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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, June 4, 2009 OUR 119th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 01-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Christie Wins GOP Primary Over Lonegan; Bramnick, Munoz Win By LAUREN S. BARR, PAUL PEYTON, JOHN MAGUIRE and RAYNOR DENITZIO Mr. Lonegan addressed more than Specially Written for The Westfield Leader 100 supporters, including former AREA — Tuesday night’s guber- well intentioned,” he is “simply wrong Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks natorial primary brought celebrations for this job.” He said that he under- at the East Brunswick Hilton, thank- for former U.S. Attorney Chris stands that the people of New Jersey ing them for their support and en- Christie and Incumbent Governor Jon are hurting with unemployment at a couraged them to join Mr. Christie in Corzine, who will now face off in the 15-year high. his campaign for governor. November General Election. “I know you don’t want govern- “We must have one common cause. A gracious Mr. Christie, 180,630, ment to hold your hand; you just want We need to beat Jon Corzine,” Mr. thanked his primary challenger, them to get out of your wallet,” Mr. Lonegan said. “I will do everything I former Bogota Mayor Steve Lonegan, Christie said. He expressed the need can to move the Republican Party to 138,515, “for being a worthy oppo- for smaller government in Trenton, victory in November,” he said. By nent.” He invited Mr. Lonegan and and called for an end to “petty poli- capturing 42 percent of the light voter his supporters to join the Christie tics” in favor of good ideas. Mr. turnout, Mr. Lonegan argued that con- campaign to “take New Jersey back.” Christie said he would work to make servative values still matter to many Mr. Christie told hundreds of sup- New Jersey more affordable for both New Jersey voters. porters at the Hanover Marriott in residents and businesses, and end the Incumbent Governor Corzine, who Whippany that while he believes that influences of special-interest groups garnered 77 percent of the vote to Governor Corzine is a “good man and in Trenton. squash his three little- known pri- mary opponents, was joined by Vice- President Joe Biden for a campaign rally at the Richard J. Codey Arena in West Orange. Mr. Biden’s speech emphasized the economic bona fides of Mr. Corzine, PROM SATURDAY...Students pose for photos before the Saturday evening Westfield High School prom. Pictured, from the former chief executive officer of left to right, are: Ezra Margolin, Alyson Moskowitz, Kyle Barry, Mairead O’Boyle, James Hughes, Emily Budnick, Mike Goldman Sachs. He said that during Abbattista, George Wharam, Briana Goncalves, Dan Russo, Grace Hanley, Adam Kavalin, Allie Lowenstein, TJ Mruz, the transition period following the Casey Reimlinger, Chris Yeager, Liz McCarthy, Mike Foley, Michelle Ball, Josh Perlman, Amanda Simmons, Kiran election, he reached out to Mr. Corzine Patankar, Julie Yee, Max Sugarman, Annie Re, James Chu, Daryl Garfinkel. More photos will be published next week. for advice on how to tackle the nation’s economic crisis. “Literally, the first call I made for advice was Jon WFBOE Discusses Enrollment; Corzine,” Mr. Biden said. “I called him because he’s the smartest guy I know in terms of the economy and finance.” Residents Address Layoffs The Vice-President said the nation By CHRISTINA M. HINKE over the current year. Edison Inter- other schools in the district to help cannot recover from the recession Specially Written for The Westfield Leader mediate School will have a total of keep down class sizes there, but was without New Jersey serving as “an WESTFIELD — Superintendent 751 students in 2009-2010, and “unsuccessful.” So far, 2009-2010 engine.” He credited Governor of Schools Margaret Dolan said at Roosevelt Intermediate will have 779 shows class sizes there at 21 and 22. Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader LD21 GOP PRIMARY VICTORS...Asm. Jon Bramnick of Westfield, right, and Corzine for helping to craft the Tuesday’s board of education meet- students enrolled. However, she said that first grade Asw. Nancy Munoz of Summit pose with Sen. Tom Kean, Jr. of Westfield Tuesday nation’s economic stimulus plan and ing that Governor Jon Corzine has First through fifth grades will see a enrollment tends to increase over the night in Westfield at 16 Prospect St. Wine Bar & Bistro during their Primary for “creating the first economic re- announced that schools will receive total of 2,547 students with 121 sec- summer. Election victory party attended by more than 100 supporters from the region. covery program in the country.” further cuts in state aid. The district tions and shows a change of negative Overall, general education in grades With the outcome of the Republi- was not notified yet of the dollar two. K-12 will have a total enrollment of can Primary still unknown as he took amount, but Ms. Dolan said it would Kindergarten at Lincoln School has 6,122, 35 more students over 2008- the stage, Governor Corzine focused be based on a sliding scale, deter- an enrollment for 2009-2010 of 245 2009. With special education in- Freeholders Reverse Course his attacks on the party as a whole. He mined by a district’s wealth, and that students in 12 sections over the a.m. cluded, that number tallies 6,267. criticized Republicans for their the minimum cut would be 20 per- and p.m. classes. Ms. Dolan said enrollment contin- stances on social issues, including cent. She wrote a letter to the editor Ms. Dolan noted the first grade ues to grow but “not dramatically.” On $600,000 Dog Park gay marriage, and for their lack of on the topic, see page 4. Franklin school enrollment in 2008- She also said children switching to By PAUL J. PEYTON county’s parks staff increase mainte- support for President Barack Obama. 2009 is high at 23 and 24 and how in the Union County Vocational-Tech- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The board of education had already nance of the dog park. He also blamed the Republican Party approved many cuts in positions, in- the last year the district attempted to nical Schools, where the district pays ELIZABETH — The Union Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella for the nation’s current economic situ- cluding teachers and support staff, to attract parents to enroll children at CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 County Board of Chosen Freeholders said the board has recognized that ation. meet school budget caps. Commu- last week decided to scale back plans there is a “significant need to do some- “While Republicans talk, Demo- nity members came out to speak about on some $600,000 in improvements thing there,” but should be less costly crats and I delivered,” Mr. Corzine saving an elementary school teacher State Backlog Causes Delay that had been planned for the county’s and extravagant than first proposed. said. “Come to think of it, the only and a high school library secretary. dog park at Echo Lake Park in A group of residents attended the things Republicans have delivered is Emily Snitow, library coordinator Westfield/Mountainside. meeting to oppose the $600,000 in the longest, deepest economic reces- at Westfield High School (WHS), In Town Budget Adoption Freeholder Deborah Scanlon, chair- proposed changes and agreed to work sion in 80 years.” spoke in favor saving the library’s By MICHAEL J. POLLACK an easy budget to approve, they’ve woman of the board’s Open Space, with the county on a less-expensive A recent Quinnipiac University Poll secretarial position and stressed the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader decided to take the more problematic Recreation and Historic Trust Fund improvement plan. shows 53 percent of registered voters importance of the position and how it WESTFIELD – Because the state ones first...so, we don’t have state Committee, said she sent a letter to Donna Madison of Rahway said disapprove of the governor’s leader- correlates with higher test scores, has not given its approval, the comments or approval, and we’re not County Manager George Devanney the dog park is “a great facility as it ship. The same poll shows Mr. Christie achievements and reading levels. She Westfield Town Council’s vote on the in a position tonight to vote on the last Thursday requesting that the is,” although she hoped it could be leading Governor Corzine by a seven- said the library used to be manned by 2009 municipal budget will be de- budget.” county “delay action on the current made “a little safer for dogs.” point margin for the November elec- five staff members, but after an ear- layed at least two weeks. The council Town Administrator Jim Gildea has plan while we complete our research.” Hillside resident Janice Feldman tion. lier layoff and the recent cut, it is now still conducted an advertising hear- been in contact with the state on a “We have and I have been reading said she had concern of the “elabo- In addition to the gubernatorial race, down to three librarians, without any ing on the budget, and no public com- near-daily basis, according to Mr. the media reports and reviewing pub- rate plan” for the park. there were Primary races Tuesday for support staff. This void in support, ment was offered. Caruana, in order to receive com- lic input with regard to this proposed “No one ever consulted anyone who the State Assembly in both Districts she said, would cut services such as Finance Policy Committee Chair- ments before the next public town renovation of the dog park with inter- actually uses the park when those 21 and 22. inter-library loans and the library be- man Sal Caruana explained that state council meeting on Tuesday, June 16. est and with concern,” Mrs. Scanlon plans were drawn up,” Ms. Feldman Assemblyman Jon Bramnick, ing closed before and after school. government reviews all budgets and Mr. Gildea recognized all depart- said. She said the plans were devel- said. 9,055, told supporters outside 16 Ms. Dolan said, “There is no doubt then has the opportunity to offer com- ment heads, supervisors and oped two years ago “under a signifi- Ms. Feldman, and other speakers, Prospect Wine Bar & Bistro in they need a secretary to support what ments to municipalities. firefighters who were in attendance cantly different economy.” also questioned a $1.5-million con- Westfield that he predicted “a very they do.” “We submitted our budget in a very anticipating the budget’s adoption. “Clearly, the renovation is impor- tract the freeholder board approved large and landslidy victory” for he A sophomore at the high school, timely fashion, and the state is weeks “It’s important to note that they’re tant and has great merit and would be with J.A. Alexander, Inc. of and his running-mate, Assembly- Cory Lipschutz, said, “I feel it is a – if not months – behind getting back here,” Mr. Gildea said. “They’re here a tremendous public attraction,” she Bloomfield to construct a new driv- woman Nancy Munoz, 8,554, over duty for the school to provide a quiet to municipalities with comments,” he to listen. I want to thank employees said. “Now, given the current eco- ing range at Galloping Hill Golf GOP challenger Bruce Meringolo of environment to complete work,” say- said. for coming and listening. The em- nomic climate, we get that the timing Course in Union. Long Hill, who received 2,546 votes. ing the cut would push the library to “Our budget is a very simple bud- ployees and department heads are is not ideal.” “Everybody is focusing on the Long Hill Mayor George Vitureira, close for certain periods throughout get relative to what the state is deal- doing a great job in helping the town In her letter, Mrs. Scanlon said she money for the dog park, but nobody is who dropped out of the race, re- the school day. He proposed to the ing with this year. You’re seeing re- have a very sound budget in 2009.” asked Mr. Devanney to have the focusing on $1.5 million for a driving ceived 1,750 tallies. board that teachers be assigned on quests for waivers [to exceed the 4 The budget on which council mem- county “take a few steps back and range in this economy. Is that really Mr. Bramnick, seeking a fourth their duty period to supervise the percent cap]. You’re seeing deferrals bers will eventually cast votes is a examine other options such as phas- necessary?” Ms. Feldman questioned. term in the General Assembly, said he library to “allow for a greater benefit on pension payments. You’re seeing $39.65 million expenditure, a $1.77 ing in elements or using existing staff Mr. Devanney said it is estimated hoped that “we will continue to pro- to students.” municipalities exceeding budget million (4.69 percent) increase in to complete some of the required that the new driving range will attract vide to you that same attention, repre- Resident Jan Elby, teacher Judy caps,” Mr. Caruana continued. expenses from last year. work.” more golfers to the county and gener- sentation that we’ve had in the past.” McLaughlin, and parents Peggy Oster, “Ours conforms to the state’s re- The final recommended tax in- She said the board encourages “con- ate an additional $600,000 per year Assemblywoman Munoz, who is Christine Mason and Pamela Orbach quirements without exception,” the crease in Westfield is 6.12 percent structive public input” on improve- into the county’s coffers in its first seeking to retain her late husband also spoke to the need for a support chairman continued. “Where ours is CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 ments. “We are going to continue to year of operation. “And that’s why Eric Munoz’s Assembly seat, said position in the library. work on it,” Mrs. Scanlon said, not- the county has decided to move for- she believed voters “saw that I am Ms. Oster, a Parent Teacher Stu- ing that she has requested that the CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 very experienced…and capable and dent Organization (PTSO), said the confident to fill some very large PTSO had a meeting earlier in the shoes.” year, and parents then said they “felt “I take it very seriously, this job,” we needed more services at the li- she said. “I will continue the work brary.” She said that by losing the that Eric did and work with Jon.” services that the secretarial position Mr. Bramnick and Mrs. Munoz will offered, “I don’t think the high school face Democrats Bruce Bergen of would be the excellent system it could Springfield and Norman Albert of be.” Cranford, who were unopposed Tues- The board said it would give the day, in the General Election in No- superintendent and administration vember. some time to evaluate the position In the 22nd Legislative District, and its services. Assemblywoman Linda Stender of Parent Mari Melao asked the board Fanwood, 4,450, and Assemblyman to consider third grade teacher at Jerry Green of Plainfield, 4,127, eas- Jefferson School Sean Atchison, who ily defeated Rick Smily, 1,962, of was earmarked as one of the seven Plainfield in the Democratic Primary. teachers’ cut from the district, for any They will now face former Scotch future openings. She said he is “dedi- Charles Laskowski for The Westfield Leader Plains Mayor Marks and Bo Vastine, cated to making students succeed.” CAMPAIGN BEGINS…Governor Jon Corzine speaks to supporters on Tuesday also of Scotch Plains, in November. One of his qualities, she said, was he night at a campaign kickoff at the Richard J. Codey Arena in West Orange with Mr. Marks and Mr. Vastine were also would set up morning study sessions Vice President Joseph Biden at his side. Mr. Corzine will face Republican Chris unopposed in the Republican Primary. before school on a test day to help Christie in November in quest for a second term. In a local race, Mountainside in- those students in need of help. Lauren Barr S. Barr for The Westfield Leader cumbent Republican Councilmen PAGE INDEX VICTORIOUS…Republican Gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie thanks Ms. Dolan also gave a report on Regional ...... 2-3, 10 Obituary ...... 11 Real Estate .... 14-19 supporters at a Primary Night victory celebration at the Hanover Marriott in William Lane, 415 votes, and Robert school enrollment as it stands now. Messler, 421 votes, easily defeated a Editorial ...... 4-5, 10 Education ...... 8-9 Classifieds .... 21 Whippany. Mr. Christie defeated former Bogota Mayor Steve Lonegan to win his The high school will have an in- Community ... 6-7, 11 Sports ...... 13-18 A&E ...... 22-24 party’s nomination to face Governor Jon Corzine in November. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 crease of 33 students next school year Page 12 Thursday, June 4, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication POLICE BLOTTER

Westfield Wednesday, May 27, Kenneth Wor- Thursday, May 25, Taylor E. Carvalho, thy, 31, of Plainfield was arrested on an 18, of Cranford was arrested on a Rahway outstanding warrant after a motor vehicle traffic warrant for $280 as the result of a stop. He was processed and released. motor vehicle stop on the 500 block of Thursday, May 28, Bryant Kennedy, North Avenue. She was released after 30, and Greg Nelson, 24, both of posting bail. Plainfield, were arrested and charged with Friday, May 26, Dion Harriatt, 38, of obstruction of justice. The men allegedly Plainfield was arrested on an outstanding provided police with false names after Berkeley Heights traffic warrant after a being stopped for a motor vehicle viola- motor vehicle stop at the intersection of tion. They were transported to police head- West North Avenue and Tuttle Parkway. quarters, processed and released. Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader He was transported to Westfield police Saturday, May 30, a resident of Terrill NORTH AVENUE CRASH...Last Friday night, James Lambert of Plainfield crashed headquarters, processed and released af- Road reported that someone removed his Michael J. Pollack for The Westfield Leader his vehicle into a tree while driving eastbound on North Avenue near Lord & Taylor. ter posting $467 bail. bicycle, valued at approximately $200, WESTFIELD ACCIDENT...Elm and Quimby Streets were blocked off at the Westfield police arrested the man for driving drunk and heroin possession. Friday, May 26, Linda Brown, 61, of from his front yard. intersections of North Avenue, East Broad Street and Central Avenue on Tuesday Westfield was arrested at Westfield police Saturday, May 30, a resident of Lam- at noon after a blue 2008 Acura RDX, above, driven by a 51-year-old Westfield headquarters on an outstanding South Bound berts Mill Road reported that someone resident, hit a 19-year-old Cranford resident who had to be taken to Overlook Brook traffic warrant. She was processed removed items valued at approximately Hospital after complaining of hip and leg injuries. The girl had been crossing County Dog Park Reversal and released after posting $190 bail. $150 from her driveway. Quimby Street in the crosswalk at the Elm Street intersection. Police said the girl CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Saturday, May 27, after being stopped Mountainside was released from the hospital Tuesday. The driver received two summonses. ward with this project,” he said. He said the county would provide on the 500 block of Lawrence Avenue for Tuesday, May 26, a patron of a movie He said over a half million dollars social workers with experience in traf- motor vehicle violations, Matthew theater on Route 22 reported that he left Westfield Planning Board Kaelblein, 36, of Westfield was arrested his cell telephone, valued at $400, in the was saved in cost by having some of ficking issues. on an outstanding South Bound Brook theater, and when he returned, it was the work done by county employees. “We are happy that the federal gov- traffic warrant. He was released after missing. Adopts COAH Plan Springfield resident Peter Stapleton ernment is going to contract with us posting $190 bail. Tuesday, May 26, an employee of a By CHRISTINA M. HINKE “rebuffed” by the defendants. According said, “We are willing to meet with the and we are excited about trying to do Saturday, May 27, Frederick Idehen, Route 22 business reported that his office Specially Written for The Westfield Leader to the plaintiff, the property represents parks department to create a cheaper, a program like this for these kids,” 38, of Newark was arrested on a Hillside was broken into and that papers were WESTFIELD — Following executive one of the few vacant parcels in Westfield better version of the dog park.” He Mr. Guzzo told The Westfield Leader. traffic warrant during a motor vehicle stop removed from his filing cabinet. Accord- session closed to the public about pend- suitable for the development of afford- called the original plan “extremely He said the 76-bed detention center at South Avenue and Tuttle Parkway. He ing to police, the employee’s wife’s of- ing litigation in state Superior Court in the able housing. extravagant.” currently houses around 30 kids. was released after posting $165 bail. fice, located next door to his, also was matter of plaintiff Sunnyside Senior Hous- Sunnyside claims that the property is Director of Engineering, Public “This gives us the opportunity to Sunday, May 28, Arthur Smith, Jr., 24, of broken into. Both victims suspect another ing of Westfield, LLC versus the Town of “well suited” for a multi-family residen- Plainfield was arrested at Plainfield police employee who had previously threatened Westfield, mayor, town council and the tial development of at least 60 units with Works and Facilities, Joseph bring in revenue that we didn’t have headquarters on an outstanding Westfield them, police said. Graziano, said he would begin look- before,” Mr. Guzzo said. “We are planning board, the planning board unani- a component for low- and moderate-in- criminal warrant for $213. He was held Tuesday, May 26, a resident of Meet- mously approved last Wednesday the come housing. Further, the lawsuit al- ing at replacing the fence around the going to keep looking for other ways pending a court appearance that day. ing House Lane reported that while she town’s housing element and fair share leges Westfield’s zoning ordinances to be dog park, which a number of speakers to use the house.” Sunday, May 28, Milton Vergara, 41, was asleep, someone broke into her house plan per the state’s Council on Affordable “unreasonable and onerous.” said was not secure enough to keep He said Union County has reached of Elizabeth was arrested on South Av- by shouldering the front door open. Ac- Housing (COAH) regulations and Fair The plaintiff called Westfield’s zoning dogs within its borders. out to other counties that are looking enue near Crossway Place and charged cording to police, the victim woke up Housing Act. ordinance “unconstitutional” and, in ad- John Bury of Kenilworth described to close their detention centers to see with receiving stolen property after he when she heard a loud bang and found the The plan presented by town planner dition, said it is entitled to a builder’s the changes that had been proposed if they want to utilize beds at the was found operating a motor vehicle bear- suspect in her dark living room with a Bill Drew seeks to provide 230 affordable remedy requiring the rezoning of the prop- like giving a child “a toy, and he Union County detention center. ing stolen license plates, according to flashlight. When the victim confronted housing units, one more than what COAH erty to permit the development. police. He also was arrested on an open the suspect, he fled through the open front says the town is obligated to offer. The winds up playing with the box.” He At the start of the meeting, Sheriff’s Woodbridge traffic warrant for $500. door and across her lawn, police said. The FW Man Gets 15 Years said the dog park would have been Officer Chris Coon, the stepson of units are a mixture of age-restricted hous- Vergara posted $200 bail on the Union County Sheriff’s Unit responded ing from the Westfield Senior Housing ELIZABETH – A Fanwood business closed for four months while the work Sheriff Ralph Froehlich, appeared Westfield charge but was unable to post with a K-9 Unit but a search of the area did Corporation, special needs housing for owner, who pleaded guilty in state Supe- was completed. Mr. Bury said a se- with his family and other officers to bail on the warrant and was turned over to not produce the suspect, authorities re- individuals with developmental disabili- rior Court in January to secretly videotap- cure fence that does not move in the thank University Hospital, Newark, Woodbridge authorities. He also was is- ported. The report has been turned over to ties, existing inclusionary housing along ing girls undressing, has been sentenced wind and keeps large and small dogs medical staff, who also attended the sued motor vehicle summonses for driv- the detective bureau for further investiga- the east side of Springfield Avenue by to 15 years in jail. apart is all that is needed. meeting, for saving his life after a ing while suspended, operating an unreg- tion. William’s Nursery and a site on Myrtle Lee Marks, 56, pled guilty to 28 counts Westfield resident Walter Connor near fatal car accident last December. istered motor vehicle, operating an unin- Wednesday, May 27, police responded Avenue, transit-oriented development including eight counts of second degree said the dog park attracts residents Mr. Coon and Sheriff’s Officer sured motor vehicle, maintenance of lamp to a Route 22 business and took a report with housing on New Street, South Av- endangering the welfare of a child, 14 and fictitious plates. from the manager regarding two former enue and North Avenue across from counts of third degree endangering the from many counties, as well as New James Guerrant were broadsided in Monday, May 29, Jamar J. Webb, 30, employees who returned to the business York City. He called the plans that their patrol unit at 100 mph at Routes Gumbert Park, all within a one-quarter to welfare of a child, six counts of third of Plainfield was arrested on an outstand- and made threats to other employees. one-half mile radius of a transit station, degree invasion of privacy and one count were put on hold “overly elaborate.” 1&9 and South Broad Street by a ing Plainfield traffic warrant for $266 According to police, the disgruntled and a regional contribution agreement of fourth degree invasion of privacy. The He recommended that a “secured steel stolen car being chased by police after a motor vehicle stop on the 500 former employees came into the business (RCA) with Elizabeth. victims were under the age of 16 when the fence” be installed. from Newark into Elizabeth. Officer block of East North Avenue. Webb was waving a stick to intimidate employees The RCA with Elizabeth was part of a crimes occurred. Marks will be subjected Mr. Connor said the goal of the Coon sustained extensive injuries released after posting bail. while stating, “You pulled the rug out previously approved plan that goes back to to a lifetime of parole after his release and group of residents is to make the park from the crash. Monday, May 29, Joseph Parente, 31, from under us, but not for long,” and 1990 when the town sold property it owned will have to register as a sex offender. “really dog and people friendly at a of Mountainside was arrested after a motor “We’ll be back” before leaving the office. to Elizabeth, Mr. Drew told The Westfield Marks was first arrested on September very cheap cost.” He requested addi- Man Faces Charges vehicle stop at Mountain Avenue and Police are investigating. Leader. Last year, COAH eliminated RCAs; 19, 2008. Marksran a trophy-making com- Driftway Place and charged with driving Wednesday, May 27, Rashied K. however, it will honor those that were ap- pany from his garage and a photography tional lighting at the park to provide After Car Accident while intoxicated, possession of less than Goodwin, 30, of Orange was arrested for improved security, additional benches proved by the courts prior to their removal. business in his basement. He videotaped WESTFIELD – Police arrested a 50 grams of suspected marijuana and allegedly driving with a suspended license The Sunnyside lawsuit alleges that the victims through a two-way mirror in a and water for dogs and people. Plainfield resident on charges of driving possession of drug paraphernalia. He was after a motor vehicle stop on Route 22. Westfield’s attempt to develop property dressing area and also masturbated in In other business, the board ap- while intoxicated and heroin possession released on his own recognizance with Thursday, May 28, Kenneth Worthy, purchased on Springfield Avenue has been front of victims while seated at his desk. proved a contract with the United following a motor vehicle accident Fri- summonses to a responsible individual. 31, of Plainfield was arrested and charged States Department of Health and day night in Westfield. Tuesday, May 30, Kristine Lorenc, 32, with providing police with a fraudulent Human Services, Administration for According to Captain Clifford Auchter of Cranford was arrested on the 600 block insurance card when he came into police Children and Families, Office of Refu- of the Westfield Police Department, James of West North Avenue and charged with headquarters to retrieve his motor ve- WF Town Council gee Resettlement (ORR) for the care Lambert, 37, was driving a Honda east- shoplifting clothing valued at $1,202. She hicle, which had been impounded. Ac- bound on North Avenue at about 9 p.m. was transported to Westfield police head- cording to police, he also was arrested on CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and placement of unaccompanied when he crossed the center line, hit a quarters, processed and released with a an outstanding warrant out of Scotch ($1.35 million). Due to increases in mended that all of its members join alien children in the care of ORR’s plastic “yield to pedestrians” sign in the summons. Plains in the amount of $1,000. taxable ratables, through new con- the group. Division of Unaccompanied middle of the road and then veered right Saturday, May 30, Gregory Friday, May 29, a patron of a New struction and property improvements, The joint meeting allows towns to Children’s Services (DUCS). The across the lane before striking a tree in Defreitaslee, 44, of Westfield was ar- Providence Road tennis court reported the average Westfield home assessed opt in or out of future auctions for county will be paid $200 per day for front of the Lord & Taylor department rested after a motor vehicle stop on the that he left his wallet in the pocket of his sweatshirt on a bench while he played at $184,600 will incur a 5.5 percent cooperative purchasing of utilities up to $350,000 for the utilization of store. 500 block of West South Avenue on an increase, amounting to a $127 hike in such as electricity or gas. 15 beds at the county’s Juvenile De- Police officers nearby responded to the outstanding Westfield traffic warrant. He tennis. According to police, the victim accident scene. A blood test confirmed was transported to Westfield police head- left the area and forgot the sweatshirt. Westfield taxes. Last week, Mr. Gildea said the joint tention Center in Linden. The con- Nearly 60 percent of the budget meeting will be “much larger” and tract, which began June 1, is through that Lambert, who was not injured, had quarters, processed and released after When he returned a short time later, the been driving while intoxicated, Captain posting $500 bail. sweatshirt had been moved and the wallet will be funded through a property tax “provide more leverage” in future September 30 of this year. Auchter said. The captain confirmed that Sunday, May 31, Feliciana Burgos, 44, was missing, police said. levy of $23.4 million. Despite a purchasing than the Union County Frank Guzzo, director of human a search of Lambert’s vehicle produced of Weehawken was arrested after a motor Friday, May 29, Dominic G. Rodriguez, $316,000 drop-off in 2009, state aid Cooperative, of which Westfield is a services, said DUCS handles undocu- three small packets of suspected heroin. vehicle stop on the 300 block of East South 29, of Scotch Plains was arrested after a ($4 million) makes up another 10 member, and produce savings that mented children who have commit- Lambert was transported to the Union Avenue on an outstanding Union City motor vehicle stop on Route 22 for alleg- percent slice of the budget pie. could be “significantly more than” ted crimes and need a secure facility. County jail in lieu of $5,000 bail. traffic warrant. She was transported to edly driving with a suspended license and Another 12 percent of the overall the $600 membership fee to join. Westfield police headquarters, processed on outstanding warrants out of Cranford, and released after posting $100 bail. in the amount of $160, and Elizabeth, for budget will be funded through use of Third Ward Councilman Mark Sunday, May 31, Harry Noel-Jeune, $670. $4.8 million of surplus, which Mr. Ciarrocca last week said when con- Primary Election Results 19, of Union was arrested after a motor Sunday, May 31, police assisted units Caruana has said is “declining at a sidering that street lighting is a from North Plainfield in apprehending a rapid pace.” $335,000 budgetary item, buying CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 vehicle stop on the 200 block of West South Avenue on an outstanding Westfield suspect who allegedly stole a motor ve- Despite the budget’s inclusion of a utilities in bulk, as a group, was a Primary challenge from Mountainside At the county level, incumbent traffic warrant. He was transported to hicle from North Plainfield. According to 3.5 percent reduction in town person- promising opportunity. Board of Education member Carmine Freeholders Al Mirabella of Fanwood, Westfield police headquarters, processed police, officers from the North Plainfield nel, town officials have said the town Under the Westfield First initia- Venes, who received 161 tallies. 10,358, Deborah Scanlon of Union, and released after posting $500 bail. Police Department alerted headquarters is “compelled” to consider additional tive, Tino Bovino, owner of Big Bear “I think people in Mountainside want 10,340, and Mohamed S. Jalloh of Sunday, May 31, Vernon Taliaferro, 34, that they were heading in the direction of Mountainside in pursuit of the suspect, employee layoffs in 2009 within all Auto Detail at 523 South Avenue, to keep things the way they are going,” Roselle, 9,994, easily defeated Harry of Elizabeth was arrested after a motor areas of the workforce. discussed the services his business Mr. Messler said. Noting the economic O. Wyatt, Jr., 1,710, and James E. vehicle stop on the 300 block of Brightwood who was driving the stolen vehicle on Avenue on an Elizabeth criminal warrant Route 22. When an officer from As a result, the council had en- provides. downturn, he said Mountainside Re- Moore, Sr., 1,846, both of Roselle. dorsed, at the finance policy Mr. Bovino, who grew up in the publicans that control the mayor’s of- They will face a GOP line of Anthony for $250. He was transported to Westfield Mountainside spotted the vehicle, he ac- police headquarters, processed and released tivated his lights and the suspect stopped committee’s behest, a proposal ask- town, said Westfield business owners fice and borough council “are doing Sytko of Garwood, Nicole Cole of on his own recognizance as per the Eliza- the vehicle and fled on foot, authorities ing all employees under collective would receive a 10 percent discount our best to keep all expenses down.” Fanwood and Modesto Miranda, Jr. beth Police Department. said. The officer was able to exit his patrol bargaining agreements (CBAs) to for life at Big Bear. To reach Mr. The borough GOP candidates are un- of Roselle Park, who were unopposed Sunday, May 31, a resident of the 200 unit and grab the suspect, later identified consider waiving compensation for Bovino, call (908) 228-2793. opposed in the General Election. Tuesday night. block of Ayliffe Avenue reported the as Gregory Sanchez, by the shirt and hold their first two vacation days in 2009. theft of a gray-and-black BMX Trickster him until the North Plainfield unit could The deadline for the town’s four WHS Graduation May bicycle that had been parked on the 600 handcuff him and take him into custody, block of Embree Crescent. The bicycle is police said. major unions to consider the volun- Face Furlough Glitch valued at approximately $200. Sunday, May 31, Stanley M. Walden, tary request has come and gone, and Mr. Gildea told The Westfield Leader WESTFIELD — The Westfield Board Sunday, May 31, a resident of the 1300 Jr., 31, of Westfield was arrested for of Education and state officials are in block of the Boulevard reported the theft allegedly driving with a suspended li- after Tuesday’s meeting that no en- talks to ensure the availability National of a silver Harro X1 bicycle that had been cense after being stopped for use of his tity would accept the appeal. Armory building for the Westfield High parked unsecured at the south side cell telephone while driving. In other business, the council unani- School graduation on Monday, June 22. Westfield train station. The bicycle is Fanwood mously passed a resolution authoriz- Rene Trabert of Senator Tom Kean, Jr. valued at approximately $200. Wednesday, May 27, Daniel J. Flynn, ing Westfield’s membership to the office in Westfield, said Major General Sunday, May 31, a resident of the 20 36, of Fanwood was arrested on an out- Glenn Reith, commander of the New Jer- standing Jersey City warrant after a motor New Jersey Sustainable Energy Joint block of Gallowae found a canon zoom Meeting. sey Army and Air National Guard, has lens for ET-60, black in color, in the area vehicle stop on Tillotson Road. He was said the facility would be available and of Mindowaskin Park. She turned it in to processed and released. The Suburban Municipal Joint In- surance Fund (JIF), the members of staffed for the graduation even though it Westfield police headquarters, where it Wednesday, May 27, Zalioner J. Vega, had been slated by Governor Jon Corzine was placed in the property locker. 20, of Elizabeth was arrested on an out- which include Westfield, Scotch to be closed as a state furlough day. How- Monday, June 1, Joseph Campanaro, standing Elizabeth warrant after a motor Plains, Watchung, Mountainside, ever, no assurances could be given that a 20, of Scotch Plains was arrested after a vehicle stop on Martine Avenue. He was Bedminster, Far Hills, Bernards day would be available for graduation motor vehicle stop on the 1000 block of processed and released. Township and Bernardsville, recom- setup. West North Avenue and charged with Wednesday, May 27, Annette M. Boone, possession of less than 50 grams of sus- 44, of Newark was arrested on an out- pected marijuana and possession of drug standing East Orange warrant after a mo- paraphernalia. He was transported to tor vehicle stop on the 300 block of South BOE Discusses Enrollment Westfield police headquarters, processed Avenue. She was processed and released. and released with summonses. Wednesday, May 27, William H. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Monday, June 1, a Westfield resident, Rudolph, 52, of Plainfield was arrested tuition for each district student en- ing banks for the official depository self-employed on Prospect Street, reported on an outstanding Scotch Plains warrant rolled, is “slowly increasing. It’s a in order to achieve a better interest the theft of his red Trek mountain bicycle after a motor vehicle stop on the 100 pattern over the last few years.” return on the district’s monies. Ms. It feels great when your kid slides into from in front of his place of business. The block of South Avenue. He was pro- bicycle is valued at $200. cessed and released. The board also discussed at length Dolan said the district formerly was home. You deserve a reward for being Monday, June 1, Anthony Husser, 38, Friday, May 29, Danilo A. Salgado- four job descriptions that were ap- benefiting from a return of invest- safe too-up to 5% off your premium for of Elizabeth was arrested at the Essex Quijuda, 27, of Plainfield was arrested proved for first reading, with a sec- ment of about $50,000 to $60,000, County jail on multiple outstanding war- on an outstanding Plainfield warrant af- ond and final reading to be heard at but it has dwindled to zero. The new every 6 months you’re accident free. Ask rants. They included a Plainfield traffic ter a motor vehicle stop on South Av- the next board meeting. The new bank, Valley National Bank in me about the Safe Driving BonusÐ, part warrant for $938; two Westfield traffic enue. He was processed and released. descriptions were: Supervisor of Wayne, has promised at least $10,000 warrants totaling $1,500; two North Glenda E. Pratts-Correa, 24, of Plainfield, Special Education PreK-12, which a year. of Your Choice Auto®, only from Allstate. Plainfield warrants, including one crimi- a passenger in the vehicle, was arrested combines two previous positions At the start of the meeting, the nal warrant for $100 and one traffic war- on an outstanding warrant out of Union covering preK-8 and 9-12; Supervi- board held an awards ceremony hon- Ron Bansky rant for $1,000, and four Elizabeth traffic Township. She also was processed and warrants totaling $1,430. Husser was released. sor of Science K-12, which is cur- oring teachers. Louis DeAngelo, (800) 554 6964 transported to Westfield police headquar- Friday, May 29, Curtis F. Walker, Jr., rently only at WHS; Chief Technol- WHS mathematics teacher, received ters, processed and turned over to the 24, of Roselle was arrested on an out- ogy Officer, which combined two the Robert and Linda Foose Memo- Union County Sheriff’s Department in standing Roselle warrant after a motor positions into one, and Director of rial Award for Excellence in Teach- lieu of bail. vehicle stop on the 200 block of South Student Personnel Services/Guid- ing. Ms. McLoughlin, environmental 519 South Ave West Scotch Plains Avenue. He was processed and released. ance K-12, which was only for 9-12. sciences teacher at WHS, received Westfield Sunday, May 24, Herberth Lopez- Saturday, May 30, Shonda M. Ms. Dolan said this new position the PTSO Outstanding Teacher of the [email protected] Martinez, 31, of Plainfield was arrested on Cunningham, 25, of Elizabeth was ar- alignment for guidance director Year award. Mabel Huynh, chemis- an outstanding warrant after a motor ve- rested on outstanding warrants out of might attract a larger pool of candi- try teacher at WHS, received the Dis- hicle stop. He was processed and released. Elizabeth and Roselle after a motor ve- Sunday, May 24, a resident of Martine dates. The district recently lost its tinguished Teacher of the Year. Marni Allstate is the Offi cial Insurance Sponsor of hicle stop on the 50 block of South Av- ® director and has had a high turnover Kirschenbaum of Edison Intermedi- Little League Baseball and Softball. Avenue reported that someone caused enue. She was processed and released. $175 worth of damage to her light post. Monday, June 1, Andres Jimenez, 41, historically. ate School and Marc Biunno of Wednesday, May 27, a resident of of Linden was arrested on an outstanding Edison instrumental music teacher Roosevelt Intermediate School each Feature is optional and subject to terms, conditions and availability. Safe Driving BonusÐ is optional and Country Club Lane reported that some- Rahway warrant after a motor vehicle Daniel Zugale’s resignation was also received the Optimist Club of based on eligible premium for prior policy period. Patent Pending.Allstate New Jersey Property and one entered her motor vehicle and re- stop on South Avenue. He was processed on the agenda. Westfield Intermediate Teacher of the Casualty Insurance Company: Bridgewater, NJ © 2009 Allstate Insurance Company moved $100 worth of items. and released. The board also approved switch- Year award. USPS 485200 Thursday, June 4, 2009 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 50TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 23-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] Christie Wins GOP Primary Over Lonegan; Bramnick, Munoz Win By LAUREN S. BARR, PAUL J. well intentioned,” he is “simply wrong ing them for their support and en- PEYTON, JOHN MAGUIRE AND for this job.” He said that he under- couraged them to join Mr. Christie in RAYNOR DENITZIO Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times stands that the people of New Jersey his campaign for governor. are hurting with unemployment at a “We must have one common cause. AREA — Tuesday night’s guber- 15-year high. We need to beat Jon Corzine,” Mr. natorial primary brought celebrations “I know you don’t want govern- Lonegan said. “I will do everything I for former U.S. Attorney Chris ment to hold your hand; you just want can to move the Republican Party to Christie and Incumbent Governor Jon them to get out of your wallet,” Mr. victory in November,” he said. By Corzine, who will now face off in the Christie said. He expressed the need capturing 42 percent of the light voter November General Election. for smaller government in Trenton, turnout, Mr. Lonegan argued that con- A gracious Mr. Christie, 180,630, and called for an end to “petty poli- servative values still matter to many thanked his primary challenger, tics” in favor of good ideas. Mr. New Jersey voters. former Bogota Mayor Steve Lonegan, Christie said he would work to make Incumbent Governor Corzine, who 138,515, “for being a worthy oppo- New Jersey more affordable for both garnered 77 percent of the vote to nent.” He invited Mr. Lonegan and residents and businesses, and end the squash his three little- known pri- his supporters to join the Christie influences of special-interest groups mary opponents, was joined by Vice- campaign to “take New Jersey back.” in Trenton. President Joe Biden for a campaign Mr. Christie told hundreds of sup- Mr. Lonegan addressed more than rally at the Richard J. Codey Arena in porters at the Hanover Marriott in 100 supporters, including former West Orange. Whippany that while he believes that Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks Mr. Biden’s speech emphasized the Governor Corzine is a “good man and at the East Brunswick Hilton, thank- economic bona fides of Mr. Corzine, the former chief executive officer of Goldman Sachs. He said that during Courtesy of Amy Carow the transition period following the ’09 LIVES...Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School seniors gather on the turf field behind the school, Friday, to recognize their election, he reached out to Mr. Corzine place as 2009 graduates. for advice on how to tackle the nation’s economic crisis. “Literally, the first call I made for advice was Jon Mayor Malool Says It Is Unlikely Corzine,” Mr. Biden said. “I called him because he’s the smartest guy I know in terms of the economy and finance.” Township Layoffs Can Be Averted The Vice-President said the nation By FRED T. ROSSI majority of the council also agreed to Association, the bargaining unit rep- cannot recover from the recession Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times create a new sewer utility to issue resenting public works employees. without New Jersey serving as “an SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- sewerage bills and collect payments Besides last night’s budget session, engine.” He credited Governor ship council began its 2009 munici- and thus remove from municipal bud- the council had scheduled another Corzine for helping to craft the pal budget public discussion meet- get appropriations the fee presently meeting for Tuesday, June 16, at 7 nation’s economic stimulus plan and ings last night, but Mayor Nancy paid to the Rahway Valley Sewerage p.m. Mayor Malool said the public is for “creating the first economic re- Malool said it is unlikely that the Authority. A public hearing on the welcome to attend and that any seri- covery program in the country.” layoffs and other reductions in the creation of the new entity will be held ous proposals on how the municipal Charles Laskowski for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times LET THE CAMPAIGN BEGIN…Governor Jon Corzine, right, speaks to sup- With the outcome of the Republi- township workforce that were an- at the council meeting next Tuesday. government can cut the budget while porters on Tuesday night at a campaign kickoff at the Richard J. Codey Arena in can Primary still unknown as he took nounced last week could be avoided With appropriation levels still retaining positions would be consid- West Orange with Vice-President Joseph Biden at his side. Mr. Corzine will face the stage, Governor Corzine focused later this month unless approximately $132,400 above state cap require- ered. The public hearing and vote on Republican Gubernatorial nominee Chris Christie in November in his quest for his attacks on the party as a whole. He $132,400 in excess appropriations ments, the council last week announced the budget will be held on Tuesday, a second term. criticized Republicans for their could be cut from areas besides sala- layoffs of six township employees June 30. stances on social issues, including ries and wages. along with a reduction from full-time gay marriage, and for their lack of “We’ve already been through this to part-time status for three other em- FW Eyes Sovereign Bank support for President Barack Obama. budget,” she told The Scotch Plains- ployees. Earlier in the spring, the town- He also blamed the Republican Party Fanwood Times earlier this week, ship had submitted a layoff plan with FW Man Gets 15 Years for the nation’s current economic situ- pointing out that the $25-million the state Department of Personnel that For Redevelopment Plan ation. spending plan had already been cut included more than two dozen posi- For Filming Young Girls By TED RITTER building in 2007. “While Republicans talk, Demo- significantly prior to its introduction tions for possible elimination. FANWOOD – A Fanwood busi- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Also Tuesday night, the governing crats and I delivered,” Mr. Corzine last week. Besides department-by- The six positions slated for layoffs ness owner, who pleaded guilty in FANWOOD — Mayor Colleen body discussed an issue pertaining to CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 department cuts in appropriations, a as of Monday, June 22, include one state Superior Court in January to Mahr and the borough council, dur- the borough’s recreation commission. police officer and a part-time com- multiple counts of secretly videotap- ing the public comment portion of The commission has proposed al- puter operator in the police depart- ing girls undressing, has been sen- their monthly agenda meeting Mon- lowing a vendor from a nearby town Freeholders Reverse Course ment, a full-time laborer in the recre- tenced to 15 years in jail. day night, discussed the borough’s to move one of its recreation pro- ation department, a full-time em- Lee Marks, 56, pled guilty in Janu- desire to acquire the property cur- grams into the Forest Road Park build- ployee in the public works depart- ary to 28 counts including eight counts rently occupied by Sovereign Bank ing so the vendor can accommodate On $600,000 Dog Park ment, and part-time typists in the of second degree endangering the wel- on South Avenue after the bank had more people. By PAUL J. PEYTON said she had concern of the “elabo- construction code office and the mu- fare of a child, 14 counts of third notified of its intent to sell. While several outside vendors Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times rate plan” for the park. nicipal court. The three full-time po- degree endangering the welfare of a Mayor Mahr said the bank is plan- currently contract with the com- ELIZABETH — The Union “No one ever consulted anyone who sitions that will be reduced to part- child, six counts of third degree inva- ning to close its Fanwood branch, mission to run programs and camps, County Board of Chosen Freehold- actually uses the park when those time status include a clerk-typist in sion of privacy and one count of fourth located in the middle of the borough’s Council President Donna Dolce ers last week decided to scale back plans were drawn up,” Ms. Feldman the public works department, a clerk degree invasion of privacy. downtown redevelopment zone, on said, “I have taken issue with the plans on some $600,000 in improve- said. in the tax assessor’s office and a clerk- According to county prosecutor’s Friday, June 19. way the recreation commission does ments that had been planned for the Ms. Feldman, and other speakers, stenographer in the clerk’s office. office, all of the victims were under “At this point, it’s good news from its business.” county’s dog park at Echo Lake Park also questioned a $1.5-million con- Mayor Malool said the final layoff the age of 16 when the crimes oc- the borough’s point of view,” Mayor Ms. Dolce spoke in favor of having in Westfield/Mountainside. tract the freeholder board approved plan has been submitted to state offi- curred. In addition, Marks will also Mahr said. “We’re waiting for a [sale] the borough council provide more Freeholder Deborah Scanlon, with J.A. Alexander, Inc. of cials and she expects to receive their be subjected to a lifetime of parole price from the bank.” direct oversight of recreation pro- chairwoman of the board’s Open Bloomfield to construct a new driv- formal approval shortly. after his release and will also have to The mayor said that “it’s to the grams. Space, Recreation and Historic Trust ing range at Galloping Hill Golf In the meantime, she said township register as a sex offender under borough’s interest” to quickly acquire “A few years ago, we didn’t have Fund Committee, said she sent a Course in Union. officials are negotiating with the lo- Megan’s Law. the property “because it opens up the [recreation] programs we have letter to County Manager George “Everybody is focusing on the cal Police Benevolent Association to Marks was first arrested on Sep- more opportunities” for redevelop- now,” Councilman David Valian re- Devanney last Thursday requesting money for the dog park, but nobody is see if there are any contract conces- tember 19, 2008, after several vic- ment. At the same time, the borough sponded. “Anything that grows has that the county “delay action on the focusing on $1.5 million for a driving sions that can be made that could save tims came forward. During the course said it would not have to worry about hurdles to overcome.” current plan, while we complete our range in this economy. Is that really the position of the police officer slated of the investigation, led by Fanwood making logistical accommodations, “The problem is,” said borough research.” necessary?” Ms. Feldman questioned. to be laid off. The police are working Police Lieutenant Richard Trigo, other such as a drive-through window, to attorney Dennis Estis, “the recre- “We have and I have been reading Mr. Devanney said it is estimated under a one-year contract for 2009 victims were identified and inter- enable the bank to continue operat- ation commission is an autonomous the media reports and reviewing pub- that the new driving range will attract that includes the same salary increases viewed, resulting in new charges ing. body.” lic input with regard to this proposed more golfers to the county and gener- as 2008. against Marks. According to the in- “This is 150 feet of prime real Further, Mr. Estis said, “We don’t renovation of the dog park with inter- ate an additional $600,000 per year Police Chief Brian Mahoney told vestigation, Marks, who ran a trophy- estate…directly across the street from appear to be following the statute est and with concern,” Mrs. Scanlon into the county’s coffers in its first The Times that the loss of a police making company from his garage and the train station,” Mayor Mahr said. governing the use of municipal ‘real said. She said the plans were devel- year of operation. “And that’s why officer would have a “significant nega- also ran a part-time photography busi- The mayor also said it would “make property’ by outside private vendors.” oped two years ago “under a signifi- the county has decided to move for- tive impact” on what he described as ness in his basement, videotaped the sense” to use the same developer for Pointing to the recreation commis- cantly different economy.” ward with this project,” he said. “a currently understaffed” force. victims through a two-way mirror set both the Sovereign Bank and the ad- sion, Mr. Estis, added, “They don’t “Clearly, the renovation is impor- He said over a half-million dollars Mayor Malool said similar discus- up in a dressing area and also mastur- jacent Livingston-Wilbor properties. own the property; we do.” tant and has great merit and would be was saved in cost by having some of sions are underway with the Scotch bated in front of several victims while The borough purchased the Mayor Mahr directed Mr. Estis to a tremendous public attraction,” she the work done by county employees. Plains Public Works & Recreation seated at his office desk. Livingston-Wilbor property on South look further into the issue and the said. “Now, given the current eco- Springfield resident Peter Stapleton Avenue a year ago for $1.8 million. statutory regulations “with an eye nomic climate, we get that the timing said, “We are willing to meet with the The building sustained significant toward trying to make this work.” is not ideal.” parks department to create a cheaper, damage from the borough’s Station “I would like to make it work in a In her letter, Mrs. Scanlon said she better version of the dog park.” He Mews development project when a way that we’re covered,” Council- asked Mr. Devanney to have the called the original plan “extremely fire caused he development to col- woman Joan Wheeler said. county “take a few steps back and extravagant.” lapse onto the Livingston-Wilbor CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 examine other options such as phas- Director of Engineering, Public ing in elements or using existing staff Works and Facilities Joseph Graziano to complete some of the required said he would begin looking at re- work.” placing the fence around the dog park, She said the board encourages “con- which a number of speakers said was structive public input” on improve- not secure enough to keep dogs within ments. “We are going to continue to its borders. work on it,” Mrs.Scanlon said, noting John Bury of Kenilworth described that she has requested that the county’s the changes that had been proposed parks staff increase maintenance of like “giving a 2-year-old child a toy, the dog park. and he winds up playing with the Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella box.” He said the dog park would said the board has recognized that have been closed for four months there is a “significant need to do some- while the work was completed. Mr. thing there,” but any improvements Bury said a secure fence that does should less costly than first proposed. not move in the wind and keeps large Courtesy of Heidi Sweeney A group of residents attended the and small dogs apart is all that is A NIGHT TO REMEMBER...High school students gather at a pre-prom party, meeting to oppose the $600,000 in needed. Friday, before the senior prom for Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. Above proposed changes and agreed to work Westfield resident Walter Connor are, from left to right, Nicole DeSando, Kayla McAlindin, Susie Gonch, Kristen with the county on a less-expensive said the dog park attracts residents Armstrong, Davina Roshansky, Michelle Mattar, Kelly Henderson, Pia Tempestini, improvement plan. from Union, Essex, Hudson and Krista Ciecura and Michelle Conway. Donna Madison of Rahway said Bergen Counties, as well as New York Lauren S. Barr for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the dog park is “a great facility as it City. He called the plans that were put PAGE INDEX VICTORIOUS…Republican Gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie thanks Regional ...... 2-3, 10 Obituary ...... 11 Real Estate .... 14-19 supporters at a Primary Night victory celebration at the Hanover Marriott in is,” although she hoped it could be on hold “overly elaborate.” He rec- made “a little safer for dogs.” ommended that a “secured steel Editorial ...... 4-5, 10 Education ...... 8-9 Classifieds .... 21 Whippany. Mr. Christie defeated former Bogota Mayor Steve Lonegan to win his Community ... 6-8, 11 Sports ...... 13-18 A&E ...... 22-24 party’s nomination to face Governor Jon Corzine in November. Hillside resident Janice Feldman CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Page 12 Thursday, June 4, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION POLICE BLOTTER

Westfield one entered her motor vehicle and re- Thursday, May 25, Taylor E. Carvalho, moved $100 worth of items. 18, of Cranford was arrested on a Rahway Wednesday, May 27, Kenneth Wor- traffic warrant for $280 as the result of a thy, 31, of Plainfield was arrested on an motor vehicle stop on the 500 block of outstanding warrant after a motor vehicle North Avenue. She was released after stop. He was processed and released. posting bail. Thursday, May 28, Bryant Kennedy, Friday, May 26, Dion Harriatt, 38, of 30, and Greg Nelson, 24, both of Plainfield was arrested on an outstanding Plainfield, were arrested and charged with Berkeley Heights traffic warrant after a obstruction of justice. The men allegedly motor vehicle stop at the intersection of provided police with false names after West North Avenue and Tuttle Parkway. being stopped for a motor vehicle viola- He was transported to Westfield police tion. They were transported to police head- headquarters, processed and released af- quarters, processed and released. ter posting $467 bail. Saturday, May 30, a resident of Terrill Friday, May 26, Linda Brown, 61, of Road reported that someone removed his Westfield was arrested at Westfield police bicycle, valued at approximately $200, Greg Ryan for The Scotch-Plains Fanwood Times NORTH AVENUE CRASH...Last Friday night, James Lambert of Plainfield crashed headquarters on an outstanding South Bound from his front yard. Brook traffic warrant. She was processed Saturday, May 30, a resident of Lam- John Maguire for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times his vehicle into a tree while driving eastbound on North Avenue near Lord & Taylor. SOLEMN MOMENT…An NJN reporter interviews former Bogota Mayor Steve Westfield police arrested the man for driving drunk and possession of heroin. and released after posting $190 bail. berts Mill Road reported that someone Saturday, May 27, after being stopped removed items valued at approximately Lonegan at his Primary Election Campaign Headquarters at the East Brunswick on the 500 block of Lawrence Avenue for $150 from her driveway. Hilton Hotel on Tuesday night following his defeat to former United States BOE Unveils Five-Year motor vehicle violations, Matthew Mountainside Attorney Chris Christie in the Republican Gubernatorial race. Kaelblein, 36, of Westfield was arrested Tuesday, May 26, a patron of a movie on an outstanding South Bound Brook theater on Route 22 reported that he left traffic warrant. He was released after his cell telephone, valued at $400, in the Strategic Plan for District posting $190 bail. theater, and when he returned, it was FW Eyes Sovereign Bank By JESSICA JASKULA SP-F was found to be in need of assis- Saturday, May 27, Frederick Idehen, missing. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tance in one area, Mr. Beese said, which 38, of Newark was arrested on a Hillside Tuesday, May 26, an employee of a Tuesday night’s agenda meeting ferral program should be “more of a SCOTCH PLAINS — Scotch Plains- was the percentage of students with traffic warrant during a motor vehicle stop Route 22 business reported that his office was preceded by a special meeting public issue.” Fanwood (SP-F) Board of Education disabilities taught in public or private at South Avenue and Tuttle Parkway. He was broken into and that papers were was released after posting $165 bail. removed from his filing cabinet. Accord- consisting of a public hearing on the “Whether you agree [with the de- member Donald Parisi presented draft separate schools, residential place- Sunday, May 28, Arthur Smith, Jr., 24, of ing to police, the employee’s wife’s of- proposed $8.6-million municipal bud- ferral decision] or not,” responded recommendations of a five-year strate- ments, homebound or hospital place- Plainfield was arrested at Plainfield police fice, located next door to his, also was get, which was introduced in March. Mayor Mahr, “every town in the state gic plan for the SP-F school district ments. While the state target was at 9.5 headquarters on an outstanding Westfield broken into. Both victims suspect another Mayor Mahr said the borough is is dealing with the recession…very Thursday night. The plan would take percent of students aged 6 to 21, SP-F criminal warrant for $213. He was held employee who had previously threatened “waiting for word” on its applica- hard times. [The state] gave us a tool; the district into June 2014. was at 11.1 percent. pending a court appearance that day. them, police said. tion for state extraordinary aid. A a lot of communities used it, some In the area of technology, Mr. Parisi To correct this, Mr. Beese said that Sunday, May 28, Milton Vergara, 41, Tuesday, May 26, a resident of Meeting decision on how much funding, if didn’t…,” she said. said the district would name a staff Pre-School Disabled (PSD) classes will of Elizabeth was arrested on South Av- House Lane reported that while she was any, Fanwood receives is expected Mayor Mahr said the question of member responsible for technology use be reconfigured as integrated pre-school enue near Crossway Place and charged asleep, someone broke into her house by near the end of the month, once the “how do we stay within the 4 percent in the classrooms, as well as creating a effective September 2009, and a self- with receiving stolen property after he shouldering the front door open. Accord- was found operating a motor vehicle bear- ing to police, the victim woke up when she state budget is finalized, the mayor [tax levy] cap?” was “critically im- permanent committee focused on tech- contained grade 5/6 multiple disabili- ing stolen license plates, according to heard a loud bang and found the suspect in said. portant” in deciding to defer about nology. In the years that follow, a re- ties class, as well as an additional K-1 police. He also was arrested on an open her dark living room with a flashlight. “This public hearing is just that…a $230,000 in pension contributions this vised technology plan would be imple- multiple disability class, will be opened Woodbridge traffic warrant for $500. When the victim confronted the suspect, hearing on the budget,” borough’s year. “We didn’t have a lot of choices,” mented and an aim to keep up with in September. Vergara posted $200 bail on the he fled through the open front door and Chief Financial Officer Fred Tomkins the mayor said. advances in technology would become This information will be online at the Westfield charge but was unable to post across her lawn, police said. The Union said. “We can’t take action [and Borough Engineer Joseph Pryor the focus. school district’s website as well as in bail on the warrant and was turned over to County Sheriff’s Unit responded with a K- amend] the budget until we hear about reported that work is expected to be- In the middle school, first, a “task The Star-Ledger, Mr. Beese said. Woodbridge authorities. He also was is- 9 Unit but a search of the area did not extraordinary aid.” gin this summer on the Helen Street force” team would be created to study Also at Thursday’s meeting, Brad sued motor vehicle summonses for driv- produce the suspect, authorities reported. Mr. Tomkins said “the bulk” of reconstruction project, while plans the best use of instruction time at that Siegel, Social Studies Department su- ing while suspended, operating an unreg- The report has been turned over to the istered motor vehicle, operating an unin- detective bureau for further investigation. Fanwood’s tax burden this year is for the Russell Road project are due grade level and work towards a consen- pervisor, presented an overview of a sured motor vehicle, maintenance of lamp Wednesday, May 27, police responded attributed to school taxes, which are on September 11 in order to meet sus and support. After that, the group new course starting in September for and fictitious plates. to a Route 22 business and took a report increasing 8 percent due to the grant requirements. would work on crafting, and eventually 11th graders called “Global Perspec- Monday, May 29, Jamar J. Webb, 30, from the manager regarding two former borough’s larger property tax Mr. Pryor said the borough plans to implementing, any necessary changes. tives.” of Plainfield was arrested on an outstand- employees who returned to the business “ratables base.” apply for a Safe Routes to Transit In World Language, first, the district The course, he said in the presenta- ing Plainfield traffic warrant for $266 and made threats to other employees. During public comments, resident grant this year, with an eye toward will determine which non-European tion, would “promote world after a motor vehicle stop on the 500 According to police, the disgruntled Joe Britt asked if the public would be financing the construction of side- language or languages would be added mindedness, investigate how current block of East North Avenue. Webb was former employees came into the business provided with a copy of the proposed walks along Midway Avenue, while to the curriculum. The next step would issues, resources and needs of humans released after posting bail. waving a stick to intimidate employees budget. next year’s municipal aid grant is be to obtain funding. Lastly, the district and nations should be viewed conjunc- Monday, May 29, Joseph Parente, 31, while stating, “You pulled the rug out of Mountainside was arrested after a motor from under us, but not for long,” and Borough Clerk/Administrator likely to target Watson Road recon- would implement the course or courses. tionally as central to the planet,” as well vehicle stop at Mountain Avenue and “We’ll be back” before leaving the office. Eleanor McGovern said copies are struction. Global awareness will also be a focus. as to “promote child-centeredness, Driftway Place and charged with driving Police are investigating. available at Borough Hall on North Finally, it was noted that the The district will first evaluate the empower students to evaluate various while intoxicated, possession of less than Wednesday, May 27, Rashied K. Martine Avenue. borough’s Shared Services current curriculum to identify existing texts, create knowledge from each other 50 grams of suspected marijuana and Goodwin, 30, of Orange was arrested for Resident Joe Nagy asked whether Committee plans to meet with all studies in this area and determine which through a variety of classroom interac- possession of drug paraphernalia. He was allegedly driving with a suspended license or not the borough’s decision to take municipal department heads at new studies are needed and the grade tions, and form judgments and make released on his own recognizance with after a motor vehicle stop on Route 22. advantage of the state’s pension de- Borough Hall on Friday, June 12. level for which they would be appropri- decisions about and with our world.” summonses to a responsible individual. Thursday, May 28, Kenneth Worthy, ate. From there, the new courses or The four units studied would be “Glo- Tuesday, May 30, Kristine Lorenc, 32, 31, of Plainfield was arrested and charged course revisions would be implemented bal Citizenship,” “Comparative Sys- of Cranford was arrested on the 600 block with providing police with a fraudulent of West North Avenue and charged with insurance card when he came into police Freeholder Dog Park Reversal and, in the final years of the strategic tems and Globalization,” “Global Se- shoplifting clothing valued at $1,202. She headquarters to retrieve his motor ve- plan, aim to create virtual exchange curity: Conflict, Tension and Resolu- was transported to Westfield police head- hicle, which had been impounded. Ac- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 programs in one or more world lan- tion” and “Planet Awareness: Resource quarters, processed and released with a cording to police, he also was arrested on fence” be installed. ernment is going to contract with us, guages. Utilization and Relocation.” summons. an outstanding warrant out of Scotch Mr. Connor said the goal of the and we are excited about trying to do The district will also work on better The students will not study from one Saturday, May 30, Gregory Plains in the amount of $1,000. group of residents is to make the park a program like this for these kids,” use of space at the middle schools and formal textbook, but will instead use a Defreitaslee, 44, of Westfield was ar- Friday, May 29, a patron of a New “really dog- and people-friendly at a Mr. Guzzo told The Westfield Leader. at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School variety of tools to get a broad knowl- rested after a motor vehicle stop on the Providence Road tennis court reported very cheap cost.” He requested addi- He said the 76-bed detention center by first identifying any necessary re- edge of the subject. An example of the 500 block of West South Avenue on an that he left his wallet in the pocket of his tional lighting at the park to provide currently houses around 30 kids. modeling or maintenance, achieving tools used in the course include maps, outstanding Westfield traffic warrant. He sweatshirt on a bench while he played was transported to Westfield police head- tennis. According to police, the victim improved security, additional benches “This gives us the opportunity to funding and, lastly, completing the re- literary analyses, case studies and alter- quarters, processed and released after left the area and forgot the sweatshirt. and water for dogs and people. bring in revenue that we didn’t have modeling and continuing maintenance. native forms of media, among others. posting $500 bail. When he returned a short time later, the In other business, the board ap- before,” Mr. Guzzo said. For Service Learning, the district Mr. Siegel said that he would like to Sunday, May 31, Feliciana Burgos, 44, sweatshirt had been moved and the wallet proved a contract with the United He said Union County has reached would aim to have each school deter- see the subject grow in the future. “Glo- of Weehawken was arrested after a motor was missing, police said. States Department of Health and out to other counties that are looking mine a particular topic for Service bal education should not be [studied] vehicle stop on the 300 block of East South Friday, May 29, Dominic G. Rodriguez, Human Services, Administration for to close their detention centers to see Learning, have each school complete a for one year or for one age,” he said. Avenue on an outstanding Union City 29, of Scotch Plains was arrested after a Children and Families, Office of Refu- if they want to utilize beds at the Service Learning project in year two, “We will not just stop here,” he added. traffic warrant. She was transported to motor vehicle stop on Route 22 for alleg- gee Resettlement (ORR) for the care Union County detention center. and eventually integrate Service Learn- “I have a lot of ideas.” Westfield police headquarters, processed edly driving with a suspended license and and placement of unaccompanied At the start of the meeting, ing into the curriculum. Mr. Siegel also thanked other staff and released after posting $100 bail. on outstanding warrants out of Cranford, Sunday, May 31, Harry Noel-Jeune, in the amount of $160, and Elizabeth, for alien children in the care of ORR’s Sheriff’s Officer Chris Coon, the The last recommendation was to members and administration who as- 19, of Union was arrested after a motor $670. Division of Unaccompanied stepson of Sheriff Ralph Froehlich, name a volunteer chairman who would sisted in the process. “Their support vehicle stop on the 200 block of West Sunday, May 31, police assisted units Children’s Services (DUCS). The appeared with his family and other eventually form a team, also of volun- and willingness to take a risk is very South Avenue on an outstanding Westfield from North Plainfield in apprehending a county will be paid $200 per day for officers to thank University Hospi- teers, focused on bringing revenue into commendable,” he said. traffic warrant. He was transported to suspect who allegedly stole a motor ve- up to $350,000 for the utilization of tal, Newark, medical staff, who also the district. From there, the plan is to Numerous board members spoke in Westfield police headquarters, processed hicle from North Plainfield. According to 15 beds at the county’s Juvenile De- attended the meeting, for saving his have individual teams that would focus support of the class. and released after posting $500 bail. police, officers from the North Plainfield tention Center in Linden. The con- life after a near-fatal car accident on a particular area of revenue, and “I think [the course is] going to be Sunday, May 31, Vernon Taliaferro, Police Department alerted headquarters tract, which began June 1, runs last December. (Please see story on setting annual achievable goals. wonderful,” board member Nancy 34, of Elizabeth was arrested after a mo- that they were heading in the direction of through September 30 of this year. Page 3.) “This is a reach,” Mr. Parisi said, Bauer said. “It’s so important that people tor vehicle stop on the 300 block of Mountainside in pursuit of the suspect, Brightwood Avenue on an Elizabeth who was driving the stolen vehicle on Frank Guzzo, director of human Mr. Coon and Sheriff’s Officer “But we think it is worthy of being see a different perspective.” criminal warrant for $250. He was trans- Route 22. When an officer from services, said DUCS handles undocu- James Guerrant were broadsided in pursued.” “It is absolutely genius to have a ported to Westfield police headquarters, Mountainside spotted the vehicle, he ac- mented children who have commit- their patrol unit at 100 mph at Routes Mr. Parisi encouraged input from course like this,” Board Vice-President processed and released on his own recog- tivated his lights and the suspect stopped ted crimes and need a secure facility. 1&9 and South Broad Street by a board members as well as the public. Sasha Slocum said. nizance as per the Elizabeth Police De- the vehicle and fled on foot, authorities He said the county would provide stolen car being chased by police He noted that the plan would also be The course, which has been reviewed partment. said. The officer was able to exit his patrol social workers with experience in traf- from Newark into Elizabeth. Officer discussed at the Thursday, June 18, by the board’s Curriculum Committee, Sunday, May 31, a resident of the 200 unit and grab the suspect, later identified ficking issues. Coon sustained extensive injuries open agenda meeting. Nearly 100 com- will be brought to the board for ap- block of Ayliffe Avenue reported the as Gregory Sanchez, by the shirt and hold “We are happy that the federal gov- from the crash. munity members, teachers, adminis- proval this month. theft of a gray-and-black BMX Trickster him until the North Plainfield unit could trators and board members were in- bicycle that had been parked on the 600 handcuff him and take him into custody, block of Embree Crescent. The bicycle is police said. volved in the strategic plan process. valued at approximately $200. Sunday, May 31, Stanley M. Walden, The finalized recommendations will be Barbecue in the Park Sunday, May 31, a resident of the 1300 Jr., 31, of Westfield was arrested for Christie Set to Face Corzine brought to the board on Thursday, June With SPBPA, June 9 block of the Boulevard reported the theft allegedly driving with a suspended li- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 25, at the regular public meeting, the of a silver Harro X1 bicycle that had been cense after being stopped for use of his said. “Come to think of it, the only Springfield and Norman Albert of FANWOOD — The Scotch Plains parked unsecured at the south side cell telephone while driving. target date for the board to approve the things Republicans have delivered is Cranford, who were unopposed Tues- plan. Business and Professional Associa- Westfield train station. The bicycle is Fanwood valued at approximately $200. Wednesday, May 27, Daniel J. Flynn, the longest, deepest economic reces- day, in the General Election in No- Also on Thursday, the board approved tion (SPBPA) will host a Barbecue in sion in 80 years.” vember. the Park on Tuesday, June 9, from 6 to Sunday, May 31, a resident of the 20 36, of Fanwood was arrested on an out- the submission of Park Middle School’s A recent Quinnipiac University Poll In the 22nd Legislative District, grant application to the New Jersey 9 p.m. at LaGrande Park, located at the block of Gallowae found a canon zoom standing Jersey City warrant after a motor lens for ET-60, black in color, in the area vehicle stop on Tillotson Road. He was shows 53 percent of registered voters Assemblywoman Linda Stender of Department of Education in the amount corner of LaGrande Avenue and Sec- of Mindowaskin Park. She turned it in to processed and released. disapprove of the governor’s leader- Fanwood, 4,450, and Assemblyman of $15,000 to participate in the Person- ond Street in Fanwood. Westfield police headquarters, where it Wednesday, May 27, Zalioner J. Vega, The association invites the public to ship. The same poll shows Mr. Christie Jerry Green of Plainfield, 4,127, eas- alized Student Learning Plan Pilot Pro- was placed in the property locker. 20, of Elizabeth was arrested on an out- leading Governor Corzine by a seven- ily defeated Rick Smily, 1,962, of gram. The board also approved new join its members and their families Monday, June 1, Joseph Campanaro, standing Elizabeth warrant after a motor point margin for the November elec- Plainfield in the Democratic Primary. and co-workers for fun, food, drinks 20, of Scotch Plains was arrested after a vehicle stop on Martine Avenue. He was textbooks in the areas of Academic, tion. They will now face former Scotch Accelerated and Standard Biology and networking. There will be a pre- motor vehicle stop on the 1000 block of processed and released. West North Avenue and charged with Wednesday, May 27, Annette M. Boone, In addition to the gubernatorial race, Plains Mayor Marks and Bo Vastine, courses, as well as new English text- sentation of 2009 SPBPA Scholar- there were Primary races Tuesday for also of Scotch Plains, in November. ships. possession of less than 50 grams of sus- 44, of Newark was arrested on an out- books for AP Language and Composi- the State Assembly in both Districts Mr. Marks and Mr. Vastine were also tion Course. To respond, contact Steve Goldberg pected marijuana and possession of drug standing East Orange warrant after a mo- paraphernalia. He was transported to 21 and 22. unopposed in the Republican Primary. In addition, Director of Special Ser- at (908) 322-1800 or e-mail tor vehicle stop on the 300 block of South Westfield police headquarters, processed Avenue. She was processed and released. Assemblyman Jon Bramnick, In a local race, Mountainside in- vices Thomas Beese presented the an- [email protected] and released with summonses. Wednesday, May 27, William H. with BBQ in the subject heading and 9,055, told supporters outside 16 cumbent Republican Councilmen nual public reporting on the State Per- Monday, June 1, a Westfield resident, Rudolph, 52, of Plainfield was arrested Prospect Wine Bar & Bistro in William Lane, 415 votes, and Robert formance Plan Indicators for 2007- indicate how many people will attend, self-employed on Prospect Street, reported on an outstanding Scotch Plains warrant Westfield that he predicted “a very Messler, 421 votes, easily defeated a by Friday, June 5. the theft of his red Trek mountain bicycle 2008. Out of 12 indicators evaluated, after a motor vehicle stop on the 100 large and landslidy victory” for he Primary challenge from Mountainside from in front of his place of business. The block of South Avenue. He was pro- bicycle is valued at $200. cessed and released. and his running-mate, Assembly- Board of Education member Carmine Monday, June 1, Anthony Husser, 38, Friday, May 29, Danilo A. Salgado- woman Nancy Munoz, 8,554, over Venes, who received 161 tallies. of Elizabeth was arrested at the Essex Quijuda, 27, of Plainfield was arrested on GOP challenger Bruce Meringolo of “I think people in Mountainside County jail on multiple outstanding war- an outstanding Plainfield warrant after a Long Hill, who received 2,546 votes. want to keep things the way they are rants. They included a Plainfield traffic motor vehicle stop on South Avenue. He Long Hill Mayor George Vitureira, going,” Mr. Messler said. Noting the warrant for $938; two Westfield traffic was processed and released. Glenda E. who dropped out of the race, re- economic downturn, he said warrants totaling $1,500; two North Pratts-Correa, 24, of Plainfield, a passen- ceived 1,750 tallies. Mountainside Republicans that con- Plainfield warrants, including one crimi- ger in the vehicle, was arrested on an Mr. Bramnick, seeking a fourth trol the mayor’s office and borough nal warrant for $100 and one traffic war- outstanding warrant out of Union Town- term in the General Assembly, said he council “are doing our best to keep all rant for $1,000, and four Elizabeth traffic ship. She also was processed and released. warrants totaling $1,430. Husser was Friday, May 29, Curtis F. Walker, Jr., hoped that “we will continue to pro- expenses down.” The borough GOP transported to Westfield police headquar- 24, of Roselle was arrested on an out- vide to you that same attention, repre- candidates are unopposed in the Gen- ters, processed and turned over to the standing Roselle warrant after a motor sentation that we’ve had in the past.” eral Election. Union County Sheriff’s Department in vehicle stop on the 200 block of South Assemblywoman Munoz, who is At the county level, incumbent lieu of bail. Avenue. He was processed and released. seeking to retain her late husband Freeholders Al Mirabella of Fanwood, Scotch Plains Saturday, May 30, Shonda M. Eric Munoz’s Assembly seat, said 10,358, Deborah Scanlon of Union, Sunday, May 24, Herberth Lopez- Cunningham, 25, of Elizabeth was ar- she believed voters “saw that I am 10,340, and Mohamed S. Jalloh of Martinez, 31, of Plainfield was arrested rested on outstanding warrants out of very experienced…and capable and Roselle, 9,994, easily defeated Harry Photo courtesy of Heidi Sweeney on an outstanding warrant after a motor Elizabeth and Roselle after a motor ve- vehicle stop. He was processed and re- confident to fill some very large O. Wyatt, Jr., 1,710, and James E. BOYS ARE BACK...High school students gather at a pre-prom party, Friday, before hicle stop on the 50 block of South Av- shoes.” Moore, Sr., 1,846, both of Roselle. the senior prom for Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, held at Pines Manor in leased. enue. She was processed and released. Edison. Pictured, from left to right, are: Steve Manzi (wearing hat), Chad Ringel, Sunday, May 24, a resident of Martine Monday, June 1, Andres Jimenez, 41, “I take it very seriously, this job,” They will face a GOP line of Anthony Michael Ferrera, Christian Speck, Andrew Brockel, Kevin Spaeth, Jeremy Kaufman, Avenue reported that someone caused of Linden was arrested on an outstanding she said. “I will continue the work Sytko of Garwood, Nicole Cole of Blake VanBuskirk, Mike Roth, Joe Sebelao, Chris Bauer, Billy Johnston, Martin $175 worth of damage to her light post. Rahway warrant after a motor vehicle that Eric did and work with Jon.” Fanwood and Modesto Miranda, Jr. Sweeney, Kevin Maroney, Todd Wiener, Conor Vigilanti, Tommy Leong, Jeff Victor, Wednesday, May 27, a resident of stop on South Avenue. He was processed Mr. Bramnick and Mrs. Munoz will of Roselle Park, who were unopposed Joe Del Prete, Tim Agiular, Kyle Brennan, Tyler Mattern and Eddie Byron. Country Club Lane reported that some- and released. face Democrats Bruce Bergen of Tuesday night. goleader online supplement We’ll Help Your Business The Westfield Leader www.goleader.com [email protected] (908) 232-4407

Get Back On Track Continue to the next page ==> Page 2 Thursday, June 4, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Gas Station Owners Rights Attorney for RP Cops Files Kenilworth Council Holds Protected Under Legislation To Move Suit to Fed Court Youth in Government Day TRENTON — Assemblyman Jon cides to sell. By LAUREN S. BARR application to the state for extraordi- Bramnick (LD-21, Westfield) was a The legislation, known as the First By LAUREN S. BARR and obstruction of the administration Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times nary aid or the sale of land. prime mover behind a bill that has Right of Refusal Act, guarantees that Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times of law against Ms. Montoya were KENILWORTH – Last Thursday Another acting council member, been approved by nearly all members operators or managers of gas stations ROSELLE PARK – Thomas Scrivo, later dropped, she is now suing Of- was “Youth in Government Day” in Gina Milazzo, announced that police of the state Legislature to protect gas will have a chance to buy the business the attorney representing Roselle Park ficer Breuninger, the Borough of Kenilworth, allowing for students officers will be “ticketing” all children station operators who face losing their before the corporate owners sell the and members of the Roselle Park Roselle Park, Police Sergeant P. from the borough to run the evening’s seen wearing their bike helmets while businesses, if the property owner de- franchise. Police Department in a lawsuit filed Cusmano, Officer Michael Antonucci council meeting. Sitting in for Mayor riding. Each “ticket” will be good for “Local merchants are the backbone by a Good Samaritan, has filed to and Police Chief Warren Wielgus. Kathi Fiamingo, Meggie Dillon ran a free slice of pizza under the borough’s Seniors Can Apply of our communities and I am proud have the case moved from New Jer- The lawsuit alleges that Ms. Montoya the brief meeting at town hall. helmet promotion program to protect that we were able to protect their sey State Superior Court to federal was “unlawfully detained, harassed, Miss Dillon stated that a subdivi- children from brain injuries. For ‘Fresh’ Vouchers rights,” said Asm. Bramnick, who court. The defense is requesting this assaulted, arrested and charged” and sion application for the “Girl Scout” Student Steven Del Piano, also act- ELIZABETH – Union County resi- was a primary sponsor of the bill. change of venue because of the fed- that “Breuninger used excessive property, near Black Brook Park, ing as a council member, announced dents who are at least 60 years of age Jeff O’Connor, who operates a fran- eral issues raised in the lawsuit. physical force and assaulted Montoya would be heard before the planning that the master plan committee met and meet the income eligibility re- chise in Summit, celebrated the bill’s On June 21, 2007 Monica Montoya, by…throwing her to the ground.” board this week, and that once the last week and that the public will quirements can qualify for $30 in free passage and thanked Assemblyman of Elizabeth, was on her way home In his petition to have the case re- subdivision was approved, the land have a chance to review and discuss vouchers for locally grown “Jersey Bramnick for his leadership. “Assem- from work to meet her daughter, who moved to federal court, Mr. Scrivo stated would be auctioned off. She contin- any changes the committee makes Fresh” fruit and vegetables this sum- blyman Bramnick once again stood was coming home from school, when that the lawsuit should be heard on the ued that any money gained from the before its final adoption. mer. The vouchers are good at par- shoulder-to shoulder with small busi- she stopped to help translate at an acci- federal level due to Ms. Montoya’s claims sale of this town-owned parcel would Amalia Zuna, playing the role of ticipating Farmers’ Markets. ness owners. He protected the busi- dent scene where a pedestrian had been regarding the violation of her fourth go to offset the tax levy. police chief, stated that Union The vouchers help lower income ness my family has built for decades hit by a van on Westfield Avenue. Ac- amendment rights and the federal civil Tommy Bandeira, in his role as a County is supplying the borough with seniors get more fresh produce in their from being sold to a third party,” Mr. cording to court papers, when she real- rights act. Phone calls to Ms. Montoya’s councilman, gave the financial report two new solar-powered pedestrian diet. Currently, to qualify for the pro- O’Connor said. ized she was going to be late to meet her attorney, Martin Perez of Perez and for the council, announcing that this crosswalks for the Boulevard. These gram an individual’s annual income “The First Right of Refusal Act is a daughter, she tried to leave the scene Bombelyn of New Brunswick, and the year’s tax increase will be an average crosswalks, which cause lights to cannot exceed $19,240 and a married victory for our local business owners, and was arrested by Roselle Park Po- attorney for the defendants, Mr. Scrivo,of of $342.75 on the average assessed flash when pedestrians enter the couple’s income cannot exceed who no longer have to fear losing the lice Officer Harold Breuininger. McElroy, Deutch, Mulvany & Carpen- home of $170,000. This figure does roadway, “make motorists more $25,900. After July 1, the income ceil- businesses they have worked hard to In the video of the incident, which ter of Morristown, were not returned at not take into account any money that aware” of pedestrians, she said. The ing will go up to $20,036 for individu- build,” said Assemblyman Bramnick, was taken from the police car dash- press time. may be gained from the borough’s county had previously lent similar als and $26,955 for married couples. who as minority whip is the third board, the arrest is not seen on cam- crosswalks to the borough, but The vouchers will be distributed ranking Republican in the Legisla- era. However, when Ms. Montoya is GOP Release: Marks and Vastine for Assembly needed to use them at other loca- throughout the summer, starting at the ture. brought back to the car in handcuffs tions. These new crosswalks will be Elizabeth Farmers’ Market at Union “The bill received unified sup- she can be heard crying, “I have to Marks and Vastine: Gov. a permanent installation at no cost to Square Plaza on Tuesday, June 30, port because in a time of economic call my babysitter…I don’t do noth- the borough. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Casano difficulty we have to protect the ing!” While she and the officer she Mayor Kathi Fiamingo gave each Community Center in Roselle Park, at jobs and revenue created by our was conversing with are not seen in Should Not Appoint Stender of the participating students a gavel Chestnut Street and Grant Avenue, small business owners,” the assem- the video, their conversation was re- with their name engraved in it. “This will be next on Wednesday, July 2 blyman said. corded. When Ms. Montoya asked Editor’s Note: The following letter quoted in the Home News Tribune is probably my favorite meeting of from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The legislation, A-3726/S-2553, why she was being arrested Officer was sent to Governor Jon Corzine by saying, “Property taxes and govern- the whole year,” Mayor Fiamingo To get a voucher, seniors fill out an passed the Assembly by a vote of 70 Breuninger responded, “And you 22nd Legislative District Republican ment ethics will be two of my first said. “The kids were great.” The application and bring proof of in- to 3 with three lawmakers abstaining. know why? Because you wouldn’t Assembly candidates Martin Marks and priorities when I take office in Janu- daylong event began with lunch at come such as a Medicaid card, SSI The Senate passed it unanimously by give me your name.” An edited for Bo Vastine of Scotch Plains. Calls placed ary.” (Jonathan Tamari, “Corzine tar- Schering-Plough and included a tour card, Food Stamp verification, or an- a vote of 36-0. Governor Jon Corzine time version of the video is available to the Governor’s Office for comment gets taxes, ethics on day after rousing of the borough’s police nual pension/Social Security state- is expected to soon sign the bill into at http://blip.tv/file/316357. were not confirmed. triumph,” Home News Tribune, No- department.On a sadder note, the ment. law. While charges of resisting arrest For many months, rumors have been vember 10, 2005). By being complicit mayor also announced the passing of circulating that Assemblywoman in this quid pro quo to get a politician former councilman Richard Brady, Linda Stender would agree not to in danger of being voted out of office Sr., who served on the council as a LEGAL QUESTIONS? Give us a call, it’s FREE! seek reelection this year in exchange a cushy state job, you would directly Republican in the 1990s. for the promise of a lucrative state job contradict the two priorities you set that would significantly pad the pen- for yourself upon becoming gover- County to Auction Off sion of this long-serving New Jersey nor. politician. Assemblywoman Stender was Equipment, Vehicles Prior to being elected to the Gen- duly placed on the June Primary ELIZABETH – The County of eral Assembly, Mrs. Stender was well ballot by the Democratic Commit- Union will hold a public auction on paid as a Union County Freeholder tees in the 22nd Legislative District Wednesday, June 10, for vehicles and and also was being paid as a volun- and will soon be confirmed by Demo- equipment that have outlived their use- We represent the seriously injured from teer coordinator at the Union County- cratic primary voters. We ask you fulness or that have confiscated by the managed Runnells Specialized Hos- not to abet yet another end-run Union County prosecutor. The auc- auto, motorcycle, slip and fall, work related pital. Because of her numerous gov- around the electoral process like tion will be held at 79 West Grand ernment positions, the taxpayers of those we saw in the 2002 (Frank) Street in Elizabeth. An inspection pe- accidents (workers’ compensation), and New Jersey will be footing the bill Lautenberg for (Robert) Torricelli riod will be held at 8 a.m. followed by for her pension for many years to medical malpractice. We also handle your U.S. Senate candidate switch and the auction at 10 a.m. come. As we have heard that a State the 2003 (Nicholas) Scutari for (Jo- Vehicles up for auction include se- traffic tickets, DWI/DUI and Police background check on Mrs. seph) Suliga State Senate candidate dans, passenger vans, buses, and dump Stender as a precursor to her job switch, which occurred right here in trucks. Confiscated vehicles include criminal matters. appointment (to the state’s Board of the 22nd district. a 2003 X-Type Jaguar. Among the 20 Public Utilities) is already under- If such a switch occurs again – this or so pieces of equipment are tractors way, the aforementioned rumors ap- time connected to the promise of a and trailers, and an assortment of w w w . p r i n c e a n d p o r t n o i . c o m • 7 3 2 . 3 9 6 . 8 9 0 0 pear to have substance. 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Supervising Licensee Edward Regan New Jersey Hearing Aid Dispensor’s License #1051 6 Month Satisfaction Guarantee Honesty • Integrity • No Hidden Costs A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 4, 2009 Page 3 FTC, NJ Launch Program Kean Aims to Stop Transfer To Combat Fake Solicitors Of Terrorists Through NJ NEWARK – Federal and state con- also must report this information. TRENTON — Senator Marcia and Congress to prevent any act of sumer protection agencies have Under state regulations, paid Karrow (LD-23, Warren and asylum, containment, transport, or launched a public education and en- fundraisers must identity themselves Hunterdon) and Senate Republican medical care within the State of New forcement program to combat fraudu- and the charitable organization they Leader Tom Kean, Jr. (LD-21, Jersey for terrorist detainees. lent charitable solicitors claiming to are working for when soliciting. Westfield) will co-sponsor legisla- help police, firefighters, and veter- Mr. Szuchman said financial infor- tion that aims to prevent any of the ans. mation submitted by two veterans hundreds of terrorists held at Greening UC Grants The Federal Trade Commission organizations, Amvets and the Viet- Guantanamo Bay prison in Cuba from (FTC) announced the launch of “Op- nam Veterans Fund, shows that the being released in or transported Available to Towns eration False Charity” at a press con- organizations paid 87 percent and 80 through New Jersey. ELIZABETH – The Union County ference in Washington, D.C. May percent, respectively, of all donated The resolution is designed to comple- Board of Chosen Freeholders has 20. monies to the professional fundraisers ment a similar Assembly resolution announced it is making available an “We have already seen here in who solicit donations. Amvets re- that Assemblyman Jay Webber (LD- additional $150,000 in matching New Jersey – and taken action against ceived 13 percent of all donated mon- 26, Morris Plains) introduced on May Open Space Trust Funds for munici- – those who attempted to defraud ies while the Vietnam Veterans Fund 21, with the backing of 30 other Repub- palities to plant trees, as part of its donors through false claims of rais- received 20 percent of donated mon- lican members of the Assembly. “Greening Union County” initiative. Courtesy of Jim Lowney/County of Union ing funds to help police officers, ies. LIFE SAVERS…Union County Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella, left, joins President Barrack Obama in Janu- The grant program is designed to firefighters, first aid personnel and According to the Attorney’s Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich, right, in thanking Dr. Devashish Anjaria, ary ordered that Guantanamo prison, match every municipality tree-for- veterans,” Attorney General Anne General’s office, the state cannot set second from right, trauma nurse Kelly Semple, third from left, and patient which the GOP Senators say, “houses tree for which it purchases. Milgram said. “The FTC and the the minimum level or percentage of representative Robert Spellman, third from right, from University Hospital for many violent, fanatical terrorists dedi- “For the past five years, Greening states have now joined together to funding that an organization must the life-saving care they provided Sheriff’s Officer Chris Coon, second from left, cated to the destruction of America,” Union County has served to improve alert the public to these scams and receive from donations or cap the after he was critically injured in his unmarked patrol unit after being struck by be closed within a year. The President the environment tree by tree – by put these con artists on notice that amount that a charitable organization a stolen car at 100 mph last December. also has announced that he, “incred- lowering air pollution, creating we will not tolerate their deceptions pays the fundraiser it hires. ibly, has no plans for where he will cleaner air, lowering energy costs, and lies.” The FTC issued a new consumer now house those prisoners,” Sens. and improving the overall quality of In January, the Office of the Attor- alert providing tips about charities Jury Indicts Newarker Who Kean and Karrow said in their press life,” Freeholder Chairman Al ney General, though its Division of that solicit donations on behalf of release. Mirabella said. The program includes Consumer Affairs, filed suit against veterans and military families. The “They include Khalid Sheik installation by forestry professionals the “9/11 Rescue Workers Founda- alert can be found on the agency’s Nearly Killed Sheriff’s Son Mohammed, the principal orchestra- with a one-year maintenance guaran- tion, Inc.” of Kinnelon after state in- website, at www.ftc.gov/charityfraud. ELIZABETH — A Union County counts of second-degree aggravated tor of the 9/11 attacks, and Ramzi bin tee. The county has used the Trust vestigators identified more than The new alert, “Supporting the Grand Jury has indicted Waleed assault for causing bodily injury to al Shibh, a key al-Qaeda member Fund monies to plant 5,415 trees $75,000 in alleged illegal expendi- Troops: When Charities Solicit Do- Dozier, the Newark man who rammed Sheriff’s Officers Coon and Guerrant who also helped plan the 9/11 at- across Union County since 2004. tures from donated funds. The law- nations on Behalf of Vets and Mili- his vehicle into a police car, seriously while fleeing or attempting to elude a tacks,” the Senators said. Applications were mailed out and suit seeks the return of the funds the tary Families,” offers the following injuring a sheriff’s officer. law enforcement officer. The indict- “The FBI has warned that moving are available at the county. The dead- state believes were illegally spent by tips to help consumers ensure that On December 2, 2008 Dozier was ment also contains a count of resist- these terrorists to American soil would line to file applications with the the foundation’s founder and presi- their donations go to a legitimate char- behind the wheel of a Jeep when ing arrest regarding the foot chase make it easier for them to radicalize county is August 1. Applications can dent, Frederick Parisi, and by Jean ity. Many of these tips apply to other Newark Police officers attempted to defendant led officers on after Dozier others and finance terror attacks on be requested by calling (908) 558- Street, Mr. Parisi’s mother and former charitable giving as well, pull him over. Dozier fled the scene, fled from the vehicle following the our people,” Sen. Karrow said. “New 2277 or by visiting the Office of treasurer of the foundation. The FTC said donors should rec- leading officers on a chase through collision. Jersey must stand firm and refuse to Open Space, Recreation and His- The state is asking the court to ognize that the words “veterans” or Newark, Hillside and eventually into Dozier is free on $500,000 bail. let the federal government dump ter- toric Preservation on the sixth floor allow the returned funds to be used by “military families” in an Elizabeth, where the jeep crashed into Officer coon continues to improve rorists in U.S. prisons and jails.” of the Union County Administration legitimate charities that serve public organization’s name do not necessar- the unmarked cruiser at the intersec- and a benefit picnic his honor will be Further, Fort Dix and other East Building in Elizabeth. safety personnel and veterans. The ily mean that veterans or the families tion of Routes 1&9 and South Broad held on Saturday, June 13, from noon Coast military bases should not be The Open Space, Recreation and Division of Consumer Affairs revoked of active-duty personnel will benefit Street, said Union County Prosecutor until 8 p.m. at the Knights of Colum- used as transfer stations for the move- Historic Preservation Trust Fund, the registration of the foundation in from their donation and to only do- Ted Romankow. bus in Union Township, located at ment of these terrorists, Mr. Kean said. approved by Union County voters in August, 2008, enjoined it from solic- nate to charities with a track record Officer Chris Coon, the stepson of 1034 Jeanette Avenue Tickets are “Transporting terrorists through 2000, assesses a levy of 1.5 cents per iting in New Jersey and barred Mr. and a history. Also, they should be Union County Sheriff Ralph available for $20 by calling (908) New Jersey might encourage sympa- $100 of total equalized real property Parisi from acting as an officer or aware that charities that spring up Froehlich, was seriously injured in 558-6914. thizers to use violence to liberate valuation for a period of 20 years. It director of any charitable organiza- overnight might disappear just as the accident. His partner, Sheriff’s them and could make our state a tar- provides funds to protect open space, tion operating in the state. quickly. Officer James Guerrant, was also in- See it all on the Web! get for retaliatory attacks,” Mr. Kean improve parks and recreational fa- Mr. Parisi claimed the “9/11 Res- Charitable giving tips, as well as jured. Dozier was arrested a short added. The resolution urges Gover- cilities and preserve the county’s his- cue Workers Foundation, Inc.” solic- the searchable database for the 23,000 distance from the scene of the crash, www.goleader.com nor Jon Corzine, President Obama toric properties. ited donations to aid rescue workers charitable organizations registered to authorities said. who suffered health problems after solicit donations in New Jersey, can The grand jury charged Dozier, 32, responding to Ground Zero. State in- be found at njconsumeraffairs.gov/ with one count of second degree elud- vestigators identified 87 transactions ocp/charities.htm. ing. He was also indicted on two where Mr. Parisi or Ms. Street signed checks or approved withdrawals that For more information, see our website www.rosellegolfclub.com DIVORCE MEDIATION “served no apparent charitable pur- poses,” according to a press release Roselle Golf Club, Your New Home for 2009 from the Attorney General. “Problem Solving for Families in Transition” The Attorney General’s office said the transactions included checks for Union County Golfers:Roselle Golf Club, Your New Home for 2009 $27,000 and $20,000 that Ms. Street Union County Golfers. Has the closing of Oak Ridge left you feeling “sub par?” A FRACTION OF THE COST made out to her, checks to pay private Has the closing ofRoselle Oak G.C.Ridge is OPEN left foryou our feeling 92nd year! “sub par?” Membership opportunities starting at only $1,800. school tuition and other expenses for No greens fees, no mandatory carts, and no 5 hour rounds! 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Our Wonderful Memorial Day Parade Members of: Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce I write to express my disappoint- the kids scramble to gather as much with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association ment in the annual Scotch Plains- candy as possible. Today, that is no rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey Fanwood Memorial Day Parade. I longer done. It is my understanding sharp enough to discern this deception of acknowledge that the parade is to pay this was discontinued because of con- diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 homage to those soldiers from Scotch cerns that a child might get hit by a Plains and Fanwood who gave their piece of candy, causing injury. guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 lives so we can live and enjoy the I have no knowledge how many vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at you get all four – You must have a lot of privileges we have in America – and children were treated for injuries ren- free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 that is of paramount importance. But, dered by flying candy, but I don’t All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. the parade is also a day where we recall reading of disastrous conse- come from the board game Diction enjoy getting together as a commu- quences as a result of the tossed candy Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman nity, sit on the sidelines and clapping in any parades held in the area. This ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER Answers to last week’s arcane words. for all those groups and bands that leads to my real disappointment. 1. Lucifugous – Avoiding light; noc- Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo make a hometown parade a wonder- In recent years, I have observed COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION turnal ful event. And it is here that I am another tradition that has gone the 2. Griffe – The child of Negro and Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly somewhat disappointed. way of the candy toss — that of the mulatto EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER MARKETING & OPERATIONS I have attended the parade for many police vehicles, ambulances or fire 3. Sclerogenous – Becoming thick or Ben Corbin years; with my children and today trucks blowing their horns or sirens hard SERVICES SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe with my grandchildren. When my when excited children would yell for 4. Thanatophidia – Poisonous snakes One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 children were small, many kids, usu- them to do so. Many drivers of these TID ally boys, decorated their bicycles vehicles indicated they are not al- 1. A gentle tapping with red, white and blue crepe paper lowed to do so. I would like someone 2. To wash or clean interwoven in the spokes of the to present a viable perspective as to 3. Tender; soft The New Jersey Abbott School wheels. They would ride along the why. Maybe my memory is not as 4. To fuss or complain parade route providing them with a sharp as it once was, but it seems THRUM feeling of participation. Those cy- there is a noticeable lack of joy and 1. To cast aside; throw out 2. The row of thread ends left on a loom Ruling; Now What, Costello? clists are no longer present. I don’t excitement from the kids today than when the web is cut off know whether the youth of today are what my children experienced. 3. To fill too full; pack tightly Although often attributed to Albert Einstein or Ben- In May 1998, the New Jersey Supreme Court orders not interested in that or they are dis- God! I hope clapping won’t be dis- 4. In nautical usage, to strap about; to jamin Franklin, wasn’t it quoted from a Rita Mae unprecedented entitlements for urban school children. couraged from doing so. couraged in the future. Hopefully, fasten round Brown mystery novel, “Sudden Death,” that the defi- In May 2005, New Jersey Supreme Court directs the Another event that garnered ex- common sense, lacking in today’s TERCEL nition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over state to “ensure that full funding is available” for citement from the children was the world, will return with the sirens and 1. The male falcon sight and sounds of the fire trucks horns to be part of our wonderful 2. Paper or tapestry for a wall and expecting a different outcome? preschool programs for 3- and 4-year-olds in New 3. A marble used to shoot with; it is Ever since the New Jersey Supreme Court got into Jersey’s Abbott districts. moving down the street. They knew parade so that the kid inside of me can the firemen would throw hands full of enjoy it with my grandchildren. usually large and fancy the legislative business, the operational affairs of the In July 2008, Governor Jon Corzine signs legisla- 4. A large edible sea fish related to the candy to the many children lined up JoAnn O’Brien cod state have spiraled into disarray; no example is more tion to provide $2.9 billion in state financing for along the street. It was exciting to see vivid than the Abbott School Funding ruling of 1975. Abbott school facilities. Scotch Plains SANSSOUCI 1. Without doubt; certainly Prior to that, since 1875, New Jersey operated ac- The New Jersey Supreme Court last week declared Renna’s OPRA Court Decision 2. Hopeless; discouraged cording to its constitution, which requires the Legisla- there are no longer “Abbott versus non-Abbott” schools 3. Fish soup ture to establish a system of “thorough and efficient based on ZIP codes. Now, more state money will be Is ‘Crank-O-Sphere’ Victory 4. Without cares or worries education.” given to districts that have greater numbers of at-risk Last week’s edition of The Westfield ing and printing the form was an ordeal Do you remember when there was no state income tax? children – whether those children live in urban cities Leader reported that the Appellate Divi- that took me almost 30 seconds to under- More letters on pages 5 and 10 According to the Abbott Timeline by the Education or working-class suburbs. sion of the New Jersey Superior Court has take, but it felt like an eternity. Law Center in Newark: April 1973, The New Jersey But, isn’t this “just déjà vu all over again?” ruled that requests for copies of govern- In the world of objective reality, the Letters to Supreme Court rules that heavy reliance on property With billions of dollars down the drain and often ment records under the Open Public county’s single page request form can Records Act (OPRA) need not be made hardly be viewed by anyone with a sixth- the Editor taxes for education discriminates against poor dis- unaccounted for, are we not perpetuating a failed on official request forms grade education as arduous. Neverthe- tricts. In July, the Supreme Court shuts down the system after decades of doing the same thing over and Before discussing the impact, if any, of less, the plaintiff, Tina Renna, a self- Thanks for Helping public schools for eight days because the Legislature over again? Is this not a system that rewards failure and this decision, let’s examine what it does appointed “watchdog,” evidently couldn’t failed to fund the new formula. The first New Jersey punishes success? Results have not improved, only not affect: The public’s right to request be bothered to spend less than – quite Megan’s Playground state income tax is then enacted. the system of measuring in hopes to “normalize” the government records under OPRA has not literally – a minute to complete it. Instead, been enlarged in any fashion. The deci- she opted to engage in stunningly frivo- The recent installation of a name plaque, In 1985, the New Jersey Supreme Court rules the outcome. sion only relates to the means by which lous and inane litigation to assault a simple “Megan’s Playground,” located at lower state must assure urban children an education en- Presumably, everyone wants the best possible out- such requests must be made. and cost-effective method to ensure effi- Tamaques Park, is now complete. The Superior Court, Law Division, cient and rapid responses to OPRA re- We would like to personally thank and abling them to compete with their suburban peers. come for the education of all our children. But the publicly acknowledge the efforts of the In June 1990, the New Jersey Supreme Court re- system we’re using is just not getting the job done; previously held that OPRA requests re- quests. In doing so, Ms. Renna managed garding Union County records were to be to divert both the Union County Counsel Westfield Recreation Department in de- quires the state to provide extra programs to “wipe out we’re falling behind others in the world. made on forms provided by the county. and the New Jersey Attorney General veloping and guiding this project, which disadvantages as much as a school district can.” And with all due respect to Judge Sonia Sotomayor, However, the controlling statute does not from more productive pursuits. Since our is in memory of our daughter/sister. Bruce In May 1997, the New Jersey Supreme Court orders the nominee to fill an opening on the United States explicitly mandate the use of a specific tax dollars fund these offices and the Kaufmann (Director) and Dee MacKay request form. Therefore, the Appellate courts, the ultimate cost of her wacky (Assistant Director) deserve our special state officials to immediately increase funding for Supreme Court, isn’t it time for the judiciary to get out thanks for their vision and thoughtful- urban schools to parity with suburban schools plus of the legislative business? The Constitution is just not Division concluded that “the form should crusade was borne by Union County tax- be used, but no request for information payers. ness. provide supplemental programs along with determin- a scrap of paper to walk all over – or to invoke per one’s should be rejected if such form is not In the end, Ms. Renna achieved her Our additional thanks goes to Megan’s ing facility needs in urban districts. convenience. used.” This is hardly a ringing triumph for silly little victory and released another fellow counselors, summer playground taxpayers or the press. breathless communiqué into the crank-o- participants and parents, community or- Those who request government records sphere. Her efforts have produced noth- ganizations and our family members and will still be required to submit their re- ing positive, but will certainly increase friends who made this memorial pos- Letters to the Editor quests in writing, but are no longer sub- the cost of government services. Is she sible. ject to, in the plaintiff’s hyperbolic rheto- even aware of the damage to efficient To all children and visitors to Tamaques ric, “the stifling bureaucracy of having to government that her oddball actions have Park — please stop and enjoy “Megan’s obtain an official form.” created? Playground,” which is located past the Is The State Funding Formula Fair picnic grove, next to the pond. I can personally attest to the misery Robert Ratner from which we’ve been liberated. Locat- Westfield Karen, Geoff and Erin Beck For the Westfield School System? Westfield I understand that the state is in a finan- how many classified students we have. It lars a year. Basketball Hoop’s Death Sentence cial crisis. That only makes it more im- does not matter how many at-risk stu- Aware of the decline in the economy Autistic Population Will portant for the limited state aid for schools dents arrive at the doors of our schools. and concerned that the state aid that we to be distributed fairly to all school dis- When the school funding formula was receive could be in jeopardy, in January, Demoralizes Westfield Neighborhood Need Dev. Centers tricts. I am not convinced that the most devised last year, we received an increase I directed our principals and supervisors Dear youth of Westfield: Just when or 90 days in jail for this heinous offense. While Assemblyman Louis recent funding formula is succeeding in of 2 percent in state aid, while some to defer spending, unless absolutely nec- you thought it was safe to play with your The letter went on to say the town “can Greenwald’s bill (A-3625) to place men- doing so. comparable school districts received an essary. Later that month the commis- friends, the zoning office has other ideas find no record that the Board of Adjust- tally challenged adults into group homes On the surface, the School Funding increase of 15 – 20 percent. This year we sioner of education instructed all districts – and a pair of handcuffs waiting for your ment has granted a variance to maintain is commendable, I have to take issue with Reform Act of 2008, recently upheld by initially received flat funding, while other to do the same. In May, the state informed mom and dad. this condition on the premise.” In an his desire to close five of the state’s seven the New Jersey Supreme Court, appears districts received increases. Due to recent all public school districts that the two aid We know this because we’re staring at effort to make amends and save the old developmental centers to accomplish this to be advantageous for suburban school statewide budget cuts, we now expect to payments normally received in June would three months in jail if we don’t remove a hoop, we contacted the zoning office to goal. districts; however, this is not the case for receive less state funding next year. This be deferred. School districts were told basketball hoop that for 10 years has been apply for a variance. We were told not to This bill is similar to former Governor Westfield. Enrollment is supposed to be places us at a disadvantage, forcing us to that they could procure a loan from the nailed to a tree on a quiet side street. The bother in that the town already has taken Whitman’s unmet promise to eliminate a the driving factor in state funding, and continue to rely more heavily on the local government to make ends meet. We, old hoop’s death sentence has demoral- a stand that these types of cases would not long waiting list to place cognitively im- since Westfield’s school population con- taxpayer. Less than 6 percent of our rev- thankfully, do not have to take this step ized kids and adults across our neighbor- be heard. We must’ve misread the letter. paired adults into group homes. By elimi- tinues to grow – this year is the highest enues are derived from state aid, while the and will be able to make payroll through hood. It brought our neighborhood to- So, the old hoop is coming down. We nating developmental centers, she was enrollment in 30 years – you would ex- state average is 40 percent. the end of the school year. gether. It was there for dozens of families. know there’s no choice; and, at this point, going to divert funds to group homes. The pect that our state aid would reflect that. For many, many years, we have been Another step we are taking is through And it witnessed countless little boys and we’re just trying to get it down before the North Princeton Developmental Center It does not. Last year, we were told that successful in keeping Westfield’s per the federal stimulus plan. Westfield is girls grow up into the next generation of town locks us up. But, did it really have to closed, but the long waiting list has al- one of the determining factors in the for- pupil cost lower than the state average. eligible to apply for grant monies toward students, athletes and volunteers who rep- happen this way? Did the town really ways remained. It still takes years for mula is a district’s enrollment growth Are we being penalized for spending less? our special education costs. Each state’s resent our town with pride every minute need such a heavy-handed letter? Did it mentally disabled adults to be properly over the last seven years. If the enroll- I appreciate the efforts by the state to department of education is responsible of every day. really have to threaten with jail a family placed. ment showed significant increase, the dis- devise a formula that is more equitable for distributing these funds and we are The zoning office sees things differ- that for more than a decade has poured As a school psychologist for 35 years, trict would be eligible for more aid. than in the past. Since 1990, there have hopeful that we can benefit from this ently. To them, it’s “in the town right-of- sweat equity into the old hoop’s neigh- I have seen a decrease in the number of Westfield’s public school enrollment grew been five different school funding formu- program. way” and they have the pictures to prove borhood and volunteered in the town’s mentally challenged adults. In direct con- 15 percent during that time period, while las. The latest formula, upheld by the state The staff and I are determined to con- it. We know this because copies of the schools, libraries, gyms and athletic fields? trast, there has been an alarming increase across the state the average increase was Supreme Court, is a step in the right tinue to provide an excellent education to pictures were included with the letter that The old hoop deserved better. And so in children diagnosed as autistic. This is 4 percent. Despite the fact that our enroll- direction, but in my estimation, Westfield our 6,232 students in the Westfield Public gave us five days to act or face a $200 fine did we. not due to better screening devices, or ment increases, and despite the fact that is being detoured from reaching the goal Schools, but we face extraordinary finan- for every day the old hoop lingered and/ labeling students autistic instead of we have maintained a lean budget – cut- of funding equality. In addition, I re- cial challenges. We are forming a group Paul and Marie Rizkalla Westfield cognitively impaired. ting two dozen jobs and more than 40 ceived further news this week in a meet- here in Westfield, Concerned Citizens for In a few years there will be a tsunami of stipend positions next year – these factors ing hosted by the Garden State Coalition Education, who will monitor the situation Scotch Plains Water Authority is Set autistic adults that will need placement. are irrelevant in the state’s determination of Schools, which was attended by both in Trenton and forge a grassroots effort in While many autistic individuals can live of aid to Westfield. the governor and the commissioner of representing Westfield. If you are inter- in group homes, others will need the Unfortunately, part of the formula hurts education. We were told that there would ested, please visit westfieldnjk12.org/sup- Up In Haste; Layoffs a Hoax round the clock coverage of state devel- us. Westfield is judged to be “wealthy” be further cuts to our debt service aid, port for more information. opmental centers. Assemblyman based on a calculation of personal income which the state has provided to help sup- On Tuesday, May 26, the Scotch Plains be asked and answered to determine the Margaret Dolan, Ed.D. Township Council introduced the 2009 exact extent of the errors the council is Greenwald’s attempt to close these facili- and home values. Once that determina- port bond programs in school districts. Schools Superintendent ties is penny wise and pound foolish. We tion is made in the formula, nothing else This, too, would be determined by a budget and also introduced a companion making. Westfield ordinance to form a sewer utility for Scotch In addition to the setting up of the should use them for the exploding autistic matters. It does not matter that our enroll- “wealth-based” formula and could cost population. ment has increased. It does not matter Westfield hundreds of thousands of dol- Plains that takes the cost of the taxpayers sewer utility, there has been much talk of sewer bill out of its property tax and laying off township employees. It was Michael Petti provides them with a separate sewer bill. said at one point that as many as 27 Colonia This was done to enable the township employees, including four police offic- council to raise your taxes double the ers, were to be laid off. I believe this was amount allowed by New Jersey State law. a scare tactic. Was Board Insane In This is seen by the majority of the council Now the need for money to prevent as a great accomplishment. layoffs is said to be $130,000 out of a Okaying Dog Park? For many months, the mayor has been budget of over $22,000,000. The money Today I received my copy of The wringing her hands and telling the public is there to prevent layoffs, and I suspect it Westfield Leader, and there, on the front how bad the budget crises was, but re- will be found by the council so that they page is an article stating that the Union fused to hold budget meetings in public as can be heroes by solving the problem they County Board of Freeholders approved required by the Open Public Meetings announced, but which really never ex- the expenditure of $600,000 for renova- Act. Thus, Tuesday was the first time in isted. The council member up for election tions to the dog park. the entire budget process that the public this year is likely to be the one who finds I cannot express my relief at getting had access to actual numbers instead of the solution. This is a tactic that has this information. To realize that in these fearful utterances. become a hallmark of the majority. troubled economic times there is not a An initial review of the budget sug- To add a nice touch, it is probable they single household in all of Union County gests that the problem is not as bad as will layoff one or two people to show how that could use assistance is gratifying in advertised and the offered solution is a committed they are to saving the taxpay- the extreme. disaster. There are still a few questions to ers’ money, but the amount of money I am also aware that Runnells Hospital saved will be more than offset by the is supported by the freeholders. To real- Dog Park? Citizens: attorney fees that will be incurred to de- ize that the fine work that is done by this fend the lawsuits that will surely come. hospital does not require additional aid ‘Follow the Big Money’ This money will, in all likelihood, go to and that no staff member could use a raise I am amused by the naïveté of all the contributors to the majority of the council is also comforting. letters to The Westfield Leader about the members’ campaigns. Those laid off will I do, however, have two caveats with Union County Dog Park. be people who have publicly expressed the freeholders’ decision and the contract Why do you think Union County has views adverse to these council members. itself. I feel that the dogs should have been constructing all of these multi-mil- Win–win for the council members, lose– male and female restrooms, that it is im- lion dollar monuments over the past years? lose for the First Amendment. moral for both sexes to use unisex facili- Capital projects require bids from con- The reality is that the sewer utility is ties. If the project were awarded to some tractors. being set up in haste without proper Boy Scout troop as an Eagle Scout project, People — have you lost sight that you thought and will create problems for years it could be completed in a day for far less live in New Jersey? to come. I believe it may be possible to money. Just follow the big money and stop reduce the increased expense to the tax- Finally, I have two questions for the fretting over a small potatoes dog park. payers by half and not lay anyone off. freeholders: 1. Are you insane? 2. Where did you get your sense of values? That’s pocket change. Dick Samuel Morgan O’Brien Chair Scotch Plains George Karustis Westfield Democratic Committee Westfield A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 4, 2009 Page 5 SP Water Authority is Potential for Brennan: Let’s Have Debates Future Patronage and Raising Money Letters to the Editor In Each of Town’s Four Wards Scotch Plains is finally starting to con- cial turf fields? Here is a way of paying To Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky. We can agree on a moderator, an edito- front the ramifications of spending and for it. All We Can Ask Is for Scotch Plains Now that we have both received the rial panel or just simply take questions not saving. We are confronted with a In addition, I am concerned that tax nomination for mayor of our respective from the audience. Possibly students from massive shortfall in our revenues such to delinquencies will increase this year and party, I am hopeful that our campaigns our high school can moderate one of the support the services and government that in the future, since I don’t expect the Council to Discharge Their Duty can focus on the many important issues debates. Quite frankly, I am less con- we want. employment situation to improve for Like many residents of Scotch Plains, The municipal budgetary process in that face our great town. Toward that end, cerned over where and when the sessions The town council has presented a very, years. Let’s not forget that employment is I attend the occasional town council meet- any town is first a question of math. I believe the voters will benefit from take place, as I am that the citizens will well done presentation on our situation a lagging indicator of an ending of the ing. Since the budget battle began, and Whether an outside consultant or a town hearing our views and positions in a series have a fair opportunity to hear directly and options. On June 9, this will be open recession. History has shown that when after hearing of the vitriolic statements, manager is involved, properly done math of debates or Town Hall-style meetings. from us. Too often the message of a for public comment. I expect that there taxes rise (property taxes and utilities innuendos and emotional arguments be- results in the same answer. Accusations These forums can be in addition to the campaign gets lost in the rhetoric of po- will be a few that will show up and talk; increase), the wealthy will only take it for ing played out at the council meetings, I of a consultant not knowing or caring Candidates’ Night that is sponsored by litical literature and letters to the editor. however, the majority of taxpayers will a while. I am hearing from a number of have made it a point to attend each meet- about the town sound passionate when the League of Woman Voters and The Please let me know, as soon as pos- stay home and watch some make-believe residents that they will move as soon as ing. I understand and certainly agree with said, and again does nothing to move the Westfield Leader that is held at the end of sible, if you agree with me that the town reality show -- or be on one of the tax- they can. For some, that will be when they the concept that the townspeople, and process forward. A consultant’s job is to the campaign. would be well served by hearing from us payer-funded fields, be tied up with work lose their jobs, retire, transfer or the like. especially those that may be affected, be dispassionate and provide a factual I am proposing four debates/Town Hall at these forums. I trust it won’t be a commitments or perhaps working a sec- Some of this may take place when we have a right to be heard; and their con- answer. meetings to be held in each of our four problem televising these sessions. I think ond job to make ends meet. I would hope start seeing the housing market stabilize. cerns considered by the council during When the budget math has been com- wards. Each session can be devoted to a it would be best if you and I worked out that more would show up with teabags in Since the schools will have to pay for the this process. However, in no way does pleted, it is the responsibility of the mayor particular topic such as taxes, budget, the details directly. We can probably get hand, but I’m not holding my breath. sewer now, they will pass it on to us this excuse non-factual arguments predi- and the town council to make fair and public safety, downtown issues including it done over a cup of coffee. I’ll buy!!! The reasons for the town council deter- taxpayers. This means that instead of cated on showmanship and evoking emo- reasonable judgments that is in the best parking and/or quality-of-life concerns. Hope to hear from you soon, mination are many — the bonding for the paying it with your municipal tax, it will, tion to make a point. Asking questions, interests of the town. These decisions are Each forum can also focus on issues unique Bill Brennan previous ball fields, state mandates, con- in part, become part of the school tax. The which include the answer, is not a ques- indeed personal to Scotch Plains, the town to the hosting ward. Westfield tract-agreed costs, insurance cost in- first thing that comes to mind is that this tion at all. This defeats the very purpose and not to each department or persons. creases, lack of income from permits, less is a gimmick and is only “kicking the can of an open process and hinders progress. These are often difficult decisions be- state funding, delinquent property taxes, down the block.” Our wallets do not care I have seen letters in this paper, which cause at the municipal level these are etc. if it is called a tax or an authority. It is still state broad numbers and percentages. neighbors, friends and in some cases rela- What options do we have? Not many! more money out of our pockets. These letters use terms like “spending tives. By completing this process with We can almost close our government Those of our employees that have been increases” and “taxpayer dollars” and due diligence, and affording consider- down by letting staff go. We can work notified that they were on the list for a lay “property taxes” — all of which invoke ation to all factors, the mayor and town with the unions to see if they have any off, but were saved this year, I suggest images, especially in New Jersey of mis- council will have discharged their duty give. We can charge user fees for ball that you look for other options this year, management. One such letter states what appropriately. That is all we citizens can fields, ask for donations or hope for the since I fear that next year may very well the town does not do, such as build bridges and should ask of them. President to drop a bunch of stimulus be equally bad. I don’t want to scare you, or infrastructure; does not pay unemploy- David Webb money on us. Most of these are unrealis- but I speak from experience. Private sec- ment benefits, does not bail out banks and Scotch Plains tic, and those that are most likely will not tor jobs are continually being lost, return auto companies, nor funds the military. yield sufficient funds. on investments non-existent, bankrupt- This is certainly true since those are NEW IDEAS The new water authority provides a cies are continuing, energy costs are in- federal and state responsibilities. Speak- potentially fairer way of the town paying creasing, government spending is creat- ing of state, New Jersey has cut contribu- the sewerage bill. The creation of this ing record deficits, government is spend- tions to municipalities. What has not been authority results in the potential of a greater ing on low return alternate sources, refi- cut are insurance costs, public works re- tax savings for those in homes that have nancing of troubled mortgages are return- sponsibilities and the cost of maintaining Heating higher property taxes, versus the less costly ing to default, government is talking about an effective police force and other emer- homes. The sewer bill will be dependent additional taxes – and on and on. gency services. This places an added bur- on how much water one uses, not how big Scotch Plains Town Council, don’t den on Scotch Plains and many other your house is. This stops those in the worry about a few people that speak up towns. costly homes from subsidizing those in against the water authority. The majority When the issue of shared services is the not so costly homes. This results from doesn’t care, even if they are unemployed. broached, municipal departments cry foul. oil prices the drop of the tax rate from 1.52 percent Should enough teabags show up that night While this has potential to save the town to 1.44 percent. for each of you to have a cup of tea, I money, it means the probable elimination NEW LEADERSHIP

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To register, visit the to Managing Operational Risk,” a new library’s website, wmlnj.org, and click book addressing risk management. on the Online Calendar or call (908) In addition to telling why risk man- 789-4090, extension no. 4130 for “Job agement is important in daily life, Hunting” or 4140 for The Frost Kings. they will discuss how they developed their partnership, obtained a publisher St. Bart Academy Plans and wrote their book. Admission is free and open to the public. Benefit Golf Outing Next up will be “Job Hunting through SCOTCH PLAINS – St. Social Networks” on Monday, June 8, Bartholomew Academy of Scotch at 7 p.m. Amy J. Kearns, president of Plains, which serves students in Pre- the New Jersey Library Association kindergarten through grade 8, will (NJLA) Information Technology Sec- hold a Golf and Dinner Fundraiser on Steven Z. Kassakian and Dr. Claire T. Langran tion, will present the program. Monday, June 22, in celebration of its Ms. Kearns will discuss the many 60th anniversary. new tools and sites that job hunters The event will be held at the can use to ramp up their job search. Maplewood Country Club beginning Her program will include a discus- with an 11:30 a.m. lunch, followed Dr. Claire Langran sion of blogs and social networking by a 1 p.m. golf start. A reception and sites like LinkedIn and Twitter and dinner will follow at 6 p.m. Proceeds how to make the best use of them. from the event will be dedicated to To Wed Steven Kassakian Michael H. Hirsch and Ms. Shanna L. Eisner The Frost Kings, a four-piece R&B, funding new computers for the school. Ms. Maureen Bright of Her fiancé graduated from swing and blues band originating from The cost for golf participants, in- Livingston, Mont. has announced Westfield High School in 1998 and the North Jersey area, will appear at cluding lunch and dinner, is $225 per the engagement of her daughter, Dr. went on to earn a Bachelor of Sci- the library on Wednesday, June 10, at person. For those only attending the Claire Therese Langran, to Steven ence degree in both Oceanography Ms. Shanna L. Eisner 7 p.m. Although the band members reception and dinner, the cost is $100. Zareh Kassakian. He is the son of and Chemistry from the University have been together a little more than There also are opportunities for jour- Mrs. Sharon Kassakian of Westfield, of Washington in Seattle in 2004. six years, they have blended their nal ads beginning at $25 and hole N.J. and Charlestown, R.I. and the The couple met in 2006 in Hanover, diverse musical stylings and back- sponsors are available at $200. late Edward Z. Kassakian. N.H. while attending Dartmouth To Wed Michael H. Hirsch grounds to form a tight-knit band. For registration and additional de- Averell and Eileen Eisner of as a middle school special educator The bride-to-be was raised in Medical School. They moved to Equally at home playing swinging tails, call Carl Sicola at (908) 337- Livingston, Mont. She graduated Providence, R.I. in 2008 to complete Westfield have announced the en- for the Williamson County School shuffles, slow blues or full-tilt boogies, 4472, Frank Rossi at (908) 578-6406, gagement of their daughter, Ms. District, a suburb of Nashville. from high school in 1999 from The their clinical training at Brown Medi- the band’s repertoire ranges from the Bob Tomlinson at (908) 500-6141 or Emma Willard School in Troy, N.Y., cal School. In May, Dr. Langran was Shanna Lindsay Eisner, to Michael Originally from Montville, N.J., West Coast swing stylings of Louis Kevin Schiller at (908) 233-3234. Harris Hirsch. He is the son of Steven the future bridegroom moved to at which time she returned to Mon- awarded her doctor of medicine de- and Ellen Hirsch of Brentwood, Tenn. Memphis, Tenn. with his family at tana. Dr. Langran graduated from gree. She will begin an Internal Medi- The bride-to-be was raised in age 14. He graduated from Chris- Local Museum to Spotlight Montana State University in cine residency this summer at the Westfield and graduated from tian Brothers High School in Mem- Bozeman, Mont. in 2003, receiving University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Westfield High School in 2000. She phis and went on to earn a Bachelor a Bachelor of Science degree in Mr. Kassakian will receive his doc- earned a Bachelor of Science de- of Science degree from the Free- Basket Weaving on Sunday Biomedical Science with additional tor of medicine degree in May 2010. gree in Social Work and Special man School of Business at Tulane WESTFIELD – Eileen O’Shea will students and free for children under concentrations in Women’s Studies A wedding is planned for Sep- Education in 2004 from the Univer- University in New Orleans, La. Mr. present a “Basket Weaving Demon- age 4. Upcoming programs include and English Literature. tember 2009 in Bozeman, Mont. sity of Vermont in Burlington, Vt. Hirsch is employed as a network stration” this Sunday, June 7, from 2 “Celebrate Flag Day with Betsy This May, Ms. Eisner was awarded and storage specialist with Dell, to 4 p.m. at the Miller-Cory House Ross” on Sunday, June 14. For more a Masters of Special Education de- Inc. in Nashville. Museum, located at 614 Mountain information, or to schedule a tour at St. Bart’s Parish to Conduct gree from Peabody College of Both Ms. Eisner and Mr. Hirsch Avenue in Westfield. the museum, call (908) 232-1776 Vanderbilt University in Nashville, reside in Nashville. They plan to Basket making is one of the oldest weekday mornings. The museum’s Tenn. She has accepted a position marry in June of 2010. crafts known to mankind. Through- website is millercoryhouse.org. Campaign Against Poverty out history, baskets have been used SCOTCH PLAINS – St. for people living and dying on less as practical and decorative contain- Healthy Adults Day Bartholomew the Apostle Parish will than $1.25 a day. A poverty-focused ers for the necessities of life. Ms. hold a Bread for the World Offering foreign assistance system would pro- Helping Accident O’Shea will display and discuss dif- On Tap Saturday of Letters campaign this Sunday, vide help faster and more effectively ferent types of baskets made out of a WESTFIELD – The Westfield Area June 7, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the when the world needs it most. variety of materials such as reed, ash “Y” will host a Healthy Adults Day church narthex. Community mem- The parish Social Outreach Minis- Victims Everyday and oak. She also will demonstrate on Saturday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to bers are encouraged to participate in try will be set up in the lower level of weaving an “egg basket,” a container 2 p.m. at the Main “Y” Facility, lo- the letter-writing campaign as an the narthex. The narthex is the front used by early American colonists. cated at 220 Clark Street in Westfield. opportunity to collectively take ac- entrance at 2032 Westfield Avenue in Volunteers dressed in authentic pe- Free and open to all adults, this tion in an effort to end poverty. Scotch Plains. For more information, riod attire will be available to guide event will offer healthy activities in- Bread for the World is a collective contact Carolyn Colonna at visitors through the Colonial era cluding ZUMBA! classes, healthy Christian voice urging the nation’s [email protected] or the church farmhouse. In the museum’s Frazee food demonstrations, personal train- decision makers to end hunger at rectory at (908) 322-5192. Building, members of the Cooking ing consultations, fitness evaluations, home and abroad. Participants will Committee will demonstrate open- chair massage, tours of the cardiovas- write three letters (to two senators St. Helen’s to Present hearth cooking and offer taste cular and strength training rooms, and one representative) to join over Late Nite Catechism samples to visitors. The gift shop, plus outdoor activities (weather per- 100,000 more letters from other WESTFIELD – The international which carries a variety of Colonial mitting). churches pushing for policies to aid comedy hit Late Nite Catechism by toys, crafts, books and educational For more information, call Lynne the world’s poorest people. Vicki Quade and Maripat Donovan materials, will be open. Applebaum at (908) 233-2700, ex- The message being communicated will be presented on Saturday, June Admission to the museum and its tension no. 239, or e-mail is to reform foreign aid, making it 13, at St. Helen’s Roman Catholic grounds is $2.50 for adults, $1 for [email protected]. efficient, accountable and effective Church, located at 1600 Rahway Av- enue in Westfield. Late Nite Catechism recalls reli- gion classes when youngsters had to memorize questions and answers from the Baltimore Catechism, being quizzed on the answers before the entire class and expected to give the correct answer word for word. “Sister” teaches an adult catechism class to a roomful of “students” (the JON BRAMNICK audience). 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By REVEREND PAUL KRITSCH the Anchor of Hope team from Re- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Scotch Plains Municipal Building deemer Lutheran Church did a town Plains Senior Citizen Advisory at 430 Park Avenue. If space is avail- “What, me worry?” If you’re old walk in downtown Westfield. An- Committee has finalized plans for able, non-residents may register enough and of a certain mindset, you chor of Hope has chosen the follow- two trips and has announced regis- starting the following Tuesday, June may know that this is a famous quote ing Bible verse as its focus: “We tration dates. 30, also in the recreation office. from Alfred E. Neuman of Mad have this hope as an anchor for the On Wednesday, July 22, partici- Due to the required financial ar- Magazine fame. Somehow “What, soul, firm and secure” (Hebrews pants will travel to the Mount Ha- rangements, registration for the sec- me worry?” appealed to me while I 6:19a). Using a questionnaire, the ven Country Resort in Milford, Pa. ond trip, on Wednesday, September was a teenager, especially when I purpose of the town walk was to to “Celebrate America.” This resort 16, will start in July. This trip will was facing final exams. Some of my discern what causes worry in our is known for its themed buffets, include a tour of Gracie Mansion, the teachers probably said that I had the neighbors and what also gives them complete breakfast, live entertain- residence of the mayor of New York same blank look on my face that hope. The results are helping us to ment and dancing to music pro- City, at 10 a.m., followed by lunch at Alfred always has. plan events to which the community vided by a disc jockey. There also Tavern on the Green at 12:30 p.m. “What, me worry?” When I think is invited. will be opportunities to shop or stroll All who register must indicate of all the changes that are occurring The first event is scheduled for through the garden. whom they would like to be seated in the world today, I often answer, September 11 at 6 p.m. in Jersey The bus will leave at 8:30 a.m. with in the restaurant, where lunch “You bet I do!” The economy alone Mike’s Subs on East Broad Street in DUAL HONOR…Meg Kolaya, director of the Scotch Plains Public Library, and from the Scotch Hills Country Club will feature a mixed greens salad, would be difficult even for Alfred to Westfield. We are grateful to Jersey Dan Weiss, director of the Fanwood Memorial Library, are recognized at the New parking lot, located at Plainfield breast of chicken with mushroom miss. Who would have thought that Mike’s owner Norman Greco for do- Jersey Library Association Conference on having earned the Public Relations and Avenue and Jerusalem Road in sauce, and cheesecake for dessert. Fortunoff’s: The Source would ever nating the meeting space. Steven Marketing Award for best use of technology. Scotch Plains, and return about 6 The cost for the tour (which in- close? And G.M. going bankrupt still Dietz of Chatham Counseling Ser- p.m. The cost is $35 per person for volves considerable walking) and seems somewhat unthinkable. Then vices will facilitate the discussion township residents and $40 for non- the lunch is $56 for residents and add on the continued worry about about worry and hope. Local Community Libraries residents. $60 for non-residents. Registration terrorism, rogue countries obtaining Other events and speakers are be- Since the Township of Scotch for residents will begin on Tuesday, nuclear weapons capability, plus the ing planned. A night of comedy to Plains underwrites the cost of the July 14. Non-residents may register day-to-day stuff which presses in on help us laugh together is one possi- Win New Technology Award bus charter, residents will have pref- starting Tuesday, July 21. The bus many, and we have the recipe for bility. For more information, please will leave from the Scotch Hills FANWOOD – During the New Jer- present and the complete run of the erence in registering starting Tues- plenty of worry to go around for al- call Redeemer at (908) 232-1517. day, June 23, in the Scotch Plains Country Club at 8:30 a.m. and re- most everyone. Where is something Hope to see you at Jersey Mike’s on sey Library Association Conference in Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Long Branch in April, Scotch Plains Recreation Office, Room 113 of the turn about 5 p.m. For more infor- to anchor us? Funny you should ask. September 11. yearbooks from 1938 to 2000. mation about either trip, call (908) The early Christian church was * * * * * * * Public Library Director Meg Kolaya There is a collection of historic books and Fanwood Memorial Library Di- Census Center Speaker 889-2084 or (908) 322-6700, ex- very good about seeking symbols Reverend Kritsch is in his 21st and digital access to the current tension no. 221. that would convey their faith. One year as senior pastor of the Redeemer rector Dan Weiss were presented with Fanwood Borough Code and Land Addresses Rotary Club symbol still in use today is an an- Lutheran Church and School, 229 plaques for winning the Public Rela- Use Ordinances and the current Scotch Seniors Club to Wrap chor. Ask any seaman or boater about Cowperthwaite Place in Westfield. tions and Marketing Award recogniz- Plains Township Ordinances. The WESTFIELD – The Rotary Club the importance of an anchor. They ing the best use of new technology. This Ephemera section (photographs, pam- of Westfield on May 19 welcomed Season at Luncheon will tell you that an anchor keeps a FCC Sale Saturday award acknowledges the cooperative phlets and other materials), celebrat- Jose Aguiling, senior partnership WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity ship or a boat from drifting into effort the two libraries have made with ing the interwoven past of both towns, specialist with the Partnership and Senior Social Club will end its season danger. Especially in stormy weather, To Aid Mission Trip their website thejointlibrary.org. continues to expand. Community Data Services, Field Division of the with a luncheon on Monday, June 8, at an anchor can keep a boat from run- WESTFIELD – The First Congre- Originally developed for the purpose groups and organizations are encour- New York Regional Census Center 12:30 p.m. It will be served in the Holy ning aground or from being dashed gational Church will hold a Tag Sale of sharing news of the ongoing Joint aged to contact the libraries regarding based in New York City. Trinity Interparochial School gymna- on the rocks. The top of many an- this Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to Library project, the site has grown to posting of their own photographs and Mr. Aguiling spoke about the im- sium on First Street in Westfield. chors is in the shape of a cross. 3 p.m. at 125 Elmer Street in Westfield. highlight collaborative efforts by the documents to the Ephemera section. portance and impact of conducting Domenic and Phyllis Lisanti are in Christians believe that Jesus Christ All proceeds will benefit the church’s two municipal libraries. There currently The “Libraries and Autism: We’re the 2010 census in the local com- charge of catering and reservations. is our anchor. We may be tossed Youth Mission Trip to Wyoming this are three projects on this site: The Joint Connected” pages were developed as munity. Additional information on Signups took place at the club’s meet- about by the storms of life, but he summer. Digital Archives (thejointlibrary.org/ar- part of a 2008 initiative to assist li- the upcoming census is available at ing last month, but any members in- will keep us from being dashed to Items available for purchase at bar- chives, a digitized, searchable collec- brary staff with good customer ser- 2010Census.gov. terested in attending may call (908) pieces. gain prices will include toys, books, tion of books, newspapers, yearbooks vice for families of individuals with The Rotary Club of Westfield 232-0365 for further information. On a Saturday afternoon in May, bicycles, jewelry, lamps, small appli- and ephemera related to the history of autism. This project is the 2009 win- meets every Tuesday for lunch from There will be no business meeting ances and furniture. Early birds will the two towns; “Libraries and Autism: ner of the national ASCLA/KLAS/ 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. at the Westfield on June 8, but plans are being made for Local Student to Hold be admitted before 9 a.m. for a $5 fee. We’re Connected” (thejointlibrary.org/ NOD Award, presented annually to a Area “Y,” located at 220 Clark Street a day trip to the Platzl Brauhaus in After 1 p.m., all items will be reduced autism), and the Feasibility Study library organization chosen for its in Westfield. Guests are always wel- Pomona, N.Y. The trip date will be Hair Drive on Sunday in price. Snack foods, face painting, (thejointlibrary.org/study), featuring exemplary service to people with dis- come. For more information, visit announced and signups will be held at WESTFIELD – Brigid Ryan of hair wraps and balloons also will be information about the project to exam- abilities. It was selected as “Site of WestfieldRotary.com. the first club meeting in September. Westfield will run a hair drive for her featured. ine the possibility of forming a new the Day” by About.com in April 2008 high school senior project on Sunday, Fourteen youth will travel to the joint library to serve both communities. and featured in a School Library Jour- DO-IT-YOURSELF CLASSIFIEDS June 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. to benefit Wind River Indian Reservation in The fully-searchable archives, nal article in December. As a result, children who cannot grow hair due to Lander, Wyo. in July for a week of which continue to grow as more ma- requests for information, DVDs and 24/7 the condition Alopecia Areata. service projects including home re- terials are added, currently provide decals have come from all over the A donation of 10 or more inches pairs, painting and child care. Last full-text access to The Scotch Plains- United States and Canada, as well as WWW.GOLEADER.COM/CLASSIFIEDS of hair can help a child receive a summer, youth from the church made Fanwood Times from 1963 to the from Europe and Asia. wig. Those with only six to 10 inches a similar trip to Bluefield, W. Va. to donate can help defray the cost of Donations to the tag sale will be The Chelsea at Fanwood Proudly Presents Your Hometown Used Car Dealer the wigs. To participate or learn accepted through Friday evening, more, visit westfieldnj.com/brigids- June 5. Individuals with items they Fashion For Compassion hair-drive or e-mail Brigid at wish to donate who would like to Westfield [email protected]. Res- have them picked up may call (908) ervations are required. 233-3678. Join the Chelsea at Fanwood and The United Way of Greater Union County “Experts In Special Order” for an exciting Sample Sale featuring Designer Clothing and Accessories. A portion of all proceeds from this fun-filled fundraiser will be donated Need a special car? to the United Way of Greater Union County. Let your shopping make a We’ll find it! difference in the lives of others. WHEN: Sunday, June 7, 2009 TIME: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM WHERE: The Chelsea at Fanwood 295 South Avenue Fanwood, NJ 07023 For information call Ann-Marie at 908-322-7621 or Margaret at 908-322-3966. J.T. Auto Sales United Way of Greater Union County’s (UWGUC) mission is to ensure the health and human service needs of the community are identified and addressed in ways that create a better future for the residents of Greater Union County. UWGUC work to advance the common good for all in the areas of Education, Income, Health and Family Strengthening. Jeff O’Connor (908) 232-6022 Open to the public – Please join us for this event – Everyone is welcome! 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Friday, June 5, 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. Estate Planning Meet & Greet for Prospective New Members Nicholas A. Giuditta, III, Attorney at Law Shabbat Hallelu, an Erev Shabbat Service in Song, begins at 7:45 p.m. 908-317-3030 Rabbi Douglas B. Sagal For more information or to register, please call Cantor Martha T. Novick Light refreshments will be served. Rabbi Leah Doberne-Schor Being part of a community is important. Tours of Sunrise Senior Living will be provided by Carolyn Shane, Executive Director Tara Burns, Director of Community Relations David Gronlund-Jacob, Religious School Principal Come experience Temple Emanu-El... Jill Cimafonte, Early Childhood Education Director We look forward to you joining our community. Nicholas A. Giuditta, III TEMPLE EMANU-EL, 756 EAST BROAD STREET, WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 www.tewnj.org 908-232-6770 Page 8 Thursday, June 4, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION HonorScotch Plains-Fanwood Roll High School Third Marking Period

SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains- Marc Henry Estriplet, Tessa Felegy, Caitlin Foley, Fanwood High School Principal David Hayley Geller, Michael Goldstein, Jesse Haack, Elena Haggan, James Horning, Megan Huxford, Heisey released the school’s third mark- Lauren Katz, Will Kempner, Richard Krema, ing period honor roll. Rebecca Kreyer, James Leitner, Haley Lindenberg, To make the high honor roll, stu- Taryn Luby, Brianna Mahoney, Kyle Mahoney, dents must earn straight A’s if the Shannon McGovern, John McNally, Jake Merlo, Jessica Moore, Samuel More, Sara Moya, Michael student is taking four or five subjects, Napolitano, Jonah Offitzer, Folaranmi Ogunfemi, or at least five A’s and a maximum of Jennifer Palumbo, Michael Parada, Hyun-Jin Park, one B. To make the honor roll, stu- Lindsay Payne, Annahelena Pimenta, Joelle dents must earn no mark less than a B Pisauro, Brittany Reilly, Alissa Ricci, Michael and at least three A’s. Rizzo, Stephanie Robak, Amanda Rodriguez, SHOPPING FOR THE FOOD PANTRY…Holy Trinity Interparochial School Melanie Rome, Eve Rosenheck, Jacob Schaffer, sixth grade Westfield students took part in a student retreat day activity during Freshmen High Honor Roll Avika Shah, Jason Shaub, David Sherman, Rachael Catholic Schools Week. The students organized grocery lists, shopped for food Siegel, Emily Skaar, Bartosz Stawicki, Sarah- Meghan Allen, Omar Amer, Lisa Awaitey, Elisabeth Stein, Michael Swanek, Jamie Swanton, items and then helped stock the Westfield Food Pantry at Holy Trinity. In all, William Babis, Elizabeth Baldwin, Gregory Baliko, Rory Szeto, Elizabeth Tenzer, Rose Thompson, more than 100 items of food was purchased. Pictured are a few of the sixth grade Elijahu Ben-Michael, Dominika Blach, Kelsey James Tsipas, Gabrielle Vacca, Sebastian Valdes, MAKING A DIFFERENCE…Eighth grade teachers nominated Alex Choma of students with two of the food pantry volunteers, Tom Conheeney on the left and Boyea, Dominique Bray, Emma Budiansky, Teresa Georgeann Wallden, Hollis Wang, Ryan Wheeler, Mountainside for the Wallenberg Foundation Honoree award. Last month, he Bill Crandall on the right. Cannone, Adam Carabba, Daniela Caro-Esposito, Amanda White, Jessica Yorkovich, Matthew was notified that he was a finalist. At the ceremony in Parsippany, he was given Emma Cavaliere, Olivia Checchio, Jacqueline Zawodniak, Charles Zhou a Wallenberg Honoree Award and a $1,000 saving bond. He then traveled to Cirincione, Isabel Crystal, Russell Davis, Erin Trenton with other honorees to be recognized by the State Assembly in Trenton. Duncan Names WF Student Dempsey, Jennifer Denman, Madelyne Dhaliwal, Junior High Honor Roll Above, Alex is seated in the front row next to Marianne Balshone, who was rescued Margaret Diaz, John DiBattista, Nicholas Donatelli, Matthew Alfano, Stephen Allen, Mohammed by Raoul Wallenberg in Hungary from the Nazis. On Ms. Balshone’s other side Lauren Eckert, Destinee Edwards, Kori Alzoobaee, Stephanie Baier, Stephanie Baliko, is Rachel Schranck, a high school student at Governor Livingston High School Fleischman, Katherine Fletcher, Jaclyn Friedman, Marissa Berlant, Danielle Bernstein, Karolyn and graduate of Deerfield Middle School in Mountainside. A 2009 Presidential Scholar Jillian Gardner, Joshua Getman, Noelle Giacona, Buckridee, Jeremy Busch, Sarah Canfield, Timo- Carly Grossman, Ryan Henkels, Kevin Hesson, thy Carroll, Sophie Chou, Cyril Collantes, Victoria WESTFIELD – U.S. Secretary of Materials Science and Engineering, Brenda Ho, Stephanie Holmes, Jacquelyn Isola, Dalessandro, Joseph D’Annunzio, Vangelis J. Schliesske Receives Local Residents Education Arne Duncan announced as well as joining the Ultimate Frisbee Naomi Joseph, Melissa Keiser, Anthony Krajcsik, Dimopoulos, Lyndsey Douglas, Rebecca Dunn, the selection of Mark Vander Schaaf and Sailing teams. Kristen Lee, Bianca Marcazzo, Kelsey Mattimore, Zachary Flanzman, Christopher Fortunato, Mel- Master’s Degree Graduate Providence Brigid McGovern, Meghan McGrath, Daniel issa Goldberg, Samantha Goldner, Andrew AREA — The following local resi- of Westfield, who attends Union Since 1983, each Presidential McMillan, Matthew Monroy, Varshini Narayanan, Gorbunoff, Alexander Graham, Matthew Harris, James D. Schliesske received his County Magnet High School in Scholar has invited his or her most Margaret O’Brien, Chioma Onwuanaegbule, Noorene Helm, Samantha Henderson, Lauren Master of Science degree in Informa- dents were among over 990 students Scotch Plains, as a inspiring and chal- Raushan Palejwala, Emiddio Pelosi, Delaney Hirschhorn, Caitlin Hoynes-O’Connor, Michelle from Providence College who re- Reimers, Jennifer Schwarz, Cassandra Segulin, tion Systems from Stevens Institute 2009 Presidential lenging teacher to Jenkelowitz, Maxim Kachalov, Jennifer of Technology on May 21, 2009. The ceived undergraduate degrees during Abigail Slaugh, Tracy Staeudle, Nicholas Stawicki, Kickenweitz, Jeffrey Kranz, Leigh Kwasny, the College’s 91st Commencement Scholar. travel to Washing- Emily Stefanik, Cynthia Timko, Marissa Visci, Michelene Lambros, Alyson Linsenberg, Institute’s 2009 Graduate Com- Mark is one of ton, D.C., to re- Callum Wayman, Jaime Weisbrot, Emmett White, Samantha Mannino, Kimberly Many, Sruthi mencement ceremony was held on Exercises held on Sunday, May 17. 141 outstanding ceive a Teacher Keira Wiggins, Kristina Zekunde Narayanan, Daniel Nizri, Adam Offitzer, Domin- DeBaun Field at Stevens’ main cam- Annmarie Granstrand of Westfield American high Recognition ique Osterman, Nicole Ostrowski, Renata Pacaja, pus, Castle Point on Hudson, in received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Freshmen Honor Roll Neha Pannuri, Jason Pearl, Gina Pelosi, Kerry history; Katherine Sloan of Westfield school seniors who Award from the Steven Alleman, Nicolette Ambrosio, Alyssa Pierce, Morgan Puleo, Robert Purdon, Alyssa Hoboken. have demonstrated U.S. Department Apuzzio, Jourdan Archer-Sizemore, Allison Resnick, Michael Riesenberg, Traci Rigano, Lind- Mr. Schliesske earned his Bach- received a Bachelor of Science de- exceptional aca- of Education and Begalman, Jeremy Brenner, Elizabeth Buckridee, say Robinson, Kelsey Rossi, Laura Ruesch, Alanna elor of Science degree, summa cum gree in management; Christopher demic achieve- to participate in Christopher Burke, Laura Cappelli, Daniel Salituro, Eddie Sangern, Matthew Sawchuk, laude, in Computer Science from Zaffuto of Westfield received a Bach- Carabba, Zachary Carow, Jason Cepparulo, Krystel Stephen Scannell, Devon Sepe, Claire Shashaty, elor of Science degree in finance; ment, artistic ex- the recognition Charles, Abigale Churaman, Robert Colonna, Mackenzie Sizemore, Valerie Smith, Lauren Philadelphia University in May of cellence, leader- events. Grant Crandall, Lindsay Curtis, Jordan Dagostaro, Steinbeck, Aleksandra Szczuka, Justin Terry, Tracy 2003. He is also a 2005 graduate of Michael De Jianne of Mountainside ship, citizenship The teacher Taylor Dashiell, Francis Degnan, Alivia DeMaria, Toffolo, Andrew Van Haasteren, Emily Weinstock the U.S. Army’s Army Knowledge received a Bachelor of Arts degree in and service at Mark Vander Schaaf chosen for recog- Rosalie DePaola, Maria DiWane, Louis Dodge, Leaders (AKL) Program in Arling- political science; Meghan Wischusen Joseph Dunn, Alexandra Ehrenthal, Amanda Junior Honor Roll school and in their nition by Mark is ton, Va. and a 1999 graduate of of Cranford received a Bachelor of Ekstrand, Caitlin English, Jessica Esbrandt, Eliza- Ulises Barros, Kevin Basso, Alecia Battle, Arts degree in elementary/special community. The Presidential Schol- Laura Segedin, his Industrial Arts beth Gallo, Domenic Gubernat, Justin Haas, Paige Charles Beelitz, Steven Berkowitz, Remy Westfield High School. ars will be honored in Washington, and Technology teacher from Hammond, Sara Heiden, Karina Homentowska, Bernardo, Gary Binkiewicz, Rachel Blom, Rebecca Mr. Schliesske works for the De- education, Cum Laude. D.C., from June 20 to 24, for their Roosevelt Intermediate School. Matthew Jegede, Ian Johnston, Simon Johnston, Brand, Amelia Brause, Michael Burke, Graceann partment of the Army, PEO C3T/PM Kaitlin Kearney, Sara Killeen, Ezra Klein, Joshua Caramico, Francis Celardo, Bianca Chaves, De- SHERIFF’S SALE accomplishments. Knechtel, Alyssa Laki, Victoria Lesce, Alexandra Battle Command, currently located von Daly, Alexander Davis, Michael DelSordi, SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-(09002347) “Every year, for nearly half a cen- Area Students Graduate Loop, Edward Lopez, Evan Lubranski, Max Jacqueline Depew, Jack Diaz, Alan Dlugosz, at Fort Monmouth. He is the brother SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY tury, we’ve been honoring America’s Mahler, Mitchell Marcus, Alex Markovits, James Marisa Dolan, Robert Evans, Corey Fields, Geri of Harold Schliesske, Jr. of Alexan- CHANCERY DIVISION Marvosa, Anna McGuinness, Connor McGuire, UNION COUNTY best and brightest students, and every From Muhlenberg Flood, Kathryn Foley, Robert Frazee, Christopher dria, Va. and the son of Roseann and DOCKET NO. F-35649-07 year, they continue to make outstand- AREA – Muhlenberg College cel- Joseph McQuoid, Jake Metsky, Elise Miner, Mariel Freeman, Sarah Frier, Marc Fusillo, Kelly Gajdzisz, Plaintiff: LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSO- Mital, Dylan Mruczinski, Claire Muirhead, Daniel Toniann Gattozzi, Alexander Gonzalez, Stephanie Harold Schliesske, Sr. of Westfield. CIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ing contributions to society while ebrated its 161st Commencement on Nizolak, Cole Nowlin, Marisol Pacaja, Kristina Groben, Michael Henkels, Alexandra Joy, Sarah Paid Bulletin Board CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS goleader.com/express ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I LLC, ASSET- reaching milestones in their academic Sunday, May 17. Two area students Palazzolo, Emily Palmer, Dhruvi Patel, Emma Kavity, Zachary Koch, Amy Kocot, David Kreps, BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE3 pursuits,” Mr. Duncan said. graduated. Pearson, Daniel Pesin, Kaitlin Picone, Erin Pierce, Agatha Kuza, Michael Lauricella, Stephanie Leon, VS. Nicholas Poulios, Melissa Quarto, Miriam Defendant: ANGELO A. GRECCO; “This year’s Presidential Scholars Gregory Leischner of Scotch Plains Evan Levine, Oliviana Lumetta, Blake Lyons, KATHERINE GRECCO Reiserova, Margot Rejaud, Maria Paz Rivero, Michael Marsan, Kyle Mattson, John Maxwell, Reading is Good For You Sale Date: 06/24/2009 continue that trend,” he continued. graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Kathryn Romagnano, Justin Scholar, John Shell, Louis Mazzella, William McColly, Brendan Writ of Execution: 03/18/2009 Eli Silverstein, Andrew Skoog, Daniel Slegowski, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution “They are shining examples of excel- degree in Finance and Business Ad- McEvoy, Delia McGee, Errin McGowan, Todd to me directed I shall expose for sale by public lence in academics and in the arts, ministration. He is the son of Mr. and Allison Speck, Taylor Sprague, Sheila Strong, Morling, Timothy Nering, Amanda Nguyen, vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Christine Szpond, Nicole Turso, Sarah Katarina Nier, Kamisha Patillo, Ryan Reeson, TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- and are role models that all students Mrs. Steven Leischner and is a gradu- Vanbuskirk, Allison Whitehouse, Andrew Wil- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Dena Rice, Cory Rickmers, Jorge Rodriguez- WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of should emulate.” ate of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High son, Alexandra Zaller Larrain, Lauren Rosenthal, Julia Ross, Marissa said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Mark is the son of David and Eliza- School. Sacca, Carrie Salem, Jessica Schroder, Maria of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. beth Vander Schaaf. He attended Wil- Avrit Rubin of Westfield graduated Sophomore Seidel, Courtney Smeltzer, Christopher Smith, The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred son Elementary School and Roosevelt Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts Gregory Stein, Margaux Streep, Laura Toffolo, Ninety Six Thousand Six Hundred Twenty Seven High Honor Roll Devra Traiman, Benjamin Ungar, Michael Valle, and 54/100*** ($396,627.54). Intermediate School before going to degree in Psychology and a minor in The property to be sold is located in the Bor- Brie Adamczyk , Betsy Appel, Laura Arasin, David Van Wert, Siwei Wang, Kimberly Wenson, ough of Garwood in the County of Union, State of the Magnet High School. Spanish. He is the son of Charles Ellesse Bartosik, Micaela Bernardo, Sam Bhakuni, Brandon Wheeler, Allison Zimmermann New Jersey. Kyle Birnbaum, Erin Brown, Laura Bruce, Lauren Commonly known as: 600 Spruce Avenue, Mark will attend Rice University Rubin and Lenore Silver, and is a Garwood, New Jersey 07027. Buckley, Santino Butler, Joanna Carroll, Marianna Senior High Honor Roll Tax Lot No.: 14 (a/k/a 263 & 264) in Block 306 in Houston, Tex., where he plans on graduate of Union County Magnet Caruso-Gilbert, Charles Centinaro, Rebecca studying and conducting research in High School. Whitney Adams, Antonio Albano, Jennie goleader.com/subscribe (a/k/a Block 53) Chavan, Hayley Cornwell, Madeline Dillon, Jethro Altman, Anjli Bansal, Stephanie Bistis, Caitlin Dimentions of Lot: (Approximately) 80 feet x DiMeo, Jalynn Farmer, Gregory Favreau, Chris- 100 feet. Campbell, Christina Capece, Emily Carow, Nearest Cross Street: Maple Street topher Gilman, Richard Gorski, Camille Handy, Michelle Carroll, Donald Cejovic, Regina Chung Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- Amanda Ho, Emily Horowitz, John Howarth, Loy, Kelly Cianciotta, Gillian Clark, Adam Clark, SHERIFF’S SALE nicipal or tax liens that may be due. Peter Huether, Victoria Ingato, Julia Ingram, Danya Tax and prior lien info: At the time of publica- Kathryn Cockrell, Michelle Conway, Thomas SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-(09002313) tion taxes/sewer/water information was not avail- Jacobs, Emma Kaplan, Emma Kelly, Patrick Kelly, Cristiani, Colleen Curren, Lauren D’Aloisio, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY able - You must check with the tax collector for Steven Klee, Ezra Klemow, Megan Koederitz, Nicole Desando, Michelle Desantis, Jennifer CHANCERY DIVISION exact amounts due. Alison Koransky, Kenneth Lee, Anna Leistikow, UNION COUNTY Prior Mortgages and Judgements (if any): none DiGiuseppe, Rebecca Dorilus, Diana Ferrante, DOCKET NO. F-3666-08 Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Fifty Eight Thou- Katie Levitt, Conor Lockier, Isabel Lopez, Vidhan Michael Ferrara, Erin Finan, Kathleen Flor- Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA sand Six Hundred Fifty Eight and 52/100*** Malik, Hannah Markey, Jeffrey Marks, Nathalia Stagnato, Erica Goldberg, Naomi Goldstein, VS. ($458,658.52) together with lawful interest and Chrysalis Montoya, Emily Nagourney, Diana Ngo, Ben- Defendant: CHRISTOPHER A. DAVEY, costs. Alexander Hahn, Timothy Hauser, Kaylin CRYSTAL J. DAVEY, HIS WIFE, AND EACH OF Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- jamin Parisi, Alexander Parker, Akshay Patel, Jaichon, Brian Jascur, Kristina Kalkstein, Rebecca THEIR HEIRS, DEVISEES, AND PERSONAL tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Curtains & Silks Michael Pesin, Christina Reiman, Michelle Rogoff, Kaplan, Kapri Kreps, Karthik Kumar, Cara REPRESENTATIVES, AND HIS, HER, THEIR expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Anne Rubin, Danielle Schweizer, Elizabeth OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, money will be deposited into the Superior Court Levinson, Yan Li, Thomas Loop, Jessica TITLE AND INTEREST; MORTGAGE ELEC- Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Stranzenbach, James Sweeney, Andrew Vaslas, Loshiavo, Daniel Lubranski, Valerie Luby, TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Custom Window Lauren Williams, Caresse Yan BUDD BUILT IN VACUUM CLEANERS; STATE Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Teausha Matthews, Kayla McAlindin, Jenna OF NEW JERSEY and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Treatments Affordably McGarry, Jordan Metsky, Jessica Mindo, Nicole Sale Date: 06/24/2009 an order directing payment of the surplus money. Sophomore Honor Roll Mineo, Kathryn Moynihan, Gabriella Napoli, Writ of Execution: 03/27/2009 The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale Priced By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution will have information regarding the surplus, if Kimberley Agbo, Julia Babis, Emily Becker, Andrew Pansulla, Petros Petridis, Austin to me directed I shall expose for sale by public any. Lauren Berk, Elle Bernardo, Jerry Bi, Celeste Pfundheller, Ryan Rappa, Kaitlin Rau, Alyssa vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- There is a full legal description on file in the Bilkerdyk, Christina Bobyack, Timothy Bonacum, Riesenberg, Kimberly Rizzo, Gisella Rodriguez- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Union County Sheriff’s Office. Call for a free consultation TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Jeffrey Brody, Cassie Caminiti, Toni-Ann Capece, Larrain, Christina Romagnano, Christine Ruggieri, WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of sale for any length of time without further adver- Michael Chaia, Theresa Chrystal, Jacqueline Close, Derek Sands, Sarah Schaible, Danielle Sette, Kim- said day. All successful bidders must have 20% tisement. (908) 500-5209 Zachary Cohen, Evan Cole, Jennifer Cua, Meghan berly Shelus, Jessica Slegowski, Paul Spicer, of their bid available in cash or certified check at Ralph Froehlich the conclusion of the sales. Sheriff Cunningham, Matthew D’Apuzzo, Rebecca Kristen Spirko, Martin Sweeney, Henna Tailor, The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred Attorney: DiGiacomo, Jessica DiGiacomo, Nicolas Linda Timko, Ulysses Velasquez, Eric Williams, Eighty Thousand Three Hundred Forty Eight and ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC Serving Westfield since 2004 DiProspero, Rachel Dolan, Patrick Dougher, Kirsten Wright, Chang Yaramothu, Rachel Young 11/100*** ($280,348.11). 200 SHEFFIELD STREET The property to be sold is located in the Town- SUITE 301 Juliane Durett, Osazenoriuwa Ebose, Erik Ekstrand, ship of Scotch Plains in the County of Union, MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092 Senior Honor Roll State of New Jersey. (908) 233-8500 Commonly known as: 2298 Jersey Avenue, File No.: FCZ-95552 Alison Acevedo, Shenick Alcine, Keyana Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. 4 T - 05/28, 06/04, 06/11 Armstead, Kerilyn Bartley, Alana Batts, Chris- Tax Lot No.: 3 in Block 9004 & 06/18/09, Leader Fee: $187.68 topher Bauer, Lissy Benavides, Kristyn Berger, Dimentions of Lot: (Approximately) 40 feet x 100 feet. Michelle Bowman, Arielle Brown, Michael Nearest Cross Street: First Street SHERIFF’S SALE Bumiller, Laura Capoccia, Elizabeth Chen, Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-(09002312) Krista Ciecura, Laura Degnan, Joseph Del Prete, nicipal or tax liens that may be due. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY John Domanski, Tara Dorilus, Josef Ellis, Brian Prior Mortgages and Judgements (if any): none CHANCERY DIVISION Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Nineteen Thou- UNION COUNTY Flood, Alexandra Friedman, Lela Gallman, sand Three Hundred Eighty Two and 33/100*** DOCKET NO. F-34615-07 Nathan Ghabour, Amanda Gianni, David Gigiel, ($319,382.33) together with lawful interest and Plaintiff: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL Danielle Giordanella, Daniel Gore, Alison costs. TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN Haggan, Jacqueline Halpern, Devon Harrison, tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and TRUST 2005-2 Alexus Jegede, Emily Katz, Tiffany Kirkland, expenses, there remains any surplus money, the VS. Courtney Kolb, Timothy Kolterjahn, Paul money will be deposited into the Superior Court Defendant: SANTO NARDI; DEBORAH Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, NARDI; DEBORAH JORGENSEN, HER HEIRS, Koprowski, Mark Koransky, Dana Krajcsik, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to DEVISEES, AND PERSONAL REPRESENTA- Raychel Kruper, Erika Kuck, Leonard Kwashie, Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature TIVES, AND HER, THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR Aysha Lakhani, Uikyu Lee, Thomas Leong, and extent of that person’s claim and asking for SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- an order directing payment of the surplus money. EST; SUMMER A. HERZOG; COLE Roger Liu, Genevieve Lubas, Matthew The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale CONSULTASNTS, LLC; WACHOVIA BANK McQuoid, Liana Messina, Clinton Meyer, will have information regarding the surplus, if NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Kaitlyn Mills, Kelly Monroy, Wesley Morrison, any. Sale Date: 06/24/2009 There is a full legal description on file in the Writ of Execution: 03/23/2009 Saxony Nielsen, Brian Northrup, Anne Union County Sheriff’s Office. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution O’Halloran, Tyler Pfundheller, Jamie Pietrucha, The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Alexandria Pisauro, Kerry Plante, Mary Poillon, sale for any length of time without further adver- vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- tisement. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Kathryn Powell, Kyle Richers, Charles Ringel, Ralph Froehlich TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Philip Rivera, Daniel Rodriguez, Philip Sheriff WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Rosenkrantz, Michael Roth, Bridget Samaritano, Attorney: said day. All successful bidders must have 20% ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC of their bid available in cash or certified check at Elizabeth Schreiber, Adhitya Shah, Matthew 200 SHEFFIELD STREET the conclusion of the sales. Simon, Kevin Spaeth, Christian Speck, Andrew SUITE 301 The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred Steffen, Mangesh Tamhankar, Blake MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092 Thirty Two Thousand Five Hundred Ninety Nine (908) 233-8500 and 14/100*** ($532,599.14). Vanbuskirk, Brittney Veeck, Michelle Vena, File No.: XRZ-97337 The property to be sold is located in the Town Corinne Walker, James Walsh, Jennifer Yang 4 T - 05/28, 06/04, 06/11 of Westfield in the County of Union, State of New & 06/18/09, Leader Fee: $183.60 Jersey. Commonly known as: 1080 Prospect Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. Tax Lot No.: 86 in Block 306 Dimentions of Lot: (Approximately) 189 feet x 110 feet x 190 feet x 110 feet. Nearest Cross Street: Hamilton Street Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- nicipal or tax liens that may be due. Tax and prior lien info: At the time of publica- tion taxes/sewer/water information was not avail- able - You must check with the tax collector for exact amounts due. The plaintiff has obtained a letter of indemnifi- cation which will insure the successful bidder at sale in respect to Judgment #J-093655-1991, Judgement #J-076354-1996 Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Ninety Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Eight and 19/ 100*** ($599,958.19) together with lawful inter- est and costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. Ralph Froehlich Sheriff Attorney: ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC 200 SHEFFIELD STREET SUITE 301 MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092 (908) 233-8500 File No.: XCZ-95077 4 T - 05/28, 06/04, 06/11 & 06/18/09, Leader Fee: $204.00 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 4, 2009 Page 9 Westfield Junior Wins Harmonium Comp. Contest WESTFIELD — Michael Rosin, a study the “comfort zones” of each junior at Westfield High School, has voice and listen to Renaissance cho- won the Grand Prize in Harmonium ral music, with its attractive offerings Choral Society’s 12th Annual Stu- for each part. He also noted that con- dent Choral Composition Contest. certs such as those planned in May He was sponsored by Stefan Young, offer students a unique opportunity to professor of Composition and Theory hear what student winners did well. at Westminster Choir College, who Tim Laciano, a sophomore at New has taught Michael composition pri- Providence High School, was named vately for about two years. Runner-Up. His piece, “Virtue,” will His piece, entitled “Sapientia also be premiered at the concert, and Pacis,” sets the Old Testament verses he will receive $250 and the judges’ Wisdom 3:1-3 in Latin, one of four comments. texts provided by Harmonium for the Harmonium Choral Society, based contest. in Morris County, is a 90-voice choral Michael has composed for five society dedicated to inspiring and trans- years and studied composition for forming the community through mu- three years. As a freshman, he won sic. The society performs a diverse THAT’S A FACT…Club FACT – the “Fight Against Cancer Together” club at the New Jersey Music Educator’s repertoire of choral music at a high- Roosevelt Intermediate School in Westfield – recently completed a set of fundraisers Association Composition Contest. artistic level and advances the choral to help the Valerie Fund at St. Barnabas Hospital. The Valerie Fund’s children His pieces range from solo piano to arts through education, commissions outpatient centers are designed to help pediatric cancer patients and their families LESSON LEARNED…The junior and senior students of Union Catholic High in their struggles against this life-altering illness. Club FACT at Roosevelt raised full symphony orchestra. and community partnerships. more than $350 through several bake sales and a T-shirt sale. Proceeds were used School in Scotch Plains were provided with invaluable information on the dangers As the Grand Prize Winner, Michael In addition to sponsoring the an- of substance abuse and driving under the influence (DUI). To assist with the to purchase toys for the Valerie Fund Center. Club FACT students include, will receive $1,000 and, as do all nual Student Choral Composition pictured, left to right: back row, Amanda Christian, Sam Rohwetter and Victoria presentation, members of the Kean University DUI Task Force and Maria Esteves entrants, written comments from the Contest this year, Harmonium mem- of the Union County Prosecutors Office visited with the students and told them of Seagnamiglio with club advisor Tina McIntosh, and front row, Marissa Alvarez, their experiences with not only those convicted of drunk driving, but also the victims judges, who are professional musi- bers performed John Rutter’s “Re- Caroline Karmarsky, Becca Freer and Amber Johnson. and the families of victims of a drunk driving accident. Kean University Police cians or composers. Also, he will quiem” at Carnegie Hall in March Sergeant Brett Wyatt (pictured standing) provided details on the consequences of hear his work premiered by and will tour Spain and Portugal in DUI, while Mrs. Esteves spoke of a direct experience of losing her 8-year-old Harmonium at its concert in Madi- July. Groups Band Together daughter to the actions of a drink driver. The seniors were also given a chance to son, on Saturday and Sunday, May 30 The Arts Council of the Morris work with the drunk-driving simulator equipment manned by the DUI Task Force. and 31. Area named harmonium Outstand- Visit harmonium.org for detailed ing Arts Organization in 1998, as To Help Special-Needs Kids concert information. well as naming Anne Matlack, artis- SCOTCH PLAINS – Let’s Play In ally challenged and developmentally SPFHS Musical Groups Mr. Young described Michael’s tic director since 1987, 2003 Out- Italian’s mommy and me class, Tiny delayed children. style as neoclassical or neoromantic standing Arts Professional. Tots Therapy, Inc., and the Learning The June 6 fundraising carnival, and noted Michael’s emphasis on a Funding was made possible in part and Enrichment Center (LEC) in Scotch complete with fishing pond, face Emerge Victorious at Disney lovely melodic line. According to Mr. by grants from the Arts Council of the Plains are holding a June 6 carnival to painter, Fun Bus physical activities, SCOTCH PLAINS – Musical formed in competition at Disney’s Young, Bach, Chopin and Beethoven Morris Area through the New Jersey raise the funds needed to develop a Tiny Tots sensory tent, DJ, balloon groups from Scotch Plains-Fanwood MGM Studios. The day was capped influence Michael’s work. State Council on the Arts/Department Laugh Out Loud (L.O.L) class specifi- tent, bean toss, games for prizes, bake High School (SPFHS) participated in off with an awards ceremony at the Mr. Young recommended that stu- of State, a Partner Agency of the cally adapted to mainstream children sale and more, will be held from noon the 2009 Festival Disney music per- Indiana Jones Theater at MGM Stu- dents wishing to enter future contests National Endowment for the Arts. with mild special needs. to 3 p.m. at the LEC location at 551 formance event from April 30 through dios. The class, based on the Let’s Play Park Avenue. May 3 at Walt Disney World in Or- The following awards were be- In Italian “teaching through play” In addition to the children’s activi- lando, Fla. SPFHS was one of ap- stowed upon this sensational group method developed by Catiana ties, there will be many for adults, proximately 10 schools taking part in of high school musicians: Celentano, will bring a variety of kids including a silent art auction and the event. The SPFHS Wind Ensemble re- into a learning and play group where Tricky Tray baskets. The SPFHS Raider Marching Band ceived a Superior Rating, won Best in they can acquire basic academic, life Catiana Celentano, the founder and and Color Guard, the Moonglowers Class and the Gold Award for Best and social skills. director of Let’s Play In Italian, said, Jazz Ensemble, the SPFHS Concert Concert Band Overall. The SPFHS The objective is to integrate chil- “It’s so important to give this oppor- Choir, Select Choir and Las Symphonic Band received an Excel- dren with and without special needs so tunity to children with challenges. Cantadoras Women’s Choir, the lent Rating. The SPFHS Concert that, when they get into public school, Plus, the opportunity for other chil- SPFHS Symphonic Band and the Choir received a Superior Rating, won the kids will realize there is no differ- dren is enormous; not only do they SPFHS Wind Ensemble performed Best in Class and took home the Sil- ence between the two groups. learn to be sensitive and understand- on the trip. ver Award for placing second in over- The money raised to support this ing, but they gain the self esteem that The Raider Marching Band and all choral ensembles. Las Cantadoras, special L.O.L class will be used to comes from being role models.” Color Guard marched down Main the women’s select choir at SPFHS, cover a myriad of expenses, includ- The rain date is June 7. Admission Street in Disney’s Magic Kingdom as received a Superior Rating, won Best ing the purchase of special tools, is $10 in advance and $12 at the door. part of the “Dreams Come True” pa- in Class and garnered the Gold Award equipment and teaching supplies For more information or to pay in rade on Thursday, April 30. Earlier for the Best Choral Group at the fes- needed to meet the needs of emotion- advance, call (908) 322-KIDZ (5439). that same day, the Moonglowers Jazz tival. The SPFHS Select Choir re- Band played a 20-minute set to a jam- ceived a Superior Rating and won packed audience at Cosmic Ray’s Star- Best in Class for its group. light Café in the Magic Kingdom. And finally, Albert Wu and Ryan Losetwopoints.com On Saturday, May 2, the three cho- Reeson, two student musicians, won PENNIES FROM HEAVEN…Val Williams, McKinley Elementary School nurse, ral ensembles participated in compe- the Outstanding Accompanist Awards challenged the student body to join in the program “Pennies for Patients,” a charity that helps raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Students •NJ State-Approved Online tition at the Saratoga Springs Resort, as piano accompanists for Select were asked to bring in any spare change that they had found or collected, and the and the two instrumental groups per- Choir and Las Cantadoras. results tallied over $800 in donations. This money will help fund more research to find a cure for children who suffer from potentially life-threatening diseases. Defensive Driving Course Pictured, left to right, using the coin machine at TD Bank in Westfield, are: fourth Brunner School Children’s grade students, Andrew Orenberg, Michael Rodriguez and Madelyn Jacobs. •Remove Two Points from your License Garden Stays in Full Bloom See it all on the web in color . . . •Reduce Auto Premiums SCOTCH PLAINS – Parent volun- each child had an opportunity to do www.goleader.com teers, along with 182 students from the some planting. Joe Toro, owner of Toro Jump Start Pre-K, Landscaping, do- preschool, PDD nated manpower to Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. (Pervasive Devel- prepare the garden opmental Disorder) for planting. “25 Years Experience” and kindergarten Sanguiliano Gar- Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer classes at Brunner den Center offered School in Scotch a discount and do- Plains recently par- nated the mulch to FAMILY LAW ticipated in a gar- give the garden den workday in the beds a finished · Divorce · Domestic Violence Brunner School look. 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For More Information: www.wmlnj.org and click on Online Calendar or call 908-272-0200 908.789.4090 x4140. 550 East Broad Street, Westfield www.dughihewit.com Page 10 Thursday, June 4, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION SP PBA Says Mayor Not Working Mayor of SP Disrespect Police by More Letters to the Editor In Good Faith to Avert Layoffs CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 Removing Agenda to Honor Police The Scotch Plains Mayor keeps repeat- ended with no further explanation or dis- The Mayor of Scotch Plains has failed ing with all council members present to ing how she has been working tirelessly cussion. in her attempt to undo an injustice and ask for a vote to pull the resolution off the to avert police officer layoffs, but behind April 2009, we finally met with the Mayor Malool Responds to Letter instead, once again, has chosen to insult agenda. We have been informed that the the scenes this statement is anything but mayor. She asked us to negotiate our the police officers that put their lives on vote was carried 4-1 to support this en- the truth. The police department has been contract in an effort to avert layoffs, we From NJ State PBA President Wieners the line every day in defense of the com- deavor. The resolution was pulled and the targeted for several months and little or agreed, not knowing the layoff plan was munity. May 11-15 is designated as Na- chief and the rest of the police officers nothing has been done to find a way to already approved and implemented. She I do not often respond to letters to the dollars. Mr. Wieners’ statement that the tional Police Week, this is a non-political present were left to be embarrassed in work with department officials in a good still hadn’t provided any financial docu- editor, in spite of the fact that many of township has “wildly” changed its posi- way to honor all of the men and women front of the public. faith effort to avoid this issue. ment or met with police administration. them contain inaccuracies and are often tion regarding required cost savings, dem- who put on a badge and willingly go into Instead of being forthright with the The PBA approached the township During this meeting, the mayor was asked misleading. On this occasion, however, onstrates his complete misunderstanding harm’s way to protect the citizens of the public and the police, the mayor chose to administration in 2008 about contract ne- about voting for the contract extension in with the current fiscal crisis facing our as to what is going on in our township. United States, as well as to honor those cover-up her actions and pretend the gotiations. A contract extension for 2009 2008 and responded that she didn’t know municipality and the state as a whole, I Despite claims to the contrary, no fi- officers who have paid the ultimate sacri- resolution’s absence was a simple mis- was approved unanimously by all council what she was voting for, but was told by feel it necessary to clear up some mis- nancial information has been withheld fice and died in the line of duty. take and then wait two weeks after Na- members including the mayor. the manager it was a good idea so she statements contained in a letter from N.J. from the PBA. Rather, the PBA’s one At the council meeting on May 12 with tional Police Week to read the same reso- In January 2009, only two weeks into voted in favor of it anyway. State PBA President Anthony Wieners OPRA (Open Public Records Act) re- the Chief of Police and nearly all of the lution and offer veiled compliments to the her administration, the mayor approached April 2009, the PBA hired, at no ex- appearing in last week’s paper. quest for the township budget was re- officers of the Scotch Plains Police De- police officers, which not surprisingly two police officers in the parking lot of pense to taxpayers, a financial expert to As a policy, the township council and sponded to in a timely manner as pro- partment present, the mayor chose to make none were in attendance. the Quick Chek and shockingly engaged look over the town finances and budget in I have tried to negotiate with both of the vided by law. Indeed, the budget requested a political statement resulting in the ulti- The mayor and council members who them in a conversation about the upcom- an effort to help resolve any financial township’s unions without comment to by the PBA was provided to the PBA’s mate disrespect by willingly and con- followed her lead should be ashamed of ing budget. During the conversation, she issues. Even with this, the town still would the press. We believe this is a necessary attorney the morning after it was intro- sciously proposing to remove the resolu- their actions for sinking to such a low openly talked about police layoffs. In not provide any financial data. component to maintaining positive rela- duced. tion honoring the police from the agenda. level by politicizing a week set aside to fact, Officer Ostrowski then pulled his May 21, 2009, the PBA and our labor tions and getting a deal that benefits both Contrary to the statement by Mr. The resolution, which is passed every honor our service. patrol vehicle into the lot and the mayor counsel had the first meeting with the the township and its employees. How- Wieners that I withheld information re- year throughout the country, was on the PO Jason Everitt, President commented that he was a “dead man township regarding contract negotiations ever, considering Mr. Wieners’ state- garding the layoff list and despite his original agenda however, the mayor in- Scotch Plains PBA Local 87 walking,” a reference most commonly in an effort to avert layoffs. The PBA ments, I feel it necessary to provide the implication that I chose which officers explicably decided in a last minute meet- used to describe a criminal on the way to presented a proposal to save money and facts regarding the township’s position to would be laid off, the township is gov- a death sentence. the township indicated they would re- both the residents of Scotch Plains and its erned by the rules and regulations of the This is perhaps more disturbing be- spond. They did not respond and, in fact, employees. N.J. Civil Service Commission, and has cause in an April 2009 meeting with the submitted the final layoff plan to the state The township has been engaged in ne- followed each and every procedural re- PBA, the mayor indicated that she was the very next day. Officer Ostrowski and gotiations with our local PBA representa- quirement for contemplating layoffs. The not aware just how bad the budget crisis a civilian police employee are to be laid tives, as well as the SPPWRA, in an township’s layoff plan was submitted to was until sometime in February. When off on June 22. attempt to reduce costs and avoid layoffs. the commission and until such plan was questioned about her comments regard- When the final plan was announced on Mr. Wieners is not a member of our local approved, it was kept confidential. Once ing layoffs of police, the Mayor responded May 27, 2009, the mayor sent the PBA a PBA’s negotiations team and has never the plan was approved by the commis- by telling a high-ranking administration letter complete with an ultimatum in- met with me or any member of the admin- sion, the PBA and all affected unions official that the threat of layoffs is a good forming us that if she receives an accept- istration as part of these negotiations. were notified of what positions were “negotiating tactic.” able proposal before June 15 she will Since January, the township has engaged included in the plan. The specific indi- In January 2009, during a meeting with amend the budget and avert the layoff of in negotiations with our PBA to attempt viduals selected for layoff is governed the PBA, then Township Manager Mr. a police officer. No further explanation to reach some mutually acceptable alter- by seniority, and the township has no Capabianco stated that no police officers was provided as to what is acceptable. native to layoffs. Various township rep- ability to bypass these seniority require- would be laid off and he thought it would The only thing the mayor is avoiding is resentatives – including myself – have ments. be a bad idea to ever consider such a real solutions. Every time the PBA feels met with our local PBA in January, Feb- Contrary to Mr. Wieners’ statement move. This is the general feeling that was that we have made progress in averting ruary, March and April. The township’s that I ignored the chief’s request to avoid also expressed by the prior manager be- layoffs, the mayor seems to change her labor counsel has also set up meetings at layoffs by waiting for federal grants, fore his retirement in August when the words or actions. In a recent conversation my direction and such meetings continue recipients of federal COPS grants will WE HAVE A WINNER…The Juniors Woman’s Club of Westfield awarded its 2009 last two officers were hired on the transfer with a police officer, she stated if the to this day. not be notified until September. Since scholarship to Brigid Leigh Ryan of Westfield High School. Brigid will attend program from other police agencies. police department cuts or comes up with Although Mr. Wieners refers to travel- the township budget must be passed in Emerson College in Boston and major in Post Film Production. Pictured above, from On March 30, 2009, the township sent $25,000 then Officer Ostrowski may be ing throughout the state to help local June, we will not have sufficient infor- left to right, are: Erinn Murray, Brigid Ryan, Patty Bromberg and Tara Brodo. the original layoff plan to the Civil Ser- able to avoid being laid off. governments work with the PBA to avoid mation to include COPS grants in our vice Commission for approval without It is hard to imagine that one would put layoffs and says he is surprised that I have budget to assure necessary funding. If all ever meeting with the PBA, the police that price on the head of public and officer not worked with him, at no time has Mr. COPS grants are provided as hoped, any administration or introducing a budget. safety when there are many alternatives. Wieners, nor any member of the state police officer laid-off could be rehired. Red Cross Disaster Training The council received no input at all of This becomes more troubling consider- PBA, contacted me or any member of the It is true that I was scheduled to honor what the impact of their proposal might ing that the council is well aware that administration, and no member of the our police force via resolution during be. according to state and county statistics state PBA has attended any of the nego- National Police Week. This resolution Set for Froehlich Center April 2009, the PBA met with Greg our department should be operating with tiations sessions described above. was delayed by one meeting. I have Fehrenbach, an outside consultant hired anywhere from 56 to 62 officers, not the The purpose of the township’s negotia- apologized publicly to our police depart- WESTFIELD – The Tri-County Red a Red Cross volunteer. by the town, who informed us that 27 current understaffed level of 46. tions with our local PBA has been to ment for this delay, and stated that my Cross, in its continued efforts to re- Volunteers who are 18 years or older township employees would be laid off Nonetheless, on June 23, 2009, Officer reduce the impact of potential layoffs by decision to delay the initial resolution cruit and train over 500 Disaster Shel- and would like to become a Disaster including four police officers, two police Christian Ostrowski, also known as “dead obtaining cost savings to allow the town- was not meant as a reflection on our ter volunteers, invites individuals to Shelter Volunteer, can attend one of civilian employees and one police super- man walking,” a decorated and disabled ship to reduce and/or eliminate the need dedicated police force, or the value we participate in the first of a three-part the already scheduled trainings by reg- visor demoted. We were told by Mr. Iraqi War veteran recruited to come and for layoffs. The township has proposed place on services they provide to the series to become Disaster Shelter Vol- istering at tricountyredcross.org/ Fehrenbach that the only remedy to the work to protect his hometown, will be that the PBA agree to eliminate a portion township. layoff plan would be to nullify the current kicked to the curb and be out of a job. of the 3.75 percent across-the-board sal- The township council, the administra- unteers. The next class will begin on dc.html or calling the Red Cross at contract, agree to a zero percent increase ary increase that they have enjoyed this tion and I are still willing, in the short Wednesday, June 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. (908) 756-6414, ext. 21. Det. Mark Lynch, Delegate at the Ralph G. Froehlich Public Safety The Tri-County Red Cross is work- for this year and pay back salary that we Scotch Plains PBA Local 87 year, contribute some amount towards time remaining before the budget must were already paid in 2009. The meeting their health benefits or present other rea- be passed, to work with our collective Building, 300 North Avenue in ing with two other chapters serving sonable ideas sufficient to allow the town- negotiations units to attempt to elimi- Westfield, and run for two additional Union County, the Westfield ship to save enough money to preserve all nate the need for any layoffs. To do this, consecutive Wednesdays, June 17 and Mountainside and Colonial Crossroads Delaying Retirements for Cops in ’06 police officer jobs. The PBA has failed to however, it will be necessary for the June 24, also from 6 to 9 p.m. Partici- chapters. Additional trainings, open to agree to any of the township’s ideas or PBA to come into negotiations with a pants must complete all three parts to the public, are continuously being Has Cost Westfield $1.2 Million present any viable options of its own. willingness to work with the township to serve as a shelter volunteer. added throughout the Greater Union Rather, they have steadfastly adhered save money. The township is facing one I recently read The Westfield Leader Furthermore, when the PBA negoti- to the position that the township should of its most difficult economic years in This past year in Union County County area. Training classes can be article regarding the threatened layoffs ated its last contract with the town in simply find money from other places to recent history. We urge the PBA to rec- alone, several fires resulted in the arranged specifically for civic organi- of town employees including the per- 2006, we asked for our holiday pay to be pay for their increases, even if this is at the ognize the significance of this crisis and displacement of several local fami- zations, houses of worship, businesses sonnel of the police department of which rolled into our base pay for pension pur- expense of other township jobs, other work with us to save money and jobs. lies, flooding pummeled the Mid- or other groups that want to be trained I am a member. In the article, Council- poses. This would have been a benefit for township employee benefits or increased Baseless claims and misstatements of West sending residents from their to help when help is needed most. man Caruana states that a cost savings the PBA and a no-cost factor for the town. taxes. what has occurred by outside state PBA homes for weeks, and building col- of $140,000 would be enough money to After much haggling, the contract was Despite the PBA’s refusal to offer any representatives that have had no involve- lapses appear to be an ever-increas- WHS Alum Zarrillo avoid cutting four or five employees in settled with the insistence from the town contributions to save officer jobs through ment in township matters will serve only ing occurrence. When disaster strikes 2009. Since Councilman Caruaua is the that the roll in only be put in the last year reductions in their own benefits or salary to create additional tension and animos- and people are forced from their Graduates from Adelphi finance policy chairman, I am sure he is of the contract (2009). This, in turn, forced increases, the township – through spend- ity between the township and its em- well aware that there is a minimum of those six employees who were locking to ing cuts in other areas – was able to reduce ployees. Now is the time to work to- homes, the Red Cross responds by WESTFIELD – Natalie Zarrillo of six members of the police department retire in 2006 to stay until now to receive its original layoff plan from three officers gether for the benefit of the township, its opening shelters and providing food, Montclair, daughter of Nick and Sally who are retiring by the end of 2009, and the benefit. That $420,000 sum that the to one police officer. Presently, the town- employees and its residents. clothing and comfort. Zarrillo of Livingston, was awarded Disaster Shelters volunteers lend a her master’s degree in Social Work two others that will retire within the town could have been saving since 2006 ship needs to save less than the $500,000 Nancy Malool first two months of 2010. The differ- if those employees retired, has cost the originally stated because we were able to Mayor, Scotch Plains helping hand to those in need in their from Adelphi University on May 21. ence in pay between these top paid town over $1,200,000. Mr. Caruana was cut spending by almost a half a million neighborhoods and sometimes across Since 2004, Natalie has been the patrolman, detectives and supervisors one of the councilmen who voted for the the country. The Tri-County Red Customer Excellence Manager at the with longevity pay and a new hire with- clause to be put in 2009, now he is the one Cross, through a Union County grant, Village Center for Care in New York out longevity is roughly $70,000 per constantly making threats of furloughs Union County News is recruiting and training volunteers City where she is responsible for, man or woman. That is a cost savings and layoffs. to staff local chapters during times of among other things, the care and man- alone of roughly $420,000 to the town. Maybe the people making these poor Trailside Center Offers I haven’t heard Councilman Caruana and costly decisions should be the ones disaster. Volunteers are given free agement of a geriatric community. make any statements about this in his taking a furlough classes of just nine hours to become Prior to this position, she was a Affordable Family Fun certified shelter volunteers, and then social worker at Jewish Family Ser- address to the council or the town, just Det. Jim McCullough threats of layoffs. Westfield PBA Local No. 90 are entered into a nationwide data- vices of Los Angeles, in Sherman Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella base to be called on if disaster strikes. Oaks, Calif., and a social worker at Volunteer commitments can be as Flushing Manor Care Center in Councilman Caruana Responds to For something different, educa- tables around Lake Surprise and a small as six hours in the volunteer’s Queens, N.Y. tional and inexpensive to do, con- pond by the museum are just two hometown, or three weeks in Louisi- She graduated from Westfield High Police Det. McCullough’s Letter sider the Trailside Nature and Sci- examples. Since 1956, volunteers with ana. All one has to do after the initial School in 1995, and received her Please permit me to respond to tation last month, the finance committee ence Center. It’s in the Watchung the nonprofit Trailside Museum As- training classes is attend one training Bachelor’s Degree at Hartwick Col- Westfield Police Detective Jim will meet with department heads in mid- Reservation in Mountainside, a short sociation have provided key support, exercise a year to maintain a place as lege in Oneonta, N.Y., in 1999. McCullough’s Letter to The Editor. De- June to discuss further staff reductions. drive from anywhere in Union County. including classrooms, displays, fur- tective McCullough has served the Town Our stated goal is to find the ways and Admission and parking are free, and nishings, equipment and special of Westfield with outstanding distinction means to save every job. In this process, that’s hard to beat. projects including a donation of Deadline Extended for for many years, and I sincerely thank him part of our plan is to reach out to our Trailside is a perfect way to spend $56,000 to build the stunning beech for his dedication and service. I hope the employees to identify potential retire- an afternoon with youngsters. A gi- tree exhibit. Town of Westfield has reciprocated in ments that could save other positions in kind and served him well too as a faithful our work force. Perhaps Det. McCullough gantic beech tree seems to grow right The Museum Association currently Homestead, Senior Freeze and dutiful employer. If so, the Town and can help us get a head start and encourage up through the floor. It’s the center- has about 150 members, many of piece of many hands-on, walk- whom first visited Trailside with their TRENTON – Governor Jon for both programs was June 1. its officials are certainly deserving of a the eight officers he speaks of to begin Corzine has announced that the dead- Homeowners who are 65 or older or more accurate portrayal of the facts, and substantive retirement conversations with through exhibits that let visitors crawl children, or when they were young- perhaps also the courtesy of a prior meet- Mr. Gildea so that we can forecast the through a hollow log, explore a rock sters. Their continued dedication is a line for New Jersey’s senior and dis- disabled and have received a Homestead ing to exchange information and criti- savings towards maintaining staffing lev- formation, visit up close with live wonderful tribute to the special role abled homeowners to file 2008 Home- Rebate application but have not yet filed cisms, or clarify points of view, as is the els in our outstanding police department. turtles, fish and frogs, discover wood- that Trailside plays in the life of Union stead Rebate applications has been can do so by phone by calling (877) 658- customary practice in any work place. It is flat wrong to state that we are cur- land night life, and much more. County families and residents. extended to August 17, 2009. The 2972, or they can file online through the Det. McCullough is laboring under rently “well aware” of any retirement There is also a full slate of educa- For more information about deadline for filing a 2008 Senior Division of Taxation’s website at three false impressions in his personal commitments beyond the potential one tional programming. Workshops, spe- Trailside or to find out about Mu- Freeze (Property Tax Reimburse- state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/. attack upon me. He correctly believes we currently have in hand. ment) application has also been ex- The automated phone and Internet that near-term retirements in the Westfield Det. McCullough is also mistaken when cial events, summer camps and fam- seum Association membership, call ily programs are all affordably priced. (908) 789-3670 or visit ucnj.org/ tended to August 17. The original filing systems are available 24 hours Police Department would mitigate the he says that holiday pay rolled in with the deadline for filing 2008 applications a day, seven days a week during the need for potential layoffs; however he is base pay for pension purposes would have Many of the activities take place on trailside. wrong to assert that “as finance policy been a “no cost factor to the Town”. and about the 13 miles of scenic trails filing period. Those homeowners who chairman (Caruana) is well aware that That self-serving position conveniently that wind around the Watchung Res- were aged 65 or older or disabled as there is a minimum of six members of the neglects the concept of compounding, ervation. We’ll Help Your Business of December 31, 2008, and have ques- police department who are retiring by the and that by combining the numbers and How did Union County come to tions about the Homestead Rebate, or end of 2009 and two others that will retire increasing the base, we would be increas- host this first-class, state-of-the-art who have not received a 2008 appli- within the first two months of 2010.” ing the number used to calculate the pen- facility? Trailside is a standout ex- cation and believe they are eligible, Unfortunately, neither the finance com- sion for retiring officers. Given the demo- should call the Homestead Rebate mittee, town council nor town adminis- graphics of our department, this would ample of the lasting impact that vol- unteers can have on our public re- Hotline at (888) 238-1233. trator Jim Gildea has any such knowl- definitely have cost the town more money The Homestead Rebate application edge. To date, only one officer has begun at that time. sources. Many years ago, a volunteer the administrative process towards a year- Finally, Det. McCullough attempts to named Mildred Rulison set up a col- deadline has also been extended for end retirement, and I understand it is non- overstate my personal roll in the 2006 lection of feathers, leaves and tor- tenants. The tenant rebate application binding at this stage. Until other officers labor agreement when he says I “voted for toise shells in a garage. From this (Form TR-1040), which is filed with begin the same administrative process, the (holiday pay) clause to be put in”. The modest foundation, Union County the applicant’s New Jersey income tax information about potential retirees is what fact is that I voted for a contract, not a opened the Trailside Museum in 1941. return, was due on April 15, 2009. it is every year — highly speculative and clause. The labor agreement was the re- It was the first nature museum in New For tenants who have already filed often the subject of endless rumors and sult of a lengthy mediation process, which their 2008 New Jersey income tax shifting decisions. was resolved with an assigned arbitrator Jersey. Volunteers stepped up to help fill returns, but did not complete the ten- As we discussed in our budget presen- who recommended a specific contract to ant rebate application even though both the Town and the PBA. Det. the exhibits with minerals, fossils, Garwood Lions Elect McCullough knows this first hand since eggs and many other local specimens they were eligible, the new filing dead- he was a member of the PBA Bargaining from their own collections. These line is August 17. Tenants who are not Officers for Club Year Committee at the time and the Memoran- donations firmly placed the fledgling required to file a New Jersey income GARWOOD – At a recent meeting of dum of Agreement dated 12/20/06 bears museum in the local “trail-side” tra- tax return, or who are filing their the Garwood Lions Club at The Station his signature. Both parties agreed to all of dition of the National Parks System. return under extension can still file Restaurant in Garwood, the election of the current contract provisions, which Today, volunteers at Trailside help only Form TR-1040 to apply for a officers for the upcoming club year took included the holiday pay provisions and a Homestead Rebate, and have until place. Assuming their duties in July will change in health insurance coverage, run special events, summer camps and workshops. They help clean and November 2 to do so. be President Christine Guerierro, First which produced significant savings to the Tenants who need to speak to a Vice President (VP) Patricia Quattrocchi, Town while providing PBA employees maintain the Watchung trails and they Get Back On Track Second VP Timothy Hak, Recording with comprehensive medical coverage. have contributed many improvements Division representative can contact Secretay Mary Maszczak, Correspond- On balance, it was a fair agreement to over the years. Sturdy new picnic the Customer Service Center at 1- ing Secretary Peggy Briggs, Treasurer both sides and Det. McCullough over- [email protected] (888) 213-8623. For more informa- Jim Marano, Lion Tamer Theresa Quigley states my limited role by neglecting to Read 100 Years tion on the 2008 Senior Freeze (Prop- and Tail Twister Mary Eammons. mention that the agreement was both (908) 232-4407 erty Tax Reimbursement) Program, The Lions recycle used eyeglasses, mediator-driven and approved by a unani- of the newspaper or to obtain an application, residents sponsor the borough’s Halloween parade mous vote of the town council. The Westfield Leader can call (800) 882-6597 or visit and support vision-related projects and Sal Caruana online at state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/ borough organizations. To learn more, Westfield Councilman propfrez.shtml. call Peggy Briggs at (908) 654-4977. goleader.com www.goleader.com A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 4, 2009 Page 11 Margaret Ebert, 68, Devoted to Family; – Obituaries – Was Employed at St. Helen’s Church Anne Chapin, 69, Reference Librarian; Margaret Wall Ebert, 68, of she was quick tempered, straight- Westfield passed away peacefully to-the-point and a fighter, although on Monday, June 1, at her home, those who knew her best will re- Active With Junior League and CSH surrounded by her loving family. member her gentle, caring and lov- Anne Stone Chapin, 69, of Peoria, Noor Fahmy. Born and raised on Staten Island, ing side. She thought many times Ill. died on Friday, May 8, at the A memorial service will be held N.Y., she lived in Westfield for 40 about the good people she encoun- Proctor Endowment Home in Peoria. at the John C. Proctor Endowment years. She graduated from Staten tered along her way and felt a strong Born March 27, 1940 in the Phil- Home at a future date. Interment Island Community College with a need to thank them for making life ippine Islands to the late John Proc- will take place at a private ceremony degree in business administration. a little better. She wanted family, tor and Anne Morris Stone of Peo- at Springdale Cemetery in Peoria, Peg was a member of the Parish friends and especially her sons to ria Heights, Ill., she grew up in Ill., with arrangements by Wright Community of St. Helen in Westfield remember her and to know she is at Peoria and graduated from the Dana and Salmon Mortuary of Peoria. and was a full-time employee of the peace with God. Hall School in Wellesley, Mass. She Online condolences may be sent to church for 13 years. Although she Peg had been in the care of the received a Bachelor of Arts degree www.wrightandsalmon.com. performed many functions for the Center For Hope Hospice for the in History from Douglass College June 4, 2009 church, the part of the job she loved past five months and was very at Rutgers University in New most was helping all the brides with pleased with the excellent care she Brunswick and lived for many years Fred D. Felter, 76 their wedding arrangements. was given, so please make dona- GIFT OF GARDENING…Kay Cross ( in the yellow hat) accepts The New Jersey in Mountainside and Westfield. Fred D. Felter, 76, a resident of St. Prior to working at St. Helen’s, tions in her name to the Center For Clean Communities Council’s award for beautifying the garden at the north side She was an active member of the Petersburg, Fla., formerly of Ocean she was a full-time wife to her hus- Hope Hospice, 1900 Raritan Road, of the Westfield Train Station in NJ Transit’s Adopt-A-Station Program. The Junior League of Elizabeth- Grove, died on Thursday, May 28. band, Charles, and mom to her two Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076. Rake and Hoe Garden Club of Westfield’s successful Project Sunshine campaign Plainfield and was a longtime vol- Born in Warsaw, Ind., he had owned sons, Charles and Michael. A Memorial Mass will be offered called for filling Westfield and Mountainside with daffodils, many of which are at unteer and manager of the Jumble and operated Fred’s Deli in Scotch She was the beloved wife for 45 at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 8, at St. the train station site. Joining Mrs. Cross are other club workers, including Bridget Store, the philanthropic fund-rais- Plains for more than 40 years, until years of Charles Ebert, Sr. and the Helen’s Roman Catholic Church of Howlett, Irene Greenstein, Clare Minick, Joan Daley, Jill Sitcer, Alice Cowell, devoted mother of Charles, Jr. and Peggy Smith, Erica Fried, Letty Hudak, Onnolee Allieri, president of The Garden ing thrift store run by the Junior 1999. Westfield. Club of New Jersey, Anna Daurio and Beth Hanscom. League in Cranford for families in Mr. Felter also coached Little League his wife, Sheila, and Michael. Peg Arrangements are under the di- crisis. She also volunteered and and played “senior” softball. He served was the loving sister of Frank, Tom rection of the Dooley Colonial served on the board of directors at as an ASA umpire in Monmouth. and Robert Wall and the late Bar- Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in Rake and Hoe Club Honored the Children’s Specialized Hospital A United States Army veteran of bara Wall. She also will be deeply Westfield. in Mountainside. the Korean War, he was a member of missed by her three grandsons, Sean, June 4, 2009 She earned her Master of Library the American Legion in New Jersey Kevin and Ryan Ebert. Orlando Tartivita, 86 At Clean Communities Banquet and Information Science at Rutgers and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a Peg was a character. Everyone University and worked as a refer- lifetime member of the Disabled who knew her would remember that Orlando Tartivita, 86, of Westfield WESTFIELD – For the past two the entire club who worked on this died on Monday, June 1, at Over- years, Chairpersons Kay Cross, Beth project. Kay Cross accepted the ence librarian both in New Jersey American Veterans and an active and at the Peoria Public Library and member of the Korean War Veterans look Hospital in Summit. Hanscom and Letty Hudak of the plaque for the club. Concetta Tartivita, 87 Born in Pagliara, Sicily, he came Rake and Hoe Garden Club of During the Project Sunshine Cam- Bradley University in Peoria, Ill. Association. She is survived by two daughters, Surviving is his daughter, Marion Concetta Ceccio Tartivita, 87, of to the United States in 1956, set- Westfield have organized members paign, members also planted daffodils Westfield died on Wednesday, May tling in Westfield. to plant and care for the daffodils and at the Westfield Community Players, Anne Proctor Chapin (and her hus- C. Felter of Pinellas Park, Fla. band, Robert Bauslaugh) of A graveside service will be held at 27, at her home. Mr. Tartivita was the owner of plants at the north side of the Westfield the Westfield Area “Y,” the Hetfield Born in Pagliara, Sicily, she came Orlando’s Barbershop on South Av- Train Station in NJ Transit’s Adopt- House in Mountainside, the Westfield Brevard, N.C. and Elizabeth 2:15 p.m. today, Thursday, June 4, at Dearborn Chapin of Beaverton, Bay Pines National Cemetery in Bay to the United States in 1956, settling enue in Westfield for many years. A-Station Program. Memorial Library, at the entrance to in Westfield. His wife of 69 years, Concetta On the evening of May 20, the Brightwood Park, at the Reeve House, Ore.; a brother, Harry C. Stone and Pines, Fla. his wife, Sally, of Peoria, Ill., and Donations may be made to DAV Mrs. Tartivita was a seamstress. Tartivita, predeceased him on May 27. project was honored at the Sixth the future home of the Westfield His- Her husband of 69 years, Orlando Surviving are a son, Santo Annual Clean Communities Awards torical Society, and at the Miller-Cory four grandchildren, Andrew Chapin, Memorial Program, P.O. Box 14301, Sarah Fahmy, Yasmina Fahmy and Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301. For Tartivita, died on Monday, June 1. Tartivita; a daughter, Mary Banquet held at The Newark Club in House Museum in Westfield. Surviving are a son, Santo Tartivita; Tedeschi; eight grandchildren and Newark. The Rake and Hoe Garden Club of more information, see veteransfuneralcare.com and sign the a daughter, Mary Tedeschi; eight grand- nine great-grandchildren. Twelve club members represented Westfield has a long-term reputation children and nine great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was for its service to the community and Education Invites Kids registry. June 4, 2009 A Mass of Christian Burial was offered yesterday, Wednesday, June 3, Westfield Rescue Squad donations to worthy causes. The For ‘CSI’ Adventure offered on Saturday, May 30, at St. at St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church club’s membership is diverse, span- Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in in Westfield. Entombment took place Seeks Further Funding ning all ages, interests and occupa- WESTFIELD – The Education Eunice J. Wilson, 78 Fund of Westfield will sponsor “CSI Eunice J. Wilson, 78, died on Westfield. Entombment took place at at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia. WESTFIELD — The Westfield tions. The club feels that its diversity Saint Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia. Arrangements were under the di- Volunteer Rescue Squad is still short is one of its greatest strengths. Each (Cool School Investigation), an ad- Monday, June 1, in Morristown. venture taking place in downtown Born in Plainfield, she had lived Arrangements were under the di- rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, of the amount needed to provide member brings knowledge to the rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. essential services during 2009, Rob- group, sharing it the way a friend Westfield, on Saturday, June 6, from in Fanwood for over 40 years, then 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Whiting, before moving to 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. In lieu of flowers, please make ert Barrett, president, has announced. shares seeds or cuttings with another Memorial donations may be made to donations in his name to the Westfield Mr. Barrett indicated that the aver- friend. For children ages 5 and up, clues Morristown four years ago. She at- will be placed all over the down- tended Trenton State Teacher’s Col- the Westfield Rescue Squad, 335 Rescue Squad, 335 Watterson Street, age donation was good, but that rela- Federated with The National Gar- Watterson Street, Westfield, N.J. 07090. Westfield, N.J. 07090. tively few families in town had con- den Club and The Garden Club of town in order to solve the “Mystery lege. June 4, 2009 June 4, 2009 tributed. “I guess many people feel it New Jersey, the club has between 50 of the Missing Chalk.” The adven- Mrs. Wilson was a former mem- is the other fellow who needs the and 70 members, all of whom share ture will begin on the front lawn of ber of the United Methodist Church rescue squad’s ambulance,” Mr. one thing in common: a love of flow- The Presbyterian Church in in Plainfield, loved to cook and was Borough Girl Scouts Seek New Members Barrett said, “but last year, the squad ers and gardening. For membership Westfield, located at 140 Mountain an avid reader. took care of over 2,400 people who questions or information, call Avenue. Her husband, Carter R. Wilson, MOUNTAINSIDE – The tration form, available at suddenly became the other fellow. Maryann Pietruszki, membership The investigator who solves the predeceased her in 1988. Mountainside Service Unit of the Girl mountainsidegirlscouts.com, the The squad was able to help because chairperson, at (908) 789-9254. mystery in the shortest time will Surviving are two sons, Steven C. Scouts Heart of New Jersey Council Mountainside Public Library and the others contributed to last year’s drive.” win a gift basket worth $150. The Wilson and his wife, Maria, and currently is recruiting Girl Scouts of Deerfield School and Beechwood “Even though we have not reached Usher Boards Plan school with the highest participa- Craig E. Wilson and his wife, Su- all ages. Girl Scouting begins with School offices. our fund drive goal, we will try to tion rate will win a Pretzel Day san; two sisters, Joyce Beliakoff Daisies in kindergarten and concludes Forms should be returned to the render the same efficient and com- Annual Day Sunday from The Education Fund. The cost and Barbara Nichols, and one with high school seniors. Beechwood or Deerfield School office plete service as in the past,” Mr. SCOTCH PLAINS – The combined will be $5 per investigator. brother, Robert Jeremiason. The Mountainside unit is an active or mailed to: Mountainside Girl Scouts, Barrett stated. usher boards of St. John’s Baptist Funeral services will be held at group of Mountainside residents with c/o 1125 Ridge Drive, Mountainside, He reminded residents that no mu- Church will celebrate their Annual Temple Sisterhood Sets 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, at the nearly 275 registered members. Girls N.J. 07092 by Monday, June 15, for nicipal or governmental aid is re- Day this Sunday, June 7, beginning at Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South are invited to become part of the unit, troop placement in September. ceived to help in providing the emer- 3:30 p.m. at the church. Sunday Rummage Sale Avenue in Fanwood. Interment will where they will have opportunities to Assignment to a troop is done by gency medical service to the Town The Reverend Earl Bright, pastor CRANFORD – The Sisterhood follow at Hillside Cemetery in take part in fun activities, make friends available space within each troop; the of Westfield. All operating funds of Bound Brook’s First Baptist of Temple Beth El Mekor Chayim Scotch Plains. Visitation will be 6 and learn by doing. only limitation being the number of come from the contributions re- Church, will be the guest speaker. His has announced that it will hold its to 9 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, June 5, Anyone interested in having their available troop leaders. For further ceived. officers, ushers, choirs and congrega- annual Rummage Sale on Sunday, at the funeral home. daughter join Mountainside Girl information, call Carol Goggi at (908) The rescue squad requests tax- tion members will accompany him. June 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will In lieu of flowers, donations may Scouts is asked to complete the regis- 789-9420. deductible contributions be mailed St. John’s Baptist Church is lo- take place at the temple, located at be made to the Bishop Janes United to or dropped off at the rescue squad cated at 2387 Morse Avenue in Scotch 338 Walnut Avenue in Cranford. Methodist Church, 22 South Finley building on Watterson Street just Plains. For more information, call Men’s, women’s and children’s Avenue, Basking Ridge, N.J. 07920. off the South Avenue circle. (908) 232-6972. clothing, household items, bric-a- For additional information or to ex- brac, toys and miscellaneous items press condolences, please visit Gray Funeral Homes will be available at the rummage www.fanwoodmemorial.com. June 4, 2009 HUNG UP!! sale, according to event Chairper- Since 1897 son Jessica Hoff-Gottschalk. Memorial Service Set ‘American Idol’ Offers Lesson For more information about the event, interested individuals may For Suzanne Gude About How We Judge People call Temple Beth El Mekor Chayim A memorial service will be held for at (908) 276-9231 during office Georgia Suzanne Elizabeth Van Wolf By Milt Faith, Executive Director hours. Gude of Westfield, who died on De- Youth and Family Counseling Service cember 12, 2008. It will take place at See it all on the Web! 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2009, A TV Viewer Writes: Do you watch up a sign saying, “Out-laws welcome; at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, lo- cated at 414 East Broad Street in “American Idol”? 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By DAVID B. CORBIN The 22-4 Lions had an 11-8 edge in once. Christine Feldbauer singled and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times hits over the 20-4 Blue Devils but had an RBI sacrifice fly, while Cyndil Three hits just out of the reach of four of them went for extra bases, Matthew and Sara Connery each Blue Devil gloves sparked a three- including a two-run homer from singled and Emily Tebbetts contrib- run fourth inning and provided the Rebecca Schaefer (3-for-4, 3 RBI) uted an RBI. momentum for a five-run fifth that and a solo blast from Tara Knapp (2- Blue Devil pitcher Aly Moskowitz guided the visiting North Hunterdon for-3, 2 runs scored). Blue Devil Katie breezed along quite well for the first High School softball team to a 10-4 Esler had a bunt single and an RBI three innings before being tapped in victory over Westfield in the semifi- single and scored a run. Kim the next two innings and relieved by nal round of the North Jersey, Group Townsend, Katie Abruzzo and Tara Jamie Wisniewski. Moskowitz fin- 4, Section 2 tournament on May 27. Criscuolo each singled and scored CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GETTING THE TEAM BACK IN THE GAME…Raider Joe D’Annunzio, center, gets swarmed by his teammates after whacking a two-run homer in the fifth inning against the Mustangs. D’ANNUNZIO WHACKS 2-RUN HOMER, TWO SINGLES Mustangs Buck Raiders, 6-3, For Section Baseball Crown

By DAVID B. CORBIN to a 6-3 victory over visiting, second- ers, Raider Gary Bienkiewicz and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times seeded Scotch Plains-Fanwood in the Mustang Schroeder. Binkiewicz Joe Marciano hit a three-run home North Jersey Group 3, Section 2 cham- yielded seven hits and four walks, run and Brian Schroeder followed pionship game on May 30. while striking out three. Schroeder with a solo blast in the bottom of the The game that was rescheduled moved his ball around the plate well third inning to guide the top-seeded from the previous day set up a show- with his slider and finished with eight J.F. Kennedy-Iselin High School team down of two undefeated, 9-0 pitch- CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

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June 29th – July 2nd, 2009 CAMP FEATURES: Raider Basketball Camp Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Drill Stations teaching the fundamentals of the game: ball handling, dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, defense, one-on-one moves & team offense Where: Kehler Stadium Daily Contests: one-on-one, foul shooting, hot shot and knockout June 29-July 3 and July 13-17 Game play, T-shirts www.fanwoodsportscamps.com Camp Directors: Maggie McFadden & Nancy Babbitt For information call JOE MARINO: 908-612-9515 For More Information call: 908-464-2686 or email: [email protected] Camps are run by Scotch Plains Fanwood High School Make checks payable to WBA. Send applications and checks to: Email: [email protected] Joe Marino: P.O.Box, 1134 Mountainside, NJ 07092 District Adult Teachers and Coaches Page 14 Thursday, June 4, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Devil’s Den For His WHS Career, Devil of the Week Brandon Molson Jenkins Did OK-K-K-K-K Golf By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Chuck Hood was the prototypical side of the first base bag. It then tailed relief against Elizabeth. The career Norm Koury player. The captain of into foul territory down the right-field strikeouts total trails only Chlan (246, the 1966 WHS baseball team that went line. By the time the right fielder was 1963-65) and lefty Bob List (239, Devils Den Correction: 22-4 under Captain Nemo, Hood was able to track the ball down, I was 1953-55). Last week’s Devil of the Week a tough-as-nails, dirty-uniform, shirt- standing on third base … with the For his three-year career, Jenkins was incorrectly listed as Sean out kind of guy. most pathetic triple in the history of averaged 11.89 strikeouts per seven Scrudato, a lacrosse player. The During his senior baseball year, WHS baseball! I almost felt that I innings. In comparison, Chlan aver- real Devil of the Week was Ryan “Captain Collision” had a couple of should have apologized to Santorini.” aged 9.29 and Lanning 9.39. List’s Scrudato (Sean’s brother), a 1,600- beauts at home plate, one at Rahway Santorini hooked up with WHS’s career innings aren’t known, but he meter and 3,200-meter star on the and the other in a home game against Greg Chlan in some memorable mano- averaged 11.96 k’s per seven innings track team. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times a forgotten opponent. “Both catchers a-mano battles back in the mid-1960s. in his senior year, 1955. Jenkins was HEADING SOUTH TO VIRGINIA…Blue Devil senior Jessica Thompson signs had to leave the game before another Santorini was unbeaten as a high at 12.98 k’s per seven innings as a to play volleyball at Virginia Union University in Richmond, Va. in the fall. pitch was thrown,” Hood said, sound- school pitcher and was drafted by the junior. are at Roosevelt Intermediate School ing proud even through the e-mail. Atlanta Braves. Chlan, who owned a “Chris has developed from a thrower and Wilson Elementary School, in the Hood usually batted either leadoff couple of ’64 American Legion wins into a pitcher; he has learned to pitch main lobby/office. For more informa- D. Blair Corbin’s (for his speed) or cleanup (for his RBI over Santorini, was a Kansas City to batters,” said Brewster, who caught tion, check sharetheglove.org. D. Blair Corbin’s ability), and he had some interesting Royals draftee. Chlan, Anderson and Tokash in high ALUMNI SWIM MEET memories of facing Union’s Al Santorini broke into the majors at school. “He has an outstanding work Matt Morgan, co-captain of this Santorini, arguably the best right- age 20. In a six-year career with the ethic, and a willingness to learn. And, year’s state championship boys swim hander to ever pitch against WHS. Braves, San Diego Padres and St. best of all, he was willing to take the team, is putting together an alumni Some might even say the best righty Louis Cardinals, he was 17-38 with game on his shoulders.” meet as his senior project. He is cur- Blue Devils Raiders ever in Union County. 268 strikeouts in 493 1-3 innings. THIS AND THAT rently looking for alumni to partici- “Until his senior year, the only thing Twice he was an eight-game winner. Congrats to the golf team on win- pate in the meet, which will be held he ever threw was his fastball, and, Chlan never reached the majors, but ning its second straight Union County this Sunday at the Westfield Area “Y,” obviously, that was more than enough he spent eight years (1968-75) in the championship, and 28th in school his- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Most of the events to overpower most everyone he came minors, including the last three at AAA tory. Led by Brandon Molson’s 76, are 50’s, and the whole event is for fun Walk Down Memory Lane up against,” Hood said. “But in my Omaha, compiling a 50-43 record. the three-stroke win over SP-F came and a gathering/bonding of the past, first at-bat against him during my To be sure, WHS has had some despite the loss to injury of confer- present and future of New Jersey’s senior year, he threw three curveballs outstanding right-handed pitchers ence medalist Mike Fietkiewicz. No. 1 aquatic community. After the From the archives of The Westfield School Soccer Game. Connors and to me that had me bucking at the since I moved to town in August 1959 My sources tell me left fielder Mike meet, there will be a reception at the Leader and The Scotch Plains- the other 71 elite athletes (36 boys, 36 knees. I was even more helpless than ... Smitty Lanning, Tony Reid, Jim Lessner made a homer-saving catch Morgans, 846 Tice Place. Fanwood Times – goleader.com. girls) participated in the second an- I was when I knew that he would be Smith, Marty Howarth, Chlan, Don against Watchung Hills last week that This is the third such Alumni Meet, Click archives. nual event sponsored by POWERade throwing nothing but heat. Anderson, Frank Tokash, Bobby might have been better than his double- the first two having been put together June 1, 2006: The Blue Devil soft- on June 15, at Blackbaud Stadium on “As I walked back to the bench, Jester, Jeff Stember (the only WHS saving catch against SP-F in the county as senior projects by Lauren Win- ball team lost, 3-2, in a dramatic eight- Daniel Island in Charleston, S.C. dejected and with my head down, I pitcher to pitch in the majors), Jeff final. (P.S. In that Watchung Hills chester (’05) and Luke Baran (’07). inning thriller to top-seed North June 2, 2002: The Raider boys passed Coach Koury. He looked at me Kole, K.C. Knobloch, Kevin Morris, game, Aiden Scanlon showed that For more information, contact Matt Hunterdon (25-3) in the finals of the finished in a tie for second place with and said, ‘Get your head up, son, Clint Factor, Chris Infantino, Chris WHS already has a nice No. 1 starter Morgan at (908) 233.6436 or North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 Toms River South in Group 3 at the nothing you could do about that. Those Vogel, Kris Williams, Steve Cheek, for next spring.) [email protected]. championship before a crowd of 600 NJSIAA Group Track and Field were three Triple A curveballs.” Matt Williams, Brian Butts, Jay Cook The tennis team came up just short COLLEGE UPDATE in Clinton Township. Sophomore Championships in Egg Harbor. Raider Later in that game Hood got an- and Billy Hearon, among others. in its bid for another Tournament of Dan Liebowitz (WHS, ’08) had a third baseman Erin Scialabba and senior Ray Williams was the star of other chance at Santorini. And right near the top of that list is Champions title, but it did go 29-2, fine freshman year for the Franklin freshman designated player Cyndil the weekend, collecting 38 team “I managed to get my bat on one of Chris Jenkins, who last week wrapped and won its third straight state Group and Marshall golf team. A four-year Matthew (2-for-4) each banged RBI points, with three firsts – 100, 200, his fastballs,” Hood said. “I hit a hard up his third varsity season, and WHS 4 title. This year’s senior tri-captains letterman at WHS, Liebowitz helped singles. 400 meters – and a second – long ground ball, but I swung so late that career, and will soon be choosing be- – James Chu, Greg Luppescu, Dean the Dips win their conference and June 4, 2005: Blue Devil junior jump. Should Williams had won all the ball just managed to say on the fair tween attending Stanford and signing Thompson – were four-year starters qualify for Division 3 national tour- Jeff Perrella finished second in the four events he would have been just a pro contract, depending on what on teams that had a combined record nament. He made all-Centennial Con- 3,200-meter run and sixth in the 1,600- the third boy in state history to do so. Heroux to Compete happens in this month’s Amateur of 113 wins against just six losses. ference, all-Mid-Atlantic region and meter run at the Group 4 Track & June 2, 1999: Raider senior Blair Draft. Through weekend play, juniors was one of five golfers selected to the Field Championships at Egg Harbor Woodward placed second in the long In NCAA Div. I Track The 6-foot-7-inch Jenkins is not Graeme Stahl and Scott Bernstein had national all-freshman team. In 15 to qualify for the Meet of Champions jump with a leap of 22’6.75” and tied Brandon Heroux, a Westfield resi- just some tall kid who can throw a advanced to Tuesday’s quarterfinal rounds, Liebowitz averaged 77.1 (MOC). Blue Devils Mike Woods for sixth in the high jump with a dent, and freshman at The College of baseball pretty hard, while having round of the Doubles Tournament. strokes. and Mike Gorski in the pole vault and height of 6’6” at the Meet of Champi- William and Mary, will head to trouble keeping his cap on straight. Another “too early” ending for the Lauren Gelmetti (WHS, ’05) fin- Raider Kyle Rowbotham in the 400 ons held at Frank Jost Field in South Fayetteville, Ark. on Wednesday, June He is actually a multi-talented, multi- softball team after its 10-4 loss to ished her softball career by going 19- hurdles also qualified for the MOC. Plainfield. 10, to compete in the NCAA Division sport student-athlete. He was a semi- North Hunterdon in the sectional semi- 1 on the mound, helping the Tufts June 2003: Blue Devil senior June 3, 1998: Stirred by their one- I National Track and Field Champi- starter on the WHS varsity basketball finals. But a 20-4 record isn’t shabby, softball team finish third in the coun- Megan Connors, the goalkeeper on run loss to Cranford earlier in the onships in the javelin event. team as a sophomore. And he could and, in fact, it’s the most wins ever for try. The Jumbos were 44-3 this year. the girls soccer team, was named to season, the Raider baseball team gave Heroux, is currently ranked 17th in have been a contributor on the state a first-year WHS softball coach Suffering her only loss to Coe 1-0 in the McDonald’s All-American High the Cougars a dose of their own medi- the nation, and has broken the fresh- champion swim team the past two (Caitlin MacDonald). the national semifinals, “Gelmo” cine by pulling off a 6-3 come-from- man, school, Richmond Invitational, years if he’d continued down that path. A HELPING HAND ended her career with a 46-8 record, See photos of Sports: behind victory in Scotch Plains. The Tribe Open, and Colonial Confer- In fact, WHS coach Bob Brewster put Brett Johnson (WHS, ’10) is once third most wins in school history. victory earned the Raiders a share of ence records with a throw of 227’5" the bat in Jenkins’ hands as the desig- again lendingWeichert a helping hand for the DEVIL OF THE WEEK on www.goleader.com the Watchung Conference National this season. He is also the first thrower nated hitter when he wasn’t pitching, needy. The junior first baseman on This week’s winner of a free sub of Westfield/N. Hunterdon Softball Division title. Senior DougWeichert Bishop in William and Mary history to earn and he hit a solid .370 with six extra- this year’s WHS county champion 2008-09 from Al the Owner at SPF/JFK-Iselin Baseball bashed two solo home runs. Senior All-Region recognition, when he base hits, including a home run. junior varsity team, Johnson is part of Westfield Subs (261 South Avenue, SPF/Somerville Baseball Adam Baumwoll rapped a double competed this past week at the East- Archrival SP-F had one of the state’s the Share The Glove program, which East, now open seven days a week) is Group 3 Track & Field and junior Joe Franzone brought him ern NCAA Regional Championships best hitting teams this spring, yet collects old and unused baseball equip- Brandon Molson. The sophomore home with an RBI single. in Greensboro, N.C. Jenkins fanned 29 Raiders in 16 in- ment – gloves, bats, balls, etc. – and fired a 76 to finish second individu- nings in two matchups. On a hot and makes them available to the under- ally and help the WHS golf team win muggy UCT final on May 16, he threw privileged inner-city kids. the Union County championship. 151 pitches in the first nine innings of Last year Johnson and his Confir- Next week the Devil of the Year will the county final (an eventual 2-1 10- mation sponsor, Joe (the Mailman) be announced. inning loss), allowing the Raiders just Wheatley, collected more than 70 The Devil’s Den appears Thursday one hit, while striking out 15. gloves, quite a few bats and dozens of in The Westfield Leader during the In three years, Jenkins compiled a usable balls, which were donated to school year. Contact us with com- 14-7 record, with 235 strikeouts in the Jackie Robinson Baseball League ments, complaints and suggestions at Weichert 138 1-3 innings. This year he was 7-1 in Jersey City. [email protected]. Win or not, with 82 k’s; the lone loss came in Collection drop sites in Westfield WHS4EVR!

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By FRED LECOMTE Kubernet yielded 15 hits, striking out Ridge pelted a fastball for an RBI Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times five, walked two and hit two batters in single, swiped second and scored on Seeking its first North 2, Group 3 seven innings. Reliever Colin Klika Ricky Shevlin’s double to give the sectional crown in 20 years, the sec- allowed two hits, one walk and took Raiders a 4-3 advantage. ond-seeded 22-3 Scotch Plains- the loss. The Pioneers plated four runs in the Fanwood High School baseball team “We had several costly defensive fifth when H.R Gorski and Tyler squeezed out an 11-10 victory over errors that almost cost us the game Sanchez each hammered two-run hom- visiting sixth-seeded Somerville in a but, overall, pitching was not bad. ers. The Raiders roared back with six wild game that saw four lead changes Kosenick settled down, Ridge came runs. Ridge walked. Shevlin and on May 26. Catcher Louis Mazzella in and did a good job and then Gary Henkels each singled to load the pods became an instant hero when he struck did what he had to do. He was a little then D’Annunzio uncorked a fly ball the winning blow in the eighth in- pumped up; overthrew a bit in the to right that was dropped, sending ning. sixth but settled down and was his three runners home. Nick Bonadies, Raider starting pitcher Jon normal self,” Raider Head Coach Tom who also had his 100th hit, followed Kosenick was tagged for three runs (2 Baylock said. with an RBI double to deep centerfield. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times unearned) in the first inning, but es- The Pioneers took a 3-0 lead in the Maroney peppered an RBI double and GETTING THE PUTOUT AT FIRST BASE…Raider first baseman Kevin Maroney awaits the throw from second baseman caped the second and also third with- first inning when two runners Maxwell banged an RBI single to put Marcus Rivera as pitcher Gary Binkiewicz looks on. out allowing a run when Mike Ridge trampled the plate on a misguided the Raiders in front, 10-7. (shortstop), Marcus Rivera (second) throw to first and Phil Kresefski The Pioneers tied the score in the and Maroney (first) pulled off a double tapped an RBI single. The Raiders sixth when Tim Coy cracked a two- play. Ridge took to the mound for two immediately answered when run triple and Gorski added a sac fly Mustangs Buck Raider Nine for Section Crown innings before being relieved by ace Maroney and Kevin Maxwell both to right. In the top of the eight, Bryce pitcher Gary Binkiewicz, who im- singled. Maroney then swiped third Gibbons reached first on an infield CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 proved his record to 9-0 by holding and came home on Rivera’s single. In bobble but back-to-back force plays strikeouts, while allowing eight hits with his fastball, we were hitting the “It was a 1-0 pitch. I was just look- the 13-11 Pioneers to three runs on the third inning, Maroney rapped his initiated by shortstop Ridge and sec- and walking two. ball hard. But we just didn’t get enough ing to put good swings on the bat, like two hits and one walk. 100th hit with a standup double and ond baseman Rivera ended the threat. “To righties, he was trying to stay hits together. Our hits were all over the I have been trying all year. He left one Pioneer starting pitcher Sean scored on Maxwell’s double to right. In the bottom of the inning, Rivera away with his slider, to run it away off place, not in a bunch,” Raider Head up there and I got a good swing on it,” worked a walk. Binkiewicz hooked a the plate. He’s got a good slider, a Coach Tom Baylock said. D’Annunzio explained. single to right. Mazzella, the number good fastball. He’s a good pitcher! Nick Bonadies (run scored), Lou In that three-run fifth, Maroney nearly Newark Academy Stops nine batter, stepped up to the dish and When you come this far, you got to Mazzella (run scored), John Max- tied the game with a long fly ball that scorched a shot to the centerfield fence have, at least one, and they have it,” well (RBI), Ricky Shevlin and Mike was caught at the centerfield fence. to bring home the winning run. said Raider centerfielder Joey Henkels each added a hit but it was “Joey is always a competitor. He “Offensively, it’s a team effort all D’Annunzio. D’Annunzio, who had Schroeder’s does what we have to do to succeed. Blue Devils, 3-2, in TOC the time. It’s never one or two guys. If “He threw a fastball, a nice slider number. After grounding to second in Kevin Maroney just missed one in that the top of the order is not getting it and we didn’t make adjustments to the the first inning, D’Annunzio hopped big inning we had. Who knows? A By DAVID B. CORBIN win at doubles. We just needed one of done, it doesn’t matter. Bottom, slider. A couple at bats, we got some a single over second in the third, little bit here and there and it’s a differ- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times our singles players to come through,” middle of the order, anyone that gets good swings on him. Towards the end hammered a two-run homer in the ent ball game,” said coach Baylock. A thriller at third singles went in Blue Devil Head Coach George up in a game-winning situation, we’re of the game, I thought he was getting fifth, where the 22-5 Raiders scored In the bottom of the third, the 22-4 favor of Greg Holtzman to give the Kapner said. “Their three singles confident that we can pull through it. tired and he wasn’t throwing the slider all three of their runs, and beat out an Mustangs’ first two batters drew walks. No. 2 ranked Newark Academy boys players all stepped up and played Mazzella came up with the big hit and for strikes that much. When he came infield single in the seventh. After a groundout back to the mound, tennis team a 3-2 victory over No. 1 great matches. Their kids won. I’m proved that he’s a good hitter,” said Marciano golfed the ball just enough ranked Westfield in the Tournament not disappointed. We had a great sea- coach Baylock. to clear the centerfield fence then of Champions held at Inman Sports son.” “Coming up in a big spot, I was Schroeder crushed his no-doubt-about- Club in Edison on May 28. Earlier in the season, Newark Acad- shaking, my heart was beating 10 it solo homer to make the score 4-0. With the team match tied 2-2, emy handed the Blue Devils their times as fast, but I had to come big for “The first one was a good pitch and Holtzman edged Blue Devil Justin only other loss with a 3-2 score but the team. First pitch, fastball, meat- the kid just went down and took it off Snyder, 7-5, in the first set then won Westfield later won 3-2 to even the ball right down the plate and I hit it off his ankles. I didn’t think it was going the second set, 6-4. After dropping score. Thompson figured in both of the fence. I’m speechless right now out of here. I thought it was just a fly the first set, 4-6, to Quentin Monaghan those matches by losing to Caputo in and cannot believe it,” said Mazzella. ball and it carried. The next one was at first singles, Blue Devil Adam Reich the first meeting then by winning the “One thing about this team is that a home run. It was a mispitch because won the second set, 6-1, but lost the second meeting. they’re very resilient. They don’t quit! the pitch was supposed to be an inside third set, 6-0, to set up the exciting During their four-year stretch se- They have heart and battle back. pitch to back him off the plate. He finale. niors Thompson, James Chu and Somerville helped us out with some (Binkiewicz) lost focus for one pitch The 29-2 Blue Devils’ doubles team Leppescu have been members of a errors (seven), but we helped them and left it up right over the middle of easily rolled over their opponents team that has amassed a 113-6 out as well (three). They know that, the plate,” coach Baylock said. early in the match. Scott Bernstein record, three straight Group 4 titles with our bats, we can explode and After the Raiders got back into the and Graeme Stahl swiftly defeated and an NJSIAA Tournament of score runs and that’s one of the rea- game with their three runs in the fifth, Grant Shalet and Andre Rivera, 6-1, Champions title. The last loss the sons why we’re in the spot we are in Marciano tapped a two-out single and 6-2, at first doubles then James Chu Blue Devils had to a public school now,” concluded coach Baylock. the next two batters walked to load the and Greg Leppescu stopped Om was in the 2006 sectional finals Somerville 300 043 00 10 bases in the bottom of the inning. Jay Pathak and Neil Sethi, 6-0, 6-3, at against Bridgewater-Raritan. (Also Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 103 060 01 11 Stolz, who had singled in the second second doubles. Blue Devil Dean See Devils Den This and That sec- inning, chopped a two-run single over Thompson lost his second singles tion on page 14). Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times second to finalize the scoring. match, 6-1, 6-1, to Tom Caputo. “That’s a pretty amazing run,” See Picture on Right HATS OFF IN JOY…Raider Louis Mazzella tosses his hat in joy after getting the Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 000 030 0 3 “We pretty much knew we would coach Kapner said. winning RBI hit against Somerville. JFK-Iselin 004 020 x 6

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She’s a very danger- scored on Feldbauer’s sac fly to right. ous hitter and with one swing of the The Lions’ three-run fourth inning bat she can change the game. They began with a leadoff single just out of did the right thing by walking her,” the reach of the shortstop. After Jen coach MacDonald said. Smith walked, Jess Pellechio placed Townsend then drilled a blast, a two-run triple between the center which resulted in a great three-run David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SETTING AN SPF RECORD…Raider Whitney Adams broke and SPF record QUALIFYING FOR THE MOC…Raider Camille Handy had a leap of 35 feet in fielder and the right fielder then saving grab by Lion right fielder Kelli by leaping 36’7.5” in the triple jump to place third. the triple jump to qualify for the Meet of Champions. Schaefer pushed an RBI single past Boyle, who had dropped a ball in the short. The Lions’ five-run fifth began previous inning. with a single that skid between the “She picked herself up and her team legs of the second baseman. A walk picked her up by fielding every ball. Raiders Adams, Handy Make NJSIAA Track MOC in Triple Jump followed then Sara Kaufman hopped The pitcher helped her out. They fig- an RBI single past short. Sam Rayhon ure out how to deal with their mis- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Long Branch 26.5, 4. Mahway 25, 5. vaulters, Dave Fishman at 12’6", Tim for 18th place. Claire Stevens-Haas the 3,200 meters with a time of 9:33.05 Woods at 12'.0” and Henry Zhang at Matawan 22 also came up short of the top six in the and Matt Fargione crossed sixth in UNION COUNTY WINNERS: 11' 6" also came up short of the top pole vault. the 800 meters at 1:57.2. 400: Ben Raskin (Summit) 48.74 six. Josh Einbinder turned in a fine The Cranford High School girls TOP 5 GROUP 4 BOYS TEAMS: High Jump: Mark Jones (Summit) 6’9” time of 1:58.5 in the 800, Ryan had a great showing in the Group 2 1. Plainfield (P) 49, 2. Washington Twp TOP 5 GROUP 1 BOYS TEAMS: Scrudato was timed at 4:35.6 in the meet with three first-place finishes. (WT) 37, 3. Southern Regional (SR), 1. Glassboro 86, 2. Haddon heights 1,600 meters and Jhakyse Williams Egg Harbor (EH) 36.5, 5.Old Bridge (OB) 38.33, 3. Boonton 34, 4. Verona 33, 5. Cougar Natalie Englese took top hon- 28.5 Hasbrouck Heights27 crossed at 11.3 in the 100 meters but ors in the 400 meters with a time of UNION COUNTY WINNERS: UNION COUNTY WINNERS: all were not in the top six. Jordan 56.18. Kelly Burke grabbed first in 400: Isaiah Gill (Plainfield) 47.49 None Johnson, who qualified in the high the triple jump with a distance of TOP 5 GROUP 3 BOYS TEAMS: TOP 5 NON-PUBLIC A BOYS TEAMS: jump, did not compete, as did the 1. Timber Creek (TC) 60, 2. Morris Hills 1. Don Bosco Prep 95, 2. Seton Hall 38’6” then she cleared 12 feet to take (MH) 45, 3. Rahway (R) 43, 4. Seneca (S) Prep 68, 3. Pope John 66, 4. Christian 4x400 team of Jonathan Henry, first in the pole vault. Teammate 42, 5. West Windsor North (WWN) 40 Brothers 33, 5. Msgr. Donovan 31, 10. Jhakyse Williams, Andrew Flood and Julianne Grandal placed sixth in the UNION COUNTY WINNERS: Union Catholic 26 Ricardo Johnson. javelin with a toss of 116’9”. 400H: Chris Whyte (Rahway) 53.54 UNION COUNTY WINNERS: In the Group 4 girls meet, Blue Javelin: Troy Eastman (Rahway) 184’11” None In the Group 2 boys, Governor 4x400: Rahway (Russ Jenkins, Ricky TOP 5 GROUP 4 GIRLS TEAMS: Devils Ashley Edwards at 1:00.8, Livingston Highlander Justin Draughn, Chris Brown, Chris Whyte) 1. Southern Regional (SR) 55, 2. Jack- Sirena VanEpp at 1:00.7, Sophia Amezquita tied for second in the pole 3:19.36 son (J) 44, 3. Montgomery (M), South DeVita at 1:02.2 and Kelly Irving at vault with a height of 13’6”. High- TOP 5 GROUP 2 BOYS TEAMS: Brunswick (SB) 31, 5. Columbia (Co) 27 1. Haddonfield 50, 2. Camden 28, 3. UNION COUNTY WINNERS: 1:04.0 were officially timed at 4:07.92 lander Chris Johnson crossed third in 110H: Ugonna Ndu (Union) 14.31 400H: Ndu (Union) 59.36 meet record. Former record 59.66 Mandie Dulion SELLING AND BUYING IN TODAY’S MARKET… Shwanee 1997 TOP 5 GROUP 3 GIRLS TEAMS: David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 1. Seneca (S) 54.5, 2. Neptune (N) 54, 3. GETTING A BUNT SINGLE…Blue Devil Katie Esler had a bunt single and Voorhees (V) 37.5, 4. Hopewell Valley (HV) 36, 5. Delsea (D) 25 added an RBI single against North Hunterdon. UNION COUNTY WINNERS: None lofted an RBI sac fly and Jen Smith takes. That’s what a good team does,” TOP 5 GROUP 2 GIRLS TEAMS: plopped an RBI double just over short. coach MacDonald said. 1. Camden 72, 2. Cranford, Delaware Valley 37, 4. Willingboro, Pascack Schaefer added her two-run homer to Knapp whacked her solo blast in Hills 30 left. the sixth to put the Lions ahead, 9-2 UNION COUNTY WINNERS: “They absolutely did all the hard then Criscuolo singled and scored on 100: Natalie Englese (Cranford) 56.18 work to get the momentum on their Esler’s single in the bottom of the Long Jump: Emily Vargas (Johnson) 17’10.75” side. They put the ball in play and inning. The Lions scored a run in the Triple Jump: Kelly Burke (Cranford) they hit them exactly where we were seventh and the Blue Devils scored in 38’6” not. That’s how you play the game,” the bottom of the inning on Tebbetts’ Pole Vault: Burke (Cranford) 12’0” said Blue Devil Head Coach Caitlin RBI groundout. TOP 5 GROUP 1 GIRLS TEAMS: 1. Dayton 40, 2. Pittman 38, 3. Middlesex, MacDonald. “As soon as you do that, Lion pitcher Jamie Adams, who Haddon Heights 36, 5. 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50+ DIVISION A (As of May 31:) Jack Helfrich had the winning RBI TEAM W L single. Joe Adase (3-for-3), Helfrich Buffy’s Tavern 7 1 (3-for-4, HR) and Mac Kowalski (2 Babooshka 7 1 American Legion/LLG 5 3 triples) led the Drifters. Jeff Villani (5 Awniungs Galore 5 3 hits) and Joe Mitarotonda (4 hits) led S.M.C. 3 5 JTD. D&K Associates 1 7 Molly’s 20, Northwestern 10 50+ DIVISION B: Dave Drechsel (3 hits, triple, HR, 6 TEAM W L RBI), Glenn Zuhl (3 hits, HR), Pat JTD Construction 5 3 Molly Maguire’s 5 3 Ahern, Jim Hardman, Charlie Linda’s Driftwood Bar 4 4 Wischusen and Rich Goski with three Contact Lens & Vision 3 5 hits each, Trindade (HR) and Bill Iceman’s Karaoke 2 6 Hinkle’s pitching led Molly’s. North- Northwestern Mutual 1 7 westerners Rich Polonitza and Jim SUPER SENIORS DIVISION: Price each had triples and Ed TEAM W L Kilkenny House 7 0 McColgan, Steve Falco, Pete Osborn, TLC 4 3 Tom Romanowicz and Tom Murray David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Charles Laskowski for The Westfield Leader and The Times LA Law 4 3 each had multiple hits. Golf teaching pro Gary Ostrega PULLING AWAY FROM THE PACK…Siobhan Hunziker, from Holy Trinity Creative Industries 4 3 Awnings 8, SMC 7 in Westfield, pulls away from the pack in the third and fourth grade girls 400- The Office 2 5 meter race. Associated Auto Parts 0 7 Tom Pasko (3 hits, 4 RBI) singled in the tying run and Joe Bihler had the Downswing: Like Life SMC 8, Iceman’s 3 winning RBI. Bruce Crawford had a Holy Trinity School Wins Barney Tracy (3-run HR) and Bill two-run triple. Paul Levenberg (3 hits, Daniel (3 hits) led SMC. triple) and Dennis Valvano (2 hits) ‘Timing’ Is Everything! American Legion 9, Northwestern led SMC. Mutual 3 Invitational Track Meet Buffy’s 20, D&K 10 By GARY OSTREGA ing down the target line “toe up” The Legionnaires scored six runs Ron Kulik (3-for-4), Bob D’Meo Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times suggesting a hit from the inside and Holy Trinity Interparochial School Two Holy Trinity students set new in the third inning. Dennis Baker, (3-for-3), and Greg Hartnett (2-for-4, Having finished the perfect producing the coveted draw. We are hosted the 30th Annual Holy Trinity meet records. Meghan Hrinkevich, Rich Polonitza and Ed McColgan had 4 RBI) led Buffy’s. John McLaughlin backswing, now is the time to re- now on the way to the finish. Invitational Track and Field Meet on Grade 5, broke the shot put record of multi hits for the Insurers. was voted defensive player of the turn the club back to our setup posi- Gary Ostrega, PGA, is the director May 31 at Kehler Stadium. Over 700 27’11" with a throw of 29’7" and D&K 15, JTD Construction 6 month for Buffy’s. tion or address. The sequence of of instruction at Hyatt Hills Golf Com- student-athletes from 17 Catholic David Corrao, Grade 5, set a new Babooshka 20, Contact 9 events now is critical. plex in Clark. For instructions, please schools throughout Union, Morris and record in the long jump of 12’5.5". Babooshka’s Joe Massimino, Tony Rower Trimble Named Its been my experience as a PGA call (732) 669-9100. Essex counties participated. Amanda Sovany (200 and 400m) and Williams, Dave Lavelle (HR), Frank teaching pro for more than 25 years Holy Trinity’s home team won the Emily Wieszczek (800m and long Pepe and Steve Ferro each had three To All-Academic Team that the lower body should not ini- Edison Intermediate meet, defeating runner up teams St. jump) were double gold medalists. hits. Lensmen Jerry Archibald and GENEXA, N.Y. – Westfield’s tiate the return of the club to im- Patrick (Chatham), Good Shepherd Trinity athletes Joe Palasits (100m), Bill Early had three hits each. Jack Trimble was one of 11 Hobart pact. Instead those, who play-for- Splits 2 in Softball Molly Maguire’s 20, Buffy’s 17 College rowers, who earned a spot play, use the lower body to brace or Westfield’s Edison Intermediate Supporting winning pitcher Bill on the 2008-2009 Liberty League hit against. This balanced or braced School softball team, coached by Todd Hinkle were Dave Drechsel (4 hits, Men’s Rowing All-Academic position is described by Tiger Woods Custer, finished its season with a 6-3 HR), Glenn Zuhl (4 hits), John Team. Dominant on the water and as pushing water from the ground. record with the three losses being by Hartnett (3 hits, HR) and Charlie in the classroom, the reigning con- Anthony Kim describes it as a squat- a combined five-run total. Wischusen and Al Burton with three ference champions boasted as many ting motion. Sam Snead felt like he Westfield started the week with a hits each. Greg Harnett (4-for-5), Neil all-academic honorees as the rest was riding a horse. 7-6 loss to the Terrill Road School of Iacarino and George Brokaw each 3- of the league combined (15). To my mind, they are suggesting Scotch Plains despite Sarah Seitz for-4 and Bob D’Meo (2-run HR) led To be eligible for the all-aca- to be super-balanced. I would then pitching six strong innings, while re- Buffy’s. demic team, student-athletes must submit that the arms should initiate cording a season high 10 strikeouts. Awnings 14, Driftwood 8 have a full year of attendance at the downswing sequence with a drop- Seitz, along with Tara Reardon, scored Awnings Tom Pasko (3-for-3, HR, their college or university and carry ping or falling motion. Much like two runs each. In a well spread of- 2 walks, 4 RBI), Bruce Crawford (4- at least a 3.2 cumulative grade point baseball, as the power hitter keeps fense, Aditi Jain and Nicole Boretz for-5, 3 RBI) and three hits each from average. his shoulder in and the tennis player also scored, while Megan McCusker, Neil Granstrand (3 RBI), Bob Trimble was a member of faces the strike, one does not want to Paige Pavleszek, Julia Miller, Chris- Grausam and Bob Rahnenfuhrer led Hobart’s varsity eight, the 2008- over rotate the torso, as this opening tina Gulla, Jessie Miller, and Danielle Awnings. Tom Breen had a three-run 2009 Liberty League Crew of the motion is the root of all slices. I Cristiano drove in runs. triple. Joe Sarica, Joe Adase, Jack Year. The varsity eight’s bronze prefer my students keep the back to Westfield won its season finale Helfrich, Mac Kowalsky (4 RBI), medal winning performance at the the target for as long as the arms against Linden, l6-3, as Reardon John Esposito, Phil Fink and Gary New York State Championships last return the club to the ball with pro- tossed a complete game. Every girl Provenzano had multiple hit games month secured the conference nounced right arm hitting motion. on the team recorded a hit, run or an for Linda’s. championship for a fourth consecu- The picture shows how the club RBI and Jain led the team with three Kilkenny 18, Associated 2 tive season. Charles Laskowski for The Westfield Leader and The Times head is in front of the body and track- hits and three RBI. 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He scored a goal in the Jerry McCabe of Westfield pre- Straniero (2 triples) and Steve Ferro Mules’ first win of the season, a 4-3 sented the winners of the McCabe (2-for-2) led Baboohska. double-overtime victory at relays, from Good Shepherd Acad- Contact Lens 22, Iceman’s 12 Swarthmore, and added two assists. emy, with plaques in recognition of CLV scored 13 runs in the seventh. Muhlenberg finished the year with their accomplishments. The Holy CLV’s Bill Early and Dan Mulligan a record of 5-8, including three one- Trinity Meet concludes the track sea- each clubbed three-run homers. goal losses to teams that received son and the team will celebrate at a Lensmen Kerry Gelb, Vic Dudash bids to the NCAA Division III Tour- Cross Country and Track and Field and Dan Mulligan each had five hits. nament. Awards Night next week. Driftwood Bar 14, JTD 13

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Page 18 Thursday, June 4, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WF International League Youth Baseball Results: The Astros beat the Red Sox, 9-6, five-run third and Nick Barroqueiro behind strong pitching from Austin hit a two-run home run, his second Kruesser (4 IP, 2 hits, RBI) and Tom of the season, in the fourth. The Summers (2 IP, a hit, 2 RBI). John Astros plated seven in the fifth, led Lovito led the Astros’s 11-hit attack by Dylan Scott (2 hits, 2 RBI, 4 IP) with two doubles and three RBI. and Micheal O’Conner with three Steven Fasciale, David Collins, RBI. Brian DeCristofaro and David Connor Haviland, Tom Summers, Collins also had RBI. Marlins Justin Dylan Scott and Mike O’Connor con- Yoon pitched a scoreless sixth in- tributed hits. Jack Gorelick, Matt ning. Daniel Evans walked, singled, Mulvey, Brendan Collum and Patrick scored a run and had an RBI. McCormick led the Red Sox offen- The Mets topped the A’s, 7-4. Tavis sively. Brunson contributed two hits, in- TOURNAMENT CHAMPS…The Mustang U8 baseball team, comprised of The Marlins edged the Astros, 8- cluding a two-run double in the sec- youths from Mountainside, won the annual Memorial Day Tournament held in 7. The Marlins rode on outstanding ond inning, to stake the Mets to a 3- Edison. The Mustangs went undefeated and won the championship game against pitching from Tim Norris and Johnny 0 lead. Mets Tyler Ricci and Darien GETTING GOLD AT THE SILVER…The Westfield Lyon U-14 boys won the the Manalapan Braves, 16-9. Link to build an 8-0 lead going into Siegel each scored runs. The A’s Silver U-14 Boys category in the recent Chatham United Soccer Tournament. The the fifth inning. Jonny Link had a received strong pitching from Ethan team was 3-0-1 for the weekend. MEET YOUR WEICHERT, REALTORS® NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIALIST clutch two-out two-run single in a Prevozank and scored three runs in the fourth inning, with Kevin Miller, WTA Singles Tennis Liam Heinbokel and Chris Prasek SPF PAL Football and Cheerleading Kathleen “Kathy” Gwaldis crossing the plate. Sean Brennan tal- Ladder Standings: lied the A’s other run in the final Registration Slated for June 13 • Top Lister Month of May After 32 matches, Cristina frame. • Union County Area Specialist Registrations for Scotch Plains-Fanwood PAL football and cheerleading Newsome, the 2008 overall winner, Doug Smith went 3-for-4 with two will be held on Saturday, June 6, and Saturday, June 13, from 9 a.m. through • Residential . . . Including Condos and Townhouses kept the top spot with a 10-0 drub- doubles and five RBI to lead the A’s 12 p.m. at the Scotch Plains police station. Application forms will be • Buying, Selling or Rental bing of Richard Pardo. Tuyen Diep to a 12-7 win over the Rays. Pitcher available during those two registration days. Forms can also be obtained ascended to the second spot with Ethan Prevoznak allowed no runs, by going to the website SPFPAl.com. five victories, the biggest win (6-4, while striking out four in three in- Once completed, those forms can be dropped off during the two If you are interested in a complementary 0-2 retired) coming against former nings. A’s Jack Curry, Nick Costa registration days. Signups will also be accepted those days for the SPF PAL market analysis or just in knowing market number two Robert Errazo, who kept and Andres Rumpeters had multiple- football camp that will be held June 29 and 30 and July 1 and 2 at Scotch trends or prices, please contact me. the third position with a 10-5 win hit performances. Rays Jacob Plains-Fanwood High School. Those forms can also be obtained by going over Mike Gonella. Paul Newsome Kurstedt and Pat Woods had several to SPFPAL.com. SPF PAL apparel will also be on sale during registration held onto fourth with a 6-4, 6-3, win hits, while Robbie Suriano had a days at the police station. over Tom Bauer. Rounding out the terrific putout at the plate. Kathleen “Kathy” Gwaldis top five is newcomer Andrew of the Weichert Westfield Office Federbusch who had wins over Pardo PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE and Bauer, the latter coming in a BOROUGH OF FANWOOD UNION COUNTY BOARD decisive tiebreak at 9-7. Put her neighborhood knowledge and professional NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS The most active participants with ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD expertise to work for you. five matches played were Joshua Suri, Date Adopted: 5/28/09 Public notice is hereby given that I, Colleen M. Huehn, Collector of Taxes of the Public Notice is hereby given that the Invite Kathy in, and she’ll bring results! Diep and Pardo. The next reporting Borough of Fanwood, County of Union will sell at public auction on TUESDAY, JUNE 23, Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- period ends on June 7. Please report 2009, in the Mayor and Council chambers at the Borough Municipal Building, 75 North ers has awarded a contract without com- all match activity and direct any ques- Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock in the morning or at such later time petitive bidding as a Professional Service Westfield Office / 908-654-7777 tions to Richard Pardo at and place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This 185 Elm St., Westfield, NJ 07090 of land assessed to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each contract and the resolution authorizing it is [email protected]. The WTA is respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable available for public inspection in the Office still accepting applications for mem- against said lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. as computed of the Clerk of the Board. to the 23rd day of June 2009. bership. Please visit our website at RESOLUTION NO: 2009-559 www.westfieldnj.com/wta/ for an Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of The Westfield Leader - The Times municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, amending (Resolution No. 2008-580) application and more any informa- together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest AWARDED TO: Trinitas Hospital, Elizabeth, New Jersey Serving the Town Since 1890 tion about the WTA. rate of interest bid, not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to SINGLES LADDER STANDINGS the conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order or other SERVICE: to provide emergency room PO Box 250 • Westfield, New Jersey 07091 1. C Newsome(1)* 28. M Gonella(1)* method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. services for the residents of the Union 2. Tuyen Diep(5)* 29. B Zweiback(2)* Properties for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the County Jail and Juvenile Detention Center Tele - (908) 232-4407 • Fax - (908) 232-0473 3. Rob Errazo(2)* 30. Dan Ives(1)* Borough of Fanwood at an interest rate of 18%. PERIOD: January 1, 2008-December 4. P Newsome(1)* 31. Ethan Krell At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property 31, 2008 The Leader • The Times 5. A Federbusch(2)* 32. Vin Camuto with interest and costs. Payments must be in the form of cash, certified check or money COSTS: in an additional amount not to exceed $150,000 for a total contract New Subscriber • Renewal 6. Rich Pardo (5)* 33. Olga Yee (2)* order. 7. Fran Adriaens(1)*34. Andy Cohen(3)* Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act amount not to exceed $750,000. One Year - $28 • Two Years - $52 • Three Years - $76 8. Rich Stewart 35. Joe Buda (1)* (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk 9. A Skalkin(2)* 36. Ben Chen (1)* of the Board of Chosen Freeholders (September - May) seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.). In addition, the College $20 10. I Bouchouev(3)* 37. Don Dohm (1)* municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser 1 T – 6/4/09, The Leader Fee: $23.46 Name 11. Chris Bonn (1)* 38. Hank Williams who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. 12. T Bigosinski(2)* 39. Manny Erlich In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the PUBLIC NOTICE 13. Josh Suri (5)* 40. Warren Friss Address Tax Collector should be notified immediately. UNION COUNTY BOARD 14. Doug Loffredo 41. Zac Friss The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: City State ZIP 15. Chris Wendel(1)*42. Todd Krell OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 16. David Ferio(1)* 43. Rich Boland BLK LOT OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION TOTAL DUE NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Phone # 17. Steven Lee 44. Sravan Emany 26 51 Kiss, Joseph & Evelyn 24 Mary Lane $ 7,549.50 Date Adopted: 5/28/09 26 66 Jankovic, Frank & Mary 14 Tower Place $ 2,152.79 Public Notice is hereby given that the Payment Cash Check Charge 18. Bill Wilhelm(1)* 45. A Haddad(2)* 19. Dave Tibbals(2)*46. Hong Jiang (1)* 40 6 Caruso, Benedetto & Sharon 30 Estelle Lane $ 6,980.03 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- CC # 20. Nate Weiss(3)* 47. Mitch Mankin(1)* 49 20 Rojas, Jose Carlos 321 Terrill Road $ 546.53 ers has awarded a contract without com- 55 4 25 South Avenue, LLC 27 South Avenue $ 6,213.62 petitive bidding as a Professional Service Sec. Code: 21. Erik Bronander 48. R-Lafemina(2)* Exp. Date 22. Joe Donnolo 49. Ernest Jacob 60 3 200 South LLC 200 South Avenue $19,658.42 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This 23. Andrew Ross(3)*50. Stan Klaus 71 12 Sumner, Alfred & Amy 36 Glenwood Road $10,126.53 contract and the resolution authorizing it is Signature available for public inspection in the Office 24. Mike Muroff(1)* 51. Peter Lyons 77 28.02 Anaczkowski, E & Gonella 89 Shady Lane $ 2,714.61 Subscriptions Are Pre-Paid and Are Non-Refundable 25. Weldon Chin(2)* 52. A Marotta 105 21 Winneker, Charles & Fern 11 Robin Road $12,289.97 of the Clerk of the Board. 26. Tom Bauer (2)* 53. Chris Miller 116 55 Slaughter, Keith & Linda 21 Roosevelt Avenue $ 5,829.51 RESOLUTION NO: 2009- 578 [email protected] • www.goleader.com 27. Chris Farella Colleen M. Huehn amending (Resolution No. 347-2004) We Reach People... Not Driveways! ( ) matches played Collector of Taxes AWARDED TO: The Louis Berger *match played in current period 4 T - 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18/09, The Times Fee: $314.16 Group, Inc., Morristown, New Jersey SERVICE: for design services for im- provements to the intersections of Summit Avenue at Springfield Avenue and Sum- mit Avenue at Broad Street, City of Sum- mit (Reconstruction of Broad Street Project) COSTS: for an additional amount of $33,500 for a new contract amount of $331,633.87. Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T – 6/4/09, The Leader Fee: $23.46 PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD THE TIME TO BUY IS NOW! OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 5/28/09 If you are a first-time homebuyer or haven’t owned a home in three years or more, Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- you may qualify for a tax credit UP TO $8,000. Call one of our offices and speak with one of our petitive bidding as an extraordinary unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. ® 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the experienced sales agents before deciding which Realtor you will hire to market your home. resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO: 2009-560 AWARED TO: Venture & Venture, Inc., New Brunswick, New Jersey SERVICES: to establish an evening reporting center and provide pre-disposi- tional services for both males and females by utilizing intensive case Management techniques, educational activities and rec- reational programming PERIOD: March 1, 2009- December 31, 2009 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed $155,000 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders GARWOOD $349,900 SCOTCH PLAINS $429,000 CRANFORD $469,000 FANWOOD $469,900 1 T – 6/4/09, The Leader Fee: $24.99 Great location for a small business. Second Immaculate home on cul-de-sac location. Charming Victorian is located close to town, Beautifully maintained Ranch home located PUBLIC NOTICE floor has 4 Bedrooms and 2 full baths. Full 4-star restaurant, shopping, schools, library on tree-lined street on nearly1/3 acre of Open foyer leads to beautiful Living Room and UNION COUNTY BOARD Eat-In Kitchen, full Formal Living Room on and NYC bus. Includes 7 rooms and offers property. Updates include vinyl siding, tilt- Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen with breakfast OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS first floor with back entrance. 3 Bedrooms, cozy den, Formal Dining Room, to-clean windows, storm doors, garage door bar, spacious private deck, refinished hard- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD wood floors, newer siding, windows, roof and Date Adopted: 5/28/09 Eat-In Kitchen and open, front, & 3-season and Kitchen. Public Notice is hereby given that the porches. shed, large yard with fenced area. Located Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- close to Scotch Plains/Fanwood’s great ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding pursuant to N.J.S.A. schools, town and NYC train. 40A:11-5(M) and in accordance with the requirements for extraordinary, unspecificable services. This contract and the resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION No: 2009-570 AWARED TO: Commerce Industry Insurance Company SERVICE: Special Event Weather In- surance for Rhythm and Blues by the Brook PERIOD: June 6, 2009-covered for 1 inch or more of rain COSTS: in an amount not to exceed $2,000 MOUNTAINSIDE $749,000 WESTFIELD $849,000 WESTFIELD $925,000 WESTFIELD $1,499,000 AWARED: Commerce Industry Insur- Sunny, spacious 4 Bedroom, 3.5 bath home Charming Colonial home offering lots of tra- Picture perfect center hall Colonial brim- Picturesque Colonial with an abundance of ance Company SERVICE: Special Event Weather In- set on 1+ acre of beautifully landscaped prop- ditional details. Includes an updated Eat-In ming with charm. Beautiful décor and many charm! Beautifully renovated and expanded surance for MusicFest erty. Eat-In Kitchen opens to a Great Room Kitchen with granite counters, Master Bed- updates. Warm and inviting with bright, with top quality craftsmanship, exceptional PERIOD: September 12, 2009-covered for 3/4 inch or more of rain with vaulted ceiling, abundant windows, fabu- room with full bath, Living Room with fire- light filled rooms, high ceilings, oak flooring detailing and stylish décor. Open floor plan COSTS: in an amount not to exceed lous stone fireplace and access to deck. Of- place and French doors, walk-up to finished and classic moldings. Custom blinds and and filled with light. $12,000 fers winter views and near towns of Westfield 3rd floor, spacious rooms and lovely yard with plantation shutters on many windows. AWARED TO: Commerce Industry Insurance Company and Summit. Close to NYC transportation. paver patio. Beautifully updated. SERVICES: Special Event Weather In- surance for MusicFest PERIOD: September 13, 2009-covered for 1/2 inch or more of rain www.Burgdorff.com COSTS: in an amount not to exceed $3,000 WESTFIELD OFFICE: Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk 600 North Avenue West, Westfield, NJ 07090 | 908-233-0065 U Mortgage Services call ERA Home Loans 1.888.421.3813 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Owned and Operated by NRT LLC 1 T – 6/4/09, The Leader Fee: $37.23 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 4, 2009 Page 19 Community/Area News SPFHS Jazz Ensemble To Open Jazz Festival The End of an Era in WF – SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch be $65 at the gate on June 6. New Plains’ Moonglowers, a high school Jersey Jazz Society members enjoy jazz band, will perform at the sanofi- even larger savings. For more infor- Leader Store Closes June 7 aventis Jazzfest. Originally started mation, view njjs.org or call (800) WESTFIELD – After 86 years in Westfield community for 62 years, as part of the Newport Jazz Festival 303-6557. Students are $10 at the Union County with many changes in The Leader Store has employed over New York, Jazzfest has been pre- gate, and kids 16 and under are free. merchandise and much community 1,500 students along with its full time sented by the New Jersey Jazz Soci- Drew University is located on Route involvement, the Spector Family staff. Many credit The Leader Store ety for 34 years. This popular jazz 124 in Madison, and parking is free. headed by Joe and Marc Spector will as having provided their first real festival will take place on the cam- The university is also easily acces- finally close the doors of The Leader work experience. The Leader Store pus of Drew University in Madison sible by public transportation. Store, located at 109 East Broad has been a huge supporter of many on June 5 and 6. Street, on Sunday, June 7, 2009. organizations, fundraisers, school, Jazzfest kicks off with a free con- Verdone of WF SCHOLAR ATHLETES…Union Catholic High School of Scotch Plains an- The Spectors, also the property arts, sports and church projects over cert on Friday at 7 p.m. Featuring nounced its 2009 senior scholar athletes. Pictured, from left to right, are: Sister Graduates Muhlenberg Percylee Hart, principal; athletes Kevin Cassidy, Katie Columbo, Steven Berger, owners of the building, are making a the years. Joseph Spector has been three of New Jersey’s best student Gina Egidio, Melissa Carey, Christopher Wolff and Connor Dick, and Athletic large investment to improve the prop- instrumental and was one of the found- jazz bands, the opening night will WESTFIELD — Muhlenberg Col- Director Jim Reagan. Missing from photo is Kelsey Mahler. erty by creating a first-class retail and ing members of Westfield Main Street include the J.P. Stevens Jazz En- lege in Allentown, Pa., celebrated its residential building. This major reno- and the first chairman of the Down- semble, under the direction of An- 161st Commencement on Sunday, vation will improve the downtown town Westfield Corporation, the man- drew DeNicola, the Scotch Plains- May 17. Union Catholic Announces district and the entire Westfield com- agement entity of the Special Im- Fanwood Moonglowers, led by Bailey Verdone of Westfield gradu- munity. provement District for Downtown Vincent Turturiello, and the Princeton ated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in The Leader Store, owned by mul- Westfield Corporation and Westfield’s Studio Band, directed by Joseph English and Secondary Education cer- Senior Scholar Athletes tiple generations of the Spector fam- revitalization success. The Leader Bongiovi. The concert will be under tification. She is the daughter of Mr. ily, has evolved as consumer demand Store has always been a “Leader” in a large tent, so weather is not a factor. and Mrs. Garrett Verdone and is a gradu- SCOTCH PLAINS – Union Catho- athletic conference performances and for goods and services has changed. community involvement. Tickets are $50 in advance, but will ate of Westfield Senior High School. lic (UC) High School of Scotch Plains a strong academic standing. This year’s Established in the Lower East Side of announced its 2009 senior scholar recipients were Nicole Colucci of Clark Manhattan, it began by delivering dry athletes. The following students were and Connor Dick of Edison. goods and novelty items by horse and recognized for their dedicated com- The Union Catholic Scholar Ath- wagon in the early 1900’s. After mov- mitment throughout the school year letic Committee, comprised of ad- ing to Ottawa, Ill. and establishing a COLDWELL BANKER to academics and athletics. ministration, faculty, guidance coun- successful retail dry goods store and & Melissa Carey of Fanwood was selors and coaches, selected two stu- family life, Abe Spector with his wife E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE awarded the NJSIAA award, which dents who embodied the true compo- and son Sidney moved back East. recognizes students who earned at nents of what a scholar athlete is; The Leader Store opened on Broad OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, June 7th • 1-4PM least two varsity letters while ranking maintaining an excellent GPA, class Street in Elizabeth and serviced cus- in the top 10 percent of their class. ranking, as well as a strong commit- tomers and major employers with Melissa attended the NJSIAA re- ment and performance in athletics. work clothing and safety gear for ception, which hosted more than 330 This year’s recipients are Katherine almost 20 years. It outfitted many high schools and 1,400 students. The Colombo of Colonia and Gregory merchant marine and foreign sailors program had a total of $110,000 in Cassidy of Scotch Plains. during World War II. In 1944, the scholarships available to be distrib- Elizabeth Leader Store closed its uted. Melissa was the recipient of the PUBLIC NOTICE doors when much of their employee Shop-Rite sponsored scholarship in UNION COUNTY BOARD base left to serve in the Armed Forces. the amount of $1,000. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS After World War II, Sidney Spector NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD The Education Testing Service Date Adopted: 5/28/09 opened in Westfield The Leader Store, (ETS) also recognized two students Public Notice is hereby given that the which featured Army and Navy sur- who ranked in the top 10 percent of Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- plus items and work clothes. the class, as well as received at least ers has awarded a contract without com- As Westfield’s demographics petitive bidding as a Professional Service two varsity letters. This year’s recipi- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This changed in the 1950’s and 1960’s, ents were Kelsey Mahler of Berkeley contract and the resolution authorizing it is they opened the University Shop and Heights and Christopher Wolff of available for public inspection in the Office Boystown departments. Sidney’s Metuchen. of the Clerk of the Board. sons, Joseph and Marc Spector, joined The Union County Interscholastic RESOLUTION NO: 2009-584 the family enterprise in the 1970’s Athletic Conference (UCIAC) offered amending (Resolution No. 2009-456) and expanded the store for the fourth AWARDED TO: Bauch, Zucker, two $500 scholarships to two stu- Hartfield, LLC, Springfield, New Jersey time in the Westfield location. A larger 507 Dorian Court, Westfield $495,000 dents who were able to maintain a SERVICE: special counsel in the matter shoe and athletic footwear depart- Charming 3 Bedroom 1 ½ bath Colonial nicely appointed with hardwood floors and natural moldings. Featuring a Liv Rm w/fplc; high class ranking, execute strong entitled Robert Travisano v. UC, et als ment was introduced along with fa- FDR; updated Eat-in Kitchen; a Sun Room & basement, walk up attic and 1 car Garage for storage. Nestled on a quiet dead end street athletic performances, and partici- COSTS: for an additional sum of $25,000 mous athletic apparel. and convenient to town, schools and NYC transportation. Dir: Rahway Ave or Lamberts Mill to Dorian Rd to Dorian Ct. for a new total contract amount not to pate in various extracurricular activi- exceed $100,000. The Leader Store has always been ties in and out of UC. This year’s Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk a must for families’ shopping needs. OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, June 7th • 1-4PM recipients were Gina Egidio of Edison of the Board of Chosen Freeholders An institution and part of the and Steven Berger of Scotch Plains. 1 T – 6/4/09, The Leader Fee: $20.91 The Mountain Valley Conference recognized two outstanding seniors Hye-Young Choi that maintain both a high level of strong #1 REALTOR, Total Production 11 Years! PUBLIC NOTICE NJAR® Circle of Excellence Platinum Level 2002-2008 UNION COUNTY BOARD RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Direct Line: 908-301-2015 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD www.hye-youngchoi.net • [email protected] Date Adopted: 5/28/09 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as a Professional Service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO: 2009-585 amending (Resolution No. 2008-1000) AWARDED TO: Brownstein, Booth & Associates, Union City, New Jersey 300 Roanoke Road, Westfield $850,000 SERVICE: special counsel to provided Elegant flat Ranch on just under ½ acre of beautifully landscaped property featuring a Foyer leading to Living Room w/fplc; Formal representation to the County of Union in a Dining Room; EIK; Family Room and Sun Room. Large Basement and 2 car attached Garage. Ideal for one floor living or to add a matter involving potential litigation COSTS: for an additional $10,000 for a level! Prime location and many updates. Dir: On corner of Lawrence Ave. & Roanoke Rd. new total contract amount not to exceed $30,000. OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, June 7th • 1-4PM Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T – 6/4/09, The Leader Fee: $21.93 Westfield...Newly Listed. Elegant CH Col, park-like setting on PUBLIC NOTICE .57 acre on cul-de-sac. 4 plus BR, updated 3 ½ BTH. Newer EI Kit, UNION COUNTY BOARD adjacent FR w/exceptional FRPLC & Slider to blue stn OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS patio.Gracious EF, LR, FDR, newly finished RR w/au pair NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 5/28/09 suite,office, deluxe wine cellar. 2 Zn HT. CAC, $1,590,000. Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as a Professional Service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO: 2009-574 amending (Resolution No. 2008-580) AWARDED TO: Trinitas Hospital, Elizabeth, New Jersey SERVICE: to provide emergency room services for the residents of the Union County Jail and Juvenile Detention Center PERIOD: January 1, 2008- December 857 Highland Avenue, Westfield $1,199,900 31, 2008 COSTS: in an additional amount not to Elegant home nestled on manicured grounds with patio on the bend of Highland Avenue. Beautifully appointed with a Foyer leading exceed $150,000 for a total contract to a Living Room w/fplc; Formal Dining Room; Eat-In Kitchen w/breakfast bar; Family Room and Sun Room. Wonderful Master amount not to exceed $750,000 Suite full bath, Recreation Room and 2 car attached Garage. Dir: Hillside Ave to Highland Ave. Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, June 7th • 1-4PM 1 T – 6/4/09, The Leader Fee: $23.46 Westfield . . . Gracious, elegant 12 room home with 6/7 bedrooms, PUBLIC NOTICE 3 full and 3 half baths with many striking architectural features. UNION COUNTY BOARD Beautiful moldings, arched entryways, accent lighting, deluxe kitchen OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS w/A1 appliances & adjacent FR 25x23 w/box beam ceil & frplc w/ NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 5/28/09 antique carved mantle, den/office for professional use or related family Public Notice is hereby given that the w/private entry, 5 zn HT, open porches, deck & extensive landscaping Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- for privacy. Easy access to schools, transportation and shopping. petitive bidding as an extraordinary One of Westfield’s finest homes. $1,350,000. unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO: 2009-561 amending (Resolution No. 2008-966) AWARED TO: The Arc of Union County $48,000 Brand New Day $26,667 Catholic Charities $36,600 of the Archdiocese of Newark: Snuggles Program Community Access Unlimited $17,452 Elizabethport Presbyterian Center $30,333 24 Canterbury Lane, Westfield $1,299,900 Homefirst $92,193 Jewish Family Services $53,333 Classic 5 Bedroom Center Hall Colonial in the heart of Wychwood. Nicely appointed thru out including a Living Room w/fplc; Neighborhood Health Services$66,667 Formal Dining Room; Kitchen with Eating area; 1st Floor Family Room w/fplc; Master Bedroom with private bath and nicely finished P.R.O.C.E.E.D Inc. $26,997 basement. Nestled on a beautifully landscaped lot with patio. Don’t miss this great opportunity. Dir: E. Broad to Wychwood to Trinitas Hospital (NPC) $44,382 Canterbury Rd to Canterbury Lane. United Family & Children’s $62,753 Society Urban League of Union County $66,667 HIRING A TOP AGENT ISN’T EXPENSIVE … IT’S PRICELESS! YMCA/EUC $43,600 Westfield...Newly Listed. Pre-War Art Deco Col. Well cared for UC Homeless Internal $19,600 5 BR, 3 1/2 BTH hm in the heart of Wychwood. Private lane. Unique FRANK D. ISOLDI Agreement UC Disabled Internal Agreement foyer w/vintage glass brick, LR w/frplc, FDR, adjacent sunny garden Broker / Sales Associate SERVICES: to provide various activi- room, newer KIT w/granite, wine cooler, w/sep eating area. MBR #1 Agent Westfield Office - 2004, 2006-2008 ties, programs and services to low income nd #1 Listing Agent Westfield Office - 2004-2008 residents within the County w/new custom BTH, 2 flr sun deck. CAC, close to sch. $995,000. PERIOD: April 30, 2009-September 30, Visit my website at: www.frankdisoldi.com 2009 COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE email: [email protected] • Direct Dial: 908-301-2038 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Westfield Office • 209 Central Avenue • 908-233-5555 Ext. 169 © 2009 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. of the Board of Chosen Freeholders © 2009 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. 1 T – 6/4/09, The Leader Fee: $36.21 An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. WESTFIELD OFFICE • 209 CENTRAL AVENUE • 908-233-5555 Page 20 Thursday, June 4, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Recycled Food Waste to Cut Costs, Grow Gardens ELIZABETH – Those scraps of backyard composting, especially from your table could get a new those that have teaching gardens. life in the garden, as nutrient-rich Food waste from the school’s caf- compost. Backyard food eteria provides a free soil booster composting is an easy way for for the garden, and it gives students homeowners to cut down on chemi- a hands-on recycling experience. cal fertilizers, and there are new For businesses and institutions opportunities for Union County that generate high volumes of food businesses and institutions to save waste, recycling can save money money by recycling food waste into on waste disposal costs. Food waste compost, too. generally contains a large volume “Recycling provides a way to man- of water, which makes it very heavy age waste more efficiently, and to and adds to the cost of disposing it extract value from it,” said Alfred in landfills or incinerators. Faella, director of the Union County Restaurants, hospitals and gro- OPERATION SHOEBOX…Volunteers from the Scotch Plains-Fanwood school Department of Parks and Commu- cery stores are just a few kinds of district prepare, on Saturday, May 8, 300 Operation Shoebox NJ packages filled nity Renewal. “Food scraps can be large volume food waste genera- with treats and toiletries for shipping to U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. HOLE IN ONE…Vincenza Piscitelli, Neuropsychologist, offers advice on how to recovered and put to good use, just tors in Union County that could line up a putt to Kelany Perez at the recent mini-golf outing at Scotch-Hills in like aluminum cans, paper and many reduce their disposal costs by Scotch Plains held as part of the Life Skills/ Community Re-Entry initiative for other recyclable materials.” composting food waste on site, or SP-F Schools Send ‘Operation the Neurorehabilitation Program at Children’s Specialized Hospital. Backyard composting is cheap sending it to a commercial and easy to do, even in small spaces. composting facility. PUBLIC NOTICE By composting food waste, home “With the recent opening of a Shoebox NJ’ Boxes to Troops Children’s Specialized gardeners can add valuable nutri- new commercial food waste UNION COUNTY BOARD SCOTCH PLAINS – On Saturday, volunteers, packed more than 300 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ents to their soil and reduce the use composter nearby in Woodbridge, NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Holds Golf Outing May 8, volunteers assembled 300 boxes, which were handed over to of chemical fertilizers. A backyard Union County businesses and in- boxes of treats and toiletries to send Date Adopted: 5/28/09 SCOTCH PLAINS – As part of compost pile also provides a con- stitutions are in an excellent posi- Operation Shoebox NJ for delivery to Public Notice is hereby given that the to U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghani- the Life Skills/ Community Re- venient supply of extra soil on hand, tion to benefit from food waste the postal service. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Entry initiative for the stan. Supplies for these and hundreds Community members may also ers has awarded a contract without com- cutting down on trips to the store. recycling,” Mr. Faella said. petitive bidding as a Professional Service Neurorehabilitation Program at more packages were donated through continue making monetary donations Schools around Union County are The Union County Recycling Of- the combined efforts of all PTAs in pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Children’s Specialized Hospital, beginning to discover the benefits fice is working with the Rutgers at the Operation Shoebox NJ website: contract and the resolution authorizing it is Scotch Plains-Fanwood’s (SP-F) the attendees recently participated University Solid Waste Resource opshoeboxnj.org. This will support available for public inspection in the Office in a mini-golf outing at the Scotch- school district, working with Opera- their ongoing mission of sending of the Clerk of the Board. PUBLIC NOTICE Renewal Group (SWRRG) to help tion Shoebox NJ. Hills Golf Course on Jerusalem large-scale food generators get thoughtful packages to U.S. troops. RESOLUTION NO: 2009-583 Road in Scotch Plains. The kids UNION COUNTY Boxes were filled with lip balm, Earlier in April, servicemen visited amending (Resolution No. 2008-455) BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS started on food waste recycling. For AWARDED TO: Edward Kologi, Esq., engaged in a morning of active ORDINANCE NO.: 685-2009 eye drops, granola bars, soap, de- Park and Terrill Middle Schools ex- more information, contact SWRRG odorant, skin lotion, powdered drink Linden, New Jersey socialization and applied the skills FIRST READING: 5/28/2009 at (732) 932-9155, ext. 233. plaining to students about the need SERVICE: special counsel in the matter they learned in treatment in a func- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the mixes, canned fruit, gum, insect re- for such items that Operation Shoebox entitled Robert Travisano v. UC, et als For free, expert advice on back- tional and fun way. The group following proposed ordinance was intro- pellent and more. Notes and greeting NJ sends. The packages are sent out COSTS: for an additional sum of $10,000 yard composting, residents can duced and passed on first reading at a for a new total contract amount not to would like to thank the Scotch- cards, which were written and deco- to troops on the front lines, isolated meeting of the Board of Chosen Freehold- contact the Union County Master exceed $100,000. Hills Golf Course for providing rated by students from SP-F public from American ‘PX’ supply centers. ers of the County of Union, State of New Gardeners at (908) 654-9852. E- Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk this opportunity. Jersey, held on the 28th day of May, 2009, schools, were placed in the packages. Greetings from youth and adults state- of the Board of Chosen Freeholders mail questions are also welcome at and that said ordinance will be taken up for Bountiful donations of these snacks side particularly bolster morale. 1 T – 6/4/09, The Leader Fee: $20.91 [email protected]. further consideration for final passage at and toiletries were sorted on the Fri- For questions or further informa- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE the meeting of said Board of Chosen Free- day beforehand. On Saturday morn- tion, contact SP-F PTA Council Past holders to be held at its meeting room in PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD ing, Operation Shoebox NJ mem- President Deb Brody at (908) 233- UNION COUNTY BOARD PLANNING BOARD the County Administration Building, OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- UNION COUNTY BOARD bers, along with approximately 75 1323. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Notice is hereby given that the Westfield sey on the 25th day of June, 2009, at 7:00 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 5/28/09 Planning Board at its meeting on May 27, P.M., or as soon thereafter as said matter NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the 2009 adopted the following resolution. can be reached, at which time and place Date Adopted: 5/28/09 See it all on the web in color . . . Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- RESOLUTION all persons who may be interested there i www.goleader.com ers has awarded a contract without com- will be given an opportunity to be heard Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- TOWN OF WESTFIELD ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as an extraordinary PLANNING BOARD concerning the same. unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. A copy of this ordinance has been posted petitive bidding as an extraordinary PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the WHEREAS, the Planning Board of The on the Bulletin Board upon which public TOWN OF WESTFIELD resolution authorizing it is available for Town of Westfield, State of New Jersey, notices are customarily posted in the Ad- 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the public inspection in the Office of the Clerk adopted its current Master Plan pursuant ministration Building of the County, and a resolution authorizing it is available for Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:5-7, the following summary of the books and of the Board. to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-28 on October 7, 2002, copy is available up to and including the public inspection in the Office of the Clerk accounts of the Town of Westfield for the fiscal year 2008, as made by Suplee, Clooney its current Land Use Plan on November time of such meeting to the members of of the Board. & Company, is hereby published and is on file at the Town Clerk’s Office and may be RESOLUTION NO: 2009-569 8, 2005, and its Master Plan Reexami- the general public of the County who shall inspected by any interested person. amending (Resolution No. 2009-374) RESOLUTION NO: 2009-579 nation Report of March 17, 2009; and request such copies, at the office of the Claire J. Gray AWARED TO: Systemed/Medco-Self amending (Resolution No. 2008-1153) WHEREAS, the Master Plan includes a Clerk of the Board in said County Admin- Town Clerk Insured Prescription Drug Program AWARED TO: Joseph Jingoli & Son, Housing Element pursuant to N.J.S.A. istration Building, Elizabeth, New Jersey. SERVICES: to reflect a one-year term Inc., Lawrenceville, New Jersey SUMMARY OR SYNOPSIS OF 2008 AUDIT REPORT 40:55D-28b (3); and Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board policy coverage for the Prescription Policy SERVICES: for architectural services OF TOWN OF WESTFIELD AS REQUIRED BY N.J.S.A. 40A:5-7 WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5:97-2.1(a) re- of Chosen Freeholders PERIOD: July1, 2009- June 30, 2010 provided to the Union County Vehicle Stor- quires the adoption of the Housing Ele- age Facility project COMBINED COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEETS Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk ment by the Planning Board and endorse- ORDINANCE TO UPDATE A of the Board of Chosen Freeholders SERVICE CHARGE ON COSTS: in an additional amount of DECEMBER DECEMBER ment by the Town Council; and $426,000 for a new contract amount of 31, 2008 31, 2007 1 T – 6/4/09, The Leader Fee: $20.40 WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5:97-3.1(a) re- CHECKS RETURNED FOR INSUFFICIENT FUNDS $2,785,845 PUBLIC NOTICE quires the preparation of a Fair Share Plan Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk ASSETS to address the total 1987-2018 fair share BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Cho- of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Cash and Investments $ 15,569,385.05 $ 15,015,795.14 TOWN OF WESTFIELD obligation of the Town of Westfield; and sen Freeholders of the County of Union, 1 T – 6/4/09, The Leader Fee: $22.95 Taxes, Assessments and PLANNING BOARD WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5:97-3.1(b) re- State of New Jersey, as follows: Liens Receivable 1,552,749.42 1,266,474.29 quires the adoption of the Fair Share Plan Section l. A service charge be imposed, PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Westfield Property Acquired for Taxes - by the Planning Board and endorsement in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:5-19, upon Planning Board at its meeting on May 27, Assessed Value 312,720.00 312,720.00 by the Town Council; and any Account owing to the County, if pay- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 2009 adopted the following resolution. Accounts Receivable 1,450,847.07 1,776,867.21 WHEREAS, upon notice duly provided ment tendered on the Account was made UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY NOTICE OF A BUDGET MEETING OF Fixed Capital 1,956,443.67 1,956,443.67 Almarc Associates, Joseph Spector pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-13 the Plan- by check or other written instrument which Fixed Capital - Authorized and Uncompleted 4,890,000.00 4,890,000.00 and Marc Spector (the “Applicant”), ning Board of the Town of Westfield held a was returned for insufficient funds. THE SCOTCH PLAINS MANAGE- MENT CORPORATION OF THE Deferred Charges to Future Taxation - 109, 113 and 117 East Broad Street also public hearing on the Housing Element Section 2. The service charge for a General Capital Fund 17,891,660.85 18,768,616.92 known as Block 2505, Lots 27, 26 and 25 and Fair Share Plan on May 27, 2009; and check or for other written instrument re- TOWNSHIP OF TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS. (IN COMPLIANCE Deferred Charges to Revenue of Succeeding Year 21,462.60 on the Tax Map of the Town of Westfield WHEREAS, the Planning Board has corded for insufficient funds shall be in the Fixed Assets 40,628,362.97 39,633,000.00 (the Premises”) sought Preliminary and determined that the Housing Element and same amount charged to the County by WITH OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT, Final Site Plan Approval with parking vari- Fair Share Plan are consistent with the our bank per check or other written instru- CHAPTER 231, P.L. 1975) TOTAL ASSETS $ 84,252,169.03 $ 83,641,379.83 ances. Applicant proposed to renovate goals and objectives of the Town of ment. NOTICE is hereby given by the SCOTCH LIABILITIES, RESERVES AND FUND BALANCES and upgrade existing commercial/retail Westfield’s 2002 Master Plan and that Section 3. That this Ordinance shall take PLAINS MANAGEMENT CORPORA- space at the first floor level and renovate adoption and implementation of the Hous- effect at the time and manner provided by TION of the Township of Scotch Plains of Bonds and Notes Payable $ 21,077,000.00 $ 17,176,000.00 and reconfigure existing residential apart- ing Element and Fair Share Plan are in the law. the following budget meeting: Improvement Authorizations 2,557,881.16 3,641,663.25 ments on the second and third floors. Also public interest and protect public health Section 4. That the Clerk be and is Date: June 16, 2009 Other Liabilities and Special Funds 9,803,805.53 12,645,490.91 some new construction is proposed for and safety and promote the general wel- hereby authorized to published the re- Time: 8:00 p.m. Amortization of Debt for Fixed Capital residential apartments. The work will in- fare. quired notice in the appropriate newspa- Location: Council Chambers, Munici- Acquired or Authorized 2,819,443.67 2,714,443.67 clude the addition of new egress stairs, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED per of such introduction and of a public pal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Reserve for Certain Assets Receivable 2,878,515.90 2,488,944.16 new mechanical, plumbing and electrical by the Planning Board of the Town of hearing on June 25, 2009 and shall file one Plains, New Jersey Fund Balance 4,487,159.80 5,341,837.84 systems. Applicant also proposes to merge Westfield, Union County, State of New certified copy, upon final passage, to each Type of Meeting: Meeting of the Scotch Investment in General Fixed Assets 40,628,362.97 39,633,000.00 the three properties that are currently three Jersey, that the Planning Board hereby Clerk of all Municipalities located within Plains Management Corporation to hold a TOTAL LIABILITIES, RESERVES tax map lots on Block 2505. Application adopts the May 27, 2009 Housing Ele- the County of Union and a copy to Direc- public hearing on their budget. AND FUND BALANCE $ 84,252,169.03 $ 83,641,379.83 approved with conditions. ment and Fair Share Plan. tors and Division Heads and Constitu- Agenda: As above. Kris McAloon Kris McAloon tional Officers and Agency Chiefs within Actions to be taken: Possible adoption COMPARATIVE STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Secretary, Planning Board Secretary, Planning Board the County of Union. of the above budget. AND CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE - CURRENT FUND 1 T - 6/4/09, The Leader Fee: $24.99 1 T - 6/4/09, The Leader Fee: $45.90 1 T - 6/4/09, The Leader Fee: $57.12 1 T - 6/4/09, The Times Fee: $21.93 YEAR 2008 YEAR 2007 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME REALIZED UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS costs, legal expenses and other expenses, including interest on such obligations to the Fund Balance Utilized $ 3,785,000.00 $ 4,000,000.00 BOND ORDINANCE STATEMENT AND SUMMARY extent permitted by Section 20 of the Local Bond Law. Miscellaneous - From Other Than Local ORDINANCE: 684-2009 Section 4. It is hereby determined and stated that the sum of $300,000 in the County Property Tax Levies 11,308,893.77 12,088,456.13 FINAL READING: 5/28/2009 of Union Open Space, Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust Fund is now available Collection of Delinquent Taxes and The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, has been finally to serve as the down payment on said purpose. The sum of $300,000 is hereby Tax Title Liens 1,204,282.14 1,009,765.94 adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union, State of New Jersey appropriated from such moneys to the payment of the cost of said purpose. Collection of Current Tax Levy 125,314,414.44 118,144,562.34 Section 5. To finance said purpose, bonds of said County of an aggregate principal on May 28, 2009 and the 20-day period of limitation within which a suit, action or TOTAL INCOME $ 141,612,590.35$ 135,242,784.41 proceeding questioning the validity of such ordinance can be commenced, as provided amount not exceeding $5,700,000 are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first publication of this Local Bond Law. Said bonds shall bear interest at a rate per annum as may be hereafter EXPENDITURES determined within the limitations prescribed by law. All matters with respect to said bonds statement. Copies of the full ordinance are available at no cost and during regular Budget Expenditures $ 35,988,891.88 $ 34,182,034.81 business hours, at the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders’ office for members of not determined by this ordinance shall be determined by resolutions to be hereafter adopted. County Taxes 26,450,753.34 24,885,045.25 the general public who request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond Local School Taxes 75,217,082.00 71,668,332.50 ordinance follows: Section 6. To finance said purpose, bond anticipation notes of said County of an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $5,700,000 are hereby authorized to be Special Improvement District Tax 390,555.00 390,970.00 TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A issued pursuant to the Local Bond Law in anticipation of the issuance of said bonds. In Other Expenditures 826,781.59 825,236.52 COUNTY PARK AT STANFORD DRIVE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BERKE- the event that bonds are issued pursuant to this ordinance, the aggregate amount of TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 138,874,063.81$ 131,951,619.08 LEY HEIGHTS IN, BY AND FOR THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW notes hereby authorized to be issued shall be reduced by an amount equal to the principal JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $6,000,000 TO PAY THE COST amount of the bonds so issued. If the aggregate amount of outstanding bonds and notes Excess in Revenue $ 2,738,526.54 $ 3,291,165.33 THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSU- issued pursuant to this ordinance shall at any time exceed the sum first mentioned in this Fund Balance, January 1 3,894,896.77 4,603,731.44 ANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PRO- section, the moneys raised by the issuance of said bonds shall, to not less than the VIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICI- amount of such excess, be applied to the payment of such notes then outstanding. $ 6,633,423.31 $ 7,894,896.77 PATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. Section 7. Each bond anticipation note issued pursuant to this ordinance shall be dated Less: Utilization as Anticipated Revenue 3,785,000.00 4,000,000.00 on or about the date of its issuance and shall be payable not more than one year from Purpose(s): Construction of a County park at Stanford Drive in the Township of Fund Balance, December 31 $ 2,848,423.31 $ 3,894,896.77 Berkeley Heights (the “Township”), including, but not limited to, athletic fields, play- its date, shall bear interest at a rate per annum as may be hereafter determined within grounds, a walking path, support buildings and structures, parking and all work, materials the limitations prescribed by law and may be renewed from time to time pursuant to and and appurtenances necessary and suitable therefor. The location of the park is desig- within limitations prescribed by the Local Bond Law. Each of said bond anticipation notes COMPARATIVE STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS nated as Block 1901, Lot 1.02 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Township. shall be signed by the Chairman of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, by the County AND CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE Manager and by the County Treasurer and shall be under the seal of said County and SWIMMING POOL UTILITY OPERATING FUND Appropriation: $6,000,000 attested by the Clerk or Deputy Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders. Said officers Bonds/Notes Authorized: $5,700,000 are hereby authorized to execute said notes in such form as they may adopt in conformity YEAR 2008 YEAR 2007 Grants (if any) Appropriated: -0- with law. The power to determine any matters with respect to said notes not determined REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME REALIZED Section 20 Costs: $600,000 by this ordinance and also the power to sell said notes, is hereby delegated to the County Useful Life: 15 years Treasurer who is hereby authorized to sell said notes either at one time or from time to Fund Balance Utilized $ 24,250.00 $ - time in the manner provided by law. Collection of Pool Fees 992,403.58 932,445.73 This Notice is published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. Miscellaneous From Other Than Pool Fees 24,752.97 239,078.45 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Section 8. It is hereby determined and declared that the period of usefulness of said County of Union, State of New Jersey purpose, according to its reasonable life, is a period of fifteen years computed from the TOTAL INCOME $ 1,041,406.55 $ 1,171,524.18 date of said bonds. BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COUNTY Section 9. It is hereby determined and stated that the Supplemental Debt Statement EXPENDITURES PARK AT STANFORD DRIVE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS required by the Local Bond Law has been duly made and filed in the office of the Clerk Budget Expenditures: IN, BY AND FOR THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of said County, and that such statement so filed Operating $ 615,000.00 $ 688,795.00 APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $6,000,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, shows that the gross debt of said County, as defined in Section 43 of the Local Bond Law, Capital Improvements 153,000.00 - TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF is increased by this ordinance by $5,700,000 and that the issuance of the bonds and Debt Service 151,700.00 150,705.00 BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR notes authorized by this ordinance will be within all debt limitations prescribed by said Deferred Charges and Statutory Expenditures 35,250.00 32,900.00 THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF Local Bond Law. THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. Section 10. Any funds received from private parties, the State of New Jersey or any of TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 954,950.00 $ 872,400.00 ———————————————————————— their agencies or any funds received from the United States of America or any of its Excess in Revenue $ 86,456.55 $ 299,124.18 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union, State agencies in aid of such purpose, shall be applied to the payment of the cost of such of New Jersey, as follows: purpose, or, if bond anticipation notes have been issued, to the payment of the bond Fund Balance, January 1 764,051.84 464,927.66 Section l. The County of Union, State of New Jersey (the “County”) is hereby authorized anticipation notes, and the amount of bonds authorized for such purpose shall be $ 850,508.39 $ 764,051.84 to construct a County park at Stanford Drive in the Township of Berkeley Heights (the reduced accordingly. Less: Utilization as Anticipated Revenue 24,250.00 - “Township”), including, but not limited to, athletic fields, playgrounds, a walking path, Section 11. The capital budget is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this support buildings and structures, parking and all work, materials and appurtenances ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency therewith and the resolutions promulgated Fund Balance, December 31 $ 826,258.39 $ 764,051.84 necessary and suitable therefor. The location of the park is designated as Block 1901, by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended capital budget and capital Lot 1.02 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Township. program as approved by the Director, Division of Local Government Services, is on file RECOMMENDATIONS Section 2. The sum of $6,000,000 is hereby appropriated to the payment of the cost with the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and is available for public inspection. That Parking Services bank account be reconciled on a monthly basis and all funds of making the improvement described in Section l hereof (hereinafter referred to as Section 12. The County intends to issue the bonds or notes to finance the cost of the collected be remitted to the Treasurer monthly. “purpose”). Said appropriation shall be met from the proceeds of the sale of the bonds improvement described in Section 1 of this bond ordinance. If the County incurs such That Municipal Court Fine account be reconciled on a monthly basis. authorized and the down payment appropriated by this ordinance. Said improvement costs prior to the issuance of the bonds or notes, the County hereby states its reasonable shall be made as a general improvement and no part of the cost thereof shall be assessed expectation to reimburse itself for such expenditures with the proceeds of such bonds or A Corrective Action Plan, which outlines actions the Town of Westfield will take to against property specially benefitted. notes in the maximum principal amount of bonds or notes authorized by this bond correct the findings listed above, will be prepared in accordance with federal and state Section 3. It is hereby determined and stated that (1) said purpose is not a current ordinance. requirements. A copy of it will be placed on file and made available for public inspection expense of said County, and (2) it is necessary to finance said purpose by the issuance Section 13. The full faith and credit of the County are hereby pledged to the punctual in the Office of the Town Clerk in the Town of Westfield. of obligations of said County pursuant to the Local Bond Law (Chapter 2 of Title 40A of payment of the principal of and the interest on the obligations authorized by this The above summary or synopsis was prepared from the report of audit of the Town of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated, as amended; the “Local Bond Law”), and (3) the ordinance. Said obligations shall be direct, unlimited and general obligations of the Westfield, County of Union, for the calendar year 2008. This report of audit, submitted by estimated cost of said purpose is $6,000,000, and (4) $300,000 of said sum is to be County, and the County shall levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable real property Suplee, Clooney & Company, Registered Municipal Accountants and Certified Public provided by the down payment hereinafter appropriated to finance said purpose, and (5) within the County for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds and notes, Accountants, is on file at the Town Clerk’s office and may be inspected by any interested the estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes necessary to be issued for said without limitation as to rate or amount. person. purpose is $5,700,000, and (6) the cost of such purpose, as hereinbefore stated, includes Section 14. This ordinance shall take effect twenty days after the first publication Claire J. Gray the aggregate amount of $600,000 which is estimated to be necessary to finance the cost thereof after final passage. Town Clerk of such purpose, including architect’s fees, accounting, engineering and inspection 1 T - 6/4/09, The Leader Fee: $226.44 1 T - 6/4/09, The Leader Fee: $191.76 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 4, 2009 Page 21

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First place, second place and several Terrana judged the exhibit. ask for J.O.#NY0908948 No Early Birds Please. honorable-mention awards, as well as a the spring 2008 semester. Students According to Mr. Stone, the judging must earn a minimum of a 3.5 grade Window Treatments GENERAL HELP WANTED best in show, were presented in each process was based on each of the judge’s Interior Designing YARD SALE category at a reception and ceremony point average (4.0-scale) to attain Mystery shoppers - Earn up to professional artistic critique experience dean’s list status. by a Professional Designer Westfield last month. and educational backgrounds. Free Consultation $150/ day. Undercover shoppers 534 Hillcrest Ave First place in the professional cat- Avrit Rubin, a member of the class needed to judge retail and dining “To help us make our decisions, we of 2009, is a Psychology major and (732) 726-0241 Sat, 6/6, 9am-2pm egory was awarded to Dario Scholis of kept certain technical things in mind establishments. Experience not Tools, Housewares, Toys, TVs, Elizabeth for his vessel, “Lucila,” a Spanish minor from Westfield. He is AC FOR SALE required. Call (877) 679-6773. such as composition, time spent on the the son of Charles Rubin and Lenore Clothing & Sports Equipment ceramic piece adorned with the face of artwork, originality and craftsmanship,” GE Air Conditioner $200 OBO a woman. Silver, and is a graduate of Union SUMMER TUTOR TUTOR he said. County Magnet High School. (originally $600). 17,800 BTUs / Cranford resident Dianna Strom’s “It was very helpful having three 230 Volt. Energy Star Qualified. National Honor Society Charles Dodge, college senior original design, “Devore Velvet Top,” judges with…various professional GW Grad Participates Used for two years in Cranford Westfield grad looking to tutor studying English Education, avail- took first place in the Intermediate cat- backgrounds, as it was a chance to learn home. Cools multi-rooms. middle school and high school able to tutor your student this sum- egory. from each other [about] how we deter- In Nightingale Ceremony Call (201) 239-7380 math. Experienced. mer. Prior teaching experience The garment’s rich, dark fabric, mined a great work of art,” he contin- GARWOOD – Heather Legg of Call Tara (908) 591-9582 and willing to drive to your loca- coupled with its simple, yet elegant ued. Garwood was among the graduates at Morawski Named To tion. Contact me for inquiries. lines, transformed it from an item of The National Arts Program is spon- Widener University School of Nursing’s (908) 233-0021 clothing into a work of art. sored by The National Arts Program traditional Nightingale Ceremony, Muhlenberg Dean’s List FREELANCERS WANTED Rutherford resident Jaclyn Foundation of Malvern, Pa. which recognizes the ideals of Flo- WESTFIELD – Kimberly Strong, detail-oriented writers NEED HELP WITH MATH? Bergantino’s work on paper, “My The program strives to provide op- rence Nightingale who stood for as a Morawski of Westfield was named to with professional demeanor Skilled, experienced, patient NJ Cousin,” earned her first place in the portunities for artists to present their caring and devoted nurse, on May 15. the Muhlenberg College dean’s list needed to cover local amateur category. certified math teacher can work, at whatever level, in a free, public “Treasure today, look forward to for the spring 2009 semester. She is a government meetings. Must help you increase your Ms. Bergantino’s drawing, a pencil exhibition. tomorrow,” said School of Nursing member of the class of 2012 and is an be able to meet deadlines, rendition of a young girl’s photograph, understanding of math and A selection of prize-winning artwork Dean Deborah Garrison as she wel- undeclared major. Ms. Morawski is know how to write a lead, and improve your grades and test displays such meticulous attention to from the contest will be on display from comed 131 students into the nursing the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas take an active interest in their detail that one might think the original, results. Can tutor all phases of now through July 17 in the Freeholders profession at the ceremony. Morawski and is a graduate of beats in order to develop news math, elementary through which is shown alongside the drawing, Gallery, located on the sixth floor of the During the ceremony, the students Westfield Senior High School. stories. Please email is a photograph of the drawing instead calculus, as well as SAT and Union County Administration Build- received pins, roses and lamps. The Students must earn a minimum of a resume and clips to: other test prep. Available of the drawing being a replication of the ing, in Elizabeth. The gallery is open lamps burning bright symbolized the 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale photograph. [email protected] now and during summer. weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. human spirit as the core of healing. to attain dean’s list status. Please call Mel at (732) 603-9521.

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PUBLICATION County Needs Volunteers Arts & Entertainment WHS Students Nominated To Maintain Reservation Trails For Rising Star Awards MOUNTAINSIDE – The Union along the way. Listen and look for WESTFIELD – The Paper Mill a ceremony at the Paper Mill Play- County Board of Chosen Freeholders migratory birds that use the reserva- Playhouse has announced the nomi- house on Tuesday, June 16. is in need of volunteers this Saturday, tion as a rest stop along their trip north. nees for the annual “Rising Star In addition to the nominations, June 6, National Trails Day, to help A trail work project from 10:30 a.m. Awards,” and the Westfield High both Catalina and Peter also received maintain and repair the miles of hiking to 12:30 p.m. will offer volunteers the School spring musical production of a full scholarship to attend the Paper and bridle trails crisscrossing the chance to repair the trail bed and re- Kiss Me, Kate! is well represented. Mill Playhouse Summer Musical Watchung Reservation. move invasive plants along a section of The Paper Mill Playhouse “Ris- Theatre Conservatory, to be held at “If you love the great outdoors, then hiking trail. Volunteers will learn new ing Star Awards” is a statewide com- Montclair State University. you’ll love to hike or ride horses in the skills, meet other trail users and have petition of New Jersey high school The conservatory is a five-week, Watchung Reservation,” said Free- fun while working in the out-of-doors. musicals designed to reward excep- professional training program holder Bette Jane Kowalski, liaison to The first 30 registered trail work tional accomplishments in the pro- geared toward students who intend the Parks and Recreation Advisory volunteers will receive a free National duction of high school musical the- to pursue a career in theatre. In Board. “The 2,060-acre forest pre- Trails Day t-shirt. Participants should atre. addition to advanced classes in sing- serve is Union County’s largest park dress to get dirty and/or wet and bring The Westfield High School nomi- ing, acting and dance, it also pro- and it offers a variety of trails and gloves, a shovel, loppers, pruning nations include Catalina Gagliotti vides the nominees an opportunity scenery for all ages to enjoy.” shears and/or pick axe if available. for “Outstanding Performance by an to perform on the Paper Mill main Participants can sign up to take a Some tools will be provided. Meet at Actress in a Leading Role,” for her stage in the August season finale guided hike and/or participate in a trail Trailside Nature and Science Center’s performance as Lilli Vanessi/ Kate; concert titled, “New Voices of work project in the Watchung Reser- Visitor Center, located at 452 New Peter Surace for “Outstanding Per- 2009.” vation by calling (908) 789-3683. Providence Road, Mountainside, N.J. formance by an Actor in a Leading In reacting to the news of the National Trails Day begins at 8:30 07092. For directions, call (908) 789- RISING TO THE CHALLENGE…Paper Mill Playhouse leading performance Role,” for his performance as Fred nominations, Westfield High School a.m. with a continental breakfast and 3670 or go to ucnj.org/parks/ nominations for the Rising Star Awards include Westfield High School sopho- Graham/Petruchio, and Bobby Drama teacher, Daniel Devlin, said, continues with a hike from 8:45 to 10 directionstrailside.html. mores Catalina Gagliotti for “Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a O’Rourke and Justin Rosin for “Out- “I add my congratulations to these a.m. A Trailside Nature and Science The event will be held rain or shine. Leading Role,” for her performance as Lilli Vanessi/ Kate; and Peter Surace for standing Performance by a Featured individual students for this recogni- Center naturalist will take participants Trail work participants must be seven “Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role,” for his performance Ensemble Group,” for their perfor- tion of their outstanding work as along a trail in search of wildlife sights years of age or older and children must as Fred Graham/Petruchio, in Kiss Me Kate!. Senior Bobby O’Rourke and Junior mance as First Man and Second Man. well as to the entire cast and crew of and sounds and interesting plant life be accompanied by an adult. Justin Rosin were nominated for “Outstanding Performance by a Featured The winners will be announced at Kiss Me, Kate! Ensemble Group. Above are Catalina and Peter. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS cleanup and disposal of scrap tires found on public lands. F. Exceptions. Notwitstanding the above, it shall not be a violation to possess ORDINANCE: NO. 686-2009 (d) Providing administrative and coordination assistance to municipalities in or discharge any of the aforementioned devices at a County-approved event and FIRST READING: 5/28/2009 implementing the Clean Communities Program. in a County-approved and designated area. (e) Performing such other duties as may be required by the Director of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposed ordinance was introduced ARTICLE VII – Tree Protection Division of Park Planning and Maintenance. and passed on first reading at a meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the (f) Preparing and Disseminating all mandated statistical programmatic reports to § 115-42A. Enforcement. County of Union, State of New Jersey, held on the 28TH day of May, 2009, and that said appropriate agencies and officials. [Amended 3-10-2005 by Ord. No. 611] ordinance will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at the meeting of said (g) The Bureau Chief of the Bureau of Planning and Environmental Conservation The County of Union’s Director of the Department of Parks and Community Board of Chosen Freeholders to be held at its meeting room in the County Administration shall also serve as the District Recycling Coordinator. Renewal is hereby charged with the responsibility for the enforcement of this Building, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on the 25th day of June, 2009, at (3) The Bureau of Horticulture’s functions and responsibility shall include: ordinance and may serve notice to any person in violation thereof; however, such 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as said matter can be reached, at which time and place (a) Providing for the care, cultivation, planting and replanting of all lawns notice shall not be a prerequisite for the issuance of a summons. The Director will all persons who may be interested there i will be given an opportunity to be heard on County property. notify the Union County Police Department (“County Police”) of any violation(s), concerning the same. A copy of this ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board (b) Providing for the care, cultivation, planting and replanting of flowers who shall investigate said violation(s). The County Police is independently autho- upon which public notices are customarily posted in the Administration Building of the and shrubs on County property. rized to issue any summons for violations of this ordinance, as appropriate. The County, and a copy is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the County Counsel and/or municipal prosecutors are hereby authorized to prosecute members of the general public of the County who shall request such copies, at the office ARTICLE XIX, Department of Engineering, Public Works & Facilities violators in any legal proceedings as may be required. of the Clerk of the Board in said County Administration Building, Elizabeth, New Jersey. [Added 7-18-1991 by Ord. No. 337; amended 4-14-1994 by Ord. No. 390; 6-26-1997 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders by Ord. No. 452; 12-11-1997 by Ord. No. 458; 6-25-1998 by Ord. No. 478; 7-22-1999 by ARTICLE VII – Encroachment of County Property Ord. No. 503; 6-20-2002 by Ord. No. 553; 12-20-2007 by Ord. No. 664; 3-27-08 by Ord. PREAMBLE § 115-46. Findings & Establishment of Ordinance. No. 667; 1-4-2009 by Ord. 680-2009]] A. Establishment. There is hereby established the County of Union Encroachment AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED “AN ORDI- § 1-111. General purpose; departmental organization. Ordinance. NANCE ADOPTING A CODIFICATION OF THE LAWS, ORDINANCES, D. The Department of Engineering, Public Works and Facilities shall include the B. Findings. Information obtained from the County of Union Department of Parks and POLICIES AND RESOLUTIONS OF UNION COUNTY, STATE OF NEW following divisions: Community Renewal has indicated an increase in the number of encroachment JERSEY; PROVIDING FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF SAID CODE; AND (1) The Division of Public Works. violations by residents bordering County-owned lands. The Union County Board of SAVING FROM REPEAL CERTAIN LEGISLATION NOT INCLUDED (2) The Division of Engineering. Chosen Freeholders has made it a priority to maintain the integrity of County-owned THEREIN” ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF (3) The Division of Facilities Management lands for the beneficial use of all residents. The Union County Board of Chosen THE COUNTY OF UNION ON AUGUST 19, 1993. (4) Division of Park Maintenance Freeholders has furthermore made it a priority to maintain and preserve County-owned BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union that the lands in a healthy and environmentally good condition. This ordinance establishes § 1-112. Division of Public Works. Laws of Union County - Administrative Code and General Policies & Legislation are policies, regulations, and standards necessary to ensure that residents do not encroach C. Division organization. hereby amended as follows in the attached Appendix A: upon County-owned lands. (4) The Bureau of Shade Tree and Conservation’s functions and responsibilities shall Strikeover indicates language being deleted. include: ARTICLE VIII – LOCAL SUPPLEMENTAL VIOLATIONS BUREAU SCHEDULE (a) Providing for the planting, replanting, trimming and care of trees within County Bold and underlined indicates language being inserted. The following Local Supplemental Violations Bureau Schedule for Non-Traffic road rights-of-way. [amended 2-5-2004 by Ord. No. 587]. matters shall be in effect for offenses committed on and after the effective date of APPENDIX A (b) Operation of the County’s compost facility and ancillary work. this Amendment: TABLE OF CONTENTS (c) Providing fo the care, cultivation, planting and trimming of trees on all Non-Traffic Section County parkland. Chapter 1, UNION COUNTY GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE ...... 32 Ord. No. Short Description Payable Amount ARTICLE XVIII, Department of Parks & Community Renewal ...... 64 § 1-114. Division of Park Maintenance 115-6A Buying/Selling Alcoholic Beverages $ 74.00 §§ 1-108 through 1- 111 (Reserved) ...... 70 (A) Under the direction and supervision of the Director of the Department of 115-6C Possession/Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages $ 74.00 ARTICLE XIX, Department of Engineering, Public Works & Facilities ..... 73 Engineering, Public Works and Facilities, the Division of Park Maintenance’s 115-7A Kindling or Building Fires $ 74.00 § 1-114. Division of Park Maintenance ...... 78 functions shall include preserving and improving all County park and recreational 115-7B Location Restrictions for Fires $ 74.00 Chapter 115, SAFETY CODE ...... 202 facilities. 115-7C Supervision of Fires $ 74.00 ARTICLE III – Animals ...... 208 (B) Division Head. The Director of the Division of Park Maintenance shall be the 115-7D Discarding Lighted Match, Cigars, Cigarette $ 74.00 ARTICLE IV – Bicycles, Scooters, Recreational Vehicles and Snowmobiles .. 210 head of the Division and shall be responsible to the Director of the Department of 115-7E Order to Extinguish Fire $ 74.00 § Engineering, Public Works and Facilities. 115-7F Permit for Use of Picnic Grove $ 49.00 ARTICLE V – Noise ...... 212 (C) Division Organization 115-8A Boating Permit $ 49.00 ARTICLE VI - Disorderly Conduct ...... 213 a. Within the Division, there shall be the following Bureaus: 115-8B Boating Safety Regulations $ 49.00 ARTICLE VII-LOCAL SUPPLEMENTAL VIOLATIONS BUREAU SCHEDULE a. The Bureau of Parks-Sector I 115-9A Removing Animal Feces $ 49.00 Chapter 138, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC ...... 248 b. The Bureau of Parks-Sector II 115-9B Dog or Other Animal Off Leash $ 49.00 ARTICLE VXI-LOCAL SUPPLEMENTAL BUREAU VIOLATIONS SCHEDULE ...... b. Bureau Chief. The Chief of each Bureau shall be the head of the Bureau and 115-9C Dog Leash $ 49.00 shall be responsible to the Director of the Division of Park Maintenance. CHAPTER 1, UNION COUNTY GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE 115-10A Manner of Riding Horses $ 49.00 c. The function of each Bureau shall include the provision of care and mainte- [HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union 4-28- 115-10B Unattended Horses $ 49.00 nance of all County park and recreational facilities within its’ respective Sectors. 1976 by Ord. No. 1; amended in its entirety by Ord. No. 9-1984. Subsequent amend- 115-10C Hitching of Horses $ 49.00 ments noted where applicable.] § 1-115. Division of Facilities Management. 115-11A Interfering with Animals, Reptiles, or Birds $ 49.00 [Added 12-20-2007 by Ord. No. 664; Amended 3-27-08 by Ord. No. 667] 115-11B Tobacco, Alcohol, Noxious Substances – Given to Animals $ 49.00 ARTICLE XVIII, Department of Parks & Community Renewal C. Division Organization. 115-11C Fishing $ 49.00 [Adopted 6-26-1997 by Ord. No. 452; Amended 12-20-2007 by Ord. No. 664] (1) Within the Division, there shall be the following Bureaus: 115-11D Killing of Fish $ 49.00 § 1-100. Department established; purpose; organization. (a) Bureau of Custodial Maintenance. 115-11E Traps $ 49.00 [Amended 6-20-2002 by Ord. No. 553; 9-14-2006 by Ord. No. 636; 12-20-2007 by Ord. (b) Bureau of General Trades. 115-11F Feeding of Wildlife $ 30.00 No. 664] (c) Bureau of Stationary Engineers. 115-11G Release/Abandonment of Animals $ 49.00 A. General Purpose; Departmental Organization. There shall be a Department of Parks (d) Bureau of Construction Management. 115-13A Conduct of Animals $ 74.00 and Community Renewal for the purpose of promoting and developing the planning, (e) Bureau of Administrative Support. 115-13B Animal Fighting $ 74.00 development and growth of the County of Union, coordinating all aspects of such through (2) Bureau Chief. The Chief of each Bureau shall be the head of the bureau and shall 115-14A Registration of Bicycles $ 30.00 the efficient and effective use of financial, operational and administrative resources and be responsible to the Director of the Division of Facilities Management. 115-14B Renting Bicycles $ 30.00 to proactively address the needs of County residents. The Director shall be fully (3) Bureau of Custodial Maintenance’s functions shall include providing custodial and 115-14F Bicycles – Impeding Pedestrian/Vehicular Traffic $ 30.00 responsible for the Department’s operation. janitorial services for all County buildings, with the exception of Runnells Specialized 115-14G Operation of Bicycles in Designated Areas $ 30.00 B. There may be a Deputy Director who shall be responsible to the Director of the Hospital and providing custodial and janitorial services for all park facilities. 115-15 Scooters – Helmet Required $ 30.00 Department of Parks and Community Renewal and shall be responsible for develop- (4) Bureau of General Trades’ functions shall include providing technical and mechani- 115-16 Motor Vehicles/Recreational Vehicles – Unauthorized Areas $ 74.00 ing plans and coordinating the implementation of plans for renovating existing cal services for the safe and efficient operation of heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, 115-17 Snowmobiles on County Property $ 74.00 park facilities and constructing new facilities. plumbing and electrical systems of County buildings, with the exception of Runnells 115-19 Noise Prohibited $ 49.00 C. The Department shall have a Bureau of Recreation and a Bureau of Adminis- Specialized Hospital. 115-20A Disturbing the Peace – Electronic Noise $ 49.00 trative Support. The Chief of each Bureau shall be the head of the Bureau and shall (5) Bureau of Stationary Engineers’ functions shall include maintaining and operating 115-20B Disturbing the Peace – Verbal Noise $ 49.00 report to the Deputy Director of Parks and Community Renewal. The functions of the heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems in all County buildings, with the 115-20C Construction, Etc. Prohibited During Certain Hours $ 49.00 the Bureau of Recreation and Administrative Support are developing and admin- exception of Runnells Specialized Hospital. 115-21 Sound Trucks Prohibited $ 49.00 istrating programs to facilitate the public use and enjoyment of County parks, (6) The Bureau of Construction Management’s functions and responsibilities shall 115-24 Abandonment of Vehicles $ 74.00 playgrounds, the Watchung Reservation, open spaces and places of recreation; include supervising construction projects on all County-owned facilities and preserving, 115-25A Aviation Restrictions $ 74.00 operating all County recreation facilities; and, coordinating park and recreational caring for, laying out, constructing and improving park and recreational facilities, 115-27 Climbing Prohibited $ 74.00 facilities, programs and special events of the County with other public and private the Watchung Reservation and open spaces. 115-28A Willful Destruction of County Property $ 74.00 recreational facilities within the County. The functions of the Bureau of Adminis- (7) The Bureau of Administrative Support’s functions shall include operating, facilitat- 115-28B Removing/Destroying Natural Resources of Beauty $ 74.00 trative Support are to establish and maintain essential records and files relative to ing and supervising the County’s printing & duplication services and signage services. 115-28C Construction Restricted $ 74.00 the programs offered by the Department, ensure payroll conformity, prepare and 115-28D Sanitary Facilities $ 49.00 CHAPTER 49, FEES reconcile contract bids and bills, and maintain construction progress schedules 115-30A Littering $ 49.00 [HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union as and reports. 115-30B Deposits in Receptacles $ 49.00 indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.] D. The Department shall have a Bureau of Governmental Relations and Community 115-30C Bringing Garbage Into Parks for Deposit Prohibited $ 49.00 Outreach. The Bureau Chief shall report to the Director of Parks and Community Article V, Engineering, Public Works and Facilities Fees 115-30D Deposits in Sewers, Fountains $ 49.00 Renewal. The function of the Bureau of Governmental Relations and Community [Adopted 4-27-2006 by Ord. No. 627. Amended 12-4-2008 by Ord. No. 676-2008] 115-30E Use of Trucks and Vehicles on County Property $ 74.00 Outreach is to develop and administer programs to facilitate the public use and 115-30F Littering from Aircraft $ 74.00 § 49-9. Tipping Fees Charged to Municipalities for Compost. enjoyment of County parks and recreational facilities in consolidation of County grant 115-30G Littering from Motor Vehicle $ 74.00 The following fees are hereby established for individual municipalities to be charged programs for maximum effectiveness. The Bureau shall include the Office of Cultural and 115-31A Loitering – Police Orders to Leave $ 49.00 when utilizing the County of Union Compost Facility: Heritage Affairs. 115-31B Loitering – Causing Excessive Noise or Disorder $ 49.00 A. Tipping Fee of $2.00 per cubic yard of un-compacted leaves accepted for composting E. The Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs functions and responsibilities shall 115-31C Loitering – Remaining in Vehicles During Certain Hours $ 49.00 at the County of Union Compost Facility; include: 115-32A Conduct of Pedestrians $ 49.00 B. Tipping Fee of $4.00 per cubic yard of compacted leaves accepted for composting (1) Create, support and encourage programs promoting public interest and participa- 115-32B Roller Skates or Skateboards Prohibited $ 49.00 at the County of Union Compost Facility. tion in local arts, history and culture. 115-33A Posting Bills and Soliciting – Distribution $ 49.00 (2) Maintain an annual preservation awards program commending noteworthy historic CHAPTER 115, SAFETY CODE 115-33B Posting Bills and Soliciting – Deposits $ 49.00 preservation. [HISTORY: Established by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union 115-33C Posting Bills and Soliciting – Posting or Affixing $ 49.00 (3) Educate the public on local, state and municipal efforts to preserve historical sites. on October 19, 1983 by Ordinance No. 195; amended on October 29, 1987 by Ordinance 115-33D Soliciting Alms $ 49.00 (4) Maintain an historic inventory as a resource for federal and state agencies and local No. 280. Amended in its entirety on June 30, 1999 by Ordinance No. 500; amended on 115-33E Commercial Ventures $ 74.00 planners. December 12, 2000 by Ordinance No. 521; amended on March 29, 2001 by Ordinance 115-34A Skating/Walking on Ice $ 49.00 [Amended 9-14-2006 by Ord. No. 664] No. 530; amended on April 10, 2003 by Ordinance No. 569; amended on December 4, 115-34B Unsafe Ice $ 49.00 F. The Department of Parks & Community Renewal shall consist of the following 2003 by Ordinance No. 584 & 585.] 115-34C Bathing, Swimming, or Wading Prohibited $ 49.00 Divisions: 115-34D Sledding Only in Designated Areas $ 49.00 ARTICLE I – General Provisions (3) Division of Planning and Community Development. 115-34E Playing Games only in Designated Areas $ 49.00 (3) Division of Information Technologies [Added 7-22-1999 by Ord. No. 503] § 115-2. Construction, Scope, and Enforcement. 115-35A Trespassing $ 49.00 (3) Division of Golf Operations [Added 12-20-2007 by Ord. No. 664] F. Penalties. Any person who is found guilty of committing an act which is prohibited 115-35B Failure to Pay Admission Fees $ 49.00 (3) Division of Parks Planning and Environmental Services [Added 12-20-2007 by Ord. or which is declared to be unlawful or an offense, or is found guilty of the non-performance 115-36 Washing or Repairing Motor Vehicles Prohibited $ 49.00 No. 664] of an act which is required to be done by this Ordinance, or is found guilty of violating either This ordinace shall take effect at the time and in the manner provided by law. [Amended 9-14-2006 by Ord. No. 636; 12-20-2007 by Ord. No. 664] a rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to this Ordinance, or any of the terms or conditions of any permit issued hereunder, and for which this Ordinance provides no CHAPTER 138, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC §§ 1-108 through 1- 111. (Reserved) specific penalty, shall be punished by a fine not less than twenty five dollars (25.00) [HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union: Part § 1-112. Division of Golf Operations. nor more than two hundred dollars ($200.00) and shall further be subject to the 1, 5-6-1982 by Ord. No. 160; Part 2, 11-23-1971 as Res. No. 690-71. Amendments noted [Added 12-20-2007 by Ord. No. 664] replacement, repair or restoration of any damaged County property, if the unlawful act where applicable.] A. Under the direction and supervision of the Director of the Department of Parks and or offense involved the damage or destruction of County property. GENERAL REFERENCES Community Renewal, the Division of Golf Operations functions shall include the manage- Safety standards — See Ch. 115. §115-4. Obedience to lawful instructions from a police officer. ment and maintenance of all County golf facilities. Transportation policy — See Ch. 133. No person shall fail to obey the lawful instructions of a Union County Police officer or B. Division head. The Director of the Division of Golf Operations shall be in charge of interfere with an officer in any way, either directly or indirectly, in the proper performance PART 1, GENERAL REGULATIONS the Division and shall be responsible to the Director of the Department of Parks and of his duties. Any person who violates this subsection shall, upon conviction, be Community Renewal for its operation. ARTICLE VII, Handicapped Parking liable for a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than two hundred C. Division organization. dollars ($200.00) and up to thirty days imprisonment in the County jail. § 138-17. Handicapped parking. (1) Within the Division, there shall be the following subdivisions: The locations described in Schedule XV (§ 138-45), attached to and made a part of this (a) The Bureau of Golf Services. ARTICLE III – Animals chapter, are hereby designated as parking for handicapped persons only. Any person (b) The Bureau of Golf Maintenance. § 115-13. Animal Conduct. who violates the provisions of this subsection shall, upon conviction be liable for (2) Bureau Chief. The Chief of each Bureau shall be the of head the Bureau and shall A. No person shall cause by inciting, urging, provoking, encouraging, ordering or a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than two hundred dollars be responsible to the Director of the Division of Golf Operations. issuing commands or permit any animal or creature owned by him/her or in his/her care, ($200.00). (3) The Bureau of Golf Services functions shall include the management and operation custody and control to attack any human being or any other animal on county property. of all County golf facilities. ARTICLE XVI– LOCAL SUPPLEMENTAL VIOLATIONS BUREAU SCHEDULE C. Penalty. Unless another penalty is expressly provided by New Jersey Statutes, any (4) The Bureau of Golf Maintenance functions shall include providing for the care and person who shall violate any of the provisions of the above subsections or any The following Local Supplemental Violations Bureau Schedule for Traffic mat- maintenance of all County golf facilities. supplement thereto shall be liable to a penalty in an amount not not less than twenty five ters shall be in effect for offenses committed on and after the effective date of this § 1-113. Division of Parks Planning and Environmental Services. dollars ($25.00) nor more than two hundred dollars (200.00) for each violation. In Amendment: [Added 12-20-2007 by Ord. No. 664] addition, if any person is found guilty of a second or subsequent offense under this Part I A. Division head. The Director of the Division of Park Planning and Environmental Ordinance, the animal or animals in question shall be confiscated by the County of Union. Traffic Section Services shall be the head of the Division and shall be responsible to the Director of the ARTICLE IV – Bicycles, Scooters, Recreational Vehicles and Snowmobiles Ord. No. Short Description Payable Amount Department of Parks and Community Renewal for its operation. 138-3 Parking Prohibited at all times $ 30.00 B. Division organization. ARTICLE V – Noise 138-4 Parking Prohibited certain hours $ 30.00 (1) Within the Division, there shall be the following subdivision: ARTICLE VI - Disorderly Conduct 138-5 Stopping or Standing Prohibited $ 30.00 (a) The Bureau of Planning and Environmental Conservation. 138-6 Parking Time Limited $ 30.00 (b) The Bureau of Horticulture § 115-29. Explosives and Firearms. 138-7 Reserved Parking $ 40.00 (2) The Bureau of Planning and Environmental Conservation’s functions and respon- [amended 3-10-2005 by Ord. No. 611] 138-8 Trucks over 4 Tons $ 40.00 sibilities shall include: E. Paintball guns. It shall be unlawful for any person to bring into or have in his 138-9 Routes, Trucks over 4 Tons $ 40.00 (a) Responsible for developing plans and coordinating the implementation of possession while on any property, or in any park or recreational facility owned or 138-16 Loading Zone $ 40.00 plans for renovating existing Park facilities, constructing new facilities, and environmen- under the control of the County of Union, a paintball gun, paintball markers, 138-17 Handicap Parking $100.00 tal programs. paintball grenades or any other “fire-arm type” device/weapon that is capable of 138-18 Bus Stops $ 40.00 (b) Implementing and coordinating Household Special Waste, Computer and releasing a non-traditional bullet such as a paintball, BB, or pellet by any means 138-23 Emergency No Parking $ 30.00 Electronics, and Battery/Motor Oil/Filters recycling events funded through the Solid including gas, air or spring-loaded. A violation of this subsection shall, upon Waste Services Tax. conviction, result in a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than two This ordinace shall take effect at the time and in the manner provided by law (c) Implementing and coordinating the Scrap Tire Management Program to fund hundred dollars ($200.00). 1 T - 6/4/09, The Leader Fee: $709.92 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 4, 2009 Page 23 Drama Awards Portend Tony’s Success for Billy Elliot By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY When Sir Elton John’s name was Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times announced as the recipient of the AREA – The Drama League Distinguished Achievement in Mu- awards sometimes forecast the Tony sical Theatre Award, the room awards, which will be announced erupted with cheers as he made his live on Sunday, June 7, at 8 p.m. on way up to the podium. His smash hit CBS. Billy Elliott, the Musical also won As a new member to the Drama for best musical. League, I did not know what to ex- After confessing to being a “late- pect when I was sent a ballot and an comer” to Broadway, Sir Elton said, invitation to the May 15 Drama “Art always comes through in times League awards luncheon held at the of anxiety and stress…I feel as if I’m Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York. learning and am a trainee among all RECITAL…High school seniors Anne Marie Noronha, Armando Lamberti, I cast my ballot for various cat- of these people here.” He went on to Gabriel Rodrigues, Anna Adamovich and Lisa Kessler will perform Monday, egories of shows from the Broadway remind the audience only three of June 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Westfield’s First Baptist Church. season and gleefully sent off my his four Broadway shows were hits, affirmative RSVP to the luncheon. with Tarzan being the disappoint- The overhead lights in the Broad- ment. Ashford & Simpson, Grandmaster JUNIOR MUSICIANS…Pictured, from left to right, musicians Mary Lamberti, way Ballroom dimmed, and a re- “Take it on the chin if you get a Flash to Perform This Weekend Lisa Kessler and Max Kachalov take a break from performing at the May meeting corded voice of Liza Minnelli wel- bad review. There’s nothing better of the Junior Musical Club of Westfield. comed the 600 guests and 59 nomi- than that for furthering your craft,” By LAUREN KRICHILSKY Grammy and Oscar Award winner Isaac nees for the afternoon’s awards. he suggested. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Hayes performing in one of his last Crisscrossing red, blue and white The podium was peppered with COUNTY – The annual kickoff to a concerts. The soul icon, known for his High School Students to Perform spotlights bathed the Broadway per- nominees and presenter superstars summer of music, Union County’s “Theme to Shaft,” passed away last formers as they paraded in to the like Stockard Channing, Tynne Daly, “Rhythm and Blues by the Brook” August. In Junior Musical Club’s June 8 Recital perennial favorite, “That’s Entertain- Jane Fonda, David Hyde Pierce, Music Festival will again take place at “Every year, we look forward to WESTFIELD – The Junior Musi- James, a senior clarinetist at ment.” Allison Janney and Sutton Foster. Cedar Brook Park in Plainfield on Sat- ‘Rhythm and Blues by the Brook’ to cal Club of Westfield will hold its Westfield High School, will perform As they sat on a three-tiered raised Newer additions to the Broadway urday, June 6, from noon to 7 p.m. kick off our summer-long musical en- annual senior recital at the First Bap- Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto and dais, the nominees looked out to face scene included American Idol final- The concert will be headlined by tertainment here in Union County,” tist Church, located at 170 Elm Street, “Cantilene” by Louis Cahuzac. supportive guests, who included ist and first-time Tony nominee Ashford & Simpson, a couple which Union County Freeholder Chairman on Monday, June 8, at 7:30 p.m. James has performed as soloist and Broadway producers, directors, Constantine Maroulis, featured in has been producing and performing Alexander Mirabella said. The concert is open to the public in orchestras across the country such agents, managers and fans like me. the musical Rock of Ages, who was over the past four decades. “It’s an event for adults and children free of charge. Seniors Anna as the ASTA National Honors Or- Co-hosts Cynthia Nixon – of “Sex kidded for having the longest hair of Their composition “Let’s Go Get to enjoy the park. And we welcome Adamovich, James Chu, Lisa chestra, New York Youth Symphony, and the City” and the Roundabout the day. Stoned,” performed by Ray Charles, everyone to come out and experience Kessler, Tim Ko, Armando Lamberti, and the New Jersey All-State Wind Theater’s production of Distracted – Rivaling Maroulis’ flowing locks became an R & B hit in 1966; after, the this family-oriented program,” he con- Wendy Lin, Anne Marie Noronha Ensemble and Orchestra. Currently, and movie/theater celebrity Jeremy were those of actor James Barbour. couple was signed by Motown Records, tinued. and Gabriel Rodrigues will perform. James studies clarinet with Andrew Irons, currently of Impressions on In his basso profundo voice, Mr. where they became known for hits like In addition to the all-day music, Anna, a pianist, is a senior at Union Lamy. He will attend Princeton Uni- Broadway, set a light tone for the Barbour drolly remarked during his “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “Rhythm and Blues” also plans to have County Magnet School; she will play versity. three-hour-long ceremony. three-minute time allotment, “I was “You’re All I Need to Get By,” “Ain’t the Kids Kingdom Travelling Jubilee, “Gymnopedie 1” by Erik Satie and Lisa, a senior soprano at Cranford Unlike the Tony’s, where only the in Jane Eyre on Broadway. It closed. Nothing like the Real Thing” and “Good which features rides, arts and crafts, Impromptu in B-flat Major, Op. 142, High School, will sing “Notre winners get to speak, all nominees I was in Tale of Two Cities on Broad- Lovin’ Ain’t Easy to Come By.” and entertainment for kids. No. 3, “Rosamunde” by Franz Amour” by Gabriel Fauré and were given three minutes at the mi- way. It closed. I hope one of you out In addition to performances by Also, new at the festival this year, Schubert. Anna studies piano with “Laurie’s Song” from Aaron crophones that lined the long tables. there will get me in a show that Ashford & Simpson, “Rhythm and there will be an auto show sponsored by Elena Bartolf. She has received the Copland’s “The Tenderland.” Her They voiced their appreciation for doesn’t close.” Blues” will include a performance by G-Wiz Entertainment, which will fea- Charlotte Rubinow Award from the accompanist will be Stephen their nominations between each of At the conclusion of the luncheon, Grandmaster Flash, one of the pioneers ture a mixture of antique and contem- Music Educators Association of New Dechiaro. Lisa studies voice with the 10 major awards that were pre- Lithgow presented the Distinguished of hip-hop DJ-ing, record spinning by porary cars. Additionally, there will be Jersey. Anna will attend George Maureen Monroe. She has sung in sented. Performance award, which he won DJ Spinna, creative works by Angela a food court nearby, serving a “taste of Washington University. the New Jersey Women’s All State Presenting the award for Unique in 1988. He prolonged the suspense Johnson, and a medley of blues, R & B, spring” at affordable prices. Chorus and in the ACDA National Contribution to the Theatre, legend- building up to the only award that Latin jazz, reggae, calypso and classic “It’s a wonderful family day. Just High School Choir. She received the ary producer/director Hal Prince had not been pre-announced. rock by The Joe Taino Group. bring a picnic basket and some food, Jr. Musical Club to Hold Junior League of Elizabeth- gave words of praise for his long- Geoffrey Rush, an Academy Music will be playing all day long, and stay all day to enjoy the scene,” said Plainfield Scholarship and will at- time friend Angela Lansbury, who Award winner for his performance and the concert is free. Tina Casey, spokesperson for Union New Member Auditions tend Carnegie Mellon University. received a standing ovation from her in Shine and an Emmy winner for “Rhythm and Blues” marks the un- County, who attended the festival last SCOTCH PLAINS – Auditions for Tim, a violinist, is a senior at peers and the audience alike. “The Life and Death of Peter Sell- official beginning of summer music in year. membership in the Junior Musical Westfield High School; he will per- As she received the award, she ers,” won for his performance of a Union County, which will again host Fox 5, my9, Amaker Porterfield, 98.7 Club are open to individuals in grades form the first movement of reflected on her career. “During 400-year-old-monarch in Exit the Music Fest on September 12 and 13. Kiss FM, and nj.com sponsor the event. 8 to 12 who are studying music. Two “Symphonie Espagnole” by Edouard ‘Murder She Wrote,’” she said, “I King. Last year’s “Rhythm and Blues” saw For more, see ucrandb.com. pieces must be performed for the au- Lalo, accompanied by Wendy Lin wondered if I’d ever get back to Gracious in his short acceptance ™ dition – one piece from the period up on piano. Tim studies violin with Broadway.” Currently the 83-year- speech, Mr. Rush lauded the other POPCORN to and including Beethoven and an- Steven Wolosonovic. He has partici- old plays the adorably zany Madame performers, leaving all in attendance other piece from the Romantic or pated in the New Jersey Youth Sym- Arkati in Blithe Spirit, which won with the warmth of camaraderie in Night at the Museum: All’s Modern period. phony, New Jersey Regional II Or- that afternoon for Best Revival of a this business known as entertainment. The next audition will be Sunday, chestra and the Westfield High Play and for which she’s likely to If the Drama League Awards are June 14, at 4:30 p.m. at the home of School Chamber Orchestra. He will win a Tony. any indication of what’s to come this Mediocre in Love and War Beverly Thomson Shea, 2121 attend Pennsylvania State Univer- John Lithgow, of Broadway, movie Sunday at the Tony’s, Billy Elliott, Princeton Avenue in Scotch Plains. sity. and TV fame, specifically in “Third the Musical will garner the awards One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER since installment one. But it’s lonely at the To audition, or for more information, Armando, a senior violinist at Rock from the Sun,” shared his feel- for most of its 15 nominations, and 1 and ½ popcorns contact James Chu, vice-president of Roselle Catholic High School, will ing about the Drama League, which Geoffrey Rush and Angela Lansbury top. Even a deal with Wal-Mart doesn’t auditions, at (908) 928-0565 or e- play Polish Dance by Edmund he called “the most inclusive and will take home top honors. Whether solely by chance or through excite him. However, when he visits the blatant appropriation, there is but one truly museum and hears the bad news, he realizes mail [email protected]. Severn. Armando studies violin with least competitive theatre event.” There’s nothing like live theater, inspired moment in Night at the Museum: that hanging with his homies is what he has The Junior Musical Club, a divi- Steven Rochen. He has been the re- A nominee for the Distinguished and there’s nothing more exhilarat- Battle of the Smithsonian. Coming at the been missing. sion of The Musical Club of Westfield, cipient of several honors and schol- Performance Award, Lithgow ing than to see theatre actors hon- conclusion, the scene harkens back to that Turning his back on the ho-hum of finan- is a performing group of 8th grade arships, including the Roselle Catho- amazed audiences this past season ored for their craft. To learn more romantic favorite, One Touch of Venus cial success, he decides he must save the through high school instrumentalists lic 800 Club, Provost Scholarship, with his portrayal of Joe in Arthur about The Drama League, visit (1948). That aside, director Shawn Levy’s day. Breaching security at the Smithsonian and vocalists from Westfield and Kean Merit Scholarship and a Col- Miller’s haunting play, All My Sons. dramaleague.org. sequel is a nonsensical mishmash of discon- thanks to the unintended courtesies of a nearby communities united by their lege of New Jersey Merit Scholar- nected bits. lesser counterpart (Jonah Hill), he is soon love of music. ship. He will attend Ramapo Col- There was little laughter in the fairly happily back in night guard uniform. The Each June, the club’s high school lege. packed theater where I viewed this block- battle to save his pals ensues. But it will take NJWA Concert Band To buster continuation of museum night guard a mind like a steel trap to follow the silly seniors present a Senior Recital as Wendy, a pianist, is a senior at Larry Daley’s lively relationship with oth- intricacies. they prepare to leave for college. This Governor Livingston High School; erwise inanimate characters. Only when It will also help if you have a fondness for year, the Senior Recital will be on she will play the first movement of two capuchin monkeys ape a vaudeville the Steve Reeves movies of the 1950s and Monday, June 8, at 7:30 p.m. The Beethoven’s Sonata in F minor, Op. Play Our Lady of Lourdes routine, alternately slapping Ben Stiller’s ’60’s. You know, the cheapie sword-and- concert will be at the First Baptist 57, “Appassionata”. Wendy is presi- WESTFIELD – On Sunday, June tains three movements (Motet, Cho- face, did squeals come from the under-6 sandal epics where Romans, Greeks, mytho- Church, located at 170 Elm Street in dent of the Junior Musical Club of 7, at 2 p.m., the New Jersey Work- rale and Madrigal) that are composed gang. logical characters and dinosaurs all roamed Westfield and is free and open to the Westfield. A student of Sondra shop for the Arts (NJWA) Concert in the Renaissance music style. Certainly, the shortcoming in entertain- the Earth at the same time. The muddled public. Tammam, Wendy attended the Band under the direction of conduc- The concert will also offer “High- ment value isn’t for lack of product. This is chronology here is every bit as confound- Tanglewood Institute’s Young Art- tor Howard Toplansky will perform a lights” from the music of Kurt Weill, chock full of stuff, albeit mostly uninterest- ing, even by kiddy flick standards. Tuning ing and tied together without a stitch of out is tempting. Audition Winners ists Piano Program and has per- spring concert at Our Lady of Lourdes arranged by Paul Yoder. Included in directorial finesse. Double entendres, plays But if you can somehow wrap your brain formed at Carnegie’s Weill Hall and Church, located at 300 Central Av- this selection are the songs “Speak on words and popular references that do not around the helter-skelter absurdities that Perform in Concert Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. enue in Mountainside. The concert is Low,” “September Song” and “Jenny.” necessarily relate to the plot make us won- seem to play on an endless loop, the “real- SCOTCH PLAINS – Gifted young In addition to solo studies, she open to the public, and admission is Also planned for the June 7 concert der if they were actually intended for some life” personalities are not without their odd chamber musicians from several New performs with the Governor $10 per person. are march selections, including other film. charm. This includes Robin Williams as Jersey communities, including Scotch Livingston Orchestra and accompa- “We are delighted to be invited back “Guards March” by Victor Runov, a Mr. Stiller as Larry Daley, defender of the President Teddy Roosevelt; Bill Hader as Plains, will be heard in a public con- nies the Concert Choir. Wendy will to play at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. composer of Russian military music, diorama, dusts the cobwebs off the exhibits General Custer; Owen Wilson as cowboy cert set for Sunday, June 14, at 3 p.m. attend Yale University. Our musical selections are geared to “Salute to the Russian Eagle,” a and breathes life into them, pun shamelessly Jedediah Smith, and Amy Adams as Amelia at Temple Sinai, located at 208 Sum- Anne Marie, a senior pianist at please a variety of musical tastes and French regimental march from 1895, deliberate. The human ambassador to our Earhart. icons in alabaster, he has come to know them Complementing Ben Stiller’s likeability, mit Avenue. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High range from Renaissance to Ragtime and “Men of Ohio” by the great personally. Pity is, the repartees are not Miss Adams’s spunky aviatrix not only These rising stars, ages 10 to 17, School, will play Prelude in C Ma- favorites,” said Mr. Toplansky. American march writer Henry particularly intriguing. Gosh, anything in a helps him fight the good fight, but also adds will appear in this event as winners of jor, Op. 32, No. 1 by Sergei John Ondrey, the organist and adult Fillmore. movie can talk. Disney taught us that. a winsome notion of amour. So, while Night the National League of Performing Rachmaninov, “Clair de Lune” by choir director at Our Lady of Lourdes The concert waltz “Toujours ou Still, their lack of eloquence notwithstand- at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian Arts’ (NLPA) Young Artists Cham- Claude Debussy and “O Polichinelo” Church, as well as band director at Jamais” by Emile Waldteufel will also ing, it’s a shame the American Museum of clumsily provides the war it promises, it is ber Music Audition. by Heitor Villa-Lobos. Kenilworth’s David Brearley High be a prominent selection on this pro- Natural History plans to replace them with actually much luckier in the realm of love, The NLPA and the Scarmolin A student of Sondra Tammam, School, will be featured as guest con- gram. Rounding out this concert will interactive hologram displays. They are to be ostensibly as Jane and Johnny’s first ro- Chamber Concert Series are co-spon- Anne Marie has played at a variety ductor while the Concert Band per- be “Meteor Galop” by J. J. Richards, packed off for storage, deep in the subterra- mantic movie. sors of the concert, which will feature of concert halls including Carnegie forms “DaVinci Sketches” by Erik “The Fashion Rag” by Charles Cohen nean vaults of the Smithsonian Institution. * * * And this is where Larry comes in, all of it Night at the Museum: Battle of the works by Beethoven, Bozza, Brahms, Hall and the Kimmel Center in Phila- Morales. and “Prelude and Fugue” by Johann linking opportunely with a crisis of his own. Smithsonian, rated PG, is a Twentieth Cen- Dello Joio, Dvorak, Grieg, delphia, as well as in the Jersey Gar- Mr. Ondrey will also conduct the Sebastian Bach. You see, now a tycoon courtesy of his tury-Fox release directed by Shawn Levy Khachaturian, Mendelssohn, dens Mall. Anne Marie will attend Concert Band in “Polyphonic Suite” For further information, call (908) invention, the glow-in-the-dark flashlight, and stars Ben Stiller, Amy Adams and Scarmolin, Sichel and Vivaldi, as well Johns Hopkins University. by the American band composer 964-1793 or e-mail Larry has been absent from the museum Owen Wilson. Running time: 105 minutes. as a Chinese folk song. Gabriel, bass-baritone, is a senior Charles Carter. This selection con- [email protected]. Twelve different ensembles will at Governor Livingston High School; offer interpretations of these works, he will sing Alan Menken’s “If I composed for flute quartet, flute trio, Can’t Love Her” from “Beauty and Award-winning Broadway A Fun-filled Art Workshop Experience piano duet, piano trio, string quartet, the Beast.” Gabriel has studied voice violin and cello duet, violin and piano with Jeanette Maraffi and acting with Stars Come to Mountainside sonata, and vocal ensemble. Cynthia Meryl. MOUNTAINSIDE – The Actor’s shortly at the conclusion of the camp’s The performers include Scotch Gabriel has been on stage in The Camp at Mountainside has just an- summer session. She also has starred Plains’ Albert Wu, who performs vio- Pajama Game, The Crucible, Rag- nounced the addition of two Broad- in the Tony-winning Broadway pro- lin and piano. time, Carousel, Kiss Me, Kate! and way stars to its teaching staff for this ductions of Ragtime, Titanic and Tickets are not required; a sug- many more plays and musicals. Gabriel summer’s classes. Urinetown, as well as appearing in the gested donation of $10 will be grate- received The Governor’s Award in Mu- Tony Award-winning actress upcoming Paper Mill Playhouse pro- fully accepted. For further informa- sical Theatre and attended The Michele Pawk and Michele Ragusa duction of The Full Monty while teach- tion, visit Governor’s School of the Arts as a (star of Broadway’s Young Franken- ing at the camp. nationalleagueofperformingarts.org Theatre Scholar. Gabriel will attend stein) have just been Paul O’Connor, or at (908) 626-9599. Montclair State University. signed to lead artistic director of classes in musical the camp, said, “I 500 NORTH AVE. E, WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 2XUSURJUDPLQVSLUHV theater and acting at am thrilled to have 3$8/1$==$52086,&678',2086,&/(662163,$12 /(662163,$12/(66216,11-3,$12/(66216,11(: H[FLWHPHQWFUHDWLYLW\DQG 3,$12/(66216-(56(<3,$12/(66216&5$1)25'3,$127($&+(5 Mountainside’s pre- landed such incred- :(67),(/' YLUWXRVLW\ mier camp for young ibly talented and ac-

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