Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, January 12, 2012 OUR 122nd YEAR – ISSUE NO. 02-2012 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Gretchen Ohlig Sworn In As Newest Westfield BOE Member By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL candidate was asked to make an open- immediate needs.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ing statement including why they Mr. Mattessich stated that Ms. WESTFIELD– After seven candi- wanted to be on the board and what Ohlig was a past president of the dates were publicly interviewed last they thought the vision of the Jefferson School PTO and served as week, Gretchen Ohlig was appointed Westfield school system should be. the president of the board of trustees as the newest member to the Board of In addition, each candidate was asked for the Education Fund of Westfield. Education on Tuesday evening dur- the same three questions including He also noted that she was part of the ing the board’s regularly scheduled what their thoughts are on achieving Strategic Planning Committee for the meeting. success for all students; what could district. According to Board President, Ri- be done to help the schools in a time Ms. Ohlig thanked the board for chard Mattessich, the appointment of limited resources and to talk about her appointment saying, “I am grate- will be from now until the board of how they have resolved conflict be- ful for your confidence in me and for education elections in April. He fur- tween committee members on any your consideration. I am thrilled to ther noted that in April, that particu- previous jobs, boards or assignments. be here.” Her family looked on as she lar seat would be open for election “During this process, we have seen was sworn in. for a one year term. The interrupted that Westfield has many enthusiastic In other business, the Board of term is being filled after former Board and well qualified members of our Education thanked 12 cross country President Julia Walker, resigned al- community,” Mr. Mattessich said. He team members from the Westfield most a year and a half prior to the thanked all of the candidates for com- High School’s Varsity team who have conclusion of her term. ing forward stating, “We picked the recently participated in a national Mr. Mattessich stated that each most qualified candidate to fit our competition in Oregon this past De- cember. Thanking the athletes, Mr. Mattessich stated “This was the first time in our memories that Westfield had been invited to such a distin- guished meet.”

It was also noted that the team had Photo courtesy of Lorre Korecky won the Group IV State Champion- NEW MEMBER…Gretchen Ohlig was sworn in on Tuesday night to the Westfield Board of Education. The board ship in Holmdel Park in November appointed Ms. Ohlig to fill the seat vacated by the resignation of Julia Walker. Pictured, front row, left to right, are: Ginny and placing 22nd in the entire nation. Leiz, Richard Mattessich, BOE president; David Finn, vice-president, and Rosanne Kurstedt. Back row, left to right, Jane Mr. Mattessich concluded “This is an Clancy, Mitch Slater, Ann Ormsby Cary, David Friedman and Ms. Ohlig. amazing accomplishment for our stu- dent athletes and their coaches Jack Martin and Chris Tafelski.” Westfield Town Council Continues Mr. Mattessich also announced that after many years with the Westfield High School’s track team, Coach Martin was retiring. He thanked the High School Parking Meetings coach for all his time and dedication. Coach Martin concluded by say- By LAUREN S. BARR Patrick Garrigan, Scott Mersereau, School (WHS). ing, “I want to thank the administra- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Bruce Miller, Brian Minson, John She reported that in addition to the tion and the board of education for WESTFIELD – The Westfield Morgan, Robert Musacchia, Jonathan members of her committee, Board of their support. There are 86 boys on Town Council, less Mayor Andy Pierce, Jr. and Dariusz Tokarz. Education President Richard Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader our team and I thank you all for the Skibitsky, who was away on busi- Acting Mayor JoAnn Neylan, Mattessich, Vice-President David NEW EQUIPMENT…Rep. Leonard Lance (D-7) stopped by the Westfield Fire opportunity to recognize them for ness, held a brief conference session chairwoman of the Public Safety, Finn and member Ginny Leiz were Department on Monday to announce a federal security grant in the amount of their accomplishments.” on Tuesday night to review several Transportation and Parking Commit- present. Also in attendance were Po- $33,885 for new equipment to the fire department. The money will be used to buy tee, reported to the council that her lice Chief John Parizeau, Fire Chief a new five-inch supply hose and five new intake valves for the fire engines. Cross country athletes honored in- resolutions and hear a report from the Pictured, left to right, are: Councilman Mark LoGrippo, Councilman Sam Della cluded Jack Leahy, John Kirna, Matt public safety committee. committee had met earlier that Dan Kelly, Police Captain Dave Fera, Councilwoman JoAnn Neylan, Congressman Lance, Chief Daniel Kelly Luppino, Kevin Ingram, David The meeting marked the council’s evening to continue discussions on Wayman, Town Engineer Kris and Town Administrator Jim Gildea. Carville, Kevin Smith, Evan Tarlow, first conference session held at the parking issues at Westfield High CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Dan Luzzi, Jack Campbell, Michael new earlier time of 7:30 p.m. Public Reilly, Jason Colasanti and Tommy council meetings will continue to be Mirabella Named Freeholder Edwards. held at 8 p.m. Gumbert Field Fence to Be The board heard a report was given Among the resolutions slated for by Maureen Mazzarese, Coordinator approval at next week’s public meet- Chairman; Wright Joins Bd. of Counseling K-12 and Christine ing are the appointment of Town Replaced; Pool Bids on Tap Hough, head Counselor 9-12 regard- Administrator Jim Gildea as the By DELL SIMEONE hind the present fence will be cleared By PAUL J. PEYTON Rahway mayor that year, was sworn Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Specially Written for The Westfield Leader in for a full three-year term. Free- ing the counseling services for the town’s designated Public Agency of trees and debris before the new ELIZABETH – The Union County holder Angel Estrada, who was first district. Compliance Officer and the annual WESTFIELD – Dan Duffy of the fencing is installed. Mr. Duffy said as Board of Chosen Freeholders wel- elected to the board in 1999, took the In their report, both counselors renewal of the town’s contract with Westfield Baseball League told the soon as the new fence is in place, the comed new Freeholder Vernell Wright oath for a fifth term. noted that the department was “going the Associated Humane Society. Recreation Commission on Monday land cleared of trees and proper drain- of Union and named Freeholder Al The ceremony was held in the court- green” by sending transcripts and The council also is slated to ap- night that Fenceworks Inc., which has age is in place, fans will be able to stand Mirabella of Fanwood as chairman room of State Superior Court Assign- letters of recommendations electroni- point special police officers for 2012. done a lot of work in Berkeley Heights, behind the new fence to watch the and Freeholder Linda Carter of ment Judge for Union County Karen cally. This, they noted, was not only These officers are used to direct traf- will replace the fence at Gumbert Park games. Plainfield as vice-chairwoman for Cassidy. helpful to use much less paper but fic and for special events and weather baseball field one. The field is located “Clearing the area out, getting proper 2012 during the board’s annual reor- In her remarks, Freeholder Wright was also less time consuming. Ms. emergencies. If approved, the 2012 at First Avenue and Chestnut Street. drainage and sunlight will make a large ganization meeting at the county said she looks forward to “providing Mazzarese stated this will “reduce specials will be: Christopher Beck, The new fence will be 225 feet from difference,” Mr. Duffy said. “Any other courthouse on Sunday afternoon. a voice for all those who are not paperwork to increase people work.” Carmen Brocato, Sr., Helen Cicalese, home plate, where the existing fence is improvements will have to wait until Freeholder Wright, a retired school always heard.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Robert Denny, Anthony Garrigan, 200 feet from the plate. The area be- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 principal from Union, replaces Nancy Freeholder Hudak, who won his Ward of Westfield, who opted not to first election as a candidate for public GW Introduces Amended seek a third term. Freeholder Chris office in November, called the cur- Hudak, who was appointed to the rent freeholders “forward thinking board in December 2010 to replace and passionate.” A former chief of Longevity Benefits Ordinance Rick Proctor, who was elected CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 By CHRISTINA M. HINKE meeting after the council’s Laws Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and Licenses committee requested GARWOOD – The borough coun- it. “There is subterfuge behind this,” cil on Tuesday introduced two ordi- Mr. Mathieu said. nances to revise the longevity ben- “I resent what you are incurring,” efits to non-union employees after the mayor said after Mr. Mathieu Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi vetoed spoke. the council vote to approve freez- Later, Mayor Quattrocchi said in ing longevity benefits at the end of response to resident Bruce last year. Paterson’s inquiry on her opinion The first ordinance, known as 12- on longevity, “I’m not favorable to 02, is the same by definition the 02; 02 is the older ordinance. I mayor vetoed in December, and was would be more interested in seeing introduced by a tally of 5-1 Tues- an ordinance passed that grandfa- day, with Councilman Victor thers those employees who are in DeFilippo dissenting. current employ of the borough and Board Attorney Joseph Triarsi those hired after January of this said the second ordinance, known year would not get longevity,” Mr. as 12-03, would prohibit new em- Peterson said. ployees from receiving longevity “It lets politicians dodge the bul- Christina M. HInke for The Westfield Leader and allow those who presently have let and sticks taxpayers for a couple ANOTHER TERM…Garwood Councilman Louis Petruzzelli is sworn in by it to continue to receive longevity. decades,” Councilman Jim Mathieu Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi at the reorganization meeting Sunday afternoon That ordinance was introduced said. “We got rid of longevity in the while his son, Anthony, holds the Bible. Tuesday by a vote of 5-1 with Coun- DPW in 1993. Five of the seven PAGE INDEX cil President Keith Sluka dissent- people do not have it.” Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 16-17 NEW VETS CARD…Lt. Col. Edward Chrystal, Jr., left, commanding officer of ing. “I really wish 12-03 was intro- the 102nd Cavalry Squadron, 50th Brigade Combat Team of the New Jersey Councilman James Mathieu said duced last year,” Councilwoman Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-13 Army National Guard, based at the Westfield Armory, accepts a poster-size copy Mr. Triarsi’s office neglected to Sara Todisco said. Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 9-13 of Union County’s new veterans’ discount card from Freeholder Chairman Al place an ordinance on longevity on “I am supporting the introduc- Community ... 6-7, 15 Classifieds ..... 14 Mirabella. the agenda for the October 25, 2011 CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Obituary ...... 15 A&E ...... 17-18 Congratulations to Our For For Listings Sales Associates of the Month! 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Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Christina HInke for The Westfield Leader Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader DIGNITARIES’ BOX…Union County’s 155th reorganization meeting brought TAKING IT IN…Former Garwood Mayor Dennis McCarthy, center, listens WELCOME ABOARD…Freeholder Vernell Wright, the newest county free- out a number of elected officials on Sunday afternoon at the Union County at the reorganization meeting held Sunday afternoon in Borough Hall, as holder, and Freeholder Chris Hudak join in the singing of the National Anthem Courthouse. Pictured, from left to right in front row, are: Sheriff Ralph Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz and Assemblyman Jon Bramnick, standing, with other officials at Union County’s reorganization Sunday at the Union Froehlich, state Senator Ray Lesniak (D-20, Elizabeth), Elizabeth Mayor look on. County Courthouse. Chris Bollwage, Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) and state Senator Barbara Buono (D-18, Edison). Pictured in back is Assemblywoman Annette Quijano (D-20, Elizabeth). Citing Conflict, CF Dem Calls Westfield Recreation Comm. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 For Twp. Attorney to Resign next year; our budget won’t allow it.” a representative from Union County Union County Freeholders By FRED T. ROSSI ward” and said it had been handled Joe Verga, president of Girls Softball who took photographs of projects and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “poorly,” adding that the public was League of Westfield, asked the com- discussed expenses amounting to staff for the late Senator Joseph Suliga University. CRANFORD — The year’s first entitled to an “adequate explanation.” mission about the status of improve- $330,000, with the hope of Westfield (D-Linden), he thanked his former In addition, Freeholder Mirabella partisan flare-up occurred on Tues- In other business, Mr. Morin said ments to Memorial Park. Recreation receiving a 50-percent refund from the teachers, coaches and colleagues. said, the county would offer active day when, at the township he would be at the municipal build- Director Bruce Kaufmann said the in- county Open Space, Recreation and “There are more tomorrows than military men and women cards for committee’s first formal meeting of ing on Friday afternoon between 3 field had been cut out and that sod Historic Preservation Trust Fund. there are yesterdays, and this is your free usage and/or discounts at 2012, Democratic Commissioner Ed p.m. and 6 p.m. to confer with any would be ordered. The commission discussed develop- opportunity to shape those tomor- county golf courses, pools, the O’Malley called for the resignation residents wishing to provide input “Eight player benches have been ing a five-year plan to decide what to rows,” Freeholder Hudak said. county’s skating center and of newly-named township attorney into the township’s filings with re- ordered, and our people will be putting spend money on, to make projections A number of dignitaries were on Trailside Nature and Science Cen- Phil Morin for what Mr. O’Malley gard to the motion to reconsider a them in,” he said. “As far as backstops, and to lay the groundwork for future hand for the meeting, including ter. He said a “veterans apprecia- said was a conflict of interest related judge’s December decision to allow we’ll have to get pricing.” projects. In other business, Mr. Congressmen Leonard Lance (R- tion” concert would be held this to the appointment. the Birchwood Avenue development Mr. Kaufmann said the field at Kaufmann said that recreation depart- 7th, Clinton Township), Frank summer. “We’ve been compromised,” Mr. to go forward. Mr. Morin also sounded Tamaques Park had been worked on ment clerk Rosemarie DeGregorio, Pallone (D-6th, Long Branch), During the public comments sec- O’Malley said near the end of the optimistic that the state Department and that clay had been brought in, and who had worked in the office since Donald Payne (D-6th, Newark) and tion of the meeting, Bruce Paterson committee’s meeting, pointing out of Environmental Protection (DEP) that any other improvements would 2006, resigned January 1 and will not Albio Sires (D-13th, West New of Garwood gave his own initia- that Deputy Mayor Andis Kalnins, a would be compelled to hold a public depend on pricing. be replaced by a full-time worker. York), state Senators Ray Lesniak tives that he would like to see the Republican elected last November, hearing on a permit application filed Jane Clancy, board of education liai- The next meeting of the recreation (D-20th, Elizabeth) and Barbara board follow. They include reduc- had voted last week to approve Mr. by the Birchwood Avenue developer son to the recreation commission, said commission will be on Monday, Feb- Buono (D-18th, Metuchen), Assem- ing taxes and spending and listen- Morin’s appointment even though Mr. so that township residents can voice that there are several pieces of legisla- ruary 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the recreation blywomen Linda Stender (D-22nd, ing to the public. Kalnins’ wife had worked for the their opposition to the proposed de- tion in the state Assembly and Senate, department conference room in the Scotch Plains) and Annette Quijano Mr. Paterson also said he was Union County Republican Commit- velopment of 360 housing units. which would move board of education Westfield Municipal Building. (D-20th, Elizabeth), Assemblymen opposed to a resolution approved tee, which is headed by Mr. Morin. Near the end of the hour-long meet- elections from April to November, and Jon Bramnick (D-20th), Jerry Green by the freeholders awarding a one- Mr. O’Malley said the move “under- ing, Mayor David Robinson an- that school budgets would only be voted (D-22nd, Plainfield), Fanwood year contract of $150,000 to Win- mines trust” between residents and nounced what he called “startling on in November if they exceed the Tea Party Urges Support Mayor Colleen Mahr and Newark ning Strategies Washington/ the municipal government and called news,” that the township’s 2012 fee state-mandated 2-percent cap. “Of City Councilman Ron Rice, Jr. Hoboken Strategy Group, a firm for an “uncompromised” person to to be paid to the Rahway Valley Sew- course, it could make the board elec- Of Funding Plan During his annual address, Free- based in Washington, D.C. Win- be named as township attorney. erage Authority will increase by more tion more political,” she said. SCOTCH PLAINS — Senator holder Mirabella announced several ning Strategies, which has been con- Mr. Kalnins said there was no con- than 20 percent. While that increase On another matter, she recommended Michael’s Doherty (R-23, Hunterdon) new initiatives for the county this tracted by the county for several flict because while his wife had falls outside of the state-imposed 2 the website “AllthingsWestfield.com,” presented his Fair School Funding year. The first, Union County Means years, provides lobbying and gov- worked at the county party office as a percent property tax cap, the mayor which she said lists activities in Plan to the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Business, will be a series of net- ernment-relations services. part-time secretary, she had left that said the increase “is still money com- Westfield. Tea Party (SPFTP) on December 6. working breakfast meetings for busi- Mr. Paterson said he believes the position just prior to last November’s ing out of residents’ pockets.” When asked about what the board This plan would provide tax relief ness, community and government county should lobby its Congres- election. He noted that Mr. Morin Earlier, Mr. Kalnins said the town- would do with its $2.21 million in for many New Jersey citizens, ac- representatives. The first breakfast sional and state delegations when had been selected through the appro- ship budget process for 2012 was capital reserves, Ms. Clancy said, “The cording to the (SPFT). Senator is scheduled for Wednesday, Febru- needed rather than hiring a profes- priate processes. “I voted [for Mr. under way, and that the township board is now trying to develop a long- Doherty’s plan calls for the state to ary 1, at Kean University in Union. sional lobbyist. Morin’s appointment] because of his committee was beginning to review range plan to deal with such things as provide an equal amount of school The new chairman also an- County Manager Al Faella said contacts in the state,” Mr. Kalnins the budget submissions of various roofs and boilers at the schools.” aid for every student in New Jersey, nounced new programs for the dis- Winning Strategies has provided in- said. municipal departments with an eye She also said the board will be work- regardless of where they reside. abled and those with special needs. formation to secure “substantial While not echoing his colleague’s toward cutting expenses while main- ing on usage fee rates for use of board The SPFTP said under Mr. The Autism Theatre Initiative, to be grants” to the county. call for Mr. Morin’s resignation, taining services. facilities. Doherty’s legislation SPF would re- developed at the Union County Per- The board also approved a Democratic Commissioner Kevin The committee introduced two or- Frank Arena, town council liaison to ceive over $38 million more in state forming Arts Center, will make $232,125, one-year contract to the Campbell called the situation “awk- dinances that will be voted on next the recreation commission, reported aid. plays available to those ages 5 to Union County Alliance, which Mr. month. One is a bond ordinance to that border collies had been successful For more information, visit Sena- 18. In addition, a “Horticulture for Faella said is $100,000 less than borrow money to pay off tax appeals in ridding Mindowaskin Park of geese. tor Doherty’s Fair School Funding Children with Special Needs” pro- last year. reading is good for you! that were settled during 2011 while “However, when that happens, they go Plan website at gram will be reintroduced as part of The board also approved several the other sets salaries for certain somewhere else,” he said. fairschoolfunding.com/. The site has the Rutgers Cooperative Master one-year contracts for outside at- municipal employees. Mr. Kaufmann said the recreation examples of resolutions supporting Gardeners program. torneys totaling $322,500. The At the start of the meeting, in which department went out to bid for concrete the Fair School Funding Plan al- Freeholder Mirabella said a Cranford firm of Rogut McCarthy, Boy Scout Troop 75 led the flag sa- work to be done at the Westfield Me- ready passed by many New Jersey Union County Tech School of De- LLC was approved as special coun- lute, Mayor Robinson appointed morial Pool and received quotes from municipalities. We hope Scotch sign would be added to the Union sel in connection to the issuance of Kathy Lewis and Frank Klapinski to eight contractors ranging from $65,400 Plains and other communities will County Vo-Tech program, which bonds or notes in 2012. the townhip’s environmental com- to $148,897. He said the town council join the list. The Scotch Plains Town- currently houses five high schools. In other business, Mr. Mirabella mission. He also issued a proclama- would award the bid on January 13 to ship Council plans to vote on this The four-year program will initially announced the chairpersons for the tion designating today, January 12, the lowest qualified bidder, to be deter- resolution at its Tuesday, January 17 have 20 ninth graders studying digi- freeholders’ standing committees. goleader.com/subscribe as Martin Luther King Jr. Day in mined by Town Attorney Russell meeting. tal media and computer-aided de- They are as follows: Deborah Cranford. Feinstein. sign, ultimately enrolling 80 stu- Scanlon, open space; Dan Sullivan, The concrete work will be at the dents in grades 9 to 12 by the end of finance; Mr. Estrada, shared ser- entrance area to the pool and in front of the four years. Students will be able vices and intergovernmental rela- the men’s and women’s restrooms, he to earn up to 30 college credits tions; Mr. Hudak, homeland secu- Garwood Council said. As a separate project, Mr. WF Council through an agreement with Kean rity, and Mohamed Jalloh, policy. Kaufmann said that three lights would CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 be added around the lap pool. Pool McAloon and traffic safety consult- tion to both out of respect for both year contract with QSA for preven- schedules and fees were not discussed ant Gordon Meth. ideas and everyone’s hard work, tative maintenance to the HVAC units at Monday’s meeting. Acting Mayor Neylan reported that however my position on longevity at a cost of $6,945, which includes Mr. Kaufmann said he had met with there is a “very good dialogue be- is the same,” Ms. Todisco added. quarterly maintenance and labor for tween the two committees.” She said She voted against the ordinance to service calls. Borough Clerk Chris- that they are moving forward to im- freeze longevity last year. tina Ariemma said the units are old prove safety at WHS, and plan to During the workshop meeting, and are repaired often. WF BOE hold another public meeting on the Councilwoman Todisco said she Two new police vehicles were also CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 subject in the future. would like to see non-union em- approved. Chief of Police Bruce It was also noted that to date, 101 During the public comment por- ployees evaluated. She handed out Underhill told The Westfield Leader college representatives have come to tion of the meeting, Paul Deroo, a what she called a “broad outline” to that the police department will ac- the high school to meet with stu- resident of the Duncan Hill apart- the mayor, council and attorney for quire a two-year lease, at $26,000 dents, which was reported as an in- ments, thanked the mayor and coun- a new resolution for employee each, for two 4x2 Chevrolet Tahoe crease of 25 percent from last year. In cil following his communication re- evaluations that would spell out a pursuit-rated SUVs and will be the addition, it was reported that 189 garding the need for enforcement of chain of command, semi-annual replacement patrol vehicle going for- colleges and universities participated no parking zones along Central Av- evaluations, a new procedure for ward. Ford discontinued the Crown in the high school’s college night. enue. He said since his communica- raises where the borough council Victoria pursuit vehicle in 2011. The Both counselors noted that the two tion, the situation “seems to have would determine the pool of money Tahoe price is $1,000 less than the new guidance counselors added to been a lot better.” set aside for raises based on the lowest priced pursuit vehicle, which each of the middle schools were an Acting Mayor Neylan thanked him budget as well as the percent raise is the Charger. Chief Underhill said asset to the counseling program. for coming out to the meeting, and increase. the residual value is three times The next Board of Education meet- Mr. Gildea said that the town has In the future, Ms. Todisco said she higher than the previous sedans. ing will take place on Tuesday, Janu- been observing the issue and it seems Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader would like to see union employees The council met for an executive ary 24, at 8 p.m. to be resolved. MR. CHAIRMAN…Union County Freeholder Al Mirabella of Fanwood is be evaluated as well. session at the end of the meeting to sworn in as the 2012 Chairman of the Board of Chosen Freeholders by state On the council’s consent agenda, discuss issues with some bidders for Senator Ray Lesniak (D-20, Elizabeth), left, as his wife, Phyllis; daughter Micayla, and son Alexander hold the Holy Bible during Sunday’s county the council approved to renew a one- the athletic field complex. reorganization meeting.

WORLD LEADER…The Westfield Leader makes an appearance in Vatican City with Sen. Dr. H. C. Hans Albert Courtial, the Ambassador of Rome to the World, and Westfield’s Candace Wicke, president of The Continuo Arts Foundation. Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader Accepting new singers in all five Intergenerational Choral Ensembles for the SWEARING IN…Garwood Councilwoman Sara Todisco is sworn in by Mayor Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Winter-Spring semester, members of the Children and Youth Choirs will have Patricia Quattrocchi at the reorganization meeting Sunday afternoon, while her TAKING THE OATH…Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz administers the oath of the opportunity to perform in Rome, Assisi and Prague. For more information brother, Brandon Clark, looks on. office to Summit Mayor Ellen Dickson at the January 4 reorganization meeting. call Continuo Arts at (908) 264-5324. Serving the community since 1959

USPS 485200 Thursday, January 12, 2012 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 53rd YEAR – ISSUE NO. 02-2012 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Fanwood ‘Renews Commitment’ to Shared Police Services With SP By TED RITTER to stop [talking] and we just have to the table [with Scotch Plains offi- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times get it done.” cials] on the 19th…as opposed to FANWOOD — Mayor Colleen The resolution calls on the govern- reading what they say in the papers,” Mahr and the borough council, at ing body to “take all necessary steps said Mayor Mahr, adding that the their first regular meeting of the new to achieve that goal” of a consoli- meeting “will pick up where we left year Tuesday night, unanimously dated police department, which the off” in the shared police services dis- approved a resolution that “renews mayor said “will provide better [po- cussion. the commitment” of the governing lice] services and further reduce the Talks stalled last year when Scotch body to pursue a shared Fanwood- [local] tax burden.” Plains officials suggested potentially Scotch Plains police department. In thanking the council for its unani- sharing police dispatching services Mayor Mahr said a shared police mous support of the resolution, Mayor or even considering a full municipal department represents “what we see Mahr said a shared services subcom- consolidation as our best opportunity for property mittee meeting is set for Thursday, Scotch Plans Mayor Nancy Malool tax relief in 2012.” January 19; plus, she said she “antici- said last week that she wants to have In introducing the resolution, pates” a public meeting on the issue a study done on the overall consoli- Councilman Anthony Parenti, a “sometime in the first quarter” of the dation of the two towns so both towns former Fanwood police chief, said, year. and residents can see the pros and “There comes a time when we have “I really look forward to getting to cons of such an action. During public comments, resident Joe Nagy asked whether the council’s “renewed vigor” regarding a shared police department was related to Scotch Plains’ talk about municipal consolidation. “There is no real outcry for con- solidation from Fanwood residents,” answered Mayor Mahr.

“It’s important to get back to the Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times table on the 19th,” she said. NEW VETS CARD…Lt. Col. Edward Chrystal, Jr., left, commanding officer of the 102nd Cavalry Squadron, 50th Brigade “We have committed law enforce- Combat Team of the New Jersey Army National Guard, based at the Westfield Armory, accepts a poster-size copy of Union ment agents who want to see this County’s new veterans’ discount card from Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella. The card allows active veterans and their [police consolidation] through. For a families complimentary or discounted access to county-operated golf courses, pools, the Watchung Stables, Trailside Nature small community, we need to stay and Science Center and the skating center. focused on the [shared services] con- versation,” the mayor concluded. Council President Russell Huegel, during council comments, indicated Mirabella Takes Over as Chairman that a renewed effort toward shared police services is “a good message to send to our residents.” “I think what we can accomplish is Of Freeholders; Wright Joins Bd. truly innovative for local govern- By PAUL J. PEYTON year term. Freeholder Angel Estrada, Lesniak (D-20th, Elizabeth) and Bar- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ment,” Councilman Huegel said. who was first elected to the board in bara Buono (D-18th, Metuchen), As- DIGNITARIES’ BOX…Union County’s 155th reorganization meeting brought In other business Tuesday night, ELIZABETH – The Union County 1999, took the oath for a fifth term. semblywomen Linda Stender (D-22nd, out a number of elected officials on Sunday afternoon at the Union County Mayor Mahr predicted 2012 would Board of Chosen Freeholders wel- The ceremony was held in the court- Scotch Plains) and Annette Quijano Courthouse. Pictured, from left to right in front row, are: Sheriff Ralph Froehlich, be a “decent year” for Fanwood and comed new Freeholder Vernell Wright room of State Superior Court Assign- (D-20th, Elizabeth), Assemblymen Jon state Senator Ray Lesniak (D-20, Elizabeth), Elizabeth Mayor Chris Bollwage, “a lot of good things will be coming of Union and named Freeholder Al ment Judge for Union County Karen Bramnick (D-20th), Jerry Green (D- Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) and state Senator Barbara Buono (D-18, Edison). Pictured in back is Assemblywoman Annette Quijano (D-20, Elizabeth). our way.” Mirabella of Fanwood as chairman and Cassidy. 22nd, Plainfield), Fanwood Mayor The mayor said she looks for 2012 Freeholder Linda Carter of Plainfield In her remarks, Freeholder Wright Colleen Mahr and Newark City Coun- “to bring us advancement…with the as vice-chairwoman for 2012 during said she looks forward to “providing a cilman Ron Rice, Jr. remaining part of redevelopment” the board’s annual reorganization meet- voice for all those who are not always During his annual address, Free- Citing Conflict, CF Dem Calls along South Avenue, including a “pe- ing at the county courthouse on Sun- heard.” holder Mirabella announced several destrian plaza” to link retail, hous- day afternoon. Freeholder Hudak, who won his first new initiatives for the county this year. ing, and transportation. Freeholder Wright, a retired school election as a candidate for public office The first, Union County Means Busi- For Twp. Attorney to Resign During public comments, Mr. Nagy principal from Union, replaces Nancy in November, called the current free- ness, will be a series of networking By FRED T. ROSSI headed by Mr. Morin. Mr. O’Malley asked about the future of municipal Ward of Westfield, who opted not to holders “forward thinking and passion- breakfast meetings for business, com- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times said the move “undermines trust” parking behind the stores on Martine seek a third term. Freeholder Chris ate.” A former chief of staff for the late munity and government representa- CRANFORD — The year’s first between residents and the munici- Avenue adjacent to the redeveloped Hudak, who was appointed to the board Senator Joseph Suliga (D-Linden), he tives. The first breakfast is scheduled partisan flare-up occurred on Tues- pal government and called for an properties. in December 2010 to replace Rick Proc- thanked his former teachers, coaches for Wednesday, February 1, at Kean day when, at the township “uncompromised” person to be “Parking behind the stores is not tor, who was elected Rahway mayor and colleagues. University in Union. committee’s first formal meeting of named as township attorney. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 that year, was sworn in for a full three- “There are more tomorrows than The new chairman also announced 2012, Democratic Commissioner Mr. Kalnins said there was no there are yesterdays, and this is your new programs for the disabled and Ed O’Malley called for the resigna- conflict because while his wife had opportunity to shape those tomorrows,” those with special needs. The Autism tion of newly-named township at- worked at the county party office as Freeholder Hudak said. Theatre Initiative, to be developed at torney Phil Morin for what Mr. a part-time secretary, she had left GW Introduces Amended A number of dignitaries were on the Union County Performing Arts O’Malley said was a conflict of that position just prior to last hand for the meeting, including Con- Center, will make plays available to interest related to the appointment. November’s election. He noted that gressmen Leonard Lance (R-7th, those ages 5 to 18. In addition, a “Hor- “We’ve been compromised,” Mr. Mr. Morin had been selected Longevity Benefits Ordinance Clinton Township), Frank Pallone (D- ticulture for Children with Special O’Malley said near the end of the through the appropriate processes. By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Later, Mayor Quattrocchi said 6th, Long Branch), Donald Payne (D- Needs” program will be reintroduced committee’s meeting, pointing out “I voted [for Mr. Morin’s appoint- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times in response to resident Bruce 6th, Newark) and Albio Sires (D-13th, as part of the Rutgers Cooperative that Deputy Mayor Andis Kalnins, ment] because of his contacts in the GARWOOD – The borough Paterson’s inquiry on her opinion West New York), state Senators Ray CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 a Republican elected last Novem- state,” Mr. Kalnins said. council on Tuesday introduced two on longevity, “I’m not favorable ber, had voted last week to approve While not echoing his colleague’s ordinances to revise the longevity to 02; 02 is the older ordinance. I Mr. Morin’s appointment even call for Mr. Morin’s resignation, benefits to non-union employees would be more interested in see- though Mr. Kalnins’ wife had Democratic Commissioner Kevin after Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi ing an ordinance passed that grand- worked for the Union County Re- Campbell called the situation “awk- vetoed the council vote to approve fathers those employees who are publican Committee, which is CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 freezing longevity benefits at the in current employ of the borough end of last year. and those hired after January of The first ordinance, known as this year would not get longevity,” 12-02, is the same by definition Mr. Peterson said. the mayor vetoed in December, “It lets politicians dodge the bul- and was introduced by a tally of 5- let and sticks taxpayers for a couple 1 Tuesday, with Councilman Vic- decades,” Councilman Jim tor DeFilippo dissenting. Mathieu said. “We got rid of lon- Board Attorney Joseph Triarsi gevity in the DPW in 1993. Five of said the second ordinance, known the seven people do not have it.” as 12-03, would prohibit new em- “I really wish 12-03 was intro- ployees from receiving longevity duced last year,” Councilwoman and allow those who presently have Sara Todisco said. it to continue to receive longevity. “I am supporting the introduc- That ordinance was introduced tion to both out of respect for both Tuesday by a vote of 5-1 with ideas and everyone’s hard work, Council President Keith Sluka dis- however my position on longevity senting. is the same,” Ms. Todisco added. Councilman James Mathieu said She voted against the ordinance to Christina M. Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Mr. Triarsi’s office neglected to freeze longevity last year. ANOTHER TERM…Garwood Councilman Louis Petruzzelli is sworn in by place an ordinance on longevity During the workshop meeting, Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi at the reorganization meeting Sunday afternoon on the agenda for the October 25, Councilwoman Todisco said she while his son, Anthony, holds the Holy Bible. 2011 meeting after the council’s would like to see non-union em- PAGE INDEX Laws and Licenses committee re- ployees evaluated. She handed out quested it. “There is subterfuge what she called a “broad outline” Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 16-17 Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times WELCOME ABOARD…Freeholder Vernell Wright, the newest county free- behind this,” Mr. Mathieu said. to the mayor, council and attorney Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-13 holder, and Freeholder Chris Hudak join in the singing of the National Anthem “I resent what you are incur- for a new resolution for employee Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 9-13 with other officials at Union County’s reorganization Sunday at the Union ring,” the mayor said after Mr. evaluations that would spell out a Community ... 6-7, 15 Classifieds ..... 14 County Courthouse. Mathieu spoke. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Obituary ...... 15 A&E ...... 17-18 Congratulations to Our For For Listings Sales Associates of the Month! 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Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Christina M. Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times NEW EQUIPMENT…Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) stopped by the Westfield TAKING THE OATH…Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz administers the oath TAKING IT IN…Former Garwood Mayor Dennis McCarthy, center, listens at the Fire Department on Monday to announce a federal security grant in the of office to Summit Mayor Ellen Dickson at the January 4 reorganization reorganization meeting held Sunday afternoon in Borough Hall, as Assembly- amount of $33,885 for new equipment for the fire department. The money will meeting. woman Nancy Munoz and Assemblyman Jon Bramnick, far right, look on. be used to buy a new five-inch supply hose and five new intake valves for the town’s fire engines. Pictured, left to right, are: Councilman Mark LoGrippo, Councilman Sam Della Fera, Councilwoman JoAnn Neylan, Congressman Lance, Fire Chief Daniel Kelly and Town Administrator Jim Gildea. Gumbert Field Fence to Be Fanwood Council CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 going away,” confirmed Mayor Mahr, the Rep. Holt “within the first quarter Replaced; Pool Bids on Tap who likened municipal parking as a of the year.” Cranford Council By DELL SIMEONE would award the bid on January 13 key “investment” for the borough in “What happens in Washington, just Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times to the lowest qualified bidder, to be the context of its redevelopment ef- like in Trenton, has a direct impact on CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 WESTFIELD – Dan Duffy of the determined by Town Attorney forts. our lives,” the mayor added. ward” and said it had been handled While that increase falls outside of Westfield Baseball League told the Russell Feinstein. Regarding the municipal budget, Borough Engineer Dominic Carrino “poorly,” adding that the public was the state-imposed 2 percent prop- Recreation Commission on Mon- The concrete work will be at the Councilman Parenti said departmental indicated a “pre-construction” meet- entitled to an “adequate explanation.” erty tax cap, the mayor said the day night that Fenceworks Inc., entrance area to the pool and in budgets are expected to be submitted to ing regarding the Herbert Avenue re- In other business, Mr. Morin said increase “is still money coming out which has done a lot of work in front of the men’s and women’s the Administration and Finance Com- construction project is being planned. he would be at the municipal build- of residents’ pockets.” Berkeley Heights, will replace the restrooms, he said. As a separate mittee by next Friday. Mayor Mahr asked that a community ing on Friday afternoon between 3 Earlier, Mr. Kalnins said the town- fence at Gumbert Park baseball field project, Mr. Kaufmann said that Pointing to the state-mandated 2 per- meeting be held prior to the pre-con- p.m. and 6 p.m. to confer with any ship budget process for 2012 was one. The field is located at First three lights would be added around cent budget cap, Councilman Parenti struction meeting “so [Herbert Avenue residents wishing to provide input under way, and that the township Avenue and Chestnut Street. the lap pool. Pool schedules and said, “We know we have a lot of strikes residents] can understand what’s hap- into the township’s filings with re- committee was beginning to review The new fence will be 225 feet fees were not discussed at Monday’s against us this year.” pening and when.” gard to the motion to reconsider a the budget submissions of various from home plate, where the exist- meeting. But Mayor Mahr emphasized, “I Mr. Carrino also indicated that a judge’s December decision to al- municipal departments with an eye ing fence is 200 feet from the plate. Mr. Kaufmann said he had met know we’re all going to be committed series of LaGrande Park improvements low the Birchwood Avenue devel- toward cutting expenses while The area behind the present fence with a representative from Union to staying in that 2 percent cap.” – including basketball courts, a shelter/ opment to go forward. Mr. Morin maintaining services. will be cleared of trees and debris County who took photographs of The mayor also said newly redrawn pavilion, and pavement striping/paint- also sounded optimistic that the The committee introduced two before the new fencing is installed. projects and discussed expenses legislative boundaries effective in 2013 ing for playground games – is on track state Department of Environmental ordinances that will be voted on Mr. Duffy said as soon as the new amounting to $330,000, with the have Fanwood in the 12th Congres- for completion in the spring, although Protection (DEP) would be com- next month. One is a bond ordi- fence is in place, the land cleared of hope of Westfield receiving a 50- sional District which is currently repre- the ice skating rink is nearly complete pelled to hold a public hearing on a nance to borrow money to pay off trees and proper drainage is in place, percent refund from the county sented by Rep. Rush Holt (D). The with the exception of fencing and permit application filed by the tax appeals that were settled during fans will be able to stand behind the Open Space, Recreation and His- district will now stretch from Trenton signage. Birchwood Avenue developer so 2011 while the other sets salaries new fence to watch the games. toric Preservation Trust Fund. to Scotch Plains and Fanwood. Both The governing body also honored that township residents can voice for certain municipal employees. “Clearing the area out, getting The commission discussed de- towns have been in the seventh district Eagle Scout Robert Colonna from Boy their opposition to the proposed de- At the start of the meeting, in proper drainage and sunlight will veloping a five-year plan to decide of Rep. Leonard Lance (R). A small Scout Troop 104. velopment of 360 housing units. which Boy Scout Troop 75 led the make a large difference,” Mr. Duffy what to spend money on, to make section of the northern most part of Robert’s Eagle project involved more Near the end of the hour-long flag salute, Mayor Robinson ap- said. “Any other improvements will projections and to lay the ground- Scotch Plains will remain in the sev- than 200 hours of renovation work, meeting, Mayor David Robinson pointed Kathy Lewis and Frank have to wait until next year; our work for future projects. In other enth district. path signage, and other improvements announced what he called “star- Klapinski to the townhip’s environ- budget won’t allow it.” business, Mr. Kaufmann said that Mayor Mahr said she would like to with friends and fellow scouts in tling news,” that the township’s mental commission. He also issued Joe Verga, president of Girls Soft- recreation department clerk hold a “town hall meeting” featuring Fanwood’s Nature Center. 2012 fee to be paid to the Rahway a proclamation designating today, ball League of Westfield, asked the Rosemarie DeGregorio, who had Valley Sewerage Authority will in- January 12, as Martin Luther King commission about the status of im- worked in the office since 2006, crease by more than 20 percent. Jr. Day in Cranford. provements to Memorial Park. Rec- resigned January 1 and will not be reation Director Bruce Kaufmann replaced by a full-time worker. Union County Freeholders said the infield had been cut out and The next meeting of the recre- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 that sod would be ordered. ation commission will be on Mon- Master Gardeners program. $100,000 less than last year. Tea Party Urges Support “Eight player benches have been day, February 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Freeholder Mirabella said a Union The board also approved several ordered, and our people will be recreation department conference County Tech School of Design would one-year contracts for outside attor- putting them in,” he said. “As far as room in the Westfield Municipal be added to the Union County Vo- neys totaling $322,500. The Cranford Of Fair School Funding Plan backstops, we’ll have to get pric- Building. Tech program, which currently houses firm of Rogut McCarthy, LLC was SCOTCH PLAINS — Senator property taxes to make up for that ing.” five high schools. The four-year pro- approved as special counsel in con- Michael’s Doherty (R-23, lost funding, driving many of our Mr. Kaufmann said the field at gram will initially have 20 ninth grad- nection to the issuance of bonds or Hunterdon) presented his Fair residents out of the state,” the re- Tamaques Park had been worked ers studying digital media and com- notes in 2012. School Funding Plan to the Scotch lease states. on and that clay had been brought GW Council puter-aided design, ultimately enroll- In other business, Mr. Mirabella Plains-Fanwood Tea Party (SPFTP) The SPFTP said under Mr. in, and that any other improvements CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing 80 students in grades 9 to 12 by the announced the chairpersons for the on December 6. Doherty’s legislation SPF would re- would depend on pricing. chain of command, semi-annual end of the four years. Students will be freeholders’ standing committees. This plan would provide tax re- ceive over $38 million more in state Jane Clancy, board of education evaluations, a new procedure for able to earn up to 30 college credits They are as follows: Deborah Scanlon, lief for many New Jersey citizens, aid. liaison to the recreation commis- raises where the borough council through an agreement with Kean Uni- open space; Dan Sullivan, finance; according to the (SPFT). Senator “Imagine what that would mean sion, said that there are several would determine the pool of money versity. Mr. Estrada, shared services and inter- Doherty’s plan calls for the state to for reducing property taxes and pieces of legislation in the state set aside for raises based on the In addition, Freeholder Mirabella governmental relations; Mr. Hudak, provide an equal amount of school managing the municipal budget,” Assembly and Senate, which would budget as well as the percent raise said, the county would offer active homeland security, and Mohamed aid for every student in New Jersey, the SPFTP said. “We believe all move board of education elections increase. military men and women cards for Jalloh, policy. regardless of where they reside. students should be treated equally from April to November, and that In the future, Ms. Todisco said free usage and/or discounts at county “It is only fair to treat every stu- and should receive the same amount school budgets would only be voted she would like to see union em- golf courses, pools, the county’s skat- Girl Scouts to Collect dent equally and Senator Doherty’s of state aid. To make this a reality, on in November if they exceed the ployees be evaluated as well. ing center and Trailside Nature and plan is consistent with Article VIII, we all need to work together.” state-mandated 2-percent cap. “Of On the council’s consent agenda, Science Center. He said a “veterans Women’s Bus. Attire Section IV, Paragraph 2 of the New For more information, visit Sena- course, it could make the board the council approved to renew a appreciation” concert would be held SCOTCH PLAINS – Fanwood- Jersey State Constitution,” accord- tor Doherty’s Fair School Funding election more political,” she said. one-year contract with QSA for this summer. Scotch Plains Cadette Girl Scout ing to the On December 6, the Plan website at On another matter, she recom- preventative maintenance to the During the public comments sec- Troop No. 40052 will collect SPFTP release. fairschoolfunding.com/. The site mended the website HVAC units at a cost of $6,945, tion of the meeting, Bruce Paterson of women’s professional work clothes “Currently, because of the differ- has examples of resolutions sup- “AllthingsWestfield.com,” which which includes quarterly mainte- Garwood gave his own initiatives that and accessories to benefit Dress For ence in income levels, taxpayers in porting the Fair School Funding she said lists activities in Westfield. nance and labor for service calls. he would like to see the board follow. Success (dressforsuccess.org) on Scotch Plains and Fanwood (SPF) Plan already passed by many New When asked about what the board Borough Clerk Christina Ariemma They include reducing taxes and Monday, January 16, as part of the send much more income tax rev- Jersey municipalities. We hope would do with its $2.21 million in said the units are old and are re- spending and listening to the public. Martin Luther King Day of Service. enue to Trenton ($51.9 million) than Scotch Plains and other communi- capital reserves, Ms. Clancy said, paired often. Mr. Paterson also said he was op- The drive will run from 11:30 a.m. say, Asbury Park (AP) residents ties will join the list. The Scotch “The board is now trying to de- Two new police vehicles were posed to a resolution approved by the to 3 p.m. at the JCC of Central New ($3.9 million). That works out to Plains Township Council plans to velop a long-range plan to deal with also approved. Chief of Police freeholders awarding a one-year con- Jersey, located at 1391 Martine Av- five times more per person: $1,686 vote on this resolution at its Tues- such things as roofs and boilers at Bruce Underhill told The Scotch tract of $150,000 to Winning Strate- enue in Scotch Plains. Donations are vs. $326. day, January 17 meeting. the schools.” Plains-Fanwood Times that the po- gies Washington/Hoboken Strategy tax-deductible; a receipt will be pro- “If the state took all the income She also said the board will be lice department will acquire a two- Group, a firm based in Washington, vided. Items will be delivered to the taxes earmarked for school aid and working on usage fee rates for use year lease, at $26,000 each, for D.C. Winning Strategies, which has Dress For Success office in Madison, divided it equally per student, each Reading is Good for you! of board facilities. two 4x2 Chevrolet Tahoe pursuit- been contracted by the county for a not-for-profit organization that helps would receive $7,841. Because of Frank Arena, town council liai- rated SUVs and will be the re- several years, provides lobbying and promote economic independence for state Supreme Court rulings, how- son to the recreation commission, placement patrol vehicle going government-relations services. disadvantaged women. ever, the AP school district receives reported that border collies had been forward. Ford discontinued the Mr. Paterson said he believes the Items needed include current style $24,885 per student compared to successful in ridding Mindowaskin Crown Victoria pursuit vehicle in county should lobby its Congressional clean, ready-to-wear formal business $400 per student for the SPF dis- Park of geese. “However, when that 2011. The Tahoe price is $1,000 and state delegations when needed suits (skirt and/or pantsuits), blouses trict. While our citizens pay five happens, they go somewhere else,” less than the lowest priced pursuit rather than hiring a professional lob- (large sizes urgently needed), slacks, times the taxes, our children get the he said. vehicle, which is the Charger. byist. jackets, business casuals, winter coats, short end of the stick by a factor of Mr. Kaufmann said the recreation Chief Underhill said the residual County Manager Al Faella said Win- handbags and pocketbooks, costume 62 to 1,” according to the SPFTP department went out to bid for con- value is three times higher than the ning Strategies has provided informa- jewelry, scarves and new or lightly release. crete work to be done at the previous sedans. tion to secure “substantial grants” to worn shoes. Anyone unable to drop “Not only are our income taxes Westfield Memorial Pool and re- The council met for an executive the county. off donations during the drive is asked being sent out of our district to give ceived quotes from eight contrac- session at the end of the meeting to The board also approved a $232,125, to contact Kalpana Krishna-Kumar other peoples’ children expensive goleader.com/subscribe tors ranging from $65,400 to discuss issues with some bidders one-year contract to the Union County at (908) 322-9142 or to e-mail educations, but we must pay higher $148,897. He said the town council for the athletic field complex. Alliance, which Mr. Faella said is [email protected].

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Page 2 Thursday, January 12, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Lance: Obama Should CF Makes Appointments for Withdraw Appointment 2012; Morin Named Atny. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. part, Rep. Lance said he voted twice CRANFORD — The Cranford tor, Robert Donovan (all officials were Leonard Lance (R-7th) has criticized against the Dodd-Frank law and op- Township Committee held its annual appointed to one-year terms). President Barack Obama’s decision posed the creation of the CFPB call- reorganization meeting on January 2 Appointments to the Citizen Fi- to “bypass long-standing precedent ing it, “a bureaucratic overreach by at which time the following appoint- nance Strategy Team: Ann Darby, and nominate Richard Cordray to the executive branch that will restrict ments were made: Richard Feder, Edward Force, Will- head the new Consumer Financial small bank lending and ultimately Mayor for 2012, David Robinson, iam Garbarini, Thomas Hannen, Protection Bureau (CFPB) via a re- hurt the economy.” and Deputy Mayor, Andis Kalnins. Luccio Ricci, Gary Surmay and Andis cess appointment.” “It is of my opinion that the Presi- Mayoral Appointments of Township Kalnins as deputy mayor/liaison. “Today’s (January 4th) recess ap- dent should withdraw this unprec- Commissioners: Commissioner of Fi- Downtown District Management pointment of Richard Cordray breaks edented recess appointment and ad- nance, Andis Kalnins; Commissioner Corporation appointments are as fol- long-standing precedent that limits here to decades of precedent. Mr. of Public Safety, Lisa Adubato Nesi; lows: Martha Garcia, resident mem- U.S. Presidents to recess appoint- Cordray’s nomination should be sent Commissioner Public Works/Engineer- ber for a three-year term ending De- ments only when the Senate is in a to the U.S. Senate for its consider- ing, Kevin Campbell; Commissioner cember 31, 2014; Gary Goodman as recess of 10 days or longer,” Rep. ation as part of the Senate’s constitu- of Public Affairs, Edward O’Malley. an owner member for a three-year Lance said. “President Obama has tional role to advise and consent on Mayoral Appointments to the Plan- term ending December 31, 2014; appointed Mr. Cordray without Sen- presidential appointments,” Mr. ning Board: Peter Taylor as a Class IV Barry O’Donovan as an owner mem- ate advice and consent and without Lance concluded. member for a four-year term; Timo- ber to fill an unexpired term ending A STEADY LEADER... Assembly Republican Leader Alex DeCroce, left, sits the adjournment of Congress, ignor- thy Brown as an alternate for a two- December 31, 2013; Stefanie Lalor next to Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean, Jr. during a panel discussion at the ing the fundamental principle of Lautenberg Applauds year term; Robert Bovasso as a mem- as a proprietor member to fill an New Jersey League of Municipalities Convention in November. Mr. Decroce checks-and-balances.” ber of the zoning board of adjustment unexpired term ending December 31, passesd away suddenly Monday night at the Statehouse. The Congressman says the U.S. Action by President for four-year term and John Mallon as 2012; Martha Garcia as chairperson Constitution stipulates that the House NEWARK – U.S. Senator Frank an alternate for a two-year term. for a one-year term; and Lisa Adubato and Senate cannot adjourn for longer Lautenberg (D-N.J.) released the fol- Mayoral Appointments to Library Nesi as commissioner/liaison for a GOP Leader Alex Decroce than three days without the consent lowing statement after President Barack Board: Marge Shackell and Patricia one-year term. of the other body – agreed to by a Obama announced the appointment of Pavlak as members for five-year terms Appointments to Flood Control Ad- concurrent adjournment resolution. Richard Cordray to head the Consumer and Andrea Van Bergen as an associ- visory Committee for the year 2012: Remembered by Colleagues According to Speaker of the House Financial Protection Bureau: ate member for a one-year term with Commissioner/Liaison Kevin TRENTON – State lawmakers of party, and to make sure this institu- John Boerner, neither chamber has “It is shameful that Republicans Commissioner O’Malley as commis- Campbell; Township Engineer Rich- both political parties fondly remem- tion never lost sight of who it was passed an adjournment resolution, have done everything in their power sioner/ liaison. ard Marsden; Engineering Consult- bers state Assembly Minority Leader supposed to serve — the people of and instead both have been holding to prevent consumers from getting Mayoral Appointments to the Envi- ant Gregory Sgroi, Daniel Alex Decroce, 75, the Republican leader New Jersey,” Mr. Kean said. pro-forma sessions every three days. the protection they need and deserve. ronmental Commission: Maria Harris Aschenbach, Cynthia Ballis, Jo Ann of the lower house, after the long-time Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver In line with decades of congres- Hard-working Americans are strug- and Ann Darby as members for three- Boyle, Richard Buontempo, Robert lawmaker died collapsed and died sud- (D-34, East Orange) and Assembly sional practice, the U.S. Department gling to make ends meet while the year terms; Linda MacMenamie as a Colonna, John DeCotiis, Cindy denly at the conclusion of last session Majority Leader-elect Louis of Justice has found that Congress people responsible for this economic member to fill an unexpired term end- Gallagher, Walter Gallagher, Thomas of 2010-2011 legislative session. Greenwald (D-Camden) released a must be in recess more than three mess continue to earn millions in ing December 31, 2011; David Hannen, Ellen Hunt, Louis Lambe, Mr. DeCroce, a Parsippany resi- jointtatement Tuesday morning. “The days before a President can make a bonuses. DesRochers as an alternate no. 1 mem- Ronald Margulis, James Masterson, dent, had served as Republican leader Assembly and the State of New Jer- recess appointment. According to “With this appointment, the agency ber for a two-year term; Carol Berns, Nicholas Melchiorre, Emil Metz, since 2003 and had been in the Assem- sey has been struck by a terrible and news reports, White House lawyers will finally have the authority it needs Ronald Margulis, Barbara Murphy, Elaine Meyer, Joseph Musillo, bly since 1989, representing the 26th shocking loss. Alex DeCroce was a believe the President can ignore these to pursue its mission and ensure that Ana Pinto, and Mary Reilly and Mary Michael Pender, Judy Pender, Robert district which covers Morris County. friend, colleague and leader. He was sessions as not legitimate — a per- middle-class Americans have some- Sudiak as associate members for one- Puhak, Jonathan Schrier, Christian He previously served as deputy speaker a dedicated public servant. He was a spective that has not been adopted by one on their side. Richard Cordray is year terms; Nelson Dittmar as chair- Siano, Jeremy Tomlinson, Ed Trush, in the Assembly and as Republican true New Jerseyan. He was always other modern Presidents. an eminently qualified choice to lead man for 2012, and Commissioner Joan Varanelli, Ben Wiseman, and conference leader. A realtor, he gradu- someone ready with a handshake and The Consumer Financial Protec- the agency and I applaud President O’Malley as commission Liaison. Dr. Saul Zucker, ated from Seton Hall University. His a laugh, no matter the circumstance, tion Bureau was created by the 2010 Obama for sticking up for Main Mayoral Appointment to Emer- Appointments to the Grievance wife, Betty Lou Decroce, is deputy and his devotion to the people of New Dodd-Frank financial law. For his Street.” gency Management Council for 2012: Committee: Daniel Aschenbach, Ed commissioner of community affairs Jersey was unwavering. The Assem- Interim Township Administrator/Po- Force and Scott Mease as members in the Christie administration. bly has lost one of its great institu- Scutari Bill on Trade Secrets lice Chief Eric Mason, coordinator; and Barbara Bilger, Ann Darby, Henry Governor Chris Christie, also a resi- tions. His absence will never be filled. Police Captain Joseph Van Bergen, Dreyer, George Jorn and Michael dent of Morris County, a fellow Repub- We are saddened beyond words.” and Fire Chief Leonard R. Dolan, Plick as alternate members. lican, has known Mr. Decroce for two Assemblyman Joseph Cryan (D- Signed Into Law by Christie 3rd, deputy coordinators, Mayor Larry Fuhro was appointed as town- decades. “I lost a dear friend, colleague, 20, Union), who was majority leader TRENTON – Legislation spon- Scutari said. “Implementing this kind Robinson, Public Safety Commis- ship historian for the year. and mentor,” the Governor said in a the past two years and former state sored by Senator Nick Scutari (D-22, of safeguard for companies is critical sioner Lisa Adubato Nesi, Sanitarian Appointments to Morses Creek statement. “He helped to give me my chairman from the Democratic Party, Linden) to help protect the trade se- to creating a climate in New Jersey in Monika Koscova, Superintendent of Flood Control Commission: Commis- start in elective politics in Morris County also released a statement. crets of New Jersey businesses has which businesses are able to prosper Schools Gayle Carrick, Township sioner/Liaison Kevin Campbell and in 1993. He was one of the most kind, “Alex DeCroce was a great public been signed into law by Governor and grow.” Engineer Richard Marsden, Public Richard Marsden, township engineer; considerate, and trustworthy people I servant dedicated to the people of New Chris Christie. A court will be able to award attor- Works Coordinator Steven Wardell, Other appointments are: Commis- have ever had the pleasure to know. He Jersey. His loss is unimaginable and The New Jersey Trade Secrets Act neys fees in any action involving CENCOM Coordinator Gareth sioner Kalnins, township Represen- was an enormously accomplished leg- tragic,” Mr. Cryan said. “It’s impos- (S-2456/A-921) establishes by law misappropriation if willful and mali- Williams,consultant Robert tative to planning board, Class III, for islator and a tremendous servant to the sible to even picture the New Jersey specific remedies available to busi- cious misappropriation exists; a claim D’Ambola, Construction Code Offi- 2012; Commissioner Campbell as people of New Jersey. This is an enor- General Assembly without having Alex nesses in the event that a trade secret of misappropriation is made in bad cial Richard Belluscio, TV35 repre- commissioner/liaison to the Rahway mous loss for our state and for me DeCroce seated at his aisle desk advo- – such as a formula, design, a proto- faith; or a motion to terminate an sentative Edward Davenport; citizen Valley Sewerage Authority for 2012; personally,” the Governor said. cating for his beliefs and constituents.” type or invention – is misappropri- injunction is made or resisted in bad representative Margaret (Peg) Raritan Valley Rail Coalition, Will- Locally, Assemblyman Jon “I had the honor of sitting across ated. The bill was based on legisla- faith. The law stipulates that if a pub- Pipchick, and support team members iam Wright as liaison and Hugh Welsh Bramnick (R-21, Westfield) served from him for two years, and I can tell tion that exists in 46 states and the lic entity or employee is the defen- Paul Josewitch, Michael Plick, and as alternate liaison. as the number 2 leadership position you that even when things got tough, District of Columbia. dant in any action involving misap- Michael Beams. Appointments to Union County Dis- under Mr. Decroce as GOP confer- Alex DeCroce was always a gentle- “The New Jersey Trade Secrets propriation of a trade secret, the pro- Board of Education Liaison for trict Solid Waste Advisory Council: ence leader since 2009. Mr. man. His vast experience and under- Act seeks to protect businesses oper- visions of the New Jersey Tort Claims 2012: Commissioner Andis Kalnins. Commissioner Kevin Campbell as rep- Bramninck has been in the Assembly standing of New Jersey was always ating in our state by creating severe Act would supersede any conflicting Official appointments are as fol- resentative, Deputy Mayor Andis since 2003. “I am deeply saddened helpful. His leadership was always legal consequences for individuals provision of the bill. lows: Municipal Judge, Mark Kalnins as alternate representative, by the shocking and painful loss of steady. His humor was always involved in the wrongful disclosure The Senate approved the bill 39-0; the Cassidy, for a three-year term; Town- Township Engineer Richard Marsden, Leader DeCroce. Alex became a close present,” Mr. Cryan said. of confidential information,” Mr. Assembly approved the measure 79-0. ship Attorney, Philip J. Morin, 3rd, and sanitarian Monika Koscova; Union personal friend over the years, and I Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th), who for one-year term; Bond Counsel, County League of Municipalities: spent many hours by his side,” Mr. served 18 years in the state Legisla- Steven Rogut of Rogut McCarthy Mayor Robinson as representative and Bramnick said. “He was a model ture including 11 years in the Assem- LLC; Auditors, Suplee Clooney & Deputy Mayor Andis Kalnins as alter- statesman who led our caucus with bly prior to his election to Congress PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER Company of Westfield; Public De- nate representative; Union County grace and integrity. Alex was a men- in 2008, said he and his wife, Heidi, fender, John DeMassi of Schiller and Transportation Advisory Board: Hugh tor to many of us, and his wisdom and were “shocked and saddened to hear Pittenger; municipal prosecutor, Ri- Welsh as township delegate and kindness made this state a better place. of the passing” of Mr. DeCroce. Helping Accident Victims Every Day chard Brightman; alternate prosecu- Ronald Zuber as alternate. Our thoughts and prayers are with “I had the distinct honor of serving Betty Lou and the entire DeCroce with Alex in the Legislature for 18 family. We have lost one of our most years — four of those years working OWEN BRAND dedicated public servants.” very closely together as members of Senate Republican Leader Tom the Republican leadership. Alex was a JON BRAMNICK ML# 222999 Kean, Jr. (R-21, Westfield) said, “The wonderful friend and colleague; a great Your Hometown New Jersey Legislature lost one of its leader in the Legislature who was de- ATTORNEY AT LAW MORTGAGE BANKER own today, and with him, a great voted to both his Morris and Passaic leader and public servant.” County constituents and the entire state “Alex was a true leader for the of New Jersey,” Mr. Lance said. Republican caucus in the Assembly, The Assembly cancelled its reor- and was loved and respected by leg- ganization ceremony at the Trenton islators of both chambers, on both War Memorial on Tuesday. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 12, 2012 Page 3 Westfield Makes Annual Dickson Replaces Glatt Appointments for 2012 As Mayor of Summit WESTFIELD -- The Westfield Historic Preservation Commission: By PETER GRIESMER tempore, both he and Ms. Portuondo Town Council held their annual reor- Jennifer Czarnecki (to fill unexpired Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times have served on the council for two ganization meeting on January 3 at term), three years; Joseph Biren (re- SUMMIT – Republicans retook years to date. which time the following appoint- appointed) and David Hagen (ap- control of the mayor’s seat in Summit Mr. Madden said the Common ments were made: pointed), both for four years; Kevin as Mayor Ellen Dickson was sworn Council would be expected to govern Acting Mayor, JoAnn Neylan and Neylan (reappointed), first alternate, into her first four-year term of office “with integrity and fortitude, but with- Alternate Acting Mayor, James (to fill unexpired one-year term); last Wednesday, January 4 in the city out ego.” Foerst. Michael Fischer (appointed), second hall council chambers. In a farewell message he delivered Council Appointments: Planning alternate, two-year term, and Vicki Summit’s former mayor, Jordan towards the end of the meeting, Mr. Board Liaison, James Foerst, one Kimmins, council liaison. Glatt, was the first Democrat ever Glatt thanked the 18 elected officials year; Board of Adjustment, Robert Other appointments are: Board of elected to the post. He served the city he worked with over the course of his Burslem and Chris Masciale, reap- Architectural Review, David Hagen for two terms beginning in 2003. two-year term, the city’s fire and po- pointments for three-year terms; ap- (appointed), three-year term; Tree Before entering office, Mayor lice departments, rescue squad, and pointment of Robert Whitehead, al- Preservation Commission, Shari Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader and The Times Dickson served two three-year terms clerk’s office. He also thanked Rep. ternate, for two years. Cohen (reappointed), three years, NEWEST COUNCILMAN...Gregory Drummond is sworn in as a new member on the common council and served as Lance, Sen. Kean, Asm. Bramnick, Special Improvement District with David Haas as council liaison; of the Summit Common Council on January 3. president of the council from 2009 and Asw. Munoz for their support Board, Dominick Verdic, property Memorial Library Board, James J. through 2011. She made an unsuc- during his time in office despite a owner, reappointment for three years; Capone, Jr. (reappointed), five-year cessful run for Union County free- difference in party affiliations. Robert Centrella, resident member, term, with Mark LoGrippo as coun- Governor Signs 25 Bills at holder in 2010. “The relationship I’ve had with appointed to three-year term; town cil liaison; Republicans also retained every each of these elected officials could council designee, Sam Della Fera, Communications Advisory Board: seat on the council with the election be a —truly — a model for bipartisan one-year term; Mayor’s Designee, Todd Felter, Ed Savickas, and Lilian Close of Legislative Session this past November of three new coun- government,” he said. Shawn Hanna, reappointed to one- Louie (all for three years); Westfield TRENTON – Gov. Chris Christie has school. cilmen: Robert Rubino to a three- Towards the end of the meeting, year term, and Town Administrator Housing Commission, David Oliviera taken action on pending legislation, S-2212/A-4381 – Establishes New year term as councilman in the First Summit’s new mayor outlined a num- James Gildea, one-year term. and Joseph Farella, ex-officio mem- signing twenty-five bills and either con- Jersey Multiple Sclerosis Task Force. Ward, Patrick Hurley to a three-year ber of initiatives for the coming year Employee Appointments: Munici- bers (one year each); Katherine ditionally or absolutely vetoed 16 oth- A-921/S-2456 – Establishes “New term as councilman in the Second in her “State of the City” address. pal Prosecutor, Anthony Prieto; Pub- Clifford and Ronald Bansky (one- ers. Among those bills signed were: Jersey Trade Secrets Act.” Ward, and Gregory Drummond to a Mayor Dickson spoke at length lic Defender, Gavin Handwerker; year terms). SCS for S-590/ACS for A-1677 – A-2845/S-3149 – Prohibits Motor Ve- two-year term as Councilman at- about expanding upon the city Town Administrator, James Gildea, Mayoral appointments: Planning Requires public institutions of higher hicle Commission from inspecting buses Large — a position representing both government’s use of the technologi- all one-year reappointments; and Board: Frank Smith, reappointed for education and Department of Military on casino-owned property and desig- the first and second wards. cal resources at its disposal. She and Veterans Affairs to include link on nated casino parking, pick-up, or drop- Municipal Judge Brenda Coppola three years; Mayor’s Designee, Robert their websites for access to educational off locations, except under exigent cir- Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7) and all proposed developing a Summit mo- Cuba, reappointed for three years; Centrell (new appointment), and Town information. cumstances. three Republican representatives bile application to provide residents official newspapers, The Westfield Engineer Kris McAloon, one year each. S-847/A-3862 – Requires signs posted A-2878/S-2028 – Requires DHS to from New Jersey’s 21st legislative with a continuous stream of updates Leader and The Star Ledger, one- Community Development Revenue by retail motor fuel dealers to indicate collect and disseminate data about per- district — State Senator Tom Kean, on government activities and allow year appointments. Sharing Committee: David Olivier and motor fuel prices for cash and credit card sons with developmental disabilities. Jr. Assemblyman Jon Bramnick, and for residents to provide feedback Mayor Andy Skibitsky appoint- Town Engineer Kris McAloon (both customers and establishes additional $1,000 A-3133/S-2927 – Permits use of re- Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz — using the same application. She also ments: Board of Health: Thomas one-year terms); Insurance Advisory penalty for violations. bates, allowances, concessions, or ben- were among those in attendance. said she sought to improve upon the O’Neill and David Weinman (den- Board: Oliver Kirna (three years); S-1711/A-3837 – Establishes ovarian efits for motor fuel purchases on credit, While Asm. Bramnick referred to preexisting uses of Summit’s city tist), both for three years; Ronen Gold Solid Waste Advisory Board: Vincent cancer public awareness campaign in Dept. debit or rewards cards. Summit as “America’s greatest small government website and encouraged (dentist) first alternate, two-year term; Spera (one year); Union County Trans- of Health and Senior Services (DHS). A-3591/S-1979 – Concerns certain limi- city” and Rep. Lance congratulated residents to visit a website she de- Gavin Handwerker, second alternate portation Advisory Board: John Mor- S-1797/A-1718 – Allows students with tations on claims for victim compensation. the incoming mayor and council veloped independently, for one year, and Sam Della Fera, gan, delegate, and George Lanzano, disabilities to bring service animals to A-3659/S-2719 – Requires Dept. of members, Asw. Munoz swore in all ellendickson.com. council liaison. alternate (both for one year). Children and Families to develop and four newly appointed officials in her The new mayor also discussed col- Recreation Commission: James Air Traffic Advisory Board: Jerome Whitman to Speak on adopt Statewide youth suicide preven- hometown. laborating with the town’s Down- Marvin, reappointed as chairman for Feder and Rosemary Millet (one year tion plan. Nearly a hundred people turned town Historic Association to improve ACS for A-3908/S-2765 – Requires 2012; William Kelly, Mike Cash, and each); Chamber of Commerce Liai- Getting All Involved In state, regional, and local authorities, out for the reorganization meeting. awareness of the town’s storied his- Tom Ripperger, all reappointed for three son, Councilwoman JoAnn Neylan; Picking ‘12 Ticket boards, and commissions to establish Unable to fit into the council cham- tory. She proposed creating a heri- years, andFrank Arena, council liai- Union County League of Munici- an Internet website and post informa- bers all at once, a number of attend- tage trail to highlight important past son. palities, Mayor Skibitsky; Board of SUMMIT — The Suburban Cham- tion related to each entity’s mission, ees watched the proceedings broad- events that have taken place in Sum- Education Liaison, Councilman Sam ber of Commerce will be joining the finances, meetings, and employees. cast on closet-circuit television broad- mit. NJTPA Elects Morris Della Fera; 2nd Senior Citizens Hous- members of the Summit/New Provi- A-4008/S-3053 – Requires Dept. of casts that had been set up in the foyer Among other initiatives Mayor ing Corporation Liaison, Mayor dence Rotary, at noon on Monday, Education to include cheerleaders in the outside the council chambers and on Dickson highlighted were parking Freeholder as Chair Skibitsky; Municipal Alliance/ January 23, for a presentation by student-athlete head injury safety program. the second floor of the police station. improvements, downtown develop- NEWARK – Morris County Free- PANDA Liaison, Councilwoman former New Jersey Governor Christie A-4012/S-3147 – Eliminates permit re- The meeting also oversaw the elec- ment, and its possible expansion to holder Gene Feyl was elected on JoAnn Neylan. Todd Whitman. quirement for home production of wine tion of Councilman Richard Madden include the south side of Broad Street. Monday as chairman of the North Council Standing Committees for The Governor will discuss her in- and beer for personal use. to the position of council president Setting the tone for the coming Jersey Transportation Planning Au- 2012: Finance Policy Committee: volvement with Americans Elect, a A-4267/S-3078 – Allows counties and and Councilwoman Nouris year, Mayor Dickson closed her thority (NJTPA) for 2012 at a Board Sam Della Fera, chairman, and Mark non-partisan, web-based organization municipalities to use open space trusts funds Portuondo to the position of council speech with a quote from Goethe: of Trustees meeting. LoGrippo, vice-chairman, JoAnn designed specifically for the purpose for purchase of flood-prone properties. president pro tempore, making her a “Whatever you can do or dream you The NJTPA oversees regional trans- Neylan and David Haas. of nominating a presidential candi- ACS for A-4297/SCS for S-3010 – stand-in for either the mayor or coun- can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, portation planning and more than $2 Public Safety, Transportation and date in the 2012 presidential race. “Caylee’s Law,” upgrades penalties for cil president in either’s absence. power and magic in it.” Americans Elect will attempt to use failing to report a death and criminalizes billion annually in surface transporta- Parking Committee: JoAnn Neylan, failure to report disappearance of child While Mr. Madden has formerly She concluded, “It is time to begin tion funding for 13 counties in north- chairman, Keith Loughlin, vice-chair- the Internet to give every American within 24 hours. acted as the council’s president pro again.” ern and central New Jersey, including man, Jim Foerst and Mark LoGrippo. voter – Democrat, Republican or In- Union County. The Executive Com- Code Review and Town Property dependent – the power to nominate a mittee this year also includes mem- Committee, Jim Foerst, chairman; presidential ticket in 2012. 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Members of: For Support During Mourning Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce On behalf of Redeemer Lutheran beginning of a new year was sud- with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association Church and School, please accept denly darkened by the news of her rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey our heartfelt thanks for your outpour- tragic death and the anguish of an sharp enough to discern this deception of diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 ing of friendship, consolation, and overwhelming loss. prayers as we mourn the loss of Mar- At a special service of healing on If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 guess. If you get two – well-read indi- garet Kritsch Anderson, who died Wednesday evening, as I witnessed vidual. If you get three – word expert. If Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 heroically in the line of duty as a the masses of members and friends POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at you get all four – You must have a lot of federal law enforcement officer at spilling over from our sanctuary into free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Mount Rainier National Park on New the halls, I was reminded of how All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. Year’s Day. well-loved Pastor and Dorothy come from the board game Diction Margaret moved to Westfield in Kritsch have become in our commu- Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman 1988 at the age of 11 when her father, nity over the course of more than 23 ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER Answers to last week’s arcane words. Pastor Paul Kritsch, began his minis- years, loved not only by Redeemer’s 1. Naiad – A water nymph or woman Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo try at our church and school and in members but by countless others COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION swimmer our community. All who were fortu- around us from various walks of life. 2. Tinea – Ringworm; a skin disease Betsey Burgdorf Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly caused by a fungus EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS nate to have known her and the love As well, I was reminded of how proud surrounding her in the Kritsch’s home I am to live in a town where friends 3. Ichthyolite – The impression of a could be assured of the inner-strength, and neighbors come together in times fish in a rock SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe faith and values that she carried for- of tragedy and grief. 4. Philiater – An amateur medical stu- One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 dent ward into adulthood as a wife, mother Mike King, Helen Diana of two young daughters, and profes- Redeemer Lutheran Church OLLAMH sional. Our day of celebrating the Westfield 1. Any assortment; a stew 2. A regional congress of soviets Lawmakers Should Try to Follow 3. A teacher or sage of ancient Ireland Mayor Malool Wants to Waste More 4. An ancient flask or jug of leather BRACCATE 1. Having feathers which conceal the Statesmanship of Alex DeCroce Time, Money on Another Study feet and legs The end of the New Jersey Legislative session took a bent to lose after he was redistricted into a district with After years of study and delay for forward,” why then is Mayor Malool 2. Interlaced or linked shared services, Mayor Malool now not following her own advice? From 3. Brittle sad twist Monday night when Assembly Republican two incumbent Democrats. As a result, Democrats have 4. Salty; saline Leader Alex DeCroce of Morris County passed away increased their majority in the Assembly to 48-32 and states that, “nothing has happened.” my standpoint it seems that Mayor That phrase might have meaning com- Malool does not want to share and TORVITY suddenly at the statehouse. continue to hold a 24-16 edge in the Senate. 1. Sternness; grimness There may have been few thoughts of humanity in the Despite all the jockeying of lawmakers, in our opinion, ing from someone on the street com- just wants to delay and the best way 2. Second-class, such as with racing late hours Monday night. Lawmakers were swiftly mov- there is less competition than there was before. We ques- menting on her progress to share ser- to delay is to call for another study. boats ing to pass a flurry of bills before the session ended, thus tion why politicians are involved in the redistricting vices, but it rings hollow coming If Mayor Malool wants to waste 3. A twisting killing any bills not signed by Governor Chris Christie. process in the first place. The goal always seems to protect from an elected official who could Scotch Plains’ residents money on 4. Act of torturing Bills not signed by the Governor before the new legisla- the incumbents. Shouldn’t that be up to the voters? actually do something. Since as she yet another study, that is up to her and KNELL ture convenes must be reintroduced in this coming year’s District 21, represented by Senator Tom Kean, Jr., As- states “nothing has happened” she is the voters of Scotch Plains. Unfortu- 1. A fine white clay used in making now claiming to fix this nothingness nately, her delay to share services porcelain session by lawmakers to be reconsidered in the process. semblyman Jon Bramnick and Assemblywoman Nancy 2. A vase or pitcher with three handles Each lawmaker can pre-file 25 of bills they sponsored in Munoz, has seen a number of changes. Chatham Township, by starting a new study to merge the today is impacting not just Scotch two towns. A study was done on Plains but also every taxpayer in 3. A large vat to hold cloth for bleach- the last session; the remaining bills are up for grabs and Harding, Madison and Millburn have been moved to other ing can be “stolen” by lawmakers from either side of the districts. Bernards Township, Far Hills, and Chatham Bor- shared services in 2010; it recom- Fanwood. For the sake of every tax- 4. A mournful sound; usually of a bell political aisle. Otherwise, the slate gets wiped clean. ough have joined the district that includes Summit, Cranford, mended, among several suggestions, payer in Fanwood, please implement toll Mr. Decroce’s death, however, brings a human element Garwood, Springfield, Mountainside and Westfield. that the two towns should merge the the recommendations of the last study to Trenton. He was said to always be friendly to his fellow District 22, which was unchanged during New Jersey police departments and public works you agreed to prior to wasting an- lawmakers regardless of party affiliation and, although redistricting, includes Scotch Plains and Fanwood as well and that this would save us taxpayers other two to four years and our money See More Letters passionate about Republican causes, always was a gentle- as Clark, Linden, Plainfield and Rahway. Senator Nick money. on yet another study. Time is money; On Page 5 man. We need more lawmakers like Alex Decroce. Scutari (D-Linden), Assemblywoman Linda Scutari (D- In the same interview, the Mayor let’s move forward today and as you In our view, the focus in 2012 should be on what is best Scotch Plains) and Assemblyman Jerry Green (D- states that if a study shows “it would say, “not be foolish.” Letters to for New Jersey, not for special interests or special egos. Plainfield) represent the District. save taxpayers hundreds of dollars Jack Molenaar We hope it will happen, and we will be first to praise it if With the next Gubernatorial Election coming up in 2013, you would be foolish not to move Fanwood the Editor so. we believe that 2012 must be the year to get things accom- By virtue of redistricting, there are three new senators plished in the state. Both parties will to turn to politics in 2013 Resident Disappointed in Skibitsky in the 40-member Senate and around a dozen new Assem- when, once again, all 120 seats will be on the ballot. Tiny Tim Fund Gives bly members — including Sean Kean from Monmouth Of course, we’ll have plenty of politics to absorb this Speech, Westfield Leader Reporting Thanks for Success of County, who wound up back in the Assembly after he was year with the Presidential foray. Don’t expect much of the I am writing to express my disap- someone by someone else who made redistricted out of his Senate seat. New Jersey primary this year though. The Presidential pointment at the contents of Mayor a call to Town Hall — double hearsay Annual Carol Night One lawmaker, Vince Polistina (R), is out of the assem- Primary has been moved back again to the second Tues- Skibitsky’s State of the Town Ad- actually. Who knows what the candi- The members of the Scotch Plains- bly after being defeated by Senator Jim Whelan (D) in a day in June with the rest of Congressional, state, county dress as reported by The Westfield date really said, and what the caller Fanwood Tiny Tim Fund want to bid for the senate seat in District 2 (Atlantic). In addition, and municipal Primary contests. By then, the Democrats Leader on January 5. This annual really said. More than that, why does thank all those who participated in a number of Assembly members opted not to seek reelec- and Republicans will have narrowed your choice for address, the only one of the year I it have to become part of an annual the annual Carol Night fund-raising tion after being redistricted. Republican Assemblyman President down to two individuals from a possible pool of believe by our mayor, should I think address by our mayor, and why does event on December 5, 2011. Thanks Domenick DiCicco (R-Gloucester) was the only incum- over 200,000 million in the nation. be honest but upbeat — a hopefully The Leader irresponsibly have to cre- to the involvement of many parents positive description of the state of ate a headline reading, “In State-of- and children from our community, Newspaper Made Tabloid Allegations to Present Desperate affairs in our town and setting forth Town Address, Mayor Decries the this was a particularly successful the mayor’s goals for the coming ‘Politics of Fear,’”, and almost as an fund-raising event. And Weak Argument in Editorial on Incinerator Deal year. aside say (on page 8), “The rest of the Special thanks are extended to Tom I would like to set the record straight obligation to participate in the exten- You also make reference to the Union Instead, as reported by The Leader, Mayor’s message to the citizenry was Britt, proprietor of the Stage House regarding your editorial, “Tipping sion deal and the choice to do so was County Utilities Authority interim part of the address discussed a hear- upbeat....”; many readers may not Inn and Tavern on Park Avenue in Fees of $100/Ton Smell, Dumping solely on the part of local leaders. director in a way that has no bearing say remark by someone calling to even have read that far. Scotch Plains, and to the manager Rules Need Fixing,” and the recent However, I would like to point out on his position at the UCUA nor does complain about debris pickup who I fully understand that municipali- Cathy Challiet, who graciously in- lease extension deal for waste dis- that even those municipalities that it have any place in the discussion said the mayor, as quoted by The ties have for years called on neigh- vited us to use the restaurant as the posal between the Union County did not participate in the new con- about our lease extension with Leader, purportedly asked “why the boring towns for help during emer- drop-off site for the canisters. He and Utilities Authority and Covanta En- tract are still reaping the rewards of it Covanta. town let Ferraro’s burn to the ground.” gencies; if some candidates saw this his staff provided delicious refresh- ergy. through their receipt of solid waste Truth be told, the only financial This question, if it was even asked is an issue so be it. Factual responses ments and arranged for the children The contract extension between grants that reduce their costs by $3 information that truly is relevant in that way, was allegedly asked over can be given and have been. How- to sing throughout the restaurant, to the Union County Utilities Authority per ton. Again, this is one of those this case is that a total of $100 million two months earlier, before the elec- ever, I expect more from the leader of the delight of many patrons. and Covanta is a win for both the situations where everyone involved will be saved over the lifetime of this tion in which the mayor’s Republi- our town than what I saw in this The Tiny Tim Fund is a non-profit municipalities and the county – it is seeing a benefit. deal – savings that has already started can slate won every seat. speech, and I think The Leader’s re- organization that provides financial lowers trash collection costs for the You also chose to conveniently making its way back into the budgets Allegedly, the statement, which was porting was unfortunate and irrespon- assistance to children in Fanwood towns and gives the county a long- leave out the fact that Union County, of Union County and its municipali- the basis for the question, was made sible. and Scotch Plains who are in need of term and inexpensive solution for like all counties in New Jersey, is ties. I would encourage you to stop by a Democratic candidate. So now Steve Barcan medical care and cannot afford it. waste disposal. Most importantly, it under a mandate by the state regard- the rhetoric and focus on the results. we have a statement attributed to Westfield The organization was established in puts what equates to “found money” ing solid waste flow control and the The facts are the facts no matter 1983 and is run by a volunteer board back into the strained budgets of requirement for waste to be trans- how you choose to portray them, but Scotch Plains Council Needs to of trustees comprised of residents municipalities and the county that ported to a publicly owned facility. when all is said and done feel free to from Fanwood and Scotch Plains with now allow them to maintain services You make tabloid allegations like stop and simply say, “Thank you.” Support Fair School Funding Plan diverse backgrounds in fields such as education, medicine, religion, social and keep public safety workers on “hush money” and “big brother” to John Kulish Chairman, At its last meeting, the Scotch Plains the Plan) it is simple math to see that the job. describe this deal, which underscores Town Council briefly considered the lower income districts would receive work and business. Union County Utilities Authority Anyone may make a referral for No municipalities were under any your desperation and weak argument. Rahway Fair School Funding Plan. Next week it more money than they “paid in,” and will vote on a resolution supporting the wealthier districts would receive less assistance by writing to: The Tiny plan. You can find information about than they “paid in.” Scotch Plains and Tim Fund, Inc., P.O. Box 181, that Plan at Fanwood pay about $51.8 million in Fanwood, N.J. 07076. www.fairschoolfunding.com. It is a law state income taxes and receive back Barbara Anilo introduced in the State Senate by Sena- approximately $2.2 million in state aid. President Tiny Tim Fund, Fanwood tor Doherty, which requires that state Under the Fair School Funding Plan, education aid be divided among the SPF would receive approximately $41 state’s school districts based on the million in state aid – which is more than Merged Services? number of students in each district. The $10 million less than the two towns pay State Constitution requires that all edu- in state income taxes. Under the Plan, Not in My Lifetime. cation aid from the state income tax be that $10 million would be available to used apportioned in the manner pro- go to lower income districts. vided by the Legislature “for the equal In addition, and just as important, benefit of all the people.” giving more and more money to lower The state Supreme Court, through income districts has not and will not various court cases over the years, has result in better education. Abbott dis- taken over the Legislature’s authority tricts spend a lot more per student than and has directed that state education aid SPF does and they do not provide a be apportioned based on a whole slew better education. More money is not the of factors, such as the number of stu- answer to the education problem. dents receiving free lunch, the number Supporting the Fair School Funding of students for whom English is a sec- Plan does NOT mean you do not sup- ond language, and the tax base of each port giving aid to lower income dis- town. If a student in a district meets tricts. Remember that under State Con- more than one criterion, bonus points stitution the Legislature is supposed to are given and a multiple of aid is di- allocate school aid “for the equal ben- rected to that student’s district. The efit of all the people.” Only over the last formulas are mind-boggling and allow few decades has the Supreme Court got for manipulation (for instance, if a dis- into the act and changed the rules. Allo- trict can manipulate the number of chil- cating state aid based on the number of dren in the free lunch program then, students would continue to give a huge presto, more state aid). Up until now, amount of support to lower income the Legislature has made no effort to districts. But it would do so in a way Union County Freeholders Elizabeth, New Jersey push back against the convoluted for- that is a lot fairer to the districts that pay (908) 527-4200 mulas developed by the Court over the the most income taxes. Al Faella, Mgr. [email protected] years. The Scotch Plains Town Council Al Mirabella, chair Many people agree that financial as- seemed hesitant (to say the least) to get [email protected] Your State Legislators sistance needs to be given to poorer involved with this issue, claiming it is a Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. school districts. But we need to remem- “state issue” and “passing a resolution ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, (908) 527-4419 Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. ber a couple of things. Money from the won’t make any difference.” This isn’t [email protected] 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. state income tax is required by law to be a state issue; it is a $38-million issue for Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, used to reduce local property taxes. us local taxpayers and the Council is Deadlines Income tax revenue is used to pay state our local governing body and it ought to (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. General News - Friday 4pm Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) education aid in order to lower property not only pass a resolution supporting taxes since by far the biggest portion of the Fair School Funding Plan but it Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] local property taxes goes to the pay for ought to put pressure on our state legis- education. The state income tax is pro- lators to support it. That’s part of their Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] gressive – it takes money from wealthy job. We should give them the message To Reach Us 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] districts disproportionately. So if in- that they ought to support wholeheart- E-Mail - [email protected] Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] come tax revenues are collected at pro- edly the Fair School Funding Plan. This Phone - (908) 232-4407 (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] gressive tax rates (which they are) and letter represents my personal views. 7th Congressional District then get allocated based only on the For more information, see Rich Fortunato www.goleader.com/help Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 number of students in a district (that’s Scotch Plains A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 12, 2012 Page 5 Garwood Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi’s Reorg. Address Kean Univ. Union Says January 8 — It is difficult to believe much needed equipment on our wish list would be nice to celebrate this next mile- Pres. Farahi’s Resume Letters to the Editor that a year has passed already and we are so we can not only ensure the welfare of stone of the borough in a public manner, so assembled here once again for the bor- our residents, but also better interact with I am calling on our celebrations committee, Contains False Claims ough council’s annual reorganization our neighboring communities. But this working in conjunction with some of our The Kean University full-time faculty Center for Hope Hospice Continues As meeting. I want to take this opportunity takes money and we will need to pursue public organizations and business estab- and professional staff Union has pre- to formally congratulate Councilwoman whatever avenues are available to us to lishments, to recognize this anniversary sented evidence of suspected fraud by Viable Organization for Terminally Ill Todisco and Councilman Petruzzelli on capture the necessary funding. So, I have with a special event or day in the borough. President Dawood Farahi, the latest in a their reelection to the council this past appointed today long time Garwood resi- Planning would have to commence this series of scandals that have plagued his I would like to speak to the recent There have been major staffing changes November and I expect that they will be dent and former Irvington deputy fire year, but don’t panic as some funding is presidency, and is calling for a full and changes at the Center for Hope Hospice, in this past year. When we saw the threat- hitting the ground running as this will not chief and arson investigator as well as a available for just such a purpose. independent investigation by the Kean a not for profit, community-based orga- ening financial trends and daunting chal- be a brand new situation for either of past member of our board of education, In business I always maintained an University Board of Trustees. nization that provides hospice care for lenges ahead of us, we recognized the them. I also want to welcome the rest of Mr. Glenn Sytko, to take over this new open door policy for employees and do Research by faculty members on and our patients in their homes and at our need for a strong, well seasoned, and the council back and let you know that and exciting leadership role of our OEM. the same here at borough hall for resi- off campus has documented that Dr. residence facilities. experienced management team to bring though the past year was a tad tumultu- An important component of emergency dents as well. I am in my office a couple Farahi’s resume and application for em- I started with Peggy Coloney, a nurse, us forward. While change is difficult, if ous, what came out of this room can only management is of course communica- of days a week and gladly welcome drop- ployment contain false claims of scholar- and Father Charles Hudson at the onset of we didn’t change when necessary, we be viewed as what was believed to be in tion. This coming year we will be en- in visitors or I am happy to schedule time ship in the opinion of the Kean Federa- the Center For Hope. As a physician I had would surely have failed. Our new man- the best interest of the borough overall. deavoring to bring much needed upgrades for a formal meeting. I also make it a tion of Teachers. a full understanding of the need and of agement team assures that the Center will Rarely does any group of adults with to the borough’s information systems point to return phone calls and e-mail Dr. Farahi’s curriculum vitae (CV) their goal to provide excellent, compas- continue to be a viable organization to such varied educational and career back- and enhancements to the borough’s inquiries. I will be bringing back Mayor’s claims “over 50 technical articles in ma- sionate care for the terminally ill. I was compassionately serve the needs of the grounds, as well as philosophical lean- website as we hope to provide additional Saturdays as well, and plan to be here the jor publications,” but extensive searches both their trusted friend and their per- terminally ill and their families in our ings blend together perfectly and see all links to valuable information and ser- third Saturday of each month starting in of scholarly databases find no such pub- sonal physician as well as the medical community. issues in the same light. This council vices to those borough residents who February from 10 a.m. to noon. So please lications. director of the Center for Hope. We continue to take care of those who certainly is not an exception to that rule, make use of the Internet. Not wanting to stop by to discuss whatever is on your Dr. Farahi’s application for employ- I signed the original incorporation pa- truly cannot afford to pay for our but it should be recognized that a very leave anyone out, we also want to im- mind and we can try to solve the world’s ment claims several publications that can- pers in 1983, have been a trustee since help…and are averaging $150,000 per gallant and heartfelt effort was put for- prove our resident outreach utilizing any problems together. not be substantiated and several that have inception and have been chairman of the month in charity care. ward. new and cost efficient methods of tele- In closing, I want to say that Garwood been refuted by the editors of their re- board. I am still proudly a member of the The names of Coloney and Hudson I also want to take this opportunity to communications and of course the use of is a wonderful place to live. I often urge spective journals. For example, although Board of Trustees. I have been active in will always be associated with the Center publicly say thank you to all of the snail mail when it is appropriate, so we people who view us as North and South Dr. Farahi claims to have an article titled, all major decision making. I can assure for Hope. We invite all to visit our two in- borough’s employees. A change of ad- will be continually formulating flexible Avenues only to take the time one day “Patterns of Administrative Efficiency” your readers that Peggy Coloney’s and patient facilities named respectively for ministration after so many years can cer- approaches of communicating with all of and turn off those main arteries and sur- accepted for publication in Administra- Father Hudson’s vision for this wonder- our founders, Peggy Coloney House in tainly be daunting and everyone on our our residents in good times as well as bad. prisingly they will find a whole different tive Science Quarterly in 1981, the jour- ful mission is on track and being ex- Scotch Plains and Father Hudson House staff without exception accepted the chal- And again, I would urge every resident to world of suburban streets with mani- nal editor specifically refutes Dr. Farahi’s ecuted exactly as they envisioned it so in Elizabeth. Witness for yourself the lenge and was supportive in executing a periodically check the marquee in front cured lawns and quaint homes, wooded claim, stating emphatically, “ASQ has many years ago. The commitment to ex- realization of their dream... A dream that mostly smooth transition and for that I of borough hall for updated public ser- areas and hidden oasis’ where quietude never published an article by Dawood cellent and loving care of our patients and will endure because many people like me am grateful. vice announcements. prevails. It has been both an honor and Farahi, nor have we ever accepted an their families is extraordinary and unpar- have pledged to make it so. Looking back at 2011 we were all In 2013 Garwood will celebrate our privilege to be able to serve as mayor this article by Dawood Farahi…” alleled. I can personally attest that our Dr. Robert Wegryn confronted with multiple challenges that 110th anniversary; those of you who past year and I look forward to the next Based on these findings, I wrote to the care is as good now as it has ever been. Westfield seemed to come back to back. Starting were around in 2003 will remember the three years as well. And from my family Kean University Trustees on Nov. 29, with an unending deluge of snow last year-long celebration that we had when to all of yours, have a very happy, healthy 2011 calling for a full investigation. Things Happen Because They winter, but true to form Garwood’s dedi- the borough turned 100 years old. It and prosperous new year. “Given the seriousness of the allegations, cated DPW won accolades from not only and the potential damage to the univer- Are Supposed To Be our residents, but those of the adjoining Use of A Santa Key Could Have Saved sity, it is incumbent on the board to have communities who wished that their streets an independent academic investigation As a Registered Nurse and Assisted What a honor it is to see upper manage- were as passable as ours. Though the and address these claims without delay.” Living Wellness Director at Center for ment give tours and spend time with our National Weather Service is now refer- Connecticut Family From Tragedy The Union is acting as guardian of the Hope Hospice Peggy Coloney’s House patients and their families. We treat our ring to Irene as merely a tropical storm, it In the wake of the tragedy of the Bad- gree that hung from a beautiful red rib- public trust in demanding accountability (CFHH), I am proud and honored to be staff with respect and dignity, the same was still a hurricane in my book. We are ger family in Connecticut, I am com- bon. The ribbon was not only beautiful; it on behalf of students, parents and the back! I can clearly remember the grand respect that we give to our patients and thankful that Garwood was spared loss of pelled to offer a solution to families that also came in handy for hanging the key community. Despite increasing enroll- opening back in 2008. At that time, pa- their families. life, limb or major property damage. We are faced with the same “chimney di- on a doorknob. It was stored in a red ment at Kean, New Jersey’s third largest tient care was and still is above and As someone on the Board of Trustees have had water flood the underpass be- lemma” as the Badger family confronted velvet pouch all year long, until Christ- university, Dr. Farahi has closed aca- beyond. I always gave 110 percent of said to me “things don’t happen by acci- fore and we can certainly expect it to on Christmas Eve. Watching the news mas Eve, when we placed the key on the demic departments, laid-off critical stu- myself to Peggy Coloney’s House, how- dent, they happen because they are sup- flood again. We came out of that one reports was heartbreaking, as I found outside of the front door at bedtime. As dent advisors, reduced the number of ever, due to my personal and professional posed to be.” I am so honored to be back fairly well intact and were glad to be able myself shaking my head, thinking, “Oh our children are now grown, it has since full-time faculty and increased tuition values, I had to leave CFHH, knowing where I belong, with an appreciative ad- to lend neighboring Cranford a much Lord, all they needed was a Santa key.” been passed down to my niece. and fees to pay for debt that has skyrock- eventually in time that I would return. ministration, loving families and patients. needed helping hand for a day or two. We When our children were young, one I would imagine there are many kinds eted over 600 percent under Farahi. I am so proud now to be a part of a team I have always provided the best care to did feel the tremors of an earthquake not year, a week before Christmas, our chil- of keys that Santa delivers. I have seen Misrepresentation of credentials should who work well together towards the mis- our patients and I congratulate my staff of really as unusual in these parts as some dren received a package from Santa in the keys that resemble our Santa Key; they not be tolerated in any workplace. Our sion of Center for Hope Hospice. I have nurses and home health aides for their may think and we marveled at a rare mail, from the North Pole of course. The are usually old fashioned looking, and Union stands for preserving the academic returned a year and a half later to a commitment, caring and professional- Halloween weekend snowfall that brought package contained a magical key, ac- some are even a bit rusty. I have seen integrity, credibility and reputation of professional organization that has made ism, which they provide to each and most of New Jersey to her knees as Mother companied by a note from Santa, who shiny ones in hardware stores and well our University. many positive changes to both staff and every patient at CFHH. Nature reminded all of us just who the explained that there were times when the used ones in antique stores. Some are James Castiglione, President patient care. Over the holidays, we recog- Rosemary Martino, RN boss is really. We labored to bring our gifts just would not fit down the chimney, silver, some are gold, and others are Kean Federation of Teachers nized that families were just as much a CFHH, Scotch Plains municipal budget in within the new pa- and there were also times embers re- really old, made from wrought iron. An- part of hospice care as their loved ones. rameters set by Trenton, swore in a new mained in the fireplace from our evening tique stores usually have a drawer full of police chief and captain and are making fire, making it difficult for him to use the extra keys that are very interesting to strides to finally see a field of dreams chimney. look at. They always remind me of our become a reality. All and all 2011 was They were told that by placing the key Santa key. exciting to say the very least. outside the front door, Santa was able to Whatever kind of key Santa brings, But looking forward is what Garwood use his magic key to deliver gifts using it’s magical. Be sure to let Santa deliver must do to stay the independent heart of the front door instead of the chimney. On the key, and don’t leave your house key Union County. With that goal in mind I Christmas morning, the elaborate golden with a note for Santa outside. It doesn’t have appointed former Councilwoman key could be seen from the top of the work that way. It has to be a Santa key, Kathleen Villaggio to be the leader of a stairs, placed beside the now empty cookie which requires his Christmas magic to fit Special Mayor’s Committee which will plate; it is a thrilling sight, I can assure the lock. grow as needed over the course of the you. Amy Jester coming year and is to be charged with the The key my children received was an Westfield job to carefully review and explore rede- elaborate golden key, decorated with fili- velopment options and transit village possibilities on our North and South Avenue corridors. She will be continuing IT’S TIME! to work with NJ Transit on not only the rail issue, but their new Rapid Transit Bus project that was introduced this year Update Your as well. The world is an ever changing place Club, Organization and with the advent of new technologies it became painfully obvious during Irene Information Now that we would be faced with some major hurdles should a real catastrophic situa- tion befall the borough. Whether it be Be correct in this spring’s manmade or naturally created, we are This Is Westfield woefully unprepared. So with that in mind as well as increased demands on us by FEMA, we will be totally revamping our Office of Emergency Management. www.goleader.com/organizations Hopefully, we will be acquiring some Page 6 Thursday, January 12, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Garden Club Lists Meetings, POLICE BLOTTER Continues Regular Activities WESTFIELD – The Garden Club daily to all of the containers to ensure Westfield rested after a motor vehicle viola- of Westfield has announced that its the health and beauty of the plantings. Tuesday, January 3, Joseph tion stop on Route 22 on an out- next monthly board meetings will take Since 1947 the club has displayed Materek, 55, of Westfield was ar- standing $1,500 warrant issued by place on Tuesdays, February 7 and weekly flowers at the Westfield Me- rested on a Westfield warrant in the Fanwood Court. He was trans- March 6. The February membership morial Library. Begun as a memorial the amount of $500 after turning ported to police headquarters, pro- meeting will feature a workshop for to those who served in World War II, himself in at police headquarters. cessed and released. “Creating your own floral design” active members contribute a flower He was processed and released Thursday, January 5, Tyron while the March membership meet- or greenery display 52 weeks a year. after posting bail. Simms, 27, of Plainfield was ar- ing will center around “Sensational Flower arrangers for January are Anne Tuesday, January 3, Ivan Velez, rested after a motor vehicle stop Spring Blooms” with Lisa Keslowe. Arkel, Phyllis Pappas, Wei-Foung 22, of Avenel was arrested fol- on Front Street on an outstanding Seven containers located at the in- Elsammak, Adeline Sulmont and lowing a motor vehicle stop at no-bail warrant issued by the tersection of Elm and East Broad Mary Ann Malloy. Central Avenue and Wyoming Plainfield Court. He was trans- Streets in Westfield, part of the club’s The membership also plants trees Street on an outstanding ported to police headquarters, pro- ongoing Town of Westfield Beautifi- for Arbor Day and maintains The Woodbridge warrant in the amount cessed and released. cation Project, are planted, main- Blue Star By-Way Garden at CHRISTMAS COOKIES…Members of the Home/Life Social Services Depart- of $313. He was released after Friday, January 6, a resident of tained and watered year-round by Tamaques Park and several gardens ment, a section of the Woman’s Club of Westfield (WCW) led by Julie Nardone posting bail. Stout Avenue reported that some- Garden Club of Westfield members within Mindowaskin Park. and Jane Walsweer, gathered at the Masonic Lodge in Westfield recently to put Wednesday, January 4, Charlie time overnight someone made sev- together more than 125 packages of cookies and candies to be shared with the Craddock, 56, of Plainfield was eral hundred dollars in purchases for the benefit of the public. patients of Runnells Specialized Hospital of Union County in Berkeley Heights. This group plants seasonal flowers F-SP YMCA Slates Pictured, from left to right, are: WCW members Mildred Beese, Julie Nardone, arrested at Edison police head- on her debit card without her au- three times a year and decorates the Anne Magnotti, Jane Walsweer, Clemmie Tabor, Madeline Roeban, Delores quarters on outstanding warrants thorization. trainers with greenery for the winter Winter Night Waltz Kilkenny, Sally Brown, Nancy Yingling and Pat D’Angelo. from Westfield, in the amount of Friday, January 6, a business season. During the spring, summer SCOTCH PLAINS – The $750, and two from Plainfield, owner on Tussel Lane reported and fall, two members bring water Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA will with total bail of $333. He was that sometime overnight someone present a “Winter Night Waltz” on St. Pat’s Parade Committee released on his own recognizance spray painted the side of his build- WSL Seeks Requests Saturday, January 21, from 8 to 10 on the Westfield warrant pending ing. p.m. It will take place at the YMCA, a court appearance and was turned Friday, January 6, a resident of For Grant Applications located at 1340 Martine Avenue in Plans Benefit Party Sunday over to the Plainfield Police De- Allwood Road reported that some- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Ser- partment. time overnight someone made Scotch Plains. KENILWORTH – The Union available for $10. Anyone currently vice League currently is accepting The “Winter Night Waltz” is open Sunday, January 8, Kenneth multiple calls to her house and requests for applications for grants County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Com- serving in the military will be admit- Widgeon, Jr., 24, of Plainfield was hung the phone up. to those ages 18 and over. No partner mittee will host its annual Celebrity ted for free with valid identification. for 2012. This past year, the WSL is needed and friends also are wel- arrested during a motor vehicle Saturday, January 7, Rokiya donated more than $50,000 to local Bartenders fundraiser this Sunday, The Celebrity Bartenders party will stop in the area of East South and Fields, 28, of Plainfield was ar- come. There will be instruction and January 15, from 2 to 7 p.m. at the benefit the 16th annual Union County agencies and organizations. practice. Participants are encouraged Windsor Avenues. He was charged rested and charged with posses- The grant funds result from the Kenilworth Veterans Center, located St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which will with possession of less than 50 sion of suspected marijuana after to wear comfortable clothes and at 33 South 21st Street in Kenilworth. step off at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March profits of the WSL Thrift and Con- shoes, but no sneakers. grams of suspected marijuana and a motor vehicle stop on Terrill signment Shops, located at 114 Elmer The party will honor Greta Sheridan 10, on Morris Avenue in Union. possession of drug paraphernalia. Road. He was transported to po- Registration is required and can be and Jay Rice and celebrate The For tickets or more information Street in Westfield. The WSL has done at the Y’s Member Service Desk. Widgeon was transported to po- lice headquarters, processed and provided services to Union County Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Union about the Celebrity Bartenders party, lice headquarters, where he was released. The fee is $5 per person with pre- County’s 50th anniversary. call Kevin Dowling at (732) 594- for over 75 years. During this time, registration and $8 at the door. For processed and released after be- Mountainside the WSL has donated more than $2 The Willie Lynch Show Band, the 1763, Kathy Noonan-Rotando at ing issued summonses. Thursday, December 29, further information, call Donna Peart Garden State Ceili Club, the St. (908) 352-1477 or Bernadette million to various organizations. at (908) 889-8880, extension no. 104. Fanwood Daphne Y. Hart, 27, of Belleville To be considered for funding, each Columcille Pipe Band and the Union Sullivan at (908) 432-6719. Tickets Tuesday, January 3, a home was was arrested following a motor For information on Y membership County Police and Fire Pipes and Drums also will be available at the door. agency or organization must submit or programs, or to request a schedule reported burglarized on the 200 vehicle stop on Summit Road for a written request to the Westfield will provide entertainment at the event. For more information about the block of Second Street. Numer- allegedly driving with a suspended of classes, call the Fanwood-Scotch Tickets are $5 each and will include 2012 Union County St. Patrick’s Day Service League Donations Chairper- Plains YMCA at (908) 889-8880 or ous pieces of jewelry are missing. license. She was transported to son, 114 Elmer Street, Westfield, N.J. coffee, tea, cake and hot dogs. Refill- Parade, visit Sunday, January 8, Avia Jacobs, police headquarters, processed visit the Y’s website, able commemorative mugs will be unioncountystpatricksdayparade.com. 07090. All completed applications fanwoodscotchplainsymca.org. Fi- 30, of Newark was arrested fol- and released. must be returned no later than nancial assistance is available for those lowing a motor vehicle stop at Wednesday, January 4, an em- Wednesday, February 1, 2012. who qualify. Portland Avenue and Westfield ployee of an eldercare facility on Local Firefighter to Address Road on an active warrant out of Route 22 reported that someone Roseland. She was processed, entered a locked file cabinet and Deadline to Apply For 2012-13 posted bail and released. removed $252 in cash. According Career Networking Group Sunday, January 8, Christopher to police, an envelope containing SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Mr. Mecca is a member of the Duddy, 26, of East Stroudsburg, $120 and a digital camera also were WF Pre-School Is January 19 Plains Public Library’s Career Net- Scotch Plains Public Library’s Ca- Pa. was arrested and charged with removed from the office. A list of WESTFIELD – The Westfield Pub- raised seal and proof of residency will working Group will present “Into the reer Networking Group and has more possession of suspected marijuana employees was to be given to the lic School District currently is accept- be required for those students admitted Fire – How a Firefighter Used His than 2,000 Linked In connections. and drug paraphernalia, after an detective bureau, police said. ing applications for the Preschool Pro- to the program. A tuition fee of $320 Skills to Survive Unemployment and He actively participates in career net- officer investigated a suspicious Thursday, January 5, Paul gram for the 2012-2013 school year. per month will be charged for partici- Land a New Job” on Monday, Janu- working groups and enjoys helping motor vehicle on the 10 block of Bridgemohan, 41, of Plainfield Located at Lincoln School’s Early pation in this program for the 2012- ary 23, at 6:30 p.m. job seekers get noticed. South Avenue. According to po- was arrested for allegedly driving Childhood Learning Center, the pro- 2013 school year. Students who qualify When Brian Mecca learned that This program is free and open to lice, the officer could smell the with a suspended license after a gram, which uses the Creative Curricu- under the income eligibility guidelines his corporate job was going up in all. To register, visit scotlib.org and odor of burnt marijuana coming motor vehicle stop on Route 22. lum for Preschool, is comprised of gen- set forth under the Federal Child Nutri- smoke, he used his firefighter in- click on Events; call (908) 322-5007, from the inside of the vehicle. He was processed and released. eral education students and students tion Program may be eligible for a stinct and skills to launch his job extension no. 204, or e-mail Duddy was processed and released Thursday, January 5, Susana S. who have been found eligible for spe- reduced charge. For more information, search. He landed a new job in only [email protected]. Individuals may pending his court hearing. Teixeira, 43, of Linden was ar- cial education. General education stu- call Lincoln School at (908) 789-4455. six weeks. Now this director of Net- connect with the library’s Career Net- Scotch Plains rested on active warrants out of dents will be selected for this program work Computing Services and cap- working Group on Linked In, Career Monday, January 2, a resident Linden totaling $500 after a mo- by lottery. Preschool classes will meet Temple Sholom Posts tain of the Scotch Plains Fire Depart- Networking Group at SPPL. The of Mountain Avenue reported that tor vehicle stop on Glen Road. Monday through Friday, from 8:45 to ment will share what 35 years of Scotch Plains Public Library is lo- sometime within the previous sev- She was processed and released. 11:15 a.m., for the 3-year-old morning Shabbat Pray-Play firefighting and five years of net- cated at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one eral days, someone entered his Friday, January 6, a resident of session, and from 12:30 to 3 p.m. for FANWOOD – Temple Sholom of working have taught him about being block from Park Avenue, in the cen- unlocked motor vehicle, which Bridle Path reported that someone the 4-year-old afternoon session. Fanwood/Scotch Plains invites fami- prepared for job change. ter of the township. was parked in his driveway. Ac- made unauthorized purchases on Applicants must be residents of lies with children ages 4 and under to cording to police, a camera and his debit card in the amount of $574. Westfield and 3 or 4 years of age a Shabbat Pray and Play event on some tools, valued at approxi- According to police, the victim was before October 1, 2012. Applica- Saturday, January 21, featuring mu- Author Ilene Beckerman mately $200, were removed. advised to cancel the card, which tions for the lottery will be available sic, maracas, puppets and parachutes. Monday, January 2, Donna he did. on the district website, The monthly, 30-minute interac- LaFerrara, 33, of Elizabeth was Friday, January 6, Teddy J. westfieldnjk12.org. During school tive service, led by Student Cantor To Be JCC Guest Speaker arrested after a motor vehicle stop Niedzielski, 29, of New Provi- hours, applications also may be ob- Vicky Glikin, will begin at 10 a.m. SCOTCH PLAINS – Author Ilene but it’s a deeply felt homage to the on Route 22 on an outstanding dence was arrested for allegedly tained in person at Lincoln School, and will be followed by a free bagel Beckerman will speak at the Jewish author’s 4-foot-10-inch grandmother $1,500 warrant issued by the driving with a suspended license the Office of Special Education Ser- brunch in the playroom. Older sib- Community Center (JCC) of Central Ettie.” Westfield Court. She was trans- and on an outstanding warrant out vices and the main office of any of lings are welcome. New Jersey on Wednesday, January This program will be open to the ported to police headquarters, pro- of Westfield in the amount of $114. the elementary schools in Westfield. “It’s like where Shabbat meets 18, at 11 a.m. The JCC is located at community. Tickets are $6 for JCC cessed and released. Friday, January 6, Jonae L. Hill, All applications must be returned to Gymboree,” according to Temple 1391 Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. members and $8 for community par- Tuesday, January 3, the man- 27, of Newark was arrested for Lincoln School no later than 4 p.m. Sholom Director of Education Ms. Beckerman wrote her first book, ticipants. The ticket cost includes ager of a Route 22 store reported allegedly driving with a suspended on Thursday, January 19. Michelle Shapiro Abraham, who came a memoir, at age 60. “Love, Loss and lunch. Tickets can be purchased that sometime overnight someone license and on outstanding war- The lottery drawing will be held at up with the idea for an interactive What I Wore” was about her life be- online at jccnj.org or at the JCC. For unknown removed several hun- rants out of Millburn, in the Lincoln School, 728 Westfield Avenue, Shabbat program when her own chil- fore children, and it was adapted as a more information, contact Barbara dred dollars in cash from one of amount of $165, and Newark, in on January 20 at 2 p.m. Parents of dren were in pre-school. “The kids are record-breaking off-Broadway show Weisbart, Adult Enrichment director, the deposit boxes. the amount of $100. She was pro- applicants are welcome to attend but encouraged to jump up, dance, sing by Nora and Delia Ephron. Her latest at (908) 889-8800, extension no. 207, Wednesday, January 4, a resi- cessed and released. need not be present at the drawing. All and play along. Afterwards, everyone memoir, “The Smartest Woman I or [email protected]. dent of Forest Road reported that Saturday, January 7, Alexander applicants will be notified of their ac- gets a chance to nosh and get to know Know,” is about her grandmother, Ettie, The JCC of Central New Jersey is someone made several hundred K. Caparso, 33, of North Plainfield ceptance status by phone and mail. one another over bagels.” who only had a third-grade education a constituent agency of the Jewish dollars in purchases on her credit was arrested on charges of DWI, All children currently registered in Temple Sholom is located in the but dispensed unforgettable wisdom. Federation of Central New Jersey, card without her authorization. possession of a controlled dan- the 3-year-old program do not need to Fanwood Presbyterian Church at the The Jewish Week said, “With its United Way of Greater Union County Wednesday, January 4, a resi- gerous substance, possession of take part in the lottery. They will auto- corner of Martine and LaGrande Av- compact format and bright colors, and the Westfield United Fund. Fi- dent of Lenape Way reported that drug paraphernalia and fleeing the matically be admitted with an updated enues in Fanwood. Participants will The Smartest Woman I Know by Ilene nancial assistance is available for sometime overnight someone took scene of an accident after being application form. meet in the chapel around the corner, Beckerman, looks deceptively cute, membership and various programs. his unlocked motor vehicle, which involved in a one-car motor ve- Children who are not selected for the off Marian Avenue. Attendees are was parked in his driveway. hicle accident on Route 22. He program will be placed on a waiting list. asked to enter through the door on Thursday, January 5, a resident was transported to police head- Special- education students are included Marian marked “Temple Sholom.” of Greensview Drive reported that quarters, processed and released in the Preschool Program as determined For more information, call (908) 889- sometime overnight someone en- to a responsible adult. by the District Child Study Team. 4900, e-mail [email protected] tered his unlocked motor vehicle, Saturday, January 7, Richard M. An original birth certificate with or visit sholomnj.org. which was parked in front of his Anello, 29, of Elmwood Park was driveway, and once inside re- arrested for allegedly driving with moved a pocketbook. a suspended license after a motor Thursday, January 5, Darrien vehicle stop on Route 22. He was F.I.T. Helps Clients Succeed Lewter, 33, of Franklin was ar- processed and released at the scene. In Small-Group Workouts Heroin in Bottles of Scotch SCOTCH PLAINS – Whether you large gym and confusing equipment. exercise regularly or have made a Owners Patty Bromberg and Nanette recent New Year’s resolution, this Loftus will provide you with a pro- Found By CBP at Airport may be the right time to ask, “Am I ductive workout that can lead to bet- getting what I need?” So many fit- ter results. Classes consist of cardio, NEWARK – U. S. Customs and of a substance that also tested ness facilities in the area are trying to plyometrics, strength training, flex- Border Protection (CBP) officers positive for heroin, according to entice people with low rates and fancy ibility and core stability. Classes cur- at Newark Liberty International CBP. The total amount of the nar- equipment, yet how long will the rently are being held at Athletic Edge, Airport on December 31 inter- cotic seized was nearly 25 pounds. “honeymoon” last? One month? Two? conveniently located at 1718 East cepted and arrested a Colombian “Heroin is a dangerous narcotic Take this opportunity to change the 2nd Street, Scotch Plains. For more TWO ON A TAMBOURINE… Student Cantor Vicky Glikin, seen here with her national who allegedly was at- and CBP does its part in keeping daughter, Michelle, leads Temple Sholom’s monthly Shabbat Pray and Play tempting to smuggle nearly 25 these drugs off the streets,” said way you exercise, how you think information, please contact Nanette program, for families with children age 4 and under. The next session will be held about it, and the future of your long- at (908) 313-7873 or Patty at (973) pounds of heroin into the United Robert Perez, director of CBP’s on Saturday, January 21, at 10 a.m. Older siblings are welcome, and a free bagel States concealed in bottles of New York Field Operations. “Our term health. 223-0004 to discuss your fitness brunch will follow in the playroom. F. I. T. now offers its clients a needs, or e-mail us at scotch. officers are determined to protect challenging workout in a small group [email protected]. Wilfer Bohorquez Rojo, 53, ar- the American people from these rived December 31, his flight illicit substances.” setting, designed to meet individual Paid Bulletin Board Elm Street Service Center needs without the intimidation of a originating from Medellin, Co- The approximate street value of goleader.com/express lombia. the seized narcotic is nearly According to CBP, Bohorquez $700,000. Bids Community Farewell Rojo, a resident of Miami, Fla., Bohorquez Rojo was turned The Rotary Club of Westfield WESTFIELD – I would like to I have been a part of this commu- was selected for a baggage ex- over to agents from Immigration thank all my loyal customers for al- nity for a long time, and it has been a amination and admitted to the and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) lowing me to service their vehicles pleasure working with everyone ownership of two pieces of Homeland Security Investiga- Helping Our Community For 86 Years for the last 27 years. I have decided to through the years. We will be closing checked luggage. During a search tions. He faces federal narcotics move south and open a repair shop in our doors sometime this month. of that luggage, a brown powdery smuggling charges and will be Please Join Us For Lunch Monroe, N.C. Please feel free to drop in and say substance was discovered con- prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s I have owned and operated Elm goodbye. cealed in packages of plastic flags Office, District of New Jersey. Every Tuesday, at the Westfield Area Y Street Service Center for the last 16 Yours truly, and between glued photographs. years. Prior to that, I worked with my Glenn Alling Those substances tested positive 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm father, Dudley Alling, who owned for heroin. Paid Bulletin Board After further scrutiny, four See it all on the Web! www.westfieldtoday.com/rotary and operated it for 33 years before goleader.com/express retiring. bottles of Royal Salute Scotch www.goleader.com were found to contain packages A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 12, 2012 Page 7 Rev. Calhoun to Be Speaker FCC Programs to Explore At MLK Interfaith Service Seven Deadly Sins; Joshua WESTFIELD – The Dr. Martin A.M.E. Zion Church in Westfield. WESTFIELD – The First Congre- pants will discuss what it means to Luther King, Jr. Service Association During the 127th Annual Session gational Church will resume its adult succeed one of the greatest leaders of of Westfield will conduct its 25th (2001) of the New Jersey Annual studies series next week with programs all time and keep people together Annual Interfaith Commemorative Conference, the bishop appointed him on the Seven Deadly Sins and the Old through hardship and war. Classes will Service on Monday, January 16, start- Presiding Elder of the Jersey City Testament hero Joshua. All programs meet on consecutive Tuesdays through ing at 1 p.m. It will be held at The District, where he served for six years. will be free and open to the public. February 14, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Presbyterian Church in Westfield, Reverend Calhoun and his wife of Beginning on Monday, January 16, in the church’s Chapel Lounge. located at the corner of Mountain 47 years, Vera Raynor Calhoun, are “The Not-so-Lucky Seven” will look The First Congregational Church, Avenue and East Broad Street. the parents of four children and one at the Seven Deadly Sins in the Chris- a member of the United Church of The Reverend Theodore Calhoun, foster child. They also have 11 grand- tian tradition. Pride, Greed, Envy, Christ, is located at 125 Elmer Street Sr., one of the founding members of children and a great-granddaughter. Anger, Lust, Gluttony and Sloth will in Westfield. For additional informa- the MLK Association, will be the The Martin Luther King Jr. Day be examined in terms of how they are tion, call the church office at (908) guest speaker for the program. Rev- observances in Westfield will begin presented in the Bible and how they 233-2494 or visit the church website: erend Calhoun presently is pastor of January 16 with a pancake breakfast are understood in Christianity today. fccofwestfield.org. the Varnick Memorial A.M.E. Zion starting at 9 a.m. at the Westfield Over this five-week unit, partici- Church in Hackensack. Community Center, located at 558 pants will explore the many dimen- Single Jewish Friends Reverend Calhoun, a native of West Broad Street. sions and pitfalls related to these Ludowici, Ga., attended Savannah A march will then take place all-too-common human shortcom- To Meet For Lunch State College and Georgetown Uni- through downtown Westfield. March- ings. The course will continue on AREA – The Circle of Single Jew- versity. A United States Marine Corps ers will assemble at the Martin Luther consecutive Mondays through Feb- ish Friends 49+ will hold a Meet and veteran of the Vietnam War, he joined King Monument on the South Av- Miss Abbegail E. Cohen and Kyle S. Minor ruary 13, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., in Eat Lunch on Sunday, January 22. It the NASA Research Division in enue Circle at 12:30 p.m. to precede the church’s Chapel Lounge. will take place at noon at Fox and Washington, D.C., where he received with civil rights songs and banners to On Tuesday evenings beginning Hound Restaurant, located at 250 a full scholarship from the Rochester The Presbyterian Church in Westfield January 17, “Joshua” will focus on Menlo Park Drive in Edison. Institute of Technology in Rochester, for the interfaith service. Miss Abbegail E. Cohen getting to know this Old Testament The cost is the price of a meal from N.Y. After completing the program, Awards will be given to students warrior, spy, hero, destroyer of the the menu and tip plus $3. Interested he was certified as an aerospace tech- from local elementary and interme- walls of Jericho and handpicked persons are asked to respond by call- nologist and returned to NASA, where diate schools who participated in the successor to Moses. ing Roberta at (908) 668-8450 or he worked with the Missile Research essay, art and poetry contests, which To Wed Kyle S. Minor In this five-week course, partici- [email protected]. Project. this year featured the theme “Eco- In 1982 he answered the call to nomic Justice.” Winners will receive Ms. Amy L. S. Cohen of Fanwood, He is an analyst for the Department preach the Gospel at the Evening savings bonds varying in amounts N.J. and Lanny S. Cohen of of the Army and is pursuing a master’s ‘Y’ Sets Open House Events View Missionary Baptist Church in from $50 to $250. Morristown, N.J. proudly announce degree at George Mason University Jacksonville, N.C. He studied reli- Anyone wishing to be added to the the engagement of their daughter, Miss in Fairfax, Va. Mr. Minor also plays gion at Shaw University and has MLK Association’s annual patron list Abbegail Elyse Cohen, to Kyle Shipley the French horn in the City of Fairfax For Preschool/Child Care served as pastor of multiple churches is asked to contact a member of the Minor. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Band and the Capital City Symphony. in North Carolina and New Jersey, Association or to e-mail William Minor of Burke, Va. He resides in Burke, Va. WESTFIELD – The Westfield five days a week. Aftercare also is including six years with St. Luke’s [email protected]. Miss Cohen is a 2005 graduate of The couple is planning a Fall 2012 Area “Y” will host multiple Child available from 6 to 6:30 p.m. for an Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School wedding, and anticipating a lifetime Care Open House events this month. additional fee. Tours of the Child in Scotch Plains, N.J. and a 2009 of happiness. This Saturday, January 14, its Pre- Care Center will be given and certi- Library Friends to Accept graduate of the University of Roch- school Open House programs will fied staff will be available to answer ester in Rochester, N.Y. She currently Calvary Nursery Set take place from 10 a.m. to noon at questions regarding the program and is enjoying her career as a special the Robert and Virginia Bauer Fam- curriculum. Donations For Book Sale education teacher at the Diener School To Begin Registration ily Branch, 422 East Broad Street The Westfield Area “Y”’s half- in Potomac, Md. and is pursuing a CRANFORD – Calvary Nursery in Westfield, and from 12:30 to 1:30 day pre-school and full-day child SCOTCH PLAINS – The Friends carry in donations. master’s degree at Johns Hopkins School and Child Care (CNSCC), p.m. at the preschool at the Cranford care programs in Westfield are ac- of the Scotch Plains Public Library The book sale will begin on Wednes- University, while residing in Wash- located at 108 Eastman Street in Community Center, 220 Walnut credited by the National Associa- (FSPPL) will accept donations be- day, March 14, with the FSPPL mem- ington, D.C. Cranford, will hold registration for Avenue, for Cranford residents. Par- tion for the Education of Young ginning this Saturday, January 14, bers-only preview, and will continue Mr. Minor is a 2004 graduate of the 2012-2013 school year. All new ticipants will be able to tour the Children (NAEYC). This accredi- through Sunday, March 4, for their Thursday through Saturday, March Lake Braddock Secondary School in school families are eligible to register facilities, meet the staff and learn tation means the Westfield Area “Y” upcoming annual book sale. Dona- 15 to 17. Additionally, a children’s Burke, Va. and a 2008 graduate of beginning at the annual open house about the programs. has voluntarily undergone a pro- tions may be brought to the library, book sale will be held on Saturday and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and on Saturday, January 21, from 10 The Westfield Area “Y” Preschool cess of internal self-study and has located at 1927 Bartle Avenue. Sunday, March 10 and 11. State University in Blacksburg, Va. a.m. to noon. Private tours also can be incorporates “The Creative Curricu- sought external professional review. The organization is seeking clean, The Friends of the Scotch Plains arranged in advance by calling the lum for Early Childhood” into its Financial assistance is available for salable books with no torn or marked Public Library is a non-profit organi- King Breakfast Set school office at (908) 272-3962. daily lesson plans. Creative Cur- those who qualify. For more pages. Both hardcover books and zation devoted to supporting the pro- The preschool offers a morning riculum content areas include: Lit- information about the preschool paperbacks will be accepted, as well gramming and development of the Monday at WCC Nursery School program, full-day eracy, Mathematics, Science, So- program, contact Eileen Rooney at as books on CD, music CDs and library. To join the Friends, or to find WESTFIELD – The Westfield Child Care Program and a cial Studies, Arts, Technology, (908) 233-2700, extension no. 423, DVDs. The Friends request that do- out more about how to support the Community Center will sponsor its Kindergarten Wrap-Around Healthy Habits and Character De- or e-mail [email protected]. nations not include older or time- library, visit scotlib.org for the Friends annual Martin Luther King Break- Afternoon Program for all Cranford velopment. For more information about Full-Day sensitive materials such as videotapes, page. For more information, contact fast on Monday, January 16, from 8 public-school students. On-site On Saturday, January 21, the “Y” Child Care, contact Karen Theiss at records, magazines and textbooks. Friends President Joe Quarto at to 10:30 a.m. It will take place at the enrichment opportunities also are will host an open house event at its (908) 654-8460 or e-mail Volunteers will be available to help [email protected]. center, located at 558 West Broad available, as well as extended-day Full-Day Child Care Center, located [email protected]. Street in Westfield. options for morning-only students. at 170 Elm Street (behind the First Genealogical Society to Meet The regular ticket price is $5. For CNSCC is licensed by the State of Baptist Church) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. senior citizens and children under New Jersey and serves children ages The Full-Day Child Care Center is age 12, tickets are $4. Tickets may be 2½ to 6. for parents who are in need of a year- Today at Westfield Library purchased at the door. round program from 7:20 a.m. to 6 www.goleader.com p.m. for children ages 6 months to 5 WESTFIELD – The general meet- of the West Fields. Library to Be Closed years and is available three, four or $)3#/6%2 ing of the Genealogical Society of The public is welcome and new- Monday For MLK WHYMILLIONHOMEOWNERS the West Fields will take place to- comers are encouraged to come and TRUSTTHEIRHOMESTO day, Thursday, January 12, at 1 p.m. enjoy the regular programs and par- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Your Hometown Used Car Dealer at the Westfield Memorial Library. ticipate in the “Special Ops.” Memorial Library, located at 550 East 34!4%&!2- It will focus on German research. For more information, contact Broad Street, has announced that it The library is located at 550 East Genealogical Society President will be closed on Monday, January Westfield Broad Street. Nancy Humphrey at 16, to honor the birthday of Dr. Mar- Robert Stein will outline success- [email protected]. tin Luther King, Jr. “Experts In Special Order” ful research procedures that will help non-speakers navigate the pit- Need a special car? falls of dealing with the German We’ll find it! language to find information about German ancestors. Christine Cosenza, Agent Mr. Stein, who has researched 2 Elm Street his own German ancestors back to Westfield, NJ 07090-2148 Bus: 908-233-9100 1650 in Hanover, is the current www.christinecosenza.net president of the Morris Area Gene- alogy Society and a regular con- tributor on its German special in- terest group. He has appeared on the “Family Historian” television show and is a frequent speaker throughout New J.T. Auto Sales Jersey at various genealogical clubs and historical societies. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN high 16 points, five blocked shots Coach Daryl Palmieri said. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and eight rebounds, including three Senior guard Nate Mitchell put in Spurts of greatness needed to gush offensive rebounds, two that he con- 10 points, including a pair of 3-point- just a little more to turn a loss into a verted to lay-ups. ers, and added four rebounds and an victory for the Westfield High School “Aswad stepped up and did some assist. Senior forward Ozan Yucetepe boys basketball team that came close things today that I have been preach- netted six points and three rebounds, on three occasions but fell short, 46- ing to him all year. I have been telling and added three assists, one that he 39, to the 5-1 Elizabeth Minutemen him to be aggressive and attack the pushed out to Mitchell for his first 3- in Westfield on January 5. rim. He’s got great athletic ability. pointer and two into Turner for a lay- Some of those spurts of greatness He’s been using maybe an eighth of ups. Junior Keegan Hess sank four came from senior forward Aswad that ability in a lot of the games, so points, sophomore Mike Androconis Turner, who finished with a game- it’s nice to see that,” Blue Devil Head CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ATTEMPTING TO WORK A TILT…Blue Devil Nick Rotondo, top, works to set up a tilt on Panther Sergio Escabar in the 145-lb bout. Rotondo won, 5-2. COLIN BARBER, KNEPPER WIN KEY BOUTS, VALEZ PINS Blue Devil Matmen Rally, Top Roselle Park Panthers, 43-24

By DAVID B. CORBIN In the third period, Barber escaped a bad shot and I spun behind and got Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and added a takedown to grab a 3-0 two points,” Barber explained. Colin Barber and Nick Knepper decision. With Westfield leading 19-15 en- won key bouts, and Nick Valez added “I rode him tough on top, but he tering the 220-lb bout, Panther Vinny an exclamation point as the Westfield had a weird stance on bottom. I was Picarelli recorded a first-period High School wrestling team toppled in on a couple of shots then towards takedown, but Knepper escaped and Roselle Park, 43-24, in Westfield on the end of the [third] period, he took added another escape in the third January 4. The 3-0 Blue Devils won period to force overtime. Knepper five of the final seven bouts to secure WF/Roselle Park caught Picarelli out of position, took the victory. him to the mat and pinned him with In the fifth bout of the evening, Dual Meet History: 18 seconds on the clock to give the Barber jumped up a weight class to Blue Devils a 25-15 lead with five David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Prior to 2000, Westfield and TRYING TO GET PAST A MINUTEMAN…Blue Devil Keegan Hess, No. 12, tries to get past Elizabeth Minuteman Jahad 160-lbs to face Phil Woods, one of Roselle Park have not faced each bouts remaining. Thomas, No. 5. Elizabeth defeated Westfield, 46-39. the Panthers’ tougher wrestlers. After other in a dual meet since the Gary “The takedown was a wakeup call. a scoreless first period, Woods chose Kehler days according to the I stayed out of dumb positions. I kept the “down” position, using his hump- records of Bruce Johnson (The pulling on his head until he got tired, BARBERS WIN KEY BOUTS, MARKOVITCH NIPS OPOKU back style of positioning, and despite Devils Den). The Panthers won the and I was finally able to take him a very active two minutes, Barber first meeting in 1941 then again in down. He weighed 217 and I was managed to maintain control. 1959 (27-14). Under coach Kehler, only 188, so I had to use my condi- “We really focused on top, and it the Blue Devils won the next three tioning and my speed to put him Blue Devil Wrestlers Step Up, paid off. Even though some of the meetings – 1960 (20-19), 1961 (24- away,” Knepper explained. other matches even if we didn’t turn 14) and 1962 (36-12). Kehler said “Knepper stepped up big time. He the kid, we were able to wear oppo- the wins, “put us on the New Jersey had it in his mind from the second he nents down on top. I thought Colin wrestling map.” walked out there that he was going to Cage Cranford Cougars, 45-18 did a nice job with that and Nick The Panthers won in 2000, 2010 win. He pushed that kid. That’s where Knepper as well,” Blue Devil Head and 2011, so Roselle Park holds a the conditioning came in. He was Coach Glen Kurz said. 5-4 edge in dual meets. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 By DAVID B. CORBIN 1:46 at 182-lbs. The next bout, 195- den State Classic Holiday Tourna- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times lbs, was a rock-and-tumble thriller ment, recorded a back-door takedown Fresh off a decisive victory over where Cougar Rob Kessler squeaked and a two-point tilt with an arm bar, Roselle Park, the Westfield High a 9-8 decision over Ozan Oral. half nelson in the first period, then he School wrestling team stepped up Although the score was low, the pinned Anthony Aldana in 3:30 using another rung on the ladder of Union tension was high in the 220-lb bout a double arm bar stack at 120-lbs. County powerhouses with a convinc- between Blue Devil Nick Knepper Facing Mike Helmstetter at 126- ing, 45-18 victory over the Cranford and Jeff Weiss. Weiss recorded an lbs, Blue Devil Mike Kalimtzis was Cougars in Cranford on January 6. escape in the second period, but on a mission to avenge two previous The 3-0 Blue Devils dropped the Knepper created a modified heel losses (2011, 2010) and did so in last four dual meets with Cougars – switch in the third period to win, 2-1. style. Kalimtzis began with a dump 2011 (38-24), 2010 (44-22), 2008 Heavyweight Kyle Kania gave takedown and added a wrist, half- (42-33), 2007 (48-24). Their last win Westfield a 15-3 lead when he pinned nelson two-point tilt in the first pe- came in 2006 when they eked out a Jon El-Khoury in 4:32 using a half riod. Early in the second period, 31-29 thriller that boiled down to the nelson and body press. Earlier, Kania Kalimtzis pinned Helmstetter in 2:29 final bout where Mark Boyd earned a attempted three short arm drags but using an arm bar stack. 5-2 decision over Eric Whitney at came up short on all three. “Mike is a kid who is preparing for 171-lbs. At 106-lbs, Blue Devil John Fuller Atlantic City. He’s doing everything In last Friday’s showdown, the Blue recorded a takedown then pinned right. He was under control the whole Devils were ready for action and dem- Kevin Quigley with a wrist, half-nelson way,” Blue Devil Head Coach Glen onstrated it in the first bout of the move in 1:24. After Nick Kalimtzis Kurz said. evening when Kieran Cline took Cou- received a forfeit at 113-lbs, Westfield “I knew I could do it. The past two gar Nick Diaz to the mat and turned had a comfortable 27-3 lead. years was a mix up. I was ready him to his back with a wrist-and-half Cougar freshman Gavin Murray, mentally. I wanted to get the job nelson maneuver to record a fall in winner of his weight class at the Gar- CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times UNSETTLING A PIONEER…The Raider matmen unsettled the New Providence Pioneers, 49-18, in New Providence on January 4. Pictured is a Raider, front, preparing to escape the grasp of a Pioneer. TUFARO, CUNNINGHAM, CANNON & RIDGE IMPRESS Raiders Rout Pioneers, 49-18, In Mat Dual Meet Showdown

By FRED LECOMTE O’Keefe broke a 2-2 deadlock in the cradle in 2:55. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times third period to nip freshman Alex “Wrestling is a momentum sport Circling the wagons had to happen Mirabella, 3-2. The Raiders then and we knew starting at 195 that was quickly, but it did not happen fast grabbed six points via a forfeit at 220. going to be a tough match-up. We enough as the Scotch Plains-Fanwood At 285-lb, Raider Anthony Tufaro threw a [1]70-pound freshman out High School wrestling team invaded pancaked Steven Bremer in 3:56. there and then we needed to get some More photos on www.goleader.com New Providence and routed the Pio- “It was a tough match. When he got momentum back at 220 and heavy- Ballyhoo Sports neers, 49-18, on January 4. The 6-0 too high putting in legs, I sort of head- weight. Then again, we were afraid Raiders emphasized their victory by hunted and just took him down; then we might have lost it at 106, so it was recording five falls and one major applied a reverse half,” said Tufaro. a little of a roller coaster ride until we decision. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times In a freshman encounter, 106-lb hit the real core of our lineup. Overall TURNING THE TABLES ON A COUGAR…Blue Devil Mike Kalimtzis, top, turns Cougar Mike Helmstetter to his back. The first bout of the evening, 195- Pioneer Carmine Boccellari clamped though, we’re pretty happy with the Kalimtzis went on to pin Helmstetter using an arm bar stack at 126-lbs. lbs, was a thriller as Pioneer Patrick JT Beirne to the mat with a nearside CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 HIRING A TOP AGENT ISN’T EXPENSIVE…IT’S PRICELESS!

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Boys Top More photos on www.goleader.com Blue Devils, 68-56 Minutemen Halt Blue Devils, 46-39 Ballyhoo Sports CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 The Hunterdon Central boys bas- ketball Red Devils caught fire with a added two points and a rebound, and he was the kind of kid, who could 21-2 blaze in the second quarter en Dylan Elliott sank a free throw and give you some energy off the bench. route to a 68-56 victory over Westfield added two rebounds and an assist. Fortunately, when we put him in, he in Flemington on January 7. Evan Jahad Thomas led the Minutemen gave us energy. That was definitely a Klimchak, who ignited that blaze, with 10 points, and Hakeem Rogers plus,” Coach Palmieri said. scored a game-high 22 points. sank nine, including a 3-pointer, while The minus, however, came early Ozan Yucetepe led the Blue Devils Isaiah David put in eight points. when the Minutemen forced Blue with 17 points, including three 3- Another spurt of greatness came Devil errors and converted several pointers. Mike Androconis sank 15 from Blue Devil sophomore Dave steals into lay-ups to seize a 10-2, points, Keegan Hess had 14 points, Kane, who came off the bench and first-quarter lead before Androconis including three 3-pointers, and Nate dished out four of his five assists to rolled in a lay-up and Mitchell banged Mitchell sank eight points, including Turner in the second quarter. Kane, his first 3-pointer. The Minutemen a pair of 3-pointers. who had two points, also grabbed won the quarter, 14-9. “We got to take care of the ball a Westfield 23 2 14 17 56 five rebounds and added a blocked Hunterdon Cent. 10 21 14 23 68 shot. little better. We had too many turn- See it all on the web in color . . . “He’s a JV kid, but he’s been play- overs, especially early in the game, www.goleader.com ing hard in practice every day. I knew which put us in a hole,” Coach Palmieri said. 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The Westfield High School boys (DMR) with a time of 10:58.33. The Grant finished second in the shuttle indoor track team placed third with a Blue Devils crossed fourth in the sprint hurdles at 33.47 and qualified for the total of 37 behind Union Catholic at medley relay (SMR) at 3:42.03, fifth New Balance National Meet. The 62 and Rahway at 42 in the Union in the 4x200 at 1:37.45 and sixth in the Raiders finished fifth at 33.5. Cou- County Relays held at the Jersey City 4x400 at 3:39.85. The Raider boys gars Kristen VanBenschoten, Aaryn Armory on January 6. Cranford tied placed third in the shot put with a Wichlens and Alex Krowicki took Elizabeth for sixth with 10 points, distance of 122-5.75, and Cougars TJ third in the team shot put with a and Scotch Plains-Fanwood placed Nichols, JD Foye and Greg Miller distance of 89-5.25, followed by the 10 with 6 points. took fifth with a distance of 115-10.25. Raiders at 87-5. The Cranford Lady Cougars, who “I am very pleased with our teams Grant, Gillian Burke, Ashley placed in all eight events, finished and how hard they are working. Our McGuire and Hunter placed third in second in their meet with a total of 42 boys team was very competitive also the 4x200 at 1:53.01 followed by the behind Union at 56. Scotch Plains- given that we took a hit to the annual Raiders at 1:54.53. The Raiders fin- Fanwood finished fourth with a total Model UN trip that some of our boys ished second in the SMR at 4:24.74, of 24. The Lady Blue Devils placed attended,” Cougar Head Coach Peter and the Cougars finished fifth at 4:43.3. ninth with 9 points. Kane said. The Raiders also placed second in the Blue Devils Dan Luzzi, Tom Lady Cougars Bryanna Grant and DMR at 12:33.11, and the Cougars Edwards, Sam Eliades and John Kirna Regine Hunter took top honors in the crossed fifth at 13:00.44. Cranford crossed first in the 4x800 meters with high jump with a height of 9-8. Megan took fifth in the 4x400 at 4:25.08, a time of 8:30.57, followed by Cou- Schetelich, Erin Wheatley, Keara followed by Blue Devils Johnson, gars Mike Zanfardino, George El- Reilly and Megan Byrnes finished Marcotullio, Sophia Goldschmidt and Khoury, Chris Witwick and Carl third in the 4x800 with a time of Sophia Devita at 4:27.7. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Lieberman at 8:42.6. Blue Devils 11:03.05. Blue Devils Kaitlyn “Many people thought that our girls WORKING ON A TWO-POINT TILT…Blue Devil Colin Barber, top, converts a dump takedown to a two-point tilt on Mike DePaolo and Declan Johnson, Amanda Marcotullio, team was finished with the gradua- Cougar Jim Dwyer in the 160-lb bout. Barber won, 6-0. See Ballyhoo Sports for more photos. Fitzmaurice won the team high jump Gabrielle Stravach and Lily Burtness tion of Natalie Englese, but we are a with a height of 11-10. crossed second at 10:24.86. very strong and proud team that is The Westfield boys also finished Cougars Rebecca Shimonov, De- looking to leave our mark on 2012,” Blue Devil Wrestlers Top Cougars, 45-18 second in the distance medley relay von Cacchione, Megan Schetelich and Coach Kane said. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 done. I wanted to put an end to that it now. He doesn’t like to lose. We are sal to earn a 6-0 decision. Raider Matmen Rout N. Prov. Pioneers, 49-18 mental lapse,” Kalimtzis said. going to be able to do so much with “Last year, he beat me by a point. I CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 At 132-lbs, Cougar Ian Henry and him,” Coach Kurz said. wanted revenge. I took him down Nick Valez had another wild bout Blue Devil Nick Rotondo bounced with a high-crotch dump and turned performance,” noted Raider Head 132-lb. Pioneer Dan Kourakus out- wise. Forty-five and obviously their filled with reversals and takedowns. up to 145-lbs and did some bouncing him to his back in the beginning. He Coach TJ Gavor. pointed Steve Carrion, 9-3. Probably six [106] and 13-pounders are pretty In the end, Henry’s three takedowns of his own at Nick Frediani’s ex- was pretty strong, but I knew I could In the 113-lb match-up, Raider Tom one of the more anticipated battles of tough as well,” Coach Gavor said. and three reversals were good enough pense. Rotondo tallied a single-leg, take it to him,” Barber said. Cunningham wrestled his match, si- the evening was at 138-lbs. between At 160-lb, Dom Pigno notched an 8- for a 13-7 decision that made the front-trip takedown in the first period “He did a great job on his feet, and lencing Adriel Lazaro in 4:47. Raider sophomore Dom Natale and 4 victory over Luke Sammarone and team score, 33-12. then took only 10 seconds in the he did a great job on top. He [Dwyer] “Early on, I had trouble taking him talented Dan Smith. Natale got the Luke Vuono followed with the shortest All eyes were focused on the 138- second period to pin Ferdiani with a was fighting off his belly. He really down; however, in the second period drop on Smith to maneuver a bout of the evening, settling 170-lb lb bout when Cougar Corey Birch reverse cradle. opened it up today,” Coach Kurz said. I tried to stack the kid to his back. I takedown with 18 seconds remaining Pioneer Kris Castaldo in 1:00. In the and Matt Barber faced off at center The first of two straight crucial In the final bout of the evening, knew that was a little risky, so I for a 2-0 victory. final bout, 182-lb Matt Ridge applied mat. After a scoreless first period, showdowns arrived in the 152-lb bout Cougar JP Christiano, an NJSIAA switched off to a reverse half. The rest “He had a good match. The kid that sufficient pressure on Kevin Kourakos Barber took the bottom position. Af- between undefeated Ellis Opoku and qualifier last year, recorded an escape kind of took care of itself,” said he wrestled was a strong wrestler,” before showing him the lights in 4:49. ter receiving a penalty point for lock- Cougar Corey Markovitch. Opoku and followed with a slip-behind and Cunningham. noted Coach Gavor. “He was tough on his feet in the ing hands, Barber came out the back attempted a high crotch takedown, lift takedown in the second period “Pleased with his progress, Coach From that point on, the core of the beginning. It went pretty well; he door for a reversal, but Birch an- but Markovitch used his height to and added a takedown in the third Gavor said, “He’s got a lot of pins as Raider matmen stormed on to five went down and almost got out on me, swered with a reversal. In the third walk over Opoku and take him to his period to grab a 5-0 decision over a freshman and is really enjoying straight victories. First, Dion Natale but I kept the double before finally period, Barber was awarded another back for a four-point move. Brian Bulger at 170-lbs. himself.” recorded a takedown and a reversal to pinning him with a ball and chain and penalty point, and Birch added an “I wasn’t really expecting that. I “We were expecting a battle. My At 120 lbs, Pioneer Dan Zimmerman earn a 4-0 shutout at 145-lbs and a half,” said Ridge. escape. Time ran out and Barber was glad that happened. Against strong kids prepared for a battle. They were smothered Mike Ziegler with an arm Sean Cannon nailed 152-lb. Jacob BOUT SEQUENCE: picked up a 4-3 decision. people my height really doesn’t go prepared to go. They wanted this. bar in 1:46. The Raiders struck back Jankow to the mat in 1:27. 195: – O’Keefe (N) d Mirabella, 3-2 “He is all heart and guts. He’s into well with strength, so it was like his Cranford has taken it to us the last with 126-lb. Brian Lapham, who in- “He attempted to throw a headlock 220: – Andrew Jacobs (S) won forfeit weakness. I just wrestled him the way couple of years. Kalimtzis lost to timidated David Dinerman with a 15- but was pretty sloppy. I ducked un- 285: – Tufaro (S) p Bremer, 3:56 106: – Boccellari (N) p Beirne, 2:55 I wanted to wrestle,” Markovitch said. Helmstetter the last two years. Dwyer 4, majority decision. derneath, got my two, ended on top 113: – Cunningham (S) p Lazaro, 4:47 Raider Cagers Defeat Opoku recorded a reversal in the beat Colin Barber last year. These “I knew he was going to be a de- and started back in center, threw him 120: – Zimmerman (N) p Ziegler, 1:46 Cougar Boys, 55-43 second period. Markovitch escaped guys had pride, and that took over scent wrestler so I did not want to over with a half and pinned him,” said 126: – Lapham (S) md Dinerman, 15-4 early in the third period, and Opoku tonight,” Coach Kurz said. waste any time. I took him down 20 Cannon. 132: – D. Kourakos (N) d Carion, 9-3 138: - Dom Natale (S) d Smith, 2-0 The 5-3 Scotch Plains-Fanwood added a takedown to make the score, WEIGHT SEQUENCE: seconds in, rode him out and tried to “We were a little nervous about 145: – Dion Natale (S) d David High School boys basketball team 5-4. Opoku let Markovitch escape in 182: — Cline (W) p Diaz, 1:46 control the tempo. Going into the some of the middle weights. They DiBenadetto, 4-0 got a huge, 18-3 jump on the Cranford an effort to tie the score with another 195: — Kessler (C) d Oral, 9-8 second period I made a couple more matched up pretty good with us. They 152: –Cannon (S) p Jankow, 1:27 Cougars and rambled to a 55-43 vic- takedown, but Markovitch held on to 220: — Knepper (W) d Weiss, 2-1 moves then hit a Peterson,” explained were very strong at 138; that was a 160: – Pigno (S) d Sammarone, 8-4 Hwt: — Kania (W) p ElKhoury, 4:32 170: – Vuono (S) p Castaldo, 1:00 tory in Scotch Plains on January 5. record the 6-4 decision. 106: — Fuller (W) p Quigley, 1:24 Lapham. big swing match for us momentum 182: – Ridge (S) p K. Kourakos, 4:49 Junior Tom Bonacum netted 14 points “He is very conditioned and strong. 113: — N. Kalimtzis (W) won forfeit and senior Ian Johnston sank 12 for He kept fighting. I did the same. I 120: — Murray (C) p Aldana, 3:30 the Raiders. Cougar Reggie Green fought a little bit harder,” Markovitch 126: — Kalimtzis (W) p Helmstetter, 2:29 VIRGINIA GARCIA, Sales Associate led all scorers with 22 points. said. 132: — Henry (C) d Valez, 13-7 Dom Gonzales put in 11 points, The second major showdown was 138: — Barber (W) d Birch, 4-3 Multi-Million Dollar Club • President’s Circle and Anthony Byers sank eight for the at 160-lbs between Blue Devil Colin 145: — Rotondo (W) p Frediani, 2:10 NJAR® Circle Of Excellence, 2007 - 2010 Raiders. Stefan Fedorchak scored Barber and Jim Dwyer, who had de- 152: — Markovitch (C) d Opoku, 6-4 160: — Barber (W) d Dwyer, 6-0 nine points, and Kurt Rutmayer feated him by a point last year. In the 170: — Christiano (C) d Bulger, 5-0 CELL: (201) 259-8291 • OFFICE: (908) 233-5555 X 219 scored four for the 4-3 Cougars. first period, Barber converted a barrel [email protected] • WWW.VIRGINIAGARCIA.NET Cranford 4 14 7 18 43 roll takedown into a two-point tilt to Sc. 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PUBLICATION Blue Devil Wrestlers Halt WBA 4th Grade Girls Return Roselle Park Panthers, 43-24 To Court with Plenty of Action The Westfield Basketball Asso- The UMASS team, primarily CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 ciation 4th grade girls’ season re- Maggie Maguire, Sarah Melone, Si- sumed with two key match-ups on erra Byrne, Megan Prasek and patient and stuck with his game plan,” took care of business at 182-lbs when Coach Kurz said. he pinned Marc Signorelli in 2:40 January 7. Caroline Gallagher, maintained the with a wrist-and-half nelson maneu- Game one between Cincinnati and excitement with several scoring plays. Blue Devil heavyweight Kyle UMASS was exciting. UMASS, led Both sides demonstrated great team- Kania followed with a 2:26 pin via ver. body press over Avsar Patel, but in the “I wouldn’t say it was a great team by Amanda Wagner, Ashley Klien, work and sportsmanship. effort. We are not where we need to Leanna Prip, Halle Riorden, Emily The Pittsburgh and Michigan State next bout (106-lbs) Panther Hugo Isaacman and Maya Hooey, started game also displayed a high level of Perraga caught Nick Kalimtzis and be. We had some great individual pinned him in 3:03. At 113-lbs, Pan- efforts. You got to be happy with the the action with many shooting plays teamwork and sportsmanship. Michi- win over Roselle Park. They are like and offensive rebounds. gan State, headed by Shannon Baker, ther John DeVito recorded three Cincinnati, headed by Valerie Alexis Hammer, Sofia Martinez, takedowns and a reversal to defeat the gold standard in Union County,” Anthony Aldana, 8-2, to tighten the Coach Kurz said. Chang, Kaitlin Laskaris, Allison Hess, Rasamee Quinn and Anna Swartz, Julia Gagliardi and Annie Cerria, an- were aggressive and created many “It feels great for the team, but we Jim O’Connor (njsportpics.com) for The Westfield Leader and The Times score to 31-24 with two bouts re- swered with tight defense and fluid scoring chances. Pittsburgh, run by maining. have to keep pushing forward to OFF TO GREEN BAY…Quarterback Eli Manning, No. 10, hands off to Brandon Blue Devil Mike Kalimtzis, at 120- Cranford. It’s going to be a big match, Jacobs, No. 27, in the playoff game against Atlanta. The Giants routed the Falcons, passing. Cincinnati’s passing created Kiley Parker, Zoe Zorrilla, Katherine because we haven’t beaten them in a 24-2, on January 7. See more photos at www.goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports. many scoring opportunities for Anna Troutman, Claire Loder and Jasni lbs, sealed the team victory in 55 Schwartz, Noelle Laskaris, Grace McGrail, answered with tough de- seconds when he settled Andy long time.” Knepper said. Santamaria with an arm bar stack. At Hutchinson, Theresa Difalco and fense and speed to create shooting BOUT SEQUENCE: Blue Devils Win Three at Madison Mat Quad Isabelle Zeidner. opportunities as well. 126-lbs, Valez, trailing Matt Swain, 132: — M. Barber (W) d Vail, 5-0 138: — Leary (R) p Farrell, 5:02 The Westfield High school wrestling 120 M. Kalimtzis won forfeit The tough-minded defense for 4-0, recorded a reversal and a three- 126 Velez p Phil Chierico, 1:46 point near-fall in the second period 145: — Rotondo (W) d Escobar, 5-2 team kept its unblemished record in Raider Matmen Top Pittsburgh, controlled by Anita 152: — Opoku (W) md Patel, 13-4 tact by defeating Cedar Grove, 44-10, 132 Matt Barber won forfeit Imbornone, Aliyah Feinberg, Faith then escaped early in the third. As 160: — C. Barber (W) d Woods, 3-0 138 Rotondo md Nathan Cohen, 8-0 Whippany Park, 37-34 Dobosiewicz and Tate Fallon, com- Swain pushed for a takedown, Valez Glen Ridge, 73-0, and Madison, 49-11, 145 Opoku p Matt Markowitz, 1:14 170: — Loevsky (R) d DeLouisa, 8-6 OT piled many rebounds on both sides of bulldogged him to the mat and pinned 182: — Vic Pozsonyi (R) won forfeit at the Madison Quads on January 7. 152 Colin Barber d John Faugno, 1-0 The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High 195: — Cline (W) p Signorello, 2:40 160 Bulger won forfeit the court. Michigan State’s defense, him in 5:17. WESTFIELD 44, CEDAR GROVE 10 170 No bout School wrestling team nipped 220: — Knepp (W) p Picarelli, 6:42 106 Tom Nealis (C) d Nick Kalimtzis, 11-4 Whippany Park, 37-34, on January 7. led by Sara Wheatley, Olivia Roth, “It’s like you have to lose to get Hwt: — Kania (W) p Patel, 2:26 182 Cline won forfeit better. If he didn’t score those points, 113 Nick Santorelli (C) d Anthony 195 Knepper won forfeit Lauren Gaudin, Carly Sherman and 106: — Perraga (R) p Kalimtzis, 3:03 Aldana, 5-0 WEIGHT CLASSES: Lindsay Sherman, was also up for the mentally I don’t think I would have 113: — DeVito d Aldana, 8-2 220 Oral won forfeit 106: — Mat Mastrobuono (W) p JT 120 Mike Kalimtzis (W) d Glenn Forsyth, 285 Kania won forfeit challenge. been tough enough to come back this 120: — Kalimtzis (W) p Santamaria, :55 4-2 Bierne, :34 match and really take it to him. In the 126: — Valez (W) p Swain, 5:17 126 Nick Velez (W) tf Ryan Powers, 16-0 WESTFIELD 49, MADISON 11 113: — Joe Prato (W) md Tom PUBLIC NOTICE 132 Matt Barber (W) d Dave Mills, 2-1 106 Fuller (W) p Drew D’Ascoli, 2:52 Cunningham, 9-0 last few minutes, I wanted to finish PUBLIC NOTICE 138 Nick Rotondo (W) md Chris Barone, 113 Aldana (W) p Tsering Thakuri, 1:53 120: — Joe DeCandia (W) p Sean NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT him off. I didn’t want to be on that 12-4 120 M. Kalimtzis (W) p Dave Murphy, :46 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY mat with him any more. I kept pres- NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT 145 Ellis Opoku (W) d Ryan Fearon, 5-1 Schuckman, 3:42 126: — Brian Lapham (S) d Marc Muzeni, THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY 126 Patsy Davis (M) tf Velez, 15-0 6-1 sure on him the whole time. I didn’t 152 Colin Barber (W) p Mike Botte, :24 RESOLUTION 12-01-07 THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD 160 Brian Bulger (W) tf Rod Diprenda, 15-0 132 M. Barber (W) p John Costa, 2:55 132: — Mike Kaspar (W) d Steve Car- give him any breaks,” Valez explained. RESOLUTION 12-01-12 170 Nick Pelenskij (C) md Lucas 138 Conner Cummings (W) d Nick rion, 5-1 CONTRACTOR: Rogut, McCarthy, LLC, “He showed some guts! He needs Helander, 9-0 Picillo, 6-1 138: — Nick Serafini (W) d Dom Natale, 37 Alden Street, Cranford, New Jersey CONTRACTOR: T & M Associates, 182 Kieran Cline (W) d Colby Nighland, 5-3 145 Rotondo (W) d Max Gotsch, 6-4 3-0 07016 to tighten up some of the mistakes, Eleven Tindall Road, Middletown, New some of the mental stuff, but he got 195 Ozan Oral (W) p Owen Cosmillo, :44 152 Opoku (W) d Pete Willis, 4-0 145: — James Coiley (W) p Dion Natale, NATURE OF SERVICE: Downtown Jersey 07748 220 Nick Knepper (W) d Nick Kumburis, 160 C. Barber (W) p Matt Allen, 2:57 3:52 Economic Development, Coordinator Ser- the physical stuff down. He needs to NATURE OF SERVICE: Planning Ser- 8-2 170 Bulger (W) md Matt Fastiggi, 12-2 152: — Sean Cannon (S) p Mike vices wrestle here the way he does in prac- vices as Redevelopment Agency Planner 285 Kyle Kania (W) d Vin Cordasco, 10-6 182 Cline (W) p Dan Bauer, :43 DeCandia, 1:45 DURATION: For a period ending no tice,” Coach Kurz suggested. DURATION: For a period ending no 195 Knepper (W) d Nick Haboj, 4-3 160: — Gerard Freda (W) p Dom Pigna, :31 later than December 31, 2012 later than December 31, 2012 WESTFIELD 73, GLEN RIDGE 0 220 Donovan Mantone (M) p Oral, 5:04 170: — Luke Vuono (S) tf Stevan Webb, FEE: Not to exceed $30,000 The match began in the 132-lb class FEE: Not to exceed $5,000.00 106 John Fuller Won forfeit 285 No bout 15-0, 4:21 A copy of the Resolution and Contract where Blue Devil Matt Barber re- A copy of the Resolution and Contract 113 Aldana p Erik Fink, :57 182: — Matt Ridge (S) won forfeit relating to the services are on file and corded a double-leg takedown, an relating to the services are on file and Raider Matmen Beat 195: — Mike McFarlane (S) p Liam available for public inspection in the office escape and a head-and-arm walk- available for public inspection in the office Raider Matmen Level McLaughlin, 4:48 of the Borough Clerk. of the Borough Clerk. Morris Hills, 41-21 220: — Andrew Jacobs (S) p Nick Fano, Eleanor McGovern around takedown to beat Bob Vail, 5- Eleanor McGovern 1:05 Borough Clerk 0. Panther veteran Brendan Leary Borough Clerk Parsippany Hills, 40-24 The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Hwt: — Mike Tufaro (S) won forfeit 1 T - 1/12/12, The Times Fee: $18.36 amassed 12 points before he pinned 1 T - 1/12/12, The Times Fee: $17.85 School wrestling team leveled Mor- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High ris Hills, 41-21, on January 7. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Brian Farrell in 5:02 at 138-lbs. PUBLIC NOTICE School wrestling team leveled Blue Devil Nick Rotondo evened Parsippany Hills, 40-24, on January 7. 106 JT Beirne (S) p Gene Prisco, :50 NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT the team score, 6-6, when he recorded NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT 113 Tom Cunningham (S) d Brandon FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY 106 JT Beirne (S) p Jeel Patel, 1:56 Acevedo, 4-2 THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD a pair of takedowns and an escape to THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD 113 Rob Fornini (P) d Tom Cunningham, 120 Sean Murphy (S) won forfeit defeat Sergio Escobar, 5-2, at 145- RESOLUTION 12-01-05 RESOLUTION 12-01-06 RESOLUTION 12-01-08 10-3 126 Brian Lapham (S) d Steve Wulff, 8-3 lbs. At 152-lbs, Blue Devil Ellis 120 Sean Murphy Aric Imhoff (P) d Sean 132 Dawry Desangles (M) p Steve Car- CONTRACTOR: Suplee Clooney & CONTRACTOR: Beckerman & Com- Opoku put on a clinic of Firemen’s CONTRACTOR: Rogut McCarthy LLC, Murphy, 6-2 rion, 3:45 Company, 308 East Broad Street, pany, 430 Lake Avenue, Colonia, New 37 Alden Street, Cranford, New Jersey 126 Brian Lapham (S) p James Keyes, 138 Dom Natale (S) d Dylan Sullivan, 4-0 Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Jersey 07067 takedowns, barrel roll takedowns and 07016 1:56 145 Devin Sullivan (M) p Dion Natale, 1:41 NATURE OF SERVICE: Auditing ser- NATURE OF SERVICE: Insurance Bro- single-leg takedowns to claim a 13-4, NATURE OF SERVICE: Redevelop- 132 Steve Carrion (S) d Kyle Bota, TB 8-6 152 Sean Cannon (S) p Steve Acevedo, vices and other Financial consultation ser- kerage Services, General Liability and majority decision over Karn Patel. ment Agency Attorney 138 Dom Natale (S) d Brian Zelasny, 2-0 1:11 vices Workers’ Compensation Insurance At 170-lbs, Blue Devil Mike DURATION: For a period ending no 145 Chris Signorelli (P) tf Dion Natale, 5:25 160 DJ Wagner (M) p Dom Pigna, 1:56 PERIOD: For a period ending no later DURATION: For a period not to exceed later than December 31, 2012 152 Sean Cannon (S) p Steve Stringas, 170 Luke Vuono (S) d Dean Carlotti, 1-0 than June 30, 2012 December 31, 2012 DeLouisa, who had pinned Panther FEE: Not to exceed $15,000.00 3:25 182 Austin Huelsenbeck (M) d Matt AMOUNT: Not to exceed $25,725 FEE: Fee paid by Garden State JIF Steve Loevsky to win the weight class A copy of the Resolution and Contract 160 Dom Pigna (S) p Rob Vasquez, 1:58 Ridge, 4-2 A copy of the Resolution and Contract A copy of the Resolution and Contract at the Roselle Park Invitational on relating to the services are on file and 170 Mike Weiss (P) d Luke Vuono, 6-0 195 Michael McFarlane (S) d Jose relating to the services are on file and relating to the services are on file and December 27, received a harsh available for public inspection in the office 182 Dillon Danis (P) p Matt Ridge, :49 Delgado, 4-2 available for public inspection in the office available for public inspection in the office of the Borough Clerk. 195 Nick D’Uva (P) md Alex Mirabella, 220 Andrew Jacobs (S) p Mike Clifford, of the Borough Clerk. of the Borough Clerk. wakeup call when Loevsky recorded Eleanor McGovern 12-3 5:46 Eleanor McGovern Eleanor McGovern a takedown in overtime to grab an 8- Borough Clerk 220 Luke Mineo (S) md Kyle Stilwell, 11-2 285 Anthony Tufaro (S) d Charles Fos- Borough Clerk Borough Clerk 6 decision. 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©2011 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 12, 2012 Page 13 Fanwood-Scotch Plains ‘Y’ Men’s Basketball Results: The Men’s Basketball League, on the strength of good defense and played at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains balanced scoring. NBN point guard “Y”, played its first post-holiday Marlon Brown and center Brian games and picked up where it left off Parker, however, combined for 21 in 2011, with a tripleheader of com- fourth-quarter points to take the lead petitive games. when it mattered most. Jason Pompeo Full Count 64, SWISH 53 led the Doms with 14. Pressure defense and seven of eight Ballerz 62, Dream Team 54 players in the scoring column pro- Dream Team captain Chris Mattina pelled Full Court to the win and a 3- lead all scorers with 18, but three 1 record. Rookie Jack Ryan led FC Ballerz posted double figures and a with 21 points. Jerry Baglien added fourth had nine; too offense much for 13 and Jason Holley 12. SWISH Jamal DT. Ballerz Rookie Scott Lowder Berry’s 24 points were impressive, continued to impress, posting 16 to SMILING FACES…Senior girls on the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Girls Black but eight each from Michael Zito and match teammate Troy Sims. Swim Team smile proudly after their victory. The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA Senior Boys. Sid Jackson were not enough. Nothing But Net 45, Domination 41 PUBLIC NOTICE The Dominators led for 38 minutes FSPY Swim Black Defeats NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED BY FSPY Wins 25 Swim Events PUBLIC NOTICE THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS The TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED BY Red Bank ‘Y’, 108-100 has awarded a Fair and Open Contract for At L.I. Holiday Invt’l Meet THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS the following Professional. This Contract, The TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS and the Resolution authorizing it, are avail- The hosting Fanwood-Scotch Frazier (fly), Isabella Iacona (IM), The Fanwood Scotch Plains “Y” of the eight first-place finishers, as has awarded a Fair and Open Contract for able for public inspection in the Municipal Plains Y (FSPY) girls Black swim Savannah Llewellyn (breast), Isha Rai (FSPY) swim team competed against well as by Abigail DiGiorgio (25- the following Professional. This Contract, Building. team defeated the Red Bank “Y” team, (back) and Sydney VonOehsen (back). and the Resolution authorizing it, are avail- AWARDED TO: Finazzo Cossolini 108-100. 17 teams from three states at the Long breast-2nd, 50-fly-3rd), Monica able for public inspection in the Municipal FSPY 8Us continued to improve, O’Leary, Meola & Hager LLC, 36 Cattano Island Holiday Invitational held at Burzynski (50-fly-2nd), Nick Heath Building. Amanda Banasiak (freestyle) an- as they dropped time in nine of 14 Avenue, Suite 500, Morristown, New chored the winning 13-14 200-med- the Nassau County Aquatic Center (50-back-3rd), Dan Pesin (400IM- AWARDED TO: Connor Strong, 40 Jersey 07960 swims. Abby DiGiorgio placed first from December 9-11. FSPY had 71 3rd) and Micaela Valli (100-free-3rd). Lake Center Executive Park, Marlton SERVICES: Municipal Prosecutor ley relay, teaming with Casey in the 25-breast and fly, while Abby members score team points. Savannah Llewellyn qualified for the New Jersey 08053 TIME PERIOD: Calendar Year 2012 Daudelin (back), Annemarie Kearns Ryan took second and third in the 25- Five FSPY swimmers earned high YMCA National Championship meet SERVICES: Health Insurance Broker/ DATE: January 3, 2012 (breast) and Sarah Davis (fly) to help back and 50-free, respectively. Consultant BOZENA LACINA secure the victory. point awards within their age groups in the 100-free and the 100-fly TIME PERIOD: Calendar Year 2012 Municipal Clerk Meghan Lambert touched third in the – Greg Baliko (first, 15-18), Sarah Savannah Llewellyn and Katy DATE: January 3, 2012 1 T - 1/12/12, The Times Fee: $16.83 First place: Davis (free, fly), Molly back. Cronin (first, 15-18), Alex Skoog Comer led off the first-place 200-free BOZENA LACINA Gaynor (IM, fly), Lucy Zhang (IM, PUBLIC NOTICE (first, 13-14), Molly Gaynor (sec- and 200-medley relays, respectively. Municipal Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE breast), Monika Burzynski (fly), 1 T - 1/12/12, The Times Fee: $16.83 Thompson, Gaynor and Cronin swam NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED BY Amanda Banasiak (back), Sarah NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED BY ond, 15-18) and Ryan Gajdzisz (sec- THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ond, 15-18). Sarah Davis, age 13, on both relays. Ryan Gajdzisz joined PUBLIC NOTICE THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Cronin (free), Caitlin English (back), had a time of 24.57 in the 50 free, Pesin, Baliko and Dunn on the first- The TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Jodie Thompson (breast) and Micaela The TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS BOROUGH OF FANWOOD has awarded a Fair and Open Contract for has awarded a Fair and Open Contract for qualifying her for the YMCA short place 200-medley relay. Anthony NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF Valli (free). Thompson’s victory was the following Professional. This Contract, the following Professional. This Contract, in team record time (1:05.88). En- course national championship meet. Gurrieri led off the winning 200-free ORDINANCE 12-01-R and the Resolution authorizing it, are avail- and the Resolution authorizing it, are avail- FSPY won 21 individual events and relay, which he formed with Gajdzisz AND PUBLIC HEARING able for public inspection in the Municipal glish, Thompson, Gaynor and Cronin able for public inspection in the Municipal Building. swept the four relays in the 15-18 , Baliko and Dunn. An ordinance was introduced by the Building. also formed the first-place 15-18 200- group. The age 15-18 group finished first Mayor and Council of the Borough of AWARDED TO: Pinnacle Risk Solu- medley relay. AWARDED TO: DiFrancesco, FIRST PLACE – Baliko (400IM, in both the boys and girls division. Fanwood on January 1, 2012. Copies of tions, 82 Bloomfield Avenue, Pine Second place: Jessica Cronin Bateman, Coly, Yospin, Kunzman, this ordinance can be obtained without Brook New Jersey 07058 Davis & Lehrer, 15 Mountain Boule- 200IM, 100-fly, 200-breast), Cronin Head Coach Chris Karelus was en- cost in the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood (back), Sarah Cronin (fly), Maya vard, Warren, New Jersey 07095-5686 SERVICES: Risk Manager/Consultant Dunchus (free), Isabella Iacona (200IM, 200-free, 100-free, 50-free), couraged by the younger swims, re- Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, TIME PERIOD: Calendar Year 2012 SERVICES: Township Attorney Skoog (500-free, 100-free, 200-back, sulting in personal-best times. Among Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours DATE: January 3, 2012 (back), Sophia Iacona (back), Shan- TIME PERIOD: Calendar Year 2012 these swimmers (ages 7-12), top-eight of 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. BOZENA LACINA non Pyle (back) and Thompson (IM). DATE: January 3, 2012 100-back), Joe Dunn (50-free, 100- This ordinance amends Chapter 9 of the BOZENA LACINA free, 100-back), Gajdzisz (500-free, finishes were earned by Brody Rash Municipal Clerk Third place: Gina Bratti (breast), Fanwood Borough code permitting the 1 T - 1/12/12, The Times Fee: $16.32 Municipal Clerk 200-free), Gaynor (400IM, 100-fly), (3 events), Burzynski (2), Jeremy payment of certain bills between the regu- Rachel DiFabrizio (free), Erika 1 T - 1/12/12, The Times Fee: $16.83 Davis (50-free) and Jodie Thompson Kronheimer (2), Cooper Prieto (2), lar meetings of the Mayor and Council. (100-breast). 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MONDAY, MAY 7 DATE: January 3, 2012 Free Estimates 100% Guaranteed TEACHERS / NURSES NEEDED Nannies - Housekeepers MONDAY, JUNE 4 BOZENA LACINA References Available Look up on the web: MONDAY, JULY 2 Municipal Clerk (908) 300-6079 Substitute teachers and nurses Sheraton Mountain Vista BabyNurses Needed NO REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING 1 T - 1/12/12, The Times Fee: $16.32 needed in the Mountainside Live-in / -out, Full/Part-time IS SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST NURSE AIDE OR CNA CLASSES Solid References Required. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE School District. Send resume to MONDAY, OCTOBER 1 Nancy Lubarsky, Ed.D., CALL (732) 972-4090 NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD CNA starting Jan 17 for morning MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5 www.absolutebestcare.com FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY SCHOOL BOARD Mountainside Board of Education, classes. CHHA starting MONDAY, DECEMBER 3 THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD ANNOUNCES 1497 Woodacres Drive, Jan 24 for evening classes. MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2013 CANDIDACY INFORMATION AFTERNOON DRIVER NEEDED RESOLUTION 12-01-11 Mountainside, NJ 07092. EOE Call Humane Concepts at 1 T - 1/12/12, The Leader Fee: $21.93 January 12, 2012—The Scotch Plains- Responsible / flexible WHS MANUFACTURING CAREER (908) 688-8184 or (908) 265-9803 CONTRACTOR: John Draikiwicz, Esq., Fanwood School District has announced it Senior with car needed to PUBLIC NOTICE Gibbons, One Gateway Plaza, Newark, has information available for citizens inter- New Jersey 07102-5323 Handler Mfg at 612 North Avenue AUTO FOR SALE periodically drive home freshman NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED BY ested in running for a vacant seat on the NATURE OF SERVICE: Bond Counsel board of education. East, Westfield, NJ immediately twins and for occasional driving THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS DURATION: Period ending December 1999 Chrysler Cirrus, Good 1st The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of seeking 2 - 3 good men for machine car, Maintenance up to date, to afterschool activities between The TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 31, 2012 or until his successor is appointed Education will have three full 3-year terms shop and sheet metal fabrication. 4-7:30pm. Call Pamela AMOUNT: Not to exceed $3,000 new tires, reliable, $2,000 OBO has awarded a Fair and Open Contract for open for Scotch Plains in the April 17 FT, long term, M-F, 1st shift, hourly (908) 789-4222 the following Professional. This Contract, A copy of the Resolution and Contract Annual School Election, Mr. Davis, spokes- (908) 232-4407 relating to the services are on file and pay, medical insurance, 401K, and the Resolution authorizing it, are avail- person for the school board, announced HOMES SOLD IN 60 DAYS able for public inspection in the Municipal available for public inspection in the office today. profit sharing. Call (908) 233-7796 NCLEX RN/PN REVIEW Building. of the Borough Clerk. Candidates must file a nominating peti- or come in ask for Stan OR WE SELL IT FOR FREE. Eleanor McGovern tion with the local school board in order to Weekends Starts Jan 15th AWARDED TO: Matthew Giacobbe, 5 Borough Clerk Guaranteed by RE/MAX Properties’ Ravine Drive, PO Box 533, Matawan, get their name on the ballot for the Annual PUBLIC NOTICE High Success Rates 1 T - 1/12/12, The Times Fee: $16.83 School Election. The current deadline to Luxury Marketing Team. For free, New Jersey 07747 UNION COUNTY BOARD Humane Concepts Healthcare submit the nominating petition is 4 p.m. no-strings market assessment, SERVICES: Township Labor Counsel OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS (908) 688-8184 or (908) 265-9803 PUBLIC NOTICE Monday, February 27, 2012. The election TIME PERIOD: Calendar Year 2012 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD call Scott Gleason (908) 233-9292 is scheduled for Tuesday, April 17, 2012. DATE: January 3, 2012 NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT Date Adopted: 01/08/12 PUBLIC NOTICE or ValueMyHomeNJ.com Prospective school board candidates can BOZENA LACINA FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY Public Notice is hereby given that the obtain a “School Board Candidate Kit” Municipal Clerk THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED BY Rewarding Business Opportunity online at www.njsba.org. Published by 1 T - 1/12/12, The Times Fee: $16.32 ers has awarded a contract without com- THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS RESOLUTION 12-01-10 the New Jersey School Boards Associa- petitive bidding as an Professional service Now Is The Time To Take Action! tion, the School Board Candidate Kit in- The TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS PUBLIC NOTICE CONTRACTOR: Ruderman & pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Financially rewarding business cludes a nominating petition, information has awarded a Fair and Open Contract for Glickman, P.C., 675 Morris Avenue, contract and the resolution authorizing it is TOWN OF WESTFIELD about legal qualifications for school board the following Professional. This Contract, opportunity with a generous Springfield, New Jersey 07081 available for public inspection in the Office PLANNING BOARD candidacy and the role of the school board and the Resolution authorizing it, are avail- compensation plan. Supplement NATURE OF SERVICE: Special Labor of the Clerk of the Board. member. Information about the New Jer- able for public inspection in the Municipal Notice is hereby given that the Westfield Counsel your income through partnering sey School Ethics Act and important dates RESOLUTION NO: 2012-12 Building. Planning Board, at its meeting on January DURATION: For a period ending no with one of the leading personal in the school election process are also AWARDED TO: Rogurt McCarthy, 4, 2012, adopted the following resolutions later than December 31, 2012 AWARDED TO: Rogut McCarthy LLC, included in the kit. LLC, Cranford, New Jersey care and nutritional companies for the applications decided at the Decem- FEE: Not to exceed $5,000.00 37 Alden Avenue, Cranford, New Jer- “One of the most meaningful contribu- SERVICES: to provide specialized coun- recognized across the globe. Work ber 5, 2011 meeting. A copy of the Resolution and Contract sey 07016 relating to the services are on file and tions that a citizen can make to their com- sel services in connection with the issu- SERVICES: Township Bond Counsel from home at your own pace. PB 11-10 Allan Chrone, 769 Lenape available for public inspection in the office munity is serving on their local board of ance of bonds or notes by the County of TIME PERIOD: Calendar Year 2012 Training provided. Contact Trail and 766, 770 & 772 Prospect Street, of the Borough Clerk. education,” said Raymond R. Wiss, NJSBA Union DATE: January 3, 2012 Information: (908) 665-2527 Block 603, Lots 9.01, 44.01.1, 44.02, Eleanor McGovern president. “I encourage all interested citi- PERIOD: January1, 2012-December 31, BOZENA LACINA 45.01. Applicant sought minor subdivision Borough Clerk zens to consider school board member- 2012 Municipal Clerk flecomte.nsedreams.com approval to transfer 3,470 square feet 1 T - 1/12/12, The Times Fee: $17.85 ship. It doesn’t require a degree in educa- Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk 1 T - 1/12/12, The Times Fee: $16.32 (1,156.67 square feet / lot) of property from tion, or a background in politics. However, of the Board of Chosen Freeholders PUBLIC NOTICE lots 44.01.1, 44.02 and 45.01 to Lot 9.01. PUBLIC NOTICE it does require a sincere interest in the 1 T - 1/12/12, The Leader Fee: $21.42 PUBLIC NOTICE Application approved with conditions. community, its children, and their educa- UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT tion.” PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PB 11-14 Katie & Andy Park, 41 Elm FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY CONTACT: James Davis OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Street, Block 3105, Lot 14. Applicant UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Business Administrator Date Adopted: 01/08/12 sought minor site plan approval to install a OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 01/08/12 Board Secretary Public Notice is hereby given that the new storefront and façade. Application RESOLUTION 12-01-09 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 1 T - 1/12/12, The Times Fee: $41.31 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- approved with conditions. CONTRACTOR: Roth D’Aquanni, LLC, Date Adopted: 01/08/12 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- 150 Morris Avenue, Springfield, New Jer- Public Notice is hereby given that the ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as an extraordinary Plans and application are on file in the PUBLIC NOTICE Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- office of the Town Engineer, 959 North sey 07081 petitive bidding as an Professional service unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. ers has awarded a contract without com- pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and NATURE OF SERVICE: Special Labor TOWN OF WESTFIELD 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the petitive bidding as an Professional service contract and the resolution authorizing it is may be seen Monday through Friday from Counsel BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT resolution authorizing it is available for DURATION: For a period ending no pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This available for public inspection in the Office public inspection in the Office of the Clerk 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Notice is hereby given that Westfield later than December 31, 2012 contract and the resolution authorizing it is of the Clerk of the Board. of the Board. Kris McAloon Board of Adjustment adopted Resolutions FEE: Not to exceed $5,000.00 available for public inspection in the Office Planning Board Secretary at its January 9, 2012 meeting for the RESOLUTION NO: 2012-16 RESOLUTION NO: 2012-42 A copy of the Resolution and Contract of the Clerk of the Board. 1 T - 1/12/12, The Leader Fee: $25.50 following applications decided at its De- AWARDED TO: DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, AWARDED TO: Winning Strategies relating to the services are on file and cember 12, 2011 meeting. RESOLUTION NO: 2012-11 & Cole, Teaneck, New Jersey Washington/Hoboken Strategy Group, available for public inspection in the office PUBLIC NOTICE AWARDED TO: Suplee, Clooney & SERVICES: to serve as personnel coun- Washington, DC of the Borough Clerk. Thomas & Maura Lezynski, 226 Can- Company, Westfield, New Jersey sel SERVICES: to providing services for NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT Eleanor McGovern terbury Road. Applicant sought an exten- SERVICES: to provide statutory audits PERIOD: January1, 2012-December 31, comprehensive federal government rela- FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY Borough Clerk sion of variance approval granted Novem- of accounts of the County of Union and its 2012 tions and lobbying services THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD 1 T - 1/12/12, The Times Fee: $17.85 ber 15, 2010; memorialized December 13, agencies COSTS: in an amount not to exceed PERIOD: January 1, 2012-December 2010. Extension granted to June 13, 2012. PERIOD: January1, 2012-December 31, CONTRACTOR: Russell M. Finestein, PUBLIC NOTICE $50,000 31, 2012 Esq. 70 South Orange Avenue, 466 West Broad Street, LLC, 466 West 2012 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk COSTS: in the amount of $150,000. Livingston, New Jersey 07039 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED BY Broad Street. Applicant sought approval Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk NATURE OF SERVICES: Retained to THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS to convert an existing mixed-use structure of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 1/12/12, The Leader Fee: $21.42 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders provide the professional legal services of a into a two-family dwelling contrary to the 1 T - 1/12/12, The Leader Fee: $20.40 1 T - 1/12/12, The Leader Fee: $22.95 The TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS general legal counsel in furtherance of the following sections of the Land Use Ordi- PUBLIC NOTICE has awarded a Fair and Open Contract for ordinary duties of the Town Attorney. nance: §11.12E1b - Ordinance requires a PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE the following Professional. This Contract, UNION COUNTY BOARD DURATION: January 1, 2012 through minimum lot area for a two-family dwelling and the Resolution authorizing it, are avail- NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD December 31, 2012 of 8,400 square feet. Proposed is 8,323 able for public inspection in the Municipal FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS AMOUNT: $48,000.00. square feet. §11.12E2b - Ordinance re- Building. THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Date Adopted: 01/08/12 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD CONTRACTOR: Finestein & Malloy, quires a minimum lot area of 8,400 square Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 01/08/12 AWARDED TO: Bramnick, Rodriguez, RESOLUTION 12-01-13 LLC, 70 South Orange Avenue, feet within 120 feet of the front lot line. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the Mitterhoff Grabas & Woodruff, 1827 Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Proposed is 7,772 square feet. §11.12E2b CONTRACTOR: T & M Associates, ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- East Second Street, Scotch Plains New NATURE OF SERVICES: Retained to & 3b - Ordinances require a minimum lot Eleven Tindall Road, Middletown, New petitive bidding as an extraordinary ers has awarded a contract without com- Jersey 07076 render legal services in furtherance of the width and frontage of 70 feet. Proposed is Jersey 07748 unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. petitive bidding as an Professional service SERVICES: Township Public Defender extraordinary duties of the Town Attorney 58 feet. NATURE OF SERVICE: Special Engi- 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This TIME PERIOD: Calendar Year 2012 for the Town of Westfield. §17.03B1 - Ordinance restricts parking neering Services resolution authorizing it is available for contract and the resolution authorizing it is DATE: January 3, 2012 DURATION: January 1, 2012 through to the driveway. Proposed is parking in a DURATION: Period ending December public inspection in the Office of the Clerk available for public inspection in the Office BOZENA LACINA December 31, 2012 street side yard. Application approved with 31, 2012 or until his successor is appointed of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. AMOUNT: Not to exceed $120,000. Municipal Clerk conditions. AMOUNT: Not to exceed $5,000.00 1 T - 1/12/12, The Times Fee: $16.83 A copy of the Resolution and Contract RESOLUTION NO: 2012-43 RESOLUTION NO: 2012-15 CONTRACTOR: Hatch Mott Mr. William Mezzamo and Theresa AWARDED TO: Union County Alli- AWARDED TO: Bauch, Zucker, Natalicchio, 503 Colonial Avenue. Ap- relating to the services are on file and McDonald; 27 Bleeker Street, Millburn, PUBLIC NOTICE available for public inspection in the office ance, Rahway, New Jersey Hatfield, Springfield, New Jersey New Jersey 07041 plicant sought approval to construct a TOWN OF WESTFIELD of the Borough Clerk. SERVICES: for the purpose of providing SERVICES: to serve as labor and per- NATURE OF SERVICES: Engaged to screened porch contrary to Section ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Eleanor McGovern comprehensive business and communi- sonnel counsel provide a licensed C-4 Sewer Operator as 11.06E5 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordi- cations services PERIOD: January1, 2012-December 31, nance requires a street side yard setback Borough Clerk required by NJSA 58:11-64 for public sewer NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 1 T - 1/12/12, The Times Fee: $17.85 PERIOD: January 1, 2012-December 2012 collection systems. of 20 feet. Proposed is 11.93 feet. (per- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that on Mon- 31, 2012 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed DURATION: January 1, 2012 through gola) and 13.1 feet (proposed addition to day, January 23, 2012 at 7:30 PM in the PUBLIC NOTICE COSTS: in the amount of $232,125. $95,000 December 31, 2012 porch). Application approved with condi- Town of Westfield Municipal Building, Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk AMOUNT: Amount of $10,200. tions. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED BY of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Council Chambers, 425 East Broad Street, THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS CONTRACTOR: Frederick T. Danser Westfield, New Jersey, a PUBLIC HEAR- Janis Arnold, 228 Myrtle Avenue. 1 T - 1/12/12, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T - 1/12/12, The Leader Fee: $21.42 Applicant sought approval to construct a The TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS III, Esq. 25 Independence Boulevard, ING will be held at a special meeting of the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Liberty Corner, New Jersey 07938 Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Town of two car garage contrary Section 13.01G1a has awarded a Fair and Open Contract for NATURE OF SERVICES: Retained to Westfield for Preliminary & Final Site Plan, of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance the following Professional. This Contract, UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD provide the professional legal services of a Use Variance and Bulk Variance Approv- requires a minimum side yard setback of 5 and the Resolution authorizing it, are avail- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS consultant and negotiator in connection als (Sections 11.23.E.1: lot area – 80,000 feet for a detached garage. Proposed is able for public inspection in the Municipal NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD with collective bargaining between the square feet required, 49,264 square feet 3.7 feet. Application approved with condi- Building. Date Adopted: 01/08/12 Date Adopted: 01/08/12 tions. Town and its employee representation or- existing non-conforming condition, 48,178 AWARDED TO: Florio Perrucci Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the ganizations. square feet proposed after dedication; Plans and application are on file in the Steinhardt & Fader LLC, 218 Rte 17 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- DURATION: January 1, 2012 through 11.23.E.2: lot width - 200 feet required, office of the Town Engineer, 959 North North, Rochelle Park New Jersey 07662 ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- December 31, 2012 133.2 feet existing non-conforming condi- Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and SERVICES: Township Conflict Counsel petitive bidding as an Professional service petitive bidding as an Professional service AMOUNT: Amount of $28,000. tion; 17.03.B.4: location of parking spaces may be seen Monday through Friday from TIME PERIOD: Calendar Year 2012 pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This - permitted in rear yard only, parking in contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is CONTRACTOR: Apruzzese 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. DATE: January 3, 2012 front and side yards existing non-conform- available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office McDermott Mastro & Murphy, 25 Inde- Kathleen Nemeth BOZENA LACINA ing condition; 11.23.E.3: front yard set- of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. pendence Boulevard, Liberty Corner, Secretary, Board of Adjustment Municipal Clerk back - 75 feet required, 70.7 feet existing New Jersey 07938 1 T - 1/12/12, The Leader Fee: $49.47 1 T - 1/12/12, The Times Fee: $16.32 RESOLUTION NO: 2012-17 RESOLUTION NO: 2012-18 non-conforming condition, 224.76 feet pro- NATURE OF SERVICES: Retained to AWARDED TO: Ruderman, Glickman, AWARDED TO: Roth D’Aquanni, posed; 17.02C.6a: off-street parking - 81 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE provide the professional legal services in Springfield, New Jersey Springfield, New Jersey spaces required; 59 spaces proposed; furtherance and in conjunction with the TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS SERVICES: to serve as personnel coun- SERVICES: to serve as personnel coun- 17.04.A: parking stall size - 9 feet x18 feet duties of Labor Counsel. R. 2012-5 sel sel required, 8 feet x18 feet proposed; 11.23.A: DURATION: January 1, 2012 through PERIOD: January1, 2012-December 31, PERIOD: January1, 2012-December 31, proposed veterinary hospital use not per- BE IT RESOLVED, by the Governing Body of the Township of Scotch Plains, that the December 31, 2012 2012 2012 mitted in the O-2 Zone District; 11.23.E.4: following meeting schedule for 2012 for the Township Council be established: AMOUNT: Not to exceed $70,000. COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COSTS: in an amount not to exceed side yard setback - 35 feet required, 8.17 2012 TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE $75,000 $75,000 CONTRACTOR: Suplee, Clooney & feet proposed; 11.23.E.5: rear yard set- Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Company, 308 East Broad Street, back - 50 feet required; 5.5 feet proposed; January 17, 2012 (Tuesday) Council Business Meeting 7:30 PM of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Westfield, New Jersey 07090. 11.23.A: parking (“use”) not permitted in February 7, 2012 (Tuesday) Council Conference Meeting 7:00 PM 1 T - 1/12/12, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T - 1/12/12, The Leader Fee: $21.42 NATURE OF SERVICES: Engaged to front and side yards; 12.04.A: principal February 21, 2012 (Tuesday) Council Business Meeting 7:30 PM perform the statutory annual audit of the buildings - 1 permitted, 2 proposed during PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE accounts, annual audit of Federal and State construction; 16.04.F.3.c: free-standing March 6, 2012 (Tuesday) Council Conference Meeting 7:00 PM Programs, the Review Report on the Town sign area - 10 square feet maximum, 33.5 March 20, 2012 (Tuesday) Council Business Meeting 7:30 PM UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of Westfield Deferred Compensation Plan, square feet proposed; 16.04.F.3.e: free- 2012 MEETING SCHEDULE April 3, 2012 (Tuesday) Council Conference Meeting 7:00 PM and preparation of the Market Disclosure standing sign dimensions - 6 feet maxi- April 16, 2012 (Monday) Council Business Meeting 7:30 PM Please note that meetings are regularly held on Thursday evenings. Agenda Setting Report. mum, 8 feet proposed; 17.10.E: maximum Sessions and Regular Meetings are held at 7:00pm in the Freeholders’ Meeting Room, DURATION: January 1, 2012 through allowable height of lighting fixtures – 15 May 1, 2012 (Tuesday) Council Conference Meeting 7:00 PM Administration Building, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, 6th Floor, Elizabeth, New Jersey, December 31, 2012 feet maximum, 20 feet proposed; 17.10.C: May 15, 2012 (Tuesday) Council Business Meeting 7:30 PM unless otherwise specified. In the event an Agenda Setting Session and Regular Meeting AMOUNT: $67,225. illumination level - 0.5 footcandle maxi- June 4, 2012 (Monday) Council Conference Meeting 7:00 PM are held on the same night, the Agenda Setting Session will commence at 7:00pm and mum, illumination in excess of 0.5 foot- CONTRACTOR: SNR Denton LLP, 101 June 19, 2012 (Tuesday) Council Business Meeting 7:30 PM the Regular Meeting will commence as soon as possible after the Agenda Setting candles proposed; 17.04.A: parking stall JFK Parkway, Short Hills, New Jersey Session. dimensions - 18 feet with 2 feet overhang July 17, 2012 (Tuesday) Council Conference Meeting 7:00 PM 07078 of which Robert W. Cockren is a Persons requiring a sign language interpreter should contact the Office of the Clerk of required, 18 feet with less than 2 feet Council Business Meeting 8:00 PM member. the Board at 908-527-4140. overhang proposed) and such other vari- NATURE OF SERVICES: Retained to August 21, 2012 (Tuesday) Council Conference Meeting 7:00 PM ances, relief and/or waivers that may be Reorganization Meeting - Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 12:00pm provide special counsel in various legal Council Business Meeting 8:00 PM required upon an analysis of the plans and Assignment Judge Karen M. Cassidy’s Courtroom, 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ matters in which the best interests of the testimony at the Public Hearing on the September 4, 2012 (Tuesday) Council Conference Meeting 7:00 PM Town will be served due to the familiarity of AGENDA SETTING SESSIONS REGULAR MEETINGS Application submitted by the Applicant/ September 18, 2012 (Tuesday) Council Business Meeting 7:30 PM Mr. Cockren with said matters and where Owner, RWM Family LLC for property lo- January 19, 2012 January 26, 2012 legal costs to the Town will be most effi- October 2, 2012 (Tuesday) Council Conference Meeting 7:00 PM cated at 562 Springfield Avenue, Block February 2, 2012 February 9, 2012 ciently managed in avoiding costs for new October 16, 2012 (Tuesday) Council Business Meeting 7:30 PM 1701, Lot 9 on the Tax Map of the Town of February 16, 2012 February 23, 2012 counsel to become familiar with such mat- Westfield. The property is located in the O- November 20, 2012 (Tuesday) Council Conference Meeting 7:00 PM March 1, 2012 March 8, 2012 ters, i.e. “Sunnyside Senior Housing of 2 Zone District. The Applicant is proposing Council Business Meeting 8:00 PM March 15, 2012 March 22, 2012 Westfield, L.L.C. vs. Town of Westfield, to demolish all existing structures and build April 5, 2012 April 19, 2012 Andrew Skibitsky (Mayor of the Town of December 4, 2012 (Tuesday) Council Conference Meeting 7:00 PM a new 3-story veterinary hospital with as- April 26, 2012 April 26, 2012 Westfield) Town Council of the Town of December 18, 2012 (Tuesday) Council Business Meeting 7:30 PM sociated parking, lighting and signage on May 3, 2012 May 3, 2012 Westfield and Planning Board of the Town the property. IMPORTANT NOTES: May 17, 2012 May 31, 2012 of Westfield; and various other legal mat- When the case is called you may appear * Council Conference Meetings and Council Business Meetings will both be held in the June 14, 2012 June 14, 2012 ters as determined by the Town Adminis- either in person or by agent or attorney and Municipal Building Council Chamber (Court Room) and will be open to the public. Council June 28, 2012 June 28, 2012 trator and Mayor. present any objections which you may Conference Meetings will not be broadcast on Scotch Plains Television (SPTV). Council July 12, 2012 July 19, 2012 DURATION: January 1, 2012 through have to the granting of this Application. A Business Meetings will be broadcast on SPTV. August 9, 2012 August 16, 2012 December 31, 2012. copy of the Application and plans are on * Council Executive Sessions will be held in the Council Conference Room located on September 6, 2012 September 13, 2012 AMOUNT: Not to exceed $35,000. file and available for PUBLIC INSPEC- the 2nd floor of the Municipal Building and will not be open to the public. September 20, 2012 September 27, 2012 THE RESOLUTIONS AND CON- TION in the office of the Town Engineer, * Council Workshop Meetings (i.e. Budget) will be held in the Council Conference Room October 4, 2012 October 11, 2012 TRACTS FOR ALL OF THE ABOVE ARE 959 North Avenue West, Westfield, New located on the 2nd floor of the Municipal Building and will be open to the public These October 18, 2012 October 18, 2012 ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN Jersey, Monday through Friday from 8:30 meetings will be scheduled and advertised separately during the year by the Office of the November 8, 2012 November 8, 2012 CLERK. AM to 4:30 PM. Township Clerk. Tues., November 20, 2012 November 29, 2012 Claire J. Gray HEHL & HEHL, P.C. BOZENA LACINA, RMC/CMR December 6, 2012 December 6, 2012 Town Clerk Attorneys for the Applicant/Owner TOWNSHIP CLERK December 20, 2012 December 20, 2012 1 T - 1/12/12, The Leader Fee: $83.64 1 T - 01/12/12, The Leader Fee: $62.22 1 T - 1/12/12, The Times Fee: $82.62 1 T - 1/12/12, The Leader Fee: $64.26 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 12, 2012 Page 15 Jeannette Dietze, 84, Active In Church, Norman Kantor, 84, Was Resident Hospice, Auxiliary, Democratic Club – Obituaries – Of Westfield For 45 Years Jeannette Helen Bramley Dietze, Surviving are her sons, William B. Nancy Olsen Schmidt, 78, Was Beloved Norman Kantor, 84, passed away cial success; they were much richer 84, of Scotch Plains died on Friday, Dietze and his wife, Wilma, and Rob- on Friday, January 6, in New York goals and, by example, he taught us January 6, 2012, at Morristown Me- ert C. Dietze and his wife, Catherine; Teacher and Principal; Active In Shows City. all. He saw everyone as a friend and morial Hospital. her daughters, Kathryn Johdos and Born and raised in Plainfield, N.J. treated everyone with dignity, respect Born in Newark, she was her husband, Frank, and Judy Nancy Olsen Schmidt, 78, passed forever by all those who knew her. to Abraham and Rose Kantor, he and empathy. Each person he met was raised in Maplewood and Miller and her husband, away peacefully at Overlook Medi- In a farewell to her beloved work graduated from important to him, and if they lived most of her adult life Bruce; seven grandchildren cal Center in Summit on Sunday, she sent the following summary to Plainfield High School had time to listen, he had a in Scotch Plains. and two great-grandchildren. January 8, 2012, after a long illness. the board of education in the spring in ’43 and Cornell Uni- story for them – sometimes Mrs. Dietze was a long- Funeral services were held She was born in Perth Amboy, N.J. of 1992: versity in ’47. He also even if they didn’t have time time member of the yesterday, Wednesday, Janu- on March 8, 1933, the only child of T. It’s time to retire… played football (QB) at to listen. Optimism was his Fanwood Presbyterian ary 11, at the Fanwood Pres- Christian Olsen and Pauline Keak, When…you would prefer reading Georgia Tech for a year religion. He taught us life Church, served as a volun- byterian Church. Interment and lived in “Gone with the Wind,” during ROTC in ’45 (not was a wonderful gift and teer with Center for Hope followed at Hollywood Me- Woodbridge, N.J. dur- instead of marking papers, the Bulldogs’ best year). each day was another chance Hospice in Scotch Plains morial Park in Union. ing her formative years. When…you would like He was a longtime resi- to do good and enjoy it. He and was an avid member of Arrangements were by the Nancy attended to vacation in Arizona in dent of Westfield, N.J. put family and friends first the Scotch Plains Demo- Memorial Funeral Home, Woodbridge High October rather than in and New York City. and as everyone he met School, followed by July, cratic Club and the Board Jeannette Dietze 155 South Avenue in He is predeceased by quickly became his friend, of Elections. Fanwood. Trenton State College. When…the next school his wife of 42 years, his life was busy and full She also was a member and past In lieu of flowers, donations may She graduated in 1954 year begins before Labor Margaretha “Toetie;” his until his last months. president of the American Legion, be made to Center for Hope Hospice, with a Bachelor of Sci- Day, brother, Marvin, and two Norman Kantor Norm also was gifted with Martin Wallberg Post No. 3 Auxil- 1900 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, ence in Education and When…the shelf in sisters, Miriam and Leonore. He is many passions and talents. A jack-of- iary in Westfield. N.J. 07076. For additional informa- began her student your closet is overflow- survived by his two children, Steven all-trades, he was an accomplished She was predeceased by her hus- tion or to sign the guestbook, visit teaching in the ing with gifts marked Kantor (who resides with his wife, fine artist and sculptor, a film pro- band of 52 years, William C. Dietze, www.fanwoodmemorial.com. Westfield school sys- “Teacher,” Jane, in New York City) and Clarissa ducer (Pretty Boy Floyd, Black Like and her four-legged companion, Wil- January 12, 2012 tem in January of the When…you would like Taylor (who resides with her hus- Me) and a great writer who never same year. to explore new horizons liam “Willie” Grant. Nancy O. Schmidt band, BJ, in Westfield). He also is published. He had a great love for and She became a full- while you still have the survived by his four grandchildren – knowledge of tennis and Shakespeare. Eleanor M. Pfaff, 87, Music Supervisor; time third-grade teacher at Franklin energy, who he adored – Chloe, Caroline, He was a memorable dancer (crazy Elementary School later in 1954. In When…you’ve been in the field of Ben and Jack, as well as his devoted legs) but not a great singer, although Was Active Parishioner and Opera Fan 1963 she was promoted to assistant education for 38 years, friend of recent years, Andrea Berger. that never stopped him. principal of Franklin School and the And so…I have decided to retire at In 1960, Norm took over United He was truly one of those rare Eleanor M. Pfaff, 87, of Westfield J. Pfaff, and his wife, Rosalie, and her following year became the principal the end of this school year. Supply Co. from his father and grew people who lived his life the way we passed away peacefully on Sunday, sister, Elizabeth Tammaro. She also of Grant School. During these busy Signed: Nancy it into the largest family-owned HVAC all hope to, but rarely do – with un- January 8, 2012, surrounded by her will be deeply missed by her nieces times she found time to earn a Master Although she grew up in and plumbing supply house in New stoppable optimism, an undeniably loving family. and nephews, James and Nancy of Science in Education from Rutgers Woodbridge, her heart and soul will Jersey. Known nationally through- warm smile and happy laughter Miss Pfaff was a lifelong Westfield Tammaro, Richard and Cindy University in 1964. After four years forever reside in Westfield and with out the industry as a great innovator, through thick and thin. This was his resident who was an active parishioner Tammaro, Joan and Dave Boykin, at Grant School, she became princi- the school children of Westfield. Norm introduced the first retail gift to us all. of the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Jean and Tom Creissen, Mary Frances pal of Lincoln School for three years. Her many spare time activities in- plumbing showrooms, Kitchen and We love you, Dad. Church in Westfield. She was a mem- Hinckley and Ben Cardamone, Ken- The highlight of her career was when cluded membership in the Short Hills BathWorks, in 1982. The company is The family will receive condolence ber of the church’s Rosary Altar Soci- neth and Carol Pfaff, Douglas Pfaff, she was chosen to become principal Outing Club, where she met her me- celebrating 100 years of success and calls this evening, January 12, at their ety, Eucharistic Ministers, senior citi- Merryl and Byron DeMott and Rob- of Wilson Elementary School for nine chanical engineer husband, a new ar- continues to be owned and run by the home in Westfield. Please e-mail zens’ group, Court Trinity No. 337 and ert and Erin Pfaff, along with many years (1971-1980). rival from Hungary via England. They family – an accomplishment in which [email protected] for details. the Catholic Daughters of America. grand-nieces and nephews. At this moment of her life, she were married in 1975. Her husband, he took great pride. January 12, 2012 Eleanor was a graduate of Trenton A Mass of Christian Burial was decided to change pace and pursue Bela, was an avid sailor and they spent But his priorities were never finan- State Teachers College and was su- celebrated yesterday, Wednesday, her original love of teaching children many happy days on our East Coast pervisor of music with the Chatham January 11, at the Holy Trinity Church again. She went back to the class- and in the Caribbean. She enjoyed school system for many years before in Westfield. Interment followed at rooms at Washington Elementary travel and with her husband made Dorothy Oldfield, 98, Former Teacher; retiring several years ago. She also St. Mary Cemetery in Plainfield. School in 1980 and taught there until many trips to Europe, South America was an active member of the NEA Arrangements were by the Dooley her retirement in 1992. and Australia. She also enjoyed paint- Dedicated to Family and Community and loved the opera and attending Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- Nancy always had an interest in ing and was a great cook and hostess Dorothy Prince Oldfield, 98, of player and reader. Dorothy moved events at the Paper Mill Playhouse. enue in Westfield. writing and participating in stage pro- for many dinner parties at home. Chelmsford, Mass., formerly of to Chelmsford in 2010. She will be Her parents, Arthur and Mae, and In lieu of flowers, please have ductions. While still a teenager in She leaves behind a loving hus- Westfield, N.J., passed away on Sun- dearly missed by all who knew her. her brother, Arthur, predeceased her. masses said in Eleanor’s memory. Woodbridge and also after college, band and cousins Karen Warner day, January 1, 2012, at her home. Her husband, George S. Oldfield, Surviving are her brother, Robert January 12, 2012 she was active in the playgroup of the Bahrenburg, Glenn Warner, Ellen Dorothy was born in predeceased her. Trinity Episcopalian Church. Later, Keak, Judith Keak Okeefe, Diana Lawrenceville, Va. to the late Hinton She leaves her two sons, George when she was principal of Grant Kyak King and Ted Kyak. Douglas and Leola (Hill) Prince. S. Oldfield and his wife, My-Hanh, IN SESSION School, she participated in the PTA Visitation will be held on Saturday, She was graduated from the College of Williamsburg, Va. and Douglas P. shows that became a hallmark event January 14, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 of William and Mary, where she met Oldfield and his wife, Christine, of every February since then. p.m. at Higgins and Bonner Echo her husband, George. After gradua- Westford, Mass.; a daughter, Forgiveness Sets Us Free In the 1980s, while at Washington Lake Funeral Home, 582 Springfield tion, she taught high school English Rebecca Moore of Berkeley, Calif.; School, she wrote several musicals, Avenue in Westfield. A brief service before her marriage. a sister, Leola Carr of Suffolk, Va.; five of which were staged at Roosevelt will be held at about 7 p.m. on Satur- After marriage, Dorothy lived in four grandchildren, Sarah and Alex From Pain of the Past School as part of the annual PTA day at the funeral home. Cremation New Jersey and dedicated her life to of Massachusetts and Molly and shows held in early February every will be private. her family. She was active in her Julia of California, and five great- grandchildren. By Carol Pedro, Exec. Dir. Youth & Family Counseling Service year. She wrote the text, incorporat- A memorial service is planned for community, and was an avid bridge ing original ideas, selected the musi- Saturday, January 28, 2012, at 11 A graveside service was held on cal numbers and sometimes took part a.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Friday, January 6, at Fairview Cem- Making New Year’s resolutions is forgiveness, you give the offending in directing the shows. All shows Westfield, followed by burial in the Prayer to etery in Westfield. a long-standing tradition. The idea of person the ability to continue to hurt were well-received and the resulting Garth. The Blessed Virgin Donations in lieu of flowers may be resolutions began as far back as the you. Remember, the person doing success gave her an immense satis- In lieu of flowers, donations may (Never known to fail) made to the College of William and ancient Romans, who would seek the forgiving is the one who benefits. faction and cash for the benefit of be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Oh most beautiful Flower of Mary, Office of Gift Planning, P.O. forgiveness from their enemies at the Realize you are not a doormat or a students of her school. Church in Westfield. Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Box 8795, Williamsburg, Va. 23187. beginning of the year. Sometimes fool to forgive. In fact, it never is Nancy was well respected and She will live in our hearts forever! Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Arrangements are by Gray Fu- January 12, 2012 resolutions are about “closing the okay to tolerate the wrongdoing be- loved by her colleagues, students and Mother of the Son of God, Im- neral Home of Westfield, door” on the past or “starting with a havior. Never put yourself back into parents. They chose her to receive the grayfuneralhomes.com. maculate Virgin, assist me in my January 12, 2012 clean slate.” In other words, letting a situation where someone can Governor’s Teacher Recognition Library to Resume necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help go…forgiving so we can ultimately wrongly hurt you again. Award in 1990. Her leadership quali- me! Show me herein you are my Joseph A. Hirsch accept and move on. Sometimes journaling your feel- ties, positive attitude and boundless Folk Music Café mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of Saturday, December 31, 2011, was Q. Laura is a divorced mother of ings will help, or writing a letter you energy inspired many of her students, God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, two children in her late 30s. Therapy MOUNTAINSIDE – The the last day of life for Joseph A. will never send to the offender to fellow teachers and parents. She had I humbly beseech you from the Hirsch. began for her during a volatile mar- signify that you are moving on. Don’t Mountainside Public Library, located an outstanding and productive life, on Constitution Plaza, will resume its bottom of my heart to succor me in He was born May 9, 1919 to Mar- riage of emotional abuse, infidelity forget the experience…love yourself only to be admired and remembered this necessity. There are none who and betrayal of trust. Laura has been Folk Music Café on Thursday, Janu- garet and Adam Hirsch, and grew up enough to learn to keep healthy can withstand your power. Show with his family in Cranford, N.J. He encouraged to grieve, but now ex- boundaries and not to allow anyone SHERIFF’S SALE ary 19, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The emcee and featured guest performer me herein you are my mother. Oh was a supply sergeant in the Army plores the process of forgiveness to to mistreat you. Make a list of all the SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-11006288 Mary, conceived without sin, pray help her accept and move on. She SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY will be award-winning folk artist during World War II and was a long- positives of moving on and forgiv- CHANCERY DIVISION for us who have recourse to thee. time member of the Knights of Co- shares, “I don’t know how to ing, such as starting over, peace of UNION COUNTY Spook Handy, known for his warm- DOCKET NO. F-40504-09 hearted stories as well as his music. Holy Mother, I place this cause in lumbus and the American Legion. forgive…it’s so unfair and I have a mind, closure and positive energy. DOCKET NO. F-40517-09 your hands (3x). right to be angry.” Plaintiff: JACK SILVERMAN REALTY & The second guest performer will be Joseph suffered from Parkinson’s No one lives a life where there is no MORTGAGE CO., L.L.C. Holy Spirit, You who solve all disease and he died at Runnells Spe- A. It is important to first realize reason to forgive, but the best reason VS. Christine DeLeon, known for her Defendant: VICTOR MONDELLI AND ANNA large repertoire of nostalgic tunes. problems, light all roads so that I cialized Hospital in New Jersey. Jo- that forgiving isn’t about fairness. In of all is you! So Happy 2012, and MONDELLI; VICTOR MONDELLI AND STATE may attain my goal. You who gave fact, it seems unfair. But, the reality is OF NEW JERSEY The Folk Music Café is sponsored seph loved Harry James, history and move on! Sale Date: 02/01/2012 me the divine gift to forgive and a cold beer. During his life, he saved that forgiving is the only way to be As Desmond Tutu states, “there is Writ of Execution: 11/30/2011 by a grant from the Watts- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Mountainside Community Founda- forget all evil against me and that in several people, including persons in fair to yourself. Understand, without no future without forgiveness.” to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- tion. Admission will be free. Besides all instances in my life You are with a car accident and wandering pa- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on live music, there will be fresh coffee, me. I want in this short prayer to tients from a nearby rest home. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of tea and desserts. For more informa- thank You as I confirm once again He is survived by his daughter, ‘The Cosmopolitans’ Author said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at tion about library services and pro- that I never want to be separated Patricia, her husband, Michael, and the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is: ***One Million Fifty- grams, visit mountainsidelibrary.org from You in eternal glory. Thank his two grandsons, John and Richard. One Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Two*** or call (908) 233-0115. you for your mercy towards me His wife wishes to remain private. To Speak at JCC January 18 $1,051,682.00. This concise statement does not constitute a and mine. Amen. Donations can be made in his honor full legal description. The full legal description Say this prayer on three con- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Jewish One Jewish Community” on Wednes- can be found in the office of the Register/Clerk of SHERIFF’S SALE to any service veterans’ organization. Community Center (JCC) of Central day, January 18, at 7:30 p.m. The pro- Union County. secutive days. Publish this prayer Private services were held at the TRACT I: Commonly known as 240 Spring- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-11006167 New Jersey will present “One Book, gram will be held at the JCC, located at field Avenue, Berkekey Heights, New Jersey SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY after the favor is granted. Dooley Colonial Funeral Home of 07922 Zip Code. Also known as Lot 00023 in CHANCERY DIVISION 1391 Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. Block 00801 on the Tax Map of Berkeley Heights, UNION COUNTY K.G. Westfield. SHERIFF’S SALE “One Book, One Jewish Commu- New Jersey. DOCKET NO. F-32067-10 January 12, 2012 TRACT II: 260-264 Springfield Avenue, Plaintiff: C. SCOTT SCHOENIG SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-11006289 nity” is part of a national movement Berkekey Heights, New Jersey 07922 Zip Code. VS. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Also known as Lot 00024 in Block 00801 on the Defendant: LILLIAN DUDA, INDIVIDUALLY CHANCERY DIVISION that encourages groups and indi- Tax Map of Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. AND AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE UNION COUNTY viduals to read the same book and Dimensions of Lot: Approximately 2.16 acres OF KENNETH DUDA, 25 SOUTH AVENUE, DOCKET NO. F-19798-09 Number of feet to nearest cross street: Ap- LLC., SHIPYARD ASSETS CORP., A NEW JER- Plaintiff: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA- then come together to share insights proximately 338 feet westerly from Briarwood SEY CORPORATION TION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE and perspectives. Its goals are to Drive. Sale Date: 01/18/2012 Gray Funeral Homes SECURITIZATION SERVICING AGREEMENT Subject to any unpaid taxes, water and sewer Writ of Execution: 11/17/2011 DATED AS OF AUGUST !, 2005 MORTGAGE foster a joy of reading while sup- charges and liens. You must check with the Tax By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES Collector for exact amounts due. Subject to all to me directed I shall expose for sale by public 2005-HE3 porting Jewish identity and practice. prior matters and liens. Subject to lawful ad- vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Since 1897 VS. The year’s selected novel is “The vances made by Plaintiff prior to this sale. Prior TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Defendant: EUCLIDES CACOILO AND MARIA Mortgages and Judgements, if any. TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on CACOILO, HIS WIFE Cosmopolitans” by Nadia Kalman, In addition to a Mortgage in the principal amount WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Sale Date: 02/01/2012 of $650,000.00 held by Jack Silverman Realty & said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Writ of Execution: 09/14/2010 who will be the featured guest speaker Mortgage Co., LLC, these Properties are subject of their bid available in cash or certified check at By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to the Ground Lease Contract dated May 16, the conclusion of the sales. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public at the event. “The Cosmopolitans” is 2007 and recorded August 28, 2007 in Deed The judgment amount is: ***Eight Hindred vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Ms. Kalman’s debut novel and a Sami Book 5669 at page 549, along with any amend- Fourteen Thousand Sixty-Nine*** $814,069.00. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- ments or supplements thereto. Properties are The property to be sold is located in the Bor- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Rohr Prize finalist. The Sami Rohr further subject to any other leases recorded or ough of Fanwood in the County of Union and the WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of unrecorded, and rights of tenants in said pre- State of New Jersey. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Prize is for contemporary writers who mises. Premises commonly known as: 27 South Av- of their bid available in cash or certified check at explore and share Jewish values. The approximate amount of the judgement to enue the conclusion of the sales. be satisfied by said sale is $650,000.00 plus Tax Lot #: 4 in Block # 55. The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred “The Cosmopolitans” is a new ad- $432,704.00 interest, and $127,521.00 in tax Dimensions of Lot (Approximately): 195 x 100. Twenty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty- dition to the trend of post-commu- and insurance advances and $15,440.00 costs Nearest Cross Street: Terrill Road Two and 57/100*** $529,822.57. and fees for a total of $1,225,665.00, with inter- The property to be sold is located in the Bor- Municipality: Borough of New Providence nist Soviet Jewish immigrants writ- est and costs of this sale. ough of Roselle Park in the County of Union and Street Address: 36 High Street, New Provi- Rider “A” the State of New Jersey. dence, New Jersey 07974 ing about the immigrant experience. Name of Secured Party: Carluccio Builders Premises commonly known as: 600-610 West Tax Lot: 12 LLC, Current amount due: $20,000.00. Westfield Avenue. Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in Tax Block: 220 This novel centers on the Molochnik Name of Secured Party: John Circello, Cur- Tax Lot #: 2.01 in Block # 212. Approximate dimensions: 75 feet x 160 feet family, Ukrainian Jewish émigrés rent amount due: $24,428.80. Dimensions of Lot (Approximately): 172 x 324. 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. Nearest cross street: South Street Total $44,428.80 Nearest Cross Street: Valley Road Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Seventy-Eight living in Stamford, Conn. It can be Total Upset: ***One Million Seventy-Eight Total Upset: ***Eight Hundred Twenty-Seven Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the Thousand One Hundred Six and 07/100*** Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Two and 37/ Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Three and 31/ personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or $578,106.07 together with lawful interest and purchased at a reduced rate of $15 at 100*** $1,078,832.37 together with lawful inter- 100*** $827,623.31 together with lawful interest costs. the JCC Member Services Desk and est and costs. and costs. cremation. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and also is available at local libraries. tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home money will be deposited into the Superior Court This event will be open to the pub- money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, lic; book groups and individuals are Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature all welcome. Admission will be $18 Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. per person, and tickets can be pur- an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale chased online at jccnj.org or in per- The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if any. son at the JCC. For more informa- any. any. (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. tion, visit jccnj.org/onebook.html. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Anyone with questions about the The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- John-Michael “J.M.” Jones tisement. event is asked to contact Amy Warsh, tisement. tisement. Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich N.J. Lic. #4869 Sheriff Cultural Arts and Education director, Sheriff Sheriff Attorney: at (908) 889-8800, extension no. 205, Attorney: Attorney: PLUESE, BECKER & SALTZMAN, LLC FISCHER PORTER THOMAS & REINFELD, JOHN MERCADANTE Director 20000 HORIZON WAY or [email protected]. P.C. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW SUITE 900 Partners for this event include the 180 SYLVAN AVENUE--2ND FLOOR 788 SHREWSBURY AVENUE MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054-4318 ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NEW JERSEY 07632 BUILDING 1, SUITE 105 www.grayfuneralhomes.com (856) 813-1720 FAX# Jewish Federation of Central New (201) 569-5959 TINTON FALLS, NEW JERSEY 07224 4 T - 01/05, 01/12, 01/19 4 T - 01/05, 01/12, 01/19 4 T - 12/22/11, 12/29/11, & 01/26/12 Fee: $165.24 Jersey, Hadassah and J Connection. & 01/26/12 Fee: $248.88 01/05/12 & 01/12/12 Fee: $179.52 Page 16 Thursday, January 12, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

Samantha Avis Catherine Cognetti Christina Cognetti Michelle Ball Amanda Lojo Leslie Holt Kristin Peyton Woman’s Club of Westfield Awards Fall Scholarships WESTFIELD – The Woman’s University of Connecticut where she soccer team and a teaching assistant and Russell Ball, is a 2009 graduate hockey with an after school job as College, Rutgers University. She Club of Westfield has announced the majors in Environmental/Earth Sci- for the Economics Department. of WHS where she excelled as a well as being a peer minister. She plans to major in French or one of winners of the Robert M. Gray Fall ence. Samantha is a member of Christina Cognetti, daughter of member and captain of the school worked at a local homeless shelter as the social sciences and is part of the Scholarships 2011. The funds are UConn’s Marching Band and volun- Sherilyn and Anthony Cognetti, is a swim team. Michele contributed to well as volunteered at other commu- Rutgers Crew Team. given through the generosity of the teers at a local homeless shelter. 2008 graduate of WHS. While in the Hi’s Eye, was an Eucharistic nity service-oriented activities at Kristin Peyton, daughter of Gray Family Foundation headed by Catherine Cognetti, daughter of high school Christina volunteered at Minister and president of the Junior church and school. Currently Amanda Carole Morgan-Peyton and Robert Marie Gray. Sherilyn and Anthony Cognetti, is a Children’s Specialized Hospital and Optimist Club. She received the Na- is a junior at Loyola University, Mary- Peyton is a 2010 graduate of WHS. The following students will re- 2008 graduate of WHS. While at worked as a camp counselor. She was tional Latin Award, Magna Cum land studying Biology/Psychology While in high school, she was in- ceive $1,000 each: WHS, she earned 11 varsity letters a member of the National and French Laude. Michelle is a junior at and playing field hockey. ducted into the National Honor Samantha Avis, daughter of Tho- and attained a grade point average of Honor Societies. Christina is a senior Villanova University, works for Leslie Holt daughter of Bonnie and Society and the French Honor So- mas and Gail Avis, is a 2008 graduate 4.17. Catherine was a youth minister at the University of Scranton major- Habitat for Humanity, contributes Tom Holt, is a 2010 graduate of WHS. ciety. Kristin is an outstanding of Westfield High School (WHS). In and a peer minister. She is currently a ing in Occupational Therapy with a to an inner city service learning At the high shcool, she was a member equestrian and has worked intro- high school, Samantha played the senior at the College of William and minor in Psychology. She is the cap- project and majors in Business. of the swim team and played the flute ducing children to horses. She is a violin in the Symphony Orchestra, Mary where she majors in Political tain of the women’s soccer team and Amanda Lojo, daughter of Susan with the wind ensemble. She sang sophomore attending the Univer- held the position of Drum Major in Science. Catherine is a member of Pi team development leader for Col- Lojo, is a 2009 graduate of WHS. with her church Handbell Choir and sity of Pittsburg majoring in Neuro the color guard in addition to run- Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor leges Against Cancer. During her high school days, she was also a Sunday school teacher. Science and is a member of the ning track. She is a senior at the Society, captain of the women’s club Michelle Ball, daughter of Ellen was able to balance playing field Leslie is a sophomore at Douglass equine team.

Distinguished Honor Roll Goldberg, Sofia Gonzalez-Nolde, Eighth Grade Chloe Gordner, Sydney Gordner, Julie Isaac Amador, Matthew Baker, Greenberg, Brianna Heard, Steven Sydney Barber, Jake Barrow, Chloe HonoHonorr RollRoll Heron, Jarod Hooey, Jenna Iorio, Beauchamp, Luke Beaulieu, Samantha Edison Intermediate School — First Marking Period Madelyn Jacobs, Hayley Kasko, Ben- Beurer, Noelle Blackford, Sarah jamin Kelly, Emily Kelly, Max Broughton, Amanda Canavan, Victoria Kleiman-Lynch, Trevor Koleszarik, Cappo, Courtney Casale, Albert Chen, Devitt, Katherine Driscoll, Melissa Paul Jakobovic, Zachary Kelly, Eden Mark Kostyack, Olivia Kuzman, Javier Michelle Ciampa, William Cook, John Endy, Mark Fico, Spencer Fishman, Kettleson, Yeoun Ju Kim, Nedim Lara, Jack Liebling, Christopher Link, Cote, Isabella D’Olier-Lees, Evan Michael Gagliardi, Jaret Gold, Kocagil, Thomas Kohler, Emily Sage Linsky, Nicholas Maher, Davis, Marina De Cotiis, Abigail Samantha Gould, Emily Greaney, Lucy Labrozzi, Christopher Lamanna, Max Maximillion Martin, Sarah Mastrocola, Demers, Isabella Depalma, Julia Di Hale, Michael Hauge, Lauren Ho, Landau, Brian Lawrence, Brandon Jonathan Mayer-Pierce, Jesse Bella, Elisabeth Diamantopoulos, Kelly Emily Holtzman, Sara Israel, Alistair Leuthold, Celeste Loffredo, Catalina McBrearty, Brendan McCabe, Trevor Dorry, Elena Elliott, Lucas Fan, Alan Kapadia, Uma Lakshman, Adrian Lam, Londono, Jessie Luterbach, Cody McNamara, Patrick Meng, Chandler Fang, Carlie Fasano, Jack Fico, Amy Liang, Cameron Mclaughlin, Lynes, Christian Mancheno, Sara Merz, Israel Metellus, Lindsay Miller, Madeline Flaherty, Lauren Freidenrich, Ryan Moore, Griffin Morgan, Christo- Massimo, Jazsmin Mayer, Brigid Mc Zachary Model, Michael Mohr- Benjamin Friedman, Julia Frontero, pher Ng, Benjamin Norton, Josue Cusker, Patrick McCormack, Alyssa Ramirez, Hailey Nettler, Daniella Nilon, Rachel Geskin, Michael Guarnuccio, Olivera, Andrew Orenberg, Maria Meek, Raquel Mennella, Lillian Ethan Otis, Isabel Otis, Marie-Elena Hannah Haar, Bridget Harrington, Liam Panarese, Natali Pinho, Hannah Prieto, Metzger, Carlee Miller, Amalia Mon- Pafumi, Christian Panarese, Alexander Heinbokel, Jordan Hindes, Allison Cindy Qiang, Matthew Reed, Alexis tes, Evan Moore, Morgan Nitti, Mat- Pansini, Pinar Pekdemir, Daniel Hopper, Tiffani Hui, Kelly Jiang, Riley, Danielle Rinaldi, Sterling thew Osment, Samuel Pastuzyn, Merve Piscitelli, Aleksandr Prystupa, Stephanie Jung, Carly Kandel, Natalie Sandler, Cameron Scalera, Leigh Pekdemir, Ethan Prevoznak, Nova Qi, Samantha Ricci, Alessandra Sabba, Karter, Shanna Kelly, Jake Klofta, Scarano, Jonah Schieber, Caroline Emilee Ramirez, Hailey Reilly, Mackey Henry Sacco, Connor Scanlon, Chloe WRITE ON…On December 12, Brunner Elementary School had a visit with Raquel Levy, Justin Lin, Johnny Link, Seery, Hannah Siegel, Aditya Singh, Rembisz, Tyler Ricci, Amelia Ritter, Schafer, Samuel Schappel, John author and illustrator Tedd Arnold. He is most well known for his “Fly Guy” Briana Litchholt, Jesse Liu, Madeleine Emma Stern, Brittney Tiffault, Ben- Nicholas Rizzi, Jennifer Rogers, Schwartz, Maximillian Schwetje, series, but has worked on over 50 titles. Pictured are Mr. Arnold with fourth Lysek, Neil Makhija, Michael Masciale, jamin Van Lonkhuyzen, Daniel Vergilis, Michael Rossi, Hope Rothenberg, Christina Seery, John Sherman, Sarah graders who participated in a comic contest to win an opportunity to have lunch Megan Melillo, Felicia Mermer, Darlena Vo, Kevin Wang, Nicholas Holden Sabato, Thomas Sabato, Slavin, Elizabeth Sottung, Vivek with him. Amanda Mo, Emily Mordkovich, Youssef, Eli Zidel Marcella Sabino, Danielle Sawyer, Sreenivasan, Sydney Stewart, Sean Stir- Allyson Morgenthal, Gali Moritz, Mat- Honor Roll Dylan Scott, Darian Siegel, Douglas rup, Morgan Sturdevant, Erin Suler, thew Mulvey, Kathleen Nogan, Shan- Eighth Grade Smith, Ethan Smith, Ryan Soldati, Kathleen Sullivan, Laura Surace, Union Catholic Faculty Member non O Donnell, Emma Ohlig, Kevin Robert Abbott, Madison Albin, Alexa Stiles, Ryan Stroever, Camryn Gianna Tilocca, Jessica Trinkle, Kevin Palmer, Anthony Pericolo, Julia Pikaart, Sophia Alvarez, Dante Anastario, Sullivan, Robert Suriano, Gary Taks, Tsui, John Tyahla, Grace Venezia, Eliza- Featured In College Ad Campaign Jenna Rediker, Jenna Reed, Lauren Caroline Barry, Ryan Bass, Christo- Aaron Tavasi, Kelly Travers, Evan Trott, beth Villane, Alix Wheatman, Miranda SCOTCH PLAINS – Union Catho- because she has always been engaged Rigney, Christopher Rinaldi, Fiona pher Boutsikaris, Isabella Bowen, Amanda Vazquez, Michael Vricella- Whelan, Molly Whitehead, Jakob Wolf, lic faculty member Barbara Dellanno in professional development, taking Rosenthal, Claudia Savickas, Nathan Kevin Bronander, Katherine Brown, Stokes, Gillian Wadman, Sara Webber, Arthur Xiao, Emily Zager, Natalia was selected to participate in courses and attending work- Simon, Julia Simpson, Molly Skowron, Samuel Brown, Ife Campbell, Michael Matthias White, Abigail Wilson, Allison Zeller MacLean St. Joseph’s College of shops, but became frustrated Elizabeth Smith, William Stern, Emma Carides, Christopher Cerrachio, John Worms, Justin Yoon Maine’s ad campaign, adver- that most was geared toward Stierhoff, Kelsey Swingle, Katherine Ciarrocca, Isabelle Cohen, Brendan Seventh Grade tising the school’s Master of public school teachers. Tang, Shelby Taylor, Megan Troutman, Collum, Santiago Correa, Nicole Nina Alameno, Luke Altman, Daniel Mountainside Seeking Science in Education and “This whole experience Marisa Wang, Connie Wu, Yunhan Yang Cristiano, Ryan Daniel, Theodore Audino, Olivia Aurigemma, Jared Nurses, Substitutes Graduate Certificate pro- has really benefited Union Seventh Grade Dannevig, Brian Decristofaro, Leo Bansky, Aliyah Barnes, Catherine grams. Catholic,” Ms. Dellanno Nafisa Ahmed, Nicolina Albano, Delaney, Cristian Dobosiewicz, Kevin Barry, Neil Becker, Dale Beyert, Stella MOUNTAINSIDE - Substitute teachers and nurses are needed in The ad campaign was re- said. “I am able to share Benjamin Albert-Halevy, Madeleine Dougherty, Paul Dunham, Callaghan Billek, Jared Bonina, Dana Boretz, cently featured in the Novem- what I learn with the other Armstrong, Samantha Berger, Evan Dwyer, Sara Fetter, Celine Fitzpatrick, Noah Bram, Elizabeth Brown-Cordero, the Mountainside School District. Send resumes to Nancy Lubarsky, ber/December 2011 issue of curriculum specialists and Binder, Kayla Bleich, Kristen Bonelli, Jared Foley, William Frey, Danielle Christina Bubniak, Alyssa Capone, nationally published Momen- Barbara Dellanno with the faculty to assist Elizabeth Brucia, Eli Burk, Joseph Gabuzda, Sean Gallagher, Daniel German Cardenas-Caceres, Sabrina Ed.D., Mountainside Board of Education, 1497 Woodacres Drive, tum, the NCEA’s (National them in the rewriting of the Chen, Erica Cheung, Patrick Gigon, Katharine Gillen, Alex Gold, Carrier, Rafael Cestero, Hsiao-Yi Catholic Educational Association) curriculum.” Chirichella, Katherine Colleran, Stefan James Guiendon, Ryan Hach, Chiang, Marcus Ciasco, Katherine Mountainside, NJ 07092. Mountainside is an Equal Oppor- official journal. Ms. Dellanno will graduate from Crigler, Jacob Davis, Nicholas De Pinto, Alexander Hall, Erin Hanlon, Michael Clancy, Olivia Clausen, Sara Correa, Ms. Dellanno chose the program the program in May of 2012. Matthew DeBenedetto, Shannon Healey, Jackson Hughes, Ana Islas, Devin Datwani, Amanda De Pinto, tunity Employer (EOE). Damian DeCandia, Alan Dente, Chris- Union County College Continuing Ed tina DiBella, Emily Dorry, Cole Feltman, Lauren Fernandez, Karen Westfield BOE Forbes, Thomas Fuccillo, Sara Meetings Now Online Division to Host Open House Gargiulo, Christopher Gaskill, Jordan WESTFIELD - The public meet- CRANFORD – Union County spring semester include “Real Es- Gasson, Charlotte Gilbertson, Rebecca ings of the Westfield Board of Educa- College’s Division of Continuing tate” continuing education courses, tion can now be viewed in their en- Education will host an Open House “Pre-Natal Pilates,” “Backyard Gar- tirety online at on the College’s Cranford campus dening Basics,” “Vegetarian Cook- www.westfieldnjk12.org/video. on Saturday, January 14, from 10 ing,” “Payroll Accounting,” and Each meeting since October 2011 a.m. to 12 p.m. This Open House can “Successful Retirement Income has been uploaded at the site. It is help you prepare for a new career Planning.” expected that each new stream will and you can also learn about per- The College’s Cranford campus is be available within 48 hours follow- sonal enrichment classes offered. located at 1033 Springfield Avenue ing every Tuesday meeting of the Instructors and Continuing Edu- in Cranford. For more information board. The meetings will remain on cation program staff will be at the or to register to attend the Open Doremus Named to the district’s website throughout the event to answer questions about House, please call (908) 709-7600. school year. spring programs. New courses be- To see the full spring program bro- Bloomsburg Dean’s List The meetings are also taped and ing offered during the upcoming chure visit www.ucc.edu/noncredit. BLOOMSBURG, Penn. – then aired on cable television, WHS- Bloomsburg University of Pennsyl- TV36, beginning Thursdays at 8 a.m. Wardlaw-Hartridge to Host Sports vania has announced Katherine and 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 10 a.m. and Doremus of Scotch Plains was named 7 p.m.; Sundays at 10 a.m.; and Tues- Education Seminar January 26 to the Dean’s List for the fall semes- days at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. EDISON – Kessler Rehabilitation open to all parents, coaches and stu- ter of the 2011-2012 academic year. The Westfield High School TV pro- Center, in conjunction with The dent-athletes in the community. To qualify for Dean’s List, a stu- duction team, with the support of the Wardlaw-Hartridge School, will “We are proud to host this impor- dent must earn a quality point aver- Board of Education, provides the time present a free seminar on Repetitive tant community event to help stu- age of 3.5 or higher (based on 4.0) and talent to make these meetings Sports Injuries and Benefits of Cross dent-athletes, as well as their parents during the semester. accessible to the public. Training on Thursday, January 26, at and coaches, understand the risk of 7 p.m. at the school, located at 1295 repetitive sports injuries and how to

Inman Avenue in Edison. Onsite reg- prevent them through proper cross istration begins at 6:45 p.m. training,” said Ryan Oliveira, the St. B arth olom e w A cad emy Kessler physical therapists will dis- school’s athletic trainer. cuss the risks and prevention of inju- For more information, contact ath- The Catholic Academy ries associated with year-round par- letic trainer Ryan Oliveira at (908) that makes a difference in your child’s life. ticipation in sports and offer cross- 754-1882, Ext. 146 or training strategies. The seminar is [email protected].

Serving children U of New Haven Full day Pre-K in grades Fully Integrated Wallace Receives Announces Dean’s List & Kindergarten Pre-K – 8th Technology WEST HAVEN, Conn. — Mat- Degree from Clemson thew Boyle of Cranford was named CLEMSON, S. C. — Dylan Eliza- 2032 Westfield Avenue to the Dean’s List at the University of beth Wallace of Westfield, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 New Haven for the fall 2011 semes- 908.322.4265 ter. Full-time undergraduate students Sociology from Clemson University must have a 3.50 or better cumulative in December. GPA for the semester to be eligible Wallace was among 1,121 students Call for information or visit: www.stbacademy.org for the Dean’s List. who received degrees at the ceremony. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 12, 2012 Page 17 Continuo Arts Offers Music More Education News Opportunity, European Travel WESTFIELD - Members of the The Continuo Arts Foundation Kean University Presents Continuo Arts Children and Youth offers ensembles for singers and Ensembles will travel to Rome, musicians of all ages, from six to Vatican City, Assisi and Prague to past sixty, locally and around the International Film Series perform in the Festival world. Founded in 2007 by Candace UNION - Kean University will of his past unresolved homicide Internazionale Di Arte Per Giovani Wicke, The Continuo Arts Founda- present an International Film Se- cases and for his unreciprocated Musicisti conducted by Candace tion and Choruses have already ries of Academy Award nominated love with his superior, Esposito re- Wicke on November 23-December made a mark on the international and winning films by artists from lives a past that rises up before his 1, 2012. artistic scene in such notable ven- Canada, Japan, Argentina, Israel eyes and awakens all his demons. Last year’s festival was the first ues as Carnegie Hall, Vatican City and Mexico from January 29 Telling the story from the past be- international youth-oriented event and Prague, in addition to local through February 26. The series comes a narrow, winding path he designed to promote and present concerts and appearances. will be presented in the Jules must take to understand and find the great artists of tomorrow by Singers in the Continuo Arts en- Schwartz Lecture Hall of Kean justification for his own life and to featuring the world’s finest youth sembles have presented three world University’s newly constructed en- give some meaning to the years choirs, orchestras, and directors. premieres of major compositions vironmentally “green” Science and remaining to him. Continuo Arts is accepting new for chorus and orchestra, been Technology (STEM) Building, on “From Israel comes Ajami,” a film singers for the 2012 season ages 7 filmed for a documentary and re- Kean University’s east campus. by Scandar Copti and Yaron Shani to 18 who will have performances corded the cd release of “Requiem On Sunday, January 29, at 3 p.m. and Academy Award nominee Best in local community concerts, com- for My Mother”. the series begins with “Water,” a Foreign Language Film (2009) on munity service appearances as well The Continuo Arts Foundation, a film by Deepa Mehta (Canada, Sunday, February 19, at 3 p.m. This as the opportunity to travel and per- non-profit 501-c-3 organization, re- 2005). Chuyia, a child already mar- powerful crime drama is set on the form abroad. ceives support from memberships, ried, but living with her parents, streets of Jaffa’s Ajami neighbor- In addition to expanding to individual donors, corporations and PARTY WITH STYLE…The Mountainside Education Foundation (MEF) cel- becomes a widow at eight-years- hood, a melting pot of cultures and Prague, the 2012 Festival includes foundations. Its recent programs ebrated the season in style with a Holiday Party at The Primavera Regency in Stirling old. By tradition, she is unceremo- conflicting views among Jews, Mus- a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have been supported by the Hyde on December 17. The well-attended event helped to raise over $8,000 to be used for niously left with a group of wid- lims and Christians. It is told celebrate Mass in Vatican City with and Watson Foundation, Westfield technology improvements within the district. The mission of the MEF is to provide an ongoing and centralized source of financial and other resources to assist the ows forced into poverty at a temple through a cross section of the city’s His Holiness Pope Benedict XIV. Foundation, Manley Winser Foun- in the holy city of Varanasi during inhabitants: a young Israeli fight- Not only will singers participate in dation, Summit Area Public Foun- Mountainside School District in the development and sponsorship of additional educational programs and other projects that maintain and enhance the quality of monsoon season. The film ing a criminal vendetta against his Festival rehearsals and perfor- dation, a Union County HEART education. Pictured are MEF Board of Trustee members Judy Wargaski and Elisa chronicles the Hindu widows liv- family, a Palestinian refugee work- mances with outstanding ensembles grant, and others. Roland, flanked by Holiday Party Chairpersons Lauren Ferraro and Sherri DeNora. ing a life of austerity in an ashram ing illegally to finance a life-saving from around the world, they will Information and registration de- Members of the Mountainside community who would like to donate to the MEF can by the river Ganges set in 1938 surgery, a Jewish police detective also tour the great sites of Rome, tails may be found on the website send all donations payable to the MEF at P.O. Box 1203, Mountainside, N.J. 07092. when Gandhi’s party is making obsessed with finding his missing Assisi and Prague for a total musi- on the choral program page, inroads in women’s rights. Amid brother and an affluent Palestinian cal, educational and cultural en- www.continuoarts.com or by call- all this water, the work questions dreaming of a future with his Jew- richment experience. ing (908) 264-5324. SPF School Board Announces whether rebirth is possible or if ish girlfriend. As their stories inter- tradition drowns all. sect – and the film’s narrative shifts “Departures,” a film by Yojiro back and forth in time – a dramatic Legendary Soprano to Candidacy Information Takita (Japan, 2008) is the Acad- collision of different worlds and SCOTCH PLAINS —The Scotch Kit” online at www.njsba.org. Pub- emy Award winner for Best For- the tragic consequences of enemies Plains-Fanwood School District has lished by the New Jersey School Boards eign Language Film screened on living as neighbors is revealed. Perform with NJ Symphony announced it has information available Association, the School Board Candi- Sunday, February 5, at 3 p.m. Daigo “Pan’s Labyrinth,” a film By NEWARK — The New Jersey Sym- destino Overture, Strauss Jr.’s Die for citizens interested in running for a date Kit includes a nominating peti- Kobayashi is a devoted cellist in Guillermo del Toro (Mexico, 2006) phony Orchestra (NJSO) and New Fledermaus Overture and Dvoøák’s vacant seat on the board of education. tion, information about legal qualifica- an orchestra that has just been dis- garnered three Academy Awards for Jersey Performing Arts Center Slavonic Dance Op. 46, No. 8. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board tions for school board candidacy and solved and he finds himself with- Best Cinematography, Best Art Di- (NJPAC) present Renée Fleming One of the most beloved and cel- of Education will have two full 3-year the role of the school board member. out a job. He answers a classified rection and Best Makeup, to be with the NJSO, a one-performance- ebrated musical ambassadors of our terms open for Scotch Plains and one Information about the New Jersey ad entitled “Departures” thinking shown on Sunday, February 26, at 3 only program on Sunday, January time, Ms. Fleming captivates audi- full 3-year term open for Fanwood in School Ethics Act and important dates it is an advertisement for a travel p.m. Pan’s Labyrinth unfolds 29, at 3 p.m. in NJPAC’s Prudential ences with her sumptuous voice, the April 17 annual school election, Mr. in the school election process are also agency only to discover that the through the eyes of Ofelia, a dreamy Hall. The incomparable soprano consummate artistry and compel- Davis, spokesperson for the school included in the kit. job is actually for a funeral profes- little girl who is uprooted to a rural Renée Fleming joins the Orchestra ling stage presence. board, announced today. “One of the most meaningful contri- sional. While his wife and others military outpost commanded by her for a program featuring Ravel’s Tickets range in price from $29 Candidates must file a nominating butions that a citizen can make to their despise the job, Daigo takes a cer- new stepfather. Powerless and Shéhérazade and other favorites. to $125 and are available for pur- petition with the local school board in community is serving on their local tain pride in his work and begins to lonely in a place of unfathomable Under the baton of NJSO Music chase from NJPAC by phone at order to get their name on the ballot for board of education,” said Raymond R. perfect the art of “Nokanshi,” act- cruelty, Ofelia lives out her own Director Jacques Lacombe, Ms. 1.888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722), the annual school election. The current Wiss, NJSBA president. “I encourage ing as a gentle gatekeeper between dark fable as she confronts mon- Fleming will sing arias from La online at www.njpac.org or at the deadline to submit the nominating pe- all interested citizens to consider school life and death, between the de- sters both otherworldly and human. bohème (both Puccini’s and NJPAC box office at One Center tition is 4 p.m. Monday, February 27. board membership. It doesn’t require a parted and the family of the de- Award-winning filmmaker Leoncavallo’s operas), Puccini’s Street in Newark. They are avail- The election is scheduled for Tuesday, degree in education, or a background parted. The film follows his pro- Guillermo del Toro delivers a Tosca, Dvoøák’s Rusalka, Gounod’s able for purchase from the NJSO by April 17. in politics. However, it does require a found and sometimes comical jour- unique, richly imagined gothic fairy Faust and Lehár’s Vilja. The NJSO phone at 1.800.ALLEGRO. This Prospective school board candidates sincere interest in the community, its ney with death as he uncovers the tale set against the postwar repres- will also perform orchestral selec- performance is part of the NJPAC can obtain a “School Board Candidate children, and their education.” wonder, joy and meaning of life sion of Franco’s Spain. It is a time- tions including Verdi’s La forza del Bank of America Classical Series. and living. less tale of good and evil, bravery On Sunday, February 12, at 3 and sacrifice, love and loss. POPCORN™ p.m., another Academy Award win- All movies in the International ner for Best Foreign Language Film Series are screened at 3 pm. Film, “The Secret in their Eyes” Tickets are $8 standard or $5 with a ‘A Dangerous Method’ continues the series. This film by Kean University ID and can be pur- Juan Jose Campanella (Argentina, chased by calling Kean Stage Box Worth Risking 2009) features a retired federal Office at (908) 737.SHOW (7469), 3 and ½ popcorns justice agent, Benjamín Espósito, online at www.keanstage.com, or at One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent who is writing a novel, using an Kean University’s Wilkins Theater old closed case as the source mate- Box Office, 1000 Morris Avenue. By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER psychology. However, truth is the rial. Hoping to find closure for one Film Critic filmmaker probably had to dumb it Esoteric, a bit obscure and yet none- down to make it accessible. theless absorbing, director David He must have, if I think I under- Ang Tatlong Rondalista Cronenberg’s “A Dangerous Method” stand it. Expect intense conversations chronicles what very well may be that begin with, “Yes, but if that’s so, Due at Library Jan. 22 one of the earliest psychological dra- it follows that...” To which the first SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Local Residents to mas. Or more correctly, the first one claimant inevitably removes yet an- Plains Public Library will present occurring just after the terminol- other layer of the onion skin that is GOOD NEIGHBORS…Girl Scout Troop 641 from Evergreen Elementary put “Ang Tatlong Rondalista” (ATR) on Graduate from ogy, now so common, came into our psyche. It can get pretty brutal, their finest raking skills to use and helped a neighbor at the same time. The girls Sunday, January 22, at 2 p.m. as part use. Dr. Jung meets Dr. Freud and though no one in the theater I saw it raked the lawn of Barbara Dumont of Scotch Plains and then enjoyed some hot of the library’s diverse programs Centenary College our libidos will never be the same. in ran out screaming, “I don’t feel chocolate. available to the public. HACKETTSTOWN - Centenary It’s Zurich, 1904, and Sabina that way about my mother at all!” During the hour-long perfor- College will hold its 137th January Spielrein, a horribly hysterical, The fascinating thing is, for all the mance, ATR will play Filipino folk Commencement on Saturday, Janu- young Russian woman is brought, upper crust ruminations and deep Exhibit to Explore Textile songs as well as a number of western ary 14, at the John M. Reeves Student completely fettered, to Dr. Carl thoughts divulged, director music pieces. Lito David plays the Recreation Center located on the Jung’s clinic in a last ditch hope Cronenberg, who made his bones in bandurria, Rudy Reyes the guitar, College’s campus in Hackettstown. that he might cure her. To the back- the shock-and-awe horror genre, Elements in Contemp. Art and Leon de Lara, the laud. Renee Behrens from Cranford will drop of his own, antithetically subtle manages a rather fluid, rarely staid SUMMIT - Textility an exhibition tile arts—cloth or thread, crochet or This three-man rondalla is an off- graduate with a Master of Business uneasiness, the physician speculates scenario. Supported by some swell, that explores the inventive ways con- embroidery, for instance—and using shoot of a bigger group called Uni- Administration degree. aloud to his wife that this patient mood-evoking sets with just the right, temporary artists employ materials, them to convey elements like color and versity of the Philippines Alumni Alexandra Hellenbrecht from may be a candidate for the “talking period-identifying appurtenances, the concepts, and processes associated with line. And some artists are creating work and Friends Rondalla (UPA&FR) Cranford will graduate with a Bach- cure.” story achieves its deserved signifi- textiles to convey their ideas will open that suggests fabric or textiles to incor- that has been actively playing at elor of Science degree. Let the analysis begin. We’ve seen cance. at The Visual Art Center of New Jersey porate a sense of the woven, knotted or cultural events for the past 18 years. Teresa Francisco from Westfield will such morbid memories and causes Remember, it wasn’t that long ago on Friday, January 13, 6 - 8 p.m. and stitched. The concert will be open to the graduate with a Master of Business unearthed before, but perhaps never that society thought nothing of toss- runs through April 1. Textility, a group survey of 28 artists, public without charge. No registra- Administration degree. with such historical import. Oh…I ing its psychologically challenged Many artists today are producing will examine art that draws from and is tion is required. The Scotch Plains The keynote speaker, Rochelle don’t remember if good wife Emma population into dungeon-like institu- paintings and sculptures that resemble immersed in this textile sensibility. Public Library is located at 1927 Hendricks, acting Secretary of Higher (Sarah Gadon), pregnant with their tions, never to be heard from again. or reference textiles, using traditional Textility is co-curated by Mary Bir- Bartle Avenue, one block from Park Education for the State of New Jersey, first child, asks the pioneering phy- In fact, we’re fairly assured that a fate materials like paint, canvas, wood, pa- mingham, Art Center Curator, and Avenue, in the center of the town- will address a graduating class of 264 sician if Sabina (Keira Knightley) not too much better might have be- per and glass. Other artists are appro- Joanne Mattera, a New York-based art- ship. students. is pretty, but you get the gist. See! fallen Sabina were it not for her upper priating materials and techniques tra- ist, curator, and art blogger. “Textility” Freud is right. It’s all about sex. middle class background and Dr. ditionally associated with fiber or tex- is a word the curators created to express Well, in this case it is, kind of, Jung’s interest. the idea of art that has some material or The Cranford Dramatic Club maybe. But just to be sure, let’s put As it is, a good deal of the treat- Town Book Store conceptual quality related to textiles. a call in to the illustrious Dr. ments and theories, both then and still Observing what they consider a trend Announces Auditions for Carousel Sigmund Freud, pontificating ad now, are pretty nightmarish. Such con- in contemporary art, they conceived CRANFORD – The Cranford Dra- graphs. nauseam in his dark, Vienna office ditions are bound to prevail when al- to Host Illustrator this exhibition to pose the questions: matic Club announced auditions for Carousel runs Fridays and Satur- and smoking more cigars in a day most half of your citizenry isn’t really “Who is making work with fiber and Carousel will be held Thursday, Janu- days May 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, and than General Grant did in a week. sure if it wants to help its less fortunate Frank Thompson textiles or work that suggests fiber and ary 12, beginning at 7 p.m., Saturday, Sundays, May 6 and 13 at the CDC Portrayed effectively by Viggo numbers. Happily, there are moments WESTFIELD - Meet Frank Thomp- textiles?” and “How and why are artists January 14, beginning at 1 p.m. and Theatre in Cranford. Mortensen, he becomes a pen pal in time when compassion clicks in son, illustrator of the beautiful new doing this, and why now?” Sunday, January 15, beginning at 1 Please prepare two contrasting 16- and then a friend of the admiring folks and they realize the true mean- children’s book, “Sunbelievable” on The exhibition will utilize all three p.m. at the Cranford Dramatic Club, bar cuts (you may not be asked to adherent. ing of civilization. Saturday, January 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 Art Center galleries and will incorpo- 78 Winans Ave., Cranford. Audi- perform both) in the style of the show. Still, though crouched right Such is the medical renaissance we p.m. at The Town Book Store. rate a broad range of materials and tions are for those individuals 16 or Pop, rock and contemporary theatre alongside Herr Doctor at the are made privy to as Jung sets about Sunbelievable is a humorous, beau- media including painting, sculpture, older. music is not appropriate. Please bring embattlements declaring their medi- not only to cure Sabina of her deep, tifully illustrated, educational/science works on paper, and installation. A Children 8-15 years old interested sheet music in the correct key. An cal revolution, Dr. Jung, convinc- dark demons, but to virtually change picture book about the sun for children fully illustrated catalogue with essays in auditioning for Snow Children accompanist will be provided. In ad- ingly played by Michael her emotional makeup. But aha, de- ages 4 to 8. Jo Ann Kairys, a profes- by Birmingham and Mattera will ac- should attend the auditions on Sat- dition to a vocal audition, there will be Fassbender, has an opinion or two tracts Freud, this is where we good sional science writer, has teamed with company the exhibition. Participating urday, January 14, or Sunday, Janu- a brief movement call. Sneakers and of his own. While it ultimately doctors separate. Nope, he says, cure her physician son, artist and teacher artists: Joell Baxter, Caroline Burton, ary 15. Callbacks (including a dance comfortable street or dance clothes seems that Freud would rather he yes, change, no…we are hardwired, Frank Thompson, and one of NASA’s Sharon Butler, Mary Carlson, Jennifer audition for some adult ensemble are fine. You will be given time to didn’t, in time it leads to a lively for all intents and purposes, to the top scientists to create a children’s book Cecere, Pip Culbert, Elisa D’Arrigo, roles) will be held Saturday, January change. and edifying discussion. Voila! The serial number we were issued. that cleverly melds hilarious storytelling Grace DeGennaro, Barbara Ellmann, 21, beginning at 1 p.m. For a role breakdown visit footings for psychoanalysis are laid. Beats me, though I’ve no doubt with science and nature. Carly Glovinski, Elana Herzog, Liz Howard produces, Juan Pineda www.cdctheatre.org and any questions Making it a triangle, though not professional and amateur shrinks Frank Thompson is an artist and art Marietta Hoferer, Nava Lubelski, directs, Valerie Pineda musically di- can be emailed to quite in the conventional sense, alike will have a field day disagree- teacher who has taught in Westfield Stephen Maine, Lael Marshall, Derick rects and Fausto Pineda choreo- [email protected]. Sabina, as both a case history and one ing to their hearts content As for the public schools for 19 years. His love for Melander, Sam Messenger, Sam who also aspires to a career in the rest of us, I remind of the apocry- photo manipulation and all things Moyer, Lalani Nan, Aric Obrosey, emerging psychiatry, becomes an in- pha attributed to Freud, whereas fantastical has made creating Gelah Penn, Debra Ramsay, Susan Still tegral catalyst to the doings. And yep, “Sometimes a cigar is just a good “Sunbelievable” and unique and won- Scott, Arlene Shechet, Susanna Starr, for all the noble talk of science and smoke.” Meaning it’s a safe bet I derful experience. While he has en- Leslie Wayne, Ken Weathersby and objectivity, before long “A Danger- have no subconscious motive for joyed working in many mediums, this Peter Weber. ous Method” adds a steamy love story recommending “A Dangerous is his first time illustrating children’s Founded in 1933, the Visual Arts to its highfalutin discourse. Method.” literature. Center of New Jersey is the state’s While it is hardly as impossible as … Meet Frank Thompson at The Town largest organization dedicated exclu- Freud’s “The Interpretation of “A Dangerous Method,” rated R, Book Store located at 270 East Broad sively to viewing, making and learning Dreams,” viewers educated by Mr. is a Sony Pictures Classics release Street in Westfield (corner of East Broad about contemporary art. Comprising a Cronenberg’s film, adapted from John directed by David Cronenberg and and Elmer Streets). If you are unable to renowned studio school and a thriving Kerr’s book by Christopher Hamp- stars Michael Fassbender, Keira attend this event, feel free to call The exhibition, education and programming ton, might feel they deserve three Knightley and Viggo Mortensen. Town Book Store at (908) 233-3535 to schedule, the Art Center welcomes over credits toward a master’s degree in Running time: 99 minutes reserve an autographed copy. 60,000 visitors each year. Page 18 Thursday, January 12, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

Coffee With Conscience Series to Host Red Molly WESTFIELD - The Coffee With professional theatre actor before re- Westfield Community Players’ Rehearsal for Conscience Concert Series contin- leasing her solo album, Just Across ues its twelfth season by presenting the Water, in 2000. She went on to the acclaimed female trio, Red Molly, release two albums with power folk Murder Reveals Killer Entertainment in concert on Saturday, January 21, at quartet CC Railroad, Smile What- the First United Methodist Church of ever (2001) and Black Horse Motel By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY lady Monica Welles (Angel Duncan) play he has been crafting over the last culprit. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Westfield, 1 East Broad Street (cor- (2004). Scott Alarik, of the the Bos- commits suicide after the opening night year. The former actors, producer and Dennison’s new play is used as a ner of North Avenue) in Westfield. ton Globe writes, “Everything Red WESTFIELD—Now playing week- cast party at her New York City apart- director of the old show gather onto the means to, in Hamlet’s words, “catch Doors will open at 7:30 and the con- Molly sings is delivered with tick- ends at the Westfield Community Play- ment. Her husband-to-be, Alex stage to see what Dennison is offering the conscience” of the killer. As the cert begins at 8 p.m. Admission is tight arrangements, crystalline vo- ers, Rehearsal for Murder, by Richard Dennison (A.J. Liana), the playwright them as roles in his new work. We learn theater ensemble starts reading the new $19 on line and $23 at the door. cals, and caramel harmonies. But what Levinson and William Link is billed as of Chamber Music, however, does not quickly that everyone connected with scenes, personal connections to the Red Molly came into being in the is most striking is the ardor they bring a “theater lover’s play.” That is because believe for a minute that it was a sui- this play reading, in fact, was involved murder unfold. Dennison forces the wee hours of a summer night, at a to everything they do, whether snug- it deals with actors and uses a “play cide. So on the one-year anniversary of with Chamber Music exactly a year five suspects to read through new scenes hilltop campsite at the 2004 Falcon gling into the sweet parochialism of within a play” technique. The murder her death, Dennison sets a trap to find ago when Monica died. – scenes that reveal possible motives Ridge Folk Festival. Not yet ready to an old spiritual, or the gritty pathos of mystery starts out simply and builds to out the truth behind Monica’s death. The playwright brings in the detec- for each person to have killed his be- sleep, these women, who had long a Gillian Welch tune. They come on the requisite climax with a few twists At the top of the show, Dennison tive who originally investigated the case, loved. Tensions flair and revelations admired each other’s solo work, be- less like stars strutting for their min- and turns along the way. enters a darkened Broadway theater Lt. McElroy, to watch the reading in an are made and denied. gan sharing favorite songs by other ions than pals sharing their favorite It is the opening night of a Broadway illuminated by a stage work light to attempt to convince him Monica’s death What makes director Brian Remo’s songwriters. Before long, Laurie songs. In the friendly world of the play, Chamber Music, when leading prepare for the first reading of the new was murder and to help him catch the Westfield production so special is great MacAllister, Abbie Gardner and coffeehouse, that remains a casting and superior acting ability. A Carolann Solebello were singing in starmaking quality.” tight set design by the director and Bill three-part harmony on songs by con- This concert will benefit the the McMeekan add to it. Narrator of the temporary writers, bluegrass stan- Keith Knost Special Needs Fund. story line for act one and star of the dards, old-time southern gospel, and Tickets can be purchased online in piece is A.J. Liana as Dennison who is classic American tunes. By sunrise, advance by going to able to draw the audience into his per- Redy Molly was born. redmolly3.eventbrite.com sonal story and make us believe his Since that pivotal night, Red Molly For more info about this concert heartache and passion. has performed at a number of excel- and the featured artists, please visit Bella Lamb, the rich producer of lent venues in the northeast and is redmolly3.eventbrite.com Chamber Music, is brilliantly played steadily garnering a devoted regional The Coffee With Conscience Con- by Laura Casey whose glamour, de- fan base. They have opened shows cert Series is a seven-show series meanor and accent shout wealth and for artists such as Aztec Two-Step, running from October through May power. In Act II, Ms. Casey’s character Catie Curtis, Jonathan Edwards, Jef- at the First United Methodist Church expresses anger with the right touch of frey Gaines, John Hammond, of Westfield. The Series supports the aristocratic disdain. Johnsmith, Michael Smith, Bill following charities: Contact We Care Karen Daniels, played by Kristina Staines and David Wilcox. (Westfield), Homefirst (Plainfield), Hernandez, portrays a character that The magic of Red Molly most likely Habitat for Humanity (Plainfield), shows the most growth. As the former stems from the richness and diversity the Community Food Bank of NJ young understudy of Monica, in the of each member’s “pre-Molly” expe- (Hilside) and the Keith Knost Special time lapse of a year she has blossomed riences. Laurie (vocals, guitar, banjo) Needs Fund (Mountainside). Each in confidence and style, as she reminds left a career in psychology to pursue beneficiary has at least one concert her colleagues, from “innocent ingénue music. She worked for several years dedicated to it during the season. The to leading lady.” Every part of her as a backup singer, and also released Coffee With Conscience Concert Se- being suggests that transformation. two solo albums, These Old Clothes ries is sponsored by Ahrre’s Coffee Ami Martino adorably plays the char- (1999) and The Things I Choose To Roastery at 104 Elm Street in acter Sally Bean, Dennison’s secretary Do (2004). Westfield and is further supported by from Maine where he has holed up for Abbie (vocals, Dobro, guitar) stud- a generous grant from the Westfield the year writing the script. She steals ied classical flute as a child and di- Service League, and a few other pri- every scene she is in with her quirky rected/arranged a cappella music at vate donations – which are enthusi- mannerisms and over-the-top fidget- Boston University. In 2004, she re- astically encouraged. ing. leased her first solo album, My Cra- For more information about the In the role of Monica Welles, the ziest Dream, with her father (jazz Coffee With Conscience Concert Se- lovely Angel Duncan gets plenty of pianist Herb Gardner), and is influ- ries, the upcoming performance, or Susan Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times stage time because of the flashbacks. enced by her mother’s longtime love ways to get involved, visit NO MORE ‘REHEARSALS’…Alex Dennison (A.J. Liana) accuses five people of murdering his fiancée while the ghostly She clearly could be a flamboyant film of bluegrass music. In 2006, Abbie www.coffeewithconscience.org. You figure of his intended, Monica Welles (Angel Duncan), looms in the background. Westfield Community Players’ production star. Her leading man David Matthews of Rehearsal for Murder continues weekends through January 21. Tickets can be reserved at (908) 232-1221. released a second solo album, Honey can also call the Concert Hotline at (Craig Tiede) is the stereotyped hand- on My Grave. (908) 412-9105 or send an e-mail to some, ladies’ man. Carolann (vocals, guitar, bass, [email protected]. Volunteers are al- Another of the five suspects, the mandolin) spent several years as a ways appreciated. director Lloyd Andrews is played by March Schumacher whose veteran sta- tus onstage is evident. When Lloyd reads his lines for Dennison, Mr. Schumacher spews the perfect amount Cajamarca and Maxime to of righteous indignation at being named a suspect. Peter Curley, as Leo, has the right combination of impetuous youth Exhibit at Les Malamut and energy to have the audience place UNION - The Les Malamut Art learn while capturing photographs him on the list of possible suspects. Gallery will host a photography ex- that have even more meaning be- Ken Webb and producer of Rehearsal hibition by two Union County art- hind them.” Any questions or com- for Murder Steve Lemenille have no- ists, Heather Cajamarca of Roselle ments about her work can be sent to table appearances at the play’s end. Park, and Laverne Maxime of heathercajamarca@gmail,com or Using the “play within a play” is an Scotch Plains. The show, titled “Lib- (908) 259-5559. ancient technique. Many stage “who- erty” will feature images of histori- All artwork is available for pur- dun-its” withhold clues so that the au- cal places in the United States, in- chase by contacting the artists. dience is surprised by the finale. This is cluding the Capital and Statue of The Gallery is located on the no different. Rehearsal for Murder loves Liberty. It will open on Wednesday, lower level of the Union Public Li- the old bait-and-switch technique January 18, and continue through brary, 1980 Morris Avenue, Union. the future of space exploration though, so do not even try to figure out Wednesday, February 29. The exhibit is free and open to the who has really done what. Just sit back Ms. Cajamarca and Ms. Maxime public during regular library hours. and wait for the surprising, if not im- have teamed up to exhibit together It is handicapped accessible. For plausible, reveal. in the Scotch Plains Library, The further information visit Step into the future in this new exhibition Casano Community Center, the lesmalamutartgallery.web.officelive.com that transports visitors to the Moon, Mars, and Winter Fever Toy Show Cranford Library and the Gallery- or call (908) 851-5450. beyond as it boldly explores humanity’s on-the-Boulevard in the Kenilworth Set for January 29 Library. In addition, Ms. Cajamarca next steps in space. VOORHEES - On Sunday, January had a solo show at Pearl Street Gal- 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the 5th lery and participated in a group Winter Fever Toy Show will take place exhibit at the New Brunswick Blood at its new location, The Mansion, 3000 Center. Main Street, Voorhees. Admission is Ms. Maxime, born in Trindad, $5, Children under the age of 12 free. moved to the United States in 1991. Early buyers pay $10 for entry at 9 As an amateur photographer, she a.m. Parking is free. has spent time exploring New Jer- An indoor all weather event, the toy sey, New York, Pennsylvania and show will feature up to 200 tables of Washington, D.C. with her Nikon new, antique, and collectible toys for D70. She holds a Bachelor’s degree sale from unique toy dealers from the in Computer Science from Rutgers east coast. The show promises to have University and works in informa- a diversity of toys from 1900s to the tion technology. For more informa- present. tion concerning her photography, For map or information on attend- she can be reached at ing or participating in this show visit [email protected] or (908) www.toyshows.org or call (856) 302- 232-3382. 3606. Ms. Cajamarca a Wisconsin na- tive, moved to New Jersey seven years ago. She states “Being able to visit historical places with my cam- Statue of Liberty by era in hand has made it possible to Heather Cajamarca

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Major funding has been provided by The Lila Wallace-Reader’s Digest Endowment Fund. vey their ideas, will open at The Visual Art Center of New Jersey on Friday, Additional support is generously provided by Mary and David Solomon. January 13, from 6 - 8 p.m. and run Presented with special thanks to NASA. through April 1. Above, “Wherewithal,” an encaustic by Barbara Ellmann, is part of the exhibit. See story page 17. The Capital by Laverne Maxime Page S-1 Thursday, January 12, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary BARBERS WIN KEY BOUTS, MARKOVITCH NIPS OPOKU, MURRAY PINS,CHRISTIANO WINS Blue Devil Wrestlers Step Up, Cage Cougars, 45-18 By DAVID B. CORBIN pinned Kevin Quigley with a wrist, nelson and body press. Earlier, tilt with an arm bar, half nelson in second period, Kalimtzis pinned Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Kania attempted three short arm half-nelson move in 1:24. After the first period, then he pinned Fresh off a decisive victory over Nick Kalimtzis received a forfeit Helmstetter in 2:29 using an arm drags but came up short on all Anthony Aldana in 3:30 using a bar stack. Roselle Park, the Westfield High three. at 113-lbs, Westfield had a com- double arm bar stack at 120-lbs. School wrestling team stepped fortable 27-3 lead. “Mike is a kid who is preparing At 106-lbs, Blue Devil John Facing Mike Helmstetter at 126- for Atlantic City. He’s doing ev- up another rung on the ladder of Fuller recorded a takedown then Cougar freshman Gavin Murray, lbs, Blue Devil Mike Kalimtzis Union County powerhouses with erything right. He was under con- a convincing, 45-18 victory over trol the whole way,” Blue Devil the Cranford Cougars in Cranford Head Coach Glen Kurz said. on January 6. “I knew I could do it. The past The 3-0 Blue Devils dropped two years was a mix up. I was the last four dual meets with ready mentally. I wanted to get Cougars – 2011 (38-24), 2010 the job done. I wanted to put an (44-22), 2008 (42-33), 2007 end to that mental lapse,” (48-24). Their last win came in Kalimtzis said. 2006 when they eked out a 31- At 132-lbs, Cougar Ian Henry 29 thriller that boiled down to the and Nick Valez had another wild final bout where Mark Boyd bout filled with reversals and earned a 5-2 decision over Eric takedowns. In the end, Henry’s Whitney at 171-lbs. three takedowns and three re- In last Friday’s showdown, the versals were good enough for a Blue Devils were ready for action 13-7 decision that made the team and demonstrated it in the first score, 33-12. bout of the evening when Kieran All eyes were focused on the Cline took Cougar Nick Diaz to 138-lb bout when Cougar Corey the mat and turned him to his Birch and Matt Barber faced off back with a wrist-and-half nelson at center mat. After a scoreless maneuver to record a fall in 1:46 first period, Barber took the bot- at 182-lbs. The next bout, 195- tom position. After receiving a lbs, was a rock-and-tumble penalty point for locking hands, thriller where Cougar Rob Kessler Barber came out the back door squeaked a 9-8 decision over for a reversal, but Birch answered Ozan Oral. with a reversal. In the third pe- Although the score was low, CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 the tension was high in the 220- lb bout between Blue Devil Nick Knepper and Jeff Weiss. Weiss Please Support recorded an escape in the sec- ond period, but Knepper created Cranford High School a modified heel switch in the third period to win, 2-1. Heavy- Sports Programs weight Kyle Kania gave Westfield David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times a 15-3 lead when he pinned Jon PUTTING HIM IN DOUBLE TROUBLE…Cougar Gavin Murray, top, prepares to pin Blue Devil Anthony Aldana with El-Khoury in 4:32 using a half a double arm bar stack in his 120-lb bout. Murray pinned Aldana in 3:30.

winner of his weight class at the was on a mission to avenge two See & Subscribe at Garden State Classic Holiday previous losses (2011, 2010) and Go BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo Tournament, recorded a back- did so in style. Kalimtzis began door takedown and a two-point with a dump takedown and added Cougars! Submit commentary and items for publishing. a wrist, half-nelson two-point tilt Go and See a Game! Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste in the first period. Early in the Page S-2 Thursday, January 12, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Westfield Blue Devil Matmen Step Up to Cage Cranford Cougars, 45-18 riod, Barber was awarded an- I was glad that happened. Against point. I wanted revenge. I took behind and lift takedown in the WEIGHT SEQUENCE: other penalty point, and Birch strong people my height really him down with a high-crotch second period and added a 182: — Cline (W) p Diaz, 1:46 added an escape. Time ran out doesn’t go well with strength, so dump and turned him to his back takedown in the third period to 195: — Kessler (C) d Oral, 9-8 and Barber picked up a 4-3 deci- it was like his weakness. I just in the beginning. He was pretty grab a 5-0 decision over Brian 220: — Knepper (W) d Weiss, 2-1 Hwt: — Kania (W) p ElKhoury, 4:32 strong, but I knew I could take it Bulger at 170-lbs. 106: — Fuller (W) p Quigley, 1:24 to him,” Barber said. “We were expecting a battle. 113: — N. Kalimtzis (W) won forfeit “He did a great job on his feet, My kids prepared for a battle. 120: — Murray (C) p Aldana, 3:30 and he did a great job on top. He They were prepared to go. They 126: — Kalimtzis (W) p Helmstetter, [Dwyer] was fighting off his belly. wanted this. Cranford has taken 2:29 He really opened it up today,” it to us the last couple of years. 132: — Henry (C) d Valez, 13-7 Coach Kurz said. Kalimtzis lost to Helmstetter the 138: — Barber (W) d Birch, 4-3 In the final bout of the evening, last two years. Dwyer beat Colin 145: — Rotondo (W) p Frediani, 2:10 152: — Markovitch (C) d Opoku, 6-4 Cougar JP Christiano, an NJSIAA Barber last year. These guys had 160: — Barber (W) d Dwyer, 6-0 qualifier last year, recorded an pride, and that took over to- 170: — Christiano (C) d Bulger, 5-0 escape and followed with a slip- night,” Coach Kurz said.

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times IN A TOUGH BOUT…Cougar Corey Birch, left, Blue Devil Matt Barber are engaged in a tough bout at 138-lbs. Barber pulled out a 4-3 victory sion. wrestled him the way I wanted to “He is all heart and guts. He’s wrestle,” Markovitch said. into it now. He doesn’t like to Opoku recorded a reversal in lose. We are going to be able to the second period. Markovitch do so much with him,” Coach escaped early in the third period, Kurz said. and Opoku added a takedown to Blue Devil Nick Rotondo make the score, 5-4. Opoku let bounced up to 145-lbs and did Markovitch escape in an effort to some bouncing of his own at Nick tie the score with another Frediani’s expense. Rotondo tal- takedown, but Markovitch held lied a single-leg, front-trip on to record the 6-4 decision. takedown in the first period then “He is very conditioned and took only 10 seconds in the sec- strong. He kept fighting. I did the ond period to pin Ferdiani with a same. I fought a little bit harder,” reverse cradle. Markovitch said. The first of two straight crucial The second major showdown showdowns arrived in the 152-lb was at 160-lbs between Blue Devil bout between undefeated Ellis Colin Barber and Jim Dwyer, who Opoku and Cougar Corey had defeated him by a point last More photos on “Photo Library” Markovitch. Opoku attempted a year. In the first period, Barber high crotch takedown, but converted a barrel roll takedown 12jan06-wf-cr-wrest Markovitch used his height to into a two-point tilt to take a 4-0 walk over Opoku and take him to lead. Barber added a reversal to David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times his back for a four-point move. earn a 6-0 decision. TRYING TO KEEP CONTROL…Cougar JP Christiano, top, tries to maintain control of Blue Devil Brian Bulger in his “I wasn’t really expecting that. “Last year, he beat me by a 170-lb bout. Christiano scored an escape and a pair of takedowns to win, 5-0. Page S-3 Thursday, January 12, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary McCOY 12 RBS, 11 PTS, 5 ASSTS; McGOVERN 8 PTS, 7 RBS; MILLER 10 PTs; GOELLER 9 PTS Cougar Lady Cagers Muzzle Metuchen Bulldogs, 43-29 By DAVID B. CORBIN rebounds, snatched two steals buy a bucket in the first quarter Goeller began the second quar- “They are a good team. They Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and dished out three assists. Jun- and managed to get only a lay- ter with a pair of 3-pointers, and missed a lot of their shots. Their Two teams with 6-1 records ior point guard Jenna Goeller up from Cassie Smith, who went McCoy added five points, while shots were going in and out. That faced off at center court, but the totaled nine points with three on to lead her team with 10 McGovern and Kerry Wischusen benefited us. We came out and home team clearly dominated as from 3-point range. She also points. In the meantime all 17 of (3 assists, 2 rebounds, steal), we shot very well. Defensively, the Cranford High School bas- we played much better. We had ketball Lady Cougars pounced a little bit of a hard time on Friday on the Metuchen Bulldogs, seiz- [January 6 – a 46-43 loss to ing a 32-5, halftime lead to cruise Dayton]. We came out a little to a 43-29 victory in Cranford on slow against Dayton, but we January 9. bounced back from that,” Coach The 7-1 Cougars controlled the Dyer said. boards and sank the needed Miller and Goeller each sank a shots, with the help of a multi- 3-pointer then Miller added a tude of assists in the first half, lay-up in the third quarter, which which enabled them to play all Cranford won, 8-7, making the their bench players in the second score 40-12 to set up a more half. relaxed fourth quarter. “It gives them an opportunity Cougar sophomore Hannah to get some playing time that DeMars, who scored two points they would not necessarily get in in the final quarter, became a other game situations, but they chief thief with four steals, while came out and they did a very adding two assists and a re- good job. They continued where bound. Megan Pringle had two the starters left off,” Cougar Head rebounds and a blocked shot, Coach Jackie Dyer said. and Erin Meixner sank a free Nearly all of the Cougars’ points throw. came as a result of fine assists. “Hannah is aggressive. Some- Junior guard Jessica McCoy times I wish she would be a little scored all 11 of her points in the less unselfish and take the ball a first half and also led the team little bit more to the basket. She with 12 rebounds and five as- will get there,” Coach Dyer said. sists. She also had a pair of Metuchen 2 3 7 17 29 blocks and a steal. Junior for- Cranford 17 15 8 3 43 ward Kaitlin McGovern grabbed six of her seven rebounds in the first quarter and finished the game with eight points, an as- Please Support sist and three blocked shots. “We had a lot of assists. Jess Cranford High School had about 12 rebounds. Kaitlin played very, very well today. We Sports Programs were going for the ball. We were looking to help each other out,” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Coach Dyer said. GOING IN FOR THE LAY-UP…Cougar Jess McCoy, No. 20, goes in for a lay-up against the Metuchen Lady Bulldogs. Senior forward Morgan Miller McCoy finished with 11 points, 12 rebounds and five assists in the 43-29 victory. bucketed eight points, including Go a pair of 3-pointers, pulled four added four assists, two rebounds the Cougars’ points came with who came off the bench, each and a steal. Sophomore guard assists. McGovern and McCoy added two points. The Bulldogs Cougars! Mairead McKeary added two each sank six points, Miller were, once again, ice cold and Probitas Verus Honos points and a rebound. banged her first 3-pointer and managed to sink just three free Go and See a Game! The Lady Bulldogs could not McKeary sank a two-pointer. throws. Page S-4 Thursday, January 12, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Blue Devil Boys Get 2nd, Cougar Girls 3rd at UC Relays The Westfield High School boys Edwards, Sam Eliades and John shot put with a distance of 122- Devils Kaitlyn Johnson, Amanda by the Raiders at 1:54.53. The indoor track team placed third Kirna crossed first in the 4x800 5.75, and Cougars TJ Nichols, JD Marcotullio, Gabrielle Stravach Raiders finished second in the with a total of 37 behind Union meters with a time of 8:30.57, Foye and Greg Miller took fifth and Lily Burtness crossed second SMR at 4:24.74, and the Cou- Catholic at 62 and Rahway at 42 followed by Cougars Mike with a distance of 115-10.25. at 10:24.86. gars finished fifth at 4:43.3. The in the Union County Relays held Zanfardino, George El-Khoury, “I am very pleased with our Cougars Rebecca Shimonov, Raiders also placed second in the at the Jersey City Armory on Chris Witwick and Carl Lieberman teams and how hard they are Devon Cacchione, Megan DMR at 12:33.11, and the Cou- January 6. Cranford tied Eliza- at 8:42.6. Blue Devils Mike working. Our boys team was very Schetelich and Grant finished gars crossed fifth at 13:00.44. beth for sixth with 10 points, and DePaolo and Declan Fitzmaurice competitive also given that we second in the shuttle hurdles at Cranford took fifth in the 4x400 Scotch Plains-Fanwood placed 10 won the team high jump with a took a hit to the annual Model UN 33.47 and qualified for the New at 4:25.08, followed by Blue with 6 points. height of 11-10. trip that some of our boys at- Balance National Meet. The Raid- Devils Johnson, Marcotullio, The Cranford Lady Cougars, The Westfield boys also fin- tended,” Cougar Head Coach ers finished fifth at 33.5. Cou- Sophia Goldschmidt and Sophia who placed in all eight events, ished second in the distance Peter Kane said. gars Kristen VanBenschoten, Devita at 4:27.7. finished second in their meet with medley relay (DMR) with a time Lady Cougars Bryanna Grant Aaryn Wichlens and Alex Krowicki “Many people thought that our a total of 42 behind Union at 56. of 10:58.33. The Blue Devils and Regine Hunter took top hon- took third in the team shot put girls team was finished with the Scotch Plains-Fanwood finished crossed fourth in the sprint med- ors in the high jump with a height with a distance of 89-5.25, fol- graduation of Natalie Englese, fourth with a total of 24. The ley relay (SMR) at 3:42.03, fifth of 9-8. Megan Schetelich, Erin lowed by the Raiders at 87-5. but we are a very strong and Lady Blue Devils placed ninth in the 4x200 at 1:37.45 and sixth Wheatley, Keara Reilly and Megan Grant, Gillian Burke, Ashley proud team that is looking to with 9 points. in the 4x400 at 3:39.85. The Byrnes finished third in the 4x800 McGuire and Hunter placed third leave our mark on 2012,” Coach Blue Devils Dan Luzzi, Tom Raider boys placed third in the with a time of 11:03.05. Blue in the 4x200 at 1:53.01 followed Kane said. Cougar Matmen Top Clifton, Hackettstown, Fall to N. Bergen The Cranford High School wres- CRANFORD 45, HACKETTSTOWN 36 tling team defeated 106: Tony Figueroy (H) p Quigley, 0:27 Hackettstown, 45-36, and Clifton, 120: Helmstetter (C) p Ben Wylie, 1:53 37-30, and lost to North Bergen, 126: Murray (C) p Khilian Bernard, 2:27 132: Henry (C) p Igor Bykov, :45 39-36, in a quad match on Janu- 138: Tyler Kozimor (H) p Birch, 1:06 ary 7. Gavin Murray, Corey 145: Brandon Rothman (H) p Frediani, 5:17 Markovitch and JP Christiano won 152: Markovitch (C) p Freddie Gomez, all three of their bouts. 5:02 160: Dwyer (C) p Scott Anderson, 1:43 NORTH BERGEN 39, CRANFORD 36 170: Christiano (C) won forfeit 106: Devin Garrido (N) p Kevin Quigley, 182: Jacob Deleasa (H) p Diaz, 3:05 0:48 195: Kessler (C) d Joe Clarke, 7-5 120: Gavin Murray (C) p Rick Gonzalez, 220: Weiss (C) p Bruce Gurnowski, 2:38 3:21 285: Ismail Saleh (H) p ElKhoury, 0:42 126: Luis Gonzalez (N) p Mike Helmstetter, 2:28 CRANFORD 37, CLIFTON 30 132: Anthony Giraldo (N) p Ian Henry, 106: Quigley (Cr) p Sean Canfield, 0:59 1:57 113: Clifton won forfeit 138: Tom Maldanado (N) d Corey Birch, 120: Murray (Cr) d Jean DuBois, 6-5 10-5 126: Anthony DePasque (Cl) p 145: Anthony Dabal (N) d Nick Frediani, Helmstetter, 4:34 10-5 132: Henry (Cr) p Rich Naut, 3:45 152: Corey Markovitch (C) p Chris 138: Birch (Cr) d Eynar Ledezma, 10-4 Glaser, 3:30 145: Aaron Millan (Cl) d Frediani, 11-6 160: James Dwyer (C) p Anthony Diaz, 152: Markovitch (Cr) md Steve Naideck, 2:33 13-2 170: JP Christiano (C) p Matt Calle, 2:28 160: James Sonzogni (Cl) d Dwyer, 9-4 182: Nick Diaz (C) p Bryant Villatoro, 170: Christiano (Cr) p Ibraham Saliba, 2:15 2:22 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 195: Rob Kessler (C) p Hector Rosero, 182: Jeremy Soto (Cl) p Kessler, 2:56 COUGAR ATHLETES OF THE WEEK…Bryanna Grant, a junior on the winter track team, scored in three events at 3:09 195: Diaz (Cr) p Dave Kowalczyk, 3:56 the Union County Relays this past weekend to help lead the girls team to a second place finish. Theo Ballas, a senior goalie 220: Jeff Weiss (C) d Eric McMullen, 10-7 220: Edgar Ordonez (Cl) p Weiss, 2:31 on the varsity ice hockey team, had two shut outs against Vernon Township and Jonathan Dayton last week. 285: Nick Garcia (N) p Jon ElKhoury, 2:29 285: ElKhoury (Cr) d Steve Vidal, 8-6 Page S-5 Thursday, January 12, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary NY Giants/Atlanta Game – January 6 – By Jim O’Connor NJ Sport Pics wwwnjsportpics.com

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By CHRISTINA M. HINKE have it to continue to receive I would be more interested in Bruce Underhill told The Westfield Specially Written for The Westfield Leader est priced pursuit vehicle, which longevity. That ordinance was seeing an ordinance passed that Leader that the police depart- is the Charger. Chief Underhill GARWOOD – The borough coun- introduced Tuesday by a vote of grandfathers those employees ment will acquire a two-year lease, said the residual value is three cil on Tuesday introduced two 5-1 with Council President Keith who are in current employ of the at $26,000 each, for two 4x2 times higher than the previous ordinances to revise the longev- Sluka dissenting. borough and those hired after Chevrolet Tahoe pursuit-rated sedans. ity benefits to non-union employ- Councilman James Mathieu said January of this year would not get SUVs and will be the replacement The council met for an execu- ees after Mayor Patricia Mr. Triarsi’s office neglected to longevity,” Mr. Peterson said. patrol vehicle going forward. Ford tive session at the end of the Quattrocchi vetoed the council place an ordinance on longevity “It lets politicians dodge the discontinued the Crown Victoria meeting to discuss issues with vote to approve freezing longev- on the agenda for the October 25, bullet and sticks taxpayers for a pursuit vehicle in 2011. The Tahoe some bidders for the athletic field ity benefits at the end of last year. 2011 meeting after the council’s couple decades,” Councilman Jim price is $1,000 less than the low- complex. The first ordinance, known as Laws and Licenses committee Mathieu said. “We got rid of lon- 12-02, is the same by definition requested it. “There is subterfuge gevity in the DPW in 1993. Five of the mayor vetoed in December, behind this,” Mr. Mathieu said. the seven people do not have it.” and was introduced by a tally of “I resent what you are incur- “I really wish 12-03 was intro- 5-1 Tuesday, with Councilman ring,” the mayor said after Mr. duced last year,” Councilwoman Victor DeFilippo dissenting. Mathieu spoke. Sara Todisco said. Board Attorney Joseph Triarsi Later, Mayor Quattrocchi said in “I am supporting the introduc- tion to both out of respect for both ideas and everyone’s hard work, however my position on longevity is the same,” Ms. Todisco added. She voted against the ordinance to freeze longevity last year. During the workshop meeting, Councilwoman Todisco said she would like to see non-union em- ployees evaluated. She handed out what she called a “broad outline” to the mayor, council and attorney for a new resolution for employee evaluations that would spell out a chain of com- mand, semi-annual evaluations, a new procedure for raises where the borough council would de- termine the pool of money set Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader aside for raises based on the SWEARING IN…Garwood Councilwoman Sara Todisco is sworn in by Mayor budget as well as the percent Patricia Quattrocchi at the reorganization meeting Sunday afternoon, while her raise increase. brother, Brandon Clark, looks on. In the future, Ms. Todisco said she would like to see union em- Calvary Nursery Set To Begin Registration ployees be evaluated as well. On the council’s consent agenda, CRANFORD – Calvary Nursery The preschool offers a morning the council approved to renew a School and Child Care (CNSCC), Nursery School program, full-day one-year contract with QSA for Christina M. HInke for The Westfield Leader located at 108 Eastman Street in Child Care Program and a ANOTHER TERM…Garwood Councilman Louis Petruzzelli is sworn in by preventative maintenance to the Cranford, will hold registration Kindergarten Wrap-Around Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi at the reorganization meeting Sunday afternoon HVAC units at a cost of $6,945, for the 2012-2013 school year. Afternoon Program for all Cranford which includes quarterly mainte- while his son, Anthony, holds the Bible. All new school families are eligible public-school students. On-site nance and labor for service calls. to register beginning at the enrichment opportunities also are Borough Clerk Christina Ariemma annual open house on Saturday, available, as well as extended-day said the second ordinance, known response to resident Bruce said the units are old and are January 21, from 10 a.m. to noon. options for morning-only students. as 12-03, would prohibit new em- Paterson’s inquiry on her opinion repaired often. Private tours also can be arranged CNSCC is licensed by the State of ployees from receiving longevity on longevity, “I’m not favorable Two new police vehicles were in advance by calling the school New Jersey and serves children and allow those who presently to 02; 02 is the older ordinance. also approved. Chief of Police office at (908) 272-3962. ages 2½ to 6. Page S-9 Thursday, January 12, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Citing Conflicts, Cranford Dem Calls for Twp. Attorney to Resign By FRED T. ROSSI ward. Mr. Morin also sounded announced what he called “star- township budget process for 2012 ing 2011 while the other sets Specially Written for The Westfield Leader optimistic that the state Depart- tling news,” that the township’s was under way, and that the town- salaries for certain municipal CRANFORD — The year’s first ment of Environmental Protection 2012 fee to be paid to the Rahway ship committee was beginning to employees. partisan flare-up occurred on (DEP) would be compelled to hold Valley Sewerage Authority will review the budget submissions of At the start of the meeting, in Tuesday when, at the township a public hearing on a permit appli- increase by more than 20 per- various municipal departments which Boy Scout Troop 75 led the committee’s first formal meeting cation filed by the Birchwood Av- cent. While that increase falls with an eye toward cutting ex- flag salute, Mayor Robinson ap- of 2012, Democratic Commis- enue developer so that township outside of the state-imposed 2 penses while maintaining services. pointed Kathy Lewis and Frank sioner Ed O’Malley called for the residents can voice their opposi- percent property tax cap, the The committee introduced two Klapinski to the townhip’s envi- resignation of newly-named town- tion to the proposed development mayor said the increase “is still ordinances that will be voted on ronmental commission. He also ship attorney Phil Morin for what of 360 housing units. money coming out of residents’ next month. One is a bond ordi- issued a proclamation designat- Mr. O’Malley said was a conflict of Near the end of the hour-long pockets.” nance to borrow money to pay off ing today, January 12, as Martin interest related to the appoint- meeting, Mayor David Robinson Earlier, Mr. Kalnins said the tax appeals that were settled dur- Luther King Jr. Day in Cranford. ment. “We’ve been compromised,” Mr. O’Malley said near the end of the CF Makes Appointments for 2012; Morin Named Atny. committee’s meeting, pointing out that Deputy Mayor Andis Kalnins, CRANFORD — The Cranford Mary Sudiak as associate mem- Donovan (all officials were ap- Tomlinson, Ed Trush, Joan a Republican elected last Novem- Township Committee held its an- bers for one-year terms; Nelson pointed to one-year terms). Varanelli, Ben Wiseman, and Dr. ber, had voted last week to ap- nual reorganization meeting on Dittmar as chairman for 2012, and Appointments to the Citizen Fi- Saul Zucker, prove Mr. Morin’s appointment January 2 at which time the fol- Commissioner O’Malley as com- nance Strategy Team: Ann Darby, Appointments to the Grievance even though Mr. Kalnins’ wife had lowing appointments were made: mission Liaison. Richard Feder, Edward Force, Wil- Committee: Daniel Aschenbach, Ed worked for the Union County Re- Mayor for 2012, David Robinson, Mayoral Appointment to Emer- liam Garbarini, Thomas Hannen, Force and Scott Mease as members publican Committee, which is and Deputy Mayor, Andis Kalnins. gency Management Council for Luccio Ricci, Gary Surmay and Andis and Barbara Bilger, Ann Darby, headed by Mr. Morin. Mr. O’Malley Mayoral Appointments of Town- 2012: Interim Township Adminis- Kalnins as deputy mayor/liaison. Henry Dreyer, George Jorn and said the move “undermines trust” ship Commissioners: Commissioner trator/Police Chief Eric Mason, Downtown District Management Michael Plick as alternate members. between residents and the munici- of Finance, Andis Kalnins; Com- coordinator; Police Captain Jo- Corporation appointments are as Larry Fuhro was appointed as pal government and called for an missioner of Public Safety, Lisa seph Van Bergen, and Fire Chief follows: Martha Garcia, resident township historian for the year. “uncompromised” person to be Adubato Nesi; Commissioner Pub- Leonard R. Dolan, 3rd, deputy member for a three-year term Appointments to Morses Creek named as township attorney. lic Works/Engineering, Kevin coordinators, Mayor Robinson, ending December 31, 2014; Gary Flood Control Commission: Com- Mr. Kalnins said there was no Campbell; Commissioner of Public Public Safety Commissioner Lisa Goodman as an owner member missioner/Liaison Kevin Campbell conflict because while his wife had Affairs, Edward O’Malley. Adubato Nesi, Sanitarian Monika for a three-year term ending De- and Richard Marsden, township worked at the county party office Mayoral Appointments to the Koscova, Superintendent of cember 31, 2014; Barry engineer; as a part-time secretary, she had Planning Board: Peter Taylor as a Schools Gayle Carrick, Township O’Donovan as an owner member Other appointments are: Com- left that position just prior to last Class IV member for a four-year Engineer Richard Marsden, Public to fill an unexpired term ending missioner Kalnins, township Rep- November’s election. He noted that term; Timothy Brown as an alter- Works Coordinator Steven December 31, 2013; Stefanie Lalor resentative to planning board, Mr. Morin had been selected nate for a two-year term; Robert Wardell, CENCOM Coordinator as a proprietor member to fill an Class III, for 2012; Commissioner through the appropriate processes. Bovasso as a member of the zon- Gareth Williams,consultant Rob- unexpired term ending December Campbell as commissioner/liai- “I voted [for Mr. Morin’s appoint- ing board of adjustment for four- ert D’Ambola, Construction Code 31, 2012; Martha Garcia as chair- son to the Rahway Valley Sewer- ment] because of his contacts in year term and John Mallon as an Official Richard Belluscio, TV35 person for a one-year term; and age Authority for 2012; Raritan the state,” Mr. Kalnins said. alternate for a two-year term. representative Edward Davenport; Lisa Adubato Nesi as commis- Valley Rail Coalition, William While not echoing his colleague’s Mayoral Appointments to Library citizen representative Margaret sioner/liaison for a one-year term. Wright as liaison and Hugh Welsh call for Mr. Morin’s resignation, Board: Marge Shackell and Patricia (Peg) Pipchick, and support team Appointments to Flood Control as alternate liaison. Democratic Commissioner Kevin Pavlak as members for five-year members Paul Josewitch, Michael Advisory Committee for the year Appointments to Union County Campbell called the situation terms and Andrea Van Bergen as Plick, and Michael Beams. 2012: Commissioner/Liaison District Solid Waste Advisory “awkward” and said it had been an associate member for a one- Board of Education Liaison for Kevin Campbell; Township Engi- Council: Commissioner Kevin handled “poorly,” adding that the year term with Commissioner 2012: Commissioner Andis Kalnins. neer Richard Marsden; Engineer- Campbell as representative, public was entitled to an “ad- O’Malley as commissioner/ liaison. Official appointments are as fol- ing Consultant Gregory Sgroi, Deputy Mayor Andis Kalnins as equate explanation.” Mayoral Appointments to the En- lows: Municipal Judge, Mark Daniel Aschenbach, Cynthia Ballis, alternate representative, Town- In other business, Mr. Morin vironmental Commission: Maria Cassidy, for a three-year term; Jo Ann Boyle, Richard Buontempo, ship Engineer Richard Marsden, said he would be at the municipal Harris and Ann Darby as members Township Attorney, Philip J. Morin, Robert Colonna, John DeCotiis, and sanitarian Monika Koscova; building on Friday afternoon be- for three-year terms; Linda 3rd, for one-year term; Bond Cindy Gallagher, Walter Gallagher, Union County League of Munici- tween 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to confer MacMenamie as a member to fill Counsel, Steven Rogut of Rogut Thomas Hannen, Ellen Hunt, Louis palities: Mayor Robinson as rep- with any residents wishing to pro- an unexpired term ending Decem- McCarthy LLC; Auditors, Suplee Lambe, Ronald Margulis, James resentative and Deputy Mayor vide input into the township’s fil- ber 31, 2011; David DesRochers Clooney & Company of Westfield; Masterson, Nicholas Melchiorre, Andis Kalnins as alternate repre- ings with regard to the motion to as an alternate no. 1 member for Public Defender, John DeMassi of Emil Metz, Elaine Meyer, Joseph sentative; Union County Trans- reconsider a judge’s December a two-year term; Carol Berns, Schiller and Pittenger; municipal Musillo, Michael Pender, Judy portation Advisory Board: Hugh decision to allow the Birchwood Ronald Margulis, Barbara Murphy, prosecutor, Richard Brightman; Pender, Robert Puhak, Jonathan Welsh as township delegate and Avenue development to go for- Ana Pinto, and Mary Reilly and alternate prosecutor, Robert Schrier, Christian Siano, Jeremy Ronald Zuber as alternate.