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Attorneys Spar Over Stop & Shop BEFORE Expansion Plan in Westfield By LAUREN S. BARR Ronald Gasiorowski of Gasiorowski 2.8-acre site.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and Holobinko in Red Bank is rep- Board Chairman Vince Wilt said, WESTFIELD – Cross-examina- resenting objector James Hughes “He didn’t answer it the way you tion of Stop & Shop’s professional of Massachusetts Street. wanted him to…he did answer it.” planner continued and the objec- Cross-examination of Daniel “He answered it evasively,” Mr. tors put on their first witness at McSweeney was conducted by Mr. Gasiorowski responded. Tuesday night’s Westfield Planning Gasiorowski for over two hours, Mr. Gasiorowski also sought an- Board meeting regarding Stop & which at times became contentious swers to questions regarding the Shop’s application for expansion and repetitive. height and length of the retaining of its Elm Street location. At issue were Mr. Gasiorowski’s and sound walls, but it was deemed The company plans to demolish questions regarding the percentage that those questions were more two office buildings at 203 and 195 of the increase in the store’s square geared toward Stop & Shop’s sound Elm Street to enlarge the parking footage. Mr. McSweeney testified expert, who testified before Mr. area and increase the store’s square that due to the elimination of the Gasiorowski was the attorney rep- footage from 35,426 square feet to square footage of the two office resenting Mr. Hughes. 53,555 square feet. buildings being torn down, the “I don’t think it’s fair to the plan- Attorney Howard Geneslaw of 18,000-square-foot increase of the ner, I don’t think it’s fair to the the Gibbons firm in Newark is rep- grocery store represents a “net loss board,” Mr. Wilt said of his ques- resenting Stop & Shop, while of building square footage on the tioning. When it came to Stop & Shop’s plan to eliminate one of the existing driveways, instead allowing for two driveways which would both allow ingress and egress from the parking lot, Mr. Gasiorowski said the plan AFTER was returning to the design that existed in the store’s 1983 applica- Courtesy of Sarah Tremallo, Evergreen Partners, Inc. tion to the planning board. NEW LOOK...Stop & Shop is hoping to be approved for a complete “make-over” at its Elm Street store in Westfield. The “You’re testifying as if you’re a company plans to demolish two office buildings at 203 and 195 Elm Street to enlarge the parking area and increase the store’s traffic engineer,” Mr. Wilt said. square footage from 35,426 square feet to 53,555 square feet. Mr. McSweeney said the current plan, “is significantly different from both the 1983 and the 1999 plan.” SP Council OK’s Smoking Ban Engineer Charles Rush testified on behalf of the objector. Offered into exhibit was a rendering of a 20- foot retaining wall with a six-foot- Amidst Disputes Over Radio Station tall person standing next to it. A By FRED T. ROSSI the ban, which exempts the Scotch Michael Marcus noted that other retaining wall already exists along Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Hills Country Club and also creates a towns with similar smoking bans in- the Stop & Shop property line where SCOTCH PLAINS — Amidst a yet-to-be designated area for smok- clude fines in the $25 to $100 range.
Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader it backs to the Chelmsford Condo- meeting dominated by disputes over ers outside the municipal building. Donna Drummond, a representative SWEET SOUNDS...The Christine Spero Group perfroms in front of the Turning miniums on Prospect Street; a new the location of the joint emergency As it currently stands, fines of up to from Tobacco-Free for New Jersey, Point Restaurant in downtown Westfield on Tuesday night as part of the Sweet retaining wall is being proposed for radio station and reimbursements for $1,000 could be handed down by the an anti-smoking group, told the coun- Sounds Downtown Jazz Festival. construction along the existing wall the purchase of that station’s license, municipal judge, but Councilman CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 and the applicant is seeking a vari- as well as a verbal tussle between ance for less than the required 10- Mayor Kevin Glover and Deputy Rene Dierkes Sworn In; foot setback from the property line. Mayor Colleen Gialanella, the town- MS Bd. Turns Down Building Another drawing was offered by ship council on Tuesday approved an Mr. Rush, which showed an alter- ordinance banning smoking at mu- Levi Cory House Discussed nate plan for parking with the re- nicipal parks and ballfields. At Mountain and New Prov. By DOMINIC A. LAGANO repairs to senior citizens’ residences. By DELL SIMEONE Andrew Hetfield House. taining wall at the required 10-foot The 5-0 vote came after some dis- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The council next passed a resolution setback, no expansion of the store, cussion about the level of fines that The developer wished to erect a MOUNTAINSIDE — During its awarding a contract for snow and ice CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 would be meted out to violators of MOUNTAINSIDE – Don Don 6,000-square-foot commercial build- regular public meeting Tuesday night, removal in the borough to Robert La Realty, the developer of the corner ing on the corner of a busy intersec- the Mountainside Borough Council Ferrara Construction, based out of property occupied by the Levi Cory tion at Mountain Avenue and New officially welcomed new council mem- Flanders. The contract will expire in Cranford Comm. Rescinds historic house at the intersection of Providence Road. Both are county ber Rene Dierkes. Mr. Dierkes replaced 2016. Mountain Avenue and New Provi- roads and are conduits to and from Jeffrey Wass, who resigned last month. The borough also awarded a con- dence Road, was denied preliminary Route 22. The developer was hoping Mountainside Mayor Paul Mirabelli tract to the Rogers Group, LLC, for Public Vote on Charter Study and final site-plan approval from the to attract a retail tenant(s) for either a proffered the oath for Councilman consulting services relating to assisting By JULIA QUELLER said she believes Cranford residents borough planning board last Thurs- food store, a bank or a small restau- Dierkes, who was accompanied by his the Mountainside Police Department Specially Written for The Westfield Leader should have the right to vote yes or no day. rant. wife, Wei Dierkes. At its conclusion, in securing accreditation through the CRANFORD — The Cranford to forming the commission. The Levi Cory house is scheduled Greg Meese, an attorney represent- Mayor Mirabelli stated, “I want to New Jersey State Association of Chiefs Township Committee has decided not “The November 5th vote is not about to be moved on Saturday, August 24, ing Tim and Diane Drew, who live welcome Rene. I know he’s going to do of Police (NJSACOP). The accredita- to go forward with the formation of a changing our form of government. It’s across Route 22 to Constitution Plaza, next door to the property at 427 New a fantastic job.” tion will reduce the costs of insurance charter study commission to examine to gage whether our residents want to and put next to the borough’s Providence Road, challenged the va- The council subsequently passed premiums for the police department, new forms of government. pursue it or put it to rest,” Ms. O’Connor firehouse and the historic Deacon CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 several resolutions at the meeting, saving the borough capital. After a public hearing at Tuesday’s said. “How could we ask people to vote among them one that authorized a The next resolution passed by the committee meeting that lasted over an for us, but deny them a vote on such an shared-services agreement with the council authorized the Mountainside hour, with many residents voicing their important issue?” County of Union regarding the Com- Restoration Committee, Inc.’s applica- opinions and committee members de- Rita Labrutto, of Arlington Road, munity Development Block Grant tion for the Preserve Union County bating among themselves, the commit- also noted residents’ ability to exercise (CDBG). The CDBG is a federal pro- Grant for the purpose of relocation of tee rescinded an ordinance that pro- their vote, citing recent elections in gram conducted through the U.S. De- the Levi Cory House. The Levi Cory vided voters with a referendum to es- which they have demonstrated their partment of Housing and Urban Devel- House, built circa 1818, was the origi- tablish the charter study. opinion. opment that provides grants for pro- nal home of Children’s Specialized The result was a 3-2 vote, with Mayor However, Ms. Labrutto said, “I be- grams such as a senior citizen transport Hospital. Thomas Hannen in the majority. Dur- lieve if you’re going to put something program and a senior citizen handy- Mayor Mirabelli informed the pub- ing the public hearing portion of the on the ballot as important as changing man program, which subsidizes simple CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 meeting, residents presented mixed our government that you really need to sentiments. invest, unfortunately, money to also Mary O’Connor of Elm Street, who educate the public as to exactly what is running for the township committee, they’re voting on.” This is not the first time an evaluation of Cranford’s form of government has Correction been proposed. It has been reviewed A story in last week’s coverage of the multiple times, with a similar study Westfield Board of Adjustment meet- being conducted in 2008 that yielded ing incorrectly reported the outcomes no changes. of two cases. It should have been re- Ed Force of Benjamin Street, who ported that Richard and Susan Reich of served as mayor for three years, said, “I 414 Washington Street, who sought to find it confusing why we’re here again.” Photo courtesy of Jim Lowney construct first- and second-story addi- Mr. Force continued, “Yes, we have GUN CONTROL...Pictured from left, Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich, tions, were carried over to the next problems, but that’s what this township Union County Freeholder Chairwoman Linda Carter, Union County Acting board meeting after it was learned work committee is all about. Changing the Prosecutor Grace H. Park and Union County Public Safety Director Andrew had previously been done on the home form of government I don’t think is the Moran listen as Union County Police Captain Martin Mogensen speaks about one without a permit. The Reichs stated this cure…. We have enough on our plate. of the nearly 1,600 guns collected during a two-day, state-sponsored gun buyback information was not told to them when Why we need to get into a change in program in Union and Hudson Counties. More than 1,000 of the guns were they purchased the home in 2007. government I don’t understand for the turned in at three churches in Union County. The weapons were on display at a Also, the board approved the appli- life of me.” joint press conference on July 16 in Jersey City. cation of Jerome Semler of 948 Carleton Instead, Mr. Force suggested a com- PAGE INDEX Road to construct first- and second- mittee to review administrative code PAGE INDEX story additions. and recommended spending money to Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 14 Dominic Lagano for The Westfield Leader WELCOME ABOARD...Mayor Paul Mirabelli, left, swears in Council member Board action and information re- solve real problems. Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-13 Rene Dierkes while his wife, Wei, looks on during its regular public meeting of the garding work without a permit for the Another former mayor, Richard Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 9-13 Mountainside Borough Council Tuesday night. Mr. Dierkes is replacing Mr. two cases was reversed in our report- Salway of Makatom Drive, raised a Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 14 Jeffrey Wass, who resigned last month. ing. We regret the errors. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 15-16
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Brooks Crandall for The Westfield Leader PBA NIGHT...A gathering was held recently at the Westfield residence of DOWN AND DIRTY...Westfield residents Sean Waller, left, Andrew Becker and Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (R-21, Westfield)) to honor the Westfield PBA. Lisa Jordy enjoy The Westfield Leader before getting down and dirty at a Rugged Pictured, left to right, are: Senator Tom Kean Jr. (R-21, Westfield), Asm. Maniac race in Englishtown. Bramnick, Westfield PBA President Frank Moya and Frank Isoldi. Scotch Plains Council Mountainside Planning Board CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 cil that ordinances banning smoking council to back the firm’s hiring. lidity of the site-plan application, He also questioned how deliver- on public property rarely result in Councilman Vastine agreed, saying calling it a violation of the borough’s ies would be made to the building, fines. Instead, she said, these types of the SPMC needs “fresh perspective own statutes, citing that there is a 21- the hours of operation and the man- laws are “meant to be self-enforc- from the outside.” day notice requirement for applica- ner of deliveries and by what size ing,” similar to so-called “pooper- Mrs. Gialanella asked her col- tions to the board. truck. Additionally, he asked about scooper” laws for pet owners. leagues if there was a consensus but Peter Wolfson, the developer’s at- the size of the delivery trucks, and Photo courtesy of Michael Hedegus The council agreed to amend the Mayor Glover said he did not know BZZZZZ…Michael Hedegus, aka “Mickey the Beekeeper,” discovers a colony of torney, argued that it was a continua- placement of the HVAC unit and ordinance next month to clearly set enough about Greener By Design or bees at the peak of a Shadowlawn Drive residence in Westfield. He estimates that tion of a previous hearing, with a refrigeration unit. Mr. Falcone said out potential fines and to also in- its proposals yet to make any deci- between 50,000 and 60,000 bees are in the colony, which is at least two to three revised plan, and thus does not re- those units were to be placed on the clude the Scotch Plains Public Li- sions. When the deputy mayor again years old. quire a 21-day notice. roof. brary property among the proper- spoke in favor of the firm, the mayor Mr. Meese responded, “Any mem- Mr. Meese asked about the size ties where smoking would be pro- asked her why she was so strongly in ber of the public should have access of a parapet and if it would hide the hibited. favor of its hiring and whether she to the plans in the borough’s plan- units. He questioned if a large de- In other business at its business “had a personal reason or you know Cranford Council ning office.” He said he did not get livery truck would have to park on meeting, the council put off formal somebody” at the company. The CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the plan until June 28. Board Attor- the street, thereby causing a dan- acceptance of the annual township deputy mayor, who was elected last different concern. makes Cranford special is our ney Vincent Loughlin said, “On oc- gerous situation. He also asked what audit until next month so that repre- year on the Democratic ticket headed Mr. Salway noted that one can vol- tightknit community. Our township casion, the 21-day rule changes in- would be in the basement of the sentatives from Suplee Clooney, the by the mayor, then said the mayor unteer to be mayor for a year while committee is one of the reasons we formally to a 10-day rule.” Mr. Meese building. There were few answers firm that served as township auditor was baselessly accusing her of un- maintaining one’s primary job. How- have that.” then said, “It’s not up to the board to to the questions because the devel- through 2012 and prepared this year’s ethical conduct and said her sole ever, if a new form of government Commissioner Andis Kalnins said, decide to rewrite the municipal code.” oper did not yet have tenants. Mr. audit, can appear before the govern- motivation was a desire to improve allowed for a mayor to remain in office “I don’t think the township commit- Mr. Loughlin cautioned Mr. Meese further questioned the size ing body to answer some questions the downtown business district. for four years, Mr. Salway worried that tee forms the towns. It’s the schools, Wolfson that if he chose to proceed of the loading zone and trash pad. about the report. At the end of the meeting, the coun- many worthy candidates for mayor the people, the community organi- he would be doing so at his own peril. He wanted to know what kind of Earlier, at a conference meeting, cil unanimously approved the em- would not run because it would be too zations. And we just help facilitate Mr. Wolfson chose to proceed, citing establishment would occupy the several council members disagreed ployment contract of newly-hired difficult to devote one’s time and en- that.” changes made to the site plan to ad- space, along with how many em- with plans to place the joint Scotch township manager Jerry Giaimis. He ergy to two major positions over a four- In his support of the public voting dress concerns stated at a previous ployees and hours of operation. Plains-Fanwood emergency radio will be available tonight, July 18, at year period. Further, according to Mr. to decide whether to form the com- hearing. He sought new variances for Mr. Falcone displayed a render- station at the Fanwood Rescue Squad 6:30 p.m. to meet and speak with Salway, having a mayor in office for mission, Mr. Kalnins said he be- a new retaining wall of over eight ing of the brick and stucco building building on Forest Road. Council- township residents in Room 202 of that long would stifle growth, change lieves Cranford’s government can feet, insufficient parking space size with a wooden sign over the front man William Vastine said he felt it the municipal building, located at and direction. be more efficient, which could be and the lack of a trash/refuse station, door which faces the intersection at would be better to house the station 430 Park Avenue. In their comments, many of the attained by more consistency and lack of loading spaces and insuffi- a catty-cornered angle providing – which is being created to provide residents spoke of their satisfaction continuity. cient visibility/sight triangle at the better driver visibility. At the cor- information to residents during with the current township commit- He added that one cannot know if corner intersection. ner, a triangle was proposed which emergencies such as power outages tee, citing its efficiency and successes, there is community support without Mr. Wolfson, with the help of plan- would have a low monument mark- and severe weather – at the Scotch and specifically noted the benefits of a vote and that there is a general lack ner Anthony Gallarando and Daniel ing where the Levi Cory house Plains Police Department rather than MS Council newly added administrator Joseph of knowledge about the form of gov- Falcone, project architect, detailed stood. in Fanwood. He noted that any CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Hartnett. ernment, so if nothing else, the edu- the improvements made to the site Mr. Wolfson said that the rear merger of the two towns’ police de- lic of multiple fundraisers relating to This provided rationale for residents cation would help. plan, such as eliminating a drive- doors might have been changed due partments would likely result in the the relocation. “The Levi Cory House who wished to maintain the current Deputy Mayor Edward O’Malley through lane, sidewalk pavers along to the needs of the tenants. In re- joint headquarters being in Scotch has their fund-raising events; I believe system of government. expressed his regret that the town- both streets, and improved driver’s sponse to that question Mr. Loughlin Plains and added that the municipal the next one they have is a golf outing “I’m going to express the opinion ship committee has spent so much sight line by reconfiguring the build- said, “This board can’t approve a building also has emergency gen- at Echo Lake Golf Club [July 29, of the typical resident who, like all of time on this issue and said it was too ing so the façade door is set back final site plan subject to changes by erators for use during a power fail- 2013]…they also have an outing at the those people here, are interested in soon for him to be supportive of this from the intersection, thus allowing a the tenant.” ure. Raritan Yacht Club [August 15, 2013].” good management and good govern- type of initiative. driver to see the traffic better. Also In summation, Mr. Meese said, Deputy Mayor Gialanella also The house will be relocated on Sat- ment,” said Frank Krause of Pittsfield In his closing remarks, Mayor included was to be the establishment “There is no benefit to this site opposed the Forest Road location, urday, August 24, across Route 22 to its Street. “In essence, I think you’re Hannen thanked everyone who shared of a no-turn-on-red sign before the plan. The only one who benefits is noting its proximity to children’s new location next to the Hetfield House all doing very well, and we would their opinions, especially those who intersection for cars coming down the developer.” playgrounds at the park. She also on Constitution Plaza. The public is like you to continue with the same had served the town previously. Mountain Avenue from Route 22; the Mr. Loughlin suggested the ap- criticized Mayor Glover for what welcome to attend. For more informa- format.” “I still am of the opinion that at inclusion of an extra handicapped plication be bifurcated, or separated she said was a lack of communica- tion about the Levi Cory House and the However, after the public hear- this particular time, while we still space in the parking lot; enhance- into a preliminary and final site tion with council members about fund-raising efforts to relocate it, con- ing closed, in expressing her sup- have our particular issues… there ment of the topography on property plan, which the board agreed to do. the proposed placement of the sta- tact borough hall or visit port for the study, Commissioner are things that we can do in the borders with trees and plants, and 26 The board voted to deny the pre- tion. mountainsidehistory.org. Lisa Adubato said, “I just want to administrative code that would parking spaces in the parking lot. liminary site-plan approval, thus In a related matter, when Council- In other business, Ron Romak, di- hear if there is a better way and I strengthen our ability to solve those Also to be included was the installa- eliminating the final site-plan vote. man Vastine – during consideration rector of public works for the borough, can’t for the life of me understand problems without having to go tion of a new natural stone colored Only two members voted for ap- of the township bill list – questioned provided a brief update on the forth- why that is so repugnant to some through the whole election process fence adjacent to the Drew family proval. The members said safety why $1,038 was being paid to Mayor coming improvements to be made to people.” of the charter study,” Mayor Hannen property line. concerns played a role in the denial. Glover and his wife, the mayor ex- the Mountainside Public Library. Ms. Adubato then refuted a said. Mr. Gallarando said plans called In other business, at the start of the plained that late last year, he had As discussed in a council meeting in resident’s comment that implied the for two driveways to and from the meeting, the Caiola Family Trust, used personal funds to purchase the January, the library is in need of a new commission would cost $100,000, parking lot on New Providence Road. 19 Glen Road/Route 22, was granted license for the radio station, saying it HVAC (heating, ventilation and air saying she would be surprised if it The one closer to the building would approval for the placement of two was the last license available in the conditioning) unit. The existing unit in were more than $10,000 in cost. 5K & Pizza not allow the driver to make a left- awnings on the front of the commer- area. “I was hoping you were going use is original to the building, which “I believe that our current form Extravaganza hand turn because at that point it was cial building. to thank me and my family,” the was built during the late 1960s. of government costs us. It leads to too close to the intersection. The All other applicants were asked mayor told Mr. Vastine, who instead The borough employed Strunk- an inefficient spending of money,” Set for July 24 driver would be permitted to make a to return on Thursday, August 8, at criticized the mayor for having “uni- Albert Engineering, which recom- Ms. Adubato said. “I think what- WESTFIELD — The 12th an- left-hand turn to join traffic going 7:30 p.m. at the municipal build- laterally spent” funds prior to the mended a complete overhaul of the ever [the commission] costs will be nual Downtown Westfield 5K & toward the intersection. He also said ing. council voting to create the radio entire system. Until resources are allo- money well spent. It will not be Pizza Extravaganza will be held there would be no commercial stor- station. cated and a company is identified for anywhere near the cost of what we on Wednesday, July 24, begin- age in or out of the building, and After further discussion, it was replacement of the unit, the borough lose in our current government.” ning at 7 p.m. trash containers could be rolled out agreed to reimburse the mayor and has been conducting repairs piecemeal. While Ms. Adubato said the ro- This event, one of the largest and that lights were to be placed 10 Stop & Shop then bill Fanwood for half of the “The repair company installed a new bust debate in Tuesday’s meeting is non-corporate 5K races in the feet from the property line and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 $1,038 cost of the license. compressor in the old system to get it evidence for why the issue needs to state, attracts approximately mounted on the building. and a 20-foot-high sound barrier During the conference meeting, back up and running while we’re wait- be put on the ballot, Commissioner 2,500 runners and over 6,000 Mr. Gallarando said he did not along the southern side of the prop- Mrs. Gialanella said the council ing to go out and bid, which will most Kevin Campbell also tallied resi- spectators who enjoy an evening know where the entrances to the erty on Elm Street. When asked by should use a portion of the funds likely be next month,” stated Mr. dents’ e-mails and in-person mes- of running, pizza and prizes. building would be because they do board member Robert Newell how, available to the township from the Romak. “So the library does have air sages to determine that only 50 to Entertainment will be provided not have a tenant. He said the park- in that drawing, delivery trucks or Shackamaxon Country Club devel- conditioning once again. It was com- 60 people are invested in the issue, by a DJ, as well as live music by ing lot was to be 250 square feet tractor trailers would access the opment for a matching funds pro- pleted late last week. It’s been up and which he said is too small a number Michael Craig Band & FOG. and contain 26.9-foot by 18-foot loading docks, there was nothing gram to hire a grant writer for the running since that time...the new sys- in a town of 20,000 to legitimize the During the event, the down- parking spaces. depicted and Mr. Rush said, “I Scotch Plains Management Corp. tem, again, we anticipate the engineer claim that there is public demand town area will be inaccessible by Mr. Meese challenged the place- apologize, this is wrong.” He re- (SPMC), the overseer of downtown recommending going out to bid at the for the study. vehicle. Road closures will also ment of the loading area, saying if vealed, “I didn’t draw it; I oversaw business development. She said work session next month.” Mr. Campbell said he was not in occur along the race route. Plan a truck would be in the driveway it.” Greener By Design, a New The next borough council meeting support of the commission because ahead and expect delays. when a car attempted to pull into Mr. Gasiorowski is expected to Brunswick-based group, would make open to the public is scheduled for it did not have community support. For more information on the the lot from New Providence Road provide a sound expert at the next a presentation to the SPMC board of Tuesday, August 6, at 8 p.m. at the “This is about Cranford’s iden- event, visit westfieldtoday.com. it could cause an accident on New special meeting on Thursday, Au- directors this week and urged the Mountainside Borough Hall. tity,” Mr. Campbell said. “What Providence Road. gust 8, at 7:30 p.m. “Local Service at Highway Prices”
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USPS 485200 Thursday, July 18, 2013 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 54th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 29-2013 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Council OK’s Smoking Ban Amidst Disputes Over Radio Station By FRED T. ROSSI ers outside the municipal building. the Scotch Plains Public Library prop- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times As it currently stands, fines of up to erty among the properties where SCOTCH PLAINS — Amidst a $1,000 could be handed down by the smoking would be prohibited. meeting dominated by disputes over municipal judge, but Councilman In other business at its business the location of the joint emergency Michael Marcus noted that other meeting, the council put off formal radio station and reimbursements for towns with similar smoking bans in- acceptance of the annual township the purchase of that station’s license, clude fines in the $25 to $100 range. audit until next month so that repre- as well as a verbal tussle between Donna Drummond, a representative sentatives from Suplee Clooney, the Mayor Kevin Glover and Deputy from Tobacco-Free for New Jersey, firm that served as township auditor Mayor Colleen Gialanella, the town- an anti-smoking group, told the coun- through 2012 and prepared this year’s ship council on Tuesday approved an cil that ordinances banning smoking audit, can appear before the govern- ordinance banning smoking at mu- on public property rarely result in ing body to answer some questions nicipal parks and ballfields. fines. Instead, she said, these types of about the report. The 5-0 vote came after some dis- laws are “meant to be self-enforc- Earlier, at a conference meeting, cussion about the level of fines that ing,” similar to so-called “pooper- several council members disagreed would be meted out to violators of scooper” laws for pet owners. with plans to place the joint Scotch the ban, which exempts the Scotch The council agreed to amend the Plains-Fanwood emergency radio sta- Hills Country Club and also creates a ordinance next month to clearly set tion at the Fanwood Rescue Squad yet-to-be designated area for smok- out potential fines and to also include building on Forest Road. Council- man William Vastine said he felt it would be better to house the station – which is being created to provide information to residents during emer- gencies such as power outages and severe weather – at the Scotch Plains Police Department rather than in Fan- wood. He noted that any merger of the two towns’ police departments Photo courtesy of Patty Buckridee would likely result in the joint head- CRASH LANDING...Fanwood Police Officer Tony Espinosa keeps onlookers away from a crash at a home on Paterson quarters being in Scotch Plains and Road near Russell Road Friday morning. The speeding vehicle became airborne before crashing into the home. added that the municipal building also has emergency generators for use during a power failure. Deputy Mayor Gialanella also op- Attorneys Spar Over Stop & Shop posed the Forest Road location, not- ing its proximity to children’s play- grounds at the park. She also criti- Expansion Plan in Westfield cized Mayor Glover for what she said was a lack of communication with By LAUREN S. BARR Gasiorowski of Gasiorowski and age. Mr. McSweeney testified that due council members about the proposed Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Holobinko in Red Bank is representing to the elimination of the square footage WESTFIELD – Cross-examination objector James Hughes of Massachu- of the two office buildings being torn Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times placement of the station. MOVIE NIGHT...Families enjoy movie night in LaGrande Park in Fanwood In a related matter, when Council- of Stop & Shop’s professional planner setts Street. down, the 18,000-square-foot increase Tuesday night during the free Summer Movie Series. The series will continue man Vastine – during consideration continued and the objectors put on Cross-examination of Daniel of the grocery store represents a “net Tuesday nights through August 13. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 their first witness at Tuesday night’s McSweeney was conducted by Mr. loss of building square footage on the Westfield Planning Board meeting re- Gasiorowski for over two hours, which 2.8-acre site.” Public Invited to Meet garding Stop & Shop’s application for at times became contentious and re- Board Chairman Vince Wilt said, Rene Dierkes Sworn In; expansion of its Elm Street location. petitive. “He didn’t answer it the way you wanted New SP Mgr. Tonight The company plans to demolish At issue were Mr. Gasiorowski’s him to…he did answer it.” Levi Cory House Discussed SCOTCH PLAINS — Scotch two office buildings at 203 and 195 questions regarding the percentage of “He answered it evasively,” Mr. Plains Township officials are inviting Elm Street to enlarge the parking area the increase in the store’s square foot- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 By DOMINIC A. LAGANO opment that provides grants for pro- the public to a “meet and greet” for and increase the store’s square foot- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times grams such as a senior citizen transport new township manager Jerry Giaimis. age from 35,426 square feet to 53,555 MOUNTAINSIDE — During its program and a senior citizen handy- The “Meet the Manager” coffee square feet. FW Honors Dale Flowers; regular public meeting Tuesday night, man program, which subsidizes simple will be held today, Thursday, July Attorney Howard Geneslaw of the the Mountainside Borough Council repairs to senior citizens’ residences. 18, in conference room 202 at the Gibbons firm in Newark is represent- officially welcomed new council mem- The council next passed a resolution municipal building at 6:30 p.m. ing Stop & Shop, while Ronald Reduces Speed On Terrill ber Rene Dierkes. Mr. Dierkes replaced awarding a contract for snow and ice By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL acknowledge residents for outstand- Jeffrey Wass, who resigned last month. removal in the borough to Robert La Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ing dedication and service to the com- Mountainside Mayor Paul Mirabelli Ferrara Construction, based out of MS Bd. Turns Down Building FANWOOD – Members of the munity. proffered the oath for Councilman Flanders. The contract will expire in Fanwood Council congratulated bor- “We don’t ever want to take for Dierkes, who was accompanied by his 2016. ough resident Dale Flowers for his granted the help that residents like wife, Wei Dierkes. At its conclusion, The borough also awarded a con- At Mountain and New Prov. years of volunteer service at the open- Dale bring to us,” the mayor stated. Mayor Mirabelli stated, “I want to tract to the Rogers Group, LLC, for By DELL SIMEONE access to the plans in the borough’s ing of Fanwood’s monthly council “We want to take a moment to thank welcome Rene. I know he’s going to do consulting services relating to assisting Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times planning office.” He said he did not meeting held Tuesday evening. Ac- Dale for being such an active mem- a fantastic job.” the Mountainside Police Department MOUNTAINSIDE – Don Don get the plan until June 28. Board cording to Mayor Colleen Mahr, the ber of our community and recognize The council subsequently passed in securing accreditation through the Realty, the developer of the corner Attorney Vincent Loughlin said, award is given on a monthly basis to CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 several resolutions at the meeting, New Jersey State Association of Chiefs property occupied by the Levi Cory “On occasion, the 21-day rule among them one that authorized a of Police (NJSACOP). The accredita- historic house at the intersection of changes informally to a 10-day shared-services agreement with the tion will reduce the costs of insurance Mountain Avenue and New Provi- rule.” Mr. Meese then said, “It’s not County of Union regarding the Com- premiums for the police department, dence Road, was denied prelimi- up to the board to decide to rewrite munity Development Block Grant saving the borough capital. nary and final site-plan approval the municipal code.” (CDBG). The CDBG is a federal pro- The next resolution passed by the from the borough planning board Mr. Loughlin cautioned Mr. gram conducted through the U.S. De- council authorized the Mountainside last Thursday. Wolfson that if he chose to pro- partment of Housing and Urban Devel- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 The Levi Cory house is scheduled ceed he would be doing so at his to be moved on Saturday, August 24, own peril. Mr. Wolfson chose to across Route 22 to Constitution proceed, citing changes made to Plaza, and put next to the borough’s the site plan to address concerns firehouse and the historic Deacon stated at a previous hearing. He Andrew Hetfield House. sought new variances for a new The developer wished to erect a retaining wall of over eight feet, 6,000-square-foot commercial insufficient parking space size and building on the corner of a busy the lack of a trash/refuse station, intersection at Mountain Avenue lack of loading spaces and insuffi- and New Providence Road. Both cient visibility/sight triangle at the are county roads and are conduits corner intersection. to and from Route 22. The devel- Mr. Wolfson, with the help of oper was hoping to attract either a planner Anthony Gallarando and retail tenant(s) for a food store, a Daniel Falcone, project architect, bank or a small restaurant. detailed the improvements made to Greg Meese, an attorney repre- the site plan, such as eliminating a senting Tim and Diane Drew, who drive-through lane, sidewalk pav- live next door to the property at 427 ers along both streets, and improved New Providence Road, challenged driver’s sight line by reconfiguring the validity of the site-plan applica- the building so the façade door is Photo courtesy of Tom Kranz tion, calling it a violation of the set back from the intersection, thus VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH...Fanwood Volunteer of the Month, Dale borough’s own statutes, citing that allowing a driver to see the traffic Flowers, with his daughter, Julia, and wife, Lori, receives his rendering of the there is a 21-day notice require- better. Also included was to be the Fanwood train station during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Photo courtesy of Jim Lowney ment for applications to the board. establishment of a no-turn-on-red GUN CONTROL...Pictured from left, Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich, Peter Wolfson, the developer’s sign before the intersection for cars PAGE INDEX Union County Freeholder Chairwoman Linda Carter, Union County Acting attorney, argued that it was a con- coming down Mountain Avenue Prosecutor Grace H. Park and Union County Public Safety Director Andrew Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 14 Moran listen as Union County Police Captain Martin Mogensen speaks about one tinuation of a previous hearing, with from Route 22; the inclusion of an Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-13 of the nearly 1,600 guns collected during a two-day, state-sponsored gun buyback a revised plan, and thus does not extra handicapped space in the park- Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 9-13 program in Union and Hudson Counties. More than 1,000 of the guns were require a 21-day notice. ing lot; enhancement of the topog- Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 14 turned in at three churches in Union County. The weapons were on display at a Mr. Meese responded, “Any raphy on property borders with trees Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 15-16 joint press conference on July 16 in Jersey City. member of the public should have CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
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SHOOT FOR A CURE...College students Ezra Klemow of Scotch Plains, left, and Rory Szeto of Fanwood will once again host “Shoot for a Cure,” a four on four DOWN AND DIRTY...Westfield residents Sean Waller, left, Andrew Becker and basketball tournament, in order to raise money to fund ALS research. The event Lisa Jordy enjoy The Westfield Leader before getting down and dirty at a Rugged will be held Sunday, August 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Jewish Community Center Maniac race in Englishtown. of Central New Jersey on Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. Registration Now Open for Mountainside Planning Board CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ‘Shoot for a Cure’ Fundraiser and plants, and 26 parking spaces in the of the building. There were few an- SCOTCH PLAINS – “Shoot for a hopefully raise even more money parking lot. Also to be included was the swers to the questions because the de- Cure,” a four on four basketball tour- this year to fight ALS,” said Ezra. installation of a new natural stone col- veloper did not yet have tenants. Mr. nament organized by college stu- Rory’s grandfather died of amyo- ored fence adjacent to the Drew family Meese further questioned the size of dents Rory Szeto of Fanwood and trophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou property line. the loading zone and trash pad. He Ezra Klemow of Scotch Plains in Gehrig’s disease, nine years ago. Mr. Gallarando said plans called for wanted to know what kind of establish- order to raise money to fund ALS “‘Shoot for a Cure’ is a fun way to two driveways to and from the parking ment would occupy the space, along research, will be held Sunday, Au- make a difference,” said Rory. lot on New Providence Road. The one with how many employees and hours gust 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the The friends have been busy solic- closer to the building would not allow of operation. Jewish Community Center (JCC) on iting sponsorship, recruiting teams, Photo courtesy of Michael Hedegus the driver to make a left-hand turn Mr. Falcone displayed a rendering of Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. organizing the details and enlisting BZZZZZ…Michael Hedegus, aka “Mickey the Beekeeper,” discovers a colony of because at that point it was too close to the brick and stucco building with a The general public is invited to par- support from their friends, families bees at the peak of a Shadowlawn Drive residence in Westfield. He estimates that the intersection. The driver would be wooden sign over the front door which ticipate. The registration fee is $10 and neighbors. between 50,000 and 60,000 bees are in the colony, which is at least two to three permitted to make a left-hand turn to faces the intersection at a catty-cor- per person. The deadline to register Male and female players, high- years old. join traffic going toward the intersec- nered angle providing better driver vis- is Saturday, July 27. school age and older, are encour- tion. He also said there would be no ibility. At the corner, a triangle was All proceeds will be donated to aged to participate. Individuals in- commercial storage in or out of the proposed which would have a low the Angel Fund (theangelfund.org). terested in playing can inquire about building, and trash containers could be monument marking where the Levi Ezra and Rory raised more than finding others to make a team. Scotch Plains Council rolled out and that lights were to be Cory house stood. $3,500 last year when they launched For more information about spon- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 placed 10 feet from the property line Mr. Wolfson said that the rear doors “Shoot for a Cure.” soring the event, registering for the of the township bill list – questioned saying the SPMC needs “fresh per- and mounted on the building. might have been changed due to the “After seeing how supportive the tournament or making a donation, e- why $1,038 was being paid to Mayor spective from the outside.” Mr. Gallarando said he did not know needs of the tenants. In response to that community was last year, we’re ex- mail [email protected] Glover and his wife, the mayor ex- Mrs. Gialanella asked her colleagues where the entrances to the building question Mr. Loughlin said, “This board cited to build on our success and or find Shoot for a Cure on Facebook. plained that late last year, he had used if there was a consensus but Mayor would be because they do not have a can’t approve a final site plan subject to personal funds to purchase the license Glover said he did not know enough tenant. He said the parking lot was to be changes by the tenant.” for the radio station, saying it was the about Greener By Design or its propos- 250 square feet and contain 26.9-foot In summation, Mr. Meese said, last license available in the area. “I was als yet to make any decisions. When the by 18-foot parking spaces. “There is no benefit to this site plan. Fanwood Council hoping you were going to thank me deputy mayor again spoke in favor of Mr. Meese challenged the placement The only one who benefits is the devel- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and my family,” the mayor told Mr. the firm, the mayor asked her why she of the loading area, saying if a truck oper.” that he and his family have been a Mayor Mahr extended a thank you Vastine, who instead criticized the was so strongly in favor of its hiring and would be in the driveway when a car Mr. Loughlin suggested the appli- wonderful addition to our commu- to all borough police, fire and rescue mayor for having “unilaterally spent” whether she “had a personal reason or attempted to pull into the lot from New cation be bifurcated, or separated into nity.” squad members who responded to funds prior to the council voting to you know somebody” at the company. Providence Road it could cause an a preliminary and final site plan, which According to the mayor, Mr. Flow- the accident that happened last Fri- create the radio station. The deputy mayor, who was elected accident on New Providence Road. the board agreed to do. The board ers has served as the chairperson to day morning in Fanwood on Pater- Councilman Marcus said that while last year on the Democratic ticket He also questioned how deliveries voted to deny the preliminary site- the planning board for more than a son Road. The mayor stated that a he appreciated what the mayor did, headed by the mayor, then said the would be made to the building, the plan approval, thus eliminating the dozen years, runs Scotchwood Flo- speeding car had been airborne for “I’m not sure that was the way to do it.” mayor was baselessly accusing her of hours of operation and the manner of final site-plan vote. Only two mem- rist with his wife, Lori, which has 100 feet and crashed into a home After further discussion, it was agreed unethical conduct and said her sole deliveries and by what size truck. Addi- bers voted for approval. The members been a Fanwood staple for over 40 that, at the time, was unoccupied. to reimburse the mayor and then bill motivation was a desire to improve the tionally, he asked about the size of the said safety concerns played a role in years, and added all the “beautiful She said the homeowners have since Fanwood for half of the $1,038 cost of downtown business district. delivery trucks, and placement of the the denial. flower pots in our downtown area.” returned from their vacation and are the license. At the end of the meeting, the HVAC unit and refrigeration unit. Mr. In other business, at the start of the She also stated that this past Me- not able to live in their house at the During the conference meeting, Mrs. council unanimously approved the Falcone said those units were to be meeting, the Caiola Family Trust, 19 morial Day, Mr. Flowers was the an- moment. She also stated that no one Gialanella said the council should use employment contract of newly-hired placed on the roof. Glen Road/Route 22, was granted ap- nouncer for the borough’s Memorial was seriously hurt and that “the in- a portion of the funds available to the township manager Jerry Giaimis. He Mr. Meese asked about the size of a proval for the placement of two aw- Day Parade. vestigation is ongoing.” township from the Shackamaxon Coun- will be available tonight, July 18, at parapet and if it would hide the units. nings on the front of the commercial Councilman Anthony Parenti The next Fanwood Council meet- try Club development for a matching 6:30 p.m. to meet and speak with He questioned if a large delivery truck building. added, “We did not have an announcer ing is scheduled for Tuesday, August funds program to hire a grant writer for township residents in Room 202 of would have to park on the street, thereby All other applicants were asked to for our Memorial Day Parade this 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the borough’s coun- the Scotch Plains Management Corp. the municipal building, located at causing a dangerous situation. He also return on Thursday, August 8, at 7:30 year, and when we asked Dale if he cil chambers. Members of the coun- (SPMC), the overseer of downtown 430 Park Avenue. asked what would be in the basement p.m. at the municipal building. would do it, he said ‘yes’ with a cil reminded residents that The business development. She said Greener smile. He is always very helpful. I am Chelsea at Fanwood, located at 295 By Design, a New Brunswick-based proud to know he is part of our town South Avenue, was the official cool- group, would make a presentation to and proud to call him a friend.” ing station for Fanwood and urged the SPMC board of directors this week Stop & Shop Expansion Accompanied by his wife and his residents to go there if they needed a and urged the council to back the firm’s CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 daughter, Julia, Mr. Flowers was reprieve from the heat. hiring. Councilman Vastine agreed, Gasiorowski responded. being proposed for construction along Street. When asked by board mem- awarded a framed depiction of the Mr. Gasiorowski also sought answers the existing wall and the applicant is ber Robert Newell how, in that draw- Fanwood Train Station. to questions regarding the height and seeking a variance for less than the ing, delivery trucks or tractor trailers Mr. Flowers concluded the presen- length of the retaining and sound walls, required 10-foot setback from the would access the loading docks, there tation by saying, “I want to thank the Mountainside Council but it was deemed that those questions property line. was nothing depicted and Mr. Rush mayor and council for your kind CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 were more geared toward Stop & Shop’s Another drawing was offered by said, “I apologize, this is wrong.” He words and your leadership. I also Restoration Committee, Inc.’s applica- As discussed in a council meeting in sound expert, who testified before Mr. Mr. Rush, which showed an alternate revealed, “I didn’t draw it; I oversaw certainly want to thank my family. tion for the Preserve Union County January, the library is in need of a new Gasiorowski was the attorney repre- plan for parking with the retaining it.” I’d be remiss not to mention the em- Grant for the purpose of relocation of HVAC (heating, ventilation and air senting Mr. Hughes. wall at the required 10-foot setback, Mr. Gasiorowski is expected to pro- ployees of the borough like the De- the Levi Cory House. The Levi Cory conditioning) unit. The existing unit in “I don’t think it’s fair to the planner, no expansion of the store, and a 20- vide a sound expert at the next special partment of Public Works (DPW), House, built circa 1818, was the origi- use is original to the building, which I don’t think it’s fair to the board,” Mr. foot-high sound barrier along the meeting on Thursday, August 8, at the police department and all the other nal home of Children’s Specialized was built during the late 1960s. Wilt said of his questioning. southern side of the property on Elm 7:30 p.m. professionals who make our events Hospital. The borough employed Strunk- When it came to Stop & Shop’s plan and meetings happen. To all the other Mayor Mirabelli informed the pub- Albert Engineering, which recom- to eliminate one of the existing drive- people who volunteer in Fanwood, I lic of multiple fundraisers relating to mended a complete overhaul of the ways, instead allowing for two drive- BEFORE accept this honor and thank you.” the relocation. “The Levi Cory House entire system. Until resources are allo- ways which would both allow ingress In other business, the council mem- has their fund-raising events; I believe cated and a company is identified for and egress from the parking lot, Mr. bers unanimously passed upon sec- the next one they have is a golf outing replacement of the unit, the borough Gasiorowski said the plan was return- ond reading an ordinance to reduce at Echo Lake Golf Club [July 29, has been conducting repairs piecemeal. ing to the design that existed in the the speed limit on Terrill Road on the 2013]…they also have an outing at the “The repair company installed a new store’s 1983 application to the plan- Fanwood side by five miles per hour. Raritan Yacht Club [August 15, 2013].” compressor in the old system to get it ning board. The speed limit will be reduced from The house will be relocated on Sat- back up and running while we’re wait- “You’re testifying as if you’re a traf- 40 to 35 mph. It additionally was urday, August 24, across Route 22 to its ing to go out and bid, which will most fic engineer,” Mr. Wilt said. noted that on the Scotch Plains side new location next to the Hetfield House likely be next month,” stated Mr. Mr. McSweeney said the current plan, the speed limit also has been reduced on Constitution Plaza. The public is Romak. “So the library does have air “is significantly different from both the from 45 to 40 mph. welcome to attend. For more informa- conditioning once again. It was com- 1983 and the 1999 plan.” Members of the council took a tion about the Levi Cory House and the pleted late last week. It’s been up and Engineer Charles Rush testified on moment to remember the work of fund-raising efforts to relocate it, con- running since that time...the new sys- behalf of the objector. Offered into John Oatis, a borough firefighter who tact borough hall or visit tem, again, we anticipate the engineer exhibit was a rendering of a 20-foot recently passed away. Mr. Oatis was mountainsidehistory.org. recommending going out to bid at the retaining wall with a six-foot-tall per- a firefighter in the borough for over In other business, Ron Romak, di- work session next month.” son standing next to it. A retaining wall 35 years and had responded to 2,100 rector of public works for the borough, The next borough council meeting already exists along the Stop & Shop calls over the course of his career. provided a brief update on the forth- open to the public is scheduled for property line where it backs to the The council extended its sympathies coming improvements to be made to Tuesday, August 6, at 8 p.m. at the Chelmsford Condominiums on Pros- AFTER to Mr. Oatis’ family and friends. the Mountainside Public Library. Mountainside Borough Hall. pect Street; a new retaining wall is Courtesy of Sarah Tremallo, Evergreen Partners, Inc. “Local Service at Highway Prices”
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The Governor Christie tops Sen. offs, according to an Associated Press Buono 61 - 29 percent in the poll. report. The state expects about 60 of The survey, taken July 10, has the the 129 lottery jobs to be eliminated MEET THE CANDIDATE...Westfield residents Judy Augustino and Alan Gelfand Governor leading 59 to 30 percent under the contract, though Northstar hosted a meet and greet for Democratic mayoral candidate Dave Haas at their home this past week. “My top priorities will be to hire more fire fighters, step up among women, 64 to 28 percent has said it plans to interview them for among men, 93 to 2 percent among jobs at the company, the AP reported. our environmental programs, engage in long range fiscal planning, and actively STAYING FIT...Republican Union County Freeholder candidate Ira Geiger involve more residents, regardless of political affiliation,” Mr. Haas said. Pic- Republicans and 67 to 24 percent ‘Public Interest’ Group poses with Sharon Sutera of Sharon Fit Belly Dance & Group Fitness Studio tured, from left to right, are: Alan Gelfand, Mr. Haas and Ms. Augustino. among Independent voters. Sen. Rips Christie Veto of Bill along with her students and Kenilworth Resident Diana Ramirez at the Cranford Buono leads among Democrats, 55 In reaction to Governor Chris Car Show on July 11. to 35 percent. Christie’s recent veto of A-998, a bill The poll found, however, that if that Washington, D.C.-based In The Raia Re-Elected Chairman Gov. Christie wins, New Jersey vot- Public Interest (ITPI) said would have Woman Who Ran Home ers say, by a 51 - 36 percent margin, protected taxpayers by requiring that that they would like the Democrats public contracts result in a savings Of State GOP Committee rather than Republicans to control without reduction in quality of ser- Aid Bus. Charged With Fraud TRENTON — The New Jersey portunity to serve our state, and pro- the State Legislature. Democrats have vice or lowered workforce standards, CRANFORD – A woman who ran allegedly submitted numerous Republican State Committee last mote good government,” Mayor Raia had control for the past decade. ITPI Executive Director Donald a Cranford-based home health aid fraudulent claims to Medicaid and/or week unanimously re-elected said. “As Republicans, we know that Burlington Freeholders Vote to Cohen released the following state- agency was charged last week by the one of the managed care organiza- Saddle River Mayor Samuel Raia good government begins at home, Cut Open Space Tax by 62 Percent ment: state Attorney General’s office seven tions that provide services to Medic- to a second full term as chair- and works its way up from there. We In a 3-2 party-line vote, the “The question here was simple: do counts of second-degree health care aid beneficiaries and processes pro- man. know that ‘all politics is local,’ and Burlington County Board of Free- New Jerseyans deserve an assurance claims fraud and one count of third- vider claims and payments on behalf Assembly Minority Leader Jon this keeps me grounded in Saddle holders has voted to cut the voter- that their tax dollars will be spent degree Medicaid fraud. of the Medicaid program. It is al- Bramnick ((R-21, Westfield) cheered River, where I am honored to serve as approved open space tax by 2.5 cents, wisely before their services are Laurie Provost, 53, of Sea Girt, is leged that Provost knowingly sub- the unanimous re-election of Mayor mayor.” or 62 percent for 2013, outsourced to for-profit companies. the owner/operator of Home Care mitted requests for payment for ser- Raia, saying, “Sam is the man for this phillyblurbs.com reported. Governor Christie chose to stand Solutions, located on Commerce vices that were not provided, includ- job. He’s a good family man, a suc- Daniel Hall Graduates The three Republicans on the board, against New Jersey taxpayers and Drive in Cranford. Home Care Solu- ing billing for services purportedly cessful businessman, a benefactor which have the majority, said the basic common sense by vetoing this tions (HCS) sends home health aides provided to Medicaid beneficiaries who has a lot to offer our state and our From Combat Training reduction was done to offset a county bill. It would behoove legislators in to the homes of Medicaid beneficia- by home health care aides while the party. Sam solves problems and gets SCOTCH PLAINS — Army Re- tax levy increase to support the gen- New Jersey to override the Governor’s ries to provide them with appropriate beneficiaries were hospitalized or on things done. His deeds speak for serve Specialist Daniel R. Hall eral operating budget. The plan, veto at the earliest opportunity be- care. The agency also contracts with vacation, according to an Attorney themselves.” has graduated from basic combat though, met opposition from some fore control of the state’s public ser- skilled medical professionals to pro- General press release. “We need more people in politics training at Fort Jackson, Colum- 30 speakers, including farmers, envi- vices is turned over to Wall Street vide specialized services to patients Detectives with the Office of the like Sam,” said long time business bia, S.C. ronmentalists and other concerned bankers and corporate ceos…” who require care. Insurance Fraud Prosecutor executed associate Donald Dinello of Termi- During the nine weeks of train- residents. ITPI describes itself as a “compre- “Defrauding the Medicaid program a search warrants at HCS as well as nal Construction. “He’s there for ing, the soldier studied the Army The dedicated tax that supports hensive resource center on is a very serious crime that puts an Provost’s residence in Sea Girt and people, and he’s a man of his word.” mission, history, tradition and core open space, park development, his- privatization and responsible con- unfair burden on honest taxpayers her 2009 Porsche Cayenne. Mayor Raia has over 30 years of values, physical fitness, and re- toric and farmland preservation. tracting.” and takes money out of a system According to the press release, sec- business experience beginning in ceived instruction and practice in The open space tax will be cut Civil Service Group Rips Cuomo meant to help those who are most ond-degree crimes carry a maximum the construction materials business basic combat skills, military weap- from $20 million annually to about On Consolidating Psych Centers vulnerable,” Acting Attorney Gen- sentence of 10 years in state prison and evolving into the real estate ons, chemical warfare and bayonet $6.7 million, according to the report. The Civil Service Employees As- eral John J. Hoffman said. “The Of- and a criminal fine of up to $150,000, development and management busi- training, drill and ceremony, march- State Privatizes Marketing, sociation (CSEA) has criticized New fice of the Insurance Fraud Prosecu- while third-degree crimes carry a ness. He graduated Seton Hall Uni- ing, rifle marksmanship, armed and Sales Portion of Lottery York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s pro- tor will continue to be vigilant in maximum sentence of five years in versity with an accounting degree unarmed combat, map reading, field State Treasurer Andrew Sidamon- posal to consolidate state psychiatric prosecuting these high priority cases.” state prison and fine of up to $15,000. and later earned an MBA in Man- tactics, military courtesy, military Eristoff announced last month that centers as vague, irresponsible and The charges focus on alleged The charges will be presented to a agement from Fairleigh Dickinson justice system, basic first aid, foot the state has signed a 15-year con- likely to cost local taxpayers. fraudulent billings by HCS from 2011 state grand jury for potential indict- University. marches, and field training exer- tract with Northstar New Jersey Lot- “There is nothing of excellence in to the present. Provost, through HCS, ment. A community leader and business cises. tery Group (Northstar NJ) to priva- Governor Cuomo’s proposal to close advocate, Mayor Raia volunteers his Daniel is the son of Helene Hall of tize some of the Lottery’s services. psychiatric centers, leave seriously time to numerous organizations, in- Scotch Plains and is a 1996 graduate The state has received a $120 mil- ill people without the help they need cluding serving on the board of both of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High lion accelerated guarantee payment and dump more unfunded mandates Christie Rips COAH Ruling Hackensack University Medical Cen- School. He earned a bachelor’s de- from Northstar NJ under the terms of on local taxpayers,” CSEA President ter and the New Jersey Commerce gree in 2001 from Rowan University the contract. Danny Donohue said. Gov. Cuomo’s and Industry Association and served in Glassboro. According to a Treasury Depart- proposal renames remaining state While Dems Praise It on Governor Chris Christie’s trans- ment press release, the company will psychiatric facilities as Centers of TRENTON — The New Jersey impacted property taxpayers and portation transition team. He and his See it all on the Web! provide marketing and sales support Excellence. Supreme Court last week ruled, in a towns. wife, Tina Mary, have four children services to the New Jersey Lottery. “Once again, the Cuomo adminis- 5-2 decision, that Governor Chris “Governor Christie was on the right and 11 grandchildren. www.goleader.com Northstar NJ has committed to gen- tration is purposely misleading the Christie did not have the authority to path to correct a flawed program that “I’m honored by the renewed op- erating at least $1.42 billion of total public about the impact of his poli- abolish the Council on Affordable began with the original Mt. Laurel additional net income for the state cies by packaging his proposal with a Housing (COAH). decision. We are a state that contends from Lottery operations over the life nice sounding name without provid- The council is responsible for es- with high property taxes, tremendous of the contract with a potential actual ing any real detail about how services tablishing and enforcing rules about traffic congestion and dwindling open increase in net income of $6.88 bil- will be provided or supported,” Mr. how much housing each town must space. However, through a series of lion. Donohue said. provide for low- and moderate-in- court decisions supporting unwork- come residents. As part of his reorga- able COAH mandates, each of these nization plan, Governor Christie has areas have been negatively OWEN BRAND tried to abolish COAH and transfer impacted…I look forward to work- ML# 222999 its powers to the Department of Com- ing with [legislators] towards a re- munity Affairs whose commissioner sponsible resolution to this issue. Your Hometown is a member of his cabinet. COAH has far out-lived its useful- MORTGAGE BANKER Writing for the majority, Chief Jus- ness and needs to be overhauled and tice Stuart Rabner said, “This case is replaced.” about whether a chief executive has Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver the authority to abolish independent (D-34, East Orange) said that the agencies that were created by legisla- decision “reinforces the axiom that it tive action.” is far more fruitful to work together “To abolish or change the structure than to pick a fight.” Residential – Construction of independent agencies, both the “We presented Gov. Christie with a legislative and executive branches responsible bill more than two years Commercial – Bridge Loans must enact new laws that are passed ago that recognized the inefficacies by the Senate and Assembly and of COAH and created a reasonable Local: (908) 789-2730 signed by the governor,” Justice blue print to ensure that affordable Rabner wrote. housing remained a priority for strug- Toll Free: (888) 256-4447 ext. 41349 Justice Anne Patterson, Gov. gling, aspiring homeowners in New [email protected] Christie’s only appointee to the court, Jersey. Instead, the Governor vetoed dissented and was joined by Justice it, choosing to waste two years and Helen Hoens. countless dollars fighting the matter In her dissent opinion, Justice in court. While today’s ruling repre- Patterson said, “In my view, the reor- sents a long-term win for struggling Member FDIC ganization plan struck down today low- and middle income residents, NMLS ID #60061. Mortgage Loans provided by ISB Mortgage Co, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of expressed the coordinate branches’ it’s unfortunate that it had to come Investors Savings Bank and Licensed by the NJ Department of Banking Insurance. shared intent. It was the latest in a with this price tag. Now it’s clear that four-decade series of initiatives to we need to work together to resolve restructure government, many affect- this issue once and for all in a manner ing ‘in but not of’ agencies such as that benefits all of the constituents Westfield Pediatric COAH, efficiently achieved pursu- we were elected to serve,” Asw. Oliver ant to the reorganization act. For the said. reasons stated above, I do not share Assemblyman Jerry Green (D-22, Dental Group the majority’s conclusion that the Plainfield), who chairs the Assembly Legislature intended to exclude ‘in Housing and Local Government PERSONAL INJURY LAW but not of’ agencies from the reorga- Committee, released the following nization act.” statement on the Supreme Court rul- s $ENTISTRY FOR INFANTS CHILDREN Governor Chris Christie released ing. AUTO ACCIDENTS adolescents & special needs the following statement following the “Today’s court ruling is one more s 3PECIALIZING IN COMFORTING ruling: example of the Governor’s failure to FEARFUL CHILDREN “Both elected branches of govern- lead on important issues such as af- For More Than 30 ment approved the plan to eliminate fordable housing. Everyone agrees s .EW PATIENTS WELCOME COAH. Not surprisingly, this liberal the Council on Affordable Housing s ,ASER $ENTISTRY Supreme Court once again ignores has been an ineffective agency that Years Jon Bramnick that and continues to blindly perpetu- has failed to accomplish its goal. s /RAL #ONSCIOUS 3EDATION ate its failed social experiment in That’s why the Legislature voted in Has Been Representing s 7E OFFER )6 3EDATION AND housing,” the Governor said. “The January 2011 to abolish COAH, only RA B T E I N Chief Justice’s activist opinion arro- to have Gov. Christie inexplicably L General Anesthesia services
G E 50 C gantly bolsters another of the failures veto it. People Involved In YEARS by Board Certified Pediatric ting Healthy Sm Anesthesiologists in the dental he and his colleagues have foisted on “Our bill was backed by a broad Crea iles OFlCE OR HOSPITAL SETTING New Jersey taxpayers. This only steels range of businesses, housing advo- Accidents my determination to continue to fight cates, legal experts and local officials to bring common sense back to New who understood it was the best way Certified Civil Trial Attorney Timothy P. McCabe, D.M.D. Jersey’s judiciary.” to provide housing for working-class Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry Assemblyman Scott Rumana (R- residents, create jobs and spark the Call For A Free Consultation 40, Wayne) responded that, “The economy. The governor, sadly, Julie Jong, D.M.D. current system under which COAH wanted a court fight. That accom- 908-322-7000 Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry operates has always been a detriment plished nothing. If Gov. Christie is John Chang, D.D.S. to municipalities since it was estab- truly interested in affordable housing lished. Today’s decision is deeply reform, he should take another look BRAMNICK, RODRIGUEZ, Kelly Walk, D.D.S. disappointing and delays the neces- at the Democratic bill to abolish MITTERHOFF, GRABAS & WOODRUFF LLC sary reorganization needed to address COAH and truly work to find a com- the Supreme Court’s affordable hous- promise that will benefit everyone,” 7ESTlELD !VENUE s 7ESTlELD .* ing mandate. My position remains Asm. Green said. 1827 East Second Street, Scotch Plains WWWKIDSANDSMILESCOM s unchanged that COAH needs to be New Jersey Family’s Favorite Kids’ Docs™, 2009–2013 abolished. It is an outdated and ter- www.jonbramnick.com Named 2009–2012 Top Dentist by NJ Monthly Magazine rible public policy that has adversely www.goleader.com A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 18, 2013 Page 3 Al Faella Elected Pres. of Community Develop. Group COUNTY – Union County Man- ing the management of thousands of ager Alfred J. Faella of Mountainside acres of parklands as well as the was elected president of the National administration of millions of dollars Community Development Associa- in federal Community Development tion (NCDA) during the Block Grant and Recovery Act fund- organization’s annual convention in ing for community renewal projects. Washington, D.C. last month. He was also had input in the deci- “Through his long record of success- sion of Wakefern, one of the largest ful community devel- employers in opment projects, Mr. Union County, to Faella has made a dif- retain and ex- ference in Union pand its opera- County,” Freeholder tions in the Chairwoman Linda county rather MEETING THE COMMUNITY...Scotch Plains Councilman Lou Beckerman Carter said. “The free- than relocating MEETING VOTERS...Fanwood Democratic candidates for Borough Council poses with Assembly members Jerry Green (D-22, Plainfield) and Linda Stender holder board is very elsewhere. Tom Kranz and Kathy Mitchell met voters recently at Mara’s Cafe in downtown (D-22, Scotch Plains) at the Kramer Manor Park Community Cookout, a Fanwood. community barbecue held every two years for current and former residents of proud to know that As president Kramer Manor Park. The event was held Saturday afternoon. communities across of NCDA, where the nation will benefit he has previ- from his experience ously served as Sandy Relief Fund Now and guidance.” secretary/trea- Holt: Students Should Get A lifelong resident surer and vice- Accepting Applications of Union County, president, Mr. Mr. Faella’s early ca- Faella will head MORRISTOWN – The Hurricane a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Same Rate As Wall Street reer in public service a non-profit or- Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund has page are available on the Fund’s WEST WINDSOR – U.S. Rep. “We’ll continue to roll out policy- included the position ganization with a announced the launch of its rolling website. Applicants must be a regis- Rush Holt (D-12th), a candidate in focused, evidence-driven web vid- of director of neigh- membership of online grant application for eligible tered 501(c)3 tax-exempt non-profit. next month’s Democratic Primary for eos in the weeks ahead,” said Tho- borhood services for Al Faella 550 local gov- non-profit organizations providing Proposals will be evaluated on sev- the unexpired term of the late Senator mas Seay, a spokesman for the Holt the City of Elizabeth. In that capac- ernments nationwide. Sandy specific disaster relief and re- eral criteria including organizational Frank Lautenberg, has launched the campaign. “They help show that, as ity, he assisted in plans for building The NCDA mission is to assist covery services in New Jersey. capacity, track record of success, second in his series of whiteboard a scientist, Rep. Holt thinks differ- the Jersey Gardens Mall, a regional local governments in developing high The Fund’s focus areas include: project alignment to priority funding videos making the case for what his ently than anyone in the Senate – destination that has generated thou- quality, locally responsive programs housing assistance, social services areas, clarity of project implementa- campaign termed “bold progressive and as a teacher, he has a knack for sands of new jobs. for making communities better places specific to unmet needs, financial and tion, budget and expected outcomes, ideas.” In the new video, “Student explaining issues in compelling and Another highlight of Mr. Faella’s in which to live, particularly for low- legal counseling, and economic de- and opportunity for impact. The mini- Loans,” Mr. Holt argues that student understandable ways. In fact, if service in Elizabeth was his role in and moderate-income households. velopment. Applications are now be- mum grant request is $10,000. borrowers should pay the same low elected, Rush Holt would be liter- developing the HOPE 6 Project, which Mr. Faella earned a Master’s Degree ing accepted on a rolling basis and The Fund will continue to post all interest rate that Wall Street banks ally one of a kind: the only scientist leveraged over $130 million funding to in Public Administration from Kean will continue to be accepted through grant awards on its website and track pay to borrow money from the Fed- in the U.S. Senate.” help residents of the Elizabethport com- University, where he also received his Thursday, October 3 with final an- distributed dollars from start to fin- eral Reserve: 0.75 percent – “and not The first video in the whiteboard munity transition from public housing undergraduate degree. He resides in nouncements expected on Thursday, ish, ensuring applicants are deliver- a penny more.” series, “Wall Street,” launched last to home ownership. He also served as Mountainside with his wife, Mary. October 31. Organizations are encour- ing the promised assistance to fami- “Here’s the deal,” Mr. Holt says in week and remains in rotation with director of community development aged to apply early in the application lies and communities according to the video. “A few years ago, Wall Street “Student Loans” as a paid web adver- and chaired the city’s innovative Com- Bills Address Privacy process as grants will be announced their approved proposals. blew up our economy, and we still tisement. munity Policing Program. TRENTON — A series of bills and awarded on an ongoing basis. Currently the Hurricane Sandy Re- haven’t recovered. For recent college Among other recognitions, Mr. aimed at protecting New Jerseyans The online application can be ac- lief Fund is working with a variety of grads, the unemployment rate is above Chiesa Joins Caucus to Faella’s efforts earned Elizabeth three from unwarranted invasion into their cessed on the Fund’s website at non-profits across the state helping 13 percent. So if students are still reel- End Human Trafficking consecutive “Best Practices” awards private lives has been introduced in www.SandyNJReliefFund.org. The individuals, families, communities and ing from Wall Street’s blunders, why from the U.S. Department of Hous- the state Assembly. Fund expects to award up to $5 million small businesses recover and rebuild. on earth would the government charge WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff ing and Urban Development (HUD). One of the resolutions requests the in grants during this application period. To date the Relief Fund has awarded them an interest rate nine times higher Chiesa (R-N.J.) has joined the U.S. Before Mr. Faella was appointed federal government to enact a shield Grant eligibility requirements and 51 grants totaling $11 million. than it charges Wall Street banks?” Senate’s Caucus to End Human Traf- county manager in August 2011, he law for journalists, which would give The video comes in two versions: a ficking. The bipartisan caucus, founded was the director of the Union County reporters the opportunity to challenge 15-second version that will be adver- in 2012 by Senators Richard Blumenthal Department Parks and Community a government subpoena to access tised across the web, and a longer (D-Conn.) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Renewal, with responsibilities includ- privileged source information. version that provides greater expla- provides a forum for senators to come nation of the policies proposed. In together to combat human trafficking the video, Mr. Holt proposes pegging by promoting awareness, removing de- the interest rate on student loans to mand, supporting prosecution efforts, the Federal Reserve discount rate. and providing appropriate service sys- “The idea was [U.S. Senator from tems for survivors. Massachusetts] Elizabeth Warren’s,” “Human trafficking is the equiva- Mr. Holt said, “but Elizabeth can’t lent of modern day slavery and it’s pass it alone. In the Senate, I’ll fight by happening all across the United States. her side to make it the law of the land.” This is a scourge that affects our young people. It robs them of their innocence GW Mayor In Office and steals their freedom. We must do more to raise awareness, increase pros- Sat. to Meet Residents ecutions against those responsible, and GARWOOD — Garwood Mayor provide assistance to the victims,” Sen. Patricia Quattrocchi will be available Chiesa said. “I commend Senators in her office this Saturday morning, Portman and Blumenthal for their good July 20, at Garwood Borough Hall to work on this issue and look forward to meet with residents. Any resident joining their efforts to end human wishing to speak with the mayor re- trafficking.” garding any issue is encouraged to Prior to his appointment to the U.S. stop in between the hours of 10 a.m. Senate, Senator Chiesa worked to make DRESSED FOR THE FOURTH…John Quattrocchi’s 1977 Caddy Sedan deVille and noon. No appointment is neces- the State of New Jersey more effective is all dressed up for the Fourth of July Parade in Plainfield held July 6. Garwood sary. in attacking the problem of human Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi was a passenger in the car, which was escorted by trafficking, including issuing a state- Plainfield Republican Mayoral candidate Sandy Spector, and state Legislative Mayor Quattrocchi has set aside District 22 Assembly candidate John Campbell. the mornings of the third Saturday of wide law enforcement directive to in- each month for this purpose. How- crease human trafficking investigations The Family Law Department of Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski ever, she is also available to address and prosecutions, identify and rescue resident issues and concerns by ap- human trafficking victims, provide NICHOLAS A. GIUDITTA, III Presents pointment during the borough’s regu- comprehensive services to victims, and ATTORNEY AT LAW lar business hours, via the Internet at train law enforcement to recognize [email protected] or by possible signs of human trafficking phone at (908) 789-0710. when investigating other crimes.
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Diction Deception Members of: At United Nations Was Incredible Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce This past Friday, July 12, I had the those whose voices cannot be heard.” with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association opportunity to listen to Malala When she said this, everything that rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Yousafzai speak at the United Na- we work for at GLI had so much sharp enough to discern this deception of diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 tions in New York City, her first pub- more meaning. Today, there are 57 lic appearance since she was attacked million children (mostly girls) out of If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 guess. If you get two – well-read indi- on October 9, 2012. Malala is a Paki- school, and like Malala said, she is vidual. If you get three – word expert. If Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 stani teen who advocates for girls’ here to speak and advocate and make POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at you get all four – You must have a lot of rights, and on that day, the Taliban sure that all of these children have free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 boarded her school bus planning to access to education. Her speech put All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. murder her and silence her efforts. so much more meaning to everything come from the board game Diction Malala was shot, along with two of we do, and it was so inspiring to listen Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman her other friends, but due to care and to her beautiful and eloquent speech. Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER several surgeries she received from At one point in the session, the 1. Hoast – To cough Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo doctors in Pakistan and the United entire room sang “Happy Birthday” 2. Powter – A comon domestic pigeon, COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION with an inflated breast Betsey Burgdorf Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly Kingdom, Malala survived. She is to Malala. Singing to her felt so now back in school, and continues to fitting...yes it was her 16th birthday 3. Holour – A fornicator or EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS whoremonger advocate for human rights. July 12 so yes we should sing to her, but it 4. Prandial – Belonging to a meal, also happens to be her 16th birthday. was more than that. It was the idea especially dinner SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe I was fortunate to be able to attend that just a short time ago, she was One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 this event through Girls Learn Inter- almost murdered, but she lived and ISOCHROOUS 1. Repetitious national (GLI), an organization that now is here in behalf of so many other 2. Being of equal color throughout works to give girls an education in children. 3. In accord; agreement countries where they are typically As Chernor Bah, a member of the 4. Interlaced or linked COAH Is In Chaos; Westfield, denied a right to be educated. There Youth Advocacy Group, said, “[The TRANSCOLATE are GLI chapters at Edison Interme- Taliban] did not know they were 1. To stack or mound diate School, Roosevelt Intermediate awakening a sleeping giant.” They 2. To convert or change the character School, and Westfield High School most certainly have. In a town like 3. To strain or filter Cranford, All Towns Suffer (WHS), where I attend school. Westfield where we take quality edu- 4. To overturn or transpose In the midst of a Gubernatorial Election year, still fighting plans by another builder for 360 units Throughout the year, we raise aware- cation for granted (we often even THAUMATURGE 1. A magician municipalities statewide need direction from the on Birchwood. ness and money, which we send to complain about school), we don’t 2. A busybody Governor and the Legislature as to how to proceed In our opinion, the only ones who are winning in our partner school, the Abdullah bin realize how lucky we are. Through- 3. A fight or contest for mastery with meeting low- to moderate-income housing regu- these lawsuits are the developers and the lawyers. Omar School in Afghanistan. out the world, many children, mostly 4. Range of vision or sight lations following last week’s New Jersey Supreme The courts are maintaining the chaos. There are many chapters through- girls, have no way of receiving an SCINTILLANT out the United States and partner education, for various reasons such 1. Gritty; sandy Court’s decision overruling Governor Chris Christie’s Despite the Supreme Court’s ruling, COAH’s schools throughout the world, and as not having the ability to pay for it, 2. A hissing or whistling sound attempt to abolish the state’s Council on Affordable future remains in limbo, as both Governor Christie GLI actually began here in Westfield not being allowed to attend school 3. Sparkling; glittering Housing (COAH) and transferring its powers to the and the Legislature want to eliminate the agency; in 2003. This day at the UN, called due to family or societal beliefs, hav- 4. Pertaining to twilight; glimmering Department of Community Affairs (DCA). they just disagree on how this should be accom- Malala Day, was attended by youth ing other obligations at home, or not COAH has been in limbo for the past two years plished. The Governor wanted to accomplish this advocates from around the world. having the means to travel safely to See more letters on page 5 while the case was before the courts. The Governor feat administratively, while Democratic lawmak- Before she spoke, we listened to and from school. Because of this, had transferred COAH’s authority to the DCA ers, who hold the majority in the Assembly and speeches from Gordon Brown (UN these girls are trapped in a cycle of Letters to through an administrative order in 2011. Senate, want to do this through legislation to be Special Envoy for Global Education), poverty, forced labor, and child mar- the Editor The New Jersey League of Municipalities said in signed by the Governor. Vuk Jeremi (President of the UN riage. a letter dated July 3, prior to the court ruling, that According to published reports, $140 million re- General Assembly), and Ban Ki- Living in Westfield, we are ex- Board Commended for towns remained “at risk of being penalized for mains in a trust fund for affordable housing after the moon (UN Secretary-General). posed to none of this directly but Malala took the stage to a huge stand- have the opportunity to help put girls Rejecting Building failing to comply with regulations that were never Christie administration’s effort to transfer funds to ing ovation. in school. While not everyone can go adopted” by COAH. the state budget was halted by an Appellate Court As soon as she began to speak, we to the UN and deliver speeches the In Mountainside “Additionally, with COAH’s ‘3rd round’ regula- ruling in May. The League of Municipalities filed knew there was something incredible way Malala did, there are still ways to I would like to commend the tions invalidated by the courts in a separate action litigation a year ago in an effort to prevent Governor about that moment. Here stands a help. There is a petition going to the Mountainside Planning Board on and that appeal pending before the State Supreme Christie from taking the trust fund money. girl, who, just about nine months UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon their recent decision to reject an ap- Court, municipalities were also without a viable Now it is time for the Governor and lawmakers to ago, was shot in the left side of her that can be signed to show that every- plication for a relatively ambitious plan in place detailing what obligations the state put politics aside and create a housing policy in this forehead by the Taliban, but is here, one stands to help children receive an commercial development at the cor- would impose,” the League stated. state that clearly follows the letter of the law on low fully recovered. Here stands a girl education. Please take a few minutes ner of New Providence Road and As part of the court’s Mount Laurel decision, all to moderate housing requirements and who will who is turning 16 today, giving a to sign this petition using the link Mountain Avenue. municipalities in the state have to provide fair hous- administer this policy and what their authority will speech in a language that is not native www.aworldatschool.org/malaladay The board spent months reviewing to her, in the United Nations, of all to show your support for this cause. plans, making suggestions for im- ing plans for those with low to moderate incomes. be. places. That in itself is just absolutely Thanks. provements, reviewing revised plans, Towns that have not had their plans approved by Very little good has come from this program. amazing. Melanie Nettler and listening to the voices of con- COAH in the past have exposed themselves to builder At one point in her speech, Malala Westfield cerned citizens who feared increased remedy lawsuits. Both Westfield and Cranford have said, “So here I stand, one girl among WHS Class of 2015 congestion at the extremely busy in- faced thousands of dollars in legal fees and were many. I speak not for myself, but for tersection. In the end, the board de- forced to approve developments they did not want in Will N.J. Finally Get A Real cided that despite the prospect of a their communities after builders filed builder rem- My Uncle, Like Capt. Tostevin, modern, attractive building, which edy lawsuits. Only a portion of these developments Senator Representing N.J.? would provide welcome tax dollars will actually be dedicated to persons with low-to- It has been a long time since New Jersey had a real Was Declared MIA in 1945 to the borough, the lack of sufficient moderate incomes. In our opinion, developers have United States Senator. Next month, four Democrats I read with great interest and ap- very much. space in the cramped parking area for large delivery vehicles and the dicey used the Mount Laurel decision to get higher density will battle in their party’s Primary while two Repub- preciation the several letters and the Judy Wussler copy of the piece from the July 4 flow of traffic into the parking lot and housing approved at the peril of local residents who licans will do the same, all hoping to replace the late Scotch Plains onto New Providence Road presented face increased traffic, a shortage of classrooms, not Senator Frank Lautenberg on Capitol Hill. Westfield Leader about (June 1946) Capt. Franklin Tostevin’s remains Editor’s Note: A search of The safety concerns too large to ignore. to mention a drain on emergency services such as It appears that among Democrats, Newark Mayor Westfield Leader online at In this day and age it is easy to Cory Booker has already been anointed over his having been found in EMS, fire and police. Germany...because...My uncle, 1st Lt. www.goleader.com found: become cynical about governmental Westfield was sued in January 2009 by Sunnyside opponents, Congressmen Rush Holt and Frank Paul Wesley Drew, World War II Army March 8, 1945: Lt. and Mrs. Paul processes and motivations, but it is Senior Housing of Westfield, which was seeking to Pallone and Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver. The Air Corps pilot, and a resident of Drew and their small son, who have reassuring to note that in this case the build 60 housing units on Springfield Avenue, after winner is expected to face ex-Bogota Mayor Steve Westfield in the ’30s and ’40s, was, been visiting Lt. Drew's parents, Mr. public good prevailed. Sunnyside alleged that it had been “rebuffed” by Lonegan in October, who should not have any prob- like Capt. Tostevin, declared MIA. and Mrs. Don J. C. Drew of the Bou- Bill Gottdenker Westfield in its efforts to get the project approved. lem defeating Alieta Eck, a physician. He and his crew members were on a levard, left Saturday for their home in Mountainside Hopefully, this election will produce a Senator mission 110 miles south of Los Sacramento... The town recently settled the lawsuit for 24 hous- March 29, 1945: 1st Lt. Paul W. ing units. focused on New Jersey and not a Washington, D.C. Negros in the Admiralty Islands when FOR EVERY NEW their plane crashed into the Pacific. Drew, 771 Boulevard, has been as- Meanwhile, Cranford has been the subject of agenda and someone who stays out of trouble, whether signed to duty at the Air Transport LAW, FIRST builder remedy lawsuits filed by builders for plans to it be a criminal investigation or ethical lapse. Their remains were never found. They went missing June 21, 1945 and were Command’s Fairfield-Suisum, Cal., build developments on Birchwood Avenue and South The good thing about this special election, in our Army Air Base. REMOVE ONE LAW opinion, is that if New Jerseyans do not like the new officially declared dead on Decem- Avenue. The township settled with the previous ber 15, 1945. Paul’s name is on the July 5, 1945: Airmen Missing In AND ONE developer for a five-acre property at 555 South Senator’s job performance, we’re not stuck for six World War II memorial monument in Pacific, Lt. Paul W. Drew, Corp. R. B. Avenue, where 163 rental units are to be built, and is years. We can replace him/her in November 2014. Westfield. Williams, Unreported POLITICIAN. Because I saw the article about 1st Lt.. Paul W. Drew, son of Mr. Capt. Tostevin in your paper, I was and Mrs. D. J. C. Drew of 771 Boule- wondering, on the outside, outside vard, has been reported missing ac- chance, if there might have been any cording to word received Sunday by coverage about my Uncle Paul in the his wife, the former Louise Smalley of Leader in 1945 or 1946. It would Lynn, Mass., who is now living in mean so much to me and his sons Sacramento, Cal. (one of whom was born within days No details were received, but it is of his being MIA – Paul’s wife was in known that Lt. Drew had been first the hospital just having given birth pilot of an air sea rescue plane based when she received the bad news...so in the Admiralty Islands. sad, so sad) if you could provide us He entered service in 1941 and with any media articles you might was originally with the Air Transport have. We’d so much appreciate it. Command and made several flights The Drew family lived at 771 Bou- abroad. He was then assigned to the levard. Air Sea Rescue work, later trans- I live in Scotch Plains. We’ve been ferred to flying a cargo plane and subscribers to the Leader-Times as then back to rescue flying. He has long as I can remember! Thank you been overseas about five months. He is a graduate of Westfield High School. The Bewildered, Confused And Dictatorial Leadership In The White House The entire history of the United The large body of retirees is first guided leadership will weigh heavily States of America has been filled starting to realize that their retire- during the decomposition of the coun- with many challenges, which our ment that was based on sound dollars try that many of us love, have fought system and constitutional government that had some value and the stability for in many wars, and admire as the has dealt with successfully. The cre- of prices for everyday living that will ethical solution for a true Republic. ativeness and energies of our popula- not meet their needs now or in the The question is now: what will tion sparked by the incentives pro- future. They are being guided into a each of you do within your own sphere vided by the rewards of the free en- new plantation, making them depen- of influence to your family, your terprise system had made us the envy dant upon more handouts for even a friends, and whoever values your and the leaders of the world. minimum definition of a lifestyle. opinion in returning to the simple In one presidential term and sadly Supposedly, highly educated poli- truths of how government must work a second in process, the bewildered, ticians continue to ignore the reality for America so that we can produce confused, and dictatorial leadership of financial repercussions and make quality government that adds to our in the White House is eroding with decisions based on the selfish goal of image, to our reputation, to our State LD-21 State LD-22 7th Congressional District ever-increasing degradation. Our per- getting re-elected. Their ethics are wealth, and world leadership. Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Representative Leonard Lance (R) sonal liberties and freedom are in- largely for sale and the leadership of Warren Victor 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 centives to excel and the financial a president at the top is nowhere to be Westfield Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 (908) 518-7733 well-being for generations to come is found, and the Obamanization of (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 [Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood, Summit and Cranford destroyed. government policy leads the way to Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) are in the 7th Congressional District] Union County Freeholders 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. For the youth, the impossible task ever-increasing dysfunction of gov- Elizabeth, New Jersey Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 12th Congressional District of marketing their skills and their ernment. (908) 527-4200 (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 Rep. Rush Holt (D) education; for the middle-aged We were given a very special set of Al Faella, Mgr. [email protected] Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) 50 Washington Rd., West Windsor, N.J. 08550 homeowners, business people, and documents, the Constitution and the Linda Carter, chair 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. (609) 750-9365 professionals, it becomes an ever Bill of Rights, and the brilliance of [email protected] Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [Fanwood, Plainfield and most of Scotch Plains more impossible task of acquiring the early leaders of our country. Un- Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 are in the 12th Congressional District] (908) 527-4419 sufficient wealth to pay for the failed less we can make our President, our [email protected] LD-21 includes Westfield, LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, [email protected], [email protected] projects, leadership, and programs Attorney General, and his band of Mountainside, Garwood, Fanwood, Plainfield, Clark and [email protected], [email protected] being ground out by an unbalanced lackies understand that the bill for For more information, see Summit and Cranford. Linden. [email protected], [email protected] Senate and President. their ignorance, selfishness, and mis- www.goleader.com/help A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 18, 2013 Page 5 Health Insur. Tax Undermines Fed’s Buono Unveils Economic Plan to Quest for ‘Affordable’ Healthcare Strengthen Working, Middle Class Insurance plans won’t go on sale in the average cost of a family plan rose Editor’s Note: Democratic guber- tax relief for child care expenses that the new insurance exchanges estab- from about $9,200 to about $20,000. www.westfieldareachamber.com natorial candidate and state Senator cost the average New Jersey family 9 lished by the federal healthcare re- The new health insurance tax – all Barbara Buono has released her plan percent of its monthly income; giv- form law for several more months. by itself – will increase premiums an to revitalize New Jersey’s economy. ing parents the tools to save for their But some major health insurers are additional 1.9 to 2.3 percent next Where Did the Westfield Farmers’ ***** children’s higher education through already forecasting substantially year, according to a recent study from My plan was developed with the the NJ BEST program. higher premiums. Oliver Wyman, a consultancy. By Market Go? - It’s Still There understanding that a strong economy As Governor, I will commit to fos- Some individuals could see their 2023, the tax will have increased So, there you are — at that lot ing this year, to broaden the offerings begins with a strong middle class. In tering cooperative partnerships be- premiums more than double, accord- premiums by 2.8 to 3.7 percent. across from Flair Cleaners looking our customers can enjoy. Shonna’s order to have sustainable, long-term tween emerging markets and institu- ing to a private briefing conducted That translates to thousands of dol- for the Farmers’ Market. You are Sweet Bites is a booth with an assort- growth we must invest in our tions of higher learning, which will earlier this year by one of the nation’s lars’ worth of premium hikes. scratching your head. Where in the ment of homemade cookies. Deli- workforce, schools, small businesses define New Jersey as a leader in inno- largest insurers. Small businesses In the individual market, premi- world is it? cious! And, JD Gourmet has some and infrastructure. As Governor, I vation and help attract high quality could face increases of 25 to 50 per- ums for individual coverage are pro- I am so glad you asked. It is still oils and vinegars that complement will marshal New Jersey’s resources businesses. To do this, I will: cent. jected to rise by $2,150, on average. setting up in the Westfield Train the farm fresh products just perfectly! to create jobs and make our state Connect start-up and emerging One big reason for the premium Family policies in this market will Station’s South Avenue Lot 3. But, it Sutton Family Farms is a dairy farmer competitive in the global economy. market businesses with institutions hikes is a new tax on health insurers rise by more than $5,000. has shifted down to the other end of who has graced us with their pres- The five-part plan calls for making of higher learning and increase in- that takes effect next year. If the fed- Small businesses will have it even that lot. ence this year, offering farm fresh strategic investments in New Jersey vestments in research and develop- eral health reform law is to live up to worse. Over a 10-year period, the tax The Westfield Farmers’ Market is eggs, yogurts, and cheeses. And, if workers, ensuring working families ment to attract new businesses to its official name – the Patient Protec- will raise the cost of insuring an indi- an opportunity to buy local, and eat you want a bite of something while can make ends meet and creating New Jersey. tion and Affordable Care Act – the vidual in the small group market by well, enjoying all that NJ summer’s you are shopping, put in your order partnerships between institutions of Tax credits and incentives work health insurance tax will have to go. $2,800. The additional cost to insure bounty has to offer. So, please don’t with Taqueria Authentica. Their higher learning and businesses in best when targeted at the communi- Starting next year, health insurers a family will be about $6,800. miss the opportunity to come peruse “fresh Mex” goodies are a treat! emerging industries so that New Jer- ties and businesses that need it most. must pay $8 billion in “fees.” Their Those tax-fueled premium hikes the fresh offerings, and rub elbows So, please don’t give up looking. sey is at the forefront of the global Approximately 95 percent of all New annual tax bill rises to $11.3 billion in may force some small businesses to with your neighbors. Make the Westfield Farmers’ Market economy. New Jersey was once one Jersey companies are small busi- 2015 and 2016, to $13.9 billion in quit offering health insurance to their You can find the Westfield Farm- the place that you start your weekly of America’s leaders in developing nesses. To help grow this sector of the 2017, and then to $14.3 billion in employees – simply because they ers’ Market at the intersection of South grocery shopping! It’s a great way to complex technologies and lifesaving economy, my economic plan will: 2018. Thereafter, it tracks the growth can’t afford it. Avenue, and Summit Avenue. We spend a Saturday morning. We’re here medicines. This history can be the Target assistance to small busi- of premiums. Over the course of a The health insurance tax will even open for business on Saturdays from until the end of October, as always, foundation for the next generation of nesses, many of which are women- decade, the tax take will total about affect seniors. Medicare Advantage 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Our three “regu- hoping to serve up freshness, com- businesses that will move the Garden and minority-owned; start a Commu- $100 billion, according to the Joint premiums are set to go up by $20 next lar” farms, which have been with us munity and pride. State forward. To make sure that New nity Solutions program to help small Committee on Taxation. year – and by $32 to $42 a month in for years, have returned: Peaceful For more information, call (908) Jersey’s workers have the necessary businesses open and grow; target tax Federal officials plan to use that 2023. Valley; Skeba; and Donaldson’s. The 233-3021 or email skills, my economic plan will: credits for small businesses in bio- revenue to expand access to and sub- These premium hikes shouldn’t be corn and tomatoes are about to peak, [email protected]. Restore New Jersey as a leader in technology, life sciences, and other sidize coverage. But the tax won’t surprising. The Congressional Bud- and the assortment of other produce Heather Robinson research and innovation by empha- advanced fields; restore and improve the functionality of the in- get Office predicted back in 2009 is mind-boggling. Executive Director, GWACC sizing science, technology, engineer- strengthen oversight of the Urban surance marketplace – or discourage that the cost of the health insurance Some new vendors are participat- ing and mathematics (STEM) cur- Enterprise Zone program. costly, unhealthy behavior like smok- tax “would be largely passed through riculum in our schools and providing Finally, many people in New Jer- ing. to consumers in the form of higher higher education with the resources sey are facing obstacles that can only Rather, the tax will simply exacer- premiums for private coverage.” Letters to the Editor to expand this workforce and create be removed by the government ac- bate the upward swing of premiums Some states will bear the burden of affordable options in our community tion. To promote growth, my eco- that has been going on for years. the tax more than others. New York’s colleges and vocational schools to nomic plan will: Over the last five years, plan prices individual market will be hit hardest. We Need to Get Government Out Of train and retrain our workforce with Tackle the foreclosure crisis and have risen between 7 and 8 percent Oliver Wyman estimates the 10-year the skills needed for developing in- keep families in their homes; fix crum- annually. Between 2002 and 2012, impact per family in the Empire State Way And Allow America to Flourish dustries. bling infrastructure by leveraging at $9,942. The second part of my economic private capital and federal funds to Garwood Cooling Small employers in West Virginia Editor’s Note: Republican U.S. Instead of shackling Americans to plan will help working families that pay for new projects and renew our will see hikes bigger than their peers Senate candidate Steve Lonegan held the federal government, we want to have been hurting under Governor commitment to a clean energy Centers Set elsewhere – more than $9,200 through a press conference last week in front encourage individuals to be self-reli- Christie earn a living wage. This in- economy by investing in renewable Excessive heat is expected to con- 2023. of Camden City Hall, opposing Cory ant. If we open up our school system cludes: energy sources and promoting en- tinue through the end of the week Seniors covered by Medicare Ad- Booker’s welfare plan. The following to competition and school vouchers, Restoring the Earned Income Tax ergy efficiency. reaching into the triple digits. I have vantage in New Jersey will face the are some of his comments from the more low-income children could get Credit to 25 percent and marketing it Barbara Buono instructed that “The People’s House,” steepest cost increases – $4,182 over event. a quality education. Cory Booker had to all eligible families; increasing New Democratic Candidate for Governor the council chamber at Borough Hall, the decade. Florida’s Medicare Ad- ***** a chance to institute school vouchers Jersey’s minimum wage and tying it remain open for residents as a cool- vantage population is right behind, The expansion of the government in Newark, and he never did. If the to cost of living increases; expanding ing center for as long as necessary for with a 10-year cost impact that’s just welfare system has destroyed great EPA stopped killing jobs with its any residents in need of a place to one dollar less. cities like Camden. Now, Cory deluge of costly regulations, more cool off. And by making insurance more Booker is proposing more of the same hardworking Americans could pro- Areas of several Union County expensive, the tax actually increases failed policies that will only increase vide for themselves and their fami- municipalities were without power the cost of health reform to the fed- our national deficit and make low- lies. And if we trusted American citi- yesterday (Monday) and today, to eral government. After all, the feds income Americans further dependent zens with the liberty our founding include a few streets in the borough will subsidize the purchase of insur- on the federal government. fathers fought and died for, their en- for about a half hour this afternoon. ance by anyone who makes less than Whether it is universal preschool trepreneurial spirit could thrive. Residents are asked to check on eld- four times the federal poverty level – or mortgage bailouts, Booker’s big- Cory Booker believes we need erly and inform neighbors periodi- up to $94,200 for a family of four. government policies are unfair to the government to tie Americans down. I www.uniquecruiseandtravel.com cally over the course of the heat wave The higher the cost of coverage, the taxpayers that are forced to foot the believe we need to get government as there may be periodic outages. more the government will have to bill and unfair to the Americans who out of the way and allow the Ameri- Carol Bevere Kearney• Proprietor Pat Quattrocchi spend on subsidies. seek to live a life independent of can people to flourish. 207 CENTER STREET, GARWOOD Garwood Mayor The health insurance tax under- government handouts. Steve Lonegan (R) 908-789-3303 mines the federal government’s quest Candidate for U.S. Senate Summer Science to make health care more affordable. 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Get some Zzzz’s MattressFactoryBeds.com 35 South Avenue, Fanwood, NJ U 908-322-4178 Mon-Fri 10-6, Thurs 10-8, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5 Page 6 Thursday, July 18, 2013 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Lucille D. Kelman, 86, Had Been Active With Schools, Scouts, Square Dancing – Obituaries – POLICE BLOTTER Lucille D. Kelman, 86, of Orange library at Franklin Elementary City, Fla. died on Tuesday, July 2, School, was a Cub Scout Den Mother, Donald J. Sawtelle, Textiles Executive; Westfield Edison was arrested on an active warrant Monday, July 8, Karine Martin, 46, of out of East Brunswick after a motor ve- 2013, at John Knox Village in Or- and after her children were in school, Plainfield was arrested at Plainfield po- ange City. Was USMC Officer and Tennis Player hicle stop on Martine Avenue. She was worked part-time at Jane Smith’s lice headquarters on a Westfield warrant. processed, posted bail and released. Born Lucille Dorothy clothing store and as as- Donald J. Sawtelle of Westfield, ishing paddle tennis program, and he Martin was turned over to the Union Monday, July 1, Toussaint Landy, 38, of Crowe on July 19, 1926 in sistant to the librarian at N.J. died after a brief illness on Tues- was an active member of the Westfield County jail in lieu of $638 bail. Watchung was arrested on an active war- Brighton, Mass., Lucille Roosevelt Junior High day, July 9, 2013, at Medstar Mont- Tennis Club for over 50 years. He Monday, July 8, Ricardo Porros, 30, of rant out of Fanwood after a motor vehicle was a descendant of Myles School. She and Arthur gomery Medical Center in Olney, continued his love of tennis at Bay Elizabeth was arrested at the Elizabeth stop on North Avenue near Forest Road. He Standish and several other were avid members of the Md. Head Yacht Club for nearly 40 years, Police Department on a Westfield war- was processed, posted bail and released. prominent Massachusetts Westfield “Y Squares” Don was a gregarious friend, a while enjoying summers with his fam- rant for $500. At police headquarters, it Monday, July 1, Joseph Calderone, families. After deciding not Square Dancing Club, an dynamic and savvy businessman and ily at the house he built in Normandy was discovered Porros also had an out- 50, of South Plainfield was arrested on an standing Newark warrant for $250. Porros active Fanwood warrant after a motor to pursue a professional ca- activity they continued for a generous son, husband, Beach. He was an en- was released with a court date on the reer in ballet, she entered thusiastic sailor on vehicle stop at Morse and North Av- many years after leaving father, grandfather, uncle Westfield warrant after posting $400 of enues. He was processed and released by and graduated from Westfield in 1971. In re- and godfather. He was a Barnegat Bay and en- the total bail amount. He was released on the Fanwood Court. Simmons College, but re- tirement, she and Arthur leader in many endeavors joyed bareboating with his own recognizance by the Newark Wednesday, July 3, Alexander tained a love of dance the enjoyed several trips throughout his life. He family and friends in Police Department. Fuchsman, 20, of Scotch Plains was ar- rest of her life. Lucille D. Kelman abroad. thrived in the company of the Caribbean. He was Monday, July 8, Christopher rested on charges of DWI and possession She met her future hus- Lucille enjoyed quilting, his many close friends and a faithful member of Kirkwood, 56, of Middletown was ar- of suspected marijuana after a motor ve- band, Arthur E. Kelman, of New York needlework, gardening and the love added his own spark to ev- Saint Helen’s Roman rested on an outstanding Secaucus war- hicle stop at South Avenue and Terrill City, while he was doing graduate of her husband, children and grand- ery gathering. He dearly Catholic Church and a rant for $400 following a motor vehicle Road. He was processed and released to stop on the 200 block of Ross Place. He a responsible person. work at M.I.T. They were married on children. Lucille is survived by her loved his family and cared member of the Nassau posted bail and was released. June 28, 1947. He predeceased her Club in Princeton. Wednesday, July 3, a resident of the three sons, their wives, eight grand- for them all his life. Tuesday, July 9, Frank Beltron, 21, of 100 block of Glenwood Road reported on October 28, 1998. They moved to children and one great-grandson. Don carried his Catholic Don was prede- Elizabeth was arrested on two outstand- that someone punctured a rear tire on his Westfield in 1956, where they raised Arrangements have been made by values and discipline with ceased by his devoted ing warrants during a motor vehicle stop motor vehicle while it was parked in front their three sons, Peter, of Weymouth, at Central Avenue and Sussex Street. The the Lohman Funeral Home of him from his earliest years. Donald J. Sawtelle wife of nearly 62 years, of the residence. Mass.; Paul, of Parsippany, N.J., and Daytona Beach, Fla., with interment He was born on October Jean Ednie Sawtelle; warrants were from Perth Amboy, for Wednesday, July 3, a business on the Marc, of Springfield, N.J. Arthur at the family site in Lakewood at a 29, 1924 and spent his first years in his children, Peter Don, Therese $81, and Bordentown, for $500. Both 10 block of South Avenue reported the worked for Westinghouse Electric in later date. New York City before moving to Flo- Marie and Edward Anthony, and his jurisdictions released Beltron on his own theft of used cooking oil, valued at $150, recognizance. Hillside, N.J. July 18, 2013 ral Park, N.Y. After graduating from parents, Josephine D. and Milton H. from a recycle bin. Wednesday, July 10, Kimberly Barker, Wednesday, July 3, Wilfredo Lucille was active in founding the Xavier High School in Manhattan, he Sawtelle. He is survived by his daugh- 48, of Mountainside was arrested and ter, Susan D. Sawtelle of Bethesda, Bermudez, 25, of Lakewood was arrested received his B.S.S. from Georgetown charged with driving while intoxicated on an active warrant out of Paterson after University and also studied at the Md.; his son, Mark C. Sawtelle, and (DWI) after she allegedly struck a parked a motor vehicle stop at Terrill and Pater- University of Oslo, Norway. In the his wife, Elaine, of Providence, R.I., motor vehicle on South Chestnut Street son Roads. He was processed and re- Library Story Slam Event midst of his college years, he began and his grandchildren, Andrew J. and and then fled the scene. Police located the leased by Paterson Municipal Court. his career as an officer in the United Elizabeth J. Sawtelle. He had 28 suspect’s vehicle at North Avenue and Thursday, July 4, Amahl Cain, 24, of States Marine Corps, serving in the nieces and nephews and several god- Orchard Street in Cranford, where the Summit was arrested on an active war- To Feature ‘Road Trips’ 2nd Division and taking part in the children. arrest took place. According to police, rant out of Waretown after a motor ve- Barker refused an alcotest, for which she memories to a willing group of other occupation of Japan at the end of A Mass of Christian Burial was hicle stop on Midway Avenue and Russell WESTFIELD – The Westfield also was charged. She additionally was Road. He was processed, posted bail and Memorial Library has announced storytellers and listeners. The group World War II. He returned to active offered on Monday, July 15, at Saint issued summonses for careless driving, Helen’s Church in Westfield, followed released. that its summer Story Slam will be may vote on a “best story” for the duty during the Korean War and com- leaving the scene of an accident and Friday, July 5, Barbara Hendricks, 30, held on Wednesday, July 24, at 7 evening. pleted his military service as a major by interment at Fairview Cemetery, failure to report an accident. She was of Westfield was arrested and charged p.m. The library is located at 550 This event will be free and open in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve in also in Westfield. The family hosted a released to a responsible adult. with DWI after a motor vehicle stop at East Broad Street. to Westfield Memorial Library and 1959. reception at Echo Lake Country Club Thursday, July 11, Lia Fagan, 20, and Terrill and Cushing Roads. According to MURAL cardholders. MURAL Don married his loving wife, Jean, in Westfield. Nicholas Breza, 22, both of Westfield, were police, after failing multiple field sobriety Story Slams are personal arrested and charged with possession of a storytelling events that the library cardholders belong to libraries that in 1950, and moved to Westfield in In lieu of flowers, donations may tests at the scene, Hendricks was trans- 1956. be made in Don’s memory either to controlled dangerous substance (CDS)/less ported to police headquarters, processed holds multiple times throughout the are part of the Middlesex Union than 50 grams of suspected marijuana and Reciprocal Agreement Libraries. He pursued a notable career in the the Marine Corps Association Foun- and released to a responsible person. year. The topic for this session will possession of drug paraphernalia follow- Friday, July 5, Rahaman McCalla, 34, be “Road Trips.” Participants are For participating libraries, check textiles industry for over four de- dation, www.mcafdn.org/donations, ing a motor vehicle stop at Hillcrest Avenue P.O. Box 1775, Quantico, Va. 22134, of New Brunswick was arrested on an invited to tell a story from their own the Westfield Memorial Library cades, first as vice-president of Hay- and South Chestnut Street. Both were re- active warrant out of Perth Amboy after website, wmlnj.org. To register for ward-Schuster Woolen Mills Ltd. in or to Catholic Relief Services, leased on their own recognizance with sum- a motor vehicle stop at South Avenue and Novena To St. Clare the program, visit wmlnj.org and Manhattan and later as president of www.crs.org/donate, P.O. Box 17090, monses pending a July 25 court date in First Street. He was processed, posted click on the Calendar tab, or call Sawtelle Textiles Ltd. in Baltimore, Md. 21297. Westfield Municipal Court. bail and released. Ask St. Clare for 3 favors, 1 Mountainside. Don was a founding Higgins and Bonner Echo Lake Friday, July 12, Lisa Friedman, 49, of business, 2 impossible. Say 9 (908) 789-4090, extension 0. Saturday, July 6, the owner of a busi- Library hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9 member of Toastmasters of Westfield Funeral Home in Westfield, Westfield was arrested on an outstanding ness on the 10 block of South Avenue Hail Mary’s for 9 days with and an active member of the Westfield www.higginsandbonner.com, Fanwood traffic warrant for $165 pursu- reported that someone took her purse, lighted candles. Pray whether p.m., Monday through Thursday, ant to a motor vehicle stop at West South and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Jaycees. He belonged to Echo Lake handled the arrangements. containing $260 in cash, while she was in you believe or not. Publish on July 18, 2013 Avenue and Westfield Avenue. She was the establishment. Saturday. The library will be closed Country Club for over 40 years, where transported to police headquarters, pro- the 9th day. May the Sacred Heart he helped create and sustain the flour- Sunday, July 7, Lance Gregory, 35, of of Jesus be praised, adored and on Sundays until September 22. cessed and released on her own recogni- Plainfield was arrested and charged with glorified today and every day. For more information, call (908) zance. DWI after a motor vehicle stop at Terrill 789-4090, visit wmlnj.org and sign Friday, July 12, Dennis Hillman, 51, Road and LaGrande Avenue. After failing Request will be granted no mat- Dale A. Juntilla, 90, Longtime Engineer; of Plainfield was arrested on an outstand- ter how impossible it seems. St. up for the monthly e-newsletter, “Li- multiple field sobriety tests at the scene, brary Loop,” or stop by the library ing Burlington Township criminal war- according to police, Gregory was trans- Clare, St. Jude, St. Therese in- Active at Calvary Lutheran Church rant for $240 pursuant to a motor vehicle ported to police headquarters, processed fant of Prague, St. Ann and St. for a copy of its award-winning, stop on the 100 block of Cacciola Place. quarterly newsletter, “Take Note.” Dale A. Juntilla, 90, of Westfield was a member of the Calvary Choir and released to a responsible person. Joseph, St. Peregrini, St. An- He was transported to police headquar- Monday, July 8, Ifeanyich Anyanwu, thony, St. Lucy, St. Michael the died peacefully on Thursday, July for over 50 years. On May 28, 1989, ters, processed and released on his own Dale and the choir were one of nine 22, of Union was arrested on an active Archangel, pray for us, so that Prayer to 11, 2013, surrounded by his family. recognizance with a pending court date. warrant out of Union Township after a each and every priest will re- Dale was born September 5, 1922 choruses to participate in the sold- Friday, July 12, Anthony Boyd, 51, of motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road. He peatedly say yes to the call he The Blessed Virgin in Minneapolis, Minn. He was raised out performance of the Rutter Re- Scotch Plains was arrested on three out- was processed, posted bail and released. in a community of Finnish immigrants quiem at Carnegie Hall under the standing traffic warrants pursuant to a Mountainside has received, remain constant in (Never known to fail) motor vehicle stop on the 100 block of practicing the gospel message Oh most beautiful Flower of where the Finnish language was used direction of composer John Rutter. Thursday, July 11, Claudia G. Garcia- Cacciola Place. They included warrants Figueroa, 27, of North Plainfield was ar- and be faithful forever as a com- Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, in the Lutheran Church. He graduated He also was an active member of the from the University of Minnesota with Glee Club and The Westfield Old from Trenton, for $2,500; Scotch Plains, rested for driving with a suspended license panion of our Lord Jesus Christ. Splendor of Heaven, Blessed for $500, and Plainfield, for $250. Boyd after a motor vehicle stop on Route 22. She John Paul II Mother of the Son of God, Im- an electrical engineering degree and Guard Merrymen. was transported to police headquarters, Dale was a dedicated volunteer. He was processed and released at the scene. M.D. maculate Virgin, assist me in my as an ROTC member he was commis- processed and released on his own recog- Thursday, July 11, a resident of New necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help sioned as a lieutenant and served in the served Hospice for 15 years, bring- nizance as per Trenton Municipal Court; Providence Road contacted police re- me! Show me herein you are my Army Signal Corps. ing innovative ideas and leadership posted bail via bondsman for Scotch garding what he believed could be a scam MASTER mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of Dale married Anita Sisson on July to the organization, and was an active Plains Municipal Court and held in lieu involving a rental property he found on 29, 1944 and together they moved to ambassador for Rotary International. of bail for Plainfield Municipal Court. Craigslist. According to police, the vic- God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, Scotch Plains I humbly beseech you from the Westfield, N.J. 60 years ago. In 1946, Dale also was a dedicated family tim stated that he has been communicat- MEMORIALS Monday, July 8, the manager of a ing via e-mail with an individual who bottom of my heart to succor me in after his military service, Dale be- man, giving all of himself so that the gan his 42-year career as an engi- Juntillas would be happy and suc- Route 22 gas station reported that some- claims to own a rental property in Dela- 524 Central Avenue this necessity. There are none who one received $40 in gas and then left ware that the victim is interested in rent- can withstand your power. Show neer with Westinghouse Electric Cor- cessful. Richard Juntilla, Dale’s son, without paying. Westfield, NJ (908) 233-2350 poration. said it best...Dale Walked the Walk. ing. The suspect told the victim to send a www.mastermemorials.com me herein you are my mother. Oh Monday, July 8, Howard Capers, 52, money order to an address in Kentucky, Mary, conceived without sin, pray Dale was a very active member of He will remain in our hearts always. of Plainfield was arrested after a motor which the victim did, police said. The for us who have recourse to thee. the Calvary Lutheran Church since Dale is survived by his wife of 69 vehicle stop on Route 22 on an outstand- suspect told the victim that he had at- Holy Mother, I place this cause in April 4, 1954. He was always con- years, Anita; three children, Richard ing $350 warrant issued by the Plainfield tempted to cash the check at a bank but cerned with the needs of others. He Juntilla (Jacque), Beth Juntilla and Court. He was transported to police head- was told it needed to be cashed at the post your hands (3x). quarters, processed and released. Holy Spirit, You who solve all was at the forefront of fund-raising Rita Martin (Buddy); eight grand- office, which the victim said was correct, efforts and volunteer coordination in children; 13 great-grandchildren and Wednesday, July 10, a resident of authorities reported. The post office in Designer • Builders of fine problems, light all roads so that I Washington Avenue reported that she Kentucky became suspicious of the indi- may attain my goal. You who gave support of the construction of a new his brother, James Juntilla. has been receiving multiple calls from a sanctuary, office, and education build- Memorial services were held on vidual and is holding the check. Police MONUMENTS me the divine gift to forgive and former boyfriend at all hours of the day will follow up, authorities said. MARKERS forget all evil against me and that in ing, which was completed and dedi- Sunday, July 14, at Calvary and night. Lutheran Church in Cranford. Ar- Thursday, July 11, a resident of Moun- MAUSOLEUMS all instances in my life You are with cated in 1966. Dale was always one Thursday, July 11, a resident of Tussel tain Avenue reported that someone re- me. I want in this short prayer to who could be counted on to roll up his rangements were by Gray Funeral Lane reported that someone made ap- moved his lawnmower, described as a Lettered • Cleaned thank You as I confirm once again sleeves and get involved. Whether he Directors of Westfield; proximately $500 in purchases on his red, self-propelled Toro, from his garage. acted as the Council President, counted www.grayfuneralhomes.com. credit card without his authorization. Thursday, July 11, a resident of Park that I never want to be separated July 18, 2013 Thursday, July 11, a resident of Tim Doerr from You in eternal glory. Thank the weekly offerings, painted walls, Way reported that someone removed his built furniture for Sunday school Plainfield Avenue reported that some- lawnmower described as an orange Ariens Sally Bauer Doerr you for your mercy towards me time overnight someone entered his ga- walk-behind mower, from his garage. and mine. Amen. classes or served in one of his many Library Friends rage and removed several tools, valued at (established 1939) other roles at Calvary, he performed Saturday, July 13, Rafael A. Ramirez, Say this prayer on three con- Welcome Crafters approximately $2,000. According to po- 51, Diony O. Mendez-Abreu, 31, and Also: 300 Rt. 37 East secutive days. Publish this prayer his duty with care and passion. lice, entry was gained by forcing open the Aneudy Torres, 35, all of Newark, were Toms River, NJ after the favor is granted. Always one for learning, Dale stud- MOUNTAINSIDE – The Friends door. arrested and charged with theft after they K.A.G. ied for two years to become a Word of the Mountainside Public Library Thursday, July 11, Christopher Ferrara, allegedly removed non-edible cooking (732) 349-2350 and Witness member, spreading the will host a Holiday Craft Show on 51, of Piscataway was arrested after a oil from a tank behind a restaurant on message of Jesus Christ. He also stud- Saturday, November 23, from 10 a.m. motor vehicle violation on Terrill Road Route 22. According to police, another ied to become a Stephen’s Minister in to 4 p.m. at the library. The Friends on an outstanding $5,100 warrant issued restaurant on Route 22 reported that some- order to provide confidential, Christ- are members of the community who by the Union Beach Court. He was trans- one removed approximately $1,000 worth centered counseling to his commu- volunteer their assistance in support ported to police headquarters, processed of cooking oil from their tank and turned and released. over a video-surveillance tape to police, nity. This training provided the foun- of the library. Saturday, July 13, a resident of Cly- Gray Funeral Homes The cost of a table is $30 – the entire which showed the suspects’ motor ve- dation for his role as one of the first desdale Road reported that sometime hicle parked near the tank. members of the Calvary Lay Minis- amount will be given to the library. overnight someone damaged his mail- Saturday, July 13, a resident of Creek Since 1897 try, which provides communion and Interested crafters may obtain an ap- box. Bed Road reported that he has been re- visitation to homebound and ill mem- plication at the library, located on Saturday, July 13, Lina Shah, 41, of ceiving threats from another member of bers of Calvary Lutheran. Constitution Plaza, or by calling Pat Springfield was arrested and charged with the National Guard over the past few Dale was a dedicated musician and Hanigan at (908) 232-4512. driving while intoxicated (DWI) after a months. The victim was helping the sus- motor vehicle stop on Route 22. Accord- pect to resign from the National Guard ing to police, after Shah failed multiple when the suspect became upset at how field sobriety tests at the scene, she was long it was taking, police said. The transported to police headquarters, pro- Westfield Police Department also is in- cessed and released. volved in the matter, as the suspect may Fanwood have made threats to another member of LAWRENCE A. WOODRUFF Tuesday, June 25, a resident of the 10 the National Guard as well, police said. block of Kyte Place reported that some- Sunday, July 14, police responded to a ATTORNEY one pried open the sliding-glass door Route 22 restaurant on a report that two and, once inside, the suspect ransacked Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in individuals, described as a black male the house and removed a flat-screen tele- and female, ate dinner in the dining room 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. vision, valued at $1,000. and left without paying their bill of $37.20. Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the Friday, June 28, Veronica Smith, 27, of According to police, a waiter asked the personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or General Practice Roselle Park was arrested and charged with couple for their payment as they were cremation. DWI after a motor vehicle stop at South and leaving and they told him they had paid Martine Avenues for a motor vehicle viola- another waiter, police said. The suspects Estate Planning and Probate tion. After Smith failed multiple field sobri- drove away in an older model black, Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home ety tests at the scene, she was transported to 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. four-door Mercedes Benz. The waiter police headquarters, processed and released was able to get a partial license plate Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 Divorce Law to a responsible person. number, authorities reported. William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. Saturday, June 29, William Petterway, Sunday, July 14, Jenneh S. Cooper- NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 Accredited Family Law Mediator 18, of Fanwood, a 16-year-old juvenile Dolopei, 57, of North Plainfield was ar- (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 from Fanwood and a 17-year-old juve- rested and charged with driving while nile from Marlboro were arrested and intoxicated (DWI) after a motor vehicle charged with possession of suspected stop on Route 22. John-Michael “J.M.” Jones 201 South Avenue marijuana and possession of drug para- Monday, July 15, a resident of N.J. Lic. #4869 phernalia after an officer on routine pa- Tanglewood Lane reported that someone trol observed a motor vehicle parked and had entered his unlocked motor vehicle Director Westfield occupied in LaGrande Park after hours. and removed a pair of prescription sun- 654-8885 All were processed and released pending glasses, valued at $175, and that some- www.grayfuneralhomes.com a court hearing. The juveniles were re- one also had entered his wife’s unlocked leased to their parents. vehicle and removed her prescription Monday, July 1, Allison Ward, 29, of sunglasses, valued at $200. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 18, 2013 Page 7 Torah Center Slates Events Darielle Walsh Is Chairing On Health and Wellbeing Nationwide ‘Y’ Conference WESTFIELD – This month, the lowing Monday, July 29, from 7:30 WESTFIELD – The Westfield Area She currently chairs the capital reno- Union County Torah Center will to 9 p.m. Participants will learn the “Y” has announced that Darielle Walsh, vation campaign for the Westfield present two evening programs to benefits of acupuncture and Tradi- board member and former board chair- Area “Y” Clark Street facility. Her help attendees explore new path- tional Chinese Medicine. woman, is chairing the 2013 nationwide local involvement eventually earned ways to health and wellbeing. Dr. Rosenfarb has been working conference of YMCAs. The National her a position on the National YMCA- On Monday, July 22, from 7:30 in the field of Complementary Al- General Assembly, an event sponsored USA board from 2002 to 2005. to 9 p.m., certified health coach, ternative Medicine for more than once every three years, will Mrs. Walsh is a past chef and wellness speaker Sharon 18 years. He integrates Traditional be held in Philadelphia to- president and charter Goldner will teach a workshop on Chinese Medicine and cutting-edge day through Sunday, July member of the Education “Power Eating: Five Tips for Main- approaches of Functional and 18 to 21. Fund of Westfield; past taining a Competitive Edge in the Naturopathic Medicine. He is the The goal of the confer- president of the Rotary Workplace.” clinical director and founder of Acu- ence is to inspire YMCA Club of Westfield; past Participants will learn some sen- puncture Health Associates in staff and volunteers, help president of the Westfield sible and realistic strategies for Westfield. Dr. Rosenfarb, who spe- them to connect with others Optimist Club; past presi- choosing foods that will maximize cializes in Chinese Medical Oph- and teach them new and dent of the Westfield their energy and improve their work thalmology, is the author of “Heal- PRETTY PLANTINGS…Scotch Plains Girl Scout Troop No. 206 undertook a innovative approaches to Board of Education; planting project June 13 at Children’s Specialized Hospital in Mountainside, performance, whether they are eat- ing Your Eyes with Chinese Medi- thus completing requirements necessary to achieve their Bronze level award. The issues facing more than 900 former member of the ing at their desk, working from the cine” and “Ophthalmology in Chi- Scouts expressed appreciation to Parker Gardens, Walmart, Home Depot, YMCA associations serv- Westfield Municipal road or dining in a restaurant. At- nese Medicine.” ing over 10,000 communi- Town Council; a vice- Williams Nursery and Taylorconcepts LLC for contributing to the success of this Darielle Walsh tendees will learn how to start their Registration for the evening with project. The girls are pictured with Vivian Cappola-Concepcion, volunteer ties around the country. president of the Westfield day strong with a power breakfast Dr. Rosenfarb is $10 per person. services coordinator with Children’s Specialized Hospital. Featured speakers will United Fund Board of and find out which snacks and For more information about Acu- include Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Emmy Trustees and a member of the mu- lunches will keep them focused and puncture Health Associates, visit Award-winning Chief Medical News nicipal planning board. She and her alert in the afternoon. acupuncturehealth.net. Presbyterian Church Offers correspondent for CNN; Malcolm husband, Michael, have resided in Registration for the workshop is Both events will be held at the Gladwell, New York Times bestselling Westfield for 35 years. $10 per person. Healthy, kosher re- Union County Torah Center, located author; Sally Hogshead, author and freshments will be served. For more at 509 Central Avenue, Westfield. Saturday Evening Service motivational speaker; Steve Adubato, Flea Market to Take information about the speaker, visit For more information or to reserve Star-Ledger columnist, broadcaster, recipeforahealthylife.com. space, call the center at (908) 789- WESTFIELD – The Presbyterian County that offers a Saturday early- author, university professor and moti- Place at UCC July 27 An Evening of Chinese Medicine 5252, e-mail [email protected] Church in Westfield, located at 140 evening service.” vational speaker, and Neil Nicoll, CRANFORD – The Midwest Chap- with naturopathic doctor and li- or visit torahcenter.org, where online Mountain Avenue, has announced The Saturday early-evening ser- YMCA of the USA president and CEO. ter Columbiettes will host the Monthly censed acupuncturist Dr. Andy registration is available. Reserva- its “Come as You Are” church ser- vice presents the same sermon that Serving a second term as chair- Flea Market and Collectible Show on Rosenfarb will be featured the fol- tions are preferred but not required. vices on Saturday nights at 5 p.m. is featured on Sunday morning at woman of the General Assembly Task Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 5 The Reverend Ray Roberts, se- the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. services. Force, Mrs. Walsh has been instru- p.m. It will take place outdoors in Lots nior pastor, described this service For more information about the mental in the planning and imple- 5A and B of Union County College, YMCA to Offer Workshops as the perfect option for families, church or any of its programs, visit mentation of the General Assembly located at 1033 Springfield Avenue, couples and singles who are on the the church website at westfieldpc.org conference for the past three years. off Gallows Hill Road, in Cranford. go. “For the summer months, espe- or call the office during business Having attended her first General Admission will be free. For Fitness Professionals cially, we are encouraging people hours at (908) 233-0301. Assembly in 2001, Mrs. Walsh served Exhibitors will display an array of to stop in for the Saturday service on the planning committee for the 2006 quality merchandise such as jewelry, SCOTCH PLAINS – The cises to utilize these muscles effec- on their way home from the pool or Terrill Road Baptist conference in Nashville, and as na- handbags, sunglasses, sports col- Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA and tively. This type of class will maxi- back from a baseball game; no need tional chairwoman of the 2010 confer- lectibles, clothing, dollar items, DVDs, the National Exercise Training As- mize strength, endurance and sta- to change into the Sunday attire,” Posts Movie Night ence in Salt Lake City. She expects scarves, perfumes, antiques and col- sociation (NETA) will co-sponsor bility of the core and cover com- he explained. “We think we are the SCOTCH PLAINS – The Terrill conference attendance to skew upwards lectibles and garage/tag sale items, two workshops designed for fitness mon errors made while designing only protestant church in Union Road Baptist Church will present a of 4,000 in Philadelphia this year. among other wares, all at bargain professionals the weekend of July Boot Camp classes. This class pro- special screening of the film Parental “The energy among staff and vol- prices. The Monthly Flea Market will 27 and 28. vides 5 CEC’s from NETA, .5 ACE, Library to Present Guidance on Tuesday, July 23, at 7 unteers attending is undeniable,” said be held on the fourth Saturday of the The first workshop, “Indoor Cy- 4 AFAA and .5 NASM. p.m. The film will begin in the sanc- Mrs. Walsh. “There is value in con- month until October. cling Specialty Certification,” will Both workshops will be held at Talk on Geocaching tuary. Then, after a break for desserts, necting and inspiring staff and vol- Additionally, there will be hot dogs, be held on Saturday, July 27, from the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA, SCOTCH PLAINS – Members of it will resume outdoors. Attendees unteers to work together and plan for coffee, cold drinks, hamburgers, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a new indoor located at 1340 Martine Avenue in Boy Scout Troop No. 104 will dis- are asked to bring blankets or lawn the future of the YMCA organiza- breakfast sandwiches, zeppoles and group cycling certification that cov- Scotch Plains. For registration in- cuss geocaching on Thursday, July chairs for this free family activity. tion. It is important and unique to other foods available for purchase. ers all the basics of teaching cy- formation, call 1-(800) 237-6242 or 25, at 7 p.m. at the Scotch Plains Parental Guidance is a comedy involve staff and volunteers at a na- Other school and/or local organi- cling classes, including getting register online at netafit.org. NETA Public Library, 1927 Bartle Avenue. starring Billy Crystal and Bette Midler tionwide conference where they can zations wishing to participate by hav- started, setting up the room and is a non-profit agency dedicated to Geocaching is a free, real-world out- about grandparents who agree to network and learn together.” ing an exhibitor space to sell their managing a variety of situations. offering education and certification door treasure hunt where players try baby-sit their grandchildren when the Mrs. Walsh began her tenure with items and/or promote their club may Participants will learn the many to all to improve the quality of fit- to locate hidden containers, called kids’ parents go away to work. the Westfield Area “Y” in 1992 and reserve one of the four spaces that body positions for a safe and chal- ness instruction to the public. geocaches, using a smartphone or All are invited to the church’s third served as Westfield Area “Y” board will be offered free. For details and lenging ride, contraindications, ter- To learn more about Fanwood- GPS. Admission will be free. annual Movie Night. Admission will chairwoman for four years. High- reservations, contact JC at (201) 998- minology, class formatting, music Scotch Plains YMCA programs, visit Attendees are encouraged to regis- be free. No advance registration is nec- lights of her tenure include leading 1144 or [email protected]. selection, cueing and more. This fanwoodscotchplainsymca.org. Fi- ter through the library’s website, essary. For more information, call the an executive search for a new CEO as class provides 7 CEC’s NETA, .6 nancial assistance is available for scotlib.org, by calling (908) 322- church office at (908) 322-7151. The well as a targeted capital campaign ACE, 4.5 ACA and .6 NASM. those who qualify. 5007, extension no. 204, or by e-mail Terrill Road Baptist Church is located that led to development of the Robert www.goleader.com The second workshop, “Core at [email protected]. at 1340 Terrill Road in Scotch Plains. and Virginia Bauer Family Branch. Boot Camp,” will be held on Sun- YMCA, JCC Plan day, July 28, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This workshop will cover the Streisand Tribute muscles of the core and their func- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Fanwood- Goods & Services You Need tions, as well as how to design exer- Scotch Plains YMCA and the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Central ‘Y’ Invites Public New Jersey will present “Simply OLIVER A PANICKING Streisand,” a tribute to Barbra WITH A LEAKY ROOF? For Free Try-Out Streisand, which will be open to the PAVING Expert Repairs! WESTFIELD – The Westfield Area community. It will take place from 11 No sub-contractors! “The Gutter Specialists” “Y” invites members of the commu- a.m. to noon on Wednesday, July 24, POWER WASHING nity to try out the “Y” free of charge at Congregation Beth Israel, located at Call 732-816-1558 or Gutter Services, Painting, during Welcome Wednesdays, taking 18 Shalom Way, Scotch Plains. 732-396-1562 place on Wednesdays from 5 a.m. to Sponsored by Bonjour Home Care, High Tech Roofing Power Washing, and 10:30 p.m. now through August 14 at the show will feature tribute artist Gary Blindt the Main “Y” Facility. The Main Fa- Carla Del Villaggio, who will recre- Committed to quality & great prices Snow Removal Services cility is located at 220 Clark Street in ate the singer’s look and voice. An Fully insured & licensed for 32 yrs. 908-756-0090 www.grimebustersnj.com Westfield. No registration is required. optional lunch will follow the perfor- *A small company with a big heart* A schedule of group exercise/ mance. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN Van Dam, who pitched the first three love them. We trust them both. They Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times innings, allowed both runs on three always come through for us,” Cougar Jake Van Dam’s and Jack Jarosz’s hits in the first inning but shut the Head Coach Rich Wischusen said. effective performances on the mound, Raider Gray down for the next two The Raiders were quite aware they along with key hitting and base running innings. Van Dam finished with three were up against a very solid team, paved the way for the Cranford 11s to strikeouts, while walking one. Jarosz since the Cougars just recently won silence the Scotch Plains-Fanwood yielded just two singles, while striking the Cal Ripken District 12 Tourna- Gray, 9-2, in North Jersey All-Star Base- out four and permitting zero walks. ment. The Gray did have several fine ball League action at Memorial Field in “Jake threw the first three innings. individual performances. Gus Barco Cranford on July 11. Jack threw the next three innings. We CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SLIDING SMOOTHLY INTO SECOND...South Orange’s Ryan Sourborn steals second as Westfield shortstop Danny Kohler awaits the throw from the catcher in the second inning at Gumbert 2 Field on July 10. TILYOU, KOHLER, CRISCUOLO CRACK TWO HITS EACH WF Silver Tops So. Orange In New Prov. Green League By DAVID B. CORBIN scored in all four of his plate appear- scored twice, and John McDonald Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ances, going 2-for-2 with three RBI had a single and two RBI. Jack Love Numerous free passes put the and a pair of walks, while stealing singled, stole a base and scored once. Westfield Silver 11-year-old baseball two bases. Danny Kohler ripped a Jack Cobuzzi walked twice, scored team in the position to roll to an 18-6 pair of RBI singles and scored once. twice and added an RBI. Justin victory in four innings over the South David Criscuolo went 2-for-2 with a Chambliss walked twice, stole a base, Orange Cougars in New Providence walk, an RBI and a run scored. scored once and added an RBI. Green League action at Gumbert 2 Kevin Tierney, who had an RBI “My focus is definitely to have a lot Field in Westfield on July 10. single, scored in all three of his plate of fun, for the kids to get better and The 8-1 Silver amassed 13 walks to appearances, as did Ray Hurtt, who for the kids to love the game of base- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times go with their 10-hit attack. All 11 walked twice and swiped two bases. ball. We try to give them as many WAITING FOR THE RELAY...Cranford first baseman Evan Kanterman waits for the relay as Raider Matt DeGado legs players contributed, at least a hit, an Ryan Smith singled and had three opportunities as we can to play many out a single in the first inning at Memorial Field in Cranford on July 11. More photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports RBI or a run scored. John Tilyou RBI, Jack Musho had two RBI and CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
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By FRED LECOMTE inning, after Jarrett Williams worked the plate. In the sixth, after brother Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times a walk, St. Joe’s Rich Pitonzo gath- John drilled a single, Lou Blau Glazed stares of disbelief emitted ered his troops and said, “We tired shouted, “That was the good Chupko; from the faces of the St. Joseph play- him out so we can relax now; they’re hey John, you need a runner?” ers when St. Francis paralyzed them falling right into our trap.” As St. Francis took to the field, with a nine-run sting in the first in- Chupko responded with a strikeout Chupko growled, “I told that left ning and buzzed to a stunning, 14-0 to end the inning. St. Fran jumped on fielder (Newton) that he could have victory in St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s the St. Joe boys with three runs in the thrown him out at first.” Softball League action at Forest Park third. Booth, Fisher and Surbrug each Blau slapped the third St. Joseph in Scotch Plains on July 10. singled to load ‘em up, Newton hit, a single in the seventh. Most notable was St. Fran’s vet- clocked a two-run single to center, Not to be forgotten were several eran hurler Frank Chupko’s no-hit, Brouillard followed with a sac fly fine defensive plays. Newton made a performance in his four and two- and McGall heeding Barba’s advise spectacular shoestring snag in third innings on the mound. Chupko of, “Put your glasses on Tom and centerfield as his teammates cel- finished up allowing just three singles, don’t hurt yourself,” whacked a ebrated, “Oh man, oh man, what a walked one and struck out one batter, single. crowd pleaser that was. Everybody while rapping an RBI single. The score elevated to 14-0 when up,” Twelve of the 13 Fran brothers two Franies danced across the plate Chupko, Brouillard and Santiago contributed to the 19-hit shelling that in the bottom of the fourth. Mavrakas turned a fine 1-4-3 double play in the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times included three extra-base hits. One slashed a single up the middle and fifth and St. Joe’s Tom Maher hum- GETTING AN INFIELD SINGLE...Westfield first baseman Drew Pink waits for the throw as Branchburg’s Zack Repetto crucial extra base-hit, a bases loaded Barba thumped a homer. bly took off his hat prior to making a beats out an infield single in the first inning at Gumbert 1 Field on July 9. three-run triple that should have re- Chupko had a four and two-thirds fine snag in right center. sulted in a grand slam, highlighting inning, no-hit shutout going until St. Joseph 000 000 0 0 BARSA 4 RBI, 3 HITS; OHLIG 4 RBI; THORBURN 3 RUNS the nine-run first inning, zinged off Williams plopped a single in front of the bat of Tom McGall, who finished St. Francis 903 200 x 14 with three hits. “You did it again Tom. Too bad that WF Silver Baseball 10s Stop tire of yours went flat on your way to WF 11s Defeat South Orange third. Good job though,” said team CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 captain Eric Fisher. Leadoff hitter Steve Mavrakas different positions. We change every scored on a throwing error. Westfield banged three singles in his four trips. inning, catchers, two, three, four pitch- quickly answered with two. Musho Branchburg Bulldogs, 17-4 “I suck. Put that in the paper,” con- ers every game. I consider it my re- and Tilyou walked and Chambliss fessed Mavrakas. sponsibility to pass these kids up to beat out the throw after a call of By DAVID B. CORBIN come an play too,” Bulldog Head the big rally. Jack Barsa had a couple Steve Barba doubled and launched the higher lever, and hopefully, to the “strike three”. Smith and McDonald Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Coach Chris Repetto said. of big hits for us in that last inning. It a two-run homer to deep center. Ray high school for some of these kids,” drew back-to-back RBI free passes. Trailing 4-3, the Westfield Silver After a scoreless first inning, the was fun! We kept it interesting. We Santiago and Paul Newton each Westfield Silver Head Coach Steve The Silver plated six runs in the 10-year-old baseball team put its hit- Bulldogs scored all four of their runs played this team yesterday, and run- slashed two-run singles. Fisher and Criscuolo said. second to grab an 8-2 lead, and it all ting shoes on and erupted for 14 runs in the top of the second. Joe DePinto ruled them. My concern coming in Mike Surbrug rapped a pair of singles. Silver pitchers Tierney and Love began with Hurtt beating out the throw in the bottom of the fourth inning to drew a leadoff walk and Gianna was that the kids would be taking this Power man Ray Gambino singled limited the Cougars to six hits, and on another call of “strike three”. Four defeat the Branchburg Bulldogs, 17- DePinto took a fastball to the leg. lightly. We have to realize that we and belted the ball somewhere in Ryan Sourborn had the only extra more walks, a score on a passed ball 4, in New Providence Green League Smith sizzled an RBI single past first have to come to play every day. They deep right field never to be found. base hit of the game with a two-run and Musho’s RBI groundout set the action at Gumbert 1 Field in Westfield and Albanese hopped and RBI single are actually a really good team, but Sympathetically, Gambino ended his double. Luke Spera singled, scored stage for Kohler to tap an RBI single on July 9. that got by the leftfielder, allowing we got rallies going,” Westfield Sil- trot at first base. Dave Rothenberg once and had an RBI. Drew Sinclair and Smith to rap a two-run single. Westfield Silver totaled 10 hits and Smith to score. Girvan brought ver Head Coach Blake Tucker said. had an RBI, Gene Booth singled and went 1-for-1 with a run scored and a The Cougars scored two runs in the accumulated 11 free passes, and ev- Albanese home with an RBI “Baseball, any sport teaches the had an RBI sac fly and John Brouillard stolen base. Patrick Merrigan walked third but were prevented from adding ery player on the team made an of- groundout. kids about life, teamwork, how to delivered a bases-loaded RBI walk twice and scored twice. Tyler to their number when Musho made a fensive contribution. Jack Barsa had Westfield answered with three runs. win, how to lose, how to overcome and an RBI sac fly. Barragan singled, while Alex fine grab of a pop fly at first and a huge outing, going 3-for-3 with a Barsa hacked an RBI single, Edwards adversity, so sports are great and I Nine St. Francis men scored on Gorodensky and Conor Howland each Barrigan was gunned down attempt- three-run triple, an RBI single and a walked with the bases loaded and think the kids are learning a lot this eight hits in the bottom of the first walked and scored once. Coulton ing to steal second. double, while scoring twice. Will Ohlig rolled an RBI groundout. year. Hopefully, they can take the inning highlighted by Santiago’s two- Brackett was robbed of an extra base Home base got “Silver” plated Ohlig drilled a base-loaded, three- After a silent third inning by both lessons they learn from baseball and RBI single and McGall’s three-run hit when Hurtt made a running grab seven times in the bottom of the third, run double and added an RBI teams, and a silent fourth by the Bull- take it into other parts of their life,” triple. Rothenberg added an RBI, of his shot in centerfield. Ethan highlighted by Tilyou’s two-run groundout, while scoring once. John dogs, it was the Silver, who did the Coach Repetto said. Booth had an RBI sac fly, Brouillard Messeri swiped a pair of bases. single, three bases-loaded walks and Thorburn went 2-for-2 with a walk barking loudly in the bottom of the scored a run and Chupko helped his South Orange took a 2-0 lead in the RBI singles from Tierney and Branchburg 040 0 4 top of the first inning when Merrigan McDonald. and an RBI, while scoring three times. inning, beginning with Jordan’s lead- Westfield Silver 030 (14) 17 cause with an RBI single. Silver leadoff batter Robert off walk. Nine hits later, which in- Heading into the top of the second walked and Spera singled and both With Gorodensky and Howland on McIntyre smacked a two-run double cluded Barsa’s double and three-run base, Sourborn drilled his two-run and scored once. Jackson Jordan and triple, Ohlig’s three-run double and NJSIAA Awards 12 UC double in the fourth to make the score, Liam Tucker (RBI) both walked twice McIntyre’s two-run double, the game St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s 15-6. After Criscuolo and Tilyou and scored twice. Holden Grantz had ended via 12-run rule. Athletes Scholarships poked RBI singles in the bottom of an RBI single, walked and scored “Today, we kind of started of The New Jersey Interscholastic the inning, Kohler added the finish- twice. AJ Bertsch singled and scored, slowly. We had a couple of errors Athletic Association (NJSIAA) re- Softball League Standings: ing touch with and RBI infield single. Jadon Edwards (2 RBI), Drew Pink early, but we fought back. We kept cently honored 12 Union County high “We’ve worked hard on defense. and Russell Kobrin all scored once, going. Finally in the fourth, we had school students as scholar-athletes, ANGELS DIVISION: Ulichny had four hits each. Anthony We talk strategy all the time and we and Enzo Miserek singled once. awarding them a total of $8,500 in Blasi, Jim Stueck and Chuck Dunn teach fundamentals of the swing. We college scholarships. (As of July 14:) Pitchers Thorburn and Pink lim- TEAM W L Pct (each with 2 or more hits) led Max. take 10 swings every kid every single ited the Bulldogs to four hits, while FSPY Gymnasts Vie Abraham Clark – Johanna Jaramillo St. Nicholas 19, St. Anne 5 game. Some kids are a little tentative. – Star-Ledger – $500 St. Anthony 7 2 .778 allowing three walks and a hit batter. At National ‘Y’ Meet St. George 5 4 .556 Old St. Nick’s 14 runs in the fourth I think they need the freedom to make Nick Chabrak thumped a triple in his Arthur L. Johnson – Michael St. Alexander 2 8 .200 inning did the trick. Jim Richey (2H, a mistake to go up there and just two plate appearances. Collin Smith The YMCA National Gymnastic Cieslak – Wilson – $1,000 3R, 5 RBI), Karl Grossmann (3H, swing. I tell them often, ‘just go up and Collin Albanese each ripped an Championship meet was hosted in Elizabeth H. S. – Joe Romero – SAINTS DIVISION: 3R, 3 RBI) and pitcher Charlie Baier there and give a good swing. I want to RBI single. Joe DePinto went 1-for- Savannah, Ga. from June 26 through NJSCA – $1,000 TEAM W L Pct (4H, 2 RBI) led St. Nick. Tom Swales see a good swing on the ball.’ Some 1 with a walk and scored a run. Zack June 29th. The meet was declared an Jonathan Dayton – Jared Clayton – St. Jude 3 2 .600 had three hits for the Annie Halls. kids, it really helps them,” Coach Repetto poked a single and Gianna official “Olympic Day” event by the ShopRite – $1,000 St. Joseph 3 4 .429 St. Francis 14, St. Joseph 0 Criscuolo said. DePinto walked, was hit-by-a-pitch US Olympic Committee. Seven gym- Linden – Zachary Modrak – NJ St. Anne 2 6 .250 St. Francis’ veteran hurler Frank “We have been playing really well and scored once. Joe Girvan added nasts from the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Assoc. of Former County Superin- APOSTLES DIVISION: Chupko allowed only three hits and as a team. It shows in their perfor- an RBI. Kyle LaSebella walked and “Y” competed at the meet and were tendents – $500 TEAM W L Pct was backed by a very stingy defense. mances, making the plays and our stole a base. excited to be a part of the festivities. Mother Seton Regional – Danielle St. Maximillian 8 2 .800 See exclusive story. pitchers hitting the spots. Today it fell At the 10-year-old level, grasp of Competing in the Championship Pfleghaar – Investors Savings Bank – St. Nicholas 3 4 .429 St. Anthony 11, St. Alexander 8 apart. That’s how fragile it is. We had the fundamentals of the game and Division was graduating senior Zoe- $500 St. Francis 3 4 .429 Tom Ulichny, Tom Fazio, Nam- 13 walks and five errors. We had a New Providence – Kelly Carroll – June Joe and Art “Hobble-long- couple of guys swing the bat, but it focus is very important. Nicole Stein (Scotch Plains- St. Anne 6, St. Maximilian 5 “Anytime you are coaching kids Fanwood). Kacie Bumiller and Abbie Morgan Stanley – $500 Cassidy” (3 hits each) led Anthony. wasn’t enough to overcome. We are Plainfield – Aslin Cabrera – Star- The key to St. Anne’s win was 5 For St. Alexander, “Speedy Keith” in the mix of playing 12 games in 11 where they are nine, 10 or 11-year Fontana anchored the team in the runs in the fifth inning. Chris old, you try to stress the fundamen- Championship Division. The gym- Ledger – $500 Middleton had 5 hits and Keith days. Tomorrow, we have to have a Roselle Catholic – Daniella Prado Giordano, Mike Flanagan, Paul Leso Karyczak had 3 hits. short memory, be on the field and tals of the game. You want them to nasts put in strong performances and and Steve Polak with two or more hits enjoy the game first and foremost, after the two days of competition, the – Parisi – $500 St. Maximillian 13, St. George 12 play baseball. This is a great group of Saint Patrick – Darrian Collins – led Annie. For the Maxmen, no batter The Maxmen built an 11-6 lead kids. We have fun playing together. play the game the right way, mentally team placed ninth in the Nation. had multiple hits. and physically, get in the right posi- In the Developmental Division, NJSCA – $1,000 after four innings and held on. St. It’s tough with a day like today, but Union Catholic – Dara Maguire – St. Anthony 9, St. Maximillian 5 Max’s Walt Patrylo and Paul Bifani we will be back tomorrow. It’s all part tion to field the ball and throw the Lauren Lockfeld placed fifth on vault Ant’s Erik Hastrup and Tom ball, so when they are older, they can and ninth on uneven bars. Paige DAANJ – The Robert Kanaby Schol- each contributed three hits. For the of a learning experience,” Cougar play more competitively. My goal is VanBuskirk captured ninth place on arship – $500 Georgies, both Jerry Riepe and Mike Head Coach Ted Brackett said. that they want to come back next year vault. Heather Mullen and Marissa Westfield – Elizabeth Cusick – Probitas Verus Honos White had four hits and John Veglia ShopRite – $1,000 South Orange 202 2 6 and play and invite their friends to DiBella also competed. had three hits. Westfield Silver 267 3 18 JAYNE BERNSTEIN Sales Associate NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award: 1997-2012 Direct Line: (908) 301-2006 Cell Phone: (908) 403-9330 [email protected] OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, July 21st • 1-4PM
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By DAVID B. CORBIN scoring once. Lucy Ritter went 2-for- bined for 12 stolen bases to go with Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 3 with an RBI and two runs scored. numerous advancements on passed Playoff possibilities were on the Tessa Verga singled and had two RBI, balls and wild pitches. Borg and Sheil line and the Westfield 12U girls soft- and Molly Sheil singled and scored each had three stolen bases, while ball team remained in the hunt with a twice. Romano and Parrish added two apiece. four-run fifth inning and an insur- Pitcher Bridget Hyland had an RBI “We want to make sure we were ance run in the sixth to spring past double and scored once. Emma going on any passed ball, not even a Springfield, 11-9, at the Westfield Rogers, Muriel Maloney (RBI) and passed ball but anything in the dirt High School JV Field on July 15. Ally Borg each singled and scored that the catcher has to struggle to “Today was a tough day. It was a once. Natalie Patterson and Lauren block. We are trying to make all those good team. It was back-and-forth a Sullivan both scored once. plays automatic, and I think we are couple of times, and we toughed it “We are doing a lot of things so doing a good job of that,” Coach out. We got a couple of key hits in a much better than we were at the begin- MacDonald said. couple of key spots,” Westfield Head ning of the season. The one thing that The Springfield girls totaled eight Coach Caitlin MacDonald said. we are really trying to stress with them hits and had additional runners on Westfield totaled 12 hits and key is not being hesitant, not being hesi- base with eight walks and a hit batter. hits came off the bat of Julia Romano, tant at all. We want them to feel confi- Leadoff hitter Emma Taylor was also who looped a two-run single in the dent in whatever play they make, even aggressive with two singles, two runs first inning, an RBI single in the third if they make a mistake. We want them scored, two stolen bases and an RBI. and an RBI groundout in the fifth. to be aggressive. We want them to be Sayre Brandstatter thumped an RBI David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Leadoff batter Maddie Parrish rapped tougher,” Coach MacDonald said. triple, scored twice and added an RBI CAPITALIZING ON A MISTAKE...Westfield’s Gavin Tanji advances to second after a throwing error and New a key RBI single in the second and The Blue Devil girls had very little walk. Meg Brady had two singles and Providence shortstop Jimmy Alagna waits for the throw at Gumbert 2 Field on July 14. another RBI single in the fifth, while hesitancy on the base paths and com- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 CHARLTON CRACKS WINNING RBI IN BOTTOM OF 8TH More photos on www.goleader Ballyhoo Sports Westfield 12s Plate Run in 8th To Edge New Providence, 4-3
By DAVID B. CORBIN only one more walk for the remainder walks. Tanji tossed the final three Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times of the game. innings and permitted a run, two hits Weathering the heat, Michael “They pitched really well. They and a walk, while fanning two Pio- Charlton rapped a two-out single to were around the plate. Throw strikes! neers. leftfield to bring home Alex Park’s We got guys in the field to make Westfield Co-Head Coaches Tom courtesy runner Gavin Tanji in the plays. In an extra-inning game, the Malley and Coach Evan Friedman, bottom of the eighth inning to give home team has that great benefit both former four-year baseball play- the Westfield 12s a 4-3 victory over where they don’t have to protect the ers at the high school have been work- New Providence in New Providence lead, and they got that one extra hit ing hard to get their team ready. Green League action at Gumbert 2 today,” Pioneer Head Coach Al “We were looking at them and Field in Westfield on July 14. Iannacone said. thought, ‘what are we going to do?’ After Westfield scored three runs Blue Devil starting pitcher Anthony We were concerned, but they worked without a hit in the bottom of the first Iacopone, and relievers Noah Levy hard. They come out every day and inning, New Providence Pioneer and Tanji spread out six walks and play hard. They made a lot of progress pitchers Ben Cary and CJ Olson held four singles, while combining for five all around. Everything we’ve worked the Blue Devils hitless until the sixth strikeouts. In his three innings, on, it came out and showed today,” inning when Matt Pindilli punched a Iacopone allowed one run on one hit Coach Malley said. single to centerfield. In all, the Pio- and three walks, while fanning three. “We make sure we work with them neers yielded four walks and a hit Levy pitched the fourth and fifth in- on pitching. We were emphasizing batter in the first inning then allowed nings and allowed a run, a hit and two CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
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©2013 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. Page 12 Thursday, July 18, 2013 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WF 12s Nip New Providence, 4-3 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 strikes today. They came out there neer centerfielder Brian Cavanaugh and threw strikes. They made them made a fine catch in the bottom of the hit ground balls. We were missing a inning to prevent any Westfield runs, few key players and they still played then in the fifth, Westfield pulled off excellent ball. They should be proud a third (Murray)-to-first (Iacoponi)- of themselves,” Coach Friedman said. to third double play. Iacoponi also The Pioneers scored the first run of made another fine stretch to get an- the game in the top of the first inning. other putout in the inning. Leadoff hitter Matt Marchesano, who New Providence knotted the score went 2-for-3 with two runs scored, in the sixth when Marchesano singled reached first and on an error. Jimmy and eventually scored on Bernardo’s Alagna singled. Both stole a base, grounder to short. Westfield got Anthony Iannacone drew a walk then singles from Murray and Kane in the Matt Bernardo (1-for-2, run scored, 2 seventh but failed to score. Pioneer RBI) lofted and RBI sacrifice fly to Cary walked and Marchesano singled leftfield. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times in the eighth, but both failed to score. BACK IN TIME...Raider Matt DeGado dives back to first in the third inning RACE TO FIRST...Westfield second baseman Ally Borg covers first to get the Charlton drew a leadoff walk in the In the Westfield eighth, Alex Park before Cranford first basman Evan Kanterman gets the throw from the pitcher. throw before Springfield’s Emma Taylor can reach first in the first inning Westfield first, stole second and came drew a walk then his courtesy runner, around to score on a pair of wild Tanji, advanced to second on a pitches. Pindilli and Iacoponi, respec- bungled pickoff attempt and sped to Westfield Edges Springfield, 11-9 tively, followed with free passes and third on a passed ball. After Nathan Cranford Tops SPF Gray, 9-2 Nicky Murray was hit-by-a-pitch to Gotz struck out for the second out, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 load the bases. Levy drew an RBI free Charlton slashed the game-winning was very solid behind the plate and are an absolute pleasure to coach, two RBI. Angelina Cacioppo had two lowed with an RBI groundout. Spring- pass and Michael Kane’s looper into single to left. was very effective at the plate, going because they try hard and every game RBI and scored once. field then grabbed an 8-6 lead with right field that resulted in a force out As with several of the Westfield 2-for-2 with a run scored. Leadoff they improve,” Cougar Head Coach Westfield took a 2-0 lead in the four runs on two hits and three walks at second brought home Iacoponi with teams this season, the Pioneers also hitter Matt DeGado singled, scored a Rich Wischusen said. bottom of the first when Romano in the fifth. the third run. The Pioneers avoided just returned from a marvelous trip to run, walked and finished with three It was also evident that when the plopped her two-run single over third Borg drew a leadoff walk in the further damage when shortstop Cooperstown, N.Y. stolen bases. Mike Urbano, who Cougars got on, they were a terror on base, then in the second extended the bottom of the inning, stole second, Iannacone initiated a second-to-first “When you live in a barracks with ripped an RBI single in the first in- the base paths. lead to 5-0 on Hyland’s RBI double sped to third on a wild pitch and double play. 16 guys total, it tends to get a little ning, also had what would have been “We understand as the teams get to center, Maloney’s RBI groundout scored on Parrish’s single to left. Af- The Pioneers added another double gamey after a while. All week, I another single in the fourth, but the better, the difference between the good and Parrish’s RBI single to left. ter Patterson walked, Ritter ripped an play in the second. This time, stressed we are going to be clean. As right fielder managed to fire the ball teams and the bad teams narrows. So Springfield’s Kristina Boettcher RBI single to left. Romano rolled an Iannacone fired to first baseman Matt we checked out, they came in, checked to second to get a force play. Colin we work on the base paths, and the and Rachel Valle began the third in- RBI groundout to short and Verga Bernardo for the first out then it out and said it evens smells clean. Fitzgerald singled and swiped a base. kids try hard in practices and during ning with back-to-back walks and lined an RBI single to center to put Bernardo alertly rifled a shot to the The kids had a really good time play- Danny Decker added an RBI. the game,” Coach Wischusen said. both managed to score. Westfield Westfield back on top, 10-8. third baseman to nab the runner. ing up there, said a smiling Coach “Cranford is an excellent team. Our The Cougars scored two runs in the answered with a run when Sheil Westfield added an insurance run Bernardo led off the fourth with an Iannacone. kids gave it a good battle. They have first on Katz’s shot over the right- singled, swiped a pair of bases and in the sixth when Borg hopped an infield single, stole second and scored been fighting hard week-in and week- centerfield fence, but the Raiders scored on Romano’s RBI single that RBI single by third to score Maloney. New Providence 100 101 00 3 on Mason Hartweger’s groundout to Westfield 300 000 01 4 out. We got some really good perfor- knotted the score in the bottom of the dropped between the shortstop and Springfield scored its final run in the short to tighten the score to 3-2. Pio- mances from a lot of our kids tonight. inning. DeGado sizzled a leadoff leftfielder. seventh when Taylor, who walked, We had some kids hit the ball well single, stole second and third and In the fourth, Springfield tightened scored on Cacioppo’s grounder to tonight. We try to stress everything, scored on Decker’s groundout to sec- the score to 6-4 when Elena second. WF 12Us Sting Somerset Hills defense, offense, any particular unit ond. Barco bashed a single off the Matorazzo singled and scored on Springfield 002 240 1 9 that we can work on we will try to leftfield fence, advanced to second Brandstatter’s triple and Brady fol- Westfield 231 041 x 11 In New Providence League improve. It’s a learning season, but on a wild pitch and scored on Urbano’s we keep getting better,” Raider Assis- single to right. Westfield 12U baseball ball team Miller followed with a two-run base tant Coach Rich Baylor said. In the second, Guiditta singled and improved its record in the New Provi- knock to left that scored Kane and The Cougars totaled 10 hits, and scored on Kanterman’s single over dence Green League to 3-4 with a 14- Smith, and later scored on an errant the biggest “bang” came off the bat of second, then three more Cougars 2 road win over Somerset Hills behind pickoff throw to third. Connor Katz, who blasted a two-run scored in the third with the help of starting pitcher Gavin Tanji, who went The visitors added five insurance home run in the top of the first inning three singles and a throwing error. three innings, and closer Anthony runs in the fifth, to make the final — Cranford was designated as the The Cranford fourth inning was par- Iacoponi who threw the final two. score 14-2. Michael Charlton away team. In his two plate appear- ticularly interesting. With Robinson Westfield grabbed a 2-0 lead in the whacked a single to center that scored ances, Evan Kanterman chopped an on third and Guiditta on second, second inning. Noah Levy drove in Gotz. Levy tagged up and scored on RBI single and drilled a two-run Kanterman punched a two-run single Nathan Gotz, and Matt Pindilli scored Norris’s sacrifice fly to right. Tanji single. Mike Murphy went 2-for-2 to center and eventually advanced to on Tommy Norris’ RBI single. The knocked in Pindilli. Kane capped the with a walk and a run scored, and third on a wild pitch. At that time, visitors added two more in the third to rally by smashing a two-RBI double swiped two bases. Chris Guiditta Nick Black stepped to the plate and make it 4-1. Sandy Miller drilled a into the gap in left-center, plating singled, walked and scored twice. laid down a perfect suicide squeeze single into center that brought in Charlton and Tanji. Jeremy Ruka (RBI), Jarosz and Will as Kanterman sped home. Emmitt Smith, and later stole home. Westfield coaches Mike Colletta, Robinson each singled and scored “Nick Black laid down a perfect In the bottom of the third, second Evan Friedman and Tom Malley com- once, while Austin Williams singled. suicide squeeze. We practice that. We baseman Norris executed a defensive mented, “This was our most com- Pat Williams scored once, and Max know sometimes in a big situation, TOURNAMENT CHAMPS...The Westfield U9 girls beat the Twin County gem, snagging a line drive and flip- plete effort yet. As the score shows, Wischusen drilled a hard liner that we are going to need it, and he comes Fusion, 2-0, in double overtime to win the Summer Sizzle II Soccer Tournament was hauled in at centerfield. through every time for us,” Coach in Brick on June 30. Pictured are: Katey Peretz, Kelly Sullivan, Ali Verga, Arden ping to Miller at first to double up the our pitching was sharp and we hit the Meyer, Lydia Murray, Dan Severn (Trainer), Zhana Velkov, Meghan O’Connor, runner. ball well. The defense was superb. “We tell them at the beginning of Wischusen said. Teagan Kocaj, Isabelle Gauthier, Natalie Manzo and Marlena Bartlett. Not In the fourth, Westfield went ahead We made no errors and executed two the year that we want them to try to Cranford 213 300 9 pictured are Megan Sandstedt and Avery Hoeft. 9-2. Mike Kane singled in Tanji. double plays.” get better every single game. They SPF Gray 200 000 2
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TEAM W L Dennis Watson (3 hits) and Gil Hodges Renda Roads 17 1 D&K 15, Linda’s Driftwood II 2 Kilkenny House 16 2 Jr., Larry Berra and Joe DePierro (2 hits Roselle American Legion 14 4 Roselle A.L. 14, Contact 13 Awnings Galore 15 3 each), and Tom Lombardi’s pitching Family Investors 12 6 Al Genova and Ed Kushner singled Creative Industries I 10 9 led Creative. Contact Lens & Vision 11 8 and Jeff Baier got the game-winning hit The Office 8 11 Robin’s Nest 10 Associated 5 in the seventh. Ed Mitjans, Gene Gordy LeMatty’s pitching, Tom 50+ DIVISION 2: Antonucci, Jim McCullough, Bill 60+ B DIVISION: Connolly, Steve Alesio, George Vircik TEAM W L McNamara and Harry Streep contrib- TEAM W L and Ron Zimmer (multiple hits each) Linwood Inn 10 7 uted to a 24-hit barrage. Contact Lens Robin’s Nest 13 6 led the Nest. Phil Fink, Pat Sarullo and Top Line Appliance 9 9 scored 12 runs in the seventh to knot the Backyard Grill 8 11 Pat LoPiccolo (2 hits each) and four Awnings Galore 8 9 score at 13, led by George Merlo, Peter Creative Industries Too 3 16 double plays led Associated. Cranford VFW 7 12 Byer and Ken Zierler. Associated Auto Parts 2 17 Awnings II 11, The Office 4 50+ DIVISION 3: Sun Tavern 17, AJ Jersey 12 Kilkenny 14, Awnings II 10 Pete Osborn (4H, 3R, 3RBI, HR), TEAM W L Joe Hrubash (4 hits, 4RBI), Paul Kilkenny led 9-3 lead after three. Bobby Rahnenfuhrer (3H, 2R), Richie Newton, Pete Osborn and Rich Bob D’Meo (threw out runner at plate), Traub (2H, 2R, RBI, 3BH, HR), Bobby Driftwood Bar & Grill II 8 10 Polonitza (3 hits, 3 RBI each) led Sun STEALING THIRD...Westfield Blue’s Jillian DeDomenico slides safely into AJ Jersey 5 13 Joe Viso (4-for-4) and Ron Kulik and Lorincz (2H, 2R, 2RBI, 2BH), Tom Pasko Tavern, while Mike Garcia sparkled in third base on a steal in the fourth inning. Don Montefusco (3 hits each) led (2H, 2RBI, 2BH), Tom Colandro (2H, D*K Associates 3 14 relief. Dave Ciarrocca and Dave Rizzo Sun Tavern 3 14 Kilkenny. Oscar Harrison and Pete RBI) and Rich Grossberg (2H, RBI) led (3 hits, 2RBI), and Pat Keenoy (3-run Osborn (3-for-3 each), Ray Meigs (2- Awnings. Mike Volpe (2H, 3BH, R), Bill Cranford VFW 14, AJ Jersey 1 double) led AJ. WF Softball 10U Blue Bows 3BH, 5RBI) and Wally Dusko (2H, 3BH) Early (2H, 3BH, R, RBI) and Gary Pitcher Billy Hinkle (3-for-4), Ken Roselle A.L. 16, Family Investors 1 led Awnings. Schaller (2H, R, RBI) led The Office. Murray (3-for-3, SF, 2RBI), and Pat Bill McNamara (3-run HR), pitcher Robin’s Nest 8, Backyard Grill 6 Backyard Grill 7, Creative Too 0 Ahern (3RBI) Nick Pace and Vic Harry Streep, and Pete Arteaga and Chris To Springfield Storm, 9-8 George Vircik, John Symczak and Kilkenny House 15, Creative I 7 Trindade (each 3-for-4) led VFW. Paterek (multiple hits), and Jim Harold McNicholas (combined 7 hits), Kilkenny led 15-0 then Creative Family Investors 8, Contact 3 McCullough, Ralph Genova, Pat The Westfield Softball 10U Blue place in the playoffs. and pitcher Harry Streep led the Nest. scored seven in the seventh. Phil Hewitt Every Investor infielder contributed Mooney and Ed Kushner led the Legion. battled to the final pitch of the bottom “Hopefully this experience will be Creative Too 9, Associated 5 (3H, HR, 3BH, 7RBI), Ron Ivory, Mike “highlight reel play” fielding nine line Top Line 14, D&K Associates 2 of the sixth inning to lose against of value in our very competitive games Santos and Dick Kotuski (3 hits each) Bob Greco’s pitching, Don Bob Berger and Phil Fink (each 3- drives. Pitcher Dennis Vuono (3-for-4) division leader Springfield in the Park- coming up against rivals Clark, Sum- for-3), and Dave Goodman and Ron and Howie Busch (6-inning shutout), and Pete Chemidlin (3-for-3) led the Montefusco and Tom DeRocco (3 hits way League 10U Division 9-8. mit and Chatham in our quest to se- each), Carlos Gonzalez, Joe Cittadino, Horinko (2 hits apiece) led Associated. and strong defense led Kilkenny. Joe Family. Lensmen Ken Zierler and Bill “I guess these players really paid cure a spot in the playoffs. Immedi- DePierro (3 hits) and Bill Reichle (2 Early managed two hits each. Whitey McCormack, Greg Hartnett and Creative I 10, The Office 5 attention at our first practice when I ately after this game, I could certainly Creative led from the start. Bill Early hits) led Creative. Renda Roads 10, Roselle A.L. 8 Bob D’Meo (2 hits each), and first emphasized to them that the game is see it in these player’s faces that they Steve Toth and Farlan Alusik (both 3- baseman Duck Ball’s defense led Top PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE for-3), Joe DiFabio (2-for-3) and Keith Line. not over until the last out is made,” were eager to get back on the field SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Awnings 18, Sun Tavern 13 said Head Coach Ed Ronk. “After and keep fighting now knowing they 1. A certain tax certificate 10-098, sold Gibbons (2-for-2, HR) led the Gang. Ed CHANCERY DIVISION quickly digging ourselves into a 4-0 can easily keep pace with the best on 12/2/2009, dated 12/8/2009, and was Mitjans, Jeff Baier, Pete Arteaga and Awnings trailed 12-4 after four in- UNION COUNTY recorded on 12/22/2009 in Book 12836 at Gene Antonucci each with multiple hits nings. Pete Ciriello (4 hits), Neil hole in the first inning against a team team in the league,” Coach Ronk said. DOCKET NO. F-031003-12 Page 839, made by MARIA GLAVAN, led Roselle. Granstrand (3 3BH, 2RBI), Frank that no opponent has scored too of- FILE NO. 15977-12 PUBLIC NOTICE Collector of Taxes of PLAINFIELD, and Top Line 15, Driftwood II 10 D’Antico (3-run HR), and Tom Breen, ten, this team battled back one inning NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT State of New Jersey to EDISON TAX SER- The Top Liners trailed 9-7 in the sev- Bruce Crawford and Bob Lorincz (2 hits at a time to the point it really did come BOROUGH OF FANWOOD VICES LLC and subsequently assigned to (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: enth. Tom DeRocco (4H, 2 2BH), Dave each) led Awnings. Pete Osborn (4 hits, PLANNING BOARD US BANK CUSTODIAN FOR LIENLOGIC down to the final pitch of the game.” GLENN G. TUNISON; MRS. FUND I, LLC on 5/31/2011 and was re- Ball and Whitey McCormack (each with 4RBI), Tom Murray (3 RBI), and Jim Emma Pietrewicz (3 strike outs) and Notice is hearby given that the PLAN- GLENN G. TUNISON, WIFE corded on 6/17/2011 in Assignment Book 4 hits), Bob D’Meo and winning pitcher Price, Anthony Abbaleo and Keith OF GLENN G. TUNISON; Megan Prasek (6 strike outs) shared the NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF 1390 at Page 734 and subsequently as- Bob Greco (each with back-to-back McDede (3 hits apiece) led the Sun. FANWOOD, after public hearing on May pitching duties. Anna Obsgarten (2-for- YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND signed to plaintiff, US BANK CUSTODIAN 22, 2013, granted approval for residential triples in the 7th) led Top Line. Cranford VFW 14, Linda’s II 8 REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO FOR LLF1-NJ on 11/21/2011 and was 3), Demi Tsavekou (2-for-3), Maddy accessory setback regarding an installa- Linwood Inn 11, Awnings 10 Cranford VFW scored six in the first. AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- recorded on 12/13/2011 in Assignment Stack (2-for-3), Amanda Ludwig (2- tion of a home generator. The property in After Awnings plated six in the sixth Bob Ghiretti, Vic Trindade, Pete Katula, neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 Book 1394 at Page 299. This covers real question is owned by Mr. Bob Budiansky, for-3), Aimee Riley, Jillian DeDomenico West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to estate located in PLAINFIELD, County of and the Barmen answered with two then and Billy Hinkle (all 3-for-4), and Nick at 123 Second Street, Fanwood, being and Megan Prasek recorded RBI. the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in UNION, and State of New Jersey, known held on. Ron Martins and Joe Sarica Pace and Dave Drechsel (2 RBI each) block 89 and Lot 13. which US BANK CUSTODIAN FOR as LOT 31 BLOCK 131 as shown on the (each 3-for-3), and Steve Lerner, Mike led Cranford. Caroline Dwyer was also 2-for-3 in the Documents pertaining to this application LLF1NJ is the plaintiff and GLENN G. Tax Assessment Map and Tax Map dupli- game with both hits being hard hit line are available for public inspection at Bor- DiRienzo, Jim Sydlo, Brian Schaefer Linwood Inn 15, AJ Jersey 5 TUNISON, ET ALS; are defendants, pend- cate of PLAINFIELD and concerns pre- ough Hall during normal business hours. and Stu Lukowiak (two hits each) led Linwood had three triples, a homer drive singles to the outfield. ing in the Superior Court of New Jersey, mises commonly known as 1124-26 WEST Mr. Bob Budiansky Linwood. Pete Ciriello (HR, 3RBI) and and three double plays. Jim Sydlo and The loss evened 10U Blue’s record Chancery Division, UNION County and 3RD STREET, PLAINFIELD, New Jersey. 123 2nd Street bearing Docket No. F-031003-12 within YOU, GLENN G. TUNISON, are made Tom Breen (3 hits each) and Neil Brian Schaefer (3-for-3 each), Joe Menza to 3-3 as they continue into the final Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 thirty-five (35) days after July 18, 2013 party defendant to the above foreclosure Granstrand, Brian Granstrand, Gary (5 RBI, 2 hits), Jack Helfrich and Mac week of the season to battle for a 1 T - 7/18/13, The Times Fee: $ Cuttler and Tom Colandro (2 hits apiece) Kowaleski (back-to-back triples) and Stu exclusive of such date. If you fail to answer action because you are the owner of a PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE or appear in accordance with Rule 4:4-6, property which is the subject of the above led Awnings. Lukowiak (HR) led Linwood. Dave Judgment by Default may be rendered entitled action. Top Line 14, Cranford VFW 11 Ciarrocca (3 hits, 2RBI), and Mike SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY BLOCK 4803 as shown on the Tax As- against you for relief demanded in the YOU, MRS. GLENN G. TUNISON, WIFE Ron Kulik, Don Montefusco, Tom Rosenberg and Dave Rizzo (each 2 hits, CHANCERY DIVISION sessment Map and Tax Map duplicate of Complaint. You shall file your Answer and OF GLENN G. TUNISON, are made party DeRocco, Greg Hartnett and Rory RBI) led AJ. UNION COUNTY UNION TOWNSHIP. and concerns pre- Proof of Service in duplicate with the Clerk defendant to the above foreclosure action DOCKET NO. F-658-12 mises commonly known as 5 WINDSOR of the Superior Court of New Jersey, because plaintiff has been unable to deter- Caldwell(3 hits each), and Dave Ball (3 Renda Roads 11, Contact 4 AVENUE, UNION TOWNSHIP, New Jer- RBI hit in 5th) led Top Line. John Dave Lavelle and Farlan Alusik (HR), FILE NO. 13708-11 Hughes Justice Complex - CN 971, Tren- mine whether defendant GLENN G. sey. ton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance TUNISON is married, and if married, the NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT Rubinetti (4-for-4, 3RBI) and Carl both perfect at the plate, and Gary Pence, YOU, MICHAEL L. BONNER, are made with the Rules of Civil Practice and Proce- name of GLENN G. TUNISON’s spouse. If Gamba (3-for-4) led VFW. Joe Massimino, Jimmy Jimenez, Tom (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: party defendant to the above foreclosure dure. GLENN G. TUNISON is married, the plain- Renda 21, Family Investors 4 Straniero and Tom Baldowski led Renda. MICHAEL L. BONNER; MRS. action because you are the owner of a You are further advised that if you are tiff joins MRS. GLENN G. TUNISON, WIFE Gary Pence, Joe Massimino, Farlan Kerry Gelb (triple) and Ken Zierler (3 MICHAEL L. BONNER, WIFE property which is the subject of the above unable to obtain an attorney you may com- OF GLENN G. TUNISON as a defendant Alusik, Tom Straniero, Marty Bernstein, hits) led the Lensmen. OF MICHAEL L. BONNER; entitled action. municate with the Lawyer Referral Service for any possessory or marital rights you GANTOS FAMILY REVO- YOU, MRS. MICHAEL L. BONNER, of the County of Venue and that if you may have. CABLE TRUST; CASTLE WIFE OF MICHAEL L. BONNER, are made cannot afford an attorney, you may com- DATED: July 11, 2013 POINT MORTGAGE INC; party defendant to the above foreclosure municate with the Legal Services Office of Elizabeth Ann Strom, Clerk action because plaintiff has been unable the County of Venue. The telephone num- of the Superior Court of New Jersey YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND to determine whether defendant MICHAEL ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO L. BONNER is married, and if married, the yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal Denville Law Center AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- name of MICHAEL L. BONNER’s spouse. Services Office 908-354-4340. 290 Route 46 West neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 If MICHAEL L. BONNER is married, the THE ACTION has been instituted for the Denville, New Jersey 07834 West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to plaintiff joins MRS. MICHAEL L. BONNER, purpose of foreclosing the following tax (973) 586-2300 the Second Amended Complaint filed in a WIFE OF MICHAEL L. BONNER as a sale certificate: 1 T - 7/18/13, The Leader Fee: $78.54 Civil Action, in which US BANK CUSTO- defendant for any possessory or marital DIAN FOR LIENLOGIC FUND I, LLC is the rights you may have. plaintiff and MICHAEL L. BONNER, ET YOU, GANTOS FAMILY REVOCABLE ALS; are defendants, pending in the Supe- TRUST, are made party defendant to the rior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Divi- above foreclosure action because on Au- sion, UNION County and bearing Docket gust 18, 2008, a judgment was entered in Drug or Criminal Charges? No. F-658-12 within thirty-five (35) days the Superior Court of New Jersey, Hudson after July 18, 2013 exclusive of such date. County, by Gantos Family Revocable Trust If you fail to answer or appear in accor- against Michael N Bonner and Cherrystone dance with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by De- Bay LLC disclosing a debt in the amount of Call Jon Bramnick fault may be rendered against you for relief $544,789.03, plus interest, costs, and fees. demanded in the Second Amended Com- Said judgment was entered as Judgment plaint. You shall file your Answer and Proof No. J-192979-2008. Said judgment is sub- And Speak With Our Criminal Defense Team of Service in duplicate with the Clerk of the ordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. Superior Court of New Jersey, Hughes YOU, CASTLE POINT MORTGAGE INC, Justice Complex - CN 971, Trenton, New are made party defendant to the above Jersey 08625, in accordance with the Rules foreclosure action because on November We Have Three Former Prosecutors of Civil Practice and Procedure. 14, 2008, a judgment was entered in the You are further advised that if you are Superior Court of New Jersey, Bergen unable to obtain an attorney you may com- County, by Castle Point Mortgage Inc municate with the Lawyer Referral Service against Michael N Bonner disclosing a of the County of Venue and that if you debt in the amount of $113,385.41. Said PLACING SECOND...The Westfield 10U Softball team came in second place in the cannot afford an attorney, you may com- judgment was entered as Judgment No. J- 908-322-7000 Elmora Youth League 11th Annual Softball Tournament. After an 11-0 victory municate with the Legal Services Office of 287141-2008. Said judgment is subordi- the County of Venue. The telephone num- nate to the Plaintiff’s lien. over South Orange/Maplewood in the semifinals, Westfield fell short in the finals, ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- AND you, CASTLE POINT MORTGAGE 9-4. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Grace Imperial, Lila McMahill, Molly yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal INC, are further made party defendant to BRAMNICK, RODRIGUEZ, Stogner, Samantha Hoffmann, Daniella Miedrzynski and Allie Fernandez; back Services Office 908-354-4340. the above foreclosure action because on MITTERHOFF, GRABAS & WOODRUFF LLC row, Sally Crandall, Coach Riva Waller, Mia Fleming, Mattie Waller, Emily THE ACTION has been instituted for the November 24, 2008, a judgment was en- Duncan, Amanda Wendler, Hailey Stogner, Fiona Strout, Emma Hanley, Gillian purpose of foreclosing the following tax tered in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Strout and Coach Karla Babb. 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The number four posi- is pleased to announce that tion remained in Diep’s hands with wins over David Ferio (10-7) and Joshua Suri (6-3, 6-2). Pardo climbed Shari Marcus back into the fifth position with a 4-6, 6-0, 6-3 win over Adriaens and wins over Jonathan Jacobs 6-3, 5-7, 12-10 has joined the team of extraordinary (tiebreak) and Jeff Brinker 6-4, 6-2. With four matches played in the real estate professionals in the period and 13 on the season, Pardo SWestfield-West Office remained the most active member. Shari Marcus The next reporting period ends on As a Sales Associate with Coldwell Banker, Sales Associate July 28. 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Living/dining rm 4.Tuyen Diep (6)* 19.Daniel Ives (5)* 600 North Avenue West area are complemented by a spacious family rm w/fpl, slid- 5.Rich Pardo(13)*20.E Ben-Hayon(4)* 6.F Adriaens(11)*21.Tyler Becker(2)* Westfield, NJ 07090 ing glass door to private patio & access to a well-equipped 7.Jeff Brinker(6)* 22.Chris Miller(4) kit & breakfast area. 2nd flr master suite w/tray ceilings & 8.Ren Gao (4)* 23.Jerry Beal (3) Office: (908) 223-0065 9.Jon Jacobs(3)* 24.Evan Borak (1) double closets. Spacious loft leads to a second bdrm & 10.M Rappoport(6)*25.Andy Cohen(4) Cell: (908) 510-7268 nearby bath. 2nd flr laundry, easy access to bsmt/garage & 11.Josh Suri (8)* 26.El Ben-Hayon(1) 12.Jason Krauss(4)27.Vito Nisita (1) [email protected] an in unit elevator. Close to shopping & trans. Presented for 13.Ravi Motwani(4)28.Matt Short ColdwellBankerMoves.com $575,000. Dir: North to S. Chestnut to Chestnut Ct. 14.I Bouchouev(2) 29.Parag Patel 15.E Bronander(3)*30.A Stephenson Westfield-West Ɣ 600 North Avenue West, Westfield Ɣ 908-233-0065 ( ) cumulative matches played ©2013 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. © 2013 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker© is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate *Match played in period An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC. LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC. Page 14 Thursday, July 18, 2013 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 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Pictured, bottom row, left to right, are: Tyler Schiavo, Kevin Mikovits and Stephen Mahler. Top row, left Distinguished Honor Roll Carnevale, James Cerria, Nicco Chin, Piggee, Claire Prevoznak, Spencer Pinto, Matthew DeBenedetto, to right, are: William Lavelle, Philip Reynolds, Brian Githens and Charlie Callinan. Seventh Grade Jack Cifelli, Katherine Clark, Julia Quinn, Margaret Read, Nathaniel Katherine Driscoll, Rayanne Elsherif, Marlo Avidon, Samantha Behrens, Clifford, William Collum, Christian Reyes, Brendan Riccardi, Sean Cole Feltman, Michael Gagliardi, Sara Michael Birle, Niklas Birse, Emily Consales, John Coulson, Colin Daniel, Riccardi, Gianna Ricerca, Tomas Rios, Gargiulo, Christopher Gaskill, Ryan St. Peter’s Preparatory School Bloomfield, Stephanie Borr, Hannah John Dannevig, Mia De Vito, Thomas Matthew Rittendale, Julia Robb, Fiona Geschickter, Charlotte Gilbertson, Brogan, Matthew Bromberg, Allison Delvecchio, John Devanney, Theodore Rodger, Christine Rogers, Emma Rebecca Goldberg, Sofia Gonzalez- Announces 11 Local Graduates Bronander, Emily Broughton, Joshua Diamantopoulos, Jack Dobosiewicz, Rogers, Victoria Ronge, Linzy Rosen, Nolde, Sydney Gordner, Emily Camacho, Alexander Campbell, Ryan Alexandra Dulski, Sean Dwyer, Lucy Ryan Roth, Perry Salberg, David Greaney, Beau Heffron, John Heimall, JERSEY CITY - Saint Peter’s Pre- Loyola University Maryland. Chirichella, Brianna Cho, Andrew Earl, Kayla Egberts, Haley Ehrhart, Sampson, Joseph San Giacomo, Jarod Hooey, Sara Israel, Hayley Kasko, paratory School celebrated its 135th James Reynolds was recognized at Cohen, Zachary Composto, Emma Andrew Eliades, Grace Elliott, Andrew Madeleine Sanford, Evan Schaefer, Benjamin Kelly, Emily Kelly, Max Commencement at Saint Peter’s Uni- graduation as a Commended National Conlon, Jacob Dayon, Shea Elliott, Ellner, Joseph Ensslin, Noah Ensslin, Payton Schlewitt, Aaron Schwietring, Kleiman-Lynch, Trevor Koleszarik, versity on June 15. Of the 197 gradu- Honor Society Scholar and also by the Robert Faktor, Matthew Feinberg, Emma Escaldi, Elizabeth Evans, Alexis Molly Sheil, Matthew Shendell, Leah Mark Kostyack, Uma Lakshman, Javier ates, there are eleven local residents. National Hispanic Recognition Schol- Emily Finn, Sarah Fox, Lindsay Fasano, Drew Fasano, Isabelle Sherman, Andrew Smith, Justin Smith, Lara, Sage Linsky, Nicholas Maher, Fanwood: Joseph Palasits, son of ars Program. Freidenrich, Lindsey Garnhart, Fiona Feinstein, Samantha Forcht, Julia Friss, Jessica Stern, Jonathan Stiles, Maxine Maximillion Martin, Jesse McBrearty, Denise and Thomas Palasits, will at- Gillespie, Inna Gorelik, Thomas Han, Kevin Fuller, Thomas Gannaway, Jack Stone, Cole Swingle, Sydney Swingle, Brendan McCabe, Cameron tend Fairfield University. Wardlaw-Hartridge Annie Harrington, Erica Hayden, Garceau, Zoe Garceau, Ashley Gigon, Jacob Tananbaum, Ashley Tang, Alexis Mclaughlin, Eric Miele, Zachary Westfield: Joseph Burke, son of Rachael He, Stephanie Hoodja, Claire Emily Gorelick, Alexandra Gulla, Cas- Tankard, Sean Taylor, Devyn Tibbals, Model, Michael Mohr-Ramirez, Allanis Desiree and James Burke, will attend Announces Upper Hunter, Aryeh Iosif, John Douglass sia Harting-Smith, Charles Heyder, Devon Tikku, Gianna Tyahla, Michael Moreira, John Mulvanerty, Brianna Washington and Lee University. John Klikushin, Darika Lara-Rodriguez, Caitlin Hogge, Ally Hornstein, Juandre Urbinato, Tehreem Uzma, Jake Vall- Muselli, Emmanuelle Nadeau, Hailey Charles Callinan, son of Christy and School Honor Roll Isabel Lee, Marissa Lehmberg, Elena House, Kyle Huber, Russell Hughes, Llobera, Jake Varakian, Julia Vricella- Nettler, Daniella Nilon, Benjamin John Callinan, will attend Boston Col- Rhona Eserner, Upper School Head Lisci, Jason Little, Joseph Lotano, Brianna Hui, Bridget Hyland, Emma Stokes, Christopher Wagner, Piper Norton, Josue Olivera, Marie-Elena lege. Brian Githens, son of Anna Marie at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School, is Joshua Markowitz, Anna Masciandaro, Jackler, Molly Jackson, Andrew Wallenstein, Jordan Warner, Megan Pafumi, Christian Panarese, Maria Githens and John Githens, will attend pleased to announce an impressive Chloe McGovern, Madison McKenna, Johnson-Milstein, Benjamin Kevelson, Webber, Spencer Weigand, Winona Panarese, Alexander Pansini, Pinar Lehigh University. William Lavelle, list of students who qualified for the Mia Melao, Marissa Millwater, Mor- Alex Kingsley, Rose Klofta, Ana Maria Whelan, Noah Wiener, Caroline Pekdemir, Natali Pinho, Daniel son of Linda and William Lavelle, will Honor Roll with Distinction (aver- gan Miovski, Michael Paglialunga, Kobori, Emma Koznecki, Kylinn Willson, Avery Wilson, Christopher Piscitelli, Matthew Reed, Emily attend Boston College. Daniel Mahler, age of 93 or above) and Honor Roll Ryan Palmer, Alexandra Piscitelli, Dean Kraemer, Zachary Kronheimer, Witzel, Eric Yang, Karolina Zboralska Riordan, Alessandra Sabba, Henry son of Karen Mahler and Stephen (average of 87 or above) for the third Pucciarelli, Ryan Qin, Allison Rever, Michael Leniart, Jake Lerie, David Eighth Grade Sacco, Chloe Schafer, Maximillian Mahler, will attend Binghampton Uni- trimester of the 2012-2013 school Madelyne Rinaldo, Matthew Rizzi, Liang, Daniel Lisak, Madelyn Love, Nina Alameno, Daniel Audino, Dale Schwetje, John Serzan, Sarah Slavin, versity. Kevin Mikovits, son of Lisa year. Ashley Rosen, Victoria Rubinetti, Matthew Manning, Jake Mase’, Emilia Beyert, Stella Billek, Kayla Bleich, Elizabeth Sottung, Vivek Sreenivasan, and Raymond Mikovits, will attend The following local students earned Gabriela Ryan, Clara Saint-Denis, McCormack, Sean Melone, Cooper Kristen Bonelli, Dana Boretz, Noah Sean Stirrup, Matthew Stravach, Mor- Georgetown University. James status on the Honor Roll with Dis- Lauren Sgro, Jessica Shih, Isabella Metzger, Olivia Milford, Melissa Mo, Bram, Elizabeth Brucia, Sebastian gan Sturdevant, Gianna Tilocca, John Reynolds, son of Margarita and Philip tinction: seniors Katie Buchbinder Silber, Jonathan Silva, Daniel Sokolin, Ryan Moore, Peter Morariu, Trisha Calvo, Alyssa Capone, German Tyahla, Benjamin Van Lonkhuyzen, Reynolds, will attend the United States and Haley Needle of Scotch Plains; Charles Spinardi, David Sprung, Mukhopadhyay, Asia Muselli, Kayla Cardenas-Caceres, Joseph Chen, Daniel Vergilis, Darlena Vo, Kevin Naval Academy. Tyler Schiavo, son of juniors Michael Anastasiou, Aditya Nathalie Tucker, Saranya Turimella, Neal, Henry Ohlig, Drew Ortiz, Emily Hsiao-Yi Chiang, Patrick Chirichella, Wang, Alix Wheatman, Jakob Wolf, Ann and Anthony Schiavo, will attend Dalal, George Minnium and Emily Maho Uemura, Erica Varga, Adriana Palumbo, Natalie Patterson, David Olivia Clausen, Sara Correa, Victor Jake Wolynez, Arthur Xiao, Natalia Wexler, all of Scotch Plains; sopho- Vergara, Matthew Viscido, Danielle Vo, Perry, Jacob Pesenson, Cheyenne Cruz, John Cunningham, Amanda De Zeller MacLean PUBLIC NOTICE mores John Anderson-Schmitt and Sarah Ward, Steven Warren, Eli Weaver, Julia Whitman, Junlin Yi, Sophia TOWN OF WESTFIELD Rida Aziz of Scotch Plains; and fresh- Roosevelt Intermediate School men Anisa Ahmed, Akash Dalal and Yodice, Amanda Zhang REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Max Needle, all of Scotch Plains. Eighth Grade 4th Marking Period The Town of Westfield is requesting The following local students made Nafisa Ahmed, Nicolina Albano, proposals from qualified engineering and/ Madeleine Armstrong, Olivia or financial professionals to conduct a com- the Honor Roll: seniors Laura Becker Eighth Grade Students Receiving Manganello, Philip Martinez, Caroline Rollins Terry, Nicholas Weiner, Devin prehensive sewer rate study. and Jonathan Belfer of Scotch Plains Aurigemma, Samantha Berger, Evan Straight A’s For Three Years Martini, Sophia Martini, Jack Wendel, Mira Yang, Elliott Zornitsky The proposal is due by 10:00am, Tues- and Noah Ganz of Westfield; juniors Binder, Elizabeth Brown-Cordero, Eli Emily Beattie, Emma Cravo, Meiselman, Sean Mikovits, Hannah Honor Roll day, August 6, 2013 at the Office of the Ayan Ahmed and Douglas Cerminaro Burk, Rafael Cestero, Erica Cheung, Katherine Foley, Sophie Hurwitz, Miller, Jonathon Miller, Garrett Lukas Adriaens, Francis Alliegro, Town Clerk, Town Hall, 425 East Broad Soo Min Chung, Katherine Clancy, Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. Five of Scotch Plains, Andrew Dumont of Rafaela Laitamaki, Carl Mazzara, Julia Mooney, Michael Moriarty, Lea Georgos Angelides, Harrison Bailey, (5) copies of the proposals must be sub- Westfield, Chase Levitt of Scotch Katherine Colleran, Stefan Crigler, Mazzucco, Nicholas Nolan, Emily Moynihan, Ryan Murphy, Alexander Ethan Bandelli, Matthew Barmakian, mitted. Plains and Caroline McNamara of Jacob Davis, Shannon Devitt, Chris- Oster, Charlotte Perez, Shannon Pyle, Murray, Victoria Napolitano, Jack Thomas Beck, Ethan Belka, Cory Bill- Proposals will be rejected if not submit- Westfield; sophomores Nicholas tina DiBella, Melissa Endy, Lauren Noah Reich, Olivia Scheuermann, Newhard, Meagan O’Connell, Mat- ings, Emily Boll, Alexandra Borg, Miles ted within time, date and place designated. Fernandez, Mark Fico, Spencer Specifications can be obtained through D’Amore of Scotch Plains, Matthew Philip Zanfagna, Andrew Zhou thew Omberg, Andrew Park, Rose Brancatella, Kathleen Brock, Eric the Town Clerk’s Office between the hours Handzy of Westfield, Uditi Nichani Fishman, Karen Forbes, Thomas Eighth Grade Parker, Christopher Parmelee, Sean Brunt, Julian Bryen, Benito of 8:30am and 4:30pm. Questions regard- of Scotch Plains and Joshua Fuccillo, Jaret Gold, Chloe Gordner, Distinguished Honor Roll Pass, Elizabeth Penn, Sonya Peregrim, Buontempo, Ryan Burns, Liam Cam- ing the RFP should be made in writing Schlisserman of Scotch Plains; and Samantha Gould, Lucy Hale, Olivia Lilly Alletto, Alisha Asija, Owen Walter Peregrim, Owen Prybylski, Zoe panile, Matthew Cetlin, Jessica Chicola, addressed to the Town Clerk, Town of Hamilton, Michael Hauge, Lauren Ho, Westfield, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, freshmen Cecily D’Amore, Claude Bartok, Emily Beattie, Carly Bechtloff, Rader, Connor Ragoza, Kevin Thomas Cugno, Christopher Culhane, New Jersey 07090 or faxed to (908) 233- Djan and Claire Greaney of Scotch Emily Holtzman, Madelyn Jacobs, Taylor Bechtloff, Matthew Bernstein, Reinhard, Robert Retcho, Philip Ricca, Tanner Devin, Steven DiMaria, Mat- 3077 at least 5 business days prior to the Plains, Charlotte Sweeney of Alistair Kapadia, Olivia Kuzman, Cullen Birkle, Grace Brindle, Pamela Thomas Riley, Owen Ripperger, Conor thew Doyle, Jake Engelke, William date of submittal. Cranford and Christopher Zdenek of Adrian Lam, Amy Liang, Erin Burke, Loukas Carayannopoulos, Ava Root, Benjamin Salerno, John Sand- Evans, Connor Fallon, Robert Federico, Claire J. Gray Livermore, Sarah Mastrocola, Ryan Town Clerk Westfield. Carey, Quinn Clarke-Magrab, Emma ers, Jacob Saxon, Matthew Schiff, Sa- James Fritz, Jessica Fritz, Kurt 1 T - 7/18/13, The Leader Fee: $23.97 Moore, Griffin Morgan, Christopher Cravo, Soraya de Kam, Samantha Della rah Schneider, Kathleen Seaman, Jack Gerckens, Jason Glickstein, Kathryn PUBLIC NOTICE Ng, Andrew Orenberg, Hannah Prieto, Fera, Nicole Eisenberg, Justin Elbert, Shirk, Rebecca Smoot, Brett Spass, Gonzalez, Andrew Gorelick, Molly Aleksandr Prystupa, Cindy Qiang, PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Katherine Foley, Hannah Frankel, Kyra Sullivan, Christopher Swingle, Greenberg, Josephine Greenwood, Samantha Ricci, Alexis Riley, Danielle TOWN OF WESTFIELD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Brendan Glenn, Sara Hipschman, Jason Telsey, Michelle Telsey, Jackson Lucy Gretsky, Evan Gruters, Hunter Rinaldi, Sterling Sandler, Cameron INVITATION TO BID PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that on July11, Christopher Hoerrner, Sophie Hurwitz, Tennant, Michael Ukrainskyj, Matthew Hagan, Stephen Handzy, Olivia 2013, the Zoning Board of Adjustment of Scalera, Leigh Scarano, Caroline Seery, Lila Hutchins, Alexandra Jackman, Varano, Paige Venturino, Nicholas Harrison, Julia Hinderliter, Daniel Sealed proposals will be received by the the Township of Scotch Plains adopted the Christina Seery, Hannah Siegel, Aditya Jacob Kaplan, Sarah Kiernan, Rafaela Walker, Keelyn Weber, Katherine Hoerle, Tyler Hoffmann, Sara Isser, Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- following Resolutions: Singh, Emma Stern, Laura Surace, bers at the Municipal building, 425 East Laitamaki, Emmy Liederman, Carl Whipple, Megan Why, Olivia Will- Jack Johnson, Caroline Kay, Sydney Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey on Robert Mellusi, approved for a waiver Brittney Tiffault, Kevin Tsui, Grace Mazzara, Julia Mazzucco, Nicholas iams Keenan, Justin Kelly, Humaira Khan, Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. of site plan and conditional use for prop- Venezia, Elizabeth Villane, Albert Wen, Nolan, Emily Oster, Charlotte Perez, Seventh Grade Will Kieselstein, Katherine Kim, Ryan erty located at 520 Martin Place, Block Miranda Whelan, Molly Whitehead, UNIFORMS FOR THE 00301, Lot 14 to repair automobiles. Emma Pettit, Shannon Pyle, Arya Rao, Distinguished Honor Roll Kirby, Michael Knapp, Linus Koglin, WESTFIELD POLICE DE- Nicholas Youssef, Eli Zidel Noah Reich, Sofia Reverendo, Logan Connor Abrams, Leah Andrews, Yara Tate Kronick, Christopher Lambert, PARTMENT Daniel Lepri, approved for the installa- Honor Roll tion of an eight (8) foot fence in the rear Robertson, Emily Sackett, Margaret Assadi, Yallen Bai, Grace Blake, Jenni- Samuel Lamchek, Audrey Leonard, Proposals must be delivered at the place yard at 1246 Sleepy Hollow Lane, Block Seventh Grade Schantz, Olivia Scheuermann, Eleanor fer Boan, Natalie Bond, Nicholas Bond, Emma Levitt, Jordan Lipkind, Hayley and before the hour mentioned in a sealed 15601, Lot 32. Melanie Agne, Jack Albin, Jason Scott, Kyle Shirk, Braden Siegel, Eric Emma Bopp, Chloe Brown, Julia Luerssen, Kaitlin Mackin, Keira envelope marked “Police Uniforms for the Alvarez, Tyvon Araya, Olabimpe Westfield Police Department” bearing the Annmaria Switzer & Joseph Flamia, Storms, Brooke Tepper, Jacob Triarsi, Buoscio, Matthew Canabarro, Michael Mangam, Nicholas Marano, Christo- name and address of the bidder, addressed approved for installation of a six (6) foot Badmus, Rutger Barraza, Cameron Olivia Turner, Rachel Vanecek, Paul Canabarro, Elizabeth Capperella, Grace pher Marner, Nadia Matin, Hannah to the Town of Westfield, 425 East Broad fence in what is considered the front yard Bass, Lee Beauchamp, Christopher at 2293 Evergreen Avenue, Block 3201, Vernick, Max Wasilewski, Juliana Yang, Cash, Cara Condodina, Eve Crandall, Mayer, Melina McDevitt, Maggie Street, Westfield, New Jersey, and must Beaulieu, Eric Bebel, Ryan Bebel, Philip Zanfagna, Andrew Zhou Madeline Davis, Andrew Dazzo, McDonald, Olivia McElheny, Patrick be in the office of the Clerk ON OR BE- Lot 30. Camden Beinhaker, Charles Billek, FORE THE HOUR NAMED. Honor Roll Jonathan DeDomenico, Nicole McIlroy, Devon Mc Lane, Matthew The files pertaining to these applications Jordan Binkowitz, Aidan Boland, Bids must be accompanied by a pro- are in the Office of the Zoning Board of Samantha Alfano, Angus Applegarth, Dispenza, Frank Duggan, Katharine Melnick, Noelle Mesbah, Matthew posal guarantee in the form of a certified Adjustment and available for public in- Nisrine Boto, Kaetlin Boyle, Daniel Grace Ascione, Charles Baldwin, Joelle Encinas, Charlotte Fountain-Jardim, Meusel, Kayla Miedrzynski, Evelyn check, cashier’s check or bid bond in an spection during regular office hours. Bracco, Miya Bradshaw, James Ballecer, Hal Barnes, Matthew Basile, Chelsea Frisch, Samantha Fritz, Greta Miller, Matthew Mineo, John Morris, amount of 10% of the total bid, payable to Barbara Horev, Secretary Branagan, Robert Brown, Tess Brown, the Town of Westfield. Each proposal must Ellen Beatty, Rose Beatty, Samuel Frontero, Ava Graham, Deanna Olivia Mueller, Brooke Murphy, Zoning Board of Adjustment Christopher Calimano, Olivia be accompanied by a surety company 1 T - 7/18/13, The Times Fee: $24.48 Bennett, Andrew Boley, Kevin Brennan, Hanchuk, Kaeley Hazard, Owen Heim, Ophelia Murray, Haley Mykytka, John certification stating that the said Surety Alaina Brotman, Marcus Budashewitz, Yenteen Hu, Jiana Ingrassia, Brendan O’Hern, Leigh Papadopoulos, Madi- Company will provide the bidder with the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE required performance bond in the full Sarah Burke, Nicholas Calcagno, Stuart Kane, Eric Knauss, Julia Kuhn, Ava son Pena, Jessica Perkins, James amount to be contracted. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Callinan, Maxwell Cerra, Kasey Lehavi, William Magnanini, Ethan Petrovcik, Stuart Pollock, Catherine Bidders must be in compliance with all COUNTY OF UNION Ciarletta, Camila Coelho, Aaron Manning, Allison Mattessich, Julian Posyton, Hailey Priscoe, Eric Reid, provisions of Chapter 127 pl 1975 supple- TAKE NOTICE, The undersigned will expose for sale at Public Auction, in accordance Coleman, Timothy Day, Lily DeFelice, Mazzola, Timothy McAuliffe, Joshua Lucille Ritter, Daniel Russo, Molly ment for the law against discrimination with Title 39:10A-1, at the times and locations specified below, the following motor (Affirmative Action). Bidders statement of Claudia Dougherty, Michael Echausse, Mendelson, Kenneth Meyer, Laura Ryan, Jordan Sacher, Nicholas vehicles which came into the possession of the Scotch Plains Police Department through ownership, as required by Chapter 33 of Marie Eisenhauer, Abby Erasmus, Meyer, Benjamin Mizrach, Catherine Savorgiannakis, Paul Sawina, Mark abandonment or failure of owners to claim same. the Public Laws of 1977, must be submit- All the vehicles on the following lists are offered in strictly “as is” condition, with no Haley Farella, Ethan Finver, Sara Moore, Catherine Moriarty, Olivia Schiavo, Erica Schoenfeld, Noah ted with all bids. representation as to condition or fitness for any particular purpose. Frankel, Allie Freer, Skylar Geoghan, Morrison, Mark Natiello, Sydney Schwartz, John Sickles, Lauren Singer, Bidders must submit valid State of New Purchase must be made by cash or certified check. A 10% deposit must be given at time Jersey Business Registration Certificate. Caroline Gilman, Gabriel Givelber, Nigro, Christopher O’Connor, Thomas Gianna Slusher, Connor Smith, An- of auction. Balance must be paid by 4:00 p.m. the same day. Specifications and proposal forms may Samantha Greenaway, David Omberg, Sydney Paoletti, Gianna drew Stahl, Giovanna Sternberg, Olivia The public auction shall be held on July 24th, 2013 in accordance with the laws of the be examined and picked up at the Town of State of New Jersey pertaining thereto. Greenburg, Elizabeth Haley, Jack Hall, Parsekian, Katherine Pink, Nina Pitre, Stock, Timothy Storms, Margaret Westfield, Purchasing Agent, 425 East Matthew Hamelburg, Christina Harvey, William Rackear, Kayla Rinn, Jessica Tierney, Lucas Toglia, Juliana Tully, Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, The following vehicles may be examined at A&M Auto, 410 South Elmer Street, Monday through Friday between the hours Westfield, New Jersey, at 9:15 am. Public Auction will commence at 9:30 am. Ian Humphrey, Max Kaplan, Matthew Ripperger, Abby Rothenberg, Casey Kayla Tupper, Berj Vartanian, Tessa of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Kaufman, Owen Kessler, Victoria Ryan, Caroline Salemy, Lindsey Verga, Alan Wagner, William Walsweer, MAKE YEAR VIN NO. MINIMUM BID The Mayor and Council reserve the right Mer 1997 4M2DV1119VDJ08904 $2570.00 Knaul, Riley Kopser, Jane Krause, Sharlow, Daniel Shenker, Mackenzie Leo Warsh, Sarah Wasserman, Alex to reject any and all bids, also waive any Daniel LaMastra, Evan Latowsky, Jack Smith, Luke Spellman, Caroline Wendel, Amanda Wisniewski, Jacob informality if it is deemed advisable so to Bozena Lacina, RMC do. Township Clerk Lavelle, Hannah Liddy, Matthew Stockwell, Joshua Stryker, Graham Wornow, Tyler Wright, Kimberly 1 T - 7/18/13, The Leader Fee: $42.33 1 T - 7/18/13, The Times Fee: $37.74 Mackin, Patrick Mahoney, Daniel Studwell, Stefan Sujanthakumar, Zimmerman. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 18, 2013 Page 15 Free Concert by EagleMania At Echo Lake Park July 24 MOUNTAINSIDE - The Union Office, the Office of Cultural and County Summer Arts Festival con- Heritage Affairs and other knowl- cert series continues its 53rd season edgeable staff to answer questions of music on Wednesday evening, July and offer information about interest- 24, with a performance by ing programs and recreational activi- EagleMania. The Union County ties that are available to Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, led by residents. Chairman Linda Carter, invites the The Summer Arts Festival con- public to attend this free concert that certs continue throughout July and begins at 7:30 p.m. in Echo Lake August on Wednesdays beginning at Park in Mountainside. 7:30 p.m. The concerts in July will be EagleMania is an ensemble of six at Echo Lake Park on the veteran musicians whose goal is to Mountainside-Westfield border and faithfully reproduce the unique sound in August at Oak Ridge Park in Clark. of The Eagles. Formed in 2010, Lawn chairs, blankets and picnic bas- EagleMania has emerged as the lead- kets are encouraged. Refreshments AWE INSPIRING...The New Jersey Youth Theater (NJYT) will present West ing Eagles tribute band throughout and snacks will be available from VISIT FROM A STAR...Broadway Star Russell Fischer, center, conducted a Side Story from Thursday, July 18, through Sunday, July 28, at Morris Museum’s the East Coast, performing to sold- vendors. Master Class with the Continuo Arts’ Summer Musical Theater Conservatory Bickford Theater and at Centenary Stage Company’s Sitnik Theater from out audiences everywhere they go. The other free concerts in the Union members recently, guiding the students through mock auditions, vocal produc- Friday August 2, through Sunday August 11. Pictured, left to right, are: Chris The band plays all the hits of the County Summer Arts Festival series tion and choreography sessions. Zika, Tim Canali, Chris Centinaro, Ben Chavez, Brandon Arias Travis Przybylski, Eagles, as well as some favorites from include: Keenan Buckley. solo albums by Don Henley, Glen July 31 – Ed Palermo Big Band; at Frey, and Joe Walsh. Their attention Echo Lake Park; August 7 – Tusk Broadway Star Visits Musical to detail and their ability to reproduce (tribute to Fleetwood Mac); at Oak New Jersey Youth Theater to the Eagles sound exactly leaves their Ridge Park; August 14 – Sensational fans with an experience that they do Soul Cruisers; at Oak Ridge Park; Theater Conservatory not soon forget. August 21 – Verdict (reggae and Car- SUMMIT — Broadway Star Continuo Arts Foundation’s three Present West Side Story The Union County information van ibbean music); at Oak Ridge Park Russell Fischer, conducted a Mas- week intensive conservatory fea- WESTFIELD – The New Jersey tion, Smokey Joe’s Café. A theatre will be at the concert site with per- and August 28 – The British Invasion ter Class with the Continuo Arts’ tures the “Voices Rising Showcase” Youth Theater (NJYT) will present performance student at Rider Uni- sonnel from the Union County Clerk’s Tribute; at Oak Ridge Park. Summer Musical Theater Conser- and Fiddler on the Roof. West Side Story from Thursday, July versity, Maeve is no stranger to hard vatory (SMTC) members on re- Directing this year’s Conserva- 18, through Sunday, July 28, at Mor- work and feels her experience this cently, guiding the students through tory is Steve Hogel, and the ris Museum’s Bickford Theater and summer is certainly challenging her mock auditions, vocal production “Continuo Arts Players” hail from at Centenary Stage Company’s Sitnik and helping her develop her talent. and choreography sessions. Summit, Westfield, New Provi- Theater from Friday August 2, “Portraying a tomboy has been Mr. Fischer came to SMTC from dence, Chatham, Berkeley Heights, through Sunday August 11. physically demanding; I have always Jersey Boys where he was officially Scotch Plains and Short Hills. They cast members of West Side played feminine characters, so this cast as the role of Joe, and the un- Performances of Fiddler on the Story, NJYT’s 25th summer musical has been quite interesting and lots of derstudy role of Frankie Valli. En- Roof and the “Voices Rising Show- production, have been rehearsing un- fun,” Maeve said. When asked about tering his fifth year with the Broad- case” will take place on Saturday, der the guidance of Broadway/televi- the rehearsal process, she echoed what way production, Mr. Fischer has July 20, at 4 and 7:30 p.m. at Hinman sion veteran, and Artistic Director, pretty much every cast member would performed both the role of Joey and Hall on the campus of St. John Cynthia Meryl. say, “It is intense!” the lead role of Frankie Valli mul- Lutheran Church in Summit. Tick- NJYT, the Bickford Theatre in Veteran choreographer, Sherry tiple times. ets are $10 for adults, $5 for stu- Morristown and Centenary Stage Alban, has modified the original cho- In addition to master classes with dents and will be available at the Company in Hackettstown, have reography of Jerome Robbins for this world class stars the likes of Russell door. To purchase tickets or for more joined forces to present this eagerly production, but is sticking with the Fischer and Academy Award win- information call (908) 264-5324 or anticipated Leonard Bernstein musi- original concept, making for rigor- ner Sophia Chalmers, the 2013 visit www.continuoarts.com. cal. ous dance rehearsals. Maeve doesn’t “It’s been 10 years since we’ve mind the long rehearsals, and stated: done West Side Story, so it seemed “[The long hours] allow us plenty of POPCORN like the right time to reprise this awe- time to explore our characters and to inspiring show,” stated Ms. Meryl. In really focus on detail.” More than “The Lone Ranger” 2003, New Jersey Youth Theatre’s anything, she looks forward to the Photo courtesy of Roy Groething As Reimagined by Tonto production of West Side Story won Sitz Probe, a rehearsal where the cast ARCHIE AND EDITH... With well-defined roles of character interaction that are the Music Theatre International’s sings through the entire score with similar to Archie and Edith Bunker, Brad Bellamy and Kate Goehring portray 3 popcorns a 1959 couple who unknowingly sell their home to a black family in Bruce Norris’ One Popcorn, Poor — Two Popcorns, Fair — Three Popcorns, Good — Four Popcorns, Excellent Award of Excellence, an award rarely the full orchestra for the first time. Clybourne Park. The satiric, thought-provoking two-act play runs at the Zella Fry given out and only once in the ensu- She feels the orchestra adds life to the Theatre weekends through July 29. Premiere Stages is Kean University’s profes- ing 10 years. production. sional theater company. For information about tickets, call the Kean Stage Box By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER often humorous incantations and out- Isabella Gelfand, a 15-year-old Also a student of Ms. Meryl’s, Office at (908) 373-SHOW. Film Critic landish pontifications, that grace is or- sophomore at Westfield High School, Maeve feels NJYT has changed her If I were to win the $434M Mega dained by the spirits. The symbol must has spent the last five years training life. “She [Cynthia Meryl] helped Power Rich Forever and it didn’t change remain unblemished. with Ms. Meryl, studying ballet, mu- shape and develop me as a performer. me for the worse, I’d offer to pay your The Founding Fathers referred to it sical theatre, jazz (dance), and voice, Doing this production is a huge sac- Clybourne Park way to see director Gore Verbinski’s as inalienable rights. Or, as Victor Hugo all in preparation to eventually be rifice, but it is worth it!” she stated. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 “The Lone Ranger,” only because I is credited with saying after first espy- cast in a NJYT production. She will The work, a masterful interweav- tone of the ‘50s. Both halves of the stellar is Tim McGeever, who as Karl think you might enjoy the curiosity. ing parts of the Statue of Liberty being portray Anybodys, a boisterous tom- ing of song, dance and dramatic ac- two-hour play take potshots at racism, makes himself pretty unlikeable in Otherwise, I’m quite hesitant to rec- readied in Paris for shipping, “The idea boy who wants more than anything to tion, deals with prejudice and racism, gentrification and issues of stereotyp- Act I with a Cheshire cat grin. He then ommend you spend your own money, is everything.” Give or take a few cre- be accepted into the Jets, and does and the transcendence of hope and ing and miscommunication. The is- changes into a seemingly suave Steve unless of course you won the $434M ative liberties, these notions are iterated everything in her power to prove her- advocacy for tolerance and respect sues that Clybourne Park spotlights who reveals his true feelings with Mega Power Rich Forever. while delivering the tale’s lore in sur- self. Getting to the heart of her char- for all people. The state of world are heavy duty, yet uplifting, comedic makes bumbling, inappropriate innu- Johnny Depp, who can be found in prisingly faithful order, ensuring that acter has really been a journey, events today has prompted the pro- moments brought to the forefront by endos and insensitive jokes. the thespic compendium under Actors, the Lone Ranger rides again, the “Wil- Isabella shared, in that Anybodys’ ducers to choose West Side Story to the actors keep it from becoming Playing Steve’s pregnant wife Phylum: Oddball, herewith indelibly, liam Tell Overture” loudly heralding sister is a prostitute and her mother is convey this powerful message to the weighty and overly philosophical. Lindsey is Danielle Slavick who all on big silver screen, indulgently affixes that inspiring fact. constantly abused by her father. young participants as well as to audi- The actors in the Premiere Stages’ but steals the show in the second act his signature. He brazenly utilizes his But the irreversible truth is that many When asked how she has been able ences. production show their versatility with with her embarrassment in dealing version of George W. Trendle and Fran folks don’t care for civics lessons, let to connect to the character, Isabella For further general NJYT infor- each of the seven players assuming with a husband who makes ridiculous Striker’s legend of The Lone Ranger as alone having them strewn through their stated, “I can be pretty defensive and mation, visit dual roles. This show is the very defi- statements. At one point, in exaspera- an opportunity to propagate his own bread and circus. So for that side of the kind of combative at times.” She went www.njyouththeatre.org, or call (908) nition of an ensemble piece with pro- tion, Lindsey asks him, “Who are ideas on truth and equality and, in a hip, aisle Depp and Verbinski frenetically on to explain that she has always 233-3200. For ticket and schedule fessional actors who can merely don you?” Earlier, Ms. Slavick, as Betsy, 21st Century sort of way, does it justice. activate an obvious admiration for si- been drawn to stronger, more asser- information, or for group sale rates an attitude or accent to convince the plays a pregnant and deaf wife in Act Portraying Tonto, the iconic loyal lent film derring-do, evinced in seem- tive characters throughout the years, for West Side Story at the Bickford audience a different character is be- I who sees all but is not really a companion, he festoons the wildly ad- ingly endless runaway train action, with and has brought much of that experi- Theatre, call (973) 971-3706, or e- fore them. participant in the society in which venturous tale with a spectrum of moral an unabashedly mugging Tonto invok- ence to this character. The role of mail [email protected]; at Especially wonderful is Kate she lives. indignation, from Native American ing much of what Buster Keaton pio- Anybodys was double cast, with Centenary, call (908) 979-0900 or Goehring in her transformation from When Dustin Fontaine, as the min- rights to the oftentimes shameful collu- neered. Worked into a dizzying display Isabella Gelfand and Maeve Lynskey visit www.centenarystageco.org. an Edith Bunker type housewife, Bev, ister Jim, gingerly tries to talk to sion between government and over- of Rube Goldberg’s art, there is slug- evenly splitting the performances, and Tickets for Bickford and Centenary who has no say in anything, to the Russ, a man who is traumatized by a whelmingly powerful, vested interests. ging and shooting aplenty. understudying one another. performances may also be purchased sophisticated lawyer Kathy. Equally family tragedy, he does a figurative Thus, sometimes, when a scene is over- And, reaffirming that you can’t have Maeve, 19, of Cranford, has re- at the box offices. Group sale dis- tap dance in persuading Russ to move done, we nonetheless agree that what it good guys without despicably etched turned to NJYT, after her standout counts are available for groups of 10 on with his life. The mini-intervention had to say certainly needed saying. villains, they’re delivered here with a performance in last year’s produc- or more. causes Brad Bellamy as Russ, to stage Happily, Messrs Verbinski and powerfully odious, one-two punch. Sausalito an amazing meltdown onstage before Depp, each of whom is also listed Tom Wilkinson is creepy nasty as CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 the audience’s eyes. among the film’s producers, always Latham Cole, the railroad executive NJWA Summer Concert Along Bridgeway, the main drag that Samuel Stricklen and Brett stop short of tarnishing the fable, no beyond redemption, linked in an un- parallels the waterfront in Sausalito, Robinson as husband and wife do a matter how rowdy or determinedly holy alliance with William Fichtner’s you’ll find boutique shops, art studios magnificent job in making their char- political their permutation rants. If any- outlaw personified, Butch Cavendish. Spans the Musical Spectrum and galleries, restaurants, outdoor ca- acters respond to their situations in thing, they sanction the goody two You don’t have to be an investigative WESTFIELD - An exciting sum- “Uptown HoeDown,” “Ashokan Fare- fes and bistros. One interesting little both time periods. The tightrope that shoes nature of Armie Hammer’s title reporter for “The Washington Post” to mer tradition in Westfield continues well” and “In the Gentle Rain.” The breakfast and lunch spot (it’s open until Francine (Ms. Robinson) has to walk character, poking a bit of fun but all the grok the contemporary allusion. on Thursday, July 25, when the New concert also features such pop pieces 3 p.m.) is the Lighthouse Café, a small as the “negro” house maid in the ‘50s same emphasizing how truly difficult it But whereas we too often feel de- Jersey Workshop for the Arts Sum- as “Hang on Sloopy,” “Baby El- greasy spoon-looking place with a is clearly evident. Ms. Robinson’s is to stand straight amidst humankind’s fenseless against government fat cats mer Symphony Orchestra presents ephant” and “The Pink Panther.” counter, a grille and formica table top passion as Lena in Act II shines through winds of corruption. who simply can’t lap up enough collu- its annual concert at 7:30 p.m. at The concert is free and open to the booths. But the food—including tasty as she delivers lines about what her But the movie is a bit long, often sive cream, hope springs eternal for the Temple Emanu-El, on 756 East Broad public. Free parking is readily avail- omelettes, pancakes and sandwiches— ancestors had to come through as rep- slow to make its point, and not terribly folks in this metaphoric tale of the Old Street. able in the Temple parking lot. is far from typical diner fare. And in a resented the history of the house that is concerned with catering to whatever West. With Tonto as his handler, front This year’s program, under the di- The Summer Symphony Orches- nod to the owners’ Danish heritage, about to be demolished. attention deficit its viewers may suffer. man, image maker and spiritual ad- rection of Janet Lyman, will include tra, now in its 15th. season, is a divi- there’s an entire menu of authentic Director Wes Grantom superbly Such are the creative spoils of artists viser, attorney John Reid, whose brother the music of Beethoven, Brahms, sion of the New Jersey Workshop for dishes from the motherland. There are conducts the cast’s spot on pacing whose star accounts for profits mea- and fellow Texas Rangers were slaugh- Furrel, Vivaldi, Handel and the Arts, which includes other per- a handful of small, charming hotels in and delivery. Clybourne Park is a sured in billions, especially when tered by Butch and his gang, survives Tchaikovsky. forming ensembles such as the NJWA Sausalito offering attractive rooms with two-hour, intriguing, thought-pro- they’ve caught on to the notion that his wounds and morphs into the Lone “This is another fine summer. The Concert Band, the Rockin’ Jazz Band great views of the waterfront and San voking unfolding of changing atti- their medium can be used in a crusade Ranger. orchestra is doing great and our wind and the International American Francisco. tudes that speaks to everyone in against moneyed evil, whilst making However, while handsome and cred- section is absolutely fantastic. The Alphorn Ensemble. Along the waterfront, there’s also today’s world. themselves some good money in the ible, albeit not quite the strapping pres- entire symphony is working hard and For additional information on the Bill Dan, a local street artist of sorts No answers are given to the tough bargain. ence Clayton Moore embodied in the we will have a wonderful concert,” Summer Symphony, or any program whose milieu is delicately balancing questions raised in Clybourne Park, Although smartly lifting a rock on a TV series, this Lone Ranger is up- Ms. Lyman said. of the New Jersey Workshop for the odd-sized and odd-shaped rocks atop but plenty of eyes might be opened to lot of U.S. history, particularly as con- staged by his sidekick. Mr. Depp, as the Among the classical selections this Arts, call (908) 789-9696, visit their one another, seemingly defying both varying points of view. cerns railroads and Manifest Destiny, brains behind the unalterable goodness year will bethe “Egmont Overture, studios at 150-152 East Broad Street, gravity and physics. And at the ferry there is no sacrilege when it comes to Armie Hammer represents, makes no Triumphant March” and “Firework Westfield, or visit dock, there’s a weather-beaten fellow The Lone Ranger. The thought is, as bones about it. Reid may be too good Music.” The lighter pieces include www.njworkshopforthearts.com. who bills himself as “the world’s oldest voiced in multifarious ways via Tonto’s for his own good, and therefore needs hippie” as he greets ferry passengers Spamalot the wise and crafty counsel of a dispar- while barely strumming his guitar and aged Native American who has made cuddling his sunglasses-wearing dog Stephen Castro Theatre in an art of survival. in his arms. Roosevelt Park Spamalot Tonto informs: “Horse says you are Back at the Golden Gate Bridge, if *** CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 spirit walker: a man who has been to the you head left at the northern end and Wednesday, July 17 — When he is not rehearsing or per- other side and returned... a man who feel like hiking about three miles Saturday, July 27 forming in Spamalot, he can be seen at cannot be killed in battle.” And then, through some hilly terrain that’s part of (No performance on Sunday) the Murder Mystery Company’s din- essentially insinuating that sometimes the Golden Gate National Recreation *** ner theater in Jersey City, or doing fire must be fought with fire, he ad- Area, you’ll come to Point Bonita Light- Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 what most actors do to earn a living – vises, “There come a time when good house, an active lighthouse on a spit of for senior citizens, and children bar tend. He auditions in NYC and man must wear mask.” land at the entrance to San Francisco 12 and under are admitted free. wants to pursue a career on the Broad- It works. Although, from what I Bay, about two miles from the Bridge. Tickets are sold on the day of way stage. Mallory, likewise, wait- couldn’t help but overhear, most of my And if you’re traveling with kids, a visit the performance only. The Box resses in her downtime and laughs as colleagues disagree with my assay of to the Bay Area Discovery Museum Office opens at 5:30 p.m. daily she says she’s doing what all actors “The Lone Ranger.” All of which sug- should be on your agenda. Located and patrons are admitted to the do: “paying my dues and waiting for a gests, there come a time, Kemosabe, closer to the northern end of the Golden seating area with their low back big break.” when reviewer must be Lone Critic. Gate, the museum is geared to toddlers lawn chairs immediately after Plays-in-the-Park is considered by … and children up to 8 years old, with purchasing their tickets. Visit theater buffs in this area to be the “The Lone Ranger,” rated PG-13, is different parts of the museum tailored www.playsinthepark.com for Broadway of Central Jersey. With an a Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures to a specific age group. more information. audience that is bigger than some Broad- release directed by Gore Verbinski and Next week, we’ll cross back over the *** way houses, it is an opportunity for up stars Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer SUMMER CONCERT…Janet Lyman will direct the New Jersey Workshop for Golden Gate Bridge and explore some All shows start at 8:30 p.m. and coming actors to spread their wings and Tom Wilkinson. Running time: the Arts Summer Symphony Orchestra in its annual concert on Thursday, July 25. of the sights of the City by the Bay. of talent to a broad audience. 149 minutes Page 16 Thursday, July 18, 2013 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Spamalot’s Spotlight Shines On Westfield Talent By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY Maryland says that he has always been Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times a huge fan of Monty Python humor. The world of theatre can be amaz- “It’s certainly not a classic sit com. It’s ingly small at times. What are the all based on timing and cult fans love it. Sausalito’s Mediterranean chances that two Westfield High School I’ve spouted the lines from Monty Py- graduates, Billy Geltzeiler, Class of thon since sixth grade, so I think I’ve 2008, and Mallory Miller, Class of subconsciously been prepping for this Feel Offers A Great Escape 2009, who were in their high school role my entire life,” he said with a musicals, plays and summer workshops chuckle. By FRED T. ROSSI leaves from the ferry terminal at the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times together, would find themselves after He describes his Sir Lancelot char- Summer Travel Series San Francisco waterfront. This lovely college back in a musical together in acter as, “cocky, arrogant, brave and 30-minute trip will afford you close-up Middlesex County? impetuous. He, unfortunately, shoots A truly exquisite and picture-perfect views of Alcatraz Island, home to the Currently, they are in Plays-in-the- first and asks questions later.” Not want- town, Sausalito—a small town of about infamous high-security prison that op- Park’s production of Spamalot, the ing to have to warn “spoiler alert,” he 7,000 people located just north of San erated in the mid-1900s and the Golden Monty Python – based comedy which added parenthetically, “He also has a Francisco—provides a great getaway Gate Bridge as well as the periodic opened last night at the Stephen Castro feminine side that he tries to keep hid- from the city for an afternoon, or a day cargo ships crossing under the Bridge Theatre in Roosevelt Park, a short walk den.” or two. to and from the Pacific Ocean beyond. from Menlo Park Mall. Billy has a For Billy to secure a leading role at There are two equally fun ways to Once you’re in Sausalito, you’ll see leading role of Sir Lancelot. Mallory is Plays-in-the-Park is no mean feat. Re- get yourself to Sausalito, which is about why this ultra-charming town has been dance captain and one of six dancers portedly, there were well over 400 two miles from the northern end of the compared to a place you’d find along known as “Laker girls.” people who auditioned for this season’s Golden Gate Bridge. One is walking the Mediterranean. Beautiful homes— For Mallory Miller, a May 2013 shows of Les Miserables, Spamalot there after having crossed the Golden some of them big and fancy and, no Rider University graduate with a B.A. and Xanadu. Margaret Davis, a West- Gate on foot. The other is via ferry from doubt, expensive—cling to the steep in Musical Theater, this is not like any field resident and veteran actress of the San Francisco waterfront. To walk, hillsides overlooking the marina and other show she’s been in and she has Plays-in-the-Park and other regional wear comfortable shoes because after Richardson Bay and, further on, Angel Photo courtesy of Roy Groething been in plenty. “Usually, the challenge theaters, directs Spamalot and attended crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, you’ll Island State Park, Alcatraz, San Fran- IT SEEMS LOGICAL TO ME... In the 1959 setting Clybourne Park, husband and in most shows is tricky or difficult all of the auditions. work your way down Alexander Av- cisco and, on a clear day, Berkeley in wife characters played by Samuel Stricklen and Brett Robinson and the minister choreography. But in this show, it’s the After rehearsing for five weeks at enue, a two-lane road that winds its the distance. Jim (Dustin Fontaine) listen to Karl (Tim McGreever) in his explanation of why special effects that are the challenge. Middlesex County College, the actors way through trees and a variety of Sausalito is a popular tourist spot but the house shouldn’t be sold. Premiere Stages has partnered with The American Conference on Diversity for this production. Costumes transform and the comedy finally got to rehearse on the actual pretty plant life. Stay alert because the when you’re there, you don’t feel bits are like a machine. You can’t al- Capastro stage in Edison during Tech road does not have a great deal of room crowded in. You’ll notice how rela- most be on your mark, but must be Week. Billy was excited to be on the to stay out of the way of passing cars tively quiet and peaceful it is. People Clybourne Park Raises precisely on it for the bit to work.” stage that looks out on the impressive and bicyclists. You won’t see a house or take their time. Car horns don’t blare. Fellow cast member Billy Geltzeiler open-air amphitheater that will accom- a building or any other signs of civiliza- Sometimes the most noise comes from knows all about the importance of tim- modate 1,500 chairs. “We had rehearsed tion—save for passing vehicles—for the flapping sails on the many boats Thought-Provoking Issues ing for the Monty Python bits of hu- for five weeks in Middlesex County the first mile of your hike as you slowly going in and out of the marina or from mor. The 2012 Theater and Communi- College’s auditorium until last Tues- descend from the 200-foot high eleva- the horn of the ferry. It’s a perfect place By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY But I’ll tell you what I can’t support Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times cations graduate from the University of day night when we had our first shot at tion at the end of the Bridge into to sit back, close your eyes and just and that’s disregarding the needs of this venue, which is huge. Then we got Sausalito. relax. UNION – Lorraine Hansberry’s the people who live in a community.” to see each other’s costumes for the first Your other option is the ferry that CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 iconic play A Raisin in the Sun is the Members of the audience at Kean time, and watch the sets unfold,” he jumping off point in Bruce Norris’ nod heads slightly in agreement with said. Tony-winning and Pulitzer Prize-win- one argument or another when an ning play, Clybourne Park, Premiere ideology which they embrace is pre- CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 Stages’ latest production now through sented. Some people grimace in lis- Sunday, July 28, at the Zella Fry tening to what was considered a seem- Theatre at Kean University. ingly logical, rational and unemo- The axis on which Clybourne Park tional case for exclusion. turns is the selling of a house in Fast forward through intermission Chicago. In Act I, it is being sold in and in Act II the same house is being 1959 by a middle-aged white couple. sold, but now in 2009, where a young Taking up where Raisin leaves off, white couple Steve (Tim McGeever) neighbor Karl (Tim McGeever) of and Lindsey (Danielle Slavick) is the white home owners’ association purchasing it from a black couple, tries to convince Bev (Kate Goehring) Kevin (Samuel Stricklen) and Lena and Russ (Brad Bellamy) who are in (Brett Robinson) in the neighbor- the process of moving out, to change hood that is completely African- their minds about selling to a black American. They plan to raze the house family. To his amazement, Karl finds and build a “McMansion” in its place. that Russ and Bev do not know who The impressive set (Joseph their house has been sold to since a Gourley) and costumes (Karen Lee real estate salesman acted as the Hart) in Act I are truly 1950s. Some Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and middle man for the transaction. 50 years later, the house now features The Times Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and OO LA LA…Showing her character’s The Times “Now, some would say that change bars on the windows and the charac- French colors, Westfield resident FINDING THAT GRAIL…Billy is inevitable,” Karl says to Bev and ters speak in currently stylized over- Mallory Miller, one of the Laker girls Geltzeiler, Westfield High School, Class Fred T. Rossi for The Westfield Leader and The Times Russ after hemming and hawing about lapping bursts of phrases and partial in Plays-in-the-Park’s production of of 2008, strikes a pose as Sir Lancelot CALIFORNIA GETAWAY…Sausalito, across the Golden Gate Bridge from why he visits them. “And I can sup- sentences instead of the more formal Spamalot, is the dance captain of the in Plays-in-the-Park’s production of San Francisco, has the feel of a Mediterranean town. port that if it’s change for the better. CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 Monty Python musical comedy. Spamalot.
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VAN DAM, JAROSZ PITCH GEM; KATZ WHACKS HOMER; BARCO 2 HITS, DeGADO 3 SBs, HIT Cranford Silences SPF Gray in N.J. All-Star League, 9-2
By DAVID B. CORBIN for the next two innings. Van trict 12 Tournament. The Gray week-in and week-out. We got the top of the first inning — Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Dam finished with three did have several fine individual some really good performances Cranford was designated as the Jake Van Dam’s and Jack strikeouts, while walking one. performances. Gus Barco was from a lot of our kids tonight. We away team. In his two plate ap- Jarosz’s effective performances Jarosz yielded just two singles, very solid behind the plate and had some kids hit the ball well pearances, Evan Kanterman on the mound, along with key while striking out four and per- was very effective at the plate, tonight. We try to stress every- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE hitting and base running paved mitting zero walks. going 2-for-2 with a run scored. thing, defense, of- the way for the Cranford 11s to “Jake threw the first three in- Leadoff hitter Matt DeGado fense, any particu- silence the Scotch Plains- nings. Jack threw the next three singled, scored a run, walked lar unit that we can Fanwood Gray, 9-2, in North Jer- innings. We love them. We trust and finished with three stolen work on we will try sey All-Star Baseball League ac- them both. They always come bases. Mike Urbano, who ripped to improve. It’s a tion at Memorial Field in Cranford through for us,” Cougar Head an RBI single in the first inning, learning season, on July 11. Coach Rich Wischusen said. also had what would have been but we keep get- Van Dam, who pitched the first The Raiders were quite aware another single in the fourth, but ting better,” three innings, allowed both runs they were up against a very solid the right fielder managed to fire Raider Assistant on three hits in the first inning team, since the Cougars just re- the ball to second to get a force Coach Rich Baylor but shut the Raider Gray down cently won the Cal Ripken Dis- play. Colin Fitzgerald singled and said. swiped a base. Danny Decker The Cougars to- added an RBI. taled 10 hits, and See & Subscribe at “Cranford is an excellent team. the biggest “bang” BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo Our kids gave it a good battle. came off the bat They have been fighting hard of Connor Katz, Submit commentary and items for publishing. who blasted a two- Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste run home run in Page S-2 Thursday, July 18, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary
chopped an RBI single and drilled singled. Pat Williams scored once, hard and every game they im- fourth inning was particularly in- “Nick Black laid down a perfect a two-run single. Mike Murphy and Max Wischusen drilled a hard prove,” Cougar Head Coach Rich teresting. With Robinson on third suicide squeeze. We practice that. went 2-for-2 with a walk and a liner that was hauled in at Wischusen said. and Guiditta on second, We know sometimes in a big run scored, and swiped two centerfield. It was also evident that when Kanterman punched a two-run situation, we are going to need bases. Chris Guiditta singled, “We tell them at the beginning the Cougars got on, they were a single to center and eventually it, and he comes through every walked and scored twice. Jeremy of the year that we want them to terror on the base paths. advanced to third on a wild pitch. time for us,” Coach Wischusen Ruka (RBI), Jarosz and Will try to get better every single “We understand as the teams At that time, Nick Black stepped said. Robinson each singled and scored game. They are an absolute plea- to the plate and laid down a get better, the difference be- Cranford 213 300 9 once, while Austin Williams sure to coach, because they try tween the good teams and the perfect suicide squeeze as bad teams narrows. So we work Kanterman sped home. SPF Gray 200 000 2 on the base paths, and the kids try hard in practices and during the game,” Coach Wischusen said. The Cougars scored two runs in the first on Katz’s shot over the right-centerfield fence, but the Raiders knotted the score in the bottom of the inning. DeGado sizzled a leadoff single, stole sec- ond and third and scored on Decker’s groundout to second. Barco bashed a single off the leftfield fence, advanced to sec- ond on a wild pitch and scored on Urbano’s single to right. In the second, Guiditta singled and scored on Kanterman’s single over second, then three more Cougars scored in the third with the help of three singles and a throwing error. The Cranford Page S-3 Thursday, July 18, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary
TILYOU (3 RBI), KOHLER, CRISCUOLO CRACK TWO HITS EACH, SMITH 3 RBI, TIERNEY 3 RUNS WF Silver Tops So. Orange in New Prov. Green League By DAVID B. CORBIN plate appearances, as did Ray hopefully, to the high school for Silver Head Coach Steve Silver pitchers Tierney and Love Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Hurtt, who walked twice and some of these kids,” Westfield Criscuolo said. limited the Cougars to six hits, Numerous free passes put the swiped two bases. Ryan Smith and Ryan Sourborn had the only Westfield Silver 11-year-old singled and had three RBI, Jack extra base hit of the game with a baseball team in the position to Musho had two RBI and scored two-run double. Luke Spera roll to an 18-6 victory in four twice, and John McDonald had a singled, scored once and had an innings over the South Orange single and two RBI. Jack Love RBI. Drew Sinclair went 1-for-1 Cougars in New Providence Green singled, stole a base and scored with a run scored and a stolen League action at Gumbert 2 Field once. Jack Cobuzzi walked twice, base. Patrick Merrigan walked in Westfield on July 10. scored twice and added an RBI. twice and scored twice. Tyler The 8-1 Silver amassed 13 walks Justin Chambliss walked twice, Barragan singled, while Alex to go with their 10-hit attack. All stole a base, scored once and Gorodensky and Conor Howland 11 players contributed, at least a added an RBI. each walked and scored once. hit, an RBI or a run scored. John “My focus is definitely to have a Coulton Brackett was robbed of Tilyou scored in all four of his lot of fun, for the kids to get an extra base hit when Hurtt plate appearances, going 2-for- better and for the kids to love the made a running grab of his shot 2 with three RBI and a pair of game of baseball. We try to give in centerfield. Ethan Messeri walks, while stealing two bases. them as many opportunities as swiped a pair of bases. Danny Kohler ripped a pair of RBI we can to play many different South Orange took a 2-0 lead singles and scored once. David positions. We change every in- in the top of the first inning when Criscuolo went 2-for-2 with a ning, catchers, two, three, four Merrigan walked and Spera walk, an RBI and a run scored. pitchers every game. I consider singled and both scored on a Kevin Tierney, who had an RBI it my responsibility to pass these throwing error. Westfield quickly single, scored in all three of his kids up to the higher lever, and CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-4 Thursday, July 18, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary
answered with two. Musho and “strike three”. Four more walks, Musho made a fine grab of a pop well as a team. It shows in their have a short memory, be on the Tilyou walked and Chambliss beat a score on a passed ball and fly at first and Barrigan was performances, making the plays field and play baseball. This is a out the throw after a call of “strike Musho’s RBI groundout set the gunned down attempting to steal and our pitchers hitting the spots. great group of kids. We have fun three”. Smith and McDonald drew stage for Kohler to tap an RBI second. Today it fell apart. That’s how playing together. It’s tough with back-to-back RBI free passes. single and Smith to rap a two- Home base got “Silver” plated fragile it is. We had 13 walks and a day like today, but we will be The Silver plated six runs in the run single. seven times in the bottom of the five errors. We had a couple of back tomorrow. It’s all part of a second to grab an 8-2 lead, and The Cougars scored two runs in third, highlighted by Tilyou’s two- guys swing the bat, but it wasn’t learning experience,” Cougar it all began with Hurtt beating the third but were prevented from run single, three bases-loaded enough to overcome. We are in Head Coach Ted Brackett said. out the throw on another call of adding to their number when walks and RBI singles from the mix of playing 12 games in Tierney and McDonald. 11 days. Tomorrow, we have to South Orange 202 2 6 With Gorodensky and Howland Westfield Silver 267 3 18 on base, Sourborn drilled his two- run double in the fourth to make the score, 15-6. After Criscuolo and Tilyou poked RBI singles in the bottom of the inning, Kohler added the finishing touch with and RBI infield single. “We’ve worked hard on defense. We talk strategy all the time and we teach fundamentals of the swing. We take 10 swings every kid every single game. Some kids are a little tentative. I think they need the freedom to make a mistake to go up there and just swing. I tell them often, ‘just go up there and give a good swing. I want to see a good swing on the ball.’ Some kids, it really helps them,” Coach Criscuolo said. “We have been playing really Page S-5 Thursday, July 18, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary
ROMANO RAPS 2 SINGLES, 4 RBI; PARRISH, RITTER 2 HITS EACH; HYLAND RBI DOUBLE WF 12U Softball Girls Spring Past Springfield Girls, 11-9 By DAVID B. CORBIN key RBI single in the second and dent in whatever play they make, want them to be aggressive. We MacDonald said. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times another RBI single in the fifth, even if they make a mistake. We want them to be tougher,” Coach The Blue Devil girls had very Playoff possibilities were on the while scoring once. Lucy Ritter little hesitancy on the base paths line and the Westfield 12U girls went 2-for-3 with an RBI and two and combined for 12 stolen bases softball team remained in the runs scored. Tessa Verga singled to go with numerous advance- hunt with a four-run fifth inning and had two RBI, and Molly Sheil ments on passed balls and wild and an insurance run in the sixth singled and scored twice. pitches. Borg and Sheil each had to spring past Springfield, 11-9, Pitcher Bridget Hyland had an three stolen bases, while Romano at the Westfield High School Field RBI double and scored once. and Parrish added two apiece. on July 15. Emma Rogers, Muriel Maloney “We want to make sure we “Today was a tough day. It was (RBI) and Ally Borg each singled were going on any passed ball, a good team. It was back-and- and scored once. Natalie not even a passed ball but any- forth a couple of times, and we Patterson and Lauren Sullivan thing in the dirt that the catcher toughed it out. We got a couple of both scored once. has to struggle to block. We are key hits in a couple of key spots,” “We are doing a lot of things so trying to make all those plays Westfield Head Coach Caitlin much better than we were at the automatic, and I think we are MacDonald said. beginning of the season. The one doing a good job of that,” Coach Westfield totaled 12 hits and thing that we are really trying to MacDonald said. key hits came off the bat of Julia stress with them is not being The Springfield girls totaled Romano, who looped a two-run hesitant, not being hesitant at eight hits and had additional run- single in the first inning, an RBI all. We want them to feel confi- ners on base with eight walks single in the third and an RBI and a hit batter. Leadoff hitter groundout in the fifth. Leadoff Probitas Verus Honos Emma Taylor was also aggres- batter Maddie Parrish rapped a CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-6 Thursday, July 18, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary
sive with two singles, two runs and scored once. Maloney’s RBI groundout and single to center to put Westfield final run in the seventh when scored, two stolen bases and an Westfield took a 2-0 lead in the Parrish’s RBI single to left. back on top, 10-8. Taylor, who walked, scored on RBI. Sayre Brandstatter thumped bottom of the first when Romano Springfield’s Kristina Boettcher Westfield added an insurance Cacioppo’s grounder to second. an RBI triple, scored twice and plopped her two-run single over and Rachel Valle began the third run in the sixth when Borg hopped added an RBI walk. Meg Brady third base, then in the second inning with back-to-back walks an RBI single by third to score Springfield 002 240 1 9 had two singles and two RBI. extended the lead to 5-0 on and both managed to score. Maloney. Springfield scored its Westfield 231 041 x 11 Angelina Cacioppo had two RBI Hyland’s RBI double to center, Westfield answered with a run when Sheil singled, swiped a pair of bases and scored on Romano’s RBI single that dropped between the shortstop and leftfielder. In the fourth, Springfield tight- ened the score to 6-4 when Elena Matorazzo singled and scored on Brandstatter’s triple and Brady followed with an RBI groundout. Springfield then grabbed an 8-6 lead with four runs on two hits and three walks in the fifth. Borg drew a leadoff walk in the bottom of the inning, stole sec- ond, sped to third on a wild pitch and scored on Parrish’s single to left. After Patterson walked, Ritter ripped an RBI single to left. Romano rolled an RBI groundout to short and Verga lined an RBI Probitas Verus Honos Page S-7 Thursday, July 18, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary
BARSA 4 RBI, TRIPLE, DBL, 1B; OHLIG 4 RBI; THORBURN 3 RUNS, 2 HITS, McINTYRE 2-RUN DBL WF Silver Baseball 10s Stop Branchburg Bulldogs, 17-4 By DAVID B. CORBIN three times. McIntyre smacked a two-run Jordan and Liam Tucker (RBI) walked, was hit-by-a-pitch and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Silver leadoff batter Robert double and scored once. Jackson both walked twice and scored scored once. Joe Girvan added Trailing 4-3, the Westfield Sil- twice. Holden Grantz had an RBI an RBI. Kyle LaSebella walked ver 10-year-old baseball team single, walked and scored twice. and stole a base. put its hitting shoes on and AJ Bertsch singled and scored, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE erupted for 14 runs in the bottom Jadon Edwards (2 RBI), of the fourth inning to defeat the Drew Pink and Russell Branchburg Bulldogs, 17-4, in Kobrin all scored once, New Providence Green League and Enzo Miserek singled action at Gumbert 1 Field in once. Westfield on July 9. Pitchers Thorburn and Westfield Silver totaled 10 hits Pink limited the Bulldogs and accumulated 11 free passes, to four hits, while allow- and every player on the team ing three walks and a hit made an offensive contribution. batter. Nick Chabrak Jack Barsa had a huge outing, thumped a triple in his going 3-for-3 with a three-run two plate appearances. triple, an RBI single and a double, Collin Smith and Collin while scoring twice. Will Ohlig Albanese each ripped an drilled a base-loaded, three-run RBI single. Joe DePinto double and added an RBI went 1-for-1 with a walk groundout, while scoring once. and scored a run. Zack John Thorburn went 2-for-2 with Repetto poked a single a walk and an RBI, while scoring and Gianna DePinto Page S-8 Thursday, July 18, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary
At the 10-year-old level, grasp the right way, mentally and physi- brought Albanese home with an a really good team, but we got learning a lot this year. Hope- of the fundamentals of the game cally, get in the right position to RBI groundout. rallies going,” Westfield Silver fully, they can take the lessons and focus is very important. field the ball and throw the ball, Westfield answered with three Head Coach Blake Tucker said. they learn from baseball and take “Anytime you are coaching kids so when they are older, they can runs. Barsa hacked an RBI single, “Baseball, any sport teaches it into other parts of their life,” where they are nine, 10 or 11- play more competitively. My goal Edwards walked with the bases the kids about life, teamwork, Coach Repetto said. year old, you try to stress the is that they want to come back loaded and Ohlig rolled an RBI how to win, how to lose, how to fundamentals of the game. You next year and play and invite groundout. overcome adversity, so sports Branchburg 040 0 4 want them to enjoy the game their friends to come an play After a silent third inning by are great and I think the kids are Westfield Silver 030 (14) 17 first and foremost, play the game too,” Bulldog Head Coach Chris both teams, and a silent fourth Repetto said. by the Bulldogs, it was the Silver, After a score- who did the barking loudly in the less first inning, bottom of the inning, beginning the Bulldogs with Jordan’s leadoff walk. Nine scored all four hits later, which included Barsa’s of their runs in double and three-run triple, the top of the Ohlig’s three-run double and second. Joe McIntyre’s two-run double, the DePinto drew a game ended via 12-run rule. leadoff walk “Today, we kind of started of and Gianna slowly. We had a couple of errors DePinto took a early, but we fought back. We fastball to the kept going. Finally in the fourth, leg. Smith we had the big rally. Jack Barsa sizzled an RBI had a couple of big hits for us in single past first that last inning. It was fun! We and Albanese kept it interesting. We played hopped and this team yesterday, and run- RBI single that ruled them. My concern coming got by the in was that the kids would be leftfielder, al- taking this lightly. We have to lowing Smith to realize that we have to come to score. Girvan play every day. They are actually Page S-9 Thursday, July 18, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary
CHARLTON CRACKS WINNING RBI IN BOTTOM OF 8TH, PINDILLI, KANE, MURRAY SINGLE Westfield 12s Plate Run in 8th, Edge New Providence, 4-3 By DAVID B. CORBIN “They pitched really well. They strikes! We got guys in the field ball players at the high school Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ning game, the home team has were around the plate. Throw to make plays. In an extra-in- that great benefit where they have been working hard to get Weathering the heat, Michael don’t have to protect the lead, their team ready. Charlton rapped a two-out single and they got that one extra hit “We were looking at them and to leftfield to bring home Alex today,” Pioneer Head Coach Al thought, ‘what are we going to Park’s courtesy runner Gavin Iannacone said. do?’ We were concerned, but Tanji in the bottom of the eighth Blue Devil starting pitcher An- they worked hard. They come inning to give the Westfield 12s a thony Iacopone, and relievers out every day and play hard. 4-3 victory over New Providence Noah Levy and Gavin Tanji spread They made a lot of progress all in New Providence Green League out six walks and four singles, around. Everything we’ve worked action at Gumbert 2 Field in while combining for five on, it came out and showed to- Westfield on July 14. strikeouts. In his three innings, day,” Coach Malley said. After Westfield scored three Iacopone allowed one run on one “We make sure we work with runs without a hit in the bottom hit and three walks, while fan- them on pitching. We were em- of the first inning, New Provi- ning three. Levy pitched the phasizing strikes today. They came dence Pioneer pitchers Ben Cary fourth and fifth innings and al- out there and threw strikes. They and CJ Olson held the Blue Devils lowed a run, a hit and two walks. made them hit ground balls. We hitless until the sixth inning when Tanji tossed the final three in- were missing a few key players Matt Pindilli punched a single to nings and permitted a run, two and they still played excellent ball. centerfield. In all, the Pioneers hits and a walk, while fanning They should be proud of them- yielded four walks and a hit bat- two Pioneers. selves,” Coach Friedman said. ter in the first inning then al- Westfield Co-Head Coaches The Pioneers scored the first lowed only one more walk for the Tom Malley and Coach Evan Fried- run of the game in the top of the remainder of the game. man, both former four-year base- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-10 Thursday, July 18, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary
first inning. Leadoff hitter Matt and came around to score on a when shortstop Iannacone initi- Park drew a walk then his cour- “When you live in a barracks Marchesano, who went 2-for-3 pair of wild pitches. Pindilli and ated a second-to-first double play. tesy runner, Tanji, advanced to with 16 guys total, it tends to get with two runs scored, reached Iacoponi, respectively, followed The Pioneers added another second on a bungled pickoff at- a little gamey after a while. All first and on an error. Jimmy with free passes and Nicky Murray double play in the second. This tempt and sped to third on a week, I stressed we are going to Alagna singled. Both stole a base, was hit-by-a-pitch to load the time, Iannacone fired to first passed ball. After Nathan Gotz be clean. As we checked out, Anthony Iannacone drew a walk bases. Levy drew an RBI free baseman Matt Bernardo for the struck out for the second out, they came in, checked it out and then Matt Bernardo (1-for-2, run pass and Michael Kane’s looper first out then Bernardo alertly Charlton slashed the game-win- said it evens smells clean. The scored, 2 RBI) lofted and RBI into right field that resulted in a rifled a shot to the third baseman ning single to left. kids had a really good time play- sacrifice fly to leftfield. force out at second brought home to nab the runner. As with several of the Westfield ing up there, said a smiling Coach Charlton drew a leadoff walk in Iacoponi with the third run. The Bernardo led off the fourth with teams this season, the Pioneers Iannacone. the Westfield first, stole second Pioneers avoided further damage an infield single, stole second and also just returned from a marvel- scored on Mason Hartweger’s ous trip to Cooperstown, N.Y. New Providence 100 101 00 3 groundout to short to tighten the Westfield 300 000 01 4 score to 3-2. Pioneer centerfielder Brian Cavanaugh made a fine catch in the bottom of the inning to prevent any Westfield runs, then in the fifth, Westfield pulled off a third (Murray)-to-first (Iacoponi)- to third double play. Iacoponi also made another fine stretch to get another putout in the inning. New Providence knotted the score in the sixth when Marchesano singled and eventu- ally scored on Bernardo’s grounder to short. Westfield got singles from Murray and Kane in the seventh but failed to score. Pioneer Cary walked and Marchesano singled in the eighth, but both failed to score. In the Westfield eighth, Alex Page S-11 Thursday, July 18, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Cranford Community Rescinds Public Vote on Charter Study By JULIA QUELLER conducted in 2008 that yielded “In essence, I think you’re all In his support of the public general lack of knowledge about Specially Written for The Westfield Leader no changes. doing very well, and we would voting to decide whether to form the form of government, so if CRANFORD — The Cranford Ed Force of Benjamin Street, like you to continue with the the commission, Mr. Kalnins said nothing else, the education would Township Committee has decided who served as mayor for three same format.” he believes Cranford’s govern- help. not to go forward with the forma- years, said, “I find it confusing However, after the public hear- ment can be more efficient, which Deputy Mayor Edward O’Malley tion of a charter study commis- why we’re here again.” ing closed, in expressing her sup- could be attained by more con- expressed his regret that the sion to examine new forms of Mr. Force continued, “Yes, we port for the study, Commissioner sistency and continuity. township committee has spent government. have problems, but that’s what Lisa Adubato said, “I just want to He added that one cannot know so much time on this issue and After a public hearing at this township committee is all hear if there is a better way and if there is community support said it was too soon for him to be Tuesday’s committee meeting about. Changing the form of gov- I can’t for the life of me under- without a vote and that there is a supportive of this type of initia- that lasted over an hour, with ernment I don’t think is the cure…. stand why that is so repugnant to tive. many residents voicing their opin- We have enough on our plate. some people.” In his closing remarks, Mayor ions and committee members Why we need to get into a change Ms. Adubato then refuted a Summer Science Hannen thanked everyone who debating among themselves, the in government I don’t under- resident’s comment that implied Cranford resident Ryan Stull, shared their opinions, especially committee rescinded an ordi- stand for the life of me.” the commission would cost a physics/computer science those who had served the town nance that provided voters with Instead, Mr. Force suggested a $100,000, saying she would be major at Saint Joseph’s Uni- previously. a referendum to establish the committee to review administra- surprised if it were more than versity, will work for 11 weeks “I still am of the opinion that at charter study. tive code and recommended $10,000 in cost. with Piotr Habdas, Ph.D. on this particular time, while we still The result was a 3-2 vote, with spending money to solve real “I believe that our current form their topic, “Fluid dynamics of have our particular issues… there Mayor Thomas Hannen in the problems. of government costs us. It leads colloidal suspensions.” are things that we can do in the majority. During the public hear- Another former mayor, Rich- to an inefficient spending of Students produce a descrip- administrative code that would ing portion of the meeting, resi- ard Salway of Makatom Drive, money,” Ms. Adubato said. “I tion of their research that will strengthen our ability to solve dents presented mixed senti- raised a different concern. think whatever [the commission] be published by the university. those problems without having ments. Mr. Salway noted that one can costs will be money well spent. It They receive a stipend and on- to go through the whole election Mary O’Connor of Elm Street, volunteer to be mayor for a year will not be anywhere near the campus housing. process of the charter study,” who is running for the township while maintaining one’s primary cost of what we lose in our cur- Mayor Hannen said. committee, said she believes job. However, if a new form of rent government.” Cranford residents should have government allowed for a mayor While Ms. Adubato said the ro- the right to vote yes or no to to remain in office for four years, bust debate in Tuesday’s meet- Woman Who Ran Home forming the commission. Mr. Salway worried that many ing is evidence for why the issue “The November 5th vote is not worthy candidates for mayor needs to be put on the ballot, about changing our form of gov- would not run because it would Commissioner Kevin Campbell Aid Bus. Charged With Fraud ernment. It’s to gage whether be too difficult to devote one’s also tallied residents’ e-mails and our residents want to pursue it or time and energy to two major in-person messages to determine CRANFORD – A woman who ran taxpayers and takes money out put it to rest,” Ms. O’Connor said. positions over a four-year pe- that only 50 to 60 people are a Cranford-based home health of a system meant to help those “How could we ask people to vote riod. Further, according to Mr. invested in the issue, which he aid agency was charged last week who are most vulnerable,” Act- for us, but deny them a vote on Salway, having a mayor in office said is too small a number in a by the state Attorney General’s ing Attorney General John J. such an important issue?” for that long would stifle growth, town of 20,000 to legitimize the office seven counts of second- Hoffman said. “The Office of the Rita Labrutto, of Arlington Road, change and direction. claim that there is public de- degree health care claims fraud Insurance Fraud Prosecutor will also noted residents’ ability to In their comments, many of the mand for the study. and one count of third-degree continue to be vigilant in pros- exercise their vote, citing recent residents spoke of their satisfac- Mr. Campbell said he was not in Medicaid fraud. ecuting these high priority cases.” elections in which they have dem- tion with the current township support of the commission be- Laurie Provost, 53, of Sea Girt, The charges focus on alleged onstrated their opinion. committee, citing its efficiency cause it did not have community is the owner/operator of Home fraudulent billings by HCS from However, Ms. Labrutto said, “I and successes, and specifically support. Care Solutions, located on Com- 2011 to the present. Provost, believe if you’re going to put noted the benefits of newly added “This is about Cranford’s iden- merce Drive in Cranford. Home through HCS, allegedly submit- something on the ballot as im- administrator Joseph Hartnett. tity,” Mr. Campbell said. “What Care Solutions (HCS) sends home ted numerous fraudulent claims portant as changing our govern- This provided rationale for resi- makes Cranford special is our health aides to the homes of to Medicaid and/or one of the ment that you really need to dents who wished to maintain tightknit community. Our town- Medicaid beneficiaries to provide managed care organizations that invest, unfortunately, money to the current system of govern- ship committee is one of the them with appropriate care. The provide services to Medicaid ben- also educate the public as to ment. reasons we have that.” agency also contracts with skilled eficiaries and processes provider exactly what they’re voting on.” “I’m going to express the opin- Commissioner Andis Kalnins medical professionals to provide claims and payments on behalf This is not the first time an ion of the typical resident who, said, “I don’t think the township specialized services to patients of the Medicaid program. It is evaluation of Cranford’s form of like all of those people here, are committee forms the towns. It’s who require care. alleged that Provost knowingly government has been proposed. interested in good management the schools, the people, the com- “Defrauding the Medicaid pro- submitted requests for payment It has been reviewed multiple and good government,” said munity organizations. And we gram is a very serious crime that times, with a similar study being Frank Krause of Pittsfield Street. just help facilitate that.” puts an unfair burden on honest CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-12 Thursday, July 18, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary COAH Is In Chaos; Westfield, Cranford, All Towns Suffer In the midst of a Gubernatorial Election Westfield was sued in January 2009 by year, municipalities statewide need direction Sunnyside Senior Housing of Westfield, which from the Governor and the Legislature as to was seeking to build 60 housing units on how to proceed with meeting low- to moder- Springfield Avenue, after Sunnyside alleged ate-income housing regulations following last that it had been “rebuffed” by Westfield in its week’s New Jersey Supreme Court’s decision efforts to get the project approved. The town overruling Governor Chris Christie’s attempt recently settled the lawsuit for 24 housing to abolish the state’s Council on Affordable units. Housing (COAH) and transferring its powers Meanwhile, Cranford has been the subject of to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA). builder remedy lawsuits filed by builders for COAH has been in limbo for the past two plans to build developments on Birchwood years while the case was before the courts. Avenue and South Avenue. The township The Governor had transferred COAH’s author- settled with the previous developer for a five- ity to the DCA through an administrative order acre property at 555 South Avenue, where in 2011. 163 rental units are to be built, and is still The New Jersey League of Municipalities said fighting plans by another builder for 360 units STAYING FIT...Republican Union County Freeholder candidate Ira Geiger in a letter dated July 3, prior to the court on Birchwood. poses with Sharon Sutera of Sharon Fit Belly Dance & Group Fitness Studio ruling, that towns remained “at risk of being In our opinion, the only ones who are win- along with her students and Kenilworth Resident Diana Ramirez at the Cranford penalized for failing to comply with regula- ning in these lawsuits are the developers and Car Show on July 11. tions that were never adopted” by COAH. the lawyers. The courts are maintaining the “Additionally, with COAH’s ‘3rd round’ regu- chaos. Woman Charged Letter to the Editor lations invalidated by the courts in a separate Despite the Supreme Court’s ruling, COAH’s action and that appeal pending before the future remains in limbo, as both Governor With Fraud State Supreme Court, municipalities were Christie and the Legislature want to eliminate Garwood Cooling also without a viable plan in place detailing the agency; they just disagree on how this for services that were not pro- Centers Set what obligations the state would impose,” the should be accomplished. The Governor wanted vided, including billing for ser- Excessive heat is expected to League stated. to accomplish this feat administratively, while vices purportedly provided to continue through the end of the As part of the court’s Mount Laurel decision, Democratic lawmakers, who hold the major- Medicaid beneficiaries by home week reaching into the triple dig- all municipalities in the state have to provide ity in the Assembly and Senate, want to do health care aides while the ben- its. I have instructed that “The eficiaries were hospitalized or on People’s House,” the council fair housing plans for those with low to mod- this through legislation to be signed by the vacation, according to an Attor- erate incomes. Towns that have not had their Governor. chamber at Borough Hall, re- ney General press release. main open for residents as a plans approved by COAH in the past have According to published reports, $140 million Detectives with the Office of exposed themselves to builder remedy law- remains in a trust fund for affordable housing cooling center for as long as nec- the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor essary for any residents in need suits. Both Westfield and Cranford have faced after the Christie administration’s effort to executed a search warrants at of a place to cool off. thousands of dollars in legal fees and were transfer funds to the state budget was halted HCS as well as Provost’s resi- Areas of several Union County forced to approve developments they did not by an Appellate Court ruling in May. The dence in Sea Girt and her 2009 municipalities were without want in their communities after builders filed League of Municipalities filed litigation a year Porsche Cayenne. power yesterday (Monday) and builder remedy lawsuits. Only a portion of ago in an effort to prevent Governor Christie According to the press release, today, to include a few streets in second-degree crimes carry a the borough for about a half hour these developments will actually be dedicated from taking the trust fund money. maximum sentence of 10 years to persons with low-to-moderate incomes. In Now it is time for the Governor and lawmak- this afternoon. Residents are in state prison and a criminal fine asked to check on elderly and our opinion, developers have used the Mount ers to put politics aside and create a housing of up to $150,000, while third- Laurel decision to get higher density housing policy in this state that clearly follows the inform neighbors periodically degree crimes carry a maximum over the course of the heat wave approved at the peril of local residents who letter of the law on low to moderate housing sentence of five years in state as there may be periodic out- face increased traffic, a shortage of class- requirements and who will administer this prison and fine of up to $15,000. ages. rooms, not to mention a drain on emergency policy and what their authority will be. The charges will be presented to services such as EMS, fire and police. Very little good has come from this program. a state grand jury for potential Pat Quattrocchi indictment. Garwood Mayor