High School and Kimball Parking Dominate at Westfield Council GOP

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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, June 9, 2011 OUR 121st YEAR – ISSUE NO. 23-2011 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS High School and Kimball Parking Dominate at Westfield Council By LAUREN S. BARR dents are “perfectly happy” to buy cil to maintain the two-hour restric- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader resident permits to park their own tion but conceded that parking is con- WESTFIELD – At Tuesday night’s vehicles on the street. He said that gested on Elm Street. He said that it Westfield Council conference ses- because the neighborhood is is difficult for cars to pull off of sion, several residents of Kimball Westfield’s only designated historic Kimball on to Elm due to parked cars Avenue were on hand to request that district, it is reasonable for the park- and line of sight issues. the council not change the current ing restriction. Town Administrator James Gildea two-hour parking restriction on their Wally Parker told the council that said that the item is on the Public street. the thought of the removal of the two- Safety Committee agenda but had At the public council meeting two hour restriction was “kind of dis- not yet been addressed. He added, weeks ago, East Dudley resident tressing.” “Unique circumstances apply to this Ralph Steinhart had asked the gov- According to resident Pat particular block.” erning body to consider removing Velderman, the homeowners give up In other business, the council heard the two-hour parking restriction on at certain rights in terms of what they from Central Avenue resident Maria least one side of Kimball Avenue in can do to their homes by living in a Carluccio. Ms. Carluccio was ac- order to alleviate the parking conges- historic district and should have the cused at the last public council meet- tion on Elm Street. parking restrictions stay in place. ing of calling Councilwoman JoAnn Bob Burslem said that the resi- Francis Palladino asked the coun- Neylan “crazy,” and said it was very troubling to be accused of something that she did not say. “For the record, I never called you ‘crazy,’” she said, to which Councilwoman Neylan said, “right.” Adina Enculescu said that no one notified her regarding the placement David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader of the pedestrian activated light in BIG WIN…The Westfield High School baseball team defeated Morris Knolls, 8-5, in the NJIAA Group 4 semi-final at Kean front of her Central Avenue home. University in Union on Tuesday. Westfield will play Manalapan at Toms River South High School on Saturday, June 11, at 2 p.m. for the Group 4 State Championship. The achievement, Coach Bob Brewster’s 499th career win, took the team She said that on Monday she was further than it has ever gone in the history of the program. See full story in next week’s edition of the newspaper. surprised to find new road striping and asked if there would be any more surprises. Mr. Gildea said that the county has not advised the town that the project GOP and DEMS Hold Elections; is complete. He told Ms. Enculescu “to be clear…the town did not recommend to put the light in front of All Incumbents Win in State your home.” He pointed out that the drawing that the town had sent to the By PAUL J. PEYTON Ms. Wright, a former school princi- seeking reelection, pointed to a 37- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader county, and recently provided to Ms. pal and now a supervisor of adjuncts year career as a teacher in Union. OUTSTANDING...The cast of the Westfield High School production of Sweeney Enculescu, had requested that the light AREA – Union County Democratic at Kean University, who garnered “Every step of this process is a new Todd — The Demon Barber of Fleet Street walked away the big winner, claiming be placed between her property and voters picked incumbent Freehold- 13,491 tallies. Leading the Demo- step for me. I want my message to be the top prize of Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical, among other her neighbor’s. ers Angel Estrada and Chris Hudak crats For Change ticket was Ms. that I can be the voice for people like awards, at the Rising Star Awards hosted by the Paper Mill Playhouse on Tuesday Councilwoman Neylan reported and their running mate, Vernell Abitanto, who garnered 6,815 tallies, me.” night. See story on page 22. that the Public Safety Committee met Wright, over a slate of candidates followed by Ms. Letemps, who re- The party-endorsed candidates de- prior to the full council meeting and running under the Democrats For ceived 6,763 votes, and Ms. Castillo- feated the Democrats For Change Memorial Pool; Westfield that it was unable to get through its Change banner, Marlene Abitanto, Ospina, with 6,610 votes. ticket in Westfield by 169 votes, in lengthy agenda due to a discussion of Erna Letemps and Elcy Castillo- The Union County Democratic Scotch Plains by 316 tallies, and by parking issues in the area of Westfield Ospina. Committee-endorsed candidates 40 votes each in Mountainside and Field Upgrades Discussed High School (WHS). She said that Mr. Estrada received 13,894 votes, gathered to wait for election returns Garwood. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 followed by Mr. Hudak, 13,501, and Tuesday at Galloping Hill Caterers in The winners will now face Repub- By LISA HAGEN unaware of it,” Mr. Gildea said. “The Union. licans Andrew Smith of Summit and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader town council is cognizant of its im- “One of the most important key Edwin Ortiz of Elizabeth, who were WESTFIELD – On Monday, the portance and it is our intent to keep it Mountainside to Repair elements to focus on is going to be unopposed in their party’s Primary Westfield Recreation Commission very strong.” bringing the budget under control. I on Tuesday. convened at the municipal building Mr. Gildea also discussed the sur- am hopeful for the future, but realize Another race closely watched by to discuss and report on the progress plus and debt services that were af- Faulty Cedar Avenue Basin that we still have a lot of work to do,” political analysts was the race for the and current status of many town fected approximately 10 years ago By FRED T. ROSSI attended the council’s monthly Mr. Estrada told The Westfield Leader. State Senate and General Assembly projects for the upcoming summer. when the pool underwent renova- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader agenda meeting and listened as neigh- Mr. Hudak, who joined the free- in District 20. The district includes Town Administrator Jim Gildea tions. In 2002, bonds were taken out MOUNTAINSIDE — With sev- bor William Leber read a statement holder board in December, told The Elizabeth, Roselle, Union and Hill- began with a presentation about the for renovations on the pool’s diving eral neighborhood residents in atten- laying out various concerns while Leader, “We have such a strong side. history and financial timeline of the tank, slide and lap pool. Despite an dance, the borough council on Tues- distributing photographs to the gov- Democratic Party, and everyone will Senator Ray Lesniak (D-20, Eliza- Westfield Memorial Pool, which increase in the surplus in 2008, the day night said a severely damaged erning body of the damaged catch rally together, continuing to do what beth), who has served in the Legisla- opened Memorial Day weekend. He dwindling of the budget prompted the catch basin on Cedar Avenue will be basin, which is situated on a curve in we have been doing over the past ture for 32 years, the past 28 in the examined the capital ordinance of use of the surplus from 2010-2011. repaired soon, a move that should cut the roadway and was likely damaged years. We have powerful candidates, Senate, fought back a challenge from the pool to explain its origin, as well The council recommended that the down on flooding issues on the street. during the winter by a snowplow. and I am not at all nervous that only Elizabeth Assistant Superintendent as its ability to maintain “appropri- pool establish a plan in 2013 to alle- Homeowners also were told, how- Public Works Director Ronald Romak registered Democrats and Indepen- of Schools Jerome Dunn of Hillside, ate, affordable rates.” viate the debt in order to continue ever, that their street is not high on the told the residents that the catch basin dents can vote in [the Democratic by a tally of 7,659 to 6,612. Mr. Dunn “It’s important to understand the consistently affordable rates and any list for resurfacing at this time. is slated to be repaired soon. Primary].” said he won in Elizabeth and in his background of the pool if you are CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 About 10 Cedar Avenue residents Mayor Paul Mirabelli told the Ms. Wright, running in place of hometown of Hillside, but lost in homeowners that Cedar Avenue is Freeholder Nancy Ward, who is not CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 not scheduled for resurfacing, saying that the prioritization is “based on the recommendations of the [township] engineer on what roads are most in need.” The mayor said that some roads in Mountainside “are in much worse condition than Cedar.” Earlier in its brief meeting, the council met with homeowners from Corinne Terrace seeking a permit to open the road surface to activate a natural gas line to the home they are building. The married couple said they were unaware that the roadway would need to be reopened until late in the process of razing their present home and building a new one. Mayor Mirabelli noted that the water utility is scheduled to do some work on Corinne Terrace next week, an effort that will involve cutting some holes in the road, and urged that the gas utility coordinate with

the water authorities so that the same Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader openings can be used by the gas LARGE AND IN CHARGE…At the Greek Fest, held last weekend at the Holy company. “I’d prefer to have less Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Westfield, Spartans guarded the entrance so openings in the road,” the mayor festival attendees could enjoy traditional Greek food and entertainment. said. In other business, the council, at its PAGE INDEX Photo courtesy of Bill Howard THEIR NIGHT…Westfield High School students gather Saturday before their prom at the Breeze Knoll Drive house of June 21 regular meeting, is expected Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 8-9,17-19 Gwen and Bill Howard. Pictured, left to right, are: Front row, Jeff DeSorbo, Kerry Austin, Bobby Bah, Cassie Charles, Billy to approve a resolution awarding a Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-17 Siegel, Emily Polak, Jessica Russo, Adam Fischette, Alison Birnbaum, Joey Leopold, Emily Mack, Andrew Garfinkel, contract to Denbar Construction of Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 11-17 Victoria Aloupis and Wyatt Smith, and back row, Mike Foley, Ali Glynn, Mikhail Maslyuk, Kelly-Anne Crowley, Truman Kenilworth for pothole repairs in 2011 Boyes, Kayla Weisinger, Caitlin Storcks, Greg Howard, Brittany Concalves, Garrett Verdone, Katie Morris, Tom Ramage, Community ... 6-7, 20 Classifieds .... 19 and 2012. The council also approved Obituary ...... 20 A&E ...... 21-22 Adrian Szycowski, Astrid Adriaens and Adrian Bizzaro. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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Westfield High School Prom photos courtesy of Anna Kowalski, Jackie Cash, Ingrid McKinley and Kelley Komar. Alexa Zepka For The Westfield Leader VICTORY…State Primary Election Senator Ray Lesniak, left, and Assemblyman CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Joseph Cryan thank Union and Roselle. He ran under the For Change banner. supporters at a gather- Democrats For Change banner. Locally, there are no municipal ing in Union after de- “I knew the fight we were up elections in Scotch Plains this year. feating the Democrats against. I knew that our opponents There are uncontested Primaries in For Change ticket in Tuesday’s Primary were working for their personal in- Westfield, Fanwood, Cranford, Election in the 20th terests and had millions of dollars. I Garwood and Mountainside. Legislative District. was born in Elizabeth poor, and let Running for reelection to the me tell you, folks at the Elizabeth Westfield Town Council are GOP BOE, the fight has just begun,” Sen. incumbents, Frank Arena in the First Optimist Club Honors Top Lesniak told supporters. Ward, JoAnn Neylan in the Second Sen. Lesniak’s running mates, As- Ward, Mark Ciarrocca in the Third Westfield Teachers; Kozlik Retiring semblyman Joseph Cryan of Union, Ward and Jim Foerst in the Fourth By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL on weekends, preparing a prototype of a 7,668, and Assemblywoman Annette Ward. Democrats are Timothy Van Specially Written for The Westfield Leader project that filters wastewater. The six Quijano of Elizabeth, 7,516, likewise Epp in the First Ward, Matthew Sontz WESTFIELD – During the Westfield students, James Goldberger, Koryn survived a tough race in defeating a in the Third Ward, and Gregory Board of Education meeting held Tues- Kraemer, Sean Moore, Tim Plump, Alex challenge from Mr. Dunn’s slate, Romer in the Fourth Ward. There is day, two teachers were honored as Out- Shorrock and Hermes Suen, presented a former councilman and ex-board of no Democratic candidate in the Sec- standing Middle School Teachers for 2011 short video on how the filter system works. education member Tony Monteiro, ond Ward. by the Optimist Club of Westfield. After the presentation, Mr. Lance stated, 6,065, and current Elizabeth Coun- In Fanwood, two-term Democratic The first to be honored was Laura “You should be proud of your public- Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Segedin, who has been teaching Indus- school system in Westfield.” LET THE RACE BEGIN…Mark Holtz, Chief Operating Officer of Overlook cilman Carlos Cedeño, 6,037. incumbent Mayor Colleen Mahr is Medical Center in Summit, and stroke survivor, Joe Ryan, cut the ribbon to start Asm. Cryan added, “This election joined on the party’s ticket by first- trial Arts Technology for 11 years at In other business, Superintendent of Roosevelt Intermediate School. She Schools Margaret Dolan announced that the American Heart Association Heart Walk in Nomahegan Park in Cranford on tonight was about Democratic values term incumbent Russell Huegel and after 45 years of dedication to the educa- Saturday morning. and standing up for working people. Kevin Boris, an unsuccessful coun- teaches sixth-grade Industrial Problem Solving and Woods for the seventh and tion field, Theodore Kozlik will retire We are going to keep standing by you cil candidate in 2010. Fanwood GOP eighth grades. She also is the advisor from his role as the assistant superinten- and fighting against [Governor] Chris Chairman Joseph Britt, the GOP for the Rocket Car Club and the Cook- dent of pupil and personnel services in Christie…Tonight, we are moving mayoral contender, is joined by Ja- ing Club. She thanked the Optimist Westfield. Memorial Pool forward and tomorrow, we will con- son Benedict, who ran for council “Ted has always made sure he has Club for the award and stated, “Each CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tinue to send our message to Chris last year, and Nicole Cole, a candi- year that I teach, I have grown to love brought the appropriate services for each Christie.” date for Union County freeholder in what I do more and more.” Board of student. He is a consummate professional future renovations. “We need to keep Assistant Program Director Asw. Quijano told the crowd, “This 2009. Education President Julia Walker noted in every way, and he will be deeply missed doing what we have done, to build Dolores MacKay Kaufmann reported election was about real Democrats, In Garwood, Sara Todisco joins that letters of nomination on Ms. in this district,” Superintendent Dolan surplus up or pay off to fund the on several of the town’s past events. Segedin’s behalf described “her pas- said. His retirement becomes effective as pool,” Mr. Gildea said. Although the Despite the rain, she reported that the not people who call themselves incumbent Councilman Louis of July 31. Democrats. Everyone from all differ- Petruzzelli on the Democratic sion for teaching and eagerness to help surplus is in “good shape,” the coun- 5K run was still successful even with all students achieve their individual cil advised reducing its use com- the smaller turnout. She also men- ent walks of life came together, work- ticket. Republican council candi- best.” ing hard, and because of them, we are dates are Carol Kearney and Steven The second 2011 Optimist Club win- pletely “to massage” the spike in the tioned the success of the Balloon going back to Trenton.” Blaufeder. In Mountainside, Coun- ner of the prestigious teaching award was Mtsd. Council debt. Parade, which is now a picnic held at On the opposing side, Mr. Cedeño cilman Keith Turner and Council- Kristen Smith-Morasso, who has been a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “This pool has been around since the Mindawaskin Park gazebo for vocal music teacher for 29 years in the 1969 and it has been a jewel of this Westfield preschool-age children and said, “Even though it might appear woman Deanna Andre join Mayor the insertion of $11,761 in revenue that we’ve lost today, we really didn’t Paul Mirabelli on the Republican Westfield district. It was noted that she community,” Mr. Gildea said. “With their families. The registration for has taught through the years at Roosevelt into the 2011 municipal budget, a a good opening day and the new summer programs is also currently in lose, because according to Ray Party’s ticket. result of a grant from the Clean Com- Lesniak, he said he was going to Cranford Mayor Daniel as well as at Wilson, Washington, renovations on the concession stand, progress and going well, Ms. Jefferson, Tamaques and McKinley El- munities program. And the governing picnic area and landscaping, this will Kaufmann said. ‘slaughter’ us. According to the votes, Aschenbach is seeking reelection to ementary Schools and at Edison Interme- body approved hiring John Chadwick he did not.” his township committee seat on the contribute to the pool’s success.” Mr. Kaufmann also reported on Parks diate School, where she presently teaches. to provide professional planning ser- Recreation Director Bruce and Fields Committee work, finances “We knew when we took on this Democratic ticket, along with coun- Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th), who at- vices in connection with the updating challenge that it was going to be an cil candidate Thomas Hannen, Jr. tended and read resolutions to both teach- Kaufmann reported that there are and work being done at Memorial Field of the borough’s Master Plan. currently 255 pool membership ap- and tennis courts. The Parks and Fields uphill battle,” Mr. Monteiro told GOP candidates are Andis Kalnis ers, stated, “With all the schools that you At its June 21 meeting, the coun- Democrats For Change supporters at and Lisa Adubato Nesi. have taught at, I am sure you have touched plications that have been submitted, Committee also announced it will help the lives of literally thousands of stu- cil is expected to approve a resolu- amounting to 861 individuals on next upgrade Jefferson’s field in conjunc- their headquarters at the Aroma Res- State legislative races will head tion urging the State Assembly to taurant and Lounge in Elizabeth. up election ballots this year. In Dis- dents.” Mrs. Smith-Morasso concluded year’s pool waitlist. tion with the board of education, as by saying, “I love to share my passion for approve a bill that would permit Board of Education liaison Jane well as install a “more usable” softball “Taking on two of the most powerful trict 21 (Westfield, Cranford, municipalities to spread industrial political brokers in the State of New Garwood, and Mountainside), Sena- music with my children. This town val- Clancy followed with a report before field at Franklin. ues and wholeheartedly supports the arts, and commercial tax refunds for 2010 the school year concludes. She an- The Westfield Recreation Jersey, Senator Ray Lesniak and tor Tom Kean, Jr. of Westfield is and I do really appreciate it.” and 2011 over a three-year period. [Assemblyman] Joe Cryan, two of joined on the GOP ticket by Assem- In other business, six students from nounced that the facility committee Commission’s next meeting is open The State League of Municipalities decided to incorporate the purchase to the public and will be held on the top five most powerful politi- bly incumbents Jon Bramnick of Edison Intermediate were honored for is urging enactment of the legisla- cians in the State of New Jersey… Westfield and Nancy Munoz of Sum- their Special Recognition Award for Cre- of boilers as well as roof work in this Thursday, July 14. ativity by NASA. It was noted that only tion, which has already cleared the year’s budget for Franklin and and we did this all on people-power.” mit. Democrats are Senate candidate State Senate. Mayor Mirabelli said Another big race on Tuesday was Paul Swanicke of Warren and As- eight awards in total were given out to McKinley Elementary Schools. middle schools nationally. Student Advi- that such a law “will help us in However, the main focus was in Roselle, where Democratic vot- sembly hopefuls Bruce Bergen of planning and budgeting,” especially WF Council ers picked Council President Jamal Springfield and Norman Albert of sor Sean Bonasera addressed the audi- Jefferson Elementary School’s field ence, saying that these six students used when “we’re faced with some rather problems due to the leaking of dete- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Holley, 1,652, over incumbent Cranford. their own time, working after school and substantial property tax appeals.” Mayor Garrett Smith, 992, who is In District 22, Assemblywoman riorated sewer drains. Although the the committee met with Traffic Safety facing insurance fraud and related Linda Stender of Scotch Plains and cost of replacing the drains is under Engineer Gordon Meth and Board of charges from leaving the scene of a Assemblyman Jerry Green of investigation, the replacement of the Education President Julia Walker to car accident in December and alleg- Plainfield join Democratic Senator field with sod is currently being ar- discuss the options it will propose at edly filing a false accident report Nick Scutari of Linden; Republicans ranged, so as to not interrupt the the next public WHS parking meet- and fictitious insurance claim. Coun- are Assembly candidates Joan Van summer baseball season. ing. That meeting will be held on cilman Holley faced charges a few Pelt of Plainfield and Middlesex Bor- “At the end of June, we want to Thursday, June 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the years ago of tampering with absen- ough Councilman Jeff First. prioritize for the maintenance and WHS auditorium. tee ballots. Also in the race was improvement of all the fields in town Fourth Ward Councilman James Independent Joseph O’Halloran, Thomas Fortunato and Alexa Zepka because it is a place where kids just Foerst said that in working with Ms. 769, who ran under the Democrats contributed to this story. want to go out and play,” Ms. Clancy Walker, it feels “like we’re team- said. mates with the board of education.”

SMALL WORLD...Lily and CJ Maz of Westfield were at the Yankees-Mets game Photo courtesy of Bob Burslem at Yankee Stadium recently when they were picked to do the “Memory” game WELL PREPARED…Dylan Burslem of Westfield takes time out to read The between innings and were pictured on the jumbotron. The screen said they were SOUTH JERSEY…Lois and Bill Connelly of Galloway, NJ enjoy reading The Westfield Leader while visiting the Iwo Jima on May 27 during Fleet Week in New from Westfield, and Lily in her Westfield sweatshirt was seen by Mayor Andy Westfield Leader to see their son’s work. Rob Connelly is the office manager of the York City. Skibitsky, who also was at the game. The mayor came over to congratulate them. newspaper.

Westfield High School Prom photos courtesy of Eileen O’Donnell, Jackie Cash and Ingrid McKinley. Serving the community since 1959

USPS 485200 Thursday, June 9, 2011 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 52nd YEAR – ISSUE NO. 23-2011 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Fanwood Council Sets Meeting on Speeding; Discusses Paving, Parade By TED RITTER partment has been “monitoring and budget is scheduled for next Tuesday Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times pulling people over” on the road in night’s regular mayor and council FANWOOD — Mayor Colleen recent weeks, but she noted that “the meeting. Mahr and the Borough Council, at majority” of those pulled over have The $5.6 million proposed budget, Monday night’s agenda meeting, dis- been residents of Shady Lane and introduced last month; calls for a 3.6 cussed ongoing problems with speed- nearby streets. percent reduction (about $19.40) in ing on Shady Lane and Poplar Place. Mayor Mayor encouraged neigh- local property taxes and a separate Mayor Mahr said a meeting is set borhood residents to participate in tax averaging about $147 to fund the for Monday June 13, at 7:00 p.m. in Monday evening’s meeting. municipal library. the Carriage House adjacent to Bor- “Whatever we propose…and I be- The budget is expected to be ough Hall; she said 15 to 20 residents lieve we’re going to be proposing adopted after a public hearing and have already indicated plans to at- something different…[residents are] Mayor Mahr said the borough’s Chief tend. the ones that are going to have to live Financial Officer, Fred Tomkins, “will Councilman Mike Szuch, pointing with it,” the mayor said. be here to answer any of the public’s to speeding on Shady Lane, said, During public comments, resident questions.” “It’s been that way since I was a kid Michael Lewis thanked the govern- In other business, Borough Engi- growing up in the 60s.” ing body for addressing the speeding neer Antonios Panagopoulos reported Many people use Shady Lane and issue. on the Belvidere Avenue reconstruc- Poplar Place as a cut-through to get to “It’s a serious situation,” said Mr. tion project. and from Martine Avenue. Lewis. Mr. Panagopoulos said the con- Mayor Mahr said the police de- Adoption of the 2011 municipal tractor had to mill and repave the entire street because the top layer of the roadway “was put down when it was too hot.” “There was a lot of cracking in the roadway,” he said. Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Mr. Panagopoulos said that during LARGE AND IN CHARGE…At the Greek Fest, held last weekend at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Westfield, the re-milling and repaving, a “soft Spartans guarded the entrance so festival attendees could enjoy traditional Greek food and entertainment. spot” was discovered in the pavement and that must now be repaired as well, so that it matches the rest of the new roadway surface. GOP & DEMS Hold Elections; “It’s going to look right in the end…it’s a gorgeous street,” said the engineer. Mr. Panagopoulos also reported All Incumbents Win in State that reconstruction has begun on part By PAUL J. PEYTON We have powerful candidates, and I Democrats For Change banner. of Watson Road, which will get Bel- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times am not at all nervous that only regis- “I knew the fight we were up gian block curbing and sidewalks that AREA – Union County Democratic tered Democrats and Independents against. I knew that our opponents Ted Ritter for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times PUBLIC CONCERN... Fanwood resident Michael Lewis addresses the govern- are accessible to those with disabili- voters picked incumbent Freehold- can vote in [the Democratic Pri- were working for their personal in- ing body during Monday night’s Fanwood Council agenda meeting. Also pic- ties. ers Angel Estrada and Chris Hudak mary].” terests and had millions of dollars. I tured, from left to right, are: Council members Russell Huegel, Katherine He also said the former Rocco’s and their running mate, Vernell Ms. Wright, running in place of was born in Elizabeth poor, and let Mitchell, and Robert Manduca, Borough Attorney Dennis Estis, and Borough Tavern building on Terrill Road has Wright, over a slate of candidates Freeholder Nancy Ward, who is not me tell you, folks at the Elizabeth Engineer Antonios Panagopoulos. been completely demolished and, running under the Democrats For seeking reelection, pointed to a 37- BOE, the fight has just begun,” Sen. once any remaining debris is cleared, Change banner, Marlene Abitanto, year career as a teacher in Union. Lesniak told supporters. grass will be planted on the property, Erna Letemps and Elcy Castillo- “Every step of this process is a new Sen. Lesniak’s running mates, As- Scotch Plains-Fanwood BOE although the parking lot will remain Ospina. step for me. I want my message to be semblyman Joseph Cryan of Union, “as it is.” Mr. Estrada received 13,894 votes, that I can be the voice for people like 7,668, and Assemblywoman Annette “I think that we just have to make followed by Mr. Hudak, 13,501, and me.” Quijano of Elizabeth, 7,516, likewise Honors High School Students sure that happens,” said Mayor Mahr. Ms. Wright, a former school princi- The party-endorsed candidates de- survived a tough race in defeating a By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL dent of the New Jersey DECA pro- Regarding the recent Memorial pal and now a supervisor of adjuncts feated the Democrats For Change challenge from Mr. Dunn’s slate, Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times gram. Kaitlyn Majek, who was not Day Parade, Councilman Anthony at Kean University, who garnered ticket in Westfield by 169 votes, in former councilman and ex-board of SCOTCH PLAINS – Over one present at the ceremony, was also Parenti, who serves on the parade 13,491 tallies. Leading the Demo- Scotch Plains by 316 tallies, and by education member Tony Monteiro, dozen Scotch Plains-Fanwood High honored for her work done in the committee, said, “I generally heard crats For Change ticket was Ms. 40 votes each in Mountainside and 6,065, and current Elizabeth Coun- School students were honored Mon- DECA program. more negative than positive [com- Abitanto, who garnered 6,815 tallies, Garwood. cilman Carlos Cedeno, 6,037. day evening at a special Scotch Plains Scholar Athletes included Emily ments]; in fact, I only heard negative followed by Ms. Letemps, who re- The winners will now face Repub- Asm. Cryan added, “This election Board of Education meeting. Nagourney who earned the title of and nothing positive.” ceived 6,763 votes, and Ms. Castillo- licans Andrew Smith of Summit and tonight was about Democratic values Superintendent of Schools Marga- the NJSIAA Scholar Athlete and Mr. Parenti said complaints from Ospina, with 6,610 votes. Edwin Ortiz of Elizabeth, who were and standing up for working people. ret Hayes addressed the audience say- Emily Nagourney again and Fanwood indicated there were “too The Union County Democratic unopposed in their party’s Primary We are going to keep standing by you ing, “This is the highest honor a su- Alexender Parker, who were both many kids representing Committee-endorsed candidates on Tuesday. and fighting against [Governor] Chris perintendent can have to recognize named Union County Scholar Ath- nothing…baseball and the Girl gathered to wait for election returns Another race closely watched by Christie…Tonight, we are moving its honor students. I am proud to letes. Scouts…and not enough about veter- Tuesday at Galloping Hill Caterers in political analysts was the race for the forward and tomorrow, we will con- single out all those students who have Varshini Narayanan was honored ans.” Union. State Senate and General Assembly tinue to send our message to Chris had individual success.” as only the third at the high school to Mayor Mahr responded, “This “One of the most important key in District 20. The district includes Christie.” Board of Education President Trip receive an award from the American would be the time to make some elements to focus on is going to be Elizabeth, Roselle, Union and Hill- Asw. Quijano told the crowd, “This Whitehouse stated, “This is one of Association of Teachers of Spanish changes…if we need to.” bringing the budget under control. I side. election was about real Democrats, the most enjoyable evenings of the and Portuguese. Isabel Lopez was “I think we do,” said Mr. Parenti, am hopeful for the future, but realize Senator Ray Lesniak (D-20, Eliza- not people who call themselves school year. I am struck by the breadth awarded with the National Hispanic who also added that Fanwood is “out- that we still have a lot of work to do,” beth), who has served in the Legisla- Democrats. Everyone from all differ- of your talents. You all have distin- Recognition Award. numbered” five-to-one by Scotch Mr. Estrada told The Scotch Plains- ture for 32 years, the past 28 in the ent walks of life came together, work- guished yourself with hard work.” National Merit Commended Stu- Plains on the parade committee. Fanwood Times. Senate, fought back a challenge from ing hard, and because of them, we are Earning awards for their participa- dents included Sam Bhakuni, Zachary Mr. Hudak, who joined the free- Elizabeth Assistant Superintendent going back to Trenton.” tion in the All Eastern Choir, students Cohen, Hayley Cornwell, Gregory holder board in December, told The of Schools Jerome Dunn of Hillside, On the opposing side, Mr. Cedeño Charles Centinaro was reported as Favreau, Isabel Lopez, David Times, “We have such a strong Demo- by a tally of 7,659 to 6,612. Mr. Dunn said, “Even though it might appear the vice-president of choir, while Jes- Mandella, Alexander Parker, Alexa Fanwood cratic Party, and everyone will rally said he won in Elizabeth and in his that we’ve lost today, we really didn’t sica Moore was celebrated for scor- Rothenberg, Andrew Vasias, Lauren together, continuing to do what we hometown of Hillside but lost in lose, because according to Ray ing within the top 10 in the state Williams and Caresse Yan. have been doing over the past years. Union and Roselle. He ran under the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 audition and William Shore was hon- National Merit Finalists include Street Fair ored for being a soloist. Benjamin Parisi, William Shore and Kyle Bimbaum was honored for Laura Bruce. Board Member Karen his public speaking and academic Kulikowski noted, “Only less than 1 excellence, and for his role as presi- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Sunday June 12

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Alexa Zepka for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times VICTORY…State Senator Ray Lesniak, left, and Assemblyman Joseph Cryan thank supporters at a gathering in Union after defeating the Democrats For Change ticket in Tuesday’s Primary Election in the 20th Legislative District. Photo courtesy Pat Hoynes SOUTH JERSEY…Lois and Bill Connelly of Galloway, N.J. enjoy reading The LOCAL HERO…At the Fanwood Memorial Day Remembrance, Mayor Colleen Westfield Leader to see their son’s work. Rob Connelly is the office manager of the Mahr congratulates Captain Walter Biner for earning a Bronze Star as an newspaper. Primary Elections infantry platoon leader in Afghanistan. The citation, in part, acknowledges “his CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 leadership through 12 months of sustained combat…” and his qualities as “…a true warrior and exceptional officer.” Captain Biner is a 2003 graduate of Scotch Parking Issues Dominate at Lesniak, he said he was going to There are uncontested Primaries in Plains-Fanwood High School and a resident of Fanwood. ‘slaughter’ us. According to the votes, Westfield, Fanwood, Cranford, he did not.” Garwood and Mountainside. Westfield Council Meeting “We knew when we took on this Running for reelection to the challenge that it was going to be an Westfield Town Council are GOP By LAUREN S. BARR had sent to the county, and recently pro- uphill battle,” Mr. Monteiro told incumbents, Frank Arena in the First Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times vided to Ms. Enculescu, had requested WESTFIELD – At Tuesday night’s that the light be placed between her prop- Democrats For Change supporters at Ward, JoAnn Neylan in the Second Westfield Council conference session, erty and her neighbor’s property. their headquarters at the Aroma Res- Ward, Mark Ciarrocca in the Third several residents of Kimball Avenue were Councilwoman Neylan reported that taurant and Lounge in Elizabeth. Ward and Jim Foerst in the Fourth on hand to request that the council not the Public Safety Committee met prior to “Taking on two of the most powerful Ward. Democrats are Timothy Van change the current two-hour parking re- the full council meeting and that it was political brokers in the State of New Epp in the First Ward, Matthew Sontz striction on their street. unable to get through its lengthy agenda Jersey, Senator Ray Lesniak and [As- in the Third Ward, and Gregory Romer At the public council meeting two due to a discussion of parking issues in semblyman] Joe Cryan, two of the in the Fourth Ward. There is no Demo- weeks ago, East Dudley resident Ralph the area of Westfield High School (WHS). top five most powerful politicians in cratic candidate in the Second Ward. Steinhart had asked the governing body She said that the committee met with the State of New Jersey… and we did In Fanwood, two-term Democratic to consider removing the two-hour park- Traffic Safety Engineer Gordon Meth ing restriction on at least one side of and Board of Education President Julia this all on people-power.” incumbent Mayor Colleen Mahr is Kimball Avenue in order to alleviate the Walker to discuss the options it will pro- Another big race on Tuesday was joined on the party’s ticket by first- parking congestion on Elm Street. pose at the next public WHS parking in Roselle, where Democratic voters term incumbent Russell Huegel and Bob Burslem said that the residents are meeting. That meeting will be held on picked Council President Jamal Kevin Boris, an unsuccessful council “perfectly happy” to buy resident permits Thursday, June 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Holley, 1,652, over incumbent Mayor candidate in 2010. Fanwood GOP to park their own vehicles on the street. WHS auditorium. Garrett Smith, 992, who is facing Chairman Joseph Britt, the GOP He said that because the neighborhood is Fourth Ward Councilman James Foerst insurance fraud and related charges mayoral contender, is joined by Ja- Westfield’s only designated historic dis- said that in working with Ms. Walker, it from leaving the scene of a car acci- son Benedict, who ran for council Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times trict, it is reasonable for the parking re- feels “like we’re teammates with the board dent in December and allegedly fil- last year, and Nicole Cole, a candi- LET THE RACE BEGIN…Mark Holtz, chief operating officer of Overlook striction. of education.” Medical Center in Summit, and stroke survivor Joe Ryan cut the ribbon to start Wally Parker told the council that the ing a false accident report and ficti- date for Union County freeholder in tious insurance claim. Councilman 2009. the American Heart Association Heart Walk in Nomahegan Park in Cranford on thought of the removal of the two-hour Westfield Discusses Saturday morning. restriction was “kind of distressing.” Holley faced charges a few years ago In Garwood, Sara Todisco joins According to resident Pat Velderman, Town Pool Finances of tampering with absentee ballots. incumbent Councilman Louis Mountainside to Repair Faulty the homeowners give up certain rights in By LISA HAGEN Also in the race was Independent Petruzzelli on the Democratic ticket. terms of what they can do to their homes Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Joseph O’Halloran, 769, who ran Republican council candidates are by living in a historic district and should WESTFIELD – On Monday, the under the Democrats For Change Carol Kearney and Steven Blaufeder. Cedar Avenue Catch Basin have the parking restrictions stay in place. Westfield Recreation Commission con- banner. In Mountainside, Councilman Keith By FRED T. ROSSI roadway would need to be reopened until Francis Palladino asked the council to vened reported many town projects for Locally, there are no municipal Turner and Councilwoman Deanna Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times late in the process of razing their present maintain the two-hour restriction but con- the summer. Town Administrator Jim elections in Scotch Plains this year. Andre join Mayor Paul Mirabelli on MOUNTAINSIDE — With several home and building a new one. ceded that parking is congested on Elm Gildea began with a presentation about neighborhood residents in attendance, the Mayor Mirabelli noted that the water Street. He said that it is difficult for cars the history and financial timeline of the the Republican Party’s ticket. borough council said that a severely dam- utility is scheduled to do some work on to pull off of Kimball onto Elm due to Westfield Memorial Pool, which opened Cranford Mayor Daniel aged catch basin on Cedar Avenue will be Corinne Terrace next week, an effort that parked cars and line of sight issues. Memorial Day weekend. He examined Aschenbach is seeking reelection to repaired soon, a move that should cut will involve cutting some holes in the Town Administrator James Gildea said the capital ordinance of the pool to ex- SPF-BOE his township committee seat on the down on flooding issues on the street. road, and urged that the gas utility coor- that the item is on the Public Safety plain ability to maintain “appropriate, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Democratic ticket, along with coun- Homeowners were also told, however, dinate with the water authorities so that Committee agenda but had not been ad- affordable rates.” “It’s important to un- percent of the nation’s students cil candidate Thomas Hannen, Jr. that their street is not high on the list for the same openings can be used by the gas dressed yet. He added, “Unique circum- derstand the background of the pool if achieve this high an honor.” GOP candidates are Andis Kalnis resurfacing at this time. company. “I’d prefer to have less open- stances apply to this particular block.” you are unaware of it,” Mr. Gildea said. Awarded as the Valedictorian of and Lisa Adubato Nesi. At the council’s monthly agenda meetings in the road,” the mayor said. In other business, the council heard In 2002, bonds were taken out for reno- State legislative races will head up ing on Tuesday, about 10 Cedar Avenue In other business, the council, at its from Central Avenue resident Maria vations on the pool’s diving tank, slide and her class, Laura Bruce was reported residents attended and listened as neigh- June 21 regular meeting, is expected to Carluccio. Ms. Carluccio was accused at lap pool. The dwindling budget prompted to have earned a Grade Point Aver- election ballots this year. In District bor William Leber read a statement lay- approve a resolution awarding a contract the last public council meeting of calling the use of the surplus from 2010-2011. age of 4.723. She will be attending 21 (Westfield, Cranford, Garwood, ing out various concerns while distribut- to Denbar Construction of Kenilworth Councilwoman JoAnn Neylan “crazy,” The town council recommended that the Penn State University in the fall. and Mountainside), Senator Tom ing photographs to the governing body of for pothole repairs in 2011 and 2012. The and said it was very troubling to be ac- commission establish a plan in 2013 to The Salutatorian honored was Kean, Jr. of Westfield is joined on the the damaged catch basin, which is situ- council also approved the insertion of cused of something that she did not say. alleviate the debt. “We need to keep doing Amanda Ho, who was also recog- GOP ticket by Assembly incumbents ated on a curve in the roadway and was $11,761 in revenue into the 2011 munici- “For the record, I never called you what we have done, to build surplus up or nized for her participation in the Jon Bramnick of Westfield and Nancy likely damaged during the winter by a pal budget, a result of a grant from the ‘crazy,’” she said, to which Council- pay off to fund the pool,” Mr. Gildea said. Region II Band-Orchestra. She is Munoz of Summit. Democrats are snowplow. Public Works director Ronald Clean Communities program. And the woman Neylan said, “right.” Although the surplus is in “good shape,” reported to be attending Duke Uni- Senate candidate Paul Swanicke of Romak told the residents that the catch governing body approved hiring John Adina Enculescu said that no one noti- the council advised reducing its use com- Warren and Assembly hopefuls Bruce basin is slated to be repaired soon. Chadwick to provide professional plan- fied her regarding the placement of the pletely “to massage” the spike in the debt. versity in September. Mayor Paul Mirabelli told the ning services in connection with the up- pedestrian activated light in front of her “This pool has been around since 1969 Mr. Whitehouse concluded the cer- Bergen of Springfield and Norman homeowners that Cedar Avenue is not dating of the town’s Master Plan. Central Avenue home. She said that on and it has been a jewel of this commu- emony by saying, “You folks have Albert of Cranford. scheduled for resurfacing, saying that the At its June 21 meeting, the council is Monday she was surprised to find new nity,” Mr. Gildea said. “With a good really embraced all that we have to In District 22, Assemblywoman prioritization is “based on the recommen- expected to approve a resolution urging road striping and asked if there would be opening day and the new renovations on offer. Look at what you have accom- Linda Stender of Scotch Plains and dations of the [township] engineer on the State Assembly to approve a bill that any more surprises. the concession stand, picnic area and plished. You truly bring pride to our Assemblyman Jerry Green of what roads are most in need.” The mayor will permit municipalities to spread in- Mr. Gildea said that the county has not landscaping, this will contribute to the community.” Plainfield join Democratic Senator said that some roads in Mountainside dustrial and commercial tax refunds for advised the town that the project is com- pool’s success.” The next board of education meet- Nick Scutari of Linden; Republicans “are in much worse condition than Ce- 2010 and 2011 over a three-year period. plete. He told Ms. Enculescu “to be Recreation Director Bruce Kaufmann ing is scheduled for Thursday, June are Assembly candidates Joan Van dar.” The League of Municipalities is urging clear…the town did not recommend to said there are 255 membership applications Pelt of Plainfield and Middlesex Bor- Earlier in its brief meeting, the council enactment of the legislation, which has put the light in front of your home.” He that have been submitted, amounting to 861 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the administrative met with homeowners from Corinne Ter- already cleared the Senate. And Mayor pointed out that the drawing that the town individuals on next year’s pool waitlist. offices at Evergreen School on Ever- ough Councilman Jeff First. race seeking a permit to open the road Mirabelli said on Tuesday that such a law green Avenue and Cedar Street in Thomas Fortunato and Alexa Zepka surface to activate a natural gas line to the “will help us in planning and budgeting,” Scotch Plains. contributed to this story. home they are building. The married especially when “we’re faced with some couple said they were unaware that the rather substantial property tax appeals.”

David B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times BIG WIN…The Westfield High School baseball team defeated Morris Knolls, 8- Betsey Burgdorf for The Scotch Plains- Fanwood Times 5, in the NJIAA Group 4 semi-final at Kean University in Union on Tuesday. OUTSTANDING...The cast of Westfield High School’s production of Sweeney Westfield will play Manalapan at Toms River South High School on Saturday, Photo courtesy of Bob Burslem Todd — The Demon Barber of Fleet Street walked away the big winner claiming June 11, at 2 p.m. for the Group 4 State Championship. The achievement, Coach WELL PREPARED…Dylan Burslem of Westfield takes time out to read The the top prize of Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical, among other Bob Brewster’s 499th career win, took the team further than it has ever gone in Westfield Leader while visiting the Iwa Jima on May 27 during Fleet Week in New awards, at the Rising Star Awards hosted by the Paper Mill Playhouse on the history of the program. See full story in next week’s edition of the newspaper. York City. Tuesday night. See story page 22.

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Page 2 Thursday, June 9, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WNET to Take Over NJN; Lewis, State Awaiting Appeal Radio Licenses Changing On Eligibility Ruling TRENTON — Governor Chris casts of significant State House events Christie has announced the selection such as State of the State and Budget By PAUL J. PEYTON Federal Judge Noel Hillman ruled on Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times April 28 ruled that the residency re- of WNET as the new independent Message, live Election Night cover- quirement does not violate Mr. Lewis’ broadcast entity that will be the suc- age as part of comprehensive election BURLINGTON - Although his name was on the ballot for New Jersey’s Primary guarantee of equal protection under the cessor to state-run New Jersey Net- coverage as well as a Sunday morning Election on Tuesday, the decision on 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitu- work effective July 1. The new chan- New Jersey public affairs programs. whether of not Carl Lewis, a nine-time tion as alleged by Mr. Tambussi. Ac- nel will be called NJTV. “From the beginning, it was clear to Olympic Gold medalist in track, will be on cording to the Associated Press, New “I want to thank every one of the us that the WNET family had the the General Election ballot is still up in the Jersey’s residency requirement has been organizations that put forth propos- resources, programming and capacity air. He hopes to oppose Senator Dawn on the books for 167 years and is part of als during this competitive process to make it a natural fit for operating in Addiego (R-8th, Evesham) in November. the state Constitution. for their interest and support in en- New Jersey,” said Neal Shapiro, Thir- Mr. Lewis filed his candidacy for State Mr. Tambussi has appealed Judge Senate on April 11 in Burlington County. Hillman’s decision to the state’s Third suring a sound future for public broad- teen/WNET president. “I am confi- Circuit Court of Appeals. He has also said casting in our state,” Governor dent that our plans not only position us On April 15, Burlington County Republi- can Chairman William Layton challenged Ms. Guadagno’s conclusion violates the Christie said. “In the end, WNET to take on the challenges and opportu- Mr. Lewis’ candidacy on the grounds he New Jersey Civil Rights Act, according presented the strongest, most com- nities before us, but will allow us to did not meet the state’s four-year residency to published reports. plete plan that met my priorities for build on the successes and rich public requirement because he recently lived in On May 2, the United States Court of this process, most importantly the broadcasting tradition in New Jersey.” California where he voted as of 2009. Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled that ability to deliver Jersey-centric pro- WNET is partnering with the Cau- The state contends in legal briefs that the Primary ballots be printed with Mr. Sonia Owchariw for The Westfield Leader and The Times gramming, including a nightly news cus Educational Corporation and vet- Mr. Lewis established his residency in Lewis’ name. A New Jersey Appeals DEMOLISHED... A former warehouse on the north side of South Avenue, across program for the citizens of the Gar- eran producer/broadcaster Steve California in 1997 and based his business Court upheld Ms. Guadagno’s ruling on from the Cranford Train Station, is demolished to make room for three new den State and without the burden of Adubato Jr. to produce New Jersey there; registered to vote in California in May 2 that Mr. Lewis could not run for homes. Also being knocked down is a gas station. Construction was delayed over 2002 where he exercised that right in state Senate, saying the administrative 10 years due to soil contamination on the site. taxpayer subsidy.” focused public affairs programming law judge (ALJ) failed to take into ac- The WNET partnership will infor the new channel. A new, re-envi- 2008 and 2009, and kept his voter registration there until he filed his Senate count Mr. Lewis’ “ties to California.” Budget Panel Meets Today clude: a stronger overall program- sioned week-nightly news program nominating petition on April 11, 2011 in “While the ALJ did not consider [Mr. ming schedule that draws upon the called N.J. Today will be launched on New Jersey. A search of the New Jersey Lewis’] direct and immediate ties to Cali- full range of WNET/PBS offerings; NJTV in the 6 and 11 p.m. timeslots Tax Assessors website shows Mr. Lewis’s fornia, of greater concern was a complete increased and enhanced overall New beginning in September. Prior to that contact information to be Playa Deo disregard of the implications of [Mr. To Review NJN Plan Jersey centric programming, includ- launch and beginning on July 1, in the Reym, Calf. for the years 2009 and 2010 Lewis’] voting record,” the panel said in TRENTON — The Assembly Bud- workers. That will be the goal of ing arts, culture, and public affairs; time slots reserved for the news pro- and Encino, Calf. in 2011. Mr. Lewis its ruling. get Committee will meet today, June Thursday’s Assembly Budget Com- maintaining high quality public af- gram, NJTV will first air a N.J. Today purchased a home in Medford in 2007 for “Permitting the filing of any objection, 9, to hear testimony on the future of mittee hearing,” Asm. Greenwald said. fairs programming, including a preview program – a daily update of $1.1 million. without any limitations on the objector, New Jersey Network (NJN). The Supporting the change in NJN On April 20, New Jersey Administra- serves the fundamental electoral goal of nightly news broadcast, live broad- the New Jersey news of the day along tive Law Judge John Schuster, 3rd ruled assuring only qualified candidates are on Christie Administration has an- management is Assembly Republi- with in-depth interviews and reports against the Republicans saying that the the ballot and is in furtherance of preserv- nounced that a new nonprofit group can Leader Alex DeCroce (R-25, Milk Money Receives on current issues and events. GOP had “not met their burden to demon- ing the integrity of elections. In the case, incorporated by Channel 13 WNET Whippany), a member of the Legis- In addition, all of New Jersey strate respondent [Mr. Lewis] has not but for the filing of petitioners’ would operate NJN hose name would lative Task Force on Public Broad- CF Green Award Network’s radio licenses will be ac- attained resident status to seek State Sen- [Burlington Republicans] objections and be changed to NJTV. Today’s hearing casting. He said the Governor’s plan CRANFORD — Margaret Sacco, quired outright. WHYY is acquiring ate office.” its administrative review, the issue of is set for 10 a.m. in Committee Room “has ushered in a new era of public proprietor of Milk Money, located at five licenses: WNJM FM 89.9 “That is not a finding that respondent appellant’s [Mr. Lewis] qualifications 11 on the fourth floor of the State broadcasting in New Jersey that will 6 Eastman Street in Cranford, was Manahawkin, WNJN FM 89.7 Atlan- [Mr. Lewis] has attained such status, how- may not have been subject to review until House Annex in Trenton. ensure its future while relieving tax- awarded a Level I Green Business ever, because the severely limited time the General Election,” the state Appellate tic City, WNJZ FM 90.3 Cape May Court stated. “We conclude that the peti- Assembly Democrats have said payers of the burden of subsidizing a Certificate for responsible environ- Court House, WNJB FM 89.3 constraints in hearing and deciding this WNET “will pay nothing for the man- state-operated broadcasting network mental practices by Cranford Mayor matter have not permitted a fully devel- tioners have standing to challenge Bridgeton and WNJS FM 88.1 Ber- oped record,” Judge Schuster said in his appellant’s candidacy.” agement rights while also receiving which it has no business operating.” Daniel Aschenbach, Cranford Cham- lin. The other licenses are being ac- ruling as reported by politickernj.com. When asked to comment on the case $4 million in fees and grants.” As- “I am confident that WNET, with its ber of Commerce President Eugene quired by New York Public Radio, On April 26 New Jersey Secretary of Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean, Jr. sembly Budget Chairman Lou vast broadcasting experience, will pro- Matics, and Councilman Edward which operates WNYC and WQXR. State Kim Guadagno rejected Judge (R-21, Westfield) said, “Only could the Greenwald (D-6th, Voorhees), who vide us with fresh and innovative pro- O’Malley at the May 24 Township New York Public Radio is acquiring Schuster’s opinion. “The California Con- Camden County Democrats behind Carl served on the Legislative Task Force gramming that focuses on the issues Committee Meeting. four licenses: WNJY FM 89.3 stitution requires voters to be residents Lewis claim that a guy who was regis- on Public Broadcasting, said his that are of importance and interest to As a consignment shop for Netcong, WNJP FM 88.5 Sussex, of the State of California to be eligible to tered to vote in California until the day he “main goal throughout this process our citizens,” Asm. DeCroce said. children’s clothing from newborn to vote…[Mr. Lewis] testified that he un- decided to run for office, and who admit- WNJT FM 88.1 Trenton and WNJO ted he hasn’t paid New Jersey income has been to continue New Jersey- size 12, toys and accessories, Milk FM 90.3 Toms River and will create derstood and signed the California voter centric programming through any Clark Friendly’s Sold Money qualified as a Green Business declaration each time he voted in Cali- taxes in recent memory, is somehow the a new public radio station with a New fornia,” she stated in her ruling against victim of an unjust hatchet job that denied restructuring, including nightly news CLARK – Friendly Ice Cream by turning off lights and equipment, Jersey news bureau to produce and Mr. Lewis’ name being placed on bal- him the right to run. He doesn’t meet the and programs that represent the cul- Corporation has that Will Haiback using a programmable thermostat, broadcast New Jersey focused public lots. legal requirements to be a State Senator tural diversity of New Jersey, while has purchased Friendly’s restaurants recycled paper and bags, and bring- radio programming. “In short, the decision of Ms. Guadagno in New Jersey, period.” ensuring a smooth transition to an in Morris Plains and Clark. A fran- ing home recyclables for proper dis- Also as part of the agreement, a is a clear abuse of discretion,” responded Chris Russell, a campaign consultant entity reliant on private funding.” chisee since 2004, Mr. Haiback owns posal. redeveloped website and new media Mr. Lewis attorney William Tambussi in to the Burlington County Republican “Ensuring employees received eq- Friendly’s in New Providence and The Cranford Green Team is led online presence will be created, along a legal brief. “The decision runs contrary Party, added, “After losing his legal battles uitable and fair consideration was Old Bridge. by Mary Reilly, chairwoman; Coun- to well-established election laws in New in state court, Mr. Lewis is now trying to with the adaptation of the existing convince the federal courts that the rules also vital, and I’m not convinced that’s As part of this transaction Mr. cilman O’Malley, and Debra Walker, online education initiative VITAL to Jersey, which are broadly construed in happening under this proposal. We Haiback will remodel those restau- chairwoman of the Green Business the interests of letting the voters decide everyone else...If he is proven to not be a New Jersey for the public’s use. VI- who should be their candidate.” He said resident at the end of the day, he will be need to take a deeper look at the rants and open two new restaurants Team and publicity chairman. Any TAL is a free, online library of more removing Mr. Lewis’ name from the bal- thrown off the [General Election] ballot financial details, especially at the by December 31, 2013. “We look business that would like to be pro- than 5,000 learning assets including lot is “a distinctly unique harm that could You’re not on for good, you’re on for large fund-raising needs, and give forward to bringing an updated im- moted as a Green Business should video and audio clips, interactive, not be compensated for with monetary now.” this plan a public airing to ensure it age and great service to the stores,” call (908) 272-5522 lesson plans and worksheets. damages or other relief.” Betsey Burgdorf contributed to this story. does the right thing for taxpayers and Mr. Haiback said. PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER Helping Accident Victims Every Day THE BRAMNICK Complete Kitchen Remodeling ... For Every Budget! 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Please visit our website www.ferrarosrestaurant.com and Facebook page Ferraro’s Westfield 908-301-9001 www.stahlesq.com Lic # 14073 for ongoing updates on our rebuilding progress. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 9, 2011 Page 3 Elimination of Pres. Primary Clears GOP ‘Disappointed’ Oliver Senate State Government Committee TRENTON – Legislation that New Jersey’s separate February Presi- Won’t Move Pension Reform would move New Jersey’s February dential Primary would be eliminated TRENTON — Assembly Republi- dresses both the pension and Presidential Primary Election back and returned to the regular June Pri- can Leader Alex DeCroce (R-26, healthcare systems, but no agreement to June to be held with the regular mary Election as it was before 2005. Whippany) and Conference Leader has been reached. Governor Christie partisan Primary Elections was ad- “This move is as much about cost Jon Bramnick (R-21, Westfield) said has said it is critical these reforms be vanced last Thursday by State Gov- savings as it is about returning rel- they were disappointed with a Star enacted by the end of June. ernment, Wagering, Tourism and His- evance to New Jersey’s Presidential Ledger story in which Assembly “No one can dispute these pro- toric Preservation Committee. The Primary Election,” Asm. Cryan said. Speaker Shelia Oliver (D-34, East grams are broken and need to be bill was recently approved 76-0 by “It costs between $8 to $12 million to Orange) indicated that pension and fixed,” Asm. Bramnick said. “June is the State Assembly. hold a separate Presidential Primary health benefit reforms would not a critical month when taxpayers will The bill is Sponsored by Assembly in February, money that, in this eco- move forward without significant see how serious Trenton is about ad- Democrats John Wisniewski (D-19, nomic climate, could be put to much support from her caucus. Speaker dressing our state’s biggest problems. Sayreville), the state’s Democratic better use than ensuring New Oliver has indicated without such As we head into the home stretch it is chairman, Assembly Majority Leader Jerseyans can pick their party’s can- support, moving ahead with the longtime for serious discussions about Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-15, Tren- didate for President on the same day awaited reforms is not an option. how to deliver a plan that repairs both ton), Assemblyman Thomas Giblin as half the nation.” “The state’s pension and health systems.” (D-34, Clifton) and Majority Leader Asw. Coleman added that moving benefits systems face insolvency and Asw. Linda Stender (D-22, Scotch Joseph Cryan (D-20, Union). Primary back to June “ensures that if valuable time has been wasted over Plains) told The Star Ledger, “My “When we first moved New there is another extended Presidential the last several months. Taxpayers sense is that the majority of the mem- Courtesy of Steve Glazer, Westfield Historical Society Jersey’s Presidential Primary up six Primary battle in the future New CIVIL WAR HISTORY..A statue honoring those who gave their lives in the deserve a plan, not further delays,” bers think it (reforms) should go to years ago, it was with the intent that Jerseyans will have a more significant American Civil War stands in Fairview Cemetery as the nation commemorates Assemblyman DeCroce said. “Re- the bargaining table” through the New Jersey be more than a fundraising say in the outcome." the 150th anniversary of the start of the great conflict. forming these systems means prop- collective bargaining process. stopover for Presidential hopefuls,” The measure now heads to the full erty tax relief. Nothing is more im- Asm. Wisniewski said. “Moving the Senate for further consideration. portant than that.” Two River Bank Names Primary back to June just makes Should it receive Senate approval, Westfield Was Site of Early “As Republicans stand ready to sense, from both a relevance and eco- the bill will have to come back to the work on legislation that delivers re- Patock Chairman nomic perspective.” Assembly for final concurrence be- lief to property taxpayers and helps AREA – At the May 10 annual Under the legislation (A-3777), fore going to the governor. Civil War Casualty save the system for the plans’ partici- shareholders’ meeting of Commu- Editor’s Note: The following ar- tenant, spotted some of his men be- pants, it is unfortunate the Assembly nity Partners Bancorp (parent com- ticle was based on a story appearing having recklessly and went to ad- Democrats can’t get on the same pany of Two River Community Bank), Forum to be Held June 15 in a book recently published by the monish them. Just then, the train page,” Asm. DeCroce said. “Our cau- the Board of Directors unanimously New Jersey Civil War 150th Anniver- lurched forward, Walker fell and the cus remains committed to supporting elected Frank J. Patock, Jr. as their On Municipal Consolidation sary Committee, New Jersey’s Civil wheels of the cars rolled over his a bill that brings meaningful change new chairman of the company’s board War Odyssey, available at legs, gravely wounding him. He was to these programs which are on the and its bank subsidiary. WESTFIELD – Westfield residents and Fanwood. www.njcivilwar.org. taken to the next stop, Plainfield, and brink of collapse, but time is running Mr. Parton held the position of are invited to an open forum on “I knew public forums about mu- WESTFIELD -- The Civil War be- died shortly afterwards, on June 22, out.” board chairman of Two River Com- Wednesday, June 15 at 7 p.m. to dis- nicipal consolidation had previously gan on April 12, 1861 with the Con- 1861, exactly 150 years ago this Governor Chris Christie and Sen- munity Bank since its formation in cuss how municipal consolidation been held in nearby towns,” said federate firing on Fort Sumter. Fed- month. ate President Steve Sweeney(D-3, 2000, and of Community Partners could provide tax relief. Douglas Sheehan, a Westfield resi- eral forces surrendered two days later. When Walker’s body was returned Gloucester) have been meeting with Bancorp since its formation in The forum will be run by Gina dent since 1987. “Given that fact — No American lives were lost during to New Hampshire, there was a huge Speaker Oliver on a plan that ad- 2006. Genovese, a former mayor and coun- not to mention the emphasis put on the bombardment of the South Caro- funeral for its native son, the first cilwoman in Long Hill and now the studies of municipal consolidation lina fort and the war was fought far from the state to die in the nation’s executive director of Courage to Con- by the law Governor [Chris] Christie from New Jersey, so it may be sur- Civil War. His body lay in state in the LAWRENCE A. WOODRUFF nect New Jersey. The program will recently signed — now is the perfect prising to learn that one of the war’s capital of Concord. Businesses and take place at 140 Central Avenue, time for residents of Westfield to learn earliest casualties was here in government closed for the day and across from the Westfield Post Of- about the benefits of consolidation.” Westfield. flags flew at half-mast. The first ma- Attorney fice. Ms. Genovese has presented At the forum Ms. Genovese will After the events in the South, newly jor battle of the war was fought at similar programs for Scotch Plains introduce the second edition of “Cour- inaugurated President Abraham Lin- Bull Run in Virginia in July 1861 N.J. Divorce Mediator age to Connect New Jersey Guide- coln called for 75,000 volunteer troops when Lt. Walker’s regiment lost many FW Resident Assisting book: The Tools for Municipal Con- for 90 days to preserve the Union. more men. After that, deaths became solidation,” published this month. It Men from all over the Northeast commonplace and such large shows In Tornado Claims is a comprehensive manual that pro- formed and joined regiments to serve of grief impossible. By its close, more TRENTON – Fanwood resident vides step-by step measures that resi- their country. A New Hampshire man than 620,000 Americans had died in Mark Nussenfeld is among four staff dents and local officials could take to named Charles Webster Walker en- the conflict. Divorce & Mediation members from the New Jersey De- form municipal consolidation study listed with the Goodwin Rifles of the It is now the sesquicentennial of partment of Banking and Insurance commissions and, ultimately, con- 2nd New Hampshire Infantry regi- the Civil War and Lt. Walker’s death. Estate Planning & Probate working in Alabama this week as part solidate communities. ment and headed off to join in the great The New Jersey Civil War 150th of a national volunteer effort to assist “This is a crucial issue for the fi- struggle. He never made it. Anniversary Committee has been General Practice residents who suffered damages from nancial well-being of Westfield resi- After being celebrated in Boston established to help increase aware- tornadoes last month with filing in- dents and our community,” said Mr. and New York, the regiment took a ness and accurate recognition of the surance claims, Commissioner Tom Sheehan, noting he hopes local and steamboat to Elizabeth, New Jersey. sacrifices and contributions of the 201 South Avenue E. Considine said. state elected officials attend. There the men were loaded onto trains people of New Jersey during this Westfield Staff members are working in The program is free and open to to travel to Washington, D.C. 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Page 4 Thursday, June 9, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Letters to the Editor Times Since 1959 — Established 1890 — DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood Can Union County Freeholders DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. Members of: Trademark Public Property? Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Stubbornly claiming that their seal that it would take a referendum even with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association can be trademarked is a symptom of though every other county had either The others are made up. Are you sharp Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey the hubris infesting Union County reduced or discussed reducing that enough to discern this deception of diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 government. tax without one. If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 Of course a government insignia In the 2011 budget, $2.35 million guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 can’t be trademarked. The county was appropriated from the Open vidual. If you get three – word expert. If was told so when their application Space trust fund to pay operating POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at you get all four – You must have a lot of was denied by the USPTO on Octo- expenses for properties not purchased free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 ber 18, 2010. through that fund, a clear violation of All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. The claim by First Deputy County the intent of that law. come from the board game Diction Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman Counsel Norman W. Albert in a letter All these instances represent ac- of April 21, 2011 that the seal was tions taken for the convenience or Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER 1. Cumshaw – A tip or gratuity Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo “trademarked under federal law” was pleasure of the freeholders and their a willful lie. This is hardly the first vested interests with no concern for 2. Sarcoid – Like or consisting of flesh COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION 3. Philter – A love potion Betsey Burgdorf Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly instance of the county getting the any legality beyond their own ken. 4. Picaroon – A rogue, pirate, or thief EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS legal opinion they dictated. Whether it be to free up money to In June 2009, the county counsel expand Musicfest, create work for SCHEELITE sat silently as a freeholder denied a connected legal firms, or simply to 1. A catfish native to the River Nile SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe citizen’s First Amendment right to harass Tina Renna for the fun of it the 2. A diagrammatic representation of One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 speak about the number of family Union County hierarchy exhibits a something; a summary; a scheme; an outline members that a freeholder had on the disdain for the rule of law, both legis- 3. A radical sect of Moslem county payroll only to have to apolo- lated and natural, that is striking, 4. Calcium tungstate Why Not Eliminate All New Jersey gize when the ACLU got involved. even by New Jersey standards. INQUINATION After a Summit councilman sug- John Bury 1. Of an alien or foreign nature gested that the county reduce their Kenilworth 2. Bizarre; strange behavior Open Space tax this year he was told 3. The act of defiling; corruption 4. A tendancy or leaning Primaries to Really Save Money YAULD Magazine Ratings of High Schools 1. To pull back or retreat suddenly In June 2005 New Jersey state lawmakers opted to New Jerseyans had donated $15 million to Presiden- 2. Active, vigorous add a separate Presidential Primary Election in the tial candidates in 2004 only to have the Republican Gets Another Look by Westfielder 3. Elderly, worn out hope that the Garden State would be able to play an and Democrat nominations for President sewn up. 4. Breaking out in blisters Recently, Dr. Dolan [Westfield dent-computer ratio; percentage of TOVARISCH important role in the selections of Presidential can- Senator Nick Scutari (D-22, Linden) said that School Superintendent Margaret faculty with advanced degrees; and 1. Unspoken; unthinkable didates by the Democratic and Republican Parties. “open elections are the bedrock of our democracy Dolan] responded to criticism that number of AP tests offered). 2. Comrade in the Soviet Union Now, after holding one Presidential Primary in 2008, and now more New Jerseyans than ever can come out Westfield High School continues to (2) student performance (SAT 3. A large cape, or short, full cloak the Legislature is one full State Senate vote and a and take part” in the Presidential Primary. drop in New Jersey Monthly’s High score, AP scores, and percentage of worn in the first half of the nineteenth School Rankings report. Citing data students scoring advanced profi- century signature of the Governor away from eliminating Well Sen. Scutari is not entirely correct. To vote in 4. A disorderly, unkempt, rough per- showing that Westfield is outperform- ciency on HSPA). son this separate election. a New Jersey Primary, voters must either be regis- ing Cranford and Summit in terms of (3) student outcomes (a single com- Supporters have said eliminating the extra elec- tered Democrats or Republicans, or be willing be- SAT scores, percentage of students bined score of graduation rate multi- tion would save $11 million in the costs that are come affiliated upon casting their vote in the Pri- achieving advanced proficiency on plied by the percentage of graduates Letters to borne mostly by counties whose clerks run the mary. the HSPA, and percentage of AP test going on to post-secondary educa- takers scoring 3 or greater, Dr. Dolan tion). the Editor elections. Senator Donald Norcross (D-5, Camden), According to election records on the Union County concluded that academic achievement Clearly academic achievement who is sponsoring the bill (S-2883/A-3777), has Clerk’s website, in 2008, 100,000 of the county’s must not be a primary criterion in the (termed “student performance” When Did Girl Scouts called the change a “no-brainer.” Election costs 121,000 party voters participated in the Presidential rankings. above) is a major factor in the include the printing of election and mail-in ballots, Primary – 85,000 Democrats and 36,000 Republi- However, a review of New Jersey rankings. Let’s face the facts — if Last March? transporting voting machines to and from election cans. Non-party affiliated voters are not allowed to Monthly’s high school rankings meth- Westfield is outperforming Cranford In Lisa Hagen’s article on the polls, and paying poll workers $200 for a 15-hour vote in the Primary. The excitement of the Primary odology report suggests otherwise. A and Summit in terms of student per- Westfield Memorial Day parade, school’s final ranking is calculated formance, then we must be falling Michelle Monaghan was in error day. Interesting that cost of this extra election was battle between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama by adding together scores in three short in school environment and/or when she said, “This is the second never raised when the additional election date was drove many unaffiliated voters to register as Demo- areas: student outcomes. year Mountainside Girl Scouts have created. crats so as to be able to vote in that Primary. Currently (1) school environment (average Diane Cardenas Elliott marched in this parade,” since in the The problem in New Jersey is that we have too in Union County with a population of 520,000, there class size; student-faculty ratio; stu- Westfield late 1940s I was a Mountainside Girl many elections – School Board, Primary, General are 287,000 registered voters – 124,000 unaffiliated, Scout and regularly marched in the parade in the mid 1940s. A correction Election, as well as non-partisan races held in May 119,000 Democrats and 44,000 Republicans. Last Week’s ‘Peek In Politics’ Article Is is in order. in only a handful of towns as well special school If lawmakers want to really save money, eliminate Feedback referendum votes that, for whatever reason, are not the primary altogether and just allow all candidates Misleading About CWA Workers included on school election ballots in April. In our on the November ballot. Let voters, and not political Regarding the “Peek at the Week The amount paid by employees as Big Hearts In Garwood opinion, the state needs to combine and eliminate insiders, decide the winners. In Politics” column of June 2, 2011; a group is much more than 1.5 per- Only 27 Percent? election dates to save money and increase voter We’re certainly not against voting but we are I would like to clarify a statement that cent of the cost. The CWA negotiat- I believe was misleading. New Jersey ing team has proposed a contribution We Garwoodians like to call our- turnout at the same time. In addition, voting in New concerned that the Primary Election system disen- state employees represented by the structure for the next contract that selves ‘‘The small town with a big Jersey needs to become more meaningful. Every- franchises the majority of the voters in this state Communication Workers of America would increase the employees share heart,” but I think that in at least one thing is so carved up and locked up by those in power while perpetuating the power bosses and those living currently are charged 1.5 percent of as a whole and save the state about 20 situation we overrate ourselves. I was that the game is mostly over before being presented off the dole. their pay for their health insurance, percent of the cost or a little more. extremely disappointed to read in the to the voters for a decision. This could be a good start in straightening out the not 1.5 percent of the cost of the Edith Konopka First Aid Squad’s recent fundraising insurance. Westfield drive letter that only 27 percent of In supporting the initial move for a separate Presi- mess we’re in along with term limits, bans on hold- Garwood residents responded to last dential Election in New Jersey, Senator Dick Codey ing more than one public position and pay-as-you- year’s fund drive. Really? Aren’t our (D-27, Verona) said “the change (to February) seeks go for your own pension. Tree Limb Obscures Stop Sign in hearts a little bigger than that? We to preserve New Jersey’s influence in the Presiden- As former Governor Jon Corzine said, “Pigs fly never know when we might need the tial Primary process as other states try to move their over the Statehouse.” We’re not naive enough to Westfield Creating Hazard squad, and they are always there to support us. Can’t we support them a Primaries and Caucuses earlier in the year” and that believe this will stop anytime soon. I am writing all of you to beware of in them. I can only hope something is a potentially dangerous situation if done very soon. little more? you drive in town. I contacted the traffic department Bill Nierstedt If a driver comes from Central and the branch remains. I contacted Garwood Westfield Pays $40.7 Million Per Year For U.S. National Debt Avenue onto Washington Street and my councilman and he replied that he The current U.S. National Debt is interest payment in fiscal year 2010. could it do for the community? Could crosses Carleton Road, there is a stop would see what can be done because Franklin School over $14.3 trillion and the interest Westfield has some 11,000 house- it fund a new high school or a youth sign at that intersection. Of course it has been like that for years. For Fundraiser Tops $35K paid last year on this debt was about holds so the total payment last year, center? How many new teachers could you will not see that sign. There is a years? Is he kidding? Why can’t a $414 billion. The U.S. has a popula- just for interest on the national debt, be hired? large tree branch covering it. In the branch be cut from obstructing a stop We would like to thank you for tion of 310 million and 115 million from Westfield residents was Where will this end? past two weeks, cars have driven right sign? your generous donation to our “Field of Dreams” fundraiser. households. This averages out to $40,700,000. What if this money John Shanebrook across Carleton without stopping. Richard Dobra about $3,600 per household for the stayed in the local economy? What These cars had mothers with children Your donation helped us to raise Scotch Plains Westfield over $35,000 for the new Franklin School “Field of Dreams” play- Scotch Plains Democratic Municipal ground. This playground will greatly enhance Franklin’s outdoor play- Budget Discussions Are Amusing ground, field areas, and the greater I would like to respond to Mr. made the tax lower. There is no risk, Westfield community and many lo- Beckerman’s letter to the editor (June since you know your ideas will not be cal as well as national businesses. 2, 2011) about the Scotch Plains bud- accepted anyway. Most of the ideas We hope the event provides con- get. presented were irresponsible. Using tinued exposure for your business. Mr. Beckerman claimed that the the entire surplus always sounds at- Franklin School recognized all con- presence of former Mayor Martin tractive, but in reality, I have seen this tributors in our event program and Marks and myself (Republican chair done in many towns, and even once in artfully displayed your donation, in- and former mayor) got up and at- Scotch Plains. It invariably backfires cluding a beautiful sign describing tempted to preemptively shut down and within a year or two; you end up the donation. Please be reminded that any meaningful discussion. If Mr. with a massive tax increase to make since the Franklin PTO is a registered Beckerman had been there, he would up the difference plus catch up. 501(c)(3) organization, your dona- have seen we got up to speak late in I was particularly amused by the tion qualifies as a charitable contri- the meeting, and much discussion suggestion of the Democrats to use bution and is tax-deductible. had already occurred and more took the sewer surplus to reduce the mu- Thank you again for your support place afterwards. nicipal tax. Just the last week Mr. of this important event. Your dona- It is not unusual for me to attend a Beckerman had argued the sewer sur- tion will make a difference to the budget hearing. I have been at the last plus should go back to the people Franklin School and the children! 25 of them, more than anyone else in who had paid the sewer tax. Now Mr. Rena Baretz the room. I served on the Scotch Marcus and Mr. Glover did not seem Franklin Event Chair, Westfield Plains Council for 10 years and Mayor to care about the business property Marks served for 12 years. Either one owners who had paid this tax; they Taxpayer Dollars Used of us had more municipal budget wanted to use their money to make a experience than anyone on the coun- political point. In Election Newspaper cil. In addition, I spent 15 years as a As far as suggestions Mr. Marcus The Union County Directions is corporate chief financial officer. That or Mr. Glover may have had in the arriving in mailboxes, so there must experience helped me take the lead conference meeting before the bud- be an Election Day coming up June 4, on the budget in the 10 years I served get hearing, why did they not make 2011. on the council. these recommendations during the Senator Raymond Lesniak is at the My comments were simply to thank months of budget negotiations, or at top of the ticket on Column A for this the entire council on all the hard work least before the budget was intro- upcoming Tuesday Primary Election. they had done on the budget. My duced a month before the hearing. Therefore the UC Directions news- comments nor Mayor Marks’ com- Mr. Beckerman’s last point is that paper, which is totally funded by tax- ments had nothing to do with putting the council should have tabled the payer dollars under the cover of the in a fix. We are always there. vote until the council got more input. non-profit Union County Alliance and Your State Legislators It is easy for the minority to take The only people who want more time costs approximately $50,000, fea- ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, pot shots at the majority. You can are the losers. In fact, the budget tured Lesniak on page one – along Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. always claim that you could have process takes place over several with his running mates. 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. months and includes conference Tina Renna Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Union County Freeholders meetings, special budget hearings, Cranford (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. 10 Elizabethtown Plaza meetings with department heads and Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 more. Almost all of these meetings Deadlines 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail General News - Friday 4pm Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] (908) 527-4000 are open to the public. If you want Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] George Devanney, Mgr. budget information earlier than the Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] [email protected] public hearing, it is available in many Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. forms. You do not need more time; Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] (908) 527-4419 you need to be paying attention ear- To Reach Us (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] [email protected] lier. E-Mail - [email protected] 7th Congressional District Deborah Scanlon, Bd. Chair Bill McClintock For more information, see Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 [email protected] Scotch Plains Republican Chair www.goleader.com/help A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 9, 2011 Page 5

www.westfieldareachamber.com The Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce – Be A Leader By Ron Shovlin Help yourself! The best way to make Vice-President, WACC Board of Directors change is to get involved, ask questions, How is your business doing? Are you and contribute your new ideas. There is a making all the connections you need to lot to be said about hearing what others succeed in this economy? Have you tried are doing and have done. The reason our New Jersey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Sunday Night everything? Networking and comparing community continues to grow is because notes with other local business owners we have many people who get involved. By Tom Murro guy in Newark that night to ever walk hand at telling jokes. Co-presenter, “All I want to say is you’re honor- and professionals can give you another If you are interested in joining the cham- NEWARK – A red carpet in New- on the moon. He was also wearing writer Harlan Coban, stood next to ing a great human being. He was all perspective! ber or would like to attend one of our ark, who would have ever thought?? crystal beads that he told me he wears him saying, “You may have been right as a football player,” Paterno The Westfield Area Chamber of Com- future events visit Among those in attendance – A to ward away evil spirits. murdered in Upper Montclair but you said. merce has been servicing the local com- www.westfieldareachamber.com. The very old former Gov of New Jersey CNN anchor Susan Hendricks died here tonight in Newark.” Harry Carson said last night, “You munity since 1948. The Chamber has Chamber office is located at 173 Elm St. Brendan Byrne who seemed to take a asked Buzz Aldrin, “Buzz, do you Inductee Queen Latifah, born in have to be tough” to be from New served the communities of Fanwood, (3rd floor) in Westfield. You can also real liking to Mrs. N.J. – during our think NASA could send Snooki back Newark and raised in East Orange, Jersey, who introduced inductee Joe Garwood, Mountainside, Scotch Plains reach us at (908) 233-3021. picture his wife hurried him along. to outer space?” Buzz replied ,“I said New Jersey let her develop into Theismann. “If somebody gives you and Westfield and their respective mem- Ron Shovlin is the Vice-Chairman of Former Governor Tom Kean was there know a few people in Washington, the person she is through failure and the finger, you have to give it back.” bers through the volunteer efforts of local the Board of Directors for the Westfield business and professional people. The Area Chamber of Commerce and owner and so were a very gracious Gover- maybe we can do something about success. There were other special guests at Chamber has been growing stronger over of The Mattress Factory in Fanwood. nor Chris Christie with his beautiful it.” “I think that’s one thing I learned in ceremony, including former New York the last few years due to the dedication of family-wife Mary Pat and two daugh- Joe Piscopo – The poster child for New Jersey – how to be fearless. I’m Mayor Rudy Giuliani and New York its members. Over 70 new companies Bills Target State ters Sarah and Bridget. N.J., still quoting Sinatra in every from Newark, I told you,” she said. Jets hero Joe Namath. There were have joined in the last year! My date for the night (Mrs. N.J., sentence. During our picture together Football legend Franco Harris was performances by Southside Johnny What does the Chamber do? Primarily, Double-Dip Loophole Claire Pavlinec) and I were seated for he said, “Like Sinatra would say, let’s speaking when the announcer’s voice and Motown stars The Shirelles the Westfield Area Chamber of Com- TRENTON — Legislation sponsored dinner and drinks with the legendary put the pretty lady in the middle.” interrupted claiming to be “God.” among others. merce provides a necessary forum for the by Senator Steve Oroho (R-Sussex) to “man on the moon” and Dancing Sopranos star Vince Curatola There was a special guest Harris Pictured above, from left to right, exchange of ideas and information among prohibit the practice of elected officials with the Stars, Buzz Aldrin; after the shared his love for New Jersey with would want to speak with, God said. are: Tom Murro, Claire Pavlinec and local business people in retailing, service taking their pension, while continuing to and the professions. It administers an on- receive their salary in elected office from event, he was wearing three Omega the audience, mentioning how his So- Out walked the honoree’s college The Shirelles; Gov. Tom Kean and going schedule of programs, projects and which they retired was passed by the watches like the one he wore on the pranos character was murdered in football coach, Penn State’s Joe Mrs. N.J., Gov. Christie and family, meetings designed to keep local business Senate Budget Committee on Monday. moon. I’m pretty sure he was the only Upper Montclair. He also tried his Paterno. Buzz Aldrin and Joe Piscopo. people in contact with one another and “The law as it currently stands invites with the needs of the business commu- public officials, some of whom collect nity. The Chamber monitors local devel- six-figure taxpayer paid salaries for their opments and regulation, keeps in regular service, to game the system and collect contact with town officials and local leg- two public checks at the same time. This islators, and informs members on issues amounts to a serious breach of the public that affect business. trust,” Sen. Oroho stated. “Public service The Chamber represents both its indi- should be about getting something ac- vidual members and the business com- complished for the people you serve, not munity as a whole and acts on their be- taking as much from the public treasury half. The Chamber builds good relation- as you can.” ships between business people and the Senate bills 346 and 1875 apply to larger community by working in coali- elected officials currently enrolled in ei- tion with other town groups on charitable ther the Police and Fireman’s Retirement projects and civic events. System (PFRS) and Public Employee The Chamber provides many network- Retirement System (PERS). ing events throughout the year, from edu- “Special loopholes available for elected cational talks such as “lunch-n-learns,” officials is wrong and it certainly affects breakfast events and networking events our residents’ negative view of all elected that bring together over 100 people. These officials,”Sen. Oroho continued. “These are all great opportunities to get out there bills would end an unacceptable practice and make those connections that we all that exploits taxpayer dollars and risks need to build greater customer relations the retirement future of rank and file and strong community ties. public employees.”

www.uniquecruiseandtravel.com Carol Bevere Kearney• Proprietor 207 CENTER STREET, GARWOOD 908-789-3303 Page 6 Thursday, June 9, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Library Friends Recognize POLICE BLOTTER Volunteer Katherine Balch FANWOOD – The Friends of the World War II, Ms. Eisenbarth has Westfield Road at North Avenue. He was processed, Fanwood Memorial Library held helped with providing background Tuesday, May 31, Mice Lawson, 23, of posted bail and released. Linden was arrested at Rahway Avenue and Thursday, June 2, Milton Allen, 49, of their annual meeting May 19 at the in her friend’s numerous novels. West Broad Street on a Garwood warrant in Plainfield was arrested on active warrants out of library, located at North Avenue and A lot has changed in 39 years in the amount of $414. He was turned over to the Westfield and Roselle Park after a motor vehicle Tillotson Road. the way Ms. Eisenbarth conducts Garwood Police Department. stop on Midway Avenue at Hunter Avenue. He In conjunction with it being the her research. The many hours spent Tuesday, May 31, a bicycle belonging to a was processed, posted bail and released. Westfield resident was reported stolen from the Friday, June 3, Shaquanna Hawkins, 35, of 25th anniversary of the founding of poring through card catalogs and south-side train station, where it had been secured Newark was arrested on an active Newark the Friends, the first event was a walking the stacks has mostly been to the bicycle rack in the morning. When the owner warrant after a motor vehicle stop on Martine “We couldn’t have done it without replaced by use of the Internet and returned around 6 p.m., it was gone. The green- Avenue at Paterson Road. She was processed you” volunteer appreciation occa- computers. However, she warned, and-gold Trek 7100 bicycle is equipped with front and released with a court date. and rear mounted lights. The lock used to secure Friday, June 3, a 17-year-old male juvenile sion, during which volunteer there is much incorrect information the bicycle also was missing, along with a helmet from Madison was arrested and charged with Katherine Balch was honored for online, so much of her time is still and pump. The total value of the theft is $680. possession of suspected marijuana after a motor her 23 years of service. A Fanwood spent in libraries and speaking to Tuesday, May 31, a Westfield resident re- vehicle stop at North and Morse Avenues. Ac- resident and published writer, Ms. librarians. She said her work for Ms. ported the theft of a bicycle from the north-side cording to police, while the officer was speak- train station. The bicycle was secured to the ing with the driver, he could detect a strong odor Balch has served as newsletter edi- Steel has only served to strengthen bicycle rack in the morning, and when the owner of suspected marijuana coming from the inside tor and an active advocate of lit- her admiration for libraries and li- returned around 8 p.m., it was gone. The lock of the vehicle and asked the driver to exit the eracy, especially involving children’s brarians as guides and resources, used to secure the bicycle was cut and left at the vehicle. While doing so, the juvenile directed literature. even in the age of the Internet. scene. The bicycle is described as a Trek Stump the officer to the suspected marijuana in the Hopper mountain bike, black and gold in color, visor. He was processed and released to a parent “Her spirit of volunteerism on be- Ms. Steel still writes all of her BACK TO THE PAST…Washington Elementary School’s Pack No. 270 Wolf with a headlight and a rear mounted bracket for pending a family-court date. half of the library has been invaluable novels using a 1946 typewriter. Den tours the cemetery at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield. Scouts and a child seat. The value of the theft is $500. Saturday, June 4, an individual came to in keeping the Friends organization Printed copies are sent to Ms. siblings enjoyed hearing about the history of the cemetery from Nancy Werber, Tuesday, May 31, a Westfield resident re- police headquarters to report that while at a strong,” said Friends’ President Carol Eisenbarth, who then verifies the a member of the Cemetery Committee. ported the theft of a bicycle from the south-side business on the 200 block of South Avenue, train station. It had been secured with a lock to she had her wallet stolen. According to police, Campell. “She has done a great job information. The author has 600 mil- the bicycle rack there on the morning of May 27 her New Jersey driver’s license and credit getting library news in the hands of lion books in print. and was discovered missing shortly before 8:30 cards were in the wallet. our members and our town. We were In the fall, the Friends will honor Local Seniors Hold Meeting, p.m. on May 31. The bicycle is described as a Mountainside pleased to present Katherine with a other volunteers who have played a Trek 7200 mountain bike, green and gray in Tuesday, May 24, Marvin J. Basilio-Zapata, leather-bound journal and a graphite color. The lock used to secure the bicycle also 19, of Westfield was arrested for allegedly role in supporting the library and its Plan Picnic, Showboat Trip was stolen. The value of the theft is $350. driving with a suspended license after a motor writing quill and expect that she will many projects and services. For more Wednesday, June 1, Kerlens Genelien, 23, vehicle stop on Mountain Avenue. He was continue to have many thoughts and information about the Friends organi- GARWOOD – The Garwood Se- reservations must be made 24 hours of Roselle was arrested following a motor processed and released at the scene. stories to jot down!” zation and volunteering, contact Carol nior Citizens Club met on June 3 at in advance. vehicle stop on North Avenue near East Broad Tuesday, May 24, Shireen H. Abdelaziz, Street on outstanding warrants from Roselle, 18, of Springfield was arrested on an outstand- The evening’s keynote speaker was Campell at [email protected]. the Garwood Firehouse, with 47 The Senior Citizens Picnic will for $2,000; Cranford, for $500; Harrison, for ing Cranford warrant in the amount of $89 Friends member and Fanwood resi- members in attendance. Attendees take place on Thursday, June 23, at $235, and Elizabeth, for $165. Genelien was a after a motor vehicle stop on Springfield Av- dent Nancy Eisenbarth. Her presen- Bible Study to Focus enjoyed sandwiches, coffee and a the Little League field and is open passenger in the vehicle. He was processed enue. She was transported to police headquar- tation, entitled “Then and Now,” vanilla sheet cake sponsored by to all Garwood seniors. Interested and, unable to post bail, was turned over to the ters, processed and released after posting bail. On ‘Love In Action’ Roselle Police Department. Wednesday, May 25, Blake L. Guillen, 26, of highlighted her work as historical Mike Ulaky for his 80th birthday. persons are asked to respond by Thursday, June 2, Brice Freeman, 33, of Linden was arrested for allegedly driving with a research assistant and fact checker WESTFIELD – The First Baptist Four other members also are cel- calling Paulette at (908) 789-0738 Linden was arrested pursuant to a motor ve- suspended license after a motor vehicle stop on for the prolific writer Danielle Steel. Church, located at 170 Elm Street in ebrating June birthdays. by Friday, June 17. Those needing hicle stop on Rahway Avenue near West Broad Route 22. He was processed and released. Introduced 39 years ago by Ms. Westfield, is now offering its new Kitty Madara provided this the borough’s senior bus for travel Street on an outstanding Garwood warrant in Wednesday, May 25, Bernard T. Pearson, Love In Action Bible Study program the amount of $500. Freeman was processed 24, of Newark was arrested for allegedly driv- Eisenbarth’s brother in San Fran- month’s health and safety tip: When to the picnic are asked to call Ann and released after posting bail. ing with a suspended license after a motor cisco, the two women have enjoyed each Sunday morning at 9 a.m. in the going outside during summer, bring Romano at (908) 789-0455. The Thursday, June 2, Ian Stabenow, 18, of vehicle stop on Route 22. He was processed an almost lifelong friendship and church lounge. a water bottle, sunglasses and a hat club currently is on its summer Westfield was arrested on East Broad Street and released at the scene. working relationship. What started “Come and discover how the Word to protect one’s eyes and overall schedule and will only meet on July near Elm Street on an outstanding no-bail Union Wednesday, May 25, an individual came of God transforms our daily life and County Sheriff’s Office warrant. He was pro- into police headquarters to report that he was very simply as an offer to check a wellbeing. 21 and August 4. cessed, turned over to the Union County Sheriff’s riding his bicycle on Coles Avenue when a few historical facts for one of Ms. our life together, from anxiety to se- Garwood Mayor Patricia The club has planned a trip to Office and detained at the Union County jail. small, silver motor vehicle occupied by teens Steel’s earliest novels led Ms. renity,” said new senior pastor, the Quattrocchi discussed the transi- Atlantic City’s Showboat Casino Thursday, June 2, Anthony May, 51, of drove by, at which time someone in the vehicle Eisenbarth to what she has described Reverend Mayra Castañeda. tion to a new borough police chief; on Wednesday, July 20, which is Plainfield was arrested on two outstanding threw a partially full, 20-ounce, plastic Gatorade Also, during the month of June, Fanwood warrants, with total bail of $382, bottle at him, striking his helmet. According to as a fascinating career. bulk pickup and the senior bus open to all local and out-of-town following a motor vehicle stop at South Av- police, the individual was not injured. While Ms. Steel’s novels are not members of the community are in- schedule. The bus is for use by all seniors. The bus will leave the enue and Crossway Place. He was released Thursday, May 26, Spencer A. Fields, 22, considered precisely historical fic- vited to join Pastor Castañeda and Garwood seniors. For rides to the Garwood Firehouse at 9 a.m. and after posting bail. of Plainfield was arrested for allegedly driving tion, she still insists on absolute ac- others for a 30-minute period of malls and shopping in Garwood, return at approximately 7 p.m. For Friday, June 3, a resident of the 600 block of with a suspended license after a motor vehicle prayer and meditation in the church Willow Grove Road reported the theft of a bi- stop on Route 22. He was processed and re- curacy in all of her historical details. call Nina at (908) 789-2247. Trip more information, including the cycle, valued at $500, which had been secured to leased at the scene. Whether it is confirming the make sanctuary each Wednesday at noon. cost, call Walter Maszczak at (908) the south-side train station bicycle rack. The theft Thursday, May 26, an officer responded to and model of an automobile that All are welcome. Flag Retirement Set 789-1067. occurred between May 27 at approximately 2 a business on Route 22 on the report that a went down with the Titanic or re- For more information on either of The club is looking for kitchen p.m. and May 30 at approximately 9 p.m. homeowner, whose property is adjacent to the these programs, call (908) 233-2278 Tomorrow Evening Friday, June 3, Shante Nelson, 30, of Roselle building, was emptying his pool and that the searching the Kindertransport or help, for approximately two hours was arrested on an outstanding Westfield war- water was draining into the business owner’s Japanese internment camps during or visit fbcwestfield.org. SCOTCH PLAINS – Each year, per meeting, to set up place set- rant in the amount of $500 after coming to parking lot and uprooting trees lining the lot. June 14 is designated as national Flag tings, make coffee, serve sand- Westfield police headquarters. She was pro- According to police, the homeowner was ad- Day. In recognition of this date, the wiches and clean up. A stipend is cessed and posted bail. vised to change the direction of the drainage Scotch Plains Fire Department and Sunday, June 5, a resident of the 300 block of hose and he complied. offered. If interested, call Patsy Myrtle Avenue reported that two of his vehicles Saturday, May 28, James E. Patterson, 47, American Legion Post No. 209 will DiFabio at (908) 789-0835. were damaged through criminal mischief while of Mountainside was arrested and charged sponsor a flag retirement ceremony. The Garwood Senior Citizens Club he was away. A large rock was thrown through with driving while intoxicated (DWI) after The ceremony will be conducted meets on the first and third Thursdays the windshield of his car, and his motorcycle police responded to a report of a motor vehicle tomorrow, Friday, June 10, at 7 p.m. was tipped over, causing scratches on the frame. stopped in the middle of Grouse Lane at Fawn of every month at noon at the Garwood Fanwood Ridge. According to police, Patterson was at American Legion Post No. 209, Fire House. The next meeting will be Monday, May 23, Tyler Manganiello, 24, of visibly intoxicated and fell out of his vehicle, located at 237 Park Avenue in Scotch held on Thursday, June 16. Anyone Mountainside was arrested and charged with pos- which was running and leaking fluid, when Plains. interested in joining may call Patsy at session of suspected marijuana after a motor ve- police arrived at the scene. A subsequent in- The U.S. Flag Code states: “The hicle stop on the 200 block of South Avenue. vestigation revealed that Patterson had crashed (908) 789-0835 or ask for Dolores if According to police, while speaking with his vehicle twice before stopping at the Grouse flag, when it is in such condition that attending a meeting. Manganiello, the officer could detect a strong odor Lane location, police said. it is no longer a fitting emblem for of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. The suspect’s first crash occurred when he display, should be destroyed in a dig- Clark Chief of Police Manganiello was asked to step out of the struck a retaining wall, shrubs and utility pole nified way, preferably by burning.” vehicle and signed a consent form allowing the on Deer Path; the second crash occurred when Retires to Save Pension officer to search the vehicle, at which time the he struck a curb and a large rock in the front The program will be performed as suspect told the officer the suspected mari- yard of a Fox Trail residence, causing damage prescribed in The American Legion’s CLARK – Police Chief Denis juana was in the middle console of the vehicle, to the vehicle and causing it to leak fluid, “Manual of Ceremonies.” This ser- Connell retired May 31 to save his police said. He was processed, issued a sum- authorities reported. Patterson was transported vice creates a particularly dignified pension and terminal pay. Both Clark mons and released pending a court date. to police headquarters, processed and released OUR RATES Tuesday, May 24, Raymond Thek, III, 18, of with a court date. and solemn occasion for the disposal police captains also retired for the Scotch Plains was arrested and charged with Sunday, May 29, Ricardo A. Rivera- of unserviceable flags. The Scotch same reasons over the past couple of possession of a false government document Rodrigue, 57, of Plainfield was arrested after a Loan Program Rate Points APR* Plains Fire Department will provide months. after a motor vehicle stop at Terrill Road and motor vehicle stop on Route 22 and charged personnel and apparatus to ensure Allen Scherb will be the new “pro- Kempshall Terrace. According to police, when with DWI, consumption of an alcoholic bever- 30 Year Fixed 4.375% -0- points 4.379% the officer asked the suspect for his credentials, age in a vehicle and refusal to submit to a the controlled burning of the flags. visional captain,” promoted from lieu- he had in his possession two New Jersey driver’s breath test. He was transported to police head- tenant, and will be assisted in run- 20 Year Fixed 4.25% -0- points 4.258% The public is invited to attend this licenses, and a subsequent check of both li- quarters, processed and released. event. For additional information, call ning the department by Captain Ana censes proved one to be fraudulent. Thek was Tuesday, May 31, a resident of Ridge Drive 15 Year Fixed 3.75% -0- points 3.757% American Legion Post No. 209 at Zsak of the Union County processed and released pending his court date. reported that his front license plate was either (908) 322-9845. Prosecutor’s Office. Thursday, May 26, Vonetta Hunter, 48, of lost or stolen from his motor vehicle. 5/1 ARM 3.00% -0- points 2.989% North Plainfield was arrested on an active Tuesday, May 31, a business on Sheffield warrant out of Watchung after a motor vehicle Street reported that a bank notified the com- Rates as of 6/06/2011. Loans to $3,000,000 available. stop on the 10 block of South Avenue. She was pany that an individual had attempted to cash processed, posted bail and released. a fraudulent check from the business in the Congregation Beth Israel Saturday, May 28, a resident of Farley Av- amount of $1,943.38. According to police, it enue reported illegal dumping at the corner of was determined the signature on the check had Farley Avenue and Stewart Place after two been scanned and printed on the document. Slates Open House Sunday mattresses and two box springs were placed on When the teller confronted the individual at- the side of the roadway. tempting to cash the check, she fled the bank. SCOTCH PLAINS – Congregation Sisterhood, Men’s Club and youth Saturday, May 28, Jevon Oneal, 20, of Tuesday, May 31, Carlos Reyes, 31, of Newark was arrested on an active warrant out North Plainfield was arrested for allegedly Beth Israel will hold an open house group, plus an array of programs rang- of Fanwood after a motor vehicle stop at South driving with a suspended license after a motor event this Sunday, June 12, from 11 ing from adult education courses to Avenue and Second Street. He was processed, vehicle stop on Route 22. a.m. to 1 p.m. Professional staff and social action opportunities. posted bail and released. Saturday, June 4, James L. Walton, 23, of lay leaders will be on hand to give Congregation Beth Israel’s religious Saturday, May 28, Pedro Torres, Jr., 21, of Manville was arrested on an outstanding Elizabeth was arrested on an active warrant Watchung warrant in the amount of $86 after tours and answer questions about the school was one of the first three among out of Roselle after a motor vehicle stop on a motor vehicle stop on Route 22. synagogue and its religious school. congregations in North America to be South Avenue. He was processed, posted bail Sunday, June 5, Glenn Riccardi, 50, of Refreshments will be served at the designated as a Framework for Excel- and released. Union was arrested for allegedly driving with event, sponsored by the synagogue’s lence School by the United Synagogue Sunday, May 29, Charles Ohanlan, Jr., 62, a suspended license, on a charge of hindering of Roselle was arrested on a no-bail warrant apprehension and on a $211 South Plainfield Member Relations Committee. of Conservative Judaism. The reli- out of Union County Superior Court for civil warrant after a motor vehicle stop on Route 22. An egalitarian Conservative syna- gious school offers classes from pre- contempt after an officer on routine patrol He was transported to police headquarters, gogue, Congregation Beth Israel serves school through 12th grade, as well as located a disorderly person at the south-side processed and released. the religious, cultural, educational and special-needs instruction. Synagogue train station. He was processed and turned Sunday, June 5, Patrick T. Murphy, 20, of over to the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Cranford was arrested for allegedly driving social needs of congregants from membership is not required for pro- Sunday, May 29, Travis Cassett, 20, of with a suspended license and on outstanding Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Westfield and grams through second grade. Westfield was arrested on an active warrant Cranford warrants after a motor vehicle stop surrounding towns. It has an active “The open house is a great way for out of Scotch Plains after a motor vehicle stop on Route 22. He was processed and released. people in the community to learn about at Midway Avenue and Paterson Road. He Sunday, June 5, Adewale O. Odunade, 24, was processed, posted bail and released. of Plainfield was arrested for allegedly driving our synagogue and our school, which Tuesday, May 31, a work truck belonging with a suspended license and on outstanding offers interactive family education pro- to a landscaping company on the 40 block of warrants from Springfield and Scotch Plains grams for younger children and their South Avenue sustained damage through crimi- after a motor vehicle stop on Route 22. He was parents, and an age-appropriate and nal mischief, according to police, who said a processed and turned over to the Springfield innovative Akiba Academy Hebrew window on the vehicle was broken. Police Department at the scene. 756 East Broad Street, Westfi eld, NJ 07090 Tuesday, May 31, between 7 a.m. and 8:49 Scotch Plains High School for teens,” said Elly p.m., a victim reported that his locked bicycle, Tuesday, May 31, a business owner on Bauman, Education Director of Con- valued at $350, was stolen from the south-side Goodman’s Crossing reported that, sometime A Great Opportunity to Get gregation Beth Israel. train station. within four previous days, someone had en- Wednesday, June 1, Mark Ferreira, 30, of tered a fenced-in area and removed multiple To attend or obtain more informa- Easton, Pa. was arrested on an active Irvington pieces of landscaping equipment, valued at Acquainted with Temple Emanu-El… tion, call the synagogue office at warrant after a motor vehicle stop on South approximately $2,000. (908) 889-1830. Congregation Beth Avenue at Third Street. He was processed, Tuesday, May 31, a resident of Lamberts Mill Israel is located at 18 Shalom Way, posted bail and released. Road reported that, sometime overnight, some- Wednesday, June 1, Kendall Love, 40, of one entered his residence through a rear window Friday, June 10, 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. at the corner of Martine Avenue, in Plainfield was arrested on an active Bloomfield and, once inside, removed a laptop computer and Scotch Plains. warrant after a motor vehicle stop on Terrill an undetermined amount of change. Behold how Meet & Greet for Prospective & New Members Wednesday, June 1, a resident of Westfield Road reported that he lent his iPod to a friend beautiful Get to know our members, clergy, educators and special education staff . and that the friend sold it to a third party. it is when According to police, the iPod was valued at approximately $250. we dwell Wednesday, June 1, a resident of Highlander Shabbat Hallelu, an Erev Shabbat Service in Song, follows at Drive reported that she received a call from a together. store about a credit card account opened in her 7:45 p.m. name. According to police, she did not autho- - Psalm 133:1 rize anyone to open an account in her name. Wednesday, June 1, a student at Union Come experience Temple Emanu-El... Catholic High School reported that, sometime during the day, someone dumped water into his motor vehicle, causing damage. Rabbi Douglas B. Sagal Friday, June 3, a resident of East Second Rabbi Emeritus Charles A. Kroloff Street reported that, sometime overnight, someone entered his motor vehicle, which was Cantor Martha T. Novick Feel free to contact us at: Rabbi Erin R. Glazer parked in front of his driveway, and moved Carolyn Shane, Executive Director Phone: 908-232-6770 things around but did not take anything. Ac- E-mail: [email protected] cording to police, entry was gained by ripping David Gronlund-Jacob, Religious School Principal the convertible roof. Jill Cimafonte, Early Childhood Education Director www.tewnj.org Friday, June 3, Suburah Goldston, 23, of Scotch Plains was arrested on an outstanding $241 Scotch Plains warrant after a motor ve- ... and see how we can become your home away from home. hicle stop on East Second Street. She was transported to police headquarters, processed and released. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 9, 2011 Page 7 Homefirst’s Spring Planting Temple Fetes Mike Kenny Draws Local Volunteers For 20 Years of Service SCOTCH PLAINS – Homefirst Edison volunteered to construct gar- WESTFIELD – More than 460 ments from adults, children, past presi- Interfaith Housing and Family Ser- den beds, tables and benches for the people gathered at Temple Emanu-El dents of the temple, colleagues, Early vices held its second annual Spring gardens. The day of the celebration, in Westfield the evening of May 14 to Childhood and Religious School chil- Planting Celebration May 21 at the dozens of volunteers from Temple honor Mike Kenny on his dren and members of Mr. organization’s community gardens Sholom of Fanwood/Scotch Plains, 20 years of devoted ser- Kenny’s maintenance staff. in Scotch Plains and Plainfield. Vol- the New Providence Home Farming vice to the synagogue and Past Presidents Darren unteers arranged wooden garden group and other affiliations also do- the community at large. Shulman and Bill Maderer beds and planted the 400-plus seed- nated time and tools. Mr. Kenny is the roasted Mr. Kenny, while lings they helped raise over the past Christian Berk, a student at Hobart much-beloved building Rabbi Doug Sagal and two months. and William Smith Colleges focus- superintendent of the Rabbi Charles Kroloff of- The Plainfield-based Homefirst ing on sustainable agriculture, as temple. According to the fered testimonials highlight- organization is dedicated to improv- well as Master Gardener Karen Berk synagogue, he “has ing his commitment and ing the lives of those in need in the and Susan Oldroyd Laffler, touched many with his contributions. Cantor Homefirst’s Director of Develop- incredibly caring man- Martha Novick led a musi- local area by helping neighborhood John and Carol Lepore families obtain housing they can af- ment and Public Relations, will ner, generosity of spirit, cal tribute and Co-Chair- ford and also providing other vital maintain both community gardens. and ever-ready smile.” women Laurie Goldsmith- services. To address problems re- Throughout the summer, harvest- Mr. Kenny’s commit- Heitner and Susan Dickstein lated to the limited access to and ing days, arts and crafts, sustainable ment to the community Mike Kenny presented the honoree with rising cost of quality food, the orga- agriculture lessons and cooking John and Carol Lepore was reflected in the mix gifts that reflect his love for nization created a community gar- classes will be offered to commu- of attendees at the event. In addition the Yankees. den on Homefirst property in nity members in conjunction with to the temple community, guests in- For information about Temple Plainfield in the spring of 2010. Homefirst’s newly renovated Fam- To Celebrate 50th Anniversary cluded members of the police and Emanu-El, contact Carolyn Shane, During the garden’s first harvesting ily Success Center, a place that will fire departments and representatives executive director, at (908) 232-6770, season, more than 250 pounds of pro- offer a variety of opportunities to John and Carol Lepore, of Westfield, dren, Robin and Greg; a daughter-in- of the various charitable organiza- extension no. 114, or duce was collected, distributed and families in need. Collected fruits, will celebrate their 50th wedding an- law, Amy, and two grandchildren, tions to which he has devoted his [email protected], or visit tewnj.org. prepared in Homefirst cooking classes herbs and vegetables also will be niversary tomorrow, June 10, 2011. Gianna and Noah. They treasure their time and energy. These groups infor local families. Such success in- divided equally into produce pack- The couple met at the University of family, friends, and most of all, each clude the Healing Community at Golden Agers Plan spired Homefirst employees and vol- ages for distribution among Rhode Island. They have two chil- other. Happy 50th! Fairview Lake, the Tourette’s Syn- Casino Trip June 16 Homefirst families. drome Association of New Jersey unteers to create another community SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch garden on a property in Scotch Plains. As a non-profit organization, and the AIDS Benefit Committee of Homefirst prospers on the support New Jersey. Plains Golden Agers Club invites Months of planning and support Senior Club to Wrap Season members of the community to join ensured that the Spring Planting Cel- of volunteers and donors. Interested The evening included tributes, persons are invited to visit the among them a video featuring com- its next trip to Atlantic City’s Show- ebration was a success. Seed kits boat Casino on Thursday, June 16. containing plant seeds, soil and small Homefirst office in Plainfield for a With Luncheon, Shore Trip one-hour tour of affordable hous- The bus will leave at 9:30 a.m. from pots were constructed at Scotch Mr. Walker to Lead the Scotch Hills Country Club park- Plains-Fanwood’s annual Martin ing. The next tours are scheduled for WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity Lisanti for their work with decora- 9 a.m. on Fridays, June 24 and July Senior Social Club will wrap up its tions and serving refreshments; Terry ‘High Tea’ at WCC ing lot at Plainfield Avenue and Luther King Day of Service in Janu- Jerusalem Road in Scotch Plains. ary and were distributed to youth 29. To respond for the house tours, 2010-2011 season of club meetings Toplasky, for contacting people to WESTFIELD – The Westfield contact Rick Porter at (908) 753- with a Senior Luncheon on Monday, bake for club meetings, and others Community Center (WCC) will The cost is $20 with $30 cash for organizations such as Park Middle Slot Play. For trip details, call Jean School’s Environmental Club of 4001, extension no. 24, or by e-mail June 13, starting at 12:30 p.m. It will who help every month. Club mem- sponsor a “High Tea” program next at [email protected]. take place in the Holy Trinity bers also thanked Marcelle McKeon Thursday, June 16, from 1:30 to 3:30 DeTore at (908) 889-4121 or Mary Scotch Plains-Fanwood and De Jesso at (908) 654-4512. Club Westfield’s Holy Trinity Additionally, individuals or local Interparochial School gymnasium, for taking over the Sunshine Com- p.m. Open to the public, it will take volunteer groups who wish to help located at 336 First Street in mittee. place at the WCC, located at 558 information is available by calling Interparochial School Girl Scouts. Marge Van Duyne at (908) 889-4631. Scotch Plains-Fanwood’s Terrill with harvesting or gardening work- Westfield. Special appreciation was extended West Broad Street in Westfield. Middle School also was active in the shops Thursdays throughout the sum- This will be the club’s last meet- as well to all who have contributed to Featured will be a demonstration planning of the gardens, and St. mer may contact Susan Oldroyd ing until September 12, at which the Holy Trinity Food Pantry. The by tea entrepreneur Jason Walker. A See it all on the Web! Michael’s Roman Catholic Church Laffler at [email protected] or time regularly scheduled meetings club encouraged members to con- donation of $5 is requested. To re- in Cranford played a large role in (908) 753-4001, extension no. 20. will resume on the second Monday tinue bringing non-perishable food spond, call (908) 232-4759. Tickets www.goleader.com funding the wooden beds. Homefirst is located at 1009 Park of each month. items for the pantry to club meetings. can be purchased at Additionally, the senior class from Avenue in Plainfield. More informa- The club’s trip to the Jersey shore the Wardlaw-Hartridge School in tion is available at homefirstinc.org. will take place tomorrow, Friday, June 10. The bus will leave at 9:30 a.m. from the Knights of Columbus SM * Museum to Present Tours, parking lot at 2400 North Avenue in Scotch Plains. 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Garneva, Gabrielle Gold, Dana Grant, Metzger, Nathan Mitchell, Amanda Robustelli, Megan Roth, Erica Russo, Cary, Jack Colwell, Betsy Crossland, annon Malley, Conor Martinson, 12th Grade Emma Gross, Kathryn Halliburton, Mongiove, Cecelia Mosco, Sarah Pamela Santelice, Rebecca Sarkos, David Cui, Denis Cummings, Liam Emily Mastrocola, Elizabeth Mc Cabe, Distinguished Honor Roll Edward Han, Evan Heroux, Megan Murphy, Kaycie O’Donnell, Thomas Dean Schapow, Michael Snyder, John Devin, Hailey Dobosiewicz, Claire Luke Mc Grory, Christopher Mcglynn, Jenelle Abbattista, John Allen, Hoerrner, Madeline Horowitz, O’Neill, Anne Oldakowski, Audrey Stelmach, Nicholas Sternal, Michael Dorwart, Quinn Dursee, Mark Nicholas Mennona, Stephanie Milan, Victoria Aloupis, Paige Alvarez, Mark Kandacia Hossanah, Alycia Jhaveri, Peterson, Emily Polak, Emma Polini, Stravach, Kathleen Tang, Anthony Eisenhauer, Alyssa Fernandez, Jesse Christina Mosco, Alexandra Androconis, Madelein Archambault, Catherine Johnston, Kevin Kessler, Brian Pollock, Jason Qin, Julia Queller, Valles, Matthew Varakian, Brandon Finver, Michael Fitzhenry, Mark Mossawir, Charles Mulrooney, Will- Nicholas Attanasio, Rakhee Barai, Elizabeth Kiefer, Tom Kowalski, Matthew Ragoza, Thomas Ramage, Vassallo, Jacob Vergara, Nicholas Frega, Andrew Fromm, Marisa iam Murtishaw, Daniel Myers, Julia Adrian Bizzaro, Truman Boyes, Jane Abigail Kwok, Meredith Latimer, Jus- Jack Rickles, Joseph Rinaldi, Ilana Villane, Victoria Wang, Ozan Yucetepe Garrity, Brittany Gould, Nicholas Napolitano, Elisabeth Neylan, Lauren Braun, Nicholas Chopey, Alan Chu, tin Lee, Charlotte Lorentzen, Anne Rood, Madeline Rosenberg, Alexa 10th Grade Grawehr, Jacob Greenberg, Caroline Nogan, Alexandra Palatucci, Sophia Lauren Corcoran, Lauren Darchi, Jef- Maguire, Nydia Melhado, Philip Rothenberg, Alexandra Rubin, Laura Distinguished Honor Roll Greenspan, Christopher Harris, Leigh Palia, Madeline Pfeifer, Megan Pinna, frey Desorbo, Jennifer Digiorgio, Mierswa, Charles Milrod, Madison Schmahl, Andrew Schwarz, Charles Jennifer Amador, Corinne Barrow, Anne Heinbokel, Jake Heroux, Asher Francis Pinney, Thomas Pyle, Kristin Brooke Domino, Wenqi Duan, Olivia Mone, Brian Monteiro, Max Narotzky, Scott, Kayla Seigelstein, Megan Sheil, Lucas Bizzaro, Chloe Bryen, Lilian Horowitz, Taylor Jackson, Zachary Ragoza, Thomas Randazzo, Mary Dunham, Sara Durst, Colin Eldridge, Belinda Newton, David Osterman, Sara Shields, Jessica Sipe, Rebecca Burtness, John Campbell, Madelyn Jaffee, Alyssha John, Leo Kleiman- Rippe, Calvin Robertshaw, Jill Krista Embrett, Justin Erickson, Anna Aris Psyhojos, Bryan Reilly, Adel Skowron, Emily Smith, Sari Solomon, Cannone, Kathryn Capodanno, Col- Lynch, Barrie Knapp, Lauren Rosenfeld, Kimberly Roth, Claire Fetter, Emma Foley, Michael Foley, Roff, Christina Scaglione, Emma Shor, Alina Spera, Hannah St Lifer, Eliza- leen Caprario, Julia Ceasrine, Andres Koenigsberg, Evan Komar, Zoe Rothfelder, Daniel Sanders, Amanda Alexandra 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John Lorentzen, Binder, Victoria Bonsall, Eleanor Bachmann, Emily Bailey, Loren Ball, Freer, Angela Gallagher, Colleen Thompson, Natalia Trujillo, Courtney Tucker, Sabrina Vanness, John Mikhail Maslyuk, Amanda Minken, Callinan, Theresa Carlino, Sarah Tara Bange, Mary Barber, Kelley Gallagher, Daniel Gallagher, Matthew Weisse, Garrett Williamson, Allison Venezia, Isabella Vergara, Kristen Amelia Morabito, Sarah Morasso, Chandler, Rachel Chodor, Robert Biglin, Rebecca Bleich, Alexander Gates, Ashley Gerckens, Jayne Gradel, Zale, Alana Zepka, Nicole Villane, Yixue Wang, Jacob Melissa Morawski, Anthony Mormile, Ciardullo, Molly Colvin, Eileen Cook, Bond, Markian Borkowsky, Zachary Emily Greenberg, Adam Greene, Zimmermann Wasserman, Fraser Weist, Michaela Alexis Murphy, Morgan Murphy, Jessica Cronin, Ella Claire D’Amico, Botos, Morgan Bowen, Alexandra Elizabeth Griesmer, Christina Gulla, 9th Grade Winberg, Francis Wong, Shawn Wu, Priyanka Nayer, Kadeem Noray, Catherine De Masi, Melissa Decandia, Caggiano, Matthew Caminiti, Philip Edmund Han, Matthew Haner, Distinguished Honor Roll Jingyan Xiao, Tiffany Youssef, Peter Charles Pantazis, Alexander Michael Depaolo, Isabel Docampo, Cara, Thomas Case, Madeline Chan- Rebecca Harris, Sarah Hearon, Allison Kaitlin Abrams, William Allen, Zecca Parkinson, Emma Partridge, Lucas Sydney Doskow, Amanda Earl, Tho- dler, Wilson Cheung, Hsiao-Min Hecht, Madison Heffron, Maura Elena Arida, Grace Aronds, Jane 9th Grade Honor Roll Pellegrino, Katherine Ponce, Jennifer mas Edwards, Emily Fahey, Allison Chiang, Kelly-Anne Crowley, Heinbokel, Maria Hershey, Rachel Aronds, Nora Aronds, Christopher Julia Abbattista, Ashley Abbott, Porch, Garrett Pryor, Hannah Purdy, Faktor, Julia M Fisher, Rory Gabrielle Cruz, Nicole Cruz, Rebecca Hertzberg, Timothy Huber, Nadia Aslanian, Caroline Baldwin, Sean Beattie, Julia Bieber, Matthew Eric Rackear, Amy Reich, Shannon Fitzpatrick, Katherine Fox, Kaitlyn Daaleman, Carley Davis, John Dedea, Ibrahim, Christopher Ick, Aditi Jain, Alexander Beals, William Bennett, Binkowitz, Zachary Birkenthal, Tyler Reilly, Matthew Ritter, Matthew Frey, Dana Friedman, Brittny Sophia Devita, Patrick Dyer, Max Molly Jennings, Pengju Jin, Alexandra Alexandra Berry, Gabrielle Bleich, Bowman, Jacob Boyle, Brittany Rivera, Allison Rose, Robyn Gallagher, Geena Gao, William Edelsack, Ryan Elliott, Nicole Kapadia, Matthew Kaveney, Katelyn Kathleen Bond, Harry Brafman, Bryant, Gabrielle Buckman, Nicole Rosenzweig, Matthew Santry, Nicole Geoghegan, Laura Gilbertson, An- Embrett, Nicholas Ertman, Adam Kelly, Jessica Kenny, Sonya Khedr, Natalie Brennan, Catherine Bruno, Carpetto, Caroline Caruso, James Schmeider, Harrison Slater, Wyatt drew Goldfarb, Zachary Goldfarb, Firestone, Elizabeth Fischetti, Hannah Knighton, Geoffrey Ko, Andrew Capuano, Nicolas Castaldo, Michael Darchi, Angela Smith, Meghan Suriano, Adrian Alex Goldschmidt, Kelly Gray, Zoe Gabrielle Fraenkel, Taylor Friss, Alexander Laitamaki, Caitlin Lawrie, Carayannopoulos, Anna Centrella, Dorry, Philip Edwards, Benjamin Szycowski, Gabrielle Tanji, Matthew Greenburg, Kelsey Hall, Jacob Har- Abigail Goldring, Sabrina Greene, Adam Lupicki, Emma Lysek, Jeffrey Estelle Cervantes, Ida Chen, Hsiao- Eisenberg, Julianna Federico, Erica Tarantino, Angela Tata, Joseph ris, Samantha Hindes, Krysta Huber, Brianna Guddemi, Henry Hershey, Marino, Cassandra Masciale, Megan Chieh Chiang, Sandy Guerim Choi, Fischer, Ethan Frisch, Andres Guasp, Toresco, Samantha Waldman, Isabelle Matthew Huff, Taylor Ingber, Lindsey Kimberly Hoffman, John Hogge, Mc Cusker, Catherine Meixner, Tyler Douglas Clarkson, Abigail Cook, Sa- Jenna Helfand, Justin Hertzberg, Jake Weisman, Madison Weist, Daniel Jacobs, Erica Jakub, Rafaella Kevin Ingram, Jason Isbit, Dominik Melofchik, Eric Mikalauskas, Jessie rah Cronin, Kelly Culnan, Tyler Kaplan, Julia Kuzman, Danielle Wickens, Kayla Wiesinger, Cheryl Wu, Jakubovic, Katharine Jaruzelski, Jedruszczak, Jenna Karnofsky, 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 9, 2011 Page 9 WF Resident Leads Literacy SWAAK Named Semi-Finalist Board of Union County In Literature Competition WESTFIELD - Westfield resident, GED, or apply for citizenship. The SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD – words. Rather, it’s hope and courage Bernadette Murphy once considered board of directors oversees the finan- Taylor Swaak, a tenth grader at Scotch in its rawest, truest form.” becoming a literacy tutor. Yet, her cial management of the organization, Plains Fanwood High School was hon- Taylor’s passion for writing started interest in the mission of improving provides stewardship for the future of ored this month in a ceremony at at a very early age and she has re- adult literacy led her down a very the programs, and assists with Princeton University for semifinalists ceived several notable writing hon- different path. She serves as the cur- fundraising and event planning. She from NJ’s Center for the Books, “Let- ors including this same contest when rent Board of Directors President of presides over all meetings and main- ters about Literature” competition. back in 2006, she was one of 75 Literacy Volunteers of Union County. tains contacts with the respective com- Taylor was one of 19 semifinalists semifinalists chosen out of 7,000 NJ Mrs. Murphy has resided in mittees, which are organized to sup- from the 9th – 12th grade category students. In 2008, a poem of Taylor’s, Westfield for the past 14 years with port LV-UC. chosen out of 2,500 New “In Her Eyes,” written her husband David. She has two Mrs. Murphy looks forward to a Jersey students who par- when she was in 7th daughters, Meghan, age 9 and Kate, number of events being planned for ticipated in this nation- grade and about a young age 7 who are both students at the Literacy Volunteers of Union County. ally run essay contest girl trying to survive in a Franklin School. She acknowledges The organization’s literacy magazine from the Center for the concentration camp dur- that Westfield is a town that has an “Connections” which is comprised of Book in the Library of ing the Holocaust was excellent sense of community spirit students’ writings and art work will Congress. published in Israel. She and people who readily volunteer to have its annual roll-out party at the Many schools recog- was the only child au- help others. In fact, as a board mem- Westfield Presbyterian Church on TOOTLE-LOO TERRAPINS...Second grade students at School One in Scotch nize the value of this con- thor included out of 129 ber, she met other literacy volunteers June 8. The popular “Readers’ Cup” Plains gathered with their families at Island Beach State Park on May 21 to release test and submit their poets in this annual an- in her neighborhood who also served fundraiser is being planned for July six diamondback terrapin hatchlings. Students cared for the hatchlings in their student’s essays but in- thology, “Voices Israel on the board including Ken Genomi, 23 at the Meadowlands and there will classroom throughout last fall and winter as they grew big enough to be released dividual entries, as Tay- 2008,” “Poetry from Is- Miriam Span, and Trish Brill. She is be an upcoming “Sponsor a Student” into the wild. lor submitted, are ac- rael” and abroad, “Vol- never surprised to find that many resi- program for interested supporters. cepted as well. Students Taylor Swaak ume 34.” dents of Westfield are active literacy When asked about her future role in are asked to write to an The NJ Center for the tutors and support the mission of im- LV-UC she stated, “It was once my SP Students Raise Terrapins, author about the impact their book(s) books, “Letters about Literature” proving adult literacy. intent to tutor for the program. I have had on them. Taylor chose to write to contest is held yearly and helps to Mrs. Murphy had worked in finan- found my role as the Board President Jeannette Walls, author of “The Glass call attention to the importance of cial services with Bankers Trust and to be a positive contribution to the Release into the Wild Castle.” In one paragraph of her letter books, reading, literacy and libraries. as a consultant for Citigroup before organization and a personally fulfill- SCOTCH PLAINS – Students from Ocean Fun Day at Island Beach she writes: 2011 submissions must be post- deciding to become a stay at home ing one. I get more out of being a Caitlin Mahony and Jill Slivinski’s State Park for the release of the “Your story has made me realize marked by January 7, 2012. mother. She now contributes her or- volunteer than I put into it. I am pleased second grade classes at School One, hatchlings. that I must embrace how fortunate I More information about the con- ganizational experience and financial to be able to contribute my skills in a in Scotch Plains gathered with their “It was inspiring to see students, am to be living my life as I have been. test can be obtained at NJ Center for talents as the President of the Board positive way. I am also proud that I families at Island Beach State Park teachers and families come together This story alone arouses a profound the Book at njcenterforthebook.org. of Directors of LVUC. She has served have set an example for my daughters on May 21 to release six diamond- to share their enthusiasm for New feeling of appreciation that people on the board for 10 years and has to recognize the need for altruistic back terrapin hatchlings. Jersey’s wildlife,” said Ms. Mahony. such as myself sometimes omit from assumed the position of president for activity in their community. Both of The terrapins were approximately “It was a day of excitement, learn- their lives. Some may think that the U.Va. Awards Double- the past four years supervising and her girls are active in Girl Scouting in the size of quarters when they first ing and celebration.” people who end up rich and success- interacting with over 20 engaged Westfield. hatched in Barnegat Bay in late Northern Diamondback Terrapins ful were generously brought up, re- ’Hoo Research Grant board members. For more information about LV- summer 2010. Students cared for are turtles that live in estuaries (bod- ceived the highest level of education, CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Arts When asked the most challenging UC, Board of Director activities, and the hatchlings in the classroom ies of water where salt water from or just had the power of luck time and and Sciences student Taylor aspect of this role, Mrs. Murphy ac- the many ways local residents can throughout the fall and winter as the ocean mixes with freshwater). time again. Sometimes I’ve even Murtishaw, 20, of Westfield, a sec- knowledged, “It is often a juggling act become involved, please contact they grew to be about the size of a Terrapins face threats from the de- thought that was true. But the truth is, ond-year art history and anthropol- to insure that my board responsibili- Elizabeth Gloeggler, Executive Di- palm. velopment of coastal areas, loss of there’s just as much misfortune and ogy major, has received a “Double ties are fulfilled while keeping a busy rector at (908) 755 7998. During their time at School One, nesting habitats and filling in of the bad luck as there is good luck; the ‘Hoo” research award, which funds family schedule. I have to be certain to the terrapins became a part of class- salt marsh. Terrapins have beauti- difference is what you make of what pairings of undergraduate and gradu- manage my time well, especially when Hewit Graduates room life, inspiring lessons in sci- ful patterns and colorations on their you’re given. If I hadn’t read your ate students who collaborate on re- there are specific appointments to keep ence, writing, social studies and skin and shells, ranging from deep novel, but knew only of the neglect search projects at the University of and board meetings.” Mrs. Murphy Clemson with Honors math. Students learned about the black to brown, green and blue. and poverty you endured in your child- Virginia. points out that her time is well spend as CLEMSON, S.C. – Leanne Hewit, wetlands environments of New Jer- Earthwatch (earthwatch.org) is an hood, my initial conclusion would be She will work with Anastasia LV-UC “helps people to help them- graduated with honors from Clemson sey and how scientists conduct field- environmental non-profit organiza- that you ended up living a falsely Ntakouri Hild, a faculty member in selves.” Because she loves to read and University on May 13. She is the work to learn more about species tion. Its mission is to engage people satisfied life on the streets, wanting the McIntire Department of Art. Each be a part of her own children’s educa- daughter of Carol and Dave Hewit such as the diamondback terrapin. worldwide in scientific field research more but assuming you could never project is awarded up to $5,000 to- tion, she is pleased that the organiza- and a graduate of Westfield High Ms. Mahony became involved and education to promote the under- get it, and therefore settling for less. ward research expenses, plus $500 tion helps parents to be more engaged School, Class of 2007. with the terrapin project after join- standing and action necessary for a In that way this memoir is not only a for a faculty mentor who oversees in their children’s school life. Leanne was named to the ing an Earthwatch research team in sustainable environment. few hundred sheets of paper and each project. Literacy Volunteers of Union President’s List for the spring 2011 Barnegat Bay last summer. She County serves adults who wish to semester, which requires a perfect worked alongside other volunteers improve their literacy skills, gain a 4.0 out of a 4.0 GPA. to help scientists from Drexel Uni- versity determine the population status and viability of Barnegat BootCampWF Keeps You Bay’s diamondback terrapins. Ms. Mahony’s expedition was funded In Shape All Summer! by a grant from the Geraldine Dodge Foundation. WESTFIELD — BootCampWF, a.m. Similar to the six-week While working on the “Diamond- Westfield’s premiere, healthy-living BootCampWF sessions, MiniBCWF back Terrapins of Barnegat Bay” outdoor fitness training program, is starts off with a fitness assessment of project, Ms. Mahony met Dr. John here to keep you in shape all summer! all recruits. On the first (and last) day Wnek of the Marine Academy of To kick off summer, BootCampWF we see how many sit-ups you can do Technology and Environmental Sci- is offering BCWF Blast, a six-ses- in 60 seconds, how many push-ups ence (MATES) in Ocean County. sion workout offered June 16-23 (ex- you can do without stopping, and Dr. Wnek coordinates Project Ter- cluding Saturday and Sunday) at 5:30 how long it takes you to walk/run a rapin, conducting terrapin research and 9:15 a.m. (must commit to min of half mile, allowing for the measure- and conservation efforts including four workouts). The BCWF Blast will ment of progress over the course of releasing hatchlings safely into the consist of a daily 75-minute the program. wild. School One students met Dr. BootCampWF workout experience. So enlist in BootCampWF now! Wnek and students from MATES at Or you can try MiniBCWF, a spe- For more information, please visit cially designed fitness program held BootCampWF.com! 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By DAVID B. CORBIN 20-8 Hunterdon Central in the semi- base and Kerr on first after being Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times final round at Bob Brewster, Sr. Field intentionally walked for the second Unlikely heroes, likely heroes and on May 31. time in the game, Coletta slashed an a gutsy pitching performance led the But it was an unlikely hero who got RBI single down the third baseline to second-seeded Westfield High School the Blue Devils on the scoreboard tie the score, 1-1. baseball team to its third straight bot- first. Blue Devil leftfielder Matt “For Coletta to come off the bench tom of the seventh inning, come- Varakian injured his hand while at- like that is good. It’s unbelievable! from-behind victory in the North Jer- tempting to make a catch in the top of Clutch! He did what he was supposed sey, Group 4, Section 2 tournament. the third, and Mike Coletta came off to do. He is a good hitter,” Murray said. This time, likely heroes AJ Murray the bench to bat for him in the bottom Another unlikely hero, Jon Gribbin, and Danny Kerr hit back-to-back RBI of the inning. With Murray on second who replaced Varakian in leftfield, singles in the bottom of the seventh made a heads-up relay to nail Red inning to give the 23-4, seventh- Probitas Verus Honos Devil Sean Thomas at third base in ranked Blue Devils a 3-2 victory over CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TRYING TO GET BACK QUICKLY…Blue Devil James O’Rourke quickly dives back to first base to avoid being tagged out by Perth Amboy first baseman Luis Marte in the sectional championship game in Perth Amboy. Westfield won, 9-7. GRIBBIN GOES 3-FOR-4, 3 RBI; RIGGS SUICIDE SQUEEZE Blue Devils Defy Suicide, Top P. Amboy for Section Crown

By DAVID B. CORBIN in Perth Amboy on June 3. Blue Devil Head Coach Bob Brewster Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The 24-4, No. 7 Blue Devils used said. A seesaw battle reached its climax productive seventh innings to pull off On their journey to the champion- when the second-seeded Westfield all four of their sectional tournament ship, the Blue Devils successfully High School baseball team plated victories en route to their first title used the services of some unlikely four runs in the top of the seventh since 1988. heroes, and this game was no differ- inning and held off a threat by top- “When we won it in 88, I called the ent. Leftfielder Matt Varakian, the seeded Perth Amboy to grab the North old coach. They won it in 49 by No. 5 hitter in the lineup, injured his Jersey, Group 4, Section 2 champion- committee, and this time we earned it hand in the Hunterdon Central game ship with a 9-7 victory at Rudyk Park on the field. I am happy as could be,” CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times MAKING THE STRETCH FOR THE PUTOUT…Blue Devil first baseman Danny Kerr, No. 24, stretches just far enough to make the putout on Red Devil TJ Mordecki in the third inning in the sectional semifinals. KIRNA, EDWARDS, EBOSE, PIERCE, HANDY MAKE MOC Local ‘Cream of Crop’ Heads For Track Meet of Champions

By DAVID B. CORBIN qualified for the MOC by finishing 57.64. Also, Anna Simon (1:00.4), Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times fourth in the 3,200 meters with a Sirena Van Epp (58.7 – PR), Hannah The cream of the crop – top-six personal record (PR) time of 4:15.48. Kronick (1:01.7) and Edwards (56.7) qualifiers in each event from their Blue Devils Sam Tooley and Jon earned a trip to the MOC by placing respective group meets – from Henry finished 12-13, respectively, sixth in the 4x400 with a time of Westfield High School (WHS), in the 800 meters with times of 1:56. 3:57.56 just 0.16 shy of their WHS Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SPF), Union “Our entire distance team has record set at the Union County meet Catholic and Cranford will be com- shown steady, big improvements all on May 21. peting today at the Meet of Champi- year. Andrew has been running great Although not making the top-6, ons (MOC) held at Lombardi Field in all outdoor season and the improve- Group 4 qualifiers in the javelin, Old Bridge beginning at 3:30 p.m. ment has not been as surprising as the Meghan Reilly and Christina Mosco, The Blue Devil boys finished in a last two weeks have shown,” Blue had respective throws of 101-7 and tie for 28th in the team totals with Devil Head Coach Jack Martin said. 99-2. Van Epp had a distance of 32- four points in the Group 4 meet at Old “Our goal all track season has been to 10.5 in the triple jump. Bridge on June 4, and the Blue Devil improve track times. Andrew’s im- Raider senior Osa Ebose placed girls tied for 31st with 3 points. The provement has been the result of third in the shot put with a PR of 39- Cranford Cougar girls placed fifth steady rather than dramatic improve- 0.75. Cougar Kristen VanBenschoten with a total of 32 and the Raider girls ment. We believe he still has another placed 13th at 34-4.5 and Raider finished 10th at the Group 3 meet drop left this season. Group IV dis- Samantha Renfree took 20th at 32-0. held at Frank Jost Field in South tance has been unreal this season. We Raider Danielle Schweizer competed Plainfield. The Union Catholic boys will be going after a big time in the in the shot put and discus but did not placed fourth in the Non-Public A 4x800 at MOC.” make the top-6. meet with 50 points, while the Viking Blue Devil senior Ashley Edwards “That was a personal best by a girls finished eighth with 28 points. qualified for the MOC by crossing foot-and-a-half, and that was her last Blue Devil senior Andrew Kirna fifth in the 400 meters with a time of CONTINUED ON PAGE 13

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 the fourth inning. ways on the likely hero chart, made a “His leadoff single saved our rally,” “I told them, ‘some of you guys spectacular, fully stretched, horizon- Kerr, who finished 2-for-2, said. As to haven’t played a lot this year, but you tal-to-the-ground grab of a shot in the O’Rourke’s bunt single, he added, “It are always ready to work your tail off gap to prevent, perhaps, two addi- couldn’t have gone any better than practicing.’ And that makes a team,” tional Red Devil runs in the third that.” Blue Devil Head Coach Bob Brewster inning. Murray hopped a single off the tip said. “He has been as good a centerfielder of the third baseman’s glove and Blue Devil pitcher Matt Rivera as we have seen in a while. The guy Younger scooted home to tie the score. managed to spread out eight Red Devil knows one speed. That’s full speed,” Kerr followed with a bad-hop single hits, while allowing three walks (one Coach Brewster said. past first to score O’Rourke with the intentional). And just like he did in a “That was incredible! It was such a winning run. 10-0, Blue Devil victory over morale booster. A full out dive that “Kerr looked good today. He got a Cranford on the first game played at ended the inning,” commented Rivera. good piece of the ball in the fifth the field under the name of Bob The Red Devils brought in left- inning too. He’s a great hitter. One of Brewster, Sr. Field, he recorded no handed submarine pitcher Steven the best hitters in the state! That’s strikeouts. Rasile to relieve starter Greg Scassera what he does,” Murray said. “That was one of my strategies. in the fifth inning. He confused the “We go up there and swing like it’s Throw it low and get them to ground Blue Devils for two innings until the our last swing. It’s worked the past out,” Rivera said. bottom of the seventh when likely three games, so let’s keep it going,” The Red Devils scored their first hero Tim Younger stepped to the plate Kerr said. run in the third inning when Jeremy and wiggled a leadoff single up the Rasile’s submarine tactics did, how- Ake reached on an error, dashed to middle. O’Rourke followed with a ever, force the Blue Devils to take a third on Josh Ake’s double and scored perfectly executed bunt single to set much keener notice. on a grounder to short. Their second the table for Murray and Kerr. “Over the summer, I faced him run came in the sixth on a fine hit- “His whole job was to get on then once, and he struck me out, but I and-run RBI double off the bat of James’ job was to move him over, so guess I got on him today,” Kerr said. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Geggie Russomagno. that we had an opportunity for 3 “It’s hard to pick up. The ball comes A MASTER OF THE BUNT…Blue Devil Steve Forgash lays down a bunt in the second inning against the Panthers. Will “You can’t say enough about Matty [Murray] and 4 [Kerr] to knock them up from the ground. It’s hard to read Riggs, however, laid down the “deadliest” bunt with a successful suicide squeeze in the seventh inning. Rivera’s pitching performance. He in. James laid down an absolutely it out of his hand.” gave up a couple of hits. Their hit- and-run that scored their second run was as nice of a hit-and-run. That guy See More Baseball Photos – goleader.com – Click Blue Devils Top P. Amboy for Section Title hit a nice lined shot over the second baseman’s head, but we just had ***** “Online Cranford Sports” – Page 3 ***** CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 enough to edge it out again,” Coach on May 31, and Jon Gribbin replaced whacked a leadoff double to left. Steve Riggs explained. Brewster said. perfect bunt,” Coach Brewster said. “You never face a guy like him. You him in leftfield, while James Barry Forgash (2 runs scored) and Brett “I was just hoping he got the ball “He always gets us out of jams and “Our kids don’t panic. Hunterdon can’t find any like him around. He moved to the No. 5 spot in the batting Ryan both walked, and Gribbon down. I didn’t want to get tagged out pitches a great game,” Kerr added. Central is a darn good team and our knew what he was doing. We got to order. drilled a two-run double down the and look like a fool in front of every- Centerfielder James O’Rourke, al- guys came through.” him in the end, but he was good,” Gribbon pulled out the hammer leftfield line to put Westfield in front, one. Brew made a gutsy call. Luckily, Murray said. and went 3-for-4 with two doubles 5-4. it worked out for us,” Murray said. The Blue Devils advanced to face and three RBI against Panther ace “The wind was blowing in a little “I have always loved the suicide in Westfield Soccer Association host Perth Amboy for the sectional pitcher Emilio Calderon, who came bit, so I hung it up. When you see that the right situation. The whole thing Register Now for Fall 2011 Season title on June 3. The last time the Blue into the game with an 11-1 record. coming, you got to swing at it. I loved was we needed to get another insur- Devils won a sectional title was in His RBI single capped a two-run sec- it,” said Gribbin, who added, “I have ance run. We almost put it on the pitch (Fun of Soccer, In-town & Intercounty Programs) 1988. ond inning, which gave the Blue Dev- been sitting on the bench. I have been after that for the next batter, but I said “We have had a good winning ils a 2-0 lead. Barry had a double in itching to get in, and finally when my it a little too loud and the third baseman streak. Hopefully, we can get the the inning and added an RBI single in number was called, I was ready, and went to the pitcher and said some- The Fun of Soccer is for children age 4 to 6 years old. championship,” Rivera said. the seventh. I did my job.” thing. My high school coach [Norm “It’s been a while, so hopefully we The 22-5 Panthers had some he- In the bottom of the sixth, Marte, Khoury] would always say, ‘If we The In-town program is for children entering 1st -4th grades. can get through Friday and win the roes of their own, and it showed when who finished 3-for-3, hopped a lead- have the bases loaded and nobody section,” Kerr said. their No. 8 & 9 hitters, Luis Marte and off single. Blue Devil starting pitcher out, we are getting three runs home th th “We are on quite a run right now, so Abner Rodriguez, rapped a respec- Justin White was showing signs of on two bunts.’ With a lefty pitcher, as The Intercounty program is for rising 5 -12 graders. we just have to keep it going. We will tive RBI single and RBI triple in the tiring and walked three batters, al- soon as he lifts his leg up, he is blind see what happens on Friday,” Coach bottom of the fourth inning to give lowing Marte to score the tying run to the runner, and AJ is barreling. All On-line registration and program information is available Brewster said. Perth Amboy a 3-2 lead. with two men out. Mike Mondon we had to do was get the ball down. Gribbin ripped a leadoff double in relieved and struck out the next bat- We did it,” Brewster said. at www.westfieldnjsoccer.com Hunt. Central 001 001 0 2 Westfield 001 000 2 3 the fifth and scored on James ter. The Blue Devils’ four-run burst O’Rourke’s single to right field to tie O’Rouke led off the seventh with a proved to be necessary. With one run- the score, but Carlos Done put the single to right-center. AJ Murray (2- ner on and two outs, Rodriguez blasted Panthers back on top with an RBI for-4) ripped a hard single to left. a two-run home run over the right “Our success is evidenced in our results.” double to right in the bottom of the Kerr walked to load the bases, and field fence to tighten the score, 9-7. inning. During that inning, O’Rourke Barry wiggled an infield RBI single. Mondon hit the next batter, putting Michael Scott, Manager gave fans and teammates a scare when “I was looking to put it into play the tying run at the plate. Zach he injured his shoulder while diving and let the 3-4 hitters behind me do Archembault relieved Mondon and back to first base during a pickoff the rest. Everyone else did a great job got the final batter to ground out. Congratulations Agents of the Month! attempt. after that,” O’Rourke said. “It’s an amazing feeling. I never “I dove back into first and jammed The stage was now set for the most felt this before. It’s not over. We have it into the base. I moved it a little bit dramatic play of the game. With a game Tuesday, but whoever it is, we to make sure it was alright,” O’Rourke Murray on third, Will Riggs took a 0- will be ready for them,” O’Rourke said. 2 count and laid down a suicide said. In the sixth, the seesaw shifted to squeeze. Murray charged home and “It’s unbelievable. I don’t even the Blue Devils’ side. Danny Kerr scored, making the score, 7-5. Next, know what to say. We are not done Steve Forgash’s grounder baffled yet. We have two more games left,” *********** shortstop Fernando Rosa, and two Kerr said. more Blue Devils scored. “It feels really good. We knew com- Westfield Beats Morris Knolls “It was 0-2. I did not expect that ing into this season that we were a Experience, Jayne Bernstein Mary McEnerney Eileen Burlinson In Eight Innings, 8-5, in the call at all. 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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times CROSSING THE FINISH LINE…Cranford Cougar Natalie Englese crossed second in the 200 meters at the Group 3 HEADING FOR THE MOC…Raider junior Erin Pierce, center, finished sixth in the 800 meters to qualify for the Meet of championships in South Plainfield on June 4. Englese also finished second in the 400 meters, which was also the third-best Champions. She also finished seventh in the 1,600 to qualify as a wild card. Both times were personal records and Raider time recorded in all the Group meets. records. Local ‘Cream of the Crop’ Heads for Track & Field Meet of Champions in Old Bridge

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 throw in the final. That was great. It to the Meet of Champions before,” ing as strong as I normally do. I for the MOC by placing fourth in the “I was pretty close to making the With all of the competitors being jumped her from fifth up to third,” Pierce said. normally have that kick to finish, but discus with a toss of 114-1.5, her PR top-6, but that will be just more fuel forced to funnel together, the start of Raider Coach Rich McGriff said of “Two three-second PR’s in two I didn’t have it,” Englese said. “I am by 10 feet. for next year. I’m happy. I did my the race can get quite rough as every- Ebose. days! Because she doesn’t run in the looking forward to Thursday [MOC] “It was a big throw. It felt really best,” said McGuire, who was also body jockeys for position. “Osa threw a bomb. She is looking fall, it takes her a while to get into the to go against her again.” good,” VanBenschoten said. competing in the long jump. “The line is pretty intense with a lot to break that 40 mark. Danielle shape that you should be in. She is “It was a very good race between Raider Kathleen Leeper put out a Raider Alex Parker and Cougar Eli of people trying to get position, but I Schweizer didn’t advance, but she competitive. She’s tough. She’s fear- her and Erika Veidis, who is a very strong effort in the 3,200 meters to Howard seemed to be having their think the key is to be ready for the gun had a great year,” added Raider field less out there, more so than anybody good competitor. The last couple of finish ninth, and Sarah Robinson fin- own private competition in the 3,200 and get out quickly. Do it cleanly, of coach Ken Hernandez. I have ever coached, boy or girl,” meters, she was able to overtake her. ished 12th in the 400-hurdles with a meters, because the frontrunners, Joe course,” Parker said. On June 3, Raider Erin Pierce re- Raider Head Coach Jeff Keogel said. Natalie said she felt a little sluggish time of 1:07.22. Also just missing Rosa and Jim Rosa of West Windsor- The Viking boys turned in three corded a PR and SPF record 5:05.77 “You look at her. She is a tiny kid. She the last couple of meters, so with light, qualifying, Raiders Bill Thomas at Plainsboro were running in a world first-place performances. Allen Eke (by three seconds), while crossing doesn’t weigh a whole lot, but she’s light stuff this week, we will get her 15.56 and Mike Parada at 15.87 placed of their own. Joe set an All-Groups took top honors in the 800 meters seventh in the 1,600. fearless. Her positioning has been nice and refreshed for this Thursday,” 11th and 16th, respectively, in the record, finishing in 8:56.91, and Jim with a time of 1:53.87. Obafemi “It’s a new school record, and I got good. Today she was boxed in with Cougar Head Coach Peter Kane said. 110-hurdles. Raiders Alex Daboub at finished second in 9:01.09. Animashaun crossed first in the 400- the wild card. It was a really fast race, 400 to go. She was way back in the The next day, Englese crossed sec- 156-8 and Jordan Clausen at 144-10 “They are fantastic! It is a good hurdles in 55.89, and Alex Sarkodie because of Ajee Wilson from Neptune pack. She didn’t panic. She gradually ond in the 200 meters with a time of placed 11-19 in the javelin. Raiders experience for me to be able to run in won the high jump with a height of 6- and [Claudia] DiSomma from Sparta worked herself in a position where 25.23. Mike Tufaro and Sebastian Valdes races with them, but I always wish I 4.Jamaad Nash at 45-5.5 and Brian – they finished 1-2. Also based on last she could make a move. It’s nice to Cougar Bryanna Grant and Raider had respective tosses of 123-9 and could be watching. They are amazing. Flores at 43-6.5 finished 3-5 in the year’s group meet was amazingly fast, have somebody who has that com- Camille Handy, as they had been all 110-9 in the discus. Cougar Tom I am always in the same race with triple jump. Marty Davidson took so I knew if I stayed with the head petitive fire.” season, battled for supremacy in the Folger ran a 1:00.56 in the 400- them. I am always trying to look across fifth in the shot put with a shove of pack, I would get a good time. I just On June 3, Cougar Natalie Englese triple jump. In the end, Grant pre- hurdles. Cougar Rebecca Shimonov the track to see them,” Parker said. 48-2. Marcus Sancho placed fourth held on until the end,” Pierce said. faced what may be her stiffest com- vailed with a distance of 37-0.5, while ran a season’s best in the 100-hurdles. Parker managed to stay ahead of in the discus with a toss of 140-2. The On June 4, Pierce qualified for the petition for the MOC in the 400 Handy took second at 36-6.75. Cou- “I had no regrets when I finished. I Howard at the finish line. Vikings also placed third in the 4x400 MOC in the 800 meters by crossing meters. Englese and Erika Veidis of gar Regine Hunter placed fifth with a focused on the start, and it was a good “That was exciting for me too. We with a time of 3:21.64. sixth with a PR and SPF record time Sparta were running neck-and-neck distance of 35-6. Although not quali- race. My arms are moving. Every- were right together pretty much the Lady Viking Morgan McGlaughlin of 2:15.63. Pierce hung way back in until Veidis beat her out by a step to fying for the MOC in the high jump, thing is working out. I am getting whole way. With him right with me, I took top honors in the 100-hurdles with the pack for the first 400 meters then finish first at 55.56, while Englese Grant cleared 5-0. better each year,” Shimonov said. knew I was going to do my best to a time of 15.07 and the 400-hurdles at hooked around three girls to make her finished second in 56.22. “That’s Union County! We keep Cougar Adham McGuire just beat him and improve my time be- 1:03.25. Alexis Cubbage finished sec- move. “I knew she was going to be great toughing it out, which is a good thing. missed qualifying for the MOC in the cause of that,” Parker said. ond in the 400 meters at 58.18. “I had one lap to go, so I gave it my competition. I knew I had to go fast We keep the good competition close. triple jump, placing seventh with a all. I needed to get in front of those the first 200. I was ahead in the 200 We are only better because of it,” PR distance of 42-8.5. Teammate See More Group Track Photos – goleader.com – Click girls to get a better position. I am then the 300 was pretty much neck- Coach Kane said. Reggie Green placed 11th with a dis- really happy, because I never made it and-neck. The last 200, I wasn’t go- Cougar VanBenschoten qualified tance of 40-10.5. ***** “Online Cranford Sports” *****

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PUBLICATION Union County 50+ Softball League Results: WTA Men’s Singles Tennis Ladder Told: Legion pitcher Harry Streep had McDede and Ron Martins with mul- 50+ DIVISION A (June 5): three hits, while Pat Mooney (3 hits, tiple hits, and Joe Sarica, John Richard Perez took the top spot TEAM W L from Joe Buda in a closely contested Renda Roads 7 1 HR), Jeff Baier (4-for-4), and Gene Esposito and Mike DiRienzo sup- Roselle American Legion 6 2 Antonucci, Bill Dugan and Jim plied the power for Drifters I. 6-4, 5-7 battle that was shortened Liberty Lighting/Frenchy’s 6 3 McCullough (multiple hits) contrib- Awnings 19, Sun Tavern 4 when Buda had to retire due to injury. Awning Galore 5 3 uted. Ron Kulik (4-for-4), Wayne Gary Cuttler (4-for-4), Mike Buda recovered later with a 3-6, 6-0, Top Line Appliance 3 4 6-2 win over Tuyen Diep. Ren Gao Contact Lens & Vision 2 6 Moeller (3-for-4), and John Rachko Kovach and Brian Granstrand (3 hits and Greg Hartnett each with a triple each), and Charlie Babella (double, remained in the third spot with wins 50+ DIVISION B: over Joshua Suri (8-2) and Weldon TEAM W L led Top Line. triple) led Awnings. Driftwood Bar & Grill I 7 1 Renda Roads 11, Awnings 0 Renda 18, Roselle Am. Leg. 10 Chin (3-6, 6-4, 6-3). Diep stayed in D&K Associates 3 5 Joe Massimino (3-for-3, 5 RBI) Joe Massimino and Dave Lavelle the fourth spot with wins over Ilia Driftwood Bar & Grill II 3 6 and Tom Straniero (4-for-4) led the (HR each), and John Garced (2 Bouchouev (7-4) and Suri (6-0, 6-3). Sun Tavern 2 7 Andrew Federbusch and Robert Molly Maguire’s 2 8 Road gang. Bob Lorincz went 3-for- doubles) led Renda. For the Legion, 3 for Awnings. Errazo dropped out of the top five due SUPER SENIORS DIVISION A: Jim McCullough, John Symczak, Pat Driftwood 1 14, Molly Maguire’s 3 Mooney and Chris Paterek all had to inactivity. Richard Pardo moved to TEAM W L WESTFIELD ELITE LAX TEAM…Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Kilkenny House 4 1 For the victors, Steve Lerner, Jeff multi-hit games. the fifth spot. Pardo solidified his Creative Industries I 4 1 Lauren D’Amico, Emily Forcht, Sophia Bass, Julia Gretsky, Emily Shields, Katie position with wins over Bouchouev Villani, Keith McDede, Mac LLG/Frenchy’s 21, Top Line 14 McDonald, Julia Myers, Maria Nemeth, Shelby Taylor and Julia Frontero; back TLC 4 1 Kowaleski, Pat Enright, Joseph Ron Kulik (4-for-5), Don Pencinger (10-3) and Doug Loffredo (8-4). Suri row, Assistant Coach Bill West, Head Coach Tom Weiss, Amy West, Samantha remains the most active member with SUPER SENIORS DIVISION B: Adase, Joe Sarica and Joe Menza all (3-for-4) and Don Montefusco (2- Paoletti, Hallie Rosenburgh, Mallory Weiss, Alyssa Cox, Caroline Meyo, Clair TEAM W L had multi-hit games. Pete Katula (3 for-4) led Top Line. Cassie, Jordan Robertson, Jenifer Frega, Lannie Yamano, and Assistant Coaches eight matches played for the season. The Office 4 2 The third reporting ends on June 19. Nicolina Pizza 1 3 hits) led Molly’s. Molly Maguire’s 14, D&K 1 Lee Taylor and Doug Paoletti. Not pictured: Chloe Beauchamp. Associated Auto Parts 1 5 D&K , Contact 4 Keenan Phelan and Jim Capizzi (3 Please report all matches and ques- Creative Industries Too 0 5 TLC 15, Nicolina Pizza 0 hits each), and Glenn Zuhl (double, 3 tions about the WTA to Richard Pardo at [email protected]. Sun Tavern 9, Molly Maguire’s 7 Tom Pasko tossed a five-hitter. RBI) led Molly’s. Westfield Girls Go Unbeaten Bill Hinkle (3 hits), Glenn Zuhl Bobby Lorincz (4 hits), Rich TLC 7, Kilkenny 6 (8 innings) Singles Ladder Standings: Polonitza and Bob Sachs (3 hits each) Consecutive singles from Rich 1. Rich Perez(1)* 25. Nate Weiss (3)* and Bob Ghiretti (2 hits, 2 RBI each), 2. Joe Buda (3)* 26. Pete Magierski and Pat Ahern (2 hits, 2 runs scored) led TLC. Gordy LeMatty was perfect Polonitza, Pete Osborn and Oscar In Hopewell Valley Tourney 3. Ren Gao (4)* 27. Rohan Saigal led Molley’s. at the plate for Nicolina. Harrison set up Tom Pasko’s winning 4. Tuyen Diep(5)* 28. Nate Suri (1) Top Line 22, Sun Tavern 14 Kilkenny 19, Associated Auto 0 sacrifice fly. Bobby Lorincz, Polonitza Westfield’s 7/8 Blue Devil Elite team quickly stopped fast breaks and 5. Rich Pardo (4)* 29. Dan Ives(1)* George Brokaw pitched a five-hit- and Osborn also had three hits each. 6. Federbusch(1) 30. M. Mankin(1)* Rich Polonitza (4 hits), and Joe lacrosse team went 3-0-1 at the “Lax held strong defensive coverage in the 7. Bouchouev(3)* 31. Don Beal (3)* Hrubash, Pete Osborn, Jim Price, ter and went 4-for-4. Al Feigenbaum Creative I 17, Creative Too 9 in the Valley” tournament in attack zone, along with superb 8. Josh Suri(8)* 32. M. Willis(3)* Anthony Abbaleo and Dennis Baker homered. Brian Williams (3 hits, 4 runs, 4 Pennington, finishing a very success- goaltending by Mallory Weiss. 9. Rob Errazo (1) 33. S. Berman(1) (3 hits each) led Top Line. Don Creative I 21, The Office 7 RBI), Larry Berra and Pete ful spring season. The Blue Devils The offensive attack and 10. Weldon Chin (4)* 34. R. McKinley(2)* Angelo Corbo (4 hits, 3 RBI), and Vanderheyden (3 hits, 3 runs, 2 RBI 11. Fran Adriaens(3)* 35. Mike Muroff(1)* Pencinger (5-for-5) and Ron Kulik offensive attack outscored their op- midfielders include Samantha 12. Aaron Keith(3)* 36. E Bronander (5-for-6) led the victors. Dana Kimmel, Steve Ferro and Karl each) led Creative I. Nick Lehotsky ponents 30-12, including an 8-0 shut- Paoletti, who led the team in scoring, 13. David Ferio(2)* 37. Steven Lee Renda Roads 10, LLG/Frenchy’s 8 Grossmann (3 hits, 3 RBI each) led and Bob Berger with three hits each, out against Council Rock Lacrosse Lauren D’Amico, Caroline Meyo, 14. Jeff Brinker(1)* 38. Gary Steinfield Joe Massimino, Jim Jimenez and Creative. Officers Bob Renaud, Joe and 86-year-old Joe Murano (single) Club. Hallie Rosenburgh, Julia Frontero, 15. Mike Manders(2)* 39. Mike Gonella Mitarotonda and Lou Koehler had the “Too” squad. 16. Chris Miller (3)* 40. Sravan Emany Gary Pence sparked the Road Men. This past season, the Blue Devils Emily Sheilds, Lannie Yamano, 17. T Bigosinski(3)* 41. B. Zweiback Frenchy’s pitcher Dave Powers was two hits apiece. The Office 15, Associated Auto 0 played against some of the top la- Sophia Bass, Shelby Taylor, Julia 18. Chris Bonn (2) 42. Don Dohm supported offensively by Willie Jack- Sun Tavern 10, Molly’s 8 Ken Dunbar pitched the first shut- crosse programs in the state, includ- Meyers, Katie McDonald, Jordan 19. D Loffredo (4)* 43. Manny Erlich son, Don Miller, Rick Regenthal, Pete Joe Hrubash and Steve Falco (4 out in the history of the 60’s Office ing Moorestown, Ridgewood, Sum- Robertson and Chloe Beauchamp. 20. Rappoport(3)* 44. David Basile hits each) led the Sun men. For the team. Gary Schaller (4 hits, 2 doubles) 21. Chris Farella(5)* 45. Chris Fischer Chemidlin, Harry Semple and Dave mit, Chatham and Mountain Lakes. Defensive wings were Julia Gretsky 22. Olga Yee (2)* 46. Ted Moss McFall. Molly’s, Pete Katula tripled. and Bill Hinkle with (3 hits, 2 doubles, The offensive success was due to and Maria Nemeth. Backer and low 23. Edward Han 47. J Tannenbaum Driftwood 1 22, D&K 4 Roselle Am Legion 22, Contact 8 4 RBI) led the Office. For Associ- playmaking, scoring a majority of defensive players are Clair Cassie, 24. Frank Franco 48. Chris Wendel Jeff Villani, Pat Enright (home run), Dennis Valvano (4-for-4), Jeff ated, Richie Krov and Phil Fink each goals from set plays and assisted Alyssa Cox, Emily Forcht, Jennifer 49. Tyler Becker Baier, Bill Daniel and Bill Dugan (3 had two hits. ( ) cumulative matches played Mike DiRienzo (2 triples), Keith passes. On the defensive side, the Frega and Amy West. *match played in current period McDede, Jack Helfrich, Mac hits each), Pat Mooney and Jim Kowaleski, Ron Martins, Steve McCullough (2 hits each) supported Adase, Stu Lubowiak, Joe Sarica and winning pitcher Harry Streep. Jerry Raider Soccer Boys to Play, Joseph Adase led the Drifters. Archibald, Kerry Gelb and Bill Boyle Driftwood II 6, Molly Maguire’s 5 (3 hits each) led CLV. Bill Hinkle, Mark McGlynn, Mike Renda Roads 10, Driftwood I 1 Train and Tour Costa Rica Reutter and Glenn Zuhl each had two Joe Massimino (3-for-3), Joe hits for Molly. Garced and Dave Lavell (2 hits each) The 20 returning players from one of two community projects—1) Awnings 11, Contact Lens 6 supported pitcher Ed Belford. Pat last year’s Scotch Plains-Fanwood Visit a community center where they Ray Meigs, Bob Lorincz, Brian Enright (2 hits) and Mike DiRienzo High School boys’ soccer team, who will play soccer with the children and Grandstrand and pitcher Tom Pasko, (RBI triple) led the Barmen. were Union County finalists, will provide donations of clothing or toys; each had three hits. Tom Breen, Neil D&K 9, Driftwood II 5 travel to Costa Rica this summer. 2) Promote literacy by reading books Granstrand, Frank D’Antico and Gary LLG/Frenchy’s 13, Awnings 4 Under the direction of longtime and in English to Costa Rican elementary Cuttler tapped two hits each for the Winning pitcher Allen Betau, Rick New Jersey Soccer Coaches Asso- children. victors. Regenthal, Paul Southwick and Dave ciation Hall of Fame coach, Tom Soccer is a passion for the Costa LLG/Frenchy’S 15, Driftwood II 6 Powers had three his each. For Aw- Breznitsky, the Raiders will train Rican people. In this nation, soccer is Frenchmen Don Miller and Rick nings, Neil Granstrand and Bob and play six games in San Jose and the most popular sport among both Regenthal each went 3-for-3. Pitcher Lorincz had 3-for-3 games. Guanacaste, Costa Rica. young people and adults. The Raider Dave Powers picked up his third win. Driftwood 1 8, Driftwood II 5 Over a 10-night, 11-day trip, they team will have the cultural opportu- Roselle Am Leg 18, Top Line 8 Andy Holup (3-for-3), Keith will also explore the beautiful envi- nity to meet Costa Rican players and ronment and culture that the country their coaches, learn a possible new has to offer. style of soccer, and get a peek at life A WINNING SEASON…The Westfield High School Girls Lacrosse JV team Devils Future Lacrosse finished with an 8-5-3 record. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Co-Captains Costa Rica Soccer Tours that Coach in a different country. Maddie Chandler and Geena Gao; middle row, Chandler Robertson, Kristen Breznitsky has partnered with for this Coach Breznitsky, in his upcoming Burns, Natalie Brennan, Erica Davis, Hannah Knighton and Leah Tavasi; back trip will provide a high quality trip for 37th year, as the Coach of the Boys’ row, Coach Hilary Brown, Emily McBain, Giana DiGiorgio, Belle Hutchins, the group. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN had a .480 batting average (BA) with hits, while smacking three home runs. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 19 runs scored and 16 RBI. He fin- He also had 18 RBI and 17 runs One returning starter would have ished his varsity career second on the scored. alarmed most teams, and it may have all-time Raider hit list with 123 – Joe “He was penciled in as being one caused some concern in the minds of D’Annunzio (SPF 2010) had 154 of our starters as a sophomore, but he the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High career hits. Rivera has been selected broke his wrist snowboarding. He is School baseball team’s coaches, but to play in the North/South All-Star a kid who may be one of the best this year’s Raiders managed to be Game. athletes that we’ve ever had as far as quite competitive and finished with “He played third as a freshman, reading the balls off the bat, getting a an 11-11 record. third as a junior and he played second jump and getting to balls. He worked “We came in with one returning as a sophomore. What kind of hurt us, hard in the winter, and it paid off, starter. We knew we were going to be Marcus had mono, and he missed because he had an unbelievable year inexperienced, but we had some tal- almost four weeks,” Coach Baylock hitting the baseball,” Coach Baylock ent with the seniors we did have on pointed put. “When he came back for said. the team. We played a lot of close the county tournament, we got new Haggerty provided power with four games. We had 11 loses. Seven of life. He was great with the glove. He home runs and two triples, and led them were to Cranford, GL [Gover- was swinging the bat, and recorded the team with 24 RBI to finish with a nor Livingston] and Westfield who his 100th [career] hit against Rahway. .357 BA. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times A CLOSE PLAY AT THIRD BASE…Brewer Jacob Dayan, right, watches the ball skip in front of Angels’ third baseman Joseph San Grassimo as he attempts to steal third in the third inning at Gumbert Field 2 in Westfield. SCHLEWITT 3B, 2B; GESCHICKTER RBI 1B; BASILE 2B Brewers Defeat Angels, 9-3, In WF Int’l Baseball League

By DAVID B. CORBIN Hauge added a bases-loaded RBI of his two bunts, but the Angels failed Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times walk. to score in the bottom of the third Patience at the plate and crafty The Angels answered with a pair of when Matthew Manning’s grounder base running provided the difference runs in the bottom of the inning. Shea to the mound was successfully in a 9-4 Brewers win over the Angels Elliot reached first safely, darted to fielded. in their final regular-season game at second on Mike Juchnik’s grounder The Brewers took advantage of Gumbert 2 Field in Westfield on June and scored on Joseph San Grassimo’s two walks, Matt Basile’s blistering 1 before the Westfield International RBI single over second. Peyton double to center, Park’s single and League playoffs were to begin on Schlewitt (2-for-2) hammered an RBI Dayon’s RBI grounder to plate three June 3. triple to center. Jeff Hoens grounded more runs in the fourth. Schlewitt In the five-inning game, the Brew- out to end the inning. drilled a double in the Angels’ half of ers amassed 13 walks, had one hit The Brewers extended their lead to the inning, but no one scored. batter and added four hits. The An- 4-2 in the second inning when The ninth Brewers’ run came in the gels also had four hits, three for extra Daalman walked, stole second and fifth. Hauge took a fastball in the bases, but they could draw only three scored on an errant throw. In the thigh. Phil Lizzo and Paul Vernik walks from Brewer pitchers Ryan bottom of the inning, Jonathan Stiles drew walks, and after Nick Youssef David B. Corbin (May 2011 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Geschickter, Mark Daaleman and reached first safely and Nathaniel made an out, Basile added an RBI A CLOSE PLAY AT SECOND BASE…Raider shortstop Frank Degnan attempts to put the tag on Cranford Cougar Sean Mike Hauge. Reyes walked. Both stole a pair of base-on-balls. The Angels scored their Feeney, No. 20, as he steals second base during the Union County semifinals in Elizabeth. The Brewers plated three runs in bases. Stiles scored on a throwing final run when Stiles reached base the top of the first inning. Danny error to make the score, 4-3. After safely, stole two bases and scored on LaMastra (1-for-2, 2 runs scored, 4 Robert Juchnik and Chris Culhane Robert Juchnik’s long RBI double to were top-20 in the state,” Raider Head In my eight years as coach, he is the “Ryan [Haggerty] is a kid who is center. Coach Tom Baylock said. sixth person to do it, and he is second going to go on and play at stolen bases) began the attack with a made outs, Evan Schaefer walked single to right field. After LaMastra then Jack Mulvanerty made the third “We have kids who play a lot of As a matter of fact, the Raiders on the list.” Elizabethtown next year in college. different sports. We have kids who nearly defeated Cranford in a 9-8 Senior Sean Reilly proved invalu- Unfortunately, he was playing be- swiped second and third, Geschickter out. slashed an RBI single to right. Jacob Dayan, Park and Alliegra walked are just here to have fun playing base- decision early in the season in a game able, not only as a pitcher, but as a hind Ricky Shevlin and Joe ball. We are trying to teach them the that had a grand slam home run from formidable hitter. As the No. 1 pitcher, D’Annunzio [last year]. It’s kind of Dayan and Andrew Park (1-for-1) to start the third inning. Dayon scored walked then Fran Alliegra reached on a passed ball, upping the score to game. I don’t care about wins. We are senior Ryan Haggerty changed to a he finished with a 4-5 record facing hard to break into the lineup when CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 three-run homer due to an appeal the strongest teams’ ace pitchers. At you have those guys in front of you. base safely as Geschickter scored. 5-3. Dylan Wagner laid down the first play that suggested one of the players the plate, he led the team with 27 runs He made the most of his one year missed touching the plate. Toward scored and had 28 hits, which in- with us,” Coach Baylock said. the end of the season, the Raiders had cluded two home runs and three CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 a big lead on Westfield until a huge triples, to amass a .444 BA. rally in the seventh inning turned it “If you gave an MVP award, we PrudentialNewJersey.com into a loss. would give it to Sean this year. He Reading is Good For You “We came close to beating Cranford was by far our most valuable player one time. We came close to beating when he was on the mound or in the blog Westfield one time. The first time we lineup playing first. He worked hard played GL, it was 1-0,” Coach in the winter hitting the baseball. Baylock said. “We had opportuni- Sean, from Day 1, started hitting the ties. I don’t know if it was just a lack ball. He left no doubt in our minds OPEN HOUSE • SUNDAY, JUNE 12 • 1 - 4 PM of experience down the stretch. Not that he was the guy to bat third in the knowing how to close out. Not being lineup,” Coach Baylock said. in that situation before.” Senior leadoff batter/centerfielder Senior shortstop Marcus Rivera, Connor Thompson came in with a goleader.com/subscribe the only returning starter, in 16 games, .423 BA, leading the team with 30 Kimberley Aslanian Haley

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Raider Nine Finish Season at 11-11 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 Junior catcher Ryan Henkels had 23 hits and a .383 BA, and scored 14 times. Sophomore first baseman James D’Angelo crushed four home runs and had 24 hits to finish with a .369 BA. Both will be playing in the Union/Essex County underclassmen All-Star Game on June 18 at Kean University in Union. Senior Co-Captain Anthony Scalfaro had a .370 BA with 20 hits. Junior third baseman Frank Degnan finished with a .381 BA and 16 hits. Freshman second baseman Christian Zazzali played all 22 games and fin- KOC CHAMPS…The Westfield Blue won the 11-year-old bracket in the Knights ished with a .284 BA and 19 hits. of Columbus Westfield Invitational Youth Baseball Tournament held at Gumbert Senior catcher Kyle Berwick finished Fields over Memorial Day weekend. Pictured, left to right, are: kneeling; Michael with a .250 BA. Birle, Robbie Faktor, Miles Brancatella, Andrew Eliades, Mark Schiavo, Robert Senior pitcher John Howarth had a Norris and batboy Ian Gannaway; standing, Stevie Barden, Matt Bromberg, couple of strong outings on the mound Cory Hiltz, Graham Studwell, Jake Vall-Llobera, Thomas Gannaway, Sean to finish with a 2-3 record. Sopho- Taylor, Chris Marner, Mark Walter, Cory Billings (partially obscured), Brett more Kevin Raszka and junior Brett Denner and Jack Mislinski. Coaches, from left: Co-Manager Dan Eliades, Craig Kovacs both finished with a 2-0 Billings, Scott Faktor, Dave Gannaway and Co-Manager Humberto Vall-Llobera. record. D’Angelo finished 1-1. The Raider JV team defeated GL for the Union County Tournament crown and finished 14-4, and with a David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times strong freshman class and a very WAITING FOR THE THROW FROM THE PLATE…Angel shortstop Jonathan Stiles, center, waits for the throw from strong eighth grade squad, the future home as Brewer Ryan Geschickter steals second base in the first inning at Gumbert Field 2 in Westfield. for the varsity looks bright. “We are really looking forward to what the future has to bring to our program. We have pitching in our Brewers Beat Angels, 9-3, In Int’l League freshman class. Sophomore class is a very good class and the eight graders CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 coming in are very good. Between here to get better every week and get the brawn. He’s the brain. The most sport. They love playing for Westfield. that mix for the next couple of years, ready for the playoffs,” Brewers Head exciting thing about this team is we Every year they get better and better. we are going to be young. A couple of Coach Chris Geschickter said. “This had kids who didn’t play many of This year we have struggled a little years from now, we are going to be was the last game of the regular sea- these positions the year before. These bit at the plate. We are trying to find talking about some more meaningful son, and they are playing their best kids stepped in several times. Right our groove, and we will probably get wins,” Coach Baylock said. baseball, so we are really excited now, it’s nice to see the kids progress- back on track in the playoffs,” said about their improvement and ing and playing positions that they Angel Head Coach Dave Schlewitt, WTA Open Masters progress. We play kids at every posi- never played,” Brewers Assistant who added, “Playoffs start Friday. tion, so they learn the game, and it has Coach Al LaMastra said. Same teams! Same match-up! So it Singles Ladder Told: really paid off.” “I have been with these kids since will be interesting.” The Ladder had an active period COUGAR INVITATIONAL CHAMPS…The Westfield Soccer Association U11 “Chris [Geschickter] played col- with seven matches played. Joe Cyclones breezed through their bracket in the 30th Annual Cougar Soccer they were playing T-ball, and they Brewers 311 31 9 lege basketball, so I take his cue. I’m have a heart of gold. They love the Angels 210 01 4 Donnolo moved into first place with Invitational, sponsored by the South Orange-Maplewood Soccer Club, over a close victory over Mike McGylnn Memorial Day weekend. Playing against 12-year-olds, the Cyclones won four in a tiebreaker (8-6). New member straight games, outscoring opponents 15-1. 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PLANNING BOARD BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING BOARD 22, 2011, at 7:30 P.M. at the Fanwood BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Borough Hall, located at 75 North Martinc Please take notice that on June 22, PLANNING BOARD Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, the Plan- 2011 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough ning Board will hold a hearing on the Hall, located at 75 North Martine Avenue, Please take notice that on June 22, application of the undersigned. The prop- Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board 2011 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough erty in question is located at 300 South will hold a hearing on the application of the Hall, located at 75 North Martine Avenue, JK’s Painting & Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, also undersigned. The property in question is Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board 30 Years known as Block 91, Lot 1.01, as shown on located at: 145 Forest Road, Fanwood, will hold a hearing on the application of the Wall Covering the Fanwood Tax: Map, owned by Part- New Jersey, also known as Block 17 Lot 7, undersigned. The property in question is Experience ners Profit Fanwood Group, LLC. as shown on the Fanwood Tax Map, owned located at: 154 Farley Avenue, Fanwood, The applicant requests amended final by Joseph Dimino. New Jersey, also known as Block 27 Lot Interior Painting site plan approval removing the condition The applicant requests Deck add on 47, as shown on the Fanwood Tax Map, Wallpaper Removal contained in Paragraph 6 of the conclu- and front yard fence which is in violation of: owned by Mark & Christine Jenkinson. Handyman sion section of the Resolution adopted on Section 184-115 of the Fanwood Land The applicant requests front yard set- Wallpaper Installation September 22, 2004 which required the Use Code. Variance Requested: Side yard back for detached 2 car garage which is in applicant to apply to N.J.D.O.T. for ap- set back-deck; Permitted: 9.0 feet; Present: violation of: Plaster & Sheet Rock Repair proval to construct a single "bump out'' at 8.0 feet; Proposed: 8.0 feet. Section 184-134 of the Fanwood Land Mr. Reliable Visa & Mastercard Accepted the corner nearest thc subject property. Section 180-108 of the Fanwood Land Use Code. Variance Requested: front yard Call Joe Klingebiel The applicant will also reek such other Use Code. Variance Requested: 6 foot setback for new detached 2 car garage; 908-322-1956 relief as may be determined necessary at fence front yard; Permitted: 4.0 feet; Permitted: 30 feet; Present: n/a; Proposed: (908) 462.4755 the public hearing based upon review of Present: n/a; Proposed: 6.0 feet. 20 feet. FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES thc application or amendment(s) to the The applicant will also seek such other The applicant will also seek such other application. relief as may be determined necessary at relief as may be determined necessary at The file pertaining to this application the public hearing based upon review of the public hearing based upon review of “FOR is available for public inspection during the application or amendment(s) to the the application or amendment(s) to the QUESTPERFECTION” normal business hours (8 AM to 4 PM, application. application. Monday - Friday) from the Secretary of the The file pertaining to this application is The file pertaining to this application is Home Improvements Planning Board at the Administration Of- available for public inspection during nor- available for public inspection during nor- fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North mal business hours (8 AM - 4 PM, Monday mal business hours (8 AM - 4 PM, Monday Kitchens • Baths Martinc Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. through Friday) from the Secretary of the through Friday) from the Secretary of the Countertops • Windows Any interested party may appear at Planning Board at the Administration Of- Planning Board at the Administration Of- said hearing and participate therein in fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Fine Carpentry accordance with the rules of the Fanwood Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. Basements • Tile Work Planning Board. Any interested party may appear at said Any interested party may appear at said [email protected] Applicant: Messercola Brothers hearing and participate therein in accor- hearing and participate therein in accor- Building Company, Inc. dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- 908-654-1899 Attorney for Applicant: ning Board. ning Board. Richard M. Cohen, Esq. Applicant: Applicant: NJ Lic. #13VH01315500 Schiller & Pittenger Joseph E. Dimino Mark & Christine Jenkinson Free Estimates • Insured 1771 Front Street 145 Forest Road 154 Farley Avenue Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 Fanwood, New Jersey, 07023 Fanwood, New Jersey, 07023 1 T - 6/9/11, The Times Fee: $38.25 1 T - 6/9/11, The Times Fee: $36.72 1 T - 6/9/11, The Times Fee: $34.68 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 9, 2011 Page 17 PAL Flag Football Registration Open COLDWELL BANKER WESTFIELD – Registration is a.m. Players in age brackets 9-11 & XPERIENCE RUST ELIABILITY ERVICE now open for the 2011 Westfield and 12-14 should arrive at E , T , R S PAL flag football season, which Tamaques Park at 10:15 a.m. and HIRING A TOP AGENT ISN’T EXPENSIVE … IT’S PRICELESS! will begin on Saturday, September will go through minicamp drills 10. There are three divisions: 6-8, until 11:15 a.m. Players should wear OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, June 12th • 1-4PM 9-11 and 12-14. Registration is open T-shirts shorts and football cleats. to all youth in these age brackets. A draft will immediately follow The league is non contact and the minicamp. instructional in nature. All games To register, please go to: are held in Tamaques Park. www.westfieldpal.com. The link Minicamp will be held on Septem- for flag is located on the left side of ber 10 with a draft to follow. Play- the home page. Questions, Please ers in age group 6-8 should arrive at call John Dugan at (908) 868-2811 Tamaques Park at 9 a.m. and will go or George Lanzano at (908) 400- through minicamp drills until 10 6936.

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PRECIOUS MEDALS…Olympika Gymnastics of Mountainside’s Tumbling Team under head coach Stoyan Grigorov won two gold medals and three silver medals at the State Championship Competition at Motion Gymnastics in Pennington on May 14. Three of the girls will compete in the Regional Champi- onship Competition on June 4 in West Virginia. OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, June 12th • 1-4PM More Education News CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Roosevelt Student Jackman Wins Wallenberg Award WESTFIELD - Roosevelt Inter- mediate School 6th grader Alexandra 1735 Florida Street, Westfield $549,900 Jackman was one of 10 middle school NEW PRICE! Beautifully maintained & renovated 9 room, 4 BR, 2 and high school students in the state Bath Colonial Cape features a LR, Kitchen w/bfast bar, a Formal DR, of New Jersey to receive this year’s 835 Boulevard, Westfield $899,000 Wallenberg award. 2 BR’s and full bath on first floor. The second floor offers additional Alexandra received a $500 check This stately brick Center Hall Colonial sits back on the grand Boulevard of Westfield 2 BR’s, a full Bath and Office. The LL has a Recreation Room. Situated and a plaque honoring her many vol- among other gracious homes. A grand entry foyer opens to a large living room with built-in cabinetry and a wood burning fireplace, and a banquet sized dining room on landscaped grounds with fenced rear yard with deck, patio, hot unteer efforts, including working as a Dir Peer Mentor with autistic children with corner cabinets. The kitchen has custom cherry Leiz cabinetry and top of the tub & storage shed, this comfortable home is sure to please! : line appliances and opens to a mud room and laundry/powder room. A large, sunny Boulevard to Ayliffe to Florida Street. and spending time over the past three family room is also provided on the main level. The second floor provides a charming years assisting at an Inter-Faith home- surprise with its window seat at the top of the stairs. Four bedrooms and a master less shelter. sitting room/office plus two full bathrooms grace the second floor. The full walk-up OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, June 12th • 1-4PM On Alexandra’s 11th birthday, in third floor opens up a myriad of possibilities. This elegant home provides unique lieu of receiving presents, she asked charm thanks to its period details such as a unique copper roof, stunning windows, for donations so that she could spon- cherry inlaid floors, lovely moldings and high ceilings. The location is perfect, within sor two evening swim events for fami- an easy walk to town, train, schools and parks. 835 Boulevard will be a wonderful WELL DONE…Roosevelt School stu- home for the most discriminating buyer. lies and children with special needs. dent Alexandra Jackman was one of 10 She was successful in raising $600 middle school and high school students OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, June 12th • 1-4PM and coordinated the swim event plans. in the state of New Jersey to receive this Through cookie sales and lemonade year’s Wallenberg award. She is con- stands, she recently raised $250 for gratulated by Assistant Principal, Der- the Union County Home First Inter- rick Nelson. Faith Housing and Family Services, and organization that provides emer- Kim Schumacher, wrote, “Our gency shelter to women and families school and our town is a better place who find themselves without a home. each and every day because of people In describing Alexandra, like our nominee. She truly has a Roosevelt’s Guidance Counselor, heart of gold and is someone that we all need to recognize for her power- Wyvratt Graduates ful message of hope.” The Raoul Wallenberg Award is bestowed by Lehigh University The Raoul Wallenberg Committee BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A total of of the United States”on individuals, 113 Chestnut Court, Garwood $590,000 1,777 Lehigh University students organizations and communities that were awarded bachelor’s, master’s or reflect Raoul Wallenberg’s humani- Premiere 7 room, 2 BR, 3-1/2 bath END unit townhome in The Pointe, doctoral degrees during its 143rd tarian spirit, personal courage and 455 Mountain Avenue, Westfield $699,000 a 55+ community w/open floor plan and private elevator! The first commencement ceremonies at nonviolent action in the face of enor- floor boasts: a Formal LR w/fplc.; a FDR w/serving bar; an EIK w/ Goodman Stadium in Bethlehem. Completely renovated, classic Westfield Victorian in a great close-to-town location. mous odds.” You will be charmed by this gracious home with its inviting front porch and circular bfast bar opens to FR . The 2nd floor offers a fabulous MBR suite w/ Local graduates include Brian driveway. Beautifully renovated kitchen with top of the line appliances and granite Wyvratt of Mountainside. He earned counters, Brazilian cherry floors, high ceilings, period details and moldings, newer Sitting Rm. & private bath; a 2nd BR and full bath & laundry. The a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Kalis Graduates from windows, central air conditioning, finished basement, fenced yard, circular drive plus ground floor has a Rec. Rm., full bath, garage entrance, and plenty of Engineering with Highest Honors. Moravian College attached garage! Four bedrooms (one is used as a den), 2 1/2 baths. Very low taxes storage. Conveniently located just minutes away from NYC too! Walk to Westfield’s lively town center, train, Mindowaskin Park, and excellent Dir BETHLEHEM, Pa.– Christopher schools. Move right in and enjoy everything that Westfield has to offer. Do not miss transportation. : S. Chestnut to Chestnut Ct. to #113 on LF, O’Neill Named to Vincent Kalis, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. this exceptional home with yesterday's charm and today's updates! unit overlooks Gumbert park. Dean’s List at Saint P. Kalis, of Westfield, graduated ma- gna cum laude with a B.A. degree OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, June 12th • 1-4PM Michael’s College with a major in management from BURLINGTON, Vt. - Mariclaire Moravian College, Bethlehem, Penn- O’Neill, daughter of Claire and sylvania. He is a graduate of Westfield Edward O’Neill of Cranford was High School. named to the Dean’s List for the During his college career, Christo- spring 2011 semester at Saint pher earned dean’s list standing, and Michael’s College. She is a sopho- was inducted into Omicron Delta more English major. 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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TAKING TOP HONORS IN THE TRIPLE JUMP…Cougar Bryanna Grant placed first in the triple jump with a distance CROSSING THE FINISH LINE…Cranford Cougar Natalie Englese crossed second in the 200 meters at the Group 3 od 37-0.5 at the Group 3 championships in South Plainfield on June 4. Grant will compete in the Meet of Champions that championships in South Plainfield on June 4. Englese also finished second in the 400 meters, which was also the third-best will be held today, June 9, in Old Bridge. time recorded in all the Group meets. ENGLESE, GRANT, HUNTER, VANBENSCHOTEN, KIRNA, EDWARDS, EBOSE, PIERCE, HANDY MAKE M.O.C. Local ‘Cream of Crop’ Heads For Track Meet of Champions By DAVID B. CORBIN girls tied for 31st with 3 points. The in the 800 meters with times of 1:56. steady rather than dramatic improve- qualified for the MOC by crossing Group 4 qualifiers in the javelin, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cranford Cougar girls placed fifth “Our entire distance team has ment. We believe he still has another fifth in the 400 meters with a time of Meghan Reilly and Christina Mosco, The cream of the crop – top-six with a total of 32 and the Raider girls shown steady, big improvements all drop left this season. Group IV dis- 57.64. Also, Anna Simon (1:00.4), had respective throws of 101-7 and qualifiers in each event from their finished 10th at the Group 3 meet year. Andrew has been running great tance has been unreal this season. We Sirena Van Epp (58.7 – PR), Hannah 99-2. Van Epp had a distance of 32- respective group meets – from held at Frank Jost Field in South all outdoor season and the improve- will be going after a big time in the Kronick (1:01.7) and Edwards (56.7) 10.5 in the triple jump. Westfield High School (WHS), Plainfield. The Union Catholic boys ment has not been as surprising as the 4x800 at MOC.” earned a trip to the MOC by placing Raider senior Osa Ebose placed Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SPF), Union placed fourth in the Non-Public A last two weeks have shown,” Blue Blue Devil senior Ashley Edwards sixth in the 4x400 with a time of third in the shot put with a PR of 39- Catholic and Cranford will be com- meet with 50 points, while the Viking Devil Head Coach Jack Martin said. 3:57.56 just 0.16 shy of their WHS 0.75. Cougar Kristen VanBenschoten record set at the Union County meet placed 13th at 34-4.5 and Raider Probitas Verus Honos on May 21. Samantha Renfree took 20th at 32-0. Although not making the top-6, CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times COMPETING IN THE 110-HURDLES…Raider Mike Parada, right, competed in the 110-hurdles at the Group 3 championships in South Plainfield on June 4. peting today at the Meet of Champi- girls finished eighth with 28 points. “Our goal all track season has been to ons (MOC) held at Lombardi Field in Blue Devil senior Andrew Kirna improve track times. Andrew’s im- Old Bridge beginning at 3:30 p.m. qualified for the MOC by finishing provement has been the result of The Blue Devil boys finished in a fourth in the 3,200 meters with a tie for 28th in the team totals with personal record (PR) time of 4:15.48. four points in the Group 4 meet at Old Blue Devils Sam Tooley and Jon Bridge on June 4, and the Blue Devil Henry finished 12-13, respectively, You’re a Devils Future Lacrosse neighbor, Summer 2011 Camps not a Open to players entering grades 2-9 number.

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times A FRIENDLY RIVALRY IN THE 3,200 METERS…Raider Alex Parker, left, and Cougar Eli Howard, center, ran neck- PLACING SECOND IN THE TRIPLE JUMP…Raider Camille Handy placed second in the triple jump with a distance of and-neck in the 3,200 meters at the Group 3 championships in South Plainfield on June 4. 36-6.75 at the Group 3 championships on June 4. Cougar Bryanna Grant took first at 37-0.5. Cranford, Westfield, SP-F, Union Catholic ‘Cream of the Crop’ Heads for Track & Field Meet of Champions

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Raider Danielle Schweizer competed corded a PR and SPF record 5:05.77 of 2:15.63. Pierce hung way back in meters. Englese and Erika Veidis of by 10 feet. “They are fantastic! It is a good in the shot put and discus but did not (by three seconds), while crossing the pack for the first 400 meters then Sparta were running neck-and-neck “It was a big throw. It felt really experience for me to be able to run in make the top-6. seventh in the 1,600. hooked around three girls to make until Veidis beat her out by a step to good,” VanBenschoten said. races with them, but I always wish I “That was a personal best by a “It’s a new school record, and I got her move. finish first at 55.56, while Englese Raider Kathleen Leeper put out a could be watching. They are amaz- foot-and-a-half, and that was her last the wild card. It was a really fast race, “I had one lap to go, so I gave it my finished second in 56.22. strong effort in the 3,200 meters to ing. I am always in the same race with throw in the final. That was great. It because of Ajee Wilson from Neptune all. I needed to get in front of those “I knew she was going to be great finish ninth, and Sarah Robinson fin- them. I am always trying to look jumped her from fifth up to third,” and [Claudia] DiSomma from Sparta girls to get a better position. I am competition. I knew I had to go fast ished 12th in the 400-hurdles with a across the track to see them,” Parker Raider Coach Rich McGriff said of – they finished 1-2. Also based on last really happy, because I never made it the first 200. I was ahead in the 200 time of 1:07.22. Also just missing said. Ebose. year’s group meet was amazingly fast, to the Meet of Champions before,” then the 300 was pretty much neck- qualifying, Raiders Bill Thomas at Parker managed to stay ahead of “Osa threw a bomb. She is looking so I knew if I stayed with the head Pierce said. and-neck. The last 200, I wasn’t go- 15.56 and Mike Parada at 15.87 placed Howard at the finish line. ing as strong as I normally do. I 11th and 16th, respectively, in the “That was exciting for me too. We normally have that kick to finish, but 110-hurdles. Raiders Alex Daboub at were right together pretty much the I didn’t have it,” Englese said. “I am 156-8 and Jordan Clausen at 144-10 whole way. With him right with me, looking forward to Thursday [MOC] placed 11-19 in the javelin. Raiders I knew I was going to do my best to to go against her again.” Mike Tufaro and Sebastian Valdes beat him and improve my time be- “It was a very good race between had respective tosses of 123-9 and cause of that,” Parker said. her and Erika Veidis, who is a very 110-9 in the discus. Cougar Tom With all of the competitors being good competitor. The last couple of Folger ran a 1:00.56 in the 400- forced to funnel together, the start of meters, she was able to overtake her. hurdles. Cougar Rebecca Shimonov the race can get quite rough as every- Natalie said she felt a little sluggish ran a season’s best in the 100-hurdles. body jockeys for position. the last couple of meters, so with light, “I had no regrets when I finished. I “The line is pretty intense with a light stuff this week, we will get her focused on the start, and it was a good lot of people trying to get position, nice and refreshed for this Thursday,” race. My arms are moving. Every- but I think the key is to be ready for Cougar Head Coach Peter Kane said. thing is working out. I am getting the gun and get out quickly. Do it The next day, Englese crossed sec- better each year,” Shimonov said. cleanly, of course,” Parker said. ond in the 200 meters with a time of Cougar Adham McGuire just The Viking boys turned in three 25.23. missed qualifying for the MOC in the first-place performances. Allen Eke Cougar Bryanna Grant and Raider triple jump, placing seventh with a took top honors in the 800 meters Camille Handy, as they had been all PR distance of 42-8.5. Teammate with a time of 1:53.87. Obafemi season, battled for supremacy in the Reggie Green placed 11th with a dis- Animashaun crossed first in the 400- triple jump. In the end, Grant pre- tance of 40-10.5. hurdles in 55.89, and Alex Sarkodie vailed with a distance of 37-0.5, while “I was pretty close to making the won the high jump with a height of 6- Handy took second at 36-6.75. Cou- top-6, but that will be just more fuel 4.Jamaad Nash at 45-5.5 and Brian gar Regine Hunter placed fifth with a for next year. I’m happy. I did my Flores at 43-6.5 finished 3-5 in the distance of 35-6. Although not quali- best,” said McGuire, who was also triple jump. Marty Davidson took fying for the MOC in the high jump, competing in the long jump. fifth in the shot put with a shove of Grant cleared 5-0. Raider Alex Parker and Cougar Eli 48-2. Marcus Sancho placed fourth “That’s Union County! We keep Howard seemed to be having their in the discus with a toss of 140-2. The toughing it out, which is a good thing. own private competition in the 3,200 Vikings also placed third in the 4x400 We keep the good competition close. meters, because the frontrunners, Joe with a time of 3:21.64. We are only better because of it,” Rosa and Jim Rosa of West Windsor- Lady Viking Morgan McGlaughlin Coach Kane said. Plainsboro were running in a world took top honors in the 100-hurdles with

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cougar VanBenschoten qualified of their own. Joe set an All-Groups a time of 15.07 and the 400-hurdles at COMPETING IN THE 3,200 AT THE GROUP 3 CHAMPIONSHIPS…Cougar Megan Byrnes, right, competed in the 3,200 for the MOC by placing fourth in the record, finishing in 8:56.91, and Jim 1:03.25. Alexis Cubbage finished sec- meters at the Group 3 championships at Frank Jost Field in South Plainfield on June 4. discus with a toss of 114-1.5, her PR finished second in 9:01.09. ond in the 400 meters at 58.18. to break that 40 mark. Danielle pack, I would get a good time. I just “Two three-second PR’s in two Schweizer didn’t advance, but she held on until the end,” Pierce said. days! Because she doesn’t run in the had a great year,” added Raider field On June 4, Pierce qualified for the fall, it takes her a while to get into the coach Ken Hernandez. MOC in the 800 meters by crossing shape that you should be in. She is On June 3, Raider Erin Pierce re- sixth with a PR and SPF record time competitive. She’s tough. She’s fearless out there, more so than anybody I have ever coached, boy or girl,” OWEN BRAND Raider Head Coach Jeff Keogel said. “You look at her. She is a tiny kid. She ML # 222999 doesn’t weigh a whole lot, but she’s fearless. Her positioning has been Your Hometown good. Today she was boxed in with MORTGAGE BANKER 400 to go. She was way back in the pack. She didn’t panic. She gradually worked herself in a position where she could make a move. It’s nice to have somebody who has that competitive fire.” On June 3, Cougar Natalie Englese faced what may be her stiffest com- Residential – Construction petition for the MOC in the 400 Commercial – Bridge Loans Reading is Good For You Local: (908) 789-2730 Toll Free: (888) 256-4447 ext. 41349 [email protected]

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Local Seniors Hold Meeting, Big Hearts In Garwood Taxpayer Dollars Used Only 27 Percent? In Election Newspaper Plan Picnic, Showboat Trip We Garwoodians like to call our- The Union County Directions is selves ‘‘The small town with a big arriving in mailboxes, so there must GARWOOD – The Garwood Se- Garwood Mayor Patricia heart,” but I think that in at least one be an Election Day coming up June 4, nior Citizens Club met on June 3 at Quattrocchi discussed the transi- situation we overrate ourselves. I was 2011. the Garwood Firehouse, with 47 tion to a new borough police chief; extremely disappointed to read in the Senator Raymond Lesniak is at the members in attendance. Attendees bulk pickup and the senior bus First Aid Squad’s recent fundraising top of the ticket on Column A for this enjoyed sandwiches, coffee and a schedule. The bus is for use by all drive letter that only 27 percent of upcoming Tuesday Primary Election. vanilla sheet cake sponsored by Garwood seniors. For rides to the Garwood residents responded to last Therefore the UC Directions news- Mike Ulaky for his 80th birthday. malls and shopping in Garwood, year’s fund drive. Really? Aren’t our paper, which is totally funded by tax- Four other members also are cel- call Nina at (908) 789-2247. Trip hearts a little bigger than that? We payer dollars under the cover of the ebrating June birthdays. reservations must be made 24 hours never know when we might need the non-profit Union County Alliance and Kitty Madara provided this in advance. squad, and they are always there to costs approximately $50,000, fea- month’s health and safety tip: When The Senior Citizens Picnic will support us. Can’t we support them a tured Lesniak on page one – along going outside during summer, bring take place on Thursday, June 23, at little more? with his running mates. a water bottle, sunglasses and a hat the Little League field and is open Bill Nierstedt Tina Renna to protect one’s eyes and overall to all Garwood seniors. Interested Garwood Cranford wellbeing. persons are asked to respond by calling Paulette at (908) 789-0738 Milk Money Receives by Friday, June 17. Those needing the borough’s senior bus for travel Education News CF Green Award to the picnic are asked to call Ann CRANFORD — Margaret Sacco, Romano at (908) 789-0455. The Area Residents proprietor of Milk Money, located at club currently is on its summer O’Neill Named to 6 Eastman Street in Cranford, was schedule and will only meet on July Graduate from awarded a Level I Green Business 21 and August 4. Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader and The Times Dean’s List at Saint Certificate for responsible environ- The club has planned a trip to At- LEADING LADIES...Cranford High School’s Maeve Brady as “Aunt Eller” mental practices by Cranford Mayor lantic City’s Showboat Casino on from Oklahoma!, right, performs along side Catalina Gaglioti, center, as “Mrs. Michael’s College Marist College Daniel Aschenbach, Cranford Cham- Wednesday, July 20, which is open to Lovett” from WHS’ Sweeney Todd, and Hopewell Valley Central High School’s BURLINGTON, Vt. - Mariclaire POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — The fol- ber of Commerce President Eugene all local and out-of-town seniors. The Ellie Fishman as “Cosette” from Les Miserables, at the Rising Star Awards hosted O’Neill, daughter of Claire and by the Paper Mill Playhouse on Tuesday. lowing residents graduated from Marist Matics, and Councilman Edward bus will leave the Garwood Firehouse Edward O’Neill of Cranford was College the weekend of May 21. O’Malley at the May 24 Township at 9 a.m. and return at approximately named to the Dean’s List for the Ashley Blanding of Cranford, re- Committee Meeting. 7 p.m. For more information, includ- Cranford HS Wins at Rising spring 2011 semester at Saint ceived a Bachelor of Science degree As a consignment shop for ing the cost, call Walter Maszczak at Michael’s College. She is a sopho- in Medical Technology; Daniel Kopf children’s clothing from newborn to (908) 789-1067. more English major. of Cranford, received a Bachelor of size 12, toys and accessories, Milk The club is looking for kitchen Star Awards for Oklahoma! Mariclaire is a graduate of Arts degree in Communications; Money qualified as a Green Business help, for approximately two hours Cranford High School. Carla Rutmayer of Cranford, re- by turning off lights and equipment, By BETSEY BURGDORF Skowron as “Beggar,” and Outstand- Students who complete a mini- per meeting, to set up place set- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ceived a Bachelor of Science degree using a programmable thermostat, tings, make coffee, serve sand- ing Chorus. Christopher Morrissey, mum of 12 credits and achieve a in Business Administration; Kelly recycled paper and bags, and bring- wiches and clean up. A stipend is MILLBURN — Cranford High who played “Anthony Hope” in grade point average of at least 3.4 Sawicki of Cranford, received a ing home recyclables for proper dis- offered. If interested, call Patsy School took home two awards for its Sweeney Todd,was awarded the In- at the end of a semester are recog- Bachelor of Arts degree in Commu- posal. DiFabio at (908) 789-0835. production of Oklahoma! at the 16th vestor Savings Bank Foundation Ris- nized for their scholarship by in- nications; Joseph Touloumis of The Cranford Green Team is led The Garwood Senior Citizens Club Annual Rising Star Awards held Tues- ing Star Award Scholarship and Jill clusion on the Dean’s List. Cranford, received a Bachelor of by Mary Reilly, chairwoman; Coun- meets on the first and third Thursdays day night. The event was hosted by Salisbury was awarded the Science degree in Business Admin- cilman O’Malley, and Debra Walker, of every month at noon at the Garwood the Paper Mill Playhouse and pre- Scaramouche Technical Theater Local Students Earn istration; Tracy Dalton of Westfield, chairwoman of the Green Business Fire House. The next meeting will be sented by the Investor Savings Bank Scholarship for her behind the scene received a Bachelor of Professional Team and publicity chairman. Any held on Thursday, June 16. Anyone Foundation. input into the award-winning pro- Advanced Degree from Studies degree in Fashion Merchan- business that would like to be pro- interested in joining may call Patsy at Emily Grable earned the Outstand- duction. dising; Kelly Furlong of Westfield, moted as a Green Business should (908) 789-0835 or ask for Dolores if ing Performance by an Ensemble The night included production spe- Drew University received a Bachelor of Arts degree call (908) 272-5522 attending a meeting. Member for her portrayal of “Dream cific performances by all high schools MADISON- Drew University in Communications; Gillian Kape Laurey.” Michelle Massa was the nominated for Outstanding Overall awarded an advanced degree to the of Westfield, received a Bachelor of winner in Outstanding Achievement Production, as well as performances following students at its 143rd com- Science degree in Business Admin- ** Notice to Cranford, Garwood Residents ** in Choreography for her contribution by individuals nominated for Out- mencement on Saturday, May 14. istration; Keith Moran of Westfield, Cranford or Garwood organizations desiring to have to the choreography. A Student standing Performances by an Actress Cynthia Stouffer of Garwood re- received a Bachelor of Arts degree Achievement Award also went to and Actor in a Leading Role, which ceived a Master of Divinity degree; in Communications; Daniel Nuber its news published in The Westfield Leader, please put Cranford’s Esmeralda Fyhr for Cos- included Catalina Gaglioti as “Mrs. Jeffrey Michael Hogan of Westfield of Westfield, received a Bachelor of in story form and e-mail to [email protected] tume Design. Lovett” in WHS’ production of received a Master of Arts Teaching Science degree in Biology; Darrell Inside a packed theater, the cast of Sweeney Todd and Peter Surace as degree; Sherri Lynn Shumate of Smith of Westfield, received a Bach- the Westfield High School (WHS) “Sweeney Todd”, and Cara Costa as Westfield received a Master of Di- elor of Arts degree in Communica- production of Sweeney Todd - Demon “Laurey” and Matthew Stoke as vinity degree; Nikki M. 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Kevin Major of Metuchen, George NRTs, including quit smoking are ready to quit smoking. Highly The Class of 2011 earned Mason University, Michael Marotti patches or nicotine replacement trained Quit Coaches® are avail- $16,173,293 in college scholarships. Dedication Award: Brian Hartnett of gum, are available to any New Jer- able seven days a week, from 8 a.m. Within the class there were seven AP Clark, University of Notre Dame and sey smoker, age 18 and over, while to 3 a.m. The Quit Coach works Scholars, six New Jersey Rising Joseph Seebode of Clark, College of supplies last. with each client to develop an indi- Scholars, four National Commended the Holy Cross; Principal’s Award: To take advantage of this special vidualized treatment plan includ- Students and one National Hispanic Colleen Cassidy of Scotch Plains, offer, smokers must enroll with the ing the use of NRT, customized Merit Recognition Program Scholar. Providence College; Kevin A. New Jersey Quitline by calling support, and follow-up. According The Valedictorian is Sean Sarra of Apuzzio ’02 Memorial Award: Brian (866) NJSTOPS. Enrolled smokers to the Centers for Disease Control, Linden who will attend Princeton Butterly of Clark, Seton Hall Univer- will receive an eight-week supply using Quitline services are 60 per- University and the Salutatorian is sity; William J. Kelemen Scholar- of free NRT and up to five free cent more effective than trying to counseling sessions with a quit quit smoking without assistance. Sean Siburn of Westfield who will ship: Timothy Connell of Clark, WAKE-UP CALL...Park Middle School eighth graders enjoyed a full hot and attend Schreyer Honors College, Villanova University and Megan smoking coach. For more information on how the cold breakfast each morning during the Eighth Grade Breakfast, held annually The NJDHSS is working in part- NJ Quitline service works, visit Pennsylvania State University. Tosato of Mountainside, Loyola Uni- the week of NJ ASK testing. Pictured above, eighth graders pose with their A number of awards were presented versity. breakfast selections. nership with other agencies to reach njquitline.org. at the ceremony. The awards and it Mr. John Del Giorno, an Emmy populations throughout the state to Resident Honored at recipients are as follows: School Award winning airborne reporter for promote this exclusive, limited time Consultative Award: Vincent Metro Networks and WABC-TV and SP Eighth Graders Treated offer for free NRT. Informational Providence College LaRocca of Winfield Park, United member of the Union Catholic Class palm cards and posters are available. For more information, con- PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Kevin States Naval Academy; Spirit Award: of 1988 served as commencement Cassidy, a resident of Scotch Plains, Dylan George of Scotch Plains, Texas speaker. To Breakfast During NJASK tact Cathy Butler at [email protected] or call (856) 675- who was awarded a bachelor’s de- SCOTCH PLAINS - During the ensure there was a variety. gree during Providence College com- week of May 3-6, 230 Park Middle The Eighth Grade Breakfast gives mencement ceremonies held on May Mary O’Dowd Named New School eighth graders enjoyed a full the students an opportunity to have Local Students Earn 15, was recently honored for his aca- hot and cold breakfast each morning a healthy breakfast and socialize Advanced Degree from demic achievements. during the Eighth Grade Breakfast, with their classmates before taking Cassidy received the Sovereign State Health Commissioner held annually the week of NJ ASK the rigorous NJ ASK tests. Ms. Drew University Bank of New England Award in man- TRENTON — Governor Chris Master’s Degree in Public Health testing. Tracy Fletcher and Lisa Fletcher and Ms. Germano thank MADISON- Drew University agement. He will pursue an M.B.A at Christie administered the oath of from the Mailman School of Public Germano, this year’s Eight Grade the volunteers, donating families awarded an advanced degree to the Providence College. office to Mary O’Dowd as commis- Health at Columbia University. Breakfast Chairs, organized the large and businesses for their time and following students at its 143rd com- sioner of the Department of Health Ms. O’Dowd served as deputy event and worked with over a dozen generosity. mencement on Saturday, May 14. and Senior Services in a swearing- Commissioner of the department volunteers each morning to set up Cynthia Stouffer of Garwood re- in ceremony held at the for a year before being nominated and serve the many donated break- Area Residents ceived a Master of Divinity degree; Department’s Trenton offices. by Governor Christie on March 25 fast items. Jeffrey Michael Hogan of Westfield “With her strong background in to serve as the state’s health com- Swiss Pastry Shoppe in Scotch Graduate from received a Master of Arts Teaching public health, Mary will be a cham- missioner. As deputy commissioner, Plains and Fanwood Bagels gener- degree; Sherri Lynn Shumate of pion for improving and protecting she oversaw healthcare financing; ously donated breakfast items each Marist College Westfield received a Master of Di- the health of all New Jerseyans,” facilities evaluation and licensing, of the four mornings. Many Park vinity degree; Nikki M. Todaro of Governor Christie said. “I am con- aging and community services and Middle School eighth grade families POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — The Berkeley Heights received a Mas- fident Mary will use her health senior benefits. Ms. O’Dowd served also donated many breakfast items to following residents graduated from ter of Arts Teaching degree; policy and hospital finance exper- as chief of staff for the department Marist College the weekend of May Franklin Federico Fuentes Gonzalez tise to strengthen the state’s health from January 2008 to March 2010. Newcomb Elected to 21. of Berkeley Heights received a care delivery system and enhance Prior to joining the Department, Ashley Blanding of Cranford, re- Master of Arts Teaching degree. access to health services for our Ms. O’Dowd completed a fellow- Phi Beta Kappa ceived a Bachelor of Science degree residents.” ship in hospital finance at New York BRUNSWICK, Me. - Bowdoin in Medical Technology; Daniel Kopf Scotch Plains Youth Commissioner O’Dowd, 33, has University and then worked for College graduate Laura Newcomb of Cranford, received a Bachelor of wide-ranging experience in health three years in the emergency de- of Cranford has been officially Arts degree in Communications; Wins Scholarship care policy and hospital manage- partment at NYU. elected and initiated into Phi Beta Carla Rutmayer of Cranford, re- SCOTH PLAINS – Charles A. ment and finance. The commis- As deputy commissioner, she Kappa, the national honorary fra- ceived a Bachelor of Science degree Timko, the son of Charles J. Timko sioner has worked at the depart- helped to significantly increase ternity for the recognition and pro- in Business Administration; Kelly and a senior at Scotch Plains- ment for three and a half years un- funding for hospitals and reformed motion of scholarship. Sawicki of Cranford, received a Fanwood High School has been se- der two administrations as acting charity care to make it more trans- Laura, a member of the Bowdoin Bachelor of Arts degree in Commu- lected to receive a $4,000 college commissioner, deputy commis- parent and predictable. Despite an College Class of 2011, majored in nications; Joseph Touloumis of scholarship from the sioner and chief of staff. She is a unprecedented fiscal crisis in the biology and minored in economics. Cranford, received a Bachelor of ConocoPhillips Dependent Schol- graduate of Douglass College of current state fiscal year, Commis- Science degree in Business Admin- arship Program. Rutgers University and holds a sioner O’Dowd worked closely with istration; Tracy Dalton of Westfield, The ConocoPhillips Dependent Governor Christie to add $85 mil- U.Virginia Awards received a Bachelor of Professional Scholarship Program is designed to PEEP PEEP…Brunner School student lion in charity care to the Studies degree in Fashion Merchan- recognize exceptional graduating Erin Ryan becomes acquainted with department’s budget. She also Double-’Hoo Research dising; Kelly Furlong of Westfield, seniors for their achievements both chicks she watched hatch in her class- received a Bachelor of Arts degree room. A farmer taught the students worked with Governor Christie to inside and outside of the classroom. how to care for the eggs and then the ensure that funding was preserved Grant to Murtishaw in Communications; Gillian Kape chicks once they hatched. for the state’s popular discount pre- CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Arts of Westfield, received a Bachelor of scription drug programs for seniors. and Sciences student Taylor Science degree in Business Admin- Hewit Graduates Students Hatch Nearly 164,000 low-income seniors Murtishaw, 20, of Westfield, a sec- istration; Keith Moran of Westfield, Clemson with and disabled residents benefit from ond-year art history and anthropol- received a Bachelor of Arts degree Chicks in Class Pharmaceutical Assistance to the ogy major, has received a “Double in Communications; Daniel Nuber Honors of Westfield, received a Bachelor of SCOTCH PLAINS — Children in Aged and Disabled (PAAD) and ‘Hoo” research award, which funds CLEMSON, S.C. – Leanne Senior Gold. pairings of undergraduate and gradu- Science degree in Biology; Darrell several preschool classes at Brunner, Smith of Westfield, received a Bach- Hewit, graduated with honors Coles and Evergreen Schools recently As chief of staff, Ms. O’Dowd ate students who collaborate on re- from Clemson University on May coordinated the state’s response to search projects at the University of elor of Arts degree in Communica- experienced the birth of chicks in tions; Douglas Townsend of 13. She is the daughter of Carol their classrooms. A farmer from the emergence of a novel flu virus, Virginia. and Dave Hewit and a graduate which required collaboration with She will work with Anastasia Westfield, received a Bachelor of Quiver Farm in Pa. delivered the eggs Science degree in Criminal Justice. of Westfield High School, Class and incubators to the classrooms. federal, state, county and local offi- Ntakouri Hild, a faculty member in of 2007. cials, schools, health care provid- the McIntire Department of Art. Each The farmer told the children how Leanne was named to The the chicks grow inside the egg and ers and other partners. Working project is awarded up to $5,000 to- President’s List for the spring closely with the department’s phy- ward research expenses, plus $500 See it all on the Web! they were introduced to a hen and a 2011 semester, which requires a rooster from the farm. Teachers and sician leaders and local public for a faculty mentor who oversees www.goleader.com perfect 4.0 out of a 4.0 GPA. health officials, the state was able each project. children were instructed on how to Photo courtesy of Jim Lowney/County of Union to control the spread of H1N1 and tend to the eggs and take care of the CANINE CHAMPION…Union achieve a successful vaccination chicks after they hatched. County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich, pic- This unique learning experience tured left, presents a graduation cer- program. tificate to Hillside Police Officer Ms. O’Dowd recently moved to generated a great deal of excitement Michael A. Flowers, Sr. and K9 Cham- Princeton with her husband, Kevin. in the classrooms. pion during the graduation ceremony They are expecting their first child PUBLIC NOTICE for Class 10/01-11/01 from the Union at the end of the month. County Sheriff’s Office K9 Training SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION Academy. Six new police K9 teams UNION COUNTY from Hillside, Trenton and Marlboro More education news DOCKET NO. F-17835-10 Township graduated during ceremony FILE NO. 11932-10 at the Union County Performing Arts onpage page 9. 9. NOTICE TO REDEEM Center in Rahway. ATF, LLC PLAINTIFF VS. GOLDEN PROPERTIES, LLC; PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF BOROUGH OF FANWOOD OF ABFS MORTGAGE LOAN NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, TRUST 20031, JPMORGAN ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS CHASE BANK, INSTITU- TIONAL TRUST SERVICES, Public notice is hereby given that I, Colleen M. Huehn, Collector of Taxes of the C/O EMC MORTGAGE COR- Borough of Fanwood, County of Union will sell at public auction on TUESDAY, JUNE PORATION; THE MOBILE 28th , 2011, in the Mayor and Council chambers at the Borough Municipal Building, 75 GROUP, INC.; DAVID A North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock in the morning or at such EISENBERG, ESQ.; SANDRA later time and place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and P BRIGHT, ESTATE OF, BY parcels of land assessed to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each TRUSTEE; STATE OF NEW respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable AMAZING FUN…Fourth Graders from Evergreen School in Scotch Plains competed in their version of the “Amazing JERSEY; DEFENDANT(S) against said lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. as computed Race” for one of their monthly evening activities. They “traveled” to six countries, had a roadblock and a detour, and one to the 28th day of June 2011. team won the $1,000,000 homework pass. The kids had the opportunity to have supervised fun together before they graduate TO: SANDRA P BRIGHT, ESTATE OF, Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of to the middle school. BY TRUSTEE municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest Zoidis Graduates made on June 2, 2011, the Superior Court rate of interest bid, not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Fixed July 18, 2011 between the hours of the conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order or other nine o’clock in the forenoon and four o’clock method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION From Haverford in the afternoon, prevailing time, at the Properties for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES HAVERFORD, Pa. – Haverford office of the Tax Collector of LINDEN, Borough of Fanwood at an interest rate of 18%. 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 College is pleased to announce located at , as the time and place when At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 and where you may pay to the plaintiff the with interest and costs. Payments must be in the form of cash, certified check or money Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 the graduation, with honors, of amount so found due for principal and order. A.M. on 6/14/11 downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified Elizabeth Zoidis, daughter of Paul interest on its certificate of tax sale as Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A and Aleta Zoidis of Westfield, and follows: (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, a graduate of The Pingry School. LOT 15 ADTL LOTS 239, 359, 360 seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.). In addition, the New Jersey 08625; for: BLOCK 61 on the tax duplicate of LIN- municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser FHWA Long-Life Pavement Markings Contract, North – 2011; ROUTES US 1, NJ 10, One of 299 members of DEN. Total amount required to redeem tax who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. NJ 15, US 22, NJ 23, NJ 46, I-78, NJ 122, NJ 181, NJ 182, NJ 183, NJ 185, NJ 202, NJ Haverford’s Class of 2011, Aleta sale certificate no. 060031 is $43,612.01, In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the 208, I-278, I-280, NJ 284, I-287, NJ 440, NJ 495; Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, received a bachelor’s degree in together with interest from January 31, Tax Collector should be notified immediately. Middlesex (Including and North of I-287), Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Economics, with a Concentration 2011 and costs of $1,415.95. The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: Union and Warren Counties; Federal Project No: STP-C00S(159); DP No: 10480 And that unless, at the same time and Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 N.J.A.C in Mathematical Economics, and place, you or one of you redeem by paying BLK LOT OWNER LOCATION TOTAL DUE 17:27. a Minor in Spanish during com- the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, 26 51 Kiss, Joseph & Evelyn 24 Mary Lane $ 7,549.50 For Federal projects, Bidders must register with both the New Jersey Department of then you, and each of you shall be de- 22 6 Johnson, Kevin & Aretha 70 Portland Avenue $ 6,483.29 mencement ceremonies in Treasury, Division of Revenue pursuant to N.J.S.A 52:32-44 AND the “Public Works barred and foreclosed of and from all right 22 11 Brenner, Mitchell & Dana 65 Montrose Avenue $ 6,566.79 Haverford on Sunday, May 15. Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L.2003, c. 91) prior to and equity of redemption of, in and to the 26 51 Kiss, Joseph & Evelyn 24 Mary Lane $ 6,797.93 contract execution. Appropriate proof of these registrations should be provided to lands and premises above set out and 28 5 Herrmann J & A, Ribner Living 168 Midway Avenue $ 9,910.88 NJDOT as soon as possible. described in the complaint and every part 49 12 Lambertsen, Robert 3 North Avenue $ 8,239.67 The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested 55 2 Duda, Kenneth & Lillian 15 South Avenue $ 1,872.37 Local Residents Earn U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the with an absolute and indefeasible estate 55 19 Chabad of Union County 193 South Avenue $ 122.27 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to of inheritance in fee simple in said lands 56 5 Porchetta, Nicola & Christina 40 South Avenue $ 425.42 College Degrees submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on and premises. 64 1.02 222 South Ave., LLC 220 South Avenue $75,391.29 the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. NEW LONDON, Conn. – The fol- Anything to the contrary notwithstand- 64 17 Station Square at Fanwood LLC 225 LaGrande Avenue $ 4,885.72 Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at lowing local residents were awarded ing, redemption shall be permitted up until 64 18 Station Square at Fanwood LLC 217 LaGrande Avenue $ 2,069.73 Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To the entry of final judgment including the 64 19 Station Square at Fanwood LLC 213 LaGrande Avenue $ 4,461.08 Bachelor of Arts degrees from Con- subscribe follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents whole of the last date upon which judg- 64 20 Station Square at Fanwood LLC 47 Second Street $ 2,002.71 necticut College at the 93rd com- and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are ment is entered. 71 12 Sumner, Alfred & Amy 36 Glenwood Road $ 8,621.28 directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be mencement ceremony on May 22. Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. 75 1 Woodside Chapel 15 Morse Ave $ 122.21 inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Jessica Bender of Westfield ma- Attorney for Plaintiff 77 28.02 Anaczkowski, E & I & Gonnella 89 Shady Lane $ 5,901.74 Offices at the following locations: PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. 92 18 Shaalan, Sherien,Tamer,Sharif 97 Beech Avenue $ 367.61 jored in architectural studies; 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70W Jonathan Gray of Westfield majored 290 Route 46 West Colleen M. Huehn Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ Denville, New Jersey 07834 Collector of Taxes 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 in history; Emily Perry of Westfield (973) 586-2300 4 T - 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23/11, The Times Fee: $363.12 3 T - 5/26/11, 6/2/11 and 6/9/11, The Leader Fee: $186.66 majored in psychology. 1 T - 6/9/11, The Leader Fee: $53.55 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 9, 2011 Page 19 TREE SERVICE GARAGE SALE A&D TREE Service. TREE Toys, household goods, refrigera- REMOVAL, STUMP GRINDING, CLASSIFIEDS tor and new Anderson windows! TREE PRUNING, OVER30 Sunday, June 12 8am-11am YEARS EXP, FREE EST, FULLY HOME IMPROVEMENT & BAY HEAD RENTAL 130 West Dudley Ave, Westfield INS. CALL (908) 464-2213 BUILDING CONTRACTORS BH Home for Rent, Awesome Loc, GARAGE SALE CHILDCARE NEEDED Est. in Westfield since 1968. East Ave bet Bridge and Howe, Toys, Games, Furniture, Ocean Views, Steps to Bridge Household items, Clothing, Nannies - Housekeepers Available for Improvement, Beach and Town, 6BR,3.5 BTH, BabyNurses Needed Repair & New Construction. Sporting Goods Sleeps 16, Fr Porch, Bk Deck w/ Saturday June 11, 9AM-2PM Live-in / -out, Full/Part-time Awn, Priv/Enclosed property, EIK, Solid References Required. Please call Phil at 724 Forest Ave, Westfield (908) 654-6336 Full DR, Lg LR, Fin Base w Laund, CALL (732) 972-4090 Outside Shower. Avail 5/13-5/31; ESTATE / MOVING SALE www.absolutebestcare.com 6/1-6/30; 7/1-7/29; 8/15-9/5; 9/5- Teak outoor table/chairs, FERNANDO’S CLEANING FOR SALE 9/30; 10/1-10/31. May consider sectional, SS Kitchenaid fridge, 1. childs 20 inch specialized weekly/bi weekly. Email interest sports equip, desk, dresser, sm Available to clean houses, to [email protected] offices and apartments. bike 7 speed in excellent con- furn, silk drapes, Legos, lg mirror, dition $75.00 2. Thomas the Tank SUMMER RENTAL - LBI video games/movies. 715 Rahway 5 yrs cleaning experience, Engine table, track, trains $75.00 Ave, Westfield, Sat 6/11, 9-1PM FOOD FIGHT…Westfield middle school students were challenged to a “Fit Food own trans. & equipment. 2BR/2BA Oceanfront Condo in 3. trailer bike $50.00. WESTFIELD HOUSE 339K Fight,” a contest where students were asked to create a healthy and delicious References available. Call (908) 233-6351 Beach Haven LBI for weekly lunch entrée for elementary students. Judges, seated, left to right, are: Jake (908) 361-0453 rental. Walk to Shopping, Smart priced Westfield starter Warrow, Jenna Miller, Jack Ferriss, Joshua Mendelson, and Henry Shapiro. Restaurants, Fantasy Island Entrants, standing left to right, are: Stephanie Jung; third place winner Steven FT NANNY FROM JULY home with potential to add 2nd Call (908) 232-3269 floor expansion. 3BR 1BA Bonsall; first place winner Michael Rossi; second place winner Sarah Slavin; NEIDE HOUSE CLEANING 3 kids ages 0-4 in Westfield. Must Michael Bruno, Chris Sawyere, Greta Crandall, Sarah Boyle, and Mark Kostyack VACATION RENTAL w/dinette, full basement, carport. (not pictured). If you need someone to clean have 3 yrs exp, drive lic, English, Each level is aprox 1000 sqft. your house, leave it to us. You CPR, grt refs. M-F. $480-770/wk Brant Beach, LBI Property is 70X98 ft. Short walk to have better things to do. We’re a based on experience & hrs. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1 block to ocean, Jefferson School. Open House Westfield Students Have reliable couple with excellent Send resume to Lara very clean, DW, AC, W/D. $875/wk planned for June weekends. Email references. (862) 307-3481 [email protected] Call evenings (908) 233-6676 [email protected] First Annual ‘Food Fight’ DRIVERS, CDL-A Call (908) 403-0854 339K WESTFIELD - Michael Rossi, a Chartwell’s awarded Michael Rossi Home EVERY Weekend, $1,000 PART TIME SECRETARY seventh grader at Edison Intermedi- a $75 Visa gift card for his Lime Taco Sign-On Bonus, Top Pay & WESTFIELD OFFICE. 15-20 ate School (EIS) won the first annual Chicken Salad; second place winner More!Burlington, NJ based Hours per week. Must be respon- Fit Food Fight on June 2. Sarah Slavin, a sixth grader at EIS, a regional runs! FFE / Frozen Food sible. Legal knowledge/skills a The contest, sponsored by $25 Visa gift card for her Sucruca Express Heath: 1-800-397-2917 plus. Fax resume (908) 232-4351 Westfield Schools’ School Nutritional (chicken salad wrap); and third place Awareness Council (SNAC) and winner Steven Bonsall, an eighth SALES-OFFICE SUPPLIES FINANCIAL SECURITY-LEARN HOW Chartwells School Dining Services, grader at Roosevelt Intermediate Experienced Sales Inside / International marketing nutritional challenged middle school students to School (RIS) a week’s worth of free Outside Person. Approx. 24hrs and image company seeks create a healthy and delicious lunch student lunches for his Sweet and per week. Must have car. motivated partners in a business entrée for elementary students. El- Sour Chicken and Rice. Call Supplies-Supplies, you own; working it part-time. No ementary school judges Jake Warnow Michael’s winning recipe will be Kenilworth (908) 272-5100 investment required. Exclusive from Wilson, Jenna Miller from featured at lunch on June 17 in both training provided. Contact: Tamaques, Jack Ferriss from middle schools and will appear on ERRANDS & MORE http:/flecomte.nsedreams.com Franklin, Joshua Mendelson from the elementary school lunch menu in Helping Time for Seniors & CLEANING SERVICE Washington and Henry Shapiro from September. Other entrants included Disabled, Light Housekeeping, McKinley evaluated the entrees based Sarah Boyle and Greta Crandall of Shopping, Doctors Appointments. If you need someone reliable to on taste, originality, and appearance. RIS and EIS students Michael Bruno, clean your House, Apt or Condo, OUTSTANDING…Westfield High School’s publication, Hi’s Eye, earned Reliable, Excellent references. Stephanie Jung, Mark Kostyack, and (732) 726-0241 You just found one! I have Chris Sawyere. First Place with Special Merit from the American Scholastic Press Associa- tion. Hi’s Eye was also named Outstanding High School Newspaper – one of great references. Free estimates. Cordeiro only nine in the country. Pictured, left to right, Isabelle Weisman, Rachel PHOTOGRAPHY Call and leave a message You’re a Rickles, and Emily Chan, editors for 2010-2011. They are among the 22 Event and family photographer to (973) 998-7044 Jana Graduates Duke Print Journalism students who comprise the newspaper’s staff. Their fac- keep your Soiree alive forever. ulty advisors are Rosemary DiBattista and David Della Fera. Professional references. Call neighbor, With Honors Dave Samsky at (908) 693-0158 Email: [email protected] not a DURHAM, N.C. - Catherine V. WHS Hi’s Eye Named Cordeiro, daughter of Peter and Carolyn FREELANCERS WANTED Cordeiro and granddaughter of Elaine number. and the late Donald Cummings of Outstanding HS Newspaper Strong, detailed oriented writers University of Scranton Westfield, graduated from Duke Uni- WESTFIELD - Westfield High graphics designers and advisor,” wrote with professional demeanor versity on May 15. She graduated with School’s student-run weekly news- the American Scholastic Press Asso- needed to cover local government Awards Master’s Degrees cum laude Latin honors and distinction paper, Hi’s Eye, recently earned First ciation in their positive critique. meetings. Must be able to meet SCRANTON, Pa. - The Univer- with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art Place with Special Merit by the Isabelle Weisman, Rachel Rickles, deadlines, know how to write a sity of Scranton conferred 46 doc- History and a minor in Visual Arts. She American Scholastic Press Associa- and Emily Chan are among the 22 lead, and take an active interest toral degrees in physical therapy and was an officer of the Alpha Delta Pi tion. Hi’s Eye was also named Out- Print Journalism students who com- in their beats in order to develop 700 master’s degrees, both of which Sorority at Duke. standing High School Newspaper by prise the newspaper’s staff. Their news stories. Please email are records for the Jesuit university, Catherine was a member of the the association, one of only nine in faculty advisors are Rosemary resume and clips to: at its post-baccalaureate commence- Westfield High School Class of 2007. the country. DiBattista and David Della Fera. [email protected] ment ceremony held in the Byron Call my She will begin her Masters degree in “You have an excellent school news- Recreation Complex on campus on ofﬁce for a Renaissance Art History at the Univer- paper, which shows the creativity and May 28. quote 24/7. sity of Texas at Austin this fall, where journalistic knowledge of your edi- The following list of local stu- she was named a Graduate Fellow. tors, reporters, writers, photographers, The Rotary Club of Westfield dents earned graduate degrees at Christine Cosenza, Agent 2 Elm Street Scranton. Westfield, NJ 07090 The Law Offices Of Helping Our Community For 86 Years Jeffrey G. 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PUBLICATION Roberta Parker, 95, Active Volunteer; Emily Robison, 86, Had Been Librarian Known For Smile and Love of Animals – Obituaries – At Esso Research and Jefferson School Roberta (Bobbie) Mather Parker, Bobbie was perhaps best loved for John ‘Dick’ Smythe, Sr., 83, Known Emily Soos Robison passed away cal Society and the Intentional Read- 95, died on Friday, June 3, 2011, at her beautiful smile, which lit up ev- on Friday, June 3, 2011, at the age of ers Book Club. During her retirement, Hill House in Bath, Me., where she eryone around her. She also was an For Independent, Self-Confident Spirit 86. she enjoyed reading to stu- had been a resident since December excellent bridge player and a talented Born in Elizabeth, dents at Coles Elementary 2009. craftswoman who excelled in the arts John Richard “Dick” Smythe, Sr., to take on any challenge, from build- N.J. on April 4, 1925, 83, of Wellford, S.C., husband of School in Scotch Plains. Born on April 13, 1916, of needlepoint, embroi- ing soapbox derby cars, to Boy Scout she attended Linden Emily married Samuel Bobbie was the daughter dery, sewing, knitting Joyce Braislin Smythe, died peace- troop leader, to Power Squadron High School, graduated fully on Saturday, May 28, Robison of New Castle, Pa., of the late Ernest and Elma and a variety of other weather teacher, to de- from Bucknell Univer- who predeceased her, and is Blades Mather of crafts. Bobbie made any- 2011. signing intricate land- sity with a degree in bi- Born October 24, 1927 survived by a daughter, Betsy Germantown, Philadel- thing that she put her scapes, to proprietor of ology, and later earned Rose of Palo Alto, Calif.; two phia, Pa. Bobbie was a hand to into something in Oak Park, Ill., Dick The Whippletree An- a Masters in Library grew up in Chatham, N.J., sons, Hugh of Greenville, graduate of Germantown beautiful. She and Jack tiques Shop in Westfield, Science from Fairleigh Del. and John of Westfield, High School and the Peirce collected antiques for graduated from Rutgers N.J., to general contrac- Dickinson University. University with a degree N.J.; seven grandchildren and Business College of Phila- many years and enjoyed tor, designing and build- She began her profes- two great-grandchildren. delphia. She worked as a sailing on their boat, in ornamental horticul- ing his own house. sional career as a tech- ture, entered the U.S. Emily Robison Visitation will be on Sat- secretary in Philadelphia. Camelot. Bobbie loved Dick and Joyce spent nical librarian at the Esso urday, June 11, at 10 a.m. at Bobbie was married to animals, particularly Army of Occupation in most of their married Research Center in Linden, where she Japan after World War II, the Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Jack Parker for 65 years cats. She also understood life in Westfield, with met her future husband. After her Broad Street in Westfield. A memo- married Joyce in 1951, summers enjoyed at until his death in 2007. The Roberta Parker the relationship between marriage, she worked as a librarian at rial service will follow at 11 a.m. Parkers lived in Westfield, raspberries and choco- and then raised six sur- Culver Lake in Jefferson Elementary School in viving children, John of Casual attire is requested. In lieu of N.J., where they raised their family. late and made the best chocolate cake John Smythe, Sr. Branchville, N.J. Westfield, sharing with students her flowers, donations may be made to Bobbie held positions in retail sales, in the world. Greenville, S.C., Jim of The Funeral Mass will love of books for over 25 years. Rahway, N.J., Dave of Simpsonville, FirstBook.org. was a bookkeeper at the law firm of Bobbie’s daughters wish to extend be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Satur- Emily was a member of the College June 9, 2011 Johnstone and O’Dwyer, a town clerk, a special thank you to the staff at Hill S.C., Walter of Spartanburg, S.C., day, June 25, 2011, at The Catholic Women’s Club, the Westfield Histori- and also served as a volunteer with House in Bath, Me. and Home Staff on Kay James of Greer, S.C. and Sue Church of Jesus, Our Risen Savior, several organizations. Bobbie and Jack Cape Cod for the loving, devoted care Marrapodi of Taylors, S.C. Also sur- 2575 Reidville Road, Spartanburg, Donald Finter, 83, U.S. Navy Veteran; retired to Cape Cod, where they lived they offered Bobbie during the last viving are 17 grandchildren and two S.C. 29301, where memorials can be in Cummaquid, Yarmouth Port and years of her life. The attention and sisters, Judy Black of Cape Coral, made in lieu of flowers. Worked 40 Years In Communications West Yarmouth. Bobbie was a volun- Fla. and Alice McCabe of Online condolences may be made love she received every day from the Donald Finter, 83, of Westfield member of the Aircraft Owners and teer at the Sandwich Glass Museum gentle, compassionate, dedicated Lawrenceville, Ga. at www.thewoodmortuary.com. Dick was known for his indepen- June 9, 2011 died peacefully at home on Thurs- Pilots Association. on the Cape and was a member of people at both of these agencies made He was an Eagle Scout in the Boy PEO. dent, self-confident spirit, not afraid day, June 2. all the difference in Bobbie’s life. She Born in Westfield, he lived in Alex- Scouts of America, a Red Cross In addition to her husband, Bobbie sends each of them her beguiling smile. Aquatic Instructor and a Life Member was preceded in death by a sister, Frances E. Jewett, 92, Local Artist; andria, Va. and Cheshire, Conn. be- Donations in Roberta Parker’s fore returning to Westfield in 1961. of the Telephone Pioneers of America. Hilda Garrenton, and two brothers, name can be made to: A Paw in the Mr. Finter also was a Master Ma- Thomas and Ernest Mather, Jr. Active With Church and Scouting A decorated Navy veteran, he Door Cat Rescue, 16 Winter Street, served on the USS Vella Gulf and USS son affiliated with the Atlas She is survived by two daughters, Bath, Me. 04530; (207) 386-1046; Frances E. Jewett passed away at were married for 58 years. Mindoro Pythagoras Lodge of Westfield. Constance Lundquist and her hus- aircraft carriers in the South www.pawinthedoor.org. Arrange- home on Wednesday, June 1, at the age Mrs. Jewett is survived by her daugh- Pacific during World War II. Mr. Finter was a Little League band, Jay, of Brunswick, Me. and ments are under the direction and of 92 after a long illness. She had been ters, Barbara S. O’Desky of Somerset Baseball Coach and refereed semi- Patricia Parker and her husband, He graduated with a bachelor’s care of the Brackett Funeral Home of a resident of Westfield for 63 years. and Linda C. Thorn of Cranford, as degree in economics from Indiana’s pro and high school football games. Michael Derman, of Lewisburg, Pa., Brunswick, Me. Mrs. Jewett was born in Passaic, well as her son-in-law, Gary Thorn, June 9, 2011 Franklin College and an MBA from He also played varsity football and and by two grandsons, Daniel and N.J. and lived in Ho-Ho-Kus as a and her grandchildren, John H. basketball while in college. Matthew Derman. American University in Washing- small child. She was the daughter of Ruggiano of Sayreville, Elizabeth L. ton, D.C. Surviving are his wife, Lucille; two Esther and John F. Wehrell. She DeChellis and her husband, Daniel, of Mr. Finter worked for Sperry Rand, sons, Scott and Steven, and his sister, Mary Rossi, 90, Was Active With VFW, graduated from Passaic High School Bridgewater, Amy L. Thorn of Belmar, Western Union and RCA during his Genevieve Lentzsch. and then studied art at Pratt in New Jeffrey H. Thorn and his wife, Kathryn, 40 years in the communications in- A memorial service will begin at 1 Golden Agers, Seniors, Rosary Society York. Before her marriage, she of Elkridge, Md. and David L. Thorn dustry. He retired from Bellcore as p.m. on Saturday, June 11, in the briefly worked at Callaway Mills in Mary Rossi, 90, of Scotch Plains children, Frank S. (Anne), Patricia of Denver, Colo. She also is survived Director of Licensing in 1992. While chapel of The Presbyterian Church in New York. by her great-grandchildren, Daniel at RCA and Western Union, he was Westfield, located at 140 Mountain died on Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at Smith (Richard) and Linda Turash She continued her art studies through Overlook Hospital in Summit. (Dan McHugh); her cherished five DeChellis, Jr., John Paul DeChellis involved with satellite communica- Avenue in Westfield. most of the rest of her life and had and Abbey Thorn. tions services. Arrangements are by Gray Funeral Mary was born in Motta Camastra, grandchildren; her caring sisters-in- many exhibits locally. She was very Sicily, coming to the United States in law, Eleanor Esposito and Rosalie Mrs. Jewett was interred at Fairview Mr. Finter was a former adjutant of Directors of Westfield. active in The Presbyterian Church in Cemetery in Westfield after a brief the Disabled American Veterans, In lieu of flowers, contributions 1928 and settling in Scotch Plains. Mineo; her many loving nieces and Westfield where, among other things, She worked for Shasta Manufactur- nephews, and her devoted caregiver, service for the family. president of the Westfield Tennis may be made to Mr. Finter’s favorite she taught Sunday school. She also Arrangements were by the Gray Club, director of the Westfield Old charity, the Westfield Volunteer Res- ing Co. in Berkeley Heights, Stanley Sniegvole (Gina) Budraitiene. was a Brownie Scout leader. Home Products in Scotch Plains and The funeral was held on Saturday, Memorial Funeral Home of Cranford. Guard, president of the Park Fairfax cue Squad. Her husband, Howard I. Jewett, June 9, 2011 Tennis Club, a licensed pilot and a June 9, 2011 during the war at Hyatt Roller Bear- June 4, from the Rossi Funeral Home, predeceased her. Mr. and Mrs. Jewett ing in Clark. 1937 Westfield Avenue in Scotch She was a member of the Veterans Plains. A Mass followed at St. of Foreign Wars of Scotch Plains Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Thomas A. Oravez, 62, Family Man; Fiction Book Club to Discuss Women’s Auxiliary, Golden Agers, Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. Scotch Plains Senior Citizens and St. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery CPA and Retired Bank Executive Bartholomew’s Rosary Society. in Westfield. Thomas A. Oravez, 62, of In lieu of flowers, donations in his ‘Eyes Were Watching God’ Mary was predeceased by her hus- To send letters of condolence, visit Westfield, N.J. passed away peace- memory may be made to Memorial band, Retired Scotch Plains Chief of therossifuneralhome.com. fully on Saturday, May 28, 2011, at Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center or WESTFIELD – The Fiction Book website, wmlnj.org, and sign up for Police Michael Rossi, who died in Contributions may be made to St. The Hospital of the University of The Abramson Cancer Center of the Club of the Westfield Memorial Li- the monthly e-newsletter, “Library 2004; her son, Michael S., who died Bartholomew Chapel and Prayer Pennsylvania, surrounded by his lov- University of Pennsylvania. brary will discuss the 1937 book Loop,” or stop by the library at 550 in 1988, and her brother, Retired Garden, 2032 Westfield Avenue, ing family. June 9, 2011 “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” East Broad Street for a copy of its Scotch Plains Police Captain Biagio Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076. Born in Darby, Pa., Tom was raised by Zora Neale Hurston, on Wednes- award-winning quarterly newsletter, Mineo, who died in 1997. June 9, 2011 in Glenolden, Pa. With his loving day, June 15, at 7 p.m. “Take Note.” Surviving Mary are her beloved wife, Betty, Tom was a resident of Civita Iacono, 79 Told in the voice of a woman who Westfield for the past 35 years. Civita (née Cristo) Iacono, 79, refuses to live in sorrow, bitterness, Discussion to Address A graduate of LaSalle University, passed away on Saturday, June 4, fear or foolish romantic dreams, it is the story of fair-skinned, fiercely Breast Cancer Survival Tom served in the Air Force Re- 2011, at home after a short illness. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Michael Locascio Is Named serves and was a member of the Born in the Bronx, N.Y. on July 1, independent Janie Crawford, and her evolving selfhood through three mar- Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA will American Legion. He was a CPA 1931, she grew up in Newark, N.J. offer a group discussion, entitled and retired as an assistant vice-presi- She moved to Westfield in 1960 and riages and a life marked by poverty, To Fairview Trustee Board trials and purpose. “Straight Talk about Survivorship,” dent from the Federal Reserve Bank lived there for many years, eventu- on Wednesday, June 14, at 8 p.m. at WESTFIELD – William J. Shep- Kenilworth, where he currently serves of New York last year. ally retiring to Bayville. “It is a stunning book, considered as a director and chairman of the to be among the most groundbreaking the Main Y facility, located at 1340 herd, president of Fairview Cem- His interests included music, clas- Civita is survived by her beloved Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. etery, has announced that Michael P. Audit Committee. He previously novels in African-American litera- sic cars and family vacations. A natu- husband of 58 years, Giuseppe. She This program will address mind, Locascio has accepted a position on served on the Westfield Insurance ral storyteller, Tom enjoyed meeting also was loved by her children, Maria ture,” Jen Schulze, head of adult ser- Committee, having been appointed vices at the library, said in explaining body and attitude regarding surviving the cemetery’s board of trustees. new people and had a great sense of Iacono Schettino (Joseph), Diana breast cancer. Lockey Maisonneuve, Located in Westfield, Fairview is by the late Mayor Bud Booth and how she chose the title. “The author, humor. He will be remembered as an Iacono Czopek (Alex), Lynda Iacono a breast cancer survivor and personal non-profit and was founded over 130 Rich Bagger, former mayor and cur- exceptional husband, brother, father, DiDolce and Joseph A. Iacono although at one point a contemporary rent chief of staff to Governor Chris of Langston Hughes and Richard trainer, will bring together various years ago for the exclusive benefit grandfather and friend. (Zsuzanna), and cherished by her experts for this seminar. Those inter- of its property owners. Christie. Mr. Locascio also serves as Wright, died in obscurity, until she In addition to his wife, Betty, he is precious eight grandchildren, Lisa ested can register at the Front Desk. After graduating from St. Peter’s president of the Columbian Club of survived by four children, Tom (and DiDolce, Rosemary Czopek, Jenni- was re-discovered by Alice Walker.” Knights of Columbus Council No. For more information about li- For more information, call Sherri College with a Bachelor of Science his wife, Alice), Casey, Damian and fer DiDolce, David Czopek, Eliza- Cognetti at (908) 889-8880 or e-mail degree in Accounting, Mr. Locascio 1711 in Westfield. brary programs and services, call Deborah; two grandchildren, Evelyn beth Schettino, Stephanie DiDolce, [email protected]. joined the Army Paratroopers and Mr. Locascio attended two cook- and Michael, and four siblings, Clarrissa Iacono and Ariana Iacono, (908) 789-4090, visit the library’s served for three years in Germany. ing schools in New York City and Peggy, Paul, Helene and Veronica. and one great-granddaughter, Tiffani He was honorably discharged as a volunteers, as a cook, in local par- Private services were held on DiDolce. Also surviving are her first lieutenant in 1965. ish kitchens and at the Knights of Wednesday, June 1, under the direc- brother, Ralph, and sister, Adeline. Library Reveals Schedule Mr. Locascio is president of Milo Columbus. He is a member of Les tion of the Dooley Colonial Home, She was predeceased by her sister, Associates, an independent insur- Marmitons, an international men’s 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Catherine, and her parents, Nunzio ance agency in Scotch Plains. He cooking club that was featured on and Marie Cristo. For Foreign Film Festival has accumulated seven professional the Al Roker television show and A Mass of Christian Burial was SHERIFF’S SALE WESTFIELD – The Westfield pal artist with the Australian Ballet. insurance and finance designations on the Food Network. celebrated Tuesday, June 7, at the Holy Memorial Library, located at 550 East The Way Home, from Korea, will after having spent nearly 25 years He and Susan, his wife of 46 years, SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-11002580 Trinity Roman Catholic Church in SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Broad Street, will begin its Foreign be shown on August 8. Running 80 in formal and informal classes in have resided in Westfield since 1969. CHANCERY DIVISION Westfield. Entombment followed at UNION COUNTY Film Festival on June 20. Six films minutes, it depicts a city-raised young local colleges and universities. Their son, Michael J., lives in Park DOCKET NO. UNNL367710 Hollywood Memorial Park in Union. will be shown during June through boy who perceives that his mother Additionally, he is a founding di- Ridge, Ill. with his wife, Wendy, and Plaintiff: MARIO GARCIA, ROSA DASILVA, Arrangements were by Gray Fu- JOSE RODRIGUEZ AND JUAN ANTONIO August. All films will be screened on has abandoned him when she leaves rector of Enterprise National Bank in four sons, ages 11, 9, 7 and 4. VAZQUEZ neral Directors of Westfield. him with his grandmother in a remote VS. June 9, 2011 Mondays at 2 and 6:30 p.m. Defendant: RIDGE DRIVE DEVELOPMENT village while she looks for work. INC. The first film will be The King’s Sale Date: 06/22/2011 Speech, an award-winning English- When his mother finally returns for Writ of Execution: 03/05/2011 Oasis to Begin Series By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution language film that runs 119 minutes. him, he has become a different boy. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public On Conquering Past It depicts the struggle of Great The final film in the series will be Gray Funeral Homes vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- MOUNTAINSIDE – Oasis- Britain’s King George VI, with the shown on August 15 and is entitled The TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Church-NJ.com, a new contempo- help of his wife, to overcome a stutter Concert. A French film that runs 109 said day. All successful bidders must have 20% minutes, it brings to life the story of the Since 1897 of their bid available in cash or certified check at rary Christian church that meets on that makes public speaking almost the conclusion of the sales. Sundays at 11 a.m. at 1180 Spruce impossible. Through a set of unex- renowned conductor of the Bolshoi The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred Thirteen Thousand Three Hundred Nine and 10/ Drive in Mountainside, will start a pected techniques and the couple’s orchestra. Fired 30 years earlier for 100*** $413,309.10. hiring Jewish musicians, he learns that 1. PARCEL ONE: new teaching series this Sunday, June unlikely friendship with a failed ac- The property to be sold is located in the Town 12, called “Getting Past Your Past.” tor, the monarch finally finds his voice the Chatelet Theater in Paris has in- of Westfield, County of Union, and State of New Jersey. According to Oasis Lead Pastor and leads his country through war. vited the Bolshoi orchestra to play there. Premises are commonly known as: 501 South He decides to gather together his former Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 David Butler, this series is relevant Another English-language film, set Tax Lot No. 5 in Block No. 3002 for all people, but especially for in South Africa and called White Wed- musicians and perform in Paris in the Nearest Cross Street: First Street 2. PARCEL TWO: those burdened with past hurts, ding, will be featured July 11. Run- place of the current Bolshoi orchestra. The property to be sold is located in the Town This film series is free and open to of Westfield, County of Union, and State of New shame, guilt or an overwhelming ning 101 minutes, it is a high-spir- Jersey. sense of being a failure based on ited, modern-day road comedy about Westfield Memorial Library and Premises are commonly known as: 408 MURAL cardholders. To register, Westfield Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 past events. love, commitment, friendship and the Tax Lot No. 6 in Block No. 3002 access wmlnj.org and click on Calen- Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in Nearest Cross Street: First Street “If you are the kind of person unbelievable obstacles that can get in 3. DIMENSIONS OF LOTS: who still struggles with what hap- the way of a fairy-tale ending. dar, or call (908) 789-4090, exten- 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. Irregular lots. Dimension of lots combined ap- sion no. 7951. Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the proximately 52,000 square feet. pened ‘back then,’ and its hindering Mademoiselle Chambon, a French Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Twenty-Three your enjoyment of life in the present, film that runs for 101 minutes, will be personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or Thousand Six Hundred Thirty and 14/100*** $423630.14 together with lawful interest and then our new four-week series, ‘Get- shown on July 18. This love story cremation. costs. Imperial Brass Set Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- ting Past Your Past,’ will be very depicts a burly, happily married hous- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and relevant and helpful to you,” he ing contractor who falls for his son’s To Perform Sunday Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court said. “Imagine what freedom you teacher, then struggles with his love SCOTCH PLAINS – The Imperial 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to could find by conquering your past for his wife and for her. Mademoiselle Brass Spring Concert will take place Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and laying those burdens down?” Chambon won the Cesar (the French this Sunday, June 12, at 3 p.m. in the William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. 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Running 117 minutes, reception with light refreshments will The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this John-Michael “J.M.” Jones sale for any length of time without further adver- 7821 or go to Oasis-Church- this drama is based on the autobiogra- follow in Alexander Hall. tisement. NJ.com. phy by Li Cunxin. Plucked from a poor Tickets, which are available in ad- N.J. Lic. #4869 Ralph Froehlich Sheriff Oasis features a friendly, casual village as a pre-teen and taken to Beijing vance and at the door, are $15 for Attorney: Director ALBERTO ULLOA, PC environment, contemporary music to study ballet, he later fell in love with general admission, $12 for seniors 1435 MORRIS AVENUE THIRD FLOOR with a live band, a relevant talk an American woman during a cultural and students and free for children www.grayfuneralhomes.com UNION, NEW JERSEY 07083 from the Bible on everyday issues, exchange visit to Texas, defected and ages 12 and under. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 9, 2011 Page 21 Poetry Slam Champ to Tickets on Sale for Premier Perform at Poetry Series Stages Musical Fun Series FANWOOD – The Carriage House “Best American Poetry 2011” and UNION – Premiere Stages, the Queen of Hearts and, of course, Poetry Series invites the public to “Best American Essays 2011.” She professional Actors’ Equity Asso- Alice. attend a free reading by the interna- has performed around the world, in- ciation theatre in residence at Kean Yates Family Theatre is also in tionally acclaimed poet, Patricia cluding at Carnegie Hall, the Poets University announces the seventh their fourth decade of performing Smith, on Tuesday, June 21. The event Stage in Stockholm, Rotterdam’s year of its Musical Fun Series. A for children across the nation. will take place at 8 p.m. in the Kuran Poetry International, the Aran Islands summer program of musical theatre Founded by husband and wife Bill Arts Center on Watson Road, off International Poetry and Prose Festi- for young people and their families, and Peggy Yates, all nine of their North Martine Avenue, adjacent to val, the Bahia Festival, the Schomburg the 2011 series presents works by children have performed with the Fanwood Borough Hall (GPS use 75 Center, the Sorbonne in Paris and on Pushcart Players and Yates Family troupe throughout the years, along N. Martine Avenue). tour in Germany, Aus- Theatre during the summer. with hundreds of other performers. Chicago native tria and Holland. On July 13 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., The Premiere Stages 2011 Musi- Patricia Smith, a four- In addition to her Pushcart Players will perform Peter cal Fun Series will be held at Kean time individual cham- poetry, Ms. Smith and the Wolf, an adaptation of the University Center Little Theatre, pion of the National authored the traditional Russian folktale set to 1000 Morris Avenue in Union. Tick- Poetry Slam, is the groundbreaking his- music by Sergei Prokofiev. While ets can be ordered by calling Pre- most successful poet tory, “Africans in providing a charming introduction miere at (908) 737-4092. Standard in the competition’s America,” and a to the world of music and musical tickets are $14, with special rates history. She is the au- children’s book, instruments, this enchanting tale is available for groups of 30 or more. thor of five books of “Janna and the Kings,” Photo courtesy of Jackie Cash all about the adventure of growing Camps, scout troops, day care cen- poetry, including winner of a Lee and Westfield High School Prom up. Danger becomes a reality and ters and other community groups “Blood Dazzler,” a Low Books New creative innovation becomes essen- are encouraged to book early. Group book of poems chroni- Patricia Smith Voices Award. tial as young Peter meets the chal- sales can be arranged by calling cling the tragedy of The Carriage House Stars on Stage Announces lenge of survival in the outside world. (908) 737-4077. Hurricane Katrina, which was a 2008 Poetry Series is in its thirteenth year The musical features puppetry Visit the website at kean.edu/ National Book Award finalist and one at the Patricia Kuran Arts Center, an along with live actors in perfor- premierestages. Premiere Stages of- of NPR’s and Library Journal’s Top historic Gothic Revival structure that Musical Theatre Program mance. Pushcart is New Jersey’s fers affordable prices, air-condi- Books of 2008; and “Teahouse of the was once a 19th century carriage METUCHEN – Stars on Stage eggs in Ida’s nest, which he hopes leading educational theatre for tioned facilities and free parking Almighty,” voted Best Poetry Book house, hence the name of the series. Summer Musical Theater Program will make a savory dinner. young audiences, celebrating their close to the theatres. Premiere of 2006 on About.com and winner of The Tuesday, June 21 reading is will present Honk! Junior for kids 8 As the assorted barnyard animals 35th year of bringing live theatre to Stages provides free or discounted the Hurston-Wright Legacy Award free and open to the public. An open to 13 rush offstage, Ida remains to tend children across the nation as well as tickets to patrons with disabilities. and the 2007 Paterson Poetry Prize. mic will follow the featured perfor- The show that beat The Lion King to her nest of four average sized abroad. Highlights of Pushcart’s his- All Premiere Stages facilities are Coffee House Press will publish her mance. The series will adjourn for out of the Olivier award (the British eggs and one curious looking large tory include performances in the fully accessible spaces. Please call new work, “Shoulda Been Jimi Sa- the summer and will resume in Sep- equivalent to the Tony Award)! brown one. Ida is bossy and irri- former Soviet Union as well as two for a list of sign-interpreted, audio- vannah,” in 2012. tember. Honk! Junior is a contemporary table after tending the eggs for such invited performances at the White described or open-captioned per- Ms. Smith is a Pushcart Prize win- For more information call (908) retelling of Hans Christian a long time, and she complains to House. formances. Large print programs ner and her work has appeared in 889-7223 or (908) 889-5298. For Andersen’s classic story, “The Ugly Drake about her cramped quarters On July 20 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 are available at all times. Publica- Poetry, The Paris Review, online directions and information, Duckling” and features a Joseph... and his unwillingness to shoulder p.m., Yates Family Theatre presents tions are available with advanced TriQuarterly, Tin House and many visit the website at Dreamcoat-like score that kids and some of the burden. Alice in Wonderland. This original notice in alternate formats. other journals, and will appear in carriagehousepoetryseries.blogspot.com/ parents are sure to enjoy. Classes After Drake makes a hasty exit, musical by founder Bill Yates is a Premiere Stages is made possible begin Tuesday, July 5. Tuesday, Ida sings affectionately about “The rollicking journey through the mixed in part through funding from The Wednesday and Thursday from 10 Joy of Motherhood” with a neigh- up world on just the other side of the New Jersey State Council on the a.m. to 1 p.m. except the week of boring moorhen, Maureen. They looking-glass. Lewis Carroll’s time- Arts, The Geraldine R. Dodge Foun- July 25, which will be everyday. exchange observations on the an- honored classic gets the trademark dation, The Provident Bank Foun- Performances will be July 28, 29, guish and happiness of bearing chil- Yates spin: hilarious hi-jinks and dation, The New Jersey Theatre Al- 30 and August 1. dren just as the eggs start cracking. glorious fun, complete with liance, and through the generous The show begins with the dawn Four perfectly respectable ducklings Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, the support of individual patrons. of a glorious summer’s day out in emerge from the four perfectly re- the country. Standing in the sun- spectable average sized eggs. After shine is a small farm, behind which Maureen coos over the newly hatched Tour of Notable Homes is a lake surrounded with cattails. ducklings, she goes off in search of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 Drake, a proud father-to-be, intro- Drake to tell him the good news. from his position on the Kansas City Reed Arboretum. duces us to “A Poultry Tale.” His While the wide-eyed newborns yearn Royals in 1985 took center stage on In the center hall, Ionic pilasters and wife, Ida, and the rest of the farm- to explore their new world, mother the living room mantel. tiered crown mouldings lead to the yard residents join in the telling Ida strictly lays down a few “nest Ebony walls and crisp white regal grand staircase of hand-carved while the Cat hides, eyeing the duck rules” for her youngsters. cabinetry created a striking kitchen, Brazilian rosewood featuring a group Drake returns to meet his new chil- with an eclectic mix of unique knob of nine breathtaking stained-glass win- Mr. Ungar to Salute dren just as Ida realizes that the large designs throughout. Upstairs, extra dows over the landing. The attractive egg has yet to hatch. Though Drake bedrooms were converted into a work- rear entrance spoke of life long ago, Photo courtesy of Cara Foerst ‘Hollywood Musicals’ tries to persuade her to leave the big CAMPAIGN TRAIL…Westfield Town Councilman James Foerst, right, kicked out area and a jewelry design studio. when couples arrived by horse and MOUNTAINSIDE – Pianist egg and join him and their ducklings Photos and personal touches, such carriage and would then separate into off his grass roots campaign for re-election this past Saturday with a Ward 4 for a swim, Ida insists upon staying literature drop. He was assisted by friends, neighbors, family and students and Skip Ungar will present “The as framed greeting cards with hand- the adjacent powder rooms to freshen Golden Age of Hollywood Musi- with her unusual, u-hatched egg. written sentiments and enlarged news- up, with the ladies’ area larger to allow alumni of Westfield High School. For information about Jim’s election campaign, Drake joyously races the children go to www.foerst2011.com. cals” on Tuesday, June 14, from 2 paper clippings, helped express that for full floor-length skirts. down to the lake for their first swim ™ to 3 p.m. at the Mountainside Pub- beyond all the grandeur, this expan- The sheer vast size of this beauti- POPCORN lic Library, located on Constitu- while Ida resumes her position on the sive house was, first and foremost, a fully-appointed, eight-bedroom home tion Plaza. nest. Ida contemplates the last re- family’s home. was apparent in rooms like the master “The Hangover Part II” Mr. Ungar will highlight on the maining egg and broods about why The final residence, located in Sum- bath, which housed a dramatic spiral piano the musical film genre, start- this one is so “Different.” Suddenly mit, was the majestic mansion de- staircase to the third floor, a stunning Not Enough is Enough ing in the 1920s with Al Jolson there is a chipping sound followed signed by architect Henry Bacon and dining room table to accommodate by a cracking sound. Ugly, a large, 2 popcorns and continuing through the 1930s built upon a granite block foundation 16, and the fact that a live, five-piece and beyond. The Friends of the ungainly bird waddles out of his circa 1899. Mr. Bacon also was re- band entertaining in the front parlor shell with a loud “HONK!” One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent Mountainside Library will spon- sponsible for the design of the Lin- only filled a fraction of its space. sor this program. To register visit, coln Memorial. The house has previ- As always, the tour featured a gift By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER Mr. Chow, again the outsider who Admission will be free. Inter- forumtheatrearts.org for a registra- Film Critic ously had many famous owners such basket raffle, a plant sale and refresh- invites himself to the party. ested persons are asked to call the tion form. The cost for the four- as the head of the Nabisco Corpora- ments, with all proceeds benefiting Had director Todd Phillips’s “The But because the hijinks they in- library at (908) 233-0115 or to week program is $400 with dis- tion and the Reed family of the Reeves- the WSO. Hangover Part II” come first, it’s volve themselves in wouldn’t be as sign up at the checkout desk to counts for siblings. There is a one- doubtful there would have been fi- discomfiting without an innocent vic- reserve a seat. time registration fee of $25 for new nancial incentive for the original tim, along for the ride this go-round students only. “Hangover,” if you follow my absurd is Mason Lee as Teddy, brother of the logic. Thus, continuing in that vein, bride-to-be, gifted cellist, Stanford it’s a good thing they got the order medical student and favorite son. 2011 Fanny Wood Day to right. While the initial bawdy farce Gosh, it would be horrible if some- was full strength eau de comedy, this thing happened to him. The future follow-up is just toilet water. father-in-law already hates Stu as it Feature Photo Contest Of course it’s no surprise. Save for is. FANWOOD — “Foto’s of on Friday, September 23. very few exceptions (i.e. – “The God- So what you basically have here is Fanwood” is a new and exciting The photograph(s) should have father Part II”) that prove the rule, the another opportunity to vicariously addition to the annual Fanny Wood the following included on the back sequel is never equal. Not unlike the experience a lot of bad behavior with Day Street Fair to be held on Sun- of the picture: title, a brief descrip- sculpture of a great new car design, that fictitious old gang of yours. Hold day, October 2, at South and Martine tion of the place, person or object subsequent updates fruitlessly at- your breath as your celluloid compa- Avenue in downtown Fanwood. All in the photograph, followed by the tempt to gild the lily. And, because triots break laws in foreboding land- amateur photographers, residents photographer’s name, age, address, we tend to embrace as friends the scapes, uncontrollably imbibe con- and non-residents alike, are invited telephone and email address. movies we like, these substandard trolled substances, have bizarre sexual to participate. Entries become the property of interlopers add insult to injury. experiences and narrowly escape Photographers can submit their the Borough of Fanwood and can I can just imagine viewers at death. You know, fun. favorite photographs of people, be used on local websites, in news- Cineplexes throughout the land this But while it’s like hearing the same places, events or things that can be letters, or on display at municipal week grimacing at the screen and, in joke, only not told as well, that’s found in Fanwood, NJ. Judging and promotions or events. a variation of the late Senator Lloyd beside the point for folks who see this prizes will be award in three catego- For complete rules and entry Bentsen’s indignation, declaring, franchise more as an antisocial elixir ries: ages 12 and under, ages 13 – 21 form, please visit the Fanny Wood “Don’t tell me you’re like ‘The Hang- than entertainment. After all, there’s and adults over 21 years of age. webpage at fanwoodnj.org/news/ over.’ I saw ‘The Hangover.’ And only so much aggression to be ex- Photographers may submit as fanny-wood-day/. Christie Storms for The Westfield Leader and The Times you’re no ‘Hangover.’” Still, once uded by passing cars on the right, not many entries as they choose, but PERSONAL TOUCH…Dr. C and the Jazzy City band entertain guests in the you concede the no-win situation, holding doors for people, and cutting each photograph should be of a dif- cavernous living room of a historic Summit mansion during the annual June 4 “Part II” is only half bad. into lines. That doesn’t really show ferent image. Photos must be at least Jersey Gardens Friends of the WSO Tour of Notable Homes. While unnecessarily a tad more your disdain for society. 5” x 7” and no larger than 10” x 12.” serious and certainly missing the sur- Whereas, in our service, these oth- The photos can be color or black “Stiches in Time prise impact that results when a boldly erwise respectable members of the and white and can be displayed or Fashion Show” A Fun-filled Art Workshop Experience inventive work flies right off the fat community get to thumb their noses mounted in any manner. end of the bat, the tone and idea are at convention without paying the “We look forward to seeing the Set for Tonight there, as are the familiar characters. wages of sin. Oh, just to make it many creative ways that photogra- Thursday, June 9 This time, Stu, the buttoned-down exciting it’s always a close call, and phers bring Fanwood to life and can dentist (Ed Helms), is getting wed in there can’t help but be some collat- add another layer to our pictorial 6 – 8 p.m. Thailand. And of course he doesn’t eral damage along the way. Fact is, history” said Fanwood Mayor Col- *** want a bachelor party. one unexplainably curious misfor- leen Mahr. Thus the lesson here is be careful tune is certain to lodge in most craws. To enter, submit your photo(s) to For more information what you don’t wish for, especially if However, that’s little price to pay the Chelsea for Assisted Living, 295 visit jerseygardens.com you have screwy friends. Suffice it to if you seek outlandish dispensation South Avenue, Fanwood by 5 p.m. note that, following a get together of from political correctness, including, the pals and what they think will be but not limited to, taboo word usage just a couple of beers, the crew once and making fun of the mentally ill. again finds themselves piecing to- Doubtless, Mr. Galifianakis’s Alan gether the trail of destruction and suffers from a host of psychoses we’d 500 NORTH AVE. E, WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 mayhem their most recent, drug-in- dare not laugh at in real life. But, in duced reverie has wrought. film form, well, “Aw, he’s just While there are several laughs and nuts…ha, ha, ha.” Build a Summer Art Program a few new mechanisms - such as a Perhaps making up for it a tad, monkey they accidentally acquire Alan is also crazy as a fox and, on odd For Your Kids from Russian drug dealers - the de- occasion, the surprise hero and/or ductive formula once again employed spiritual voice of the gang. Still, the is more arduous than surprising. Yet film can be likened to a little kid who • Four convenient two-week sessions gee, simply as a nod to our intelli- learns a curse word. The first time he gence, it’d be nice if the boys didn’t says it, we laugh. After the second • Classes Monday thru Thursday consistently remind, “Oh, no, it’s blurting, which is essentially “The • Beginning June 27th happening again!” Hangover Part II,” we don’t want to Emitting said war cry along with encourage a “Part III.” • Drawing • Painting • Sculpture Stu is Bradley Cooper as Phil, the … fairly unflappable, tacitly acknowl- “The Hangover Part II,” rated R, is • Collage • Cartooning and more edged leader; Zach Galifianakis as a Warner Bros. Pictures release di- Photo courtesy of Albert Paglialunga Alan, the loose cannon; and Justin rected by Todd Phillips and stars Bra- SPRING FEVER…Children from the Presbyterian Nursery School and Kinder- • Great kid’s art parties Bartha’s Doug, who hardly figures in dley Cooper, Alan Galifianakis and garten in Westfield act along with a band providing entertainment to the children this plot. Quick to take up the slack is Ed Helms. Running time: 102 min- and their families at the end of the year picnic held in the front lawn of the church 908-654-5663 Call for info & brochure Ken Jeong’s international criminal, utes in May. Page 22 Thursday, June 9, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

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Friends of WSO’s ‘Tour of Notable Homes’ Offered Ingenuity and Innovative Designs By CHRISTIE STORMS customizing historical colors while family. to a small coordinating “nightlight” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times successfully interweaving eclectic The lower level featured two sepa- in the kitchen backsplash. WESTFIELD — Those who at- and mid-century modern elements rate family rooms, each with its own On Kimball Avenue, a circa 1895 tended the annual Friends of the into the early 20th-century colonial. sectional seating. While the walls Queen Anne Victorian residence, Westfield Symphony Orchestra “She’s very hands-on and has fabu- remained richly muted in keeping also known as the historic Alpers- (WSO) Tour of Notable Homes this lous ideas,” Ms. Gabriel told The with the rest of the home, lively geo- Cowperthwaite House, was lovingly past weekend not only got to explore Westfield Leader and The Scotch metric patterns provided pops of vivid restored to its full grandeur. The some of the area’s finest houses, but Plains-Fanwood Times. color. In the children’s area, even homeowners’ efforts to remain true could observe many innovative de- She reported the homeowner often practical items, such as color-sorted to the period’s authenticity resulted sign ideas to inspire their own décor. went to great lengths for the perfect Legos stored in penny-candy jars, in a Devlin Award from the Westfield The unique window treatments, pieces, including tracking down a added to the décor. Historic Preservation Commission light fixtures and hand-rubbed fin- designer in England about a photo Multiple exits from both the main in 2009. ishes of the North Euclid Avenue she saw in a magazine. The result was and lower level provided access to The inviting foyer welcomed visi- address, one of three Westfield resi- a custom-made dining room table lavish floral gardens, leading to the tors with lively wallpaper, one of dences on the five-home tour, were that could expand to serve 12 just as pool area. The cabana provided every several antique crystal chandeliers favorite topics of discussion among easily as it could provide an intimate imaginable amenity from storage to and original fireplace mantels, and a visitors. setting for four. wet bar to TV lounge. handsomely carved quarter-sawn oak Friends volunteer, Myriam Gabriel, Beyond the aesthetics, each and The Chestnut Street Tudor, built in staircase featuring a built-in settee. said the homeowner herself was re- every nook seemed to serve as a clever 2006, was the only new home on the Sumptuous fabrics in both the drap- sponsible for most details, including storage purpose for the busy young tour, but the added architectural moul- eries and furnishings highlighted the dings added traditional flair. formal rooms, providing the perfect A professional interior designer, backdrop for lovely period paintings. the homeowner chose a predomi- When the kitchen addition was nantly white-on-white palette com- added, great care was taken to match bined with soft neutrals. Choices like the existing window muntin patterns. an expansive stainless steel kitchen The towering deep mahogany island made it obvious the spaces cabinetry and green granite island could be as functional as they were adeptly concealed modern conve- attractive. Rectangular basket bins niences, while a unique reverse- Christie Storms for The Westfield Leader and The Times hung vertically near a bathroom sink painted floral chandelier crowned the WINDOWS OF ART…Visitors pause to admire nine towering stained glass became inventive storage shelves for breakfast area banquette. windows on the central staircase landing of a historic Summit mansion during the towels and toiletries. In Berkeley Heights, visitors as- annual Friends of the WSO Tour of Notable Homes held June 4. The home’s walls served as artful cended sizeable stone staircases just display canvases. There were exten- to reach the front door of the home of ting for Westfield author Harry New owners and a 1990’s restora- sive lines of framed black-and-white former New York Yankees first Devlin’s award-winning children’s tion completely transformed it back photographs across the living room. baseman, Steve Balboni. A breath- book, “To Grandfather’s House We to its original glamour and beyond. A daughter’s bedroom featured an taking view of the Kittatinny Moun- Go.” The family most recently constructed expanse of colossal lavender floral tains and surrounding valley could be WSO treasurer, Alan Smith, dis- a soaring grand portico for three- wallpaper as a striking accent. A enjoyed not only from the wraparound played historic photos in the dining season entertaining. chalkboard-painted wall in a son’s terrace, but from almost every win- room and explained how the dwell- Inside, glorious archways room provided ample space for draw- dow in the three-story antebellum ing eventually fell into disrepair, with transitioned between stylish tradi- ing a wizard-style mural in keeping Victorian house. 38 acres sold. tional rooms around an elaborately with the boy’s collection of Harry In the earlier part of the 21st cen- “It actually used to be known as carved three-story central staircase. Potter memorabilia. tury, it had been part of the 40-acre ‘the haunted house’ for awhile…the Mr. Balboni’s World Series trophy Graceful crystal drops adorned Summit Golf Club and Murray Hill one kids would avoid on Halloween,” many of the light fixtures right down Golf Club. It also served as the set- he said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 21

Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader and The Times LEADING LADIES...Catalina Gaglioti, center, performs as “Mrs. Lovett” from Westfield High School Prom WHS’ Sweeney Todd at the Rising Star Awards hosted by the Paper Mill Playhouse on Tuesday, alongside Hopewell Valley Central High School’s Ellie Fishman as “Cosette” from Les Miserables, left, and Cranford High School’s June 4, 2011 Maeve Brady as “Aunt Eller” from Oklahoma! WHS Dominates at Rising Star Awards for Sweeney Todd By BETSEY BURGDORF two awards for its production of Okla- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times homa! Emily Grable earned the Out- MILLBURN — Inside a packed standing Performance by an En- theater, the cast of the Westfield High semble Member for her portrayal of School (WHS) production of Sweeney “Dream Laurey.” Michelle Massa was Todd - Demon Barber of Fleet Street the winner in Outstanding Achieve- could barely contain their excitement ment in Choreography for her contri- as they won an astounding six out of bution to the choreography. A Stu- the 15 categories they were nomi- dent Achievement Award also went nated for in Tuesday night’s 16th to Cranford’s Esmeralda Fyhr for Annual Rising Star Awards, includ- Costume Design. ing the coveted Outstanding Overall The night included production spe- Courtesy of Alexa Zepka Courtesy of Andy Horowitz Production of a Musical. The event cific performances by all high schools was hosted by the Paper Mill Play- nominated for Outstanding Overall house and presented by the Investor Production, as well as performances Savings Bank Foundation. by individuals nominated for Out- Other awards captured by WHS standing Performances by an Actress included: Outstanding Scenic and Actor in a Leading Role, which Achievement, Roy Chambers; Out- included Catalina Gaglioti as “Mrs. standing Lighting Achievement, Lovett” in WHS’ production of Michael Kimmel and Lisa Sweeney Todd and Peter Surace as Weinshrott; Outstanding Perfor- “Sweeney Todd”, and Cara Costa as mance in a Featured Role, Peter “Laurey” and Matthew Stoke as Carmo as “Adolfo Pirelli”; Outstand- “Curly” in Cranford High School’s ing Achievement by a Teacher or production of Oklahoma! Outside Director, Daniel Devlin; The night, a combination of excite- Outstanding Achievement by an Ac- ment blended with adrenaline, proved tress in a Supporting Role, Rebecca to be a first-class tribute to all the high Skowron as “Beggar,” and Outstand- schools whose hard work and dedica- ing Chorus. Christopher Morrissey, tion to the arts earned them a nomina- who played “Anthony Hope” in tion. The performances were truly the Sweeney Todd,was awarded the In- “creme de la creme.” John Caliendo, vestor Savings Bank Foundation Ris- who portrayed “Tevye” in Point Pleas- ing Star Award Scholarship and Jill ant Borough High School’s produc- Salisbury was awarded the tion of Fiddler on the Roof, and who Scaramouche Technical Theater won the Outstanding Performance by Scholarship for her behind the scene an Actor in a Leading Role, hit the input into the award-winning pro- mark when he said it was an “honor to duction. perform” with the outstanding talent Courtesy of Jean Erickson Cranford High School took home gracing the stage.