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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, August 7, 2008 OUR 118th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 32-2008 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Westfield, Conrail Agree On Furthering Quiet Zone By MICHAEL J. POLLACK before entering a crossing. A pattern for Specially Written for The Westfield Leader tion if an emergency arises, or if an blowing the horn lasts until the train animal or person is in danger. WESTFIELD – At the conclusion of clears the crossing. Conrail, which owns, operates and the Westfield council’s sole August However, new rules also provided maintains the line, must install con- meeting, Mayor Andy Skibitsky for- the framework for towns to establish stant-warning time devices and power- mally signed an agreement between “quiet zones,” in which either the horn out indicators to meet the safety re- Consolidated Rail Corporation use is either curtailed during nighttime quirements established under the FRA (Conrail) and the town, authorizing hours or altogether. Quiet zones can be rules. The warning device adjusts for Conrail to perform the work necessary formed provided that certain safety the speed of a train and causes the gates to establish a quiet zone at the Rahway measures are in place and the crossing’s to close when the train is a certain time Avenue grade crossing. The quiet zone accident rate meets FRA standards. away from the crossing. The indicators would ultimately mitigate the effect of Westfield is seeking to create the first tell the engineers that the gates and train noise in the area. 24-hour quiet zone in the state after the bells are not working and that they Effective June 2005, the Federal Rail- aforementioned ruling. should blow the horns. road Administration (FRA) required In a quiet zone, though an engineer is The council went into executive ses- that locomotive horns be sounded at all relieved of any obligation to sound the sion mid-meeting to discuss the con- public grade crossings 15 to 20 seconds horn, he is permitted to use his discre- tract negotiations with Conrail. Upon returning to the dais, Public Safety, Transportation and Parking Commit- tee Chairman Mark Ciarrocca said the town “finally” has its agreement. Westfield is the first town to get this far in the process, and Mr. Ciarrocca thanked Town Attorney Bob Cockren, Town Administrator Jim Gildea and Ben Corbin for The Westfield Leader Assistant Town Engineer Kris McAloon IN WITH THE OLD, OUT WITH THE NEW...Construction continues to turn this 1870’s home into a museum. The Reeve’s for their efforts dealing with “not the house restoration will be entering ‘phase two’ in the coming months, which will focus on internal repairs. See story below. most cooperative folks.” Mr. Ciarrocca warned that it could take upwards of nine months before the Muhlenberg Closing Increases equipment comes in, and the work would take 18 months to finish. Once all work is complete, the town would apply for the final quiet-zone designa- Births at Trinitas and ER Intakes tion. By CHRISTINA M. HINKE women at the clinic, but she said, “I As far as other transportation, Solaris Mr. Ciarrocca said the quiet zone Specially Written for The Westfield Leader didn’t see a decrease, that’s for sure.” and The Plainfield Health Center are would “significantly improve the qual- AREA – Pregnant women who “We need to increase the number of finalizing a voucher system with cab ity of life” for those living near the would have normally had treatment at MDs. We need two to three more MDs companies, where the health center’s Michael Pollack for The Westfield Leader ALL QUIET ON THE WESTFIELD FRONT…Flanked by Town Clerk Claire railroad crossing. Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center’s to be able to adequately provide care,” maternity patients could receive rides Gray and Town Attorney Bob Cockren, Mayor Andy Skibitsky, following Mayor Skibitsky also touted the work OB/GYN services have shifted to Dr. Khazaei said. to Trinitas. Tuesday’s council meeting, signs an agreement with Conrail, authorizing the of Mr. Cockren in navigating a “convo- Trinitas Hospital, as of June 30, a plan He said about five nurses came over According to Fanwood Volunteer company to install necessary safety devices before the Rahway Avenue grade luted, Byzantine process.” Towns are that was introduced by Gary Horan, to Trinitas from Muhlenberg. The hos- Rescue Squad President, John Oatis, crossing can be considered a “quiet zone.” now asking for Westfield’s advice in chief executive officer of Trinitas, when pital also increased its equipment and women in labor that his squad trans- establishing quiet zones. The mayor it was originally proposed to divide adjusted its clinic on Jefferson Avenue ports would most likely go to Overlook called the agreement with Conrail a patients to three or four different hospi- in Elizabeth to handle increased deliv- Hospital in Summit. Reeve Committee Updates “big step in creating a much-needed tals. It was reported that Trinitas would eries. He said in the last two years the quiet zone.” see an expected 800 additional births Trinitas has 20 post-partum rooms squad has slowly taken patients to Over- Mr. Ciarrocca also spoke of improve- per year, and Dr. Kamran Khazaei, and “we have an extra floor that has look, which takes about 12 to 15 min- Council on Project’s Status ments to occur along the Central Av- chairman of the OB/GYN department opened up. It has a capacity for another utes, instead of the six-minute drive By MARISA STOTTER in the style of a carriage house, will enue corridor. Pedestrian-activated at Trinitas, told The Westfield Leader on 20,” Dr. Khazaei said. time to the Plainfield hospital. Trinitas Specially Written for The Westfield Leader contain the society’s archives and lights at crossings near Clover Street, Monday that this number is approxi- The hospital’s maternity floor has is even further away. Recently 50 per- WESTFIELD – At last week’s con- records. Cambridge Road and Belmar Terrace mate. two operating rooms, seven laboring cent of all calls were sent to Muhlenberg, ference meeting, the Historical Soci- Bill Shepherd, head of the Reeve are planned. Lights on Sycamore Av- As of Friday, 41 deliveries have oc- rooms and three triages equipped to where just two years ago it was at about ety of Westfield gave an update on the House Project’s financial committee, enue, Grove Street and Park Street will curred at Trinitas, according to Rudine perform deliveries. 75 to 80 percent, Mr. Oatis said. renovation of the Reeve House presented a breakdown of the project also be upgraded. Because Central Av- Smith, president and chief executive Pregnant women who call 911 will As of August 1, according to the project. costs. enue is a county road, county engineers officer of The Plainfield Health Center, not necessarily get dispatched to Trinitas, letter Senior Vice President and Chief The society plans to restore the According to Mr. Shepherd, the are working on the designs, which a community clinic for residents of but transported to the nearest hospital. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 1870s Italianate-style house to its restoration of the Reeve House will should be completed by the end of this Plainfield that is working in collabora- original architecture and convert it cost a total of $800,000. The con- month. Mr. Ciarrocca said the project is tion with Trinitas. The six midwives at into a museum. While money for the struction of the carriage house will “well underway,” and construction the health center do rounds at Trinitas Mayor Says Petition Drive home’s restoration has been raised, cost $500,000. Mr. Shepherd said should be done by next summer. to help cover shifts, and the center is nearly a half-million dollars is needed $870,000 has already been raised to Plans to establish a dedicated left- recruiting to fill one or two more open to cover the cost of an adjacent car- cover the restoration of the Reeve turn arrow for cars turning from Central positions. Trinitas has two part-time Dishonors Volunteers riage house. House. Avenue onto South Avenue and head- midwives and four that are full time. By JOHN MAGUIRE place to live. “The total cost for the Karrie Hanson, chairman of the Mr. Shepherd said the Historical ing west might need more time because “The transition has gone relatively Specially Written for The Westfield Leader event will be less than $1 per house- building design committee project, Society has applied for a number of of the complexity of the intersection, smooth,” Ms. Smith said. “The staff is MOUTAINSIDE – Mayor Robert hold,” he added. gave an update on the restoration of grants to pay for the construction of according to Mr. Ciarrocca. The corri- happy with the hospital and patients Viglianti took offense at Tuesday night’s Frank Masella, director of the the house since the project began one the carriage house, and plans to launch dor should be “significantly enhanced” have echoed the same sentiment.” She borough council meeting to a petition borough’s recreation department, said year ago. a fundraising campaign in Westfield by the start of the 2009-2010 school said she was not sure if there was an filed in opposition to the borough’s the date was chosen because it is tradi- The Reeve House, located at 314 to raise funds for the project. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 increase in the number of pregnant planned first annual Volunteer Appre- tionally one of the slowest times of the Mountain Avenue, has been fully Second Ward Councilwoman ciation Day set for Saturday, August 16 season at the pool. He stated that the painted, and a security system has JoAnn Neylan asked Ms. Hanson and at the community pool. average attendance for a Saturday in been put in place. Plans are currently Mr. Shepherd if the Reeve House, Stender’s Campaign Finds At the outset of the meeting, the August is typically around 400 people being drawn up for gardens and land- upon completion, would be rented council took time to discuss the petition – much less than a peak summer Satur- scaping and an architect has been out to the public for use. Ms. Hanson signed by 111 individuals in opposition day. hired to restore the original structural said that the Historical Society is Strong Local Support to the planned event. The petition ob- Calling the petition into question, design of the house. considering making the property By LAURA MORTKOWITZ belief that Mrs. Stender said she would jected to the borough closing the com- several of those in attendance alleged Over the last few months, asbestos available for hosting private func- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader one day like to see. munity pool for a day so that volunteers that 43 of the individuals who signed abatement, mold remediation, re- tions and walking tours. Editor’s Note: The Westfield “I think that we need to have a real could be honored with a barbeque and the petition were not residents of moval of oil tanks, soil remediation According to Ms. Hanson, the Leader spent the day with Assembly- commitment and focus on providing a day of fun. Mountainside. It was also noted that and roof repairs have taken place, in society’s new slogan, meant to ener- woman and Seventh Congressional quality and affordable health insur- “I am very upset that a small group of invitations had already been sent out to addition to the exterior carpentry and gize membership, is “Meet me at the District candidate Linda Stender last ance,” Mrs. Stender said. “It’s a mat- people led this drive to dishonor what the event making any cancellation dif- painting work. Reeve House. Meet me on the porch.” Thursday and will be doing the same ter of shared responsibility. was intended to be a small ‘thank you’ ficult at this stage. According to Ms. Hanson, the The Reeve House was deeded to for Republican candidate Leonard “The government’s got a to those who volunteer their time for the “We will go forward with the event,” project will continue into “phase two” the Town of Westfield in 1985, from Lance. responsibility…with people with low- community,” Mayor Viglianti said. the Mayor stated after none of the in the coming month. This part of the Ralph and Edgar Reeve, the only de- AREA – A visit to a local phar- income and working people, [to make After 113 years, Mayor Viglianti said council members present objected. project will include internal repairs scendents of the Reeve family. The macy, a diner, Overlook Hospital and health insurance] so that it’s in an it was time the community showed “(The) petition was received, discussed such as electrical and plumbing work. deed was contingent upon the agree- a Democratic picnic in Summit are affordable range,” she added. “Busi- their appreciation for those who donate and shot down,” Borough Attorney Following completion of the Reeve ment that Edgar Reeve would live the all in a day’s work for Assembly- nesses will continue to have a respon- their time to make Mountainside a great CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 House restoration, the Historical So- rest of his life in the house and that the woman Linda Stender, the Demo- sibility.” ciety will begin construction of a hu- town would use the property only for cratic candidate for Congress from As she told Mr. Riedinger before midity-controlled archive building on charitable, municipal or other public the Seventh District. she left Devine’s, running for Con- the property. This building, modeled non-profit purposes. Mrs. Stender has been meeting gress is “a marathon. You have to do with local business owners, show- some of it each day.” ing her support and talking to them And the next stop for her was Reo’s about the issues they find most im- Diner in Woodbridge for a meet-and- portant. greet. Robert Riedinger, owner of “This time of the year, it’s always a Devine’s Pharmacy in Edison, greeted little quiet, but it’s still important to Mrs. Stender outside with a welcome be out there,” Mrs. Stender said. “I’m sign situated just inside the doors to determined to win this one.” his pharmacy. Some extra support for Mrs. “Healthcare is a big [issue],” said Stender’s campaign came in the form Abby Curran, campaign adviser for of two diner patrons: Jack McGreevey, Mrs. Stender. “Over 41 million are the father of former New Jersey Gov- not insured, and many more are ernor James McGreevey, and Jeff underinsured.” Moon. Both men are working with Mrs. Stender expressed her prefer- Senator Joseph Vitale (LD-19, ence to local pharmacies, and their Woodbridge) and expressed their sup- personal service and touch, over the port for Mrs. Stender’s campaign. larger companies. After a tour of Overlook Hospital “I’m a big supporter of community in Summit, Mrs. Stender attended a

pharmacies,” she told Mr. Riedinger. Summit Democrats’ picnic, also at- Katherine Vowell for The Westfield Leader “CVS is just not the same. It doesn’t tended by Mayor Jordan Glatt, HOW SWEET IT IS...The band 11:11 performs with Jennifer Wright from the meet the same kind of need.” Summit’s first Democratic mayor, group Terraplane at Tuesday’s jazz night in Westfield. With only a few weeks left Mr. Riedinger expressed his own and Terri Tauber, a Democrat run- in the summer, residents are taking advantage of the remaining performances. Laura Mortkowitz for The Westfield Leader CAMPAIGN TRAIL...Assemblywoman Linda Stender (LD-22, Fanwood) of concerns over healthcare companies ning for Summit’s all-Republican PAGE INDEX Fanwood and candidate for Congress talks with Jack McGreevey, right, father of that take advantage of their custom- city council. Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-15 former Governor and former Woodbridge Mayor James McGreevey, and Jeff ers and his desire for one federal plan Another big name present at the Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 16 Moon in the Reo Diner in Woodbridge. Mrs. Stender was campaigning through- that would take care of everyone, a CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 out the Seventh Congressional District. Community ... 6-8 Sports ...... 11-14 A&E ...... 17-18 Page 10 Thursday, August 7, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication New Manager Calls SP Post ‘Opportunity of a Lifetime’ By FRED T. ROSSI Mayor Marks said Mr. Capabianco Specially Written for The Westfield Leader was “going to have a challenge” with SCOTCH PLAINS — Michael next year’s budget. “We were aggres- Capabianco, who will be formally in- sive with the surplus this year,” the troduced next week as the new town- mayor said. “But if it’s not regenerated, ship manager, calls Scotch Plains “one there’s going to be a hole” in next year’s of the best towns in the state” and says budget. it is “the opportunity of a lifetime to be Mr. Capabianco said he favors fur- able to lead this town.” ther shared services initiatives “if they’re Mr. Capabianco, whose appointment fair and equitable.” He said such ar- was unanimously agreed to by the town- rangements should “improve the ser- ship council late last month, spoke with vices, while lowering or maintaining The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ear- the costs.” lier this week. His appointment will be Mr. Capabianco said he has done Paul J. Peyton for The Westfield Leader announced at next Tuesday’s meeting some work with Special Improvement LEGISLATOR QUITS…Assemblyman Neil Cohen resigned July 28 after news LEARNING FIRST-HAND… Westfield Mayor Andrew Skibitsky, fourth from sources revealed he is being investigated for having child pornography on his and his first day on the job will be Districts (SID) in previous positions left, spent the evening of July 30 with members of the Essex-Union Auto Theft state-issued computer. He shared an office with Senator Ray Lesniak and August 18. He will and will be avail- Task Force. Assemblyman Joe Cryan located across from the Union Theatre on Stuyvesant succeed Thomas able to offer any Avenue in Union Township, pictured above. Atkins, who is retir- “guidance, assis- ing at the end of this tance or hands-on month after 28 years experience” to the POLICE BLOTTER of running the day- board of the Muhlenberg Closing to-day operations of newly-enacted CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the municipal gov- SID. Deputy Westfield ported. According to police, the raccoon Operating Officer for Muhlenberg Trinitas’ emergency department, ernment and oversee- Mayor Nancy Wednesday, July 30, George Robinson was placed in a plastic bag and trans- Nancy Fiamingo drafted, Muhlenberg’s according to its website, “has 15 acute- ing 123 full-time and Malool, who will Jr., 55, of Plainfield was arrested after a ported to headquarters where the Hu- emergency room is on “full divert sta- care beds, a six-bed observation area, about 50 part-time be a member of motor vehicle stop on an outstanding mane Society picked it up for testing. tus,” meaning the emergency room will a six-bed ‘Fast Track’ area for pa- township employees. the SID board, Scotch Plains warrant for $158. He posted The dog was transported to veterinarian no longer admit in-patients and they are tients with minor illnesses and inju- Since May 2007, wants Mr. bail and was released. for treatment and testing and the small diverted to area hospitals. ries, two triage rooms and a decon- Mr. Capabianco, Capabianco to Wednesday, July 30, Richard Colligan, raccoon was not located, police said. “The people in the local communi- tamination shower facility,” and des- who is 31-years-old, meet with the SID 51, of Plainfield was arrested during a Wednesday, July 30, a Mary Allen ties are going to suffer because they are ignated chest pain center. has been the shared Michael Capabianco board once the motor vehicle stop at the intersection of Way resident reported that someone re- going to take them on longer runs out- Muhlenberg's satellite emergency services coordinator for the Hunterdon groups begin meetings this fall. North Avenue and Clark Street for an moved the front license plates from two side of our normal radius. It’s going to room accommodates 20 beds, with five County Chamber of Commerce, where Addressing the heated political ran- outstanding warrant of $250 from of her construction vehicles. According effect us time wise and gas wise. Fortu- available for overflow. he has worked with 26 municipalities cor that over the past two years has Somerville. to police, the victim is uncertain weather nately, our town is paying that for us,” At JFK, the ER has eight beds in its and mayors, as well as 30 school dis- made Mr. Atkins a target of some local Wednesday, July 30, report of theft of the plates were lost or stolen. Mr. Oatis said. intermediary care, which handles fast tricts. He was borough manager for two Democrats, Mr. Capabianco said his a bicycle from the 400 block of North Wednesday, July 30, a Sunny Slope “Towns like ours where we have a track and some higher acuity patients years in Folcroft, Pa. and served as goal would be to lay out the “pros and Scotch Plains Avenue. The bike had an Drive resident reported that the wheel of basis to go the extra mile, that is literally that do not require monitoring, 12 assistant director of municipal plan- the cons of an issue and then make estimated value of $200. a large truck drove on his property leav- what we are going to be doing,” he beds in pediatric care for children 18- ning for nearly four years in Norristown, recommendations. I’m a bureaucrat. Wednesday, July 30, Mervin Ramos, ing a rut approximately 20 feet long and continued. years-old and younger, and 21 beds Pa. Mr. Capabianco grew up in Summit I’m not a politician.” 24, of Rahway, was arrested for an out- six inches deep in his front lawn near the standing warrant out of Linden for $144. curb. Should a person call 911, the emer- in the main ER to care for higher and earned master’s degrees in crimi- Mr. Capabianco called Scotch Plains Police said Ramos was arrested in the Saturday, August 2, a Foothill Way gency medical technician (EMT) would acuity patients, and those who re- nal justice from St. Joseph’s University “a fantastic place to be and work,” driveway of 1000 Central Avenue at the resident reported that someone opened a make the decision if the injured person quire monitoring. In the fall, an addi- and public administration from Kean noting that it has “one of the best school Duncan Hills Apartments, following sev- Verizon account using his personal in- needs a bed. “It leaves it on us, whether tional eight bays will be added. University. systems, one of the best parks and eral calls of a disorderly person kicking a formation but bearing a Brooklyn, NY it is an ALS (advanced life support) or When someone comes to He said his top priority will be to recreation departments, and it’s one of car window. Police said Ramos was kick- address. BLS (basic life support),” Mr. Oatis said. Muhlenberg on his or her own admis- “learn as much as possible” in an effort the safest towns.” ing his own car door. Scotch Plains Instances such as “bumps, bruises, sion, they would be stabilized in the to replace the “28 years of lost experi- “This was not an easy decision,” Thursday, July 31, Michael Woodward, Friday, August 1, Alisha Simon, 19, burns, stitches, broken bones” routinely emergency room, then sent to another ence” resulting from Mr. Atkins’ retire- Mayor Marks told The Times. “We 43, of Philadelphia, Pa., was arrested in of Elizabeth, was arrested on an out- do not require a bed and the ER could hospital, via transportation provided ment. In addition, initial work on the were not looking for someone to re- the parking lot of 1000 Central Avenue, standing warrant after being stopped treat the person and send them home, by Solaris, according to Mr. Weiss. It 2009 municipal budget will start soon place Tom, because he is irreplace- on a warrant out of Hamilton Township in for a motor vehicle violation. Accord- said Steven Weiss, spokesperson for does not have helicopter service. after Labor Day. Mr. Capabianco calls able.” Instead, he said the council was the amount of $500. He was arrested ing to police, she was processed and Solaris Health Systems, the corpora- his budgeting experience “decent, but “looking for someone competent and following a call of a suspicious group of released. tion that decided to close the hospital not exceptional,” but Mayor Martin intelligent to succeed Tom.” The mayor people loitering in the parking area drive- Friday, August 1, Rabine A. Cook, because of the institution losing more Marks noted that Mr. Capabianco will called Mr. Capabianco “an intelligent way. He was released after posting $500 25, of Plainfield was arrested on an than $10 million per year. MS Council be able to rely on township personnel guy and a personable guy” who is en- bail. outstanding warrant after a motor ve- “It will be interesting if their bumps CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 like chief financial officer Lori Majeski thusiastic and able to deal with the Thursday, July 31, officers responded hicle stop. According to police, he was and bruises are the same as ours,” Mr. John Post added. and the township auditors as the budget public. “We have a young Tom Atkins to Plainfield police headquarters where processed and released to the Union Oatis said. Before moving into a closed ses- process moves forward into next year. on our hands, perhaps.” they took Alex Montiz, 26, of Elizabeth County Sheriff’s Department. “It would be nice to know that they sion, the council discussed the sale of Asked whether he would be as con- Mr. Atkins, who was born and raised into custody for an outstanding Westfield Friday, August 1, Kyle Briggs, 22, of a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria by the warrant of $99. Montiz was unable to Plainfield was arrested on an outstand- will be open to patients that are not servative in the use of the township in Scotch Plains, told The Times that post bail. He was turned over to the Union ing warrant after a motor vehicle stop. bumps and bruises,” he said, in cases borough and approved several autho- surplus as Mr. Atkins has been, Mr. Mr. Capabianco should “not be ex- County Sheriff’s Department. According to police, he was processed where a patient was initially diagnosed rizations for expenditures including Capabianco said it would depend on pected to walk in here and know Scotch Thursday, July 31, Salvador Sepulveda and released. as a BLS, but when the person arrived funding for the borough’s PTA Fall the circumstances of that particular Plains” in as great a detail as Mr. Atkins Jr., 41, of Perth Amboy was arrested Friday. August 1, Troy Jones, 31, of at Muhlenberg it was determined that it Festival and the appointment of tem- budget year, but he added that it was does. Mayor Marks added that Mr. during a motor vehicle stop at Central and Newark was arrested on an outstanding was more serious. porary TV-35 technicians. The coun- “important to look down the road three, Capabianco will be able to rely on Mr. Starlight Avenues. He was charged with warrant after a motor vehicle stop. Ac- “If it’s a serious call, cardiac, motor cil also gave approval for the borough four or five years” to see what longer- Atkins in his first weeks on the job and having a suspended driver’s license and cording to police, he was processed and vehicle, maternity, the paramedics are to participate in the Union County term expenses might need to be ad- then on “the fantastic staff of depart- for an outstanding warrant out of Perth released. called and they assist us in telling us Development block grant program dressed. ment heads” in the municipal building. Amboy for $620. He posted bail and was Friday, August 1, an employee of a what hospital to go to,” he said. for fiscal year 2008-2009 and for the released. Park Avenue business reported that Mr. Oatis said he has not heard of any recreation department to apply for a Thursday, July 31, officers arrested someone struck the driver’s side quar- instances when a person did not make it county Kids Recreation Trust Grant Jerry Pine, 28, of Mountainview, Calif., ter panel of her vehicle that was parked to a hospital in time, given the longer to offset the cost of sports equipment. Westfield Council for outstanding warrants out of Mount on the street. The hit-and-run occurred distances of other area hospitals than The council also took some time to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Laurel in the amount of $500 and Monroe between 2 and 4 p.m. According to Muhlenberg, but said, “That is definitely note that the conditions at year. Mr. MacRitchie also proposed creat- County, Fla. in the amount of $2,000. He police, there were no witnesses to the a possibility with advance life support. Mountainside sports fields were bet- Summit Court residents should ex- ing a municipal park on the town-owned was held pending his turnover to the incident. “There is a golden four minutes. If ter this year than they had ever been pect the “neighborhood roundabout” half-acre at the corner of Grandview Mount Laurel Police Department. Saturday, August 2, Patricia A. someone is having trouble breathing or and that visiting teams had commented installed by the end of August. The and Myrtle Avenues, next to the indoor Friday, August 1, Bryan Ackerman, Collins, 41, of Plainfield was arrested a cardiac problem anytime over that on how well maintained the facilities roundabout, to be placed at the Arthur tennis courts. He recommended nam- 23, was arrested on the 900 block of for an outstanding warrant after a mo- four-minute mark you start playing with were. The Mayor said this was a testa- Place intersection, would act as a “traf- ing the park after Seweckroneck, a Woodmere Drive for outstanding war- tor vehicle stop. According to police, fic-calming device.” Native American who participated in rants out of Livingston in the amount of she was processed and released. the lives of the people that are the ment to the community and the pride $1,000 and Emerson in the amount of Saturday, August 2, Robert Campora, patient. If we go over four minutes and volunteers put in maintaining the fields. During public comment, Lisa two deeds that encompassed the $250. He was processed and was held in 28, of Woodbridge was arrested on an drive a longer distance, it is definitely Before closing out the public por- Quackenbush questioned when Verizon Westfield area. Seweckroneck means custody. outstanding warrant after a motor vehicle going to hurt, and in the long run will tion of the meeting, Mayor Viglianti FiOS customers could expect to see “person who goes among white people.” Saturday, August 2, officers arrested stop. According to police, he was pro- effect the calls we go on.” took time to praise the Director of “Blue Devil TV,” which is broadcast As a service project for his parish, Danielle Hazel, 32, of Union for an out- cessed and released. According to a press release, Over- Public Works, Ronald Romak, for the from the high school, on channel 36. Westfield High School junior Brett standing warrant out of Kenilworth for Saturday, August 2, Melissa Perez, 32, look recently built a new $15-million work being done on Mountain Av- Other TV-36 programming is run Johnson is collecting used baseball $81 following a motor vehicle stop in the of Rahway was arrested on an outstand- emergency department to assist in the enue to replace faulty pipes. The through town hall and can already be equipment, including mitts, to help those area of Livingston and South Avenue. ing warrant after a motor vehicle stop. increased patients visits, which is an Mayor said “the repairs did not cost seen by FiOS viewers. less fortunate. To learn more, visit Hazel posted bail and was released. According to police, she was processed increase of 3 to 5 percent yearly in the us a nickel” after Mr. Romak was able Town Administrator Jim Gildea said sharetheglove.org. Saturday, August 2, Maria A. Nunez, and released. last few years. It has 46 beds, separate to get the county to replace them after Comcast and Verizon continue to On the subject of baseball, First Ward 38, of Plainfield was arrested for out- Sunday, August 3, Robert Ribot, 32, of sections for specialties such as pediat- pointing out that they had not been “battle” over an interconnectivity agree- Councilman Frank Arena spoke of the standing warrants out of Elizabeth for Perth Amboy was arrested for an out- rics, geriatrics and chest pain, a dedi- installed properly in the first place. ment, which the two sides have not Westfield Baseball League’s success. $250 and Linden for $550 following a standing warrant after a motor vehicle cated radiology area, and a system to The next regular public meeting of been able to reach. Town representa- More than 1,400 kids participated this motor vehicle stop in the area of South stop. According to police, he was pro- move patients with less-urgent needs the borough council will be held Tues- tives, the TV-36 Advisory Committee past spring, and in the summer travel Avenue and Tuttle Parkway. She was cessed and released. through the emergency department in day, August 19 at 8 p.m. at and the board of education have talked league, and every Westfield baseball released after posting bail. Sunday, August 3, Christian Valencia, less than an hour. Mountainside Borough Hall. to Verizon, and a solution should occur team player from age 8 to 13 was repre- Saturday, August 2, Richard Ingram, 24, of North Plainfield was arrested for an this month, allowing FiOS customers sented in their respective championship. 55, was arrested for an outstanding war- outstanding warrant after a motor vehicle to view Blue Devil TV prior to The mayor and council recognized rant out of Westfield for $200 following a stop. According to police, he was pro- interconnectivity occurring. Record Press/Cranford Chronicle Edi- motor vehicle stop at the intersection of cessed and released. East North Avenue and St. Paul Street. He Sunday, August 3, Sharif Dismuke, 31, Former Councilman Kenneth tor Greg Marx, who has covered the posted bail and was released. of East Orange was arrested for an out- If a city tree falls on your SUV, MacRitchie recommended that the ex- council for six and a half years. Saturday, August 2, Christopher standing warrant after a motor vehicle isting park at the end of Windsor Av- Tuesday’s meeting marked Mr. Marx’s Rodriguez, 18, of New Brunswick, was stop. According to police, he was pro- enue be named after Dr. Virginia Apgar, last with the newspaper. He will attend arrested at Middlesex County jail pursu- cessed and released. are you covered? who lived on Carleton Road, not far Columbia University Graduate School ant to contempt of court warrant issued by Sunday, August 3, Juan Bustamante, 27, from the park. Dr. Apgar is regarded as of Journalism. Mayor Skibitsky said the Westfield municipal court. He was of West New York was arrested and charged the founder of neonatology, which has Mr. Marx has done a “phenomenal job” transported to Westfield Police Head- with driving with intoxicated (DWI) after DON’T HOPE SO. KNOW SO. significantly reduced infant mortality. covering council news. quarters where he was processed and being stopped for a motor vehicle violation released after posting bail. at which time officers said they noticed his Mountainside eyes were red and his speech was slow and Friday, July 11, Raymond C. Stark, slurred. A Day With Linda Stender 39, North Plainfield was arrested and According to police, Bustamante failed charged with credit card fraud. Accord- several field sobriety tests and was placed CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing to police, he stole a credit card from under arrest. He was processed and later Call me today for a fast, free picnic was Mark Alexander, the senior Curran. a Springfield Avenue suite and attempted released. Good Hands® Coverage Checkup. advisor to Senator Barack Obama’s As of June 30, the last date of Federal to purchase a computer at Walmart in Sunday, August 1, Dudley Dempaire, Presidential campaign. Election Commission (FEC) financial Union. According to police, bail was set 31, of Hillside was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled danger- If city property is involved in an accident, who During the picnic, Mrs. Stender met reporting, Mrs. Stender’s campaign had at $6,500 and Stark is being detained at and spoke with supporters who were $1.2 million cash on hand to spend. Mr. the Union County jail. ous substance after a motor vehicle stop pays? I can help you see if you have the at which time officers said they smelled coverage you need before you need it. I can able to ask about her stance on issues. Lance’s campaign had $80,000 cash on Tuesday, July 29, Majlassa Forbes, 31, of Newark was arrested and charged the odor of burnt marijuana in the vehicle. also help you find ways to save. In fact, drivers She admitted that the topic she speaks hand after listing contributions of about the most is the Iraq War because $385,238 after wining a seven-candi- with attempting to pass a bad check to According to police, a small amount of who switched to Allstate saved an average of her opposition is why she decided to date primary four weeks prior to the the Mountainside court in the amount of marijuana was found in the vehicle. $353 a year*. $500. Dempaire was transported to headquar- run for Congress in 2006 and again this FEC quarterly filing deadline. ters where he was processed and released. year. “There’s a real sense on the ground Tuesday, July 29, Heather Hines, 27, of North Plainfield was arrested and Fanwood “The country spent so much money that this is the year that she’s going to do Thursday, July 31, Crystal G. Fagardo, over there,” she said. “We went from a it,” Ms. Curran said. charged with driving with a suspended license after being involved in a motor 22, of Plainfield was arrested on an out- record surplus to a record deficit.” “There’s a real sense of enthusiasm standing Plainfield warrant after a motor According to Mrs. Stender, people on the ground, and you can feel the vehicle accident on Route 22 East. Ron Bansky Tuesday, July 29, Antandras C. Jack- vehicle stop on Terrill Road. According (800) 554-6964 are uneasy because they aren’t confi- energy as Linda’s traveling around,” son, 34, of Newark was arrested at the to police, she was processed and released. dent the government can provide the she added. “She really hears from fami- Essex County jail for an outstanding Thursday, July 31, Sergio D. Custodio, functions it’s supposed to. lies who are struggling, who are wor- Mountainside warrant. 28, of North Arlington was arrested for 519 South Ave West Mrs. Stender said the country needs ried about the high cost of gas or facing allegedly providing police with false in- Westfield Tuesday, July 29, officers responded energy independence and to concen- skyrocketing health care costs or wor- to Woodland Avenue on a report of a formation after a motor vehicle stop. Ac- [email protected] trate on conservation and efficiency ried about their homes. The Bush Ad- rabid raccoon. According to police, when cording to police, he was processed and “for the economy and the environment.” ministration has left our economy in they arrived at the scene a large raccoon released. However, when asked about her op- shambles, and we need new leaders in was attacking a small raccoon injuring Saturday, August 2, Aisha S. Williams, ponent, Senator Leonard Lance, Mrs. Washington to clean up the mess.” it. Police then witnessed the rabid rac- 28, of East Orange was arrested and Stender admitted to a lack of knowl- Even though these summer months coon attacking a small dog at which charged with possession of stolen prop- edge about his campaign. are what Mrs. Stender called “quiet,” point they sprayed it with Oleoresin erty after she was found allegedly driving “There doesn’t seem to be a strong Ms. Curran said she has noticed more Capsicum (OC), better known as pepper a stolen vehicle. According to police, she campaign going,” she said. “He doesn’t involvement. spray, in order to get it to release the dog, was processed and released. police said. Tuesday, August 5, Shavonne B. have a campaign headquarters. He “I feel that voters really know that we Delaney, 26, of Newark was arrested on doesn’t have a campaign phone. We need a change, and they’re getting in- The raccoon then ran across the street into the back yard of an adjacent prop- an outstanding Newark warrant after a *Average savings based on information reported nationally by new Allstate auto haven’t been getting a lot of feedback volved earlier,” she said. “So even in the motor vehicle stop on South Avenue. customers for policies written in 2007. Actual savings will vary. about him.” slower summer months, there’s defi- erty at which time the officer was able to Allstate New Jersey Property and Casualty Insurance Company: Northbrook, IL. © safely destroy the animal with two shots According to police, she was processed 2008 Allstate Insurance Company Mrs. Stender’s own campaign seems nitely an increased interest and level of and released. to be going strong, according to Ms. activism from years past.” from his duty weapon, authorities re- USPS 485200 Thursday, August 7, 2008 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 49TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 32-2008 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] Borough PBA and Council Discuss Municipal Layoffs By TED RITTER off employees.” going to save any money?” Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Councilman Bruce Walsh – who Mayor Mahr responded that laying FANWOOD – Mayor Colleen serves as the borough’s police com- off three employees is one of several Mahr and the borough council, and missioner – noted a letter of apology ways the governing body is trimming members of the local police officers’ he wrote, explaining that “there was a budget that was introduced last union, Tuesday night continued to some miscommunication on that is- spring and would have required an discuss the amended municipal bud- sue.” overall tax increase of nearly 30 per- get, particularly with respect to the Councilman David Valian said, “We cent (local, county and school taxes proposed layoffs of a police officer have tried to be very careful in the combined). and two other borough employees way that we kept the public informed “The savings that we make across (one full-time and one part-time). [about the budget]; I’d like to apolo- the board…are to get us through this At the governing body’s monthly gize for not getting that information year and to look at what we can cap- agenda meeting, PBA Chapter 123 [regarding the budget amendment and ture [in savings] next year and the delegate Ron Greco said, referring to layoffs] across the way it should have year after that; we’re trying to reduce the budget amendment approved last been.” the cost of running the borough,” said week, “I think what you did was Later in the meeting, resident Tom Mayor Mahr. despicable; you didn’t even tell us Tzerefos, referring to the layoffs in When Mr. Greco asked why one of that there was an amendment to lay the amended budget, asked, “Are we the layoffs had to come from the police department, instead of another borough office, Mayor Mahr said, “What I heard loud and clear [at the community budget meeting] July 9 was, ‘What are you guys doing about taxes…why don’t you do more [shared services] with Scotch Plains?’” “It’s too easy to say that what’s gone on in this borough during the Katie Rogers for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times past eight months can be compacted THE TOWN GOES ALL OUT... Scotch Plains residents fill the Village Green for the township’s participation in National Night Out, including a concert by New Jersey rock band Dog Voices. This year marked the 25th anniversary of the National into ‘we don’t care.’” Night Out program. PBA 123 President Phil Ugoni said, “You seem to focus only on people who want their taxes reduced,” add- ing that “some people don’t mind New Manager Calls SP Post paying more” in taxes in order to maintain borough services. Mayor Mahr again pointed to the ‘Opportunity of a Lifetime’ governing body’s efforts to make “$610,000 worth of reductions” from By FRED T. ROSSI experience” resulting from Mr. such arrangements should “improve the $8 million introduced budget. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Atkins’ retirement. In addition, ini- the services while lowering or main- The mayor said a combination of SCOTCH PLAINS — Michael tial work on the 2009 municipal bud- taining the costs.” Ted Ritter for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times increases in revenue (including charg- Capabianco, who will be formally get will start soon after Labor Day. Mr. Capabianco said he has done PUBLIC COMMENT...Fanwood PBA 123 delegate Ron Greco speaks at Tues- ing for bulk trash pickup) and budget introduced next week as the new town- Mr. Capabianco calls his budgeting some work with Special Improve- day night’s borough council agenda meeting. Seated from left are Councilwomen reductions enabled the governing ship manager, calls Scotch Plains “one experience “decent but not excep- ment Districts (SID) in previous po- Katherine Mitchell and Donna Dolce and Borough Attorney Dennis Estis. body to reduce the tax rate from 29 of the best towns in the state” and tional,” but Mayor Martin Marks sitions and will be available to offer percent to 16 percent. says it is “the opportunity of a life- noted that Mr. Capabianco will be any “guidance, assistance or hands- “That is still an unacceptable in- time to be able to lead this town.” able to rely on township personnel on experience” to the board of the Stender’s Campaign Finds crease, but it’s a hell of a lot better Mr. Capabianco, whose appoint- like Chief Financial Officer Lori newly-enacted SID. Deputy Mayor than nearly 30 [percent],” she said. ment was unanimously agreed to by Majeski and the township auditors as Nancy Malool, who will be a member Also regarding the budget, now the township council late last month, the budget process moves forward of the SID board, wants Mr. Strong Local Support scheduled for adoption after a public spoke with The Scotch Plains- into next year. Capabianco to meet with the SID By LAURA MORTKOWITZ belief that Mrs. Stender said she would hearing on Wednesday, August 20, Fanwood Times earlier this week. His board once the group begins its meet- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times one day like to see. Councilwoman Katherine Mitchell appointment will be announced at ings this fall. Editor’s Note: The Scotch Plains- “I think that we need to have a real asked whether the previously sug- next Tuesday’s meeting and his first Addressing the heated political ran- Fanwood Times spent the day with commitment and focus on providing gested idea of setting up an “ad hoc” day on the job will be August 18. He cor that over the past two years has Assemblywoman and Seventh Con- quality and affordable health insur- budget review committee is “still will succeed Thomas Atkins, who is made Mr. Atkins a target of some gressional District candidate Linda ance,” Mrs. Stender said. “It’s a mat- something we want to do.” retiring at the end of this month after local Democrats, Mr. Capabianco said Stender last Thursday and will be ter of shared responsibility. “I don’t want to lose sight of this,” 28 years of running the day-to-day his goal would be to lay out the “pros doing the same for Republican can- “The government’s got a Ms. Mitchell said. operations of the municipal govern- and the cons of an issue and then didate, Leonard Lance. responsibility…with people with low- Council President Joan Wheeler, ment and overseeing 123 full-time make recommendations. I’m a bu- AREA – A visit to a local pharmacy, income and working people, [to make noting “all the stress we’re under” and about 50 part-time township em- reaucrat. I’m not a politician.” a diner, Overlook Hospital and a Demo- health insurance] so that it’s in an regarding the budget, said she “would ployees. Mr. Capabianco called Scotch cratic picnic in Summit are all in a affordable range,” she added. “Busi- not support” establishing the com- Since May 2007, Mr. Capabianco, Plains “a fantastic place to be and day’s work for Assemblywoman Linda nesses will continue to have a respon- mittee until early next year. who is 31 years old, has been the work,” noting that it has “one of the Stender (LD-22, Fanwood), the Demo- sibility.” “I think we have to trust ourselves shared services coordinator for the best school systems, one of the best cratic candidate for Congress from the As she told Mr. Riedinger before that we’re making the decisions that Hunterdon County Chamber of Com- parks and recreation departments, and Seventh District. she left Devine’s, running for Con- are best for our residents and our merce, where he has worked with 26 it’s one of the safest towns.” Mrs. Stender has been meeting with gress is “a marathon. You have to do employees,” said Councilwoman municipalities and mayors as well as “This was not an easy decision,” local business owners, showing her some of it each day.” Wheeler. 30 school districts. He was borough Mayor Marks told The Times. “We support and talking to them about the And the next stop for her was Reo’s Councilwoman Donna Dolce said, manager for two years in Folcroft, Pa. were not looking for someone to re- issues they find important. Diner in Woodbridge for a meet and “We really need to look at the charge and served as assistant director of Michael Capabianco place Tom because he is irreplace- Robert Riedinger, owner of greet. [of a budget review committee]” in municipal planning for nearly four Asked whether he would be as con- able.” Instead, he said the council was Devine’s Pharmacy in Edison, greeted “This time of the year, it’s always a order to clearly define its mission. years in Norristown, Pa. Mr. servative in the use of the township “looking for someone competent and Mrs. Stender outside with a welcome little quiet, but it’s still important to Councilman Walsh also added, Capabianco grew up in Summit and surplus as Mr. Atkins has been, Mr. intelligent to succeed Tom.” The sign situated just inside the doors to be out there,” Mrs. Stender said. “I’m “You have to be careful as elected earned master’s degrees in criminal Capabianco said it would depend on mayor called Mr. Capabianco “an his pharmacy. determined to win this one.” officials not to transfer your respon- justice from St. Joseph’s University the circumstances of that particular intelligent guy and a personable guy” “Healthcare is a big [issue],” said Some extra support for Mrs. sibilities.” and public administration from Kean budget year, but he added that it was who is enthusiastic and able to deal Abby Curran, campaign advisor for Stender’s campaign came in the The mayor and council then segued University. “important to look down the road with the public. “We have a young Mrs. Stender. “Over 41 million are form of two diner patrons: Jack into a general discussion of whether He said his top priority will be to three, four or five years” to see what Tom Atkins on our hands, perhaps.” not insured, and many more are McGreevey, the father of former to establish a joint/shared services “learn as much as possible” in an longer-term expenses might need to Mr. Atkins, who was born and raised underinsured.” New Jersey Governor James CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 effort to replace the “28 years of lost be addressed. in Scotch Plains, told The Times that Mrs. Stender expressed her prefer- McGreevey, and Jeff Moon. Both Mayor Marks said Mr. Capabianco Mr. Capabianco should “not be ex- ence for local pharmacies – and their men are working with Senator Jo- was “going to have a challenge” with pected to walk in here and know personal service and touch – over the seph Vitale (LD-19, Woodbridge) Muhlenberg Closing Adds next year’s budget. “We were aggres- Scotch Plains” in as great a detail as larger companies. and expressed their support for Mrs. sive with the surplus this year,” the Mr. Atkins does. “I’m a big supporter of community Stender’s campaign. mayor said. “But if it’s not regener- Mayor Marks added that Mr. pharmacies,” she told Mr. Riedinger. After a tour of Overlook Hospital To Increased ER Intakes ated, there’s going to be a hole” in Capabianco will be able to rely on “CVS is just not the same. It doesn’t in Summit, Mrs. Stender attended a By CHRISTINA M. HINKE is happy with the hospital and pa- next year’s budget. Mr. Atkins in his first weeks on the meet the same kind of need.” Summit Democrats’ picnic, which Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tients have echoed the same senti- Mr. Capabianco said he favors fur- job and then on “the fantastic staff of Mr. Riedinger expressed his own was also attended by Mayor Jordan AREA – Pregnant women who ment.” ther shared services initiatives “if department heads” in the municipal concerns over healthcare companies Glatt, Summit’s first Democratic would have normally had treatment She said she was not sure if there they’re fair and equitable.” He said building. that take advantage of their custom- mayor, and Terri Tauber, a Democrat at Muhlenberg Regional Medical was an increase in the number of ers and his desire for one federal plan running for Summit’s all-Republican Center’s OB/GYN services have pregnant women at the clinic, but she that would take care of everyone, a CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 shifted to Trinitas Hospital, as of June said, “I didn’t see a decrease, that’s 30, a plan that was introduced by for sure.” Gary Horan, chief executive officer “We need to increase the number of of Trinitas, when it was originally MDs. We need two to three more proposed to divide patients to three or MDs to be able to adequately provide four different hospitals. care,” Dr. Khazaei said. It was reported that Trinitas would He said about five nurses came see an expected 800 additional births over to Trinitas from Muhlenberg. per year, and Dr. Kamran Khazaei, The hospital also increased its equip- chairman of the OB/GYN department ment and adjusted its clinic on at Trinitas, told The Scotch Plains- Jefferson Avenue in Elizabeth to Fanwood Times on Monday that this handle increased deliveries. number is approximate. Trinitas has 20 post-partum rooms As of Friday, 41 deliveries have and “we have an extra floor that has occurred at Trinitas, according to opened up. It has a capacity for an- Rudine Smith, President and chief other 20,” Dr. Khazaei said. executive officer of The Plainfield The hospital’s maternity floor has Health Center, a community clinic two operating rooms, seven laboring for residents of Plainfield that is work- rooms and three triages equipped to ing in collaboration with Trinitas. perform deliveries. Beth Budnick for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times The six midwives at the health cen- Pregnant women who call 911 will SLAM DUNK... Lt. Joseph Zito holds on tight to his seat after getting dunked in ter do rounds at Trinitas to help cover not necessarily get dispatched to the D.A.R.E. “Dunkin’ Cops” tank at the Scotch Plains National Night Out. The shifts, and the center is recruiting to Trinitas, but transported to the near- dunk tank was one of several carnvial games at the Night Out festivities. Laura Mortkowitz for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times fill one or two more open positions. est hospital. CAMPAIGN TRAIL...Assemblywoman Linda Stender (LD-22, Fanwood) of Trinitas has two part-time midwives As far as other transportation, PAGE INDEX Fanwood and candidate for Congress talks with Jack McGreevey, right, father of Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-15 former Governor and former Woodbridge Mayor James McGreevey, and Jeff and four that are full time. Solaris and The Plainfield Health “The transition has gone relatively Center are finalizing a voucher sys- Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 16 Moon in the Reo Diner in Woodbridge. Mrs. Stender was campaigning through- Community ... 6-8 Sports ...... 11-14 A&E ...... 17-18 out the Seventh Congressional District. smooth,” Ms. Smith said. “The staff CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Page 10 Thursday, August 7, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Correction on FW Budget Editor’s Note: A story on last week’s an increase of $410,178, or 2.79 per- borough council meeting contained a cent. Another $177,584 will be col- number of factual errors. The story lected for the county’s open space listed the budget in billions instead of tax, a $7,800, or 4.5 percent, increase. millions of dollars. The following is The municipal budget in February the way the story should have read. called for a 28 percent tax increase over the 2007-2008 budget. In the The Fanwood Borough Council amended budget, total revenue to be introduced an amended budget last raised by taxes would be reduced Comparison of Fanwood Property Taxes Fanwood Increase Delta 2008 2007 BOE 3% $410,000 $15,111,840 $14,701,840 UC 3% $115,320 $3,897,248 $3,781,928 Muni 16% $727,003 $5,300,000 $4,572,997 Subtotal 5.4% $1,252,323 $24,309,088 $23,056,765 Ben Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Total 5.6% CRY FOR HELP... With the number of volunteers reaching all-time lows, local volunteer fire departments and volunteer rescue squads struggle to find help, FRESH FUN...Residents have fun finding plenty of fresh produce at the Scotch week that calls for a 5.46 percent hike from earlier projections of $5.9 mil- especially between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pictured above is the Scotch Plains Farmers Market last Saturday. The market on Park Avenue next to the in overall taxes, including county, lion to $5.3 million. Plains Volunteer Fire Department building. municipal building is open every Saturday throughout the summer. school and municipal, or $1,252,498, Regarding current taxes, Mayor over 2007. Colleen Mahr said residents would A total of $5.3 million will be raised see a 10 percent drop in their taxes POLICE BLOTTER in municipal taxes, an increase of from the third quarter to the fourth A Day With Linda Stender $727,003, or 15.90 percent over 2007. quarter. The third quarter taxes were CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 County taxes are going up $115,320, calculated using the budget figures city council. seems to be going strong, according or 3.05 percent, to $3,897,248. School from February. Scotch Plains car window. Police said Ramos was kick- Another big name present at the to Ms. Curran. taxes are $15,112,018 (including op- A public hearing on the budget is Friday, August 1, Alisha Simon, 19, of ing his own car door. picnic was Mark Alexander, the se- As of June 30, the last date of erating expenses and debt service), scheduled for Wednesday, August 20. Elizabeth, was arrested on an outstanding Thursday, July 31, Michael Woodward, nior advisor to Senator Barack Federal Election Commission (FEC) warrant after being stopped for a motor 43, of Philadelphia, Pa., was arrested in Obama’s Presidential campaign. financial reporting, Mrs. Stender’s vehicle violation. According to police, the parking lot of 1000 Central Avenue, During the picnic, Mrs. Stender campaign had $1.2 million cash on Volunteer Organizations she was processed and released. on a warrant out of Hamilton Township in met and spoke with supporters who hand to spend. Mr. Lance’s campaign Friday, August 1, Rabine A. Cook, 25, the amount of $500. He was arrested were able to ask about her stance on had $80,000 cash on hand after list- of Plainfield was arrested on an outstand- following a call of a suspicious group of issues. ing contributions of $385,238 after Struggle to Find More Help ing warrant after a motor vehicle stop. people loitering in the parking area drive- She admitted that the topic she wining a seven-candidate primary By KATHERINE VOWELL recruit new volunteers. According to police, he was processed way. He was released after posting $500 Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times and released to the Union County Sheriff’s bail. speaks about the most is the Iraq War four weeks prior to the FEC quarterly The Scotch Plains Squad, com- Department. Thursday, July 31, officers responded because her opposition is why she filing deadline. AREA – Running a rescue organi- prised of 62 members, has had diffi- Friday, August 1, Kyle Briggs, 22, of to Plainfield police headquarters where decided to run for Congress in 2006 “There’s a real sense on the ground zation is no easy task, and when that culties recruiting individuals to cover Plainfield was arrested on an outstanding they took Alex Montiz, 26, of Elizabeth and again this year. that this is the year that she’s going to organization relies 100 percent on the daytime shifts from 6 a.m. to 6 warrant after a motor vehicle stop. Ac- into custody for an outstanding Westfield “The country spent so much money do it,” Ms. Curran said. volunteers, the task is all the more p.m. Although Mountainside has a cording to police, he was processed and warrant of $99. Montiz was unable to over there,” she said. “We went from “There’s a real sense of enthusiasm challenging. Local towns have al- paid service during the work week, released. post bail. He was turned over to the Union a record surplus to a record deficit.” on the ground, and you can feel the ways struggled with recruitment, but Mr. Sullivan said that a paid service is Friday. August 1, Troy Jones, 31, of County Sheriff’s Department. According to Mrs. Stender, people energy as Linda’s traveling around,” as volunteer levels are reaching an “something we don’t want to con- Newark was arrested on an outstanding Thursday, July 31, Salvador Sepulveda are uneasy because they aren’t confi- she added. “She really hears from all-time low, these organizations are sider.” warrant after a motor vehicle stop. Ac- Jr., 41, of Perth Amboy was arrested dent the government can provide the families who are struggling, who are issuing a cry for help. Scotch Plains is a little more le- cording to police, he was processed and during a motor vehicle stop at Central and functions it’s supposed to. worried about the high cost of gas or The Mountainside volunteer fire nient with its required hours and mem- released. Starlight Avenues. He was charged with Mrs. Stender said the country needs facing skyrocketing health care costs department has been the target of bers usually volunteer about four to Friday, August 1, an employee of a having a suspended driver’s license and energy independence and to concen- or worried about their homes. The public scrutiny over the past few five hours every week. Park Avenue business reported that some- for an outstanding warrant out of Perth trate on conservation and efficiency, Bush Administration has left our weeks. According to Mountainside In the meantime, Scotch Plains has one struck the driver’s side quarter panel Amboy for $620. He posted bail and was “for the economy and the environ- economy in shambles, and we need Fire Chief Neil Williams, part of the maintained a good relationship with of her vehicle that was parked on the released. ment.” new leaders in Washington to clean problem is a lack of understanding its neighboring town, Fanwood, to street. The hit-and-run occurred between Thursday, July 31, officers arrested However, when asked about her up the mess.” regarding what goes on behind the ensure that the daytime calls are an- 2 and 4 p.m. According to police, there Jerry Pine, 28, of Mountainview, Calif., opponent, Senator Leonard Lance, Even though these summer months scenes. swered. were no witnesses to the incident. for outstanding warrants out of Mount Mrs. Stender admitted to a lack of are what Mrs. Stender called “quiet,” Saturday, August 2, Patricia A. Collins, Laurel in the amount of $500 and Monroe “What the general public doesn’t “We have a unique situation be- 41, of Plainfield was arrested for an out- County, Fla. in the amount of $2,000. He knowledge about his campaign. Ms. Curran said she has noticed more understand is that we don’t stop be- cause Scotch Plains surrounds standing warrant after a motor vehicle was held pending his turnover to the “There doesn’t seem to be a strong involvement. ing volunteers on Christmas, Thanks- Fanwood, and there is a very good stop. According to police, she was pro- Mount Laurel Police Department. campaign going,” she said. “He “I feel that voters really know that giving or Halloween, and when the relationship between the two squads,” cessed and released. Friday, August 1, Bryan Ackerman, doesn’t have a campaign headquar- we need a change, and they’re getting routine fire alarms go off at 2 a.m., we Mr. Sullivan said. Saturday, August 2, Robert Campora, 23, was arrested on the 900 block of ters. He doesn’t have a campaign involved earlier,” she said. “So even are getting out of bed,” Chief Will- For Mr. Sullivan, being part of the 28, of Woodbridge was arrested on an Woodmere Drive for outstanding war- phone. We haven’t been getting a lot in the slower summer months, there’s iams said. squad is to “do something good for outstanding warrant after a motor vehicle rants out of Livingston in the amount of of feedback about him.” definitely an increased interest and With 29 members, volunteers try to people. You will never get rich doing stop. According to police, he was pro- $1,000 and Emerson in the amount of Mrs. Stender’s own campaign level of activism from years past.” give what they can, when they can. EMS…It is an appreciation for what cessed and released. $250. He was processed and was held in “Everyone works different hours, dif- we do and how we do it.” Saturday, August 2, Melissa Perez, 32, custody. ferent jobs; it is a give-and-take kind The Westfield Fire Department had of Rahway was arrested on an outstand- Saturday, August 2, officers arrested of thing. Most of us have families, a volunteer station back in 1876. The ing warrant after a motor vehicle stop. Danielle Hazel, 32, of Union for an out- Muhlenberg Medical Center and a lot of us work two jobs, so it is department became a paid station in According to police, she was processed standing warrant out of Kenilworth for CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tough,” Chief Williams said. 1953 and currently has 40 paid and and released. $81 following a motor vehicle stop in the tem with cab companies, where the spokesperson for Solaris Health Sys- In addition to their volunteer re- eight volunteer firefighters. Sunday, August 3, Robert Ribot, 32, of area of Livingston and South Avenue. health center’s maternity patients tems, the corporation that decided to quirements, some members take ad- Westfield Fire Chief Daniel Kelly Perth Amboy was arrested for an out- Hazel posted bail and was released. could receive rides to Trinitas. close the hospital because of the ditional classes to become certified said, “There is a lot of interest out standing warrant after a motor vehicle Saturday, August 2, Maria A. Nunez, According to Fanwood Volunteer institution losing more than $10 mil- EMT’s, licensed fire inspectors and there” to volunteer, but people don’t stop. According to police, he was pro- 38, of Plainfield was arrested for out- Rescue Squad President, John Oatis, lion per year. HAZMAT technicians. have the time to get the amount of cessed and released. standing warrants out of Elizabeth for women in labor that his squad trans- “It will be interesting if their bumps Sunday, August 3, Christian Valencia, $250 and Linden for $550 following a According to the chief, the short- hours necessary for certification. 24, of North Plainfield was arrested for an motor vehicle stop in the area of South ports would most likely go to Over- and bruises are the same as ours,” Mr. age of volunteers all goes back to a Westfield has volunteers in addition outstanding warrant after a motor vehicle Avenue and Tuttle Parkway. She was look Hospital in Summit. Oatis said. monetary issue. “It all comes down to to its full-time paid firefighters. stop. According to police, he was pro- released after posting bail. He said in the last two years the “It would be nice to know that they the money,” Chief Williams said. “To Chief Kelly said years ago a volun- cessed and released. Saturday, August 2, Richard Ingram, squad has slowly taken patients to will be open to patients that are not ask someone to go to fire academy is teer could just sign up and go through in Sunday, August 3, Sharif Dismuke, 31, 55, was arrested for an outstanding war- Overlook, which takes about 12 to bumps and bruises,” he said, in cases a big responsibility,” which accord- house training, now, it can take up to of East Orange was arrested for an out- rant out of Westfield for $200 following a 15 minutes, instead of the six- where a patient was initially diag- ing to the chief can be a financial year before a volunteer can go on a call. standing warrant after a motor vehicle motor vehicle stop at the intersection of minute drive time to the Plainfield nosed as a BLS, but when the person burden on potential volunteers. “There is a shortage [of volunteers] stop. According to police, he was pro- East North Avenue and St. Paul Street. He hospital. arrived at Muhlenberg it was deter- “The other side of the coin to that is across the state, not just for the fire cessed and released. posted bail and was released. Trinitas is even further away. Re- mined that it was more serious. it’s a [financial] responsibility down departments, but for rescue squads as Sunday, August 3, Juan Bustamante, 27, Saturday, August 2, Christopher cently 50 percent of all calls were “If it’s a serious call, cardiac, mo- here because we (the fire department) well,” Chief Kelly aded. of West New York was arrested and charged Rodriguez, 18, of New Brunswick, was sent to Muhlenberg, where just two tor vehicle, maternity, the paramed- pay for a physical, and if we don’t For Mountainside Fire Department with driving with intoxicated (DWI) after arrested at Middlesex County jail pursu- years ago it was at about 75 to 80 ics are called and they assist us in have the proper equipment to fit that volunteer of 31 years, Dean Paskow, being stopped for a motor vehicle violation ant to contempt of court warrant issued by percent, Mr. Oatis said. telling us what hospital to go to,” he person, we have to buy it, which is the bottom line is simple. at which time officers said they noticed his the Westfield municipal court. He was eyes were red and his speech was slow and transported to Westfield Police Head- As of August 1, according to the said. almost $2,000,” he said. “If you’re interested, you find the slurred. letter Senior Vice President and Chief Mr. Oatis said he has not heard of “If the public is happy with the way time to do it.” quarters where he was processed and According to police, Bustamante failed released after posting bail. Operating Officer for Muhlenberg any instances when a person did not the taxes are, come down and volun- several field sobriety tests and was placed Nancy Fiamingo drafted, make it to a hospital in time, given the teer. If not, it (the volunteer fire de- under arrest. He was processed and later Mountainside Muhlenberg’s emergency room is on longer distances of other area hospi- partment) is going to be a dying thing, released. Friday, July 11, Raymond C. Stark, 39, “full divert status,” meaning the emer- tals than Muhlenberg, but said, “That and eventually, they are going to have FW Council Sunday, August 1, Dudley Dempaire, North Plainfield was arrested and charged gency room will no longer admit in- is definitely a possibility with ad- to have a paid fire department, and it CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 31, of Hillside was arrested and charged with credit card fraud. According to po- patients and they are diverted to area vance life support. is going to be costly,” he said. committee. with possession of a controlled danger- lice, he stole a credit card from a Spring- hospitals. “There is a golden four minutes. If Chief Williams added, “To put down “We should be looking into a group ous substance after a motor vehicle stop field Avenue suite and attempted to pur- “The people in the local communi- someone is having trouble breathing the fire department and put down nega- to look at facts, circumstances and le- at which time officers said they smelled chase a computer at Walmart in Union. ties are going to suffer because they or a cardiac problem anytime over tivity that we didn’t respond fast galities of a consolidation with Scotch the odor of burnt marijuana in the vehicle. According to police, bail was set at $6,500 are going to take them on longer runs that four-minute mark you start play- enough or we didn’t have enough Plains…in the event that it would be According to police, a small amount of and Stark is being detained at the Union outside of our normal radius. It’s go- ing with the lives of the people that people, that may be true. But we still necessary in the future to go down that marijuana was found in the vehicle. County jail. ing to effect us time wise and gas are the patient. If we go over four need the public’s help. Anyone that road,” said Councilman Walsh. Dempaire was transported to headquar- Tuesday, July 29, Majlassa Forbes, 31, ters where he was processed and released. of Newark was arrested and charged with wise. Fortunately, our town is paying minutes and drive a longer distance, can volunteer is more than welcome “I think that’s something that we attempting to pass a bad check to the that for us,” Mr. Oatis said. it is definitely going to hurt, and in the to. It all goes back to protecting your need to bring up,” agreed Councilman Fanwood Mountainside court in the amount of $500. “Towns like ours where we have a long run will effect the calls we go homes, friends and families. We’re Valian, but he said the governing body Tuesday, July 29, Heather Hines, 27, of basis to go the extra mile, that is on.” here to save lives. I’m here to try and first needs to “get our bearings on where Thursday, July 31, Crystal G. Fagardo, 22, of Plainfield was arrested on an out- North Plainfield was arrested and charged literally what we are going to be do- According to a press release, Over- do the best job I can for free.” we need to be and where we want to go with driving with a suspended license ing,” he continued. look recently built a new $15-million standing Plainfield warrant after a motor Although the Mountainside Res- before getting input from others.” vehicle stop on Terrill Road. According after being involved in a motor vehicle Should a person call 911, the emer- emergency department to assist in the cue Squad uses a paid service during Mayor Mahr said any new commit- to police, she was processed and released. accident on Route 22 East. gency medical technician (EMT) increased patients visits, which is an the day, its volunteer levels “have tees would be set up “with a very Thursday, July 31, Sergio D. Custodio, Tuesday, July 29, Antandras C. Jack- would make the decision if the in- increase of 3 to 5 percent yearly in the been pretty low for a while now,” specific charge,” similar to the 28, of North Arlington was arrested for son, 34, of Newark was arrested at the jured person needs a bed. last few years. Corrine Moore, vice-president of the downtown’s redevelopment commit- allegedly providing police with false in- Essex County jail for an outstanding “It leaves it on us, whether it is an It has 46 beds, separate sections for squad, said. tee. She added that, “there is a tre- formation after a motor vehicle stop. Ac- Mountainside warrant. ALS (advanced life support) or BLS specialties such as pediatrics, geriat- With about 15 volunteers, some of mendous amount of money available cording to police, he was processed and Tuesday, July 29, officers responded to (basic life support),” Mr. Oatis said. rics and chest pain, a dedicated radi- whom also volunteer with the fire from the state” to finance shared ser- released. Woodland Avenue on a report of a rabid Instances such as “bumps, bruises, ology area, and a system to move department, members are expected to vices studies. “The budget issues are Saturday, August 2, Aisha S. Williams, raccoon. According to police, when they burns, stitches, broken bones” rou- patients with less-urgent needs be on duty 12 hours every week, with certainly not going away,” said the 28, of East Orange was arrested and arrived at the scene a large raccoon was tinely do not require a bed and the through the emergency department shifts running from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. mayor. “So, we need to get our arms charged with possession of stolen prop- attacking a small raccoon injuring it. Po- ER could treat the person and send in less than an hour. Ms. Moore believes that the pri- around this and, at the same time, not erty after she was found allegedly driving lice then witnessed the rabid raccoon them home, said Steven Weiss, Trinitas’ emergency department, mary reason for volunteer shortages suffocate our residents.” a stolen vehicle. According to police, she attacking a small dog at which point they according to its website, “has 15 acute- was processed and released. sprayed it with Oleoresin Capsicum (OC), is the “class you have to take for five In other business, before adjourning better known as pepper spray, in order to care beds, a six-bed observation area, months.” Although the class is paid into executive session to discuss un- Tuesday, August 5, Shavonne B. Delaney, 26, of Newark was arrested on get it to release the dog, police said. a six-bed ‘Fast Track’ area for pa- for by the town, she said that the specified personnel and legal issues, The raccoon then ran across the street TA RO T C A R D tients with minor illnesses and inju- “schooling just sounds worse than it the governing body approved on sec- an outstanding Newark warrant after a motor vehicle stop on South Avenue. into the back yard of an adjacent property ries, two triage rooms and a decon- is.” ond reading an amendment to the bor- at which time the officer was able to and tamination shower facility,” and des- President of the Scotch Plains Res- ough code that defines which employ- According to police, she was processed and released. safely destroy the animal with two shots ASTROLOGY ignated chest pain center. cue Squad, Dan Sullivan, believes ees are eligible for the “defined contri- from his duty weapon, authorities re- Muhlenberg's satellite emergency that word of mouth is the best way to bution” retirement program. Westfield ported. According to police, the raccoon REA DINGS room accommodates 20 beds, with Wednesday, July 30, George Robinson was placed in a plastic bag and trans- five available for overflow. Jr., 55, of Plainfield was arrested after a ported to headquarters where the Hu- BY At JFK, the ER has eight beds in motor vehicle stop on an outstanding mane Society picked it up for testing. The JESSICA its intermediary care, which handles Scotch Plains warrant for $158. He posted dog was transported to veterinarian for fast track and some higher acuity bail and was released. treatment and testing and the small rac- Wednesday, July 30, Richard Colligan, Icananswersome of patients that do not require monitor- coon was not located, police said. ing, 12 beds in pediatric care for 51, of Plainfield was arrested during a Wednesday, July 30, a Mary Allen motor vehicle stop at the intersection of yo u r m o st d i ffi c u l t children 18-years-old and younger, Way resident reported that someone re- North Avenue and Clark Street for an moved the front license plates from two questions. and 21 beds in the main ER to care outstanding warrant of $250 from for higher acuity patients, and those of her construction vehicles. According C he a ting spo use , m o ne y Somerville. to police, the victim is uncertain weather who require monitoring. In the fall, Wednesday, July 30, report of theft of an additional eight bays will be the plates were lost or stolen. m a tte rs, j o b & b u si n e ss a bicycle from the 400 block of North Wednesday, July 30, a Sunny Slope d e c isio ns. added. Scotch Plains Avenue. The bike had an Drive resident reported that the wheel of a When someone comes to estimated value of $200. large truck drove on his property leaving a 2322 ParkAvenue Muhlenberg on his or her own ad- Wednesday, July 30, Mervin Ramos, rut approximately 20 feet long and six mission, they would be stabilized in 24, of Rahway, was arrested for an out- S.Plainfield inches deep in his front lawn near the curb. the emergency room, then sent to standing warrant out of Linden for $144. Saturday, August 2, a Foothill Way 908-757-4450 another hospital, via transportation Police said Ramos was arrested in the resident reported that someone opened provided by Solaris, according to driveway of 1000 Central Avenue at the 10 am -9 p m TASTE TESTING… Scotch Plains Business and Professional Association’s a Verizon account using his personal 341079 Mr. Weiss. It does not have helicop- Duncan Hills Apartments, following sev- information but bearing a Brooklyn, (SPBPA) members get some tips on wine tasting from Arlene Knox of The eral calls of a disorderly person kicking a ter service. Traveling Vineyard at the SPBPA’s networking night on July 29. NY address. Page 2 Thursday, August 7, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Rotter Named Director of Peyton's Campaign Release, Linda Stender for Congress NJ Turnpike Authority Peek at the Week Stender: Big Oil Reaps WOODBRIDGE — Kenneth Westfield Neighborhood Council and In Politics Profits As Families Struggle Rotter of Westfield was named as Westfield’s Insurance Advisory By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times Acting Executive Director Board. FANWOOD – The Congressional healthcare. We are in an energy crisis, of the New Jersey Turn- He and his wife, Stender Gives Back Cohen tary service during the application campaign of Asw. Linda Stender said and must develop a real national en- pike Authority (NJTA) on Bethany, have two sons, Campaign Contributions process for veteran’s benefits to the this week in a press release that at the ergy policy that brings down gas prices July 22 by the NJTA Board Maxwell and Benjamin. Asw. Linda Stender’s Congres- Veterans Benefits Administration. same time consumers are paying al- and invests in renewable energy of Commissioners. He suc- During Mr. Lapolla’s sional Campaign has returned some Alaska Senator Indicted most $4 a gallon for gas, “Exxon sources. ceeds Michael Lapolla, tenure with NJTA since $6,000 in donations from the election For Lying About Gifts Mobil recently reported the highest “Instead of tax breaks for Big Oil, also of Westfield, who has 2002, the Turnpike Au- fund of former Asm. Neil Cohen fol- Republican Senator Ted Stevens, quarterly profit ever for any Ameri- we must end our dependence on for- left the Turnpike Author- thority and the Garden lowing revelations that Mr. Cohen 84, of Alaska was indicted last month can company. The world’s largest eign oil and invest in conservation, ity to join a private trans- State Parkway Authority was being investigated by the state on charges he lied about receiving publicly traded oil company reported energy efficiency and ‘green’ tech- portation company. were merged, express attorney general for having child por- gifts of over $250,000 from an Alaska- income growth of 14 percent for the nologies. Renewable fuels will help A Westfield resident EZPass was implemented, nography images on his legislative based energy company on whose be- second quarter, to $11.68 billion [The revitalize our economy and create New York Times, July 31, 2008]. good, new jobs. We need real change since 1995, Mr. Rotter Kenneth Rotter alternate tollbooths were office computer. half he intervened in Washington. graduated magna cum added to decrease traffic “Whatever he’s given total, it’s all Stevens is charged with “knowingly Exxon Mobil made nearly $90,000 in Washington, not more of the same laude from Drew Univer- congestion and the high- given back,” said Ed Oatman, chief of and willfully engaged in a scheme to per minute from April through June failed policies of the last seven years. sity with a bachelor’s de- ways were widened. staff for Ms. Stender’s legislative of- conceal ... his continuing receipt of of this year, according to the oil “The Bush Administration has led gree in Russia area studies. Speaking about his new fice. hundreds of thousands of dollars company’s report. our country in the wrong direction, He is also a graduate of position with the Turnpike Think Tank Launches Website worth of things of value” by failing to “While New Jersey families are and I’m running for Congress to get Georgetown Law School. Authority, Mr. Rotter told To Track New York Spending report them on his annual financial struggling to pay record gas prices, us back on the right track,” Ms. Mr. Rotter is the chair- The Westfield Leader and The Empire Center for New York disclosure forms. Big Oil continues to reap in record Stender said. man of the Westfield The Scotch Plains- State Policy, part of the Manhattan Belmar Mayor Visits profits at our expense,” said Ms. Ms. Stender is from Fanwood, Democrat Committee, Fanwood Times, “Being Institute think tank, has launched SI Following Ethnic Slurs Stender, candidate for Congress in where she and her husband, Richard, serving since 2000. He has appointed to this position seethroughny.net, a website that tracks Belmar Mayor Ken Pingle visited New Jersey’s 7th District, said. “Our raised their three children and still been active in the commu- gives me lots of opportu- New York spending, the Associated Staten Island last Friday to try to economy is in shambles, and families reside today. She currently represents nity in the past with the nity to effectuate change Press has reported. make amends after ethnic slurs and are forced to pay the rising costs of the 22nd Legislative District in the Raritan Valley Line Com- and do positive things for E.J. McMahon, director of the cen- stereotypes from him appeared in a everything from gas to food to New Jersey Assembly. muter Commission, the Michael Lapolla many people.” ter, said the site offers databases for Summer Belmar town newsletter and the payroll of more than 200,000 state in the press. The comments were government employees. Teacher’s aimed at summer renters in Belmar. Merkt: Corzine Should Fix Estrada: Moderate Driving salaries and superintendent contracts “I’m thrilled that I visited,” Mr. are also available. State spending is Pringle told reporters. “It was an eye Improves Fuel Efficiency also tracked. opening experience.” NJ’s Economy, Not DC’s Sen. Cardinale Critical of Advance Publications TRENTON — Governor Jon ideas to get New Jersey back on track ELIZABETH – Union County resi- starts. Accelerating gradually is more Sentence Given to Sharp James Corzine traveled to a meeting with economically, “simply because they dents can get big savings on gasoline fuel-efficient. State Senator Gerald Cardinale To Sell Star Ledger presumptive Democratic presidential did not originate in his office.” Mr. by practicing safe driving habits, ac- When waiting in line for school (LD-39, Demarest) said state and fed- nominee, Barack Obama, during Merkt suggested the governor should cording to the Union County Board pick-ups and drive-through services, eral judges “must fully appreciate the Unless 200 Take Buyout which the Governor called for an prepare to deal with eroding state of Chosen Freeholders. turn off the engine. Excessive idling impact” corruption is “having on According to the Associated Press, another “stimulus plan” to pull the revenues as Wall Street salaries and “You may have heard that moder- is illegal in New Jersey. It also wastes [people’s] lives.” He made his com- Advance Publications Inc. will sell Nation out of its economic doldrums, year-end bonuses shrink, due to the ate driving is more fuel-efficient, but gas and puts more wear and tear on ments in a letter to daily newspaper The Star-Ledger of Newark unless 26 Republican Assemblyman Richard current bear market. the actual results can surprise you,” the engine. After just 15 seconds, an editors in denouncing Judge William percent or 200 members of the 750- Merkt (LD-25, Brookside) questioned Mr. Merkt referred to a recent New Freeholder Chairman Angel Estrada idling car uses more gas than it would Martini’s 27-month sentence to person staff accept buyouts by Octo- how the chief executive of New Jer- York Times report that New York City’s said. “Moderate driving uses much take to shut off and restart. former Newark Mayor Sharp James ber 1. Advance will also sell the sister sey could be offering advice on fixing largest financial companies will pay less gas and reduces global warming For even more savings, keep up for corruption, politickernj.com re- paper, The Times of Trenton, if 25 the national economy, “when he can’t $18 billion less in salaries and ben- emissions. It helps to make our roads with routine maintenance, and keep ported. percent of its staff does not accept solve economic problems in his own efits in 2008 than in 2007 and slash safer, too.” tires inflated properly. Removing “(Judge) Martini noted that he buyouts. The Star-Ledger has posted state.” year-end bonuses by an estimated The savings from moderate driv- unused roof racks and keeping the was ‘shocked and disappointed’ that a loss for three consecutive years, and “The governor should solve the $10 billion. ing can go over 30 percent, depend- trunk free of excess weight can also prosecutors did not recognize that is set to lose between $30 to $40 fiscal and budgetary challenges in In addition, Mr. Merkt said far fewer ing on a driver’s current habits. Four help. their jobs were to seek justice, as million. New Jersey before presuming to offer New Jersey state employees are ac- of the most effective strategies are Avoid additives or devices that well as prosecutions. The real shock “Although we have implemented a advice on how to fix the national cepting early retirement than pre- also the easiest to do: make extravagant claims for improv- and disappointment, however, is variety of plans to reduce expenses economy,” Mr. Merkt said. “Corzine dicted by the Corzine administration. Observe the posted speed limit. ing gas mileage. According the U.S. with public officials that fail to and create new sources of revenue, would be more credible as a prospec- “Clearly, the governor’s economic Fuel efficiency drops greatly at higher Federal Trade Commission (FTC), recognize the seriousness and harm our financial picture continues to de- tive economic advisor if he reversed crystal ball needs some fixing,” ob- speeds. these products are scams that do not that public corruption has inflicted teriorate. We simply have been un- New Jersey’s job and business losses, served Mr. Merkt. “It is already obvi- Keep a safe following distance. work, and some may cause engine on the lives of New Jersey able to offset the unprecedented and reduced property taxes, fixed the ous that, while state revenues erode Passing, weaving and tailgating all damage. residents,” Mr. Cardinale said in his continuing steep decline in advertis- Transportation Trust Fund, and made due to weakness on Wall Street, state involve needless accelerating and A helpful FTC fact sheet, “Gaso- letter. ing revenue,” The Star-Ledger Pub- New Jersey a more affordable place expenses will run higher than ex- braking, which wastes gas. line Saving Products: Fact or Ex-AC Mayor Given Probation lisher George Arwady said. to live.” pected, because far more employees At intersections, avoid jackrabbit Fuelishness,” is available at ftc.gov. For Defrauding Vets Admin. The Star-Ledger will not look into At a July 28 meeting with Mr. than projected will remain on the The fact sheet also provides more tips Former Atlantic City Mayor Rob- laying-off employees due to a pledge Corzine, who is described as being a state’s payroll. Festival Seeks Colonial on cost-effective ways to save gas. ert W. Levy Sr. was sentenced to three in the employee handbook, which “core economic advisor” to Mr. Native American Crafts Contact the county’s Office of Con- years of probation July 24 for de- states no non-union employee will be Obama, also suggested creating a Lance: Stender Should sumer Affairs with questions about con- frauding the United States Depart- fired for fiscal reasons. Currently, the “board of financial gurus” to oversee MOUNTAINSIDE — Union sumer products and services at (908) ment of Veterans Affairs of approxi- paper has approximately 300 non- infrastructure construction projects, Return Rangel Money County is looking for artisans, crafts 654-9840. mately $25,000 in benefits, U.S. At- represented staffers. such as roads, tunnels and schools. The campaign Republican 7th Dis- people and food vendors to demon- “Walking, biking, carpooling, and torney Chris Christie announced in a Advance, controlled by the “There is particular irony in the trict candidate Leonard Lance re- strate colonial or Native American taking mass transportation are of press release. Newhouse family, also owns 26 daily governor suggesting a national board leased the following statements con- work and craft skills and to sell their course the best gas-savers, but when Levy was ordered to pay a $5,000 newspapers including The Orego- to give advice on infrastructure chal- cerning his Democrat opponent Linda handcrafted wares at Union County’s you need to use a car, driving safely fine and restitution in the amount of nian, The Plain Dealer in Cleve- lenges,” Mr. Merkt said. “That cer- Stender’s campaign funds: 27th Annual Harvest Festival on Sun- and moderately is the ‘green’ way to $25,198 to the Department of Veter- land, The Times-Picayune in New tainly isn’t the approach he himself “It took Linda Stender five days to day, September 28, from 11 a.m. to 5 go,” Mr. Estrada said. ans Affairs. He resigned as mayor in Orleans. has followed in New Jersey on the give back the $6,000 donated to her by p.m. For information, call the De- For more budget-friendly “green” 2007 and pleaded guilty to making The Star-Ledger will not look into very same issue.” Assemblyman Neil Cohen. But it has partment of Parks and Community tips, visit the Union County Green false and fraudulent statements and laying-off employees due to a pledge He said Mr. Corzine has similarly been 21 days since Stender fundraiser Renewal at (908) 527-4900. Connection at ucnj.org/greenconnect. representations concerning his mili- in the employee handbook. dismissed many “common sense” and supporter Rep. 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Members of: Honors Staff Member Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce In the July 24 edition of The Westfield charity football game between counse- with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association Leader there were two great pictures: lors and countless donations from very The others are made up. Are you sharp One was of a new playground located in generous individuals. A dedication cer- enough to discern this deception of dic- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey Tamaques Park and the other of a beauti- emony was held on July 17 in Tamaques tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 ful statue placed in the front of that play- Park. The picture featured in The Leader If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 ground to honor Megan Beck. The cap- depicted the entire 2008 playground staff guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 tions below the pictures did not do them on the playground. vidual. If you get three – word expert. If justice, as there is more to the story than It is both the hope of the Recreation you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at just a dedication ceremony. Department and Megan’s family that when free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Megan was a dedicated and integral children enjoy the use of the new play- All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. part of the Westfield Recreation ground that it gives them the kind of come from the board game Diction Department’s playground program staff happiness that Megan gave everyone she Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte for four years. At the close of the 2004 knew. While Megan is missed immensely, Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR season Megan was diagnosed with cancer her voice can be heard in the laughter of 1. Ptarmic – Causing to sneeze Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo and passed away in January 2005. Be- children, and is a constant reminder of 2. Dawpate – A simpleton; a fool COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION cause the playground program held a spe- what an amazing person that she was. 3. Tellural – Pertaining to the earth Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly cial place in Meg’s heart, it was decided On behalf of the Recreation Depart- 4. Gobbet – A chunk of raw flesh EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS to upgrade the playground equipment in ment, many thanks go out to all who were Ben Corbin Tamaques Park in her memory. involved in this important project. BURKING SERVICES Money to fund the project was raised 1. Murdering persons in order to sell SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe Kerri Anness through coin wars at the playgrounds, a Westfield their bodies for dissection One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 2. Pointing out with the finger 3. Causing extreme fear, trembling or Incorrect Parking Tickets quivering 4. Causing a person or persons to get Pervasive, Troublesome to Fight enraged; a taunting Non-Competitive District Funds SIMAGRE The Westfield police are turning shop- on Elm, my staff members parallel parked 1. Stern; rigid pers and diners away from Westfield. On into the spot between two cars that were 2. A grimace a regular basis, tickets are given when positioned in a way that forced their car 3. A grouchy old man; curmudgeon Finance the Party Faithful there is no violation. The parking depart- over the line but in front of a meter: they 4. An early stage or beginning ment at the police department knows this simply replaced the car that pulled out. BUCCAL Money continues to flow into campaign coffers in opponent, has donations from Mr. LoBiondo, as well and offers five days to reverse the ticket They paid the meter, got back before the 1. Full of life; very lively this year’s Congressional election. While money is a as a number of Republicans in “safe” districts. Rep. if the motorist has the time to get back to meter time ended, but they received a 2. Living the life of a hermit big factor in the handful of competitive races, those Mike Ferguson (R-7), who is not seeking re-elec- Westfield during the parking window ticket for “illegal parking.” My staff lives 3. Petaining to the cheek or mouth office hours. 45 minutes to one hour away and does not 4. Desolate; barren who are running unopposed or facing only token tion, raised money in 2006 from Reps. Kay Granger People come to dine or shop during a have time to fight these unnecessary tick- BLOTTO challenges continue to raise hundreds of thousands, (R-Tex.), Pete Hoekstra (R-Mich.) and John Kingston limited lunch break and find they have to ets. 1. Widespread epidemic of catastrophic or millions of dollars. This money is divvied up and (R-Ga.). They each won re-election in 2006 with be late for work, not finish the shopping My staff will never eat or shop in proportions they set out to do, or make an unwelcome Westfield again. 2. Very pale or faded sent to the coffers of candidates in more “competi- majorities of 66 percent or greater. Ms. Granger and trip back to Westfield to take care of If others have been ticketed while they 3. Mixed or jumbled tive” races as decided by party leaders. Mr. Kingston each raised more than $1.1 million that police errors. For this reason many people still had money in the meter and have 4. Very drunk; unconscious because of choose not to come to Westfield; they copies of their tickets and their meter drinking too much New Jersey’s senior member of Congress, Donald year, while Mr. Hoekstra had $720,000. choose to take their business to more stubs, please fax them and your story to Payne (D-Essex), has some $552,000 already raised Mr. Ferguson and Mrs. Stender spent $5 million citizen-friendly towns. my office at (908) 322-2114 and let’s see for his re-election bid although he faces no opposi- between the two of them in 2006. Mr. Lance and Mrs. One of the techniques the police de- how pervasive this problem is! Officials With Porn is tion. Likewise, Rep. William Pascrell (D-8) has Stender had raised a combined $2 million as of June partment uses to “get” people is ticketing Trudy Burke Plain Stupid the vehicle as the patron is putting the Scotch Plains raised $1.1 million although he faces little competi- 30, with Mrs. Stender holding a significant financial money in the meter. As the patron walks Assemblyman Neil Cohen resigned tion in his heavily Democratic district. Rep. Albio edge at this point. away into town, the meter maid places from office under allegations that he used the ticket on the vehicle. My office man- Spots Should be Left a state computer to access child pornogra- Sires (D-13), who took Senator Robert Menendez’ Campaign finance reforms are needed to stop ager and I, separately, were victims of phy. Senate President Dick Cody recom- seat in Congress, has $824,000 in his campaign war money from pouring into unrelated campaign cof- this sting within two months of each Open for Customers mended the State spend our money to chest in his heavily Democratic Hudson County fers from those running in other non-competitive other. We have kept the receipts. One was I was parking outside of the Ann Tay- install pornography-blocking software on paid from 12:13 to 2:13 p.m. and was lor store on Sunday when I noticed that all legislative computers. This is a prime district. races. This practice interferes with people in a dis- ticketed at 12:14 p.m.; the other one was the Manager/Owner of Mike Subs was example of how the elected officials in By comparison, on the Republican side, Rep. trict being able to legitimately elect their representa- paid from 12:25 to 12:55 p.m. and was getting into his car that was parked right Trenton gather around to “protect them- Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-11) has $750,000 in cam- tives. Wheeling of these funds must be stopped. ticketed at 12:25 p.m. My manager and I outside his store. I was shocked to see that selves.” Installing porn-blocking software both returned to our vehicles before the when he left, one of his employees put an only prevents someone in the Legislature paign cash in his Morris County GOP district, while Also, with only a handful of the 435 Congressional termination of the time. The officer in orange cone in his parking spot so nobody from accessing porn on a state computer; Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R-2) has $925,000 after districts listed as competitive, it is obvious the Con- both cases had ID Number 3079. could park there. it does nothing to prevent them from cruising to a 30-percentage point victory two years gressional boundaries need to be changed to create The other type of over-policing is tick- I went into the store to ask the em- accessing porn for hours on their home eting a vehicle that is forced to park over ployee about the spot being saved. The computer. We should not block porn on ago. closer election races. Gerrymandering must be re- a line because the other vehicles along the employee said he was just doing what he state computers. If an official is dumb A look at this year’s 7th Congressional District versed. Congressional District boundaries will be curb are parking over a line. Even though was being told. enough to use a state computer to access race shows Assemblywoman Linda Stender receiv- revised in 2012 and New Jersey legislative district this is improper, if the cars line up with You would think as a store owner/ child pornography, they deserve to be the meters and there is one car per meter manager that he would want the spot to go thrown out of office – if nothing else for ing funds from Reps. Payne and Sires. U.S. Rep. boundaries will be revised in 2011 to reflect 2010 and the meters are paid, there should be to potential customers instead of saving being just plain stupid. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.), who won with 94 percent U.S. Census population numbers. In the past, gerry- no ticketing. for it for himself. Since we all know Thomas J Lienhard of the vote in 2006 and has $4.1 million in campaign mandering was done to protect veteran lawmakers as Until today, my staff members had parking is tight downtown, I do not think Westfield donations this year, also contributed to Mrs. Stender’s opposed to creating competitive races. It’s time for decided not to go to Westfield any more this is fair to all Westfield residents. for their lunches because of these ticket- Kari Hoeft Tip of the Iceberg as campaign, as did Rep. Mike Honda (D-Calif.), who election districts to be drawn to reflect the interests ing scams. Today they had a hankering to Westfield has collected $790,000 in donations. Mr. Honda’s and demographics of the people, not the interests of eat at Theresa’s. A car pulled out of a spot Cartoon Suggests opposition from the Green Party and GOP had zero the political parties. I winced as I read one letter writer’s Master Gardeners Thank Those recent frolic through the story of horren- dollars raised as of June 30. Mr. Honda won re- We are faced with a system that benefits the “well dous child exploitation (The Westfield election with 72 percent of the vote in 2006. connected” and not the voters. Sadly, we have to Who Help Feed the Hungry Leader, July 31). Republican Senator Leonard Lance, Mrs. Stender’s depend on Congress to fix this problem. As the cartoon on the same page sug- The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Union (NJAES) Cooperative Extension in its gests, the reported incident is the tip of an County wish to thank Jacobson’s Appli- mission to deliver horticulture programs iceberg that can wreck our children’s ances in Elizabeth for their generous do- and information to the general public. future. Our most precious resource is nation of a floor model refrigerator. This Anyone with an interest in gardening and being ill-served in depleted public schools. Rotter Joins Long List of Local refrigerator is used for storage of fresh a commitment to volunteer service can Their salaries, homes and pensions are produce grown and harvested from the become a Master Gardener. No previous gamed by the market. They will be taxed Master Gardener “Sharing” Garden, our education or training in horticulture is beyond imagination to shore up crum- flagship project at Watchung Reserva- required. bling Wall Street. Leaders Who Rose, Made Good tion. Union County Master Gardeners are And they are sent to suffer and die in Since it “sprouted” in 2002, the “Shar- celebrating 20 years of volunteer com- unending war. Unfortunately for our chil- It’s always nice when someone local makes good. We also wish Westfield resident Michael Lapolla ing” Garden has provided 7,600 pounds munity service in 2008. For more infor- dren, the presidential candidates these In recent years, a number of men and women from our good luck as he leaves heading the Turnpike to of vegetables to low-income families and mation about the Master Gardener pro- days are more about quick fixes than individuals throughout Union County, in- gram, please contact Lynne Orlofsky at vision, acting like Senator Cocaine for area have indeed made good and served the public assume his new position in private industry. cluding 1,867 pounds donated to over 20 the Rutgers Cooperative Extension office President. well. The most recent example is Kenneth Rotter who Whether elected or appointed, it’s character that’s local food pantries, soup kitchens and located in Westfield at 908-654-9854 or churches in 2007. the web at mastergardeners-uc.org. Phil Falcone was just named acting executive director of the New so important and needed in today’s leaders. We Long Branch, NJ Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJPA) on July 22. believe those of this region, imparted by the good New Jersey Master Gardeners are Joanne Krueger, Scotch Plains trained volunteers who assist Rutgers New UC Master Gardener He has been a resident of Westfield since 1995 and citizens, carry with them this essential quality. Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Beth Israel Thanks active in town. He is the chairman of the Westfield The citizens of this region can also help by encour- Businesses For Assisting Democratic Committee, serving since 2000. In our aging and demanding this character trait from those Taxpayers Pay for Questionable dealings with him, Mr. Rotter has been nothing but of the surrounding regions. Setting an example can Hospitality Network honorable. We wish him the best in his important, be contagious for others not yet exposed to such Hospital Closings in New Jersey For the third summer in a row, Congre- new position with the NJPA. expectations. Thanks for your coverage of could be used to maintain the hospital for gation Beth Israel in Scotch Plains served Muhlenberg. The only entities who ben- another ten years! as a host site for the Homefirst (formerly efit from the closing of a hospital are the We taxpayers have a right to see just Interfaith Council for the Homeless of large corporations that close them. Gov. what the $160 million is intended to do. Union County) Hospitality Network. Jon Corzine must be pleased that his Instead, Solaris is trying to cash in at the Churches and synagogues in Union friends at the top of the economic food expense of state taxpayers and at the same County that participate in the Network chain benefit so handsomely. time selling off as much of the property as rotate hosting duties throughout the year Catholic Health East of Pa. will receive possible. (It is valued at over 90 million.) to provide shelter for temporarily home- $252 million in low cost bonds issued by Solaris must be drooling in wait of the day less Homefirst clients until the guests are the state as it takes over St. Michel’s in when they can shut down all operations in able to secure housing of their own. From Newark, and the issuer may well be Plainfield and cash in to support bloated July 6-20 Beth Israel housed 14 people, Corzine’s alma mater, Goldman Sachs. executive salaries. including some children ages 4-19. (Goldman Sachs is listed as a possible CEO John McGee makes $652,000 on Synagogue members served as after- issuer in the NJ Hospitals and Facilities the books and who knows how much noon and weekend greeters; prepared and Authority bulletin). from his other business dealings partnering served dinner; slept over at the syna- For the first six years, we taxpayers with local politicians. Corzine should be gogue; assisted guests with laundry; set will shell out $8.8 million per year, then held accountable for these amoral she- up cots and lounge areas; and arranged theoretically the company will take over nanigans that end up endangering people outings to a local pool, among other tasks. payments, although we remain on the by depriving them of healthcare. Many synagogue members contributed hook for the duration. Solaris Health Sys- Not surprisingly, most of them are funds to sponsor meals and defray the tems, who declared Muhlenberg Regional located in poor urban areas with large cost of the project, underwritten by the Medical Center insolvent and convinced minority populations. synagogue’s Sisterhood organization. Corzine and his Health Commissioner, We pray for the day when Corzine Also, local businesses generously donated Heather Howard, to close this essential holds no public office and Solaris is out of food each week. We wish to publicly urban hospital, will benefit greatly from the healthcare business — and for the day thank those businesses, including Deli the closing. At first, Solaris applied for when healthcare is seen as a human right King of Clark and the Fusion Café located $70 million to close Muhlenberg. Now rather than a source of profit for the few. at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) in Scotch Plains. ShopRite provided a help- the number has magically increased to Revs. James and Sarah Colvin $160 million — an astonishing figure that ful discount on groceries. United Church of Christ, Plainfield Other businesses provided generous donations that helped Beth Israel im- Healthcare Changes Show mensely. NeedlePoint Homes in Westfield, Gregg Rood of Padgett Busi- ness Services and Parker Greenhouses Gov. Doesn’t Care About Seniors generously donated trucks and manpower You recently had an article in your have two plans each. They have gaps to help move items to and from the syna- newspaper “State Making Changes in starting at about $2,500 in one plan while gogue. Mr. Rood also donated annual PAAD, Senior Gold Benefits,” 7/10/08. I I have $3,000 in my private plan. storage space. Marc and Diana Cooper am one of the seniors that will have to lose I keep hearing that Medicare is in donated laundry services for which our the Senior Gold coverage because I do not trouble. With providers becoming less guests and we were very grateful and the wish to be forced into going into a Plan D and less, I do not want to change. If I JCC of Central New Jersey provided Medicare prescription coverage. cancel the coverage I have for prescrip- shower facilities. I cannot believe they are doing this to tions, I will not be able to go back if I had Congregation Beth Israel is also grate- Your State Legislators seniors! While raises and health benefits to in the future. I have large prescription ful to its many volunteers from Temple are given to both teachers and state work- costs and Senior Gold helped me last year Sholom in Fanwood and Willow Grove ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, ers, very helpful programs for seniors are when I really needed help. I hit Senior Church in Scotch Plains. Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. being taken away. Also, seniors were Gold’s $2,000 mark around January and In these difficult economic times, 203 Elm Street 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. given less than four weeks to make the I had much lower costs for my prescrip- hardworking families often find it diffi- Westfield, NJ 07090 Linden, NJ 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, change. tions for a few months. Now that will be cult to make ends meet and need tempo- (908)-232-3673 (908)-587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. I elected not to go into Medicare Plan gone. rary housing assistance to get back on Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) D the first year because I felt I would not The governor couldn’t even make it their feet. Host congregations are always 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mails save that much money. When the second effective January 1 when you should be needed. Churches or synagogues inter- Westfield, NJ 07090 Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 [email protected] year came around I saw many seniors enrolling in Plan D if you wish. The ested in joining the Interfaith Hospitality (908)-232-2073 (908)-668-1900 [email protected] running around because they had to find whole situation is a mess, but then, the Network should contact HomeFirst in Asm. Eric Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] new plans – providers were dropping out governor doesn’t give much care for the Plainfield. 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] of the plan in this area. We are now down seniors. What will they take from us next? Laurie Woog Summit, NJ 07901 Plainfield, NJ 07060 [email protected] to two companies offering plans in this (908)-918-0414 (908)-561-5757 [email protected] Barbara Edwards Westfield, Coordinator area – Cigna and United Healthcare. They Scotch Plains Congregation Beth Israel A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 7, 2008 Page 5 Tanning Salons Should ‘Feel the Burn’ By KATIE ROGERS — they’re upping their risk of mela- Letters to the Editor Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times noma development, the most deadly I have never quite grasped the con- form of skin cancer. cept of serious self-endangerment. If Even at the peak of summer, the People Need to Stand Against Health you know something can put your life tanning business is still booming, gen- at risk, then why do it? Why do it every erating some $2 billion yearly, accord- Commissioner’s Determination day of your life, a few times a week or ing to the Skin Cancer Foundation. As an activist to keep the Muhlenberg have the Mayor of Fanwood, New Jersey more? No, I’m not referring to skydiv- Essentially, this business is thriving off Regional Medical Center open, it is a speak for her at the first public meeting ing, rock climbing, or high-speed car of destruction and addiction and is left heart- wrenching experience to observe opposing the closing of Muhlenberg, but chases — I’m talking about tanning. with little regulation. Doctors have the complete collapse of the federal, state has not publicly participated in the issue. I have been pale-skinned claimed the only way to and local governments that do not con- It is my opinion that we should not be my entire life, explaining really bring an end to this sider the health needs of the people of in this position now. Each voter of somewhat why I have never damage is to close down Plainfield, New Jersey and the surround- Plainfield should raise these questions ing cities and towns. The hospital is still before voting in the next election. What quite bought into or fed this the industry completely. If open. The politicians have not completely side of the Muhlenberg issue was the cultural monster that seems tanning is as dangerous as closed the doors yet. However, Heather politician on? What was his or her vision? to have sparked an interest it is believed to be, why Howard, commissioner of the Depart- What has he or she done to prevent the in everyone from teenaged aren’t taxes imposed on tan- ment of Health and Senior Services, has Muhlenberg Hospital from closing? girls to thirtysomething ning salons, similarly to made the final decision to close the Hos- The truth of the matter is that we need men. I attribute this trend to cigarette smoking and al- pital by approving the Certificate of Need the political help now! The City of our society’s idolization of cohol? submitted by Solaris Health Systems. Plainfield must be a leader and file an ‘bronzed’ celebrities and Although it is commonly I feel the number one principle of gov- appeal with the court in order to stay the the desire seen in young Katie Rogers believed indoor tanning Courtesy of Michael Boyle ernment is to provide for the needs of its executive order to close the hospital. The HIS MUSIC’S SHORE TO PLEASE…Gail Smith of Westfield kisses folk-rock people. Healthcare is a right of all citizens hospital must be kept open for the citizens girls to model after them at any ex- helps to defend skin against the harm- singer Steve Forbert before his concert on LBI on August 2. Gail and her husband and not that of only the ruling class. of the Plainfield area. pense. This phenomenon began in the ful damage of the sun’s UVA and UVB Frank Smith have attended Forbert’s concerts for years. Forbert, a native of Would the hospital be allowed to close if Solaris used bankruptcy as a threat to 1920s when Coco Chanel became the rays, such is not the case. Only those Mississippi, honed his skills in Greenwich Village and is a veteran touring it was located in a more affluent commu- force local and state politicians to ap- first celebrity to declare tanning to be a with naturally darker skin have more performer. He has performed in Westfield. His recent CD features “strange nity? The issue of closing the Muhlenberg prove the closing of Muhlenberg Hospi- fashion statement. protection than a fair-skinned, freckled names” of towns in northern New Jersey, which he performed for the LBI crowd Regional Medical Center (MRMC) is an tal. Solaris will have difficulty meeting As a young woman, I can say nearly sun addict, no matter how many times to wild applause. The lyrics are at steveforbert.com. issue of big corporate needs vs. the right the definition of bankruptcy, since they every one of my close friends have he or she goes tanning. Sunburns are of the people in the Plainfield area. have $85 million dollars in net assets as of gone tanning several times this year, more dangerous than deep tans; how- Gov. Jon Corzine, a darling of Wall Dec. 31, 2007. Net assets can be defined and what’s scarier is that I don’t think ever, both have been linked to cancer in Street, has shown very little public inter- as total assets minus liabilities. The 2007 Letters to the Editor est in the matter. Ms. Howard, appears to MRMC Loss for 2007 is $16.7 million. any one of them is acting out of the far too many cases. Just one blistering be following the governor’s dictates and This compares with a $2.9 million finan- norm for our age group. Most can’t sunburn in a person’s life will up their stated the hospital must be closed prior to cial loss in 2006. As a retired accountant, believe I have never stepped foot in a chances of developing this deadly dis- Garwood Activist Discusses the first of two Public Hearings, which I have called for an Independent Audit of tanning booth, nor do I plan to. Don’t ease. drew in excess of 1,000 people each. the books and records of the MRMC and get me wrong, a nice tan looks great, While tanning salons do use more Mayor Robinson-Briggs of Plainfield all related affiliated corporations, prior to but I’d rather keep my skin healthy. UVA rays and hide behind the mask of County’s Fair Share for Borough keeps stating publicly that she is against the Ms. Howard acting on the request to Americans and, more commonly, providing “controlled” sun exposure, The council meeting of July 22 was the that have porches collapsing within one the closing of the Hospital; however, she close the Medical Center. The allocation Caucasian women, have tapped into the said foundation’s studies have death knell for Garwood. The council year and rental apartments that have low said that the City of Plainfield would not of income and expenditures between re- what seems to have become America’s proven these salons often break limits could have shown leadership, stood up quality trusses. Go visit and see for your- join in the legal appeal because it would lated entities should have been audited, as for the residents and told Union County, self. Of the three major projects in undermine ongoing efforts to help the well the nature and reasons for all capital new addiction — sun beds. If you can of safe UV exposure during visits to “no more stealing of our tax dollars, we Garwood, each was proposed by politi- hospital and would expose the city to expenditures. Did management plan the believe it, there was a time in our past their sun beds or booths. deserve our fair share.” cally connected developers and the law hefty attorney fees. 2007 loss? when pale was ‘in,’ viewed as the mark So how serious is the risk? A study At that night’s council meeting, the firm of Senator Lesniak. The “People” Organization for Progress A contributing factor to any current of an upper-class woman who was not from Dartmouth Medical School lone Republican (there are six Demo- Lesniak is the self-proclaimed Demo- is not asking for the City of Plainfield to loss on the books of Muhlenberg is the subject to outdoor labor. Ancient Ro- showed those visiting tanning salons crats) put forth a resolution noting the crat political boss and along with Char- solely finance the appeal of a negative fact that since 2003 Solaris Health Sys- mans and Greeks would use lead chalk daily have more than doubled their inequities of the county finances toward lotte DeFillippo, the county Democrat decision by the Commissioner of Health. tems has moved a number of very suc- on their skin to achieve a lighter skin melanoma risk, and, in another study, Garwood and that something needs to be chair, controls the hiring, candidates and They want Plainfield to be the first city to cessful operations from Muhlenberg to tone, and in Elizabethan England, gave tanning addicts more than seven done with county representation. The appointees in our local and county gov- execute a stay with the Court and to its sister hospital – John F. Kennedy Hos- women carried umbrellas for protec- times the risk of developing this form of council Democrats dismissed this posi- ernments. Lesniak’s law firm even re- participate and lead in any appeal pro- pital. Some of the functions transferred to tive action by calling it politics! We should ceived almost $500,000 from our sewage cess. JFK Hospital are as follows: Pediatrics, tion, and even tried arsenic to appear skin cancer, from simply tanning in- be livid that they would backstab the authority — up from $50,000 eight years The Plainfield City Council has passed Outpatient Physical Therapy, Orthope- paler. doors 10 times per year. The National Garwood residents all over their defense ago. a resolution opposing the closing of the dics and in-patient Oncology. The Solaris However, today is a different story, Cancer Institute cites approximately of “politics”. They could have a made a We’re now paying dearly with our tax hospital; however, its members have not Management Team took the position that with just about everyone buying into one million new cases of Melanoma so great bi-partisan statement for the resi- dollars because the council Democrats addressed the issue of what action would it is losing money and that it cannot afford the indoor tanning craze. Some come far for 2008. So — this is not something dents by voting yes. allowed Lesniak into Garwood. All the be taken if an appeal were needed. The to keep giving cash to the MRMC. This out red, others orange, others look the to be taken lightly. We pay the county over $2.2 million a borough appointees are now connected to Plainfield City Council appears not to statement should have been examined! same as they did when they walked in, Go to the beach but protect yourself. year in taxes. Factor in what the county the county and Lesniak; the judge, pros- understand the pleas of a large number of In 2008, Solaris Heath Systems moved leathered and worn; however, they all Wear a hat, sunscreen or even buy an receives in state and county grants, and ecutor, attorney, planning board engineer speakers who appeared before the coun- two of MRMC’s strongest operations – are accumulating one common factor umbrella. I have had more fun in the we should get another $1.7 million per and the treasurer. Makes one wonder what cil on two Monday night City Hall ses- the Bariatric and Colon and Rectal Units year. That equals nearly $4 million per the main criterion was for these appoin- sions. – to JFK Hospital. Meanwhile, the Ob- shade than I have suffering under the year. Bottom line, we don’t even come tees. Assemblyman Jerry Green, who has Gyn pre-natal and post-natal services were Mixed Report on merciless sun. Certain types of clothing close. It is not the Democrats versus the Re- stated he wants the hospital to remain transferred to the Trinitas Hospital in and hats are now made with higher SPF The odd thing about this is that Demo- publicans as I am an Independent. It is the open, has not shared with the public his Elizabeth. Much to my surprise these Pedestrian Fatalities protection as well. crats control the county and Democrats people versus the government. We are new visions on keeping an acute care 2008 transfers were made without any NEW YORK – “Skimping on Side- I am also a fan of sunless tanning control our town council, so we should be faced with spiraling property taxes, ser- hospital open. He did create a Task Force challenges from the local politicians. I walks 2008,” a new report released on creams that, when applied properly, getting a lot of attention from the county. vices being cut back and poorly built that worked with other hospitals to ac- find this frustrating at best. July 29 by the Tri-State Transportation can give the illusion of the natural glow I am an advocate for Garwood at the projects. Our budget is in shambles. Four commodate patients from the Muhlenberg It is time for all those people negatively Campaign, documents a slight decline that has become so popular today with- county and I never see the mayor and years out of five, Garwood had to go to service area if the hospital were closed. affected by the actions of the Commis- in pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities from out killing yourself, literally. Spas of- council there pushing for Garwood. Trenton to be financially bailed out. He also sponsored a presentation by a sioner of Health and Solaris Health Sys- 2006 to 2007 but warns that sustained Although, in June Garwood did get It is time to change. The good thing is developer named Drew Piscatelli. Unfor- tems to call, write and complain to their ten offer spray-on tans and massages $25,000 for brook work for which I that there are two political parties running tunately, Mr. Piscatelli’s plans sounded State and local representatives. progress has yet to be made. for less than a monthly tanning pack- thanked the mayor and freeholders. But council candidates in Garwood. We have more like the development on a Medical In 2007, 162 pedestrians and cyclists age would cost. Most importantly, John Gostel where’s the other $3,875,000? a choice in November. Mall than an acute care hospital. Plainfield were killed in New Jersey, a 9 percent visit a dermatologist yearly and get Recently, Cranford, Kenilworth and Assemblywoman Linda Stender did decline from the previous year. But the Bruce Paterson your skin checked. Everyone, de- Summit have passed resolutions about Garwood state is far from achieving a 1998 goal spite age, race and gender, is subject getting their fair share from the county. set by Governor Christie Whitman to to the development of melanoma. Summit did a study of county services halve the number of pedestrian fatali- It’s the summer. Go out and enjoy and Cranford is doing one. CLASSIFIEDS ties from the 145 killed in 1997 by the beautiful weather, but be smart. We pushed for a “pay to play” ordi- Buy and Sell on the ‘Net “Helping Accident 2010. I’m not against a healthy glow, but I nance to prohibit politically connected developers from receiving priority treat- goleader.com Within the state, Middlesex, Essex am proposing to keep it healthy. ment in Garwood. Instead, we get projects and Bergen counties were the most Victims Everyday” dangerous places to walk or bicycle, with 19, 18 and 15 fatalities respec- tively in 2007. 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[Rebate takes up to 6 wks.] 2008 Verizon Wireless Authorized Retailer Notvalidwithotheroffers Exp.10/31/08WL Page 6 Thursday, August 7, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Scotch Plains Resident Nominated for IT Award SCOTCH PLAINS — Joey Rizzolo Off-Off-Broadway plays in contrib- of Scotch Plains was nominated for a uting to American and global culture, New York Innovative Theatre Award and believes publicly recognizing (IT Awards) for Outstanding En- excellence in Off-Off-Broadway the- semble for his work in Too Much atre will expand audience awareness Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, which and appreciation of the full New York was produced by New York Neo- theatre experience. Futurists. Mr. Rizzolo said, “If my colleagues Fishing Derby on Tap move others to half the degree that they move me, then they have truly For Disabled People defined themselves as artists of the MOUNTAINSIDE – The 31st an- highest echelon.” nual People with Disabilities Free “The Neo-Futurists consistently Fishing Derby will be held on Satur- embed some of the most dangerous day, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 ingredients of any medium into their p.m. at Echo Lake Park in GARDENING TIPS…The Union County Master Gardeners recently hosted a GOOD EATS…Rabbi Joel Abraham, above, mans the grill at an End of the Year Mountainside. The rain date will be garden tour to thank the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service League (FSPSL) and the Appreciation Night held in July by the Men’s Club of Temple Sholom of work, and in doing so, they challenge Social Action Committee (SAC) of the Unitarian Church in Summit for grant Fanwood-Scotch Plains. The event recognized all who participated in the club perceptions, bring people closer to the following Saturday, September awards. Pictured, left to right, are: SAC member Claudia Cohen, Master Gar- during the year by volunteering together in the community and helping with theater in general and even move 20. dener T.J. Karns and Summit Unitarian Church’s Jean Crichton in the Trailside temple projects and gatherings for events such as the club’s monthly poker night. people to action. Every day, I count Fishing tackle and bait will be pro- Nature and Science Center’s greenhouse in Mountainside. About 30 people attended the barbecue and potluck, including Men’s Club myself blessed to be a part of this vided, as will lunch, prizes for all members and their wives. For more information about the Men’s Club and company, and I only hope I can live registered participants and a clown/ Temple Sholom, visit sholomnj.org. up to the standard set by my peers,” magic show. Club Sponsors Students he added. The Newark Bait and Fly Casting The nominees were announced at a Club, Union County Department of Former Westfield Resident sold-out event on July 21 that was Parks and Recreation, New Jersey Attending Career Institute attended by more than 500 artists and Division of Fish and Wildlife and The WESTFIELD – The Woman’s Club High School this September, said they guests. The awards will be presented Tedesco Bunch of Rumson will spon- of Westfield sponsored Rosa found the experience informative, To Oversee Aid to Ukraine on September 22 at a ceremony held at sor the event. Campagna Salazar, niece of Irena very worthwhile and fun. WESTFIELD – Former Westfield sion in Ukraine. the Fashion Institute of Technology. Individuals may pre-register by Campagna, and Rosabla Vasquez, The Woman’s Club of Westfield along resident and Westfield High School As mission director of the Regional The IT Awards are given annually calling Chris Monaco from the Union daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry with other Woman’s Clubs throughout graduate Janina Jaruzelski was sworn Mission in Ukraine, Ms. Jaruzelski will to honor individuals and organiza- County Department of Parks and Vasquez, all of Westfield, to take part the state of New Jersey sponsor stu- in on July 18, as mission director for the oversee nearly $80 million in projects tions who have achieved artistic ex- Recreation at (908) 527-4096. Vol- in a four-day Girl’s Career Institute dents every year to attend this event. United States Agency for International in Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus. The cellence in Off-Off-Broadway the- unteers are welcome and needed. For (GCI) program held on the Douglass The New Jersey State Federation Development (USAID) Regional Mis- Regional Mission provides assistance atre. The New York IT Awards recog- more information, call Fred Bercaw, College for Women campus at Rutgers of Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC) helped in areas that include democracy, gov- nizes the unique and essential role president, at (908) 753-4726. University earlier this summer. found Douglass College in 1912, and Temple Sholom Holds ernance, economic growth, energy in- The girls who attended the pro- has sponsored the Girl’s Career Insti- frastructure, health, education, HIV/ gram were chosen by their prospec- tute since 1947. Annual Barbecue AIDS and counter-trafficking in per- WF Resident to Spend Two tive schools on the basis of ability, County Hiking Club SCOTCH PLAINS – On July 17, sons. service and participation in school the Social Action Committee of A member of the Senior Foreign activities. Seeks New Members Temple Sholom held its annual sum- Service, Ms. Jaruzelski began working Weeks Volunteering in Idaho This “mini-college experience” AREA — The Union County Hik- mer barbecue at the home of the for USAID in 1995 and has extensive WESTFIELD — Jordyn Zucker of girls at the YMCA and is a Gesher included lectures and workshops, ing Club offers a varied program of committee’s chairperson, Ira Stern, experience in the Europe and Eurasia Westfield is spending two weeks as a L’kesher leader at the temple she at- career opportunities for women de- outdoor activities, providing whole- and his wife, June. Region, after having served as Acting Landmark Volunteer at Idaho’s tends. Last summer, she helped to cook tailed and discussed, along with sports some recreation while contributing During the past year, the commit- Mission Director, Deputy Mission Di- Sawtooth National Recreation Area, a a dinner for the homeless that are shel- activities and social time. The theme to physical fitness. Hiking and biking tee has raised money for CROP Walk rector and Regional Legal Advisor for 750,000-acre recreation area managed tered there. for the 2008 GCI was “Believe in activities are scheduled throughout (an interfaith organization dedicated USAID/Russia, as well as Legal Advi- by the Sawtooth Society. Landmark Volunteers, based in Yourself,” a topic suitable for young the week. to fighting world hunger), organized sor to the Europe and Eurasia Bureau of Jordyn, daughter of David Zucker Sheffield, Mass., is a non-profit sum- women of today looking forward to Most events take place in central food drives, hosted blood drives and USAID/Washington. Ms. Jaruzelski has and Leslie Blitz, is a member of a team mer service organization offering high college and future careers. and northern New Jersey. Member- continued to support St. John’s Soup also served in Egypt and Yemen. that will stay in bunkhouse cabins at school students the opportunity to Rosa and Rosabla, who will both ship dues are $10 per year. Kitchen in Newark by organizing Ms. Jaruzelski graduated magna cum Crooked Creek Ranch. Work will in- perform community service at na- enter their senior year at Westfield Prospective members are invited to meatloaf drives and serving food. The laude from Princeton University and clude constructing log worm fences, tionally recognized historical, cul- try out the club by participating in up committee also plans and orchestrates holds a law degree from the University building new trails, assisting the tural, environmental and social ser- John Babish to Present to three outings before joining. the congregation’s annual Mitzvah of Pennsylvania. Prior to her service at Mountain Mamas at the annual Craft vice institutions located throughout To request a complimentary sched- Day, during which members of USAID, Jaruzelski was Counsel to the Fair and helping to cook and serve at the country. Now in its seventeenth Musical Performance ule, which includes a new member Temple Sholom volunteer in the local U.S. House of Representatives’ Energy the Stanley-Sawtooth Chamber of year, Landmark Volunteers provides SCOTCH PLAINS – The Jewish application, call (908) 527-4900. community and the world. and Commerce Committee, and served Commerce Pancake Breakfast. each host organization with an entire Community Center (JCC) of Central “We have a high level of commit- as Assistant Counsel to the Clerk of the Jordyn is a student at Westfield High team of hard-working young people New Jersey will host a musical pro- NJ Tax Program to Air ment to social action at Temple U.S., House of Representatives. She School. She has participated in many capable of accomplishing a great deal gram on Wednesday, August 13, fea- Sholom,” said Mr. Stern. “We believe also worked at the U.S. Court of Ap- sports, including track, soccer and crew. of much-needed manual labor. turing performer John Babish. Mr. On WVNJ This Friday that social action is integral to Re- peals for the District of Columbia Cir- She is a member of Club Fact and a For further information, see Babish is known for his vocal and AREA – Nationally known econo- form Judaism. Our goal is a year-long cuit and at Macmillan Publishing Com- participant in the Transition Project, a volunteers.com, e-mail keyboard skills. mists Laurence Kotlikoff of Boston program that makes a positive impact pany. program that pairs juniors and seniors [email protected], call This event will take place at 11 a.m. University and David Tuerck of the on the wider community.” For more information on USAID with incoming freshmen to help ease (413) 229-0255 or mail: Landmark at Congregation Beth Israel, located Beacon Hill Institute of Suffolk Uni- For more information about Temple and its programs in Ukraine, visit the transition to high school. Volunteers, P.O. Box 455, Sheffield, at 18 Shalom Way in Scotch Plains. versity are calling into the radio broad- Sholom, visit sholomnj.org. usaid.gov. Jordyn also mentors middle school MA 01257. All are welcome to attend the pro- cast “Meet David Merker,” heard on gram, which will include a kosher WVNJ 1160 AM, on Friday, August 8, lunch afterward. from 1 to 2 p.m. to discuss taxes. Tickets are $12 for JCC members The featured guest, Jim Bennett, co- and $18 for non-members. To make a volunteer director of Americans for reservation or obtain more informa- Fair Taxation for New Jersey, will talk tion, contact Barbara Weisbart at about a tax that will allow taxpayers, [email protected] or (908) 889- instead of the Internal Revenue Ser- 8800, extension no. 207. More infor- vice, to decide how much tax to pay and mation is available at jccnj.org. The when to pay taxes, with no chance of an deadline for reservations is Monday, audit. August 11. The program also streams on the The JCC of Central New Jersey is Internet at wvnj.com. Click on “Listen located at 1391 Martine Avenue in Live.” Listeners can call into the pro- Scotch Plains. gram at (800) 962-1160. 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Fanwood-Scotch Plains gathered ear- quilts for wounded veterans. Finally, terian Church of Cranford will present Both of the program leaders and all lier this year to celebrate the accom- she organized an evening program at an eight-week seminar entitled “Heal- of the facilitators have experienced plishments of girls who have earned her church where three veterans spoke ing the Grieving Heart – A Journey to significant loss within their own fami- the organization’s highest awards. about patriotism and service. Barbara Wholeness” from Sunday, Septem- lies and lives. Kris Conlan, Erin Finan, Emily Katz, is a 2008 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High ber 14, through Sunday, November 2. All are welcome, regardless of when Barbara Slaugh and Christina Woods School graduate and plans to attend Patti Williams, a Registered Nurse their loss occurred, and are invited to each received the Gold Award, the Brigham Young University in Provo, and pastoral bereavement counselor, bring family members and friends. highest earned recognition in Girl Utah in the fall. and Dr. Virginia Waters, a psycholo- This seminar, which is dedicated to Scouting. Eight other girls received Christina Woods of Troop 561 is an gist, will lead the seminar sessions Mrs. Williams’ late husband, the Rev- the Silver Award, the highest award active member of the First Congrega- from 7 to 9 p.m. in the church’s erend Bruce D. Williams, is offered available to Cadette Girl Scouts. tional Church in Westfield and de- Mettam Lounge, located at 11 Spring- free of charge. To register, call the To earn the Gold Award, a Girl Scout signed a project to clean up and refur- field Avenue in Cranford. Mrs. Will- church office at (908) 276-8440. must complete prerequisites in leader- bish the church’s library and resource iams and Dr. Waters have offered this ship, career exploration, values, goals center. Her project included reorga- GOOD AS GOLD…Fanwood-Scotch Plains recipients of the Girl Scout Gold seminar for eight years. Festival Seeks Colonial and community service. Finally, each nizing the books, videos and resource Award were recognized at a recent ceremony. Pictured, from left to right, are: The eight sessions will include the girl plans and carries out a Gold Award materials, repainting the table, chairs Christina Woods, Barbara Slaugh, Kris Conlan, Erin Finan and Emily Katz. stages and tasks of the grieving pro- Native American Crafts project – a community service project and walls, developing a system to or- cess, coping mechanisms, taking care MOUNTAINSIDE – The Union in an area she cares deeply about. ganize the books and catalogue them of oneself, the changes, challenges County Board of Chosen Freeholders The project requires at least 50 hours to facilitate future use. and choices that occur, examining is looking for artisans, crafts people of her time and demonstrates her lead- She also designed a program in Union’s Liberty Hall Museum one’s spiritual journey, exploring how and food vendors to demonstrate co- ership abilities and her commitment to which members of the church can to create memories that can be cher- lonial or Native American work and the community. The five Gold Award donate books to commemorate a spe- To Host Children’s Birthdays ished, and coping with the holidays, craft skills and to sell their handcrafted recipients had each selected a differ- cial occasion or person. Christina, a loneliness and feelings of being dis- wares at Union County’s 27th Annual ent topic for a final project. 2008 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High UNION – Children can now cel- tions are required and must be made connected. Harvest Festival. Kris Conlan of Troop 561 sought to School graduate, will attend Moravian ebrate their birthdays in historic fash- two weeks in advance. For additional Participants also will have the op- The event is a celebration of colo- help raise awareness of the constant College in Bethlehem, Pa. in the fall. ion with a Liberty Hall Museum Birth- party information, call Lorraine portunity to experience a special nial and Native American life featur- need for volunteers and donations, The eight Silver Award honorees day Party. Liberty Hall Museum at Bartone at (908) 527-0400, e-mail candlelight service that will include ing music, dancing, children’s crafts, especially food, by non-profit organi- were Theresa Chrystal, Shannon Kean University offers two new party [email protected] or visit colonial food, games, a petting zoo zations. Working with the founder of McGovern, Jessica Moore, Christina themes. keane.edu/libertyhall. WHS Class of 1948 and much more. The Harvest Festival Fanwood’s Heart for Humanity orga- Reiman and Nicole Sultatos from For kids who dream of being a Liberty Hall Museum at Kean Uni- will take place, rain or shine, at nization, Kris helped make Easter bas- Troop 310; Jillian Leahy and Ellen firefighter, the Firefighter Birthday versity chronicles more than 200 years Announces Reunion Trailside Nature and Science Center kets from donated materials and deliv- Tomljanovic from Troop 621, and Party allows children to tour Liberty of American history. Built in 1772 by WESTFIELD – The Westfield High in Mountainside on Sunday, Septem- ered them to the needy, delivered food Abigail Slaugh from Troop 851. Hall’s Firehouse Museum, dress up William Livingston, New Jersey’s first School Class of 1948 will hold a 60th ber 28, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. from a food drive and created two food like real firefighters and explore a elected governor, the Victorian-style year reunion weekend, beginning on The Union County Harvest Festi- drives of her own. real fire truck. Children will also re- mansion displays forgotten letters Saturday, October 11, with an informal val is a popular event that draws nearly Kris also created a presentation on Volunteers Make Meals ceive a souvenir Liberty Hall from Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin dinner at Lana’s Restaurant in Clark. 4,000 visitors. By participating, dem- how to run a food drive, with tips to To Go For Needy Firefighter Helmet. Franklin and collections of antique The big celebration will take place onstrators and vendors of handcrafted encourage others to organize similar For children who enjoy playing tea furniture, ceramics, textiles, toys and on Sunday, October 12, at the Echo goods will receive excellent expo- efforts. She is a 2008 graduate of Scotch WESTFIELD – Brian Higgins party, the Victorian Tea Birthday Party tools owned by seven generations of Bachmann recently went food shop- Lake Country Club in Westfield. sure and have the opportunity to edu- Plains-Fanwood High School andwill has them to step back in time and the Livingston and Kean families. Wrapping up the festivities will be a cate others about their craft or work attend Ramapo College of New Jersey ping to help Woman’s Club of explore tea party traditions from cen- The Firehouse is the latest addition to Westfield (WCW) provide what is brunch on Monday, October 13, at skill and the colonial time period in in the fall. turies ago. Children will dress up in the Museum’s complex, housing two the Westfield Community Players. general. Inspired by her many hours of vol- needed to make over 200 lunches for Victorian wear and tour the Liberty antique fire engines and a collection the Bridges Organization. Reunion organizers are trying to Examples of the handicrafts and unteering with the AGAPE soup Hall Museum. All children will re- of fire memorabilia. locate the following class members: work skills being sought are: kitchen in Elizabeth, Erin Finan of The Bridges program distributes ceive a souvenir wooden fan. Liberty Hall is located at 1003 Mor- lunches under bridges and at shelters Don Brooks, Shirley Bryant blacksmithing, kick-wheel pottery, Troop 96 opened a new soup kitchen, All parties include a private party ris Avenue in Union. It is open to the Morrison, Bette Cameron Hoag, Gor- broom making, shoe making, hat Loaves and Fishes, at her church, the in Irvington, Newark and New York room, arts and crafts and other party public Wednesday through Saturday, City to homeless and hungry adults don Cameron, Janice Christian making, jewelry making and quilting First Presbyterian Church in Roselle. games. Cost is $15 per child, with the 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and noon to 4 p.m. Fellman, Kent Corduan, Betty Jane or other colonial or Native American It provides homemade meals every and children. Each lunch contains a birthday child being free. Reserva- on Sunday. ham and cheese sandwich, juice, Cruttenden Wuillamey, Suzanne crafts or skills. Tuesday night. Evans Whitney, Dick Gustafson, Joan For details about how to partici- Erin recruited and organized volun- snack, fruit cup and dessert. WCW has been doing this for the Healy, Janice Horstman Beam, Wil- pate, call the Department of Parks teers to staff the soup kitchen, publi- son Kite, Maureen Kostkos Ford, Dick and Community Renewal at (908) cized it and is still the key volunteer last eight years, once a month, except in summer, when it is done twice a Kramer, Mary Kyrioglou Demetriou, 527-4900. there every Tuesday evening. She will Barbara McIntosh Carpenter, Will- be a senior at Scotch Plains-Fanwood month. Brian is the grandson of Woman’s iam Miller, Robert Mulcahy, Tom New Health Resource High School in the fall. Parsons, John Payne, June Saal Clark, Emily Katz of Troop 821 conducted Club of Westfield member Anne Guide Hits Libraries Magnotti and will be in fifth grade Eleanor Williams Pierce and Elsie a health fair for middle school girls. Wirth Hezedus TRENTON – All libraries in the Her “Have Fun, Stay Healthy” work- this September at Franklin School in Westfield. Those interested are asked to e- state of New Jersey now distribute shop was attended by 30 girls, ages 11 mail [email protected]. the NJ Nutrition and Physical Activ- to 14, who learned from professionals For more WCW information, call (908) 233-2339 ity Programs Resource Guide, pub- about nutrition and fitness, and tried Deadline Extended lished by the NJ Department of out exercise options such as Jazzercise Health and Senior Services. The and yoga. Participants also made them- Baptist Church to Host For Homestead Rebates guide lists local nutritional, physical selves a salad for lunch. AREA – Senior citizens and per- activity and wellness programs. Additionally, Emily donated yoga Olympic Themed Event sons on Social Security Disability are The guides were distributed through mats and a yoga DVD to Girl Scout WESTFIELD – In honor of the advised that the filing date for the the support of the New Jersey State Camp Hoover, so more girls can learn 2008 Olympics in Beijing, the First Homestead Rebate and Property Tax Library and the Central Jersey Re- about yoga at camp. She will be a Baptist Church of Westfield is host- Freeze programs has been extended gional Library Cooperative. Programs senior at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High ing a fun themed event on Saturday, to Friday, August 15. included are non-profit or free-of- School in the fall. August 9. The event will feature LUNCH TO GO…Brian Higgins Bachmann helped the Woman’s Club of For information and forms, call Ed charge, community-based, open to all Barbara Slaugh of Troop 561 cre- Olympic games, a sideshow of Beijing Westfield shop for food to make 200 lunches. The food went to the Bridges Evans at the Scotch Plains Public residents and promote healthy eating ated a multi-part Gold Award project and make-your-own missionary Organization, which helps feed the homeless. Library at (908) 322-5007, ext. 208. and/or physical activity. that focused on veterans and patrio- bracelets. tism. She assembled 70 gift bags for a The event is open to the commu- platoon of soldiers serving in Afghani- nity and will run from 4 to 6 p.m., rain stan and fringed fleece blankets for or shine. All are welcome, but please Acorn Early Learning Center that platoon to donate to Afghani or- register by calling the church office at phanages to create goodwill. (908) 233-2278. • Safe, affordable, nurturing preschool Additionally, Barbara decorated 96 The First Baptist Church of denim squares for Operation: Quiet Westfield is located at 170 Elm St. and day care, ages 2½ to 4. • Child-centered education in newly equipped classrooms. • Loving, Christian environment, welcoming and respecting all faiths. • Open 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. • Trained, certified staff Open House Come and meet our new Director, Mrs. Ellen Morris, and see our beautiful new learning and play facilities. Saturday, August 9, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m Thursday, August 14, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. 1171 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains | 908-322-4586 Owned and operated by the First United Methodist Church of Scotch Plains

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For More Information: 908-272-0200 www.dughihewit.com Page 8 Thursday, August 7, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Dorothy Sellers, 84, Devoted Volunteer; Was Great-Grandmother to Seven – Obituaries – Dorothy Regina Sellers (Yoerger), Plains. She also was a volunteer at 84, formerly of Scotch Plains, died on the Scotch Plains Thrift Shop. Jerome Truppa, 69, Was Avid Golfer; Saturday, July 26, at her residence in She was preceded in death by her Hendersonville, husband, John, in Loved Spending Time with his Family N.C. 1997 and by one Born on Sep- son, Tom, in 1968. Jerome Vincent Truppa, 69, passed Zerenner and husband Ernie of tember 7, 1923 in In addition to away on Sunday, August 3, at the JFK Wilmington, Del; his grandchildren, Elizabeth, she was her five children, Haven Hospice in Edison. Jake and Nicholas Maher of Westfield the daughter of the she is survived by Born in Rahway, he resided in and Brandon and Brianna Schwab of late John Francis 10 grandchildren Piscataway before moving to High Washington Township; his brother-in- Yoerger and Dor- and seven great- Bridge in 2006. law, William O’Neil and wife Kathy of othy Elizabeth grandchildren. Mr. Truppa was a former sales rep- Naples, Fla.; his sister-in-law, Jean Knight. A memorial resentative for Sheridan Books. O’Neil of Collierville, Tenn. and sev- Mrs. Sellers at- mass will be held He was an active athlete, playing eral nieces and nephews. tended Batton at 10 a.m. on Satur- baseball and basketball for Rahway Funeral services will begin today, High School, day, October 18, at High School, where he graduated Thursday, August 7, at 9 a.m. from where she received Immaculate Heart from in 1957. the Piscataway Funeral Home, 18 the Batton B of Mary Church, While working and raising a fam- Stelton Road, followed by a 10 a.m. Award for out- located on South ily, Jerry attended college part-time, funeral liturgy at the Our Lady of Mt. Virgin Church in Middlesex. MEMORIAM…The Rake and Hoe Garden Club has created a new award in standing citizen- Martine Avenue. graduating from Rutgers University honor of Life Member Kay Cross. The Kay Cross Award will be presented each in 1972. Interment will be in St. Mary’s ship. Dorothy Sellers In lieu of flow- year to a club member who has exemplified excellence in floral shows, workshops In 1946, she mar- ers, contributions He was active in the community, Cemetery in Rahway. Visitation hours or design. Pictured, from left to right, are: Rake and Hoe President Nancy Smith, ried John C. Sellers and had six chil- may be made in Mrs. Seller’s memory from coaching girls softball, teach- were Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to Kay Cross and Awards Chairman Diana Kazazis. dren – Tom, Jim, John, Paul, Kevin to: Four Seasons Hospice and Pallia- ing religious education at Our Lady 9 p.m. at the funeral home. and Susan. tive Care, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat of Fatima Church to being involved To send your condolences to the They resided in Scotch Plains for Rock, N.C. 28731 or to The Council with the Piscataway Superchief Band Truppa family, please visit: from 1977 to 1985 as a chaperone piscatawayfuneralhome.com. Scotch Plains Acorn Center 28 years, and Mrs. Sellers was an on Aging, 105 King Creek Boule- August 7, 2008 active member of the Rosary Soci- vard, Hendersonville, N.C. 28792. and as a past president of the Band ety at the Immaculate Heart of Mary August 7, 2008 Parent Association. Appoints New Director, Morris Roman Catholic Church in Scotch He enjoyed playing golf, although John A. Vogel, 94 his favorite pastime was spending John A. Vogel, 94, died Tuesday, SCOTCH PLAINS — Acorn Early stimulated and learning about the time with his family, especially at his July 29, at his home in Learning Center on Terrill Road in world around them. When they leave John E. Wilder, WF Resident Since villa in Hilton Head, S.C. Mountainside. Scotch Plains announced it has ap- here they’ll be well prepared for kin- And whether he was playing catch He was born in Schenectady, N.Y., pointed Ellen Morris as its new direc- dergarten.” 1953; Worked for Western Electric with his grandchildren or sitting and and resided in Union before mov- tor and has com- Formerly pri- John E. Wilder died on Monday, In lieu of flowers, donations may be talking with his daughters and wife, ing to Mountainside 57 years ago. pleted an extensive vately owned, August 4, at The Francis E. Parker made to the Westfield Rescue Squad. he was happy. He was employed for 19 years as upgrade program Acorn Early Memorial Home in New Brunswick. August 7, 2008 Mr. Truppa was predeceased by his an industrial engineer for Thermi- to address the Learning Center is Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he had first wife, Karen Truppa, who passed onics in Plainfield. He then became community’s now owned and resided in Westfield since 1953. Virginia Taylor, 93 away in 2004. a self-employed tool and dye maker needs for a safe, operated by the Mr. Wilder was a graduate of Man- Virginia “Ginny” Taylor, 93, a former Surviving are his wife, Joi Truppa, of and retired at the age of 93. affordable, nurtur- First United Meth- hattan College, obtaining a degree in Westfield resident, died Tuesday, July High Bridge; his daughters, Lisa He is survived by his wife of 67 ing preschool and odist Church of electrical engineering. At the outbreak 29, at her home in the Chapel Pointe at Truppa-Gerickont and husband Steven years, Lillian, brother Frank Shuster daycare. The facil- Scotch Plains. of World War II, he attended the Carlisle, located in Carlisle, Pa. of Piscataway; Donna Maher and hus- and a granddaughter, as well as a ity now features “Families of United States Naval Academy at An- Born December 1, 1914 in band Jim of Westfield and Nina Schwab son- and daughter-in-law. improved class- other faith back- rooms, new equip- grounds are wel- napolis. Westfield, she was the daughter of the and husband Bill of Washington Town- Funeral services were held Fri- IN A NUTSHELL…Ellen Morris was He later received his commission late Frank and Emma Wittke Taylor. ship; his brothers, Robert Truppa and day, August 1, at the Gray Funeral ment, furniture named the new director of the Acorn come, of course, and rose to the rank of lieutenant. Mr. She was a graduate of Westfield wife Judi of Forked River, James Truppa Home, 318 East Broad Street in and a state-of-the- Early Learning Center, which has un- and differing be- Wilder received advanced training at High School in 1932 and Montclair and wife Joanne of Rahway and Tho- Westfield. Interment followed at art outdoor play dergone a facility upgrade. Mrs. Mor- liefs are re- Bowdoin College and Massachusetts State Teachers College in 1936. She mas Truppa and wife Susan of Berke- Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. gym. ris brings 16 years of daycare experi- spected,” Pastor Institute of Technology in radar and was a teacher for 41 years, 32 of ley Heights; his sisters, Rose Marie August 7, 2008 “The facility is ence to the center. Daniel Ju said. electronic warfare before serving in them in New Providence. beautiful – safe “We will simply the South Pacific. Miss Taylor was a Sunday school and clean, a wonderful place for carry out our mission as a Christian He worked 40 years at Western teacher and an organist at many County Needs Volunteers preschoolers to learn and grow,” said daycare/preschool, striving to nur- Electric and the Bell System, where churches throughout her life. At Mrs. Morris. “The church provides a ture and support our children with he was a project manager on the DEW Chapel Pointe, she was a member of warm, nurturing environment.” love and the attentive care of a profes- line, an early-warning radar system the Chapel Choir and attended the For ‘Adopt-a-Park’ Training Mrs. Morris and her staff of expe- sional staff.” in Canada and Alaska. He also as- women’s prayer group. rienced daycare professionals have The school will be holding open house on Saturday, August 9, from 9- sisted on the White Alice project, She is survived by a brother, Charles COUNTY — For people who love groups and many others. created age-appropriate activities that which was the Air Force communica- Taylor of Midlothian, Va.; three nieces While the efforts of these and other include stories, music and art. 11 a.m. and on Thursday, August 14, the outdoors and have a little time to from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. tions network. and a nephew. She was preceded in spare, the Union County Board of groups are invaluable, they are usu- “Children learn through play,” she Surviving are his wife, Mary Anne death by two brothers and a sister. Chosen Freeholders and the Depart- ally one-day affairs. Adoption of sites said. “Our job is to gently direct them Wilder; two sons, Edwin and Robert Funeral services were held on Sat- ment of Parks and Community Re- on a quarterly or annual basis is vital into activities that keep them engaged, Wilder; his daughter, Adrienne Reid; urday, August 2, at the Gray Funeral newal offer opportunities for park to the success of such projects. SP Senior Committee his sister, Margaret Davies, and three Home, 318 East Broad Street in users to learn new skills, meet new Following each training session, Sponsors Trip to UN grandchildren. Westfield. Burial was held in people and feel a sense of accom- participants will learn how they can Smiths Welcome Graveside services will be held to- Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. plishment during the upcoming adopt a park of their choosing and SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch morrow, Friday, August 8, at 11 a.m. at In lieu of flowers, contributions “Adopt-a-Park” Training Days. work at a day and time convenient to Daughter, Audrey Plains Senior Citizen Advisory Com- Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. may be made to Chapel Pointe Be- Participants will learn about inva- their personal schedule. James and Rose Smith of Westfield mittee will sponsor a trip to the United Arrangements are by the Gray Fu- nevolent Fund, 770 South Hanover sive plants and why they must be All training sessions begin at 9:30 have announced the birth of their Nations on Wednesday, September neral Home, 318 East Broad Street in Street, Carlisle, Pa. 17013. managed. They also will learn appro- a.m. and end at 12:15 p.m. Tools, daughter, Audrey Elizabeth Smith, on 10. Westfield. August 7, 2008 priate removal techniques and other gloves and bags will be provided, but Friday, July 11, at 7:42 a.m. at Over- There will be a guided tour of the skills during hands-on training at vari- participants can bring their own. look Hospital in Summit. General Assembly and a view of the ous Union County parks. These training events are held rain or Audrey weighed 6 pounds and 12 changing exhibits of art, photogra- The training sites in August will shine, so dress accordingly and wear ounces and measured 20 inches in phy and sculpture highlighting issues Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. include Passaic River Park in Berke- sturdy shoes or boots. length at birth. She joins her brother, the world faced before the U.N. ley Heights and Mattano Park in Eliza- Registration is required for each of Thomas, age 4, and sister, Allison, For many who have never visited beth. the above-mentioned training events. age 2. this unique facility, they will have the Caring & Courteous Service to the “With more than 35 parks to man- Call Linda Brazaitis during the The baby’s maternal grandparents opportunity to view gifts that mem- age, the Department of Parks and week at (908) 659-7464 or e-mail at are Tony and Margherita Tammaro of ber states have presented to the orga- Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 Community Renewal relies on part- [email protected]. For more infor- Westfield. nization and to learn about peace- nerships and stewardship to help mation about Union County Adopt- Her paternal grandmother is Winnie keeping operations and disarmament. maintain 6,600 acres of public A-Park visit: ucnj.org/parks/ Hartpence of Dunellen. After the tour has been completed, Westfield parkland,” said Freeholder Rick Proc- adoptpark.html. Audrey’s paternal great-grand- the group will enjoy a spectacular tor, liaison to the Parks and Recre- mother is Margaret Hartpence of buffet in the Delegate’s Dining Room. 556 Westfield Avenue ation Advisory Board. Governor Corzine Manassas, Va. The meal will feature familiar and 233-0255 “The Adopt-a-Park Program is a exotic foods from member nations, great opportunity for volunteers to Signs Legislation SAGE Eldercare Helps all prepared by talented chefs. John L. Dooley work together for the benefit of the TRENTON – Governor Jon Registration must be made in the Manager parks throughout Union County.” Corzine on Tuesday signed the fol- Honor Grandparents Scotch Plains Recreation Department, NJ License # 4100 Today, August 7, training will take lowing bills into law: AREA — SAGE Eldercare, a non- Room 113 of the Scotch Plains Mu- place at Passaic River Park, a beauti- S-632/A-2329 - Designates Route profit organization, wants to help make nicipal Building, starting Tuesday, ful floodplain park in Berkeley 9 in Cape May County as “Police this upcoming Grandparents’ Day, August 12, for residents and Tuesday, Heights. Stewards-in-training will Unity Tour Memorial Highway.” Sunday, September 7, more special. August 19, for non-residents. work to remove invasive phragmites, S-1390/ACS for A-1796 (spon- From now until September 5, a The cost of the tour and luncheon multiflora rose and Japanese knot- sored by Senator Tom Kean, Jr.), re- donation to SAGE can also be a will be $36 for residents and $40 for weed and prune vegetation growing vises statutes concerning abandoned commemorative gift to grandparents. non-residents. For more information, Cranford into the trail bed. vessels to include sunken vessels; Contact the development office at call (908) 322-6700, extension no. 218 North Avenue On Thursday, August 14, trainees authorizes certain entities to remove (908) 598-5503 for a greeting re- 221, or (908) 889-2084. 276-0255 will work at Mattano Park in Eliza- abandoned vessels. quest, and a special card will be sent beth to remove phragmites, Japanese S-1696/A-2708 - Requires Depart- with a “Happy Grandparents’ Day” Charles V. Dooley knotweed and mugwort. This work ment of Human Services to verify greeting, along with a note that this The May Family Manager will continue the efforts of other income of applicants for Medicaid gift was made in their honor. In addi- groups to meet the goals of a U.S. and New Jersey FamilyCare with tion, the gift will directly support the Welcomes Son, Henry NJ License # 3703 Fish and Wildlife Service “Partners Department of the Treasury records. programs and services of SAGE Gregory and Brooke May of for Wildlife” grant-funded project. A-1559/S-1788 - authorizes mu- Eldercare. Westfield have announced the birth of Thanks to assistance from Union nicipal planning boards to adopt green Greeting requests should be made their son, Henry James May, on Friday, County United Way, Groundwork buildings and environmental no later than Friday, September 5. July 18, at 5:25 a.m. at Overlook Hos- Elizabeth and the Morris Land Con- sustainability municipal master plan SAGE Eldercare supports the in- pital in Summit. servancy, the Union County Adopt-a- element. dependence, well-being and quality Henry weighed 7 pounds and 1 ounce Park Program has participants from A-2147/S-1547 (sponsored by As- of life of older adults, their families and measured 20 inches in length at many local corporate and non-profit semblyman Jon Bramnick) - removes and their caregivers through the pro- birth. Gray Funeral Homes groups, including Merck, Schering- maximum price limitation for sale of vision of client-centered health, so- The baby’s maternal grandparents Plough, Martindale-Hubble, Lexis- certain tickets of admission to places cial and support services. are James and Susan Jacobs of Roches- Nexis, Motorola, Banco Popular, Sum- of entertainment. For more information on donation ter, N.Y. Since 1897 mer of Service, Elizabeth High School, A-2440/S-656 - Permits qualified opportunities at SAGE, contact Kenneth and Sally May of Westfield Plainfield and Elizabeth Youth Corps, trustees to hold interest in alcoholic Dawn Knill, director of Develop- are his paternal grandparents. the Berkeley Heights Environmental beverage license for qualified benefi- ment and Public Relations, at (908) Henry’s maternal great-grandmother Commission, scouting groups, youth ciary under the age of 18. 598-5503. is Alice Zangerle of Geneseo, N.Y.

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 7, 2008 Page 9 WESTFIELD – Westfield High tridge, Michael Pohling, Jennifer Porch, Hannah School (WHS) Principal Peter Renwick Westfield High School Purdy, Christine Pyo, Eric Rackear, Bryan Reilly, Shannon Reilly, Rachel Rickles, Matthew Ritter, announced the fourth marking period Laura Rogut, Allison Rose, Robyn Rosenzweig, honor roll for the 2007-2008 school Jessica Russo, Olivia Ryan, Rohan Saigal, Jus- year. WHS recognizes student achieve- tin Sandler, Christina Scaglione, Nicole Honor Roll Schmeider, Jenna Sharkey, Emma Shor, Nicho- ment every marking period at two lev- las Shorrock, Joshua Simmons, Robert Steinfeld, els: Honor Roll and Distinguished Fourth Marking Period Caitlin Storcks, Meghan Sullivan, Peter Surace, Honor Roll. Adrian Szycowski, Gabrielle Tanji, Matthew Beginning with the Class of 2008, Michael Tormey, Kimberly Townsend, Dou- Fietkiewicz, Adam Fine, Melissa Ford, Rachel Tarantino, Angela Tata, Margot Tishberg, Jamie determination of inclusion on the Honor glas Velasco, Alexa Vendetti, Stephanie Wang, Friedman, Kyla Grodzka, Brett Johnson, Jill Torcicollo, Joseph Toresco, Sirena Van Epp, Roll will be based on the following Julia Watkins, Jennifer Weidman, Amy Weiss, Kandigian, Michael Kelley, Gabriella Larosa, Samantha Waldman, Connor Walters, Isabelle Andrew Weiss, George Wharam, Peter Will- Suzanne Lemberg, Molly Maher, Eric Weisman, Madison Weist, Daniel Wickens, criteria: For the Distinguished Honor iams, Bianca Wong, Alan Workman, Julianne Mandelblatt, Amanda Markowski, Nicholas Mc Cheryl Wu, Tianzuo Xu, John Yingling, Timo- Roll, the GPA must be between 3.75 Yee, Joseph Yoo, Patrick Younger, Arielle Alister, Colin Mckevitt, Adam Metz, Jessica thy Younger, Zachary Zagorski, Larry Zhang, and 4.0 with no grade lower than a B. Ziering, Tara Zierler, Steven Zilberberg Mondon, Grace Mustard, Daniel Nash, Lisa Adam Ziering For the Honor Roll, the GPA must be Nehring, Hugo Nolasco, Alexandra O’Brian, 11th Grade Honor Roll Jessica Ortega, Drew Pecker, Davide Peruzzo, 9th Grade Honor Roll between 3.5 and 3.74 with no grade Karina Polaskova, Melissa Riegel, Kyle Jessica Allen, Nicholas Attanasio, Kylie lower than a B. Jennifer Ames, Kimberly Berke, Max Blum, Tessa Bohman, Sally Bregman, Amy Brown, Ripperger, Jaraad Rogers, Rebecca Romano, Bangs, Christian Barber, Rachel Baron, Alison Chelsea Bryk, Erin Cahill, Jon Chironna, Julia Evan Rosenburgh, Benjamin Rubin, Christo- Birnbaum, Taylor Brand, Devin Cash, Nicholas 12th Grade Distinguished Conroy, Anna Dallendorfer, Adria De Vita, pher Salemme, Matthew Sanders, Drew Chopey, Alan Chu, Daniella Ciampa, Alyssa ART OF RECYCLING…Creativity in the art classrooms at Westfield Honor Roll Nicholas Defreitas, Nicholas Dougert, Joshua Schapow, Ryan Scrudato, Sean Scrudato, Julian Conte, Lauren Corcoran, Gustav Danielsson, High School this year was matched by social consciousness. Recycled Einbinder, Mark Fischetti, Shannon Foley, Seltzer, Jennifer Sgalardi, Emma Smelkinson, Lauren Darchi, Catherine Davidson, Nicholas Jessica Anderson, Alexandra Annis, Zachary Frantz, Elizabeth Fredas, Daryl Justin Snyder, Nicole Spera, Maxwell St. Lifer, Depalma, Elizabeth Driscoll, Olivia Dunham, materials such as cardboard, magazines and newspapers were used in Samantha Avis, Erin Bange, Danielle Bercovicz, Garfinkel, Danielle Gillyard, Dominique Lindsay Steinbach, Molly Sternal, Jake Sussman, Daniel Eliades, Casey Federbusch, Anna Fetter, creating collages in Roy Chambers’ art class. Students also discussed Andres Betancourt, Anusuya Bharadwaj, Mat- Gillyard, Ryan Gradel, Kelsey Greenfield, Tara Janya Tagat, John Taylor, Emanuel Thompson, Catherin Filipkowski, Colin Fitzhenry, Margaux critical issues relating to the environment. Pictured here is an exhibit thew Blutfield, Lauren Brachman, Jennifer Handza, Monica Hong, Matthew Isabella, Madeline Tiedrich, Christina Tsui, Katherine Fleschler, Michael Foley, Dickens Fowler, Jes- displaying some of the students’ pieces. Brotman, Nina Brownstone, Caitlin Burke, Gabrielle Jakub, Christopher Jenkins, Sneha Venezia, Denise Virzi, Austin Wenta, Timothy sica Freeman, Katherine Frega, Josh Friedman, Emma Byer, Andrew Calvaruso, Jessica Campo, Kakileti, Matthew Karnofsky, Ethan Krell, Werner, Melissa Wong, Alexa Zepka, Bowei Catalina Gaglioti, John Gentile, Alison Glynn, Scott Camuto, Shuyi Chen, Samantha Chu, Charles Laird, Elizabeth Lisooey, Erin Zhang Peter Granstrand, Dana Grant, Emma Gross, Catherine Cognetti, Christina Cognetti, Jordana Lukowiak, Gregory Luppescu, Diana Maliqi, Courtney Gurkas, Charli Herrington, Gregory Area Students Graduate Confino, Kyle Cortley, Lauren Couture, Emily Taylor Manetti, Cyndil Matthew, Dana 9th Grade Distinguished Howard, Alexande Jedruszczak, Michael Jones, Cozzi, Barbara D’agosto, Julie Daurio, Joshua Newman, Mairead O’boyle, David Ortuso, Daniel Kerr, Andrew Kirna, Evan Korunow, David, Alison Donohue, Kerriann Dooley, Marisa Palestino, Joseph Panarese, Julia Honor Roll Martina Landeka, Lijingzi Li, Zachary Lizmi, Katherine Douglas, Rose Driscoll, Evan Partenope, William Perry, Ross Pohling, Jenelle Abbattista, Astrid Adriaens, John Charlotte Lorentzen, John Lorentzen, Alexander With Class of 2008 Einstein, William Eisenberg, Josefine Eriksson, Alexander Powell, David Pusar, Philip Queller, Allen, Paige Alvarez, Taylor Anderson, Mark Luzzi, Christopher Mannino, Christina Martinez, Danielle Evans, John Falzon, Renee Ferio, Samuel Rackear, Robert Realmuto, Nicole Androconis, Kerry Austin, Rakhee Barai, Rishi Mikhail Maslyuk, Colleen Mc Cabe, J. Carlos The following area students gradu- in creative writing. Cornelius Fitzpatrick, Benjamin Flast, Tara Rosenberg, Rachel Rosenberg, Jenna Roth, Barai, Zina Bazarsky, Patrick Bergin, Chloe Mejias, Philip Mierswa, Charles Milrod, ated as members of the Class of 2008. Meghan Brophy of Westfield gradu- Fowler, Lauren Frankfort, Christopher Franks, Hannah Rubin, Michael Sandiford, Vivek Birkenthal, Adrian Bizzaro, Michael Blutfield, Dominick Molinari, Shannon Mooney, Andrew The Westfield Leader and The Scotch ated with a Master of Science in hospi- Evan Friedman, Olympia Gaglioti, Matthew Sinanan, Christian Stiles, Maxwell Sugarman, Marissa Boretz, Jane Braun, Morgan Bungerz, Murray, Dana Noble, Dylan Olson, Katherine Plains-Fanwood Times will publish tality management. Gelmetti, William Geltzeiler, Brian Gibbons, Katherine Taylor, Ross Tucker, Alexandra Eric Byer, Brian Cantor, Juliana Capuano, Jillian Ponce, Garrett Pryor, John Randazzo, Matthew Matthew Gralla, Allison Grasso, Rachel Gray, Tunis, Nicholas Vicinio, Sarah Vincett, Samuel Ceasrine, Hoon Chae, Emily Chan, Ashtyn Rivera, Adel Roff, Valeria Rojas, Emily Ronk, releases in the order they are re- Michael Wilhelm of Westfield gradu- Matthew Green, Britta Greene, Diane Hagmann, Waxtel, Sean Wicks, Corey Wisler, Danielle Chen, Caitlin Coleman, Patrick Conlon, Sarah Bradland Ross, Jill Salisbury, Megan Sharkey, ceived and congratulate all students ated with a Master of Business Admin- Elizabeth Harbaugh, Caitlin Hewett, Benjamin Zamarelli Crawford, Tara Culnan, Rebecca Delafuente, Shane Skibitsky, Stefani Spector, Meghan on their achievements. istration degree in finance. Hiller, Thomas Hogaboom, Jonathan Holt, Neil Jeffrey Desorbo, Wenqi Duan, Meghan Dunn, Suriano, Francesca Tilocca, Daniel Tivenan, Nicholas Westcott of Cranford Sharon Allen of Westfield graduated Huskey, Melanie Jackson, Christine Kandigian, 10th Grade Distinguished Sara Durst, Colin Eldridge, Justin Erickson, Samantha Weidman, Kayla Wiesinger, Brian Henry Kaye, Ji Seul Kim, Jaclyn Kirna, Ross Danielle Fields, Abigail Flaherty, Emma Foley, Williams, Deborah Wu graduated with a Bachelor of Arts with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kleiman, Alexander Kopp, Stephanie Korunow, Honor Roll Steven Forgash, Alexandra Frankel, Emma degree in fine arts. business management. La Forge Robert, Alison Lambert, Max Lazar, Meredith Ambinder, Calvin Antoniewicz, Franks, Sarah Frantz, Alexander Garcia, An- Christopher Styskal of Mountainside Two Westfield High School gradu- Eunsol-Victoria Lee, Toni Ma, Benjamin Nicole Aronson, Christin Aswad, Zachary drew Garfinkel, Tzvetelina Garneva, Betsy Two Westfield Students Maimon, Daniel Markowski, Pratik Mehta, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts de- ates received degrees from the Univer- Bakhtin, Caraugh Ball, Leslie Bartsch, Scott Goellner, Brandon Gold, Dana Gottdiener, Jo- gree in psychology. sity of Rochester: Michael Melillo, Holly Messina, Emanuel Mills, Bernstein, Zachary Bowman, Katie Brennan, seph Greenspan, Rachel Gross, Cornelius Graduate Peddie School Ariel Mone, Kimberly Morawski, Marissa Emily Budnick, Michael Byrne, Amanda Haggerty, Kathryn Halliburton, Rachel Harth, Danielle Criscitiello, also of Ryan Burslem, son of Donna Mumford, Gregory Nelson, Ellen O’Brien, WESTFIELD – The following area Centrella, Victoria Cheung, Kevin Clancy, Sara Alyssa Hatch, Alexandra Hawkins, Evan students graduated from Peddie School Mountainside, graduated with a Mas- Burslem, graduated magna cum laude Gabrielle O’Leary, Roberto Olivares, Aditi Connery, Andrew Cordeiro, Tara Criscuolo, Heroux, Evan Hindes, Madeline Horowitz, Parekh, Maya Pincus, Stephanie Pinheiro, as members of the Class of 2008: ter of Science degree in taxation. with both a Bachelor of Science degree Lacy Cummings, Tyler Cusick, Monica Margaret Jacobi, Ravi Jha, Melanie Johnson, Nicole Anne Baseil of Mountainside in mathematics and a Bachelor of Arts Josephine Reinhardt, Crista Ricci, Katherine D’amico, Andrew Deutchman, Kathleen Tracy Kaplan, Yasemin Karamete, Megan William Evans, son of Diane Evans Roberts, Stephanie Rowe, Kirk Sabnani, Tessa Dooley, Shannon Doyle, Michael Eilbacher, Kaveney, Kevin Kessler, Elizabeth Kiefer, Nikki graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in economics. Schaaf, Erin Scialabba, Kelly Seeger, Daniel of Westfield, will attend the Univer- Jennifer Eisenberg, Carly Erman, Jonathan Koll, Madeline Komar, Hannah Kronick, Ro- sity of Miami in the fall. degree in biology. Rebecca Fallon, daughter of Charles Selert, Roshni Shah, Kevin Shallcross, Jessica Erman, Kathleen Esler, Caroline Fahey, Sharon man Krywulych, Ian Kuhn, Jeffrey Laforge, Sheft-Ason, Deborah Siegel, Anna Smith, Austin Rolnick, son of Lawrence Adam Garrity of Scotch Plains gradu- and Elizabeth Fallon, received a Bach- Faktor, Benjamin Fine, David Fishman, Meghan Hoyee Lam, Meredith Latimer, Justin Lee, ated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. elor of Science degree in brain and Vincent Spinelli, Alannah Suchomel, Jacqueline Freudenheim, Alex Furlong, Shelley Fussman, Michael Levidy, Corey Lipschutz, James Rolnick and Kimberly Sorrentino of Sull, Kelli Sullivan, Liane Sullivan, Lindsay Andrew Gialanella, Michael Gismondi, Sarah Lisooey, Brenna Logue, Emily Mack, Anne Carmine Bianco of Scotch Plains cognitive sciences. Tishberg, Christine Tolias, Melissa Virzi, Lind- Westfield, will attend the University Glickstein, Emily Goodman, Sophie Greene, Maguire, Cara Martone, Diana Mason, Natalie of Miami in the fall. graduated with a Master of Business Ryan James Leonard, a former say Walsh, Narihiko Watanabe, Daniela Weiner, Emily Harris, Kate Heffernan, Zachary Helfand, Materek, Joshua Mazen, Katherine Mckinley, Hannah Weisman, Kristian Wendel, Domenick An independent college-prepara- Administration degree in management. Westfield resident, has received a Connor Hewett, Kyle Higgins, Anneliese Christopher Mench, Danielle Miller, Amanda Jennifer Bassano of Scotch Plains Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Clari- Wissel, Matthew Wolski, Trevor Yee, Xinyi Himmel, Valerie Hoffman, Leslie Holt, Miles Minken, Amelia Morabito, Sarah Morasso, tory school, Peddie School serves Zhang Hsu, Lauren Hughes, Halli James, Ryan Melissa Morawski, Kevin Mulvey, Alexis 514 boarding and day students from graduated with a Master of Art degree net Performance, with University and Jennings, Elizabeth Kamel, Michael Kaufhold, Murphy, Morgan Murphy, Priyanka Nayer, in counseling. College Honors, from Carnegie 12th Grade Honor Roll Francine Nieva, Elisa Niva, Kadeem Noray, 21 states and 22 countries in grades 9 Hong Kim, Anne Knisely, Joseph Kramkowski, through 12 and a postgraduate year. Kristi Gayara of Scotch Plains gradu- Mellon University. He is the Harry G. Timothy Adamcik, James Adams, Stephen Elaina Kujawski, Kristin Kukis, Stephanie Henry O’brien, David Osterman, Emma Par- ated with a Bachelor of Science degree Archer Outstanding Senior in the Aswad, Marlee Austin, Ben Baron, Amanda Kuntz, Melissa Littman, Kamil Lupicki, Dalton Barone, Dennis Bartsch, Jeremy Bender, Patrick Mack, Grace Mackenzie, Olivia Magnanini, in biology. School of Music, College of Fine Clancy, Raymond Connery, Marlena Cortese, Jessica Margolies, Drew Margolis, Laura Comcast Foundation Awards Ivan Villafane of Westfield gradu- Arts, at the University. He has been Connor Doyle, Andrea Ellis, Elizabeth Engel, Marvin, Matthew Meserole, Gregory Mitchell, ated with a Bachelor of Art degree in awarded a full scholarship to pursue Michele Eniclerico, Brian Fabiano, Bryan Sara Mitchell, Samuel Mumford, Michael Oster, fine arts. his Masters degree in Performance at Fitzpatrick, Emily Fusco, Rachel Ganz, Paige Elizabeth Penczak, Joshua Perlman, Gaffney Geraghty, Devan Giordano, Alexander Peterson, Kristin Peyton, Anna Powell, Megan Nine Students $1,000 Each Jeffrey Mathews of Westfield gradu- Carnegie Mellon. Greenspan, Jessica Harmer, Rachel Iannazzone, Pulliam, Katie Ramire, Adam Reich, Megan ated with a Bachelor of Art degree in Mark Murray of Westfield received a Samuel Johnson, Maria Kheyman, Cristine Reilly, Alison Ricardo, Jenna Rodrigues, Jes- WESTFIELD – Nine local area blood, food and clothing drives. history. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree Kowalski, Tim Kuehn, Dzmitry Lamianski, sica Rodriguez, Alicia Rogers, Amy high school seniors, including one Local community organizations Jonathan Spitz of Westfield gradu- from the Cummings School of Veteri- Allison Land, John Levidy, Allison Macdonald, Roggenburg, Meredith Romer, Amy Rosenfeld, from Westfield, are receiving a help- such as the Union Hospital, Plainfield Mitchael Mahar, Gillian McGovern, Rebecca Michael Rosin, Michael Ruschmann, Michal ated with a Master of Fine Arts degree nary Medicine at Tufts University. McNulty, Katherine Meylor, Christopher Miller, Sagal, Andrew Sauerwein, Maxwell Schuster, ing hand for college in the form of Rescue Squad and Rahway Day Care Haley Mustard, Jennifer Nemeth, Michael Nika, Samantha Seib, Vishal Shah, Nikolay $1,000 scholarships from the Comcast Center have especially benefited from Gregory O’Brien, Kate O’Connor, Christina Shargorodsky, Dylan Simon, Robert Sinisi, Foundation. The Comcast Leaders the service and leadership of these Obiajulu, Corrine Parkinson, Andrew Patel- Meredith Smith, Joshua Solomon, Virginia and Achievers Scholarship Program, young people. Schneider, Evan Porch, Ioanna Protogiannis, Spinelli, Julia Spiridigliozzi, Sarah Spitz, Carolyn Raphael, Michael Rediker, Bena Reiter, Graeme Stahl, Claire Stevens-Haas, Jenna one of the Comcast Foundation’s sig- Nationally, 1,965 high school se- Jorie Richlinzack, Arley Rojas, Robert Scaliti, Strauss, Kelly Sullivan, Sarah Szollar, Kamal nature community investment pro- niors are the beneficiaries of $1,000 Elizabeth Shannon, Jordan Sharif, Timothy Tamboli, Scott Thien, Gabriella VanNess, grams, recognizes students who have Comcast Leaders and Achievers Smith, Danielle Tepper, Joseph Vall-Llobera, Rosalba Vasquez, Diana Venezia, Peter demonstrated leadership skills, aca- scholarships this year. In the eight Alexa Vella, Cindy Wang, Lauren Weiner, Waddell, Yixiao Wang, Rosina Wissel, Siyu Hannah Wharam, John Wilt, Cathryn Winches- Xiao, Jason Yang, Caroline Yeager demic achievement and a commit- years since the Leaders and Achiev- ter ment to community service. ers Scholarship Program began, it 10th Grade Honor Roll Joseph Vall-Llobera of Westfield has awarded close to $10 million in 11th Grade Distinguished Jamie Ackerman, Elaine Anderson, Robert and Westfield High School attends college aid to more than 9,000 stu- Honor Roll Anderson, Elise Annis, David Athenson, Hayley The College of William and Mary. dents across the country. Baker, David Ballan, Richard Barber, Nicole Kathryn Abruzzo, Stephanie Albright, Julian Bilica, Megan Boersig, John Bohlinger, Meghan Rahel Aklilu of Hillside graduated Each year, Comcast works with Applebaum, Paul Bai, Michelle Ball, Hanna Brody, Jacquelyn Buckman, Abigail Burton, from Hillside High School and now high school principals, guidance Berman, Sara Birkenthal, Vlad Bouchouev, Gabrielle Cerami, Danny Choo, Robert counselors and school administrators Jillian Brinberg, Ariel Burns, Julia Burns, Shelby attends The College of New Jersey. Ciarrocca, Sam Crossland, Katherine Davidson, Kerri Killen of Cranford graduated to select the scholarship recipients. Carlin, Charles Cary, Alexa Cassaro, Tara Elizabeth Dennerlein, Adam Di Battista, Castellone, Matthew Catenacci, Kristina Maryjuliet Donohue, Steven Fallon, Michael from Mother Seton Regional High The program is managed by Scholar- Chabrier, Amanda Chang, Panos Chantzis, School and is attending Stevens Insti- ship Program Administrators, an in- Alexander Chartrain, James Chu, Christine dependent, non-profit organization Clark, Devin Cline, Philip Cohn, Alexis tute of Technology. Constantine, Anthony De Paola, Sophie SP’s Bridge Receives Meghan O’Hearn of Summit and that manages corporate and corpo- Dekoningteasdale, Christopher Delafuente, Summit High School now attends rate foundation scholarship programs. ‘BIRTHDAY’ CELEBRATION...Angelo Cerimele, a junior at Union Catholic Anthony Di Iorio, Marie Di Iorio, Daniel Lions Club Scholarship Duke University. For additional information, visit High School in Scotch Plains, looks on as author B.J. Ward reads from his book Dickstein, Jennifer Dilzell, Christine Feldbauer, SCOTCH PLAINS – Ryan Bridge, Lucia Oubina of Linden and Lin- comcast.com/scholarships. of poetry, entitled “Gravedigger’s Birthday.” Zachary Friss, Amanda Garfinkel, Sophia a resident of Scotch Plains and a Geskin, Briana Goncalves, Aileen Grogan, den High School and now attends Bridget Grogan, Eric Hagstrom, Pamela graduate of Scotch Plains-Fanwood The College of New Jersey. Hernandez, Michael Irving, Jennifer Jean-Louis, High School (SPFHS), was recently Satyam Patel of Plainfield, who Melinda Jimenez, Joann Khadaran, Kathryn awarded the Grausso/Bendel Memo- graduated from Union County Mag- ATTENTION SENIOR CITIZENS AND BOOMERS Kiefer, Da Seul Kim, Julia Knaus, Hsiaoting rial Scholarship from the Scotch Ko, Rachel Kreutzer, Joseph Lee, Jenna Leopold, net High School, now attends the Alice Li, Jason Lipschutz, Justin Lo, Amanda Plains Lions Club (SPLC). The schol- New Jersey Institute of Technology. Lojo, Maria Lomaka, Allison Lowenstein, arship is in memory of two former Gabrielle Rimmaudo of Clark and Amber Lutey, Catherine Maguire, Ezra leaders of the SPLC, Norm Bendel Arthur L. Johnson Regional High Margolin, Andrew Marra, Joseph Martoglio, and Tony Grausso. Nichola Mavrogiannis, Joseph Mc Grath, Char- School attends George Mason Uni- lotte Morabito, Natalie Morrison, Daniel Morse, This scholarship is awarded annu- versity. HOW WOULD THESE ARE VALID Anna Morton, Alyson Moskowitz, Shannon ally to a SPFHS senior who plans to Ellen Salmi of Roselle graduated Murray, Taylor Murtishaw, Elaheh Nozari, go to college. Preference is given to from Roselle Catholic High School Robert O’rourke, Nicole Papadopoulos, Kiran students who have demonstrated in- EXCUSES FOR MOST Patankar, Evan Paulan, Katherine Payne, An- and now is attending Villanova Uni- YOU LIKE TO drea Petrarca, Thomas Purcell, Ryan Ragoza, volvement in community service, es- versity. Anne Re, Casey Reimlinger, Samantha Ritter, pecially to causes dedicated to the Ryan Zimmerman of Cranford, SENIORS, BUT THERE IS Daniel Russo, Abigail Ryan, Brigid Ryan, Mat- blind and visually impaired. who graduated from Cranford High thew Scharpf, Joshua Schwartz, Kyle Sexton, Ryan was an honor student at GO BACK TO Jeannette Sharpless, Christopher Sheehan, Jacob School, attends Brown University. Shiffman, Kimberly Shoback, Melissa Shulman, SPFHS and has been active in a large This year’s winners have partici- AN ANSWER Erieneheidi Sidhom, Amanda Simmons, Col- variety of community service activi- pated in a variety of community ser- leen Smith, Moira Smith, Marisa Stotter, Ellen ties. These include Habitat for Hu- COLLEGE? Straus, Lauren Sullivan, Marguerite Sulmont, vice activities, such as helping to manity, Students Concerned for the revitalize communities as part of mis- OLLIͲRU,anOsherLifelongLearningInstitute Ravi Tamboli, Dean Thompson, Jay Tieman, Needy, St. Joseph’s Soup Kitchen, sion work, mentoring and coaching atRutgers,TheStateUniversityofNew Fanwood Recycling Center, March younger students, volunteering at SP Wardlaw Student of Dimes and the Fanwood-Scotch hospitals and participating in local Jersey,aprogramforNewJerseyresidents Plains YMCA. Ryan will be studying Named to Honor Roll finance at the University of Scanton over50yearorbetteriscontinuinginUnion SCOTCH PLAINS – Ann in the fall. 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To be placed on the Honor For more information on the SPLC, The group has been in existence since registrantspayonly$60.00andmaychoose Roll with Distinction, students must call President Barbara Anilo at (908) the early 1970s, and its meetings are up to two courses. Daytime courses run the receive an average of 93 and above. 322-4472. For membership informa- held on Tuesdays at the Family Branch         Eric is the son of Mr. Peter and Mrs. tion call Dominic Lagano at (908) at 422 East Broad Street, directly across gamutfromart,history,politicalscience, Frances Bessette of Scotch Plains. 322-6558. from the municipal building. There are 20 sessions a year, 10 in writing,film,science,literature,philosophy, the fall and 10 in the spring. Sessions religionandforeigncultures.Taughtby begin at 9:30 a.m. The book this fall is E.M. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 7, 2008 Page 11 See All Photos in Color! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-14 KEVIN WOODRING CLOUTS TW0 2-RUN HOME RUNS St. Aloysius Men Out-Smack St. Stephen Softballers, 12-8

By FRED LECOMTE tripled, doubled and added an RBI. showed maturity with the manual fi- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Tim Deegan went 2-for-2 with a nesse from Deegan, Walch, Kevin Engaged in a power struggle for double, Mike Walch and John Woodring and Balint, while the out- supremacy with St. Anthony and St. Reynolds each thumped RBI singles fielders led by Guy managed to be in David in the Saints Division of the St. and Bill Aumenta unloaded an RBI the right spots and made several spec- Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball triple. John Reynolds contributed an tacular catches. Bill Aumenta came League, St. Aloysius took a major RBI single and Bob Guy bashed a up short of making a spectacular div- step forward by squashing the feisty double. ing catch that took him into the soccer St. Stephen express, 12-8, at “It’s a tight division so we hope we CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on stay on a roll. Offensively, we’re ag- August 1. St. Aloysius boosted its gressive. Our top six, seven guys just record to 10-8, while St. Stephen sits have that instinct to take that extra See photos of Sports: at 4-10. base. You have to watch because on www.goleader.com Kevin Woodring wrecked St. they’re going to go for second, maybe Stephen’s hopes offensively with a Investors Savings/Deegan third and we’ve been taking advan- St. Aloysius/St. Stephen pair of two-run homers and Chris tage of that. People are talking about Paterek added to the 13-hit rapping Westfield Police/Sheriff Dept. us. I just marvel at it. I wish I had half Watson/Willoughby Softball with a homer and three runs scored. their speed,” said St. Aloysius team George Balint went 3-for-3, with two Click – All Photos on right captain Joe Romash. Click – Photos on left doubles and an RBI, and Rob Barone St. Aloysius’ tight infield play

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The Investors had de- Neither team scored in the first After a groundout, Dayton lofted Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times HARDY SLIDE INTO THIRD BASE AND OBVIOUS CALL…St. Aloysius slugger George Balint slides into third base as feated the Roofers in all of their regu- inning but in the bottom of the second an RBI sac fly and Tim Walsh slapped acting umpire Tom Straniero makes the difficult safe call. lar-season showdowns. as the Investors strolled in to bat, Tim CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Investors shortstop Todd Simo took the lead offensively, going 3-for-3, PADOVANO BANGS HOMER, 3 RBI;PERKS GETS 3 RBI with a walk, a two-run double and an TIM’S BACK! RBI single, while scoring twice. Tim Walsh added to the Investors’ 13-hit Timothy C. Foreman total with an RBI double and a single. Mgr, HLC Sales Sheriff DepartmentWeichert Men Sting Emidio Monaco (RBI) rapped a pair (908) 252-3956 Direct Weichert of singles. 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All rights reserved. 20606 A truckload of Union County Sher- key players are hurt, along with Mike Dino Cabra rapped two hits and scored tossed five straight shutout innings iff Department ammo arrived at Me- Duelks, who’s another strong player once, while John DiOrio sparked a before yielding a run in the sixth. He morial Field in Westfield on July 30 for us in the outfield. There were no pair of singles and scored once. Ken also managed to spread the Roofers’ and exploded with seven runs in the errors today, everyone played strong Parnes added an RBI single. Tim 10 hits among seven of the nine third inning en route to a 12-9 victory and played their position well. Guys Millhall and Pat Grady each had two innings. Germinder was also in- over the Westfield PD men in a Union were making some very good plays hits and Bill Sharkey contributed one volved in six putouts and he re- County Police Softball League game. and took the ball away right out of hit. ceived defensive help from Simo, Westfield banged out 16 hits and their bats at key times. We had fun “Our outfield played well, which is who turned a double play in the got good production from two of its today and it was a good outing even really our strongpoint. The infield fourth inning. Outfielders Barba and veterans, Frank Padovano and Don though we lost. We just came up a made some big plays but the bottom Dayton contributed some fine Perks. Padovano crushed a monstrous little short at the very end,” said line is, we hit the ball well. Our middle catches, as did Deegan centerfielder two-run homer. Perks splattered two Westfield Blue team captain Perks. and bottom of the order hit,” said Kevin Woodring, who made a slid- doubles and had three RBI. Pat Brady “Yes, good game guys, best we’ve Sheriff team captain Powers. ing scoop in the seventh inning. went 3-for-4 and Mike Smalls played in weeks,” added Wayman. “Westfield is a very good team and Shortstop Jeff Bendix turned a sec- smacked two hits and scored once. Offensively, Sheriff Kevin Kolbeck they’re a well-coached team. They’re ond-to-first double play and third Chris Donovan jacked an RBI triple carried the highest caliber weapon, going to go back and forth on you and baseman Mike Kuchar initiated a and Steve Martinez triggered an RBI triggering a homer, a triple, a single you’re going to have to score a lot of second-to-first double play. Second double. Jim McCullough and Tony and two RBI in the 18-hit assault. 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SAINTS DIVISION: St Luke 29, St Patrick 14 TEAM W L Pct St. Aloysius 10 8 .556 Lukesters Tom Ulichny, Rob Zarafa St. Anthony 10 8 .556 and Rick Regenthal had four hits each. St. David 9 9 .500 Pats Gus Alvarez and Kevin Spellman St. Matthew 5 13 .278 had two doubles each. St. Stephen 4 14 .222 St Aloysius 18, St Anne 11 St Patrick 7, St Stephen 3 St Aloysius banged out 25 hits. Kevin Spellman (3 hits, 2 RBI), Bob Guy and Rob Barone (4 hits David B. Corbin (1999 archives) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Scott Curtis and Jim Killeen (2 hits each), and Tom Baldowski (2 HRs) THE ART OF DIPLOMACY…Ed Hayeck exercises his diplomatic skills on each) led the Pats. Slugger Jason Fiore umpire Mark Kaplan prior to a St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball League All- led the Als. Annies Craig Burfriendt Star game in 1999. The pair made the 1999 All-Corbin Team for Most Diplomatic (2-run HR) and Paul Bifani (3 hits) and Frank deFaria blasted home runs. led the Steves. St Aloysius 12, St Stephens 8 CJL CHAMPS…Westfield Blue defeated Westfield White, 9-6, on July 22 in and Most Easily Influenced Umpire, respectively. Warren to claim the Central Jersey Baseball League 12U Division championship. St Jude 11, St Matthew 6 Kevin Woodring circled the bases Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Jacob Boyle, Chris Lazzarotti, Chris Paul Newton had three hits to pace twice with aggressive base running Callahan, Zach Sheil, Eric Shor and Dan Savickas; second row, Chris Hogge, D. Blair Corbin’s the Judes. Keith Karyczak, Bob and George Balint added three hits. Calvin Robertshaw, Michael Androconis, Michael Fasciale, Bradley DeMartino Chanowycz, Marty Marks and Damon Pete Costello (3 hits, HR), Paul Bifani and Jeremie DeDea; back row, Coaches Jay Hogge, Gary Shor, Ed Savickas and Roth had two hits each for Matthew. (2 hits, 2 runs scored) and Corey Gene DeDea. Missing from picture: Coach Jerry Boyle. St Joseph 18, St David 15 Woodring (HR) led the Steves. For victorious St Joes, Floyd Rob- St Matthew 18, St David 4 erts (4 hits) and Ron Labin, Walt Marty Marks (3 Doubles), and Union County Senior 50+ Blue Devils Raiders Patrylo and Tom Rutkowski (3 hits Keith Karyczak and Bob Chanowycz and 3 RBI each) led the Joes. Dave with three hits each led Matt. David’s Rothenberg, George Gracia and Dave Rothenberg and Lew Blau had Softball League Standings: Kenny Blaes had three hits each for three hits each. the Daves. St Anthony 23, St Anne 21 50+ DIVISION A (as of August 2): allowed only one earned run. Walk Down Memory Lane St Luke 10, St Matthew 8 Lou Messano (2 HRs, 5 RBI), and TEAM W L Buffy’s Tavern 12, Bare Necessities Walk Down Memory Lane Lukes Rob Zarafa, Bruce Evans Bare Necessities 20 2 7 Jack Ley & Bryant Pantano (4 hits Buffy’s Tavern 18 3 and pitcher Tony Blasi (3 RBI) blasted apiece) led Anthony. 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Kyle Baker pitched six strong SMC 19 4 Super Bowl Champ Visits SportsPlace Re/Max 11 12 Galore 7 game of the Westfield Men’s Softball innings. Matt Powers had a pair of Northwestern Mutual 11 12 SMC 9 KMD Tuning 5 League Championship series at singles and an RBI. Sean McNelis NY Giants’ Super Bowl Cham- tables set up for the crowd with free KMD Tuning 10 13 Bare Necessities 8, Buffy’s 7 Tamaques Park. The victory gave punched an RBI triple. pion, Barry Cofield, No. 96, ap- giveaways and special offers. The Associated Auto Parts 6 17 Tom Lombardi had four hits, one Chaos a 2-1 edge in the best of five August 7, 2003: Westfield White peared at SportsPlace in Fanwood Leukemia/Lymphoma Society also The Office 5 18 that was a walk-off game winner in series. Bill Harcourt smashed a cru- pulled off a dramatic, 11-10, come- for a meet and greet event on July 17. hosted a bake sale for donations. SUPER SENIORS DIVISION: the 11th inning. Ed Belford and cial two-run homer for Chaos and from-behind victory over Clark/ Hundreds of fans stopped by to con- SportsPlace, located at 274 South TEAM W L Angelo Corbo had four hits each, gratulate the starting defensive Avenue opened in February and is Creative Industries 13 2 Ron Shovlin hammered a two-run Garwood by scoring three runs, Kilkenny House 11 4 while Brain Williams and Keith Gib- homer to give the Mattress Factory capped by Bob Oberlander’s bases- tackle, take a picture with him, and owned by Scotch Plains residents Commerce Bank 9 6 bons had three hits each. some hope. loaded single, in the final inning to talk shop about the Super Bowl win. Maria and Chris Wester. The sports Associated Auto Silver 3 11 Associated Auto Parts 16, The Of- August 2, 1999: A dark cloud of win the title in the First Annual Barry shared stories with people and themed retail store also has a game LA Law 2 15 fice 10 (9 innings) absenteeism obscured Sun Valley’s Knights of Columbus 11-year-old even played a game of basketball room, in which they host children’s Associated Auto 7, LA Law 4 The Office trailed 8-3 after five golden opportunity to seize first place baseball tournament at Gumbert with some of the little ones. parties. For more information about Strong pitching from Allan innings and Office closed within two in the Fanwood Old Men’s Softball Field. Kevin Clancy rapped three hits, The Town Bank, Double Dipper SportsPlace, please call (908) 889- Schachman and all around defense in the sixth. The Automen added two Association when the top-notched including a two-run double and an Café, and RWJ Fitness Center had 8200. won it for Associated. Automen Ralph in the seventh but The Office rolled Russell Road crew took advantage of RBI triple, and two runs scored. Eisenberger and David Goodman had with a two-out rally on five straight the situation and rolled with a 19-3 August 4, 2004: A storybook end- multiple hits. hits, capped off by Tom McNulty’s victory at LaGrande Park. The Clint ing defined the fifth-seeded Sofa Creative 13, Kilkenny House 11 two run single, to tie the score. AAP Factor factor ruled supreme as he Kings’ dramatic, 10-9, victory over Creative scored three runs in the loaded the bases in the ninth; Steve went 4-for-4 with two monumental top-seeded Trinity Electric in Game top of the seventh. Demo Cervelli had Adase, who already had four hits, home runs and drove in seven runs. 1 of the Scotch Plains Men’s Softball three hits and Tom Lombardi’s pitch- unloaded a grand slam. John Esposito August 1, 2000: St. Anne rose up League B Division playoffs at ing was steady. also homered. Paul Brody and Richie after a 7-0 deficit then slowly hemmed Brookside Park. After Sofa Kings Kilkenny 16, Associated Auto 3 Krov had three hits. Mac Kawaleski in the always, unruly St. “James awakened offensively with four runs Creative 16, Commerce 10 hit for the cycle. Gang” to seize an eight inning, 10-9 in the top of the ninth to take a one- Creative scored five in the first and Northwestern 15, SMC 8 victory in St. Bart’s Softball League run lead, centerfielder Steve Dienes, six in the third. Bob Failla and Bill Re/Max 14, KMD Tuning 9 action at Forest Road Park. Quick with two outs and a man on second, Reichle homered and Tom Lombardi American Legion/LLG 10, Awnings defensive thinking in the fifth inning made a spectacular diving and rolling contributed four hits. Richie Vitaliano Galore 5 by pitcher Howie Jones followed by a catch in the bottom of the inning to added three hits for Creative. 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For companies with at least 20 closed listings. final major site plan approval along with associated “c” and “d” variances and a “b” appeal seeking certification that the exist- ing (and proposed) basement use is a legal non-conforming use and alternatively, applicant will seek a “d” variance for the basement use. The applicant proposes to add approximately 297 square feet of build- ing area to the first floor and add 2,494 square feet to the second floor office space. The proposal includes enclosing areas that are currently first floor porches and adding a front entry. By doing so the build- ing coverage increases by approximately 572 square feet. The applicant proposes to add a sidewalk that leads from the street WESTFIELD $1,275,000 CRANFORD $659,900 KENILWORTH $415,000 CRANFORD $380,000 to the front entry. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 7, 2008 Page 13 CIEMNIECKI CRACKS WINNING HR Watson ‘Glory Boys’ Nip Willoughby, 5-4, in 10th

By FRED LECOMTE strolled to the dish and deposited the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times first pitch, a monstrous home run Scrappy Watson Avenue “Glory blast to deep center. Boy” Brian Ciemniecki mangled the The Watson Avenue softball team first pitch to deep center in the bottom featured former Westfield High School of the 10th inning to advance his team athletes: Brian Ciemniecki, Ben Kocket, to the second round in the Fanwood Quinton Redding, Chris Swertzenbeck, Old Men’s Softball Association play- Jim McKeon, Nick Guysler, Mike Frye, offs by edging Willoughby, 5-4, in a Greg Frye, Matt DeMasi, Rock Stuart, two-day showdown at LaGrande Park Doug Kolony and Jay Cook. Watson game on July 31. Avenue would return for a showdown The level of play was intense, emo- with second seeded Poplar Place in the tions and quality ran high on July 29 best-of-two games and Midway seeded Courtesy of Jayne Summers for The Westfield Leader and The Times as Watson, seeded third, and fourth, plays top-seed and defending CJBL TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS…The Westfield White 10-year-old champs Willoughby, sitting in the sixth slot, champ Montrose. include: Eric Varakian, Christopher Rinaldi, Vincent Difilippo, Nick Mele, Christopher Boutsikaris, Devin Anderson, Brett Robertshaw, Scott Tupper, exited the battlefield in the ninth in- Describing the action on July 29, Ethan Smith, Hopper Murray, Thomas Summers and Christopher Varano. ning tied, 4-4. Redding said, “It was a well-pitched Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Manager is Joe Rinaldi and Coaches are Glenn Anderson, Vin Difilippo and Rich In the top of the 10th, veteran pitcher game and well-played game in the OUT AT HOME…Sheriff Tim Millhall, right, cannot believe the call, while Varakian. Mike Jascow yielded a single to J. field by both teams. In the second Westfield copper Nick Norton shows the ump the ball. The Sheriffs won 12-9. Barish and a two-out single to Jay inning they had a hit and we commit- Marks. Redding, patrolling leftfield, ted two errors, resulting in two runs. demonstrated his prowess by chasing In the bottom of the third, leadoff WF White 10s Capture down a fly ball. In the bottom of the hitter Ben Kocket got a double and Sheriff Department Men Sting inning, leadoff hitter Ciemniecki McKeon knocked him in with his double that made the score 2-1. In the Westfield PD Softballers, 12-9 CJBL Tourney Crown fifth, we were down by three runs. I came up with a two-run double, mak- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 ing the score, 4-3. By FRED LECOMTE damage control by shortstop Nick runs to beat them. We knew coming three RBI by Powers. Warner, Parnes Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mele resulted in a double play. White We played great defense. They in that we would have to score in and Cabra provided backup with an The Westfield White 10-year-old answered with a run in the bottom of managed a couple of bloopers but double digits and that’s what we did. RBI to make the score, 8-3. In the baseball team grabbed a dramatic, 7- the fourth. Scott Tupper lined a Cook came in, caught a ball on the We hit, we held them down and came bottom of the inning, McCullough 6 victory over Long Hill to claim the single, Murray walked and Varano run and I made a snag that gave us the out on top.” and Brady each banged singles and Central Jersey Tournament champi- walloped an RBI single to extend the energy needed going into the bottom The Sheriffs targeted a run in the Peterpaul lofted a RBI sac fly. onship. Westfield White previously lead to 6-2. of the seventh. McKeon then had a top of the first inning when Kolbeck Two Sheriff runs scuffed the plate claimed the Babe Ruth District 12 Long Hill tied the score with four one-out single, stole second and I and Antonucci each cracked singles in the fourth when Grady and Millhall title and finished with a 26-8 season runs in the fifth on two walks and came up with a double to right that and Warner thumped an RBI sac fly each singled and tapped home on a record. three hits. Star-studded defensive tied up the game. It went into extra to left center. Westfield retaliated with misjudged play. The young Blue Devils took a 3-0 plays by Mele and Difilippo ended innings and then called due to a film Perkins’ two-run double to center. “Put a glove on that foot, hollered lead in the first inning. Eric Varakian the threat. In the bottom of the fifth, that they (Recreation Department) In the second, Donovan unloaded Sheriff Powers to Smalls. “He’s like a ripped a triple to right center and Vin Varakian ripped a leadoff single, stole were rolling back there. We came his triple to right to put Blue on top, 3- church mouse out there now.” Difilippo drilled an RBI single. Nick second and advanced on a fielder back tonight, played great defense 2. The Sheriffs returned fire with seven “Yeah,” added Sharkey. “That’s the and again as he usually does, runs on eight hits in the third, high- way to shut him up. Uh, no it won’t!” Mele and Chris Boutsikaris rapped choice. Difilippo smacked an RBI Brian Ciemnieicki consecutive singles to load the pods. single to put Westfield up, 7-6. Ciemniecki did the rest.” lighted by Kolbeck’s salvo blast and Westfield added a run in the bottom Devin Anderson cracked an RBI Long Hill managed to make things of the inning. Wayman singled and single and Mele alertly whizzed interesting after loading the bases, scored on Padovano’s RBI sac fly. across the plate on a passed ball. but Difilippo stepping to the mound The Sheriffs notched two runs in the Westfield White plated two runs in relief, recorded a strikeout and fifth when Capra scored on Kolbeck’s in the second. Hopper Murray lined got the next batter to pop up to triple and Antonucci added an RBI a sharp single to left, Tommy Sum- short. Boutsikaris, manning first triple. The men in Blue followed with mers worked a walk and Varakian base, gabbed a heater to secure the a run on Martinez’s RBI double and took one for his team. With the pods victory. exploded with three runs in the sixth, full of little Devils, Christopher “The boys put forth a great team highlighted by Perks’ whistling Rinaldi drove a hard two-run single effort against a very strong, well- double, Smalls RBI sac fly and up the middle. coached Long Hill team,” said Padovano’s two-run blast. Hard throwing right hand pitcher Westfield manager Joe Rinaldi. “Our After the game, Sheriff Powers Rinaldi, backed by a stubborn de- boys really pulled together under noted, “We went up 8-1 but being the fense held Long Hill scoreless pressure in the late innings and that good team that Westfield is, they came through three innings, highlighted allowed us to hold on for the win. We back and made it close. Going into by strong defensive plays from Ethan got contributions from every player the seventh, luckily it was the bottom Smith, Christopher Varano and Brett in the lineup throughout the year and of their order. We were up by three, Robertshaw. that was certainly the case tonight. but three runs against a team like Long Hill did manufacture two Winning the championship was a Westfield is not a lot. We got the first runs in the fourth but fine defensive great way to complete our season.” two outs then got a very good hitter (Peterpaul), making the last out on a line drive.” See it all on the web in color . . . Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times LANDING JUST IN TIME…Watson “Glory Boy” second baseman Ben Kocket creates a cloud of dust to grab the ball before Sheriff Dept. 107 220 0 12 www.goleader.com a Willoughby runner reaches second. Shortstop Jim McKeon covers second. Westfield PD 211 113 0 9

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Want A Low Monthly Payment? Meet with a local Gold Services Manager or call 800-788-7338. Page 14 Thursday, August 7, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION St. Aloysius men Out-Smack St. Stephen Softballers, 12-8 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 netting located outside of leftfield in Aumenta’s triple to left. Kevin the seventh. Woodring belted a two-run homer. St. Stephen rapped out 15 hits, in- Guy doubled to center, Barone jarred cluding a home run, a triple and a his RBI double and Balint on an ag- double with two RBI and a run scored gressive slide at second, scored from Peter Costello. Corey Woodring Barone. thumped a two-run triple and Rick St. Stephen plated a run in the sec- Wustefeld whacked an RBI triple and ond on O’Connell’s RBI single and a single. Bob Camisa went 2-for-3 one in the third on Costello’s solo and scored once. Paul Bifani went 2- shot. St. Aloysius put up three runs in for-3, including a double and a walk, the fourth to take an 8-5 lead. Barone and Paul Leso went 3-for-3. Ned yanked a triple and Walch plopped an O’Connell added an RBI single and RBI single over third. Balint doubled, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Ernie Bevilacqua contributed a hit. MAKING CONTACT WITH THE BALL…Deegan’s Mike Kuchar rips a single Paterek lofted an RBI sac fly and to left in the fifth inning against Investors Savings. St. Stephen did make some good Reynolds sizzled an RBI shot to right. plays defensively, especially from first In the fifth, Bifani doubled and baseman Corey Woodring, who made scored on Costello’s single and Kevin several, and Camisa, who made three Woodring belted another two-run shot. Investors Cash in on Roofers; sparkling plays at short. St. Stephens plated two runs in the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times St. Stephen jumped forward with NJ ALL-STAR LEAGUE CHAMPS…The Westfield U9s defeated Berkeley sixth. Wustefeld singled, Corey heights, 3-2, for the North Jersey All-Star Baseball League playoff title. Westfield three runs in the top of the first. Bifani Woodring crushed a triple and scored Win ‘A’ Semifinal Game 1, 9-2 singled, Costello smacked an RBI also won the regular-season title. The participants included Jack Neiswenter, on a misdirected throw to third. In the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 James Friel, Zachary Rabinowitz, Ian Mueller, Phillip Zanfagna, Owen Bartok, double, trotted home on Wustefeld’s bottom of the sixth, Balint ripped a Matt LaCorte, Arthur Xiao, Michael Ukrainskyj, Victor Cruz, Patrick Chirachella, triple, and Camisa followed with an two-out single and Paterek finished by an RBI double to give the Investors a Although their fielding was fine, Coaches Fred Cruz, Ron Neiswenter, Paul Friel and Manager Al Rabinowitz. RBI single. St. Aloysius barked with crushing the ball to deep right field. 3-0 lead. the Roofers were still unable to tack five runs in the bottom of the inning. St. Stephen 311 012 0 8 After Barba performed his great together a bunch of hits. “If we don’t Deegan singled and danced home on St. Aloysius 500 322 x 12 catch in center, Monaco responded, hit, it doesn’t matter what we do out WF Blue Baseball 9s Win “Nice catch Steve! You can still run at there,” pleaded Kuchar. 50 (years old)” Isolda hit an RBI sac fly in the sixth The Investors cashed in on three but the Investors matched it with NJ All-Star League Crown more runs in the third on Simo’s two- Rachko’s RBI sac fly. run double and Monaco’s RBI single. Trailing 9-1 with one out in the top The Westfield Blue U9 baseball runner at third. Concerned, Deegan’s Kevin of the ninth, Bendix shouted, “They team capped off a 13-1-1 regular sea- Facing their final at bat, Cruz Rosander offered some words of en- scored five or six with an out. We can son championship by winning the muscled an infield hit. Ukrainskyj couragement, “We got a lot of game do it too.” North Jersey All-Star Baseball League singled and Xaio lined to deep left to left. Let’s go!” Bendix and Johns singled then playoff championship with a dra- score pinch runner Jack Neiswenter. Two more innings ticked away and Brainard singled Bendix across with matic, 3-2, come-from-behind vic- After the ball was bobbled, Ukrainskyj the Investors tucked away two more the final run. tory over Berkeley Heights. scored the game winner. runs in the fifth with RBI singles from Deegan Roofing 000 001 001 2 Westfield took a 1-0 lead in the Coach Al Rabinowitz and assis- Nies and Simo to take an 8-0 lead. first. Matt LaCorte and Jack tants Fred Cruz, Paul Friel and Ronny Investors Savings 033 021 00x 9 Neiswenter singled, Ukrainskyj Neiswenter preached a “Team First” walked to load the bases and Arthur motto all year and all 11 boys contrib- Xaio rolled an RBI. Ukrainskyj domi- uted to the success. nated the first two innings, but in the Westfield’s pitching aces were third, Berkeley Heights scratched out LaCorte and Ukrainskyj and reliev- two runs to take a 2-1 lead. Shortstop ers included Rabinowitz, Bartok and Owen Bartok, however, made a few Friel. Cruz led the team with 10 good plays and James Friel made a doubles. Jack Neiswenter, who nice catch in right field. manned the hot corner, led the team LaCorte relieved and pitched three in runs scored. LaCorte, Ukrainskyj scoreless innings. Leftfielder Phillip and Cruz all had several extra base Zanfagna made several nice plays. hits and all drove in multiple runs. Ian Mueller made a head-over-heels Rabinowitz, Xaio, Bartok and Mueller catch in right. Zach Rabinowitz and reached base often and were usually UNBEATEN FOR 25 YEARS…Judy Lee, Westfield Memorial Pool Blue Marlins Patrick Chirichella anchored the right driven in by Friel, Chirichella and swim team head coach, remained undefeated for 25 consecutive years in the North side of the infield and each made Zanfagna. LaCorte and Chirichella Jersey Swim League. Lee, who has been the head coach for 35 years, is now several nice plays. Victor Cruz was a both hit homers over the fence at the coaching children of swimmers, whom she has coached in the past. Westfield wall behind the plate and threw out a Cranford Baseball Tournament. Memorial Blue Marlins are once again the Division 4 Champs. SUBURBAN LEAGUE CHAMPS…The Mountainside Youth Baseball U14 team Reading is Good For You won the Suburban League Championship on July 31, defeating Florham Park, 8- 3. 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Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. ments they entered. The team played An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. tournaments in NY, PA and NJ. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 7, 2008 Page 15 All Points West Sets Times Midnight Madness Makes For Weekend Festival Its New York City Debut JERSEY CITY – Music fans headed festival passes are $89, and three-day to the first annual All Points West Mu- festival passes, selling for $258, are AREA – New Jersey Youth Theatre Ailey Citigroup Theater, 405 West 55th sic and Arts Festival this weekend, Au- available via ticketmaster.com only. (NJYT), in association with the New Street, New York City on Thursday, gust 8 through 10, at Liberty State Park Round-trip ferry service is available Jersey Performing Arts Center September 18, at 3 p.m.; Friday, Sep- can plan their weekend in advance by between Pier 11 in Manhattan (Wall (NJPAC), announced that this tember 19, at 8 p.m.; Saturday Sep- viewing apwfestival.com/event/ Street and FDR) and Liberty State Park. summer’s production of the original tember 20, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, settimes. Ferry tickets are available for $25 in new musical Midnight Madness has September 21, at 3 p.m. Radiohead (Friday and Saturday) and advance and $30 if purchased at the been selected as a New York Musical Tickets are available through Jack Johnson (Sunday) will headline ferry box office on the day of the show. Theatre Festival 2008 Partner Event SmartTix.com and cost $25 for adults the three-day festival, which will fea- Ferry tickets are also available via this September. and $18 for students and $20 for New ture more than 45 artists on three stages ticketmaster.com, and individual tick- The NJYT was founded in 1991 as York Musical Theatre Festival Gold at the 80-acre location with panoramic ets are required for each day since there the Westfield Young Artists’ Coopera- and Platinum Members. Midnight views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis are no three-day ferry passes. Light rail tive Theater, or WYACT. The organi- Madness, which was originally pro- Island and the Manhattan skyline. service will also be available via NJ zation has produced more than 32 duced at NJPAC, premieres in the Single day tickets, three-day passes Transit/Hudson-Bergen Light Rail di- main stage productions. Arts Center’s Victoria Theater on and ferry tickets are still available, as rectly to the festival grounds. Midnight Madness is a modern-day August 1 at 8 p.m. Tickets are avail- are a limited number of carpool pack- For more information, visit musical fable based on William able at (888) 466-5722, at the NJPAC Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Box Office at One Center Street in ages for Friday and Sunday. Single-day apwfestival.com or njtransit.com. Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times A REAL “FIELD OF DREAMS”…The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains- Dream.” downtown Newark, or by visiting Fanwood Times Asst. Publisher/Sports Editor Dave Corbin proudly stands on the In this musical comedy, with book njpac.org. Huntingdon Teener League field in his hometown of Huntingdon, Pa. (237 miles and lyrics by Artistic and Stage Di- Under the direction of Ms. Meryl, Miss New Jersey Joins west of the Westfield/Scotch Plains area). As a teener leaguer several decades ago, rector Cynthia Meryl, the Republi- NJYT produces professional-level the- Mr. Corbin, with the other teener leaguers, cleared the rocks from what was once can mayor of New York announces atrical productions and provides as- a cornfield to make the “Field of Dreams.” Since that time in the 1960’s, the his engagement to his Democratic piring artists a quality theatre-arts train- Union County Event Huntingdon 14-15-year-old teeners won three state championships and the 13- opponent, while two pairs of lost lov- ing and performance experience. ELIZABETH — On Sunday, Au- ing hip-hop to kids in Staten Island. year-olds have won one championship. ers and a troupe of amateur actors are gust 3, those who attended the Kids The class combined her life-long manipulated by the Fairies of Central Union Catholic Hosts Kingdom Traveling Jubilee at the Phil passion for dance, as well as her love of Park. The result: a rollicking tale of Rizzuto Park had a special guest. Tif- working with children. Montclarion Becomes confusion set to a beautiful, original NJCTE Awards fany Andrade, Miss New Jersey USA After her reign as Miss New Jersey score by Jack Bender. SCOTCH PLAINS – Union Catho- 2008, and Union County resident, was 2008, Andrade plans to continue her “We are delighted to showcase our lic High School of Scotch Plains on hand to talk about her experiences medical education and eventually start Independent from SGA talented young performers and a new, hosted the awards ceremony of the and to sign autographs. a family of her own. MONTCLAIR — The Montclair new entity that will own and run original work, on a professional New annual writing contest sponsored by In addition to her title as Miss New “Ms. Andrade is a warm-hearted and State University’s (MSU) The The Montclarion. York stage,” said Theodore Agress, the New Jersey Council of Teachers Jersey, Andrade, 23, is a resident of generous role model for any young Montclarion became independent The battle began last year when executive director of NJYT. “The ac- of English (NJCTE) this past spring. Linden and a Registered Nurse at the person who aspires to excel in life and from the Student Government As- the SGA authorized The tors deserve this opportunity and are Thirteen students from high schools Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at New to help others,” said Angel Estrada, sociation (SGA) of MSU on July 24 Montclarion to hire an attorney, who excited to bring the production to a throughout New Jersey were recog- York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill chair of the Union County Board of by vote of the MSU Board of Trust- determined the SGA had violated New York audience. nized for their entries in three differ- Cornell Medical Center. Chosen Freeholders. ees, following the approval of the the Open Public Meetings Act. In Performers include Catherine ent categories — fiction, nonfiction The focus of her year as Miss New The Union County Board of Chosen board’s finance committee. response, SGA President Ronald Downey as Titiana; Okieriete and poetry. Jersey is to raise funds for cancer re- Freeholders sponsored the eighth an- This move follows the ACLU- Chicken ordered the paper to turn in Onaodowan as Oberon; Joseph The top winners in each area, re- search. nual Kids Kingdom Traveling Jubilee. NJ’s recent representation of the confidential correspondence be- Bremberg as Puck; Amanda Maxfield spectively, were: Kathryn Siciliano, Ms. Andrade was previously involved The Jubilee is an annual series of paper when the SGA infringed upon tween the newspaper and its law- as Helena; Shabazz Green as Theo; Patricia Schwerdtman and Melissa with The Ronald McDonald House and four events that take place in Union The Montclarion’s freedom of the yer. When the paper refused, Mr. Kelsey Thompson as Millicent; Jaclyn Featherstone. the Susan G. Koman Foundation, both County parks throughout the summer. press by halting the paper’s fund- Chicken froze the funding and even Ingoglia as Lydia; Stephen Mir as Julius Gottilla, Union Catholic En- of which are cancer-related organiza- It features fun, safe and educational ing. This action was made by the passed a measure saying The Jerry; Michael Tannenbaum as Peter glish teacher and NJCTE Executive tions. activities for all ages. SGA in response to the paper’s in- Montclarion had no First Amend- Quince; Michael Campbel as Nick Board member, served as master of Ms. Andrade earned her degree in Performers have included puppeteers, vestigation of the SGA violating ment free press protections. Bottom; Demond Thorne as Tom ceremonies. nursing from Wagner College where she musicians, storytellers, jugglers, magi- the Open Public Meetings Act. In January, the SGA agreed to Snout; Matthew Robertson as Francis Union Catholic students John assumed leadership roles, such as teach- cians and strolling entertainers. The Montclarion will now receive release most of The Montclarion’s Flute; Gabriel Rodgrigues as Robin Szilagyi, Arielle Gonzalez, Jeanette funds through a separate student funding and rescinded its request Starveling; Christian Stewart as Oscar Rudnicki, Alexa Fee and Angelo fee that will go solely to the news- for legal documents, but the SGA Snug; Joseph Christensen as Edgar; Cerimele, all members of the Union Spend-a-Day Provides paper, meaning it will be supported reneged on its promise to turn over Kevin Melendez as Sander; Adrian Catholic forensics team, read excerpts by students directly, not by the uni- the funds. Then, at a February SGA Arrieta as Detrick; and Shani from the winning entries. versity or SGA. Accordingly, the meeting, the funds were unfrozen Bektemba, Anja Lynn Deitmer, Brandy B.J. Ward, professor of English at Activities For Seniors Nissenbaum Law Group, who and MSU President Susan Cole said Kostick, Jennifer Kujawski, Elyse Warren County College and award- SUMMIT – More than 33 million age who are interested in remaining a helped the newspaper reach its in- if the newspaper became indepen- Langley, Jessica Matta and Amber winning author of three books of po- Americans are caring for an older part of the world around them and who dependence, is filing papers today dent, the university would pay for Pennyfeather-Williams (The Fairies etry, was the guest speaker. Mr. Ward friend or relative, and the Spend-A- want to keep active and engaged in life to with the Secretary of State of New The Montclarion to publish in the of Central Park). read excerpts from his book of poetry Day program at SAGE Eldercare can the greatest extent possible,” said Ellen Jersey to form a student-directed interim. Midnight Madness will run at the entitled Gravedigger’s Birthday. provide much-needed assistance and Greenwald, director of SAGE’s Spend- extra help. A-Day program. “We do whatever we Caregivers who get help to relieve can to help them accomplish that.” pressures are less likely to burn out and The Spend-A-Day center serves daily Open House Sunday 1-4PM are better able to provide long-term nutritious breakfasts, lunches and support for loved ones. snacks planned by a registered consult- 815 North Ave. West, Westfield Participation in regular social and ant dietician. Spend-A-Day’s wheel- recreational activities helps seniors chair-accessible van transports clients Charming Arts & Crafts style colonial w/3BR, 1.1BA, feel good physically and emotion- to speech, physical or occupational ally, as well as helping to overcome therapy services. updated kitchen, cherry cabs & granite. Updated bath, loneliness and depression. 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Nursery School & Kindergarten BURGDORFF ERA Sat & Sun, Aug 9 & 10, 10-5PM 140 Mountain Ave Realtors - Westfield (off Rahway by high school) CHILDCARE NEEDED Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 233-0065 1000s of books, best sellers, his- B’52’s, Everclear to Perform Nannies - Housekeepers (908) 233-0766 tory, classics, etc. Upscale cloth- PHOTOGRAPHY BabyNurses Needed ROOM AVAILABLE ing, furn., appliances, collectibles. Live-in / -out - Full/Part-time Event and family photographer to At Two-Day MusicFest ‘08 Solid References Required. Furnished room for professional keep your Soiree alive forever. CLEANING SERVICE in a spacious 2 bed / 1 bath CRANFORD — Everclear and The lier this year. CALL (732) 972-4090 Professional references. Call Why worry with your house B-52’s will be performing at this The Gin Blossoms, a power-pop www.absolutebestcare.com apartment with roof deck. In the Dave Samsky at (908) 693-0158 cleaning? 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Hope, Strength charity walkathon, The founder and lead singer of The Visit havenexecutivesuites.com paired with a newly added 5k race. Alarm will return to MusicFest with- or call (908) 296-2142. MusicFest ’08 will officially open out his band for a very solo perfor- Pedestrian, Bike Fatalities Friday, September 5, at 3 p.m. The mance of his songs with orchestral music will continue on Saturday, Sep- accompaniment. tember 6, at 8 a.m. to coincide with Glen Burtnik and Friends perform- State Nonprofits to Share Show 9 Percent Decline registration for the Rock On! ing a set of classics from The Beatles AREA — “Skimping on Sidewalks Following a high number of fatalities Walkathon and 5k Rock N’ Run. Both catalog. Based in New Brunswick, 2008,” a new report released by the along Route 22, Union County initiated nights will close at 10 p.m. Lawn Mr. Burtnik is a singer, guitarist and In Federal Homeland Grants Tri-State Transportation Campaign, a pedestrian shuttle along the highway. chairs; blankets and picnic baskets songwriter. A one-time member of HAMILTON — Thirteen nonprofit and will support our overall security documents a slight decline in pedes- Within the state, Middlesex, Essex are welcome. Styx, he is also known for his por- schools, hospitals and religious orga- efforts.” trian and bicyclist fatalities from 2006 and Bergen counties were the most Performers will include: trayal of Paul McCartney in the origi- nizations will share nearly $835,000 The grant criteria, established by to 2007, but warns that sustained dangerous places to walk or bicycle, Everclear, an alternative rock band, nal Broadway production of in federal grant funds to improve their DHS, included whether the eligible progress has yet to be made. with 19, 18 and 15 fatalities, respec- originally formed in Portland, Ore., Beatlemania. security, New Jersey Office of Home- organizations maintained a site with “The inability to meet long-term tively, in 2007. Hudson, Bergen, Essex and known for such hits as “Santa Danielia Cotton, a blues rock artist land Security and Preparedness symbolic value and are a recognized pedestrian and bicyclist safety goals and Passaic counties had the highest Monica,” and “Father of Mine.” The from Hopewell, who has released (OHSP) Director Richard Cañas an- national or historical institution that overshadows 2007’s good news,” said share of total traffic fatalities who Art Alexakis-led group will take the three studio albums, including the nounced July 31. makes it an attractive target. Kate Slevin, executive director of the were pedestrians or cyclists. stage at approximately 8 p.m. on Sep- recently released “Rare Child.” Cot- Mr. Cañas said all of the 13 recipi- It was also considered if the orga- Tri-State Transportation Campaign. The report also found that interest tember 5. ton and her band have toured with ents of the 2008 Nonprofit Security nizations had a role in responding to In 2007, 162 pedestrians and cy- in walking has increased since 2000. Cracker, a modern rock group artists, including Gregg Allman, Grant Program funds from the U.S. or recovering from a terrorist attack clists were killed in New Jersey, a 9 The campaign’s analysis finds that formed by former Camper Van Flaming Lips, Buddy Guy and fellow Department of Homeland Security or had potential vulnerabilities to percent decline from the previous New Jersey seniors are especially at Beethoven frontman David Lowery, New Jerseyans Bon Jovi. (DHS) are located in the seven coun- attack, especially if documented by year. But the state is far from achiev- risk of being killed as a pedestrian known for such hits as “Low,” “Teen Several local acts – including ties covered by New Jersey’s Urban a prior risk assessment. ing a 1998 goal set by Governor Chris- and are killed at rates that exceed the Angst (What the World Needs Now)” Jobonanno and the Godsons of Soul Area Security Initiative (UASI) pro- Mr. Cañas said the grant funds tine Whitman to halve the number of rest of the country. Older New Jersey and “Get Off This.” featuring Vini Lopez and Roadside gram. Nationwide, DHS allotted $15 must be used for “target hardening” pedestrian fatalities from the 145 residents are more than twice as likely Jenny Owen Youngs, a singer/song Graves – will perform on MusicFest million for this program and made activities, such as the purchase and killed in 1997 by 2010. to be killed as a pedestrian than mem- writer from Montclair, who has re- ’08’s newly added Wal-Mart-spon- awards to a total of 232 agencies and installation of physical security According to the report, eight pe- bers of the population as a whole, ceived national reviews for her debut sored third stage. organizations. New Jersey’s UASI equipment or for security-related destrians and one cyclist were killed according to the report. The state- album, “Batten the Hatches.” Additionally, MusicFest ’08 will received the sixth highest nonprofit training for organization personnel. in Union County in 2007, represent- wide pedestrian fatality rate is 1.79 Val Emmich, a singer/songwriter feature several performances by The grant total in the country, after UASI The grants require the organizations ing 20 percent of all Union County’s per 100,000 persons. But for New and actor hailing from Manalapan. What Cheer? Brigade, a 19-piece rov- programs from New York City, to provide a 25 percent cash match traffic fatalities for the year. Jersey residents aged 65 and older, His new album, “Little Daggers,” is ing brass band from Providence, R.I., California’s Los Angeles, Long or the equivalent in related training. The county had 20 pedestrian fatali- the fatality rate is 3.72 – and the rate due to be released September 30. Along across both days. Beach and Bay areas, Chicago and Since 2003, New Jersey’s UASI, ties in both 2000 and 2001, 19 in 2002, is 4.62 for those aged 75 and older. with a recurring role on ABC’s “Ugly Other attractions will include: Baltimore. which covers Bergen, Essex, 11 in 2003, 22 in 2004, 12 in 2005, and “Creating safer places for older Betty,” he has been seen in NBC’s “30 The John Lennon Educational Tour “We’re pleased that DHS has made Hudson, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic 13 in 2006, according to New Jersey New Jersey residents to walk will Rock” and ABC’s “Cashmere Mafia.” Bus, a state-of-the-art mobile audio these funds available again this year,” and Union counties, has received State Police statistics released. become increasingly important as the Also included will be a host of and video recording studio, and an Mr. Cañas said. “Awarding federal more than $168.6 million in federal state’s population ages,” said Kate local acts sponsored by The Cross- educational vehicle will deliver a funding to nonprofit organizations funds to protect the state’s densely Shining STARS Take Slevin, executive director of the Tri- roads of Garwood – including a solo hands-on musical experience for to improve security measures at their populated Northeast region. State Transportation Campaign. performance by Smithereens MusicFest ’08 attendees. facilities is an important part of New Among those non-profits receiv- The Stage in Grease “Simple changes like longer crossing frontman Pat DiNizio of Scotch The Major League Baseball Trav- Jersey’s homeland security strategy, ing funding were: Essex County’s SCOTCH PLAINS – Students times would go a long way toward Plains, Beale Street Love, and Tom eling Road Show, which includes JCC MetroWest $75,000; Solomon Thespians are Recreating the Stage making it safer and easier for older Vella, 3rd Party. They will perform pitching and batting cages and video PUBLIC NOTICE Schechter Day School of Essex and (S.T.A.R.S.) will perform the mu- residents to get around.” on MusicFest ‘08’s newly added Wal- game kiosks, an attraction at last year’s TOWN OF WESTFIELD Union Counties, $15,000; Liberty sical Grease on Friday and Satur- The report says the state should Mart-sponsored third stage. event and will return to the MusicFest BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Science Center, Jersey City, $75,000; day, August 8 and 9, at 7:30 p.m. on implement more policies like the five- Helena Maria, a New Jersey born- grounds in 2008. SPECIAL MEETING Morristown Memorial Hospital/ the Scotch Plains Village Green year, $74-million initiative begun in and-bred duo, will open the main The Marketplace, expanded for The Board of Adjustment of the Town of AHS Corp., $75,000; Rabbinical stage. 2006 that targets funding to bicycle stage. Their music has been featured MusicFest ’08, will add a variety of Westfield, New Jersey will hold a special College of America in Morris S.T.A.R.S. is a summer theater and pedestrian projects. in MTV’s “The Hills” and the up- vendors and a host of new food mer- meeting on September 25, 2008 in the County, $62,118; St. Joseph’s Re- group made up of local students The campaign recommends three coming movie, “In My Sleep.” Hel- chants. Council Chambers in the Municipal Build- gional Medical Center in Paterson, and supported by the Scotch Plains strategies to reduce pedestrian and cy- ena Maria also appeared on mtvU’s As previously announced, the Rock ing, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30pm to hear and con- $75,000, and the Jewish Educational Department of Recreation. Admis- clist deaths and better target funding: “Meet or Delete: Best Music on Cam- On! Walkathon and 5k Rock N’ Run sider the following appeal for variance Center in Elizabeth, $75,000. sion is free to everyone. Use the next reauthorization of the pus” episode. (on a certified USATF course) will relief from the requirements of the Westfield Transportation Trust Fund as an op- September 6 musical highlights will open the festival on Saturday, Sep- Land Use Ordinance: PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE portunity to increase funding for New include: tember 6 (7:30 a.m. registration, 9 Millenium Properties, 1464 East NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Jersey Department of Transportation A headlining set by The B-52’s. a.m. run start, 9:15 a.m. walk start) to Broad Street, Applicant is seeking per- DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES pedestrian and bicycle programs. Known for scores of hits, including benefit the Love Hope Strength Foun- mission to construct four town house style 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 condominium units contrary to the follow- Develop a new “Safe Streets for “Love Shack,” “Rock Lobster,” “Pri- dation (lovehopestrength.org) and TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 ing Sections of the Land Use Ordinance. Seniors” funding program aimed at vate Idaho” and “Roam,” the band The Valerie Fund List of New c.40:55D-70c and d vari- Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 improving pedestrian safety in places released “Funplex,” its first new stu- (thevaleriefund.org). ances requested A.M. on 8/19/08, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified with high numbers of older adults. dio album in 16 years, in March. The September 6 events will include §11.06A - Ordinance allows use as a under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A single family dwelling. Proposed use is 4 Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, Target bicycle and pedestrian fund- band will close out MusicFest ’08. the Kids Kingdom Traveling Jubilee, townhouse style condominium units. New Jersey 08625; for: ing to places with the highest number Tokyo Police Club, a young indie an entertainment show featuring rides §11.06E7 - Ordinance requires a mini- Re-Advt. Maint. Mix Asphalt Pavement Crack Sealing Cont., North - 2008, Various of pedestrian and bicyclist injuries rock band from Toronto that has been and amusements for children, which mum rear yard setback of 35 feet. Pro- locations in Various Counties of North Region, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, and deaths. featured on MTV, and in Spin, Roll- will be staged in an expanded area at posed is 9.35 feet. Passaic, Sussex, Union Counties and partly Warren Co.; 100% State; DP No: 08450 §11.06E9/§12.04E - Ordinance allows The full report, as well as county ing Stone and other music publica- Shane Walsh Field, which adjoins a Maximum Floor Area Ratio of 25% or a Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. fact sheets, can be found at tstc.org/ tions since the release of their full- Nomahegan Park. maximum of 8,000 square feet. Proposed 17:27. Pursuant to P.L. 2005, C. 51 the awarded bidder must provide a completed reports.html. length debut, “Elephant Shell,” ear- The Shane Walsh Field area will also is 35.1%, equivalent to 9,600 square feet. Contractor Certification and Disclosure of Political Contribution Form(s) within include a stage for family acts, a petting §11.06E10/§12.04F - Ordinance allows fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders must PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE a maximum building coverage of 15% or a be registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, zoo for children, and arts and crafts. maximum of 4,000 square feet. Proposed Business Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of UNION COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD A laser tag area for adults and chil- is 19.6% equivalent to 5,432 square feet. valid business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the UNION COUNTY, New Jersey - The County of Union has announced the PY 2008 dren will also be located in the Shane §11.06E1 – Ordinance allows a maxi- “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) / New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Walsh Field area. A height of 52- mum density of 3.6 dwelling units per acre. 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of Development (NJLWD) subcontract awards totaling $1,800,000.00. The program period Proposed is 6.4 dwellings units per acre. Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. The awarded bidder must provide proof for WFNJ/NJLWD contracts is 9/01/08 thru 6/30/09. These grants assist the County of inches is required to participate. §17.03B1 - Ordinance prohibits parking of PWCR within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Union in its endeavor to meet its overall strategy to address the special needs populations In the event of rain, MusicFest will in the street side yard. Parking in the street The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 in the following areas: Job Search (TANF), Community Work Experience (CWEP - TANF be held at Kean University, however, side yard is proposed. U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the & GA), Alternative Work Experience (AWEP - GA) and Job Readiness/Life Skills (GA). the Rock On! Walkathon and 5K Rock Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to All interested organizations located in and around the County of Union area were Formal action may be taken. submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on invited to forward proposals for funding that met specific criteria as mandated by the N’ Run will be held in Cranford. Variances, waivers or exceptions from the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. NJLWD. Sponsors include Overlook Hospital certain site plan details or relief from re- Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at The PY 2008 grant recipients are: (presenting sponsor), The Hartford, quirements may be sought as appropri- Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To Organization Total Program Awards Elizabethtown Gas, Wal-Mart, ate. subscribe follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents B&M Consultants, Inc. $145,960.00 The application and plans are on file in and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are Elizabethport Presbyterian Center $168,500.00 Anheuser-Busch, Kean University, the office of the Secretary of the Board of directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be New Community Corporation $40,800.00 Commerce Bank, Verizon, Caesars, Adjustment, 959 North Avenue West, inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Union County College $701,410.00 Rio22 and others. Westfield, New Jersey and may be seen Offices at the following locations: Urban League of Union County, Inc. $164,250.00 The Holiday Inn on Route 22 in Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70W Venture & Venture, Inc. $114,640.00 Kathleen A. Nemeth, Secretary, Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ Workforce Advantage $289,690.00 Springfield will again provide dis- Westfield Board of Adjustment 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 YWCA of Central New Jersey $174,750.00 counted room rates for MusicFest 1 T - 8/7/08, The Leader Fee: $44.88 3 T - 7/31/08, 8/7/08 and 8/14/08, The Leader Fee: $205.02 1 T- 8/7/08, The Leader Fee: $38.76 attendees. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 7, 2008 Page 17 Performers Display Heart, Courage, Brains in The Wiz By KATIE ROGERS played by Connor Wynne. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Wiz agrees to grant the wishes of WESTFIELD — On July 29 and 30, his newfound friends but only if they The Westfield Summer Workshop manage to destroy the wickedest witch staged performances of The Wiz, based in Oz, Evillene, played by Danielle on the age-old classic The Wizard of Oz. Karacsony. With a cast of nearly 20 youngsters, the The evil witch takes the four schem- magical tale of Dorothy and friends ing friends hostage in her castle and was brought to life with a new twist. forces them to work for her. Dorothy Viewing Venice as She Sleeps A tornado sweeps up Dorothy lucks out once again by accidentally By CHRISTINA M. HINKE fare shaded with trees and lined with originally concocted in Venice, in the (Maggie Tanji) pouring water on Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times flowers that lead over the Grand Ca- famous Harry’s Bar, once owned by from her Kansas Evillene, killing Part II of my trip to Italy. nal into San Marco by way of the Giuseppe Cipriani. home and brings her her and helping her CRANFORD — “It’s a good time Accademia Bridge. Here, tourists The streets at this hour were quiet, to Oz, where she friends get the to see Venice. Tourists will not be out snapped away at long views of the with only sounds of the water lapping meets her timeless wishes they desire. yet,” extolled the hotel clerk as I cherished canal with sights of gondo- against the docks and a crowd of friends – the brain- The lion gets his stepped aboard the 8:15 a.m. shuttle las slipping through the mottled young people sitting outside the hos- less scarecrow, courage, the scare- boat from Giudecca Island to San waves, ripened villas and the behe- tel. played by Claire crow gets his Marco on July 3. I had planned to moth mustard-colored Istituto Veneto, The hotel bar was quieter still, giv- Dorwart; the flam- brains, the tin man spend two hours exploring the an- while sounds of a gondolier’s accor- ing us a chance to chat up the head boyant lion, played gets his heart; yet, cient city before attending a press dion drifted through the sultry air. bartender, Walter Bolzonella. He told by Brian Pollock; Dorothy seems conference for the tourism trade. After 9 p.m., the heartbeat of Venice us that this is the only Cipriani bar to and the ladies’ man trapped in Oz after make the Bellini with fresh white tin man, played by the Wiz leaves her peaches (a few days later, my col- Kevin Morris. stranded without a league ordered a Bellini at Harry’s All four are in way home follow- Bar and he confirmed Harry’s ver- search of something ing the musical sion was made from a pre-processed they lack and are led number, “Y’all Got mix). The powerful infusion of peach to meet the Wiz by It!” and wine and pulpy texture hit my Glinda the good However, tongue and the cool bubbles of witch’s wacky ma- Glinda, the good Prosecco danced in my throat. gician sister witch, played by Walter had bid us good night in his Addaperle, played Courtney Weisse, own cheery way with a sampling of by Emily Norwine. helps Dorothy find another concoction – the Buona Notte The foursome can’t help but delight her way by magically clicking her heels (Good Night), served with a wide audiences throughout their journey three times and, more importantly, be- little straw to suck up all of the crushed when breaking out Wiz classics such as lieving in herself. bits of lime, ginger, bitters, cucumber “Ease on Down the Road.” Director Kenneth Horn’s production peel and sugar, mixed with vodka and The choreography was endearing and was a crowd-pleaser and couldn’t help cranberry. He explained that he en- very age-appropriate. However, the but have audiences dancing in their listed George Clooney to name the characters face challenges along the seats and rooting for the four lead char- drink when he was a hotel guest while way, such as battling Kalidahs – ficti- acters . Maggie, playing Dorothy, has a attending the 2005 Venice Film Fes- Photography by tious characters created by L. Frank powerful voice for such a young age tival, where his movie Good Night, Baum that have tiger heads and bear and is supported beautifully by a solid and Good Luck screened. Christina M. Hinke bodies – and dealing with the play’s core cast for a trip to Oz audiences will Though I had little time to see best-kept secret, the pint-sized Wiz, not soon forget. inside the sites that have stood in Venice for ages, I was blessed by WF Library Features Venice as she sleeps – its golden again slowed to a resting rate, at least seeing Venice at rest. To make it just ‘Young at Art’ Exhibit snapshots, empty streets, quiet St. on Giudecca, a lagoon island of Venice a little sweeter, on my last night in Fuess’ Floral Show Mark’s Square and glimpses of gon- where I stayed at the Hilton Molino Venice, a blood-orange sunset radi- WESTFIELD — The heat of Au- doliers as they ready for the day’s gust can’t wilt the flowers of artist Showcases WF Student fares – is a view not many experience. Jim Fuess of Berkeley Heights. On SUMMIT — The Visual Arts Center the creative process and explore the The bell tower is a beacon that I had display at the Westfield Memorial of New Jersey’s (VACNJ) second an- wonderful world of art,” said Bonnie arrived at the square, and, having Library through September 30, “The nual Young at Art exhibition is show- Jaffe, an Art Center trustee. passed the Doge’s Palace, the Ba- Floral Show” depicts abstract colors, casing the work of young students Young at Art coincides with the silica San Marco engulfs the entrance. shapes and forms of flowers. They through August 22. center’s Members Show, showcasing The church’s gilt mosaics telling tales are rendered on canvas with liquid Cassia Harting-Smith, 8, of Westfield the work of students of all ages in the of St. Mark shine in the early morn- acrylic paint using a technique that had work chosen for the exhibition. Art Center’s Gallery Space. ing light, winking “Buongiorno” involves squeeze bottles with differ- Young at Art features the work of 46 VACNJ is celebrating its 75th anni- (good morning). To the left of the ent viscosities of liquid paint, two students, ages 6 to 16. Mediums range versary of “bringing art and people Basilica stands the clock tower, Torre brands of paint and a number of inter- from paint to ceramics, from charcoal together.” Fall offerings are available dell’Orologio, tall and proud to keep changeable nozzles of different aper- to collage. All work was created for children ages 4-17 in a wide variety time for Venice. The Madonna and tures. throughout the 2007-2008 year in the of media. New teen offerings include baby Jesus peer down toward the Mr. Fuess has had over 100 group classes and workshops offered by the fashion drawing and digital photogra- square; her thoughtful gaze kindles a shows and 40 solo shows in his ca- Art Center. phy. calm across the piazza. Lounging reer. He is the former curator of the “It is most important that these young For further information, visit above her against a cobalt blue starry Watchung Arts Center and the founder students have an opportunity to enjoy artcenternj.org sky, the great winged St. Mark’s Lion and director of the 15-year-old New reads an open book, a sign of peace, Art Group. His work can be pre- POPCORN™ translated it reads “Peace unto thee viewed at jimfuessart.com. Mark my Evangelist.” For more information call (908) As I came upon the centuries fa- 789-4090, visit the library’s Web site The Dark Knight: mous Caffé Florian to order my an- at wmlnj.org, or stop by the library at ticipated Venetian breakfast of a 550 East Broad Street in Westfield Casts Shadows of Doubt cappuccino and brioche, I was in- for a copy of the quarterly newsletter. formed that they open at 10 a.m., over Stucky. The previous night a col- ated a velvety blue sky only the Vene- During the summer, the Westfield One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent an hour away and minutes before I league and I walked over to Hotel tian painters could recreate so viv- Memorial Library is open Monday By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER mask screwed on through a lot of high- had to meet my boat. Cipriani to taste a Bellini, a drink idly. It was an awe-inspiring view through Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., 3 popcorns minded, low-octave dithering, Michael So I sat on a leather bench and took made of white peach juice and that was a perfect nightcap to my Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sat- It is dark, indeed. And complicated Caine returns as Alfred, loyal family in the expanse of the elegant square Prosecco (a sparkling white wine), whirlwind tour. urdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. through the first act when director Chris- retainer, moral conscience and once- before venturing into one of the now topher Nolan dabs in blacks and grays upon-a-time storied adventurer. Also in nearly empty, narrow streets to ex- for the gloomy exposition of his his corner, the keeper of the bat signal, plore the cityscapes, window shop, Batman reprise. It’s Gotham, yet it might Gary Oldman is splendid as Lt. James gaze at the faded silk lagoons and the as well be postwar Vienna on paranoia- Gordon, the put upon yet dedicated sun casting bullion onto the ripples, WESTFIELD FOOD 4 THOUGHT inducing hallucinogens. But great irony public servant. and sneak peaks at the gondoliers WESTFIELD FOOD 4 THOUGHT is at work here. And it saves The Dark Trying as well to stop The Joker’s reading the day’s news or buffing Knight from its overindulgences. reign of terror is Aaron Eckhart’s golden their boats to a high black sheen. I Summer Edition: Duck, Duck...Duck? Sadly, it also again affirms that real boy D.A., Harvey Dent. While he seems wandered into the center of the square, life is stranger than fiction. For adding too good to be true, he has nonetheless Florian’s stage, and glimpsed some the darkest note of all as evil personi- won the heart of Maggie Gyllenhaal’s pigeons pecking at the pavement gob- By JAYNE SALOMON with a fusion twist while the second orange juice into a medium pot. Add fied, Heath Ledger’s stellar interpreta- Rachel Dawes, the assistant D.A. who bling up some feed a German man Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times recipe has a distinct Asian flair. the lime juice, garlic and pepper. Cover tion of The Joker is right up there with will still always love her former sweetie, had sprinkled on the herringbone brick Barbecue or grill? We use these Unlike chicken or turkey, there isn’t and simmer for 20 minutes. In a small Javier Bardem’s Oscar-winning por- Batman. Many surprises await. In the ground. words interchangeably, but their mean- much meat on a duck. One five pound bowl, add enough water to the flour to trayal of Anton Chigurh in No Country meantime, everyone is so confused. On my way back from wandering ings are quite different. What most of duck will just about feed two average make a paste and slowly stir into the for Old Men (2007). Don’t find your- Except for The Joker. He knows ex- through the winding walkways, I fi- us call barbecuing is really grilling. eaters; forget about growing teenage pot to thicken. Let simmer for an addi- self on a bus with either of these guys. actly what he wants. Regaling terror- nally had my breakfast at Florian’s Grilling is done quickly over a me- boys, so plan accordingly and go heavy tional 20 minutes. Stir frequently. Naturally, you can’t help but wonder ized victims, before dispatching them, neighbor, Quadri’s, and was the only dium to high flame. Barbecuing is a far on the sides. When the proper consistency is how much Mr. Ledger’s untimely death with rotating ditties about his demonic patron when it opened at 9:30 a.m. more tedious process requiring hours achieved, strain the sauce and serve from a prescription drug overdose ear- dad and the dreadfulness from whence The coffee was strong and the foamed of slow cooking over a low flame. separately. Put the duck on the grill lier this year influences your evalua- he sprang, his virulent disgust with milk airy; the brioche snowed in my Hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken and DUCK L’ONION over a medium high flame. Grill, for tion. But after due contemplation, it’s humanity knows no bounds. He is the lap as a burst of orange jelly livened steak are generally grilled. Things like 20 minutes turning several times and obvious that no amount of sympathy epitomic battered child, finding release up my mouth. I paid the lavishly high turkey, roast pig and brisket are usu- watching carefully. Plate and serve could make the awesome intricacy of through the chaos he so painstakingly bill and took off for my shuttle. ally barbecued. Barbecuing requires *Note: Use any store-bought French with the sauce. his ranting madman seem quite this plots. During my lunch break, I boated more skill than grilling and, thus, is onion soup in lieu of homemade. spectacular. Spreading dysfunction across the across the shadowy green Giudecca done less frequently. Whole Foods carries a 32-ounce size HONEY SOY DUCK While practically everyone in the Gotham cityscape, The Joker has turned canal to the Zattere, a promenade At this point in the year, the barbecue organic brand, called Pacific, which ensemble cast – a rarity in films of the populace into the spineless cowards eclipsing one side of the lazy grills are well broken in since it’s been is quite good. such grandiose proportions – puts in his vanity insists they are. Putting their Dosodura island, to order Italian a relatively good season for grilling. INGREDIENTS a solid stint, it’s Ledger who adds a willy-nillyness to the ultimate test in gelati, a ritual among strollers. It is The weather has been mostly accom- INGREDIENTS 15-pound duck, cut in half much-needed definition. The script – one of many, no-holds-barred scenes, 1 5-pound duck, cut in half 1 cup honey common to order two or three flavors modating, but by now, I’m getting pretty 2 tablespoons soy sauce by director Nolan and his brother, he plays one boatload of fleeing refu- at once, so I went for a scoop of tired of hamburgers and hot dogs. 4 cups French onion soup* Jonathan Nolan – deals in shadows gees against another, each with a bomb ½ cup orange juice 2 teaspoons ground ginger pistachio and a scoop of amaretto in a Granted, they are quick and easy on 2 tablespoons lime juice and conjectures of all shades, even detonator. cup, which put me back a mere 1.60 hot summer nights. I know summer is 2 cloves garlic, crushed PROCEDURE concerning Batman. The Joker is the Wisely, when The Dark Knight isn’t Euro ($2.50) at Gelati Nico. The about easy living, but I think it’s time Dash pepper crazy invariable. trying to inject Freudian psychology smooth globes of ice cream and to get a little bit creative about what to ¼ cup flour Boil the duck in a large pot of water Trust him to do bad. Where and when and Nihilistic Philosophy 101 into the “fresca” flavor were a refreshing treat put on the grill. Garnish: Sugar snap peas and shredded carrots for one hour, stabbing it after 45min- is another story. When we meet him, he doings, it unleashes the usual set of as I ate on the go and took in the sights Duck is not often the first thing that utes. Remove and let cool for five is reading the riot act to a motley assem- thrilling diversions more common to minutes. Mix together the honey, soy while walking down a wide thorough- comes to mind when considering what PROCEDURE blage of organized toughs: work for me popular culture. Which means beaucoup to grill for dinner, but why not? It’s sauce and ginger. Grill the duck over or else. When they don’t all agree, he d’ explosions, incessant battles, whole- tasty and delicious and has certain In a large pot, boil the duck for 1 hour. a medium high flame for 20 minutes, makes it a little clearer. And in the sale killings and chase scenes featuring health benefits. Although it is a fatty Stab the duck all around after it has turning several times. Liberally brush process, Nolan ostensibly asks, ‘Who the Batmobile. fowl, it is high in protein, and when the boiled for 45 minutes. Remove and let on the honey mixture and grill for an says comic book characters can’t get Problem is, Nolan jams the excite- fat is removed, the remaining meat is cool. Meanwhile, pour the soup and additional five minutes. shot in the back of the head?’ ment in-between the somber layers of actually very lean. This is tough stuff, fully earning its meditation like hard-packed ice cream. John’s Meat Market in Scotch Plains PG-13 at every interstice and juncture. True, leaving us little opportunity to usually stocks high quality ducks. They But its mood and sense of despair, catch our breath heightens the action are frozen, but they will gladly order barely contained by the parameters of and suspense. But while the director you a fresh duck with a few days the plot, prove its toughest devastation. has certainly added a textural severity notice. Ask them to cut the ducks in It’ll make you hope even more that to the big summer blockbuster, he hasn’t half. This will eliminate some of the Bruce Wayne of Wayne Manor, a.k.a. quite reinvented dramatic structure. fattiness. Batman, will save the day. I like a little comedy relief with my Boil the duck before grilling and But it’s not so easy. Pessimism grips bemoaning of mankind’s fate. Though then stab it several times with a fork. strife-torn Gotham. We’re not sure if supplied in left-handed manner by Not all the fat will be removed but it the population needs Batman, an exor- Ledger’s Joker, it is nevertheless odd will help. cism or a complete analysis of its mass when a lunatic’s vitriol proves a movie’s Watch the duck carefully as it grills funk by Schopenhauer. brightest light. Stranger still, when ex- because it will easily burn when the fat Christian Bale’s ever-brooding iting the theater, is the urge to starts dripping. I recommend staying Batman is most certainly the perfect consolingly grab The Dark Knight’s close to the grill. I usually grab a book hero for this troubled, shove-you-down shoulder and advise, “Hey, you’re only and pull up a chair. Keep the grill lid and push-you-around town. Talk about a comic book…lighten up a little.” ART ON DISPLAY…“Do You covered most of the time but open shades of gray and equivocation, * * * Know?”, the latest painting by pastel artist Jeri Greenberg, is now being frequently to check. Gothamites aren’t even sure they want The Dark Knight, rated PG-13, is a shown at Juxtapose Gallery, located at Although the grilling methods are a superhero. Come to think of it, Bruce Warner Bros. Pictures release directed 58 Elm Street, Westfield. For more the same for these two recipes, the isn’t exactly certain he wants to be by Christopher Nolan and stars Heath information, contact the gallery or the flavors are, of course, quite different. Batman. Ledger, Christian Bale and Aaron artist directly. The first recipe has a French influence Jayne Salomon’s Honey Soy Duck Trying to keep the caped crusader’s Eckhart. Running time: 152 minutes. 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Teen Art Exhibit Displayed at Edge Art RAHWAY — The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders an- nounced that the 2008 Teen Arts Traveling Exhibit will be on display Talented WF Actress Becomes at Edge Art Gallery at 1577 Irving Street in Rahway, through Friday, August 29. The exhibit consists of 75 pieces Teen Idol, Stars in Les Misérables of art selected from more than 600 By AMANDA SIMMONS referred to the other young singers that Trade Center, to be particularly mov- visual art works shown at the 2008 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times participated in the NHSTI as “amaz- ing. She said, “This event was one of Union County Teen Arts Festival held WESTFIELD — Catalina Gaglioti ingly talented high school students.” my favorites, because I felt that I was in March at the Cranford campus of of Westfield has sung for nearly her The talented young girl said it was using my talents to give something Union County College. entire life. She was first featured in The strange, but fun, to see herself on tele- back to the community.” The Union County Office of Cul- Westfield Leader when she was 3 years vision after she was interviewed. Jen Dilzell, who played Fantine op- tural and Heritage Affairs is admin- old, began taking voice lessons in first Catalina, who chose to sing a classical posite Catalina’s Eponine in Les istering the annual event. THE GOSPEL TRUTH...Jubilation, a Scotch Plains-based choir, released its first grade and, at 8 years old, won the Union piece (“Think of Me” from The Phan- Misérables, said of her grounded co- “Each year, I am amazed by the album this year, which is on sale nationally. The choir has recorded with Ray County Vocal Competition and Audi- tom of the Opera), said that she “hon- star: “Catalina is an amazing performer exceptional artwork submitted by Charles and opened the U.S. Open with Queen Latifah. ence Choice Award. estly had no expectation of winning.” who brings such an incredible energy the students,” said Freeholder Chair Since then, Catalina, 15, who will be Catalina is unquestionably passion- to the stage. I’ve had a chance to work Angel Estrada. “I encourage every- a sophomore at Westfield High School ate about singing. This summer alone, with her in a lot of productions, and it is one to get out and see this fun, lively Jubilation, Rev. Minatee this fall, has been in shows through on top of winning the NHSTI competi- always so much fun. On stage and off, exhibit as it goes on tour throughout school and community theater groups. tion, she also was involved with the she has such a fabulous personality, and Union County.” Most recently, Catalina was featured Pineda Conservatory Center Stage’s her level of talent is remarkable.” The following area students will ‘Spread the Good Word’ Though she has clearly already ac- have art on display: By LAURA MORTKOWITZ sage music, and we toured with Kenny complished much, Catalina aspires to Samantha Abbate, Nancina Bucci, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Loggins, so we did one of his songs,” achieve more. Currently, she is work- Claire Smith, Heather Weston and SCOTCH PLAINS — The mission Rev. Minatee said. ing on her demo CD (she heads to the Grace Boyle of Berkeley Heights; of Jubilation is to spread the good news, The choir’s diverse set has an empha- studio on August 15), auditioning and Michael Carbonell, Robert Hopkins, but don’t pigeonhole them as a gospel sis on gospel and spreading the mes- looking for an agent. After she gradu- Nicole Severini, Katherine choir. The Scotch Plains-based choir sage. The word “gospel” means “good ates high school, Catalina hopes to Vanbenschoten, Leah Quinn, Kate focuses on African-American sacred news,” and that’s what Rev. Minatee attend college in New York, where she McDermott and Yolanda Edme of music with an emphasis on gospel choir. and Jubilation always keeps in mind. can continue to seek auditioning op- Cranford; Scotland Preston and Under the leadership of Rev. Ste- “If you’re having problems or there portunities. Catalina is proud of the Francesca Najdzin of Mountainside; fanie Minatee, Jubilation has had the are things getting you down, we use the work she has done so far but deter- Katrina Millan, Deshawn Bellford, good fortune to sing with big names. gospel to lift people,” she explained. mined to achieve even more. Sefton Bass and Arthur Shaffry of The group recorded Christmas DVD The entire choir has more than 100 “Honestly, there’s so much I want to Scotch Plains; and Kathleen Tang, and CD with Ray Charles and opened members, who are about as diverse as do,” she said. Geena Gao and Richard Michelena the U.S. Open with Queen Latifah and the music selections. Having been a part of innumerable of Westfield. Tony Bennett. “The choir is made up of singers shows and other singing-related expe- For more information about the “I am overwhelmed with what has from all over, of different denomina- riences, plus having just won the pres- Teen Arts program, contact the Union happened with the choir,” Ms. Minatee tions and includes people of differ- tigious NHSTI competition, Catalina County Office of Cultural and Heri- said. “It skyrocketed. People have been ent races,” Rev. Hall said. is gaining exposure and is indubitably tage Affairs at (908) 558-2550. blessed with our ministry.” The ages of members range from 23 well on her way to attaining the exciting NJ Relay service users should call In May, the choir released its first to 100, and while they are mostly vol- goals she sets for herself. 711, or e-mail [email protected]. CD, “The Launch Out Project,” which unteers, there are professional mem- is now on sale nationally. A lot of the bers, too. songs are spiritual, anthem, hymn and “They are a wonderful group of Millburn Purchases gospel songs. people,” Rev. Minatee said. “I am so Photo Courtesy of Catalina Gaglioti The group has its own spiritual advi- blessed to work with them. IDOL WORSHIP...Catalina Gaglioti of Westfield poses with her winner’s trophy sor, Rev. William Hall. A resident of As a spiritual group, the choir’s main alongside two judges and the male winner, Dominic Panfile, at the National High School Teen Idol. Catalina was interviewed on “FOX and Friends” and received the Paper Mill Playhouse Scotch Plains, Rev. Hall preaches at purpose is not to simply entertain. opportunity to work with music producers on recording an original CD. Last New Life Baptist Church in Bloomfield. “Gospel music should never be used month, she played Eponine in Pineda Summer Conservatory’s Les Misérables. MILLBURN — Paper Mill Play- for the theater and add to a newly “The entire choir is very spiritual,” to entertain but to enlighten; it is good house announced its new partnership created endowment seeded by the he said. “We try to help each other out news for bad times.” on FOX News’ “FOX and Friends” production of Les Misérables, starring with the Township of Millburn. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in that capacity.” Even though Jubilation has already after winning the National High School as Eponine. In March of 2007, Paper Mill Play- earlier this year. Jubilation began with the New Jer- performed at NJPAC for the Sounds of Teen Idol (NHSTI), which was spon- When talking about the performance, house Management approached mem- “Millburn will purchase a valuable sey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) the City series, Rev. Minatee said they sored by the National High School which ran this past weekend at the bers of the Millburn Township Com- piece of real estate while supporting in 1998 and has continued its relation- should be back in September before Coaches Association (NHSCA). Cranford Dramatic Club, Catalina, mittee to engage in a financial part- the arts organization that economi- ship with the organization even after they go back out on the road. The three-day contest and learn- maintaining her humility, took the time nership with the not-for-profit the- cally drives our downtown,” said separating. The choir participated on Venues interested in booking Jubila- ing workshop, which took place at to credit the rest of the “extremely ater. After months of negotiations, Committeeman Tom McDermott. the July 3 opening day of NJPAC’s tion should contact Nicole Davis at Long Branch High School and ended talented” cast. She was also accepted the Millburn Township Committee “Last night was a historic evening for Chase’s Sounds of the City, a free out- (201) 342-0909 or visit on June 29, was open to all Ameri- into, and picked to be a soloist at, the voted unanimously on June 17, 2008 us and a chance for us to invest in our door music series. jubilationinc.com and myspace.com/ can high school students and “de- Westminster Choir College Summer to pass an ordinance allowing the community.” “We sang some gospel, some mes- jubilationinc. signed to help young people inter- Program this year. township to purchase the land and This is the first time in New Jersey’s ested in the different aspects of a Catalina said that Eponine has been buildings situated on Brookside Drive history that a municipality has sup- music career,” according to the her favorite role to play so far, but she from Paper Mill Playhouse for $9 ported a town arts organization at Rainbow Experience Holds NHSCA’s Web site, nhsca.com. has also loved being a part of the plays million. such a high level. Competing against teenagers from Oklahoma!, Once Upon a Mattress, “With this unprecedented support “I hope the actions of Millburn’s across the country, Catalina went Hello Dolly and The Apple Tree, among from the township, Paper Mill Play- Township Committee will be a role Auditions for Godspell through three rounds of singing before several other productions. She has sung house will get the fresh financial start model for local governments through- WESTFIELD — The Rainbow Ex- prepare a song in their key and bring being named the female winner. Along in operas, including Tosca, Magic Flute, it needs,” said Mark Jones, Paper out the nation,” said Howard Hirsch, perience theater group announced au- sheet music. An accompanist will with the television interview, Catalina Turandot and A Masked Ball and has Mill’s executive director. co-chair of Paper Mill’s Board of ditions for Godspell, the musical ad- be provided. also was granted an opportunity to work also performed at the New Jersey Per- Through this land purchase, Paper Trustees. “Members of the Millburn aptation of the book of St. Matthew. Those without a song prepared can with a professional music producer to forming Arts Center. Mill Playhouse plans to pay off the Township Committee understand the Auditions will be held on two sing something from the musical. create a CD. Catalina enjoys using her voice for loan from Investors Savings Bank economic benefits of the arts and how different days in two different loca- Godspell will be performed No- Even after receiving the top acco- community service as well. In 2002 she last year that covered a 2007 operat- a strong arts organization directly tions: Tuesday, September 9, from vember 8-9 and 15-16. Rehearsals lades from the nation-wide competi- performed at a memorial service for the ing deficit, provide working capitol impacts neighborhoods.” 7 to 10 p.m. at the First Congrega- will be Monday and Thursday nights, tion, Catalina has managed to remain victims of the terrorist attacks of Sep- tional Church on 125 Elmer Street as well as Saturdays, beginning the contently modest. She appreciates the tember 11, which was held at Liberty in Westfield and on Thursday, Sep- week of September 14. Be prepared learning experience that the workshop- State Park. She found the location, which The Nerds will Rock tember, 11, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the to list possible conflicts at auditions. side of the contest gave her and even overlooks the former site of the World United Church of Christ-Congre- Scott Goldman, the executive as- At Free Concert Series gational on 220 West 7th Street in sistant of the George Street Play- Plainfield. house and producer of his own the- MOUNTAINSIDE — The Union Jersey Shore watering holes, the Callbacks will be scheduled on ater company, Stage Presence, Inc, County Summer Arts Festival con- members’ musical talents also have Saturday, September 13, from 10 will direct Godspell. cert series continues on Wednesday, taken them to the stage at Carnegie a.m. to 2 p.m. at the First Congrega- Musical director DeLyn Celec, August 13, with a performance by Hall, the PNC Bank Arts Center, tional Church in Westfield. graduate of Drew Theological The Nerds. The Union County Board Madison Square Garden and the Auditions are open to adults and School and staff musician in vari- of Chosen Freeholders, led by Chair White House. young people in fifth grade and ous community and faith-based or- Angel Estrada, invites the public to The Union County information van above. Those auditioning should ganizations, will assist him. attend this free concert, which is will be at the concert site, along with sponsored by the Union County representatives from Rutgers Coop- Democratic Committee, beginning erative Extension, to answer ques- at 7:30 p.m. in Echo Lake Park. tions and offer information about Freeholders Exhibit Features The Nerds have carved a niche interesting programs available to since 1985 with its high-powered Union County residents. performance of hit tunes that span Other free Wednesday night con- First Place Senior Art Winners generations. The band members look certs in the Union County Summer ELIZABETH — The Union State Senior Art Show in Flemington funny in their plaid shorts, polyester Arts Festival series include: County Board of Chosen Freehold- from August 21 to September 26. shirts and horn-rimmed glasses, but August 20 – The Ed Palermo Big ers announced a new exhibit of art- There they will have the opportunity their non-stop selection of rock and Band with Rob Paparozzi (blues and work at the Freeholders Gallery in to compete for statewide honors with YOUNG AT ART…Cassia Harting-Smith, 8, of Westfield, smiles next to her pop music from the 1940s to the jazz); Elizabeth. The exhibit features the other first place winners. watercolor and oil pastel. Her painting, entitled “Pig-a-Cycle Circus” is being present is even more memorable. August 27 – Verdict (reggae and first place winners from the Union Non-Professional – Acrylic, Carol showcased as part of The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey’s Young at Art Exhibition. While The Nerds are regulars at many soca), sponsored by the Union County Senior Art Contest and Ex- Norman, Union, 1st Place and Best County Education Association. hibition, which was held at the in Show Non-Pro; Drawing, Eileen All Summer Arts Festival concerts Elizabethtown Gas Company in Willoughby, Westfield; Mixed Me- are held on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Union. dia, Jean Ricks, Plainfield; Oil, John at the Springfield Avenue end of The winners of the 11 contest cat- Quinn, Roselle Park; Pastel, Marjorie Echo Lake Park in Mountainside. egories were both professionals and Picard, Scotch Plains; Photography, the farmhouse store Lawn chairs, blankets and picnic non-professionals. The Freeholders Greg Cummings, Fanwood; and Wa- baskets are encouraged. Famous Gallery is located on the sixth floor of tercolor, Cecilia Fonseca, Cranford. like no other store in Westfield Dave’s Bar-B-Que will have a food the Union County Administration Professional – Acrylic, Joseph concession, along with an ice cream Building, located on Elizabethtown Hulsen, Union; Drawing, Mel and snack vendor, which will be Plaza at Rahway Avenue in Elizabeth. Holston, Plainfield; Oil, Avi available at approximately 6:30 p.m. The exhibit will be open 8:30 a.m. to Kiriakatis, Kenilworth; and Water- In case of rain, concerts will be 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. color, Pearl Piegari, Hillside, 1st Place held at the air-conditioned audito- “We are proud to present the work and Best in Show Pro. rium at Cranford High School, on of these talented artists who have The following artists will represent West End Place off Springfield Av- found satisfaction in their artistic Union County with three-dimensional enue in Cranford at 7:30 p.m. expression in their senior years,” said art pieces: For more information, call the Freeholder Chair Angel Estrada. “We Non-Professional – Craft, Lynn Union County Department of Parks wish them the best of luck at the MacWhirter, Cranford; and Sculp- and Community Renewal at (908) statewide level of the contest.” ture, James Temple, Westfield. 527-4900 or visit ucnj.org/parks/ The following are artist-exhibitors Professional – Sculpture, Dolores summerarts.html. representing Union County in the Stewart, Plainfield. 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