfield Board of Edu- whether they will seek re-election. cation can obtain nominating peti- Prospective school board candi- tions at the Board Secretary’s office dates can obtain a School Board at 302 Elm Street. Candidate Kit at the board office at Petitions need to be signed and 302 Elm Street. In addition to the delivered to Board Secretary Robert nominating petition form, the School Berman, by 4 p.m., Tuesday, March Board Candidacy Kit includes in- 8, in order for the candidate’s name to formation about legal qualifications be placed on the ballot. for school board candidacy, cam- Board of Education members are paign procedures, and the role of the volunteers who are elected by the school board member. Information public during the annual school elec- about the New Jersey School Ethics tion, which will be held this year on Act, important dates in the school GEOGRAPHY BEE WINNER...Albert Chen, a seventh grader at Edison Inter- mediate School and winner of the school-wide National Geography Bee, is Wednesday, April 27. The term for an election process, and frequently congratulated by School Principal Cheryl O’Brien ( left) and Assistant Principal elected board member is three years. asked questions for school board Matthew Forte. Each year, three positions become candidates are also included in the kit. available as a result of expiring terms. Patel Receives MSL Those school board members whose Georgetown University Degree from Clarion terms are expiring this year include Nozari Achieves Ann Cary, Alice Hunnicutt and Gary Dean’s List Distinction Dean’s List Announced CLARION, PA - Brinda V Patel of Washington, DC – The following Roselle Park received a MSL degree Fortus Achieves Dean’s HAMILTON, NY – Elaheh Nozari, students were named to Georgetown in Library Science during commence- daughter of Touran and Ardavan University’s 2010 Dean’s List with ment ceremonies December 18 at List Distinction Nozari of Westfield, has been named First Honors: Liane Sullivan of Clarion University. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN check. The Raiders hit 13-for-17 (81 quarter, and Samad Holmes netted Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times percent) from the line. Oliver hit all seven of his 12 points, but the Raiders Senior guards Charles Oliver and four of his free throws, as did kept ahead of their pace by driving to Dom Gonzalez literally took mat- Dougher. Gonzalez sank two of three the basket successfully and won the ters into their own hands to buffer a from the line. quarter, 27-23, led by Oliver’s 11 fast-paced game introduced by the Raider Head Coach Dan Doherty points, including a 3-pointer, Hillside Comets from the second worked his entire bench throughout Gonzalez’s six points, including a 3- quarter onward, and the result was a the game, searching for the right pointer, and Jegede’s slam dunk and 78-61 victory by the Scotch Plains- formula. assisted lay-up. Fanwood High School boys basket- “We are trying to find some combi- Gonzalez initiated the majority of ball team in Scotch Plains on Janu- nations, because we are not playing driving toward the basket in the fourth ary 20. as well as I think we can,” Coach quarter, which the Raiders won 20- The two guards instituted a drive Doherty said. “A couple of guys are 16, and wound up sinking three lay- toward the basket program, which injured, a couple of guys are sick, but ups and dishing out assists to Tom gave them the option to roll in a lay- the middle of January is a tough time Bonacum and Jegede, who each had up with the possibility to draw a of year.” four points in the quarter. foul, or to force the defense out of The search resulted in spurts of “We needed to start attacking the position in order to set up an assist. brilliance mixed with spurts of bad basket with the ball under control David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times FIRST OF A DOUBLE DUAL…Blue Devil Christian Barber, top, attempts to get position on Brearley’s Devin Geoghegan Oliver’s efforts earned him a game- passing decisions. doing it,” Coach Doherty said. in a dual meet in Westfield. Barber, ranked fourth in the state at 152-lbs, defeated Geoghegan, ranked sixth, in overtime, leading 26 points and six assists, “That’s the frustrating part. We tried Hillside 4 18 23 16 61 4-1. Three days later, on January 22, Barber defeated Geoghegan, 3-1, to eventually become the Union County Champion. while adding eight rebounds and two to play what we want to eventually Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 13 18 27 20 78 See dual meet story on page 12. steals. Gonzalez’s efforts earned him play,” Coach Doherty said. 13 points and four assists, while The Raiders easily won the first adding a rebound and a steal. quarter, 13-4, with Oliver sinking five KALIMTZIS, DiGIOVANNI GET 2ND; OPOKU, STEINFELD, TUFARO, HENRY 3RD Raider Matt Jegede was the mas- points, including a 3-pointer, Tom ter of the boards with 11 rebounds, Bonacum banging a three, Jegede but he also poured in 14 points and rolling in four points and Gonzalez added a steal, a blocked shot and an hitting a free throw. Blue Devil Barber, Cougars Christiano, assist. Forward Tom Bonacum pulled But the Comets stepped up the down six rebounds and added 11 pace in the second quarter to run even points, two blocks an assist and a with the Raiders, 18-18, to make the steal. Senior guard Pat Dougher came score at the half, 31-22. Comet Mumir Giaccio, Markovitch Win at UCT Tourney through with five assists, seven Bruton sank six of his 11 points in the By DAVID B. CORBIN Geoghegan when he escaped and fol- trated with him. Last year, I was taking John DeVito (RP), who put him to the points, three rebounds and a steal, quarter. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times lowed with a single-leg, spin-around him down, letting him up, but he came test with a reversal late in the third while Tim Bonacum added three “We could do it a little bit, but we Nine top-eight ranked wrestlers and takedown to grab a 3-1 decision in back tough and kept it close. A win is a period. assists, four points and a rebound. can’t completely go up and down the one NJSIAA place winner from last the semis. Barber showed fine top win, whether it’s 12 or 13 points or a “I needed that. It’s not all about The 11-3 Raiders’ ability to sink floor with them,” Coach Doherty said. year headlined this year’s Union control by controlling Geoghegan for couple of points,” Barber said. winning. It’s how you win. I really free throws, especially in the second Comet Calvin Lofton scored 10 of County Tournament in Union on Janu- 1:37 of the third period. Blue Devil Mike Kalimtzis, last didn’t win the way I wanted to. It’s half, also kept the 4-8 Comets in his team-leading 19 points in the third ary 22. Seven of those wrestlers won “Actually, I thought that he could year’s 103-lb champ, advanced to the good that I got that out of the way, individual titles, and David Brearley not take me down. My defense was 103-lb finals with a 5-2 decision over hopefully I can turn it on in the finals (B) won its sixth straight team title, and wrestle the match I need to narrowly edging out Governor wrestle,” Kalimtzis said. Livingston (GL) with 232 points to Kalimtzis had difficulties with Jon 230.5 points. Mele (GL), who made good use of Brearley had three individual cham- his devastating stretcher controlling pions, as did GL, and Roselle Park maneuver to earn a 9-6 decision. (RP) placed third with 187 points and Blue Devil Ellis Opoku narrowly claimed one champ. Cranford (C) defeated Andrew Scarillo (B), 2-0, to had three champs and placed fourth advance to the 135-lbs semifinals with 143.5 points. Westfield (W) and where he dropped a 3-0 decision to Rahway (R) tied for fifth with 130.5 Nick Longo (RP). Opoku wrestled points and each claimed one indi- his way to the third-place consola- vidual champ. Linden (L) placed sev- tion bout where he faced Scarillo enth at 103, while Plainfield (P) and again. This time, Opoku tallied three New Providence (NP), with one takedowns, one a smooth arm drag, champ each, tied for eighth with 55 to grab a 7-3 decision. points. Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SP) “It felt good, because all my took 10th with a 42 total, followed by matches with the same kid were very Elizabeth (E) at 37, Summit (S) at 33, close. I took a lot of shots, and I did a Johnson (J) at 31 and Union (U) at 30. lot better,” Opoku said. Blue Devil Christian Barber was Blue Devil Colin Barber placed seeded second at 152-lbs in the most fifth at 145-lbs with a 6-3 victory competitive weight class in the tour- over Kyle Mogensen (J), and Nick David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times nament that featured two top-eight HANGING ON FOR THE WIN…Raider Mike Steinfeld, left, keeps control of Velez placed fifth at 112-lbs with a ranked wrestlers and one who placed Cranford’s Eric Knight to win, 4-2. Steinfeld placed third at 140-lbs. 3:21 pine of Dylan Oliva (B). Blue eighth last year. He won his second CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 showdown with Brearley’s Devin good enough, but I was the person David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times DRIVING TO THE BASKET…Raider guard Dom Gonzalez, right, drives past who had to take the shots. There was Saul Drittel a Hillside defender towards the basket. Gonzalez finished with 13 points and the Probitas Verus Honos two minutes left. I was going to be Raiders won, 78-61. stingy. One point! He’s back in the Sales Associate match with a takedown. I had to control him,” Barber said. Direct: 908-233-6478 MEREDITH SELECTED ALL-STATE 1ST TEAM TWICE Looking ahead to his title bout with Diego Chavez (R), whom Barber beat Your Local and State-wide Commercial Specialist handily last year but went on to place For Lease Located on the main through-fare eighth in the state at 145-lbs, Barber Westfield SPF’s Bryan Meredith Drafted said, “He placed in the state last year. into , this office building I have to watch out for that Rahway offers a lease of 200 to 1500 square funk [Cement Mixer]. I think, basi- feet. The building has central air cally, I am technically better than him.” conditioning and all utilities and By the MLS Seattle Sounders He was! After a standing first pe- maintenance are included in the riod, Chavez escaped in the second period, but Barber got a takedown lease. Off street private parking is By DAVID B. CORBIN ished with a 22-3-1 record, placed finished 23-4. In 2005, the Raiders then added an escape and another available. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times second in the Union County Tourna- placed second in the UCT, won an- takedown in the third period to grab a Some predictions are nothing more ment (UCT) and grabbed a sectional other sectional title and finished 18- 5-2 victory and the 152-lb title. than hot wind, but some predictions title with a shootout victory over 5, and Meredith also proved his worth “I wasn’t finishing my shots. Not Located on Cranford’s North come true. Middletown South. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN initiated the scoring with a bear-hug pounder is out, so not having a 45- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times takedown, but Helmstetter quickly pounder worried me a little bit, not Two key match-ups to determine reversed him and rode him out for the because I expected him to win, but possible top seeding in the upcoming remainder of the first period. After a we didn’t want to give up six [points],” Union County Tournament (UCT) on series of switch-reswitch maneuvers, Coach Iacono said. January 22 went in favor of Governor Morrison got a reversal, but GL’s Bryan Sobol used a series of Livingston (GL) and so did the match Helmstetter followed with a standing Turk ride near-falls to claim a 12-0, in a 54-18 victory over the hosting forward roll, reversal. Morrison re- majority decision over Jim Dwyer at Cranford High School wrestling team versed and yielded an escape to snatch 152-lbs then up came the next show- on January 18. a 6-5 victory. down between Cougar JP Christiano “I am pleased with the way our GL senior Anthony DeFranco ac- and Pat Eichner at 160-lbs. After a overall effort has been. We had a very cumulated three takedowns (spin scoreless first period, Christiano es- big weekend, beating Raritan and around, Russian to a near leg and caped in the second period and beating St. John Vianny, and the week walk-around), an escape, an arm bar Eichner escaped in the third to force before beating Pennsville down at near-fall and a cradle near-fall to seize overtime. Three more scoreless peri- Pennsville. Those are big wins for a 13-0, majority decision over fresh- ods ensued. Christiano chose down us,” GL Highlander Head Coach Rick man Corey Birch at 119-lbs to give in the tiebreaker round, but Eichner Iacono, whose team’s record rose to the Highlanders a 31-0 lead. rode him out to earn a 2-1 victory. 7-1, said. Senior Joe Giaccio put the Cou- In the final bout, Highlander Shane David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times With the match beginning at the gars on the scoreboard with a 3:40 Haddad made good use of a pipe- ATTEMPTING TO FINISH A SINGLE LEG…Blue Devil Nick Velez, left, attempts to convert a single leg to a double leg 189-lb class, the senior-stacked High- takedown against Brearley’s Dylan Oliva in the 112-lb bout. Velez won, 7-0. fall over Ryan Hoy at 125-lbs. Giaccio wrench, near-fall and two Turk rides landers expectedly jumped out to an slicked a takedown and a three-point to grab a 14-0, majority decision over early, 31-0 lead winning the first four near-fall in the first period, then added Cory Markovitch. NO. 4 BARBER BEATS NO. 6 GEOGHEGAN IN O.T., 4-1 bouts by fall, the next by decision and an elevator reversal before pinning “They have some young kids over the sixth bout by majority decision. him with an arm bar walkover. Cou- here. That’s not a veteran team. They Highlander Zach Heissler used a gar Ian Henry made the score 31-12 have some seniors, but this is sup- Peterson roll to settle Rob Kessler in when he flattened Jeremy Klein in posed to be our year. We had the one No. 11 Brearley Bears Defeat 2:19 at 189-lbs. At 215-lbs, High- 4:19 with a wicked lateral drop at loss [Brearley]. The opening dual lander Matt O’Sullivan turned a 130-lbs. Earlier in the bout, Henry meet, we were 0-1, then we won takedown into a cradle to pin Jeff had recorded three takedowns, an seven straight. The thing is, if you are Weiss in 2:58. GL heavyweight An- escape, a Saturday Night ride near- going to lose, lose early. I tell my Blue Devil Wrestlers, 35-27 thony Manganiello took Ryan Farrell fall and a Guillotine near-fall. kids, let’s leave our ego at the door,” to the mat and pinned him with a half The first major showdown of the said Coach Iacono, who added, “It’s nelson, body press in 53 seconds then evening came at 135-lbs between more fun coaching, because you are By DAVID B. CORBIN like battle for nearly 30 seconds. In more confident taking my shots. I Highlander Jon Mele performed a Cougar Kyle Markovitch, a three- making smaller corrections. We have Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the end, neither could gain control, came close to finishing a couple, but slick duck-under takedown and time District 12 champion, and Mike improved. I have a good bunch of No. 11 ranked David Brearley was and the bout stepped to overtime (OT). I didn’t get it. I felt I had more endur- pinned Ryan Espuga in 27 seconds Stepien, last year’s UCT 130-lb cham- kids. Thirty-five kids in the room! We expected to emerge victorious in a “I got in on his leg, he got in on me. ance at the end of the match.” with a half nelson at 103-lbs. pion. Markovitch took a 2-0 lead have come a long way. This has been match against the Westfield High As I saw him coming around, I knew “I relaxed as soon as he got out, and The 112-lb bout was hotly con- with a takedown in the first period an effort to a lot of people. I am able School wrestling team, and they did, I wasn’t letting go of that leg for my he was able to get back in on my legs tested between Cougar Mike and had the choice of taking “top” or to enjoy this and get the fruition. The but the Blue Devils won the final three life. I hung onto that leg like a baby,” quick enough where I didn’t even Helmstetter and Ryne Morrison, who “bottom” position to start the second kids are enjoying it. It is an effort of bouts to narrow the Bears’ victory to Barber explained. “It was a tough recognize it,” Geoghegan explained. period. The choice was “bottom”. a lot of parents, taking these kids to 35-27 in Westfield on January 19. scramble.” “He wrestled smart! Those 30-sec- See Cranford/GL Wrestling Stepien clamped on a devastating tight wherever they want to go. The recre- In a showdown that could conceiv- “I knew I had to come out on top in ond tiebreakers, a lot of times you see story with photos on Online waist and turned Markovitch to his ation coaches, the middle school ably occur as much as five more times each scramble, but you can’t win a top man give up an escape and stop Cranford Exclusive pages back in 3:35 with an arm bar. coaches put in a lot of work with this season, Blue Devil senior Chris- everything. I tried my hardest, put wrestling, but Christian went one and “I didn’t know what was going to these kids.” tian Barber, ranked fourth in the state everything I had,” Geoghegan said. two. He got his one. He was right happen in the Stepien/Markovitch BOUT SEQUENCE: at 152-lbs, squared off at center mat After a scoreless period on their back in, and he attacked. I don’t know Raider Boys Silence match. Markovitch beat him in the 189: — Heissler (GL) p Kessler, 2:19 against sixth-ranked Devon feet, Barber chose down in the 30- if the kid was expecting him to come Region [3] last year. Cranford gives 215: — O’Sullivan (GL) p Weiss, 2:58 Geoghegan. Both competitors cau- second second OT, escaped and im- right at him,” Blue Devil Head Coach Ram Cagers, 61-50 us problems. Mike is very tough on Hwt: — Manganiello (GL) p Farrell, :53 tiously tested the waters in a score- mediately dove for Geoghegan’s legs Glen Kurz said. “We are going to see Charles Oliver and Pat Dougher, 103: — Mele (GL) p Espuga, :27 top. He can be a hammer on top. He 112: — Morrison (GL) d Helmstetter, 6- less but relatively active first period. to harvest a takedown. Barber then that kid real soon.” with 24 points and 15 points, respec- is very confident on top,” Coach 5 Geoghegan escaped midway through controlled Geoghegan from the top Long before the Barber/Geoghegan tively, led the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Iacono said. 119: — DeFranco (GL) md Birch, 13-0 the second period to take a 1-0 lead position in the third OT to seize a 4- bout, however, the match began at the High School boys basketball team to The Highlanders upped their lead 125: — Giaccio (C) p R. Hoy, 3:40 then Barber escaped early in the third 1 victory. 112-lb class, and Blue Devil Nick a 61-50 victory over Roselle in Scotch 130: — Henry (C) p Klein, 4:19 to 43-12 when Joe Hoy rocked Eric 135: — Stepien (GL) p Markovitch, 3:45 period to knot the score. “I thought it would be a good idea Velez scored a pair of takedowns, an Plains on January 18. Dougher bagged Knight to sleep with a nearside cradle 140: — J. Hoy (GL) p Knight, :47 What happened next drastically to shoot. I didn’t think he would be escape and a tilt near-fall to defeat three 3-pointers and Oliver added in 47 seconds at 140-lbs. Cougar Matt 145: — DiGiovanni (C) p Nicholson, increased the adrenalin level of the expecting me to take a shot,” Barber Dylan Oliva, 7-0. Anthony Madonia one. Dom Gonzalez put in 11 points, DiGiovanni took care of business with 1:00 gym. Barber shot in for a takedown, said. “My first period, I didn’t open pinned Anthony Aldana with a cork- and Matt Jegede sank five points. 152: — Sobol (GL) md Dwyer, 12-0 a 1:00, arm bar walk around, pin of TJ 160: — Eichner (GL) d Christiano, 2-1, but Geoghegan quickly countered, up enough. By the time the second screw in 1:36 at 119-lbs to give the Roselle 3 13 15 19 50 Nicholson at 145-lbs. TB which ignited a furious wild animal- and third period came around, I felt CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 15 14 9 23 61 “Tonight, I was nervous. My [1]45- 171: — Haddad (GL) md C. Markovitch, 14-0

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TRYING TO CONTROL ON TOP…Blue Devil Colin Barber, top, attempts to DOING A DOUBLE TAKE…Blue Devil Ellis Opoku, top, defeated David SANDBAGGING A SIDE ROLL…Blue Devil Mike Kalimtzis tries to sandbag control Elizabeth’s George Travinsky in the 145-lb wrestleback semifinals. Brearley’s Andrew Scarillo twice to place third in the Union County Tournament GL Highlander Jon Mele’s side roll in the 103-lb championship bout. Mele pulled Barber placed fifth. at 135-lbs. out a 9-6 win. Blue Devil Christian Barber, Cougars Christiano, Giaccio, Markovitch Win at UCT Tournament

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Devil heavyweight Kyle Kania went get revenge, and I did my job. He was to face Anthony Madonia (B). Giaccio Christiano had a seesaw battle with my comfort zone. This match, I stayed (RP). Urayoan Garcia (R) defeated the distance with Rahway’s Laziak definitely tired,” Kania said. slicked a single-leg takedown and Travis Foster (L) and had what ap- in there and got what I needed to do. Greg Rice (B), 5-4, for the 215-lbs Jones and pulled out a reversal to win After losing to Austin Frank (L), added a near-fall in the first period peared to be a takedown nullified but I worked off of his mistakes the same title, and heavyweight Zach Troutman a 4-2, tiebreaker to advance to the Kania went on to place fifth with a then repeated the act in the second prevailed, 7-6, to become the 160-lb way he worked off mine earlier,” recorded a 2-1 decision over Frank (L) semis. Earlier in the season, Jones 1:20 fall over Tony Manganiello (GL). period before pinning Madonia with champion. Tufaro said. for his second UCT title. edged Kania, 3-2, in a dual meet. Cranford Cougar Joe Giaccio re- an arm bar, figure-4 of the head in “I wrestled him in a dual meet. He is Raider Mike Steinfeld scored a CHAMPIONSHIPS: “Last match, I wasn’t as aggressive corded a fall and a 10-2, majority 3:18 to claim his third UCT title. a very strong wrestler. I knew he had takedown in overtime to defeat Cou- 160: — Christiano (C) d Foster (L), 7-6 as I should have been. I knew I had to decision to reach the 119-lb title bout “It took a while to get started on my skill too, so I just had to beat him on gar Eric Knight, 4-2, in the 140-lb 171: — Pozsonyi (RP) d Geoghegan (B), feet. I wound up getting into a Rus- skill and power. You can’t let the match quarterfinals. 1-0 189: — Hicks (P) md Gabriel (RP), 18-6 sian tie, and I got to my single really be in the hands of the ref. You have to “Going into the third, I said I got to 215: — Garcia (R) d Rice (B), 5-4 Raider Swim Boys Douse nicely then I got that again. I went win it yourself,” Christiano said. ride him out, because he is good on Hwt: — Troutman (NP) d Frank (L), 2-1 into the Turk and went up 5-0. I got Cougar Matt DiGiovanni recorded his feet. If it goes into overtime, I am 103: — Mele (GL) d Kalimtzis (W), 9-6 good hand control and got out real victories of 10-2 and 7-2 to reach the going to have a tough time taking him 112: — Morrison (GL) p Ramirez (RP), 2:34 BrH2O-Raritan, 87-83 119: — Giaccio (C) p Madonia (B), 3:18 easy. On top, I got the [arm] bar, ran 145-lb finals to face Dan Ries (B, down. I wrestled him last year, and 125: — Rice (B) d Pisauro (RP), 6-2 Proving its worth in a showdown touched first in the 400-freestyle at it and figure-foured the head for the Outstanding Wrestler upper weights), we split bouts. I got him in the dis- 130: — Markovitch (C) p Leary (RP), 1:19 between two of the strongest public- 3:44.51. Barr placed first in the 200- pin,” Giaccio, who was awarded the ranked fifth in the state, but fell victim tricts by the same score, 4-2. I was 135: — Stepien (GL) d Longo (RP), 3-0 Outstanding Wrestler (lower to a double arm bar pin in 4:35. Cougar fortunate that he wasn’t as patient as 140: — Lospinoso (B) md Hoy (GL), 11-3 school boys teams in the state, the freestyle at 1:56.63 and the 100-but- 145: — Ries (B) p DiGiovanni (C), 4:35 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School terfly at 58.62. weights), explained. Ian Henry pulled out a takedown and a I was. I was expecting a quick start. I 152: — Barber (W) d Chavez (R), 5-2 Cougar Kyle Markovitch recorded headlock near-fall in the third period am good with my hips. I threw in a leg swimming team shocked The 8-2 Raider girls were not so THIRD PLACE CONSOLATION: Bridgewater-Raritan, 87-83, at the fortunate against the third-ranked a fall and a 6-0 decision to reach the to defeat Ryan Hoy (GL), 9-6, to ad- and put the power half in,” Steinfeld 103: — DeVito (RP) d Nick Tekula (L), 4-2 Somerset Valley “Y” in Bridgewater Panthers in a 122-48 setback. The 9- 130-lbs finals where he came out the vance to the 125-lb semis. explained. 112: — Valentin (R) d Helmstetter, 9-2 on January 21. The 8-0 Raiders en- 1 Panthers won every relay and five back door to pin Brendan Leary (RP) “I was looking for a high crotch at Steinfeld moved on to place third 119: — Anthony DeFranco (GL) d in 1:19 with a half nelson. the beginning of the match, but I with an 8-6 decision over Justin Terrezza (NP), 10-9 tered the meet ranked fifth, while the individual events. Raider Ana 125: — Henry (C) d Hoy (GL), 11-10 8-1 Panthers were ranked second. Bogdanovski touched first in the 200- “He was tough neutral [position]. I really didn’t get it deep enough. So I Becker (R). Knight placed fifth with 130: — Abbott (S) md Adrian Betancourt The Raiders took top honors in two freestyle with a time of 2:14.52. She had to set up my shot. When I got it, figured that if I faked the high crotch, a victory over Nick Rotondo (W). (L), 16-5 of the relays and six individual events, also touched first in the 400-freestyle I came out the back door and caught his head would be down, and I would GL’s Ryne Morrison won the 112- 135: — Opoku (W) d Scarillo (B), 7-3 him in a half,” Markovitch explained. get the headlock. Once I got it, I lb title when he shocked Jovanni 140: — Steinfeld (SP) d Becker (R), 8-6 beginning with the 200-medley relay at 4:47.41. Teammate Jodie Thomp- 145: — Acosta (RP) d Travinsky (E), 5-3 when Greg Baliko, Joe Dunn, Dan son touched first in the 100-breast- “It’s so nice to finally win,” would hang out and try to get back Ramirez (RP) with a lateral drop in 152: — Geoghegan (B) p Brandon Pesin and Mike Napolitano touched stroke at 1:18.73. Cougar JP Christiano, seeded third [points]. It worked out in my favor 2:34. Rice (B), who won last year at Santos (J), 1:56 first with a time of 1:50.23. Dan Panthers Ashley Atherton, Mara at 160-lbs, recorded a 2:51 fall to this time,” Henry explained. 119-lbs, scored a pair of takedowns 160: — Eichner (GL) p Joe Balboni (B), advance to the semis where he faced Henry dropped a 5-4 decision to and a reversal to defeat Dan Pisauro 1:59 Napolitano, Baliko, Dunn and Ryan Valenzuela, Emma Sommers and Dana 171: — Shane Haddad (GL) p Anthony Gajzisz touched first in the 200- Yu touched first in the 200-free relay Pat Eichner (GL), who had edged Anthony Rice (B) but regrouped to (RP), 6-2, for the 125-lb crown. Mike Iarussi (S), 3:51 freestyle relay at 1:39.61. at 2:08.1. Christine Egan, Wendy Liu, him, 2-1, in a tiebreaker in a dual take third with an 11-10 decision in a Stepien (GL) won his third UCT title 189: — Maurice McCullers (E) d Zach Baliko won the 200-individual Sommers and Paige Agnello placed meet only four days before. This time, rematch with Hoy. Cougar Mike with a 3-0 decision over Nick Longo Heissler (GL), 9-5 Christiano got the best of a snake Helmstetter placed fourth at 112-lbs. (RP) at 135-lbs. Nick Lospinoso won 215: — Matt O’Sullivan (GL) p Luis medley with a time of 2:04.83 and the first in the 200-free relay at 1:57.61. Galindo (RP), 2:38 100-breaststroke at 1:06.65. Dunn Sommers, Liu, Valenzuela and Yu won fight and pinned Eichner in 3:05 to Raider Anthony Tufaro lost an over- his second UCT title with an 11-3, Hwt: — Tufaro (SP) d Womak (P), 3-1 touched first in the 50-freestyle at the 400-free relay in 4:16.86. advance to the title bout. time bout to Tiquan Womak in the majority decision over Joe Hoy (GL). 24.27 and the 100-freestyle in 53.53. Yu touched first in the 200-indi- “It’s really tough when you are quarterfinals but wrestled his way Vic Pozsonyi (RP) recorded a 1-0 de- See more photos of UCT Pesin took first in the 100-backstroke vidual medley at 2:33.1 and the 100- losing a ride-out, but I didn’t feel that back to face him again for third place. cision over Dillon Geoghegan (B) at Wrestling Tournament on with a time of 1:00.63, while Gajzisz butterfly at 1:08.49. Sommers won he overpowered me, I just couldn’t This time, Tufaro rode him like a 171-lbs. At 189-lbs, Dawud Hicks (P) Cranford Online pages touched first in the 400-freestyle at the 50-free in 28.78. Valenzuela won get out, so I knew I could come and cowboy to seize a 3-1 victory. put on a takedown exhibition to claim www.goleader.com get him this time, and I stuck him,” “I was disappointed. I made a mis- his second UCT title with an 18-6, 4:15.42. Panthers Nick Agnello, Ja- the 100-free in 1:02.2. 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Westfield grapevine, half nelson at 125-lbs then then Dillon Geoghegan used a battery a 40 total in the Union County Cham- finished ninth with 12 points. Bear Don Martinez recorded three of seven takedowns to seize a 16-4, pionships (UCC) at the Jersey City Cougar Natalie Englese crossed takedowns and a reversal to claim an majority decision over Blue Devil Erik Arsenal on January 22. Union Catho- first in the 400 meters with a time of 8-3 decision over Keith Peterson at Gozdieski at 171-lbs. Bear Anthony lic took top honors with 56 points, 58.9, followed by Blue Devil Ashley 130-lbs. Tancs tallied a pair of takedowns and and Scotch Plains-Fanwood placed Edwards at 1:00.66. It was Englese’s Blue Devil Ellis Opoku added three an escape to top Kieran Cline, 5-1, at ninth with 9.25 points. fourth straight year she won the event. points to the team score with an 8-4 189-lbs to jack the team score to 35-9. Henry crossed first in the 400 meters She also finished fifth in the 55 meters decision over Andrew Scarillo at 135- At 215-lbs, Blue Devil Luke Gib- with a time of 51.31, and Kirna crossed at 7.71 and teamed with Rebecca lbs. Scarillo got a takedown and a bons turned the tables on Renan first in the 3,200 meters with a time of Shimonov, Megan Schetelich and BOWLING CHAMPIONS…The Westfield High School bowling team won the two-point near-fall, but Opoku re- Duarte with a half nelson, body press 9:42.21, followed by Raider Alex Kate Evans to place second in the 25th Annual Brick Memorial Tournament on January 15. The Blue Devils were versed and added a three-point near- in 2:21. Heavyweight Kyle Kania Parker at 9:46.44. Kirna also placed 4x400 with a time of 4:14.51. Blue anchored by junior Lucas Cruz, who bowled 240, 260 and 253 for a 753 high series fall in the first period. Opoku demon- turned a nifty side roll into a half third in the 1,600 meters at 4:25.37 Devils Edwards, Hannah Kronick, for the tournament. The team of six bowlers and one sub, comprised of seniors strated his top-position skill by con- nelson, 2:56 pin over Bear Mike Chris- and teammate Zach Lizmi finished Sirena VanEpp and Lily Burtas placed Tom and Kevin Schuerer, juniors Lucas Cruz, Eric Saunders, Adam Firestone, trolling Scarillo the entire second tian, and Blue Devil Mike Kalimtzis fifth at 4:33. Blue Devil Sam Tooley fourth at 4:16.51. Theresa Carlino and (sub) Taylor Friss, combined to bowl a 2,979 series. period then he added an escape and a won by forfeit at 103-lbs. placed third in the 800 meters with a Raider Osa Ebose won the shot takedown in the third period. BOUT SEQUENCE: time of 2:03.41. Jacob Vergara, Rob put with a shove of 37’8.5”, and “I was trying to keep it close, because 112: — Velez (W) d Oliva, 7-0 Ciardullo, Jason Isbit and Henry fin- Cougar Kristen VanBenschoten Blue Devils Icemen Unbeaten I didn’t know what to expect from him. 119: — Madonia (B) p Aldana, 1:36 ished fourth in the 4x400 with a time placed sixth at 30’6”. Raider Erin I usually get the claw a lot. I was trying 125: — Rice (B) p Currie, 2:49 of 3:33.56. Blue Devil Mike Depaola Pierce crossed third in the 1,600 130: — Martinez (B) d Peterson, 8-3 In Union County League Play to be heavy on him and keep him down,” 135: — Opoku (W) d Scarillo, 8-4 cleared 5’10” to place fifth in the high meters with a time of 5:24, and Cou- Opoku said. “I just go out there and try 140: — Lospinoso (B) d Skibitsky, 9-3 jump, and Raider Moussa Channaoui gar Megan Byrnes took sixth at Respect! That is what the Westfield pionship at the end of February. to do the best I can.” 145: — Ries (B) md Colin Barber, 17-3 tied for sixth at 5’8”. Raider Sebastian 5:27.26. Byrnes also crossed sixth in High School ice hockey team has In other league action, Westfield At 140-lbs, Bear Nick Lospinoso 152: — Barber (W) d Geoghegan, 4-1, 3 Valdes placed sixth in the shot put the 3,200 at 12:12.43, while Raider O.T. been looking for this season against scored three power play goals en route recorded four takedowns and an es- 160: — Balboni (B) p Bulger, 4:31 with a distance of 45’7.75”. Kathleen Leeper crossed third at archrivals Summit Hilltoppers. In last to a 5-0 shutout over Scotch Plains- cape to decision Troy Skibitsky, 9-3. 171: — Dillon Geoghegan (B) md The Cranford High School girls 11:42.12. season’s Union County champion- Fanwood on January 23. Meyer At 145-lbs, Blue Devil Colin Barber Gozdieski, 16-4 saved two team points by limiting 189: — Tancs (B) d Cline, 5-1 ship, Summit tripped Westfield, 4-2, bagged two power play goals and 215: — Gibbons (W) p Duarte, 2:21 to put a damper on a season in which assisted on the third by sophomore fifth-ranked Dan Reis to a 17-3, ma- Hwt: — Kania (W) p Christian, 2:56 Westfield set school records for most defenseman Liam Devin. Meyer fin- jority decision. 103: — Kalimtzis (W) won forfeit SPF’s Bryan Meredith Drafted wins (17) and fewest losses (7) in the ished with two goals and two assists, 17-year history of the program. while freshman forward Dane Huber By the MLS Seattle Sounders Westfield’s first opportunity to chipped in with three assists. O’Brien Raider Ice Hockey Boys Fall avenge that loss came on January 19. added a goal and an assist, while CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 After falling behind 2-0 in the middle sophomore Ryan Morse scored once. as one of the top-five players by the started all of the games and recorded period, the Blue Devils came to life in Despite the lopsided score, To Johnson Crusaders, 6-5 by the New Jersey Soccer Coaches 10 shutouts. Meredith recorded 12 the final five minutes of the game to goaltender Jason Breit stood tall in association. Splitting time in the field, shutouts his junior year, started every salvage a 2-2 tie. Senior Nick the Raider net by making 40 saves. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High scratched their way back into the game he torched the net with seven goals game and was named Second Team Attanasio got the ball rolling by con- Bungerz registered the shutout for School ice hockey team had a rough in the third period but time ran out. and two assists. All-Conference and First Team All- verting passes from linemates CJ Westfield by turning aside 10 shots. week against county rivals, dropping In the Summit and Westfield games, “Bryan was so good with his feet Region. In his senior season, he re- Meyer and Henry O’Brien with 4:33 The Blue Devils enhanced their vis- another tough one to A.L. Johnson, 6- depth was the key factor as the and such an offensive treat that in his corded 11 shutouts and was named left on the clock. That set the stage for ibility for the upcoming state playoffs, 5, and being overwhelmed by peren- Hilltoppers and Blue Devils could senior year we played him on the All-Conference First Team and All- a frantic finish in which the Blue a matinee game on President’s Day, by nial county powerhouses, Summit, 6- roll four high quality lines, while the field to help sparkplug our offense. I Region First Team. Devils tested Summit goaltender Ja- defeating Verona 7-4. Attanasio and 1, and Westfield, 5-0. Raiders’ developing program still truly believe that playing on the field As to his trip to the far Northwest son Stuckey on several occasions. Meyer notched two goals each, while Against the Johnson Crusaders, the does not have the numbers. really helped his goalkeeping. He is (Seattle), which was on January 18, The pressure finally paid off when Devin, Huber and freshman Jeremy Raiders fell behind early, 3-0, but fought The Raiders county record stands very accurate with his punts and goal Meredith said, “I am really excited, Meyer carried the puck through the DeDea added single tallies. O’Brien back to within one goal only to let up at 3-5 and they are tied for fourth kicks and very comfortable with pass really ready to go. I don’t know what slot before dishing a perfect feed to and freshman defenseman Chris Kattick consecutive goals again. The Raiders place with Johnson. They have one backs from his own team,” Coach to expect. It will be a new and inter- Attanasio, who redirected the puck had two assists each with Huber, John more shot at redemption against Breznitsky said. “He is the best goalie esting experience.” past Stuckey with 1:01 remaining. Macik and Nick Grawehr adding Lady Blue Devils Top Johnson when they will meet on we have had at Scotch Plains and we Meredith indicated that he would Both teams had opportunities to score singles. Junior Stephen Wronski had a Monday, January 31, at 8:30 p.m. at have had many good ones, but Bryan meet at the Sapphire Sports Complex in in the final minute during which strong game in goal. Mt. St. Mary, 97-73 Warinanco Ice Rink in Roselle. The Westfield goaltender Morgan Westfield will face off against Gov- Raiders overall record stands at 5-9 was great for four years.” Seattle, and from there, trips to Arizona The second-ranked Westfield High At Monmouth University his fresh- and Florida may be on the agenda. Bungerz made two superlative saves ernor Livingston at Union Ice Arena with seven games remaining. The to preserve the tie. on Sunday, January 30, at 8:30 p.m. School girls swim team defeated Raiders must win six of those seven man year, Meredith was involved in “Bryan has the ideal size for a Mount St. Mary, 97-73, at Wallace four games, started once and recorded keeper and is extremely quick. Going The tie left Westfield and Summit before hosting the Highlanders on to reach their goal of making the state undefeated in county play and set the Senior Night at Warinanco Rink on Pool in Westfield on January 18. The playoffs for the first time. one shutout. His sophomore year, he to Seattle is a great situation for him. 9-0 Lady Blue Devils took top honors He will have the chance to work with stage for the final meeting of the February 2 at 8:30 p.m. Prior to the regular season between the two teams game, Westfield will recognize nine in two relay events and four indi- Lady Raiders Topple SPF’s Dougher Hits and learn from one of the best goal- vidual events. keepers the USA has produced in on February 15 at Warinanco Rink. graduating seniors from a program Hilltoppers, 59-56 That game could also serve as a pre- that has grown to more than 50 play- Meg Kaveney, Caroline Baldwin, 1,000 Career Points Kasey Keller Seattle’s starting goal- Sarah Cronin and Loren Ball touched Taylor Sebolao sank 16 points, keeper,” Coach Breznitsky said. view for the Union County Cup cham- ers this season. STONY BROOK N.Y. – The Stony first in the 200-freestyle relay with a while Evie Klotz and Renee Oliver Brook University men’s basketball PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Roselle Cagers Butt time of 1:42.28. Margaux Fleschler, scored 13 points and 12 points, re- team battled back from an 11-point BOROUGH OF FANWOOD TOWN OF WESTFIELD Rebecca DeLaFuente, Sarah Cronin spectively, to lead the Scotch Plains- deficit to Albany in the second half to NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BOARD OF HEALTH Lady Blue Devils and Anna Fetter touched first in the Fanwood High School girls basket- ORDINANCE 11-02-R get within one point, but ultimately 2011 MEETING SCHEDULE 400-free relay at 3:46.15. Sarah Cronin ball team past Summit in Summit on AND PUBLIC HEARING The visiting Roselle High School placed first in the 200-freestyle at 1:57.6 January 20. Aysia Peterson bucketed fell to the Great Danes, 52-50, on March 7, 2011 An ordinance was introduced by the girls basketball team bucketed 16 January 17 at Pritchard Gymnasium April 4, 2011 and the 100-freestyle at 54.13. Baldwin 10 points for the 7-4 Raiders. Mayor and Council of the Borough of May 2, 2011 points in the second quarter and 26 in touched first in the 50-freestyle at 24.98, in Stony Brook, N.Y. Fanwood on January 11, 2011. Copies of June 6, 2011 the third to run away with a 65-32 In the defeat, Bryan Dougher of this ordinance can be obtained without and DeLaFuente placed first in the 500- Farmer Cagers Halt September 12, 2011**(5:00 PM) cost in the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood victory over Westfield on January 18. freestyle at 5:21.32. Scotch Plains, the America East October 3, 2011 Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Senior Martina Landeka led the Blue Blue Devil Boys, 48-43 Player of the Game for Stony Brook, November 7, 2011 Mount St. Mary’s Katy Comer, Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours December 5, 2011 Devils with 13 points. Stephanie Ferrell, Molly Gaynor and The Union High School boys bas- became the 21st player in Stony Brook of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through *No meeting are scheduled during the history to score 1,000 career points. Thursday and 7:30 a m. to Noon on Friday. Roselle 12 17 26 10 65 Cassie Sosnovich touched first in the ketball team defeated Westfield, 48- months of July & August* He is also only the fourth Seawolves This ordinance amends Section 118-1 Westfield 5 6 9 12 32 200-medley relay at 1:48.75. Ferrell 43, in Union on January 20. Senior of the Borough Code regulating Pet Shops.. The above listed meetings are sched- won the 200-individual medley in player in the Division I era to reach PUBLIC NOTICE Ryan Hess sank 15 points, including the milestone. Dougher, who also had This ordinance is scheduled for public uled for 5:30 PM on the first Monday of the 2:06.46. Carly Whitmer won the 100- a pair of 3-pointers, and senior Joe hearing and adoption on February 8, 2011, month, except where otherwise indicated. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD three assists, finished the game with at 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 All meetings are scheduled to be held in butterfly in 58.57. Comer won the Greenspan scored 10 points. Scott NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF 100-backstroke in 59.23. 20 points and hit 6-for-13 from 3- North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New the Council Conference Room located on ORDINANCE 11-03-R Toresco scored seven points. point range. Dougher is also only 15 Jersey. the first floor of the Westfield Municipal AND PUBLIC HEARING Westfield 5 8 11 19 43 Eleanor McGovern Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, PUBLIC NOTICE 3-pointers away from being Stony An ordinance was introduced by the Union 10 13 13 12 48 Borough Clerk New Jersey. NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT Brook’s all-time leader. 1 T - 1/27/11, The Times Fee: $20.40 1 T - 1/27/11, The Leader Fee: $20.40 Mayor and Council of the Borough of Fanwood on January 11, 2011. Copies of FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY Farmer Cagers Beat this ordinance can be obtained without THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD cost in the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood CONTRACTOR: RBA Group Inc., One Lady Raiders, 47-30 Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Evergreen Place, Morristown, New Jer- Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours sey 07962 The Union High School girls bas- of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through NATURE OF SERVICES: Retained to ketball game turned a close game into Thursday and 7:30 a m. to Noon on Friday. provide professional on call traffic safety This ordinance amends Section 141 of and engineering consultant services to a rout with a 16-3, fourth-quarter run the Fanwood Borough Code regulating assist the Town as necessary. to seize a 47-30 victory over Scotch soliciting in the Borough. DURATION: January 1, 2011 through Plains-Fanwood in Union on January This ordinance is scheduled for public December 31, 2011 18. Sophomore Taylor Sebolao sank hearing and adoption on February 8, 2011, AMOUNT: not to exceed $11,000. at 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT three 3-pointers and a pair of lay-ups North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- for 11 points to lead the Raiders, while Jersey. FICE OF THE TOWN CLERK. Evie Klotz scored eight points. Eleanor McGovern Claire J. Gray Borough Clerk Town Clerk Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 4 8 15 3 30 1 T - 1/27/11, The Times Fee: $21.42 1 T - 1/27/11, The Leader Fee: $17.34 Union 10 10 11 16 47

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 27, 2011 Page 15 Bob Brewster to Be Honored COLDWELL BANKER At Annual Hot Stove Dinner E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY&S ERVICE HIRING A TOP AGENT ISN’T EXPENSIVE … IT’S PRICELESS! The Union County Baseball Asso- before he returned to WHS as a ciation will induct three new mem- teacher in the Science Department. bers into the Union County Baseball Coach Brewster completed his Hall of Fame during award ceremo- 28th season at the helm with nies at the 75th Annual Hot Stove Westfield in the spring of 2010, guid- Dinner at 1 p.m. on Sunday, February ing the Blue Devils to an 18-9 record 13, at the L’Affaire Banquet Center and the finals in the Union County in Mountainside. Tournament (UCT) for the third Westfield High School (WHS) straight season. 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Many have gone on to play the Martin Luther King weekend to tance, Westfield would execute their honors in both sports. college baseball and several have participate in the 2011 Junior offense to perfection and stretch the Brewster went on to Montclair entered the professional ranks. HoopHall Classic. The tournament lead back out again. State University, where he was the Robert Brewster was inducted into games were played at Springfield The Westfield eighth grade boys starting catcher for the Red Hawks. the New Jersey State Interscholastic College and the championship games won the 21-team travel division in He earned his undergraduate and Athletic Conference Hall of Fame in were played at the Naismith Memo- dramatic fashion. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN Highlander Jon Mele performed a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times slick duck-under takedown and 4:19 with a wicked lateral drop at Two key match-ups to determine pinned Ryan Espuga in 27 seconds 130-lbs. Earlier in the bout, Henry possible top seeding in the upcoming with a half nelson at 103-lbs. had recorded three takedowns, an Union County Tournament (UCT) on The 112-lb bout was hotly con- escape, a Saturday Night ride near- January 22 went in favor of Governor tested between Cougar Mike fall and a Guillotine near-fall. Livingston (GL) and so did the match Helmstetter and Ryne Morrison, who The first major showdown of the in a 54-18 victory over the hosting initiated the scoring with a bear-hug evening came at 135-lbs between Cranford High School wrestling team takedown, but Helmstetter quickly Cougar Kyle Markovitch, a three- on January 18. reversed him and rode him out for the time District 12 champion, and Mike “I am pleased with the way our remainder of the first period. After a Stepien, last year’s UCT 130-lb overall effort has been. We had a very series of switch-reswitch maneuvers, champion. Markovitch took a 2-0 big weekend, beating Raritan and Morrison got a reversal, but lead with a takedown in the first beating St. John Vianny, and the week Helmstetter followed with a standing period and had the choice of taking before beating Pennsville down at forward roll, reversal. Morrison re- “top” or “bottom” position to start Pennsville. Those are big wins for versed and yielded an escape to snatch the second period. The choice was us,” GL Highlander Head Coach Rick a 6-5 victory. “bottom”. Stepien clamped on a dev- Iacono, whose team’s record rose to GL senior Anthony DeFranco ac- astating tight waist and turned Markovitch to his back in 3:35 with 7-1, said. cumulated three takedowns (spin David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times With the match beginning at the around, Russian to a near leg and an arm bar. COMING OUT THE BACK DOOR…Cougar Kyle Markovitch comes out the back door to take down Roselle Park Panther 189-lb class, the senior-stacked High- walk-around), an escape, an arm bar CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Brendan Leary in the 130-lb championship bout. Markovitch pinned Leary in 1:19 with a half nelson to claim the title. landers expectedly jumped out to an near-fall and a cradle near-fall to seize early, 31-0 lead winning the first four a 13-0, majority decision over fresh- KALIMTZIS, DiGIOVANNI GET 2ND; OPOKU, STEINFELD, TUFARO, HENRY 3RD bouts by fall, the next by decision and man Corey Birch at 119-lbs to give the sixth bout by majority decision. the Highlanders a 31-0 lead. Highlander Zach Heissler used a Senior Joe Giaccio put the Cou- Peterson roll to settle Rob Kessler in gars on the scoreboard with a 3:40 Blue Devil Barber, Cougars Christiano, 2:19 at 189-lbs. At 215-lbs, High- fall over Ryan Hoy at 125-lbs. Giaccio lander Matt O’Sullivan turned a slicked a takedown and a three-point takedown into a cradle to pin Jeff near-fall in the first period, then added Weiss in 2:58. GL heavyweight An- an elevator reversal before pinning Giaccio, Markovitch Win at UCT Tourney thony Manganiello took Ryan Farrell him with an arm bar walkover. Cou- to the mat and pinned him with a half gar Ian Henry made the score 31-12 nelson, body press in 53 seconds then when he flattened Jeremy Klein in By DAVID B. CORBIN a fall and a 6-0 decision to reach the fight and pinned Eichner in 3:05 to him on skill and power. You can’t Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 130-lbs finals where he came out the advance to the title bout. let the match be in the hands of the Nine top-eight ranked wrestlers and back door to pin Brendan Leary (RP) “It’s really tough when you are ref. You have to win it yourself,” one NJSIAA place winner from last in 1:19 with a half nelson. losing a ride-out, but I didn’t feel that Christiano said. year headlined this year’s Union “He was tough neutral [position]. I he overpowered me, I just couldn’t Cougar Matt DiGiovanni recorded County Tournament in Union on Janu- had to set up my shot. When I got it, get out, so I knew I could come and victories of 10-2 and 7-2 to reach the ary 22. Seven of those wrestlers won I came out the back door and caught get him this time, and I stuck him,” 145-lb finals to face Dan Ries (B, individual titles, and David Brearley him in a half,” Markovitch explained. Christiano said. Outstanding Wrestler upper weights), (B) won its sixth straight team title, “It’s so nice to finally win,” Christiano had a seesaw battle with ranked fifth in the state, but fell vic- narrowly edging out Governor Cougar JP Christiano, seeded third Travis Foster (L) and had what ap- tim to a double arm bar pin in 4:35. Livingston (GL) with 232 points to at 160-lbs, recorded a 2:51 fall to peared to be a takedown nullified but Cougar Ian Henry pulled out a 230.5 points. advance to the semis where he faced prevailed, 7-6, to become the 160-lb takedown and a headlock near-fall in Brearley had three individual cham- Pat Eichner (GL), who had edged champion. the third period to defeat Ryan Hoy pions, as did GL, and Roselle Park him, 2-1, in a tiebreaker in a dual “I wrestled him in a dual meet. (GL), 9-6, to advance to the 125-lb (RP) placed third with 187 points and meet only four days before. This time, He is a very strong wrestler. I knew semis. claimed one champ. Cranford (C) Christiano got the best of a snake he had skill too, so I just had to beat CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 had three champs and placed fourth with 143.5 points. Westfield (W) and Rahway (R) tied for fifth with 130.5 points and each claimed one individual champ. Linden (L) placed seventh at 103, while Plainfield (P) and New Providence (NP), with one champ each, tied for eighth with 55 points. Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SP) took 10th with a 42 total, followed by Elizabeth (E) at 37, Summit (S) at 33, Johnson (J) at 31 and Union (U) at 30. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cranford Cougar Joe Giaccio re- IN A TANGLED MESS…Cougar Mike Helmstetter tries to figure out how to corded a fall and a 10-2, majority escape Highlander Ryne Morrison’s single grapevine in his 112-lb bout. Morrison decision to reach the 119-lb title bout managed to eke out a 6-5 victory. to face Anthony Madonia (B). Giaccio slicked a single-leg takedown and added a near-fall in the first period Cougar Girls Place Fifth then repeated the act in the second period before pinning Madonia with an arm bar, figure-4 of the head in In Union County Track 3:18 to claim his third UCT title. “It took a while to get started on my The Cranford High School girls 5:27.26. Byrnes also crossed sixth in feet. I wound up getting into a Rus- indoor track team placed fifth in the the 3,200 at 12:12.43, while Raider sian tie, and I got to my single really Union County Championships (UCC) Kathleen Leeper crossed third at nicely then I got that again. I went with a total of 22.5, followed by 11:42.12. into the Turk and went up 5-0. I got Scotch Plains-Fanwood at 22 at the Jon Henry and Andrew Kirna each good hand control and got out real Jersey City Arsenal on January 22. placed first in an individual event to easy. On top, I got the [arm] bar, ran Summit took top honors with a total help the Blue Devil boys place sec- it and figure-foured the head for the 60. Westfield finished ninth with 12 ond with a 40 total in the UCC. Union pin,” Giaccio, who was awarded the Outstanding Wrestler (lower points. Catholic took top honors with 56 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cougar Natalie Englese crossed points, and Scotch Plains-Fanwood weights), explained. COUGAR ATHLETES OF THE WEEK…Natalie Englese (upper left inset), JP Christiano (left), Joe Giaccio (center) and first in the 400 meters with a time of placed ninth with 9.25 points. Cougar Kyle Markovitch recorded Kyle Markovitch have been named Cougar Athletes of the Week. Englese, a member of the winter track team, won her 58.9, followed by Blue Devil Ashley Henry crossed first in the 400 meters seventh Union County title with a victory in the 400-meter dash this past weekend. Giaccio, Christiano and Markovitch, all Edwards at 1:00.66. It was Englese’s with a time of 51.31, and Kirna crossed Probitas Verus Honos members of the varsity wrestling team, also won Union County Championship titles this past weekend. It was the third fourth straight year she won that first in the 3,200 meters with a time of county title for Giaccio, who also was named the Outstanding Wrestler, and first for Christiano and Markovitch. event. She also finished fifth in the 9:42.21, followed by Raider Alex 55 meters at 7.71 and teamed with Parker at 9:46.44. Kirna also placed Rebecca Shimonov, Megan third in the 1,600 meters at 4:25.37 Schetelich and Kate Evans to place and teammate Zach Lizmi finished second in the 4x400 with a time of fifth at 4:33. Blue Devil Sam Tooley February 4-19, 2011 4:14.51. Blue Devils Edwards, placed third in the 800 meters with a Hannah Kronick, Sirena VanEpp and time of 2:03.41. Jacob Vergara, Rob Fridays & Saturdays @ 8p Lily Burtas placed fourth at 4:16.51. Ciardullo, Jason Isbit and Henry fin- Sunday 2/13 @ 2p Raider Osa Ebose won the shot ished fourth in the 4x400 with a time put with a shove of 37’8.5”, and of 3:33.56. Blue Devil Mike Depaola CDC COMMUNITY THEATRE Cougar Kristen VanBenschoten cleared 5’10” to place fifth in the high www.cdctheatre.org placed sixth at 30’6”. Raider Erin jump, and Raider Moussa Channaoui Pierce crossed third in the 1,600 tied for sixth at 5’8”. Raider Sebastian 78 Winans Avenue meters with a time of 5:24, and Cou- Valdes placed sixth in the shot put Cranford, NJ 07016 gar Megan Byrnes took sixth at with a distance of 45’7.75”. 908.276.7611

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TRYING TO WRAP THINGS UP…Cougar Matt DiGiovanni, back, tries to entwine Brearley Bear Dan Ries in a double ATTEMPTING TO GET A LEG UP…Cougar Joe Giaccio, right, works to trip New Providence Pioneer Tim Terrezza to grapevine in the 145-lb championship bout. Ries, ranked fifth in the state, won by fall in 4:35. DiGiovanni, a senior, was the mat in the 125-lb semifinals. Giaccio recorded a 10-2, majority decision, then moved on to win his third Union County seeded second, and after receiving a first round bye, won by 10-2, majority decision and 7-2 decision to reach the finals. title with a 3:18 fall over Brearley’s Anthony Madonia. Blue Devil Christian Barber, Cougars Christiano, Giaccio, Markovitch Win at UCT Tournament

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “I was looking for a high crotch at seeded second at 152-lbs in the most who had to take the shots. There was A win is a win, whether it’s 12 or 13 Nick Longo (RP). Opoku wrestled get revenge, and I did my job. He was the beginning of the match, but I competitive weight class in the tour- two minutes left. I was going to be points or a couple of points,” Barber his way to the third-place consola- definitely tired,” Kania said. really didn’t get it deep enough. So I nament that featured two top-eight stingy. One point! He’s back in the said. tion bout where he faced Scarillo After losing to Austin Frank (L), figured that if I faked the high crotch, ranked wrestlers and one who placed match with a takedown. I had to con- Blue Devil Mike Kalimtzis, last again. This time, Opoku tallied three Kania went on to place fifth with a his head would be down, and I would eighth last year. He won his second trol him,” Barber said. year’s 103-lb champ, advanced to the takedowns, one a smooth arm drag, 1:20 fall over Tony Manganiello (GL). get the headlock. Once I got it, I showdown with Brearley’s Devin Looking ahead to his title bout with 103-lb finals with a 5-2 decision over to grab a 7-3 decision. Raider Anthony Tufaro lost an over- would hang out and try to get back Geoghegan when he escaped and fol- Diego Chavez (R), whom Barber beat John DeVito (RP), who put him to the “It felt good, because all my time bout to Tiquan Womak in the [points]. It worked out in my favor lowed with a single-leg, spin-around handily last year but went on to place test with a reversal late in the third matches with the same kid was very quarterfinals but wrestled his way this time,” Henry explained. takedown to grab a 3-1 decision in eighth in the state at 145-lbs, Barber period. close. I took a lot of shots, and I did a back to face him again for third place. Henry dropped a 5-4 decision to the semis. Barber showed fine top said, “He placed in the state last year. “I needed that. It’s not all about lot better,” Opoku said. This time, Tufaro rode him like a Anthony Rice (B) but regrouped to control by controlling Geoghegan for I have to watch out for that Rahway winning. It’s how you win. I really Blue Devil Colin Barber placed cowboy to seize a 3-1 victory. take third with an 11-10 decision in a 1:37 of the third period. funk [Cement mixer]. I think, basi- didn’t win the way I wanted to. It’s fifth at 145-lbs with a 6-3 victory “I was disappointed. I made a mis- rematch with Hoy. Cougar Mike “Actually, I thought that he could cally, I am technically better than him.” good that I got that out of the way, over Kyle Mogensen (J), and Blue take the first match and went out of Helmstetter placed fourth at 112-lbs. not take me down. My defense was He was! After a standing first pe- hopefully I can turn it on in the finals Devil Nick Velez placed fifth at 112- my comfort zone. This match, I stayed Blue Devil Christian Barber was good enough, but I was the person riod, Chavez escaped in the second and wrestle the match I need to lbs with a 3:21 fall over Dylan Oliva in there and got what I needed to do. period, but Barber got a takedown wrestle,” Kalimtzis said. (B). Blue Devil heavyweight Kyle I worked off of his mistakes the same then added an escape and another Kalimtzis had difficulties with Jon Kania went the distance with way he worked off mine earlier,” takedown in the third period to grab a Mele (GL), who made good use of Rahway’s Laziak Jones and pulled Tufaro said. G.L. Highlanders Ambush 5-2 victory and the 152-lb title. his devastating stretcher controlling out a reversal to win a 4-2, tiebreaker Raider Mike Steinfeld scored a “I wasn’t finishing my shots. Not maneuver to earn a 9-6 decision. to advance to the semis. Earlier in the takedown in overtime to defeat Cou- that I wrestled badly, I got a little Blue Devil Ellis Opoku narrowly season, Jones edged Kania, 3-2, in a gar Eric Knight, 4-2, in the 140-lb Cougars in Wrestling, 54-18 frustrated with him. Last year, I was defeated Andrew Scarillo (B), 2-0, to dual meet. quarterfinals. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 taking him down, letting him up, but advance to the 135-lbs semifinals “Last match, I wasn’t as aggressive “Going into the third, I said I got to he came back tough and kept it close. where he dropped a 3-0 decision to as I should have been. I knew I had to ride him out, because he is good on “I didn’t know what was going to ods ensued. Christiano chose down his feet. If it goes into overtime, I am happen in the Stepien/Markovitch in the tiebreaker round, but Eichner going to have a tough time taking him match. Markovitch beat him in the rode him out to earn a 2-1 victory. down. I wrestled him last year, and Region [3] last year. Cranford gives In the final bout, Highlander Shane we split bouts. I got him in the dis- us problems. Mike is very tough on Haddad made good use of a pipe- tricts by the same score, 4-2. I was top. He can be a hammer on top. He wrench, near-fall and two Turk rides fortunate that he wasn’t as patient as is very confident on top,” Coach to grab a 14-0, majority decision over I was. I was expecting a quick start. I Iacono said. Cory Markovitch. am good with my hips. I threw in a leg The Highlanders upped their lead “They have some young kids over and put the power half in,” Steinfeld to 43-12 when Joe Hoy rocked Eric here. That’s not a veteran team. They explained. Knight to sleep with a nearside cradle have some seniors, but this is sup- Steinfeld moved on to place third in 47 seconds at 140-lbs. Cougar Matt posed to be our year. We had the one with an 8-6 decision over Justin DiGiovanni took care of business with loss [Brearley]. The opening dual Becker (R). Knight placed fifth with a 1:00, arm bar walk around, pin of TJ meet, we were 0-1, then we won a victory over Nick Rotondo (W). Nicholson at 145-lbs. seven straight. The thing is, if you GL’s Ryne Morrison won the 112- “Tonight, I was nervous. My [1]45- are going to lose, lose early. I tell my lb title when he shocked Jovanni pounder is out, so not having a 45- kids, let’s leave our ego at the door,” Ramirez (RP) with a lateral drop in pounder worried me a little bit, not said Coach Iacono, who added, “It’s 2:34. Rice (B), who won last year at because I expected him to win, but more fun coaching, because you are 119-lbs, scored a pair of takedowns we didn’t want to give up six [points],” making smaller corrections. We have and a reversal to defeat Dan Pisauro Coach Iacono said. improved. I have a good bunch of (RP), 6-2, for the 125-lb crown. Mike GL’s Bryan Sobol used a series of kids. Thirty-five kids in the room! Stepien (GL) won his third UCT title Turk ride near-falls to claim a 12-0, We have come a long way. This has with a 3-0 decision over Nick Longo majority decision over Jim Dwyer at been an effort to a lot of people. I am (RP) at 135-lbs. Nick Lospinoso won 152-lbs then up came the next show- able to enjoy this and get the frui- his second UCT title with an 11-3, down between Cougar JP Christiano tion. The kids are enjoying it. It is an majority decision over Joe Hoy (GL). and Pat Eichner at 160-lbs. After a effort of a lot of parents, taking these Vic Pozsonyi (RP) recorded a 1-0 scoreless first period, Christiano es- kids to wherever they want to go. decision over Dillon Geoghegan (B) caped in the second period and The recreation coaches, the middle at 171-lbs. At 189-lbs, Dawud Hicks Eichner escaped in the third to force school coaches put in a lot of work See more UCT Wrestling photos (P) put on a takedown exhibition to overtime. Three more scoreless peri- with these kids.” On goleader.com Photo Library claim his second UCT title with an 18- BOUT SEQUENCE: 6, majority decision over Connor Cougar Cagers Shred 189: — Heissler (GL) p Kessler, 2:19 11jan22-uct-wrest 215: — O’Sullivan (GL) p Weiss, 2:58 Gabriel (RP). Urayoan Garcia (R) Elizabeth Girls, 53-18 Hwt: — Manganiello (GL) p Farrell, :53 defeated Greg Rice (B), 5-4, for the 103: — Mele (GL) p Espuga, :27 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 215-lbs title, and heavyweight Zach The Cranford High School girls 112: — Morrison (GL) d Helmstetter, 6- WORKING TO CLAMP A HEADLOCK…Cougar Ian Henry clamps GL Highlander Ryan Hoy in a headlock to get back Troutman recorded a 2-1 decision over 5 points in the 125-lb quarterfinals. Henry won, 9-6, and went on to place third by beating Hoy once again in the wrestlebacks. basketball team improved to 9-3 with 119: — DeFranco (GL) md Birch, 13-0 Frank (L) for his second UCT title. a 53-18 shredding of Elizabeth in 125: — Giaccio (C) p R. Hoy, 3:40 CHAMPIONSHIPS: Cranford on January 21. Junior Mor- 130: — Henry (C) p Klein, 4:19 160: — Christiano (C) d Foster (L), 7-6 135: — Stepien (GL) p Markovitch, 3:45 171: — Pozsonyi (RP) d Geoghegan gan Miller sank 14 points and Sara 140: — J. Hoy (GL) p Knight, :47 (B), 1-0 Gugliucci bucketed nine points, while 145: — DiGiovanni (C) p Nicholson, 189: — Hicks (P) md Gabriel (RP), 18-6 Carly Maucione, Jess McCoy and 1:00 215: — Garcia (R) d Rice (B), 5-4 Mairead McKeary each sank six 152: — Sobol (GL) md Dwyer, 12-0 Hwt: — Troutman (NP) d Frank (L), 2-1 160: — Eichner (GL) d Christiano, 2-1, 103: — Mele (GL) d Kalimtzis (W), 9-6 points. TB 112: — Morrison (GL) p Ramirez (RP), 2:34 Elizabeth 2 8 2 6 18 171: — Haddad (GL) md C. Markovitch, 119: — Giaccio (C) p Madonia (B), 3:18 Cranford 16 16 10 11 53 14-0 125: — Rice (B) d Pisauro (RP), 6-2 130: — Markovitch (C) p Leary (RP), 1:19 135: — Stepien (GL) d Longo (RP), 3-0 140: — Lospinoso (B) md Hoy (GL), 11-3 145: — Ries (B) p DiGiovanni (C), 4:35 ** Cougar Snacks: ** 152: — Barber (W) d Chavez (R), 5-2 THIRD PLACE ROUND: 103: — DeVito (RP) d Nick Tekula (L), 4-2 112: — Valentin (R) d Helmstetter, 9-2 Cougars Dunk Blair Lady Highlanders Top 119: — Anthony DeFranco (GL) d Terrezza (NP), 10-9 In H.S. Swimming 125: — Henry (C) d Hoy (GL), 11-10 Cougar Cagers, 29-21 130: — Abbott (S) md Adrian Betancourt The Cranford High School swim The Governor Livingston High (L), 16-5 School girls basketball team im- 135: — Opoku (W) d Scarillo (B), 7-3 team improved to 11-0 with a 96-73 140: — Steinfeld (SP) d Becker (R), 8-6 (point missing) victory over Blair proved to 9-1 with a 29-21 victory 145: — Acosta (RP) d Travinsky (E), 5-3 Academy on January 19. Eric Walano over the 8-3 Cranford Cougars in 152: — Geoghegan (B) p Brandon touched first in the 50-yard freestyle Berkeley Heights on January 20. Santos (J), 1:56 Sophomore Jess McCoy scored eight 160: — Eichner (GL) p Joe Balboni (B), and the 100-yard freestyle with re- 1:59 spective times of 24.1 and 59.76. points, Morgan Miller sank six, Kate 171: — Shane Haddad (GL) p Anthony Nicholas Kalafatis touched first in McGovern put in four points and Iarussi (S), 3:51 the 200-yard freestyle at 1:57.81 and Mairead McKeary added three points 189: — Maurice McCullers (E) d Zach for the Cougars. Alyssa Polimeni Heissler (GL), 9-5 the 500-yard freestyle at 5:36.5. 215: — Matt O’Sullivan (GL) p Luis Christian Woo won the 100-back- scored 12 points, while Erin Ferguson Galindo (RP), 2:38 stroke in 1:05 and the 100-freestyle and Mallory George each netted seven Hwt: — Tufaro (SP) d Womak (P), 3-1 points for the Highlanders. in 55.88. The Cougars also won the David B. 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Her poster was selected for its originality, artistic merit and portrayal We hear you, and we can help. Washington. of the contest theme, “Vision of Peace.” Joining her, pictured left to right, are: Interior Painting In 2010, the MLK Association Roosevelt Intermediate School Principal Stewart Carey, art instructor Anne Cohen Shopping, errands, personal assistance, and Westfield Lions Club Secretary and Contest Chairman Douglas Schembs, Jr. event planning, bookkeeping and more! 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Native Finds Unique WF Library’s Program Inspiration for New Novel Delights with Tenor Chiarelli WESTFIELD – Brad Parks will be In “Eyes of the Innocent,” the BY SUSAN M. DOUGHERTY at The Town Bookstore in Westfield mother of two young Newark boys Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times on Saturday, February 19, at 2 p.m. to who were killed in a house fire gives WESTFIELD—The audience on discuss and sign his new book, “Eyes investigative reporter Carter Ross a January 19 was a friendly one, with of the Innocent.” The inspiration for tale of woe—a mortgage rate reset about one third of the crowd a repeat the New Jersey native’s latest book forced her to work two jobs and leave from other Salvatore Chiarelli’s con- began with discarded mattresses. the boys without childcare. certs. So when the tenor arrived after In the winter of 2008, on his daily But Carter soon discovers she isn’t 7 p.m., the appointed start time of his drive to work as a reporter with The what she seems, and neither is the fire. concert at the Westfield Memorial Newark Star-Ledger, Mr. Parks sud- And when her boyfriend, a Newark Library, no one seemed upset. denly started seeing mattresses ev- councilman, is reported missing by He rushed in, winter coat flap- erywhere. So he started asking, his scorned wife, the reporter plunges ping; with his tie askew and hair “What’s with all the mattresses?” into the murky world of subprime Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader disheveled, he started to set up his and The Times “Again and again I was told it was mortgage foreclosure, urban house- audio equipment and arrange his CDs BELLISIMO...Tenor Salvatore foreclosures,” said Mr. Parks. “People flipping and political corruption. on the table. He chatted with the Chiarelli sings while soprano Elga were defaulting on their loans and being Mr. Parks’s debut, “Faces of the audience and explained to the friendly Johanna looks on during a duet of ordered out of their houses. They tended Gone,” made him the first author in gathering that the car ride from Man- “And this is My Beloved” at a recent to be folks who didn’t have cars, or only history to win two of crime fiction’s hattan took him one hour and 40 performance at the Westfield Memo- Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader and The Times rial Library. owned small ones, and therefore couldn’t most coveted awards — the Shamus PRACTICE WITH A PRO...Charlie Centinaro, who is cast as Seawood J. Stubbs minutes, so he apologized profusely take along their mattresses.” and the Nero — for the same book. in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Repertory Theatre’s upcoming production of to the 50 or so members in the audi- Little did anyone guess, but those Michael Connelly, Laura Lippman Hairspray, rehearses while composer Marc Shaiman accompanies him on piano. ence for his lateness. There’s always a following when a mattresses foretold the beginnings of and Dennis Lehane head the short list “Wow, we have young opera lov- performer has a niche, and this proud the subprime mortgage scandal – and, of writers who have won both over ers, it seems,” Mr. Chiarelli men- Italian American, originally from as it turned out, also led to the latest the course of their careers. tioned as he looked out over the crowd Brooklyn, has found his in singing installment in Parks’ award-winning “Winning the Shamus and Nero Shaiman Visits SP-F Rep. and saw a three-year-old named Neapolitan songs, opera and musical mystery series, “Eyes of the Inno- awards was really a crowning achieve- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 Mikey. An adult with the child said theater. The night was offered as part cent,” being published this month by ment in my young career,” Mr. Parks that the pre-schooler saw Andrea to have been nominated five times, put on the best possible show. of the “Adult Programs for Winter” St. Martin’s/Minotaur. said. Bocelli sing “O Sole Mio” with Elmo series at the Westfield Library. As one of the first reporters to The 36-year-old Dartmouth Col- unlucky to have lost every single “The 60s was the last era of joyous on “Sesame Street” and said he would cover what has now become a world- lege graduate lives with his wife and time,” he said. He did win a Tony and music,” he said. “People sang from like to go to see a man sing the same wide financial meltdown, Parks two small children. More about his a Grammy Award for his musical their gut, [when you perform] let it song. Mikey wasn’t disappointed Antique Prints on delved deep into the foreclosures writing can be found at work on Hairspray. out. Don’t let the microphone do the since the classic was on Mr. Chiarelli’s spreading across Newark in 2008. www.bradparksbooks.com. Ms. Sprague told Mr. Shaiman that work. Sing it with feeling.” play list. Display in Summit she feels “it is really timely” that the The cast, performing while Mr. “You’ve got to love how much fun SUMMIT - Antiquities framer and Rep chose to put on Hairspray since Shaiman accompanied on piano, he’s having,” Dom Fontana of lecturer Danielle Ann Millican will the theme of bullying is so relevant showed great promise of an outstand- Westfield said of the performer dur- exhibit her museum quality prints at right now. “Unfortunately, it will al- ing performance when the show opens ing a short intermission. Mr. Fontana’s Bouras Galleries. The exhibit opened ways be timely,” Mr. Shaiman said March 11. “I encourage you to mix it favorite song of the night echoed January 5 and will run through the He admitted that he still gets inspira- up. Come up with your own ideas and little Mikey’s. Along with Mr. end of February. The galleries are tion from the story of Hairspray be- don’t try to just replicate what you’ve Chiarelli that night was a talented open to the public. cause of the fact that “the girl that seen,” he told them. He encouraged operatic soprano, Elga Johanna, who Danielle Ann Millican, Inc., one of wouldn’t always get the lead, gets the them to make the production their joined him in the lovely duet, “And the country’s premier collections of lead.” own. “It’s enjoyable to see how other this is My Beloved” as well as a museum quality woodcuts, engrav- When asked by a Rep cast member people direct and adapt the show.” number of Broadway classics. The ings and lithographs, offers an ex- why he originally cast the role of the At the conclusion of the day, SP-F two performers sang Italian love ceptional blend of expertise and pre- mother in Hairspray as a man he District Fine Arts Supervisor Vincent songs with passion and excitement. sentation. An impressive selection of stated, “Because it’s funny.” John Turturiello told Mr. Shaiman that the “I’m kind of in an Italian mood aesthetically pleasing and historically Travolta played the role of the mother school would like to induct him into tonight, is that okay?” he asked the important 15th through 20th century in the movie version. the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High audience. When they applauded their works on paper, the collection in- Referring to the fact that casting a School Music Hall of Fame. An emo- acceptance, he pleased them with a cludes, but is not limited to, a delight- man in a woman’s role he said, “You tional Mr. Shaiman said, “I accept.” classic that was sung by Jerry Vale ful array of botanicals, fruits and veg- may think someone is something, but Next up for Mr. Shaiman is a Broad- and Perry Como in the 1950s, “Way etables, birds and animals, maps and if you let them express themselves way adaptation of Catch Me if You city views, and much more. Can Marie,” and asked the audience to you might learn something new about about a young thief being chased sing along with him. Quite a few of Ms. Millican is an internationally them.” by the FBI who Mr. Shaiman said “is the seniors hummed or sang along respected antiquarian and gifted lec- When Mr. Shaiman unexpectedly just a kid looking to be parented.” not only in that number, but also with turer with over 25 years of experi- said “get out your music and let’s The unlikely role of parent ends up “Return to Me,” which he sang com- ence on three continents. She has TEA MY SWEET...A view of the room at the Sweetheart-Valentine’s Afternoon sing something,” the cast sprung to being the FBI agent. The play is set to fortably with one verse in English served on the board of the Antiques Tea at the Libery Hall Museum at Kean University. The afternoon teas are a their feet as he went to the piano. open Sunday, April 4, at the Neil and one in Italian. Council, is a member of the Art and monthly tradition at the museum and each are offered with a different theme. Samantha Tropper, who will play the Simon Theater, the same theater Antique Dealers League of America, Hairspray Near the end of the hour-and-a- lead as Tracy, Charlie Centinaro, who opened in almost 10 years half informal concert, when he com- Confederation Internationale Des Love is on the Menu at Kean is cast as Seaweed J. Stubbs and ago. plained of feeling cold, he borrowed Negociants En Oeuvres D’Art, and Krystle Tomlinson, who will portray The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Rep- Appraisers Association of America. Hairspray a gray wool scarf and hat from an University’s Liberty Hall Museum Little Inez, had the opportunity to ertory Theatre will perform audience member to finish two duets Bouras Galleries is located at 25 perform solos accompanied by Mr. on Friday, March 11, at 8 p.m.; Satur- with Ms. Johanna -- one from La Deforest Avenue in Summit. For more UNION – Liberty Hall Museum at dren and their families to be held on Shaiman. He played a series of songs day, March 12, at 8 p.m.; Sunday, Traviata and the other from La information, call Linda Cole at (908) Kean University will celebrate Saturday, February 12, from 10 a.m. from the musical and directed the March 13, at 2 p.m.; Thursday, March Boheme. 277-6054. Valentine’s Day with a series of spe- to 1 p.m. Recommended for seven- to high school cast on how they could 17, at 7 p.m.; Friday, March 18, at 8 cial events throughout the month of 12-year olds, participants are guided p.m., and Saturday, March 19, at 8 February. in designing and constructing their p.m. On Wednesday, February 9, from 2 own old-fashioned Valentine’s craft. All performances take place at the to 4 p.m., Liberty Hall will host the The fee for the workshop is $10 per Manya Ungar Memorial Auditorium Sweetheart-Valentine’s Afternoon child, and all workshop materials are at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High February 4-19, 2011 Tea. The afternoon teas are a monthly included. School, 667 Westfield Road, Scotch Fridays & Saturdays @ 8p tradition at the museum and each are The event will take place on Sun- Plains. Sunday 2/13 @ 2p offered with a different timely theme. day, February 13, from noon to 3 Tickets can be purchased by A tour of Liberty Hall will follow p.m.; the cost is $55 per couple. emailing [email protected]. CDC COMMUNITY THEATRE the repast, and is included in the Reservations are required for all Prices are $15 for adults, $10 for program fee of $35 per person. programs, and can be made by call- seniors (age 60 and up) and $10 for www.cdctheatre.org Will You Be Mine? is a crafts working Liberty Hall Museum at (908) students. 78 Winans Avenue shop especially designed for chil- 527-0400. For questions, call Randi Traiman Cranford, NJ 07016 at (908) 322-6533. 908.276.7611 Adult Violin, String Lessons Offered at NJWA Studio 7PULKH:\TTLY*VUZLY]H[VY` WESTFIELD – In response to a other small group adult classes for large number of adults who expressed instruction on the viola/cello, flute, Where Dreams Take Center Stage an interest in learning the art of play- clarinet, trumpet, trombone, drums, NEVER TOO LATE…Ted Schlosberg, founder and executive di- ing string instruments, the Music Stu- and folk and electric guitar. rector of the New Jersey Workshop for dio of the New Jersey Workshop for For more information on these or any the Arts Music Studio, will offer small *,5;,9:;(., Excellent training with a large professional the Arts (NJWA) is adding several programs of the NJWA, call (908) 789- group instruction specifically for the new programs at its studios at 150- 9696, visit the NJWA studios or log on adult student. staff of Broadway and Opera Artists! 152 East Broad Street in Westfield. to www.njworkshopforthearts.com. High School Advanced According to Ted Schlosberg, Competitive Audition founder and executive director of the NJWA, he has been approached by Hedgehog & Feather Co. June 27 - July 31 Mon - Fri 12:30 - 5:30 adults who have always wanted to Advanced dance, voice, audition, and learn the violin, but have not had the To Present NUNSENSE acting training. time or opportunity to pursue this Fully Staged Shows: endeavor. After offering a successful WESTFIELD – Hedgehog & bos” take over the school audito- sample class at the Westfield Memo- Feather Theatre Company has an- rium to raise money, showcasing CRAZY FOR YOU rial Library in December, he designed nounced its upcoming production of their hysterically hidden talents. STARLIGHT THEATRE Grades 2-6 Violin Magic specifically with adult NUNSENSE, which is guaranteed to Featuring star turns, tap-dancing June 27 - July 30 Mon - Fri 8:30 -12:30 beginners in mind. shake off the winter doldrums. nuns, an audience quiz and comic Daily dance, voice and acting training. In Violin Magic, these adult stu- This warmhearted, hilarious musi- surprises, this is one talent show that Show: Aristocats Kids dents will learn the basics of playing cal, with words and mu- is truly heaven sent! this instrument, using an eclectic ap- sic by Dan Goggin, fea- Performances will be proach, with methods developed by tures an outstanding February 4 at 8 p.m. and Mr. Schlosberg over the past 50 years. adult company includ- February 5 at 2 and 8 p.m. “ They will learn bow and pizzicato ing H & F’s co-artistic Tickets ($15-$20) can be and learn to read music through director, Julie Fetter. ordered by e-mail at rhythm and solfeggio,” Mr. With direction by Joe [email protected]. Schlosberg said. “They will learn Penczak and music di- Reserved seating. theory and the fundamentals of all rection by Sara Theater location – St. four strings in the first position. We Hedgepeth, the cast also Paul’s Parish Hall (414 AMERICAN DREAMS plan to use a wide range of materials includes Wendy East Broad Street, which includes a basic text book, Connolly, Wanda Westfield.) Street park- repertoire, duet, rhythm studies, Simmons, Jenny Murphy and Terri ing available on St. Paul Street or scales and ensemble.” Cerritto. East Broad Street or in the church AMERICAN Presently, there is a session of Vio- Sister Julia, Child of God, the con- parking lot accessed via Euclid Av- lin Magic on Monday mornings at vent cook, has accidentally poisoned enue. For more information, visit Dreams the NJWA. A new session will begin 52 of her fellow sisters at the Little hedgehogandfeather.org. This show on Wednesday, February 2, from 9 Sisters of Hoboken nunnery. Heart- is best for ages 11 to 111. a.m. until 10:30 a.m. and continue for broken and in dire need of funds to Paid Bulletin Board 10 weeks. Tuition for the program is bury their last four dearly departed goleader.com/express $150. The small group session allows sisters, the five surviving “Little Ho- AUDITION DATES: for six students per class, and other sessions will be added as needed. March 19, 20, 26 “This class will be fun and help Call Now for people explore their own creative an Appointment! abilities in a friendly atmosphere,”Mr. (908) 731-1377 Schlosberg said. SPOTLIGHT THEATRE Grades 6-9 In addition to Violin Magic, a new June 27-July 30 Mon - Fri 8:30-12:30 adult string orchestra is planned for Monday mornings, from 11 a.m. to Daily dance, voice and acting training. noon, beginning February 7. The or- ALL PROGRAMS Show: Seussical chestra will include violin, viola, HELD AT: cello, string bass and harp. CDC THEATRE 908-731-1377 Depending upon the response from 78 Winans Ave the community to these musical en- deavors, Mr. Schlosberg will design Cranford, NJ www.pinedaconservatory.com Page 18 Thursday, January 27, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

‘Places: Near and Far’ Captures Exquisite Detail By MARYLOU MORANO cityscapes and waterscapes, is hang- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ing in the library’s Internet Gallery. WESTFIELD – For Westfield art- The varied subject matter has one ist, Linnea W. Rhodes, exhibiting her thing in common: it showcases Mrs. artwork at the Westfield Memorial Rhodes’s ability to capture a place in Tony Award Winning Composer Marc Shaiman Library (WML) is a homecoming of all its exquisite detail. sorts.Mrs. Rhodes was president of the Re-Visits SP-FHS Meets Cast of Hairspray Friends of the Li- brary for three years By BETSEY BURGDORF “There was no high school musical Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and she is presently when I was young,” he said. “Manya on the board of the SCOTCH PLAINS — On Satur- Unger created a summer theater pro- newly formed day, January 21, Marc Shaiman, gram and they were putting on The Westfield Memorial world-renowned composer of Sound of Music and I auditioned to Library Foundation. Hairspray and a former Scotch Plains play piano.” “After the audition, ev- She also assists with resident, paid a visit to his alma mater eryone was in awe. My ego was born,” the library’s Mu- for a questio-and-answer session with Mr. Shaiman said. “I was this crazy, seum Pass Program. the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Reper- freaky piano player. I was definitely “I am particularly tory Theatre’s (Rep) cast of blessed.” It was his first time playing pleased to be show- Hairspray. for an audience and “his obsession ing at the library be- “It’s a great thrill for me. You can’t for musical theater was born.” cause of my connec- imagine writing something that your From there he traveled from one tions with the li- own high school is putting on, and community theater to another play- brary,” she told The that you’re still alive to get to see it ing piano for whatever production Westfield Leader and ‘Early Morning Snow’ happen. It’s really wonderful,” Mr. they were performing and doing his The Times. Mrs. Rhodes has developed her Shaiman told The Westfield Leader school work at night. In 1976, at 16, Her exhibit, titled “Places: Near own unique media by either sketch- and The Times jokingly. He left Scotch he began playing what he called and Far,” a collection of landscapes, ing a scene or photographing it digi- Plains for New York City (NYC) when “cheesy” piano for a comedy act in tally, and then painting over it with he was 16 and this was the first time NYC. He dropped out of high school, watercolors. he had stepped through the doors of got his GED and began working full- Locals will recognize familiar the school since. time in the entertainment business. Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader and The Times buildings in on piece entitled Scotch Plains resident and child- He admitted that since junior high MUSIC MAN...Composer Marc Shaiman pays a visit to Scotch Plains-Fanwood “Quimby and Elm,” a dreamy winter hood friend Joanne Sprague, who has school he had an obsession with Bette High School to discuss his carreer and give pointers to the Scotch Plains-Fanwood scene of downtown in a snow storm, been involved with the Rep since the Midler and “dreamed of playing for Repertory Theatre’s cast of Hairspray. and “Broad and Elm,” a depiction of 1970s and recently took on the role as her.” In an interesting turn of events, Midler when she asked the group of it was the fourth cut on her third the heart of Westfield in the spring. production co-coordinator, invited he was playing piano for a cabaret act pick-up musicians if anyone could album.” At 17 he went on tour with Other “near” subjects include St. Mr. Shaiman, who now shares his called the Hartlettes when Ms. Midler play a little know song of hers called Bette Middler and would continue to Teresa’s Church in Summit, a water time between NYC and Los Angeles, asked the act to open for her on tour. “No Jestering.” work with her for years to come. “My colored pen and ink painting that back to the very music room where Mr. Shaiman flew to Los Angeles Not only was he the only musician dream had come true and I wasn’t details the building’s intricate his talent was first noticed. with the girls and impressed Bette there that knew the song but, “I knew even 18,” he said. fascade, and the Cranford Canoe By the time he was 24 he had Club, in which the pale colors used written so many songs that he put to portray water and sky make bold together a “greatest hits” collection statements. he jokingly called “Marc Shaiman — The “far” offerings of the ex- The First 50-years.” He had earned a hibit include realist portrayals of a reputation that soon attracted floral shop in France, and pastoral Hollywood’s heavyweights. scenes of Italy, Panama, and Long Mr. Shaiman went on to work with Island. Billy Crystal and Martin Short on Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader “What you see displayed is what I Saturday Night Live. He arranged and The Times think of as some of my very best the music for When Harry Met Sally, GOOD MORNING...Samantha Tropper, who plays the lead character work,” Mrs. Rhodes explained. performed by Harry Croncik, Jr. as Tracy in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood “My goal is to capture the look well as dozens of other movies and Repertory Theatre’s upcoming pro- and feel of a place.” David Wroe, Music Director and Conductor plays. duction of Hairspray, sings “Good Mrs. Rhodes is also well-known He has been nominated for five Morning Baltimore” while Composer for her sets of note cards portraying Saturday, Academy Awards. “I’ve been lucky Marc Shaiman, who wrote the original familiar buildings in Westfield, February 5, 2011 CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 score, accompanies her on the piano. Cranford, Summit as well as in Eu- at 8pm rope. The cards are sold locally. Union County PAC Former WF Resident Scares Mrs. Rhodes is president of the Shall We Contemporary Art Group, a group of Rahway, NJ central Jersey artists who meet to Audiences for a Living support each other and to show their work throughout the state. By BETSEY BURGDORF Mr. Freeman’s first script, entitled Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Unholy, premiered three years ago. “Places: Near and Far” will be on The film, starring Adrienne Barbeau exhibit at WML until January 31 dur- Dance TRIBECA, N.Y. – Screenwriter ing regular library hours. Sam Freeman, who was born and and Nicholas Brendan, had scenes filmed on Hillcrest Avenue in For more information about Mrs. A Ballroom Spectacular raised in Westfield, recently pre- Rhodes, or to see an online miered his horror film Bread Crumbs Westfield. Mr. Freeman works independently portfolio of her work, visit with Carolina Jaurena at the Tribeca Cinema in Tribeca. The www.linneawrhodes.com. film stares Halloween actress writing scripts and selling them to and Friends Marianne Hagan. producers or production companies. The approximately 120-seat the- He was approached and asked to write Get Sm’art! to Stravinski–The Firebird Suite ater was packed for both showings, Bread Crumbs after a director viewed Mr. Freeman said. He was on hand his earlier work and thought he would Britten–Serenade for Tenor, for both screenings, as were most of be perfect for the job. Open Feb. 4 Horn and Strings the cast and crew. “In horror films WESTFIELD — Washington “There were lots of you are always writ- Elementary School’s latest stage featuring Charles Reid gasps during the ing for a specific fan production, Get Sm’Art!, will movie...and covered base. One that loves open on Friday, February 4, at faces,” Mr. Freeman suspense, terror, Roosevelt Intermediate School, 5JDLFUTt4UVEFOUT told The Westfield blood and guts,” Mr. located at 301 Clark Street in CALL 908.232.9400 Leader and The Freeman said. Westfield. Times. “And also an When asked about Tickets for Get Sm’Art! are on underlying sympathy the biggest chal- sale now for all three perfor- Or visit our ticket outlets: for the three dimen- lenge he faces as a mances — Friday, February 4, at The Town Book Store, Westfield sional victims.” horror film writer he 8 p.m. and Saturday, February 5 Having witnessed replied, “Combining at 1:30 and 7 p.m. All seats are Martin Jewelers, Cranford all the characters what you love, with $12 for the evening performances www.westfieldsymphony.org murdered during the what’s marketable and $8 for the Saturday matinee. Visit us on movie, the audience and what sells.” For questions contact Loly Facebook was surprised when, Mr. Freeman has Moreno-Wisniewski at upon leaving the the- several projects in [email protected] ater, they found the the works including cast mingling about the lobby laugh- something for Legaci Pictures Moves’ ing and chatting with movie-goers. Productions. He is also working on Day of Percussion Wheelchair Mr. Freeman graduated from Blood Shots, a terror anthology with Accessible Solomon Schechter Day School in different well-know horror directors Set for Feb 12 1998. From there, he went on to New sharing the role as director in each SCOTCH PLAINS – On Saturday, York University’s (NYU) Tisch segment. February 12, world-renowned per- School of the Arts. In addition, Mr. Freeman has had cussionists Dennis DeLucia, Leigh After graduation, Sam began his several of his horror screenplays Howard Stevens, Tommy Igoe and career working for Martin Scorcese, optioned. Drown has been optioned Danny Seraphine will perform at the assisting the film’s editor, Thelma by producer Michael Preger and The Day of Percussion to be held at the Schoonmaker, on Gangs of New York, Hollow to producer Ross Barbash. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School a 2002 film starring Leonardo He has also optioned his screen- (SP-FHS.) Frank and Lydia DiCaprio, Daniel Day Lewis and play Spellbind, which is being pro- The day of performances and clin- Bergen Foundation Cameron Diaz. duced by Hollywood producer Allan ics will begin at 9 a.m. SP-FHS is Funding has been made possible in part through a grant by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/ His venture into the horror film Loeb whose credits include 21, Wall located at 667 Westfield Road in Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. genre began after he produced Street 2 and The Dilemma. Scotch Plains. Showtime’s Zombie Honeymoon, a Mr. Freeman currently lives in Ticket and event information can 2004 horror film offering a blend of New York City with his wife, Shana be found at http://spfk12.org/ romance, comedy and horror. Rubin, formerly of Westfield. musicboosters/. NOW OPEN

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