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By DELL SIMEONE it was revealed that Mr. Gasiorowski 314 Mountain Avenue. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader was being paid by Village Supermar- A resolution was also passed ap- WESTFIELD – The town council kets, the owners of the Garwood proving the insertion in the munici- on Tuesday night held a brief regu- ShopRite. The case will now go to the pal budget of a grant from the lar meeting at which officials ap- State Appellate division, which will Westfield Foundation for $1,200 for proved 18 finance resolutions, a decide the matter, which could take the Westfield Memorial Library sum- public safety resolution and various over a year. mer program. property and code requirements. A The council approved monies for A resolution was approved to add workshop meeting preceded the the Downtown Westfield Corpora- $7,685 to the budget, representing a regular meeting. tion in the amounts of $102,477 for grant obtained by the federal Depart- It was announced at the meeting August and the same amount for ment of Justice through the Bullet- that James Hughes of Westfield has November to promote business ini- proof Vest Partnership Program. filed an appeal of State Superior Court tiatives in town. The amount of $3,000 was ap- Judge Karen Cassidy’s June decision A resolution was passed that ap- proved by resolution for an applica- upholding the Westfield Planning proved the application by the tion for the Flood Hazard Area Pond Board’s approval of an addition and Westfield Historical Society to the Cleaning permit for work proposed renovation of the Westfield Stop & Union County Trust Fund for Rec- at Mindowaskin Park. Town Admin- Shop. Mr. Hughes is represented by reation and Historic Preservation, istrator Jim Gildea said the park will attorney Ronald Gasiorowski. Dur- for a grant of $100,000 for restora- be 100 years old in 2018. Mayor ing the planning board’s proceedings tions to the Reeve House, located at Andrew Skibitsky said dredging the pond will make the water flow better. The council authorized a resolu- Fanwood Council Approves tion which authorizes the tax collec- tor to participate in a pilot program to Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader conduct online tax sales, which is IMPROVEMENTS COMING SOON… Work is about is begin on the former site of the New Norris Chevrolet property on Contract For Skate Park believed to attract a greater pool of North Avenue. Redcom Design and Construction will be the new owners and tenants of the lot following rehabilitation and potential buyers. construction of an addition to the existing structure. The sign for the original owner, Rotchford Pontiac, is now visible. By DANIEL SAVICKAS an ordinance passed by the board of The council also authorized a reso- Written Specially for The Westfield Leader health that now makes it illegal to feed lution awarding a contract to Verizon FANWOOD – In the midst of what wild animals on private property. This Wireless to place a node on the chim- Zoo Property to Be Off she described as the “dog days of sum- new ordinance, however, excludes the ney of the Westfield Memorial Li- mer with blistering hot weather,” Mayor feeding of birds. Councilman Kranz brary at 550 East Broad Street. Colleen Mahr stood at the podium dur- played up the importance of the ordi- Verizon will pay the town $8,000 a ing Monday evening’s borough coun- nance by saying, “These animals will year to lease the space. Limits to Development cil session to talk about how excited she come back if you feed them and they’ll The council approved resolutions was to be swearing in Eryn Sinclair to leave their calling card with their waste granting permission to various build- By FRED T. ROSSI purposes. ager Al Mirabella told the council the Fanwood Recreation Commission. or even disease. We should not be feed- ers to demolish 10 single-family Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The 5-to-0 vote will allow the mu- that roof repairs and ceiling renova- Mayor Mahr described Ms. Sinclair’s ing these animals on our properties.” homes in several neighborhoods in SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- nicipal government to receive a siz- tions at the Shady Rest Clubhouse previous work in therapeutic recreation Mayor Mahr chimed in that it might be order to build new ones. ship council on Tuesday approved an able state grant to help finance clean- are near completion and that he ex- at both Kean University and the JFK useful for the council to assist in publi- The next council meeting will be ordinance that authorizes a deed re- up efforts at the property, which town- pects the building to be re-opened Medical Center, noting that someone cizing the new ordinance so the public held on Tuesday, September 1, at 7 striction that will limit the former zoo ship officials plan to turn into a pas- next month. The council also ap- with that background will certainly can be more informed on the matter. p.m., at the municipal building, lo- property from being used for any- sive park. The governing body has proved a resolution authorizing up to enhance the commission. The mayor Councilwoman Katherine Mitchell cated at 425 East Broad Street. thing but recreation and open space had several discussions this year on $43,106 for Barton Ross & Partners also mentioned her own personal en- followed the subject of wild animals by whether to accept the state assistance, to prepare construction documents thusiasm about having a woman aboard mentioning the progress of the effort to which required the township to ap- for the restoration of the building’s on the commission. With that, Mayor clear poison ivy out of the Fanwood prove a deed restriction on the prop- exterior — a sort of second phase in Mahr swore in Ms. Sinclair officially, Nature Center by using goats to eat Mountainside Council Gives erty so that it remained as a recreation the overall refurbishment of the his- which was followed by a brief round of away at the invasive plants. Council- facility “in perpetuity,” said Town- toric building. Mr. Mirabella said that applause by those in attendance. woman Mitchell expressed how im- ship Attorney Robert Renaud. That after the exterior work is underway, Commencing with further official pressed she was with the progress and Update on Traffic Delays provision had raised concerns among the “biggest phase” — renovations to business, the council unanimously added, “Those goats are just so darn some on the council who were hesi- the building’s interior — will be ad- passed 12 resolutions concerning mu- cute.” Mayor Mahr echoed the senti- By KATE BROWNE intersection. The mayor assured resi- tant about making what Deputy dressed. He said, and his sentiments nicipal matters. Councilman Jack ments, saying she has seen “significant Specially Written for The Westfield Leader dents that Department of Transporta- Mayor Colleen Gialanella said sev- were echoed by Mayor Kevin Glover, Molenaar was absent from the meeting progress already.” MOUNTAINSIDE — The bor- tion officials appear to be responsive eral months ago would be “a lifetime that he was interested in “moving this due to vacation. Included among the Ms. Mitchell added that the Fan- ough council updated the public on to the public’s concerns and are in- commitment” in exchange for the forward.” resolutions was one awarding a con- wood Memorial Library’s donation several issues including traffic back- vestigating the situation and possible state funding of about $60,000. Mr. Mirabella also said that the tract to set up a skate park in Fanwood drive is fast approaching in September ups on New Providence Road and solutions. Mayor Mirabelli indicated Mr. Renaud said on Tuesday that if township’s summer road work pro- to Kaltech Engineering. However, gov- and urged Fanwood residents to bring Route 22, and also honored Jeffrey that the goal is to have the situation the approximately six-acre site were gram — which involved repaving of erning body members did not discuss their unused books for the drive that Whyte, who recently received his resolved prior to the start of the up- to be sold to a private developer, the 11 sections of roadway — was set to any immediate details on the skate park will take place at the library on Septem- Eagle Scout Award from the Boy coming school year. government would be “essentially be completed this week, “on time and at that time. ber 12, 14, 15, and 16. Scouts of America. Regarding the recognition of Jef- cheating the public” since the prop- under budget.” He said the extra funds Moving forward, the council pro- The council then opened the meet- Mayor Paul Mirabelli advised the frey Whyte, Mayor Mirabelli noted erty had been purchased 15 years ago would be used to upgrade the side- ceeded with general announcements. ing to the public. A disgruntled resident public that a member of the council that Eagle Scout is the highest rank using township open space trust fund walks around the municipal build- Councilman Russell Huegel discussed expressed various concerns to the gov- and Police Chief Allan Attanasio have attainable in the Boy Scouting pro- money raised through local property ing. the efforts of the Department of Public erning body, as well as to the few who been in contact with the New Jersey gram and involves vigorous require- taxes. Mrs. Gialanella announced two Works this summer with regards to remained in the audience. James Patrick Department of Transportation to ex- ments including earning at least 21 In other business at the governing new programs sponsored by the fire striping crosswalks and parking spaces, McCann stepped to the microphone press their concerns regarding the merit badges and the completion of a body’s brief meeting, Township Man- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 remarking, “It has been no day at the and began a claim that the borough retimed traffic lights that have caused community service project that the beach for public works this summer.” police, while doing a fine job, were significant backups and delays at the Scout must organize, lead and man- Councilman Tom Kranz discussed CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 New Providence Road and Route 22 age. According to Mayor Mirabelli, today’s Scouts are likely the state’s and the nation’s next generation of leaders. Ruth Goense, vice-chairwoman of the Mountainside Restoration Com- mittee, also presented Jeffrey with a proclamation and provided details on his Eagle Scout community ser- vice project. Ms. Goense explained that several historic sites in Moun- tainside, including the Deacon An- drew Hetfield House and the Levi Cory House, are difficult for visitors and residents to locate as they are on Constitution Plaza, which does not appear on many GPS systems. Jef- frey designed, built and installed a directional sign and planter on New Providence Road which identifies the A GREAT GARDEN...Betty List, right, chairwoman of the Garden Club of various historic landmarks. Vincent Westfield, Inc.’s Garden of the Month, presents the club’s July 2015 Garden of P. Ditta, the leader of the Mountain- the Month Award to Sherryl Pascal Schmidt and David Schmidt of 633 Westfield side Elks, presented Jeffrey with an Avenue, Westfield. The award is given in recognition for outstanding residential design and maintenance. The Schmidts’ garden, planted for year-round interest, American flag and gave a short speech reflects the grounds of their restored 1871 home. Featured are an English rose thanking him for the many hours of garden, 28 varieties of lilacs, planted areas around the pool area and koi pond, hard work he devoted to the project. shrubs and flower beds for both sunny and shady sites and a chicken coop that The council also continued its dis- is original to the home. cussions regarding several of the is- sues that members considered at their PAGE INDEX earlier work meeting, including revi- Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 14 sions to the personnel and purchas- Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-12 ing manuals which they unanimously Police ...... 13 Real Estate .... 9-12 voted in favor of approving. Officials Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 13 POP UP ART...The Westfield Art Association’s pop up gallery show on Elm Street coincided with the Sweet Sounds of Jazz additionally urged the public to obey Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 15-16 Festival this week. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 C  Ileen  W W Joyce Cuccaro S A Taylor For Listings   M For Sales #600North 600 North Avenue West, Westfield | 908-233-0065 | www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/westfieldwest ©2015 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker® and the Coldwell Banker logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. 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Lauren S. Barr for The Westfield Leader COOLING OFF...Children cool off in the sprinklers at Ponderosa Park in Scotch Plains during the recent heat wave.

Mountainside Monday, August 17, a homeowner on Short Drive hired an air condition- ing company to service the home’s cooling system. A worker, later identi- fied as Michael Condron, 44, of Eliza- beth, was dispatched by the company to perform the required work, which took nearly two hours. After having left the home with the job complete, the worker returned within minutes, claiming to have for- gotten his keys, and proceeded to the second floor unescorted, where he was last working in the attic. Approximately 15 minutes after this the worker re- turned a third time, now claiming to have left his cell phone charger in the attic. At this point the homeowner be- came suspicious and escorted the worker to the second floor and to the closet, which allows access to the attic. Here she found her wedding ring on the floor, which she knew she had left in the master bedroom. The worker, who appeared nervous, was allowed to leave the home after allegedly looking for his phone charger, with police being called shortly afterwards. An investigation conducted this Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY… The former site of Reilly Oldsmobile on North Avenue in Westfield, dormant for a time, same day resulted in the arrest of has internal construction activity. Condron on the charge of theft. All of the victim’s missing jewelry, valued at approximately $4,500, has been recovered and will be returned to her. The Mountainside Police Depart- ment cautions the public about allow- ing unknown persons to have access to their home unescorted and to secure or hide valuables while having service workers inside the home. SP Council CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 department. One involves the free installation of carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in the homes of se- nior citizens, while the other will distribute a limited number of smoke detectors for low-income residents living in one- or two-family homes. Those who are interested can call (908) 322-6700, extension no. 501, and leave a voice message. At the beginning of its meeting, the council honored Special Olympian Courtney Dreyfus, a township resident and a member of Team USA. Mayor Glover called Miss Dreyfus a “fine athlete” and a “wonderful citizen” who was a “winner because she competed.” Late on Tuesday afternoon, the council heard presentations from two firms — Greener By Design and

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USPS 485200 Thursday, August 20, 2015 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 56th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 34-2015 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Fanwood Council Approves Contract For Skate Park

By DANIEL SAVICKAS mentioned her own personal enthu- at that time. Written Specially for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times siasm about having a woman aboard Moving forward, the council pro- FANWOOD – In the midst of on the commission. With that, ceeded with general announce- what she described as the “dog days Mayor Mahr swore in Ms. Sinclair ments. Councilman Russell Huegel of summer with blistering hot officially, which was followed by a discussed the efforts of the Depart- weather,” Mayor Colleen Mahr brief round of applause by those in ment of Public Works this summer stood at the podium during Mon- attendance. with regards to striping crosswalks day evening’s borough council ses- Commencing with further offi- and parking spaces, remarking, “It sion to talk about how excited she cial business, the council unani- has been no day at the beach for was to be swearing in Eryn Sinclair mously passed 12 resolutions con- public works this summer.” to the Fanwood Recreation Com- cerning municipal matters. Coun- Councilman Tom Kranz dis- mission. cilman Jack Molenaar was absent cussed an ordinance passed by the Mayor Mahr described Ms. from the meeting due to vacation. board of health that now makes it Sinclair’s previous work in thera- Included among the resolutions was illegal to feed wild animals on pri- peutic recreation at both Kean Uni- one awarding a contract to set up a vate property. This new ordinance, versity and the JFK Medical Cen- skate park in Fanwood to Kaltech however, excludes the feeding of ter, noting that someone with that Engineering. However, governing birds. Councilman Kranz played up background will certainly enhance body members did not discuss any the importance of the ordinance by the commission. The mayor also immediate details on the skate park saying, “These animals will come back if you feed them and they’ll Lauren S. Barr for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times leave their calling card with their COOLING OFF...Children cool off in the sprinklers at Ponderosa Park in Scotch Plains during the recent heat wave. waste or even disease. We should not be feeding these animals on our properties.” Mayor Mahr chimed in Zoo Property to Be Off that it might be useful for the coun- cil to assist in publicizing the new ordinance so the public can be more informed on the matter. Limits To Development Councilwoman Katherine Mitchell followed the subject of By FRED T. ROSSI remained as a recreation facility ments were echoed by Mayor Kevin wild animals by mentioning the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “in perpetuity,” said Township At- Glover, that he was interested in progress of the effort to clear poi- SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- torney Robert Renaud. That provi- “moving this forward.” son ivy out of the Fanwood Nature ship council on Tuesday approved sion had raised concerns among Mr. Mirabella also said that the Center by using goats to eat away at an ordinance that authorizes a deed some on the council who were hesi- township’s summer road work pro- the invasive plants. Councilwoman restriction that will limit the former tant about making what Deputy gram — which involved repaving Mitchell expressed how impressed zoo property from being used for Mayor Colleen Gialanella said sev- of 11 sections of roadway — was she was with the progress and added, anything but recreation and open eral months ago would be “a life- set to be completed this week, “on “Those goats are just so darn cute.” space purposes. time commitment” in exchange for time and under budget.” He said the Mayor Mahr echoed the sentiments, The 5-to-0 vote will allow the the state funding of about $60,000. extra funds would be used to up- saying she has seen “significant municipal government to receive a Mr. Renaud said on Tuesday that grade the sidewalks around the Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times progress already.” sizable state grant to help finance if the approximately six-acre site municipal building. POURHOUSE EVICTED... O’Brian’s Pourhouse in downtown Fanwood was Ms. Mitchell added that the Fan- clean-up efforts at the property, were to be sold to a private devel- Mrs. Gialanella announced two closed following an eviction granted by a state Superior Court judge on July 14. wood Memorial Library’s donation which township officials plan to oper, the government would be “es- new programs sponsored by the fire drive is fast approaching in Sep- turn into a passive park. The gov- sentially cheating the public” since department. One involves the free tember and urged Fanwood resi- erning body has had several discus- the property had been purchased 15 installation of carbon monoxide and Stop & Shop Expansion dents to bring their unused books sions this year on whether to accept years ago using township open smoke detectors in the homes of for the drive that will take place at the state assistance, which required space trust fund money raised senior citizens, while the other will Objector Files Court Appeal the library on September 12, 14, the township to approve a deed re- through local property taxes. distribute a limited number of smoke CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 striction on the property so that it In other business at the govern- detectors for low-income residents ing body’s brief meeting, Township living in one- or two-family homes. By DELL SIMEONE that Mr. Gasiorowski was being paid Manager Al Mirabella told the coun- Those who are interested can call Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times by Village Supermarkets, the own- Mountainside Council Gives cil that roof repairs and ceiling reno- (908) 322-6700, extension no. 501, WESTFIELD – The town coun- ers of the Garwood ShopRite. The vations at the Shady Rest Club- and leave a voice message. cil on Tuesday night held a brief case will now go to the State Appel- house are near completion and that At the beginning of its meeting, regular meeting at which officials late division, which will decide the Update on Traffic Delays he expects the building to be re- the council honored Special Olym- approved 18 finance resolutions, a matter, which could take over a opened next month. The council pian Courtney Dreyfus, a township public safety resolution and vari- year. By KATE BROWNE tion to express their concerns re- also approved a resolution autho- resident and a member of Team ous property and code requirements. The council approved monies for Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times garding the retimed traffic lights rizing up to $43,106 for Barton USA. Mayor Glover called Miss A workshop meeting preceded the the Downtown Westfield Corpora- MOUNTAINSIDE — The bor- that have caused significant back- Ross & Partners to prepare con- Dreyfus a “fine athlete” and a “won- regular meeting. tion in the amounts of $102,477 for ough council updated the public on ups and delays at the New Provi- struction documents for the resto- derful citizen” who was a “winner It was announced at the meeting August and the same amount for several issues including traffic back- dence Road and Route 22 intersec- ration of the building’s exterior — because she competed.” that James Hughes of Westfield has November to promote business ini- ups on New Providence Road and tion. The mayor assured residents a sort of second phase in the overall Late on Tuesday afternoon, the filed an appeal of State Superior tiatives in town. Route 22, and also honored Jeffrey that Department of Transportation refurbishment of the historic build- council heard presentations from Court Judge Karen Cassidy’s June A resolution was passed that ap- Whyte, who recently received his officials appear to be responsive to ing. Mr. Mirabella said that after two firms — Greener By Design decision upholding the Westfield proved the application by the Eagle Scout Award from the Boy the public’s concerns and are inves- the exterior work is underway, the and Looney Ricks Kiss — seeking Planning Board’s approval of an Westfield Historical Society to the Scouts of America. tigating the situation and possible “biggest phase” — renovations to to be hired as consultants to over- addition and renovation of the Union County Trust Fund for Rec- Mayor Paul Mirabelli advised the solutions. Mayor Mirabelli indi- the building’s interior — will be see downtown business district re- Westfield Stop & Shop. Mr. Hughes reation and Historic Preservation, public that a member of the council cated that the goal is to have the addressed. He said, and his senti- vitalization. is represented by attorney Ronald for a grant of $100,000 for restora- and Police Chief Allan Attanasio situation resolved prior to the start Gasiorowski. During the planning tions to the Reeve House, 314 have been in contact with the New of the upcoming school year. board’s proceedings it was revealed CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Jersey Department of Transporta- Regarding the recognition of Jef- frey Whyte, Mayor Mirabelli noted that Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting pro- gram and involves vigorous require- ments including earning at least 21 merit badges and the completion of a community service project that the Scout must organize, lead and manage. According to Mayor Mirabelli, today’s Scouts are likely the state’s and the nation’s next generation of leaders. Ruth Goense, vice-chairwoman of the Mountainside Restoration Committee, also presented Jeffrey with a proclamation and provided details on his Eagle Scout commu- nity service project. Ms. Goense Courtesy of Brian Horton explained that several historic sites VOLUNTEER OF MONTH... Mayor Colleen Mahr, left, presents a framed print in Mountainside, including the Dea- of the historic train station to Girl Scout Kaavya Krishna-Kumar as her mother, con Andrew Hetfield House and the Kalpana, right, looks on. The Girl Scout, who will be a senior at Scotch Plains- Levi Cory House, are difficult for Fanwood High School this fall, was honored by the mayor and borough council visitors and residents to locate as Monday night as the borough’s volunteer-of-the-month for her Girl Scout Gold they are on Constitution Plaza, Award project which involved decorating and installing six planters on South which does not appear on many Avenue in Fanwood’s downtown. GPS systems. Jeffrey designed, built and installed a directional sign and PAGE INDEX planter on New Providence Road Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 14 which identifies the various his- Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-12 toric landmarks. Vincent P. Ditta, Police ...... 13 Real Estate .... 9-12 the leader of the Mountainside Elks, Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 13 presented Jeffrey with an American Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 15-16 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY... Scotch Plains Mayor Kevin Glover celebrates the first anniversary of Urban Shave. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 C  Ileen  W W Joyce Cuccaro S A Taylor For Listings   M For Sales #600North 600 North Avenue West, Westfield | 908-233-0065 | www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/westfieldwest ©2015 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. 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He also called on all Fan- a massive undertaking to make and wood residents to appeal their taxes place six mosaic planters outside to “throw the system into a frenzy Fanwood’s historic train station. and lowering all our taxes.” Kaavya thanked her mother, who Mr. McCann also took some time was by her side, as well as Mayor to vent about the dangers and promi- Mahr, for their assistance in the nence of drivers who do not obey project, and expressed her love for the speed limit. He then claimed to Fanwood and her desire to keep it have personally been struck by cars beautiful. multiple times trying to save people in harm’s way in crosswalks near Corrections his home. He additionally com- A front-page story in last week’s plained about the supposed lack of newspaper regarding the Small supervision he has observed from Business Administration’s (SBA) counselors at a daycare center in walking tour of downtown the vicinity and that he has seen Westfield should have stated, “Mr. multiple children nearly get hit by Jannotti relayed to the group that cars. the GWACC is regional, that it in- Mr. McCann then turned his at- cludes other towns and is com- tention to the cleanliness of the prised of about 400 dues-paying borough, repeatedly using the word business members.” “filthy” to describe Fanwood’s park, The article also incorrectly iden- storefronts and various other areas, tified one of the participants. The while the council sat and patiently story should have said David Tepp, heard him out. Mr. McCann also CPA, of Tepp Accounting Services, suggested a ban on water bottles in took part in the tour. We regret the the park and Nature Center and that errors. the council plant more trees. He Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times UNDER THEIR SPELL...Jessica Hendricksen and Anthony Maloof dance to The VooDUDES at the Westfield Train Station during Tuesday night’s Sweet Sounds Downtown Jazz event. WF Council CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Mountain Avenue. A resolution was also passed ap- proving the insertion in the munici- pal budget of a grant from the Westfield Foundation for $1,200 for the Westfield Memorial Library summer program. A resolution was approved to add $7,685 to the budget, representing a grant obtained by the federal De- partment of Justice through the Bul- letproof Vest Partnership Program. The amount of $3,000 was ap- proved by resolution for an appli- cation for the Flood Hazard Area Pond Cleaning permit for work pro- posed at Mindowaskin Park. Town Administrator Jim Gildea said the park will be 100 years old in 2018. Mayor Andrew Skibitsky said dredging the pond will make the water flow better. The council authorized a resolu- tion which authorizes the tax col- lector to participate in a pilot pro- gram to conduct online tax sales, which is believed to attract a greater pool of potential buyers. The council also authorized a A GREAT GARDEN...Betty List, right, chairwoman of the Garden Club of Westfield, Inc.’s Garden of the Month, presents the club’s July 2015 Garden of the Month Award to Sherryl Pascal Schmidt and David Schmidt of 633 Westfield Avenue, resolution awarding a contract to Westfield. The award is given in recognition for outstanding residential design and maintenance. The Schmidts’ garden, Verizon Wireless to place a node on planted for year-round interest, reflects the grounds of their restored 1871 home. Featured are an English rose garden, 28 the chimney of the Westfield Me- varieties of lilacs, planted areas around the pool area and koi pond, shrubs and flower beds for both sunny and shady sites morial Library at 550 East Broad and a chicken coop that is original to the home. Street. Verizon will pay the town $8,000 a year to lease the space. The council approved resolutions granting permission to various builders to demolish 10 single-fam- ily homes in several neighborhoods in order to build new ones. The next council meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 1, at 7 p.m., at the municipal building, lo- cated at 425 East Broad Street. MS Council CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 flag and gave a short speech thank- ing him for the many hours of hard work he devoted to the project. The council also continued its discussions regarding several of the issues that members considered at their earlier work meeting, includ- ing revisions to the personnel and purchasing manuals which they unanimously voted in favor of ap- proving. Officials additionally urged the public to obey state laws regarding driving while under the influence during the upcoming La- bor Day weekend, since the com- munity will participate in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over 2015 state- Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times wide crackdown with a $5,000 grant IMPROVEMENTS COMING SOON… Work is about is begin on the former site of the New Norris Chevolet property on from the New Jersey Division of North Avenue. Redcom Design and Construction will be the new owners and tenants of the lot following rehabilitation and Highway and Traffic Safety. construction of an addition to the existing structure. The sign for the original owner, Rotchford Pontiac, is now visible. 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The Westfield Leader & The Scotch Plains-Fanwood TIMES PO Box 250, 251 North Ave. West, Westfield, NJ 07091 Tel 908 232-4407; Fax 908 232-0473 Email [email protected] Page 2 Thursday, August 20, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Elizabeth Street Gang Peyton's Summit Installs Flashing Indicted by Grand Jury Peek at the Week Beacon at Train Station COUNTY — A Union County degree identity theft, and several In Politics SUMMIT – The City of Summit vehicles and pedestrians at mid-block grand jury has returned a 49-count weapons offenses. The Leader/Times has installed a solar-powered, Rect- pedestrian crossings by increasing indictment against 14 people con- Daniels additionally was indicted By Paul Peyton of angular Rapid Flash Beacon (RRFB) driver awareness of potential pedes- nected to a street gang responsible for on charges of first-degree attempted Poll: Christie Should Resign it has spread, according to media at the corner of Elm and Broad Streets. trian conflicts,” Summit Police Lieu- multiple incidents of identity theft, tax murder for a July 2014 shooting of As New Jersey Governor reports. The 90-year-old Carter, who This pedestrian safety improvement tenant David Richel explained. “It is fraud, illegal production of fake debit two men in Roselle, first-degree gang A majority of registered voters who served from 1977 to 1981, said he has been installed in a highly traf- an excellent safety enhancement for and gift cards, drug sales, and gun criminality, second-degree serving as took part in a Rutgers-Eagleton Poll will rearrange his schedule so that he ficked area directly across from the Summit at an extremely busy cross- violence – including a March 2015 a leader of organized crime, second- say Governor Chris Christie should can receive treatment. He had a mass Summit train station. ing near the train station.” murder – taking place across the county degree promoting organized street resign as governor now that he is a in his liver removed earlier this month. Before entering the crosswalk, pe- Motorists in New Jersey are re- during the last year-and-a-half, Act- crime, and several weapons offenses. candidate for president, Donald Trump Leads destrians activate the beacon by push- quired by state law to stop for pedes- ing Union County Prosecutor Grace Johnson additionally was indicted politickernj.com has reported. GOP Field in Iowa ing a button. Once the button is trians in a marked crosswalk. Failure H. Park announced Monday. on charges of second-degree bribery Forty-five percent of voters, who A new CNN poll shows Donald pushed, voice prompts provide in- to observe the law may result in one All of the 14 defendants were in- of a witness, second-degree serving were told of the Democrats’ proposal Trump ahead in Iowa with 22 per- struction. If the button is held for or more of the following: a $200 fine dicted under New Jersey’s Racketeer as a leader of organized crime, sec- to force the Governor to resign, say cent followed by Ben Carson, re- more than two seconds, Spanish trans- plus court costs and two points on Influenced and Corrupt Organiza- ond-degree promoting organized Gov. Christie should leave office. tired Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon, lation is provided. their driver’s license, 15 days of com- tions (RICO) statute. The defendants street crime, third-degree fraudulent Among those not told of the Demo- at 14 percent. Wisconsin Governor “A flashing beacon is a powerful munity service and insurance sur- were arrested in March following a use of a credit card, and a fourth- crats’ proposal, 54 percent want Gov. Scott Walker has slipped to 9 per- tool for reducing crashes between charges. seven-month joint investigation by degree drug charge. Christie to step down, while 41 per- cent after having led other polls, the Prosecutor’s Office’s Guns, Ward additionally was indicted on cent believe he should continue to and former Florida Governor Jeb Kean: Concert Attendance Proves Gangs, Drugs, and Violent Crimes charges of first-degree murder for the serve. Bush has dropped to seventh place Task Force and the Elizabeth Police March 12, 2015 fatal shooting of 31- Judiciary Panel OKs with 5 percent, just ahead of New A-List Legislation Would Make AC A Department. year-old Wilson Valdez of Plainfield, Lisa Adubato for Judge Jersey Governor Chris Christie at 3 The investigation initially revealed first-degree attempted murder, sec- Lisa Adubato, Cranford’s deputy percent. Premier Entertainment Venue that members and associates of ond-degree aggravated assault, third- mayor and the daughter of the late Christie Continues Attack Elizabeth’s 111 Neighborhood Crips degree theft by deception, and sev- Assemblyman Michael Adubato, has On Clinton’s Use of Server TRENTON — Senate Minority ception. They would be the rule.” street gang had become engaged in a eral weapons offenses. received the support of the Senate Governor Chris Christie again fo- Leader Tom Kean, Jr. (R-21st, In January, Sen. Kean introduced pattern of white-collar crime, spe- Seven associates of the gang Judiciary Committee for a Superior cused his attacks on Democratic Westfield) said that extraordinary at- S-2721 to repeatedly and consistently cifically through participation in two who were indicted included Eliza- Court judgeship. frontrunner Hillary Clinton’s use of a tendance at Maroon 5’s Atlantic City draw A-List performers to Atlantic separate scams. beth residents Monte Foster, 29; Asm. Adubato served nine con- private e-mail server during her time beach concert proves that his biparti- City and venues around New Jersey. Through the first of the two scams, Erica Williams, 27; Willie Will- secutive terms in the assembly, be- as secretary of state while being in- san jobs and economic growth legis- Qualifying entertainers who perform defendants allegedly would buy sto- iams, 57; 22-year-old Nygera ginning in 1974. terviewed Monday morning on Fox lation, S-2721, is needed to help es- at least four dates in Atlantic City’s len identities of real people, prepare Arrington and 22-year-old Jamar Lisa Adubato graduated with hon- & Friends. tablish Atlantic City as a premier tourism district would get a state tax fraudulent W-2 forms, and submit Montgomery of East Orange; 23- ors from Seton Hall School of Law in He said as U.S. Attorney for the entertainment destination. credit on all income they earn per- fraudulent income tax returns early year-old Katrina Davis of New- 1987 and clerked for Judge Thomas District of New Jersey, as a federal “The extraordinary attendance and forming at any New Jersey venue, in the tax season; this way, the de- ark, and 42-year-old Arthur F. Shebell, Jr. in the Appellate Divi- employee, “It was made clear to all revenue figures from Sunday’s Ma- including in Atlantic City, Camden, fendants would collect tax refunds Negron, Sr. of Roselle. sion. She was elected to the Cranford of us: Official business is done on roon 5 concert proves that we should Trenton, Newark and Holmdel, in the they were not entitled to long before All of the associates but Erica Wil- Township Committee in 2011, and your official email account.” immediately pass S-2721 that would same calendar year. The secretary of the identity theft victims realized liams and Willie Williams were in- re-elected in 2014. “I’ll tell you, as a former U.S. At- repeatedly and consistently draw A- state would set the qualifying crite- that their personal information had dicted on charges of second-degree President Carter Has Cancer torney, there’s no question in my mind List performers to New Jersey,” Mr. ria, including record sales, ticket sales, been stolen. This scheme affected racketeering, second-degree rack- That Has Spread that if there’s classified information Kean said. “The more than 50,000 awards, etc., and a transparent appli- dozens of victims and generated tens eteering conspiracy, and third-degree President Jimmy Carter revealed on there, she’s (Mrs. Clinton) in fans who paid to see A-List performer cation process would be adminis- of thousands of dollars in illegally theft by deception. Arrington and last week that he has cancer and that trouble,” Gov. Christie said. Maroon 5 give us a glimpse of how tered by the director of the Division obtained funds. Davis additionally were indicted on Atlantic City can transform into a of Taxation. To execute the second scam, the charges of third-degree fraudulent premier entertainment destination, The Senator noted that this biparti- defendants allegedly obtained a use of a credit card in relation to the drawing tourists from the most- san legislation would not cost tax- machine they used to create fake credit card fraud scheme, while Fos- First Tee of Raritan Valley to densely populated northeast corri- payers extra money and would make gift cards and prepaid debit cards, ter, Negron Sr., Erica Williams and dor; two of America’s largest cities New Jersey competitive with more which they, in turn, used in stores Willie Williams also were indicted that are less than two hours away; and affordable tourism spots, such as Las throughout New Jersey; a search on drug charges. Take Part In ‘Live Green’ from around the world via nearby Vegas, where there is no state income of an East Orange home led to the Bail for Daniels was set at $1.2 REGION — The First Tee of caring for a golf course to both pro- international airports. With S-2721, tax and A-List “residencies” are thriv- seizure of the card-making ma- million, while Johnson, Ward, Negron Raritan Valley will participate in an tect the environment and create Sunday’s results wouldn’t be an ex- ing and growing the economy. chine as well as hundreds of gift Jr. and Negron Sr. received bails of environmental education and course healthy turf conditions. Audubon In- cards and prepaid debit cards and $1 million apiece. Bails for the other improvement program called “Live ternational will work closely with two handguns. defendants ranged from $200,000 to Green!,” developed by The First Tee The First Tee of Raritan Valley to NJ Forest Fire Service The alleged financial crimes were $700,000. in partnership with The Toro Com- identify and recommend improve- committed not only to support the First-degree crimes can yield pen- pany and Audubon International. On ments at the course. They also will Crews Battling Wildfires lifestyles of the individuals involved alties of 10 to 20 years in state prison, Saturday, September 12, 100 young provide environmental education ac- in the scheme, but also to provide for while second-degree crimes often people will have the opportunity to tivities for the participants involved. the expenses of the incarcerated result in terms of five to 10 years. learn about sustainable golf practices The First Tee of Raritan Valley In Pacific Northwest members of the 111s, such as bail while making environmental en- encourages young people to explore money, commissary accounts, and hancements to Galloping Hill Golf the health of their community and TRENTON – The Christie Admin- many weeks,” Firewarden Edwards REPORTERS NEEDED istration has sent New Jersey Forest said. “These types of mutual assistance attorneys’ fees. Current openings for reporters Course in Kenilworth. discover how they can give back and Leading members of the gang who In addition to funding the program, care for the environment. Fire Service crews and equipment to agreements are critical for helping to to cover town council, BOE, assist in the battling of wildfires that mass needed resources where they are were indicted included Elizabeth resi- and recreation commission Toro will teach the young people For more information, visit dents Gregory Torres, aka “Young participating about the science of thefirstteerv.org. are raging across parts of the Pacific most needed during major disasters.” meetings. We seek community- Northwest, Department of Environ- The U.S. Forest Service has pro- Hood,” 20; Arthur Negron, Jr., aka minded, detail-oriented writers “Smooth,” 24; Walter Daniels, aka mental Protection (DEP) Commis- vided resources to New Jersey in the with professional demeanor sioner Bob Martin has announced. past to assist in clearing of downed “S.K.,” 25; Malcolm Cooks, aka needed. Must be able to meet “Cool C,” 26; and Lamont Johnson, The Forest Fire Service is dispatch- trees resulting from major storms, most deadlines, know how to write a Presidential Primary ing a total of 32 firefighters and three recently after Superstorm Sandy aka “Fatty-O,” 27; plus Abdul Ward, lead, and take an active interest aka “Three Shot,” 24, of Plainfield, wildfire trucks, known as Type 4 en- knocked down countless trees in Oc- in a regular beat in order to gines, which are specifically equipped tober 2012. The U.S. Forest Service and Shakir Scott, aka “Beezy,” 30, of develop news stories. Great for Schedule Announced Newark. All seven defendants were to pump water in remote fire areas. will be reimbursing the state for all stay-at-home moms, a second These resources are being sent to fight costs associated with the deployment indicted on charges of first-degree income or just for those who The following is the Presidential Illinois, and Missouri racketeering conspiracy and other wildfires in Oregon, Idaho and Mon- of crews to the fires in the Pacific love to write. E-mail resume Primary schedule for 2016.Caucuses Tuesday, March 22, Arizona and tana as part of a cooperative aid agree- Northwest. Fire crews are being sent offenses. and clips to: are noted. Utah Negron additionally was indicted ment with the U.S. Forest Service. to a staging area in Missoula, Mont. [email protected] Monday, February 1, Iowa cau- Saturday, March 26, Hawaii cau- “Although these fires are more than for assignment. The Type 4 engines on charges of second-degree serving The Westfield Leader & cuses cus (Democrat) as a leader of organized crime, third- 2,000 miles from New Jersey, we are are being sent to the National Creek The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Tuesday, February 9, New Hamp- Tuesday, April 5, Wisconsin all neighbors and feel a deep sense of Complex fire in the Rouge-Siskiyou degree fraudulent use of a credit card, TIMES shire Primary Tuesday, April 26, Connecticut, third-degree theft by deception, third- responsibility in helping each other National Forest in Oregon. Saturday, February 20, Nevada Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania out,” Commissioner Martin said. “We All personnel assignments are ex- energet caucus (Democrat); South Carolina and Rhode Island are proud to be sending our dedicated pected to last two weeks. The engines (GOP) Tuesday, May 3, Indiana crews from the New Jersey Forest Fire will remain as long as needed, with Tuesday, February 23, Nevada cau- Tuesday, May 10, Nebraska (GOP Service to pitch in and help out fellow crews rotated as necessary. Personnel DEPENDABLE and cus (GOP) Primary) and West Virginia states under this cooperative agree- and equipment are being dispatched Saturday, February 27, South Caro- Tuesday, May 17, Kentucky and KNOWLEDGEABLE ment that has been in place since 1985.” from across the state. The assignments ADVAD EN lina (Democrat) Oregon Twenty full-time and part-time will have no impacts on the ability of agent seeks customers seeks a Tuesday, March 1 (Super Tues- Sunday, June 5, Puerto Rico employees of the New Jersey Forest the Forest Fire Service to fight any Pleease day): Alabama and Arkansas Prima- (Democrat Primary) looking for real to rele oc Fire Service flew out on Saturday. wildfires in New Jersey, according to black an ries, Colorado caucuses, and prima- Tuesday, June 7, California, Mon- Three left last Thursday. The three a press release from the Department PROTECTION and long All resp ries for Georgia and Massachusetts, tana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and wildfire engines left Friday afternoon, of Environmental Protection (DEP). Looookining Minnesota caucuses, primaries for term RELATIONSHIP. South Carolina each with a three-person crew. They The Pacific Northwest isn’t alone in North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennes- Tuesday, June 14, Washington, are driving to the fire scenes. its battle with wildfires. In fact, wild- GRANO see, Texas, Vermont and Virginia D.C. “Our crews have extensive experi- fires had burned 5.5 million acres in LOVING Saturday, March 5, Louisiana Pri- States with no firm dates: New ence in fighting volatile forest fires, the United States by the end of July, an SINGLE, ARTSY LADY SEEKS seeeks w mary and Nebraska (Democrat cau- York, North Dakota, Utah, Colorado, particularly in the fire-prone Pine Bar- area exceeding the size of New Jersey. SINGLEG ARTSY GUY. If you love cus) Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Washington, paiainting,ng decorc ating, baking and rens,” New Jersey State Firewarden Alaska has taken the biggest brunt of Tuesday, March 8, Hawaii caucus and Wyoming Bill Edwards said. “Our crews are top- the fires. Eighty-five percent of the acres Christine Cosenza, Agent Look no further. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 20, 2015 Page 3 Training For Notary Publics Law Limits Vote-By-Mail Offered By County Clerk Ballots A Person Can Transmit COUNTY – Due to overwhelming The two-hour session will begin COUNTY – Union County Clerk bearer.” demand, Union County Clerk Joanne with opening remarks and a review Joanne Rajoppi reminds county Previous state law enabled one Rajoppi has scheduled another spe- of the application process by Ms. residents that a new state law has “ballot messenger” to transmit as cial training session for persons who Rajoppi. Union County Freeholder changed the number of vote-by- many as 10 blank ballots to voters, are interested in becoming a notary Vice-Chairman Bruce H. Bergen, who mail ballots that an individual can and it enabled one “ballot bearer” to public, as well as notaries who would is a partner at the law firm of Krevsky, transmit to voters, and the number bring an unlimited number of com- like to hone and update their skills. Silber and Bergen, will present the of completed ballots that an indi- pleted ballots to the Board of Elec- The new session will be held on Fri- legal aspects of the functions of nota- vidual can bring to the Board of tions. day, September 25, from 9:30 to 11:30 ries public. Elections. The new requirements are defined a.m. in the public meeting room at “When we held our first training “The new law sets a limit of three in bill number S-685/A-4306, signed the County Administration Building, session earlier this year, the demand far on the number of ballots that one into law by Governor Chris Christie located at 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, in outstripped our capacity. It was a clear individual can transmit to voters, and on August 10. Elizabeth. Coffee and a light break- demonstration that county residents bring to the Board of Elections,” Ms. For information on vote-by-mail fast will be served. value this opportunity to learn and grow Rajoppi said. “This is the first elec- in Union County, and to download Attendance is by pre-registration professionally, and I would like to thank tion cycle with the new three-ballot the free Union County Votes mobile only, with a registration fee of $5. Vice-Chairman Bergen in advance for limit in place, so please keep that app, visit the County Clerk online at Attendance is limited to the first 75 helping to make this additional session information in mind if you are plan- ucnj.org/county-clerk or call (908) persons to register by Friday, Sep- possible,” Ms. Rajoppi said. ning to be a ballot messenger or 527-4996. tember 18. Registration forms are available “Notaries public occupy a position online at ucnj.org/county-clerk/new- of trust and integrity in our commu- jersey-notary-training. To register, Menendez Statement on U.S. nity, and this training session will send the form and a check for $5 help you engage in your duties as an payable to “Union County Clerk” to: impartial office of the State of New Office of the Union County Clerk, 2 SUPPORTING UCPAC... Elizabethtown Gas recently presented a check to the Embassy Opening in Cuba Jersey,” Ms. Rajoppi said. “I encour- Broad Street, Room 115, Elizabeth, Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) to help sponsor the 2015-2016 NEWARK – U.S. Senator Bob United States government who may age you to attend.” N.J. 07207. season. Shown at the check presentation, from left to right, are: Steve Peter, Menendez (D-N.J.) issued the fol- or may not attend this ceremony. If UCPAC marketing manager; Karin Napier, UCPAC operations manager; Len lowing statement on the U.S. em- dissent is denied in the courtyard of Cuba Abuses U.S. By Harboring Vanderwende, UCPAC chief financial officer; Ray Mikell, UCPAC director of bassy opening in Cuba on Friday: the U.S. Embassy, it will never be development; Sondra Fishinger, UCPAC Board of Trustees president, and Tina “A flag representing freedom and allowed anywhere in Cuba. These are Fugitive Cop-Killer Chesimard Earley, manager of government and community affairs, Elizabethtown Gas. liberty will rise today in a country not values I associate with the United ruled by a repressive regime that de- States. TRENTON – Assemblywoman Chesimard and other fugitives who nies its people democracy and basic “This is a one-sided deal that is a Mary Pat Angelini (R-11th, Ocean) enjoy freedom under Cuba’s veil,” Bill Opening N.J. to Biofuel human rights. This is the embodi- win for the Cuban regime and a loss said the reopening of the U.S. Em- Asw. Angelini said. ment of a wrongheaded policy that for the Cuban people... bassy in Havana, Cuba is an insult to “Cuban authorities should march Production Signed Into Law rewards the Castro regime’s brutality “The United States’ flag should the American justice system as the Chesimard into our new embassy so at the expense of the Cuban people’s only fly in Cuba when the island is Castro regime continues to harbor she can be returned to New Jersey to TRENTON – Legislation sponsored 800 jobs in related industries like right to freedom of expression and free, when dissent is embraced, and fugitive Joanne Chesimard. serve out the life sentence she deserves,” by Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi trucking and agriculture. independence. when democracy is restored.” “It is ironic that the American flag, continued Asw. Angelini, whose hus- (R-39, Westwood) and signed into “This past Sunday, Cuban agents a symbol of justice and freedom, is band is a former police officer. law this week paves the way for new Kean Tours Cape May arrested over 90 peaceful protestors, Bramnick Asks Media flying above the U.S. embassy in Chesimard was a leader of the Black jobs in the expanding biodiesel indus- and today – barely a week after this Cuba, a country harboring convicted Liberation Army when she brutally try for New Jersey workers. Brewing Company all too common demonstration of To Schedule Debates cop-killer Joanne Chesimard, who is executed a New Jersey State Trooper “The biodiesel industry is expand- CAPE MAY — Senator Tom Kean, arbitrary, heavy handed police force WESTFIELD – Assembly Repub- evading a life sentence. I remain dis- during a traffic stop on the New Jersey ing rapidly, and it is time for New Jr. joined Garden State craft brewers – Secretary of State John Kerry’s lican Leader Jon Bramnick on Mon- appointed in the Obama administra- Turnpike in 1973. She was convicted Jersey to get in on the action,” Asw. on a tour of Cape May Brewing visit to Cuba is validation of the day requested that the media sched- tion for negotiating to ‘normalize’ of first degree murder and sentenced Schepisi said. “Until now, New Jersey Company’s new facilities on Tuesday Castro regime’s repressive policies. ule debates for this year’s state as- relations with a rogue government to life in prison in 1977, but she es- was one of only two states in the U.S. to promote his three now-bipartisan He will meet Cuban officials in the sembly election. “The state assembly without demanding the return of caped in 1979 and fled to Cuba. without statutes in place for converting jobs bills that would help expand op- sunlight, but not the leaders and ac- plays a vital role as a policy making natural fats, greases and plants into portunities for New Jersey’s brewing, tivists of Cuban civil society who institution in New Jersey,” Mr. Governor Signs Bill Reforming renewable, clean biofuel in an environ- agriculture, tourism, restaurant, retail, live in the shadows and are tormented Bramnick said. “I am requesting that mentally friendly way. As there was not and transportation industries. by the state. our friends in the media schedule de- State’s Juvenile Justice System clarity as to what constituted a biodiesel S-2910 would permit local brewer- “When our flag rises in the court- bates between Democratic and Repub- fuel exemption, biodiesel businesses ies to sell their products at community yard of the U.S. Embassy in Havana, lican leadership.” TRENTON – Legislation spon- parable changes. The reforms have were reticent to invest dollars in New farm markets in municipalities that do missing will be Berta Soler of the Mr. Bramnick suggested the media sored by Assemblywoman Maria delivered measurable improvements Jersey towards this industry.” not prohibit alcoholic beverages; S- Ladies in White, UNPACU leader schedule these debates in various ar- Rodriguez-Gregg (R-8th, Camden) to the corrections systems and been According to Assembly Republi- 2911 would allow consumers to enjoy Jose Daniel Ferrer, human rights ac- eas of the state to encourage the best to relieve an overburdened crimi- deemed successful. cans, Governor Chris Christie’s sign- local food at microbreweries, while tivists like Guillermo Fariñas and access to the public. “Debates should nal justice system and rehabilitate “An overburdened corrections sys- ing of bill S-2599/A-4121 means New they visit, take a tour or sample beer; Antunez, independent journalists and focus on policy issues including pen- young offenders was signed into tem means overburdened taxpayers, Jersey is open for business. The de- and S-2912 would allow New Jersey bloggers, or bereaved family mem- sions, education funding, tax policy, law this week by Governor Chris and it is that relief that makes this velopment of just one biodiesel plant brew pubs to annually sell and distrib- bers of dissidents who deserve a bet- and municipal consolidation. The Christie. legislation a win-win package of re- can create 200 construction jobs, 35 ute up to 1,000 barrels of malt alcoholic ter future. It is shameful that on the public deserves the information and “Other states have been successful forms,” Asw. 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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — Times Since 1959 DD Legal Newspaper for the County of Union, New Jersey Bramnick Demands ‘One Seat Rides’ DDTM and for Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Garwood Diction Deception Members of: During Rush Hour for Westfield Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce More than 10 percent of riders on day hours and after 8 p.m. on week- with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association NJ Transit lines into New York City nights. Travel during the critical rush- rect. The others are made up. Are you sharp enough to discern this deception of Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey travel on the Raritan Valley Line, hour periods has yet to be addressed. diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 including Westfield commuters. Yet This issue is not only one of conve- If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 this critical rail route remains the nience. Easing the burden of the daily guess. If you get two – well-read indi- only major line to the city without trip will increase production by de- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 vidual. If you get three – word expert. If benefit of a “One Seat Ride” during creasing travel time, increase tax rev- you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at rush hour. enue, and trigger significant growth free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 After more than a decade of advo- in property values. All words and correct definitions come from the board game Diction Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. cacy, daily riders must still transfer When one-seat options were added during peak hours to a second train in to other lines home prices increased Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman Newark to get into the city, and again by an average of more than $20,000. Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER for the return trip home. Houses within walking distance of a 1. Theriomorphic – Said of gods hav- Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo Along with my colleagues Sen. station increased in excess of $30,000. ing the form of an animal COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION 2. Argali – A species of very large wild Tom Kean Jr. and Asw. Nancy Munoz, In Westfield, we have waited pa- sheep Lauren S. Barr Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly I have been collaborating with the tiently. It is time for NJ Transit to EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS 3. Ryot – A tenant farmer of India Raritan Valley Coalition to make the allow Raritan Valley Line commut- 4. Dianoetic – Capable of thought one-seat ride available to commuters ers to remain seated on the same train through logic, rather than intuitive rea- SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe from Westfield and other communi- for their ride into, and out of, the city, soning One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 ties for all trips in and out of New seven days a week. CYGNET York City. Assemblyman Jon Bramnick 1. A young swan NJ Transit has since introduced 21st Legislative District 2. A cluster of flowers in which each Trump, Sanders Surge; Are one-seat trains during off-peak mid- main and secondary stem bears a single flower Planned Parenthood Should Stop 3. In architecture, a molding of a cor- nice, the profile of which is partly con- Voters Tired of Politicians? cave and partly convex Tainting Its Other Services 4. In biology, a cell without a nucleus Although the first caucuses and primaries are running the first day of their administration – a Planned Parenthood can end the ued government funding contingent THROE six months away, polls show that non-politi- President that can be trusted – a President that current controversy by announcing a upon this separation of services. Make 1. Skylight that admits or deflects light separation into two organizations – each Senator and Congressman/Con- 2. A manrope beside a ladder cians are surging while the politicians are losing will surround him(her)self with good people one to provide all health care services gresswoman declare if their defini- 3. A sort of coarse canvas ground. CNN’s latest poll shows Donald Trump and make competent cabinet appointments – a 4. To put in agony it currently provides except its abor- tion of women’s health care protects TIMARAU now leads in Iowa with 22 percent, followed by President that has not sold out to special inter- tion services and programs. all life, including those defenseless 1. A courlan, a bird found in the West retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson at 14 percent ests and foreign donors... The new organization would pro- in the womb. Indies and Florida among likely voters. However, Governor Scott A President that will uphold the Oath of Of- vide its current abortion programs Should we not be more outraged 2. A small stocky Philippine buffalo and services. that innocent children are not safe in 3. A small flying squirrel, native to Walker has fallen from first to third place with 9 fice! There would be no sharing of fa- their mother’s womb than we have Northern Europe percent and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush Perhaps the Presidential candidates should cilities, employees, budgets or any been over Cecil the Lion being lured 4. A shoemaker is at only 5 percent, with six candidates in front propose who their appointments may be. other aspect of the current programs out of his sanctuary to become HUGUENOT and services between the organiza- someone’s trophy? 1. Of the sea or ocean of him. Iowa holds their caucuses on Tuesday, Does the country really want another Bush or 2. An ancient Greek sailor in the mili- February 1. Clinton to occupy The White House? tions. Since this would only impact 3 It is time for Planned Parenthood tary On the Democratic side, Independent Demo- Looking at the New Jersey gubernatorial race percent of their current services to stop letting 3 percent of its services 3. A French Protestant of the 16th and Planned Parenthood should not find taint the other 97 percent it provides 17th centuries crat Bernie Sanders, a senator representing Ver- in 2017, a number politicians are gearing up to this to be a hard decision. either voluntarily or by government 4. A sharp spear used in harpooning mont, has surged ahead of former Secretary of be New Jersey’s highest elected official. Among If Planned Parenthood will not mandate. sea turtles State Hillary Clinton in Vermont, 44 to 37 per- those mentioned as likely candidates are Sena- voluntarily separate, our “Political Tom Madaras cent, in a new Franklin Pierce University/Bos- tor Ray Lesniak (D-20th, Elizabeth), Senate Leaders” in the Senate and House of Westfield Letters to ton Globe poll. The Boston Globe, in its report, President Steve Sweeney (D-3rd, Gloucester) Representatives should make contin- the Editor said Mrs. Clinton had been considered a lock to and Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick Is Mayor Glover’s Mobile Office win the primary. Mr. Sanders trailed Mrs. Clinton, of Westfield. Maybe some non-politicians such Westfield Historical 44 to 8 percent, in a March Franklin Pierce/ as business leaders will run in the 2017 June Better Than Councilman Jones’? Soc. History of Paris Herald poll. Primary Election. Last week’s front page story in The For those who may not know Coun- The Westfield Historical Society It seems that voters are tired of political spin We look forward to spirited debates through- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times, Coun- cilman Jones, beware that his mobile will be hosting Robert Wendel who by professional politicians and their handlers. out the presidential campaign leading up to next cilman Jones’ constituent mobile of- office is nothing more than a political will speak about the history of Paris Although Mr. Sanders is a senator, he is an summer’s conventions. Until then, the focus fice should not fool anyone. He show tied to next year’s local elec- on September 2 at noon at Echo Lake blames the low turnout of interested tion. Mr. Jones, let me suggest that Country Club, 515 Springfield Av- admitted socialist and attracted upwards of seems to be on entertainment and the polls with citizens was due to the hot weather you and more importantly our town enue Westfield. 28,000 attendees at and event, more than any only a few candidates daring to discuss real and that people were at the beach, yet would be better served if you finally, The history of Paris spans the ages other presidential candidate. solutions to the nation’s challenges – and many Mayor Glover’s mobile office around after your nearly three unproductive from the foundations of man in Eu- In our view, we need a President whose back- of the potential voters don’t want to hear the town was as usual, very active meet- years of service in office, please put rope through to today. Robert will be ground will enable him or her to hit the ground truth or are oblivious. ing with citizens as he usually does to Scotch Plains ahead of the partisan discussing how the city sprung from hear their issues and concerns, pro- mean-spirited political agenda of your the marshes next to the Seine River viding information on what’s new Tea Party bosses. through the help of its earliest tribes locally, while promoting our town- Kimberly Nix to the Roman conquest of the city Bad Behavior of Pro Athletes Can ship in a positive way. Scotch Plains during the expansion of the Roman Empire. Paris continued as one of the major centers of culture during the Incredibly, Tis The Season of Silliness Middle Ages and throughout the Re- Disappoint, Confuse Young Fans naissance. Pivotal as a platform for The past few years have seen multiple profes- troubling about these incidents occurring in the For Presidential Candidates on TV the French Revolution, and celebrated Never mind that the world is in This is not work for amateurs! Co- so adeptly in the Broadway show, sional athletes either being accused or found sports world, besides their impact on the people flames! China’s military prowess lumbia University’s Richard Neustadt Les Misérables; Paris holds its place guilty of criminal offenses, ethics transgres- directly involved, is that so many young people grows by the day. ISIL threatens. Iran in his landmark book “Presidential as the epicenter of the world’s politi- sions or unsportsmanlike behavior inside or look up to professional athletes as role models. closes in on becoming a nuclear Power and the Modern Presidents” cal, cultural and economic theaters. outside of an arena. Young fans eagerly cheer from stadium stands, power. The American economy re- asserted, “The presidency is not a Robert Wendel has a diverse back- The latest to make headlines: Jets linebacker don caps and jerseys with the names of their mains weak. Infrastructure decays. place for amateurs.” ground, having worked in the insur- Veterans are not being treated. Pov- Yet Presidential candidates are not ance industry for over 25 years in a Ikemefuna “IK” Enemkpali breaking teammate favorite players, seek autographs and hang post- erty remains largely intractable. The asked to have basic knowledge of variety of positions. Robert’s skills Geno Smith’s jaw during a locker-room alterca- ers on their bedroom walls. They dream of some fdederal debt is astronomical. American and world history, constitu- were honed as a product manage- tion earlier this month over $600 Enemkpali day following in the footsteps of their heroes; Incredibly, tis the season of silli- tional law, economics, political theory, ment expert in charge of over $130 claimed the quarterback owed him. The incident when their heroes engage in criminal or unethi- ness! Presidential candidates go on and geopolitics and the skills to work million insurance portfolio and lead resulted in Enemkpali being released by the cal conduct, it can leave their young admirers late night television comedy shows! with a recalcitrant Congress, to man- developer of computerized workflow Who could imagine war-time British age the sprawling federal bureaucracy, management systems. Robert blended team, only to be picked up the following day by disappointed and confused. Prime Minister Winston S. Churchill to plan and execute military strategy, his technical skills and product man- the Buffalo Bills, whose head coach, Rex Ryan, How can parents, teachers and coaches ad- appearing on comedy shows? Or and to negotiate treaties. agement expertise that would even- formerly coached the Jets. Smith, meanwhile, is dress these situations with impressionable President Abraham Lincoln? Or The Presidency is about the seri- tually lead him to a career at Deloitte expected to be off the playing field for six to 10 youngsters? We believe they should tailor their George Washington, who as Presi- ous matters - the life and death mat- Consulting building predictive mod- weeks. responses according to the circumstances. If an dent thought it undignified even to ters - that determine our future! And els for the insurance industry. Robert’s shake hands. indeed the future of the world! first love, however, is history initi- While Enemkpali has apologized for his ac- athlete — or anyone the child looks up to, for Political pundits treat Presidential We had best know in this time of ated by his position as assistant man- tions, we find it disheartening that so many high- that matter — has committed a crime or ethics candidates as if they were racing at troubles what is most important when ager at the Pabst Mansion in college profile athletes have become embroiled either in violation, it should be explained in age-appro- Churchill Downs! Who’s in the lead? we view the parade of Presidential where he received his double major legal trouble or assorted other types of scandal, priate terms why what that person did was By how much? Who is coming up candidates! Our very lives may de- in French and political science from ranging from assault charges to philandering to wrong and the penalties he or she may face. It from behind? Who is going all out? pend on this! Marquette University. Robert now Who has just the right chart? How Alexander Hamilton in Federalist works with his wife in their invest- use of performance-enhancing drugs, among also may be emphasized that once the individual many are in the field? Who is solid? Papers 68 hoped that “the office of ment advisory consultancy and cur- other crimes or moral lapses. has paid the penalty for wrongdoing, he or she Who will be ahead in the final stretch? President will never fall to the lot of rently serves as vice-president of com- Such behavior is not exclusive to professional may have a second chance at personal and/or Sound bites and clever advertise- any man who is not in an eminent munity relations on the board of the sports, of course. Many politicians, entertainers professional redemption. 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Small wood- Garwood BOE (Three seats, each Read Editions for the Present Year and wildlife habitat. lands with a mix of tree species are 3-yr. terms). Only one candidate. Read Editions for the Year (from 2000 to the present, enter 4-digit number) “A landscape without insects and often less susceptible to pest out- Cranford Committee (One seat, microorganisms would be a very un- breaks than woods with a single spe- 3-yr. term). Read Editions for the Decade (Select the decade) healthy environment,” notes Tchukki cies. Cranford BOE (Three seats, each Andersen, staff arborist for the Tree A diversity of tree ages also re- 3-yr. terms; One seat, 1-yr. unex- Search (numbers are enabled), recent is updated weekly. Care Industry Association. “The trick duces the risk of pest outbreaks. pired). Insufficient candidates. 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Trees un- lican Leader Jon Bramnick on Mon- Frequently Asked Questions: make these outbreaks more severe. A der stress are more likely to be at- day requested that the media sched- 1. The newspaper page is too big to print. How can I print just the area I want? homeowner, with guidance regard- tacked by pests.” ule debates for this year’s state as- Answer: You need to install software on your computer to crop and edit pdf files, or you can purchase this service from us. ing the use and importance of IPM, The first clues of a tree health prob- sembly election. 2. My printout of the photo I want is not HiRes. How do I improve this? Answer: The online files are web resolution. HiRes prints and files can be purchased from us. Use HiGloss print paper; Use retail print service. can often lessen pests’ impact lo- lem may be symptoms such as yel- “The state assembly plays a vital 3. I have a lot of research to do with the archives. Is there any way to speed this up? cally. 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Expanding Cape May Brewery “Debates should focus on policy issues including pensions, education The Westfield Leader & The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times AREA — Senator Tom Kean (R- three proposals bring about new market- PO Box 250, 251 North Ave. West, Westfield, NJ 07091 Westfield) joined Garden State craft brew- ing opportunities for New Jersey’s bur- funding, tax policy, and municipal Tel 908 232-4407; fax 908 232-0473 contact [email protected] ers on a tour of Cape May Brewing geoning craft beer industry, but afford consolidation,” Mr. Bramnick con- copyright 2015 - www.goleader.com Company’s new facilities to promote his other local industries the ability to capi- tinued. “The public deserves the in- three now-bipartisan jobs bills that would talize on the growing attention being paid formation and the media has the abil- help expand opportunities for New to our homegrown microbreweries and ity to hold these forums.” Jersey’s brewing, agriculture, tourism, brewpubs.” restaurant, retail, and transportation in- Senator Kean was a prime sponsor of dustries. bipartisan legislation signed in 2012 to Summit Parking Deck “I’m proud to have the support of New modernize New Jersey laws for both Jersey’s brewpubs, microbreweries and microbreweries and brewpubs. Among Gets Maintenance farmers in pushing this timely legislation its numerous provisions, the law allows SUMMIT – The City of Summit High Yield to help grow multiple sectors of New brewpubs to produce 10,000 barrels a Parking Services Agency is announc- Jersey’s economy and create new em- year and open up to 10 locations each. ing the closure of the Tier Garage lo- ployment and tourism opportunities,” Mr, For microbreweries, including Cape May cated at 444 A Springfield Avenue in Kean said. “These three bills will draw Brewing, that law has brought about new Summit beginning on Saturday, August Money Market more people to our attractions and elimi- sales and marketing opportunities by al- 29 at 8 p.m. through Sunday, August 30 nate prohibitions on how breweries can lowing these homegrown small busi- at 8 p.m. for routine power washing open, develop and expand. They will nesses the opportunity to offer their prod- maintenance. The garage will also be double-up on the vast successes of my ucts as part of brewery tours and for off- closed on Saturday, September 5 at 8 bipartisan brewing legislation that was site consumption. p.m. through Sunday, September 6 at 8 enacted in 2012.” “Cape May Brewing Company is a p.m. for additional power washing. % In short, Senator Kean’s S-2910 would shining example of the good that happens permit local breweries to sell their prod- when we address antiquated laws and The Parking Services Agency re- ucts at community farm markets in mu- regulations to create more opportunities quests that motorists park vehicles in nicipalities that do not prohibit alcoholic and grow our economy,” Mr. Kean said. the Post Office lot 10 or Chestnut Street APY(2) beverages; S-2911 would allow consum- “Since 2012, they have grown from one lot 11 during the maintenance work and 1.00 ers to enjoy local food at microbreweries, employee to 36 employees and counting apologizes for any inconvenience it may while they visit, take a tour or sample with extraordinary new facilities.” cause. 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Page 6 Thursday, August 20, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Barbara M. Doane, 82, Teacher, Active Arthur ‘Artie’ Dorie, 78, Contractor; In Church, Woman’s Club, Museum – Obituaries – Enjoyed Traveling the World Barbara Mignon Doane, 82, of Westfield, N.J. and continued her Michele Ocheltree, 55, Devoted To Her Arthur Charles “Artie” Dorie, 78, finds. Basking Ridge and Beachwood, world travels. of Westfield passed away on Mon- A beloved father, grandfather and N.J., died on Sunday, July 26, 2015, Miss Doane was a lifetime mem- Family, Was Union Catholic Alumna day, August 17, 2015, at his resi- friend, Artie will be remembered for at Fellowship Village. ber of The Presbyterian Church in dence. He leaves behind his son, Scott being kind, talented, hardworking, and Miss Doane was born in Westfield. She also was a member Michele A. Ocheltree, 55, of Exton, family. As a wife she had many years Dorie, and Scott’s wife, Sharon; four a “rebel.” Artie was a good man, and a Cranford, N.J. and lived in of the Woman’s Club of Westfield, Pa. passed away on Friday, August of fun with her husband, making fond grandchildren, great-grandchildren, free spirit, with a passion for life. Westfield until her move to Bask- Beachwood Yacht Club, a docent 14, 2015, at Neighborhood Hospice memories together. and many friends. He was preceded His visitation and life celebration ing Ridge in 2006. at the Miller-Cory House Museum, of West Chester. She was the beloved In addition to her husband, Michele in death by his son, Bruce Dorie. will be today, Thursday, August 20, A graduate of Westfield High and an honored member of the wife of Kevin S. is survived by her son, After serving four years in the U.S. from 6 to 9 p.m., at Gray Funeral School, Class of 1950, she went on Doane Family Association of Ocheltree, with whom David J., of Atlanta, Ga., Air Force, Artie spent most of his life Directors, 318 East Broad Street, to receive her Bachelor of Arts America. she would have cel- and her daughter, Katie working with his hands. A general Westfield, N.J. Please go to degree from Bates College, Predeceased by her parents, Rob- ebrated her 31st anni- L., of Philadelphia. contractor, he was an extremely www.grayfuneralhomes.com to view Lewiston, Me., in 1954 and her ert Van Norden Doane and Mignon versary in September. Her Mass of Christian skilled carpenter, wood carver, ma- a tribute of Artie’s life. Master of Arts degree from Embree Doane, Miss Doane is sur- Born in Lancaster, Burial will be celebrated son and landscaper. He enjoyed trav- August 20, 2015 Montclair State College in 1965. vived by cousins Colin Doane, Alan Pa., she was the daugh- at 11 a.m. tomorrow, Fri- eling the world and discovering rare In 1958, Miss Doane joined the Embree and Diane Buckley. ter of the late Urban J. day, August 21, 2015, at staff at Middletown Township High Interment was at Fairview Cem- and Margaret A. Ss. Philip & James Church, School, teaching Civics and Latin etery in Westfield. (McDermitt) Beas. 107 N. Ship Road, Exton, American History. In September, A memorial service will be held Michele was a 1978 Pa., where family and 1960, Miss Doane joined the staff at The Presbyterian Church in graduate of Union friends may call from 9:45 IN SESSION of Arthur L. Johnson Regional Westfield on Wednesday, August Catholic Regional High to 10:45 a.m. A visitation 26, 2015, at 1 p.m. High School in Clark, where she School in Scotch Plains, Michele A. Ocheltree also will be held today, Those Afflicted With PTSD taught Social Studies until her re- Arrangements were handled by N.J. After high school, Thursday, August 20, tirement in 1990. Gray Funeral Directors, 318 East she went on to earn a bachelor’s de- 2015, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the James J. In her retirement, Miss Doane Broad Street, Westfield, N.J. gree in mathematics and social work Terry Funeral Home, 736 E. Lancaster Do Not Need to Suffer Alone worked with the TOPS program at August 20, 2015 from the University of Scranton. Avenue, Downingtown, Pa. Interment The Presbyterian Church in Michele dedicated her life to her will be in Oaklands Cemetery, West By Carol Pedro, Exec. Dir. children and was a stay-at-home Chester. Youth & Family Counseling Service mom. After her children were grown In lieu of flowers, memorial con- she enjoyed working for Giant Food tributions may be made in Michele’s Coach) are able to help minimize or memory to the American Cancer So- As you walk down a local street F-SP Service League Shop Stores as a pricing coordinator. She enjoying the weather, the sights and manage symptoms. Supportive fam- was very outgoing, willing to start a ciety, 1626 Locust Street, Philadel- sounds, you go through the little ily and friends and avoidance of conversation with anyone she met. phia, Pa. 19103. alcohol and drugs also help alleviate To send online condolences, please park with benches under the over- Slates End-of-Summer Sales She was a best friend to her children pass and past several parked cars symptoms. thrift shop. Interested persons also and was always a call away, available visit www.jamesterryfuneralhome.com. SCOTCH PLAINS — The August 20, 2015 and vans. Up ahead you see a group Some facts based on the U.S. popu- Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service are invited to check out the Service at a moment’s notice to friends and of four young adults talking. Pretty lation: League’s Thrift Shop, located at 1741 League’s new Facebook page, harmless, right? Just an ordinary day, Seven to 8 percent of the popula- East Second Street, Scotch Plains, is “Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service right? Wrong… if you are someone tion will have PTSD at some point in holding half-price sales through to- League,” and give it a “Like.” suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress their lives morrow, Friday, August 21. Thrift shop hours are Tuesday Disorder (PTSD), this can be any- Eight million adults have PTSD The shop’s popular Bag Sale will through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 thing but a serene, peaceful, calm- during a given year be held this Saturday, August 22, p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to ing experience. Dealing with this The numbers of veterans with through the following Saturday, 1 p.m. Donations are always wel- same experience may instead be PTSD varies by service era but range August 29. Customers can fill come during business hours. Free something like this… from about 12 percent of Gulf War brown supermarket paper bags, parking is available on the street There is a sniper on top of the veterans to about 15 percent of Viet- which will be provided, for $5 each. and in the rear of the building. overpass, an IED (improvised ex- nam veterans There is no limit to the number of Visitors may enter the parking lot plosive device) near the park bench, If you or someone you know is bags one can purchase. If mer- via Willow Avenue. or one of these “guys” could be a suffering, there is no need to suffer chandise is too large to fit into the suicide bomber. The sound of a car alone. PTSD does not “go away” or bag, the item will sell for half- Program to Focus backfiring could sound like gun shots “cure itself.” Everyone deserves the price. Customers are asked to re- and the birds singing like bombs best quality of life possible. Accept- frain from overstuffing bags. On Healthy Living whistling toward you. Not so peace- ing treatment is a big step in the right Following the Bag Sale, the shop CRANFORD — Harriet Linder, a ful, not so enjoyable… in fact terri- direction…reach out. will be closed for restocking with natural health coach and educator, SUMMER MISSION...For their summer mission trip, youth and adults from the fying. Here are some places to start: Back-to-School, early fall cloth- will lead a program on “Ten Tips for Willow Grove Presbyterian Church and St. John’s Baptist Church, both of Scotch PTSD is an anxiety disorder de- 911 or ER for Crisis ing, accessories and household Healthy Living” on Wednesday, Sep- Plains, traveled to Stony Point, N.Y. to work on projects benefiting the homeless. veloped by some people, often in the 1-(800) 273-8255 Suicide Preven- items. The thrift shop will reopen tember 16, at the Cranford Commu- military, who have had or witnessed tion Lifeline Tuesday, September 8. nity Center. It will begin at 7:30 p.m. an event that caused or threatened to Press 1 or TEXT 838255 The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Ser- Sponsored by the Cranford Public Youth Group Mission Trip cause serious harm or death. Symp- Find a therapist: 1-(800) 662- vice League is an all-volunteer, non- Library, this program is offered free of toms include: “feeling on edge,” in- HELP (4357) profit organization that has served charge and all are welcome. The Focuses on Aiding Homeless tense worry or guilt or avoidance of For assistance, call 24 hours a day. the local communities since 1974. Cranford Community Center is lo- thoughts and situations that remind Contact Bravest First Program Since its founding, the League has cated at 220 Walnut Avenue, Cranford. SCOTCH PLAINS — Youth and Grove Church and a trip partici- them of the trauma. Recurring through Youth and Family Counsel- donated $1.1 million to benefit lo- Ms. Linder will provide 10 easy adults from the Willow Grove Pres- pant. memories of the event cause terror, ing Service cal causes. Anyone interested in health and lifestyle tips to help partici- byterian Church and St. John’s Bap- Throughout the year the Willow with cold sweats, trembling and un- The pain can stop anytime you learning more about the League or pants increase their energy and vitality. tist Church, both of Scotch Plains, Grove SIXTEEN13 youth group bearable anxiety. choose — let the pain stop here and League membership is invited to For more information about up- drove to Stony Point Center in Stony raises funds for the mission trip and When treating veterans suffering now. call (908) 322-5420, visit the coming library programs, go to Point, N.Y. July 16 for their annual other service projects by hosting with PTSD, I can see they are living Carol M. Pedro is a licensed thera- organization’s website at cranford.com/library and click on the service mission trip, which lasted brunches for the congregation, mak- this real nightmare. It can be devas- pist at Youth and Family Counseling scotchplainsthriftshop.weebly.com Events & Programs tab at the top of four days. ing and selling birthday cakes, and tating to them every day. Fortunately, Service, 233 Prospect Street, or to speak to any volunteers at the the page. On Friday morning the group vol- seeking donations. there are treatments available. Westfield, N.J., (908) 233-2042. unteered in The Rockland Inter- For more information, contact the Therapy, medication, support Website: yfcsnj.org. faith Breakfast Program which is Willow Grove Presbyterian Church groups, and a mobile app (PTSD Westfield Library to Feature housed in the United Church of office at (908) 232-5678 or visit Spring Valley in Spring Valley, N.Y. willowgrovechurch.org. The church Doo-Wop Program Aug. 26 A free, volunteer-run program sup- is located at 1961 Raritan Road, VACNJ to Screen Movies ported by Christian, Jewish and Scotch Plains, near the south-side WESTFIELD — The Westfield Science degree from Rhode Island Muslim congregations, it provides soccer field and firehouse off South Memorial Library will offer a pro- College and a Master of Science a hot breakfast and bagged lunch to Martine Avenue. Highlighting Topic of Race gram entitled “Doo-Wop Around degree in Education from Queens anyone who comes there. The pro- the World” on Wednesday, August College in New York City. She has gram serves a diverse population Library Plans Return SUMMIT — The Visual Arts Cen- It runs 130 minutes. 26, at 7 p.m. The library is located more than 25 years experience as an from Spring Valley as well as the ter of New Jersey (VACNJ) is pre- The 2011 movie The Help will be at 550 East Broad Street. educator and administrator in Con- homeless in Rockland, who are Of Books & Bagels senting the third season of its Talk- featured the following Wednesday, Presenters Charlie and Pamela necticut, New York and Rhode Is- brought in to have a hot meal and CRANFORD — Following its ing Pictures Film Series, with the October 14, also at 7 p.m. Set in Horner of Classic Urban Harmony land. She is a skilled researcher in place to eat. summer break, Books & Bagels, theme this season being “The Rep- Mississippi during the 1960s, this will discuss doo-wop groups from the fields of rhythm and blues, early The group also volunteered with the Cranford Public Library’s resentation of Race in Film.” film follows southern society girl France, Spain, Jamaica, England, rock and roll and doo-wop vocal the Helping Hands Clothes Closet monthly book chat program for To Kill a Mockingbird, the 1962 and aspiring writer Skeeter (Emma Russia, Japan and Germany and harmony. Her experience in devel- of Spring Valley. Packages of men’s adults, will resume on Saturday, film adaptation of Harper Lee’s Stone) as she interviews the black present music and videos. oping educational courses and pro- socks and underwear, which had September 12, at 10:15 a.m. It will Pulitzer Prize-winning autobio- women who have spent their lives Mr. Horner earned his Doctoral grams and in organizing and pre- been donated by the Willow Grove take place in the library’s Raddin graphical novel, will be presented taking care of prominent southern degree from the University of Penn- senting workshops makes her a val- Church congregation, were pre- Room. The library is located at 224 on Wednesday, October 7, at 7 p.m. families. Octavia Spencer won an sylvania and has been totally im- ued member of the Classic Urban sented. Participants spent time or- Walnut Avenue. Set in a small Alabama town in the Academy Award for Best Support- mersed in the fields of rhythm and Harmony LLC team. She also is a ganizing and sorting donated sum- The program format is simple. 1930s, the story focuses on scrupu- ing Actress for her role in the film, blues, doo-wop, soul and spiritual freelance writer and concert reviewer mer and winter clothes. People may Participants are asked to bring a few lously honest, highly-respected law- which runs 146 minutes. music since he first began collecting in the field of group harmony. come there to find clothes for job of their favorite books and tell the yer Atticus Finch, portrayed by Gre- Both films will be shown in the records at the age of 11. That collec- This program is free and open to interviews and to stock up on basic other members of the group what gory Peck, who defends an Afri- VACNJ’s Eisenberg Gallery. Ad- tion has now grown to more than Westfield Memorial Library and toiletries. they like about them. The books can can-American man accused of rap- mission is $5 and free for members. 50,000 records. He has produced and MURAL cardholders. MURAL While staying at the Stony Point be new or old, fiction or non-fiction, ing a white woman. The film won The VACNJ is located at 68 Elm emceed more than a half-dozen a cardholders belong to the 43 libraries Conference Center, the group classic or contemporary. Academy Awards for Best Actor Street, Summit. For further infor- cappella stage shows and is largely that are part of the Middlesex Union worked on various projects. Some Sessions are one hour in length. (Gregory Peck), Best Adapted mation, call (908) 273-9121 or visit credited for the resurgence in doo- Reciprocal Agreement Libraries. To repainted entry areas of dormitory There is no required reading, and Screenplay and Best Art Direction. artcenternj.org. wop music in the Philadelphia area see if their library participates, indi- buildings while others updated attendees will have the opportunity that began in the late 1970s and con- viduals may visit wmlnj.org and click guest manuals. Stony Point offers to learn about books recommended tinues today. He has served on the on the “About Us” tab. To register for locally-sourced food, simple ac- by other group members. Refresh- board of directors of the United In- the program, visit wmlnj.org and click commodations, sustainable values ments will be served, courtesy of Community Garage Sale Set Group Harmony Association’s Hall on the Online Calendar, or call (908) and a spirit of hospitality. the Friends of the Cranford Public of Fame, and was president and co- 789-4090, option 0. “The teenagers who went on the Library. Registration is not required. In Kenilworth Oct. 10-11 founder of the Mills Brothers Soci- trip deepened their sense of empa- Anyone with questions about Books ety. Mr. Horner was awarded the Soul Cruisers Due thy for people who struggle with & Bagels is asked to contact Pro- KENILWORTH — A Florist, 13 N. 20th Street, after Philadelphia Group Harmony poverty, deepened their awareness gram Coordinator Sally Hanford at Communitywide Garage Sale will Wednesday, October 7. The listing Association’s only Lifetime Achieve- At Echo Lake Park of causes of homelessness, and (908) 709-7272, extension no. 2104, be held in Kenilworth on Saturday also will be posted on the Borough ment Award and also received a Life- MOUNTAINSIDE — The final deepened their commitment to be- or at [email protected]. and Sunday, October 10 and 11. of Kenilworth website: time Achievement Award at the first- Union County Summer Arts Festival ing people of compassion and ac- To see what else is coming up at This major event, sponsored by the kenilworthborough.com. ever Philadelphia Doo-Wop Festival. concert for 2015 will take place on tion. I am inspired by these teenag- the library, go to cranford.com/li- Kenilworth Historical Society, will Communitywide Garage Sale Ms. Horner earned a Bachelor of Wednesday, August 26, with the Sen- ers,” said the Reverend Cynthia brary and click on the Events & take place, rain or shine, between 9 registration forms with instructions sational Soul Cruisers taking the stage Cochran-Carney, pastor of Willow Programs tab at the top of the page. a.m. and 4 p.m. each day. may be obtained at the Kenilworth MASTER at 7:30 p.m. The free concert series, Nearly 200 residences participated Borough Clerk’s Office/Borough presented by the Union County Board Old Guard to Hear About in Kenilworth’s Communitywide Hall, Kenilworth Public Library, Es- MEMORIALS of Chosen Freeholders and sponsored Garage Sale last fall, and this year’s pecially Yours Florist and on the by ConnectOne Bank, will take place participation is expected to equal or Borough of Kenilworth website. 524 Central Avenue at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside. exceed that of last year, according to The registration deadline is Thurs- The Sensational Soul Cruisers, fea- China, Tibet, Dalai Lama Westfield, NJ (908) 233-2350 the historical society. day, October 1. For further infor- turing four vocalists backed up by an SUMMIT — Elizabeth Downing, Moslem minority and other aspects Residents who register and pay a mation, call (908) 709-0434. www.mastermemorials.com 11-man horn group, pays tribute to a frequent traveler to China and of Chinese culture. $12 fee to hold a garage sale at their The Kenilworth Historical Society classic performers from Otis Redding teacher of Mandarin for 35 years, All active men age 50 and older are home anytime during that weekend is sponsoring the Communitywide and the Drifters to Barry White and will speak to the Old Guard of Sum- invited to attend the Tuesday morn- will receive a certificate represent- Garage Sale as a service to the com- the Commodores. Attendees are in- mit at its Tuesday, August 25 meet- ing meetings of the Summit Area Old ing the borough’s permission to pro- munity. Any proceeds after borough vited to pack a picnic basket, bring ing. Her subject will be “China, Ti- Guard. Meetings are held at the New ceed and will benefit from the permit fees, advertising and other lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the betan Buddhism and the Dalai Providence Municipal Center, located Kenilworth Historical Society’s related costs are paid will benefit the Designer • Builders of fine music. Refreshments and snacks also Lama.” at 360 Elkwood Avenue, New Provi- statewide advertising of the organization’s ongoing fund-raising MONUMENTS will be available from vendors. Despite the efforts of the Chinese dence. A coffee hour starts at 9:15 communitywide event via major campaign to help defray the cost of MARKERS Once again, UC Get Fit Yoga in the government, Tibet remains only par- a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. business newspapers, websites and promi- an elevator that makes the newly- MAUSOLEUMS Park, a Union County Freeholder ini- tially integrated into the Chinese na- meeting brightened by singing and nently-placed signage and fliers. restored Oswald J. Nitschke House tiative, will be part of the Wednesday tion. The Dalai Lama remains be- humor. Guest speakers begin their The addresses of registered par- “living history” museum and cul- Lettered • Cleaned night pre-concert schedule, with yond government control. Addition- talk at 10:30 a.m. ticipating residences will be in- tural arts center fully accessible to House Yoga of Kenilworth present- ally, China has significant minority Old Guard members participate in cluded in a Kenilworth everyone. Tim Doerr ing a free community class from 6:30 populations, including Tibetans and sports, bridge, hikes, trips, plays, Communitywide Garage Sale list- The Kenilworth Historical Soci- to 7:15 p.m. Interested persons should the mostly Moslem Uyghurs, occu- concerts and other cultural events. ing and map that will be available ety is an independent, unpaid vol- Sally Bauer Doerr bring a mat or beach towel. (established 1939) pying one-third of its land area. For more information, call Jim Hewitt in quantity, free of charge, at the unteer-based, non-profit, tax-ex- For rain information, call the Union During much of her career, Ms. at (908) 233-5507 or log onto the Kenilworth A&P Customer Service empt, 501(c)(3) organization dedi- Also: 300 Rt. 37 East County Department of Parks and Downing visited China nearly every website summitoldguard.org. Desk, 801 Boulevard; Borough cated to the research, preservation Toms River, NJ Recreation at (908) 558-4079 after summer and speaks the native lan- Clerk’s Office, 567 Boulevard; and interpretation of the Oswald J. 3:30 p.m. on the day of the concert or guage. She will speak on Tibetan Kenilworth Public Library, 548 Nitschke House, local history and (732) 349-2350 visit ucnj.org. Buddhism, on the Dalai Lama, the www.goleader.com Boulevard, and Especially Yours culture. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 20, 2015 Page 7 FCC Youth Return From Fanwood Presb. to Welcome Chicago Mission Trip New Music Director Sept. 6 WESTFIELD — The First Con- associate minister, and Joe Regan, FANWOOD — The Fanwood Pres- under the direction of acclaimed con- gregational Church (FCC) of assistant music director. Chaper- byterian Church, located at 74 South ductors Robert Shaw, Kurt Masur Westfield recently welcomed home ones included Cindy and Kelsey Martine Avenue, will welcome and Wolfgang Sawallisch. the participants in its annual mis- Boyea, Geoff Marino, Anna Marcello Velame as director of music Mr. Velame has conducted major sion trip, a week of volunteerism Rehwinkel, Denise Schifando, on Sunday, September 6. choral and orchestral works, both in and fellowship that has become a Katharine Shirley, Jodi Traina and “We are so blessed to have found and outside the church. He also has summer tradition. Debra Volz. Student representatives the person with the perfect gifts and prepared choral works such as More than 30 church representa- included Samantha Gorman, Lau- experience to lead our choirs, praise Beethoven’s Mass in C for perfor- tives, including middle- and senior- rel and Joey Elkin, Dylan Voltz of band and congregation in joyful and mances at Carnegie Hall and con- high school students, friends, clergy Fanwood and Zack Volz of wondrous 21st-century worship,” said ducted the ALLEGRO1 chorus in members and chaperones, traveled Kenilworth, and Mike Bonnell, Ani the Reverend David Jahnke, pastor. performances in several venues in to Chicago, Ill. to work with Discov- Hsu Obrock, Elizabeth and Will- Mr. Velame holds an undergradu- New Jersey. Additionally, he is a ering Opportunities for Outreach and iam Rehwinkel, Isaac and Taylor ate degree from Westminster Choir music teacher at Shark River Elemen- Reflection (DOOR), a faith-based Scott, and Kate and Maggie Traina College in Princeton, where he was tary School. organization that stresses local im- of Scotch Plains. Westfield resi- awarded the Alexander McCurdy “It is a great honor to be called to mersion while working with inner- dents included Charlotte, Ceci and Organ Scholarship, and he has stud- our Lord’s service at Fanwood Pres- city communities. Their trip spanned Nattie Fountain-Jardim, Samantha ied at the Juilliard School of Music. byterian Church. I am looking for- the week of July 19 to 25. Gargiulo, Isabella Gelfand, Alison He has appeared as guest conductor ward to starting our journey together Under the guidance of DOOR rep- Jaruzelski, Hope Rothenberg, at the Royal Conservatory of Music and getting to know this wonderful resentatives from the First Church Jonathan Saminski, Giovanna in Toronto, Canada, and he has sung congregation,” said Mr. Velame. of the Brethren, the FCC volunteers Schifando and Lauren Singer. took public transportation to work This is the eighth consecutive sites throughout the city, including summer that the church has partici- Alzheimer’s/Dementia Group community parks and gardens, an pated in volunteer work. Previous adult day care center, a food distri- mission trips have included sites in bution warehouse, and a city-run New Orleans, Ohio, Pittsburgh, MR. AND MRS. SCOTT THOMAS MICCIO To Hold Meeting Tomorrow Safe Haven program for youth. The West Virginia, Wyoming, San An- (She is the former Miss Robin Sarah Streit) WESTFIELD — Jewish Family In addition to the support group, students also learned about the chal- tonio and Vermont. Fundraisers held Service (JFS) of Central New Jer- JFS offers a specialized Alzheimer’s lenges of living in South Chicago throughout the year, including a tag sey, a non-sectarian health and so- and Dementia Family Care Program through speakers and activities ar- sale, pancake breakfast and spa- cial service agency, will host an that is funded by grants from the ranged by DOOR. After their work ghetti supper and talent show, help Miss Robin S. Streit Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Westfield Foundation, the Healthcare week, the group enjoyed a day of underwrite the cost of travel. Support Group tomorrow, Friday, Foundation of New Jersey, Merck Chicago sightseeing including vis- The First Congregational Church, August 21, from 10 a.m. to noon. It Inc., the Jewish Community Founda- its to Willis Tower, Navy Pier and a member of the United Church of will take place at The Presbyterian tion of Greater MetroWest, and Wells Lake Michigan. Christ, is located at 125 Elmer Weds Scott T. Miccio Church in Westfield, located at 140 Fargo Foundations. The FCC contingent of 23 youth Street, Westfield. For additional in- Miss Robin Sarah Streit, of College of New Jersey (Class of Mountain Avenue, Westfield. Registration is recommended. If and 11 adults was led by the Rever- formation on youth group and out- Westfield, N.J., and Scott Thomas 2009), and Rutgers graduate pro- Free and open to Alzheimer’s/ planning to attend, or seeking more end Dr. Mark Boyea, FCC senior reach opportunities, call (908) 233- Miccio, of Whitehouse Station, N.J., gram (Class of 2015), with a Mas- Dementia caregivers in the com- information about this new program minister; the Reverend Joy Mounts, 2494 or visit fccofwestfield.org. exchanged their wedding vows at ter of Science degree in Health Sci- munity, this group is run in accor- for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Disor- The Woodloch Resort in Hawley, ence. She is the Vice-President of dance with Alzheimer’s Associa- ders, contact Marilucy Lopes, Li- Pa. on Saturday, May 9, 2015, the American Massage Therapy As- tion of New Jersey guidelines. Par- censed Clinical Social Worker and among family and friends. The bride sociation New Jersey Chapter and ticipants are welcome to join the the group facilitator, at (908) 352- was given in marriage by her father. actively volunteers with the Mas- group at any time. 8375 or [email protected]. Mrs. Renee Stratton officiated. sage Therapy Foundation. She cur- The groom is the son of Ralph rently is a teacher of therapeutic and Susan Miccio of Whitehouse massage at The Harris School of Fellowship Senior Living Station. He is a graduate of Business in Cherry Hill, N.J. and Hunterdon Central High School the owner of Healing in Motion, (Class of 2004), The College of LLC, a private practice in Center To Host Family Fun Day New Jersey (Class of 2008), and City, Philadelphia. AREA — Fellowship Senior Liv- crafts and tasty treats made by Fel- Rutgers Law School (Class of The couple resides in ing invites the public to join in the lowship Village residents. 2013). He currently is employed as Collingswood, N.J. festivities at Family Fun Day on Local magician Simon Mandel a litigation attorney at a law firm in Saturday, September 12, from 11:30 will entertain guests during “The Philadelphia. Garwood Seniors Post a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The annual event Simon Show” while animal lovers The bride is the daughter of will take place at Fellowship Vil- can get up close and personal with a Norman and Leslie Streit of San Gennaro Trip lage, the senior living provider’s con- variety of creatures at the “Eyes of Westfield, a graduate of Westfield GARWOOD — The Garwood tinuing care retirement community, the Wild” program. High School (Class of 2005), The Senior Citizens Club is planning a located at 8000 Fellowship Road, Admission to Family Fun Day is trip to the Fiesta De San Gennaro Basking Ridge. free and there is no charge for re- SHERIFF’S SALE at the Li Greci’s Staaten in Staten “Family Fun Day is such a special freshments or amusements. For more Island, N.Y. on Tuesday, Septem- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15003402 day for our Fellowship Senior Living information, call (908) 580-3800. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY ber 22. family,” noted Brian Lawrence, presi- Fellowship Senior Living is a non- CHANCERY DIVISION The show will be an extrava- dent and CEO of the non-profit orga- profit provider of senior lifestyle CHICAGO SUMMER...Members of the First Congregational Church of UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-036488-14 ganza of comedy and music fea- nization. “It’s not unusual to see four choices, including Fellowship Village Westfield enjoy a visit to the “Cloud Gate” sculpture following a week of Plaintiff: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC VS. turing Andre & Cirell. Tickets are generations of family members enjoy continuing care retirement commu- volunteer work in south Chicago last month for their annual summer mission Defendant: SCOTT BERMINGHAM trip. For more information on the church’s youth fellowship and outreach Sale Date: 09/09/2015 $49 per person for Garwood se- the afternoon together. And we’re de- nity, Fellowship Helping Hands pro- Writ of Execution: 05/07/2015 niors and $54 for non-residents. opportunities, call (908) 233-2494 or visit fccofwestfield.org. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution lighted to welcome area residents who gram and the Fellowship Senior Liv- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public The bus will leave from the bring their families to our Fellowship ing at Home program. To learn more, vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Garwood Firehouse, located at 415 Village campus and join in the fun.” visit FellowshipSeniorLiving.org. Gamers Club Open at Cranford Center TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on South Avenue, at 10 a.m. that day WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of This year, organizers will welcome CRANFORD — The Thursday free, but bringing a game to share said day. All successful bidders must have 20% and return at approximately 5 p.m. back perennial favorites such as the of their bid available in cash or certified check at Caregiver Meetings Night Gamers Club (TNGC), a ser- with the club is highly encouraged. the conclusion of the sales. The menu is as follows: one- inflatable giant slide, petting zoo, pony The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred Four- hour open bar; fresh garden salad; To Resume Sept. 14 vice of the Cranford Recreation On Thursday, August 27, the club teen Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Nine and 56/ rides and caricature artists. A deejay and Parks Department, is open to will hold “Classic Card Game” 100*** $614,569.56. choice of pasta or soup; entrée will keep the mood lively as guests WESTFIELD — A support group PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: all Cranford residents. An adult night. The evening will feature such Township of Scotch Plains, County of Union, choice of sirloin of beef, chicken enjoy refreshments, arcade games, face for those caring for elderly or chroni- State of New Jersey. parmesan or sole oreganato, and must accompany children younger kitchen table and playground fa- PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 879 painting, glitter tattoos, fun photos cally ill loved ones will resume meet- than 11. vorites as “Palace,” “Spit” and O’Donnell Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey dessert with coffee or tea. For res- and ice cream treats served from an ings on Monday, September 14. 07076. Every Thursday, the club enjoys “Egyptian Rats,” among many TAX LOT # 46, BLOCK # 7401 ervations, call Walter Maszczak at authentic classic ice cream truck. The group meets on the first non- NEAREST CROSS STREET: Morse Avenue. (908) 789-1067. classic games such as “Scattergories,” more. For further information, call APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 000.114 AC Volunteer firefighters from the Lib- holiday Monday of each month at “Cribbage” and “Risk,” as well as the Cranford Recreation and Parks SUBJECT TO TAX SALE CERTIFICATE #: erty Corner Fire Company will be on 7:30 p.m. in the parish center of St. 13-0073 contemporary games like “7 Won- Department at (908) 709-7283 or Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Thirty-Eight Thou- Registration Still On hand with a fire truck to explore, and Helen’s Roman Catholic Church on ders,” “Magic: The Gathering” and e-mail the club directly at sand Three Hundred Three and 74/100*** families can circle the “Village Lamberts Mill Road in Westfield. $638,303.74 together with lawful interest and For Basketball “Mice and Mystics.” [email protected]. costs. Green” in the colorful trackless train. These are information and sharing The sale is subject to any unpaid taxes and CRANFORD — The Cranford TNGC meets at the Cranford assessments, tax, water, and sewer liens and Shoppers are invited to peruse the sessions. For more information, call other municipal assessments. The amount due Recreation and Parks Department Community Center, located at 220 SHERIFF’S SALE can be obtained from the local taxing authority. Village Store or check out the unique Marilyn Ryan at (908) 232-1214. Walnut Avenue, from 7 to 9 p.m., All interested parties are to conduct and rely reminds the public that registration SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15003507 upon their own independent investigation to as- for the Fall and Winter Boys and with some extra time to wrap up SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY certain whether or not any outstanding interests CHANCERY DIVISION remain of record and/or have priority over the lien Girls Basketball League, compris- games in progress. Admission is UNION COUNTY being foreclosed and, if so, the current amount DOCKET NO. F-022679-13 due thereon. **If the sale is set aside for any ing grades 3 to 8, as well as registra- Plaintiff: OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall only be tion for the High School Basketball Westfield Pediatric SHERIFF’S SALE VS. entitled to a return of the deposit paid. The Defendant: SEBASTIAN S. CEBO; MORT- Purchaser shall have no further recourse against League, will continue through Fri- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15003372 GAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYS- the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.** SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY TEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GMAC MORT- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- day, October 2. CHANCERY DIVISION GAGE, LLC DBA DITECH, ITS SUCCESSORS tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and The programs run from Novem- Dental Group UNION COUNTY AND ASSIGNS expenses, there remains any surplus money, the DOCKET NO. F-017562-13 Sale Date: 09/16/2015 money will be deposited into the Superior Court ber to March and are open to Plaintiff: US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Writ of Execution: 04/08/2015 Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR ASSET BACKED By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Cranford residents only. The fee SECURITIES TRUST 2006-WMC2, MORT- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature for each program is $85. Registra- GAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SE- vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- and extent of that person’s claim and asking for RIES 2006-WMC2 TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- an order directing payment of the surplus money. tion must be done in person at the VS. TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale Defendant: AVA MARIA HENRY; LEROY WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of will have information regarding the surplus, if Cranford Community Center, lo- HENRY; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGIS- said day. All successful bidders must have 20% any. cated at 220 Walnut Avenue, TRATION SYSTEMS, INC, AS A NOMINEE FOR of their bid available in cash or certified check at There is a full legal description on file in the WMC MORTGAGE CORP. ITS SUCCESSORS the conclusion of the sales. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Cranford. For more information or AND ASSIGNS; HERBERT WEINER; KAY The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this WEINER; ROSELLE ASSOCIATES; Forty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred and 20/ sale for any length of time without further adver- any questions, call the Community LIVINGSTON DENTAL ASSOCIATES 100*** $248,300.20. tisement. Center at (908) 709-7283. Sale Date: 09/02/2015 Property to be sold is located in the TOWN- Joseph Cryan Writ of Execution: 06/13/2015 SHIP of SCOTCH PLAINS, County of UNION, Sheriff By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution State of New Jersey. Attorney: to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Premises commonly known as: 442 WILLOW MILSTEAD & ASSOCIATES, LLC vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- AVENUE, SCOTCH PLAINS, New Jersey 07076- 1 EAST STOW ROAD See it all on the Web! TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- 1610 MARLETON, NEW JERSEY 08053 TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on BEING KNOWN as LOT 13, BLOCK 503 on (856) 482-1400 WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of the official Tax Map of the TOWNSHIP of 4 T - 08/13, 08/20, 08/27 www.goleader.com said day. All successful bidders must have 20% SCOTCH PLAINS & 09/03/15 Fee: $191.76 of their bid available in cash or certified check at Dimensions: 175.00 feet X 50.00 feet X 175.00 the conclusion of the sales. feet X 50.00 feet The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred Nearest Cross Street: Second Street Ninety-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Fourteen Advertise subject to prior mortgage: and 59/100*** $499,514.59. Sebastian S. Cebo, who acquired title as a Property to be sold is located in the TOWN of married man and is now unmarried TO Mortgage WESTFIELD, County of UNION, State of New Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as a nomi- Jersey. nee for GMAC Mortgage, LLC dba ditech, dated YOUR Premises commonly known as: 617 STIRLING 02/25/2008 and recorded 03/18/2008 in Book PLACE, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090- 12439, Page 01. To Secure $25,000.00. 1521. Advertise subject to prior lien: BEING KNOWN as LOT 18, BLOCK 4002 on Sebastian S. Cebo, who acquired title as a Dentistry for Infants, Children the official Tax Map of the TOWN of WESTFIELD. married man and is now unmarried TO Mortgage Dimensions: 137.50 Feet x 75.00 Feet x 13750 Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as a nomi- Feet x 75.00 Feet. nee for GMAC Mortgage, LLC dba ditech, dated Adolescents, and Special Needs Nearest Cross Street: North Park Street. 02/25/2008 and recorded 03/18/2008 in Book BUSINESS Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Nineteen Thou- 12439, Page 01. To Secure $25,000.00. sand Two Hundred Sixty-Five and 46/100*** Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Fifty-Five Thou- $519,265.46 together with lawful interest and sand Fifty-Nine*** $255,059.00 together with costs. lawful interest and costs. • New Patients Welcome Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or other charges, and any such taxes, charges, other charges, and any such taxes, charges, liens, insurance premiums or other advances liens, insurance premiums or other advances CAN GROW • Laser Dentistry made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their own parties are to conduct and rely upon their own independent investigation to ascertain whether independent investigation to ascertain whether or not any outstanding interest remain of record or not any outstanding interest remain of record • In Office General Anesthesia and/or have priority over the lien being fore- and/or have priority over the lien being fore- closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a WITH AN AD return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall Timothy P. McCabe, D.M.D. have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Board Certified Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Julie Jong, D.M.D. money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court ON THIS PAGE Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Board Certified or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Kelly Walk, D.D.S. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale Board Certified will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the John Chang, D.D.S. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. 908-232-4407 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Board Certified sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. tisement. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN House easily in Game 1 with a 14-2 Awnings Galore men, who finished Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times drudging. the regular season at 19-5. Creative Industries 1 brought all of Creative Industries I finished the Creative Industries sent 15 of its its tools in both games of the Union regular season with a 15-8 record and 16-man roster to the plate and all of County Senior 60+ League A Divi- received the third seed, while them either reached base safely or sion playoffs and sent Kilkenny House Kilkenny House finished with a 17-6 contributed an RBI. Gary Pence con- home early after delivering a 16-5 record to receive the second seed. tributed heavily with a two-run home thumping in Game 2 at Memorial The double victory advanced Cre- run and a pair of singles, while scor- Field 2 in Linden on August 12. The ative to the championship best-of- ing in all three of his plate appear- Creators also shut down Kilkenny three series to face the top-seeded CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 More photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SLIPPING INTO THIRD...AJ Jersey boy Leo White slips into third base as Riversider Bill Moore stoops to get the ball in the fifth inning in the Union County Senior 50+ playoffs at Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains on August 13. SERAFIN 4-FOR-4, 3-RUN TRIPLE; SHEA 4-FOR-4, 3 RBI AJ ‘Jersey Boys’ Stun Riverside In UC 50+ Playoff Game 1, 13-9 By DAVID B. CORBIN 6-4 deficit en route to their glorious, who went 4-for-4 with three RBI and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 13-9 victory. three runs scored. Despite being the top seed in the C With several of their players being Jersey Boy Ken Shea glittered very Division, the Riverside Inn could not refugees left over from the now de- well in the field as well as at the plate. withstand the title wave of eight runs funct modified-pitch leagues Shea went 4-for-4 with three RBI and scored by fourth-seeded AJ Jersey in (Westfield Men’s Softball League and a run scored, but at second base he the fifth inning of Game 1 of the best the Fanwood Old Men’s Softball was absolutely spectacular in the field of three series in the Union County League), AJ Jersey adjusted well to and he highlighted it with a diving David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Senior 50+ Softball League playoffs the arc-pitch style in this game and grab that he converted to a putout. OUT AT FIRST...Kilkenny first baseman Dave “Duck” Ball gets the putout on Creative’s Steve Ferro in the second inning at Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains banged out 19 hits, including a triple Recently joining the ranks of the 50+, of Game 2 of the Union County Senior 60+ A Division semifinal playoffs at Memorial Field in Linden on August 12. on August 13. The massive outburst and a double. Both extra base hits pitcher Greg Kasko rapped three helped the “Jersey Boys” overcome a came off the bat of Chuck Serafin, CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 Don’t Forget! It’s National 2-Sided Mattress Month! To celebrate, stop by our showroom anytime during the month of August to receive a FREE flip-and-rotate service with with the

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By ALEX LOWE Kevin Woodring’s two run in the park on this one by scoring four more runs Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times blast to deep centerfield. Woodring’s in the top half of the sixth inning. Veteran Kevin Woodring drove in four-bagger also scored Anthony Pitonzo, Chris Johnston, Fernandez four runs, including two on an inside Blasi who had singled. and Szenyi each drove in runs in the the park home run, to help power St. Leading 7-0, St. Joseph’s piled on final frame with Szenyi providing the Joseph’s past St. Vincent’s by a score four more runs in the top of the third. Mercy Rule walk off RBI. of 15-0 in a St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Eduardo Fernandez and Larry Szenyi The victory left St. Joseph’s with Softball League game played on Au- got things started with a pair of two- an 11-9 overall record and places gust 12 at Brookside Park in Scotch out singles. Alvarez brought them them in third place in the Angels Plains. Woodring went 3-for-3 on the both home on a two run triple to the Division with an outside chance of day, with a single and a triple in centerfield fence. Alvarez would later catching St. Nicholas, currently 12-9, addition to his round tripper and fin- score on a Blasi single. Kevin for second place before the playoffs ished the game needing only a double Woodring then added another run to begin. to hit for the cycle. the tally with an RBI triple making “We’ve got a couple of games to St. Joseph’s came out of the gates the score, 11-0. play before the playoffs start,” said with turbo charged bats, reaching St. On the mound, Corey Woodring, Tom Swales. “Everybody gets in so it Vincent pitcher Frank Chupko for meanwhile, kept the St. Vincent’s is all about positioning. The playoffs five runs on six hits in the top of the hitters off-balance throughout the get under way this week.” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times first inning. Woodring drove in the game. Woodring limited St. Vincent’s St. Vincent’s meanwhile remains GEARING UP FOR SEPTEMBER...The Westfield High School Blue Devils girls cross-country team does a few laps at game’s first run with a fielder’s choice to just four hits on the game though mired in last place with a 5-15 overall Kehler Stadium on August 18 to prepare for the regular season competition that begins in September. that scored Gus Alvarez, who led off he did benefit from some fine defen- record. the game with a single. Rich Pitonzo sive efforts by his infielders. On three Anthony Blasi finished 3-for-3 with LABIN RIPS 2 TRIPLES, 3 RBI, MARKOWYCZ 3 HITS, 2 RBI added an RBI single as did Jerry separate occasions, St. Joseph’s in- an RBI for St. Joseph’s. Pitonzo was Russo and Corey Woodring during fielders robbed St. Vincent batters of 3-for-4 with two RBI and Johnston the first inning outburst. singles by snagging some solid line went 3-for-4 with an RBI. St. Joseph’s added two more runs drives. St. Joseph 524 004 15 St. Nicks Claim Mersey Rule in the top of the second courtesy of St. Joseph put the finishing touches St. Vincent 000 000 0 Victory Over St. Francis, 16-0

By DAVID B. CORBIN victorious over St. Anthony on Au- five runs to take a 6-0 lead. After third Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times gust 17. baseman Wells Pikaart snagged a Sometimes you are hot! Sometimes So much was on the line and the wicked liner off the bat of Voorhees, you’re not! St. Nicholas was hot but Nicks grabbed a hold of the reins, Shneyder reached first on an error. St. Francis was not when the two finishing with 20 hits, including three Ulichny curled a single over first and teams faced off at Brookside Park in triples and four doubles. Ron Labin Santiago grounded into a force out at Scotch Plains on August 14 to deter- slammed a two-run triple and a one- second. Labin lined a two-run triple mine who could possibly clinch the run triple and scored twice. Mike to deep leftfield and Markowycz beat second seed for the upcoming St. Markowycz went 3-for-3 with a pair out an infield RBI single. Balestriere Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball of doubles and two RBI, while scor- singled off the second baseman’s League playoffs. ing twice. Tom Ulichny rapped a pair glove, Evans was awarded his inten- St. Nicholas took full advantage of of singles and an RBI triple and scored tional walk and Stueck hooked a two- the personnel deprived St. Fran men once. Bruce Evans singled and scored run single into right field.

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bungled, allowing Pence to David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times score. As Betau skipped toward IS HE GOING TO BE OUT OR SAFE?...AJ Jersey first baseman Chuck Serafin stretches to get the ball that will plunge home, the throw to the plate into the dirt and allow Riverside runner Rich Polinitza to reach first safely in the fourth inning. sailed out of play and DiPiero strolled home. In the fifth, Kulik drilled a triple to center and scored on AJ ‘Jersey Boys’ Stun Riverside in Game 1, 13-9 Feigenbaum’s sac fly then the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 magic number of four runs singles, scored twice and added an Conklin followed with RBI sac flies. play beginning with Ciarrocca’s showed up again for the Cre- RBI. Leo White whacked a pair of Serafin yanked a leadoff single in grounder that was muffed. Shea lined ators, beginning with Kimmel’s singles and scored once. the second, JR Robertson laced a a two-run single to left, Rizzo singled single to left. Larry Berra Riverside totaled 17 hits and had two-out single to center then Serafin and Serafin slammed his three-run stepped to the plate and poked a only one for extra bases, a triple from scored when Greg Hobson’s grounder triple to deep leftfield. Kasko punched single over third. Pence loaded Tom Wolansky, who led his team led to an error. Riverside matched the an RBI single to left then a comedy of the bases with a single then with three hits, a run scored and an run when Masserelli singled and errors would allow Kasko and Hobson David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Polston powered his three-run TOUGH MAN TO GET OUT...Kilkenny slugger Ron Kulik tripled twice and singled in RBI. Leadoff hitter Joe Hrubash also scored on Abbaleo’s groundout to to score, putting the Jersey Boys on his three at-bats against Creative Industries I at Memorial Field in Linden. triple to center. Betau followed had three hits, an RBI and a run second. top, 12-6. with an RBI single. scored. Steve Falco tapped three After Howie Greco reached first on The Riverside Inn men needed to twice and added an RBI, while Phil eral running grabs, including an en- Montefusco slammed his solo singles and scored once. Pitcher Mario an error, AJ Jersey added another run answer and they did with three runs. Hewitt rapped a pair of singles. Al tertaining snowcone job in the third homer in the sixth then Creative In- Fastiggi and James Masserelli each in the third when Shea looped an RBI Conklin and Fastiggi singled and Feigenbaum contributed a pair of RBI inning. Montefusco made several run- dustries I felt there was no more need had two singles and scored once. Rich single over short. Riverside matched Moore followed with an RBI single sacrifice flies. ning snags in center as did Kulik in to score any additional runs. Kilkenny Conklin poked a pair of singles, scored the run again when Wolansky whacked down the leftfield line. Masserelli Although not without a few mis- right-center. Second baseman Tom House followed suit in the top of the once and had an RBI sacrifice fly. a long triple to center and scored on singled, Falco hopped an RBI single Beninato initiated a 4-6 (Tom seventh. Although Dave Ciarrocca and Shea Newton’s second RBI sac fly. over second and Hrubash hacked an Reading is Good For You Frierson)-3 (Dave “Duck” Ball) Kilkenny House 111 011 0 5 began the top of the first inning with In the fourth, Kasko who singled RBI single to third. double play. Creative Industries 444 040 x 16 singles for AJ Jersey, Riverside third and Mark Marotta, who reached on AJ Jersey added its final run in the Kulik led off the Kilkenny first baseman Bill Moore scooped a an error, scored on Robertson’s sac seventh when Serafin belted a double inning with a triple to deep right- ALL-CORBIN TEAM ground ball, stepped on third and fly and Hobson’s RBI single, respec- to center and scored on Marotta’s center and scored on Feigenbaum’s fired to first for a double play then tively. Riverside answered with a run RBI sac fly to center. Riverside failed sac fly to right. Creative answered ARRIVES SEPT. 10 Dave Rizzo’s popup to short ended to take a 6-4 lead when Falco singled to respond offensively in the bottom with four runs that began with a one- The 18th annual All-Corbin any threat. But Riverside poured it on and later scored on an error. of the seventh. out triple from Tom Straniero, who with three runs in the bottom of the Growing weary of the tit-for-tat finished 2-for-2. Pence launched his Team will appear in the Septem- AJ Jersey 011 280 1 13 ber 10 issue of The Westfield inning. Hrubash and Anthony scoring rhythm, the Jersey Boys bel- Riverside Inn 311 130 0 9 two-run shot to deep center. Polston Abbaleo each singled, Rich Polinitza lowed loudly in the fifth and it began yanked a single to right and Betau Leader and The Scotch Plains- goleader.com/subscribe Fanwood Times. walked and Wolansky slashed an RBI with Mike Rosenberg’s single to cen- Probitas Verus Honos ripped a vicious double into leftfield. single over first. Paul Newton and ter. Multiple errors would come in to

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Freshly painted and updated, this 3 additional BRs & 2 baths with walk up attic. $985,000 & $1,285,000. home is conveniently located and can be yours! $525,000. Westfield Office 185 Elm St U 908-654-7777 www.weichert.com Page 12 Thursday, August 20, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Union County Senior 60+ Softball League Playoffs: Awnings II 5, Robin’s Nest 3 and scored four in the top of the fifth Tom Pasko and Harry Streep locked to tie the game at 9-9. The Avengers up in a pitchers’ duel in Game 1 of the scored once in both the sixth and A Division semifinals. Robin’s Nest seventh innings to take an 11-9 lead. scored two in the first, Awnings tied Inn the bottom of the seventh inning, the game with two in the third, other- two excellent catches – one in deep wise Pasko and Streep kept runs off centerfield by Chris Black, the other the scoreboard until Pasko led off the by midfielder Richie Krov going into bottom of the sixth with a home run short centerfield and making an over and Bobby Rahnenfuhrer tripled as the shoulder catch – sealed the vic- Awnings took a three run lead. The tory. Nesters pushed across a run in the top For the Avengers, Anthony of the seventh but could get no closer. Abbaleo, Doc Henley Black, Richie Bobby Lorincz, Ray Meigs, Wayne Krov, Chris Black and John Tomaine Michael and Rahnenfuhrer all were had a pair of hits each. Pitchers Pat 2-for-2 for AG2. LoPiccolo and Alan Schachman shut Awnings II 25, Robin’s Nest 2 The Office offense down and allowed David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TAKING A WHACK AT THE BALL...AJ Jersey’s Mike Rosenberg raps a single TURNING THE DOUBLE PLAY...St. Nicholas shortstop Ron Labin steps on Awnings scored runs Galore to only one run after the third inning. sweep the A Division semifinal se- Leading The Office with three hits to centerfield in the fifth inning in the playoff Game 1 against the Riverside Inn second then fires to first for the double play in the 16-0 victory over St. Francis at Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains on August 13. The Jersey Boys won, 13-9. at Brookside Park on August 14. Second baseman Lou Balestriere looks on. St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Union County Senior 50+ Softball League Standings: Softball League Playoffs: STANDINGS (Final:) St. Nicholas jumped out to an early THROUGH AUGUST 16: Antonucci’s three-run homer and TEAM W L Pct 5-0 lead in this game at Forest Road Waxtel 23, Cranford VFW 9 Dennis Valvano’s two-run homer in St. Maximilian 20 1 .952 Park, but St. Max roared back on the Waxtel brought their “A” game both the A Division Game 1 semis. Win- St. Joseph 12 9 .571 strength of a home run and three hits offensively and defensively, scoring ning pitcher Harry Streep added three St. Nicholas 12 9 .571 six runs in three different innings. hits as Jim McCullough, Jerry Green St. Francis 11 10 .524 overall from David Eckert, three RBI St. George 11 10 .524 from pitcher Harold Hopler and six Ramon Martinez’ great over-the- and Jeff Baier all contributed offen- St. Anthony 7 14 .333 more hits from the top-two men in its shoulder catch with the bases loaded sively. Steve Barba, Dennis Vuono, St. John Paul II 6 15 .286 lineup, Erik Hastrup and Walt Patrylo. was a game changer. Offensively, Rob Stratton and Willy Jackson led St. Vincent 5 16 .238 St. Max will enter league playoffs as Steve Wieczerak led the attack with the LLG attack. League playoffs began on August the top overall seed. four hits, including two triples. Awnings Galore 9, Top Line 8 19 and continue on Friday, August St. George 15, St. Francis 6 Martinez smacked a double and triple In extra innings, the potential tying 21. For more information, visit A resurgent St. George, winners and had three hits as did Keith run was thrown out at home to end the stbartssoftball.com. of five of its last seven games, McDede and George Balint. Keith contest. Awnings’ Dave Kirsch went St. Maximilan 11, St. Nicholas 8 jumped early on St. Francis, racing Johnson, Mike Schonberger, Joe 4-for-4 with two RBI, Gary Cuttler St. Max completed one of the most to a 7-0 lead and holding on for the Scarfuto and Jose Santana all con- and Steve Androsko contributed three dominant regular seasons in recent easy win. Leadoff man Rich Reich David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times tributed to the Waxtel offense. For hits each, while John Campanella and St. Bart’s history, capping its 20-1 paced St. George with two homers BATTING 1.000...Creative Industries I veteran Larry Berra bops a single to VFW, Juan Moreno had two hits and Frank D’Antico (home run) both campaign with an 11-8 victory over and three RBI, while pitcher John leftfield in his only plate appearance in Game 2 against Kilkenny’s on August 12. St. Nicholas, the lone team to defeat Deitch added a homer and three rookie captain Ed Villaverde’s squad RBI of his own. Each of St. George’s ries. For Awnings, Bob Lorincz (3R, was Mike Volpe (3BH, 3 RBI). Bill this year. first six batters registered at least 2RBI) and Rich Polonitza (R, 4RBI), Early (2BH, HR, 2R, 3 RBI), Charlie three hits each. Paul Bifani paced were both a perfect 4-for-4 with a Wischusen (2BH, 2R, 2 RBI), Tom Probitas Verus Honos St. Francis with three hits and a run triple. Neil Granstrand (2R, 2RBI), McNulty (2R, RBI), Gary Schaller scored. Wally Dusko (R, 4RBI), Tom (R) and Lou Koehler (2BH, R) added Colandro (2BH, 3R, RBI), Rich two hits each. Grossberg (HR, 2R, 3RBI) and Bruce The Office 18, Avengers 15 Symon (3R, 2RBI) each had three The Officers, facing elimination hits, and Rich Traub (2R, RBI) added avenged their previous loss in Game a home run and a double. 1 and rallied with three runs in the top Awnings II advanced to the A Divi- of the seventh inning to even the sion Finals. series at 1-1. Creative I 14, Kilkenny House 2 The Avengers held a 12-11 lead Creative Industries I won the first after three innings. The Office scored game of the semifinals led by pitcher one run over the next two innings but Al Betau, who was perfect at the plate the Avengers added two more runs to with three hits. Dana Kimmel, Tom hang on to a 14-12 lead at the end of Straniero, Joe DePierro, Dennis five innings. In the top of the sixth, Mosier and Brian Williams rapped The Office tied the score on Bill two hits each. Hinkle’s two-run single and took a David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Creative I 16, Kilkenny House 5 15-14 lead on Lou Koehler’s base hit. SWOOPING INTO FIRST...Riversider Joe Hrubash beats out an infield single in Al Betau pitched and hit Creative Tied at 15 all in the top of the seventh, the seventh inning before AJ Jersey first baseman Chuck Serafin scoops the ball. Industries I to victory over Kilkenny singles by John Psotto, Gary Schaller, with three hits. Dennis Mosier also Bill Early, Charlie Wischusen and drove in four runs, Dan Ravetier had added two hits and two RBI. Osiris had three hits, and Tom Straniero, Gerard McDermott plated three Of- three hits and drove in three runs and Hernandez led Top Line with three Gary Pence, Geoff Polston and Joe fice runs. Bob Ghiretti also had three hits. hits. DePierro each added two hits. Leading The Office with three hits Waxtel moved on to face Linwood Awnings leads the B Division semi- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Inn in the B Division semifinals. final series, 1-0. ANOTHER OUT AT FIRST...St. Nicholas first baseman Bruce Evans gets the Deegan Roofing 20, Contact 6 AJ Jersey 13, Riverside Inn 9 putout at first on Wells Pikaart (St. Francis) at Brookside Park on August 14. Every Deeganator had at least one For AJ, Chuck Serafin highlighted hit in Game 1 of the best of three. but the eight run fifth with a bases-loaded PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Ricky McMahon, Farlan Alusik, triple, doubled in the sixth and went TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Kevin Spellman, John Garced, Gary 4-for-4. For Riverside, Joe Hrubash PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE Pence and Don Fischer led the of- had four hits, Tom Wolansky had TAKE NOTICE, The undersigned will expose for sale at Public Auction, in accordance fense with three hits apiece. Scott three hits and Steve Falco, James with Title 39:10A-1, at the times and locations specified below, the following motor Mugele and Alusik each had long Massarelli, Mario Fastiggi and Rich vehicles which came into the possession of the Scotch Plains Police Department through home runs. Hitting stars for CLV, Conklin had two hits each. AJ Jersey abandonment or failure of owners to claim same. All the vehicles on the following lists are offered in strictly “as is” condition, with no each going 3-for-3, were Brian leads the C Division semifinal series, representation as to condition or fitness for any particular purpose. Latham, who tripled, and slick field- 1-0. Purchase must be made by cash or certified check. A 10% deposit must be given at time ing Ken Zierler. Jeff Balish went 2- Linda’s Driftwood II 6, D&K 5 of auction. Balance must be paid by 4:00 p.m. the same day. for-2. A home run from Willie Shumate The public auction shall be held on August 26, 2015 in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey pertaining thereto. Roselle A.L. 14, Liberty Lighting 12 and a triple play highlighted Linda’s The Legion overcame an early four Driftwood II narrow victory. Linda’s The following vehicles may be examined at A&M, 413 South Elmer Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at 9:15 am. Public Auction will commence at 9:30 am. run deficit, powered by Gene leads the C Division semifinal series, 1-0. MAKE YEAR VIN NO. MINIMUM BID HON 1998 1HGCG5644WA2556 09 $3265.00 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Bozena Lacina, RMC TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD Township Clerk CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD 1 T - 8/20/15, The Times Fee: $36.72 ORDINANCE NO. 2015-28 CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ORDINANCE NO. 2015-29 CONCENTRATING ON THE BALL...Kilkenny’s Dave Ball belts a single to AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD SECTIONS 179-4 OF CHAP- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING leftfield in Game 2 against Creative Industries I in Linden on August 12. TER 179, “REVISED ORDI- ARTICLE IV EMERGENCY NO BOND ORDINANCE STATEMENT AND SUMMARY NANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP PARKING OF CHAPTER 219 The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, has been finally Creative advanced to the A Divi- each were Schaller (3R), Early (2R, OF CRANFORD, NEW JER- VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Cranford, in the County of Union, sion finals. 3RBI), McDermott (2BH, 2R, 4RBI), SEY (1988),” TO ALLOW “REVISED ORDINANCES OF State of New Jersey on August 11, 2015 and the 20-day period of limitation within which Avengers 11, The Office 9 Hinkle (2R, 3RBI) and Joe MEMBERSHIP FOR TOWN- THE TOWNSHIP OF a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such ordinance can be com- The Avengers seized a 4-0 lead Mitarotonda (R). SHIP OF CRANFORD EM- CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY menced, as provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first PLOYEES AND BUSINESS (1988),” BY AMENDING SEC- publication of this statement. Copies of the full ordinance are available at no cost and after the first inning. A four-run third For the Avengers, Joe Brown and OWNERS AND PERSONS TIONS 219-28 , 219-29 AND during regular business hours, at the Clerk’s office for members of the general public who inning by The Office put the barmen Phil Fink each went 3-for-3. Pat WITH DISABILITIES SCHEDULE XXII request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows: up, 8-4. The Avengers chipped away Sarullo, Bill Moore, Henley Doc STATEMENT STATEMENT TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS Black, Dave Goodman, John Tomaine NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF A NEW FIRE PUBLIC NOTICE and Alan Schachman had two hits foregoing ordinance was finally passed at foregoing ordinance was finally passed at TRUCK, INCLUDING ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, IN, BY each. Robert Maley’s bases-loaded a meeting of the Township Committee of a meeting of the Township Committee of AND FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS double drove in three runs. the Township of Cranford, New Jersey on the Township of Cranford, New Jersey on STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $1,330,000 TO ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT August 11, 2015. August 11, 2015. PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHO- In accordance with the ordinances of the Tara Rowley Tara Rowley RIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION PUBLIC NOTICE Township of Cranford, and the statutes of Municipal Clerk Municipal Clerk AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION the State of New Jersey, Notice is hereby TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD 1 T - 8/20/15, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T - 8/20/15, The Leader Fee: $20.91 NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. served upon you that an application for CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY The purposes, appropriations and bonds/notes authorized in this multipurpose development, Application No. ZBA-15-023 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS bond ordinance are as follows: to be located in Zone R-1, on the premises SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION known 21 Norman Place, Cranford New Sealed bid proposals for the provision of SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS, PURPOSES AND AMOUNTS JULY 2015 – JUNE 2016 Jersey 07016, Block No. 171, Lot No. 3, patrol and administrative vehicles for the ANNUAL NOTICE OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS A. Replacement of sanitary sewer piping and manholes along North Avenue East in the has been submitted by Mr. Nicolas Police Department in the Township of (N.J.S.A. 10:4-8d) vicinity of Springfield Avenue and Centennial Avenue. Frantzen of 21 Norman Place, Cranford Cranford and registered members of the New Jersey 07016. Cranford Police Cooperative Pricing Sys- ALL MEETINGS HELD AT: Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 205,000 The proposed development involves and tem, System Identifier 47-CPCPS will be Administration Building Down Payment Appropriated $ 9,800 requires the granting of relief from the received by the Township Clerk on Sep- Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 195,200 following requirements of the ordinance so tember 15, 2015 in room 108 at the Mu- Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 Period of Usefulness 40 years as to permit: nicipal Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, OPEN AGENDA MEETINGS - 8:00 P.M. B. Acquisition of a new aerial platform fire truck, including original apparatus and Building of a 6 foot height solid vinyl Cranford, New Jersey, at 10:00 a.m. pre- (7:30 p.m. Executive Session) equipment. fence on side yard that exceeds the maxi- vailing time. mum allowed 4 foot height and 50% or Specifications and bid proposal forms NO MEETING IN JULY Thursday, January 21, 2016 Appropriation and Estimated Cost $1,075,000 more openness and any additional relief may be obtained in the Office of the Town- Thursday, September 17, 2015 Thursday, February 18, 2016 Down Payment Appropriated $ 51,300 that may be required by the Board. ship Clerk, 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, Thursday, October 15, 2015 Thursday, March 17, 2016 Bonds and Notes Authorized $1,023,700 The Zoning Board will conduct a public New Jersey, between the hours of 8:00 Thursday, November 12, 2015 Thursday, April 21, 2016 Period of Usefulness 10 years hearing on this matter on September 21st a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Fri- Thursday, December 10, 2015 Tuesday, May 10, 2016 C. Installation of a “Pepperidge Tree” memorial at Lincoln Park. 2015 at 8:15 p.m. in Room 107 of the day. Thursday, June 16, 2016 Cranford Township Municipal Building, 8 All bid proposals shall be submitted in an Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 50,000 The Board will meet at 7:30 P.M. to recess into executive session, and will return Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jer- opaque sealed envelope clearly marked Down Payment Appropriated $ 2,400 to the public meeting at 8:00 P.M. at which time action may be taken. sey. Any person or persons affected by “PROVISION OF 2016 VEHICLES FOR Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 47,600 this application will have an opportunity to THE TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD PO- REGULAR PUBLIC MEETINGS – 8:00 P.M. Period of Usefulness 15 years present any objections to the proposed LICE DEPARTMENT” with the bidder’s (7:30 p.m. Executive Session) ——————————————————————————— development. The Board does, however, name, address and telephone number. NO MEETING IN JULY Thursday, January 28, 2016 have the right to exclude repetitious testi- Bidders are required to comply with the Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost $1,330,000 Thursday, August 27, 2015 Thursday, February 25, 2016 mony. requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated $ 63,500 Thursday, September 24, 2015 Thursday, March 24, 2016 All documents relating to this application and N.J.A.C. 17:27. Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes Authorized $1,266,500 Thursday, October 22, 2015 Thursday, April 28, 2016 may be inspected by the public Monday The Township of Cranford reserves the Thursday, November 19, 2015 Thursday, May 26, 2016 Grants (if any) Appropriated-: $-0- through Friday between the hours of 8:00 right to reject any or all bid proposals or Thursday, December 17, 2015 Thursday, June 30, 2016 Section 20 Costs: $27,050 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the Planning/Zoning any part thereof, as in its judgment may be Average Useful Life: 14.81 years Department, Cranford Township Munici- deemed to be in the best interest of the The Board will meet at 7:30 P.M. to recess into executive session, and will return to the Tara Rowley pal Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, Township of Cranford. The Township of public meeting at 8:00 P.M. at which time action will be taken. Township Clerk Cranford, New Jersey. Cranford also reserves the right to waive 2016 Annual Organization Meeting – Tuesday, January 5, 2016 (tentative) Township of Cranford Mr. Nicolas Franzen any minor irregularity or technicality. County of Union 21 Norman Place Tara Rowley STUDENT RECOGNITION: State of New Jersey Cranford, New Jersey 07016 Township Clerk Monday, June 6, 2016 –7:30 p.m. – Administration Bldg. 1 T - 8/20/15, The Leader Fee: $97.92 1 T - 8/20/15, The Leader Fee: $37.23 1 T - 8/20/15, The Leader Fee: $33.66 1 T - 8/20/15, The Times Fee: $62.22 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 20, 2015 Page 13 WESTFIELD Avenue in Cranford. The investigation Sunday, August 9, a resident of the found that the three occupants were the 600 block of Clark Street reported being suspects from the shoplifting incident. the victim of identity theft. The victim According to police, they were in posses- CLASSIFIEDS stated that someone unknown had ob- sion of approximately $5,000 worth of tained his personal information and at- stolen over-the-counter medication, UPSCALE YARD SALE ADMIN ASSISTANT NEEDED tempted to open up multiple lines of standing Westfield traffic warrant with vehicle and taken a wallet and coins. supplements and cosmetics. All three sus- credit at numerous establishments. $500 bail. He was processed and released Tuesday, August 11, a bicycle was pects were taken into custody, transported An upscale yard sale will be held on Private learning center in Union Monday, August 10, William after posting full bail. reported stolen from a West Broad Street to police headquarters and processed. The Saturday, 8/22, 12-4pm at Co is seeking an organized & Kitzman, 29, of Woodbridge was ar- Saturday, August 15, Randy Yhap, 59, residence. The victim stated that some- investigation also led to the locating of 416 Elm Street, Westfield detail-oriented person for a pt rested subsequent to a motor vehicle of Staten Island, N.Y. surrendered him- time between August 9 and August 11 three other stores that the suspects alleg- Gently used books (children and admin position. Proficiency in stop in the area of the 300 block of West self at police headquarters on an out- someone had taken an unsecured bicycle edly had shoplifted from prior to being adult) boys/girls toys, Thomas Tank Microsoft Word & Excel is required. South Avenue on two outstanding standing Hackensack traffic warrant with from the side of the residence. arrested. All three suspects were charged trains and American Girl dolls. 10-15 hrs per week between hrs Westfield traffic warrants, with bail $109 bail. He was processed and released Tuesday, August 11, Shacain Barrett, with shoplifting and receiving stolen prop- amounts of $89 and $67. He was trans- after posting full bail. 24, of Irvington was arrested on an out- Gently used handbags, designer of 8:30am-2:30pm weekdays. erty. The driver, identified as Jones, re- jewelry and more! Cash only. ported to police headquarters, where he Sunday, August 16, Alyssa Vita, 21, standing warrant following a motor ve- ceived an additional criminal complaint Submit resume to [email protected] was processed and released, having of Cranford was arrested on numerous hicle stop. Barrett was transported to for possession of a controlled dangerous TOMASELLO WINERY SALES posted the full bail amount. outstanding warrants out of Westfield police headquarters for processing. substance (CDS) as well as multiple motor P/T RECEPTIONIST Monday, August 10, police arrested Municipal Court, with bail totaling Wednesday, August 12, Kenneth vehicle summonses. The suspects were WINE SALES/Brand Ambassador Thomas Sinnott, 35, of Cranford after $18,003. The warrants included seven Branch, 54, of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. was released pending court appearances. - PT/Seasonal: Tomasello Winery Top Line Appliance Center responding to the area of the 100 block of criminal warrants with bail of $2,500 arrested on an outstanding warrant out of Thursday, August 6, Brian Doyle, 18, Dreyer Farms in Cranford for Retail Westfield, NJ Central Avenue on a report of a motor each and one motor vehicle warrant with Newark. Branch was stopped for a motor of Westfield was arrested and charged - Tastings & Sales. 1-3 days/wk, bail of $503. According to police, Vita vehicle violation. He was transported to Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM starting vehicle crash. After conducting an on- with driving while intoxicated (DWI) 2 Sat-Sun/mo. 21 or over only & immediately. Sunday 12 to 4 PM scene investigation, police arrested Sinnott responded to police headquarters on an police headquarters for processing. and leaving the scene of an accident. unrelated matter and was arrested at that GARWOOD able to lift 35 #s. Email resume: beginning September 13th. $10/ on charges of driving while intoxicated Officers responded to a report of a motor [email protected] (DWI) and numerous drug offenses, as time. She was processed and held in lieu Wednesday, August 5, Moet Jones, 25, vehicle that had struck a parked motor hr. Answer incoming calls and well as multiple outstanding warrants. He of posting the full bail amount. of Freeport, N.Y., Shea Rainey, 30, of vehicle on the 100 block of North Av- or call (908) 276-2474 transfer to personnel. Greet Freeport, N.Y. and Jessica Hodges, 29, of was transported to police headquarters, Sunday, August 16, a Cranford resi- enue and left the scene. Police located a SITTER FOR SCHOOL customers. Must have clear where he was processed and released after dent reported being the victim of a theft Elmont, N.Y. were arrested following a vehicle, which had heavy front and pas- speaking voice. Send resume to posting the full bail amounts for Westfield, while in the area of the 600 block of shoplifting incident. Police received a re- senger-side damage that fit the descrip- DROP OFF/PICK UP - Reliable [email protected] or apply $10,000; Cranford, a total of $500 for two Embree Crescent. The victim stated that port of a shoplifting that had just occurred tion, and initiated a motor vehicle stop on sitter/safe driver needed for in person at 576 North Avenue warrants, and Brielle Borough, $750 for $20 in U.S. currency had been given to at a North Avenue store and that the sus- the 100 block of Chestnut Street. Ac- morning drop-off to Tamaques East, Westfield. one warrant. the suspect to make a purchase at a store, pects had fled in a dark-colored minivan cording to police, Doyle failed field so- School. Arrive at house at approx. Wednesday, August 12, on the 800 and that the suspect never returned with with out-of-state license plates. Patrol units briety tests, was placed under arrest and TEACHER'S AID either the money or the purchase. responded to the area and located a vehicle 7:50 and drop off by 8:30. $10/ block of Rahway Avenue, police discov- was transported to police headquarters, daily. ADDITIONAL SITTER ered fresh graffiti on a blue-colored metal Sunday, August 16, Aja D. Bundy, 28, that fit the description, which led them to where he was processed. He was released Montessori preschool in Scotch storage container in the grass field along of Fanwood was arrested on an outstand- initiate a motor vehicle stop on North pending a court appearance. needed for AFTER-SCHOOL Plains. 4 hours a day 4 days a the wood line of Edison Intermediate ing Elizabeth traffic warrant, with bail of PICK-UP at 3 from Tamaques. PUBLIC NOTICE Saturday, August 8, Jake Mattie, 23, of week in a wonderful community of School. $205, subsequent to a motor vehicle stop Clifton was arrested and charged with Can be same person if convenient. children, parents and teachers. Thursday, August 13, Wynetta Belle, at South and Summit Avenues. She was TOWN OF WESTFIELD theft. A Garwood resident had come to $10/daily. Possible additional School calendar with summer 33, of Westfield was arrested at the transported to police headquarters, pro- INVITATION TO RE-BID police headquarters to report that his debit hours after school. Start cessed and released, having posted the work option. Please call Mountainside Police Department on an card had been stolen and that he subse- September 9. Call Kathy (908) 322-4652 or email: outstanding Westfield traffic warrant. She full bail amount. Sealed proposals will be received by the quently had $1,400 missing from his sav- (908) 400-5850 FANWOOD Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- [email protected] was transported to Westfield police head- bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East ings account. Mattie allegedly stole the quarters for arrest processing without Friday, August 7, a Chetwood Terrace Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at debit card from the victim and made six CHILDCARE NEEDED incident and held in lieu of $1,500 bail. resident reported that sometime between 10:00 AM prevailing time on Tuesday, withdrawals at local ATM machines. Nannies - Housekeepers Probitas Verus Honos Thursday, August 13, a resident of the June 27 and August 7 her bicycle was September 8, 2015, for the “2015 SIDE- Mattie was taken into custody, processed 200 block of Edgewood Avenue reported stolen from her residence. The bicycle is WALK REPLACEMENT PROGRAM IN and issued criminal complaints for credit BabyNurses Needed being the victim of identity theft. The valued at $1,500. THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, NEW JER- card theft and theft. He was released pend- Live-in / -out, Full/Part-time PUBLIC NOTICE victim stated that he noticed two fraudu- Saturday, August 15, a bicycle was SEY”. Solid References Required. ing a court appearance. TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD lent transactions on his checking account reported stolen from the south-side train The work under this Proposal includes Monday, August 10, Jalia Aiken, 36, CALL (732) 972-4090 station. The value of the bicycle is $600. the furnishing of all labor, materials and CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY that resulted in a monetary loss of $121.93. equipment necessary to complete the work of Plainfield was arrested and charged www.absolutebestcare.com Thursday, August 13, Jonathan Gra- Saturday, August 15, a motor vehicle with eluding and with outstanding war- ORDINANCE NO. 2015-30 as shown on the Contract Drawings and FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE ham, 32, of Cranford responded to police was reported stolen from a business on described in the Contract Specifications, rants following a motor vehicle stop. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING headquarters to surrender himself on an the 100 block of South Avenue. The and Proposals shall be in accordance with Police initiated a motor vehicle stop of a SECTIONS 250-9 B. OF Body By Jake FIRMFLEX Total CHAPTER 250, “REVISED outstanding Westfield criminal warrant. value of the vehicle is $1,000. such Drawings and Specifications and the vehicle driven by Aiken while on South Body Trainer. Complete Workout He was processed and released after post- SCOTCH PLAINS terms proposed in the Contract. The major Avenue. The suspect failed to stop and ORDINANCES OF THE ing the $2,500 cash bail. Monday, August 10, a resident of items of work under this contract include, Exercise Machine. Space Saving TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD, continued to accelerate from police, au- NEW JERSEY (1988),” TO Friday, August 14, Lisa A. Celi- Promenade reported a motor vehicle bur- but are not limited to, the following in esti- thorities said. The suspect turned the ve- Design. Padded Bench. glary that occurred sometime between 6 mated quantities: Adjustable Height and Resistence. PROVIDE FEE FOR FARM- Ferninandi, 51, of Roselle Park was ar- The major items under this contract in- hicle lights off and was driving on the ERS MARKET rested on an active Garwood traffic war- p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. Monday. Some- backstreets off of South Avenue in Perfect For Home or Dorm! clude the following in estimated quantities: STATEMENT rant, with $500 bail, pursuant to a motor one had entered the victim’s unlocked 3,400 square feet of concrete sidewalk Westfield. Aiken pulled into a driveway Excellent Condition, $95. vehicle stop in the area of Central Av- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the PUBLIC NOTICE (4 inches thick) on Myrtle Avenue in Westfield and po- Call (908) 654-6091 enue near East Broad Street. She was 420 square feet of concrete sidewalk (6 foregoing ordinance was finally passed at lice followed the vehicle into the drive- PUBLIC NOTICE transported to police headquarters, where TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD inches thick) way. The suspect attempted to exit to flee a meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Cranford, New Jersey on she was processed and released after post- PLANNING BOARD Reset 500 lineal feet of bluestone side- TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD but was taken into custody. Aiken was August 11, 2015. walk CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY ing full bail. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING transported to police headquarters where Tara Rowley Saturday, August 15, Randy Yhap, Jr., 500 square feet of new bluestone side- In accordance with the ordinances of the walk-minimum 2 inches thick she was processed and issued multiple NOTICE TO BIDDERS Municipal Clerk 24, of Staten Island, N.Y. surrendered motor vehicle summonses and a criminal 1 T - 8/20/15, The Leader Fee: $19.38 Township of Cranford, and the statutes of All bidders must submit with their bid a Sealed bid proposals for the provision of himself at police headquarters on an out- the State of New Jersey, Notice is hereby copy of their New Jersey Business Regis- complaint for eluding. Bail was set at Animal Control Services in the Township PUBLIC NOTICE served upon you that an application for the tration Certificate. Failure to submit proof $7,500 and she was transported to the of Cranford will be received by the Town- PUBLIC NOTICE approval of changes of the exterior façade of registration will disqualify the bid. Union County jail. ship Clerk on September 1, 2015 in room BOROUGH OF FANWOOD of the building to be located in the business Proposals shall be in writing on the forms 108 at the Municipal Building, 8 Springfield NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BOROUGH OF GARWOOD zone, on the premises known as: The furnished and must be delivered at the PUBLIC NOTICE Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey, at 10:00 ORDINANCE 15-13-S NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Thirsty Turtle Restaurant (formerly The place and before the hour above men- a.m. prevailing time. AND PUBLIC HEARING TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD ASSESSMENTS FOR BENEFITS Office Restaurant) 3 South Avenue West, tioned, and must be accompanied by a Specifications and bid proposal forms CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY An ordinance was introduced by the CURB IMPROVEMENTS AT WILLOW Cranford, New Jersey, a/k/a Block No. certified check or bid bond payable to the may be obtained in the Office of the Town- Mayor and Council of the Borough of AVENUE, NEW STREET AND 475, Lot No. 3.1, has been submitted by Town of Westfield in an amount equal to at ORDINANCE NO. 2015-32 ship Clerk, 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, Fanwood on August 17, 2015. Copies of MYRTLE AVENUE Cranford Restaurants, LLC, 16 Ridge least ten percent (10%) of the base amount New Jersey, between the hours of 8:00 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING this ordinance can be obtained without Street, Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920. of the bid, but not less than $500.00 nor a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Fri- ORDINANCE NO. 08-20 THE PURCHASE OF REAL cost in the Clerk's Office, at the Fanwood The development is located within 200 more than $20,000.00. (N.J.S.A. 40A:11- day. PROPERTY KNOWN AS Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, NOTICE is hereby given that the Mayor feet of property owned by you and involves 21) Each bid must also be accompanied All bid proposals shall be submitted in an BLOCK 195 LOT 2 AND Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours and Council will hold a public hearing on and requires the granting of relief from the by a Surety Company Certificate stating opaque sealed envelope clearly marked BLOCK 193 LOT 14 ON THE of 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at 7:15 P.M. following requirements of the ordinance so that said Surety company will provide the “ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES” with OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE This ordinance amends and supple- in the Council Chambers, Municipal Build- as to permit: No relief is required. Appli- bidder with the required Performance bond the bidder’s name, address and telephone TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD ments Chapter 86, Salaries and Compen- ing, 403 South Avenue, Garwood, New cant is seeking approval of building façade in the full amount of the Contract (N.J.S.A. number. sation, and Chapter 67, Police Depart- Jersey, on the proposed assessments changes and any additional relief that may 40A:11-22), by a Non-Collusion Affidavit WHEREAS, PGA-MV Realty LLC (“PGA- Bidders are required to comply with the ment, of the Code of the Borough of against lands and real estate benefited by be required by the Board. and a Contractor’s Qualification Statement, MV”) and MDTV Realty, LLC (“MDTV”) as requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. Fanwood. the “Curb Improvements to Willow Av- The Planning Board will conduct a pub- Statement of Ownership, on the forms owners of the properties known as 26-30 and N.J.A.C. 17:27. This ordinance is scheduled for public enue, New Street and Myrtle Avenue” at lic hearing on this matter on Wednesday, included in and explained in the contract North Avenue East, Block 195, Lot 2 and The Township of Cranford reserves the hearing and adoption on September 9, the following locations, all in the Borough September 2, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. in Room documents. 27 North Avenue East, Block 193, Lot 14, right to reject any or all bid proposals or 2015 at 7:00 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, of Garwood, County of Union, State of New 107 of the Cranford Township Municipal Bidders are required to comply with the respectively (“MDTV Properties”), have any part thereof, as in its judgment may be 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey: Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. expressed interest in selling same to the deemed to be in the best interest of the and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and must pay work- Jersey. OWNER BLOCK LOT New Jersey. Any person or persons af- Township of Cranford; Township of Cranford. The Township of men the prevailing wage rates promul- Eleanor McGovern John Burton 504 13 fected by this application will have an op- WHEREAS, the Township of Cranford Cranford also reserves the right to waive gated by the New Jersey State Depart- Borough Clerk Brian J. and Diane M. Merkel 504 14 portunity to present any objections to the has determined that it should acquire said any minor irregularity or technicality. ment of Labor and Industry for this project, 1 T - 8/20/15, The Times Fee: $22.44 66 Willow Avenue, LLC 504 15 proposed development. The Board does, real property for public parking and other Tara Rowley copies of which are on file in the Office of John A. and Joseph Di Bella 507 1 however, have the right to exclude repeti- municipal purposes by and for the Town- Township Clerk the Town Engineer. PUBLIC NOTICE Barbara and Hans Brodie 507 2 tious testimony. ship and have affirmed and approved the 1 T - 8/20/15, The Leader Fee: $29.58 Plans and specifications may be seen or Philip P. Testa and All documents relating to this application entry of a Letter of Intent outlining said TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS obtained at the office of the Town Engi- Philip P. Testa, Jr. 507 3 may be inspected by the public Monday interest; PUBLIC NOTICE neer, Public Works Center, 959 North Av- NOTICE TO BIDDERS Christine Tomchak 507 9 through Friday between the hours of 8:00 WHEREAS, PGA-MV and MDTV have enue West, Westfield, New Jersey. The TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD Georgia S. Mac Indoe 507 10 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the Planning/Zoning offered to sell MDTV Properties to the NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bids Mayor and Council reserve the right to James V. and Daniel Provence 507 11 Department, Cranford Township Munici- Township of Cranford for one million three NOTICE OF PENDING will be received by the Township of Scotch reject any bid, and to waive any informality Igor Flitsanov and Bella Rekhter 510 1.01 pal Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, hundred thousand dollars ($1,300,000) BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY Plains, in the County of Union, State of Cranford, New Jersey. in any bid, if in the interest of the Town, it is which shall be financed by the issuance of New Jersey, at the office of the Township The bond ordinance, the summary terms Christina Ariemma, RMC Cranford Restaurants, LLC deemed advisable to do so. obligations of the Township of Cranford Clerk, Scotch Plains Municipal Building, of which are included herein, was intro- Borough Administrator/Municipal Clerk 16 Ridge Street Kris J. McAloon pursuant to the Local Bond Law; 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New duced and passed upon first reading at a 3 T - 8/20, 8/27 Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920 Town Engineer WHEREAS, the Township of Cranford is Jersey, 07076 (ATTN: Bozena Lacina, meeting of the Township Committee of the & 9/3/15, The Leader Fee: $93.33 1 T - 8/20/15, The Leader Fee: $39.27 1 T - 8/20/15, The Leader Fee: $61.20 authorized to purchase real property, capi- Township Clerk) on or before September Township of Cranford, in the County of tal improvements or personal property, 3, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time or as Union, State of New Jersey, on August 11, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12-1, et. seq. soon thereafter as the matter may be 2015. It will be further considered for final information and access to facilities as re- WHEREAS, the Township of Cranford reached, for “LOADING & TRANSPORT- TOWN OF WESTFIELD order of the Owner for not less than ten passage, after public hearing thereon, at a quired in the Grant Agreements. The con- desires to acquire title of the MDTV Prop- ING FALL LEAVES 2015 - 2016” in accor- BOARD OF EDUCATION percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, but meeting of the Township Committee to be struction contract will contain language erties contingent upon a satisfactory envi- dance with the Specifications and Infor- UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY in no case in excess of $20,000.00; and held at its meeting room in the Municipal required by the Grant Agreements. The ronmental evaluation and clear title and mation to Bidders prepared by the Town- must be delivered to the above place on or Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Contractor will be required to provide infor- other matters and the appropriation of funds ship. At that time and place, such bids will before the hour named. The Board of Edu- New Jersey, on September 15, 2015 at mation to the School District, the Schools through a bond ordinance in accordance be publicly opened and read aloud. No NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the cation and the Architect assume no re- 8:00 P.M. During the week prior to and up Development Authority and others that will with the laws of the State of New Jersey. bids shall be received other than at the Westfield Public Schools will accept bids sponsibility for bids mailed or misdirected to and including the date of such meeting enable the School District to receive the NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED time and place herein designated for their for New Emergency Generator at in delivery. copies of the full ordinance will be avail- disbursements of the Grants. by the Township Committee of the Town- receipt, unless mailed to the Township Westfield High School, 550 Dorian Road, If the bid exceeds $20,000.00 bidder able at no cost and during regular busi- The Bidder and all its Subcontractors ship of Cranford, County of Union and Clerk for receipt at the designated time Westfield, New Jersey 07090, together must be pre-qualified by the New Jersey ness hours, at the Clerk’s office for the named in the branches specified in N.J.S.A. State of New Jersey, as follows: and place. with all work incidental thereto, in accor- Division of Property Management and members of the general public who shall 18A:18A-18 who will perform work on the SECTION 1. Pursuant to the provisions Copies of the Bid Documents may be dance with the requirements of the draw- Construction (DPMC), prior to the date that request the same. The summary of the School Facilities Project must be of the Local Lands and Buildings Law, obtained during regular business hours ings and specifications prepared by Fraytak bids are received. Any bid submitted un- terms of such bond ordinance follows: Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C. (FVHD) Archi- der the terms of New Jersey statutes not prequalified prior to the submission of any N.J.S.A. 40A:12-1 et seq., the Township from the Township Clerk upon payment of tects-Planners, FVHD Project No. 4779. including a copy of a valid and active Pre- bids pursuant to the Schools Development Committee of the Township of Cranford TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE $25 for each complete set of documents, qualification/Classification Certificate will Authority prequalification process N.J.S.A. hereby approves and authorizes the Mayor TO AUTHORIZE THE ACQUI- which sum is non-refundable, beginning BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED 18A:7G-41 unless the Contract is in an and Township Clerk to execute an agree- SITION OF REAL PROPERTY August 25, 2015. Written questions re- FOR: SINGLE OVERALL be rejected as being non-responsive to bid requirements. amount less than the bid threshold pursu- ment, letter of intent and such other docu- FOR PUBLIC PARKING AND garding the bid specifications may be sub- CONTRACT (C047 WITH ant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3. ments as may be necessary to acquire the OTHER MUNICIPAL PUR- mitted to the Bozena Lacina, Township C030) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-25, each proposal shall be accompanied by a Propo- All qualified applicants will receive con- above described MDTV Properties for a POSES IN, BY AND FOR THE Clerk, at 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, Sealed bids are due by Tuesday, Sep- sition of Surety from a Surety Company sideration for employment without regard purchase price of one million three hun- TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD, New Jersey 07076 on or before August 31, tember 22, 2015, at 2:00 PM to the stating it will provide each bidder with to age, race, creed, color, national origin, dred thousand dollars ($1,300,000) sub- IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, 2015. Westfield Board of Education, attention of separate Performance and Payment ancestry, marital status, affectional or ject to certification of available funding. STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO A certified check, cashier’s check or bid Ms. Dana Sullivan, Business Administra- Bonds, each in the amount of 100% of the sexual orientation or sex. SECTION 2. The agreement to pur- APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF bond in the amount of ten per cent (10%) tor, Room 101, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, contract sum. Also, Surety agrees to fur- All Contractors and Subcontractors must chase the property shall be in a form ac- $1,335,000 TO PAY THE COST of the bid, but in no case in excess of two New Jersey 07090, and will be publicly nish Bidder with a Maintenance Bond in comply with the business registration and ceptable to the Township Attorney and THEREOF, TO MAKE A thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500), opened and read immediately thereafter. required form. The Proposition of Surety use tax requirements of N.J.S.A. 52:32- shall also contain terms, including but not DOWN PAYMENT, TO AU- must be submitted with the bid guarantee- Bid Documents for the proposed Work shall be executed by an approved surety 44, amended by P.L. 2004, c.57. Pursuant limited to the following: 1) title shall be by THORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF ing that if a contract is awarded, the bidder are on file at the office of the Architect, company authorized to do business in the to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all Contractors who Bargain and Sale Deed with Covenants BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH shall execute the contract. Bidders must FVHD, 1515 Lower Ferry Road, Trenton, State of New Jersey and in accordance bid on the School Facilities Project shall against Grantor’s Acts, 2) the closing shall APPROPRIATION AND TO also submit a Consent of Surety with the New Jersey 08218, and may be inspected with N.J.S.A. 2A:44-143 and 2A:44-144 provide a copy of their Business Registra- be contingent upon satisfactory environ- PROVIDE FOR THE ISSU- bid, wherein the Surety agrees to furnish a by prospective bidders during regular busi- and with the three highest rating catego- tion Certification, issued by the Depart- mental evaluation, and, 3) the obligation to ANCE OF BOND ANTICIPA- performance bond if the Bidder is awarded ness hours. Any bidder should contact the ries of rating companies nationally recog- ment of Treasury, at the time of submis- close shall be subject to the appropriation TION NOTES IN ANTICIPA- the contract. Architect’s Office at (609) 883-7101 to nized and listed as per Appendix A (go to sion of their Bid Proposals to the School of funds in accordance with the laws of the TION OF THE ISSUANCE OF The successful bidder shall be required confirm availability of documents. The Bid www.nj.gov/dobi/surety.htm). District. Failure to include this form with the State of New Jersey. SUCH BONDS. to submit a Performance Bond in a sum Proposal or Bid will result in rejection of the SECTION 3. If any provision of this Or- equal to one hundred per cent (100%) of Documents may be obtained from the Ar- Bidding shall be in conformance with the Purpose(s): Acquisition of real property Bid. The Contractor must (a) obtain proof dinance or the application thereof to any the full amount of the contract. Such Per- chitect upon deposit of $150.00 (One applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. for public parking and other municipal pur- of valid business registration from a Sub- person or circumstance is held invalid by a formance Bond must be furnished by the Hundred Fifty Dollars) for each set, made 18A:18A-1 et seq. “Public School Con- poses in, by and for the Township. Said contractor before entering into a contract Court of competent jurisdiction, such in- successful bidder simultaneously with the payable to Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie. tracts Law.” improvement shall include real estate trans- with the Subcontractor and shall forward validity shall not affect other provisions of delivery of the executed contract. If bidder requests documents to be shipped, All bidders shall comply with The New action expenses, site protection and im- said business registrations to the School the Ordinance and to this end the provi- Bidders are required to comply with the they must provide their direct shipping Jersey Prevailing Wage Act N.J.S.A. 34:11- provements, curbs cuts and all work, ma- District; (b) provide written notice to all sions of this Ordinance are declared to be requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. account number to the Architect and a 56.25 et seq. (P.L. 1963, c.150). terials and appurtenances necessary and Subcontractors that they are required to severable. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and all other appli- SEPARATE NON-REFUNDABLE han- All bidders are required to comply with suitable therefor. The property to be ac- submit a copy of their Business Registra- SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall be in cable statutes, laws or regulations. dling fee of $25.00 per set payable in all requirements of Affirmative Action Regu- quired consists of the following parcels tion Certificate to the Contractor; and (c) full force and effect from and after its adop- Bidders are required to submit a valid advance to Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie, lations, N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. (P.L. 1975, described by their street address and legal maintain and submit to the School District tion and any publication as may be re- Business Registration Certificate from the PC. Deposit will be refunded if the bidding c.127) N.J.A.C. 17:27 and P.L. 1975, C. description on the Tax Assessment Map of a list of the names of any Subcontractors quired by law. State of New Jersey Department of Trea- documents are returned in whole in good 127, N.J.A.C. 17:27 N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et the Township: and their current addresses, updated as sury, Division of Revenue. condition, bound in proper order, un- seq. Laws Against Discrimination. An Ini- NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE marked, and returned within ten (10) days tial Project Workforce Report will be re- necessary during the course of the con- Street Address Block Lot Each bid shall be enclosed in a sealed after the opening of bids, by a Bidder quired from the successful bidder (Form tract performance, and to be complete and The foregoing ordinance was introduced 26-30 North Avenue East 195 2 envelope addressed to the Township Clerk, submitting bona fide bid. All questions AA-201). accurate before a request for final pay- and approved on first reading at a meeting 27 North Avenue East 193 14 bearing the name and address of the bid- ment is made. of the Township Committee of the Town- der, upon which shall be designated: must be sent ONLY via mail or fac- All Bidders should be aware that the Appropriation: $1,335,000 No bid may be withdrawn for a period of ship of Cranford, New Jersey on August “LOADING & TRANSPORTING FALL simile at (609) 883-2694 with the job project is being financed in part through Bonds/Notes Authorized: $1,271,000 sixty (60) days after the date set for the 11, 2015, and will be further considered for LEAVES 2015 - 2016” number referenced. Grants received under the Educational Grants (if any) Appropriated: -0- opening thereof. The right is reserved to final passage after public hearing to be The Township reserves the right to re- Bid Proposal shall be submitted in du- Facilities Construction and Financing Act, Section 20 Costs: $35,000 reject any or all bids or to waive informality held at the Municipal Building, 8 Spring- ject any and all bids under the provisions of plicate (one original and one copy) in N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-1 et seq. (P.L. 2000, c.72, Useful Life: 40 years sealed envelopes: (1) addressed to the effective July 18, 2000, as amended by in the bidding if it is in the interest of the field Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey on N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2. owner, (2) bearing the name and address P.L. 2007, c.137 effective August 6, 2007, School District to do so. September 15, 2015 at 8:00 PM or as soon This Notice is published pursuant to By Order of the Township of Scotch of the bidder written on the face of the P.L. 2007, c. 260 effective January 13, BY ORDER OF THE WESTFIELD thereafter as this matter can be reached. N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. Plains, in the County of Union and State of envelope, and (3) clearly marked “BID” 2008 and P.L. 2008, c. 39 effective July 9, BOARD OF EDUCATION, UNION All persons interested will be given the Tara Rowley New Jersey. with the contract title and/or bid number on 2008) (the “Act”). Accordingly all Bidders COUNTY, NEW JERSEY opportunity to be heard concerning such Township Clerk Alexander Mirabella the outside of the envelope and must be will be required to comply with the require- Dana Sullivan, ordinance. Township of Cranford Municipal Manager accompanied by a Certified Check, ments of the Act as it pertains to them and Business Administrator Tara Rowley County of Union Bozena Lacina Cashier’s Check or Bid Bond drawn to the to assist the School District in providing Board Secretary Municipal Clerk State of New Jersey Township Clerk 1 T - 8/20/15, The Leader Fee: $159.12 1 T - 8/20/15, The Leader Fee: $83.64 1 T - 8/20/15, The Leader Fee: $61.71 1 T - 8/20/15, The Times Fee: $63.75 Page 14 Thursday, August 20, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION SP Resident Joins Wardlaw As Upper School Head

EDISON – Bob Bowman is thrilled tional philosophy.” to join The Wardlaw-Hartridge He earned his Bachelor’s degree in School (W-H) community as the Chemistry from Johns Hopkins Uni- school’s new Assistant Head for Up- versity and Ph.D. in Physical Chem- per School. The Scotch Plains resi- istry from Columbia University. As a dent brings extensive administrative “science guy,” Mr. Bowman is look- and teaching experience to his new ing forward to joining a school with position at W-H. Mr. Bowman joins an increasing emphasis on STEM Maggie Granados, the Assistant Head education. for Lower and Middle School, as the “On the long list of reasons I’m school’s chief academic leaders. excited to be here, the commitment “I quite simply could not be more to STEM certainly stands near the NATURE HIKE...Eleven students and two chaperones from The Wardlaw- excited about joining the Wardlaw- top and I do hope to bring relevant Hartridge School in Edison embraced a new culture, language and way of life Hartridge community and family,” parts of my background to help grow during a two-week service learning trip to Guatemala and Belize in July. The students are pictured enjoying a hike in Guatemala. STEM CAMP...Incoming Westfield fifth grader Ryan Gasson is guided by Mr. Bowman said. “I’m looking for- and strengthen the program,” he said. Roosevelt Intermediate School Science teacher, Andrew Baush, on using the ward to the opportunity to be part of “Again, I will need to see firsthand Thermo-Vac to create a mold of the alternative energy product they designed a wonderful school, to work with the great work that is already under- during Westfield Public Schools summer STEM camp. Andy (Webster, Head of School), way and then determine where I might W-H Students Take Trip to Maggie and the great faculty and be able to collaborate with teachers staff, and to be part of supporting the to add value. That might be bringing Innovation Became Reality exceptional student body.” in interesting speakers, establishing Guatemala and Belize Mr. Bowman has served as Upper internal or external research oppor- School Head at Brooklyn Friends tunities for students, or just sharing EDISON – Eleven students and Jordan Borst-Ortiz of Colonia, In Westfield STEM Camp School in New York since 2012. Prior my excitement for science and engi- two chaperones from The Wardlaw- Melissa Calderon of North WESTFIELD – Developing solu- summer used the engineering de- to that, he worked as Academic Dean neering.” Hartridge School (W-H) in Edison Plainfield, Cecily D’Amore of tions from concept to reality took sign process to innovate and build at Ranney School for two years after Mr. Bowman believes the STEM embraced a new culture, language Scotch Plains, Austin Guo of Edison, place on a daily basis at Westfield an alternative energy product to be spending the previous eight years as approach is so important for all stu- and way of life during a two-week Sarah Hoffman of Cranford, Kelly Public School District’s third annual marketplace ready, and created a a teacher and science department head dents, even those not planning on a service learning trip to Guatemala Lawrence of Scotch Plains, Sanjana STEM (Science, Technology, Engi- video commercial to promote it. at Collegiate School of New York. He career in science. and Belize in July. Nalla of Edison, Mia Reyes of neering and Math) Camp held at Mr. Bonasera said that by using also has taught chemistry at Colgate “Having a good, basic knowledge “These trips very much reflect our Piscataway, Jordan Rose of Edison Intermediate School. 21st century technology, campers University and the University of Kan- of how the world around us works is mission of global learning,” said Watchung, Simu Singh of Monroe The camp, which ended July 24, strengthened math, science and en- sas. increasingly important. My hope is Head of School Andrew Webster, and Andrea Tobar of South Plainfield was extended an extra week this year gineering, and critical and creative W-H’s new Assistant Head for Up- that all students become engaged and who accompanied 16 students on learned more about the world, them- to three weekly sessions to accom- thinking skills, while also develop- per School views most of his life as an leave here being well-informed, sci- the school’s first service learning selves and each other during the modate the growing interest in the ing an understanding of the mul- educational journey and has an inter- entifically literate citizens,” Mr. Bow- trip to Peru in 2012. Wardlaw- two-week trip. program by both boys and girls. tiple facets of product creation. esting philosophy that applies to stu- man said. Hartridge has worked in tandem with “This trip inspired and motivated Taught by Westfield School teachers, Throughout the week, campers dents, teachers and administrators alike. Mr. Bowman believes in collabo- the World Leadership School on all me to be open minded, explore the campers attended one week of STEM delved into facets of electronics, “From the age of 5, my life has ration, communication and getting to of its service learning trips. world, and make an effort to meet according to grade level, with each alternative energies, materials sci- been spent in the classroom, be it a know his teachers and students. He W-H students on the trip to Guate- new people,” Sanjana Nalla said. level experiencing high-quality learn- ence, packaging, graphic design, space with four walls, a sports field, has been spending much of the sum- mala and Belize ranged from rising “Service learning trips are an impor- ing using state-of-the-art equipment video production and marketing. an office, a laboratory, or a crowded mer meeting the many people who freshmen to recently graduated se- tant part of the W-H experience be- and software. Projects included working with and hallway. Meaningful exchange of make Wardlaw-Hartridge such a fine niors. Chaperones Tanda Tucker of cause they teach you about indi- This summer, Westfield students learning about thermoplastic mate- ideas between individuals, regard- institution. Bernardsville and Ryan Oliveira of viduality and how to open your in grades 3 – 8 dealt with a real- rials, solar power, circuitry, graphic less of their roles in the interaction, is “My door will always be open, and Middletown were impressed with mind.” world challenge by journeying design, and a variety of engineer- based on mutual trust and respect, I look forward to meeting and work- the teamwork and maturity of the Their work in Guatemala included through a series of hands-on, en- ing and marketing software. shared passion, and most importantly, ing with all constituencies; collabo- students. building a walkway and gate and gaging workshops guided by the “The students show so much en- a personal connection. These three ration is absolutely vital,” Mr. Bow- “Being immersed in the culture is painting steps and the gate at a school engineering design process. STEM thusiasm for the activities, and our elements are the foundation upon man said. “My approach to any situ- a different type of experience, which in the village of Las Vinas. They also Camp Coordinator, Sean Bonasera, teachers discover more each year which I have based all my relation- ation is always going to be to deter- is very valuable,” Ms. Tucker said. planted trees in a local park and who is the Technology teacher at about our students and what drives ships as a student, a teacher, a col- mine what is best for the student(s). “We really bonded with the families provided waste containers with the Edison, explained that campers this them to learn” stated Paul Pineiro, league, a mentor and an administra- That will be the starting point of all and learned from the community. Wardlaw-Hartridge logo to give their Westfield’s Assistant Superinten- tor – they are the tenets of my educa- conversations!” We weren’t just seeing things as school a presence in the community. Schetelich Named to dent of Curriculum, Instruction and tourists.” The students took advantage of Program. more bonding and leadership op- Wheaton Dean's List “We wanted the campers to have Jake Penders of Westfield Birnbaum named to portunities during their time in WHEATON, I.L. – Wheaton Col- a new, truly creative, integrated Belize. They embarked on wildlife lege student James Schetelich of STEM experience from start to fin- Union Dean's List hikes and a trek during which they Scotch Plains, was named to the ish,” stated Mr. Bonasera. “We Receives Fulbright Award SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – Kyle learned how the Mayans used the Dean's List for the spring 2015 se- wanted them to work as a team, Birnbaum of Scotch Plains was jungle as their pharmacy. There were mester. contribute ideas, and walk away WESTFIELD – Jake Penders, of Americans and the people of Slovakia. named to the 2015 Dean's List at beautiful landscapes, physical chal- To earn Dean's List honors at with new-found knowledge that Westfield, graduated as a member of Recipients of Fulbright grants are Union College. lenges and unfamiliar animals en- Wheaton, an undergraduate student could potentially lead to real-world the Class of 2015 from Fordham Uni- selected on the basis of academic and Mr. Birnbaum is a member of the countered on many of these trips. must carry 12 or more credit hours STEM careers in their future,” he versity, Rose Hill Cam- professional achievement, Class of 2015, majoring in Economics. The students stepped out of their and achieve a 3.5 grade point average added. pus during the as well as, demonstrated To be named to the annual Dean's comfort zone many times to over- or higher on the 4.0 scale. University’s 170 Com- leadership potential. List, Union students must have a grade come obstacles and fears. Wheaton College is a coeducational Kattak Earns High mencement ceremony on Mr. Penders is also the point average of 3.5 for the entire “The trip was very educational, Christian liberal arts college noted May 16. Mr. Penders recipient of Fordham’s Po- year and meet certain other require- fun and a phenomenal experience for for its rigorous academics, integra- Honors at Pomfret graduated magna cum litical Science Endowment ments. me and others,” Kelly Lawrence said. tion of faith and learning, and consis- POMFRET, Conn. – Christopher laude with a Bachelor of Award which honors a Union College, founded in 1795 as The students bonded and formed tent ranking among the top liberal Kattak of Westfield, a member of the Arts degree double ma- graduating senior whose the first college chartered by the New a connection with their homestay arts colleges in the country. For more Pomfret School class of 2015, has joring in History and Po- career at Fordham Univer- York State Board of Regents, offers families. When they weren’t work- information, visit wheaton.edu. earned high honor roll distinction at litical Science and a mi- sity has been marked by programs in the liberal arts and engi- ing, they played soccer, basketball Pomfret School for the 2015 spring nor in Humanitarian Af- both high intellectual neering to 2,100 undergraduates of and other games with the children in Concordia University term. A student earns high honors fairs. achievement and demon- high academic promise and strong the village. There were several tear- Releases Honors List with a grade point average of at least Mr. Penders was strates understanding of personal motivation. Union, with its ful farewells when the W-H students 3.5 and no grade below a B-. awarded a 2015-2016 Jake Penders the ideals of Jesuit Educa- long history of blending disciplines, departed. ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Concordia Founded in 1894 and coeduca- Fulbright Scholarship to tion. is a leader in educating students to be “The families made us feel like University Ann Arbor officials re- tional since 1968, Pomfret School teach English in the Slo- He is a member of the engaged, innovative and ethical con- part of their family,” Mr. Oliveira leased the Spring Honors List for the is an independent college prepara- vak Republic. The National Honor Society, tributors to an increasingly diverse, said. “They took good care of us and second semester of the 2014-2015 tory boarding and day school for Fulbright Program is the flagship in- Phi Beta Kappa, the National History global and technologically complex were always looking out for us. There academic year. approximately 360 students in ternational educational exchange pro- Society, Phi Alpha Theta, where he society. was a huge connection made.” Among the students named to the grades 9 through 12 and postgradu- gram sponsored by the federal gov- served as Treasurer, and the National list was Ryan Bjellquist-Ledger of ates, and the more than 40 faculty ernment and named after the late Political Science Society, Pi Sigma Garwood. members involved in their lives. U.S. Senator J. William Fulbright. Alpha. Founded in 1963, Concordia Uni- Set on 500 acres in the celebrated He will represent the United States as Mr. Penders rowed all four years at SP Student Attends Business versity Ann Arbor, 4090 Geddes Last Green Valley of Northeastern a cultural ambassador helping to in- Fordham and was Captain of the Road, Ann Arbor, is affiliated with Connecticut, Pomfret offers eight crease mutual understanding between Men’s Fordham Rowing Team. The Lutheran Church-Missouri academic disciplines, 19 AP and 16 Leadership Workshop Synod. The school is located on 187 Honors courses, over 100 elective acres alongside the Huron River. courses; 25 sports options, and nu- SELINSGROVE, Penn. – Samantha tations describing the dynamics of each merous opportunities to participate Keane Earns Dean's List at Hui, of Scotch Plains, was part of a company's management process and in community outreach and service select group of students who partici- assessment of each company's perfor- See it all on the Web! programs. At Pomfret we endeavor Roger Williams University pated in an educational seven-day mance. to teach, guide, and above all, in- course in business leadership at Faculty from Susquehanna's www.goleader.com spire. Susquehanna University’s Sigmund Sigmund Weis School of Business, BRISTOL, R.I. – Caroline Keane, a real-world projects, RWU students Weis School of Business in June. business professionals and entrepre- resident of Scotch Plains, has been develop the ability to think critically The Leadership Institute for Entre- neurs served as guest speakers and named to the Spring 2015 Dean's List while simultaneously building the preneurship (LIFE) offers a hands-on advisers. The program was open to at Roger Williams University (RWU) practical skills that today's employers introduction to the decision-making students on a competitive basis enter- in Bristol, Rhode Island. Caroline is a demand. In the two years since launch- components of entrepreneurship. As ing grades 10 through 12. Students Undecided major. Full-time students ing its signature Affordable Excel- members of small teams, these stu- were selected based on recommenda- who complete 12 or more credits per lence initiative, the University has es- dents created and managed a company tions, academic skills, leadership quali- semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or tablished itself as a leader in American in a competitive environment. Teams ties and future career aspirations. higher are placed on the Dean's List higher education by confronting the made decisions about company policy, Ms. Hui is a student at Union County that semester. most pressing issues facing students marketing, product development, mar- Vocational Technical High School in RWU is a forward-thinking private and families - increasing costs that ket research, pricing and production. the Class of 2017 and the daughter of university with 45 undergraduate ma- limit access to college, rising debt and The week culminated in team presen- Benny and Michelle Hui. jors spanning the liberal arts and the the job readiness of graduates. In ad- professions, where students become dition to its 4,000 undergraduates, community-minded citizens through RWU is home to more than a dozen project-based, experiential learning. graduate programs, a thriving School Westfield Chamber Invites Is Happy To Announce With small classes, direct access to of Continuing Studies based in Provi- faculty and boundless opportunity for dence. William Bell, PT Students to Business Meeting Local Teacher Named AREA – The Greater Westfield 24 from 7 to 8 p.m. and at the Clark Area Chamber of Commerce Young Public Library, Children's Program From Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) class Room, lower level, 303 Westfield NJSTA Simmons Scholar of 2015-2016 invites students in Avenue, Clark on Tuesday, August Bell Rehabilitaon & Sports Medicine grades six to 12 to an informational 25 from 7 to 8 p.m. WESTFIELD – Jeff Robbins, an trophic levels. The participants plan to meeting at Mountainside Public Li- Learn how to become a part of the eighth grade Science teacher at incorporate the engaging, hands-on, brary, 1 Constitution Plaza in entrepreneurial experience and be Has Joined The IvyRehab Network. Roosevelt Intermediate School in data-focused lessons that were the foun- Mountainside on Monday, August given the opportunity to pitch ideas Westfield was one of twenty two New dation of this summer experience into to potential investors for funding to Jersey educators selected to participate their science programs. In addition to Local Students Earn launch a company. Prior experience His New Locaon Will Be: in a week-long professional develop- supporting NJ Core Curriculum Con- in business is not required. ment institute that explored the ocean, tent Standards and Next Generation Honors at Cabrini Col. Started at the University of Roch- marine organisms in New Jersey, and Science Standards, these lessons also RADNOR, Penn. – The following ester in 2004, YEA! teaches middle the impacts of climate change. Con- encompass Common Core Math and local students earned academic hon- and high school students entrepre- ducted in July at the Jacques Cousteau English/Language Arts Standards. ors from Cabrini College for the neurial skills at multiple locations. National Estuarine Research Reserve Mr. Robbins also received an invita- spring academic year: YEA! is an academic program that 525 Central Ave. Education Center in Tuckerton, the in- tion to attend a follow-up session at the Katherine Briante of Fanwood was educates students in a course of stitute was entitled “Ocean, Organisms, New Jersey Science Convention named to the President's List. project-based hands-on education. Wesield, NJ 07090 and Climate”. (NJSC) in October 2015, where he will Renee Oliver of Scotch Plains was For further information, call the The teachers participated in field be recognized as an “NJSTA Simmons named to the Dean's List. Westfield Area Chamber of Com- experiences and demonstrations with Scholar.” This professional develop- Dean's List students have achieved merce at (908) 233-3021 or e-mail (908)654-4252 research scientists who shared their ment opportunity was part of an ongo- a GPA of 3.5-3.89 for coursework [email protected] expertise of the living and non-living ing initiative of the New Jersey Science completed at Cabrini College with a aspects of local marine environs. Edu- Teachers Association and its Maitland minimum of 15 credits. President's www.ivyrehab.com cators learned about the impacts of P. Simmons Memorial Award fund. List students have achieved a GPA of climate change on the ocean starting NJSTA’s mission is to promote excel- 3.9 or higher for coursework com- See it all on the Web! with the physical dynamics of the ocean lence and innovation in science teach- pleted at Cabrini College with a mini- www.goleader.com and continuing up through different ing and learning for all. mum of 15 credits. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 20, 2015 Page 15 UCPAC To Hosts Grease POPCORN Sing-a-Long Event Sept. 19 Ricki and the Flash No Flash in the Pan RAHWAY – Celebrate "Summer Every performance starts with a Lovin" when Sing-a-Long-a Grease Sing-a-Long-a host who warms up 3 popcorns rolls into the Union County Perform- the audience, trains them how to One Popcorn, Poor — Two Popcorns, Fair — Three Popcorns, Good — Four Popcorns, Excellent ing Arts Center Mainstage on Satur- "hand-jive," use the contents of their day, September 19 at 8 p.m. free magic moments fun packs and By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER Adding their own vitriol to the fire are The classic movie musical becomes heckle in all the right places. Sing-a- film critic twin brothers Josh (Sebastian Stan) an interactive show, complete with Long-a Grease is "the one that you Seeing Meryl Streep dissolve into and Adam (Nick Westrate). on-screen lyrics and the chance to want" for a night of fun entertainment rock musician Ricki Rendazzo in The subsequent train wreck and become a Pink Lady or T-Bird for the and nostalgia with a group of friends. Jonathan Demme’s Ricki and the rather predictable upshot veers to the night and enter the costume competi- Tickets start at only $12 and dis- Flash, it occurred to me how lucky I clichéd side of things. But again, at the tion. Sing-a-Long-a Greasers will be counts are available for groups of 10 am. The simple facts of chronology risk of seeming très ad nauseam, and decked out in their own versions of or more. UCPAC's Mainstage is lo- precluded me from seeing baseball using an adverb as an adjective, it fifties high school garb worn at Rydell cated at 1601 Irving Street in the players like Babe Ruth, Mel Ott, Tris requires noting that Miss Streep uti- High, including poodle skirts and heart of Rahway's Arts District and Speaker and Ty Cobb play their craft. lizes the dysfunctional typicalness as a saddle shoes, black leather biker and easily accessible to major roads and But in that fickle, sometimes great telling contrast to how far from the powder-pink bomber jackets, chiffon public transportation. To purchase equalizer of fate, I’ve had the opportu- fold the housewife turned rocker has scarves and skinny ties. Costumes are tickets, call the box office at (732) nity to witness the Great Streep’s ca- drifted. In a poignant monologue from definitely encouraged, but singing is 499-8226 or visit the website at www. reer, right from the beginning. A few the stage, a bit in her cups, Ricki notes mandatory. ucpac.org. A LEARNING EXPERIENCE...Students in the Westfield Public School’s En- films in, I actually disliked her in how it’s funny that Mick (Jagger), who glish Language Learners (ELL) summer program enhanced their study of English with activities in and out of the classroom. One of their favorite outings was to the Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) because has seven children by four women, is Westfield Fire Department, where the children met Firefighter Craig Manning she gave my man Dustin the gate. I “still the man.” Yet she, who gave up The Bandstand to Premiere and observed the station’s functions firsthand. In preparation of the guided tour, have since forgiven her. hearth and home for her passion, is the students learned vocabulary associated with emergency response systems and Fast forward a few decades and you deemed a monster. crafted several questions. The twelve participants in the extended school year can’t help taking her for granted. She’s Playing kindred spirit to her diva, At Paper Mill Playhouse program are from six countries: China, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Germany, and always going to be good. More likely real rocker Rick Springfield is decent Switzerland, and will enter Westfield’s first, second, or third grades in the fall. the question is, will she score yet an- as Greg, who’d like to be more than MILLBURN – Paper Mill Play- every ounce of talent, stamina and This summer, the federally-funded program was taught by Westfield ESL teacher other best actress nomination? She just Ricki’s lead guitarist. And Flash house announced that Tony Award raw nerve that these musicians pos- Maggie Gonzalez and student teacher Elizabeth Fredas. “The major focus of the already has 19. That’s seven more than members Rick Rosas, Joe Vitale and program is to ensure that students are continuing to grow in their English nominee Laura Osnes, Corey Cott sess. language acquisition throughout the summer and are given opportunities to Katharine Hepburn (who has one more Bernie Worrell, accomplished musi- and Tony Award winner Beth Leavel The Bandstand will be performed understand the various roles the many members of any vibrant community play,” win—4) and nine more than Bette cians all, create an authentic milieu as will star in the theater’s world-pre- at Paper Mill Playhouse eight times explained the District Supervisor of World Languages and ELL, David Greer. In Davis, esteemed colleagues in that our gal’s loyal band of cohorts. But miere musical The Bandstand . a week, Wednesday through Sun- addition to being welcomed at the Westfield Fire House, the students toured the pantheon of which she’s now a full- like the patrons of the story’s Salt The Bandstand will be directed day. Performance schedule: Wednes- operations within the town’s Post Office. They also experienced a day at the fledged member. Well, we’ve come to see Ricki, to once and choreographed by Tony Award day at 7:30 p.m., Thursday at 1:30 Newark Museum, where they learned about the importance of preserving cultural Such accomplishment comes with again be amazed, and left to wonder winner Andy Blankenbuehler. The p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m., artifacts. a challenge. Each succeeding perfor- not what Ricki and the Flash’s blazing Bandstand features a book and lyr- Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. and mance is an in event unto itself, which star can do, but rather, if there’s any- ics by Richard Oberacker and Rob- Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tick- can easily upstage the drama encom- thing she can’t do? ert Taylor and music by Richard ets are on sale now and start at just The Wild Party to Bring passing it. But the greats have a way of *** Oberacker. The Bandstand begins $29. Tickets may be purchased by ameliorating that, employing some sort Ricki and the Flash, rated PG-13, performances Thursday, October 8, calling (973) 376-4343, at the Paper of secret thespic supercharger to direct is a Sony Pictures release directed by 2015, and runs through Sunday, No- Mill Playhouse Box Office at 22 Prohibition Era to Life our focus. Therefore yes, we know Jonathan Demme and stars Meryl vember 8, 2015. The official press Brookside Drive in Millburn, or that’s Ms. Streep up there on the silver Streep, Rick Springfield and Mamie opening night is Sunday, October online at www.PaperMill.org. Visa, RAHWAY – The roaring twenties whose lives are spiraling downward screen, larger than life. Still, as the Gummer. Running time: 101 minutes 18, at 7 p.m. Complete casting will MasterCard, Discover, and Ameri- are set to come alive this September fast, filled to the brim with meaning- reels roll, we’re certain that she’s also be announced at a later date. can Express accepted. Groups of 10 at UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage in a less sex, drugs, drinking, jealousies, Ricki, the struggling singer who gave Deutscher Club to Host Set in 1945, The Bandstand tells or more can receive up to a 40 per- Gatsby-esque production of Andrew and casual betrayals. it all up for her music. the story of a mismatched band of cent discount on tickets and should Lippa’s The Wild Party, presented by The show runs at the UCPAC’s So of course, as the captivating lead German Biergarten military veterans who join together call (973) 315-1680. College stu- Fearless Hearts and Fearless Produc- Hamilton Stage Fridays and Satur- singer of the title rock group that is a CLARK – The Deutscher Club of to compete in a national radio con- dents can order $20 rush tickets over tions through the Union County Ad- days, September 11 and 12, 18 and 19 regular attraction at the Salt Well, a Clark will host an authentic German test in New York City with a prize the phone or in person at the Paper vancing Community Theater at 8 p.m., Sunday, September 20 at 3 San Fernando Valley saloon, the ac- Biergarten on Friday, August 28 from that will guarantee instant stardom Mill Playhouse Box Office on the (UCACT) Program. p.m., Saturday, September 26 at 8 tress also convincingly plays rhythm 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. to the winners. But with compli- day of the performance. A steamy prohibition tale p.m. and Sunday, September 27 at 3 guitar. The train of big money stardom The Deutscher Club of Clark is cated relationships, the demands of "I’m thrilled that The Bandstand steamrolling and roaring its way p.m. pulled out of the station some years located at 787 Featherbed Lane, Clark. the competition and the challenging will make its world premiere at the across the stage, Andrew Lippa's Wild Tickets are available now and can ago. But having never given up their The event will feature an American after-effects of war, going all the Paper Mill Playhouse,” remarked di- Party was an off-broadway gem that be purchased online at ucpac.org or allegiance to the god of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Classics Auto Show, music by Don way for a win in the contest seems rector and choreographer Andy garnered an array of industry acco- through the UCPAC Box Office at like countless other, ‘should-a-been- Bitterlich and DJ Hot Rod Mike. like a dream that may break these Blankenbuehler. “Like so many of lades, including Drama Desk, Outer (732) 499-8226. Seating is general famous’ bar bands around the globe, Admission, which is open to the musicians. The original score is us in the theatre, I feel it’s like being Critics Circle, and Obie awards. Based admission and tickets are priced at these grass roots altruists play the old- public, is $2 per person, children un- strongly influenced by authentic back at home. The show follows a on Joseph Moncure March's 1928 $20. ies and throw in a couple new ones, der 12 free 1940s swing music, much of which group of young musicians, having narrative poem of the same name, the The UCACT program grants fund- just to prove they can. They have a German and American food and is played onstage by the characters recently returned home from the war. darkly brilliant show features one of ing to cover the hard costs associated small but devoted following. beverages will be available. No out- who make up the band. The show When this sizzling music and swing the most exciting, pulse-racing scores with putting up at production at the Exploring this oft-overlooked bit side food or beverages permitted. No races towards a 'live on air' finale dancing explodes onto the stage, I ever written. Union County Performing Arts Cen- of sociology, director Demme, work- bicycles, skates, skateboards, scoot- that has an emotionally charged and know that the audiences are going to A take on Shakespeare’s A Mid- ter. Through creative partnership and ing from a script by Diablo Cody, ers, glass containers or pets permit- surprise twist ending that requires go wild.” summer Night’s Dream, the show a holistic approach, the program cre- attaches a rather traditional tale about ted. For more Information call (732) paints a vivid picture of a decadent ates a successful business model for the family Ricki Rendazzo, a.k.a. Linda 574-8600 or visit and deadly all-night party in late 1920s Community Theater, allowing them Brummel, forsook in service of her www.deutscherclub.us. Manhattan, just a year before the to provide quality performances while muse. Expect the usual fallout, re- Young Audiences Announces Crash of 1929, when nearly every- also thriving financially. criminations, awkward moments and thing in America would collapse. For more information on UCACT, tender epiphanies when, informed that Westfielder’s Artwork It's the story of a desperately dam- please contact Victoria Durbin Drake, her recently betrayed daughter has gone New President & CEO aged relationship between vaudeville Chief of Staff, Union County Board off the deep end, Ricki flies back to her On Exhibit at Gallery dancer Queenie and vaudeville clown of Chosen Freeholders, at (908) 558- prior world to stop the bleeding and WESTFIELD – Westfield artist, PRINCETON – Young Audiences sented nationally and regionally on Burrs, two vicious, reckless people, 2278 or visit ucnj.org/ucact. mend fences. Kanak "Kay" Bhasin's artwork is New Jersey & Eastern Pennsylva- arts education. There, literally back home in Indi- currently on exhibition at Galeria nia (YA), the leading provider of Ms. Russo shared, “I am honored ana, she is greeted by her former hubby, West, 111 Quimby Street in arts education in the region, has that the board has chosen me to lead Pete, who sent out the S.O.S. A nice Westfied. Galeria West is open from announced the selection of Michele Young Audiences New Jersey and NJYT Performing Arts guy played by Kevin Kline, his 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Russo as its new President and CEO. Eastern Pennsylvania in this new workaholic ways have bought him a Ms. Bhasin’s exposure to art Ms. Russo will transition into the chapter. I am thrilled to bring my McMansion in a gated community. started early in life. Her creative role on October 19 as Laurence experience from The Geraldine R. Classes To Begin in October Although remarried, his wife (Audra mother had decorated their home Capo retires after 25 years of dedi- Dodge Foundation and my passion McDonald) is off visiting her sick dad with prints of Degas and Miro's cation to YA. A national search was for arts education to this important ROSELLE PARK – “Right now This past summer, NJYT pre- in another state. Hmm? Oh, it’s OK. paintings and objets d'art from conducted by the board of trustees’ organization. Under Larry’s leader- on Broadway, Adam Rodgers is in sented Kander and Ebb’s classic It’s even OK, in a soap opera sort of around the world. Kanak took pri- search committee led by Board ship, YA has made incredible American in Paris, Daisy Hobbs is musical, Cabaret at the Algonquin way, that Ricki, a supermarket cashier vate paintings lessons when she was Chair Belinda Roll and Immediate progress in its mission to reach ev- in Aladdin, Okieriete Onaeodowan Arts Theatre in Manasquan and the when she’s not rocking and rolling, a young girl and excelled in the art Past Chair Richard Goldman. ery child with the arts. I am eager to was in Rocky and is now in Westminster Arts Center in has no money to stay in a hotel. Hmm? class in school. She has a degree in “Michele is a proven leader in work with the board, staff and art- Hamilton,” said Cynthia Meryl, Ar- Bloomfield. Before long, we meet the immedi- Fine Art/Art Education from Kean both the non-profit and arts educa- ists to grow YA’s reach, continue to tistic Director of New Jersey Youth Starting its 24th season, registra- ate victims of Ricki’s mortal sin, gath- University, and enjoys painting with tion field,” said Belinda Roll. “Her adapt to the educational landscape, Theatre (NJYT) listing several tion for NJYT classes in drama, ered to vociferously impress that there acrlyics in her New Jersey studio. wealth of knowledge and passion and deliver programs that nurture NJYT alumni who are successfully voice, ballet, jazz, tap, and musical is no statute of limitations for desert- Most of Kanak's paintings are im- along with her bright vision for YA’s and expand the creativity, cultural progressing in their theatrical ca- theatre for ages eight to 21 will take ing one’s family, with the two-timed pressionistic or abstract expression- future will help our organization understanding and learning skills reers. She added, “NJYT students place at the Roselle Park Studio. daughter, Julie, played by Streep’s real- istic and are characterized by the move forward in its quest to ensure of our children.” not only have gone on to Broadway, For detailed information on life offspring, Mamie Gummer, lead- use of vibrant color. It is her hope that all children in our region expe- “I could not be happier with the but also to prime-time television, NJYT, visit ing the tirade. While it’s too early to that her paintings convey her natu- rience high quality arts education.” board’s selection of Michele,” shared film, and to major regional theatres www.njyouththeatre.org, click on say whether or not Miss Gummer is a ral sense of optimism and joie de Richard Goldman shared, "We are Mr. Capo. “I am confident she will across the country. As important, “classes,” and then on “current class chip off the old icon, her frighteningly vivre. pleased to announce this appoint- carry forward our rich legacy. She many have entered first-rate theatre brochure.” For class information, unkempt martyr assures us that Hell Ms. Bhasin's website is ment. Michele will bring leader- has an expansive vision, proven pas- arts programs at major colleges and call (908) 233-3200. still hath no fury like a woman scorned. kbhasin.artspan.com ship, passion and creativity to YA’s sion for the field and a depth of universities. We are proud of all our programs and a deep sense of com- knowledge and skills to bring the alumni and hope to continue to edu- mitment to our region’s non-profit organization and the field of arts cate and, motivate students, and to sector and the arts education arena. education to its next level.” instill in them the self confidence She has a breadth of perspective they will need to move on to college and experience.” and then to make their theatrical Ms. Russo’s experience includes www.goleader.com dream a reality.” over 15 years of arts administra- tion, communication, program de- velopment and assessment in the non-profit arena. She leaves her position at The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation where she managed the Biennial Geraldine R. Dodge Po- etry Festival, the largest poetry fes- tival in North America, the Poetry in the Schools Program and partici- pated in the Dodge Emerging Lead- ers Program. Prior to her time at the Dodge Foundation, she served as a Senior Education Associate at Young Audiences New Jersey where she managed programs that included Creative Beginnings Early Child- hood Residency and Professional Development Program, Artists-in- Education Long-Term Residencies, and Arts 4 Learning Literacy Les- sons. As a volunteer, Ms. Russo has dedicated her time, passion and ex- pertise to the Big Brothers, Big Sis- ters of Essex County, the Morristown Festival of Books and the Community Soup Kitchen of Morristown. Ms. Russo obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English with a Minor in French from The College of New Jersey. She has been published as a co-collaborator of early childhood arts integrated curriculum in Young Children: The Journal of the Na- tional Association for the Educa- tion of Young Children and has pre- Page 16 Thursday, August 20, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 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UNION – Premiere Stages at Kean “The People Before the Park is a the Sun; Shane Taylor, whose distin- University will present the winner of its fascinating play about the original melt- guished regional credits include the 2015 Play Festival, The People Before ing pot of Manhattan,” stated John J. Williamstown Theatre Festival, Actor’s Monk Shares Herbal Lore at the Park by Keith Josef Adkins, Thurs- Wooten, who helms the production. Theatre of Louisville, and Luna Stage day, September 3 through the Sunday, “After seeing the play, a patron’s visit to in West Orange; Andy Truschinski, re- September 20 in Kean University’s Zella Central Park should be significantly cently seen in the Broadway produc- Fry Theatre (Vaughn Eames Hall, 1000 more intriguing.” tion of The Heidi Chronicles and the Master Gardeners’ Trailside Site Morris Avenue, Union). Directed by Playwright Keith Josef Adkins is National Tour of War Horse; and Premiere Stages’ producing artistic di- the co-founder of The New Black Michelle Wilson, who was in Follow MOUNTAINSIDE – On July 23, ninth century, a monk in Reichenau, The Master Gardeners of Union rector John J. Wooten, this moving new Fest, a theater organization dedicated Me to Nellie’s at Premiere Stages, and the Herb Garden Committee of the Germany did design an ideal County grow vegetables, fruit and play tells the story of Seneca Village, to new and provocative playwriting, whose New York credits include A Rai- Master Gardeners of Union County Benedictine monastic compound, in- herbs for donation to local soup kitch- the 19th-century African-American music and discussion from the Afri- sin in the Sun (Broadway) and Detroit welcomed Father Gabriel Coless to cluding eight different gardens.” This ens and food pantries. Since 2002, community removed by eminent do- can Diaspora. His plays ‘67 (Public Theater/Classical Theatre their extensive Herb Garden, located unique, annotated drawing, known as they have donated nearly 25,000 lbs. main to create New York City’s world- include Pitbulls, which received its of Harlem). in their Trailside Demonstration Gar- The Plan of St, Gall, is “the earliest of hardy produce to help feed the renowned Central Park. Selected from world premiere at Rattlestick Theater In conjunction with Premiere’s 2015 dens in the Watchung Reservation. known architectural plan drawn on hungry in Union County. They are over 440 submissions as the winner of in New York, and Safe House, which Talk-Back Series, the theatre will offer Garbed in his “habit,” Fr. Gabriel, a parchment.” The Plan “gives us a headquartered as part of the Rutgers the Play Festival, an annual competi- received its world premiere at Cin- several free post-show discussions for Benedictine monk, herbalist and me- good idea of the various medieval Cooperative Extension at 300 North tion for unproduced scripts by area cinnati Playhouse in the Park and was audience members after select matinee dievalist from St. Mary’s Abbey, gardens—kitchen, apothecary, cem- Avenue East in Westfield. playwrights, The People Before the Park produced at Repertory Theatre of St. performances. Current guest speakers Delbarton in Morristown, was given etery, etc. and what herbs were used.” For more information on the Mas- received a developmental reading in Louis earlier this year. His works include playwright Keith Josef Adkins a grand tour of the Herb Garden by In England, Fr. Gabriel said he has ter Gardener program, call Judi March, and immediately struck a chord have also been produced and/or de- (Sunday, September 6 at 3 p.m.), and Herb Committee Chair Caryl scoured the country’s former medi- Laganga at (908) 654-9854, or visit with audiences unfamiliar with the plight veloped at the Public Theater, Jim Picinich, docent for The New-York Hannemann and Ann Burgmeyer. eval monasteries looking for rem- mastergardenersuc.org online. of Seneca Village. LaMaMa, Lark Play Development Historical Society (Saturday, Septem- A charter member of the Herb So- nants of their indigenous gardens. He Center, Epic Theatre Ensemble, New ber 19 at 3 p.m.). ciety of America (Northern NJ Unit, advised that “many of these monas- York Theater Workshop, Alliance The People Before the Park runs 1970), this venerable educator in- teries were destroyed during the reign Theater, Hansberry Project, and the Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m., Sat- formed the group first off that he has of Henry VIII. However, one monas- Bay Area Playwrights Festival, among urdays at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sun- taught a series of 90 unique classes on tery, at Peterborough north of Lon- others. days at 3 p.m. Tickets are $30 stan- medieval and herbal topics at Drew don, was left intact because Eleanor Producing artistic director John J. dard, $20 for senior citizens and Kean University over a 45-year span. of Aquitaine, Henry’s first wife, is Wooten has developed, directed and alumni, and $15 for students and pa- Regarding the current popularity buried there. Much information,” he produced numerous new plays at Pre- trons with disabilities. Significant dis- of herbs and herbal remedies, he ref- said, “was gleaned at that site.” miere Stages, including The Beautiful counts for groups of eight or more erenced an article in the New York Alluding to the popular PBS show Dark, The Good Counselor and Fol- apply. To make reservations or to or- Times wherein he attributed this post- Cadfael, Fr. Gabriel reminded the low Me to Nellie’s, all of which were der a season brochure, please call the pharmaceutical revival to “a desire group that, “Cadfael was a Benedictine honored by the American Theatre Crit- Kean Stage Box Office at (908) 737- for the authenticity that gardeners monk whose herb and vegetable gar- ics Association and were subsequently SHOW (7469) or visit Premiere Stages could get from growing their dens, like those of all monasteries, produced. online at www.kean.edu/ own….As herbalists, we are of one were used not only in cooking, but for Premiere’s stellar cast includes W. premierestages. mind with our mutual interest in plants physical and mental healing.” Tré Davis, recently seen Off-Broad- Tickets are also available for Pre- rooted in history.” “Monks were the healers,” he ex- way in Hamlet (The Public), Zooman miere Stages’ exclusive The People Fr. Gabriel said he spent many years plained. “They even created two spe- And The Sign (Signature Theatre Co.), Before the Park Opening Night Party tending a colonial garden at the Wick cial medicinal liquors – and Airborne (EST); Bridget Gabbe, on Friday, September 4. This event House in Jockey Hollow State Park, Benedictineand Chartreuse. Char- seen on television in Unbreakable features a pre-show party with wine and and that he has traveled extensively treuse,” he said, “is comprised of 72 Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix), The Follow- hors d’ oeuvres at the four-star farm-to- in Greece, Crete, Germany, Switzer- different herbs, one for each chapter ing (FOX), and Blue Bloods (CBS); table restaurant Ursino, admission to TAKING A LESSON..Union County Master Gardeners paid close attention to land and England to study the current, of the Rule of St. Benedict. The Fr. Gabriel Coless during his talk in their extensive Herb Garden on July 23. A Billy Eugene Jones, who has appeared the performance, and a post-show cham- medieval and ancient use of herbs. formula for Benedictine was discov- Benedictine monk, Fr. Gabriel is an herbalist and medievalist who has taught in the Broadway productions of The pagne toast and dessert reception with “With the fall of the Roman Empire ered by the new owner of a confis- graduate courses at Drew University for 45 years. The Master Gardeners’ Herb Trip to Bountiful, The Big Knife, The the cast. Tickets for this exclusive event in 400 A.D.,” he noted, “building cated abbey in Fecamp, France after Garden surrounds the gazebo in their Demonstration Gardens, cultivated at Mountaintop, Passing Strange, Radio are $55, and may be purchased by skills were lost. However, in the the French Revolution.” Trailside in the Watchung Reservation in Mountainside. Golf, Gem of the Ocean, and A Raisin in calling (908) 737-7469. RELAX… We’ll Fix the Air!

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PENCE BLASTS 2-RUN HR, MONTEFUSCO WHACKS SOLO HR; POLSTON RAPS 3-RUN TRIPLE Creative Ousts Kilkenny, 16-5 in U.C. 60+ Softball Playoffs

By DAVID B. CORBIN Kilkenny House finished with a Geoff Polston pounded a three- uted a pair of RBI sacrifice flies. several running grabs, including Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 17-6 record to receive the sec- run triple and added a single, Although not without a few mis- an entertaining snowcone job in Creative Industries 1 brought ond seed. The double victory while scoring twice. Pitcher Al judgments, both teams exhib- the third inning. Montefusco all of its tools in both games of advanced Creative to the cham- Betau also helped his cause with ited some superb defensive plays, made several running snags in the Union County Senior 60+ pionship best-of-three series to a double and two singles in his predominantly in the outfield and center as did Kulik in right-cen- League A Division playoffs and face the top-seeded Awnings three at-bats, while scoring twice just beyond shortstop. Creative ter. Second baseman Tom sent Kilkenny House home early Galore men, who finished the and adding an RBI. Dennis Mosier right-centerfielder Mosier show- Beninato initiated a 4-6 (Tom after delivering a 16-5 thumping regular season at 19-5. went 3-for-3 with a run scored cased his range with several run- Frierson)-3 (Dave “Duck” Ball) in Game 2 at Memorial Field 2 in Creative Industries sent 15 of and an RBI. ning catches. Dana Kimmel made double play. Linden on August 12. The Cre- its 16-man roster to the plate Kilkenny House put together two slick plays just beyond the Kulik led off the Kilkenny first ators also shut down Kilkenny and all of them either reached 12 hits and leadoff hitter Ron shortstop position and third inning with a triple to deep right- early in Game 1 with a 14-2 base safely or contributed an RBI. Kulik was the man that the Cre- baseman Dennis Watson smoth- center and scored on drudging. Gary Pence contributed heavily ators could not get out, going 3- ered a hard smash that he con- Feigenbaum’s sac fly to right. Creative Industries finished the with a two-run home run and a for-3 with two triples and three verted to a putout. And the game Creative answered with four runs regular season with a 15-8 record pair of singles, while scoring in all runs scored. Don Montefusco pro- ended with a sweet 3-6-1 double that began with a one-out triple and received the third seed, while three of his plate appearances. vided some power with a solo play initiated by first baseman from Tom Straniero, who fin- home run to go with his RBI Brian Williams and concluded by ished 2-for-2. Pence launched single. George Manos singled Betau, who covered first. his two-run shot to deep center. See & Subscribe at twice and added an RBI, while Kilkenny leftfielder Bob D’Meo Polston yanked a single to right BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo Phil Hewitt rapped a pair of was a very busy man and made and Betau ripped a vicious double singles. Al Feigenbaum contrib- into leftfield. When Joe DiPiero’s Submit commentary and items for publishing. Probitas Verus Honos fly ball was dropped in leftfield, Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, August 20, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Polston and Betau scored. Pepe peppered a single to cen- Hewitt singled up the middle and ators, beginning with Kimmel’s Montefusco slammed his solo Richie Kovach began the ter, Rich Wilson singled and Montefusco lined an RBI single to single to left. Larry Berra stepped homer in the sixth then Creative Kilkenny second with a single to Mosier plunked an RBI single into left. Well! Four more Creators to the plate and poked a single Industries I felt there was no left and Ball followed with a loop- shallow right. Bill Reichle rifled a scored in the third to make the over third. Pence loaded the more need to score any addi- ing single over short. Manos two-run triple to left and Will- score 12-3. Straniero, Pence and bases with a single then Polston tional runs. Kilkenny followed suit added an RBI single to left-cen- iams lofted an RBI sac fly to left. Betau singled to load the bases powered his three-run triple to in the top of the seventh. ter. However, four more Cre- Kilkenny put up another run in then DiPiero lashed an RBI single center. Betau followed with an Kilkenny House 111 011 0 5 ators scored in the second. Frank the third. Kulik singled to center, to left that was bungled, allowing RBI single. Creative Industries 444 040 x 16 Pence to score. As Betau skipped toward home, the throw to the plate sailed out of play and DiPiero also strolled home. In the fifth, Kulik drilled a triple to center and scored on Feigenbaum’s sac fly then the magic number of four runs showed up again for the Cre- Reading is Good For You

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For further information, on Wednesday, September 16 Purchase tickets online from Tips for Healthy Living” on Communitywide Garage Sale will call (908) 709-0434. from 6 to 8 p.m. This event, spon- the events page of the chamber Wednesday, September 16, at be held in Kenilworth on Satur- The Kenilworth Historical Soci- sored by The Greater Westfield website, www.gwaccnj.com. Ad- the Cranford Community Center. day and Sunday, October 10 and ety is sponsoring the Area Chamber of Commerce vance purchase is $15. Chamber It will begin at 7:30 p.m. 11. This major event, sponsored Communitywide Garage Sale as (GWACC), will feature chamber members receive a $5 discount. Sponsored by the Cranford Pub- by the Kenilworth Historical So- a service to the community. Any member businesses and non-prof- The price for tickets at the door is lic Library, this program is of- ciety, will take place, rain or shine, proceeds after borough permit its. Get to know some of the hid- $20. For more information, email fered free of charge and all are between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. each fees, advertising and other re- den gems in the area that provide [email protected] welcome. The Cranford Commu- day. lated costs are paid will benefit quality products and services. or call (908) 233-3021. nity Center is located at 220 Nearly 200 residences partici- the organization’s ongoing fund- There will be ample time to Walnut Avenue, Cranford. pated in Kenilworth’s raising campaign to help defray network with attendees. Every- Registration Still On Ms. Linder will provide 10 easy Communitywide Garage Sale last the cost of an elevator that makes one will be served passed-around health and lifestyle tips to help fall, and this year’s participation the newly-restored Oswald J. For Basketball participants increase their en- is expected to equal or exceed Nitschke House “living history” Library Plans Return CRANFORD — The Cranford ergy and vitality. that of last year, according to the museum and cultural arts center Recreation and Parks Department For more information about up- historical society. fully accessible to everyone. Of Books & Bagels reminds the public that registra- coming library programs, go to Residents who register and pay The Kenilworth Historical Soci- tion for the Fall and Winter Boys cranford.com/library and click on CRANFORD — Following its a $12 fee to hold a garage sale at ety is an independent, unpaid and Girls Basketball League, com- the Events & Programs tab at the their home anytime during that volunteer-based, non-profit, tax- summer break, Books & Bagels, prising grades 3 to 8, as well as top of the page. the Cranford Public Library’s weekend will receive a certificate exempt, 501(c)(3) organization registration for the High School representing the borough’s per- dedicated to the research, pres- monthly book chat program for Basketball League, will continue adults, will resume on Saturday, Reading is Good For You mission to proceed and will ben- ervation and interpretation of the through Friday, October 2. efit from the Kenilworth Histori- Oswald J. Nitschke House, local September 12, at 10:15 a.m. It The programs run from No- will take place in the library’s cal Society’s statewide advertis- history and culture. vember to March and are open to ing of the communitywide event Raddin Room. The library is lo- Cranford residents only. The fee cated at 224 Walnut Avenue. via major newspapers, websites Garwood Seniors Post for each program is $85. Regis- and prominently-placed signage The program format is simple. tration must be done in person at Participants are asked to bring a and fliers. San Gennaro Trip the Cranford Community Center, The addresses of registered few of their favorite books and located at 220 Walnut Avenue, GARWOOD — The Garwood Se- tell the other members of the participating residences will be nior Citizens Club is planning a Cranford. For more information included in a Kenilworth group what they like about them. or any questions, call the Com- trip to the Fiesta De San Gennaro The books can be new or old, Communitywide Garage Sale list- at the Li Greci’s Staaten in Staten munity Center at (908) 709- goleader.com/subscribe ing and map that will be available fiction or non-fiction, classic or 7283. Island, N.Y. on Tuesday, Sep- contemporary. in quantity, free of charge, at the tember 22. Sessions are one hour in length. Gamers Club Open at Cranford Center Kenilworth A&P Customer Ser- The show will be an extrava- There is no required reading, and vice Desk, 801 Boulevard; Bor- ganza of comedy and music fea- attendees will have the opportu- CRANFORD — The Thursday p.m., with some extra time to ough Clerk’s Office, 567 Boule- turing Andre & Cirell. Tickets are nity to learn about books recom- Night Gamers Club (TNGC), a wrap up games in progress. Ad- vard; Kenilworth Public Library, $49 per person for Garwood se- mended by other group mem- service of the Cranford Recre- mission is free, but bringing a 548 Boulevard, and Especially niors and $54 for non-residents. bers. Refreshments will be served, ation and Parks Department, is game to share with the club is Yours Florist, 13 N. 20th Street, The bus will leave from the courtesy of the Friends of the open to all Cranford residents. highly encouraged. after Wednesday, October 7. The Garwood Firehouse, located at Cranford Public Library. Registra- An adult must accompany chil- On Thursday, August 27, the listing also will be posted on the 415 South Avenue, at 10 a.m. tion is not required. Anyone with dren younger than 11. club will hold “Classic Card Game” Borough of Kenilworth website: that day and return at approxi- questions about Books & Bagels Every Thursday, the club en- night. The evening will feature kenilworthborough.com. mately 5 p.m. is asked to contact Program Co- joys classic games such as such kitchen table and play- Communitywide Garage Sale The menu is as follows: one- ordinator Sally Hanford at (908) “Scattergories,” “Cribbage” and ground favorites as “Palace,” registration forms with instruc- hour open bar; fresh garden 709-7272, extension no. 2104, “Risk,” as well as contemporary “Spit” and “Egyptian Rats,” tions may be obtained at the salad; choice of pasta or soup; or at [email protected]. games like “7 Wonders,” “Magic: among many more. For further Kenilworth Borough Clerk’s Of- entrée choice of sirloin of beef, To see what else is coming up The Gathering” and “Mice and information, call the Cranford fice/Borough Hall, Kenilworth chicken parmesan or sole at the library, go to cranford.com/ Mystics.” Recreation and Parks Department Public Library, Especially Yours oreganato, and dessert with cof- library and click on the Events & TNGC meets at the Cranford at (908) 709-7283 or e-mail the Florist and on the Borough of fee or tea. For reservations, call Programs tab at the top of the Community Center, located at club directly at Kenilworth website. The regis- Walter Maszczak at (908) 789- page. 220 Walnut Avenue, from 7 to 9 [email protected]. tration deadline is Thursday, Oc- 1067. LEADER/TIMES SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Are you enjoying the quality content you’re reading in the pages of this fine newspaper? If this is true... 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