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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, February 3, 2011 OUR 121th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 05-2011 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Westfield Council Sets Municipal Pool Rates for Coming Year By LAUREN S. BARR $270; individual, $180; senior citi- call traffic safety engineer, Gordon Specially Written for The Westfield Leader zen, $90; a family with childcare Meth, has not been asked to attend a WESTFIELD — At Tuesday (five or more), $630, and a family meeting to answer their questions. night’s public Westfield Town Coun- with childcare (four or less), $540. The question also was asked of Mayor cil meeting, the council passed an According to Third Ward Council- Andrew Skibitsky by Second Ward ordinance on final reading setting man Mark Ciarrocca, the increases Councilwoman Vicki Kimmins, as it “not to exceed” limits for member- this year are the first in a “few years” might “quell some of the concerns.” ships to the Westfield Memorial Pool, for the pool and are “fairly nominal.” Mayor Skibitsky responded that which also established new member- The council also passed two reso- Mr. Meth would not be asked to a ship categories for families of five or lutions approving the demolition of meeting, as it would cost the town more and families of four or less. homes at 1150 Central Avenue and money to have him come, and that This new ordinance will allow the 861 Boulevard. this has become a “political” issue. council to raise fees solely by resolu- During the public discussion por- Third Ward Councilman Dave Haas tion in the future. tion, Central Avenue residents Maria said that he would also like to have In conjunction with the ordinance, Carluccio and Adina Enculescu again Mr. Meth come to a meeting. Coun- a resolution was passed setting the voiced their complaints regarding the cilman Haas said that while he was at fees for 2011. Resident families of placement of a pedestrian crossing the community meetings held sev- five or more will pay $450; families signal on Ms. Enculescu’s front lawn. eral years ago regarding the light and of four or less, $360; husband and Both Mrs. Carluccio and Ms. its location, he now has questions he wife or parent and child (under 18), Enculescu asked why the town’s on- “did not think of” at that time. Councilman Haas said that while he did see drawings depicting the location of the light away from the

intersection of Clover Street and Cen- Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader tral Avenue, Mr. Meth told him that QUIET BEFORE THE STORM...Heavy gray skies and a deep covering of snow add to the picturesque scene near Westfield the location (of the light) was changed Town Hall. The clouds served as a warning for the impending snow, which would drop more than 16 inches on the area. by Louis Berger Group, who is the engineering firm employed by Union County. While Central Avenue runs Towns Concerned Over Sale Of through the town and the project was endorsed by the town council via resolution several years ago, the Golf Courses and Development roadway is under Union County ju- risdiction and the project is being By PAUL J. PEYTON Tax Assessors’ website, the club paid trict, located off Route 22. undertaken by the county. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader $254,000 in property taxes to Scotch According to a statement issued Mayor Skibitsky said that, despite AREA – Facing a combination of Plains last year. Friday afternoon by the township, a petition containing over 100 signa- declining membership and increased Shackamaxon General Manager “The development of the tures to have the light moved to Cen- debt, two private golf courses in Union Rich Riffle confirmed the property is Shackamaxon Golf and Country Club tral and Clover, he “hasn’t changed County are on the selling block and for sale, but declined to respond to property by a developer for residen- his opinion.” He said that after the may be converted to housing devel- further questions, referring all inquir- tial housing would serve only to ex- Photo courtesy of Nick and Linda Karter light is activated and has been in use opments. ies to Rob Schwartz, the club’s presi- acerbate an already overburdened LOVERS’ QUARREL...These love birds appear to be discussing whose idea it The Westfield Leader has learned dent, who did not return a call to The school system and further tax exist- was not to fly south for the winter. for at least 90 days, the council will talk to the police department, cross- that Shackamaxon Golf and Country Leader. The club dates back to 1916. ing municipal services and infrastruc- ing guard and review all of the data. Club, located on Shackamaxon Drive Scotch Plains Mayor Nancy Malool ture already stretched to capacity.” Resident Greg Kasko, who retired in Scotch Plains, has received at least said the township is taking steps to Mayor Malool said the property is Mountainside Council from the Westfield Police Depart- five bids for its 145-acre property, look at whether the site could be- currently zoned for single-family ment following a lawsuit with the including at least one from a devel- come the new home for the township homes, one acre in size. She said town, criticized the town for not shov- oper. The club hired Troon Golf, a municipal building on Park Avenue once the township council is desig- Reviews Snow Budget eling the sidewalk in the area of the private golf course management en- and library on Bartle Avenue, thus nated as the town’s redevelopment By MANDY L. RUSSELL were not needed. The mayor con- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 tity, last year to manage the golf freeing that space up for redevelop- agency, any proposals for Specially Written for The Westfield Leader firmed that the borough had $68,000 course. According to the New Jersey ment of the township’s business dis- Shackamaxon would have to be ap- MOUNTAINSIDE — The snow in the reserve from previous years. proved by the agency. The process removal budget was a topic of discus- Last week, the plow trucks had to will be brought before the planning sion at Tuesday night’s Mountainside go back out and move some of the County Hires Consultant board, which has been instructed to Borough Council meeting. The meet- snow piles out of the way. They cut “examine the viability of relocation ing itself was abbreviated due to the down piles that were angled too high sites,” including Shackamaxon, for ice storm underway that evening. in intersections so they did not create For New Ice Skating Rink the town hall and library. If the board This winter has been a more ex- a driving hazard. By PAUL J. PEYTON ranged up to $35,000. Two of the bids agrees with the township, the council pensive one than past New Jersey “If we get much more snow, I don’t Specially Written for The Westfield Leader were dismissed for not meeting the would then hire a professional plan- winters, and snow removal does not know where the trucks are going to ELIZABETH – The Union County requirements of the county’s request ner to create a redevelopment plan. come without a cost, it was noted put it all; we are beginning to run out Board of Chosen Freeholders last for proposals (RFP). “I’m concerned on what could be during discussions. Since January of room,” Mayor Mirabelli said. week hired Rink Management Cor- At last week’s meeting, several developed there and its impact on our 1, Mountainside has expended more In other news, the council agreed poration of Mechanicsville, Va., at county residents said they did not see infrastructure, particularly our than $123,000 in snow removal and to continue to donate $300 to the $17,800, to perform a feasibility study the need for the feasibility study. schools,” Mayor Malool told The has outstanding salt bills estimated annual Governor Livingston High for building a new ice-skating rink at Kenilworth resident John Bury re- Leader. at $31,000. School Project Graduation. The pro- Oak Ridge Park in Clark. sponded, “It seems that you have Councilman Kevin Glover told The “There is really no way around it,” gram funds a party for all the gradu- The county is looking to construct already decided. I don’t see much use Leader the township and its residents Mayor Paul Mirabelli said. “It has ating seniors where buses shuttle the a new rink at Oak Ridge Park to for that (feasibility study).” need “full disclosure” and “transpar- been a difficult winter for everyone, students to a party where there is no replace the Warinanco Rink in Roselle “These guys are just going to come ency” regarding the development of and snow removal is just part of it; drugs or alcohol present. The stu- as part of its master plan for the park. in and give some rinky-dink report the largest downtown property. we are not the only ones paying for dents are brought back around 5 a.m. Officials have said Warinanco would and you are going to do what you “This (sale of Shackamaxon) was it,” he added. from the event. This program was need $5 to $10 million in mainte- want or what you are told to want,” moving at light speed. We needed to The mayor told the council that the started to help prevent students from nance improvements to continue as a Mr. Bury said. slow it down,” Mr. Glover said. He hit will not seem as bad with the help abusing drugs or alcohol on gradua- Anthony J. Scutti, rink. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 of the reserve money the borough has tion night, and to eliminate the pres- Rink Management promotes itself left over from previous winters when ence of those substances. Former Chief, Dies as the largest operator of ice-skating it did not use the funds, or these funds CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 WESTFIELD – Former facilities in the country. It operates Westfield Police Chief Anthony J. facilities in Dallas, Houston, Provi- Scutti died on Tuesday at his home. dence, R.I., Lancaster and York, Pa., Mr. Scutti had been a member of as well as Newburgh, N.Y. Its only the Westfield Police Department for facility in New Jersey is Ski Campgaw over 41 years, beginning as a patrol- in Mahwah. man in 1959. He was appointed po- County officials are looking for the lice chief in 1986. During his years study to be completed in a few months. with the police department, he served The rink is part of the Oak Ridge Park the community by re-establishing master plan. The county has bud- the Neighborhood Watch Program, geted $6 million in its capital budgets introducing a Retail Theft Program through 2012 for the Oak Ridge plan. for the local merchants and estab- “When we put the rink in there lishing a bicycle patrol unit. (Oak Ridge), now it becomes some- Additionally, Mr. Scutti served thing that can sustain itself for the as president of the Union County next 20 or 30 years. It’s going to bring and the New Jersey State Associa- money back to the operations. It can tions of Chiefs of Police. He also be a profit center (for the county),” was active in the Westfield UNICO said Armando Sanchez, director of Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader chapter and was named its Man of golf operations. NOT A SOUL IN SIGHT...Frosty seems to be the only one smiling about the mix the Year in 1990. He said the county’s goal is to hire of rain and snow that brought the area to a standstill last Wednesday, January 26. The Westfield Rotary in 2000 pre- an outside management firm to man- Much to the disappointment of area merchants, E. Broad Street was empty that sented him with the Charles P. age the rink’s operation, similar to afternoon as residents avoided the slushy mess by staying home. Bailey Humanitarian Award. Illinois-based KemperSports, which PAGE INDEX Police Blotter...6 Arrangements are under the di- was brought in last year to manage TOP VOLUNTEER…Mountainside Councilman Glenn Mortimer, right, holds Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 6 Real Estate .... 10-13 up a Congressional resolution presented to him by Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th), rection of the Dooley Colonial the county’s two golf courses. Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in Mr. Sanchez said Rink’s proposal Editorial ...... 4-5, 14 Education ...... 16 Classifieds .... 15 left, for being named Union County Republican Committee Volunteer of the Community ... 6-7, 13 Sports ...... 9-12 A&E ...... 17-18 Year. Also pictured is Mr. Mortimer’s wife, Joanne. See story on page 3. Westfield. See obituary on page 6. was one of five bids received, which

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Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader Courtesy of Peggy Rothbaum BLANKET OF SNOW...Commuters who parked at the Fanwood Train Station GOOD SAMARITANS...Through the efforts of Furniture Assist, donations of had to dig out their cars at the end of the day after yet another snow storm hit the furniture, appliances and other household items are loaded onto U-haul trucks to Photo courtesy of George Rogers area January 26. be delivered to area families in need. Furniture Assist accepts donations from PLAY TIME...Area children enjoy the snow at Echo Lake Park last Thursday as individuals, as well as organizations, and deliver it free of charge. Pictured, left schools were closed for the second snow day of the school year. to right, are: Dawson and Sandy Yeoman and Antonio Alexander, who gener- ously volunteer their time to help the cause. To donate to Furniture Assist or for more information, visit furnitureassist.com or e-mail [email protected]. Sale of Golf Courses CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 said while he favors helping the down- planning board has recommended that WF Council MS Council town business climate while creating the developer’s application be reduced CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 additional commercial tax ratables, to 700 housing units. The property, pedestrian crossing signal. He also told The council also agreed that it would any plan must make financial sense located across the street from Roselle the mayor that his letter in last week’s contribute its financial portions of the for the township to go forward. Catholic High School, is currently The Westfield Leader “missed the point.” fireworks funding for this year’s Fourth Sources have said the club’s debt is zoned for single-family housing. When Mayor Skibitsky asked Mr. of July event. The money is needed in excess of $8 million. The attorney said the club’s appli- Kasko if he would answer some ques- before April. The sooner officials pay, Roselle Golf Club, a nine-hole cation is now back before the Roselle tions, Mr. Kasko replied that he would the better deal they get. Mayor course located on 58 acres off Borough Council for final consider- “do so with (his own) counsel.” Mirabelli told the council that, “pay- Raritan Road in Roselle dating to ation on rezoning the property for Resident Douglas Miller suggested ing up front allows for a better show.” 1917, has an agreement to sell its multi-housing units. that the town require everyone to The council is set to contribute $15,000 property to developer M.L. Ehrlich, Mr. Schmidt said the council is remove their cars from the streets to the fireworks this year. who plans to build 1,600 apartment not bound by the planning board’s during snow emergencies to allow The Mountainside Board of Edu- units. The sale agreement is contin- decision, but he does not expect a for plowing. He said that in some cation invited Mayor Mirabelli and gent on development of the land for council decision until after the June areas, where cars were plowed in, members of the council to attend its housing. Democratic Primary Election. If the Photo courtesy of Raymond Lord there are now ice conditions. Mr. next BOE meeting. The mayor en- The club’s attorney, John Schmidt council approves a zoning change, SNOW STOPPING HIM...Residents and downtown employees are finding it Miller suggested that, due to the nar- couraged members of the council to of Lindabury, McCormick, the next step would be to submit a difficult to navigate the meters and pay stations in town. This Westfield Parking rowness of some streets created by attend to show support and listen to Estabrook, and Copper, P.C., of site plan application before the plan- Enforcement officer shares that sentiment as he finds it difficult to reach the all the snow, the town should imple- what is going on in their community’s Westfield, told The Leader the club ning board. meter. ment one-side-of-the- street parking. school system. made the decision to sell due to de- The county closed Oak Ridge Golf First Ward Councilman Frank “It will look good if we are there,” clining membership and a high tax Club in Clark two years ago, saying it Arena said that the council’s public Mayor Mirabelli encouraged. rate. He said membership has was running a $400,000 deficit, and works committee is looking into those The council also authorized a grant dwindled from 175 members when hired Illinois-based KemperSports to issues, but said that it would be diffi- agreement with the Department of he joined in 1998 to 109 today, “and run the two remaining courses, Gal- cult to implement in some areas near Human Services Division of Plan- the club has not been able to bring in loping Hill in Kenilworth and Ash apartments, where there is no place ning for a Municipal Drug Alliance new blood.” Brook in Scotch Plains. for residents to move their cars. Grant in the amount of $15,769. Mr. Schmidt said unlike other golf The county is building a new clubs in the area, which are taxed as 40,000-square-foot, 300-person ban- WF Fire Dept. Reports 83 Storm-Related Cases golf properties, Roselle pays approxi- quet facility at Galloping Hill, which mately $320,000 per year in taxes Armando Sanchez, director of golf WESTFIELD – As of noon yester- hard when a large maple tree came under a residential tax base. “We operations for the county, said will day, Wednesday, February 2, the down, bringing down two utility poles have been forced to sell because the open in 2012. Bids are due on the Westfield Fire Department had re- and power lines and leaving eight homes taxes are just overbearing,” he said. banquet hall and an education center sponded to 83 storm-related incidents. on the block without power. Many town “[The club] is taxed as though it was on February 11. The county has also Calls started coming in shortly after 5 roads remain closed due to downed residential housing.” built a $2.3-million driving range at a.m. Three homes suffered structural trees and wires. Approximately 48 resi- Mr. Schmidt said the borough’s the golf course. damage from trees falling onto the dents remain without power, according dwellings. Terrace Place was hit very to Fire Chief Daniel Kelly. County Ice Skating Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 SCOOP, DUMP, REPEAT...The Westfield Department of Public Works re- moves piles of snow from the north side train station parking lot. The snow is “If you’re going to put the ice skat- ation, told The Westfield Leader, “Our dumped at the Westfield Conservation Center, as well as local parks, which are ing there, why the feasibility study?” numbers are right and they are accu- becoming filled to capacity. added Garwood resident Bruce Pater- rate and we stand behind them.” son. “Either you’re going to put the Mr. Sanchez said the golf courses ice-skating rink there or you are not. were mismanaged for over three de- It’s an easy decision. You don’t need cades. Kathy Villaggio, who handles to spend $17,000 to come up with a finances and long-term capital yes or no answer.” projects for the department, said that Mr. Bury disputed financial esti- when Oak Ridge was an 18-hole golf mates on the county’s golf operations course, its management was using that they made a $140,000 profit in city water instead of well water. 2010. He said numbers obtained by “You can’t begin to think what the Union County Watchdog Asso- those water bills were like,” Mr. ciation did not include expenses for Sanchez said. “To upgrade it from the new driving range at Galloping city water to well, it’s a $2- to $3- Hill; $168,000 paid to one law firm million project.” for legal expenses incurred for pro- Tina Renna of Cranford requested cessing liquor licenses and other le- a complete financial accounting for gal work for the golf courses, or an MusicFest for 2008-2010, including $800,000 payment to KemperSports expenses and revenues. She claimed for construction management. $250,000 has not been accounted for Photo courtesy of Jennifer Schildge He also said employee fringe ben- from last year’s festival. LABOR OF LOVE...Westfield kids take a moment to pose with a happy addition I can help you get the coverage you need. to their pack after taking advantage of the piles of snow to make a life-size efits were calculated differently be- “Going forward, there should be snowman. People who switched to Allstate saved tween 2009 and 2010 and payment to more accounting for the MusicFest,” KemperSports for construction man- said Mrs. Renna. “Over a million money and got more protection. Which agement was not included. dollars is being spent and it is really means they’re better prepared for the “So adding all this in, the golf not transparent at all.” mayhem that can happen everywhere. So operations lost a million (dollars) and Mrs. Renna also questioned probably more during the year,” Mr. whether the hiring of Union County don’t wait! Call me today. Bury claimed. “The golf operation Assistant Counsel Norman Albert as really is losing a ton of money since part-time prosecutor in Cranford vio- Oak Ridge (closed).” lates county rules. Ron Bansky Looking at Oak Ridge, Mr. Bury County Counsel Robert Barry said (908) 301-0711 said expenses, comparing 2007 to assistant county counsels “are per- 2008, showed costs were “allocated mitted to have a private practice as proportionally among the three golf long as it does not interfere with their 519 South Ave West courses.” He said utilities costs were full-time responsibilities in the Of- Westfield listed at $600,000 in 2008, of which fice of County Counsel.” [email protected] $200,000 was for Oak Ridge. He said Mr. Barry said Cranford holds that line item was zero in 2007. municipal court Wednesday nights, On revenue, he said, the $600,000 and thus does not interfere with Mr. anticipated for the new driving range Albert’s day job or availability at Proud sponsor of our local youth athletics. “turned out to be $310,000” in 2010. freeholder meetings if needed, which “It looks like these phony numbers are Thursday nights. Mr. Barry said caused you to close Oak Ridge for no Mr. Albert would use his county va- Coverage and savings based on policy features selected and are subject to terms, conditions and availability. 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USPS 485200 Thursday, February 3, 2011 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 52st YEAR – ISSUE NO. 05-2011 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Scotch Plains Council Reacts to Sale of Shackamaxon, Development By FRED T. ROSSI to look into whether the land on which development to take place in the cen- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the municipal building, the library, tral business district. SCOTCH PLAINS — Reacting to the public works department and the Both the library on Bartle Avenue the planned sale of Shackamaxon 95-year-old country club currently and the public works building on Country Club, the municipal govern- sit should be designated as Areas in Plainfield Avenue are older struc- ment will investigate the possibility Need of Redevelopment and whether tures, with the library outgrowing its of relocating several municipal fa- it would be viable to relocate the present facility and the public works cilities on the north side of the town- township buildings at the facility in need of renovations. ship — including the municipal build- Shackamaxon property, which is cur- Mayor Nancy Malool told The ing, the library and the public works rently zoned as an R-1 residential zone. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ear- department – to the golf course prop- Relocating the 37-year-old munici- lier this week that the council wants erty on the south side. Several zoning pal building from its Park Avenue to “protect what’s going to happen” and other land use changes would be location and then selling that land so at the Shackamaxon property. The considered for implementing the pro- that it could be developed for com- concern is that the property could be posal. The 145-acre Shackamaxon mercial use would result in a large sold to a developer who could build Country Club property is located be- tract of property available in the cen- close to 100 homes that would tax an tween Lamberts Mill Road and tral business district. Over the years, already-crowded school system and Martine Avenue. there have been calls from some quar- an overburdened and financially- The township council at its confer- ters to move the municipal building strapped township government. ence meeting on Tuesday passed a out of the downtown business district (Please see the letter on page 5.) resolution asking the planning board in order to allow further commercial The mayor on Tuesday emphasized that the resolution, which passed on a 4-to-1 vote, is “just the first step in many steps.” She pointed out that the public will have opportunities to pro- Betsey Burgdorf for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times BLANKET OF SNOW...Commuters who parked at the Fanwood Train Station had to dig out their cars at the end of the vide comment on the proposal as the day after yet another snow storm hit the area January 26. planning board investigates the mat- ter. Also, the public will have an opportunity to provide input before the township council if the board Scotch Plains Council Debates ultimately recommends moving for- ward with such a project. The council spent more than an Appointments, Many Issues hour discussing the resolution, with By FRED T. ROSSI nicipalities have faced similar situa- Mahoney said were “short site dis- the mayor saying that the governing Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times body would be “irresponsible” if it tions. tances” and a narrow roadway, the allowed the Shackamaxon property SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- The council also failed to come to police department is seeking approval to be sold to a developer. Councilman ship council haggled over possible an agreement on whether to secure from the council to lower the speed William Vastine called it a “once in a appointments at its conference meet- the services of Jersey Professional limit on Cooper Road from 35 to 25 generation opportunity,” and agreed ing on Tuesday evening, with formal Management (JPM) to act as facilita- miles per hour. that an estimated 96 new homes that action on the bulk of them not ex- tor, as its has done for the past de- Most of the council backed the Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times could be built would “overwhelm” pected until later this month at the cade, for the shared services coordi- proposal, but Councilman Glover said FINAL ROUND...The fate of the 145-acre property currently owned by earliest. nating council that is comprised of he wondered whether a lower speed Shackamaxon Golf and County Club is the topic of much debated discussion. the local school district. Councilman Kevin Glover, while A variety of appointments were the municipal governments from limit on Cooper would result in more initially expressing a desire for the being considered, from public de- Scotch Plains and Fanwood and the drivers using nearby Raritan Road, community to be further informed fender and risk manager to health joint board of education. where the speed limit is 40 miles per Towns Concerned Over Sale about the concept and a wish that the insurance broker and township plan- Several council members expressed hour, thus adding to the traffic on the council not “rush” the process, ended ner. A consensus appeared to be some concern about securing JPM’s latter roadway. up voting to authorize the planning reached to name Casey Woodruff to services in the wake of some disap- Mr. Mahoney said the township Of Area Golf Courses board to move ahead with its investi- the defender’s position. And, after pointments over the firm’s handling has been in talks with Union County By PAUL J. PEYTON look at whether the site could be- gation because of what he said was a much discussion about whether the of the separate shared service study about lowering the speed limit on Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times come the new home for the township “need to focus on the big picture. I council was rushing the appointment that concluded just over a year ago. Raritan Road, which is a county thor- AREA – Facing a combination of municipal building on Park Avenue don’t want to miss this opportunity.” process, Maser Associates was named Disputes arose over additional pay- oughfare. Mr. Glover said he favored declining membership and increased and library on Bartle Avenue, thus Deputy Mayor Mary DePaola, say- township planner for this year. Its ments that JPM sought. holding off on lowering the Cooper debt, two private golf courses in Union freeing that space up for redevelop- ing it was important to her to “safe- initial work will center on rezoning Mayor Malool emphasized that the Road speed until the Raritan Road County are on the selling block and ment of the township’s business dis- guard our residents from overdevel- requests. The thrust of its efforts is study dispute should be viewed as speed limit is addressed. The rest of may be converted to housing devel- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 likely to be — if the municipal gov- distinct from JPM’s shared services the council favored the Cooper Road opments. ernment moves forward on redevel- council efforts, which she defended speed reduction, but Mayor Malool The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times oping the Shackamaxon property — as having “produced quite a few urged the police to pursue a similar has learned that Shackamaxon Golf County Hires Consultant handling the complexities involved meaningful partnerships” over the reduction on Raritan Road as well. and Country Club, located on in designating that and other proper- past 10 years. She said Fanwood and Calling the Route 22-Glenside Shackamaxon Drive in Scotch Plains, ties as Areas in Need of Redevelop- the board of education both “see Avenue intersection a “problematic has received at least five bids for its To Study Ice Rink Proposal ment. value” in retaining JPM at an annual intersection” that has been the site 145-acre property including at least By PAUL J. PEYTON Rink Management promotes itself An effort to appoint Pinnacle In- cost of $2,200 from each of the three of several fatal car accidents over one from a developer. The club hired Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times as the largest operator of ice-skating surance as township risk manager entities. The mayor said she didn’t the years, Mr. Mahoney said there Troon Golf, a private golf course ELIZABETH – The Union County facilities in the country. It operates was sidelined after township attor- want to “ruin the relationship” among were several options to improve the management entity, last year to man- Board of Chosen Freeholders last facilities in Dallas, Houston, Provi- ney Jeffrey Lehrer raised concerns the three entities and feared that by flow of traffic from the Glenside age the golf course. According to the week hired Rink Management Cor- dence, R.I., Lancaster and York, Pa., about the propriety of naming Pin- not continuing to use JPM’s facilita- Avenue feeder road and the jug New Jersey Tax Assessors’ website, poration of Mechanicsville, Va., at as well as Newburgh, N.Y. Its only nacle given that Rich Duthie, a mem- tor services, which she strongly de- handle across the highway towards the club paid $254,000 in property $17,800, to perform a feasibility study facility in New Jersey is Ski Campgaw ber of the township zoning board of fended, the relationship will “dwindle Mountain Avenue. He said left turn taxes to Scotch Plains last year. for building a new ice-skating rink at in Mahwah. adjustment, is employed by Pinnacle; away.” restrictions onto the eastbound lanes Shackamaxon General Manager Oak Ridge Park in Clark. County officials are looking for the Mr. Duthie participated in Pinnacle’s In other business, Police Chief of Route 22 were one option, with Rich Riffle confirmed the property is The county is looking to construct study to be completed in a few months. presentation last month when the Brian Mahoney briefed the council cars being directed instead to cross for sale, but declined to respond to a new rink at Oak Ridge Park to The rink is part of the Oak Ridge Park council was interviewing prospec- on a speed limit reduction proposal the highway and turn-left at Moun- further questions, referring all inquir- replace the Warinanco Rink in Roselle master plan. The county has bud- tive risk managers for 2011. on Cooper Road and a traffic study at tain Avenue in order to proceed to ies to Rob Schwartz, the club’s presi- as part of its master plan for the park. geted $6 million in its capital budgets Mr. Lehrer said the question to the intersection of Route 22 and eastbound Route 22. Better lane dent, who did not return a call to The Officials have said Warinanco would through 2012 for the Oak Ridge plan. consider was whether Mr. Duthie Glenside Avenue. After receiving markings on the roadway and in- Times. The club dates back to 1916. need $5 to $10 million in mainte- “When we put the rink in there “used his position [as a zoning board complaints from residents and mo- creased signage for drivers were also Scotch Plains Mayor Nancy Malool nance improvements to continue as a (Oak Ridge), now it becomes some- member] to secure a position [as risk torists and in a nod to what Mr. mentioned as options. said the township is taking steps to rink. thing that can sustain itself for the manager]?” next 20 or 30 years. It’s going to bring The council was split as it dis- money back to the operations. It can cussed the matter, with Councilman be a profit center (for the county),” William Vastine saying he had not said Armando Sanchez, director of heard any references during the inter- golf operations. view process to any quid pro quo on He said the county’s goal is to hire Mr. Duthie’s part or any indication an outside management firm to man- that he was seeking to take advantage age the rink’s operation, similar to of his zoning board position. Deputy Illinois-based KemperSports, which Mayor Mary DePaola agreed and fa- was brought in last year to manage vored appointing Pinnacle. the county’s two golf courses. Councilman Kevin Glover, though, Mr. Sanchez said Rink’s proposal said he was “troubled” by the earlier was one of five bids received, which discussions with Pinnacle, which he ranged up to $35,000. Two of the bids considered to have the least experi- were dismissed for not meeting the ence in the risk management arena of requirements of the county’s request all the applicants for the position. for proposals (RFP). Councilman Michael Marcus said he Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times At last week’s meeting, several thought Pinnacle was better suited to IN SESSION...Pictured, left to right, Councilman Kevin Glover, Mayor Nancy county residents said they did not see serve as health insurance broker. Malool and Deputy Mayor Mary DePaola discuss the issues at Tuesday’s Scotch the need for the feasibility study. Mayor Nancy Malool said it was Plains Township Council meeting. Kenilworth resident John Bury re- “not easy to ignore an issue brought PAGE INDEX Police Blotter...6 sponded, “It seems that you have up by the township attorney,” and Betsey Burgdorf for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Regional ...... 2-3,14-15 Obituary ...... 6 Real Estate .... 10-13 SOUL SURVIVOR...A lone student makes her way down an empty Park Avenue already decided. I don’t see much use asked Mr. Lehrer, before the council takes formal action on the appoint- Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 16 Classifieds .... 15 during the January 26 afternoon storm. At 3:30 p.m., the streets were empty as for that (feasibility study).” Community ... 6-7,13 Sports ...... 9-12 A&E ...... 17-18 residents took refuge inside to avoid the afternoon mix of rain and snow. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 ment, to research whether other mu-

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Photo courtesy of Suzanne Taylor TOP VOLUNTEER…Mountainside Councilman Glenn Mortimer, right, holds Courtesy of Peggy Rothbaum PEEK-A-BOO...A vehicle appears to wink at its owner from beneath a heavy up a Congressional resolution presented to him by Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th), GOOD SAMARITANS...Through the efforts of Furniture Assist, donations of covering of snow, making it almost impossible to find, let alone drive. left, for being named Union County Republican Committee Volunteer of the furniture, appliances and other household items are loaded onto U-haul trucks to Year. Also pictured is Mr. Mortimer’s wife, Joanne. See story on page 3. be delivered to area families in need. Furniture Assist accepts donations from individuals, as well as organizations and deliver it free of charge. Pictured, left to right, are: Dawson and Sandy Yeoman and Antonio Alexander who generously Mountainside Council volunteer their time to help the cause. To donate to Furniture Assist or for more SP Council information visit furnitureassist.com or email [email protected]. Reviews Snow Budget CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 opment” while supporting the revital- By MANDY L. RUSSELL back around 5 a.m. from the event. ization of the business community, voted Specially Written for The Westfield Leader This program was started to help pre- in favor of the resolution. Freeholder MOUNTAINSIDE — The snow re- vent students from abusing drugs or Councilman Michael Marcus voted CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 moval budget was a topic of discus- alcohol on graduation night, and to against the resolution because he was trict, located off Route 22. Estabrook, and Copper, P.C., of sion at Tuesday night’s borough coun- eliminate the presence of those sub- displeased that the public had not been According to a statement issued Westfield, told The Times the club cil meeting. The meeting itself was stances. provided with ample opportunity to be- Friday afternoon by the township, made the decision to sell due to de- abbreviated due to the ice storm un- The council also agreed that they come better informed about the concept derway that evening. “The development of the clining membership and a high tax would contribute their financial por- before the council took action on Tues- Shackamaxon Golf and Country Club rate. He said membership has This winter has been a more expen- tions of the fireworks funding for this day. He failed in an attempt to table the sive one than past New Jersey winters, year’s Fourth of July event. The money resolution, a move backed by Mr. Glover property by a developer for residen- dwindled from 175 members when and snow removal does not come with- is needed before April. Mayor but opposed by the mayor, Mrs. DePaola tial housing would serve only to ex- he joined in 1998 to 109, today “and out a cost, it was noted during discus- Mirabelli told the council that, “pay- and Mr. Vastine. acerbate an already overburdened the club has not been able to bring in sions. Since January 1, Mountainside ing up front allows for a better show.” Partly in response to Mr. Marcus’ school system and further tax exist- new blood.” has expended more than $123,000 in The council is set to contribute $15,000 desire for additional time to digest the ing municipal services and infrastruc- Mr. Schmidt said unlike other golf snow removal costs and has outstand- to the fireworks this year. proposal, Mayor Malool pointed to a ture already stretched to capacity.” clubs in the area, which are taxed as Anthony J. Scutti, ing salt bills estimated at $31,000. The Mountainside Board of Educa- new state regulation — the Time of Mayor Malool said the property is golf properties, Roselle pays approxi- “There is really no way around it,” tion invited Mayor Mirabelli and mem- Decision Rule — that, as of May, will currently zoned for single-family mately $320,000 per year in taxes Former Chief, Dies Mayor Paul Mirabelli said. “It has bers of the council to attend their next forbid a municipality from rezoning an homes, one acre in size. She said under a residential tax base. “We area once an application to develop it have been forced to sell because the WESTFIELD -- Former Westfield been a difficult winter for everyone BOE meeting. The mayor encouraged once the township council is desig- and snow removal is just part of it. We has been filed with a local land use nated as the town’s redevelopment taxes are just overbearing,” he said. Police Chief Anthony J. Scutti died members of the council to attend to are not the only ones paying for it,” he show support and listen to what is board. She explained that the township agency, any proposals for “[The club] is taxed as though it was on Tuesday at his home. added. going on in their community’s school council, in essence, only has three residential housing.” Mr. Scutti had been a member of months to act on the Shackamaxon prop- Shackamaxon would have to be ap- The mayor told the council that the system. proved by the agency. The process Mr. Schmidt said the borough’s the Westfield Police Department for hit won’t seem as bad with the help of erty before its hands will be tied if a “It will look good if we are there,” developer files a development applica- will be brought before the planning planning board has recommended that over 41 years, beginning as a patrol- the reserve money the borough have Mayor Mirabelli encouraged his fel- the developer’s application be reduced man in 1959. He was appointed Po- tion. The planning board, she added, board, which has been instructed to left over from previous winters where low council members. “examine the viability of relocation to 700 housing units. The property, lice Chief in 1986. During his years faces time constraints due to how legal they did not use it, or it was not needed. The council also authorized a grant noticing of its deliberations and public sites,” including Shackamaxon, for located across the street from Roselle with the police department, he served The mayor confirmed that they had agreement with the Department of Catholic High School, is currently the community by re-establishing the hearings are filed, meaning that the ear- the town hall and library. If they agree $68,000 in reserve from previous years. Human Services Division of Planning liest the board will be able to start work with the township, the council would zoned for single-family housing. Neighborhood Watch Program, in- Last week the plow trucks had to go for a Municipal Drug Alliance Grant on the Shackamaxon proposal will be then hire a professional planner to The attorney said the club’s appli- troducing a Retail Theft Program for back out and move some of the snow in the amount of $15,769. February 21. create a redevelopment plan. cation is now back before the Roselle the local merchants and establishing piles out of the way. They cut down “I’m concerned on what could be Borough Council for final consider- a bicycle patrol unit. piles that were angled too high inter- sections so they did not create a driv- developed there and its impact on our ation on rezoning the property for Additionally, Mr. Scutti served as multi-housing units. president of the Union County and ing hazard. infrastructure, particularly our schools,” Mayor Malool told The Mr. Schmidt said the council is not the New Jersey State Associations of “If we get much more snow, I don’t Ice Rink know where the trucks are going to put CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Times. bound by the planning board’s deci- Chiefs of Police. He was also active The sion, but he does not expect a council in the Westfield UNICO chapter and it all. We are beginning to run out of particular reason,” Mr. Bury said. Councilman Kevin Glover told “These guys are just going to come Times the township and its residents decision until after the June Demo- was named its Man of the Year in room,” Mayor Mirabelli said. in and give some rinky-dink report In response to those accusations, In other news, the council agreed to Al Faella, director of parks and recre- need “full disclosure” and “transpar- cratic Primary Election. If the coun- 1990. and you are going to do what you cil approves a zoning change, the The Westfield Rotary in 2000 pre- continue to donate $300 to the annual ation, told The Westfield Leader, “Our ency” regarding the development of want or what you are told to want,” the largest downtown property. next step would be to submit a site sented him with the Charles P. Bailey Governor Livingston High School Mr. Bury said. numbers are right and they are accu- Project Graduation. The program funds rate and we stand behind them.” “This (sale of Shackamaxon) was plan application before the planning Humanitarian Award. “If you’re going to put the ice skat- board. Arrangements are under the direc- a party for all the graduating seniors Mr. Sanchez said the golf courses moving at light speed. We needed to where buses shuttle the students to a ing there, why the feasibility study?” slow it down,” Mr. Glover said. He Union County closed Oak Ridge tion of the Dooley Colonial Home, party where there is no drugs or alco- added Garwood resident Bruce Pater- were mismanaged for over three de- cades. Kathy Villaggio, who handles said while he favors helping the down- Golf Club in Clark two years ago, 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. hol present. The students are brought son. “Either you’re going to put the saying it was running a $400,000 See obituary on page 6. finances and long-term capital town business climate while creating ice-skating rink there or you are not. additional commercial tax ratables, deficit, and hired Illinois-based It’s an easy decision. You don’t need projects for the department, said that when Oak Ridge was an 18-hole golf any plan must make financial sense KemperSports to run the two remain- to spend $17,000 to come up with a for the township to go forward. ing courses, Galloping Hill in Property Taxes Should Drop yes or no answer.” course, its management was using city water instead of well water. Sources have said the club’s debt is Kenilworth and Ash Brook in Scotch Mr. Bury disputed financial esti- in excess of $8 million. Plains. mates on the county’s golf operations “You can’t begin to think what Along With Home Values those water bills were like,” Mr. Roselle Golf Club, a nine-hole The county is building a new that they made a $140,000 profit in course located on 58 acres off Raritan 40,000-square-foot, 300-person ban- SCOTCH PLAINS – Is a property derstand that you must prove that 2010. He said numbers obtained by Sanchez said. “To upgrade it from city water to well, it’s a $2- to $3- Road in Roselle dating to 1917, has quet facility at Galloping Hill, which tax appeal right for you? your home’s assessed value is legally the Union County Watchdog Asso- an agreement to sell its property to Armando Sanchez, director of golf In the last five years, home values “unreasonable.” ciation did not include expenses for million project.” Tina Renna of Cranford requested developer M.L. Ehrlich, who plans to operations for the county, said will in Union County have dropped dra- With a successful tax appeal, your the new driving range at Galloping build 1,600 apartment units. The sale open in 2012. Bids are due on the matically. As the real estate market is lowered tax assessment will be set Hill; $168,000 paid to one law firm a complete financial accounting for MusicFest for 2008-2010, including agreement is contingent on develop- banquet hall and an education center depreciating, your property taxes have for the three years, which can amount for legal expenses incurred for pro- ment of the land for housing. on February 11. The county has also been increasing. to a considerable amount of savings. cessing liquor licenses and other le- expenses and revenues. She claimed $250,000 has not been accounted for The club’s attorney, John Schmidt built a $2.3-million driving range at As a taxpayer, you have the right to The best way to succeed in appealing gal work for the golf courses, or an of Lindabury, McCormick, the golf course. appeal your property tax assessment your taxes is to present your claim to $800,000 payment to KemperSports from last year’s festival. as a means to reduce your real estate the courts through expert tax and for construction management. “Going forward, there should be tax obligations. As a taxpayer con- legal advisors with local knowledge. He also said employee fringe ben- more accounting for the MusicFest,” sidering an appeal, you should un- James M. Foerst is the principal of efits were calculated differently be- said Mrs. Renna. “Over a million Spector Foerst & Associates and has tween 2009 and 2010 and payment to dollars is being spent and it is really been assisting families with real es- KemperSports for construction man- not transparent at all.” tate and tax issues for more than a agement was not included. Mrs. Renna also questioned decade in our local community. Mr. “So adding all this in, the golf whether the hiring of Union County Foerst brings with him his experi- operations lost a million (dollars) and Assistant Counsel Norman Albert as ence with local government and the probably more during the year,” Mr. part-time prosecutor in Cranford vio- municipal budget process. Bury claimed. “The golf operation lates county rules. Save money in this economy. Make really is losing a ton of money since County Counsel Robert Barry said the sale of your home more attrac- Oak Ridge (closed).” assistant county counsels “are per- tive. Reduce your long-term expenses And looking at Oak Ridge, Mr. mitted to have a private practice as and make it more affordable to stay in Bury said expenses, comparing 2007 long as it does not interfere with their your home. All with lowered taxes. to 2008, showed costs were “allo- full-time responsibilities in the Of- Tax appeals must be filed by April cated proportionally among the three fice of County Counsel.” 1. For more information about tax golf courses.” He said utilities costs Mr. Barry said Cranford holds appeals, visit www.spectorfoerst.com were listed at $600,000 in 2008, of municipal court Wednesday nights, and complete the complimentary as- which $200,000 was for Oak Ridge. and thus does not interfere with Mr. sessment form to see if you can save He said that line item was zero in 2007. Albert’s day job or availability at money on your taxes, or get started On the revenue side, he said, the freeholder meetings if needed, which with a free consultation by calling $600,000 anticipated for the new driv- are Thursday nights. Mr. Barry said ing range “turned out to be $310,000” Mr. Albert would use his county va- James M. Foerst at (908) 322-4886. Betsey Burgdorf for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times in 2010. cation time should he be needed to FANCY FACADE...The entry of a residence on Westfield Road in Scotch Plains Paid Bulletin Board “It looks like these phony numbers testify during municipal trials during James M. Foerst is decorated for Valentine’s Day, adding a welcome burst of color to an otherwise goleader.com/express caused you to close Oak Ridge for no daytime hours. gray winter landscape. 2011 A MUST for businesses and Our 39th Annual EditionThis Is Westfield organizations in the region. 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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, February 3, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Lance to Hold Town Hall Peyton's Roselle Mayor Indicted for Peek at the Week Meeting In SP on Saturday Filing False Accident Report WESTFIELD — Rep. Leonard tion, Veterans’ Affairs, the State De- In Politics ROSELLE — Roselle Mayor the Union County Sheriff’s Depart- Lance (R-7) is holding three town partment or any other federal agency. By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times Garrett Smith, 49, was indicted last ment and an accident reconstruction hall meetings this week in The Warren Town hall meeting will week by a Union County grand jury unit from the Linden Police Depart- Hillsborough, Warren and Scotch be held Thursday, February 3, from 6 Christie Seeks $53 Mil. In special services, for libel and inten- for insurance fraud, according to the ment concluded that Mayor Smith Plains. These events are part of a to 8 p.m. in the council chambers of FEMA Aid for Dec. Blizzard tional infliction of emotional distress Union County Prosecutor’s Office. He was responsible for the initial acci- series of town hall meetings that the the Warren Municipal Building, 46 Governor Chris Christie has for- for allegedly bad-mouthing him also was charged with filing a false dent and that his claims to the insur- Congressman plans to hold during Mountain Boulevard. The Scotch mally requested a severe winter storm through an e-mail, according to a police report and is accused of leaving ance company were false. the month of February. Plains meeting is this Saturday, Feb- declaration for financial assistance Asbury Park Press report. the scene of an accident after hitting a If found guilty of the charges, he During these gatherings, the Con- ruary 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 from the federal government for the Mr. Bowen is currently acting su- parked car at 2 a.m. on Locust Avenue faces up to 10 years in prison and gressman will discuss the important p.m. at the Scotch Plains Municipal blizzard that impacted New Jersey perintendent of schools. He left the in Roselle on December 25. would be ineligible to hold public issues facing Congress and the Ameri- Building, Council Chambers, 430 December 26 and 27. Montville district in December 2009. The accident severely damaged employment in the future. can people. He will take questions Park Avenue. The Hillsborough was The letter seeks a final declaration Malone Steps Down From both a parked car and Mayor Smith’s “Nothing is accomplished by try- and share his views on the issues such scheduled for last night,February 2. for 15 counties impacted by the storm, Assembly Budget Committee vehicle, authorities said. Pieces of ing to cover up a wrongdoing,” Mr. as the economy, health care, federal The events are free and open to the including Union County, and makes a Assemblyman Joe Malone (LD- Smith’s vehicle, a 2001 Lincoln Town Romankow said. “Mr. Smith had the spending and rising federal debt. public. All residents of New Jersey’s claim for $53 million in Federal Emer- 30, Bordentown), the top Republican Car, were left at the scene, Union opportunity to do the right thing from Additionally, members of Mr. Seventh Congressional District are gency Management Agency (FEMA) on the Assembly Budget Committee, County Prosecutor Ted Romankow the beginning by stopping and re- Lance’s staff will be available to assist encouraged to attend. For more in- reimbursement aid, including $13 announced his resignation from the said. Investigators also obtained vid- porting that he was involved in an residents who are experiencing diffi- formation, call Mr. Lance’s district million for expenses incurred by New committee as GOP budget officer in eos from private businesses showing accident. He only compounded his culties with federal agencies, such as office at (908) 788-6900 or (908) Jersey state government. The state order to focus on his new position as Smith leaving a local tavern at 2:10 error by lying to the police and his the IRS, Social Security Administra- 518-7733. portion request includes costs incurred deputy minority leader. Also resign- a.m. on Christmas Day, which is a insurance carrier by falsifying a claim. by the Department of Transportation ing from the panel was Assembly- short distance from where the acci- As a public servant, the people who New Jersey Hall of Fame and the Turnpike Authority. man David Wolfe (LD-10, Brick). dent occurred, Mr. Romankow said. elected him deserve the truth.” Facing Termination from Christie, Assemblymen Gary Chiusano (LD- Officers, who responded to a 2:14 Mayor Smith announced plans on PVSA Commissioners Resign 24, Sparta) and Anthony M. Bucco a.m. 9-1-1 call from a private citizen January 25 to seek a third term, ac- Inductees Told for 2011 Governor Chris Christie last week (LD-25, Randolph) have been named who witnessed the collision, followed cording to nj.com. announced he was starting proceed- to fill the vacancies. a trail of automotive fluids that led to Councilman-at-Large Jamel TRENTON — Governor Chris A complete list is available at http:/ ings to remove six of the seven Passaic Ocean County GOP Chairman a garage door at Mayor Smith’s home, Holley, who announced on January Christie has announced this year’s in- /www.njhalloffame.org/ Valley Sewerage Authority (PVSA) Joins Trenton Lobbying Firm Mr. Romankow said. 24 that he was going to enter the ductees to the New Jersey Hall of Fame. nombios2011.html. Commissioners over a “pattern of Ocean County Republican Com- Officers knocked on the door to the mayor’s race as a candidate, said the A public vote was held last year. abuse” in which they regularly hired mittee Chairman George Gilmore has mayor’s home, but received no reply, mayor’s arrest was “truly a sad day Nominees must have resided in Bramnick Sponsors friends and relatives at the authority. joined The Partners of 1868 Public Mr. Romamkow said. The following for the Borough of Roselle. Garrett New Jersey for a period of at least All six resigned later in the week, Affairs group as its legal counsel, day, December 26, according to pros- Smith was our five years and must have made a Annual Food Drive including the mayor of Garfield and politickernj.com has reported. He is ecutors, Mayor Smith moved his car first African-American mayor.” “My “signature contribution to New Jer- WESTFIELD — Assemblyman former mayor of Belleville. Kenneth a former member of Governor Chris to in front of his Jackson Street home thoughts are with him and his family. sey and beyond,” according to the Jon Bramnick (LD-21, Westfield) is Lucianin, a Democratic appointee of Christie’s transition team and has been during a blizzard. At a time like this, we Hall’s criteria. This year’s inductees again sponsoring a food drive at his former Governor Jon Corzine, was Ocean GOP chairman since 1996. The mayor later called police to must stand united, heal each other include John Basilone, the only en- legislative office to benefit local food not asked to resign. The announce- According to its website, The Part- report that his vehicle had been struck, and renewour effort for a better fu- listed marine during World War II to pantries. Donations of non-perish- ment came the heels of Governor ners list itself as a “full-service gov- alleging that it might have been a ture,” he said. receive the Medal of Honor, Navy able food, such as cereals and canned Christie’s demand, outlined by his ernment and public affairs firm” with snowplow that caused the damage. Roselle Republican Chairman Cross and Purple Heart. He fought at goods, can be dropped off at the Dis- chief counsel Jeff Chiesa, that re- offices in Trenton and Washington, the mayor subsequently notified his Roger Stryeski said Roselle residents both the Battle of Guadalcanal and trict 21 office at 251 North Avenue in quested each of the commissioners D.C. It list the City of Trenton, New- insurance company, New Jersey should not rush to judgment. Iwo Jima and was recently depicted Westfield. submit information regarding their ark City Council, Comcast, Essex Manufacturers Insurance Company, “I believe that the principle of inno- in the HBO miniseries “The Pacific.” Mr. Bramnick encouraged dona- participation in hiring practices and County Utilities Authority, PSE&G, and reported the fraudulent claim of cent until proven guilty should apply Also to be inducted are Tony tions, explaining local pantries pro- contract awards at the authority. the New York Jets, Monmouth County, $7,918, according to the indictment. [and] that a fair and speedy resolution of Bennett, the legendary singer who vide food to many emergency shel- The PVSA serves 1.3 million MetroStars, Outback Steakhouse, He had several additional conver- this matter take place. Our boro has has sold more than 50 million records; ters and needy residents. Often dur- ratepayers in Bergen, Passaic, Hudson Passaic County Sewerage Authority, sations with the insurance company gone through enough litigation agony former Governor Brendan Byrne, ing the winter months the shelves of and Essex counties. University of Medicine and Dentistry regarding the fraudulent claim in the over the last few years and this has author Mary Higgins Clark, Admiral the food pantries become empty, he NJ Chamber Holds (UMDNJ), and Somerset County following day, authorities said. An tinted the political process. As a recent William “Bull” Halsey, a five-star said. Train Trip Despite Snow Parks Commission among its clients. investigation by the UCPO’s Special victim of a hit-and-run (January 1, 2011), Navy Admiral who commanded the Along with cereals and canned Despite another 12 to 18 inches of Group Says Garrett Supports Prosecutions Unit, the Roselle Police my sympathy goes out to the anony- U.S. Third Fleet during World War II; goods, other items needed by the snow, the New Jersey State Chamber Polluters Over Kids’ Health Department, the crime scene unit of mous victim of the reported accident.” former Pittsburgh Steelers running pantries are: rice, pasta, coffee, tea, of Commerce held its 74th annual Heath Care without Harm, which back Franco Harris; the late Leon peanut butter, jelly, meals in a can, train trip to Washington, D.C. as defines itself as “an international coa- Hess, founder of Hess Corporation and powdered milk. Last year resi- scheduled last Thursday. Some 700 lition of nearly 500 health care pro- GOP Lawmakers Call for and former owner of the New York dents from throughout the district people were on the 11 cars of the viders, health advocacy and other Jets; the late New York Giants owner contributed more than 600 pounds of chartered Amtrak train which made organizations in 52 countries,” last Wellington Mara; actress Queen food to the drive. stops at Newark, Trenton and Phila- week accused Rep. Scott Garrett (R- Action on Anti-Gang Bills Latifah; legendary jazz guitarist John Donations will be accepted through delphia. A dinner that night was at- 5th) of supporting polluters over the TRENTON — On the heels of a Governor’s budget address on Feb. 22. “Bucky” Pizzarelli; businesswoman March 25 at the office, which is open tended by Governor Chris Christie, health of children. “More than 750,000 report by the New Jersey State Police “It is imperative that the law en- and television host Martha Stewart, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through state lawmakers as well as the state’s New Jersey residents with asthma, showing 45 percent of municipalities forcement community be given the former Washington Redskins quar- Friday. For more information call Congressional delegation. including 192,753 children, are at in- have reported some gang activity in tools necessary to wage a smarter war terback Joe Theisman, and actors John (908) 232-2073 or e-mail State Says It Won’t Pay $271 M creased risk of adverse health conse- the past year, Republican Senators against gang activity. Gang members Travolta and Bruce Willis. [email protected]. To Feds for Cancelled Tunnel quences if Rep. Scott Garrett from Tom Kean, Jr. (LD-21, Westfield), are typically remorseless thugs who Attorneys for the state have told the New Jersey is successful in prevent- Sean Kean (LD-11, Wall Twp.), and will only cease their threats to society Federal Transit Administration that ing the U.S. EPA (Environmental Pro- Anthony Bucco (LD-25, Denville) if they are behind bars,” Sen. Tom New Jersey will not be paying back the tection Agency) from updating the have called for swift consideration of Kean said. “My bill enhances penal- $271 million in federal funds for the Clean Air Act,” the group said. a package of anti-gang bills pending ties for crimes committed by mem- Hudson River tunnel project that the They charged that Rep. Garrett before the Senate: bers and promoters of street gangs, Governor cancelled this past fall.The “has received more than $160,000 S-420 (Tom Kean), enhances pen- lengthening the amount of time the state has argued that New Jersey was from polluters” and that he has co- alties for gang criminality and pro- justice system is able to keep these entitled to the money which it chose to sponsored legislation “intended to moting organized street crime; S-222 individuals locked away.” apply to the tunnel project. prevent the [EPA] from limiting car- (Sean Kean), makes participation in Sen. Sean Kean said, “Gang par- Former School Officials bon pollution…Rep. Garrett has a criminal street gang a fourth-de- ticipation is increasing across the Involved in Lawsuit agreed to co-sponsor one or more of gree offense (18 months in prison country, including New Jersey, at a Former Montville schools super- the bad air bills that (would) abolish and/or $10,000 fine) and S-1729 discerning rate bringing about drugs, intendent Gary Bowen has filed a or otherwise block the EPA’s ability (Bucco), requires membership in a violence and demoralized neighbor- lawsuit against Ofira Bondorowsky, to set standards to protect public gang to be considered by the courts hoods. For some towns gang activity former Montville schools director of health from air pollution.” when determining a defendant’s bail. has been prevalent for years and for The State Police’s report showed others it is a more recent develop- that gang activity has been reported ment. We need to come together as a in all 21 New Jersey counties, with community to end this criminal street 1,575 gang units operating through- behavior by holding gang members out the state. The Senators said that accountable for their actions and ad- there is time on the legislative calen- dressing the issues of why kids join dar to pass these bills prior to the gangs to begin with.”

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MOUNTAINSIDE — Glenn “We certainly are a lot more orga- and Fanwood will take another step Ms. Genovese said she will be shar- Mortimer, a Mountainside council- nized than we were,” Mr. Mortimer further on Wednesday, March 2, when ing a guidebook that Courage to Con- man since 1999, was honored with said of county GOP campaigns, a public forum will be held to discuss nect New Jersey finalized earlier this the second annual volunteer-of-the- pointing to the county operation to ways the two towns can save money month. She said it is a comprehensive year award Saturday from the Union help elect Governor Chris Christie by merging, according a spokesman manual that provides step-by-step County Republican Committee. in 2009. “It’s really not about one for Connect New Jersey, a non-parti- measures residents can take to form The award focuses on GOP volun- person, it’s a team,” Mr. Mortimer san, which calls itself a “non-profit municipal consolidation study com- teer efforts in managing campaigns, said. organization that is identifying solu- missions and, ultimately, consolidate getting out the vote, and participation He said it’s also not just about tions to make Scotch Plains and communities. in phone banks to voters. Dorothy elections, but about all the friend- Fanwood run more efficiently.” The event will be hosted by Fred Burger of Summit won the honor last ships he has made over the years as The meeting scheduled for Janu- Lange, a Scotch Plains resident who year. The award was presented to the an active GOP committee member. ary 26 was postponed because of the coordinated the October 19 event. four-term councilman at a $40 per Mr. Mortimer, who serves as con- NEWEST ADDITION…Union County Police Lieutenant and bomb squad com- snow. This will be the second public Mr. Lange said his ever-increasing person brunch held at L’Affaire Fine stituent services representative for mander, Rich Puschel, left, explains the capabilities of the county’s new bomb presentation on the topic, coordinated tax bill is the reason he is establishing Catering on Route 22 in Mr. Lance, has been serving as squads vehicle to Andrew Moran, director of public safety, second from left, by Courage to Connect New Jersey. a grassroots movement to combine Mountainside. Mountainside’s GOP chairman since Freeholder Chris Hudak, third from left, and Union County Police Chief Daniel Gina Genovese, the organization’s Scotch Plains and Fanwood. One hundred persons attended the 2008. He ran for county freeholder Vaniska, right. executive director and a Democratic “Taxes have gone up and we are event including State Senator Tom in 2006. candidate for state Senate in 2007, paying for duplicate services and in- Kean, Jr. and Assemblyman “My biggest responsibility is get- Kean Supports Reducing made her original presentation on the efficient negotiations when it comes Bramnick, both of Westfield, and ting people to attend county (GOP) topic on October 19. to labor,” Mr. Lange said. “We’ve got Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz of conventions,” Mr. Mortimer said. The March 2 meeting will take to combine municipalities so we have Summit, who presented Mr. Mortimer Republicans select county candidates N.J. Corporate Tax Rate place 7:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose better purchasing power, not only for with Senate and Assembly ceremo- at conventions as well as give the TRENTON — Senate Minority Mr. Kean said that small, targeted room at the Brunner Elementary supplies, but for labor too. Combin- nial resolutions. Rep. Leonard Lance Union County GOP organization line Leader Tom Kean, Jr. (LD-21, tax incentives do not go far enough in School, 721 Westfield Road, Scotch ing towns creates better efficiencies.” (R-7th) was also in an attendance and for Primary Elections to federal and Westfield) said that all legislators spurring job creation at a time of presented Mr. Mortimer with a United state candidates. concerned about job creation should record unemployment. States flag that flew over the U.S. Mr. Mortimer thanked his wife, support a broad-based reduction in “With all due respect to the Major- Quijano Named Chairman Capitol. Joanne, for all her help in working the corporate tax rate as recently pro- ity (Democrats), we cannot afford to Local mayors Paul Mirabelli of with him on campaigns, saying its posed by Governor Christie. think small any longer,” Mr. Kean Mountainside, Nancy Malool of not easy to wake up a 6 a.m. “to put Mr. Kean stated that New Jersey’s continued. “When over 9 percent of Of Homeland Security Panel Scotch Plains, Kathi Fiamingo of out signs and than have them ripped large corporate tax burden is the chief New Jersey workers cannot find a job, TRENTON – Assembly Speaker Kenilworth, Joseph Bruno of Berke- down.” largest port cities, with proximity to impediment to sustainable, permanent the problem is greater than what can Sheila Oliver (LD-34, East Orange) one of the nation’s busiest airports, ley Heights, Joseph Accardi of Roselle job creation. “A corporate tax rate of 9 be solved by tinkering around the edges Park and Patricia Quattrocchia of Bramnick Supports has appointed Assemblywoman she fully understands the importance percent practically shows the door to with half measures. The business tax Annette Quijano (LD-20, Elizabeth) Garwood also attended. Mr. Mortimer of homeland security to the safety Moving Chamber Trip employers and the jobs they sustain levy is the most significant factor for as the new chairwoman of the As- and well-being of our residents,” said about 20 people from and create,” Mr. Kean said. employers in determining whether they Mountainside attended the brunch. sembly Homeland Security and State Speaker Oliver said. From Wash. to AC “One need only look to the closing will stay here or go elsewhere. It is Preparedness Committee, replacing “I am humbled by the honor,” Mr. Ms. Quijano joined the Assembly TRENTON — Assemblyman Jon of Sony’s Pitman plant to understand time New Jersey get in the game, retired Assemblyman Frederick in 2008 and represents the 20th legis- Mortimer said. Bramnick (LD-21, Westfield) said he the consequences our state faces should make our tax rate more business Mr. Mortimer said he believes the Scalera of Nutley. lative district, which includes Eliza- supports a plan proposed by Assem- we fail to act. Three hundred people in friendly, and compete for those jobs.” “As a representative of one of our county organization is in better shape beth, one of the state’s largest urban blyman John Amodeo and Assem- South Jersey employed by that facility cities and a major hub of transporta- Batement Rips COAH blyman Vince Polistina (both LD-2, are set to lose their livelihoods be- Cryan Opposed to Privatizing Tolls tion and commercial activity. Northfield) to move the destination cause it is cheaper to do the work in TRENTON – Assembly Majority families who are dedicated to their “This is a great honor and I thank the Amended Legislation of the annual New Jersey Chamber of Indiana. A fact of life in this challeng- Leader Joe Cryan (LD-20, Union) jobs. Speaker for having confidence in my TRENTON – Republican state Sena- Commerce trip from Washington, ing economy is that job creators will has opposed Gov. Chris Christie’s Mr. Cryan noted the unions repre- ability to oversee such an important tor Chris Bateman (LD-16, Somerville) D.C. to Atlantic City. move to the lowest cost environment. plan to privatize toll collections along senting the workers have proposed sig- committee,” Asw. Quijano said. has applauded Governor Chris “Assemblymen Amodeo and If New Jersey chooses not to compete, the Parkway and Turnpike. “We know nificant savings to Turnpike Authority “New Jersey is no stranger to home- Christie’s veto of new affordable hous- Polistina are right on the money we will continue to lose jobs and tal- all too well, based upon the failed commissioners. “The administration land security threats. This requires a ing legislation. “As the original spon- with their suggestion to move the ented citizens to other states.” Republican experiments of the 1990s, would apparently rather stick to a failed constant awareness of the changing sor of legislation to end the failed Coun- Chamber trip from D.C. to A.C. Governor Christie said he would that privatization doesn’t save money conservative ideology that will cost world around us and an understanding cil on Affordable Housing (COAH), I Their bipartisan proposal will at- propose a reduction in the corporate and will lead to poor customer ser- more money, lead to longer lines at the of how we can better improve our sys- was appalled the Legislature approved tract business leaders from across tax rate as part of his annual budget vice. The more than 850 people who tolls and bring about inadequate cus- tems to protect the people of our state. I a new affordable housing boondoggle the state to Atlantic City, which address during a recent interview with would lose their job under this scheme tomer service, reflecting poorly upon am fully committed to this challenge even worse than the current will benefit the local economy,” Mr. CNBC. Citing cost concerns, Sony are working class New Jerseyans with our state,” Mr. Cryan said. and welcome this opportunity,” she said. system....Now is the time to get afford- Bramnick said. announced earlier this month that it able housing reform right by abolish- Assemblyman Bramnick is a co- would close rather than reduce its ing COAH, protecting municipalities sponsor of AR-70, a resolution that workforce at its South Jersey manu- from frivolous lawsuits and heavy encourages the Chamber of Com- facturing plant. handed state oversight, and protecting merce to change the destination of The Pitman factory’s operations DIVORCE MEDIATION our communities against legally-man- their annual “Walk to Washington” will be transferred to a facility in dated urban sprawl,” Asm. Bateman train trip to Atlantic City. The trip Terra Haute, Ind. 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I ers, police and fire – are hard at it and we thank them. sensationalism, handled this manner the same irre- Dear Mrs. Dirado: – that “New Jersey…cannot exclude in- therefore urge the board of education to It has come to my attention that as of In addition to plowing, salting, digging, pulling sponsible way that they did with the “Westfield dividual [religious peoples], because of think wisely before cutting transporta- the March 4, 2010 minutes your office trapped cars from snow banks – they are loading, rape” that never happened. their faith, or lack of it, from receiving the tion or aid-in-lieu to those who wish to has stopped posting minutes in a machine benefits of public welfare legislation.” attend private schools, as they would be hauling and relocating piles of snow – but to where, You can obtain the 2010 New Jersey State Police readable, searchable format on the In explaining his decision, Justice in violation of our Constitution. county’s website. Therefore, the Union as now most storage areas are crammed. gang survey report online from the state website, or Black, writing for the majority, explains Sean Gaynor County Watchdog Association will rou- An interesting enterprise has arisen where local see goleader.news/docs. that if those who attend public schools are Scotch Plains tinely request the minutes and post them given transportation to schools, private contractors offer to pile the snow higher in parking The data being reported is a survey, not complete on our website for easy public access to this information. lots to make more space available for cars. We do and accurate numbers. Most everyone knows Westfielder Is ‘Snowed Under’ Over This is a request for information pursu- wonder though – how high is too high? Is the State Plainfield is in serious gang trouble and the data they ant to the Open Public Records Act, Legislature poised to pass a bill to contend with this report of over 1,000 gang members is a cry for help. N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq., and the com- Parking Ticket at Train Station mon law right of citizens of the state to dilemma? When Westfield reports they believe there are five Editor’s note: This letter was sent to a possible walking area (I say possible obtain access to public documents. The weather is so dreary that it’s unlikely our gangs with a total of 11 members, not bad we say for Westfield officials and copied to the news- because the streets and sidewalks are also Please provide in electronic format, all celebrated rodent’s prediction by seeing his shadow a town of 30,000 people – particularly if the police paper. still filled with a great deal of snow due to meeting minutes of the Union County ***** inadequate plowing). Board of Chosen Freeholders dated March (or not), will have any bona fide impact to forecast- know exactly who they are. When Mountainside, a Due to the plethora of winter storms, On Friday, I attempted to find a place 4, 2010 to date, in a machine readable, ing a quick end to winter. Isn’t the woodchuck’s town of 7,500 people, reports one gang, we’re also clearing streets and municipal parking to park allowing plenty of time to do so searchable format. folklore shadow prediction concocted backwards – confident the police there know exactly who they are lots of snow has certainly been a chal- and still catch the train. After searching Thank you for your attention to this lenge. The most important parking lots for 15 minutes, I finally found a spot in a matter. wouldn’t him seeing the sun make more sense to as well. that should be cleared as completely as permit only lot next to the station. Tina Renna, President predicting the end of winter? Should it be the old saying? — “If you can’t say possible should be the lots that serve the I parked the car in that lot at 10:15 a.m. Union County Watchdog Assoc. There are arguments of the statistics where wood- anything nice [in this case, correct], then don’t say many train commuters who not only de- — well after rush hour. When I returned Cranford pend on them but pay a very large monthly at 6 p.m. I found a ticket on my car. chuck believers say the predictions are accurate over anything at all.” amount for the privilege of parking near Fortunately, I had my camera with me 70 percent of the time. Analysts claiming to be more Worth Pondering the train line. When there are not enough that day and took several pictures of the Resident Makes scientific say the accuracy rate is less than 40 per- cleared spaces in the lot, the long-term lot as well as the platform (to show how Consider all the money at stake and how neighbor- parking meters fill immediately. few people were waiting for my train — Appeals His Own Way cent. One can also choose to believe the results from hoods could change if the 140 acres of the The first storm happened right after certainly not rush hour). Today, Sunday, The following was sent to Senator one of many rodents. Groundhog Punxsutawney Shackamaxon Golf Course were converted to homes. Christmas. Starting at that time, the plow- January 30, I returned to the south side Frank Lautenberg and copied to the ing of the South Ave. train station lot was train lot with my camera to see if addi- newspaper. deplorable. Even though the weekend tional plowing might have occurred since just after the storm was warm and the the Thursday storm. Unfortunately, noth- ***** plows could have been sent back to the ing more was done to fix this travesty. You don’t speak for me, because I pay lot, it was just left. Obviously, with each I can only say that I am very thankful my own way. storm the situation has worsened as not that I am not a daily commuter. You don’t speak for me because my only was it not plowed correctly the first There is another storm on the way in children grew to adulthood with two de- time, the frigid weather and additional the next couple of days. Do you have any voted parents. storms have exacerbated the problem. plan to rectify this situation? I see no You don’t speak for me because my Last Thursday we received about 12 reason to pay the Town of Westfield $30 children’s mother was a full-time mom. to14 inches of additional snow. By Fri- when the meter would only have cost me You don’t speak for me because I have day, at least one-third of the parking $4. And that is the amount I will be never accepted welfare. spaces were unusable. As a result, those paying to the Town of Westfield! You don’t speak for me because I have of us who wish to use the parking meters never collected unemployment. Martha Zervas You don’t speak for me because I have for daily parking before noon were left Westfield without any possible places to park within never received Social Security income. You don’t speak for me because I have never received Medicare or Medicaid. Demise of Westfield 1785 House You don’t speak for me because my job is not protected. You don’t speak for me because I have Was Disgraceful and Humiliating never received patronage. To the dismay of all who appreciate never officially designated historic, it is You don’t speak for me because I have Westfield’s historic significance, the one of the oldest residences in Westfield.) never defaulted on a debt. Westfield Planning Board approved the They also rejected the suggestion that if You don’t speak for me because I have application of developer Michael the developer was granted demolition never failed to pay taxes on all my in- Mahoney to demolish 1049 East Broad rights, he should be assessed a significant come. Street at its December 6 meeting, as re- financial penalty – to be directed to You don’t speak for me, Mr. Senator, ported in your January 13 issue. Westfield Historic Preservation efforts because I am the true minority. When Mr. Mahoney purchased this — for the loss of this landmark site. Who is there to speak for me? 1.4-acre property in 2000, he was granted Westfielders are justifiably proud of You failed to listen when I asked you permission to subdivide the property af- our rich historic legacy. Vintage homes not to vote for medical socialism. Please ter he promised to carefully move and such as this are rare, irreplaceable and don’t fail now to send the repeal back to restore the 1785 home on this site – and to deserve appropriate preservation rather the President. I can’t afford to continue build two new homes on the adjacent than this disgraceful, humiliating demise. paying for all those you do speak for. property. Unfortunately, there was no Betty List Richard Humphreys time regulation stipulated, so he built his Westfield Westfield two new McMansions and left the his- toric home to survive the elements for 10 long years, allowing it to become a blight Charity Festival Was a Great Success; to the area and to the town. Last October, he appealed to the plan- Thank You From Firemen’s Union Your State Legislators ning board for permission to demolish On behalf of the NJ FMBA Founda- along with gift donations from Crumbs ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, this landmark building, declaring it be- yond restoration after moving it. Ac- tion and The St. Barnabas Burn Founda- Bakery, 16 Prospect St., Ferraro’s, and Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. tion, I would like to extend a heartfelt Clyne and Murphy. 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. knowledging the outcries of many favor- ing restoration, the planning board agreed thanks to Westfield’s restaurants and It is due in large part that their generous Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, business owners who without hesitation gifts of time and resources helped make (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. to seek professional appraisal about the current condition of the building before supported the first annual Garden State this a sold out event attended by more Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) Cooked and Uncorked Food and Wine than 700 supporters. 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail making a determination. This report was presented at the Dec. 6 Festival on January 24. In these dificult times, it is great to see Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] The event raised funds for the St. the generosity of all involved to support (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] meeting, citing it could be restored, but the cost of restoration would exceed its Barnabas Burn Center, The Arthur C. Luf these great causes. Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] Children’s Burn Camp, Burn prevention 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] market value when completed. The board Andrew Stratton ignored the fact that this was caused by education programs, Autism research, The Cranford, Proud NJ FMBA Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] Children’s Make A Wish Foundation, (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] the developer’s neglect and sympathized with his financial problem, reminding the and The Leukemia Society. To Reach Us 7th Congressional District audience over and over that this 1785 The Brick Oven, Lemani Seafood, and E-Mail - [email protected] Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 building is “not historic” (although it was Bovella’s bakery provided food tasting, www.goleader.com/help A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 3, 2011 Page 5 Your ‘Friendly’ Neighbor Bank Is Scotch Plains Township Statement Not So Friendly in Fanwood Letters to the Editor On Shackamaxon Golf Club Sale People in general yearn for the simpler why?” Suddenly the corporate smile Editor’s note: This was received Fri- Shackamaxon Golf and Country Club times. You see it all over: ads featuring turned to a stare, as he conveyed the Marc Shaiman’s Visit to SP-F HS day, January 28, 2011. property also creates significant opportu- Mom peering over warm cookies right company line telling me he was unable to ***** nities for both the preservation of one of out of the oven while obedient freckle change my money. Hearing is sometimes Brings Back Memories for Classmate The mayor and township council of the the last sizeable parcels of land remain- faced kids look on, black and white re- an issue, so I tried again. “What did you Township of Scotch Plains are poised to ing in the township for recreation and runs of Father Knows Best or Donna say?” He reiterated: “If you do not have I read with interest the article about In fact, Marc was the person who en- undertake a significant step toward the open space purposes and the ability to Reed, featuring the ‘perfect’ family, and an account here we cannot change your Marc Shaiman’s recent visit to Scotch couraged me to participate in summer improvement of its underperforming cen- significantly increase the commercial rat- classic American paintings of the neigh- money.” Well wait a minute, I thought, plains-Fanwood High School (SP-FHS). theatre. He was the musical director of tral business district by authorizing the able base of the township, with the over- borhood milk man dropping off fresh this was your money, wasn’t it? Maybe I The article stated that this visit was his the production of Mame in 1974. For the township planning board to conduct a all goal of stabilizing taxes for its resi- milk and other goodies. It was a time of should have asked for some ID from PNC first since leaving school during his jun- record, I was a Man-in-the-Moon girl. preliminary investigation to determine dents. The development of the simplicity, a time of civility. No cell before I accepted their cash. ior year. That is not the case. Marc re- As further proof that he has been back, whether the lands upon which the Shackamaxon Golf and Country Club phones, no pages, no Ipods — no large When I asked for the manager, I was turned to SPFHS to perform in a tribute to look at the August 28, 2003 issue of The township’s municipal building, library property by a developer for residential financial institutions. If you needed to do referred to the supervisor two tellers down. Manya Ungar on August 24, 2003. It was Westfield Leader and The Times. An ar- and other community facilities should be housing would serve only to exacerbate some banking, you merely visited your She seemed to be a nice young woman, held in the auditorium named after Mrs. ticle about this tribute concert appears on designated as an area in need of redevel- an already overburdened school system friendly neighborhood bank and you were and I was sure the first teller had to be a Ungar. page 18. Those of us who sang with Marc opment warranting their relocation in and further tax existing municipal ser- met with a smile, and efficient service. little green behind the gills. “Can I help Many former summer theatre partici- at Terrill Junior High, and played in the order to promote the use of these lands for vices and infrastructure already stretched So, though I am product of 21st Cen- you?” Giving the bank the benefit of the pants performed solos and chorus pieces. seventh grade-training band with him, the revitalization of the central business to capacity. tury mayhem like everyone else, I was doubt, I repeated that I merely wanted to Marc performed a song Bette Midler has saw his talent. He was arranging for the district, consistent with prior studies per- According to Mayor Nancy Malool: even surprised by that standard as I re- change the money in my hands into 10’s. done in her act. It was a comedic song. chorus in eighth grade. He has a gift, and formed for and on behalf of the Township “given the announced sale of the cently walked into a PNC Bank in I couldn’t imagine a simpler transaction. Marc said on that day that he had already has used it for many years, but he is still of Scotch Plains. Shackamaxon Golf and Country Club Fanwood. We had experienced our third “Do you have an account here?” Oh boy, played a somber song for Mrs. Ungar’s the little kid in the flannel shirt. He even The planning board will be asked to property, the township is now being given major snow fall of the winter, and luckily I really am not in Kansas anymore! memorial service. He has never lost sight wore a plaid shirt on his recent visit. From examine the viability of relocation sites a once in a lifetime opportunity to shape the neighbors kids were all too willing to Now I consider myself to be an aver- of the people who helped foster his talent. my vantage point he hasn’t changed. for these public facilities, including the the future of Scotch Plains.” shovel us out. They are good kids, not age guy with a mild mannered tempera- Manya Ungar and her partner in the Nancy Kohlenberger Shackamaxon Golf and Country Club The mayor and township council demanding any price in particular, but ment, and always act within the bonds of summer theatre program, Judy Cole, were Cranford property, which recently came onto the will work closely with the planning ‘whatever you want to pay.’ Boy, how the law. But short of telling her to “now two of those people. He knows they were market for sale. This authorization from board to pursue all appropriate oppor- often do we hear that these days? give me all your money!” all I could think important to him. That’s why he was Editor’s Note: Ms. Kohlenberger is a the mayor and township council will be tunities to provide new and more effi- In any case, since my own bank is to say was, “Are you kidding?” there that day. I was there as a former graduate of SP-FHS. formalized by way of a resolution in- cient municipal facilities at a viable some distance away, I chose to remove No, she was not and she curtly finished chorus member in two productions. tended for action at the township relocation site or sites while at the money from the closest ATM, which our conversation, but telling me again council’s meeting on February 1, 2011 same time advancing the revitaliza- happened to be outside the PNC Bank. that this was “company policy.” Westfield Ward Commission Needs starting at 7 p.m., which will be open to tion of the central business district to However, since the machine has only Storming from places is not my style, the public. The resolution will authorize its full potential. been taught to spit out 20’s, I decided to but that day I did storm from the bank, To Address Racial Gerrymandering the planning board to investigate whether Scotch Plains park and go into the bank to change my and thought back to those days of civility. the identified parcels should be desig- Township Clerk 20’s into 10’s. I also pondered the President’s recent The Westfield Ward Commission con- 2002, by maintaining the existing ward nated as an area in need of redevelop- Now I’ve always been taught that speech after the Tucson tragedy talking sists of the four members of the Union boundary, splitting the Cacciola Place ment. Questions: Contact Township Attor- money is money. We all apparently sub- about the American family, and all those County Board of Elections plus the neighborhood. The announced sale of the ney, Jeffrey Lehrer at (908) 285-0685 scribe to the same currency system, so I members of Congress of different parties Westfield municipal clerk. The commis- The Westfield Ward Commission will thought, at least until I walked into the sitting together during the State of the sion meets every 10 years, following the soon confront this issue again. I recom- Tom Kean Lauds Gov. Christie bank that day. Union, at least trying to show an appear- decennial census, to realign the ward mend moving the boundary northward to I approached the teller, who seemed ance of civility, and humanity in the wake boundaries of Westfield. The statutory Sussex Street, thereby returning the en- like an amiable chap with a painted smile of what we all recently experienced. standard is, “The population of the most tire Cacciola Place neighborhood to the For Firing PVSA Commissioners on his face — “can I help you.” “Sure, I Unfortunately, this wisdom has not yet populous ward so created shall not differ Third Ward. This would probably com- TRENTON — State Senator Tom The PVSC Commissioners in question said, “I just want to change these 20’s that reached PNC Bank and other financial from the population of the least populous port with the 10-percent deviation stan- Kean, Jr. (LD-21, Westfield) supported seem to have no remorse for, or desire to I just removed from your machine (of institutions in this country, who are happy ward so created by more than 10 percent dard. Governor Chris Christie’s decision to fix, the blatantly unethical hiring and course paying the $2 “convenience” fee), to take our bailouts, but refuse credit to of the mean population of the wards….” If the Westfield Ward Commission remove six members of the Passaic Val- contracting practices that occurred on into 10’s,” as I shot him back my own those deserving small businesses who Until 1983, the boundary between the does not return the entire Cacciola Place ley Sewerage Commission. their watches. classic smile. I was not prepared however struggle to stay in business, constantly Second and Third Wards was the Raritan neighborhood to the Third Ward, I expect The Governor has initiated termina- “This behavior fleeced the ratepayers for what I heard next. rake us over the coals with overdraft and Valley railroad tracks. In 1983, due to litigation to result again. In 2004, the tion for cause proceedings against the the commission is supposed to serve and “Do you have an account with us?” late fees, and can’t even find it in them- population disparities between the Sec- New Jersey Legislature enacted the New commissioners due to reports of nepo- as such, forfeited the right of these indi- Though I knew the answer was no, I selves to change a twenty dollar bill. ond and Third Wards, it became neces- Jersey Civil Rights Act, which would tism and abusive contracting practices. viduals to continue working at the PVSC. figured this must be some type of survey Gerald Jay Resnick sary for the Third Ward to lose territory to improve the prospects of the plaintiffs in Six of the seven commissioners resigned While unprecedented, Governor or sales pitch, so I played along. “No, Cranford the Second Ward. The Ward Commis- any ward boundary litigation. Also, the last week. Christie’s move was correct and will send sion could have moved the ward bound- incumbent municipal clerk has received “New Jersey finally has a Governor a signal that no government entity is BOE’s Actions Are Confusing; We’ll ary at any point between the South Av- tenure, thereby reducing the possibility who is willing to enforce high ethical immune from being held accountable for enue traffic circle and the Garwood bound- of partisan influence. standards at every level of government. its actions.” ary. The Ward Commission decided to Racial gerrymandering is as backwards Remember Voting In Scotch Plains draw the ward boundary so as to split the as segregated lunch counters, or sending I was disappointed to read that the SP- families of the funds for transportation. Cacciola Place minority group neighbor- people to the back of the bus. Lincoln F BOE is considering doing away with Why would they eliminate the small hood between the wards. This was a form spoke of being motivated by “the better Art Ammermuller transportation allowance for 300 students payment for transportation for a limited of racial gerrymandering known as “frac- angels of our nature.” I hope that the due to budget cuts. This is remarkable number of families that pay 65 percent of turing,” in which a minority group neigh- Westfield Ward Commission will be Business Health Plans Medicare Plans when one looks at this year’s disregard their property taxes to a school system borhood is divided between two districts. motivated accordingly, and will end the for the taxpayers. In particular, this con- that they do not use? We all know that this The Ward Commission kept these ar- racial gerrymandering of the ward bound- sisted of a budget that presented a $300 yearly tax payment is thousands of dol- rangements unchanged in 1991. aries of Westfield. Term Life Insurance property tax increase per average house- lars for each of these families. 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Appointments Member FDIC Page 6 Thursday, Febuary 3, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Jesse Ward, Sr., 102, Longtime Chemist; Active With Baptist Church and Lions – Obituaries – POLICE BLOTTER Jesse David Ward, Sr., 102, passed class. He also was an Emeritus member Henry H. Anderson, 88, Was Engineer, away on Friday, January 28, 2011, at of the American Chemical Society, with Westfield jewelry from her house sometime the Grandview Health Care Center in membership dating from 1944. Active Volunteer and Music Enthusiast Wednesday, January 26, Marvin over the last two weeks. According to Jasper, Ga. Since 1974 Mr. Ward was a member Carabantes, 19, of Clinton, Md. was police, the victim has had multiple A native of Newberry, S.C., he was of the Spartanburg Lions Club and Former longtime Westfield resi- day school teacher and recorder con- arrested after responding to Westfield guests and workers in the house dur- the widower of Lois Wall Ward and was named Lion of the Year, 1979-80. dent Henry “Hank” Holland Ander- sortium director and was always a police headquarters on an outstand- ing that time. There was no sign of the son of the late Marzie Livingston He was honored as a Melvin Jones son, 88, of Westminster, Vt. died regular member of the choir. ing Westfield warrant in the amount forced entry, police reported. and Arthur Chester Ward. Fellow by the Spartanburg Club and peacefully at home on Tuesday, Janu- With his wife, he started and di- of $250. He was processed and re- Friday, January 28, a resident of Mr. Ward was a 1929 graduate of Lions International in 1990; in 1992, ary 25, 2011, with his devoted family rected the Westminster Follies, which leased after posting bail. Lake Avenue reported being the vic- Newberry College with a Bachelor of he was elected Lion Tamer. For 10 gathered around him. contributed to the support of their Friday, January 28, after being tim of an assault after a former em- Arts degree and a major in Natural years he served as a member of the The son of Harold and Dorothy Vermont church for many years. To- stopped for a motor vehicle violation ployee came to his house and de- Sciences. He completed postgraduate board of directors of the South Caro- Anderson, Hank was born on No- gether they participated in all aspects on South Avenue near Central Av- manded money. According to police, work in the School of Chemistry, Uni- lina Lions Eye Bank, West Columbia. vember 7, 1922 in Morristown, N.J. of each year’s production. Hank en- enue, Mera Olegario, 41, of Kearny after the victim and suspect ex- versity of Alabama, where he was On September 1, 1998 Mr. Ward He grew up in West joyed regularly was arrested on an outstanding Scotch changed words, the former employee awarded a Master of Arts degree in moved to Jasper, Ga. He was a mem- Orange, N.J., where he playing music for Plains warrant. He was processed punched the victim in the face and 1932. He received a certificate in Tech- ber of the Jasper First Baptist Church, met his future wife, church dinners, as and released after posting $500 bail. then left the area. The victim did not nical Writing from Rensselaer Poly- the Gideon Sunday School Class and Phyllis Quimby, well as many other Saturday, January 29, Warren Tyler, require medical attention, police re- technic Institute, Troy, N.Y. in 1958. the Jasper Lions Club. daughter of Neal and local functions. He 19, of Westfield was arrested on Wells ported. A teacher of chemistry and physics He is survived by his son and daugh- Katharine Quimby. was the substitute Street near Fairacres Avenue on an Fanwood and orchestra director, Mr. Ward had ter-in-law, David and Joan Ward of Hank graduated in organist for the outstanding Wall Township warrant Tuesday, January 25, Solomon served in the high schools of Bowdon, Jasper, and his grandchildren, Margie 1944 with a mechani- Westminster church in the amount of $104. Tyler was Johnson, 41, of Roselle was arrested Ga., Bay Minette, Ala. and Rock Hill, Lindh, Judy Robertson, Hope cal engineering degree and recently started processed and released after posting following a motor vehicle stop on S.C. In 1943, he taught chemistry in Schobak and Richard Higinbothan. from Stevens Institute a fund to help main- bail. Martine Avenue on an outstanding the Penn State War Training Program Funeral services were held on Sun- of Technology in tain the pipe organ Sunday, January 30, a burglary was Westfield warrant. He was transported at Albright College, Reading, Pa. day, January 30, 2011, at the Jasper Hoboken, N.J. Upon there. reported at a residence on the 500 to police headquarters, processed and After leaving the teaching profes- First Baptist Church, with Dr. Jimmy completing In retirement, block of West Broad Street. Two tele- released. sion in 1937, he joined the Glidden Lewis officiating. Interment followed Midshipman’s School Hank served as a vi- vision sets and a laptop computer Thursday, January 27, Kasib Byers, Company, Reading, Pa., as a chemist at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in at Cornell University, Henry H. Anderson tal member of the were removed. 23, of Scotch Plains was arrested on and formulator of paints, lacquers Spartanburg, S.C. on Monday, January he was commissioned Westminster Aque- Monday, January 31, an incident an outstanding warrant out of and enamels. Part of this service was 31, with Dr. Charlie Bogan officiating. as an ensign in the U.S. Naval Re- duct Society (town water supply), of fraud was reported on the 500 Irvington after an investigation into spent in formulation of specification In lieu of flowers, please make serve. He served in World War II as an updating information and redrawing block of Trinity Place, in which a an individual soliciting without a lacquers for the Naval Aircraft Fac- contributions to either the Jasper First Engineering Officer aboard the battle- maps of the town’s water system. He Westfield resident stated that some- permit. He was transported to police tory, Philadelphia, Pa. Baptist Church Building Fund or to ship USS New York (BB-34), partici- was a trustee of the Westminster His- one made two electronic purchases headquarters, processed and released. Mr. Ward left the Glidden Company the Jasper Lions Club. The Roper pating in the Okinawa campaign and torical Society and regularly volun- using her account from an online Thursday, January 27, Katherine to serve with the War Production Board Funeral Home of Jasper, Ga. the postwar Navy Day in New York teered at the local elementary school. retail store. The amount involved was Carpenter, 32, of Colonia was ar- in Washington, D.C. and was assigned (www.roperfuneralhome.com) was in Harbor. Since its beginning, he was a volun- $250. rested on an outstanding warrant out to the Office of the Rubber Director as charge of the arrangements. After World War II, Hank joined teer at the Westminster Recycling Monday, January 31, Ethan Powell, of Woodbridge after the vehicle in an associate industrial analyst. On his February 3, 2011 Bakelite Plastics Co. (later Union Car- Center and also was involved with 26, of Westfield was arrested for con- which she was a passenger was return to industry, he joined the Pig- Gloria Karr, 88 bide Corp.) in Bound Brook, N.J., where Westminster Cares, Inc. In 2008 he tempt of court based on a Westfield stopped for a motor vehicle viola- ments Division of American Cyana- he worked for 39 years as a Machine was named Westminster Citizen of warrant, after responding to Westfield tion. She was transported to police mid Company, Wayne, N.J. Mr. Ward Gloria Karr, 88, passed away peace- Design Engineer. With his colleagues, the Year. police headquarters. He was pro- headquarters, processed and turned spent 27 years with Cyanamid, retir- fully on Friday, January 28, 2011, at he received several patents. He and Phyllis enjoyed traveling cessed and released on $209 bail. over to the Woodbridge Police De- ing in 1971 after serving as a technical Robert Wood Johnson University Hank married Phyllis Quimby on the United States by train, playing in Scotch Plains partment. service chemist, laboratory supervi- Hospital at Rahway. June 14, 1947 in the St. Cloud Pres- the Grafton Brass Band, hosting nu- Monday, January 24, a resident of Thursday, January 27, a church on sor, technical editor and the last 10 Miss Karr was born in New York byterian Church in West Orange. merous family reunions and attend- Gary Court reported being the victim Martine Avenue reported that, some- years as advertising manager for the City and resided in Mountainside and Together they raised a family of nine ing annual Battleship USS New York of harassment after she received a time between Monday, January 24, at Pigments Division. Westfield. She retired from Overlook children, living first in West Orange reunions. phone call from an unknown indi- 9 a.m. and Thursday, January 27, at 6 While residing in Westfield, N.J., Hospital after 35 years as a nurse. and then in Westfield, N.J. In 1988, Hank leaves his wife, Phyllis, and vidual who asked for her by name p.m., someone removed a video pro- Mr. Ward was a member of the First A funeral service was held yester- with their family grown, Hank and two brothers, Dick Anderson of Sun and then hung up the phone. jector, valued at approximately Baptist Church, where he served two day, Wednesday, February 2, at St. Phyllis retired to Westminster, Vt. City, Ariz. and Steve Anderson of Monday, January 24, Devin Cline, $1,800, from an unlocked storage terms as chairman of the board of dea- Paul’s Episcopal Church in Westfield. Hank enjoyed Indian lore, tent Putney, Vt. He also leaves his chil- 19, and Ryan Rocha, 19, both of closet. cons. When he moved to Spartanburg, Interment followed at Fairview Cem- camping, hiking, reading, woodwork- dren, Sue Gioulis of Ocean Grove, Westfield, were arrested and charged Sunday, January 30, Alan O’keefe, S.C., he joined the First Baptist Church etery in Westfield. ing, carpentry, art, gardening, ances- N.J., Don Anderson of Santaquin, with possession of suspected mari- 57, of Plainfield was arrested and and was a member of the fellowship Arrangements were by the Dooley tral research and a wide variety of Utah, Wendy Schoenemann of juana. According to police, an officer charged with driving while intoxi- Blood Pressure Clinic Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- volunteer activities, including Boy Westfield, N.J., Melanie DeLonge of on routine patrol observed the sus- cated (DWI) and possession of an enue in Westfield. Scouts and the Miller-Cory House Burlington, Vt., Jill Kimber of pects’ motor vehicle parked on Dog- open container of alcohol in a motor On Tap February 8 Donations in her memory may be Museum in Westfield. Bricktown, N.J., Jennifer Anderson of wood Drive, and when he approached vehicle after an individual observed made to the ASPCA. Music was a lifelong love of Westminster, Vt., John Anderson of SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch February 3, 2011 the vehicle, he smelled the strong him getting behind the wheel of a Hank’s. He enjoyed playing the pi- Jackson, N.J., Heidi Anderson of odor of marijuana coming from in- vehicle with an open alcoholic bever- Plains Health Department will offer a ano, the organ, recorders, brass in- Westminster West, Vt. and Bonnie free Blood Pressure Screening Clinic Class on Chocolate side. Once the individuals were re- age in his hand. The witness called struments, hand bells and singing, Anderson of Burlington, Vt. In addi- moved from the vehicle, the officer police and followed the suspect’s on Tuesday, February 8, from 10 a.m. and was an accomplished composer. tion, he leaves 11 grandchildren, four to noon. It will take place at the To Feature Tastings discovered the suspected marijuana vehicle, relaying his location to au- He was a member of the National step-grandchildren and six step-great- on the floor, police said. The suspects thorities until they were able to ini- Scotch Plains Public Library, located WESTFIELD – Rutgers Coopera- Recorder Society and attended its grandchildren. His granddaughter, at 1927 Bartle Avenue. tive Extension of Union County will were transported to police headquar- tiate a motor vehicle stop on East annual Amherst Summer Workshop Greta Schoenemann, predeceased him. ters, processed and released. Front Street. The officer observed All residents are welcome to par- offer a class entitled “Is Chocolate for more than 20 years. In addition to A memorial service will be held at ticipate. Those who are over age 30 the New Health Food?” on Thurs- Tuesday, January 25, a resident of multiple open and unopened alco- participating in the music, he was 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 12, Winchester Drive reported being the holic beverage containers in the ve- and smoke, or are overweight, or who day, February 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. at involved in set and stage design and 2011, at the First Congregational have a family history of heart disease the Extension offices, located at 300 victim of a burglary, after someone hicle. O’keefe was asked to perform construction for many productions. Church in Westminster, Vt. Interment entered her unlocked motor vehicle several field sobriety tests, which he or diabetes, and who have not had North Avenue, East, in Westfield. With his family, Hank was a mem- will be on April 27, 2011 in the Revo- their blood pressure checked recently The class will include tasting and while it was parked overnight in her failed, police reported. He was trans- ber of the St. Cloud Presbyterian lutionary Cemetery in Westfield, N.J. driveway and removed a laptop com- ported to police headquarters, pro- are particularly urged to attend. recipes. Registration in advance is Church in West Orange and The Pres- Memorial contributions may be Township Nurse Susan Higgins is required and may be done by contact- puter and cash. cessed and released to a responsible byterian Church in Westfield and later made to The Presbyterian Church in Tuesday, January 25, an officer on adult. available to answer any questions ing Digna Torres at (908) 654-9854 the First Congregational Church in Westfield or to the Miller-Cory House and can be reached in her Rahway or [email protected]. A $5 fee for routine patrol observed graffiti Mountainside Westminster, Vt. At various times he Museum in Westfield. Wednesday, January 26, a resident office at (732) 827-2158. supplies will be collected at the door. February 3, 2011 painted on a door of School One. served as trustee, deacon, elder, Sun- Tuesday, January 25, David Hyslip, of Garrett Road reported that a snow- 21, of Westfield was arrested and plow veered off the road, striking the Anthony J. Scutti, Former Police Chief; charged with theft after an officer walk in front of his house and causing responded to a health club on a report damage. According to police, the resi- Gray Funeral Homes Was Active In Westfield Community of a stolen coat. According to police, dent contacted the Department of Anthony J. Scutti, a longtime time, Tony, as he was known by his a surveillance video led authorities to Public Works and was advised that determine that Hyslip took the coat. the department would make all nec- Since 1897 Westfield resident and former police friends, enjoyed golf, bocce and cruis- He was transported to police head- essary repairs. chief of Westfield, passed away peace- ing on his Vespa. fully at his home on Tuesday, Febru- Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 quarters, processed and released. The Thursday, January 27, George R. ary 1, 2011. to 9 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, February coat was returned to the victim, po- Carter, 45, of Newark was transported Anthony was born on March 20, 4, at the Dooley Colonial Home, 556 lice said. from Green Street in Newark on an 1936 to Esther and Bernard Scutti in Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Tuesday, January 25, Malcolm outstanding Mountainside warrant in Woodbridge, N.J. A Mass of Christian Burial will Pearson, 18, of Linden was arrested the amount of $495. He is survived by his wife of 46 be offered at 10 a.m. on Saturday, and charged with possession of sus- Thursday, January 27, a patron of a years, Sharon; his daughters, Jenni- February 5, at the Holy Trinity Ro- pected marijuana after an officer re- Route 22 theater reported that, while fer and Kristine; his granddaughters, man Catholic Church in Westfield. sponded to a report of a disabled she was in the theater, someone en- Samantha and Alexis, as well as his Interment will follow at Fairview motor vehicle on the Martine Avenue tered her unlocked motor vehicle. A sons-in-law, Robert Riley, patrolman Cemetery. extension. According to police, the stereo system, valued at approxi- for the Westfield Police Department, In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- officer smelled the strong odor of mately $1,000, and sunglasses, val- Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in and Kevin Gentile. Anthony also is tions may be made to a favorite char- marijuana coming from the vehicle. ued at approximately $180, were re- 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. survived by his sisters, Elisa and ity. Further investigation revealed the moved. According to police, the dash- Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the Helen; brother- and sister-in-law, February 3, 2011 suspect to be in possession of the board of the vehicle was damaged personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or Bruce and Joan Simone, and his nine suspected marijuana, authorities said. when the stereo system was removed, cremation. nieces and nephews. 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According to Pastor Dave Butler, North Avenue on an outstanding $250 panic female, between 24 and 27 Director After retiring to the Jersey Shore, this series about money and finances warrant issued by the Union Court. years old, approximately five feet Anthony and his wife resided in is designed to help participants dis- She was transported to police head- and three inches tall, with medium- www.grayfuneralhomes.com Monterey Beach, where he was ac- cover how their attitude toward money quarters, processed and released. length hair and weighing approxi- tive with the beach club, serving two affects the amount of blessing they Friday, January 28, a resident of mately 120 pounds. According to terms as president. During his free will enjoy in this life. Grand Street reported being a victim police, video surveillance tapes are of criminal mischief after someone being viewed for additional evidence. broke a window on his motor vehicle Saturday, January 29, Kerry J. while it was parked in front of his Trammel, 26, of Plainfield was ar- residence. rested for allegedly driving while N ow Offering the New Friday, January 28, a resident of suspended after a motor vehicle stop Chapel Road reported being a victim on Route 22. He was processed and Willow View Mausoleum, of a theft after someone removed released at the scene. A Unique Concept in Memorial Properties.

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Manhattan, can help improve the en- purchases 100 percent of its energy series of Pre-Lenten Lectures “With vironment and get lower electricity from renewable sources. a Twist” starting on Monday, Feb- Fanwood Presbyterian rates through Viridian Energy. Gregory Hobson, an active mem- ruary 7, and continuing for the two Westfield PBA Local 90 is now ber of Westfield PBA 90 and a Viridian following Mondays. Plans ALPHA Program partnering with Viridian Energy to Associate, facilitated the PBA in be- Paul Gibbons, a lecturer on Sa- FANWOOD – The Fanwood Pres- offer these low rates, and receive $2 coming a non-profit associate of cred Scripture at Seton Hall Uni- byterian Church welcomes all to its a month for each customer who en- Viridian and has handled the enroll- versity and chairman of the Sr. Rose 10-week ALPHA program, which rolls, as long as they remain a Viridian ment of many of its members. Mr. Thering Fund for Education in Jew- comprises friendship, bread break- customer. Hobson said, “Viridian customers are ish-Christian Studies, will present ing and exploration of the Christian “It’s a win-win-win for everyone,” not subject to contracts, hidden fees, a series of three talks on the Gospel faith. There is no charge to attend. said Westfield PBA 90 President termination fees or credit checks. of Matthew. Free and open to all, A non-denominational introduc- Barron Chambliss. “The residents and Billing and service remain with they will be held in the Father Byrne tion to basic Christian teachings, the business owners can earn a savings on PSE&G and JCP&L. It takes less Auditorium, immediately beneath ALPHA program will be held at their monthly electric bill, improve than three minutes to enroll, and you the Main Church. All the lectures 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays from Feb- the environment by utilizing the ‘green’ can cancel at any time with no pen- will begin at 7:30 p.m. ruary 9 to April 13 in the church energy supplied by Viridian, and sup- alty or interruption in service. These According to IHM Pastor Monsi- dining room on McDermott Place. port Westfield PBA 90.” things are important to us, because gnor Sean Cunneen, the “twist” this Each session will start with a light Funds earned by Westfield PBA 90 we’re offering this opportunity to our MR. AND MRS. WADE CAMPBELL ANTHONY year lies in the fact that Matthew’s meal, followed by a short talk and are used for scholarship, sick and members and supporters and we want (She is the former Miss Alissa McNern Clark) primacy in the New Testament canon small group discussions. According death funds for retired and active them to have a good experience with rests not on his background – he was to an overview by the church, “the members. it.” both an observant Jew and reviled atmosphere will be relaxed and re- By opting for Viridian, customers Viridian Energy is a third party tax collector – nor on when his Gos- spectful and no question about life or keep their energy provider, i.e. energy supplier recognized by The Miss Alissa M. Clark pel was written relative to other New God will be thought of as too simple PSE&G, JCP&L, but direct their en- New Jersey Board of Utilities. Testament works, but rather on his or too hostile.” ergy provider to purchase the energy For more information or to enroll, unique ability to link evolving Catho- Reservations are requested and for their home or business from visit www.viridian.com/ Weds Wade C. Anthony lic belief to Old Testament belief childcare will be available. For more Viridian Energy. westfieldnjpba. and tradition. Catholicism was thus information or to make reservations, Viridian offers two products in New Paid Bulletin Board On October 16, in Armstrong Convention & Visitors Bureau; the presented as a logical progression call the church office at (908) 889-8891 Jersey: Everyday Green and Pure goleader.com/express Chapel, Cincinnati, Ohio, Miss groom is a financial analyst with from existing Jewish thought. or e-mail [email protected]. Green. The Everyday Green product Alissa McNern Clark, daughter of International Paper. Immaculate Heart of Mary Par- Mr. and Mrs. R. Kerry Clark of Cin- Parties included a bridal shower at ish is located at 1571 Martine Av- cinnati, became the bride of Wade the Plainfield Country Club, hosted enue in Scotch Plains. For addi- Campbell Anthony. He is the son of by the groom’s aunt, Cindy tional information on this program Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Anthony Meglaughlin Campbell, and Lori or others offered by the parish, call of Westfield, and the grandson of Vantosky, both formerly of Westfield, Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Campbell and the and Susie Schwarz, Beverly Gorman Our Lady of Lourdes late Mr. and Mrs. Ralph F. Anthony, and Marty Dyke, all of Westfield. all formerly of Westfield. The couple enjoyed a honeymoon Slates Anniversary Escorted to the altar by her father, in Mayakoba, Mexico, and resides MOUNTAINSIDE – The parish the bride wore a Monique Lhuillier in Memphis, Tenn. community of the Our Lady of gown with lace bodice over a silk Lourdes Roman Catholic Church satin skirt. The couple greeted their Newcomers to Host will celebrate the Feast of Our guests in the church; a dinner dance Lady of Lourdes and the 11th An- followed at Kenwood Country Club, Blood Drive Feb. 12 niversary of the parish’s Perpetual hosted by the bride’s parents. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Adoration Chapel on Friday, Feb- Heather Clark, the bride’s sister, Plains-Fanwood Newcomers’ Club ruary 11. was maid of honor. Other bridal at- will host its “Have a Heart” Blood The anniversary celebration will tendants were Katie Myers Dunlap Drive on Saturday, February 12, take place at 7:30 p.m. at the church, of North Carolina, Kelsee and Julia from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will located at 300 Central Avenue in Stephenson of Toronto, Canada, take place at the New Jersey Blood Mountainside. All past, present and cousins of the bride, and K.C. An- Services Donor Center, located at future adorers and their families thony, sister of the groom. 2279 South Avenue in Scotch are welcome to attend this Celebra- T. Campbell Anthony served as Plains. tion of Evening Prayer and Bene- his brother’s best man. Groomsmen The event is being held in re- diction. Light refreshments will were Chip and Tim Campbell of sponse to dangerously low levels follow in Pollard Hall. New York City, cousins of the groom; of blood at area hospitals this win- Anyone interested in volunteer- Brian Shiver of New York City and ter. Special refreshments will be ing as an adorer for an hour each Michael Valluzzo of Baton Rouge, provided for all donors. Donors week is asked to call Irene friends of the groom. must be in generally good health, Ciccarino, the chapel’s coordina- Mrs. Anthony graduated from In- weigh 110 pounds or more, and be tor, at (732) 574-0064. Individuals dian Hill High School in Cincinnati at least 17 years old. They also are may alternate weeks with a partner in 2004 and Mr. Anthony received asked to bring identification and if they wish. Those interested in his high school diploma in 2003 to have plenty to eat and drink the attending the anniversary celebra- from The Delbarton School in day of the drive. tion or needing further information Morristown. Both the bride and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood are asked to call the parish office at groom graduated from Wake Forest Newcomers’ Club, a non-profit (908) 232-1162. University in Winston-Salem, N.C., social organization, offers daytime with degrees in communications and and evening activities for women economics, respectively. The bride and their families. For more infor- ‘Historic Valentines’ Sunday The Good News is the Communications/Public Re- mation, visit scotchplains.com/ “Don’t you know by now that the everlasting God, the Creator of the lations Specialist for the Memphis newcomers/. farthest part of the earth never grows faint or weary? No one can fathom To Kick Off Museum Events the depths of his understanding. He gives power to the tired and worn WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory community groups. out, and strength to the weak.” TLB Isaiah 40: 28-29 House Museum, located at 614 Volunteers are always welcome, Mountain Avenue in Westfield, will and full training is provided. For “Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God offer a variety of family-friendly more information, call the museum through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.” NIV and educational programs during office weekday mornings at (908) Hebrews 7: 25 Sundays in February and March. 232-1776 or e-mail The Gospel “Historic Valentines” will be fea- [email protected]. Centennial Christian Ctr. Church tured this Sunday, February 6, with The website is millercoryhouse.org. a display of vintage children’s val- entine-making kits, storytelling and a valentine craft. On February 13, LAW OFFICES OF “A Farmer’s Year for Children” will include a presentation on the sea- ROBERT G. STAHL, LLC sonal tasks of a Colonial farmer, storytelling and a craft. The mu- seum will present its annual “Maple Sugar Sunday” program on March 6, “The Art of Silhouettes” on March 13 and “Slaves in Colonial New Jer- sey” on March 20. The Shabbatones at Camp Yachad! All programs are appropriate for younger children, with the excep- JoS. A. Bank tion of the March 20 event, which is is seeking a Home Video Studio Shows more suitable for teenagers and adults. Demonstrations of authentic Skilled Tailor open-hearth cooking also will re- How Camp Yachad Rocks sume in March. All programs will for our store in Criminal Defense take place from 2 to 4 p.m. Admis- Westfield, NJ. WESTFIELD – When you send and did the close-ups, of smaller sion will be $3 for adults, $1 for Robert G. Stahl, Certified Criminal Trial Attorney your kids to camp, you hope they groups of counselors interacting with students and free for children under Please call the Store Manager White Collar Criminal Defense have fun and make new friends. You the campers, so we got the big picture age 4. at hope they’re engaged in the activi- as well as the smaller moments.” The Miller-Cory House Museum, DWI & Municipal Court ties. At Camp Yachad, run by the JCC Mr. Goldstein asked Mr. Weiniger a nationally recognized living mu- 908-928-9363. of Central New Jersey, parents don’t for an even shorter, promotional ver- seum, is available for school or other 220 St. Paul Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 have to just hope. They can see for sion to put on the camp’s website. “I group tours during weekdays, scout EOE themselves, thanks to a video created challenged him to come up with a tours after school and special pro- 908-301-9001 www.stahlesq.com by Dan Weiniger of Home Video Stu- three-minute video. He still captured grams on site at schools or for other dio in Westfield. the essence of the program, which I Mr. Weiniger filmed one of the was grateful for,” said Mr. Goldstein. camp’s signature weekly programs, The comments Mr. Goldstein got the Friday afternoon Rockin’ Shabbat. about the video have all been posi- SUNITA MERRIMAN, DDS “It’s a celebration of the coming Jew- tive. “It’s a nice promotional tool,” he JENI-BARRE ish Sabbath, the Shabbat,” said Mike said. 229 CHARLES STREET, WESTFIELD, NJ Goldstein, Camp Yachad co-director. 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JENI-FIT’s newest program is a fashioned, five-star personalized and compassionate care.” Jewish camp songs and the blessings Home Video Studio offers a vari- to welcome in the Sabbath. ety of video shooting, copying and non-impact, muscle carving Dr. Merriman was recently voted by her peers as a Top Dentist During the Rockin’ Shabbat, more editing services. Contact Dan at New than 750 campers, counselors and Jersey-based Home Video Studio di- work-out using a BALLET BARRE! in New Jersey Monthly’s 2010 survey of New Jersey Dentists. parents fill the gymnasium for sing- rectly at (908) 301-9300 or e-mail ing and dancing. [email protected]. Visit Great for ALL Levels. Dr. Merriman is a graduate of New York University, College of Dentistry “I was blown away by the quality,” the website to learn more about Dan’s Mr. Goldstein said of the initial 12- services at and Long Island Jewish Medical Center in NY. 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By J B. RAYMOND This is the strongest team in SPF And SPF needed every point, be- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times history, but it should be noted that cause WHS did not show up at Rutgers A reporter went up to Greg Baliko Scotch Plains and Fanwood have pro- on Saturday just to put up a good after Saturday’s 60th Union County duced as many talented swimmers as show. The Devils were in it to win it. Swimming Championships, which Westfield over the past two decades. “We weren’t going to give it (the was held at the Werblin Center of The problem for SPF was keeping county title) up without a fight,” fresh- Rutgers University in Piscataway and the kids at the public high school, and man Luke McGrory said. asked the Scotch Plains-Fanwood not having them go to private or paro- Coach Jeff Knight’s crew got one (SPF) junior how he felt, in the mo- chial schools. Earlier this century, best time after another … only to see ments after the Raiders had captured outstanding swimmers like Brian SPF match them, best time for best arguably the most closely contested Gartner, Eric and Billy Swenson and time. SPF won two of the three re- UCIAC final in decades. Scott Marino went to St. Joseph in lays, and it took a school-record “How do I feel? I feel it’s about Metuchen, while John Giuffre went 1:28.25 by WHS’s Jack Lorentzen, time,” Baliko said, after SP-F had to Pingry and Will Brown to St. Peter’s Matt Daniel, Tim Walsh and Nick outscored Westfield, 447-432, to end Prep. And there were others, too. Boyle to win its only race of the day. the Devils’ 11-year reign and give the This year’s SPF features Baliko, “What can I say?” Knight said. “We Raiders their second county champi- whose father starred at St. Joseph in did everything we could and we took it onship, the previous one in 1999 hav- the ’70s, and senior twins Dan and down to the last relay. The guys really ing ended a 42-year title run by WHS. Mike Napolitano, who swam at St. stepped up. All the guys! We had great David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times The fact that SPF won the county SECURING THE REBOUND…Raider forward Aysia Peterson makes sure that she keeps the ball far away from Blue Devil Joseph as freshmen before transfer- swims from everybody. And that 200- Krista Embrett, No. 23. Peterson finished with seven rebounds, while Embrett finished with eight rebounds. title was not a surprise to most, given ring to SPF as sophomores. Add to free relay was a thing of beauty.” that it had notched a 109-61 dual- that trio standout guys like Joe Dunn, But as good as WHS was, SPF was meet victory over the Devils back in Mike Rizzo, Dan Pesin, Ryan just a little bit better. Of the eight MILLER BANGS A 3-POINTER WITH 0:04 REMAINING December. Gajdzisz … and then get top perfor- individual events, SPF won seven, “We knew Westfield would come mances from Mike Pesin, Jason including two each by Baliko and out strong … they always do at coun- Shaub, Ryan Henkels, Keith Dunn, and went 1-2 in the 200, 100 ties,” Baliko said. “We knew we had Monteiro, Jeff Peart, Nick Sorace and 500 freestyles. With all those Lady Blue Devil Cagers Stun to come out with guns blazing, and and Augie Englehardt … and that’s a wins and 1-2’s, one would think the I’m pretty sure we did that.” tough act to beat. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Raiders with 3-pointer, 41-39

By DAVID B. CORBIN game stretch beyond their reach. The ing a pair of steals and an assist. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times result was a seesaw battle from the “I am usually not directly under the She is not big. She is not the top opening tip-off until the final buzzer. boards. I really wanted to win this scorer nor leading rebounder on the Only twice did a team take a lead of game today to prove that we can do team, but senior guard Danielle Miller more than three points, and both leads it,” Miller said. banged a “big” 3-pointer with four were very short-lived. “She’s a tough little cookie. For a seconds remaining to give the “We came out to play hard. We little girl, she finds a way to get in Westfield High School girls basket- knew if we played hard, we had a there. She’s got a big heart,” Coach ball team a stunning, 41-39 victory shot. The girls played with confi- Marino said. over Scotch Plains-Fanwood in dence. They executed. They did ev- The Blue Devils held a slight edge Westfield on January 29. erything they were supposed to do,” in rebounds, but the Raiders harassed Despite winning only two games Blue Devil Head Coach Joe Marino them with numerous steals. all season prior to the showdown said. “That’s why we came up with “What they did was they threw a 1- with their rivals, the Lady Blue Dev- the ‘W’.” 3-1 [defense] against us real quick. ils were determined not to let the Miller not only led the team with Our girls didn’t recognize it right 14 points, including two 3-pointers, away, but once we settled down, we Probitas Verus Honos but she also was scrappy under the managed to deal with it,” Coach boards with six rebounds, while add- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 FETTER GETS MEET RECORD, DeLaFUENTE WHS RECORD Blue Devils Grab 19th Straight David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TRYING TO CORRAL A COUGAR…Blue Devil Ryan Hess, No. 22, tries to prevent Cougar Joey Papandrea, No. 2, from passing to an inside shooter. The Blue Devils defeated the Cougars, 58-39. See more on Cranford Online Exclusive. UC Girls Swim Championship TORESCO NETS 17, HESS 15, GREENSPAN 16 BOARDS By J. B. RAYMOND Seniors Becky DeLaFuente and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times It’s great to keep our streak going.” Anna Fetter led the Devils. Freshmen Sarah Cronin, Caroline While much of the state was fo- DeLaFuente broke former team- Baldwin and Erika Daniel also had a Blue Devils Own the Boards, cused on the boys meet, the girls of mate Alexi Kuska’s meet record in big hand in things; Cronin was third Union County put up quite a show of the 200 free, but was second to New in both the 200 (under the old meet their own last Saturday at Rutgers Providence’s Kelly Carroll, then won record) and 100 freestyles, plus legs University in the 34th Union County the 500 free for the third straight year. on the winning free relays; Baldwin Defeat Cougar Cagers, 58-39 Swimming Championships. She was also on a pair of winning was second in the 50 free and fourth All told, seven meet records fell, freestyle relays. in the 100, plus a leg on the winning while Westfield, with former coach Fetter set a meet record in the 200- sprint relay; Daniel was fifth in the By DAVID B. CORBIN bined with Hess’s assists allowed to put the Cougars on the defensive Brooke Smith in the stands leading individual medley (2:08.24, break- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 200 IM and fourth in the 100 fly. Toresco to lead all scorers with 17 entering the fourth quarter with a 43- the cheers, put on the biggest show, ing the 10-year-old record of SP-F’s WHS’s medley relay of Ally Rose, Size advantage and inside penetra- points. 36 score. scoring 485 points to win its 19th Dana Berkowitz) in a tight duel with Meg Kaveney, Fetter and Loren Ball tion finally won out over outside “The ball just kept coming to me. “Fortunately, we got some open consecutive county title. Kent Place’s Jenna Immormino, and won in a meet-record 1:51.26, third shooting as the Westfield High School We were working it around. The shots looks. We knocked down some shots, The WHS girls swept the relays then took second in the 100 fly in a best in school history. The sprint re- boys basketball team rolled with a just fell in my hands. I had to put them and we had some easy baskets in and scored all three girls in the top personal best 58.50. She also was on lay of Baldwin, Kaveney, DeLaFuente 24-5 run, which began midway back,” Toresco said. transition. Then the shots stopped seven places of every individual event, the winning medley and 400-free re- and Cronin went 1:40.06, while the through the third quarter, to defeat “We definitely had a size advan- falling for us. We got into a hole, and easily outdistancing Scotch Plains- lays. 400 unit of Cronin, Ellie Reinhardt, the visiting Cranford Cougars, 58-39 tage tonight. We got a lot of offensive we had to extend ourselves defen- Fanwood (270.5), Summit (236.5), “I’m so happy to be a part of this Fetter and DeLaFuente clocked on January 29. rebounds and put-backs. We spread sively, and their size just took over,” New Providence (224) and Gov. family,” Fetter said after the meet. 3:34.72. That’s the second fastest time The 7-7 Blue Devils held a definite the zone out a little bit. We were able Coach Huber explained. Livingston (184). “This is the happiest time of my life. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 advantage in offensive and defensive to get some high/low action in to take “We gave them a lot of open shots rebounds throughout the game, but advantage of our size with two-point that we shouldn’t have. We didn’t the Cougars managed to stay in the shooting,” Blue Devil Head Coach switch on the defense, but they [shots] game with outside shooting, which Kevin Everly said. weren’t falling, so we got lucky on a included six 3-pointers, and numer- “We really couldn’t get much go- couple,” Toresco said. ous acts of thievery, until the final ing inside. They are a lot bigger than Everything clicked for the Blue three minutes of the third quarter. us. We were knocking down some Devils in the fourth quarter. The in- Cougar senior guard Sean Trotter (2 shots to stay in the game then we side lanes were open, and Toresco steals, 2 rebounds) scored 13 points went a little cold,” Cougar Head rolled in three lay-ups and tossed in a and banged all three of his 3-pointers Coach Ryan Huber said. free throw, while Green and Hess in the third quarter, until the Blue Both teams went neck-and-neck in each added four points. Devils shut him down. the first quarter that ended with a “The end of the game, we tried to Blue Devils Joe Greenspan, Ryan slim, 15-14 Westfield edge. Cougar spread them out because they were Hess and Scott Toresco became the Mark Osofsky hit all five of his points, down, and they had to get to an ag- giants under the board. Greenspan including a 3-pointer, in the quarter, gressive mode. What you do is spread pulled down 16 rebounds and blocked and teammate Eric Garguilo (4 re- them out and attack them, and Ryan four shots, while adding nine points bounds, two steals) bucketed seven is very good with the ball and able to and a pair of assists. Hess (blocked of his 13 points. feed guys. Scott steps up, and he just shot, 4 rebounds) netted seven of his Toresco scored six points in a 13-5, dumps it off to him. We got a lot of 15 points in the first quarter, but he second-quarter run to give the Blue easy baskets at the end because of led the team with six assists. Toresco Devils a 28-19 lead at the half. Cou- that,” Coach Everly said. was the recipient of most of Hess’s gar Sean Babos banged a 3-pointer in “We were finishing,” Toresco said. assists, especially in the fourth quar- the quarter. Led by Trotter’s three 3- “We were getting good shots. High ter when the Blue Devils drew out the pointers, the Cougars ripped into the percentage!” Cougars’ defense to race to a 15-3 Blue Devils’ lead with a 15-6 sprint “They are a bunch of athletes, good run. to tie the score, 34-34, with 3:00 on shooters, good big men, and they just “He is a really good passer. He the clock. Cougar guard Joey outplayed us today,” Trotter said. finds me when he draws the defense Papandrea (2 steals, 2 rebounds), who “They had a bunch of second chance over to him. He gets me open shots,” led the team with four assists, con- opportunities. They got a few shots Toresco said. tributed two points, and junior for- on the plays. That’s how they win Toresco finished with eight re- ward Kurt Rutmayer (2 rebounds, games.” Courtesy of Nancy Myers for The Westfield Leader and The Times bounds and half were offensive, which assist, block) added two points. The Cranford 14 5 17 3 39 UNION COUNTY SWIM CHAMPIONS…The Westfield High School girls swim team breezed to their 19th straight Union he converted to lay-ups. That com- Blue Devils answered with a 9-2 run Westfield 15 13 15 15 58 County swim title on January 29. The Blue Devil girls totaled 485 points and broke three meet records. Page 10 Thursday, February 3, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Devil’s Den Blue Devils Grab 19th Straight Twice in a Lifetime Devils of the Month UC Girls Swim Championship Is Twice Too Many Christian Barber CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Danielle Miller in school history and it took .12 off (WHS) 25.19, 6. Ball (WHS) 25.21. By BRUCE JOHNSON the old county meet record, set a year 100 fly: 1. Gabi Levine (A.L. Johnson) Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ago by DeLaFuente, Fetter, Meredith 58.17, 2. Fetter (WHS) 58.50, 3. Immormino (Kent Place) 58.68, 4. Daniel Full disclosure: It was 12 years ago, his lifetime. But then came that giant defaulted, WHS would have lost 36-33.) 1. Silence of the Lambs (1991) Smith and Suzanne Lemberg. (WHS) 1:01.55, 5. Riba (Summit) 1:02.40, “The girls were pretty impressive,” maybe to the day. Anyhow, it was the snowstorm last Wednesday (Jan. 26). Here are some other WHS quick-pin Pretty solid. Here’s mine: Uh-oh, my 6. Kaveney (WHS) 1:02.46. day of the 1999 Union County Swim- Called in to work because of the storm, facts: since-1950 list could only seriously in- coach Jeff Knight said. 100 free: 1. Julia Kudryashova (New Providence) 51.53 (old meet record ming Championships, the day Scotch the now-former coach was heading home There have been four 11-second pins: clude Unforgiven and The Deer Hunter. TEAM SCORES: 1. WHS 485, 2. SP- 52.27, Kudryashova, 2010), 2. Plains ended WHS’s 42-year streak of into the brunt of the storm. Visibility Bill Tomlinson (1962 vs. Rahway), Paul So, instead, I’ll give my top five movies F 270.5, 3. Summit 236.5, 4. New Provi- Bogdanovski (SPF) 52.88, 3. Cronin county championships. was limited, the roads hadn’t been Wampler (1987 vs. Plainfield), Ken that SHOULD HAVE WON the Acad- dence 224, 5. Gov. Livingston 184, 6. (WHS) 53.23, 4. Baldwin (WHS) 54.71, 5. About an hour after the meet ended, plowed and driving was extremely haz- Marsh (1990 vs. Cranford) and Colin emy Award (with apologies to High Kent Place 167.5, 7. Oak Knoll 121, 8. Hartley (Oak Knoll) 55.18, 6. Ball (WHS) A.L. Johnson 118, 9. Cranford 90.5, 10. the WHS coach drove over to SPFHS ardous. Two blocks from his house he Mackay (2007 vs. Delbarton). Noon, Mystic River, Million Dollar Baby 56.02. and waited for the bus to arrive. When it came across three Jamaicans, whose The fastest pin by two-time Olym- Union Catholic 76, 11. Plainfield 67, 12. 500 free: 1. Becky DeLaFuente and Benjamin Button): Dayton-Brearley 52, 13. Union 34, 14. (WHS) 5:06.36, 2. Carroll (New Provi- did, he asked the coaches if he could three cars (sedans) were stuck in the pian and Hall of Famer Chris Campbell 5. The Deer Hunter (1978); for the Elizabeth 14. dence) 5:08.95, 3. Reinhardt (WHS) speak to the team. He talked to them snow at the top of a hill. After spending was 18 seconds, against Montclair in Russian roulette scene alone. 200 medley relay: 1. WHS (Ally Rose, 5:16.80, 4. Colucci (Union Catholic) about the humble beginnings of the SPF a half-hour helping them get out, and 1973. 4. Taxi Driver (1976); Travis Bickel: Meg Kaveney, Anna Fetter, Loren Ball) 5:20.55, 5. English (SPF) 5:21.42, 6. Watt team, when Bill Brennan – the school’s enjoying some good laughs as the trio The only Blue Devils with two pins in You talkin’ to me? 1:51.26 (old meet record 1:52.19, En- (Oak Knoll) 5:22.02, 7. A. Bangs (WHS) one-man team – used to be picked up at made known their feelings about snow, 20 seconds or less are: Jordan (also a 20- 3. The Fugitive (1993); best TV-to- glish, Rossi, Dunn, Markey, 2010), 2. 5:35.29. Snuffy’s Steakhouse by the WHS bus on he hopped in his car and turned left at the second pin vs. A.L. Johnson in ’88), 200 free relay: 1. WHS (Caroline big screen adaptation ever. SPF 1:53.34, 3. Summit 1:56.02. its way to the Del-Wood Swim Club top of the hill for home. Unable to see Wampler (also an 18-second pin vs. 2. Apocalypse Now (1979); Colonel 200 free: 1. Kelly Carroll (New Provi- Baldwin, Kaveney, DeLaFuente, Sarah dence) 1:54.05 (old meet record 1:55.65, Cronin) 1:40.06, 2. New Providence (now Berkeley Aquatic Club) for an because the windshield was fogged up, Summit in ’87) and John Stagaard (15 Kilgore: I love the smell of napalm in the Alexi Kuska, Westfield, 2008), 2. 1:41.42, 3. SP-F 1:48.28. afternoon workout. He congratulated the he gunned the engine before stopping at seconds vs. Union Catholic in ’86, and morning. DeLaFuente (WHS) 1:55.23, 3. Cronin 100 back: 1. Levine (A.L. Johnson) Raiders’ big guns for sweeping the re- the last second to put down the passen- 20 vs. Columbia, also in ’86). Mike 1. Sunset Boulevard (1950); Norma (WHS) 1:55.47; 4. Colucci (Union Catho- 59.38, 2. Benn (Kent Place) 59.71, 3. J. lays and he also talked up the non-stars ger window and check traffic. At that Giacone had a 15-second pin vs. Roselle Desmond: I am big, it’s the pictures that lic) 1:55.57, 5. Reinhardt (WHS) 1:56.93, Cronin (WHS) 1 .66, 4. K. Bangs (WHS) whose key points had made the differ- instant, a huge truck with a snowplow in Catholic in ’82 and a 21-second pin got small. 6. Benn (Kent Place) 1:58.34. 1 .89, 5. Rose (WHS) 1:02.75, 6. Olcott (Summit) 1:07.22. ence. front went whizzing past the front of his against Hunterdon Central in ’81. (Next time: top five cheeseburgers … 200 IM: 1. Fetter (WHS) 2:08.24 (old THIS AND THAT meet record 2:10.81, Dana Berkowitz, 100 breast: 1. Abby Pires (Gov. All in all, a very sportsmanlike per- car, missing him by no more than 3-4 gourmet or fast food.) SP-F, 2001), 2. Immormino (Kent Place) Livingston) 1:06.28, 2. Thompson (SPF) formance. inches. The WHS boys 200 freestyle relay set By the way, a recent Top Five about 2:08.43, 3. K. Bangs (WHS) 2:17.92, 4. 1:08.52, 3. Kewalramani (Summit) And then as he walked back toward After surviving that near-death expe- two records at Saturday’s Union County the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame woke up Thompson (SPF) 2:18.04, 5. Daniel 1:10.29, 4. Zhang (WHS) 1:11.35, 5. his car, he turned back toward the bus rience, the thought immediately raced championships. Jack Lorentzen (22.17), FR lynchnd from his winter hibernation. (WHS) 2:18.92, 6. Sokolow (A.L. Myers (WHS) 1:11.40, 6. Huber (WHS) and yelled, “And that will (expletive) through his mind that maybe, just maybe, Matt Daniel (21.90), Tim Walsh (22.00) He noted that the following acts should Johnson) 2:23.14. 1:13.73. 400 free relay: 1. WHS (S. Cronin, never happen again in my (expletive) this meant that the WHS boys would get and Nick Boyle (22.18) went 1:28.25. all have been inducted: Paul Anka, Blood, 50 free: 1. Julia Kudryashova (New lifetime.” it together and win their 12th county That broke the county meet mark of Providence) 24.04 (old meet record 24.09, Ellie Reinhardt, Fetter, DeLaFuente) Sweat and Tears, the Carpenters, Chi- Kudryashova, 2010), 2. Baldwin (WHS) 3:34.72 (old meet record 3:34.86, WHS, When SPF posted a 109-61 dual-meet meet in a row since that ’99 loss. 1:29.53 set in 2003 by Ryan cago, Joe Cocker, the Crystals, Spencer 24.39, 3. Bogdanovski (SPF) 24.60, 4. 2010), 2. New Providence 3:48.89, 3. victory back in December, it began to Alas, it wasn’t meant to be. As good Bartholomew, Vincent Shen, Zach Davis Group, Donovan, the Guess Who, Hartley (Oak Knoll) 24.94, 5. Kaveney SPF 3:50.10. look like “that” might happen again in as the WHS boys swam last Saturday, Coppa and Chris Heinen. It also broke Tommy James and the Shondells, Jay and they’ve never swum better at coun- the 15-year-old school record of 1:28.35, and the Americans, Jethro Tull, Carol ties, the SPF guys were equal to the task set by Brendan Lechner, Eric Linenberg, King, Meat Loaf, the Moody Blues, and posted a closer-than-it-sounds 15- Jon Jones and Colin McGee. Peter, Paul and Mary, Lou Reed, Johnny point victory. The meet wasn’t decided Junior Lucas Cruz rolled a 753 series, Rivers, Linda Ronstadt, Neil Sedaka, until the final lap of the last event. the best among all the competition at the Carly Simon, Three Dog Night, the Still, no tears. At least not on Saturday Brick/Brick Memorial Tournament. Turtles and Dionne Warwick. night. The tears came Sunday night, Cruz had games of 240, 260 and 253, Hey, the man’s got pretty good musi- when my beloved Ivan (the Terrible) helping WHS finish 14th. cal taste! And he’s dead-on about the passed away. Ironically, it was almost C.J. Meyer had two goals and two Crystals, Donovan, Jethro Tull, Meat 12 years since my first beloved orange assists in a 5-0 ice hockey win over SPF. Loaf, the Moody Blues and Lou Reed. Open House: Sunday, February 6th 1-4pm • 3 Kirkview Circle tabby Alex(ander the Great) passed away That came on the heels of a 2-2 tie with IN PASSING a week before that other county loss. Summit, with WHS scoring twice in the Sad to note the Jan. 8 death of Frank FASTEST PINS last five minutes! X. Scott, former WHS English teacher Erik Gozdieski’s recent eight-second Meyer was named the High School and assistant principal, on Jan. 8 at the pin of South River’s Josh Kenny on Jan. Player of the Month (December) by the age of 74. Mr. Scott was the father of 18 tied Chris Jordan’s school record for New Jersey Devils. The senior captain three outstanding WHS swimmers — the fastest plant. has moved into the No. 2 all-time scorer Erin (’81), Kelly (’83) and Allison (’87). Gozdieski, a senior 171-pounder, who at WHS with 163 points, trailing only My fondest memories of “X” were of brought an 11-13 career record into the Ron Kashlak (273). Meyer has passed sitting in detention hall sophomore year season, was formerly known for some- Sal Esposito (133), Derek Fisher (134), listening to the 1960 World Series (Yan- thing he did almost exactly one year Craig Esposito (139), Jim Bender (147) kees vs. Pirates) on a portable radio — ago. On Saturday, January 30, 2010, in and Brandon Kape (158) this winter. yes, the games were played during the a close match against Linden, his pin – DEN’S TOP FIVE day back then. Also had him for deten- with nine seconds to go in the second This week it’s best Academy Award- tion junior year (senior year too?). overtime after he suffered a shoulder winning movies since 1950, thanks to Jack LaLanne, the original health nut subluxation (partially dislocated shoul- Faithful Reader Jeff from Pittstown, of my life, died on Jan. 23 at age 96. In der) in the first minute of the match – whose own list is: the ’50s, the Frenchman turned the coun- helped WHS pull out a 39-30 win on the 5. Crash (2005) try on to the benefits of vegetarian day the team won the 500th match in 4. Unforgiven (1992) lifestyle – fruits, grains, veggies – and school history and 100th for coach Glen 3. Godfather Part 2 (1974) weightlifting to keep your body strong. Kurz. (Quick math: if Gozdieski had 2. On the Waterfront (1954) I was all for it, except for the weightlifting part, and not eating hot dogs at Max’s or large cheeseburgers at the Westfield White Diamond. DEVILS OF THE MONTH MOVE-IN Wrestler Christian Barber and hoopstress Dani Miller are the January winners of free subs from Ryan (The) Mann at Hershey’s. SPECIALS! Barber won the Union County Tour- nament at 152, beating highly regarded opponents from Brearley and Rahway MOVE IN NOW! in the semifinals and finals. Last Sunday he represented WHS in the prestigious 1 BR/1 BA apartments from All-Star Invitational in Brick Memorial, where he defeated Brick’s Connor $1,450/month Brennan, 5-3. Westfield. Located on 1/3 acre at the end of the cul-de-sac, this 5 bedroom, 3 ½ Colonial has it all! With 23 wins, and no losses, this 2 BR/2 BA apartments from Completely renovated in 2001, the main level boasts an updated, top of the line kitchen, first floor winter (through Sunday), Barber has 92 for his career, moving him into the No. laundry, sunny family room with stone fireplace and built-in cabinetry, large dining room and living $1,775/month 4 spot all-time at WHS, just ahead of room – There are 5 second floor bedrooms and the master suite has its own sitting room, bedroom, Onur Tezucar (90), Mike Baly (89) and Paul Jordan (88). He trails only Hall of luxurious bath, dual closets and balcony - The basement is finished and has a large recreation room plus Elegantly appointed apartments include full-size washer/dryer plentiful storage - 3 car garage - Everything is new or updated – Best of all – Vacation at Home! - There is Famers Cory Posey (118) and Chris and free basic cable. Plus, clubhouse with heated pool, Jordan 99, along with former teammate a Pugliese Pool, “Cool Deck” patio and a pool house with electricity which would also make a great play fitness center, cyber-library and activities director who plans John Barnes 95. house – Please call me for a private viewing or visit me at the open house this Sunday. $1,099,900. Miller nailed a 3-pointer with four community events. Garages and storage units available. seconds left to give WHS a stunning, 41- Maryalice Ryan, MBA, ABR, SRES, ASP 39 victory over SPF. The younger sister Sales Associate of WHS’s all-time scoring leader Erin Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Miller, Dani finished with a career-high Call 908.206.9452 14 points. WHS came into the game 2- International President’s Elite for hours and directions 10 while SPF was 8-4. 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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times CLASH OF THE TITANS…Raider Mike Tufaro, top, attempts to control Linden Tiger Austin Frank in a struggle between two of the toughest heavyweights in the area. Frank pulled out a 4-1 victory. 527 WYCHWOOD ROAD, WESTFIELD This impeccably maintained, quaint Colonial in the charming Wychwood section boasts a newer EIK with granite counters and separate dining area, adjacent Family Room with vaulted ceiling, Formal Dining and ROSEN, DOM NATALE GRAB PINS, TUFARO LOSES 4-1 Living Room w/fireplace, hardwood floors, central air, 2 car attached garage and a deck overlooking serene setting of the professionally landscaped, private rear yard. Offered for $700,000 Linden Tiger Matmen Bruise Wounded SPF Raiders, 57-18

By DAVID B. CORBIN 3:26 at 130-lbs. Betancourt, who Tiger Chris Gonzalez pinned Ian Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times placed fourth in the Union County Krieger with a body smother in 3:51 at Four varsity wrestlers, which in- Tournament (UCT) on January 22, 215-lbs then at heavyweight came a cluded Sean Cannon (145-lbs) and held a 4-2 lead after the first period. showdown with Tiger Austin Frank, John Mineo (215-lbs), on the injury The Tigers won the opening weight who placed second in the UCT, and list made the road quite rocky for the class (112-lbs) by forfeit then Justin Anthony Tufaro, who placed third in Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Rodriguez grabbed a 10-4 decision the UCT. After a standing first period, wrestling team in a 57-18 setback to over Lucas Cimafonte at 119-lbs. The Frank escaped in the second period. an improving 7-3 Linden Tigers squad Tigers increased their team lead to Tufaro attempted a sit-out maneuver in Scotch Plains on January 29. 15-0 when Daniel Tibere won by in the third period, but Frank managed As a result, the Tigers were victo- 1:50 fall at 125-lbs. to pull him to his back for a three-point 552 PIERSON STREET, WESTFIELD rious in 11 of the 14 weight classes, Raider Dion Natale scored two es- near-fall, which Tufaro eventually Charming Colonial situated on a quiet street just blocks to town, train and schools. This fantastic opportunity while the Raiders could muster pins capes and a reversal, but he came up fought off. Tufaro escaped, and Frank boasts an updated eat-in Kitchen, formal entrance Foyer, Dining and Living Room with fireplace and built- in the 130-lb and 189-lb classes and short on a 5-4 decision to Lamar earned a 4-1 decision. ins, hardwood floors and patio overlooking private, fenced rear yard. a forfeit at 145-lbs. Cooper at 135-lbs. At 140-bs, Raider “It was a bad habit that I have been Offered for $469,000 The Raiders’ first win came in the Nick Sebolao used his snaky style to trying to kick. I have been working on fourth bout of the morning when Dom record two reversals and a two-point it in practice to stop doing it. I’ve got Natale clamped Adrian Betancourt near-fall, but Tiger Diego Ataca to watch out for my hands. He caught with an arm bar and a half nelson in caught him in a bout-ending head- my shoulders and my neck. I made a lock at the 4:12 mark. Tiger Keith mistake, and he got me,” Tufaro said. Simpson used a double-leg takedown “I have been trying not to get pinned. Matmen Barber Wins to get Matt Ridge on his back for a That would have been my first pin this At All-Star Invitat’l 3:33 fall at 152-lbs. season, which I couldn’t handle.” UCT runner-up Travis Foster Throughout the bout, Tufaro was Westfield High School senior clamped Raider Dom Pigna in a cradle working on a front headlock maneu- Christian Barber, ranked second in to record a 37-second fall at 160-lbs, ver in an effort to take Frank to the the state at 152-lbs by the New then Aziz Sharbashev pinned Matt mat. Jersey Coaches Association Blanck with an under-half/arm bar “That’s my favorite move standing (NJCA), defeated NJCA third- combination at 171-lbs to give the up. I kept trying to get it, but he is a ranked Connor Brennan of Brick, Tigers a 42-12 team lead. strong kid, so he kept fighting out of 5-3, at the 10th NJCA All-Star In- Raider Sebastian Rosen used his it,” Tufaro said. vitational wrestling match at Brick funky style to come out the back door In the final bout, 103-lbs, Tiger Memorial on January 30. and score a reversal on Bobby Clark Nick Tekula pried Sid Nirmal to his After a scoreless first period, Bar- in the first period at 189-lbs. With back in 5:02 with a half nelson. ber escaped and added a single-to- both competitors in the neutral posi- double-leg takedown in the second BOUT SEQUENCE: 857 BRADFORD AVENUE, WESTFIELD tion in the second period, Rosen 112: — Josh Sheehy (L) won forfeit period. Brennan returned the favor pulled off a slick back trip with a 119: — Rodriguez (L) d Cimafonte, 10- Classic & Pristine 10 room Center Hall Colonial with 5 bedrooms & 3+ baths offers prime location in the heart in the third period. Barber received 4 of “The Gardens” close to downtown shopping & top rated schools. This charming home boasts a formal lateral drop to pin Clark in 2:21. st a penalty point for locking hands, “I like wrestling a little tricky. I am 125: — Tibere (L) p Matt Harnett, 1:50 Dining Room & Living Room w/fireplace and barrel ceiling, 1 flr Office & Den, spacious kitchen w/separate which forced Brennan to yield an 130: — Natale (S) p Betancourt, 3:26 dining area & pantry, inviting patio overlooking fenced rear yard, hardwood floors, CAC, new Pella windows good at pin moves. I don’t like wres- 135: — Cooper (L) d Dion Natale, 5-4 and more! Offered for $1,150,000 escape in an effort to get a takedown tling long matches, so I try to catch 140: — Ataca (L) p Sebolao, 4:12 to tie the bout, but Barber stood kids whenever I see something,” 145: — Mike Steinfeld (S) won forfeit tough. Rosen said. “As soon as I came down, 152: — Simpson (L) p Ridge, 3:33 Westfield resident Tony Pafumi 160: — Foster (L) p Pigna, 0:37 I saw him try to do an over-hook, and 171: — Sarbashev (L) p Blanck, 2:31 of St. Peter’s Prep, ranked second I saw him backing up. I waited for 189: — Rosen (S) p Clark, 2:21 at 171-lbs, defeated seventh-ranked him to hesitate a little bit, and I just 215: — Gonzalez (L) p Krieger, 3:51 Mike LaBell of Lenape Valley, 4-3. Hwt: — Frank (L) d Tufaro, 4-1 threw it in there.” 103: — Tekula (L) p Nirmal, 5:02 Joyce Taylor, Sales Associate 908-233-6417, Direct NJAR Circle of Excellence 1977—2009

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Highlanders, 9-3 With contributions from all five ranks fourth among Blue Devil scor- members of its senior class, the ers with seven goals and 10 assists Westfield High School ice hockey and is a member of Westfield power- team dumped the Governor play unit, along with Attanasio, Livingston Highlanders, 9-3, on Janu- Meyer, O’Brien and sophomore ary 30 to remain unbeaten in Union rearguard Liam Devin. The Blue County league action. Devils scored two of their nine goals Nick Attanasio led the offensive on the power play, while Governor onslaught with four goals and three Livingston registered two of their assists, followed by Henry O’Brien, three goals with the man advantage. who registered three goals and three Next action for Westfield is today assists, including his 100th career at Princeton Day School followed by point as a Blue Devil. CJ Meyer added games next week against Madison on four points off of one goal and three February 7 at Warinanco at 3:45 p.m. assists, while forward Dylan and the A.L. Johnson Crusaders on Shepcaro and blueliner Colin February 9 at Warinanco at 6 p.m.). INTENSE COMPETITION…The Westfield Basketball Association second grade David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times COMING DOWN WITH THE REBOUND…Blue Devil Char Lorentzen, No. 20., Fitzhenry each contributed one as- Meyer became Westfield’s second girls teams have been improving every week. grabs a rebound, before Raider Renee Oliver, No. 25, can get to it. sist. Goaltender Morgan Bungerz all-time leading scorer behind Ronnie rounded out the contributions of the Kashlak in the team’s 5-0 victory senior class by making 21 saves to over Scotch Plains-Fanwood by sur- Westfield Basketball Assn. help Westfield lift its season record to passing Brandon Cape’s mark of 161 Lady Blue Devil Cagers Stun 11-2-1. points. Counting his four-point effort Freshman Dane Huber completed against Governor Livingston, Meyer Second Grade Girls Results: the scoring for Westfield with a goal now has 167 points in his four-year Raiders with 3-pointer, 41-39 and two assists. For the season, Huber career. The Notre Dame girls played team tributed multiple baskets. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 ball and had strong rebounding led Duke’s Julia McGann banged 12- by Nora Bergin, Tess Caherly, Gianna foot jumper. Julia Johnson picked off Marino explained contributed two points and an assist. Davis, Sadie Hoberman, Maddy a pass and took it to the basket. Raider senior guard Rebecca Senior center Char Lorentzen buck- Raider Boys Edge Blue Devils McMahon, Joy Mulzoff, Peri Katherine Whistner converted a fast Kreyer led her team with nine points, eted eight points and grabbed six re- Oberman and Samantha Surks against break. Sophia Scotto grabbed offen- including a 3-pointer, and added three bounds, and forward Ellie Callinan Umass on January 28. sive rebounds and scored several bas- rebounds, a steal, an assist and a scored five points and had three re- For UC Swim Title, 447-432 The Lady Wildcats played one of kets. Emma Jepsen displayed great blocked shot. Freshman guard Katie bounds, while adding a steal, an as- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 their best games with Walters, the ball handling. Maggie Burke made Harper stirred the pot with three steals, sist and a blocked shot. forward, adding strong rebounding great bounce passes. Duke. Michaela while adding six points and four re- Both teams netted nine points in meet would not be all that close. But (WHS) 2 .10, 4. Sebastian (Summit) and scoring. Forwards McMahill and Hobson sank a 10-foot. jumper. Lily it was! 2:02.80, 5. D. Pesin (SPF) 2:02.93, 6. bounds. Senior guard Evie Klotz fin- the first quarter then the Raiders took Rizzo (SPF) 2:03.43; 7. Lessner (WHS) Omberg scored critical baskets. McGuire contributed several baskets. ished with five points, two steals and a 17-13 lead with three minutes left in Seniors Lorentzen (1:59.06 IM), 2:06.14. Alliegro and H. Stogner added strong High scorers for the Michigan State an assist. Senior forward Aysia the half, but Landeka quickly banged Boyle and Larry Zhang, juniors 50 free: 1. Dunn (SPF) 22.23, 2. Boyle dribbling and scoring. Lambert and Spartans were Daniella Miedrznski, Peterson had seven rebounds, four a 3-pointer. The first half ended with Brennan Haley (4:53 500, 54.4 back), (WHS) 22.48, 3. Beckett (Summit) 22.52, M Stonger provided strong defense Emma Hanley, Victoria Toal and Sara Alex Bond, Kevin Oster and Matt 4. Walano (Cranford) 22.65, 5. Walsh points, two steals, a blocked shot and the Raiders leading 19-18. (WHS) 22.68, 6. Fennell (Gov. and hustle. Lin scored from long Perlin. Caroline Maher, Nora Quinn an assist. Sophomore Taylor Sebolao The Blue Devils had a 7-1 run early Trinkle, sophomores Daniel (21.9 and Livingston) 22.78, 7. Shin (WHS) 23.11, range. and Kareena Gandhi led defensively. sank eight points and had three re- in the third quarter to take a 25-20 48.6 relay splits), Max Shin, Walsh 8. Shaub (SPF) 23.18. Cincinnati Bearcat Ali Hinkle Pittsburgh’s Maddie Sullivan, bounds and a steal. Sophomore Renee lead, but Kreyer and Harper each and Connor Moore, plus freshmen 100 fly: 1. Loren Bowen (Summit) showed off her deft shooting touch Reyya Kocagail, Julia Becker and Tyler Lessner (1:02 breast), McGrory 52.63, 2. M. Napolitano (SP-F) 52.92, 3. Oliver had three points, two blocked sank a free throw and Sebolao hit a Lorentzen (WHS) 54.29, 4. Zhang (WHS) by winning both games of “Knock- Grace Lanza demonstrated quick and shots, a steal and four rebounds. jumper to tighten the score, 25-24. and Dan Myers put up 21 individual 54.48, 5. Simko (Summit) 55.33, 6. Rizzo out”. Ellie Kate Brown hit her first elusive ball handling skills. Madeline Alyssa Riporti had three points, and Miller answered with a 2-pointer to bests out of 24 swimmers. (SPF) 55.38; 10. Trinkle (WHS) 57.10. four shots. Maggie Aslanian and Katie Silva, Giulia Pinelli and Amanda Tara Sweeney had one point. give the Blue Devils a 27-24 lead “This is awesome,” Dunn said. “We 100 free: 1. Dunn (SPF) 48.22, 2. D. McHugh provided strength in re- Cerrachio displayed strong defense just did something that hasn’t been Napolitano (SPF) 48.91, 3. Boyle (WHS) Blue Devil senior guard Martina entering the final quarter. 49.11, 4. Daniel (WHS) 49.48, 5. Simko bounding and scoring. Megan Hinkle, and rebounding. Offensively, Landeka, who finished with 10 points, Back-and-forth it continued until done in a long time … it’s an amazing (Summit) 49.98, 6. Beckett (Summit) Emily Korth and Ryleigh Gildea set Kocagail, Becker and Lanza hit from found the right openings to dish out the Raiders took a 39-38 lead with 24 feeling.” 50.33, 7. Bond (WHS) 51.40, 8. Henkels great screens and powered their way the outside. Sullivan, Silva, Pinelli five assists, while adding three re- TEAM SCORES: 1. SPF 447, 2. WHS (SPF) 52.00. seconds remaining. The Blue Devils 500 free: Ryan Gajdzisz (SPF) to the hoop. Brooke Schuermann con- and Cerrachio hit inside the paint. bounds, a blocked shot and a steal. had possession. There was a bit of a 432, 3. Summit 301, 4. Gov. Livingston 4:48.50, M. Napolitano (SPF) 4:50.36, 3. Carolyn Maguire came off the bench 196, 5. Cranford 180.5, 6. Dayton- scramble near the free throw line. Brearley 133, 7. New Providence 90, 8. Woo (Cranford) 4:50.88, 4. Haley (WHS) and made her presence known with Maguire passed left to Miller, who 4:53.89, 5. Sebastian (Summit) 5:03.67, Union 85, 9. A.L. Johnson 81.5, 10. Ora- 6. Verdia (Dayton-Brearley) 5:15.34, 8. Hot Stove Dinner to Honor four assists, three rebounds and two fired in the winning 3-pointer. tory 57, 11. Plainfield 46, 12. Union Catholic 43, 13. Elizabeth 34. Peart (SPF) 5:18.77; 9. Trinkle (WHS) points. “She hit the shot, and that’s been 5:18.94, 10. Moore (WHS) 5:25.05. “Carolyn came of the bench and our problem all season. We weren’t 200 medley relay: 1. SPF (Dan Pesin, 200 free relay: 1. Westfield (Jack SPF’s D’Annunzio, Zazzali played hard. She knew what her job hitting shots,” Coach Marino noted. Greg Baliko, Mike Napolitano, Joe Dunn) Lorentzen, Matt Daniel, Tim Walsh, Nick was. She came out to play,” Coach 1:39.16, 2. WHS 1:40.72, 3. Summit Boyle) 1:28.25 (old school record Four outstanding local student ath- nament. A Dean’s List student at the “It was the best feeling ever. We 1:41.07. 1:28.35, Brendan Lechner, Eric Marino said. worked hard, and we did a great job. 200 free: 1. Dan Napolitano (SPF) Linenberg, Jon Jones, Colin McGee, letes will be among the honorees on Krieger School of Arts and Sciences With reference to Landeka’s and People think we are the underdogs, 1:45.56, 2. Gajdzisz (SPF) 1:46.23, 3. 1996; old meet record 1:29.53, Ryan Sunday, February 13, at 1 p.m. when at Johns Hopkins, Zazzali earned Maguire’s assists, Miller added, “We but we proved that we were not to- Woo (Cranford) 1:46.32, 4. Daniel (WHS) Bartholomew, Vincent Shen, Zach the Union County Baseball Associa- ESPN Academic All-District II hon- are pushing ourselves in practice, try- 1:49.25, 5. Benn (Summit) 1:52.61, 6. Coppa, Chris Heinen, Westfield, 2003), tion holds its annual Hot Stove League ors this year. She would like to con- day,” Miller said. “It feels like we McGrory (WHS) 1:53.30; 9. Oster (WHS) 2. SPF 1:29.19, 3. Summit. ing to be the best that we can.” won a championship.” 1:56.53, 10. M. Pesin (SPF) 1:56.58. 100 back: 1. Bowen (Summit) 53.75, Awards Dinner at L’Affaire Banquet tinue her education for a career in the Forward Krista Embrett led the Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 9 10 5 15 39 200 IM: 1. Baliko (SPF) 1:57.74, 2. 2. Benn (Summit) 54.16, 3. Haley (WHS) Center in Mountainside. medical field. Blue Devils with eight rebounds and Westfield 9 9 9 14 41 Lorentzen (WHS) 1:59.06, 3. Zhang 54.44, 4. D. Pesin (SP-F) 55.03, 5. Shin The special student honorees include At SPF, D’Annunzio batted .538 (WHS) 56.12, 6. Monteiro (SPF) 56.48, 8. Jonathan Jones of Kean University, with eight doubles, four triples, six McGrory (WHS) 56.96. 100 breast: Baliko (SPF) 59.97, 2. Allie Zazzali of Johns Hopkins Uni- home runs, 55 runs, 40 runs batted in, Lessner (WHS) 1:02.00, 3. Drory (Gov. versity, Joe D’Annunzio of Rutgers and 11 stolen bases in 11 attempts last Livingston) 1:02.99, 4. Bond (WHS) University and Katie Pires of Syracuse year when the Raiders went 25-6 and 1:04.85, 5. Sena (Union) n.t., 6. Sorace University. Each of the students at- reached the Union County Tourna- PrudentialNewJersey.com (SPF) 1:06.03, 7. Myers (WHS) 1:06.55; tended high school in Union County. ment and the North Jersey, Section 2, 9. Englehardt (SPF) 1:07.37. 400 free relay: 1. SPF (D. Napolitano, Jones, a basketball senior forward Group 3 semifinal rounds. He was a blog D. Pesin, Gajdzisz, M. Napolitano) from Linden, had a double-double in Star Ledger First Team All-State mem- 3:18.74, 2. WHS (Boyle, Zhang, Daniel, each of his first 15 games with the ber his senior year, when he struck out Walsh) 3:19.87, 3. Summit 3:25.32. Cougars this season to lead Division just seven times in 115 plate appear- TH OPEN HOUSE • SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6 2011 • 1:00 - 4:00 PM PUBLIC NOTICE III in that category. He also led all ances, had an on-base percentage of NCAA divisions (I, II and III) in re- .591 and did not make one error in left TOWN OF WESTFIELD bounding. Jones, a Biology major with field. During four baseball seasons, Public Notice is hereby given that an a Physical Therapy track, made the D’Annunzio totaled 154 hits, 120 RBI ordinance of which the following is a copy was introduced, read and passed on first Dean’s List in the fall. and 162 runs as SPF compiled an 84- reading by the Council of the Town of Allie Zazzali garnered First Team 26-1 record. He also was named to Westfield at a meeting held February 1, All-County honors playing soccer and The Star Ledger’s Third Team All- 2011, and that the said Council will further basketball at Scotch Plains-Fanwood State soccer team in 2009. consider the same for final passage on the (SPF) High School. Zazzali was 15th day of February, 2011 at 8:00 p.m., or Pires played center field and batted as soon thereafter as said matter can be named captain of the Johns Hopkins .474 for Gov. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN in the third quarter, until the Blue bounds and half were offensive, which Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Devils shut him down. he converted to lay-ups. That com- Size advantage and inside penetra- Blue Devils Joe Greenspan, Ryan bined with Hess’s assists allowed tion finally won out over outside Hess and Scott Toresco became the Toresco to lead all scorers with 17 shooting as the Westfield High School giants under the board. Greenspan points. boys basketball team rolled with a pulled down 16 rebounds and blocked “The ball just kept coming to me. 24-5 run, which began midway four shots, while adding nine points We were working it around. The shots through the third quarter, to defeat and a pair of assists. Hess (blocked just fell in my hands. I had to put them the visiting Cranford Cougars, 58-39 shot, 4 rebounds) netted seven of his back,” Toresco said. on January 29. 15 points in the first quarter, but he “We definitely had a size advan- The 7-7 Blue Devils held a definite led the team with six assists. Toresco tage tonight. We got a lot of offensive advantage in offensive and defensive was the recipient of most of Hess’s rebounds and put-backs. We spread rebounds throughout the game, but assists, especially in the fourth quar- the zone out a little bit. We were able the Cougars managed to stay in the ter when the Blue Devils drew out the to get some high/low action in to take game with outside shooting, which Cougars’ defense to race to a 15-3 advantage of our size with two-point included six 3-pointers, and numer- run. shooting,” Blue Devil Head Coach ous acts of thievery, until the final “He is a really good passer. He Kevin Everly said. three minutes of the third quarter. finds me when he draws the defense “We really couldn’t get much go- Cougar senior guard Sean Trotter (2 over to him. He gets me open shots,” ing inside. They are a lot bigger than steals, 2 rebounds) scored 13 points Toresco said. us. We were knocking down some and banged all three of his 3-pointers Toresco finished with eight re- CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times FINALLY FINDING SUCCESS INSIDE…Cougar Jess McCoy, No. 20, with assists from teammate Morgan Miller, found success getting to the basket in the fourth quarter against the ALJ Crusaders in Clark on January 28. McCOY SCORES 18 POINTS, MILLER GETS 10 ASSISTS Lady Cougars Roar in Fourth To Stagger ALJ Cagers, 43-31

By DAVID B. CORBIN look for that,” Miller said. “I try to set plained Miller, who finished with Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times people up for what they do best.” seven points, including a 3-pointer. M&M girls Morgan Miller and Jess “They work very well together even The Cougars were having night- McCoy found the right combination when it’s not a set play. They always mares with their passing game in the in the fourth quarter as the Cranford seem to find each other. They are first quarter, and the 7-4 Lady Cru- High School girls basketball team good with just playing basketball, saders anticipated well with numer- shattered a 31-31 tie and burst for- cutting to the basket, playing through ous steals, which kept them close as ward with a 12-0 run to stagger the the middle. They find each other well, the quarter ended, 11-10, in favor of A.L. Johnson Crusaders, 43-31, in so that’s an advantage for us,” Cou- Cranford. Miller scored five of her Clark on January 28. gar Head Coach Jackie Dyer said. points, and Crusader Kate Matthews Six of Miller’s game-high 10 as- Part of the 12-3 Cougars’ success bucketed six of her team-leading 14 sists came in the second half, and getting inside in the fourth quarter points in the quarter. McCoy was the recipient of four of may have been the ever-present dan- The passing problems continued, those second-half assists. McCoy fin- ger of Miller’s effective outside shoot- CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 This Story is also in ished with a game-high 18 points. ing. “We have good chemistry. We know “We look for the inside a lot if our The Westfield Leader newspaper where each other are, and I know shots aren’t falling. Throw it inside which shots she likes, so I always then work our way out! Have a good David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times balance between inside and outside, HEADING TOWARD COUGAR TERRITORY…Blue Devil senior point guard Tim Younger, No. 1, heads toward the because we are not going to win if we Cougars’ basket but must figure out a way to avoid defender Joey Papandrea. Story also in The Westfield Leader newspaper. Probitas Verus Honos play all outside or all inside,” ex- $)3#/6%2 WHYMILLIONHOMEOWNERS TRUSTTHEIRHOMESTO The Family Law Department of 34!4%&!2- Dughi & Hewit Presents February 4-19, 2011 Fridays & Saturdays @ 8p Sunday 2/13 @ 2p CDC COMMUNITY THEATRE www.cdctheatre.org 78 Winans Avenue Christine Cosenza, Agent Cranford, NJ 07016 JoS. A. Bank 2 Elm Street 908.276.7611 Westfield, NJ 07090-2148 is seeking a Bus: 908-233-9100 www.christinecosenza.net Skilled Tailor arcobaleno for our store in raphics Westfield, NJ. G Please call the Store Manager at 908-928-9363. 3TATE&ARM&IREAND#ASUALTY#OMPANY Print Design EOE 3TATE&ARM'ENERAL)NSURANCE#OMPANY "LOOMINGTON ), Kristin M. Capalbo, Esq., Mario C. Gurrieri, Esq. (Chair), Richard A. Outhwaite, Esq. and Andrew J. Economos, Esq. 3TATE&ARM&LORIDA)NSURANCE#OMPANY 7INTER(AVEN &, 3TATE&ARM,LOYDS $ALLAS 48 Silk Screen 0 4 Lawyers, 4 Levels of Experience, 4 Hourly Rates Vinyl Lettering All designed to serve your interests in all aspects of divorce GRAND OPENING WELLNESS CENTER including custody, parenting time, relocation, distribution of assets, alimony, child support, college costs, prenuptial 908-757-5020 BODYWORK FOR MEN & WOMEN agreements, mediation, domestic violence, palimony, post- 1 HOUR BODYWORK ONLY divorce changes in financial circumstances, and civil unions [email protected] $45 Mention this ad to receive a complimentary conference 1 HOUR FOOT REFLEXOLOGY $35

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The Cranford High School wres- Cougars Mike Helmstetter (112), Jeff forfeit at 103-lbs. Helmstetter (fourth tling team defeated Ridge, 59-15, Weiss (215), Corey Birch (119) and in UCT) pinned Dylan Oliva in 1:32 and Plainfield, 56-21, and was de- three-time UCT champion Joe at 112-lbs. Giaccio settled Matt Disko feated by the David Brearley Bears, Giaccio (125) received forfeits. in 1:30 at 125-lbs, and Kyle 54-21, in a quad meet in Basking Against the Ridge Red Devils, who Markovitch stuck Andrew Scarillo in Ridge on January 29. donned green uniforms, the Cougars 5:38 at 135-lbs. Christiano earned a The match against the Plainfield won 11 of the 14 bouts, two by for- 3-2 decision over Joe Balboni at 160- Cardinals was somewhat brief be- feit. Red Devil Vince Bonnier pinned lbs. cause of five bouts being forfeited. Ryan Espuga in 1:18 at 103-lbs. At 119-lbs, Bear Anthony Madonia Cougar Ian Henry, who placed third Helmstetter pinned Ted Caruso in (second in UCT) pinned Corey Birch at 125-lbs at the recent Union County 2:52 at 112-lbs, and Birch followed in 1:14. Anthony Rice (UCT champ Tournament (UCT), pinned Flaudio with an 11-1, majority decision over at 125) recorded a 9-1, majority deci- Carrera in 3:30 at 130-lbs. UCT 130- Nick Ascolese at 119-lbs. Giaccio sion over Henry at 130-lbs. UCT lb champ, Kyle Markovitch jumped decisioned Shane Gong, 5-0, at 125- champ Nick Lospinoso claimed a 19- up to 135-lbs to pin Derrick Wash- lbs. 5, tech fall in 5:38 over Knight at 140- ington in 50 seconds. Eric Knight In a wild, back-and-forth bout, Red lbs. Three-time UCT champ Dan Ries pinned Samaad Jenkins in 1:00 at Devil Brian Woolford defeated Henry, grabbed a 13-2, majority decision 140-lbs. 17-10, at 130-lbs. Kyle Markovitch over DiGiovanni at 145-lbs. At 145-lbs, Matt DiGiovanni (sec- followed with a 1:23 fall over Sean Devon Geoghegan (second in UCT ond in the UCT) pinned Kevin Kane at 135-lbs. At 140-lbs, Knight at 152) pinned Dwyer in 3:25, and Coleman in 1:40. Jim Dwyer recorded turned out the lights on Zack Luisi in Dillon Geoghegan (second in UCT at a 13-3, majority decision over 3:31.DiGiovanni stacked Tyler Ord 171) pinned Cory Markovitch in 3:28. Devante Epps at 152-lbs. At 160-lbs, in 49 seconds at 145-lbs. Anthony Tancs recorded a 15-0, tech Cardinal Tajir Hurdle won a 13-4, Cory Markovitch recorded a 13-1, fall in 5:44 over Kessler at 189-lbs, majority decision over Glen Cook. majority decision over Kolton Nelder and Greg Rice (second in UCT at Cougar Cory Markovitch claimed a at 160-lbs. JP Christiano pinned An- 215) pinned Weiss in 1:10. Heavy- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 12-2, majority decision over Nigel drew Cordivari in 3:20 at 171-lbs. weight Mike Christian pinned Farrell TOUGH DRIVE UNDER THE BASKET…Cougar forward Kate McGovern, No. 22, is surrounded by two Johnson McPleasant at 171-lbs. Red Devil Cameron Radinovic pinned in 5:29. Crusader defenders as she drives toward the basket. The Cougars defeated the Crusaders, 43-31. UCT champion Dawud Hicks reg- Rob Kessler in 2:25 at 189-lbs. Weiss Giaccio upped his record to 26-0. istered a 17-0, technical fall in 2:00 (215) and Farrell (heavyweight) re- DiGiovanni’s record rose to 24-2, over Cougar Ray El-Khoury at 189- ceived forfeits. Christiano’s record improved to 22- lbs, and Cardinal heavyweight Tiquan The Brearley Bears won nine of 1, and Kyle Markovitch’s improved Lady Cougars Stagger ALJ Cagers, 43-31 Womack pinned Ryan Farrell in 1:00. the 13 contested bouts and received a to 23-2. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 but Miller and teammate Jenna eight points, and the quarter ended, ished with six boards and added four Goeller (8 points, 3 assists, steal) 31-31. blocked shots and three steals. Sara began to find seams to dish out as- “We looked for a lot of crosscourt Gugliucci had four rebounds and an sists, and the Cougars won the sec- passes, and they were not always assist, Kate McGovern had three re- ond quarter, 10-5, to take a 21-15 lead there. Sometimes, we don’t come to bounds and an assist, and Mairead at the half. the ball, so they were able to jump the McKeary finished withone rebound, Miller found McCoy under the passing lanes. Later, we didn’t force an assist and a steal. Maucione basket for another lay-up to start the things as much as we did in the begin- grabbed six rebounds. third quarter, but the Crusaders kept ning,” Miller said. “She has been doing very well for disrupting their rhythm and tallied “We were trying to do too many us. She is tall. She is very lanky. She eight unanswered points to tie the things, and our passes were can grab and rip the rebounds. She is game, 23-23. crosscourt, which against teams like also good scorer for us,” Coach Dyer “They trapped us, and we began to this, they were not going to get there,” said of Maucione. panic and forcing things. They were Coach Dyer said. “So we did a better “At first, we let them get a lot of really good at jumping the passing job of getting the ball in the middle rebounds. We were off, but I think lanes. We really didn’t expect that. and then turning strong towards the what changed the game is when we That hurt us,” McCoy explained. basket.” picked it up and we boxed out. We The Crusaders actually took a 27- The Cougars indeed did a better attacked the boards, got the rebounds. 25 lead with 2:18 left in the quarter, job across the board in the fourth That made the big difference in this but Goeller converted a steal to a lay- quarter and the stats showed it. McCoy game,” McCoy explained. up to tie the score then Cougar fresh- finished with six rebounds, two steals Cranford 11 10 10 12 43 man Carly Maucione sank four of her and two blocked shots. Miller fin- AL Johnson 10 5 16 0 31

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times DEFINITELY HAVING THEIR WORK CUT OUT FOR THEM…Cougars Joey Papandrea, No. 2, and Sean Babos, No. 12, had their work cut out for them in an effort to keep Blue Devil senior forward Joe Greenspan, center, from getting to the basket in Westfield on January 29. Blue Devils Defeat Cougar Cagers, 58-39

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 shots to stay in the game then we we had to extend ourselves defen- them out and attack them, and Ryan went a little cold,” Cougar Head sively, and their size just took over,” is very good with the ball and able to Coach Ryan Huber said. Coach Huber explained. feed guys. Scott steps up, and he just Both teams went neck-and-neck in “We gave them a lot of open shots dumps it off to him. We got a lot of the first quarter that ended with a that we shouldn’t have. We didn’t easy baskets at the end because of slim, 15-14 Westfield edge. Cougar switch on the defense, but they [shots] that,” Coach Everly said. Mark Osofsky hit all five of his points, weren’t falling, so we got lucky on a “We were finishing,” Toresco said. including a 3-pointer, in the quarter, couple,” Toresco said. “We were getting good shots. High and teammate Eric Garguilo (4 re- Everything clicked for the Blue percentage!” bounds, two steals) bucketed seven Devils in the fourth quarter. The in- “They are a bunch of athletes, good of his 13 points. side lanes were open, and Toresco shooters, good big men, and they just Toresco scored six points in a 13-5, rolled in three lay-ups and tossed in a outplayed us today,” Trotter said. second-quarter run to give the Blue free throw, while Green and Hess “They had a bunch of second chance Devils a 28-19 lead at the half. Cou- each added four points. opportunities. They got a few shots gar Sean Babos banged a 3-pointer in “The end of the game, we tried to on the plays. That’s how they win the quarter. Led by Trotter’s three 3- spread them out because they were games.” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times pointers, the Cougars ripped into the COUGAR ATHLETES OF THE WEEK…The boys’ 200-yard freestyle relay team, which includes Eric Walano, Nick down, and they had to get to an ag- Cranford 14 5 17 3 39 Kalafatis, Brian Woo and Robert Lento, recently broke the school record with a time of 1:32 and took third in the Union Blue Devils’ lead with a 15-6 sprint gressive mode. What you do is spread Westfield 15 13 15 15 58 County Meet this past weekend. to tie the score, 34-34, with 3:00 on the clock. Cougar guard Joey Papandrea (2 steals, 2 rebounds), who led the team with four assists, con- Cougars Place Fifth In UC Swim Tourney tributed two points, and junior for- The Cranford High School (CHS) boys swim team placed fifth in the Union County Championships held at ward Kurt Rutmayer (2 rebounds, Werblin Center at Rutgers University in Piscataway on January 29. The Cougar boys finished with 180.5 points. assist, block) added two points. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood won the team title with a total of 447, followed closely by Westfield at 432. Summit took Blue Devils answered with a 9-2 run third at 301 and Governor Livingston finished fourth at 196. to put the Cougars on the defensive While finishing third in the 200-yard freestyle relay event, Cougars Eric Walano, Nick Kalafatis, Brian Woo and entering the fourth quarter with a 43- www.uniquecruiseandtravel.com Rob Lento touched in 1:32.02 to break the CHS all-time record. The Cougars also placed fifth in the 200-yard medley 36 score. relay with a time of 1:47.97 and sixth in the 500-yard freestyle relay at 3:52.7. “Fortunately, we got some open Carol Bevere Kearney• Proprietor Woo touched third in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 4:50.88. He also touched third in the 200-freestyle at looks. We knocked down some shots, 1:46.32. 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WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 76-2011, duly adopted January 19, 2011, the UCUA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE UNION COUNTY DISTRICT approved the Plan Amendment and recommended that the Plan Amendment be SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN approved by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County, after public hearing in * * * * * * * * * * * PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE accordance with the Solid Waste Management Act; and 1) INCORPORATE EXTENSIONS OF AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE WHEREAS, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the Solid Waste WHEREAS, pursuant to the Solid Waste Management Act, N.J.S.A 13:1E-1 et seq., Management Act, the Plan Amendment was presented to SWAC. TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF THE FACILITY LEASE AGREEMENT AND the County of Union is designated as a Solid Waste Management District and by law did THE AMENDED AND RESTATED WASTE DISPOSAL AGREEMENT WITH NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the develop and prepare a District Solid Waste Management Plan (“County Plan”) that was County of Union, that: COVANTA UNION, INC. FOR THE OPERATION OF THE UNION COUNTY adopted by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders on June 7, 1979, pursuant RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY, 2) INCORPORATE EXTENSIONS OF 1. The aforesaid recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth at length. to and in accordance with the Solid Waste Management Act, N.J.S.A. 13:1E-1 et seq.; 2. The Plan Amendment, as prepared and recommended by the Union County Utilities AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF TO THE and LOCAL WASTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE COUNTY OF UNION AND Authority, is hereby adopted as an Amendment to the Union County District Solid Waste WHEREAS, the County Plan was approved, with modifications, by the Department of Management Plan. CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES THEREIN AS PART OF THE UNION COUNTY Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”) on August 13, 1980, and has since been amended SOLID WASTE SYSTEM, AND 3) REAFFIRM IMPLEMENTATION AND 3. Any provision of the County Plan that is inconsistent with the Plan Amendment is and modified from time to time; and hereby repealed to the extent of said inconsistency and the provisions of the Plan ENFORCEMENT OF REGULATORY WASTE FLOW CONTROL FOR WHEREAS, on December 11, 1986, the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders PROCESSIBLE WASTE GENERATED IN UNION COUNTY Amendment shall be fully effective and shall control. designated the Union County Utilities Authority (“UCUA”) as the agency responsible for 4. A certified copy of this Ordinance, as finally adopted, together with the Plan AS RECOMMENDED the implementation of the County Plan, as amended from time to time, and the UCUA is Amendment, shall be forwarded to the New Jersey Department of Environmental BY THE UNION COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY empowered to plan, acquire, construct, maintain and operate facilities for the processing, Protection, the County Clerk of the County of Union, and the Union County Utilities disposal and/or recycling of solid waste generated in the County; and Authority. You may appear in person, or by agent, or by attorney, and present comments relative WHEREAS, the UCUA has formulated a Plan Amendment, and recommends that this to the Plan Amendment. A copy of the Plan Amendment is available for public inspection 5. The Clerk of this Board shall publish and disseminate notice of this Ordinance as Board set a public hearing for the purpose of taking public testimony on the proposed plan provided by law. at the offices of each Municipal Clerk in the County of Union, at the office of the Clerk of amendment, and review and enact said amendment that is now on file with the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of Union County, at the address stated above, during 6. The aforesaid Plan Amendment and a copy of the transcript of the public hearing to this Board and available for public inspection and is made a part hereof by reference; and be held at such time as may be scheduled by said Board of Chosen Freeholders, and the regular business hours and at the Offices of the Union County Utilities Authority, 1499 WHEREAS, the subject amendment is summarized as follows: Routes 1 & 9 North, Rahway, New Jersey during regular business hours. necessary deliberations shall be submitted to the Commissioner of the New Jersey This Plan Amendment is prepared as a result of a determination by the UCUA to extend Department of Environmental Protection. Nicole L. DiRado, CMC, MPA, Clerk of the Board and modify the terms of the existing Amended and Restated Waste Disposal Agreement Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders 7. This Ordinance shall take effect in the manner prescribed by law. and the Facility Lease Agreement governing the operation by Covanta Union, Inc. of the 1 T - 2/3/11, The Leader Fee: $0.00 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Weekend 9 5:00 PM-close (Senior Player’s Card) $20.00 ORDINANCE: NO. 716-2011 Weekend 9 5:00 PM-close (Youth) $12.00 FIRST READING: 1/27/11 Weekend 9 - Learning Center (Regular) $15.00 $18.00 Weekend 9 - Learning Center (Player’s Card) $12.00 $15.00 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposed ordinance was introduced and passed on first reading at a meeting of the Weekend 9 - Learning Center (Senior Player’s Card) $12.00 $15.00 Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union, State of New Jersey, held on the 27th day of January, 2011, and that said Weekend 9 - Learning Center (Youth) $10.00 $10.00 ordinance will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at the meeting of said Board of Chosen Freeholders to be held Weekend AB Pitch & Putt (Regular) $8.00 $8.00 at its meeting room in the County Administration Building, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on the 10th day of February, Weekend AB Pitch & Putt (Player’s Card) $8.00 $8.00 2011, at 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as said matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons who may be interested Weekend AB Pitch & Putt (Senior Player’s Card) $7.00 $7.00 there i will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the same. Weekend AB Pitch & Putt (Youth) $7.00 $7.00 A copy of this ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public notices are customarily posted in the Administration Weekend Outing GH $79.00 $89.00 Building, and a copy is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the members of the general public of the County who Weekend Outing AB $75.00 $85.00 shall request such copies, at the office of the Clerk of the Board in said County Administration Building. Weekend Advance Booking $80.00 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Cart Rate* - 18 (Regular) $16.00 $16.00 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LAWS OF UNION COUNTY: ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AND POLICIES AND Cart Rate* - 18 (Player’s Card) $16.00 $16.00 GENERAL LEGISLATION: BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2, SECTION 26-8 ARTICLE V (RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE Cart Rate* - 18 (Senior Player’s Card) $12.00 $12.00 BENEFITS) AND CHAPTER 2, SECTIN 107, ARTICLE IV (FEES FOR RECREATION FACILITIES) Cart Rate* - 18 (Youth) $16.00 $16.00 Cart Rate* - 9 (Regular) $9.00 $9.00 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union that the “Laws of Union County” are hereby amended Cart Rate* - 9 (Player’s Card) $9.00 $9.00 as outlined in the attached Schedule A: Cart Rate* - 9 (Senior Player’s Card) $7.00 $7.00 Note:All text that is underlined is inserted/new language. Cart Rate* - 9 (Youth) $9.00 $9.00 All text that is struck through is deleted language. *New Jersey Sales Tax included in price SCHEDULE A 2010 2011 PROPOSED PART I - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE Out –of-County Weekdays Weekends Weekends Weekends ARTICLE V, Retiree Health Insurance Benefits Package Adults $54.00 $58.00 $54.00 $58.00 [Adopted 11-25-1986 as Res. No. 845-86; Amended 12-20-2007 by Ord. No. 664; amended 3-27-08 by Ord. No. 667] Senior Citizens $32.00 $58.00 $32.00 $58.00 § 26-8. Retiree subsidy. Youth $30.00 $52.00 $30.00 $52.00 B) Constitutional Officers, Department Directors and Division Heads Edison (both courses with proof of residency) $28.00 $30.00 $28.00 $30.00 b. If at the time of retirement a Constitutional Officer’s, Department Director’s or equivalent or Division Head’s or equivalent Senior Citizen (out-of-county Reciprocity Program) $27.00 N/A $27.00 N/A (hereafter employee) spouse is retired and has, in effect, benefits coverage for herself/himself and employee, for life, the employee Outing (reservation fee and cart included) $55.00* N/A $55.00* N/A may opt to participate in the Voluntary Health Benefit Buyout Program and for a family plan receive a payment of $5,000.00 per annum, Outing with shot gun start (reservation and cart fee inc) $70.00* N/A $70.00* N/A reduced to $2,500.00 per annum upon employee reaching Medicare eligibility; and for a single plan receive a payment of $1,800.00 per annum which shall continue up to and beyond employee reaching Medicare eligibility. WINTER RATES (Green Fees Only) November 1 – March 31 December 1 -March 31 C) Exclusionary Employees/ Non – Contractual Employees GOLF LESSONS a) There shall be provided a subsidy toward health benefits insurance premiums for all retirees who are exclusionary / non – Per half hour $45.00 $45.00 contractual employees and who have retired from and after January 1, 1986 and before March 1, 2011 said subsidy to be consistent Book (six ½ hours) $230.00 $230.00 with the subsidy schedule for retirees as negotiated with Council No. 8 through the collective bargaining procedure. Group (4-12 INDIVIDUALS)(4 SESSIONS TOTAL) b) Consistent with the State of New Jersey’s policy and criteria for health benefits for state employees who have served twenty- Ages 6 – 8 $90.00 per person $90.00 per person five years in the State pension system, the County shall remove the existing cap on the retiree health benefit subsidy excluding Medicare Ages 9 – 11 $125.00 per person $125.00 per person premiums, for all employees actively employed with the County of Union as of March 1, 2011 holding the status of exclusionary / non- Ages 12-14 $150.00 per person $150.00 per person contractual employee at the time of retirement who a) retire on a disability pension; b) retire on or after March 1, 2011 having reached Women (2 hr class) $100.00 per person $100.00 per person the age of 55 years and have twenty-five (25) years or more of service with the County of Union or c) retire on or after March 1, 2011 Create Your Own Class (1 hour) having reached the age of 62 years or older with at least 15 years of service with the County of Union. 3 to 4 students $50.00 per person $50.00 per person c) If at the time of retirement, an exclusionary / non-contractual employee’s (hereafter employee) spouse has, in effect, benefits 5 to 7 students $40.00 per person $40.00 per person coverage for herself/himself and employee, the employee may opt to participate in the Voluntary Health Benefit Buyout Program and 8 to 12 students $30.00 per person $30.00 per person for a family plan receive a payment of $5,000.00 per annum, reduced to $2,500.00 per annum upon employee reaching Medicare Create Your Own Class eligibility; and for a single plan receive a payment of $1,800.00 per annum which shall continue up to and beyond employee reaching 5 to 7 students $55.00 per person $55.00 per person Medicare eligibility. 8 to 12 students $45.00 per person $45.00 per person d) There shall be provided a subsidy toward health benefits insurance premiums for all exclusionary / non-contractual employees hired after March 1, 2011, said subsidy to be consistent with the subsidy schedule for retirees as negotiated with Council No. 8 through the collective bargaining procedure. Rental of Clubs $15.00 $15.00 WHEREAS, this Board authorized an amendment to the County’s Proposed Park Fees and Charges for the Year 2010 under Lost or broken club (per club) $10.00 per club $10.00 per club Ordinance No. 701-2010 adopted on January 21, 2010: Playing Lessons (9 hole, green fees additional) $90.00 $90.00 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union that the schedule of fees as adopted on January 21, 2010 is hereby amended to reflect the changes and/or insertions as outlined below: Head PGA Golf Professional; 30 Minute Adult $60.00 GOLF 2010 2011 PROPOSED 45 Minute Adult $75.00 Golf Season – April 1 to November 30 60 Minute Adult 110.00 ID CARDS 60 Minute (2) Adults $145.00 #1 County $40.00 $40.00 30 Minute Junior $45.00 #3 Senior Citizen $35.00 $35.00 60 Minute Junior $75.00 #5 Edison Township Residents applicable at all golf 60 Minute (2) Juniors $90.00 Courses in county rates $40.00 $40.00 Assistant Golf Professional; #6 Out of County $75.00 $75.00 30 Minute Adult $55.00 #2 Season – Player’s Card – in-County $195.00 60 Minute Adult 100.00 #7 Season – Player’s Card - out of County $250.00 60 Minute (2) Adults $125.00 Player’s Card – Union County Resident $40.00 $40.00 30 Minute Junior $45.00 Player’s Card Senior – Union County Resident $35.00 $35.00 60 Minute Junior $75.00 Player’s Card – Non Union County Resident $75.00 $90.00 60 Minute (2) Juniors $90.00 Player’s Card Senior – Non Union County Resident $75.00 $80.00 Junior (10) 60 Minute Lesson Package $650.00 Player’s Card – Edison Resident $40.00 $75.00 CAMPS/CLINICS: Player’s Card Senior – Edison Resident $50.00 Wall In Clinic – (open) Per Person – Maximum 24 people $20.00 Player’s Card Junior $35.00 $35.00 Adult Beginner – (Four 60 minute classes) $100.00 Player’s Card – 10 day advance $195.00 200.00 Half Day Schools $95.00 Association Card – 18 Hole (1-day) $100.00 Short Game School (3 hours) $95.00 Association Card – 18 Hole (2-day) $200.00 Junior Development – one 2-hour session week – price per month $120.00 RESERVATION FEE: Junior Intermediate – 8:30 – 2:00 pm – price per week $399.00 Reservation Fee $2.00/round/per golfer Junior Advanced – 8:00 am -5:00 pm $650.00 Failure to Modify (No show) $5.00/green fee $5.00/green fee Beginner Clinic – four 60 minute clases $100.00 One Day Academy $175.00 GREEN FEES – FOR MAXIMUM OF 18 HOLES 2010 ADOPTED 2011 PROPOSED Junior half day school $75.00 Weekdays Weekends Weekends Weekends County $27.00 $29.00 $27.00 $29.00 2010 ADOPTED 2011 PROPOSED Season – Player’s Card $24.00 $26.00 $24.00 $26.00 AFTERNOON GREEN FEES: Weekdays Weekends Weekends Weekends Senior Citizens $16.00 $29.00 $16.00 $29.00 Afternoon Start Times will be after 1:00 pm during season (April 1 – November 30) Youth – Ages 9 – 17 $16.00 $16.00 $16.00 $16.00 County $23.00 $24.00 $23.00 $24.00 Out of County with ID $44.00 $48.00 $44.00 $48.00 Season – Player’s Card $17.00 $22.00 Outing (reservation fee and cart included) $55.00* N/A $55.00* N/A Senior Citizen $13.00 $22.00 $13.00 $22.00 Outing with shot gun start (reservation and cart fee inc) $70.00* N/A $70.00* N/A Youth $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 Single Nine – Galloping Hill – Maximum of 9 holes $10.00 $10.00 $12.00 $12.00 Reciprocity (weekdays only) $20.00 N/A $20.00 N/A Single Nine – Galloping Hill – Maximum of 9 holes Out-of-County $41.00 $43.00 $41.00 $43.00 Youth-In-County $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Out-of-County Senior $24.00 $38.00 $24.00 $38.00 Out of County $12.00 $12.00 2010 2011 PROPOSED 9 – Hole Twilight on 18 Hole Golf Course – Galloping Hill MISCELLANEOUS: after 5:00 pm $18.00 $22.00 $18.00 $22.00 Golf Camp (16 hours per camper) $150.00 $150.00 Weekday 18 open-11:00 (Regular) $54.00 $56.00 Hand Pull Cart* $4.00 $4.00 Weekday 18 open-11:00 (Player’s Card) $27.00 $29.00 Locker rental* (season) $20.00 $20.00 2010 2011 PROPOSED Golf cars * - 9 holes – fee per rider (riding fee) $18.00 $9.00 Weekday 18 open-11:00 (Senior Player’s Card) $16.00 $18.00 Golf cars* - 18 holes – fee per rider (riding fee) $32.00 $16.00 Weekday 18 open-11:00 (Youth) $16.00 $18.00 Senior golf cars* – 9 holes-fee per rider (riding fee) $14.00 $7.00 Weekday 18 Mid-Day 11:00-3:00 (Regular) $49.00 Senior golf cars* – 18 holes-fee per rider (riding fee) $24.00 $12.00 Weekday 18 Mid-Day 11:00-3:00 (Player’s Card) $27.00 High School practice $6.00 $6.00 Weekday 18 Mid-Day 11:00-3:00 (Senior Player’s Card) $16.00 High School match $29.00 $29.00 Weekday 18 Mid-Day 11:00-3:00 (Youth) $16.00 College match $52.00 $52.00 Weekday Twilight 3:00-close (Regular) $41.00 $43.00 GHIN Handicap $40.00 $40.00 Weekday Twilight 3:00-close (Player’s Card) $23.00 $25.00 Range Token $5.00 $5.00 Weekday Twilight 3:00-close (Senior Player’s Card) $13.00 $15.00 Birdie Key $100.00 $100.00 Weekday Twilight 3:00-close (Youth) $12.00 $14.00 Par Key $250.00 $250.00 Weekday 9 5:00 PM-close (Regular) $23.00 Eagle Key $500.00 $500.00 Weekday 9 5:00 PM-close (Player’s Card) $18.00 Card Replacement $5.00 $5.00 Weekday 9 5:00 PM-close (Senior Player’s Card) $14.00 GHIN Handicap $40.00 $40.00 Weekday 9 5:00 PM-close (Youth) $14.00 Fitting Fee – set $250.00 Weekday 9 - Learning Center (Regular) $15.00 $17.00 Fitting Fee - single club $50.00 Weekday 9 - Learning Center (Player’s Card) $12.00 $14.00 MATT Room Lesson $150.00 Weekday 9 - Learning Center (Senior Player’s Card) $12.00 $14.00 *New Jersey Sales Tax included in price Weekday 9 - Learning Center (Youth) $10.00 $10.00 NOTE: Holiday rates apply from Good Friday to Columbus Day only Weekday AB Pitch & Putt (Regular) $7.00 $7.00 2010 ADOPTED 2011 PROPOSED Weekday AB Pitch & Putt (Player’s Card) $7.00 $7.00 PITCH AND PUTT** Weekdays Weekends Weekends Weekends Weekday AB Pitch & Putt (Senior Player’s Card) $6.00 $6.00 Adults $6.00 $7.50 $7.00 $8.00 Weekday AB Pitch & Putt (Youth) $6.00 $6.00 Seniors with ID $5.50 $7.50 $6.00 $8.00 Weekday Outing GH $79.00 $79.00 Youth (17 and under) $5.50 $7.00 $6.00 $7.00 Weekday Outing AB $75.00 $75.00 Groups (minimum 12) $5.00 N/A $5.00 N/A Weekday Advance Booking $65.00 Lost or broken club $10/club $10/club League - 18 Hole $45.00 Lost Ball $1.00 $1.00 League - 9 Hole $35.00 **Organized groups of children utilizing the facility during school hours shall be charged on-half the youth rate. (9AM-3PM weekdays) Public Safety Day (Monday GH - Wednesday AB) $40.00 (for active military, police and firemen) 2010 ADOPTED 2011 PROPOSED Senior Reciprocity (weekdays only) 20.00 $29.00 GALLOPING HILL GOLF PRACTICE AND LEARNING CENTER Small Bucket $5.00 $5.00 Weekend 18 open-3:00 (Regular) $58.00 $60.00 Medium Bucket $8.00 $8.00 Weekend 18 open-3:00 (Player’s Card) $29.00 $31.00 Large Bucket $10.00 $10.00 Weekend 18 open-3:00 (Senior Player’s Card) $29.00 $31.00 RANGE KEYS $100.00 Weekend 18 open-3:00 (Youth after 11am) $16.00 $18.00 $250.00 Weekend Twilight 3:00-close (Regular) $43.00 $45.00 $500.00 Weekend Twilight 3:00-close (Player’s Card) $24.00 $26.00 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED as follows: Weekend Twilight 3:00-close (Senior Player’s Card) $22.00 $24.00 1. That this Ordinance shall take effect at the time and manner provided by law. Weekend Twilight 3:00-close (Youth) $16.00 $14.00 2. That the Clerk of the Board be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish the required notice in the appropriate newspaper Weekend 9 5:00 PM-close (Regular) $25.00 of such introduction and of a public hearing on February 10, 2011 and shall forward one certified copy, upon final passage, to each Clerk Weekend 9 5:00 PM-close (Player’s Card) $20.00 of all Municipalities located within the County of Union. 1 T - 2/30/11, The Leader Fee: $0.00 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 3, 2011 Page 13 Asm. Bramnick to Speak Library to Continue Look At Local Rotary Luncheon At Technology In Job Hunt SCOTCH PLAINS – Assembly- Public Safety Committee and a SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch and materials and introductions to man Jon Bramnick (R-21, member of the Consumer Affairs Plains Public Library’s Career Network- social media. She offers online Westfield), known as “the funniest Committee, the State House Com- ing Group will present “At Your Finger- webinars and live presentations on lawyer in New Jersey,” will inform mission and the Bipartisan Leader- tips – Powerful Job Search” on Monday, how to use e-newsletters and social and amuse local ship Committee. February 7, at 7 p.m. This program will media, as well as personal consulta- Rotarians and their Asm. Bramnick earned be the second of a two-part focus on how tions to help clients determine the guests at the Rotary Club the “funniest lawyer in the combination of computers and the online marketing tools and social of Fanwood-Scotch New Jersey” title in con- Internet can give individuals the ability media sites that are right for them. Plains luncheon on tests sponsored by the to create an effective, targeted search Individuals are invited to bring their Wednesday, February 9. New Jersey Bar Associa- and make it simple for prospective em- laptops to connect with the library’s The luncheon will be- tion at Rascals Comedy ployers to find them. wifi network for this hands-on tech- gin at 12:15 p.m. at the Club. Additionally, the Presenter LisaMarie Dias will fo- nology and job search session. Stage House Restaurant, New Jersey Society for cus on social media, primarily Linked This program will be free and open located at 366 Park Av- Environmental and Eco- In, to show participants how to use to all. The Scotch Plains Public Li- enue in Scotch Plains. nomic Development this potent, free tool to do research, brary is located at 1927 Bartle Av- The community at large Asm. Jon Bramnick named him Outstanding build a network and find warm leads. enue. To register, visit scotlib.org and is invited to attend, as Legislator of the Year and Participants will learn how to set click on Events; call (908) 322-5007, this will be the Rotary Club’s an- the Food Council Committee for up an effective profile; how to find extension no. 204, or e-mail nual Guest Day. Good Government also honored him and share one’s profile link, and how [email protected]. Individuals may Mr. Bramnick is serving his fourth as Legislator of the Year. The YMCA to create a plan for posting. connect with the library’s Career Net- term in the New Jersey General and the Advocates for New Jersey Ms. Dias is an entrepreneur who working Group on Linked In, Career Assembly, representing District 21, History have honored Mr. Bramnick specializes in online marketing plans Networking Group at SPPL. which includes 16 municipalities as well. HAPPY 100TH…Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr congratulates William Rock as in Essex, Morris, Somerset and Walk-in attendees are welcome, but he celebrates his 100th birthday in January. A resident of The Chelsea at Union counties. Asm. Bramnick is it is preferred that interested individu- Fanwood, Mr. Rock was surrounded by family and friends for this happy Program to Cast Spotlight the second highest-ranking mem- als contact Rotarian Michael Dietrich occasion. Also pictured is Mr. Rock’s grandson, Michael Rock. ber of the Republican Caucus in the in advance at (908) 789-3175 or at Assembly. He also is the ranking [email protected]. The cost On Human Trafficking member of the Assembly Law and is $13. William Rock Is Honored WESTFIELD – The Westfield Me- other library programs and services, morial Library will present “Human visit the library’s website, wmlnj.org, Trafficking 101” on Wednesday, Feb- and click on the Online Calendar, or Author’s Talk to Spotlight At 100th Birthday Party ruary 9, at 7 p.m. Asha Vaghela, call (908) 789-4090 and press 0. FANWOOD – William Rock, a including printing. Lead poisoning Deputy Attorney General, Division resident of The Chelsea at Fanwood, from printing prevented him from of Criminal Justice Major Crimes/ Library Announces Local Ties to Civil War was feted January 15 with a cel- joining the army during World War Human Trafficking and director of WESTFIELD – Steven Glazer, au- late the story of Lieutenant Charles ebration in honor of his 100th birth- II, but he worked in the Brooklyn the New Jersey Human Trafficking Antiques Program thor of the recently released book “Dis- W. Walker, the first officer from New day. Family and friends surrounded Navy Yard to contribute to the war Task Force, will be the guest speaker. GARWOOD – The Garwood Pub- cover Your Community’s Civil War Hampshire to die in the Civil War. Mr. Rock for this milestone occa- effort. Ms. Vaghela’s talk will cover what lic Library will hold an antiques ap- Heritage,” will address the Westfield He was injured in Westfield during sion. Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr Mr. Rock married the love of his human trafficking is and is not, in- praisal program on Tuesday, Febru- Historical Society on Friday, Febru- the transport of his unit on June 21, also was on hand to offer congratu- life, Miriam Glick, in 1940. They cluding a clarification of the defini- ary 15, from 7 to 9 p.m. featuring ary 11, at 7:30 p.m. 1861 and died in lations. A family celebration was had two children, Steve, who lives tions of smuggling, illegal immigra- representatives from Winterhill An- Mr. Glazer is a mem- Plainfield the following held the following day. near San Francisco, and Rose, who tion and trafficking; what a human tiques of Scotch Plains. Pre-registra- ber of the New Jersey day. Born January 16, 1911 in New lived in New Jersey and died in trafficking crime actually entails; cor- tion is required. Civil War 150th Com- Mr. Glazer also will York City, Mr. Rock was the son of 1995. There are now four grand- recting assumptions and myths, and Participants may carry in up to mittee, which is lead- discuss former Polish immigrants who came to the children and eight great-grandchil- how individuals within a community three items for appraisal. The ing the effort to recog- Westfield resident Wil- United States to escape religious dren. His family has been the most can, and very often do, help. Winterhill experts cannot evaluate nize the role that New liam Westervelt, who discrimination and poverty. Half his important part of his life. Observant and compassionate stamps or coins, and while they can Jersey played in the helped foil an assassi- siblings were born in Poland and Mr. Rock established a small fam- neighbors have saved many victims look at jewelry, they will be unable to great conflict. nation plot against half in the United States. He is next ily printing business that operated of human trafficking; the vast major- certify it at this event. He will relate infor- Abraham Lincoln just to youngest. out of his home, first in a small ity of traffickers have a tight hold on Individuals may register in person at mation about Captain prior to his inaugura- Mr. Rock grew up in Hell’s Kitchen apartment and then in a house. The their victims and forbid any mean- the library, call the library at (908) 789- John McGowen of tion. He has gathered in Manhattan. After graduating from whole family contributed by per- ingful opportunity to seek help. Mul- 1670 or register online at the library’s Elizabeth, who was significant information high school, he went to New York forming various aspects of the work. tiple other barriers exist as well. interactive calendar page found at dispatched by Presi- as well about the life of University for a year, but then left His grandchildren are devoted to This program will be free and open youseemore.com/garwood. The library is located at the corner of Walnut Street dent James Buchanan Steven Glazer Civil War General John school to earn money to help his him and visit frequently from San to the public. The Westfield Memorial to relieve Fort Sumter Myrick, who at one family during the Depression. Francisco, Albuquerque and Library is located at 550 East Broad and Third Avenue in Garwood, behind in January 1861. His ship, Star of time lived on the Reeve House prop- He worked at a variety of jobs, Martinsville. Street. For more information about the Lincoln School complex. the West, was fired on by South erty at 314 Mountain Avenue, where Carolina troops, fully three months the Westfield Historical Society Resolve Offers Group before the April 12 shelling which plans to make its permanent home. now officially marks the beginning Mr. Glazer retired from the U.S. For Kids of Divorce Wende Devlin Gates of the Civil War. Army Reserve as a lieutenant colo- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Re- Additionally, Mr. Glazer will re- nel after serving six years assigned solve Community Counseling Cen- to the Pentagon as an intelligence/ ter is offering a free program to Sales Associate AARP Chapter 4137 electronic-warfare officer on the staff help children deal with parental of the Secretary of the Army. He is a separation and divorce and its of- 908-403-2060, Cellular To Meet on Monday recently retired partner at the Man- ten far-reaching aftereffects. WESTFIELD – Westfield Area hattan law firm of Weil, Gotshal and Open to youngsters in grades 2 Chapter No. 4137 of the American Manges LLP, as well as an adjunct through 5, the Children of Separa- PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY FEBRUARY 6th 1 - 4 pm Association of Retired Persons professor of law at Rutgers School tion and Divorce Group will meet (AARP) will meet on Monday, Feb- of Law. For the past decade, he has on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 745/761 Lenape Trail in the Heart of Indian Forest ruary 7, at 1 p.m. at the Scotch Hills studied and written about local his- 7:30 p.m. beginning tonight, Feb- Live in one of Westfield’s premiere locations! Two adjacent properties for sale. One is .6 of Country Club, located at Plainfield tory and the Civil War. ruary 3, and continuing through an acre with an expansive 11 room, 6 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home. The other is .7 of an acre Avenue and Jerusalem Road in Free and open to the public, the March 3. Scotch Plains. program will be held in the Westfield The group will meet at Resolve of rare unimproved land on which to build the home of your dreams. Or combine the two! Program Chairwoman Ilse Municipal Building’s Community Community Counseling Center, lo- Heinemeyer will introduce guest Room, located at 425 East Broad Street. cated at 1830 Front Street in Scotch speaker Vincent Monaco, who is En- Light refreshments will be served. For Plains. Open discussion, facilitated gineering Manager in Asset Planning more information, call the Westfield by a social worker skilled in fam- with the Engineering Department of Historical Society at (908) 654-1794. ily therapy, will be utilized to help New Jersey American Water. As As- children understand the separation/ set Planning Group Manager, he will Group For Caregivers divorce process, learn to under- focus his talk on the work and varied stand feelings of sadness, fear and responsibilities of this division. Mr. To Meet on Monday guilt, express these feelings ap- Monaco holds a degree in civil engi- WESTFIELD – A support group propriately and develop effective neering from the New Jersey Insti- for those caring for elderly or chroni- coping strategies. tute of Technology. cally ill loved ones will meet on Mon- Fun activities are planned to cre- Skeets Kuzmuk, Community Ser- day, February 7. The group meets on ate an atmosphere that will make vices chairman, reminds all chapter the first non-holiday Monday of each discussing these difficult topics members to bring to the meeting a month at 8 p.m. in the parish center of easier for the participants. non-perishable food item, such as St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church Johaira Nivar, who is complet- canned soup, canned whole meals, on Lamberts Mill Road in Westfield. ing requirements to obtain a cereal, powdered milk, peanut butter These are information and sharing master’s degree in counseling, will and jelly, for the food pantry. The sessions. For more information, call lead the group, under the supervi- chapter also is continuing to collect Marilyn Ryan at (908) 232-1214. sion of Diane Pearson. Ms. Pearson Campbell’s food labels and metal is a Licensed Professional Coun- pull-tabs. See it all on the Web! selor who specializes in family Those interested in joining this therapy. To register for this pro- chapter are always welcome to attend www.goleader.com gram or for more information, call the meetings. Dues are $5 per year. (908) 322-9180, extension no. 10. Set in one of Westfield’s finest locations, this home boasts a formal dining room and a for- Mary McEnerney, CRS, GRI, SRES mal living room with gas fireplace, new windows, new bath, new carpeting, and central air. NJAR Circle of Excellence Award: 1977-2007, 2009 Enjoy close proximity to top rated schools, award winning downtown and New York City Direct Line: (908) 301-2052 Offered for $1,249,000 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE transportation. . 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PUBLICATION HUNG UP!! More Letters to the Editor ‘Friendship’ Quotes Provide CONTINUED FROM PAGE4 Reader Inner Contentment The Opportunities Scholarship Act: By Milt Faith, Executive Director Youth and Family Counseling Service The $1 Billion Shell Game The latest entry into the Governor’s appointment each by the Governor, the An Upbeat Reader Writes: Therapy you can, please publish the follow- “education reform program” is the Op- Senate President and the Speaker. has been very helpful to me in the ing difficulties in the relationships, portunities Scholarship Act. It is being 3. Distribution of Scholarship Funds: past, but what I found to be equally with the last phrase attempting to touted as “not costing the taxpayers a The almost $1 billion in funds will be helpful and inspiring are the “friend- resolve the frustration. dime.” But when you look at it closely, controlled (allocated) by the three non- ship” quotes you presented at a meet- Answer: This is a good piece of you find that this is simply not true. profit scholarship organizations. ing, which made me feel an inner writing, a little too dramatic and one- The Opportunities Scholarship Act 4. Oversight: In the “hands” of the contentment because they were so sided, but most of this hits home. establishes a program under which stu- three-member Opportunity Scholarship meaningful. Could you share them dents in selected school districts may Board who selected the three non-profit Also, read it with a sense of humor. obtain vouchers to buy a place at another scholarship organizations at the outset. with your readers? The last statement is very affirming, school, assuming the school agrees to 5. Eligible schools: According to the Answer: My pleasure. Each quote so here it is: accept them. Ostensibly, this scheme will bill an eligible school is an out-of-district has eternal truth and is simply stated “If we are concerned, we are over- be paid for by corporations donating public school; or an in-district nonpublic by caring individuals: protective; money to the program. But these dona- school; or out-of district nonpublic school. “To get the full value of joy, you If we are unconcerned, we are ne- tions are not without cost to the state. The A charter school is viewed as a public must have somebody to share it with.” glectful. rub is that corporations would be allowed school. So students from the targeted – Mark Twain If we nurture generously, we are to take a full tax credit for their contribu- school districts (Asbury Park City, Courtesy of George Rogers for The Westfield Leader and The Times tions to the program. Presently, in the Camden City, East Orange City, Jersey BUSY MORNING WITH THE SHOVEL…This Garwood resident spent three “A true friend is someone who smothering; thinks you are a good egg, even though State of New Jersey, C-Corporations do City, Lakewood City, Newark City, City hours shoveling snow last Thursday. On the other side of the mound of snow. If we nurture less, we are with- not get tax credits for charitable contribu- of Orange, Passaic City, Paterson City, Westfield residents also had their work cut out for them. he knows you are slightly cracked.” – holding. tions. Perth Amboy City, Plainfield City and Bernard Meltzer If we are successful, we are intimi- A tax credit means the corporation Trenton) can only attend a public school “You cannot do a kindness too soon, dating; pays less New Jersey State corporate tax, outside the district. They can’t use the Asw. Muñoz Says Gang Activity for you never know how soon it will If we are unsuccessful, we are poor dollar for dollar. So the donations to the voucher to attend a charter school in their be too late.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson role models. program would cost these corporations district. Of course, he/she could attend a Report Raises Concerns “Lots of people want to ride with If we are available, we encourage nothing. Less corporate tax means less private school anywhere. SUMMIT - A recent report issued by degree level. you in a limo, but what you want is dependency; tax revenue for the state and less money Let’s take one of the target districts — the New Jersey Department of Law and “The report includes important data someone who will take the bus with If we are busy ourselves, we are in the treasury. The tax burden for other Plainfield. Now let’s look at some of the Public Safety, a division of the New Jer- that organized criminal gangs are repre- you when the limo breaks down.” – detached. things is thus shifted onto individual tax- public school districts in Union County. sey State Police, indicates that gang pres- sented throughout our state and are a payers and away from corporations who Which of the public school districts are Oprah Winfrey If we offer advice, we are control- take advantage of this credit. So there is going to accept the vouchered amount for ence throughout the state is increasing. threat to public safety,” said Asw. Muñoz. “Piglet sidled up to Pooh from be- ling; This is an issue that should capture the “The recruitment of gang members clearly a cost to the taxpayer. the student? Westfield? New Providence? public’s attention and that of the Legisla- oftentimes takes place on school grounds, hind. “Pooh!” he whispered. “Yes, If we refrain, we are disinterested. And, as to this special treatment for the Scotch Plains? Property taxes for educa- ture said Asw. Nancy Muñoz (LD-21, where children and teenagers are espe- Piglet?” “Nothing,” said Piglet, tak- If we phone, write or visit often, non-profit scholarship organizations…oh, tion in many towns allocate more than the Summit). cially vulnerable to peer pressure. ing Pooh’s paw. “I just wanted to be we are pests; to be the chosen non-profit to receive tax vouchered amount for a student. With All 566 municipalities responded to “A-2183 sends a message that New sure of you.” – A.A. Milne If we don’t, we are thought uncaring. credit status for contributions! If a corpo- resources (e.g. teachers) being eliminated the survey regarding gang activity except Jersey recognizes the dangers associated A Professional Therapist Writes: If we give or loan money, we en- ration has the choice of giving to an due to reduced state aid, many public one, with 45 percent reporting having a with joining a gang and is taking appro- I am a psychologist who counsels gender resentment; organization where it gets a 100 percent schools simply cannot accommodate gang presence. The survey also revealed priate steps to protect its youth. I respect- many mothers who have problems If we don’t give or loan money, we credit and one where it doesn’t, that will more students in their classrooms. They that 43 gangs in the state have more than fully request that the chairman of the significantly influence the giving. Chari- are certainly not going to take a student with their children, particularly their are cheap. ties that don’t have this benefit should be for a $10,000 voucher when the per stu- 100 members in at least one municipality. Assembly Judiciary Committee post this daughters (who doesn’t?). I enjoy If we help with their tasks, we are Asw. Muñoz said she believes the recent bill in committee for consideration.” very concerned that their corporate dona- dent cost is over $15,000, as it is in many results are an opportunity for the Legisla- A third-degree crime is punishable by your column and thought it would drudges; tions will dry up. areas. ture to consider a bill she introduced in three to five years imprisonment and up be helpful to share an article written If we don’t, we are considered lazy. And, once the money is donated, there 6. Funding for Private Schools: So it February 2010 (A-2183) that would in- to a $15,000 fine. To view the 2010 gang by Ruth Harriet Jacobs in her book, If we love husbands or others best, is no public control of how it is spent. It is looks like private schools are going to get crease the criminal charge for soliciting activity survey, please use the following “Be an Outrageous Older Woman.” we put them first; proposed that three non-profit scholar- the bulk of the students and the funding membership to a gang on school property link: www.njsp.org/info/pdf/ Ms. Jacobs writes about the chal- If we love descendents first, we ship organizations will control almost $1 that goes with them. Although the bill is from a fourth-degree crime to a third gangs_in_nj_2010.pdf. lenges facing mothers. She states have no life of our own. billion! The only oversight in place will touted as having a limit of 25 percent that, “long-term mother-daughter re- be from the three-member board, which funding for private schools, there is an If we put ourselves last, we have no puts them there. And, the “icing” on the exception if funds remain unallocated See it all on the web in color . . . lationships can be nurturing, but they self-love; cake is that the three non-profit scholar- after August 1 of any school year. Private www.goleader.com are also often burdened with cul- If we put ourselves first, we are ship organizations that are selected to schools also get special treatment in the tural and personal expectations.” If narcissistic. dole out the money will receive almost selection of students who will be ac- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE If we hide our needs, we are martyrs; $50 million between themselves as ad- cepted. Testing for admission is allowed 215-217 Livingston Street If we reveal our needs, we are ministration costs. and they can also avoid providing special TOWN OF WESTFIELD nance allows a maximum habitable floor Applicant is seeking approval to subdi- This is a great deal for someone. And it education services. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT area of 37% (2,661 square feet). Pro- demanding. vide the existing lot, which has one duplex posed is 43% (3,093 square feet). If we provide for our old age, we is surprising that the Governor is in favor 7. Transportation Costs: In most cases The Board of Adjustment of the Town of house on it, into two lots to be able to of such an independent organization for it will cost money to transport children to David Grantz & Eve Adelson, 612 are selfish; Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Febru- convert the duplex home into two separate education when he has attacked indepen- private schools in or out of the district or ary 14, 2011 in the Council Chambers at homes by dividing the lot in half at the party Maple Street is seeking approval to con- If we don’t provide, we are bur- struct a two story addition to the rear of the dent authorities in so many other areas to public schools outside of the district. the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad wall of the house. Applicant is seeking dens. (e.g. Passaic Valley Sewerage Author- Who do you think is picking up the tab? Street, Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. variance relief from the following sections house contrary to Section 11.09E14 of the If we pitch in, we question their to hear and consider the following appeal of the Land Use Ordinance: Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires ity). Under the bill, transportation costs are for use (d) and bulk (c) variance(s) from For proposed lot 10.0101 a one-car garage. Proposed is no garage. competency; These are the basic mechanics of the paid for out of the budgets of the “send- the requirements of the Westfield Land §11.12A - Ordinance allows single-fam- John Anastario, 131 Harrow Road is If we don’t pitch in, they question bill: ing” schools — which could mean up to Use Ordinance. ily detached homes. Proposed are single- seeking approval to construct a two story our competency. 1. Cost: According to the bill, there $61 million more coming out of the pub- family attached homes. 209 Livingston Street, LLC, 209-211 addition contrary to Section 11.08E7 of If all or some of this is true, we will be 91,700 scholarship vouchers lic school budgets in the participating §11.12E1 - Ordinance requires a mini- & 215-217 Livingston Street. the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- awarded under the program. These vouch- districts. mum lot area of 6,000 square feet. Pro- might as well do what we wish and do 209 - 211 Livingston Street quires a minimum rear yard setback of 35 ers will range in size from $8,000 to This bill is not about education reform. posed is 3,987.50 square feet. it outrageously.” Applicant is seeking approval to subdi- feet. Proposed is 33 feet. $11,000. Using $10,000 per voucher, It is a $1 billion giveaway to select orga- §11.12E2 - Ordinance requires a mini- vide the existing lot, which has one duplex A Reader Writes: A few months mum lot area at 120 ft. of 6,000 square Paul McNicholas, 54 Tamaques Way that’s $917 million. nizations masked as a means of helping house on it, into two lots to be able to ago, you defined the meaning of “suc- feet. Proposed is 3,828 square feet. is seeking approval to construct a sunroom 2. Administrative Cost: 95 percent of children. The discussion of vouchers and convert the duplex home into two separate §11.12E6 - Ordinance requires a mini- on a section of the rear deck contrary to cess” in a few words. How would you the moneys raised from corporate contri- its effect on public education is a very homes by dividing the lot in half at the party mum side yard set back of 10 feet. Pro- Section 11.08E7 and 11.08E13 of the Land define failure? butions will go to the scholarship fund. complex issue. However, right now the wall of the house. Applicant is seeking posed is 0 feet. Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a rear variance relief from the following sections Answer: Failure is the resistance This leaves 5 percent, or about $46 mil- Opportunities Scholarship Act is on the §11.12E2 - Ordinance requires a mini- yard setback of 35 feet. Proposed is 33 of the Land Use Ordinance: (for many reasons) to attempt to uti- lion in administrative costs to be divided fast track to pass the Legislature within mum lot width of 50 feet. Proposed is 31.9 feet. Ordinance allows a maximum con- For proposed Lot 10.0201 up among the three non-profit scholar- the month and to become effective on feet. tinuous wall length of 25 feet. Proposed is lize one’s ability and/or potential in §11.12A - Ordinance allows single-fam- ship organizations selected by three mem- April 1, 2011. It needs to be derailed! §11.12E3 - Ordinance requires a mini- 51.3 feet. order to live a more fulfilling, mean- ily detached homes. Proposed are single- mum lot frontage of 50 feet. Proposed is bers of a new organization, the Opportu- family attached homes. Andrew & Sherry Hines, 28 Stoneleigh ingful life. Ellen Steinberg 31.9 feet. nity Scholarship Board – one political §11.12E1 - Ordinance requires a mini- Park is seeking approval to expand the Millburn For proposed lot 10.0102 mum lot area of 6,000 square feet. Pro- existing master bedroom on the residence PUBLIC NOTICE §11.12A - Ordinance allows single-fam- posed is 3,987.50 square feet. to include a bath and a closet. To do so, the ily detached homes. Proposed are single- §11.12E2 - Ordinance requires a mini- applicants will encroach upon the required TOWN OF WESTFIELD family attached homes. mum lot area at 120 feet of 6,000 square front yard set back by approximately 5 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE §11.12E1 - Ordinance requires a mini- Yoga for Teens With Disabilities Offered feet. Proposed is 3,828 square feet. feet, upon the side yard setback by ap- Take Notice that The Office of Westfield, mum lot area of 6,000 square feet. Pro- §11.12E6 - Ordinance requires a mini- proximately 3.5 feet and upon the garage LLC trading as “The Office” and/or “The MOUNTAINSIDE - Teenagers liv- clear the mind. Classes will be held posed is 3,850 square feet. mum side yard set back of 10 feet. Pro- requirement. Applicant is seeking vari- Office – Beer Bar and Grill” has applied to ing with disabilities willhave the op- Thursdays, February 17, and 24, and §11.12E2 - Ordinance requires a mini- posed is 1.56 feet and 0 feet. ance relief from the following sections of the Town Clerk of the Town of Westfield mum lot area at 120 feet of 6,000 square portunity to learn yoga techniques at a March 3, 10, 17 and 24, from 5 to 6 p.m. §11.12E2 - Ordinance requires a mini- the Land Use Ordinance: §11.05E5 and for a person-to-person transfer of Plenary feet. Proposed is 3,672 square feet. new series of weekly classes being The fee for the six-week series is mum lot width of 50 feet. Proposed is 31.9 §12.03D requires a front yard set back of Retail Consumption Liquor License #2020- §11.12E6 - Ordinance requires a mini- offered at Trailside Nature and Sci- $12 and pre-registration is required. feet. 55.5 feet; the present set back is 60.16 33-009-007 issued heretofore to the Debtor mum side yard set back of 10 feet. Pro- §11.12E3 - Ordinance requires a mini- feet; the proposed set back will be 60 feet. in Possession, The Office at Westfield, ence Center in Mountainside. Spon- Yoga mats will be provided. Partici- posed is 0 feet. mum lot frontage of 50 feet. Proposed is §11.05E6 requires a side yard set back of Inc., for the premises situated at 411 North sored by the Union County Board of pants are asked not to eat for two hours §11.12E2 - Ordinance requires a mini- 31.9 feet. 15 feet; the present side yard set backs Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey mum lot width of 50 feet. Proposed is 30.6 Chosen Freeholders. The six-week se- before the program. Register either at For proposed lot 10.0202 are 2.6 feet and 12.59 feet. The proposed 07090. feet. ries will begin on Thursday, February Trailside Nature and Science Center, §11.12A - Ordinance allows single-fam- set back will be 2.6 feet and 11.55 feet. Those person(s) who will hold an inter- §11.12E3 - Ordinance requires a mini- ily detached homes. Proposed are single- §11.5E14 requires a two-car garage on est in this license are co-Managing Mem- 17, at 5 p.m. 452 New Providence Road at Coles mum lot frontage of 50 feet. Proposed is family attached homes. the property. There presently exists a one- bers of The Office of Westfield, LLC, Anto- “The yoga classes for teens provide Avenue, Mountainside, every day from 30.6 feet. §11.12E1 - Ordinance requires a mini- car garage. There will only be a one-car nio Scotto having an address of 155 Hill- a variety of physical benefits, includ- noon to 5 p.m.; or at the Union County mum lot area of 6,000 square feet. Pro- Anthony & Kerri Pappalardo, 26 garage following the proposed develop- top Road, Mendham, New Jersey 07945 ment of the property. ing deep relaxation,” said Freeholder Administration Building, Department posed is 3,825 square feet. Gallowae is seeking approval to construct and Biagio Scotto, having an address of Daniel Sullivan, liaison to the Parks of Parks and Community Renewal, §11.12E2 - Ordinance requires a mini- a first floor addition and to add a second Variances, waivers or exceptions from 11 Spencer Drive, Morristown, New Jer- mum lot area at 120 feet of 6,000 square story to the house contrary to Sections certain site plan details or relief from re- sey 07960. and Recreation Advisory Board. 2nd floor, Elizabethtown Plaza at feet. Proposed is 3,672 square feet. 11.07E7, 12.03D, 12.04F1 and 12.04E of quirements may be sought as appropri- Objections, if any, should be made im- “We’re happy to continue this pro- Rahway Avenue in Elizabeth, from §11.12E6 - Ordinance requires a mini- the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- ate. mediately in writing to: Claire Gray, Town gram along with the many other fine 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. mum side yard set back of 10 feet. Pro- quires a minimum rear yard setback of 35 Plans and application are on file in the Clerk, Westfield Municipal Building, 425 classes and activities that the County For additional information about posed is 0 feet. feet. Proposed is +10.4 feet and +10.5 office of the Town Engineer, 959 North East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey §11.12E2 - Ordinance requires a mini- feet. Ordinance requires a front yard set- Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and 07090. of Union offers for people with dis- this program or other Union County- mum lot width of 50 feet. Proposed is back of 35.66 feet (EFYD). Proposed is may be seen Monday through Friday from Submitted by, abilities.” sponsored programs for people with 30.60 feet. +21 feet (measured to the balconies). Or- 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Office of Westfield, LLC Teens ages 13-18-years old can learn disabilities, please call Margaret §11.12E3 - Ordinance requires a mini- dinance allows a maximum building cov- Kathleen A. Nemeth 25 Washington Street techniques for body strengthening and Heisey at (908) 527-4806. mum lot frontage of 50 feet. Proposed is erage of 20% (1,438 square feet). Pro- Secretary, Board of Adjustment Morristown, New Jersey 07960 flexibility during the six-week series. Trailside Nature and Science Cen- 30.60 feet. posed is 22.7% (1,629 sqare feet). Ordi- 1 T - 2/3/11, The Leader Fee: $148.92 2 T - 1/27/11 & 2/3/11, The Leader Fee: $55.08 Breath work will be taught as a tool to ter is a service of the Union County PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE help calm the nervous system and Board of Chosen Freeholders. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS no logo. Proposed: 8 signs above 2 square PLANNING BOARD feet, with 33.24 square feet total, and SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY municate with the Lawyer Referral Service PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE some signs with logos CHANCERY DIVISION of the County of Venue and that if you PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Plan- Section 23-3.12(d)2-Other provisions UNION COUNTY cannot afford an attorney, you may com- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ning Board of the Township of Scotch Section 23-7.5(f)-Directional Signs: required: Required: 10 feet landscape DOCKET NO. F-57974-10 municate with the Legal Services Office of PLANNING BOARD Max. Allowed: 2 square feet per side with Plains will hold a Public Hearing on Febru- buffer to the adjacent residence zone. FILE NO. 12555-10 the County of Venue. The telephone num- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Plan- no logo. Proposed: 8 signs above 2 square ary 14, 2011 at 7:30 pm. in the Municipal Proposed: 10 feet buffer. The Board is to ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- ning Board of the Township of Scotch feet, with 33.24 square feet total, and Building, Council Chambers, 430 Park determine the adequacy. NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal Plains will hold a Public Hearing on Febru- some signs with logos Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, to The Applicant requests design excep- (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Services Office 908-354-4340. ary 14, 2011 at 7:30 pm. in the Municipal Section 23-3.12(d)2-Other provisions hear the Preliminary and Final Major Site tions or waivers, as deemed necessary, STEVEN CHARLES GYORFY, THE ACTION has been instituted for the Building, Council Chambers, 430 Park required: Required: 10 feet landscape Plan application for McDonald’s Corpora- for (1) number of street trees less than HIS HEIRS, DEVISEES AND purpose of foreclosing the following tax Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, to buffer to the adjacent residence zone. tion and McDonald’s Real Estate Com- required; (2) lighting where the average PERSONAL REPRESENTA- sale certificate: hear the Preliminary and Final Major Site Proposed: 10 feet buffer. The Board is to pany (“Applicant”) for 1967 Route 22, Block footcandles is greater than permitted, the TIVES AND HIS, HER, THEIR 1. A certain tax certificate no. 2008- Plan application for McDonald’s Corpora- determine the adequacy. 1901, Lots 1, 2 & 3, which propose to minimum uniformity ratio is greater than OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- 0233, sold on 06/27/2008, dated 07/06/ tion and McDonald’s Real Estate Com- The Applicant requests design excep- demolish the existing building and con- permitted, sky glow effects lighting is used SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND 2008, and was recorded on 07/22/2008 in pany (“Applicant”) for 1967 Route 22, Block tions or waivers, as deemed necessary, struct a new state-of-the-art McDonald’s where prohibited, and lighting is proposed INTEREST; ELLA GYORFY, Book 12537 at Page 467, made by SALLY 1901, Lots 1, 2 & 3, which propose to for (1) number of street trees less than restaurant and drive-through facility. The to spill into a channeled brook within a HIS WIFE, HER HEIRS, DEVI- ANN DI RINI, Collector of Taxes of demolish the existing building and con- required; (2) lighting where the average following variances, waivers, or excep- residential area where not permitted; and SEES AND PERSONAL REP- RAHWAY, and State of New Jersey to struct a new state-of-the-art McDonald’s footcandles is greater than permitted, the tions are being requested: (3) concrete curbing provided in limited RESENTATIVES AND HIS, EDISON TAX SERVICES, LLC and sub- restaurant and drive-through facility. The minimum uniformity ratio is greater than Section 23-2.3(L)3-Off Street Parking: areas where block curbs are required. HER, THEIR OR ANY OF sequently assigned to plaintiff, EDISON following variances, waivers, or excep- permitted, sky glow effects lighting is used Allowed: No off-street parking allowed in The Applicant is also requesting any THEIR SUCCESSORS IN TAX SERVICES, LLC. This covers real tions are being requested: where prohibited, and lighting is proposed front yards. Proposed: 22 spaces pro- and all variances depicted on the filed RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- estate located in RAHWAY, County of Section 23-2.3(L)3-Off Street Parking: to spill into a channeled brook within a posed in front yards plans (as same may be amended without EST; UNION, and State of New Jersey, known Allowed: No off-street parking allowed in residential area where not permitted; and Section 23-3.12(D)(1)-Loading in the further notice) or deemed to be necessary as LOT 16 BLOCK 309 as shown on the front yards. Proposed: 22 spaces pro- (3) concrete curbing provided in limited Front Yard: Allowed: Loading Area Re- at the time of the hearing, including any YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND Tax Assessment Map and Tax Map dupli- posed in front yards areas where block curbs are required. quired. Proposed: No Designated Load- other waivers, exceptions, interpretations REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO cate of RAHWAY and concerns premises Section 23-3.12(D)(1)-Loading in the The Applicant is also requesting any ing Area and other relief necessary to allow the & FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attorneys, commonly known as 127 E EMERSON Front Yard: Allowed: Loading Area Re- and all variances depicted on the filed Section 23-7.8-Signs-Façade: Max. Al- Applicant’s proposed use of the property. whose address is 290 ROUTE 46 WEST, AVENUE, RAHWAY, New Jersey. quired. Proposed: No Designated Load- plans (as same may be amended without lowed: 1 sign on the primary façade and 1 When the case is called, interested par- DENVILLE NEW JERSEY 07054, an An- YOU, STEVEN CHARLES GYORFY, ing Area further notice) or deemed to be necessary sign on the secondary façade. Proposed: ties may appear at the hearing or any swer to the Complaint filed in a Civil Ac- HIS HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL Section 23-7.8-Signs-Façade: Max. Al- at the time of the hearing, including any 9 fascia signs adjournment thereof either in person or by tion, in which EDISON TAX SERVICES, REPRESENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, lowed: 1 sign on the primary façade and 1 other waivers, exceptions, interpretations Section 23-7.6-Free-standing Signs: attorney and present evidence and offer LLC is the plaintiff and STEVEN CHARLES THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- sign on the secondary façade. Proposed: and other relief necessary to allow the Max. Allowed: 32 square feet per side, 15 statements or documentation that may be GYORFY, HIS HEIRS, ET ALS; are de- SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST 9 fascia signs Applicant’s proposed use of the property. feet in height, maximum letter height 12 relevant to the Application. The hearing fendants, pending in the Superior Court of and ELLA GYORFY, HIS WIFE, HER Section 23-7.6-Free-standing Signs: When the case is called, interested par- inches, minimum letter height 8 inches. may be continued without further notice on New Jersey, Chancery Division, UNION HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL Max. Allowed: 32 square feet per side, 15 ties may appear at the hearing or any Proposed: 182.55 square feet per side, such additional or other dates as the Board County and bearing Docket No. F-57974- REPRESENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, feet in height, maximum letter height 12 adjournment thereof either in person or by 22.25 feet high, with letters greater than 12 may determine. The file pertaining to this 10 within thirty-five (35) days after Febru- THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- inches, minimum letter height 8 inches. attorney and present evidence and offer inches and less than 8 inches. application is in the Office of the Planning ary 3, 2011 exclusive of such date. If you SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST, Proposed: 182.55 square feet per side, statements or documentation that may be Section 23-7.9-Ground Sign Menu Board, 2nd Floor, Municipal Building , 430 fail to answer or appear in accordance are made party defendants to the above 22.25 feet high, with letters greater than 12 relevant to the Application. The hearing Board: Max. Allowed: 18 square feet per Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may foreclosure action because you are the inches and less than 8 inches. may be continued without further notice on side, 6 feet in height. Proposed: 97.51 and available for public inspection during be rendered against you for relief de- owners of a property which is the subject Section 23-7.9-Ground Sign Menu such additional or other dates as the Board square feet (2 signs at 43.66 square feet office hours. manded in the Complaint. You shall file of the above entitled action. Board: Max. Allowed: 18 square feet per may determine. The file pertaining to this each, 1 sign at 10.19 square feet), 1 sign MCDONALD’S CORPORATION your Answer and Proof of Service in dupli- DATED: January 27, 2011 side, 6 feet in height. Proposed: 97.51 application is in the Office of the Planning at 6 feet 7 inches high. MCDONALD’S REAL ESTATE COMPANY cate with the Clerk of the Superior Court of Jennifer M. Perez, Clerk square feet (2 signs at 43.66 square feet Board, 2nd Floor, Municipal Building , 430 Section 23-7.5(a)-Total Sign Area: BY: Douglas J. Janacek, Esq. New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - of the Superior Court of New Jersey each, 1 sign at 10.19 square feet), 1 sign Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, Max. Allowed: 20% of front façade (402.16 Gibbons, P.C. CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. at 6 feet 7 inches high. and available for public inspection during square feet). Proposed: 603.35 square One Gateway Center accordance with the Rules of Civil Prac- Denville Law Center Section 23-7.5(a)-Total Sign Area: office hours. feet. Newark, New Jersey 07102 tice and Procedure. 290 Route 46 West Max. Allowed: 20% of front façade (402.16 Barbara Horev Section 23-7.5(f)-Directional Signs: (973) 596-4500 You are further advised that if you are Denville, New Jersey 07834 square feet). Proposed: 603.35 square Secretary to the Planning Board Max. Allowed: 2 square feet per side with 1 T - 2/3/11, The Times Fee: $81.09 unable to obtain an attorney you may com- 1 T - 2/3/11, The Leader Fee: $80.50 feet. 1 T - 2/3/11, The Times Fee: $77.01 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 3, 2011 Page 15 MOVING SALE: GOOD STUFF! 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David F. and Arlene L. Bertrand to Dave Samsky at (908) 693-0158 Richard and Christine Bertoni, 642 Email: [email protected] be able to meet deadlines, Brian and Laura Gorelick to Brett know how to write a lead, and Kahn, 606 Benson Place, $416,000. Tremont Avenue, $1,070,000. New Law Designed to Boost Jeffrey and Ami Levy to Joshua NEIDE HOUSE CLEANING take an active interest in their John J. Debole and Melissa A. If you need someone to clean beats in order to develop news Sterba to Sean and Leah Fenton, 906 and Melanie Ritter, 914 Coolidge Street, $668,260. your house, leave it to us. You stories. Please email N.J.’s Horse-Race Industry Coolidge Street, $585,000. have better things to do. We’re a resume and clips to: Robert and Caryn Mignemi to Donald C. and Roxanne Graham to TRENTON – Legislation Assem- ger on that same outcome not occur- Jamie Darcy, 746 Central Avenue, reliable couple with excellent [email protected] Charles W. and Jamie L. Parks, III, references. (862) 307-3481 bly Democrats Connie Wagner, Craig ring. 411 Everson Place, $525,000. $277,000. J. Coughlin, John Burzichelli, Annette Those identically opposing wagers Kenneth W. and Dara H. Barbour Quijano and John McKeon sponsored are matched when a bettor lays a to Peter and Lauren Politi, 724 to boost New Jersey’s horse-racing selected outcome at the same price at Tamaques Way, $575,000. Goods & Services You Need industry have been signed into law. which another bettor backs that same David J. and Meredith M. Donnelly Single Size: 10 Weeks $275 • Double Size: 10 Weeks $425 The law authorizes exchange wager- outcome, with the total amount sub- to Kevin R. and Laura J. Morris, 128 ing and single pari-mutuel pools. ject to the lay being wholly commen- Ayliffe Avenue, $475,000. The exchange wagering law (A- surate to the total amount subject to Patricia S. Bender to Kenneth RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL OLIVER A 2926) is designed to boost interest in the back. Benedetto, Jr., 1519 Boulevard, horse wagering. Under the law, once the outcome of $320,000. Recessed Lighting PAVING “Expanding wagering options can the race is determined, funds will be Service Upgrades only help boost our horse-racing in- transferred from the exchange wager- 01/10/11 dustry and tracks and ensure New ing account of the bettor who lost the Marcus and Barbara S. Valentiner Phones & Cable Lines Jersey stays a step ahead of the rest of wager to that of the bettor who won the to David B. and Alyson R. Twilley, the nation when it comes to innova- wager, and applicable transaction or Jr., 56 Barchester Way, $655,000. Additions and Renovations tive approaches,” said Asw. Wagner other fees will be levied by the ex- Hudson City Savings Bank to Member of BBB Builders & Contractors Welcome (D-Bergen). “This is a step forward change wagering licensee for use and David and Lauren Roth, 814 High- for New Jersey horse racing.” distribution as provided by the land Avenue, $747,000. 20 Years in Business NJ Lic # 10421 “This will ensure this new option commission’s rules and regulations. Ronald and Jill Naughton to 908.654.0287 • SERVICE CALLS

Howarth Paving for horse-wagering in our state is The law authorizes the New Jersey Michael A. Du Haime and Dore J. 908-753-7281 properly regulated and safeguarded,” Racing Commission to issue a license Carroll, 515 Parkview Avenue, said Asm. Coughlin (D-Middlesex). to the New Jersey Sports and Exposi- $825,000. Wish you had more time for JK’s Painting & “It’s an exciting new option that will tion Authority to establish an exchange In-Town Condominium Construc- the people & things you love? tion Co., LLC to Sonia Turnquist and keep New Jersey ahead of the pack.” wagering system. The issuance of the We hear you, and we can help. Wall Covering “This is just another way to help license is subject to the approval of the Willard Bergman, Jr. and John S. our horse-racing industry,” said Asm. New Jersey Attorney General. Hemmendinger and Anita J. Siegel, Shopping, errands, personal assistance, Interior Painting Burzichelli (D-Gloucester/ The other law (A-3200) permits 111 Prospect Street, $884,000. event planning, bookkeeping and more! Wallpaper Removal Cumberland/Salem).“This is simply racetrack permit holders to provide Wallpaper Installation another option and another way to for a single pari-mutuel pool for each (917) 882-1801 build interest in the races, which can running or harness horse race (A- Temple Sholom Posts www.buytime4u.com Plaster & Sheet Rock Repair only help the industry as we move 3200). Asw. Wagner and Asm. Pray and Play Event Visa & Mastercard Accepted Call Joe Klingebiel forward with a more modern racing McKeon are the sponsors. model for our state.” “We can never rest easy when it FANWOOD – Temple Sholom of 908-322-1956 “By becoming the first state in the comes to ensuring our horse-racing Fanwood/Scotch Plains invites fami- FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES country to allow exchange wagering, industry can succeed, but this is an lies with children ages 4 and under to New Jersey is once again at the forefront aggressive start toward modernizing a Shabbat Pray and Play event featur- ing music, maracas, puppets and para- “FOR ELM STREET of the gaming industry,” said Asw. it and positioning it to succeed,” said QUESTPERFECTION” Quijano (D-Union). “This will be a boon Asm. McKeon (D-Essex). “A strong chutes on Saturday, February 26. SERVICE CENTER for the horse-racing industry and the horse-racing industry will mean so The 30-minute interactive service, Home Improvements Complete Auto Repair local communities which support it.” much to New Jersey’s future.” led by Student Cantor Vicky Glikin, will begin at 10 a.m. and will be Kitchens • Baths BLACK TOP Foreign & Domestic Exchange wagering is defined as a Countertops • Windows NJ State Inspection form of betting in which two or more followed by a free bagel brunch in the Author to Read for temple playroom. Older siblings are Fine Carpentry • Emission Repair Facility persons place directly opposing wa- Basements • Tile Work PAVING • Tune-ups & Batteries gers on the outcome of a horse race. welcome. Black History Month “This isn’t your ordinary children’s [email protected] DRIVEWAYS CONCRETE • A/C Service Exchange wagering allows a bet- • Tires & Brakes Auto CRANFORD – On Wednesday, service,” said Temple Sholom Direc- PARKING LOTS BRICK PAVERS Care tor to wager on a selected outcome • Road Service Center February 23, in observation of Black tor of Education Michelle Shapiro 908-654-1899 occurring, and another bettor to wa- 138 Elm St • Westfield History Month, Union County Col- Abraham, who came up with the idea NJ Lic. #13VH01315500 908-889-4422 PUBLIC NOTICE lege will present the Annual Douglass for an interactive Shabbat program Free Estimates • Insured FREE ESTIMATES 908-232-1937 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Lincoln Lecture. This year’s lecture when her own very active children PLANNING BOARD will be given by renowned author, were in pre-school. “It’s like where WESKCM Builders NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING James T. Patterson, who will present, Shabbat meets Gymboree. The kids “The Moynihan Report and Inner- are encouraged to jump up, dance, Factory Showroom of NJ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town- City Black Families – 1965 to Now.” Factory Showroom of NJ ship of Scotch Plains Planning Board sing and play along. Afterwards, ev- New Homes- Additions- Renovations Factory Showroom of NJ (“Planning Board”) will hold a special meet- The evening will begin at 7 p.m. eryone gets a chance to nosh and get to ing and public hearing on Monday, Febru- and will be held in the Roy Smith know one another over bagels.” Design-Build / In-house Architectural Services Custom Cabinetry for the ary 21, 2011, to conduct an investigation Theater on the college’s Cranford Temple Sholom is located in the to determine whether certain parcels of Kitchen-Bath-Home campus at 1033 Springfield Avenue. Fanwood Presbyterian Church, at the land in the municipality constitute areas in Commercial—Construction Management need of redevelopment under the Local Patterson is Ford Foundation corner of Martine and LaGrande Av- 305 South Avenue West Redevelopment and Housing Law, Emeritus Professor of History at enues in Fanwood. Its chapel is around Westfield N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq., (the “proposed Brown University and the recipient the corner off Marian Avenue. Attend- Contact Bill Lyons at 908-542-1500 Redevelopment Areas”). of the Bancroft Prize, considered the Office: (908) 232-3500 The Planning Board will make a recom- ees are asked to enter through the door [email protected] mendation whether all or any part of the Historian’s Pulitzer Prize, as well as on Marian marked Temple Sholom. Direct: (908) 787-7370 proposed Redevelopment Areas meets the author of numerous major books. For more information, call (908) 889- the criteria set forth at N.J.S.A. 40A:12A- For more information, visit 5 and should be designated as areas in 4900, e-mail [email protected] need of redevelopment. This recommen- www.ucc.edu. or visit sholomnj.org. dation will be sent to Township Council of PT the Township of Scotch Plains (“Township HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC Council”) which can approve, reject, or amend this proposal. In other words, Town- How This Newspaper Helps Advertisers … ship Council may adopt a resolution deter- HANDYMAN SERVICES mining that the proposed Redevelopment Areas, or any part thereof, are in need of REPAIR SPECIALIST redevelopment. Any interested parties may With a Strong Hand attend the hearing and appear therein. SHEETROCK TO PAINTING Interested parties may also file a written We’re newspaper people, with our ears to the ground and CALL PHIL SCALI statement with the Planning Board prior to strength in our hand. the hearing. The proposed Redevelop- 732-609-0786 ment Areas include the following parcels: For a long time it has been our job to meet the people of our LIC# 13VH06010100 Block 1104, Lot 16 area – in their homes, work, schools, churches and in their Block 1105, Lots 1.02 and 1.03 Block 1601, Lot 13 civic and social activities. It has been our job to understand Block 6401, Lot 1 their needs and desires; to report their joys and sorrows. Block 12701, Lot 1.01 30 Years Block 11301, Lots 1 and 3 Few know this area and its people better than us. Many As indicated above, the Planning Board Experience will make a recommendation to the Town- merchants look to this background of experience and ship Council whether such property or understanding for assistance in reaching their audience most properties should be designated for rede- effectively. It is an unusually strong hand to their velopment. If the Township Council later Handyman adopts a resolution that all or part of the merchandising efforts – as well as an effective source for area is in need of redevelopment, the information and advice. designation will operate as a finding of public purpose and authorizes the Town- Let us show you how the combination of this experience Mr. Reliable ship Council to acquire such property or and audited circulation facts can help you get maximum properties within the designated area by condemnation (i.e., against an owner’s results from your sales messages. (908) 462.4755 will) for just compensation. If the Township Council adopts a resolution designating all or part of the proposed Redevelopment Area as being in need of redevelopment, any property owner wishing to challenge the designation must file a complaint in the Superior Court within 45 days of the adop- “The Gutter Specialists” tion of that resolution. DECKS GUTTER CLEANING Copies of the maps and statement set- ting forth the basis for the investigation KITCHENS Gutter Services, Painting, relating to the Redevelopment Area are on BATHROOMS file at the Office of the Township Clerk, BASEMENTS and Power Washing, and Township Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey. These of course ADDITIONS Snow Removal Services documents may be viewed during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). The Westfield Leader John Killoran BY: Philip J. 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Please note that an ap- dation reminds all applicants seeking plicant need not be a graduate of the scholarship assistance that their ap- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. plications must be postmarked no The major criterion for high school later than Tuesday, February 15. and college students is that they re- A full description of the many and side in Scotch Plains or Fanwood. varied scholarships available can be Applications should be mailed to found in the foundation’s application Scotch Plains-Fanwood Scholarship booklet, which can be accessed on Foundation, P.O. Box 123, Fanwood, the school district’s home page online New Jersey 07023. at www.spfk12.org under “Announce- For more information, please call ments;” “2011 Local Scholarships Mary Ball Cappio at (908) 889-8155 Booklet.” or contact the Foundation at Application booklets are also avail- [email protected].

BIG BONED...Fossils large and small took the stage at Franklin School to BLOG BLOG BLOG…Former Westfield resident Meghan Hely, second from enhance the second graders’ study of dinosaurs. A member from Dinosaurs Rock, right, blogs about products that give back to the community. Ms. Hely is pictured who brings hands-on “museums” to schools, held several small group assemblies her with Westfield High School classmates, pictured, left to right, Andrew followed by an opportunity for each student to “dig” for tiny fossils to take home. Cambria, Brooke Dupre, and Bryan Gates. Pictured are Franklin second graders Matthew Gruters and Katie McHugh, who assisted in the piecing together of a huge dinosaur skeleton. Former WF Resident Gives Mount St. Mary’s Iacono to Back with Informative Blog By MAGGIE FRAM the cause, Ms. Hely clarified that the Attend ‘Picturing’ Seminar Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The times purpose of “giftsthatgive” at this junc- BOSTON, MA — Meghan (Meg) ture “is not a ‘watch-dog’ list.” WATCHUNG - Mrs. Alicia Iacono, Hely, a 1998 Westfield High School However, during her research for Chair of the Social Studies at Mount grad, an attorney in Boston and eldest products, she often posts multiple Saint Mary Academy in Watchung, daughter of New Jersey Superior items a day, Meg found some NFL has been accepted to the Connecting Court Judge Jim Hely and Mrs. Lois products that were said to support Picturing America and the Philadel- Hely of Westfield, grew up in a fam- breast cancer awareness. She used phia Museum of Art seminar spon- ily who emphasized public service her skills as an attorney and due dili- sored by the National Endowment and an awareness of helping those gence to dig deeper, reading articles for the Humanities. less fortunate. on the products and was alerted to be She will attend the program over Meg has captured that lifelong careful about endorsing these items. the course of several weekends from family passion in a blog she began “I want to make sure what I’m February through April. During that AND THE NOMINEES ARE…Three Union Catholic students have been nomi- running four months ago, when she posting goes to a good cause” Meg time, she will attend lectures, discus- nated to compete in the National Honor Society scholarship program. Pictured, launched “giftsthatgive” (http:// explained. sions, and gallery tours led by cura- left to right, are: Michael Chase and Alexandra Rojas of Union; and Brian giftsthatgive.wordpress.com/). Ms. Hely concluded the interview tors and invited scholars. Hartnett of Clark. Ms. Hely describes her blog as “a by discussing the tension companies The goal of the program is to en- cool, creative way to write about what face between giving back to the com- able educators to develop lessons for I’m interested in. I like shopping.” munity with the drive to succeed and the Picturing America series, the art Union Catholic Seniors “I wanted to research good prod- profit. “The world of charitable giv- collection granted to Mount Saint ucts, any product that gives a portion ing can be overwhelming” Meg con- Mary Academy by the National En- PICTURE PERFECT...Alicia Iacono, Nominated to Compete of its profits back to a cause or is cluded. dowment for the Humanities and dis- Chair of the Social Studies at Mount produced with an ethical cause,” Ms. Ms. Hely has never had to look far played throughout the Social Studies Saint Mary Academy in Watchung, SCOTCH PLAINS – Union Catho- Animal Rights and Endangered Spe- Hely told The Westfield Leader and to find products to post to her website. department since last school year. has been accepted to the Connecting lic High School is pleased to an- cies Club at Union Catholic. She also Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. She particularly wants to thank her Picturing America and the Philadel- “In the business world,” Meg ex- readers in Westfield who have sent Marsha Semmel, Deputy Director phia Museum of Art seminar. nounce that three students from the serves as a teaching assistant at Saint for Museums and Director for Stra- class of 2011 have been nominated to Mary’s Child Care Center and Gram- plained, “‘social responsibility’ is lots of ideas for her blog. tegic Partnerships, Institute of Mu- and lecturing on contextual details compete in the National Honor Soci- mar School in Elizabeth, as well as a very big. This is the type of law I’m seum and Library Services, sees Pic- of the artists’ life, the images could ety scholarship program. The Na- lector and altar server for St. Mary’s practicing. I work in a firm with non- Connecticut College turing America as “an ongoing con- be viewed as examples of immi- tional Honor Society is a program of Parish. profit clients, business law for non- versation between museums, librar- grants’ experience in America—in- the National Association of Second- Brian Hartnett is leader of the Peer profits.” Announces Dean’s List ies and educators on ‘21st century viting the viewers to see the New ary Principals (NASSP). Ministry Spiritual Life Committee, Ms. Hely’s favorite blog topic was NEW LONDON, CT -The follow- skills’ - the skills necessary for a World anew. The Union Catholic nominees are as well as a member of the Academic about FEED Project, a selection of ing local students have achieved person to survive and thrive in the “These vivid reproductions of Michael Chase and Alexandra Rojas Team, Forensics Team and REACH. bags ranging from toiletry kits for Dean’s Honors or Dean’s High Hon- new digital world. In our quickly great works of American art, are a of Union, and Brian Hartnett of Clark. Brian volunteers weekly at Children’s men to shopping bag totes, sold in ors for the 2010 fall semester at Con- evolving creative continuum, which wonderful way to help students make Michael Chase is co-founder of the Specialized Hospital, Clark Nursing stores ranging from Whole Foods to necticut College. strives to unleash individual imagi- connections across the curriculum. Animal Rights and Endangered Spe- Home and the Clark Public Library. Barneys. Kristen Caruana, class of 2013 and nation, one much-talked about skill In particular, visual learners will ben- cies Club at Union Catholic as well as The program awards $200,000 in The project was started in 2007 by a resident of Westfield, has been is visual literacy - which dovetails efit greatly from their use. I am ea- a member of the Key Club, Academic college scholarships. High School Lauren Bush, niece of former Presi- named to the Dean’s High Honors list. perfectly with the objectives of Pic- ger to learn more about the collec- Team, and Service Club. Michael also National Honor Society chapters from dent George W. Bush, and benefits Lilas Humen, class of 2014 and a turing America.” tion and how we can use it to enrich serves as an assistant patrol leader across the country nominate high the United National World Food Pro- resident of Cranford, has been named For example, rather than analyz- the students’ experience in the class- and instructor with Boy Scout Troop school seniors based on their leader- gram. to the Dean’s Honors list. ing the paintings’ formal qualities room,” Mrs. Iacono said. 68 Union. ship skills, participation in service When asked if there are any prod- Emily Perry, class of 2012 and a Alexandra Rojas is a member of organizations and clubs, achieve- ucts she’s come across that appear resident of Westfield, has been named the Executive Board for the Environ- ments in arts and sciences, employ- marketed for a good cause but in fact, to the Dean’s Honors list. Celebrate Children’s mental Club and is co-founder of the ment and academic record. donate very little of their profits to Dental Health Month Goddard School: Confidence Is Best Defense for Bullying FANWOOD - The Goddard School ing way, is supported by a growing body Westfield Pediatric located in Fanwood will host the Goddard of research from Play for Tomorrow, the Community Games on Saturday, Febru- consortium behind the respected “play- ary 5, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The event ful learning” movement. Dental Group is open to all local families and the focus The Goddard Community Games event will be on fun and enrichment. will give local families an opportunity to The day’s playful learning activities join together for a day of discovery and will also teach children about playing enrichment. Programs, such as sign lan- well with others and accepting each guage, yoga and nutrition and “Rock ‘n’ other’s differences. According to Tracy Tot” pre-dance and creative movement, Brace, owner of The Goddard School of selected from the Goddard School en- Timothy P. McCabe, D.M.D. Fanwood, the success and enjoyment richment curriculum, will bring the play- that preschool children experience ful learning concept to life for both par- Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry through playful learning can help de- ents and children. velop the self confidence they need to To learn more about bully prevention prevent them from becoming victims of in preschool and beyond and The Goddard bullies or developing into bullies them- School located in Fanwood parents are Philip P. Graye, Jr. D.D.S. selves. encouraged to drop in for a tour or call Playful learning has been at the heart Tracy Brace directly to arrange a per- of The Goddard School’s core curricu- sonal appointment at (908) 232-5250. lum from the beginning. This approach The Goddard School Julie Jong D.M.D. to learning, which helps introduce chil- is located at 324 South Avenue in Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry dren to new skills in a playful and engag- Fanwood.

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908-232-4407 198 NORTH AVE EAST (FRONT BASEMENT) [email protected] CRANFORD, NJ 07016 908-229-8018 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 3, 2011 Page 17 ‘The Indiana Wasp’ Offers ‘Array of Hope’ Inspires with Historical Insight into Boxing A Lineup of Music, Comedy By MARYLOU MORANO Mr. Clabby. By FRED T. ROSSI from Apex Ministries, who delighted Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Jimmy Clabby’s life was not all Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the younger audience members with WESTFIELD – According to championship glitz and glamour. WESTFIELD – To celebrate Na- various stage stunts and repartee. former Westfield resident and au- When he retired from boxing after an tional Catholic School Week, Holy Next up was Izzy James, a Jack thor, Jim Clabby, today only the most 18-year career, he could no longer Trinity Interparochial School in Johnson-sound-a-like who invigo- ardent boxing enthusiast would rec- maintain his sports-celebrity lifestyle. Westfield kicked things off on Sun- rated the crowd and looked as if he ognize the name of his father’s first Mr. Clabby gives brief mention to day evening with “Array of Hope,” a would be just as comfortable play- cousin, the early twentieth century the boxer’s later life as a referee, program that featured musical and ing his acoustic guitar on a beach as international boxing champion, boxing instructor and factory worker. inspirational performances that were on a stage before hundreds. Jimmy Clabby. Jimmy Clabby had earned an esti- received enthusiastically by every- In the lobby, funds were being Mr. Clabby’s intention was to fin- mated $500,000 in winnings in his one in attendance - kids, parents and raised for Camp Esopus, a New York ish a short biography of Jimmy life, yet died a penniless man at the grandparents. State-based camp for mentally and Clabby started by his late father, age of 44 in 1934, due to his addiction The standing-room-only crowd of physically challenged children. James E. Clabby and former Ring to alcohol and gambling. several hundred – parishioners and On her way out of the show, Magazine writer, Sam Cohen. “I have feelings of admiration for students at Holy Trinity Interparochial Mildred Lubas, a grandmother of 13 His effort has instead produced, [Jimmy Clabby’s] accomplishment School, as well as St. Helen’s Roman from Cranford, stated to The Westfield “The Indiana Wasp: The Jimmy in the world of boxing, but also disap- Catholic Church in Westfield and Our Leader and The Scotch Plains- Clabby Story,” an authoritative source pointment and sadness for the lifestyle Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Fanwood Times she thought the show not only of Jimmy Clabby’s life, but choices he made…he was not alone Church in Mountainside – sang along, was “great for the kids and great for SPRING IS IN THE AIR...The rendering above of Broad and Elm Streets in clapped to the music and cheered the whole family.” Given the smiles also about boxing itself, and its influ- in this respect; there were others who, Westfield is part of a set of 10 notecards offered by Linnea Rhodes, and is part of ence on society during the early part like him, spent recklessly, invested her exhibit, entitled “Places: Near and Far,” a collection of landscapes, cityscapes each of the four acts, which travel from the rest of Sunday evening’s of the twentieth century when the unwisely and burned the candle at and waterscapes. For more information about Mrs. Rhodes, or to see an online together and perform at similar func- crowd, Mrs. Lubas probably was not sport was not yet fully accepted in both ends,” said Mr. Clabby. portfolio of her work, visit linneawrhodes.com. tions around the country. alone in her sentiments. the United States. “[Life] for them after boxing, a The production was not low-tech: Alex Kelly, who was involved in Jimmy Clabby burst on to the box- life of financial despair and in some Two large video screens flanked the planning Sunday night’s event told ing scene in 1906 at the age of 16, at cases excessive consumption of al- Poetry Series Offers ‘Sweetheart stage and showed inspirational vid- The Westfield Leader and The Times a time when the violence and corrup- cohol, ruined family relationships and eos between the acts and then flashed that the event was planned simply as tion surrounding the sport created often led to an early demise,” he Night’ at the Carriage House the lyrics to the songs being played a way for people to come together the anti-boxing sentiment that ulti- continued. by each performer. and enjoy music - and after enduring mately resulted in the passing of the “The Indiana Wasp,” Mr. Clabby’s FANWOOD – The Carriage House At the rear of the gymnasium, a weeks and weeks of harsh winter anti-boxing Frawley Law in New York first book, is meticulously researched Poetry Series will begin the 2011 long table held video monitors, sound weather, the several hundred happy State. and well written. calendar with its annual “Sweetheart boards and other audio-visual equip- people who showed up were testa- Jimmy Clabby, the world-class As an added bonus, historical pho- Night” program in observance of ment, making the acoustics in the ment to that fact. welterweight and lightweight cham- tos of Jimmy Clabby, many nearly a Valentine’s Day. airy gym surprisingly clear and free “It was a great turnout from the pion, became known as the “Indiana century old, are included in the book. This year the event will feature of the echoes typical in such a setting. school and many youth groups in the Wasp” because he hailed from Mr. Clabby hopes that “The Indi- husband and wife poets Marie-Eliza- First up was The Costa Crew, a area since we marketed it to local Hammond, Indiana. ana Wasp” will bring insight into beth and Taylor Mali. The free per- five-member family band featuring churches,” said Jacque Bourke, an- According to the author, uncover- what the “squared-circle” was like in formance will begin promptly at 8 two female singers and enjoyable other individual involved in the plan- ing information about Jimmy Jimmy Clabby’s time, and how bru- p.m. in the Patricia M. Kuran Cul- electric guitar riffs. Sacred Road, the ning. “The various acts really tar- Clabby’s life was not easy. tal and grueling the sport was. tural Arts Center, located on Watson main attraction, performed their geted different ages so that everyone “[It] turned out to be a nearly “I also hope the book sparks the Road off Martine Avenue, adjacent song, “I Need an Angel,” which has from young children to adults en- impossible feat since data was buried reader’s interest in the movers and to Fanwood Borough Hall. been a top hit on Christian-rock ra- joyed it. It was a great celebration to in the pages of old newspapers and shakers who influenced the boxing The Carriage House Poetry Series dio stations. In between the opening kick off Catholic Schools Week and magazines and in a few obscure world then,” he said. is in its 13th year at the Patricia M. and closing acts were a comedic/ a chance to welcome the community performance duo, Gene and Brad into our school.” books,” Mr. Clabby told The Westfield The author and his wife, Kathy, Kuran Cultural Arts Center, an his- Taylor and Marie-Elizabeth Mali Leader and The Times. have long-standing ties to the toric Gothic Revival structure that In October 2009, the author trav- Westfield community, having lived was once a 19th-century carriage the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Service eled to Australia, a more boxing- in the town from 1972-1994. house, hence the name of the series. League. tolerant country in the early 1900s, to They currently live in Washington The February 15 reading is free For more information, call (908) trace Jimmy Clabby’s boxing career Crossing, Pennsylvania. and open to the public. 889-7223. For online directions there. “The Internet and contacts in “The Indiana Wasp: The Jimmy An open mic segment will follow and more information, visit the Australia allowed me to complete Clabby Story” is available at all local the featured performance. This pro- website carriagehousepoetry the task in my father’s memory,” said and online book sellers. gram is funded in part by a grant from series.blogspot.com/. Musical Club of Westfield The Plainfield Symphony to Present To Perform February 9 ‘duCabaret,’ a NYC Style Caberet WESTFIELD – The February per- Sopranos Cynthia Brogan and PLAINFIELD – This year, The The open bar will begin at 7 p.m. formance of the Musical Club of Maureen Monroe, accompanied by Plainfield Symphony will present and the dinner show starts at 8 p.m. Westfield will be held on Wednesday, pianist Mary Beth McFall, will per- ‘duCaberet,’ a dinner-theatre style Included in the evening’s event will be February 9, at 1 p.m. at the First Bap- form works for two voices, including fund-raiser at the duCret School of Art a silent auction, a raffle and a duCret tist Church, located at 170 Elm Street the “Laudamus Te,” from Vivaldi’s in Plainfield on Saturday, February Faculty Art Show, featuring the works Gloria, several songs from Robert Photo courtesy of Jacque Bourke in Westfield. 12, at 7 p.m. of several published duCret artists. ROCKIN’ THE CROWD... Sacred Heart rocked the crowd at “Array of Hope,” Featured on the program will be Schumann’s Op. 79, “Pie Jesu,” from Award-winning cabaret performer The duCret School of Art is located a Chrisitan rock concert on Sunday, January 30, hosted by Holy Trinity music for flute and piano, two sopra- Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Requiem,” John DeMarco will be joined by Greg at 1030 Central Avenue, Plainfield. Interparochial School in Westfield. nos with piano accompaniment, and and the “Barcarolle,” from Myers, Jackie Fornatale, Kim Grogg, Tickets for the event are $75 per person. a solo piano. Offenbach’s “Tales of Hoffmann.” The Del Angels and duCret faculty To reserve seating, please call Flutist Jenny Cline and pianist Mary The chairman for the program is member Dean Field, who will per- (908) 561-5140 or email Beth McFall will perform the “Duo Merrilyn Crane.The performance is form on the Hailun piano. The Plainfield Symphony at for Flute and Piano,” by Aaron Copland. free and open to the public. The duCret School of Art invites [email protected]. February 4-19, 2011 Pianist Beverly Thomson Shea will Those wishing more information music and art lovers for an evening of perform two movements from Mozart about membership in the Musical Club classic tunes, great food and fun. Host- Fridays & Saturdays @ 8p piano sonatas in a 255th birthday sa- of Westfield as a performer or as an ing the event will be New York City Sunday 2/13 @ 2p lute to the composer, who was born associate member may call the mem- cabaret singer Jim Speake. January 27, 1756. bership chairman at (908) 232-2173. CDC COMMUNITY THEATRE On the program are the Allegro from www.cdctheatre.org Sonata in C Major; K. 545, and the Allegretto from Sonata in A Major; K. 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The cost is work on his cross-genre album called goleader.com/express Show: Aristocats Kids $65; supplies included. For more in- “Versatile.” The staff at Sirius Hits formation, visit watchungarts.org. WCP to Present Hedgehog & Feather Co. A View From the Bridge WESTFIELD – The Westfield Com- munity Players (WCP) production of To Present NUNSENSE Arthur Miller’s drama A View from the Bridge has been cast and currently is WESTFIELD – Hedgehog & bos” take over the school auditorium in rehearsal. It will be directed by Feather Theatre Company has an- to raise money, showcasing their hys- AMERICAN DREAMS Steve Lemenille, who last season di- nounced its upcoming production of terically hidden talents. Featuring star rected Dial ‘M’ for Murder, one of NUNSENSE, which is guaranteed to turns, tap-dancing nuns, an audience WCP’s largest attended shows. shake off the winter doldrums. quiz and comic surprises, this is one AMERICAN The cast of A View from the Bridge This warmhearted, hilarious musi- talent show that is truly heaven sent! includes: A.J. Liana, as Eddie cal, with words and music by Dan Performances will be February 4 at Dreams Carbone; Andrea Barra, as Beatrice; Goggin, features an 8 p.m. and February 5 at Katrina Hernandez, as Catherine; outstanding adult 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets Maury Herman, as lawyer Mr. Alfieri; company including ($15-$20) can be or- Lou Savarese, as Marco; Brian Remo, H & F’s co-artistic dered by director, Julie Fetter. e-mail at as Rodolpho; Ken Webb, as Louis; AUDITION DATES: Peter Curley, as Mike, the first Immi- With direction by Joe [email protected]. gration Officer; Gregg Mele, as the Penczak and music Reserved seating. second Immigration Officer; Jon direction by Sara Theater location – St. March 19, 20, 26 Robinson, as Tony; JoAnne Hedgepeth, the cast Paul’s Parish Hall (414 Call Now for Lemenille, as Mrs. Lipari, and Kevin also includes Wendy East Broad Street, an Appointment! Coulson, as “Submarine.” Connolly, Wanda Westfield.) Street park- (908) 731-1377 Performance dates are as follows: Simmons, Jenny ing available on St. Paul SPOTLIGHT THEATRE Grades 6-9 Saturday, March 5; Saturday, March Murphy and Terri Street or East Broad June 27-July 30 Mon - Fri 8:30-12:30 12; Saturday, March 19; Sunday, Cerritto. Street or in the church parking lot March 20; Friday, March 25, and Sun- Sister Julia, Child of God, the con- accessed via Euclid Avenue. For more Daily dance, voice and acting training. day, March 26. All show times are at 8 p.m. vent cook, has accidentally poisoned information, visit ALL PROGRAMS Show: Seussical For tickets or more information 52 of her fellow sisters at the Little hedgehogandfeather.org. This show HELD AT: about the show, visit Sisters of Hoboken nunnery. Heart- is best for ages 11 to 111. 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Fellowship Hall Theater’s Poignant Production Of A Streetcar Named Desire is Must See Theater By SUSAN M. DOUGHERTY Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Blanche DuBois (played brilliantly that her supervisor allowed her a ter for everyone. by Leslie Eve Price), an aging relic leave of absence from her job as a This production is one that every CHATHAM - Great themes are so of the proper “Old South,” goes to high school English teacher because Tennessee Williams’ fan must see. universal that they transcend time live with her sister Stella (Angel of her upset nerves. Truth be told, Ms. Duncan, lovely in face, figure and place. Tennessee Williams’ play, Duncan) and her husband, brutish she’s been fired for having an affair and demeanor, is perfect as Stella. At Stanley Kowalski (Matthew with a young student. The drama Fred T. Rossi for The Westfield Leader and The Times A Streetcar Named Desire, which first she appears mouse–like in her CHRISTIAN ROCK…The Costa Crew, a five-member Christian rock band, won him the Pulitzer Prize for Drama Monahan), a blue collar-worker. unfolds, like the delicate flower attitude towards her husband, but we entertained the several hundred attendees at the “Array of Hope” show on in 1948, deals with a different time From that moment, the tension be- Blanche would like us to believe her realize that her hidden, strong char- Sunday at Holy Trinity Interparochial School. The performances kicked-off and a different place, but speaks to tween Blanche and Stanley simmers. to be, to reveal petals that will wither acter allows certain behavior for her National Catholic Schools Week, which runs through Saturday, February 5. See story us in the here and now. Fellowship Blanche is a fading, but still-at- when brought into reality’s sunlight. self-preservation. page 17. Hall Theater’s first-rate production, tractive, seemingly fragile Southern Realistically, Blanche has re- Stanley, played by Mr. Monahan, set in the all-purpose room of the belle who tries to exude virtue and treated to a place in her mind where is paradoxically brutal in his vulner- Chatham United Methodist Church culture while masking her alcohol- rich fantasies blend seamlessly to ability as he howls his wife’s name on Main Street, takes the audience ism and delusions of grandeur. soften harsh reality. When she brings in the scene that Marlon Brando back to a hot summer in New Or- Her recent job loss, as well as the home a paper lantern one night to made famous. Because of careful leans’ French Quarter. loss of the family home, the stately cover an exposed light bulb in Stanley direction and finely–tuned acting The play, produced by Gil mansion of Belle Reve, has caused and Stella’s apartment, it is the per- skills, the scene is electrifying, not Rambach, is handled sensitively by her to move into her sister and fect metaphor for her life. “I can’t cliché. first-time director Brian Remo who brother-in-law’s cramped, two-room stand seeing a naked bulb,” she says, As Blanche’s suitor, Mitch, Mr. has elicited stellar performances apartment. but in reality means she hates the Byrne delivers just the right amount from all his cast members - from the The Bohemian ambiance of the harshness of the truth of life. of frustration, confusion and angst leads to the walk-ons. French Quarter is foreign to Blanche, Brother-in-law Stanley’s brutish- when he confronts Blanche with the The underlying culture clash in who calms her nerves with booze ness is the antithesis of everything report of her sordid past. this powerful play occurs when and hot baths. Blanche tells Stella Blanche embraces. Dominating his The play, however, belongs to wife, he is physically Leslie Eve Price as a heartbreak- and emotionally abu- ingly fragile Blanche. When Ms. sive and then imme- Price delivers the lines about diately, like a five- Blanche’s lost young love, we feel year-old who has said her despair. Ms. Price shares her a naughty word, is re- character’s story, in a soft soliloquy, pentant for his ac- lost in a reverie that sucks the audi- tions. Stella tolerates ence into a maelstrom caused by her

his abusive behavior delusion. Eric Nierstedt for The Westfield Leader and The Times since their basic at- Director Remo’s use of live musi- JAM SESSION...Milan and the Sour Goat recently performed for a packed house traction is animalis- cal interludes between some of the in at Court Tavern in New Brunswick. The band plays a crowd-pleasing mix of tic, sexual chemistry. scenes is a refreshing touch with rock and reggae. While Stella, who Shona Roebuck’s delightfully pure is pregnant with their voice and jazzy guitar accompani- first child, tiptoes ment by Rjay Barcelon. Even the Milan and the Sour Goat around the growing songs that were selected have lyrics antagonism between that echo development in a scene. Airs Out Court Tavern her sister and Stanley, Director Remo should be applauded it all comes to a head for his choices in casting, set design By ERIC NIERSTEDT the band was tapped to write the theme when Blanche starts and direction. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times for MavTv’s Body Shots, a show that to date Mitch, a war There is only one more weekend NEW BRUNSWICK - Most bands proclaims to “combine facts about buddy, work col- to see this compelling, sensuous show consider themselves lucky to be no- booze and babes.” league and poker pal that is sure to pull at the strings of ticed by a record label. But what about “That got us working with Miguel of Stanley’s. Stanley every heart. a band that builds a relationship with Habbetot, who used to work with Sub- uncovers the truth Final showtimes are Thursday, the label that housed their most signifi- lime and had ties with Skunk,” Milan about Blanche’s February 3, Friday, February 4, and cant musical influence? That was the singer-guitarist Lazistan III, told The position local rock-reggae group Milan Westfield Leader and The Scotch Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times sexual past, which Saturday, February 5, at 8 p.m. at the and the Sour Goat found themselves Plains-Fanwood Times. MUST SEE THEATER...In Tennessee Williams’ iconic play, A Streetcar Named Desire, Stella then puts her on a col- United Methodist Church, located at in; playing a show for California based Though not officially signed, the (Angel Duncan), Stanley (Matthew Monahan), Blanche (Leslie Eve Price) and her would-be lision course with 460 Main Street, Chatham. For ticket label Skunk Records (home of rock band, which consists of Lazistan, bass- suitor, Mitch (Nick Byrne), are pictured on the set designed and constructed by director Brian him that brings disas- information, please call Gil Rambach Remo. reggae legends Sublime). ist Dave Sloyan and drummer Edwin at (908)489-4911. The new relationship began when Estevez Jr., did manage to get to Cali- fornia to film a video (done by a friend in the area) and engage in a short South- ern California tour. They kept in contact with Skunk Records by working with Skunk artist Pauly Nugent (who resides in Brook- lyn). “They haven’t signed us but they said to us, ‘Let’s build,’” Lazistan said. O O O With that in mind, the January 22 2010-2011 CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES 31st SEASON MAPLEWOOD WESTFIELD show at Court Tavern in New Brunswick may have seemed more like a try-out for Milan. If so, they came out swing- ing, with a full house, two great local bands, and Pauly Nugent himself. The night began with a set by Gar-

den State Line, a band formed of equal


parts soul, rock, and reggae. They de- manded attention early with their soul-
ful ‘Goodbye to You,’ a guitar driven
song that screamed of early 70s soul
music. ‘Walk Away’ mixed in the reggae raps of MC Rich Taylor while ‘Veronica’ had singer- guitarist Tam Garcia keeping the band fully immersed in warm, rocking guitar tones. MOSTLY MUSIC will present the third concert of its 31st Season on A Band Named Fuse, a multi-racial SNOWSCAPE...‘Early Morning Snow’ by Linnea Rhodes is part of her exhibit seven-piece rap band, suffered from entitled “Places: Near and Far,” a collection of landscapes, cityscapes and faulty sound. Still, early highlights like waterscapes. For more information about Mrs. Rhodes, or to see an online “Love and War in the City’ brought to SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2011 portfolio of her work, visit www.linneawrhodes.com. mind hip hop legend Roots with fe- male backup singers. Rapper Soul Qloc Dance Stars Join Westfield spat his lines while walking through ANI KAVAFIAN and CARTER BREY the crowd, making every word seem personal and heartfelt, as the rest of the band switched from funky back beats and SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTS Symphony Performance to heavy guitar lines. WESTFIELD - The Westfield Sym- York Metropolitan Opera’s Charles Pauly Nugent came to the stage and ANNE-MARIE McDERMOTT, piano phony Orchestra (WSO) will present Reid and WSO principal Patrick introduced his new group Dead Rabbit Shall We Dance, a sensational dance Milando in a performance of Britten’s Outfit, composed of another rapper clarinet spectacular featuring Carolina Jaurena “Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings.” and a DJ. The group was firmly im- DAVID SHIFRIN, and her team of pro- Continuing the mersed in old school rap and Nugent fessional dancers on dance mood, rapped with amazing skill, even man- Saturday, February 5, Westfield Sym- aging to pull off dub-style vocals, de- — PROGRAM — at 8 p.m., at the Union phony will round spite his heavy Brooklyn accent and County Performing off the evening with attitude. He also kept the crowd chant- Arts Center in Stravinsky’s re- ing along, especially when the DJ mixed BEETHOVEN: Rahway. nowned “Firebird up the music. Choreographed by Suite,” from the Finally, as the crowd chanted their “Kakadu” Variations for Piano, Violin & Cello Carolina Jaurena in Travis and Russian ballet. name, Milan and the Sour Goat took collaboration with Jaimee Tuft Shall We Dance the stage. They blasted off with ‘Back WSO Maestro David has been made to the Roots’, with Sloyan doing his BRAHMS: Wroe, the spectacle of possible in part trademark wild stage moves, as the ballroom dance fuses through the gen- crowd sang along with ‘Roots-Rock- Sonata in F for Cello & Piano brilliantly with live or- erous support of Reggae with that East Coast Sound.’ chestra as the world- The NJ State Milan then played their catchiest song, class dancers, each Council on the the bouncy ‘Slave Trade,’ followed by MESSIAEN: with their own moods, Arts and The New ‘Baby Don’t.’ They also debuted a new Quartet Till the End of Time moves and rhythms, Jersey Cultural song, the pop rock “All Night’, which perform breathtaking Trust and with the was about drinking. duets and dazzling collaboration of After a quick cover of Cee-Lo’s hit group numbers. Teatro Si. ‘F*** You,’ Milan dove back into their MAPLEWOOD ~ MORROW CHURCH Ms. Jaurena’s part- Pictured, above right, are: Carolina Tickets range in catalog with the power punk of “PC ner, award-winning Jaurena and Carlos Donan; pictured price from $25 to Screen,” with Lazistan playing guitar below, are: Roberto Pagan and Rosa 600 Ridgewood Road at 2:30 p.m. dancer Carlos Doñán, Guiliana Paredes. $70 with a special with his teeth, and then into their clas- has performed as a offer of $10 for sic stage bit with all three members guest artist throughout Cuba, Spain students and may be purchased di- pounding away at drums. WESTFIELD ~ TEMPLE EMANU-EL and the US. rectly from the WSO office located at Eventually the band switched over Ms. Jaurena and Mr. Donan will be 224 E. Broad Street in Westfield or into ‘Rock Steady Vibrations’, and 756 East Broad Street at 7:30 p.m. joined by professional ballroom dance by calling the box office at (908) Sublime’s ‘Boss DJ’, before ending masters Roberto Pagan, Rosa Guiliana 232-9400. the night with ‘Mama Got Soul’ and Admission: $25, Seniors – $22, Students 10-21 – Free Paredes and Travis and Jaimee Tuft. Tickets are also available at The ‘Body Shots’, during which Nugent Together the dancers will take the Town Bookstore in Westfield pay- and every other singer of the night got audience on a whirlwind tour of the able in cash or check; Martin Jewel- on to jam with Milan. ballroom from the romance of the ers in Cranford and at Union County The last image of Milan playing to a Waltz, the passion of the Tango, the Performing Arts Center located at packed house surrounded by the admi- CALL US AT 973.762.0108 forbidden promise of the Beguine and 1601 Irving Street in Rahway. ration of excellent supporting bands Rumba to the infectious rhythms of the For further information call should send a serious message to Skunk www.mostlymusic.org Samba, Mambo and more. (908) 232-9400 or go to Records about adding some East Coast The concert will also present New www.westfieldsymphony.org. sound to their label.

Page BH-1 Thursday, February 3, 2011 GOLEADER.COM goleader.com BallyhooBallyhoo Note Pad online exclusive BallyhooBallyhoo New Jersey State Government Proposes Removing Legal Notices From Newspapers The Best of Both Worlds To: NJPA member legal newspapers Fr: George White, Executive Director of New Jersey Press Association Re: Status On Public Notice Bill A2082 Following up today’s prior email leaders – beginning next week.. The Retrospect, Collingswood will below, the Assembly’s Commerce and Frankly, it’s apparent now that there’s be testifying with NJPA Attorney Tom Economic Development Committee much more going on behind the Cafferty also standing by for legal voted the bill out of committee this scenes than their stated insistence counsel as needed. afternoon 4-1. Committee chair and that they feel obligated to move the I am attaching here a PDF of our co-sponsor of A2082 Asm. Albert bill out “even if there’s just a small updated package for the Assembly Coutinho (D29) expressed a willing- chance the towns can save money.” bill. It deletes the prior references to ness to meet with us immediately to More to follow regarding the appar- our “Amendatory Language” pro- address the issues we raised. ent involvement of key power bro- posed last summer to reduce gov’t We noted the committee seemed kers behind the scenes pushing the paid legals by 40 percent and in- well prepped to continually remind buttons needed to move the bill. crease private party legals by 40 per- us that the bill itself is “permissive in So please fasten your seat belts. cent. We understand that is no longer nature,” i.e. the bill doesn’t require The Public Notice Task Force Task “on the table” due to concerns over pulling notices from newspapers, it Force and NJPA Executive Commit- increasing “the cost of doing busi- only gives governments “the option.” tee will be formulating the game- ness in N.J.” Despite effective testimony from the plan quickly and your involvement We also understand much is hap- In Print and On The Net publishers noted in the email below will be needed. pening behind the scenes on this in- that this would be an absurd scenario Many thanks, volving the legislature’s power bro- [email protected] creating the opportunity for govern- George kers and the governor’s office. We (908) 232-4407 ments to threaten to pull notices, or New Jersey Press Association understand the bill will likely be voted The Westfield Leader for newspapers to curry favor to get George H. White R26; Executive out of committee this afternoon and them back, several continued the “it’s Director R26; 609-406-0600 ext. 30 our NJPA Task Force is already pre- permissive” mantra even as they voted • [email protected] paring for another round of publisher “yes.” Voting no was Asm. Domenick From: George White Sent: Thurs- contact with all legislators. A full DiCicco (R4) who indicated he was day, February 03, 2011 12:17 p.m. court press requiring all publishers planning to move the bill but was To: George White Subject: URGENT may be necessary depending on what Does Prosecutor Think Gang persuaded by our opposition testi- – re: Hearing today on Public Notice we learn today and tomorrow. mony and voted no instead. bill Importance: High Please review the attached thought- The Citizens Campaign, an active To: NJPA member legal newspa- fully. It is likely today’s Statehouse Numbers Are a Bunch of Ballyhoo? good government group, also ap- pers outcome will be well covered by the peared to testify in opposition and Fr: George White press. Union County Prosecutor Ted attended annual Feast of Mount Heights and the Police Department effectively reinforced to the commit- To the dismay of NJPA and the And I will keep you updated on the Romankow issued the following state- Carmel in the official response. These as well as my Office is aware of their tee the importance of 3rd party veri- Public Notice Task Force, the Public outcome today and all related next ment regarding the issue of gang gang members were affiliated with presence. New Providence, by com- fication — noting “it’s worth the price Notice bill resurfaced this week with steps. members in Union County: the Pagan and Hell’s Angels motor- parison, has one verified gang mem- paid for what it means to government the unexpected posting of Assembly Many thanks, “Late last month the New Jersey cycle groups. They do not live nor ber. Unfortunately this is not unique openness, transparency, and a clean version A2082 to the agenda of the George State Police released its survey on the work in Berkeley Heights. Even for our state where gang members process of legal public notification.” Assembly Commerce and Economic c: NJPA Executive Committee and number of criminal gang members in though the officer complied with the were reported in each of the 21 coun- We will be sending out a press Development Committee this after- NJPA Public Notice Task Force our state. While the numbers were technical definition of transient gang ties. My office and the police depart- release tomorrow, and all signs point noon at the Statehouse. New Jersey Press Association slightly increased since the last sur- member, the reality is there are only ments are keenly aware of these crimi- to the need for a full court press – by Rich Vezza, The Star-Ledger, George H. White • Executive Direc- vey in 2007, Union County remained three verified gang members in town. nal threats and committed to keep the the press – and for the press – on Stephen Borg, The Record/North Jer- tor • 609-406-0600 ext. 30 • largely the same. However for those There should be no tangible cause for residents of all Union County mu- assemblymen and women and other sey Media Group, Brett Ainsworth, [email protected]. who looked closely at the numbers, alarm regarding the motorcycle gang nicipalities safe through a combina- they likely saw a surprising detail mebers since they were in and out of tion of smart policing, intelligence from Berkeley Heights, in that the Berkeley Heights on the same gathering and plans of action. It is up Commentary police reported 32 gang members in evening. It should also be pointed out to all of us to make sure our towns are Newspapers barely break even at NJPA either on this matter. Thank legislative fiscal estimate on this bill, town. Residents were shocked to see that Mount Carmel provided appro- the places we want them to be. If you the rates currently paid to print le- you for considering my views. provided by the people who work for that number and I immediately asked priate security for the feast and see something, do not hesitate to con- gals. The rate was established by Horace Corbin, Publisher The you, they say there’s an indetermi- both the New Jersey State Police and worked closely with several law en- tact the police and speak up. Only by government regulation in 1986 and Westfield Leader and The SPF Times nate fiscal impact. They don’t know the Berkeley Heights Police Depart- forcement agencies to provide safety all of us working together will we be has not changed since. So, this is not www.goleader.com the savings and they don’t know the ment for an explanation. The State for everyone. To my knowledge there able to keep our towns, county and a subsidy to save the newspaper in- cost. So how does anyone know this Police requested the number of “tran- was never any threat or incidents that country safe from the threat of gangs. dustry as far as we are concerned. From NJ.com is going to save the government sient” gang members in Berkeley would cause alarm or reason not to I believe towns and governments February 3, 2011 money?” said Star-Ledger publisher Heights. The municipal officer who attend the feast in the future. The Theodore Romankow will incur greater costs with the pro- Richard Vezza. “The governor wants responded to the survey included tough reality is that there are three Prosecutor of Union County N.J. Assembly panel approves bill those motorcycle gang members who known gang members in Berkeley posed Internet plan as they are over- allowing legal notices to go online, this bill because he’s angry at the We Get loaded and inefficient. The major cost instead of in newspapers. newspapers. And the people in South involved is people, not printing. Are TRENTON – Local governments, Jersey, the Democratic faction, want Feedback we adding to the pension black hole state agencies, public universities and this bill,” Vezza said. To qualify, towns Custom Agents Feedback too? We put the legals online as well individuals would no longer have to would have to show they have free as in print for the same price. post legal notices in newspapers un- Internet access available. They would From Anonymous: The article Governments spend $tens of thou- der a bill that cleared an Assembly have to advertise the website in at Intercept Shipment states “the reality is there are only sands on their websites and many are panel this afternoon. The bill (A2802) least one local newspaper, along with three verified gang members in town.” still not right; plus it is often propa- was approved by the Assembly Com- a list of locations where residents PORT ELIZABETH - Customs the Steelers is uneffected. Leader So my question is why wouldn’t “veri- ganda. Just look now at how memos merce and Economic Development could use the Internet for free. The agents today intecepted an illegal sports editor agreed agreed. fied” gang members be arrested? and minutes are being posted by gov- Committee by a vote of 4-1. It would bill cites the decline in newspaper shipment of Cheese Hats at Port Publisher Horace Corbin Shouldn’t being a member of a vio- ernment – in a fashion that make allow towns to instead post the no- readership and an increase in homes Elizabeth, intended for their final claimed that the seizure may be an lent gang be some kind of crime?” them unsearchable; they have to go tices online. According to the New with Internet access. The Senate Bud- destination in Dallas this Sunday. infringement on free speech; out of their way to achieve this. Trans- Jersey Press Association, taxpayers get Committee advanced a parallel Authorities were tipped off through though he sees the incident as in no From Anonymous: The sale of the parency? Are their consultants inde- spend $8 million a year on the legally version of the bill in July. To become interstate police cooperation with way impacting Super Bowl Parties Shackomaxon Golf and country club pendent minded, or will they smooze required advertisements. One of the law, it will have to be approved by the agents in Pittsburgh. in the area on Sunday. Mr. Corbin was a front page story, but your search at every turn to keep their contract? Is bill’s prime sponsors, Assemblyman full Senate and Assembly and be A resident of Fanwood said al- further noted that all Cheese Hats could not identify it. I need help, but this where we are headed? Jon Bramnick (R-Union), said be- signed by the governor. though this was a dastardly attempt should be welcomed along with you really need some. We catch many errors in legals sent fore the hearing he understands the by Green Bay fans to distrupt the Terrible Towels, Jets and Giants Editor’s Note: We performed the to us before publishing. That safety revenue loss will hurt an already strug- Super Bowl, the coming victory by fans. search on our website as per the net will be lost. Feedback to Goleader anonymous request above. The re- gling newspaper industry. “It’s a dif- Maybe you should remind Asm. Other things that concerns me: ferent world. We can’t save newspa- Redistricting sults were: newspapers, TV, etc. check on gov- Bramnick what a “free press” means. 41 matches have been returned to pers by subsidizing newspapers,” he The Government in Egypt shut ernment and try to keep them in bal- said. A July analysis by the Office of From Anonymous: With the re- into the 20th. Fulfills the premise of your search on Shackomaxon. ance. Archiving is an essential func- down internet access to all “the lease of the census data and based unpacking Newark and reducing Then we spelled it correctly, not as Legislative Services said the bill people” this week in it’s country due tion not being considered. There is no would likely reduce costs for govern- on your redistricting editorial, why Union County from 4 to 3 districts. commented above, and the results better archive; effective and trusted, to political unrest and the Govern- not have a competition. Have That would bump Kenilworth (7.9K) were: ment agencies that have to publish ment in China removed the search at the moment than print. Send out notices, but could not determine a “geeks” enter their educated guesses out into the 21st. Leaving Elizabeth 899 matches have been returned to 10,000 copies of print then try to word “Egypt” from all the search on how the LD’s will look. Maybe (125K), Union Twp (56.6K) and your search on Shackamaxon. specific amount saved. The analysis engines in it’s country in fear that the change the archive. With computers said there could be added costs if the issue a certificate and have recep- Roselle (21.1K) as remainders and and the Internet, the archives can be unrest would spread there. tion at the office as a “prize”? the total would be 224.1K. Close to From Anonymous — I must be a agencies have to hire more workers Maybe we could get him to give us altered in an instant (and many cases or upgrade their computer systems to For the 20th LD (the only all Union the average of 220K (range 209- little snow cranky because some they are). a quote on how his bill would prevent County LD), I see Hillside (21.4K) 231K) and not upset the Democrat Westfield Leader items in the current meet the requirement. Witnesses from corrupt politicians from changing How many times do hard drives the newspaper industry questioned unpacked from Newark based 29th stronghold. issue prompt me to write. seem fail at the moment of subpoena? postings on websites they control. Did the Page 2 story on the Roselle whether the bill would really save Is the cost of legal advertising re- I don’t necessarily agree with the money. “When you look at your own mayor’s indictment leave the reader ally the issue? with the impression that Garrett Smith is a Republican? It did for this reader when “Roselle Republican Chairman Roger Stryeski” is the one urging people not to rush to judgment. How Use Boolean Logic come the indicted Mayor Smith, a Democrat, and Councilman-at-Large Jamel Holley, also a Democrat, are spared any party identification? My eyes started to bleed from Mr. Resnick’s ponderous letter decrying PNC Bank’s refusal to change his $20 bills for a smaller denomination. Had he received fifties from the ma- chine, I might sympathize with him. But twenties? If ever a letter begged to be heavily edited or put in the circular file, it is was the Resnick expose of that mean, old, skinflint bank. (BTW, PNC does suck). Martha Zervas’ missive about her snow ticket and her plan to send in $4 instead of the fine of $30 deserved an editor’s note to the effect that she’s going to have a warrant issued for The Best Minds Do failure to pay said fine. No doubt she’ll be apprehended in one of those infamous “motor vehicle stops” we’re [email protected] so fond of reading about in the Police (908) 232-4407 Blotter. Lastly, your Commentary should The Westfield Leader have identified the source respon- In Print and On the Net sible for the “bad journalism” in con- nection with the state report on gang activity. I can guess who you are referring to, but The Leader shouldn’t have people jumping to conclusions. Five gangs with a combined total of Ballyhoo@[email protected] 12 members in Westfield? Who would’ve thunk there really is a such a thing as a one-man gang? If I didn’t write, you would never know how much you are appreciated. 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PUBLIC NOTICE Weekday 9 - Learning Center (Youth) $10.00 $10.00 PUBLIC NOTICE Weekday AB Pitch & Putt (Regular) $7.00 $7.00 Ordinance 717-2011 Weekday AB Pitch & Putt (Player's Card) $7.00 $7.00 First Reading 1/27/2011 Ordinance: No. 716-2011 Weekday AB Pitch & Putt (Senior Player's Card) $6.00 $6.00 First Reading: 1/27/11 Weekday AB Pitch & Putt (Youth) $6.00 $6.00 Weekday Outing GH $79.00 $79.00 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE a Public Hearing will be held by the Union County Board NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposed ordinance was introduced and passed on first reading at Weekday Outing AB $75.00 $75.00 of Chosen Freeholders on Thursday, February 24, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. at the Union a meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union, State of New Jersey, held on the 27TH day of Weekday Advance Booking $65.00 County Administration Building, Freeholders’ Meeting Room, Administration Build- January, 2011, and that said ordinance will be taken up for further League - 18 Hole $45.00 consideration for final passage at the meeting of said Board of Chosen Freeholders to be held at its meeting room in League - 9 Hole $35.00 Public Safety Day (Monday GH - Wednesday AB) $40.00 ing, 6th Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey or at such other time as the County Administration Building, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on the 10th day of February, 2011, (for active military, police and firemen) may be scheduled by said Board of Chosen Freeholders, for the purpose of hearing at 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as said matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons who may be Senior Reciprocity (weekdays only) 20.00 $29.00 persons interested in, or who are affected by, the adoption of an Amendment to the interested there i will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the same. Solid Waste Management Plan of the Union County Solid Waste Management District. A copy of this ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public notices are customarily posted in Weekend 18 open-3:00 (Regular) $58.00 $60.00 the Administration Building, and a copy is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the members of Weekend 18 open-3:00 (Player's Card) $29.00 $31.00 The Union County Utilities Authority is located at 1499 Routes 1&9 North, Rahway, the general public of the County who shall request such copies, at the office of the Clerk of the Board in said County Weekend 18 open-3:00 (Senior Player's Card) $29.00 $31.00 NJ. The Plan Amendment that is the subject of the Hearing has been prepared in Administration Building. Weekend 18 open-3:00 (Youth after 11am) $16.00 $18.00 accordance with the Solid Waste Management Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1E-1 et seq.) For the Weekend Twilight 3:00-close (Regular) $43.00 $45.00 purpose of providing that: Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Weekend Twilight 3:00-close (Player's Card) $24.00 $26.00 Weekend Twilight 3:00-close (Senior Player's Card) $22.00 $24.00 Weekend Twilight 3:00-close (Youth) $16.00 $14.00

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE UNION COUNTY DISTRICT Weekend 9 5:00 PM-close (Regular) $25.00 1/27/2011 Weekend 9 5:00 PM-close (Player's Card) $20.00 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN Weekend 9 5:00 PM-close (Senior Player's Card) $20.00 * * * * * * * * * * * AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LAWS OF UNION COUNTY: Weekend 9 5:00 PM-close (Youth) $12.00 Weekend 9 - Learning Center (Regular) $15.00 $18.00 1) INCORPORATE EXTENSIONS OF AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE TERMS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AND POLICIES AND GENERAL Weekend 9 - Learning Center (Player's Card) $12.00 $15.00 AND PROVISIONS OF THE FACILITY LEASE AGREEMENT AND THE LEGISLATION: BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2, SECTION 26-8 Weekend 9 - Learning Center (Senior Player's Card) $12.00 $15.00 AMENDED AND RESTATED WASTE DISPOSAL AGREEMENT WITH ARTICLE V (RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS) AND Weekend 9 - Learning Center (Youth) $10.00 $10.00 Weekend AB Pitch & Putt (Regular) $8.00 $8.00 COVANTA UNION, INC. FOR THE OPERATION OF THE UNION COUNTY CHAPTER 2, SECTIN 107, ARTICLE IV (FEES FOR Weekend AB Pitch & Putt (Player's Card) $8.00 $8.00 RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY, 2) INCORPORATE EXTENSIONS OF RECREATION FACILITIES) Weekend AB Pitch & Putt (Senior Player's Card) $7.00 $7.00 Weekend AB Pitch & Putt (Youth) $7.00 $7.00 AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF TO THE Weekend Outing GH $79.00 $89.00 LOCAL WASTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE COUNTY OF UNION AND CER- Weekend Outing AB $75.00 $85.00 TAIN MUNICIPALITIES THEREIN AS PART OF THE UNION COUNTY SOLID Weekend Advance Booking $80.00 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union that the Cart Rate* - 18 (Regular) $16.00 $16.00 WASTE SYSTEM, AND 3) REAFFIRM IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCE- Cart Rate* - 18 (Player's Card) $16.00 $16.00 MENT OF REGULATORY WASTE FLOW CONTROL FOR PROCESSIBLE “Laws of Union County” are hereby amended as outlined in the attached Schedule A: Cart Rate* - 18 (Senior Player's Card) $12.00 $12.00 WASTE GENERATED IN UNION COUNTY Cart Rate* - 18 (Youth) $16.00 $16.00 Cart Rate* - 9 (Regular) $9.00 $9.00 CONTINUED… Cart Rate* - 9 (Player's Card) $9.00 $9.00 AS RECOMMENDED Cart Rate* - 9 (Senior Player's Card) $7.00 $7.00 BY THE UNION COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY Cart Rate* - 9 (Youth) $9.00 $9.00 (See attached) *New Jersey Sales Tax included in price

You may appear in person, or by agent, or by attorney, and present comments relative 2010 2011 PROPOSED to the Plan Amendment. A copy of the Plan Amendment is available for public Note: All text that is underlined is inserted/new language. Out –of-County Weekdays Weekends Weekends Weekends All text that is struck through is deleted language. Adults $54.00 $58.00 $54.00 $58.00 inspection at the offices of each Municipal Clerk in the County of Union, at the office Senior Citizens $32.00 $58.00 $32.00 $58.00 of the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of Union County, at the address stated Youth $30.00 $52.00 $30.00 $52.00 Edison (both courses with proof of residency) $28.00 $30.00 $28.00 $30.00 above, during regular business hours and at the Offices of the Union County Utilities SCHEDULE A Senior Citizen (out-of-county Reciprocity Program) $27.00 N/A $27.00 N/A Authority, 1499 Routes 1 & 9 North, Rahway, New Jersey during regular business Outing (reservation fee and cart included) $55.00* N/A $55.00* N/A Outing with shot gun start (reservation and cart fee inc) $70.00* N/A $70.00* N/A hours. PART I - Nicole L. DiRado, CMC, MPA, Clerk of the Board WINTER RATES (Green Fees Only) November 1 – March 31 December 1 -March 31 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders GOLF LESSONS Per half hour $45.00 $45.00 WHEREAS, pursuant to the Solid Waste Management Act, N.J.S.A 13:1E-1 et seq., Book (six ½ hours) $230.00 $230.00 the County of Union is designated as a Solid Waste Management District and by law Group (4-12 INDIVIDUALS)(4 SESSIONS TOTAL) ARTICLE V, Retiree Health Insurance Benefits Package Ages 6 – 8 $90.00 per person $90.00 per person did develop and prepare a District Solid Waste Management Plan (“County Plan”) that Ages 9 – 11 $125.00 per person $125.00 per person was adopted by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders on June 7, 1979, [Adopted 11-25-1986 as Res. No. 845-86; Amended 12-20-2007 by Ord. No. 664; amended 3-27-08 by Ord. No. Ages 12-14 $150.00 per person $150.00 per person 667] Women (2 hr class) $100.00 per person $100.00 per person pursuant to and in accordance with the Solid Waste Management Act, N.J.S.A. 13:1E- Create Your Own Class (1 hour) 1 et seq.; and § 26-8. Retiree subsidy. 3 to 4 students $50.00 per person $50.00 per person 5 to 7 students $40.00 per person $40.00 per person 8 to 12 students $30.00 per person $30.00 per person WHEREAS, the County Plan was approved, with modifications, by the Department B) Constitutional Officers, Department Directors and Division Heads Create Your Own Class of Environmental Protection ("NJDEP") on August 13, 1980, and has since been 5 to 7 students $55.00 per person $55.00 per person amended and modified from time to time; and b. If at the time of retirement a Constitutional Officer’s, Department Director’s or equivalent or Division Head’s or equivalent (hereafter employee) spouse is retired and 8 to 12 students $45.00 per person $45.00 per person WHEREAS, on December 11, 1986, the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- has, in effect, benefits coverage for herself/himself and employee, for life, the employee may opt to participate in the Voluntary Health Benefit Buyout Program and for a family ers designated the Union County Utilities Authority (“UCUA”) as the agency respon- Rental of Clubs $15.00 $15.00 sible for the implementation of the County Plan, as amended from time to time, and the plan receive a payment of $5,000.00 per annum, reduced to $2,500.00 per annum upon Lost or broken club (per club) $10.00 per club UCUA is empowered to plan, acquire, construct, maintain and operate facilities for the employee reaching Medicare eligibility; and for a single plan receive a payment of $10.00 per club $1,800.00 per annum which shall continue up to and beyond employee reaching Playing Lessons (9 hole, green fees additional) $90.00 $90.00 processing, disposal and/or recycling of solid waste generated in the County; and Medicare eligibility. Head PGA Golf Professional; 30 Minute Adult $60.00 WHEREAS, the UCUA has formulated a Plan Amendment, and recommends that C) Exclusionary Employees/ Non – Contractual Employees 45 Minute Adult $75.00 this Board set a public hearing for the purpose of taking public testimony on the 60 Minute Adult 110.00 a) There shall be provided a subsidy toward health benefits insurance premiums for all 60 Minute (2) Adults $145.00 proposed plan amendment, and review and enact said amendment that is now on file 30 Minute Junior $45.00 with the Clerk of this Board and available for public inspection and is made a part hereof retirees who are exclusionary / non –contractual employees and who have retired from and 60 Minute Junior $75.00 by reference; and after January 1, 1986 and before March 1, 2011 said subsidy to be consistent with the 60 Minute (2) Juniors $90.00 subsidy schedule for retirees as negotiated with Council No. 8 through the collective Assistant Golf Professional; WHEREAS, the subject amendment is summarized as follows: bargaining procedure. 30 Minute Adult $55.00 60 Minute Adult 100.00 b) Consistent with the State of New Jersey’s policy and criteria for health benefits for state 60 Minute (2) Adults $125.00 This Plan Amendment is prepared as a result of a determination by the UCUA to 30 Minute Junior $45.00 extend and modify the terms of the existing Amended and Restated Waste Disposal employees who have served twenty-five years in the State pension system, the County 60 Minute Junior $75.00 shall remove the existing cap on the retiree health benefit subsidy excluding Medicare 60 Minute (2) Juniors $90.00 Agreement and the Facility Lease Agreement governing the operation by Covanta Junior (10) 60 Minute Lesson Package $650.00 Union, Inc. of the UCUA’s 1,540 tons-per-day resource recovery facility (“UCRRF”) premiums, for all employees actively employed with the County of Union as of March 1, 2011 holding the status of exclusionary / non-contractual employee at the time of located in the City of Rahway, New Jersey. The proposed modifications are projected CAMPS/CLINICS: retirement who a) retire on a disability pension; b) retire on or after March 1, 2011 having Wall In Clinic – (open) Per Person – Maximum 24 people $20.00 to result in benefits in excess of $250 million from Covanta and the refinancing of reached the age of 55 years and have twenty-five (25) years or more of service with the Adult Beginner – (Four 60 minute classes) $100.00 existing debt that will be shared by all citizens of the County. Half Day Schools $95.00 County of Union or c) retire on or after March 1, 2011 having reached the age of 62 years Short Game School (3 hours) $95.00 or older with at least 15 years of service with the County of Union. Junior Development – one 2-hour session week – price per month $120.00 The purpose of this Plan Amendment is to incorporate the extensions of and Junior Intermediate – 8:30 – 2:00 pm – price per week $399.00 modifications to the terms and provisions of the Facility Lease Agreement and the c) If at the time of retirement, an exclusionary / non-contractual employee’s (hereafter Junior Advanced – 8:00 am -5:00 pm $650.00 employee) spouse has, in effect, benefits coverage for herself/himself and employee, the Beginner Clinic – four 60 minute clases $100.00 Amended and Restated Waste Disposal Agreement into the County Plan; incorporate One Day Academy $175.00 the extensions of and modifications to the Local Waste Agreements with the County employee may opt to participate in the Voluntary Health Benefit Buyout Program and for Junior half day school $75.00 of Union and certain municipalities into the County Plan as part of the County Solid a family plan receive a payment of $5,000.00 per annum, reduced to $2,500.00 per annum upon employee reaching Medicare eligibility; and for a single plan receive a payment of Waste System; and to reaffirm the implementation and enforcement of regulatory waste flow control for processible waste generated in the County. $1,800.00 per annum which shall continue up to and beyond employee reaching Medicare 2010 ADOPTED 2011 PROPOSED eligibility. AFTERNOON GREEN FEES: Weekdays Weekends Weekends Weekends Afternoon Start Times will be after 1:00 pm during season (April 1 – November 30) WHEREAS, pursuant to the Solid Waste Management Act, the County's Solid d) There shall be provided a subsidy toward health benefits insurance premiums for all County $23.00 $24.00 $23.00 $24.00 Waste Advisory Committee (“SWAC”) must be consulted with respect to amendment exclusionary / non-contractual employees hired after March 1, 2011, said subsidy to be Season – Player’s Card $17.00 $22.00 Senior Citizen $13.00 $22.00 $13.00 $22.00 to the County Plan; and consistent with the subsidy schedule for retirees as negotiated with Council No. 8 through Youth $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 the collective bargaining procedure. Reciprocity (weekdays only) $20.00 N/A $20.00 N/A WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 76-2011, duly adopted January 19, 2011, the UCUA Out-of-County $41.00 $43.00 $41.00 $43.00 Out-of-County Senior $24.00 $38.00 $24.00 $38.00 approved the Plan Amendment and recommended that the Plan Amendment be approved by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County, after public hearing in 2010 2011 PROPOSED accordance with the Solid Waste Management Act; and MISCELLANEOUS: WHEREAS, this Board authorized an amendment to the County’s Proposed Park Fees Golf Camp (16 hours per camper) $150.00 $150.00 and Charges for the Year 2010 under Ordinance No. 701-2010 adopted on January 21, 2010: Hand Pull Cart* $4.00 $4.00 WHEREAS, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the Solid Waste Locker rental* (season) $20.00 $20.00 Management Act, the Plan Amendment was presented to SWAC. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union that the Golf cars * - 9 holes – fee per rider (riding fee) $18.00 $9.00 schedule of fees as adopted on January 21, 2010 is hereby amended to reflect the changes and/or Golf cars* - 18 holes – fee per rider (riding fee) $32.00 $16.00 insertions as outlined below: Senior golf cars* – 9 holes-fee per rider (riding fee) $14.00 $7.00 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of Senior golf cars* – 18 holes-fee per rider (riding fee) $24.00 $12.00 High School practice $6.00 $6.00 the County of Union, that: High School match $29.00 $29.00 GOLF 2010 2011 PROPOSED College match $52.00 $52.00 1.The aforesaid recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth at length. GHIN Handicap $40.00 $40.00 Golf Season – April 1 to November 30 Range Token $5.00 $5.00 ID CARDS Birdie Key $100.00 $100.00 2.The Plan Amendment, as prepared and recommended by the Union County #1 County $40.00 $40.00 Par Key $250.00 $250.00 #3 Senior Citizen $35.00 $35.00 Eagle Key $500.00 $500.00 Utilities Authority, is hereby adopted as an Amendment to the Union County District #5 Edison Township Residents applicable at all golf Card Replacement $5.00 $5.00 Solid Waste Management Plan. Courses in county rates $40.00 $40.00 GHIN Handicap $40.00 $40.00 #6 Out of County $75.00 $75.00 Fitting Fee – set $250.00 #2 Season – Player’s Card – in-County $195.00 Fitting Fee - single club $50.00 3.Any provision of the County Plan that is inconsistent with the Plan Amendment #7 Season – Player’s Card - out of County $250.00 MATT Room Lesson $150.00 is hereby repealed to the extent of said inconsistency and the provisions of the Plan *New Jersey Sales Tax included in price Player’s Card – Union County Resident $40.00 $40.00 Amendment shall be fully effective and shall control. Player’s Card Senior – Union County Resident $35.00 $35.00 Player’s Card – Non Union County Resident $75.00 $90.00 4.A certified copy of this Ordinance, as finally adopted, together with the Plan Player’s Card Senior – Non Union County Resident $75.00 $80.00 NOTE: Holiday rates apply from Good Friday to Columbus Day only Player’s Card – Edison Resident $40.00 $75.00 Amendment, shall be forwarded to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Player’s Card Senior – Edison Resident $50.00 2010 ADOPTED 2011 PROPOSED Protection, the County Clerk of the County of Union, and the Union County Utilities Player’s Card Junior $35.00 $35.00 PITCH AND PUTT** Weekdays Weekends Weekends Weekends Player’s Card – 10 day advance $195.00 200.00 Adults $6.00 $7.50 $7.00 $8.00 Authority. Association Card – 18 Hole (1-day) $100.00 Seniors with ID $5.50 $7.50 $6.00 $8.00 Association Card – 18 Hole (2-day) $200.00 Youth (17 and under) $5.50 $7.00 $6.00 $7.00 Groups (minimum 12) $5.00 N/A $5.00 N/A 5.The Clerk of this Board shall publish and disseminate notice of this Ordinance as RESERVATION FEE: Lost or broken club $10/club $10/club provided by law. Reservation Fee $2.00/round/per golfer Lost Ball $1.00 $1.00 Failure to Modify (No show) $5.00/green fee $5.00/green fee **Organized groups of children utilizing the facility during school hours shall be charged on-half the youth rate. (9AM-3PM weekdays) 6.The aforesaid Plan Amendment and a copy of the transcript of the public hearing GREEN FEES – FOR MAXIMUM OF 18 HOLES 2010 ADOPTED 2011 PROPOSED to be held at such time as may be scheduled by said Board of Chosen Freeholders, and Weekdays Weekends Weekends Weekends County $27.00 $29.00 $27.00 $29.00 2010 ADOPTED 2011 PROPOSED the necessary deliberations shall be submitted to the Commissioner of the New Jersey Season – Player’s Card $24.00 $26.00 $24.00 $26.00 GALLOPING HILL GOLF PRACTICE AND LEARNING CENTER Department of Environmental Protection. Senior Citizens $16.00 $29.00 $16.00 $29.00 Small Bucket $5.00 $5.00 Youth – Ages 9 – 17 $16.00 $16.00 $16.00 $16.00 Medium Bucket $8.00 $8.00 Out of County with ID $44.00 $48.00 $44.00 $48.00 Large Bucket $10.00 $10.00 7.This Ordinance shall take effect in the manner prescribed by law. Outing (reservation fee and cart included) $55.00* N/A $55.00* N/A RANGE KEYS Outing with shot gun start (reservation and cart fee inc) $70.00* N/A $70.00* N/A $100.00 Single Nine – Galloping Hill – Maximum of 9 holes $10.00 $10.00 $12.00 $12.00 $250.00 Single Nine – Galloping Hill – Maximum of 9 holes $500.00 It is hereby certified that at a regular meeting of the Board of Freeholders of the Youth-In-County $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 County of Union held on the 24th day of February 2011, the foregoing ordinance was Out of County $12.00 $12.00 9 – Hole Twilight on 18 Hole Golf Course – Galloping Hill BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED as follows: finally adopted with ___ members voting in the affirmative and ___ in the negative. after 5:00 pm $18.00 $22.00 $18.00 $22.00

Weekday 18 open-11:00 (Regular) $54.00 $56.00 1. That this Ordinance shall take effect at the time and manner provided by law. ______Weekday 18 open-11:00 (Player's Card) $27.00 $29.00 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk 2010 2011 PROPOSED 2. That the Clerk of the Board be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Weekday 18 open-11:00 (Senior Player's Card) $16.00 $18.00 required notice in the appropriate newspaper of such introduction and of a public hearing Weekday 18 open-11:00 (Youth) $16.00 $18.00 on February 10, 2011 and shall forward one certified copy, upon final passage, to each Weekday 18 Mid-Day 11:00-3:00 (Regular) $49.00 Weekday 18 Mid-Day 11:00-3:00 (Player's Card) $27.00 Clerk of all Municipalities located within the County of Union. The foregoing ordinance having been duly presented to me, I hereby attest to and Weekday 18 Mid-Day 11:00-3:00 (Senior Player's Card) $16.00 execute the same. Weekday 18 Mid-Day 11:00-3:00 (Youth) $16.00 Weekday Twilight 3:00-close (Regular) $41.00 $43.00 Weekday Twilight 3:00-close (Player's Card) $23.00 $25.00 Dated: February __, 2011 Weekday Twilight 3:00-close (Senior Player's Card) $13.00 $15.00 Weekday Twilight 3:00-close (Youth) $12.00 $14.00 Weekday 9 5:00 PM-close (Regular) $23.00 Weekday 9 5:00 PM-close (Player's Card) $18.00 Weekday 9 5:00 PM-close (Senior Player's Card) $14.00 Weekday 9 5:00 PM-close (Youth) $14.00 Weekday 9 - Learning Center (Regular) $15.00 $17.00 Weekday 9 - Learning Center (Player's Card) $12.00 $14.00 Weekday 9 - Learning Center (Senior Player's Card) $12.00 $14.00