First Grade Teacher Geddis Named Westfield Philhower Recipient by CHRISTINA M

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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, May 7, 2009 OUR 119th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 19-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS First Grade Teacher Geddis Named Westfield Philhower Recipient By CHRISTINA M. HINKE exemplary teaching skills, among Ms. Geddis has taught in Westfield Specially Written for The Westfield Leader other qualities. since 2000. Wilson Elementary WESTFIELD – Washington El- Principal Andy Perry presented School Principal Joe Malanga said he ementary School first-grade teacher slides of pictures of Ms. Geddis with had previously worked with Ms. Karen Geddis was the recipient of her students in various school activi- Geddis in Bloomfield and had called this year’s Charles Philhower Fel- ties, including the volleyball team, her about the job opening at Wash- lowship Award. The award night pro- about which he said, “we’re really ington. “She was patient and under- gram on Tuesday at Washington prior nothing without her.” He later showed standing and the children really liked to the regular board of education a video Ms. Geddis had prepared for her,” he said. meeting started off with the crowd another event, featuring photos of her He said that in evaluations over the singing along to “You’re A Grand family and her words describing how years, some of the parents’ letters he Old Flag,” in tribute to Ms. Geddis’ her career and family are important. had read about her included state- practice of having her class sing a Groups of students, parents and ments such as her classroom being patriotic song after the daily flag sa- fellow teachers came up to speak one of “excitement in learning” and lute. kind words of Ms. Geddis. that she is “an excellent role model Board President Ginny Leiz pre- Some of the students’ comments for my daughter.” sented Ms. Geddis with a resolution included: “she helps me a lot;” “she After comments from the commu- plaque honoring her outstanding does cool science experiments;” “she nity, Ms. Geddis spoke. “I’m a little teaching, interest in children, posi- was so nice and sweet;” “you always overwhelmed,” she started, and then tive attitude, respect for children and made me feel special.” thanked many people. “When I started teaching, as children learned…I became more and Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader more excited for them,” she said. COMING HOME…UNICO volunteers help transform the recreation room in Westfield’s Armory for soldiers from the The next board of education meet- Army National Guard’s 102nd Cavalry coming home from Iraq in June. Pictured are: 102 Calvary RSTA Cpt. Pete Zabita, ing is on Tuesday, May 19, at 7:30 Sgt. Julian Londono, Cadet Lt. Louis Fernando, Cpl. Jeff Heine, Pfc. Steve Undrosky, Nancy LaCorte, family readiness group leader and mother of Spc. Evan Dickerson and Spc. Joshua Dickerson. UNICO volunteers are Dave Lovato, Peter p.m., when the board will announce Serpico, John Chiesa, Tony Valles and Robb Abrams. Not shown is Amy Lovato. the Optimist Club Intermediate Teacher Award. During the regular meeting, Prin- cipal Claudia Andreski along with Jury Unanimously Rules Westfield McKinley Elementary School fifth- grade teacher Brendan Hickey and four students from the school, talked about the social studies program with Did Not Engage in Discrimination the Westfield Senior Citizens Hous- BY MICHAEL J. POLLACK AND of $1.065 million. more qualified than other volunteers ing that the class is conducting. The PAUL J. PEYTON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “The jury listened to all the allega- based on his performance on the Union students have met with seniors in tions and said the town didn’t do any- County Fire Academy, New Jersey and class, where they asked the older WESTFIELD – A state Superior thing wrong...they said the right thing Westfield Fire Department examina- people questions about their child- Court jury in Union County, last week, was done, and we prevailed,” Mr. Gildea tions but was “passed over...repeatedly hood. The students mentioned that ruled unanimously that the Town of said. “It came down to the credibility of between March 2002 and March 2004, the seniors when they were kids would Westfield had not engaged in age dis- the town officials versus the credibility until it was too late for him to ever be Charles Laskowski for The Westfield Leader build go-karts, play marbles, listened crimination when it denied a Scotch of Mr. McMeekan.” hired as a paid firefighter.” SHOW STOPPER...Known as Joe the Plumber, Samuel Wurzelbacher of Hol- to the radio and went out to play. Plains resident from serving as a volun- Mr. McMeekan claimed in his law- The cut-off age to be considered for land, Ohio, rallies the enthusiatic crowd at the Deutscher Club in Clark Tuesday Mr. Hickey presented a video of teer firefighter. The jury also decided, night in support of Steve Lonegan, a GOP candidate for New Jersey Governor. suit that the town requires an applicant a position on the paid fire department is outtakes of some of the in-class inter- by a 7-2 vote, that the town had not to serve two years as a volunteer before 40. There is no guarantee, however, views. “retaliated” against the same resident, being considered to join the paid unit. that a person would secure a job as a “It was fun to watch the children who had later sought a position on the “We discussed this ad nauseum. paid firefighter after serving as a volun- State to Have Ability to Test with the seniors,” he said. town’s local-access television station. There was a major dispute over these teer, Mr. Gildea said. Superintendent Margaret Dolan William McMeekan had filed the facts,” Mr. Gildea responded. Mr. Gildea said to be a Westfield Fire announced the retirement of guid- lawsuit against Westfield in November Mr. McMeekan alleged that he was CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 For Swine Flu by Tomorrow ance counselor of nine years James 2006 after first dropping a civil-rights By DEBBIE HOFFMAN demic level 5. Moriarty as of Tuesday, June 30. It complaint against the town when he Specially Written for The Westfield Leader In a speech on Monday, Homeland also was announced that Director of applied as a volunteer with the Westfield Willow Grove Road in WF AREA – The H1N1 flu, more com- Security Secretary Janet Napolitano Counseling Services Scott White was Fire Department on March 18, 2002, at monly referred to as the “swine flu,” said she expects the level to be raised resigning on June 30, after being hired age 35, and was not hired. has not made any additional inroads to 6, but stressed that “does not mean in June 2008, and that K-12 Social Subsequent to making his initial claim To Undergo Improvements into the state, according to the New the virus has become any more se- Studies Supervisor Noel Baxter also against the town in November 2006, By MICHAEL J. POLLACK Avenue will switch places. Once the Jersey Department of Health and Se- vere,” but rather it has spread to a was resigning. Mr. McMeekan filed an “amended com- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ordinance passes, cars will have to nior Services. number of countries. Board member Ann Cary said she plaint,” alleging that Town Administra- WESTFIELD – The Westfield stop at the end of Summit Avenue As of Tuesday morning, there were “Although there are no new cases was “disappointed” at the news of tor Jim Gildea had “retaliated against Town Council moved on multiple before turning onto Summit Court. seven confirmed cases in the state. reported in New Jersey today (Mon- Mr. White resigning and thought there him” by not hiring him as the TV-36 road-related measures at Tuesday Presently, cars are forced to stop on None of those seven confirmed cases day), I remind everyone to remain should be an analysis to understand director of operations. In 2006, the night’s public meeting. Summit Court. are in Union County. Also the Cen- vigilant and continue to stay informed why this position has a high turnover town opted to hire Jamie Lynn Drohan, First, the town, after holding an When asked after the meeting, ters for Disease and Control and Pre- and practice good hygiene habits,” rate. “Why can’t we find the best a previous producer on Union TV-34 advertising hearing, passed a special Town Administrator Jim Gildea and vention (CDC) in Atlanta announced said Heather Howard, New Jersey match?” she asked. and a CN8 “Newsmakers” host. ordinance to authorize the improve- Finance Policy Committee Chairman Tuesday that schools no longer had to Health and Senior Service Commis- Ms. Dolan agreed, noting that it is The trial, held from April 13 to 30, at ment of Willow Grove Road, from Sal Caruana declined to comment on close for the swine flu. sioner. a difficult position to fill in many the Union County Courthouse in Eliza- Rahway Avenue to Lamberts Mill the Policemen’s Benevolent Associa- Natalia Munoz, health educator/ Mr. Proctor agreed. As health of- school districts. beth, included six witnesses – former Road, including roadway reconstruction (PBA) Local 90’s decision to risk communicator for the Union ficer for the City of Rahway, he has The agenda also noted a list of Fire Chief John Castellano and current tion and installation of curbs, under- refuse the town’s voluntary request County Office of Health Manage- posted on the city’s website home longevity payments for the 2009-2010 Chief Dan Kelly, Mr. Gildea, Mr. taking of drainage improvements and of giving back two vacation days to ment, said there are several steps that health guides. “It is important that school year – payments given to teach- McMeekan and an economist. installation of handicapped access stem the possibility of future job should be taken if a resident suspects individuals take it upon themselves ers when they reach their 15-year Mr. McMeekan sought $650,000 for ramps, where necessary. losses. (See page 19 to read the PBA’s they may have this strain of flu. She to prepare and to do everything they mark on staff. The payments ranged a lost 20-year career as a fireman and According to town officials, letter). suggested to visit a doctor to test for can to keep themselves ready to treat from about $1,000 to $1,400. $415,000 for the loss of 20 years of $175,000 of the $240,000 in improve- Mr. Gildea confirmed receipt of the type A or B influenza. If a positive the illness as enviable,” he said. “We CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 employment as TV-36 director, a total ments will come from a New Jersey union’s letter, and Mr. Caruana indi- test comes up for type A, the sample need to be able to rely on ourselves Department of Transportation grant. cated that he may respond in writing. should be sent to the state laboratory and our own initiatives to get through The council conducted first read- The Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent in Trenton, she added. the pandemic.” Leader Store Renovation ing on a two-part ordinance that would Association Local 30 again attended The CDC will make a confirmation Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella limit u-turns near the high school and Tuesday’s meeting, but the entity has of the H1N1 flu. New Jersey will be said that the county is in “close con- change a stop-sign pattern. not officially made a decision about able to conduct its own suspected tact” with state health officials and Application Advances “We have been getting feedback whether or not to accept or deny the swine flu tests as of tomorrow. the CDC while “closely monitoring By CHRISTINA M. HINKE elevator in the space. from those driving to Westfield High town’s request of the givebacks. The Union County Freeholder Rick the swine flu situation across Union Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Town Engineer Chris McAloon School for morning drop-off,” Third town gave its four unions 30 days, Proctor said last Thursday that this County.” WESTFIELD — Leader Store asked if not having an elevator would Ward Councilman and Public Safety, which ends in mid-May, to consider flu “is showing every potential to School districts in the country are owners Joseph Spector and Marc conflict with any law requiring an Transportation and Parking Commit- its request. Town officials have said become a major outbreak here in the also keeping an eye out on the situa- Spector of Almarc Associates received elevator and Mr. Talmont responded tee Chairman Mark Ciarrocca said. in the past that even if concessions United States.” tion. School websites throughout the preliminary and final site plan ap- they were on the level. To alleviate some of the “chaos,” he are made by the unions, job cuts are As of Wednesday, there were 642 county list information about the flu proval by the town’s planning board Later, board member Francis Smith said the ordinance will prohibit mak- inevitable. confirmed cases of the flu in 41 states and preparations and precautions be- Monday night to renovate the Leader asked if the board was satisfied with ing u-turns on Trinity Place and The new Westfield United Fund, with two deaths – one American and ing taken. Store building lots located at 109, the testimony that the elevator met Dorian Road. westfieldunitedfund.org, made a pre- one Mexican citizen – reported in “We are in conversations with the 113 and 117 East Broad Street. the Americans with Disabilities Act Also, in accordance with a sugges- sentation. Jenny Jaruzelski, 2008 Texas. The World Health Organiza- superintendent and with officials in Gregory Talmont, architect, said (ADA) requirements. Mr. McAloon tion from a citizens committee, stop campaign chair, and David Foltz, tion currently ranks the flu at pan- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 the Spectors did not know if the retail responded, “I am satisfied that he has signs on Summit Court and Summit CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 space on the ground level would re- addressed it appropriately.” He said main as the Leader Store or house a that the building inspector would de- new tenant. He said the applicant is termine otherwise during permit in- “not increasing the footprint on the spections. ground floor.” According to the ADA website, the Mr. Talmont presented revised acts states, “Elevators are not required plans that were originally presented in facilities that are less than three to the board in 2006. He said the new stories or that have less than 3,000 plans reduce the square footage of the square feet per story unless the build- apartments on the second and third ing is a shopping center, a shopping floor from 8,832 to 5,984 square feet mall, or the professional office of a because the applicant decided to cre- health care provider, or another type ate six apartments instead of the pre- of facility as determined by the attor- vious planned eight. The plans are to ney general.” completely rehabilitate the apart- The board approved the new plans ments that are currently there. with the conditions that the resolu- “Previously we had four apart- tion specify the applicant is merging ments, and two were not the great- the three lots and that the applicant est,” he explained. work with the downtown committee The revised plans have “eliminated in creating a cohesive look to the Courtesy of Bob Burslem the elevator for a number of reasons,” exterior. ANNUAL GOOD DEEDS...Many volunteers, including Boy Scouts and Girl Mr. Talmont said. Variances included pre-existing Scouts, join the Friends of Mindowaskin civic organization in the annual cleanup One of those reasons was that since non-conforming conditions of park- of the park in Westfield on Saturday, April 25. Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader 2006, a new law, the stretcher law, ing and rear yard setback that were AWARD-WINNING…Ginny Leiz and Julia Walker congratulate first grade was introduced that says elevators unchanged and approved. PAGE INDEX Washington Elementary School teacher Karen Geddis, who is joined by her two Regional ...... 2-3, 19 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-16 daughters Jenna (in front) and Alyssa, on Ms. Geddis receiving the 17th annual need to be large enough to accommo- The Spectors also own an adjoin- date a stretcher. “It’s become unman- ing fourth lot that is not part of this Editorial ...... 4-5, 19 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 20 Charles Philhower Fellowship Award presented prior to Tuesday night’s board Community ... 6-8, 18 Sports ...... 11-18 A&E ...... 20-22 meeting at Washington School. ageable,” he said to include this larger application. Page 10 Thursday, May 7, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Scotch Plains SID Plans Memorial Day Kickoff By FRED T. ROSSI that eight jazz, folk and rock bands will Specially Written for The Westfield Leader perform 30-minute sets on the Village SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch Green stage throughout the afternoon and Plains Management Corp. (SPMC), the evening. Greg Natic of Scotch Plains newly-minted entity overseeing the down- Music Center handled the hiring of the town improvement efforts, plans to begin musical talent, which includes last year’s its efforts with a Memorial Day Music winner of the New Jersey Band of the Festival that will follow the annual holi- Year. The Stage House Inn will provide day parade. free barbecue food on Front Street from 1 “I think this is going to be a fantastic to 4 p.m. Tables seating up to 200 will be event,” said Lisa Shiller, who heads the on Front Street, while Park Avenue will SPMC’s promotions committee and is be set aside for those wishing to listen to overseeing the planning for the maiden music or patronize children’s rides and event of the SPMC, which was formed amusements and various vendors. Vari- last year to boost business in the down- ous sponsorships are available, ranging town district as well as along Route 22 from $100 to $1,250 and above. Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader and Terrill Road. SPMC Board Chairman Jim Watson RESCUE...Firefighters disable a vehicle that was involved in a two-car collision Maggie Diggory for The Westfield Leader The “First Annual Memorial Day Mu- told The Leader he thought it was a good Friday morning on North Avenue in Westfield just west of Central Avenue, while PUBLIC SERVICE...Jorge Batista poses with his family on April 28 after being sic Festival and BBQ” will be held from idea to “start off big and get a lot of people care is provided to an injured driver who was transported to the hospital by the sworn in as a new member of the Mountainside Board of Education. 1 to 8 p.m. on Monday, May 25, and be involved and hopefully keep interest [in rescue squad. centered around the Alan Augustine Vil- the group’s efforts] high as we move lage Green adjacent to the municipal build- forward” on future projects and activi- ing. Park Avenue from East Second Street ties. Swine Flu Testing to Mountain Avenue and the easternmost For more information, contact Mrs. POLICE BLOTTER section of Front Street will be closed to Shiller at (908) 347-0800, or by e-mail at CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 vehicles during the festival as well as [email protected]. SPMC’s website, the county offices and the governor’s cation (NJDOE). Health officials during the Memorial Day parade held that prideinscotchplains.com, is under con- office,” said Gwen Seneschal, princi- stress the importance of hand-wash- morning. struction and is expected to be opera- Westfield Friday, May 1, a resident of Victor pal of Union County’s Magnet High ing. Following the lead of the NJDOE, Mrs. Shiller told The Westfield Leader tional by next week. Wednesday, April 29, Yahmira Street reported that someone entered School in Scotch Plains. “We’ve also Ms. Baubles said the district has Arthur, 24, of Plainfield and Miketta her residence and removed jewelry had conversations with students about posted an information sheet on its Rahway Council Approves Patrick, 35, of Somerville were ar- and other items. not jumping to conclusions if they website. rested and charged with shoplifting Friday, May 1, a resident of Lam- come across someone who is sneez- The symptoms of the H1N1 flu are $1,798.88 worth of clothing on the berts Mill Road reported that some- ing or coughing.” similar to seasonal flu and include Sewer Repair Expenses 600 block of West North Avenue. one damaged his front lawn, causing Ms. Seneschal added that she re- fever, lack of appetite, coughing and By LAUREN S. BARR The park will be dedicated on Satur- Both were transported to Westfield $500 worth of damage. ceives several e-mails a day about fatigue, health officials said. Some Specially Written for The Westfield Leader day, May 24, at noon. police headquarters and processed. Saturday, May 2, a resident of Ev- confirmed cases in the state and what people have also reported sore throat, RAHWAY – At Tuesday night’s pre- The city will enter into a shared service Patrick was issued a summons and ergreen Avenue reported that some- schools should look out for. nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. meeting conference session of the Rahway agreement for leaf composting with the released. Arthur also was issued a one has been harassing her by send- Vo-Tech Assistant Superintendent School officials are asking parents City Council, the members approved a City of Linden. According to Public summons but was held further on an ing her letters in the mail. of Schools Pete Capodice said if a to keep children home if they are sick, capital budget amendment and revised Works Director Frank Mazzarella, the outstanding no-bail warrant from the Sunday, May 3, a resident of Wind- several bond ordinances for sewer and city tried this program last year and was student is suspected to have the flu in especially with a fever, and to take storm water improvements. able to realize a savings of $60,000. He Essex County Sheriff’s Department. ing Brook Way reported that some- school, an ambulance will be called basic precautions such as washing The Rahway City Council comprises told the council that this agreement with All the stolen merchandise was re- one used his credit card to make sev- to take the student to the hospital. hands often with soap and water, es- nine members, with one representative “Linden was far cheaper” than using the turned to the business to which it eral thousand dollars worth of unau- Since the MRSA staph infection two pecially after coughing or sneezing. from each of the six wards and three at- county. The city will pay Linden $1 per belongs. thorized purchases. years ago, the districts clean comput- large members. cubic yard of leaves and can dispose of a Thursday, April 30, a Westfield resi- Mountainside ers, tables, desks and chairs, etc., Citizens Task Force The council voted to increase spending maximum of 5,000 cubic yards. The con- dent reported the theft of $15 worth Tuesday, April 28, a resident of daily utilizing a heavy-duty anti-bac- from $172,000 to $550,000 for wastewa- tract spans from 2008 to 2013, with the of change from the inside of her un- Queens Lane reported that someone terial cleaner. Presents Report ter improvements and to bond $460,000 city anticipating a total savings of over locked motor vehicle while it was used his credit card to make monthly, In Mountainside, Chief School FANWOOD – The Citizens Bud- for sewer system repairs. The city has $300,000. parked on the 200 block of Golf Edge unauthorized purchases of diet pills applied for federal stimulus money for Former Republican Councilman Francis Administrator Jeanette Baubles said get Task Force Tuesday night pre- these projects and will know if it will Janusz was commended by the council Drive. The case was turned over to on the Internet. According to police, school nurses, the district physician sented an 11-page report of its recent receive the money by the end of the month. with a resolution read by Councilman the Westfield Police Department De- the credit card company was con- and members of the administrative four meetings. The council also passed a resolution Mione. Mr. Janusz served as second ward tective Bureau. tacted and the card was credited and team continue to review HlN1 up- Several ideas were presented, in- changing the name of Essex Street councilman from 1993 to 2008. He said Thursday, April 30, a resident of the account closed. dates from county health officials and cluding implementation of user fees Riverfront Park to Myron R. Ross Park. that his last two years on the council were the 200 block of Park Street reported Tuesday, April 28, James J. the New Jersey Department of Edu- for borough-owned properties, an in- Councilman Salvatore Mione explained difficult due to health problems, but that he the theft of approximately $49,000 Krawczyk, 41, of Woodbridge was crease in parking fees at the train that Myron Ross was killed in combat “still can’t figure out where the 16 years worth of miscellaneous jewelry from arrested at the Union Township Po- station, raising fees for building per- during the Vietnam War in 1968 and had went.” He thanked the council and ex- her bedroom. The case was turned lice Department on an outstanding mits, licenses, court fees, fines and been a longtime Rahway resident before pressed regret that Mayor James Kennedy over to the Westfield Police Depart- Mountainside warrant in the amount Philhower traffic tickets, and researching strate- his death. was absent from the meeting. ment Detective Bureau. of $700. He was processed and turned CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Council President James Baker, who The council also passed several resolu- gies implemented by other munici- grew up with Mr. Ross, said that he was “a tions allowing for the application for grants Saturday, May 2, Erin Hynes, 25, over to the Union County jail after Harold Johnson was appointed as palities. The task force suggested re- good friend and served his country well.” for streetscapes in the downtown area. of Westfield was arrested on Dela- failing to post bail. Chief Technology Officer effective stricting benefits to medical cover- ware Street on outstanding criminal Tuesday, April 28, Carl M. Henrie, Wednesday, July 1. Westfield High age only, and dropping dental and warrants from Westfield and South Jr., 46, of Newark was arrested at the School teachers had their job assign- vision. Audits were suggested for utili- Amboy, with bail amounts of $500 Middlesex County jail on an out- ments changed. Christiane Friedlander, ties and motor vehicle fuel usage, as Westfield Town Council and $278, respectively. She was com- standing warrant out of Mountainside German teacher, was moved from 4/5 to well as usage of borough facilities CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 mitted to the Union County jail on in the amount of $300. 3/5; Joan Rykus, mathematics teacher, and equipment. president of the board of trustees, ally making Westfield first.” default of bail. Tuesday, April 28, Henry J. was moved from full time to 4/5, and The task force suggested “elimi- joined Linda Maggio, executive di- The governing body entered into Fanwood Machado, 21, of Clark was arrested Elizabeth Walsh, social studies teacher, nating petty cash” transactions, rector, on the dais to say a few words executive session at the conclusion of Wednesday, April 29, Sonya Hull, for allegedly driving with a suspended was moved from full time to 4/5. among many other items. about the organization’s new direc- the public meeting to discuss the re- 34, of Plainfield was arrested after a license after a motor vehicle stop on tion. cently decided case of McMeekan motor vehicle stop on South Avenue Route 22. He was processed and re- The Westfield United Fund an- versus The Town of Westfield, an on an outstanding warrant out of leased. nounced last week that it is ending its age-discrimination claim levied by Fanwood. She was processed and re- Thursday, April 30, John V. affiliation with the United Way and Mr. McMeekan that a jury found in leased after posting bail. Bradshaw, 73, of Orange was arrested returning to its original form, the the town’s behalf, and Sunnyside Thursday, April 30, Bernard at the East Orange Police Depart- Westfield United Fund. The fund will Realty versus The Town of Westfield, Grayson, 46, of Orange was arrested ment on an outstanding warrant out now operate independently but will a lawsuit in which the plaintiff al- after a motor vehicle stop on Terrill of Mountainside in the amount of still fund 19 local human-services leges that his attempt to develop prop- Road on an outstanding warrant out $1,167. agencies. The organization has dis- erty purchased on Springfield Av- of Newark. He was processed and Thursday, April 30, Cristian L. tributed $25 million to local agencies enue to build a multi-family develop- released after posting bail. Torressarango, 23, of Newark was over the past 70 years. ment has been unfairly “rebuffed,” Friday, May 1, Jazmen Johnston, arrested for allegedly driving with a Mr. Foltz said when the board of entitling him to a builder’s remedy. 22, of Newark was arrested after a suspended license after a motor ve- trustees voted to separate from the Under the Westfield First initia- motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road on hicle stop. He was processed and United Way of America, it was due to tive, the town heard from Rhain Ac- an outstanding warrant out of released at the scene with a court date “roads diverging” for the two entities. cessories, 129 East Broad Street, spe- Irvington. Louis Johnston, 52, of of May 13, 2009. Mr. Foltz said the Fund’s mission cializing in gifts, as well as Tamar Newark, who was a passenger in the Friday, May 1, Leonel Noda, 45, of would remain unchanged and that it Jewelry of 55 Elm Street. Downtown vehicle, also was arrested on an out- Newark was arrested at the Somerset would continue to be a fundraiser for Westfield Corporation Executive Di- standing warrant out of Irvington. County jail on an outstanding war- local individuals and causes. rector Sherry Cronin spoke on Tamar’s They were both processed and re- rant out of Mountainside. “We are still your United Fund and behalf and encouraged residents to leased after posting bail. Saturday, May 2, a resident of Sum- continue to work for you,” he said. shop there. Saturday, May 2, Joseph mit Road reported that someone “At a time when the national United Forty area soldiers will return to Machinshok, 21, of Dingmans Ferry, caused approximately $150 worth of Way is thinking globally,” Mr. Foltz the Westfield Armory in early June. Pa. was arrested after a motor vehicle damage to her mailbox. said in a previous Westfield Leader To thank soldiers who served in Iraq, stop on Terrill Road on an outstand- Saturday, May 2, Leonel Castillo, article, “the Westfield United Fund is the family-readiness group of the ing warrant out of Stanhope. He was 21, of North Plainfield was arrested thinking locally.” Armory is holding a T-shirt and Mug processed and released after posting after a motor vehicle stop for alleg- Call me today for a life insurance review. Mrs. Maggio, who debuted the new Drive. To help sponsor a T-shirt or bail. edly providing police with false in- I’ll help you get a complete 360° Harry Devlin-inspired artwork and mug, contact [email protected] Monday, May 4, Gerade Crute, 35, formation and driving with a sus- logo for the Fund, said, “We are re- or call (732) 991-1241. of Plainfield was arrested after a motor pended license. He was processed view of your coverage. vehicle stop on South Avenue on an and held in lieu of $500 bail with a outstanding warrant out of Plainfield. court date of May 21, 2009. He was processed and released after Saturday, May 2, a patron of a (800) 554 6964 Jury Finds for Westfield posting bail. Route 22 theater reported her CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Monday, May 4, Camille Thomas, boyfriend’s car missing from the park- Department volunteer, an applicant “very strong case” and did not feel it 25, of Plainfield was arrested after a ing lot where she had parked it prior must live or work in Westfield or reside was appropriate to offer a financial motor vehicle stop on South Avenue to watching a movie. According to in a contiguous town. settlement to Mr. McMeekan. on an outstanding warrant out of police, the vehicle was located sev- Ron Bansky “There were times during this period Mayor Andy Skibitsky provided a Middlesex. She was processed and eral hours later a few spots away from 519 South Ave West where he did qualify and times that he statement to The Westfield Leader on released after posting bail. the original spot where the victim Westfield didn’t,” the administrator said. the settlement: Scotch Plains reported that she had parked it. Noth- [email protected] Ultimately, he said, the chief at the “I am pleased that this case has fi- Tuesday, April 28, a resident of ing was observed damaged or miss- time, Chief Castellano, had the final nally concluded,” the mayor wrote. Spruce Lane reported that someone ing from the vehicle, police said. say in hiring for the volunteer firefighter “ I respect the process, and I respect stole her son’s bicycle valued at $150 Saturday, May 2, Steven R. Struble, job. Likewise, Mr. Gildea said he had the jury’s verdicts,” he continued. “ To from the bike rack at his school. 23, of Flemington was arrested for discretion on the TV-36 hiring. protect our taxpayers and to set the Wednesday, April 29, police inves- allegedly driving with a suspended “I made a choice,” Mr. Gildea said, right precedent, it was critically impor- tigated a hit-and-run accident on license and an outstanding warrant “and I don’t regret it.” tant to vigorously defend the town and Route 22. According to police, the out of Milford in the amount of $120 Mr. Gildea said the judge “encour- management’s actions, which I had al- victim’s motor vehicle was legally after a motor vehicle stop. He was Source: LIMRA U.S. Life Insurance Ownership, 2005 Study. Insurance subject to availability and qualifications. aged” the two sides to settle the lawsuit, ways believed were absolutely correct parked when an unknown vehicle processed and released. Allstate Life Insurance Company (ALIC), Northbrook, IL and Lincoln Benefit Life Company (LBL), Lincoln, NE. but the administrator said the town was and in good faith. The town’s profes- struck it, causing damage to the rear. Monday, May 4, Jimmy T. Mair, © 2009 Allstate Insurance Company “not inclined” because it felt it had a sional managers are well trained and Friday, May 1, Tylita Evans, 21, of 28, of Jersey City was arrested after a strive to execute all policies and proce- North Plainfield was arrested on an motor vehicle stop for allegedly driv- dures in accordance with all applicable outstanding warrant after a motor ing with a suspended license and out- LEGAL QUESTIONS? Give us a call, it’s FREE! laws and regulations, and the jury’s vehicle stop. She was transported to standing warrants out of Jersey City, verdicts affirmed this.” police headquarters, where she was in the amount of $8,250, and Mr. McMeekan delivered an e-mail processed and released. Hackensack, in the amount $250. statement. “The jury did not find that we met the high burden of proof required for this claim,” Mr. McMeekan wrote. “Yet, the testimony in this case was very telling, nevertheless. I believe the We represent the seriously injured from record clearly shows that representatives from Westfield engaged in mul- auto, motorcycle, slip and fall, work related tiple acts of deception as well as directly violating the New Jersey state accidents (workers’ compensation), and statute concerning the hiring of firefighters. The fact that they were not medical malpractice. We also handle your found guilty of the specific charges does not change this. It does, however, traffic tickets, DWI/DUI and make it less likely that these facts will criminal matters. ever become truly public or be addressed by the powers that be in Westfield.” The Suburban Joint Insurance Fund w w w . p r i n c e a n d p o r t n o i . c o m • 7 3 2 . 3 9 6 . 8 9 0 0 (JIF), of which Westfield is a member, JOB WELL DONE…Union County Public Works employees in Scotch Plains covered the town’s legal representa- listen as Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella of Fanwood, center, thanks them for 136 Central Avenue • Clark, NJ 07066 tion. The JIF hired Eric Harrison of their hard work during National County Government Week. He is joined by Methfessel & Werbel in Edison to de- Freeholder Chester Holmes, right, and Joseph Graziano, director of the county’s fend the town. public works. In Honor of V-E Day (Victory in Europe Day: May 8, 1945) Happy Mother’s Day

USPS 485200 Thursday, May 7, 2009 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 50TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 19-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] Separation Of Sewerage Bill Will Help Avert Additional Layoffs, Mayor Says By FRED T. ROSSI members discussed the likely cre- fees would likely be a flat rate until Specially Written for The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood ation of the new entity that will issue individual usage figures were received SCOTCH PLAINS — Mayor separate sewer bills to all buildings from the local utilities, “next year, Nancy Malool said this week that connected to a sanitary sewer line. everyone will be paying for what they creating a new sewerage utility that This would remove the fee paid to the use.” will directly bill township residents, Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority The mayor and a majority of the businesses and other organizations (RVSA) from the township budget council agreed that this option was for water usage is the only viable way and, as a result, narrow the budget the most viable avenue to avoid large- for the local government to keep this gap and lessen this year’s municipal scale layoffs. In the past week, no- year’s municipal property tax increase property tax hike to be within state tices of possible layoffs were issued within state cap regulations and avoid guidelines. to all township employees, and 27 laying off additional township The new arrangement will mean individual notices were given to those workforce. that all properties, including entities workers whose specific positions are At a nearly five-hour budget meet- such as schools, churches, the Union at risk. Several public works depart- ing on Tuesday night, during which County Vocational-Technical School, ment employees attended Tuesday’s the council heard a detailed presenta- the Center for Hope Hospice, the meeting and questioned the council tion on the township’s financial pic- YMCA and JCC that currently do not and Mr. Fehrenbach on how the lay- ture along with details on the 2009 pay property taxes, will pay for their off list was compiled and whether job municipal budget from Chief Finan- water usage. Saying it was also an cuts could be avoided. The mayor cial Officer Lori Majeski and Con- issue of “fairness,” Mayor Malool emphasized that not all 27 positions sultant Gregory Fehrenbach, council said that, while this year the billed are going to be eliminated and that no decisions were made on who will be laid off. Mr. Fehrenbach and Ms. Majeski presented to the council their budget proposal. Ms. Majeski urged that not too much be cut from appropriations RESPECT FOR NATURE…The Township of Scotch Plains had its Arbor Day Celebration at Terrill Middle School. The and that not too much of the Environmental Commission organized the event. It included an Arbor Day Proclamation issued by Mayor Nancy Malool, township’s $1.8 to $2 million surplus a lesson on the value of trees by Sal Trifiro, a talk about Native Americans and their respect for nature by Councilwoman be used because of her concern that, Mary Depaola (herself a Native American), and a yoga demonstration, (with the school kids and teachers participating) if an emergency were to arise later in showing the relationship of movement to being in harmony with nature, given by Megan Hait of the Yoga and Healing School the year such as a major weather- of Scotch Plains. The school groundskeepers then planted two crabapple trees. Pictured are Mayor Malool, Sal Trifiro and related event, the township’s coffers Councilwoman Depaola (seated) with Terrill students. Not shown is Megan Hait yoga instructor. could be empty before year’s end. Mr. Fenhrenbach, who was hired to assist in preparing the $25.5-million Budget Task Force Reports spending proposal after the February resignation of township manager Michael Capabianco, said he had tried to “minimize the pain” as he put to- To Borough Governing Body gether his spending recommenda- By TED RITTER forts of the mayor and council in find- ment process. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Charles Laskowski for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tions. He pointed out that while ex- ing cost savings and revenue opportu- “It increases the level of awareness SHOW STOPPER...Known as Joe the Plumber, Samuel Wurzelbacher of Hol- penses are up 3 percent this year, FANWOOD – Mayor Colleen Mahr nities” during the past couple of years, on what you spend,” said Mr. Dolan, land, Ohio, rallies the enthusiatic crowd at the Deutscher Club in Clark Tuesday township revenues have dropped more and the borough council, at Tuesday but the task force suggested “that there who added that such a form of “check- night in support of Steve Lonegan, a GOP candidate for New Jersey Governor. than 10 percent, due to lower tax night’s agenda meeting, heard back are additional opportunities.” book minding” would “increase trans- collections, less investment interest, from the Citizens Budget Task Force. Task force member John Dolan, who parency” and send “a message of being declining construction code fees and The bipartisan group was formed by conducted most of the presentation, frugal” regarding spending. State to Have Ability to Test a $73,000 cut in state aid. the mayor, as a response to last year’s recommended “that any proposed Mr. Dolan said the task force has not The council, several weeks ago, fiscal challenges, to “review, analyze [property] tax increase should be revis- “had time to quantify” potential sav- was presented with three options to and research potential cost savings and ited,” given current “economic condi- ings resulting from its recommenda- For Swine Flu by Tomorrow contain this year’s municipal tax rate to formulate recommendations for con- tions” faced by many households. tions, stating that, “intuitively they’re By DEBBIE HOFFMAN 6, but stressed that “does not mean the increase, including the deletion of the sideration by” the governing body. Potential revenue strategies high- going to save real dollars.” Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times virus has become any more severe,” but RVSA payment from the budget and To that end, three of the task force’s lighted by Mr. Dolan included consid- The group suggests a “re-review” of AREA – The H1N1 flu, more com- rather it has spread to a number of the direct billing for water usage. six volunteer members Tuesday night ering “implementation of user fees for borough departmental budgets and con- monly referred to as the “swine flu,” countries. A tax cap waiver would force the presented an 11-page report stemming borough-owned properties,” such as sideration of “a percentage decrease in has not made any additional inroads “Although there are no new cases township to utilize all of its surplus from their recently concluded series of sports fields, for users “outside of town areas that have flat or higher budgets…” into the state, according to the New reported in New Jersey today (Mon- funds and have a detrimental effect four meetings. recreation leagues.” Further, the task force recommends a Jersey Department of Health and Se- day), I remind everyone to remain vigi- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 The report “acknowledges the ef- Other ideas were to consider an in- wage freeze for non-contract employ- nior Services. lant and continue to stay informed and crease in parking fees at the train station ees and establishing a wage freeze As of Tuesday morning, there were practice good hygiene habits,” said to bring them in line with surrounding “baseline” for upcoming contract ne- seven confirmed cases in the state. None Heather Howard, New Jersey Health Superior Court Rules In towns; raising fees for building per- gotiations, in addition to considering a of those seven confirmed cases are in and Senior Service Commissioner. mits, licenses, court fees, fines and potential “furlough program for non- Union County. Also the Centers for Mr. Proctor agreed. As health officer traffic tickets, and researching success- public safety positions,” capping non- Disease and Control and Prevention for the City of Rahway, he has posted Favor of Planning Board ful strategies implemented by other emergency overtime and other “work (CDC) in Atlanta announced Tuesday on the city’s website home health guides. By PAUL J. PEYTON sufficient access to the house by fire municipalities. rules” changes. that schools no longer had to close for “It is important that individuals take it Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times engines and trucks. On the expense side, Mr. Dolan said The task force also thinks the bor- the swine flu. upon themselves to prepare and to do FANWOOD – A state Superior Court Asked for his reaction to the court’s the task force recommends a health ough should “zero the capital budget Natalia Munoz, health educator/risk everything they can to keep themselves judge has ruled in favor of the Fanwood decision, Greg Cummings, Fanwood benefits audit to make sure that covered out.” communicator for the Union County ready to treat the illness as enviable,” he Planning Board, reaffirming the board’s Planning Board chairman, said, “I’m employee family members are still eli- “This is not the right year to think Office of Health Management, said said. “We need to be able to rely on unanimous rejection last year of a pro- pleased with the decision. The plan- gible and “to make sure that we’re about capital [construction] projects,” there are several steps that should be ourselves and our own initiatives to get posed subdivision by a builder to con- ning board takes its responsibility seri- getting the lowest cost provider.” The said Mr. Dolan. taken if a resident suspects they may through the pandemic.” struct a home on St. John’s Place. ously and carefully weighs all the testi- task force also suggests considering Looking ahead, the task force sees have this strain of flu. She suggested to Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella Applicant Paul DiFrancesco had pro- mony presented before making a deci- restricting benefits to medical cover- very few risks as opposed to several key visit a doctor to test for type A or B said that the county is in “close contact” posed to build a home behind an exist- sion.” age only, and dropping dental and vi- potential opportunities for tax revenue influenza. If a positive test comes up for with state health officials and the CDC ing residence at 85 Woodland Avenue. Mr. Cummings said it was “appar- sion. as a result of ongoing downtown rede- type A, the sample should be sent to the while “closely monitoring the swine The board rejected the application at its ent” to him, after testimony from the Audits also were suggested for utili- velopment – which Mayor Mahr pointed state laboratory in Trenton, she added. flu situation across Union County.” April 23, 2008, meeting, citing fire- Fanwood fire chief, that “this applica- ties and motor vehicle fuel usage, as to as “so critical” for the borough, more The CDC will make a confirmation School districts in the country are safety concerns as its chief reason for tion, if approved, would present safety well as usage of borough facilities and shared services ventures and contract of the H1N1 flu. New Jersey will be also keeping an eye out on the situation. opposing the application. issues.” equipment, with a similar strategy pro- re-negotiations for employees. able to conduct its own suspected swine School websites throughout the county Rick Regenthal, the borough fire Mr. Cummings said it is up to the posed for outside vendors contracted “We recommend that we retain this flu tests as of tomorrow. list information about the flu and prepa- safety officer and fire chief of the vol- applicant to initiate any new projects. by the borough and for reviewing grant [task force] as a standing committee,” Union County Freeholder Rick Proc- rations and precautions being taken. unteer fire department, asked the board Michael Pollack and Suzette Stalker opportunities. said Mr. Dolan, adding, “We’ve only tor said last Thursday that this flu “is “We are in conversations with the to deny the proposal due to a lack of assisted in this report. Further, the task force said the bor- scratched the surface.” showing every potential to become a superintendent and with officials in the ough should consider “eliminating petty Task force member Greg Cummings major outbreak here in the United county offices and the governor’s of- cash” transactions and reimbursements also said that while budget policy States.” fice,” said Gwen Seneschal, principal Business Group Plans and have “all financial transactions go changes are “going to require some As of Wednesday, there were 642 of Union County’s Magnet High School through the regular centralized pay- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 confirmed cases of the flu in 41 states in Scotch Plains. “We’ve also had con- with two deaths – one American and versations with students about not jump- Memorial Day Kickoff one Mexican citizen – reported in ing to conclusions if they come across By FRED T. ROSSI and rock bands will perform 30- Texas. The World Health Organization someone who is sneezing or cough- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times minute sets on the Village Green stage currently ranks the flu at pandemic ing.” SCOTCH PLAINS— The Scotch throughout the afternoon and evening. level 5. Ms. Seneschal added that she re- Plains Management Corp. (SPMC), Greg Natic of Scotch Plains Music In a speech on Monday, Homeland ceives several e-mails a day about con- the newly-minted entity overseeing Center handled the hiring of the mu- Security Secretary Janet Napolitano firmed cases in the state and what the downtown improvement efforts, sical talent, which includes last year’s said she expects the level to be raised to CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 plans to begins its efforts with a Me- winner of the New Jersey Band of the morial Day Music Festival that will Year. The Stage House Inn will pro- begin after the annual holiday parade. vide free barbeque food on Front “I think this is going to be a fantas- Street from 1 to 4 p.m. Tables seating tic event,” said Lisa Shiller, who is up to 200 will be on Front Street heading the SPMC’s promotions com- while Park Avenue will be set aside mittee and overseeing the planning for those wishing to listen to music or for the maiden event of the SPMC, patronize children’s rides and amuse- which was formed last year to boost ments and various vendors. Various business in the downtown district as sponsorships are available, ranging well as along Route 22 and Terrill from $100 to $1,250 and above. Road. SPMC board chairman Jim Watson The “First Annual Memorial Day told The Times he thought it was a Music Festival and BBQ” will be good idea to “start off big and get a lot held from 1 to 8 p.m. on Monday, of people involved and hopefully keep May 25, and be centered around the interest [in the group’s efforts] high MILESTONE…Many families celebrated the 80th anniversary of the Fanwood Alan Augustine Village Green adja- as we move forward” on future Presbyterian Church last Sunday. The event featured a traditional “potluck” cent to the Municipal Building. Park projects and activities. dinner and reflections on the church’s history from its founding in 1929 through Avenue from East Second Street to Further information about the fes- to the arrival of its new permanent minister, the Reverend David Jahnke. Mountain Avenue and the eastern- tival is available for Mrs. Shiller at Pictured, from left to right, are: Judy Wussler and Betty Sharrett who are the most section of Front Street will be 347-0800 or [email protected]. The longest members of the church, along with Barbara Knapp, dinner chairperson. closed to vehicles during the festival SPMC’s new website, as well as during the Memorial Day prideinscotchplains.com, is under PAGE INDEX parade held that morning. construction but is expected to be Regional ...... 2-3, 19 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-16 BUDGETARY SUGGESTIONS...Members of Fanwood’s Citizens Budget Task Editorial ...... 4-5, 19 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 20 Force, seated in foreground, present their report to Mayor Colleen Mahr and the Mrs. Shiller told The Scotch Plains- operational by next week, Mrs. Shiller borough council at Tuesday night’s agenda meeting. Fanwood Times that eight jazz, folk said. Community ... 6-8, 18 Sports ...... 11-18 A&E ...... 20-22 Page 10 Thursday, May 7, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Jury Rules Westfield Did Not Discriminate in Age Case BY MICHAEL J. POLLACK AND 40. There is no guarantee, however, PAUL J. PEYTON that a person would secure a job as a Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times paid firefighter after serving as a volun- WESTFIELD – A state Superior teer, Mr. Gildea said. Court jury in Union County, last week, Mr. Gildea said that to be a Westfield ruled unanimously that the Town of Fire Department volunteer, an appli- Westfield had not engaged in age dis- cant must live or work in Westfield or crimination when it denied a Scotch reside in a contiguous town. Plains resident from serving as a volun- “There were times during this period teer firefighter. The jury also decided, where he did qualify and times that he by a 7-2 vote, that the town had not didn’t,” the administrator said. “retaliated” against the same resident, Ultimately, he said, the chief at the who had later sought a position on the time, Chief Castellano, had the final town’s local-access television station. say in hiring for the volunteer firefighter Horace Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Horace Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times William McMeekan had filed the job. Likewise, Mr. Gildea said he had RESCUE...Firefighters disable a vehicle that was involved in a two-car collision COMING HOME…UNICO volunteers help transform the recreation room in lawsuit against Westfield in November discretion on the TV-36 hiring. Friday morning on North Avenue in Westfield just west of Central Avenue, while Westfield’s Armory for soldiers from the Army National Guard’s 102nd Cavalry 2006 after first dropping a civil-rights “I made a choice,” Mr. Gildea said, care is provided to an injured driver who was transported to the hospital by the coming home from Iraq in June. Pictured are: 102nd Cavalry RSTA Cpt. Pete complaint against the town when he “and I don’t regret it.” rescue squad. Zabita, Sgt. Julian Londono, Cadet Lt. Louis Fernando, Cpl. Jeff Heine, Pfc. Steve applied as a volunteer with the Westfield Mr. Gildea said the judge “encour- Undrosky, Nancy LaCorte, family readiness group leader and mother of Spc. Evan Fire Department on March 18, 2002, at aged” the two sides to settle the lawsuit, Dickerson and Spc. Joshua Dickerson. UNICO volunteers are Dave Lovato, Peter age 35, and was not hired. Serpico, John Chiesa, Tony Valles and Robb Abrams. Not shown is Amy Lovato. but the administrator said the town was POLICE BLOTTER Subsequent to making his initial claim “not inclined” because it felt it had a against the town in November 2006, “very strong case” and did not feel it Mr. McMeekan filed an “amended com- was appropriate to offer a financial plaint,” alleging that Town Administra- settlement to Mr. McMeekan. Westfield Friday, May 1, a resident of Victor Swine Flu Testing tor Jim Gildea had “retaliated against Mayor Andy Skibitsky provided a Wednesday, April 29, Yahmira Street reported that someone entered CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 him” by not hiring him as the TV-36 statement to The Scotch Plains- Arthur, 24, of Plainfield and Miketta her residence and removed jewelry schools should look out for. cation (NJDOE). Health officials director of operations. In 2006, the Fanwood Times on the settlement: Patrick, 35, of Somerville were ar- and other items. Vo-Tech Assistant Superintendent stress the importance of hand-wash- town opted to hire Jamie Lynn Drohan, “I am pleased that this case has fi- rested and charged with shoplifting Friday, May 1, a resident of Lam- of Schools Pete Capodice said if a ing. Following the lead of the NJDOE, a previous producer on Union TV-34 nally concluded,” the mayor wrote. “ I $1,798.88 worth of clothing on the berts Mill Road reported that some- student is suspected to have the flu in Ms. Baubles said the district has and a CN8 “Newsmakers” host. respect the process, and I respect the 600 block of West North Avenue. one damaged his front lawn, causing school, an ambulance will be called posted an information sheet on its The trial, held from April 13 to 30, at jury’s verdicts,” he continued. “To pro- Both were transported to Westfield $500 worth of damage. to take the student to the hospital. website. the Union County Courthouse in Eliza- tect our taxpayers and to set the right police headquarters and processed. Saturday, May 2, a resident of Ev- Since the MRSA staph infection two The symptoms of the H1N1 flu are beth, included six witnesses – former precedent, it was critically important to Patrick was issued a summons and ergreen Avenue reported that some- years ago, the districts clean com- similar to seasonal flu and include Fire Chief John Castellano and current vigorously defend the town and released. Arthur also was issued a one has been harassing her by send- puters, tables, desks and chairs, etc., fever, lack of appetite, coughing and Chief Dan Kelly, Mr. Gildea, Mr. management’s actions, which I had al- summons but was held further on an ing her letters in the mail. daily utilizing a heavy-duty anti-bac- fatigue, health officials said. Some McMeekan and an economist. ways believed were absolutely correct outstanding no-bail warrant from the Sunday, May 3, a resident of Wind- terial cleaner. people have also reported sore throat, Mr. McMeekan sought $650,000 for and in good faith. The town’s profes- Essex County Sheriff’s Department. ing Brook Way reported that some- In Mountainside, Chief School Ad- nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. a lost 20-year career as a fireman and sional managers are well trained and All the stolen merchandise was re- one used his credit card to make sev- ministrator Jeanette Baubles said School officials are asking parents $415,000 for the loss of 20 years of strive to execute all policies and proce- turned to the business to which it eral thousand dollars worth of unau- school nurses, the district physician to keep children home if they are sick, employment as TV-36 director, a total dures in accordance with all applicable belongs. thorized purchases. and members of the administrative especially with a fever, and to take of $1.065 million. laws and regulations, and the jury’s Thursday, April 30, a Westfield resi- Mountainside team continue to review HlN1 up- basic precautions such as washing “The jury listened to all the allega- verdicts affirmed this.” dent reported the theft of $15 worth Tuesday, April 28, a resident of dates from county health officials and hands often with soap and water, es- tions and said the town didn’t do any- Mr. McMeekan delivered an e-mail of change from the inside of her un- Queens Lane reported that someone the New Jersey Department of Edu- pecially after coughing or sneezing. thing wrong...they said the right thing statement. locked motor vehicle while it was used his credit card to make monthly, was done, and we prevailed,” Mr. Gildea “The jury did not find that we met the parked on the 200 block of Golf Edge unauthorized purchases of diet pills said. “It came down to the credibility of high burden of proof required for this Drive. The case was turned over to on the Internet. According to police, Rahway Council Approves the town officials versus the credibility claim,” Mr. McMeekan wrote. the Westfield Police Department De- the credit card company was con- of Mr. McMeekan.” “Yet,” he continued, “the testimony tective Bureau. tacted and the card was credited and Mr. McMeekan claimed in his law- in this case was very telling, neverthe- Thursday, April 30, a resident of the account closed. Sewer Repair Expenses suit that the town requires an applicant less. I believe the record clearly shows the 200 block of Park Street reported Tuesday, April 28, James J. By LAUREN S. BARR The park will be dedicated on Sun- to serve two years as a volunteer before that representatives from Westfield en- the theft of approximately $49,000 Krawczyk, 41, of Woodbridge was Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times day, May 24, at noon. being considered to join the paid unit. gaged in multiple acts of deception as worth of miscellaneous jewelry from arrested at the Union Township Po- RAHWAY – At Tuesday night’s pre- The city will enter into a shared “We discussed this ad nauseum. well as directly violating the New Jer- her bedroom. The case was turned lice Department on an outstanding meeting conference session of the service agreement for leaf composting There was a major dispute over these sey state statute concerning the hiring over to the Westfield Police Depart- Mountainside warrant in the amount Rahway City Council, the members with the City of Linden. According to facts,” Mr. Gildea responded. of firefighters. The fact that they were ment Detective Bureau. of $700. He was processed and turned approved a capital budget amendment Public Works Director Frank Mr. McMeekan alleged that he was not found guilty of the specific charges Saturday, May 2, Erin Hynes, 25, over to the Union County jail after and revised several bond ordinances Mazzarella, the city tried this program more qualified than other volunteers does not change this. It does, however, of Westfield was arrested on Dela- failing to post bail. for sewer and storm water improve- last year and was able to realize a based on his performance on the make it less likely that these facts will ware Street on outstanding criminal Tuesday, April 28, Carl M. Henrie, ments. savings of $60,000. He told the council Union County Fire Academy, New ever become truly public or be ad- warrants from Westfield and South Jr., 46, of Newark was arrested at the The Rahway City Council comprises that this agreement with “Linden was Jersey and Westfield Fire Department dressed by the powers that be in Amboy, with bail amounts of $500 Middlesex County jail on an out- nine members, with one representative far cheaper” than using the county. The examinations but was “passed Westfield.” and $278, respectively. She was com- standing warrant out of Mountainside from each of the six wards and three at- city will pay Linden $1 per cubic yard over...repeatedly between March The Suburban Joint Insurance Fund mitted to the Union County jail on in the amount of $300. large members. of leaves and can dispose of a maxi- 2002 and March 2004, until it was too (JIF), of which Westfield is a member, default of bail. Tuesday, April 28, Henry J. The council voted to increase spend- mum of 5,000 cubic yards. The con- late for him to ever be hired as a paid covered the town’s legal representa- Fanwood Machado, 21, of Clark was arrested ing from $172,000 to $550,000 for tract spans from 2008 to 2013, with the firefighter.” tion. The JIF hired Eric Harrison of Wednesday, April 29, Sonya Hull, for allegedly driving with a suspended wastewater improvements and to bond city anticipating a total savings of over The cut-off age to be considered for Methfessel & Werbel in Edison to de- 34, of Plainfield was arrested after a license after a motor vehicle stop on $460,000 for sewer system repairs. The $300,000. a position on the paid fire department is fend the town. motor vehicle stop on South Avenue Route 22. He was processed and re- city has applied for federal stimulus Former Republican City Council- on an outstanding warrant out of leased. money for these projects and will know man Francis Janusz was commended Fanwood. She was processed and re- Thursday, April 30, John V. if it will receive the money by the end of by the council with a resolution read by leased after posting bail. Bradshaw, 73, of Orange was arrested the month. Councilman Mione. Mr. Janusz served Scotch Plains Budget Thursday, April 30, Bernard at the East Orange Police Depart- The council also passed a resolution as the second ward councilman from CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Grayson, 46, of Orange was arrested ment on an outstanding warrant out changing the name of Essex Street 1993 to 2008. He said that his last two on the municipality’s bond rating, that it merely took a portion of a after a motor vehicle stop on Terrill of Mountainside in the amount of Riverfront Park to Myron R. Ross Park. years on the council were difficult due according to Mr. Fehrenbach, Ms. taxpayer’s tax bill and transferred it Road on an outstanding warrant out $1,167. Councilman Salvatore Mione explained to health problems, but that he “still Majeski and most of the council. to a separate and new bill each month. of Newark. He was processed and Thursday, April 30, Cristian L. that Myron Ross was killed in combat can’t figure out where the 16 years The other option was to take ad- “It’s a tax on residents,” he said. In- released after posting bail. Torressarango, 23, of Newark was during the Vietnam War in 1968 and went.” He thanked the council and ex- vantage of the state’s one-year pen- stead, he urged, as he did last year, Friday, May 1, Jazmen Johnston, arrested for allegedly driving with a had been a longtime Rahway resident pressed regret that Mayor James sion payment deferral, but doing so, that additional revenue be anticipated 22, of Newark was arrested after a suspended license after a motor ve- before his death. Kennedy was absent from the meeting. according to Mr. Fehrenbach, Ms. from property tax collections from motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road on hicle stop. He was processed and Council President James Baker, who The council also passed several reso- Majeski and a majority of the coun- the Heather Glen housing develop- an outstanding warrant out of released at the scene with a court date grew up with Mr. Ross, said that he was lutions allowing for the application for cil, would result in a 15-year repayment near Jerusalem Road. Irvington. Louis Johnston, 52, of of May 13, 2009. “a good friend and served his country grants for streetscapes in the downtown ment of that deferral that would cost Mr. Fehrenbach told him that those Newark, who was a passenger in the Friday, May 1, Leonel Noda, 45, of well.” area. future taxpayers several hundred tax revenues are currently used to vehicle, also was arrested on an out- Newark was arrested at the Somerset thousand dollars. “We’d be passing rebuild the surplus each year and that standing warrant out of Irvington. County jail on an outstanding war- the buck on to taxpayers in future making those monies a revenue source They were both processed and re- rant out of Mountainside. years,” said Councilwoman Mary would mean they could not be used as leased after posting bail. Saturday, May 2, a resident of Sum- Fanwood Borough Council DePaola. And Mr. Fehrenbach called surplus in future years. Saturday, May 2, Joseph mit Road reported that someone CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the deferral option “poor public Mr. Glover also again raised the Machinshok, 21, of Dingmans Ferry, caused approximately $150 worth of political will, the community as a whole aimed at preserving the fund “so local policy.” Deputy Mayor Jeff Strauss idea of charging user fees to groups Pa. was arrested after a motor vehicle damage to her mailbox. will be benefitting.” [volunteer rescue] squads and volun- called the utility entity “the only real- using township ballfields “to ensure stop on Terrill Road on an outstand- Saturday, May 2, Leonel Castillo, “The [budget] challenges are great teers don’t have to pay for their training.” istic option we have.” Councilman we’re getting the most for our assets.” ing warrant out of Stanhope. He was 21, of North Plainfield was arrested and the mountains are high,” said Mayor Councilwoman Joan Wheeler said if Dominick Bratti called it “the option At the start of the meeting, Richard processed and released after posting after a motor vehicle stop for alleg- Mahr. “But we tend to get over the volunteer training is not paid for, “vol- that helps us get over the hurdle,” Samuel, the local Democratic Party bail. edly providing police with false in- biggest hurdles when we, as a commu- unteer squads will dry up in the adding that it “has an element of chairman, had said the local youth Monday, May 4, Gerade Crute, 35, formation and driving with a sus- nity, pull together.” state…we will have to go to paid fairness” because some entities will soccer and baseball leagues have op- of Plainfield was arrested after a motor pended license. He was processed The mayor also said that while cer- squads.” pay for what they currently do not erating surpluses that could be used vehicle stop on South Avenue on an and held in lieu of $500 bail with a tain budget “conversations” and poten- “We see no problem in approving a pay. to pay for field use. outstanding warrant out of Plainfield. court date of May 21, 2009. tial policies “were taboo years ago, resolution and sending it on [to other Had the council opted not to pursue Later, during discussion of the new He was processed and released after Saturday, May 2, a patron of a they’re not taboo anymore.” municipalities and the borough’s legis- any of the three options, Mr. sewerage utility, Mr. Glover again posting bail. Route 22 theater reported her “We’re going to digest this [report],” lative representatives],” said Mayor Fehrenbach said, the result would raised the user fee idea after Mayor Monday, May 4, Camille Thomas, boyfriend’s car missing from the park- said Mayor Mahr. “These will be very Mahr, directing the borough attorney to have been an “enormous” number of Malool said that everyone would be 25, of Plainfield was arrested after a ing lot where she had parked it prior good points to have very hearty discus- review the proposed documents. layoffs that “would have decimated” paying for whatever water they use. motor vehicle stop on South Avenue to watching a movie. According to sions on.” The mayor and council also contin- township government operations. “People who don’t have kids, don’t on an outstanding warrant out of police, the vehicle was located sev- In other business Tuesday night, the ued their recent discussions about pro- Councilman Kevin Glover asked use the ballfields, but still pay for Middlesex. She was processed and eral hours later a few spots away from governing body discussed a proposed posed parking restrictions along how repayment of the deferral dif- their development and upkeep,” Mr. released after posting bail. the original spot where the victim resolution regarding the state fund used Birchwood Terrace, where residents fered, for instance, from paying off Glover said. “Is it fair for someone to Scotch Plains reported that she had parked it. Noth- to finance training for Emergency Medi- have complained about too many high bond proceeds over a long period of pay for a ballfield they don’t use?” Tuesday, April 28, a resident of ing was observed damaged or miss- cal Technicians (EMTs). school students parking their cars. time. Mr. Fehrenbach said the de- The mayor said that a “utility is Spruce Lane reported that someone ing from the vehicle, police said. The state is planning to divert nearly The governing body is now consid- ferral has “no benefit except for one different.” As an example, she said stole her son’s bicycle valued at $150 Saturday, May 2, Steven R. Struble, all of the $4.4 million contained in the ering amending the borough’s parking year,” while a bond funds capital that, “I have never driven down Cly- from the bike rack at his school. 23, of Flemington was arrested for fund for other budget purposes, leaving ordinance to limit or require permit projects that provide benefits — desdale Road, but I pay to have it Wednesday, April 29, police inves- allegedly driving with a suspended $400,000 for EMT training. parking on Birchwood. such as parks, ballfields or roads — paved. Should only residents who tigated a hit-and-run accident on license and an outstanding warrant The fund currently is financed Mayor Mahr asked the borough at- that have much longer-term ben- live there pay for its paving?” Route 22. According to police, the out of Milford in the amount of $120 through 50-cent fees charged for mov- torney to review Scotch Plains’ ordi- efits. Deputy Mayor Strauss agreed, say- victim’s motor vehicle was legally after a motor vehicle stop. He was ing motor vehicle violations in the state. nance to make sure any amendment to Earlier, during discussion of the ing that there could potentially be user parked when an unknown vehicle processed and released. Local EMT Jeff Downing asked the the Fanwood measure will be comple- new sewerage utility, Mr. Glover said fees for nearly all services provided by struck it, causing damage to the rear. Monday, May 4, Jimmy T. Mair, governing body to approve a resolution mentary. he was opposed to the idea, saying the township, including field usage, Friday, May 1, Tylita Evans, 21, of 28, of Jersey City was arrested after a senior bus usage and street usage. North Plainfield was arrested on an motor vehicle stop for allegedly driv- Mr. Glover, noting that the town- outstanding warrant after a motor ing with a suspended license and out- LEGAL QUESTIONS? Give us a call, it’s FREE! ship library’s budget is largely man- vehicle stop. She was transported to standing warrants out of Jersey City, dated by state statute, said it is pos- police headquarters, where she was in the amount of $8,250, and sible that there could be unspent funds processed and released. Hackensack, in the amount of $250. in the library budget and raised the idea of the township charging the library rent for use of its building on Bartle Avenue. The council spent nearly 90 minutes hearing from Police Chief Brian Mahoney, Public Works Director We represent the seriously injured from Kevin Ward and Parks and Recre- auto, motorcycle, slip and fall, work related ation Director Ray Poerio on how they have pared down expenses, accidents (workers’ compensation), and looked for new ways to raise revenue and how their departments medical malpractice. We also handle your would cope with drastic budget cuts. Mayor Malool requested they cut 10 traffic tickets, DWI/DUI and percent in their budgets as the council begins to examine the spending criminal matters. proposals in greater detail in the coming weeks. The mayor said it is possible that w w w . p r i n c e a n d p o r t n o i . c o m • 7 3 2 . 3 9 6 . 8 9 0 0 the budget will be formally introduced either next Tuesday or at a special meeting shortly thereafter, and SCHOLARSHIPS…Two Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School graduating se- 136 Central Avenue • Clark, NJ 07066 that public budget meetings will be niors were among 225 recipients awarded TD Bank scholarships. The two students received $1,000 scholarships. Pictured, from left to right, are: senior Bill held in the coming weeks. Johnston, Fanwood TD Bank Manager Linda Diaz and senior Eric Williams. goleader online supplement We’ll Help Your Business The Westfield Leader www.goleader.com [email protected] (908) 232-4407

Get Back On Track Continue to the next page ==> Page 2 Thursday, May 7, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Sen. Kean to Serve on County to Save $1.4 Mil. Senate Edu. Committee By Dumping Horizon TRENTON — Senate Republi- (NJQSAC), legislation that aims to By PAUL J. PEYTON an hour are about $150 maybe on the can Leader Tom Kean, Jr. (LD-21, reduce government red tape in high- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader average. You take that $1.1 million Westfield) will begin serving on performing school districts. ELIZABETH — The County of and divide it by $150, and you get the Senate Education Committee The senator also explained some Union saved over $1.4 million this about 8,000 hours of professional the next time the committee con- of his other ideas, including stream- year by changing the healthcare pro- services for some kind of interior venes. lining school security guidelines viders last month to serve the county’s alterations,” Mr. Paterson said. “My “New Jersey has a proud history and preparations and opening up 2,800 employees. God, that’s a hell of a lot of money.” of providing our children with top- charitable donations to local boards At last Thursday’s Board of Cho- Mr. Paterson added that “some- tier educational opportunities that of education to reduce property sen Freeholders meeting, Freeholder body really better pay attention to prepare them for future success,” taxes. Chairman Al Mirabella said the these professional fees.” Mr. Kean stated. “I look forward to Mr. Kean has served in the State county was facing increases ranging “Just because it is your opinion working with my colleagues from Legislature since 2001, when he was from 9 to 12 percent by retaining that the fees are high doesn’t mean both sides of the aisle to ensure appointed to a vacant seat in the As- Raynor Denitzio for The Westfield Leader and The Times Horizon, the former carrier. Mr. that’s true,” Mr. Mirabella said. “We this tradition of excellence contin- sembly created by the retirement of RALLYING AGAINST CHANGES...Members of the Kean University Federa- Mirabella said Cigna has come in aren’t spending any money frivo- ues.” the late Alan Augustine of Scotch tion of Teachers rally Monday to protest proposed changes to academic affairs at with a flat rate for the county. lously here in this county on these Mr. Kean was the prime sponsor of Plains. He moved up to the Senate in the university, among other grievences with Kean President Dawood Farahi. Union County Manager George projects.” the New Jersey Quality Single Ac- 2003, upon the resignation of Rich- Devanney said the county had bud- Director of Correctional Services countability Continuum Act ard Bagger of Westfield. geted for a 4 percent increase for its Brian Riordan said the contract is not Kean Faculty Protests Farahi, $32 million insurance policy but will just for the jail but for the former now see no increase – for a savings of juvenile detention center, located around $632,000 when projected over above a parking garage, which is be- Gives No-Confidence Vote the remaining six months in the 2009 ing converted into an adult correc- By RAYNOR DENITZIO have no confidence in President budget. The increase by Horizon was tional facility. He said the building Keep a cool head Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Farahi’s ability to lead Kean Univer- estimated at $2.8 million for a one- needed to be reconfigured to trans- UNION — Calling his sity,’” Dr. James Castiglione, a pro- year contract or $1.4 million for the port prisoners from the existing jail, administration’s actions “tragic, dra- fessor of physics and president of the remainder of the year. The new Cigna which is being renovated. and save this summer conian and senseless,” American Fed- KFT, said. “This is a clear vote of no policy becomes effective July 1. “I can’t do it (renovation) without eration of Teachers President Randi confidence and has clarified for the “They (Cigna) have guaranteed us moving the prisoners to a reasonable with Petro! Weingarten, along with members of KFT leadership that nothing less than that the coverage will be equal to or location,” Mr. Riordan said. the university’s faculty and student the future of the university is at stake better than currently provided by Mr. Devanney said the jail renova- body, protested on Monday in oppo- here.” Horizon,” Mr. Devanney said. tions have been mandated by the state. sition to president Dawood Farahi’s Reached via e-mail, Stephen Hudik, Matthew Presutti of Brown & In other public comments, Robert leadership of Kean University. a spokesperson for Kean University, Brown, the county’s insurance bro- Butler of Roselle asked for the “What we have to do as a trade said the group that protested on Mon- ker, said they found “Cigna to be far county’s assistance in providing park- union, as a college union, as profes- day “does not represent the majority and away the best option for employ- ing for users of Nomahegan Park in sors and students alike, is we have to on campus.” He said no decisions ees and retirees of the county.” He Cranford. He said he likes to take his stop [Mr. Farahi] from walking away,” have been made regarding changes to said the goal of contracting with Cigna mother to the park but often cannot Ms. Weingarten said. “We have to academic affairs, and the university was for them “to deliver an excep- find a parking space because students GET A challenge him and his policies, must wait for final word from the tional program at an exceptional value from Union County College, located whether we say a vote of no confi- state government regarding budget to the taxpayers.” across the street, are filling dence or whether it is any other way numbers. He said that would occur in Amy Malcynski, new business man- Nomahegan’s parking lot. He also that we use our voice.” June. ager with Cigna, said the insurance said he does not want to park on the Among the major grievances cited The university is facing a $7 mil- carrier has scheduled 70 “open enroll- street for fear of being issued a ticket. REBATE on Monday is a proposed plan to lion deficit, and Mr. Hudik said a ment” meetings for county employees He contacted the Cranford police reorganize Academic Affairs at the number of options are being consid- to learn about the health coverage. chief and the Union County Police university. According to the Kean ered, including consolidating pro- During the public portion of the meet- Department, the latter of which went to Federation of Teachers (KFT), Mr. grams, layoffs and furloughs. ing, Garwood resident Bruce Paterson the park and issued tickets for violators Farahi’s administration is consider- “We are not going to balance the questioned a resolution, later approved of the park’s two-hour parking limit. UP TO ing eliminating the departments of budget on our students and their par- by the freeholders, for an increase of Mr. Mirabella said the county would Social Work, Philosophy, Religion ents,” Mr. Hudik said. “Our final $273,708 for a contract for “construc- call Thomas Brown, president of and Foreign Languages, reducing the recommendations will be guided by tion, administration and inspection ser- Union County College, as well as number of academic departments what is consistent with the univer- vices” for the South First Street Bridge have Mr. Devanney contact Union $ from 39 to 20 and creating three new sity mission – providing a quality in Elizabeth. The new contract for County Police Chief Dan Vaniska to 1,000 schools. education that is accessible and af- Hardesty & Hanover is $980,243. monitor parking in the lot. The KFT also cited scheduling fordable.” “To me, being in construction, that Jim Bittner of Cranford said the changes for the Spring 2009 semes- Mr. Hudik said if departments are is astronomical,” Mr. Paterson said. now-defunct Oak Ridge Golf Course ter, rising university debt, increased consolidated, current students would In addition to the Hardesty & “has been turned in to a dirt hill.” with $0 down tuition and expanded use of adjunct be able to finish their studies at Kean; Hanover contract, the freeholders ap- “I just want the taxpayers of Union faculty, among other grievances, as however, the programs would not be proved a $3.8-million contract with County to know that an asset that they part of what the federation called Mr. offered to incoming students. Ritacco Construction, Inc. of Belleville used to have for 87 years in Union and 0% interest Farahi’s “fiscal and academic mis- The KFT represents the university’s for the replacement of the bridge. County has been plowed over by this management.” full-time faculty as well as profes- Mr. Paterson estimated that con- board,” Mr. Bittner said. He ques- for 6 months The rally comes on the heels of a sional staff. Mr. Castiglione said the struction management and inspection tioned proposals to use the park for KFT general membership meeting local chapters of the Communica- services equates to 25 percent of the such things as archery. last week, during which more than tions Workers of America, which rep- total costs of the bridge, about 8 per- Freeholder Sullivan said Mr. Bittner 130 members voted “no confidence” resents clerical staff, and the Interna- cent higher than he felt it should be. “couldn’t be more wrong about Oak when you buy any qualified in Mr. Farahi’s presidency. tional Federation of Professional and Freeholder Dan Sullivan said he Ridge.” Bryant central A/C system “An overwhelming majority of 92 Technical Engineers are also support- “worked enormously hard” to secure “Yes, it is an asset. It’s a great asset, percent of faculty and staff said, ‘we ing the KFT. funding “in the many millions of dol- and it’s going to be developed as an from Petro!* lars” for the South First Street Bridge asset,” he said. “By the time it is project through the North Transpor- completed…there are going to be tens Freeholders to Meet In tation and Planning Authority, of of thousands of people enjoying that which he serves on the board of direc- park as Oak Ridge Park… Frankly, tors. it’s going to serve a lot more people Clark on Thursday, May 14 “This is a project that has been than it did as a golf course, and we’re CLARK — The second of four mobile The Union County Division on Aging will Union County Freeholder Board meetings discuss services and programs for seniors. around for years and years and years,” confident of that.” scheduled for 2009 will be held in Clark on Dr. Karen Ensle, a nutrition expert who he said. “We are doing this project Thursday, May 14. The meeting caps a day heads the Rutgers Union County Exten- with minimal county dollars.” He said Municipal Alliances to of county-sponsored events and services in sion, will describe a new senior health pro- the federal government approved Clark, open to all Union County residents. gram that combines budget and nutrition “what is being spent on this project.” Host Meeting Monday “If you have never attended a Freeholder with exercise and physical activity. Director of Engineering and Pub- BERKELEY HEIGHTS — The meeting before, this is a good opportunity to Staff from the Union County Clerk’s lic Works Joseph Graziano added that Municipal Alliances of Berkeley get to know your county government,” said office will be on hand to process passport the county is “not spending more Heights, New Providence and Union County Freeholder Chairman applications from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Munici- than we have” on the bridge project. Alexander Mirabella. pal Building’s recreation room. Mountainside, in conjunction with The May 14 meeting will start at 7 p.m. From 6 to 9 p.m. a freeholder booth Mr. Paterson also questioned a Prevention Links, will jointly host a in the Clark Council Chambers at the Police will be set,up at the police building, in the $13,000 increase to the $1.2 million program entitled A.L.L.I.A.N.C.E. Department/Municipal Court Room, 315 council meeting room, located at 315 contract with Netta Architects of (Adults Learning Lessons In Alcohol Westfield Avenue. Westfield Avenue. Residents can pick up Springfield for interior work and re- Negligence in a Community-wide Ef- The day’s events will also include Child brochures and flyers on a wide variety of placement of an elevator at the Union fort) this Monday, May 11, at 7:15 Safety Seat Inspections at the Deutscher county services and programs. County jail in Elizabeth. p.m. in the Governor Livingston High Club, located at 787 Featherbed Lane, from The events also include a visit by the “Normally, professional charges for School Auditorium. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents can bring their county’s Trailside Nature and Science car safety seats to be checked for proper Center Eco-Van for second grade stu- This program will focus on the need installation by trained personnel from the dents at the Frank K. Hehnly School on Tax Amnesty Available for awareness of the underage drinking Union County Division of Public Safety. Raritan Road. problem in area communities. From 1 to 2 p.m., a senior program will For updates regarding the addition of Until June 15 in NJ “The issue of underage drinking ** held in the recreation room at the municipal events and services to the schedule, visit TRENTON — The New Jersey Di- has become a serious concern, and • Affordable monthly payments building, located at 430 Westfield Avenue. ucnj.org or ourclark.com. vision of Taxation has initiated a lim- awareness is crucial to the residents ited time tax amnesty program for of our communities. This program • FREE estimates individuals and businesses that, due to will shed light on the issues surround- tough economic times, owe taxes and ing underage drinking and offer pre- • 24/7 customer service Helping Accident are now confronted with accumulat- vention tips for parents and children. ing interest payments and penalties. The legal implications of underage Beginning Monday, May 4, and drinking for children and parents will You may be eligible for 2009 Victims Everyday until June 15, the division will waive be discussed as well,” according to a all penalties and forgive half of the press release from the Berkeley tax credits of up to $1,500 on interest owed.Tax amnesty is avail- Heights A.L.L.I.A.N.C.E. Program. able to individuals and businesses There will be group discussions, installation costs from the that owe unpaid taxes to the Division brief video presentations and an open of Taxation for tax returns due on or forum for any questions for panel recent Economic Stimulus after January 1, 2002, and before Feb- members. Representatives from the † ruary 1, 2009. After the Tax Amnesty Union County Prosecutor’s Office, Package! period ends, an additional 5 percent all three police departments, both penalty will be imposed on all out- school districts, Prevention Links and standing tax amounts. 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Members of: Back a Flood of Terrific Memories Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce To Bruce Johnson: I just happened to initial run on a squeeze by Jeff – I don’t with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association come across some of your Westfield recall. The others are made up. Are you sharp Leader articles and I wanted you to know That was the greatest baseball game I enough to discern this deception of dic- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey how much I enjoyed reading them and ever played in. It was the closest Santorini tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 how flattered I am to be remembered and ever came to losing a game during his If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 mentioned by you. I will always consider high school years (he left with the game guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 my time playing sports at Westfield High tied at 1-1), and it allowed us to advance vidual. If you get three – word expert. If School for coaches Kehler and Koury as to the GNT final game at Bears Stadium you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at one of the highlights of my life. Your in Newark, where we lost to the Richie free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 “Devil’s Den” articles brought back a Zisk-Larry Pyle Parsippany team (I seem All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. flood of terrific memories. to remember a 5-3 score). come from the board game Diction I only have one small quibble (actually I also remember my first at-bat in that Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman directed more to Greg Chlan), but it in- game against Santorini. Coach Koury sent Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER volves one of my proudest moments play- me up to sacrifice bunt, and Santorini 1. Thrasonical – Boastful or bragging Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo ing baseball at Westfield. In your 10/27/ threw me three of the hardest fastballs I 2. Castanea – A genus of the common COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION 05 column, you write of Greg recalling had ever seen (or, more accurately, didn’t chestnut tree Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly the great 1965 GNT semifinal game see). I didn’t come close to bunting any of 3. Excortication – Stripping off bark EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER MARKETING & OPERATIONS against Union (the Al Santorini-Elliot them – very embarrassing for me. And the 4. Tourbillion – A whirlwind; a fire- Ben Corbin Maddox team) that Westfield won by a 2- following year, in the Union County Tour- work that rises with a spiral motion SERVICES 1 score in 12 innings. Greg recalls that we nament final game, Union took their re- SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe won the game on a Jeff Bauer squeeze venge on us, clobbering us by a score that IMPORTUOUS One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 bunt. I’m afraid that isn’t the way it hap- I recall as 13-0 or 13-1. 1. Of pressing value; important pened. Anyway, I just wanted to let you know 2. Without a port or harbor I singled in the winning run in the that I really enjoyed reading your col- 3. Pertaining to goods being brought bottom of the 12th (even though the game umns and to thank you for allowing me to into a country In Local Government and Boards, was played at the Union field, Westfield revisit those great times. 4. Seizing an opportunity; responding was the home team) against Santorini’s Chuck Hood correctly at the right time reliever, a left-hander whose name I no Brooklyn, N.Y. MISE longer recall. We may have scored our 1. The staging of a play, including the Transparency Is the Best Option setting, arrangement of actors, etc. Westfield Budget Meetings Were Open 2. A slender dagger used in the Middle The Borough of Garwood on Monday held a are tied; we are up against a giant.” Ages 3. Mean; nasty meeting for members of the borough’s council and The Garwood voters must have heard the frustra- And Should Continue to Be Presently 4. In Old English law, an issue to be school board for the purpose of trimming a school tions of the board when they decided to vote down A clear pattern has developed for the Once the budget is presented to the tried tax that was rejected last month by voters. the budget in April. Now, at this stage, the public upcoming Mayoral election, which needs mayor and entire town council, very little PERRY to be ended now. Bill Brennan puts forth changes, as we are now in defend and 1. Grayish blue Borough Administrator Christine Ariemma in- should be heard early in the process, not after a ideas that he feels will make improve- support phase of the process. Some would 2. Jewelry; precious stones formed this newspaper on Monday that we erred in behind-the-doors agreement is worked out between ments to local government, in this case say “rubber stamp.” 3. The fermented juice of pears our coverage last week when we reported that a the two taxing entities. the budget process, only to be attacked by For this you would think that Brennan 4. A midieval catapult for hurling stones certain councilman that have taken on the had been involved in the Lincoln assassi- SAXICOLINE meeting scheduled for May 4 was a “public” meet- What is more frustrating for the public is that task of attacking Brennan at each and nation, to hear the attack dogs come after 1. Hollowing out rocks, as some mol- ing. She said, in fact, that since the meeting lacked a government most likely will again say their hands every turn. him. lusks quorum, the public was “excluded.” She told us that are tied because there is a union contract in place and Bill Brennan has held the office of Now, for the rest of the story. The open 2. A word, phrase, idiom, etc. of En- Westfield Town Judge, councilman in process that Bill advocates is the exact glish or Anglo-Saxon origin there is no state law that requires a town to hold a it cannot be changed. Rutherford, N.J. and assistant district at- process that had been used in Westfield 3. A string of pearls public meeting when a school budget is voted down, The Town of Westfield has moved in the last torney in New York He certainly has for many years, until recently. If the mayor 4. Living or growing among the rocks only that the two entities meet and review the de- couple of years by not advertising its municipal worked in the public arena, and not only is not involved in the budget process from has the right to challenge the process, but day one, is this the best we can do? If the feated budget. budget meetings, thus excluding the public and the foresight to improve and create a public is legally barred from the budget More letters on pages 5, 19 We ask, “How can the council conduct a meeting press. The change has become a political issue for better Westfield for all of us. process from day one, can we improve to make decisions as required by law on a defeated this coming election year. Committee meetings now Recently, Bill expressed his opinion this closed-door policy? that the mayor should take a more active I served on the Westfield Town Coun- Former Resident Enjoys school budget without a quorum?” We further ask, only have four council members present; thus, they role in our municipal budget process. cil, and we used the exact system that Bill “How can government ask citizens to vote, then hide lack quorums and the Sunshine law does not apply. Currently, a budget committee of four advocates. Old Leader Stories their deliberations on the voters’ decision?” Little of There are two sides to the Westfield story: closed council members develops the entire Either the current mayor and a few Thank you for printing my letter and for Westfield municipal budget, this year an selected members of the council are na- the unexpected history lesson it engen- this makes sense to us. Does it make sense to you? meetings are more efficient versus open meetings estimated $40,000,000. These meetings ive, or they are intentionally misinform- dered. My mother, Joy, age 94, was very The public instead will be permitted to attend the lead to better public input and acceptance. are held behind closed doors, the public is ing the public, you tell me which is worse. active in Westfield politics and with the regularly scheduled borough council meeting on To its credit this year, the County of Union and the barred from attending. The mayor does They have publicly advocated that an Neighborhood Council. She lives in Beach not attend. The public cannot have any open process to building the budget can- Haven now [and] will enjoy reading it. Tuesday, May 12, where the council is expected to freeholders did hold several budget meetings, all input into the way tax dollars are spent, not work. Well, my friends, it not only can vote on a resolution for changes to the school budget open to the public. until the budget committee brings forth work, it did work, and will work again if Peter Cowles Newport Beach, Cal. as discussed at Monday’s “private” meeting. In the future, our local governments should to the town’s budget to the entire council. Bill Brennan has his way. This may be the first time the mayor sees I ask the current mayor to hold his In our opinion, while Monday’s meeting might make every effort to be open to the public. We believe the budget, no one knows, due to the defenders in check. If they want to take on Reader ‘Offended’ By have followed the letter of the law, it violates the this will ultimately result in less controversy, as current closed door meeting process. the political position of attack dog, then Leader Store Criticism spirit of the law and the expectations of citizens. everything will be “flushed out.” Maybe this will be Bill wants the budget process “sun- be honest and informed, and above all be shine,” which legally opens it up to the civil. I grew up in Westfield (nee Wheatley) Why are borough officials denying the public an less efficient at first – but it seems to be the best way and was a teenager when Joe and Mark mayor and the entire Westfield Town Tony LaPorta opportunity to hear discussions and provide their for government to serve the public. Council and the public from day one. Spector’s grandfather opened The Leader Westfield Store. comments? We must remember that most members of local From the beginning, they were truly On February 17, Garwood Board of Education councils and boards of education are volunteers, Muhlenberg Hospital One-Year wonderful people who would do any- members used phrases such as “heart-wrenching” devoting considerable time to serve. Nevertheless, thing and everything to help a customer Anniversary of Closing and also gave back “so much” to the and “rock and a hard place” to describe their feelings government will never be transparent if the public is community. regarding the negotiations with the New Jersey Edu- excluded. It is nearing the one-year anniversary not get across Rt. 22 at a controlled inter- Due to third class mail, I just recently cation Association (NJEA). They were particularly of the closing of Muhlenberg Hospital as section because of traffic. Before the dis- received my April 2 issue and was shocked an acute care hospital. People in Plainfield mantlement of the hospital, transporta- and personally offended by Stephen critical of the NJEA, saying that the union was have been meeting twice a week for the tion was not an issue. The state placed Schoeman’s critical letter of this fine unwilling to accept offers below the increase ap- Latest Contract Struggle last year, with individuals working round many people with disabilities in residences business’s window signs. proved on Tuesday. “They [the NJEA] are out of There’s a detailed letter on page 19 from the the clock to uncover and deliver the truth in Plainfield over the years, and then took Stephen Schoeman, when your integ- about this hospital closing. There was no the hospital away. Was this a violation of rity comes close to that of the Spector touch with reality,” board member Linda Koenig Westfield Policemen Benevolent Association reject- community impact study done by the EMTALA? With the impending flu epi- family, speak again. Thank you Leader said. “They need to go out and look at what is going ing the town’s request for contract compromises. state or needs assessment completed be- demic, the lack of accessible healthcare Store. fore the closing. Before the economic will be a compounded problem. on around them. They are asking people who are There’s a 55-minute video on goleader.com where downturn, this “nonprofit” hospital was The closing of Muhlenberg as an acute Elizabeth Cohen losing their jobs to accept these salary increases.” town officials discuss the budget dilemmas. closed by Solaris Corporation because of hospital has clearly brought us into a Pittsfield, Ma. Board member John Sullivan, chairman of the nego- In our view – at some point in time, all unions, the “not making enough profit.” Research deeper era of medical apartheid. (Read has exposed questionable accounting Harriet Washington’s book, Medical Respectful of Others, tiations committee, said he was disappointed in the NJEA and government must come together. It’s not practices. Were the books cooked? Apartheid.) A healthy acute care hospital NJEA. “This is a bigger problem than Garwood,” time now to have layoffs – while at the same time, the Muhlenberg had one of the highest has been killed by political and corporate Appreciate the Same Mr. Sullivan said. “This is a state problem. Our hands taxpayer is “tapped out.” ratings in the state for infection control, greed. The domino effect has indeed taken I was reading the editorial [letters] from medical care, and was first in the state for place with other hospitals in New Jersey last week’s paper regarding the actions door to balloon angioplasty. in grave danger of closing. Muhlenberg is (or inaction) of the store clerk at the The endowments, which were given in clearly a wound that is not healed. It is still coffee roastery on Elm Street and sadly, I perpetuity, have never been returned to rippling with great effect into the was not surprised at all to see that he was the people of Plainfield. The equipment healthcare of all of us in New Jersey, but completely disinterested in helping out. was stripped and transferred to JFK. The especially to those who live in the Here’s why: A few weeks back, I was transportation problem has never been Plainfield area. Many are “stuck” just like driving through Westfield on a Saturday solved. There have been deaths. Many in Hurricane Katrina. at 5:45 p.m. and made a conscious deci- neighborhood people cannot get to the Thank you to all who are keeping this sion to purchase my coffee at the local surrounding hospitals quickly enough. in the public eye! “mom and pop” roastery instead of the Ambulance services are jammed up, and Rev. Sarah Seivard Colvin coffee chains in town. My thought was to just a few weeks ago an ambulance could Muhlenberg Independents, Plainfield support the independent Westfield merchant, especially with the current economic climate taking its toll on everyone. American Military Tests That said, I walked into the store and the clerk just stood behind the counter and Waterboarding on U.S. Troops looked right through me, almost annoyed that I came into the store. I am writing this letter in hope that the waterboarding part of this course? Yes. I proceeded to pour two cups of coffee public can get the other side of the story My college roommate, who also served and realized there was no milk (or half on the recent outcry and ban on in the Navy, attended this course. He and and half) in sight so I asked the clerk waterboarding. What the politicians and all the personnel that attended the course where I could find it. With that, he re- media portray is that our brave soldiers got to experience firsthand what it’s like sponded by saying quite aggressively and are inhuman in their treatment of sus- to be a prisoner. I haven’t heard any news rudely “I put it away, I cleaned up already pected terrorists. We see the words that neither any one died or was perma- as we’re almost closed”. waterboarding and torture used together nently damaged by this technique or pro- Please keep in mind, there was an by the news organizations on a daily gram, nor that any news organization or “open” sign on the door and it was 5:45, basis. So, why was this method of ex- politician cried out against this act being 15 full minutes before closing. Upon him tracting information used instead of an- done by Americans to fellow Americans. giving me quite the attitude, I promptly other? Well, because it works and it’s Come on people step back and think while put the filled cups of (black) coffee on the been tried on American military person- looking for real news and not entertain- counter, told him that I will never buy nel for years by our own military. Yep – ment news. Don’t give up on Democracy coffee at his store ever again and left. our own military has operated a course to and spreading it to better lives around the I have always been taught to be re- train personnel what it’s like to be a world. spectful of others and appreciate (but P.O.W. and how to survive without giv- Robert Fox never expect) the same in return – a rule ing sensitive information to the enemy. Is Scotch Plains I apply everyday in my life (both personal and business). It is quite obvious that this Sadly, Few Care, Few Vote; particular Westfield merchant is void of New Assemblywoman Thanks GOP Delegates such basic principles and will continue to lose customers because of it. I wanted to publicly thank the del- I look forward to meeting my constitu- to the people of District 21, including The Only Landslide Was For Apathy egates who attended the recent Special ents, many of whom have already pro- greater fiscal restraint and accountabil- On April 21, the school budget once our taxes down? Why lay off public work- Michael Hammer District 21 Convention on April 27 for vided tremendous support and encour- ity; an immediate reform of the onerous again passed. This is a sad example of our ers, why cut programs, why cut back on Westfield their support in my selection to fill the agement to me and my family over the COAH regulations and an affordable, democracy in practice. The Scotch Plains– expenses, why not approve the new General Assembly vacancy created by past month. I hope to have the opportu- accessible health care system. Fanwood Times indicated that the ‘Yes’ teacher’s contract, etc.? We taxpayers Deadlines the recent passing of my husband, Dr. nity to thank them personally for their Again, I thank you for your support and votes totaled 1,948 to 1,546 ‘No’ votes. don’t care how much tax we pay! Letters & News - Friday 4pm Eric Muñoz. Serving in the General As- kindness. Equally important, I am very I look forward to serving the people of The Times wrote there are 21,000 regis- Since 83 percent of the voters would Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm sembly is an honor, a responsibility and a anxious to get to Trenton and to take with District 21. tered voters (seems high to me). That not vote on the school budget, please go Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm challenge that I am prepared to accept. me the priorities that I know are important Asw. Nancy Muñoz makes only 9.3 percent voted yes and 7.4 ahead and raise our taxes to whatever you Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm Editor’s Note: Sen. Kean has a new office address, see below. Summit percent voted no. This means that over 83 need or want, apply for whatever waivers percent of registered voters did not take you need as we don’t believe that we are Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm Your State Legislators the time and/or did not care to vote on the overtaxed and would not act to prevent To Reach Us ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, largest and the only tax that affects them. any increase. This view is despite the 9.1 The only landslide was for apathy! percent unemployment in Scotch Plains. E-Mail - [email protected] Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. Phone - (908) 232-4407 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. This proves the point that the majority Should you lose or have lost your jobs, Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, of Scotch Plains–Fanwood taxpayers don’t look to your neighbors — they just Mail-P.O. Box 250, Westfield 07091 (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. agree with NJ’s state Treasurer Rousseau don’t care. P.O. Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) when he said [was] that he did not believe I fear that this apathy will extend into 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail that we are overtaxed. In fact, when Gov- November, and we will have the non- Submittal Formats Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] ernor Corzine was asked about Mr. change you can believe in, and the situa- Email Photos in color (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] Rousseau’s comments, the only thing that tion will get worse. You decide if this is Email Ads as pdf files in color Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] the Governor said that he would have the future you want. Should it not be, Please spell & grammar check 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] worded it different. It looks like the Gov- maybe next time you will excise the free- ernor also does not think we are overtaxed dom to vote that many Americans have For more information, see Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] www.goleader.com (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] as do 83 percent of our taxpayers. sacrificed so much for. The end result is: Why should Scotch www.goleader.com/presskit 7th Congressional District Albert Muller www.goleader.com/classifieds Plains and Fanwood town or the county Scotch Plains Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 leaders concern themselves with keeping A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 7, 2009 Page 5 David Finn Thanks Voters For Election to Westfield BOE Letters to the Editor Since I began my candidacy for the to be a part of something so important to Westfield Board of Education over two them and to the future of Westfield. I will Congressman Lance is ‘On Track’ months ago, I have been amazed by the work hard every day to be worthy of this amount of interest the citizens of this trust and put the children first when delib- With Healthcare and Finance Reform town have shown in our school system. erating the many decisions put before me The final proof of this interest was dem- in my new role as a board member of the I attended a town hall [meeting] with I was also happy to see him support the onstrated by the voter turnout on April 21 Westfield School District. Congressman Leonard Lance hosted by expansion of SCHIP earlier this year, a – the highest board of education election I wish to congratulate Jane Clancy and AARP and I was impressed. Congress- landmark decision that marks a great first turnout in Union County as noted in the Rich Mattessich on their elections and man Lance did a great job answering step towards healthcare reform. Only one April 22 edition of The Westfield Leader. look forward to serving with them. Addi- questions from AARP members residing New Jersey Congressman did not vote for The fact that the school district budget tionally, Kathy Monteiro and Michael in his district on issues such as healthcare the expansion. It’s going to take similar was approved by such a wide margin is a McLane should be recognized for their and financial security. bipartisan action to fix America’s broken testament voters believe in our schools willingness to serve our town. They all Congressman Lance has already joined healthcare system. and an acknowledgement that a thought- ran fine campaigns. his colleagues across the aisle and voted I am hopeful that we are making it clear ful budget process was conducted by the Finally, I want to express my gratitude in favor of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve to our leaders that they need to work with superintendent and the board of educa- and love to my wife and family for sup- PARKING FINES...Bill Brennan (D), candidate for Westfield Mayor, poses next America Act. This bill expands civic en- the president in a bipartisan fashion to tion. They should be commended for their porting me during the campaign. to a pay station downtown to illustrate his call for reducing parking ticket fines. gagement in America and strengthens complete the plan for healthcare and fi- efforts especially in these difficult eco- The next three years may not be easy, volunteer opportunities to include eco- nance reform in a fiscally-and morally- nomic times. but I will do my best to serve our school Campaign: DEM Bill Brennan for WF Mayor nomic development, intergenerational responsible way. So far, Congressman With the above as background, I would district well. solutions, education and other services. Lance is on the right track. As an active volunteer, I was really happy like to take a moment to thank the voters David Finn Dave Mollen of Westfield for placing their trust in me WF Should Roll Back Parking Fines to see him support this bill. AARP Volunteer, Union Westfield “Unfortunately, the economy has hit he implemented a 10-minute free parking Summit Resident Promotes Fair Tax everyone hard and our downtown busi- button on the meters, however, unless Environmental Commission for nesses are feeling the pain. We have seen you are lucky enough to find a spot di- several stores close and if one of our rectly in front of the store, you will never Act As The Ultimate Tax Haven magnet national stores leaves town, it be able to complete your shopping in 10 Westfield Is a Good Idea Rather than crack down on tax havens, enough [to] do the policing job that its could lead to a domino effect. During minutes. You do not want to risk getting I wholeheartedly agree with Messrs. unique efforts of these municipalities in as the Obama Administration announced proposal would require. these hard times, we need to make every back in 11 minutes because it will be an Haas and Bigsonski on the need for an addressing their environmental impact. it would do on May 4, 2009, we could do The FairTax, on the other hand, while effort to encourage and attract shoppers expensive gamble. Environmental Commission in Westfield. Wouldn’t it be great if Westfield could be better if we, ourselves, were to become being fairer to low-income people than to our downtown. Everyone realizes park- “We, in Westfield, take great pride in We as a town are woefully behind other spotlighted the next time an article like the world’s tax haven. And there is a bill today’s tax code, eliminates all taxes on ing is scarce, especially on weekends. our downtown. There is no doubt that our municipalities in exploring ways to re- this was run? I sincerely hope that politics in Congress to do just that – The Fair Tax business and investment and repatriates “Our present mayor and council made property values are, in part, due to a duce our carbon footprint, and it frus- can take a back seat for a change and we Act of 2009, HR25, S296. dollars voluntarily. The FairTax replaces the situation worse by raising the penalty thriving downtown. If I am fortunate trates me to read about other towns like can move forward in a timely manner The Obama Administration proposes a payroll taxes, estate, gift and generation- for an overtime parking fine from $20 to enough to be elected mayor, a corner- Summit and Montclair who are in the with the formation of an Environmental series of measures to eliminate deduc- skipping taxes, and corporate and per- $32, an incredible 60 percent increase. I stone of my administration will be to forefront of the movement to increase Commission. tions for companies that take jobs over- sonal income taxes with a national retail propose that we immediately roll back the ensure the continued vitality of our down- environmental awareness and “green” Dan Margolis seas, combined with reforming the tax sales tax on consumption of all new prop- fine to a more realistic level, even if only town business district. I have been in- practices (Montclair in fact has a full- Westfield credit system. But with 70,000 pages of erty and services — except education – on a temporary basis. We also have to volved with downtown committees as far time Environmental Commissioner) We tax statutes, regulations and revenue rul- once and only once. A rebate to all house- temper the aggressive ticketing practices back as 1989, when I was an original consider ourselves an “enlightened” com- ‘Buy & Sell on the Net’ ings, the closing of one loophole neces- holds with valid social security numbers regarding parking violations. I believe member of the Rutherford Downtown munity when it comes to education, cul- sarily results in the opening of another. for tax on consumption for essentials as- we have lost sight of the fact that the Committee and served as a liaison to that ture and government, but it is very trou- CLASSIFIEDS The Administration is overly sanguine sures the tax is fair to low-income fami- people who receive a ticket are people committee after being elected council- bling that we are one of the minority of goleader.com/classifieds that adding 800 revenue agents will be lies. Millions of dollars of research say who are supporting our downtown busi- man. Our Chamber of Commerce and the towns in this state that have not as yet the tax will fully fund the federal govern- nesses. Referring to people who receive a Downtown Westfield Corporation do a created an Environmental Commission. ‘Express Yourself’ ment at current real spending levels. ticket as “criminals” is unfortunate. great job, but the mayor should act now In a recent “green” issue of “Inside Do it online U.S. Treatment of The FairTax would bring trillions of “I have been walking our downtown and rollback the parking fines and end Jersey”, one of the lead stories was en- dollars of offshore capital back to the for several weeks and the overwhelming aggressive ticketing practices.” titled “5 Green Towns” and described the goleader.com/express Poland is “Porcine” United States in months – without hiring complaint has been the town’s ticketing I wonder if I’m the only American of any more revenue agents. The repatria- practice. 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Call Today 908-664-0303 908-664-0304 Call Today 908- 664-0303 At your leisure, do it all online at www.goleader.com/express Page 6 Thursday, May 7, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Fontaine Gatti to Describe Westfield Foundation Posts Highlights of Visit to Tibet Newest Recipients of Grants MOUNTAINSIDE – Fontaine Gatti Dalai Lamas; the Tibetan Museum WESTFIELD – The Westfield Foun- carefully screened applicants will treat the Widowed Persons Ac- and Yamdro Lake, one of the three dation, a non-profit foundation that throughout the year. The Foundation tivities group to a slide/lecture presen- holy lakes for Tibetans and the largest seeks to promote the betterment of has distributed more than $4 million tation entitled “A Trip to freshwater lake in Tibet. Westfield and surrounding communi- since its inception. Donations to the Tibet” on Sunday, May A certified travel con- ties, has announced its grant recipients organization are tax-deductible. 17, at 2 p.m. at the Our sultant, Ms. Gatti has for the second quarter of 2009. For more information about the Lady of Lourdes Roman been in the travel busi- The Foundation granted more than Westfield Foundation, visit Catholic Church, located ness for 39 years. Her $24,000 to seven local programs and westfieldfoundation.wordpress.com. at 300 Central Avenue in experiences as a volun- projects benefiting all segments of To contribute to the Foundation, con- Mountainside. The pub- teer and the travel plan- Westfield and other local communi- tact Betsy Chance, executive direc- lic is welcome. ner for the Missionaries ties. These grants will be used for tor, at [email protected] Ms. Gatti will discuss of Africa for 20 years led such projects as restoration of a local or (908) 233-9787. the major cities she vis- her to be written up in park, building repairs for a local com- ited and the famous lo- Travel and Leisure (Sep- COLORS OF AMERICA…The Color Guard of the West Fields Chapter of the munity center, counseling and emer- Parkinson Group Sets cations where the Dalai tember 2008) as one of Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), which also is the New Jersey State SAR gency aid for cancer patients and their Lama lived and will the top experts for Africa Guard, under the leadership of Captain Richard Blundin presented the Colors at families, and updating office equip- Meeting For Monday show slides of the Potala Fontaine Gatti and China. She has vis- the opening of the State SAR’s Annual Meeting and luncheon at the Nassau Club ment and storage facilities. WESTFIELD – The Westfield Palace, the seventh-cen- ited every continent, ven- in Princeton on April 18. Westfield Eagle Scout Eric Hagstrom of Troop 72, who Members of the community are Parkinson Support Group will meet tury home of the Dalai Lama, which turing to such places as Antarctica to had made the winning entry for the state in the SAR National Eagle Scout invited to the 34th Annual Meeting of next at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 11, is the crowning glory of Lhasa. photograph penguins and Churchill in Scholarship competition, was honored during the Recognition and Trophy the Foundation’s board of trustees on in the Parish House Lounge of The Her program also will feature her Canada to photograph polar bears. Awards presentation. Pictured, from left to right, are: Ira Jersey, Ken Ward, Tim Tuesday, May 12, at 7 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Westfield, lo- visits to Jokhang Temple, the spiritual Ms. Gatti also is active in commu- Ellis, Steve Clarke, Mr. Blundin and Warren Fristensky. Westfield Memorial Library, located cated at 140 Mountain Avenue in center of the country; the monasteries nity affairs. She is a Dame of the at 550 East Broad Street. This meet- Westfield. People with Parkinson’s of Sera and Drepung; Norbulingka, Knights of St. George and a volun- ing will include an overview of how disease and/or their caregivers are the former summer residence of the teer with the Center For Hope Hos- ‘Tea and Strings’ Event Set the Foundation has given back to the invited to attend. pice and with the Paper Mill Play- community the previous year. Rescheduled from March, David Ms. Novak to Give Talk house Guild. Additionally, she serves The Westfield Foundation favors King, clinical specialist at the Kessler on the boards of Youth and Family At Hetfield House May 17 grants for programs or projects that Institute for Rehabilitation, will be On Getting Organized Counseling Service and the Friends MOUNTAINSIDE – A special Teapots and flowers will decorate focus primarily on the community of the guest speaker. He will present SCOTCH PLAINS – Home inven- of Mindowaskin Park, both in spring event entitled “The Tea and the house and the refreshments will Westfield or groups serving the “From Therapy to Community, How tory expert and author Jamie Novak Westfield. For further information, Strings Open House” will take place be buffet style in the kitchen. The Westfield community. Areas of focus to Exercise with Parkinson’s Disease.” will visit the Scotch Plains Public Li- call Ms. Gatti at (908) 233-9709 or on Sunday, May 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. musicians will play in the center room include education; the arts and other Mr. King will explain how a physi- brary on Thursday, May 14, at 7:30 (908) 277-2700, extension no. 26. at the Hetfield House in in front of the bay window. Built in cultural activities; civic, health and cal therapist can help an individual p.m. to share organization and storage Mountainside. The historic house is the early 1800s, this center area was human services; community devel- with Parkinson’s develop his or her tips and sign copies of her latest book, Letter Carriers Plan located on Constitution Plaza, adja- the first addition to the house. opment, and the conservation and own exercise program and also how “The Get Organized Answer Book.” cent to the Mountainside Public Li- Food will include scones, preservation of historical resources. exercises available in the community Ms. Novak, who heads her own Saturday Food Drive brary, just off Birch Hill Road. shortbreads, cheesecake, lemon bars This quarter’s recipients include can be beneficial. professional inventory firm, will help SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains Both hot and iced tea will be served, and mini cupcakes. Guests will be Westfield Neighborhood Council, Light refreshments will be served. participants identify “the top 10 clut- residents are asked to help replenish along with homemade finger foods. able to take their tea and treats with CONTACT We Care, the Emmanuel The Westfield Parkinson Support ter traps” that cost the average house- local food banks by participating in The Westfield Volunteer String En- them into the other rooms on the first Cancer Foundation, Planned Group meets regularly on the second hold hundreds of dollars per year. She the “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive semble will perform during the after- level, with the exception of the Vic- Parenthood of Union County, Summit Monday of each month, except for also will demonstrate storage solu- this Saturday, May 9, sponsored by noon gathering. Professional tea taster torian room. Speech School, Optimist Club of July and August. It provides speaker tions that can be implemented with- the National Association of Letter Peter Goggi will provide the teas. Individual tables will be set up in Westfield and the Rahway River programs, a lending library and other out spending money, plus ways to sell Carriers and the local post office. the center of the house with plenty of Association. information and support for those unwanted possessions to earn money. Participants are asked to put non- Local Church Reveals room and seating for visitors. Serv- The Westfield Foundation started coping with this disease. This program is open to all. Pre- perishable food items such as canned ers will be volunteers and members with an initial donation of $2,000 These meetings are offered free of registration is required. For further meats and fish, soup, juice, pasta, Summer Youth Events of the Mountainside Historic Preser- over 33 years ago. The Foundation charge. For more information, call information, to register or to get di- cereal and other such items in a bag FANWOOD – The Fanwood Pres- vation Committee. Members are fund is professionally invested and Barbara Ringk at (908) 322-9214 or rections, call the library at (908) 322- and place it in or near their mailbox. byterian Church will offer two sum- planning this as an annual hallmark the income generated is granted to the church office at (908) 233-0301. 5007, extension no. 204, or e-mail They are asked not to include expired mer programs for youth during July. event for the May Open House. [email protected]. The library is lo- items or glass containers. Letter car- “Summer Quest” will be held Mon- This is the Hetfield House’s 249th cated at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one block riers will pick up all items and be sure day through Friday, July 13 to 17. A anniversary. The fundraiser mailing Local Nature Club Reveals from Park Avenue. they are delivered. challenging, recreational and educa- raffle winners will be drawn and tional day camp for youth entering announced at 2 p.m. A $3 per person grades 6 through 8, it will take place donation is requested and children Activities For This Weekend from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. may attend for free. WESTFIELD – The Greater a.m. at Glenside Avenue and the Cata- Vacation Bible School will be held Committee members Ruth Watchung Nature Club has announced ract Hollow Road parking lot. Monday through Friday, July 27 to Goense, Alice Cowell, Diane that Joyce Payeur will lead a bird These walks are described as ideal 31. It is open to children from age 4 Ruggiero, Carol Goggi, Carol Clark, walk through Westfield’s Brightwood for beginner and expert birders alike. by October 1, 2009 to those entering Lenore Toner, Sharon Green and Park this Saturday, May 9, to look for Participants will look at migrants fifth grade. Children will attend from Maureen Giannone have organized spring migrants. beginning at 7 a.m. and will have 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day. the event. In addition, “Friends of Interested persons are asked to meet coffee and doughnuts at 9 a.m. The The Fanwood Presbyterian Church the Hetfield House” Mary Faella, at 7 a.m. at the park. To reach the fee is $1. Those interested are asked is located at Martine and LaGrande Mary Jo Stearns and Sandy park, take Prospect Street north from to call Clare Minick, coordinator of Avenues. For more information and Vandmeer served as volunteers. For Broad Street in Westfield, go about these local park tours, at (908) 518- registration forms, call the church more information and directions, call one-and-a-half miles, passing 0199 so she knows how many to office at (908) 889-8891. Carol Goggi at (908) 233-6799. Brightwood Avenue; the park will be expect. on the left; go left at the break in the The Greater Watchung Nature Club chain link fence and park in the lot. is dedicated to promoting fellowship On Sunday, May 10, the third of the among those who share an apprecia- club’s four early Sunday walks dur- tion of the natural world. Annual dues Losetwopoints.com ing the height of migration will take are $12 for an individual, $17 for a place. This week’s walk will be at the couple/family and $4 for students. Old Deserted Village in the Watchung The public is welcome to attend all •NJ State-Approved Online Reservation. The group will meet at 7 club programs and trips. 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Fea- old, has almost 1,000 students en- Other Contributors” will take place on Peckens, a Creative Memories con- tured will be two young representa- rolled in four schools – in Jerusalem, Tuesday, May 19, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. sultant, will cover family history charts tives from the Hand in Hand: Center the Galilee region of Israel, Kfar Kara at the Cranford Community Center, and show samples of available archi- for Jewish-Arab Education in Israel. and Beersheva. Members of the pub- located at 220 Walnut Avenue. val materials. Patty Campanelli, Reg- Jamie Einstein Bregman and Basel lic are invited to hear about Hand in Sponsored by the Union County istrar of the Crane’s Ford Chapter of Eid from Hand in Hand’s school in Hand’s mission of “Learning together Board of Chosen Freeholders, this the NSDAR, will highlight the best Jerusalem, Jewish and Arab high – living together.” workshop will help attendees trace websites available for research. school students, will speak from the Temple Emanu-El is located at 756 their ancestors among the colonists Following their presentations, the pulpit about their experiences. They East Broad Street in Westfield. For involved in the American Revolution speakers will be available to answer also will be available afterwards for more information, contact Carolyn and the nature of their participation in questions, including inquiries about discussion and sharing. Shane, executive director, at (908) the rebellion. individual family histories. The worship service will focus on 232-6770 or [email protected], or “New Jersey has been called ‘the Advance registration is requested. contemporary music from Song of visit the temple’s website: tewnj.org. cockpit of the Revolution,’ and a sig- A registration fee of $10 will cover Songs and the Book of Ruth, scrip- nificant number of battles and skir- handouts and refreshments. To regis- ture traditionally read during the All Saints’ Episcopal BATTER UP… A batter takes a swing at a pitch during the March 28 softball mishes were fought right here in Union ter, request a brochure or learn more spring festivals. The temple choir will games benefiting Liam’s Room, a non-profit organization providing rooms for County and throughout Central Jer- about programs and services, contact participate. To Hold Singles Party terminally ill children at local hospitals. This second annual benefit, which was sey,” said Freeholder Chairman the Union County Office of Cultural Hand in Hand’s award-winning net- SCOTCH PLAINS – The All Saints’ open to youngsters in grades 3 to 8, was held at Tamaques Park in Westfield and Alexander Mirabella. “Now you can and Heritage Affairs, 633 Pearl Street, work of bilingual and multicultural Episcopal Church will host its second was attended by members of the New York Jets. learn how to be a history detective and Elizabeth, N.J. 07202, call (908) 558- accredited public schools for Arab and Singles Party on Sunday, May 17, from investigate whether your own family 2550 or e-mail [email protected]. Jewish citizens of Israel focuses on 3 to 5 p.m. in the church’s Lea Hall. Alphorn Ensemble to Play roots go back to the days of Hannah NJ Relay users may dial 711. academic excellence and offers a cur- This event is designed to bring together Caldwell, Abraham Clark, Aunt Betty single men and women age 40 and up. Frazee and George Washington.” Seasons Group Posts Holy Trinity Seniors Besides offering an opportunity to At Library This Saturday The Union County Office of Cul- enjoy conversation and fellowship, the tural and Heritage Affairs developed Meetings For May To Meet on Monday party will feature various games, plus WESTFIELD – The New Jersey various arts festivals and commu- this workshop in collaboration with WESTFIELD – The Seasons sup- WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity music and refreshments including wine Workshop for the Arts Alphorn En- nity events, including the New Jer- the Genealogical Society of the West port group will hold its next meetings Senior Social Club will meet on Mon- and soft drinks, crackers and cheese. semble will play on Saturday, May sey State German Festival at the PNC Fields. Four panelists will cover topics on Tuesdays, May 12 and May 26, day, May 11, at 1:30 p.m. at the Holy There is a $10 per person charge to 9, at 2 p.m. at the Westfield Memo- Arts Center; the Rutgers University relevant to diverse audiences inter- from 7:15 to 9 p.m. in the St. Helen’s Trinity Interparochial School gym- help defray costs. All are welcome, rial Library, located at 550 East Broad Folk Festival; community arts festi- ested in family history and genealogy. Roman Catholic Church activities nasium on First Street in Westfield. but those interested are asked to make Street. vals; the International Plainfield and Elizabeth Youngs, past president of center building, located at 1600 Robert Miller from the Westfield reservations. The International Alphorn Society Kenilworth Festivals; the Westfield the Genealogical Society of the West Rahway Avenue in Westfield. Historical Society will be the guest All Saints’ is located at 559 Park is a division of the New Jersey Work- and Cranford spring and fall festi- Fields, will discuss family history and Seasons is a group for divorced, speaker. He will talk about the history Avenue, across from Park Middle shop for the Arts. Charter members vals; various arts and crafts fairs, immigration to the United States. separated and widowed individuals of the Society and answer questions School, in Scotch Plains. Parking is are Theodore Schlosberg, founder and and in Switzerland. Carolyn Youngs, Regent of the Crane’s of all faiths, as well as anyone who afterwards. Refreshments will be available behind the church, acces- executive director of the New Jersey The ensemble also has appeared Ford Chapter of the National Society has experienced the loss of a relation- served following the program. sible via Church Street to School Workshop for the Arts; Martina in a pre-concert performance for ship. All are welcome. The club’s next gathering will be Place. To sign up for the Singles Party, Struck, Walter Metzger, Bill Carter the Westfield Symphony Orchestra’s Seasons offers assistance in the on Monday, June 8, at 1 p.m. when call (908) 322-8047. and Matthew Forman. concert “Alpine Peaks.” Addition- Nominations Sought journey toward healing of emotions members have their grand finale lun- The Alphorn Ensemble has per- ally, the group has appeared on a and spirit through group discussions, cheon. It will be the group’s last meet- Meeting to Be Held formed throughout New Jersey at segment of the Food Network tele- For Devlin Awards guest speakers and social activities. ing for the season until September vision show “Food 911” and has WESTFIELD – The Westfield For more information, call Bob and will take place in the Holy Trinity About CROP Walk Garden Club to Host performed and conducted a work- Historic Preservation Commission Laudati at (908) 322-7762 or Joan School gymnasium. SCOTCH PLAINS – An evalua- shop in Alphorn playing at the Clark is seeking nominations for the 2009 Hernandez at (908) 930-2791 or e- All members are invited to attend. tion/planning meeting regarding the Botanical Artist Jess German Club for high school stu- Devlin Awards. These awards rec- mail [email protected]. Interested persons are asked to sign annual Scotch Plains-Fanwood CROP WESTFIELD – The Garden Club dents. ognize property owners who have up for the luncheon or call (908) 232- Walk will be held at 2 p.m. on Sun- of Westfield’s final meeting of the This program is open to MURAL followed established historic pres- Dog Adoption Event 0365 for more information. day, May 17, at the All Saints’ Epis- year will feature award-winning bo- and Westfield Memorial Library ervation standards when expand- copal Church. tanical artist Robin Jess. It will take cardholders. To register for this or ing, altering, restoring or main- On Tap For May 16 Best Friend to Hold CROP Walks raise funds for the place on Tuesday, May 12, at 1 p.m. any other library program, access taining their buildings and grounds. AREA – People for Animals, a non- programs of Church World Service in the Parish House of The Presbyte- the library’s website, wmlnj.org, and The awards are named in honor profit animal welfare organization, will Plant and Gift Sale that assist people in need all over the rian Church in Westfield. click on the calendar, or call (908) of late local artist and historic pres- sponsor a dog adoption event on Sat- SCOTCH PLAINS – Best Friend world. During the meeting, attendees Entitled “Women Botanical Illus- 789-4090, extension no. 4112. ervation champion Harry Devlin urday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dog and Animal Adoption will hold will evaluate last year’s CROP Walk trators in Victorian Times,” Ms. Jess’ For more information, sign up on and have been given each year since It will take place at the PETsMART its annual Mother’s Day Plant and and begin to plan for the next one, set presentation will include slides of the library’s website to receive the e- 1987. Nominations should be e- store in Bridgewater’s Promenade Gift Sale at its thrift shop this Satur- for October of this year. artwork by early illustrators and an- newsletter “Library Loop” or stop mailed to: [email protected] Mall, located at the intersection of day, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participating organizations are urged ecdotes about the artists. by the library for a copy of the quar- by Monday, May 15, 2009. Route 28 and Route 287. 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WWW.DOCTORMERRIMAN.COM Page 8 Thursday, May 7, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Norma A. Crisson, 80, Was Secretary; HUNG UP!! Active Member of P.E.O. and FUMC – Obituaries – Mother Wants to Make Teen Norma A. Crisson, 80, died peace- wonderful friends. She also leaves fully on Tuesday, February 3, at her behind her beloved dog, Pumpkin. Joan Shatkin, 74, Devoted to Family; Behave More Responsibly home at Bristol Glen in Newton. A memorial service for Norma By Milt Faith, Executive Director Born in Mountaintop, Pa., she had will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Accomplished Student and Volunteer Youth and Family Counseling Service resided in Westfield for over 50 years May 16, at the First United Method- Joan Shatkin, 74, died on Saturday, tions that benefit women. before moving to Newton seven years ist Church of Westfield. May 2, at her home in Scotch Plains. Joan was a devoted wife of 52 years An Annoyed Parent Writes: My Answer: What may have been good ago. The daughter of the late Ernest In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- Born in Providence, R.I., the only who supported her husband, Aaron, and Margaret Richards Dickinson, butions in memory of Norma may be 16-year-old son, “Jeremy” (disguised and appropriate between your dad child of Irene and Joseph Lynch, she through graduate school and his scien- name) has become a frustrating teen- and you may not be helpful to Tara Norma was a graduate of Battin High made to the Fellowship Fund at Bristol formerly lived in North Caldwell. tific accomplishments. She also was a School in Elizabeth and the Berkeley Glen, 200 Bristol Glen Drive, New- ager. He is busy with his friends, a and you. Tara’s interests seem to be A 1953 graduate of Nelson W. loving and devoted mother to her son, girlfriend and his computer. He spends healthy and appropriate for a young Secretarial School. ton, N.J. 07860 or www.umh-nj.org. Aldrich High School in Warwick, Gregory. Joan loved gardening, travel, She had worked for many years as a May 7, 2009 much of his time blogging, texting teen (I don’t know her age). Your R.I., Joan was co-editor of the school reading, opera and bird watching. and doing everything except what he assessment of “Hannah Montana” is secretary for the Central Railroad in newspaper, class treasurer, senior Services were held yesterday, New York City, and later for the Sophia O’Brien, 89 is supposed to be doing at home. too severe. She is one of the most editor of the school yearbook and Wednesday, May 6, at the Memorial All three children have chores and popular role models and the girls Kiwanis Club magazine of Jersey City. Sophia O’Brien (Wojtowicz), 89, treasurer of the Spanish Club. She Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue in A member for more than 50 years of Westfield died on Tuesday, April Jeremy has to be constantly reminded seem to have a lot of fun watching also was a member of the National Fanwood. Interment followed at Hill- to do his. Recently, he thought it was her. of the First United Methodist Church 28, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. Honor Society and the Rhode Island side Cemetery in Scotch Plains. of Westfield, Norma served on nu- Born in Nanticoke, Pa., she resided funny when he showed me the comic I would calm down and let Tara Honor Society and was the recipient In lieu of flowers, donations may strip “Zits” in which a teenage son and enjoy her life. Good relations be- merous committees. She was selected in Jersey City before coming to of the DAR Award for leadership be made to Planned Parenthood; The as the church’s first volunteer of the Westfield. mother stare at each other and the son tween a parent and child is the best and good citizen qualities. Joan was Cancer Institute of New Jersey or says, “Feed me, fund me, leave me investment a parent can offer a child, month. Most recently she had been an Her husband, Donald V. O’Brien, voted most dependable and as the Paralyzed Veterans of America. For active member of the First United predeceased her in 1987. She also alone.” What is a mother supposed to which will enable her to be moti- class member who did the most for additional information or to express say in response without going crazy? vated and want to learn and succeed. Methodist Church of Newton, where was predeceased by an infant daugh- her class. condolences, please visit she served on many standing com- ter and by her siblings Helen, John, Answer: How about “no feeding, no Watch a “Hannah Montana” show. Throughout her adult life, Joan www.fanwoodmemorial.com. funding and I won’t leave you alone.” You might get a kick out of seeing mittees. Joseph and Patrick Wojtowicz. served as a volunteer for organiza- May 7, 2009 She was a member of the Westfield Surviving are two sisters, Cecelia And then remind him that life is not her reel- and real-life father, Billy Atlas No. 99 Order of the Eastern Borinski and Jean Wojtowicz. Dr. James V. La Femina, 54, Professor; full of entitlements and automatic ex- Ray Cyrus, interact with Hannah Star for over 50 years and also was a A Mass of Christian Burial was pectations – and advise him to fulfill (he’s the singer who introduced us to member of P.E.O. Chapters U and C, offered on Saturday, May 2, at the Neuropsychologist In Berkeley Heights his chores and responsibilities. line dancing). as well as the Jesterettes. Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church A Disgruntled Father Writes: I ex- A Troubled Mother Writes: I be- Norma was predeceased by her of Westfield. Burial took place at James Vincent La Femina, Ph.D., Association. He also was a professor pect my very bright daughter to do lieve my daughter is going steady beloved husband of over 50 years, Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. 54, of Westfield died on Wednesday, at Seton Hall University and Colum- well at school. This will help her with someone who abuses her. I’ve Lincoln Crisson, in 2004. Arrangements were under the di- April 29, at Overlook Hospital in bia University and worked with the realize she is a capable person who seen her criticized and made fun of Surviving are her loving daughter, rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, Summit. Crossroads School in Westfield and can perform well. Also, this will help too frequently. Can you tell me of Peggy, and her husband, George 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Born in Paterson, he lived in with Ace Preschool in Brooklyn. her get into a better college, hope- signs which I can share with my Melvin, of Chatham; her loving son, Memorial donations in her name Westfield since 2000. Surviving are his wife, Emily L. fully, with scholarship assistance. daughter to alert her to this damag- George, and his wife, Christine may be made to the Westfield Rescue Dr. La Femina was a neuropsy- Root-La Femina; his daughter, Tara My wife feels I put too much pres- ing and difficult situation? Mueller Crisson, of Scotch Plains; Squad, P.O. Box 356, Westfield, N.J. chologist with the Pediatric Speech, La Femina; his sister, Anna Marie sure on “Tara” (disguised name); Answer: In her March 15, 2009 her cherished grandchildren, Jenni- 07091. Language and Learning Center in O’Malley, and his nephew, Daniel she feels I should let her enjoy her column, Dear Abby cited 15 warn- fer and Brandon Melvin, and many May 7, 2009 Berkeley Heights. O’Malley. social life more. For Tara, this means ing signs of an abuser. My own list He received his bachelor’s degree The funeral service took place on going to the mall, talking on the cell would include these attitudes which from Montclair State University and Monday, May 4, at the Higgins and phone and watching her favorite TV are indicators of an abuser and/or his Doctorate from the City Univer- Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home, show, “Hannah Montana.” What kind potential abuser: excessive attitude sity of New York. 582 Springfield Avenue in Westfield. of role model is this? Dancing, pranc- of jealousy, need to control, project- Dr. La Femina was a member of the Interment followed at Fairview Cem- ing around. Gibberish. And then Tara ing blame onto the other person, New Jersey Psychological Associa- etery in Westfield. goes to the movies to see Hannah verbal/physical abuse (there is no tion and the American Psychological May 7, 2009 Montana, The Movie. A waste. This such thing as “playful” abuse), ten- time could be spent studying and dency to isolate you from family and reading up on today’s difficult is- friends and a consistent need to Stuart C. Gruskin, 50, Was Executive; sues. My wife tells me to lighten up change the other person through criti- and Tara will do well. Do I sound cism and fault finding. In general, Devoted Family Man and Sports Fan reasonable? My dad had high expec- there is an oppressive quality to make Stuart Court Gruskin, 50, of in-laws, Arlene and Dr. Ronald Krusch. tations, and it didn’t do me any harm. the other individual feel inadequate, Westfield passed away on Friday, May Funeral services were held on guilty and “entitled” to be abused. 1, at New York Presbyterian Hospital. Monday, May 4, at Temple Emanu- SHERIFF’S SALE Born in New York City, Mr. Gruskin El of Westfield. Interment followed SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-(09002030) SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY See it all on the Web! had lived there, in Flushing and in at Beth Israel Cemetery in CHANCERY DIVISION Port Washington, N.Y. before mov- Woodbridge. UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-1735-08 www.goleader.com ing to Westfield 16 years ago. In lieu of flowers, donations to Plaintiff: RESIDENTIAL CREDIT SOLUTIONS, INC. He attended Schreiber High School one’s local Jewish Family Services VS. Defendant: RUSSELL J. YEAGER, DEBORAH SHERIFF’S SALE in Port Washington, received his would be appreciated. M. YEAGER, HIS WIFE SPECIAL FAVORS…Members of the Woman’s Club of Westfield’s Arts Cre- bachelor’s degree at the State Univer- May 7, 2009 Sale Date: 06/03/2009 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-(09001623) Writ of Execution: 03/24/2009 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY ative Department create candy favors to brighten Mobile Meals of Westfield food sity at Albany, N.Y. and was awarded By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution CHANCERY DIVISION trays being delivered to area residents. Pictured, from left to right, are: Seated, to me directed I shall expose for sale by public UNION COUNTY his Master of Business Administration St. John the Apostle vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- DOCKET NO. F-5897-08 Vivian O’Neil, Marjorie Wieseman and Gloria Abitante, and standing, Jean degree from New York University. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Plaintiff: AURORA LOAN SERVICES, LLC Murphy, Ruth Positan and Helen Assman. TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on VS. Mr. Gruskin was involved in in- Plans Healing Mass WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Defendant: FERNANDO A. RAMOS said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Sale Date: 05/13/2009 vestment banking for many years and CLARK – A Healing Mass will of their bid available in cash or certified check at Writ of Execution: 03/10/09 United Fund Mini-Golf Tourney Set May 16 currently was senior vice president take place on Wednesday, May 20, at the conclusion of the sales. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred to me directed I shall expose for sale by public WESTFIELD – The Fourth An- Becker, Brian Maehl and Evan and partner of Valuation Research 7:45 p.m. at St. John the Apostle Seventy Five Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Six vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- and 50/100*** ($275,835.50). TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- nual Mini-Golf Tournament to ben- Weinberg, who are expecting an- Corporation of New York City. Roman Catholic Church, located at The property to be sold is located in the Boro TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on efit the Westfield United Fund other great success, are coordinating He was an active alumnus of the 1805 Penbrook Terrace in Clark/Lin- of FANWOOD, County of UNION and State of WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of New Jersey. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% (WUF) will be held on Saturday, the event. Last year, they helped raise Albany Business School Association den (on Valley Road in Clark, off Commonly known as: 41 ARLENE COURT, of their bid available in cash or certified check at FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07023. the conclusion of the sales. May 16, from 1 through 8 p.m. at the more than $7,000, which helped the and the New York University Gradu- Stiles Street in Linden). Tax Lot No. 13 in Block No. 41 The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred Hyatt Hills Golf Complex in Clark. United Fund’s agencies. ate School Association. All who are in need of physical, Dimension of Lot Approximately: 65 x 157 Sisty Eight Thousand Two Hundred Sisty One Nearest Cross Street: PLEASANT AVENUE and 54/100*** $268,261.54. The rain date is Sunday, May 17. In addition to ticket sales, local busi- Mr. Gruskin was an avid sports fan, emotional, relational and spiritual BEGINNING at a point on the northwesterly The property to be sold is located in the Town side line of Arlene Court, distant therein as mea- of Westfield in the County of Union, State of New Tickets for this family event are nesses and friends may become “hole” devoted particularly to the New York healing are invited to attend. Exposi- sured along said side line of Arlene Court on a Jersey. $10 and can be purchased online at sponsors and have a “golf cart” sign by Mets, Jets and Islanders. tion of the Blessed Sacrament, Indi- course of North 46 degrees 57 minutes 10 sec- Commonly known as: 226 Windsor Avenue, onds East 407.00 feet from a point formed by the Westfield, New Jersey 07090 westfieldminigolf.com or by call- one of the holes and also receive free A devoted husband and father, he is vidual Eucharistic Blessing and Bene- intersection of the said side line of Arlene Court Tax Lot No.: 60 in Block 4001 if extended in a southwesterly direction with the Dimentions of Lot: (Approximately) 33 feet x ing the WUF at (908) 233-2113. tickets. To learn more about sponsor- survived by his wife, Nancy (née diction all will be part of the event. northeasterly side line of Pleasant Avenue if the 120 feet Local high school students Tyler ship, call (908) 233-2113. Krusch), and his twin children, David Participants are invited to stay for same were extended in a southeasterly direction Nearest Cross Street: Central Avenue and running thence. Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- Court and Samantha Rose. Also sur- refreshments following Benediction. PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES nicipal or tax liens that may be due. TOTAL AS OF April 10, 2009: $.00 Tax and prior lien info: At the time of publica- viving are his parents, Renee and Leo For directions to St. John the Apostle Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Ten Thousand tion taxes/sewer/water information was not avail- Gruskin; his sister and brother-in-law, Church, access sjanj.net or call (908) Seventy and 29/100*** ($310,070.29) together able - You must check with the tax collector for with lawful interest and costs. exact amounts due. Susan and Marc Augenbraum, and his 486-6363. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Eight Thou- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and sand Two Hundred Seven and 06/100*** Gray Funeral Homes expenses, there remains any surplus money, the $308,207.06 together with lawful interest and money will be deposited into the Superior Court costs. Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Since 1897 Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature expenses, there remains any surplus money, the and extent of that person’s claim and asking for money will be deposited into the Superior Court an order directing payment of the surplus money. Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to will have information regarding the surplus, if Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature any. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for There is a full legal description on file in the an order directing payment of the surplus money. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this will have information regarding the surplus, if sale for any length of time without further adver- any. tisement. There is a full legal description on file in the Ralph Froehlich Union County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Attorney: sale for any length of time without further adver- FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, PC tisement. 7 CENTURY DRIVE Ralph Froehlich SUITE 201 Sheriff Dooley Colonial Funeral Home PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054 Attorney: (973) 538-4700 ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC 4 T - 5/7, 5/14, 5/21 & 5/28/09 Fee: $181.56 200 SHEFFIELD STREET Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in SUITE 301 Westfield SHERIFF’S SALE MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. (908) 233-8500 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-(09001553) File no.: XCZ-95894 Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY 4 T - 4/16, 4/23, 4/30 Family owned and operated CHANCERY DIVISION & 5/7/09 Fee: $171.36 personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or UNION COUNTY cremation. Providing personalized and compassionate DOCKET NO. F-20537-08 SHERIFF’S SALE Plaintiff: NAD ACQUISITION 3. LLC VS. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-(09001549) service since 1913 Defendant: MARIE D. SAJOUS; MORTGAGE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, CHANCERY DIVISION 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST NATIONAL UNION COUNTY Offering a full range of services and options BANK OF ARIZONA ITS SUCCESSORS AND DOCKET NO. F-15560-07 Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 ASSIGNS Plaintiff: SOVEREIGN BANK Sale Date: 05/13/2009 VS. William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. to meet your family’s needs Writ of Execution: 03/10/09 Defendant: JAMES H. HEFFERNAN, III; MRS. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution JAMES H. HEFFERNAN, III, WIFE OF JAMES NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public H. HEFFERNAN, III MICHELLE A. (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- HERRERNAN; FORD MOTOR CREDIT COM- 556 Westfield Ave., Westfield TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- PANY, A DE CORPORATION D/B/A JAGUAR TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on CREDIT; JAGUAR CREDIT N/K/A FORD MO- WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of TOR CREDIT COMPANY 908-233-0255 said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Sale Date: 05/13/2009 Charles J. Tombs of their bid available in cash or certified check at Writ of Execution: 02/19/09 the conclusion of the sales. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution NJ Lic. Number 4006 John Dooley, Manager The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Forty One Thousand Sixty One and 57/100*** vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Director $541,061.57. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- NJ. Lic. No. 4100 The property to be sold is located in the Town- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on ship of Westfield in the County of Union, State of WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of www.grayfuneralhomes.com New Jersey. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Premises commonly known as: 411 BOULE- of their bid available in cash or certified check at VARD, WESTFIELDm NEW JERSEY 07090 the conclusion of the sales. BEING KNOWN as LOT 17, BLOCK 3005, on The judgment amount is: ***One Hundred Fifty the official Tax Map if the Twp of Westfield Thousand Three Hundred Forty Seven and 95/ Dimentions: 39.25 feet x 144.25 feet x 33.92 feet 100*** $150,347.95. x 142.62 feet The property to be sold is located in the Town Nearest Cross Street: South Avenue of Westfield in the County of Union, State of New Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Jersey. other charges, and any such taxes, charges, Commonly known as: 115 Wells Street, liens, insurance premiums or other advances Westfield, New Jersey 07090 N ow Offering the New made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested Tax Lot No.: 43 in Block 3502 parties are to conduct and rely upon their own Dimentions of Lot: (Approximately) 158 feet x independent investigation to ascertain whether 70 feet or not any outstanding interest remain of record Nearest Cross Street: East Broad Street Willow View Mausoleum, and/or have priority over the lien being fore- Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. nicipal or tax liens that may be due. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Tax and prior lien info: At the time of publica- Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a tion taxes/sewer/water information was not avail- A Unique Concept in return of the deposit pais. The Purchaser shall able - You must check with the tax collector for have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, exact amounts due. the Mortgagor’s attorney. Total Upset: ***One Hundred Sixty Nine Thou- Memorial Properties. Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Twenty One sand Three Hundred Forty Five and 60/100*** Thousand Three Hundred Seven and 49/100*** $169,345.60 together with lawful interest and $621,307.49 together with lawful interest and costs. costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. eauty, Dignity & Peace an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale B The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the Overlooking Bunnell Pond. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- Family Lots, Single Graves, Niches & Community Mausoleums sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. tisement. Ralph Froehlich Faithfully Serving the Public Since 1868, on 105 Picturesque Acres. Ralph Froehlich Sheriff Sheriff Attorney: Attorney: ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC Fairview Cemetery PHELAN HALLINAN & SCHMIEG, PC 200 SHEFFIELD STREET 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD SUITE 301 Nonprofit • Nonsectarian SUITE 100 MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 (908) 233-8500 1100 East Broad Street • Westfield, NJ (856) 813-5500 File no.: XCZ-87999 908-232-0781 4 T - 4/16, 4/23, 4/30 4 T - 4/16, 4/23, 4/30 & 5/7/09 Fee: $199.92 & 5/7/09 Fee: $185.64 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 7, 2009 Page 9 HonorPark Middle SchoolRoll Third Marking Period Poetry Contest winners, from left to right, are: Leah Andrews, Kate Bagger, Rachel Baron, Chelsea Frisch, Geneva Gleason, Isabelle Ick and Olivia Loggia. SCOTCH PLAINS – Park Middle Plant, Angela Rastelli, Michelle Rinaldo, James School Principal Lisa Rebimbas an- Schetelich, Natasha Segulin, Emma Sherry, Eu- gene Siskoske, Tajah Williams, Noga Area Writers Win Youth nounced the school’s third marking Zaborowski, Kathryn Zawodniak, Eve period honor roll, which can be Zhurbinskiy, Arielle Zuaro viewed below. Poetry, Story Awards Seventh Grade Sixth Grade Honor Roll WESTFIELD – The following stu- The first-place winners have been Distinguished Honor Roll Nathan Abdy, Nada Amer, Michael Auda, dents were among the winners of the sent to the General Federation of Kayla Allen, Andrew Barcia, Mrudhula Kayla Ausbon, Lucio Avelar, Joseph Bonaccorso, Woman’s Club of Westfield Youth Women’s Clubs (GFWC) to be Baskaran, Jacob Beckerman, Samantha Bordman, Rachel Brokaw, Mary Brumfield, Kathryn Poetry and Short Story Contest who judged with entries from other states. Kayla Brady, Morgan Bransky, Olivia Brown, Bumiller, Sara Calabrese, Marina Carvalho, Bryan Buchanan, Shannon Burns, Jamie Bush, Christopher Centinaro, Anna Close, Connor Coll, WASTE-LESS WEDNESDAY…Washington School in Westfield observed Earth went on to win state recognition from The winners will be announced at Mary Coloney, Nicole Conti, Liam Cummings, the New Jersey State Federation of the annual GFWC Convention to be Rachel Butler, Melissa Calabria, Jazmyn Day this year by having a “Waste-Less Wednesday”. Students were asked to Carrington, Allyson Cerini, Corina Checchio, Dariana De Vore, Andrew DeBiasse, Dominick package their lunches in reusable containers in order to significantly decrease Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC.) com- held this year in Cleveland, Ohio. Andrew Ciccarino, Jodie Cornwell, Arianna DiFrancesco, Kathryn Duddy, Josie Dunning, Sean Duthie, Kayli Elsie, Benjamin Evans, lunch waste. The PTO provided each child with a snack container. Pictured, left peting with writers throughout New Correa-Gomez, Stephen Crawford, Justin Cryer, to right, are: fourth graders Chloe Gordner, Olivia Gladis, Christina Seery and Jersey. Roland Crystal, Thomas Cunningham, Natalie Michael Gentile, Jason Geoghegan, Victoria Author David Adler Daniele, Connor Danik, Steven Davies, Christo- Germano, Javier Guerrero, Julie Haggan, Emma Catherine Li with their Waste-Less lunches. Second-place poetry winners are: pher Debellis, Christopher Decker, Tyler Dencker, Hannis-Trowbridge, Michele Hom, Nicole Horn, Leah Andrews (Category 1) for Visits Franklin School Ariana Donaldson, Alexandra Duke, Elisabeth Justin Hudak, Kiera Jacob, Pavel Kalinchak, her poem, “Pouring Friends.” Leah WESTFIELD — Children’s author Duke, Daniel Farrell, Daniel Federico, Emily Matthew Klingebiel, Jasmine Letson, Jillian Crossroads Partners Fidlow, Alexandra Gale, Sophie Giuliani, Hannah Lindenberg, Michael Lockatell, Tatiyana Lofton, is the daughter of Marie and John David Adler recently visited Franklin Jennifer Lynch, Amanda Mach, Thomas Madan, Andrews and is in third grade at Glock, Stephen Handy, Daniel Harcourt, Jeffrey School for Visiting Author Day, spon- Hasiak, Shivanee Hendre, Timothy Hesson, Eliza- Emily Margulies, Laura McGovern, Matthew With Children’s Specialized Franklin Elementary School in sored annually by the Franklin PTO. beth Hom, Brian Howard, Christian Isolda, Nikhil McGowan, Lauren McMorrow, Andrea Westfield. Mr. Adler is most widely known for Jiju, Helen Johns, Pierce Johnston, Joshua McNeely, Jennifer Mintz, Jacob Monzella, Tay- WESTFIELD – Crossroads School, velopmental disabilities. Isabelle Ick (Category 2) for her his series of “Cam Jansen” mysteries, Kamath, Amanda Karacsony, Kaitlyn Killeen, lor Moon, Ross Mulcahy, Casey Murphy, Eliza- a member of Union County Educa- Dr. Uday Mehta, the director of Elizabeth Lamorte-Wright, Michael Lee, Zachary beth Nardone, Ryan Nival, Anthony Nizzardo, poem, “Blooming.” Isabelle is the but has also written several nonfiction Lipshitz, Lauren Lockfeld, Evelyn Logie, Alyssa Christina O’Connor, Emilia O’Leary, Amy tional Services Commission, located Neuro-Developmental Pediatrics and daughter of Patricia and William Ick biographies (including one about Ben- Lopez, Jessica Luong, Rigel Madraswalla, Palumbo, Shannon Reilly, Gabriella Rojas, Darek in Westfield, announced a new part- Associate Medical Director at and is in sixth grade at Roosevelt jamin Franklin, the school’s name- Hannah Matysek, Alyson McGrath, Ryan Rolo-Zarzor, Hannah Rosado, Caroline Ross, nership with Children’s Specialized Children’s Specialized Hospital, was Intermediate School in Westfield. sake), as well as historical fiction for McSherry, Gabriel Migliore, Josh Mineo, Brian Rubin, Kelly Ruggieri, Matthew Sass, Hospital in Mountainside. retained to provide neuro-develop- Alexander Mirabella, Anita Mo, John Musso, Rachel Schack, Kyndal Scobee, Andrew Shanker, First-place poetry winners are: young readers. Nicole Nilsen, Grace O’Brien, Kelsey O’Connor, Ashley Taillon, Eric Tannenbaum, Charles Tay- The Student Consultation Program mental screenings and treatment rec- Geneva Gleason (Category 3) for Anthony Pares, Alan Payne, Keenan Porter, John lor, Alexandra Tevis, Daniel Van Brunt, Jaclyn was developed in response to the ommendations to the 55 students be- her poem, “Death.” Geneva is the Quigley, Isabel Quinones, Megan Rickmers, Jef- Villane, Ty Viola, Devora Ward, Andrew Warne growing challenges many families tween the ages of 3 and 12 currently daughter of Nancy and Scott Gleason frey Rodgers, Jason Rosen, Khansinee face in their attempts to obtain high- attending Crossroads School. Ruangsirin, Danielle Scheu, Jeremy Scialdoni, Eighth Grade and is in seventh grade at Roosevelt Shannon Shaw, John Sheehy, Katarzyna Sierant, quality, timely and cost-effective The service is provided at no cost Intermediate School in Westfield. Steven Skubish, Connor Smith, Peter Distinguished Honor Roll healthcare services for children diag- to the families nor the public school Kate Bagger (Category 4) for her Spiridigliozzi, Elisa Staniec, William Stoll, Abigail Bridge, Brian Burns, Andrew Citera, nosed with autism and/or other de- districts throughout Union County in poem, “The Power of the Mind.” Amanda Suhovsky, Raina Tellado, Philip Tice, John Cunningham, Matthew Debiasse, Colleen which the students are enrolled. David Valian, Phoebe Wahby, Ethan Yoo, Jerry Farrell, Danielle Karacsony, Emily Koprowski, Kate is the daughter of Barbara and Zhu, Lina Zikas, Abbigail Ziobro Christie Leist, Elsa Leistikow, Caroline Lesce, Jump Start Students Students referred to participate in Richard Bagger and is in 10th grade Kelsey Meisch, Savvas Petridis, Amanda the consultation program are observed at Union Catholic Regional High Sixth Grade Raphael, Lyndsay Reed, Elise Ringel, Zoe-Nicole Appreciate Trees by the physician specialist while per- School in Scotch Plains. Stein, Taylor Swaak, Mary Vannatta, Jessica SCOTCH PLAINS – Students in forming typical activities within the First-place short-story winners are: Honor Roll Zhang, Aidan Ziobro Carl Acito, Nicole Baldani, Tori Baliatico, the Jump Start Pre-K classes at natural school environment. Chelsea Frisch (Category l) for BUILDING A MYSTERY…Franklin Brianna Bardwil, Ross Baron, Kimberly Barros, Eighth Grade Honor Roll Brunner School in Scotch Plains ob- The physician obtains feedback her short story, “The Advenutres of first grader Will Loggia shares a smile James Beirne, Colin Brett, Taylor Brown, John Stephanie Araneo, Robert Barone, Kaitlyn served Arbor Day with learning ac- from the teachers and therapists as- Molly.” Chelsea is the daughter of with author David Adler during a pizza Bruckman, Megan Burke, Diamond Carrington, Budis, Toni Carter, William Castore, Christo- tivities that focused on the beauty and signed to the student. Parents are also Amy Flax and Howie Frisch and is lunch held on the PTO’s annual Visit- Kedar Carrington, Brianna Cepparulo, Abraham pher Ciccarino, Kathleen Colonna, Nicholas importance of trees to the environ- ing Author Day. Cho, Mallory Cunningham, Nicholas D’Apuzzo, Demmel, Dahlia Fioretti, Alicia Fung-A-Fat, invited to participate in the assess- in third grade at Franklin Elemen- Sophia Davidov, John Del Sordi, Dustin Justin Glock, Haley Goeller, Justin Grambor, ment, people and animals. ment. This approach allows the phy- tary School in Westfield. During assemblies throughout the Demarsico, Thabitha Dwumfour, Sean Esbrandt, Hannah Greaney, Brianna Jenkins, James Kai- After reading the book “Have You sician to develop a more comprehen- Olivia Loggia (Category 2) for her day, he spoke about his creative pro- Jacqueline Fletcher, Jahtiana Foote, Christian ser, Sonali Kamath, Madeline Krema, Nicole Seen Trees?”, the children were in- sive treatment plan based upon a glo- short story, “Courtney Williamson cess, including how characters are Germano, Matthew Goetz, Bernard Harvin, Wil- Lamastra, David Leavitt, George Leavitt, Briana liam Hochman, Tyler Hubbert, Danielle Hurtado, Lolo, Steven Magnotta, Maxim Maltsev, Fran- spired to use art materials to depict bal assessment of student function- and the Riddles of Cabrunel.” Olivia often inspired by people he knows Angela Ignomirello, Matthew Irslinger, Caroline cisco Marrero, Tyler Martin, Grace McAlindin, trees during seasons of the year. ing across home, school and commu- is the daughter of Wendy and Chris- and how he balances working on more Janssen, Abigail Jenkinson, Briana Johnson, Danielle McDuffie, Melissa McQuoid, Jonathan They made a display in the class- nity settings. topher Loggia and is in fifth grade at than one project at a time. He also Marissa Lamastra, Patrick Lay, David Leong, Miksis, Katherine Minski, Tessa Mitterhoff, room of some everyday things that When asked what makes this pro- Franklin Elementary School in talked about embracing rewriting as Jeffrey Lieblich, Sasha Lofton, Emily London, Aurora Morton, Robert Mrozek, Olivia Nelson, Michaela Lowe, Letizia Macchini, Pietro Colin O’Kell, Renee Oliver, Tara Palkoski, Leya people use that are derived from trees. gram different from other healthcare Westfield. it can transform a “good” story into a Maioriello, Grace Makowski, Caitlin Maldonado, Quinones, Carly Redfield, Bridget Reynolds, After, they munched on a variety of models, Dr. Mehta said, “The consulta- Rachel Baron (Category 4) for her “great” one. Eric Manfra, William McDuffie, Christopher Anna Rivero, John Roberts, Kathryn Rodriguez, foods that come from many different tion program at Crossroad School is short story, “The Postcard.” Rachel Mr. Adler additionally personal- McMahon, William McNeely, Julisa Metellus, Dylan Sands, Monique Santos, Alexander types of trees. The tree snacks in- innovative because it brings the ‘doctor is the daughter of Billie and Bruce ized and autographed copies of his Dylan Miksis, Maya Mitterhoff, Ashley Mo- Segulin, Merhan Shams, Kimberly Shaw, Tara rales, Ashley Muirhead, Christine Nocum, Luke Sweeney, Jo Venice Uriarte cluded apples, bananas, oranges, to the child’ rather than the child to the Baron and is in 10th grade at books that students had purchased Novack, Benjamin Pacaja, Kalen Pagano, Brian pears, peaches, apricots, figs, dates, doctor. Having worked with children Westfield High School in Westfield. prior to the event. Palhares, Ashish Patel, Matthew Perper, Brianna olives, coconut, maple syrup, nuts with developmental disabilities for over Peterson, Naomi Porter, Cullen Reuben, Dagner and chocolate. 30 years, I know that this is the ideal Rivero, Laura Roessle, Gianna Rosello, Todd Local Dentist DR. SUNITA MERRIMAN Ryan, Anthony Savoca, Anthony Schenone, The children decided that trees de- way to assess, treat and follow-up chil- Marcus Shaw, Christopher Sheil, Kola Shomade, served to be thanked, so they went dren.” Trained at The Dawson Academy Amber Simmons, Cameron Smith, Garrett Szeto, outside and gave “thank you hugs” to To learn more, call (908) 232-6655 Andrew Tomasulo, Hallie Traiman, Megan some of the trees. or visit ucesc.org. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 7, 2009 Page 11 VE Day – Victory in Europe Sports Section May 8, 1945 – 64 Years Ago THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-18 BIENKIEWICZ 1-HITS INDIANS, D’ANNUNZIO GETS 3 RBI Baseball Raiders Rip Indians In First Round of UCT, 10-0

By FRED LECOMTE The 11-2 Raiders, who played er- Noting Maxwell’s performance, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times rorless ball, grouped 10 hits with six coach Baylock said, “Johnny has been Gary Binkiewicz added his special walks, six stolen bases and six team a big and pleasant surprise for us. We pitching touch and Joe D’Annunzio miscues to account for all their runs. thought he would do a little pitching had three RBI to lead the top-seeded “We suffered a loss on April 30 here and there but we did not know to Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School against East Side, so we knew we had what degree. He’s been in all of our baseball team past 17th-seeded to get back and get to work. In county big games lately, throwing two or Rahway, 10-0, in six innings in the games, anything can happen and by three innings, either holding down first round of the Union County Tour- no means did we look past Rahway the fort until we get our bats to wake nament in Scotch Plains on May 2. (6-7). Gary on the mound, he’s our up or to close the game out.” Binkiewicz (5-0) kept the Indians guy and that’s helpful. He can pitch Four bungled defensive plays on off-balance with his deceptive deliv- against anyone. We put the ball in the part of the Indians mixed with an ery and “waste no time” workman- play, we played good defense and we RBI single from D’Annunzio put the ship by striking out seven batters, made them make mistakes. Joe Raiders in front 3-0 after two innings. yielding a hit to Eric Dumey and a (D’Annunzio) is a very good player The Raiders added three more runs in David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times walk to starting pitcher Taylor and it was just a matter of time that he the third. Maxwell singled to center ALPHA AND OMEGA IN THE 4X1600…Blue Devil Julian Applebaum, left, ran the leadoff leg of the 4x1600-meter relay Jameison in four innings. John Max- got a ball that he could hit. He did at field and Marcus Rivera looped a and Ryan Scrudato, right insert, ran the anchor leg to bring home a victory. well relieved, striking out one and the end and he let us go home,” said single to right. After both runners allowing three hits. Raider Head Coach Tom Baylock. advanced on a balk call, Mike Ridge lofted an RBI sacrifice to center and WESTFIELD WINS 6400-METER RELAY, POLE VAULT Ricky Shevlin punched a RBI single past second. A two-run fourth gave the Raiders an 8-0 lead. Kevin Maroney slapped Blue Devils Take 3rd, Raiders a bunt single in front of the dish, stole second and crossed home on Maxwell’s sac fly to center. Rivera singled past second, Ridge singled Grab 7th at UCT Boys Relays and Shevlin drilled an RBI single past third. “We are a good team defensively, By DAVID B. CORBIN it out! No holding back!’ I took it,” last position and had a very slim CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Scrudato said. “We wanted it so bad! chance to overtake any of the runners. Union and Rahway finished 1-2, I was a little disappointed from yes- “Running from the back puts pres- See photos of Sports: with respective team totals of 86 and terday. Come back! Revenge! Sum- sure on you, of course, but in situa- 84 and the 2008 champions Westfield mit had us in cross-country. We took tions like this when I’m am like 100 on www.goleader.com placed third with a total of 74 at the them!” meters behind or so, it’s tough to keep UCT Track & Field Relays Union County boys track and field On April 30, after mixing up their it going through the third lap and SPF/Rahway Baseball relays at Kehler Stadium in Westfield foursome somewhat, Kelley (1200), fourth lap. I did make up some ground, Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times SPF/Linden Softball on April 30 and May 1. The Scotch John Henry (400), Kevin Ramos (800) which is good,” Sweeney said. “To- PREVENTING A HIT...Raider shortstop Mike Ridge successfully makes the Westfield/Cranford Lacrosse Plains-Fanwood High School boys and Scrudato (1600) finished fourth morrow, I run the 4x16. In the back of grab on a Rahway line drive. Superb pitching combined with offensive muscle Westfield/Summit Baseball finished seventh with a 33 total. in the distance medley relay with a my mind, I’m saving myself for that equaled a Raider, 10-0 shutout win in the UCT opener. Blue Devils Julian Applebaum, time of 10:50.49. because we were far out of it to place Mike Kelley, Zach Lizmi and Ryan “We changed up our four. We saved high.” Scrudato put it all together on May 1 Josh (Einbinder) for the sprint med. The Raiders, anchored by Sweeney KERR HRs, TRIPLES; MURRAY, JENKINS HIT HOMERS to win the 4x1600 with a time of We didn’t run our best. We’ve got a did place fourth in the 4x1600 with a 18:41.64 to beat out cross-country lot of depth, obviously, but we are time of 19:08.59. The Raiders also rival Summit that finished in 18:45.36. still trying to find what works for us,” placed fourth in the discus with a Scrudato passed the Hilltoppers’ an- Scrudato said. distance of 319’2”, sixth in the 4x400 Blue Devil Baseballers Blast chor at the third lap and had no inten- Raiders Alex Parker (1200), with a time of 3:33.33 and sixth in the tions of relinquishing the lead. Quentin Blackwell (400), Matt triple jump with a distance of 110’3”. “It was a terrific race! My leg, it Alfonso (800) and Martin Sweeney The Blue Devils took third in the actually wasn’t that fast. It was a tight (1600) placed sixth in the event with 4x400 at 3:30.93 and Blue Devils Hilltoppers, 12-0, in UCT pack,” Applebaum said. “Mike and a time of 10:53.92. Working with a Tyler Cusick, Ramos, Andrew Flood Lizmi stayed tough and we came in relatively new group, the veteran and Josh Einbinder crossed third in second (handing off the baton for the Sweeney received the baton in dead CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 By DAVID B. CORBIN “I was a fastball. It was right there. speed. He’s got good speed but he’s anchor leg). Ryan is one of our best Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times I got a good swing on it and hit it out,” got a great eye. In his last game against milers. He gave us that boost we Sophomores Danny Kerr and AJ Kerr said of his home run. “It was just Elizabeth, in his five at bats, he got 25 needed. We are looking forward to Murray became the major part of the like every other day. I was just seeing pitches off them, which means that seeing if we can win this meet. It’s Blue Devil Blue Devils’ wrecking crew and se- the ball well and our team did really the other hitters in the order are going great to contribute that way.” Fast Pitch Softball Camp nior pitcher Chris Jenkins became well today.” to get a chance to see more pitches. “Before my leg, Summit blew open the silencer in a 12-0, five-inning Blue Devil Head Coach Bob He is not overanxious. I would just the lead and one of my teammates victory over the 15th-seeded Summit Brewster, aware of Kerr’s success CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 came over and said, ‘you got to take For girls entering grades 2-9 Hilltoppers in Westfield on May 2. hitting in the leadoff spot, said, “We Batting in the leadoff spot, in his have had him there now for three June 23rd – June 26th, 2009 three at bats, Kerr tripled and scored, games and I think in the three games Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm then blasted a two-run home run over he’s been on base nine of the 10 the right field fence in the first inning, times, which is something you want Where: Westfield High School which plated nine Blue Devils. Kerr the leadoff hitter to do. He’s not your added a single in the second inning. prototypical leadoff hitter with great Camp Director: Maggie McFadden For More Information call: 732-873-5399 Email: [email protected]

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No major jock rash that 45-15-10 since he became the head numbers that will hopefully produce coach Bev Torok, who raised a team- sidelined entire teams. No massive coach in 1929. While some great play- some memorable WHS teams in 2013- best $1,400, was joined by fellow From the archives of The Westfield UCT in 2001 at third singles, claimed suspensions for visiting an after-hours ers had graduated in June – Burke, 14 teachers Maggie McFadden and Kathy Leader and The Scotch Plains- the second singles title this season by place in Plainfield or Elizabeth. Guise, Miller, Pump Vella and Erik Up front for the ‘Cats were Dylan Luckey at the proceedings, which were Fanwood Times – www.goleader.com topping Don Richards of Summit. But … how else to explain what Anderson – nobody could have ex- Elliott, a nice combination of leading to help find the cure for breast cancer. – Click archives. May 4, 2001: In the first round of the happened during 937 at Westfield High pected what happened next. scorer and top defender; scorer- How many of their gym students May 5, 2007: Junior Evan Shapiro Union County baseball tournament, the School? Three weeks into the season, WHS rebounder David Kane; 6-foot-3 Chris would’ve loved seeing them on the tossed just 69 pitches to complete a Blue Devils amassed 12 hits, including By the mid-1930s, WHS had a pretty was 0-3 despite having allowed just Wright, inside-outside threat Pat stage singing, “I Will Survive” and seven-inning perfect game in a three-run home run from junior catcher solid reputation for football, track, three touchdowns, all in the fourth Decker at small forward and Michael “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” Westfield’s one-hour and twenty-five Josh Ludmer and a colossal solo shot tennis and baseball. quarter of 6-0 losses to Somerville, Androconis. Almost like karaoke night at the Trol- minute, 6-0, victory over Summit in the from senior Mike Duelks, and muzzled But after the clock struck midnight Millburn and North Plainfield. A score- Bryon Lessner was the team’s 3- ley! first round of the Union County Tour- the Brearley Bears, 12-4. on New Year’s Eve 1936, things started less tie at Madison was followed by point gunner and Matt Smoot pro- BIRTHDAY BOY nament in Westfield. Shapiro struck out May 8, 1999: The seesaw battle to go sour, and they didn’t completely the season’s lone clunker, a 46-0 drub- vided another outside threat. The ball- None of us has any control of our six Hilltoppers and received fine defen- between the Blue Devils and the turn around until the calendar said bing at the hands of Columbia. handling chores went to Eric Shor, birthdays. But you have to wonder sive support from his infielders. Raider girls track and field teams con- 1938. West Orange won 13-0, then Sum- Sanjay Sujan, Evan Garfinkel and Matt why things worked out the way they May 7, 2005: The Raider girls won tinued when the Raiders out-pointed mit 12-0. Duncan kept moving play- Storcks, another long-range threat. the team title at the Union County Re- OK, the ’37 basketball team had an did for faithful reader Rich Danks the Blue Devils, 126-116, for the 11-7 record, but that season had started ers around, trying to find a combina- Also contributing were Jacob Boyle, lays at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield Watchung Conference National Divi- (WHS, ’68). The recent death of with a total of 86. Michelle Regg, with in 1936. When the snows had melted tion that might turn things around. The Marc Luino, Jack Douglas, Zack Marilyn Chambers brought an email sion title at Gary Kehler Stadium. Plainfield game was played in a down- Birkenthal and Chris Callahan. a meet-best distance of 33-9.75 and Blue Devil Megan Shutts won the and the spring of ’37 finally arrived, from “The Dunker” that he shared the Natasha Celius at 30-11.5 captured first 800-meters with a time of 2:27.4 and WHS athletics never thawed out. pour and neither team could score. The coaches were Rick Elliott same birthday (April 22) as the former in the triple jump with a distance of 64- fought off a strong challenge from Coach Brose Thompson’s baseball That put it all on Thanksgiving Day, (WHS, ’80), captain of the ’79 foot- actress/Ivory snow girl. Apparently 9.25 (SPF record). Katie Zaleski, with Raider Erin Kelly in the 1,600, win- team – featuring solid players like with Pearl River (N.Y.) the opponent; ball team; Tom Decker (Holy Trinity, unknown to Danks, April 22 was also a meet-best clearance of 9-6, and Erin ning 5:28.2-5:28.5. Shutts also teamed Mount Howarth, Marty Burke, Al the previous two Turkey Day oppo- ’74), a basketball-baseball standout the birthday of the late, great Bettie Rossi at 7-6, set a meet record in the with Andrea Constandis, Tara Pfieffer, Jack Crichton, Ben Hargrave, nents were also from New York’s for the Braves; and Billy Kane (WHS, Page, the most well known “pin-up” pole vault with a total height of 17-0. Bhandari and Heather Dennis to win Joe Guise, George Hess, Charlie Rockland County: Nyack and ’77), a starting point guard on the girl of the 1950s – or so I’ve been told. May 2, 2003: The Summit the 4x400 with a time of 4:29.1. Miller, Sal Zollo and Joe Urciuoli – Haverstraw. Watchung Conference Blue Devils Danks, the now 59-year-old former Hilltoppers remained Union County May 6, 1998: Raider Marissa Lorenz had an 0-6 record when athletic direc- In the fourth quarter of a scoreless team that featured Boo Bowers and Kool Jerk (along with Bob Brewster, Tournament boys tennis champs by hit a long sacrifice fly to center field to tor Bob Duncan canceled their season battle, WHS drove to the Pearl River Spud Monroe. the Anderson brothers and others), winning four of the five classes to total bring home Chrissy Romeo with the due to “lack of a playing field.” The 8-yard line. But Art Wolff’s field goal PAP’S LAW also shares his birthday with Jack 96 points at Donald Van Blake courts in game-winning seventh run against the final game was a 20-4 loss to Colum- attempt hit the upright and bounced Back in the late 1960s and early Nicholson, basketball’s Bimbo Coles Plainfield on May 2. Westfield took Linden softball team in Scotch Plains. bia on May 4. out. WHS got the ball back but Cliff ’70s, Westfield had two summer base- and Spencer Haywood, ex-NHLer second with 76 points and Blue Devil The victory qualified the Raiders for Unbelievable as that may sound, it Beardslee was intercepted and Pearl ball teams – what is now called Travel Zarley Zalapski, former Giants QB senior Dave Eisenberg, who won the the state tournament. was only the beginning. River drove in for a late touchdown. Baseball. The American League team Jeff Hostetler, and music’s Glen The tennis team, under coach Fred That’s no wins, seven losses, two was coached by Doug Merrill and Campbell, Jack Nitzsche, Charles Rope, went 0-10. No wins, 10 losses! ties … and no points scored. Charlie Schrope, the Nationals by Bob Mingus and Peter Frampton. Two losses to both Bound Brook and And that’s 0-23-2 for baseball, ten- Brewster Sr., Pat Papaccio, myself and (FYI: My October 19 birthday is North Plainfield! In those 10 matches, nis and football, three of the school’s Joe (the Mailman) Wheatley. shared with Amy Carter, Brad which included a 9-0 loss to Blair best sports. And the basketball team Papaccio, a.k.a. “Pappy,” who Daugherty, Evander Holyfield, John Academy, WHS won eight sets and slumped to 5-12 the following year; passed away several years ago, was an Lithgow, Peter Tosh, Dave Guard of lost 46. Things were so bad that the and the perennially strong golf team amazing guy, driving a beer truck dur- the original Kingston Trio, journalist school’s Athletic Council awarded was 1-10 in 1938. ing the day, dispensing life lessons on Jack Anderson and pitching legend only one varsity letter, to Bill Sims, After much success through the the ball field every night. Joe and I Mordecai (Three-Finger) Brown. and “turned down” the other four 1940s, WHS had another sports de- used to call his witticisms “Pap’s Law” IN THE (E)MAIL players. cline in the ’50s. But since then things and there are three I still remember: After last week’s Den, about how have been good. In fact, in its 110-plus a) Never start putting the bats away powerful a combined WHS and SP-F 2009 RAIDER years of sports, WHS has won 68.3 until the final out is made. would be, we got an e-mail from faith- HOW SERIOUS ARE YOU ABOUT percent of over 18,000 varsity con- b) Never break up a winning combi- ful reader Jerry Livesey, who reminded SOCCER CAMP tests. nation. how good the 1971 WHS cross-coun- BASKETBALL? So, next time you get down in the c) Never keep the ball from your try team would have been, adding SP- at Scotch Plains - dumps about a loss or two, just re- best pitcher when it’s his turn to pitch; F’s Vince Cartier and Tim Provost to a Fanwood High School member back to 1937 and remember it it could always rain the next two or team that won county, conference, • Tired of Camps with 150 players? “The Only Local Camp could be worse. three days. sectional and state Group 4 honors Not Held in a Park!” WILDCATS UPDATE THIS AND THAT with Dave Gray, Ted Kamins, Steve Once upon a long-ago time there Pingry beat WHS 9-6 last week in Thatcher, Joe Giaimo, Mike Gabar- Our 16th Consecutive Season • This is the time to improve your was a semipro football team in town. boys lacrosse to retain the annual dine, Jim Brown, Glenn Larsen and They were called the Westfield Wild- Bristol Cup trophy for a second straight Buddy Walton. game and get ready for next JULY 6-10 cats and they played their home games year. The Big Blue lead the series 8-7, DEVIL OF THE WEEK JULY 27-31 on Sunday afternoons in the 1940s at although WHS still has a 6-4 advan- This week’s winner of a free sub season. a place called the Downer Street Oval. tage this decade. from Al the Owner at Westfield Subs Goal Keeper Training Those Wildcats are disappeared into After a nice week, which saw them (261 South Avenue East, now open the pages of time, an almost unknown beat highly regarded Millburn and • Individual workouts with a State Tactical Camp for Teams seven days a week) is Dean Thomp- Novice to Advanced part of the athletic past of our town. Bridgewater-Raritan, the netsters cap- son. After winning a three-setter to Championship coach. But their name is still alive, in the tured the Newark Academy Invita- clinch a 3-2 win over Millburn, the Grades 1-11 persons of the Westfield Wildcats youth tional for the third straight year over senior tennis co-captain won all three Indoor Facilities basketball team. For the past four years the weekend. They beat Livingston, matches over the weekend to help Dan Doherty Boys & Girls they have been the scourge of the area, Delbarton and Newark Academy. This WHS win the Newark Academy Invi- 2008 Union County Coach of the Year Fully Insured recently finishing up a 37-3 season weekend saw the return of injured co- tational. His straight set win in the that gives them a four-year record of captain Greg (Pong) Luppescu. If he final avenged a three-set loss to the Director Home of the 149-13. stays healthy, WHS will be 10 deep. same player in the decisive match at Tom Breznitsky 7 time After a slow 3-3 start as fourth grad- The baseball team played Union the Delbarton Invitational two weeks -Limited Availability- SP-FHS NJ State Champion Boys Varsity Coach Boys’ Soccer Team ers, the Wildcats have gone 146-10, yesterday in the county tournament earlier. winning the Garden State League, the and would play again Saturday, likely The Devil’s Den appears Thursday Contact at 732-995-2924 For More Information, Please Call: Central Jersey League, the Bi-County against Cranford, if they won. And the in The Westfield Leader during the Tom Breznitsky (908) 322-6102 League and a league in Montgomery softball team plays at Linden tonight school year. 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By FRED LECOMTE Melchionna to score three runs in the play by leftfielder Colineri, who Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times bottom of the first. In the third, Frees gunned down the runner headed to Pitcher Angela Riscinti recorded singled, Melchionna drilled an RBI second. The next batter poked a single, 10 strikeouts and yielded six hits, triple and later scored on stole second and scored on a while walking one in the Linden High Czajkowski’s sac fly to center to put Melchionna’s single, making the School softball team’s 8-4 victory the Tigers ahead, 5-0. score 7-4. over Scotch Plains-Fanwood in The Raiders did, however, tag The momentum played itself out in Scotch Plains on April 29. Riscinti in the bottom of the inning on the sixth. After Erin Wash singled, Kelly Cianciotta whacked a solo a solo home run blast off the ‘metal Melchionna hammered an RBI home run and swiped two bases for stick’ of Cianciotta. double. Mineo provided the tranquil- the 6-6 Raiders. Jess Colineri thumped “She came hard and in all day, so I izer to the Tigers with a sliding, dirt a two-run double. Olivia Brokaw knew to get ready and drive one out digging putout. drilled an RBI double and singled, there. We needed to get some sort of “I love diving for the ball. Nor- and Nikki Mineo launched a double. a spark going. That kind of started it,” mally, I just don’t think up there when The Tigers tagged Amanda White Cianciotta said. the ball is lined toward short. Wher- (2-5) for 14 hits, however White did The Raiders found more success in ever it goes, I go and usually it results not walk a batter. Courtney the fourth. Mineo lined a double to in a good play,” Mineo said. Melchionna went 3-for-4 with three center then robbed third. Camilla Bach “Defensively, we work pretty hard. RBI, Erica Czajkowski had two hits walked and Colineri scorched her two- Outfield has some new girls out there David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times and drove in two runs, and Alexis run double to deep center. Brokaw and they were on, definitely. As a SCORING THE FOURTH RUN…Senior Mike Clark scuffs home plate to score the fourth run of a nine-run first inning Frees rapped a two-run triple. later drove Colineri home with a centerfielder, I really try to cover as that set the stage for a 12-0 shutout of Summit. much ground as possible, working on being aggressive,” Cianciotta added. Linden 302 021 0 8 Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 001 300 0 4 Baseball Blue Devils Blast Summit, 12-0, in UCT Lady Blue Devils Rap CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 love to see those two sophomores fly, while Max Fusaro (1-for-1) and Jenkins retired the first six batters he Vikings, 9-0, in UCT (Kerr, Murray), how good they are Mike Clark both walked and scored in faced and finished with seven strikeouts, Senior Alyson Mostkowitz tossed going to be in the future.” that defining inning. while walking four. He was well on his a two-hitter as the fourth-seeded, Murray, who had two plate appear- Clark wobbled an infield single in way to recording his third no-hitter of 9-2 Westfield High School softball ances, hammered a two-run homer over the second inning then Jenkins the season until Hilltopper Eric Forsell team shutout the Union Catholic the leftfield fence then added an RBI slammed his two-run shot over the tapped a little dinker over third with one Vikings, 9-0, in the first round of double that concluded the scoring in leftfield fence to push the lead to 11- out in the top of the fifth inning. the Union County Tournament in the first inning. Rob Granstrand doubled 0. In the fourth inning, Mike Forgash “Jenkins! The game is fun to him. Westfield on May 2. Katie Abruzzo and scored, Rob Anderson and Mike reached base on an error then scored It’s not a business. He just loves to went 3-for-4, scored three times Lessner each ripped RBI singles, Matt after Phil Queller’s single to right play,” coach Brewster said. and had four RBI. Cyndil Matthew Isabella singled and scored and Jenkins was mishandled. Dave Babetski also Summit 000 00 0 and Katie Easler scored three times. (1-for-1, 3 RBI) lofted an RBI sacrifice singled in the inning. Westfield 920 1x 12 Kimberley Aslanian Haley

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 the 4x800 with a time of 8:11. row in 2001. in the team shot put with a distance of Despite the wet conditions on May “I thought we did pretty well. It 123’5” and Blue Devils Josh 1, Blue Devil senior Dave Fishman could have been better. Better Firestone, Tyler Mase, who had the tied his personal best with a clearance handoffs! But we know we can fix it,” longest throw of the day at 44' 4", and of 12 feet and junior Tim Woods said Williams, who also thought that Neil Amato placed third with a dis- cleared 11 feet to win the pole vault Jordan Johnson went out well after he tance of 122’5.25”. Raiders Bonacum, with a height of 23 feet. Fishman just passed the baton to him. Brown and Frank Milano placed third missed his attempts at 12’6”. Raiders In an incredibly stacked race, Blue in the javelin with a combined dis- Alex Carow and John Domanski Devils Saunders (200), Ricardo tance of 424’3” and Blue Devils Jor- placed second in the event at 20 feet. Johnson (200), Pat Gray (400) and dan Johnson, Ricardo Johnson and “I have improved on my running, Einbinder (800) crossed second in the Williams placed third in the team so in these conditions, it seems like it sprint medley relay with a time of long jump with a distance of 58’1.75”. helped anyway because it makes it 3:35.53 behind Union Farmers Ellison Blue Devils Brian Henry, Bob easier to bend the pole. I was pretty Lucien, Andre Highsmith, Bayaan McKeon and Jordan Johnson tied for frustrated because I got most of my Oluyandi and Jon Jackson who crossed second in the high jump with a height body over it but I landed on it on the first at 3:33.32. Receiving the baton in of 16’6”, while Saunders, Andrew way down, but I think that is some- second position, Einbinder knew he Gates, Williams and Ricardo Johnson thing I can fix pretty easily,” said had to, not only pass Jackson, but also crossed fourth in the 4x200 with a Fishman, who added that he could do get a big lead in order to hold off his time of 1:32.06. The Blue Devils also some handstands, but he really was well-known kick down the stretch. finished fifth in the 400 hurdles with a time of 3:05.37. BOYS TEAM TOTALS: 1. Union 86, 2. Rahway 84, 3. Westfield 74, 4. Union Catholic 38, 5. Summit 35, 6. Plainfield 34, 7. Scotch Plains- Fanwood 33, 8. New Providence 25, 9. Johnson 23, 10. Governor Livingston 21, 11. Elizabeth, Cranford 13, 13. Ora- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times tory 7, 14. Roselle Catholic 6, 15. Lin- GETTING TO THE BALL FIRST…Blue Devil Chelsea Bryk, No. 2, gets to the ball first. The Blue Devils out-hustled the den 2 Cougars all afternoon to grab a 19-8 victory. BOYS – FIRST PLACE: 4x100: Plainfield (Stephon Knox, Isaiah Gill, Daniel Woods, Tristan Simms) 42.07 ties meet record HOFFMAN GETS 5 GOALS, McCARTHY 4 GOALS, 4 ASST. 4x200: Plainfield (Knox, Woods, Gill, Rajohn Staton) 1:28.52 4x400: Rahway (Pierre Darisme, Merquis Barnes, Chris Brown, Ricky Draughn) 3:21.14 Blue Devils Attack to Pounce 4x800: Union Catholic (Evan Gingrich, Dan daCosta, Matt O’Donnell, DJ Thornton) 8:04.35 4x1,600: Westfield (Applebaum, Kelley, Lizmi, Scrudato) 18:41.64 On Cougar Lady Laxers, 19-8 SHUTTLE HURDLES: Rahway (Chris Whythe, Jose Pena-Benjamin, Vinny Marcino, Darisme) 1:01.3 By DAVID B. CORBIN Junior Val Hoffman, who finished goals, the second after an alert scoop INTERMEDIATE HURDLES: Rahway Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times (Whyte, Pena-Benjamin, Pierre with five goals and an assist, set the in front of the goal area. Frega fol- Darisme) 2:52.4 Learning quickly from its 13-9 pace with a stuffing goal on an assist lowed with a goal then the McCarthy- DISTANCE MEDLEY: Union Catholic setback to Governor Livingston on from Kate Brennan (3 goals, 2 as- to-Hoffman combination upped the (daCosta, Mike Veikshans, Gingrich, April 27, the Westfield High School sists), who will be Student Council David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Thornton) 10:34.19 Blue Devils’ lead to 15-5. Later, RAIDER ANCHOR MAN…Raider senior Martin Sweeney ran the anchor leg of SPRINT MEDLEY: Union (Ellison girls lacrosse team wasted no time President next year, just after the open- McCarthy used a slick, pivoting ma- the 4x1600-meter relay and picked up ground to earn fourth place. Lucien, Andre Highsmith, Bayaan pouncing on the Cranford Cougars, ing minute. Two minutes later, the neuver to net another goal. Cougar Oluyandi, Jon Jackson) 3:33.32 19-8, at Kehler Stadium in Westfield same combination made it 2-0. Se- Kitty Goski pushed in a goal then HIGH JUMP: Union (Martin on April 29. nior Liz McCarthy, who finished with not that great at gymnastics. Einbinder made up the ground at the Prokopovich, Stan Pluviose, Chris Fore- Brennan, McCarthy and Hoffman Blue Devils Todd Saunders, end of his first lap but Jackson turned man) 16’7” Just like the GL Highlanders, who four goals and four assists, attacked added goals. Shan finalized the scor- Jhakyse Williams, Jordan Johnson and on the burners to win. LONG JUMP: Union (Prokopovich, seized the opportunity to grab an the middle and scored. Seconds later, ing with an unassisted goal. Ricardo Johnson, respectively, “We run against these guys all the Pluviose, Raheem Richardson) 59’3.5” early 5-0 lead on April 27, the 5-3 Anna Powell (goal, assist) fired in a “We came out knowing that we POLE VAULT: Westfield (Fishman, Blue Devils attacked immediately to goal then McCarthy, assisted by crossed third in the 4x100 with a time time. We know Jon Jackson has his Woods) 23’0” needed to have our game on. We of 43.91 in a very fast race, which was kick. I was anticipating it. I tried to SHOT PUT: Johnson (Matt Cardona, grab a 5-0 lead over the 4-6 Cougars Katherine Frega (2 goals, assist) gave didn’t underestimate our competitor won by Plainfield with a meet record- keep him off but he got me at the end,” Kyle Cannetti, Nikos Sakellis) 125’1.75” within the first eight minutes. The the Blue Devils a 5-0 lead. and we really wanted to come back tying time of 42.07, which was also Einbinder said. DISCUS: Rahway (Derreck Colvin, Cary difference, however, was that the Midway through the half, Nikki from our loss against GL. We played Jones, Troy Eastman) 329’7” Blue Devils never stopped attacking Kleiman (4 goals, assist) on an assist set by Plainfield’s Chris Stephens, Ty Raiders Matt McQuoid, Dave JAVELIN: Rahway (Eastman, Colvin, really well as a team, not only just Epps, Carl Williams and Shawn Far- Kreps and Tim Bonacum took second Derrick Hayes) 454’10” and never let the Cougars back into from Mailin-Chop Shan (2 goals, 2 individual players,” Hoffman said. the game. assists) earned the Cougars their first “We (Hoffman and McCarthy) have goal but Blue Devil Julia Conroy on been working well together. We are Hoffman’s assist made the score 6-1. compatible players. We’re similar. Kleiman one-hopped in another goal We’re fast. We know how to work the but Blue Devils Jenna Sharkey, Jill ball well, especially off of each other. Shott and Frega answered with re- It was important to win this game for spective goals. Cougars Kathy Bausch the Union County Tournament,” and Shan netted goals to make the McCarthy said. score 9-4 at the half. Throughout the game, the Blue Eighteen seconds into the second Devils were beating the Cougars to half, McCarthy set up Hoffman with the ball, limiting their attack time. another goal. After Kleiman added But when Cranford did go on the her third goal, Blue Devil Kelsey Lee offensive, the Westfield defense suc- (Powell assist) flicked in a goal then cessfully stepped up to the challenge Brennan came back with a pair of as did freshman goalie Sarah Chan- dler, who finished with 17 saves. PUBLIC NOTICE “Our defense knew who our marks should be and we kept them out of the TOWN OF WESTFIELD center. When we do that, we know BOARD OF EDUCATION that everyone had to be coming back, NOTICE TO BIDDERS so we know who can get the ball and Sealed proposals will be received by the how to mark back up. By clearing the Board of Education of the Westfield School ball after that, we got possession District, Union County, New Jersey, at the back,” Hoffman explained. Colts Neck $5,750,000 Westfield $2,750,000 Colts Neck $2,499,000 Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, New Jersey, for the following “Sarah has become more confi- Architectural Masterpiece! Built by Neighbor & Extensively renovated 11 room Georgian Colonial. Elegant, functional, warm and comfortable, this 4.6 acre supplies, equipment or services: Groves, custom designed 25 room Mansion exudes lux- Quality craftsmanship abound combining classic estate was built in 2000 and completely remodeled dent. She’s being patient on clearing urious comfort. charm with modern luxury. in 2006. BID FOR: the ball. The defense did a pretty B 10-07 CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES FOR good job. The defense needed to re- THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR Ann Wiltz, Broker/Sales Associate 732-946-9600 Kimberly Haley, Sales Associate 908-233-5555 Teresa (Tracy) Pavlinetz, Sales Associate 732-946-9600 deem themselves from the Governor BIDS DUE: Livingston game and they practiced MAY 27, 2009 AT 2:00 PM really hard yesterday. They were re- The bids will be received at the Admin- ally able to hone in on what they istration Building, 302 Elm Street, wanted to do,” McCarthy said. C Westfield, New Jersey 07090, on the date oldwell Banker and at the time indicated, and then publicly Cranford 4 4 8 opened and read aloud. Westfield 9 10 19 Bids must be in strict compliance with Previews International specifications. Specifications may be se- PUBLIC NOTICE cured from, Purchasing Office 302 Elm Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 (908) TOWN OF WESTFIELD has been refining the 789-4407. Bids must be made on the BOND ORDINANCE proposal forms in the manner designated. STATEMENT AND SUMMARY Proposals must be endorsed on the out- Westfield $2,395,000 world’s most luxurious Westfield $2,179,000 side of the sealed envelope, with the name The bond ordinance, the summary terms Majestic Center Hall Colonial boasts a floor plan of Breathtaking one of a kind property. 14 rooms, 5 of the bidder, the bidder’s address and the of which are included herein, has been spacious rooms, elegant details and amenities bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths, Great room, 3 name of the supplies, equipment, or ser- finally adopted by the Town Council of the lifestyles since 1933. vices for which the bid is submitted. It is Town of Westfield, in the County of Union, throughout. 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths. stone fireplaces, library & more. understood and agreed that proposals may State of New Jersey, on May 5, 2009, and Previews continues be delivered before the time or at the place the 20-day period of limitation within which Jayne Bernstein, Sales Associate 908-233-5555 John C. Wiley, Sales Associate 908-233-5555 specified for opening. The Board of Edu- a suit, action or proceeding questioning cation assumes no responsibility for bids the validity of such ordinance can be com- to be a dominant mailed or misdirected in delivery. No bids menced, as provided in the Local Bond shall be received after the time desig- Law, has begun to run from the date of the nated. first publication of this statement. Copies real estate source Bidding shall be in conformance with the of the full ordinance are available, at no applicable requirements of cost and during regular business hours, at N.J.S.A.18A:18A-1 et.seq., pertaining to the Clerk’s office for members of the gen- for the exceptional the “Public School Contracts Law”. eral public who request the same. The The Board of Education of the Town of summary of the terms of such bond ordi- Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, nance follows: home market, reserves the right to reject any or all bids TITLE: A BOND ORDINANCE pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-2(s), (t), (x), TO AUTHORIZE THE IM- (y), 18A:18A-4(a), 18A:18A-22, and to PROVEMENT OF WILLOW attracting the world’s waive any informalities. The Board further GROVE ROAD (FROM reserves the right to take such alternates Long Branch $1,999,900 Holmdel $1,925,000 RAHWAY AVENUE TO LAM- as they deem appropriate, and in any Extraordinary oceanfront opportunity. Dramatic 4/5 most qualified luxury Located in The Gables, surrounded by approximately BERTS MILL ROAD) IN, BY order that the Board feels may be in the AND FOR THE TOWN OF bedroom, 3.5 bath End Unit with upgrades galore 2.5 most coveted acres ideal for team sports or a walk best interest of theWestfield Public School WESTFIELD, IN THE COUNTY and spectacular ocean views. in the woods. District. home buyers. OF UNION, STATE OF NEW All bidders are required to comply with JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE Barbara Scaffidi, Sales Associate 732-449-0093 Barbara Alvarez, Sales Associate 732-946-9600 the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et. THE SUM OF $240,000 TO seq., Affirmative Action Against Discrimi- PAY THE COST THEREOF, nation and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et. seq. TO MAKE A DOWN PAY- Corporate bidders are required by law MENT, TO APPROPRIATE A (Chapter 33, Laws of 1977) to submit a list STATE GRANT, TO AUTHO- of names and addresses of all stockhold- RIZE THE ISSUANCE OF ers owning 10% or more of their stock. BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH A Non-Collusion Affidavit and a Con- APPROPRIATION AND TO tractor Questionnaire/Certification also PROVIDE FOR THE ISSU- must be filed with the bid. The bid package ANCE OF BOND ANTICIPA- will also include other documents that must TION NOTES IN ANTICIPA- be completed and returned with the bid. TION OF THE ISSUANCE OF Failure to comply with Instructions to Bid- SUCH BONDS. ders and to complete and submit all required forms, may be cause for disqualifi- Purpose(s): Improvement of Willow Westfield $1,803,000 Westfield $1,659,000 Westfield $1,450,000 cation and rejection of the bid. Grove Road (from Rahway Avenue to All bidders shall submit with their bid Lamberts Mill Road), including roadway Fabulous Penthouse in The Savannah. Quality Beautiful new construction and ready to move into. Sunny, spacious 12 room. 6 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 3 package a copy of the New Jersey Busi- reconstruction and installation of curbs, throughout. Wonderful in town location. Concierge State of the art kitchen and baths. Open 2 story foyer. half baths. Great Family room adjacent to large ness Registration Certificate as issued by undertaking of drainage improvements and service and more. Close to town, train,and schools. kitchen. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 7, 2009 Page 15 SPF GIRLS WIN TEAM TRIPLE JUMP, SHOT PUT TITLES Raiders Place 5th, Blue Devils Take 6th in UCT Girls Relays

By DAVID B. CORBIN Stevens-Haas, Jennifer Porch and distance of 243’5” and Blue Devils Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Casey Reimlinger placed sixth in the Naimah Turner, Arielle Burns and AL Johnson High School easily long jump with a distance of 42’8”. Grace Mustard placed fifth with a won the team title with a total of 84 at Raiders Kim Wenson, Danielle distance of 228’10”. Raiders Adams the Union County girls track and field Schweizer and Malonia Miles took (200), Kim Shelus (200), Ali Pearl relays held at Kehler Stadium on April top honors in the shot put with a (400) and Brittney Veeck (800) fin- 30 and May 1. The Raiders won two combined distance of 95’9.25”. Blue ished fourth in the sprint medley re- relay events and placed fifth with 44 Devils Lisa Nehring, Bridget Grogan, lay with a time of 4:23.34. Blue Dev- points followed by the Blue Devil Amanda Garfinkel and Tara Handza ils Ashley Edwards, Alex Hawkins, girls with 43 points. crossed third in the 4x800 with a time VannEpp and Irving crossed fifth in Raiders Sara Canfield, Whitney of 10:06.67 followed by the Raiders the 4x100 with a time of 51.63. Adams and Emily Nagourney took at 10:07.1. Cranford Cougars Kelly Burke, a second in the team long jump with a Alyssa Hatch (1200), Garfinkel junior who cleared 11 feet, and senior combined distance of 46’5.5”. (400), Bridget Grogan (800) and Lilas Humen totaled 19’6” to break Canfield had a strong leap of 17’4”. Nehring (1600) finished fifth in the the previous meet record of 18 feet in

“We are better than we showed. We distance medley relay with a time of the pole vault set by New Providence David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times have a hurt girl (Nagourney), who has 13:16. Summit’s Nikki Hallenborg, in 2006 and Cranford in 2007. WORKING ON THE LONG RUN…Blue Devil Lisa Nehring ran the second leg of the 4x1600-meter relay. Westfield a sprained ankle. It was really good Nasia Jones, Danielle Allocco and Stevens-Haas and Emily Harris finished third with a time of 22:55.36. that she jumped. It showed a lot of Kearsley Olcott crossed first in a time placed fourth in the event with a height heart. We were close to getting first. of 12:30.6 to break the meet record of of 14 feet. We really wanted it but I’m happy 12:31.9 set by the Raiders in 2007. “It was exciting. We broke our own with how we did,” Canfield said. Hatch, Nehring, Aileen Grogan and record. Burke has cleared 11’6” a few Canfield and Adams, along with Shannon Murray crossed third in the times this season. Lilas is coming off Camille Handy, however, took top 4x1600 with a time of 22:56.36. an ankle injury. Her best last year was honors in the triple jump with a com- Blue Devils Sophia DeVita, 10’6” and she went 8’6”. We will take bined distance of 100’9”. Blue Dev- Amanda Marcatullio and Daniella it! It’s a start,” said Cranford coach ils Sirena VanEpps, Claire Stevens- Ciampa placed third in the 400 hurdles Pete Kane, a 1997 Scotch Plains- Haas and Kelly Irving placed fourth with a time of 3:37.43. The Raiders Fanwood High School graduate. in the event with a distance of 91’1.5”. placed third in the team discus with a Blue Devils Edwards, DeVita, Marcatullio and Garfinkel placed third in the 4x400 with a time of 4:08.3 and Edwards, Hawkins, VanEpps and Irv- ing crossed fifth in the 4x200 with a time of 1:49.13. Blue Devils Stevens- Haas, VanEpp, Hannah Purdy and Alexis Murphy placed fifth in the shuttle hurdles with a time of 1:14.25 and the Raiders and placed fifth in the javelin with a distance of 229’4”. GIRLS TEAM TOTALS: 1. Johnson 84, 2. Cranford 54, 3. Plainfield 50, 4. Union 45, 5. Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SPF) 44, 6. Westfield 43, 7. Summit, Rahway 36, 9. Governor Livingston 27.5, 10. New Providence 25, 11. Roselle 24.5, 12. Kent Place 10, Union Catholic 7, 14. Roselle Catholic 6, 15. Elizabeth 1 GIRLS – FIRST PLACE: 4x100: Roselle (Kelly Hawkins, Danielle Reid, Gennera Randall, Kaprice James) 49.66 4x200: Union (Kyra Kemp, Jadeen Ser- vice, Shereka Barrett, Ugonna Ndu) 1:47.23 4x400: Johnson (Lauren Czapla, Megan Etzel, Sofia Artega, Nicole Marzano) 4:04.54 4x800: Summit (Kearsley Olcott, Alex Reid, Katie Watson, Nikki Hallenborg) ! 9:45.46 David B. 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It does not matter who’s up up a little but still try to start off with there, we’re totally confident with strikes and get ahead. When I throw everyone,” D’Annunzio said. “Going the pitches to were Louis (Mazzella) back to my last at bat; you just try to sets up, I always think we are going to get a good piece on the ball and end it win,” Bienkiewicz said after the game. early. It’s only the first round, so we “Our defense is great behind Gary. try to save our pitchers as long as we The guy throws a lot of ground balls, can.” he let’s us make the plays, while “Taking a loss like that against making us look better than we are out Eastside is tough but to come back there. Offensively, speed is a key to today and get that bad taste out of our our game and that’s exactly what we mouths definitely is a big thing. We employed here today,” Ridge added. definitely are a confident team but David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Raider offense added the fin- not too overconfident. We know what HONORING DOM DEO…Pictured, left to right, Pete Osborn of TLC, who has CRANFORD COUGAR OF THE WEEK…Junior Nick Cook is currently bat- ishing touches with two runs in the we have to do and when we do all of succeeded Dom Deo as UCSSL Commissioner, Dom’s son Derek Deo, Dom’s wife ting .380 with three home runs for the varsity baseball team. He also whacked a sixth. Maxwell and Rivera walked, the little things in the game, every- Judy Deo, and 60s Division Coordinator Norm Stumpf, who has succeeded Dom walk-off two-run home run against Governor Livingston and had a game- as manager of Creative Industries, kick off the season opening game. winning double against Roselle Catholic. Louis Mazzella punched a single and thing gets to where they need to be,” D’Annunzio ended the game with a D’Annunzio concluded. two-run double into deep center field. Rahway 000 000 0 See it all on the web in color . . . “All through our lineup – one Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 213 202 10 www.goleader.com through nine – we have people who UCSSL’s 20th Year Begins can put the ball in play, but obviously Kevin Maroney Named News 12 Athlete of Week With Tribute to Dom Deo Kevin Maroney from Scotch The Union County Senior Softball Dom’s contribution to the UCSSL, as Plains-Fanwood High School has League (UCSSL) opened its 20th sea- a Charter Member and of his progres- been honored as the “News 12 New son on April 27 with a ceremony sion to the position of League Com- Jersey/NJEA (New Jersey Educa- honoring Dom Deo prior to the TLC/ missioner, after which Derek Deo tion Association) Scholar Athlete Creative Industries game. threw out the ceremonial first pitch of of the Week,” an award that recog- Dom, one of the group of men, who the league’s 2009 season. nizes significant achievements in formed the UCSSL two decades ago, In a well-played match of 60+ Divi- the classroom, as well as on the passed away in August. He had been a sion powers, TLC edged Creative by a playing field. player, a team manager and a league score of 13-12. Creative has won either A senior, Maroney helped lead officer since the league’s inception. the League Championship or League the Raiders to a state title in basket- The evening began with team jerseys Playoff for the past eight years. Dom ball last year. He will play baseball presented by Deo’s Creative Indus- Deo was manager or co-manager since at Monmouth University next year tries team to his wife Judy and his son 2004, when Creative won the State and is committed to winning with Derek. Teammate Bob Failla spoke to Championship. TLC has won the State his current team. Prior to the start the players and fans in attendance about Championship for the past two seasons. of the season, the Raiders were ranked as the top baseball squad in Union County. Maroney plans to Union County Senior 50+ study business or education at Monmouth. Softball League Standings:

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All WTA ladders are gender, started the new season on now coed. The 2008 season ended in May 1. The standing open with 1 historic fashion with the first female through 9 from last season’s results champion, Cristina Newsome, of the with the new members listed at the former Men’s Singles Ladder. bottom of the ladder. John Mancini Newsome breezed through the play- aims for his fourth straight Masters offs without dropping a set, ultimately championship, after again defeating winning the championship against the runner-up and the regular season Robert Errazo. Melvin Diep was the winner, Jim Oslislo, in three sets last regular season champion but could fall in the finals. not participate in the playoffs. MASTERS SINGLES STANDINGS Please visit the WTA website at 1. John Mancini www.westfieldnj.com/wta/ for infor- 2. Jim Oslislo mation and to download an applica- 3. Joe Donnolo tion for membership. Any questions 4. Mike McGlynn 5. Peter Lee can be forwarded to Richard Pardo at 6. Chris Wendel [email protected]. On a much BREAKING INTO THE OPEN…Jr. Mudturtle Camaran Burke broke into the 7. Don Dohm sadder note, Stuart Gruskin, a long- 8. Henry Williams time member of the WTA, tragically open and scored a try in the championship victory over Fairport, NY. 9. Dewey Rainville *Ernest Jacob passed away from injuries suffered in *Willie Moyler a pedestrian accident. His *new member in 2009 sportmanship and gentlemanly play UCRFC U19 Boys Repeat The first reporting period ends on surely will be missed. Our thoughts May 24. Members must play one match and prayers go out to his family. period or face losing up to three spots on Ladder Standings: As Northeast Champions the ladder. Report matches, which are 1. C. Newsome 29. Mike Manders eight game pro sets, to Mike McGlynn 2. Rob Errazo 30. Mike Gonella The Union County Rugby Football posts. Connor Leahey’s conversion 3. Paul Newsome 31. Andrew Cohen Club (UCRFC) U19 boys team suc- made the score 12-0. at [email protected] Check 4. RichStewart 32. Kevin Gapp cessfully defended their Northeast Fairport responded and pressured www.westfieldnj.com/wta for further 5. Rich Pardo 33. Rod North details. 6. Tuyen Diep 34. Henry Williams Rugby Union (NRU) U19 champion- the Jr. Mudturtles into mistakes re- 7. Fran Adriaens 35. Manny Erlich ship by defeating Fairport (Roches- sulting in two trys and a conversion 8. I. Bouchouev 36. B. Greenfield ter, NY), 24-17, at the US Military to knot the score by halftime. In the WF’s Streaman Lifts 9. Doug Loffredo 37. Azim Saifee Academy, West Point, NY. second half, the UCRFC began to 10. Tom Bigosinski 38. Warren Friss Montclair to Victory 11. Steven Lee 39. P. Magierski In the first round, the Jr. Mudturtles get considerable ball possession. 12. Josh Suri 40. M. Abbattista edged Cheshire, CT (NERFU cham- Sheehan spotted an opening along LITTLE FALLS – Senior right- 13. Chris Wendel 41. Zac Friss pion), 10-7. The UCRFC U19s the sideline and dashed through for a hander Michael Streaman of Westfield 14. Gordon Brown 42. Todd Krell dropped balls on what would have try that Leahey converted making pitched seven-and-one-third strong 15. David Ferio 43. Rich Boland innings and senior first baseman Ja- 16. E. Bronander 44. Mike Pastore been three sure scores and Cheshire the score, 19-12. UCRFC continued 17. M. Rappoport 45. Sravan Emany scored their points at the final whistle. to pin Fairport back in its own end son Lopez (West New York) and fresh- 18. Joe Donnolo 46. Chris Bonn Scoring trys for the Mudturtles were and this resulted in a try by Brandon man third baseman Zachary Brown 19. Vito Nisita 47. Tom Brennan Chris Sheehan and Ross Kettleson. Dietz as seven UCRFC attackers (Green Village) each picked up two- 20. Andrew Ross 48. Don Dohm Fairport rolled over Morris swarmed over an isolated Fairport out RBI in the sixth as second-seeded 21. Nate Weiss 49. A. Federbusch Photo by Dave Williams of Williams Nursery Montclair State knocked off No. 5 22. Chris Farella 50. A. Haddad WESTFIELD IN BLOOM…The beautiful floral displays at the Mindowaskin (Morristown), 27-8, in their semifi- defender. The missed conversion left 23. Mike Muroff 51. Daniel Ives Park urns on E. Broad Street are graciously provided by Williams Nursery. nal to setup a rematch of last year’s the score at 24-12 with six minutes seed Ramapo College, 3-1, in the 24. Weldon Chin 52. Ernest Jacob final. UCRFC beat Fairport, 24-17, remaining. With seconds remaining, opening round of the New Jersey 25. Tyler Cusick 53. Root-Lafemina Athletic Conference Baseball Cham- 26. Tom Bauer 54. David Tibbals and scored two quick trys in the first Fairport finally broke through to 27. Ethan Krell 55. Bill Wilhelm 10 minutes. On the first, Chris score a converted try making the pionship Tournament at Yogi Berra 28. Vin Camuto 56. B. Zweiback America in Bloom Judges Sheehan made a long run and as he score, 24-17. UCRFC earned its sec- Stadium on April 28. ( ) cumulative matches played was being tackled he offloaded the ond consecutive trip the USA Rugby ball to Joe Brady, who scored the try. National Championships in Pitts- Are Coming to Westfield The conversion failed. Moments burgh, Pa. Affordable Fun for Union County WESTFIELD – Downtown nationally and internationally. AIB later, the U19s executed a perfect In their first trip to an NRU Cham- Westfield Corporation (DWC) and began on a small scale in 2001, when play as weakside wing Camaran pionship, the UCRFC U19 girls fin- Families At Nearby 4-H Camp Williams Nursery of Westfield have four U.S. cities were mentored by Burke joined a backline movement. ished sixth. They lost two very close teamed up for Westfield to compete Canadian cities in environmental Burke saw a gap, darted between matches, 5-0, and a third to a strong SUSSEX COUNTY – Rutgers and Technology (S.E.T.) Camp spon- in the national America in Bloom awareness, community involvement, two defenders then side stepped the Rutland (VT) team, 15-0. The U15 award. heritage, urban forestry, landscaped last defender to score under the goal boys’ team lost a tight match to Mor- Cooperative Extension, supported in sored by the Rutgers Cooperative part by the Union County Board of Extension. This unique, affordably The America in Bloom (AIB) con- areas, floral displays, and turf and ris, 12-5, as Jake Zimmerman protest awards community applicants for ground cover areas. PUBLIC NOTICE vided the only score. Chosen Freeholders, is operating two priced sleep-away camp provides fun camps for youths this summer. nighttime learning adventures as well their efforts in the following catego- Judges are professionally trained UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE The Rutgers Cooperative Exten- as daytime activities. ries: tidiness, environmental, com- volunteers. While many are retirees OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS munity involvement, heritage, urban with careers devoted to public gar- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY sion “Get Moving, Get Healthy” pro- At night, campers will participate Date Adopted: 4/30/09 POLICY AS TO STUDENTS gram is sponsoring a family weekend in games and activities related to as- forestry, landscaped areas, floral dis- dening and municipal grounds keep- Public Notice is hereby given that the The WYACT d/b/a New Jersey Youth sleep-away camp at the New Jersey tronomy, sensory awareness and natu- play, and turf and ground cover areas. ing, others are master gardeners and Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Theatre admits young people of any race, The DWC and Williams Nursery color, national and ethnic origin to all the Stokes State Forest in Sussex County. ral adaptation. Daytime activities in- civic activists. The same pair of judges ers has awarded a contract without com- are partnering with the Town of will evaluate each community within petitive bidding as a Professional Service rights, privileges, programs, and activities The three day/two night camp fea- clude topics like roller coaster de- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This generally accorded or made available to tures expert instructors in wildlife, sign, oceanography, flight and shoot- Westfield and other community orga- a population category. contract and the resolution authorizing it is young people in the company. It does not forestry, orienteering skills, hiking, ing sports physics, environmental nizations such as the Garden Club of AIB judges begin their journey in available for public inspection in the Office discriminate on the basis of race, color, natural arts, outdoor cooking, awareness and field study. Westfield, Rake and Hoe Garden Club, the Southeast in June and will finish of the Clerk of the Board. ethnic and national origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions poli- kayaking, canoeing, firearm safety, The S.E.T. camp begins on Tues- Friends of Mindowaskin, Master Gar- in the end of July. In their travels, they RESOLUTION NO: 2009-455 cies, scholarship and loan programs, and fishing and more. Night hikes and day, June 30, and ends with a science deners, and many other volunteers to will witness the same community amending (Resolution No. 2009-329) athletic and other company-administered campfires round out the fun. fair on Thursday, July 2, to which help Westfield win the contest. spirit that made Canada’s program so AWARDED TO: Edward Kologi, Esq., programs. Two judges will visit Westfield on Linden, New Jersey 1 T – 5/7/09, The Leader Fee: $12.75 The cost is $100 per family of four, parents are invited. The cost of the successful. “In speaking with partici- SERVICE: special counsel in the matter with $30 for each additional member. program is $150 per child. July 2 and 3, as part of the AIB pants, I find a newfound enthusiasm entitled Robert Travisano v. UC, et als, PUBLIC NOTICE The fee covers shared cabin space for Both camps are located at The national beautification campaign and for their neighbors and the commu- COSTS: for an additional sum of $20,00 contest. Westfield is one of 39 cities nity they live in,” said Alex Pearl, for a new contract amount not to exceed BOROUGH OF FANWOOD the weekend, meals, instruction, class Lindley G. Cook 4-H Center for Out- $90,000 PLANNING BOARD materials and equipment. door Education in Sussex County. competing in 10 population catego- AIB’s chief justice. “Municipalities, ries in this contest that promotes com- Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Please take notice that on May 27, 2009 Union County youths in grades 5 For more information or to register for businesses and individuals are will- of the Board of Chosen Freeholders at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough Hall, through 8 are invited to join a three- either camp, visit nj4hcamp.rutgers.edu. munity involvement, patriotism and ing to pitch in. Little efforts go a long 1 T – 5/7/09, The Leader Fee: $21.42 located at 75 North Martine Avenue, day/two-night Science, Engineering, To register for the sleep away camp by civic pride, along with beautiful land- way to include so many people. PUBLIC NOTICE Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board phone, call Union County 4-H Agent scapes. America in Bloom is building pride will hold a hearing on the application of the PUBLIC NOTICE AIB is modeled after Canada’s through the use of plants.” UNION COUNTY BOARD undersigned. The property in question is James Nichnadowicz at (908) 654-9854, OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS located at: 214 Belvidere Avenue, UNION COUNTY BOARD ext. 2236, or e-mail successful Communities in Bloom The results of the competition will NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Fanwood, New Jersey, also known as OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS [email protected]. program, which began more than be revealed at the America in Bloom Date Adopted: 4/30/09 Block 109 Lot 18, as shown on the Fanwood NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD To register for S.E.T. Camp by eight years ago with just 29 cities awards symposium in October in Public Notice is hereby given that the Tax Map, owned by Roger and Anne Date Adopted: 4/30/09 and has grown to include several Hershey, Pa. In addition to the awards Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Cummins. Public Notice is hereby given that the phone, call (973) 948-3550. ers has awarded a contract without com- The applicant requests replacing deck Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- hundred competing provincially, banquet, there will be educational petitive bidding pursuant to N.J.S.A. and slab underneath with paver patio which ers has awarded a contract without com- seminars and tours to horticultural 40A:11-5(M) and in accordance with the is in violation of: petitive bidding as an extraordinary PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE attractions in the area. For local infor- requirements for extraordinary, Section 184 of the Fanwood Land Use unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWN OF WESTFIELD mation about Westfield’s participa- unspecificable services. This contract and Code. Variance Requested: Lot Cover- 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT the resolution authorizing it are available age; Permitted: 35%; Present: 46%; Pro- resolution authorizing it is available for Public Notice is hereby given that the tion or to submit stories and digital for public inspection in the Office of the posed: 44%. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk Notice is hereby given that Westfield ordinance as follows was passed and photos of your Westfield residence, Clerk of the Board. The applicant will also seek such other of the Board. Board of Adjustment adopted the follow- adopted by the Town Council of the Town business or outdoor environment, relief as may be determined necessary at ing resolution at a Special Meeting held of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on RESOLUTION No: 2009-432 RESOLUTION NO: 2009-409 contact Sherry Cronin at DWC or the public hearing based upon review of April 29, 2009. The application was ap- May 5, 2009. AWARDED TO: Princeton Insurance AWARDED TO: Pino Consulting the application or amendment(s) to the proved with conditions at a Special Meet- Claire J. Gray Dave Williams at Williams Nursery Company Group, Inc., (PCG) West Winsor, application. ing held March 26, 2009. Town Clerk at [email protected] or SERVICE: renewing the Professional NewJersey The file pertaining to this application is SERVICES: for the purpose of conduct- Millenium Properties, 1464 East GENERAL ORDIANCE NO. 1934 visit the website at Liability Insurance Policy for Dr. Raymond available for public inspection during nor- Lanza ing a revenue enhancement review to Broad Street; Applicant sought permis- CALENDAR YEAR 2009 mal business hours (8 AM - 4 PM, Monday westfieldinbloom.com. For additional PERIOD: May 1, 2009- April 30, 2010 maximize Union County’s reimbursement sion to construct four town house style ORDINANCE TO through Friday) from the Secretary of the information on the national program, PERIOD: April 1, 2009-March 31, 2011 condominium units in two buildings in the ESTABLISH A CAP BANK COSTS: in an amount not to exceed Planning Board at the Administration Of- contact AIB at (614) 487-1117 or $16,842 ($1,393 decrease from last Year) COSTS: at no additional cost to the RS-12 zone district contrary to the follow- (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14) fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North County of Union. ing Sections of the Land Use Ordinance: 1 T - 5/7/09, The Leader Fee: $13.77 visit americainbloom.org. AWARED: THE Hartford Life Insur- Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk List of New c.40:55D-70c and d variance Company Any interested party may appear at said of the Board of Chosen Freeholders ances requested PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SERVICE: renewing the Volunteer hearing and participate therein in accor- 1 T – 5/7/09, The Leader Fee: $22.95 §11.06A1 - Ordinance requires the con- Accident Policy dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD struction of single-family residences. Pro- PERIOD: April 1, 2009-March 31, 2010 ning Board. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE posed are 4 town house style condominium COSTS: in an amount not to exceed Applicant: NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD units within two principal structures, each $310.0 ($1,422 decrease from last year) Anne and Roger Cummins UNION COUNTY BOARD Date Adopted: 4/30/09 Date Adopted: 4/30/09 structure containing two town house style Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk 214 Belvidere Avenue OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the condominium units. of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Fanwood, New Jersey, 07023 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- §12.04A – Ordinance prohibits the con- 1 T – 5/7/09, The Leader Fee: $28.56 1 T - 5/7/09, The Times Fee: $34.68 Date Adopted: 4/30/09 ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- struction of more than one principal build- Public Notice is hereby given that the petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service ing or structure on a single lot. Proposed PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This are two principal structures each containers has awarded a contract without com- contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is TOWN OF WESTFIELD ing two town house style condominium petitive bidding as a Professional Service available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office units. Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance of which the following is a copy was pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. §11.06E5/ 12.03D – Ordinance requires introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at contract and the resolution authorizing it is both structures to conform to the estab- RESOLUTION NO: 2009-447 RESOLUTION NO: 2009-458 a meeting held May 5, 2009, and that the said Council will further consider the same for available for public inspection in the Office lished front yard depth of 44.5 feet. Pro- amending (Resolution No. 2008-781) amending (Resolution No. 2009-178) final passage on the 19th day of May, 2009 at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said of the Clerk of the Board. posed front yard setback for the first struc- AWARDED TO: Netta Architects, AWARDED TO: Schwartz, Simon, matter can be reached, in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 425 East Broad RESOLUTION NO: 2009-446 ture is 40 feet from East Broad and for the Springfield, New Jersey Edelstein, Celso & Kessler, LLP, Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and place any person who may be interested amending (Resolution No. 2009-173) second structure, 119 feet from East Broad SERVICE: for the interior alterations Morristown, New Jersey therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. AWARDED TO: Hardesty & Hanover, Street. and elevator replacement for the Oriscello SERVICE: special counsel in the matter Claire J. Gray LLP, West Trenton, New Jersey §11.06E7 - Ordinance requires a mini- Correctional Facility entitled Aspen Landscaping Contract- Town Clerk SERVICE: for the purpose of providing mum rear yard setback of 35 feet. Pro- COSTS: an additional amount of ing v. UC, et als, GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1935 construction administration and inspec- posed is 15 feet. $12,950 for a new contract amount of COSTS: for an additional sum of $20,000 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF tion services for the South First Street §11.06E9/§12.04G - Ordinance allows $1,159,670. for a new contract amount not to exceed WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 13 Bridge a Maximum Floor Area Ratio of 25% or a Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk $60,000 COSTS: in the amount of $273,708 for a maximum of 8,000 square feet. Proposed of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield in the County of Union new contract amount of $980,243. are four town house style condominium 1 T – 5/7/09, The Leader Fee: $21.93 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders as follows: Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk units in two principal structures having a 1 T – 5/7/09, The Leader Fee: $22.95 SECTION I. That the following portions of Chapter 13 shall be amended to include the of the Board of Chosen Freeholders floor area ratio of 33.7% or 9,205 square PUBLIC NOTICE following: 1 T – 5/7/09, The Leader Fee: $21.93 feet. PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD Section 13-4.4 – “Turn Prohibitions” of the Town Code shall be changed by adding §11.06E10/§12.04F1 - Ordinance allows OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD the following language: PUBLIC NOTICE a maximum building coverage of 15% or a NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS maximum of 4,000 square feet. Proposed Turn UNION COUNTY BOARD Date Adopted: 4/30/09 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD is 19.4% or 5,295 square feet and 20.7% Intersection Prohibited Movement Prohibited OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 4/30/09 or 5.665 square feet. Dorian Road U-Turn No U-Turn between Westfield Avenue and Rahway NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the §11.06E1 – Ordinance allows a maxi- Avenue in both directions. Date Adopted: 4/30/09 ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- mum density of 3.6 dwelling units per acre. Trinity Place U-Turn No U-Turn between Dorian Road and First Street in Public Notice is hereby given that the petitive bidding as an extraordinary ers has awarded a contract without com- Proposed is 6.4 dwellings units per acre. both directions. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. petitive bidding as a Professional Service §17.03B1 - Ordinance prohibits parking ers has awarded a contract without com- 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Section 13-5 – “Through Streets” of the Town Code shall be amended as follows: in any front yard or street side yard, pro- petitive bidding as a Professional Service resolution authorizing it is available for contract and the resolution authorizing it is Summit Avenue vided that parking accessory to single- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This public inspection in the Office of the Clerk available for public inspection in the Office Between Ayliffe Avenue and Grove Street. family and two-family dwellings shall be contract and the resolution authorizing it is of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. permitted in the driveway area leading Section 13-6 – “Stop intersections” of the Town Code shall be amended by adding available for public inspection in the Office from the street upon which the premises RESOLUTION NO: 2009-433 RESOLUTION NO: 2009-441 the following: of the Clerk of the Board. involved is located. Proposed is parking amending (Resolution No. 2009-211) amending (Resolution No. 2008-318) Summit Avenue & Summit Court RESOLUTION NO: 2009-456 on driveways for the proposed town house AWARDED TO: Development Direc- AWARDED TO: CMX, Manalapan, Stop signs shall be installed on Summit Avenue. amending (Resolution No. 2009-232) style condominiums. tions, LLC, Rahway, New Jersey New Jersey SECTION II. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict or inconsistent with any AWARDED TO: Bauch Zucker §17.05A – Ordinance permits driveway SERVICES: to reflect an amendment to SERVICE: for construction administra- part of the terms of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent that they are in such Hatfield, LLC Springfield, New Jersey widths of up to 24 feet. Proposed is a 20 the current contract rate for services tion and inspection services for the re- conflict or inconsistent. SERVICE: special counsel in the matter foot wide driveway in front of each of the COSTS: agreed upon amount not to placement structure of Springfield Avenue SECTION III. In the event any section, part or provision of this ordinance shall be held entitled Robert Travisano v. UC, et als, proposed four town house style condo- exceed $520,000(This shall represent Bridge, Cranford, New Jersey unconstitutional or invalid by any court, such holding shall not affect the validity of this COSTS: for an additional sum of $30,00 minium units, or 40 feet in width per dwell- $500 for each file opened and up to $200 COSTS: for an additional amount of ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof other than the part so held unconstitutional or for a new contract amount not to exceed ing unit. or 20% of construction costs for lead haz- $208,270 for a new contract amount of invalid. $75,000 Application approved with conditions. ard reduction, whichever is greater) $471,564.50. SECTION IV. This ordinance shall take effect after passage and publication, as soon Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Kathleen Nemeth Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk as, and in the manner permitted by law. of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Secretary, Board of Adjustment of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 5/7/09, The Leader Fee: $76.50 1 T – 5/7/09, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T - 5/7/09, The Leader Fee: $59.67 1 T – 5/7/09, The Leader Fee: $23.46 1 T – 5/7/09, The Leader Fee: $22.95 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 7, 2009 Page 19

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Police Union Letter to The More Letters to the Editor Mental Illness Organization, NAMI, Town Council of Westfield CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 Thanks Linden Business for Support April 25, 2009 Council forgets that our members have As the Coordinator of Special Projects the earned Kohl’s cash coupons of $200, Town of Westfield made significant concessions that have NJSFAC: Governor, Reconsider for NAMI-Union County (National Alli- we were able to purchase additional gifts 425 East Broad St saved the taxpayers well in the excess of ance on Mental Illness), I am writing on for our drawing. On top of all this, we Westfield, New Jersey your requested amount. All our members Aid Cuts to EMT Training Fund behalf of the volunteers of our board, all were amazed to receive a $500 grant from Dear Town Council members, since 1996 no longer receive any longev- of who have a mentally ill relative. Kohl’s fine organization. Compassion and Re: Proposed Plan from the Finance ity pay, saving the town hundreds of thou- Editor’s Note: The following letter was I’ll do the math for you, that’s about NAMI-Union County would like thank understanding are alive and well in Union Committee sands of dollars over the years and will sent to the Governor’s office from the New $35 million without considering the $117 the staff members of the Kohl’s Store in County. We are in receipt of the your request continue to do so into the future. Jersey State First Aid Council, the group million to purchase the ambulances, the Linden, Store Manager Annie Ramadhin, Serious mental illnesses such as Schizo- dated April 14, 2009 in which the Finance We question whether this Council has representing volunteer rescue squads and supplies or any of the fringe benefits. I and Assistant Store Manager and Com- phrenia, Bipolar and Major Depression Policy Committee requested that each really looked at other ways of cutting EMT’s across New Jersey, concerning his would like you to consider this option, munity Service Captain Zach Mizroch, are biologic brain diseases, and can begin member of the PBA Local 90 forfeit pay expenses. What shared services have you decision to purge most of the money from you walked in and informed the General for their generosity and help during the as young as five or six years of age, and of two vacation days. We respectfully negotiated with the Board of Education? the EMT Training fund. The letter was Assembly of New Jersey with the follow- preparation for our December 4 Holiday then often manifest themselves in major decline to participate in this request. We We still see separate Westfield town and copied to The Westfield Leader and The ing, “I have good news; all the associates Star Project, a party for the clients at the psychiatric breakdowns in the teenage have made this decision after much Board of Education field and ground main- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. are willing to work for free and, as part of Union County Psychiatric Clinic in years. Mental illness is devastating, both thought, discussion, and debate between tenance crews. The Board of Education Governor Corzine, yesterday [April icing on the cake, they would bring all the Plainfield. to its victims and their families, and often the men and women of the Westfield employs a full time electrician. Has the 23], I learned that you made an executive tools needed to do the job with them.” I Zach and his associates not only gave persists in varying degrees for a lifetime. Police Department. We are entirely aware Council attempted to use his services here decision to redirect dedicated money from don’t know what the General Assembly us great sales prices on the 480 gift tow- Sandra Powers of the current economic climate. In fact, in the municipality? What other dupli- the Emergency Medical Technician Train- would say but my boss would give me a els, but also helped wrap and deliver NAMI of Union County all too often people seem to forget that we cated services exist that you have not ing Fund in the amount of $4 million to promotion and the corner office with all them to the site of our annual event. With Cranford too are taxpayers, under the same eco- addressed. Has the privatization of custo- the general fund to assist with the grow- perks that go with it. nomic pressures and concerns as the dial services in the Municipal building ing economic problems in New Jersey. The members of the NJSFAC and other Westfield residents we serve. Some of been investigated? Most town employees As the president of the New Jersey State volunteer EMS agencies have done that Peyton's our Officers live in Westfield; many wish clean their own work spaces anyway. The First Aid Council (NJSFAC), a taxpayer, for 80 years and yet this very system that they could; however the cost of a home in savings of just these mentioned items a citizen, and a volunteer EMT for 28 has worked so successfully is in jeopardy. Peek at the Week Westfield is not within the reach of the would surely be more than the $140,000.00 years, I must respectfully and strongly All volunteer members provide services majority of our Officers today. you request in your offer. discourage you from doing so. unsalaried, and these services are provided First, we would like to state that the When it comes to layoffs of Police These funds are crucial to maintaining statewide from the small community that In Politics the financial stability of the volunteer responds to fewer than 200 calls to the members of the Westfield Police Depart- Officers, a careful analysis must be made By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times ment serve with pride and honor in their to see what effect it will have on this first aid and rescue squads of New Jersey. large municipality that requires the squad Every volunteer EMS agency across NJ is to respond to 3,500 calls per year – all with service to the people of Westfield. We community. We haven't had the opportu- NJ Moves to 11th Place leave their jobs. Mr. Codey said his commend the Mayor and Council for nity to see the Council's plan on what acutely aware of the current economic members who donate their time freely. climate. We are all being asked to do The only statewide support volunteer For Women in Politics bill was a response to former U.S. your support that you and past Councils effect Police layoffs will have on its resi- Attorney Chris Christie’s run for gov- have provided to us. We look forward to dents, so when it becomes available we more with less. As you and I try to come EMS agencies receive is money from the The selection of Nancy Muñoz on continuing this relationship in the years to would like the opportunity to view it. We to grips with this, one constant has re- EMT Training Fund and with one execu- April 27, to succeed her late husband ernor. Mr. Christie is a Republican, come. But as to the request for the two- are sure our residents would too. Perhaps mained. The members of the NJSFAC tive decision you are taking that away. Eric Muñoz, in representing New while Mr. Codey is a Democrat. day giveback we have a number of con- it could be printed in the Westfield Leader. have continued to provide volunteer ser- The impact will be catastrophic. Not only Jersey’s 21st Assembly District has Carville Refers to GOP as cerns. We hope you took notice of the Union vice to the residents of NJ with no bill. will the volunteers who give freely of Eighty years ago this organization started their time but they will now have to pay moved Garden State’s legislature to ‘A Bunch of Eddie Haskells’ The first thing that we question is the County Prosecutor's letter to the Westfield Democratic Party operative James sincerity of the request. With the upcom- Leader recently about keeping police and continued to build the finest and for the training to volunteer. the 11th highest proportion of women ing election we hope that this is not a forces intact. As you are aware, the largest volunteer ambulance system in Collectively, this removal of funding in office in the nation. New Jersey Carville last Thursday sent out a let- political maneuver to influence votes this Westfield Police Department is an ex- the nation. New Jersey has the oldest BLS for training and the changes recommended ranked 43rd out of 50 states just five ter via his e-mail ListServe technol- coming November. Politics has no place tremely efficient operation. The numbers system in the nation. Doing more with in the system redesign may seriously jeop- years ago, according to the Center for ogy where he referred to Republicans in Public Safety matters. The request sup- are worth repeating so we include them less has always been the standard operat- ardize a system that works unless system- American Women and Politics at as a “bunch of Eddie Haskells.” plied to us was very clear and precise in here if they are not available to you ing procedure of the volunteers. wide funding and increased support of the Rutgers University. “These Republicans are a joke, they’ll that it states, "To be clear, this voluntary Officers per 1000 Residents Many squads purchase the ambulances volunteer BLS community is found. With- New Jersey’s legislature will in- never work together with us, and program will not prevent further employee Westfield has 1.95 Officers per 1000 and maintain the equipment with little or out this, taxes will increase in every com- clude 10 women in the Senate and 27 they’ve got to go,” he said in the reductions". Why would we agree to this residents - The lowest in Union County no support from their municipality but munity across New Jersey and will add an rely on donations or squad fundraisers. additional burden to the already stretched in the Assembly, or 30.8 percent of fundraising letter. He said Democrats request if you're going to layoff people Union County's average is 2.7 Officers must support President Barack Obama anyway? Also, we must ask this: If the per 1000 residents Many squads own and maintain their own budgets. the 120 legislators. Nationally, 24.3 economic climate was the complete op- The State of New Jersey averages 2.5 buildings with little or no support from Governor, BLS crews respond to every percent of all state lawmakers are if they want “universal healthcare” posite, would you voluntarily offer us Officers per 1000 residents the municipality but rely on donations or 911 call. Advanced life support (ALS) and women. and a “climate change bill” by deliv- two extra paid vacation days? And the Westfield is now working with fewer squad fundraisers. Purchasing the band fire crews respond only to calls that require Freeholder Sullivan’s Sister ering the president a “filibuster-proof answer to that of course is no and we Officers than in anytime in the last 30 aids has now given way to purchasing their expertise. BLS is an integral part of Elected to Hoboken BOE 60-seat Democratic Senate majority would not expect you to. Perhaps this years. much more expensive items such as the emergency response system, the foun- in the 2010 elections.” defibrillators, epi-pens, $12,000 power- dation that ensures emergency medical The sister of Union County Free- Cost of Police per Capita 2008 lift stretchers and other first aid supplies care to every resident. Volunteers are the holder Dan Sullivan, Maureen Town Police Budget Population Cost per Capita through activities like bake sales, tricky backbone of New Jersey’s EMS response, Sullivan, has been elected to the PUBLIC NOTICE trays or just begging on corners or at the and must be recognized as such to ensure Westfield $6,337,195 29556 $214.41 Hoboken Board of Education. UNION COUNTY BOARD Scotch Plains $4,695,000 22793 $220.95 local grocery store. continued system support. AG, Prosecutors Face Two-Year OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Until the lights and sirens go on, volun- Without volunteers, much like a body Cranford $5,432,712 22639 $239.97 Hiatus In Seeking Political Office NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Fanwood $2,054,852 7143 $287.67 teer EMS personnel are transparent in our without a sturdy musculoskeletal founda- Date Adopted: 4/30/09 daily activities as we go about the job of tion, the system will collapse. I ask you, State Senate President Richard Public Notice is hereby given that the Summit $6,205,000 20700 $284.62 serving our communities. Today this trans- on behalf of all the volunteer EMTs and Codey said he would introduce legis- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- We challenge you to find any municipality in Union County in which its parency has come back to haunt us to be all the volunteer EMS agencies in New lation to prevent New Jersey’s attor- ers has awarded a contract without com- residents pay less for Police services. our new nemesis. We have done such a Jersey, reconsider your decision to re- ney general, first assistant attorney petitive bidding as a Professional Service good job for so long people have just move $4 million from the EMTTF. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Police Salaries and Operating Budget - Percent of Total Tax Bill general, as well as county prosecu- contract and the resolution authorizing it is Total Tax for Westfield Police Budget Percent of Tax Bill assumed when the call goes out we will Sue Van Orden President, tors from seeking political office in available for public inspection in the Office $125,663,056 $6,477,836 5.15% come and, most of the time, that is the case. NJSFAC of the Clerk of the Board. Please consider the following: In 2007 New Jersey for two years after they Police Salaries, 2008 Union County NJSFAC’s 365 member squads answered RESOLUTION NO: 2009-457 Senior Patrol Officer, Maximum Salary with Longevity Spaghetti Dinner Was PUBLIC NOTICE amending (Resolution No. 2009-235) 404,489 calls. We traveled 5,643,886 AWARDED TO: LaCorte, Bundy, Linden $94,053 Clark Twp $84,426 miles and, using the corporate model of UNION COUNTY BOARD A Great Success OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Varady & Kinsella, Union, New Jersey Berkeley Heights $92,709 Rahway City $83,201 travel reimbursement of $0.585 per mile SERVICE: special counsel in the matter The Rosary Altar Society would like to NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Fanwood Boro $91,448 Westfield Town $82,297 = $3,301,674, saved just in mileage alone. Date Adopted: 4/30/09 entitled Paul Takacs v. UC, et als, Plainfield City $80,045 We spent 2,611,898 man hours on call thank all the people who helped make our Public Notice is hereby given that the COSTS: for an additional sum of $10,000 Kenilworth Boro $91,327 for a new contract amount not to exceed Elizabeth City $90,050 Garwood Boro $77,483 which if billed at rate of $12.50, the entry spaghetti dinner such a success: Those Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- level EMT rate, would have cost who donated their time and others who ers has awarded a contract without com- $30,000 Roselle Boro $85,008 $32,648,719. donated merchandise – a special thank petitive bidding as an extraordinary Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Westfield is constantly in the lower be left to be decided by one or two people you to the women, Cornelia Bravo, Evelyn unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. of the Board of Chosen Freeholders half of Union County municipalities. of the Town Council. Novello, Flavia Novello, Laura 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the 1 T – 5/7/09, The Leader Fee: $21.42 We hope that the Town Council has We remind you that this is not County Reading is Good For You Appezzato, Theresa Sanguiliano, Lina resolution authorizing it is available for PUBLIC NOTICE public inspection in the Office of the Clerk reached out to all of the residents to truly or State Government where political pa- Novello, Rose Mastrocola, Maria Iaione, TOWN OF WESTFIELD gauge what they desire for police cover- tronage jobs are the norm and waste is Elsie Di Francesco, Maria Del Roio and of the Board. age in Westfield. Failure to do so would evident. This is neither a financial firm on Angie Del Negro who made 650 meat- RESOLUTION NO: 2009-421 INVITATION TO BID AWARDED TO: Bruna Cordones, be irresponsible. Has there been a town Wall Street nor one of the corporations balls, enormous amounts of spaghetti and Sealed proposals will be received by the Roselle, New Jersey mailing, poll, survey, or other means to where greed, fraud, blatant excesses, and the wonderful tomato sauce. Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- SERVICES: to provide beautician ser- bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East properly obtain what the residents want ? unwarranted bonuses have created this Last but not least, thank you to all the vices to the residents/patients at Runnells Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at Has there been any analysis whatsoever economic climate. Don't make the mis- people who supported our efforts by com- Specialized Hospital 10:00 AM prevailing time on Tuesday, by the Council on what any further cuts take of denying the people of Westfield a ing and enjoying the night with us. On PERIOD: May 1, 2009-April 30, 2010 June 9, 2009 for the “South Avenue COSTS: ( no cost to the County) would do ? Who will respond to a resident's minimum standard of Public Safety that behalf of Clem Sanguiliano, chairperson. Streetscaping Improvements” in the Town Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk call of a heart attack or a choking child in they deserve. Let's work together to in- of Westfield, New Jersey. Jo Anne Weber of the Board of Chosen Freeholders those first few minutes when medical sure that politics don't interfere with the goleader.com/subscribe The work under this Proposal includes Scotch Plains 1 T – 5/7/09, The Leader Fee: $21.42 attention is so important for survival and safety and welfare of the residents that we the furnishing of all labor, materials and there are no officers available because both have promised to serve. We are PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE equipment necessary to complete the work they're tied up on other calls ? Perhaps the proud to continue our service to the people as shown on the Contract Drawings and Council should have a town referendum of Westfield. We trust you will make the 2009 MUNICIPAL BUDGET described in the Contract Specifications, so the people of Westfield can make this right decision. and Proposals shall be in accordance with critical decision. This decision and the such Drawings and Specifications and the Westfield PBA Local 90 TOWN OF WESTFIELD, COUNTY OF UNION terms proposed in the Contract. effect that police layoffs would have upon Robert Beaton, President The major items of work under this con- the people of Westfield is too important to tract include, but are not limited to, the FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDED following in estimated quantities: PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE DECEMBER 31, 2009 Granite Block Curbing - 3,600 Linear UNION COUNTY Feet. WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD In an effort to assist candidates intend- Concrete Curbing - 700 Linear Feet. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ing to apply for these funds, a BIDDERS Revenue and Appropriation Summaries Concrete Sidewalks & Driveways - 3,600 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP Square Yards. Notice is hereby given that the County of will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at SUMMARY OF REVENUES - CURRENT FUND ANTICIPATED Brick Paver Sidewalks - 3,800 Square Union, in cooperation with the Union 10:00 a.m. at the Union County College, 2009 2008 Feet. County Department of Human Services, Elizabeth Campus Theater, 12 West Jer- 1. Surplus $2,700,000.00 $3,785,000.00 Street Light Foundations and Conduit - will receive proposals on Thursday, May sey Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Re- 2. Total Miscellaneous Revenues 12,129,338.89 10,943,085.71 53 Units 28, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Union County quest for Proposal (RFP) packages will be Landscaping - Lump Sum Administration Building, 10 Elizabethtown available for pickup at the Conference. 3. Receipts from Delinquent Taxes 1,400,000.00 1,100,000.00 Drainage Pipe - 20 Linear Feet. Plaza, Freeholders Meeting Room, 6th Requests for Proposals may be obtained 4. Local Tax for Municipal Purposes 23,424,705.46 22,074,137.09 Drainage Structures - 3 UNITS Floor, Elizabeth, New Jersey, for the: online as of Friday, May 8, 2009 at http:// Total General Revenues $39,654,044.35 $37,902,222.80 All bidders must submit with their bid a AMERICAN RECOVERY & REINVEST- www.ucnj.org/rfprfq/index.cfm. If further FINAL copy of their New Jersey Business Regis- MENT ACT (WIA) INDUSTRY information is needed, please contact the tration Certificate. Failure to submit proof Union County Workforce Investment Board SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS - CURRENT FUND 2009 BUDGET 2008 BUDGET of registration will disqualify the bid. SECTOR STRATEGIES FOR ADULT 1. Operating Expenses: Salaries & Wages $17,224,614.00 $16,790,184.00 WORKER PROGRAM at (908) 558-2567. Proposals may be The successful bidder shall start con- mailed upon request by calling Philip Kandl Other Expenses 15,848,952.35 16,995,118.80 struction ten (10) days after notice of award Proposals are being solicited through at (908) 527-4860. 2. Deferred Charges & Other Appropriations 3,075,878.00 736,920.00 of Contract is given, and shall complete all a fair and open process in accordance All questions regarding the RFP must 3. Capital Improvements 45,000.00 45,000.00 work within sixty- (60) calendar days after with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4. be made in writing directed to Philip 4. Debt Service 1,509,600.00 1,435,000.00 notice to proceed. The Union County Workforce Invest- Kandl. Questions may be e-mailed no 5. Reserve for Uncollected Taxes 1,950,000.00 1,900,000.00 Proposals shall be in writing on the forms ment Board is requesting proposals to later than Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Total General Appropriations $39,654,044.35 $37,902,222.80 furnished and must be delivered at the provide training services for Adults and 4:00 p.m. to [email protected]. place and before the hour above men- Dislocated Workers under the American All information requested in the Request Total Number of Employees - Full & Part Time 328 336 tioned, and must be accompanied by a Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 and for Proposals must be provided or the certified check or bid bond payable to the the Workforce Investment Act. The award proposal may be disqualified. Proposals 2009 DEDICATED SWIM POOL UTILITY BUDGET Town of Westfield in an amount equal to at will be for Program Year 2009 and pro- MUST BE SEALED AND LABELED “PRO- SUMMARY OF REVENUES ANTICIPATED least ten percent (10%) of the base amount grams are anticipated to begin July 1, POSALS FOR RECOVERY ACT (WIA) – 2009 2008 of the bid, but not less than $500.00 nor 2009 and end June 30, 2010. INDUSTRY SECTOR STRATEGIES FOR 1. Surplus $24,250.00 more than $20,000.00. Each bid must also The Union County Workforce Invest- ADULT WORKER PROGRAM”. Propos- 2. Miscellaneous Revenues 961,570.00 930,700.00 be accompanied by a Surety Company ment Board (WIB), in accordance with als must be made in the form required by Total Revenues $961,570.00 $954,950.00 Certificate stating that said Surety Com- Section 117 of the Workforce Investment the specifications and one (1) original and pany will provide the bidder with the re- Act of 1998, is charged with developing four (4) copies must be received no later FINAL quired Performance bond in the full amount effective strategies to train individuals in than 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS 2009 BUDGET 2008 BUDGET of the Contract, by a Non-Collusion Affida- demand occupations. The WIB has deter- 2009. Proposals may be submitted prior to 1. Operating Expenses: Salaries & Wages $422,470.00 $402,600.00 vit and a Contractor’s Qualification State- mined that the most effective approach to the deadline. If mailed, enclose proposals Other Expenses 264,900.00 212,400.00 ment, Statement of Ownership, on the help individuals engage and re-engage in in a sealed envelope labeled “PROPOS- forms included in and explained in the the labor market is to provide training in ALS FOR RECOVERY ACT (WIA) – IN- 2. Capital Improvements 1,500.00 153,000.00 contract documents. high growth, high demand and emerging DUSTRY SECTOR STRATEGIES FOR 3. Debt Service 235,500.00 151,700.00 Bidders must be in compliance with the industries. The Workforce Investment ADULT WORKER PROGRAM”, and ad- 4. Deferred Charges & Other Appropriations 37,200.00 35,250.00 requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. Board, as part of its workforce strategic dress to Union County Workforce Invest- Total Appropriations $961,570.00 $954,950.00 and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and must pay work- planning, has identified primary, second- ment Board, Administration Building, 4th Total Number of Employees 36 36 men the prevailing wage rates promul- ary, and tertiary growth sectors of the local Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, gated by the New Jersey State Depart- and regional economy. The target popula- New Jersey 07207. Proposals submitted BALANCE OF OUTSTANDING DEBT 12/31/08 ment of Labor and Industry for this project, tion includes individuals aged eighteen by fax or e-mail will not be accepted. GENERAL SWIM POOL UTILITY copies of which are on file in the Town of and over. Furthermore any proposals submitted af- Westfield. The Workforce Investment Board has ter the published deadline will not be ac- Interest $574,000.00 $125,500.00 Plans and specifications may be seen or identified the following industry sectors cepted. Principal $17,050,000.00 $4,027,000.00 procured at the office of the Town Engi- that provide significant employment, com- The Board of Chosen Freeholders re- Outstanding Balance $17,624,000.00 $4,152,500.00 neer, Public Works Center, 959 North petitive wages, and advancement poten- serves the right to reject any and all pro- Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey. The tial: healthcare and education as primary posals, to waive any informality in the RFP Notice is hereby given that the budget and tax resolution was approved by the Town Council of the Town non-refundable cost of contract documents growth sectors and transportation/logis- process, and to accept any proposals of Westfield, County of Union on April 21, 2009. is $100.00 made payable to the Town of tics/distribution (TLD) as a secondary which, in their judgment, are most advan- A hearing on the budget and tax resolution will be held at the Municipal Building on June 2, 2009 at 8:00 Westfield, which must be paid in cash or growth sector. Proposals should be aligned tageous, price and other factors consid- o’clock (PM) at which time and place objections to the Budget and Tax Resolution for the year 2009 may certified check. The Mayor and Council with the identified industry sectors and ered, and will best serve the interest of reserve the right to reject any bid, and to training will be conducted by class size. Union County. be presented by taxpayers or other interested persons. waive any informality in any bid, if in the Funding allocations and minimum enroll- Proposers are required to comply with Copies of the detailed budget are available in the office of Claire Gray, Town Clerk, at the Municipal interest of the Town, it is deemed advis- ment levels for funding sources governed the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, 07090, (908) 789-4033, during the hours of 9:00 able to do so. by this legal notice will be announced at a seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27. (A.M.) to 4:30 (P.M.). 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FW Poetry Series to Feature Lockward, Doty, Harter FANWOOD – The Carriage House Ms. Orr, author of “Jugglers and Poetry Series invites the public to Tides” (Hannacroix Creek Books), is attend a free poetry reading on Tues- a recipient of fellowships from the day, May 19, at 8 p.m. in the Kuran New Jersey State Arts Council and TALKING DEER... Susan Predl, a biologist with the New Jersey Bureau of Wildlife Management and Daniel Bernier, who heads Union County’s Division of Arts Center on Watson Road, off North Yaddo. Her poems have appeared in Park Planning and Environmental Services, explained how the annual deer hunts Martine Avenue, adjacent to Fanwood Southern Poetry Review and Nimrod, in the Watchung Reservation have reduced the size of the deer herd to balance Borough Hall. The reading will be a among others. She is a Geraldine R. the preserve’s ecosystem at a conference in Lancaster, Pa. publication celebration for Tiferet Dodge Foundation poet. Journal’s recently published issue The Carriage House Poetry Series GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Richard Merkt number 9. is in its 11th season at the Kuran Arts The featured readers will be distin- Center, an historic Gothic Revival guished poets Catherine Doty, Diane structure that was once a 19th century Merkt Questions Christie’s Lockward, Priscilla Orr and Penny carriage house. The May 19 reading Harter. is free and open to the public. Ms. Doty has received the 2003 An open mic will follow the fea- Use of Cellphone Tracking Academy of American Poets Marjorie tured performance. For more infor- J. Wilson Award and fellowships from mation, call (908) 889-7223 or (908) Richard Merkt (LD-25, Mendham), forcement because I know the diffi- the New Jersey State Arts Council 889-5298. For online directions and COLONIAL PRIDE…Home Tour attendees will “marvel” at the above north-side a Republican candidate for governor, cult task these officials face in pro- and the New York Foundation for the information, visit Westfield Colonial, which was recently updated to achieve a 21st Century feel. has issued a statement in reaction to a tecting the public from criminal con- Arts. carriagehousepoetryseries.blogspot.com. complaint by the American Civil Lib- duct. Yet, those entrusted with en- Ms. Harter’s recent books include erties Union against GOP candidate forcing our criminal laws also bear “The Night Marsh,” “Along River Crossroads is Home Home Tour to Support Chris Christie for “secretly tracking the highest duty to scrupulously re- Road” and “Lizard Light.” Widely people using their cell phones with- spect the constitutional rights of published in journals and antholo- For Stretch Reunion out search warrants.” people they investigate or prosecute. gies, she has won three poetry fellow- GARWOOD – Musiclocker loudly WF Symphony Orchestra Mr. Merkt expressed concern about All of us in the public share a vital presents the Stretch Reunion Tour, ships from the New Jersey State Coun- WESTFIELD – Lee Corcoran, Five diverse homes will be fea- the “failure” of the former U.S. Attor- common interest in making sure that cil on the Arts. live at The Crossroads on Saturday, ney to show “probable cause” and prosecutors do not abuse their power May 9. chairman of the May 16 Tour of No- tured on the tour that will include Ms. Lockward’s book “What Feeds table Homes to be presented by the entertainment and refreshments. This obtain search warrants before autho- by bending constitutional protections Us” (Wind Publications, 2006) was Doors open at 5:30 p.m. At 6 p.m., rizing the use of GPS devices embed- out of zeal to get convictions.” Hart Attack will open for the 7 p.m. Friends of Westfield Symphony Or- year a choice of five 40-minute semi- awarded the Quentin R. Howard Po- chestra, promised that through view- nars delving into the details of home ded in cell phones to secretly track “I think the ACLU’s concerns about etry Prize. She is also the author of Stretch performance. the movements of their owners. possible prosecutorial overreaching Stretch, who will perform a 90- ing a north-side design and profes- “Eve’s Red Dress” (Wind Publica- Colonial on the sional staging will “All of us want to see the bad guys appear warranted,” Mr. Merkt said. tions, 2003). Her poems are antholo- minute set, is comprised of Dave caught,” said Mr. Merkt, who for- “From a purely political perspective, LaRue on bass, Glenn Alexander on tour, participants be included in the gized in Poetry Daily: 366 Poems and familiar with the ticket price. merly worked in the state’s Division the current brouhaha over Mr. have appeared in the Harvard Review guitar and Bill Elder on drums. of (Casino) Gaming Enforcement, Christie’s secretly tracking people Mr. Alexander, also a composer area’s vintage The Savannah and The Writer’s Almanac, among homes will “mar- downtown condo- “but there is this thing called the without a search warrant is just the others. and producer, has either written, per- United States Constitution, and even latest instance of controversial con- formed and recorded with such art- vel at the metamor- minium residence prosecutors have to play by the rules duct by the former U.S. Attorney, and The Mousetrap to Open ists as Southside Johnny and the phosis that can be for senior adults it sets out.” it will doubtless return to dog him in Asbury Jukes, Max Weinberg 7, Liza achieved with the will be the setting “I find his attitude regarding the the general election, should he go on Tomorrow at FUSP Minnelli and Joel Grey, among oth- vision and style for these offerings, sense typified presented by pro- use of prosecutorial power disquiet- to win the Republican nomination for AREA – Act IV Productions, based ers. ing, particularly in one who aspires to governor. Thus, it would behoove him The Crossroads is located at 78 throughout this fessionals in the at the First Unitarian Society of renovated home.” field. the most powerful public office in to provide a more credible explana- Plainfield (FUSP) will present Agatha North Avenue. To learn more, call New Jersey. As a former New Jersey tion of his conduct and clear things up (908) 232-5666 or view xxroads.com. She said, “It has According to Christie’s long-running play The been thoroughly Mrs. Corcoran, Deputy Attorney General, my natural now, rather than leave an inviting Mousetrap in the FUSP Parish Hall, sympathies tend to run with law en- target for the Democrats in the fall.” and lovingly up- her personal located at 724 Park Avenue in Les Malamut Features dated by its own- friends, the hus- Plainfield. ers, who are both band-and-wife de- Deadlines Told for State’s Performances will kick off at 8 Youngest Artists natives of the sign team known p.m. tomorrow, Friday, May 8, with a AREA – The Les Malamut Art town. It is a bril- as Victoria and free opening night party. Evening Gallery will host an exhibit titled liant bounding of Richard Emprise, performances will follow on May 9, CHAIR REPLACEMENT…This June 2 Primary Election “Union’s Youngest Artists” from now two centuries, re- year’s Tour of Notable Homes ticket will offer what she 15 and 16, all at 8 p.m. Matinees will through May 15. The students of art sulting in a stylish refers to as their TRENTON – New Jersey Secretary ing place in the Primary Election. An be at 3 p.m. on May 10 and May 17. holders will have the opportunity to see teacher Leslie Jenkins have produced and comfortable and shop in a one-day-only boutique line of “trendy of State Nina Mitchell Wells reminds overview of the process, as well as the Tickets are $15. the creative works. family dwelling.” house wares” in a In the play, a group of strangers featuring the trendy new works of citizens and candidates of upcoming downloadable application, can be ob- Ms. Jenkins, who has been teach- Architectural Victoria and Richard MacKenzie- one-day-only bou- deadlines and voter information ahead tained by visiting the elections website. find themselves stranded during a ing art in the Union Public School principles and ele- Childs, such as what appears above. tique also to be of the state’s June 2 primary election. “Under New Jersey law, registered snowstorm in a guesthouse on the system for 17 years, will present the ments have been held at The Savan- The deadline to register to vote in the voters do not need to be out of state on English countryside. Unfortunately, mixed-media artwork of some 40 stu- applied to expand and enhance the nah. June 2 primary election is May 12. primary election day to use the absen- a murderer is in their midst and no dents. Ranging from Kindergarten to living space that has been decorated Tickets for the 2009 Tour of No- Independent candidates, those unaf- tee ballot, nor do they need to provide a one is above suspicion. The plot thick- fourth grade, the students attend in the colors of the beach – cream, table Homes are $25 when purchased filiated with either the Democratic or reason for requesting one,” Secretary ens with red herrings, dead ends and Hannah Caldwell and Livingston blue and green. “The appeal is young prior to May 16. On the day of the Republican parties for the office of of State Nina Mitchell Wells. intrigue in this classic whodunit. School in Union. and fresh – decidedly 21st Century,” tour, they will be sold at $30. governor, all state Assembly seats and Once completed and signed, the ab- The director is Jean Dembaugh Les Malamut Art Gallery is located according to Carol Tener, a member They are available in Westfield at the two state Senate seats vacated after sentee ballot application can be mailed and the cast includes Bill Cochrane, on the lower level of the Union Public of the committee. Burgdorff Realtors, Coldwell Banker the 2008 general election, must file to the county clerk up to seven days Elaine D’Addezzio, Christopher Library at 1980 Morris Avenue and is Proceeds from the annual Realtors, Weichert Realtors, Baron’s their petitions for the general election prior to the June 2 Primary Election. A Gibbs, Greg Jones, Peter Jones, handicapped accessible. The event is fundraiser help to support the pro- Drug Store, The Town Bookstore and by 4 p.m. on Primary Election Day, registered voter may also apply in per- Charles Lawrence, Kathy Mattingly free and open to the public. For more grams of Westfield’s symphony or- The Town Bank of Westfield. In June 2. The petition-filing deadline is son to the county clerk until 3 p.m. the and Gail Sweeney. For more infor- information, call (908) 851-5450. chestra. Fanwood, they are available at Irma’s followed immediately by a four-busi- day before the election. mation, call (908) 756-0750. “Our community, particularly The Hallmark. In Cranford, they can be ness day challenge period when any The county clerk can only accept Friends Group, has been very gener- purchased at Periwinkle’s Fine Gifts objections to nomination petitions can faxed and e-mailed copies of an absen- ous to the orchestra,” said Conductor and in Mountainside at Christoffers be filed. tee ballot application from military Meringolo to Corzine: Stop David Wroe. “I will be on hand to Florist. The close of the challenge period voters and qualified overseas voters. A personally meet and greet the people Further information is available by will be 4 p.m. on Monday, June 8. Lists list of county clerk addresses is also who support our mission through their calling the Westfield Symphony of primary election candidates can be available on the Division of Elections Reckless Abbott Spending participation in the tour.” Orcestra office at (908) 232-9400. found on the Division of Elections website. Bruce Meringolo, a Republican it noted the local school board is the website at www.NJElections.org. For up-to-date listings of candidates, candidate for New Jersey Assembly body that has the ultimate responsi- Registered voters may choose to vote as well as information on statewide from the 21st Legislative District, bility regarding budgets. The New by mail using an absentee ballot as a election matters in New Jersey, visit has called on the Corzine Adminis- Jersey state government cannot sim- convenient alternative to visiting a poll- NJElections.org. tration to stop the “reckless spend- ply wash its hands of this waste as it ing” of the Abbott districts and cre- is the state, which hands out billions ate a fair funding formula for all of of dollars of taxpayer money to the New Jersey. Abbott schools. It is time for Tren- “The Corzine Administration ton to accept accountability for its needs to take action and change the actions. There is no accountability way schools are funded in New Jer- in the Abbott districts because it is sey,” Mr. Meringolo said. He ques- not their money and there are no tioned Governor Corzine’s educa- incentives for them,” Mr. Meringolo tion commissioner on education said. spending that he said included over “We cannot control the runaway $800,000 in catering charges for the property taxes we face in this state Newark school district. without addressing the abuse that is “The Mountainside schools in my rampant in the Abbott schools. The district receive less state funding only way to help the taxpayers of then the Newark system spends in New Jersey and the children of the catering. How can we, as the taxpay- Abbott districts is to create a fair ers of New Jersey, allow that type of system of school funding and ex- wasteful spending to occur when pand the school voucher program in our districts are cutting staff and the Abbott districts,” added Mr. programs to meet mandated state Meringolo. CHAMBER MUSIC AUDITIONS…New Jersey Workshop for the Arts (NJWA) Courtesy Carol Lombardo, Director spending caps. Our system of school Mr. Meringolo is a commercial Music Studio instructor Brent Geyer will hold auditions for this summer’s YOUNG READERS…Garwood Library staff members recently prepare one of Chamber Music Workshop on Sunday, May 10, between 1 and 4 p.m. at the several boxes of gently used juvenile books to be sent to Christian Appalachian funding is broken and it needs to be real estate agent with Newmark As- NJWA studios at 150-152 East Broad Street in Westfield. The summer program, Project for distribution to rural, outlying areas of Kentucky. Moved by the TV fixed now,” Bruce Meringolo said. sociates, Inc out of Whippany. For for students in grades 5 through 12, will be held from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily from documentary “Children of the Mountains,” recently on ABC, the staff decided to “The New Jersey Department of more information visit the campaign June 29 until July 3. Talented young musicians who play the violin, viola, cello and collect gently used books to send to the children. Education tried to pass the buck when website at www.ElectBruce.com. string bass may call the NJWA at (908) 789-9696 to arrange for an audition. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 7, 2009 Page 21 Fashion Show Inspires POPCORN™ No. 4 Street of Our Lady: Courage in Young Girls A Saintly Address, Indeed By CAROLYN FREUNDLICH cording to Ms. Peyton, the American Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Girl stories “really shows girls One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent NEWARK – Nearly 100 girls from that…there is nothing that they can’t the tri-state area, including a few from do.” By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER the 30 who survived, 15 owe their lives Westfield, Cranford and Scotch One lesson in the script described 3 popcorns to her. Plains, modeled in the American Girl how to properly exercise conflict reso- It is among the most confounding Keeping his diary from the time Ger- Fashion Show at the Newark Mu- lution. A contemporary American facts of our existence. Humankind is many invaded Poland through V.E. Day, seum earlier this year. Girl, Carissa, moves to a new town. In capable of terrible things and wonder- May 8, 1945, Moshe’s writings prove The show featured young ladies the fashion show, bullies pick on her ful things. Documenting in No. 4 Street invaluable to chronicling the miracle in ages 5 to 10 wearing American fash- for being “the new girl.” The script of Our Lady how Francisca Halamajowa the hayloft that commenced in late ions from throughout the past 300 discusses different strategies Carissa saved the lives of 15 Jews during the 1942, and lasted for nearly two years. years. Each model should use to re- Holocaust, filmmakers Barbara Bird, At once harrowing, uplifting and in- portrayed the solve the situation. Judy Maltz and Richie Sherman lyri- credible, the close calls indeed prove American Girl doll Ms. Peyton also STARRING ROLE...Matthew Kimura, 15, had the opportunity to perform at the cally and hauntingly make that point. that truth trumps fiction every time. that they most re- said that in an ef- Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway with the Westfield Symphony The divulgences in this tale of hero- Of near Biblical proportions is the sembled. fort to reflect Orchestra. Matthew won the Stars of Tomorrow competition, earning $3,000 and ism, largely based on the diary kept by episode concerning little Fay Letzter American Girl American Girl an opportunity to play with the symphony. survivor Moshe Maltz and later pub- (Malkin), who wouldn’t stop weeping. is a franchise that ideologies of rep- lished as “Years of Horror, Glimpse of When the hidden and their benefactor promotes strength resenting women Hope,” won’t soon leave you. Not be- could no longer count on the squealing in young women from diverse cause it is unique or amazing, though it pigs to drown out the cries that might through their races, back- Stars of Tomorrow is on both counts. But because it reaf- expose them, David Kindler, their resi- American Girl grounds and ap- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 firms how mind-bogglingly pervasive dent M.D., was given the OK to end the dolls. The pearances, the He did not take a lot of cues from at what the composer was going was this madness that gripped the world. tragic dilemma. Ah, but there’s a twist. company’s popu- museum made the conductor; instead, his ears led through when they wrote it, what While through astutely culled pri- Trapdoors, secret attics and regular lar historical char- sure to be inclu- his body, keeping him in tune to a they were trying to convey. Eventu- mary and secondary sources we soon visits by German soldiers, whom Mrs. acters doll collec- sive when choos- piece he obviously knew and loved. ally, I find the middle point and go learn how, in the modest town of Sokal, Halamajowa often threw parties for so tion consists of ing the models for He played and danced with short, with that. I try to create a certain East Galicia, the families Kindler, as to appear a Nazi sympathizer, play a nine different the show. quick head movements that empha- mood, whether it’s passionate or fun.” Letzter and Maltz came to hide in the role in other hair-raising chapters. Yet it dolls, each with a “I was really sized strong bow swings. He plays his best when he can relate hayloft of Mrs. Halamajowa’s pigsty at is the day-to-day feeding and related unique story. moved,” she said, His body swayed and jumped as to a piece, Matthew said, and “can No. 4 Street of Our Lady, one can’t help chores necessary to hiding 15 people in Although the “when a mother his fingers moved quickly, nimbly. personify the different temperament but venture a sad extrapolation. Just cramped quarters without arousing dolls have unique came up to me and Matthew said, “it’s best to play what throughout the piece.” how many such stories remain untold? neighbors’ suspicions that truly aston- personalities, each said that she you feel. It’s always good to have For The Stars of Tomorrow compe- For although the documentarians ishes. of their stories is couldn’t wait to everything technically done, but a lot tition, he chose to play Violin Concerto never lose sight of their particular fo- Thanks to adroit editing, there are about courage and ALL ‘DOLLED’ UP...Local girls, such show pictures of of it is how you perform and display in E minor because “there are some cus, their objective yet passionate re- two or three surprises that aren’t di- the strength they as Cranford’s Rose Denommee, 7, por- her daughter in the your commitment to the piece.” points in the piece that are very intense counting achieves universal worth. And vulged until their full, flabbergasting have found in be- tray American Girl dolls as a vaulable show because Matthew said he finds his passion and passionate and other points that are while we become as intimate with the effect can be realized. Suffice it to note, ing a girl. tool for personal expression and cour- when her daugh- for a piece by “getting to know it calm and serene; I can personify those personae as such narration allows, it’s Francisca Halamajowa’s humanitari- Each doll repre- age. ter said to girls at really well and then figure out what I characteristics because they fit my per- apparent their stories must now assume anism extended beyond saving Jews in sents an American school she was want to do with it. I look at what’s sonality and how I play the instru- a vital part in precluding a reoccurrence her pigsty. The irony of the address Girl from a unique time period and going to be a model, they said, ‘who interesting in the piece. Then, I look ment.” of the tragedy that befell them. where this saintly woman performed socioeconomic background. Some of would choose you to be a model?’” The scholarliness is nicely tempered. her mitzvah is not lost on us. the historical characters portrayed in- According to Ms. Peyton, the mu- Judy Maltz, the producer and diarist’s The house still stands, as does the clude a Native-American girl from seum initially chose the American granddaughter, adds a personal, haimish tree where, Chaim remembers, aunt the 18th century, a pioneer girl living Girl Fashion Show because “Ameri- touch to the family story she has turned Chaye Dvora was buried under cloak of on the prairie in 1854 and a wealthy can Girl is wholesome. We also felt into a feature-length testament. The night. Mrs. Halamajowa has since been girl from the turn of the 21st century. that it was a name that people in New same goes for actual survivors, Fay inscribed by Yad Vashem as Righteous The dolls are dressed according to Jersey and New York would recog- Malkin, Chaim Maltz and Eli Kindler, Among Nations. And we, deeply moved their time period and character. nize and be likely to support.” who return to their childhood hiding by the legacy of No. 4 Street of Our In Newark, the model and her des- This is the museum’s sixth year place in Sokal. Lady, seek solace in the hope for a ignated doll walked down a runway running the fashion show. Proceeds Flashing forward and back, mixing world that never again needs hiding dressed in identical outfits. Although go to children’s programs and exhibi- interviews with narration from Moshe’s places. the clothing drew the audience’s at- tions at the Newark Museum. writings and combining it all with a * * * tention, what was really on display The American Girl Fashion Show skillful use of still photos and archival No. 4 Street of Our Lady, directed by was how the change in girl’s clothing is a program provided through the footage, matters are ultimately and ca- Barbara Bird, Judy Maltz and Richie reflects the prevailing history, culture American Girl Corporation for not- thartically tied together at the fateful Sherman, recently was screened as part and individuality of the time. for-profit organizations. American pilgrimage. But for background, we are of Drew University’s Holocaust Me- Nora Peyton is the director of mem- Girl provides the clothes, the dolls, first brought up to speed as regards the morial Day observance and will be bership at the Newark Museum and the script and a soundtrack. socio-demographics of Sokal. shown at the Jewish Genealogy Film was in charge of running the fashion The museum is located at 49 Wash- A part of Poland between the wars, it Festival to be held in Philadelphia, show. She said that “while the fash- ington Street in Newark and open was ceded to the Soviet Union just August 2 to 7. Running time: 95 min- ion is fun, and the accessories are Wednesdays through Sundays. before the Nazi invasion of 1939. When utes. For further information, e-mail nice, what American Girl is showing the Germans marched into Sokal in [email protected]. girls is how to be courageous, to adapt 1941, there were ostensibly three to the time they’re in and how to Workshop Will Explain groups: The Poles and the Ukrainians, WCP Season Closes compete equally.” Marylou Morano for The Westfield Leader and The Times each of whom felt the region belonged Cranford resident Rose HEART Grant Process DINE TO KNOW...Fanwood resident Lisa Krueger, a publicist for the Food to them, and the Jews. The first two With Mary Sunshine Denommee, 7, played Josefina, the WESTFIELD – The application Network, talks to the audience recently at the Fanwood Memorial Library. agreed on only one thing. WESTFIELD – The Westfield Com- American Girl from colonial New process for a HEART (History, Edu- Hence, as in all too many cases – munity Players are presenting the mu- Mexico. She said that American Girl cation, Arts Reaching Thousands) unlike the-sweet-but-apocryphal tale of sical comedy Little Mary Sunshine as dolls are very popular with girls her grant will be explained at a workshop TV Publicist Dishes on the Danish king who defied the Nazi the final show of the season. age, and that she has 11 or 12. Rose for Union County non-profit organi- order to make all Jews wear Stars of A parody of old-fashioned operettas, also said, “My friends and I like to zations, individual artists and schol- David by wearing one himself – the it takes place in the Rockies, where a talk about the dolls, and we read their ars on Thursday, May 14, beginning Food Network at FW Library population of Sokal welcomed what sweet damsel is unable to pay the mort- books.” at 7 p.m. at the Union County Annex, By MARYLOU MORANO FN’s new magazine and other gifts they saw as an opportunity. Mass ex- gage and is saved by a Colorado Ranger With olive skin and pigtails, Rose located at 300 North Avenue East, in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and prizes provided by the FN. ecutions, random killings and routine and Chief Brown Bear. looked surprisingly like the doll in Westfield. FANWOOD – For what does Nathan Ghabour, a senior at shipping of Jews to concentration camps This light-hearted comedy, written her lap. She said that when it was her Although the workshop is free of EVOO stand? What is the “Bare- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High ensued. by Rick Besoyan, and previously pro- turn to “walk the runway,” she was charge, pre-registration is suggested. foot Contessa’s” real name? What School and a FML page, was one of Seeing the proverbial handwriting duced in New York, is an affectionate going to “say goodbye in Spanish and Recognizing the importance of cul- year did the Food Network (FN) the attendees. on the wall, Moshe snuck out of the send-up of the Jeanette McDonald, a little bit about what kind of things ture and the arts to the county’s qual- first appear on cable television? He is planning to study engineer- ghetto one night and beseeched Nelson Eddy movie musicals. Josefina did.” ity of life and economy, this program Fans of the FN and food enthusi- ing after high school, but he did not Francisca Halamajowa, a Polish Catho- Performance dates include May 8, 9, College-aged girls narrated the sto- supports projects related to history, asts alike had an opportunity to learn rule out the possibility of attending lic, to hide his brood. She answered 16, 29 and 30. Tickets are $20 and can ries of each American Girl doll as the the arts and humanities, and it dem- what goes on behind the FN scenes culinary arts school one day. with a casual “Why not?” There were be reserved by calling (908) 232-1221. models walked down the runway. Ac- onstrates a commitment to the artists at a presentation given by Lisa “I love to cook, and the program 6,000 Jews living in Sokal before the The theatre is located at 1000 North and nonprofit organizations of Union Krueger, FN director of public rela- was fun and informative,” he said. ghettoization and atrocities began. Of Avenue in Westfield. WF’s Chris Flynn, Band County. tions, which was held recently at Nancy Kipping, a library assis- For additional information or to the Fanwood Memorial Library tant in charge of programming, Take to Kilkenny’s register for the HEART Grant work- (FML). thought the response to Ms. WESTFIELD – The Itinerants, shop, contact the Union County Of- Ms. Krueger, who moved to Krueger’s presentation was over- comprised of several friends – in- fice of Cultural and Heritage Affairs Fanwood with her husband in Octo- whelming and very positive. cluding longtime Westfield resident at (908) 558-2550. NJ Relay users ber 2008, started her career with the “Everyone loves the Food Net- and lifelong musician Chris Flynn – should dial 711 or e-mail FN as a publicist in August 2004. She work, has favorite shows and hosts,” will perform at the Kilkenny House [email protected]. was recently promoted to director. she said. “Lisa gave us lots of infor- in Cranford on Thursday, May 14, An avid cook, Ms. Krueger inter- mation and tidbits about them.” from 9 p.m. to midnight. Father-Son Duo to Play acts daily with FN stars like Bobby Ms. Krueger graduated from Syra- The Itinerants came together about Flay, Sandra Lee, Rachel Ray and cuse University in 2000 with a dual 18 months ago as a project for several ‘Conscience’ Series other food celebrities whose pres- degree in Magazine Journalism and musicians who were doing solo work WESTFIELD – Beaucoup Blue, a ence in our kitchens comes by way History. and backing/playing in a number of nationally touring father-and-son of our televisions. In addition to the FN, she has also bands, both together and separately. band from Philadelphia, will appear “I love all of our chefs and have worked for the SCI FI channel. They play a mix of originals, Celtic, at the upcoming Coffee With Con- had the pleasure of working with In 2007, she was selected by “PR Cajun, folk, country and rock, with a science concert series many of them over the past five News” as one of its “15 to Watch.” focus on harmony singing. The Itin- (coffeewithconscience.com) in years,” she said. This honor is awarded once a year erants were playing primarily in New Westfield on Saturday, May 16, at 8 One of the subjects discussed by to 15 leaders and creative practitio- York City, but recently started a regu- p.m. Ms. Krueger is the role television ners in the public relations industry lar run at Duffy’s in Hoboken. Beaucoup Blue programs, like the ones broadcasted who are age 30 or under. Mr. Flynn, a Westfield resident for (beaucoupblue.com) is made up of on FN, play in our lives. Those interested in learning about THE SOUND OF MUSIC…Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky (front) signs the 12 years, has been active in commu- duo David and Adrian Mowry. Al- “I think Food Network is so popu- upcoming events at FML can do so Proclamation for National Music Week, joined by Musical Club of Westfield nity sports, as a coach, and his church, though blues is a staple in their reper- lar because food is a universal con- by logging on to members, left to right, Carolle-Ann Mochernuk, Glen Crane and Beverly Thomson- as a St. Helen’s CCD teacher. toire, they play all styles of music and nector. Everyone eats, and our fanwoodlibrary.org. Shea. For additional information on the from various influences, including shows and chefs help viewers make, band, visit myspace.com/ folk, soul, R&B, jazz, country and buy and enjoy the best food pos- flynnonguitar and myspace.com/itin- bluegrass. sible,” she said. erants. Beaucoup Blue has released two “Some viewers really want to albums, “Out Of The Woodwork,” learn recipes and how to cook. Oth- Choral Art Society 2003, and “Hearts At Home,” 2005. ers just enjoy watching for enter- The show will take place at the tainment,” she continued. Performs ‘All for Love’ First United Methodist Church of “All of our chefs have to possess WESTFIELD – The Choral Art Westfield, located at 1 East Broad a combination of culinary expertise Society of New Jersey, Inc., has an- Street (corner of North Avenue). and entertaining personalities to be nounced an “All for Love” program, The concert starts at 8 p.m., and successful and well received by our which includes Daniel Pinkham’s doors open at 7:15 p.m. Net proceeds viewers.” Wedding Cantata, Rodgers and from the concerts are donated to char- Audience members were de- Hammerstein’s Carousel Suite, ity. lighted with the free copies of the Elgar’s Four Songs: Where Corals Lie, In Moonlight, Pleading, The Snow and other “love songs” on Saturday, May 9, at 8 p.m. at the newly refur- bished Union County Performing Arts “Hire A Professional” Center, located at 1601 Irving Street in Rahway. James Little, musical director of the society, will conduct the performance accompanied by pianist Mary Beth McFall. Admission is $20, $15 for seniors 42¢ For meetings, sports and reviews to be placed in and students. For tickets, contact the Union County Performing Arts Cen- ter Box Office at (732) 499-8226 or ucpac.org. Parking is available at the We’ll mail 7,000 copies of your article for 2¢ apiece Rahway Parking Garage located at Main and Lewis Streets. A shuttle bus will be available to transport parkers www.goleader.com/express at the garage to and from the Union www.goleader.com/express County Performing Arts Center before and after the performance. The Westfield Leader and The Times Page 22 Thursday, May 7, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Local Arts Organizations Cope With Prospect Of Operating With Less Funding in the Future By GREG WAXBERG Instead, the group receives money based theaters in New Jersey. The people still want to come,” Mr. Cenci Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times from local donors and matching grants WCP present plays, comedies and said. WESTFIELD – New Jersey Gov- from large corporations, as well as dramas, with a musical added to the Although the Westfield Symphony ernor Jon Corzine has proposed a through its own fundraising with in- schedule about every other year. Orchestra’s (WSO) activities are be- $5.2 million reduction in state arts dividual patrons. The chorus mem- There are four productions each ing limited, money can be saved be- funding. Such a drop would see arts bers also make donations. John year; a play costs $4,000 to $6,000, hind-the-scenes. support capped at roughly $17 mil- Panosh, chairman of financial devel- while a musical can cost up to $15,000 “We are able to make cuts in re- lion, a level not seen in five years. opment for the Singers, said the group because of the copyright on the music hearsal because the rehearsal process This raises the question of how, or if, visits agencies, stores and doctors for and the musicians’ salaries. is not seen by the public,” Music performing-arts organizations in this pledges. “We have very little surplus and Director David Wroe said. He de- area will be affected. “Before we ever had funding, we don’t anticipate a huge impact,” said scribed a reduction in rehearsals as a The big productions for New Jer- were able to do it that way. What can Publicity Director Victor Cenci. As short-term, invisible recalibration of sey Youth Theatre (NJYT) of Roselle hurt is if businesses give less or noth- an amateur community theater, the the budget. Park, formerly WYACT, take place ing, and at the same time, grant fund- group does not have a big endow- The cost varies, depending on the during the summer at the New Jersey ing from federal, local or county ment. Most of its income comes from music, but one rehearsal averages Performing Arts Center, and the sum- sources goes down,” he said. tickets and subscriptions, but the $4,000 to $8,000. Thus, the orchestra (April 12, 2007 Archives) Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times mer shows cost more than $200,000 Mr. Panosh credits the Oratorio group relies on a few sources for might schedule two rehearsals for a PAPER (MILL) JAM…Despite near-freezing temperatures, a crowd rallied to each to produce. Singers’ financial success, in large external funding. concert, instead of three. “Cutting show support of Paper Mill Playhouse a few years ago when a budget shortfall “I really hope that people realize part, to businesses in Westfield and The biggest source is Union County, rehearsals potentially saves thousands almost caused its shutdown. It took a loan from a local New Jersey bank and state that the arts are so important to the surrounding towns. which is funded by the state. Typi- of dollars,” Mr. Wroe said. Legislative promises of $250,000 in funding to keep Paper Mill’s doors open. To children’s development,” said NJYT Widely recognized for offering cally, the WCP applies for funds for The WSO said it experiences prob- read how arts organizations anticipate dealing with budget shortfalls and limited Artistic Director Cynthia Meryl, who classes and workshops to artists of all general operating expenses, and they lems expanding its residencies state funding, see article at left. runs the company with her husband, ages and abilities, the Visual Arts annually receive about $3,000. around the state. The staff needs pre- Executive Director Ted Agress. Center of New Jersey, located in Sum- A second source is the Westfield marketing and post-marketing to Although NJYT has not faced a mit, is the state’s largest regional art Foundation, which funds Westfield- build new relationships with poten- deficit in 18 years, the budget cuts are center. based nonprofit organizations. Groups tial donors. impacting the organization because Exhibitions showcase both contem- like the Westfield Community Play- “Establishing a presence in a com- it has had to reduce personnel, in- porary art and the work of the center’s ers apply on a case-by-case basis for munity is more than just doing a cluding musicians and assistants in students and faculty. In conjunction money for specific projects; these concert. We are not able to imple- Stars of Tomorrow Finds the prop department. with the exhibits, the center operates funds are not used for general operat- ment an organizational-building “The bigger problem,” Ms. Meryl a docent tour program for school chil- ing expenses. strategy in new markets as effec- said, “is we don’t know what [money] dren and adults. The third source is a fund that tively as we would like to,” Mr. Wroe Best Tri-State Musician we’re getting. Once we’re in the The center also offers an educa- ExxonMobil establishes for its retir- said. By CAROLYN FREUNDLICH New Jersey area and to provide an middle of rehearsal, we find out what tional-outreach program via partner- ees. “If a retiree volunteers at an The reduction in funding also lim- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times opportunity for young talent to play we’re getting from the state and [the] ships with schools and social service organization for a certain number of its the size of the orchestra, thereby RAHWAY – Matthew Kimura, 15, with professionals.” The audience voted Geraldine R. Dodge [Foundation].” organizations, so they can bring art hours, they can give money [from this limiting its repertoire to the Baroque, stood at center stage of the Union on the winner, awarding the $3,000 She said that NJYT, like all state programming to adults and children fund] to the organization to some- Classical and early Romantic eras. County Performing Arts Center in cash prize to Matthew. theaters that are worried about sur- with disabilities, as well as children what match their hours. We have some Areas that should not be affected Rahway, with the Westfield Symphony Joseph Kimura, Matthew’s father, is viving, is being encouraged to net- in underserved communities. retirees who belong to the theater. are ticket prices and advertising space Orchestra (WSO) as his background. a cellist in the WSO. His father told him work so that a show can be performed Director of Development Elie Whenever they put in time backstage, in the orchestra’s programs, both of Every movement performed by the about Stars of Tomorrow, but Matthew in more than one location. Trubert said the proposed budget we’re the beneficiary, so that’s a nice which account for about 25 percent WSO was unified and concise. In an said that it was his decision to pursue it In addition, with some parents los- cuts would result in a 25-percent bonus,” Mr. Cenci said. of the operating budget. organized semicircle, the symphony because “I wanted the experience to ing jobs, their children have had to reduction in the center’s state fund- If the external sources were to drop, The remaining 75 percent is com- members, dressed in black, performed play with such a great orchestra.” withdraw from NJYT programming. ing. the organization might have to tighten prised of donations, and about 10 in accordance with the emphatic wand Matthew wakes up at 5 a.m. daily to “People don’t have money for luxu- “A decision was already made to show budgets or re-examine ticket percent of that figure is made up of of Maestro David Wore. squeeze in at least 10 hours of violin ries. The advantage is that our shows present one less exhibition next year, prices, but Mr. Cenci said they are state funding. Violin in hand, Matthew dictated the practice on weekdays in between high are as good as anything you would so five instead of six, in the Main reluctant to do either. “We are competing for the public’s tone of the piece; feet stagnant, he school, friends and varsity swimming see in New York. People have real- Gallery in order to lower expenses. “We are committed to a four-show entertainment dollars. The cost of swayed in a dance-like rhythm as he obligations. ized they can come to the Performing To reduce printing costs, we will do season. That’s one of the reasons we coming to the symphony must be played. On the weekends, he dedicates his Arts Center, see our shows and be just as much electronically as possible,” don’t do a musical every year be- within the reach of anything from the Saturday night’s concert – the final Saturdays to lessons and workshops at as happy, and we’re a lot cheaper,” she said. The center is determined to cause a musical can [cost] as much as price of a movie ticket to going out round of Stars of Tomorrow competi- Julliard’s prep school from 10 a.m. she said. stay true to its mission of “bringing the other three shows put together,” for dinner,” Mr. Wroe said. tion – sought to find the best young until 6 p.m., but, he said, “on Sundays The Oratorio Singers of Westfield art and people together.” he said. In addition to reducing rehearsals, musician in the tri-state area. After two is when I get most of my practicing probably will not be affected too One of the advantages for the Overall, the WCP feels it is in good the orchestra is also offsetting the prior rounds, the final round narrowed done.” much, except for next year’s music Westfield Community Players (WCP) financial shape. cutbacks by seeking partnerships with down the competition to three musi- He said that he focuses on “practic- choices. They do not receive money is that the group owns its own theater. “We have a stable audience, and we other organizations, such as dance or cians. ing and polishing one piece until it is directly from either the National En- Approaching its 75th consecutive have no mortgage payment on the opera companies, which means all of The most talented contestants from perfect.” He masters classical music dowment for the Arts or the New season, the WCP is one of the oldest facility. That’s the best you can ask the companies involved can reduce the three instrumental categories – with his violin in hopes of playing with Jersey State Council on the Arts. continually operating community- for. We have our own home, and individual costs. string, wind and piano – each per- a distinguished orchestra. Matthew said Reflecting on these budget cuts, formed a concerto movement. Andrew that he has no ambition to play profes- Mr. Wroe wants the public to under- Sun, 17, from West Windsor played the sionally, but practices because “I enjoy stand the value of the arts to a com- piano; Matthew, from Syosset, N.Y. myself performing.” munity. performed on the violin, and In The Stars of Tomorrow competi- farmhouse store “Art is not a luxury item. It defines Richmondville, N.Y. native Jared tion, Matthew performed the a civilized, educated society. Equally Harrison, 16, played the flute. Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E important, it is a vibrant part of the Maestro Wroe said the competition minor with personality, professional- economy because people have dinner was “born out of two principal ideas – ism and enthusiasm. the original farmhouse table out and use gas for their cars as part of to find talent around the New York, CONTINUED ON PAGE 21 the concert-going experience. 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