Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, February 23, 2017 OUR 127th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 08-2017 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Westfield Council Hears Views On Safety, Sanctuary Cities

By CHRISTINA M. HINKE that will serve to promote economic governing body why Panera Bread Specially Written for The Westfield Leader development and sustainability for has vacated its lease in Westfield on WESTFIELD — The town council many years to come.” East Broad Street. heard from residents Tuesday about DTF Chairman William Heinbokel “Did the town do everything pos- safety issues, their thoughts on said LRK Consultants, the firm hired sible?” he asked. Westfield as a sanctuary city, the to review and analyze zoning ordi- Mayor Skibitsky said, “my under- downtown loss of a restaurant, and nances and to inspect the downtown standing is it doesn’t fit the parking during snow events. Mayor and provide suggestions, has visited model…the franchisee didn’t want to Andy Skibitsky also made a speech the downtown, and the DTF is await- invest with the franchisor.” about the town’s Downtown Task ing their report. “We have tenants looking at some Force (DTF) and the council heard an “The town has begun to explore of our vacant properties,” Mayor Ski- update from the task force chairman. tangible opportunities,” Mr. bitsky said. Mayor Skibitsky said the town Heinbokel said. The DTF is to come The Downtown Westfield Corpo- formed the DTF last July and also up with a one-year plan, a one-to- ration does act as a facilitator be- hired an outside consultant to “iden- three-year plan, and a long-term plan, tween prospects and landowners, tify the factors within our purview he said. Town Administrator Jim Gildea said, and develop a forward-looking plan Resident David Hunter asked the to fill vacancies. Councilman Sam Della Fera sug- gested people reach out to Panera Bread to ask that the company bring back a restaurant to Westfield. “This governing body does not have power …we may want to…we sim- ply can’t create it out of thin air,” Mr. Della Fera said. “We don’t subsidize rents,” Mayor Skibitsky said. “We don’t negotiate with them.” Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader Westfield residents Lydia Kaplan ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE...Bruce Paterson, center, of Garwood, asks the Westfield council to form an alliance with other and Pam Brug, founders of Westfield municipalities in the county to request the county develop a grant to aid in funding the costs for revaluations the state has Solidarity for Safety, which provides imposed. Seated are Westfield Town Administrator Jim Gildea, left, and Attorney Russell Finestein. support and representation for chil- dren and families who are victims of hate speech and/or crimes, as well as Garwood School Board Discusses recommending school programs re- lated to these issues (as described on Ms. Kaplan’s LinkedIn page), asked the mayor and council what it could Testing of Lincoln School Water do to make Westfielders feel safe. Ms. Kaplan and Ms. Brug said people By BETSEY BURGDORF the board that 30 water stations were Clark involving the Plainfield High have come to each of them in confi- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader tested at Lincoln School on February School girls’ basketball team. Ms. Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader OUT FOR A RIDE...A family enjoys the warm temperatures by walking their dence telling them that they feel un- GARWOOD — At the Tuesday 17. He said that the lab company took Guerriero said that during a girls’ bas- bikes across the foot bridge at Nomahegan Park in Cranford on Saturday. safe, and that their children have night meeting of the Garwood Board samples and that full results should be ketball game between ALJ and Plain- been called terrorists or been an- of Education (BOE), an update on the available in approximately 10 days. field, the away team was given a class- tagonized for being Jewish. mandatory testing of Lincoln School Mr. Spera said that Lincoln School has room to use as a locker room. In the Mayor Skibitsky said, “Fortunately, water was heard, walkie-talkies for two water sources, one on Walnut Street classroom, puppets that were being Senior Van Received by we haven’t had any dangerous issues. teachers were discussed and students and a newer source on Second Av- created were on display in various We have had swastikas painted in the Honor Society were recognized. enue. states of completion. The girls on the Borough; Pool Fees Told throughout the years…We work with Garwood BOE Supervisor of Build- Mr. Spera noted that some of the Plainfield basketball team felt that a CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ings and Grounds Thomas Spera told newer water pipes at the school are puppet of Lebron James that had a By MICHAEL BONACCORSO address to destination. No call back copper and areas that have been re- string tied around its neck to keep it Specially Written for The Westfield Leader will be provided. The van has a win- paired are galvanized and “some of it from falling off the rack was being MOUNTAINSIDE – Mayor Paul dow of 20 minutes to arrive; 10 min- Board OK’s Summit Ave. is a best guess.” Lead in the water is a used to intimidate them. The incident N. Mirabelli announced Tuesday utes before the time requested or 10 concern, and some of the older pipes is under investigation by the Union night that the borough’s new van to minutes after the time requested. Any could “spawn some problems,” he said. County Prosecutor’s Office. transport seniors is officially in op- transportation questions must be di- Addition, Pool on Kimball Any water station that comes back BOE member Tracey Roland an- eration. rected to Kim Moriak, Mountainside with issues will be taken out of service. nounced that the Education Fund of Mayor Mirabelli described the van senior citizen coordinator, at (908) By MICHAEL BONACCORSO voted in upholding the Westfield zon- “Hopefully, I can come back next Garwood (EFG) will hold a fundraiser unveiling Tuesday morning as “ter- 232-4406. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ing official’s report suggesting Mr. month and say we are all good,” Mr. on Wednesday, March 15, at Rosie’s rific” and he looks forward to all the The council approved an ordinance WESTFIELD – The board of ad- Wong must seek a variance. Mr. Spera said. “If not, then at least we Wine Bar from 7 to 9 p.m. The event assistance it will bring to residents. for increased fees at the Mountain- justment last Wednesday heard the Masciale stated the wording is up to have a plan.” will feature wine tasting and appetiz- The van’s seating capacity is 12 pas- side Community Pool for specific cases of four homeowners seeking interpretation and a bit unclear when The results of the testing will be ers. Tickets are $30, of which half will sengers. Mayor Mirabelli stated he membership categories for the spring relief on variances. addressing aggregate sums of en- posted within 24 hours of receipt and go directly to the EFG. Tickets to the was excited the van was mainly pur- and summer. The new fees range from Two of the four parties were seek- croachment. Board member Andrew a letter will be sent to all parents with event are available at the main office, chased with a Union County Seniors $118 for au pair/nanny memberships ing d-variances. Board Chairman Wasserman said he agreed with Mr. the results. as well as at the door the night of the in Motion grant. to $334 for family memberships. William Heinbokel said all d-vari- Wong as the code addresses each BOE President Christine Guerriero event. Operating hours and daily destina- There are also daily guest fees rang- ance approvals must have five out of structure’s encroachment, not an ag- reported on an incident that happened Board member Susan Groning re- tions are available through Borough ing from $7 to $10 and weekly and seven votes to be approved. Mr. gregate sum. at Arthur L. Johnson High School in CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Hall and will be posted on the house guest fees of $25 and $30 de- Heinbokel acknowledged only five Mr. Heinbokel said Mr. Wong’s borough’s website. Preliminary days pending on category. board members were in attendance. request was reasonable and not an and times are Monday, 9 a.m. until 2 The governing body approved Other variance approvals just need a abusive interpretation of the code. p.m.; Tuesday, 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., March as Youth Art Month. The reso- majority, which is attainable with Mr. Heinbokel suggested future de- and Thursday, 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. lution deemed art to be a powerful five board members present. Mr. velopments and encroachments in Pick-up with starting times are 9:15 resource with many benefits for el- Heinbokel stated before the parties separate scenarios could become abu- a.m. All messages must be left the ementary, middle and high school presented their case, the board would sive to neighbors if a variance was not night before at (908) 232-2400, ex- students. allow the parties to return to the ruled as needed. The board unani- tension no. 238. Residents should Also, Mountainside will provide March meeting where all seven board mously voted that Mr. Wong must leave their name, telephone number, $300 to the fund-raising committee members will be present. seek relief as suggested by the zoning time of appointment, address and the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Michael Wong, of 814 Summit official. Mr. Wong then presented plan Avenue, asked the board to overturn details and was unanimously ap- a zoning official’s report that he must proved by the board to develop the seek relief in order to build an addi- addition on his home. tion with two bay windows. Mr. Wong Thomas and Cynthia Burke, of 4 stated he is indeed seeking to develop Kimball Circle, will be putting in a two windows with a total of 23 feet of pool on their property. The Burkes square footage. Mr. Wong assured are seeking relief to adjust their fence the encroachment for both windows from a six-foot mandated opaque was less than three feet and each fence to their proposed four-foot window was less than 15 square feet. fence with natural barriers. Mrs. Mr. Wong testified each proposed Burke suggested a four-foot fence window encroached two feet. Mr. would provide security along with Wong cited Westfield zoning code: additional landscaping designs fur- “Oriels, bay windows, bow windows, ther privatizing the property. Mrs. Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader window greenhouses, and similar ar- Burke said her proposed design is HONOR SOCIETY...Students are acknowledged for earning straight A's at the Garwood Board of Education meeting on Tuesday night. Superintendent Teresa chitectural devices, may encroach up better fitted with the historic Quigley and BOE President Christine Guerriero present students with a certifi- to three feet into any required yard or neighborhood’s architecture. cate for their achievement. court; provided, however, that the Mr. and Mrs. Burke asked for relief area of such encroachment projected at a previous meeting. The Burkes PPPAAAGE INDEXINDEXGE to ground level shall not exceed 15 were denied relief on uncertainty square feet and further provided that where the fence would be in relation Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9 Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-17 Courtesy of Borough of Mountainside such encroachment is limited to struc- to their property line. At the February SENIOR TRANSPORTATION...The Borough of Mountainside recently re- tures on the ground floor of the build- 15 meeting, Mrs. Burke clarified that Police ...... 18 Real Estate .... 11-20 ceived a van from the County of Union as part of the county’s Seniors In Motion ing.” the fence will be on their property. Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 18 grant program. Pictured next to the van outside of Borough Hall are Mountainside Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 19-20 Senior Citizen Coordinator Kim Moriak with Mayor Paul Mirabelli. Board member Chris Masciale CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 WESTFIELD Congratulations to the WEST Patricia Spinner Sales Associate #1 Agent for January! Cell: 908-337-8709

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Specially Written for The Westfield Leader John Brandli, one of the restaurant’s SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- owners, told the council that the set-up ship council enacted three ordinances for this year’s event, which will take on Tuesday and also issued a special- place on March 17, 18, and 19, will be use permit for a local eatery to hold its the same as last year, with daily start annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration. times at 11 a.m. and closing times for At its regular meeting, the council Friday and Saturday nights being 1 a.m. passed an ordinance that prohibits outside and 2 a.m. inside while the part-time and appointed township event will shut down on Sunday night employees and officials from receiv- by 10 p.m. Guido Pascucci, a resident ing township-provided health ben- of Senger Place who lives directly be- efits. The issue of health benefits for hind the pub, made his annual pilgrim- elected officials was raised during age to the council microphone to ask last year’s municipal campaign when that parking rules be enforced so that Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader then-mayor Kevin Glover, who had festival-goers do not block his drive- GLOWING WITH PRIDE...A “Glow Yoga” event was held Friday night at Bella accepted such benefits, defended his way with their cars. Mayor Smith said Organici Meditation Spa in Cranford. An upcoming Glow Yoga event will benefit Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Cranford High School Project Graduation. FAMILY TIME...This family enjoys the unseaonably warm weather Sunday at actions, saying he had, in effect, been he would speak with Police Chief Ted Mohawk Park in Cranford. grandfathered in because he has been Conley about the situation while Coun- a member of the council since Janu- cilman Ted Spera suggested placing ary 2007 — well before various no-parking signs in front of Mr. Sanctuary Cities Council Discusses Deer changes in state law forbid part-time Pascucci’s driveway. government workers from receiving In other business, at its hour-long CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 health benefits. meeting, Mr. Mirabella updated the the temples very closely…” said he agrees that local governments Problem at Nature Center Mayor Alexander Smith said the council on renovation at the Resolve Mayor Skibitsky also said he is should cooperate with federal law newly-enacted ordinance was an “im- House on Front Street, where win- available to speak with anyone about enforcement authorities who ask to By ROBYN ORR-GIOFFRE Ms. McKeown described to the portant ordinance” that will being dow sills and frames have been re- their concerns and how to “make this retain an illegal immigrant. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader council how she had witnessed in- Scotch Plains to conformance with placed by public works personnel — a better community.” Resident Mark Renfrey of Downer FANWOOD – Councilwoman jured fawn as they lay injured and state standards. In response to a ques- at a savings to the township of about “Ignorance and racism has always Street asked where he could park Katherine Mitchell gave the borough dying and told council members it tion from a resident, Township Man- $15,000. Bids will soon be requested existed…I feel like with each genera- during a snow event, referring to the council an update Tuesday night from was “like watching Bambi die on ager Al Mirabella said employees who for painting the historic building’s tion in the United States there is less ordinance as it pertains to having the Environmental Commission in your lawn.” had taken health benefits in past years exterior. Mr. Mirabella also said the of it, but it’s still out there…,” the vehicles off the road during a snow regards to the deer problem at the “The fence is not the solution be- would not be asked to reimburse the sewer rate will remain “stable” for mayor noted. He said the town is accumulation that is three inches deep Nature Center. cause they will start wandering the township. this year, at the same rate it has been doing outreach with religious leaders or more. “Our intent is to not ticket The Environmental Commission is streets,” Ms. McKeown told Council The council also passed an ordi- for the past several years. in the community. people,” Mayor Skibitsky said. considering applying for a grant “with members. nance that formally appropriates The council passed a resolution Councilwoman Jo Ann Neylan said, “The number of cars on the street the possibility of fencing in the Na- Mr. Boris acknowledged the deer $185,000 from the state Department accepting a bid for recycling services, “Westfield is one of the safest com- was very low,” Mr. Gildea said. After ture Center,” according to Ms. problem is an issue “everywhere in of Transportation to help finance a a service that Mr. Mirabella said will munities.” the recent snowstorm, he said that Mitchell. The fencing would be in- the State of New Jersey.” milling and paving project on East continue to be twice a month, albeit at “There are certain demographics that there were certain areas that had cars stalled to keep the deer out of the “The two don’t have to be mutually Second Street. A third ordinance sets a higher rate than last year — but he are afraid to report this,” Ms. Kaplan on the street and it would help in Nature Center. exclusive and we can look into pro- out traffic control standards for road expressed hope that some of that in- said. “If you are Muslim, for example, understanding where off-street park- “The deer eat all of the natural tecting our Nature Center and ad- repair projects. crease will be offset by grant money. you are not going to speak out.” ing needs exist. “We will have a clear things that are in the Nature Center, dressing the problem with the deer,” A special-use permit was provided to Deputy Mayor Llewellyn Jones said Ms. Kaplan also was the organizer understanding where we need to make so that all the natural things are gone Mr. Boris told council members and the Darby Road restaurant on Park it was difficult to keep recycling fees of the Women’s March on Westfield. provisions for spots in town people and have been gone for some time residents. Avenue to hold its annual St. Patrick’s down when, typically, only one com- Debbie Khan of Minisink Way pro- can go to,” Mr. Gildea said. now,” Ms. Mitchell told the council. In related news, Dean Talcott, the Day weekend celebration in conjunc- pany submits a bid. posed Westfield to become a sanctu- There was about 80 percent less Attempts are being made to “re- retired Nature Center caretaker, was ary city. cars on the road during the recent plant the native species and bring honored by the council “for his A sanctuary city has many defini- snowstorm than in other snow events, them back to what they were once volunteerism and knowledge of all tions and is defined by each munici- according to the Department of Pub- upon a time,” according to Ms. aspects of his position, his integrity Water Testing pality in its laws that deem them a lic Works, Mayor Skibitsky said, Mitchell, and the deer problem is and his dedication.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 sanctuary city. making it easier to plow the roads. interfering with that goal. In old business news, an ordinance ported that the Building and Grounds parents with the staff. Ms. Khan asked the council that In other town business, Ms. Neylan Ms. Mitchell told the council that authorizing the execution of a finan- Committee suggested the purchase of “I will get back to you on that,” Westfield law enforcement officers announced Westfield has received a the Environmental Commission has cial agreement with Station Square at walkie-talkies for teachers to use when Superintendent Quigley said. “We live who are in contact with illegal immi- Municipal Alliance Grant of $26,651. not “made any absolute decisions,” Fanwood Urban Renewal, LLC was off site. She also reported that the in a very interesting time. It is an grants treat those persons like any During the workshop session, held but the fence is one of the options. approved for a second reading. parking lot on 2nd Avenue is slated for unsafe world, and I don’t know if I other resident, to not keep a separate prior to the official meeting, Garwood Council President Kevin Boris, fill- In new business, news several reso- repair and an updated quote will be want my teachers having their picture record of illegal aliens, and to not resident Bruce Paterson asked the ing in for Mayor Colleen Mahr, con- lutions were passed including autho- obtained since the quote of $33,000- on the website.” work with the federal government in council to form an alliance with other firmed the Commission is consider- rization for an amendment to Rogut $35,000 was presented to the BOE last “It is just a suggestion,” Ms. their quest to apprehend illegal immi- municipalities in the county to re- ing applying for a grant, but acknowl- McCarthy’s 2016 Contract and an year. Patterson said. “Not to panic.” grants. quest the county develop a grant to edged “we could get it or we could amendment to Roth D’Aquanni, “I think walkie-talkies are a good In other news, Honor Society stu- Ray Gargiulo of Cranford Avenue aid in funding the costs for not get it and we won’t know until LLC’s 2016 contract. idea,” Superintendent Teresa Quigley dents were recognized by the BOE for spoke in response to the proposed revaulations the state has imposed. mid-September” if the money will An authorization for a transfer in the said. earning straight A’s. Each student was sanctuary city idea. “I think the better So far Westfield and Plainfield have come through. 2016 budget and a temporary emer- Superintendent Quigley said that the called up individually to receive a example we can give is following been ordered a revaluation. Mr. Pater- Mr. Boris made clear “at this point gency appropriation were approved district had its first snow day last Thurs- certificate from Superintendent laws and what our elected official son said the county has a $50-million it’s all pretty preliminary,” and at this and the borough engineer’s contract day, which pushed back the celebra- Quigley and Ms. Guerriero. asked us to do,” he stated. surplus in its budget that could be time, the Commission is simply “put- was extended to March 31 2017. tion of the 100th day of school. She “It’s nice to see students wanting to “We should work together, not earmarked for such a grant. He said ting in a request to protect our Nature February was declared Black His- announced that Valentine’s Day also come to school and do a great job,” against one another,” Mr. Gargiulo since the county has sold Runnells Center.” tory Month and Tayonna Lee, a mem- was celebrated last week. “It was just Ms. Guerriero said. “Congratulations, said. Hospital it no longer has the deficit of Resident Denise Rowbotham, who ber of the Black Student Union at one big party here at Lincoln School,” students!” Michael Mohr-Ramirez, age 17, operating costs of about $13 to $17 lives two blocks away from the Na- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School she said. The board unanimously approved said the town should look at the finan- million annually, and could use that ture Center, addressed the council to (SPFHS), along with two other mem- Board member Kathleen Patterson the donation of sound system equip- cial standpoint of allowing illegal savings for aiding in the costs of express opposition to building a fence. bers, were honored by the council. asked the board about adding teach- ment from John Malcolm. The system immigrants into the town and provid- revaluations. He noted the county Ms. Rowbotham, claiming to have Councilman Russell Huegel ac- ers’ photos to the BOE website. “I saw will be used at Field Day and other ing health care and housing to those recently authorized 6-percent salary seen as many as 10 deer in her yard at knowledged the importance of “af- the BOE members and their little blurbs outdoor events. persons. “It is an issue for taxpay- raises to three director positions in one time, asked the council “where fording all residents, especially young and I thought it would be nice to have The next meeting of the BOE will be ers…,” he said. the county. are they going to go except our yard?” persons, the opportunity to study and the teachers,” she said. Ms. Patterson held on Monday, March 20, at 7:30 Ms. Bruga responded, “It has noth- “If the county is mandating it — At some point in the discussion, understand black history both glo- said that adding photos of the teachers p.m., at Lincoln School, located at 400 ing to do with the economical…it has they should pay for it,” Mr. Paterson Councilwoman Erin McElroy Barker, bally and nationally,” and lauded the to the website could help familiarize Second Avenue. to do with safety…” She said it is a told The Westfield Leader. who described the Nature Center as efforts of members of the Black Stu- misnomer that working illegal immi- “an oasis in the middle of suburbia,” dent Union at SPFHS. grants do not pay taxes, and went on told concerned residents the intended The council started a new tradition to say they perform work that “many Reading is Good For You purpose of the Nature Center “was at the meeting, naming Peter of us don’t want to do.” not to be a home for the deer,” and Chemidlin, a businessman “with a Erwin Ramirez said, “We are very further explained the area “deserves strong commitment to the Fanwood fortunate in this town…we have a to be preserved for the people who Business Community,” as Citizen of sense of community…in a sanctuary live in Fanwood.” the Month. city we are asking the government not Resident Mary McKeown also ap- Mr. Chemidlin told the council he to cooperate when a person has al- proached the council to express con- had a great teacher in his father, a ready committed an illegal act.” He cerns about the fencing of the Nature business owner in the area since 1960, Center and noted the problem with deer who taught him “before you get, you getting hit in the road as a specific issue. have to give.” Senior Van goleader.com/subscribe CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 for Project Graduation. 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USPS 485200 Thursday, February 23, 2017 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 58th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 08-2017 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR BOE Proposes to Spend $21 Mil. on Special Education Services

By ROBYN ORR-GIOFFRE tendent of schools. “You’ll see the tuition has increased Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times: According to the data collected by over the last four years and we are SCOTCH PLAINS — Business the district, there is “a slight decrease proposing there will be an increase Administrator and Board Secretary in the number of special education next year,” Ms. Saridaki told the Deborah Saridaki gave the board an students,” however, according to Ms. board. update on the 2017-2018 proposed Saridaki, “we are finding the many of Additionally, the board was noti- school budget with a focus on special the students are more needy so it fied by the Individual with Disability education students last Thursday night doesn’t necessarily have an impact Educational Act (IDEA) Grant com- at the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board on the special education budget.” mittee to not budget more than 80 of Education meeting. In the 2016-2017 school year, 721 percent of what was received the pre- Ms. Saridaki told the board this students were identified as special vious year. The proposed amount would be the first of a two night education students, with 105 out of being budgeted by the district for introduction to the 2017-2018 new district, and 616 in district, as com- tuition is $7,313,778. If IDEA covers budget. While the first meeting fo- pared to 736 students, with 93 out of $720,000, the total cost to the district cused on the budget for special edu- district, and 643 in district in the will be $6,593,778. This cost is pro- cation, the second meeting will have 2015-2016 school year. jected to be a 14.02 percent increase an emphasis on costs for enrollment, A total of 85.4 percent of those from last year. curriculum and facilities. students get their needs met in dis- The proposed amount being bud- At the first board meeting in March trict, while 2.5 percent share time, 2.9 geted for special education transpor- the board will have a presentation percent have public placement, 9 per- tation, which has also gone up, is introducing the budget in its entirety cent have private placement and .1 $2,196,000, which shows a 3.08 per- and the budget will be submitted to percent take part in a regular school cent increase from last year. the Union County executive superin- day. The district is currently serving 76 students in self-contained classes. Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times This cost will go up “somewhat be- BOYS OF WINTER. ..With spring and the start of the baseball season a month or more away, a few of the young diehards tween the cost of salary” and the mid- took early batting and fielding practice at Memorial Field in Scotch Plains on a sunny and balmy President's Day. year addition of an extra disabilities pre-school class. Total cost is pro- jected to be $940,970, a 7.01 percent Ord. Enacted to Prohibit Health increase from last year. Additional support for special edu- cation programs, which include re- source programs, related services, Benefits for Elected Officials one-to-one aides, child study teams and an extended school year is pro- By FRED T. ROSSI paign when then-mayor Kevin the restaurant’s owners, told the jected to cost $11,439,059, a 3.70 Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Glover, who had accepted such ben- council that the set-up for this year’s percent increase from last year. SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- efits, defended his actions, saying event, which will take place on The district has been told to expect ship council enacted three ordi- he had, in effect, been grandfathered March 17, 18, and 19, will be the and budget for 20 percent less this nances on Tuesday and also issued in because he has been a member of same as last year, with daily start year from federal aid and will get a a special-use permit for a local eat- the council since January 2007 — times at 11 a.m. and closing times Courtesy of Susie Sefcik projected amount of $978.960, down ery to hold its annual St. Patrick’s well before various changes in state for Friday and Saturday nights be- NEWEST FIRE ENGINE...The Fanwood Fire Department unveiled its new from $1,223,701 given last year. With Day celebration. law forbid part-time government ing 1 a.m. outside and 2 a.m. inside Engine 7, a 2017 KME pumper, which replaces the old Engine 7, a 1983 Mack. an overall projected budget of At its regular meeting, the coun- workers from receiving health ben- while the event will shut down on $21,169,807, up from the cil passed an ordinance that prohib- efits. Sunday night by 10 p.m. Guido $19,823,629 spent last year there is its part-time and appointed town- Mayor Alexander Smith said the Pascucci, a resident of Senger Place Council Discusses Deer an almost 30 percent projected in- ship employees and officials from newly-enacted ordinance was an who lives directly behind the pub, crease in spending for special educa- receiving township-provided health “important ordinance” that will be- made his annual pilgrimage to the tion students. benefits. The issue of health ben- ing Scotch Plains to conformance council microphone to ask that park- Problem at Nature Center Of that $21 million, 53 percent will efits for elected officials was raised with state standards. In response to ing rules be enforced so that festi- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 during last year’s municipal cam- a question from a resident, Town- val-goers do not block his driveway By ROBYN ORR-GIOFFRE upon a time,” according to Ms. ship Manager Al Mirabella said with their cars. Mayor Smith said Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Mitchell, and the deer problem is employees who had taken health he would speak with Police Chief FANWOOD – Councilwoman interfering with that goal. Garwood Bd. Discusses benefits in past years would not be Ted Conley about the situation while Katherine Mitchell gave the borough Ms. Mitchell told the council that asked to reimburse the township. Councilman Ted Spera suggested council an update Tuesday night from the Environmental Commission has The council also passed an ordi- placing no-parking signs in front of the Environmental Commission in not “made any absolute decisions,” Testing of School Water nance that formally appropriates Mr. Pascucci’s driveway. regards to the deer problem at the but the fence is one of the options. $185,000 from the state Department In other business, at its hour-long Nature Center. Council President Kevin Boris, fill- By BETSEY BURGDORF classroom to use as a locker room. In of Transportation to help finance a meeting, Mr. Mirabella updated the The Environmental Commission is ing in for Mayor Colleen Mahr, con- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the classroom, puppets that were be- milling and paving project on East council on renovation at the Re- considering applying for a grant “with firmed the Commission is consider- GARWOOD — At the Tuesday ing created were on display in various Second Street. A third ordinance solve House on Front Street, where the possibility of fencing in the Na- ing applying for a grant, but acknowl- night meeting of the Garwood Board states of completion. The girls on the sets out traffic control standards for window sills and frames have been ture Center,” according to Ms. edged “we could get it or we could of Education (BOE), an update on the Plainfield basketball team felt that a road repair projects. replaced by public works personnel Mitchell. The fencing would be in- not get it and we won’t know until mandatory testing of Lincoln School puppet of Lebron James that had a A special-use permit was provided — at a savings to the township of stalled to keep the deer out of the mid-September” if the money will water was heard, walkie-talkies for string tied around its neck to keep it to the Darby Road restaurant on about $15,000. Bids will soon be Nature Center. come through. teachers were discussed and students from falling off the rack was being Park Avenue to hold its annual St. requested for painting the historic “The deer eat all of the natural Mr. Boris made clear “at this point in the Honor Society were recog- used to intimidate them. The incident Patrick’s Day weekend celebration building’s exterior. Mr. Mirabella things that are in the Nature Center, it’s all pretty preliminary,” and at this nized. is under investigation by the Union in conjunction with the Police Ath- also said the sewer rate will remain so that all the natural things are gone time, the Commission is simply “put- Garwood BOE Supervisor of Build- County Prosecutor’s Office. letic League. John Brandli, one of CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 and have been gone for some time ting in a request to protect our Nature ings and Grounds Thomas Spera told BOE member Tracey Roland an- now,” Ms. Mitchell told the council. Center.” the board that 30 water stations were nounced that the Education Fund of Attempts are being made to “re- Resident Denise Rowbotham, who tested at Lincoln School on February Garwood (EFG) will hold a fundraiser plant the native species and bring lives two blocks away from the Na- 17. He said that the lab company took on Wednesday, March 15, at Rosie’s them back to what they were once CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 samples and that full results should Wine Bar from 7 to 9 p.m. The event be available in approximately 10 days. will feature wine tasting and appetiz- Mr. Spera said that Lincoln School ers. Tickets are $30, of which half has two water sources, one on Walnut will go directly to the EFG. Tickets to Street and a newer source on Second the event are available at the main Avenue. office, as well as at the door the night Mr. Spera noted that some of the of the event. newer water pipes at the school are Board member Susan Groning re- copper and areas that have been re- ported that the Building and Grounds paired are galvanized and “some of it Committee suggested the purchase of is a best guess.” Lead in the water is walkie-talkies for teachers to use when a concern, and some of the older off site. She also reported that the pipes could “spawn some problems,” parking lot on 2nd Avenue is slated he said. Any water station that comes for repair and an updated quote will back with issues will be taken out of be obtained since the quote of service. $33,000-$35,000 was presented to “Hopefully, I can come back next the BOE last year. month and say we are all good,” Mr. “I think walkie-talkies are a good Spera said. “If not, then at least we idea,” Superintendent Teresa Quigley have a plan.” said. Robyn Orr-Gioffre for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times The results of the testing will be Superintendent Quigley said that SALE PROCEEDS... Fanwood Lions Club President and former Councilman posted within 24 hours of receipt and the district had its first snow day last David Trumpp, left, presents Fire Chief John Piccola with a check for $5,852 for a letter will be sent to all parents with Thursday, which pushed back the cel- the Fanwood Fire Company, proceeds of the annual Christmas tree sale at the results. ebration of the 100th day of school. LaGrande Park that the Lions and Fire Company jointly run. BOE President Christine Guerriero She announced that Valentine’s Day Robyn Orr-Gioffre for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times reported on an incident that happened also was celebrated last week. “It was PPPAAAGE INDEXINDEXGE CITIZEN-OF-THE-MONTH...Peter Chemidlin, president of Family Investors at Arthur L. Johnson High School in just one big party here at Lincoln Company, a long-standing Fanwood business, was named Citizen-of-the- Month- Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9 by-the-Council at Tuesday’s borough council meeting. Mr. Chemidlin is active in Clark involving the Plainfield High School,” she said. Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-17 the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce and in the Fanwood Founda- School girls’ basketball team. Ms. Board member Kathleen Patterson Police ...... 18 Real Estate .... 11-20 tion, a non-profit which raises money for college scholarships for local students. Guerriero said that during a girls’ asked the board about adding teach- Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 18 The presentation of the framed print of the historic Fanwood train station was basketball game between ALJ and ers’ photos to the BOE website. “I Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 19-20 made by Council President Kevin Boris, right. 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By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Ms. Khan asked the council that Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Westfield law enforcement officers who WESTFIELD — The town council are in contact with illegal immigrants heard from residents Tuesday about treat those persons like any other resi- safety issues, their thoughts on Westfield dent, to not keep a separate record of as a sanctuary city, the downtown loss illegal aliens, and to not work with the of a restaurant, and parking during snow federal government in their quest to events. Mayor Andy Skibitsky also apprehend illegal immigrants. made a speech about the town’s Down- Ray Gargiulo of Cranford Avenue town Task Force (DTF) and the council spoke in response to the proposed sanc- heard an update from the task force tuary city idea. “I think the better ex- chairman. ample we can give is following laws Mayor Skibitsky said the town and what our elected official asked us to formed the DTF last July and also hired do,” he stated. an outside consultant to “identify the “We should work together, not against factors within our purview and develop one another,” Mr. Gargiulo said. Robyn Orr-Gioffre for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times a forward-looking plan that will serve Michael Mohr-Ramirez, age 17, said Christina M. Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times THANK YOU DEAN TALCOTT...Fanwood Councilwoman Kathy Mitchell to promote economic development and the town should look at the financial ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE...Bruce Paterson, center, of Garwood, asks the presents a proclamation to Dean Talcott, honoring longtime caretaker of the sustainability for many years to come.” standpoint of allowing illegal immi- Westfield Town Council, Tuesday night, to form an alliance with other munici- Fanwood Nature Center, who is retiring. Mr. Talcott, who lives adjacent to the DTF Chairman Bill Heinbokel said grants into the town and providing health palities in the county to request that Union County develop a grant to aid in Nature Center, was one of the original builders of many of the trails and the LRK Consultants, the firm hired to care and housing to those persons. “It is funding the costs for revaluations ordered by the state. Seated are Westfield Town footbridge that have made the place user-friendly over the past 20 years. review and analyze zoning ordinances an issue for taxpayers…,” he said. Administrator Jim Gildea, left, and Town Attorney Russell Finestein. and to inspect the downtown and pro- Ms. Bruga responded, “It has noth- vide suggestions, has visited the down- ing to do with the economical…it has to town, and the DTF is awaiting their do with safety…” She said it is a misno- Senior Van Received by Deer report. mer that working illegal immigrants do CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “The town has begun to explore tan- not pay taxes, and went on to say they ture Center, addressed the council to 2017. gible opportunities,” Mr. Heinbokel perform work that “many of us don’t Borough; Pool Fees Told express opposition to building a fence. February was declared Black His- said. The DTF is to come up with a one- want to do.” Ms. Rowbotham, claiming to have tory Month and Tayonna Lee, a mem- year plan, a one-to-three-year plan, and Erwin Ramirez said, “We are very By MICHAEL BONACCORSO to $334 for family memberships. seen as many as 10 deer in her yard at ber of the Black Student Union at a long-term plan, he said. fortunate in this town…we have a sense Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times There are also daily guest fees rang- one time, asked the council “where Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Resident David Hunter asked the of community…in a sanctuary city we MOUNTAINSIDE – Mayor Paul ing from $7 to $10 and weekly and are they going to go except our yard?” (SPFHS), along with two other mem- governing body why Panera Bread has are asking the government not to coop- N. Mirabelli announced Tuesday house guest fees of $25 and $30 de- At some point in the discussion, bers, were honored by the council. vacated its lease in Westfield on East erate when a person has already com- night that the borough’s new van to pending on category. Councilwoman Erin McElroy Barker, Councilman Russell Huegel ac- Broad Street. mitted an illegal act.” He said he agrees transport seniors is officially in op- The governing body approved who described the Nature Center as knowledged the importance of “af- “Did the town do everything pos- that local governments should cooper- eration. March as Youth Art Month. The reso- “an oasis in the middle of suburbia,” fording all residents, especially young sible?” he asked. ate with federal law enforcement au- Mayor Mirabelli described the van lution deemed art to be a powerful told concerned residents the intended persons, the opportunity to study and Mayor Skibitsky said, “my under- thorities who ask to retain an illegal unveiling Tuesday morning as “ter- resource with many benefits for el- purpose of the Nature Center “was understand black history both glo- standing is it doesn’t fit the model…the immigrant. rific” and he looks forward to all the ementary, middle, and high school not to be a home for the deer,” and bally and nationally,” and lauded the franchisee didn’t want to invest with the Resident Mark Renfrey of Downer assistance it will bring to residents. students. further explained the area “deserves efforts of members of the Black Stu- franchisor.” Street asked where he could park dur- The van’s seating capacity is 12 pas- Also, Mountainside will provide to be preserved for the people who dent Union at SPFHS. “We have tenants looking at some of ing a snow event, referring to the ordi- sengers. Mayor Mirabelli stated he $300 to the fund-raising committee live in Fanwood.” The council started a new tradition our vacant properties,” Mayor Skib- nance as it pertains to having vehicles was excited the van was mainly pur- for Project Graduation. Project Resident Mary McKeown also ap- at the meeting, naming Peter itsky said. off the road during a snow accumula- chased with a Union County Seniors Graduation promotes an alcohol-free proached the council to express con- Chemidlin, a businessman “with a The Downtown Westfield Corpora- tion that is three inches deep or more. in Motion grant. graduation party for Governor cerns about the fencing of the Nature strong commitment to the Fanwood tion does act as a facilitator between “Our intent is to not ticket people,” Operating hours and daily destina- Livingston High School in Berkeley Center and noted the problem with Business Community,” as Citizen of prospects and landowners, Town Ad- Mayor Skibitsky said. tions are available through Borough Heights on the night of graduation for deer getting hit in the road as a spe- the Month. ministrator Jim Gildea said, to fill va- “The number of cars on the street was Hall and will be posted on the high-school seniors. Mountainside cific issue. Mr. Chemidlin told the council he cancies. very low,” Mr. Gildea said. After the borough’s website. Preliminary days teenagers attend Governor Ms. McKeown described to the had a great teacher in his father, a Councilman Sam Della Fera sug- recent snowstorm, he said that there and times are Monday, 9 a.m. until 2 Livingston. council how she had witnessed in- business owner in the area since 1960, gested people reach out to Panera Bread were certain areas that had cars on the p.m.; Tuesday, 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., PIM Corporation was awarded the jured fawn as they lay injured and who taught him “before you get, you to ask that the company bring back a street and it would help in understand- and Thursday, 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. contract for rehabilitation of sanitary dying and told council members it have to give.” restaurant to Westfield. ing where off-street parking needs ex- Pick-up with starting times are 9:15 sewer manholes at a cost of $409,100. was “like watching Bambi die on “This governing body does not have ist. “We will have a clear understanding a.m. All messages must be left the PIM Corp. was the lowest bidder of your lawn.” power …we may want to…we simply where we need to make provisions for night before at (908) 232-2400, exten- 10 companies that placed bids for the “The fence is not the solution be- can’t create it out of thin air,” Mr. Della spots in town people can go to,” Mr. sion 238. Residents should leave their contract. cause they will start wandering the Water Fera said. Gildea said. name, telephone number, time of ap- streets,” Ms. McKeown told Council CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “We don’t subsidize rents,” Mayor There was about 80 percent less cars pointment, address and the address for members. saw the BOE members and their little Skibitsky said. “We don’t negotiate with on the road during the recent snow- destination. No call back will be pro- Mr. Boris acknowledged the deer blurbs and I thought it would be nice them.” storm than in other snow events, ac- vided. The van has a window of 20 Spec. Edu. problem is an issue “everywhere in to have the teachers,” she said. Ms. Westfield residents Lydia Kaplan and cording to the Department of Public minutes to arrive; 10 minutes before CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the State of New Jersey.” Patterson said that adding photos of Pam Brug, founders of Westfield Soli- Works, Mayor Skibitsky said, making the time requested or 10 minutes after be spent on additional support, 33 “The two don’t have to be mutually the teachers to the website could help darity for Safety, which provides sup- it easier to plow the roads. the time requested. Any transportation percent on tuition, 10 percent on trans- exclusive and we can look into pro- familiarize parents with the staff. port and representation for children In other town business, Ms. Neylan questions must be directed to Kim portation and 4 percent on self-con- tecting our Nature Center and ad- “I will get back to you on that,” and families who are victims of hate announced Westfield has received a Moriak, Mountainside senior citizen tained classes. dressing the problem with the deer,” Superintendent Quigley said. “We live speech and/or crimes, as well as recom- Municipal Alliance Grant of $26,651. coordinator, at (908) 232-4406. In other news, the board approved Mr. Boris told council members and in a very interesting time. It is an mending school programs related to During the workshop session, held The council approved an ordinance the purchase of a Toro Groundsmaster residents. unsafe world, and I don’t know if I these issues (as described on Ms. prior to the official meeting, Garwood for increased fees at the Mountain- 4100-D, a wide-area rotary mower, in In related news, Dean Talcott, the want my teachers having their picture Kaplan’s LinkedIn page), asked the resident Bruce Paterson asked the coun- side Community Pool for specific the amount of $62,215 and a Toro retired Nature Center caretaker, was on the website.” mayor and council what it could do to cil to form an alliance with other mu- membership categories for the spring Infield Pro 5040 in the amount of honored by the council “for his “It is just a suggestion,” Ms. make Westfielders feel safe. Ms. Kaplan nicipalities in the county to request the and summer. The new fees range from $22,629, which will be withdrawn volunteerism and knowledge of all Patterson said. “Not to panic.” and Ms. Brug said people have come to county develop a grant to aid in funding $118 for au pair/nanny memberships from 2015-2016 excess extraordinary aspects of his position, his integrity In other news, Honor Society stu- each of them in confidence telling them the costs for revaulations the county has aid. and his dedication.” dents were recognized by the BOE that they feel unsafe, and that their imposed. So far Westfield and Plain- Additionally, the board approved In old business news, an ordi- for earning straight A’s. Each student children have been called terrorists or field have been ordered a revaluation. Reading is Good For You the repair and repainting of Park nance authorizing the execution of was called up individually to receive been antagonized for being Jewish. Mr. Paterson said the county has a $50- Middle auditorium ceiling and two a financial agreement with Station a certificate from Superintendent Mayor Skibitsky said, “Fortunately, million surplus in its budget that could coats of paint on the walls at a cost of Square at Fanwood Urban Renewal, Quigley and Ms. Guerriero. we haven’t had any dangerous issues. be earmarked for such a grant. He said $65,994, which will be taken from LLC was approved for a second “It’s nice to see students wanting to We have had swastikas painted through- since the county has sold Runnells maintenance reserve, and a new boiler reading. come to school and do a great job,” out the years…We work with the Hospital it no longer has the deficit of installation at Coles Elementary In new business, news several Ms. Guerriero said. “Congratulations, temples very closely…” operating costs of about $13 to $17 School in the amount of $226,935, resolutions were passed including students!” Mayor Skibitsky also said he is avail- million annually, and could use that set to be withdrawn from capital re- authorization for an amendment to The board unanimously approved able to speak with anyone about their savings for aiding in the costs of revalu- serve. Rogut McCarthy’s 2016 Contract the donation of sound system equip- concerns and how to “make this a better ations. He noted the county recently The next board meeting is set for and an amendment to Roth ment from John Malcolm. The sys- community.” authorized 6-percent salary raises to goleader.com/subscribe tonight, February 23. D’Aquanni, LLC’s 2016 contract. tem will be used at Field Day and “Ignorance and racism has always three director positions in the county. An authorization for a transfer in other outdoor events. existed…I feel like with each genera- “If the county is mandating it — they the 2016 budget and a temporary The next meeting of the BOE will tion in the United States there is less of should pay for it,” Mr. Paterson told emergency appropriation were ap- be held on Monday, March 20, at it, but it’s still out there…,” the mayor The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. proved and the borough engineer’s 7:30 p.m., at Lincoln School, located noted. He said the town is doing out- contract was extended to March 31 at 400 Second Avenue. reach with religious leaders in the com- munity. Councilwoman Jo Ann Neylan said, Benefits “Westfield is one of the safest commu- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 nities.” “stable” for this year, at the same rate Join our Team and Help “There are certain demographics that it has been for the past several years. are afraid to report this,” Ms. Kaplan The council passed a resolution Transform our Community… said. “If you are Muslim, for example, accepting a bid for recycling ser- you are not going to speak out.” vices, a service that Mr. Mirabella One Student at a Time Ms. Kaplan also was the organizer of said will continue to be twice a the Women’s March on Westfield. month, albeit at a higher rate than Debbie Khan of Minisink Way pro- last year — but he expressed hope Union County College seeks innovative, collaborative posed Westfield to become a sanctu- that some of that increase will be and student-focused candidates who demonstrate a ary city. offset by grant money. 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Instructions on how to justice process for eligible veterans.” annually report to the Legislature to presented to the Township Commit- (www.preservecranford.com) and submit the applications are on the Under the program, a veteran who help determine how to improve or tee, and copies were distributed to HPAB’s Facebook page. application. has committed a crime or has been expand the program. township officials and committees. Members of HPAB for 2016 were: For more information, please con- previously diagnosed with a service- The inventory is available to the pub- Vic Bary, Kinney Clark, Bill King, tact Detective Lieutenant Stephen related mental illness may be diverted County Departmental lic at the Cranford Library and at the Michael Mason, Maureen Wilde at (908) 709-7358 or s- goleader.com/subscribe away from the criminal justice sys- township administrator’s office in the McDougall, Pria McNeil (student [email protected]. tem and into appropriate case man- Budget Hearing Dates municipal building. member), Ron Meeks, Teresa The inventory was one of HPAB’s Montani, Julie Murphy, Nancy Price, Announced for 2017 many accomplishments in 2016, fur- Stephen Price. Loretta Smith, and ELIZABETH — The Union thering its mission of aiding in the Maureen Strazdon (chairwoman). County Board of Chosen Freeholders preservation of Cranford’s architec- Carolyn Youngs, a long-time mem- has set public hearing dates in Febru- tural heritage through documentation ber of the board, resigned in August Help Yourself While You ary and March for the review of the of significant structures, education of because she moved out of the area. soon-to-be released 2017 executive the public as to the value of preserva- Patrick Giblin served as Township budget. tion, and advice to the township on Committee liaison. The hearings all begin at 5 p.m.: laws and activities impacting preser- HPAB meets every month on the Help Your Community Tuesday, February 28: Galloping vation. HPAB is a Township Com- fourth Thursday at the Community Hill Clubhouse, Kenilworth — Engi- mittee established by an ordinance in Center. All are invited to attend. neering, Public Works and Facilities; Human Services; Parks and Recre- ation, and Corrections. Thursday, March 9: Union County Bill Would Increase opioid Administrative Building, Elizabeth — County Clerk; Prosecutor; Sheriff’s Office, and Surrogate. Coverage to Seven Days Monday, March 13: Union County TRENTON – Assemblywomen five days will have an adverse effect Vo-Tech, Scotch Plains —Adminis- Nancy F. Muñoz (R-21st, Summit) on patient care.“Since physician of- trative Services; County Counsel; and Amy Handlin said they will intro- fices are not open on weekends, some Economic Development; Election duce legislation increasing initial pre- patients will run out of pain medica- Board, and Public Safety. scriptions for opioid medications from tion before they can get back to see While there are no public com- five to seven days. The bill is in their doctor,” she explained. “As a ments at these meetings, the public is response to legislation (A-3/S-3) ap- result, they will go to emergency welcome to attend and listen to the proved by the State Assembly on rooms, which are often overcrowded discussion. The Freeholder Board will Thursday that limits such prescrip- and expensive. Even if they are able conduct their review before voting to tions to five days. The five-day limit to get to their doctor’s office or a introducing the budget later this year. is part of a broader bill addressing the hospital-based clinic for a five-day state’s opioid epidemic.Asw. Muñoz follow-up, they will be required to Lance: White House and Asw. Handlin said the seven-day pay a co-pay. Many also lack trans- limit is more in line with the CDC’s portation and will have to pay for Reopens for Tours recommendations. transport. This will have a direct im- WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. “As a registered nurse, I appreciate pact on patient care.“While well in- Leonard Lance (R-7th) has announced SINGLE LIFE TWO- LIFE ANNUITY that A-3 addresses the key issues of tended, the current legislation is too ANNUITY that the White House Visitors’ Office this crisis – supply, education and broadly written,” Asw. Muñoz said. (Joint and survivor) will resume public tours of the White treatment, however, nowhere in the “The five-day limit is an arbitrary Age Rate Younger Age Older Age Rate House on Tuesday, March 7. CDC’s guidelines does it say opioid number and needs to be increased 65 4.7% 65 69-72 4.4% Mr. Lance’s Capitol Hill Office prescriptions should be limited to five based on CDC guidelines.” 70 5.1% 70 72-74 4.7% can assist in booking tours of the days,” Asw. Muñoz said.CDC guide- 75 5.8% 75 79-81 5.3% White House, the U.S. Capitol Build- lines recommend doctors prescribe Horizon to $1.1 Mil. ing, the U.S. House and U.S. Senate the lowest effective dose in a quantity 80 6.8% 80 86-87 6.2% chambers and other federal attrac- no greater than needed. It states that For Privacy Lapses 85 7.8% 85 89 7.2% tions. Tours can be booked online “three days or less will often be suffi- NEWARK – The New Jersey Divi- 90 9.0% 90 94-95+ 8.8% through Mr. Lance’s website at cient,” but “more than seven days sion of Consumer Affairs has an- lance.house.gov. Several weeks ad- will rarely be needed.”Asw. 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I am particularly pleased that The Leader/Times Green (D-22nd, Plainfield), the chair- towns in Union County have led the By Paul Peyton of man of the Assembly Housing and Lo- way in reaching fair settlements that put Anita Hill to Give Talk at Bill Protecting ‘Dreamers’ cal Government Committee, together plans in place to expand opportunities William Paterson University OK’d By Assembly with the Fair Share Housing Center, the in Central Jersey.” Anita Hill, who in 1991 accused Legislation opposing any attempt by New Jersey State Conference of the Seven towns in Union County cur- Supreme Court Justice nominee President Donald Trump to target im- NAACP, and the Housing and Com- rently have agreements in place re- Clarence Thomas of sexual harass- migrant students who know only munity Development Network of New solving their housing obligations: Ber- ment and testified during his confir- America as their home has been ap- Jersey, has announced highlight initia- keley Heights, Clark, Fanwood, New mation hearings, will speak at Will- proved 44-11-7 by the State Assembly. tives taken by seven Union County Providence, Roselle Park, Springfield iam Paterson University (WPU) in The resolution (AR-210) expresses municipalities to expand access to and Summit. Several additional mu- Wayne on Friday, February 24, the General Assembly’s opposition to homes affordable to working and mod- nicipalities are in active negotiations northjersey.com has reported. any action by President Trump to re- erate-income families. with housing advocates and are ex- She will give a talk called: scind the Deferred Action for Childhood Following the failure of the Coun- pected to soon announce settlements. “Reimagining Equality: Inclusive Arrivals (DACA) policy. Under DACA, cil on Affordable Housing (COAH) Together, these municipalities are Communities in Post-Obama a policy implemented under President to comply with those laws, the New working with for-profit developers on MODEL TRAIN ENTHUSIASTS...Train fans of all ages are invited to the A. Paul America.” Ms. Hill will also speak Barack Obama’s Administration, the Jersey Supreme Court issued deci- projects to fight blight through rede- Mallery Model Railroad Center in Union County’s Lenape Park in Union privately with WPU students before federal government agreed to defer de- sions requiring municipalities to meet velopment. They are also partnering Township to view a special operating session that replicates the real-life operation her event. She is currently a professor portation of undocumented immigrants their fair housing obligations under with non-profits to provide homes for of railroads in the 1950’s. The event is part of a “winter meet” of the National Model Railroaders Association, hosted by the nonprofit Model Railroad Club. of social policy, law, and women’s, brought to the United States as children the Mount Laurel doctrine under the people with disabilities. The Model Railroad Club runs the Mallery Center and provides public activities gender and sexuality studies at and allowed these students to qualify for supervision of the state’s trial courts. “Many municipalities in New Jer- under an arrangement with Union County. The event will take place during Brandeis University, Waltham, Mass. employment authorization. Aided by a series of strong laws that sey support our state’s fair housing regular visiting hours from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 4. A modest The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. at The bill was sponsored by Assem- have remained on the books, Fair Share laws,” said Kevin D. Walsh, execu- admission fee applies. For more information and to find out how to join The Model WPU’s Shea Center for the Perform- blyman John Wisniewski (D-19th, has worked with seven Union County tive director of the Fair Share Hous- Railroad Club as a member, visit tmrci.org or ucnj.org. ing Arts, 300 Pompton Road, Wayne. Sayreville) and Assemblywoman municipalities to implement fair share ing Center. “A growing consensus is Tickets are $25 and are available for Annette Quijano (D-20th, Elizabeth). plans that establish fair housing obli- now solidifying among municipali- purchase at wp-presents.org or by Legislation to Simplify Homestead gations of more than 2,000 homes. ties that they can and should meet Public Invited to Woodcock calling the university’s box office at Rebate Process Approved By Panel These plans focus on revitalizing the their fair housing obligations.” (973) 720-2371. Legislation simplifying the home- county’s historic downtown areas, in- “In Summit, for example, non-profit Walk In County Parks Pascrell Wants to Use 1924 Law stead rebate process has received As- creasing transit access and promoting developers won a commitment to in- COUNTY – Bird watchers and na- Skeet field house near the main en- To Access Trump Tax Returns sembly State and Local Government the redevelopment of vacant office clude 50 homes around the commu- ture fans of all kinds can try their hand trance to Lenape Park, off Kenilworth Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-9th) wants Committee approval by a 5-to-0 vote. parks, strip malls and industrial cen- nity; this is a model that can be used in at spotting an unusual and elusive Boulevard in Cranford. Each Wood- Congress to use a rarely invoked 1924 The measure (A-4162) requires the ters into vibrant new communities. other towns that integrate new homes bird in Union County parks next cock Walk will begin with a brief law to examine President Donald director of division of taxation to “Homes in New Jersey cost too in neighborhoods,” said Staci Berger, month during the annual “Woodcock presentation hosted by birding experts Trump’s tax returns for possible con- examine the feasibility of a central- much, and I am proud that so many president and chief executive officer Walk.” The free event will be held in Evelyn Morton and Pete Axelrod. flicts of interest and Constitutional ized property tax information sys- Union County municipalities have of the Housing and Community De- the Watchung Reservation on Tues- After each presentation, partici- violations, northjersey.com has re- tem. Such as database would allow stepped up to the plate to provide velopment Network of New Jersey. day, March 14, and in Lenape Park on pants will head into a nearby field ported. the state to verify property taxes paid opportunities for lower-income New Asm. Green sponsored legislation in Wednesday, March 22. Both events to listen for the bird’s unusual call, Mr. Pascrell sent a letter to Rep. by homestead property tax reimburse- Jerseyans,” Assemblyman Green said. 2008 that prevented what was described begin at 6:15 p.m. and to keep watch to catch for a Kevin Brady (R-Tex.), chairman of ment claimants. “Encouraging redevelopment is good as a small group of wealthy towns from The two Woodcock Walk events possible glimpse of the male in the Ways and Means Committee, to Ex-Transportation Sec. for towns and good for working folks avoiding meeting their fair housing are free and open to adults and chil- flight. request President Trump’s tax returns Jamie Fox Dead at 62 and people with disabilities. Taxpay- obligations by paying for minimal im- dren age 10 and up with an adult. Pre- from the Treasury Department. Mr. Former two-time New Jersey ers overwhelmingly support New provements to existing homes in urban registration is required by emailing Pascrell said he wants Congress to transporation commissioner Jamie Jersey’s fair housing laws and don’t areas through the use of Regional Con- [email protected]. Participants are determine if the President’s real es- Fox passed away on Monday, ac- want their money wasted on fighting tribution Agreements (RCAs).“Our advised to dress warmly and bring a tate holdings poses any conflicts of cording to news reports. He was 62. A those laws. I am proud to have stood work prohibiting additional RCAs laid flashlight. Participants in the interest or violates the U.S. partner of the Fox & Shuffler, he had strong against attacks of the land- the groundwork for the successes we Watchung Reservation event will Constitution’s “emoluments clause.” served in the administrations Repub- mark Mount Laurel doctrine. are seeing in the ongoing fair housing gather at Masker’s Barn in the De- That clause forbids government offi- lican Governor Chris Christie and “Our support of New Jersey families process,” Asm. Green explained. serted Village, 13 Cataract Hollow cials from receiving gifts or other former Governor James McGreevey, is now paying off with agreements that “RCAs were the wrong approach to fair Road in Berkeley Heights. The Lenape things of value from foreign govern- a Democrat. Mr. Fox also served as will lead to the development of tens of housing and I will not support calls to Park group will meet at the old Trap & American Woodcock ments, the website reported. chairman of the board of NJ Transit. thousands of new homes throughout bring them back,” Mr. Green said.

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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 Fanwood Library Is Part of Municipal DDTM and for Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Garwood Diction Deception Members of: Infrastructure, Owned and Operated Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association I would like to thank the letter a mold condition, sump pumps, de- rect. The others are made up. Are you writer from last week for their con- humidifiers, replacing shelving and Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey sharp enough to discern this deception of cern about the Fanwood Memorial installation of a generator. These re- diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West Library. As a trustee for many years, pairs were very effective in prevent- If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 I have been part of the discussion to ing further damage from Hurricane guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 enhance our current library. First let Irene and Super Storm Sandy. But vidual. If you get three – word expert. If me clarify some misunderstandings they did nothing to make the library you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 in the previous letter. A library such ADA compliant as the Children’s as the Fanwood Memorial Library is Department is still in the basement All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. come from the board game Diction a part the municipality’s infrastruc- with access only from a staircase. Deception. ture, owned and operated by the mu- Any future expansion would make Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER nicipality. So any capital project or use of all of the repairs and upgrades 1. Jagat – In Hinduism, animate be- Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo expansion would need the consent of done in 2011. ings COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION the Borough Council. The Library The Trustees approached the Bor- 2. Protist – Any one-celled plant or Lauren S. Barr Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly Board of Trustees has had several ough Council to have their support animal EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS public meetings in the year to gauge for the Fanwood Library Improve- 3. Rief – Robbery the sentiments of Fanwood residents. ment Project, which they provided in 4. Curmudgeon – A miser; cantanker- SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe There have also been several Council a resolution. This helps the Trustees ous fellow One-year – $36 • Two-year – $68 • Three-year – $99 meetings where the library expansion to begin the process of searching for RIDENT was reviewed and discussed by the grants and other financial support for 1. Pungent; foul smelling Council. the plan. The borough also is part of 2. The quality of being wise; common The writers concern to have the the financial plan as the library is part sense repairs done is appreciated. When the of the infrastructure and fabric of our 3. Laughing, smiling, or grinning History Comes Alive For Us necessary repairs were evaluated town. The Trustees and the Council 4. Very angry; irate ANACLASIS (HVAC, roof/gutter replacement, are also taxpayers in Fanwood. We 1. Deviation of the spine laterally stairway repairs, making the library have been and will continue to be 2. A suppression of the flow of blood Right In Our Own Backyards ADA compliant and much more), it sensitive to the finances, but with a in an organ or tissue seemed that this may be an opportu- vision of making our wonderful town 3. Bending backwards The months of January and February are notable program on Tuesday, February 28, beginning at 8 nity to enhance our beloved library. even better. 4. A sharp pain in the buttocks for the birthdays of Washington, Lincoln and Mar- p.m., at the Scotch Hills Country Club in Scotch The repairs referred to after “Super Put together, these improvements PANTOFLE tin Luther King, Jr., along with the February cel- Plains. Historical Society activities are listed at Storm Sandy” actually occurred in are critical in bringing our library into 1. The charred wick of a candle 2011 from a nor’easter that caused the 21st century for people of all ages 2. A slipper ebration of Black History Month. While area com- historicalsocietyspfnj.org. Additionally, tours of basement flooding and closed the and abilities and will create a vital 3. A daydream memorations of these events have for the most part the historic Osborn Cannonball House in Scotch 4. A loud clanging noise children’s department for 10 months. community asset we can all take pride CHAMADE passed for another year, residents of all ages can Plains, operated by the Historical Society as a Those repairs cost about $120,000 – in for decades to come! 1. Very small amount; a pinch still get a taste of local history right in their own museum, are offered regularly throughout the year. most of which came from insurance Patricia Plante, Trustee 2. Utter dismay; astonishment backyards. The Fanwood Museum, located in the borough’s payments. Many repairs were made Fanwood Memorial Library 3. A midieval wind instrument similar at that time including remediation of Fanwood to the trombone The Westfield Historical Society will present Victorian-era railroad station, is typically open to 4. In military usage, a signal for retreat “Newark Through the Ages” this Sunday, February visitors between 2 and 4 p.m. the first Sunday of each Any Official Statement or Position or ceasefire 26, at 2:30 p.m., at the Reeve History and Cultural month, as well as for other special programs. Further Resource Center on Mountain Avenue. Attendees information can be found at fanwoodmuseum.com. From Westfield Historical Society? More letters on page 5 will learn about New Jersey’s most populous city, Likewise, the Cranford Historical Society con- I have been impatiently awaiting and who have archaeological experi- founded by Puritans in 1666, and the events, people tinues to host tours on alternating Sundays at the each week’s paper to read any news ence, who would willingly provide Letters to and issues that shaped its long and complex history. Crane-Phillips House Museum. For a schedule of regarding the proposed demolition of this service free of charge. the Editor The Miller-Cory House Museum, also on Moun- events through the spring, visit the house at 1480 Broad Street, I was born and raised in Westfield tain Avenue, continues to offer Sunday programs cranfordhistoricalsociety.com/Events. Westfield, but have seen none for the and after we left the Army my wife and Local Elected Officials past several weeks. Has The Leader I moved back to the area in 2015. My spotlighting the seasonal activities of early New Finally, the Mountainside Restoration Commit- Terms Up In 2017 learned anything? Also, have you wife is a volunteer at the Miller-Cory State Senate Jersey farm families, as well as colonial pastimes tee, Inc. also has some upcoming programs on tap, heard of any official statement or House and I have done research for the Tom Kean, Jr. (R-21st, Westfield) and other topics. Next up will be “Maple Sugar among them a Thursday, March 23 event featuring position from the Westfield Histori- Historical Society. Through her week- Nick Scutari (D-22nd, Linden) Sunday” on March 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. Ideal for a descendant of the Hetfields and other local cal Society? My greatest fear is not ends at the Miller-Cory House my State Assembly young families, this annual favorite gives partici- founders. Details on events are available at one of over population, traffic snarls wife especially has seen the positive Jim Kennedy (D-22nd, Rahway) or bad zoning, but rather one of lost impact a well-preserved local history pants a first-hand look at the process of turning mountainsidehistory.org. Jerry Green (D-22nd, Plainfield) local, national and natural history. can have on the community. Jon Bramnick (R-21st, Westfield) maple tree sap into sugar and syrup. An itinerary of We encourage all members of our history-rich The specific area was used by the I also recognize that the land owner Nancy Munoz (D-21st, Summit) museum programs can be found at communities to come out and experience these and Native Americans 100 years before has rights and expectations. I would County Sheriff millercoryhouse.org. other “portals to the past” right in their own towns, an Englishman ever set foot in New simply submit that neither he nor a TBA The Historical Society of Scotch Plains and and to make reconnecting with their heritage a Jersey. There is evidence that the spot prospective buyer would have any- County Freeholders may have been a stop along the way thing to lose by allowing a site inves- Fanwood will offer a look at some other early New year-round routine. We have much to be proud of Angel Estrada (D) for Dutch traders, who were them- tigation and retrieval whose sole pur- Chris Hudak (D) Jerseyans — the Lenape — during its meeting right here at home. selves following the Minisink trail. pose would be to save historical arti- Vernell Wright (D) British troops harried the Downer facts. Cranford Twn. Committee family living at the house and Conti- Lastly, do you know of any county Patrick Giblin (D) Is There Another Purpose for nental troops set up a magazine, or or state involvement? Are there any Andis Kalnins (R) ammunition storage, not but a few laws, I wonder, which stipulate gov- Fanwood Council hundred yards away. ernment involvement in a case where Russell Huegel (D) If the town is to allow the sale and private development would destroy Kevin Boris (D) Chamber Trip Than Lobbying? destruction of this incredible piece of 400 years of the public’s history? Garwood Council our history I believe we should be I would hope they, and our public, Lou Petruzzelli (D) This past week, some 1,000 business leaders, lobby- was in D.C. to meet with President Donald Trump as given the opportunity to conduct ar- would take a more fervent interest in Sara Todisco (D) ists and elected officials made the annual trek to the well as address the Chamber for the last time. Senate chaeological research at the site be- preserving what little of our history Mountainside Council nation’s capital for the New Jersey Chamber of President Stephen Sweeney (D-3rd, Gloucester) and fore any demolition is done. remains. Keith Turner (R) I know of organizations, metal Max Blanton Deanna Andre (R) Commerce’s networking train trip to Washington, D.C., Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean, Jr. (R-21st, detectorists and individuals, myself formally called the “Walk to Washington.” Westfield) were seen on the train, as was Plainfield Garwood Westfield Mayor included, who are historians by trade Andy Skibitsky (R) This year’s trip, which occurred Thursday and Mayor and former Union County Freeholder Adrian Westfield Council Friday, marks the 80th anniversary of the tradition. Mapp. Jeff Tittel of the Sierra Club attended as did Sudden Death of Joe Dugandzic Sam Della Fera (R, 1st Ward) The concept is to walk the length of the 15-car train, U.S. Senators Cory Booker and Robert Menendez Ken Donnelly (R, 2nd Ward) meeting as many key people as possible. However, (both D-N.J.) along with some three dozen members And Thoughts of My Teachers David Oliveira (R, 3rd Ward) with the gubernatorial race on everybody’s minds of the media who registered for the event. Keith Loughlin (R, 4th Ward) In the January 12 Westfield Leader, was glad we kids liked to read Psy- Cranford Board of Education this year, as New Jersey elects a new chief executive, But is the train trip a chance to meet elected leaders I read the sad story about the death of chology Today. Lisa Carbone, Daniel Demarco, only two of the 24 reported candidates, both Demo- or more of an opportunity for businesses and lobby- a beloved contemporary Cranford Mr. Roberts taught College Prep Kristen Mallon, Kurt Petschow, Jr. crats, are said to have made the trip — former ists to “lobby” for lucrative government contracts High School English teacher named English and Film classes which were Garwood Board of Education Joe Dugandzic. The teacher’s popu- always interesting. He was a member Aaron Watkins, Christine Guerriro Ambassador to Germany and Goldman Sachs ex- while politicians seek out campaign donations? larity brought back happy memories of Mensa like me. Mrs. Ming was a ecutive Phil Murphy and veteran Union County state Former Somerset County GOP Chairman and lobby- Linda Koenig of three of my high school teachers - brilliant art teacher who supported Mountainside Board of Education Senator Ray Lesniak. In addition, all 120 seats in the ist, Dale Florio, was quoted in The Trentonian as Mrs. Doris Lausten, Mr. Edward Rob- my interest in artist Toulouse Lautrec Dante Gioia Legislature are up for re-election. Lt. Gov. Kim calling the trip “networking on steroids.” Also, Demo- erts, and Mrs. Jeanette Ming. Mrs. and his paintings of dancers and sing- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Guadagno, a Republican candidate for governor cratic gubernatorial candidate Jim Johnson was Lausten, who taught gifted and tal- ers at the Moulon Rouge. My Cranford Education ented classes which included teens peers and I were lucky baby boomers Evan Murray (Scotch Plains) herself, was not in attendance as she had to mind the quoted saying the trip was a “symbol of a lot that’s with speech handicaps, mild to mod- to work under the benevolent author- Statehouse in the absence of Governor Christie, who wrong with New Jersey.” Debora Brody (Scotch Plains) erate emotional problems, social ity of intelligent, creative, progres- Jeanne Cleary (Fanwood) maladjustments, and hale and hearty sive teachers like Mrs. Lausten and Westfield Board of Education kids from other countries who needed Mr. Roberts and Mrs. Ming. Chris Langhart, Peggy Oster to adjust to American teen social I plan to move back to my home- Mark Friedman mores, and independent-minded kids town, Cranford, N.J. who liked to do their own thing, was Martha McLoughlin an understanding, sophisticated lady Lakewood, N.J. TAKE THE who resembled Auntie Mame and she TIME TO CHK LaughFactory.com Thank You, Westfield, If con is the opposite of pro, then is EM OUT! Congress the opposite of progress? For Extending Parking ------I was thrilled to read about a new Politicians and diapers have one thing parking ordinance for the Town of in common: they should both be Westfield. Just a few weeks ago, tick- changed regularly… and for the same eting began at 1 a.m. even though the reason. last train arrives at 1:50 a.m. After ------receiving a ticket myself, I wrote to When asked if they would have sex The Leader and to the chief of police. with Bill Clinton, 86% of women in Now, parking has been extended until D.C. said, "Not again." after the last train leaves town. I want to thank Chief Wayman for Union County Freeholders taking time to send a personal re- Elizabeth, New Jersey sponse and for reaching a permanent (908) 527-4200 solution. At a time when common Al Faella, Mgr. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 23, 2017 Page 5 We Better Master Major Problems Subpar Care Now Being Received Or We Will be Master Of Nothing Letters to the Editor By Nursing, Rehab. Center Patients One would think from the head- ing educational system; skyrocketing I am writing to express my deep to laundry needs, to good food and to lines and the talk shows of February medical bills; the drug epidemic; Some Need To Be Reminded That concern for the subpar care in some prompt response when something is 14 that the biggest news was the res- crime; growing Russian and Chinese nursing and rehabilitation centers. I needed is vitally important. A kind ignation of National Security Advi- aggression; the Iranian nuclear threat; President Trump Won The Election often visit patients in these centers word and smile from time to time is sor Michael Flynn. military preparedness; climate There have been innumerable me- integrity or her dismal performance who are sent there for physical and huge in the emotional and spiritual But the biggest news was the North change, whatever the cause; terror- dia reports of the reactions against as secretary of state, or all of the occupational therapy and overall help response to recovery. Korean test firing of a solid stage ism, and the Syrian genocide. President Trump, and I suspect that above, millions of voters would have to get their health back. Many of these Family members put their trust in booster rocket three days before on Yet, how easily diverted we are to this week there will be a lot more voted for almost anyone other than folks are elderly. the hands of strangers who are tend- orders of the lunatic North Korea matters deserving far less attention since Congress is in recess and pro- Clinton. The collective staff in these centers ing to their beloved, oftentimes de- leader. He is developing a nuclear (if any) than they should be accorded. tests are planned across the country, The protests, the media reporting needs to be trained in understanding pendent and most vulnerable. This is weapons delivery system capable of We have a life and death choice. including in Westfield, at numerous and the false news stories vilifying and that therapy and aid in healing is di- indeed a sacred trust and as such hitting the continental United States. We can continue to sap our energies Congressional offices. demeaning Trump are, in large part, rectly connected not only to the pro- should be held in high esteem evi- And then there was the news about on matters that in the long run are of Despite the media attention, it seems reactions against Clinton losing the fessional medical, nursing and thera- denced as soon as you walk into a the endangered emergency spillway no real consequence to our survival that some need to be reminded that the election. The protesters, the media, peutic care, but also to the quality of center designed for health and heal- of California’s Oroville Dam. A hun- or we can devote our energies to the guy won the election. He didn’t win the Hollywood and the coastal elites agree care received through support staff ing. dred and eighty eight thousand people problems that left to fester can in time popular vote, but we don’t elect presi- with her policies, not Trump’s. But she such as housekeeping, cafeteria work- Rev. Mayra Castañeda had to be evacuated. All of California’s destroy us. dents by popular vote. We elect them by lost, and he won. And he won because ers, and other aides. Comprehensively Senior Pastor 23,000 national guard were ordered Mr. Flynn in the years to come will electoral votes, and his campaign fo- he was not Clinton and because his attending to detail from cleanliness, First Baptist Church of Westfield on alert. This highest dam (770 feet) be an historical foot note, if that, cused on winning the states he needed policies were not hers. Clinton’s pro- in the country forms the second larg- because the Flynn matter is a tempest in order to win the election (Pennsylva- gressive policies were rejected by the est man-made lake in California con- in an historical teapot portending little nia, Ohio, Florida, Michigan and Wis- voters. After eight years of President Economy Can’t Be Based On Waste, taining some 3,500,000 acre-feet of if any real damage to American na- consin come to mind). The presidential Obama and his policies, the country water. The dam helps provide water tional security. But what about the election system is designed to force did not want to continue down that Pollution, Or It will Be Our Demise for 25,000,000 people and for irriga- very considerable damage caused by presidential candidates to appeal to a road – in fact it wanted to turn around We are a waste base economy. We cause it will eventually be our demise. tion of 755,000 acres in the San our not paying close attention to the broad spectrum of the country, not just and head back in the other direction. stay solvent because of what we waste. At this point if we eliminate all of Joaquin Valley. The San Joaquin Val- real problems our beloved country states like New York, New Jersey, Illi- The anti-Trumpers need to get over Check your trash can, look at the dol- which I spoke, our economy would ley is sometimes called “the nation’s faces? nois and California. it. Their candidate and her progres- lars lost, food waste, and disposable crash. salad bowl” because of the great ar- Historical perspective is sorely Trump’s election wasn’t a fluke, sive policies were rejected. Enough throw-away packaging. Now multiply Is there no way out, of course. Gov- ray of fruits and vegetables grown on missing today. For nearly all of what and it wasn’t orchestrated by Russia. already with the false news stories that by 100 million American house- ernment, industry and we the people its fertile soil. The Midway-Sunset matters today, including Mr. Flynn, There are a whole lot of people, 63 and the cries of fascism, racism, xe- holds. Let’s extrapolate the home fact must work together to bring together a Oil Field, one of the top oil fields in will not matter in the long run. “Sic million voters all over the country, nophobia and homophobia. Just be- to the millions of eateries throughout revolution in thinking of life, our lib- the country, is located there. transit Gloria mundi” Ecclesiastes who did not want Hilary Clinton, with cause reasonable people differ on our country, plus schools, hospitals, erty and pursuit of our happiness in an What the county needs is laser- 1:11 tells us, “The people of long ago her progressive policies, to be presi- political policy, they don’t deserve to military and prisons. Each wasting environmentally cohesive union. sharp attention paid to finding solu- are not remembered, nor will there be dent. Many of these people also very be vilified. If these folks want to millions of tons of food and materials Epilogue: tions for the country’s major prob- any remembrance of people yet to much agreed with all or most of make policy arguments and try to win each year. Dumpsters blanket our land- You may think why I would speak lems. These include: crumbling in- come, by those who come after them.” Trump’s proposals, while some may votes next time around, fine. But for scape like locust. Waste management so loudly about these conditions and frastructure; the problems of our brave The famous poem “Invictus” by not have agreed with all of what Trump now, they ought to remember that in a corporations are growing expedi- many of you may say, who cares or we veterans; widespread poverty and William Ernest Henley includes the said, but nonetheless voted for Trump constitutional republic like ours, one tiously and billions of dollars are made can’t change it. Maybe that’s true, but food insecurity; unemployment; words: “I am the master of my fate.” because the prospect of Clinton being side or the other doesn’t always win. on waste. I had to say what I had to say for the homelessness; declining American We had better master our country’s president was, quite literally, horrify- That’s how it works, and this time We build and import products that sake of it being heard. manufacturing; achieving energy self- major problems or we will be master ing. Whether because of her progres- around the progressives lost. are obsolete as soon as they hit the Walter Sosnosky sufficiency; the sluggish economy; of nothing. sive policies, their unfavorable views marketplace. All these wastes are poi- Kenilworth Rich Fortunato soning our land and air and there ap- high taxes; the ballooning federal Stephen Schoeman of Clinton’s character and her lack of Scotch Plains debt; widening trade deficits; a fail- pears to be no abatement. Westfield In building of the homes among the Charlotte DeFilippo Congresswoman Acted In Good rich, there is no end to the gluttony, Dear friend - It is with a heavy heart Watson Coleman Aligns With Majority their need for 40-room mansions, that we announce the passing of former Faith In Not Attending Inauguration vaulted ceilings their property cov- Democratic County Chairman Charlotte Of Voters Who Elected Her ered in paving stones and swimming DeFilippo. A prolific Democratic County I was asked, in a letter-to-the-editor in serves respect, but the person holding the Chairman known across the state of New Unfortunately, for politically- ultimate example of “sore losers” who pools increase the impervious surfaces, Jersey and beyond, Charlotte was a tena- last week’s Leader/Times: “...what did Office, whether a Republican or a Demo- which result in potential flooding and minded and politically-active Ameri- lost sight of the word “fairness” are the Congresswoman [Bonnie Watson crat, must earn respect for him or herself. cious and brilliant strategist who led cans, the discussion of politics has the Republicans who met clandes- Coleman] possibly gain by snubbing this Moreover, the President must show re- erosion of our green lands. countless Democratic efforts to victory. been polarized to the extent that any- tinely in early January 2009 and agreed event [the Presidential Inauguration]? spect for the Office, as well as respect for In retrospect, in the late 80’s there In her legendary career, Charlotte was thing can be taken out of context and to obstruct everything that President Could she not have put politics aside and the other branches of government and our was an outcry about the pollution and a Municipal Clerk, a Municipal Chair, a anything can offend sensibilities. Obama would do for the next eight respected the office of the new president long-standing governmental institutions the course of our nation. There even member of the Hillside Board of Educa- On February 2, Nancee Novak stated years. that the people elected?” The letter went and services. was a drive to eliminate Styrofoam in tion, a member and Chairman of the that Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Instead, what the Congresswoman on to state that the Congresswoman’s Mr. Trump seems incapable of acting packaging and cups. There construc- Union County Board of Chosen Free- Coleman’s boycott of the presidential and other Democrats did was digni- decision was “petty and mean spirited.” presidential. He continues to lie, intimi- tion made totally out of petroleum has holders, the Chairman of the Union inauguration (and attendance to a fied and symbolic (albeit in a political To explain her decision to boycott, date, bully, brag and exaggerate. He is over a 100-year life span if not longer. County Democratic Committee, senior Congresswoman Watson Coleman wrote erratic and confrontational. His support- And the health hazard is still undeter- advisor to countless Democratic candi- prayer meeting) was “in line with the setting). In reflecting the majority of dates, and our friend. Our country, our sentiments of her constituents.” The her constituents’ sentiments, she de- the following as part of her press release: ers might find this entertaining, but many mined. But that was short lived to the powers that be, the money changers. state, and our county are better places implication was that since our Consti- cided to boycott the inauguration to “This is not a decision I take lightly. The Americans find his behavior unacceptable peaceful transition of power is a defining and embarrassing, and to believe that You may ask why now I am writing because of her. She will be missed. tution created a representative democ- make a statement that needed to be characteristic of our democracy. Inaugu- they’re just “sore losers” is misguided. this essay — because we need to re- racy, and since representatives are made about the fact that many Ameri- Asm. Jerry Green rations should serve as a celebration of mind ourselves that this economy can’t Plainfield elected by a majority vote within their cans strongly disapprove of this new Nancee Novak the best of our nation — a symbol of unity Scotch Plains last based on waste and pollution be- Democratic Chairman district, Ms. Watson Coleman legis- President, a man who through word and strength. Unfortunately, it is increas- lates and acts in the interest of her and deed, has acted (and continues to ingly clear that President-elect Trump is district, aligning with the majority of act) dishonorably and disgracefully not just unfit for office, but his actions voters who elected her. — with his campaign speeches, chants and promises threaten the very democ- On February 16, Richard Dobnys and rhetoric. racy for which we are supposed to gather (who echoes another reader’s opinion Mr. Trump has and continues to to celebrate. I simply cannot in good Accident Victims in a recent edition of this paper) seems offend and insult many Americans conscious [sic] participate.” to take offense that the Congress- (and many people around the world) I can’t imagine the Congresswoman woman boycotted the inauguration. by demeaning his political opponents felt there was anything to “gain by snub- He asks, “Could she not have put and government agencies that he dis- bing this event.” She acted in good faith, without malice, and not for any “gain” or politics aside and respected the office agrees with or disapproves of; by be- renown. To attend this event, given her of the new president that the people littling undocumented immigrants opinion of Mr. Trump, would have been elected?” Actually, the people elected (particularly our neighbors and allies, hypocritical. Perhaps if any “gain” was someone else to be president. Mr. the Mexicans), women in general, conferred, it was staying true to herself by Trump did not win the majority of the people with disabilities, an entire reli- doing what was right for her and the popular vote; he was constitutionally gion (Islam), a U.S. war hero, a Gold people who voted for her. elected by the Electoral College. Star family, U.S. district judges and From her statement, it’s clear that Con- Mr. Dobnys also wrote that the the free press; and by silently accept- gresswoman Watson Coleman respects Congresswoman “was petty and mean ing endorsements from ultra right- the idea of celebrating our Democracy. spirited” for not attending, and that wing, racist, white-power advocates. Her decision to boycott was not made boycotting the inauguration “positions heedlessly; it was serious and principled Xavier Sanchez rather than petty and mean-spirited. To her with the ‘sore losers’ who have Scotch Plains lost sight of the word ‘fairness.’” The be sure, the Office of the President de- “Funniest Lawyer in New Jersey” Attorney Jon Bramnick CERTIFIED TRIAL ATTORNEY 30 plus Years Experience 908-322-7000 www.bramnicklaw.com 1827 East Second Street, Scotch Plains Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC 1992 - 2017 • CELEBRATING 25 YEARS Think “Superior” For: Jon Bramnick To Perform Comedy • Expert Consultation Services • Space Planning / Room Layouts Thursday, March 9th & Friday, March 10th • Remodeling Services • All Interior Related Products: 7:30 PM (Doors Open at 5:30 PM) Furniture Floor Coverings Lighting Window Treatments Tickets: Accessorizing & Finishing Touches $25.00 General Admission $34.00 Show & All You Can Eat Buffet • $35.00 VIP Seating www.stressfactory.com for Advance Purchase Stress Factory Comedy Club Joanne Womelsdorf, IFDA, ASID allied Phone: 908.232.3875 90 Church Street, New Brunswick, NJ www.superiorinteriorsofnj.com Page 6 Thursday, February 23, 2017 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Community Profile: Scotch Plains Library Films James and Melba Nixon To Salute Survival Stories WESTFIELD — James and Melba to 1996). Her involvement in Westfield SCOTCH PLAINS — Members of after a pair of oil tankers are de- Nixon moved to Westfield in 1965. also includes serving as a member of the community are invited to come to stroyed during a blizzard in 1952. During their residency in the town, the board of the Westfield Community the Scotch Plains Public Library on The 33 (PG-13, 127 minutes) will besides such normal routines as work- Center; president of the Westfield High Fridays during March for films fea- be presented March 24. Based on the ing, raising children and building a School Parent-Teacher Association; turing “survival stories.” All movies real-life event when a gold and cop- family, they also have made many board member of the Westfield Adult will begin at noon. per mine collapsed, trapping 33 min- valuable contributions to the rich cul- School; member of the boards of the Apollo 13 (PG, 140 minutes) will ers underground for 69 days. tural experience that is Westfield. Westfield YWCA and Westfield be shown March 3. NASA must de- Big Miracle (PG, 106 minutes) Mr. Nixon earned a Ph.D. in Chem- YMCA; board member of the vise a strategy to return Apollo 13 to will be the film for March 31. In istry from Cornell University and as a Westfield Recreation Commission; Earth safely after the spacecraft un- small-town Alaska, a news reporter chemist has built a professional and board member of Friends of dergoes massive internal damage, recruits his ex-girlfriend — a academic life in this discipline. He Mindowaskin Park and deacon of the putting the lives of the three astro- Greenpeace volunteer — on a cam- retired from Exxon and joined City First Congregational Church. nauts on board in jeopardy. paign to save a family of gray whales College of New York as an Associate In 1996 James and Melba jointly In the Heart of the Sea (PG-13, 121 trapped by rapidly forming ice in the Dean. While in Westfield, Mr. Nixon received the Golden Volunteer Award minutes) will be screened on March Arctic Circle. has been very involved in several from the Westfield Y. FLOWERS FOR VETERANS...Garden Club of Westfield members, pictured 10. The film is a recounting of a New These events are free and open to from left to right, Betty List, Irene Ilaria, Elaine Junguenet and Jill Crouch, made England whaling ship’s sinking by a all. Registration is not required. For organizations in the community, for Mr. and Mrs. Nixon met while at- floral arrangements February 3 for veterans who reside at the Veterans Hospital example, serving as president of the tending Virginia State College. They in Lyons, N.J. This service project supports the Blue Star program of the Garden giant whale in 1820, an experience more information, visit scotlib.org, Westfield United Fund (WUF) and as are the proud parents of three chil- Club of New Jersey and the National Garden Club to honor living veterans. There that later inspired the great novel call (908) 322-5007, extension no. director of the Allocations Commit- dren, Michael, Carol and David. is a Blue Star Garden in Westfield’s Tamaques Park that is maintained by the “Moby-Dick.” 204, or e-mail [email protected]. tee of the WUF; serving as board The Westfield Community Center Garden Club of Westfield. The Finest Hours (PG-13, 117 min- The Scotch Plains Public Library chairman of the Westfield Neighbor- is delighted to host an event to cel- utes) will be offered March 17. The is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one hood Council; program chairman of ebrate Black History Month and give Coast Guard makes a daring rescue block from Park Avenue, in the center the Westfield Optimist Club; member due honor to these worthy citizens. Mount Saint Mary to Offer attempt off the coast of Cape Cod of the township. of the Westfield Community Judi- The event program is set to begin at ciary Committee, and as a member of 7 p.m. this Saturday, February 25, the Board of Trustees and Board of and will feature a live band. Food and ‘Fun With Faith’ March 11 Thrift Shop Bag Sale Is Outreach of the First Congregational refreshments will be served. Tickets Church of Westfield. Mr. Nixon also for this event are $20 and can be WATCHUNG — Young women in provides an exemplary college prepa- February 25 to March 4 served as chairman of the Education purchased online at sixth, seventh and eighth grades are ratory education for young women in Committee of the Elizabeth Chapter westfieldcommunitycenter.org or di- invited to spend a Saturday morning grades 9 through 12. Founded in 1908 SCOTCH PLAINS — The founding, the League has donated of the NAACP. Mr. Nixon is proud of rectly obtained by contacting the ex- exploring their spirituality during the as a sponsored work of the Sisters of Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service more than $1.2 million to local his participation in the 1963 March ecutive director of the center, Velvet “Fun With Faith” enrichment pro- Mercy, the Mount remains committed League Thrift Shop, located at 1741 causes. The League welcomes new on Washington that was led by Dr. Rogers, at (908) 232-4759. gram March 11 at Mount Saint Mary to challenging each student to develop East 2nd Street, Scotch Plains, will members. To learn more about the Martin Luther King, Jr. The Westfield Community Center Academy (MSMA) in Watchung. her fullest potential in a Christian at- hold its end-of-season Bag Sale League, call (908) 322-5420 during Mrs. Nixon was the first African- is located at 558 West Broad Street, Isabel Gachko, MSMA theology mosphere of love and caring. this Saturday, February 25, through shop business hours. Interested per- American woman to serve on the on the corner of Palsted Avenue and department chairwoman and campus next Saturday, March 4. sons also are invited to visit the Westfield Public Schools Board (1989 West Broad Street. minister, will lead the program from 9 Cranford Rec. Plans Shoppers can purchase a brown organization’s website, a.m. to noon, with MSMA Peer Min- paper supermarket bag and fill it for scotchplainsthriftshop.weebly.com, isters serving as facilitators. Spring Registration $5, but are asked not to overstuff or to visit its Facebook page, Wednesday Morning Club “The mini-retreat will include ice- CRANFORD — The Cranford the bags. Items that do not fit in a Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service breakers, learning new ways to pray, Recreation and Parks Department has bag, or items sold individually, will League, and give the League a “like.” Slates Various Activities meditating with art and music, announced that registration for its be half-price. Exceptions may ap- Current, gently-used donations journaling, yoga and a service Spring 2017 programs will start on ply. Store hours are Tuesday through are accepted during business hours CRANFORD — The Wednesday Valley” at that gathering. project,” said Mrs. Gachko. Monday, March 6. All class registra- Friday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and at the rear entrance of the thrift Morning Club is getting ready for The Public Affairs Department The cost of the program is $10 per tions must be done online through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. shop. Free parking is available on Spring. At its business meeting on will hold a planning meeting Tues- student. A snack will be served during Community Pass and are for Cranford The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Ser- the street and in the rear of the Wednesday, March 1, the club will day, March 14, at the home of Dot the session. Participants should dress residents only. vice League has served the local building. Visitors may enter the host the organizing humorist and au- Conheeney. The group will share comfortably for yoga. Mats will be Details of classes are listed in the community since 1974. Since its parking lot via Willow Avenue. thor of “Keep This Toss That,” Jamie lunch and plan the department’s provided, but participants are wel- brochure that was mailed to all Cranford Novak. Ms. Novak has appeared on events for the year ahead. Attend- come to bring their own. residents, as well as on the website HGTV and QVC and as a blogger ees are asked to bring a sandwich. Participants must register for “Fun cranford.com/rec. Interested persons SP-F Historical Society for Martha Stewart’s Whole Living. The American Arts and Crafts De- With Faith.” To register, visit also may find new classes not listed in Attendees will learn how to clean partment will visit Gallery U Bou- mountsaintmary.org and click on the the brochure on the Recreation and closets and how to make piles of tique at 439 South Avenue West, Fun With Faith button on the Parks Department’s Facebook page To Hear About Lenape paperwork disappear as Ms. Novak Westfield, on Tuesday, March 21. homepage or visit the Fun With Faith found at facebook.com/ shares tips to make spring cleaning a Gallery U is an art gallery and a shop webpage under Enrichment Programs CranfordRecreationAndParks. SCOTCH PLAINS — The His- preceding contact with Europeans. breeze. The meeting will begin at 10 boutique featuring local, emerging under the Admissions tab. Anyone with questions or seeking torical Society of Scotch Plains Guest speaker Beverly A. Friend, a.m. at the Cranford Community Cen- and established artists. It is part of Mount Saint Mary Academy is a additional information is invited to and Fanwood will learn about the who is of Cherokee heritage, will ter, located at 220 Walnut Avenue, Universal Institute Rehabilitation, Catholic, independent school which call (908) 709-7283. Lenape at its monthly meeting on make her presentation in Native Cranford. Everyone is welcome. which services individuals with trau- Tuesday, February 28. The Lenape American attire. Ms. Friend is a The club’s Literature Department matic brain injuries. The Gallery and occupied New Jersey, southeast- protégé of James “Lone Bear” will meet at the home of Dot boutique is a vocational training pro- Party Dress Sale Saturday ern New York, eastern Pennsylva- Revey of the American Indian Conheeney on Monday, February 27, gram to help people with disabilities nia and northern Delaware at the Council of New Jersey. at 1 p.m. Ms. Conheeney will lead to get back into the work force. Mem- time of European exploration and This special program on the the group in a discussion of the book bers are asked to meet at the gallery To Aid Paul Jackson Fund colonization. Lenape is made possible through “Capital Dames” by Cokie Roberts. at 11 a.m. for their visit. The phone This program will feature a vari- funding by the New Jersey Council This book tells the story of the women number is (908) 232-1895. WESTFIELD — The Paul Jack- Westfield High School graduate. The ety of authentic artifacts, crafts and for the Humanities’ Horizons of Washington, D.C. during the Civil The Wednesday Morning Club son Fund will host a Party Dress Sale Paul Jackson Fund, a 501(c)(3) orga- clothing to explain Lenape daily Speakers Bureau. Free and open to War in the years 1848 to 1868. The welcomes interested women from for teens this Saturday, February 25, nization, was created in 1991 to ben- life, beliefs, history and creative everyone, the meeting will start at Literature Department will meet Cranford and the surrounding com- from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Holy efit Mr. Jackson, who became para- expression. It also will explain the 8 p.m. and will be held at the Scotch again on Monday, March 27, at 1 munities. Membership Chairperson Trinity Roman Catholic Church, lo- lyzed due to a surgery to remove a special relationships between the Hills Country Club, located at p.m., at the home of Sue Driscoll. Sue Driscoll is available at (908) cated at 315 First Street, Westfield. spinal cord tumor. When he no longer people, the animals and the forest Plainfield Avenue and Jerusalem Ms. Driscoll will lead a discussion 232-6725 to answer any questions The sale will feature gently-worn depended on finances from The Fund, Road in Scotch Plains. Refresh- of Anna Quinlan’s novel “Miller’s about the club. and new dresses, for those ages 12 to Mr. Jackson decided to do everything Fanwood Presb. Invites ments and fellowship will follow 18, at prices of $15 for short dresses in his power to help others. He as- the program. and $20 for gowns. sumed leadership of The Fund and All For Lenten Season For more information about the IN SESSION The goal is to enable young women created a charity of last resort for FANWOOD — The Fanwood Pres- Horizons Speakers Bureau, visit from every economic status to attend people in financial crisis due to cata- byterian Church, located at 74 S. njch.org/programs/hsb/. Three Key Areas to Look their prom/dance/formal function in a strophic illness or disability. Martine Avenue, invites everyone to beautiful dress. All proceeds from this Mr. Jackson passed away in 2009; attend its Ash Wednesday service and Alzheimer’s Program fundraiser will benefit The Paul Jack- his wish was for the work of The Fund Lenten Soup and Devotions program. At Within Relationships son Fund, which provides financial to continue. The proceeds from the The Ash Wednesday service will Set at Lavy House support to families in crisis because of Party Dress Sale will assist those most be held on March 1 in the church WESTFIELD — An informational By Carol Pedro, Exec. Dir. a catastrophic illness or disability. in need. For more information about sanctuary beginning at 7:30 p.m. It program entitled “Alzheimer’s Disease: Youth & Family Counseling Service Paul Jackson was a gifted athlete, a The Paul Jackson Fund, visit will include a brief message from Warning Signs and Prevention,” for local volunteer coach and a 1979 pauljacksonfund.org. guest preacher, the Reverend Ken senior citizens and their families, will Many couples come to ask for take risks – be vulnerable. Physical Macari, along with choral music, com- take place on Tuesday, February 28, at help at a desperate time. When one touch and physical closeness is natu- munion and the imposition of ashes. 11:30 a.m., at The Senior Resource may threaten to leave, or has left, ral, desirable and safe to both. Art Scholar to Speak On Fanwood Presbyterian’s Lenten Center at The Lavy House, located at maybe arguments have escalated These are helpful starting points Soup and Devotions program will 748 East Broad Street, Westfield. or there has been infidelities. Wait- to assess your relationship. Like a explore the issues of evil and the Alice Greenberg-Sheedy will ing until the breaking point isn’t three-legged stool, if one of these ‘Good Impressionism’ power of God to defeat and save present the program. A licensed social necessary. If you question your re- three pillars is “broken” it will not CRANFORD — Michael Norris, Diego and his Master of Arts de- people from it. The DVD-based cur- worker and certified dementia practi- lationship and want to improve the support you, but it can be repaired. Ph.D. will present a lecture/slide gree in Classics and Ph.D. in Art riculum, called “Evil and the Justice tioner, Ms. Greenberg-Sheedy is coor- quality of this area of your life, you Communication skills can be learned, show entitled “Making a Good Im- History from the University of of God,” is by influential Christian dinator of all programs and services can examine three key areas, to see trust can be earned and intimacy is a pressionism” on Wednesday, California at Santa Barbara. He scholar N.T. Wright. related to Dementia/Alzheimer’s Dis- what they look like right now. product of a healthy relationship. March 1, at 7:30 p.m. This event spent 20 years at the Cloisters This program will be offered on ease. A light lunch will be served. Communication: Sharing Consider talking with someone if will be held at the Cranford Com- Museum and the Metropolitan Wednesdays from March 8 through The Senior Resource Center at The should be open, spontaneous and you don’t feel happy, healthy and munity Center, located at 220 Wal- Museum of Art in New York. This April 5, starting at 6:30 p.m. with Lavy House is a joint venture between balanced. Listening is a learned safe in your relationship. Sometimes nut Avenue. marks his fourth visit to the soup, salad and bread in the dining the Westfield United Fund and Temple skill. Practice attentive listening: an objective third party such as a During the program, Mr. Norris Cranford Community Center, room. Attendees are asked to enter Emanu-El of Westfield. Through a engaged, undistracted, eye contact therapist can provide additional in- will explain how French Impres- where he also has lectured on an- from the McDermott Place door. grant from the Jewish Community and empathy. Be able to let go of sight and psychoeducation to help. sionist painters, rebelling against cient seafaring, the ancient Olym- Sunday worship throughout Lent Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ, the need to “be right” – humility. Often just having an opportunity to an ancient state system of art train- pic Games and the history of Santa will be filled with sacred music at Jewish Family Service of Central New Trust: Say what you mean and express yourself in a therapeutic ing, created new images quivering Claus. both the traditional 9:30 a.m. service Jersey provides programming and the mean what you say. Your partner will setting can make a big difference. with energy and emotion as evi- Admission to the program is free and the contemporary 11:15 a.m. ser- services of Naomi Kreutzer, a Licensed trust you at your word. Enjoy your Nothing changes if nothing changes. denced by art from the Metropoli- and all are welcome. The Friends vice between March 5 and April 2. Clinical Social Worker, each Tuesday. privacy and alone time without con- * * * tan Museum of Art, the Princeton of the Cranford Public Library will The Fanwood Presbyterian Church Programs are free of charge and open cern. Trust your partner is “okay” Carol M. Pedro is a licensed University Art Museum and the sponsor this program. To see other welcomes all. For more information, to the entire community. without you and trustworthy. therapist at Youth and Family Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers. upcoming programs sponsored by call the church office at (908) 889- Registration is recommended if Intimacy: Feelings and needs Counseling Service, 233 Prospect Mr. Norris received his Bach- the Friends of the Library, visit 8891, e-mail [email protected] planning to attend and may be done are safely expressed. Acceptance of Street, Westfield, N.J., (908) 233- elor of Arts degree in Classics from cranfordlibrary.org and click on or check out the church website at by calling (908) 352-8375 or by e- real self is understood. Be willing to 2042. Website: yfcsnj.org. the University of California at San Calendar. fanwoodpc.org. mail at [email protected]. DUGHI, HEWIT & DOMALEWSKI LAWRENCE A. WOODRUFF LAW OFFICES OF Criminal Defense Matters ROBERT G. STAHL, LLC ATTORNEY State and Municipal Criminal Court Motor Vehicle Tickets • DWI ESTATE PLANNING - WILLS AND TRUSTS. DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY PROBATE AND ESTATE SETTLEMENT REAL ESTATE MOTOR VEHICLE TICKETS • DWI • DRUGS IN CAR DIVORCE LAW STATE AND MUNICIPAL CRIMINAL COURT MATTERS - ACCREDITED FAMILY LAW MEDIATOR CALL US TO SPEAK WITH OUR TEAM OF Call Brandon Minde, Former Prosecutor FORMER PROSECUTORS WHO CAN HELP. 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Lent is the litur- will continue its tradition of hosting members of the Westfield community. services at noon and 7 p.m. on gical season of 40 days of peni- lectures by individuals with ties to Funding for the series comes from March 1. Trinity is located at 119 tence and fasting. Sundays, the Westfield. The lectures take place at grants provided by the Anne and Lee Forest Avenue, Cranford. Sabbath day, are not part of the the Westfield Memorial Library, lo- Hale Fund and the Thomas Glasser Ash Wednesday is the first day Lenten fasting days. Christians are cated at 550 East Broad Street. Foundation. of Lent. The name comes from the invited “to observe a Holy Lent by The 2017 schedule kicks off on Over the past decade, The Hale practice of placing (or imposing) a self-examination and repentance by Wednesday, March 15, with a talk by Speaker Series, hosted by the Friends prayer, fasting and self-denial, and David Weinstein, a Westfield native of the Westfield Memorial Library, Needle Nite Posts by reading and meditating on God’s who serves as the state’s chief tech- has featured hour-long talks by politi- Holy Word.” nology officer. He will discuss the cians, business professionals, educa- Meeting March 3 Historically, Lent was a time con- policy and technologies relative to tors, writers and others distinguished FANWOOD — The next meeting verts were prepared for Holy Bap- New Jersey’s cybersecurity. in their fields. Special attention has of the Needle Nite group at the tism or for reconciling those who Hale Series attendees will learn been paid to selecting speakers who Fanwood Presbyterian Church will had been separated from the church about what goes into the production grew up and/or live in Westfield. be held on Friday, March 3, at 7 p.m., through penitence and forgiveness. of a television show or music video Linnea Rhodes, a member of the in Westminster Hall on Marian Av- It serves as a reminder to all Chris- PIZZA FANS...Participants at last year’s Westfield Area YMCA Pizza Palooza in a Friday, May 19 speech by Tom Friends’ board, serves as head of the enue. tians of the need to continually enjoy taste testing the pizza. This year’s event will take place on Sunday, March Ucciferri. A Westfield High School Hale Speaker Series Committee, the Quilters, knitters and those who renew their faith and repentance. 5, from 12:30 to 2 p.m., at the Main Y Facility in Westfield. alumnus, Mr. Ucciferri has spent members of which include Barbara crochet will prepare for the Harvest The liturgical changes in Lent are more than three decades as a cam- Hale, Mary Orlando, Sherry Cronin Quilters Show to take place on Sat- quieter, more meditative services, eraman and stage manager in the and Tina Lesher. urday, March 25, at the Willow Grove purple vestments, veiled crosses Westfield Area Y to Host television industry. Presbyterian Church on Raritan Road and less ornate altar pieces. The research of Erin Vogel, an as- Films to Be Shown in Scotch Plains. Trinity Episcopal Church is a sociate professor of anthropology at Needle Nite participants have family church that has been serv- Second Pizza Palooza Rutgers University, includes study- Monday Mornings made many items in the past year ing area families since 1872. Sun- ing the lives of orangutans at her field CRANFORD — The Cranford WESTFIELD — The Westfield Ferraro’s, Gennaro’s, Randazzo’s benefiting multiple charitable orga- day services at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. and Rudy’s. Adults and children age station in Indonesia. Professor Vogel, Senior Monday Morning Movies will nizations. A total of 50 quilts, 25 are celebrated by the Reverend Area YMCA invites members and who grew up in Westfield and is a continue during March with a pair of the community to taste their way 4 and older will need a ticket; chil- blankets, seven afghans and 15 lap Andy Kruger, Trinity’s Priest-in- dren ages 3 and under may attend Westfield High School graduate, will drama/thrillers. robes have been given to Children’s Charge. For more information, call through the Second Annual discuss her work with wild orangu- The Girl on the Train, starring Emily Westfield and Garwood Pizza for free. Participants may enter a Specialized Hospital, Center for (908) 276-4047 or visit raffle to win four 30-minute private tans in a Hale Series talk on Wednes- Blunt, Haley Bennett and Rebecca Hope Hospice, Cancer Support Com- trinitycranford.org/. Palooza to benefit the Y’s Annual day, September 27. Ferguson, will be shown on March 6. Support Campaign. swim lessons with the instructor of mittee and Lyons Veterans Hospital Trinity also provides Trinity their choice. The series’ final 2017 speaker will Arrival, starring Amy Adams, Jer- as well as four local nursing homes. Episcopal Day School (TEDS), a The event will take place on Sun- be Douglas Yearley, Jr., also a emy Renner and Forest Whitaker, will day, March 5, from 12:30 to 2 p.m., A $10 contribution for adults and Beth Israel Hospital received 149 state licensed facility, serving chil- children ages 4 and above benefits Westfield High graduate. As Chief be featured March 13. baby items and the Seamen’s Church dren from age 2½ through kinder- in the gym at the Main Y Facility, Executive Officer and director of Toll Movies are shown starting at 11:15 located at 220 Clark Street, the Y’s Annual Support Campaign, Institute was given 75 scarves, hats garten. For information about which provides more than $400,000 Brothers, the largest luxury home a.m. in the Audio Visual Room on the and “ditty” bags for the Christmas at TEDS, call (908) 276-2881 or visit Westfield. Participants will taste and builders in the country, Mr. Yearley second floor of the Cranford Commu- vote from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The in direct financial assistance to in- Sea Project. In December 120 gift tedscranford.org. dividuals and families in need to will focus his Wednesday, November nity Center, located at 220 Walnut bags were made and filled for the first-, second- and third-place win- 1 talk on America’s housing trends. Avenue. These screenings are for ners will be announced at 1:45 p.m. enable their participation at the Y. Park Hotel residents. Pet Adoption Day Approximately 88 percent of schol- The Hale Series was founded by Cranford residents only. For additional All are welcome to come and see Participating pizzerias to date in- Lee Hale in memory of his wife, Anne, information, call (908) 709-7283. Set This Saturday clude: Buona Pizza, Di Farina, arship awards enable children to what is being done and to join the attend child care and day camp pro- group. If fabric, batting or yarn is BERKELEY HEIGHTS — Best Program to Recall grams while approximately 12 per- needed, Needle Nite participants may Friend Dog and Animal Adoption Inc. cent supports membership and pro- e-mail their requests to will hold a cat and dog adoption day gram participation. [email protected]. this Saturday, February 25, from 11:30 U.S. Entry in WWI CRANFORD — The Union Interested persons can register For further information about these a.m. to 2 p.m. online at westfieldynj.org or at the projects or directions to the Fanwood The event will take place at Pet County Historical Society will ob- serve the 100th anniversary of the Main Y Facility Welcome Center. Presbyterian Church, call the church Supplies Plus, located at 410 Spring- For more information, contact office at (908) 889-8891, e-mail field Avenue, Berkeley Heights. For United States’ entry into World War I, which became known as “The Great Sharon London at (908) 233-2700, [email protected] or check the information, contact extension no. 253, or by e-mail at church website, fanwoodpc.org. [email protected]. War,” with a program featuring the music and songs that helped to sup- [email protected]. port the war effort “over there.” Pianist and musicologist Dean Rake and Hoe Gears Liberty Hall History to Be Poulsen will present and perform the popular songs of the era in their Up For Flower Show Old Guard Topic Tuesday historical context at home and WESTFIELD — The Rake and abroad. Hoe Garden Club of Westfield is SUMMIT AREA — William 1925, Captain John Kean, another This program will take place on preparing for its Victorian-themed Schroh, Jr., director of Museum Op- descendant, married the daughter Sunday, March 5, at 2 p.m., at the flower show, entitled “A Victorian erations at Liberty Hall, will speak of a prominent New York archi- Hanson House, located at 38 Spring,” to be held Friday, April to the Summit Old Guard at its Tues- tect. Mrs. Kean had a love of art Springfield Avenue, Cranford. All 28, from 1 to 7 p.m. It will take day, February 28 meeting. He will and American history. The couple are welcome and refreshments will place at The Presbyterian Church talk about “Liberty Hall Families’ researched the history of the house be served after the meeting. in Westfield, located at 140 Moun- Lasting Influence in New Jersey.” and brought together family an- tain Avenue, Westfield. Governor William Livingston, who tiques to enhance its historic char- Fundraiser to Benefit Authentic Victorian period items VICTORIAN VISIONS...Publicity Chairwoman Paula Long, left, and committee signed the United States Constitution acter. After the captain died in such as calendar fans, calling cards, member Diane Genco select items for display in preparation for the Rake and Hoe on behalf of New Jersey, 1949, Mrs. Kean be- Brain Tumor Research gloves and shoes will be used to Garden Club of Westfield’s upcoming Victorian-themed flower show. had built a beautiful, gan to transform the WESTFIELD — Turning Point represent the era. Georgian-style home in house into a museum. Restaurants will again partner with Pre-sale admission tickets are bucolic Elizabethtown In 1973, she restored the Kortney Rose Foundation (KRF) $15; tickets will be $20 if pur- This is your new home that he called “Liberty the name of the house to hold the eighth annual fundraiser chased the day of the show. Chil- we are talking about Hall.” In 1811, Peter Kean to “Liberty Hall,” “Great Food for a Great Cause” this dren under age 18 may attend for purchased the estate for when it was declared Saturday and Sunday, February 25 free. Attendees will have an oppor- his mother, Susan a National Historic and 26, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at all 13 tunity to shop for gifts in the bou- Livingston Kean Landmark. Turning Point locations, including 137 tique and then relax with English Niemcewicz, Governor Mr. Schroh will fill Central Avenue, Westfield. tea, sandwiches and dessert, at a Livingston’s niece. in the details of the Guests who donate a minimum of cost of $10 per person for adults Susan’s first husband was Livingston-Kean con- $25 to KRF on either of those two and children, which will be served John Kean, who served in tribution to this out- days will receive in return a Turning from 1 to 4 p.m. Owen Brand the Continental Congress. standing building. Point gift card good for two entrées Tickets will be available begin- Five years after his death All active men age during the month of March. All dona- ning Wednesday, March 1, at Baron’s Mortgage Development Officer in 1795, his widow mar- William Schroh, Jr. 50-plus are invited to tions will go directly to support pedi- Drug Store and Williams’ Nursery, Phone - 908.789.2730 ried Count Julian Ursin attend the Tuesday atric brain tumor research. both in Westfield, and from Rake & Cell - 908.337.7282 Niemcewicz, a Polish nobleman. She morning meetings of the Summit Hoe Garden Club members. Email - [email protected] renamed the estate Ursino in honor of Area Old Guard. Meetings are held For more information, call Pat NMLS # 222999 her new husband. at the New Providence Municipal Wilson at (908) 389-9342 or visit All loans subject to approval. Equal Housing Lender. 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 www.jameswardmansion.com Call Me For A Free Consultation Page 8 Thursday, February 23, 2017 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Jean Liggitt, 94, Graciously Loved Her Lane Keller Kalkstein, Beloved Family Well and Blessed Us All – Obituaries – Mother and Grandmother, 78 Jean Howat Liggitt was born Feb- Teachers College, after moving to Richard ‘Dex’ Studwell, 95, Was Lane Keller Kalkstein, 78, of friends, as well as participating in ruary 6, 1923, to William and Westfield, N.J., in 1958. Basking Ridge and formerly of bridge tournaments. Lane was most LaVern Howat, in West Homestead, Soon after moving to Westfield, Decorated Veteran, Executive Cranford and Garwood, N.J., passionate about her grandchildren, Pa. She died Monday, February 13, Jean became one of the founders of passed away peacefully on Thurs- whom she loved spending time 2017, holding the hands the Washington School Richard Dexter Studwell, “Dex,” Audubon Society and do volunteer day, February 9, 2017, with, attending their of family members, in Library, and has de- 95, passed away peacefully with his work. He and Rose enjoyed travel- at Fellowship Village events, watching foot- North Carolina. She lighted in supporting the family by his side on Monday, Janu- ing extensively throughout Europe, Retirement Community ball and consistently faced death confidently “Friends of the Westfield ary 30, 2017. the Americas, Asia and the tropics. in Basking Ridge. A me- besting them at because of her faith in Memorial Library” for Dex was born to Ernest and Flo- After the passing of his wife in 2013, morial service and lun- Scrabble! Jesus Christ, her Savior. many years. Jean was a rence Studwell on Janu- Dex moved to cheon was held for She is preceded in Jean was predeceased member of The Presby- ary 19, 1922 in Green- Staunton, Va., to be friends and family at death by her parents, by her parents; her hus- terian Church in wich, Conn. He grew up closer to his daughter Fellowship Village on her husband, James, band of 61 years, Will- Westfield, faithfully at- in Port Chester, N.Y. and and son, where he en- Wednesday, February and a daughter, Susan iam A. Liggitt; her sis- tending, and serving as graduated from Port joyed their frequent 22, 2017, at 11 a.m. A Lane Kalkstein. Lane ter, Margaret S. Howat, a deacon. She also par- Chester High School in visits and outings as private burial was held is survived by her son, and her great-grand- ticipated in the commu- 1940. Upon graduation, well as the company at Fairview Cemetery in Joseph Kalkstein of daughter, Hazel Liggitt. nity as a member of the he attended Columbia of the loving and car- Westfield, N.J. Charlottesville, Va.; She is survived by two Woman’s Club of University as an engi- ing staff of the Born in Clearfield, her daughter, Jamie sons, William Thomas Jean Liggitt Westfield. She was en- neering student before Brookdale Senior Liv- Pa., to Alton Robert and Lane Keller Kalkstein Leiss of Far Hills; five Liggitt of Dallas, Tex. gaged in the culture, well enlisting in the U.S. ing community. Dex Inez Keller on August grandchildren, and Paul Howat Liggitt of Leasburg, read and completely aware of cur- Army Air Corps in 1942. especially loved and 18, 1938, Lane graduated from Kristina Kalkstein of West N.C., along with seven grandsons rent events. Those around her saw a After extensive train- appreciated the Curwensville High School and at- Windsor, Theodore Polito and and 19 great-grandchildren. gracious, generous woman, who en- ing as an air crewman on friendship and devo- tended Lycoming College before Samuel Polito of Far Hills, Ryan Jean’s 94 years of life were spent joyed playing bridge and receiving B-17s, Dex served as a tion of his personal marrying James Kalkstein in 1959. Kalkstein of Basking Ridge and loving, serving and praying for her friends, church and civic groups belly gunner in B-17 caregiver, Martha Residing in Pittsburgh, Pa. for Avery Leiss of Far Hills; a brother, family, friends and community. into her home. We will miss her, her Bombers with the 15th Richard “Dex” Studwell Rankin, in his final many years, Lane was a lifelong Robert Keller of Alden, N.Y., and Raised in Munhall, Pa., she was spirit, her perspective, her great con- Air Force while sta- months. Dex was a Steelers fan, even after moving to two sisters, Lynda Riedel of Naples, active as a piano accompanist for versations and stories, and mostly tioned in Foggia, Italy, during World true gentleman whose wit and wis- New Jersey in the early 1970s. She Fla. and Linda Sanders of many soloists and choral groups. her love. War II. He finished the war as a dom will be sorely missed by all. loved watching NFL and Penn State Eldorado, Kan. She received a two-year degree A memorial service will be held decorated combat veteran after fly- Dex was predeceased by his wife, football games, as well as any golf In lieu of flowers, memorial do- from Geneva College and ulti- on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at ing many missions over Germany Rose, in 2013 and his first wife, tournament she could find. nations may be made to The Visit- mately worked as a school secre- 11 a.m., at The Presbyterian Church and Austria. Jacqueline, in 2015. Dex is sur- A mother and homemaker, Lane ing Nurse Association of Somerset tary for the father of her future in Westfield. In lieu of flowers, Upon his discharge from the Army vived by his son, Rodger Studwell, was also a member of the Roselle Hills Hospice Care, Basking Ridge, husband, Bill. She was a support- contributions can be made to Air Corps, he continued his studies and his wife, Laura, and grandsons, Golf Club, where she enjoyed play- N.J. 07920. ive wife to Bill as he began his Friends of the Westfield Memorial in chemical engineering at Colum- Colin and Graham, of Westfield; ing golf with her husband and February 23, 2017 career as an educator and Dean of Library, 550 East Broad Street, bia University and graduated with his daughter, Penny Matallana, and Men at Kutztown State University, Westfield, N.J. 07090. honors in 1948. He later received her husband, Jorge, of Staunton, Pa., and later at Jersey City State February 23, 2017 his MBA from Rutgers University. Va., and granddaughter, Alex Lucille D. Lippert, 100, Was He married Jacqueline Heaslip in Matallana of Manhattan, N.Y. He is Frances Gerckens, 81, Was Devoted 1951 and raised his young family in also survived by his stepdaughters, Formerly of Fanwood, N.J. Rahway before moving to Westfield Julie and Evonne Ciccone of St. Lucille D. Lippert, formerly of ter, Sandra (Harry) Meyers of Co- in 1973. He was an Executive Vice Petersburg, Fla. Fanwood, N.J., passed away on Sat- lumbia, S.C., and by her son, Keith To Her Family, Friends and Church President with BASF and Reichhold Family and friends are invited to urday, February 4, 2017, at Mes- (Linda) Lippert of Mechanicsburg, Frances Dolores Gerckens (née devoted member of St. Anne’s Chemicals for nearly 40 years be- share memories, send condolences siah Village in Mechanicsburg, Pa., Pa. She also leaves six grandchil- Caramico), 81, of Westfield, passed Church for many years, and was a fore retiring to Florida in 1986. and sign the guestbook by visiting after a long journey with dren, Mark (Lori) Meyers, Tom (Sue) away on Sunday, February 19, 2017, member of the Rosary Society. She Dex was an avid member of the www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com. Alzheimer’s. Born in Meyers, Matt (LeeAnne) surrounded by her loving family, at loved to be with her family, and Raritan Yacht Club for over 30 years February 23, 2017 Chicago, Ill. on March Meyers, Scott (Amy) Center for Hope Hospice adored her grandchil- and enjoyed sailing, cruising and 20, 1916 to Walter and Lippert, Laura (Eric) in Scotch Plains. dren. Cooking for her racing with his family and friends. John ‘Jack’ Burnham Mary Luecke, she mar- Jensen and Cathy (Mike) Frances’ Life Celebra- family and friends was He also enjoyed stamp collecting, John “Jack” Burnham, retired from ried her high school Muraco, and seven tion was held on Tues- her passion. gardening, singing in the Westfield the Westfield Police Department for sweetheart, Fred H. great-grandchildren. day, February 21, at Gray Frances was prede- Men’s Choir, playing piano, bridge 25 years, died on Monday, February Lippert. They lived in Pleasant, happy and Funeral Directors, 318 ceased by her hus- and tennis, and was an avid reader. 20, 2017. Chicago and in kind to the end, Lu East Broad Street, band, William; two Dexter remarried in 1984 to Rose He is survived by his wife, Arlene; Mariemont, Ohio, be- loved being the center Westfield. Please go to brothers, Sylvester Ciccone and lived in Palm Harbor, daughter, Jacqueline; son, Keith, and fore moving to of attention at her 100th www.grayfuneralhomes.com and Raymond, and a Fla., where he loved to walk, swim, his wife, Joanne; grandson, John; Fanwood in 1962. In birthday party. She to view her life tribute. sister, Dolores. She is ballroom dance, go birding with the granddaughter, Chelsea, and great- addition to working for reminisced, told sto- The funeral mass was cel- survived by her four grandson, James. the Defense Depart- ries, laughed, joked and ebrated Wednesday, Feb- sons, Ronald and his Prayer to Jack was in the U.S. Coast Guard ment in New Jersey, thoroughly enjoyed her ruary 22, 2017, at The wife, Cindy, Michael for three years prior to joining the Lucille was involved Lucille D. Lippert large family. Church of St. Anne, 325 and his wife, Anna, The Blessed Virgin police force. He was the first to in many community ac- The family is deeply Second Avenue, Karl and his wife, (Never known to fail) achieve Eagle Scout rank in the town tivities. She was an active member appreciative of the loving staff at Garwood. Interment fol- Frances D. Gerckens Lynn, and Eric and his Oh most beautiful Flower of of Carteret, N.J. of the Fanwood Presbyterian Messiah Village, who gave her such lowed at Fairview Cem- wife, Maria, and by Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, A memorial service will be held at Church and volunteered at the wonderful care for four years. Ser- etery in Westfield. 12 grandchildren, Adam, Jennifer, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed a later date. Fanwood Memorial Library. Lu vices were private. Memorials may Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Frances Joshua, Travis, Melissa, Gerhardt, Mother of the Son of God, Im- Arrangements are by Dooley Co- also served as the president of the be made to the Messiah Village was a graduate of Fort Hamilton Christopher, Max, Ashley, Maria, maculate Virgin, assist me in my lonial Home, 556 Westfield Avenue, Women’s Club of Fanwood and Benevolence Fund, 100 Mount High School. At the age of 15, she Kurt and Nicole. necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help Westfield. played in a bridge club. Allen Drive, Mechanicsburg, Pa. met her future husband, William Remembrances may be made to me! Show me herein you are my February 23, 2017 In addition to her parents, Lucille 17055 or to the Fanwood Memo- Gerckens. They were later married Center for Hope Hospice, mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of was predeceased by her brother, Ken- rial Library, 5 Forest Road, on May 29, 1955. Together they www.cfhh.org. God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, Book Sale on Tap neth, and by Fred, her husband of 61 Fanwood, N.J. 07023. raised four boys, moving to February 23, 2017 I humbly beseech you from the years. She is survived by her daugh- February 23, 2017 Westfield in 1972. Frances was a bottom of my heart to succor me in At Cranford Library this necessity. There are none who CRANFORD — The Friends of Louise Sydnor Metz, 90, Member Of Nelson Perez Trujillo, M.D., can withstand your power. Show the Cranford Public Library invite me herein you are my mother. Oh the public to visit its used book Community Presbyterian Church Son of George and Gloria Alayeto Mary, conceived without sin, pray sale in the Friendly Book Cellar at for us who have recourse to thee. the library. Louise Rives Sydnor Metz, 90, married the late W. Peter Metz in Nelson Perez Trujillo, M.D., be- 21601. Interment followed at Oxford Holy Mother, I place this cause in Sale dates are Wednesday, March of Chatham, N.J., formerly of 2007 and was a member of the loved husband of Margaret Elizabeth Cemetery in Oxford, Md. your hands (3x). 8, 4 to 8:30 p.m.; Thursday and Mountainside, N.J., died on Fri- Community Presbyterian Church Trujillo, died on Sunday, February In lieu of flowers, please visit Holy Spirit, You who solve all Friday, March 9 and 10, 10 a.m. to day, February 17, 2017, at Garden in Mountainside from 1956. 12, 2017, in Easton, Md. www.fhnfuneralhome.com for memo- problems, light all roads so that I 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, March 11, Terrace Nursing Home in Chatham. Mrs. Sydnor Metz is survived by A funeral liturgy was celebrated on rial contributions in memory of Dr. may attain my goal. You who gave 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. More than Mrs. Sydnor Metz was born April her daughter, Ms. Betsy Sydnor Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at Sts. Trujillo. me the divine gift to forgive and 10,000 adult and children’s books 27, 1926 in Dinwiddie County, Va., Wrench of London, England; two Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 1210 February 23, 2017 forget all evil against me and that in will be available, as well as CDs, the daughter of John Will and Ol- grandchildren and four great- S. Washington Street, Easton, Md. all instances in my life You are with DVDs and recorded books. Prices ive Rives. She graduated from grandchildren; two stepsons and me. I want in this short prayer to range from 25 cents to $2, except Longwood College in Virginia and four step-grandchildren. thank You as I confirm once again for a few specially-marked items. married the late Joe Sydnor, Jr. in Contributions may be made to that I never want to be separated Saturday is Bag Day, during which 1947. They had two children, the the Multiple Sclerosis Society. from You in eternal glory. Thank shoppers may fill a bag with books late Syd Sydnor and Betsy. Lou Arrangements were by the Gray Westfield Pediatric you for your mercy towards me for just $8. Funeral Home, 318 East Broad and mine. Amen. The library is located at 224 Wal- SHERIFF’S SALE Street, Westfield. Dental Group Say this prayer on three con- nut Avenue. The entrance to the February 23, 2017 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17000487 secutive days. Publish this prayer sale is through the side door, just SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION after the favor is granted. off the main parking lot. The sale is UNION COUNTY Celebrates Children’s K.A.G. wheelchair-accessible. Proceeds DOCKET NO. F-010705-13 SHERIFF’S SALE Plaintiff: VALLEY NATIONAL BANK (JUDGE- will benefit the library. MENT WAS ENTERED IN FAVOR OF WELLS SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17000557 FARGO BANK, N.A.) SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Dental Health Month VS. CHANCERY DIVISION Defendant: MAUREEN CICIO AND MR. CICIO UNION COUNTY HUSBAND OF MAUREEN CICIO; WELLS DOCKET NO. F-30918-07 goleader.com FARGO BANK, N.A. (“WELLS FARGO”); IVO Plaintiff: HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL AS- OLIVERIA AND JOHN LEUTHOLD, TENANT, SOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR NOMURA SAID NAME “JOHN” BEING FICTITIOUS HOME EQUALITY LOANS, INC.; HOME EQ- Q: How do I download the newspaper at goleader.com? Sale Date: 03/22/2017 UITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-HE1 Writ of Execution: 12/04/2015 VS. A: Click the Download the Newspaper link, enter your By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Defendant: CAROL SHEPPARD; WILLIAM to me directed I shall expose for sale by public W. SHEPPARD vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Sale Date: 03/22/2017 Customer #, then click the Log In button. ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Writ of Execution: 03/09/2016 beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Q: How do I get a Customer #? or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock A: If you are a subscriber, your Customer # is Fifteen Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Five and in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- 48/100*** $215,845.48. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Property to be sold is located in the TOWN of or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. printed on the mailing label located on the front page WESTFIELD, County of UNION, State of New The judgment amount is: ***One Hundred Jersey. Sixty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Five of your newspaper. It looks like this: Premises commonly known as: 541 DOWNER and 48/100*** $169,985.48. STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090- Property to be sold is located in the BOR- 4112. OUGH of FANWOOD, County of UNION, State BEING KNOWN as LOT 10, BLOCK 2708 on of New Jersey. the official Tax Map of the TOWN of WESTFIELD. Premises commonly known as: 225 Dimensions: 145.50 Feet x 26.00 Feet x 145.50 TILLOTSON ROAD, FANWOOD, NEW JER- Dentistry for Infants, Children Feet x 26.00 Feet. SEY 07023-1431. Nearest Cross Street: PALSTED AVENUE BEING KNOWN as LOT 10, BLOCK 46 on the Final Judgment was entered in favor of Wells official Tax Map of the BOROUGH of FANWOOD. Adolescents, and Special Needs Fargo Bank, N.A. in the within referenced case Dimensions: 150.15 Feet x 59.64 Feet x 19.61 by virtue of Order filed December 4, 2015. Feet x 128.11 Feet x 75.0 Feet. Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Twenty-Two Nearest Cross Street: Westfield Road. Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Seven and 27/ Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Ninety-Four 100*** $222,887.27 together with lawful interest Thousand Fifty-One and 05/100*** $294,051.05 • New Patients Welcome and costs. together with lawful interest and costs. Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or If you are not a subscriber and wish to be, please subscribe 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 • Laser Dentistry and have the newspaper mailed to you containing your made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested made by plaintiff prior to this sale. 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Distinguished Honor Roll Mooney, Jessica Moore, Kevin Grade 8 Moriarty, Juliette Mueller, Jade Maggie Aslanian, Noah Nicosia-Garcia, Isabel Nolan, Will- Autmezguine, Aidan Berman, Aidan iam O’Hagen, Sara Perlin, Erin Petrie, Bertsch, Isabel Boufarah, Bianca Brian Pinna, Mack Prybylski, Jade Cammarano, Lily Cesaro, Jed Cohen, Radice, Sarah Rappoport, Joseph Andrew Cunningham, Jaclyn Retinger, Ryan Richter, Michael Dencker, Adam Dunaief, Emily Riordan, Owen Romano, Jack Rudow, Duncan, Olivia Ebel, William Eleanor Sanderson, Alexandra Savin, Fiorentino, William Fischer, Nicolas Joshua Saxon, Brooke Scheuermann, Gambello, Yasmeen Habayeb, Maya Simpson, Matthew Storms, Katherine Hamilton, Emma Hanley, Braden Stryker, Colin Summers, Jer- Sean Hazard, Willliam Heflin, Eliza- emy Thompson, Victoria Toal, Bran- beth Herz, Samantha Hoffmann, don Tso, Brian Urbano, Catherine AMIAMO L’ITALIA...Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School studnets travel to A”PARENT”LY ACTIVE...The 2016-2017 Parent-Teacher Council (PTC) of the Italy. The students on the trip are: Aaron Arkin, Danielle Barber, Nicole Barber, Westfield Public Schools launched the second half of the school year at its monthly Rebecca Horvath, Jessica Isser, Luke Valencia, Meredith Valentine, Jacobello, Sophie Kamenetsky, Barnabas Veres, Alexia Vieites, Josephine Catuogno, Callie Ann Ciarrocca, Rebecca Lynn Citarella, Sam Colao, meeting sharing ideas, interests and news about each school. The PTC, led by Joseph Dietze, Claudia Gentile, Eliza Kuperschmid, Gabriella Marino, Katherine President Monica Bergin, is an umbrella organization which includes all 10 Laurajane Kehler, Jack Kiely, Emily Rachel Vinnelrod, Thomas Wolf, Klag, Madeleine Learner, Eliza Lox, Sebastian Wroe. McGowan, Ryan Midwinter, Michael Szanto, Eleanor Szelc, Kelsey Werkheiser schools’ parent-teacher-student organizations. The PTC has scheduled one meet- and Jordan Wheeler. Raffaele Gerace, Assistant Principal at Terrill Middle ing a month during the school year, beginning with discussions among the PTO Caroline Maher, Gabrielle Distinguished Honor Roll School, and World Language Supervisor Linda Materna accompanied the group presidents and PTC Board, and then opening up to the PTO general membership Manganello, Chester Maz, Finn Grade 7 to Italy. and public. Regular participants at these meetings are Superintendent Margaret McGurn, Kathryn McHugh, Matthew Taylor Addis, Jakob Ayala, Kaity Dolan and Board of Education member Amy Root. Topics such as school policies, Meixner, Matthew Moran, Sophia Bai, Marlena Bartlett, Mateo Beltran, district budget, student achievement and PTO initiated fundraising activities are Nazzaro, Heather O’Hern, Jillian Hayley Bloch, Lauren Bloch, Phoebe discussed. Attending the February meeting (seated left to right) are: PTC Board SPF High School Students members Joelene Ritter, Suzanne Sherman, Monica Bergin, Amisha Mehta, and Omberg, Angela Panikiewsky, Tho- Chadowitz, Joseph Compton, Ella Donna Kenny. PTO presidents include (standing first row) Chitra Singh and mas Pinto, Sophia Rossetti, Julia Conover, Micaela Cortese, Alec Wendy Rotella - Jefferson School; Jenn White - Edison Intermediate School; Saltzstein, Samantha Salz, Thomas Crispino, Lilyana Demerdjieva, Jack- Study Abroad in Italy Alyson Twilley -Franklin School; Carolyn Miller - Westfield High School; Fran Savorgiannakis, Caroline Schafer, son Derman, Christopher Desousa, Prybylski and Lynn Pritti - Lincoln School; Josephine Stack - Roosevelt Interme- Chloe Shanebrook-Wein, Justin Shen, Alexa Diziki, Caroline Donnelly, SCOTCH PLAINS – Seventeen their Italian peers and reaping the diate School; and (second row l-r) Denise Harper - Tamaques School; Jenn John Spellman, Brianna Stewart, Alfonso Ferrara, Dylan Ferraro, Mar- junior and senior Italian language educational benefits of linguistic Czarnecki - Edison Intermediate School; Yun Won Cho – Washington School; Hailey Stogner, Samantha Surks, garet Ferris, Charles Garretson, students at Scotch Plains-Fanwood and cultural immersion. Paola Briones-Marro – McKinley School; Alayne Morgenthal – Westfield High Cassandra Szaro, Naia Tan, Eva Terry, Sydnee Goulet, Ryan Gruters, Lindsey High School recently embarked on In the process, the students visited School; Cheryl Bishop – McKinley School; Kerry Mooney – Wilson School; and Kayla Turnof, Maya Varkey, Natalia Hamlin, Amaechi Ijoma, Jordyn Ives, the adventure of a lifetime when artistically and historically rich sites Suzann Duncan – Roosevelt Intermediate School. Vollaro, Lindsay Wang, Isabella Siena Jabon, Ella Johnson, Sara they participated in an academic- in the scenic cities of Vibo, Scilla, Wolff, Benjamin Zakharenko. Kaplan, Kelsey Katt, Aidan Kearney, cultural exchange with the high Pizzo, and Reggio in Calabria, as Northeastern University Honor Roll Sarah Kennedy, Josiah Kim, Katelyn school Liceo Statale-Vito Capialbi well as Monreale, Palermo and Cefalu Grade 8 Kim, Grace Klag, Teagan Kocaj, located in Vibo Valentia, Italy. This on the island of Sicily. While expand- Isabella Albano, Alain Alkorta, Catherine Korins, Chloe Kreusser, authentic experience, which was ing cultural horizons, the students Tells Fall 2016 Dean’s List Kyle Azzaretto, Alison Bachman, John Lanza, Logan Lenner, Alice organized by high school Italian were treated to foods that expanded Ashleigh Bahadur, Nicholas Barbella, Lisak, Chelsea Little, Madison Little, teachers Giuseppina Della Pietra gastronomic palettes as well. The BOSTON, M.A. – Northeastern a Northeastern University student ma- Jack Barsa, Kaitlin Bavaro, Alexandra Avery Longstreet, Natalie Manzo, and Antonio Gaetano, was unique culinary adventures, however, were a University is pleased to recognize joring in Chemical Engineering. In Blancato, Ryan Borak, Emily Sarah Martin, Arden Meyer, Bridget in that it took place in the south- small clip in the larger picture of local those students who distinguish them- addition to achieving distinction Braterman, Alexandra Brennan, Mooney, Lydia Murray, Meghan western region of Calabria, an area hospitality. Indeed, the group was selves academically during the course through the dean’s list, Jacob is a Annabella Buontempo, Margaret O’Connor, Alexandrea Pace, Kyra not typically frequented by Ameri- warmly greeted at many turns by of the school year. The following member of the University Honors Burke, James Bushell, Tess Caherly, Paternoster, William Powell, Jacob can tourists, and an area in which school officials, mayors, journalists local residents were recently named Program. James Calcagno, Alexander Cha, Root, Megan Sandstedt, Chloe few people spoke English. Students, and curators. Additionally, the pro- to the University’s dean’s list for the Cranford resident Phillip Van Pelt, Laura Channell, Maeve Collins, Sally Sarrazin-Boespflug, Jonathan therefore, were required to apply gram nurtured pedagogical discourse fall semester, which ended in Decem- a Northeastern University student Crandall, Evan Cronin, Benton Schaeffer, Kevin Shao, Meredith their Italian language skills to com- among educators on both sides of the ber 2016. majoring in Physical Therapy. Cummings, Conor Curry, Aidan Shepherd, Thomas Smith, Aidan municate with their host families, Atlantic. Time was utilized to share Cranford resident James Doyle, a Cranford resident Matthew Monte, Dailey, Gianna Davis, Alexander Di Supranowitz, Jack Taylor, John educators and community members best practices regarding scope and Northeastern University student ma- a Northeastern University student ma- Maria, Charlotte Dursee, Rileigh Tedesco, Riya Varkey, Remy during their nine-day stay, while sequence, methodology, and use of joring in Computer Engineering. In joring in Chemistry. Ferguson-Hewson, Kate Fishman, Waldman, Jacob Watson, Alison also forging memorable bonds with human and physical resources. addition to achieving distinction Cranford resident Maria Schwartz, Oliva Galdi, Allison Gambrino, Whitman, Jason Yang, Peter Youssef. through the dean’s list, James is a a Northeastern University student ma- Andreas Gesser, Ryleigh Gildea, Liam Honor Roll member of the University Honors joring in Political Science/Econom- Glenn, Sean Glenn, Steven Gorelik, Grade 7 Scotch Plains-FW Grad. Program. ics. Holden Grantz, Grace Greenwood, Jordyn Ament, Steven Angeli, Garwood resident Meghan Mountainside resident Bryan Mia Grogan, Matthew Gruters, Shane Matias Arbelaez, Jason Aurigemma, Emmons, a Northeastern University Shum, a Northeastern University stu- Hanna, Elizabeth Healy, Casey Roan Baker, Blake Baretz, Adrien Studies Business Abroad student majoring in Physical Therapy. dent majoring in Biology. Heintz, Allie Hinkel, Megan Hinkel, Bekker, Julia Berman, Lucia Biasi, In addition to achieving distinction Scotch Plains resident Maria Jacob Holtzman, Jordan Horowitz, Brooke Bradford, Leo Carle, Owen SELINSGROVE, P.A. – Kailyn Europe. Courses are taught by Sigmund through the dean’s list, Meghan is a Pansulla, a Northeastern University Jackson Jordan, Zaria Katz, Meredith Carolan, Margaret Cassidy, Emma Reilly, of Scotch Plains, is one of Weis School of Business faculty and member of the University Honors student majoring in Health Science. Kean, Jonathan Keenan, Wil Kehler, Channell, Norah Chinn, Clara Chris- several Susquehanna University stu- by adjunct faculty from the London Program. Scotch Plains resident Sarika Christopher Kirby, Russell Kobrin, tian, Anastacia Ciaccio, William dents participating in the Sigmund Weis academic community. Mountainside resident Michael Mujumdar, a Northeastern Univer- Alexa Kopolow, Brendan Kotiga, Cladis, Rebecca Coelho, Ava Coustan, School of Business London Program Ms. Reilly is a business adminis- Kretchman, a Northeastern Univer- sity student majoring in Pharmacy. Meghan Lambert, Kathryn Leary, Adelaide Cummings, Anna during the spring 2017 semester. tration major in the Class of 2018. A sity student majoring in Mechanical Scotch Plains resident Rigel Jack Lehavi, Maya Levitt, John D’Angelo, Nicholas Dec, Marco Del The program provides business stu- 2014 graduate of Scotch Plains- Engineering. In addition to achieving Madraswalla, a Northeastern Univer- Luerssen, Paige Macry, Daniel Matin, Pizzo, Emily DiSarno, Maia dents with an international experience, Fanwood High School, she is the distinction through the dean’s list, sity student majoring in Computer Julia McGann, Robert McIntyre, Lila Dragowski, Shane Edmondson, developing and expanding their learn- daughter of John and Kathleen Reilly. Michael is a member of the Univer- Engineering. McMahill, Henry Meacock, Zachary Katherine Evans, Maxwell Feldman, ing capabilities and broadening their sity Honors Program. Scotch Plains resident Zakary Mendelson, Daniella Miedrzynski, John Fischer, Jordan Foley, Duncan perspectives about possible careers. Local Students Achieve Scotch Plains resident Benjamin Elseht, a Northeastern University stu- Andrew Miller, Matthew Miller, Liam Foster, Elise Fox, Ryan Friedberg, While abroad, students complete Wagner, a Northeastern University dent majoring in Electrical Engineer- Gracie Gigantino, Jonathan Giglio, courses in operations management, Dean's List at TCNJ student majoring in Computer Sci- ing. Newcome Graduates James Haley, Avery Hoeft, Katherine quantitative methods for business, in- EWING – The following students ence. In addition to achieving distinc- Scotch Plains resident Abrahim Hoerle, Victor Houbanov, Christo- ternational business practice, and man- have earned the esteemed honor of tion through the dean’s list, Benjamin Elseht, a Northeastern University stu- From Albright College pher Iacoponi, Luke Jacobs, Kate agement and organizational behavior. placement on the Dean's List at The is a member of the University Honors dent majoring in Biology. READING, P.A. – Daniel Johnson, Mia Johnson, Asher Katz, They also tour businesses throughout College of New Jersey for the fall Program. Scotch Plains resident Jacob Arkin, a Newcome of Mountainside gradu- Caitlin Kearney, Pierce Kelly, Gianna 2016 semester. To achieve this honor, Scotch Plains resident Kevin Northeastern University student ma- ated magna cum laude with a bach- Kerivan, Katherine Kim, Kieran ADS PLACED IN a student must carry 12 or more cred- Sonpar, a Northeastern University joring in Cell and Molecular Biology. elor of science degree in business Koenke, Lucy Langhart, Christina its that semester and earn a 3.5 (or student majoring in Chemical Engi- Scotch Plains resident Nicole Van administration, during Albright LaPera, Michael LaPera, Lance THE LEADER/TIMES above) grade point average: neering. In addition to achieving dis- Etten, a Northeastern University stu- College's 2016 Winter Commence- Linenberg, David Link, Matthew BRING RESULTS Bridget Kelly and Karla Rizzi of tinction through the dean’s list, Kevin dent majoring in Psychology. ment ceremony on December 17. Lynch, Jianna Marino, Andrew Fanwood. is a member of the University Honors Westfield resident Tristen Abaya, a McCabe, Mikayla Melvin, Reilly Program. Northeastern University student ma- Ridings Earns Degree Melvin, Ethan Messerman, Daniel Westfield resident Raquel Levy, a joring in Mathematics/Busines Michel, Dylan Murphy, Anand Nair, Christopher Academy Northeastern University student ma- Admin. From Miami Univ. Angela Nazzaro, Audrey Nelson, Ella joring in Computer Sci/Digital Art. In Westfield resident Jenna Reed, a OXFORD, O.H. – Anna Ridings of O’Brien, Margaret Paladino, Rich- THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL addition to achieving distinction Northeastern University student ma- Westfield was among more than 3,000 ard Panikiewsky, Carsyn Parmelee, through the dean’s list, Raquel is a joring in Chemical Engineering. students from Miami University who Jack Percival, Courtney Pinkin, Jonah Accredited by American Montessori Society member of the University Honors Westfield resident Benjamin received degrees during fall com- Plawker, Priya Quinn, Colin Program. Howell, a Northeastern University mencement exercises on December Redmond, Aiden Reed, Emma Riley, Please join us for our Westfield resident Jacob Vergara, student majoring in Industrial Engi- 13. Gavin Roth, Aidan Royce, Ryan neering. Ms. Ridings graduated with a Bach- Rubel, Samantha Russo, Joshua Admissions Open Houses Speranza Earns Westfield resident Samantha elor of Arts in Interactive Media Stud- Sacher, Andrew Salvato, Sydney Moore, a Northeastern University stu- ies degree, majoring in Interactive Scholder, Lucas Schreiner, David March 7 March 14 Scholarship to Alvernia dent majoring in Industrial Engineer- Media Studies. Schuster, Walter Schwartz, Samuel 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. READING, P.A. – Hard work in ing. Sherman, Zoe Sherman, Alyrie Westfield Campus Scotch Plains Campus high school has paid off for college- Westfield resident Amanda DeSales Univ. Tells Silverman, Samantha Smith, bound seniors. Daria Speranza, of Cheung, a Northeastern University Samantha Smok, Charlie Stock, Kelly 510 Hillcrest Avenue 1390 Terrill Road Scotch Plains, has been granted the student majoring in Mechanical En- Fall Dean's List Sullivan, Alexander Taaffe, Olivia 908-233-7447 908-322-4652 Veronica Founder's Scholarship to gineering. CENTER VALLEY, P.A. – The Terry, Isabel Thompson, Ryan Van Kindly RSVP to respective campus study Occupational Therapy at To achieve the dean’s list distinc- following students made the Dean's Allen, Alessandra Verga, Eric Webb, Alvernia University in the fall. Ms. tion, students must carry a full pro- List for the Fall 2016 semester at Ciara Weber, Leah Weiss, Frank Speranza is currently a senior at gram of at least four courses, have a DeSales University: Austin Colish of Wietry, Kelly Wright, Anna Wunderle. www.christopheracademy.com Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. quality point average of 3.5 or greater Garwood. 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908-482-8855 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 23, 2017 Page 11 See Devils Den & Swim Sports Section Results on Page 14 THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-17 RINALDI SINKS 22 POINTS, 4 3’S, 5 STEALS; RYAN 8 PTS See more photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports Lady Blue Devils Overwhelm Kent Place in UCT Hoops, 47-24

By DAVID B. CORBIN assists, five steals and six rebounds. mates set up Rinaldi with her impres- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “Mentally, it was very nice to be sive offensive performance. Junior Hitting on all cylinders from the able to come out strong and play our Molly Ryan, who finished with eight start, the game between the third- game the entire game. That first quar- points, including a pair of 3-pointers, seeded Westfield High School girls ter, being able to put together an en- and had five steals, provided four basketball team and the 11th-seeded tire quarter without any lapse was assists. Other assists were provided Kent Place Lady Dragons was all but really big for propelling us and giving by Lauren Sgro (2 points), Grace decided after the first quarter in the us momentum for the rest of the game,” Elliott (3 points, 3 rebounds, 3 steals), quarterfinal round of the Union Rinaldi said. “Getting hot early helped Jenna Iorio and Lily Maz. County Tournament held at Rahway us a lot but down the stretch secured “It feels great to be on fire but I’m High School on February 17. With the win for us.” just glad I could do it for my team and very keen eyes, the 16-4 Blue Devils “We played really well. I didn’t put it all together and be able to work banged four 3-pointers in the first even realize how far we were up in together as a team. My teammate got quarter, while the defense put out the that first quarter because we were me open all day and that was really Dragons’ offensive fire to seize a 15- playing for every ball we could get. It the key,” Rinaldi explained. 4 lead en route to a 47-24 victory. just turned out the score was quite Steals, blocks and tipped passes David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Senior Danielle Rinaldi blazed from high in our favor,” said senior Shan- throughout the game, especially in PUTTING ON A SHOW...Blue Devil freshman CJ Composto, top, sets up a double arm bar during his 106-lb title bout with the outside and sank three of her four non Devitt, who finished with five the first half when the lead shot to 25- Connor Robinson (North Hunterdon) and pins him with it at the District 15 Tournament in Westfield on February 18. 3-pointers and 11 of her game-lead- points, two blocks and two steals. 10, kept Kent Place’s hands empty. ing 22 points during that quarter. “Danielle was hot on the 3-point line.” “We have Molly at the top of our COMPOSTO WINS ‘OW’ AWARD, MILLER WINS AT 195LB Rinaldi finished the game with four Obviously assists from her team- CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 Blue Devils Place Strong 2nd At Dist. 15 Mat Tournament

By DAVID B. CORBIN vance nine to the region tournament Composto, seeded second, pinned Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and to place a strong second with 172 Michel Wolfeneger (I) with a double Blue Devil freshman CJ Composto points behind the North Hunterdon arm bar stack in 1:30 then went to left a huge impression on fans and Lions, who totaled 193.5 and boasted work on Gabe Leo (RP) utilizing an coaches in his 106-lb championship six champions. assortment of tilts, including a single bout with North Hunterdon Lion Roselle Park (RP) placed third with grapevine, chin hook, to claim an 11- Connor Robinson and earned the a 167.5 total, had four champions and 2 major decision and a trip to the Outstanding Wrestler Award for his advanced nine wrestlers. Irvington championship. performance at the District 15 Wres- (I) placed fourth at 115, followed by “Both of my takedowns were on tling Tournament in Westfield on Feb- Somerville (S) at 71.5, Ridge (R — 1 defense. I would have liked it to be ruary 18. Team wise the Blue Devils champ) at 70, Carteret (C — 1 champ) more offensive on my shots but I also impressed with two champions, with 63, and Bernards (B) and never got the opportunity to go in four seconds and three thirds to ad- Metuchen (M) with 18 each. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SCRAMBLING FOR POSSESSION...Blue Devil senior Shannon Devitt, center, scrambles for possession of the ball with a pair of Dragons in the UCT quarterfinal game at Rahway on February 17. Westfield defeated Kent Place, 47-24. LaCORTE 14 PTS, McDANIEL 12, MARTINI 11, GAGUM 9 Rahway Cagers ‘Weave’ Past Blue Devil Boys in UCT, 73-48

By DAVID B. CORBIN complete game,” Rahway Head Coach late in the quarter after Blue Devil Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Kevin Conroy said. Matt LaCorte sank his only 3-pointer, Nothing worked at all for the home After Blue Devil Phil Martini sank the Indians showcased an impressive team but on the other hand, every- a 3-pointer two minutes into the open- inside game with four straight drives thing worked for the visiting 10th- ing quarter to knot the score, 5-5, the to the basket followed by slick passes seeded Rahway Indians in a shocking Indians’ keen defensive instincts be- underneath, resulting in eight points. 73-48 triumph over the seventh- gan to take hold literally with some The Blue Devils did manage to give seeded Blue Devils at Westfield High acts of thievery that enabled them to them a dose of their own medicine School on February 15. The 17-2 win the quarter, 16-11. Rahway’s when Adam McDaniel slid a pass Indians, not only demonstrated their Keyshawn Cummings, a key thief, inside to Jeff Gagum, who rolled in a dexterity in creating turnovers, but sank 11 of his game-leading 24 points lay-up. Gagum would finish with six also they were especially successful in the quarter. Martini, who would hit of his nine points in the quarter and in penetrating the Blue Devils’ de- three of his team’s four 3-pointers and LaCorte sank five of his team-leading fense for lay-ups. finish with 11 points, had five points 14 points but Rahway carried a 32-27 “It’s near the top if not the top. I in the quarter. lead into the locker room. think in each phase of the game, we Martini opened the second quarter The worst was yet to come for the were pretty good if not very good, with a 3-pointer and when Marshall Blue Devils and it emerged immedi- offense, defense, transition, handling Roberson sank a two, the Blue Devils ately after Martini hit his final 3- pressure in all. This could be our most edged to within one point, 17-16. But CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

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Photo courtesy of Bob Berwick Jim Occi for The Westfield Leader and The Times A CRADLE FOR A VICTORY...Raider Sam Wustefeld, left, clamps Rahway’s Shimei Paige with a cradle and pins him to PICKING UP A HUGE VICTORY...Cougar heavyweight Alex Esposito, right, defeated eighth-ranked Woodbridge Barron claim the 182-lb crown at the District 13 Tournament in Scotch Plains on February 18. Alex LaGrippo, 3-0, at the District 15 Tournament in Woodbridge on February 18. DiGIOVANNI ‘OW’, CAPECE, SCORESE WIN 4TH; ESPOSITO KEY WIN AT D-14; RAIDER WUSTEFELD WINS AT D-13 Cougars Place 2nd at Dist. 14; Raider Matmen 3rd in Dist. 13 Cougar senior Tom DiGiovanni, his fourth title with a 9-0 major deci- Tomlinson nipped Alex Bollin (Mx), 8-4, at 145-lbs and Jake Hoffman (E) at 51, Johnson (ALJ) at 37 and 5:57 in the semifinals. At 113-lbs, not only won his fourth district crown sion over Jacob Painton (SoP) and 3-2, at 285-lbs, Quinn Haddad topped (SoP) edged Cougar AJ Bencivenga, Plainfield (P) at 24.5. The Raiders Lenart received a forfeit then pinned but he also, won the Outstanding Alex Esposito not only won his sec- Brenden Hedden (SoP), 7-0, at 170- 6-4, at 152-lbs. had one champ with Sam Wustefeld Brandan Castelan (E) at 4:21 in the Wrestler (OW) Award — lower ond district title but he also beat lbs and Dave Vill beat Cougar Dean Seton Hall Prep (SHP) took top at 182-lbs and four second places semis before losing 11-2 to Chris weights— when he defeated South NJSIAA top-8 ranked Barron Alex Smith, 4-1, at 120-lbs. Brearley’s Tyler team honors at Scotch Plains with a with Jack Cannon (132-lbs), Nick Delmau (R) for the title. At 106-lbs, Plainfield Tiger Joe Sacco, 3-0, in the LaGrippo, 3-0, at 285-lbs. Stoeckle beat Ryan Marston (SoP), 8- total of 246.5, followed by St. Peter’s Palazzolo at 152-lbs, who had to for- Fleck pinned Isaiah Smalls (SPP) in 138-lb finals at the District 14 Tour- Cougar Brian McGovern dropped 2, at 182-lbs. At 220-lbs, Jake Estevez Prep (SPP) with 175.5 and the SPF feit via injury prior to the champion- 1:22 then after losing in the semis, he nament in Woodbridge on February a tough, 6-4, decision to Woodbridge (Bayonne) pinned Cougar Anthony Raiders at 145. Rahway (R) took ship bout with TJ Calas (SHP), Jer- pinned Randolph Manongsong (R) in 18. On the same date at the District 13 Barron Marquan Payne at 160-lbs Ramirez in 4:12, Efrain Davila fourth at 121, followed by Linden (L) emy Lenart (120-lbs) and Ed Smith at 3:12 for third place. Tournament in Scotch Plains, Raider and Vince Concina was beaten, 7-1, (Bayonne) beat Cougar Mike Nigro, at 61, Summit (S) at 59.5, Elizabeth 195-lbs. Mike Fleck (106-lbs) took In other title bouts, Larry junior Sam Wustefeld won his second by top-8 ranked Barron Bryan third, while Justin Sidebottom (120- Melchionda (SHP) pinned John Ojeda district title, this time at 182-lbs. McLaughlin (OW upper weights) at lbs), Jacob Perone (126-lbs) and (L) in 3:18 at 106-lbs, Mike Kelly The Cranford Cougars took second 170-lbs. At 126-lbs, Cougar Conor Bobby Mount (220-lbs) just missed (SPP) won the OW Award with a 1-0 in the team totals at District 14 with Halpin dropped a 13-4 major deci- qualifying for the region tournament decision over Rahway’s Sabri Murray 208 points behind South Plainfield sion to Jake Giordano (SoP) and at by placing fourth. at 120-lbs. Rahway’s Rhise Royster (SoP) with 235 points. The hosting 195-lbs Tiger Luke Niemeyer pinned Wustefeld pinned his way through remained undefeated with a 5-2 deci- Woodbridge (W) Barrons took third Cougar Dylan Budnik in 3:35. the tournament beginning with a 1:19 sion over Charles Cunningham (SHP) at 150, followed by Middlesex (Mx) At 106-lbs, Zavier Pena (North fall over Nick Rabeno (ALJ) then with at 126-lbs. Jake Smith nipped at 101, Governor Livingston (GL) at Plainfield) pinned Tom Fierro (SoP) a 1:16 pin of Sean MacLaney (SPP) in Summit’s Phil Angelo with a 3-1 sud- 88.5 and Brearley (B) at 45. Both the in 5:19. Joe Heilmann (SoP) seized a the semis. Wustefeld seized the crown den victory at 138-lbs and Nick Santos Cougars and the Tigers sent eight 17-1 tech fall in 4:10 over Troy after pinning Shimei Paige (R) in 2:30. (SPP) beat Summit’s Mike Acitelli, wrestlers into the finals and both teams O’Connor (Mx) at 120-lbs. At 145- Cannon began his move to the fi- 6-1, at 145-lbs. came out with four individual win- lbs, Jeff Johnson (Mx) took a 10-0 nals with a 3:51 pin over Jon Ortiz (L) Aidan Monteverdi (SHP) won his ners and four second places. Cougar major decision over Kyle Bythell then pinned Quamek Fearon (SHP) in fourth title when he pinned Rahway’s Head Coach Pat Gorman and Assis- (SoP). Brearley Bear Charlie Buckley 1:26 to reach the 132-lb finals where Emilio Cordova in 1:29 at 170-lbs. Jon tant Coach Justin Bonitatis were beat Jack Quinn (W), 5-1, at 152-lbs. he dropped a 3-1 decision to Chris Alvarado (SHP) pinned Azir Lawson named District 14 Coaches of the GL Highlander Turner Haddad edged Fuschetto (ALJ). Palazzolo pinned (E) in 3:36 at 220-lbs and Summit’s Year. Zack Cottrell, 5-4, at 182-lbs and Samond Hayes (E) in 2:59 then edged Danny Petrela pinned Nick Diakides Cougar Anthony Capece won his Tiger Zach DelVecchio won a 3-1 Alex Dorce (L), 12-10, before having (SHP) in 19 seconds at 285-lbs. fourth district title with an 8-3 deci- sudden victory over Vince Zecchino Photo courtesy of Bob Berwick to forfeit the 152-lb final. Rahway Head Coach Fred Steuber sion over Alex Amato (SoP) at 113- (W) at 220-lbs. PLACING SECOND AT 195-LBS...Raider sophomore Ed Smith, top, placed Smith made it to the 195-lb finals and Assistant Danny Garay were named lbs, Chris Scorese at 132-lbs claimed For third place, Highlanders Dan second at 195-lbs at the District 13 Tournament in Scotch Plains on February 18. by pinning Ben Halligan (SHP) in District 13 Coaches of the Year.

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By ALEX LOWE and threw a couple of bad crosscourt capturing the lead and opening it to a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times passes that gave Cranford the oppor- four-point advantage at 54-50 after Kyle Ledford scored on a lay-up tunity to score,” said Highlander Head Billy Pencek scored on a lay-up with with just :09 remaining in regulation Coach Chris Loeffler. “We didn’t con- 4:04 remaining. Pencek led all scor- to give the Cranford High School vert our foul shots and we had some ers with 18 points. boys basketball team a 59-58 lead key turnovers and that was the story. Back-to-back baskets by Bakie that would prove to be the winning It was a tough way to lose a game that knotted the game again at 54-54 with margin over Governor Livingston on we had led most of the way.” 3:24 left. Governor Livingston once February 18 in Berkeley Heights. The Cougars had been fighting an again reclaimed the advantage after a Trailing 58-57 and needing posses- uphill battle all game against Gover- basket by Ryan Davey and two suc- sion of the ball with :30 left, the nor Livingston. The aptly named High- cessful free throws by Wolfe made it Cougars stole the ball and got the landers played from the lead much of 58-55, setting up the exciting finale. outlet pass to Chris Librera as the the way punching down against every Librera led Cranford with 17 points. clock ticked down to 10 seconds. As Cougar effort to pull even. Governor Bakie chipped in with 16 points, while Librera approached half court, he Livingston led by as many as seven Ledford scored eight points and Colin points on multiple occasions, includ- Budries had seven. The victory was spotted Ledford slipping in on the Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times GUARDING A CARDINAL...Raider Lamont Cruse, No. 2, guards a Cardinals as teammate Tommy Drubulis, No. 4, holds his position during the Union County Tournament in Scotch Plains on February 15. The Raiders won, 47-41. DRUBULIS SINKS 11 PTS, CRUSE RULES ON DEFENSE Raiders Rally Past Cardinals In UCT Boys Basketball, 47-41 By ALEX LOWE Plains flying high in the first half. team but we feel like we are a very Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Guard Romey Talley (11 points) gave deep group with a lot of players who The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High the Raiders fits with his long range can come in and perform important School boys basketball team rallied shooting prowess, while the rest of roles for us in any given situation.” from a nine-point, second-quarter his teammates employed tough pres- Plainfield pulled to within one at deficit to defeat Plainfield, 47-41, in sure defense on the perimeter, a strat- 40-39 with just under three minutes the second round of the Union County egy that bothered the Raider shooters left in the game. But Cooper Heisey Tournament on February 15 in Scotch in a tough loss earlier this month at scored on a drive to the basket fol- Plains. Junior Tommy Drubulis scored Rahway. Plainfield appeared to be a lowed by two free throws by Nigel 11 points for the sixth-seeded Raiders step quicker as they came out of the Nelson stretching the lead to 44-39 (19-4) against a better than advertised first quarter with a 12-9 lead. with 1:52 remaining. Cardinal team, which came in as the Talley struck for three first half, 3- Plainfield had an opportunity to cut 11th seed. The Raiders trailed 25-20 pointers as Plainfield built to a 25-16 into a 44-40 lead with :25 remaining. at the half but outscored Plainfield, lead late in the second quarter. Trail- The Cardinals attempted to pass the 16-9, in the third quarter to take the ing by five at the half, the Raiders ball in bounds from under the Raider lead that they would never give up in needed to find a way to contain Talley basket but they could not get the ball the final period. if they were going to avoid the upset. in and were called for a five second “Plainfield’s record is deceiving,” Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times Enter Cruse! Faced with the task of violation giving possession back to KEEPING CHECK ON A HIGHLANDER...Cougar Ryan Bakie, No. 4, tries to contain Highlander Billy Pencek in the game said Raider Head Coach Steve slowing Talley down, Cruse employed the Raiders. From there, Scotch at Berkeley Heights on February 18. The Cougars eked out a 59-58 victory over Governor Livingston. Siracusa. “They play a great schedule stifling, shadow coverage and em- Plains-Fanwood sealed the deal by and face the very best teams game-in ployed a little psychological warfare hitting 3-for-4 free throws to close out low block behind the Highlander de- ing taking a 17-10 advantage out of Cranford’s sixth in their last eight and game-out, so they are a lot better in order to gain the advantage. the contest. fense. Librera fired a perfect bullet the first quarter. games and left them with a 9-13 mark than their seeding. We knew we were “I know how he plays,” said Cruse, Raider Jack Brady had nine points pass that Ledford converted for the Cranford cut the lead down time on the season after a horrible start to facing a quick, athletic team and they a junior. “I’ve played against him for as did Nelson, who hit seven free game winner. and again the rest of the game, trailing the schedule. came out and played hard. For us, we a long time. I knew if I just kept a body throws. The Raiders were slated to “We pushed the ball up the court by just two, 26-24, at the half. But “We’ve come together late in the needed a total team effort to win and on him and kept talking in his ear even face third-seeded powerhouse Roselle after they missed,” said Librera. “Kyle Governor Livingston answered each season,” said Cranford Head Coach we got it. Every player turned up the when we were away from the ball and Catholic in the quarterfinal round on set up in the right spot behind the time. Cranford took brief two-point Ryan Huber. “We’ve played well over defensive intensity, especially in the in between foul shots that it could February 18. defender and I found him with the leads twice in the third quarter at 31- the last month and I think we were second half. I think Lamont Cruse throw him off of his game. So I kept Plainfield 12 13 9 7 41 ball. He was right where he was sup- 29 after a Bakie 3-pointer then again only out of one game against Union. I was particularly strong with the tough talking at him and just made sure I Sc Pl-Fanwood 9 11 16 11 47 posed to be in that situation.” at 33-31 when Librera scored on a put think our season began to turn around man-to-man defense he played against stayed on his hip the entire second Moments earlier, after Governor back of his own miss. But Governor after the second Summit game. I’ve their best scorer on the perimeter. half.” Lady Blue Devils Halt Livingston’s Liam Wolfe knocked Livingston always had an answer, re- said all along that we really did have They forced us to come out of our Mission accomplished! Talley fin- down a pair of free throws, the Cou- a very inexperienced team this season press and beat them with man-to-man ished with 11 points, none of which Dayton In UCT, 40-32 gars faced a three-point deficit, at 58- Viking Cagers Sting and that it would take a while for us to defense so it was critical that we got were scored in the second half. Cruse The third-seeded 15-4 Westfield 55, with just over two minutes re- develop chemistry.” the effort out high.” essentially threw a shutout. The rest High School girls basketball team, maining. After a Cranford miss, the Cougars in 2 OT, 55-54 It was the second one-point loss of The Cardinals came into Scotch of his Raider mates were doing their trailing by one point, had a 15-6 run in Highlanders had the ball back and The fifth-seeded Cranford High the season for Governor Livingston (6- part as they held Plainfield to just 16 the fourth quarter to defeat the 14-6 proceeded to milk the clock. School girls basketball team erupted 13) against Cranford. Chris DeAngelis Union Cagers Defeat points total in the second half. The Dayton Lady Bulldogs, 40-32, in the “I think they went in to a stall of- for 26 fourth-quarter points to send the and Kevin Keegan each scored eight stellar defensive turn around helped Union County Tournament in fense a little too early,” said Ledford. Union County Tournament first round points for the Highlanders. Cougars in UCT, 76-55 the Raiders creep past the Cardinals, Westfield on February 14. Danielle The eighth-seeded Union Farmers “I think maybe they expected us to game against Union Catholic into over- Cranford 10 14 15 20 59 eventually winning back the lead at Rinaldi (3-pointer, 4 assists, 3 steals, foul a lot more during the final two time but the Lady Vikings outscored Gov. Livingston 17 9 16 16 58 received a 23-point performance from 29-28 on a 3-pointer by Teddy 4 rebounds) and Shannon Devitt (7 minutes than we did. We just tried to the Cougars in the second overtime to Justin Becket and 18 more points Willmott with 5:11 remaining in the rebounds, 5 blocks) each scored 15 from Corey Thelisme in a 76-55 tri- play solid defense and jump the pass- emerge with a 55-54 win in Cranford Reading is Good For You third quarter. The lead would change points for the Blue Devils. ing lanes to try and get a turnover.” on February 14. Andrya Robinson (16 umph over the Cranford Cougars in three more times in the quarter until a Blue Devils Molly Ryan (8 re- The Highlander strategy proved rebounds) with 28 points and Taylor the first round of the Union County drive through the lane by Drubulis put bounds, 2 steals) and Grace Elliott (3 costly as Cranford forced a turnover Gardner (15 rebounds) with 19 points Tournament in Union on February the Raiders up 35-34 with :58 left in steals, 2 rebounds) each sank four then cut the lead to 58-57 after Ryan led the Vikings offensively and defen- 15. Chris Librera led the Cougars the quarter. The Raiders would not points and Jenna Iorio (2 steals, 2 Bakie scored on a drive through the sively. Izzy DiDario had eight steals with 29 points, including two 3-point- trail again. rebounds) added two points. Amanda lane with :55 left. Once again with the and nine rebounds. ers. Kyle Ledford (3-pointer) had 12 “We really focused on our defense Lau led the Lady Bulldogs with nine ball and the lead, the Highlanders tried Cam Wichelns led the Cougars with points, Brian Oblachinski sank five, in the second half with special atten- points and Sayre Brandstatter had to pass the ball around, hoping for an 23 points, four steals, five rebounds Alex Gall had four, Ryan Bakie had tion paid to stopping number 10,” seven points, while Caitlynn easy basket against a scrambling de- and two assists. Caroline Kelly had three and Jack Carroll scored two said Drubulis. “We also did a much McTernan and Nicolette Angelo each fense or a Cougar foul. Instead they 10 points and seven rebounds, Lauren points. better job of limiting their second added six points. came up empty, turning the ball over Santarelli had nine points and seven goleader.com/subscribe Cranford 12 13 19 11 55 chances on the offensive glass. We Dayton 13 7 6 6 32 twice, setting the stage for Librera and rebounds and Lauren Williamson Union 20 25 15 16 76 still need to work on some things as a Westfield 11 10 4 15 40 Ledford’s late game heroics. added eight points. “We just had to play keep away in Union Cath. 4 13 14 12 5 7 55 the final two minutes then we went Cranford 4 7 6 26 6 5 54 WESTFIELD WY Devilfish Compete At Congratulations WEST NJ Y Silver Championships to the Top Ten Club for January 2017 The Westfield Area Y Devilfish free), 13th (100-back); Tyler Richter Swim Team sent 60 qualifiers to com- 8th (100-breast); Peter Youssef 4th pete in the NJ YMCA Silver Champi- (50-back, 200-back), 8th (200IM), onships held at GCIT in Sewell on 14th (50-free) February 17-19. Devilfish Leah Wang 13-14 girls: Maggie Burke 13th took first in the 9-10 50-breast and (100-free); Anna Schwartz 16th (50- second in the 50-fly and 100IM, and free); Bridget Thomas 15th (200-fly), Peter Youssef took fourth in the 11-12 16th (100-free) 50- and 200-back, eighth in the 200IM 13-14 boys: Seth Camacho 8th and 14th in the 50-free. Twenty four (100-fly), 10th (400IM); Matt Lon- new NJ YMCA State Meet qualifying don 16th (100-back); Barney Veres times were achieved at the meet. 6th (100-free), 8th (200-free), 14th TOP 16: (200IM); Zach Williams 4th (200- Patricia Spinner Cathy Splinter Sharon Steele Julie Murphy Francesca Azzara 9-10 girls: Emma Ferraro 15th (50- back) Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate breast); Isabelle Giacobbe 6th (100- 15-18 girls: Aidan Donahue 1st free), 12th (200IM); Julianne Kamins (1000-free), 9th (200-fly), 13th (100- 14th (100-back); Catherine Ritter 5th fly); Emily Oster 6th (100-free); (50-back); Leah Wang 1st (50-breast), Emma Reilly 6th (500-free), 11th 2nd (50-fly, 100IM) (100-free) 9-10 boys: Michael Fisher 6th (100- 15-18 boys: Tommy Brennan 7th fly); Danny Pierce 7th (50-fly), 8th (100-breast); Nick Youssef 9th (200-free); Josh Schneider 11th (100- (400IM) fly), 15th (200IM) The 12U WY Devilfish State Team 11-12 girls: Abby Bebel 3rd will compete on February 24-26 at (100IM), 5th (50-fly); Emma Heinze Ocean County “Y” and the 13+State David Labush Joyce Taylor Patricia Plante Anne Weber Colleen Berg 16th (200-fly); Sarah Kennedy 6th Team competes at Franklin and Marshall Sales Associate Sales Associate Broker Associate Sales Associate Broker Associate (200-back), 12th (50-fly); Erin in Lancaster, Pa. on March 9-12. McKinney 6th (100-breast), 7th (100- For more information regarding the free), 8th (50-fly), 13th (100IM); Devilfish Swim Team, please contact Westfield 600 North Avenue West, Westfield, NJ 07090 Kelly Sullivan 9th (50-breast); Clara Brian Guidera, Director of Competi- #600NORTH West Office 908-233-0065 • ColdwellBankerHomes.com Yu 5th (100-breast), 8th (50-breast) tive Aquatics and Head Coach, (908) © 2017 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 11-12 boys: Colin Kavanaugh 3rd 233.2700 x263 or Coldwell Banker logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker (100-back); Danny McGann 8th (50- [email protected]. Residential Brokerage. #94558 2/2017 Page 14 Thursday, February 23, 2017 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION BR PANTHER GIRLS OVERWHELM BLUE DEVILS FOR TITLE No. 1 Blue Devil Boys Fall to BrH2O On DQ for Sectional Swim Crown The bird seemed in the hand for the ing event, the 200-medley relay, be- won every event. The Panthers swept No. 1 ranked Westfield High School longed to the Blue Devils when Dave (1-2-3) five individual events, swept boys swim team but a trick of fate in Lindros, Steve Warren, Colin Daniel two of the relays and placed 1-2-4 in the final leg of the final event, the and Aedan Collins finished in 1:34.98. the 50-freestyle that was won by Alex 400-freestyle medley, resulted in a Ryan Bebel won the 200-individual Gebel in 24.28. They also took 1-2 in disqualification (DQ) for the Blue medley in 1:34.42 and Collins took the 200-medley relay that was won by Devils, allowing the No. 4 first in the 50-free in 22.02. Later in Meredith Riegler, Katie Cooper, Bridgewater-Raritan Panthers to pull the meet, Lindros took first in the Corina Do and Gebel in1:51.85. out an 85.5-84.5 victory for the North 100-backstroke with a time of 52.96 Grace Palfreyman took first in the Jersey, Section 2 Public A title at the and Warren touched first in the 100- 200-free at 1:55.24 and also won the Raritan Bay “Y” on February 16. breaststroke at 57.74. 500-free in 5:06.98. Both events were See this week’s Devils Den for Panther Riley Pestorius took first a Panther sweep. Leah Juechter won details. in the 200-free at 1:44.69 and the the 200-individual medley at 2:10.64 The Blue Devil boys had the lead 100-butterfly at 51.75. Dan Petrillo (also a sweep). Do was first in a Photo Courtesy of Varsity Vantage entering the final event and would won the 100-free at 47.99 and Griffin sweep of the 100-butterfly with a time Aedan Collins will graduate as one of the best and most versatile swimmers in WHS history. have sealed the deal with their 2-3 Halpin won the 500-free in 4:56.32. of 59.11 and Cooper was the first in a finish in the 400-free relay, but the Justin Lee, Chris Ruhnke, Charles sweep of the 100-breaststroke with a DQ due to a judge’s decision that a Hewitt and Carter Weiland won the time of 1:08.2. Riegler won the 100- Devil’s Den swimmer left the platform too early 200-free relay in 1:28.93 and backstroke in 59.63. pushed the Panthers to a 1-3 finish Pestorius, Hewitt, Weiland and Do, Hannah Lesser, Kinsey instead, resulting in the title shift. Petrillo took first in the 400-free relay Rushevics and Alyssa Cahill touched Versatile Collins Ranks The Blue Devils touched first in at 3:12. first in the 200-free relay at 1:40.3. four individual events and one relay The girls’ meet was totally different Rushevics, Megan Wojnar, but gobbled up significant points due as the No. 1 ranked Panthers came on Palfreyman and Gebel won the 400- With WHS’s Best Ever to their depth. First place in the open- with a 133-37 tidal wave triumph and free in 3:39.43. By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times

Several years ago Aedan Collins free, sixth in the 500 free and sixth in Nomahegan. He followed older sib- Raider Swim Boys Top Summit came to a personal crossroads – that the 100 back. He’s also on the fastest lings Liam and Caitie to the pool, with point where two paths fork in the road. 200 medley, and second-fastest 200 younger sister Ciara tagging along. One path led to swimming, a sport free and 400 free relays. “I could be a handful as a young which the middle schooler was at best “It’s definitely special to be on that child,” said Collins, whose first name For Section Title, Lady Raiders Fall partially committed to, and that may list in several events,” Collins said, means ‘Fiery One’ in Irish. “I would The top-seeded Scotch Plains- the 100-backstroke in 59.51 and Ben Gorham won the 100-free in 52.99. be overstating it. “I was thinking about “especially given the great swimmers get very bored while my older siblings Fanwood High School boys swim Campbell won the 100-breaststroke Crater won the 500-free in 5:15.89 anything but swimming practice dur- who have been on the team in the past were at practice. So my parents en- team won its third straight North Jer- in 1:07.43. Ingerman, Conor Fagan, then Caroline Paulson, Monica Iizuka, ing practice those days. I even once and the great swimmers who are cur- rolled me in lessons to keep me busy sey, Section 2, Public B champion- Cole Bligh and Jordan Goldberg won Olivia Polemeni and Margaret skipped a day of (Y) states for a rugby rently on the team.” and prevent any further incidents.” ship with a 91-79 victory over the scrimmage, which really upset my WY That versatility and success helped Ironically, his first club team was the 400-free relay in 3:25.19. Harrigan won the 200-free relay in third-seeded Summit Hilltoppers at The No. 8, 14-2 Raiders, who lost 1:40.73. teammates.” WHS to a four-year record of 56-4, the Westfield Y, where he didn’t make the Raritan Bay “Y” on February 16. The other path led to rugby, and the with four county titles, three sectional the team. Eventually swimming joined in the Public B state final the past two Crater took first in the 100-back- Union County Mudturtles. It was as crowns and two state championships. the other sports, keeping Collins busy On February 17, the No. 3-ranked years (Moorestown 2015, Mainland stroke at 58.99 and Alicia Iizuka took close to Gaelic Football as an Irish lad Collins was hoping to add to those for years. And since his fling with Lady Raiders fell to the No. 4 Chatham 2016), were to face No. 10 West first in the 100-breaststroke at 1:04.62. could find in America. “I picked up numbers as the dual-meet portion of rugby ended, Collins has been all-in Cougars, 97-73, for the Section 2, Windsor-Plainsboro South in the Pub- Harrington, Crater, Tingley and rugby at the suggestion of my friend his high school career wound down. for swimming. Public B crown. It was the seventh lic B semifinal on February 21. Gorham won the 400-free relay at Ben Kelly,” Collins said. “It was a lot But Bridgewater-Raritan ended that “During the (2012) Olympics, I straight for the Cougars. Avenging an earlier season, 95.5- 3:37.16. of fun. I knew it was popular in Ire- dream last Thursday with an 85½- watched a swimmer named James The Raider boys won five indi- 74.5, loss to the Raiders, the Cougars land. And I really liked the contact and 84½ victory in the North Section 2 Magnussen who I really liked,” he vidual events and the first two relays won all three relays and five of the UCSSL Seeks Players intenseness of the sport.” Public A final. Knight put Collins on said of the Australian 100-meter beginning with the 200-medley relay eight individual events and it all be- Eventually, his father decided rugby the anchor leg of his ‘B’ relay, know- freestyle world champion. “He inspired when Eric Chang, Chris Bondarowicz, gan with a 1-3 finish in the 200- For Softball Season was too dangerous, and the risk of ing his relays needed only to finish me to get into swimming and into Alan Shao and Nick Heath touched in medley relay won by Jackie Crater, The Union County Senior Soft- injury or concussion too great. So second and third to win the meet. And thinking that swimming was cool. That 1:42.23. Josh Cohen won the 200- Alicia Iizuka, Emily Gorham and ball League is seeking experienced rugby was out and dreams of playing WHS got its 2-3 finish causing a wild, was when I started really focusing on freestyle in 1:45.23 and Bondarowicz Nicole Tingley with a time of 1:47.01. players for its slow pitch softball at Dublin’s legendary Croke Park were but short-lived celebration. The offi- doing practice and doing year-round took first in the 200-individual med- Raiders Dee Dee Maizes followed season in both its 50+ Division (born replaced by the smell of chlorine in the cials disqualified the ‘B’ relay for an swimming.” ley at 1:58.97. with a winning time of 1:53.84 in the 1967 or earlier) and its 60+ Divi- morning, and afternoon. alleged early start by Collins. After being a contributing member of Shao took first in the 100-butterfly 200-freestyle then Rachel Maizes won sion (born 1957 or earlier). When Collins arrived at WHS in 2013- But life goes on, and there is still the the 2014 state champion team, Collins at 53.03, Heath won the 100-free in the 200-individual medley in 2:09.78. Each team plays two games per 14 he was used mostly as a distance Meet of Champions, March 4-5, where quickly evolved into a go-to guy. As a 50.77 and Cohen won the 500-free in Gorham won the 50-free in 24.35 week beginning in mid-April and freestyler, and a B relays guy. He was Collins will likely end his high school sophomore, the 2015 state final came 4:45.29. Bondarowicz, Heath, Brady then after Raider Stephanie Judge ending with league playoffs in late good enough to win the Union County career swimming on three relays down to the final 400 free relay with the Rash and Cohen won the 200-free touched first in the 100-butterfly, August. If interested, please con- 200 freestyle as a freshman, and both the loaded up for school records. score tied at 78. It was winner-take-all. relay in 1:31.61. tact the league commissioner at 200 and 500 as a sophomore. “I knew he had a ton of potential Collins surged from behind in the final Hilltopper Dylan Ingerman won the [email protected] or (908) But he has spread his wings – so to Day One as a freshman,” Knight said. 10 yards against Cherry Hill East stud 50-free in 22.4, Bryan Harvey won Probitas Verus Honos 232-0477. speak – adding the butterfly and back- “He had shown some improvement Duncan Brookover, but East won by .12 stroke to his repertoire. In fact, over through middle school, but he had a of a second. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE his career – swimming for WHS coach meteoric rise in his performance level “Aedan has a tremendous drive to TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD Jeff Knight and Westfield Y coach in the early stages of his high school succeed,” Knight said. “After that CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWN OF WESTFIELD COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY Brian Guidera – he has developed into career. He was someone we counted (CHE) loss, I think he put too much of ORDINANCE NO. 2017-02 NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE TO BIDDERS one of the most versatile swimmers in on very early, and still do.” it on himself at first. There were a lot AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND the history of both programs. Collins’ ascension coincided with of races that came down to a tenth of a THE CODE OF THE TOWN- Notice is hereby given that sealed bids Notice is hereby given that sealed bids “I only really started doing fly and that fork in the road. Griff Morgan, his second here or there. We’ve won meets SHIP OF CRANFORD, CHAP- will be received by the Town Clerk of the will be received by the Town Clerk of the back during my junior year, although longtime friend and fellow co-cap- like that, just not that time. But ulti- TER 172 PROPERTY MAIN- Town of Westfield, County of Union, State Town of Westfield, County of Union, State TENANCE, SECTION 3 REVI- of New Jersey, in the Town of Westfield of New Jersey, in the Town of Westfield I could do them pretty well all along,” tain, noticed it. mately he used it as fuel for future SIONS TO CODE Municipal Building Court Room, 425 East Municipal Building Court Room, 425 East Collins said. “I pretty much just swim “Aedan really began working harder success. He is someone who would Broad Street on Wednesday, March 15, Broad Street on Wednesday, March 15, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED 2017, at 10:00 a.m. for: 2017, at 10:00 a.m. for: whatever Jeff needs me to swim in a at swimming after he dropped rugby,” swim through the wall if we needed by the Township Committee of the Town- given meet.” Morgan said. “You could see the ma- him to do that.” ship of Cranford, in the County of Union, A COMFORT STATION AT THE CABIN REPLACEMENT AT On WHS’s Top 15 List, Collins is in jor changes he made. I think it’s that In the second event of the 2016 state State of New Jersey, as follows: MEMORIAL PARK TAMAQUES PARK SECTION 1. Section 172-3, is hereby six of the eight individual races – (rugby) mindset that turned him into final, Collins was matched up in the in accordance with Specifications pre- in accordance with Specifications pre- amended as follows: nobody else has more than five men- the swimmer he is today.” 200 free against two of CH East’s pared by Greene Engineering, Inc., pared by Greene Engineering, Inc., The following sections of said Property Flemington, New Jersey. No bids shall be Flemington, New Jersey. No bids shall be tions – and his name dominates the Before he got serious about swim- better swimmers. Trailing by a body Maintenance Code are amended as fol- received after the time designated above. received after the time designated above. relays, too. He is currently fourth in ming, Collins was pretty much like length after 175 yards, Collins’ ‘rugby lows: Plans and specifications will be avail- Plans and specifications will be avail- A. 602.4 Occupiable work spaces. the 200 free, eighth in the 50 free, any little kid. He played baseball, la- mentality’ kicked in and he somehow able on Monday February 27, 2017. able on Monday, February 27, 2017. Indoor occupiable work spaces shall be twelfth in the 100 fly, eighth in the 100 crosse and football, swimming with found another level over the final 10 One set of complete documents may be One set of complete documents may be supplied with heat during the period from obtained upon the payment of Fifty dollars obtained upon the payment of Fifty dollars his friends during the summer at yards for a stunning victory, which October 1 to May 1 to maintain a minimum ($50.00) per project for each set, non- ($50.00) per project for each set, non- PUBLIC NOTICE sparked WHS to a 102-68 victory. temperature of 65° F. (18° C.) during the refundable. Drawings and Specifications refundable. Drawings and Specifications “Intense, high-pressure races are for period the spaces are occupied. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY PUBLIC NOTICE are on file at the Recreation office and may are on file at the Recreation office and may Exceptions: CHANCERY DIVISION sure part of the reason I swim,” Collins be examined and obtained there between be examined and obtained there between 1. Processing, storage and operation UNION COUNTY TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD said. “Doing everything you can to get the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. daily the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. daily areas that require cooling or special tem- DOCKET NO. F-007172-16 COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY except Saturday, Sunday and holidays. except Saturday, Sunday and holidays. to the wall first is exhilarating. Seeing perature conditions. FILE NO. 21525-16 Checks must be made payable to the or- Checks must be made payable to the or- NOTICE TO BIDDERS your coaches, parents and teammates 2. Areas in which persons are primarily der of the “Town of Westfield”. der of the “Town of Westfield”. NOTICE TO REDEEM engaged in vigorous physical activities. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed – most of whom are lifelong friends – Bidders are required to comply with the Bidders are required to comply with the B. 302.4. Weeds. Premises and exte- US BANK CUST/ACTLIEN submissions will be received by the Town- cheering you on and the team depend- requirements of NJSA 10:5-31 et seq. and requirements of NJSA 10:5-31 et seq. and rior property shall be maintained free from HOLDING INC; PLAINTIFF VS. ship Clerk, or designated representative NJAC 17:27-1 et seq. Bidders must use, NJAC 17:27-1 et seq. Bidders must use, ing on how your perform can really weeds or plant growth in excess of 12 EDWARD J. MCCORMACK; for the Township of Cranford, County of and fully complete the proposal pages and fully complete the proposal pages make you achieve above and beyond inches. Noxious weeds shall be prohib- MRS. EDWARD J. Union, State of New Jersey on Tuesday, included with the specifications furnished included with the specifications furnished ited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, MCCORMACK, WIFE OF ED- March 14, 2017 at 11:00 am prevailing what you think you can. by the Owner and comply with all require- by the Owner and comply with all require- annual plants and vegetation, other than WARD J. MCCORMACK; time, at which time they will be opened and “It’s kind of a similar mentality to ments attached thereto, including the fol- ments attached thereto, including the fol- trees or shrubs; provided, however, this MARY MCCORMACK; read in Room 108, Municipal Building, rugby. You need to give your all when lowing: lowing: term shall not include cultivated flowers GUNNAR ANDERSON, HUS- Cranford, New Jersey 07016 for the follow- 1. An experience record of the bidder; 1. An experience record of the bidder; you’re anchoring as well as when and gardens. BAND OF MARY ing: 2. Certified Check or a Bid Bond in an 2. Certified Check or a Bid Bond in an you’re playing rugby and it’s all on the C. 302.10. Natural growth. The exte- MCCORMACK; NOVUS SER- amount not less than 10% of the amount amount not less than 10% of the amount LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND rior of the premises shall be keep free of all VICES INC; HOSPITAL & line. It definitely made me a little for which the bid is submitted, but not in for which the bid is submitted, but not in CONTRACT ADMINISTRA- dead and dying trees and tree branches, DOCTORS SERVICE BU- tougher mentally.” excess of $20,000.00, furnished by a Surety excess of $20,000.00, furnished by a Surety TION FOR POST OFFICE stumps, roots and other natural growth REAU; STATE OF NEW JER- Company licensed to do business in the Company licensed to do business in the PLAZA And through it all, the mostly ups which, by reason of rotting or deteriorating SEY; DEFENDANT(S) State of New Jersey; State of New Jersey; and occasional downs, his buddy Griff conditions or storm damage, are or may be Submission packages may be obtained 3. A Non-Collusion Affidavit; 3. A Non-Collusion Affidavit; TO: EDWARD J. MCCORMACK; MRS. dangerous to persons or damaging to prop- at the Township Clerk’s Office, (908) 709- Morgan has been there, since they first 4. A Consent of Surety; 4. A Consent of Surety; EDWARD J. MCCORMACK, WIFE OF erty in the vicinity thereof. Trees shall be 7210, during regular business hours, 8:30 met as 2-year-olds sticking their toes 5. Qualification Statement; and, 5. Qualification Statement; and, EDWARD J. MCCORMACK; NOVUS kept pruned and trimmed to prevent such A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, 6. Ownership disclosure statement; 6. Ownership disclosure statement; SERVICES INC; into the kiddie pool at Nomahegan. conditions. excluding holidays, or by downloading the 7. Affirmative Action Information. 7. Affirmative Action Information. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order “Until my freshman year, I was D. 304.14 Insect Screens. During the documents on the Township’s website: Each bid must be submitted and en- Each bid must be submitted and en- made on February 16, 2017, the Superior pretty oblivious of how great the (high period from May 1 to October 1, every http://cranford.com/rfprfq-reguest-form/. closed in a sealed envelope with the name closed in a sealed envelope with the name Court Fixed April 12, 2017 between the door, window and other outside opening Registration on the Township’s website is school) team was or how far back the and address of the bidder and the project and address of the bidder and the project hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon and required for ventilation of habitable rooms, required. history of its greatness stretches,” title and contract number clearly shown on title and contract number clearly shown on four o’clock in the afternoon, prevailing food preparation areas, food service areas The Township Communities reserves the face of the envelope. the face of the envelope. time, at the office of the Tax Collector of Collins said. “It’s definitely cool to be or any areas where products to be in- the right to reject any or all submissions The bid shall be directed to the attention The bid shall be directed to the attention ROSELLE PARK, located at 110 EAST a co-captain with someone whose fam- cluded or utilized in food for human con- due to any defects or waive informalities of: of: WESTFIELD AVENUE, ROSELLE PARK, sumption are processed, manufactured, and accept any submissions that in their ily has so much history with the team Town Clerk Town Clerk NEW JERSEY 07204 as the time and packaged or stored shall be supplied with judgment will be in the best interest of the (Morgan is the sixth family member to Town of Westfield Town of Westfield place when and where you may pay to the approved tightly fitting screens of mini- Township. The Township Committee shall Municipal Building Municipal Building plaintiff the amount so found due for prin- be a captain). It contrasts starkly with mum 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25 award the contract or reject all submis- 425 East Broad Street 425 East Broad Street cipal and interest on its certificate of tax my little-to-no connection to the team mm), and every screen door used for in- sions no later than 60 days from receipt of Westfield, New Jersey 07090-2196 Westfield, New Jersey 07090-2196 sale as follows: same. before I joined it.” sect control shall have a self-closing de- LOT 39 BLOCK 802 on the tax duplicate Respondents are required to comply with * * * vice in good working condition. The Owner expressly reserves the right The Owner expressly reserves the right of ROSELLE PARK. Total amount re- the requirements of P.L. 1975, C. 127 and Did he, or didn’t he? The officials Exception: Screens shall not be re- to reject any or all bids, accept and enter to reject any or all bids, accept and enter quired to redeem tax sale certificate no. N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27. quired where other approved means, such into contract with the lowest responsible into contract with the lowest responsible 13-025 is $57,981.11, together with inter- By authorization of the Township Com- may have ruled that Aedan Collins left as air curtains or insect repellent fans, are bidder for the project, or combined projects, bidder for the project, or combined projects, est from February 4, 2017 and costs of mittee, of the Township of Cranford, Union the starting blocks too soon for his ‘B’ employed. or to waive any informalities in the bids and or to waive any informalities in the bids and $1,420.17. County, New Jersey. relay anchor leg, but 72 hours later the SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of accompanying documents received, accompanying documents received, And that unless, at the same time and Tara Rowley, RMC ‘Fiery One’ was unconvinced. ordinances inconsistent herewith are should it be deemed to be in the best should it be deemed to be in the best place, you or one of you redeem by paying Township Clerk “I had no inkling that it was a false hereby repealed to the extent of such interest of the Owner. interest of the Owner. the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, 1 T - 2/23/17, The Leader Fee: $38.76 inconsistency. The Owner also reserves the right to The Owner also reserves the right to then you, and each of you shall be de- start,” he said. “And when you watch SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be- correct any erroneous mathematical com- correct any erroneous mathematical com- barred and foreclosed of and from all right PUBLIC NOTICE the video, it becomes more apparent come effective upon final passage and putations in any proposals submitted, and putations in any proposals submitted, and and equity of redemption of, in and to the that it wasn’t a false start. (It’s just) publication according to law. to consider the bid on the basis of the to consider the bid on the basis of the lands and premises above set out and BOROUGH OF GARWOOD corrected total or totals. The written figures corrected total or totals. The written figures Complete and utter crushing disbelief NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE described in the complaint and every part TAKE NOTICE THAT THE MAYOR AND shall prevail over the numerical figures. shall prevail over the numerical figures. thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested with that they called it, and this is how my The foregoing ordinance was introduced Bidders are required to comply with the Bidders are required to comply with the COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF time with the team and some of my an absolute and indefeasible estate of GARWOOD, COUNTY OF UNION, STATE and approved on first reading at a meeting requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 (N.J.A.C. requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 (N.J.A.C. inheritance in fee simple in said lands and OF NEW JERSEY WILL HOLD BUDGET best friends ends. of the Township Committee of the Town- 17:27 et seq.) entitled “Law Against Dis- 17:27 et seq.) entitled “Law Against Dis- premises. WORKSHOP MEETINGS ON THURS- “It really stings, to be honest, but in ship of Cranford, New Jersey on February crimination”. crimination”. Anything to the contrary notwithstand- DAY, MARCH 9 AND MARCH 23, 2017 AT 14, 2017, and will be further considered for Bidders are required to comply with the Bidders are required to comply with the ing, redemption shall be permitted up until a different way from the (2015) CHE final passage after public hearing to be requirements of P.L. 1999, c. 39 (N.J.S.A. requirements of P.L. 1999, c. 39 (N.J.S.A. 7:00 P.M., IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILD- loss, because I know they are wrong. the entry of final judgment including the ING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 403 SOUTH held at the Municipal Building, 8 Spring- 40A:11-23.1 and 40A:11-23.2). 40A:11-23.1 and 40A:11-23.2). whole of the last date upon which judg- AVENUE, GARWOOD, NEW JERSEY. The pictures and videos tell me that. field Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey on Bidders are required to comply with the Bidders are required to comply with the ment is entered. THE PURPOSE OF THESE MEETINGS But there is nothing I can do to change March 14, 2017 at 8:00PM or as soon requirements of PL. 1999, C.238 The Pub- requirements of PL. 1999, C.238 The Pub- Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. IS TO DISCUSS THE 2017 MUNICIPAL a really blown call.” thereafter as this matter can be reached. lic Works Contractor Registration Act. lic Works Contractor Registration Act. Attorney for Plaintiff BUDGET. Knight simply said, “It was a pa- All persons interested will be given the Bidders are required to comply with the Bidders are required to comply with the PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. ACTION MAY BE TAKEN. opportunity to be heard concerning such requirements of P.L. 2004, c. 57 New Jer- requirements of P.L. 2004, c. 57 New Jer- 290 Route 46 West thetic call. We won it in the water, but ordinance. sey Business Registration Act. sey Business Registration Act. Denville, New Jersey 07834 CHRISTINA M. ARIEMMA, RMC left room for an official to make a Tara Rowley M. Bruce Kaufmann, M. Bruce Kaufmann, (973) 586-2300 MUNICIPAL CLERK call.” Municipal Clerk Recreation Director Recreation Director 1 T - 2/23/17, The Leader Fee: $56.61 1 T - 2/23/17, The Leader Fee: $17.34 1 T - 2/23/17, The Leader Fee: $77.01 1 T - 2/23/17, The Leader Fee: $75.48 1 T - 2/23/17, The Leader Fee: $75.48 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 23, 2017 Page 15

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Rinaldi “I would probably play the same. doesn’t matter if it is tipped, blocked, did score nine points in the third quar- You still got to play a game but it whatever, we are going to be on that. ter, including her fourth 3-pointer. looks like we will be seeing them. Every free ball is an opportunity to “It was an exciting opportunity for What we are going to do is we are score, so we are going to try to convert our entire team. We have some very going to forget about the name on the every free ball we can,” Devitt said. hard working players, who got to play jersey. We are going to play hard like Even if the ball is tipped out of play tonight. We keep working hard no we do every game,” Rinaldi said. and the Dragons retained possession, matter who is on the floor. Everybody “It’s not that often that you get to play it would throw off their coordination. contributes,” Rinaldi said a team three times in a season. I know “Just being able to rattle them a “It’s always fun to get everybody in two years ago, we beat Union twice in little bit with our defense whether or the game. We worked really hard in the regular season and we came back to not we are getting possession, it’s the beginning to get that score and this exact gym and we lost to them the throwing them off-balance that really push it up so we can get everybody third time. It’s tough seeing a team for gets us in our groove. When we do get the opportunity to play, that they work the third time. Everything is brand new possession off those blocks, that’s for every day. All that hard work pays basically. You’ve each grown over the what makes our defense propel our off for not only the starters but every- season. I think it will be an interesting offense,” Rinaldi added. one who comes in,” Devitt said. match-up,” Devitt said. With such a commanding lead and Just after the Westfield/Kent Place The Pioneers did defeat the High- the Lady Dragons still veering off game, the second-seeded New Provi- landers, 49-20, so their semifinal David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times course, the Blue Devils enjoyed the dence Pioneers were on the court to showdown was set for February 22. PLAYING KEEPAWAY...Blue Devil senior Phil Martini, No. 12, tries to keep the ball away from an Indian defender in the luxury of allowing all their bench team- face the Governor Livingston High- Kent Place 4 6 5 9 24 UCT second round game at Westfield. The Indians baffled the Blue Devils by creating turnovers that led to lay-ups. mates to experience valuable court landers. Odds are that the Blue Dev- Westfield 15 10 16 6 47 Rahway Cagers Weave Past Blue Devil Boys CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 pointer early in the third quarter. With The Blue Devils were unable to It wasn’t there that long but we saw it the Blue Devils remaining out of sync, regain their wits and more assists-to- and we made the good pass. I think the Indians took full advantage. Steals easy lay-ups followed in the fourth our shot chart showed we got a lot of led to drives to the basket ending with quarter courtesy of the Indians. Zion stuff around the basket. That’s always clever passes inside that skyrocketed Pendleton was on the scoring end of good for us,” Coach Conroy said. to a 22-12 quarter and a 54-39 lead. several of the assists and rolled in The next UCT stop for the Indians “I guess that’s been our most con- eight of his 15 points. Cummings, would be to face the second-seeded sistent part of the game from the be- Pendleton and Tennet were the pri- Patrick School on February 18. ginning of the year until now. We mary assist leaders. “They did a very good job in finding have been relying on our defense “Cummings had nine. Pendleton the opening man. It was rough for us hoping that our offense can catch up had six, something like that. Kamaje because most of the time they were a little bit. I think maybe it’s starting Tennet had a handful too. Yes! When under the basket for an open lay-up. We to catch up. We need those deflec- we look for each other and move the need to get better with that with states tions or we are in trouble,” Coach ball like that, we are effective. We coming up and just focus on our next Conroy hinted. don’t always do that. In that regard, I game,” LaCorte said. “It’s back to prac- The Blue Devils were clearly rattled think this was our best passing game tice. Fix what we did wrong and hope by the onslaught. Kamaje Tennet to date,” Coach Conroy guessed. we can do a better job of executing. scored nine of his 15 points during “It was rough. Defensively we were Seeded 12th in the North Jersey, that run and McDaniel sank seven of losing our guys. Shots weren’t really Section 2, Group 4 Tournament, the his 12 points for the Blue Devils. going down as much as we needed Blue Devils will travel to face fifth- “We felt the pressure and we didn’t them to. We didn’t get the job done,” seeded Woodbridge on Monday, Feb- respond in the way that we would have LaCorte said. ruary 27, at 7 p.m. liked to or should have. They did their “We passed the ball well today. We Rahway 16 16 22 19 73 job. We didn’t,” LaCorte said. found the openings when it was there. Westfield 11 16 12 9 48

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, 2/26 • 1-4PM GOING IN FOR THE BASKET...Blue Devil senior Danielle Rinaldi, center, had a banner game with 22 points, including four 3-pointers, and added five steals and four assists in the game with Kent Place at Rahway on February 17. 158 North Euclid Avenue, Westfield Blue Devils Place 2nd at District 15 Wrestling CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 close. I knew I had to get a lead in the Then after quickly putting Akel Manza with hopes of getting first points in first. I was up 4-0 so I chose ‘top’ and (S) to rest in 56 seconds with an under case the bout would eventually push I got a fishhook tilt,” Composto said. hook half nelson, Miller was ready to to overtime. Miller had other ideas, But Composto saved his best to last face Yousef Abbas (NH) for the title. however, and controlled Abbas against Robinson. After being a bit After a scoreless first period, Abbas throughout the entire period. In the hasty and falling victim to a counter chose “down” in the second period CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 takedown, Composto quickly escaped and added a takedown and a double arm bar stack nearfall. He added two more tilts and another nearfall to carry a 14-2 lead into the second period, which only lasted another 21 seconds when he pinned Robinson with a very tight double arm bar stack. “At the end of the regular season, I worked with the coaches on how to get the pin more and put him on his back. So we run it to his ear then put him over,” Composto explained with his stack maneuver. As to his missed takedown and quick recovery, Composto said, “I went for a high crotch and he kind of threw me over. I rolled right through. I snapped him down and got him right away.” Seeded first at 195-lbs, Blue Devil Jack Miller began his quest for a title by pinning Nashwan Brooks (I) in David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TRYING TO FREE HIS LEG...Blue Devil Isaiah Reese, left, tries to free his leg 2:43 with a tight waist/half nelson. from the grasp of Panther Alex Crespo during his 170-lb title bout. The Proven Professional

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force overtime. Reese dove for a double- hammerlock/half in 1:07. After los- 170: — Crespo (RP) d Reese (W) 3-1 SV leg tackle but Crespo responded with a ing to Clerson Xavier in the semis, 182: — Bianchi (R) d Lassiter (I) 2-1 TB 195: — Miller (W) d Abbas (NH) 2-0 defensive spin to win 3-1. Simpson also earned his trip to the 220: — Khan (C) d Ricca (W) 7-2 Blue Devil Phil Ricca received a regions when he pinned Jacob Vega Hwt: — Tordik (NH) d Pidgeon (S) 4-1 first round bye at 220-lbs then tallied (C) in 4:57, again with a hammer/half 106: — Composto (W) p Robinson four takedowns, a nearfall and a re- nelson. Tucker Kirchberger (NH) won (NH) 2:21 113: — Montgomery (RP) md Laggini versal to defeat Jake Hendershot (R), the title when he pinned Xavier in 49 (S)10-0 12-6, to advance to the championship seconds with a cradle. 120: — Mejia (RP) d Rabinowitz (W) 4-2 bout to face 30-1 Farhan Khan (C), Josh Mejia (RP) defeated Mike THIRD PLACE: who exercised three takedowns and Wilson, 6-0, for the 126-lb crown, 106: — Gabe Leo (RP) p Arun Chezian an escape to win the title, 7-2. Andrew Grapas (NH) beat Tyler (M) 3:49 Seeded fourth at 113-lbs, Blue Leeds (S), 7-2, at 132-lbs and Will 113: — Hoerle (W) p Ashman (I) 3:03 120: — Xavier (I) p Gerald Lorino (R) 1:05 Devil freshman Luke Hoerle pinned Hughes (NH) beat Elvin Guerrero 126: — Silber (W) p Kwok (M) 5:11 Will Kauffman (B) in 2:21 to face (RP), 8-1, at 138-lbs. Cole Marra 132: — Dylan Camilo (RP) d Jeff John- top-seeded and eventual winner Mark (NH) beat Alex Mastronardi (B), 10- Paul (I) 10-3 Montgomery (RP). After losing 5-0, 4, for the 152-lb crown, Nolan Bianchi 138: — Jake Stein (R) dPete Dumerand (I) 9-5 Hoerle earned his trip to the regions (R) won via 2-1 tiebreaker over 145: — Simpson (W) p Vega (C) 4:57 when he pinned Terrell Ashman (I) Tyhmir Lassiter (I) at 182-lbs and 152: — Perez (RP) md Dente 13-1 with a cradle in 3:03. At 126-lbs, undefeated 25-0 Charles Tordik (NH) 160: — Omakha (C) md Rich Norman freshman Jeremy Silber beat Chris beat Jacob Pidgeon (S) at 285-llbs. (I) 15-4 Love (R), 2-0, then lost by fall to Josh 170: — Jerwin Martilus (I) p Fern 2:24 CHAMPIONSHIP: 182: — Demetrius Ruiz (C) d Devin Mejia, the eventual champ, in the 126: — Mejia (RP) d Wilson (NH) 6-0 Hilburn RP 5-2 semis. Silber regrouped and pinned 132: — Gapas (NH) d Leeds (S) 7-2 195: — Vince Figueredo (RP) d Hamza Chris Kwok (M) in 5:11. 138: — Hughes (NH) d Guerrero (RP) 8-1 (S) 17-10 Sophomore Jordan Simpson won 145: — Kirchberger (NH) p Xavier (I) :49 220: — Hendershot (R) d Jake 152: — Marra (NH) d Mastronardi (B) Dabrowski (S) 7-6 his first bout at 145-lbs by pinning 10-4 Hwt: — Carl Napoloen (I) d Dave Pierre Josh Connolly (RP) with a 160: — Luberto (NH) d Miller (W) 8-4 (C) 7-3

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TRYING TO SET UP THE HAMMER...Blue Devil Jack Miller works a hammerlock on North Hunterdon’s Yousef Abbas during his 195-lb title bout at the District 15 Tournament in Westfield on February 18. Miller won, 2-0. Blue Devils Place 2nd at District 15 Wrestling CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 third period, Miller quickly reversed 3:30 with an arm bar/half nelson to “It’s a big deal for me. Obviously I Abbas and punished him from the top advance to the final. am excited. I saw him wrestle before. again to seize a 2-0 victory. “I had a mindset that I wanted to I watched his match. I saw he was “I felt good out there. I should have dominate that match because we have a standing with his legs straight, head opened up more on my feet but on top chance to win the team tournament. I down, so I knew the front head was and bottom, I think I dominated him. I wanted to put a lot of team points on the going to be there. As soon as I got it, was looking for my hammer pin but it board and I was glad to do that for my he tried to stand up, so I knew it [ankle just wasn’t there. He was clamping team. I went to the guillotine then went pick] was there.” Miller said. down, so I rode him with a one-on-one right to the half. I took my time, kept Miller’s next bout would be for the and hammer series,” Miller described. inching him forward and ended up pin- 160-lb championship against Nick “I feel good on top. I am wrestling with ning him,” Rabinowitz explained. Luberto (NH), who recorded three our 220-pounder in the room, so these In Rabinowitz’s 120-lb title bout, takedowns, an escape and a penalty kids feel kind of light.” Jon Mejia (RP) recorded an arm drag point to top Miller, 8-4, for the title. Blue Devil Zach Rabinowitz, after takedown and a switch reversal to Blue Devil Isaiah Reese, seeded 1 at putting Jayson Rosales (S) in dire prevail, 4-2. 170-lbs, received a bye then had a battle straits with a guillotine nearfall de- Blue Devil Tim Miller, who re- on his hands with Kevin Fern (R) but cided to pin him in 3:33 with a walk- ceived a first round bye at 160-lbs, prevailed with a double-leg lift over tight waist/half nelson in the wasted little time pinning Emmanuel takedown in overtime to earn a 6-4 120-lb quarterfinal. In his semifinal Omokha (C) with an ankle pick victory and a trip to the final to face bout, Rabinowitz warmed up with takedown-to-cradle in 47 seconds. Abel Crespo (RP). After a scoreless David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times another guillotine but later decided to His win automatically qualified him first period, Crespo escaped in the sec- ENTANGLED IN A GRAPEVICE...Panther Jon Mejia finds himself entangled in Blue Devil Zach Rabinowitz’s grapevine cut it short to pin Brisner Xavier (I) in for the region tournament. ond then Reese escaped in the third to during his 120-lb title bout at the District 15 Tournament in Westfield on February 18.

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They waiting room, kitchenette and 9 temp farm workers needed transported to police headquarters, at West South Avenue and Cumberland Springfield Avenues on a report of an were evacuated safely. restrooms. Perfect for speech 3/30/17 – 5/12/17. Workers will processed and released after posting Street on two outstanding traffic war- erratic motorist. Police conducted a Tuesday, February 14, Nafessa S. or occupational therapy, perform various tasks involved in the full cash bail. rants, one from North Plainfield for motor vehicle stop of a 1999 Dodge, Gary, 28, of South Plainfield was counseling services, or any raising pullets and hen house Monday, February 6, Dominique $500 and the other from Elizabeth for and following an investigation at the arrested on an active warrant out of other small business. cleaning. Workers will assist in D. Davis, 20, of Newark was arrested $150. 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According to the victim, fic warrant with bail set at $150. Guest Wednesday, February 8, Collin Saturday, February 18, Daniel L. FARMWORKERS NEEDED expense. Transportation & unknown suspects gained access to a was transported to police headquar- Mayer, 27, of Cranford was arrested Ayala, 22, of Plainfield was arrested subsistence reimbursed to worker 2 temp farmworkers needed financial account and began making ters, processed and released after on charges of possession of less than on an outstanding warrant out of upon completion of 50% of withdrawals. posting the full cash bail. 50 grams of suspected marijuana, Edison during the course of a motor 4/1/17 – 11/5/17. Workers will contract or earlier, if appropriate. perform duties associated w/ Tuesday, February 7, multiple mo- Wednesday, February 8, Ronald possession of paraphernalia and DWI vehicle stop. He was transported to EOE. $12.38/hr or current tor vehicle burglaries were reported, Powell, 61, of Plainfield responded to after police responded to the area of police headquarters and processed. planting, cultivating & harvesting applicable AEWR. Raise/bonus at hay straw & vegetables according among them three on the 1900 block police headquarters to satisfy an active Centennial and East Lincoln Avenues Saturday, February 18, Yancarlos employer discretion. Worksite in of Grandview Avenue in which the Westfield traffic warrant with bail set at on a report of an erratic driver. A 2010 T. Estrella, 25, of Plainfield was ar- to supervisor’s instructions. Must Wayne Co NY. Report or send a have 3 months verifiable vehicles were parked and unlocked in $2,500. He was processed and released Honda was stopped at the intersec- rested and charged with possession resume to nearest local NJ the owner’s driveway. One incident after posting the full cash bail. tion of Centennial Avenue and Elm of marijuana and drug paraphernalia experience operating 50 +hp farm Gloucester County One Stop equipment & affirmative verifiable in this cluster occurred between 10:30 Wednesday, February 8, Richard Street for a lane violation. Following during the course of a motor vehicle Career Center office or call 908- p.m. on February 6 and 7 a.m. on Mesa, 30, of Kenilworth was ar- an investigation at the scene, police stop. He was transported to police job references. Random drug 412-7980 & reference Job # NY- testing at employer’s expense. February 7. A Magellan GPS unit and rested subsequent to a motor vehicle determined that the driver, Mayer, headquarters and processed. 1194772. Wayne County Eggs stop at East North Avenue and Saint was driving while intoxicated. Fur- FANWOOD Guaranteed ¾ of contract hours. LLC: Wolcott NY PUBLIC NOTICE Work tools, supplies, equipment Paul Street on outstanding traffic thermore, police located marijuana Friday, February 17, officers re- TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD provided at no cost. Conditional PUBLIC NOTICE warrants from Woodbridge, for $89, inside the vehicle. Mayer was pro- sponded to the 400 block of North CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY and Keyport, for $164. He was trans- cessed and released pending a Mu- Avenue on a report of an attempted housing provided for non- TOWN OF WESTFIELD commuting workers. ORDINANCE NO. 2017-01 ported to police headquarters, pro- nicipal Court appearance. Addition- burglary. The resident reported an Transportation & subsistence Public Notice is hereby given that the AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND cessed and released after posting the ally, he was issued motor vehicle sum- unknown person had tried unsuccess- ordinance as follows was passed and THE CODE OF THE TOWN- full cash bail. monses for careless driving, failure to fully to gain entry to the house. The reimbursed to worker upon adopted by the Town Council of the Town SHIP OF CRANFORD, CHAP- completion of 50% of contract or of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on TER 112 GARBAGE COLLEC- incident is being investigated. earlier if appropriate. $12.38/hr or February 21, 2017. TION AND DISPOSAL, SEC- Saturday, February 18, officers re- Claire J. Gray TION 3 PREPARATION OF PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE sponded to the 5 block of Tower current applicable AEWR. Raise/ Town Clerk bonus at employer discretion. REFUSE FOR COLLECTION TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD Place on a report of an attempted EOE. Worksites in Montgomery GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2078 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED COUNTY OF UNION burglary. The resident reported that Co., NY. Report or send a resume AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND by the Township Committee of the Town- TAKE NOTICE an unknown person had attempted to THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF ship of Cranford, in the County of Union, THAT PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2017-131 ADOPTED BY THE TOWNSHIP gain entry to the house but was unsuc- to the nearest NJ One Stop Career WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 13 State of New Jersey, as follows: COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD ON FEBRUARY 14, 2017. THE Center or call 908-412-7980 & ref (loading and unloading zone SECTION 1. Section 112-3, is hereby cessful. The incident is being investi- UNDERSIGNED WILL EXPOSE FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION ON SATURDAY, job # NY1195604. Allhay Farms- and all night parking) amended to add the following: gated. E. For all residential premises, no MARCH 11, 2017, IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 30:10-A-L, AT THE TIME AND Amsterdam, NY 1 T - 2/23/17, The Leader Fee: $15.30 solid waste or solid waste receptacle LOCATION SPECIFIED BELOW, THE FOLLOWING BICYCLES, WHICH CAME INTO PUBLIC NOTICE may be placed on the street, front side- THE POSSESSION OF THE CRANFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT THROUGH ABAN- TOWN OF WESTFIELD walk or between the front sidewalk and DONMENT OR FAILURE OF OWNERS TO CLAIM SAME. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT curb of the street. Rear yard pickup ALL BICYCLES ON THE FOLLOWING LIST ARE OFFERED IN STRICTLY “AS IS” shall be required. For rear yard pickup, CONDITION, WITH NO REPRESENTATION AS TO CONDITION OR FITNESS FOR Notice is hereby given that Westfield solid waste receptacle(s) may be placed ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Board of Adjustment adopted resolutions Motor Vehicle in the driveway or rear yard, but not PURCHASE MUST BE MADE BY CASH OR CERTIFIED CHECK. A 10% DEPOSIT at its meeting on February 15, 2017, for the beyond 10 feet from the closest wall of MUST BE GIVEN AT TIME OF AUCTION. BALANCE MUST BE PAID BY 4:00 PM THE following applications decided upon at the the dwelling. This section shall not SAME DAY. meeting held on January 9, 2017. apply to the Township Permit-Based THE PUBLIC AUCTION SHALL BE HELD IN PURSUANCE OF, AND IN ACCOR- Pablo’s Honey Company, 427 South Clean-up Program or the Township DANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY PERTAINING THERETO. Avenue. Applicant sought preliminary and Traffic Violations? Curbside Recycling Program. MAKE MODEL COLOR BOYS/GIRLS SERIAL # final major site plan approval with variance SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of Huffy Crosswind Bk/Orange B 90662HUFFYK6262 relief contrary to the requirements of Sec- ordinances inconsistent herewith are Ross Mt. Pocono Blue B S08D039782 tions 11.25A and 16.04R5 of the Land Use hereby repealed to the extent of such Schwinn Ranger Bl/Wt B 12E58181 Ordinance to allow the applicant to have inconsistency. Avigo Fade Gr/Bk B G1506087540 an office use on the first floor of the existing Call Jon Bramnick SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be- Next Power Climber Bl/Sl B 4643449 structure with a free standing sign, when come effective upon final passage and Kent Abyss Blue B WMGS00730210 the Ordinance allows a retail use on the publication according to law. And Speak With Our Criminal Defense Team Pacific Stratus Blue B SNF5D12M02095 first floor, and a free standing sign is not NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE Giant Boulder Blue/Silver B C37HB702A permitted. Application approved with con- Giant Revel Black B CA1T8498 ditions. The foregoing ordinance was introduced Schwinn Ranger Sl/Bk B SNIDC06E03190 We Have Three Former Prosecutors and approved on first reading at a meeting Mongoose Magnetic Red B SNGNP05F08183 Joseph Whelan/Heather McGovern, of the Township Committee of the Town- Roadmaster Shimano Green B RMC23690024 734 Marcellus Drive. Applicants sought ship of Cranford, New Jersey on February Giant MTX 225 Black B A58026674 approval to construct a second floor addi- 14, 2017, and will be further considered for GT Avalanche Black B IDC04H12391 tion contrary to the requirements of Sec- final passage after public hearing to be Mongoose Element White G SNFSD15G47554 tion 11.09E7 of the Land Use Ordinance to 908-322-7000 allow a 31.58 foot rear yard setback, when held at the Municipal Building, 8 Spring- SE Bikes Madman Black B ICSE13E03140 Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, field Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey on Huffy Malice Green B 58905194 the Ordinance requires a minimum 35 foot March 14, 2017 at 8:00PM or as soon Razor Scooter Silver N/A N/A rear yard setback. Application approved thereafter as this matter can be reached. with conditions. Arnold & Mangan, L.L.C. All persons interested will be given the THE ABOVE REFERENCED BICYCLES MAY BE EXAMINED AT THE CRANFORD Brandon & Ashley Pagelow, 725 Aus- opportunity to be heard concerning such POLICE DEPARTMENT, 8 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY AT tin Street. Applicants sought approval to ordinance. 7:45 A.M. MARCH 11, 2017. PUBLIC AUCTION WILL COMMENCE AT 8:00 A.M. 1827 East Second Street, Scotch Plains construct a one story addition with a deck Tara Rowley TARA ROWLEY, R.M.C. contrary to the requirements of Sections Municipal Clerk TOWNSHIP CLERK www.jonbramnick.com 11.09E6, 12.04F1, and 12.04F2 of the 1 T - 2/23/17, The Leader Fee: $45.90 1 T - 2/23/17, The Leader Fee: $75.48 Land Use Ordinance to allow a side yard setback of 5.8 feet (existing and to con- tinue) when the Ordinance requires a mini- mum side yard setback of 10 feet, a build- ing coverage of 20.9% when the Ordi- Goods & Services You Need nance allows a maximum building cover- age of 20%, and a building coverage with a deck of 22.6% when the Ordinance al- OLIVER A lows a maximum building coverage with 30 Years deck of 22%. Application approved with conditions. Experience PAVING Timothy Terry, 518 Tremont Avenue. Driveways • Parking Lots Applicant sought approval to construct a BLACK TOP Seal Coating • Railroad Ties new garage contrary to the requirements Belgian Block Curbing of Section 13.01G1b of the Land Use Or- Handyman dinance to allow a garage greater than 500 Drainage Problems PAVING square feet and a rear yard setback of 5 Cement Sidewalks feet when the minimum required rear yard DRIVEWAYS CONCRETE “Serving the area for over 60 years” setback is 10 feet, and a side yard setback PARKING LOTS BRICK PAVERS Mr. Reliable Family Owned & Operated of 5 feet when the Ordinance requires a Fully Insured • FREE Estimates minimum side yard setback of 10 feet. 908-889-4422 (908) 462.4755 Application approved with conditions. FREE ESTIMATES 908-753-7281 Christopher & Elizabeth Loder, 538 Sherwood Parkway. Applicants sought approval to construct an addition and deck JK’s Painting & on the property contrary to the require- ments of Sections 11.09E6, 12.04F1, and Wall Covering 12.04F2 of the Land Use Ordinance to allow a side yard setback of 8.5 feet when the Ordinance requires a minimum set- Interior Painting back of 10 feet, a building coverage of 20.8 Wallpaper Installation % when the Ordinance allows a maximum building coverage of 20%, and a building Crown Molding coverage with a deck at 23.1% when the Ordinance allows a maximum building Plaster & Sheet Rock Repair Lawn Sprinklers coverage with a deck of 22%. Application Call Joe Klingebiel approved with conditions. (908) 276-1062 Plans and applications are on file in the 908-322-1956 office of the Town Engineer, 959 North www.Hydro-TekLtd.com Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES may be seen Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Linda Jacus Single Size: 10 Weeks $275 • Double Size: 10 Weeks $425 • Call Jeff at 908-232-4407 • email PDF Ad to [email protected] Secretary, Board of Adjustment 1 T - 2/23/17, The Leader Fee: $66.30 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 23, 2017 Page 19 Cranford High School POPCORN

Presents The Secret Garden The Oscar Picks: Betrayed CRANFORD – Cranford High courage her to find solace in the gar- The Great Goldberger Squirrel Conspiracy of 2017 School announced their spring pro- dens so in need of attention. In the duction of The Secret Garden by house, haunted by the memories of all One Popcorn, Poor — Two Popcorns, Fair — Three Popcorns, Good — Four Popcorns, Excellent Marsha Norman and Lucy Simon. the loss its walls have seen, Mary The production is slated for Friday meets her cousin, Colin. Together, By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER Here’s the theory. One member of and Saturday, March 3 and 4 at 7:30 they journey into the garden and ulti- film critic this splinter group who, through trea- p.m. and Sunday, March 5 at 2 p.m. mately bring healing, happiness, and O.K….maybe the Academy Award sonous plotting with known predators Tickets are $15, all seats reserved love to the house and all in it. leak previously alleged to exist, the of squirrels on the promise of power seating and available online at https:/ Cast in the Cranford High School one the squirrels in my backyard either and wealth, convinced a couple of his /chs.booktix.com/ Production are: Lili Rebelo as Mary engineered or facilitated, and which number to gnaw a hole beneath an eave Student rush tickets will be avail- Lennox, Noah Wohlsen as Archibald allowed me to successfully predict a of my house, allowing the squirrels to able at the door for $10. Senior Citi- Craven, Maggie Manhardt as Lily good percentage of last year’s Oscar then occupy and stash their bounty zens are invited to attend the dress Craven, Tom Dineen as Neville Cra- winners, indeed exists. But first a little within its walls. They noisily and cava- rehearsal on Thursday, March 2 at ven, Jordan Burd as Martha, Andrew backstory for those unfamiliar with the lierly made their presence known. Note, 7:30 p.m. The Cranford High School Gordon as Dickon, Max Wisnefski as bushy-tailed adventures of the this is an action strictly prohibited by HIGH NOTES...Twelve Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School students were Goldberger Squirrels. the Geneva Convention, Article #1, auditorium is located at 201 West Colin Craven, Niamh O’Donovan as selected from among over 500 students from Central New Jersey to partici- End Place, Cranford. Mrs. Medlock, Brenden Scalea as Thankful for the assorted nuts I’ve Section 3: Squirrel Containment. pate in the Region 2 Honors Choir. The concert took place on January 29 in The plan was, as best can be dis- The Secret Garden is a musical Ben Weatherstaff, Haley Baranowski Monroe Township High School under the direction of esteemed choral occasionally thrown on the lawn to directors Lorainne Lynch of Roxbury High School and Nicholas McBride of ensure their strength and safety against cerned at this juncture, that I would adaptation of the classic children’s as Mrs. Winthrop, Charlie Bernstein think it was the now freely migrating story by Frances Hodgson Burnett. as Albert Lenox, Pria McNeill as the The College of New Jersey. All of these students are involved in Scotch neighboring squirrels and other Plains-Fanwood High School’s choral department. Pictured, from left to varmints who would illegally cross squirrels who committed this most egre- The musical tells the story of Mary Fakir, Mikayla Herz as Ayah, Alex property lines to take what is rightfully gious violation of human-squirrel rules Lennox, orphaned in India and sent to Whitmore as Lieutenant Shaw, Mat- right, are: back row, Peter Canevari, Phoebe Collins, Kyle Magee, Joshua Venick, and John DeMarco; front row, Audrey Smith, Shannon McCreesh, theirs, last year the Goldberger Squir- of sovereignty. What was hoped for by England to live with her widower thew Mallick as Lieutenant Wright, Kaitlin Lamendola, Rachella Carlino, Victoria Domiciano, Lauren Barth rels showed their loyalty with a bold the Gray Supremacists, especially af- uncle whom she’s never met. Her Bobby Morris as Major Holmes, and Allan Romero. act. Braving the gridlock caused by the ter I had a wall with a one-way door uncle is a recluse – tormented by Katrina Wischusen as Claire Holmes, “Traffic Study” on the George Wash- constructed over the gnawed hole, was insecurities over his physical impair- Kelly McMahon as Alice, Garrett ington Bridge, they nonetheless perse- that I would now build a great wall ments, plagued by fears that he has Kennedy as Major Shelley and Erica Woman’s Club of Westfield vered, doing their version of a high around the entire perimeter of the back- passed those limitations on to his Moreno as Mrs. Shelley. Members of wire act to get to Manhattan, meet up yard to keep out all new squirrels. fragile son, and constantly haunted the Ensemble include: Rose Michetti, with their Hollywood connection, Deep Then, after the conspirators were fin- by dreams of his late wife. Feeling Madeline Simone, Eilidh Brady, Names Contest Winners Rat, obtain the Oscar picks, and de- ished brainwashing the otherwise loyal abandoned and alone, Mary is be- McKenna Flynn, Julia Saginario, liver them to me. Goldberger Squirrels and began sys- friended by the manor staff who en- Kaitlin Young and Jacob Adams. WESTFIELD – The Woman’s Vikram, for her short story, “How Grateful, I enlarged the nut allow- tematically limiting their squirrel rights Club of Westfield (WCW) has an- the Butterfly Got Its Color.” Mahi is ance and, sadly proving that no good with a campaign of fascistic misinfor- nounced the winners of its 2017 a second grade deed goes unpunished, upset the back- mation, the wall would serve to keep Public Invited to Music for Youth Poetry and student at yard geopolitics in the bargain. Seeing the now disenfranchised squirrels in. I Short Story Con- Jefferson the Goldberger Squirrels flourishing, have vowed there will be no wall. It test. The winners School in the neighboring squirrels increased would be nuts! All Seasons Concert are from the Westfield. their incursions into Goldberger Needless to note, the squirrel com- territory…some even assimilating into munity continues to be bitterly divided, SUMMIT – Members of the public designed to help individuals lead the nearby towns of Liam Rene each looking at the other group with Cranford, Scotch Concha, son of the culture. Protests arose, although are invited to join Spend-A-Day adult most independent and active lives some groups of squirrels claimed the trepidation and distrust. Now, I’m not day health care participants in enjoy- possible. Plains and Ernestina Con- protesters were really shills paid with sure who’s responsible for this packet ing a free concert by folk artist Pepe From helping with errands, to ex- Westfield. cha, for his expensive Macadamia nuts. Still, they I’ve just received containing a list of Santana to be held at SAGE Eldercare, ercise classes, community programs, The winners short story, were cute with their little signs…some every Academy Award winner for 2016, 290 Broad Street, Summit, at 2:15 care planning, and home health care, for poetry are: “The Golden of them quite witty, like the one that right down to sound mixing. But I p.m. on Tuesday, March 14. SAGE’s expertise helps older adults Alexander Gate Bridge.” read: “Squirrels against Goldberger assume it’s the squirrels’ way to curry The concert is presented by Music remain independent in their own Mahi Panjwani Valencia, son of Liam is a fifth Alexander Valencia using animal metaphors. How about favor, and yet another investigation for All Seasons, sponsored by the homes. SAGE is committed to being Deborah and Jo- grade student cutting out the Aesop/Orwell stuff and will be necessary…after I’ve released Union County Office of Cultural and the leading provider of programs seph Valencia, for his poem, “Rem.” at Washington School in Westfield. just being creative?” my picks. Heritage Affairs, and made possible and services to meet the changing Alexander is a fifth grade student at Maddie Swanson, daughter of This demanded action. Dressed up Of course my choices will all be in part by a HEART (History, Edu- needs of older adults, their families, Washington School in Westfield. Krista and Scott as Teddy Roosevelt in an attempt to correct…big league. And, even if cation, Arts Reaching Thousands) and caregivers throughout Union, Cyril Maliakal, son Marina of Swanson, for her appear strong but just, and standing on they’re wrong, in tribute to the new grant from the Union County Board Essex, Morris, and Somerset Coun- Ashok short story, “The the set of a train’s rear platform that I doublespeak that’s become so popular of Chosen Freeholders. ties. Maliakal, for Suitcase.” hastily constructed on the back deck, I of late, I’ll staunchly contend that I was Pepe Santana is an Ecuadorian- For more information, call (908) his poem, Maddie is a sixth gave what has since become known as right….claiming that those who voted born musician who plays more than 273-5550 or visit “Snowflake grade student at my Rodentia Whistle-Stop Speech. It for the Oscar winners were not really Waltz.” Cyril is Orange Avenue read: members of the Academy, but rather, two dozen native wind instruments, www.sageeldercare.org. fraudulent voters flown in in from Bad and has participated in major folk a seventh grade School in “Ich bin ein squirrel. Thus, when in PUBLIC NOTICE student at Holy Cranford the course of squirrel events it be- Foreign Backyards to diminish the festivals in the United States and comes self-evident that a backyard di- greatness of my picks. I mean, what’s Canada. He created and directs the UNION COUNTY BOARD Trinity Charles Rule, Interparochial son of Pamela and vided cannot stand, let it be known that the harm? It’s just the Oscars. It isn’t as Festival of the Andes at Waterloo OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS from here on in all squirrels, regardless if the future of Democracy itself was at Village in New Jersey, and is the Under the terms of the “Open Public School in Bruce Rule, for Westfield. Grace Kane his short story, of coat color, eyes, type of incisor and stake. founder and director of INKHAY Meetings Act P.L. 1975, C. 231, please be bushiness of tail, will be welcome to Here are the winners: (Quechua verb meaning “to tend the advised that the Fiscal Affairs Committee Grace Kane, Cyril Maliakal “nickel-and- of the Union County Board of Chosen traverse freely across these henceforth Best Picture: Moonlight. fire”), interpreters of traditional daughter of dimed.” Charles Best Director: Barry Jenkins, Moon- Freeholders will be hosting Special Meet- Debra and Bill Kane, for her poem, is a 12th grade borderless lands in the pursuit of tree music from the Andes Moun- ings on the 2017 Budget on the following climbing, running around like crazy light. tains of Bolivia, Peru, and Ec- dates: “A Dark student Westfield with no apparent direction, burying Best Actor: Tie…Casey Affleck, uador. Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 5:00 Night.” Grace High School in and unearthing nuts, and whatever else Manchester by the Sea and Denzel Since 1954, SAGE Eldercare has p.m. at the Galloping Hill Golf Course Club- is a ninth grade Westfield. isn’t prohibited by the Constitution of Washington, Fences. been helping make the communities house, 3 Golf Drive, Kenilworth, New Jer- student at The Ladies of the Backyard.” Best Actress: Isabelle Huppert, Elle. it serves amazing places to age. The sey 07033; and Union Catho- the WCW con- In reaction, the original Goldberger Best Supporting Actor: Michael Sh- organization provides a wide array of Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.at lic Regional gratulate the win- Squirrels, the ones claiming ancestry annon, Nocturnal Animals. the UC Administration Building, 6th Floor, High School in ning students and Best Supporting Actress: Viola information, support, and services 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New dating back to my purchase of the house, Jersey 07207; and Scotch Plains. their families on were miffed by my dictum. Thus they Davis, Fences. The winners the work they irrationally elected a new leader who Best Song: “Audition (The Fools PUBLIC NOTICE Monday, March 13, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. at the UC Vocational-Technical Schools, Ad- for Short Story submitted to this Charles Rule ran on the campaign slogan, “Promise Who Dream),” La La Land. BOROUGH OF GARWOOD ministration Building Board Room, 1776 Maddie Swanson are: contest and en- them anything, but give them Arpège,” Best Animated Feature Film: Moana. UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, New Jersey Best Foreign Language Film: Toni MUNICIPAL BUILDING Mahi courage the authors to continue writ- which actually still has a lot of political 07076. 403 SOUTH AVENUE Panjwani, daughter of Menka and ing. thinkers scratching their heads. Suf- Erdmann. GARWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07027 These meetings of the Fiscal Affairs fice it to note, he was mean and bad. Best Documentary Feature: I Am Committee are not Regular Meetings of RESOLUTION NO. 17-064 Now, it bears informing that much of Not Your Negro. the Board of Chosen Freeholders. No ac- what followed is uncertain in its de- Best Original Screenplay: 20th Cen- WHEREAS, the Council of the Borough tion will be taken. Members of the public Dreamcatcher Offers Youth tury Women. of Garwood has determined that there are invited to attend, though there will not tails, and will imminently be thoroughly exists a need for professional services in be a public comment portion. All times and investigated by a panel of independent Best Adapted Screenplay: Moon- connection with the proposed COAH Settle- dates are subject to change without notice. Summer Theatre Program chipmunks. But it’s definitely a con- light. ment to prepare Planning Conceptual James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk spiracy meant to undermine the peace, Best Original Score: La La Land. of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Sketches of various properties in the Bor- SUMMIT – Dreamcatcher Reper- special performance July 28 at 7 p.m.) tranquility and highminded principles Best Live Action Short Film: Silent ough of Garwood; and 1 T - 2/23/17, The Leader Fee: $29.58 Nights. WHEREAS, the said Governing Body tory Theatre, professional Theatre in at Dreamcatcher’s home at 120 Mor- that have long comprised the noble Best Animated Short Film: Pearl. has determined that such services are PUBLIC NOTICE Residence at the Oakes Center in Sum- ris Avenue in Summit. doctrine cherished and adhered to by professional services as defined in the my backyard’s fauna. Best Documentary Short Subject: TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS mit, will hold its Dreamcatcher Junior Applications for Dreamcatcher Jun- Local Public Contracts Law of the State of It is not known who exactly the cul- Joe’s Violin. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION summer theatre program for students ior and more information on the pro- New Jersey; and prits are. However, leaks far more seri- Best Film Editing: Moonlight. WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN aged 10 to 17 from July 10 through gram may be obtained by calling (908) Best Cinematography: Arrival. Law requires that a notice stating the na- that the Environmental Commission of the ous in nature than those that supplied July 28. Dreamcatcher’s program is a 514-9654, emailing my Oscar picks last year suggest that a Best Visual Effects: Doctor Strange. ture, duration, services and amount of Township of Scotch Plains has scheduled three-week theatre experience which [email protected] or visit each contract awarded as a professional meetings for the following date: March 1, splinter group of the Original Best Production Design: La La Land. services contract be printed once in the 2017. The meetings will begin at 7:30 p.m. combines training, in which students www.dreamcatcherrep.org. Goldberger Squirrels, known as the Best Makeup and Hairstyling: Star official newspaper of the municipality; and be held in Room 202 of the Scotch build skills and study with theatre pro- Gray Supremacists, fomented the Trek Beyond. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park Av- fessionals in a variety of subjects, with ADS PLACED IN treachery. Suspiciously, it’s this wing Best Costume Design: Jackie. by the Council of the Borough of Garwood: enue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. the opportunity for students to create Best Sound Editing: Arrival. 1. That the Mayor and Borough Clerk be In accordance with the requirements of THE LEADER/TIMES of the Original Squirrels most opposed and are hereby authorized and directed to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities and perform their own play. The pro- to an investigation. One chipmunk, Best Sound Mixing: La La Land. execute an agreement with Harbor Con- Act of 1990 (“ADA”), the Township of Scotch gram will be held Monday through BRING RESULTS speaking on the condition of anonym- sultants, Inc., 320 North Avenue East, Plains does not discriminate against quali- Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (with a ity, quite succinctly noted, “It’s all about Cranford, New Jersey 07016, for the provi- fied individuals with disabilities on the ba- Probitas Verus Honos sion of professional planning services. sis of disability in its services, programs, or the nuts. Follow the nuts.” 2. That said Contractor shall receive activities. Anyone who requires an auxil- Pineda Conservatory fees not to exceed $5,800.00, as indicated iary aid or service for effective communi- in the proposal dated February 14, 2017; cation, or a modification of policies or pro- and cedures to participate in a program, ser- MARCH 2017 3. That this contract is awarded without vice, or activity of Scotch Plains should June 26-July 22 Closed June 31-July 4 EVENTS AT THE WESTFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY competitive bidding as professional ser- contact Municipal Manager/Township of vices pursuant to the Local Public Con- Scotch Plains designated ADA Coordina- 550 East Broad Street, Westfield 908.789.4090 www.wmlnj.org tracts Law; and tor as soon as possible before the sched- Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30 am - 9:00 pm 4. That the Borough Clerk be and is uled event. Notifying the ADA coordinator A Summer Theater Training Program Friday & Saturday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Sundays Hours 1:00 - 5:00 pm hereby authorized and directed to main- at least 72 hours in advance will enable the With a Professional staff and Broadway Guest Artists tain this resolution and the professional Township to arrange for appropriate re- Programs for Adults services contract on file and available for sources. The ADA does not require the CENTER STAGE PROGRAM AND PRODUCTION 3/3 1:30 pm TGIF! Young @ Heart (video) public inspection in the Office of the Bor- Township of Scotch Plains to take any For students entering 9th Grade through high school. ough Clerk; and action that would fundamentally alter the 5. That the Borough Clerk is hereby nature of its programs or services, or im- 3/8 7:00 pm Rhythm ‘N Sound - Musical Review ‘40s to ‘80s authorized and directed to publish a copy pose an undue financial or administrative of this notice as required by law. burden. Complaints that a program, ser- 3/10 1:30 pm TGIF! “Koch” (video) I, Christina M Ariemma, Municipal Clerk vice, or activity of Scotch Plains is not of the Borough of Garwood hereby attest accessible to or inclusive of persons with 3/13 2 & 6:30 pm “Theeb” Foreign Film Arabic 100 minutes that this Resolution was adopted by the disabilities should be directed to Municipal Council of the Borough of Garwood on Manager/Township of Scotch Plains des- 3/14 10:00 am Coloring for Adults-Library provides materials February 14, 2017. ignated ADA Coordinator. The Trials & Tribulations of Life on Stage CHRISTINA M. ARIEMMA, BOZENA LACINA, A Musical Revue of Broadway’s Best Music Municipal Clerk Municipal Clerk 3/17 1:30 pm TGIF! “Eight Days a Week-The Touring Years” (Video) 1 T - 2/23/17, The Leader Fee: $47.94 1 T - 2/23/17, The Times Fee: $35.19 @ OffBroadway PLAYERS THEATER 3/18 1:30 pm Spring Gardening with Karen Camden in NYC. Classes in Mountainside, NJ. 3/21 6:30 pm Indian Cooking with Charu Jhalani AUDITION DATES : March 19 & 26 by appointment 3/22 7:00 pm Sit in the Corner & Be a Good Girl-Encountering the Suffragists

Classes Held from 9am -2:50PM 3/25 1:00 pm Music from China Ensemble Our Lady of Lourdes Church Mountainside PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN (Check website for sign up, eligibility info) (1 Block off of Rt. 22) Early drop off @ 8:30 available 3/2, 9, 16 10:00 am Strong as a Mother Fitness Class Other Programs: 3/3 3:45 pm Chess Club for Kids-must know how to move pieces Spotlight Theater for Grades 6-8 3/10, 17, 24, 31 10:00 am Playgroup for Babies 0-23 months (Parent/caregiver attends) Show: HOMEROOM 101 with NYC and NJ Performance Limited Enrollment 3/11 10:00 am Paws to Read-Library Dogs with Beginning Readers 3/14 6:30 pm Evening LEGO Club grades 1-5, no kindergartners Starlight Theater for Grades 2-5 SHOW: SEUSSICAL KIDS 3/21, 28 10:30 am 2’s on Thursday Storytime (Parent/caregiver attends) Performance at Our Lady of Lourdes 3/21, 28 1:00 pm Afternoon Fun for 4’s and 5’s Storytime 3/23, 30 10:30 am 3’s on Thursday Storytime (Parent/caregiver attends) SUMMER 2017 www.PINEDACONSERVATORY.com Page 20 Thursday, February 23, 2017 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS Rep. Theatre Presents Bye Bye Birdie SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch at a time when he’s at the top of the at Park Middle School and Jan Allen, Plains-Fanwood High School charts and drafted to the U.S. Army. SPFHS choral director, SPFHS Rep- (SPFHS) Repertory Theatre will Birdie’s manager and songwriter, ertory Theatre music director and present this year's production of Albert Peterson, and his longtime producer. The show has a large stage Red White & Que Brings Real Broadway's hit musical Bye Bye love, Rose Alvarez hatch a publicity crew and importantly, features a pit Birdie. Performances will be held on stunt to help sell Birdie’s new song, band as well. Friday, March 10; Saturday, March “One Last Kiss,” and save their busi- According to Mrs. Allen, "The staff Southern BBQ to Union County 11; Thursday, March 16; Friday, ness from going under. They arrange are very excited to present this classic March 17 and Saturday, March 18 at for Conrad Birdie to give “one last show, Bye Bye Birdie, to the local By LAUREN S. BARR becue sauces, but with no ability to on the board, the grand total to feed 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 12 at 2 kiss” on national television to Birdie community and beyond. The cast has Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times label them, I am afraid I can’t tell you our crew was less than going to the p.m. All shows take place at Scotch superfan Kim MacAfee, a teen from been working tirelessly to put together which one my favorite was, but they diner, or many other take-out options. Plains-Fanwood High School, 667 small-town Sweet Apple, Ohio, at a delightful on-stage performance, SCOTCH PLAINS – On the week- were all delightful. *** Westfield Road, Scotch Plains. Birdie’s farewell performance on the and all of the other off-stage compo- ends we do big family dinners with Surprisingly, Red White & Que Smokeshack This classic musical set in the late “Ed Sullivan Show.” When Birdie nents, with the commitment of many my mother-in-law so all seven grand- the children 2581 US-22, Scotch Plains 1950s features rock and roll star and his team arrive in wholesome other students, are coming together in children can wreck her house. And (who are strictly $$ Conrad Birdie, an Elvis Presley type, Sweet Apple everyone is abuzz, Kim's an equally exciting way." every weekend begins the conversa- of the Kraft per- boyfriend, Hugo, is quite jealous and Tickets may be purchased at tion of where the take-out will be suasion) loved both merriment and chaos ensue. BirdieSPFHS.BrownPaperTickets.com from this time. Tired of pizza, Chi- the mac & Musical Group to Play The cast features a total of 53 stu- and are $13 for students and seniors nese and deli – last weekend we ven- cheese, which dents, 15 of whom are seniors, and is and $15 for adults. Seniors with tured into the world of barbecue with had a rich cheese under the direction of Courtney “Gold Cards” may contact Kathleen the new location of Red, White & sauce. Fanwood Library Nemec, director of the SPFHS Rep- Sheehy at [email protected] Que Smokehouse in Scotch Plains. For sides the ertory Theatre, a fifth-grade teacher to arrange for their ticket. As someone who grew up spending adults had the Brisket FANWOOD – On Sunday, March most covered songwriters of the 20th summer vacations with family in Vir- vinegar cole- 5, The Christine Spero Group will century. Her work has been covered ginia, I can tell you, my hungry read- slaw, which while delicious, is unlike play the music of Laura Nyro at the by The Fifth Dimension, Blood Sweat ers, that this is the real deal. any coleslaw I’ve ever had before. Fanwood Memorial Library. In this and Tears and Peter, Paul and Mary. In the former home of Jimmy Buff’s It’s more of a cross between coleslaw heartfelt tribute, pianist and singer Well-known hits include: Stoned Soul on Route 22 near Bowcraft; this is the and a health salad from a Jewish deli. Christine Spero and her group will Picnic, Wedding Bell Blues, Eli’s second location for Red, White and The potato salad was a little over take you on an unforgettable journey Coming and Blowing Away. Que. Dan and Katie Misuraca started coated, but still good. If you like through some of Ms. Nyro’s most Ms. Spero was a teenager when she their first restaurant in Kearny after spicy, give the collard greens a try. memorable songs. first heard Ms. Nyro’s music and she Dan had served our country in the We were there before the official In the sixties and seventies, singer/ continues to be inspired by the Marines. grand opening, and they clearly had a songwriter Laura Nyro created music songwriter’s work. The Christine I recommend that you go earlier in few kinks to work out, but I’m sure that blended jazz, R&B, rock and Spero Group expands on Ms. Nyro’s the day, as they smoke their meats they will. While each item looks pricey blues. Ms. Nyro remains one of the work while remaining faithful to her overnight and so daily supply is lim- original artistry. ited. Sadly, I didn’t get to try the The Fanwood library is pleased to jalepeno and cheese corn bread. But offer Spero Plays Nero as part of its we were able to get our hands on Historical Gastronomist to First Sundays series. These free family brisket, smoked chicken and smoked programs run the first Sunday of each buffalo wings along with a sampling month and are sponsored by the Friends of sides. Present at Fanwood Library of the Fanwood Memorial Library. The beef and chicken are smoked For more information and regis- to perfection, and each order is indi- FANWOOD – Sarah Lohman dis- America based on long-forgotten reci- tration for this program visit vidually carved, so be prepared to cusses her new book Eight Flavors: pes and explains how eight flavors www.fanwoodlibary.org or call (908) wait for your take-out. The wings are The Untold Story of American Cuisine changed the way we eat. Ms. Lohman 322-6400. out of this world, with a perfect blend on Sunday, February 26 at 2 p.m. at the is a “historical gastronomist,” which of smoke and spice. We also brought Fanwood Memorial Library. Her book means she re-creates historical recipes HELLO BIRDIE...The cast of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Reperatory home several of the homemade bar- offers a unique culinary history of to connect with the past. www.goleader.com Theater rehearse for their upcoming production of Bye Bye Birdie.

MUSIC DIRECTOR DAVID WROE

and La Traviatapresent by GIUSEPPE VERDI

Jessica Sandidge Violetta Cody Austin Alfredo Louis Otey Germont David Wroe Conductor Maria Todaro Stage Director and Designer Saturday, March 4 at 7pm The Presbyterian Church, Westfi eld

Sunday, March 5 at 3pm The Concert Hall, Drew University, Madison

TICKETS $26-$76 | students $15 www.njfestivalorchestra.org • 908 232 9400

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COMPOSTO CAPTURES 106-LB CROWN & ‘OW’ AWARD, JACK MILLER WINS CROWN AT 195 Blue Devils Place Strong 2nd in Dist. 15 Mat Tournament

By DAVID B. CORBIN tournament and to place a strong arm bar stack in 1:30 then went to tilts and another nearfall to carry nelson. Then after quickly putting second with 172 points behind work on Gabe Leo (RP) utilizing an a 14-2 lead into the second pe- Akel Manza (S) to rest in 56 sec- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the North Hunterdon Lions, who assortment of tilts, including a single riod, which only lasted another onds with an under hook half nelson, Blue Devil freshman CJ totaled 193.5 and boasted six grapevine, chin hook, to claim an 21 seconds when he pinned Miller was ready to face Yousef Composto left a huge impression champions. 11-2 major decision and a trip to the Robinson with a very tight double Abbas (NH) for the title. on fans and coaches in his 106-lb Roselle Park (RP) placed third championship. arm bar stack. After a scoreless first period, championship bout with North with a 167.5 total, had four cham- “Both of my takedowns were “At the end of the regular sea- Abbas chose “down” in the sec- Hunterdon Lion Connor Robinson pions and advanced nine wres- on defense. I would have liked it son, I worked with the coaches ond period with hopes of getting and earned the Outstanding Wres- tlers. Irvington (I) placed fourth to be more offensive on my shots on how to get the pin more and first points in case the bout would tler Award for his performance at at 115, followed by Somerville but I never got the opportunity put him on his back. So we run it eventually push to overtime. Miller the District 15 Wrestling Tourna- (S) at 71.5, Ridge (R — 1 champ) to go in close. I knew I had to get to his ear then put him over,” had other ideas, however, and ment in Westfield on February at 70, Carteret (C — 1 champ) a lead in the first. I was up 4-0 so Composto explained with his controlled Abbas throughout the 18. Team wise the Blue Devils with 63, and Bernards (B) and I chose ‘top’ and I got a fishhook stack maneuver. entire period. In the third period, also impressed with two champi- Metuchen (M) with 18 each. tilt,” Composto said. As to his missed takedown and Miller quickly reversed Abbas and ons, four seconds and three thirds Composto, seeded second, pinned But Composto saved his best to quick recovery, Composto said, punished him from the top again to advance nine to the region Michel Wolfeneger (I) with a double last against Robinson. After be- “I went for a high crotch and he to seize a 2-0 victory. ing a bit hasty and falling victim kind of threw me over. I rolled “I felt good out there. I should to a counter takedown, Composto right through. I snapped him have opened up more on my feet See & Subscribe at quickly escaped and added a down and got him right away.” but on top and bottom, I think I BallyhooBallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo takedown and a double arm bar Seeded first at 195-lbs, Blue Devil dominated him. I was looking for stack nearfall. He added two more Jack Miller began his quest for a my hammer pin but it just wasn’t Submit commentary and items for publishing. title by pinning Nashwan Brooks (I) there. He was clamping down, so Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste in 2:43 with a tight waist/half CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, February 23, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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I rode him with a one-on-one and reversal to prevail, 4-2. trip to the final to face Abel Crespo Sophomore Jordan Simpson 152: — Marra (NH) d Mastronardi (B) 10-4 hammer series,” Miller described. Blue Devil Tim Miller, who re- (RP). After a scoreless first pe- won his first bout at 145-lbs by 160: — Luberto (NH) d Miller (W) 8-4 “I feel good on top. I am wrestling ceived a first round bye at 160- riod, Crespo escaped in the sec- pinning Josh Connolly (RP) with 170: — Crespo (RP) d Reese (W) 3-1 SV with our 220-pounder in the room, lbs, wasted little time pinning ond then Reese escaped in the a hammerlock/half in 1:07. After 182: — Bianchi (R) d Lassiter (I) 2-1 TB 195: — Miller (W) d Abbas (NH) 2-0 so these kids feel kind of light.” Emmanuel Omokha (C) with an third to force overtime. Reese losing to Clerson Xavier in the 220: — Khan (C) d Ricca (W) 7-2 Blue Devil Zach Rabinowitz, af- ankle pick takedown-to-cradle in dove for a double-leg tackle but semis, Simpson also earned his Hwt: — Tordik (NH) d Pidgeon (S) 4-1 ter putting Jayson Rosales (S) in 47 seconds. His win automati- Crespo responded with a defen- trip to the regions when he pinned 106: — Composto (W) p Robinson dire straits with a guillotine nearfall cally qualified him for the region sive spin to win 3-1. Jacob Vega (C) in 4:57, again (NH) 2:21 decided to pin him in 3:33 with a tournament. Blue Devil Phil Ricca received a with a hammer/half nelson. 113: — Montgomery (RP) md Laggini walkover tight waist/half nelson “It’s a big deal for me. Obvi- first round bye at 220-lbs then Tucker Kirchberger (NH) won the (S)10-0 in the 120-lb quarterfinal. In his ously I am excited. I saw him tallied four takedowns, a nearfall title when he pinned Xavier in 49 120: — Mejia (RP) d Rabinowitz (W) 4-2 semifinal bout, Rabinowitz wrestle before. I watched his and a reversal to defeat Jake seconds with a cradle. THIRD PLACE: warmed up with another guillo- match. I saw he was standing Hendershot (R), 12-6, to advance Josh Mejia (RP) defeated Mike 106: — Gabe Leo (RP) p Arun Chezian tine but later decided to cut it with his legs straight, head down, to the championship bout to face Wilson, 6-0, for the 126-lb crown, (M) 3:49 short to pin Brisner Xavier (I) in so I knew the front head was 30-1 Farhan Khan (C), who exer- Andrew Grapas (NH) beat Tyler 113: — Hoerle (W) p Ashman (I) 3:03 3:30 with an arm bar/half nelson going to be there. As soon as I cised three takedowns and an Leeds (S), 7-2, at 132-lbs and 120: — Xavier (I) p Gerald Lorino (R) 1:05 126: — Silber (W) p Kwok (M) 5:11 to advance to the final. got it, he tried to stand up, so I escape to with the title, 7-2. Will Hughes (NH) beat Elvin 132: — Dylan Camilo (RP) d Jeff John- “I had a mindset that I wanted knew it [ankle pick] was there.” Seeded fourth at 113-lbs, Blue Guerrero (RP), 8-1, at 138-lbs. Paul (I) 10-3 to dominate that match because Miller said. Devil freshman Luke Hoerle Cole Marra (NH) beat Alex 138: — Jake Stein (R) dPete Dumerand we have a chance to win the Miller’s next bout would be for pinned Will Kauffman (B) in 2:21 Mastronardi (B), 10-4, for the (I) 9-5 team tournament. I wanted to the 160-lb championship against to face top-seeded and eventual 152-lb crown, Nolan Bianchi (R) 145: — Simpson (W) p Vega (C) 4:57 put a lot of team points on the Nick Luberto (NH), who recorded winner Mark Montgomery (RP). won via 2-1 tiebreaker over 152: — Perez (RP) md Dente 13-1 board and I was glad to do that three takedowns, an escape and After losing 5-0, Hoerle earned Tyhmir Lassiter (I) at 182-lbs 160: — Omakha (C) md Rich Norman for my team. I went to the guil- a penalty point to top Miller, 8-4, his trip to the regions when he and undefeated 25-0 Charles (I) 15-4 170: — Jerwin Martilus (I) p Fern 2:24 lotine then went right to the half. for the title. pinned Terrell Ashman (I) with a Tordik (NH) beat Jacob Pidgeon 182: — Demetrius Ruiz (C) d Devin I took my time, kept inching him Blue Devil Isaiah Reese, seeded cradle in 3:03. At 126-lbs, fresh- (S) at 285-llbs. Hilburn RP 5-2 forward and ended up pinning 1 at 170-lbs, received a bye then man Jeremy Silber beat Chris Love CHAMPIONSHIP: 195: — Vince Figueredo (RP) d Hamza him,” Rabinowitz explained. had a battle on his hands with (R), 2-0, then lost by fall to Josh 126: — Mejia (RP) d Wilson (NH) 6-0 (S) 17-10 In Rabinowitz’s 120-lb title Kevin Fern (R) but prevailed with Mejia, the eventual champ, in the 132: — Gapas (NH) d Leeds (S) 7-2 220: — Hendershot (R) d Jake bout, Jon Mejia (RP) recorded an a double-leg lift takedown in over- semis. Silber regrouped and 138: — Hughes (NH) d Guerrero (RP) 8-1 Dabrowski (S) 7-6 arm drag takedown and a switch time to earn a 6-4 victory and a pinned Chris Kwok (M) in 5:11. 145: — Kirchberger (NH) p Xavier (I) :49 Hwt: — Carl Napoloen (I) d Dave Pierre (C) 7-3 Page S-3 Thursday, February 23, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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** Westfield Blue Devils Place Second at District 15 Wrestling Tournament ** Page S-4 Thursday, February 23, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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** Westfield Blue Devils Place Second at District 15 Wrestling Tournament ** Page S-5 Thursday, February 23, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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** Westfield Blue Devils Place Second at District 15 Wrestling Tournament **

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* Raiders Place Third at District 13 Mat Tournament * – photos by Bob Berwick

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WF Lady Blue Devils Overwhelm Kent Place Dragons in UCT Hoops, 47-24 Page S-11 Thursday, February 23, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Rahway Cagers ‘Weave’ Past Blue Devil Boys in UCT Second Round, 73-48

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Rahway Cagers ‘Weave’ Past Blue Devil Boys in UCT Second Round, 73-48

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Rahway Cagers ‘Weave’ Past Blue Devil Boys in UCT Second Round, 73-48 Page S-15 Thursday, February 23, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Garwood School Board Discusses Testing of Lincoln School Water

By BETSEY BURGDORF mately 10 days. Mr. Spera said The results of the testing will be Specially Written for The Westfield Leader that Lincoln School has two wa- posted within 24 hours of receipt ter sources, one on Walnut Street and a letter will be sent to all GARWOOD — At the Tuesday and a newer source on Second parents with the results. night meeting of the Garwood Avenue. BOE President Christine Board of Education (BOE), an Mr. Spera noted that some of Guerriero reported on an inci- update on the mandatory testing the newer water pipes at the dent that happened at Arthur L. of Lincoln School water was school are copper and areas that Johnson High School in Clark in- heard, walkie-talkies for teach- have been repaired are galva- volving the Plainfield High School ers were discussed and students nized and “some of it is a best girls’ basketball team. Ms. in the Honor Society were recog- guess.” Lead in the water is a Guerriero said that during a girls’ nized. concern, and some of the older basketball game between ALJ and Garwood BOE Supervisor of pipes could “spawn some prob- Plainfield, the away team was Buildings and Grounds Thomas lems,” he said. Any water station given a classroom to use as a Spera told the board that 30 that comes back with issues will locker room. In the classroom, water stations were tested at be taken out of service. puppets that were being created Lincoln School on February 17. “Hopefully, I can come back were on display in various states Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader He said that the lab company next month and say we are all of completion. The girls on the FAMILY TIME...This family enjoys the unseaonably warm weather Sunday at took samples and that full results good,” Mr. Spera said. “If not, Plainfield basketball team felt that Mohawk Park in Cranford. should be available in approxi- then at least we have a plan.” a puppet of Lebron James that had a string tied around its neck to keep it from falling off the rack Hist. Preservation Advisory was being used to intimidate them. The incident is under in- vestigation by the Union County Prosecutor’s Office. Board Completes Inventory BOE member Tracey Roland an- CRANFORD — This past De- and development, a comprehen- nounced that the Education Fund cember, the Cranford Historic sive review of existing cultural of Garwood (EFG) will hold a Preservation Advisory Board resources surveys, National Reg- fundraiser on Wednesday, March (HPAB) completed an inventory ister listings and other documen- 15, at Rosie’s Wine Bar from 7 to of historical resources in tation, current status updates 9 p.m. The event will feature Cranford, a 980-page report with for existing resources, and rec- wine tasting and appetizers. Tick- descriptions, maps and support- ommendations for future survey ets are $30, of which half will go ing materials detailing many of activity. directly to the EFG. Tickets to the the significant buildings and other HPAB member Kinney Clark, event are available at the main assets throughout town. who compiled the inventory, office, as well as at the door the This is the first phase of a noted that it follows the United night of the event. planned comprehensive survey, States Department of Interior Board member Susan Groning and it includes resources identi- guidelines and provides a valu- reported that the Building and fied in studies done by various able document for use by the Grounds Committee suggested government and private organi- township. He stated that while the purchase of walkie-talkies zations over the years. “Phase I HPAB has been working on a for teachers to use when off site. Cranford Historic Resources Sur- variety of identification and des- She also reported that the park- vey: Review of Existing Docu- ignation efforts over the last sev- ing lot on 2nd Avenue is slated mentation, Baseline Inventory, eral years, this comprehensive for repair and an updated quote Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader and Survey Updates” includes an approach to assessing historic ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE...Bruce Paterson, center, of Garwood, asks the will be obtained since the quote overview of Cranford’s history resources in Cranford will help Westfield council to form an alliance with other municipalities in the county to of $33,000-$35,000 was pre- develop an objective basis for request the county develop a grant to aid in funding the costs for revaluations the sented to the BOE last year. decision-making and help estab- state has imposed. Seated are Westfield Town Administrator Jim Gildea, left, “I think walkie-talkies are a Probitas Verus Honos lish a community vision for how and Attorney Russell Finestein. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-16 Thursday, February 23, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Hist. Preservation Adv. Bd. Completes Inventory best to incorporate historic re- HPAB also provided comments be popular and is available down- sources into the development of on Cranford’s historic resources town and on the HPAB website. Cranford. He also said a compre- for the Rahway River Flood Risk On November 2, HPAB was hon- hensive historic resources docu- Management Project to the Army ored by the Cranford Chamber of ment can also support design Corps. of Engineers and to New Commerce with their Pride in guidelines and style guides. Jersey, and also met with a state Cranford Award. HPAB was cited Highlights of the inventory were representative about flood el- for “commitment to safeguard- presented to the Township Com- evation guidelines. HPAB also ing treasures of the past for the mittee, and copies were distrib- commented to the Township benefit of future generations,” uted to township officials and Committee on various topics, particularly in saving the Flint committees. The inventory is especially the master plan and Faience fireplace from the available to the public at the the demolition of the Trolley Roosevelt School, producing the Cranford Library and at the town- Building. “History” DVD, sponsoring an or- ship administrator’s office in the HPAB’s “Cranford’s History and dinance to establish a procedure municipal building. Architecture – A Journey Through to designate historic sites and The inventory was one of HPAB’s Time” DVD continues to be avail- districts, and designating the many accomplishments in 2016, able in several stores in down- Crane-Phillips House and the furthering its mission of aiding in town Cranford and online on the Droescher’s Mill as Cranford His- the preservation of Cranford’s HPAB website, torical Sites. architectural heritage through www.preservecranford.com, for For more information about documentation of significant $15. Copies of the DVD were Cranford history and HPAB ac- Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader structures, education of the pub- donated to the library and al- tivities, visit HPAB’s website HONOR SOCIETY...Students are acknowledged for earning straight A's at the lic as to the value of preserva- most 100 people attended a free (www.preservecranford.com) Garwood Board of Education meeting on Tuesday night. Superintendent Teresa tion, and advice to the township showing of the “History” at the and HPAB’s Facebook page. Quigley and BOE President Christine Guerriero present students with a certifi- on laws and activities impacting Community Center in May. Members of HPAB for 2016 cate for their achievement. preservation. HPAB is a Town- HPAB’s map of Cranford that is were: Vic Bary, Kinney Clark, Bill ship Committee established by color-coded with the years King, Michael Mason, Maureen an ordinance in 1993. houses were built continues to McDougall, Pria McNeil (student member), Ron Meeks, Teresa GW Bd. Discusses School Water Montani, Julie Murphy, Nancy Price, Stephen Price. Loretta good idea,” Superintendent know if I want my teachers hav- Smith, and Maureen Strazdon Teresa Quigley said. ing their picture on the website.” (chairwoman). Carolyn Youngs, Superintendent Quigley said “It is just a suggestion,” Ms. a long-time member of the board, that the district had its first snow Patterson said. “Not to panic.” resigned in August because she day last Thursday, which pushed In other news, Honor Society moved out of the area. Patrick back the celebration of the 100th students were recognized by the Giblin served as Township Com- day of school. She announced BOE for earning straight A’s. Each mittee liaison. that Valentine’s Day also was student was called up individu- HPAB meets every month on celebrated last week. “It was just ally to receive a certificate from the fourth Thursday at the Com- one big party here at Lincoln Superintendent Quigley and Ms. munity Center. All are invited to School,” she said. Guerriero. attend. Board member Kathleen “It’s nice to see students want- Patterson asked the board about ing to come to school and do a Reading is Good For You adding teachers’ photos to the great job,” Ms. Guerriero said. BOE website. “I saw the BOE “Congratulations, students!” members and their little blurbs The board unanimously ap- and I thought it would be nice to proved the donation of sound have the teachers,” she said. Ms. system equipment from John Patterson said that adding pho- Malcolm. The system will be used tos of the teachers to the website at Field Day and other outdoor could help familiarize parents with events. the staff. The next meeting of the BOE “I will get back to you on that,” will be held on Monday, March Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Superintendent Quigley said. “We 20, at 7:30 p.m., at Lincoln OUT FOR A RIDE...A family enjoys the warm temperatures by walking their goleader.com/subscribe live in a very interesting time. It School, located at 400 Second bikes across the foot bridge at Nomahegan Park in Cranford on Saturday. is an unsafe world, and I don’t Avenue. Page S-17 Thursday, February 23, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Program to Recall Wednesday Morning Club U.S. Entry in WWI CRANFORD — The Union County Slates Various Activities Historical Society will observe the 100th anniversary of the CRANFORD — The Wednesday which services individuals with United States’ entry into World Morning Club is getting ready for traumatic brain injuries. The War I, which became known as Spring. At its business meeting Gallery and boutique is a voca- “The Great War,” with a program on Wednesday, March 1, the club tional training program to help featuring the music and songs will host the organizing humorist people with disabilities to get that helped to support the war and author of “Keep This Toss back into the work force. Mem- effort “over there.” That,” Jamie Novak. Ms. Novak bers are asked to meet at the Pianist and musicologist Dean has appeared on HGTV and QVC gallery at 11 a.m. for their visit. Poulsen will present and perform and as a blogger for Martha The phone number is (908) 232- the popular songs of the era in Stewart’s Whole Living. 1895. their historical context at home Attendees will learn how to The Wednesday Morning Club and abroad. clean closets and how to make welcomes interested women from This program will take place on piles of paperwork disappear as Cranford and the surrounding Sunday, March 5, at 2 p.m., at Ms. Novak shares tips to make communities. Membership Chair- the Hanson House, located at 38 spring cleaning a breeze. The person Sue Driscoll is available Springfield Avenue, Cranford. All meeting will begin at 10 a.m. at at (908) 232-6725 to answer Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader are welcome and refreshments GLOWING WITH PRIDE...A “Glow Yoga” event was held Friday night at the Cranford Community Center, any questions about the club. will be served after the meeting. Bella Organici Meditation Spa in Cranford. An upcoming Glow Yoga event will located at 220 Walnut Avenue, benefit Cranford High School Project Graduation. Cranford. Everyone is welcome. The club’s Literature Depart- Art Scholar to Speak On ment will meet at the home of Dot Conheeney on Monday, Feb- Trinity Episcopal Reveals ruary 27, at 1 p.m. Ms. ‘Good Impressionism’ Conheeney will lead the group in a discussion of the book “Capital CRANFORD — Michael Norris, This marks his fourth visit to the Ash Wednesday Services Dames” by Cokie Roberts. This Ph.D. will present a lecture/slide Cranford Community Center, book tells the story of the women show entitled “Making a Good where he also has lectured on CRANFORD — The Trinity Epis- the church through penitence of Washington, D.C. during the Impressionism” on Wednesday, ancient seafaring, the ancient copal Church invites everyone to and forgiveness. It serves as a Civil War in the years 1848 to March 1, at 7:30 p.m. This event Olympic Games and the history come for Ash Wednesday ser- reminder to all Christians of the 1868. The Literature Department will be held at the Cranford Com- of Santa Claus. vices at noon and 7 p.m. on need to continually renew their will meet again on Monday, March munity Center, located at 220 Admission to the program is March 1. Trinity is located at 119 faith and repentance. The litur- 27, at 1 p.m., at the home of Sue Walnut Avenue. free and all are welcome. The Forest Avenue, Cranford. gical changes in Lent are qui- Driscoll. Ms. Driscoll will lead a During the program, Mr. Norris Friends of the Cranford Public Ash Wednesday is the first day eter, more meditative services, discussion of Anna Quinlan’s will explain how French Impres- Library will sponsor this program. of Lent. The name comes from purple vestments, veiled novel “Miller’s Valley” at that sionist painters, rebelling against To see other upcoming programs the practice of placing (or impos- crosses and less ornate altar gathering. an ancient state system of art sponsored by the Friends of the ing) a cross of ashes on the pieces. The Public Affairs Department training, created new images Library, visit cranfordlibrary.org forehead of Christians as a sign Trinity Episcopal Church is a will hold a planning meeting Tues- quivering with energy and emo- and click on Calendar. of their mortality and penitence. family church that has been serv- day, March 14, at the home of tion as evidenced by art from the Lent is the liturgical season of 40 ing area families since 1872. Sun- Dot Conheeney. The group will Metropolitan Museum of Art, the days of penitence and fasting. day services at 8 a.m. and 10 share lunch and plan the Princeton University Art Museum Reading is Good For You Sundays, the Sabbath day, are a.m. are celebrated by the Rev- department’s events for the year and the Zimmerli Art Museum at not part of the Lenten fasting erend Andy Kruger, Trinity’s ahead. Attendees are asked to Rutgers. days. Christians are invited “to Priest-in-Charge. For more in- bring a sandwich. Mr. Norris received his Bach- observe a Holy Lent by self-ex- formation, call (908) 276-4047 The American Arts and Crafts elor of Arts degree in Classics amination and repentance by or visit trinitycranford.org/. Department will visit Gallery U from the University of California prayer, fasting and self-denial, Trinity also provides Trinity Boutique at 439 South Avenue at San Diego and his Master of and by reading and meditating Episcopal Day School (TEDS), a West, Westfield, on Tuesday, Arts degree in Classics and Ph.D. on God’s Holy Word.” state licensed facility, serving March 21. Gallery U is an art in Art History from the University Historically, Lent was a time children from age 2½ through gallery and a shop boutique fea- of California at Santa Barbara. converts were prepared for Holy kindergarten. For information turing local, emerging and es- He spent 20 years at the Clois- Baptism or for reconciling those about TEDS, call (908) 276-2881 tablished artists. It is part of ters Museum and the Metropoli- who had been separated from or visit tedscranford.org. Universal Institute Rehabilitation, tan Museum of Art in New York. goleader.com/subscribe Page S-18 Thursday, February 23, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Local Letters to the Editor Sudden Death of Joe Dugandzic Reading is Good For You And Thoughts of My Teachers In the January 12 Westfield work under the benevolent au- Any Official Statement or Position Leader, I read the sad story about thority of intelligent, creative, pro- the death of a beloved contempo- gressive teachers like Mrs. Lausten From Westfield Historical Society? rary Cranford High School English and Mr. Roberts and Mrs. Ming. teacher named Joe Dugandzic. I plan to move back to my I have been impatiently await- House my wife especially has The teacher’s popularity brought hometown, Cranford, N.J. ing each week’s paper to read seen the positive impact a well- back happy memories of three of any news regarding the proposed preserved local history can have my high school teachers - Mrs. Martha McLoughlin demolition of the house at 1480 on the community. Doris Lausten, Mr. Edward Rob- Lakewood, N.J. goleader.com/subscribe Broad Street, Westfield, but have I also recognize that the land erts, and Mrs. Jeanette Ming. Mrs. seen none for the past several owner has rights and expecta- Lausten, who taught gifted and weeks. Has The Leader learned tions. I would simply submit that talented classes which included – Local Obituaries – anything? Also, have you heard neither he nor a prospective buyer teens with speech handicaps, mild of any official statement or posi- would have anything to lose by to moderate emotional problems, tion from the Westfield Historical allowing a site investigation and social maladjustments, and hale Lane Keller Kalkstein, Beloved Society? My greatest fear is not retrieval whose sole purpose would and hearty kids from other coun- one of over population, traffic be to save historical artifacts. tries who needed to adjust to snarls or bad zoning, but rather Lastly, do you know of any American teen social mores, and Mother and Grandmother, 78 one of lost local, national and county or state involvement? Are independent-minded kids who Lane Keller Kalkstein, 78, of playing golf with her husband natural history. there any laws, I wonder, which liked to do their own thing, was an Basking Ridge and formerly of and friends, as well as participat- The specific area was used by stipulate government involve- understanding, sophisticated lady Cranford and Garwood, N.J., ing in bridge tournaments. Lane the Native Americans 100 years ment in a case where private who resembled Auntie Mame and passed away peacefully on Thurs- was most passionate about her before an Englishman ever set development would destroy 400 she was glad we kids liked to read day, February 9, grandchildren, whom foot in New Jersey. There is evi- years of the public’s history? Psychology Today. 2017, at Fellowship she loved spending dence that the spot may have I would hope they, and our Mr. Roberts taught College Prep Village Retirement time with, attending been a stop along the way for public, would take a more fer- English and Film classes which Community in Bask- their events, watch- Dutch traders, who were them- vent interest in preserving what were always interesting. He was a ing Ridge. A memo- ing football and con- selves following the Minisink trail. little of our history remains. member of Mensa like me. Mrs. rial service and lun- sistently besting British troops harried the Downer Ming was a brilliant art teacher cheon was held for them at Scrabble! family living at the house and Max Blanton Garwood who supported my interest in art- friends and family at She is preceded in Continental troops set up a maga- ist Toulouse Lautrec and his paint- Fellowship Village on death by her parents, zine, or ammunition storage, not ings of dancers and singers at the Wednesday, Febru- her husband, James, but a few hundred yards away. Probitas Verus Honos Moulon Rouge. My Cranford peers ary 22, 2017, at 11 and a daughter, Su- If the town is to allow the sale and I were lucky baby boomers to a.m. A private burial san Lane Kalkstein. and destruction of this incredible was held at Fairview Lane is survived by piece of our history I believe we Cranford PD to Hold Citizens’ Pol. Academy Cemetery in her son, Joseph should be given the opportunity Westfield, N.J. Kalkstein of to conduct archaeological re- CRANFORD — The Cranford Po- two hours long and have been Born in Clearfield, Charlottesville, Va.; search at the site before any lice Department will be holding tentatively scheduled to meet Pa., to Alton Robert Lane Keller Kalkstein her daughter, Jamie demolition is done. the seventh session of the Citi- Wednesday evenings beginning and Inez Keller on Leiss of Far Hills; five I know of organizations, metal zens’ Police Academy in March. on March 15 and ending in mid August 18, 1938, Lane gradu- grandchildren, Kristina Kalkstein detectorists and individuals, The Citizens’ Academy is part of June. ated from Curwensville High of West Windsor, Theodore Polito myself included, who are histori- the ongoing effort for the Cranford To download an application, School and attended Lycoming and Samuel Polito of Far Hills, ans by trade and who have ar- Police Department and the com- please visit the Cranford Police College before marrying James Ryan Kalkstein of Basking Ridge chaeological experience, who munity to work together and Department website at Kalkstein in 1959. Residing in and Avery Leiss of Far Hills; a would willingly provide this ser- develop a lasting relationship. www.cranford.com/police/ and Pittsburgh, Pa. for many years, brother, Robert Keller of Alden, vice free of charge. Applicants must be at least 21 look under the forms tab. Appli- Lane was a lifelong Steelers fan, N.Y., and two sisters, Lynda Riedel I was born and raised in years of age and either live in or cations must be received by Fri- even after moving to New Jersey of Naples, Fla. and Linda Sanders Westfield and after we left the work in Cranford. Academy stu- day, September 8. Instructions in the early 1970s. She loved of Eldorado, Kan. Army my wife and I moved back dents will receive classroom lec- on how to submit the applica- watching NFL and Penn State In lieu of flowers, memorial to the area in 2015. My wife is a tures and hands-on demonstra- tions are on the application. football games, as well as any donations may be made to The volunteer at the Miller-Cory tions in many areas of interest, For more information, please golf tournament she could find. Visiting Nurse Association of House and I have done research including computer crimes, nar- contact Detective Lieutenant A mother and homemaker, Lane Somerset Hills Hospice Care, for the Historical Society. Through cotic enforcement, traffic stops, Stephen Wilde at (908) 709-7358 was also a member of the Roselle Basking Ridge, N.J. 07920. her weekends at the Miller-Cory and juvenile laws. Classes are or [email protected]. Golf Club, where she enjoyed February 23, 2017 Page S-19 Thursday, February 23, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Brunton, 48, of Cranford was enues on a report of an erratic Cranford High School arrested and charged with driv- driver. A 2010 Honda was ing while intoxicated (DWI) after stopped at the intersection of police responded to the area of Centennial Avenue and Elm CRANFORD East North and Springfield Av- Street for a lane violation. Fol- Presents The Secret Garden Monday, February 6, Anthony enues on a report of an erratic lowing an investigation at the CRANFORD – Cranford High Production are: Lili Rebelo as Faraone, 29, of Mountainside and motorist. Police conducted a scene, police determined that School announced their spring Mary Lennox, Noah Wohlsen as Victor Troiano, Jr., 26, of South motor vehicle stop of a 1999 the driver, Mayer, was driving production of The Secret Garden Archibald Craven, Maggie Plainfield were arrested on Dodge, and following an investi- while intoxicated. Furthermore, by Marsha Norman and Lucy Manhardt as Lily Craven, Tom charges of possession of a con- gation at the scene, determined police located marijuana inside Simon. The production is slated Dineen as Neville Craven, Jordan trolled dangerous substance that the driver, Brunton, was the vehicle. Mayer was processed for Friday and Saturday, March 3 Burd as Martha, Andrew Gordon (CDS), identified as cocaine and driving while intoxicated. Brunton and released pending a Munici- and 4 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, as Dickon, Max Wisnefski as Colin heroin, and possession of para- was processed and released to a pal Court appearance. Addition- March 5 at 2 p.m. Tickets are Craven, Niamh O’Donovan as phernalia after a 2014 Honda family member pending a Mu- ally, he was issued motor vehicle $15, all seats reserved seating Mrs. Medlock, Brenden Scalea as was stopped at the intersection nicipal Court appearance. He was summonses for careless driving, and available online at https:// Ben Weatherstaff, Haley of Arlington Road and East North issued motor vehicle summonses failure to maintain lane and pos- chs.booktix.com/ Baranowski as Mrs. Winthrop, Avenue for a seatbelt violation. for reckless driving, failure to sessing a CDS in a motor vehicle. Student rush tickets will be avail- Charlie Bernstein as Albert Lenox, Following an investigation at the exhibit documents, obstructing Thursday, February 9, Kenneth able at the door for $10. Senior Pria McNeill as the Fakir, Mikayla scene, police located heroin in traffic, failure to use directional Matysek, 62, of Mountainside was Citizens are invited to attend the Herz as Ayah, Alex Whitmore as possession of a passenger, signal and failure to maintain arrested and charged with DWI dress rehearsal on Thursday, Lieutenant Shaw, Matthew Troiano. Additionally, police lo- lane. after a 1996 Buick was stopped March 2 at 7:30 p.m. The Cranford Mallick as Lieutenant Wright, cated cocaine on the driver, Wednesday, February 8, Collin at the intersection of West North High School auditorium is located Bobby Morris as Major Holmes, Faraone. Troiano and Faraone Mayer, 27, of Cranford was ar- and West Lincoln Avenues for a at 201 West End Place, Cranford. Katrina Wischusen as Claire were processed and released rested on charges of possession seatbelt violation. Following an The Secret Garden is a musical Holmes, Kelly McMahon as Alice, pending an appearance in Supe- of less than 50 grams of sus- investigation at the scene, police adaptation of the classic Garrett Kennedy as Major Shelley rior Court. Both were issued pected marijuana, possession of determined that the driver, children’s story by Frances and Erica Moreno as Mrs. Shelley. motor vehicle summonses for paraphernalia and DWI after po- Matysek, was driving while in- Hodgson Burnett. The musical Members of the Ensemble in- failing to wear seatbelts. lice responded to the area of toxicated. Matysek was pro- tells the story of Mary Lennox, clude: Rose Michetti, Madeline Tuesday, February 7, Robert Centennial and East Lincoln Av- cessed and released pending a orphaned in India and sent to Simone, Eilidh Brady, McKenna Municipal Court appearance. Ad- England to live with her widower Flynn, Julia Saginario, Kaitlin ditionally, he was issued motor uncle whom she’s never met. Young and Jacob Adams. vehicle summonses for careless Her uncle is a recluse – tor- driving, failure to wear a seatbelt mented by insecurities over his Book Sale on Tap and failure to exhibit documents. physical impairments, plagued by fears that he has passed those At Cranford Library Cranford Rec. Plans limitations on to his fragile son, CRANFORD — The Friends of and constantly haunted by the Cranford Public Library invite Spring Registration dreams of his late wife. Feeling the public to visit its used book CRANFORD — The Cranford abandoned and alone, Mary is sale in the Friendly Book Cellar at Recreation and Parks Department befriended by the manor staff the library. has announced that registration who encourage her to find solace Sale dates are Wednesday, for its Spring 2017 programs will in the gardens so in need of March 8, 4 to 8:30 p.m.; Thursday start on Monday, March 6. All attention. In the house, haunted and Friday, March 9 and 10, 10 class registrations must be done by the memories of all the loss its a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, online through Community Pass walls have seen, Mary meets her March 11, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and are for Cranford residents cousin, Colin. Together, they More than 10,000 adult and only. journey into the garden and ulti- children’s books will be available, Details of classes are listed in mately bring healing, happiness, as well as CDs, DVDs and recorded the brochure that was mailed to and love to the house and all in it. books. Prices range from 25 cents all Cranford residents, as well as Cast in the Cranford High School to $2, except for a few specially- on the website cranford.com/rec. marked items. Saturday is Bag Interested persons also may find DeSales Univ. Tells Day, during which shoppers may new classes not listed in the bro- fill a bag with books for just $8. chure on the Recreation and Parks Fall Dean's List The library is located at 224 Department’s Facebook page CENTER VALLEY, P.A. – The Walnut Avenue. The entrance to found at facebook.com/ following students made the the sale is through the side door, Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader CranfordRecreationAndParks. Dean's List for the Fall 2016 se- just off the main parking lot. The AND WE HAVE LIFT OFF...A man enjoys the unseasonably warm February Anyone with questions or seek- mester at DeSales University: sale is wheelchair-accessible. weather on Presidents’ Day weekend by flying a drone at Nomahegan Park in ing additional information is in- Austin Colish of Garwood. Proceeds will benefit the library. Cranford on Saturday. vited to call (908) 709-7283. LEADER/TIMES SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Are you enjoying the quality content you’re reading in the pages of this fine newspaper? 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