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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, August 21, 2008 OUR 118th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 34-2008 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS League Challenges COAH’s ‘Fatally Flawed’ Regulations By MICHAEL J. POLLACK voluntary, full compliance and COAH and said that towns’ obligations are Specially Written for The Westfield Leader certification offer towns protection based upon “unreliable and inaccu- Editor’s Note: The following is the from these lawsuits. rate information and exaggerated pro- first of a two-part series on legal According to Executive Director jections, which result from false and challenges to new regulations on low William Dressel, the League is chal- unsupportable assumptions.” to moderate income housing rules in lenging the “validity” of the newest Chris Donnelly, a spokesperson for New Jersey. COAH regulations. COAH, said the League’s motion for AREA – Because the Council on The third-round rules establish a an extension on the year-end dead- Affordable Housing (COAH) denied new ratio of requiring that one afford- line to submit Fair Share Plans was the League of Municipalities’ request able unit be built for every four mar- denied because, “the council did not to delay the December 31 deadline ket-rate units, and one affordable unit feel there was sufficient evidence to for towns to submit their compliance be created for every 16 jobs added. show that requiring municipalities to plans (called Fair Share Plans), the Any participating municipality must submit their plans by December 31, League has filed a notice of appeal also track its housing and job creation 2008 would cause them harm.” with the Appellate Division of the numbers since 2004, and project the Mr. Donnelly said, “The council Superior Court of New Jersey. trend through 2018. also felt that any further delays would The Fair Housing Act of 1985 cre- League Assistant General Counsel be detrimental to the promotion, con- ated COAH as the state legislature’s Edward Buzak, of The Buzak Law struction and rehabilitation of afford- able housing. We are dedicated to moving forward with the third-round rules and are available to work with municipalities in crafting their af- fordable housing plans.” Courtesy of Albert Paglialunga He added, “COAH is moving for- ROCKET MEN…Jefferson School Cub Scout Pack 673 boys and their families launch and recover more than 30 rockets ward with the third-round regulations with the help of McKinley School Cub Scout Pack’s Steve Huber and his son, Tim, pictured above. Mr. Huber is a part of Pack 176, and Tim is part of Troop 77 out of St. Paul’s Church. For more information about Pack 673, e-mail and the December 31 deadline, and [email protected] or meet the group at Jefferson’s library in Westfield on Monday, September 15 at 7 p.m. we encourage all municipalities to submit their plans as soon as pos- sible.” COAH falls under the jurisdiction Lance Busy Greeting Voters, of the state’s Department of Commu- nity Affairs (DCA). DCA Commis- sioner Joseph Doria, a former Bayonne mayor and ex-state legisla- Fundraising for Fall Campaign tor, said in a statement, “It is impor- BY KATIE ROGERS the Republican candidate for Con- ducing them to “a very special friend tant to keep in mind that we are talk- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader gress in June, Mr. Lance has been of his,” Mr. Lance, who handed guests ing about housing for the hardworking Editor’s Note: The Westfield working on the state budget in Tren- a copy of his campaign literature. men and women of New Jersey and Leader spent the day with Republi- ton and campaigning non-stop. This Mr. Lance made his way around housing that allows children to re- can candidate for Congress from the particular day, he started his morning the restaurant, which included chat- Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader main in the communities where they Seventh District, Leonard Lance, last making fundraising phone calls, then ting with a prospective law student at ALL EARS...Residents delight in the fresh Jersey corn available last Saturday at grew up. This is a vital issue and the Friday. A similar article on Demo- stopped at the diner to talk to area Penn State University, a family of the Westfield Farmers Market. Brilliant weather made the day a great time to be highest priority for COAH.” cratic candidate Linda Stender ap- citizens before facing an afternoon of five – whose three children’s ages he out in search of tasty produce and friendly conversation with neighbors. He said COAH’s new rules con- peared in the August 7 issue. door-to-door campaigning. managed to guess correctly on first tinue the use of a “growth-share ap- AREA – When most patrons ar- Mr. Marks led the meet-and-greet attempt – and a concerned local union response to a series of New Jersey Group, will represent the League in proach,” which bases towns’ obliga- rived at the Scotchwood Diner on by approaching each diner and intro- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Supreme Court cases known as the its legal challenge. tions on market-rate residential and Route 22 last Friday, they didn’t real- Mount Laurel decisions. He called COAH’s regulations “un- non-residential growth. ize they would be getting a surprise The decisions stipulated that mu- sustainable and fatally flawed.” Municipalities are required to zone visit from a state senator and con- nicipalities have a constitutional ob- Mr. Buzak added, “COAH’s regu- and plan for eventual affordable units; gressional candidate. Senator Leonard ligation to provide a “realistic oppor- lations, if implemented, will drive up however, they are only responsible Lance (R-23, Clinton) arrived with tunity” for the construction of low- the costs of compliance, and those for building affordable housing in his entourage of support in tow, in- and moderate-income housing. additional costs will ultimately be relation to the growth that actually cluding Scotch Plains Mayor Martin If municipalities in any way deny borne by taxpayers. We can do bet- occurs. Marks, Deputy Mayor Nancy Malool or hinder the construction of afford- ter.” New Westfield Town Planner Bill and candidate for township council, able housing, they are at risk for law- The League accused COAH’s third- Drew was hired to replace outgoing Mary DePaola. suits. While participation in COAH is round rules of being “unachievable” CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Since securing his nomination as Mountainside Council Has Public Debate Over Pool By JOHN MAGUIRE do so. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Mr. Feldman asked the mayor if he MOUNTAINSIDE – The decision had paid for the use of the pool. He to close the community pool for a also questioned the council’s posi- volunteer appreciation event this past tion that the pool was owned by the Katie Rogers for The Westfield Leader Saturday dominated the public com- borough and that the council had the DINER’S CLUB…State Senator Leonard Lance, the Republican candidate to ment portion of the Mountainside authority to close it to members as replace Mike Ferguson in the U.S. Congress’s Seventh District, met with patrons Borough Council monthly meeting they saw fit. “We were deprived of at the Scotchwood Diner in Scotch Plains. Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks introduced Mr. Lance. Above, Mr. Lance speaks with a family of five before held on Tuesday, with Mayor Robert use of the pool,” he added. distributing campaign literature. He faces a Congressional challenge from As- Viglianti and the council squaring off “May I ask why you are so bitter, semblywoman Linda Stender of Fanwood. with a resident over whether the coun- Sir?” Mayor Viglianti responded. cil had the authority to close the facil- Borough Attorney John Post ad- ity. dressed Mr. Feldman’s argument point Garwood School Bd. Names Resident Ray Feldman rose to the by point, arguing that the pool is podium and questioned why the pool operated by the borough and func- was closed last Saturday for the vol- tions under the auspices of the recre- Emmons Lincoln Principal unteer appreciation event. The coun- ation commission and director Frank By RAYNOR DENITZIO degree program. She assisted Ms. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Debbie Hoffman for The Westfield Leader cil defended the decision and dis- Masella. Mr. Post pointed out that the Quigley in her roles as acting super- A DAY FOR VOLUNTEERS…Mountainside borough volunteers enjoy a day at missed accusations by Mr. Feldman pool was constructed using money GARWOOD – Following its ex- intendent and principal of Lincoln the community pool this past Saturday in recognition of their time to the that they did not have the authority to from bonds issued by the borough. “It ecutive session Tuesday night, the School. Ms. Quigley said this experi- community. is a municipal facility,” he stated. Garwood Board of Education (BOE) ence was one of the reasons she felt “The basic difference why you feel announced the hiring of Mary Ms. Emmons was a strong candidate Compensation of School Superintendents in Union County the way you do and we don’t is that Emmons as principal of Lincoln for the position. (Note 1: Some differences exist between data reported by the NJ Department of Education and actual contract documents obtained from the your assumption that the pool is pri- School, filling the vacancy created by “She was the person that kind of respective boards of education, along with differences in the time periods stated for the data. The data below, normalized to the 2008-2009 school vate is incorrect,” Mr. Post added. Teresa Quigley’s elevation to super- helped me when I was doing both year, are believed accurate to within a few percentage points). Councilman Paul Mirabelli said to intendent in May. The salary for Ms. jobs,” Ms. Quigley said. “I really Mr. Feldman, “I can guarantee you Emmons will be $88,000 per year. needed someone who could come in District, Superintendent 2008-09 Base Salary Incl. Bonus Others that next year we will have a volun- The board also announced that and help me and get the school year Berkeley Heights, Judith Ann Rattner $200,000 note 1 $212,000 see note 2 note 1 teer appreciation day at the pool.” board member Lisa Marano would off to a great start.” Central Jersey Arts, Benjamin Fox $ 92,000 unknown unknown Mr. Post attempted to close the resign effective Monday, September Negotiations Committee Chairman Clark, Renae LaPrete (new interim) $172,000 unknown unknown note 1 note 1 debate on the matter. “The mayor and 1, due to personal reasons. Ms. John Sullivan also said on Tuesday Cranford, Lawrence Feinsod $209,020 $233,000 see note 2 council make the rules for the opera- Marano, who has two years left on that the BOE would enter the first Elizabeth, Pablo Munoz $230,000 note 1 unknown unknown note 1 tion of the pool,” he said. The pool “is her term, declined to elaborate on her stage of the mediation process with Garwood, Teresa Quigley $126,000 unknown unknown operated for the benefit of taxpayers. resignation. the Garwood Education Association Hillside, Raymond Bandlow $180,000 note 1 $194,000 note 1 unknown note 1 note 1 It is not a private facility.” The board will seek a replacement on Monday, September 8. Mr. Sullivan Kenilworth, Lloyd Leschuk $166,000 $169,000 unknown Mr. Feldman was unwilling to ac- for Ms. Marano’s seat on the nine- said he could not provide an indica- Linden, Joseph Martino $199,900 $217,000 see note 2 cept that the borough owned the pool member body. Board President Adele tion of the timetable for the negotia- Morris-Union, Kim Coleman $222,960 $237,108 see note 2 and that the council could set the Lewis said the board would advertise tions at this time. Mountainside, Jeanette Baubles $135,000 $138,000 see note 2 rules on when it was open to mem- for the vacancy and then select a In other personnel matters, the BOE New Providence, David Miceli $174,200 $177,200 note 1 see note 2 note 3 bers. He said that next year if the replacement. With the school year set announced the hiring of multiple Plainfield, Steve Gallon (newly hired) $198,000 unknown see note 2 council denied him use of the pool for to start in a few weeks, Ms. Lewis employees. Nicola Stewart was ap- Queen City Academy, RaShawn Adams $112,000 unknown a day that he would reduce the amount said she hopes to find a successor by pointed as a teacher for the district’s Rahway, Frank Bughone $173,000 $190,200 note 1 see note 2 note 1 he paid for his membership, in pro- October. pre-school special education pro- Roselle Park, Patrick Spangnoletti $160,225 $164,000 see note 2 test. “We’ll advertise the vacancy and gram. The board had appointed Erica Roselle, Elnardo Webster $159,862 unknown see note 2 Mayor Viglianti said that if that hopefully we’ll get some interested Fuentes to this position during its Scotch Plains-Fanwood, Margaret Hayes $189,000 $214,000 see note 2 were the case he would not be ap- people to step in,” said Ms. Lewis. July 15 meeting, but Ms. Fuentes Springfield, Michael Davino $169,000 note 1 $173,000 note 1 see note 2 note 1 note 1 proved for membership. The mayor Ms. Emmons recently completed a turned it down. Tara Ridente, Marga- Summit, Nathan Parker $214,000 $218,000 see note 2 dropped the gavel and told Mr. master’s degree in administration ret Hak and Shawna Monghan were U.C. Education Services, William Presutti $173,056 indeterminate Feldman that his five minutes of from Kean University and has worked appointed to part-time positions in U.C. Executive, Carmen Centuolo $120,000 n/a speaking time were up. “I hope you in the district for eight years, teach- the district. U.C. TEAMS, Sheila Thorpe (no response to inquiries) never need a volunteer, Sir,” the mayor ing middle school social studies and The board named Robert Donahue U.C. VoTech, Thomas Bistocchi $197,131 see note 2 note 1 added. fourth grade. as the district’s architect of record. Union Township, Theodore Jakubowski $215,534 $219,500 see note 2 The Mountainside Borough Coun- Ms. Emmons completed an admin- Ms. Lewis said that this was neces- Westfield, Margaret Dolan $181,650 $192,000 note 1 see note 2 cil approved the following resolu- istrative internship during her master’s CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Winfield Park, Alice D’Ambola $108,971 $110,000 note 1 see note 2 tions. PAGE INDEX Jill Goode was appointed as tem- (Note 2: Contracts include various forms of compensation for items such as travel, automobile, conferences, memberships and consulting activities. Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 14 Real Estate .... 9-13 The contracts and NJDOE data can be reviewed at goleader.com. Note 3: Newly hired Plainfield Superintendent contract had been placed on hold porary chief finance officer for the Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 14 Classifieds .... 13 by the NJDOE although the hiring of the superintendent is published on the district website. Commentary on the superintendent contracts is provided borough at a salary of $58,000, retro- Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 9-12 A&E ...... 15-16 on page 4.). CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Page 8 Thursday, August 21, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Westfield Police Setup DWI Checkpoints Through Sept. 1 WESTFIELD — Through Septem- down. The grant funds the WPD to ber 1, the Westfield Police Depart- enhance the enforcement efforts dur- ment (WPD) will establish driving ing the time period of August 15 to while intoxicated (DWI) checkpoints September 1. at one or more of the following loca- Enforcement efforts include addi- tions: North Avenue, South Avenue, tional patrols that officers are specifi- Central Avenue, Springfield Avenue, cally trained in detecting and appre- and East Broad Street. The police hending drunk drivers, as well as es- department announced Monday, Au- tablishing DWI checkpoints. gust 18, that the program started Fri- Police Captain David Wayman day, August 15. advises that the police department The police department has re- is committed to using all enforce- ceived a $5,000 enforcement grant ment efforts to reduce the rate of from the state’s Division of High- alcohol related fatalities through way Traffic Safety to participate in the detection and removal of im- the “Over the Limit Under Arrest” paired drivers from the public road- statewide impaired driving crack- ways. FOR A FOOD CAUSE… Don Wussler, left, speaks with Scotch Plains Business Debbie Hoffman for The Westfield Leader and Professionals Association President, Dr. Frank Di Lollo, middle, and a REST IN PEACE… A roadside memorial has sprung up on Route 22 near shopper at the Scotch Plains Farmers Marketplace about upcoming events to Two Men Indicted in 2007 AutoLand in Springfield at the spot where Mountainside teenager Tim Black raise money for the Korean War Veterans Memorial Clock for the town of Scotch sustained fatal injuries on August 10. Please see obituary on page 14. Plains. This Saturday, August 23, there will be a bake sale and a daylong mini-golf fundraiser at the Scotch Hills Country Club. Businesses may in sponsor a hole for $50. For more information, call Mr. Wussler at (908) 889-1709. Drag Racing Deaths in MS MOUNTAINSIDE — Two men, later returned to the scene – with POLICE BLOTTER who were street racing against a ve- friends – in a different vehicle, Mr. Cheeburger, Cheeburger hicle on Route 22 in Mountainside Romankow said. last year and fled the scene after the Mannarino and Cavallaro surren- other car lost control and crashed off dered to authorities on August 11. Westfield Jeep. Closes After Four Years Tuesday, August 12, Garry Capaldo, Monday, August 18, an auto repair the highway, were indicted by a Union Mannarino was released on $20,000 50, of Roselle Park was arrested and shop on Route 22 reported that some- By WAYNE BAKER expressed surprise when he arrived County grand jury last week. The bail and Cavallaro was released on Specially Written for The Westfield Leader charged with driving while intoxicated one stole a vehicle valued at $7,500 Monday evening with his daughter, men surrendered to authorities. $5,000 bail. (DWI) after a motor vehicle stop at from the lot. According to police, the WESTFIELD — The Cheeburger Ava, commenting on how busy the Union County Prosecutor Ted Mr. Romankow thanked and com- Central Avenue and Greene Place. He keys were left in the vehicle so the Cheeburger restaurant located in restaurant usually was. Romankow said John Mannarino, 19, mended Mountainside Police Detec- was released with a summons to a owner could pick it up, but the shop North Station Plaza closed suddenly “I liked their French fries,” said 9- of Springfield, was charged with one tive Michael Jackson and Detective responsible individual. owner did not know the vehicle owner last Monday night. The 1950’s diner- year-old Maggie Richard of Fanwood, count of second degree leaving the David Nechamkin for their “diligent Tuesday, August 12, Kenneth was on vacation for several weeks. themed restaurant had operated in while her 6-year-old sister, Ellie, liked scene of a fatal accident and one work in the investigation.” Middleton, 30, of Plainfield was ar- Monday, August 18, a Globe Av- that location since December 2004, the chicken. count of third degree hindering ap- According to the National High- rested after responding to Westfield enue business owner/employer re- and was usually busy with families A peek through the windows on prehension. way Traffic Safety Administration police headquarters to surrender on an ported that someone removed $430 in and teens at the dinner hour. Monday showed a restaurant that ap- James Cavallaro, 21, also of Spring- (NHTSA) more than 800 people were outstanding Westfield traffic warrant cash from a lock box containing $600, Jim Murphy of Copies Now, the peared intact, with chairs and tables field, was charged with one count of killed in street racing-related crashes with bail of $845. He was unable to which was kept in a cabinet in the neighboring store, said last Monday neatly placed as if closed for the third degree hindering apprehension. between 2001 and 2006. The NHTSA post bail and was held pending an office. According to police, the em- the manager, whom he identified as evening. Prosecutors allege Mannarino was said after declining in the first half of appearance in court. ployer questioned employees, asking Lisa Baumgartner, came in and told The chain’s corporate office in Fort operating a 1994 Corvette on a stretch the decade, street-racing deaths are Wednesday, August 13, Robin A. that the cash be returned. them Cheeburger Cheeburger would Myers, Fla., did not respond to re- of Route 22 in Mountainside and, on the rise again, climbing roughly Teufel, 20, of Berkeley Heights was Afterwards, one employee was al- be closing that night. quests for comment before press time. with Cavallaro as a passenger, was 35 percent from 111 deaths in 2005 to arrested and charged with possession legedly acting suspicious, performing Ms. Baumgartner, reached at the Dan McFarland, manager of the street racing against Konstantinos 150 deaths in 2006. of less than 50 grams of suspected tasks not normally his tasks, authori- restaurant, declined to comment prior chain’s New Providence restaurant, Potouridis, 18, of New Providence The parents of the victims, speak- marijuana after a motor vehicle stop at ties said. The employee as a harmless to speaking with Dan Colantuono, after saying the franchises were not and passenger Paul Carbone, 20, of ing to the prosecutor’s office last week, Central and South Avenues. Teufel was prank was said to have changed the the restaurant owner. Later efforts to affiliated, said he had heard rumors Millburn. asked to use the word of the indict- released with a summons. names tags on the office doors some- contact her proved unsuccessful. of problems with corporate officials Potouridis was operating a 1994 ments to speak out against the dan- Friday, August 15, Levi Samayoa- time over the weekend, police said. “It was a fun place,” said Stuart and the Westfield location’s owner- Camaro and the two drivers were gers of drag racing and unsafe driv- Montufar, 28, of Plainfield was ar- Scotch Plains Mayer, a tenant in the building. Mr. ship. conducting what is known as a “five ing. rested on multiple warrants during a Monday, August 11, Daniel Vaughn, Mayer said the off-street location was Sherry Cronin, of the Downtown to 90 race,” which has the drivers “All drivers need to take responsi- motor vehicle stop at Euclid Avenue, 21, of Plainfield was arrested for an “not the best.” Westfield Corporation, when told of begin with a rolling start. After one bility for their actions,” Paul’s mother, South and North Avenues. They in- outstanding warrant after a motor ve- Keith Goldberg of Scotch Plains the closing last Thursday, commented, driver signals with three honks of a Cynthia Carbone said. “They need to cluded a motor vehicle warrant for hicle stop. According to police, he was “I wouldn’t be surprised, given the horn, both cars accelerate until the think not only of themselves but their $500 and a criminal warrant for $200, processed and released. Next Cell Tower economy.” Mrs. Cronin also said the first one reaches 90 miles-per-hour. passengers and the innocent people both from Green Brook, and a $500 Monday, August 11, a resident of town had declined sign variances re- During the course of the race around them. motor vehicle warrant from Plainfield. Wareham Court reported that some- Hearing August 25 Potouridis, who was in the right-hand “Every second of every minute of He was committed on default of bail to one removed money from her check- quested by the restaurant, and this the Union County jail. ing account without her authorization. CRANFORD – The Cranford Zon- might have contributed to the clos- lane of Route 22 East, lost control of every day we miss our loving, caring the vehicle briefly entered the left- Friday, August 15, Michael Monday, August 11, police re- ing Board of Adjustment will meet on ing. and amazing son. Perhaps if these Palumbo, 39, of Garwood was arrested sponded to a hit-and–run accident on Monday, August 25 to continue a hear- Anthony Schilling of Relocation hand lane before hitting a telephone two men had cared to help authorities at Sycamore and Columbus Avenues Terrill Road. According to police, an ing on a proposed 120-foot cell tower Realty, the building’s rental agent, pole and landing in a culvert several and went back to locate and reach the on an outstanding Union traffic war- unknown suspect struck a vehicle that by New York SMSA Limited Partner- had also been unaware of the closing feet from the roadway. crash scene sooner, things might have rant with $235 bail. He was released was legally parked and then fled. The ship on the property of the Cranford when called last Thursday. He said Potouridis and Carbone were pro- turned out different,” Ms. Carbone after posting bail. incident cause damage to the rear of Swim Club on the Westfield/Cranford. the building’s owner, Robert Massa, nounced dead at the scene, Mr. said. “We will never know.” While posting bail for her husband, the vehicle, police said. The meeting will begin at 8:15 p.m. had mentioned nothing to him, and so Romankow said. Konstanti’s mother, Michelle Susan Palumbo, 36, of Garwood was Wednesday, August 13, Gary Brown, All persons interested in the applica- was also likely unaware. When asked Following the accident Mannarino Potouridis, said the accident brought arrested at Westfield police headquar- 53, of Scotch Plains was arrested after tion can attend the meeting at the for an update on Tuesday, Mr. and Cavallaro immediately fled the “a life sentence of sadness for parents ters on an active Madison criminal a motor vehicle stop for an outstanding Cranford Municipal Building on Schilling said that he knew nothing scene and then attempted to conceal who did their best in raising their chil- warrant with $499 bail. She was trans- warrant. According to police, he was Springfield Avenue. further. the Corvette, authorities said. They dren and lost them to a risky decision.” ported to the Madison Police Depart- processed and released. ment. Wednesday, August 13, Adam Sunday, August 17, after being Silverman, 18, of Fanwood was ar- stopped for motor vehicle violations, rested and charged with distribution COAH Challenged Alroy Williams, 42, of Donalsville, of a controlled dangerous substance CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Ga. was arrested on the 500 block of (CDS). According to police, an inves- planner Judith Thornton primarily due In addition to working out any out- North Avenue on outstanding motor tigation in the vicinity of the library to his knowledge and background in standing prior-round responsibilities, vehicle warrants from Newark and subsequently led to the arrest of COAH matters. Westfield and COAH must reconcile Bloomfield, with bail amounts of $120 Silverman. He was processed and re- Mr. Drew said, at present, there is another issue. and $275, respectively. Williams was leased, authorities said. no specific number of homes A court settlement dating back to the released after posting bail. Saturday, August 16, Mitchell Westfield must construct or an exact early 1990s has provided Westfield with Mountainside Cohen, 22, of Scotch Plains was ar- formula by which it must abide. a framework to figuring out its afford- Tuesday, August 12, Carlito A. Mo- rested and charged with driving while Right now, the town must finalize able-housing obligation. That provision rales, 51, of Newark was arrestedand intoxicated (DWI). According to po- all its prior-round obligations and is different than COAH’s, however. charged with contempt of court. Ac- lice, Cohen was stopped for a motor project a fair-share plan that reflects “We have to find out which [the cording to police, he was picked up at vehicle violation at which time au- housing trends from 2004 to the present court settlement or COAH’s mandate] the Essex County jail and brought back thorities smelled alcohol in the ve- to headquarters for processing. hicle. He was processed and released, before projecting through 2018. takes precedence,” Mr. Drew said. Wednesday, August 13, the manager police said. “First, we have to go back to 2004 “Everybody is equally confused,” and of Children’s Specialized Hospital re- Saturday, August 16, Drew Miller, and see what transpired. That’s the he deemed the situation “murky.” ported that a Dell computer was miss- 23, of Scotch Plains was arrested and easy part. The tricky part is looking Separate from any third-round ing from the inventory room. Dell re- charged with theft. According to po- into our crystal ball and projecting COAH rule, Mr. Drew took issue REPORTING FROM BEIJING...Fred Strauss of Westfield reports to Union ported the computer stolen after a man lice, Miller was stopped after a report what will happen from now through with a legislative action taken by state who allegedly purchased the computer of a suspicious person looking into 2018,” he said. government that eliminated the use County from the Olympics in Beijing that the Chinese people are excited and proud about hosting the games. Mr. Strauss poses by the Beijing Summer Palace at a flea market for $50 called for tech- vehicles. According to police, he was The town will put forth a projected of Regional Contribution Agreements during a respite from his data processing work with the Associated Press. nical support and gave the serial num- processed and released. number to COAH and provide regu- (RCAs), which he considered a “vi- ber, which was linked to the hospital. Sunday, August 17, a resident of lar updates on the “actual” growth able mechanism to meet a town’s According to authorities, the hospital Route 22 reported that someone re- occurring to see how accurate the obligations” and eliminate towns’ had not known the computer was miss- moved his GPS system valued at $200 projections are. “realistic constraints.” ing until receiving the call from Dell. from his vehicle. Mr. Drew said the lack of available Editor’s Note: For more on RCA’s Lance With the Voters Surveillance video of the inventory room Fanwood land on which to develop would and the legislative action related to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 is being examined, police said. Tuesday, August 12, Dekim Berisha, heavily impact the town. COAH, see next week’s story. worker and his family. intelligent and will judge the candi- Thursday, August 14, David L. Hill, 24, of Linden was arrested for an out- With about a dozen volunteers cur- dates on the issues,” Mr. Lance 55, of Newark was arrested and charged standing Fanwood warrant after a field rently working behind him and a added. with contempt of court. According to investigation on Martine Avenue. Ac- newly opened headquarters in Green Although going door-to-door is a police, he was picked up at Essex County cording to police, he was processed Mountainside Council Brook, Mr. Lance’s campaign common part of his daily campaign- jail in lieu of bail in the amount $1,592. and released. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 seemed ready for the fall vote. He ing, Mr. Lance said he never tires of Friday, August 15, a patron at a Thursday, August 14, a resident in active to June 5, 2008. tion of commendation for retiring told The Westfield Leader that he meeting new voters. Route 22 theater reported that when he the 400 block of South Avenue re- The council authorized the mayor police officer Sergeant Scot anticipates a high voter turnout for returned to his car after seeing a movie, ported that someone removed $625 and municipal clerk to execute an Worswick, who is retiring from the the upcoming Congressional elec- his rear window was smashed and a from his checking account without au- agreement with the county to modify Mountainside police force after 25 tion due in part to this being a Presi- black briefcase containing a laptop, thorization. According to police, the the interlocal services agreement of years of service to become a school- dential Election year. Garwood his passport and checkbooks were incident is under investigation. 1974, to make the borough eligible teacher. The council praised him for After four terms representing the missing. Another patron reported that Sunday, August 17, a resident of the for certain Federal funds available his work as a certified defense tactics Seventh Congressional District, Mike her vehicle, which was parked one 100 block of North Martine Avenue under Title II of the National Afford- instructor, firearms instructor and Ferguson decided not to seek re-elec- BOE spot away from the one mentioned reported that sometime between Sat- above, was also broken into and that urday, August 16, after 6:30 p.m. and 1 able Housing Act of 1990. D.A.R.E. instructor at the Union tion. Facing a 2006 challenge from CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Jenicar Builders of Kearny was County police academy. Linda Stender (LD-22, Fanwood), Mr. she was also missing a black case with a.m. on Sunday, August 17, someone awarded a contract in the amount of “Scot always seemed to be there, Ferguson won the race by slightly sary because an architect is required a laptop and credit card statements, smashed the driver’s side window of $186,149 for the resurfacing of not just for adults, but for kids,” Coun- more than 3,000 votes, or about 1.5 for various items concerning the police said. his vehicle while it was parked in the Corinne Terrace. cilman Keith Turner said. “You were percent of all votes cast in the elec- district’s Long Range Facilities Plan. Saturday, August 16, a resident of street and removed a GPS. Bids received for drainage improve- always there when somebody needed tion, the closest challenge he had Ms. Lewis said that Garwood BOE Force Drive reported that someone Monday, August 18, between mid- consultant Ernie Turner previously drove on her lawn causing $100 worth night and 2 a.m., a resident in the 100 ments throughout the borough were you,” Mr. Turner added before those faced since being elected. Mr. Lance of damage. According to police, a wit- block of Beech Avenue reported that all rejected for substantially exceed- in attendance, including family and defeated the six other candidates in has worked with Mr. Donahue. ness described the vehicle as a white someone threw eggs at his house. ing the cost estimates. The council friends, broke into a standing ovation the June Primary Election, including “Mr. Turner has worked with this will solicit new bids for the project. for the retired officer. “We wish you Mr. Marks. gentleman [Mr. Donahue] in the past The council approved the refund of well,” Mayor Viglianti said. Although the district boasted a solid and apparently he has a pretty good two tax overpayments, and the fund- The council honored Trevor Hain, Republican majority in the past, it has record of coming in at cost,” said Ms. ing for a part-time tax collector, tem- a member of Governor Livingston now leaned Democratic as a result of Lewis. porary TV35 technicians and part- High School’s Class of 2008, for hav- the Presidential Primaries held in Mr. Donahue will be paid $130 an time bus driver. ing perfect school attendance from February, Mr. Lance said. This effect hour. The money will come out of the The meeting began with a resolu- kindergarten through twelfth grade. has directed the congressional district’s capital reserve. After joking that he did not know if candidate’s campaign to swing unaf- During the public comment por- Reading Is Good For You! Trevor was going to show up to re- filiated and Independent voters his tion of the meeting, residents Juanita ceive his award, the mayor praised way in order to keep the seat in GOP Austin and Bruce Paterson both ques- the young man for his academic and hands. tioned the board regarding a pay in- athletic accomplishments and wished “I would hope that I receive a ma- crease for Karen McCarrick. Ms. him the best of luck as he moves on to jority of the Independent voters. I Quigley explained that Ms. attend Susquehanna University this have the reputation in Trenton of be- McCarrick will teach two additional fall. Councilman Paul Mirabelli pre- ing bi-partisan in nature, and I think I classes this year, as well as complet- sented Trevor with a letter of com- have the support of both Democrats ing her regular duties as supervisor of mendation. and Republicans,” he said. “I believe special services, to help fill in for After the public meeting’s conclu- my views are the views of the people another district teacher on a year- sion, the council entered closed ses- of central New Jersey. I am fiscally long sabbatical. Ms. Quigley also said sion to discuss personnel matters. The responsible, socially moderate and a the pay increase is only for this year Raynor Denitzio for The Westfield Leader next work meeting for the council strong environmentalist.” and was derived from determining ALL STARS...Four Garwood Girl Scouts of Troop 395 pose with Mayor Dennis goleader.com/subscribe will take place on Tuesday, Septem- “This is a very competitive district, Ms. McCarrick’s per period salary McCarthy during last Tuesday’s council meeting. The girls were recognized for ber 2, at 8 p.m. and I believe the voters are extremely and multiplying by two. earning their silver star award, the highest award for cadets. USPS 485200 Thursday, August 21, 2008 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 49TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 34-2008 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] League Challenges COAH’s ‘Fatally Flawed’ Regulations By MICHAEL J. POLLACK Supreme Court cases known as the able unit be built for every four mar- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mount Laurel decisions. ket-rate units, and one affordable unit Editor’s Note: The following is the The decisions stipulated that mu- be created for every 16 jobs added. first of a two-part series on legal nicipalities have a constitutional ob- Any participating municipality must challenges to new regulations on low- ligation to provide a “realistic oppor- also track its housing and job-cre- to moderate-income housing rules in tunity” for the construction of low- ation numbers since 2004, and project New Jersey. and moderate-income housing. the trend through 2018. If municipalities in any way deny League Assistant General Counsel AREA – Because the Council on or hinder the construction of afford- Edward Buzak, of The Buzak Law Affordable Housing (COAH) denied able housing, they are at risk for law- Group, will represent the League in the League of Municipalities’ request suits. While participation in COAH is its legal challenge. to delay the December 31 deadline voluntary, full compliance and COAH He called COAH’s regulations “un- for towns to submit their compliance certification offer towns protection sustainable and fatally flawed.” plans (called Fair Share Plans), the from these lawsuits. Mr. Buzak added, “COAH’s regu- League has filed a notice of appeal According to Executive Director lations, if implemented, will drive up with the Appellate Division of the William Dressel, the League is chal- the costs of compliance, and those Superior Court of New Jersey. lenging the “validity” of the newest additional costs will ultimately be The Fair Housing Act of 1985 cre- COAH regulations. borne by taxpayers. We can do bet- ated COAH as the state legislature’s The third-round rules establish a ter.” response to a series of New Jersey new ratio of requiring that one afford- The League accused COAH’s third- round rules of being “unachievable” and said that towns’ obligations are based upon “unreliable and inaccu- rate information and exaggerated pro- jections, which result from false and unsupportable assumptions.” Chris Donnelly, a spokesperson for COAH, said the League’s motion for an extension on the year-end dead- FOR A FOOD CAUSE…Don Wussler, left, speaks with Scotch Plains Business and Professionals Association President, Dr. line to submit Fair Share Plans was Frank Di Lollo, middle, and a shopper at the Scotch Plains Farmers Marketplace about upcoming events to raise money for the Korean War Veterans Memorial Clock for the town of Scotch Plains. This Saturday, August 23, there will be a bake sale denied because, “the council did not and a day-long mini-golf fundraiser at the Scotch Hills Country Club. Businesses may sponsor a hole for $50. For more feel there was sufficient evidence to information, call Mr. Wussler at (908) 889-1709. show that requiring municipalities to submit their plans by December 31, 2008, would cause them harm.” Mr. Donnelly said, “The council Lance Stays Busy Greeting Voters, also felt that any further delays would be detrimental to the promotion, con- struction and rehabilitation of afford- Fundraising for Fall Campaign able housing. We are dedicated to moving forward with the third-round BY KATIE ROGERS hands. “There is an interesting story be- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times rules and are available to work with “I would hope that I receive a ma- hind every door, so this is not mo- A LONG TENURE…Scotch Plains Municipal Manager Tom Atkins reviews municipalities in crafting their af- Editor’s Note: The Westfield jority of the Independent voters. I notonous, it’s quite the contrary,” he computer documents in his office. He will retire on August 29 after 28 years of fordable housing plans.” Leader and The Scotch Plains- have the reputation in Trenton of be- said. running the township’s day-to-day operations. He added, “COAH is moving for- Fanwood Times spent the day with ing bi-partisan in nature, and I think I Following a map created for him ward with the third-round regulations Republican candidate for Congress and the December 31 deadline, and from the 7th District, Leonard Lance, Colleagues Salute Atkins we encourage all municipalities to last Friday. A similar article on Demo- submit their plans as soon as pos- cratic candidate Linda Stender ap- sible.” peared in the August 7 issue. At Close of 28-Year Career COAH falls under the jurisdiction By FRED T. ROSSI constant source of amazement to all of the state’s Department of Commu- AREA – When most patrons arrived Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times who know him, with his recollection of nity Affairs (DCA). DCA Commis- at the Scotchwood Diner on Route 22 Editor’s Note: The following is the names, addresses, phone numbers and sioner Joseph Doria, a former last Friday, they didn’t realize they first of a two-part series on the retire- specific events, which date back almost Bayonne mayor and ex-state legisla- would be getting a surprise visit from a ment of Scotch Plains Township Man- half a century and are almost always tor, said in a statement, “It is impor- state senator and congressional candi- ager Thomas E. Atkins. 100 percent accurate.” tant to keep in mind that we are talk- date. Senator Leonard Lance (R-23, Mayor Martin Marks, whose nine ing about housing for the hardworking Clinton) arrived with his entourage of SCOTCH PLAINS — Thomas E. years as mayor have coincided with the men and women of New Jersey and support in tow, including Scotch Plains Atkins, who is retiring next week as last third of Mr. Atkins’ tenure, said Mr. housing that allows children to re- Mayor Martin Marks, Deputy Mayor municipal manager, said he has heard Atkins’ memory “is uncanny if not main in the communities where they Nancy Malool and candidate for town- his job is likened to being a football eerie.” He affectionately dubbed Mr. grew up. This is a vital issue and the ship council, Mary DePaola. quarterback because a manager has Atkins “the Rain Man of Scotch Plains.” highest priority for COAH.” Since securing his nomination as “people rushing at you from all direc- “The fact that he’s lasted 28 years He said COAH’s new rules con- the Republican candidate for Con- tions.” The difference, Mr. Atkins said, is testament to his staying power, his tinue the use of a “growth-share ap- gress in June, Mr. Lance has been is that “in football, it’s usually only abilities, his knowledge of his job and proach,” which bases towns’ obliga- working on the state budget in Tren- seven or eight people; here, you’re get- his love for the town,” the mayor told tions on market-rate residential and ton and campaigning non-stop. This ting rushed by 300 people at times.” The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. non-residential growth. particular day, he started his morning making fundraising phone calls, then Mr. Atkins finishes his 28-year ca- “The thing about Tom is that he grew Municipalities are required to zone Katie Rogers for The Westfield Leader and The Times reer in Scotch Plains next Friday, just a up here, he went through the school and plan for eventual affordable units; stopped at the diner to talk to area DINER’S CLUB…State Senator Leonard Lance, the Republican candidate to few days short of 10,300 days on the job system, he knows the people, he however, they are only responsible citizens before facing an afternoon of replace Mike Ferguson in the U.S. Congress’ 7th District, met with patrons at the — and it’s a good bet that he remem- knows the characters that make the for building affordable housing in door-to-door campaigning. Scotchwood Diner in Scotch Plains last Friday. Scotch Plains Mayor Martin bers some detail from each of those town unique.” relation to the growth that actually Mr. Marks led the meet-and-greet Marks introduced Mr. Lance. Above, Mr. Lance speaks with a family of five days, as well as many of the days that His career in local government be- occurs. by approaching each diner and intro- before distributing campaign literature. He faces a Congressional challenge from preceded his first day with the township gan, Mr. Atkins recalled, after he gradu- New Westfield Town Planner Bill ducing them to “a very special friend Assemblywoman Linda Stender of Fanwood. government on June 23, 1980. ated with a masters’ degree in public Drew was hired to replace outgoing of his,” Mr. Lance, who handed guests have the support of both Democrats by his campaign manager, Amanda His memory for details has long been administration in 1973. He said he vis- planner Judith Thornton primarily due a copy of his campaign literature. and Republicans,” he said. “I believe Woloshen, Mr. Lance drove his four- recognized, and a township council ited municipal managers in various New to his knowledge and background in Mr. Lance made his way around my views are the views of the people year-old Honda Accord to countless resolution eight years ago honoring Jersey towns, seeking career advice COAH matters. the restaurant, which included chat- of central New Jersey. I am fiscally homes that afternoon, causing the Mr. Atkins on his 20th year of service and perhaps a foot in the door. One stop Mr. Drew said, at present, there is ting with a prospective law student at responsible, socially moderate and a odometer – hovering at 122,000 miles stated that his “vast knowledge of the during that summer of 1973 was to no specific number of homes Penn State University, a family of strong environmentalist.” – to click forward. township is surpassed by none and is a CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 five – whose three children’s ages he “This is a very competitive district, He greeted residents and handed managed to guess correctly on first and I believe the voters are extremely them his campaign material. If no one attempt – and a concerned local union intelligent and will judge the candi- answered the door, he left a handwrit- Compensation of School Superintendents in Union County worker and his family. dates on the issues,” Mr. Lance added. ten note on the back of his literature. (Note 1: Some differences exist between data reported by the NJ Department of Education and actual contract documents obtained from the With about a dozen volunteers cur- Although going door-to-door is a However, he said he is always careful respective boards of education, along with differences in the time periods stated for the data. The data below, normalized to the 2008-2009 school rently working behind him and a common part of his daily campaign- not to place anything in the mailbox year, are believed accurate to within a few percentage points). newly opened headquarters in Green ing, Mr. Lance said he never tires of because it is illegal to do so, since it is District, Superintendent 2008-09 Base Salary Incl. Bonus Others Brook, Mr. Lance’s campaign seemed meeting new voters. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 ready for the fall vote. He told The Berkeley Heights, Judith Ann Rattner $200,000 note 1 $212,000 see note 2 Westfield Leader and The Scotch Central Jersey Arts, Benjamin Fox $ 92,000 note 1 unknown unknown Clark, Renae LaPrete (new interim) $172,000 unknown unknown Plains-Fanwood Times that he antici- pates a high voter turnout for the Cranford, Lawrence Feinsod $209,020 note 1 $233,000 note 1 see note 2 upcoming Congressional election due Elizabeth, Pablo Munoz $230,000 note 1 unknown unknown in part to this being a Presidential Garwood, Teresa Quigley $126,000 note 1 unknown unknown Election year. Hillside, Raymond Bandlow $180,000 note 1 $194,000 note 1 unknown After four terms representing the Kenilworth, Lloyd Leschuk $166,000 note 1 $169,000 note 1 unknown Linden, Joseph Martino $199,900 $217,000 see note 2 7th Congressional District, Mike Morris-Union, Kim Coleman $222,960 $237,108 see note 2 Ferguson decided not to seek re-elec- Mountainside, Jeanette Baubles $135,000 $138,000 see note 2 tion. Facing a 2006 challenge from Linda Stender (LD-22, Fanwood), Mr. New Providence, David Miceli $174,200 $177,200 note 1 see note 2 Ferguson won the race by slightly Plainfield, Steve Gallon (newly hired) $198,000 note 3 unknown see note 2 Queen City Academy, RaShawn Adams $112,000 unknown more than 3,000 votes, or about 1.5 percent of all votes cast in the elec- Rahway, Frank Bughone $173,000 $190,200 note 1 see note 2 tion, the closest challenge he had Roselle Park, Patrick Spangnoletti $160,225 $164,000 note 1 see note 2 Roselle, Elnardo Webster $159,862 unknown see note 2 faced since being elected. After an Scotch Plains-Fanwood, Margaret Hayes $189,000 $214,000 see note 2 open primary slated as the Republi- can Party’s candidate to succeed Mr. Springfield, Michael Davino $169,000 note 1 $173,000 note 1 see note 2 Ferguson, Mr. Lance defeated the Summit, Nathan Parker $214,000 note 1 $218,000 note 1 see note 2 U.C. Education Services, William Presutti $173,056 indeterminate ballot’s six candidates, which in- U.C. Executive, Carmen Centuolo $120,000 n/a cluded Mayor Marks. Although the district boasted a solid Katie Rogers for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times U.C. TEAMS, Sheila Thorpe (no response to inquiries) MEETING GOP TEAM…Republican 7th Congressional District candidate, U.C. VoTech, Thomas Bistocchi $197,131 see note 2 Republican majority in the past, it has State Senator Leonard Lance, poses with Scotch Plains Mayor Marty Marks, left, now leaned Democratic as a result of Union Township, Theodore Jakubowski $215,534 $219,500 note 1 see note 2 GOP Township Council contender Mary DePaola and Deputy Mayor and GOP the Presidential Primaries held in Westfield, Margaret Dolan $181,650 $192,000 note 1 see note 2 mayoral contender Nancy Malool, right, while greeting potential voters at the February, Mr. Lance said. This effect Winfield Park, Alice D’Ambola $108,971 $110,000 note 1 see note 2 Scotchwood Diner last Friday. has directed the congressional candidate’s campaign to swing unaf- PAGE INDEX (Note 2: Contracts include various forms of compensation for items such as travel, automobile, conferences, memberships and consulting activities. filiated and Independent voters his Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 14 Real Estate .... 9-13 The contracts and NJDOE data can be reviewed at goleader.com. Note 3: Newly hired Plainfield Superintendent contract had been placed on hold way in order to keep the seat in GOP Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 14 Classifieds .... 13 by the NJDOE although the hiring of the superintendent is published on the district website. Commentary on the superintendent contracts is provided Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 9-12 A&E ...... 15-16 on page 4.). Page 8 Thursday, August 21, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield Police Setup DWI Checkpoints Through Sept. 1 WESTFIELD — Through Septem- The grant funds the WPD to enhance ber 1, the Westfield Police Department the enforcement efforts during the time (WPD) will establish driving while period of August 15 to September 1. intoxicated (DWI) checkpoints at one Enforcement efforts include addi- or more of the following locations: tional patrols that officers are specifi- North Avenue, South Avenue, Central cally trained in detecting and appre- Avenue, Springfield Avenue and East hending drunk drivers, as well as estab- Broad Street. The police department lishing DWI checkpoints. announced Monday, August 18, that Police Captain David Wayman ad- the program started Friday, August 15. vises that the Westfield Police Depart- The WPD has received a $5,000 ment is committed to using all enforce- enforcement grant from the Division of ment efforts to reduce the rate of alco- Highway Traffic Safety to participate hol-related fatalities through the detec- in the “Over the Limit Under Arrest” tion and removal of impaired drivers statewide impaired driving crackdown. from the public roadways.

Debbie Hoffman for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Two Men Indicted in 2007 REST IN PEACE…A roadside memorial has sprung up on Route 22 near AutoLand in Springfield at the spot where Mountainside teenager Tim Black Debbie Hoffman for The Scotch Plains-Fanwod Times sustained fatal injuries on August 10. See obituary on page 14. A DAY FOR VOLUNTEERS… Mountainside borough volunteers enjoy a day at the community pool this past Saturday in recognition of their time to the Drag Racing Deaths in MS community. MOUNTAINSIDE — Two men, later returned to the scene – with who were street racing against a ve- friends – in a different vehicle, Mr. POLICE BLOTTER hicle on Route 22 in Mountainside Romankow said. last year and fled the scene after the Mannarino and Cavallaro surren- Lance Busy Campaigning other car lost control and crashed off dered to authorities on August 11. Westfield witness described the vehicle as a white CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the highway, were indicted by a Mannarino was released on $20,000 Tuesday, August 12, Garry Capaldo, Jeep. not postmarked. able to live in a country that has as Union County grand jury last week. bail and Cavallaro was released on 50, of Roselle Park was arrested and Monday, August 18, an auto repair While walking the streets of Scotch much promise as the country in which The men surrendered to authorities. $5,000 bail. charged with driving while intoxicated shop on Route 22 reported that some- Plains, he said he oftentimes would go we now live,” he said. Union County Prosecutor Ted Mr. Romankow thanked and com- (DWI) after a motor vehicle stop at one stole a vehicle valued at $7,500 to Democratic-affiliated homes as well. Aside from campaigning to voters, Romankow said John Mannarino, mended Mountainside Police De- Central Avenue and Greene Place. He from the lot. According to police, the “I will go to houses that may have a Mr. Lance also concentrates cam- 19, of Springfield, was charged with tective Michael Jackson and Detec- was released with a summons to a keys were left in the vehicle so the lawn sign outside for Senator (Barack) paign efforts on fundraising for his one count of second degree leaving tive David Nechamkin for their “dili- responsible individual. owner could pick it up, but the shop Obama,” Mr. Lance said. “I try to push for Congress. Due to the fact the scene of a fatal accident and one gent work in the investigation.” Tuesday, August 12, Kenneth owner did not know the vehicle owner speak with as many people as I can. I that Mr. Lance ran against six other count of third degree hindering ap- According to the National High- Middleton, 30, of Plainfield was ar- was on vacation for several weeks. think Washington needs centrists, those candidates to secure the Republican prehension. way Traffic Safety Administration rested after responding to Westfield Monday, August 18, a Globe Av- that are neither extremely liberal nor nomination while his opponent, As- James Cavallaro, 21, also of (NHTSA) more than 800 people were police headquarters to surrender on an enue business owner/employer re- extremely conservative. I hope to go to semblywoman Stender, ran unop- Springfield, was charged with one killed in street racing-related crashes outstanding Westfield traffic warrant ported that someone removed $430 in Washington to help end the partisan posed, Mr. Lance said his camp is count of third degree hindering ap- between 2001 and 2006. The NHTSA with bail of $845. He was unable to cash from a lock box containing $600, gridlock that I believe exists.” working to catch up to her in prehension. said after declining in the first half of post bail and was held pending an which was kept in a cabinet in the Mr. Lance said his campaign fo- fundraising. Prosecutors allege Mannarino was the decade, street-racing deaths are appearance in court. office. According to police, the em- cuses on issues of homeland security, “We fundraise a great deal. We operating a 1994 Corvette on a stretch on the rise again, climbing roughly Wednesday, August 13, Robin A. ployer questioned employees, asking fiscal responsibility and national en- are working as hard as we can in of Route 22 in Mountainside and, 35 percent from 111 deaths in 2005 Teufel, 20, of Berkeley Heights was that the cash be returned. ergy independence. that area,” he said. “We certainly with Cavallaro as a passenger, was to 150 deaths in 2006. arrested and charged with possession Afterwards, one employee was al- “I believe we can come together as want financial support from the street racing against Konstantinos The parents of the victims, speak- of less than 50 grams of suspected legedly acting suspicious, performing a nation to try to solve the significant national level, and we’ve had dis- Potouridis, 18, of New Providence ing to the prosecutor’s office last marijuana after a motor vehicle stop at tasks not normally his duty, authori- challenges that involve the American cussions regarding that, so I am and passenger Paul Carbone, 20, of week, asked to use the word of the Central and South Avenues. Teufel ties said. The employee as a harmless society, so the next generation will be hopeful.” Millburn. indictments to speak out against the was released with a summons. prank was said to have changed the Potouridis was operating a 1994 dangers of drag racing and unsafe Friday, August 15, Levi Samayoa- names tags on the office doors some- Camaro and the two drivers were driving. Montufar, 28, of Plainfield was ar- time over the weekend, police said. conducting what is known as a “five “All drivers need to take responsi- rested on multiple warrants during a Scotch Plains Tom Atkins’ 28-Year Career to 90 race,” which has the drivers bility for their actions,” Paul’s motor vehicle stop at Euclid Avenue, Monday, August 11, Daniel Vaughn, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 begin with a rolling start. After one mother, Cynthia Carbone said. “They South and North Avenues. They in- 21, of Plainfield was arrested for an Sidney Stone, then the municipal man- Mr. Atkins was appointed township driver signals with three honks of a need to think not only of themselves cluded a motor vehicle warrant for outstanding warrant after a motor ve- ager in Cranford. Despite Mr. Atkins manager by a 4-0 vote of the 1980 horn, both cars accelerate until the but their passengers and the inno- $500 and a criminal warrant for $200, hicle stop. According to police, he was walking in unannounced, Mr. Stone council, which included Mayor first one reaches 90 miles-per-hour. cent people around them. both from Green Brook, and a $500 processed and released. made time for him, telling him of a Lawrence Newcombe, Deputy Mayor During the course of the race “Every second of every minute of motor vehicle warrant from Plainfield. Monday, August 11, a resident of colleague in East Windsor who was Alice Agran, and Township Committee Potouridis, who was in the right-hand every day we miss our loving, caring He was committed on default of bail to Wareham Court reported that someone looking for an assistant. members Alan Augustine and Phil lane of Route 22 East, lost control of and amazing son. Perhaps if these the Union County jail. removed money from her checking Mr. Atkins, who called Mr. Stone Schick. The fifth member was ill at the the vehicle briefly entered the left- two men had cared to help authori- Friday, August 15, Michael account without her authorization. “the guy that first helped guide me in time and did not cast a vote. Mrs. Agran hand lane before hitting a telephone ties and went back to locate and Palumbo, 39, of Garwood was arrested Monday, August 11, police responded this business” and remained in contact recalled this week that the council had pole and landing in a culvert several reach the crash scene sooner, things at Sycamore and Columbus Avenues to a hit-and–run accident on Terrill with him over the years, was informed received several dozen applications for feet from the roadway. might have turned out different,” Ms. on an outstanding Union traffic war- Road. According to police, an unknown of Mr. Stone’s death this week at age the position, and that there was “no Potouridis and Carbone were pro- Carbone said. “We will never know.” rant with $235 bail. He was released suspect struck a vehicle that was legally 90, just a few hours after telling this question in my mind once [Mr. Atkins] nounced dead at the scene, Mr. Konstanti’s mother, Michelle after posting bail. parked and then fled. The incident cause story. walked in and spoke to us” that he Romankow said. Potouridis, said the accident brought While posting bail for her husband, damage to the rear of the vehicle, police That day in 1973, Mr. Atkins drove should be hired. “He came with a pile of Following the accident Mannarino “a life sentence of sadness for parents Susan Palumbo, 36, of Garwood was said. to East Windsor, then a very rural papers,” she told The Times, “and was and Cavallaro immediately fled the who did their best in raising their arrested at Westfield police headquar- Wednesday, August 13, Gary Brown, community in Mercer County, and so thorough and knowledgeable. He scene and then attempted to conceal children and lost them to a risky deci- ters on an active Madison criminal war- 53, of Scotch Plains was arrested after asked at a diner for directions to the was just so good, there wasn’t even a the Corvette, authorities said. They sion.” rant with $499 bail. She was transported a motor vehicle stop for an outstanding municipal building, which was lo- question.” And, she added, “He never, to the Madison Police Department. warrant. According to police, he was cated in a remote area in a former ever disappointed me.” Sunday, August 17, after being processed and released. schoolhouse. After speaking with the (Next week: Township colleagues, stopped for motor vehicle violations, Wednesday, August 13, Adam municipal manager that day, Mr. past and present, speak of Mr. Atkins’ Alroy Williams, 42, of Donalsville, Silverman, 18, of Fanwood was ar- Atkins said he was called that same 28-year-long tenure as he recalls the Ga. was arrested on the 500 block of rested and charged with distribution of evening, Monday, August 22 — a challenges and the accomplishments North Avenue on outstanding motor a controlled dangerous substance date and day of the week verified by and offers some advice to his succes- vehicle warrants from Newark and (CDS). According to police, an investi- The Times in an effort to confirm Mr. sor.) Bloomfield, with bail amounts of $120 gation in the vicinity of the library Atkins’ reputation for a great memory and $275, respectively. Williams was subsequently led to the arrest of — and offered the assistant manager’s released after posting bail. Silverman. He was processed and re- position. Mr. Atkins stayed in that job Mountainside leased, authorities said. until Friday, October 31, 1975 — COAH Tuesday, August 12, Carlito A. Saturday, August 16, Mitchell Cohen, another date and day that was double- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Morales, 51, of Newark was arrested 22, of Scotch Plains was arrested and checked and correct. The following Westfield must construct or an exact for contempt of court. According to charged with driving while intoxicated Monday, Mr. Atkins began his nearly formula by which it must abide. police, he was picked up at the Essex (DWI). According to police, Cohen five-year tenure as municipal man- Right now, the town must finalize County jail and brought back to head- was stopped for a motor vehicle viola- ager in Metuchen. all its prior-round obligations and quarters for processing. tion at which time authorities smelled He told The Times that East Windsor project a fair-share plan that reflects Wednesday, August 13, the man- alcohol in the vehicle. He was pro- was “a wonderful place to learn,” and housing trends from 2004 to the present ager of Children’s Specialized Hospi- cessed and released, police said. said Metuchen was “a wonderful before projecting through 2018. tal reported that a Dell computer was Saturday, August 16, Drew Miller, town” and his favorite community in “First, we have to go back to 2004 and Courtesy of Albert Paglialunga missing from the inventory room. Dell 23, of Scotch Plains was arrested and New Jersey after Scotch Plains and see what transpired. That’s the easy part. ROCKET MEN…Jefferson School Cub Scout Pack 673 boys launch and recover reported the computer stolen after a charged with theft. According to po- Fanwood, where he has resided with more than 30 rockets with the help of McKinley School Cub Scout Pack’s Steve man who allegedly purchased the com- lice, Miller was stopped after a report of The tricky part is looking into our crystal Huber and his son, Tim, pictured above. Mr. Huber is a part of McKinley’s Pack his wife Bonnie since the mid-1970’s. ball and projecting what will happen 176, and Tim is part of Troop 77 out of St. Paul’s Church. For information about puter at a flea market for $50 called for a suspicious person looking into ve- Mr. Atkins took over as township from now through 2018,” he said. Pack 673, e-mail [email protected] or meet the group at Jefferson’s technical support and gave the serial hicles. According to police, he was manager in Scotch Plains in June The town will put forth a projected library in Westfield on September 15 at 7 p.m. number, which was linked to the hos- processed and released. 1980, succeeding Shirley Capone, number to COAH and provide regu- pital. Sunday, August 17, a resident of who had been serving as acting man- lar updates on the “actual” growth According to authorities, the hospital Route 22 reported that someone re- ager for the previous six months after occurring to see how accurate the Cheeburger, Cheeburger had not known the computer was miss- moved his GPS system valued at $200 the departure of Jim Hauser in late projections are. ing until receiving the call from Dell. from his vehicle. 1979. Township Clerk Barbara Riepe, Mr. Drew said the lack of available Surveillance video of the inventory room Fanwood who was an employee in the clerk’s land on which to develop would Closes After Four Years is being examined, police said. Tuesday, August 12, Dekim Berisha, office at the time, told The Times she heavily impact the town. By WAYNE BAKER the Westfield location’s ownership. Thursday, August 14, David L. Hill, 24, of Linden was arrested for an out- has “never met a person with such a In addition to working out any out- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Sherry Cronin, of the Downtown 55, of Newark was arrested for con- standing Fanwood warrant after a field memory. After he met the employees, standing prior-round responsibilities, WESTFIELD — The Cheeburger Westfield Corporation, when told of tempt of court. According to police, he investigation on Martine Avenue. Ac- he knew your birthday, anniversary, Westfield and COAH must reconcile Cheeburger restaurant located in North the closing last Thursday, commented, was picked up at Essex County Jail in cording to police, he was processed and husband’s name, etc. Also, whenever another issue. Station Plaza closed suddenly last “I wouldn’t be surprised, given the lieu of bail in the amount $1,592. released. residents with a problem address the A court settlement dating back to the Monday night. The 1950’s diner- economy.” Mrs. Cronin also said the Friday, August 15, a patron at a Thursday, August 14, a resident in council at a meeting, he knows ex- early 1990s has provided Westfield with themed restaurant had operated in that town had declined sign variances re- Route 22 theater reported that when he the 400 block of South Avenue reported actly which house they live in be- a framework to figuring out its afford- location since December 2004, and quested by the restaurant, and this returned to his car after seeing a movie, that someone removed $625 from his cause he rides his bike all over town.” able-housing obligation. That provision was usually busy with families and might have contributed to the closing. his rear window was smashed and a checking account without authoriza- Joking that she would “never for- is different than COAH’s, however. teens at the dinner hour. Anthony Schilling of Relocation black briefcase containing a laptop, tion. According to police, the incident get the long hair he had when he was “We have to find out which [the Jim Murphy of Copies Now, the Realty, the building’s rental agent, his passport and checkbooks were is under investigation. hired,” Mrs. Riepe said she “enjoyed court settlement or COAH’s mandate] neighboring store, said last Monday had also been unaware of the closing missing. Another patron reported that A resident of the 100 block of North working with such an intelligent and takes precedence,” Mr. Drew said. the manager, Lisa Baumgartner, came when called last Thursday. He said her vehicle, which was parked one Martine Avenue reported that some- caring individual as TEA, as I always Mr. Drew said, “Everybody is in and told them Cheeburger Cheeburger the building’s owner, Robert Massa, spot away from the one mentioned time between Saturday, August 16, af- call him.” equally confused,” and he deemed would be closing that night. had mentioned nothing to him, and so above, was also broken into and that ter 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, August 17, at the situation “murky.” Ms. Baumgartner, reached at the res- was also likely unaware. When asked she was also missing a black case with 1 a.m. someone smashed the driver’s Separate from any third-round taurant, declined to comment prior to for an update on Tuesday, Mr. a laptop and credit card statements, side window of his vehicle while it was COAH rule, Mr. Drew took issue speaking with Dan Colantuono, the Schilling said that he knew nothing police said. parked in the street and removed a GPS. TA RO T C A R D with a legislative action taken by state restaurant owner. Later efforts to con- further. Saturday, August 16, a resident of Monday, August 18, between mid- government that eliminated the use tact her proved unsuccessful. Force Drive reported that someone night and 2 a.m., a resident in the 100 and of Regional Contribution Agreements “It was a fun place,” said Stuart Mayer, Hearing Slated drove on her lawn causing $100 worth block of Beech Avenue reported that ASTROLOGY (RCA’s), which he considered a “vi- a tenant in the building. Mr. Mayer said of damage. According to police, a someone threw eggs at his house. able mechanism to meet a town’s the off-street location was “not the best.” On AWC Projects REA DINGS obligations” and eliminate towns’ “re- Keith Goldberg of Scotch Plains ex- AREA — The New Jersey Eco- alistic constraints.” pressed surprise when he arrived Mon- nomic Development Authority will BY Editor’s note: For more on RCA’s day evening with his daughter, Ava, hold a public hearing on September 9 JESSICA and the legislative action related to commenting on how busy the restau- for bond financing applications COAH, see next week’s story. rant usually was. sought by the New Jersey American Icananswersome of “I liked their French fries,” said 9- Water Company (NJAWC). Next Cell Tower year-old Maggie Richard of Fanwood, Improvements proposed include yo u r m o st d i ffi c u l t while her 6-year-old sister, Ellie, liked sources of water supply, water distri- questions. Hearing August 25 the chicken. bution pipeline networks and con- CRANFORD – The Zoning Board A peek through the windows on struction of water treatment facilities C he a ting spo use , m o ne y of Adjustment will meet on Monday, Monday showed a restaurant that ap- previously operated by Elizabethtown m a tte rs, j o b & b u si n e ss August 25 to continue a hearing on a peared intact, with chairs and tables Water Co. proposed 120-foot cell tower by New neatly placed as if closed for the evening. The impacted coverage area in- d e c isio ns. York SMSA Limited Partnership on The chain’s corporate office in Fort cludes Westfield, Scotch Plains, 2322 ParkAvenue the property of the Cranford Swim Myers, Fla., did not respond to re- Fanwood and Mountainside. Club on the Westfield/Cranford border. quests for comment before press time. The hearing will begin at 10 a.m. at S.Plainfield The meeting begins at 8:15 p.m. Dan McFarland, manager of the the authority’s offices at 36 West State 908-757-4450 All persons interested in the applica- chain’s New Providence restaurant, Street in Trenton. The hearing is open REPORTING FROM BEIJING...Fred Strauss of Westfield reports to Union 10 am -9 p m tion can attend the meeting at the after saying the franchises were not to the public for verbal and written County from the Olympics in Beijing that the Chinese people are excited and 341079 Cranford Municipal Building on affiliated, said he had heard rumors of comments. Written comments can be proud about hosting the games. Mr. Strauss poses by the Beijing Summer Palace Springfield Avenue. problems with corporate officials and mailed to the authority’s address. during a respite from his data processing work with the Associated Press. Page 2 Thursday, August 21, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Imprisoned Iraqi War Peyton's Bramnick Debates Coleman Vet Sgt. Chemidlin Retires Peek at the Week On Affordable Housing Regs FANWOOD — After serving 26 deployed to Iraq. In Politics TRENTON — Assemblyman Jon the development of hotels, strip malls years and two wars, Sergeant Michael He said training at Fort Dix and The Leader/Times Bramnick (LD-21, Westfield) ap- and other businesses in the state. With Chemidlin has retired at the age of 60. Fort Monmouth prepared him for Viet- By Paul Peyton of peared as a guest speaker on our current economic condition, this His career began June nam, Japan, Ger- Cablevision’s “We’ve Got Issues” to is not a good time to discourage Arkansas Dem Party Chairman Chris Smith (R-Hamilton) in trying 28, 1968, when he was many (a European Killed By Gunman In Office discuss the recent Council on Afford- growth,” he said. 20, in military intelli- discharge), then to ensure their safety and return home, able Housing (COAH) regulations The new COAH regulations also The Head of the Arkansas Demo- according to news reports. gence repairing counter later after further cratic Party was shot to death in his approved by the State Legislature. prohibited Regional Contribution mortar radar during the training at Fort Lee, According to the Associated Press, In a debate against Majority Leader Agreements (RCA), which gave ur- Little Rock office on August 13, the the girls, ages 3 and 7, were on their Vietnam War, and Va., and Fort Drum, International Herald-Tribune re- Bonnie Watson Coleman (LD-15, ban areas the opportunity to rede- ended in the kitchen as NY, he was de- annual summer vacation at their ma- Ewing), Mr. Bramnick raised con- velop existing properties. ported. The shooting occurred a few ternal grandparents’ farm in the west- a food service sergeant ployed to Iraq. blocks from the state capital. cerns about how COAH determined Mr. Bramnick said COAH changes during the Iraq War. He said the years ern village of Chiatura when Russian how many units of affordable hous- are not exclusively a partisan issue. Reports state that Bill Gwatney, troops invaded Georgia. Attempts to Sgt. Chemidlin has after the war, 2006 48, was shot by Timothy Johnson, ing should be built and where. He said the president of the League of served over five active to 2008, in a medi- get the girls out have been unsuccess- It was reported that COAH used Municipalities, Democratic Mayor 50, after Johnson barged into his ful, as Russian troops have blocked years in the military and cal hold unit until office after bypassing an employee. outdated aerial images to determine Robert Bowser of East Orange, has 21 years in the Re- his retirement. Af- the roadways leading to the airport. affordable housing obligations, count- filed an appeal with the Appellate Mr. Gwatney was a state senator Rep. Smith has said he has been in serves/National Guard. ter serving a span of from 1993 to 2003. ing backyards, school fields, pre- Division of the Superior Court of His first six years, from five decades and touch with the U.S. State Depart- served farmland and the grass me- New Jersey regarding the regulations Little Rock Police had no motive ment, as well as the U.S. ambassador June 1968 to June 1974, reaching four conti- as of last week. Johnson then left the dian of the Garden State Parkway as adopted by the New Jersey Council include three years of Sgt. Michael Chemidlin nents, Sgt. in Georgia. open space, which can be developed. on Affordable Housing. scene and next went to the Arkansas School Administrators active duty and three Chemidlin said he Baptist State Convention where he “Many towns lacking developable The program will air on years of an inactive reserve duty. is not ready to put up his feet just yet. Sue Davy Over New Regs. land will receive affordable housing Cablevision’s local public affairs pointed a gun at an employee, but did The New Jersey Association of Following a 10-year civilian break Having begun church work in Af- not shoot, the Tribune reported. requirements based on this flawed show, which can be seen through- in service, Sgt. Chemidlin then joined rica in 2006, where he was held 82 School Administrators has filed a law- methodology,” Mr. Bramnick said. out the state on local programming The suspect was then shot follow- suit challenging new state regulations the National Guard at the Plainfield days and imprisoned, he said he still ing a car chase and shootout with Mr. Bramnick also addressed the channels. For more information on Armory from September 1984 to Sep- desires to continue serving in the that give the state’s education com- 2.5 percent tax that would be imple- the show or other topics, contact the police. He later died at an area hos- missioner, Lucille Davy, the power to tember 1994. The unit was transferred church. At present he is employed for pital. mented on all commercial buildings. Legislative Office at (908) 232- for the next 10 years to the Westfield United States Postal Service in the review and reject the contracts of “This will have a negative effect on 2073. Armory until May 2004 when it was maintenance department. Roselle Mayor Looks to Have superintendents, assistant superinten- Linden Take Over Fire Dept. dents and business administrators, Campaign Release, Linda Stender for Congress Roselle Mayor Garrett Smith in- according to The Star-Ledger. County Employees Confess troduced a resolution before the bor- PA Proposes to Replace Stender Asks Opponent ough council last week to have Lin- Aging Goethals Bridge den take over the firefighting duties The Port Authority of New York To Unlawful Conspiracies of the borough’s fire department, and New Jersey has announced plans ELIZABETH – Two Union County In court Pecoraro said he met with To ‘Repudiate’ Bush Policy according to The Star-Ledger. to replace the Goethals Bridge, Congressman Helping employees pled guilty in state Supe- a woman outside of the jail, and in Seventh Congressional District healthcare, and they need real re- which links Elizabeth to Staten Is- rior Court yesterday for their roles in exchange for a cash payment, he de- Democratic candidate Linda lief,” Mrs. Stender said. Family of Trapped Girls land, with a new span by 2015, smuggling illegal items into the Union livered a cell phone to an inmate. He Stender has called on her opponent, “At the same time Big Oil compa- The parents of two young girls according to The Star-Ledger. One County jail. A third man, an inmate in also smuggled tobacco products into Republican Leonard Lance, to join nies are reporting record profits and who are trapped in the Republic of billion dollars is earmarked for the the jail, also pled guilty to similar the jail, Mr. Kolano said. Pecoraro her in “repudiating the entire failed benefiting from Republican-spon- Georgia due to the invasion of Rus- project, with contracts to be awarded charges, announced Union County was removed from his county posi- Bush energy plan and calling for an sored tax breaks, our economy is in sia have enlisted the help of Rep. in 2011. Prosecutor Ted Romankow. tion and is barred from seeking pub- end to tax breaks and subsidies for shambles and families are just try- Stephen Matthews, 48, of Union lic employment in the future. Big Oil.” ing to make ends meet. Too many pled guilty to one count of second- In addition to Pecoraro and “As those same Big Oil compa- parents are forced to choose between Lance and Stender to degree conspiracy to commit official Matthews, Shariff Raymond, 27, of nies continue to report record prof- filling up a tank of gas or taking their misconduct. Matthews had worked Elizabeth, who is currently incarcer- its, the Department of Labor yes- child to the doctor,” Mrs. Stender Debate September 16 in SP as a corrections officer at the Union ated at the jail on robbery and weap- terday released new figures show- said. County jail for more than a decade, ons charges, pled guilty to second ing our economy is moving dan- “This election offers a real choice SCOTCH PLAINS – Two candi- cated by retiring Republican Mike said Assistant Prosecutor William degree conspiracy and third degree gerously toward a recession, with between more of the same failed poli- dates vying for Congressional repre- Ferguson, is likely to be one of the Kolano, who prosecuted the case. bribery. the rate of inflation increasing and cies of the Bush Administration or sentation in the 7th District, Repub- most closely watched in the country. Under the terms of the plea, Union He admitted in court that he pur- consumer prices rising 5.6 percent change and a new direction for our lican State Senator Leonard Lance Organizations co-sponsoring this County Superior Court Judge Dou- posely tried to corrupt government in July from one year earlier. This country. I’m running for Congress to (LD-23, Clinton) and Democratic event include: American Jewish glas Fasciale ordered that Matthews officials to get tobacco products into was the highest one year jump in bring the change New Jersey families Assemblywoman Linda Stender Committee, Anti-Defamation be removed from his position and the jail and that the employees were 17 years. need,” the candidate said. (LD-22, Fanwood) will debate for League New Jersey, Community may never again seek employment in being paid to do so, Mr. Kolano said. “American families faced an in- Mrs. Stender said she is asking Mr. the first time at 7:15 p.m. on Tues- Relations Committee of United Jew- the public sector. The investigation was spearheaded crease in energy costs for the third Lance to join her “calling on oil com- day, September 16. ish Communities of MetroWest NJ, In court on August 12, Matthews by Lieutenant Robert McGuire of the straight month in July. Energy prices panies to start drilling on the 68 mil- The Jewish Community Relations JCC of Central New Jersey, Jewish admitted that, in exchange for cash, he Union County Police Department and rose 4 percent, gasoline prices rose lion acres of federal land currently Council of the Jewish Federation of Community Relations Council of brought tobacco products into the jail Investigator Donald Johnston of the 4.1 percent and natural gas prices leased for energy production but not Central New Jersey will host the Jewish Federation of Greater on multiple occasions, said Kolano. Union County Police Department’s rose 7.4 percent. Meanwhile, Exxon being used.” debate at their offices, located at Middlesex County, National Jewish The items, including cigarettes and loose Internal Affairs Unit. Mobil reported the largest quarterly “We need an energy policy that low- 1391 Martine Avenue in Scotch Democratic Council, New Jersey tobacco were passed on to inmates. Sentencing for all three men is profits for a corporation in history ers gas prices and ends our depen- Plains. State Association of Jewish Federa- Matthews was arrested on August scheduled for September 26 before from April through June – almost dence on foreign oil, through invest- The event will offer voters insight tions, Republican Jewish Coalition, 22, 2007 following a months-long Judge Fasciale. $90,000 per minute,” according to a ments in renewable energy sources into critical issues, including key Westfield Chapter of Hadassah, and investigation. The investigation also resulted in Stender Campaign release. and green technologies. We owe it to domestic and foreign policy ques- The Workmen’s Circle/Arbeter Ring, Also arrested was Joseph Pecoraro, the indictments of four other people, “New Jersey families are strug- our children and grandchildren to leave tions. The race, to fill the seat va- New Jersey region. 37, of Elizabeth, who was employed three of whom are incarcerated. Cases gling to afford the rising costs of them a cleaner, greener world,” Mrs. as a senior maintenance repairman are still pending against Abdul Griggs, everything from gas to food to Stender said. for Union County. He pled guilty to 36, of Piscataway; Jeremy Watson, Constitution Party Gains second degree conspiracy and third 22, of Plainfield; Jadon Russell, 29, Campaign Release, Leonard Lance for Congress degree providing an electronic de- of Linden, and Kelly Spicer, 36, of Lance for Congress Ballot Access in NJ vice (cell phone) to an inmate. Elizabeth. TRENTON – New Jersey voters Homeland Security and to end for- unhappy with Barack Obama and eign aid. Quijano Named to Replace Launches New TV Ad John McCain will have a different Mr. Baldwin said his Washington Seventh Congressional District tion by winning a seven-candiidate choice this November, as Chuck “outsider” status would likely be con- Cohen in State Legislature candidate Leonard Lance has begun Primary Election in June. Baldwin – the Constitution Party sidered a plus in this election, saying airing his new television ad, which he presidential candidate – has received many “dissatisfied Americans have UNION – Annette Quijano won a McGreevey and Richard Codey. said highlights his “independent Bramnick to Lecture enough petition signatures to ap- come to view political insiders as special Democratic Committee elec- She served as chief of staff for the record and bi-partisan support.” pear on the ballot. carriers of ‘big government disease.’” tion, Tuesday night, to fill the 20th 20th Legislative District office from “This ad clearly demonstrates On Trial Techniques “Alternative parties have a disad- The platform of the national Con- Legislative District seat left vacant 1992 to 1994. Leonard’s ability to look beyond parti- WESTFIELD — Certified civil trial vantage compared to the Democrats stitution Party affirms limited, Con- by the resignation of Assemblyman After Ms. Quijano was named as sanship and party lines to serve the attorney Jon Bramnick, will speak in and Republicans,” said Cal Wortman, stitutional government and tax poli- Neil Cohen (D-Roselle). the replacement, Union County Re- public’s interest and that is exactly what West Orange on Thursday, September the Constitution Party of New Jersey’s cies and focuses on Right-to-Life, Mr. Cohen resigned last month af- publican Committee Chairman Phil we need in Washington D.C. to bring 25 and in Mount Laurel on Saturday, ballot access coordinator. Second Amendment rights, U.S. sov- ter reports that child pornography was Morin criticized the appointment. about the fundamental change neces- September 27 on behalf of the Con- “You must collect enough signa- ereignty, energy independence, bor- discovered on his legislative office “The Union County Democratic sary,” the campaign said in a release. tinuing Legal Education program es- tures to appear on the ballot. We der enforcement and celebrates the computer. machine had an opportunity to fill a “Whether its protecting our environ- tablished for lawyers in New Jersey. almost missed the deadline because Judeo-Christian foundations of the An Elizabeth resident, Ms. Quijano disgraced former assemblyman’s seat ment or protecting our pocketbooks, Mr. Bramnick, a personal injury law- the state put the wrong date on the American political system. is the first Latina to serve as a state with a fresh face of change. Instead, Leonard Lance is the only candidate in yer from Westfield, will address prepar- petition, but we made it in time to Mr. Baldwin is a pastor, writer and legislator in the 20th district, which party insiders have selected someone this race that has a record of reaching ing for trial, cross-examination of ex- get on the ballot,” Mr. Wortman said. conservative talk show. He founded includes Elizabeth, Union, Roselle who represents more of the same,” across the aisle in a bi-partisan way to perts and depositions. A Phi Beta Kappa Mr. Baldwin said, if elected, he the Crossroad Baptist Church in and Kenilworth. She edged out Eliza- Mr. Morin said. reduce taxes, reduce wasteful spending graduate of Syracuse University and would work to protect the lives of Pensacola, Fla. beth Councilwoman Patricia Perkins- He said Ms. Quijano would be a and make New Jersey a better place to former president of the Richard J. Hughes the unborn, abolish the Internal Rev- The Constitution Party of New Auguste, 87-82, and will now fill the “loyal foot soldier who will blindly live and work,” Campaign Manager Inn of Court, Mr. Bramnick has been enue Service and the Federal Re- Jersey is fielding a local candidate, legislative seat through November, vote for higher property taxes, bigger Amanda Woloshen said. asked by the New Jersey Institute for serve, support home schooling, and Peter Boyce when a special election will be held to government and sweetheart deals for Mr. Lance won the GOP nomina- Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE) “eviscerate” vast numbers of un- (BoyceYourChoice.com) for the fill the remaining year on Mr. Cohen’s connected insiders” in Trenton. to conduct these seminars. He is a recipi- constitutional federal programs, state’s SecondCongressional District term. In 2002, she was appointed as See it all on the Web! ent of the attorney-of-the-year award such as the Department of Energy. in South Jersey. Rep. James Saxton “I’m going to represent people in clerk of the board for the Union from the Union County Bar Associa- He promised to get “the U.S. out (R-Burlington). my community. We’re going through County Board of Chosen Freehold- www.goleader.com tion, is also a state assemblyman and of the U.N. and the U.N. out of the Delegates choose Mr. Balwin over a tough economic period, and I want ers at a salary of $72,000. Prior to serves as the Republican minority whip. U.S.,” to abolish the Department of Alan Keyes in April. to make sure that seniors don’t have that, she served as assistant county to decide between groceries and counsel. medication. I want to bring jobs back She was a law clerk for the state’s into the district,” she said in a written Department of the Public Advocate, MARIO C. GURRIERI, ESQ. statement. in the office of the governor’s counsel Two other Latino contenders, under former Governor Jim Florio, Chair of the Family Law Department of Union County Freeholder Director and for the New Jersey Superior Court DUGHI & HEWIT Angel Estrada and Elizabeth busi- Judge Julio Fuentes. nessman George Castro, withdrew Ms. Quijano was a commissioner 340 North Avenue Cranford, New Jersey 07016 their names before Tuesday’s vote, on the Congressional Redistricting according to news accounts. Commission in 1992. Congressional Ms. Quijano has been serving as and legislative districts are realigned DIVORCE QUESTIONS? assistant counsel for Governor Jon every decade to reflect changes in Corzine and previously served in that population based on the United States Specializing in all aspects of Family Law position under Governors Jim census. including divorce, custody, visitation, alimony, child support, division of assets, palimony, premarital agreements, civil unions, restraining orders, post-divorce motions due to changed financial circumstances, residence removal from New Jersey, visitation modifications and transfers of custody.

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For More Information: 908-272-0200 www.dughihewit.com A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 21, 2008 Page 3 Page 4 Thursday, August 21, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Special Feature ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Superintendent Contract Excerpts Times Since 1959 — Established 1890 — (see goleader.com for complete document) DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood Morris-Union Jointure Commission sional growth of Superintendent through Board of Education, New Providence his participation, as he might decide in the DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. Susan Yaniro, School Business Ad- following: The operations, programs, and ministrator other activities conducted or sponsored Members of: Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce To: Dr. Carmen Centuolo, Union by local, state and national school admin- with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association County Superintendent, Westfield, NJ istrators and school board associations; The others are made up. Are you sharp Dear Dr. Centuolo: Seminars and courses offered by public Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey enough to discern this deception of dic- As requested in the memorandum dated or private educational institutions; Infor- tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 May 30,2008 from William King, Assis- mational meetings with other persons; If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 tant Commissioner, enclosed please find Visits to other institutions; and Other guess. If you get two – well-read indi- a copy of Dr. Kim Coleman’s current activities promoting the professional Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 vidual. If you get three – word expert. If employment contract. growth… you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at Amended Agreement Between The The Superintendent will attend, with- free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Morris-Union Jointure Commission out prior Board approval, appropriate pro- All words and correct definitions Board Of Education And Superintendent fessional meetings and conferences as a Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. come from the board game Diction Of Schools representative of the Board. The expenses Deception. THIS AGREEMENT is made and en- incurred by the Superintendent in con- Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR tered into this 13th day of June, 2007… nection with such meeting shall be in- “Dr. Coleman” or “Superintendent”, cluded in the approved annual budget and 1. Madid – Wet; moist Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo 2. Poort – A mountain pass COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION whose address is 116 Mountain Avenue, shall be reimbursed in accordance with Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. the Board policies. The Superintendent 3. Hin – A Hebrew measure of liquids Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly for the 2007-08 through and including shall, at his option and without prior ap- holding about six quarts EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS 2011-12 school years. proval, attend and be reimbursed for trans- 4. Popliteal – The part of the leg behind Ben Corbin COMPENSATION….an annual sal- portation, lodging, sustenance, and regis- the knee SERVICES SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe ary of $211,036.00 for the 2007-08 school tration expenses incurred for two (2) state SCREE One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 year… $222,960.00 for 2008-09; and two (2) national conferences annu- 1. The decay of teeth or bones $235,557.00 for 2009-10; $248,630.00 ally. 2. A pebble; a stone for 2010-11; ($262,429.00 for 2011-12. MEMBERSHIP DUES. The Board 3. Turmoil 401(a) Contribution. In addition to the shall pay one hundred (100%) percent of 4. A meteorite containing nothing but salary set forth above, the Board will the Superintendent’s membership dues iron Commentary on School contribute five (5%) percent of the and/or charges to the American Associa- WALM Superintendent’s annual salary plus Three tion of School Administrators, the New 1. To infect Thousand ($3,000.00) Dollars into a Jersey Association of School Adminis- 2. Well-formed 401(a) plan on behalf of and for the ben- trators, American Psychological Asso- 3. To bubble or boil Superintendent Contracts efit of Dr. Coleman. For 2007-08, the ciation, Rotary, New Jersey Council of 4. Peaceful; friendly The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood taxes, respectively. The towns collect the property taxes contribution will be Thirteen Thousand Education, and School Masters. In addi- SECK Times has been studying the superintendent contracts for and distribute them to the school districts, the counties Five Hundred Fifty-two ($13,552.00) tion, the Board will pay membership fees 1. Barren; unprofitable Dollars; for 2008-09, the amount shall be in such other professional groups as the 2. Of little or no consequence those in Union County since June when New Jersey and themselves. This distribution array varies from region Fourteen Thousand One Hundred Forty- Board and Superintendent deem appro- 3. A little shoot; a twig Department of Education (DOE) Commissioner Lucille to region as low-income areas such as Newark and Camden eight ($14,148.00) Dollars; for 2009-10, priate. 4. Hives Davy instructed the county executive superintendents to receive significant state aid and have lower property the amount shall be Fourteen Thousand OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES. The Super- WHELK review all superintendent contracts under their domain taxes, whereas high income areas such as Westfield and Seven Hundred Seventy-eight intendent shall devote his time, attention 1. A young female swine following highly, publicized abuses. The objectives of The Summit receive very little aid and have higher property ($14,778.00) Dollars; for 2010-11, the and energy to the business of the district. 2. An old work horse Leader/Times’ case study are to understand the workings taxes. The Abbott School Districts state aid program is a amount shall be Fifteen Thousand Four However, he may serve as a consultant to 3. To shackle, to chain of the pension system and contracts; enhance public controversial example and has been the subject of criti- Hundred Thirty-Two ($15,432.00) Dol- other districts or educational agencies, 4. A pimple awareness and encourage corrective action to reduce cism for malfeasance and abuse. lars; for 2011-12, the amount shall be lecture, engage in writing activities which Sixteen Thousand One Hundred Twenty do not interfere with his full-time respon- Special Feature abuse while protecting the interests of legitimate workers Impact on Taxes and Employees: Despite rhetoric by One ($16,121.00) Dollars. sibilities as Superintendent. Such activi- and the taxpayers. The study is not a singling out of the elected officials of budget cutting and spending limits, the a. The Superintendent shall be granted ties which require the Superintendent to school superintendents. However, it is hoped that the spending, costs, debt and taxes continue to rise. Many cost Comment twenty-five (25) vacation days annually; be absent from the district for more than This page is a special feature cover- example illustrates the problems, leading to resolutions. increases are being passed down the line, resulting in The Superintendent shall be permitted to one full working day shall be reported to ing this newspaper’s views and re- We obtained the actual contracts by OPRA requests property taxes continuing to rise at a high rate. For utilize vacation days at any time. the Board President. If the Superinten- views of the debate over public debt, (Open Public Records Act) and, they are posted on the example: in Westfield, with a population of 30,000, with b. In any year of this Agreement, the dent chooses to engage in such outside property taxes, government employee Internet at goleader.com for the public to conduct its own 10,000 homeowners, property taxes are projected to rise Superintendent may opt to not use up to activities on weekends, on his vacation or compensation and retirement benefits. review. The 2009 compensation for Union County School by about 9 percent in August 2008 from the current level fifteen (15) vacation days, and the value personal time, or at any other time when We’re positive that this is not the last Superintendents is on page 1. of about $11,200 per year to over $12,000 average. of those days at his then-operative per he is not required to be present in the word on the matter. diem rate may be converted to an addi- district, he shall retain any honoraria paid. Last week, the DOE made public the salaries of all Westfield residents will pay about $125 million in prop- tional contribution to his 401a. education administrative employees earning more than erty taxes this coming year ($85 million to the school If the annual 401 (a) contribution is $75,000. This is also posted. system). As towns deal with rising costs, employee lay- reached, any remaining value can be con- Sample New Jersey We commend the DOE’s research, although we believe offs are rising. Fanwood Borough sent a letter to all tributed to his 403a subject to the annual some of this information is incomplete and not up to date, employees of possible layoffs. All towns in the region are limit. Any additional accrued vacation Pension Calculations based on our independent review. Nevertheless, this should experiencing similar impacts. time shall be paid upon separation at the not distract from the public’s necessary review. Fraud and Abuse: It is widely publicized that New per diem rate established during the final This review comes at a time when Governor Jon Corzine Jersey is afflicted by fraud and abuse in government. The year of service. “Per diem rate,” as uti- Employee-1 Present Value Employee-2 Present Value called for drastic actions to avoid state bankruptcy, a move retirement system is heavily afflicted. Retirement salaries lized in this Agreement, shall be defined Year $ Salary $ EC $ EC(1+x)^n $ Salary $ EC $ EC(1+x)^n as 1/240 of annual salary. 1 35,000 1,750 12,450 7,500 375 2,668 The Leader and The Times has investigated since Febru- are determined by the average of the three highest years of a. Superintendent shall be allowed sev- ary. He says the State of New Jersey is in a financial crisis pay in government service. One can be a part-time em- 2 37,135 1,857 12,345 7,500 375 2,493 enteen (17) days sick leave annually. The 3 39,400 1,970 12,241 7,500 375 2,330 in that it has a bond debt of $35 billion and $60 billion of ployee making as little as $1,500 per year, but only the last unused portion of such leave, at the end of unfunded liabilities for employee retirements. Governor three years earnings count in determining retirement pay. each school year, shall be cumulative, up 4 41,804 2,090 12,138 7,500 375 2,178 Corzine says that the crisis is worsening and that the This results in abuse by many of those clever and power- to a maximum of twenty (20) days per 5 44,354 2,218 12,036 7,500 375 2,035 current total of unfunded liabilities is about $110 billion. ful. year, inclusive of any unused personal 6 47,059 2,353 11,935 7,500 375 1,902 The Governor’s video and documents are posted at Too common a practice has been part-time and the leave as set forth in paragraph C(4) hereof. 7 49,930 2,496 11,835 7,500 375 1,778 goleader.com. politically connected individuals, at the point of their b. In any year of this Agreement, the 8 52,976 2,649 11,735 7,500 375 1,661 The education costs in the state are the largest factor of retirements, being appointed to some commission with a Superintendent may opt to reduce his accumulated sick leave bank by up to 150 9 56,207 2,810 11,636 7,500 375 1,553 the state’s financial crisis. Education Commissioner Davy salary of over $100,000 per year for the purpose of days. He shall be compensated for such 10 59,636 2,982 11,539 7,500 375 1,451 is trying to end abuses in contracts given to the school retirement enrichment at the expense of the public. reduction at the rate of thirty-four (34%) 11 63,274 3,164 11,442 7,500 375 1,356 superintendents and other administrators. From the N.J. Public Employees’ Retirement System percent of his per diem rate for each day 12 67,133 3,357 11,345 7,500 375 1,267 Last Friday, the superintendents association filed a handbook (PERS): Retirement salary = (Years of service/ so reduced, with the value thereof con- 13 71,228 3,561 11,250 7,500 375 1,185 lawsuit against Commissioner Davy saying the new rules 57) x (Average of three highest years of salary). Figure 1, tributed by the Board to his 401(a) up to are an unconstitutional taking of property from the super- Retirement Calculations, is a spreadsheet illustrating how the annual limit, and then to his 403(b) 14 75,573 3,779 11,155 7,500 375 1,107 intendents and that rules against excessive pay are not the system works. Several assumptions are made on Plan. 15 80,183 4,009 11,061 7,500 375 1,035 found to be reasonable. We support Commissioner Davy interest rate and longevity in the example. At separation or retirement, any addi- 16 85,074 4,254 10,968 7,500 375 967 on this issue and think the association should spend its With much fanfare, legislators proposed this year to tional accumulated sick leave shall be 17 90,264 4,513 10,876 7,500 375 904 compensated for at his then per diem rate. 18 95,770 4,789 10,785 7,500 375 845 energy shedding itself of bad apples rather than suing for change the pension rules to stop abuse and bring legiti- Personal Leave. The Superintendent more of the taxpayers money. How does this “Do it for the mate costs under control. In the end, only few changes shall be granted three (3) days of absence 19 101,612 5,081 10,694 7,500 375 789 children?” were made, including: to require minimum earnings of annually for personal matters. Unused 20 107,810 5,391 10,604 7,500 375 738 The New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) is the $7,500 per year and one must be 62 years old, rather than personal days shall convert to accumu- 21 114,387 5,719 10,515 7,500 375 689 strongest lobbying group in the state. Their power causes 60. The last-three-years-calculation provision stands, per- lated sick leave at the end of each year. 22 121,364 6,068 10,426 7,500 375 644 most legislators to cower. Its campaign donations cause petuating the open door of abuse, in our opinion. New Bereavement Leave. The Superinten- 23 128,768 6,438 10,339 7,500 375 602 dent shall be allowed bereavement con- most candidates to capitulate to their wishes. “It’s politi- legislators from this point on are now in a 401(k) plan, 24 136,622 6,831 10,252 7,500 375 563 cal suicide to oppose them,” is the whisper. Even the although current legislators are grandfathered into the sistent with board policy No. 3436.1. The Board shall provide at no cost to 25 144,956 7,248 10,165 7,500 375 526 defunct School Construction Corporation spent $8 billion more lucrative system. 26 153,799 7,690 10,080 7,500 375 492 in taxpayers’ money, and the state admits it has no idea Also, part-time and full-time employees can receive Superintendent, full family coverage: Ma- jor Medical, Dental Care, Prescription 27 163,180 8,159 9,995 7,500 375 459 where it went. There is now a motion by the state to spend retirement benefits from more than one plan. It was also Plan, Vision Care. The Board shall reim- another $3.9 billion in school construction (unfunded) — proposed by some legislators that an employee be only 28 173,134 8,657 9,911 175,000 8,750 10,018 burse the Superintendent for all medical 29 183,696 9,185 9,828 185,000 9,250 9,898 a program purposely not brought to the voters for ap- eligible for one retirement plan. This was defeated. So it benefits not covered by the Board’s health, proval, assuredly, it would be defeated. seems, the public remains exposed to abuse. medical hospital, dental and vision ben- 30 194,901 9,745 9,745 200,000 10,000 10,000 There are 21 towns in Union County and 27 school Complaints of School Superintendent Contracts: efits policies, including out-of-pocket subtotal 140,811 331,327 38,125 64,133 superintendents (20 for the towns, the county super- May 28, 2008: Keansburg Superintendent Barbara expenses, co-pays and deductibles. Retire/yr. 100,315 101,818 superintendent, three charter schools, Union County (UC) Trzeszkowski is set to receive a $740,000 severance (1) Automobile Entitlement. In light of years 30 30 Education Services, Morris-Union, and UC VoTech). payment in addition to her $120,000-a-year pension. June the unique nature of the professional du- retire age 62 62 ties of the Superintendent, the Board will Scotch Plains-Fanwood is combined into one district. 12, 2008: The Star-Ledger reported that in January, Com- provide the Superintendent with a leased death 78 16 78 This myriad of school districts and overhead in the county missioner Davy denied a request by the Hoboken Board automobile and One Thousand Avg. 3 High$ 183,910 $ 186,667 mirrors the situation in the state, in which there are 568 of Education to void a consulting fee portion of a retire- ($1,000.00) Dollars annually for the ex- Sum Retire$ 1,234,114 1,251,003 municipalities yet over 611 school districts. ment deal for Hoboken Superintendent Patrick Gagliardi penses in connection with the use thereof Payout$ 2,281,340 $ 2,305,395 To date, we are not aware that the highly publicized who retired in June 2007. Mr. Gagliardi received $495,000 for each year of the five school years of abuses have been stopped. Nor have we heard of any for unused sick and vacation days along with a promise to this Agreement. In addition, the Board The above table illustrates two pen- Each employee contributed 5 per- commentary as to the department’s assessment as to the be paid $996 per day as a consulting administrator for up will reimburse Dr. Coleman the existing annual IRS mileage sion calculations for school or public cent of their salary to the retirement fairness and validity of these contracts. to 100 days. These perks are in addition to his $128,400 employees in New Jersey. The calcu- plan and the money was invested at 5 Superintendents in each district are awarded contracts, per year pension. G. Other. Compensation….the full cost of registration fees, tuition expenses, and lations are based on a 5 percent inter- percent interest. all of which are written with nearly identical wording, as The State Commission of Investigation (SCI) released textbooks for graduate school coursework est rate. Employee 1 receives a 4 per- The total cost of the retirement if they are a standard form. Given the similarity of the a report two-and-a-half years ago calling into question at an institution of the Superintendent’s cent raise each year. Employee 2 is plan for each individual is about contracts, one wonders if the boards of education have the school superintendent excessive contracts and benefit choosing. part-time for 27 years then receives a $1,250,000 (Present Value Lump power or the will to negotiate on behalf of the citizenry; packages. The SCI is a non-partisan appointed agency. 4. RETIREMENT. The Board will pay political appointment to a high paying Sum); or about $2,300,000 payout otherwise, why would the contracts be all the same? “For the last two-and-a half years, both Governor Corzine for all unused accumulated vacation and job for the last three years (of which over 16 years. Employee 1 invested We suspect these contracts are crafted by the education and Commissioner Davy sat on the SCI report and did sick days. retirement salary is calculated). Em- contribution totals of about 25 per- unions — New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), absolutely nothing about these obscene superintendent The Superintendent’s per diem rate shall be calculated at 1/240 of his then- ployee 2 would receive retirement pay cent of the retirement cost; Employee local unions, et. al. In the opinion of many legislators and salaries and benefit packages,” said GOP Assembly- of $101,818 per year plus healthcare 2 invested contribution covers of about this newspaper, these contracts are one-sided, misleading, woman Marcia Karrow (LD-23, Flemington). current annual salary. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH. The for life. Employee 1 would receive 5 percent of the cost. The public pays abusive, contain hidden forms of compensation, accumu- Notes of Contracts for Superintendents of Schools: Board encourages the continuing profes- slightly less. the rest and assumes all risks. late large bonuses for superintendents upon retirement References are made in superintendent contracts to local and obligate the public to substantial unfunded retirement union contracts as they may exist now or in the future at benefits and free health care for life. All risks of cost time of effect; thus, full details of superintendent con- increases are placed on the taxpayer, leading to little tracts may not be accesssible without obtaining and accountability or motivation for cost management. reviewing the local union contracts. In addition, con- From the taxpayer’s perspective, perhaps even more tracts are subject to changes as may occur with local worrisome than the total yearly costs of salaries and union contracts in the future; yet, provisions in the bonuses are the bonuses upon retirement, size of retire- contracts say that compensation cannot be reduced, ment salaries and unbridled health care benefits for life. At which implies that they only can increase. Also, refer- current rates of increase, health care costs double every ences are made to “at the discretion of the board” and five years (15 percent per year compounded). Admittedly, “which shall not reasonable be withheld.” The contracts retirement and healthcare are universal problems in the also contain arguably unfair language such as “This state, not just limited to the contracts of school superinten- contract shall be automatically renewed unless other- dents — the focus of our study. wise advised a year in advance.” We think these con- Defined Benefits: State, county, local and school em- tracts are unfairly written and should be universally ployees are provided with defined benefits for retirement redone with an independent arbritrator. and health care, regardless of what the actual cost may be. Democratic Senator Nicholas Scutari (LD-22, Linden) Most, but not all, employees contribute to the plan with a led a group of legislators under the direction of the deduction from their salaries of about 5 to 7 percent Governor in the summer of 2006 to study the contract depending on the employee’s category. The local problems and state finances. His committee provided firefighters union told this newspaper that their personnel recommendations from which legislation was drafted. contribute 8.5 percent of their salaries to the pension However, once lobbyists gutted his committee’s report, system. the senator refused to sponsor his own legislation. The public at-large guarantees the plan and pays all Spin-off legislation has resulted since the time of Sen. costs above and beyond those of employee contributions Scutari’s work. The latest is the enactment of a and investment income. This system, along with how it’s 401(k)retirement system, originally sponsored by Sen. been managed and abused combined with skyrocketing Scutari — intended to bring sanity to the finances. How- health care costs, has led to the current $60 billion liability. ever, because the law has been neutered, it essentially To prevent system collapse, local towns have been told to applies to no one. Sen. Scutari says that the lobbyists have increase pension payments from revenue derived from pecked away at the legislation, and the savings are essen- property taxes. Thus property taxes go up further. tially insignificant. Property Taxes: Most of the property taxes (about 60- So, we ask the question: “If the senator can’t fix it, the 65 percent) go to fund public education. The counties and commissioner of education can’t fix it, and if the Gover- municipalities receive about 20 percent of the property nor won’t fix it, who will?” A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 21, 2008 Page 5 Soccer Is Viewed As a Way Out of Letters to the Editor Poverty By Some Brazilians I would like to thank the communities pairs of shorts and one pair of socks. Pool Members Might Have Suffered of Scotch Plains, Fanwood and Westfield The largest donation of all came from for making my high school senior project, The Soccer Post in Scotch Plains with 76 the “American Cleats For Brazilian Feet” soccer jerseys, 43 pairs of shorts (enough Pain From Closing of MS Facility Drive, a complete success. The goal was for two complete teams) and 31 pairs of I was shocked and horrified to read that allow this obvious violation of our consti- to collect 250 pairs of used soccer cleats socks. Amazing! I collected $1,760 to- the mayor and council of Mountainside tutional right to life, liberty and pool for poor Brazilian children. A total of 375 ward the shipping, including $500 from had the audacity to actually honor volun- privileges to ever happen again. These pairs of cleats and 330 pieces of sports the Scotch Plains Police Department for teers, who provide hundreds of hours of pool members will probably require years apparel were distributed in Brazil July 9- soccer balls, and a $500 contribution for community service, with a day of appre- of counseling and someone has to pay. 21 by the B-FUT Institute of Brazilian socks and shipping from the Wetherell ciation at the community pool. I can only My newly formed organization, SWIM Futbol and the Westfield Women’s U19 Family of San Diego, Calif. imagine the pain and suffering inflicted (Silly Whining In Mountainside), of which Club Soccer Team, the Central Jersey Shipping costs were drastically reduced on pool members who will not be able to I am the founder, president and sole bene- Stars with Coach Keith Hertell. because the Central Jersey Stars Soccer use the pool for one day this summer. factor, has solicited the services of one of The inspiration for this project came Team volunteered to carry 15 newly pur- With an advanced phd degree in New Jersey’s esteemed and not yet in- from a trip to Brazil with my varsity chased suitcases laden with donations absurdology, I can attest to the initial dicted law firms, Letz Grabbit and Hyde, soccer team. Our team brought along through the airports and customs. The signs that these pool members have been to sue Mountainside for the severe pain UNLOCKED...Caroline Stockwell of Westfield gets her locks cut for charity. Her used soccer jerseys to give to the disad- suitcases were left in Brazil as an “extra severely traumatized, which manifests and suffering that these pool members grandmother, above, who owns a salon in Virginia, lops off 11 inches of hair for vantaged children after a game. Some of gift” to the Brazilian families. Every part itself with the need to write frivolous have had to endure. Locks of Love. The non-profit organization provides hairpieces to financially these children owned only one or two of our donation counted! B-FUT Institute letters and sign petitions. Greg Cummings disadvantaged children under age 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss. outfits of clothing. I was so overwhelmed of Brazilian Futbol agreed to distribute Forget about the invasion of Georgia, Fanwood by their gratitude when they received the the cleats to the impoverished children. forget about Darfur, forget about Iraq. used team shirts that I actually gave them B-FUT’s mission is to promote and edu- We, as a nation of free individuals, cannot Commerce Donates to Area the sweatshirt off my back. I realized they cate through the worldwide language of needed “the equipment” (cleats) far more the game of futbol (soccer). Eduardo Paulo Volunteer Appreciation Should Not than the shirts. of Westfield, who is the trainer for the CJ Soccer is viewed as a way out of pov- Stars, kindly translated my letters and Non-Profit Organizations erty by some Brazilians. As a varsity helped coordinate the distribution in Bra- Come at Expense of Pool Members SCOTCH PLAINS – Commerce rations and foundations that are com- soccer player, I know a team sport devel- zil. Editors Note: The following letter was pense of the fee-paying members. As a Bank, through the TD Charitable Foun- mitted to the success of Kean and will ops more than a strong body. It develops The CJ Stars and B-FUT gave out most sent to the Mayor and Council of the matter of fact, I think the volunteers should dation, recently donated $66,250 to lo- help deserving students through schol- superior inter-personal skills and a strong of the donations after a soccer clinic they Borough of Mountainside, as well as Frank have both August 16 and 17 for those who cal organizations in Central New Jer- arships and endowments and provide work ethic, which are vital to success in ran for the children and after soccer games. Massella, Mountainside Pool Director. cannot come one day or the other, or if the sey as part of the bank’s community support for many innovative programs business and in life. The drive was suc- It was extremely important to me to be ***** weather doesn’t cooperate. That week- involvement. The funds from the TD and initiatives. The Funds from the TD cessfully advertised in an e-mail letter able to put a “face” on our donation and I understand that the pool is [was] end and the following one have usually Charitable Foundation will support the Charitable Foundation will support a campaign to the soccer associations, make a strong American-Brazilian con- scheduled to be closed on August 16 as it been the least attended of the pool season following organizations: high quality, educational theatre pro- coaches and players of Scotch Plains- nection. By all accounts, the distribution is designated as “Volunteer Appreciation and could handle the extra bodies, espe- Fanwood and Westfield, through inser- was a completely touching experience for Day.” Since I, like many others, work full cially if the “appreciation” is spread over Center for Hope Hospice and Pallia- gram; tions in school newsletters in the entire both the Americans and the Brazilians. time and only have the opportunity of two days. tive Care in Scotch Plains provides Morristown Neighborhood House Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SP-F) school The Brazilian children were grateful and using the pool on weekends, this is not Please reconsider and don’t bar the physical, emotional and spiritual sup- Association, Inc. is a non-profit agency system, in news releases to all local news- joyful at the same time. B-FUT President, something I appreciate. membership on a day we look forward to port to all individuals facing the chal- that provides a broad range of commu- papers and on the local television station, Thadeu Goncalves, wrote in a letter that Don’t get me wrong, I think it is a all week. Thank you. lenges of a life-limiting illness, without nity, childcare and other services for Channel 34. for these impoverished children, this drive lovely gesture on behalf of the town to regard to their ability to pay. The funds children and their families from every The SP-F schools, the townships of “fulfilled a dream to have a pair of cleats Joan Nemick from the TD Charitable Foundation will socio-economic, ethnic and religious honor its volunteers, but not at the ex- Mountainside Scotch Plains and of Fanwood and the to play the game they love so much.” support the Peggy Coloney’s House at background in the Morristown area. Union County Police all provided out- The balance of our donation went to the Stop Bullying and Hope Village, a residential hospice fa- The funds from the TD Charitable Foun- door billboard signs to remind the com- towns where I played in Brazil and to a cility; dation will support a youth summer munity where and when to contribute. new B-FUT project that serves the most Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA is camp that provides educationally stimu- Five local sporting goods stores were destitute children in the region. There Get America Strong dedicated to improving the quality of lating and fun activities; extremely generous. Given the present was one last donation made. Twenty- George Bush and John McCain talk big overextended United States fighting force. life of the individuals, families and com- East Hanover Education Foundation economic climate, many of the sports- seven pairs of baseball cleats were col- on defense, and their tough policies not When George Bush came to power, we munities we serve, through programs raises money for the school district oriented businesses I solicited refused to lected at this drive. They were contrib- only have made us hated throughout the were strong and we were respected. What and services that build wholeness of through event and corporate fundraising make a contribution. uted to Brett Johnson of Westfield, who is world, but, just as importantly, have made has our preemptive policy done for us? spirit, mind and body. The funds from and acquires certain products that the Included in the aforementioned totals running a project to donate baseball equip- us perceived as weak and no longer a We are seen as weak bullies. Let’s get the TD Charitable Foundation will sup- school district needs. The funds from were new cleats donated by The Sports ment to the Jackie Robinson Baseball force to be reckoned with. George Bush back to a strong America. port We Love Our YMCA, a commu- the TD Charitable Foundation will sup- Authority in Springfield (nine pairs), The League in Jersey City. Westfield Leader Store (seven pairs and This was truly a community effort. We sits in China looking at gold metals as Dick Samuel nity outreach program; port the construction of a new play- Russia thumbs its nose at a weak and three soccer balls), and Modell’s in made a difference! Thank you all for your Scotch Plains Overlook Hospital Foundation raises ground, new gym floor at two local Watchung (three). Jako USA, the Ger- help. funds for state-of-the-art equipment, schools and the installation of Smart man sporstwear manufacturer in the Alyssa Straniero facilities and programs to serve the Boards, an interactive whiteboard, Somerville area, donated 17 team jerseys Kean Bill Becomes Law; needs of the greater Summit-area com- throughout the entire district; Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (enough for a whole team), 10 warm-up Class of 2008 munities. The funds from the TD Chari- Lupus Foundation of New Jersey jackets, six pairs of warm up pants, seven Protects Local Water Resources table Foundation will support a stroke Chapter, Inc. is leading the efforts to screening and education program; find a cure for lupus and help people TRENTON — Legislation spon- mated the program has reduced fi- East Brunswick Education Founda- who are affected by the disease. The sored by Senate Republican Leader nancing costs for municipalities and tion, Inc. is an independent, non-profit funds from the TD Charitable Founda- Tom Kean (R-21) that would assist project sponsors by approximately organization by parents, citizens and tion will support the annual Walk for “Helping Accident local governments in rehabilitating 25 to 30 percent members of the local business commu- Lupus event, and constructing wastewater treat- “By assisting local communities nity to support programs designed to And Somerset Hills Learning Insti- ment facilities was recently signed with projects that have widespread enhance and enrich the curriculum in tute is a world leader in research and Victims Everyday” into law. importance and impact, the state is the school district. The funds from the autism treatment that employs a cur- Senate bill 1825 authorizes the New helping our neighborhoods be cleaner, TD Charitable Foundation will support riculum proven to teach children the Jersey Environmental Infrastructure safer and more affordable,” Kean con- educational programs throughout the functional skills they need to succeed at Trust to provide low interest loans to cluded. “High water quality is para- district; home, at play, at school and in the local governments, public authorities mount for healthy living, promoting Kean University Foundation, Inc. will workforce. The Funds from the TD or public water utilities for a portion a strong tourism industry and pro- create and maintain a solid donor base Charitable Foundation will support gen- of certain environmental infrastruc- tecting New Jersey’s ecosystem.” of alumni, faculty, staff, friends, corpo- eral operating costs. ture projects. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 21, 2008 Page 7 Fanwood Library to Offer Charles Jacobs to Give Tips Series on Jewish Literature On Writing and Publishing FANWOOD – Beginning in Sep- in the series experiment with words SCOTCH PLAINS – The public is enue, one block from Park Avenue, in tember, the Fanwood Memorial Li- and pictures to tell stories of child- invited to the Scotch Plains Public the center of the township. brary will host a free five-part read- hood, war and desire, to conjure up Library on Tuesday, September 16, at For more information, to register ing and discussion series called lost worlds, both real and imaginary, 7:30 p.m. to hear award-winning au- or to get directions, call the library at “Let’s Talk About It: Jewish Litera- and to contemplate history, myth and thor Charles Jacobs speak about his (908) 322-5007, extension no. 204, ture – Identity and Imagination.” the individual psyche. latest book, “The Writer Within You.” or e-mail [email protected]. The series will explore Jewish lit- The first program will explore the Subtitled “A Step-By-Step Guide to erature and culture through scholar- classic “A Contract With God” by Writing and Publishing in Your Retire- FUSP Tours and Lunch led discussions of contemporary and Will Eisner and will be held on Tues- ment Years,” this book was originally classic books on a common theme, day, September 16, at 7 p.m. Other geared towards retirees, but has caught To Recall Oscar Teale focusing on “Modern Marvels Jew- titles in the series include “The Com- on with writers of all ages, according to PLAINFIELD – The First Unitar- ish Adventures in the Graphic Novel.” plete Maus: A Survivor’s Tale” by a statement by the library. It has been ian Society of Plainfield (FUSP), the The Fanwood Memorial Library Art Spiegelman, “Julius Knipl, Real chosen as a Writer’s Digest Book Club congregation of which includes resi- is one of more than 350 libraries Estate Photographer:Stories” by Ben selection and has been included on dents of Fanwood, Scotch Plains and nationwide receiving grants to host Katchor, “The Quitter” by Harvey multiple national best books lists. Westfield, will celebrate the life and the series, which was developed by Pekar and “The Rabbi’s Cat” by FAREWELL TO FRIENDS…The Miller-Cory House Museum Volunteers re- As he does in his book, Mr. Jacobs work of Oscar S. Teale on Saturday, Nextbook and the American Library Joann Sfar. cently bid goodbye to Tom and Dolores Sherry, who are moving from Westfield will guide audience members on the September 27. A 19th-century archi- Association. All programs will be held at the to Cape Cod, Mass., and thanked them for their many years of support to the basics of writing in various genres – tect, Mr. Teale specialized in churches museum. Pictured above, Fran Gold, left, president of the Miller-Cory Volun- “We are delighted to have been Fanwood Memorial Library, located teers, conveys best wishes to the couple. The museum, located at 614 Mountain the novel, memoir, how-to and com- and designed the FUSP edifice in chosen to host this unique series that at North Avenue and Tillotson Road. Avenue in Westfield, will reopen for the fall season on Sunday, September 21. mercial freelancing. Additionally, he 1891. He also was a magician and will allow patrons a chance to dis- Professor Edward Shannon of will offer insight on how people can friend of Harry Houdini. cuss a broad spectrum of themes in Ramapo College will introduce each promote what they have written, and Guided tours will take place be- Jewish literature with fellow com- of the books and lead the discus- offer observations on the workings of tween 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Besides the munity members and with the help sions. Copies of the books will be Free Course to Commence the publishing world. He also will FUSP Church on Park Avenue in of a well-qualified scholar,” said available at the library starting Mon- answer questions and sign books. Plainfield, stops will include the Mary Library Director Dan Weiss. day, September 1. Registration is For Union County Seniors Mr. Jacobs is the author of the novel E. Wilson Memorial Chapel in On Thursday, September 4, at 7 limited. “Blood Bond,” as well as multiple Watchung, the Seventh Day Baptist p.m., as a prelude to the series, Mr. On Wednesday, September 17, at 7 WESTFIELD – The Westfield Se- entrance to Boynton Avenue, or the magazine and newspaper articles. He Church on Central Avenue in Weiss will lead a discussion entitled p.m., to help kick off the book discus- nior Citizens Housing Corporation, in access road between the two build- also has ghostwritten several books. Plainfield, the Church of God Proph- “Do you know how to read a Graphic sion series and in celebration of the conjunction with the Westfield Foun- ings. Participants are asked to be The author served as a top executive ecy on Park Place in North Plainfield Novel?” This session will highlight Jewish holidays, the library will host dation and the Learning Is Forever aware of the designated parking ar- on both newspapers and magazines and the home Mr. Teale designed on the medium of the graphic novel, its a special concert presentation of (LIFE) Center of Union County Col- eas (if not, they will be ticketed by before retiring to devote himself to Mercer Avenue in North Plainfield. history and evolution, and will ex- Margo Leverett and the Klezmer lege, will sponsor classes on its pre- the fire department). writing. He has taught classes in writ- Tickets and tour maps may be ob- plore its effectiveness in presenting Mountain Boys. Back by popular mises during the fall semester of 2008. For more information about this ing and has served as guest speaker for tained by sending a check for $25 per and studying complex issues. demand, they will present their blend Dr. Christopher Gibbs will teach program, call Randi Kass at (908) a variety of organizations and at writ- person made out to First Unitarian This overview and introduction is of klezmer and bluegrass music. “American Foreign Policy in the 233-5898, extension no. 9. ers conferences sponsored by the Na- Society and mailed to the church at designed to help those who are new For details on the rest of the graphic Post-Cold War Era.” This course will tional Writers Association. 724 Park Avenue, Plainfield, N.J. to this style of literature as they novel discussion series or the con- be held on Fridays from 10 a.m. to Golden Agers Reveal All programs at the library are free 07060. At the door, tickets with maps make their way through the books in cert and to register for either free noon beginning on September 5 at Showboat Casino Trip and open to everyone. Pre-registra- will be $30. Lunch will be provided at the discussion series. program, call the library at (908) 1133 Boynton Avenue in Westfield. tion is highly recommended, as space 1 p.m. at the Park Avenue church. For The five Jewish artists represented 322-6400. The Life Center courses are of- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch is limited. The Scotch Plains Public more information, call Fred Lange at fered free of charge to Union County Plains Golden Agers Club invites Library is located at 1927 Bartle Av- (908) 889-6289. senior citizens. Registration will take members of the community to take Excursion to Thayer Hotel place the first week of class. part in its next trip to Atlantic City’s Parking is available in the desig- Showboat Casino. The bus will leave Build-a-Birdhouse Contest nated parking areas and up until the from the Scotch Hills Country Club To Feature Big Band Music parking lot at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Mookeeo to Discuss September 18. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Park Avenue, with participants fur- Interested individuals are encour- Is Underway In Fanwood Plains Senior Citizen Advisory nishing their date of birth. Dolphins at Meeting aged to book early for this popular FANWOOD – The Fanwood Envi- and at Fanwood Borough Hall at 75 Committee has announced that it will West Point security also requires AREA – The Sierra Club invites trip. The cost of the outing is $23 for ronmental Commission is sponsor- North Martine Avenue. sponsor its final trip for 2008 on that participants carry with them the members of the public to attend its Golden Agers Club members and ing its second annual Build-a-Bird- The form also is available on the Tuesday, October 7, to the Thayer day of the trip valid identification meeting on Wednesday, September 10, $25 for non-members, with a $20 house Contest. Birdhouses must be Fanwood Environmental Commission Hotel at West Point. (driver’s license with photograph or when Mookeeo (author Tom Brown) cash bonus and a $5 food voucher. hand-made with bird-friendly mate- website, fanwoodec.org, along with Cabaeret Lulu’s Voices of Broad- current passport), which will be speaks on dolphins. He is the author The Golden Agers Club meets rial, should be able to withstand tips and resources on building bird- way will present “And the Angels checked at the entrance to the United of “The Dolphins’ View” trilogy. weekly on Thursdays at 10 a.m. at weather conditions for at least one houses. For more information, contact Sing,” featuring the music of Benny States Military Academy. The author, who has done exten- the Scotch Hills Country Club, lo- year and include a suitable mounting [email protected]. Goodman, Harry James and others According to the Senior Citizen sive research on dolphins, will dis- cated at Plainfield Avenue and mechanism. from the Big Band era. Advisory Committee, this is very cuss their nature, their society and the Jerusalem Road in Scotch Plains. Birdhouses will be used in the Bereavement Group A buffet lunch also will be in- important since the bus could be perils they face. Little-known sci- Membership is open to residents age Fanwood Nature Center or other bor- cluded, comprised of soup, salad, delayed from continuing on to the ence facts will be revealed and issues 55 and up. ough open spaces. Two prizes will be To Begin Next Month cold cuts, cheeses, sirloin of beef, hotel if security personnel deem it involving dolphins in captivity will The club year runs from Septem- awarded in each of the following two AREA – A new bereavement group chicken, penne pasta, fruit, pies, necessary. be spotlighted. ber to June. Weekly activities in- categories: Child (under 13 years) for those who have lost a spouse or cookies, tea and coffee. Registration for this trip will com- The meeting will take place from clude social bingo, crafts, special and General (13 years and above). other loved one is forming at Robert The bus (subsidized by the Town- mence on Tuesday, September 9, 7:30 to 9 p.m. at The Library of The occasion parties, luncheons and guest Entries should be dropped off at Wood Johnson University Hospital ship of Scotch Plains) will leave at for Scotch Plains residents at a cost Chathams, located at 214 Main Street speakers, among other offerings. Bus the Fanwood Memorial Library dur- in Rahway that will begin meeting on 9:30 a.m. from the Scotch Hills Golf of $40, and the following Tuesday, in Chatham. Admission is free. For service is available. ing regular library hours by Wednes- Wednesday, September 24. Course parking lot on Jerusalem September 16, for non-residents at more information, call (973) 263-0344. Membership, theater outings, mu- day, September 17, at 4 p.m. The group will meet for seven con- Road in Scotch Plains. a cost of $45. For more informa- sical revues and fun activity trips are Winning entries will be announced secutive Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 Registration must be made in the tion, interested persons are invited to Family Swim Night available to everyone. For trip de- at the Fanny Wood Day festival on p.m. at the hospital, located at 865 recreation office of the Scotch Plains call (908) 322-6700, extension no. On Tap Saturday tails, call Jean De Tore at (908) 889- Sunday, September 21. Registration Stone Street. For more information or Municipal Building, located at 430 220, or (908) 889-2084. 4121 or Mary De Jesso at (908) 654- forms are available at the Fanwood to register, call the hospital’s Hospice GARWOOD – The Garwood Rec- 4512. Club information is available Memorial Library at North Avenue office at (732) 499-6169. There is no reation Commission will hold its by calling Marge Van Duyne at (908) and Tillotson Road, the Scotch Plains fee, but individuals are required to first annual Outdoor Family Swim 889-4631. Public Library at 1927 Bartle Avenue register for the program. 4-H First-Grade Pet Club Night and farewell to local teacher Kelly Dunn, who is leaving for To Get Underway In Fall China. All Garwood residents are invited to attend. Back to school Family savings WESTFIELD – First-graders in- turns monitoring craft projects and This event will take place on Satur- terested in learning about pets and snack time. The first meeting is day, August 23, from 6 to 10 p.m., who enjoy making crafts are invited scheduled for Saturday, October 4, weather permitting, at the Manor Park to join the Union County 4-H First from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Pool, located at the end of Beech Grade Pet Club. Parents interested in attending the Avenue in Westfield. As a member of the pet club, first meeting with their child, or A disk jockey and singer will pro- youngsters will learn about differ- seeking more information, are asked vide entertainment. The cost to at- ent pets and proper pet care through to contact Ellen at the 4-H office at tend is $5 for non-pool members. hands-on learning, speakers, dem- (908) 654-9854, extension no. 2237, Participants are asked to bring their onstrations and field trips. or by e-mail at [email protected]. own food and beverages. No reserva- Children’s exam, xx---rays,rays, Club meetings take place once a The 4-H Youth Development Pro- tions are required. month from October through June gram is part of Rutgers Cooperative The Garwood Recreation Com- cleaning and fluoride on Saturday mornings at the Union Extension. 4-H educational pro- mission is a not-for-profit, govern- County Administrative Services grams are offered to all youth, ment entity comprised of appointed with an Building, located at 300 North Av- grades 1 to 12, on an age-appropri- volunteers. For more information adult new patient exam, enue, East, in Westfield. ate basis, without regard to race, about this event or other recreation adult new patient exam, This club is open to all first-grade religion, color, national origin, gen- activities, call the recreation hotline complete digital xx---rays,rays, boys and girls who live in Union der or disability. at (908) 418-7649. County. Although there are no mem- and Case Presentation bership dues or uniforms, club mem- bership is limited to 10 children. Newfamiliesonly. An adult volunteer leader is screened and trained to facilitate Limitonechildunder12yearsperadult. the club activities. Parents are wel- AdultFee$295.00
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By FRED LECOMTE home two runs, Chris Ferrara went 2- when you play a good defensive game Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times for-4 and Keith Slads had two hits. that usually wins it. That’s what it Watson Avenue claimed supremacy Jim Swisher and Bob Swisher each came down to today,” said veteran in the Fanwood Old Men’s Softball contributed a hit. pitcher Mike Jascow. Association (FOMSA) by rocking Montrose exhibited brilliant de- “Montrose were the champs for the defending champ Montrose Avenue, fense plays, including a double play several years, so we knew it would be 9-8, in Game 2 of the best-of-three initiated by third baseman Ferrara in a hard game. It takes us a few innings final series at LaGrande Park in the fifth inning. Billy Swisher had a to get going and, just like today, we Fanwood on August 18. hand with four fine putouts and got it started in the fourth. The first Watson’s “Glory Boys” bashed 13 Kluckas made a pair of smooth plays innings, it was all about defense. Ev- hits and were led by Greg Freisen, at short. eryone played great on both sides. who hammered a triple and scored a Watson scored a run in the bottom Mike pitched a heck of a game, a run. Quinton Redding slapped two of the third but Montrose cashed in couple of hard-hit singles up the singles and scored a run and scrappy with four runs in the fourth, high- middle, aggressiveness on the base Brian Ciemniecki whacked an RBI lighted by Kups sac fly, two-runs on paths, along with heads-up “D” did it single and scored a run. Mike Fry a dropped ball and an RBI by Bill for us. I’m happy we won,” said cracked a two-run double. Jay Cook, Swisher. Redding. “When in high school, we Chris Schwartzenbeck and Matt Concerned, DeMasi commented, won four-year championships, ’94- DeMasi each went 2-for-3. Jim “We can’t afford to let down. Let’s ’97, so Head Coach Bobby Brewster David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times McKeon contributed a hit and Rock dig deep now.” will be happy to hear that we won.” A DIVISION SOFTBALL CHAMPIONS…Investors Savings defeated Bellisima Pizza, 14-10, in Game 3 to claim the Scotch Stuart brought home the winning run. Plains Men’s Softball League A Division crown. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Neil Kaufman, Joe DeFabio, Tim Redding slashed an RBI single and Montrose 000 410 3 8 Walsh, John Rachko, Nick Piscopo and Dave Martarano; back row, Jon Lehberger, Steve Barba, Todd Simo, Brian Dayton, The defensive play of the game fell Freisen tied it with a towering triple. Watson 001 314 x 9 Emidio Monaco, Mark Nies, (Alias Roho) and Corey Berger. in the hands of Redding, who made a In the fifth, Montrose’s Kluckas added spectacular game-saving diving snag an RBI single but Ciemniecki an- in right-center for the final out in the swered for Watson with a sac fly. ALL-CORBIN TEAM NIES RIPS 2-RUN HR, 4 RBI; WALSH, KAUFMAN 3 HITS seventh. Ciemniecki grabbed several Watson battered Montrose with four line drives including a circus-like runs entering the sixth. Freisen ARRIVES SEPT. 11 catch in left-center in the sixth. Cook knocked in a run. Fry rocked a two- The 11th annual All-Corbin and Fry each contributed fine defen- run double and scored on the over- Team will appear in the Septem- Investors Deposit 7 in Seventh; sive plays, while Koket, Freisen and throw. Montrose, however, made ber 11 issue of The Westfield Schwartzenbeck had several mo- things tense with three runs in the Leader and The Scotch Plains- ments of brilliance. seventh, highlighted by a sac fly, an Fanwood Times. The All-Corbin Chris Kluckas, who went 3-for-4, infield bobble and Stroger’s RBI Team features photos of fine or Stun Bellisima, 14-10, for Title including a double and two RBI, led single. unusual plays, umpires and fan Montrose’s 12-hit production. Bill “I tried to stay away from their big shots taken at local softball league Swisher had two RBI singles. Scott games. Additionally, All-Corbin By DAVID B. CORBIN turing several men in the lineup who score a lot of runs. We need to score guys and I got lucky. It’s the first time Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Stroger added an RBI single and Ken I won a championship with this group. will include youth baseball. have been capable of whacking dev- 20 to win this game.” Kup scored a run. Nick Beyer brought They are a strong hitting team and David slew Goliath! Investors Sav- astating home runs, finished the regu- “Thank God we are coming off a ings paid dividends at the right time lar season with an undefeated, 22-0 big win last night to even the series! with seven runs in the seventh inning record and had handily defeated In- That helps put a little pressure back that led them to a stunning 14-10 vestors in all of its meetings. Inves- on them. We are confident in what we victory over the powerful men from tors, however, managed to eke out a are going to do. And we are going to Bellisima Pizza in Game 3 at 15-13 victory in Game 1 of the cham- get the job done tonight,” said Brookside Park in Scotch Plains to pionship series but the pizza men Bellisima’s Mike Parkhill, a 20-year claim the Scotch Plains Men’s Soft- came roaring back with a 21-5, veteran from Garwood, who had been ball League A Division crown on crunching in Game 2. on three different championship teams August 13. “I have been in the league 11 years, – PEPCO, Bellisima and Checchio’s The big Bellisima machine, fea- been on six championship teams. – that totaled six titles. Phoenix Tube, PEPCO, Investors and But Nies could have been called a Sofa Kings Capture Geeks on Call,” said Investors’ Mark ringer over the years, since he had Nies prior to the game. “We are happy been known to blast two, even three B Division Crown we are just back in Brookside. Three home runs in some games. Sofa Kings won the Scotch Plains home run limit! They have big ring- “In the right situation tonight, I Men’s Softball League B Division ers. We’ve got to keep it (home runs) will be there. I will be there for the championship by defeating Novy, down, so it plays to our advantage. team. I promise,” he said. 10-4, in Game 3 at Jerseyland Field They are a great team. We only beat Nies, who scored twice, kept his in Scotch Plains on August 13. Sofa them once. I think we are locked and promise with a 3-for-4 evening, which Kings won Game 1, 11-5, and lost loaded tonight. We are ready to come included a two-run homer, an RBI Game 2, 7-5. out swinging, get the base hits and CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

Joyce Taylor, Sales Associate 908-233-6417, Direct Dial Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times BECOMING THE 2008 FOMSA CHAMPIONS…The Watson Avenue “Glory Boys,” Champs of the Fanwood Old Men’s NJAR Circle of Excellence 1977—2007 Softball Association, defeated Montrose Ave., 8-7 on August 18. Pictured front row, left to right: Mike Jascow, Ben Koket, Jim McKeon, Matt DeMasi, Maya the team mascot and Chris Schwartzenbeck; back row, Rock Stuart, Nick Geissler, Jay Cook, Mike Fry, Greg Freisen, Quinton Redding and Brian Ciemniecki. BETAU, GIBBONS RAP 3 HITS, HR, 4 RBI, SCORE 3 RUNS St. Patrick Jars St. Jude, 22-9, To Stay Atop Angels Division

By DAVID B. CORBIN scored) went 3-for-3. Brian Dunn (2- After Killeen, who nearly stumbled Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times run double), Brian Glod (ground-rule for the cycle a few weeks ago, slapped Five home runs, three triples and double) and Jim Killeen (double, RBI) his standup double,” Gibbons pointed five doubles emphasized Angels Di- each scored once and Dan Margolis out, “That’s his fifth double this sea- vision leader St. Patrick’s overwhelm- tripled and scored once. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 ing 22-9 triumph over a stunned St. Jude team in St. Bart’s Oldtimers WESTFIELD: Men’s Softball League action at TWO-FAMILY HOME Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on August 17. The Pats needed the vic- SEPTEMBER 13TH TO BE SOLD tory to stay just a pace ahead of the PORTFOLIO ABSOLUTE hungry St. Lukes, who keeps nipping REGARDLESS OF PRICE at their heels, trailing by only one LIQUIDATION Parcel #380 game in the win column. 36 PROPERTIES BUY ONE 347 First Avenue, Westfield Although nearly all of the Pats con- Throughout New Jersey! BUY ALL! tributed significantly, veterans Al Betau (double) and Keith Gibbons 30% TO BE SOLD (triple) both went 3-for-3, with a home Located on one of Scotch Plains most picturesque streets, this Center Hall Colonial style run, four RBI and three runs scored in ABSOLUTE Expanded Ranch boasts a beautiful property with large deck, brick patio, towering trees the 26-hit shelling. Kevin Spellman REGARDLESS OF PRICE! (3 runs scored) whacked a two-run Open Houses: Sundays, and exquisite landscaping. The interior features hardwood floors, classic moldings & a homer and singled. Kevin St. Onge HOMEOWNERS, INVESTORS, Aug 17 & 24, Sept 7, 1:30–3:30 pm marvelous use of glass & skylights. The family room & sun room with slider to the deck drilled a two-run homer and scored DEVELOPERS, BUILDERS: Meticulously updated two-family home twice, and Jack Kennedy homered Residential, Commercial and Development properties available (1st floor: 3 bed/1 bath; 2nd floor: 4 open to the updated eat-in kitchen. The master suite has an updated bath, walk-in closet & and had an RBI single. Marty in the following nine counties: bed/ 1 bath), only one block to down- office area. There is a junior suite with full bath, two more bedrooms, two powder rooms, Bernstein (2 runs scored) had a pair CAMDEN, ESSEX, HUDSON, HUNTERDON, MERCER, town Westfield and train station (20 min- MIDDLESEX, OCEAN, SOMERSET, UNION utes to Manhattan), offers a large rear a third full bath, walk-in storage, first floor laundry room and an expansive rec room with of singles and doubled, and Scott yard and ample off-street parking. Curtis had three singles, an RBI and 800-516-0014 Amenities include new kitchens appli- wet bar. 2008 updates include the roof, hot water heater and furnace. Presented for a run scored. Gus Alvarez rapped an www.sheldongood.com/ ances, hardwood flooring, new carpet- $910,000. RBI triple, singled and scored twice. njportfolio.php ing, and paint throughout, in-residence laundry, partially finished basement and The bottom of the Pats’ order also much more. There are four off-street inflicted damage. Sal Gano (run AUCTIONS NE LLC parking spaces that could potentially be Broker Participation Invited! rented to daily commuters. This building See it all on the web in color . . . Certified or Cashier's Checks Required to Buy will be delivered vacant at closing. www.goleader.com ©2008 Sheldon Good & Co, Auctions NE LLC Westfield Office · 600 North Avenue, West · 908-233-0065

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From the archives of The Westfield land – that’s assuming you had to pay Leader and The Scotch Plains- in the first place. ABBC stunned the Fanwood Times – www.goleader.com local Resolutes, scoring two runs in August 14, 1998: St. Patrick ap- the bottom of the ninth, to seize a 38- peared to hold the upper hand, but a 37 victory at Echo Lake Park. The

nine-run massacre in the top of the powerful bats of Anthony Ferrone of David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times seventh inning allowed the St. James Clark, Steve Hingel from Hyatt Hills Golf Teaching Pro Gary Ostrega A GREAT FEELING…Investors Savings pitcher John Rachko, left, hugs team- “Gang” to snake its way out of a tight Mountainside, Andy Singer of Scotch mate Steve Barba after winning the A Division championship game, 14-10. spot and come up with a 20-14 vic- Plains and Paul Salomone of Westfield tory at Brookside Park. Steve Murano, put the Resolutes on the board with Hyatt Golf Pro Discusses Tom Maher and Jim Hoelzel com- six runs in the first. bined for 10 hits, 10 RBI and 10 runs August 14, 2002: Quality play rose Investors Deposit 7 in Seventh, scored to mastermind the miraculous to the top in the best of three playoff The Hybrid Chip Shot getaway. series between third-seeded Watson Stun Bellisima, 14-10, for Title August 16, 1999: Second-seeded Avenue and sixth-seeded Shady Lane By GARY OSTREGA A medium lofted [20 degrees] hybrid Russell Road came one step closer to in the Fanwood Old Men’s Softball Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times will work the best. Choke down on CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 winning its sixth-straight title by Association. After winning Game 1, The hybrid club is truly a utility the grip several inches. Using your tracking down third-seeded Hunter 15-9, and dropping Game 2, 2-1, the club. This category of equipment has sacrifice fly and an RBI single. Veter- the third then Joe DeFabio ripped an putting grip. Arch your wrists to alter taken the place of the difficult to hit the angle of the shaft to orient it more ans Neil Kaufman (3 runs scored, RBI single to ignite a three-run fourth long irons for the ease at which it can triple, 2 RBI) and Tim Walsh (2 runs to put the Investors up 7-5. Bellisima vertically like your putter. loft the ball with the trajectory to The ball is played further back in scored, RBI, double) each contrib- quickly regained the lead, 8-7, on hold the greens. It can be used from uted with a 3-for-5 evening. Todd RBI singles from Juchnik and Win- your stance. Lean towards the target the rough, long fairway approaches, slightly. This address position will Simo (RBI), Jon Lehberger (double) ter, and an RBI double from Garry. fairway bunkers, long par 3’s and and Nick Piscopo each donated a pair Doug Fisher (run scored) yanked an facilitate a downward hit to extract what this lesson is about, “the edge of ball from those difficult greenside of hits and a run scored. Corey Berger RBI single in the fifth and Garry the green chip”. went 2-for-2 with a run scored. added an RBI single in the sixth to put lies. Distance judgment is easily at- I first witnessed this playing with tained with a minimum amount of Bellisima totaled 19 hits but only the pizza men up, 10-7. Lee Trevino on Tour in 1978. He used two were for extra bases. Dan Samila The Investors needed to group a practice. As you progress you may a 5-wood like an 8-iron chip from a find it very effective, as well, on front had the big blast of the evening with bunch of hits and did with seven poor lie near the fringe. Using a put- a two-run shot into the trees in leftfield. singles to plate seven runs in the of green approaches and the runoffs ting grip and stroke, the ball came out featured on your better layouts. Dave Garry had an RBI double and a seventh but the rally was incited with of the bad lie perfectly and into the pair of RBI singles. Mike Juchnik Brian Dayton reaching safely on an Gary Ostrega PGA, a Westfield resi- hole. I have used this technique many dent, is the Teaching Pro at the Hyatt (RBI) scored on all three of his singles error. Berger and Steve Barba both times since then. You may have seen and Dave Winter went 3-for-5 with an singled, pitcher John Rachko wiggled Hills Golf Complex in Clark. Lessons Tiger using it as well. can be made by appointment at (732) RBI and a run scored. an RBI groundout to first and the rest The technique is simple to master. Kaufman tripled and scored on of the Investors followed suit to put 669-9100. Nies’ sac fly in the top of the first their team ahead, 14-10. inning but Bellisima’s Joe Santangelo The stunned pizza men failed to COSTELLO BLASTS HOMER, 3 RBI tied the score with an RBI single in threaten in the seventh, which Fred Lecomte (August 22, 2002 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times the bottom half. Walsh doubled and prompted Investor Kaufman to com- CHAOS AT FIRST BASE...St. Louis first baseman Joe Romash falls on top of St. scored in the second but the pizza ment, “Act like we are down! We do Thomas base runner Bob Stratton as he shoots safely underneath the tag. St. Luke Nips St. Steve men unloaded with four runs on four not have the hammer.” Avenue, 9-3, in Game 2 in the Watson Avenue “Glory Boys” hits, which included Dan Samila’s Neither team had the hammer for Fanwood Old Men’s Softball Asso- outlasted the highly improved Shady two-run homer, in the bottom of the the remainder of the game! ciation semifinals at LaGrande Park. Laners, 4-2, at Forest Road Park to inning. Investors 112 300 700 14 Since the Road “Gang” won Game 1, advance to the semifinals. In his two In Incomplete Game Nies smashed his two-run blast in Bellisima 140 311 000 10 11-4, they advanced to the finals to plate appearances, Brian Ciemniecki face the winner of top-seeded turned two singles into two doubles By FRED LECOMTE base in the second inning and Ulichny, Willoughby Road and fourth-seeded then was brought home both times by Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times from his leftfield position, performed Sun Valley. Clint Factor drilled a two- Phil Orsini, who had two RBI singles St. Luke’s hopes for victory and a a superb catch in the third. run double, Jordan Scher slapped an and a run scored in his two plate chance to share the top spot with St. “Early in the season, this team was RBI single and Mike Weckstein wal- appearances. Patrick in the Saints Division of the never considered to be a contender loped a three-run homer. August 19, 2003: St. Anne, with St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball but look at us now. We’re a group of August 15, 2000: Veterans’ Day first place in the Angels Division League had to wait another day when wily veterans that have to be reck- celebrations came early at Brookside wrapped up, ambushed the James mother nature had the final say, inter- oned with. Better yet, we’re the team Park for the well-seasoned Sun Tav- Gang with an 18-hit bombardment rupting the showdown with the fiery to beat. Three big games left. We win ern when they held off a spirited and upped its record to 18-3 with a St. Stephen’s express in the top of the out, we’re guaranteed first. Win one! Ferrara’s Auto Center, 7-5, in Game 3 15-7, victory at Brookside Park. Lou fifth inning. St. Luke recovered from We’re in second. As a matter of fact, to win the Scotch Plains Softball A Balestriere smacked a two-run homer, a 7-4 deficit in the third inning to grab we deserve to be in first,” said Luke Division Championship on the 31st an RBI triple and an RBI single. an 8-7 lead when play was halted at team captain Matt Fugett. Anniversary of the Woodstock Rock Mayor Marty Marks cracked a two- Farley Field in Scotch Plains on Au- Pete Costello sparked St. Stephen’s Festival. It was the second A Division run homer and Pat Enright went 3- gust 14. 11-hit rapping with a homer and a title in a row for most of the veterans, for-3 with a two-run homer, an RBI St. Luke rapped out 10 hits and was two-run double. Corey Woodring who played under the name of triple and a double. led by Anthony Blasi, who went 2- went 2-for-2, including an RBI Meyer’s Marauders. Mark Nies ripped for-2, including a two-run double, double, and Paul Fessock clubbed an a pair of RBI singles and launched a See photos of Sports: Rick Regenthal thumped an RBI RBI double. Rick Wustefeld doubled solo blast into the trees. double in his two at bats and Bruce and scored on an RBI sac fly and August 12, 2001: You really get on www.goleader.com Evans powered a two-run blast. Tom Dave Weischedle added an RBI single. Courtesy of Norman from Canoe Brook Country Club for The Westfield Leader and The Times your money’s worth when you watch Ulichny provided a triple and a single. Paul Bifani, Jimmy Barba, Bob ENJOYING A DAY ON THE FAIRWAYS…Pictured, left to right: Westfield Investors Savings/Bellisima a Vintage Base Ball – 1873 rules – Watson/Montrose Softball Gerardo Riepe, Mike Surberg and High School Athletic Director Ed Tranchina, Leader/Times Publisher Horace Marvin Scherb each had an RBI single Corbin, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School football Head Coach Steve Ciccotelli game featuring the Elizabeth Reso- St. Patrick/St. Jude Softball and Leader/Times Sports Editor/Assistant Publisher Dave Corbin tested their lutes and the Atlantic Base Ball Club St. Luke/St. Stephen Softball and Rob Zarafa contributed a hit. luck on the South Course at Canoe Brook Country Club in Summit on August 15. (ABBC) from Smithtown, Long Is- Evans snagged two line drives at third

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50+ DIVISION A (as of August 17): Awnings Galore 11, Iceman’s KMD 15, Associated Auto 14 TEAM W L Karaoke 9 Game 1: The Parts men went up 8- Bare Necessities 21 2 Commerce 21, Associated Silver 2 5 with six runs in the third but KMD Buffy’s Tavern 18 4 Awnings Galore 12 11 Creative 14, Associated Silver 7 scored nine in the fourth. AAP plated American Legion/LLG 10 13 Karl Grossmann and Bob Failla four in the seventh. Peter Byer and D&K Associates 9 14 with three hits each, and pitcher Tom Paul Taeschler delivered the big blows Iceman’s Karaoke 5 17 Lombardi led Creative Industries. Ron in KMD’s nine-run rally. Ed Quinn, 50+ DIVISION B: Brody, Rich Krov and Eliot Howell Kerry Gelb, Brian McDermott and TEAM W L had multiple hits for Associated. Dan Mulligan had three hits each. For SMC 19 4 Re/Max 11 12 Kilkenny 24, Associated Silver 7 AAP, Jack Helfrich (HR), Keith Northwestern Mutual 11 12 Associated had triples from Dave McDede and Joe Adase all had four KMD Tuning 10 13 Goodman, Ron Brody and Robert hits. Alan Schachman and Steve Adase Associated Auto Parts 6 17 Maley. Pete Ierino and Richie Krov had multiple hits. The Office 5 18 had two hits each. The Office 15, Northwestern 12 David B. Corbin (1999, 2000 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times SUPER SENIORS DIVISION: Commerce Bank 11, Creative 4 The Pub men exploded for seven REMEMBERING ONE OF THE BEST...Dom Deo excelled in football, wrestling, baseball and basketball but most of all, TEAM W L Creative Industries 14 2 Strong pitching by Felix Vales runs in the fourth. The Insurers re- he was a super coach, friend and family man. Kilkenny House 13 4 backed by a steady defense and strong gained the lead with five runs but the Commerce Bank 11 6 hitting from top to bottom led Com- Officers scored six in the seventh, Associated Auto Silver 3 14 merce. Creative scored two in the top highlighted by Dave Drechsel’s bases- LA Law 2 16 of the first and did not score again loaded triple. Drechsel went 4-for-4 Friends Remembering Dom Deo, Bare Necessities 17, Buffy’s 15 until two were out in the seventh. with four RBI. Mike DeChiaro went Harry Semple led Necessities with PLAYOFF RESULTS: 3-for-3 with three RBI. Winning four hits. Joe Massimino had three Awnings 14, Iceman’s Karaoke 6 pitcher Bill Hinkle was supported by hits, including a home run. Ed Awnings mounted a 23-hit attack. a one-error stellar defense. For the A Fine Coach and Super Person Belford, Tony Williams, Frank Pepe Fred Amado and Bruce Crawford had Insurers, Anthony Abbaleo had four “I met him coming into the Scotch and Larry Berra all had three hits. By DAVID B. CORBIN 13 or 14 at Hillside (High School). four hits each. Bob Rahnenfuhrer and hits, including a triple. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Plains (Softball) League. I wound Tom Lombardi was the defensive star. He was a fullback for the Hillside Tom Pasko homered for Awnings. D&K 5, American Legion/LLG 2 Dom Deo (1937-2008) – Please up getting picked up on a team where Comets football team. I used to watch The Office 15, Northwestern 14 see obituary and achievements on Dom was the pitcher. I followed him him play. He inspired me very much. St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Glen Zuhl’s single in the bottom of page 14 into the 50s league. But something He was a great athlete and one of the the seventh drove in Tom McNulty Scotch Plains resident Dom Deo, a that I think people don’t know is that greatest pitchers I’ve ever known. He with the winning run. The Office, well-known and respected member he still has football records at would never walk anybody,” said Softball League Standings: with a big seven-run outburst in the of the Union County (UC) Senior Montclair State,” said Keith Gib- Howie Jones, who played with Deo fourth led by Rich Goski’s bases clear- Softball League and former player in bons. in the St. Bart’s Softball League and teams jumping and jiving. Al Weber ing triple, went ahead 12-7. The In- the St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Soft- “Dom was a great guy. He kept the the Union County Senior Softball ANGELS DIVISION: scorched three balls to left and Pat surers regained the lead, 14-13, in (As of August 8:) ball League, passed away on August Union County Senior Softball League. Nigro laced four hits, including a the. Glen Zuhl and Vic Trindade paced 17. Additionally, Dom, who had been League running through his tireless “Dom Deo will be sincerely missed TEAM W L Pct The Office with four hits each. The St. Patrick 15 7 .682 double for St. Anne. a high school teacher and athletic work. He was a great family man and on many fronts. He was a mentor, a St. Luke 14 7 .667 St. Stephen 22, St. Matthew 2 Red shirts were flawless in the field. director, was a football and wrestling would bring them to many games. superb athlete and above all a gentle- St. Jude 14 9 .609 St. Stephen’s Howie Bialos chucked KMD 12, Associated Auto 2 coach at Scotch Plains-Fanwood As a teammate, he always made sure man on and off the field. I am deeply St. Joseph 11 11 .500 KMD wins series 2-0 St. Anne 10 13 .435 a gem, limiting the Mattmen to 10 (SPF) High School. sportsmanship was first and that we saddened by his passing. I played for hits. The Stephen’s offensive attack Awnings 18, Iceman’s 8 Deo played for Comcast had fun playing the game he loved. and with Dom since 2001, and any SAINTS DIVISION: was paced by homers by Dave Awnings wins series 2-0 TEAM W L Pct Cablevision (now Bare Necessities) He was also one heck of a high tribute I can think of will still fall Weischadle (2), Rob Camisa, Jason D& 6, American Legion/LLG 3 that dominated the UC Senior 50+ school wrestling official and offici- short,” commented Frank W. Pepe. St. Aloysius 12 10 .545 D&K wins series 2-0 St. Anthony 12 10 .545 Fiore and Pete Costello. Scott Smith League and also played for the Cre- ated many state final matches. He “Dom Deo was a true gentleman St. David 9 13 .409 and Keith Karyczak both went 3-for- Awnings 5, Buffy’s Tavern 4 ative Solutions team that dominated will greatly be missed by many of us and a wonderful human being. I first St. Matthew 7 15 .318 3 for St. Matt. Bob Grausam, Bob Rahnenfuhrer, St. Stephen 6 15 .286 the UC Senior 60+ league. He also who had the pleasure to know him. met him when we were both playing St. Aloysius 19, St. Anthony 6 Neil Grandstrand, Bruce Crawford, reported all the UC Senior Softball God Bless him!” Sincerely, Angelo in the St. Bart’s Softball League. I St. Luke 14, St. Jude 10 St. Aloysius and St. Anthony are in Fred Amado and Dave Waxtel all con- League results to all the local news- Corbo (friend and teammate) was impressed by his gentle, yet St. Luke continued its torrid late a dead heat for the Saints Division tributed two hits. Great defense, led by papers. Prior to the year 2000, he “Heaven’s team just got a little bit competitive nature. Dom enjoyed summer run for first. Matt Luke Fugett title. St. Al’s took the lead in the first Tom Pasko, kept Buffy’s off the played for the St. Bart’s Oldtimers better,” teammate and friend Brian winning, but how you played the felt the force, with three hits, includ- and never looked back. Kevin scoreboard in six of seven innings. Men’s Softball League. Williams said. “Dom was a great game was also very important to ing a homer. Bruce Evens also homered Woodring homered and Tom Bare Necessities 11, D&K 3 “He’s a great guy! He always was! teammate and a class act on and off him,” said Steve Ferro. “I was hon- and Tom Ulichny and Harry Semple Baldowski knocked in four runs on Rain-shortened game A great coach, everybody loved him. the field. He will truly be missed!” ored when he chose me to play on his each went 4-for-4 to lock up the vic- three hits. Skipper Joe Romash tripled. KMD Tuning vs. Re/Max (Rain out) It will be a loss for all of us, especially “I remember in high school, around Union County Senior Softball team. tory. Tom Straniero homered and had Rookie-again sensation Pat Enright SMC 7, The Office 0 (Forfeit) for the Union County League be- 69, 70, 71, and Dom was coaching I always enjoyed playing for him. three RBI, and Joe DiChiaro chipped knocked in three runs on two hits for LA Law 12, Associated Silver 5; cause he ran the show, kept it going, football. I didn’t make the team but The UCSSL will miss him greatly in three hits for the Jude cause. St. Anthony, and skipper Tony LA Law 5, Associated Silver 0 kept it up to snuff,” said Karl I tried out. He was a stickler in health and it will not be the same without St. Patrick 23, St. Anne 10 Perconte delivered a 4-for-4 night. LA Law turned the tables on Asso- Grossmann, who played with Dom in and fitness. He was always trying to him. All Dom’s former students, St. Anne’s skipper Joe McEvoy’s St. Joseph 18, St. David 6 ciated Auto. During the season, As- all three leagues. get a little extra out of everybody. He players and teammates will fondly brilliant defensive moves were no Dirty Dean Talcott’s St. Joseph sociated defeated LA Law in three of “I knew coach Deo since I was 15- was a good man. I will miss him,” remember Coach Deo!” match for acting Captain Kevin St squad showed they could do more four games. LA Law advanced to years-old. He was my high school said John Chupko of the St. Bart’s “Dom was an acknowledged leader Onge, who went a perfect 5-for-5, than throw a good tailgate. Ron Labin face Creative Industries in the semis. football coach, so I have gone back League. of his teammates,” said Bill Reichle. with a homer, as the Pats “Intention- and Walt Patrylo both homered for Commerce 15, Kilkenny House 5 with him for almost 40 years. He was “I am deeply saddened. To me, he “He was a molder of programs and an ally Walked” away with this one. the Joey’s, Tom Rutkowski rapped a Semifinals: Commerce turned four a teacher. He was a coach. He was just was like a father figure, my brother organizer supreme. Dom was an in- Also homering for Pats were Gus triple and Floyd Roberts and John double plays in helping Felix Vales to a heck of a human being. We are all and a friend,” said teammate Tony spiration to us all and a true friend of Alvarez (2), Al Betau, Kevin Spellman Deitch each went 4-for-4. Super Dave a complete game victory. Strong hit- going to miss him. We are all very sad Williams. “He is going to be greatly the softball community but more im- and Scott Curtis. However, it was Sal Rothenberg and Dan Nigro each went ting throughout the Commerce lineup by this,” said Tom Straniero (SPF missed.” portantly he was a rock solid family Gano’s mighty swings that had both 3-for-3 for St. David. kept Kilkenny off balance. graduate). “I’ve known Dom Deo since I was man. Dom was a Man’s Man.”

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PUBLIC NOTICE www.goleader.com PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS St. Patrick Jars St. Jude, 22-9, ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on NOTICE IS hereby given that at a meet- September 4, 2008, at 7:30 pm, in the ing of the Township Council of the Town- To Stay Atop Angels Division Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, ship of Scotch Plains, held on Tuesday, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, the Scotch August 12, 2008 the following ordinances CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Plains Zoning Board of Adjustment will entitled: hold a public hearing to consider the fol- son, but only his second standout Jude centerfielder Roth manufactured ORDINANCE TO AMEND lowing appeal: SALARY ORDINANCE NO. one.” a double play by nailing a stray run- Roger Daudelin, for Variances to per- 06-01 ADOPTED JANUARY Damon Roth provided the most ner off first base after snagging a line mit the construction of a new garage at 10, 2006 ESTABLISHING clout for the Judes with a solo homer drive and Straniero made a fine grab property located at 2334 Lyde Place, Block SALARIES AND WAGES FOR and a two-run double, while scoring at the centerfield fence. Gano made 3602, Lot 12, R3-A Zone from the follow- MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ing sections of the Scotch Plains Town- twice. Tom Straniero cracked an RBI the Pats’ play of the evening with a AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ship Zoning Ordinance: triple and scored twice. Joe DeChiaro running grab in leftfield. ORDINANCE NO. 25-200 Section 23-2.3(l)4-Regulations Appli- ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 27, (run scored) smacked an RBI double “I almost misjudged it at first. I cable to All Zones-Garages; Minimum 2005 ESTABLISHING SALA- and an RBI sacrifice fly, and Ed thought it was over my head,” Gano Required: 12 feet by 20 feet; Proposed: 10 RIES AND WAGES FOR CER- feet by 20 feet Villaverde doubled, singled and said. TAIN MUNICIPAL EMPLOY- Section 23-3.4D-Detached Secondary scored once, while seasoned veteran Straniero hammered his RBI triple EES Buildings-Side Setback; Minimum Re- John Chupko (run scored) went 2- and DeChiaro added his RBI sac fly quired: 5 feet; Proposed: 3.32 feet AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND for-2 and added some baffling base to give Jude a 2-0 lead in the first but ORDINANCE NO. 03-07 ES- All interested persons may be present TABLISHING SALARIES AND running. Mike McLane poked an RBI the Pats pounded out five runs on six and be heard. WAGES FOR CERTAIN MU- double, Harry Hopler tapped an RBI hits, highlighted by Spellman’s two- The file pertaining to this application is in David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times NICIPAL EMPLOYEES the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- single and John DeProspero scored run blast, in the bottom of the inning. BLASTING THE “LONG BALL”...St. Jude slugger, Damon Roth, was one of six ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch were adopted on second and final read- once. McLane looped an RBI double in the players to whack a home run in the 21-9, St. Patrick triumph. Pat men Al Betau, Plains and is available for public inspec- ing. Some brilliant fielding plays may second and Chupko found his way Keith Gibbons, Kevin Spellman, Kevin St. Onge and Jack Kennedy also had tion during regular office hours. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS have been overshadowed by some home in the third to narrow the score round trippers Barbara Horev, Secretary Barbara Riepe Zoning Board of Adjustment Township Clerk defensive mental lapses; however, to 5-4, but Gibbons unloaded his three- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 8/21/08, The Times Fee: $28.56 1 T - 8/21/08, The Times Fee: $27.54 run homer and St. Onge added his PUBLIC NOTICE two-run shot to up the Pats’ lead to NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOROUGH OF FANWOOD 10-4. After each team traded a run in the The New Jersey Economic Development Authority will hold a public hearing at its Notice is hereby given that ORDINANCE regular meeting on September 9, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at its offices at 36 West State Street, NO. 08-13-R fourth, the roof caved in for the Judes Trenton, New Jersey to discuss and take action with respect to various applications for AN ORDINANCE AMENDING when the Pats pelted the outfield with private activity bond financing, including, but not limited to, the following application: CHAPTER 160 OF THE CODE 11 runs on 12 hits, which included OF THE BOROUGH OF Betau’s and Kennedy’s home runs, Project Applicant (& Address): American Water Capital Corp. FANWOOD PROVIDING FOR 1025 Laurel Oak Road CURBSIDE BULK WASTE RBI triples from Gibbons and Alvarez, Voorhees, New Jersey 08043 COLLECTION AND TO RE- a two-run double from Dunn and Operators of Project (& Address): New Jersey-American Water Company NUMBER FORMER SECTION doubles from Bernstein and Glod. 131 Woodcrest Road 160-6 TO SECTION 160-8 DeChiaro punched an RBI double, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003 and the amendment thereto was passed and adopted on the second and final read- Roth ripped a two-run double and Project Address: Various counties and municipalities throughout the State of New ing at a meeting of the Mayor and Council Hopler hacked an RBI single in the Jersey, including, but not limited to: Township of Absecon, of the Borough of Fanwood held on Au- seventh for St. Jude. Township of Egg Harbor, Township of Galloway, City of Northfield Introducing, by Popular Demand gust 12, 2008. in Atlantic County; Township of Cinnaminson, Township of This Ordinance shall take effect imme- St. Jude 211 10 0 4 9 Delran, Township of Moorestown, Township of Mt. Laurel in diately after final passage and publication St. Patrick 505 10 (11) x 22 Burlington County; Township of Cherry Hill, Township of Haddon Kitchens & Baths as required by law. Heights, Township of Magnolia, Borough of Somerdale, Town- Eleanor McGovern PUBLIC NOTICE ship of Voorhees, in Camden County; Township of Middle, City Borough Clerk of Ocean City, Upper Township in Cape May County; Township TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 1 T - 8/21/08, The Times Fee: $19.89 of Millburn in Essex County; Township of Deptford, Township of Building Yesteryear Today ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT West Deptford, City of Woodbury in Gloucester County; Town of PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on Clinton, Township of Clinton, Borough of Flemington, Borough of SEPTEMBER 4, 2008, at 7:30 pm, in the Frenchtown, Township of Readington, Township of Union in 908-232-6380 www.simpsonsbuilders.com TOWN OF WESTFIELD Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Hunterdon County; Township of East Windsor, Borough of PLANNING BOARD Scotch Plains, New Jersey, the Scotch Princeton, Township of Princeton in Mercer County; Township of The Westfield Planning Board will meet Plains Zoning Board of Adjustment will Cranbury, Township of Edison, Township of Piscataway, Town- on September 4, 2008, 7:30 p.m. in Coun- hold a public hearing to consider the fol- ship of South Brunswick in Middlesex County; Township of cil Chambers in the Westfield Municipal lowing appeals: Aberdeen, Borough of Allenhurst, City of Asbury Park, Township Hye-Young Choi of Colt’s Neck, Township of Middletown, Township of Neptune, Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, Andrew Schaaf, 2108 Algonquin Drive, New Jersey to hear and consider the fol- City of Oceanport, Borough of Tinton Falls, Township of Wall in #1 REALTOR, Total Production 11 Years! Block 8504, Lot 14, R-3 Zone, for permis- Monmouth County; Borough of Mendham, Township of Long Hill lowing application: sion to renovate an existing bathroom and NJAR® Circle of Excellence Platinum Level 2002-2007 in Morris County; Township of Bay Head, Township of Brick, 08-07(V) Mark Marotta, 634 Stirling extend it into the existing garage, decreas- Township of Dover, Township of Howell, Township of Lakewood Direct Line 908-301-2015 Place, Block 4001, Lot 14.01 & 14.02, ing the garage size to 10 feet 6 inches x 17 in Ocean County; Township of Bedminster, Borough of Bound seeks approval of Minor Subdivision with feet 2 inches which will require a Variance Brook, Township of Bridgewater, Township of Franklin, Town- www.hye-youngchoi.net [email protected] variances. Applicant proposes to convey pursuant to Section 23-2.3 whereby all ship of Hillsborough, Borough of Manville, Township of Mont- 200 square feet of lot area from existing lot one-family, two-family dwellings, gomery, Borough of Peapack & Gladstone, Borough of Raritan, 14.02 to lot 14.01. Applicant seeks vari- townhouses and condominiums shall in- Borough of South Bound Brook, Township of Warren, Borough of ance relief from the following Sections of clude an enclosed private garage of not Watchung in Somerset County; Township of Clark, Township of the Land Use Ordinance: less than 12 feet x 20 feet. Cranford, Borough of Fanwood, City of Linden, Borough of New C.40:55D-70 c variances re- Eula Andrews, for renewal of a Tempo- Mountainside, City of Plainfield, Borough of Roselle, Township of quested for Lot 14.01 rary Operating Permit to continue to allow Scotch Plains, Township of Springfield, City of Summit, Town of §11.12E6 - requires a side yard setback the Applicant to board veterans in her Westfield in Union County; Town of Belvedere, Township of of 10 feet. Present is 10 feet. Proposed is home which is located at 441 Hunter Av- Washington, Township of White in Warren County. 9 feet. enue, Scotch Plains, Block 00503, Lot 22. Maximum Amount of Issue Requested: Not exceeding $150,000,000 §12.04F3f - requires a maximum floor Permission, if granted, is pursuant to Sec- elevation of porch above grade of 3.5 feet. tion 23-4.3 of the Zoning Ordinance allow- Description of Project: Financing is sought for the refunding of the Authority‘s Proposed is + 5 feet. ing for temporary permission for a period existing Water Facilities Bonds (NJ-American Water Com- §12.04F3g - allows a maximum height of three (3) years. pany, Inc. Project) Series 1994-A, (Elizabethtown Water of 15 feet for a porch that is permitted by Company Project – 1997 Series A), (Elizabethtown Water porch exclusion. Proposed is 16.5 feet Carl Orr, for a Variance to permit the Company Project – 1997 Series B) and (Elizabethtown and 22 feet at the gazebo end of porch. construction of a six (6) foot fence in nomi- Water Company Project – 2002 Series A), which were used New C.40:55D-70 c variances re- nally what is known as the front yard area to finance the improvements to both sources of water supply quested for Lot 14.02 at property located at 1086 Raritan Road, and water distribution pipeline networks and for construc- §11.12E6 - requires a side yard setback Block 14501, Lot 18, R-1 Zone from the tion of water treatment facilities located in various counties of 10 feet. Present is 11.16 feet. Proposed following section of the zoning ordinance: and municipalities throughout the State of New Jersey is 9 feet. Section 23-2.3(o)-Regulations Appli- §11.12E2A - requires a minimum lot cable To All Zones-Fences; Allowed: 4 At the meeting, members of the public may appear in person or by attorney to express area of 7,200 square feet. Present if 6,500 feet in front yard; Proposed: 6 feet in front their views, which may either be provided orally or may be submitted in writing at the square feet. Proposed is 6,300 square yard Authority’s address above, concerning the proposed issuance of bonds and the location and nature of the Project to be financed thereby. feet. All interested persons may be present §12.04F1 - allows a maximum coverage and be heard. PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND FINANCINGS OF THE NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC by buildings and above ground structures The file pertaining to this application is in DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ARE NOT OBLIGATIONS OF THE STATE OF NEW of 20%. Proposed is 20.2%. the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- JERSEY, NOR ANY COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY THEREOF. Open House: Sunday, August 24th 1-4PM • 178 Herbert Avenue Application deemed complete August ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch 13, 2008. 120 day decision date Decem- Funding for such financings are secured privately through conventional lending Fanwood…Charming storybook colonial in move-in condition. 3 BR, 1 ½ Plains and is available for public inspec- sources. ber 11, 2008. tion during regular office hours. BTHS. Many improvements: new furnace, wndws, roof, landscp, drvwy, fence, Variances, waivers or exceptions from Barbara Horev, Secretary This notice is published in accordance with the public notice requirements of Section brk patio. Beau décor, w/ built-ins, archways, hardwood flrs, Quaint screen certain site plan details or relief from re- Zoning Board of Adjustment 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. porch. Rec Rm. Close to town, park and transportation. $499,900. quirements may be sought as appropri- 1 T - 8/21/08, The Times Fee: $42.84 1 T - 8/21/08, The Leader/The Times Fee: $121.38 ate. Plans and application are on file in the PUBLIC NOTICE Westfield Office office of the Town Engineer, 959 North BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and Open House: Saturday, 8/23 1-4PM NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF 209 Central Avenue may be seen Monday through Friday from ORDINANCE 08-14-R 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 815 North Ave. West, Westfield AND PUBLIC HEARING 908-233-5555 Ext. 169 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Kenneth B. Marsh © 2008 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Secretary An ordinance was introduced by the An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. 1 T - 8/21/08, The Leader Fee: $46.92 Mayor and Council of the Borough of Charming Arts & Crafts style colonial w/3BR, 1.1BA, Fanwood on August 12, 2008. Copies of updated kitchen, cherry cabs & granite. Updated bath, this ordinance can be obtained without cost in the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood wonderful enclosed porch, open floor plan. Dir: North Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours Ave. West of Lord & Taylor, East of Dudley. of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through
Friday.  $525,000 This ordinance amends the definition of  lot frontage in Chapter 184 of the Code of  the Borough of Fanwood.  This ordinance is scheduled for public  hearing and adoption on September 9,  2008, at 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough  Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood,  Basking Ridge / Bernardsville Office New Jersey.  (908) 766-0808 • www.Burgdorff.com Eleanor McGovern  Borough Clerk  1 T - 8/21/08, The Times Fee: $21.42

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Julian was born in Newark, N.J. imagination and nurture his creativity. Mr. Lanza had worked for was offered on Saturday, Au- on November 27, 1909, son of the late He was a keen observer, always jotting Was Coach and Director of Phys Ed many years as a deliveryman gust 16, at the Holy Trinity John and Antoinette (Dobrowolski) down notes and ideas for further in- Dominick Deo, Jr., 71, of Scotch school records today, a Metropolitan in and around the Westfield Roman Catholic Church in Kuszynski. vestigation. Julian always managed to Plains died on Sunday, August 17, at wrestling champion and a catcher on area. He also served in the Westfield. Burial took place Julian and his wife, Evelyn, moved incorporate his own life experiences the Center For Hope in Scotch Plains the baseball team. He was inducted United States Army during at Fairview Cemetery in to Bloomington in 1987 following and observations into the fabric of his with his family by his side. Raised in into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame World War II. Westfield. their retirement, he as an architect in work. He leaves behind an unfinished Hillside, Dom moved to Scotch Plains in 1974. He was the son of the late Arrangements were under private practice in Westfield and she manuscript on the psychology of space 36 years ago. Dom received his master’s degree Anthony and Martina Lanza. Frank C. Lanza the direction of the Dooley as financial assistant to the dean of as its delineation reflects the designer Dom was a four-sport athlete in from Kean University. He began his Surviving are a son, Colonial Home, 556 the School of Education at Rutgers, and the inhabitant. baseball, basketball, wrestling and career at Irvington High School, fol- Patrick Lanza; a sister, Josephine Westfield Avenue in Westfield. the State University of New Jersey in Julian is survived by his loving football at Hillside High School, lowed by Governor Livingston in Ber- Gonnella, and a brother, Joseph August 21, 2008 New Brunswick. wife of 40 years, Evelyn Stauffer where he graduated in 1955. In his keley Heights and Scotch Plains- Lanza. Julian was awarded his degree in Couzens; two daughters, Judy (John) senior year, he earned All-Union Fanwood High School. He also A sister, Anna, predeceased him Timothy Black, II, 16 architecture in 1934 from Rensselaer Smitka of Swansboro, N.C. and Dona County honors in baseball and foot- coached football and wrestling at each Timothy Black, II, 16, of Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. Couzens of Freehold; a stepdaughter, ball. Dom played minor league base- school. Elaine Caulfield, 85 Mountainside passed away on Tues- After working for a major architec- Susan (Roland) Coté of Bloomington, ball for the St. Louis Cardinals orga- He was employed as director of Elaine Caulfield, 85, of Fanwood day, August 12. tural firm in New York City, Julian Ind.; his grandchildren, Dona Michele nization right out of high school, as physical education for the South Or- died on Thursday, August 14, at The Tim graduated from Deerfield settled into private practice in (Richard) Daesner, Leanne Morrison, well as semi-pro football for the Jer- ange/Maplewood Board of Educa- Chelsea at Fanwood. School in Mountainside and currently Westfield. He was an active fellow of Robert Morrison, Michael (Jennifer) sey City Giants in 1965. tion for 20 years before retiring in Born in Clifton, she had resided in was a student at Governor Livingston the American Institute of Architects Zazzarino and Amy (Philip) A veteran of the United States Army 1996. His office was located at Co- Scotch Plains since 1954, moving to High School in Berkeley Heights, and served as chairman of the New Kronenthal; his great-grandchildren, in the 82nd Airborne, Dom was a lumbia High School. Fanwood five years ago. where he was a member of the wres- Jersey Committee on Building Laws Alexis Daesner, Hannah Daesner, graduate of Montclair State Univer- Dom was an avid softball player Mrs. Caulfield had been a salesper- tling team. and Regulations. Lindsay Dickerson and Marin sity, where he was an All-American throughout his life, playing more than son for the Westfield Service League He played in the Mountainside He was a member of the National Zazzarino, and several nephews and football player and still holds many 2,500 games during his career. He Consignment Shop in Westfield for Youth Baseball League, being Council of Architectural Registration nieces. later became a founder, player, man- 15 years before retiring in 1998. She coached by his father. Boards and also was licensed in Con- He was preceded in death by his Freida Buchalter, 102 ager and commissioner for the Union was a member of the Immaculate Surviving are his parents, Timothy necticut, New York and Pennsylvania. parents, his brother, Alexander County Senior Softball Association. Freida Rubenstein Buchalter (née Heart of Mary Roman Catholic and Eileen M. Donegan Black; his Julian additionally served on the Kuszynski; his sister, Stella Surviving are his wife, Judith Ann; Church in Scotch Plains. brother, Thomas, and sister, Breanne; Westfield Board of Appeal, the Joint (Kuszynski) Augenstein, and his Shuster) of Media, Pa. died on Satur- a son, Derek; two daughters, Suzan day, August 16, at Bryn Mawr Hospi- Her husband, Ryan M. Caulfield, his grandparents, Bill and Kathleen Civic Committee and the Mayor’s Com- grandson, Darren Dickerson. Boeck and her husband, Scott, and predeceased her in 2003. Black and Mary Morley, and his aunts mittee on Culture and Beautification. The immediate family will join to- tal in Bryn Mawr, Pa. She was 102 Kimberley Myers and her husband, years old. Surviving are two sons, Michael and uncles, Terry and Billy Kirste He was a Rotarian with senior ac- gether with close friends for a private Matt; three sisters, Josephine Caulfield and Patrick Caulfield, and and their children, Jennifer, Stephanie tive classification. His practice in- memorial service honoring his life. Born in Poland, Mrs. Buchalter Giuffredo, Pauline Jazikoff and had lived in the Bronx, N.Y., Brook- five grandchildren. and Samantha, Kelly Nealis and her cluded residential, commercial and The family requests that contributions Dolores Tardif; his mother-in-law, A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 children, Ryan, Timothy and Meghan, public architectural design projects. be made in memory of Julian W. lyn, N.Y. and North Miami Beach, Ann D’Andrea, and his granddaugh- Fla. before moving to Media 11 years a.m. on Monday, August 25, at the Colleen and Noreen Donegan, Mary One of his proudest and most admired Couzens to Hospice of Bloomington ter, Brooke Sydney Boeck. Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Theresa and Larry Weil and their son, design achievements was the Echo Hospital, P.O. Box 1149, Bloomington, ago. The funeral will be held at 9 a.m. Mrs. Buchalter was predeceased 1571 Martine Avenue in Scotch Thomas Joseph, and Auntie Bridie Lake Church of Christ in Westfield. Ind. 47402. tomorrow, Friday, August 22, from Plains. Interment will follow at St. Timony. Julian was a man of varied interests. Arrangements have been entrusted by her husbands, Morris Rubenstein the Memorial Funeral Home, 155 and Sol Buchalter. Joseph’s Cemetery in Toms River. His grandfather, Thomas J. In particular, he had a passion for to the care of the Nathan Butler Fu- South Avenue in Fanwood. A Funeral Visitation will take place from 8:30 Donegan, and his Uncle Tony and tennis, and enjoyed competing and neral Home in Worthington, Ind. Surviving are three sons, Jerry Mass will take place at 10 a.m. at the Rubenstein of Gladwynne, Pa., Walter to 9:30 a.m. on Monday at the Memo- Uncle Buddy predeceased him. following professional tennis well into Online condolences to the bereaved Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman rial Funeral Home, 155 South Av- A Funeral Mass was offered on his retirement years. He also was a family may be directed to: Rubenstein of South Egremont, Mass. Catholic Church, 1571 South Martine and Dr. Melvin Rubenstein of enue in Fanwood. Thursday, August 14, at the Our Lady musician, having studied the violin as www.forevercare.org. Avenue in Scotch Plains. Entomb- In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church a young man, and was an active mem- August 21, 2008 Westfield; two sisters, Shirley Kraft ment will follow at Fairview Cem- of Philadelphia, Pa. and Bernice tions may be made to the Westfield in Mountainside. Interment took place etery on East Broad Street in Service League, 114 Elmer Street, on Friday, August 15, at Saint Maj. Salvatore J. Cuoco, 88, Had Held Wachter of Atlanta, Ga.; 10 grand- Westfield. children and 14 great-grandchildren. Westfield, N.J. 07090. For additional Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to information or to express condo- Arrangements were by the Higgins Army Positions Throughout the World Services were held on Monday, 9 p.m. today, Thursday, August 21, at August 18, at Menorah Chapels at lences, please visit and Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home the funeral home. For more informa- www.fanwoodmemorial.com. in Westfield. Longtime Union County resident then First Lieutenant Cuoco held a Millburn in Union. Interment fol- August 21, 2008 Major Salvatore J. Cuoco U.S.A. variety of positions including infan- tion or to express condolences, please August 21, 2008 lowed at Wellwood Cemetery in visit www.fanwoodmemorial.com. (ret.), 88, passed away on Tuesday, try company commander and intelli- Pinelawn, N.Y. August 21, 2008 August 12, at his winter home, Shell gence officer. Donations in Mrs. Buchalter’s Point Village, in Fort Myers, Fla. In September 1951, Major Cuoco memory may be made to the Martin Dom Deo Tribute Education News Born to Francesco and Carmella married Nancy Chiafaro, daughter of Run Retirement Community of Me- Cuoco in Passaic on Sep- Daniel and Catharine Chiafaro dia, Pa. on Page 11 tember 27, 1919, he was the of Westfield. He was assigned August 21, 2008 fifth of six children. After as commanding officer of K graduating high school in Company and promoted to 1939, he was accepted into captain. In 1953, he was reas- Arts Workshops for Autistic the Glendale School of Aero- signed to Fort Jackson, S.C. nautics in California. as an infantry instructor. Two From 1940 to 1943, Major years later, he was sent to the Community Resumes in Fall Cuoco worked for the Dou- Republic of Korea to train Ko- glas Aircraft Corp. He en- rean infantry personnel. NEW BRUNSWICK – VSA Arts- are an ideal medium through which listed in the Army Air Corps In 1956 he returned to the sponsored parent/child workshops in to develop and retain a wide variety in 1943 and was stationed at Salvatore Cuoco United States and was as- music, movement and art for children of skills essential to personal growth Shepard Field, Tex. He then signed to Fort Indiantown with autism or autistic behaviors will and academic success. attended Texas Technical Institute for Gap in Pennsylvania. In 1960 he again resume in September. Ten weekly sessions will provide continued education in aeronautical deployed overseas to the 163rd Mili- Workshops will be held on Satur- young people with experiences in the theory and mathematics. tary Intelligence Battalion in Verona. days, September 27 to November 29, visual and performing arts that en- Major Cuoco was transferred from Major Cuoco retired from the United in New Brunswick, Morristown, hance creative abilities and foster the the Air Corps and sent to Infantry States Army in 1963 and took a posi- Waldwick and Mullica Hill. development of behavioral, cogni- Officer Training at Fort Benning, Ga. tion with Metropolitan Life Insur- The program, now in its 26th year, tive and motor abilities. Upon graduation, he was commis- ance Company. He settled with his is sponsored by VSA Arts of New Young people, ages 3 to 17, are sioned a second lieutenant and sta- wife in Westfield, where they lived Jersey (VSA/NJ), a non-profit, state- invited to participate. Registration will tioned in the Philippines. In Septem- from 1963 to 1998. Major and Mrs. wide organization dedicated to pro- be accepted on a first-come, first- ber of 1946, he was transferred to the Cuoco then relocated to Scotch Plains. moting the creative power in children served basis. headquarters of the 24th Division in Major Cuoco had the honor of be- with disabilities. Music and movement and art work- For children with autism, the arts shops will be offered in New FRESH FACES…Incoming students from Lincoln School’s inaugural class Kokura, Japan. From 1948 to 1950, ing named Grand Marshal of the recently got to meet and greet Principal Audrey Zavetz and her staff, who helped Westfield Memorial Day Parade in Brunswick. Art workshops with Karen Hess will be offered in serve cold treats at the PTO’s first fundraiser held at Rita’s Ice. The event drew 2005. He was a food connoisseur Collin Callahan Named large crowds in support of Westfield’s youngest students and the town’s new early who enjoyed travel, fishing and spend- Waldwick. Art workshops also will childhood learning center opening this September. Pictured are Mrs. Zavetz, far ing time with his family. To Fairfield Dean’s List be offered in Morristown. Drama, left, teachers and the school nurse with the incoming kindergarteners. Major Cuoco is survived by his wife WESTFIELD – Fairfield Univer- music and movement workshops will of 57 years, Nancy; his children, Daniel sity, a comprehensive Jesuit univer- be offered in Mullica Hill. Christopher Hild Interns Cuoco and his wife, Silvia, of Nutley, sity in Fairfield, Conn., has announced VSA/NJ is co-sponsored by the Two WHS Grads Earn Kathy Gilmartin of Westfield, Gina the names of students for the Dean’s Middlesex County Cultural and Heri- Dean’s List Status At Department of State Barfield of Fort Myers, Fla. and Gun- List for the Spring 2008 semester. tage Commission. The United Way of WESTFIELD – Pursuing a major Central Jersey, Magyar Bank Chari- WESTFIELD – Two Westfield in Administration of Justice and a nery Sergeant John Cuoco U.S.M.C., Collin Callahan of Westfield was High School alumni, Diana currently serving in Iraq, and his wife, named to the dean’s list. Collin in- table Foundation and The Chancy minor in Spanish at George Washing- Memorial Foundation, Inc. have made Goodman and Courtney Phillips, ton University, Christopher Hild, a Laurie, of Tucson, Ariz.; his grand- tends to major in Finance. He is the have made the Union College children, Gregory Cuoco, Shannon and son of Michael and Dianne Callahan. funding possible, along with the New 2005 graduate of Westfield High Jersey State Council on the Arts/De- Dean’s List. School, was named to the dean’s list John Gilmartin and Ellie and Cole Diana is a 2006 graduate of Barfield, as well as a brother, Russ Vanderbilt Names Yee partment of State, a partner agency of for the spring 2008 semester. the National Endowment for the Arts. Westfield High School. As the immediate past president of Cuoco, and a sister, Anne Scancarella. Courtney is a 2007 graduate of Services for Major Cuoco will be To Spring Dean’s List There is a $30 registration fee for the Student Ambassadors, he continues WESTFIELD — Michael Yee of families whose children receive class Westfield High School. as an active member, as well as serving held at 6 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, Au- In order to be named to the dean’s gust 22, at the Dooley Colonial Home, Westfield has qualified for the dean’s placement. Fee waivers are available. as campus liaison between George Ma- list for the College of Arts and Sci- For information and registration list at Union College, a student must son University and the United States 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. A have attended classes for the entire memorial service will be conducted ences at Vanderbilt University. applications, contact the VSA Arts of Department of State. Working with To qualify for the dean’s list stu- New Jersey, located at 703 Jersey academic year and completed three various campus groups, he helps to at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 23, courses during each of the three at the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic dents must receive grades equivalent Avenue, New Brunswick, N.J. 08901. coordinate opportunities for members to a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale for the semester. Those interested can call (732) 745- terms with no fewer than eight of the university to interact with repre- Church in Westfield. courses in the index. He or she must In lieu of flowers, donations may Michael is the son of Dr. G. Yee and 3885 or e-mail [email protected]. The sentatives from the State Department. Dr. L. Tosiello. application deadline is September 9. have maintained an overall index of Christopher also recently com- be made in his memory to Hope Hos- 3.5 or greater. pice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort pleted a summer internship with the Myers, Fla. 33908. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 21, 2008 Page 15 Performing Arts Classes At NJ Youth Theatre in Fall AREA – Following successful Silkscreens by Graham Lustig, summer runs of the musicals 1776 Nightingale in the Nutcracker, Con- and Midnight Madness at the New certo Borocco by George Jersey Performing Arts Center Balanchine, A Midsummer Night’s (NJPAC), Cynthia Meryl, artistic di- Dream and Romeo and Juliet, cho- rector of the New Jersey Youth The- reographed by Septime Weber. atre (NJYT), is proud to announce Evan Edwards, NJYT tap instruc- NJYT’s 17th season of professional tor, has studied, performed and classes in the performing arts begin- taught theatre arts all over the U.S. ning the week of October 14. and Europe. His performance cred- NJYT will hold registration ses- its number more than 60, and in- sions for drama, voice, musical the- clude the premiere cast of Miss atre and dance classes at its studio at Saigon (in Germany) and the North 172 West Westfield Avenue in American premiere of I and Albert. Roselle Park on Wednesdays and Kathryn Cuca returns to NJYT Thursdays, September 3, 4, 24 and for her fifth year as an acting in- 25 from 4 to 8 p.m. structor. A graduate of Boston Uni- NJYT’s beginner, intermediate, versity, she currently teaches the- and advanced acting classes con- atre workshops for children, young centrate on improvisation, charac- adults and adults, and participates MEDIEVAL TIMES…Westfield performers put on Henry IV, Part 1 at the ter development and scene study. in independent theatre projects and Westfield Memorial Library during a “Know The Show” presentation. This FAIRYTALE ENDING…Teenagers from the local area participate in yearlong The program offers three levels of films. Ms. Cuca presided over Bos- raucous comedy follows Prince Hal and the ever-fallible Sir John Falstaff. community workshops, often with revolving casts, affording multiple opportunities Musical Theatre instruction focus- ton-based theatre group Athena’s to perform. Above is a recent production of Cinderella by Pineda Summer Conser- ing on song selection and interpre- Players from 2000-2003 and led vatory, performed at the Cranford Dramatic Club. Pictured, left to right, are: Aleta tation, ensemble work, voice and the company to a number of awards Henry IV Promises Sword Nadolny, fairy godmother; Cara Costa, Cinderella; Zach Love, Prince Charming; musical theatre movement. and recognitions. Ryan Kiel, the King, and Liz Griesmer, the Queen. Ms. Meryl, a professional actress Along with NJYT executive di- in the New York and national the- rector and Broadway veteran Ted Fights, Kilts, Ancient Music atre arena for 35 years, oversees all Agress, Ms. Meryl has stage-di- WESTFIELD – Troupe of Friends, Director Joe Penczak has gathered TAKE THE STAGE classes and teaches advanced act- rected and produced more than 35 a local non-profit theatre company together 21 actors to produce an array ing, all musical theatre classes and NJYT productions. composed largely of Westfield resi- of beautiful costumes, gorgeous scen- WF Dad Plays Evil Evremonde private voice. NJYT has won a number of awards dents, is presenting its third annual ery and comic characters who tell the James Campodonico returns to including: the New Jersey “Tony” production of free Shakespeare in the story of Hal and Falstaff as they fight On Broadway in Tale of Two Cities NJYT as musical director and piano for “Best Musical Revival;” “Best Park. This year’s show is the raucous, for truth, honesty and the occasional accompanist. Mr. Campodonico Stage Director of a Musical,” and historical/comedy, Henry IV, Part 1, mug of wine. By SUSAN M. DOUGHERTY before the show’s premiere, Mr. taught vocal music for 33 years in Music Theatre International Award and it will take place this weekend. Memorial Field in the Memorial Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Minski got to read the narration and the New Jersey public school sys- of Excellence. NJYT receives fund- William Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Pool Complex on North Scotch Plains WESTFIELD – Westfield resident played various roles to help the po- tem and acted as musical director to ing from the National Endowment Part 1 follows the apprenticeship of Avenue in Westfield will serve as the Les Minski has traded in his self- tential backers of the show get the over 100 musical productions. An for the Arts, the Geraldine R. Dodge good Prince Hal, a young man slated stage for Henry IV, Part 1 on Friday, proclaimed moniker of “Mr. Mom” flavor of the musical. accomplished composer, his musi- Foundation, and from the N.J. State to become king, and his incorrigible August 22, at 5 p.m. and at 4 p.m. on for the title “The most evil man in “We held the readings at the cal Between The Lines premiered at Council on the Arts. and lovable scoundrel knight, Sir John Saturday, August 23, and Sunday, France.” As the Marquis St. Marriott Marquis in NYC and other Luna Stage in Montclair and re- New Jersey Youth Theatre classes Falstaff. Set in medieval times, when August 24. People are encouraged to Evremonde in Broadway’s A Tale of venues on Monday nights, the ceived the New Jersey “Tony” Award are designed to prepare young per- the actual events took place, the pro- bring picnic blankets and chairs for Two Cities, the musical that pre- evening that in the theatre is tradi- for “Best Musical Score” of the formers for auditions and the pro- duction features traditional medieval this free event. Admission is free, and viewed in Manhattan on Tuesday, tionally ‘dark’ so that professional year from drama critic Peter Filichia fessional stage. clothing, men in kilts, sword fights, the rain location is the community August 19, he plays a man who, in actors, recording artists and night of the Star-Ledger. Students develop the confidence and ancient Welsh, Scotch and En- room in the Westfield Town Hall at Mr. Minski’s words, “has no redeem- club performers could lend their tal- Corinne Mucha will teach ballet and tenacity needed not only to pur- glish music. 425 East Broad Street. ing qualities whatsoever.” ents,” he said. and jazz at NJYT for her second sue a career in theatre, but also to face Before this Broadway debut, how- After the producers heard Mr. year. Trained in ballet at The any challenge in life. For information ™ ever, Mr. Minski Minski’s different Princeton School of Ballet and on NJYT, visit njyouththeatre.org, POPCORN did not fully pur- voices, he was in- American Repertory Ballet (ARB), call (908) 233-3200, or e-mail at sue his passion for vited to formally Ms. Mucha’s ARB credits include [email protected]. Pineapple Express: drama. “You can’t audition for the plan on support- Evremonde role, Punch Drunk ing a family if you which he secured are a full-time ac- for the Saratoga, One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent tor,” he told The Fla., out-of-town Westfield Leader premiere last By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER Grabbing a few bags of the title and The Times in spring. 2 and 1/2 popcorns marijuana, they take it on the lam. This a telephone inter- Evremonde, Lest you fear that Pineapple Ex- leads, just for starters, to a night in the view during a re- evil personified, press and other films of its ilk are signs woods and a donnybrook with middle- hearsal break represents the that the apocalypse is nigh, take heart, man Red (Danny R. McBride). There days before the worst of the aris- Pops. Yep, we’ve been here before. will be blood. opening. tocracy during the What’s old is again new. While I’d like It is at this point that the movie The dream of French Revolu- to take credit for dubbing this stuff abandons any semblance of good taste doing profes- tion. Mr. Minski “The New Raunchiness,” those with a and takes its scandalous behavior to sional theatre predicts audiences little historical insight know that it’s the next level. The language had been faded into the will hate his char- really the “New Burlesque.” growing increasingly foul, but what background with acter, but will fall Only the vulgarity has been now surprises is the progressive in- the responsibility Westfield’s Les Minski in love with the ratcheted up. For to be edgy, to pro- tensity of violence. of supporting a lyrics and music PIANIST PRODIGIES…The New Jersey Workshop for the Arts Music Studio vide that occasional segue from the While the Keystone Kops may have wife, Ann, and two daughters, Eliza- written by Jill Santoriello. offers Kids on Keys, a unique beginner piano experience for students ages 4 years propriety that we otherwise aspire to, been the first to mix the bopping of beth and Katherine. “If you are a human being, you’ll and older. This accelerated program uses the exciting and innovative Musique the naughtiness must be allowed to heads with laughter, this is a quantum He stayed home with their two be moved by this story,” he said. Rapide method to help students learn the fundamentals of reading music. take one good-sized giant step out of leap. girls and worked in construction, “When I heard the ensemble sing the box. It makes for strange brew as the doing repair jobs both big and small. their first song, my jaw dropped,” he Director David Gordon Green, comic and brutal natures of the film “I guess I really was Mr. Mom,” he said. “We have incredible leads — NJ Workshop Announces working under the aegis of Judd never really meld, but rather more said. James Barbour, Natalie Toro, Gregg Apatow (Knocked Up), a sort of Fagin resemble two parallel running trains Mr. Minski’s circuitous journey Edelmann and Aaron Lazar — but to young filmmakers cutting their that continually crisscross. Rapt view- to the Great White Way started ap- this ensemble will elevate the show; A Variety of Fall Programs teeth on these little epithet-spewing ers won’t be able to help, but alternate proximately four years ago when there are incredibly talented, moti- WESTFIELD – More than 30 highly The fall line-up includes the very eyebrow-raisers, establishes a ca- from laughter to abashment, and back the Westfield resident was invited to vated people here.” skilled music educators and profes- popular Westfield Fencing Club, for dence. Like a charismatic orator, he to laughter. Other screwball aspects go to a reading of the Charles Dickens Despite portraying a despicable sional artists will help students develop both children and adults. Also a new builds slowly, drawing us into what interject, making the carnage seem classic. character, Mr. Minski, extremely af- their musical talents as the New Jersey schedule for Hula dance lessons is cur- will soon catapult completely out of all the crazier. “Broadway shows very often be- fable in real-life, has invited Union Workshop for the Arts (NJWA) Music rently being designed. control. Having already logged numerous gin in this way with a series of read- County residents to meet him after Studio begins its fall semester on Sep- For information or brochures on any We are introduced to the rather hours as the schlemiel forced to navi- ings,” he said. “After I was intro- performances at the stage door to tember 8. program of the NJWA, call (908) 789- ordinary Dale Denton (Seth Rogen), gate challenges and opportunities out- duced to it, I told my friend, pro- say hello. “What makes our studio unique is 9696, visit the studios at 150-152 East a stoner who finds being a process side of his sloth-inspired bailiwick, ducer Ron Sharpe, that I just had to A number of websites are now the faculty,” said Ted Schlosberg, Broad Street in Westfield or log on to server offers life’s path of least resis- Seth Rogen manages the aforesaid be a part of the musical.” offering preview prices for A Tale of founder and executive director of the njworkshopforthearts.com. tance, “for now.” Take two baby steps, insanity without ever breaking char- “I said to him, ‘I’m an actor, I do Two Cities, so take advantage and NJWA. “They have the knowledge and though, and the 25-year-old visits his acter. And though Mr. Franco comple- voices; I’ll move scenery or even see your Westfield neighbor on the experience to accurately evaluate each Theater Project Jr. girlfriend, Angie (Amber Heard), at ments with Vaudevillian aplomb, it’s pass out programs,’” he explained. Broadway stage before the Septem- student’s ability and design instruction her high school. OK, she’s eighteen. not quite certain which is Abbott and During the four years of readings ber 18 opening night. to fit the individual needs of the learner.” Performs ‘Noir’ Spoof But how would you feel if it were which is Costello. Both children and adults can enroll CRANFORD – The kids at Theater your daughter? Fact is, even with its bizarre, al- for vocal and instrumental music les- Project Junior have been rehearsing all Yet, a la Isaac and Tracy in Manhat- chemic mix of drollery and violence, sons at The Music Studio. The fall summer, and the curtain is almost ready tan (1979), ‘tis the younger one who Mr. Green’s shock and awe farce uti- Community ‘Says ‘Cheese’ session, which begins on September 8, to go up on Bugsy Malone, featuring a seems to have all the sense. Serious lizes a traditional, albeit flimsy, struc- includes lessons in voice, strings, gui- catchy, swinging score by the com- Angie makes Seth Rogen’s semi- ture for its plot. Only the times and tar, woodwinds, brass, percussion and poser of The Muppet Movie. Mary slacker swear that he’ll come over what the traffic will allow have At Recent Library Event piano, taught by a staff of more than 30 Iannelli teaches the workshop and di- tonight for dinner and meet her par- changed. And yet still, even if viewed By MARYLOU MORANO Another suggestion concerned prepa- professional music educators. rects this film-noir spoof. ents. Hmm…that seems kind of nor- with that open-minded spirit, you Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ration of the cheese platter. Kids on Keys helps children learn the mal. But wait. A stop-off at his drug can’t help but feel that Pineapple FANWOOD – Cheese is one of the “Cheeses must be removed from the fundamentals of playing the piano. dealer will change that. Express is as nutty as a fruitcake. most versatile foods known to humans. refrigerator at least 30 minutes before Susannah Marks will begin teaching Ensconced in his den, pot purveyor * * * Melted, grated, sliced or cubed – serving so that they reach room tem- the program on Sunday, September 7. to the local demography, is James Pineapple Express, rated R, is a cheese can be incorporated into a lim- perature,” she said. Other classes will take place on Tues- Franco’s Saul Silver. He is a throw- Columbia Pictures release directed by itless number of recipes for breakfast, Ms. Tisdall also reviewed how to days, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sat- back, cultivated either through a stud- David Gordon Green and stars Seth lunch, dinner and in-between snacks. serve cheese, from what to serve it on, urdays. ied delve into method acting or a trip in Rogen, James Franco and Danny R. Additionally, cheese can be enjoyed what entrees to pair it with and how to Two new courses are specifically a time machine to the 1960’s, but McBride. Running time: 111 minutes. “as is,” and a wedge of cheese alone cut it. designed for children ages 5 to 7. Young probably both. What ensues is a flirta- makes a nice appetizer or accompani- Part of her presentation concerned Voices is a group vocal lesson, which tious dance, a satiric metaphor that ment to any meal. how to select a wine to complement the teaches children the correct techniques might apply to any business transac- ‘All Points’ Members of the community had an cheese on the cheese platter. of singing, and Experiencing Guitar is FIGHT NIGHT…The kids at the The- tion. opportunity to learn more about cheese, “There are no rules when it comes to group instruction for novice guitarists. ater Project Junior play out an old Indeed, product and currency are Bulletin gangster rivalry from the 1920s in Bugsy Bulletin as well as make an attractive summer pairing wine and cheese,” she said, Nicole Signorella will teach both Malone. Pictured, left to right, are exchanged, but not before each sizes cheese platter at a recent presentation adding that it is mostly a matter of courses. Alison Hrevnack, Rich Walsh and Zoey up the other for potential friendship. (see page 16) sponsored by the Fanwood Memorial personal taste. The Music Studio also offers many Woody. This includes chiding balanced by Library (FML). For the person who absolutely doesn’t opportunities for area musicians to play compliment; challenge succeeded by The event – entitled “Do you know know where to start, Ms. Tisdall sug- in its many performing ensembles, A slapstick musical comedy, Bugsy accommodation, and finally a cau- how?” – was another in FML’s ongoing gests selecting a wine that comes from bands and orchestras, among them the Malone is a tongue-in-cheek tribute to tious reserve followed by an uncom- series designed to inform, educate and the same region as that of the cheese. Concert Band, the Training Chamber the gangster films of the 1920’s. The fortable laughter. A master in the lan- entertain the community. “This way, the grapes and the grass Orchestra, the Rockin’ Jazz Ensemble, story follows the rivalry between two guage of the deal, Silver’s rap is to Maria Tisdall, cheese and specialty the cow, sheep or goat has grazed on Simply Strings, the Alphorn Ensemble, half-witted street gangs and the washed English what scat is to singing. food expert at the Shoprite Wines and have been exposed to the same atmo- the Full Count Big Band and the NJWA up, well-intentioned, one-time boxer Whether by destiny or happenstance, Spirits of Westfield, served as the sphere,” she explained. Summer Symphony. who steps in to take control of Fat the two fates will soon intertwine and evening’s presenter. Because municipal regulations pro- Young children, ages 3 to 5, can join Sam’s gang and give Dandy Dan and Denton will be making with the hip “The number of cheeses to include is hibit open bottles of wine in the library, Kids ’n’ Arts, an art, music and theatre his boys what they’ve got coming. The bon mots, too. up to you, but I recommend having at Ms. Tisdall used unopened bottles to craft experience offered on Tuesdays, message is one of good, clean fun; the But for now, he’s just enjoying this least three cheeses on a platter or tray,” demonstrate wine and cheese pairings. Wednesdays or Thursdays, from 9:30 characters are wonderful cartoon cut- week’s special, the Pineapple Express, Ms. Tisdall told the group of about 20 She suggested a white wine like a to 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. outs, and the weapons of choice are before serving the day’s last subpoena. attendees. Sauvignon Blanc with goat cheese, a Diane Burkam and Maureen Monroe “silly string” guns. Arriving at the residence, he witnesses The three cheeses she recommends fruity Zinfandel with an aged sheep– will teach the drop-off classes, which The performances are Friday and a murder. One of the culprits is a cop. are a soft ripened cheese such as Brie, milk cheese and a full-bodied wine like begin on October 14. Saturday, August 22 and 23, at 8 p.m. In his haste to flee, he drops a roach. a semi–soft cheese like a Blue and a a Merlot to accompany a full-flavored Two new 10-week courses in the and Sunday, August 24, at 2 p.m. All Now, if the reefer were anything but harder cheese such as a good quality cow’s-milk cheese. theatre department are being introduced tickets are $11.25. Pineapple Express, it wouldn’t matter, cheddar or Gouda. “The main thing to remember is that this fall. Spontaneity Studio, taught by For reservations and information, call my dear Watson. But considering the Ms. Tisdall also recommended serv- neither the wine nor the cheese should Irene Ulesky, is an improvisation course (800) 838-3006, or purchase online at ultra potent properties and bouquet of ing cheeses that combine styles, tex- overpower the other,” she said. for students in grades six to eight. This brownpapertickets.com said boutique weed, it soon dawns on tures and colors, so that a guest can FML’s next “Do you know how?” improvisation class will begin on Tues- The cast includes Aedan Accardi, Denton that the murderers, high experience different looks, tastes and event will occur on Thursday, Septem- day, October 7. Beyond Broadway will Ashante Battle, Nicole Calello, Ben muckamucks in the pot world, will be feels. ber 4, from 7 to 8 p.m. be directed by Liz McConahay, a Broad- Curtis, Andrea D’Arco, Sergio Ferreira, able to trace it back to Silver. He One suggestion she gave the audi- On that evening, FML Director Dan way veteran. This class, which begins Caroline Forde, Bishop Hawkins, figures he owes the dude a heads up. ence was putting together a theme tray Weiss will present “Do you know how on Monday, October 6, will include Alison Hrevnack, Dana Kyle, Julia Thus, the groundwork is laid for the that consists of artisan breads, baguettes, to read a graphic novel?” instruction in singing, dancing and act- Masciandaro, Artie Mezzo, Anna Marie freaked out version of what Rick in crackers, fruits and nuts, in addition to For more information about this ing for aspiring actors in grades six O’Connor, Richie Walsh, Sarah Wol- Casablanca (1942) termed “the be- the cheese. event, contact FML at (908) 322-6400. through 12. fram and Zoey Woody. ginning of a beautiful friendship.” Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood Page 16 Thursday, August 21, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

Martin Sweeney for The Westfield Leader and The Times Admit One Invasion of the Nerds Brings Party Atmosphere to Park By ERIC NIERSTEDT formance of covers from three de- ers, The Nerds had no problems go- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times cades of music, playing each one to ing from the grandeur of Queen’s MOUNTAINSIDE — While their perfection. “Bohemian Rhapsody” to the dance- getup might need an update, these The Nerds themselves, each dressed funk of Justin Timberlake’s Nerds do not conjure up thoughts of in checkered shirts and short pants, “Sexyback” and then to the hard rock pocket protectors and “Star Trek” re- had just as much fun as the crowd, of Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child O’ runs. which had turned into a veritable mosh Mine.” This did make the show even more interesting, seeing such classic rock, pop and metal performed by a group of men in horn-rimmed glasses. There were also some humorous transitions such as “Sweet Child” to Neal Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” (in which the Nerds selected a woman from the crowd to lead the growing mosh pit in song and dance). The band also went from the title theme from “Footloose” to Blue Oys- ter Cult’s “Don’t Fear the Reaper.” The event became a family affair as Spaz’s sons Jesse, who played the ever-important cowbell on “Reaper,” and Evan, who took over on key- boards for Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer” and Metallica’s “Enter Sand- The Westfield Leader and The Times Archives August 24, 2006 REVENGE OF THE NERDS...The Nerds played Echo Lake Park last Wednes- man,” graced the stage. day, mixing old classics with covers of modern favorites. The biggest addition of the night, however, was a teenage girl named On the contrary, The Nerds, New pit by the fourth song. Elena (no relation to any band mem- Jersey’s legendary party band, might Much of the band’s interplay came ber). Elena joined the Nerds for be more synonymous with careless from bassist Spaz (a dead ringer for Creedence Clearwater Revival’s summer fun and rock ‘n’ roll. Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo) and “Proud Mary.” The band rocked the crowd at Echo keyboardist Mongo, who often Elena captured the slow groove of Lake Park for almost two hours as danced together, including doing a the song perfectly before it exploded part of Union County’s Summer Arts standing run while still playing their in to the Tina Turner version. At that Festival. instruments ala David Byrne. point, Elena sang it with just as much The Nerds started the show, in per- Drummer Biff, despite being the passion as Turner did and blowing the haps the best way, by playing the quietest member vocally, still man- socks off the crowd. “Star Spangled Banner” as the crowd aged to make his voice heard on the Nerds band members ended the turned to face the flag. From then on, drums, either pounding or tapping his show by announcing their 25th anni- the band turned in a high-energy per- instrument as needed. versary before moving into the per- Guitarist Stretch showed both fect song to celebrate such an occa- amazing versatility and skill not only sion – Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believ- playing a variety of riffs perfectly, but ing,” which did not feature Tony So- also by moving between a range of prano coming on to sing. songs with complete and utter ease. More on the Nerds, including CDs, While song selections spanned mul- tour dates and band bios can be found tiple decades, themes and perform- on their website the-nerds.com. Verdict’s Reggae Music At Free Concert in the Park All Points West Music / Arts Festival 2008 MOUNTAINSIDE – The Union gether in 1993, specializing in a large County 2008 Summer Arts Festival selection of international reggae, soca Date: Friday, August 8, to Sunday, August 10 concert series comes to a conclusion on and calypso music. Verdict has delighted Wednesday, August 27, with a perfor- audiences from Miami Beach and San mance by the reggae band Verdict, spon- Juan to the halls of the Metropolitan sored by The Union County Education Museum of Modern Art. Location: Liberty State Park Association. Verdict will wrap up a great summer Marylou Morano for The Leader/ Times The Union County Board of Chosen of outdoor concerts with its personal Maria Tisdall, cheese and spe- Freeholders, led by Chair Angel Estrada, blend of beach music and popular tunes cialty food expert at the Shoprite invite the public to attend this free from down the shore. Wines and Spirits of Westfield, concert, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Freeholder Estrada urged people to led a cheese-centered presenta- Springfield Avenue end of Echo Lake “bring the whole family, pack a picnic Park in Mountainside. basket, bring lawn chairs or blankets to tion at Fanwood Memorial Li- Verdict is a lively group from Nep- sit on, and enjoy the sounds of the Featured Act: Radiohead brary. See page 15 for story. tune. The members started playing to- islands on a summer night.” The Union County information van 2XUSURJUDPLQVSLUHV will be at the concert site, along with 3$8/1$==$52086,&678',2086,&/(662163,$12 /(662163,$12/(66216,11-3,$12/(66216,11(: H[FLWHPHQWFUHDWLYLW\DQG representatives from the Union County 3,$12/(66216-(56(<3,$12/(66216&5$1)25'3,$127($&+(5 :(67),(/' YLUWXRVLW\ Police, the Division of Emergency ‘All Points’ Bulletin: Music Festival